Bioinformatically detectable group of novel regulatory genes and uses thereof

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a first group of novel genes, here identified as genomic address messenger or GAM genes, and a second group of novel operon-like genes, here identified as genomic record or GR genes. GAM genes selectively inhibit translation of known ‘target’ genes, many of which are known to be involved in various diseases. Nucleic acid molecules are provided respectively encoding 200 GAM genes, and 1096 GR genes, as are vectors and probes both comprising the nucleic acid molecules, and methods and systems for detecting GAM and GR genes and specific functions and utilities thereof, for detecting expression of GAM and GR genes, and for selectively enhancing and selectively inhibiting translation of the respective target genes thereof.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Continuation Statement

This application is a continuation in part of U.S. Provisional PatentApplication Ser. No. 60/468,251, filed 7 May 2003, entitled“Bioinformatically Detectable Group of Novel Regulatory Genes and UsesThereof”, and is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No.10/604,985, filed 29 Aug. 2003, entitled “Bioinformatically DetectableGroup of Novel Regulatory Genes and Uses Thereof”, and is a continuationin part of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 10/345,201,filed 16 Jan. 2003, entitled “Bioinformatically Detectable Group ofNovel Regulatory Genes and Uses Thereof”, and is a continuation in partof U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/293,338, filed 14 Nov. 2002,entitled “Bioinformatically Detectable Group of Novel Regulatory Genesand Uses Thereof”, and is a continuation in part of U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 10/310,914, filed 6 Dec. 2002, entitled“Bioinformatically Detectable Group of Novel Regulatory Genes and UsesThereof”, and is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser.No. 10/321,503, filed 18 Dec. 2002, entitled “BioinformaticallyDetectable Group of Novel Regulatory Genes and Uses Thereof”, and is acontinuation in part of U.S. patent application filed 29 Aug. 2003,entitled “Bioinformatically Detectable Group of Novel Regulatory Genesand Uses of Thereof”, and is a continuation in part of U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 10/604,926, filed 27 Aug. 2003, entitled“Bioinformatically Detectable Group of Novel Regulatory Genes and UsesThereof”, and is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application,filed 28 Aug. 2003, entitled “Bioinformatically Detectable Group ofNovel Regulatory Genes and Uses Thereof”, and is a continuation in partof U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/604,726, filed 13 Aug. 2003,entitled “Bioinformatically Detectable Group of Novel Regulatory Genesand Uses Thereof”, and is a continuation in part of U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 10/604,727, filed 13 Aug. 2003, entitled“Bioinformatically Detectable Group of Novel Regulatory Genes and UsesThereof”, the disclosures of which applications are all herebyincorporated by reference and claims priority therefrom.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEQUENCE LISTING, LARGE TABLES AND COMPUTER PROGRAMLISTING

Sequence listing attached to the present invention. The Sequence listingcomprising 20,189 genomic sequences, and is contained in a file namedSEQ_LIST.EXE (2991KB).

Large tables relating to genomic sequences are stored in 5 text files,each comprising a respective one of the following table files: TABLE1.TXT (18KB); TABLE2. TXT (102KB); TABLE3. TXT (16KB); TABLE4. TXT(13855KB) and TABLE5. TXT (9467KB).

LENGTHY TABLES The patent contains a lengthy table section. A copy ofthe table is available in electronic form from the USPTO web site(http://seqdata.uspto.gov/?pageRequest=docDetail&DocID=US08163896B1). Anelectronic copy of the table will also be available from the USPTO uponrequest and payment of the fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.19(b)(3).

Computer program listing of a computer program constructed and operativein accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention isenclosed on an electronic medium in computer readable form, and ishereby incorporated by reference. The computer program listing iscontained in 7 text files, the name and sizes of which are as follows:AUXILARY_FILES. TXT (117K); BINDING_SITE_SCORING. TXT (17K);EDIT_DISTANCE. TXT (144K); FIRST-K. TXT (96K); HAIRPIN_PREDICTIO. TXT(47K); TWO_PHASED_PREDICTOR. TXT (74K);and TWO-PHASED-SIDE-SELECTOR. TXT(4K).

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a group of bioinformatically detectablenovel genes, here identified as Genomic Address Messenger or GAM genes,which are believed to be related to the micro RNA (miRNA) group ofgenes.

DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART

MIR genes are regulatory genes encoding MicroRNA's (miRNA), short ˜22 ntnon-coding RNA's, found in a wide range of species, believed to functionas specific gene translation repressors, sometimes involved incell-differentiation. Some 110 human MIR genes have been detected bylaboratory means. Over the past 6 months, the need for computerizeddetection of MIR genes has been recognized, and several informaticdetection engines have been reported (Lim, 2003; Grad, 2003; Lai, 2003).Collectively these informatic detection engines found 38 more human MIRgenes which were later confirmed in zebrafish, 14 human MIR genes whichwere confirmed in human, and 55 postulated human MIR genes which couldnot be confirmed by laboratory (Lim, 2003). Extensive efforts toidentify novel MIR genes using conventional biological detectiontechniques such as massive cloning and sequencing efforts, and severalbioinformatic detection attempts, have led leading researchers in thefield to the conclusion that the total number of human MIR genes isbetween 200 to 255 (Lau, 2003; Lim 2003 Science; Lim, 2003 Genes Dev).Recent studies postulate that the number of MIR genes may be higher(Grad, 2003; Krichevsky, 2003).

The ability to detect novel MIR genes is limited by the methodologiesused to detect such genes. All MIR genes identified so far eitherpresent a visibly discernable whole body phenotype, as do Lin-4 andLet-7 (Wightman, 1993; Reinhart, 2000), or produce sufficient quantitiesof RNA so as to be detected by the standard molecular biologicaltechniques.

Initial studies reporting MIR genes (Bartel, 2001; Tuschl, 2001)discovered 93 MIR genes in several species, by sequencing a limitednumber of clones (300 by Bartel and 100 by Tuschl) of small segments(i.e. size fractionated) RNA. MiRNA encoded by MIR genes detected inthese studies therefore, represent the more prevalent among the miRNAgene family, and can not be much rarer than 1% of all small ˜20 nt-longRNA segments.

Current methodology has therefore been unable to detect micro RNA genes(MIR genes) which either do not present a visually discernable wholebody phenotype, or are rare (e.g. rarer than 0.1% of all sizefractionated ˜20 nt-long RNA segments expressed in the tissuesexamined), and therefore do not produce significant enough quantities ofRNA so as to be detected by standard biological techniques.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a novel group of regulatory,non-protein coding genes, which are functional in specificallyinhibiting translation of target proteins. Each gene in this novel groupof genes, here identified as GAM or Genomic Address Messengers,specifically inhibits translation of one of more other ‘target’ genes bymeans of complementary hybridization of a segment of the RNA transcriptencoded by GAM, to an inhibitor site located in an untranslated region(UTR) of the mRNA of the one or more ‘target’ genes.

In various preferred embodiments, the present invention seeks to provideimproved method and system for specific modulation of expression ofspecific known ‘target’ genes involved in significant human diseases,and improved method and system for detection of expression of novelgenes of the present invention, which modulate these target genes.

Accordingly, the invention provides several substantially pure DNAs(e.g., genomic DNA, cDNA or synthetic DNA) each encoding a novel gene ofthe GAM group of gene, vectors comprising the DNAs, probes comprisingthe DNAs, a method and system for selectively modulating translation ofknown ‘target’ genes utilizing the vectors, and a method and system fordetecting expression of known ‘target’ genes utilizing the probe.

By “substantially pure DNA” is meant DNA that is free of the geneswhich, in the naturally-occurring genome of the organism from which theDNA of the invention is derived, flank the genes discovered and isolatedby the present invention. The term therefore includes, for example, arecombinant DNA which is incorporated into a vector, into anautonomously replicating plasmid or virus, or into the genomic DNA of aprokaryote or eukaryote at a site other than its natural site; or whichexists as a separate molecule (e.g., a cDNA or a genomic or cDNAfragment produced by PCR or restriction endonuclease digestion)independent of other sequences. It also includes a recombinant DNA whichis part of a hybrid gene encoding additional polypeptide sequence.

“Inhibiting translation” is defined as the ability to prevent synthesisof a specific protein encoded by a respective gene, by means ofinhibiting the translation of the mRNA of this gene. “Translationinhibitor site” is defined as the minimal DNA sequence sufficient toinhibit translation.

There is thus provided in accordance with a preferred embodiment of thepresent invention a bioinformatically detectable novel gene encodingsubstantially pure DNA wherein RNA encoded by the bioinformaticallydetectable novel gene is about 18 to about 24 nucleotides in length, andoriginates from an RNA precursor, which RNA precursor is about 50 toabout 120 nucleotides in length, a nucleotide sequence of a first halfof the RNA precursor is a partial or accurate inversed reversed sequenceof a nucleotide sequence of a second half thereof, a nucleotide sequenceof the RNA encoded by the novel gene is a partial or accurate inversedreversed sequence of a nucleotide sequence of a binding site associatedwith at least one target gene, the novel gene cannot be detected byeither of the following: a visually discernable whole body phenotype,and detection of 99.9% of RNA species shorter than 25 nucleotidesexpressed in a tissue sample, and a function of the novel gene isbioinformatically deducible.

There is still further provided in accordance with another preferredembodiment of the present invention a bioinformatically detectable novelgene encoding substantially pure DNA wherein RNA encoded by thebioninformatically detectable novel gene includes a plurality of RNAsections, each of the RNA sections being about 50 to about 120nucleotides in length, and including an RNA segment, which RNA segmentis about 18 to about 24 nucleotides in length, a nucleotide sequence ofa first half of each of the RNA sections encoded by the novel gene is apartial or accurate inversed reversed sequence of nucleotide sequence ofa second half thereof, a nucleotide sequence of each of the RNA segmentsencoded by the novel gene is a partial or accurate inversed reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of a binding site associated with atleast one target gene, and a function of the novel gene isbioinformatically deducible from the following data elements: thenucleotide sequence of the RNA encoded by the novel gene, a nucleotidesequence of the at least one target gene, and function of the at leastone target gene.

There is additionally provided in accordance with another preferredembodiment of the present invention a bioinformatically detectable novelgene encoding substantially pure DNA wherein RNA encoded by thebioinformatically detectable novel gene is about 18 to about 24nucleotides in length, and originates from an RNA precursor, which RNAprecursor is about 50 to about 120 nucleotides in length, a nucleotidesequence of a first half of the RNA precursor is a partial or accurateinversed reversed sequence of a nucleotide sequence of a second halfthereof, a nucleotide sequence of the RNA encoded by the novel gene is apartial or accurate inversed reversed sequence of a nucleotide sequenceof a binding site associated with at least one target gene, a functionof the novel gene is modulation of expression of the at least one targetgene, and the at least one target gene does not encode a protein.

There is moreover provided in accordance with another preferredembodiment of the present invention a bioinformatically detectable novelgene encoding substantially pure DNA wherein the bioinformaticallydetectable novel gene does not encode a protein, RNA encoded by thebioinformatically detectable novel gene is maternally transferred by acell to at least one daughter cell of the cell, a function of the novelgene includes modulation of a cell type of the daughter cell, and themodulation is bioinformatically deducible.

There is further provided in accordance with another preferredembodiment of the present invention a bioinformatically detectable novelgene encoding substantially pure DNA wherein the bioinformaticallydetectable novel gene does not encode a protein, a function of the novelgene is promotion of expression of the at lease one target gene, and theat least one target gene is bioinformatically deducible.

Still further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention the function of the novel gene is bioinformatically deduciblefrom the following data elements: the nucleotide sequence of the RNAencoded by the bioinformatically detectable novel gene, a nucleotidesequence of the at least one target gene, and a function of the at leastone target gene.

Additionally in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention the RNA encoded by the novel gene complementarily binds thebinding site associated with the at least one target gene, therebymodulating expression of the at least one target gene.

Moreover in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention the binding site associated with at least one target gene islocated in an untranslated region of RNA encoded by the at least onetarget gene.

Further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention the function of the novel gene is selective inhibition oftranslation of the at least one target gene, which selective inhibitionincludes complementary hybridization of the RNA encoded by the novelgene to the binding site.

Still further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention, the present invention includes a vector including the DNA.

Additionally in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention, the present invention includes a method of selectivelyinhibiting translation of at least one gene, including introducing thevector into a cell.

Moreover in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention the introducing includes utilizing RNAi pathway.

Further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention, the present invention includes a gene expression inhibitionsystem including: the vector and a vector inserter, functional to insertthe vector of claim 10 into a cell, thereby selectively inhibitingtranslation of at least one gene.

Still further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention, the present invention includes a probe including the DNA.

Additionally in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention, the present invention includes a method of selectivelydetecting expression of at least one gene, including using the probe.

Moreover in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention, the present invention includes a gene expression detectionsystem including: the probe, and a gene expression detector functionalto selectively detect expression of at least one gene.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a simplified diagram illustrating the genomic differentiationenigma that the present invention addresses;

FIGS. 2, 3 and 4 are schematic diagrams which when taken togetherprovide an analogy that illustrates a conceptual model of the presentinvention, addressing the genomic differentiation enigma;

FIGS. 5A and 5B are schematic diagrams, which when taken togetherillustrate a ‘genomic records’ concept of the conceptual model of thepresent invention, addressing the genomic differentiation enigma;

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a ‘genomically programmedcell differentiation’ concept of the conceptual model of the presentinvention, addressing the genomic differentiation enigma;

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating a ‘genomically programmedcell-specific protein expression modulation’ concept of the conceptualmodel of the present invention, addressing the genomic differentiationenigma;

FIG. 8 is a simplified diagram illustrating a mode by which genes of anovel group of genes of the present invention, modulate expression ofknown target genes;

FIG. 9 is a simplified block diagram illustrating a bioinformatic genedetection system capable of detecting genes of the novel group of genesof the present invention, which system is constructed and operative inaccordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is a simplified flowchart illustrating operation of a mechanismfor training of a computer system to recognize the novel genes of thepresent invention, which mechanism is constructed and operative inaccordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11A is a simplified block diagram of a non-coding genomic sequencedetector constructed and operative in accordance with a preferredembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11B is a simplified flowchart illustrating operation of anon-coding genomic sequence detector constructed and operative inaccordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 12A is a simplified block diagram of a hairpin detector constructedand operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 12B is a simplified flowchart illustrating operation of a hairpindetector constructed and operative in accordance with a preferredembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 13A is a simplified block diagram of a dicer-cut location detectorconstructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment ofthe present invention;

FIG. 13B is a simplified flowchart illustrating training of a dicer-cutlocation detector constructed and operative in accordance with apreferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 13C is a simplified flowchart illustrating operation of a dicer-cutlocation detector constructed and operative in accordance with apreferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 14A is a simplified block diagram of a target-gene binding-sitedetector constructed and operative in accordance with a preferredembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 14B is a simplified flowchart illustrating operation of atarget-gene binding-site detector constructed and operative inaccordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 15 is a simplified flowchart illustrating operation of a function &utility analyzer constructed and operative in accordance with apreferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 16 is a simplified diagram describing a novel bioinformaticallydetected group of regulatory genes, referred to here as Genomic Record(GR) genes, each of which encodes an ‘operon-like’ cluster of novelmiRNA-like genes, which in turn modulate expression of one or moretarget genes;

FIG. 17 is a simplified diagram illustrating a mode by which genes of anovel group of operon-like genes of the present invention, modulateexpression of other such genes, in a cascading manner;

FIG. 18 is a block diagram illustrating an overview of a methodology forfinding novel genes and novel operon-like genes of the presentinvention, and their respective functions;

FIG. 19 is a block diagram illustrating different utilities of novelgenes and novel operon-like genes, both of the present invention;

FIGS. 20A and 20B are simplified diagrams, which when taken togetherillustrate a mode of gene therapy applicable to novel genes of thepresent invention;

FIG. 21 is a table summarizing laboratory validation results whichvalidate efficacy of a bioinformatic gene detection system constructedand operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 22 is a picture of laboratory results validating the expression of35 novel genes detected by a bioinformatic gene detection engineconstructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment ofthe present invention, thereby validating the efficacy of the genedetection engine of the present invention;

FIG. 23A is a schematic representation of an “operon like” cluster ofnovel gene hairpin sequences detected bioinformatically by abioinformatic gene detection engine constructed and operative inaccordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, andnon-GAM hairpin useful as negative controls thereto;

FIG. 23B is a schematic representation of secondary folding of hairpinsof the operon-like cluster of FIG. 23A. The hairpins shown are asfollows: N2 (SEQ ID NO: 20190), N3 (SEQ ID NO: 20191), MIR23 (SEQ ID NO:20192), GAM22 (SEQ ID NO: 20193), GAM116 (SEQ ID NO: 20194), N4 (SEQ IDNO: 20195), N0 (SEQ ID NO: 20196), N6 (SEQ ID NO: 20197), MIR24 ((SEQ IDNO: 20198), N7 (SEQ ID NO: 20199), and N116 (SEQ ID NO: 20216);

FIG. 23C is a picture of laboratory results demonstrating expression ofnovel genes of FIGS. 23A and 23B, and lack of expression of the negativecontrols, thereby validating efficacy of bioinformatic detection of GAMgenes and GR genes of the present invention, by a bioinformatic genedetection engine constructed and operative in accordance with apreferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 24A is an annotated sequence of EST72223 (SEQ ID NO: 20200)comprising known miRNA gene MIR98 and novel gene GAM25, both detected bythe gene detection system of the present invention; and FIGS. 24B, 24Cand 24D are pictures of laboratory results demonstrating laboratoryconfirmation of expression of known gene MIR98 and of novelbioinformatically detected gene GAM25 respectively, both of FIG. 24A,thus validating the bioinformatic gene detection system of the presentinvention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEQUENCES

A Sequence Listing of genomic sequences of the present inventiondesignated SEQ ID:1 through SEQ ID:20189 is attached to thisapplication. The genomic listing comprises the following nucleotidesequences:Genomic sequences designated SEQ ID:1 through SEQ ID:200 arenucleotide sequences of 200 gene precursors of respective novel genes ofthe present invention;Genomic sequences designated SEQ ID:201 throughSEQ ID:400 are nucleotide sequences of 199 genes of the presentinvention; and Genomic sequences designated SEQ ID:401 through SEQID:20189 are nucleotide sequences of 19789 target gene binding sites.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Reference is now made to FIG. 1 which is a simplified diagram providinga conceptual explanation of a genomic differentiation enigma, which thepresent invention addresses.

FIG. 1 depicts different cell types in an organism, such as CARTILAGECELL, LIVER CELL, FIBROBLAST CELL and BONE CELL all containing identicalDNA, and deriving from the initial FERTILIZED EGG CELL, and yet each ofthese cells expressing different proteins, and hence acquiring differentshape and function.

The present invention proposes that the inevitable conclusion from thisconstraint is, however, strikingly simple: the coding system used mustbe modular. It must comprise multiple modules, or records, one for eachcell-type, and a mechanism whereby each cell at its inception isinstructed which record to open, and behaves according to instructionsin that record.

This modular code concept is somewhat difficult to grasp, since we arestrongly habituated to viewing things from an external viewpoint. Anarchitect, for example, looks at a blueprint of a building, whichdetails exactly where each element (block, window, door, electricalswitch, etc.) is to be placed relative to all other elements, and theninstructs builders to place these elements in their designated places.This is an external viewpoint: the architect is external to theblueprint, which itself is external to the physical building, and itsdifferent elements. The architect may therefore act as an “externalorganizing agent”: seeing the full picture and the relationships betweenall elements, and being able to instruct from the outside where to placeeach of them.

Genomics differentiation coding evidently works differently, without anysuch external organizing agent: It comprises only one smart block (thefirst cell), which is the architect and the blueprint, and whichcontinuously duplicates itself, somehow knowing when to manifest itselfas a block and when as a window, door, or electrical switch.

Reference is now made to FIGS. 2 through 4 which are schematic diagramswhich when taken together provide an analogy that illustrates aconceptual model of the present invention, addressing the genomicdifferentiation enigma.

Reference is now made to FIG. 2A. Imagine a very talented chef, capableof preparing any meal provided he is given specific written cookinginstructions. This chef is equipped with two items: (a) a thick recipebook, and (b) a small note with a number scribbled on it. The bookcomprises multiple pages, each page detailing how to prepare a specificmeal. The small note indicates the page to be opened, and therefore themeal to be prepared. The chef looks at the page-number written on thenote, opens the recipe book at the appropriate page, and prepares themeal according to the written instructions on this page. As an example,FIG. 2A depicts a CHEF holding a note with the number 12 written on it,he opens the book on page 12, and since that page contains the recipefor preparing BREAD, the CHEF prepares a loaf of BREAD.

Reference is now made to FIG. 2B, which depicts two identical chefs,CHEF A and CHEF B, holding an identical recipe book. Despite theiridentity, and the identity of their recipe book, since CHEF A holds anote numbered 12, and therefore opens the book on page 12 and preparesBREAD, whereas CHEF B holds a note numbered 34 and therefore opens thebook on page 34 and prepares a PIE.

Reference is now made to FIG. 3. Imagine the chef of the analogy is alsocapable of duplicating himself once he has finished preparing thespecified meal. The format of the book is such that at the bottom ofeach page, two numbers are written. When he has finished preparing themeal specified on that page, the chef is trained to do the following:(i) divide himself into two identical duplicate chefs, (ii) duplicatethe recipe book and hand a copy to each of his duplicate chefs, and(iii) write down the two numbers found at the bottom of the page of themeal he prepared, on two small notes, handing one note to each of histwo duplicate chefs.

Each of the two resulting duplicate chefs are now equipped with the samebook, and have the same talent to prepare any meal, but since each ofthem received a different note, they will now prepare different meals.

FIG. 3 depicts CHEF A holding a recipe book and receiving a notenumbered 12. CHEF A therefore opens the book on page 12 and preparesBREAD. When he is finished making bread, CHEF A performs the followingactions: (i) divides himself into two duplicate chefs, designated CHEF Band CHEF C, (ii) duplicates his recipe book handing a copy to each ofCHEF B and CHEF C, (iii) writes down the numbers found at the bottom ofpage 12, numbers 34 and 57, on two notes, handing note numbered 34 toCHEF B and note numbered 57 to CHEF C.

Accordingly, CHEF B receives a note numbered 34 and therefore opens therecipe book on page 34 and prepares PIE, whereas CHEF C receives a notenumbered 57 and therefore opens the book on page 57 and thereforeprepares RICE.

It is appreciated that while CHEF A, CHEF B & CHEF C are identical andhold identical recipe books, they each prepare a different meal. It isalso appreciated that the meals prepared by CHEF B and CHEF C aredetermined CHEF A, and are mediated by the differently numbered notespassed on from CHEF A to CHEF B and CHEF C.

It is further appreciated that the mechanism illustrated by FIG. 3enables an unlimited lineage of chefs to divide into duplicate,identical chefs and to determine the meals those duplicate chefs wouldprepare. For example, having been directed to page 34, when CHEF Bdivides into duplicate chefs (not shown), he will instruct its twoduplicate chefs to prepare meals specified on pages 14 and 93respectively, according to the numbers at the bottom of page 34 to whichhe was directed. Similarly, CHEF C will instruct its duplicate chefs toprepare meals specified on pages 21 and 46 respectively, etc.

Reference is now made to FIG. 4. Imagine that the cooking instructionson each page of the recipe book are written in shorthand format: Themain meal-page to which the chef was directed by the scribbled note,merely contains a list of numbers which direct him to multiplesuccessive pages, each specifying how to prepare an ingredient of thatmeal.

As an example, FIG. 4 depicts CHEF A of FIGS. 2 and 3, holding a recipebook and a note numbered 12. Accordingly, CHEF A opens the recipe bookon page 12, which details the instructions for preparing BREAD. However,the “instructions” on making BREAD found on page 12 comprise only of 3numbers, 18, 7 and 83, which “refer” CHEF A to pages detailingpreparation of the ingredients of BREAD FLOUR, MILK and SALT,respectively.

As illustrated in FIG. 4, turning from the main “meal page” (e.g. 12) torespective “ingredients pages” (e.g. pages 18, 7 & 83) is mediated byscribbled notes with the page-numbers written on them. In this analogy,the scribbled notes are required for seeking the target pages to beturned to both when turning to main “meal pages” (e.g. page 12), as wellas when turning to “ingredient pages” (e.g. pages 18, 7 & 83).

The chef in the given analogy, schematically depicted in FIGS. 2 through4, represents a cell; the thick recipe book represents the DNA;preparing a meal in the given analogy represents the cell manifestingitself as a specific cell-type; and ingredients of a meal representproteins expressed by that cell-type. Like the chef equipped with thethick recipe book in the given analogy, all cells in an organism containthe same DNA and are therefore each potentially capable of manifestingitself as any cell-type, expressing proteins typical of that cell type.

Reference is now made to FIGS. 5A and 5B which are schematic diagrams,which when taken together illustrate a “genomic records” concept of theconceptual model of the present invention, addressing the genomicdifferentiation enigma.

The Genomic Records concept asserts that the DNA (the thick recipe bookin the illustration) comprises a very large number of Genomic Records(analogous to pages in the recipe book), each containing theinstructions for differentiation of a different cell-type, ordevelopmental process. Each Genomic Record is headed by a very shortgenomic sequence which functions as a “Genomic Address” of that GenomicRecord (analogous to the page number in the recipe book). At itsinception, in addition to the DNA, each cell also receives a short RNAsegment (the scribbled note in the illustration). This short RNA segmentbinds complementarily to a “Genomic Address” sequence of one of theGenomic Records, thereby activating that Genomic Record, and accordinglydetermining the cell's-fate (analogous to opening the book on the pagecorresponding to the number on the scribbled note, thereby determiningthe meal to be prepared).

Reference is now made to FIG. 5A. FIG. 5A illustrates a CELL whichcomprises a GENOME. The GENOME comprises a plurality of GENOMIC RECORDS,each of which correlates to a specific cell type (for clarity only 6sample genomic records are shown). Each genomic record comprises genomicinstructions on differentiation into a specific cell-type, as furtherelaborated below with reference to FIG. 7. At cell inception, the CELLreceives a maternal short RNA segment, which activates one of theGENOMIC RECORDS, causing the cell to differentiate according to theinstructions comprised in that genomic record. As an example, FIG. 5Aillustrates reception of a maternal short RNA segment designated A″ andoutlined by a broken line, which activates the FIBRO genomic record,causing the cell to differentiate into a FIBROBLAST CELL.

Reference is now made to FIG. 5B, which is a simplified schematicdiagram, illustrating cellular differentiation mediated by the “GenomicRecords” concept. FIG. 5B depicts 2 cells in an organism, designatedCELL A and CELL B, each having a GENOME. It is appreciated that sinceCELL A and CELL B are cells in the same organism, the GENOME of CELL Ais identical to that of CELL B. Despite having an identical GENOME, CELLA differentiates differently from CELL B, due to activation of differentgenomic records in these two cells. In CELL A the FIBRO GENOMIC RECORDis activated, causing CELL A to differentiate into a FIBROBLAST CELL,whereas in CELL B the BONE GENOMIC RECORD is activated, causing the CELLB to differentiate into a BONE CELL. The cause for activation ofdifferent genomic records in these two cells is the different maternalshort RNA which they both received: CELL A received a maternal short RNAsegment designated A″ which activated genomic record FIBRO, whereas CELLB received a maternal short RNA segment designated B″ which activatedgenomic record BONE.

Reference is now made to FIG. 6 which is a schematic diagramillustrating a “genomically programmed cell differentiation” concept ofthe conceptual model of the present invention, addressing the genomicdifferentiation enigma.

A cell designated CELL A divides into 2 cells designated CELL B and CELLC. CELL A, CELL B and CELL C each comprise a GENOME, which GENOMEcomprises a plurality of GENOMIC RECORDS. It is appreciated that sinceCELL A, CELL B and CELL C are cells in the same organism, the GENOME ofthese cells, and the GENOMIC RECORDS comprised therein, are identical.

As described above with reference to FIG. 5B, at its inception, CELL Areceives a maternal short RNA segment, designated A″ and marked by abroken line, which activates the FIBRO genomic record, thereby causingCELL A to differentiate into a FIBROBLAST CELL. However, FIG. 6 showsfurther details of the genomic records: each cell genomic record alsocomprises two short genomic sequences, referred to here as Daughter CellGenomic Addresses. Blocks designated B and C are Daughter Cell GenomicAddresses of the FIBRO Genomic Record. At cell division, each parentcell transcribes two short RNA segments, corresponding to the twoDaughter Cell Genomic Addresses of the Genomic Record of that parentcell, and transfers one to each of its two daughter cells. CELL A ofFIG. 6 transcribes and transfers to its two respective daughter cells,two short RNA segments, outlined by a broken line and designated B″ andC″, corresponding to daughter cell genomic addresses designated B and Ccomprised in the FIBRO genomic record.

CELL B therefore receives the above mentioned maternal short RNA segmentdesignated B″, which binds complementarily to genomic address designatedB of genomic record BONE, thereby activating this genomic record, whichin turn causes CELL B to differentiate into a BONE CELL. Similarly, CELLC receives the above mentioned maternal short RNA segment designated C″,which binds complementarily to genomic address designated C of genomicrecord CARTIL., thereby activating this genomic record, which in turncauses CELL C to differentiate into a CARTILAGE CELL.

It is appreciated that the mechanism illustrated by FIG. 6 enables anunlimited lineage of cells to divide into daughter cells containing thesame DNA, and to determine the cell-fate of these daughter cells. Forexample, when CELL B and CELL C divide into their respective daughtercells (not shown), they will transfer short RNA segments designated D″ &E″, and F″ & G″ respectively, to their respective daughter cells. Thecell fate of each of these daughter cells would be determined by theidentity of the maternal short RNA segment they receive, which woulddetermine the genomic record activated.

Reference is now made to FIG. 7 which is a schematic diagramillustrating a “genomically programmed cell-specific protein expressionmodulation” concept of the conceptual model of the present invention,addressing the genomic differentiation enigma.

Cell A receives a maternal short RNA segment designated A″, whichactivates a genomic record designated FIBRO, by anti-sense binding to abinding site “header” of this genomic record, designated A. Genomicrecord FIBRO encodes 3 short RNA segments, designated 1, 2 and 4respectively, which modulate expression of target genes designatedGENE1, GENE2 and GENE4 respectively. Modulation of expression of thesegenes results in CELL A differentiating into a FIBROBLAST CELL.

Reference is now made to FIG. 8, which is a simplified diagramdescribing each of a plurality of novel bioinformatically detected genesof the present invention, referred to here as Genomic Address Messenger(GAM) genes, which modulates expression of respective target genesthereof, the function and utility of which target genes is known in theart.

GAM is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM is detected isdescribed hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM GENE and GAM TARGET GENE are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM GENE encodes a GAM PRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, andunlike most ordinary genes, GAM PRECURSOR RNA does not encode a protein.GAM PRECURSOR RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA,which has a two-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in theart, this ‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes,and is due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half ofthe RNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurately or partially inversedreversed sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.By inversed reversed is meant a sequence which is reversed and whereineach nucleotide is replaced by a complementary nucleotide, as is wellknown in the art (e.g. ATGGC is the reverse complementary sequence ofGCCAT).

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM FOLDEDPRECURSOR RNA into GAM RNA, a single stranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment.As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of a hairpin structured RNA precursorproduct into a short ˜22 nt RNA segment is catalyzed by an enzymecomplex comprising an enzyme called Dicer together with other necessaryproteins.

TARGET GENE encodes a corresponding messenger RNA, GAM TARGET RNA. GAMTARGET RNA comprises three regions, as is typical of mRNA of a proteincoding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a protein coding region and a 3′untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEIN CODING and 3′UTRrespectively.

GAM RNA binds complementarily to one or more target binding siteslocated in untranslated regions of GAM TARGET RNA. This complementarybinding is due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM RNA is apartial or accurate inversed reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM TARGET RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly, these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM RNA to target binding sites on GAMTARGET RNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITEIII, inhibits translation of GAM TARGET RNA into GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAMTARGET PROTEIN is therefore outlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM TARGET GENE in fact represents a plurality ofGAM target genes. The mRNA of each one of this plurality of GAM targetgenes comprises one or more target binding sites, each having anucleotide sequence which is at least partly complementary to GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM GENE on one or more TARGETGENE, is in fact common to other known miRNA genes, as is well known inthe art.

Nucleotide sequences of each of a plurality of GAM GENEs described byFIG. 8 and their respective genomic source and chromosomal location arefurther described hereinbelow with reference to Table 1, herebyincorporated by reference.

Nucleotide sequences of GAM PRECURSOR RNA, and a schematicrepresentation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM FOLDED PRECURSORRNA, of each of a plurality of GAM GENEs described by FIG. 8 are furtherdescribed hereinbelow with reference to Table 2, hereby incorporated byreference.

Nucleotide sequences of a ‘diced’ GAM RNA of each of a plurality of GAMGENEs described by FIG. 8 are further described hereinbelow withreference to Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

Nucleotide sequences of target binding sites, such as BINDING SITE-I,BINDING SITE-II and BINDING SITE-III of FIG. 8, found on GAM TARGET RNA,of each of a plurality of GAM GENEs described by FIG. 8, and schematicrepresentation of the complementarity of each of these target bindingsites to each of a plurality of GAM RNA described by FIG. 8 aredescribed hereinbelow with reference to Table 4, hereby incorporated byreference.

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofeach of a plurality of GAM GENEs described by FIG. 8 correlate with, andmay be deduced from, the identity of the TARGET GENEs that each of saidplurality of GAM GENEs binds and inhibits, and the function of each ofsaid TARGET GENEs, as elaborated hereinbelow. Studies establishing knownfunctions of each of a plurality of TARGET GENEs of GAM GENEs of FIG. 8,and correlation of said each of a plurality of TARGET GENEs to knowndiseases are listed in Table 5, and are hereby incorporated byreference.

The present invention discloses a novel group of genes, the GAM genes,belonging to the miRNA genes group, and for which a specificcomplementary binding has been determined.

Reference is now made to FIG. 9 which is a simplified block diagramillustrating a bioinformatic gene detection system capable of detectinggenes of the novel group of genes of the present invention, which systemis constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodimentof the present invention.

A centerpiece of the present invention is a bioinformatic gene detectionengine 100, which is a preferred implementation of a mechanism capableof bioinformatically detecting genes of the novel group of genes of thepresent invention.

The function of the bioinformatic gene detection engine 100 is asfollows: it receives three types of input, expressed RNA data 102,sequenced DNA data 104, and protein function data 106, performs acomplex process of analysis of this data as elaborated below, and basedon this analysis produces output of a bioinformatically detected groupof novel genes designated 108.

Expressed RNA data 102 comprises published expressed sequence tags (EST)data, published mRNA data, as well as other sources of published RNAdata. Sequenced DNA data 104 comprises alphanumeric data describingsequenced genomic data, which preferably includes annotation data suchas location of known protein coding regions relative to the sequenceddata. Protein function data 106 comprises scientific publicationsreporting studies which elucidated physiological function knownproteins, and their connection, involvement and possible utility intreatment and diagnosis of various diseases. Expressed RNA data 102 andsequenced DNA data 104 may preferably be obtained from data published bythe National Center for Bioinformatics (NCBI) at the National Instituteof Health (NIH) (Jenuth, 2000), as well as from various other publisheddata sources. Protein function data 106 may preferably be obtained fromany one of numerous relevant published data sources, such as the OnlineMendelian Inherited Disease In Man (OMIM(TM)) database developed by JohnHopkins University, and also published by NCBI (2000).

Prior to actual detection of bioinformatically detected novel genes 108by the bioinformatic gene detection engine 100, a process ofbioinformatic gene detection engine training & validation designated 110takes place. This process uses the known miRNA genes as a training set(some 200 such genes have been found to date using biological laboratorymeans), to train the bioinformatic gene detection engine 100 tobioinformatically recognize miRNA-like genes, and their respectivepotential target binding sites. Bioinformatic gene detection enginetraining & validation 110 is further described hereinbelow withreference to FIG. 10.

The bioinformatic gene detection engine 100 comprises several moduleswhich are preferably activated sequentially, and are described asfollows:

A non-coding genomic sequence detector 112 operative tobioinformatically detect non-protein coding genomic sequences. Thenon-coding genomic sequence detector 112 is further described hereinbelow with reference to FIGS. 11A and 11B.

A hairpin detector 114 operative to bioinformatically detect genomic‘hairpin-shaped’ sequences, similar to GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR of FIG. 8.The hairpin detector 114 is further described herein below withreference to FIGS. 12A and 12B.

A dicer-cut location detector 116 operative to bioinformatically detectthe location on a hairpin shaped sequence which is enzymatically cut byDICER COMPLEX of FIG. 8. The dicer-cut location detector 116 is furtherdescribed herein below with reference to FIG. 13A.

A target-gene binding-site detector 118 operative to bioinformaticallydetect target genes having binding sites, the nucleotide sequence ofwhich is partially complementary to that of a given genomic sequence,such as a sequence cut by DICER COMPLEX of FIG. 8. The target-genebinding-site detector 118 is further described hereinbelow withreference to FIGS. 14A and 14B.

A function & utility analyzer 120 operative to analyze function andutility of target genes, in order to identify target genes which have asignificant clinical function and utility. The function & utilityanalyzer 120 is further described hereinbelow with reference to FIG. 15.

Hardware implementation of the bioinformatic gene detection engine 100is important, since significant computing power is preferably requiredin order to perform the computation of bioinformatic gene detectionengine 100 in reasonable time and cost. For example, it is estimatedthat a using a powerful 8-processor server (e.g. DELL POWEREDGE (TM)8450, 8 XEON (TM) 550 MHz processors, 8 GB RAM), over 6 years (!) ofcomputing time are required to detect all MIR genes in the human ESTdata, together with their respective binding sites. Various computerhardware and software configurations may be utilized in order to addressthis computation challenge, as is known in the art. A preferredembodiment of the present invention may preferably comprise a hardwareconfiguration, comprising a cluster of one hundred PCs (PENTIUM (TM) IV,1.7 GHz, with 40 GB storage each), connected by Ethernet to 12 servers(2-CPU, XEON (TM) 1.2-2.2 GHz, with ˜200 GB storage each), combined withan 8-processor server (8-CPU, Xeon 550 Mhz w/ 8 GB RAM) connected via 2HBA fiber-channels to an EMC CLARIION (TM) 100-disks, 3.6 Terabytestorage device. A preferred embodiment of the present invention may alsopreferably comprise a software configuration which utilizes a commercialdatabase software program, such as MICROSOFT (TM) SQL Server 2000. Usingsuch preferred hardware and software configuration, may reduce computingtime required to detect all MIR genes in the human EST data, and theirrespective binding sites, from 6 years to 45 days. It is appreciatedthat the above mentioned hardware configuration is not meant to belimiting, and is given as an illustration only. The present inventionmay be implemented in a wide variety of hardware and softwareconfigurations.

The present invention discloses 200 novel genes of the GAM group ofgenes, which have been detected bioinformatically, as describedhereinbelow with reference to Table 1 through Table 4, and 1096 novelgenes of the GR group of genes, which have been detectedbioinformatically. Laboratory confirmation of 50 bioinformaticallypredicted genes of the GAM group of genes, and several bioinformaticallypredicted genes of the GR group of genes, is described hereinbelow withreference to FIGS. 21 through 24D.

Reference is now made to FIG. 10 which is a simplified flowchartillustrating operation of a mechanism for training a computer system torecognize the novel genes of the present invention. This mechanism is apreferred implementation of the bioinformatic gene detection enginetraining & validation 110 described hereinabove with reference to FIG.9.

BIOINFORMATIC GENE DETECTION ENGINE TRAINING & VALIDATION 110 of FIG. 9begins by training the bioinformatic gene detection engine to recognizeknown miRNA genes, as designated by numeral 122. This training stepcomprises HAIRPIN DETECTOR TRAINING & VALIDATION 124, further describedhereinbelow with reference to FIG. 12A, DICER-CUT LOCATION DETECTORTRAINING & VALIDATION 126, further described hereinbelow with referenceto FIGS. 13A and 13B, and TARGET-GENE BINDING-SITE DETECTOR TRAINING &VALIDATION 128, further described hereinbelow with reference to FIG.14A.

Next, the BIOINFORMATIC GENE DETECTION ENGINE 100 is used tobioinformatically detect sample novel genes, as designated by numeral130. Examples of sample novel genes thus detected are describedhereinbelow with reference to FIGS. 21 through 24D. Finally, wet labexperiments are preferably conducted in order to validate expression andpreferably function of the sample novel genes detected by theBIOINFORMATIC GENE DETECTION ENGINE 100 in the previous step. An exampleof wet-lab validation of the above mentioned sample novel genebioinformatically detected by the system is described hereinbelow withreference to FIG. 22

Reference is now made to FIG. 11B which is a simplified flowchartillustrating a preferred operation of the NON-CODING GENOMIC SEQUENCEDETECTOR 112 of FIG. 9. Detection of NON-PROTEIN CODING GENOMICSEQUENCES 136, generally preferably progresses in one of the followingtwo paths:

A first path for detecting NON-PROTEIN CODING GENOMIC SEQUENCES 136begins by receiving a plurality of known RNA sequences, such as ESTdata. Each RNA sequence is first compared to all known protein-codingsequences, in order to select only those RNA sequences which arenon-protein coding, i.e. intergenic or intronic. This can preferably beperformed by sequence comparison of the RNA sequence to known proteincoding sequences, using one of many alignment algorithms known in theart, such as BLAST. This sequence comparison to the DNA preferably alsoprovides the localization of the RNA sequence on the DNA.

Alternatively, selection of non-protein coding RNA sequences and theirlocalization to the DNA can be performed by using publicly available ESTclusters data and genomic mapping databases, such as UNIGENE databasepublished by NCBI or TIGR database, in order map expressed RNA sequencesto DNA sequences encoding them, to find the right orientation of ESTsequences, and to exclude ESTs which map to protein coding DNA regions,as is well known in the art. Public databases, such as TIGR, may also beused to map an EST to a cluster of ESTs, assumed to be expressed as onepiece, and is known in the art as Tentative Human Consensus. Publiclyavailable genome annotation databases, such as NCBI's GENBANK, may alsobe used to deduce expressed intronic sequences.

Optionally, an attempt may be made to “expand” the non-protein RNAsequences thus found, by searching for transcription start and endsignals, upstream and downstream of location of the RNA on the DNArespectively, as is well known in the art.

A second path for detecting non-protein coding genomic sequences startsby receiving DNA sequences. The DNA sequences are parsed into nonprotein coding sequences, based on published DNA annotation data, byextracting those DNA sequences which are between known protein codingsequences. Next, transcription start and end signals are sought. If suchsignals are found, and depending on their “strength”, probable expressednon-protein coding genomic sequences are yielded. Such approach isespecially useful for identifying novel GAM genes which are found inproximity to other known miRNA genes, or other wet-lab validated GAMgenes. Since, as described hereinbelow with reference to FIG. 16, GAMgenes are frequently found in clusters, therefore sequences near a knownmiRNA are more likely to contain novel GAM genes. Optionally, sequenceorthology, i.e. sequences conservation in an evolutionary relatedspecies, may be used to select genomic sequences having higherprobability of containing expressed novel GAM genes.

Reference is now made to FIG. 12A which is a simplified block diagram ofa preferred implementation of the HAIRPIN DETECTOR 114 describedhereinabove with reference to FIG. 9.

The goal of the HAIRPIN DETECTOR 114 is to detect “hairpin” shapedgenomic sequences, similar to those of known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to FIG. 8, a “hairpin” genomic sequencerefers to a genomic sequence which “folds onto itself” forming a hairpinlike shape, due to the fact that nucleotide sequence of the first halfof the nucleotide sequence is an accurate or partial complementarysequence of the nucleotide sequence of its second half.

The HAIRPIN DETECTOR 114 of FIG. 9 receives as input a plurality ofNON-PROTEIN CODING GENOMIC SEQUENCES 136 of FIG. 11A. After a phase ofHAIRPIN DETECTOR TRAINING & VALIDATION 124 of FIG. 10, the HAIRPINDETECTOR 114 is operative to detect and output “hairpin shaped”sequences, which are found in the input NON-PROTEIN CODING GENOMICSEQUENCES 138. The hairpin shaped sequences detected by the HAIRPINDETECTOR 114 are designated HAIRPINS ON GENOMIC SEQUENCES 138. Preferredoperation of the HAIRPIN DETECTOR 114 is described hereinbelow withreference to FIG. 12B.

The phase of HAIRPIN DETECTOR TRAINING & VALIDATION 124 is an iterativeprocess of applying the HAIRPIN DETECTOR 114 to known hairpin shapedmiRNA genes, calibrating the HAIRPIN DETECTOR 114 such that itidentifies the training set of known hairpins, as well as sequenceswhich are similar thereto. In a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention, THE HAIRPIN DETECTOR TRAINING & VALIDATION 124 trains andvalidates each of the steps of operation of the HAIRPIN DETECTOR 114,which steps are described hereinbelow with reference to FIG. 12B.

The hairpin detector training and validation 124 preferably uses twosets of data: a training set of known miRNA genes, such as 440 miRNAgenes of H. sapiens, M. musculus, C. elegans, C. Brigssae and D.Melanogaster, annotated in RFAM database (Griffiths-Jones 2003), and alarge “background set” of hairpins found in expressed non-protein codinggenomic sequences, such as a set of 21,985 hairpins found in TentativeHuman Concensus (THC) sequences in TIGR database. The “background set”is expected to comprise some valid, previously undetected miRNAhairpins, and many hairpins which are not miRNA hairpins.

In order to validate the performance of the HAIRPIN DETECTOR 114, avalidation method is preferably used, which validation method is avariation on the k-fold cross validation method (Mitchell, 1997). Thispreferred validation method is devised to better cope with the nature ofthe training set, which includes large families of similareven identicalmiRNAs. The training set is preferably first divided into clusters ofmiRNAs such that any two miRNAs that belong to different clusters havean Edit Distance score (see Algorithms and Strings, Dan Gusfield,Cambridge University Press, 1997) of at least D=3, i.e. they differ byat least 3 editingNext, the group of clusters is preferably divided intok sets. Then standard k-fold cross validation is preferably performed onthis group of clusters, preferably using k=5, such that the members ofeach cluster are all in the training set or in the test set. It isappreciated that without the prior clustering, standard cross validationmethods results in much higher performance of the predictors due to theredundancy of training examples, within the genome of a species andacross genomes of different species.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, using theabovementioned validation method, the efficacy of the HAIRPIN DETECTOR114 is indeed validated: for example, when a similarity threshold ischosen such that 90% of the published miRNA-precursor hairpins aresuccessfully predicted, only 7.6% of the 21,985 background hairpins arepredicted to be miRNA-precursors, some of which may indeed be previouslyunknown miRNA precursors.

Reference is now made to FIG. 12B which is a simplified flowchartillustrating a preferred operation of the HAIRPIN DETECTOR 114 of FIG.9.

A hairpin structure is a secondary structure, resulting from thenucleotide sequence pattern: the nucleotide sequence of the first halfof the hairpin is a partial or accurate inversed reversed sequence ofthe nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof. Variousmethodologies are known in the art for prediction of secondary andtertiary hairpin structures, based on given nucleotide sequences.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the HAIRPIN DETECTOR114 initially calculates possible secondary structure folding patternsof a given one of the non-protein coding genomic sequences 136 and therespective energy of each of these possible secondary folding patterns,preferably using a secondary structure folding algorithm based onfree-energy minimization, such as the MFOLD algorithm (Mathews et al.,1999), as is well known in the art.

Next, the HAIRPIN DETECTOR 114 analyzes the results of the secondarystructure folding, in order to determine the presence, and location ofhairpin folding structures. A secondary structure folding algorithm,such as MFOLD algorithm, typically provides as output a listing of thebase-pairing of the folded shape, i.e. a listing of each pair ofconnected nucleotides in the sequence. The goal of this second step isto asses this base-pairing listing, in order to determine if itdescribes a hairpin type bonding pattern. Preferably, each of thesequences that is determined to describe a hairpin structure is foldedseparately in order to determine its exact folding pattern andfree-energy.

The HAIRPIN DETECTOR 114 then assess those hairpin structures found bythe previous step, comparing them to hairpins of known miRNA genes,using various characteristic hairpin features such as length of thehairpin and of its loop, free-energy and thermodynamic stability, amountand type of mismatched nucleotides, existence of sequencerepeat-elements. Only hairpins that bear statistically significantresemblance to the training set of known miRNA hairpins, according tothe abovementioned parameters are accepted.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, similarity to thetraining set of known miRNA hairpins is determined using a “similarityscore” which is calculated using a weighted sum of terms, where eachterm is a function of one of the abovementioned hairpin features, andthe parameters of each function are learned from the set of knownhairpins, as described hereinabove with reference to hairpin detectortraining & validation 124. The weight of each term in the similarityscore is optimized so as to achieve maximal separation between thedistribution of similarity scores of hairpins which have been validatedas miRNA-precursor hairpins, and the distribution of similarity scoresof hairpins detected in the “background set” mentioned hereinabove withreference to FIG. 12B, many of which are expected not to bemiRNA-precursor hairpins.

In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, theabovementioned DETERMINE IF SIMILAR TO KNOWN HAIRPIN-GENES step may maypreferably be split into two stages. The first stage is a permissivefilter that implements a simplified scoring method, based on a subset ofthe hairpin features described hereinabove, such as minimal length andmaximal free energy. The second stage is more stringent, and a fullcalculation of the weighted sum of terms described hereinabove isperformed. This second stage may preferably be performed only on thesubset of hairpins that survived prior filtering stages of thehairpin-detector 114.

Lastly, the HAIRPIN DETECTOR 114 attempts to select those hairpinstructures which are as thermodynamically stable as the hairpins ofknown miRNA genes. This may preferably be achieved in various manners. Apreferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes the followingmethodology preferably comprising three logical steps:

First, the HAIRPIN DETECTOR 114 attempts to group potential hairpinsinto “families” of closely related hairpins. As is known in the art, afree-energy calculation algorithm, typically provides multiple“versions” each describing a different possible secondary structurefolding pattern for the given genomic sequence, and the free energy ofsuch possible folding. The HAIRPIN DETECTOR 114 therefore preferablyassesses all hairpins found in each of the “versions”, grouping hairpinswhich appear in different versions, but which share near identicallocations into a common “family” of hairpins. For example, all hairpinsin different versions, the center of which hairpins is within 7nucleotides of each other may preferably be grouped to a single“family”. Hairpins may also be grouped to a single “family” if thesequences of one or more hairpins are identical to, or are subsequencesof, the sequence of another hairpin.

Next, hairpin “families” are assessed, in order to select only thosefamilies which represent hairpins that are as stable as those of knownmiRNA hairpins. Preferably only families which are represented in amajority of the secondary structure folding versions, such as at leastin 65% or 80% or 100% of the secondary structure folding versions, areconsidered stable.

Finally, an attempt is made to select the most suitable hairpin fromeach selected family. For example, a hairpin which appears in moreversions than other hairpins, and in versions the free-energy of whichis lower, may be preferred.

In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, hairpins withhomology to other species, and clusters of thermodynamically stablehairpin are further favored.

Reference is now made to FIG. 13A which is a simplified block diagram ofa preferred implementation of the DICER-CUT LOCATION DETECTOR 116described hereinabove with reference to FIG. 9.

The goal of the DICER-CUT LOCATION DETECTOR 116 is to detect thelocation in which DICER COMPLEX of FIG. 8, comprising the enzyme Dicer,would “dice” the given hairpin sequence, similar to GAM FOLDED PRECURSORRNA, yielding GAM RNA both of FIG. 8.

The DICER-CUT LOCATION DETECTOR 116 of FIG. 9 therefore receives asinput a plurality of HAIRPINS ON GENOMIC SEQUENCES 138 of FIG. 12A,which were calculated by the previous step, and after a phase ofDICER-CUT LOCATION DETECTOR TRAINING & VALIDATION 126, is operative todetect a respective plurality of DICER-CUT SEQUENCES FROM HAIRPINS 140,one for each hairpin.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the DICER-CUTLOCATION DETECTOR 116 preferably uses standard machine learningtechniques such as K nearest-neighbors, Bayesian networks and SupportVector Machines (SVM), trained on known dicer-cut locations of knownmiRNA genes in order to predict dicer-cut locations of novel GAM genes.TheDICER-CUT LOCATION DETECTOR TRAINING & VALIDATION 126 is furtherdescribed hereinbelow with reference to FIG. 13B.

Reference is now made to FIG. 13B which is a simplified flowchartillustrating a preferred implementation of DICER-CUT LOCATION DETECTORTRAINING & VALIDATION 126 of FIG. 10.

The general goal of the DICER-CUT LOCATION DETECTOR TRAINING &VALIDATION 126 is to analyze known hairpin shaped miRNA-precursors andtheir respective dicer-cut miRNA, in order to determine a common patternto the dicer-cut location of known miRNA genes. Once such a commonpattern is deduced, it may preferably be used by the DICER-CUT LOCATIONDETECTOR 116, in detecting the predicted DICER-CUT SEQUENCES FROMHAIRPINS 140, from the respective HAIRPINS ON GENOMIC SEQUENCES 138, allof FIG. 13A.

First, the dicer-cut location of all known miRNA genes is obtained andstudied, so as to train the DICER-CUT LOCATION DETECTOR 116: for each ofthe known miRNA, the location of the miRNA relative to itshairpin-shaped miRNA-precursor is noted.

The 5″ and 3′ ends of the dicer-cut location of each of the known miRNAgenes is represented relative to the respective miRNA precursor hairpin,as well as to the nucleotides in each location along the hairpin.Frequency and identity of nucleotides and of nucleotide-pairing, andposition of nucleotides and nucleotide pairing relative to the dicer-cutlocation in the known miRNA precursor hairpins is analyzed and modeled.In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, features learnedfrom published miRNAs include: distance from hairpin's loop, nucleotidecontent, positional distribution of nucleotides andmismatched-nucleotides, and symmetry of mismatched-nucleotides.

Different techniques are well known in the art of machine learning foranalysis of existing pattern from a given “training set” of examples,which techniques are then capable, to a certain degree, to detectsimilar patterns in other, previously unseen examples. Such machinelearning techniques include, but are not limited to neural networks,Bayesian networks, Support Vector Machines (SVM), Genetic Algorithms,Markovian modeling, Maximum Liklyhood modeling, Nearest Neighboralgorithms, Decision trees and other techniques, as is well known in theart.

The DICER-CUT LOCATION DETECTOR 116 preferably uses such standardmachine learning techniques to predict either the 5″ end or both the 5″and 3″ ends of the miRNA excised, or “diced” by the Dicer enzyme fromthe miRNA hairpin shaped precursor, based on known pairs ofmiRNA-precursors and their respective resulting miRNAs. The nucleotidesequences of 440 published miRNA and their corresponding hairpinprecursors are preferably used for training and evaluation of thedicer-cut location detector module. AAmir-964985515 the set of 440published miRs has all precursors. Also, we do no longer split into twodisjoint sets, but use k-fold cross validation.

Using the abovementioned training set, machine learning predictors, suchas a Support Vector Machine (SVM) predictor, are implemented, whichpredictors test every possible nucleotide on a hairpin as a candidatefor being the 5″ end or the 3″ end of a miRNA. Other machine learningpredictors include predictors based on Nearest Neighbor, Bayesianmodeling, and K-nearest-neighbor algorithms. The training set of thepublished miRNA precursor sequences is preferably used for trainingmultiple separate classifiers or predictors, each of which produces amodel for the 5″ or 3″ end of a miRNA relative to its hairpin precursor.The models take into account various miRNA properties such as thedistance of the respective (3″ or 5″) end of the miRNA from thehairpin's loop, the nucleotides at its vicinity and the local “bulge”(i.e. base-pair mismatch) structure.

Performance of the resulting predictors, evaluated on the abovementionedvalidation set of 440 published miRNAs using k-fold cross validation(Mitchell, 1997) with k=3, is found to be as follows: in 70% of knownmiRNAs 5′-end location is correctly determined by an SVM predictorwithin up to 2 nucleotides; a Nearest Neighbor (EDIT DISTANCE) predictorachieves 53% accuracy (233/440); a Two-Phased predictor that usesBaysian modeling (TWO PHASED) achieves 79% accuracy (348/440), when onlythe first phase is used, and 63% (277/440) when both phases are used; aK-nearest-neighbor predictor (FIRST-K) achieves 61% accuracy (268/440).The accuracies of all predictors are considerably higher on top scoringsubsets of published miRNA.

Finally, in order to validate the efficacy and accuracy of the dicer-cutlocation detector 116, a sample of novel genes detected thereby ispreferably selected, and validated by wet lab. Laboratory resultsvalidating the efficacy of the dicer-cut location detector 116 aredescribed hereinbelow with reference to FIGS. 21 through 24D.

Reference is now made to FIG. 13C which is a simplified flowchartillustrating operation of DICER-CUT LOCATION DETECTOR 116 of FIG. 9,constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment ofthe present invention.

The DICER CUT LOCATION DETECTOR 116 is a machine learning computerprogram module, which is trained on recognizing dicer-cut location ofknown miRNA genes, and based on this training, is operable to detectdicer cut location of novel GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA. In a preferredembodiment of the present invention, the dicer-cut location modulepreferably utilizes machine learning algorithms, such as Support VectorMachine (SVM), Bayesian modeling, Nearest Neighbors, andK-nearest-neighbor, as is well known in the art.

When assessing a novel GAM precursor, all 19-24 nucleotide long segmentscomprised in the GAM precursor are initially considered as “potentialGAMs”, since the dicer-cut location is initially unknown.

For each such potential GAM, its 5″ end, or its 5″ and 3′ ends arescored by two or more recognition classifiers or predictors.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the DICER-CUTLOCATION DETECTOR 116 preferably uses a Support Vector Machine predictortrained on features such as distance from hairpin's loop, nucleotidecontent, positional distribution of nucleotides andmismatched-nucleotides, and symmetry of mismatched-nucleotides.

In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the DICER-CUTLOCATION DETECTOR 116 preferably uses an “EDIT DISTANCE” predictor,which seeks sequences that are similar to those of published miRNAs,utilizing the Nearest Neighbor algorithm, where the similarity metricbetween two sequences is a variant of the edit distance algorithm(Algorithms and Strings, Dan Gusfield, Cambridge University Press,1997). This predictor is based on the observation that miRNAs tend toform clusters (Dostie, 2003), the members of which show marked sequencesimilarity to each other.

In yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention, theDICER-CUT LOCATION DETECTOR 116 preferably uses a “TWO PHASED”predictor, which predicts the dicer-cut location in two distinct phases:(a) selecting the double-stranded segment of the hairpin comprising themiRNA by naïve Bayesian modeling (Mitchell, 1997), and (b) detectingwhich strand contains the miRNA by either naïve or by K-nearest-neighbormodeling. The latter is a variant of the ‘FIRST-K’ predictor describedherein below, with parameters optimized for this specific task. The ‘TWOPHASED’ predictor may be operated in two modes: either utilizing onlythe first phase and thereby producing two alternative dicer-cut locationpredictions, or utilizing both phases and thereby producing only onefinal dicer-cut location.

In still another preferred embodiment of the present invention, theDICER-CUT LOCATION DETECTOR 116 preferably uses a “FIRST-K” predictor,which utilizes the K-nearest-neighbor algorithm. The similarity metricbetween any two sequences is 1-E/L, where L is a parameter, preferably8-10 and E is the edit distance between the two sequences, taking intoaccount only the first L nucleotides of each sequence. If theK-nearest-neighbor scores of two or more locations on the hairpin arenot significantly different, these locations are further ranked by aBayesian model, similar to the one described hereinabove.

Scores of two or more of the abovementioned classifiers or predictorsare integrated, yielding an integrated score for each “potential GAM”.As an example, FIG. 13C illustrates integration of scores from twoclassifiers, a 3″ end recognition classifier and a 5″ end recognitionclassifier, the scores of which are integrated to yield an integratedscore. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, INTEGRATEDSCORE of 13C preferably implements a “best-of-breed” approach, acceptingonly “potential GAMs” that score highly on one of the above mentioned“EDIT DISTANCE”, or “TWO-PHASED” predictors. In this context, “highscores” means scores which have been demonstrated to have low falsepositive value when scoring known miRNAs.

The INTEGRATED SCORE is then evaluated as follows: (a) the “potentialGAM” having the highest score is taken to be the most probable GAM, and(b) if the integrated score of this “potential GAM” is higher than apre-defined threshold, then the potential GAM is accepted as thePREDICTED GAM.

Reference is now made to FIG. 14A which is a simplified block diagram ofa preferred implementation of the TARGET-GENE BINDING-SITE DETECTOR 118described hereinabove with reference to FIG. 9. The goal of theTARGET-GENE BINDING-SITE DETECTOR 118 is to detect a BINDING SITE ofFIG. 8, including binding sites located in untranslated regions of theRNA of a known gene, the nucleotide sequence of which BINDING SITE is apartial or accurate inversed reversed sequence to that of a GAM RNA ofFIG. 8, thereby determining that the above mentioned known gene is atarget gene of GAM of FIG. 8.

The TARGET-GENE BINDING-SITE DETECTOR 118 of FIG. 9 therefore receivesas input a plurality of DICER-CUT SEQUENCES FROM HAIRPINS 140 of FIG.13A which were calculated by the previous step, and a plurality ofPOTENTIAL TARGET GENE SEQUENCES 142 which derive from SEQUENCED DNA DATA104 of FIG. 9, and after a phase of TARGET-GENE BINDING-SITE DETECTORTRAINING & VALIDATION 128 is operative to detect a plurality ofPOTENTIAL NOVEL TARGET-GENES HAVING BINDING SITE/S 144 the nucleotidesequence of which is a partial or accurate inversed reversed sequence tothat of each of the plurality of DICER-CUT SEQUENCES FROM HAIRPINS 140.Preferred operation of the TARGET-GENE BINDING-SITE DETECTOR 118 isfurther described hereinbelow with reference to FIG. 14B.

Reference is now made to FIG. 14B which is a simplified flowchartillustrating a preferred operation of the target-gene binding-sitedetector 118 of FIG. 9.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the target-genebinding-site detector 118 first uses a sequence comparison algorithmsuch as BLAST in order to compare the nucleotide sequence of each of theplurality of dicer-cut sequences from hairpins 140, to the potentialtarget gene sequences 142, such a untranslated regions of known mRNAs,in order to find crude potential matches. Alternatively, the sequencecomparison may preferably be performed using a sequence match searchtool that is essentially a variant of the EDIT DISTANCE algorithmdescribed hereinabove with reference to FIG. 13C, and the NearestNeighbor algorithm (Mitchell, 1997).

Results of the sequence comparison, performed by BLAST or otheralgorithms such as EDIT DISTANCE, are then filtered, preferablyutilizing BLAST or EDIT DISTANCE score, to results which are similar tothose of known binding sites (e.g. binding sites of miRNA genes Lin-4and Let-7 to target genes Lin-14, Lin-41, Lin 28 etc.). Next the bindingsite is expanded, checking if nucleotide sequenced immediately adjacentto the binding site found by the sequence comparison algorithm (e.g.BLAST or EDIT DISTANCE), may improve the match. Suitable binding sites,then are computed for free-energy and spatial structure. The results areanalyzed, accepting only those binding sites, which have free-energy andspatial structure similar to that of known binding sites. Since knownbinding sites of known miRNA genes frequently have multiple adjacentbinding sites on the same target RNA, accordingly binding sites whichare clustered are strongly preferred. Binding sites found inevolutionarily conserved sequences may preferably also be preferred.

For each candidate binding site a score, Binding Site PredictionAccuracy, is calculated which estimates their similarity of its bindingto that of known binding sites. This score is based on GAM binding sitefolding features including, but not limited to the free-energy, thetotal number and distribution of base pairs, the total number anddistribution of unpaired nucleotides.

In another preferred embodiment of the present invention binding sitesare searched by a reversed process: sequences of K (preferably 22)nucleotides of the untranslated regions of the target gene are assessedas potential binding sites. A sequence comparison algorithm, such asBLAST or EDIT DISTANCE, is then used to search for partially oraccurately complementary sequences elsewhere in the genome, whichcomplementary sequences are found in known miRNA genes orcomputationally predicted GAM genes. Only complementary sequences, thecomplementarity of which withstands the spatial structure and freeenergy analysis requirements described above are accepted. Clusteredbinding sites are strongly favored, as are potential binding sites andpotential GAM genes which occur in evolutionarily conserved genomicsequences.

Target binding sites, identified by the TARGET-GENE BINDING-SITEDETECTOR 118, are divided into 3 groups: a) comprises binding sites thatare exactly complementary to the predicted GAM. b) and c) comprisebinding sites that are not exactly complementary to the predicted GAM:b) has binding sites with 0.9 < Binding Site Prediction Accuracy <=1 andc) has binding sites with 0.8 < Binding Site Prediction Accuracy <=0.9.The average number of mismatching nucleotides in the alignment ofpredicted GAM and target binding site is smallest in category a andlargest in category c.

In a preferred embodiment of the current invention a ranking of GAM totarget gene binding is performed by calculating a score, Mir TargetAccuracy. This score is the dominant group identifier of all bindingsites of a specific GAM to a specific target gene UTR, where ‘a’dominates ‘b’ and ‘b’ dominates ‘c’.

In yet another preferred embodiment of the current invention a rankingof GAM to target gene binding is performed directly from the set ofBinding Site Prediction Accuracies corresponding to all the bindingsites of a specific GAM to a specific target gene UTR. This set ofscores is sorted in descending order. The final score is a weighted sumof these scores where the weights are exponentially decreasing as afunction of the rank.

Reference is now made to FIG. 15 which is a simplified flowchartillustrating a preferred operation of the function & utility analyzer120 described hereinabove with reference to FIG. 9. The goal of thefunction & utility analyzer 120 is to determine if a potential targetgene is in fact a valid clinically useful target gene. Since a potentialnovel GAM gene binding a binding site in the UTR of a target gene isunderstood to inhibit expression of that target gene, and if that targetgene is shown to have a valid clinical utility, then in such a case itfollows that the potential novel gene itself also has a valid usefulfunction which is the opposite of that of the target gene.

The function & utility analyzer 120 preferably receives as input aplurality of potential novel target genes having binding-site/s 144,generated by the target-gene binding-site detector 118, both of FIG.14A. Each potential gene is evaluated as follows: First, the systemchecks to see if the function of the potential target gene isscientifically well established. Preferably, this can be achievedbioinformatically by searching various published data sources presentinginformation on known function of proteins. Many such data sources existand are published as is well known in the art. Next, for those targetgenes the function of which is scientifically known and is welldocumented, the system then checks if scientific research data existswhich links them to known diseases. For example, a preferred embodimentof the present invention utilizes the OMIM(TM) database published byNCBI, which summarizes research publications relating to genes whichhave been shown to be associated with diseases. Finally, the specificpossible utility of the target gene is evaluated. While this process toomay be facilitated by bioinformatic means, it might require manualevaluation of published scientific research regarding the target gene,in order to determine the utility of the target gene to the diagnosisand or treatment of specific disease. Only potential novel genes, thetarget-genes of which have passed all three examinations, are acceptedas novel genes.

Reference is now made to FIG. 16, which is a simplified diagramdescribing each of a plurality of novel bioinformatically detectedregulatory genes, referred to here as Genomic Record (GR) genes, whichencodes an ‘operon-like’ cluster of novel micro RNA-like genes, each ofwhich in turn modulates expression of at least one target gene, thefunction and utility of which at least one target gene is known in theart. GR GENE is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, nonprotein coding, RNA gene. The method by which GR GENE was detected isdescribed hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 9-18. GR GENE encodes GRPRECURSOR RNA, an RNA molecule, typically several hundred nucleotideslong. GR PRECURSOR RNA folds spatially, forming GR FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA.It is appreciated that GR FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA comprises a plurality ofwhat is known in the art as ‘hairpin’ structures. These ‘hairpin’structures are due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GRPRECURSOR RNA comprises a plurality of segments, the first half of eachsuch segment having a nucleotide sequence which is at least a partial oraccurate inversed reversed sequence of the second half thereof, as iswell known in the art. GR FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA is naturally processed bycellular enzymatic activity into separate GAM precursor RNAs, hereinschematically represented by GAM1 FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA through GAM3FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, each of which GAM precursor RNAs being a hairpinshaped RNA segment, corresponding to GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA of FIG. 8.The above mentioned GAM precursor RNAs are diced by DICER COMPLEX ofFIG. 8, yielding respective short RNA segments of about 22 nucleotidesin length, schematically represented by GAM1 RNA through GAM3 RNA, eachof which GAM RNAs corresponding to GAM RNA of FIG. 8. GAM1 RNA, GAM2 RNAand GAM3 RNA, each bind complementarily to binding sites located inuntranslated regions of respective target genes, designated GAM1-TARGETRNA, GAM2-TARGET RNA and GAM3-TARGET RNA, respectively, which targetbinding site corresponds to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. This binding inhibitstranslation of the respective target proteins designated GAM1-TARGETPROTEIN, GAM2-TARGET PROTEIN and GAM3-TARGET PROTEIN respectively. It isappreciated that specific functions, and accordingly utilities, of eachGR GENE of the present invention, correlates with, and may be deducedfrom, the identity of the target genes, which are inhibited by GAM RNAscomprised in the ‘operon-like’ cluster of said GR GENE, schematicallyrepresented by GAM1 TARGET PROTEIN through GAM3 TARGET PROTEIN.

The present invention discloses 1096 novel genes of the GR group ofgenes, which have been detected bioinformatically. Laboratoryconfirmation of 2 genes of the GR group of genes is describedhereinbelow with reference to FIGS. 23A through 24D.

In summary, the current invention discloses a very large number of novelGR genes, each of which encodes a plurality of GAM genes, which in turnmay modulate expression of a plurality of target proteins. It isappreciated therefore that the function of GR genes is in fact similarto that of the Genomic Records concept of the present inventionaddressing the differentiation enigma, described hereinabove withreference to FIG. 7.

Reference is now made to FIG. 17 which is a simplified diagramillustrating a mode by which genes of a novel group of operon-likegenes, described hereinabove with reference to FIG. 16 of the presentinvention, modulate expression of other such genes, in a cascadingmanner. GR1 GENE and GR2 GENE are two genes of the novel group ofoperon-like genes designated GR of FIG. 16. As is typical of genes ofthe GR group of genes, GR1 and GR2 each encode a long RNA precursor,which in turn folds into a folded RNA precursor comprising multiplehairpin shapes, and is cut into respective separate hairpin shaped RNAsegments, each of which RNA segments being diced to yield a gene of agroup of genes designated GAM of FIG. 8. In this manner GR1 yields GAM1RNA, GAM2 RNA and GAM3 RNA, and GR2 yields GAM4 RNA, GAM5 RNA and GAM6RNA. As FIG. 17 shows, GAM3 RNA, which derives from GR1, binds a bindingsite located adjacent to GR2 GENE, thus modulating expression of GR2,thereby invoking expression of GAM4 RNA, GAM5 RNA and GAM6 RNA whichderive from GR2. It is appreciated that the mode of modulation ofexpression presented by FIG. 17 enables an unlimited ‘cascading effect’in which a GR gene comprises multiple GAM genes, each of which maymodulate expression of other GR genes, each such GR gene comprisingadditional GAM genes, etc., whereby eventually certain GAM genesmodulate expression of target proteins. This mechanism is in accord withthe conceptual model of the present invention addressing thedifferentiation enigma, described hereinabove with specific reference toFIGS. 6 and 7.

Reference is now made to FIG. 18 which is a block diagram illustratingan overview of a methodology for finding novel genes and operon-likegenes of the present invention, and their respective functions.According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, themethodology to finding novel genes of the present invention and theirfunction comprises of the following major steps: First, genes of thenovel group of genes of the present invention, referred to here as GAMgenes, are located and their function elicited by detecting targetproteins they bind and the function of those target proteins, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 9 through 15. Next, genesof a novel group of operon-like genes of the present invention, referredto here as GR genes, are located, by locating clusters of proximallylocated GAM genes, based on the previous step. Consequently, thehierarchy of GR and GAM genes is elicited: binding sites fornon-protein-binding GAM genes comprised in each GR gene found are soughtadjacent to other GR genes. When found, such a binding site indicatesthat the connection between the GAM and the GR the expression of whichit modulates, and thus the hierarchy of the GR genes and the GAM genesthey comprise. Lastly, the function of GR genes and GAM genes which are‘high’ in the hierarchy, i.e. GAM genes which modulate expression ofother GR genes rather than directly modulating expression of targetproteins, may be deduced. A preferred approach is as follows: Thefunction of protein-modulating GAM genes is deducible from the proteinswhich they modulate, provided that the function of these target proteinsis known. The function of ‘higher’ GAM genes may be deduced by comparingthe function of protein-modulating GAM genes, with the hierarchicalrelationships by which the ‘higher’ GAM genes are connected to theprotein-modulating GAM genes. For example, given a group of severalprotein-modulating GAM genes, which collectively cause a proteinexpression pattern typical of a certain cell-type, then a ‘higher’ GAMgene is sought which modulates expression of GR genes which perhapsmodulate expression of other genes which eventually modulate expressionof the given group of protein-modulating GAM genes. The ‘higher’ GAMgene found in this manner is taken to be responsible for differentiationof that cell-type, as per the conceptual model of the inventiondescribed hereinabove with reference to FIG. 6.

Reference is now made to FIG. 19 which is a block diagram illustratingdifferent utilities of genes of the novel group of genes of the presentinvention referred to here as GAM genes and GR genes. The presentinvention discloses a first plurality of novel genes referred to here asGAM genes, and a second plurality of operon-like genes referred to hereas GR genes, each of the GR genes encoding a plurality of GAM genes. Thepresent invention further discloses a very large number of knowntarget-genes, which are bound by, and the expression of which ismodulated by each of the novel genes of the present invention. Publishedscientific data referenced by the present invention provides specific,substantial, and credible evidence that the above mentioned target genesmodulated by novel genes of the present invention, are associated withvarious diseases. Specific novel genes of the present invention, targetgenes thereof and diseases associated therewith, are describedhereinbelow with reference to Tables 1 through 7. It is thereforeappreciated that a function of GAM genes and GR genes of the presentinvention is modulation of expression of target genes related to knowndiseases, and that therefore utilities of novel genes of the presentinvention include diagnosis and treatment of the above mentioneddiseases. FIG. 19 describes various types of diagnostic and therapeuticutilities of novel genes of the present invention. A utility of novelgenes of the present invention is detection of GAM genes and of GRgenes. It is appreciated that since GAM genes and GR genes modulateexpression of disease related target genes, that detection of expressionof GAM genes in clinical scenarios associated with said diseases is aspecific, substantial and credible utility. Diagnosis of novel genes ofthe present invention may preferably be implemented by RNA expressiondetection techniques, including but not limited to biochips, as is wellknown in the art. Diagnosis of expression of genes of the presentinvention may be useful for research purposes, in order to furtherunderstand the connection between the novel genes of the presentinvention and the above mentioned related diseases, for diseasediagnosis and prevention purposes, and for monitoring disease progress.Another utility of novel genes of the present invention is anti-GAM genetherapy, a mode of therapy which allows up regulation of a diseaserelated target-gene of a novel GAM gene of the present invention, bylowering levels of the novel GAM gene which naturally inhibitsexpression of that target gene. This mode of therapy is particularlyuseful with respect to target genes which have been shown to beunder-expressed in association with a specific disease. Anti-GAM genetherapy is further discussed hereinbelow with reference to FIGS. 20A and20B. A further utility of novel genes of the present invention is GAMreplacement therapy, a mode of therapy which achieves down regulation ofa disease related target-gene of a novel GAM gene of the presentinvention, by raising levels of the GAM gene which naturally inhibitsexpression of that target gene. This mode of therapy is particularlyuseful with respect to target genes which have been shown to beover-expressed in association with a specific disease. GAM replacementtherapy involves introduction of supplementary GAM gene products into acell, or stimulation of a cell to produce excess GAM gene products. GAMreplacement therapy may preferably be achieved by transfecting cellswith an artificial DNA molecule encoding a GAM gene, which causes thecells to produce the GAM gene product, as is well known in the art. Yeta further utility of novel genes of the present invention is modifiedGAM therapy. Disease conditions are likely to exist, in which a mutationin a binding site of a GAM gene prevents natural GAM gene to effectivelybind inhibit a disease related target-gene, causing up regulation ofthat target gene, and thereby contributing to the disease pathology. Insuch conditions, a modified GAM gene is designed which effectively bindsthe mutated GAM binding site, i.e. is an effective anti-sense of themutated GAM binding site, and is introduced in disease effected cells.Modified GAM therapy is preferably achieved by transfecting cells withan artificial DNA molecule encoding the modified GAM gene, which causesthe cells to produce the modified GAM gene product, as is well known inthe art. An additional utility of novel genes of the present inventionis induced cellular differentiation therapy. As aspect of the presentinvention is finding genes which determine cellular differentiation, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to FIG. 18. Induced cellulardifferentiation therapy comprises transfection of cell with such GAMgenes thereby determining their differentiation as desired. It isappreciated that this approach may be widely applicable, inter alia as ameans for auto transplantation harvesting cells of one cell-type from apatient, modifying their differentiation as desired, and thentransplanting them back into the patient. It is further appreciated thatthis approach may also be utilized to modify cell differentiation invivo, by transfecting cells in a genetically diseased tissue with acell-differentiation determining GAM gene, thus stimulating these cellsto differentiate appropriately.

Reference is now made to FIGS. 20A and 20B, simplified diagrams whichwhen taken together illustrate anti-GAM gene therapy mentionedhereinabove with reference to FIG. 19. A utility of novel genes of thepresent invention is anti-GAM gene therapy, a mode of therapy whichallows up regulation of a disease related target-gene of a novel GAMgene of the present invention, by lowering levels of the novel GAM genewhich naturally inhibits expression of that target gene. FIG. 20A showsa normal GAM gene, inhibiting translation of a target gene of GAM gene,by binding to a BINDING SITE found in an untranslated region of GAMTARGET RNA, as described hereinabove with reference to FIG. 8.

FIG. 20B shows an example of anti-GAM gene therapy. ANTI-GAM RNA isshort artificial RNA molecule the sequence of which is an anti-sense ofGAM RNA. Anti-GAM treatment comprises transfecting diseased cells withANTI-GAM RNA, or with a DNA encoding thereof. The ANTI-GAM RNA binds thenatural GAM RNA, thereby preventing binding of natural GAM RNA to itsBINDING SITE. This prevents natural translation inhibition of GAM TARGETRNA by GAM RNA, thereby up regulating expression of GAM TARGET PROTEIN.

It is appreciated that anti-GAM gene therapy is particularly useful withrespect to target genes which have been shown to be under-expressed inassociation with a specific disease. Furthermore, anti-GAM therapy isparticularly useful, since it may be used in situations in whichtechnologies known in the art as RNAi and siRNA can not be utilized. Asin known in the art, RNAi and siRNA are technologies which offer meansfor artificially inhibiting expression of a target protein, byartificially designed short RNA segments which bind complementarily tomRNA of said target protein. However, RNAi and siRNA can not be used todirectly upregulate translation of target proteins.

Reference is now made to FIG. 21, which is a table summarizinglaboratory validation results that validate efficacy of thebioinformatic gene detection engine 100 of FIG. 9. In order to assessefficacy of the bioinformatic gene detection engine 100, novel genespredicted thereby are preferably divided into 4 DETECTION ACCURACYGROUPS (first column), designated A through D, ranking GAMS from themost probable GAMs to the least probable GAMs, using the scores ofHAIRPIN DETECTOR 114 and DICER-CUT LOCATION DETECTOR 116 as follows:

Group A: The score of the HAIRPIN-DETECTOR is above 0.7, the overallscore of the two-phased predictor is above 0.55, and the score of thesecond phase of the two-phased predictor is above 0.75. Group B: Thescore of the EDIT-DISTANCE predictor is equal or above 17. In bothgroups A and B one miRNA is predicted for each hairpin. Group C: Thescore of the HAIRPIN-DETECTOR is between 0.6 and 0.7, and the overallscore of the two-phased predictor is above 0.55. Group D: The score ofthe HAIRPIN-DETECTOR is between 0.3 and 0.6, and the overall score ofthe two-phased predictor is above 0.55. In both groups C and D, for eachhairpin both sides of the double stranded window are given as output,and are examined in the lab. The groups are mutually exclusive, i.e. ingroups A, C and D all hairpins score less than 17 in the EDIT-DISTANCEpredictor. It is appreciated that the division into groups is notexhaustive: 344 of the 440 published hairpins, and 4747 of the 8607novel GAMs, detected bioinformatically by bioinformatic gene detectionengine 100 of the present invention, belong to one of the groups.

Sample novel bioinformatically predicted genes, of each of these groupsare sent to the laboratory for validation (third column), and the number(fourth column) and percent (fifth column) of successful validation ofpredicted genes is noted for each of the groups, as well as overall(bottom line). The number of novel genes explicitly specified by presentinvention belonging to each of the four groups is noted (sixth column),as is the number of novel genes found in intergenic and intronic RNA(seventh and eighth columns). Expected positives (eighth column) isdeduced by multiplying the % success in the lab validation by the numberof novel GAMs detected in intronic and intergenic RNA databases.

It is appreciated that the bioinformatic gene detection engine 100 ofthe present invention detected 200 novel GAM genes, which fall into oneof these four detection accuracy groups, and that the bioinformaticprediction is substantiated by a group of 50 novel GAM genes validatedby laboratory means, out of 147 genes which were tested in the lab,resulting in validation of an overall 34% accuracy. The top groupdemonstrated 50% accuracy. Pictures of test-results of specific genes inthe abovementioned four groups, as well as the methodology used forvalidating the expression of predicted genes is elaborated hereinbelowwith reference to FIG. 22.

It is further appreciated that failure to detect a gene in the lab doesnot necessarily indicate a mistaken bioinformatic prediction. Rather, itmay be due to technical sensitivity limitation of the lab test, orbecause the gene is not expressed in the tissue examined, or at thedevelopment phase tested.

It is still further appreciated that in general these findings are inagreement with the expected bioinformatic accuracy, as describehereinabove with reference to FIG. 13B: assuming 80% accuracy of thehairpin detector 114 and 80% accuracy of the dicer-cut location detector116 and 80% accuracy of the lab validation, this would result in 50%overall accuracy of the genes validated in the lab.

It is further appreciated that up to date, 71 novel GAMs detected by thebioinformatic gene detection engine 100, were confirmed by laboratoryPCR-product Hybridization approach, as described hereinbelow withreference to FIG. 22. Furthermore, 22 novel GAMs out of the 71, werefurther confirmed by cloning and sequencing. Detailed references andlaboratory pictures of sample of these GAMs is given in FIG. 22.

Reference is now made to FIG. 22 which is a picture of laboratoryresults validating the expression of 35 novel genes detected by thebioinformatic gene detection engine 100, in the four detection accuracygroups A through D described hereinabove with reference to FIG. 21.

Each row in FIG. 22, designated A through D, correlates to acorresponding one of the four detection accuracy groups A-D, describedhereinabove with reference to FIG. 21. In each row, pictures of severalgenes validated by hybridization of PCR-product southern-blots, areprovided, each corresponding to a specific GAM gene, as elaboratedhereinbelow. These PCR-product hybridization pictures are designated 1through 5 in the A group, 1 through 12 in the B group, 1 through 9 inthe C group, and 1 through 4 in the D group. In each PCR hybridizationpicture, 2 lanes are seen: the test lane, designated “+” and the controllane, designated “-”. For convenience of viewing the results, allPCR-product hybridization pictures of FIG. 22 have been shrunk x4vertically. It is appreciated that for each of the tested genes, a clearhybridization band appears in the test (“+”) lane, but not in thecontrol (“-”) lane.

Specifically, FIG. 22 shows pictures of PCR-product hybridizationvalidation by southern-blot, the methodology of which is describedhereinbelow, to the following novel GAM genes:DETECTION ACCURACY GROUPA: (1) GAM8297; (2) GAM5346; (3) GAM281; (4) GAM8554; and (5) GAM2071.DETECTION ACCURACY GROUP B: (1) GAM7553; (2) GAM5385; (3) GAM5227; (4)GAM7809; (5) GAM1032; (6) GAM3431; (7) GAM7933; (8) GAM3298; (9) GAM116;(10) GAM3418 (later published by other researchers as MIR23); (11)GAM3499; (12) GAM3027; (13) GAM7080; (14) GAM895; and (15) GAM2608, (16)GAM20, and (17) GAM21DETECTION ACCURACY GROUP C: (1) GAM3770; (2)GAM1338; (3) GAM7957; (4) GAM391; (5) GAM 8678; (6) GAM2033; (7)GAM7776; (8) GAM8145.1; and (9) GAM 633DETECTION ACCURACY GROUP D: (1)GAM19; (2) GAM8358; (3) GAM3229; and (4) GAM7052.

In addition to the PCR detection, the following GAMs were confirmed bycloning and sequencing: GAM1338, GAM7809, GAM116, GAM3418 (laterpublished by other researchers as MIR23), GAM3499, GAM3027, GAM7080, andGAM21.

The PCR-product hybridization validation methodology used is brieflydescribed as follows. In order to validate the expression of predictednovel GAM genes, and assuming that these novel genes are probablyexpressed at low concentrations, a PCR product cloning approach was setup through the following strategy: two types of cDNA librariesdesignated “One tailed” and “Ligation” were prepared from frozen HeLaS100 extract (4c Biotech, Belgium) size fractionated RNA. Essentially,Total S100 RNA was prepared through an SDS Proteinase K incubationfollowed by an acid Phenol-Chloroform purification and Isopropanolprecipitation. Alternatively, total HeLa RNA was also used as startingmaterial for these libraries. Fractionation was done by loading up to500 μg per YM100 Amicon Microcon column (Millipore) followed by a 500 gcentrifugation for 40 minutes at 4° C. Flowthrough “YM100” RNAconsisting of about ¼ of the total RNA was used for library preparationor fractionated further by loading onto a YM30 Amicon Microcon column(Millipore) followed by a 13,500 g centrifugation for 25 minutes at 4°C. Flowthrough “YM30” was used for library preparation as is andconsists of less than 0.5% of total RNA. For the both the “ligation” andthe “One-tailed” libraries RNA was dephosphorylated and ligated to anRNA (lowercase)-DNA (UPPERCASE) hybrid 5″-phosphorylated, 3″ idT blocked3″-adapter (5″-P-uuuAACCGCATTCTC-idT-3″ (SEQ ID NO: 20201) Dharmacon #P-002045-01-05) (as elaborated in Elbashir et al 2001) resulting inligation only of RNase III type cleavage products. 3″-Ligated RNA wasexcised and purified from a half 6%, half 13% polyacrylamide gel toremove excess adapter with a Nanosep 0.2 μM centrifugal device (Pall)according to instructions, and precipitated with glycogen and 3 volumesof Ethanol. Pellet was resuspended in a minimal volume of water. For the“ligation” library a DNA (UPPERCASE)-RNA (lowercase) hybrid 5″-adapter(5″-TACTAATACGACTCACTaaa-3″ (SEQ ID NO: 20202) Dharmacon #P-002046-01-05) was ligated to the 3″-adapted RNA, reverse transcribedwith “EcoRI-RT”: (5″-GACTAGCTGGAATTCAAGGATGCGGTTAAA-3″(SEQ ID NO:20203)), PCR amplified with two external primers essentially as inElbashir et al 2001 except that primers were “EcoRI-RT” and “PstI Fwd”(5″-CAGCCAACGCTGCAGATACGACTCACTAAA-3″ (SEQ ID NO: 20204)). This PCRproduct was used as a template for a second round of PCR with onehemispecific and one external primer or with two hemispecific primers.

For the “One tailed” library the 3″-Adapted RNA was annealed to 20 pmolprimer “EcoRI RT” by heating to 70° C. and cooling 0.1° C./sec to 30° C.and then reverse transcribed with Superscript II RT (According toinstructions, Invitrogen) in a 20 μl volume for 10 alternating 5 minutecycles of 37° C. and 45° C. Subsequently, RNA was digested with 1 μl 2 MNaOH, 2 mM EDTA at 65° C. for 10 minutes. cDNA was loaded on apolyacrylamide gel, excised and gel-purified from excess primer as above(invisible, judged by primer run alongside) and resuspended in 13 μl ofwater. Purified cDNA was then oligo-dC tailed with 400 U of recombinantterminal transferase (Roche molecular biochemicals), 1 μl 100 μM dCTP, 1μl 15 mM CoCl2, and 4 μl reaction buffer, to a final volume of 20 μl for15 minutes at 37° C. Reaction was stopped with 2 μl 0.2 M EDTA and 15 μl3 M NaOAc pH 5.2. Volume was adjusted to 150 μl with water,Phenol:Bromochloropropane 10:1 extracted and subsequently precipitatedwith glycogen and 3 volumes of Ethanol. C-tailed cDNA was used as atemplate for PCR with the external primers ″T3-PstBsg(G/I)18″(5″-AATTAACCCTCACTAAAGGCTGCAGGTGCAGGIGGGIIGGGIIGGGIIGN-3″ (SEQ ID NO:20205) where I stands for Inosine and N for any of the 4 possibledeoxynucleotides), and with “EcoRI Nested”(5″-GGAATTCAAGGATGCGGTTA-3″(SEQ ID NO: 20206)). This PCR product wasused as a template for a second round of PCR with one hemispecific andone external primer or with two hemispecific primers. Hemispecificprimers were constructed for each predicted GAM by an in-house programdesigned to choose about half of the 5″ or 3″ sequence of the GAMcorresponding to a TM of about 30°-34° C. constrained by an optimized 3″clamp, appended to the cloning adapter sequence (for “One-tailed”libraries 5″-GGNNGGGNNG (SEQ ID NO: 20207) on the 5″ end of the GAM, or5″-TTTAACCGCATC-3″ (SEQ ID NO: 20208) on the 3″ end of the GAM. For“Ligation” libraries the same 3″ adapter and 5″-CGACTCACTAAA (SEQ ID NO:20209) on the 5″ end). Consequently, a fully complementary primer of aTM higher than 60° C. was created covering only one half of the GAMsequence permitting the unbiased elucidation by sequencing of the otherhalf.

CONFIRMATION OF GAM SEQUENCE AUTHENTICITY OF PCR PRODUCTS:SOUTHERNBLOT:PCR-product sequences were confirmed by southern blot (Southern EM.Biotechnology. 1992; 24:122-39. (1975)) and hybridization with DNAoligonucleotide probes synthesized against predicted GAMs. Gels weretransferred onto a Biodyne PLUS 0.45 μm, (Pall) positively charged nylonmembrane and UV cross-linked. Hybridization was performed overnight withDIG-labeled probes at 42⁰C in DIG Easy-Hyb buffer (Roche). Membraneswere washed twice with 2xSSC and 0.1% SDS for 10 min. at 42⁰C and thenwashed twice with 0.5xSSC and 0.1% SDS for 5 min at 42⁰C. The membranewas then developed by using a DIG luminescent detection kit (Roche)using anti-DIG and CSPD reaction, according to the manufacturer'sprotocol. All probes were prepared according to the manufacturers (RocheMolecular Biochemicals) protocols: Digoxigenin (DIG) labeled antisensetranscripts was prepared from purified PCR products using a DIG RNAlabeling kit with T3 RNA polymerase. DIG labeled PCR was prepared byusing a DIG PCR labeling kit. 3″-DIG-tailed oligo ssDNA antisenseprobes, containing DIG-dUTP and dATP at an average tail length of 50nucleotides were prepared from 100 pmole oligonucleotides with the DIGOligonucleotide Labeling Kit.

CLONING: PCR products were inserted into pGEM-T (Promega) or pTZ57 (MBIFermentas), transformed into competent JM109 E. coli (Promega) and sownon LB-Amp plates with IPTG/Xgal. White and light-blue colonies weretransferred to duplicate gridded plates, one of which was blotted onto amembrane (Biodyne Plus, Pall) for hybridization with DIG tailed oligoprobes (according to instructions, Roche) corresponding to the expectedGAM. Plasmid DNA from positive colonies was sequenced.

Reference is now made to FIG. 23A, which is a schematic representationof a novel human GR gene, herein designated GR12731 (RosettaGenomicsLtd. Gene Nomenclature), located on chromosome 9, comprising 2 known MIRgenes- MIR24 and MIR23, and 2 novel GAM genes, herein designated GAM22and GAM116, all marked by solid black boxes. FIG. 23A also schematicallyillustrates 6 non-GAM hairpin sequences, and one non-hairpin sequence,all marked by white boxes, and serving as negative controls. By “non-GAMhairpin sequences” is meant sequences of a similar length to known MIRPRECURSOR sequences, which form hairpin secondary folding patternsimilar to MIR PRECURSOR hairpins, and yet which are assessed by thebioinformatic gene detection engine 100 not to be valid GAM PRECURSORhairpins. It is appreciated that FIG. 23A is a simplified schematicrepresentation, reflecting only the order in which the segments ofinterest appear relative to one another, and not a proportional distancebetween the segments.

Reference is now made to FIG. 23B, which is a schematic representationof secondary folding of each of the MIRs and GAMs of GR GR12731 MIR24(SEQ ID NO: 20198), MIR23 (SEQ ID NO: 20192), GAM22 (SEQ ID NO: 20193)and GAM116 (SEQ ID NO: 20194), and of the negative control non-GAMhairpins, herein designated N2, (SEQ ID NO: 20190) N3 (SEQ ID NO:20191), N116 (SEQ ID NO: 20216), N4 (SEQ ID NO: 20195), N6 (SEQ ID NO:20197) and N7 (SEQ ID NO: 20199). N0 (SEQ ID NO: 20196) is a non-hairpincontrol, of a similar length to that of known MIR PRECURSOR hairpins. Itis appreciated that the negative controls are situated adjacent to andin between real MIR genes and GAM predicted oligonucleotide anddemonstrates similar secondary folding patterns to that of known MIRsand GAMs.

Reference is now made to FIG. 23C, which is a picture of laboratoryresults of a PCR test upon a YM100 “ligation”-library, utilizingspecific primer sets directly inside the boundaries of the hairpins. Dueto the nature of the library the only PCR amplifiable products canresult from RNaseIII type enzyme cleaved RNA, as expected for legitimatehairpin precursors presumed to be produced by DROSHA (Lee et al, Nature425 415-419, 2003). FIG. 23C demonstrates expression of hairpinprecursors of known MIR genes-MIR23 and MIR24, and of novelbioinformatically detected GAM22 and GAM116 genes predictedbioinformatically by a system constructed and operative in accordancewith a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 23C alsoshows that none of the 7 controls (6 hairpins designated N2, N3, N23,N4, N6 and N7 and 1 non-hairpin sequence designated N0) were expressed.N116 is a negative control sequence partially overlapping GAM116.

In the picture, test lanes including template are designated “+” and thecontrol lane is designated “-”. It is appreciated that for each of thetested hairpins, a clear PCR band appears in the test (“+”) lane, butnot in the control (“-”) lane.

FIGS. 23A through 23C, when taken together validate the efficacy of thebioinformatic gene detection engine in: (a) detecting known MIR genes;(b) detecting novel GAM genes which are found adjacent to these MIRgenes, and which despite exhaustive prior biological efforts andbioinformatic detection efforts, went undetected; (c) discerning betweenGAM (or MIR) PRECURSOR hairpins, and non-GAM hairpins.

It is appreciated that the ability to discern GAM-hairpins fromnon-GAM-hairpins is very significant in detecting GAM genes, sincehairpins in general are highly abundant in the genome. Other MIRprediction programs have not been able to address this challengesuccessfully.

Reference is now made to FIG. 24A which is an annotated sequence of anEST comprising a novel gene detected by the gene detection system of thepresent invention. FIG. 24A shows the nucleotide sequence of a knownhuman non-protein coding EST (Expressed Sequence Tag), identified asEST72223 (SEQ ID NO: 20200). The EST72223 clone obtained from TIGRdatabase (Kirkness and Kerlavage, 1997) was sequenced to yield the above705 bp transcript with a polyadenyl tail. It is appreciated that thesequence of this EST comprises sequences of one known miRNA gene,identified as MIR98, and of one novel GAM gene, referred to here asGAM25, detected by the bioinformatic gene detection system of thepresent invention and described hereinabove with reference to FIG. 9.

The sequences of the precursors of the known MIR98 and of the predictedGAM25 are in bold, the sequences of the established miRNA 98 and of thepredicted miRNA GAM25 are underlined.

Reference is now made to FIGS. 24B, 24C and 24D that are pictures oflaboratory results, which when taken together demonstrate laboratoryconfirmation of expression of the bioinformatically detected novel geneof FIG. 24A. In two parallel experiments, an enzymatically synthesizedcapped, EST72223 RNA transcript, was incubated with Hela S100 lysate for0 minutes, 4 hours and 24 hours. RNA was subsequently harvested, run ona denaturing polyacrylamide gel, and reacted with a 102 nt and a 145 ntantisense MIR98 and GAM25 precursor transcript probes respectively. TheNorthern blot results of these experiments demonstrated processing ofEST72223 RNA by Hela lysate (lanes 2-4, in 24B and 24C), into ˜80 bp and˜22 bp segments, which reacted with the MIR98 precursor probe (24B), andinto ˜100 bp and ˜24 bp segments, which reacted with the GAM25 precursorprobe (24C). These results demonstrate the processing of EST72223 byHela lysate into MIR98 precursor and GAM25 precursor. It is alsoappreciated from FIG. 24C (lane 1) that Hela lysate itself reacted withthe GAM25 precursor probe, in a number of bands, including a ˜100 bpband, indicating that GAM25-precursor is endogenously expressed in Helacells. The presence of additional bands, higher than 100 bp in lanes 5-9probably corresponds to the presence of nucleotide sequences in Helalysate, which contain the GAM25 sequence.

In addition, in order to demonstrate the kinetics and specificity of theprocessing of MIR98 and GAM25 miRNA precursors into their respectivemiRNA's, transcripts of MIR98 and of the bioinformatically predictedGAM25, were similarly incubated with Hela S100 lysate, for 0 minutes, 30minutes, 1 hour and 24 hours, and for 24 hours with the addition ofEDTA, added to inhibit Dicer activity, following which RNA washarvested, run on a polyacrylamide gel and reacted with MIR98 and GAM25precursor probes. Capped transcripts were prepared for in-vitro RNAcleavage assays with T7 RNA polymerase including am⁷G(5′)ppp(5′)G-capping reaction the mMessage mMachine kit (Ambion).Purified PCR products were used as template for the reaction. These wereamplified for each assay with specific primers containing a T7 promoterat the 5″ end and a T3 RNA polymerase promoter at the 3″end. Capped RNAtranscripts were incubated at 30° C. in supplemented, dialysisconcentrated, Hela S100 cytoplasmic extract (4C Biotech, Seneffe,Belgium). The Hela S100 was supplemented by dialysis to a finalconcentration of 20 mM Hepes, 100 mM KCl, 2.5 mM MgCl₂, 0.5 mM DTT, 20%glycerol and protease inhibitor cocktail tablets (Complete mini RocheMolecular Biochemicals). After addition of all components, finalconcentrations were 100 mM capped target RNA, 2 mM ATP, 0.2 mM GTP, 500U/ml RNasin, 25 μg/ml creatine kinase, 25 mM creatine phosphate, 2.5 mMDTT and 50% S100 extract. Proteinase K, used to enhance Dicer activity(Zhang H, Kolb FA, Brondani V, Billy E, Filipowicz W. Human Dicerpreferentially cleaves dsRNAs at their termini without a requirement forATP.EMBO J. 2002 Nov 1; 21(21):5875-85) was dissolved in 50 mM Tris-HClpH 8, 5 mM CaCl₂, and 50% glycerol, was added to a final concentrationof 0.6 mg/ml. Cleavage reactions were stopped by the addition of 8volumes of proteinase K buffer (200 Mm Tris-Hcl, pH 7.5, 25 mM EDTA, 300mM NaCl, and 2% SDS) and incubated at 65° C. for 15 min at differenttime points (0, 0.5, 1, 4, 24 h) and subjected to phenol/chloroformextraction. Pellets were dissolved in water and kept frozen. Sampleswere analyzed on a segmented half 6%, half 13% polyacrylamide 1XTBE-7 MUrea gel.

The Northern blot results of these experiments demonstrated anaccumulation of a ˜22 bp segment which reacted with the MIR98 precursorprobe, and of a ˜24 bp segment which reacted with the GAM25 precursorprobe, over time (lanes 5-8). Absence of these segments when incubatedwith EDTA (lane 9), which is known to inhibit Dicer enzyme (Zhang etal., 2002), supports the notion that the processing of MIR98 and GAM25miRNA's from their precursors is mediated by Dicer enzyme, found in Helalysate. The molecular sizes of EST72223, MIR98 and GAM25 and theircorresponding precursors are indicated by arrows.

FIG. 24D present Northern blot results of same above experiments withGAM25 probe (24 nt). The results clearly demonstrated the accumulationof mature GAM25 gene after 24 h.

To validate the identity of the band shown by the lower arrow in FIGS.24C and 24D, a RNA band parallel to a marker of 24 base was excised fromthe gel and cloned as in Elbashir et al (2001) and sequenced. 90 clonescorresponded to the sequence of mature GAM25 gene, three corresponded toGAM25 (the opposite arm of the hairpin with a 1-3 nucleotide 3″overhang) and two to the hairpin-loop.

GAM25 was also validated endogenously by sequencing from both sides froma HeLa YM100 total-RNA “ligation” libraries, utilizing hemispecificprimers as detailed in FIG. 22.

Taken together, these results validate the presence and processing of anovel MIR gene product, GAM25, which was predicted bioinformatically.The processing of this novel gene product, by Hela lysate from EST72223,through its precursor, to its final form was similar to that observedfor known gene, MIR98.

Transcript products were 705 nt (EST72223), 102 nt (MIR98 precursor),125 nt (GAM25 precursor) long. EST72223 was PCR amplified withT7-EST72223 forward primer:5″-TAATACGACTCACTATAGGCCCTTATTAGAGGATTCTGCT-3″ (SEQ ID NO: 20210) andT3-EST72223 reverse primer:5″-AATTAACCCTCACTAAAGGTTTTTTTTTCCTGAGACAGAGT-3″(SEQ ID NO: 20211). MIR98was PCR amplified using EST72223 as a template with T7MIR98 forwardprimer: 5-″TAATACGACTCACTATAGGGTGAGGTAGTAAGTTGTATTGTT-3″ (SEQ ID NO:20212) and T3MIR98 reverse primer:5″-AATTAACCCTCACTAAAGGGAAAGTAGTAAGTTGTATAGTT-3″ (SEQ ID NO: 20213).GAM25 was PCR amplified using EST72223 as a template with GAM25 forwardprimer: 5″-GAGGCAGGAGAATTGCTTGA-3″ (SEQ ID NO: 20214) and T3-EST72223reverse primer: 5″-AATTAACCCTCACTAAAGGCCTGAGACAGAGTCTTGCTC-3″(SEQ ID NO:20215).

It is appreciated that the data presented in FIGS. 24A, 24B, 24C and 24Dwhen taken together validate the function of the bioinformatic genedetection engine 100 of FIG. 9. FIG. 24A shows a novel GAM genebioinformatically detected by the bioinformatic gene detection engine100, and FIGS. 24C and 24D show laboratory confirmation of theexpression of this novel gene. This is in accord with the enginetraining and validation methodology described hereinabove with referenceto FIG. 10.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 25 (GAM25), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM25 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM25 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM25 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM25 gene encodes a GAM25 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM25 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:156, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM25 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM25 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM25 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM25 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM25 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID: 156, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM25folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM25 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA is designated SEQID:206, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM25 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM25 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM25target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM25 rNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM25 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM25 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM25 target RNA into GAM25 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM25 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM25 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM25 rNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM25 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM25 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM25 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM25 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM25 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Alpha-1-b glycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2) is a GAM25target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. A1BG BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby A1BG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of A1BG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10249, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

A function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Alpha-1-b glycoprotein(A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2), a gene which a plasma protein ofunknown function. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith A1BG.

The function of A1BG has been established by previous studies. Thecomplete amino acid sequence of alpha-1B-glycoprotein, a plasma proteinof unknown function, was determined by Ishioka et al. (1986). Sequencehomology to immunoglobulins was recognized. Alpha-1B-glycoprotein ispresent in normal adult plasma at an average concentration of 22 mg/dl.Gahne et al. (1987) observed genetic polymorphism of A1B usingone-dimensional horizontal polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis followedby Western blotting with specific antiserum. Three different phenotypes,designated 1-1, 1-2, and 2-2, were observed. Family data supported thehypothesis that the three phenotypes are determined by 2 codominantalleles at an autosomal locus. In pigs the homologous locus is linked tomalignant hyperthermia (OMIM Ref. No. 145600). Several other linkages inpigs and in horses suggest that human chromosomes 19, 6, and 1 are‘candidate chromosomes’ for bearing the human A1B. Juneja et al. (1988)found a higher degree of A1B polymorphism in American blacks than inCaucasian populations. They described new alleles. Eiberg et al. (1989)reported exclusion data for localization of the alpha-1B-glycoproteingene polymorphism. Eiberg et al. (1989) found linkage between A1BG andLutheran blood group (OMIM Ref. No. 111150); lod =3.06 at theta =0.05 inmales, and lod =1.42 at theta =0.10 in females. They suggested that themost likely order of genes on chromosome 19 is C3-SE-LU-A1BG.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ishioka, N.; Takahashi, N.; Putnam, F. W.: Amino acid sequence of humanplasma alpha- 1B-glycoprotein: homology to the immunoglobulin supergenefamily. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 83:2363-2367, 1986; and

Eiberg, H.; Bisgaard, M. L.; Mohr, J.: Linkage betweenalpha-1-B-glycoprotein (A1BG) and Lutheran (LU) red blood group system:assignment to chromosome 19: new genetic variants of A1BG.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of A1BG arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 138670, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Acyl-coenzyme a dehydrogenase, short/branched chain (ACADSB,Accession NP_(—)001600.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ACADSB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACADSB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACADSB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2370, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Acyl-coenzyme adehydrogenase, short/branched chain (ACADSB, Accession NP_(—)001600.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ACADSB.

A disintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 4 (ADAMTS4, Accession NP_(—)005090.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAMTS4BINDING SITE1 and ADAMTS4 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by ADAMTS4, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ADAMTS4 BINDING SITE1 and ADAMTS4 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:12986 and SEQ ID:7708 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin-likeand metalloprotease (reprolysin type) with thrombospondin type 1 motif,4 (ADAMTS4, Accession NP_(—)005090.1), a gene which cleaves aggrecan, acartilage proteoglycan, and may be involved in its turnover.Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAMTS4.

The function of ADAMTS4 has been established by previous studies.Aggrecan degradation is an important factor in the erosion of articularcartilage in arthritic diseases. This degradation involves proteolysisof the aggrecan core protein near the N terminus, where 2 major cleavagesites have been identified. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) cleaveaggrecan between asn341 and phe342. Aggrecanase cleaves aggrecan betweenglu373 and ala374. Tortorella et al. (1999) purified and partiallysequenced bovine aggrecanase-1. By PCR with primers designed from ahighly homologous murine EST, they cloned sequences from the homologoushuman cDNA. They assembled a full-length open reading frame from thisinitial human PCR product and from another human EST. The humanaggrecanase-1 (ADAMTS4) open reading frame encodes an 837-amino acidprotein with a signal sequence, a propeptide domain, a catalytic domain,a disintegrin-like domain, and a C-terminal domain with a thrombospondin(TSP) type 1 motif. There is a conserved zinc-binding domain and afurin-sensitive sequence. The presence of a probable cysteine switchsequence in aggrecanase-1 suggested that, like the MMPs, it issynthesized as a zymogen and is cleaved to remove the propeptide domainand generate the mature active enzyme. A cloned portion of the bovineaggrecanase-1 cDNA was 94% homologous to the human cDNA. Humanaggrecanase-1 cleaved bovine aggrecan between the glu373-ala374, but notthe asn341-phe342, bond. Tortorella et al. (1999) stated that ADAMTS4mRNA is present in brain, lung, and heart, and at very low levels inplacenta and muscle tissues. By RT-PCR, Tortorella et al. (1999)observed upregulation of the aggrecanase-1 message in stimulated humanfetal chondrocytes and in joint tissues from adjuvant arthritic rats.Using a GeneBridge 4 radiation hybrid panel, Ishikawa et al. (1998)mapped the ADAMTS4 gene to chromosome 1. Hurskainen et al. (1999) mappedthe human ADAMTS4 gene to chromosome 1 by somatic cell hybrid analysis.They mapped the mouse Adamts4 gene to chromosome 1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tortorella, M. D.; Burn, T. C.; Pratta, M. A.; Abbaszade, I.; Hollis, J.M.; Liu, R.; Rosenfeld, S. A.; Copeland, R. A.; Decicco, C. P.; Wynn,R.; Rockwell, A.; Yang, F.; and 16 others: Purification and cloning ofaggrecanase-1: a member of the ADAMTS family of proteins. Science 284:1664-1666, 1999; and

Hurskainen, T. L.; Hirohata, S.; Seldin, M. F.; Apte, S. S.: ADAM-TS5,ADAM-TS6, and ADAM-TS7, novel members of a new family of zincmetalloproteases: general features and genomic dist.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADAMTS4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603876, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR, Accession NP_(—)001612.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AHR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by AHR, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AHRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13044, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Aryl hydrocarbonreceptor (AHR, Accession NP_(—)001612.1), a gene which plays a role inmodulating carcinogenesis through the induction ofxenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes and therefore may be associated withStomach tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Stomach tumors, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with AHR.

The function of AHR has been established by previous studies.Halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons, represented by2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), are environmental pollutantsthat are produced by minor side-reactions in chemical manufacturingprocesses and by combustion of waste materials. These chemicals causepotent and pleiotropic toxicity, including teratogenesis, immunesuppression, epithelial disorders, and tumor production in experimentalanimals. At the molecular level, aldehyde dehydrogenase, quinonereductase, and various drug-metabolizing enzymes are induced by thechemicals in some cultured cells and some tissues of experimentalanimals. All these biologic effects are thought to be mediated by anintracellular aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR). By fluorescence in situhybridization and by DNA blot hybridization using human/mouse orhuman/Chinese hamster hybrid cell DNAs, Ema et al. (1994) assigned theAHR gene to 7p21. By use of PCR analysis of somatic cell hybrids andfluorescence in situ hybridization of metaphase cells, Le Beau et al.(1994) localized the AHR gene to 7p21-p15. Micka et al. (1997) localizedthe AHR gene to 7p15 using fluorescence in situ hybridization.Performing linkage analysis in a 3-generation family, they showed withgood probability that the high CYP1A1 (OMIM Ref. No. 108330)inducibility phenotype segregates with the 7p15 region.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of AHR. Todetermine whether the aryl hydrocarbon receptor plays a role inmodulating carcinogenesis through the induction ofxenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes, Shimizu et al. (2000) studiedAhr-deficient mice exposed to benzo(a)pyrene, a widely distributedenvironmental carcinogen.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for AHR isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ema, M.; Matsushita, N.; Sogawa, K.; Ariyama, T.; Inazawa, J.; Nemoto,T.; Ota, M.; Oshimura, M.; Fujii-Kuriyama, Y.: Human arylhydrocarbonreceptor: functional expression and chromosomal assignment to 7p21. J.Biochem. 116:845-851, 1994; and

Shimizu, Y.; Nakatsuru, Y.; Ichinose, M.; Takahashi, Y.; Kume, H.;Mimura, J.; Fujii-Kuriyama, Y.; Ishikawa, T.: Benzo[a]pyrenecarcinogenicity is lost in mice lacking the aryl hydrocar.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AHR are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600253, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. AP1S3 (Accession XP_291023.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. AP1S3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by AP1S3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AP1S3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16221, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of AP1S3 (AccessionXP_(—)291023.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AP1S3.

Apoptotic protease activating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1)is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APAF1BINDING SITE1 and APAF1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by APAF1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APAF1 BINDING SITE1 andAPAF1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8675 and SEQ ID:8675respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1), a gene whichfunctions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads to caspase 9dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may be associated withCancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 has been established by previous studies.Metastatic melanoma is a deadly cancer that fails to respond toconventional chemotherapy. Mutations in p53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170) oftenoccur in aggressive and chemoresistant cancers but are rarely observedin melanoma. Soengas et al. (2001) showed that metastatic melanomasoften lose APAF1. Loss of APAF1 expression was accompanied by allelicloss in metastatic melanomas, but could be recovered in melanoma celllines by treatment with the methylation inhibitor5-aza-2-prime-deoxycytidine (5aza2dC). APAF1-negative melanomas wereinvariably chemoresistant and were unable to execute a typical apoptoticprogram in response to p53 activation. Restoring physiologic levels ofAPAF1 through gene transfer or 5aza2dC treatment markedly enhancedchemosensitivity and rescued the apoptotic defects associated with APAF1loss. Soengas et al. (2001) concluded that APAF1 is inactivated inmetastatic melanomas, leading to defects in the execution of apoptoticcell death.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of APAF1.Yoshida et al. (1998) also produced Apaf1-deficient mice which exhibitedreduced apoptosis in the brain and striking craniofacial abnormalitieswith hyperproliferation of neuronal cells. Apaf1-deficient cells wereresistant to a variety of apoptotic stimuli, and the processing ofcaspases-2, -3, and -8 was impaired. However, both Apaf1 -/- thymocytesand activated T lymphocytes were sensitive to Fas-induced killing,showing that Fas-mediated apoptosis in these cells is independent ofApaf1. These data indicated that Apaf1 plays a central role in thecommon events of mitochondria-dependent apoptosis in most death pathwaysand that this role is critical for normal development.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for APAF1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Soengas, M. S.; Capodieci, P.; Polsky, D.; Mora, J.; Esteller, M.;Opitz-Aray, X.; McCombie, R.; Herman, J. G.; Gerald, W. L.; Lazebnik, Y.A.; Cordon-Cardo, C.; Lowe, S. W.: Inactivation of the apoptosiseffector Apaf-1 in malignant melanoma. Nature 409:207-211, 2001; and

Yoshida, H.; Kong, Y.-Y.; Yoshida, R.; Elia, A. J.; Hakem, A.; Hakem,R.; Penninger, J. M.; Mak, T. W.: Apaf1 is required for mitochondrialpathways of apoptosis and brain development.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of APAF1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602233, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Apoptotic protease activating factor (APAF1, AccessionNP_(—)001151.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. APAF1 BINDING SITE1 and APAF1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APAF1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APAF1BINDING SITE1 and APAF1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9041 and SEQID:9041 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1), a gene whichfunctions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads to caspase 9dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may be associated withCancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 has been established by previous studies.Metastatic melanoma is a deadly cancer that fails to respond toconventional chemotherapy. Mutations in p53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170) oftenoccur in aggressive and chemoresistant cancers but are rarely observedin melanoma. Soengas et al. (2001) showed that metastatic melanomasoften lose APAF1. Loss of APAF1 expression was accompanied by allelicloss in metastatic melanomas, but could be recovered in melanoma celllines by treatment with the methylation inhibitor5-aza-2-prime-deoxycytidine (5aza2dC). APAF1-negative melanomas wereinvariably chemoresistant and were unable to execute a typical apoptoticprogram in response to p53 activation. Restoring physiologic levels ofAPAF1 through gene transfer or 5aza2dC treatment markedly enhancedchemosensitivity and rescued the apoptotic defects associated with APAF1loss. Soengas et al. (2001) concluded that APAF1 is inactivated inmetastatic melanomas, leading to defects in the execution of apoptoticcell death.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of APAF1.Yoshida et al. (1998) also produced Apaf1-deficient mice which exhibitedreduced apoptosis in the brain and striking craniofacial abnormalitieswith hyperproliferation of neuronal cells. Apaf1-deficient cells wereresistant to a variety of apoptotic stimuli, and the processing ofcaspases-2, -3, and -8 was impaired. However, both Apaf1 -/-thymocytesand activated T lymphocytes were sensitive to Fas-induced killing,showing that Fas-mediated apoptosis in these cells is independent ofApaf1. These data indicated that Apaf1 plays a central role in thecommon events of mitochondria-dependent apoptosis in most death pathwaysand that this role is critical for normal development.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for APAF1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Soengas, M. S.; Capodieci, P.; Polsky, D.; Mora, J.; Esteller, M.;Opitz-Aray, X.; McCombie, R.; Herman, J. G.; Gerald, W. L.; Lazebnik, Y.A.; Cordon-Cardo, C.; Lowe, S. W.: Inactivation of the apoptosiseffector Apaf-1 in malignant melanoma. Nature 409:207-211, 2001; and

Yoshida, H.; Kong, Y.-Y.; Yoshida, R.; Elia, A. J.; Hakem, A.; Hakem,R.; Penninger, J. M.; Mak, T. W.: Apaf1 is required for mitochondrialpathways of apoptosis and brain development.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of APAF1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602233, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. APM1 (Accession NP_(—)004788.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. APM1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APM1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10422, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of APM1 (AccessionNP_(—)004788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APM1.

Apolipoprotein b mrna editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3f(APOBEC3F, Accession NP_(—)660341.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. APOBEC3F BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APOBEC3F,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOBEC3F BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein bmrna editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3f (APOBEC3F, AccessionNP_(—)660341.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APOBEC3F.

Aquaporin 6, kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)001643.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AQP6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6016, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6, kidneyspecific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)001643.1), a gene which participates indistinct physiologic function such as glomerular filtration, tubularendocytosis, and acid-base metabolism. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 has been established by previous studies. Ma et al.(1997), who referred to this gene as aquaporin-6 (AQP6), demonstratedthat, among the 7 human aquaporins cloned to that time (AQPs 0 to 6),the genes encoding the 4 most closely related aquaporins all mapped to12q13: AQP0, AQP2, AQP5 (OMIM Ref. No. 600442), and AQP6. To construct aphysical map and identify novel aquaporin gene members of this cluster,Ma et al. (1997) screened a human CEPH B YAC library by PCR usingprimers derived from exon 4 of the AQP2 and AQP0 genes. A YAC clone with200 kb of human DNA was isolated an analyzed. Primary pulsed field gelelectrophoresis and Southern blot analysis indicated the presence ofAQP2, AQP5, and AQP6 genes, but not AQP0. Restriction mapping and PCRanalysis yielded a precise physical map in which the 3 aquaporin genesspanned only approximately 27 kb with the order, transcriptionorientation, and spacer length as follows: 5-prime-AQP2-5kbspacer-AQP5-7kb spacer-AQP6-3-prime. Yasui et al. (1999) showed thatAQP6 is localized exclusively in intracellular membranes in renalepithelia. Sequential ultracentrifugation of rat kidney homogenatesconfirmed that AQP6 resides predominantly in vesicular fractions, andimmunohistochemical and immunoelectron microscopic studies confirmedthat more than 98% of AQP6 is located in intracellular membranevesicles. In glomeruli, AQP6 is present in membrane vesicles withinpodocyte cell bodies and foot processes. In proximal tubules, AQP6 isalso abundant in membrane vesicles within the subapical compartment ofsegment 2 and segment 3 cells, but was not detected in the brush borderor basolateral membranes. In collecting duct, AQP6 resides inintracellular membrane vesicles in apical, mid, and basolateralcytoplasm of type A intercalated cells, but was not observed in theplasma membrane. Unlike other members of the AQP family, the uniquedistribution in intracellular membrane vesicles in multiple types ofrenal epithelia indicated that AQP6 is not simply involved intranscellular fluid absorption. These studies predicted that AQP6participates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base metabolism.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ma, T.; Yang, B.; Umenishi, F.; Verkman, A. S.: Closely spaced tandemarrangement of AQP2, AQP5, and AQP6 genes in a 27-kilobase segment atchromosome locus 12q13. Genomics 43:387-389, 1997; and

Yasui, M.; Kwon, T.-H.; Knepper, M. A.; Nielsen, S.; Agre, P.:Aquaporin-6: an intracellular vesicle water channel protein in renalepithelia. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 96:5808-5813, 1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AQP6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601383, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Aquaporin 6, kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1)is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AQP6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6016, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6, kidneyspecific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1), a gene which participates indistinct physiologic function such as glomerular filtration, tubularendocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 has been established by previous studies. Ma et al.(1997), who referred to this gene as aquaporin-6 (AQP6), demonstratedthat, among the 7 human aquaporins cloned to that time (AQPs 0 to 6),the genes encoding the 4 most closely related aquaporins all mapped to12q13: AQP0, AQP2, AQP5 (OMIM Ref. No. 600442), and AQP6. To construct aphysical map and identify novel aquaporin gene members of this cluster,Ma et al. (1997) screened a human CEPH B YAC library by PCR usingprimers derived from exon 4 of the AQP2 and AQP0 genes. A YAC clone with200 kb of human DNA was isolated an analyzed. Primary pulsed field gelelectrophoresis and Southern blot analysis indicated the presence ofAQP2, AQP5, and AQP6 genes, but not AQP0. Restriction mapping and PCRanalysis yielded a precise physical map in which the 3 aquaporin genesspanned only approximately 27 kb with the order, transcriptionorientation, and spacer length as follows: 5-prime-AQP2-5kbspacer-AQP5-7kb spacer-AQP6-3-prime. Yasui et al. (1999) showed thatAQP6 is localized exclusively in intracellular membranes in renalepithelia. Sequential ultracentrifugation of rat kidney homogenatesconfirmed that AQP6 resides predominantly in vesicular fractions, andimmunohistochemical and immunoelectron microscopic studies confirmedthat more than 98% of AQP6 is located in intracellular membranevesicles. In glomeruli, AQP6 is present in membrane vesicles withinpodocyte cell bodies and foot processes. In proximal tubules, AQP6 isalso abundant in membrane vesicles within the subapical compartment ofsegment 2 and segment 3 cells, but was not detected in the brush borderor basolateral membranes. In collecting duct, AQP6 resides inintracellular membrane vesicles in apical, mid, and basolateralcytoplasm of type A intercalated cells, but was not observed in theplasma membrane. Unlike other members of the AQP family, the uniquedistribution in intracellular membrane vesicles in multiple types ofrenal epithelia indicated that AQP6 is not simply involved intranscellular fluid absorption. These studies predicted that AQP6participates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ma, T.; Yang, B.; Umenishi, F.; Verkman, A. S.: Closely spaced tandemarrangement of AQP2, AQP5, and AQP6 genes in a 27-kilobase segment atchromosome locus 12q13. Genomics 43: 387-389, 1997; and

Yasui, M.; Kwon, T.-H.; Knepper, M. A.; Nielsen, S.; Agre, P.:Aquaporin-6: an intracellular vesicle water channel protein in renalepithelia. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 96:5808-5813, 1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AQP6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601383, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Archain 1 (ARCN1, Accession NP_(—)001646.2) is another GAM25target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARCN1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ARCN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARCN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17729, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Archain 1 (ARCN1,Accession NP_(—)001646.2), a gene which plays a fundamental role ineukaryotic cell biology. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARCN1.

The function of ARCN1 has been established by previous studies. Radiceet al. (1995) identified a gene that maps approximately 50-kb telomericto MLL (OMIM Ref. No. 159555) in band 11q23.3, a locus disrupted incertain leukemia-associated translocation chromosomes. A 200-kb genomicfragment from a YAC that includes MLL was used to screen a cDNA libraryof the R54; 11 cell line which carries a translocation chromosomet(4;11)(q21; q23). The cDNA sequence predicts a 511-amino acid proteinwhich shares similarity with predicted proteins of unknown function fromrice (Oryza sativa) and Drosophila. Because of this ancient conservationthe authors proposed the name archain (ARCN1). Radice et al. (1995)detected 4-kb ARCN1 transcripts by Northern blot analysis in all tissuesexamined. The protein encoded by the ARCN1 gene, the coatomer proteindelta-COP, probably plays a fundamental role in eukaryotic cell biology.Tunnacliffe at al. (1996)demonstrated that it is conserved acrossdiverse eukaryotes. Very close or identical matches were seen in rat andcow; highly significant matches were seen with 2 plant species, A.thaliana (cress) and S. tuberosum (OMIM Ref. No. potato). Of particularbiologic significance was the match with a sequence on yeast chromosomeVI, from which Tunnacliffe et al. (1996) were able to determine theyeast archain gene and protein sequence. Unpublished data indicated thatin situ hybridizations on mouse embryo sections showed archaintranscripts throughout the whole animal.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Radice, P.; Pensotti, V.; Jones, C.; Perry, H.; Pierotti, M. A.;Tunnacliffe, A.: The human archain gene, ARCN1, has highly conservedhomologs in rice and Drosophila. Genomics 26:101-106, 1995; and

Tunnacliffe, A.; van de Vrugt, H.; Pensotti, V.; Radice, P.: Thecoatomer protein delta-COP, encoded by the archain gene, is conservedacross diverse eukaryotes. Mammalian Genome 7:78.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ARCN1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600820, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ras homolog gene family, member f (in filopodia) (ARHF,Accession NP_(—)061907.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARHF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARHF, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARHF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8788, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Ras homolog genefamily, member f (in filopodia) (ARHF, Accession NP_(—)061907.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHF.

Rho gtpase activating protein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ARHGAP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ARHGAP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13340, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Rho gtpaseactivating protein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGAP1.

ARPP-19 (Accession NP_(—)006619.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARPP-19 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARPP-19,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARPP-19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15452, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of ARPP-19 (AccessionNP_(—)006619.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARPP-19.

ART5 (Accession NP_(—)443750.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ART5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ART5, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ART5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5997, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of ART5 (AccessionNP_(—)443750.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ART5.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 16 (ASB16, AccessionNP_(—)543139.4) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASB16, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ASB16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7753, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeat andsocs box-containing 16 (ASB16, Accession NP_(—)543139.4). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB16.

ASE-1 (Accession NP_(—)036231.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ASE-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASE-1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASE-1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of ASE-1 (AccessionNP_(—)036231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ASE-1.

ATF7IP2 (Accession NP_(—)079273.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATF7IP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATF7IP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATF7IP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17594, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of ATF7IP2 (AccessionNP_(—)079273.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATF7IP2.

Atpase, na+/k+ transporting, beta 2 polypeptide (ATP1B2, AccessionNP_(—)001669.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP1B2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP1B2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP1B2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9693, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, na+/k+transporting, beta 2 polypeptide (ATP1B2, Accession NP_001669.1), a genewhich catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP coupled with the exchange of Na+/K+ ions across the plasma membrane. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ATP1B2.

The function of ATP1B2 has been established by previous studies. In themouse, Malo et al. (1990) mapped the beta-2 subunit ofsodium-potassium-ATPase to chromosome 11 in a segment that is conservedon the pericentromeric region of human chromosome 17. Thus, Malo et al.(1990) speculated that the human ATP1B2 gene is on the proximal shortarm or pericentric area of chromosome 17. By somatic cell hybridanalysis, Hsieh et al. (1990) demonstrated that the gene is indeedlocated on human chromosome 17 and confirmed the assignment to mousechromosome 11, They referred to the gene as AMOG (adhesion molecule onglia). The adhesion molecule on glia is an integral membraneglycoprotein of MW 45-50 K that is expressed by glial cells and mediatesgranule neuron migration along Bergmann glial cells in the developingcerebellum. The cDNA sequence of the mouse gene (Pagliusi et al., 1989)shows structural similarity to the beta subunit of Na,K-ATPase (ATP1B1;182330). This enzyme consists of 2 subunits: a catalytic alpha subunitand a beta subunit of unknown function. Like ATP1B1, AMOG is molecularlyassociated with the alpha subunit and influences its catalytic activity.AMOG may be the same as what is referred to here as ATP1B2. Anotherbeta-isoform gene expressed primarily in brain was isolated byMartin-Vasallo et al. (1989); its sequence is 97% identical to that forAMOG (Gloor et al., 1990). By study of recombinant inbred strains, Hsiehet al. (1990) placed the Amog locus close to the genes for zinc fingerprotein-3 (OMIM Ref. No. 194480) and the asialoglycoprotein receptor(108360, 108361) in a region of mouse chromosome 11 that is homologousto human 17p.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gloor, S.; Antonicek, H.; Sweadner, K. J.; Pagliusi, S.; Frank, R.;Moos, M.; Schachner, M.: The adhesion molecule on glia (AMOG) is ahomologue of the beta subunit of the Na,K-ATPase. J. Cell Biol.110:165-174, 1990; and

Martin-Vasallo, P.; Dackowski, P.; Emanuel, J. R.; Levenson, R.:Identification of a putative isoform of the Na,K-ATPase beta subunit:primary structure and tissue- specific expression.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ATP1B2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 182331, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. ATP6V1A (Accession NP_(—)001681.2) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP6V1A BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byATP6V1A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12374, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of ATP6V1A (AccessionNP_(—)001681.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP6V1A.

Atpase, class i, type 8b, member 2 (ATP8B2, Accession XP_(—)290875.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP8B2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ATP8B2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP8B2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4561, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, class i,type 8b, member 2 (ATP8B2, Accession XP_(—)290875.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP8B2.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,3-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 3(B3GALT3, Accession NP_(—)003772.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. B3GALT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by B3GALT3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B3GALT3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20124, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Udp-gal:betaglcnacbeta 1,3-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 3 (B3GALT3, AccessionNP_(—)003772.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith B3GALT3.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B4GALT5, Accession NP_(—)004767.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. B4GALT5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by B4GALT5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B4GALT5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15509, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Udp-gal:betaglcnacbeta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5 (B4GALT5, AccessionNP_(—)004767.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith B4GALT5.

Bcl2-associated athanogene 5 (BAG5, Accession NP_(—)004864.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BAG5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby BAG5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BAG5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Bcl2-associatedathanogene 5 (BAG5, Accession NP_(—)004864.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BAG5.

BHD (Accession NP_(—)659434.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BHD BINDING SITE1 and BHD BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by BHD, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BHD BINDING SITE1 and BHD BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:11559 and SEQ ID:19921 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of BHD (AccessionNP_(—)659434.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BHD.

Bcl2/adenovirus e1b 19 kda interacting protein 2 (BNIP2, AccessionNP_(—)004321.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BNIP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BNIP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BNIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20177, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Bcl2/adenovirus e1b19 kda interacting protein 2 (BNIP2, Accession NP_(—)004321.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BNIP2.

BRIP1 (Accession NP_(—)114432.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BRIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BRIP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRIP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11243, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of BRIP1 (AccessionNP_(—)114432.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BRIP1.

Butyrophilin, subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NP_(—)008979.2)is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTN3A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BTN3A1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBTN3A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17690, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Butyrophilin,subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NP_(—)008979.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BTN3A1.

C14orf53 (Accession XP_(—)058620.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C14orf53 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf53,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf53 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16501, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of C14orf53 (AccessionXP_(—)058620.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C14orf53.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1)is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf24, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C1orf24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf24.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 34 (C1orf34, Accession XP_(—)027172.1)is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf34BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf34, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C1orf34 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4034, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 34 (C1orf34, Accession XP_(—)027172.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf34.

C3F (Accession NP_(—)005759.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C3F BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C3F, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C3F BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12542, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of C3F (AccessionNP_(—)005759.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C3F.

C4orf9 (Accession XP_(—)035572.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C4orf9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C4orf9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C4orf9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4561, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of C4orf9 (AccessionXP_(—)035572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C4orf9.

C6orf165 (Accession NP_(—)849145.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf165 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf165,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf165 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5162, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of C6orf165 (AccessionNP_(—)849145.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf165.

C6orf5 (Accession NP_(—)056339.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of C6orf5 (AccessionNP_(—)056339.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf5.

Complement component 7 (C7, Accession NP_(—)000578.1) is another GAM25target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17349, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent 7 (C7, Accession NP_(—)000578.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with C7.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NP_(—)061829.2) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf9 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by C9orf9, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C9orf9BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5324, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NP_(—)061829.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf9.

Calneuron 1 (CALN1, Accession NP_(—)113656.1) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CALN1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCALN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CALN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5444, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Calneuron 1 (CALN1,Accession NP_(—)113656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CALN1.

Calcium modulating ligand (CAMLG, Accession NP_(—)001736.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CAMLG BINDING SITE1and CAMLG BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by CAMLG, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCAMLG BINDING SITE1 and CAMLG BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17054 andSEQ ID:15900 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Calcium modulatingligand (CAMLG, Accession NP_(—)001736.1), a gene which is likelyinvolved in the mobilization of calcium as a result of the tcr/cd3complex interaction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAMLG.

The function of CAMLG has been established by previous studies.Calcium-modulating cyclophilin ligand was discovered by Bram andCrabtree (1994) in a 2-hybrid screen for signaling molecules thatinteract with cyclophilin B (OMIM Ref. No. 123841). It appears to beinvolved in the regulation of calcium signaling to T lymphocytes andother cells. The murine gene, symbolized Caml, was localized byinterspecific backcross analysis of the middle of chromosome 13. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, Bram et al. (1996) localized thehuman CAMLG gene to chromosome 5q23, a region known to be syntenic tomouse chromosome 13.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bram, R. J.; Crabtree, G. R.: Calcium signalling in T cells stimulatedby a cyclophilin B-binding protein. Nature 371:355-358, 1994; and

Bram, R. J.; Valentine, V.; Shapiro, D. N.; Jenkins, N. A.; Gilbert, D.J.; Copeland, N. G.: The gene for calcium-modulating cyclophilin ligand(CAMLG) is located on human chromosome 5.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CAMLG arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601118, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 22 (CCL22, AccessionNP_(—)002981.2) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CCL22 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CCL22, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CCL22 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11778, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL22.

Cd209 antigen (CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD209 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCD209, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD209 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Cd209 antigen(CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1), a gene which may play an importantrole in the CD4-independent association of HIV with cells. Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD209.

The function of CD209 has been established by previous studies. DCscapture microorganisms that enter peripheral mucosal tissues, and thenmigrate to secondary lymphoid organs, where they present these inantigenic form to resting T cells, thus initiating adaptive immuneresponses. Geijtenbeek et al. (2000) described the properties of DCSIGN,which is highly expressed on DCs present in mucosal tissues and binds tothe HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein gp120. DCSIGN does not function as areceptor for viral entry into DCs but instead promotes efficientinfection in trans of cells that express CD4 and chemokine receptors.Geijtenbeek et al. (2000) proposed that DCSIGN efficiently capturesHIV-1 in the periphery and facilitates its transport to secondarylymphoid organs rich in T cells, to enhance infection in trans of thesetarget cells. The binding of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)envelope glycoprotein gp120 to the cell surface receptor CD4 (OMIM Ref.No. 186940) had been considered a primary determinant of viral tropism.A number of cell types, however, can be infected by the virus, or bindgp120, in the absence of CD4 expression. Human placenta had beenidentified as a tissue that binds gp120 in a CD4-independent manner. Byexpression cloning, Curtis et al. (1992) screened a placenta cDNAlibrary and isolated a cDNA (clone 11) encoding a gp120-binding proteinunrelated to CD4. The 1.3-kb cDNA predicts a 404-amino acid protein witha calculated molecular mass of 45,775 Da. The gp120-binding protein isorganized into 3 domains: an N-terminal cytoplasmic and hydrophobicregion, a set of tandem repeats (7 complete and 1 incomplete), and aC-terminal domain with homology to C-type (calcium-dependent) lectins. Atype II membrane orientation (N-terminal cytoplasmic) was predicted bothby the cDNA sequence and by the reactivity of C-terminalpeptide-specific antiserum with the surface of clone 11-transfectedcells. Native and recombinant gp120 and whole virus bound transfectedcells. Gp120 binding was high affinity (Kd, 1.3 to 1.6 nM) and wasinhibited by mannan, D-mannose, and L-fucose; once bound, gp120 wasinternalized rapidly. These data demonstrated that the gp120-bindingprotein is a membrane-associated mannose-binding lectin. Curtis et al.(1992) suggested that proteins of this type may play an important rolein the CD4-independent association of HIV with cells.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Geijtenbeek, T. B. H.; Kwon, D. S.; Torensma, R.; van Vliet, S. J.; vanDuijnhoven, G. C. F.; Middel, J.; Cornelissen, I. L. M. H. A.; Nottet,H. S. L. M.; KewalRamani, V. N.; Littman, D. R.; Figdor, C. G.; vanKooy, Y.: DC-SIGN, a dendritic cell-specific HIV-1-binding protein thatenhances trans-infection of T cells. Cell 100:587-597, 2000; and

Curtis, B. M.; Scharnowske, S.; Watson, A. J.: Sequence and expressionof a membrane- associated C-type lectin that exhibits CD4-independentbinding of human immunodeficiency virus enve.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CD209 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604672, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cd34 antigen (CD34, Accession NP_(—)001764.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD34 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CD34, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD34 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18308, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Cd34 antigen (CD34,Accession NP_(—)001764.1), a gene which is a monomeric cell surfaceantigen that is selectively expressed on human hematopoietic progenitorcells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CD34.

The function of CD34 has been established by previous studies. CD34 is amonomeric cell surface antigen with a molecular mass of approximately110 kD that is selectively expressed on human hematopoietic progenitorcells. In the hands of Sutherland et al. (1988), partial amino acidanalysis of highly purified CD34 antigen revealed no significantsequence similarity with any previously described structures. Sequentialimmunoprecipitation and Western blot analysis indicated that thisantigen is not a member of the leukosialin/sialophorin family, despitethe fact that these molecules share several structural similarities.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CD34.To analyze the involvement of CD34 in hematopoiesis, Cheng et al. (1996)produced both embryonic stem (ES) cells in mice null for the expressionof this mucin. Analysis of yolk sac-like hematopoietic development inembryoid bodies derived from CD34-null ES cells showed a significantdelay in both erythroid and myeloid differentiation that could bereversed by transfection of the mutant ES cells with CD34 constructsexpressing either a complete or truncated cytoplasmic domain. In spiteof these diminished embryonic hematopoietic progenitor numbers, theCD34-null mice developed normally, and the hematopoietic profile ofadult blood appeared typical. However, the colony-forming activity ofhematopoietic progenitors derived from both bone marrow and spleen wassignificantly reduced in adult CD34-deficient animals.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CD34 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cheng, J.; Baumhueter, S.; Cacalano, G.; Carver-Moore, K.; Thibodeaux,H.; Thomas, R.; Broxmeyer, H. E.; Cooper, S.; Hague, N.; Moore, M.;Lasky, L. A.: Hematopoietic defects in mice lacking the sialomucin CD34.Blood 87:479-490, 1996; and

Sutherland, D. R.; Watt, S. M.; Dowden, G.; Karhi, K.; Baker, M. A.;Greaves, M. F.; Smart, J. E.: Structural and partial amino acid sequenceanalysis of the human hemopoietic progenito.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CD34 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 142230, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cell division cycle 2-like 2 (CDC2L2, AccessionNP_(—)296370.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDC2L2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDC2L2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC2L2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9240, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Cell division cycle2-like 2 (CDC2L2, Accession NP_(—)296370.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CDC2L2.

CDCP1 (Accession NP_(—)073753.3) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDCP1 BINDING SITE1 and CDCP1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CDCP1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDCP1BINDING SITE1 and CDCP1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:14151 and SEQ ID:19953 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of CDCP1 (AccessionNP_(—)073753.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDCP1.

Cadherin 1, type 1, e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, AccessionNP_(—)004351.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDH1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2489, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 1, type 1,e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, Accession NP_(—)004351.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH1.

Cadherin 17, li cadherin (liver-intestine) (CDH17, AccessionNP_004054.2) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH17 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDH17, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDH17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3901, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 17, licadherin (liver-intestine) (CDH17, Accession NP_(—)004054.2), a genewhich may have a role in the morphological organization of liver andintestine and involved in intestinal peptide transport. Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH17.

The function of CDH17 has been established by previous studies. Thefirst step in oral absorption of many medically important peptide-baseddrugs, such as beta- lactam antibiotics, is mediated by an intestinalproton-dependent peptide transporter. Dantzig et al. (1994) identified amonoclonal antibody that blocked uptake of the beta-lactam cephalexin byhuman cells. By screening an expression library with this antibody, theauthors isolated cDNAs encoding a protein that they designated ‘humanpeptide transporter-1,’ or HPT1. Sequence analysis revealed that thepredicted 832-amino acid protein shares several structural features withthe cadherin superfamily of calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesionproteins. See 603006. Like the cadherins, HPT1 contains an extracellularregion with conserved motifs and a transmembrane domain. However, HPT1lacks the cytoplasmic domain found in other cadherins. Usingimmunohistochemical staining, Dantzig et al. (1994) localized HPT1 alongthe gastrointestinal tract and the pancreatic ducts, but not in kidney,lung, or several other tissues. Mammalian cells expressing HPT1 showedconsistently higher cephalexin uptake activity than controls. Uptake wasdependent on an inwardly directed proton gradient.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dantzig, A. H.; Hoskins, J.; Tabas, L. B.; Bright, S.; Shepard, R. L.;Jenkins, I. L.; Duckworth, D. C.; Sportsman, J. R.; Mackensen, D.;Rosteck, P. R., Jr.; Skatrud, P. L.: Association of intestinal peptidetransport with a protein related to the cadherin superfamily. Science264:430-433, 1994; and

Kremmidiotis, G.; Baker, E.; Crawford, J.; Eyre, H. J.; Nahmias, J.;Callen, D. F.: Localization of human cadherin genes to chromosomeregions exhibiting cancer-related loss of heteroz.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CDH17 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603017, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Carbohydrate (chondroitin) synthase 1 (CHSY1, AccessionNP_(—)055733.2) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CHSY1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHSY1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CHSY1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14947, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(chondroitin) synthase 1 (CHSY1, Accession NP_(—)055733.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHSY1.

Cold autoinflammatory syndrome 1 (CIAS1, Accession NP_(—)004886.2) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CIAS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CIAS1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CIAS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2330, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Coldautoinflammatory syndrome 1 (CIAS1, Accession NP_(—)004886.2), a genewhich may mediate protein-protein interactions; contains a leucine richrepeat and therefore may be associated with Familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome, muckle-wells syndrome. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome, muckle-wells syndrome, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CIAS1.

The function of CIAS1 has been established by previous studies. In apositional cloning effort to identify the gene mutated in familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome and Muckle-Wells syndrome, both of which mapto 1q44, Hoffman et al. (2001) cloned and characterized the CIAS1 gene,so named for ‘cold-induced autoinflammatory syndrome.’ The full-lengthcDNA corresponds to a 9-exon gene encoding an open reading frame of3,105 basepairs with 2 potential start codons in exon 1, with the secondstart codon meeting more Kozak criteria, and a stop codon at exon 9.Northern blot analysis identified a broad mRNA band of approximately 4kb expressed at a low level in peripheral blood leukocytes; little or noexpression was detectable in other tissues. Further analysis revealedextensive alternative splicing of exons 4 through 8 that resulted inmRNAs ranging from 3,315 to 4,170 bp, consistent with the Northern blotanalysis. The predicted protein encoded by the first splice form ofCIAS1 (exons 1-3, 5, and 7-9), called cryopyrin, consists of 920 aminoacids with a size of 105.7 kD and a PI of 6.16. The protein sequencecontains several distinct motifs including a pyrin domain in the aminoterminus (amino acids 13 through 83), a central nucleotide- binding site(NACHT subfamily) domain in exon 3 (amino acids 217 to 533), and aC-terminal leucine-rich repeat domain containing 7 leucine- rich repeats(amino acids 697 through 920). No nuclear localization signals wereidentified and no clear transmembrane regions were found. The largestprotein potentially encoded by the 9 exons of CIAS1 consists of 1,034amino acids with a size of 117.9 kD and 11 C-terminal leucine-richrepeats. Hoffman et al. (2001) suggested that cryopyrin is a signalingprotein involved in the regulation of apoptosis. Dode et al. (2002)identified CIAS1 mutations, all located in exon 3, in 9 unrelatedfamilies with MWS and in 3 unrelated families with familial coldurticaria (FCU), originating from France, England, and Algeria. Fivemutations were novel. The R260W mutation (606416.0005) was identified in2 families with MWS and in 2 families with FCU, of different ethnicorigins, thereby demonstrating that a single CIAS1 mutation may causeboth syndromes. This result indicated that modifier genes are involvedin determining either an MWS or an FCU phenotype. The finding of theG569R mutation (606416.0006) in asymptomatic individuals furtheremphasized the importance of a modifier gene (or genes) in determiningdisease phenotype. The authors suggested that identification ofmodifiers was likely to have significant therapeutic implications forthese severe diseases.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dode, C.; Le Du, N.; Cuisset, L.; Letourneur, F.; Berthelot, J.-M.;Vaudour, G.; Meyrier, A.; Watts, R. A.; Scott, D. G. I.; Nicholls, A.;Granel, B.; Frances, C.; Garcier, F.; Edery, P.; Boulinguez, S.;Domergues, J.-P.; Delpech, M.; Grateau, G.: New mutations of CIAS1 thatare responsible for Muckle-Wells syndrome and familial cold urticaria: anovel mutation underlies both syndromes. Am. J. Hum. Genet.70:1498-1506, 2002; and

Hoffman, H. M.; Mueller, J. L.; Broide, D. H.; Wanderer, A. A.;Kolodner, R. D.: Mutation of a new gene encoding a putative pyrin-likeprotein causes familial cold autoinflammatory syn.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CIAS1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606416, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CIP29 (Accession NP_(—)115740.3) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CIP29 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCIP29, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CIP29 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12541, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of CIP29 (AccessionNP_(—)115740.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CIP29.

Cytoskeleton associated protein 2 (CKAP2, Accession NP_(—)060674.2) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CKAP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CKAP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CKAP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6323, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Cytoskeletonassociated protein 2 (CKAP2, Accession NP_(—)060674.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CKAP2.

C-type (calcium dependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin,superfamily member 12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLECSF12 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CLECSF12, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLECSF12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18038, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2), a gene which is a pattern-recognition receptor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLECSF12.

The function of CLECSF12 has been established by previous studies.Yokota et al. (2001) cloned human dectin-1 using degenerative PCRamplification of mRNA isolated from dendritic cells and subsequent cDNAcloning. The human dectin-1 gene encodes a polypeptide of 247 aminoacids, 3 amino acids longer than the mouse protein. Dectin-1 contains animmunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif within the cytoplasmicdomain. Human dectin-1 mRNA is expressed predominantly in peripheralblood leukocytes and preferentially by dendritic cells. The mRNA encodesa 33-kD glycoprotein. In human epidermis, the protein is expressedselectively by Langerhans cells, which are an epidermal subset ofdendritic cells. A truncated form of dectin-1 RNA encodes a polypeptidelacking almost the entire neck domain, which is required foraccessibility of the carbohydrate recognition domain to ligands.Truncated dectin is produced by alternative splicing. Brown and Gordon(2001) identified dectin-1 as a beta-glucan receptor present onmacrophages. In contrast to its reported specificity for dendritic cells(Yokota et al. (2001), Brown and Gordon (2001)) found that dectin-1 wasexpressed in every macrophage population examined and in more tissuesthan was previously reported with the highest expression being in theliver, lung, and thymus. Brown and Gordon (2001) found that dectin-1 isa pattern-recognition receptor that recognizes a variety ofbeta-1,3-linked and beta-1,6-linked glucans from fungi and plants.Dectin-1 did not recognize monosaccharides or carbohydrates withdifferent linkages. Laminarin and glucan phosphate, a structurallydefined immunologically active beta-glucan, were the most effectiveinhibitors; both bind to the beta-glucan receptor on monocytes andmacrophages. Soluble recombinant dectin-1 stimulates the proliferationof T lymphocytes (Ariizumi et al. (2000)). In a whole-cell bindingassay, binding of T cells to NIH 3T3 cells expressing dectin-1 was notinhibited by beta-glucans. Therefore, Brown and Gordon (2001) concludedthat dectin-1 has 2 ligand binding sites: one that recognizes anendogenous ligand on T cells, and another for exogenous carbohydrates.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ariizumi, K.; Shen, G.-L.; Shikano, S.; Xu, S.; Ritter, R., III;Kumamoto, T.; Edelbaum, D.; Morita, A.; Bergstresser, P. R.; Takashima,A.: Identification of a novel, dendritic cell-associated molecule,dectin-1, by subtractive cDNA cloning. J. Biol. Chem. 275:20157-20167,2000; and

Brown, G. D.; Gordon, S.: A new receptor for beta-glucans. Nature413:36-37, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CLECSF12 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606264, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. 2′,3′-cyclic nucleotide 3′ phosphodiesterase (CNP, AccessionNP_(—)149124.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CNP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CNP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CNP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16430, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of 2′,3′-cyclicnucleotide 3′ phosphodiesterase (CNP, Accession NP_(—)149124.1), a genewhich can link tubulin to membranes and may regulate cytoplasmicmicrotubule distribution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CNP.

The function of CNP has been established by previous studies. Cyclicnucleotide phosphodiesterase is a useful marker of myelin. CNPase is amembrane-bound enzyme found at high concentrations in central nervoussystem myelin and in the outer segments of photoreceptors in the retina(Vogel and Thompson, 1988). Two proteins with CNP activity are known toexist in brain and lymphoid tissues. They appear to be the products ofdistinct but related mRNA species. Kurihara et al. (1990) showed thatthe 2 gene products can arise by translation of 2 mRNAs alternativelyspliced from a single transcript. In bovine and human brain, thereappears to be a single species of mRNA (Vogel and Thompson, 1988), andthe bovine brain and retinal forms of the enzyme appear to be identicalin sequence Bifulco et al. (2002) demonstrated that CNP is firmlyassociated with tubulin (OMIM Ref. No. 602529) from brain tissue andthyroid cells. They showed that CNP acts as a microtubule-associatedprotein in promoting microtubule assembly. This activity was found toreside in the C terminus of the enzyme. The authors concluded that CNPis a membrane-bound microtubule-associated protein that can link tubulinto membranes and may regulate cytoplasmic microtubule distribution

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Vogel, U.S.; Thompson, R. J.: Molecular structure, localization, andpossible functions of the myelin-associated enzyme2-prime,3-prime-cyclic nucleotide 3-prime-phosphodiesterase. J.Neurochem. 50:1667-1677, 1988; and

Bifulco, M.; Laezza, C.; Stingo, S.; Wolff, J.:.:2-prime,3-prime-cyclicnucleotide 3-prime-phosphodiesterase: a membrane-bound,microtubule-associated protein and membrane anchor for tub.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CNP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 123830, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Component of oligomeric golgi complex 3 (COG3, AccessionNP_(—)113619.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. COG3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by COG3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of COG3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12970, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Component ofoligomeric golgi complex 3 (COG3, Accession NP_(—)113619.1), a genewhich is critical for the structure and function of the Golgi apparatus.Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with COG3.

The function of COG3 has been established by previous studies.Multiprotein complexes are key determinants of Golgi apparatus structureand its capacity for intracellular transport and glycoproteinmodification. Several complexes have been identified, including theGolgi transport complex (GTC), the LDLC complex, which is involved inglycosylation reactions, and the SEC34 complex, which is involved invesicular transport. These 3 complexes are identical and have beentermed the conserved oligomeric Golgi (COG) complex, which includes COG3(Ungar et al., 2002). By SDS-PAGE analysis of bovine brain cytosol,Ungar et al. (2002) identified the 8 subunits of the COG complex.Immunofluorescence microscopy demonstrated that COG1 (LDLB; 606973)colocalizes with COG7 (OMIM Ref. No. 606978), as well as with COG3 andCOG5 (OMIM Ref. No. 606821), with a Golgi marker in a perinucleardistribution. Immunoprecipitation analysis showed that all COG subunitsinteract with COG2 (LDLC; 606974). Ungar et al. (2002) concluded thatthe COG complex is critical for the structure and function of the Golgiapparatus and can influence intracellular membrane trafficking

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Suvorova, E. S.; Kurten, R. C.; Lupashin, V. V.: Identification of ahuman orthologue of Sec34p as a component of the cis-Golgi vesicletethering machinery. J. Biol. Chem. 276:22810-22818, 2001; and

Ungar, D.; Oka, T.; Brittle, E. E.; Vasile, E.; Lupashin, V. V.;Chatterton, J. E.; Heuser, J. E.; Krieger, M.; Waters, M. G.:Characterization of a mammalian Golgi- localized protein c.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of COG3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606975, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Collectin sub-family member 12 (COLEC12, AccessionNP_(—)110408.2) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. COLEC12 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COLEC12,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COLEC12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:583, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Collectinsub-family member 12 (COLEC12, Accession NP_(—)110408.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with COLEC12.

Cox15 homolog, cytochrome c oxidase assembly protein (yeast) (COX15,Accession NP_(—)510870.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. COX15 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by COX15, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COX15BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:907, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Cox15 homolog,cytochrome c oxidase assembly protein (yeast) (COX15, AccessionNP_(—)510870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COX15.

Carboxypeptidase a4 (CPA4, Accession NP_(—)057436.1) is another GAM25target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPA4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CPA4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPA4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Carboxypeptidase a4(CPA4, Accession NP_(—)057436.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CPA4.

cPLA2delta (Accession XP_(—)208820.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. cPLA2delta BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by cPLA2delta, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofcPLA2delta BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7513, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of cPLA2delta(Accession XP_(—)208820.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with cPLA2delta.

cPLA2delta (Accession NP_(—)828848.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. cPLA2delta BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by cPLA2delta, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofcPLA2delta BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7513, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of cPLA2delta(Accession NP_(—)828848.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with cPLA2delta.

Cleavage and polyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2,Accession XP_(—)029311.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPSF2 BINDING SITE1 and CPSF2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byCPSF2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPSF2 BINDING SITE1 andCPSF2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7665 and SEQ ID:4882respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Cleavage andpolyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2, AccessionXP_(—)029311.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPSF2.

CRB3 (Accession NP_(—)777378.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CRB3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCRB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRB3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16619, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of CRB3 (AccessionNP_(—)777378.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CRB3.

Cartilage associated protein (CRTAP, Accession NP_(—)006362.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRTAP BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CRTAP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRTAPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18797, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Cartilageassociated protein (CRTAP, Accession NP_(—)006362.1), a gene which is anovel developmentally regulated chick embryo protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CRTAP.

The function of CRTAP has been established by previous studies.Castagnola et al. (1997) isolated a mouse Crtap cDNA from a subtractedlibrary specific for mRNAs highly expressed in hypertrophic chondrocytescompared to proliferating and early differentiating chondrocytes. Usinga mouse Crtap clone to screen a human fetal brain cDNA library,Tonachini et al. (1999) identified human CRTAP cDNA clones. Human CRTAPencodes a deduced 401-amino acid protein with a a putative signalpeptide of 26 amino acids. CRTAP contains 2 potential N-glycosylationsignals. CRTAP shares 89% amino acid sequence identity with mouse Crtapand 51% identity with the chick homolog. The mouse and human genescontain a C-terminal region of approximately 120 amino acids not presentin the chick protein Using Northern blot analysis of human tissues,Tonachini et al. (1999) detected 2-kb and 4-kb CRTAP transcripts inbrain, heart, kidney, lung, small intestine, and skeletal muscle. In alltissues except brain, the 2-kb transcript was more abundant. Usingimmunohistochemistry, the authors detected CRTAP expression in articularchondrocytes. In mouse, Morello et al. (1999) detected 3 Crtaptranscripts in a range of tissues, including all mouse embryoniccartilages. In chick, Castagnola et al. (1997) detected a single Crtaptranscript in a broad range of embryonic tissues with the strongestexpression in the developing cartilage. They detected expression in theextracellular matrix of the forming cartilage surrounding the notochord,the developing sclera, the sphenoid and mandibular cartilage, the longbone cartilage, and the developing sternal cartilage

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Castagnola, P.; Gennari, M.; Morello, R.; Tonachini, L.; Marin, O.;Gaggero, A.; Cancedda, R.: Cartilage associated protein (CASP) is anovel developmentally regulated chick embryo protein. J. Cell Sci.110:1351-1359, 1997; and

Morello, R.; Tonachini, L.; Monticone, M.; Viggiano, L.; Rocchi, M.;Cancedda, R.; Castagnola, P.: cDNA cloning, characterization andchromosome mapping of Crtap encoding the mouse carti.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CRTAP arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605497, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Casein kinase 2, alpha prime polypeptide (CSNK2A2, AccessionNP_(—)001887.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CSNK2A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CSNK2A2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CSNK2A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19142,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Casein kinase 2,alpha prime polypeptide (CSNK2A2, Accession NP_(—)001887.1), a genewhich catalyzes the phosphorylation of serine or threonine residues inproteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCSNK2A2.

The function of CSNK2A2 has been established by previous studies.Phosphorylation of the human p53 protein (OMIM Ref. No. 191170) atser392 is responsive to ultraviolet (UV) but not gamma irradiation.Keller et al. (2001) identified and purified a mammalian UV-activatedprotein kinase complex that phosphorylates ser392 in vitro. This kinasecomplex contains CK2 and the chromatin transcriptional elongation factorFACT, a heterodimer of SPT16 (OMIM Ref. No. 605012) and SSRP1 (OMIM Ref.No. 604328). In vitro studies showed that FACT alters the specificity ofCK2 in the complex such that it selectively phosphorylates p53 overother substrates, including casein. In addition, phosphorylation by thekinase complex was found to enhance p53 activity. These results provideda potential mechanism for p53 activation by UV irradiation Doray et al.(2002) demonstrated that the Golgi-localized, gamma-ear-containingadenosine diphosphate ribosylation factor-binding proteins (GGA1, 606004and GGA3, 606006) and the coat protein adaptor protein-1 (AP-1) complex(see OMIM Ref. No. AP1G2, 603534) colocalize in clathrin-coated buds ofthe trans-Golgi networks of mouse L cells and human HeLa cells. Bindingstudies revealed a direct interaction between the hinge domains of theGGAs and the gamma-ear domain of AP-1. Further, AP-1 contained boundcasein kinase-2 that phosphorylated GGA1 and GGA3, thereby causingautoinhibition. Doray et al. (2002) demonstrated that thisautoinhibition could induce the directed transfer of mannose 6-phosphatereceptors (see OMIM Ref. No. 154540) from the GGAs to AP-1. Mannose6-phosphate receptors that were defective in binding to GGAs were poorlyincorporated into adaptor protein complex containing clathrin coatedvesicles. Thus, Doray et al. (2002) concluded that GGAs and the AP-1complex interact to package mannose 6-phosphate receptors intoAP-1-containing coated vesicles

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function ofCSNK2A2. To determine the functional and developmental role of proteinkinase casein kinase II, Xu et al. (1999) used homologous recombinationto disrupt the gene encoding Csnk2a2 in transgenic mice. They found thatCsnk2a2 is preferentially expressed in late stages of spermatogenesis,and male mice in which Csnk2a2 has been disrupted are infertile, witholigospermia and globozoospermia (‘round-headed spermatozoa’). This wasthe first demonstration of the unique role for a Ck2 isoform indevelopment. The primary spermatogenic defect in the Csnk2a2-/-testis isa specific abnormality of anterior head shaping of elongatingspermatids; this is the first defined gene that regulates sperm headmorphogenesis. As the germ cells differentiate, they are capable ofundergoing chromatin condensation, although many abnormal cells aredeleted through apoptosis or Sertoli cell phagocytosis. The few thatsurvived to populate the epididymis exhibited head abnormalities similarto those described in human globozoospermia; thus, Csnk2a2 may be acandidate gene for inherited abnormalities of sperm morphogenesis

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CSNK2A2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Doray, B.; Ghosh, P.; Griffith, J.; Geuze, H. J.; Kornfeld, S.:Cooperation of GGAs and AP-1 in packaging MPRs at the trans-Golginetwork. Science 297:1700-1703, 2002; and

Xu, X.; Toselli, P. A.; Russell, L. D.; Seldin, D. C.: Globozoospermiain mice lacking the casein kinase II alpha-prime catalytic subunit.Nature Genet. 23:118-121, 1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CSNK2A2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 115442, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CTEN (Accession NP_(—)116254.3) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CTEN BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CTEN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTEN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9806, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of CTEN (AccessionNP_(—)116254.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CTEN.

Chemokine (c-x-c motif) ligand 16 (CXCL16, Accession NP_(—)071342.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CXCL16 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CXCL16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CXCL16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3618, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 16 (CXCL16, Accession NP_(—)071342.1), a gene whichinduces calcium mobilization. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CXCL16.

The function of CXCL16 has been established by previous studies. Using a2-step EST database search in which putative transcripts were scannedfor the occurrence of functional patterns, Matloubian et al. (2000)identified a cDNA encoding a CXC chemokine that they termed CXCL16. Thepredicted 273-amino acid CXCL16 protein, which is 49% identical to the246-amino acid mouse sequence, contains a non-glu/leu/arg (ELR)motif-containing CXC chemokine domain, a mucin-like spacer region, atransmembrane domain, and a cytoplasmic tail with a potential tyrosinephosphorylation and SH2 protein-binding site. CXCL16 was the firsttransmembrane CXC chemokine identified; CX3CL1 (SCYD1; 601880), whichalso has a mucin-like spacer region, was the only other knowntransmembrane chemokine. Northern blot analysis of mouse and humantissues detected a 2.2-kb CXCL16 transcript in spleen, lymph nodes,Peyer patches, lung, kidney, small intestine, and thymus, with weakexpression in heart and liver and no expression in brain and bonemarrow. Flow cytometry and Western blot analysis demonstrated expressionof an approximately 60-kD glycosylated cell-surface protein as well as acell supernatant 35-kD soluble protein. Flow cytometry of cells frommouse tissues indicated that CXCL16 is found on CD11C (ITGAX;151510)-positive splenic and lymph node dendritic cells; this expressionwas increased after injection with lipopolysaccharide.Immunohistochemical analysis showed that CXCL16 is expressed in T-cellareas of the splenic white pulp, lymph nodes, the thymus medulla, and,interestingly, in the splenic red pulp. No staining was observed inB-cell areas. After injection of inflammatory mediators, expression wasenhanced in T-cell zones and, more prominently, in splenic red pulp.Chemotaxis assays found that CXCL16 induced a strong chemotacticresponse in activated CD8 T cells. In addition, CXCL16 induced calciummobilization. Expression cloning of mouse Cxcl16 identified a proteinwith 71% amino acid identity to human BONZO (OMIM Ref. No. 605163),which Matloubian et al. (2000) renamed CXCR6. Human and mouse cellsexpressing CXCR6 showed a strong chemotactic response to CXCL16 but notto other chemokines. The authors concluded that CXCL16 and CXCR6probably function in interactions between dendritic cells and T cellsand in regulating T-cell migration in the splenic red pulp. Macrophagesendocytose oxidized low density lipoprotein (OxLDL) by areceptor-mediated mechanism. By expression cloning from a phorbolester-stimulated THP-1 cell library, Shimaoka et al. (2000) isolated acDNA encoding SRPSOX (scavenger receptor that binds phophatidylserineand oxidized lipoprotein). The deduced 254-amino acid type Itransmembrane protein is identical to the CXCL16 protein reported byMatloubian et al. (2000) except that SRPSOX differs by 2 residues andlacks the N-terminal 19 amino acids. Cells expressing SRPSOX bound tophophatidylserine-coated plates; this binding could be inhibited byOxLDL. Scatchard analysis confirmed that SRPSOX is a specific receptorfor OxLDL but not LDL or acetyl- LDL. Fluorescence microscopydemonstrated OxLDL uptake in SRPSOX-expressing cells. Immunoblotanalysis showed that SRPSOX is expressed as a 30-kD protein in human andmouse macrophages. Northern blot analysis revealeddifferentiation-inducible expression of 1.8- and 2.5-kb transcripts inmacrophages.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Matloubian, M.; David, A.; Engel, S.; Ryan, J. E.; Cyster, J. G.: Atransmembrane CXC chemokine is a ligand for HIV-coreceptor Bonzo. NatureImmun. 1:298-304, 2000; and

Shimaoka, T.; Kume, N.; Minami, M.; Hayashida, K.; Kataoka, H.; Kita,T.; Yonehara, S.: Molecular cloning of a novel scavenger receptor foroxidized low density lipoprotein, SR-PSOX.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CXCL16 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605398, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CYCS (Accession NP_(—)061820.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CYCS BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYCS,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYCS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18428, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of CYCS (AccessionNP_(—)061820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYCS.

Chromosome y open reading frame 15b (CYorf15B, Accession NP_115965.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYorf15BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CYorf15B, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CYorf15B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7001, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome y openreading frame 15b (CYorf15B, Accession NP_(—)115965.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CYorf15B.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily i (aromatic compound-inducible), polypeptide2 (CYP1A2, Accession NP_(—)000752.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP1A2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP1A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP1A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1202, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily i (aromatic compound-inducible), polypeptide 2 (CYP1A2,Accession NP_(—)000752.1), a gene which intervenes in an NADPH-dependentelectron transport pathway. and therefore may be associated withPorphyria cutanea tarda. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Porphyria cutanea tarda, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYP1A2.

The function of CYP1A2 has been established by previous studies. P1-450(CYP1A1; 108330) and P3-450 are 2 members of the dioxin-inducible P450gene family. Jaiswal et al. (1987) determined the cDNA (3,064 bp) andprotein (515 residues; M(r) =58,294) sequences of P3-450. They showed bystudy of somatic cell hybrids that both the P3-450 and the P1-450 locireside on human chromosome 15. In the mouse and hamster, the 2 genes arelocated near the equivalent of the mannosephosphate isomerase (MPI)locus (OMIM Ref. No. 154550). The same may be true in man; MPI islocated in the region 15q22-qter. The 2 CYP1 genes are within 25 kb ofeach other and probably are not separated by other genes (Nebert, 1988).The enzyme involved in O-deethylation of phenacetin is 1 of 9 forms ofcytochrome P-450 that have been purified to electrophoretic homogeneityfrom human liver microsomes (Guengerich et al., 1986). PhenacetinO-deethylase differs from another cytochrome P-450 enzyme that showsgenetic polymorphism, debrisoquine 4-hydroxylase (OMIM Ref. No. 124030),in molecular mass, amino acid composition, catalytic activity, andimmunochemical properties. Butler et al. (1989) reviewed the evidencethat phenacetin O-deethylase, otherwise known as P450(PA), is theproduct of the CYP1A2 gene. Devonshire et al. (1983) demonstrated agenetic polymorphism for phenacetin O-deethylation, with 5 to 10% of thepopulation deficient in this activity. Cigarette smoking has been shownto increase microsomal phenacetin O-deethylase activity (Sesardic etal., 1988). Butler et al. (1989) reported that human hepatic microsomalcaffeine 3-demethylation, the initial major step in caffeinebiotransformation in humans, is selectively catalyzed by this cytochromeP-450. Estimation of caffeine 3-demethylation activity in humans may beuseful in the characterization of arylamine N-oxidation phenotypes andin the assessment of whether or not the hepatic levels of thiscytochrome, as affected by environmental or genetic factors, contributeto interindividual differences in susceptibility to arylamine-inducedcancers. Smokers have been demonstrated to have increased rates ofcaffeine disposition, with plasma half lives one-half that ofnonsmokers. Furthermore, rates of caffeine metabolism vary betweenindividuals, as caffeine half-life values ranging from 1.5 to 9.5 hourshave been reported. Buters et al. (1996) showed that in mice theclearance of caffeine is determined primarily by CYP1A2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Butler, M. A.; Iwasaki, M.; Guengerich, F. P.; Kadlubar, F. F.: Humancytochrome P-450(PA) (P-450IA2), the phenacetin O-deethylase, isprimarily responsible for the hepatic 3-demethylation of caffeine andN-oxidation of carcinogenic arylamines. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.86:7696-7700, 1989; and

Christiansen, L.; Bygum, A.; Jensen, A.; Thomsen, K.; Brandrup, F.;Horder, M.; Petersen, N. E.: Association between CYP1A2 polymorphism andsusceptibility to porphyria cutanea tarda.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CYP1A2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 124060, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cytochrome p450, subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible),polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6, Accession NP_(—)000758.1) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP2B6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCYP2B6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP2B6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6,Accession NP_(—)000758.1), a gene which oxidizes a variety ofstructurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, andxenobiotics. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP2B6.

The function of CYP2B6 has been established by previous studies. Thumand Borlak (2000) investigated the gene expression of major humancytochrome P450 genes in various regions of explanted hearts from 6patients with dilated cardiomyopathy and 1 with transposition of thearterial trunk and 2 samples of normal heart. mRNA for cytochrome 2B6was predominantly expressed in the right ventricle. A strong correlationbetween tissue-specific gene expression and enzyme activity was found.Thum and Borlak (2000) concluded that their findings showed thatexpression of genes for cytochrome P450 monooxgenases and verapamilmetabolism are found predominantly in the right side of the heart, andsuggested that this observation may explain the lack of efficacy ofcertain cardioselective drugs. Using a cloned cDNA that codes for ahuman ortholog of the phenobarbital-inducible cytochrome P450IIBsubfamily in rodents, Santisteban et al. (1988) localized the CYP2B genefamily to 19cen-q13.3 by Southern blot hybridization to DNA extractedfrom a panel of human-rodent somatic cell hybrids. Miles et al. (1988)established the chromosomal localization of the CYP2B gene subfamily tobe 19q12-q13.2, close to the location of CYP2A (OMIM Ref. No. 123960),by Southern blot analysis of human-rodent somatic cell hybrids.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Santisteban, I.; Povey, S.; Shephard, E. A.; Phillips, I. R.: The majorphenobarbital-inducible cytochrome P-450 gene subfamily (P450IIB) mappedto the long arm of human chromosome 19. Ann. Hum. Genet. 52:129-135,1988; and

Thum, T.; Borlak, J.: Gene expression in distinct regions of the heart.Lancet 355:979-983, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CYP2B6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605059, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CYP51A1 (Accession NP_(—)000777.1) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP51A1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCYP51A1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP51A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17115, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of CYP51A1 (AccessionNP_(—)000777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP51A1.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily viiib (sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase),polypeptide 1 (CYP8B1, Accession NP_(—)004382.1) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP8B1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCYP8B1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP8B1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily viiib (sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase), polypeptide 1 (CYP8B1,Accession NP_(—)004382.1), a gene which functions in bile acidbiosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP8B1.

The function of CYP8B1 has been established by previous studies. Zhangand Chiang (2001) showed that hepatocyte nuclear factor-4-alpha (HNF4A;600281) strongly activates CYP8B1 promoter activity, whereas CYP7Apromoter-binding factor (CPF, or NR5A2; 604453) has much less effect.The promoter activities were strongly repressed by bile acid. EMSA andsite-directed mutagenesis analysis indicated that HNF4A, CPF, and thebile acid response element have overlapping binding sites in CYP8B1.Mammalian 2-hybrid analysis demonstrated interaction of HNF4A with thesmall heterodimer partner (SHP; 604630). Functional analysis determinedthat SHP represses HNF4A-induced CYP8B1 transcription. Zhang and Chiang(2001) concluded that bile acids repress human CYP8B1 transcription byreducing the transactivation activity of HNF4A through the interactionof HNF4A with SHP and a reduction of HNF4A expression in liver. Gafvelset al. (1999) obtained cDNAs encoding human and mouse CYP8B1. Thededuced 501-amino acid human CYP8B1 protein is approximately 75%identical to the mouse and rabbit proteins. It contains a hydrophobic,membrane-spanning N terminus and conserved oxygen- binding,steroidogenic, and heme-binding segments. Northern blot analysisrevealed expression of a 3.9-kb CYP8B1 transcript in liver. In mouse,expression was restricted to liver.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gafvels, M.; Olin, M.; Chowdhary, B. P.; Raudsepp, T.; Andersson, U.;Persson, B.; Jansson, M.; Bjorkhem, I.; Eggertsen, G.: Structure andchromosomal assignment of the sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase gene (CYP8B1)in human and mouse: eukaryotic cytochrome P-450 gene devoid of introns.Genomics 56:184-196, 1999; and

Zhang, M.; Chiang, J. Y. L.: Transcriptional regulation of the humansterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase gene (CYP8B1): roles of hepatocyte nuclearfactor 4-alpha in mediating bile acid repre.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CYP8B1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602172, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Debranching enzyme homolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (DBR1, AccessionNP_(—)057300.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DBR1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DBR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19169, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Debranching enzymehomolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (DBR1, Accession NP_(—)057300.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DBR1.

Density-regulated protein (DENR, Accession XP_(—)113714.2) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DENR BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DENR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DENR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3444, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Density-regulatedprotein (DENR, Accession XP_(—)113714.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DENR.

Density-regulated protein (DENR, Accession NP_(—)003668.2) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DENR BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DENR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DENR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3444, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Density-regulatedprotein (DENR, Accession NP_(—)003668.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DENR.

DKFZP434B044 (Accession NP_(—)113664.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434B044 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434B044, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434B044 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5045, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434B044(Accession NP_(—)113664.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434B044.

DKFZp434C0923 (Accession NP_(—)060068.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434C0923 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434C0923, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434C0923 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3728, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434C0923(Accession NP_(—)060068.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434C0923.

DKFZP434D146 (Accession NP_(—)056410.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434D146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434D146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434D146BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10108, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434D146(Accession NP_(—)056410.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434D146.

DKFZp434E2220 (Accession NP_(—)060082.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434E2220 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434E2220, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434E2220 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17183, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434E2220(Accession NP_(—)060082.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434E2220.

DKFZP434F0318 (Accession NP_(—)110444.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434F0318 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434F0318, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434F0318 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14934, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434F0318(Accession NP_(—)110444.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434F0318.

DKFZp547H025 (Accession NP_(—)064546.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547H025 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547H025, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547H025 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10247, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547H025(Accession NP_(—)064546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547H025.

DKFZP564J0863 (Accession NP_(—)056274.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564J0863 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564J0863, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564J0863 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2610, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564J0863(Accession NP_(—)056274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564J0863.

DKFZP564O0523 (Accession NP_(—)115496.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564O0523 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564O0523, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564O0523 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6069, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564O0523(Accession NP_(—)115496.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564O0523.

DKFZP566I1024 (Accession NP_(—)056226.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566I1024 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566I1024, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566I1024 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3248, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition ofDKFZP566I1024(Accession NP_(—)056226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DKFZP566I1024.

DKFZp667B1218 (Accession NP_(—)808881.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667B1218 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667B1218, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667B1218 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19212, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667B1218(Accession NP_(—)808881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667B1218.

DKFZp667E0512 (Accession XP_(—)117353.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667E0512 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667E0512, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667E0512 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19169, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667E0512(Accession XP_(—)117353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667E0512.

DKFZp761B107 (Accession NP_(—)775734.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13045, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B107(Accession NP_(—)775734.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B107.

DKFZp761H039 (Accession NP_(—)061181.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761H039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761H039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761H039 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16380, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761H039(Accession NP_(—)061181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761H039.

DKFZp761J139 (Accession NP_(—)115656.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761J139 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761J139, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761J139 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17889, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761J139(Accession NP_(—)115656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761J139.

DKFZp762H185 (Accession XP_(—)172976.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762H185 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762H185, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762H185 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18358, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762H185(Accession XP_(—)172976.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762H185.

Down syndrome critical region gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NP_(—)061835.1)is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSCR6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DSCR6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDSCR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13892, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Down syndromecritical region gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NP_(—)061835.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DSCR6.

DUSP18 (Accession NP_(—)689724.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DUSP18 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DUSP18,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DUSP18 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17445, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of DUSP18 (AccessionNP_(—)689724.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DUSP18.

EEF2K (Accession NP_(—)037434.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EEF2K BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EEF2K,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EEF2K BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of EEF2K (AccessionNP_(—)037434.1), a gene which phosphorylates serine or threonine on theeukaryotic elongation factor-2 and therefore may be associated withSystemic lupus erythematosus and cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Systemic lupuserythematosus and cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EEF2K.

The function of EEF2K has been established by previous studies. Usingdegenerate PCR primers based on worm and rabbit peptide sequences forEef2k, followed by 5-prime and 3-prime RACE and RT-PCR on a glioma cellline, Ryazanov et al. (1997) obtained cDNAs encoding rodent and humanEEF2K. The deduced 725-amino acid human protein is 90% identical to therodent proteins. EEF2K lacks homology to other serine/threonine kinasesor to other calmodulin-dependent kinases, apart from a glycine-rich loopthat is part of the ATP-binding site. All EEF2K sequences contain ahighly-conserved 200-residue catalytic domain. There is also a conservedC-terminal coiled-coil region. SDS-PAGE and functional analysis showedexpression of a 100-kD protein whose activity was strictlycalmodulin-dependent. Northern blot analysis revealed ubiquitousexpression of a major 3.1-kb transcript and minor 6.1- and 2.5-kbtranscripts. Expression was particularly abundant in heart and skeletalmuscle, suggesting that EEF2 phosphorylation may be particularlyimportant in muscle. Arora et al. (2002) found that a majority ofpatients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE; 152700) have high titeranti-EEF2K antibodies capable of immunoprecipitating functional enzyme.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ryazanov, A. G.; Ward, M. D.; Mendola, C. E.; Pavur, K. S.; Dorovkov, M.V.; Wiedmann, M.; Erdjument-Bromage, H.; Tempst, P.; Parmer, T. G.;Prostko, C. R.; Germino, F. J.; Hait, W. N.: Identification of a newclass of protein kinases represented by eukaryotic elongation factor-2kinase. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 94:4884-4889, 1997; and

Arora, S.; Yang, J.-M.; Craft, J.; Hait, W.: Detection ofanti-elongation factor 2 kinase (calmodulin-dependent protein kinaseIII) antibodies in patients with systemic lupus erythemato.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EEF2K arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606968, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Eh-domain containing 2 (EHD2, Accession NP_(—)055416.2) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EHD2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by EHD2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EHD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7811, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Eh-domaincontaining 2 (EHD2, Accession NP_(—)055416.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHD2.

ELP3 (Accession NP_(—)060561.3) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ELP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ELP3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ELP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4705, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of ELP3 (AccessionNP_(—)060561.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ELP3.

ET(B)R-LP-2 (Accession NP_(—)004758.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ET(B)R-LP-2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byET(B)R-LP-2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ET(B)R-LP-2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3185, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of ET(B)R-LP-2(Accession NP_(—)004758.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ET(B)R-LP-2.

Ellis van creveld syndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)055371.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVC BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EVC, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof EVC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6657, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Ellis van creveldsyndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)055371.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EVC.

Ellis van creveld syndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)714928.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVC BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EVC, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof EVC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6657, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Ellis van creveldsyndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)714928.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EVC.

Ecotropic viral integration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVI5 BINDINGSITE1 and EVI5 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by EVI5, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EVI5 BINDING SITE1 and EVI5 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:19835 and SEQ ID:19191 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Ecotropic viralintegration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EVI5.

Coagulation factor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, AccessionNP_(—)003941.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. F2RL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by F2RL3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of F2RL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18613, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Coagulation factorii (thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, Accession NP_(—)003941.1), a genewhich Protease-activated receptor 4; G protein-coupled receptor thatincreases phosphoinositide hydrolysis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with F2RL3.

The function of F2RL3 has been established by previous studies.Protease-activated receptors 1 (PAR1; 187930), 2 (PAR2; 600933), and 3(PAR3; 601919) are members of a unique G protein-coupled receptorfamily. They are characterized by a tethered peptide ligand at theextracellular amino terminus that is generated by minor proteolysis. Xuet al. (1998) identified a partial cDNA sequence of a fourth member ofthis family, PAR4, in an expressed sequence tag (EST) database, and afull-length cDNA clone was isolated from a lymphoma Daudi cell cDNAlibrary. The open reading frame coded for a 7-transmembrane domainprotein of 385 amino acids with 33% amino acid sequence identity withPAR1-3. A putative protease cleavage site was identified within theextracellular amino terminus. Northern blot analysis showed that PAR4mRNA is expressed in a number of human tissues, with high levels beingpresent in lung, pancreas, thyroid, testis, and small intestine. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, Xu et al. (1998) mapped the PAR4gene to 19p12.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of F2RL3.Sambrano et al. (2001) demonstrated that platelets from Par4-deficientmice failed to change shape, mobilize calcium, secrete ATP, or aggregatein response to thrombin.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for F2RL3 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Xu, W.-F.; Andersen, H.; Whitmore, T. E.; Presnell, S. R.; Yee, D. P.;Ching, A.; Gilbert, T.; Davie, E. W.; Foster, D. C.: Cloning andcharacterization of human protease-activated receptor 4. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 95:6642-6646, 1998; and

Sambrano, G. R.; Weiss, E. J.; Zheng, Y.-W.; Huang, W.; Coughlin, S. R.:Role of thrombin signalling in platelets in haemostasis and thrombosis.Nature 413:74-78, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of F2RL3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602779, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Coagulation factor iii (thromboplastin, tissue factor) (F3,Accession NP_(—)001984.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by F3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of F3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14357, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Coagulation factoriii (thromboplastin, tissue factor) (F3, Accession NP_(—)001984.1), agene which functions in normal hemostasis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with F3.

The function of F3 has been established by previous studies. Factor III,a glycoprotein component of cell membranes, is an essential cofactor forfactor VII- dependent activation of blood coagulation and activates theextrinsic pathway of blood coagulation in the presence of factor XII andcalcium. It may be the primary physiologic initiator of bloodcoagulation. This may explain why factor III is the only protein in thecoagulation pathway for which a congenital deficiency has not beendescribed. Carson et al. (1985) mapped F3 to 1pter-p21 by study ofsomatic cell hybrids with a species-specific sensitive chromogenicassay. Spicer et al. (1987) isolated cDNA clones for tissue factor. Theamino acid sequence deduced from the nucleotide sequence of the cDNAsindicates that tissue factor is synthesized as a higher molecular weightprecursor with a leader sequence of 32 amino acids, while the sequenceof the mature protein suggests that there are 3 distinct domains:extracellular (residues 1-219), hydrophobic (residues 220-242), andcytoplasmic (residues 243-263). Scarpati et al. (1987) screened a humanplacenta cDNA library in lambda-gt11 for expression of tissue factorantigens. Among 4 million recombinant clones screened, one that waspositive expressed a protein that shares epitopes with authentic humanbrain tissue factor. The 1.1-kb cDNA insert encodes a peptide containingthe N-terminal protein sequence of brain tissue factor. By means of thisclone used in hybridization to flow-sorted human chromosomes, Scarpatiet al. (1987) showed that the tissue factor gene is located onchromosome 1. Scarpati et al. (1987) used a RFLP to map factor 3 toproximal 1p by multipoint linkage analysis with probes known to spanthat region. Judging by the location arrived at by somatic cellhybridization, the location of F3 may be in the region 1p22-p21. By insitu hybridization, Kao et al. (1988) likewise mapped F3 to 1p22-p21.Mackman et al. (1989) presented the complete sequence of the F3 gene. Itis 12.4 kb long and has 6 exons separated by 5 introns. Mackman et al.(1990) concluded that the tissue factor promoter is relatively complex.Tissue factor (TF) is an integral membrane glycoprotein that, whenexposed to plasma, is a potent procoagulant. As stated earlier, it isbelieved to be the physiologic initiator of blood coagulation. Toomey etal. (1997) found that, in contrast to findings of earlier studies whichshowed that TF-null mouse embryos did not survive beyond midgestation,14% of TF-deficient embryos from a hybrid background escaped this earlymortality and survived to birth. On gross and microscopic inspection,these late gestation, TF-deficient embryos appeared normal. Furthermore,the growth and vascularity of TF +/+, TF +/-, and TF- /-teratomas andteratocarcinomas were indistinguishable. Toomey et al. (1997) concludedthat tumor-derived TF is not required for tumor growth and angiogenesisand that the combined data do not support an essential role for TF inembryonic vascular development.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mackman, N.; Fowler, B. J.; Edgington, T. S.; Morrissey, J. H.:Functional analysis of the human tissue factor promoter and induction byserum. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 87:2254-2258, 1990; and

Toomey, J. R.; Kratzer, K. E.; Lasky, N. M.; Broze, G. J., Jr.: Effectof tissue factor deficiency on mouse and tumor development. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 94:6922-6926, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of F3 are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 134390, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FAT3 (Accession XP_(—)061871.5) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FAT3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FAT3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FAT3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FAT3 (AccessionXP_(—)061871.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FAT3.

Fc fragment of iga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579803.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDINGSITE1 and FCAR BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 andFCAR BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17765 and SEQ ID:17765respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579803.1), a gene which binds to thefc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR has been established by previous studies. HumanFc-alpha receptor (FCAR) is present on a number of cell types, includingneutrophils, monocytes, macrophages, and eosinophils. FCAR interactswith aggregated IgAs, such as IgA coated on the surface of an invadingmicroorganism, and mediates several immunologic defense processes suchas phagocytosis, antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity, andstimulation of the release of inflammatory mediators. FCAR is aglycoprotein of 50 to 100 kD, with diversity on different cell types.Narita et al. (2001) examined polymorphisms in the promoter and 5-primeuntranslated region of the FCAR gene in 151 patients with IgAnephropathy and 163 patients with other glomerular diseases shown tohave no mesangial IgA deposition by renal biopsy. Haplotype analysisshowed tight linkage disequilibrium among the polymorphisms. Nosignificant association for the genotype, allele, and haplotypefrequencies of the polymorphisms were shown between the patients withhistologically proven IgA nephropathy and those with other glomerulardiseases. Thus, the analyzed polymorphisms did not appear to beprimarily involved in susceptibility to IgA nephropathy.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Narita, I.; Goto, S.; Saito, N.; Sakatsume, M.; Jin, S.; Omori, K.;Gejy, F.: Genetic polymorphisms in the promoter and 5-prime UTR regionof the Fc alpha receptor (CD89) are not associated with a risk of IgAnephropathy. J. Hum. Genet. 46:694-698, 2001; and

Maliszewski, C. R.; March, C. J.; Schoenborn, M. A.; Gimpel, S.; Shen,L.: Expression cloning of a human Fc receptor for IgA. J. Exp. Med.172:1665-1672, 1990.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FCAR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147045, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fc fragment of iga, receptor for (FCAR, AccessionNP_(—)579806.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 and FCAR BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byFCAR, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 andFCAR BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17765 and SEQ ID:17765respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579806.1), a gene which binds to thefc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR has been established by previous studies. HumanFc-alpha receptor (FCAR) is present on a number of cell types, includingneutrophils, monocytes, macrophages, and eosinophils. FCAR interactswith aggregated IgAs, such as IgA coated on the surface of an invadingmicroorganism, and mediates several immunologic defense processes suchas phagocytosis, antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity, andstimulation of the release of inflammatory mediators. FCAR is aglycoprotein of 50 to 100 kD, with diversity on different cell types.Narita et al. (2001) examined polymorphisms in the promoter and 5-primeuntranslated region of the FCAR gene in 151 patients with IgAnephropathy and 163 patients with other glomerular diseases shown tohave no mesangial IgA deposition by renal biopsy. Haplotype analysisshowed tight linkage disequilibrium among the polymorphisms. Nosignificant association for the genotype, allele, and haplotypefrequencies of the polymorphisms were shown between the patients withhistologically proven IgA nephropathy and those with other glomerulardiseases. Thus, the analyzed polymorphisms did not appear to beprimarily involved in susceptibility to IgA nephropathy.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Narita, I.; Goto, S.; Saito, N.; Sakatsume, M.; Jin, S.; Omori, K.;Gejy, F.: Genetic polymorphisms in the promoter and 5-prime UTR regionof the Fc alpha receptor (CD89) are not associated with a risk of IgAnephropathy. J. Hum. Genet. 46:694-698, 2001; and

Maliszewski, C. R.; March, C. J.; Schoenborn, M. A.; Gimpel, S.; Shen,L.: Expression cloning of a human Fc receptor for IgA. J. Exp. Med.172:1665-1672, 1990.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FCAR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147045, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fc fragment of iga, receptor for (FCAR, AccessionNP_(—)579811.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 and FCAR BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byFCAR, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 andFCAR BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17765 and SEQ ID:17765respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579811.1), a gene which binds to thefc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR has been established by previous studies. HumanFc-alpha receptor (FCAR) is present on a number of cell types, includingneutrophils, monocytes, macrophages, and eosinophils. FCAR interactswith aggregated IgAs, such as IgA coated on the surface of an invadingmicroorganism, and mediates several immunologic defense processes suchas phagocytosis, antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity, andstimulation of the release of inflammatory mediators. FCAR is aglycoprotein of 50 to 100 kD, with diversity on different cell types.Narita et al. (2001) examined polymorphisms in the promoter and 5-primeuntranslated region of the FCAR gene in 151 patients with IgAnephropathy and 163 patients with other glomerular diseases shown tohave no mesangial IgA deposition by renal biopsy. Haplotype analysisshowed tight linkage disequilibrium among the polymorphisms. Nosignificant association for the genotype, allele, and haplotypefrequencies of the polymorphisms were shown between the patients withhistologically proven IgA nephropathy and those with other glomerulardiseases. Thus, the analyzed polymorphisms did not appear to beprimarily involved in susceptibility to IgA nephropathy.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Narita, I.; Goto, S.; Saito, N.; Sakatsume, M.; Jin, S.; Omori, K.;Gejy, F.: Genetic polymorphisms in the promoter and 5-prime UTR regionof the Fc alpha receptor (CD89) are not associated with a risk of IgAnephropathy. J. Hum. Genet. 46:694-698, 2001; and

Maliszewski, C. R.; March, C. J.; Schoenborn, M. A.; Gimpel, S.; Shen,L.: Expression cloning of a human Fc receptor for IgA. J. Exp. Med.172:1665-1672, 1990.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FCAR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147045, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fc fragment of iga, receptor for (FCAR, AccessionNP_(—)001991.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 and FCAR BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byFCAR, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 andFCAR BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17765 and SEQ ID:19049respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)001991.1), a gene which binds to thefc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR has been established by previous studies. HumanFc-alpha receptor (FCAR) is present on a number of cell types, includingneutrophils, monocytes, macrophages, and eosinophils. FCAR interactswith aggregated IgAs, such as IgA coated on the surface of an invadingmicroorganism, and mediates several immunologic defense processes suchas phagocytosis, antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity, andstimulation of the release of inflammatory mediators. FCAR is aglycoprotein of 50 to 100 kD, with diversity on different cell types.Narita et al. (2001) examined polymorphisms in the promoter and 5-primeuntranslated region of the FCAR gene in 151 patients with IgAnephropathy and 163 patients with other glomerular diseases shown tohave no mesangial IgA deposition by renal biopsy. Haplotype analysisshowed tight linkage disequilibrium among the polymorphisms. Nosignificant association for the genotype, allele, and haplotypefrequencies of the polymorphisms were shown between the patients withhistologically proven IgA nephropathy and those with other glomerulardiseases. Thus, the analyzed polymorphisms did not appear to beprimarily involved in susceptibility to IgA nephropathy.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Narita, I.; Goto, S.; Saito, N.; Sakatsume, M.; Jin, S.; Omori, K.;Gejy, F.: Genetic polymorphisms in the promoter and 5-prime UTR regionof the Fc alpha receptor (CD89) are not associated with a risk of IgAnephropathy. J. Hum. Genet. 46:694-698, 2001; and

Maliszewski, C. R.; March, C. J.; Schoenborn, M. A.; Gimpel, S.; Shen,L.: Expression cloning of a human Fc receptor for IgA. J. Exp. Med.172:1665-1672, 1990.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FCAR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147045, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fc fragment of iga, receptor for (FCAR, AccessionNP_(—)579808.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 and FCAR BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byFCAR, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 andFCAR BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17765 and SEQ ID:17141respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579808.1), a gene which binds to thefc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR has been established by previous studies. HumanFc-alpha receptor (FCAR) is present on a number of cell types, includingneutrophils, monocytes, macrophages, and eosinophils. FCAR interactswith aggregated IgAs, such as IgA coated on the surface of an invadingmicroorganism, and mediates several immunologic defense processes suchas phagocytosis, antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity, andstimulation of the release of inflammatory mediators. FCAR is aglycoprotein of 50 to 100 kD, with diversity on different cell types.Narita et al. (2001) examined polymorphisms in the promoter and 5-primeuntranslated region of the FCAR gene in 151 patients with IgAnephropathy and 163 patients with other glomerular diseases shown tohave no mesangial IgA deposition by renal biopsy. Haplotype analysisshowed tight linkage disequilibrium among the polymorphisms. Nosignificant association for the genotype, allele, and haplotypefrequencies of the polymorphisms were shown between the patients withhistologically proven IgA nephropathy and those with other glomerulardiseases. Thus, the analyzed polymorphisms did not appear to beprimarily involved in susceptibility to IgA nephropathy.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Narita, I.; Goto, S.; Saito, N.; Sakatsume, M.; Jin, S.; Omori, K.;Gejy, F.: Genetic polymorphisms in the promoter and 5-prime UTR regionof the Fc alpha receptor (CD89) are not associated with a risk of IgAnephropathy. J. Hum. Genet. 46:694-698, 2001; and

Maliszewski, C. R.; March, C. J.; Schoenborn, M. A.; Gimpel, S.; Shen,L.: Expression cloning of a human Fc receptor for IgA. J. Exp. Med.172:1665-1672, 1990.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FCAR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147045, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fer-1-like 4 (c. elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1)is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FER1L4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by FER1L4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofFER1L4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4561, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Fer-1-like 4 (c.elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FER1L4.

Fer-1-like 4 (c. elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FER1L4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FER1L4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FER1L4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4561, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Fer-1-like 4 (c.elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FER1L4.

FLJ10232 (Accession NP_(—)060503.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10232 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10232,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10232 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10232 (AccessionNP_(—)060503.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10232.

FLJ10298 (Accession NP_(—)060520.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10298 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10298,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10298 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6660, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10298 (AccessionNP_(—)060520.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10298.

FLJ10520 (Accession NP_(—)060594.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10520 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10520,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10520 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18266, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10520 (AccessionNP_(—)060594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10520.

FLJ10713 (Accession NP_(—)060659.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10713 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10713,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10713 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6272, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10713 (AccessionNP_(—)060659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10713.

FLJ10847 (Accession NP_(—)060712.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10847 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10847,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10847 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14648, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10847 (AccessionNP_(—)060712.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10847.

FLJ10871 (Accession NP_(—)060720.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10871 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10871,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10871 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10871 (AccessionNP_(—)060720.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10871.

FLJ10922 (Accession NP_(—)060743.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10922 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14510, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10922 (AccessionNP_(—)060743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10922.

FLJ10936 (Accession NP_(—)060749.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10936 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10936,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10936 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10936 (AccessionNP_(—)060749.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10936.

FLJ11193 (Accession NP_(—)060826.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11193 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11193,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11193 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17071, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11193 (AccessionNP_(—)060826.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11193.

FLJ11710 (Accession NP_(—)079122.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11710 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11710,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11710 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11710 (AccessionNP_(—)079122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11710.

FLJ11800 (Accession NP_(—)079250.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11800 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11881, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11800 (AccessionNP_(—)079250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11800.

FLJ12687 (Accession NP_(—)079193.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12687 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12687,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12687 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7950, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12687 (AccessionNP_(—)079193.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12687.

FLJ12903 (Accession NP_(—)073590.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12903 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12903,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12903 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12903 (AccessionNP_(—)073590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12903.

FLJ12973 (Accession NP_(—)079184.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12973 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12973,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12973 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5363, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12973 (AccessionNP_(—)079184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12973.

FLJ12975 (Accession NP_(—)079085.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12975 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12975,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12975 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1128, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12975 (AccessionNP_(—)079085.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12975.

FLJ13114 (Accession NP_(—)078817.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13114 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13114,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13114 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19143, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13114 (AccessionNP_(—)078817.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13114.

FLJ13188 (Accession NP_(—)071346.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13188 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13188,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13188 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8655, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13188 (AccessionNP_(—)071346.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13188.

FLJ14106 (Accession NP_(—)079343.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14106 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14106,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14106 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2043, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14106 (AccessionNP_(—)079343.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14106.

FLJ14442 (Accession NP_(—)116174.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14442 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14442,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14442 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12170, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14442 (AccessionNP_(—)116174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14442.

FLJ20045 (Accession NP_(—)060108.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20045 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3234, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20045 (AccessionNP_(—)060108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20045.

FLJ20245 (Accession NP_(—)060193.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20245 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20245,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20245 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20245 (AccessionNP_(—)060193.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20245.

FLJ20344 (Accession NP_(—)060246.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20344 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20344,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20344 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6297, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20344 (AccessionNP_(—)060246.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20344.

FLJ20507 (Accession NP_(—)060319.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20507 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20507,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20507 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20507 (AccessionNP_(—)060319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20507.

FLJ20671 (Accession NP_(—)060394.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20671 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20671,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20671 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9310, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20671 (AccessionNP_(—)060394.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20671.

FLJ21302 (Accession NP_(—)075052.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21302 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21302,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21302 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11560, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21302 (AccessionNP_(—)075052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21302.

FLJ22529 (Accession NP_(—)079065.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22529 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22529,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22529 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7859, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22529 (AccessionNP_(—)079065.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22529.

FLJ22531 (Accession NP_(—)078926.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22531 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22531,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22531 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1207, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22531 (AccessionNP_(—)078926.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22531.

FLJ22794 (Accession NP_(—)071357.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22794 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22794,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22794 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15478, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22794 (AccessionNP_(—)071357.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22794.

FLJ23024 (Accession NP_(—)079212.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23024 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23024 (AccessionNP_(—)079212.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23024.

FLJ23040 (Accession NP_(—)079450.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23040 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23040,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23040 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18555, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23040 (AccessionNP_(—)079450.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23040.

FLJ23556 (Accession NP_(—)079156.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23556 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23556,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23556 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23556 (AccessionNP_(—)079156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23556.

FLJ30507 (Accession NP_(—)694555.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ30507 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30507,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30507 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9488, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30507 (AccessionNP_(—)694555.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ30507.

FLJ30532 (Accession NP_(—)653325.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ30532 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30532,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30532 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5994, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30532 (AccessionNP_(—)653325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ30532.

FLJ31139 (Accession NP_(—)775928.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ31139 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31139,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31139 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6914, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31139 (AccessionNP_(—)775928.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ31139.

FLJ31166 (Accession NP_(—)694567.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ31166 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31166,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31166 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31166 (AccessionNP_(—)694567.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ31166.

FLJ31384 (Accession NP_(—)689685.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ31384 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31384,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31384 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31384 (AccessionNP_(—)689685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ31384.

FLJ32096 (Accession NP_(—)776156.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32096 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ32096 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ32096, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32096BINDING SITE1 and FLJ32096 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4882 and SEQID:5363 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32096 (AccessionNP_(—)776156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32096.

FLJ32130 (Accession NP_(—)689671.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32130 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32130,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32130 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19156, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32130 (AccessionNP_(—)689671.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32130.

FLJ33655 (Accession NP_(—)775912.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ33655 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33655,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33655 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17105, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33655 (AccessionNP_(—)775912.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ33655.

FLJ33814 (Accession NP_(—)775781.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ33814 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33814,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33814 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17298, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33814 (AccessionNP_(—)775781.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ33814.

FLJ34817 (Accession NP_(—)689516.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ34817 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34817,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34817 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4161, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34817 (AccessionNP_(—)689516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ34817.

FLJ35487 (Accession NP_(—)776181.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ35487 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35487,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35487 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19925, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35487 (AccessionNP_(—)776181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ35487.

FLJ35721 (Accession NP_(—)775955.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ35721 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35721,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35721 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35721 (AccessionNP_(—)775955.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ35721.

FLJ37045 (Accession NP_(—)787085.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ37045 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37045 (AccessionNP_(—)787085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ37045.

FLJ37433 (Accession NP_(—)848612.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ37433 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37433,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37433 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37433 (AccessionNP_(—)848612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ37433.

FLJ38149 (Accession XP_(—)091919.5) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ38149 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38149 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ38149, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38149BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38149 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5834 and SEQID:14301 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38149 (AccessionXP_(—)091919.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ38149.

FLJ38281 (Accession NP_(—)689814.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ38281 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38281 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ38281, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38281BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38281 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:761 and SEQID:13396 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38281 (AccessionNP_(—)689814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ38281.

FLJ38792 (Accession NP_(—)848615.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ38792 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38792,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38792 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7709, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38792 (AccessionNP_(—)848615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ38792.

FLJ38819 (Accession NP_(—)665872.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ38819 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38819,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38819 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38819 (AccessionNP_(—)665872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ38819.

FLJ39599 (Accession NP_(—)776164.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ39599 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39599,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39599 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14114, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39599 (AccessionNP_(—)776164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ39599.

Formin binding protein 1 (FNBP1, Accession XP_(—)052666.3) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FNBP1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FNBP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FNBP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4631, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Formin bindingprotein 1 (FNBP1, Accession XP_(—)052666.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FNBP1.

Fucosyltransferase 1 (galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombayphenotype included) (FUT1, Accession NP_(—)000139.1) is another GAM25target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FUT1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FUT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5787, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Fucosyltransferase1 (galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombay phenotype included)(FUT1, Accession NP_(—)000139.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FUT1.

Glucose-6-phosphatase, catalytic (glycogen storage disease type i, vongierke disease) (G6PC, Accession NP_(—)000142.1) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. G6PC BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byG6PC, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of G6PC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5991, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition ofGlucose-6-phosphatase, catalytic (glycogen storage disease type i, vongierke disease) (G6PC, Accession NP_(—)000142.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with G6PC.

Gamma-glutamyl carboxylase (GGCX, Accession NP_(—)000812.2) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GGCX BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GGCX, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GGCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-glutamylcarboxylase (GGCX, Accession NP_(—)000812.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GGCX.

Gm2 ganglioside activator protein (GM2A, Accession NP_(—)000396.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GM2A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GM2A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GM2ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17079, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Gm2 gangliosideactivator protein (GM2A, Accession NP_(—)000396.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GM2A.

Guanine nucleotide binding protein (g protein), alpha 15 (gq class)(GNA15, Accession NP_(—)002059.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNA15 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNA15,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNA15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9918, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Guanine nucleotidebinding protein (g protein), alpha 15 (gq class) (GNA15, AccessionNP_(—)002059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GNA15.

Guanine nucleotide binding protein (g protein), gamma 4 (GNG4, AccessionNP_(—)004476.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GNG4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNG4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GNG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4561, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Guanine nucleotidebinding protein (g protein), gamma 4 (GNG4, Accession NP_(—)004476.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GNG4.

Golgi autoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 3 (GOLGA3, AccessionNP_(—)005886.2) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GOLGA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GOLGA3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GOLGA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2365, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Golgi autoantigen,golgin subfamily a, 3 (GOLGA3, Accession NP_(—)005886.2) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GOLGA3.

GPP34R (Accession NP_(—)060648.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GPP34R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPP34R,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPP34R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6905, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of GPP34R (AccessionNP_(—)060648.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GPP34R.

G protein-coupled receptor 48 (GPR48, Accession NP_(—)060960.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR48 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR48, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR48BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15965, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 48 (GPR48, Accession NP_(—)060960.1), a gene which binds tofollicle-stimulating hormone and thyroid-stimulating hormone.Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GPR48.

The function of GPR48 has been established by previous studies. By ESTdatabase searching with known GPCRs as queries, Hsu et al. (1998)identified ESTs encoding transmembrane domains 4 and 5 of human GPR48,which they called LGR4. By RT-PCR and repeated screening of a rat ovarycDNA library, they isolated a full-length cDNA encoding rat Lgr4.Sequence analysis predicted that the 951-amino acid rat Lgr4 proteincontains a signal peptide; N- and C-flanking cysteine-rich sequencesseparated by 17 LRRs; 5 potential N-glycosylation sites; a transmembraneregion; and a 145-residue cytoplasmic tail with multiple phosphorylationsites and a conserved potential protein kinase A (see OMIM Ref. No.176911) phosphorylation site. Northern blot analysis of human tissuesdetected a 5.5-kb LGR4 transcript in multiple steroidogenic tissues andin a number of other tissues. Functional analysis showed that expressionof a chimeric receptor composed of the extracellular domain ofluteinizing hormone receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 152790) with thetransmembrane and cytoplasmic domains of Lgr4 resulted in binding of hCG(OMIM Ref. No. 118860) but no increase in basal production of cAMP,suggesting that LGR4 may signal through another mechanism. Loh et al.(2001) cloned human GPR48. Like rat Lgr4, the deduced human GPR48protein has 951 amino acids and a similar structure. Northern blotanalysis detected wide expression of GPR48 that was highest in pancreas.Within brain, highest expression of GPR48 was in hippocampus andamygdala. Expression of Gpr48 in mouse embryos occurred as early asembryonic day 7 and peaked at day 15.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hsu, S. Y.; Liang, S.-G.; Hsueh, A. J. W.: Characterization of two LGRgenes homologous to gonadotropin and thyrotropin receptors withextracellular leucine-rich repeats and a G protein-coupled,seven-transmembrane region. Molec. Endocr. 12:1830-1845, 1998; and

Loh, E. D.; Broussard, S. R.; Kolakowski, L. F.: Molecularcharacterization of a novel glycoprotein hormone G-protein-coupledreceptor. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 282:757-764, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GPR48 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606666, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. G protein-coupled receptor 56 (GPR56, AccessionNP_(—)005673.2) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GPR56 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPR56, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GPR56 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7949, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 56 (GPR56, Accession NP_(—)005673.2), a gene which transducesextracellular signals through heterotrimeric G proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPR56.

The function of GPR56 has been established by previous studies. Gprotein- coupled receptors (GPRs), which are characterized by thepresence of 7 transmembrane domains, are divided into several classesbased on sequence characteristics. Class B GPRs, or the secretin-likereceptors, include the secretin receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 182098) and thecalcitonin receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 114131). The orphan receptors HE6(OMIM Ref. No. 602657), CD97 (OMIM Ref. No. 601211), EMR1 (OMIM Ref. No.600493), and BAI1 (OMIM Ref. No. 602682) share significant homology withclass B GPRs across the 7-transmembrane region, but have a distinctN-terminal region containing a characteristic cysteine box, whichprecedes the first membrane-spanning domain, and a mucin-like domain. ByPCR of human cDNAs with degenerate primers based on conserved regionsfrom secretin-like receptors, Liu et al. (1999) isolated a cDNA encodinga novel receptor, which they designated GPR56. The predicted 693-aminoacid GPR56 protein shares 26 to 32% sequence identity with the 4 classB-like orphan receptors. Like these receptors, GPR56 contains 7transmembrane domains as well as a mucin-like domain and cysteine box inthe N-terminal region. Northern blot analysis revealed that the GPR56gene was expressed as a 3-kb mRNA in a wide range of tissues, with thehighest levels in thyroid. Using in situ hybridization, Liu et al.(1999) determined that the GPR56 gene was expressed selectively withinthe monolayer of cuboidal epithelial cells of the smaller, more activelysecreting follicles of human thyroid. The GPR56 gene contains 13 exonsand spans approximately 15 kb. Using differential display, Zendman etal. (1999) identified a GPR56 cDNA as a transcript that wasdifferentially expressed in melanoma cell lines with differentmetastatic potential. They designated the gene TM7XN1 (7-transmembraneprotein with no EGF-like N-terminal domains-1) because the protein lacksthe EGF-like domains found in the related GPRs CD97 and EMR1. Zendman etal. (1999) reported that the TM7XN1 protein contains 687 amino acids.RT-PCR and Northern blot analyses indicated that TM7XN1 gene expressionwas inversely correlated with metastatic potential in melanoma celllines.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Liu, M.; Parker, R. M. C.; Darby, K.; Eyre, H. J.; Copeland, N. G.;Crawford, J.; Gilbert, D. J.; Sutherland, G. R.; Jenkins, N. A.; Herzog,H.: GPR56, a novel secretin-like human G-protein-coupled receptor gene.Genomics 55:296-305, 1999; and

Zendman, A. J. W.; Cornelissen, I. M. H. A.; Weidle, U. H.; Ruiter, D.J.; van Muijen, G. N. P.: TM7XN1, a novel human EGF-TM7-like cDNA,detected with mRNA differential display using.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GPR56 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604110, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. G protein-coupled receptor 66 (GPR66, AccessionNP_(—)006047.2) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GPR66 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPR66, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GPR66 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7428, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 66 (GPR66, Accession NP_(—)006047.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR66.

G protein-coupled receptor 81 (GPR81, Accession NP_(—)115943.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR81 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR81, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR81BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12540, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 81 (GPR81, Accession NP_(—)115943.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR81.

GRAF (Accession NP_(—)055886.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRAF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRAF, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GRAF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3444, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of GRAF (AccessionNP_(—)055886.1), a gene which ia a GTPase activating protein for p21-racand therefore may be associated with Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with GRAF.

The function of GRAF has been established by previous studies. Borkhardtet al. (2000) stated that mutual translocations involving 11q23 in acuteleukemias had been demonstrated to show fusion between the mixed lineageleukemia (MLL; 159555) gene and a variety of different partner genes toa total of 23. The detection of a unique t(5;11)(q31;q23) in an infantwith juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia and an MLL gene rearrangementprovided an opportunity to clone another MLL fusion partner gene. Bycloning the breakpoints in this translocation, Borkhardt et al. (2000)recovered a member of the GTPase-activating protein (GAP) family, whichthey identified as the human homolog of the avian GRAF gene (Hildebrandet al., 1996). Ishikawa et al. (1998) cloned a GRAF cDNA, which theydesignated KIAA0621, from a human brain cDNA library and found that itencodes a deduced 753-amino acid protein with a molecular mass of 87 kD.Hildebrand et al. (1996) determined that the GRAF gene is highlyhomologous to the BCR gene (OMIM Ref. No. 151410), which is alsoinvolved in a leukemia- associated translocation. The avian GRAF proteinbinds to the C-terminal domain of pp125(FAK), one of the tyrosinekinases predicted to be a critical component of the integrin signalingtransduction pathway, in an SH3 domain-dependent manner and stimulatesthe GTPase activity of the GTP-binding protein RhoA. Thus, GRAF acts asa negative regulator of RhoA.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Borkhardt, A.; Bojesen, S.; Haas, O. A.; Fuchs, U.; Bartelheimer, D.;Loncarevic, I. F.; Bohle, R. M.; Harbott, J.; Repp, R.; Jaeger, U.;Viehmann, S.; Henn, T.; Korth, P.; Scharr, D.; Lampert, F.: The humanGRAF gene is fused to MLL in a unique t(5;11)(q31;q23) and both allelesare disrupted in three cases of myelodysplastic syndrome/acute myeloidleukemia with a deletion 5q. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 97:9168-9173, 2000;and

Hildebrand, J. D.; Taylor, J. M.; Parsons, T. J.: An SH3domain-containing GTPase-activating protein for Rho and Cdc42 associateswith focal adhesion kinase. Molec. Cell. Biol. 16:31.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GRAF arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605370, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. GRWD (Accession NP_(—)113673.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GRWD BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRWD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRWD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18015, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of GRWD (AccessionNP_(—)113673.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRWD.

GSDM (Accession XP_(—)209009.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GSDM BINDING SITE1 and GSDM BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GSDM, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GSDM BINDING SITE1 and GSDM BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:19169 and SEQ ID:13018 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of GSDM (AccessionXP_(—)209009.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GSDM.

General transcription factor iie, polypeptide 1, alpha 56 kda (GTF2E1,Accession NP_(—)005504.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTF2E1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GTF2E1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2E1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Generaltranscription factor iie, polypeptide 1, alpha 56 kda (GTF2E1, AccessionNP_(—)005504.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTF2E1.

GTF2IRD2 (Accession NP_(—)775808.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTF2IRD2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GTF2IRD2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2IRD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5571, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of GTF2IRD2 (AccessionNP_(—)775808.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTF2IRD2.

GTF2IRD2 (Accession NP_(—)115579.3) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTF2IRD2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GTF2IRD2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2IRD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5571, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of GTF2IRD2 (AccessionNP_(—)115579.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTF2IRD2.

GTPBG3 (Accession NP_(—)116009.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTPBG3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GTPBG3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTPBG3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13666, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of GTPBG3 (AccessionNP_(—)116009.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTPBG3.

H63 (Accession NP_(—)816929.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H63 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH63, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H63 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2380, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of H63 (AccessionNP_(—)816929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H63.

H63 (Accession NP_(—)612432.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H63 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH63, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H63 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2380, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of H63 (AccessionNP_(—)612432.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H63.

Hepatitis a virus cellular receptor 2 (HAVCR2, Accession NP_(—)116171.2)is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HAVCR2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by HAVCR2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHAVCR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14385, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Hepatitis a viruscellular receptor 2 (HAVCR2, Accession NP_(—)116171.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HAVCR2.

HE9 (Accession NP_(—)741997.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HE9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HE9, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HE9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6046, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of HE9 (AccessionNP_(—)741997.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HE9.

Hypoxia inducible factor 3, alpha subunit (HIF3A, AccessionNP_(—)690009.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HIF3A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HIF3A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIF3A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10710, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Hypoxia induciblefactor 3, alpha subunit (HIF3A, Accession NP_(—)690009.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HIF3A.

Histamine receptor h4 (HRH4, Accession NP_(—)067637.2) is another GAM25target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HRH4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby HRH4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HRH4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5567, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Histamine receptorh4 (HRH4, Accession NP_(—)067637.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HRH4.

HSD3B7 (Accession NP_(—)079469.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSD3B7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSD3B7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSD3B7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of HSD3B7 (AccessionNP_(—)079469.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSD3B7.

HSPC065 (Accession NP_(—)054876.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSPC065 BINDING SITE1 and HSPC065 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby HSPC065, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC065 BINDING SITE1and HSPC065 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17865 and SEQ ID:2552respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of HSPC065 (AccessionNP_(—)054876.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSPC065.

5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1d (HTR1D, AccessionNP_(—)000855.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HTR1D BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HTR1D, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HTR1D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9485, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of 5-hydroxytryptamine(serotonin) receptor 1d (HTR1D, Accession NP_000855.1), a gene whichbelongs to g-protein coupled receptor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HTR1D.

The function of HTR1D has been established by previous studies. Theserotonin 1D receptor was initially characterized by radioligand bindingprocedures using membranes derived from bovine caudate nucleus. The5-HT-1D receptor is known to be a G protein-coupled receptor.Sumatriptan, an agent effective in the treatment of acute migraine, isthe only ligand yet identified that is selective for the 5-HT-1Dreceptor. Weinshank et al. (1992) reported the cloning, deduced aminoacid sequences, pharmacologic properties, and second-messenger couplingof a pair of human 5-HT-1D receptor genes, which they designated alphaand beta due to their strong similarities. Both genes have no introns intheir coding regions, are expressed in the human cerebral cortex, andcan couple to inhibition of adenylate cyclase activity. Theirpharmacologic binding properties match closely those of human, bovine,and guinea pig 5-HT-1D sites. Libert et al. (1991) obtained cDNA clonesencoding 4 receptors of the G protein-coupled receptor family byselective amplification and cloning from thyroid cDNA. One of theseclones, termed RDC4 by them, showed close structural similarity with theserotonin 5HT1A receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 109760). By in situhybridization, they demonstrated that the gene (HTR1D) is located onchromosome 1 at 1p36.3-p34.3. By Southern blot analysis of a hybrid cellpanel, Jin et al. (1992) showed that the HTR1D gene is located onchromosome 1. Wilkie et al. (1993) showed that the homologous gene inthe mouse is located on chromosome 4.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Weinshank, R. L.; Zgombick, J. M.; Macchi, M. J.; Branchek, T. A.;Hartig, P. R.: Human serotonin 1D receptor is encoded by a subfamily oftwo distinct genes:5-HT(1D-alpha) and 5-HT(1D-beta). Proc. Nat. Acad.Sci. 89:3630-3634, 1992; and

Wilkie, T. M.; Chen, Y.; Gilbert, D. J.; Moore, K. J.; y, L.; Simon, M.I.; Copeland, N. G.; Jenkins, N. A.: Identification, chromosomallocation, and genome organization of mammalian.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HTR1D arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 182133, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Hyaluronoglucosaminidase 4 (HYAL4, Accession NP_(—)036401.1)is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HYAL4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by HYAL4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHYAL4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4683, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition ofHyaluronoglucosaminidase 4 (HYAL4, Accession NP_(—)036401.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HYAL4.

Insulin-like growth factor 1 (somatomedin c) (IGF1, AccessionNP_(—)000609.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IGF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IGF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IGF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4732, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Insulin-like growthfactor 1 (somatomedin c) (IGF1, Accession NP_(—)000609.1), a gene whichare structurally and functionally related to insulin but have a muchhigher growth-promoting activity and therefore may be associated withGrowth retardation with sensorineural deafness and mental retardation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Growth retardation with sensorineural deafness and mentalretardation, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IGF1.

The function of IGF1 has been established by previous studies. By thesolid- phase method, Li et al. (1983) synthesized human somatomedin C,which has 70 amino acid residues and 3 disulfide bridges. Using cDNAprobes in the analysis of somatic cell hybrids, Brissenden et al. (1984)and Tricoli et al. (1984) independently assigned the IGF1 structuralgene to chromosome 12. Tricoli et al. (1984) regionalized the locustentatively to 12q22-qter, where the KRAS2 (OMIM Ref. No. 190070) geneis situated. This proximity, as well as that of the HRAS1 (OMIM Ref. No.190020) and IGF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 147470) genes on 11p and that of theNRAS (OMIM Ref. No. 164790) and NGFB (OMIM Ref. No. 162030) genes inband 1p22, suggested to Brissenden et al. (1984) that a functional orevolutionary relationship may exist between members of the RAS family ofprotooncogenes and growth factor genes. Chromosomal abnormalities in theregion of these genes have been associated with specific forms ofneoplasia. Both IGF1 and IGF2 have a striking structural homology toproinsulin. Deficiency of IGF1 was proposed as the nature of the basicdefect in the African pygmy (OMIM Ref. No. 265850) and possibly also inthe Laron type of dwarfism (OMIM Ref. No. 262500). The homology ofchromosomes 11 and 12 is supported by the finding of yet another pair ofstructurally homologous loci on these 2 chromosomes. See 146000 fordescription of the work of Mullis et al. (1991) suggesting that the IGF1gene may be the site of the mutation causing one form ofhypochondroplasia. Using stored sera from men followed in the BaltimoreLongitudinal Study on Aging, Harman et al. (2000) investigated whetherthe circulating IGF1 level is an independent predictor of prostatecancer and compared its predictive value with those of IGF2, IGFBP3, andprostate-specific antigen (PSA; 176820). High IGF1 and low IGF2 wereindependently associated with increased risk for prostate cancer, butPSA level was a much stronger predictor of prostate cancer than eitherIGF1 or IGF2. The absence of a relationship of IGF1 to prostate size isinconsistent with increased ascertainment in men with large prostates asthe source of greater prostate cancer risk associated with IGF1. Theauthors concluded that IGF2 may inhibit both prostate growth anddevelopment of prostate cancer. Low birthweight is associated with laterrisk of type 2 diabetes and related disorders. Vaessen et al. (2002)studied the relationship between low birthweight and a polymorphism inthe IGF1 gene that raises risk of type 2 diabetes and myocardialinfarction. They recorded birthweight and obtained DNA for 463 adults.Individuals who did not have the wildtype allele of the polymorphism hada 215-gram lower birthweight than those homozygous for the wildtypeallele. The data lent support to the hypothesis that genetic variationaffecting fetal growth could account for the association between lowbirthweight and susceptibility to diabetes and cardiovascular disease inlater life. Postnatal growth and development are coordinated by geneticand environmental influences and numerous growth factors. Le Roith etal. (2001) reviewed the essential role that the GH-IGFI axis plays inthese processes. Although the GH-IGFI axis is a closely coordinatedsystem, both GH and IGFI have independent actions, many of which havebecome apparent more recently following the characterization of clinicalsyndromes and the development of mouse models. Genetic manipulation ofmice has enabled investigators to reexamine many of the establishedhypotheses regarding the GH-IGFI axis. Results gleaned from a mousemodel created by tissue-specific gene deletion of liver IGFI (Yakar et.al, 1999; Sjogren et al., 1999) enabled investigators to reevaluate theoriginal ‘somatomedin hypothesis.’

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of IGF1.Aging skeletal muscles suffer a steady decline in mass and functionalperformance, and compromised muscle integrity as fibrotic invasionsreplace contractile tissue. The same programmed deficits in musclestructure and function are found in numerous neurodegenerative syndromesand disease-related cachexia. Musaro et al. (2001) generated a model ofpersistent, functional myocyte hypertrophy using a tissue- restrictedtransgene encoding a locally acting isoform of Igf1 that is expressed inskeletal muscle. Transgenic embryos developed normally, and postnatalincreases in muscle mass and strength were not accompanied by theadditional pathologic changes seen in other Igf1 transgenic models.Expression of Gata2 (OMIM Ref. No. 137295), a transcription factornormally undetected in skeletal muscle, marked hypertrophic myocytesthat escaped age-related muscle atrophy and retained the proliferativeresponse to muscle injury characteristic of younger animals. Theobservations were thought to suggest usefulness of localized expressionof this transgene as a clinical strategy for the treatment of age-ordisease-related muscle frailty.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for IGF1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Musaro, A.; McCullagh, K.; Paul, A.; Houghton, L.; Dobrowolny, G.;Molinaro, M.; Barton, E. R.; Sweeney, H. L.; Rosenthal, N.: LocalizedIgf-1 transgene expression sustains hypertrophy and regeneration insenescent skeletal muscle. Nature Genet. 27:195-200, 2001; and

Le Roith, D.; Scavo, L.; Butler, A.: What is the role of circulatingIGF-I? Trends Endocr. Metab. 12:48-52, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IGF1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147440, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin 11 (IL11, Accession NP_(—)000632.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL11 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby IL11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 11(IL11, Accession NP_(—)000632.1), a gene which stimulates theproliferation of hematopoietic stem cells and megakaryocyte progenitorcells and induces megakaryocyte maturation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL11.

The function of IL11 has been established by previous studies. Paul etal. (1990) identified and cloned the gene for a new stromal cell-derivedlymphopoietic and hematopoietic cytokine which they calledinterleukin-11. The cDNA indicated a single reading frame of 597nucleotides encoding a predicted 199-amino acid polypeptide. The IL11produced in COS-1 cells showed an apparent molecular mass of about 23kD. McKinley et al. (1992) determined that the genomic sequence is 7 kblong and consists of 5 exons and 4 introns. Biologic characterizationindicated that in addition to stimulating plasmacytoma proliferation,IL11 stimulates T-cell-dependent development of immunoglobulin-producingB cells and collaborates with IL3 in supporting murine megakaryocytecolony formation (Paul et al., 1990). Du and Williams (1994) reviewedthe pleiotropic effects of IL11 on hematopoietic cells. Yang-Feng et al.(1991) demonstrated by in situ hybridization that a cDNA for IL11 mapsto 19q13.3-q13.4. Since translocations involving 19q13 occur in patientswith acute lymphocytic leukemia, the IL11 gene may be implicated. Du andWilliams (1997) reviewed the molecular, cell biologic, and clinicalaspects of interleukin-11.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Du, X.; Williams, D. A.: Interleukin-11: review of molecular, cellbiology, and clinical use. Blood 89:3897-3908, 1997; and

Du, X. X.; Williams, D. A.: Interleukin-11: a multifunctional growthfactor derived from the hematopoietic microenvironment. Blood83:2023-2030, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL11 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147681, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin 19 (IL19, Accession NP_(—)037503.2) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL19 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL19, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL19 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6724, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 19(IL19, Accession NP_(—)037503.2), a gene which may play a role in B-cellactivation and autoantibody production. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IL19.

The function of IL19 has been established by previous studies.Interleukin- 10 (IL10; 124092) is a multifunctional cytokine that hasantiinflammatory properties through its ability to downregulate antigenpresentation and macrophage activation. It also plays a role in B-cellactivation and autoantibody production. The IL10 family of cytokinesincludes IL19, IL20 (OMIM Ref. No. 605619), MDA7 (OMIM Ref. No. 604136),and IL22 (OMIM Ref. No. 605330). By searching EST databases using IL10as the probe, followed by screening an Epstein-Barr virus-transformedB-cell cDNA library, Gallagher et al. (2000) obtained a cDNA encodingIL19. Sequence analysis predicted that the 177-amino acid proteincontains a signal peptide, 2 potential N-linked glycosylation sites, and4 conserved cysteine residues necessary for correct folding of the IL10monomer. IL19 shares 82% identity with IL10 in the hydrophobic core, butonly 53% similarity in the putative IL10 receptor-alpha (OMIM Ref. No.146933)-interacting residues. Northern blot kinetic analysis detectedexpression of IL10 before IL19 in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulatedmonocytes. IL19 expression was enhanced in the presence of IL4 (OMIMRef. No. 147780) or IL13 (OMIM Ref. No. 147683), but notgamma-interferon (OMIM Ref. No. 147570), in LPS-stimulated monocytes.Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GMCSF; 138960), butnot other cytokines, was capable of inducing IL19 expression. Westernblot analysis showed expression of a 35- to 40-kD protein that wasreduced to 21 kD by glycosidase treatment. Genomic sequence analysisdetermined that the IL19 gene spans nearly 6 kb and, like IL10, contains5 exons

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Blumberg, H.; Conklin, D.; Xu, W.; Grossmann, A.; Brender, T.; Carollo,S.; Eagan, M.; Foster, D.; Haldeman, B. A.; Hammond, A.; Haugen, H.;Jelinek, L.; and 14 others: Interleukin 20: discovery, receptoridentification, and role in epidermal function. Cell 104:9-19, 2001; and

Gallagher, G.; Dickensheets, H.; Eskdale, J.; Izotova, L. S.;Mirochnitchenko, O. V.; Peat, J. D.; Vazquez, N.; Pestka, S.; Donnelly,R. P.; Kotenko, S. V.: Cloning, expression and ini.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL19 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605687, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, AccessionNP_(—)775087.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL28RA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13666, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775087.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)734464.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RA BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13666, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)734464.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RA BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13666, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

INHBE (Accession NP_(—)113667.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. INHBE BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by INHBE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of INHBE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17098, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of INHBE (AccessionNP_(—)113667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith INHBE.

Integrin, alpha x (antigen cd11c (p150), alpha polypeptide) (ITGAX,Accession NP_(—)000878.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ITGAX BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITGAX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITGAX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha x(antigen cd11c (p150), alpha polypeptide) (ITGAX, AccessionNP_000878.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ITGAX.

Janus kinase 3 (a protein tyrosine kinase, leukocyte) (JAK3, AccessionNP_(—)000206.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. JAK3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JAK3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of JAK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9292, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Janus kinase 3 (aprotein tyrosine kinase, leukocyte) (JAK3, Accession NP_(—)000206.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with JAK3.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 11 (KCNJ11,Accession NP_(—)000516.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNJ11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:612, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 11 (KCNJ11, AccessionNP_(—)000516.2), a gene which is controlled by g proteins. inwardrectifier k+ channels are characterized by a greater tendancy to allowpotassium to flow into the cell rather than out of it. and therefore isassociated with Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy.Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNJ11.

The function of KCNJ11 has been established by previous studies.ATP-sensitive potassium currents, I(KATP), were discovered in cardiacmuscle and later found in pancreatic beta cells, pituitary tissue,skeletal muscle, brain, and vascular and nonvascular smooth muscle.I(KATP) functions in secretion and muscle contraction by couplingmetabolic activity to membrane potential. In pancreatic beta cells, ATP-potassium channels are crucial for the regulation of glucose-inducedinsulin secretion and are the target for the sulfonylureas, oralhypoglycemic agents widely used in the treatment of noninsulin-dependentdiabetes mellitus (NIDDM; 125853), and for diazoxide, a potassiumchannel opener. The sulfonylurea receptor SUR (OMIM Ref. No. 600509) isa member of the ATP-binding cassette superfamily with multipletransmembrane-spanning domains and 2 potential nucleotide-binding folds.Truncation of SUR that removes the second nucleotide-binding fold causesfamilial persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy (see, OMIMRef. No., for example, 600509.0001), a rare disorder of glucosehomeostasis characterized by unregulated insulin secretion despitesevere hypoglycemia. Although these observations imply that SUR isclosely associated with, or even a subunit of, K(ATP) channels,expression of SUR alone had not produced a measurable I(KATP). Inagakiet al. (1995) cloned a member of the inwardly rectifying potassiumchannel family, which they called BIR or Kir6.2, in the nomenclature ofChandy and Gutman (1993). The channel was expressed in large amounts inrat pancreatic islets and glucose-responsive insulin- secreting celllines. The sequence showed a single open reading frame encoding a390-amino acid protein with 2 putative transmembrane segments. The mousehomolog also had a single open reading frame encoding a 390-amino acidprotein with 96% amino acid identity with human BIR, thus confirmingthat the gene encoding human BIR is intronless in the protein-codingregion. Several other genes encoding inward rectifiers lack introns.This gene is also symbolized KCNJ11.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of KCNJ11.ATP-sensitive potassium channels are activated by various metabolicstresses, including hypoxia. The substantia nigra pars reticulata, thearea with the highest expression of ATP-sensitive potassium channels inthe brain, plays a pivotal role in the control of seizures. Yamada etal. (2001) studied mutant mice lacking the Kir6.2 subunit ofATP-sensitive potassium channels and found that they were susceptible togeneralized seizures after brief hypoxia. In normal mice, the substantianigra pars reticulata neuron activity was inactivated during hypoxia bythe opening of the postsynaptic ATP-sensitive potassium channels,whereas in knockout mice, the activity of these neurons was enhanced.ATP-sensitive potassium channels exert a depressant effect on substantianigra pars reticulata neuronal activity during hypoxia and may beinvolved in the nigral protection mechanism against generalized seizures

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for KCNJ11 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Thomas, P. M.; Cote, G. J.; Hallman, D. M.; Mathew, P. M.: Homozygositymapping, to chromosome 11p, of the gene for familial persistenthyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 56:416-421,1995; and

Yamada, K.; Ji, J. J.; Yuan, H.; Miki, T.; Sata, S.; Horimoto, N.;Shimizu, T.; Seino, S.; Inagaki, N.: Protective role of ATP-sensitivepotassium channels in hypoxia- induced generalize.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNJ11 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600937, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA0063 (Accession NP_(—)055691.1) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0063 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIAA0063, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0063 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6721, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0063 (AccessionNP_(—)055691.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0063.

KIAA0087 (Accession NP_(—)055584.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0087 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0087,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0087 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0087 (AccessionNP_(—)055584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0087.

KIAA0391 (Accession NP_(—)055487.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0391 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0391,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0391 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4805, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0391 (AccessionNP_(—)055487.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0391.

KIAA0459 (Accession XP_(—)027862.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0459 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0459,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0459 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6069, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0459 (AccessionXP_(—)027862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0459.

KIAA0475 (Accession NP_(—)055679.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0475 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0475,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0475 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11244, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0475 (AccessionNP_(—)055679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0475.

KIAA0495 (Accession XP_(—)031397.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0495 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0495,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0495 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10283, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0495 (AccessionXP_(—)031397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0495.

KIAA0513 (Accession NP_(—)055547.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0513 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0513 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by KIAA0513, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0513BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0513 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14774 andSEQ ID:13505 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0513 (AccessionNP_(—)055547.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0513.

KIAA0557 (Accession XP_(—)085507.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0557 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0557,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0557 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13127, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0557 (AccessionXP_(—)085507.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0557.

KIAA0561 (Accession XP_(—)038150.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0561 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0561,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0561 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14373, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0561 (AccessionXP_(—)038150.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0561.

KIAA0605 (Accession NP_(—)055509.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0605 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0605,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0605 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16135, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0605 (AccessionNP_(—)055509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0605.

KIAA0650 (Accession XP_(—)113962.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0650 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0650,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0650 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1046, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0650 (AccessionXP_(—)113962.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0650.

KIAA0663 (Accession NP_(—)055642.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0663 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0663,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0663 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0663 (AccessionNP_(—)055642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0663.

KIAA0682 (Accession NP_(—)055667.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0682 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0682, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0682BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9165, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0682 (AccessionNP_(—)055667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0682.

KIAA0828 (Accession NP_(—)056143.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0828 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0828,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0828 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8283, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0828 (AccessionNP_(—)056143.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0828.

KIAA0831 (Accession NP_(—)055739.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0831 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0831,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0831 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9780, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0831 (AccessionNP_(—)055739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0831.

KIAA0889 (Accession NP_(—)056192.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0889 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0889, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0889BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18023, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0889 (AccessionNP_(—)056192.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0889.

KIAA0924 (Accession NP_(—)055712.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0924 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0924,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0924 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13300, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0924 (AccessionNP_(—)055712.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0924.

KIAA0935 (Accession XP_(—)052620.6) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0935 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0935,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0935 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7586, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0935 (AccessionXP_(—)052620.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0935.

KIAA0962 (Accession XP_(—)290942.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0962 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0962,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0962 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8363, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0962 (AccessionXP_(—)290942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0962.

KIAA1002 (Accession XP_(—)290584.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1002 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1002,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1002 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18510, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1002 (AccessionXP_(—)290584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1002.

KIAA1040 (Accession XP_(—)051091.3) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1040 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1040,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1040 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1040 (AccessionXP_(—)051091.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1040.

KIAA1041 (Accession NP_(—)055762.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1041 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1041,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1041 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16595, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1041 (AccessionNP_(—)055762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1041.

KIAA1170 (Accession XP_(—)045907.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1170 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1170 (AccessionXP_(—)045907.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1170.

KIAA1185 (Accession NP_(—)065761.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1185 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1185,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1185 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7542, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1185 (AccessionNP_(—)065761.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1185.

KIAA1198 (Accession NP_(—)065765.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1198 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1198 BINDINGSITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by KIAA1198, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1198BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1198 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:17079,SEQ ID:14842 and SEQ ID:9534 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1198 (AccessionNP_(—)065765.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1198.

KIAA1257 (Accession XP_(—)031577.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1257 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1257,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1257 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1257 (AccessionXP_(—)031577.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1257.

KIAA1268 (Accession XP_(—)291055.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1268 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1268,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1268 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11503, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1268 (AccessionXP_(—)291055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1268.

KIAA1273 (Accession XP_(—)300760.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1273 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1273,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1273 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16475, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1273 (AccessionXP_(—)300760.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1273.

KIAA1465 (Accession XP_(—)027396.4) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1465 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1465,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1465 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1465 (AccessionXP_(—)027396.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1465.

KIAA1493 (Accession XP_(—)034415.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1493 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1493,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1493 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6658, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1493 (AccessionXP_(—)034415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1493.

KIAA1530 (Accession XP_(—)042661.5) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1530 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1530,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1530 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2247, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1530 (AccessionXP_(—)042661.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1530.

KIAA1571 (Accession XP_(—)027744.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1571 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1571,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1571 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1571 (AccessionXP_(—)027744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1571.

KIAA1615 (Accession NP_(—)066002.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1615 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1615,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1615 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16197, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1615 (AccessionNP_(—)066002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1615.

KIAA1671 (Accession XP_(—)037809.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1671 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1671 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by KIAA1671, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1671BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1671 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:613 and SEQID:6719 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1671 (AccessionXP_(—)037809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1671.

KIAA1737 (Accession NP_(—)219494.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1737 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1737,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1737 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1737 (AccessionNP_(—)219494.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1737.

KIAA1784 (Accession NP_(—)115820.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1784 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1784,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1784 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16595, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1784 (AccessionNP_(—)115820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1784.

KIAA1827 (Accession XP_(—)290834.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1827 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1827,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1827 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16595, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1827 (AccessionXP_(—)290834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1827.

KIAA1836 (Accession XP_(—)114087.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1836 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1836,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1836 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1836 (AccessionXP_(—)114087.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1836.

KIAA1971 (Accession XP_(—)058720.4) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1971 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1971,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1971 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1971 (AccessionXP_(—)058720.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1971.

KIAA1987 (Accession XP_(—)113870.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1987 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1987,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1987 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3377, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1987 (AccessionXP_(—)113870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1987.

KIAA2028 (Accession XP_(—)059415.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA2028 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA2028 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by KIAA2028, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2028BINDING SITE1 and KIAA2028 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3481 and SEQID:4224 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2028 (AccessionXP_(—)059415.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA2028.

Kallikrein 7 (chymotryptic, stratum corneum) (KLK7, AccessionNP_(—)005037.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KLK7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KLK7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLK7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Kallikrein 7(chymotryptic, stratum corneum) (KLK7, Accession NP_(—)005037.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KLK7.

Kallikrein 7 (chymotryptic, stratum corneum) (KLK7, AccessionNP_(—)644806.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KLK7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KLK7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLK7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Kallikrein 7(chymotryptic, stratum corneum) (KLK7, Accession NP_(—)644806.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KLK7.

Kinase suppressor of ras (KSR, Accession XP_(—)290793.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KSR BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby KSR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KSR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9413, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Kinase suppressorof ras (KSR, Accession XP_(—)290793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KSR.

Lysosomal-associated membrane protein 3 (LAMP3, AccessionNP_(—)055213.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LAMP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LAMP3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LAMP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3444, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition ofLysosomal-associated membrane protein 3 (LAMP3, AccessionNP_(—)055213.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAMP3.

LIPT1 (Accession NP_(—)057013.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LIPT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by LIPT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIPT1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6069, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LIPT1 (AccessionNP_(—)057013.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LIPT1.

LIPT1 (Accession NP_(—)660198.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LIPT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by LIPT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIPT1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6069, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LIPT1 (AccessionNP_(—)660198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LIPT1.

LIPT1 (Accession NP_(—)660199.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LIPT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by LIPT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIPT1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6069, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LIPT1 (AccessionNP_(—)660199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LIPT1.

LNIR (Accession NP_(—)112178.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LNIR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LNIR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LNIR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14735, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LNIR (AccessionNP_(—)112178.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LNIR.

LNK (Accession NP_(—)005466.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LNK BINDING SITE1 and LNK BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byLNK, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LNK BINDING SITE1 and LNKBINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6553 and SEQ ID:19673 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LNK (AccessionNP_(—)005466.1), a gene which links T-cell receptor activation signal tophospholipase c-gamma-1, grb-2 and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (bysimilarity). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LNK.

The function of LNK has been established by previous studies. By PCRusing primers based on the rat Lnk sequence and by screening a JurkatcDNA library, Li et al. (2000) obtained a cDNA encoding human LNK.Sequence analysis predicted that the 575-amino acid LNK protein containsan N-terminal proline-rich region, a pleckstrin homology (PH) domain,and an Src homology 2 (SH2) domain; the PH and SH2 domains are similarto those of the APS protein. Northern blot analysis detected lowexpression of a 6.8-kb LNK transcript in various lymphoid cell lines.Confocal fluorescence microscopy showed that the majority of LNK islocated in the juxtanuclear region with some found near the plasmamembrane. Immunoprecipitation analysis demonstrated that LNK isphosphorylated by LCK (OMIM Ref. No. 153390) but not by SYK (OMIM Ref.No. 600085) and that LNK binds to the tyrosine-phosphorylated TCR zetachain via its SH2 domain. Functional analysis indicated that LNKinhibits the activation of NFAT (see OMIM Ref. No. 600489) in stimulatedT cells

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of LNK.Takaki et al. (2000) generated Lnk-deficient mice and found thatalthough they had unimpaired T-cell development in thymus, pre-B andimmature B cells accumulated in enlarged spleens. In bone marrow, therewas also an increase in B-lineage cells, reflecting enhanced productionof B-cell progenitors due in part to hypersensitivity to SCF (KITLG;184745) in the presence or absence of IL7 (OMIM Ref. No. 146660).Western blot analysis showed that mouse Lnk is actually a 68-kD protein

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for LNK isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Li, Y.; He, X.; Schembri-King, J.; Jakes, S.; Hayashi, J.: Cloning andcharacterization of human Lnk, an adaptor protein with pleckstrinhomology and Src homology 2 domains that can inhibit T cell activation.J. Immun. 164: 5199-5206, 2000; and

Takaki, S.; Sauer, K.; Iritani, B. M.; Chien, S.; Ebihara, Y.; Tsuji,K.; Takatsu, K.; Perlmutter, R. M.: Control of B cell production by theadaptor protein Lnk: definition of a conserve.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LNK are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605093, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. LOC112817 (Accession NP_(—)612422.2) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC112817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC112817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC112817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19177, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC112817(Accession NP_(—)612422.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112817.

LOC113444 (Accession NP_(—)612437.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC113444 BINDING SITE1 and LOC113444BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC113444, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC113444BINDING SITE1 and LOC113444 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4156 andSEQ ID:7668 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC113444(Accession NP_(—)612437.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC113444.

LOC115098 (Accession NP_(—)612451.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115098 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115098, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115098 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5447, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC115098(Accession NP_(—)612451.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115098.

LOC115219 (Accession XP_(—)055499.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115219 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115219, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115219 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19046, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC115219(Accession XP_(—)055499.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115219.

LOC115648 (Accession NP_(—)663299.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115648 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115648, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115648 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6718, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC115648(Accession NP_(—)663299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115648.

LOC118490 (Accession XP_(—)060981.3) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118490 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC118490, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC118490 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1129, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC118490(Accession XP_(—)060981.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118490.

LOC120526 (Accession XP_(—)058475.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC120526 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC120526, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC120526 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5254, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC120526(Accession XP_(—)058475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC120526.

LOC125061 (Accession XP_(—)058889.3) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC125061 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC125061, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC125061 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC125061(Accession XP_(—)058889.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC125061.

LOC126669 (Accession XP_(—)060121.4) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126669 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126669, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126669 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5257, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC126669(Accession XP_(—)060121.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126669.

LOC132241 (Accession XP_(—)059583.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC132241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC132241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC132241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7296, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC132241(Accession XP_(—)059583.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC132241.

LOC135293 (Accession XP_(—)072402.4) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC135293(Accession XP_(—)072402.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135293.

LOC135763 (Accession NP_(—)612639.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135763 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135763, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135763 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11364, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC135763(Accession NP_(—)612639.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135763.

LOC144481 (Accession XP_(—)096611.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144481 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144481, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144481 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6245, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC144481(Accession XP_(—)096611.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144481.

LOC144871 (Accession XP_(—)096698.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144871 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144871, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144871 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2317, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC144871(Accession XP_(—)096698.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144871.

LOC145268 (Accession XP_(—)085072.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145268 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145268, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145268 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC145268(Accession XP_(—)085072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145268.

LOC145800 (Accession XP_(—)085242.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145800 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145800, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145800 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2677, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC145800(Accession XP_(—)085242.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145800.

LOC145813 (Accession XP_(—)096873.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:634, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC145813(Accession XP_(—)096873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145813.

LOC146177 (Accession NP_(—)778229.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4315, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC146177(Accession NP_(—)778229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146177.

LOC146229 (Accession XP_(—)085387.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146229 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146229BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146229, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146229BINDING SITE1 and LOC146229 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6069 andSEQ ID:11151 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC146229(Accession XP_(—)085387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146229.

LOC146346 (Accession XP_(—)085430.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146346 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146346, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146346 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15193, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC146346(Accession XP_(—)085430.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146346.

LOC146429 (Accession XP_(—)096998.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146429 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146429, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146429 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11432, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC146429(Accession XP_(—)096998.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146429.

LOC146784 (Accession XP_(—)085588.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146784 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146784, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146784 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC146784(Accession XP_(—)085588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146784.

LOC146820 (Accession XP_(—)085603.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146820 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146820, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146820 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC146820(Accession XP_(—)085603.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146820.

LOC146894 (Accession NP_(—)660316.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14231, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC146894(Accession NP_(—)660316.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146894.

LOC146909 (Accession XP_(—)085634.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18521, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC146909(Accession XP_(—)085634.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146909.

LOC147166 (Accession XP_(—)085722.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1828, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC147166(Accession XP_(—)085722.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147166.

LOC147817 (Accession XP_(—)085903.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147817 BINDING SITE1 and LOC147817BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC147817, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147817BINDING SITE1 and LOC147817 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13127 andSEQ ID:20074 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC147817(Accession XP_(—)085903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147817.

LOC147841 (Accession XP_(—)085924.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147841 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147841, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147841 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC147841(Accession XP_(—)085924.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147841.

LOC148137 (Accession NP_(—)653293.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6069, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC148137(Accession NP_(—)653293.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148137.

LOC148189 (Accession XP_(—)086087.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148189 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148189, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148189 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC148189(Accession XP_(—)086087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148189.

LOC148203 (Accession XP_(—)086095.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148203 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148203, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148203 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16166, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC148203(Accession XP_(—)086095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148203.

LOC148709 (Accession XP_(—)086281.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148709 BINDING SITE1 and LOC148709BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC148709, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148709BINDING SITE1 and LOC148709 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11549 andSEQ ID:18101 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC148709(Accession XP_(—)086281.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148709.

LOC149149 (Accession XP_(—)097598.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149149 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149149, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149149 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC149149(Accession XP_(—)097598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149149.

LOC149466 (Accession XP_(—)086546.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149466 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149466, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149466 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3185, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC149466(Accession XP_(—)086546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149466.

LOC149478 (Accession XP_(—)086536.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149478 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149478, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149478 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18212, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC149478(Accession XP_(—)086536.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149478.

LOC149506 (Accession XP_(—)097661.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149506 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149506, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149506 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14533, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC149506(Accession XP_(—)097661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149506.

LOC150054 (Accession XP_(—)097797.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150054 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150054, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150054 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC150054(Accession XP_(—)097797.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150054.

LOC150397 (Accession XP_(—)086907.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150397 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150397, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150397 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC150397(Accession XP_(—)086907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150397.

LOC150587 (Accession XP_(—)097917.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC150587(Accession XP_(—)097917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150587.

LOC150886 (Accession XP_(—)097963.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150886 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150886, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150886 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC150886(Accession XP_(—)097963.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150886.

LOC151201 (Accession XP_(—)098021.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9269, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC151201(Accession XP_(—)098021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151201.

LOC151475 (Accession XP_(—)098063.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151475 BINDING SITE1 and LOC151475BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC151475, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151475BINDING SITE1 and LOC151475 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14301 andSEQ ID:4882 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC151475(Accession XP_(—)098063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151475.

LOC151636 (Accession NP_(—)612144.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151636 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151636, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151636 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17818, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC151636(Accession NP_(—)612144.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151636.

LOC152445 (Accession XP_(—)098231.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC152445(Accession XP_(—)098231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152445.

LOC152620 (Accession XP_(—)011108.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152620 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152620, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152620 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3060, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC152620(Accession XP_(—)011108.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152620.

LOC152667 (Accession XP_(—)087500.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152667 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152667, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152667 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4383, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC152667(Accession XP_(—)087500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152667.

LOC152719 (Accession XP_(—)098257.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152719 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152719, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152719 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC152719(Accession XP_(—)098257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152719.

LOC153077 (Accession XP_(—)098307.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16720, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC153077(Accession XP_(—)098307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153077.

LOC153684 (Accession XP_(—)098412.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153684 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153684, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153684 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14611, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC153684(Accession XP_(—)098412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153684.

LOC154282 (Accession XP_(—)098505.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16702, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC154282(Accession XP_(—)098505.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154282.

LOC154822 (Accession XP_(—)098618.3) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154822 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154822, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154822 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14064, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC154822(Accession XP_(—)098618.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154822.

LOC154877 (Accession XP_(—)098626.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154877 BINDING SITE1 through LOC154877BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC154877, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154877BINDING SITE1 through LOC154877 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:11691,SEQ ID:13635 and SEQ ID:13046 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC154877(Accession XP_(—)098626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154877.

LOC158014 (Accession XP_(—)088442.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158014 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158014, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158014 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:684, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC158014(Accession XP_(—)088442.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158014.

LOC158310 (Accession XP_(—)098919.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158310 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158310, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158310 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC158310(Accession XP_(—)098919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158310.

LOC158476 (Accession XP_(—)098955.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158476 BINDING SITE1 and LOC158476BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC158476, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158476BINDING SITE1 and LOC158476 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18466 andSEQ ID:15086 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC158476(Accession XP_(—)098955.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158476.

LOC158865 (Accession XP_(—)099000.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158865 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158865, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158865 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC158865(Accession XP_(—)099000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158865.

LOC161145 (Accession XP_(—)101622.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC161145 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC161145, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC161145 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC161145(Accession XP_(—)101622.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC161145.

LOC163227 (Accession NP_(—)775802.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC163227 BINDING SITE1 and LOC163227BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC163227, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC163227BINDING SITE1 and LOC163227 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15025 andSEQ ID:1888 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC163227(Accession NP_(—)775802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC163227.

LOC164091 (Accession XP_(—)089356.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC164091 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC164091, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC164091 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8030, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC164091(Accession XP_(—)089356.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC164091.

LOC169611 (Accession XP_(—)095809.4) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC169611 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC169611, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC169611 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17790, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC169611(Accession XP_(—)095809.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC169611.

LOC196264 (Accession XP_(—)113683.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196264 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196264, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196264 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5567, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC196264(Accession XP_(—)113683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196264.

LOC196988 (Accession XP_(—)113795.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196988 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196988, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196988 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2677, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC196988(Accession XP_(—)113795.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196988.

LOC199906 (Accession XP_(—)114052.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199906 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199906, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199906 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9410, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC199906(Accession XP_(—)114052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199906.

LOC200169 (Accession XP_(—)117200.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200169 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC200169, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC200169 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5567, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC200169(Accession XP_(—)117200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200169.

LOC200860 (Accession XP_(—)117289.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200860 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200860, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200860 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13127, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC200860(Accession XP_(—)117289.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200860.

LOC200895 (Accession NP_(—)789785.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3030, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC200895(Accession NP_(—)789785.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200895.

LOC202460 (Accession XP_(—)114493.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202460 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202460, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202460 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC202460(Accession XP_(—)114493.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202460.

LOC203547 (Accession XP_(—)114719.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203547 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC203547, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203547 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18584, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC203547(Accession XP_(—)114719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203547.

LOC219293 (Accession XP_(—)166599.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4935, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC219293(Accession XP_(—)166599.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219293.

LOC220074 (Accession NP_(—)660352.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220074 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220074, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220074 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC220074(Accession NP_(—)660352.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220074.

LOC221091 (Accession XP_(—)169026.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221091 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221091, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221091 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1598, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC221091(Accession XP_(—)169026.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221091.

LOC222031 (Accession XP_(—)168371.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222031 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC222031(Accession XP_(—)168371.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222031.

LOC222159 (Accession XP_(—)212100.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222159 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC222159, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC222159 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12545, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC222159(Accession XP_(—)212100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222159.

LOC222224 (Accession XP_(—)168473.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222224 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222224, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222224 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13949, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC222224(Accession XP_(—)168473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222224.

LOC252983 (Accession XP_(—)170858.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC252983 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC252983, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC252983 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC252983(Accession XP_(—)170858.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC252983.

LOC255177 (Accession XP_(—)172941.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC255177(Accession XP_(—)172941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255177.

LOC255458 (Accession XP_(—)173150.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255458 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255458, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255458 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15698, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC255458(Accession XP_(—)173150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255458.

LOC256614 (Accession XP_(—)172864.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256614 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256614, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256614 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC256614(Accession XP_(—)172864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256614.

LOC282997 (Accession XP_(—)208473.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282997 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282997, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282997 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17558, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC282997(Accession XP_(—)208473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282997.

LOC283031 (Accession XP_(—)210859.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283031 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10453, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283031(Accession XP_(—)210859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283031.

LOC283061 (Accession XP_(—)210875.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283061 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283061, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283061 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283061(Accession XP_(—)210875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283061.

LOC283089 (Accession XP_(—)210885.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283089 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283089, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283089 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1684, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283089(Accession XP_(—)210885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283089.

LOC283119 (Accession XP_(—)210895.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283119 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283119, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283119 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1051, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283119(Accession XP_(—)210895.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283119.

LOC283241 (Accession NP_(—)787089.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283241(Accession NP_(—)787089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283241.

LOC283323 (Accession XP_(—)210973.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283323 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283323, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283323 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14710, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283323(Accession XP_(—)210973.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283323.

LOC283335 (Accession XP_(—)210981.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283335 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283335, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283335 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11355, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283335(Accession XP_(—)210981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283335.

LOC283400 (Accession XP_(—)211024.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283400 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283400, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283400 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283400(Accession XP_(—)211024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283400.

LOC283454 (Accession XP_(—)211049.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283454 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283454, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283454 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283454(Accession XP_(—)211049.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283454.

LOC283487 (Accession XP_(—)211062.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283487 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283487, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283487 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3816, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283487(Accession XP_(—)211062.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283487.

LOC283507 (Accession XP_(—)211075.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283507 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283507, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283507 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4772, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283507(Accession XP_(—)211075.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283507.

LOC283534 (Accession XP_(—)211083.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283534 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283534, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283534 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13127, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283534(Accession XP_(—)211083.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283534.

LOC283551 (Accession XP_(—)211110.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283551 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283551, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283551 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15674, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283551(Accession XP_(—)211110.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283551.

LOC283575 (Accession XP_(—)211095.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283575 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283575BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283575, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283575BINDING SITE1 and LOC283575 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17611 andSEQ ID:16702 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283575(Accession XP_(—)211095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283575.

LOC283590 (Accession XP_(—)208741.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283590 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283590, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283590 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7310, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283590(Accession XP_(—)208741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283590.

LOC283624 (Accession XP_(—)211126.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283624 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283624, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283624 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15694, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283624(Accession XP_(—)211126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283624.

LOC283641 (Accession XP_(—)208764.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283641 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283641, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283641 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18297, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283641(Accession XP_(—)208764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283641.

LOC283672 (Accession XP_(—)211152.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283672 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283672, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283672 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14685, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283672(Accession XP_(—)211152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283672.

LOC283767 (Accession XP_(—)208835.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283767 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283767, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283767 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283767(Accession XP_(—)208835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283767.

LOC283857 (Accession XP_(—)211236.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283857 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283857, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283857 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5363, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283857(Accession XP_(—)211236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283857.

LOC283861 (Accession NP_(—)787095.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283861 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283861, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283861 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5363, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283861(Accession NP_(—)787095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283861.

LOC283863 (Accession XP_(—)208875.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283863 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283863, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283863 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10892, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283863(Accession XP_(—)208875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283863.

LOC283889 (Accession XP_(—)208899.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283889 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283889, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283889 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5497, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283889(Accession XP_(—)208899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283889.

LOC283928 (Accession XP_(—)208909.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283928 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283928, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283928 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC283928(Accession XP_(—)208909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283928.

LOC284001 (Accession XP_(—)208958.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284001 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284001, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284001 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20163, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284001(Accession XP_(—)208958.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284001.

LOC284016 (Accession XP_(—)211298.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284016 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284016, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284016 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13339, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284016(Accession XP_(—)211298.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284016.

LOC284023 (Accession XP_(—)208983.3) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284023 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284023, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284023 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12195, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284023(Accession XP_(—)208983.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284023.

LOC284039 (Accession XP_(—)211312.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284039 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11517, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284039(Accession XP_(—)211312.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284039.

LOC284041 (Accession XP_(—)211309.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284041 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284041, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284041 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284041(Accession XP_(—)211309.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284041.

LOC284074 (Accession XP_(—)211321.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284074 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284074, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284074 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15234, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284074(Accession XP_(—)211321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284074.

LOC284095 (Accession XP_(—)211324.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284095 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284095, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284095 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5191, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284095(Accession XP_(—)211324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284095.

LOC284098 (Accession XP_(—)209008.3) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284098 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284098, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284098 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284098(Accession XP_(—)209008.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284098.

LOC284102 (Accession XP_(—)211327.3) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284102 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284102BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284102, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284102BINDING SITE1 through LOC284102 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:18323,SEQ ID:18496, SEQ ID:18051 and SEQ ID:5279 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284102(Accession XP_(—)211327.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284102.

LOC284135 (Accession XP_(—)209032.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284135 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284135, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284135 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284135(Accession XP_(—)209032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284135.

LOC284174 (Accession XP_(—)211363.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284174 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284174, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284174 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5339, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284174(Accession XP_(—)211363.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284174.

LOC284183 (Accession XP_(—)209059.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284183 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284183BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284183, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284183BINDING SITE1 and LOC284183 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19169 andSEQ ID:4426 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284183(Accession XP_(—)209059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284183.

LOC284186 (Accession XP_(—)209060.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284186 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284186, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284186 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7709, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284186(Accession XP_(—)209060.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284186.

LOC284191 (Accession XP_(—)211377.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284191 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284191, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284191 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18296, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284191(Accession XP_(—)211377.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284191.

LOC284260 (Accession XP_(—)211408.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284260 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284260, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284260 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284260(Accession XP_(—)211408.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284260.

LOC284276 (Accession XP_(—)211412.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284276 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284276, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284276 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284276(Accession XP_(—)211412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284276.

LOC284286 (Accession XP_(—)211419.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284286 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284286, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284286 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284286(Accession XP_(—)211419.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284286.

LOC284311 (Accession XP_(—)302720.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284311 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284311, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284311 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12209, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284311(Accession XP_(—)302720.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284311.

LOC284325 (Accession XP_(—)209143.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284325 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284325, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284325 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13899, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284325(Accession XP_(—)209143.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284325.

LOC284362 (Accession XP_(—)211435.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284362 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284362, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284362 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19019, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284362(Accession XP_(—)211435.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284362.

LOC284376 (Accession XP_(—)209157.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284376 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284376, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284376 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8491, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284376(Accession XP_(—)209157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284376.

LOC284379 (Accession XP_(—)209163.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284379 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284379, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284379 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1125, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284379(Accession XP_(—)209163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284379.

LOC284421 (Accession XP_(—)209200.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284421 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284421, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284421 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1637, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284421(Accession XP_(—)209200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284421.

LOC284426 (Accession XP_(—)209198.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284426 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284426BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284426, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284426BINDING SITE1 through LOC284426 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:4541,SEQ ID:4108 and SEQ ID:10929 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284426(Accession XP_(—)209198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284426.

LOC284454 (Accession XP_(—)209216.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284454 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284454, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284454 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284454(Accession XP_(—)209216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284454.

LOC284551 (Accession XP_(—)211515.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284551 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284551, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284551 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284551(Accession XP_(—)211515.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284551.

LOC284628 (Accession XP_(—)211561.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284628 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284628, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284628 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12373, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284628(Accession XP_(—)211561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284628.

LOC284632 (Accession XP_(—)211563.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284632 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284632, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284632 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10320, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284632(Accession XP_(—)211563.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284632.

LOC284646 (Accession XP_(—)211573.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284646 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284646, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284646 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4131, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284646(Accession XP_(—)211573.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284646.

LOC284663 (Accession XP_(—)209310.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3190, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284663(Accession XP_(—)209310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284663.

LOC284723 (Accession XP_(—)211602.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284723 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284723BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284723, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284723BINDING SITE1 and LOC284723 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5347 andSEQ ID:13127 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284723(Accession XP_(—)211602.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284723.

LOC284805 (Accession XP_(—)209371.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284805 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284805, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284805 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12293, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284805(Accession XP_(—)209371.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284805.

LOC284853 (Accession XP_(—)209383.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284853 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284853, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284853 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284853(Accession XP_(—)209383.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284853.

LOC284856 (Accession XP_(—)302835.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC284856, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC284856 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15861, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284856(Accession XP_(—)302835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284856.

LOC284856 (Accession XP_(—)211668.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC284856, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC284856 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15861, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284856(Accession XP_(—)211668.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284856.

LOC284865 (Accession XP_(—)211672.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284865 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284865, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284865 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16384, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284865(Accession XP_(—)211672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284865.

LOC284934 (Accession XP_(—)211696.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284934 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284934BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284934, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284934BINDING SITE1 and LOC284934 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2551 andSEQ ID:11777 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284934(Accession XP_(—)211696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284934.

LOC284950 (Accession XP_(—)211703.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284950 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284950, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284950 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3185, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC284950(Accession XP_(—)211703.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284950.

LOC285002 (Accession XP_(—)211731.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285002 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285002, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285002 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11586, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285002(Accession XP_(—)211731.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285002.

LOC285026 (Accession XP_(—)209440.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285026 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285026, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285026 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13592, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285026(Accession XP_(—)209440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285026.

LOC285033 (Accession XP_(—)211739.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285033 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285033, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285033 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20139, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285033(Accession XP_(—)211739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285033.

LOC285088 (Accession XP_(—)209465.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285088 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285088, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285088 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285088(Accession XP_(—)209465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285088.

LOC285127 (Accession XP_(—)211771.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285127 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285127, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285127 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14649, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285127(Accession XP_(—)211771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285127.

LOC285136 (Accession XP_(—)211777.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285136 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285136, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285136 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3517, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285136(Accession XP_(—)211777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285136.

LOC285299 (Accession XP_(—)209554.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285299 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285299, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285299 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285299(Accession XP_(—)209554.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285299.

LOC285334 (Accession XP_(—)211844.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285334 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285334, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285334 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9968, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285334(Accession XP_(—)211844.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285334.

LOC285344 (Accession XP_(—)211853.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285344 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285344, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285344 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14925, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285344(Accession XP_(—)211853.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285344.

LOC285345 (Accession XP_(—)211854.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285345 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285345, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285345 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285345(Accession XP_(—)211854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285345.

LOC285398 (Accession XP_(—)209593.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285398 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285398BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285398, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285398BINDING SITE1 and LOC285398 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17312 andSEQ ID:2929 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285398(Accession XP_(—)209593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285398.

LOC285510 (Accession XP_(—)209643.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285510 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285510, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285510 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1520, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285510(Accession XP_(—)209643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285510.

LOC285533 (Accession NP_(—)775933.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285533 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285533, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285533 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13006, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285533(Accession NP_(—)775933.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285533.

LOC285589 (Accession XP_(—)209671.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285589 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285589BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285589, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285589BINDING SITE1 and LOC285589 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8906 andSEQ ID:16135 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285589(Accession XP_(—)209671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285589.

LOC285626 (Accession XP_(—)211959.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285626 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285626, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285626 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9340, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285626(Accession XP_(—)211959.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285626.

LOC285683 (Accession XP_(—)211980.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285683 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285683, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285683 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4038, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285683(Accession XP_(—)211980.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285683.

LOC285689 (Accession XP_(—)209724.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285689 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285689, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285689 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12373, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285689(Accession XP_(—)209724.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285689.

LOC285744 (Accession XP_(—)209743.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285744 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285744BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285744, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285744BINDING SITE1 and LOC285744 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18188 andSEQ ID:13900 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285744(Accession XP_(—)209743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285744.

LOC285760 (Accession XP_(—)209750.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285760 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285760, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285760 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8007, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285760(Accession XP_(—)209750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285760.

LOC285768 (Accession XP_(—)212017.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285768 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285768, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285768 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15725, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285768(Accession XP_(—)212017.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285768.

LOC285812 (Accession XP_(—)212055.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285812, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285812 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6449, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285812(Accession XP_(—)212055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285812.

LOC285813 (Accession XP_(—)212036.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285813(Accession XP_(—)212036.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285813.

LOC285822 (Accession XP_(—)209777.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285822 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285822, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285822 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285822(Accession XP_(—)209777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285822.

LOC285843 (Accession XP_(—)212034.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285843 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285843, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285843 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11310, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285843(Accession XP_(—)212034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285843.

LOC285853 (Accession XP_(—)209779.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285853 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285853, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285853 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4561, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285853(Accession XP_(—)209779.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285853.

LOC285896 (Accession XP_(—)209806.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285896 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285896, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285896 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9727, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285896(Accession XP_(—)209806.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285896.

LOC285923 (Accession XP_(—)212104.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285923 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285923, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285923 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:951, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285923(Accession XP_(—)212104.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285923.

LOC285930 (Accession XP_(—)209818.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285930 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285930, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285930 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285930(Accession XP_(—)209818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285930.

LOC285972 (Accession XP_(—)212105.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285972 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285972, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285972 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20178, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC285972(Accession XP_(—)212105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285972.

LOC286007 (Accession XP_(—)212133.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286007 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286007, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286007 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC286007(Accession XP_(—)212133.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286007.

LOC286078 (Accession XP_(—)212163.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286078 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286078BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286078, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286078BINDING SITE1 and LOC286078 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1126 andSEQ ID:11384 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC286078(Accession XP_(—)212163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286078.

LOC286090 (Accession XP_(—)212166.3) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286090 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286090, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286090 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC286090(Accession XP_(—)212166.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286090.

LOC286108 (Accession XP_(—)212175.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286108 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286108, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286108 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC286108(Accession XP_(—)212175.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286108.

LOC286208 (Accession XP_(—)212230.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286208 BINDING SITE1 through LOC286208BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286208, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286208BINDING SITE1 through LOC286208 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:2802,SEQ ID:4183 and SEQ ID:16198 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC286208(Accession XP_(—)212230.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286208.

LOC286215 (Accession XP_(—)212228.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286215 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286215, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286215 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC286215(Accession XP_(—)212228.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286215.

LOC286341 (Accession XP_(—)212278.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286341 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286341, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286341 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC286341(Accession XP_(—)212278.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286341.

LOC286381 (Accession XP_(—)212298.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286381 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286381, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286381 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18747, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC286381(Accession XP_(—)212298.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286381.

LOC286401 (Accession XP_(—)212310.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286401 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286401, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286401 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC286401(Accession XP_(—)212310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286401.

LOC286435 (Accession XP_(—)210047.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286435 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286435, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286435 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18922, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC286435(Accession XP_(—)210047.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286435.

LOC338562 (Accession XP_(—)294654.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9042, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC338562(Accession XP_(—)294654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338562.

LOC338773 (Accession XP_(—)290570.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338773 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338773, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338773 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC338773(Accession XP_(—)290570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338773.

LOC338841 (Accession XP_(—)290597.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338841 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338841, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338841 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3313, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC338841(Accession XP_(—)290597.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338841.

LOC338899 (Accession XP_(—)294740.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7214, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC338899(Accession XP_(—)294740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338899.

LOC338923 (Accession XP_(—)294742.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338923 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338923BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338923, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338923BINDING SITE1 and LOC338923 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14301 andSEQ ID:9654 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC338923(Accession XP_(—)294742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338923.

LOC338991 (Accession XP_(—)290663.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338991 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338991, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338991 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC338991(Accession XP_(—)290663.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338991.

LOC338999 (Accession XP_(—)290659.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC338999(Accession XP_(—)290659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338999.

LOC339077 (Accession XP_(—)294802.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4804, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC339077(Accession XP_(—)294802.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339077.

LOC339078 (Accession XP_(—)290692.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339078 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339078, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339078 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7452, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC339078(Accession XP_(—)290692.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339078.

LOC339146 (Accession XP_(—)294825.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339146 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC339146(Accession XP_(—)294825.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339146.

LOC339178 (Accession XP_(—)290742.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339178 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339178, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339178 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC339178(Accession XP_(—)290742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339178.

LOC339283 (Accession XP_(—)294899.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339283 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339283, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339283 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13583, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC339283(Accession XP_(—)294899.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339283.

LOC339448 (Accession XP_(—)290902.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339448 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339448, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339448 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14390, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC339448(Accession XP_(—)290902.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339448.

LOC339492 (Accession XP_(—)290919.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339492 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339492BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339492, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339492BINDING SITE1 and LOC339492 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14483 andSEQ ID:5531 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC339492(Accession XP_(—)290919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339492.

LOC339622 (Accession XP_(—)295016.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339622 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339622, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339622 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12194, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC339622(Accession XP_(—)295016.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339622.

LOC339659 (Accession XP_(—)290981.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339659 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339659, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339659 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5829, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC339659(Accession XP_(—)290981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339659.

LOC339694 (Accession XP_(—)295035.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339694 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339694, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339694 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3727, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC339694(Accession XP_(—)295035.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339694.

LOC339711 (Accession XP_(—)295038.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339711 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339711, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339711 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13056, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC339711(Accession XP_(—)295038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339711.

LOC339813 (Accession XP_(—)295074.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339813 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339813BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339813, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC339813BINDING SITE1 and LOC339813 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:13017 and SEQ ID:1207 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC339813(Accession XP_(—)295074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339813.

LOC339832 (Accession XP_(—)295079.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339832 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339832BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339832, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC339832BINDING SITE1 and LOC339832 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:7498 and SEQ ID:3980 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC339832(Accession XP_(—)295079.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339832.

LOC339833 (Accession XP_(—)291031.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339833 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339833, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339833 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC339833(Accession XP_(—)291031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339833.

LOC339872 (Accession XP_(—)291050.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339872 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339872, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339872 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1784, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC339872(Accession XP_(—)291050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339872.

LOC339924 (Accession XP_(—)295103.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339924 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339924, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339924 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6629, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC339924(Accession XP_(—)295103.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339924.

LOC340037 (Accession XP_(—)295137.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340037 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340037, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340037 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1128, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC340037(Accession XP_(—)295137.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340037.

LOC340138 (Accession XP_(—)291153.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340138 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340138, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340138 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18048, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC340138(Accession XP_(—)291153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340138.

LOC340156 (Accession XP_(—)291158.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340156 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340156, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340156 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5363, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC340156(Accession XP_(—)291158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340156.

LOC340249 (Accession XP_(—)291211.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340249 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340249, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340249 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2255, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC340249(Accession XP_(—)291211.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340249.

LOC340259 (Accession XP_(—)295190.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340259 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340259, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340259 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4561, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC340259(Accession XP_(—)295190.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340259.

LOC340414 (Accession XP_(—)295240.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340414 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340414, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340414 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11179, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC340414(Accession XP_(—)295240.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340414.

LOC340547 (Accession XP_(—)291331.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340547 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340547, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340547 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC340547(Accession XP_(—)291331.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340547.

LOC342926 (Accession XP_(—)292790.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342926 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342926, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342926 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12088, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC342926(Accession XP_(—)292790.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342926.

LOC346653 (Accession XP_(—)294357.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346653 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC346653, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346653 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16571, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC346653(Accession XP_(—)294357.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346653.

LOC347882 (Accession XP_(—)302618.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347882 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347882, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347882 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3732, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC347882(Accession XP_(—)302618.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347882.

LOC347918 (Accession XP_(—)300565.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347918 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347918, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347918 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5342, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC347918(Accession XP_(—)300565.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347918.

LOC348024 (Accession XP_(—)300592.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348024 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348024, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348024 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19164, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348024(Accession XP_(—)300592.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348024.

LOC348094 (Accession XP_(—)300615.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348094 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348094, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348094 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14669, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348094(Accession XP_(—)300615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348094.

LOC348113 (Accession XP_(—)300623.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348113 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348113(Accession XP_(—)300623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348113.

LOC348115 (Accession XP_(—)300626.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348115 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348115, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348115 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5344, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348115(Accession XP_(—)300626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348115.

LOC348137 (Accession XP_(—)300635.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348137(Accession XP_(—)300635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348137.

LOC348142 (Accession XP_(—)300636.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348142 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348142(Accession XP_(—)300636.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348142.

LOC348235 (Accession XP_(—)300670.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348235 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348235, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348235 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8807, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348235(Accession XP_(—)300670.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348235.

LOC348326 (Accession XP_(—)300696.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348326 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348326, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348326 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348326(Accession XP_(—)300696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348326.

LOC348393 (Accession XP_(—)302741.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348393 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348393BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348393, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348393BINDING SITE1 and LOC348393 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2896 andSEQ ID:4259 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348393(Accession XP_(—)302741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348393.

LOC348396 (Accession XP_(—)300729.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348396 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348396, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348396 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15782, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348396(Accession XP_(—)300729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348396.

LOC348402 (Accession XP_(—)300730.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348402 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348402BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348402, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348402BINDING SITE1 and LOC348402 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14483 andSEQ ID:5531 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348402(Accession XP_(—)300730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348402.

LOC348428 (Accession XP_(—)302753.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348428 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348428, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348428 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15122, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348428(Accession XP_(—)302753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348428.

LOC348445 (Accession XP_(—)300738.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348445(Accession XP_(—)300738.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348445.

LOC348503 (Accession XP_(—)300762.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348503 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348503, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348503 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4935, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348503(Accession XP_(—)300762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348503.

LOC348532 (Accession XP_(—)302818.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348532 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348532BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348532, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348532BINDING SITE1 and LOC348532 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2896 andSEQ ID:4259 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348532(Accession XP_(—)302818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348532.

LOC348567 (Accession XP_(—)300378.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348567 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348567, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348567 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348567(Accession XP_(—)300378.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348567.

LOC348583 (Accession XP_(—)302833.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348583 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348583, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348583 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5363, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348583(Accession XP_(—)302833.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348583.

LOC348790 (Accession XP_(—)300843.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348790 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348790, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348790 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9567, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348790(Accession XP_(—)300843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348790.

LOC348798 (Accession XP_(—)300845.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348798 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348798, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348798 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1441, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348798(Accession XP_(—)300845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348798.

LOC348947 (Accession XP_(—)302929.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12770, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348947(Accession XP_(—)302929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348947.

LOC348995 (Accession XP_(—)300434.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348995 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348995, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348995 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16135, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC348995(Accession XP_(—)300434.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348995.

LOC349024 (Accession XP_(—)300250.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349024 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349024, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349024 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC349024(Accession XP_(—)300250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349024.

LOC349075 (Accession XP_(—)300932.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349075 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349075, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349075 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12101, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC349075(Accession XP_(—)300932.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349075.

LOC349080 (Accession XP_(—)302952.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349080 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349080, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349080 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:997, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC349080(Accession XP_(—)302952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349080.

LOC349170 (Accession XP_(—)300969.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349170 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349170BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349170, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349170BINDING SITE1 and LOC349170 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4803 andSEQ ID:14563 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC349170(Accession XP_(—)300969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349170.

LOC349261 (Accession XP_(—)300998.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349261 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349261, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349261 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18801, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC349261(Accession XP_(—)300998.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349261.

LOC349360 (Accession XP_(—)088528.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349360 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349360, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349360 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17187, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC349360(Accession XP_(—)088528.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349360.

LOC349430 (Accession XP_(—)301084.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349430 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349430, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349430 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18922, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC349430(Accession XP_(—)301084.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349430.

LOC51193 (Accession NP_(—)057415.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC51193 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51193,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51193 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC51193 (AccessionNP_(—)057415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51193.

LOC57107 (Accession NP_(—)065114.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC57107 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57107,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57107 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC57107 (AccessionNP_(—)065114.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC57107.

LOC90408 (Accession XP_(—)031517.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90408 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90408,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90408 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16076, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC90408 (AccessionXP_(—)031517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90408.

LOC90485 (Accession XP_(—)032059.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90485 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90485,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90485 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1125, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC90485 (AccessionXP_(—)032059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90485.

LOC91170 (Accession XP_(—)036612.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91170 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12009, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC91170 (AccessionXP_(—)036612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91170.

LOC91250 (Accession XP_(—)037135.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91250 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91250,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91250 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11626, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC91250 (AccessionXP_(—)037135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91250.

LOC91663 (Accession NP_(—)612382.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91663 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91663,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91663 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10068, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC91663 (AccessionNP_(—)612382.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91663.

LOC93132 (Accession XP_(—)049396.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC93132 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93132,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93132 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOC93132 (AccessionXP_(—)049396.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC93132.

LOST1 (Accession NP_(—)758955.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOST1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOST1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOST1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1474, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of LOST1 (AccessionNP_(—)758955.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOST1.

Leukotriene b4 receptor (LTB4R, Accession NP_(—)000743.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LTB4R BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LTB4R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LTB4RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12498, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Leukotriene b4receptor (LTB4R, Accession NP_(—)000743.1), a gene which may be thecardiac p2y receptor involved in the regulation of cardiac musclecontraction through modulation of l-type calcium currents. Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LTB4R.

The function of LTB4R has been established by previous studies. Yokomizoet al. (1997) found that the putative purinoceptor P2Y7 has a primarystructure identical to that of a BLTR clone, HL-5. To determine whetherBLTR also functions as a purinoceptor, they established stabletransformants of BLTR in glioma cells that possess negligible amounts ofintrinsic purinoceptors. In these cells, up to 300 microM caused nochange in intracellular calcium levels, but significant increases in thecalcium concentrations were induced by exposure to 10 nanoM LTB4. Theseresults were interpreted to indicate that this receptor is not apurinoceptor, but a BLTR By genomic sequence analysis, Kato et al.(2000) determined that BLT1 lacks TATA and CAAT elements but possesses aGC-rich sequence in the promoter region. Luciferase reporter analysisshowed that the region required for basal transcription, which isactivated by SP1, is about 80 bp upstream from the initiator sequence.Southern blot analysis revealed that the CpG sites of the BLT1 promoterare highly methylated in cells not expressing BLT1, but are unmethylatedin cells expressing BLT1. Kato et al. (2000) also found that thepromoter region of BLT1 is localized within the open reading frameencoding BLT2 (OMIM Ref. No. 605773).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Yokomizo, T.; Izumi, T.; Chang, K.; Takuwa, Y.; Shimizu, T.: AG-protein-coupled receptor for leukotriene B4 that mediates chemotaxis.Nature 387:620-624, 1997; and

Kato, K.; Yokomizo, T.; Izumi, T.; Shimizu, T.: Cell-specifictranscriptional regulation of human leukotriene B4 receptor gene. J.Exp. Med. 192:413-420, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LTB4R arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601531, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Lymphocyte antigen 75 (LY75, Accession NP_(—)002340.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LY75 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by LY75, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LY75BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13431, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Lymphocyte antigen75 (LY75, Accession NP_(—)002340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LY75.

Leucine zipper, putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, AccessionNP_(—)066300.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LZTS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LZTS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LZTS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9584, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Leucine zipper,putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, Accession NP_(—)066300.1), a genewhich is an essential component of the nucleoskeleton. potential role incrosslinking filaments or anchoring other molecules. it is essential forgrowth. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LZTS1.

The function of LZTS1 has been established by previous studies. Ishii etal. (1999) positionally cloned and characterized the FEZ1/LZTS1 (leucinezipper, putative tumor suppressor-1) gene at 8p22, a region that is lostin many tumors, including prostate, breast, head and neck, esophageal,and urinary bladder carcinomas. The predicted FEZ1 protein contained aleucine- zipper region with similarity to the DNA-binding domain of thecAMP-responsive activating transcription factor-5 (OMIM Ref. No.606398). Northern blot analysis revealed that FEZ2 is expressed almostubiquitously in normal tissues, although expression is most abundant intestes. FEZ1 expression was undetectable in more than 60% of epithelialtumors, but FEZ1 mutations were found in primary esophageal cancers andin a prostate cancer cell line. Transcript analysis from severalFEZ1-expressing tumors revealed truncated mRNAs, including a frameshift.Alteration and inactivation of the FEZ1 gene may play a role in varioushuman tumors. Ishii et al. (2001) showed that introduction of FEZ1/LZTS1into FEZ1/LZTS1-negative cancer cells resulted in suppression oftumorigenicity and reduced cell growth with accumulation of cells atlate S-G2/M stage of the cell cycle. Their data showed that FEZ1/LZTS1inhibits cancer cell growth through regulation of mitosis, and that itsalterations result in abnormal cell growth

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ishii, H.; Baffa, R.; Numata, S.-I.; Murakumo, Y.; Rattan, S.; Inoue,H.; Mori, M.; Fidanza, V.; Alder, H.; Croce, C. M.: The FEZ1 gene atchromosome 8p22 encodes a leucine-zipper protein, and its expression isaltered in multiple human tumors. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 96:3928-3933,1999; and

Ishii, H.; Vecchione, A.; Murakumo, Y.; Baldassarre, G.; Numata, S.;Trapasso, F.; Alder, H.; Baffa, R.; Croce, C. M.: FEZ1/LZTS1 gene at8p22 suppresses cancer cell growth and regulat.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LZTS1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606551, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Male germ cell-associated kinase (MAK, AccessionNP_(—)005897.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14390, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Male germcell-associated kinase (MAK, Accession NP_(—)005897.1), a gene whichplays an important role in spermatogenesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MAK.

The function of MAK has been established by previous studies. Male germcell-associated kinase is one of the protein kinases that was isolatedby weak cross- hybridization with the v-ros (OMIM Ref. No. 165020)protein kinase sequence (Matsushime et al., 1990). The gene encodingthis kinase is expressed almost exclusively in testis, mainly in germcells at and/or after the pachytene stage, as 66- and 60-kD proteinsthat form a distinct complex with cellular phosphoprotein p210. The p210protein is sufficiently phosphorylated in vitro by the MAK gene productat serine and threonine residues. These results suggest that the MAKgene plays an important role in spermatogenesis. Using a panel of DNAsamples from an interspecific cross, Taketo et al. (1994) mapped the Makgene to mouse chromosome 13 in an area situated between 2 regions thatare homologous with human chromosome 6p and chromosome 5. Taketo et al.(1994) stated that preliminary Southern analysis of DNA samples from apanel of mouse/human somatic cell hybrids showed concordanthybridization of the MAK gene and the ROS1 gene, previously mapped to6q22

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Matsushime, H.; Jinno, A.; Takagi, N.; Shibuy, M.: A novel mammalianprotein kinase gene (mak) is highly expressed in testicular germ cellsat and after meiosis. Molec. Cell. Biol. 10:2261-2268, 1990; and

Taketo, M.; Jinno, A.; Yamaguchi, S.; Matushime, H.; Shibuy, M.; Seldin,M. F.: Mouse Mak gene for male germ cell-associated kinase maps tochromosome 13. Genomics 19:397-398, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MAK are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 154235, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MAPA (Accession NP_(—)660299.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MAPA BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAPA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MAPA (AccessionNP_(—)660299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPA.

Mediterranean fever (MEFV, Accession NP_(—)000234.1) is another GAM25target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEFV BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MEFV, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEFV BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Mediterranean fever(MEFV, Accession NP_(—)000234.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MEFV.

MGC10818 (Accession NP_(—)085045.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC10818 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10818,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10818 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12698, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MGC10818 (AccessionNP_(—)085045.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC10818.

MGC11386 (Accession NP_(—)116322.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC11386 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11386,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11386 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9968, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MGC11386 (AccessionNP_(—)116322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC11386.

MGC13204 (Accession NP_(—)113653.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC13204 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13204,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13204 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19279, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MGC13204 (AccessionNP_(—)113653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC13204.

MGC14289 (Accession NP_(—)542391.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC14289 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14289,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14289 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13910, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MGC14289 (AccessionNP_(—)542391.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC14289.

MGC15606 (Accession NP_(—)659474.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC15606 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15606,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15606 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MGC15606 (AccessionNP_(—)659474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC15606.

MGC17919 (Accession NP_(—)653222.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC17919 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC17919,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC17919 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1373, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MGC17919 (AccessionNP_(—)653222.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC17919.

MGC1842 (Accession XP_(—)037797.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC1842 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC1842,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC1842 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MGC1842 (AccessionXP_(—)037797.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC1842.

MGC24180 (Accession NP_(—)689565.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC24180 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC24180,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC24180 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9950, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MGC24180 (AccessionNP_(—)689565.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC24180.

MGC2474 (Accession NP_(—)076420.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2474 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2474,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2474 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MGC2474 (AccessionNP_(—)076420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2474.

MGC27345 (Accession XP_(—)300964.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC27345 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MGC27345, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC27345BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17971, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MGC27345 (AccessionXP_(—)300964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC27345.

MGC3113 (Accession NP_(—)076940.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3113 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3113,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3113 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1235, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MGC3113 (AccessionNP_(—)076940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3113.

MGC33637 (Accession NP_(—)689809.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC33637 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33637,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33637 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16595, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MGC33637 (AccessionNP_(—)689809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC33637.

MGC35163 (Accession NP_(—)689765.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC35163 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35163,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35163 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6047, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MGC35163 (AccessionNP_(—)689765.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC35163.

MGC3771 (Accession NP_(—)112232.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3771 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3771,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3771 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13827, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MGC3771 (AccessionNP_(—)112232.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3771.

MGC40579 (Accession NP_(—)689989.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC40579 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40579,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40579 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MGC40579 (AccessionNP_(—)689989.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC40579.

MGC50337 (Accession NP_(—)848604.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC50337 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC50337,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50337 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MGC50337 (AccessionNP_(—)848604.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC50337.

Mhc class ii transactivator (MHC2TA, Accession NP_(—)000237.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MHC2TA BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MHC2TA, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MHC2TABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15607, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Mhc class iitransactivator (MHC2TA, Accession NP_(—)000237.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MHC2TA.

Melan-a (MLANA, Accession NP_(—)005502.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MLANA BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MLANA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLANA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19169, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Melan-a (MLANA,Accession NP_(—)005502.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MLANA.

moblak (Accession NP_(—)570719.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. moblak BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by moblak,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of moblak BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17041, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of moblak (AccessionNP_(—)570719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith moblak.

Molybdenum cofactor synthesis 3 (MOCS3, Accession NP_(—)055299.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOCS3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MOCS3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MOCS3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5363, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Molybdenum cofactorsynthesis 3 (MOCS3, Accession NP_(—)055299.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MOCS3.

Mannose phosphate isomerase (MPI, Accession NP_(—)002426.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MPI BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MPI, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MPI BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11116, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Mannose phosphateisomerase (MPI, Accession NP_(—)002426.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MPI.

Myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene (MPL, AccessionNP_(—)005364.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MPL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MPL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MPL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12310, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Myeloproliferativeleukemia virus oncogene (MPL, Accession NP_(—)005364.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MPL.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l44 (MRPL44, Accession NP_075066.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL44 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MRPL44, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MRPL44BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:400, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l44 (MRPL44, Accession NP_(—)075066.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL44.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein s27 (MRPS27, Accession NP_055899.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS27 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MRPS27, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MRPS27BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8246, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s27 (MRPS27, Accession NP_(—)055899.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPS27.

MSTP028 (Accession NP_(—)114160.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MSTP028 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MSTP028,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSTP028 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9881, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MSTP028 (AccessionNP_(—)114160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MSTP028.

MtFMT (Accession NP_(—)640335.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MtFMT BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MtFMT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MtFMT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19169, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MtFMT (AccessionNP_(—)640335.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MtFMT.

MTH2 (Accession NP_(—)060753.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MTH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTH2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MTH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12362, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MTH2 (AccessionNP_(—)060753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTH2.

MYLC2PL (Accession NP_(—)612412.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MYLC2PL BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYLC2PL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYLC2PL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2680, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of MYLC2PL (AccessionNP_(—)612412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MYLC2PL.

Myosin 5c (MYO5C, Accession NP_(—)061198.1) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYO5C BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMYO5C, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYO5C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3499, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Myosin 5c (MYO5C,Accession NP_(—)061198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MYO5C.

Ndrg family member 3 (NDRG3, Accession NP_(—)114402.1) is another GAM25target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDRG3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NDRG3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NDRG3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6322, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Ndrg family member3 (NDRG3, Accession NP_(—)114402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NDRG3.

Nadh dehydrogenase (ubiquinone) 1, subcomplex unknown, 2, 14.5 kda(NDUFC2, Accession NP_(—)004540.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NDUFC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDUFC2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDUFC2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18323, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Nadh dehydrogenase(ubiquinone) 1, subcomplex unknown, 2, 14.5 kda (NDUFC2, AccessionNP_(—)004540.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NDUFC2.

Nima (never in mitosis gene a)-related kinase 4 (NEK4, AccessionNP_(—)003148.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NEK4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NEK4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NEK4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15238, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Nima (never inmitosis gene a)-related kinase 4 (NEK4, Accession NP_(—)003148.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NEK4.

Neurofibromin 2 (bilateral acoustic neuroma) (NF2, AccessionNP_(—)057502.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18419, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Neurofibromin 2(bilateral acoustic neuroma) (NF2, Accession NP_(—)057502.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NF2.

Nuclear factor of activated t-cells 5, tonicity-responsive (NFAT5,Accession NP_(—)619728.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NFAT5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by NFAT5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NFAT5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18076, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear factor ofactivated t-cells 5, tonicity-responsive (NFAT5, AccessionNP_(—)619728.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NFAT5.

Nuclear factor of activated t-cells 5, tonicity-responsive (NFAT5,Accession NP_(—)775321.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NFAT5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by NFAT5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NFAT5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18076, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear factor ofactivated t-cells 5, tonicity-responsive (NFAT5, AccessionNP_(—)775321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NFAT5.

Nuclear factor of activated t-cells 5, tonicity-responsive (NFAT5,Accession NP_(—)619727.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NFAT5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by NFAT5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NFAT5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18076, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear factor ofactivated t-cells 5, tonicity-responsive (NFAT5, AccessionNP_(—)619727.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NFAT5.

Nuclear factor of activated t-cells 5, tonicity-responsive (NFAT5,Accession NP_(—)006590.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NFAT5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by NFAT5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NFAT5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18076, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear factor ofactivated t-cells 5, tonicity-responsive (NFAT5, AccessionNP_(—)006590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NFAT5.

Nudix (nucleoside diphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 4 (NUDT4,Accession NP_(—)061967.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NUDT4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUDT4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUDT4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Nudix (nucleosidediphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 4 (NUDT4, AccessionNP_(—)061967.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUDT4.

Nuclear mitotic apparatus protein 1 (NUMA1, Accession NP_006176.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NUMA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NUMA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUMA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14301, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear mitoticapparatus protein 1 (NUMA1, Accession NP_(—)006176.1), a gene which isnuclear mitotic apparatus protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NUMA1.

The function of NUMA1 has been established by previous studies. The NuMAprotein was one of the first to be described as a cell cycle-relatedprotein based on a distinct immunofluorescent staining pattern: ininterphase, NuMA is present throughout the nucleus, and in mitosis, itlocalizes to the spindle apparatus (Lydersen and Pettijohn, 1980). Somepatients with autoimmune disease have antibodies directed against theNuMA protein. The full-length NUMA cDNA (Compton et al., 1992; Yang etal., 1992) predicts a protein with the largest known coiled-coil regionin a protein. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Sparks et al.(1993) demonstrated that the NUMA1 gene is present in single copy andlocated on 11q13. Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is uniquelyassociated with chromosomal translocations that disrupt the geneencoding the retinoic acid receptor, RARA (OMIM Ref. No. 180240). Inmore than 99% of cases, this disruption results in the formation of afusion of the RARA gene with the PML gene (OMIM Ref. No. 102578). Inrare variants of APL, the RARA gene has been found to be fused to 1 of 2other genes, PLZF (OMIM Ref. No. 176797) and NPM (OMIM Ref. No. 164040).Although RARA dysregulation is evidently important in APL, the role ofthe various fusion partners is unclear. Wells et al. (1997)characterized a fourth APL gene fusion, which linked exons encoding theretinoic acid and DNA-binding domains of RARA to 5-prime exons of NUMA1.The NUMA/RARA fusion protein existed in sheet- like nuclear aggregateswith which normal NUMA partly colocalized. In contrast to t(15;17) APL(the usual variety) the intracellular distribution of PML was normal inthese cells. Wells et al. (1997) suggested that interference withretinoid signaling, and not disruption of PML organization, is essentialto the APL phenotype. Their work implicated for the first time anelement of the mitotic apparatus in the molecular pathogenesis of humanmalignancy. The proband of their study was a Caucasian male first seenat 6 months of age for investigation of multiple cutaneous lesions.Despite this unusual clinical presentation, peripheral blood morphologyand cell-surface immunophenotype were typical of APL. Routine analysisof diagnostic bone marrow revealed a clonal cytogenetic abnormality,t(11;17)(q13;q21). The patient was treated with all-trans retinoic acidand achieved complete remission; he remained in morphologic remission 38months after autologous bone marrow transplantation.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lydersen, B. K.; Pettijohn, D. E.: Human-specific nuclear protein thatassociates with the polar region of the mitotic apparatus: distributionin a human/hamster hybrid cell. Cell 22:489-499, 1980; and

Wells, R. A.; Catzavelos, C.; Kamel-Reid, S.: Fusion of retinoic acidreceptor alpha to NuMA, the nuclear mitotic apparatus protein, by avariant translocation in acute promyelocytic l.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NUMA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164009, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. NUP43 (Accession NP_(—)078923.2) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NUP43 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNUP43, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUP43 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15705, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of NUP43 (AccessionNP_(—)078923.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUP43.

Oligophrenin 1 (OPHN1, Accession NP_(—)002538.1) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OPHN1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byOPHN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OPHN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1657, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Oligophrenin 1(OPHN1, Accession NP_(—)002538.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with OPHN1.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)055650.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OSBPL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17183, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)055650.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL2.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)653081.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OSBPL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17183, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)653081.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL2.

Protocadherin alpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA9 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHA9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12010, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin alpha9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1), a gene which is acalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDHA9.

The function of PCDHA9 has been established by previous studies.Cadherins are calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion molecules thatmediate neural cell-cell interactions. Protocadherins constitute asubfamily of nonclassic cadherins. PCDHA9 is a member of the alphacluster of protocadherin genes on 5q31. By screening a brain cDNAlibrary for sequences with the potential to encode large proteins,Nagase et al. (1997) identified a cDNA encoding PCDHA9, which theytermed KIAA0345. The deduced protein has 842 amino acids. RT-PCRanalysis detected strongest expression of KIAA0345 in kidney and testis,followed by brain, lung, pancreas, and ovary.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, I.; Nakajima, D.; Ohira, M.; Seki, N.; Miyajima,N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Nomura, N.; O'Hara, O.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human genes. VII. The completesequences of 100 new cDNA clones from brain which can code for largeproteins in vitro. DNA Res. 4:141-150, 1997; and

Wu, Q.; Zhang, T.; Cheng, J.-F.; Kim, Y.; Grimwood, J.; Schmutz, J.;Dickson, M.; Noonan, J. P.; Zhang, M. Q.; Myers, R. M.; Maniatis, T.:Comparative DNA sequence analysis of mouse and.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PCDHA9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606315, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protocadherin beta 11 (PCDHB11, Accession NP_(—)061754.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB11BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHB11, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHB11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13873, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin beta11 (PCDHB11, Accession NP_(—)061754.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDHB11.

Protocadherin beta 9 (PCDHB9, Accession NP_(—)061992.2) is another GAM25target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB9 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PCDHB9, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5363, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin beta9 (PCDHB9, Accession NP_(—)061992.2), a gene which is a potentialcalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDHB9.

The function of PCDHB9 has been established by previous studies.Cadherins are calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion molecules thatmediate neural cell-cell interactions. Protocadherins constitute asubfamily of nonclassic cadherins. PCDHB9 is a member of the betacluster of protocadherin genes on 5q31. For specific information on thePCDHB genes, see 604967. Vanhalst et al. (2001) determined that unlikemost PCDHB proteins, PCDHB9 has not 1 but 2 PXXP motifs, putative SH3protein-binding sites, at the end of the conserved region of itscytoplasmic domain.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Vanhalst, K.; Kools, P.; Eynde, E. V.; van Roy, F.: The human and murineprotocadherin-beta one-exon gene families show high evolutionaryconservation, despite the difference in gene number. FEBS Lett.495:120-125, 2001; and

Wu, Q.; Zhang, T.; Cheng, J.-F.; Kim, Y.; Grimwood, J.; Schmutz, J.;Dickson, M.; Noonan, J. P.; Zhang, M. Q.; Myers, R. M.; Maniatis, T.:Comparative DNA sequence analysis of mouse a.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PCDHB9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606335, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Phosducin-like (PDCL, Accession NP_(—)005379.2) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDCL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PDCL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDCL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Phosducin-like(PDCL, Accession NP_(—)005379.2), a gene which may regulate G-proteinsignaling and similar to phosducins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PDCL.

The function of PDCL has been established by previous studies.Phosducin-like protein (PDCL) is a putative modulator of heterotrimericG proteins. It was initially isolated as the product of anethanol-responsive gene in neural cell cultures (Miles et al., 1993).PDCL shares extensive amino acid sequence homology with phosducin (PDC;171490), a phosphoprotein expressed in retina and pineal gland thatinhibits several G protein-coupled signaling pathways by binding to thebeta-gamma subunits of G proteins. By screening a human genomic librarywith a rat Pdcl cDNA, Thibault et al. (1999) isolated a partial PDCLgenomic sequence. They also identified several PDCL ESTs. The authorsderived the complete PDCL coding sequence by aligning the genomic andEST sequences. The predicted 301-amino acid PDCL protein shows homologyto areas of rat Pdc that contact G protein beta-gamma subunits. TheN-terminal regions of human, rat, and Drosophila PDCL are highlyhomologous to each other, but show little homology to the N-terminalregion of rat Pdc. By somatic cell hybrid analysis, Thibault et al.(1999) mapped the PDCL gene to chromosome 9. Using a radiation hybridmapping panel, they found that the PDCL gene is linked to markersD9S1876 and D9S1674.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Miles, M. F.; Barhite, S.; Sganga, M.; Elliott, M.: Phosducin-likeprotein: an ethanol-responsive potential modulator of guaninenucleotide-binding protein function. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.90:10831-10835, 1993; and

Thibault, C.; Wang, J. F.; Charnas, R.; Mirel, D.; Barhite, S.; Miles,M. F.: Cloning and characterization of the rat and human phosducin-likeprotein genes: structure, expression and.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PDCL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604421, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Phosphodiesterase 6b, cgmp-specific, rod, beta (congenitalstationary night blindness 3, autosomal dominant) (PDE6B, AccessionNP_(—)000274.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PDE6B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDE6B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PDE6B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2250, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase6b, cgmp-specific, rod, beta (congenital stationary night blindness 3,autosomal dominant) (PDE6B, Accession NP_(—)000274.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDE6B.

Phosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthase (fgar amidotransferase)(PFAS, Accession NP_(—)036525.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PFAS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PFAS, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PFAS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12883, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthase (fgar amidotransferase)(PFAS, Accession NP_(—)036525.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PFAS.

Reserved (PHF6, Accession NP_(—)115834.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PHF6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PHF6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PHF6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19225, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Reserved (PHF6,Accession NP_(—)115834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PHF6.

Pbx/knotted 1 homeobox 1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PKNOX1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PKNOX1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PKNOX1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4340, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Pbx/knotted 1homeobox 1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2), a gene which may regulategene expression and control cell differentiation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PKNOX1.

The function of PKNOX1 has been established by previous studies. As partof developing a transcript map of human chromosome 21, Chen et al.(1997) used exon trapping to identify portions of genes from chromosome21-specific cosmids. They identified a trapped exon that is identical toa region of the human expressed sequence tag (EST) L12425. Using theexon and EST as probes, they screened human fetal brain and kidney cDNAlibraries and cloned the corresponding gene, which encodes ahomeodomain-containing polypeptide of 436 amino acids. Chen et al.(1997) used the EST as a probe for Northern analysis and detectedtranscripts of 2.5 and 5 kb in every human tissue examined, includingheart, brain and brain subregions, placenta, lung, liver, muscle, andseveral fetal tissues. The gene, designated PBX/knotted-1 homeo box-1(OMIM Ref. No. PKNOX1), has a homeodomain closely related to those ofthe mammalian PBX family (such as mouse Meis1) and the plant knotted-1family (involved in plant development). Chen et al. (1997) used PCRamplification, hybridization, and genetic linkage analysis to map PKNOX1to 21q22.3 between markers D21S212 and D21S25 on YAC350F7. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, Berthelsen et al. (1998) mapped thePKNOX1 gene to human chromosome 21q22.3 and mouse chromosome 17B/C.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Berthelsen, J.; Viggiano, L.; Schulz, H.; Ferretti, E.; Consalez, G. G.;Rocchi, M.; Blasi, F.: PKNOX1, a gene encoding PREP1, a new regulator ofPbx activity, maps on human chromosome 21q22.3 and murine chromosome17B/C. Genomics 47:323-324, 1998; and

Chen, H.; Rossier, C.; Nakamura, Y.; Lynn, A.; Chakravarti, A.;Antonarakis, S. E.: Cloning of a novel homeobox-containing gene, PKNOX1,and mapping to human chromosome 21q22.3. Genomi.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PKNOX1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602100, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Pro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 1 (PMCHL1, AccessionNP_(—)114093.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PMCHL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMCHL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PMCHL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15693, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition ofPro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 1 (PMCHL1, AccessionNP_(—)114093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMCHL1.

Pro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 2 (PMCHL2, AccessionNP_(—)114094.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PMCHL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMCHL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PMCHL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14075, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition ofPro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 2 (PMCHL2, AccessionNP_(—)114094.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMCHL2.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, AccessionNP_(—)005029.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPID BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPID, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPID BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15356, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, Accession NP_(—)005029.1), a genewhich catalyzes the cis-trans isomerization of proline imidic peptidebonds in oligopeptides. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPID.

The function of PPID has been established by previous studies. Thecyclophilins are a conserved gene family of peptidyl-prolyl cis-transisomerases (PPIases; OMIM Ref. No. 123840), the members of which bindthe immunosuppressant cyclosporin A. Cyclophilin 40 (CyP-40, also CYPD)was identified by Kieffer et al. (1992) as a 40-kD cyclophilin-likeprotein with PPIase activity. In the bovine uterus, CyP-40 is acomponent of the estrogen receptor complex (see OMIM Ref. No. 133430).Kieffer et al. (1993) reported the cloning of a human cDNA homologous tothe bovine CyP-40. The cDNA encodes a predicted 370-amino acid protein.The amino end is similar to that of other cyclophilins, while thecarboxyl region resembles FKBP59 (OMIM Ref. No. 600611), a component ofthe glucocorticoid receptor complex. Yokoi et al. (1996) showed that thecyclophilin 40 (or PPID) gene contains 10 exons and spans 14.2 kb ofgenomic DNA. Ten Alu repeats occur within noncoding regions of the gene.Yokoi et al. (1996) mapped the PPID gene to chromosome 4 using a panelof somatic cell hybrid DNAs. By fluorescence in situ hybridization,Ratajczak et al. (1997) mapped the PPID gene to 4q31.3.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ratajczak, T.; Woollatt, E.; Kumar, P.; Ward, B. K.; Minchin, R. F.;Baker, E.: Cyclophilin 40 (PPID) gene map position 4q31.3. ChromosomeRes. 5:151 only, 1997; and

Yokoi, H.; Shimizu, Y.; Anazawa, H.; Lefebvre, C. A.; Korneluk, R. G.;Ikeda; J.-E.: The structure and complete nucleotide sequence of thehuman cyclophilin 40 (PPID) gene. Genomics 35.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPID arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601753, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Peptidylprolyl isomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2,Accession NP_(—)055152.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPIL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPIL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPIL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12323, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, Accession NP_(—)055152.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPIL2.

Protein kinase, lysine deficient 3 (PRKWNK3, Accession NP_065973.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKWNK3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PRKWNK3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PRKWNK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5566, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,lysine deficient 3 (PRKWNK3, Accession NP_(—)065973.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PRKWNK3.

PRO1787 (Accession NP_(—)061076.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO1787 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO1787,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO1787 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of PRO1787 (AccessionNP_(—)061076.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO1787.

Prostaglandin e synthase (PTGES, Accession NP_(—)004869.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGES BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PTGES, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGESBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16132, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin esynthase (PTGES, Accession NP_(—)004869.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGES.

Prostaglandin i2 (prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, AccessionNP_(—)000952.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTGIS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTGIS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTGIS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11686, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin i2(prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, Accession NP_(—)000952.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the isomerization of prostaglandin h2 to prostacyclin(=prostaglandin i2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTGIS.

The function of PTGIS has been established by previous studies. Yokoyamaet al. (1996) demonstrated that the prostacyclin synthase gene, whichthey symbolized PTGIS, consists of 10 exons spanning approximately 60kb. All the splice donor and acceptor sites conformed to the GT/AG rule.The major product of the primer extension analysis suggested that thetranscription of the gene started from the positions around 49 bpupstream of the translation initiation codon. By fluorescence in situhybridization, they demonstrated that the gene is located at20q13.11-q13.13. Prostacyclin (also known as prostaglandin I2) is apotent vasodilator and inhibitor of platelet aggregation. The enzymeprostacyclin synthase (EC 5.3.99.4) catalyzes the isomerization ofprostaglandin H2 (PGH2) to prostacyclin. Wang and Chen (1996) noted thatalthough it has absorbance spectral features characteristic of thecytochrome P450s, PGIS has no monooxygenase activity and does notrequire an external source of electrons to initiate its enzyme reaction.Prostacyclin synthase is the single member of family 8 of the cytochromeP450 superfamily (Nelson et al., 1996).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wang, L.-H.; Chen, L.: Organization of the gene encoding humanprostacyclin synthase. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 226:631-637, 1996.; and

Yokoyama, C.; Yabuki, T.; Inoue, H.; Tone, Y.; Hara, S.; Hatae, T.;Nagata, M.; Takahashi, E.-I.; Tanabe, T.: Human gene encodingprostacyclin synthase (PTGIS): genomic organization, ch.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PTGIS arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601699, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PXK (Accession NP_(—)060241.2) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PXK BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PXK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PXK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18264, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of PXK (AccessionNP_(—)060241.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PXK.

Rab33b, member ras oncogene family (RAB33B, Accession NP_(—)112586.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB33B BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB33B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB33BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:797, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Rab33b, member rasoncogene family (RAB33B, Accession NP_(—)112586.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB33B.

Rab39, member ras oncogene family (RAB39, Accession XP_(—)084662.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB39 BINDINGSITE1 and RAB39 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by RAB39, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAB39 BINDING SITE1 and RAB39 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:9341 and SEQ ID:4103 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Rab39, member rasoncogene family (RAB39, Accession XP_(—)084662.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB39.

RAI (Accession NP_(—)006654.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAI BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAI, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RAI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14580, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of RAI (AccessionNP_(—)006654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAI.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)055552.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)055552.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739580.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739580.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739579.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739579.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Retinoblastoma binding protein 9 (RBBP9, Accession NP_(—)006597.2) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBBP9 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RBBP9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RBBP9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1307, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 9 (RBBP9, Accession NP_(—)006597.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP9.

RE2 (Accession NP_(—)722561.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RE2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byRE2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RE2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3366, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of RE2 (AccessionNP_(—)722561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RE2.

Rhesus blood group, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057208.2) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RHD BINDING SITE1 andRHD BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regionsof multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RHD, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:10248 and SEQ ID:10248 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Rhesus blood group,d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057208.2), a gene which Major antigen ofthe RH system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RHD.

The function of RHD has been established by previous studies. Bennett etal. (1993) demonstrated that DNA testing can be used to determine RhDtype in chorionic villus samples or amniotic cells. An RhD-negativewoman whose partner is heterozygous may have preexisting anti-RhDantibodies that may or may not affect a subsequent fetus, depending onwhether it is heterozygous. A safe method of determining fetal RhD typeearly in pregnancy would eliminate the risks to an RhD-negative fetus offetal blood sampling or Ser. amniocenteses. Levine et al. (1941) showedthat hemolytic disease of the fetus occurs in an RhD-positive fetuscarried by an RhD-negative woman who has been immunized bytransplacental passage of RhD-positive red cells during a previouspregnancy. When the father of the fetus being carried by a sensitizedRhD- negative woman is heterozygous for RhD, as more than 50% of peopleare, half the fetuses will be RhD-negative and therefore require notreatment to avoid erythroblastosis fetalis. The others will beRhD-positive and require sophisticated investigative measures andtreatments. Lo et al. (1998) described a noninvasive method ofdetermining fetal RhD status by analyzing maternal plasma. Using afluorescent- based PCR assay that was sensitive enough to detect theamount of RhD DNA found in a single cell, they determined the RhD statusof singleton fetuses from 57 RhD- negative women whose partners wereheterozygous for the RhD gene. This method correctly identified the RhDstatus of 10 of 12 fetuses whose mothers were in their first trimesterof pregnancy, that of all 30 fetuses whose mothers were in their secondtrimester, and that of all 15 fetuses whose mothers were in their thirdtrimester. The method they described was rapid, providing results within1 day, and represented a major advance in RhD genotyping.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bennett, P. R.; Le Van Kim, C.; Colin, Y.; Warwick, R. M.; Cherif-Zahar,B.; Fisk, N. M.; Cartron, J.-P.: Prenatal determination of fetal RhDtype by DNA amplification. New Eng. J. Med. 329:607-610, 1993; and

Lo, Y. M. D.; Hjelm, N. M.; Fidler, C.; Sargent, I. L.; Murphy, M. F.;Chamberlain, P. F.; Poon, P. M. K.; Redman, C. W. G.; Wainscoat, J. S.:Prenatal diagnosis of fetal RhD status by mol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RHD are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 111680, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Rhesus blood group, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057208.2)is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RHD BINDINGSITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RHD,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHDBINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19169 and SEQ ID:19169 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Rhesus blood group,d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057208.2), a gene which Major antigen ofthe RH system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RHD.

The function of RHD has been established by previous studies. Bennett etal. (1993) demonstrated that DNA testing can be used to determine RhDtype in chorionic villus samples or amniotic cells. An RhD-negativewoman whose partner is heterozygous may have preexisting anti-RhDantibodies that may or may not affect a subsequent fetus, depending onwhether it is heterozygous. A safe method of determining fetal RhD typeearly in pregnancy would eliminate the risks to an RhD-negative fetus offetal blood sampling or Ser. amniocenteses. Levine et al. (1941) showedthat hemolytic disease of the fetus occurs in an RhD-positive fetuscarried by an RhD-negative woman who has been immunized bytransplacental passage of RhD-positive red cells during a previouspregnancy. When the father of the fetus being carried by a sensitizedRhD- negative woman is heterozygous for RhD, as more than 50% of peopleare, half the fetuses will be RhD-negative and therefore require notreatment to avoid erythroblastosis fetalis. The others will beRhD-positive and require sophisticated investigative measures andtreatments. Lo et al. (1998) described a noninvasive method ofdetermining fetal RhD status by analyzing maternal plasma. Using afluorescent- based PCR assay that was sensitive enough to detect theamount of RhD DNA found in a single cell, they determined the RhD statusof singleton fetuses from 57 RhD- negative women whose partners wereheterozygous for the RhD gene. This method correctly identified the RhDstatus of 10 of 12 fetuses whose mothers were in their first trimesterof pregnancy, that of all 30 fetuses whose mothers were in their secondtrimester, and that of all 15 fetuses whose mothers were in their thirdtrimester. The method they described was rapid, providing results within1 day, and represented a major advance in RhD genotyping.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bennett, P. R.; Le Van Kim, C.; Colin, Y.; Warwick, R. M.; Cherif-Zahar,B.; Fisk, N. M.; Cartron, J.-P.: Prenatal determination of fetal RhDtype by DNA amplification. New Eng. J. Med. 329:607-610, 1993; and

Lo, Y. M. D.; Hjelm, N. M.; Fidler, C.; Sargent, I. L.; Murphy, M. F.;Chamberlain, P. F.; Poon, P. M. K.; Redman, C. W. G.; Wainscoat, J. S.:Prenatal diagnosis of fetal RhD status by mol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RHD are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 111680, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Retinitis pigmentosa 2 (x-linked recessive) (RP2, AccessionNP_(—)008846.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9423, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Retinitispigmentosa 2 (x-linked recessive) (RP2, Accession NP_(—)008846.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RP2.

SBLF (Accession NP_(—)006864.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SBLF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SBLF, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SBLF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5568, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of SBLF (AccessionNP_(—)006864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SBLF.

Sex comb on midleg-like 2 (drosophila) (SCML2, Accession NP_(—)006080.1)is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCML2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SCML2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSCML2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18167, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Sex comb onmidleg-like 2 (drosophila) (SCML2, Accession NP_(—)006080.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCML2.

SCN3B (Accession NP_(—)060870.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCN3B BINDING SITE1 and SCN3B BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded bySCN3B, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCN3B BINDING SITE1 andSCN3B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1161 and SEQ ID:6473respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of SCN3B (AccessionNP_(—)060870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCN3B.

SDS-RS1 (Accession NP_(—)612441.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SDS-RS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SDS-RS1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SDS-RS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3444, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of SDS-RS1 (AccessionNP_(—)612441.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SDS-RS1.

Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEDL BINDINGSITE1 and SEDL BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SEDL, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SEDL BINDING SITE1 and SEDL BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:13505 and SEQ ID:18323 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Spondyloepiphysealdysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1), a gene which may playrole in vesicular transport from endoplasmic reticulum to golgi. andtherefore may be associated with Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SEDL.

The function of SEDL has been established by previous studies. Gedeon etal. (2001) reviewed the spectrum of mutations found in 30 of 36unrelated cases of X-linked SEDL ascertained from different ethnicpopulations. It brought the total number of different disease-associatedmutations to 21 and showed that they were distributed throughout theSEDL gene. Four recurrent mutations accounted for 13 of the 30 (43%).Haplotype analyses and the diverse ethnic origins of the patientssupported recurrent mutations. Two patients with large deletions of SEDLexons were found, 1 with childhood onset of painful complications, theother relatively free of additional symptoms. Since no cleargenotype/phenotype correlation could be established, they concluded thatthe complete unaltered SEDL gene product is essential for normal bonegrowth. Christie et al. (2001) characterized the SEDL mutations in 4unrelated spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda kindreds of Europeanorigin. They identified 2 nonsense and 2 intragenic deletionalframeshift mutations. The nonsense mutations occurred in exons 4 and 6.Both of the intragenic deletions, which were approximately 750 and 1300to 1445 bp in size, involved intron 5 and part of exon 6 and resulted inframeshifts that led to premature termination signals.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Christie, P. T.; Curley, A.; Nesbit, M. A.; Chapman, C.; Genet, S.;Harper, P. S.; Keeling, S. L.; Wilkie, A. O. M.; Winter, R. M.; Thakker,R. V.: Mutational analysis in X-linked spondyloepiphyseal dysplasiatarda. J. Clin. Endocr. Metab. 86:3233-3236, 2001; and

Gedeon, A. K.; Tiller, G. E.; Le Merrer, M.; Heuertz, S.; Tranebjaerg,L.; Chitayat, D.; Robertson, S.; Glass, I. A.; Savarirayan, R.; Cole, W.G.; Rimoin, D. L.; Kousseff, B. G.; Ohas.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SEDL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300202, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Selenoprotein n, 1 (SEPN1, Accession NP_(—)065184.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEPN1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SEPN1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEPN1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19019, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Selenoprotein n, 1(SEPN1, Accession NP_(—)065184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SEPN1.

Small edrk-rich factor 1a (telomeric) (SERF1A, Accession NP_068802.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF1A BINDINGSITE1 and SERF1A BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SERF1A, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SERF1A BINDING SITE1 and SERF1A BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:13469 and SEQ ID:4475 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1a (telomeric) (SERF1A, Accession NP_(—)068802.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1A.

Small edrk-rich factor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NP_075267.1)is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF1BBINDING SITE1 and SERF1B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SERF1B, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SERF1B BINDING SITE1 and SERF1B BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:13469 and SEQ ID:4475 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NP_(—)075267.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1B.

Serine (or cysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 9(SERPINB9, Accession NP_(—)004146.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SERPINB9 BINDING SITE1 and SERPINB9BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by SERPINB9, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERPINB9BINDING SITE1 and SERPINB9 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5564 and SEQID:8945 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Serine (orcysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 9 (SERPINB9,Accession NP_(—)004146.1), a gene which may be a serpin serine proteaseinhibitor that interacts with granzyme B (GZMB). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SERPINB9.

The function of SERPINB9 has been established by previous studies.Serine proteinase inhibitors (serpins) are a large superfamily ofproteins which bind to and inactivate serine proteinases. Theseinteractions are involved in many cellular processes includingcoagulation, fibrinolysis, complement fixation, matrix remodeling, andapoptosis. Sprecher et al. (1995) isolated PI8 (OMIM Ref. No. 601697)and PI9 cDNAs from a human placenta cDNA library. The authors found thatPI9 encodes a 374-amino acid polypeptide with over 60% identity withPI6. Northern blot analysis by Sprecher et al. (1995) demonstrated thatPI9 is expressed as 2 transcripts of 3.4 and 4.4 kb which were detectedin greatest abundance in lung and placenta. In searching for serpinsrelated to PI6, Sun et al. (1996) isolated and cloned PI9 from humanbone marrow mRNA using a PCR cloning strategy. They confirmed that thesequence of PI9 is closely related to PI6 (OMIM Ref. No. 173321) and theviral serpin CrmA. Sun et al. (1996) showed that PI9 forms anSDS-resistant complex with granzyme B (OMIM Ref. No. 123910), suggestingthat these 2 proteins may form a physiologically significantserpin-serine proteinase interaction. Sun et al. (1996) also observedthat PI9 was expressed in immune tissue, including lymphocytes, naturalkiller cell leukemia cell lines, and peripheral blood mononuclear cells.Sun et al. (1996) used fractionation experiments to show that PI9 islocalized to the cytosol, in a separate subcellular compartment fromgranzyme B. PI9 was identified as an endogenous inhibitor of caspase-1(OMIM Ref. No. 147678). Krieg et al. (2001) reported that PI9 mRNA andprotein are rapidly and directly induced by estrogen in human livercells. Using transient transfections to assay PI9 promoter truncationsand mutations, they showed that this strong estrogen induction ismediated by a unique downstream estrogen responsive unit (ERU)approximately 200 nucleotides downstream of the transcription startsite. They also demonstrated estrogen-dependent binding of ER to thecellular PI9 promoter. The ERU consists of an imperfect estrogenresponse element (ERE) palindrome immediately adjacent to a directrepeat containing two consensus ERE half-sites separated by 13nucleotides (DR13). In transient transfections, all 4 of the EREhalf-sites in the imperfect ERE and in the DR13 were important forestrogen inducibility. They concluded that a direct repeat can functionwith an imperfect ERE palindrome to confer estrogen inducibility on anative gene, which extends the repertoire of DNA sequences able tofunction as EREs.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sun, J.; Bird, C. H.; Sutton, V.; McDonald, L.; Coughlin, P. B.; DeJong, T. A.; Trapani, J. A.; Bird, P. I.: A cytosolic granzyme Binhibitor related to the viral apoptotic regulator cytokine responsemodifier A is present in cytotoxic lymphocytes. J. Biol. Chem.271:27802-27809, 1996; and

Krieg, S. A.; Krieg, A. J.; Shapiro, D. J.: A unique downstream estrogenresponsive unit mediates estrogen induction of proteinase inhibitor-9, acellular inhibitor of IL-1-beta-conver.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SERPINB9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601799, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sh3-domain binding protein 4 (SH3BP4, AccessionNP_(—)055336.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SH3BP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SH3BP4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SH3BP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5112, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domain bindingprotein 4 (SH3BP4, Accession NP_(—)055336.1), a gene which is of unknownfunction, contains SH3-domain binding protein 4; similar to theEH-binding protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SH3BP4.

The function of SH3BP4 has been established by previous studies. A majorelement of the cornea is a transparent stroma produced and maintained bycorneal fibroblasts, or keratocytes. Using differential display of RNAfrom normal and macular corneal dystrophy cultured keratocytes, followedby screening a corneal fibroblast library, Dunlevy et al. (1999)identified a cDNA encoding SH3BP4. The deduced 963-amino acid SH3BP4protein contains 3 asn-pro-phe (NPF) motifs, which are EPS15 (OMIM Ref.No. 600051) homology (EH)-binding sites (see OMIM Ref. No. NUMB;603728); an SH3 domain; a PXXP motif; a bipartite nuclear targetingsignal; and a tyrosine phosphorylation site. Sequence analysis predictedthat SH3BP4 is identical to a 479-amino acid EH-binding protein (Wong etal., 1995) except for the presence of an additional 73 N-terminal and411 mid- to C-terminal residues in SH3BP4. Northern blot analysisrevealed ubiquitous expression of a 5.6-kb transcript, with highestlevels in pancreas, low levels in kidney, skeletal muscle, and liver,and lowest levels in lung and brain. Expression was also detected incultured normal keratocytes. Using FISH, Dunlevy et al. (1999) mappedthe SH3BP4 gene to 2q37.1-q37.2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dunlevy, J. R.; Berryhill, B. L.; Vergnes, J.-P.; SundarRaj, N.;Hassell, J. R.: Cloning, chromosomal localization, and characterizationof cDNA from a novel gene, SH3BP4, expressed by human cornealfibroblasts. Genomics 62:519-524, 1999; and

Wong, W. T.; Schumacher, C.; Salcini, A. E.; Romano, A.; Castagnino, P.;Pelicci, P. G.; DiFiore, P. P.: A protein-binding domain, EH, identifiedin the receptor tyrosine kinase substrat.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SH3BP4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605611, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Short stature homeobox (SHOX, Accession NP_(—)006874.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SHOX BINDINGSITE1 and SHOX BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SHOX,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SHOX BINDING SITE1 andSHOX BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6046 and SEQ ID:2929 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Short staturehomeobox (SHOX, Accession NP_(—)006874.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SHOX.

Sialic acid binding ig-like lectin 11 (SIGLEC11, AccessionNP_(—)443116.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SIGLEC11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SIGLEC11, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SIGLEC11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17145,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Sialic acid bindingig-like lectin 11 (SIGLEC11, Accession NP_(—)443116.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SIGLEC11.

Tal1 (scl) interrupting locus (SIL, Accession NP_(—)003026.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SIL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15610, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Tal1 (scl)interrupting locus (SIL, Accession NP_(—)003026.1), a gene which may berequired for axial development and left-right specification andtherefore may be associated with Prominent midline neural tube defects,abnormal left-right development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Prominent midline neural tubedefects, abnormal left-right development, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SIL.

The function of SIL has been established by previous studies. Aplan etal. (1997) demonstrated that transgenic mice in which inappropriatelyexpressed scl protein, driven by sil regulatory elements, developedaggressive T-cell malignancies in collaboration with a misexpressed LMO1(OMIM Ref. No. 186921) protein, thus recapitulating the situation seenin a subset of human T-cell ALL. Aplan et al. (1997) also demonstratedthat inappropriately expressed scl can interfere with the development ofother tissues derived from mesoderm. Finally, Aplan et al. (1997)demonstrated that an scl construct lacking the scl transactivationdomain collaborates with misexpressed LMO1, demonstrating that the scltransactivation domain is dispensable for oncogenesis, and supportingthe hypothesis that the scl gene product exerts its oncogenic actionthrough a dominant-negative mechanism.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of SIL.Izraeli et al. (1999) disrupted the Sil gene in mouse by homologousrecombination. Heterozygotes were normal but mutant homozygotes died inutero after embryonic day 10.5. Between embryonic days 7.5 and 8.5,striking developmental anomalies appeared in Sil -/- embryos. Inaddition to reduced size and limited developmental progress compared towildtype embryos, Sil mutants displayed prominent midline neural tubedefects. These included delay or failure of neural tube closure andholoprosencephaly (OMIM Ref. No. 236100). In addition, left-rightdevelopment was abnormal. In heterozygous and wildtype embryos, theembryonic heart tube always loops to the right, whereas in Sil mutantsthe direction of heart looping is randomized. Nodal (OMIM Ref. No.601265), lefty-2 (OMIM Ref. No. 603037) and Pitx2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601542)are normally expressed only in the left lateral- plate mesoderm beforeheart looping, with continued expression of Pitx2 on the left side ofthe looping heart tube. In contrast, Sil mutants showed bilaterallysymmetric expression of nodal and Pitx2 at all stages examined. Forlefty-2, most Sil -/- embryos also showed bilaterally symmetricexpression. However, a small number of mutants expressed lefty-2 only onthe right. Expression of both Patched (OMIM Ref. No. 601309) and Gli1(OMIM Ref. No. 165220) was greatly reduced in Sil -/- embryos. Shh (OMIMRef. No. 600725) and Hnf3b (OMIM Ref. No. 600288) were expressed in thenotochord of Sil mutants. However, the markedly reduced expression oftheir target genes indicated that Shh signaling in the midline may beblocked in Sil -/- embryos. Comparison with Shh mutant embryos, whichhave axial defects but normal cardiac looping, indicated that theconsequences of abnormal midline development for left-right patterningdepend on the time of onset, duration, and severity of disruption of thenormal asymmetric patterns of expression of nodal, lefty-2, and Pitx2.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for SIL isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Aplan, P. D.; Jones, C. A.; Chervinsky, D. S.; Zhao, X.; Ellsworth, M.;Wu, C.; McGuire, E. A.; Gross, K. W.: An scl gene product lacking thetransactivation domain induces bony abnormalities and cooperates withLMO1 to generate T-cell malignancies in transgenic mice. EMBO J.16:2408-2419, 1997; and

Izraeli, S.; Lowe, L. A.; Bertness, V. L.; Good, D. J.; Dorward, D. W.;Kirsch, I. R.; Kuehn, M. R.: The SIL gene is required for mouseembryonic axial development and left-right spec.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SIL are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 181590, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Signal-regulatory protein beta 1 (SIRPB1, AccessionNP_(—)006056.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SIRPB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SIRPB1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SIRPB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14288, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Signal-regulatoryprotein beta 1 (SIRPB1, Accession NP_(—)006056.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SIRPB1.

Solute carrier family 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 8(SLC12A8, Accession NP_(—)078904.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC12A8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC12A8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC12A8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2145, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 8 (SLC12A8,Accession NP_(—)078904.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC12A8.

Solute carrier family 15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1 (SLC15A1,Accession NP_(—)005064.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC15A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC15A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC15A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9045, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1 (SLC15A1, AccessionNP_(—)005064.1), a gene which is a H(+)-coupled peptide transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC15A1.

The function of SLC15A1 has been established by previous studies. Inmammalian small intestine, the proton-coupled peptide transporter isresponsible for the absorption of small peptides arising from digestionof dietary proteins. Fei et al. (1994) isolated a cDNA clone encoding ahydrogen ion/peptide cotransporter from a rabbit intestinal cDNAlibrary. Liang et al. (1995) screened a human intestinal cDNA librarywith a probe derived from the rabbit cotransporter cDNA and identified acDNA which, when expressed in HeLa cells or in Xenopus laevis oocytes,induced proton- dependent peptide transport activity. The predictedprotein consisted of 708 amino acids with 12 membrane-spanning domainsand 2 putative sites for protein kinase C-dependent phosphorylation. ThecDNA-induced transport process accepted dipeptides, tripeptides, andamino beta-lactam antibiotics as substrates, but could not transportfree amino acids. The human cotransporter showed 81% identity and 92%similarity to the rabbit cotransporter, but showed only a weak homologyto the proton-coupled peptide transport proteins present in bacteria andyeast. By analysis of somatic cell hybrids and by isotopic in situhybridization, Liang et al. (1995) mapped the human gene to 13q33-q34.Adibi (1997) reviewed the biology and function of the human intestinaloligopeptide transporter, which he symbolized PEPT1. Studies indicatedthat it transports dipeptides and tripeptides but not free amino acidsor peptides with more than 3 amino acid residues and that its drivingforce for uphill transport requires proton binding and presence of aninside-negative membrane potential. A membrane protein, HTP1, whichappeared to be associated with the oligopeptide transporter, had alsobeen cloned. Adibi (1997) pointed out the importance of the transporterin nutritional and pharmacologic therapies; for example, it has allowedthe use of oligopeptides as a source of nitrogen for enteral feeding andthe use of the oral route for delivery of peptidomimetic drugs such asbeta-lactam antibiotics.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Liang, R.; Fei, Y.-J.; Prasad, P. D.; Ramamoorthy, S.; Han, H.;Yang-Feng, T. L.; Hediger, M. A.; Ganapathy, V.; Leibach, F. H.: Humanintestinal H(+)/peptide cotransporter: cloning, functional expression,and chromosomal localization. J. Biol. Chem. 270:6456-6463, 1995; and

Adibi, S. A.: The oligopeptide transporter (Pept-1) in human intestine:biology and function. Gastroenterology 113:332-340, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC15A1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600544, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters),member 4 (SLC16A4, Accession NP_(—)004687.1) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC16A4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC16A4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC16A4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9949, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 4 (SLC16A4,Accession NP_(—)004687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC16A4.

Solute carrier family 24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 1(SLC24A1, Accession NP_(—)004718.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC24A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC24A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC24A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4560, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 1 (SLC24A1,Accession NP_(—)004718.1), a gene which is a critical component of thevisual transduction cascade, controlling the calcium concentration ofouter segments during light and darkness. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC24A1.

The function of SLC24A1 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening a human retinal cDNA library using the entire bovine rodsodium/potassium/calcium (Na-Ca+K) exchanger cDNA as a probe, Tucker etal. (1998) cloned the human NCKX1 gene. Human NCKX1 codes for a proteinof 1,081 amino acids that shows 64% overall identity with the bovineprotein. The 2 sets of putative transmembrane domains and their shortconnecting loops showed 94% identity, while the extracellular loop atthe amino terminus was only 59% identical. Tucker et al. (1998)determined the genomic structure of the NCKX1 gene and found 1 intron inthe 5-prime untranslated region and 8 within the coding region. Exonlength varies from 54 to 2,037 bp Using fluorescence in situhybridization and analysis of a radiation hybrid panel, Tucker et al.(1998) mapped the NCKX1 gene to chromosome 15q22

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tucker, J. E.; Winkfein, R. J.; Cooper, C. B.; Schnetkamp, P. P.: cDNAcloning of the human retinal rod Na-Ca + K exchanger: comparison with arevised bovine sequence. Invest. Ophthal. Vis. Sci. 39:435-440, 1998;and

Tucker, J. E.; Winkfein, R. J.; Murthy, S. K.; Friedman, J. S.; Walter,M. A.; Demetrick, D. J.; Schnetkamp, P. P. M.: Chromosomal localizationand genomic organization of the human retina.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC24A1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603617, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 2 (facilitated glucose transporter),member 10 (SLC2A10, Accession NP_(—)110404.1) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC2A10 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC2A10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC2A10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8872, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 10 (SLC2A10,Accession NP_(—)110404.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC2A10.

Solute carrier family 7 (cationic amino acid transporter, y+ system),member 6 (SLC7A6, Accession NP_(—)003974.1) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC7A6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC7A6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC7A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 7 (cationic amino acid transporter, y+ system), member 6 (SLC7A6,Accession NP_(—)003974.1), a gene which is involved in mediating aminoacid transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC7A6.

The function of SLC7A6 has been established by previous studies. UsingRT-PCR with degenerate primers to screen for amino acid transporters inopossum kidney, followed by searching EST databases, Torrents et al.(1998) obtained a cDNA encoding SLC7A6, which they called y(+)LAT2.SLC7A6 is identical to the KIAA0245 gene reported by Nagase et al.(1996). Sequence analysis predicted that SLC7A6 is a 515-amino acid,typical organic solute transporter protein with 12 transmembranedomains, 3 potential phosphorylation sites, and N- and C-terminalcytoplasmic segments. SLC7A6 shares 75% amino acid identity with theopossum sequence and y(+)LAT1 (SLC7A7; 603593). By RT-PCR analysis,Nagase et al. (1996) detected SLC7A6 expression in all tissues testedexcept liver; expression was weak in pancreas and highest in thymus.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Seki, N.; Ishikawa, K.; Ohira, M.; Kawarabayasi, Y.; Ohara,O.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Miyajima, N.; Nomura, N.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human genes. VI. The coding sequencesof 80 new genes (KIAA0201-KIAA0280) deduced by analysis of cDNA clonesfrom cell line KG-1 and brain. DNA Res. 3:321-329, 1996; and

Torrents, D.; Estevez, R.; Pineda, M.; Fernandez, E.; Lloberas, J.; Shi,Y.-B.; Zorzano, A.; Palacin, M.: Identification and characterization ofa membrane protein (y(+)L amino acid tr.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC7A6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605641, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Synaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)003816.2) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNAP23 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP23,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNAP23 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)003816.2), a gene which is essential component of the highaffinity receptor for the general membrane fusion machinery.Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNAP23.

The function of SNAP23 has been established by previous studies.Synaptosomal-associated proteins (SNAPs) are involved in the process ofmembrane fusion in intracellular vesicle traffic. By fluorescence insitu hybridization, Lazo et al. (2001) mapped the SNAP23 gene tochromosome 15q21-q22. Lazo et al. (2001) suggested that alterations inthe SNAP23 gene may be involved in neurologic and other diseases withdefects in vesicle-membrane fusion processes that map to 15q15-q21.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lazo, P. A.; Nadal, M.; Ferrer, M.; Area, E.; Hernandez- torres, J.;Nabokina, S. M.; Mollinedo, F.; Estivill, X.: Genomic organization,chromosomal localization, alternative splicing, and isoforms of thehuman synaptosome-associated protein-23 gene implicated invesicle-membrane fusion processes. Hum. Genet. 108:211-215, 2001; and

Mollinedo, F.; Lazo, P. A.: Identification of two isoforms of thevesicle-membrane fusion protein SNAP-23 in human neutrophils and HL-60cells. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 231:808.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SNAP23 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602534, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Synaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)570710.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNAP23 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP23,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNAP23 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)570710.1), a gene which is essential component of the highaffinity receptor for the general membrane fusion machinery.Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNAP23.

The function of SNAP23 has been established by previous studies.Synaptosomal-associated proteins (SNAPs) are involved in the process ofmembrane fusion in intracellular vesicle traffic. By fluorescence insitu hybridization, Lazo et al. (2001) mapped the SNAP23 gene tochromosome 15q21-q22. Lazo et al. (2001) suggested that alterations inthe SNAP23 gene may be involved in neurologic and other diseases withdefects in vesicle-membrane fusion processes that map to 15q15-q21.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lazo, P. A.; Nadal, M.; Ferrer, M.; Area, E.; Hernandez- torres, J.;Nabokina, S. M.; Mollinedo, F.; Estivill, X.: Genomic organization,chromosomal localization, alternative splicing, and isoforms of thehuman synaptosome-associated protein-23 gene implicated invesicle-membrane fusion processes. Hum. Genet. 108:211-215, 2001; and

Mollinedo, F.; Lazo, P. A.: Identification of two isoforms of thevesicle-membrane fusion protein SNAP-23 in human neutrophils and HL-60cells. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 231:808.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SNAP23 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602534, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. SNARK (Accession NP_(—)112214.1) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNARK BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySNARK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNARK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of SNARK (AccessionNP_(—)112214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNARK.

Sorting nexin 15 (SNX15, Accession NP_(—)037438.2) is another GAM25target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX15 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNX15, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2251, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 15(SNX15, Accession NP_(—)037438.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX15.

Sorting nexin 15 (SNX15, Accession NP_(—)680086.1) is another GAM25target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX15 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNX15, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2251, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin15(SNX15, Accession NP_(—)680086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX15.

SNX22 (Accession NP_(—)079074.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX22 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX22,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1855, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of SNX22 (AccessionNP_(—)079074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX22.

SNX27 (Accession NP_(—)112180.4) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX27 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX27,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX27 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5280, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of SNX27 (AccessionNP_(—)112180.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX27.

SPCX (Accession NP_(—)775260.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SPCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPCX, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SPCX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4224, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of SPCX (AccessionNP_(—)775260.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPCX.

Speckle-type poz protein (SPOP, Accession NP_(—)003554.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPOP BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SPOP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPOP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17186, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Speckle-type pozprotein (SPOP, Accession NP_(—)003554.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPOP.

Sarcalumenin (SRL, Accession XP_(—)064152.3) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5566, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Sarcalumenin (SRL,Accession XP_(—)064152.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SRL.

Synovial sarcoma translocation, chromosome 18 (SS18, AccessionNP_(—)005628.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SS18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SS18, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SS18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13018, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Synovial sarcomatranslocation, chromosome 18 (SS18, Accession NP_(—)005628.1), a genewhich is a putative transcriptional activator. and therefore isassociated with Human synovial sarcomas. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Human synovial sarcomas,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with SS18.

The function of SS18 has been established by previous studies. Humansynovial sarcomas contain a recurrent and specific chromosomaltranslocation t(X;18)(p11.2;q11.2). By screening a synovial sarcoma cDNAlibrary with a YAC spanning the X chromosome breakpoint, Clark et al.(1994) identified a hybrid transcript that contained 5-prime sequencesmapping to chromosome 18 and 3-prime sequences mapping to the Xchromosome (see OMIM Ref. No. SSX1; 312820). A probe from the chromosome18 gene sequence, symbolized SS18, detected genomic rearrangements in 10of 13 synovial sarcomas. The chromosome 18 gene was symbolized SYT byClark et al. (1994), but that symbol had already been used forsynaptotagmin (OMIM Ref. No. 185605). Sequencing of cDNA clones showedthat the normal SS18 gene encodes a protein rich in glutamine, proline,and glycine, and that in synovial sarcoma, rearrangement of the SS18gene results in the formation of a fusion protein. Both the chromosome18 and the X chromosome components failed to exhibit significanthomology to known gene sequences. The SYT protein appears to act as atranscriptional coactivator and the SSX proteins as corepressors. Thaeteet al. (1999) investigated the functional domains of the proteins. TheSYT protein was found to contain a novel conserved 54-amino acid domainat the N terminus of the protein (the SNH domain) that is found inproteins from a wide variety of species, and a C-terminal domain, richin glutamine, proline, glycine, and tyrosine (the QPGY domain), whichcontains the transcriptional activator sequences. Deletion of the SNHdomain resulted in a more active transcriptional activator, suggestingthat this domain acts as an inhibitor of the activation domain. TheC-terminal SSX domain present in the SYT-SSX translocation proteincontributes a transcriptional repressor domain to the protein. Thus, thefusion protein has transcriptional activating and repressing domains.Thaete et al. (1999) demonstrated that the human homolog of theSNF2/Brahma protein BRM (SMARCA2; 600014) colocalizes with SYT andSYT-SSX in nuclear speckles, and also interacts with SYT and SYT-SSXproteins in vitro. They suggested that this interaction may provide anexplanation of how the SYT protein activates gene transcription.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Clark, J.; Rocques, P. J.; Crew, A. J.; Gill, S.; Shipley, J.; Chan, A.M.-L.; Gusterson, B. A.; Cooper, C. S.: Identification of novel genes,SYT and SSX, involved in the t(X;18)(p11.2;q11.2) translocation found inhuman synovial sarcoma. Nature Genet. 7:502-508, 1994; and

Thaete, C.; Brett, D.; Monaghan, P.; Whitehouse, S.; Rennie, G.; Rayner,E.; Cooper, C. S.; Goodwin, G.: Functional domains of the SYT andSYT-SSX synovial sarcoma translocation prote.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SS18 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600192, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Stomatin (STOM, Accession NP_(—)004090.3) is another GAM25target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STOM BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby STOM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STOM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12669, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Stomatin (STOM,Accession NP_(—)004090.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STOM.

Synaptotagmin xiii (SYT13, Accession NP_(—)065877.1) is another GAM25target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT13 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT13, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14302, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin xiii(SYT13, Accession NP_(—)065877.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT13.

Taf11 rna polymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associatedfactor, 28 kda (TAF11, Accession NP_(—)005634.1) is another GAM25 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAF11 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTAF11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAF11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11091, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Taf11 rnapolymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associated factor, 28 kda(TAF11, Accession NP_(—)005634.1), a gene which plays a central role inmediating promoter responses to various activators and repressors.Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TAF11.

The function of TAF11 has been established by previous studies. Menguset al. (1995) immunopurified TFIID, separated the components by SDS-PAGEand transferred the bands to PVDF membrane for tryptic digestion,purified the resulting TAF peptides by reverse phase chromatography andsubsequently obtained partial peptide sequence data. Degenerateoligomers of TAF2I (also referred to as TAFII28) were then used toscreen a HeLa cell cDNA library. The TAFII28 cDNA encodes a 211-aminoacid protein containing the expected tryptic peptides. It is about 50%identical to the Drosophila TAFII30-beta protein. The authorsdemonstrated that different domains of TAFII28 interact with TAFII18(TAF2K; 600774) and TBP. Birck et al. (1998) determined the crystalstructure of the human TBP-associated factor TAFII28/TAFII18 heterodimerand showed that these TAFIIs form a novel histone-like pair in the TFIIDcomplex. The histone folds in TAFII28 and TAFII18 were not predictedfrom their primary sequence, indicating that these TAFIIs define a novelfamily of atypical histone fold sequences.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Birck, C.; Poch, O.; Romier, C.; Ruff, M.; Mengus, G.; Lavigne, A.-C.;Davidson, I.; Moras, D.: Human TAFII28 and TAFII18 interact through ahistone fold encoded by atypical evolutionary conserved motifs alsofound in the SPT3 family. Cell 94:239-249, 1998; and

Mengus, G.; May, M.; Jacq, X.; Staub, A.; Tora, L.; Chambon, P.;Davidson, I.: Cloning and characterization of hTAFII18, hTAFII20 andhTAFII28: three subunits of the human transcriptio.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TAF11 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600772, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tap binding protein (tapasin) (TAPBP, AccessionNP_(—)003181.3) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TAPBP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TAPBP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAPBP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14128, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Tap binding protein(tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NP_(—)003181.3), a gene which is involved inMHC class I-restricted antigen processing. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TAPBP.

The function of TAPBP has been established by previous studies. Newlyassembled major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecules (seeOMIM Ref. No. 142800), together with the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)chaperone calreticulin (OMIM Ref. No. 109091), interact with thetransporter associated with antigen processing (TAP1; 170260) through amolecule called tapasin (Sadasivan et al., 1996). By molecular cloningof tapasin, Ortmann et al. (1997) found it to be a type I transmembraneglycoprotein encoded by an MHC-linked gene. The mature protein has 428amino acids with a single N-linked glycosylation site at position 233.It is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily with a probablecytoplasmic ER retention signal. Up to 4 MHC class I/tapasin complexeswere found to bind to each TAP molecule in Daudi and L001 cells.Expression of tapasin in a negative mutant human cell line restoredclass I/TAP association and normal class I cell surface expression.Tapasin expression also corrected the defective recognition of virus-infected cells of the same line by class I-restricted cytotoxic T cells,thus establishing a critical functional role for tapasin in MHC classI-restricted antigen processing. Herberg et al. (1998) identified an ESTencoding the mouse tapasin homolog. Mayer and Klein (2001) proposed thattapasin is in reality an MHC class I molecule with a different functionfrom that currently executed by conventional class I molecules. Theybased this proposal on the amino acid sequence similarity betweentapasin and conventional class I molecules, on similarity of predictedtertiary structure and domain organization of the molecules, onsimilarity of exon/intron organization of the encoding genes, and on themapping of the class IA and tapasin genes into the same chromosomalregion in all jawed vertebrates that had been tested to that time(Michalova et al., 2000).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mayer, W. E.; Klein, J.: Is tapasin a modified Mhc class I molecule?Immunogenetics 53:719-723, 2001; and

Ortmann, B.; Copeman, J.; Lehner, P. J.; Sadasivan, B.; Herberg, J. A.;Grandea, A. G.; Riddell, S. R.; Tampe, R.; Spies, T.; Trowsdale, J.;Cresswell, P.: A critical role for tapasin.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TAPBP arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601962, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tyrosine aminotransferase (TAT, Accession NP_(—)000344.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TAT, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TATBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14386, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Tyrosineaminotransferase (TAT, Accession NP_(—)000344.1), a gene which istyrosine aminotransferase and strongly similar to rat Rn.9947, whichplays a role in gluconeogenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TAT.

The function of TAT has been established by previous studies. Richner(1938) and Hanhart (1947) described an oculocutaneous syndromecharacterized by herpetiform corneal ulcers and painful punctatekeratoses of digits, palms, and soles. Richner (1938) described skinlesions in brother and sister. Only the brother had corneal lesions.Hanhart (1947) reported that the parents of his patient were secondcousins. Hanhart (1947) also described associated severe mental andsomatic retardation. The pedigree he reported was reproduced byWaardenburg et al. (1961). Waardenburg et al. (1961) described childrenof a first-cousin marriage, one with the full syndrome and one with onlycorneal changes. Ventura et al. (1965) described the syndrome in 2 sonsof first-cousin parents. Buist (1967) referred to studies of a childwith tyrosinemia and tyrosine transaminase deficiency, but normalp-hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid oxidase. Phenylalanine level was normal.Hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid was elevated in the urine. Fellman et al.(1969) reported chemical studies on the same patient. Only themitochondrial form of tyrosine aminotransferase (TAT) was present in theliver. The soluble form of TAT (EC 2.6.1.5) was lacking. The patient hadmarkedly elevated tyrosine blood levels and an increase in urinaryp-hydroxyphenylpyruvate and p-hydroxyphenyllactate. A regulator gene fortyrosine transaminase is X-linked (OMIM Ref. No. 314350). Goldsmith etal. (1973) demonstrated tyrosinemia and phenylaceticacidemia in thisdisorder. Their patient was the 14-year-old son of consanguineousItalian parents. The urine contained excessive P-hydroxyphenylacticacid. Urinary P-hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid was normal. Clinical andbiochemical improvement accompanied low phenylalanine-low tyrosine diet.They suggested that soluble TAT may be deficient. Mitochondrial tyrosinetransaminase is normal. Beinfang et al. (1976) described theophthalmologic findings in the patient reported by Goldsmith et al.(1973). This condition is also known as tyrosinemia with palmar andplantar keratosis and keratitis. Garibaldi et al. (1977) observed thisdisorder, which they called oculocutaneous tyrosinosis, in a42-month-old girl and her maternal aunt. The parents of the maternalaunt were first cousins. They emphasized the importance of earlydiagnosis in order to prevent mental retardation by means of a dietrestricted in phenylalanine and tyrosine. Hunziker (1980) reportedbrother and sister with unusually late onset (about age 15). Theirpatients' skin lesions were improved with a diet restricted inphenylalanine and tyrosine. In a consanguineous sibship, Rehak et al.(1981) reported 4 cases of Richner-Hanhart syndrome. Cutaneousmanifestations were typical but the eyes were not involved, suggestingheterogeneity in this disorder. Bohnert and Anton- Lamprecht (1982)reported unique ultrastructural changes: thickening of the granularlayer and increased synthesis of tonofibrils and keratohyalin; in theridged palmar or plantar skin, large numbers of microtubules andunusually tight packing of tonofibrillar masses, which contained tubularchannels or inclusions of microtubules. The authors assumed thatincreased cohesion and tight packing of tonofilaments prevent normalspreading of keratohyalin and result in its globular appearance.Further, they suggested that excessive amounts of intracellular tyrosineenhance crosslinks between aggregated tonofilaments. In an AshkenaziJewish family, Chitayat et al. (1992) observed 2 adult sibs, offspringof a first-cousin marriage, with persistent hypertyrosinemia. A curiousfeature was that the affected female sib, aged 41 years, hadhypertyrosinemia and characteristic oculocutaneous signs; the brother,aged 39 years, had hypertyrosinemia but no oculocutaneous disease. Bothsibs had 2 children; none had signs of metabolic fetopathy.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Goldsmith, L. A.; Kang, E. S.; Bienfang, D. C.; Jimbow, K.; Gerald, P.S.; Baden, H. P.: Tyrosinemia with plantar and palmar keratosis andkeratitis. J. Pediat. 83:798-805, 1973; and

Hunziker, N.: Richner-Hanhart syndrome and tyrosinemia type II.Dermatologica 160:180-189, 1980.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TAT are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 276600, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)055233.1)is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17146, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)055233.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065577.2) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17146, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065577.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)036600.2) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17146, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)036600.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065575.1) is anotherGAM25 gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TCL6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17146, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065575.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

TIM50L (Accession XP_(—)053074.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TIM50L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TIM50L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIM50L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20014, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of TIM50L (AccessionXP_(—)053074.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TIM50L.

Toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5, Accession NP_(—)003259.2) is another GAM25target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TLR5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TLR5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TLR5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5535, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Toll-like receptor5 (TLR5, Accession NP_(—)003259.2), a gene which participates in theinnate immune response to bacterial flagellins. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TLR5.

The function of TLR5 has been established by previous studies. Bysearching an EST database for human Toll homologs, Chaudhary et al.(1998) identified cDNA sequences from 2 genes that they called TIL3 andTIL4 (TLR2; 603028). Muzio et al. (2000) determined the differentialexpression pattern of the TLRs in leukocytes. Like TLR2 and TLR4, TLR5was expressed in myelomonocytic cells, but at lower levels. Hayashi etal. (2001) showed that expression of TLR5 induces NF-kappa-B activationand TNFA (OMIM Ref. No. 191160) production. Pathogen-associatedmolecular patterns (PAMPs) known to stimulate other TLR family membersfailed to stimulate TLR5; however, luciferase reporter assays indicatedTLR5 activation in gram-positive and -negative bacterial culturesupernatants. By fractionation of Listeria culture supernatants followedby SDS-PAGE, Hayashi et al. (2001) identified flagellin as the TLR5ligand. Flagellin, a principal component of bacterial flagella, is avirulence factor recognized by the innate immune system in plants,insects, and mammals. Expression of flagellin in nonflagellated bacteriaresulted in TLR5 activation, and deletion of flagellin from flagellatedbacteria abrogated TLR5 activation. Hayashi et al. (2001) demonstratedthat injection of flagellin induces the production of IL6 (OMIM Ref. No.147620) in wildtype mice, but not in those lacking the MyD88 (OMIM Ref.No. 602170) adaptor protein, required for TLR signaling. Hayashi et al.(2001) concluded that TLR5 is a pattern- recognition receptor and thatits PAMP is flagellin, a protein with conserved N and C termini in abroad group of motile pathogens.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chaudhary, P. M.; Ferguson, C.; Nguyen, V.; Nguyen, O.; Massa, H. F.;Eby, M.; Jasmin, A.; Trask, B. J.; Hood, L.; Nelson, P. S.: Cloning andcharacterization of two Toll/interleukin-1 receptor-like genes TIL3 andTIL4: evidence for a multi-gene receptor family in humans. Blood91:4020-4027, 1998; and

Hayashi, F.; Smith, K. D.; Ozinsky, A.; Hawn, T. R.; y, E. C.; Goodlett,D. R.; Eng, J. K.; Akira, S.; Underhill, D. M.; Aderem, A.: The innateimmune response to bacterial flagellin.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TLR5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603031, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, AccessionNP_(—)076927.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2655, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)076927.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115780.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:2655, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115780.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115777.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:2655, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115777.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B,Accession NP_(—)003833.3) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TNFRSF10B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF10BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5563, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNP_(—)003833.3), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B has been established by previous studies. The8p21 region contains a number of putative tumor suppressor genes and isa frequent site of translocations in head and neck tumors. Pai et al.(1998) determined the genomic structure of KILLER/DR5 and performedsequence analysis of all 10 coding exons in 20 primary head and neckcancers with allelic loss of 8p. To screen for a subset of mutationslocalized to the functional cytoplasmic death domain, they sequencedthis region in an additional 40 primary head and neck cancers. Theyfound 2 alterations, including a 2-bp insertion at a minimal repeatsite, introducing a premature stop codon and resulting in a truncatedprotein. This KILLER/DR5 mutation was also present in the germline ofthe affected patient, and the tumor did not have a p53 mutation bysequence analysis. Transfection studies in head and neck squamous cellcarcinoma and colon and ovarian carcinoma cell lines revealed loss ofgrowth suppressive function associated with the tumor-derived KILLER/DR5truncation mutant. These observations provided the first evidence formutation of a TRAIL death receptor gene in a human cancer, leading toloss of its apoptotic function. The second alteration identified by Paiet al. (1998) was a single T - to - C point mutation at residue 1109that resulted in an amino acid change from val to ala. This mutation wasnot present in the germline; however, sequence analysis of p53 in thistumor revealed a point mutation of T to C in codon 242, resulting in achange from arg to cys. In a case of a head and neck squamous cellcarcinoma (OMIM Ref. No. 601400), Pai et al. (1998) found a 2-bpinsertion in the TNFRSF10B gene at a minimal repeat site (ACAC) atresidue 1065, which introduced a premature stop codon and resulted in atruncated protein. Sequence analysis of normal tissue from the patientshowed that the truncating mutation was also present in the germline,and that the tumor did not have a p53 mutation. A significant impairmentin the ability of the truncation mutant to suppress colony formation wasobserved when mutant cDNA was transfected into human colon and ovariancancer cell lines. In the wildtype transfected cells, there was noobserved colony survival; however, there was more than 50% colony growthin cells transfected with the tumor-derived mutant. Pai et al. (1998)suspected that the mutant retained partial function, because itsoverexpression in a background of cells containing the endogenouswildtype gene could further reduce the percentage of colony survival.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pai, S. I.; Wu, G. S.; Ozoren, N.; Wu, L.; Jen, J.; Sidransky, D.;El-Deiry, W. S.: Rare loss-of-function mutation of a death receptor genein head and neck cancer. Cancer Res. 58:3513-3518, 1998; and

Screaton, G. R.; Mongkolsapay, J.; Xu, X.-N.; Cowper, A. E.; McMichael,A. J.; Bell, J. I.: TRICK2, a new alternatively spliced receptor thattransduces the cytotoxic signal from TRAIL.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TNFRSF10B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603612, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 10b(TNFRSF10B, Accession NP_(—)671716.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TNFRSF10B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTNFRSF10B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5563, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNP_(—)671716.1), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B has been established by previous studies. The8p21 region contains a number of putative tumor suppressor genes and isa frequent site of translocations in head and neck tumors. Pai et al.(1998) determined the genomic structure of KILLER/DR5 and performedsequence analysis of all 10 coding exons in 20 primary head and neckcancers with allelic loss of 8p. To screen for a subset of mutationslocalized to the functional cytoplasmic death domain, they sequencedthis region in an additional 40 primary head and neck cancers. Theyfound 2 alterations, including a 2-bp insertion at a minimal repeatsite, introducing a premature stop codon and resulting in a truncatedprotein. This KILLER/DR5 mutation was also present in the germline ofthe affected patient, and the tumor did not have a p53 mutation bysequence analysis. Transfection studies in head and neck squamous cellcarcinoma and colon and ovarian carcinoma cell lines revealed loss ofgrowth suppressive function associated with the tumor-derived KILLER/DR5truncation mutant. These observations provided the first evidence formutation of a TRAIL death receptor gene in a human cancer, leading toloss of its apoptotic function. The second alteration identified by Paiet al. (1998) was a single T- to - C point mutation at residue 1109 thatresulted in an amino acid change from val to ala. This mutation was notpresent in the germline; however, sequence analysis of p53 in this tumorrevealed a point mutation of T to C in codon 242, resulting in a changefrom arg to cys. In a case of a head and neck squamous cell carcinoma(OMIM Ref. No. 601400), Pai et al. (1998) found a 2-bp insertion in theTNFRSF10B gene at a minimal repeat site (ACAC) at residue 1065, whichintroduced a premature stop codon and resulted in a truncated protein.Sequence analysis of normal tissue from the patient showed that thetruncating mutation was also present in the germline, and that the tumordid not have a p53 mutation. A significant impairment in the ability ofthe truncation mutant to suppress colony formation was observed whenmutant cDNA was transfected into human colon and ovarian cancer celllines. In the wildtype transfected cells, there was no observed colonysurvival; however, there was more than 50% colony growth in cellstransfected with the tumor-derived mutant. Pai et al. (1998) suspectedthat the mutant retained partial function, because its overexpression ina background of cells containing the endogenous wildtype gene couldfurther reduce the percentage of colony survival.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pai, S. I.; Wu, G. S.; Ozoren, N.; Wu, L.; Jen, J.; Sidransky, D.;El-Deiry, W. S. : Rare loss-of-function mutation of a death receptorgene in head and neck cancer. Cancer Res. 58:3513-3518, 1998; and

Screaton, G. R.; Mongkolsapay, J.; Xu, X.-N.; Cowper, A. E.; McMichael,A. J.; Bell, J. I.: TRICK2, a new alternatively spliced receptor thattransduces the cytotoxic signal from TRAIL.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TNFRSF10B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603612, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 11a,activator of nfkb (TNFRSF11A, Accession NP_(—)003830.1) is another GAM25target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF11A BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TNFRSF11A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF11ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9317, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 11a, activator of nfkb (TNFRSF11A,Accession NP_(—)003830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF11A.

TPH2 (Accession NP_(—)775489.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TPH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TPH2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TPH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3185, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of TPH2 (AccessionNP_(—)775489.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TPH2.

Tripartite motif-containing 16 (TRIM16, Accession NP_(—)006461.2) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM16 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TRIM16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1828, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 16 (TRIM16, Accession NP_(—)006461.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM16.

Tripartite motif-containing 5 (TRIM5, Accession NP_(—)149023.1) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRIM5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4983, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 5 (TRIM5, Accession NP_(—)149023.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM5.

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 6(TRPM6, Accession NP_(—)060132.3) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRPM6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRPM6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPM6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily m, member 6 (TRPM6, AccessionNP_(—)060132.3), a gene which contains a predicted ion channel domainand a protein kinase domain. and therefore is associated withHypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hypomagnesemia withsecondary hypocalcemia, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TRPM6.

The function of TRPM6 has been established by previous studies.Schlingmann et al. (2002) and Walder et al. (2002) studiedhypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia (HSH; 602014), which maps to9q22, and by positional cloning identified the TRPM6 gene as the site ofcausative mutations. Walder et al. (2002) found that the complete cDNAsequence of TRPM6 contains 8,429 nucleotides, including an open readingframe of 6,069 nucleotides. The predicted TRPM6 protein contains 2,022amino acids, has a calculated molecular mass of roughly 234 kD, andcontains a predicted ion channel domain and a protein kinase domain.Northern blot analysis detected an 8.5-kb transcript abundantlyexpressed in kidney and colon. By in situ hybridization to various humantissues, Schlingmann et al. (2002) observed TRPM6 mRNA in colonepithelial cells, duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Schlingmann et al.(2002) studied 5 families (2 Turkish, 1 Swedish, 1 Israeli, and 1Albanian) with typical HSH and discovered 7 mutations in the TRPM6 gene;the Swedish and Israeli families were nonconsanguineous and the affectedchildren were compound heterozygotes for TRPM6 mutations. The age atonset of symptoms varied from 3 weeks to 4 months. Neurologic symptomsincluded tetany, muscle spasms, and seizures due to hypomagnesemichypocalcemia. Walder et al. (2002) identified mutations in the TRPM6gene in 7 families:3 Bedouin Arab families from Israel, 1 Arab familyfrom Greece, a family in Germany, and 2 additional Arab families fromIsrael. This was the first case of a human disorder attributed tomutation in a channel kinase.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Walder, R. Y.; Landau, D.; Meyer, P.; Shalev, H.; Tsolia, M.;Borochowitz, Z.; Boettger, M. B.; Beck, G. E.; Englehardt, R. K.; Carmi,R.; Sheffield, V. C.: Mutation of TRPM6 causes familial hypomagnesemiawith secondary hypocalcemia. Nature Genet. 31:171-174, 2002; and

Schlingmann, K. P.; Weber, S.; Peters, M.; Nejsum, L. N.; Vitzthum, H.;Klingel, K.; Kratz, M.; Haddad, E.; Ristoff, E.; Dinour, D.; Syrrou, M.;Nielsen, S.; Sassen, M.; Waldegger, S.; S.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRPM6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607009, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tspy-like (TSPy, Accession XP_(—)166325.1) is another GAM25target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TSPYL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TSPy, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TSPYL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6069, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Tspy-like (TSPy,Accession XP_(—)166325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TSPYL.

TU12B1-TY (Accession NP_(—)057659.1) is another GAM25 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTU12B1-TY, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TU12B1-TY BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of TU12B1-TY(Accession NP_(—)057659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TU12B1-TY.

TUCAN (Accession NP_(—)055774.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TUCAN BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TUCAN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUCAN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16692, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of TUCAN (AccessionNP_(—)055774.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TUCAN.

Ubiquitin specific protease 22 (USP22, Accession XP_(—)042698.2) isanother GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USP22 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by USP22, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of USP22BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18783, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin specificprotease 22 (USP22, Accession XP_(—)042698.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with USP22.

VDU1 (Accession NP_(—)055832.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VDU1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VDU1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of VDU1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15118, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of VDU1 (AccessionNP_(—)055832.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VDU1.

Vent-like homeobox 2 (VENTX2, Accession NP_(—)055283.1) is another GAM25target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VENTX2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby VENTX2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VENTX2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7014, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Vent-like homeobox2 (VENTX2, Accession NP_(—)055283.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with VENTX2.

Vacuolar protein sorting 33a (yeast) (VPS33A, Accession NP_(—)075067.2)is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VPS33ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by VPS33A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofVPS33A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17693, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Vacuolar proteinsorting 33a (yeast) (VPS33A, Accession NP_(—)075067.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with VPS33A.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 18 (WBSCR18, AccessionNP_(—)115693.2) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WBSCR18, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of WBSCR18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6069, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 18 (WBSCR18, Accession NP_(—)115693.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR18.

WBSCR20B (Accession NP_(—)663620.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WBSCR20B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WBSCR20B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR20B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of WBSCR20B (AccessionNP_(—)663620.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WBSCR20B.

WBSCR20C (Accession NP_(—)115534.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WBSCR20C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by WBSCR20C, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR20CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4882, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of WBSCR20C (AccessionNP_(—)115534.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WBSCR20C.

WBSCR20C (Accession NP_(—)683738.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WBSCR20C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by WBSCR20C, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR20CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4882, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of WBSCR20C (AccessionNP_(—)683738.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WBSCR20C.

WBSCR20C (Accession NP_(—)683881.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WBSCR20C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by WBSCR20C, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR20CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4882, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of WBSCR20C (AccessionNP_(—)683881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WBSCR20C.

Williams-beuren syndrome chromosome region 23 (WBSCR23, AccessionNP_(—)079318.1) is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR23 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WBSCR23, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of WBSCR23 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9809, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Williams-beurensyndrome chromosome region 23 (WBSCR23, Accession NP_(—)079318.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR23.

WFDC8 (Accession NP_(—)852611.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WFDC8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by WFDC8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WFDC8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11481, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of WFDC8 (AccessionNP_(—)852611.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WFDC8.

ZAP (Accession NP_(—)064504.2) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byZAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of ZAP (AccessionNP_(—)064504.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZAP.

ZFP42 (Accession NP_(—)777560.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP42 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP42,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP42 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14670, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of ZFP42 (AccessionNP_(—)777560.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP42.

Zinc finger protein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)060667.1)is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP64BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP64, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP64 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:667,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)060667.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP64.

Zinc finger protein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)071371.2)is another GAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP64BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP64, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP64 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:667,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)071371.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP64.

ZMYND17 (Accession NP_(—)848546.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZMYND17 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZMYND17,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZMYND17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1129, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of ZMYND17 (AccessionNP_(—)848546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZMYND17.

Zinc finger protein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF264 BINDING SITE1and ZNF264 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by ZNF264, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF264 BINDING SITE1 and ZNF264 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16732and SEQ ID:3185 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF264.

Zinc finger protein 398 (ZNF398, Accession NP_(—)065832.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF398 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF398, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF398 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13567, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein398 (ZNF398, Accession NP_(—)065832.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF398.

ZNF440 (Accession NP_(—)689570.1) is another GAM25 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF440 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF440,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF440 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM25 rNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of ZNF440 (AccessionNP_(—)689570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM25 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF440.

Zinc finger protein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_068735.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF70 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF70, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF70 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5829, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_(—)068735.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF70.

Zinc finger protein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_852101.1) is anotherGAM25 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF70 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF70, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF70 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5829, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM25 rNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:206.

Another function of GAM25 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_(—)852101.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM25 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF70.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 28 (GAM28), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM28 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM28 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM28 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM28 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM28 gene encodes a GAM28 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM28 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM28precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:141, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:141is located at position 54105760 relative to chromosome 12.

GAM28 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM28 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM28 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM28 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM28 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:141, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM28folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM28 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM28 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM28 RNA is designated SEQID:260, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM28 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM28 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM28 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM28 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM28target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM28 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM28 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM28 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM28 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM28 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM28 target RNA into GAM28 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM28 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM28 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM28 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM28 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM28 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM28 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM28 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM28 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM28 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM28 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Component of oligomeric golgi complex 3 (COG3, Accession NM_(—)031431.2)is a GAM28 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COG3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by COG3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COG3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8233, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM28 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:260.

A function of GAM28 is therefore inhibition of Component of oligomericgolgi complex 3 (COG3, Accession NM_(—)031431.2), a gene which iscritical for the structure and function of the Golgi apparatus.Accordingly, utilities of GAM28 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with COG3.

The function of COG3 has been established by previous studies.Multiprotein complexes are key determinants of Golgi apparatus structureand its capacity for intracellular transport and glycoproteinmodification. Several complexes have been identified, including theGolgi transport complex (GTC), the LDLC complex, which is involved inglycosylation reactions, and the SEC34 complex, which is involved invesicular transport. These 3 complexes are identical and have beentermed the conserved oligomeric Golgi (COG) complex, which includes COG3(Ungar et al., 2002). By SDS-PAGE analysis of bovine brain cytosol,Ungar et al. (2002) identified the 8 subunits of the COG complex.Immunofluorescence microscopy demonstrated that COG1 (LDLB; 606973)colocalizes with COG7 (OMIM Ref. No. 606978), as well as with COG3 andCOG5 (OMIM Ref. No. 606821), with a Golgi marker in a perinucleardistribution. Immunoprecipitation analysis showed that all COG subunitsinteract with COG2 (LDLC; 606974). Ungar et al. (2002) concluded thatthe COG complex is critical for the structure and function of the Golgiapparatus and can influence intracellular membrane trafficking

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Suvorova, E. S.; Kurten, R. C.; Lupashin, V. V.: Identification of ahuman orthologue of Sec34p as a component of the cis-Golgi vesicletethering machinery. J. Biol. Chem. 276:22810-22818, 2001; and

Ungar, D.; Oka, T.; Brittle, E. E.; Vasile, E.; Lupashin, V. V.;Chatterton, J. E.; Heuser, J. E.; Krieger, M.; Waters, M. G.:Characterization of a mammalian Golgi-localized protein c.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of COG3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606975, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Estrogen-related receptor beta like 1 (ESRRBL1, AccessionNM_(—)018010.2) is another GAM28 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ESRRBL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ESRRBL1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ESRRBL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8766, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM28 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:260.

Another function of GAM28 is therefore inhibition of Estrogen-relatedreceptor beta like 1 (ESRRBL1, Accession NM_(—)018010.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM28 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ESRRBL1.

KRT6IRS (Accession NM_(—)033448.1) is another GAM28 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KRT6IRS BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KRT6IRS,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KRT6IRS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4708, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM28 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:260.

Another function of GAM28 is therefore inhibition of KRT6IRS (AccessionNM_(—)033448.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM28 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KRT6IRS.

Transducin (beta)-like 1x-linked (TBL1X, Accession NM_(—)005647.2) isanother GAM28 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBL1X BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TBL1X, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBL1XBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12893, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM28 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:260.

Another function of GAM28 is therefore inhibition of Transducin(beta)-like 1x-linked (TBL1X, Accession NM_(—)005647.2), a gene whichactivates latent HDAC3 activity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM28 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TBL1X.

The function of TBL1X has been established by previous studies. In thecourse of constructing a deletion map of the distal portion of the shortarm of the X chromosome and the identification of the OA1 gene (OMIMRef. No. 300500), Bassi et al. (1999) performed cDNA selectionexperiments that resulted in the isolation of a novel gene, TBL1,located outside the OA1 critical region on the telomeric side. The TBL1gene maps to the Xp22.3 region and shares significant homology withmembers of the WD40 repeat-containing protein family. The open readingframe encodes a 526-amino acid protein containing 6 beta-transducinrepeats (WD40 motif) in the C-terminal domain. The homology with knownbeta-subunits of G proteins and other WD40 repeat-containing proteins isrestricted to the WD40 motif. Northern blot analysis indicated that theTBL1 gene is ubiquitously expressed as 2 transcripts of approximately2.1 and 6.0 kb. Matsuzawa and Reed (2001) elucidated a network ofprotein interactions in which SIAH1 (OMIM Ref. No. 602212), SIP (OMIMRef. No. 606186), SKP1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601434), and EBI collaborate in apathway controlling beta-catenin (OMIM Ref. No. 116806) levels,affecting activity of beta-catenin-dependent TCF (e.g., TCF1; 142410)and LEF (e.g., LEF1; 153245) transcription factors. This pathway isinducible by p53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170), revealing a link betweengenotoxic injury responses and beta-catenin degradation. SIAH1 isphysically linked to EBI by association with SIP, which binds SKP1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bassi, M. T.; Ramesar, R. S.; Caciotti, B.; Winship, I. M.; De Grandi,A.; Riboni, M.; Townes, P. L.; Beighton, P.; Ballabio, A.; Borsani, G.:X-linked late-onset sensorineural deafness caused by a deletioninvolving OA1 and a novel gene containing WD-40 repeats. Am. J. Hum.Genet. 64:1604-1616, 1999; and

Matsuzawa, S.; Reed, J. C.: Siah-1, SIP, and Ebi collaborate in a novelpathway for beta-catenin degradation linked to p53 responses. Molec.Cell 7:915-926, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TBL1X arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300196, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 29 (GAM29), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM29 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM29 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM29 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM29 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM29 gene encodes a GAM29 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM29 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM29precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:81, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM29 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM29 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM29 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM29 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM29 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:81, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM29folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM29 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM29 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM29 RNA is designated SEQID:380, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM29 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM29 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM29 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM29 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM29target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM29 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM29 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM29 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM29 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM29 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM29 target RNA into GAM29 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM29 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM29 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM29 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM29 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM29 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM29 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM29 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM29 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM29 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM29 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

KIAA0222 (Accession NM_(—)014643.1) is a GAM29 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0222 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0222,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0222 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11419, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM29 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:380.

A function of GAM29 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0222 (AccessionNM_(—)014643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM29 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0222.

LOC254778 (Accession ) is another GAM29 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC254778 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC254778, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC254778 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8734, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM29 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:380.

Another function of GAM29 is therefore inhibition of LOC254778(Accession ). Accordingly, utilities of GAM29 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC254778.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 30 (GAM30 ), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM30 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM30 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM30 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM30 gene encodes a GAM30 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM30 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:125, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM30 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM30 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM30 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM30 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM30 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:125, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM30folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM30 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA is designated SEQID:346, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM30 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM30 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM30target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM30 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM30 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM30 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM30 target RNA into GAM30 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM30 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM30 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM30 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM30 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM30 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM30 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM30 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM30 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR, Accession NM_(—)001621.2) is a GAM30target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AHR BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AHR,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AHR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10227, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

A function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Aryl hydrocarbon receptor(AHR, Accession NM_(—)001621.2), a gene which plays a role in modulatingcarcinogenesis through the induction of xenobiotic-metabolizing enzymesand therefore may be associated with Stomach tumors. Accordingly,utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofStomach tumors, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AHR.

The function of AHR has been established by previous studies.Halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons, represented by2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), are environmental pollutantsthat are produced by minor side-reactions in chemical manufacturingprocesses and by combustion of waste materials. These chemicals causepotent and pleiotropic toxicity, including teratogenesis, immunesuppression, epithelial disorders, and tumor production in experimentalanimals. At the molecular level, aldehyde dehydrogenase, quinonereductase, and various drug-metabolizing enzymes are induced by thechemicals in some cultured cells and some tissues of experimentalanimals. All these biologic effects are thought to be mediated by anintracellular aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR). By fluorescence in situhybridization and by DNA blot hybridization using human/mouse orhuman/Chinese hamster hybrid cell DNAs, Ema et al. (1994) assigned theAHR gene to 7p21. By use of PCR analysis of somatic cell hybrids andfluorescence in situ hybridization of metaphase cells, Le Beau et al.(1994) localized the AHR gene to 7p21-p15. Micka et al. (1997) localizedthe AHR gene to 7p15 using fluorescence in situ hybridization.Performing linkage analysis in a 3-generation family, they showed withgood probability that the high CYP1A1 (OMIM Ref. No. 108330)inducibility phenotype segregates with the 7p15 region.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of AHR. Todetermine whether the aryl hydrocarbon receptor plays a role inmodulating carcinogenesis through the induction ofxenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes, Shimizu et al. (2000) studiedAhr-deficient mice exposed to benzo(a)pyrene, a widely distributedenvironmental carcinogen.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for AHR isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ema, M.; Matsushita, N.; Sogawa, K.; Ariyama, T.; Inazawa, J.; Nemoto,T.; Ota, M.; Oshimura, M.; Fujii-Kuriyama, Y.: Human arylhydrocarbonreceptor: functional expression and chromosomal assignment to 7p21. J.Biochem. 116:845-851, 1994; and

Shimizu, Y.; Nakatsuru, Y.; Ichinose, M.; Takahashi, Y.; Kume, H.;Mimura, J.; Fujii- Kuriyama, Y.; Ishikawa, T.: Benzo[a]pyrenecarcinogenicity is lost in mice lacking the aryl hydrocar.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AHR are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600253, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Apoptotic protease activating factor (APAF1, AccessionNM_(—)013229.1) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. APAF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by APAF1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APAF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8324, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NM_(—)013229.1), a gene whichfunctions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads to caspase 9dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may be associated withCancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 has been established by previous studies.Metastatic melanoma is a deadly cancer that fails to respond toconventional chemotherapy. Mutations in p53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170) oftenoccur in aggressive and chemoresistant cancers but are rarely observedin melanoma. Soengas et al. (2001) showed that metastatic melanomasoften lose APAF1. Loss of APAF1 expression was accompanied by allelicloss in metastatic melanomas, but could be recovered in melanoma celllines by treatment with the methylation inhibitor5-aza-2-prime-deoxycytidine (5aza2dC). APAF1-negative melanomas wereinvariably chemoresistant and were unable to execute a typical apoptoticprogram in response to p53 activation. Restoring physiologic levels ofAPAF1 through gene transfer or 5aza2dC treatment markedly enhancedchemosensitivity and rescued the apoptotic defects associated with APAF1loss. Soengas et al. (2001) concluded that APAF1 is inactivated inmetastatic melanomas, leading to defects in the execution of apoptoticcell death.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of APAF1.Yoshida et al. (1998) also produced Apaf1-deficient mice which exhibitedreduced apoptosis in the brain and striking craniofacial abnormalitieswith hyperproliferation of neuronal cells. Apaf1-deficient cells wereresistant to a variety of apoptotic stimuli, and the processing ofcaspases-2, -3, and -8 was impaired. However, both Apaf1 -/-thymocytesand activated T lymphocytes were sensitive to Fas-induced killing,showing that Fas-mediated apoptosis in these cells is independent ofApaf1. These data indicated that Apaf1 plays a central role in thecommon events of mitochondria-dependent apoptosis in most death pathwaysand that this role is critical for normal development.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for APAF1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Soengas, M. S.; Capodieci, P.; Polsky, D.; Mora, J.; Esteller, M.;Opitz-Aray, X.; McCombie, R.; Herman, J. G.; Gerald, W. L.; Lazebnik, Y.A.; Cordon-Cardo, C.; Lowe, S. W.: Inactivation of the apoptosiseffector Apaf-1 in malignant melanoma. Nature 409:207-211, 2001; and

Yoshida, H.; Kong, Y.-Y.; Yoshida, R.; Elia, A. J.; Hakem, A.; Hakem,R.; Penninger, J. M.; Mak, T. W.: Apaf1 is required for mitochondrialpathways of apoptosis and brain development.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of APAF1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602233, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. APM1 (Accession NM_(—)004797.1) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. APM1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APM1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11325, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of APM1 (AccessionNM_(—)004797.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APM1.

Apolipoprotein l, 1 (APOL1, Accession NM_(—)145343.1) is another GAM30target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APOL1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APOL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19014, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l, 1(APOL1, Accession NM_(—)145343.1), a gene which may participate inreverse cholesterol transport from peripheral cells to the liver. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APOL1.

The function of APOL1 has been established by previous studies. Bygenomic sequence analysis, Page et al. (2001) identified APOL1 withinthe APOL gene cluster. The predicted 398-amino acid protein has acalculated molecular mass of 43.9 kD. They noted that the APOL proteinsshare significant identity within the predicted amphipathic alphahelices. Semiquantitative RT-PCR revealed ubiquitous expression ofAPOL1, with highest levels in lung, spleen, prostate, and placenta, andweak expression in fetal brain and pancreas. In situ hybridization ofhuman placenta revealed expression in all 3 tissue layers, including thebasal plate, cytiotrophoblast, and chorionic plate. In a microarrayanalysis of gene expression in the prefrontal cortex of schizophrenia(OMIM Ref. No. 181500) and control brains, Mimmack et al. (2002) foundsignificant upregulation of the APOL1, APOL2 (OMIM Ref. No. 607252), andAPOL4 (OMIM Ref. No. 607254) genes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mimmack, M. L.; Ryan, M.; Baba, H.; Navarro-Ruiz, J.; Iritani, S.;Faull, R. L. M.; McKenna, P. J.; Jones, P. B.; Arai, H.; Starkey, M.;Emson, P. C.; Bahn, S.: Gene expression analysis in schizophrenia:reproducible up-regulation of several members of the apolipoprotein Lfamily located in a high-susceptibility locus for schizophrenia onchromosome 22. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 99:4680-4685, 2002; and

Page, N. M.; Butlin, D. J.; Lomthaisong, K.; Lowry, P. J.: The humanapolipoprotein L gene cluster: identification, classification, and sitesof distribution. Genomics 74:71-78, 200.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of APOL1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603743, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Archain 1 (ARCN1, Accession NM_(—)001655.3) is another GAM30target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARCN1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ARCN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARCN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19563, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Archain 1 (ARCN1,Accession NM_(—)001655.3), a gene which plays a fundamental role ineukaryotic cell biology. Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARCN1.

The function of ARCN1 has been established by previous studies. Radiceet al. (1995) identified a gene that maps approximately 50-kb telomericto MLL (OMIM Ref. No. 159555) in band 11q23.3, a locus disrupted incertain leukemia-associated translocation chromosomes. A 200-kb genomicfragment from a YAC that includes MLL was used to screen a cDNA libraryof the R54; 11 cell line which carries a translocation chromosomet(4;11)(q21; q23). The cDNA sequence predicts a 511-amino acid proteinwhich shares similarity with predicted proteins of unknown function fromrice (Oryza sativa) and Drosophila. Because of this ancient conservationthe authors proposed the name archain (ARCN1). Radice et al. (1995)detected 4-kb ARCN1 transcripts by Northern blot analysis in all tissuesexamined. The protein encoded by the ARCN1 gene, the coatomer proteindelta-COP, probably plays a fundamental role in eukaryotic cell biology.Tunnacliffe at al. (1996)demonstrated that it is conserved acrossdiverse eukaryotes. Very close or identical matches were seen in rat andcow; highly significant matches were seen with 2 plant species, A.thaliana (cress) and S. tuberosum (OMIM Ref. No. potato). Of particularbiologic significance was the match with a sequence on yeast chromosomeVI, from which Tunnacliffe et al. (1996) were able to determine theyeast archain gene and protein sequence. Unpublished data indicated thatin situ hybridizations on mouse embryo sections showed archaintranscripts throughout the whole animal.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Radice, P.; Pensotti, V.; Jones, C.; Perry, H.; Pierotti, M. A.;Tunnacliffe, A.: The human archain gene, ARCN1, has highly conservedhomologs in rice and Drosophila. Genomics 26:101-106, 1995; and

Tunnacliffe, A.; van de Vrugt, H.; Pensotti, V.; Radice, P.: Thecoatomer protein delta-COP, encoded by the archain gene, is conservedacross diverse eukaryotes. Mammalian Genome 7:78.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ARCN1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600820, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ras homolog gene family, member f (in filopodia) (ARHF,Accession NM_(—)019034.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARHF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARHF, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARHF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11167, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Ras homolog genefamily, member f (in filopodia) (ARHF, Accession NM_(—)019034.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHF.

ARHGAP11A (Accession NM_(—)014783.1) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP11A BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byARHGAP11A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGAP11A BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of ARHGAP11A(Accession NM_(—)014783.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARHGAP11A.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 16 (ASB16, AccessionNM_(—)080863.4) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASB16, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ASB16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16342, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeat andsocs box-containing 16 (ASB16, Accession NM_(—)080863.4). Accordingly,utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB16.

BA108L7.2 (Accession NM_(—)030971.1) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BA108L7.2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBA108L7.2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BA108L7.2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of BA108L7.2(Accession NM_(—)030971.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with BA108L7.2.

Butyrophilin, subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NM_(—)007048.2)is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTN3A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BTN3A1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBTN3A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1769, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Butyrophilin,subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NM_(—)007048.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BTN3A1.

BY55 (Accession NM_(—)007053.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BY55 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BY55, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BY55 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3163, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of BY55 (AccessionNM_(—)007053.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BY55.

Chromosome 22 open reading frame 19 (C22orf19, Accession NM_(—)003678.2)is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C22orf19BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C22orf19, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C22orf19 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2557, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 22 openreading frame 19 (C22orf19, Accession NM_(—)003678.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C22orf19.

Cdc14 cell division cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B,Accession NM_(—)033332.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDC14B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDC14B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC14BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1166, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Cdc14 cell divisioncycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B, Accession NM_(—)033332.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC14B.

Cadherin 1, type 1, e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, AccessionNM_(—)004360.2) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDH1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8905, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 1, type 1,e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, Accession NM_(—)004360.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH1.

Coronin, actin binding protein, 2b (CORO2B, Accession NM_(—)006091.1) isanother GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CORO2B BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CORO2B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CORO2BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9083, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Coronin, actinbinding protein, 2b (CORO2B, Accession NM_(—)006091.1), a gene which mayplay a role in the reorganization of neuronal actin structure.Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CORO2B.

The function of CORO2B has been established by previous studies. TheDictyostelium actin-binding protein coronin accumulates at the leadingedges of motile cells and in crown-shaped extensions on the dorsal cellsurface. Coronin is involved in cell motility, cytokinesis, andphagocytosis, all of which depend on cytoskeletal rearrangement; seeCORO1A (OMIM Ref. No. 605000). By screening a frontal cortex cDNAlibrary with a brain-enriched clone showing similarity to Dictyosteliumcoronin, Nakamura et al. (1999) isolated a full-length cDNA encodingCORO2B, which they called CLIPINC. The predicted 475-amino acid CORO2Bprotein has an N-terminal domain containing 5 WD repeats and asucceeding domain with a tendency to form alpha helices. Northern blotanalysis detected abundant expression of an approximately 4.0-kb CORO2Btranscript in brain, with moderate expression in heart and ovary, andlittle or no expression in other tissues tested. In contrast, CORO1A isprimarily expressed in immune system tissues, and CORO2A (OMIM Ref. No.602159) is predominantly expressed in colon, prostate, and testis.Immunohistochemical analysis revealed Coro2a expression in mousecerebral cortex, hippocampus, thalamus, olfactory bulb, and cerebellum,as well as in the inner nuclear layer of embryonic retina and embryonicolfactory bulb. Cosedimentation analysis demonstrated that CORO2Bassociates with F-actin. Immunofluorescence analysis indicated thatCORO2B accumulates at neurite tips, at focal adhesions in associationwith VCL (OMIM Ref. No. 193065), and along stress fibers.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, K.; Suyama, M.; Kikuno, R.; Hirosawa, M.;Miyajima, N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Nomura, N.; Ohara, O.: Predictionof the coding sequences of unidentified human genes. XIII. The completesequences of 100 new cDNA clones from brain which code for largeproteins in vitro. DNA Res. 6:63-70, 1999; and

Nakamura, T.; Takeuchi, K.; Muraoka, S.; Takezoe, H.; Takahashi, N.;Mori, N.: A neurally enriched coronin-like protein, ClipnC, is a novelcandidate for an actin cytoskeleton-cortical.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CORO2B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605002, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cytochrome p450, subfamily i (aromatic compound-inducible),polypeptide 2 (CYP1A2, Accession NM_(—)000761.2) is another GAM30 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP1A2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCYP1A2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP1A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily i (aromatic compound-inducible), polypeptide 2 (CYP1A2,Accession NM_(—)000761.2), a gene which intervenes in an NADPH-dependentelectron transport pathway. and therefore may be associated withPorphyria cutanea tarda. Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Porphyria cutanea tarda, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYP1A2.

The function of CYP1A2 has been established by previous studies. P1-450(CYP1A1; 108330) and P3-450 are 2 members of the dioxin-inducible P450gene family. Jaiswal et al. (1987) determined the cDNA (3,064 bp) andprotein (515 residues; M(r) =58,294) sequences of P3-450. They showed bystudy of somatic cell hybrids that both the P3-450 and the P1-450 locireside on human chromosome 15. In the mouse and hamster, the 2 genes arelocated near the equivalent of the mannosephosphate isomerase (MPI)locus (OMIM Ref. No. 154550). The same may be true in man; MPI islocated in the region 15q22-qter. The 2 CYP1 genes are within 25 kb ofeach other and probably are not separated by other genes (Nebert, 1988).The enzyme involved in O-deethylation of phenacetin is 1 of 9 forms ofcytochrome P-450 that have been purified to electrophoretic homogeneityfrom human liver microsomes (Guengerich et al., 1986). PhenacetinO-deethylase differs from another cytochrome P-450 enzyme that showsgenetic polymorphism, debrisoquine 4-hydroxylase (OMIM Ref. No. 124030),in molecular mass, amino acid composition, catalytic activity, andimmunochemical properties. Butler et al. (1989) reviewed the evidencethat phenacetin O-deethylase, otherwise known as P450(PA), is theproduct of the CYP1A2 gene. Devonshire et al. (1983) demonstrated agenetic polymorphism for phenacetin O-deethylation, with 5 to 10% of thepopulation deficient in this activity. Cigarette smoking has been shownto increase microsomal phenacetin O-deethylase activity (Sesardic etal., 1988). Butler et al. (1989) reported that human hepatic microsomalcaffeine 3-demethylation, the initial major step in caffeinebiotransformation in humans, is selectively catalyzed by this cytochromeP-450. Estimation of caffeine 3-demethylation activity in humans may beuseful in the characterization of arylamine N-oxidation phenotypes andin the assessment of whether or not the hepatic levels of thiscytochrome, as affected by environmental or genetic factors, contributeto interindividual differences in susceptibility to arylamine-inducedcancers. Smokers have been demonstrated to have increased rates ofcaffeine disposition, with plasma half lives one-half that ofnonsmokers. Furthermore, rates of caffeine metabolism vary betweenindividuals, as caffeine half-life values ranging from 1.5 to 9.5 hourshave been reported. Buters et al. (1996) showed that in mice theclearance of caffeine is determined primarily by CYP1A2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Butler, M. A.; Iwasaki, M.; Guengerich, F. P.; Kadlubar, F. F.: Humancytochrome P-450(PA) (P-450IA2), the phenacetin O-deethylase, isprimarily responsible for the hepatic 3-demethylation of caffeine andN-oxidation of carcinogenic arylamines. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.86:7696-7700, 1989; and

Christiansen, L.; Bygum, A.; Jensen, A.; Thomsen, K.; Brandrup, F.;Horder, M.; Petersen, N. E.: Association between CYP1A2 polymorphism andsusceptibility to porphyria cutanea tarda.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CYP1A2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 124060, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cytochrome p450, subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible),polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6, Accession NM_(—)000767.3) is another GAM30 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP2B6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCYP2B6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP2B6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19432, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6,Accession NM_(—)000767.3), a gene which oxidizes a variety ofstructurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, andxenobiotics. Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP2B6.

The function of CYP2B6 has been established by previous studies. Thumand Borlak (2000) investigated the gene expression of major humancytochrome P450 genes in various regions of explanted hearts from 6patients with dilated cardiomyopathy and 1 with transposition of thearterial trunk and 2 samples of normal heart. mRNA for cytochrome 2B6was predominantly expressed in the right ventricle. A strong correlationbetween tissue-specific gene expression and enzyme activity was found.Thum and Borlak (2000) concluded that their findings showed thatexpression of genes for cytochrome P450 monooxgenases and verapamilmetabolism are found predominantly in the right side of the heart, andsuggested that this observation may explain the lack of efficacy ofcertain cardioselective drugs. Using a cloned cDNA that codes for ahuman ortholog of the phenobarbital-inducible cytochrome P450IIBsubfamily in rodents, Santisteban et al. (1988) localized the CYP2B genefamily to 19cen-q13.3 by Southern blot hybridization to DNA extractedfrom a panel of human-rodent somatic cell hybrids. Miles et al. (1988)established the chromosomal localization of the CYP2B gene subfamily tobe 19q12-q13.2, close to the location of CYP2A (OMIM Ref. No. 123960),by Southern blot analysis of human-rodent somatic cell hybrids.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Santisteban, I.; Povey, S.; Shephard, E. A.; Phillips, I. R.: The majorphenobarbital-inducible cytochrome P-450 gene subfamily (P450IIB) mappedto the long arm of human chromosome 19. Ann. Hum. Genet. 52:129-135,1988; and

Thum, T.; Borlak, J.: Gene expression in distinct regions of the heart.Lancet 355:979-983, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CYP2B6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605059, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Debranching enzyme homolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (DBR1, AccessionNM_(—)016216.1) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DBR1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DBR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13182, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Debranching enzymehomolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (DBR1, Accession NM_(—)016216.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DBR1.

DCOHM (Accession NM_(—)032151.2) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DCOHM BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DCOHM,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCOHM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5214, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of DCOHM (AccessionNM_(—)032151.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DCOHM.

DKFZP434C212 (Accession XM_(—)044196.4) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434C212 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434C212, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434C212 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19580, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434C212(Accession XM_(—)044196.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434C212.

DKFZp761N1114 (Accession XM_(—)086327.6) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761N1114 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761N1114, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761N1114 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1969, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761N1114(Accession XM_(—)086327.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761N1114.

Desmocollin 3 (DSC3, Accession NM_(—)001941.2) is another GAM30 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSC3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DSC3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSC3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17152, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Desmocollin 3(DSC3, Accession NM_(—)001941.2), a gene which is a component ofintercellular desmosome junctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM30include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DSC3.

The function of DSC3 has been established by previous studies. From abladder carcinoma cell line cDNA library, Kawamura et al. (1994) cloneda human cDNA encoding for a novel transmembrane protein. Sequenceanalysis revealed an open reading frame of 2,691 bp encoding a proteinof 896 amino acids. Sequence comparisons showed significant homology todesmocollins, intercellular adhesion molecules belonging to the cadherinsuperfamily. The protein consisted of a signal peptide of 30 aminoacids, a precursor segment of 105 amino acids, and a mature protein of761 amino acids. Antibodies recognizing the predicted mature adhesionmolecule of the protein stained antigens along the cell boundaries ofnormal human keratinocytes resembling the pattern of desmosomelocalization. Kawamura et al. (1994) concluded that the clonerepresented a new member of the desmocollin family and tentativelyreferred to it as desmocollin type 4. King et al. (1995) used thedesignation DSC3 for a gene encoding a desmocollin present in humanforeskin epidermis and stated that the gene is identical to thatencoding the desmocollin isolated from a bladder carcinoma cell line andcalled DSC4 by Kawamura et al. (1994). They likewise mapped the gene tochromosome 18 by PCR analysis of rodent/human somatic cell hybrids. Theystated that the cDNA sequence showed 67% amino acid identity with theoriginal human desmocollin, designated DSC2, and 52% amino acid identitywith DSC1. By in situ hybridization studies, they showed that DSC1 wasnot present in any of the nonkeratinizing human epithelia, such asbuccal mucosa, cervix, and esophagus, whereas all these internalepithelia expressed DSC2 and DSC3 and were present in most of the livinglayers of tissues, including the basal layers.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kawamura, K.; Watanabe, K.; Suzuki, T.; Yamakawa, T.; Kamiyama, T.;Nakagawa, H.; Tsurufuji, S.: cDNA cloning and expression of a novelhuman desmocollin. J. Biol. Chem. 269:26295-26302, 1994; and

King, I. A.; Sullivan, K. H.; Bennett, R., Jr.; Buxton, R. S.: Thedesmocollins of human foreskin epidermis: identification and chromosomalassignment of a third gene and expression p.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DSC3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600271, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ecotropic viral integration site 5 (EVI5, AccessionNM_(—)005665.2) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EVI5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EVI5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EVI5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12844, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Ecotropic viralintegration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NM_(—)005665.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EVI5.

Fasciculation and elongation protein zeta 1 (zygin i) (FEZ1, AccessionNM_(—)005103.3) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FEZ1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FEZ1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FEZ1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Fasciculation andelongation protein zeta 1 (zygin i) (FEZ1, Accession NM_(—)005103.3), agene which Zygin 1; may have a role in axonal outgrowth; has similarityto C. elegans UNC-76. Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FEZ1.

The function of FEZ1 has been established by previous studies. Ishii etal. (1999) positionally cloned and characterized the FEZ1/LZTS1 (leucinezipper, putative tumor suppressor-1) gene at 8p22, a region that is lostin many tumors, including prostate, breast, head and neck, esophageal,and urinary bladder carcinomas. The predicted FEZ1 protein contained aleucine-zipper region with similarity to the DNA-binding domain of thecAMP-responsive activating transcription factor-5 (OMIM Ref. No.606398). Northern blot analysis revealed that FEZ2 is expressed almostubiquitously in normal tissues, although expression is most abundant intestes. FEZ1 expression was undetectable in more than 60% of epithelialtumors, but FEZ1 mutations were found in primary esophageal cancers andin a prostate cancer cell line. Transcript analysis from severalFEZ1-expressing tumors revealed truncated mRNAs, including a frameshift.Alteration and inactivation of the FEZ1 gene may play a role in varioushuman tumors. Ishii et al. (2001) showed that introduction of FEZ1/LZTS1into FEZ1/LZTS1-negative cancer cells resulted in suppression oftumorigenicity and reduced cell growth with accumulation of cells atlate S-G2/M stage of the cell cycle. Their data showed that FEZ1/LZTS1inhibits cancer cell growth through regulation of mitosis, and that itsalterations result in abnormal cell growth. Ishii et al. (1999) analyzedthe nucleotide sequence of the FEZ1 gene open reading frame in 194cancers, including 72 primary esophageal cancers. They found a pointmutation in 2 primary esophageal cancers and in a prostate cancer cellline.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ishii, H.; Baffa, R.; Numata, S.-I.; Murakumo, Y.; Rattan, S.; Inoue,H.; Mori, M.; Fidanza, V.; Alder, H.; Croce, C. M.: The FEZ1 gene atchromosome 8p22 encodes a leucine-zipper protein, and its expression isaltered in multiple human tumors. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 96:3928-3933,1999; and

Ishii, H.; Vecchione, A.; Murakumo, Y.; Baldassarre, G.; Numata, S.;Trapasso, F.; Alder, H.; Baffa, R.; Croce, C. M.: FEZ1/LZTS1 gene at8p22 suppresses cancer cell growth and regula.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FEZ1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606551, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ10101 (Accession NM_(—)024718.1) is another GAM30 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10101 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFLJ10101, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10101 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8594, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10101 (AccessionNM_(—)024718.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10101.

FLJ10232 (Accession NM_(—)018033.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10232 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10232,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10232 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1399, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10232 (AccessionNM_(—)018033.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10232.

FLJ10297 (Accession ) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ10297 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10297, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ10297 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2525,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10297(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10297.

FLJ13072 (Accession XM_(—)117117.2) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13072 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13072,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13072 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17545, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13072 (AccessionXM_(—)117117.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13072.

FLJ13456 (Accession XM_(—)038291.5) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13456 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13456 (AccessionXM_(—)038291.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13456.

FLJ14803 (Accession NM_(—)032842.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14803 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14803 (AccessionNM_(—)032842.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14803.

FLJ20147 (Accession NM_(—)017687.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20147 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20147,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20147 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20147 (AccessionNM_(—)017687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20147.

FLJ20344 (Accession NM_(—)017776.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20344 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20344,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20344 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3352, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20344 (AccessionNM_(—)017776.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20344.

FLJ23024 (Accession NM_(—)014150.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23024 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13913, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23024 (AccessionNM_(—)014150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23024.

FLJ32894 (Accession NM_(—)144667.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32894 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32894,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32894 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32894 (AccessionNM_(—)144667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32894.

Fucosyltransferase 1 (galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombayphenotype included) (FUT1, Accession NM_(—)000148.1) is another GAM30target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FUT1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FUT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18831, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Fucosyltransferase1 (galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombay phenotype included)(FUT1, Accession NM_(—)000148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FUT1.

GMPPB (Accession NM_(—)021971.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GMPPB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GMPPB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GMPPBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4133, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of GMPPB (AccessionNM_(—)021971.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GMPPB.

Glycoprotein v (platelet) (GP5, Accession NM_(—)004488.1) is anotherGAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GP5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GP5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GP5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17377, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein v(platelet) (GP5, Accession NM_(—)004488.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GP5.

G protein-coupled receptor 81 (GPR81, Accession NM_(—)032554.2) isanother GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR81 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR81, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR81BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10820, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 81 (GPR81, Accession NM_(—)032554.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR81.

Interferon (alpha, beta and omega) receptor 2 (IFNAR2, AccessionNM_(—)000874.2) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IFNAR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IFNAR2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IFNAR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15858, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Interferon (alpha,beta and omega) receptor 2 (IFNAR2, Accession NM_(—)000874.2), a genewhich is a receptor for interferons alpha and beta. Accordingly,utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IFNAR2.

The function of IFNAR2 has been established by previous studies.Alpha-type antiviral protein is a factor, presumably protein in nature,that mediates specific interferon inhibition of virus replication.According to studies of mouse-man hybrid clones, the locus determiningthis protein is carried on chromosome 21 (Tan et al., 1973). Tan et al.(1974) made observations of dosage effect in monosomy-21 and trisomy-21cells which supported assignment of the locus to chromosome 21. Thischaracter was also called interferon sensitivity (IS). Chany et al.(1975) showed that trisomy-21 cells have increased interferonsensitivity. Trisomy-16 cells have reduced sensitivity. This mightsuggest the presence on chromosome 16 of a regulator of mouse antiviralprotein. Reve et al. (1976) showed that antibody to a cell surfacecomponent coded by human chromosome 21 inhibited the action ofinterferon. This suggested that antiviral protein is an interferonreceptor. See 147570, 147640, 147660 for a discussion of the gamma,beta, and alpha interferons, respectively. De Clercq et al. (1976)concluded that it is not a cell membrane receptor for interferon that isencoded by chromosome 21 Raziuddin et al. (1984) showed that thereceptors for alpha- and beta-interferons are specified by chromosome21. It was presumed that separate genes encoded the alpha- andbeta-interferon receptors. Novick et al. (1994) described a universalligand-binding receptor for human interferons alpha and interferon beta.Sarkar and Gupta (1984) showed that gamma-interferon binds to a separatereceptor that is carried by WISH cells (a human amnion cell line). Thegene for the receptor was designated also IFNAR. Langer et al. (1990)sublocalized the IFNAR gene to 21q22.1-q22.2 by hybridization of(32)P-labeled recombinant interferon-alpha/beta receptor withhuman-hamster somatic cell hybrids containing various fragments of humanchromosome 21. By in situ hybridization, Lutfalla et al. (1990) refinedthe assignment to 21q22.1. Lutfalla et al. (1992) further refined thelocalization by pulsed field gel electrophoresis and its linkage toadjacent markers. They compared the exon structure of the IFNAR genewith that of the genes for receptors of the cytokine/growthhormone/prolactin/interferon receptor family and concluded that theyhave a common origin and have diverged from the immunoglobulinsuperfamily with which they share a common ancestor. Cellular responsesto cytokines involve cross-communication through their respectivereceptors. The IFNs alpha, beta, and gamma mediate innate immuneresponses to viral infection through IFNAR1/IFNAR2 (OMIM Ref. No.602376) for IFNA and IFNB, and IFNGR1 (OMIM Ref. No. 107470)/IFNGR2(OMIM Ref. No. 147569) for IFNG. Stimulation of these receptorsactivates Janus protein kinases (e.g., JAK1, 147795 and JAK2, 147796),which leads to the tyrosine phosphorylation of STAT1 (OMIM Ref. No.600555) and STAT2 (OMIM Ref. No. 600556). Although the IFN receptors areexpressed at low levels in cells, they may be clustered in the cellmembrane to permit efficient signal transduction. Using mouse embryonicfibroblasts (MEFs) from IFNAR1- and IFNGR1-deficient mice, Takaoka etal. (2000) observed that the STAT1-mediated DNA-binding activity and theantiviral response to IFNG in IFNAR-null MEFs but not to IFNA inIFNGR-null MEFs are impaired. Restoration of the IFNG response requiresconstitutive subthreshold IFNA/IFNB signaling and an intact IFNAR1capable of interacting with STAT1 after tyrosine phosphorylation.Immunoblot analysis showed that IFNAR1 coimmunoprecipitated with thenonligand-binding component, IFNGR2, of the IFNGR complex in wildtypeMEFs but less well in IFNB-null MEFs. Immunoblot analysis alsodemonstrated that the IFN receptor components are exclusively localizedin the caveolar membrane fractions (see OMIM Ref. No. CAV1; 601047)where there is a concentration of cytoplasmically oriented signalingmolecules.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Takaoka, A.; Mitani, Y.; Suemori, H.; Sato, M.; Yokochi, T.; Noguchi,S.; Tanaka, N.; Taniguchi, T.: Cross talk between interferon-gamma and-alpha/beta signaling components in caveolar membrane domains. Science288:2357-2360, 2000; and

Novick, D.; Cohen, B.; Rubinstein, M.: The human interferon alpha/betareceptor: characterization and molecular cloning. Cell 77:391-400, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IFNAR2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602376, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. IL22R (Accession ) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL22R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL22R,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL22R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3063, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of IL22R (Accession ).Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL22R.

JM11 (Accession NM_(—)033626.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. JM11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JM11, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of JM11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19790, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of JM11 (AccessionNM_(—)033626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith JM11.

KIAA0924 (Accession NM_(—)014897.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0924 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0924,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0924 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0924 (AccessionNM_(—)014897.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0924.

KIAA0931 (Accession XM_(—)041191.4) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0931 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0931,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0931 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17048, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0931 (AccessionXM_(—)041191.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0931.

KIAA1028 (Accession ) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1028 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1028, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1028 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7839,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1028 (Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KIAA1028.

KIAA1209 (Accession XM_(—)027307.2) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1209 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1209,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1209 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1209 (AccessionXM_(—)027307.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1209.

KIAA1443 (Accession NM_(—)020834.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1443 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1443,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1443 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10360, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1443 (AccessionNM_(—)020834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1443.

KIAA1530 (Accession XM_(—)042661.5) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1530 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1530,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1530 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10234, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1530 (AccessionXM_(—)042661.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1530.

KIAA1615 (Accession NM_(—)020951.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1615 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1615,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1615 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11333, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1615 (AccessionNM_(—)020951.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1615.

KIAA1671 (Accession XM_(—)037809.3) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1671 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1671,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1671 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6380, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1671 (AccessionXM_(—)037809.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1671.

KIAA1755 (Accession XM_(—)028810.4) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1755 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1755,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1755 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14311, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1755 (AccessionXM_(—)028810.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1755.

KIAA1971 (Accession XM_(—)058720.5) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1971 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1971,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1971 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1971 (AccessionXM_(—)058720.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1971.

Kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (kynurenine 3-hydroxylase) (KMO, AccessionNM_(—)003679.1) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KMO BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KMO, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KMO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4388, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Kynurenine3-monooxygenase (kynurenine 3-hydroxylase) (KMO, AccessionNM_(—)003679.1), a gene which may play a role in encephalicphotoreception. Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KMO.

The function of KMO has been established by previous studies. Kynurenine3-monooxygenase (KMO; EC 1.14.13.9) is an NADPH-dependent flavinmonooxygenase that catalyzes the hydroxylation of the L-tryptophanmetabolite L-kynurenine to form L-3-hydroxykynurenine. By screening ahuman liver cDNA library with a partial Drosophila KMO cDNA,Alberati-Giani et al. (1997) isolated cDNAs encoding human KMO. Thepredicted 486-amino acid human protein shares 47% sequence identity withDrosophila KMO. When expressed in mammalian cells, recombinant human KMOexhibited kinetic properties similar to those of the native humanprotein. Northern blot analysis revealed that human KMO is expressed asan approximately 2-kb mRNA in liver and placenta, and at lower levels inkidney. By comparing genomic and cDNA sequences, Halford et al. (2001)determined that the KMO gene contains at least 15 exons spanningapproximately 68 kb. By genomic sequence analysis, Halford et al. (2001)determined that the KMO gene overlaps with the OPN3 gene (OMIM Ref. No.606695) on chromosome 1q43 and that the 2 genes are transcribed fromopposite strands.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Alberati-Giani, D.; Cesura, A. M.; Broger, C.; Warren, W. D.; Rover, S.;Malherbe, P.: Cloning and functional expression of human kynurenine3-monooxygenase. FEBS Lett. 410:407-412, 1997; and

Halford, S.; Freedman, M. S.; Bellingham, J.; Inglis, S. L.;Poopalasundaram, S.; Soni, B. G.; Foster, R. G.; Hunt, D. M.:Characterization of a novel human opsin gene with wide tissue.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KMO are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603538, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor, subfamily a (withouttm domain), member 3 (LILRA3, Accession NM_(—)006865.1) is another GAM30target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LILRA3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LILRA3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LILRA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6616, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Leukocyteimmunoglobulin-like receptor, subfamily a (without tm domain), member 3(LILRA3, Accession NM_(—)006865.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LILRA3.

LOC112687 (Accession XM_(—)053145.2) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC112687 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC112687, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC112687 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17001, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC112687(Accession XM_(—)053145.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112687.

LOC112724 (Accession ) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC112724 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC112724, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC112724 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18154, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC112724(Accession ). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC112724.

LOC120114 (Accession ) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC120114 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC120114, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC120114 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3066, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC120114(Accession ). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC120114.

LOC126669 (Accession XM_(—)060121.4) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126669 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126669, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126669 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2535, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC126669(Accession XM_(—)060121.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126669.

LOC130813 (Accession XM_(—)065904.2) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9431, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC130813(Accession XM_(—)065904.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130813.

LOC131308 (Accession ) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC131308 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC131308, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC131308 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19649, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC131308(Accession ). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC131308.

LOC144317 (Accession XM_(—)084813.4) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144317 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144317, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144317 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC144317(Accession XM_(—)084813.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144317.

LOC144776 (Accession XM_(—)084964.1) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144776 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144776, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144776 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12238, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC144776(Accession XM_(—)084964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144776.

LOC145725 (Accession XM_(—)085211.7) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145725 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145725, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145725 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18697, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC145725(Accession XM_(—)085211.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145725.

LOC146894 (Accession NM_(—)145273.1) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC146894(Accession NM_(—)145273.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146894.

LOC147660 (Accession ) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC147660 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC147660, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC147660 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10444, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC147660(Accession ). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC147660.

LOC147817 (Accession XM_(—)085903.2) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1405, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC147817(Accession XM_(—)085903.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147817.

LOC147841 (Accession XM_(—)085924.6) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147841 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147841, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147841 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9060, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC147841(Accession XM_(—)085924.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147841.

LOC148137 (Accession NM_(—)144692.1) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4235, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC148137(Accession NM_(—)144692.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148137.

LOC149506 (Accession XM_(—)097661.4) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149506 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149506, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149506 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13189, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC149506(Accession XM_(—)097661.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149506.

LOC149577 (Accession) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC149577 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC149577, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC149577 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC149577(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC149577.

LOC150225 (Accession XM_(—)097870.1) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150225 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150225, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150225 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC150225(Accession XM_(—)097870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150225.

LOC150397 (Accession XM_(—)086907.1) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150397 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150397, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150397 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2564, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC150397(Accession XM_(—)086907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150397.

LOC150407 (Accession XM_(—)086906.1) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150407 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150407, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150407 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC150407(Accession XM_(—)086906.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150407.

LOC151195 (Accession) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC151195 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC151195, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC151195 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11539, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC151195(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC151195.

LOC151201 (Accession XM_(—)098021.1) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8212, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC151201(Accession XM_(—)098021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151201.

LOC151475 (Accession XM_(—)098063.1) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9643, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC151475(Accession XM_(—)098063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151475.

LOC152220 (Accession) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC152220 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC152220, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC152220 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13105, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC152220(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC152220.

LOC152245 (Accession XM_(—)098182.1) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152245 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152245, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152245 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC152245(Accession XM_(—)098182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152245.

LOC152851 (Accession) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC152851 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC152851, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC152851 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3475, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC152851(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC152851.

LOC153910 (Accession XM_(—)087801.1) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153910 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153910, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153910 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC153910(Accession XM_(—)087801.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153910.

LOC154877 (Accession XM_(—)098626.4) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154877 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154877, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154877 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC154877(Accession XM_(—)098626.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154877.

LOC196264 (Accession XM_(—)113683.2) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196264 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196264, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196264 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1093, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC196264(Accession XM_(—)113683.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196264.

LOC199899 (Accession XM_(—)117153.2) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3354, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC199899(Accession XM_(—)117153.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199899.

LOC199906 (Accession XM_(—)114052.1) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199906 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199906, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199906 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4862, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC199906(Accession XM_(—)114052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199906.

LOC200316 (Accession) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC200316 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC200316, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC200316 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:737, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC200316(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC200316.

LOC201294 (Accession XM_(—)113950.4) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201294 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201294, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201294 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10229, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC201294(Accession XM_(—)113950.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201294.

LOC203297 (Accession) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC203297 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC203297, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC203297 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10855, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC203297(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC203297.

LOC219731 (Accession XM_(—)167596.2) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6006, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC219731(Accession XM_(—)167596.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219731.

LOC220074 (Accession NM_(—)145309.1) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220074 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220074, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220074 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC220074(Accession NM_(—)145309.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220074.

LOC220846 (Accession) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC220846 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC220846, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC220846 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC220846(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC220846.

LOC221035 (Accession XM_(—)167640.4) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221035 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221035, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221035 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC221035(Accession XM_(—)167640.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221035.

LOC221122 (Accession XM_(—)167867.3) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221122 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC221122(Accession XM_(—)167867.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221122.

LOC221271 (Accession) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC221271 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC221271, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC221271 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC221271(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC221271.

LOC221814 (Accession XM_(—)168226.1) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221814 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221814, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221814 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7134, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC221814(Accession XM_(—)168226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221814.

LOC221960 (Accession XM_(—)165859.1) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221960 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221960, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221960 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5655, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC221960(Accession XM_(—)165859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221960.

LOC222070 (Accession) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC222070 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC222070, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC222070 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC222070(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC222070.

LOC254082 (Accession) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC254082 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC254082, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC254082 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6592, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC254082(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC254082.

LOC254381 (Accession) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC254381 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC254381, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC254381 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:5429, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC254381(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC254381.

LOC255196 (Accession) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC255196 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC255196, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC255196 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC255196(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC255196.

LOC256221 (Accession) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC256221 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC256221, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC256221 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19801, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC256221(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC256221.

LOC257465 (Accession) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC257465 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC257465, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC257465 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8329, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC257465(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC257465.

LOC51031 (Accession) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC51031 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51031, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC51031 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20151,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC51031(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51031.

LOC51336 (Accession NM_(—)016646.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC51336 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51336,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51336 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4139, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC51336 (AccessionNM_(—)016646.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51336.

LOC90155 (Accession) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC90155 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90155, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC90155 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12504,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC90155(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90155.

LOC91661 (Accession NM_(—)138372.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91661 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91661,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91661 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3371, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC91661 (AccessionNM_(—)138372.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91661.

LOC92148 (Accession XM_(—)043160.9) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC92148 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92148,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92148 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14208, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC92148 (AccessionXM_(—)043160.9). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92148.

LOC92303 (Accession) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC92303 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92303, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC92303 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16126,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC92303(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92303.

LOC93408 (Accession NM_(—)138403.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC93408 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93408,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93408 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of LOC93408 (AccessionNM_(—)138403.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC93408.

Leukotriene b4 receptor (LTB4R, Accession NM_(—)000752.1) is anotherGAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LTB4R BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LTB4R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LTB4RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14766, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Leukotriene b4receptor (LTB4R, Accession NM_(—)000752.1), a gene which may be thecardiac p2y receptor involved in the regulation of cardiac musclecontraction through modulation of l-type calcium currents. Accordingly,utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LTB4R.

The function of LTB4R has been established by previous studies. Yokomizoet al. (1997) found that the putative purinoceptor P2Y7 has a primarystructure identical to that of a BLTR clone, HL-5. To determine whetherBLTR also functions as a purinoceptor, they established stabletransformants of BLTR in glioma cells that possess negligible amounts ofintrinsic purinoceptors. In these cells, up to 300 microM caused nochange in intracellular calcium levels, but significant increases in thecalcium concentrations were induced by exposure to 10 nanoM LTB4. Theseresults were interpreted to indicate that this receptor is not apurinoceptor, but a BLTR By genomic sequence analysis, Kato et al.(2000) determined that BLT1 lacks TATA and CAAT elements but possesses aGC-rich sequence in the promoter region. Luciferase reporter analysisshowed that the region required for basal transcription, which isactivated by SP1, is about 80 bp upstream from the initiator sequence.Southern blot analysis revealed that the CpG sites of the BLT1 promoterare highly methylated in cells not expressing BLT1, but are unmethylatedin cells expressing BLT1. Kato et al. (2000) also found that thepromoter region of BLT1 is localized within the open reading frameencoding BLT2 (OMIM Ref. No. 605773).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Yokomizo, T.; Izumi, T.; Chang, K.; Takuwa, Y.; Shimizu, T.: AG-protein-coupled receptor for leukotriene B4 that mediates chemotaxis.Nature 387:620-624, 1997; and

Kato, K.; Yokomizo, T.; Izumi, T.; Shimizu, T.: Cell-specifictranscriptional regulation of human leukotriene B4 receptor gene. J.Exp. Med. 192:413-420, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LTB4R arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601531, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Lymphocyte antigen 75 (LY75, Accession NM_(—)002349.1) isanother GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LY75 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by LY75, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LY75BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5206, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Lymphocyte antigen75 (LY75, Accession NM_(—)002349.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LY75.

Male germ cell-associated kinase (MAK, Accession NM_(—)005906.2) isanother GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAK BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MAK, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12945, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Male germcell-associated kinase (MAK, Accession NM_(—)005906.2), a gene whichplays an important role in spermatogenesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MAK.

The function of MAK has been established by previous studies. Male germcell- associated kinase is one of the protein kinases that was isolatedby weak cross- hybridization with the v-ros (OMIM Ref. No. 165020)protein kinase sequence (Matsushime et al., 1990). The gene encodingthis kinase is expressed almost exclusively in testis, mainly in germcells at and/or after the pachytene stage, as 66- and 60-kD proteinsthat form a distinct complex with cellular phosphoprotein p210. The p210protein is sufficiently phosphorylated in vitro by the MAK gene productat serine and threonine residues. These results suggest that the MAKgene plays an important role in spermatogenesis. Using a panel of DNAsamples from an interspecific cross, Taketo et al. (1994) mapped the Makgene to mouse chromosome 13 in an area situated between 2 regions thatare homologous with human chromosome 6p and chromosome 5. Taketo et al.(1994) stated that preliminary Southern analysis of DNA samples from apanel of mouse/human somatic cell hybrids showed concordanthybridization of the MAK gene and the ROS1 gene, previously mapped to6q22

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Matsushime, H.; Jinno, A.; Takagi, N.; Shibuy, M.: A novel mammalianprotein kinase gene (mak) is highly expressed in testicular germ cellsat and after meiosis. Molec. Cell. Biol. 10:2261-2268, 1990; and

Taketo, M.; Jinno, A.; Yamaguchi, S.; Matushime, H.; Shibuy, M.; Seldin,M. F.: Mouse Mak gene for male germ cell-associated kinase maps tochromosome 13. Genomics 19:397-398, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MAK are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 154235, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MGC10818 (Accession NM_(—)030568.2) is another GAM30 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10818 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMGC10818, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10818 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of MGC10818 (AccessionNM_(—)030568.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC10818.

MGC5149 (Accession XM_(—)051200.4) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC5149 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5149,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5149 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1092, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of MGC5149 (AccessionXM_(—)051200.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC5149.

MGC9912 (Accession NM_(—)080664.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC9912 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC9912,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC9912 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12264, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of MGC9912 (AccessionNM_(—)080664.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC9912.

Matrix metalloproteinase-like 1 (MMPL1, Accession) is another GAM30target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MMPL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MMPL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMPL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4015, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Matrixmetalloproteinase-like 1 (MMPL1, Accession). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MMPL1.

Myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene (MPL, AccessionNM_(—)005373.1) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MPL BINDING SITE1 and MPL BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by MPL, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MPL BINDING SITE1 and MPL BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:6226 and SEQ ID:17342 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Myeloproliferativeleukemia virus oncogene (MPL, Accession NM_(—)005373.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MPL.

Nuclear receptor coactivator 6 interacting protein (NCOA6IP, AccessionNM_(—)024831.5) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NCOA6IP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NCOA6IP, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NCOA6IP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10449,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 interacting protein (NCOA6IP, Accession NM_(—)024831.5).Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NCOA6IP.

NOSIP (Accession NM_(—)015953.2) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NOSIP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NOSIP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NOSIP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12237, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of NOSIP (AccessionNM_(—)015953.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NOSIP.

5′-nucleotidase, cytosolic ii (NT5C2, Accession NM_(—)012229.2) isanother GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NT5C2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NT5C2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NT5C2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13752, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of 5′-nucleotidase,cytosolic ii (NT5C2, Accession NM_(—)012229.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NT5C2.

Protocadherin alpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NM_(—)031857.1) is anotherGAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA9 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHA9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1499, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin alpha9 (PCDHA9, Accession NM_(—)031857.1), a gene which is acalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM30include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDHA9.

The function of PCDHA9 has been established by previous studies.Cadherins are calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion molecules thatmediate neural cell-cell interactions. Protocadherins constitute asubfamily of nonclassic cadherins. PCDHA9 is a member of the alphacluster of protocadherin genes on 5q31. By screening a brain cDNAlibrary for sequences with the potential to encode large proteins,Nagase et al. (1997) identified a cDNA encoding PCDHA9, which theytermed KIAA0345. The deduced protein has 842 amino acids. RT-PCRanalysis detected strongest expression of KIAA0345 in kidney and testis,followed by brain, lung, pancreas, and ovary.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, I.; Nakajima, D.; Ohira, M.; Seki, N.; Miyajima,N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Nomura, N.; O'Hara, O.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human genes. VII. The completesequences of 100 new cDNA clones from brain which can code for largeproteins in vitro. DNA Res. 4:141-150, 1997; and

Wu, Q.; Zhang, T.; Cheng, J.-F.; Kim, Y.; Grimwood, J.; Schmutz, J.;Dickson, M.; Noonan, J. P.; Zhang, M. Q.; Myers, R. M.; Maniatis, T.:Comparative DNA sequence analysis of mouse and.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PCDHA9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606315, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protocadherin beta 11 (PCDHB11, Accession NM_(—)018931.2) isanother GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB11BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHB11, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHB11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1970, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin beta11 (PCDHB11, Accession NM_(—)018931.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDHB11.

Phosducin-like (PDCL, Accession NM_(—)005388.2) is another GAM30 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDCL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPDCL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDCL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13181, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Phosducin-like(PDCL, Accession NM_(—)005388.2), a gene which may regulate G-proteinsignaling and similar to phosducins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM30include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PDCL.

The function of PDCL has been established by previous studies.Phosducin-like protein (PDCL) is a putative modulator of heterotrimericG proteins. It was initially isolated as the product of anethanol-responsive gene in neural cell cultures (Miles et al., 1993).PDCL shares extensive amino acid sequence homology with phosducin (PDC;171490), a phosphoprotein expressed in retina and pineal gland thatinhibits several G protein-coupled signaling pathways by binding to thebeta-gamma subunits of G proteins. By screening a human genomic librarywith a rat Pdcl cDNA, Thibault et al. (1999) isolated a partial PDCLgenomic sequence. They also identified several PDCL ESTs. The authorsderived the complete PDCL coding sequence by aligning the genomic andEST sequences. The predicted 301-amino acid PDCL protein shows homologyto areas of rat Pdc that contact G protein beta-gamma subunits. TheN-terminal regions of human, rat, and Drosophila PDCL are highlyhomologous to each other, but show little homology to the N-terminalregion of rat Pdc. By somatic cell hybrid analysis, Thibault et al.(1999) mapped the PDCL gene to chromosome 9. Using a radiation hybridmapping panel, they found that the PDCL gene is linked to markersD9S1876 and D9S1674.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Miles, M. F.; Barhite, S.; Sganga, M.; Elliott, M.: Phosducin-likeprotein: an ethanol-responsive potential modulator of guaninenucleotide-binding protein function. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.90:10831-10835, 1993; and

Thibault, C.; Wang, J. F.; Charnas, R.; Mirel, D.; Barhite, S.; Miles,M. F.: Cloning and characterization of the rat and human phosducin-likeprotein genes: structure, expression and.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PDCL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604421, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Polymerase (dna directed), epsilon 3 (p17 subunit) (POLE3,Accession NM_(—)017443.2) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. POLE3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POLE3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLE3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11472, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected), epsilon 3 (p17 subunit) (POLE3, Accession NM_(—)017443.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POLE3.

Pou domain, class 2, associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, AccessionNM_(—)006235.1) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POU2AF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POU2AF1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of POU2AF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1335, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class2, associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, Accession NM_(—)006235.1), a genewhich is a transcriptional coactivator that specifically associates witheither oct1 or oct2 and therefore may be associated with A form ofb-cell leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of A form of b-cell leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POU2AF1.

The function of POU2AF1 has been established by previous studies. POUdomain proteins contain a bipartite DNA-binding domain divided by aflexible linker that enables them to adopt various monomerconfigurations on DNA. The versatility of POU protein operation isadditionally conferred at the dimerization level. Tomilin et al. (2000)found that the POU dimer from the OCT1 gene formed on the palindromicOCT factor recognition element, or PORE (ATTTGAAATGCAAAT), could recruitthe transcriptional coactivator OBF1, whereas POU dimers formed on theconsensus MORE (more PORE) (ATGCATATGCAT) or on MOREs from Ig heavychain promoters (AT[G/A][C/A]ATATGCAA) failed to interact. Aninteraction with OBF1 was precluded since the same OCT1 residues thatform the MORE dimerization interface are also used for OBF1/OCT1interactions on the PORE. These findings provided a paradigm of howspecific POU dimer assemblies can differentially recruit a coregulatoryactivity with distinct transcriptional readouts.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function ofPOU2AF1. Schubart et al. (2001) noted that Oct2-deficient mice die atbirth but have normal B-cell development and transcription of Ig genes.Obf1-deficient mice are viable with unaffected B-cell development inbone marrow and normal serum IgM but have reduced B-cell numbers inspleen and low serum IgG. By creating double knockout mice, Schubart etal. (2001) confirmed that B-cell development and Ig gene transcriptioncan proceed normally without these B-cell specific factors. However, inthese animals the mature B-cell pool was strongly reduced, suggestingthat these factors play an important role in controlling the expansionand/or maintenance of mature B cells.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for POU2AF1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Schubart, K.; Massa, S.; Schubart, D.; Corcoran, L. M.; Rolink, A. G.;Matthias, P.: B cell development and immunoglobulin gene transcriptionin the absence of Oct-2 and OBF-1. Nature Immun. 2:69-74, 2001; and

Tomilin, A.; Remeny, A.; Lins, K.; Bak, H.; Leidel, S.; Vriend, G.;Wilmanns, M.; Scholer, H. R.: Synergism with the coactivator OBF-1(OCA-B, BOB-1) is mediated by a specific POU dimer.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of POU2AF1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601206, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PRO0365 (Accession NM_(—)014126.1) is another GAM30 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0365 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPRO0365, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0365 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7384, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of PRO0365 (AccessionNM_(—)014126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0365.

Periaxin (PRX, Accession NM_(—)020956.1) is another GAM30 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRX BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6453, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Periaxin (PRX,Accession NM_(—)020956.1), a gene which seems to be required formaintenance of peripheral nerve myelin sheath. may have a role inaxon-glial interactions, possibly by interacting with the cytoplasmicdomains of integral membrane proteins such as myelin- associatedglycoprotein in the periaxonal regions of the schwann cell plasmamembrane. may have a role in the early phases of myelin deposition andtherefore is associated with Dejerine-sottas neuropathy, autosomalrecessive. Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Dejerine-sottas neuropathy, autosomal recessive, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with PRX.

The function of PRX has been established by previous studies. Theperiaxin gene (PRX) encodes 2 PDZ-domain proteins, L- and S-periaxin,that are required for maintenance of peripheral nerve myelin. The PDZdomain, which consists of a nearly 90-amino acid protein-binding motifthat interacts with the C termini of plasma membrane proteins and withthe cortical cytoskeleton, has been implicated in the assembly ofsignaling complexes at sites of cell-cell contact. By FISH andelectronic PCR (Schuler, 1997), Boerkoel et al. (2001) mapped the PRXgene between D19S324 and D19S223 within a BAC on 19q13.1-q13.2, aposition showing conserved synteny with mouse chromosome 7 where the Prxgene maps (Gillespie et al., 1997). They pointed out that theinteractions among L-periaxin, the cytoskeleton, and a membrane complexare reminiscent of the interactions among the proteins of thedystrophin-sarcoglycan complex (Cohn and Campbell, 2000) and thesignaling complexes organized by other PDZ domain proteins. Theyhypothesized that mutations in cytoskeletal and membrane proteinsinteracting with L-periaxin may also cause Charcot-Marie- tooth diseaseor related neuropathies. In 3 unrelated patients with Dejerine-Sottasneuropathy (OMIM Ref. No. 145900), Boerkoel et al. (2001) identifiedrecessive mutations in the PRX gene (605725.0001-605725.004). Theymapped recessive Dejerine-Sottas neuropathy to 19q13.1-q13.2, a regionassociated with a severe autosomal recessive demyelinating neuropathy ina Lebanese family reported by Delague et al. (2000) as Charcot- Marie-tooth disease type 4F.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PRX.Confirming the necessity of periaxin for maintenance of the myelinsheath, Gillespie et al. (2000) demonstrated that Prx -/- mice ensheathand myelinate peripheral axons apparently normally but subsequentlydevelop a severe demyelinating neuropathy associated with allodynia(pain from non-noxious stimuli) and hyperalgesia (hypersensitivity topain).

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PRX isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Takashima, H.; Boerkoel, C. F.; De Jonghe, P.; Ceuterick, C.; Martin,J.-J.; Voit, T.; Schroder, J.-M.; Williams, A.; Brophy, P. J.;Timmerman, V.; Lupski, J. R.: Periaxin mutations cause a broad spectrumof demyelinating neuropathies. Ann. Neurol. 51:709-715, 2002; and

Boerkoel, C. F.; Takashima, H.; Stankiewicz, P.; Garcia, C. A.; Leber,S. M.; Rhee- Morris, L.; Lupski, J. R.: Periaxin mutations causerecessive Dejerine-Sottas neuropathy. Am. J. Hum.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PRX are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605725, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Proteasome (prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 9(PSMD9, Accession NM_(—)002813.3) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSMD9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSMD9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSMD9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8316, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Proteasome(prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 9 (PSMD9, AccessionNM_(—)002813.3), a gene which acts as a regulatory subunit of the 26proteasome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PSMD9.

The function of PSMD9 has been established by previous studies. The 26Sproteasome is a eukaryotic ATP-dependent protease that selectivelydegrades intracellular target proteins that are modified by the covalentattachment of ubiquitin. It is composed of a central catalytic 20Sproteasome, which consists of a family of small proteins, and 2 largeregulatory modules, named PA700, which consist of approximately 20heterogeneous proteins. A proteasomal modulator complex, composed ofp27, p42, and p50 subunits, stimulates the association of the 20Sproteasome with PA700 to form the active 26S proteasome. Watanabe et al.(1998) cloned 2 distinct human brain cDNAs encoding p27, or PSMD9.Compared with the longer cDNA, the shorter cDNA has a 65-bp deletionnear the 3-prime region that results in a new inframe termination codonfarther downstream. The longer cDNA encodes a deduced 209-amino acidprotein with a calculated molecular mass of 22,764 Da. The shorter cDNAencodes a deduced 223-amino acid protein with a calculated molecularmass of 24,652 Da. The longer PSMD9 protein exhibits 36% sequenceidentity with an S. cerevisiae protein, which the authors named NAS2 for‘non-ATPase subunit 2,’ and 31.9% identity with a C. elegans protein.Disruption of the yeast NAS2 gene did not affect cell viability orproliferation. Watanabe et al. (1998) demonstrated that the PSMD9protein, along with the ATPase components TBP1 (PSMC3; 186852) and p42(PSMC6; 602708), associated with both the modulator complex and the 26Sproteasome complex. Northern blot analysis detected an approximately1.3-kb PSMD9 transcript in all tissues examined, with highest levels inliver and kidney. E12 and E47 (see OMIM Ref. No. TCF3; 147141), membersof the ubiquitous E2A protein family, function with basichelix-loop-helix (bHLH) proteins to bind and transactivate promoters viaconserved sequence elements known as E boxes. By yeast 2-hybridscreening of a rat insulinoma cell cDNA library using the bHLHdomain-containing C terminus of E12 as bait, Thomas et al. (1999)obtained a cDNA encoding rat Bridge-1. Sequence analysis predicted thatthe 222-amino acid Bridge-1 protein shares 98% amino acid similaritywith human PSMD9 over the first 184 amino acids but diverges in the Cterminus Bridge-1 contains a PDZ-like domain from amino acids 138 to178, forming 3 beta sheets and 2 alpha helices. SDS-PAGE analysis showedthat Bridge-1 is expressed as a 28-kD protein, close to the deducedvalue of 25 kD. Using Bridge-1 cDNA as probe, Northern blot analysisdetected a 1.0-kb transcript in all rat and human tissues tested, withhighest expression in pancreas, testis, kidney, and liver.Immunocytochemistry assessment demonstrated predominant nuclearlocalization of Bridge-1, with lower levels in cytoplasm.Immunoprecipitation analysis determined that anti-Bridge-1coimmunoprecipitates E12 or E12 and E47 through their C-terminal bHLHdomains, but only in the presence of the PDZ domain of Bridge-1. CATassays indicated that Bridge-1 together with E12 or E47 coactivatesinsulin (OMIM Ref. No. 176730) promoter elements.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Thomas, M. K.; Yao, K.-M.; Tenser, M. S.; Wong, G. G.; Habener, J. F.:Bridge-1, a novel PDZ-domain coactivator of E2A-mediated regulation ofinsulin gene transcription. Molec. Cell. Biol. 19:8492-8504, 1999; and

Watanabe, T. K.; Saito, A.; Suzuki, M.; Fujiwara, T.; Takahashi, E.;Slaughter, C. A.; DeMartino, G. N.; Hendil, K. B.; Chung, C. H.;Tanahashi, N.; Tanaka, K.: cDNA cloning and chara.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PSMD9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603146, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Prostaglandin i2 (prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, AccessionNM_(—)000961.2) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTGIS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTGIS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTGIS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:701, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin i2(prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, Accession NM_(—)000961.2), a gene whichcatalyzes the isomerization of prostaglandin h2 to prostacyclin(=prostaglandin i2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTGIS.

The function of PTGIS has been established by previous studies. Yokoyamaet al. (1996) demonstrated that the prostacyclin synthase gene, whichthey symbolized PTGIS, consists of 10 exons spanning approximately 60kb. All the splice donor and acceptor sites conformed to the GT/AG rule.The major product of the primer extension analysis suggested that thetranscription of the gene started from the positions around 49 bpupstream of the translation initiation codon. By fluorescence in situhybridization, they demonstrated that the gene is located at20q13.11-q13.13. Prostacyclin (also known as prostaglandin I2) is apotent vasodilator and inhibitor of platelet aggregation. The enzymeprostacyclin synthase (EC 5.3.99.4) catalyzes the isomerization ofprostaglandin H2 (PGH2) to prostacyclin. Wang and Chen (1996) noted thatalthough it has absorbance spectral features characteristic of thecytochrome P450s, PGIS has no monooxygenase activity and does notrequire an external source of electrons to initiate its enzyme reaction.Prostacyclin synthase is the single member of family 8 of the cytochromeP450 superfamily (Nelson et al., 1996).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wang, L.-H.; Chen, L.: Organization of the gene encoding humanprostacyclin synthase. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 226:631-637, 1996.; and

Yokoyama, C.; Yabuki, T.; Inoue, H.; Tone, Y.; Hara, S.; Hatae, T.;Nagata, M.; Takahashi, E.-I.; Tanabe, T.: Human gene encodingprostacyclin synthase (PTGIS): genomic organization, ch.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PTGIS arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601699, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Rab14, member ras oncogene family (RAB14, AccessionNM_(—)016322.2) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RAB14 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAB14, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAB14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14594, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Rab14, member rasoncogene family (RAB14, Accession NM_(—)016322.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB14.

Rab33b, member ras oncogene family (RAB33B, Accession NM_(—)031296.1) isanother GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB33B BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB33B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB33BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8204, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Rab33b, member rasoncogene family (RAB33B, Accession NM_(—)031296.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB33B.

RAP140 (Accession NM_(—)015224.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAP140 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAP140,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAP140 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7259, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of RAP140 (AccessionNM_(—)015224.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAP140.

Ring finger protein (c3hc4 type) 8 (RNF8, Accession NM_(—)003958.1) isanother GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RNF8, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9153, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Ring finger protein(c3hc4 type) 8 (RNF8, Accession NM_(—)003958.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RNF8.

SCYA20 (Accession) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. SCYA20 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCYA20, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SCYA20 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4575, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of SCYA20 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCYA20.

Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NM_(—)014563.1) isanother GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEDL BINDINGSITE1 and SEDL BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SEDL, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SEDL BINDING SITE1 and SEDL BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:8461 and SEQ ID:7862 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Spondyloepiphysealdysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NM_(—)014563.1), a gene which may playrole in vesicular transport from endoplasmic reticulum to golgi. andtherefore may be associated with Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SEDL.

The function of SEDL has been established by previous studies. Gedeon etal. (2001) reviewed the spectrum of mutations found in 30 of 36unrelated cases of X-linked SEDL ascertained from different ethnicpopulations. It brought the total number of different disease-associatedmutations to 21 and showed that they were distributed throughout theSEDL gene. Four recurrent mutations accounted for 13 of the 30 (43%).Haplotype analyses and the diverse ethnic origins of the patientssupported recurrent mutations. Two patients with large deletions of SEDLexons were found, 1 with childhood onset of painful complications, theother relatively free of additional symptoms. Since no cleargenotype/phenotype correlation could be established, they concluded thatthe complete unaltered SEDL gene product is essential for normal bonegrowth. Christie et al. (2001) characterized the SEDL mutations in 4unrelated spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda kindreds of Europeanorigin. They identified 2 nonsense and 2 intragenic deletionalframeshift mutations. The nonsense mutations occurred in exons 4 and 6.Both of the intragenic deletions, which were approximately 750 and 1300to 1445 bp in size, involved intron 5 and part of exon 6 and resulted inframeshifts that led to premature termination signals.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Christie, P. T.; Curley, A.; Nesbit, M. A.; Chapman, C.; Genet, S.;Harper, P. S.; Keeling, S. L.; Wilkie, A. O. M.; Winter, R. M.; Thakker,R. V.: Mutational analysis in X-linked spondyloepiphyseal dysplasiatarda. J. Clin. Endocr. Metab. 86:3233-3236, 2001; and

Gedeon, A. K.; Tiller, G. E.; Le Merrer, M.; Heuertz, S.; Tranebjaerg,L.; Chitayat, D.; Robertson, S.; Glass, I. A.; Savarirayan, R.; Cole, W.G.; Rimoin, D. L.; Kousseff, B. G.; Ohas.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SEDL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300202, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Small edrk-rich factor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, AccessionNM_(—)022978.1) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SERF1B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SERF1B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SERF1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18696, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NM_(—)022978.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1B.

Tal1 (scl) interrupting locus (SIL, Accession NM_(—)003035.1) is anotherGAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SIL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Tal1 (scl)interrupting locus (SIL, Accession NM_(—)003035.1), a gene which may berequired for axial development and left-right specification andtherefore may be associated with Prominent midline neural tube defects,abnormal left-right development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Prominent midline neural tubedefects, abnormal left-right development, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SIL.

The function of SIL has been established by previous studies. Aplan etal. (1997) demonstrated that transgenic mice in which inappropriatelyexpressed scl protein, driven by sil regulatory elements, developedaggressive T-cell malignancies in collaboration with a misexpressed LMO1(OMIM Ref. No. 186921) protein, thus recapitulating the situation seenin a subset of human T-cell ALL. Aplan et al. (1997) also demonstratedthat inappropriately expressed scl can interfere with the development ofother tissues derived from mesoderm. Finally, Aplan et al. (1997)demonstrated that an scl construct lacking the scl transactivationdomain collaborates with misexpressed LMO1, demonstrating that the scltransactivation domain is dispensable for oncogenesis, and supportingthe hypothesis that the scl gene product exerts its oncogenic actionthrough a dominant-negative mechanism.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of SIL.Izraeli et al. (1999) disrupted the Sil gene in mouse by homologousrecombination. Heterozygotes were normal but mutant homozygotes died inutero after embryonic day 10.5. Between embryonic days 7.5 and 8.5,striking developmental anomalies appeared in Sil -/- embryos. Inaddition to reduced size and limited developmental progress compared towildtype embryos, Sil mutants displayed prominent midline neural tubedefects. These included delay or failure of neural tube closure andholoprosencephaly (OMIM Ref. No. 236100). In addition, left-rightdevelopment was abnormal. In heterozygous and wildtype embryos, theembryonic heart tube always loops to the right, whereas in Sil mutantsthe direction of heart looping is randomized. Nodal (OMIM Ref. No.601265), lefty-2 (OMIM Ref. No. 603037) and Pitx2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601542)are normally expressed only in the left lateral- plate mesoderm beforeheart looping, with continued expression of Pitx2 on the left side ofthe looping heart tube. In contrast, Sil mutants showed bilaterallysymmetric expression of nodal and Pitx2 at all stages examined. Forlefty-2, most Sil -/- embryos also showed bilaterally symmetricexpression. However, a small number of mutants expressed lefty-2 only onthe right. Expression of both Patched (OMIM Ref. No. 601309) and Gli1(OMIM Ref. No. 165220) was greatly reduced in Sil -/- embryos. Shh (OMIMRef. No. 600725) and Hnf3b (OMIM Ref. No. 600288) were expressed in thenotochord of Sil mutants. However, the markedly reduced expression oftheir target genes indicated that Shh signaling in the midline may beblocked in Sil -/- embryos. Comparison with Shh mutant embryos, whichhave axial defects but normal cardiac looping, indicated that theconsequences of abnormal midline development for left-right patterningdepend on the time of onset, duration, and severity of disruption of thenormal asymmetric patterns of expression of nodal, lefty-2, and Pitx2.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for SIL isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Aplan, P. D.; Jones, C. A.; Chervinsky, D. S.; Zhao, X.; Ellsworth, M.;Wu, C.; McGuire, E. A.; Gross, K. W.: An scl gene product lacking thetransactivation domain induces bony abnormalities and cooperates withLMO1 to generate T-cell malignancies in transgenic mice. EMBO J.16:2408-2419, 1997; and

Izraeli, S.; Lowe, L. A.; Bertness, V. L.; Good, D. J.; Dorward, D. W.;Kirsch, I. R.; Kuehn, M. R.: The SIL gene is required for mouseembryonic axial development and left-right spec.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SIL are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 181590, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1(SLC15A1, Accession NM_(—)005073.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC15A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC15A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC15A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18389, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1 (SLC15A1, AccessionNM_(—)005073.1), a gene which is a H(+)-coupled peptide transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC15A1.

The function of SLC15A1 has been established by previous studies. Inmammalian small intestine, the proton-coupled peptide transporter isresponsible for the absorption of small peptides arising from digestionof dietary proteins. Fei et al. (1994) isolated a cDNA clone encoding ahydrogen ion/peptide cotransporter from a rabbit intestinal cDNAlibrary. Liang et al. (1995) screened a human intestinal cDNA librarywith a probe derived from the rabbit cotransporter cDNA and identified acDNA which, when expressed in HeLa cells or in Xenopus laevis oocytes,induced proton- dependent peptide transport activity. The predictedprotein consisted of 708 amino acids with 12 membrane-spanning domainsand 2 putative sites for protein kinase C-dependent phosphorylation. ThecDNA-induced transport process accepted dipeptides, tripeptides, andamino beta-lactam antibiotics as substrates, but could not transportfree amino acids. The human cotransporter showed 81% identity and 92%similarity to the rabbit cotransporter, but showed only a weak homologyto the proton-coupled peptide transport proteins present in bacteria andyeast. By analysis of somatic cell hybrids and by isotopic in situhybridization, Liang et al. (1995) mapped the human gene to 13q33-q34.Adibi (1997) reviewed the biology and function of the human intestinaloligopeptide transporter, which he symbolized PEPT1. Studies indicatedthat it transports dipeptides and tripeptides but not free amino acidsor peptides with more than 3 amino acid residues and that its drivingforce for uphill transport requires proton binding and presence of aninside-negative membrane potential. A membrane protein, HTP1, whichappeared to be associated with the oligopeptide transporter, had alsobeen cloned. Adibi (1997) pointed out the importance of the transporterin nutritional and pharmacologic therapies; for example, it has allowedthe use of oligopeptides as a source of nitrogen for enteral feeding andthe use of the oral route for delivery of peptidomimetic drugs such asbeta-lactam antibiotics.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Liang, R.; Fei, Y.-J.; Prasad, P. D.; Ramamoorthy, S.; Han, H.;Yang-Feng, T. L.; Hediger, M. A.; Ganapathy, V.; Leibach, F. H.: Humanintestinal H(+)/peptide cotransporter: cloning, functional expression,and chromosomal localization. J. Biol. Chem. 270:6456-6463, 1995; and

Adibi, S. A.: The oligopeptide transporter (Pept-1) in human intestine:biology and function. Gastroenterology 113:332-340, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC15A1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600544, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Synaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNM_(—)003825.2) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNAP23 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP23,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNAP23 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNM_(—)003825.2), a gene which is essential component of the highaffinity receptor for the general membrane fusion machinery.Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNAP23.

The function of SNAP23 has been established by previous studies.Synaptosomal-associated proteins (SNAPs) are involved in the process ofmembrane fusion in intracellular vesicle traffic. By fluorescence insitu hybridization, Lazo et al. (2001) mapped the SNAP23 gene tochromosome 15q21-q22. Lazo et al. (2001) suggested that alterations inthe SNAP23 gene may be involved in neurologic and other diseases withdefects in vesicle-membrane fusion processes that map to 15q15-q21.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lazo, P. A.; Nadal, M.; Ferrer, M.; Area, E.; Hernandez- torres, J.;Nabokina, S. M.; Mollinedo, F.; Estivill, X.: Genomic organization,chromosomal localization, alternative splicing, and isoforms of thehuman synaptosome-associated protein-23 gene implicated invesicle-membrane fusion processes. Hum. Genet. 108:211-215, 2001; and

Mollinedo, F.; Lazo, P. A.: Identification of two isoforms of thevesicle-membrane fusion protein SNAP-23 in human neutrophils and HL-60cells. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 231:808.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SNAP23 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602534, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. T-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia 1 (TAL1, AccessionNM_(—)003189.1) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TAL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TAL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TAL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4348, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of T-cell acutelymphocytic leukemia 1 (TAL1, Accession NM_(—)003189.1), a gene whichmay help control cell growth and differentiation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TAL1.

The function of TAL1 has been established by previous studies. Finger etal. (1989) analyzed a t(1;14)(p32;q11) chromosomal translocation in alymphohemopoietic stem cell line derived from a patient with acuteT-lymphoblastic leukemia (Kurtzberg et al., 1985). The chromosomaljoining of 14 to 1p occurred at the T-cell receptor delta diversity(D-delta-2) segment, and the reciprocal joining on chromosome 14occurred at the T- cell delta diversity segment D-delta-1. Involvementof delta diversity segments at the translocation junctions suggestedthat the translocation occurred during an attempt at delta-1/delta-2joining in a stem cell. Finger et al. (1989) found that the segment ofchromosome 1 at band p32, adjacent to the chromosomal breakpoint,encodes a transcriptional unit designated TCL5. Finger et al. (1989)also demonstrated a rearrangement of the TCL5 locus in a human melanomacell line carrying a deletion at 1p32. The occurrence of ‘biphenotypic’leukemias with lymphoid and myeloid characteristics and evidence of stemcell origin of myeloid, erythroid, megakaryocytic, and lymphoid lineagesin chronic myeloid leukemia suggested that leukemias may arise frompluripotent hematopoietic cells. Begley et al. (1989) studied a leukemicstem cell line that was capable of differentiating into either myeloidor lymphoid cells and that carried a translocation between chromosomes 1and 14, t(1;14)(p33;q11). By means of molecular cloning and sequencing,they showed that as a consequence of the translocation an unusual fusiontranscript was generated. The chromosome 1 region involved in thebreakpoint was the site of transcriptional activity apparently occurringonly in hematopoietic tissues. Begley et al. (1989) concluded that thetranslocation may identify a gene located on chromosome 1 which isimportant for hematopoietic development and oncogenesis. They suggestedthe designation SCL (stem cell leukemia hematopoietic transcriptionfactor).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Begley, C. G.; Aplan, P. D.; Davey, M. P.; Nakahara, K.; Tchorz, K.;Kurtzberg, J.; Hershfield, M. S.; Haynes, B. F.; Cohen, D. I.; Waldmann,T. A.; Kirsch, I. R.: Chromosomal translocation in a human leukemicstem-cell line disrupts the T-cell antigen receptor delta-chaindiversity region and results in a previously unreported fusiontranscript. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 86:2031-2035, 1989; and

Finger, L. R.; Kagan, J.; Christopher, G.; Kurtzberg, J.; Hershfield, M.S.; Nowell, P. C.; Croce, C. M.: Involvement of the TCL5 gene on humanchromosome 1 in T-cell leukemia and mel.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TAL1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 187040, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Thromboxane a2 receptor (TBXA2R, Accession NM_(—)001060.2) isanother GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBXA2R BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TBXA2R, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBXA2RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3670, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Thromboxane a2receptor (TBXA2R, Accession NM_(—)001060.2), a gene which activatesCa2+-activated chloride channels; stimulates platelet aggregation andsmooth muscle constriction and therefore may be associated with Bleedingdisorder. Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Bleeding disorder, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TBXA2R.

The function of TBXA2R has been established by previous studies.Thromboxane A2 (TXA2), an arachidonate metabolite, is a potentstimulator of platelet aggregation and a constrictor of vascular andrespiratory smooth muscles. It has been implicated as a mediator indiseases such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and bronchial asthma.Ushikubi et al. (1989) purified the cell surface receptor for TXA2,using a stable analog of TXA2. Using an oligonucleotide probecorresponding to its partial amino acid sequence, Hirata et al. (1991)obtained a cDNA encoding the receptor from human placenta and a partialcDNA clone from cultured human megakaryocytic leukemia cells. Theplacenta cDNA encoded a protein of 343 amino acids with 7 putativetransmembrane domains. The protein expressed in COS-7 cells bound drugswith affinities identical to those of the platelet receptor, and thatexpressed in Xenopus oocytes opened calcium-ion-activated chloridechannels on agonist stimulation. Northern blot analysis and nucleotidesequences of the 2 clones suggested that an identical form ofthromboxane A2 receptor is present in platelets and vascular tissues.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of TBXA2R.The actions of TXA2 are mediated by G protein-coupled thromboxane-prostanoid (TP) receptors. TP receptors have been implicated in thepathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. To investigate the physiologicfunctions of TP receptors, Thomas et al. (1998) generated TPreceptor-deficient mice by gene targeting. Tp -/- animals reproduced andsurvived in expected numbers, and their major organ systems were normal.Thromboxane agonist binding could not be detected in tissues from Tp -/-mice. Bleeding times were prolonged in these mice and their plateletsdid not aggregate after exposure to TXA2 agonists. Aggregation responsesafter collagen stimulation were also delayed, although ADP-stimulatedaggregation was normal. In summary, Tp - /-mice had a mild bleedingdisorder and altered vascular responses to TXA2 and arachidonic acid.Their studies suggested that most of the recognized functions of TXA2are mediated by the single known Tp gene locus.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for TBXA2R isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hirata, M.; Hayashi, Y.; Ushikubi, F.; Yokota, Y.; Kageyama, R.;Nakanishi, S.; Narumiy, S.: Cloning and expression of cDNA for a humanthromboxane A2 receptor. Nature 349:617-620, 1991; and

Thomas, D. W.; Mannon, R. B.; Mannon, P. J.; Latour, A.; Oliver, J. A.;Hoffman, M.; Smithies, O.; Koller, B. H.; Coffman, T. M.: Coagulationdefects and altered hemodynamic responses.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TBXA2R arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 188070, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NM_(—)020553.2)is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6BINDING SITE1 and TCL6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TCL6 BINDING SITE1 andTCL6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16523 and SEQ ID:8729respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NM_(—)020553.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

Teratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 (TDGF1, AccessionNM_(—)003212.1) is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TDGF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TDGF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TDGF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14244, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition ofTeratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 (TDGF1, AccessionNM_(—)003212.1), a gene which can play a role in the determination ofthe epiblastic cells that subsequently give rise to the mesoderm. andtherefore may be associated with Forebrain defects. Accordingly,utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofForebrain defects, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TDGF1.

The function of TDGF1 has been established by previous studies. Crypticprotein is required for proper laterality development in humans. TDGF1,like CFC1, is an EGF-CFC family member and an obligate coreceptorinvolved in NODAL signaling, a developmental program implicated inmidline, forebrain, and left-right axis development in model organisms.A mutation in the conserved CFC domain of the TDGF1 gene (187395.0001)was demonstrated by de la Cruz et al. (2002) in a patient with midlineanomalies of the forebrain. The mutant protein was inactive in azebrafish rescue assay, indicating a role for TDGF1 in human midline andforebrain development. From a teratocarcinoma cell line, Ciccodicola etal. (1989) isolated a human cDNA (referred to as CRIPTO by them)encoding a protein of 188 amino acids. The central portion of thisprotein shared structural similarities with the human transforminggrowth factor alpha (OMIM Ref. No. 190170) and epidermal growth factor(EGF; 131530). Northern blot analysis of a wide variety of tumor andnormal cell lines and tissues showed that CRIPTO transcripts aredetected only in undifferentiated cells and disappear after celldifferentiation induced by retinoic acid treatment.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

de la Cruz, J. M.; Bamford, R. N.; Burdine, R. D.; Roessler, E.;Barkovich, A. J.; Donnai, D.; Schier, A. F.; Muenke, M.: Aloss-of-function mutation in the CFC domain of TDGF1 is associated withhuman forebrain defects. Hum. Genet. 110: 422-428, 2002; and

Ciccodicola, A.; Dono, R.; Obici, S.; Simeone, A.; Zollo, M.; Persico,M. G.: Molecular characterization of a gene of the ‘EGF family’expressed in undifferentiated human NTERA2 terato.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TDGF1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 187395, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tumor necrosis factor, alpha-induced protein 2 (TNFAIP2,Accession NM_(—)006291.2) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFAIP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFAIP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFAIP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14761, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor, alpha-induced protein 2 (TNFAIP2, Accession NM_(—)006291.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TNFAIP2.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B,Accession NM_(—)147187.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TNFRSF10B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF10BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1494, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNM_(—)147187.1), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B has been established by previous studies. The8p21 region contains a number of putative tumor suppressor genes and isa frequent site of translocations in head and neck tumors. Pai et al.(1998) determined the genomic structure of KILLER/DR5 and performedsequence analysis of all 10 coding exons in 20 primary head and neckcancers with allelic loss of 8p. To screen for a subset of mutationslocalized to the functional cytoplasmic death domain, they sequencedthis region in an additional 40 primary head and neck cancers. Theyfound 2 alterations, including a 2-bp insertion at a minimal repeatsite, introducing a premature stop codon and resulting in a truncatedprotein. This KILLER/DR5 mutation was also present in the germline ofthe affected patient, and the tumor did not have a p53 mutation bysequence analysis. Transfection studies in head and neck squamous cellcarcinoma and colon and ovarian carcinoma cell lines revealed loss ofgrowth suppressive function associated with the tumor-derived KILLER/DR5truncation mutant. These observations provided the first evidence formutation of a TRAIL death receptor gene in a human cancer, leading toloss of its apoptotic function. The second alteration identified by Paiet al. (1998) was a single T- to - C point mutation at residue 1109 thatresulted in an amino acid change from val to ala. This mutation was notpresent in the germline; however, sequence analysis of p53 in this tumorrevealed a point mutation of T to C in codon 242, resulting in a changefrom arg to cys. In a case of a head and neck squamous cell carcinoma(OMIM Ref. No. 601400), Pai et al. (1998) found a 2-bp insertion in theTNFRSF10B gene at a minimal repeat site (ACAC) at residue 1065, whichintroduced a premature stop codon and resulted in a truncated protein.Sequence analysis of normal tissue from the patient showed that thetruncating mutation was also present in the germline, and that the tumordid not have a p53 mutation. A significant impairment in the ability ofthe truncation mutant to suppress colony formation was observed whenmutant cDNA was transfected into human colon and ovarian cancer celllines. In the wildtype transfected cells, there was no observed colonysurvival; however, there was more than 50% colony growth in cellstransfected with the tumor-derived mutant. Pai et al. (1998) suspectedthat the mutant retained partial function, because its overexpression ina background of cells containing the endogenous wildtype gene couldfurther reduce the percentage of colony survival.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pai, S. I.; Wu, G. S.; Ozoren, N.; Wu, L.; Jen, J.; Sidransky, D.;El-Deiry, W. S.: Rare loss-of-function mutation of a death receptor genein head and neck cancer. Cancer Res. 58:3513-3518, 1998; and

Screaton, G. R.; Mongkolsapay, J.; Xu, X.-N.; Cowper, A. E.; McMichael,A. J.; Bell, J. I.: TRICK2, a new alternatively spliced receptor thattransduces the cytotoxic signal from TRAIL.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TNFRSF10B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603612, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 11a,activator of nfkb (TNFRSF11A, Accession NM_(—)003839.2) is another GAM30target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF11A BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TNFRSF11A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF11ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4393, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 11a, activator of nfkb (TNFRSF11A,Accession NM_(—)003839.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF11A.

Torsin family 1, member b (torsin b) (TOR1B, Accession NM_(—)014506.1)is another GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TOR1BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TOR1B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTOR1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17084, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Torsin family 1,member b (torsin b) (TOR1B, Accession NM_(—)014506.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TOR1B.

TUCAN (Accession NM_(—)014959.1) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TUCAN BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TUCAN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUCAN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19251, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of TUCAN (AccessionNM_(—)014959.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM30 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TUCAN.

Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NM_133332.1) isanother GAM30 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of WHSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12757, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NM_(—)133332.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 has been established by previous studies. Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome (WHS; 194190) is a malformation syndrome associatedwith a hemizygous deletion of the distal short arm of chromosome 4 (OMIMRef. No. 4p16.3). The shortest region of overlap of the deletionsobserved in WHS patients, the WHS critical region, has been confined toa region of 165 kb (Wright et al., 1997). This region was sequencedcompletely during the search for the Huntington disease gene (Baxendaleet al., 1993). Stec et al. (1998) described a novel developmental gene,two-thirds of which maps in the distal part of the WHS critical region.They designated the gene WHSC1 (Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome candidate-1).The WHSC1 gene was identified initially through its high similarity tothe translation product of an expressed sequence tag, located in the165-kb WHCR, with the SET domain (see OMIM Ref. No. 600960) of theDrosophila protein ASH1 (OMIM Ref. No. 100790). The SET domain is foundin proteins that are involved in embryonic development. The 25-exonWHSC1 gene was found to be expressed ubiquitously in early developmentand to undergo complex alternative splicing and differentialpolyadenylation. It encodes a 136-kD protein containing 4 domainspresent in other developmental proteins: a PWWP domain, an HMG box, aSET domain also found in the Drosophila dysmorphy gene ash- encodedprotein, and a PHD-type zinc finger. It is expressed preferentially inrapidly growing embryonic tissues, in a pattern corresponding toaffected organs in WHS patients. The nature of the protein motifs, theexpression pattern, and its mapping to the critical region led Stec etal. (1998) to propose WHSC1 as a good candidate gene to be responsiblefor many of the phenotypic features of WHS. Stec et al. (1998) notedthat the t(4;14)(p16.3;q32.3) translocations described in a significantfraction of multiple myelomas (Richelda et al., 1997; Chesi et al.,1997) have breakpoints located less than 100 kb centromeric of the FGFR3gene (OMIM Ref. No. 134934) on 4p16.3. They found that at least 3 of thebreakpoints merged the immunoglobulin heavy-chain gene (IGHG1; 147100)on chromosome 14 with the WHSC1 gene. This fusion of genes and theiruntimely expression in the myeloid lineage driven from the 5-prime IgHenhancer may indicate that WHSC1-encoded proteins are involved in theclinical heterogeneity of multiple myeloma.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chesi, M.; Nardini, E.; Brents, L. A.; Schrock, E.; Ried, T.; Kuehl, W.M.; Bergsagel, P. L.: Frequent translocation t(4;14)(p16.3;q32.3) inmultiple myeloma is associated with increased expression and activatingmutations of fibroblast growth factor receptor 3. Nature Genet.16:260-264, 1997 and

Richelda, R.; Ronchetti, D.; Baldini, L.; Cro, L.; Viggiano, L.;Marzella, R.; Rocchi, M.; Otsuki, T.; Lombardi, L.; Maiolo, A. T.; Neri,A.: A novel chromosomal translocation t(4;14)(p16.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of WHSC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602952, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. V-yes-1 yamaguchi sarcoma viral oncogene homolog 1 (YES1,Accession NM_(—)005433.2) is another GAM30 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. YES1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by YES1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of YES1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3761, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM30 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:346.

Another function of GAM30 is therefore inhibition of V-yes-1 yamaguchisarcoma viral oncogene homolog 1 (YES1, Accession NM_(—)005433.2), agene which is a putative protein-tyrosine kinase. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM30 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with YES1.

The function of YES1 has been established by previous studies. The YESoncogene is homologous to the gene of the Yamaguchi sarcoma virus. Theproduct of the gene is associated with tyrosine-specific protein kinaseactivity and its amino acid sequence shows a high degree of homologywith that of the SRC gene product of Rous sarcoma virus. Semba et al.(1985) found in DNA from human embryo fibroblasts 10 EcoRI fragmentsthat hybridized with the Yamaguchi sarcoma virus oncogene. Four of these(designated YES1) were assigned to chromosome 18 and 1 (designated YES2)was assigned to chromosome 6 by a study of human-mouse cell hybrids.(YES2 was later found (Semba et al., 1988) to be a pseudogene of YES1and to be located at 22q11.2. Semba et al. (1988) stated: ‘The failureof proper mapping in our earlier experiment might have been caused byinstability of hybrid cell clones.’) The other 5 fragments could not bemapped either because hybridization signals were too weak ordifferentiation from mouse YES fragments was impossible. There wasevidence for multiple copies of YES- related genes in the human genome,but only a single RNA species, 4.8 kb long, was found. At least 3 of thehuman YES gene copies had both introns and exons and 1 gene copyappeared to be a pseudogene. By isotopic in situ hybridization, Yoshidaet al. (1985) mapped the YES1 gene to 18q21.3. These workers suggestedthat the localization is consistent with a role in the pathogenesis offollicular lymphoma, which is frequently associated with a 14;18translocation with the breakpoint at 18q21 (Fukuhara et al., 1979); see151430. Ohno et al. (1987) found that although it is in the samechromosome region as BCL2 (OMIM Ref. No. 151430), the YES gene is intactin cases of follicular lymphoma. Using yeast artificial chromosomes(YACs) containing the YES1 gene as probes and fluorescence in situhybridization, Silverman et al. (1993) detected a strong signal in theregion corresponding to 18p11.3. These YACs were found to containanother 18p11.32 gene, thymidylate synthase (OMIM Ref. No. 188350); thegenes were less than 50 kb apart. Overhauser et al. (1993) identified asequence tagged site (STS) in the YES1 gene and used it in studies ofsomatic cell hybrids with deletion of various segments of chromosome 18to map the gene to 18pter-p11.21.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Semba, K.; Yamanashi, Y.; Nishizawa, M.; Sukegawa, J.; Yoshida, M.;Sasaki, M.; Yamamoto, T.; Toyoshima, K.: Location of the c-yes gene onthe human chromosome and its expression in various tissues. Science227:1038-1040, 1985; and

Overhauser, J.; Mewar, R.; Rojas, K.; Lia, K.; Kline, A. D.; Silverman,G. A.: STS map of genes and anonymous DNA fragments on human chromosome18 using a panel of somatic cell hybrids.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of YES1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164880, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 31 (GAM31), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM31 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM31 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM31 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM31 gene encodes a GAM31 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM31 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:118, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:118is located at position 57935221 relative to chromosome 12.

GAM31 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM31 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM31 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM31 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM31 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:118, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM31folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM31 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA is designated SEQID:250, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM31 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM31 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM31target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM31 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM31 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM31 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM31 target RNA into GAM31 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM31 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM31 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM31 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM31 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM31 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM31 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM31 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM31 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

(Accession NP_(—)444285.1) is a GAM31 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BINDING SITE, designatedSEQ ID:12532, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

A function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of (AccessionNP_(—)444285.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith .

Acidic repeat containing (ACRC, Accession NP_(—)443189.1) is anotherGAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACRC BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ACRC, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACRC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8811, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Acidic repeatcontaining (ACRC, Accession NP_(—)443189.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM31 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ACRC.

Reserved (ASRGL1, Accession NP_(—)079356.2) is another GAM31 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ASRGL1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byASRGL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASRGL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Reserved (ASRGL1,Accession NP_(—)079356.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ASRGL1.

Ataxia telangiectasia mutated (includes complementation groups a, c andd) (ATM, Accession NP_(—)612150.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byATM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12329, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Ataxiatelangiectasia mutated (includes complementation groups a, c and d)(ATM, Accession NP_(—)612150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATM.

BA526D8.4 (Accession XP_(—)046861.2) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BA526D8.4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBA526D8.4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BA526D8.4 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10428, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of BA526D8.4(Accession XP_(—)046861.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with BA526D8.4.

B-cell cll/lymphoma 7b (BCL7B, Accession NP_(—)001698.2) is anotherGAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCL7B BINDING SITE1and BCL7B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BCL7B, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BCL7B BINDING SITE1 and BCL7B BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:12161 and SEQ ID:18017 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of B-cell cll/lymphoma7b (BCL7B, Accession NP_(—)001698.2), a gene which is of yet unknownfanction and therefore may be associated with Williams-beuren syndrome.Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Williams-beuren syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with BCL7B.

The function of BCL7B has been established by previous studies. Meng etal. (1998) constructed a physical map encompassing the 1.5-Mb region ofchromosome 7q11.23 that is commonly deleted in Williams-Beuren syndrome(WBS; 194050). They identified 3 genes within this region, includingBCL7B, which contains 6 exons. By EST database searching, screening of aliver cDNA library, and sequencing, they cloned a BCL7B cDNA encoding adeduced 202-amino acid protein that shows high homology to the BCL7Agene (OMIM Ref. No. 601406), which was cloned from a complex chromosomaltranslocation in Burkitt lymphoma cell lines. BCL7B is highly conservedfrom C. elegans to human, suggesting that it has been conserved throughevolution.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Jadayel, D. M.; Osborne, L. R.; Coignet, L. J. A.; Zani, V. J.; Tsui,L.-C.; Scherer, S. W.; Dyer, M. J. S.: The BCL7 gene family: deletion ofBCL7B in Williams syndrome. Gene 224:35-44, 1998; and

Meng, X.; Lu, X.; Li, Z.; Green, E. D.; Massa, H.; Trask, B. J.; Morris,C. A.; Keating, M. T.: Complete physical map of the common deletionregion in Williams syndrome and identificat.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BCL7B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605846, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chromosome 1 open reading frame 22 (C1orf22, AccessionNP_(—)079467.2) is another GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C1orf22 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1orf22, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C1orf22 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17483,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 22 (C1orf22, Accession NP_(—)079467.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf22.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 108 (C21orf108, AccessionXP_(—)114191.2) is another GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C21orf108 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C21orf108, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C21orf108 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1584,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21 openreading frame 108 (C21orf108, Accession XP_(—)114191.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf108.

Chromosome 6 open reading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1)is another GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf33BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C6orf33, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C6orf33 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8970, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 6 openreading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C6orf33.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 15 (CCL15, Accession NP_(—)116740.1) isanother GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL15 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCL15, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CCL15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13409, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 15 (CCL15, Accession NP_(—)116740.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL15.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 15 (CCL15, Accession NP_(—)004158.1) isanother GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL15 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCL15, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CCL15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13409, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 15 (CCL15, Accession NP_(—)004158.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL15.

Cd5 antigen-like (scavenger receptor cysteine rich family) (CD5L,Accession NP_(—)005885.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CD5L BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CD5L, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CD5L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1774, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Cd5 antigen-like(scavenger receptor cysteine rich family) (CD5L, AccessionNP_(—)005885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CD5L.

Chloride intracellular channel 6 (CLIC6, Accession NP_(—)444507.1) isanother GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLIC6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CLIC6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLIC6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15773, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Chlorideintracellular channel 6 (CLIC6, Accession NP_(—)444507.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CLIC6.

Cyclic nucleotide gated channel alpha 3 (CNGA3, AccessionNP_(—)001289.1) is another GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CNGA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CNGA3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CNGA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5811, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Cyclic nucleotidegated channel alpha 3 (CNGA3, Accession NP_(—)001289.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CNGA3.

Chemokine (c-x-c motif) ligand 5 (CXCL5, Accession NP_(—)002985.1) isanother GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CXCL5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CXCL5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CXCL5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1275, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 5 (CXCL5, Accession NP_(—)002985.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CXCL5.

DKFZP572C163 (Accession NP_(—)149350.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP572C163 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP572C163, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP572C163 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17529, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP572C163(Accession NP_(—)149350.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP572C163.

Egf-like-domain, multiple 5 (EGFL5, Accession XP_(—)098838.1) is anotherGAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EGFL5 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EGFL5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EGFL5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14518, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like-domain,multiple 5 (EGFL5, Accession XP_(—)098838.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM31 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EGFL5.

FLJ10292 (Accession NP_(—)060518.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10292 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10292,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10292 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2300, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10292 (AccessionNP_(—)060518.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10292.

FLJ10785 (Accession XP_(—)291008.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10785 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10785,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10785 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8309, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10785 (AccessionXP_(—)291008.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10785.

FLJ14437 (Accession NP_(—)115967.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14437 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14437,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14437 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15994, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14437 (AccessionNP_(—)115967.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14437.

FLJ25955 (Accession XP_(—)092154.2) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ25955 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25955,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25955 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:586, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25955 (AccessionXP_(—)092154.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ25955.

FLJ38723 (Accession NP_(—)776166.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ38723 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38723,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38723 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19912, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38723 (AccessionNP_(—)776166.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ38723.

FLJ38819 (Accession NP_(—)665872.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ38819 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38819,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38819 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12225, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38819 (AccessionNP_(—)665872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ38819.

Fucosyltransferase 9 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT9, AccessionNP_(—)006572.1) is another GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FUT9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FUT9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FUT9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6340, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Fucosyltransferase9 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT9, Accession NP_(—)006572.1), agene which catalyzes alpha-1,3 glycosidic linkages. Accordingly,utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FUT9.

The function of FUT9 has been established by previous studies. FUT9 isone of several alpha-3-fucosyltransferases that can catalyze the laststep in the biosynthesis of Lewis antigen, the addition of a fucose toprecursor polysaccharides. FUT9 synthesizes the LeX oligosaccharide,which is expressed in organ buds progressing in mesenchyma during humanembryogenesis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cailleau-Thomas, A.; Coullin, P.; Candelier, J.-J.; Balanzino, L.;Mennesson, B.; Oriol, R.; Mollicone, R.: FUT4 and FUT9 genes areexpressed early in human embryogenesis. Glycobiology 10:789-802, 2000;and

Kaneko, M.; Kudo, T.; Iwasaki, H.; Ikehara, Y.; Nishihara, S.; Nakagawa,S.; Sasaki, K.; Shiina, T.; Inoko, H.; Saitou, N.; Narimatsu, H.:Alpha-1,3- fucoslytransferase (sic) IX (Fuc-T.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FUT9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606865, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KBRAS2 (Accession NP_(—)060065.2) is another GAM31 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KBRAS2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKBRAS2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KBRAS2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:703, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of KBRAS2 (AccessionNP_(—)060065.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KBRAS2.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 10 (KCNJ10,Accession NP_(—)002232.2) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ10 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNJ10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10380, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 10 (KCNJ10, AccessionNP_(—)002232.2), a gene which may be responsible for potassium bufferingaction of glial cells in the brain. Accordingly, utilities of GAM31include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KCNJ10.

The function of KCNJ10 has been established by previous studies.Potassium channels have been found in virtually all cells, and a largenumber of K(+) channel cDNAs have been cloned. They are generallyclassified into voltage-dependent (Kv) type (e.g., 176258 and 176264)and inwardly rectifying (Kir) type (e.g., 602106 and 600937). The formerpossesses 6 putative transmembrane regions, while the latter has 2putative transmembrane regions. Doupnik et al. (1995) reported that Kirchannels exhibit various physiologic functions, such as the maintenanceof the resting membrane potential, the generation of prolonged actionpotentials, the modulation of cell excitability, and the transport ofpotassium ions. Takumi et al. (1995) reported that the K(AB)-2/Kir4.1inwardly rectifying K(+) channel of rat has an ATP-binding domain ofWalker-type A motif in the C-terminal intracellular region and isexpressed in brain and kidney. In situ hybridization demonstrated thatit is expressed predominantly in glial cells of rat membrane but also inthe retinal Muller glial cells and marginal cells of the inner ear. Byinterspecific backcross analysis, Tada et al. (1997) demonstrated thatthe mouse gene encoding the glial inwardly rectifying potassium channel,symbolized Kcnj10 by them, maps to distal chromosome 1. Because ofhomology of this region of the mouse genome to human 1q, Tada et al.(1997) suggested that the putative human homolog, KCNJ10, maps to 1q

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Doupnik, C. A.; Davidson, N.; Lester, H. A.: The inward rectifierpotassium channel family. Curr. Opin. Neurobiol. 5:268-277, 1995; and

Tada, Y.; Horio, Y.; Takumi, T.; Terayama, M.; Tsuji, L.; Copeland, N.G.; Jenkins, N. A.; Kurachi, Y.: Assignment of the glial inwardlyrectifying potassium channel K(AB)- 2/Kir4.1 (Kcn.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNJ10 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602208, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA0010 (Accession NP_(—)055486.1) is another GAM31 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0010 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIAA0010, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0010 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2192, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0010 (AccessionNP_(—)055486.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0010.

KIAA0152 (Accession NP_(—)055545.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0152 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0152,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0152 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10689, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0152 (AccessionNP_(—)055545.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0152.

KIAA0459 (Accession XP_(—)027862.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0459 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0459,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0459 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5812, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0459 (AccessionXP_(—)027862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0459.

KIAA1559 (Accession XP_(—)054472.2) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1559 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1559,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1559 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1559 (AccessionXP_(—)054472.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1559.

KIDINS220 (Accession XP_(—)291015.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIDINS220 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIDINS220, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIDINS220 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13145, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of KIDINS220(Accession XP_(—)291015.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIDINS220.

LARP (Accession NP_(—)056130.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LARP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LARP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LARP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7293, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LARP (AccessionNP_(—)056130.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LARP.

Leucine zipper-ef-hand containing transmembrane protein 1 (LETM1,Accession NP_(—)036450.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LETM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LETM1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LETM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15302, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Leucinezipper-ef-hand containing transmembrane protein 1 (LETM1, AccessionNP_(—)036450.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LETM1.

LOC138961 (Accession XP_(—)071218.2) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC138961 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC138961, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC138961 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11374, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC138961(Accession XP_(—)071218.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC138961.

LOC144438 (Accession XP_(—)084860.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144438 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144438, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144438 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10309, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC144438(Accession XP_(—)084860.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144438.

LOC145098 (Accession XP_(—)085022.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145098 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145098, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145098 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC145098(Accession XP_(—)085022.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145098.

LOC145663 (Accession XP_(—)096829.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15718, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC145663(Accession XP_(—)096829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145663.

LOC145678 (Accession XP_(—)096832.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145678 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145678, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145678 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC145678(Accession XP_(—)096832.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145678.

LOC146958 (Accession XP_(—)097142.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146958 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146958, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146958 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5431, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC146958(Accession XP_(—)097142.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146958.

LOC151878 (Accession XP_(—)087329.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151878 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151878, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151878 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC151878(Accession XP_(—)087329.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151878.

LOC157693 (Accession XP_(—)088366.2) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157693 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157693, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157693 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC157693(Accession XP_(—)088366.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157693.

LOC219918 (Accession XP_(—)166197.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219918 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219918, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219918 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7818, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC219918(Accession XP_(—)166197.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219918.

LOC221981 (Accession XP_(—)168344.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221981 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221981, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221981 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC221981(Accession XP_(—)168344.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221981.

LOC282958 (Accession XP_(—)212615.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282958 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282958, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282958 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC282958(Accession XP_(—)212615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282958.

LOC282989 (Accession XP_(—)208472.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282989 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282989, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282989 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC282989(Accession XP_(—)208472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282989.

LOC283170 (Accession XP_(—)208535.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283170 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283170, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283170 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7739, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC283170(Accession XP_(—)208535.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283170.

LOC283263 (Accession XP_(—)208593.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283263 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283263, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283263 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19000, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC283263(Accession XP_(—)208593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283263.

LOC283309 (Accession XP_(—)208611.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283309 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283309, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283309 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC283309(Accession XP_(—)208611.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283309.

LOC283495 (Accession XP_(—)208697.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283495 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283495, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283495 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC283495(Accession XP_(—)208697.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283495.

LOC283538 (Accession XP_(—)211082.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283538 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283538, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283538 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19620, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC283538(Accession XP_(—)211082.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283538.

LOC283550 (Accession XP_(—)208740.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283550 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283550, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283550 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC283550(Accession XP_(—)208740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283550.

LOC283640 (Accession XP_(—)208767.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283640 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283640, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283640 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC283640(Accession XP_(—)208767.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283640.

LOC283914 (Accession XP_(—)211257.2) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283914 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283914, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283914 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20102, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC283914(Accession XP_(—)211257.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283914.

LOC284019 (Accession XP_(—)211302.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284019 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284019, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284019 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC284019(Accession XP_(—)211302.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284019.

LOC284324 (Accession XP_(—)209151.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284324 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284324, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284324 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC284324(Accession XP_(—)209151.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284324.

LOC284397 (Accession XP_(—)209180.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284397 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284397, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284397 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC284397(Accession XP_(—)209180.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284397.

LOC284453 (Accession XP_(—)209215.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284453 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284453, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284453 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC284453(Accession XP_(—)209215.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284453.

LOC284455 (Accession XP_(—)209218.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284455 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284455, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284455 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2443, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC284455(Accession XP_(—)209218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284455.

LOC284570 (Accession XP_(—)211521.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284570 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284570, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284570 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17707, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC284570(Accession XP_(—)211521.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284570.

LOC284673 (Accession XP_(—)211591.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284673 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284673, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284673 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16822, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC284673(Accession XP_(—)211591.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284673.

LOC284707 (Accession XP_(—)211598.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284707 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284707, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284707 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3831, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC284707(Accession XP_(—)211598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284707.

LOC285333 (Accession XP_(—)209571.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285333 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285333, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285333 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC285333(Accession XP_(—)209571.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285333.

LOC285504 (Accession XP_(—)209642.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285504 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285504, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285504 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC285504(Accession XP_(—)209642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285504.

LOC285709 (Accession XP_(—)209730.2) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6281, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC285709(Accession XP_(—)209730.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285709.

LOC285717 (Accession XP_(—)211991.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285717 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285717, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285717 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC285717(Accession XP_(—)211991.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285717.

LOC285797 (Accession XP_(—)212026.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285797 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285797, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285797 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13675, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC285797(Accession XP_(—)212026.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285797.

LOC285838 (Accession XP_(—)209771.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285838 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285838, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285838 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC285838(Accession XP_(—)209771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285838.

LOC285982 (Accession XP_(—)209861.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285982 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285982, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285982 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9426, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC285982(Accession XP_(—)209861.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285982.

LOC286007 (Accession XP_(—)212133.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286007 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286007, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286007 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9960, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC286007(Accession XP_(—)212133.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286007.

LOC286182 (Accession XP_(—)209929.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286182 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286182, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286182 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC286182(Accession XP_(—)209929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286182.

LOC286383 (Accession XP_(—)210030.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286383 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286383, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286383 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC286383(Accession XP_(—)210030.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286383.

LOC338739 (Accession XP_(—)294690.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338739 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338739, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338739 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15655, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC338739(Accession XP_(—)294690.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338739.

LOC339187 (Accession XP_(—)294842.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339187 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339187, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339187 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12276, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC339187(Accession XP_(—)294842.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339187.

LOC339807 (Accession XP_(—)295070.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339807 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339807, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339807 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13170, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC339807(Accession XP_(—)295070.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339807.

LOC340112 (Accession XP_(—)291146.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340112 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340112, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340112 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2443, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC340112(Accession XP_(—)291146.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340112.

LOC340156 (Accession XP_(—)291158.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340156 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340156, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340156 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14005, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC340156(Accession XP_(—)291158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340156.

LOC348241 (Accession XP_(—)300667.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11369, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC348241(Accession XP_(—)300667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348241.

LOC348526 (Accession XP_(—)300775.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348526 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348526, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348526 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16926, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC348526(Accession XP_(—)300775.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348526.

LOC348768 (Accession XP_(—)302883.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348768 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348768, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348768 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9248, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC348768(Accession XP_(—)302883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348768.

LOC349257 (Accession XP_(—)300996.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349257 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349257, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349257 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC349257(Accession XP_(—)300996.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349257.

LOC349258 (Accession XP_(—)300995.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349258 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349258, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349258 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC349258(Accession XP_(—)300995.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349258.

LOC349265 (Accession XP_(—)301000.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349265 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349265, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349265 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC349265(Accession XP_(—)301000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349265.

LOC349266 (Accession XP_(—)300999.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349266 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349266, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349266 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC349266(Accession XP_(—)300999.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349266.

LOC350905 (Accession XP_(—)301844.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350905 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350905, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350905 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:607, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC350905(Accession XP_(—)301844.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350905.

LOC352739 (Accession XP_(—)305938.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC352739 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC352739, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC352739 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8832, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC352739(Accession XP_(—)305938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC352739.

LOC51619 (Accession NP_(—)057067.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC51619 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51619,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51619 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20004, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC51619 (AccessionNP_(—)057067.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51619.

LOC90670 (Accession XP_(—)033352.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90670 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90670,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90670 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9139, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC90670 (AccessionXP_(—)033352.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90670.

LOC91526 (Accession NP_(—)710181.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91526 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91526,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91526 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16059, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC91526 (AccessionNP_(—)710181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91526.

LOC96597 (Accession XP_(—)039922.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC96597 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC96597,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC96597 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19996, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LOC96597 (AccessionXP_(—)039922.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC96597.

Lipin 2 (LPIN2, Accession NP_(—)055461.1) is another GAM31 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LPIN2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LPIN2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LPIN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8573, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Lipin 2 (LPIN2,Accession NP_(—)055461.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LPIN2.

LRRN4 (Accession NP_(—)002310.2) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LRRN4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LRRN4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LRRN4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8168, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of LRRN4 (AccessionNP_(—)002310.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LRRN4.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 2 (MAP3K2, AccessionNP_(—)006600.2) is another GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP3K2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAP3K2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAP3K2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17136, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase 2 (MAP3K2, Accession NP_(—)006600.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP3K2.

MCLC (Accession NP_(—)055942.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCLC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MCLC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MCLC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17231, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of MCLC (AccessionNP_(—)055942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MCLC.

Mads box transcription enhancer factor 2, polypeptide b (myocyteenhancer factor 2b) (MEF2B, Accession NP_(—)005910.1) is another GAM31target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEF2B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MEF2B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEF2B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16083, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Mads boxtranscription enhancer factor 2, polypeptide b (myocyte enhancer factor2b) (MEF2B, Accession NP_(—)005910.1), a gene which binds a consensussequence that regulates transcription. Accordingly, utilities of GAM31include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MEF2B.

The function of MEF2B has been established by previous studies. SeeMEF2A (OMIM Ref. No. 600660). The process of differentiation frommesodermal precursor cells to myoblasts has led to the discovery of avariety of tissue-specific factors that regulate muscle gene expression(e.g., 159970). Pollock and Treisman (1991) cloned a cDNA for MEF2Bwhich they designated as a member of the RSRF (related to serum responsefactor) family. They described its DNA binding properties and discussedits potential role as a regulator of muscle-specific genes. Yu et al.(1992) also obtained MEF2B cDNAs by screening an expression library ofprimary human skeletal myocytes from vastus lateralis with a DNA probecontaining the MEF2 binding sequence. The predicted MEF2B proteinincludes the conserved MADS and MEF2 domains but otherwise is distinctfrom MEF2A. Hobson et al. (1995) mapped the MEF2B gene using somaticcell hybrid panel DNAs including deletion or derivative chromosome celllines and regionalized it to 19p12 by identifying cosmids in achromosome 19 contig, members of which had previously been mapped tothis band and close to the beginning of 19p13.1. T cell receptor(TCR)-induced apoptosis of thymocytes is mediated by calcium- dependentexpression of the steroid receptors Nur77 (see OMIM Ref. No. 139139) andNor1 (see OMIM Ref. No. 600542). MEF2 had been implicated as acalcium-dependent transcription factor for Nur77 expression. Youn et al.(1999) demonstrated that Cabin1 (OMIM Ref. No. 604251), a calcineurin(see OMIM Ref. No. 114105) inhibitor, regulated MEF2. MEF2 was normallysequestered by Cabin1 in a transcriptionally inactive state. TCRengagement led to an increase in intracellular calcium concentration andthe dissociation of MEF2 from Cabin1, as a result of competitive bindingof activated calmodulin (OMIM Ref. No. 114180) to Cabin1. The interplaybetween Cabin1, MEF2, and calmodulin defines a distinct signalingpathway from the TCR to the Nur77 promoter during T cell apoptosis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pollock, R.; Treisman, R.: Human SRF-related proteins: DNA-bindingproperties and potential regulatory targets. Genes Dev. 5:2327-2341,1991; and

Youn, H.-D.; Sun, L.; Prywes, R.; Liu, J. O.: Apoptosis of T cellsmediated by Ca(2+)-induced release of the transcription factor MEF2.Science 286: 790-793, 1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MEF2B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600661, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MEGF11 (Accession NP_(—)115821.1) is another GAM31 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEGF11 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMEGF11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEGF11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10033, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of MEGF11 (AccessionNP_(—)115821.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MEGF11.

MGC24665 (Accession NP_(—)689521.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC24665 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC24665,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC24665 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:755, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of MGC24665 (AccessionNP_(—)689521.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC24665.

MGC2941 (Accession NP_(—)077273.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2941 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2941,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2941 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of MGC2941 (AccessionNP_(—)077273.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2941.

MGC33926 (Accession NP_(—)689603.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC33926 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33926,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33926 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18620, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of MGC33926 (AccessionNP_(—)689603.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC33926.

MGC35468 (Accession NP_(—)694976.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC35468 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35468,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35468 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19738, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of MGC35468 (AccessionNP_(—)694976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC35468.

MGC4504 (Accession NP_(—)077016.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4504 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4504,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4504 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8302, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of MGC4504 (AccessionNP_(—)077016.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4504.

MIDORI (Accession NP_(—)065829.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MIDORI BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MIDORI,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIDORI BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1428, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of MIDORI (AccessionNP_(—)065829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MIDORI.

Paired basic amino acid cleaving system 4 (PACE4, AccessionNP_(—)612196.1) is another GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PACE4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PACE4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PACE4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3372, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Paired basic aminoacid cleaving system 4 (PACE4, Accession NP_(—)612196.1), a gene whichprocesses hormone precursors by cleaving paired basic amino acids.Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PACE4.

The function of PACE4 has been established by previous studies. UsingPCR methods, Kiefer et al. (1991) identified a second humansubtilisin-like protease gene on chromosome 15. PCR primers weredesigned to be specific for the subfamily of eukaryotic subtilisin-likeproteases with specificity for paired basic amino acid residueprocessing motifs. The gene encoding this protease, designated PACE4,also encoded a smaller subtilisin-related polypeptide derived byalternative mRNA splicing. As with the product of the PACE gene (OMIMRef. No. 136950), the tissue distribution of PACE4 was widespread, withcomparatively higher levels in the liver. By in situ hybridization usingisolated cosmid clones, Kiefer et al. (1991) mapped the PACE4 gene tochromosome 15 in close proximity to the PACE gene at 15q25-q26. Doublelabeling in situ hybridization suggested that the 2 genes are within 5megabases of each other. Mbikay et al. (1995) mapped the gene for PACE4(Pcsk6) to mouse chromosome 7 by RFLP analysis of a DNA panel from aninterspecific backcross. It was located at a distance of 13 cM from thePcsk3 locus, which specifies furin (OMIM Ref. No. 136950), anothermember of this family of enzymes previously mapped to mouse chromosome7. This is in concordance with the known close proximity of these 2 lociin the homologous region on human 15q25-qter. Pcsk3 and Pcsk6 map to aregion of mouse chromosome 7 that has been associated cytogeneticallywith postnatal lethality in maternal disomy, suggesting that these genesmay be imprinted.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kiefer, M. C.; Tucker, J. E.; Joh, R.; Landsberg, K. E.; Saltman, D.;Barr, P. J.: Identification of a second human subtilisin-like proteasegene in the fes/fps region of chromosome 15. DNA Cell Biol. 10:757-769,1991; and

Mbikay, M.; Seidah, N. G.; Chretien, M.; Simpson, E. M.: Chromosomalassignment of the genes for proprotein convertases PC4, PC5, and PACE 4in mouse and human. Genomics 26:123-129, 19.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PACE4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 167405, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Paired basic amino acid cleaving system 4 (PACE4, AccessionNP_(—)612197.1) is another GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PACE4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PACE4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PACE4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3372, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Paired basic aminoacid cleaving system 4 (PACE4, Accession NP_(—)612197.1), a gene whichprocesses hormone precursors by cleaving paired basic amino acids.Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PACE4.

The function of PACE4 has been established by previous studies. UsingPCR methods, Kiefer et al. (1991) identified a second humansubtilisin-like protease gene on chromosome 15. PCR primers weredesigned to be specific for the subfamily of eukaryotic subtilisin-likeproteases with specificity for paired basic amino acid residueprocessing motifs. The gene encoding this protease, designated PACE4,also encoded a smaller subtilisin-related polypeptide derived byalternative mRNA splicing. As with the product of the PACE gene (OMIMRef. No. 136950), the tissue distribution of PACE4 was widespread, withcomparatively higher levels in the liver. By in situ hybridization usingisolated cosmid clones, Kiefer et al. (1991) mapped the PACE4 gene tochromosome 15 in close proximity to the PACE gene at 15q25-q26. Doublelabeling in situ hybridization suggested that the 2 genes are within 5megabases of each other. Mbikay et al. (1995) mapped the gene for PACE4(Pcsk6) to mouse chromosome 7 by RFLP analysis of a DNA panel from aninterspecific backcross. It was located at a distance of 13 cM from thePcsk3 locus, which specifies furin (OMIM Ref. No. 136950), anothermember of this family of enzymes previously mapped to mouse chromosome7. This is in concordance with the known close proximity of these 2 lociin the homologous region on human 15q25-qter. Pcsk3 and Pcsk6 map to aregion of mouse chromosome 7 that has been associated cytogeneticallywith postnatal lethality in maternal disomy, suggesting that these genesmay be imprinted.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kiefer, M. C.; Tucker, J. E.; Joh, R.; Landsberg, K. E.; Saltman, D.;Barr, P. J.: Identification of a second human subtilisin-like proteasegene in the fes/fps region of chromosome 15. DNA Cell Biol. 10:757-769,1991; and

Mbikay, M.; Seidah, N. G.; Chretien, M.; Simpson, E. M.: Chromosomalassignment of the genes for proprotein convertases PC4, PC5, and PACE 4in mouse and human. Genomics 26:123-129, 19.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PACE4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 167405, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Phosphodiesterase 4b, camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e4dunce homolog, drosophila) (PDE4B, Accession NP_(—)002591.1) is anotherGAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE4B BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PDE4B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE4BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17193, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase4b, camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e4 dunce homolog, drosophila)(PDE4B, Accession NP_(—)002591.1), a gene which may be involved inmediating central nervous system effects of therapeutic agents rangingfrom antidepressants to antiasthmatic and anti-inflammatory agents.Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PDE4B.

The function of PDE4B has been established by previous studies. Hustonet al. (1997) cloned a novel human (plus its cognate rat) PDE4B splicevariant and compared its activities to the 2 other splice variants fromthis locus. Alternative splicing of mRNA generated from both the humanand rat PDE4B genes produced long and short splice variants that hadunique N-terminal regions. It was suggested that these alternativelyspliced regions determined changes in the maximal catalytic activity ofthe isoforms, their susceptibility to inhibition by rolipram, and modeof interaction with particulate fractions. Milatovich et al. (1994)mapped the PDE4B gene to human 1p31 by a combination of Southernanalysis of somatic cell hybrid lines and fluorescence in situhybridization (FISH); they assigned the mouse homolog to chromosome 4 bySouthern analysis of recombinant inbred (RI) mouse strains. Through theuse of somatic cell hybrids segregating either human or rat chromosomes,Szpirer et al. (1995) mapped the PDE4B gene to human chromosome 1 andrat chromosome 5.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Huston, E.; Lumb, S.; Russell, A.; Catterall, C.; Ross, A. H.; Steele,M. R.; Bolger, G. B.; Perry, M. J.; Owens, R. J.; Houslay, M. D.:Molecular cloning and transient expression in COS7 cells of a novelhuman PDE4B cAMP-specific phosphodiesterase, HSPDE4B3. Biochem. J.328:549-558, 1997; and

Milatovich, A.; Bolger, G.; Michaeli, T.; Francke, U.: Chromosomelocalizations of genes for five cAMP-specific phosphodiesterases in manand mouse. Somat. Cell Molec. Genet. 20:75-86.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PDE4B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600127, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Paternally expressed 10 (PEG10, Accession NP_(—)055883.1) isanother GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PEG10 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PEG10, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PEG10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1451, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Paternallyexpressed 10 (PEG10, Accession NP_(—)055883.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PEG10.

Phospholipase c, gamma 1 (formerly subtype 148) (PLCG1, AccessionNP_(—)002651.1) is another GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PLCG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PLCG1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PLCG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:760, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Phospholipase c,gamma 1 (formerly subtype 148) (PLCG1, Accession NP_(—)002651.1), a genewhich is a major substrate for heparin-binding growth factor 1-activatedtyrosine kinase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PLCG1.

The function of PLCG1 has been established by previous studies. Thebinding of various agonists to their specific cell-surface receptorsrapidly induces formation of 2 second-messenger molecules derived fromphosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate, namely, diacylglycerol andinositol 1,4,5-triphosphate. The production of these second-messengermolecules is mediated by activated phosphatidyl inositol-specificphospholipase C (PLC) enzymes. There are several immunologicallydistinct enzymes with phosphatidylinositol-specific PLC activities.Stahl et al. (1988) purified, cloned, and expressed 1 of these PLCsubtypes, which they referred to as PLC-148. They found that PLC-148mRNA is expressed in most cell types and is present as a single-copygene. Structural homology with SRC (OMIM Ref. No. 190090) was noted.Bristol et al. (1988) found by in situ hybridization that the PLCG1 geneis located on 20q12-q13.1. Southern blot analysis of DNA fromhuman-mouse hybrid cells supported the assignment to chromosome 20. Thelocation of both SRC and PLC148 on chromosome 20 is of interest. Theregion is often involved in interstitial deletions and breakpoints inmyeloid malignancy. Using the highly polymorphic (dC-dA)n/(dG-dT)ndinucleotide repeat at the PLC1 locus, Rothschild et al. (1992)demonstrated close linkage to several chromosome 20 markers includingadenosine deaminase (ADA; 102700); maximum lod =57.24 at theta =0.05. Inaddition, the PLC1 gene showed linkage to the MODY locus (OMIM Ref. No.125850); lod score =4.57 at theta =0.089. Nelson et al. (1992) mappedthe Plcg1 gene to mouse chromosome 2. Chuang et al. (2001) demonstratedthat bradykinin-or NGF-mediated potentiation of thermal sensitivity invivo requires expression of VR1 (OMIM Ref. No. 602076), a heat-activatedion channel on sensory neurons. Diminution of plasma membranephosphatidylinositol-4,5,bisphosphate levels through antibodysequestration or PLC-mediated hydrolysis mimics the potentiating effectsof bradykinin or NGF at the cellular level. Moreover, recruitment ofPLC-gamma to TRK-alpha (OMIM Ref. No. 191315) is essential forNGF-mediated potentiation of channel activity, and biochemical studiessuggested that VR1 associates with this complex. Chuang et al. (2001)concluded that their studies delineate a biochemical mechanism throughwhich bradykinin and NGF produce hypersensitivity and might explain howthe activation of PLC signaling systems regulates other members of theTRP channel family. Ye et al. (2002) demonstrated that PLCG1 acts as aguanine nucleotide exchange factor for PIKE (OMIM Ref. No. 605476). PIKEis a nuclear GTPase that activates nuclearphosphatidylinositol-3-hydroxykinase (PI(3)K) activity, and mediates thephysiologic activation by nerve growth factor (see OMIM Ref. No. 162020)of nuclear PI(3)K activity. This enzymatic activity accounts for themitogenic properties of PLCG1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Stahl, M. L.; Ferenz, C. R.; Kelleher, K. L.; Kriz, R. W.; Knopf, J. L.:Sequence similarity of phospholipase C with the non-catalytic region ofsrc. Nature 332:269-272, 1988; and

y, K.; Aghdasi, B.; Luo, H. R.; Moriarity, J. L.; Wu, F. Y.; Hong, J.J.; Hurt, K. J.; Bae, S. S.; Suh, P.-G.; Snyder, S. H.: PhospholipaseC-gamma-1 is a physiological guanine nucleo.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PLCG1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 172420, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Procollagen-lysine, 2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenase (lysinehydroxylase, ehlers-danlos syndrome type vi) (PLOD, AccessionNP_(—)000293.1) is another GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PLOD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PLOD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PLOD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15113, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Procollagen-lysine,2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenase (lysine hydroxylase, ehlers-danlos syndrometype vi) (PLOD, Accession NP_(—)000293.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM31 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PLOD.

RODH (Accession NP_(—)003716.2) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RODH BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RODH, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RODH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14449, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of RODH (AccessionNP_(—)003716.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RODH.

Spastic ataxia of charlevoix-saguenay (sacsin) (SACS, AccessionNP_(—)055178.1) is another GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SACS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SACS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SACS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14450, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Spastic ataxia ofcharlevoix-saguenay (sacsin) (SACS, Accession NP_(—)055178.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SACS.

Sar1a gene homolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (SARA1, Accession NP_(—)064535.1)is another GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SARA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SARA1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSARA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9126, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Sar1a gene homolog1 (s. cerevisiae) (SARA1, Accession NP_(—)064535.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SARA1.

Splicing factor proline/glutamine rich (polypyrimidine tract bindingprotein associated) (SFPQ, Accession NP_(—)005057.1) is another GAM31target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFPQ BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SFPQ, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFPQ BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16010, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Splicing factorproline/glutamine rich (polypyrimidine tract binding protein associated)(SFPQ, Accession NP_(—)005057.1), a gene which binds intronicpolypyrimidine tracts. Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SFPQ.

The function of SFPQ has been established by previous studies. Patton etal. (1993) identified a 100-kD protein that copurified and associatedwith polypyrimidine tract-binding protein (PTB; 600693). Bymicrosequence analysis and PCR, followed by screening a fetal brain cDNAlibrary, Patton et al. (1993) isolated cDNAs encoding alternativelyspliced isoforms of this protein, which they called PSF (PTB-associatedsplicing factor). The deduced 669 - and 707-amino acid PSF isoformscontain 2 consensus RNA-binding domains and an unusual N terminus richin proline and glutamine residues. PSF is highly basic and has apredicted molecular mass of 76 kD, which is much lower than theexperimentally determined molecular mass of 100 kD. Northern blotanalysis detected PSF transcripts of 2.5 and 3.0 kb, consistent with thealternative splicing. The authors found that the RNA-binding propertiesof PSF are identical to those of PTB and that both proteins, togetherand independently, bind the polypyrimidine tract of mammalian introns.Biochemical complementation, antibody inhibition, and immunodepletionexperiments demonstrated that PSF is an essential pre-mRNA splicingfactor required early in spliceosome formation. Bacterially synthesizedPSF was able to complement immunodepleted extracts and restore splicingactivity. Despite its association with PSF, complementary experimentswith antibodies against PTB did not suggest an essential role for PTB inpre-mRNA splicing. Clark et al. (1997) identified cases of papillaryrenal cell carcinoma in which the splicing factor gene PSF was partneredwith the TFE3 gene as a result of a translocation, t(X;1)(p11.2;p34).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Patton, J. G.; Porro, E. B.; Galceran, J.; Tempst, P.; Nadal-Ginard, B.:Cloning and characterization of PSF, a novel pre-mRNA splicing factor.Genes Dev. 7:393-406, 1993; and

Clark, J.; Lu, Y.-J.; Sidhar, S. K.; Parker, C.; Gill, S.; Smedley, D.;Hamoudi, R.; Linehan, W. M.; Shipley, J.; Cooper, C. S.: Fusion ofsplicing factor genes PSF and NonO (p54-nrb) to.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SFPQ arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605199, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Siat7c (Accession NP_(—)694541.1) is another GAM31 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. Siat7c BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySiat7c, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Siat7c BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11487, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Siat7c (AccessionNP_(—)694541.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith Siat7c.

Solute carrier family 19, member 3 (SLC19A3, Accession NP_(—)079519.1)is another GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC19A3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SLC19A3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLC19A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16645, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 19, member 3 (SLC19A3, Accession NP_(—)079519.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC19A3.

Serine protease inhibitor-like, with kunitz and wap domains 1 (eppin)(SPINLW1, Accession NP_(—)852479.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SPINLW1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SPINLW1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPINLW1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10499, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Serine proteaseinhibitor-like, with kunitz and wap domains 1 (eppin) (SPINLW1,Accession NP_(—)852479.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SPINLW1.

Serine protease inhibitor-like, with kunitz and wap domains 1 (eppin)(SPINLW1, Accession NP_(—)065131.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SPINLW1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SPINLW1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPINLW1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10499, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Serine proteaseinhibitor-like, with kunitz and wap domains 1 (eppin) (SPINLW1,Accession NP_(—)065131.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SPINLW1.

Synovial sarcoma, x breakpoint 2 interacting protein (SSX2IP, AccessionNP_(—)054740.1) is another GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SSX2IP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SSX2IP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SSX2IP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5546, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Synovial sarcoma, xbreakpoint 2 interacting protein (SSX2IP, Accession NP_(—)054740.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SSX2IP.

Thyroid hormone receptor, alpha (erythroblastic leukemia viral (v-erb-a)oncogene homolog, avian) (THRA, Accession NP_(—)003241.2) is anotherGAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. THRA BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby THRA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of THRA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5656, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Thyroid hormonereceptor, alpha (erythroblastic leukemia viral (v-erb-a) oncogenehomolog, avian) (THRA, Accession NP_(—)003241.2), a gene which is a highaffinity receptor for thyroid hormone and therefore may be associatedwith Nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM31include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Nonfunctioning pituitaryadenoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withTHRA.

The function of THRA has been established by previous studies. Debuireet al. (1984) found that ERBA, which potentiates ERBB (OMIM Ref. No.131550), has an amino acid sequence different from that of other knownoncogene products and related to those of the carbonic anhydrases. ERBApotentiates ERBB by blocking differentiation of erythroblasts at animmature stage. Carbonic anhydrases participate in the transport ofcarbon dioxide in erythrocytes. Sap et al. (1986) and Weinberger et al.(1986) showed that the ERBA protein is a high-affinity receptor forthyroid hormone. The cDNA sequence indicates a relationship tosteroid-hormone receptors, and binding studies indicate that it is areceptor for thyroid hormones. It is located in the nucleus, where itbinds to DNA and activates transcription. McCabe et al. (1999)hypothesized that aberrant THRA expression in nonfunctioning pituitarytumors may reflect mutations in the receptor coding and regulatorysequences. They screened THRA mRNA and THRB response elements andligand-binding domains for sequence anomalies. Screening THRA mRNA from23 tumors by RNase mismatch and sequencing candidate fragmentsidentified 1 silent and 3 missense mutations, 2 in the common THRAregion (190120.0001, 190120.0002) and 1 that was specific for thealpha-2 isoform (190120.0003). No THRB response element differences weredetected in 14 nonfunctioning tumors, and no THRB ligand-binding domaindifferences were detected in 23 nonfunctioning tumors. The authorssuggested that the novel thyroid receptor mutations may be of functionalsignificance in terms of thyroid receptor action, and further definitionof their functional properties may provide insight into the role ofthyroid receptors in growth control in pituitary cells.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of THRA.To evaluate the respective contributions of THRA and THRB in theregulation of CYP7A (OMIM Ref. No. 118455), the rate-limiting enzyme inthe synthesis of bile acids, Gullberg et al. (2000) studied theresponses to 2% dietary cholesterol and T3 in THRA and THRB knockoutmice under hypo- and hyperthyroid conditions. Their experiments showedthat the normal stimulation in CYP7A activity and mRNA level by T3 islost in THRB -/-, but not in THRA -/-, mice, identifying THRB as themediator of T3 action on CYP7A and, consequently, as a major regulatorof cholesterol metabolism in vivo. Somewhat unexpectedly, T3-deficientTHRB -/- mice showed an augmented CYP7A response after challenge withdietary cholesterol, and these animals did not develophypercholesterolemia to the extent that wildtype controls did. Theauthors concluded that the latter results lend strong support to theconcept that THRs may exert regulatory effects in vivo independent ofT3.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for THRA isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Weinberger, C.; Thompson, C. C.; Ong, E. S.; Lebo, R.; Gruol, D. J.;Evans, R. M.: The c-erb-A gene encodes a thyroid hormone receptor.Nature 324:641- 646, 1986; and

Gullberg, H.; Rudling, M.; Forrest, D.; Angelin, B.; Vennstrom, B.:Thyroid hormone receptor beta-deficient mice show complete loss of thenormal cholesterol 7-alpha-hydroxylase (CYP7A).

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of THRA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 190120, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tyrosine kinase, non-receptor, 1 (TNK1, AccessionNP_(—)003976.1) is another GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNK1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TNK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16242, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Tyrosine kinase,non-receptor, 1 (TNK1, Accession NP_(—)003976.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TNK1.

Tripartite motif-containing 8 (TRIM8, Accession NP_(—)112174.1) isanother GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TRIM8, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7224, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 8 (TRIM8, Accession NP_(—)112174.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM8.

Thioredoxin-like, 32 kda (TXNL, Accession NP_(—)004777.1) is anotherGAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TXNL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TXNL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TXNL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18077, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Thioredoxin-like,32 kda (TXNL, Accession NP_(—)004777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TXNL.

VTS58635 (Accession NP_(—)201572.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VTS58635 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VTS58635,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VTS58635 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11083, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of VTS58635 (AccessionNP_(—)201572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VTS58635.

Zinc finger, dhhc domain containing 6 (ZDHHC6, Accession NP_(—)071939.1)is another GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZDHHC6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ZDHHC6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZDHHC6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11341, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger, dhhcdomain containing 6 (ZDHHC6, Accession NP_(—)071939.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZDHHC6.

ZF (Accession NP_(—)067035.1) is another GAM31 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZF, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ZF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16486, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of ZF (AccessionNP_(—)067035.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZF.

Zinc finger protein 238 (ZNF238, Accession NP_(—)006343.2) is anotherGAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF238 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF238, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF238BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5764, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein238 (ZNF238, Accession NP_(—)006343.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF238.

Zinc finger protein 259 (ZNF259, Accession NP_(—)003895.1) is anotherGAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF259 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF259, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF259BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13366, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein259 (ZNF259, Accession NP_(—)003895.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF259.

Zinc finger protein 294 (ZNF294, Accession XP_(—)047829.3) is anotherGAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF294 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF294, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF294 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13175, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein294 (ZNF294, Accession XP_(—)047829.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF294.

Zinc finger protein 294 (ZNF294, Accession NP_(—)056380.1) is anotherGAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF294 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF294, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF294 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13175, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein294 (ZNF294, Accession NP_(—)056380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM31include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF294.

Zinc finger protein 36 (kox 18) (ZNF36, Accession XP_168302.1) isanother GAM31 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF36 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ZNF36, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF36BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13144, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM31 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:250.

Another function of GAM31 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein36 (kox 18) (ZNF36, Accession XP_(—)168302.1), a gene which may beinvolved in transcriptional regulation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM31include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF36.

The function of ZNF36 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening a human insulinoma cDNA library with a degenerateoligonucleotide corresponding to the H/C linker sequence, Tommerup etal. (1993) isolated cDNAs potentially encoding zinc finger proteins.Tommerup and Vissing (1995) performed sequence analysis on a number ofthese cDNAs and identified several novel zinc finger protein genes,including ZNF36, which they called ZNF139. The ZNF139 cDNA predicts aprotein belonging to the Kruppel family of zinc finger proteins. Byisotopic in situ hybridization, Rousseau-Merck et al. (1995) mapped theZNF36 gene, which they called KOX18, to 7q21-q22. From pulsed field gelelectrophoresis studies, they showed that KOX18 is within less than 250kb of KOX25 (ZNF38; 601261). Rousseau-Merck et al. (1995) tabulated 18different KOX genes that had been located in pairs within 9 DNAfragments of 200 to 580 kb on 7 different chromosomes. By FISH, Tommerupand Vissing (1995) mapped the ZNF36 gene to 7q21.3-q22.1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tommerup, N.; Vissing, H.: Isolation and fine mapping of 16 novel humanzinc finger-encoding cDNAs identify putative candidate genes fordevelopmental and malignant disorders. Genomics 27:259-264, 1995; and

Rousseau-Merck, M.-F.; Duro, D.; Berger, R.; Thiesen, H. J.: Chromosomallocalization of two KOX zinc finger genes on chromosome bands 7q21-q22.Ann. Genet. 38:81-84, 1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ZNF36 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601260, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 32 (GAM32), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM32 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM32 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM32 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM32 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM32 gene encodes a GAM32 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM32 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM32precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:187, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM32 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM32 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM32 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM32 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM32 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:187, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM32folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM32 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM32 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM32 RNA is designated SEQID:384, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM32 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM32 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM32target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM32 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM32target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM32 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM32 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM32 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM32 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM32 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM32 target RNA into GAM32 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM32 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM32 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM32 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM32 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM32 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM32 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM32 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM32 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM32 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM32 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Cullin 3 (CUL3, Accession NM_(—)003590.1) is a GAM32 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CUL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CUL3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CUL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7209, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM32 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:384.

A function of GAM32 is therefore inhibition of Cullin 3 (CUL3, AccessionNM_(—)003590.1), a gene which may target other proteins forubiquitin-dependent proteolysis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM32 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CUL3.

The function of CUL3 has been established by previous studies. Kipreoset al. (1996) identified a conserved gene family, designated cullins,with at least 5 members in nematodes, 6 in humans, and 3 in S.cerevisiae. See CUL1 (OMIM Ref. No. 603134). Human CUL3 is an orthologof nematode cul3. Michel and Xiong (1998) identified human CUL3 cDNAsand reported that the predicted protein is 768 amino acids long.Ishikawa et al. (1998) isolated a CUL3 cDNA, KIAA0617, as 1 of 100 braincDNAs encoding large proteins. Using RT-PCR, they found that CUL3 isexpressed in several tissues. Du et al. (1998) identified CUL3 as a genewhose expression in human fibroblasts is induced by phorbol 12-myristate13-acetate (PMA) and suppressed by salicylate. They reported that thesequences of the human and C. elegans cul3 proteins share 46% identity.Northern blot analysis revealed that CUL3 is expressed as major 2.8- andminor 4.3-kb transcripts in various human tissues, with the highestlevels in skeletal muscle and heart.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Du, M.; Sansores-Garcia, L.; Zu, Z.; Wu, K. K.: Cloning and expressionanalysis of a novel salicylate suppressible gene, Hs-CUL-3, a member ofcullin/Cdc53 family. J. Biol. Chem. 273:24289-24292, 1998; and

Ishikawa, K.; Nagase, T.; Suyama, M.; Miyajima, N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani,H.; Nomura, N.; Ohara, O.: Prediction of the coding sequences ofunidentified human genes. X. The complete seque.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CUL3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603136, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA0237 (Accession NM_(—)014747.1) is another GAM32 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0237 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIAA0237, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0237 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16243, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM32 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:384.

Another function of GAM32 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0237 (AccessionNM_(—)014747.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM32 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0237.

KIAA0514 (Accession NM_(—)014696.1) is another GAM32 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0514 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0514,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0514 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11389, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM32 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:384.

Another function of GAM32 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0514 (AccessionNM_(—)014696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM32 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0514.

LOC149734 (Accession) is another GAM32 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC149734 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC149734, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC149734 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1549, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM32 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:384.

Another function of GAM32 is therefore inhibition of LOC149734(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM32 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC149734.

LOC151959 (Accession XM_(—)098144.1) is another GAM32 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151959 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151959, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151959 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11716, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM32 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:384.

Another function of GAM32 is therefore inhibition of LOC151959(Accession XM_(—)098144.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM32 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151959.

LOC90362 (Accession) is another GAM32 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC90362 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90362, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC90362 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5001,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM32 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:384.

Another function of GAM32 is therefore inhibition of LOC90362(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM32 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90362.

Protocadherin 11 y-linked (PCDH11Y, Accession NM_(—)032972.1) is anotherGAM32 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH11Y BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDH11Y, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDH11Y BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14519, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM32 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:384.

Another function of GAM32 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 11y-linked (PCDH11Y, Accession NM_(—)032972.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM32 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDH11Y.

Protocadherin beta 3 (PCDHB3, Accession NM_(—)018937.2) is another GAM32target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PCDHB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4570, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM32 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:384.

Another function of GAM32 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin beta3 (PCDHB3, Accession NM_(—)018937.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM32include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDHB3.

Pou domain, class 4, transcription factor 2 (POU4F2, AccessionNM_(—)004575.1) is another GAM32 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POU4F2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POU4F2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of POU4F2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19158, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM32 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:384.

Another function of GAM32 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class4, transcription factor 2 (POU4F2, Accession NM_(—)004575.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM32 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POU4F2.

PRO2266 (Accession) is another GAM32 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. PRO2266 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2266, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRO2266 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12617,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM32 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:384.

Another function of GAM32 is therefore inhibition of PRO2266(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM32 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO2266.

Secreted phosphoprotein 1 (osteopontin, bone sialoprotein i, earlyt-lymphocyte activation 1) (SPP1, Accession NM_(—)000582.1) is anotherGAM32 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SPP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13484, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM32 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:384.

Another function of GAM32 is therefore inhibition of Secretedphosphoprotein 1 (osteopontin, bone sialoprotein i, early t-lymphocyteactivation 1) (SPP1, Accession NM_(—)000582.1), a gene which bindstightly to hydroxyapatite. appears to form an integral part of themineralized matrix. probably important to cell-matrix interaction. andtherefore may be associated with Urinary stone formation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM32 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofUrinary stone formation, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SPP1.

The function of SPP1 has been established by previous studies. Kohri etal. (1992) sequenced a cDNA of urinary stone protein, the proteinaceousmatrix of urinary stones. The sequence showed complete homology withthat of osteopontin. Furthermore, Kohri et al. (1993) showed thaturinary calcium oxalate stones consist of osteopontin protein. By meansof in situ hybridization, they demonstrated osteopontin mRNA in thekidney, specifically in the distal tubular cells. In a rat model ofstone formation induced with glyoxylic acid, they found that stainingfor osteopontin was remarkably increased in distal tubular cells,whereas proximal tubular cells and glomeruli remained negative as in thenormal kidney. Two genes, TAP1 (OMIM Ref. No. 170260) and SCYD1(encoding fractalkine; 601880), may contribute to suppress tumor growththrough host immunosurveillance. These genes were identified asdownstream targets of the TP53 tumor suppressor gene (OMIM Ref. No.191170). As noted by Ashkar et al. (2000), osteopontin is one of the keycytokines for type 1 immune responses mediated by macrophages in mice.Osteopontin may also play a role in suppressing tumor growth in vivo.Morimoto et al. (2002) identified the OPN gene as a TP53 target gene andfound that its expression was upregulated by DNA damage-induced TP53activity and by adenovirus-mediated transfer of the human TP53 gene.They demonstrated that the OPN gene has a functional TP53-responsiveelement in its promoter region and confirmed an interaction between theOPN promoter and Tp53 protein in vivo. The results suggested that OPN isa direct transcriptional target of TP53. The TP53-directed regulation ofOPN expression suggested a novel mechanism of TP53 participation inimmunosurveillance, involving interaction with the host immune system toprevent damaged cells from undergoing malignant transformation.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of SPP1.Ashkar et al. (2000) reported that mice deficient in osteopontin geneexpression have severely impaired type 1 immunity to viral infection andbacterial infection and do not develop sarcoid-type granulomas. IL12(see OMIM Ref. No. 161560) and interferon-gamma (OMIM Ref. No. 147570)production is diminished, and IL10 (OMIM Ref. No. 124092) production isincreased. A phosphorylation-dependent interaction between theamino-terminal portion of osteopontin and its integrin receptorstimulated IL12 expression, whereas phosphorylation- independentinteraction with CD44 inhibited IL10 expression. Ashkar et al. (2000)concluded that osteopontin is a key cytokine that sets the stage forefficient type 1 immune responses through differential regulation ofmacrophage IL12 and IL10 cytokine expression.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for SPP1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kohri, K.; Nomura, S.; Kitamura, Y.; Nagata, T.; Yoshioka, K.; Iguchi,M.; Yamate, T.; Umekawa, T.; Suzuki, Y.; Sinohara, H.; Kurita, T.:Structure and expression of the mRNA encoding urinary stone protein(osteopontin). J. Biol. Chem. 268:15180-15184, 1993; and

Ashkar, S.; Weber, G. F.; Panoutsakopoulou, V.; Sanchirico, M. E.;Jansson, M.; Zawaideh, S.; Rittling, S. R.; Denhardt, D. T.; Glimchar,M. J.; Cantor, H.: Eta-1 (osteopontin): an early c.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SPP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 166490, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Timeless homolog (drosophila) (TIMELESS, AccessionNM_(—)003920.1) is another GAM32target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TIMELESS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TIMELESS, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TIMELESS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11356,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM32 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:384.

Another function of GAM32 is therefore inhibition of Timeless homolog(drosophila) (TIMELESS, Accession NM_(—)003920.1), a gene which involvesin circadian oscillation autoregulation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM32include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TIMELESS.

The function of TIMELESS has been established by previous studies.Cellular pacemakers located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of theanterior hypothalamus control circadian rhythms. In Drosophila, acentral clock mechanism involves the dynamic regulation of 2 genes,‘period’ (per; OMIM Ref. No. 602260) and ‘timeless’ (tim), whichphysically interact and participate in an intracellulartranscriptional/translational feedback loop. The transcription of perand tim is positively regulated by the Clock (OMIM Ref. No. 601851) andBMAL1 (OMIM Ref. No. 602550) proteins, which form heterodimers. Bysearching EST databases, Sangoram et al. (1998), Zylka et al. (1998),and Koike et al. (1998) identified cDNAs corresponding to human (TIM)and mouse (Tim) homologs of Drosophila timeless. Sangoram et al. (1998)reported that the predicted 1,208-amino acid human protein is 84%identical to mouse Tim. The mammalian proteins share 4 regions ofhomology with Drosophila tim, including regions involved in nuclearlocalization, protein-protein interaction with PER, and cytoplasmiclocalization. Northern blot analysis revealed that TIM was expressed asa 4.5-kb mRNA in all human tissues tested, with the highest levels inplacenta, pancreas, thymus, and testis. In situ hybridization indicatedthat unlike those of Drosophila, mouse Tim transcript levels do notoscillate in the SCN or in the retina. Sangoram et al. (1998)demonstrated that human TIM interacts with Drosophila per, mouse PER1,and mouse PER2 (see OMIM Ref. No. 603426) in vitro. When expressed inDrosophila cells, TIM mimicked a Drosophila tim cellular function byinteracting with Drosophila per and translocating into the nucleus. Inaddition, when expressed in mammalian cells, human TIM and mouse PER1specifically inhibited CLOCK-BMAL1-induced transactivation of the mousePER1 promoter. These authors concluded that TIM and Tim are themammalian orthologs of Drosophila tim. In contrast, Zylka et al. (1998)were unable to detect mouse Per-Tim interactions in yeast 2-hybridassays. They found an array of interactions between the various mousePer proteins, and suggested that Per-Per interactions have replaced thefunction of Per-Tim dimers in the molecular workings of the mammaliancircadian clock.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sangoram, A. M.; Saez, L.; Antoch, M. P.; Gekakis, N.; Staknis, D.;Whiteley, A.; Fruechte, E. M.; Vitaterna, M. H.; Shimomura, K.; King, D.P.; Young, M. W.; Weitz, C. J.; Takahashi, J. S.: Mammalian circadianautoregulatory loop: a timeless ortholog and mPer1 interact andnegatively regulate CLOCK-BMAL1-induced transcription. Neuron21:1101-1113, 1998; and

Zylka, M. J.; Shearman, L. P.; Levine, J. D.; Jin, X.; Weaver, D. R.;Reppert, S. M.: Molecular analysis of mammalian timeless. Neuron21:1115-1122, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TIMELESS arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603887, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 33 (GAM33), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM33 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM33 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM33 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM33 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM33 gene encodes a GAM33 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM33 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM33precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:77, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM33 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM33 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM33 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM33 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM33 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:77, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM33folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM33 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM33 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM33 RNA is designated SEQID:317, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM33 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM33 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM33target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM33 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM33target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM33 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM33 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM33 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM33 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM33 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM33target RNA into GAM33 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM33 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM33 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM33 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM33 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM33 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM33 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM33 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM33target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM33 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM33 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

KIAA0940 (Accession NM_(—)014912.1) is a GAM33 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0940 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0940,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0940 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14036, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM33 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:317.

A function of GAM33 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0940 (AccessionNM_(—)014912.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM33 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0940.

LOC133688 (Accession) is another GAM33 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC133688 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC133688, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC133688 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18335, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM33 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:317.

Another function of GAM33 is therefore inhibition of LOC133688(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM33 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC133688.

LOC159199 (Accession) is another GAM33 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC159199 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC159199, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC159199 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6634, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM33 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:317.

Another function of GAM33 is therefore inhibition of LOC159199(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM33 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC159199.

LOC205360 (Accession) is another GAM33 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC205360 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC205360, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC205360 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM33 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:317.

Another function of GAM33 is therefore inhibition of LOC205360(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM33 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC205360.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 34 (GAM34), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM34 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM34 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM34 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM34 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM34 gene encodes a GAM34 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM34 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM34precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:59, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM34 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM34 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM34 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM34 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM34 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:59, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM34folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM34 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM34 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM34 RNA is designated SEQID:314, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM34 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM34 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM34target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM34 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM34target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM34 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM34 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM34 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM34 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM34 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM34target RNA into GAM34 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM34 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM34 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM34 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM34 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM34 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM34 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM34 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM34target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM34 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM34 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

DKFZP434C171 (Accession NM_(—)015621.1) is a GAM34target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434C171 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434C171, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434C171 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6705, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM34 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:314.

A function of GAM34 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434C171 (AccessionNM_(—)015621.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM34 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DKFZP434C171.

FLJ10583 (Accession) is another GAM34 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ10583 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10583, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ10583 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13120,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM34 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:314.

Another function of GAM34 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10583(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM34 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10583.

FLJ12587 (Accession NM_(—)022480.2) is another GAM34 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12587 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12587,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12587 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11111, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM34 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:314.

Another function of GAM34 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12587 (AccessionNM_(—)022480.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM34 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12587.

FLJ21841 (Accession NM_(—)024609.1) is another GAM34 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21841 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21841,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21841 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6943, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM34 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:314.

Another function of GAM34 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21841 (AccessionNM_(—)024609.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM34 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21841.

FLJ22559 (Accession NM_(—)024928.2) is another GAM34 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22559 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22559,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22559 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM34 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:314.

Another function of GAM34 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22559 (AccessionNM_(—)024928.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM34 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22559.

FLJ31762 (Accession) is another GAM34 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ31762 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31762, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ31762 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6375,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM34 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:314.

Another function of GAM34 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31762(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM34 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ31762.

KIAA0662 (Accession) is another GAM34 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA0662 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0662, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0662 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12553,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM34 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:314.

Another function of GAM34 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0662(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM34 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0662.

LOC144317 (Accession XM_(—)084813.4) is another GAM34 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144317 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144317, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144317 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM34 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:314.

Another function of GAM34 is therefore inhibition of LOC144317(Accession XM_(—)084813.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM34 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144317.

LOC148166 (Accession XM_(—)086077.1) is another GAM34 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2036, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM34 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:314.

Another function of GAM34 is therefore inhibition of LOC148166(Accession XM_(—)086077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM34 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148166.

LOC149134 (Accession XM_(—)097594.1) is another GAM34 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149134 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149134, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149134 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2210, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM34 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:314.

Another function of GAM34 is therefore inhibition of LOC149134(Accession XM_(—)097594.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM34 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149134.

LOC169611 (Accession XM_(—)095809.4) is another GAM34 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC169611 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC169611, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC169611 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7929, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM34 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:314.

Another function of GAM34 is therefore inhibition of LOC169611(Accession XM_(—)095809.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM34 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC169611.

Nerve growth factor, beta polypeptide (NGFB, Accession NM_(—)002506.1)is another GAM34 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NGFBBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NGFB, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNGFB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7978, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM34 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:314.

Another function of GAM34 is therefore inhibition of Nerve growthfactor, beta polypeptide (NGFB, Accession NM_(—)002506.1), a gene whichis important for the development and maintenance of the sympathetic andsensory nervous systems. Accordingly, utilities of GAM34 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NGFB.

The function of NGFB has been established by previous studies. Nervegrowth factor is a polypeptide involved in the regulation of growth anddifferentiation of sympathetic and certain sensory neurons. (See reviewby Levi-Montalcini, 1987.) Ullrich et al. (1983) showed that thenucleotide sequence of human and mouse beta-NGF are very similar. NGFconsists of 3 types of subunits, alpha, beta and gamma, whichspecifically interact to form a 7S, 130,000-molecular weight complex.This complex contains 2 identical 118-amino acid beta-chains, which aresolely responsible for nerve growth stimulating activity of NGF. HumanDNA fragments coding for NGF were identified by Zabel et al. (1984)using a mouse submaxillary cDNA probe. In somatic cell hybrid studiesthey found that the human HindIII DNA fragments for NGF, as demonstratedin Southern blots, cosegregated with chromosome 1. Using a cell linewith a 1;2 translocation, they narrowed the assignment to 1p21-pter.This is the same area as that implicated cytogenetically inneuroblastoma (1p32-pter) and the segment containing aneuroblastoma-related RAS oncogene. Furthermore, abnormality of NGF hadbeen suspected, with some supporting evidence, in familial dysautonomia(OMIM Ref. No. 223900) and in 2 forms of neurofibromatosis (101000,162200). The use of the ‘candidate gene’ approach to mapping disease anddetermining its cause is illustrated by the work of Breakefield et al.(1984). Using a cloned genomic probe for human beta-NGF, they identifiedRFLPs in the beta-NGF gene, and in 4 informative families with 2children with familial dysautonomia found ‘no consistent co-inheritanceof specific alleles with the disease.’ Thus, they appear to haveexcluded a defect in or near the structural gene for beta-NGF as thecause of familial dysautonomia. Using 2 RFLPs related to the beta-NGFgene, Darby et al. (1985) could exclude this gene as the site of themutation in 4 families with neurofibromatosis of the classic type (OMIMRef. No. 162200). Using fragments of a cloned human gene for the betasubunit of nerve growth factor as hybridization probes in somatic cellhybrid studies, Francke et al. (1983) mapped the NGFB locus to 1p22.Oncogene NRAS (OMIM Ref. No. 164790) maps to the same band. Both nervegrowth factor and epidermal growth factor (OMIM Ref. No. 131530) are onmouse chromosome 3; in man they are on different chromosomes (Zabel etal., 1985). Both factors are present in unusually high levels in malemouse submaxillary glands and both show similarities in temporalactivation during development and androgen regulation. There is no knownstructural homology between them, however. Arguing from comparativemapping data, Zabel et al. (1985) suggested that the NGFB locus islocalized in the p22.1 to distal p21 region of chromosome 1. The distalpart of human 1p shows conserved homology with mouse chromosome 4. Theregion of homology includes the genes ENO1, PGD, GDH, AK2, and PGM1. Theconserved segment extends to PGM1 (homologous to mouse Pgm-2), which islocalized to human 1p22.1. From about 1p22.1 toward the centromere,there is a region of homology to mouse chromosome 3. This regioncontains AMY1 and AMY2 in mouse and man and NGF in the mouse. AMY ismapped to human 1p21. Using a method for improved resolution of in situhybridization, Middleton-Price et al. (1987) concluded that NGFB islocated within band 1p13. This explains the apparently anomalous linkagedata between NGFB and PGM1, both of which had previously been assignedto 1p22.1 but showed no positive linkage. Garson et al. (1987) confirmedthe assignment of NGFB to 1p13. The confusion has, however, not beencompletely dispelled. According to Dracopoli (1988), NGFB is telomericto TSHB (OMIM Ref. No. 188540). The 2 loci are in the same 100-kb PFGEfragment, show virtually no recombination (lod =43 at theta =0.0), andare antithetically regulated by thyroid hormone (Dracopoli et al.,1988), yet TSHB has been mapped to 1p22. Dracopoli and Meisler (1990)concluded from linkage analysis and pulsed field gel electrophoresisthat TSHB, NGFB, and NRAS form a tightly linked gene cluster located inthe same chromosomal band. Their location proximal to the AMY2B gene in1p21 and close linkage to the alpha-satellite centromeric repeat D1Z5provided strong evidence that the correct assignment for these 3 loci is1p13 and not 1p22. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Mitchell etal. (1995) mapped NGFB to 1p13.1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ullrich, A.; Gray, A.; Berman, C.; Dull, T. J.: Human beta-nerve growthfactor gene sequence highly homologous to that of mouse. Nature303:821-825, 1983; and

Zabel, B. U.; Eddy, R. L.; Lalley, P. A.; Scott, J.; Bell, G. I.; Shows,T. B.: Chromosomal locations of the human and mouse genes for precursorsof epidermal growth factor and the b.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NGFB arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 162030, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Rad50 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (RAD50, AccessionNM_(—)005732.2) is another GAM34target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RAD50 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD50,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAD50 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM34 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:314.

Another function of GAM34 is therefore inhibition of Rad50 homolog (s.cerevisiae) (RAD50, Accession NM_(—)005732.2), a gene which is involvedin dna double-strand break repair (dsbr). and therefore may beassociated with Myeloid leukemia and breast cancer. Accordingly,utilities of GAM34 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMyeloid leukemia and breast cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RAD50.

The function of RAD50 has been established by previous studies. The S.cerevisiae Rad50 gene encodes a protein that is essential fordouble-stranded DNA break repair by nonhomologous DNA end joining andchromosomal integration. The yeast Rad50, Mre11 (OMIM Ref. No. 600814),and Xrs2 proteins appear to act in a multiprotein complex, consistentwith the observation that mutations in these genes confer nearlyidentical phenotypes of no meiotic recombination and elevated rates ofhomologous mitotic recombination. By direct selection of cDNAs from the5q23-q31 chromosomal interval, Dolganov et al. (1996) isolated a cDNAencoding a human Rad50 homolog. The human RAD50 gene spans 100 to 130kb. Northern blot analysis revealed that the RAD50 gene was expressed asa 5.5-kb mRNA predominantly in testis. A faint 7-kb transcript, whichthe authors considered to be an mRNA with an alternatively processed3-prime end, was also detected. Yeast Rad50 and the predicted1,312-amino acid human RAD50 protein share more than 50% identity intheir N- and C-termini. The central heptad repeat domains of theproteins have relatively divergent primary sequences but are predictedto adopt very similar coiled- coil structures. Usingimmunoprecipitation, Dolganov et al. (1996) demonstrated that the 153-kDRAD50 is stably associated with MRE11 in a protein complex, which mayalso include proteins of 95 kD, 200 kD, and 350 kD. By inclusion withinmapped clones and by analysis of somatic cell hybrids, Dolganov et al.(1996) mapped the RAD50 gene to 5q31. They suggested that arecombinational DNA repair deficiency may be associated with thedevelopment of myeloid leukemia, since this chromosomal region isfrequently altered in acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplasticdisease.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dolganov, G. M.; Maser, R. S.; Novikov, A.; Tosto, L.; Chong, S.;Bressan, D. A.; Petrini, J. H. J.: Human Rad50 is physically associatedwith human Mre11: identification of a conserved multiprotein compleximplicated in recombinational DNA repair. Molec. Cell Biol.16:4832-4841, 1996; and

Hopfner, K.-P.; Craig, L.; Moncalian, G.; Zinkel, R. A.; Usui, T.; Owen,B. A. L.; Karcher, A.; Henderson, B.; Bodmer, J.-L.; McMurray, C. T.;Carney, J. P.; Petrini, J. H. J.; Tainer.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RAD50 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604040, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ribonuclease, rnase a family, 4 (RNASE4, AccessionNM_(—)002937.2) is another GAM34 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RNASE4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNASE4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RNASE4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1775, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM34 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:314.

Another function of GAM34 is therefore inhibition of Ribonuclease, rnasea family, 4 (RNASE4, Accession NM_(—)002937.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM34 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RNASE4.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 35 (GAM35), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM35 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM35 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM35 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM35 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM35 gene encodes a GAM35 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM35 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM35precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:101, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM35 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM35 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM35 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM35 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM35 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:101, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM35folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM35 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM35 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM35 RNA is designated SEQID:247, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM35 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM35 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM35target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM35 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM35target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM35 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM35 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM35 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM35 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM35 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM35target RNA into GAM35 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM35 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM35 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM35 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM35 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM35 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM35 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM35 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM35target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM35 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM35 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

LOC144558 (Accession) is a GAM35 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LOC144558 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC144558, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC144558 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14499,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM35 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:247.

A function of GAM35 is therefore inhibition of LOC144558 (Accession ).Accordingly, utilities of GAM35 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LOC144558.

LOC144871 (Accession XM_(—)096698.4) is another GAM35 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144871 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144871, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144871 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6700, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM35 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:247.

Another function of GAM35 is therefore inhibition of LOC144871(Accession XM_(—)096698.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM35 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144871.

LOC51652 (Accession) is another GAM35 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC51652 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51652, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC51652 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17491,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM35 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:247.

Another function of GAM35 is therefore inhibition of LOC51652(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM35 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51652.

My015 (Accession) is another GAM35 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. My015 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by My015, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of My015 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12036, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM35 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:247.

Another function of GAM35 is therefore inhibition of My015 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM35 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with My015.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 36 (GAM36), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM36 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM36 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM36 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM36 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM36 gene encodes a GAM36 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM36 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM36precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:149, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM36 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM36 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM36 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM36 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM36 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:149, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM36folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM36 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM36 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM36 RNA is designated SEQID:351, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM36 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM36 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM36target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM36 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM36target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM36 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM36 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM36 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM36 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM36 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM36target RNA into GAM36 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM36 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM36 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM36 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM36 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM36 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM36 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM36 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM36target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM36 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM36 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

CIS4 (Accession) is a GAM36 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.CIS4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CIS4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCIS4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11967, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM36 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:351.

A function of GAM36 is therefore inhibition of CIS4 (Accession) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM36 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CIS4.

Fibroblast growth factor 2 (basic) (FGF2, Accession NM_(—)002006.2) isanother GAM36 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FGF2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14146, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM36 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:351.

Another function of GAM36 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 2 (basic) (FGF2, Accession NM_(—)002006.2), a gene which theBasic fibroblast growth factor 2; is mitogenic, angiogenic, andneurotrophic factor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM36 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FGF2.

The function of FGF2 has been established by previous studies. Seefibroblast growth factor-12 (FGF12; 601513). By Southern blothybridization of genomic DNA from rodent/human hybrid cell linescarrying individual human chromosomes, Smallwood et al. (1996) mappedthe FHF2 gene (also symbolized FGF13) to the X chromosome. By using aninterspecific backcross mapping panel, they demonstrated that the mousegene, Fhf2, shows no recombination with the gene for CD40 antigen ligand(OMIM Ref. No. 300386). Thus the human gene is probably located at Xq26.By use of isotopic in situ hybridization, Lovec et al. (1997) assignedthe FHF2 gene to Xq21. Gecz et al. (1999), however, provided evidencethat the FHF2 gene is located in Xq26.3. They identified a male patientwith features of Borjeson-Forssman-Lehmann syndrome (BFLS; 301900) and aduplication of the Xq26-q28 region. By FISH using YAC clones from Xq26,they localized the duplication breakpoint to an interval ofapproximately 400 kb in the Xq26.3 region between DXS155 andDXS294/DXS730. Database searches and an analysis of available genomicsequence from the region showed that the FHF2 gene is located within theduplication breakpoint interval. Gecz et al. (1999) determined thestructure of the FHF2 gene and identified 2 new exons, including a new5- prime end exon, designated 1B. FHF2 is a large gene, extending overapproximately 200 kb in Xq26.3, and contains at least 7 exons. It showstissue-specific alternative splicing and alternative transcriptionstarts. Northern blot hybridization showed highest expression in brainand skeletal muscle. The localization and tissue-specific expressionpattern of FHF2 made it a possible candidate gene for familial cases ofBFLS and for other syndromal and nonspecific forms of X-linked mentalretardation mapping to that region.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of FGF2.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for FGF2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gecz, J.; Baker, E.; Donnelly, A.; Ming, J. E.; McDonald-McGinn, D. M.;Spinner, N. B.; Zackai, E. H.; Sutherland, G. R.; Mulley, J. C.:Fibroblast growth factor homologous factor 2 (FHF2): gene structure,expression and mapping to the Borjeson-Forssman-Lehmann syndrome regionin Xq26 delineated by a duplication breakpoint in a BFLS-like patient.Hum. Genet. 104:56-63, 1999; and

Lovec, H.; Hartung, H.; Verdier, A.-S.; Mattei, M.-G.; Birnbaum, D.;Goldfarb, M.; Coulier, F.: Assignment of FGF13 to human chromosome bandXq21 by in situ hybridization. Cytogenet.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FGF2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 134920, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. LOC147837 (Accession NM_(—)145276.1) is another GAM36 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147837 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147837, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147837 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13329, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM36 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:351.

Another function of GAM36 is therefore inhibition of LOC147837(Accession NM_(—)145276.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM36 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147837.

Latrophilin 1 (LPHH1, Accession NM_(—)012302.1) is another GAM36 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LPHH1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLPHH1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LPHH1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8148, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM36 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:351.

Another function of GAM36 is therefore inhibition of Latrophilin 1(LPHH1, Accession NM_(—)012302.1), a gene which probably involved incell adhesion within tissues and receptor signalling and therefore maybe associated with Cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM36 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with LPHH1.

The function of LPHH1 has been established by previous studies. In astudy of breast tumor samples, Hoggard et al. (1995) reported a region,1p31.1, with a high frequency of loss of heterozygosity (LOH). In orderto identify candidate sequences, mutation of which might contribute tothe development of breast cancer, White et al. (1998) carried outmapping studies of ESTs localized to 1p31.1. They identified andcharacterized a novel gene, LPHH1 (latrophilin homolog- 1), locatedadjacent to the smallest region of overlapping loss seen in tumors. The4,209-bp open reading frame of the 7-kb LPHH1 transcript encoded apeptide that showed approximately 65% identity to rat latrophilin, aG-coupled, 7-span transmembrane protein that binds alpha-latrotoxin.Surprisingly, while expression of the rat gene was strictly restrictedto neurologic and perhaps some endocrine cells, the human sequenceappeared to be expressed very widely in all normal tissues tested. Therange of transcripts encoded in a breast tumor cell line, compared tonormal breast, suggested that gene product variability was higher in thetumor

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hoggard, N.; Brintell, B.; Howell, A.; Weissenbach, J.; Varley, J.:Allelic imbalance on chromosome 1 in human breast cancer. II.Microsatellite repeat analysis. Genes Chromosomes Cancer 12:24-31, 1995;and

White, G. R. M.; Varley, J. M.; Heighway, J.: Isolation andcharacterization of a human homologue of the latrophilin gene from aregion of 1p31.1 implicated in breast cancer. Oncogene 17.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LPHH1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607018, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Oxysterol binding protein-like 10 (OSBPL10, AccessionNM_(—)017784.3) is another GAM36 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. OSBPL10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OSBPL10, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OSBPL10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19783,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM36 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:351.

Another function of GAM36 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 10 (OSBPL10, Accession NM_(—)017784.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM36 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL10.

Reticulon 4 interacting protein 1 (RTN4IP1, Accession NM_(—)032730.1) isanother GAM36 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RTN4IP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RTN4IP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RTN4IP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14226, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM36 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:351.

Another function of GAM36 is therefore inhibition of Reticulon 4interacting protein 1 (RTN4IP1, Accession NM_(—)032730.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM36 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RTN4IP1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 37 (GAM37), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM37 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM37 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM37 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM37 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM37 gene encodes a GAM37 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM37 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM37precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:197, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM37 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM37 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM37 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM37 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM37 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:197, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM37folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM37 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM37 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM37 RNA is designated SEQID:266, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM37 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM37 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM37target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM37 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM37target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM37 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM37 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM37 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM37 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM37 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM37target RNA into GAM37 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM37 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM37 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM37 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM37 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM37 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM37 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM37 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM37target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM37 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM37 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Clock homolog (mouse) (CLOCK, Accession NM_(—)004898.2) is a GAM37targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLOCK BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCLOCK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLOCK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9594, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM37 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:266.

A function of GAM37 is therefore inhibition of Clock homolog (mouse)(CLOCK, Accession NM_(—)004898.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM37include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CLOCK.

HSC3 (Accession NM_(—)145174.1) is another GAM37 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSC3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HSC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19698, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM37 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:266.

Another function of GAM37 is therefore inhibition of HSC3 (AccessionNM_(—)145174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM37 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSC3.

LOC151005 (Accession) is another GAM37 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC151005 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC151005, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC151005 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12533, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM37 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:266.

Another function of GAM37 is therefore inhibition of LOC151005(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM37 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC151005.

Staufen, rna binding protein (drosophila) (STAU, AccessionNM_(—)017454.1) is another GAM37 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. STAU BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by STAU,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STAU BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:602, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM37 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:266.

Another function of GAM37 is therefore inhibition of Staufen, rnabinding protein (drosophila) (STAU, Accession NM_(—)017454.1), a genewhich may play a role in specific positioning of mrnas at given sites inthe cell and in stimulating their translation at the site. Accordingly,utilities of GAM37 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAU.

The function of STAU has been established by previous studies. InDrosophila, genetic studies have identified a number of potential genesthat are necessary for localization of mRNAs in oocytes, one of which isthe staufen gene. The staufen gene product is a double-stranded RNA(dsRNA)-binding protein that contains several copies of a consensusdsRNA-binding domain (RBD). By searching an EST database forstaufen-related sequences, Wickham et al. (1999) identified a partialcDNA encoding STAU, a human staufen homolog. Using RACE and libraryscreening, they recovered additional cDNAs corresponding to the entireSTAU coding region. Northern blot analysis indicated that the STAU genewas expressed as an unresolved band of approximately 3.6 kb in alltissues tested. Characterization of STAU cDNAs revealed that there are 4different STAU transcripts encoding predicted 496- and 577-amino acidisoforms differing in their N-terminal extremities. Wickham et al.(1999) also cloned a mouse Stau cDNA. Mouse and human STAU are 90%identical on the amino acid level. The RBDs are well conserved betweenDrosophila and mammalian staufen proteins in terms of overall structureand relative positions, and share 47 to 66% identity. However, themammalian proteins lack the first RBD found in Drosophila staufen andcontain a putative microtubule-binding domain not found in theDrosophila protein. In vitro, STAU bound dsRNA and tubulin, suggestingthat it crosslinks cytoskeletal and RNA components. In mammalian cellsexpressing epitope-tagged STAU, immunofluorescence experiments revealedthat STAU is localized to the rough endoplasmic reticulum. Wickham etal. (1999) proposed that STAU plays a role in the targeting of RNA toits site of translation. The influenza virus nonstructural protein NS1is an RNA-binding protein that may be involved in regulatory processesduring viral infection, including pre-mRNA splicing, retention ofpoly(A)-containing RNA in the nucleus, and the stimulation of viral mRNAtranslation. Using a yeast 2-hybrid screen, Marion et al. (1999)identified staufen-like as a protein that bound NS1. Byimmunofluorescence, they localized endogenous staufen-like to the roughendoplasmic reticulum in HeLa cells. Sedimentation analyses indicatedthat staufen-like associates with polysomes in these cells. Marion etal. (1999) suggested that staufen-like might therefore play a dual role:positioning specific mRNAs at given sites in the cell, and stimulatingtheir translation at the site.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Marion, R. M.; Fortes, P.; Beloso, A.; Dotti, C.; Ortin, J.: A humansequence homologue of staufen is an RNA-binding protein that isassociated with polysomes and localizes to the rough endoplasmicreticulum. Molec. Cell. Biol. 19:2212-2219, 1999; and

Wickham, L.; Duchaine, T.; Luo, M.; Nabi, I. R.; DesGroseillers, L.:Mammalian staufen is a double-stranded-RNA- and tubulin-binding proteinwhich localizes to the rough endoplasmic r.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of STAU arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601716, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 38 (GAM38), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM38 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM38 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM38 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM38 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM38 gene encodes a GAM38 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM38 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM38precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:89, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM38 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM38 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM38 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM38 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM38 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:89, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM38folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM38 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM38 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM38 RNA is designated SEQID:271, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM38 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM38 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM38target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM38 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM38target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM38 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM38 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM38 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM38 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM38 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM38target RNA into GAM38 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM38 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM38 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM38 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM38 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM38 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM38 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM38 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM38target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM38 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM38 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Cd34 antigen (CD34, Accession NM_(—)001773.1) is a GAM38 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CD34 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CD34,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD34 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10905, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM38 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:271.

A function of GAM38 is therefore inhibition of Cd34 antigen (CD34,Accession NM_(—)001773.1), a gene which is a monomeric cell surfaceantigen that is selectively expressed on human hematopoietic progenitorcells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM38 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CD34.

The function of CD34 has been established by previous studies. CD34 is amonomeric cell surface antigen with a molecular mass of approximately110 kD that is selectively expressed on human hematopoietic progenitorcells. In the hands of Sutherland et al. (1988), partial amino acidanalysis of highly purified CD34 antigen revealed no significantsequence similarity with any previously described structures. Sequentialimmunoprecipitation and Western blot analysis indicated that thisantigen is not a member of the leukosialin/sialophorin family, despitethe fact that these molecules share several structural similarities.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CD34.To analyze the involvement of CD34 in hematopoiesis, Cheng et al. (1996)produced both embryonic stem (ES) cells in mice null for the expressionof this mucin. Analysis of yolk sac-like hematopoietic development inembryoid bodies derived from CD34-null ES cells showed a significantdelay in both erythroid and myeloid differentiation that could bereversed by transfection of the mutant ES cells with CD34 constructsexpressing either a complete or truncated cytoplasmic domain. In spiteof these diminished embryonic hematopoietic progenitor numbers, theCD34- null mice developed normally, and the hematopoietic profile ofadult blood appeared typical. However, the colony-forming activity ofhematopoietic progenitors derived from both bone marrow and spleen wassignificantly reduced in adult CD34-deficient animals.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CD34 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cheng, J.; Baumhueter, S.; Cacalano, G.; Carver-Moore, K.; Thibodeaux,H.; Thomas, R.; Broxmeyer, H. E.; Cooper, S.; Hague, N.; Moore, M.;Lasky, L. A.: Hematopoietic defects in mice lacking the sialomucin CD34.Blood 87:479-490, 1996; and

Sutherland, D. R.; Watt, S. M.; Dowden, G.; Karhi, K.; Baker, M. A.;Greaves, M. F.; Smart, J. E.: Structural and partial amino acid sequenceanalysis of the human hemopoietic progenito.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CD34 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 142230, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. DKFZP434P211 (Accession NM_(—)014549.1) is another GAM38target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434P211 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DKFZP434P211, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434P211 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15656, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM38 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:271.

Another function of GAM38 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434P211(Accession NM_(—)014549.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM38 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434P211.

FLJ20507 (Accession NM_(—)017849.1) is another GAM38 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20507 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20507,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20507 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1188, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM38 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:271.

Another function of GAM38 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20507 (AccessionNM_(—)017849.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM38 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20507.

LOC151720 (Accession XM_(—)087279.6) is another GAM38 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151720 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151720, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151720 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3460, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM38 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:271.

Another function of GAM38 is therefore inhibition of LOC151720(Accession XM_(—)087279.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM38 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151720.

LOC254848 (Accession XM_(—)173133.4) is another GAM38 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254848 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254848, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254848 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM38 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:271.

Another function of GAM38 is therefore inhibition of LOC254848(Accession XM_(—)173133.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM38 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254848.

LOC255975 (Accession XM_(—)171083.2) is another GAM38 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255975 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255975, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255975 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM38 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:271.

Another function of GAM38 is therefore inhibition of LOC255975(Accession XM_(—)171083.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM38 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255975.

MAAT1 (Accession) is another GAM38 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAAT1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAAT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18969, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM38 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:271.

Another function of GAM38 is therefore inhibition of MAAT1 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM38 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAAT1.

Microtubule-associated protein 1b (MAP1B, Accession NM_(—)005909.2) isanother GAM38 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAP1B BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MAP1B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAP1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6168, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM38 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:271.

Another function of GAM38 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein 1b (MAP1B, Accession NM_(—)005909.2), agene which may have a role in neuronal plasticity and brain development.Accordingly, utilities of GAM38 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP1B.

The function of MAP1B has been established by previous studies. Using apolyclonal antiserum directed against the C-terminal domain ofdystrophin, Lien et al. (1991) isolated a cDNA clone encoding anantigenically crossreactive protein, microtubule-associated protein 1B(MAP1B). By in situ hybridization, the gene was mapped to 5q13 inproximity to the spinal muscular atrophy (SMA; 253300) locus. Geneticlinkage analysis of SMA families using a human dinucleotide repeatpolymorphism just 3-prime of the MAP1B gene has shown tight linkage toSMA mutations. These mapping data, together with the postulated role ofMAP1B in neuronal morphogenesis and its localization in anterior hornmotor neurons, suggest a possible association with SMA. The maximum lodscore between SMA and MAP1B for combined sexes was 20.24 at arecombination fraction of 0.02. The 2 recombinants between MAP1B and SMAmight appear to eliminate the possibility of an etiologic relationshipbetween MAP1B and SMA. However, there is likely to be nonallelicheterogeneity, particularly among chronic cases of SMA. If MAP1B wereindeed the SMA locus, it would be expected to be recombinant in familiesthat have mutations at another locus. MAP1B was found to be the closestmarker distal to the locus for SMA; its 5-prime end was oriented towardthe centromere (Wirth et al., 1993). Hammarback et al. (1991) found thatLC1, one of the 3 light chains that makes up the MAP1B complex, isencoded within the 3-prime end of the MAP1B heavy chain gene. Their datasuggested that the heavy chain and light chain 1 are produced byproteolytic processing of a precursor polypeptide. Lien et al. (1994)completely cloned and sequenced the human MAP1B gene. The expressedprotein showed 91% overall identity with rat and mouse MAP1B. The genehas 7 exons; the third exon contains sequence not represented in mouseor rat MAP1B. This sequence, labeled 3A, is present at the 5-prime endof an alternative transcript that is expressed at approximatelyone-tenth the level of the full-length transcript. Neuronal microtubulesare considered to have a role in dendrite and axon formation. Differentportions of the developing and adult brain microtubules are associatedwith different microtubule-associated proteins. MAP1B is expressed indifferent portions of the brain and may have a role in neuronalplasticity and brain development. Edelmann et al. (1996) generated micethat carry an insertion in MAP1B by gene-targeting methods. Micehomozygous for the modification died during embryogenesis. Theheterozygotes exhibited a spectrum of phenotypes including slower growthrates, lack of visual acuity in one or both eyes, and motor systemabnormalities. Histochemical analysis of the severely affected micerevealed that their Purkinje cell dendritic processes were abnormal, didnot react with MAP1B antibodies, and showed reduced staining with MAP1A(OMIM Ref. No. 600178) antibodies. Similar histologic and immunochemicalchanges were observed in the olfactory bulb, hippocampus, and retina,providing a basis for the observed phenotypes

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lien, L. L.; Feener, C. A.; Fischbach, N.; Kunkel, L. M.: Cloning ofhuman microtubule-associated protein 1B and the identification of arelated gene on chromosome 15. Genomics 22:273-280, 1994; and

Edelmann, W.; Zervas, M.; Costello, P.; Roback. L.; Fischer, I.;Hammarback, J. A.; Cowan, N.; Davies, P.; Wainer, B.; Kucherlapati, R.:Neuronal abnormalities in microtubule-associated pr.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MAP1B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 157129, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MGC21688 (Accession NM_(—)144635.1) is another GAM38 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC21688 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMGC21688, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC21688 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6874, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM38 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:271.

Another function of GAM38 is therefore inhibition of MGC21688 (AccessionNM_(—)144635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM38 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC21688.

Procollagen (type iii) n-endopeptidase (PCOLN3, AccessionNM_(—)002768.1) is another GAM38 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PCOLN3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCOLN3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCOLN3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14968, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM38 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:271.

Another function of GAM38 is therefore inhibition of Procollagen (typeiii) n-endopeptidase (PCOLN3, Accession NM_(—)002768.1), a gene which isa member of the zincin superfamily of zinc-dependent metalloproteases.Accordingly, utilities of GAM38 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PCOLN3.

The function of PCOLN3 has been established by previous studies.Metallopeptidases are a functionally diverse group of enzymes that areinvolved in critical stages of many biologic processes includingbacterial pathogenesis, growth factor activation, and cancer metastasis.They are essential for the synthesis of the collagen that forms thefibrous scaffold of the extracellular matrix of tissues. Mostmetallopeptidases contain a zinc cation necessary for both structurecoordination of the active site and catalysis. The zincin superfamilycomprises metallopeptidases that contain the HEXXH zinc-bindingconsensus sequence. The 2 histidine residues serve as zinc ligands, andthe glutamic acid residue polarizes a water molecule involved in thenucleophilic attack of peptide bonds. Subclassification is based on theidentity of other amino acids that act as zinc ligands. Gluzincins, forexample, have glutamic acid as a third zinc ligand. Halila et al. (1989)isolated a possible cDNA for type III procollagen N-proteinase (OMIMRef. No. PCOLN3) from a human placenta cDNA library. By screening ahuman placenta cDNA library with polyclonal antibodies raised againsthuman PCOLN3 and the use of 5-prime RACE and primer extension strategieson the isolated cDNAs, Scott et al. (1996) identified a gene, which theysymbolized PRSM1, that is a member of the gluzincin subfamily ofmetallopeptidases. The full-length composite sequence of the PRSM1 geneencodes a deduced 318-amino acid protein with an HELGH pentapeptidefitting the consensus sequence characteristic of zincins, and a glutamicacid 25 residues C-terminal of the first histidine, fitting the patternof gluzincins for a third zinc-binding ligand. PRSM1 contains 3 clustersof cysteine residues:1 cluster of 4 residues and 1 cluster of 6 residuesat the N terminus and a cluster of 6 residues at the C terminus.However, the predicted sequence lacks potential glycosylation sites.Immunoblot analysis of placental tissue revealed an approximately 30-kDprotein. Northern blot analysis of human fibroblast culture mRNAdetected a transcript of approximately 2.5 kb. By Northern blotanalysis, Nomura et al. (1994) found that PRSM1, which they designatedKIAA0047, is expressed ubiquitously, with highest levels in lung andkidney as well as in HeLa and KG-1 cell lines.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Scott, I. C.; Halila, R.; Jenkins, J. M.; Mehan, S.; Apostolou, S.;Winqvist, R.; Callen, D. F.; Prockop, D. J.; Peltonen, L.; Kadler, K.E.: Molecular cloning, expression and chromosomal localization of ahuman gene encoding a 33 kDa putative metallopeptidase (PRSM1). Gene174:135-143, 1996 and

Nomura, N.; Nagase, T.; Miyajima, N.; Sazuka, T.; Tanaka, A.; Sato, S.;Seki, N.; Kawarabayasi, Y.; Ishikawa, K.; Tabata, S.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human ge.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PCOLN3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164010, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 39 (GAM39), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM39 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM39 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM39 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM39 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM39 gene encodes a GAM39 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM39 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM39precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:27, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM39 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM39 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM39 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM39 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM39 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:27, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM39folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM39 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM39 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM39 RNA is designated SEQID:386, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM39 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM39 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM39target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM39 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM39target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM39 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM39 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM39 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM39 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM39 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM39target RNA into GAM39 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM39 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM39 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM39 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM39 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM39 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM39 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM39 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM39target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM39 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM39 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 177 (C20orf177, AccessionXM_(—)290955.1) is a GAM39 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.C20orf177 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf177, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf177 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13958,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM39 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:386.

A function of GAM39 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 177 (C20orf177, Accession XM_(—)290955.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM39 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf177.

Cholinergic receptor, nicotinic, alpha polypeptide 10 (CHRNA10,Accession NM_(—)020402.2) is another GAM39 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CHRNA10 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHRNA10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHRNA10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3642, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM39 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:386.

Another function of GAM39 is therefore inhibition of Cholinergicreceptor, nicotinic, alpha polypeptide 10 (CHRNA10, AccessionNM_(—)020402.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM39 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CHRNA10.

Dehydrogenase/reductase (sdr family) member 2 (DHRS2, AccessionNM_(—)005794.1) is another GAM39 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DHRS2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DHRS2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DHRS2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1429, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM39 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:386.

Another function of GAM39 is therefore inhibition ofDehydrogenase/reductase (sdr family) member 2 (DHRS2, AccessionNM_(—)005794.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM39 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DHRS2.

FLJ23476 (Accession NM_(—)024640.1) is another GAM39 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23476 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23476,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23476 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18143, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM39 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:386.

Another function of GAM39 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23476 (AccessionNM_(—)024640.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM39 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23476.

KIAA1924 (Accession NM_(—)153239.2) is another GAM39 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1924 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1924,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1924 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17872, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM39 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:386.

Another function of GAM39 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1924 (AccessionNM_(—)153239.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM39 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1924.

LOC51161 (Accession NM_(—)016210.1) is another GAM39 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC51161 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51161,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51161 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15881, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM39 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:386.

Another function of GAM39 is therefore inhibition of LOC51161 (AccessionNM_(—)016210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM39 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51161.

LOC91040 (Accession) is another GAM39 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC91040 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91040, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC91040 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18287,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM39 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:386.

Another function of GAM39 is therefore inhibition of LOC91040(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM39 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91040.

MGC10701 (Accession NM_(—)032658.1) is another GAM39 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC10701 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10701,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10701 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19440, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM39 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:386.

Another function of GAM39 is therefore inhibition of MGC10701 (AccessionNM_(—)032658.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM39 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC10701.

MGC11335 (Accession NM_(—)030819.2) is another GAM39 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC11335 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11335,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11335 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15461, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM39 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:386.

Another function of GAM39 is therefore inhibition of MGC11335 (AccessionNM_(—)030819.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM39 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC11335.

Rad1 homolog (s. pombe) (RAD1, Accession NM_(—)133377.1) is anotherGAM39 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RAD1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RAD1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16511, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM39 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:386.

Another function of GAM39 is therefore inhibition of Rad1 homolog (s.pombe) (RAD1, Accession NM_(—)133377.1), a gene which has importantroles in DNA damage-activated mitotic and meiotic cell cyclecheckpoints. Accordingly, utilities of GAM39 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAD1.

The function of RAD1 has been established by previous studies. In thefission yeast S. pombe, the rad1+ gene product is required for DNArepair and replication. Parker et al. (1998) cloned 2 alternativelyspliced human cDNAs encoding proteins with significant homology to yeastrad1+. The longer cDNA, called Hrad1A, encodes a 282-amino acidpolypeptide, while Hrad1B encodes a 163-amino acid polypeptide. Northernblot analysis revealed that human RAD1 is expressed as mRNAs of 5, 3,and 1.3 kb in a variety of human tissues, with higher levels present insome cancer cell lines. Northern blot analysis of cells subjected toultraviolet radiation demonstrated that human RAD1 expression is notinduced in response to DNA damage. Purified RAD1 exhibited terminalexonuclease activity on double-stranded DNA, with a preference for3-prime ends. Independently, Udell et al. (1998) isolated RAD1 cDNAsfrom a spontaneously transformed human keratinocyte cDNA library. ThecDNAs encode the 282-amino acid RAD1 isoform, which is 90% and 27%identical to mouse Rad1 and S. pombe rad1+, respectively. Udell et al.(1998) found that expression of human RAD1 in yeast rad1 mutantspartially restores radiation resistance and G2 checkpoint proficiency.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Parker, A. E.; Van de Weyer, I.; Laus, M. C.; Oostveen, I.; Yon, J.;Verhasselt, P.; Luyten, W. H. M. L.: A human homologue ofSchizosaccharomyces pombe rad1+ checkpoint gene encodes an exonuclease.J. Biol. Chem. 273:18332-18339, 1998; and

Udell, C. M.; Lee, S. K.; Davey, S.: HRAD1 and MRAD1 encode mammalianhomologues of the fission yeast rad1+ cell cycle checkpoint controlgene. Nucleic Acids Res. 26:3971-3976, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RAD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603153, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Small nuclear rna activating complex, polypeptide 4, 190 kda(SNAPC4, Accession NM_(—)003086.1) is another GAM39 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNAPC4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNAPC4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNAPC4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM39 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:386.

Another function of GAM39 is therefore inhibition of Small nuclear rnaactivating complex, polypeptide 4, 190 kda (SNAPC4, AccessionNM_(—)003086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM39 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNAPC4.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 40 (GAM40), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM40 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM40 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM40 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM40 gene encodes a GAM40 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM40 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:126, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:126is located at position 72533165 relative to chromosome 10.

GAM40 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM40 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM40 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM40 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM40 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:126, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM40folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM40 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA is designated SEQID:396, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM40 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM40target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM40target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM40 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM40 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM40 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM40target RNA into GAM40 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM40 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM40 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM40 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM40 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM40 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM40target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM40 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM40 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family a (abc1), member 9 (ABCA9, AccessionNP_(—)759018.1) is a GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ABCA9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCA9, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABCA9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10551,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

A function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Atp-binding cassette,sub-family a (abc1), member 9 (ABCA9, Accession NP_(—)759018.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCA9.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family a (abc1), member 9 (ABCA9, AccessionNP_(—)525022.2) is another GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ABCA9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCA9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCA9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10551, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family a (abc1), member 9 (ABCA9, AccessionNP_(—)525022.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABCA9.

Actin, gamma 2, smooth muscle, enteric (ACTG2, Accession NP_001606.1) isanother GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACTG2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ACTG2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACTG2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:465, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Actin, gamma 2,smooth muscle, enteric (ACTG2, Accession NP_(—)001606.1), a gene whichare involved in various types of cell motility and are ubiquitouslyexpressed in all eukaryotic cells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ACTG2.

The function of ACTG2 has been established by previous studies. Miwa etal. (1991) isolated recombinant phages that carried the human smoothmuscle (enteric) gamma-actin gene (which they symbolized ACTSG) fromhuman genomic DNA libraries. The gene, designated ACTG2, contained one5-prime untranslated exon and 8 coding exons extending for 27 kb; themapping of the gene to chromosome 2 was demonstrated by study ofrodent-human somatic cell hybrids. Ueyama et al. (1995) isolated genomicclones containing the gene (which has also been symbolized ACTA3) andmapped the gene to 2p13.1 by fluorescence in situ hybridization. Fromthe characterized molecular structures of the 6 human actin isoformgenes, Miwa et al. (1991) proposed a hypothesis of the evolutionarypathway of the actin gene family. Each of the 5 other actin genes mapsto a separate chromosome. Ueyama et al. (1995) demonstrated that theHindIII RFLP in the first intron of the gene is due to thepresence/absence of a 24-bp sequence harboring a HindIII restrictionsite. A biallelic system was found to have allelic frequencies of 45(HindIII-minus):55 (HindIII-Plus).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Miwa, T.; Manabe, Y.; Kurokawa, K.; Kamada, S.; Kanda, N.; Bruns, G.;Ueyama, H.; Kakunaga, T.: Structure, chromosome location, and expressionof the human smooth muscle (enteric type) gamma-actin gene: evolution ofsix human actin genes. Molec. Cell. Biol. 11:3296-3306, 1991; and

Ueyama, H.; Inazawa, J.; Nishino, H.; Han-Xiang, D.; Ochiai, Y.; Ohkubo,I.: Chromosomal mapping of the human smooth muscle actin gene (enterictype, ACTA3) to 2p13.1 and molecular natur.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ACTG2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 102545, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adp-ribosyltransferase (nad+; poly (adp-ribose)polymerase)-like 3 (ADPRTL3, Accession NP_(—)005476.1) is another GAM40target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADPRTL3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ADPRTL3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADPRTL3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2591, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition ofAdp-ribosyltransferase (nad+; poly (adp-ribose) polymerase)-like 3(ADPRTL3, Accession NP_(—)005476.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ADPRTL3.

Adenylate kinase 5 (AK5, Accession NP_(—)777283.1) is another GAM40target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AK5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by AK5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AK5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6701, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate kinase 5(AK5, Accession NP_(—)777283.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AK5.

Adenylate kinase 5 (AK5, Accession NP_(—)036225.2) is another GAM40target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AK5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by AK5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AK5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6701, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate kinase 5(AK5, Accession NP_(—)036225.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AK5.

Amelogenin (x chromosome, amelogenesis imperfecta 1) (AMELX, AccessionNP_(—)001133.1) is another GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AMELX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AMELX, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AMELX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5458, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Amelogenin (xchromosome, amelogenesis imperfecta 1) (AMELX, AccessionNP_(—)001133.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AMELX.

Basic, immunoglobulin-like variable motif containing (BIVM, AccessionNP_060163.2) is another GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BIVM BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BIVM, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BIVM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10429, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Basic,immunoglobulin-like variable motif containing (BIVM, AccessionNP_(—)060163.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BIVM.

C14orf45 (Accession NP_(—)079333.1) is another GAM40target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C14orf45 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf45,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf45 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7225, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of C14orf45 (AccessionNP_(—)079333.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C14orf45.

Calsequestrin 2 (cardiac muscle) (CASQ2, Accession NP_(—)001223.1) isanother GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASQ2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CASQ2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASQ2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14756, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Calsequestrin 2(cardiac muscle) (CASQ2, Accession NP_(—)001223.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CASQ2.

CDK11 (Accession XP_(—)166324.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDK11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDK11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDK11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2021, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of CDK11 (AccessionXP_(—)166324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDK11.

CGI-01 (Accession NP_(—)057019.2) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-01 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-01,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-01 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18067, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of CGI-01 (AccessionNP_(—)057019.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-01.

Chloride channel 6 (CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068504.1) is another GAM40target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLCN6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CLCN6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CLCN6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2020, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068504.1), a gene which is a voltage- gatedchloride channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLCN6.

The function of CLCN6 has been established by previous studies. Membersof the mammalian CLCN family of voltage-gated chloride channels displaydifferential tissue distribution and perform diverse functions. Nomuraet al. (1994) identified a partial human CLCN6 cDNA, which they calledKIAA0046. Northern blot analysis revealed that CLCN6 was expressedwidely. Using the partial cDNA sequence of Nomura et al. (1994), Brandtand Jentsch (1995) cloned human cerebral cortex cDNAs that covered theentire CLCN6 coding region. The predicted 869-amino acid protein wascalled CLC6 by them. The amino acid sequence of CLCN6 is 45% identicalto that of CLCN7 (OMIM Ref. No. 602727) but only 23 to 29% identical tothe sequences of other known CLCNs. Therefore, Brandt and Jentsch (1995)stated that CLCN6 and CLCN7 together define a new branch of the chloridechannel protein family. By Northern blot analysis, Brandt and Jentsch(1995) found that CLCN6 was expressed as an approximately 6-kb mRNA inall tissues examined. Eggermont et al. (1997) identified 4 differentCLCN6 cDNAs that represent alternatively spliced transcripts. Nomura etal. (1994) mapped the CLCN6 gene to chromosome 1 using a somatic cellhybrid panel. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Brandt and Jentsch(1995) refined the localization of the CLCN6 gene to 1p36. They notedthat 2 genes encoding kidney- specific chloride channels, CLCNKA (OMIMRef. No. 602024) and CLCNKB (OMIM Ref. No. 602023), also map to 1p36.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

REFERENCES 1. Brandt, S.; Jentsch, T. J.: ClC-6 and ClC-7 are two novelbroadly expressed members of the CLC chloride channel family. FEBS Lett.377:15-20, 1995; and

Eggermont, J.; Buyse, G.; Voets, T.; Tytgat, J.; De Smedt, H.;Droogmans, G.: Alternative splicing of ClC-6 (a member of the ClCchloride-channel family) transcripts generates three tr.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CLCN6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602726, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chloride channel 6 (CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)001277.1) isanother GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLCN6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CLCN6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CLCN6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2020, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)001277.1), a gene which is a voltage- gatedchloride channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLCN6.

The function of CLCN6 has been established by previous studies. Membersof the mammalian CLCN family of voltage-gated chloride channels displaydifferential tissue distribution and perform diverse functions. Nomuraet al. (1994) identified a partial human CLCN6 cDNA, which they calledKIAA0046. Northern blot analysis revealed that CLCN6 was expressedwidely. Using the partial cDNA sequence of Nomura et al. (1994), Brandtand Jentsch (1995) cloned human cerebral cortex cDNAs that covered theentire CLCN6 coding region. The predicted 869-amino acid protein wascalled CLC6 by them. The amino acid sequence of CLCN6 is 45% identicalto that of CLCN7 (OMIM Ref. No. 602727) but only 23 to 29% identical tothe sequences of other known CLCNs. Therefore, Brandt and Jentsch (1995)stated that CLCN6 and CLCN7 together define a new branch of the chloridechannel protein family. By Northern blot analysis, Brandt and Jentsch(1995) found that CLCN6 was expressed as an approximately 6-kb mRNA inall tissues examined. Eggermont et al. (1997) identified 4 differentCLCN6 cDNAs that represent alternatively spliced transcripts. Nomura etal. (1994) mapped the CLCN6 gene to chromosome 1 using a somatic cellhybrid panel. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Brandt and Jentsch(1995) refined the localization of the CLCN6 gene to 1p36. They notedthat 2 genes encoding kidney- specific chloride channels, CLCNKA (OMIMRef. No. 602024) and CLCNKB (OMIM Ref. No. 602023), also map to 1p36.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

REFERENCES 1. Brandt, S.; Jentsch, T. J.: ClC-6 and ClC-7 are two novelbroadly expressed members of the CLC chloride channel family. FEBS Lett.377:15-20, 1995; and

Eggermont, J.; Buyse, G.; Voets, T.; Tytgat, J.; De Smedt, H.;Droogmans, G.: Alternative splicing of ClC-6 (a member of the ClCchloride-channel family) transcripts generates three tr.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CLCN6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602726, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chloride channel 6 (CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068503.1) isanother GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLCN6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CLCN6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CLCN6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2020, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068503.1), a gene which is a voltage- gatedchloride channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLCN6.

The function of CLCN6 has been established by previous studies. Membersof the mammalian CLCN family of voltage-gated chloride channels displaydifferential tissue distribution and perform diverse functions. Nomuraet al. (1994) identified a partial human CLCN6 cDNA, which they calledKIAA0046. Northern blot analysis revealed that CLCN6 was expressedwidely. Using the partial cDNA sequence of Nomura et al. (1994), Brandtand Jentsch (1995) cloned human cerebral cortex cDNAs that covered theentire CLCN6 coding region. The predicted 869-amino acid protein wascalled CLC6 by them. The amino acid sequence of CLCN6 is 45% identicalto that of CLCN7 (OMIM Ref. No. 602727) but only 23 to 29% identical tothe sequences of other known CLCNs. Therefore, Brandt and Jentsch (1995)stated that CLCN6 and CLCN7 together define a new branch of the chloridechannel protein family. By Northern blot analysis, Brandt and Jentsch(1995) found that CLCN6 was expressed as an approximately 6-kb mRNA inall tissues examined. Eggermont et al. (1997) identified 4 differentCLCN6 cDNAs that represent alternatively spliced transcripts. Nomura etal. (1994) mapped the CLCN6 gene to chromosome 1 using a somatic cellhybrid panel. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Brandt and Jentsch(1995) refined the localization of the CLCN6 gene to 1p36. They notedthat 2 genes encoding kidney- specific chloride channels, CLCNKA (OMIMRef. No. 602024) and CLCNKB (OMIM Ref. No. 602023), also map to 1p36.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

REFERENCES 1. Brandt, S.; Jentsch, T. J.: ClC-6 and ClC-7 are two novelbroadly expressed members of the CLC chloride channel family. FEBS Lett.377:15-20, 1995; and

Eggermont, J.; Buyse, G.; Voets, T.; Tytgat, J.; De Smedt, H.;Droogmans, G.: Alternative splicing of ClC-6 (a member of the ClCchloride-channel family) transcripts generates three tr.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CLCN6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602726, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chloride channel 6 (CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068505.1) isanother GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLCN6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CLCN6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CLCN6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2020, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068505.1), a gene which is a voltage- gatedchloride channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLCN6.

The function of CLCN6 has been established by previous studies. Membersof the mammalian CLCN family of voltage-gated chloride channels displaydifferential tissue distribution and perform diverse functions. Nomuraet al. (1994) identified a partial human CLCN6 cDNA, which they calledKIAA0046. Northern blot analysis revealed that CLCN6 was expressedwidely. Using the partial cDNA sequence of Nomura et al. (1994), Brandtand Jentsch (1995) cloned human cerebral cortex cDNAs that covered theentire CLCN6 coding region. The predicted 869-amino acid protein wascalled CLC6 by them. The amino acid sequence of CLCN6 is 45% identicalto that of CLCN7 (OMIM Ref. No. 602727) but only 23 to 29% identical tothe sequences of other known CLCNs. Therefore, Brandt and Jentsch (1995)stated that CLCN6 and CLCN7 together define a new branch of the chloridechannel protein family. By Northern blot analysis, Brandt and Jentsch(1995) found that CLCN6 was expressed as an approximately 6-kb mRNA inall tissues examined. Eggermont et al. (1997) identified 4 differentCLCN6 cDNAs that represent alternatively spliced transcripts. Nomura etal. (1994) mapped the CLCN6 gene to chromosome 1 using a somatic cellhybrid panel. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Brandt and Jentsch(1995) refined the localization of the CLCN6 gene to 1p36. They notedthat 2 genes encoding kidney- specific chloride channels, CLCNKA (OMIMRef. No. 602024) and CLCNKB (OMIM Ref. No. 602023), also map to 1p36.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

REFERENCES 1. Brandt, S.; Jentsch, T. J.: ClC-6 and ClC-7 are two novelbroadly expressed members of the CLC chloride channel family. FEBS Lett.377:15-20, 1995; and

Eggermont, J.; Buyse, G.; Voets, T.; Tytgat, J.; De Smedt, H.;Droogmans, G.: Alternative splicing of ClC-6 (a member of the ClCchloride-channel family) transcripts generates three tr.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CLCN6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602726, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chemokine (c-x-c motif) receptor 4 (CXCR4, AccessionNP_(—)003458.1) is another GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CXCR4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CXCR4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CXCR4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7288, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) receptor 4 (CXCR4, Accession NP_(—)003458.1), a gene whichmediates intracellular calcium flux. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CXCR4.

The function of CXCR4 has been established by previous studies. Severalreceptors for neuropeptide Y (NPY; 162640) have been demonstrated andshown to differ in pharmacologic characteristics, tissue distribution,and structure of the encoding genes; see the NPY Y1 receptor (NPY1R;162641) and the NPY Y2 receptor (NPY2R; 162642). Herzog et al. (1993)cloned, sequenced, and mapped the human homolog of a proposed bovine NPYY3 receptor reported by Rimland et al. (1991). The human cDNA clone wasderived from a human lung cDNA library. The 1,670-bp sequence predicts asingle open reading frame (ORF) of 352 amino acids, with 92% amino acididentity to the reported bovine sequence. The amino acid sequence sharesfeatures common to many other G protein- coupled receptors, includingthe 7-transmembrane regions and putative glycosylation andphosphorylation sites. The receptor shows 36% identity to theinterleukin-8 receptor (IL8RA; 146929), which is located on chromosome2, and to the angiotensin II receptor (AGTR1; 106165), but only 21%identity to the NPY Y1 receptor. Furthermore, Herzog et al. (1993)reported that NPY and a number of other ligands failed to induce anychange in cytosolic calcium levels in transfected cells, suggesting thatthis clone represented a novel neuropeptide receptor. By PCR analysis ofhuman/hamster hybrid cell DNA they showed that the NPY3R gene is locatedon human chromosome 2. Jazin et al. (1993) independently found that theY3 receptor does not respond to NPY. The recruitment of leukocytes toinflamed tissues involves interleukin-8 (IL8; 146930) and severalrelated chemotactic cytokines that attract and activate leukocytes.Loetscher et al. (1994) noted that these proteins are similar in size,have marked sequence similarities, and are characterized by 4 conservedcysteines that form 2 essential disulfide bonds. Two subfamilies aredistinguished according to the arrangement of the first 2 cysteines,which are either adjacent (CC subfamily) or separated by one amino acid(CXC subfamily). The CXC cytokines activate primarily neutrophilleukocytes, while CC cytokines act on monocytes, basophils, andeosinophils. These chemotactic agonists act via 7-transmembrane domain,G protein-coupled receptors, e.g., the 2 interleukin-8 receptors, IL8RAand IL8RB (OMIM Ref. No. 146928). Chemotactic cytokines of the CCsubfamily do not bind to IL8 receptors. Loetscher et al. (1994) isolatedfrom a human blood monocyte cDNA library a cDNA clone encoding a proteinof 352 amino acids, corresponding to a receptor of the 7- transmembranedomain, G protein-coupled type. They referred to the gene and thededuced protein as LESTR for ‘leukocyte-derived seven-transmembranedomain receptor.’ It shows 92.6% identity with a bovine neuropeptide Yreceptor. In the monocyte library, LESTR cDNA fragments were about 20times as frequent as cDNA coding for IL8RA and IL8RB, and much higherlevels of mRNA specific for LESTR than for IL8R were found in humanblood neutrophils and lymphocytes. Although the ligand for LESTR couldnot be identified among a large number of chemotactic cytokines, thehigh expression in white blood cells and the marked sequence relation toIL8RA and IL8RB suggested to Loetscher et al. (1994) that LESTR mayfunction in the activation of inflammatory cells. CXCR4 mRNA isexpressed at sites of neuronal and progenitor cell migration in thehippocampus at late embryonic and early postnatal ages. SDF1 mRNA, theonly known ligand for the CXCR4 receptor, is expressed close to thesemigration sites, in the meninges investing the hippocampal primordiumand in the primordium itself. In mice engineered to lack the CXCR4receptor, Lu et al. (2002) found that the morphology of the hippocampaldentate gyrus was dramatically altered. Gene expression markers fordentate gyrus granule neurons and bromodeoxyuridine labeling of dividingcells showed an underlying defect in the stream of postmitotic cells andsecondary dentate progenitor cells that migrate toward and form thedentate gyrus. In the absence of CXCR4, the number of dividing cells inthe migratory stream and in the dentate gyrus itself was reduced, andneurons appeared to differentiate prematurely before reaching theirtarget. Thus, Lu et al. (2002) concluded that the SDF1/CXCR4 chemokinesignaling system has a role in dentate gyrus morphogenesis. The dentategyrus is unusual as a site of adult neurogenesis. They found that bothCXCR4 and SDF1 are expressed in the adult dentate gyrus, suggesting anongoing role in dentate gyrus morphogenesis

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lu, M.; Grove, E. A.; Miller, R. J.: Abnormal development of thehippocampal dentate gyrus in mice lacking the CXCR4 chemokine receptor.Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 99:7090-7095, 2002; and

Ma, Q.; Jones, D.; Borghesani, P. R.; Segal, R. A.; Nagasawa, T.;Kishimoto, T.; Bronson, R. T.; Springer, T. A.: ImpairedB-lymphopoiesis, myelopoiesis, and derailed cerebellar neur.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CXCR4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 162643, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CYP19A1 (Accession NP_(—)000094.2) is another GAM40 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP19A1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CYP19A1, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP19A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20107, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of CYP19A1 (AccessionNP_(—)000094.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP19A1.

CYP19A1 (Accession NP_(—)112503.1) is another GAM40target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP19A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CYP19A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP19A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20107, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of CYP19A1 (AccessionNP_(—)112503.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP19A1.

DKFZp547G183 (Accession NP_(—)061175.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547G183 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547G183, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547G183 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18002, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547G183(Accession NP_(—)061175.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547G183.

Dystrophin (muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD,Accession NP_(—)004004.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDMD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DMD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004004.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD has been established by previous studies. Roberts etal. (1992) described a general approach to the identification of thebasic defect in the one-third of DMD patients who do not show a grossrearrangement of the dystrophin gene. The method involved nestedamplification, chemical mismatched detection, and sequencing of reversetranscripts of trace amounts of dystrophin mRNA from peripheral bloodlymphocytes. Analysis of the entire coding region (11 kb) in 7 patientsresulted in detection of a sequence change in each case that was clearlysufficient to cause the disease. All the mutations were expected tocause premature translation termination, and the resulting phenotypeswere thus equivalent to those caused by frameshifting deletions; see300377.0003-300377.0009. Deletions and point mutations in the DMD genecause either DMD or the milder Becker muscular dystrophy, depending onwhether the translational reading frame is lost or maintained. DeAngelis et al. (2002) reasoned that because internal in-frame deletionsin the protein produce only mild myopathic symptoms, a partiallycorrected phenotype could be restored by preventing the inclusion ofspecific mutated exons in the mature dystrophin mRNA. Such control hadpreviously been accomplished by the use of synthetic oligonucleotides.To circumvent the disadvantageous necessity for periodic administrationof the synthetic oligonucleotides, De Angelis et al. (2002) producedseveral constructs able to express in vivo, in a stable fashion, largeamounts of chimeric RNAs containing antisense sequences. They showedthat antisense molecules against exon 51 splice junctions were able todirect skipping of that exon in the human DMD deletion 48-50 and torescue dystrophin synthesis. They also showed that the highest skippingactivity occurred when antisense constructs against the 5-prime and3-prime splice sites were coexpressed in the same cell. The effects weretested in cultured myoblasts from a DMD patient. The deletion of exons48-50 resulted in a premature termination codon in exon 51. Theantisense sequences complementary to exon 51 splice junctions inducedefficient skipping of exon 51 and partial rescue of dystrophinsynthesis. X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy is a dystrophinopathycharacterized by severe cardiomyopathy with no skeletal muscleinvolvement. Several XLCM patients have been described with mutationsthat abolish dystrophin muscle isoform expression, but with increasedexpression of brain and cerebellar Purkinje isoforms of the geneexclusively in the skeletal muscle. Bastianutto et al. (2001) determinedthat 2 XLCM patients bore deletions that removed the muscle promoter andexon 1, but not the brain and cerebellar Purkinje promoters. The brainand cerebellar Purkinje promoters were found to be essentially inactivein muscle cell lines and primary cultures. Since dystrophin muscleenhancer 1 (DME1), a muscle-specific enhancer, is preserved in thesepatients, the authors tested its ability to upregulate the brain andcerebellar Purkinje promoters in muscle cells. Brain and cerebellarPurkinje promoter activity was significantly increased in the presenceof DME1, and activation was observed exclusively in cells presenting askeletal muscle phenotype versus cardiomyocytes. The authors suggested arole for DME1 in the induction of brain and cerebellar Purkinje isoformexpression in the skeletal muscle of XLCM patients defective for muscleisoform expression.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DMD.Using DNA microarray, Porter et al. (2002) established a molecularsignature of dystrophinopathy in the mdx mouse. In leg muscle, 242differentially expressed genes were identified. Data provided evidencefor coordinated activity of numerous components of a chronicinflammatory response, including cytokine and chemokine signaling,leukocyte adhesion and diapedesis, invasive cell type-specific markers,and complement system activation. Upregulation of secretedphosphoprotein 1 (SPP1; 166490) mRNA and protein in dystrophic muscleidentified a novel linkage between inflammatory cells and repairprocesses. Extracellular matrix genes were upregulated in mdx to levelssimilar to those in DMD. Since, unlike DMD, mdx exhibits littlefibrosis, data suggested that collagen regulation at posttranscriptionalstages may mediate extensive fibrosis in DMD.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DMD isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

De Angelis, F. G.; Sthandier, O.; Berarducci, B.; Toso, S.; Galluzzi,G.; Ricci, E.; Cossu, G.; Bozzoni, I.: Chimeric snRNA molecules carryingantisense sequences against the splice junctions of exon 51 of thedystrophin pre-mRNA induce exon skipping and restoration of a dystrophinsynthesis in delta-48-50 DMD cells. Proc Nat. Acad. Sci. 99:9456-9461,2002; and

Bastianutto, C.; Bestard, J. A.; Lahnakoski, K.; Broere, D.; De Visser,M.; Zaccolo, M.; Pozzan, T.; Ferlini, A.; Muntoni, F.; Patarnello, T.;Klamut, H. J.: Dystrophin muscle enhance.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DMD are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300377, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dystrophin (muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types)(DMD, Accession NP_(—)004014.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDMD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DMD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004014.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD has been established by previous studies. Roberts etal. (1992) described a general approach to the identification of thebasic defect in the one-third of DMD patients who do not show a grossrearrangement of the dystrophin gene. The method involved nestedamplification, chemical mismatched detection, and sequencing of reversetranscripts of trace amounts of dystrophin mRNA from peripheral bloodlymphocytes. Analysis of the entire coding region (11 kb) in 7 patientsresulted in detection of a sequence change in each case that was clearlysufficient to cause the disease. All the mutations were expected tocause premature translation termination, and the resulting phenotypeswere thus equivalent to those caused by frameshifting deletions; see300377.0003-300377.0009. Deletions and point mutations in the DMD genecause either DMD or the milder Becker muscular dystrophy, depending onwhether the translational reading frame is lost or maintained. DeAngelis et al. (2002) reasoned that because internal in-frame deletionsin the protein produce only mild myopathic symptoms, a partiallycorrected phenotype could be restored by preventing the inclusion ofspecific mutated exons in the mature dystrophin mRNA. Such control hadpreviously been accomplished by the use of synthetic oligonucleotides.To circumvent the disadvantageous necessity for periodic administrationof the synthetic oligonucleotides, De Angelis et al. (2002) producedseveral constructs able to express in vivo, in a stable fashion, largeamounts of chimeric RNAs containing antisense sequences. They showedthat antisense molecules against exon 51 splice junctions were able todirect skipping of that exon in the human DMD deletion 48-50 and torescue dystrophin synthesis. They also showed that the highest skippingactivity occurred when antisense constructs against the 5-prime and3-prime splice sites were coexpressed in the same cell. The effects weretested in cultured myoblasts from a DMD patient. The deletion of exons48-50 resulted in a premature termination codon in exon 51. Theantisense sequences complementary to exon 51 splice junctions inducedefficient skipping of exon 51 and partial rescue of dystrophinsynthesis. X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy is a dystrophinopathycharacterized by severe cardiomyopathy with no skeletal muscleinvolvement. Several XLCM patients have been described with mutationsthat abolish dystrophin muscle isoform expression, but with increasedexpression of brain and cerebellar Purkinje isoforms of the geneexclusively in the skeletal muscle. Bastianutto et al. (2001) determinedthat 2 XLCM patients bore deletions that removed the muscle promoter andexon 1, but not the brain and cerebellar Purkinje promoters. The brainand cerebellar Purkinje promoters were found to be essentially inactivein muscle cell lines and primary cultures. Since dystrophin muscleenhancer 1 (DME1), a muscle-specific enhancer, is preserved in thesepatients, the authors tested its ability to upregulate the brain andcerebellar Purkinje promoters in muscle cells. Brain and cerebellarPurkinje promoter activity was significantly increased in the presenceof DME1, and activation was observed exclusively in cells presenting askeletal muscle phenotype versus cardiomyocytes. The authors suggested arole for DME1 in the induction of brain and cerebellar Purkinje isoformexpression in the skeletal muscle of XLCM patients defective for muscleisoform expression.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DMD.Using DNA microarray, Porter et al. (2002) established a molecularsignature of dystrophinopathy in the mdx mouse. In leg muscle, 242differentially expressed genes were identified. Data provided evidencefor coordinated activity of numerous components of a chronicinflammatory response, including cytokine and chemokine signaling,leukocyte adhesion and diapedesis, invasive cell type-specific markers,and complement system activation. Upregulation of secretedphosphoprotein 1 (SPP1; 166490) mRNA and protein in dystrophic muscleidentified a novel linkage between inflammatory cells and repairprocesses. Extracellular matrix genes were upregulated in mdx to levelssimilar to those in DMD. Since, unlike DMD, mdx exhibits littlefibrosis, data suggested that collagen regulation at posttranscriptionalstages may mediate extensive fibrosis in DMD.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DMD isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

De Angelis, F. G.; Sthandier, O.; Berarducci, B.; Toso, S.; Galluzzi,G.; Ricci, E.; Cossu, G.; Bozzoni, I.: Chimeric snRNA molecules carryingantisense sequences against the splice junctions of exon 51 of thedystrophin pre-mRNA induce exon skipping and restoration of a dystrophinsynthesis in delta-48-50 DMD cells. Proc Nat. Acad. Sci. 99:9456-9461,2002; and

Bastianutto, C.; Bestard, J. A.; Lahnakoski, K.; Broere, D.; De Visser,M.; Zaccolo, M.; Pozzan, T.; Ferlini, A.; Muntoni, F.; Patarnello, T.;Klamut, H. J.: Dystrophin muscle enhance.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DMD are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300377, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dystrophin (muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types)(DMD, Accession NP_(—)004013.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDMD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DMD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004013.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD has been established by previous studies. Roberts etal. (1992) described a general approach to the identification of thebasic defect in the one-third of DMD patients who do not show a grossrearrangement of the dystrophin gene. The method involved nestedamplification, chemical mismatched detection, and sequencing of reversetranscripts of trace amounts of dystrophin mRNA from peripheral bloodlymphocytes. Analysis of the entire coding region (11 kb) in 7 patientsresulted in detection of a sequence change in each case that was clearlysufficient to cause the disease. All the mutations were expected tocause premature translation termination, and the resulting phenotypeswere thus equivalent to those caused by frameshifting deletions; see300377.0003-300377.0009. Deletions and point mutations in the DMD genecause either DMD or the milder Becker muscular dystrophy, depending onwhether the translational reading frame is lost or maintained. DeAngelis et al. (2002) reasoned that because internal in-frame deletionsin the protein produce only mild myopathic symptoms, a partiallycorrected phenotype could be restored by preventing the inclusion ofspecific mutated exons in the mature dystrophin mRNA. Such control hadpreviously been accomplished by the use of synthetic oligonucleotides.To circumvent the disadvantageous necessity for periodic administrationof the synthetic oligonucleotides, De Angelis et al. (2002) producedseveral constructs able to express in vivo, in a stable fashion, largeamounts of chimeric RNAs containing antisense sequences. They showedthat antisense molecules against exon 51 splice junctions were able todirect skipping of that exon in the human DMD deletion 48-50 and torescue dystrophin synthesis. They also showed that the highest skippingactivity occurred when antisense constructs against the 5-prime and3-prime splice sites were coexpressed in the same cell. The effects weretested in cultured myoblasts from a DMD patient. The deletion of exons48-50 resulted in a premature termination codon in exon 51. Theantisense sequences complementary to exon 51 splice junctions inducedefficient skipping of exon 51 and partial rescue of dystrophinsynthesis. X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy is a dystrophinopathycharacterized by severe cardiomyopathy with no skeletal muscleinvolvement. Several XLCM patients have been described with mutationsthat abolish dystrophin muscle isoform expression, but with increasedexpression of brain and cerebellar Purkinje isoforms of the geneexclusively in the skeletal muscle. Bastianutto et al. (2001) determinedthat 2 XLCM patients bore deletions that removed the muscle promoter andexon 1, but not the brain and cerebellar Purkinje promoters. The brainand cerebellar Purkinje promoters were found to be essentially inactivein muscle cell lines and primary cultures. Since dystrophin muscleenhancer 1 (DME1), a muscle-specific enhancer, is preserved in thesepatients, the authors tested its ability to upregulate the brain andcerebellar Purkinje promoters in muscle cells. Brain and cerebellarPurkinje promoter activity was significantly increased in the presenceof DME1, and activation was observed exclusively in cells presenting askeletal muscle phenotype versus cardiomyocytes. The authors suggested arole for DME1 in the induction of brain and cerebellar Purkinje isoformexpression in the skeletal muscle of XLCM patients defective for muscleisoform expression.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DMD.Using DNA microarray, Porter et al. (2002) established a molecularsignature of dystrophinopathy in the mdx mouse. In leg muscle, 242differentially expressed genes were identified. Data provided evidencefor coordinated activity of numerous components of a chronicinflammatory response, including cytokine and chemokine signaling,leukocyte adhesion and diapedesis, invasive cell type-specific markers,and complement system activation. Upregulation of secretedphosphoprotein 1 (SPP1; 166490) mRNA and protein in dystrophic muscleidentified a novel linkage between inflammatory cells and repairprocesses. Extracellular matrix genes were upregulated in mdx to levelssimilar to those in DMD. Since, unlike DMD, mdx exhibits littlefibrosis, data suggested that collagen regulation at posttranscriptionalstages may mediate extensive fibrosis in DMD.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DMD isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

De Angelis, F. G.; Sthandier, O.; Berarducci, B.; Toso, S.; Galluzzi,G.; Ricci, E.; Cossu, G.; Bozzoni, I.: Chimeric snRNA molecules carryingantisense sequences against the splice junctions of exon 51 of thedystrophin pre-mRNA induce exon skipping and restoration of a dystrophinsynthesis in delta-48-50 DMD cells. Proc Nat. Acad. Sci. 99:9456-9461,2002; and

Bastianutto, C.; Bestard, J. A.; Lahnakoski, K.; Broere, D.; De Visser,M.; Zaccolo, M.; Pozzan, T.; Ferlini, A.; Muntoni, F.; Patarnello, T.;Klamut, H. J.: Dystrophin muscle enhance.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DMD are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300377, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dystrophin (muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types)(DMD, Accession NP_(—)004011.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDMD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DMD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004011.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD has been established by previous studies. Roberts etal. (1992) described a general approach to the identification of thebasic defect in the one-third of DMD patients who do not show a grossrearrangement of the dystrophin gene. The method involved nestedamplification, chemical mismatched detection, and sequencing of reversetranscripts of trace amounts of dystrophin mRNA from peripheral bloodlymphocytes. Analysis of the entire coding region (11 kb) in 7 patientsresulted in detection of a sequence change in each case that was clearlysufficient to cause the disease. All the mutations were expected tocause premature translation termination, and the resulting phenotypeswere thus equivalent to those caused by frameshifting deletions; see300377.0003-300377.0009. Deletions and point mutations in the DMD genecause either DMD or the milder Becker muscular dystrophy, depending onwhether the translational reading frame is lost or maintained. DeAngelis et al. (2002) reasoned that because internal in-frame deletionsin the protein produce only mild myopathic symptoms, a partiallycorrected phenotype could be restored by preventing the inclusion ofspecific mutated exons in the mature dystrophin mRNA. Such control hadpreviously been accomplished by the use of synthetic oligonucleotides.To circumvent the disadvantageous necessity for periodic administrationof the synthetic oligonucleotides, De Angelis et al. (2002) producedseveral constructs able to express in vivo, in a stable fashion, largeamounts of chimeric RNAs containing antisense sequences. They showedthat antisense molecules against exon 51 splice junctions were able todirect skipping of that exon in the human DMD deletion 48-50 and torescue dystrophin synthesis. They also showed that the highest skippingactivity occurred when antisense constructs against the 5-prime and3-prime splice sites were coexpressed in the same cell. The effects weretested in cultured myoblasts from a DMD patient. The deletion of exons48-50 resulted in a premature termination codon in exon 51. Theantisense sequences complementary to exon 51 splice junctions inducedefficient skipping of exon 51 and partial rescue of dystrophinsynthesis. X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy is a dystrophinopathycharacterized by severe cardiomyopathy with no skeletal muscleinvolvement. Several XLCM patients have been described with mutationsthat abolish dystrophin muscle isoform expression, but with increasedexpression of brain and cerebellar Purkinje isoforms of the geneexclusively in the skeletal muscle. Bastianutto et al. (2001) determinedthat 2 XLCM patients bore deletions that removed the muscle promoter andexon 1, but not the brain and cerebellar Purkinje promoters. The brainand cerebellar Purkinje promoters were found to be essentially inactivein muscle cell lines and primary cultures. Since dystrophin muscleenhancer 1 (DME1), a muscle-specific enhancer, is preserved in thesepatients, the authors tested its ability to upregulate the brain andcerebellar Purkinje promoters in muscle cells. Brain and cerebellarPurkinje promoter activity was significantly increased in the presenceof DME1, and activation was observed exclusively in cells presenting askeletal muscle phenotype versus cardiomyocytes. The authors suggested arole for DME1 in the induction of brain and cerebellar Purkinje isoformexpression in the skeletal muscle of XLCM patients defective for muscleisoform expression.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DMD.Using DNA microarray, Porter et al. (2002) established a molecularsignature of dystrophinopathy in the mdx mouse. In leg muscle, 242differentially expressed genes were identified. Data provided evidencefor coordinated activity of numerous components of a chronicinflammatory response, including cytokine and chemokine signaling,leukocyte adhesion and diapedesis, invasive cell type-specific markers,and complement system activation. Upregulation of secretedphosphoprotein 1 (SPP1; 166490) mRNA and protein in dystrophic muscleidentified a novel linkage between inflammatory cells and repairprocesses. Extracellular matrix genes were upregulated in mdx to levelssimilar to those in DMD. Since, unlike DMD, mdx exhibits littlefibrosis, data suggested that collagen regulation at posttranscriptionalstages may mediate extensive fibrosis in DMD.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DMD isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

De Angelis, F. G.; Sthandier, O.; Berarducci, B.; Toso, S.; Galluzzi,G.; Ricci, E.; Cossu, G.; Bozzoni, I.: Chimeric snRNA molecules carryingantisense sequences against the splice junctions of exon 51 of thedystrophin pre-mRNA induce exon skipping and restoration of a dystrophinsynthesis in delta-48-50 DMD cells. Proc Nat. Acad. Sci. 99:9456-9461,2002; and

Bastianutto, C.; Bestard, J. A.; Lahnakoski, K.; Broere, D.; De Visser,M.; Zaccolo, M.; Pozzan, T.; Ferlini, A.; Muntoni, F.; Patarnello, T.;Klamut, H. J.: Dystrophin muscle enhance.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DMD are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300377, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dystrophin (muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types)(DMD, Accession NP_(—)004012.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDMD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DMD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004012.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD has been established by previous studies. Roberts etal. (1992) described a general approach to the identification of thebasic defect in the one-third of DMD patients who do not show a grossrearrangement of the dystrophin gene. The method involved nestedamplification, chemical mismatched detection, and sequencing of reversetranscripts of trace amounts of dystrophin mRNA from peripheral bloodlymphocytes. Analysis of the entire coding region (11 kb) in 7 patientsresulted in detection of a sequence change in each case that was clearlysufficient to cause the disease. All the mutations were expected tocause premature translation termination, and the resulting phenotypeswere thus equivalent to those caused by frameshifting deletions; see300377.0003-300377.0009. Deletions and point mutations in the DMD genecause either DMD or the milder Becker muscular dystrophy, depending onwhether the translational reading frame is lost or maintained. DeAngelis et al. (2002) reasoned that because internal in-frame deletionsin the protein produce only mild myopathic symptoms, a partiallycorrected phenotype could be restored by preventing the inclusion ofspecific mutated exons in the mature dystrophin mRNA. Such control hadpreviously been accomplished by the use of synthetic oligonucleotides.To circumvent the disadvantageous necessity for periodic administrationof the synthetic oligonucleotides, De Angelis et al. (2002) producedseveral constructs able to express in vivo, in a stable fashion, largeamounts of chimeric RNAs containing antisense sequences. They showedthat antisense molecules against exon 51 splice junctions were able todirect skipping of that exon in the human DMD deletion 48-50 and torescue dystrophin synthesis. They also showed that the highest skippingactivity occurred when antisense constructs against the 5-prime and3-prime splice sites were coexpressed in the same cell. The effects weretested in cultured myoblasts from a DMD patient. The deletion of exons48-50 resulted in a premature termination codon in exon 51. Theantisense sequences complementary to exon 51 splice junctions inducedefficient skipping of exon 51 and partial rescue of dystrophinsynthesis. X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy is a dystrophinopathycharacterized by severe cardiomyopathy with no skeletal muscleinvolvement. Several XLCM patients have been described with mutationsthat abolish dystrophin muscle isoform expression, but with increasedexpression of brain and cerebellar Purkinje isoforms of the geneexclusively in the skeletal muscle. Bastianutto et al. (2001) determinedthat 2 XLCM patients bore deletions that removed the muscle promoter andexon 1, but not the brain and cerebellar Purkinje promoters. The brainand cerebellar Purkinje promoters were found to be essentially inactivein muscle cell lines and primary cultures. Since dystrophin muscleenhancer 1 (DME1), a muscle-specific enhancer, is preserved in thesepatients, the authors tested its ability to upregulate the brain andcerebellar Purkinje promoters in muscle cells. Brain and cerebellarPurkinje promoter activity was significantly increased in the presenceof DME1, and activation was observed exclusively in cells presenting askeletal muscle phenotype versus cardiomyocytes. The authors suggested arole for DME1 in the induction of brain and cerebellar Purkinje isoformexpression in the skeletal muscle of XLCM patients defective for muscleisoform expression.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DMD.Using DNA microarray, Porter et al. (2002) established a molecularsignature of dystrophinopathy in the mdx mouse. In leg muscle, 242differentially expressed genes were identified. Data provided evidencefor coordinated activity of numerous components of a chronicinflammatory response, including cytokine and chemokine signaling,leukocyte adhesion and diapedesis, invasive cell type-specific markers,and complement system activation. Upregulation of secretedphosphoprotein 1 (SPP1; 166490) mRNA and protein in dystrophic muscleidentified a novel linkage between inflammatory cells and repairprocesses. Extracellular matrix genes were upregulated in mdx to levelssimilar to those in DMD. Since, unlike DMD, mdx exhibits littlefibrosis, data suggested that collagen regulation at posttranscriptionalstages may mediate extensive fibrosis in DMD.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DMD isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

De Angelis, F. G.; Sthandier, O.; Berarducci, B.; Toso, S.; Galluzzi,G.; Ricci, E.; Cossu, G.; Bozzoni, I.: Chimeric snRNA molecules carryingantisense sequences against the splice junctions of exon 51 of thedystrophin pre-mRNA induce exon skipping and restoration of a dystrophinsynthesis in delta-48-50 DMD cells. Proc Nat. Acad. Sci. 99:9456-9461,2002; and

Bastianutto, C.; Bestard, J. A.; Lahnakoski, K.; Broere, D.; De Visser,M.; Zaccolo, M.; Pozzan, T.; Ferlini, A.; Muntoni, F.; Patarnello, T.;Klamut, H. J.: Dystrophin muscle enhance.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DMD are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300377, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dolichyl-phosphate mannosyltransferase polypeptide 2,regulatory subunit (DPM2, Accession NP_(—)689903.1) is another GAM40target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DPM2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DPM2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DPM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18873, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Dolichyl-phosphatemannosyltransferase polypeptide 2, regulatory subunit (DPM2, AccessionNP_(—)689903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DPM2.

Dolichyl-phosphate mannosyltransferase polypeptide 2, regulatory subunit(DPM2, Accession NP_(—)003854.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DPM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDPM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DPM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18873, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Dolichyl-phosphatemannosyltransferase polypeptide 2, regulatory subunit (DPM2, AccessionNP_(—)003854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DPM2.

DT1P1A10 (Accession NP_(—)477511.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DT1P1A10 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DT1P1A10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DT1P1A10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3408, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of DT1P1A10 (AccessionNP_(—)477511.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DT1P1A10.

E74-like factor 5 (ets domain transcription factor) (ELF5, AccessionNP_(—)001413.1) is another GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ELF5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ELF5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ELF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16375, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of E74-like factor 5(ets domain transcription factor) (ELF5, Accession NP_(—)001413.1), agene which may have a role in germline development. Accordingly,utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ELF5.

The function of ELF5 has been established by previous studies. Membersof the ETS family of transcription factors (see OMIM Ref. No. 164720)have been implicated in control of cell proliferation and tumorigenesis.See Sharrocks et al. (1997) for further discussion of the ETS family.Oettgen et al. (1999) isolated a novel epithelium-specific ETS gene,ESE2, by screening a human cDNA database for sequences showing homologyto ETS family members. Two isoforms of ESE2 were identified, differingat the amino terminus. ESE2a encodes a predicted protein of 265 aminoacids with molecular weight 31.3 kD. ESE2b encodes a protein of 255amino acids with molecular weight 30.1 kD. ESE2a has a 10-amino acidextension at its amino terminus as compared to ESE2b. ESE2 has severaltyrosine kinase, casein kinase II (see OMIM Ref. No. 115440), andprotein kinase C (see OMIM Ref. No. 176960) consensus phosphorylationsites. Northern blot analysis of poly(A+) RNA identified an ESE2transcript between 2.4 and 2.6 kb in length. Expression was highest inkidney and prostate, both of which have high epithelial cell content.Further analysis by dot blot confirmed expression in epithelialcell-rich tissues, including salivary gland, mammary gland, fetalkidney, and trachea. RT-PCR using isoform-specific PCR primers showeddifferential expression of ESE2a and 2b. Kidney expressed only ESE2a,while prostate expressed both isoforms, with levels of ESE2b beinghigher. ESE2 expression was upregulated during keratinocytedifferentiation, similar to that of ESE1, but occurred at a later stage.In electrophoretic mobility shift assay, ESE2a did not demonstratespecific binding to a Drosophila E74 ETS binding site. A truncatedversion of ESE2a lacking the first 42 amino acids did bind this sitespecifically. The truncated ESE2a also bound to the regulatory regionsof several glandular epithelium-specific genes. Zhou et al. (1998)isolated a human ELF5 cDNA from a human lung cDNA library. By PCR usinggene-specific primers and the Genebridge 4 radiation hybrid DNA panel,they mapped the ELF5/ESE2 gene to chromosome 11p15-p13, a region of thegenome that frequently undergoes loss of heterozygosity in several typesof cancer. Upon screening several cancer cell lines for expression, theauthors observed ELF5/ESE2 mRNA in a progesterone- sensitive ductalbreast carcinoma cell line only. Southern blot analysis showed evidenceof loss of heterozygosity in the lung carcinoma cell lines NCI-H358 andNCI-H441, and rearrangement of the gene in 2 other lung carcinoma celllines, SK-LU-1 and NCI-H661.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Oettgen, P.; Kas, K.; Dube, A.; Gu, X.; Grall, F.; Thamrongsak, U.;Akbarali, Y.; Finger, E.; Boltax, J.; Endress, G.; Munger, K.; Kunsch,C.; Libermann, T. A.: Characterization of ESE-2, a novel ESE-1-relatedETS transcription factor that is restricted to glandular epithelium anddifferentiated keratinocytes. J. Biol. Chem. 274:29439-29452, 1999; and

Sharrocks, A. D.; Brown, A. L.; Ling, Y.; Yates, P. R.: The ETS-domaintranscription factor family. Int. J. Biochem. Cell Biol. 29:1371-1387,1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ELF5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605169, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Epithelial membrane protein 1 (EMP1, AccessionNP_(—)001414.1) is another GAM40target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EMP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EMP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EMP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8730, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Epithelial membraneprotein 1 (EMP1, Accession NP_(—)001414.1), a gene which plays a role insquamous cell differentiation; member of the PMP22/EMP/MP20 family ofmembrane glycoproteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMP1.

The function of EMP1 has been established by previous studies.Ben-Porath and Benvenisty (1996) cloned a cDNA encoding epithelialmembrane protein-1 (EMP1), named TMP by them, using RT-PCR on humanembryo kidney RNA. Ruegg et al. (1996) independently isolated a cDNAencoding EMP1, termed B4B by them, using differential display PCR. Thepredicted 157-amino acid EMP1 protein contains 4 transmembrane domainsand 2 potential N- linked glycosylation sites in the first extracellularloop. Chen et al. (1997) found that EMP1, named CL-20 by them, shares39% amino acid identity with peripheral myelin protein-22 (PMP22;601097); the conserved amino acids are located predominantly within themembrane-spanning domains. Due to the high amino acid sequence homologyamong PMP22, EMP1, EMP2 (OMIM Ref. No. 602334), and EMP3 (OMIM Ref. No.602335), Ben- Porath and Benvenisty (1996) proposed that these proteinsare members of a novel family. Based on the suggested functions ofPMP22, they proposed that EMP1 is involved in cell-cell interactions andthe control of cell proliferation. Chen et al. (1997) found that theEMP1 gene contains 5 exons and 4 introns, and they noted that theexon/intron junctions are located at the same positions as those ofPMP22, suggesting that EMP1 and PMP22 arose by duplication of a commonancestral gene. Using Northern blot analysis, they detected a 2.8-kbEMP1 transcript in most of the adult tissues examined, but not in brain,liver, pancreas, or peripheral blood leukocytes. Using RT-PCR,Ben-Porath and Benvenisty (1996) detected EMP1 expression in embryonickidney, brain, and gut, but not in liver and thymus. Marvin et al.(1995) localized the EMP1 gene to chromosome 12 using a somatic cellhybrid panel. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Chen et al. (1997)and Ruegg et al. (1996) mapped the EMP1 gene to 12p12 and 20q12-q13.1,respectively. By FISH, somatic cell hybridization, and radiation hybridanalysis, Liehr et al. (1999) confirmed assignment of the EMP1 gene tochromosome 12p12.3. Ben Porath et al. (1998) mapped the homologous genein the mouse to chromosome 6.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ben Porath, I.; Kozak, C. A.; Benvenisty, N.: Chromosomal mapping of Tmp(Emp1), Xmp (Emp2), and Ymp (Emp3), genes encoding membrane proteinsrelated to Pmp22. Genomics 49:443-447, 1998; and

Chen, Y.; Medvedev, A.; Ruzanov, P.; Marvin, K. W.; Jetten, A. M.: cDNAcloning, genomic structure, and chromosome mapping of the humanepithelial membrane protein CL- 20 gene (EMP1), a.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EMP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602333, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Erythropoietin (EPO, Accession NP_(—)000790.1) is anotherGAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EPO BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby EPO, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPO BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3988, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Erythropoietin(EPO, Accession NP_(—)000790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EPO.

FAT3 (Accession XP_(—)061871.5) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FAT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FAT3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FAT3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4550, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of FAT3 (AccessionXP_(—)061871.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FAT3.

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 7 (FBXL7, AccessionNP_(—)036436.1) is another GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FBXL7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FBXL7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FBXL7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13859, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of F-box andleucine-rich repeat protein 7 (FBXL7, Accession NP_(—)036436.1), a genewhich may be involved in in phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination.Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FBXL7.

The function of FBXL7 has been established by previous studies. The Fbox, named after cyclin F (CCNF; 600227), in which it was originallyobserved, is an approximately 40-amino acid motif that binds SKP1 (OMIMRef. No. 601434). F-box proteins are components of modular E3 ubiquitinprotein ligases called SCFs (SKP1, OMIM Ref. No. 603134), F-boxproteins), which function in phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination.Using a yeast 2-hybrid screen with SKP1 as bait, followed by searchingsequence databases, Winston et al. (1999) and Cenciarelli et al. (1999)identified 33 mammalian and 26 human F-box proteins, respectively. Thesecontained C termini with leucine-rich repeats (FBXLs, e.g., SKP2 (OMIMRef. No. 601436)), WD40 domains (FBXWs, e.g., BTRCP (OMIM Ref. No.603482)), or no recognizable motifs (FBXOs, e.g., CCNF). Winston et al.(1999) predicted the presence of 12 leucine-rich repeats (LRRs) inFBXL7. RT-PCR analysis detected strong expression in all tissues tested,with highest levels in heart, kidney, liver, and lung.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, K.; Suyama, M.; Kikuno, R.; Hirosawa, M.;Miyajima, N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Nomura, N.; Ohara, O.: Predictionof the coding sequences of unidentified human genes. XII. The completesequences of 100 new cDNA clones from brain which code for largeproteins in vitro. DNA Res. 5:355-364, 1998; and

Winston, J. T.; Koepp, D. M.; Zhu, C.; Elledge, S. J.; Harper, J. W.: Afamily of mammalian F-box proteins. Curr. Biol. 9:1180-1182, 1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FBXL7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605656, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ12800 (Accession NP_(—)075054.1) is another GAM40 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12800 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFLJ12800, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12800 (AccessionNP_(—)075054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12800.

FLJ12875 (Accession NP_(—)078820.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12875 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12875,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12875 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5414, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12875 (AccessionNP_(—)078820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12875.

FLJ13154 (Accession NP_(—)078874.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13154 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13154,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13154 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14841, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13154 (AccessionNP_(—)078874.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13154.

FLJ14082 (Accession NP_(—)079300.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14082 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14082,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14082 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6617, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14082 (AccessionNP_(—)079300.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14082.

FLJ14753 (Accession NP_(—)115947.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14753 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14753,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14753 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17383, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14753 (AccessionNP_(—)115947.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14753.

FLJ22833 (Accession NP_(—)073748.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22833 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22833,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22833 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18402, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22833 (AccessionNP_(—)073748.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22833.

FLJ25976 (Accession NP_(—)777603.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ25976 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25976,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25976 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11913, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25976 (AccessionNP_(—)777603.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ25976.

FLJ32310 (Accession NP_(—)689549.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32310 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32310,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32310 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2295, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32310 (AccessionNP_(—)689549.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32310.

FLJ38771 (Accession NP_(—)775782.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ38771 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38771 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ38771, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38771BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38771 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10364 andSEQ ID:16753 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38771 (AccessionNP_(—)775782.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ38771.

FLJ39249 (Accession NP_(—)775935.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ39249 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39249,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39249 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17581, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39249 (AccessionNP_(—)775935.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ39249.

FLJ40434 (Accession NP_(—)848596.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ40434 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40434,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40434 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5127, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40434 (AccessionNP_(—)848596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ40434.

Interleukin 1 receptor, type i (IL1R1, Accession NP_000868.1) is anotherGAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL1R1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by IL1R1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL1R1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6956, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 1receptor, type i (IL1R1, Accession NP_(—)000868.1), a gene which is areceptor for interleukin-1 alpha (il-1a), beta (il-1b), andinterleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein (il-1ra). Accordingly,utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL1R1.

The function of IL1R1 has been established by previous studies.Interleukin-1, which has a role as a mediator in inflammation, actuallyconsists of 2 separate but related proteins, IL1-alpha (OMIM Ref. No.147720) and IL1-beta (OMIM Ref. No. 147760). Dower et al. (1986) showedthat the cell surface receptors for the 2 forms of interleukin-1 areidentical. Sims et al. (1989) cloned the human IL1R gene and compared itwith the mouse gene. Both contain a single membrane-spanning segment, alarge cytoplasmic region, and an extracellular, IL1-binding portioncomposed of 3 immunoglobulin-like domains. The IL1R gene expressed inhuman dermal fibroblasts was found to be identical to that expressed inT cells. By a combination of somatic cell hybrid analysis andchromosomal in situ hybridization, Copeland et al. (1991) mapped theIL1R gene to human chromosome 2q12. By RFLP analysis in interspecificbackcrosses, Copeland et al. (1991) mapped the corresponding mouse geneat the centromeric end of chromosome 1, a region homologous to a portionof human chromosome 2

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dower, S. K.; Kronheim, S. R.; Hopp, T. P.; Cantrell, M.; Deeley, M.;Gillis, S.; Henney, C. S.; Urdal, D. L.: The cell surface receptors forinterleukin-1(alpha) and interleukin-1(beta) are identical. Nature324:266-268, 1986; and

Sims, J. E.; Acres, R. B.; Grubin, C. E.; McMahan, C. J.; Wignall, J.M.; March, C. J.; Dower, S. K.: Cloning the interleukin 1 receptor fromhuman T cells. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 86:89.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL1R1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147810, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interferon regulatory factor 4 (IRF4, AccessionNP_(—)002451.1) is another GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IRF4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IRF4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IRF4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18288, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Interferonregulatory factor 4 (IRF4, Accession NP_(—)002451.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IRF4.

Insulin receptor substrate 3-like (IRS3L, Accession XP_(—)295210.1) isanother GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IRS3L BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by IRS3L, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IRS3LBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11000, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Insulin receptorsubstrate 3-like (IRS3L, Accession XP_(—)295210.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IRS3L.

Integrin, alpha 10 (ITGA10, Accession NP_(—)003628.1) is another GAM40target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ITGA10 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ITGA10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITGA10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha 10(ITGA10, Accession NP_(—)003628.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ITGA10.

Kallmann syndrome 1 sequence (KAL1, Accession NP_(—)000207.1) is anotherGAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KAL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby KAL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KAL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4267, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Kallmann syndrome 1sequence (KAL1, Accession NP_(—)000207.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM40 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KAL1.

Potassium voltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, beta member 2(KCNAB2, Accession NP_(—)742128.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNAB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNAB2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNAB2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13392, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, beta member 2 (KCNAB2,Accession NP_(—)742128.1), a gene which is the beta subunit of shakervoltage-gated potassium channels. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KCNAB2.

The function of KCNAB2 has been established by previous studies.‘Shaker’ and other voltage-dependent potassium channel proteins help todetermine the electrical properties of excitable cells and playadditional physiologic roles in nonexcitable cell types. See KCNA1 (OMIMRef. No. 176260). Mammalian Shaker potassium channel alpha subunitsassociate with cytoplasmic beta subunits that modulate the inactivationof the channel. The beta subunits belong to a superfamily ofNAD(P)H-dependent enzymes, suggesting that they may be involved inadditional physiologic processes. Shaker potassium channel complexes arethought to be composed of 4 alpha and 4 beta subunits. By PCR of a humanhippocampal library with degenerate primers based on conserved regionsof rat beta-1 (KCNA1B; 601141) and beta-2 subunits, McCormack et al.(1995) isolated cDNAs encoding human beta-1 and beta-2. The predicted367-amino acid human, bovine, and rat beta-2 subunits are 99% identical.Unlike beta-1, the beta-2 subunit does not contain an N-terminalinactivation ‘ball’ domain. Instead, functional studies of beta-2expressed in Xenopus oocytes indicated that it increased the rate of theendogenous Kv1.4 alpha subunit (OMIM Ref. No. 176266) inactivationprocess. Leicher et al. (1998) reported that the KCNA2B gene contains 15exons and spans approximately 70 kb. The exon/intron structure of KCNA2Bis comparable to that of KCNA1B and KCNA3B (OMIM Ref. No. 604111),although the size of the introns varies significantly among the genes.By analysis of somatic cell hybrids and by FISH, Schultz et al. (1996)mapped the KCNA2B gene to 1p36.3. The results of Gong et al. (1999)suggested that ZIP, the rat homolog of p62 (OMIM Ref. No. 601530), actsas a link that targets the activity of Kv-beta- 2 and PKC-zeta

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gong, J.; Xu, J.; Bezanilla, M.; van Huizen, R.; Derin, R.; Li, M.:Differential stimulation of PKC phosphorylation of potassium channels byZIP1 and ZIP2. Science 285:1565-1569, 1999; and

Leicher, T.; Bahring, R.; Isbrandt, D.; Pongs, O.: Coexpression of theKCNA3B gene product with Kv1.5 leads to a novel A-type potassiumchannel. J. Biol. Chem. 273:35095-35101, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNAB2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601142, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Potassium voltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily,beta member 2 (KCNAB2, Accession NP_(—)003627.1) is another GAM40 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNAB2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by KCNAB2, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNAB2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13392, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, beta member 2 (KCNAB2,Accession NP_(—)003627.1), a gene which is the beta subunit of shakervoltage-gated potassium channels. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KCNAB2.

The function of KCNAB2 has been established by previous studies.‘Shaker’ and other voltage-dependent potassium channel proteins help todetermine the electrical properties of excitable cells and playadditional physiologic roles in nonexcitable cell types. See KCNA1 (OMIMRef. No. 176260). Mammalian Shaker potassium channel alpha subunitsassociate with cytoplasmic beta subunits that modulate the inactivationof the channel. The beta subunits belong to a superfamily ofNAD(P)H-dependent enzymes, suggesting that they may be involved inadditional physiologic processes. Shaker potassium channel complexes arethought to be composed of 4 alpha and 4 beta subunits. By PCR of a humanhippocampal library with degenerate primers based on conserved regionsof rat beta-1 (KCNA1B; 601141) and beta-2 subunits, McCormack et al.(1995) isolated cDNAs encoding human beta-1 and beta-2. The predicted367-amino acid human, bovine, and rat beta-2 subunits are 99% identical.Unlike beta-1, the beta-2 subunit does not contain an N-terminalinactivation ‘ball’ domain. Instead, functional studies of beta-2expressed in Xenopus oocytes indicated that it increased the rate of theendogenous Kv1.4 alpha subunit (OMIM Ref. No. 176266) inactivationprocess. Leicher et al. (1998) reported that the KCNA2B gene contains 15exons and spans approximately 70 kb. The exon/intron structure of KCNA2Bis comparable to that of KCNA1B and KCNA3B (OMIM Ref. No. 604111),although the size of the introns varies significantly among the genes.By analysis of somatic cell hybrids and by FISH, Schultz et al. (1996)mapped the KCNA2B gene to 1p36.3. The results of Gong et al. (1999)suggested that ZIP, the rat homolog of p62 (OMIM Ref. No. 601530), actsas a link that targets the activity of Kv-beta- 2 and PKC-zeta

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gong, J.; Xu, J.; Bezanilla, M.; van Huizen, R.; Derin, R.; Li, M.:Differential stimulation of PKC phosphorylation of potassium channels byZIP1 and ZIP2. Science 285:1565-1569, 1999; and

Leicher, T.; Bahring, R.; Isbrandt, D.; Pongs, O.: Coexpression of theKCNA3B gene product with Kv1.5 leads to a novel A-type potassiumchannel. J. Biol. Chem. 273:35095-35101, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNAB2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601142, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA0215 (Accession NP_(—)055550.1) is another GAM40 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0215 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIAA0215, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0215 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13419, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0215 (AccessionNP_(—)055550.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0215.

KIAA0239 (Accession NP_(—)056103.2) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0239 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0239,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0239 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7703, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0239 (AccessionNP_(—)056103.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0239.

KIAA0326 (Accession XP_(—)034819.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0326 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0326,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0326 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1236, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0326 (AccessionXP_(—)034819.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0326.

KIAA0534 (Accession XP_(—)049349.8) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0534 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0534,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0534 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6434, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0534 (AccessionXP_(—)049349.8). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0534.

KIAA0794 (Accession XP_(—)087353.4) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0794 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0794,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0794 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1060, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0794 (AccessionXP_(—)087353.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0794.

KIAA1157 (Accession XP_(—)051093.2) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1157 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1157,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1157 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1157 (AccessionXP_(—)051093.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1157.

KIAA1463 (Accession XP_(—)051160.2) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1463 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1463,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1463 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4325, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1463 (AccessionXP_(—)051160.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1463.

KIAA1729 (Accession XP_(—)114418.2) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1729 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1729,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1729 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4832, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1729 (AccessionXP_(—)114418.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1729.

KIAA1935 (Accession XP_(—)087672.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1935 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1935,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1935 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19854, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1935 (AccessionXP_(—)087672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1935.

KIAA2001 (Accession XP_(—)291322.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA2001 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA2001,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2001 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9738, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2001 (AccessionXP_(—)291322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA2001.

Kruppel-like factor 12 (KLF12, Accession NP_(—)057369.1) is anotherGAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLF12 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by KLF12, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KLF12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8149, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Kruppel-like factor12 (KLF12, Accession NP_(—)057369.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KLF12.

Kelch-like 3 (drosophila) (KLHL3, Accession NP_(—)059111.1) is anotherGAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLHL3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KLHL3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLHL3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3437, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Kelch-like 3(drosophila) (KLHL3, Accession NP_(—)059111.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM40 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KLHL3.

Kelch-like 6 (drosophila) (KLHL6, Accession NP_(—)569713.1) is anotherGAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLHL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KLHL6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLHL6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5266, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Kelch-like 6(drosophila) (KLHL6, Accession NP_(—)569713.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM40 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KLHL6.

Lim domain binding 3 (LDB3, Accession XP_(—)084376.6) is another GAM40target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LDB3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LDB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LDB3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3058, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Lim domain binding3 (LDB3, Accession XP_(—)084376.6), a gene which could play a roleduring mating. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LDB3.

The function of LDB3 has been established by previous studies. PDZdomain- containing proteins interact with each other in cytoskeletalassembly or with other proteins involved in targeting and clustering ofmembrane proteins By screening a muscle cDNA library using a muscle ESTsequence as the probe, Faulkner et al. (1999) obtained cDNAs encodingmouse and human ZASP. The deduced 283-amino acid human ZASP protein hasan 85-residue N-terminal PDZ domain and shares significant similaritywith the 734-amino acid protein encoded by the KIAA0613 cDNA isolated byIshikawa et al. (1998). Database, PCR, and genomic DNA analysesindicated the presence of alternatively spliced isoforms of ZASP thatencode proteins of 470, 617, and 727 (KIAA0613) amino acids. Northernblot analysis detected a major 1.9-kb ZASP transcript that was mostabundant in skeletal muscle and heart but absent in other tissuestested. Additional transcripts of 4.0 and 5.4 kb were detected whenusing a 5-prime rather than a 3-prime probe. RT-PCR analysis detectedwide expression of KIAA0613, with weak or undetectable expression inliver, pancreas, and spleen (Ishikawa et al., 1998). Western blotanalysis showed expression of 32- and 78-kD proteins in heart andmuscle. Immunofluorescence microscopy demonstrated that ZASP isexpressed in pseudopodia and in the cytoplasm around the nucleus, andthat it colocalizes with actin in the I-band. Immunoelectron microscopylocalized ZASP within the Z-band. Yeast 2-hybrid analysis determinedthat the PDZ domain of ZASP interacts with the C terminus ofalpha-actinin-2 (ACTN2; 102573

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Faulkner, G.; Pallavicini, A.; Formentin, E.; Comelli, A.; Ievolella,C.; Trevisan, S.; Bortoletto, G.; Scannapieco, P.; Salamon, M.; Mouly,V.; Valle, G.; Lanfranchi, G. : ZASP: a new Z-band alternatively splicedPDZ-motif protein. J. Cell Biol. 146:465-475, 1999; and

Ishikawa, K.; Nagase, T.; Suyama, M.; Miyajima, N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani,H.; Nomura, N.; Ohara, O.: Prediction of the coding sequences ofunidentified human genes. X. The complete sequence.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LDB3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605906, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Link-GEFII (Accession NP_(—)057423.1) is another GAM40 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. Link-GEFII BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLink-GEFII, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Link-GEFII BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:576, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Link-GEFII(Accession NP_(—)057423.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with Link-GEFII.

LOC116064 (Accession XP_(—)057296.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116064 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC116064, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116064 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16127, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC116064(Accession XP_(—)057296.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116064.

LOC130612 (Accession XP_(—)059461.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130612 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130612, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130612 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14210, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC130612(Accession XP_(—)059461.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130612.

LOC133926 (Accession XP_(—)059674.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC133926 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC133926, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC133926 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2660, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC133926(Accession XP_(—)059674.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC133926.

LOC146333 (Accession XP_(—)091306.2) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146333 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146333, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146333 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2307, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC146333(Accession XP_(—)091306.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146333.

LOC147123 (Accession XP_(—)085714.2) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147123 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9200, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC147123(Accession XP_(—)085714.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147123.

LOC149271 (Accession XP_(—)086475.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149271 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149271, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149271 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3643, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC149271(Accession XP_(—)086475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149271.

LOC157623 (Accession XP_(—)088346.6) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157623 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157623, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157623 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC157623(Accession XP_(—)088346.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157623.

LOC157693 (Accession XP_(—)088366.2) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157693 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157693, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157693 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:545, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC157693(Accession XP_(—)088366.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157693.

LOC158969 (Accession XP_(—)088728.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158969 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158969, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158969 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC158969(Accession XP_(—)088728.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158969.

LOC162083 (Accession XP_(—)091339.2) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162083 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC162083, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC162083 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8480, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC162083(Accession XP_(—)091339.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162083.

LOC163742 (Accession XP_(—)089112.3) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC163742 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC163742, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC163742 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5127, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC163742(Accession XP_(—)089112.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC163742.

LOC197342 (Accession XP_(—)113869.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197342 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197342, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197342 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8342, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC197342(Accession XP_(—)113869.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197342.

LOC197358 (Accession XP_(—)113872.2) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197358 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197358, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197358 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9461, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC197358(Accession XP_(—)113872.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197358.

LOC201617 (Accession XP_(—)117315.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201617 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201617, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201617 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15732, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC201617(Accession XP_(—)117315.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201617.

LOC253228 (Accession XP_(—)171113.3) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253228 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253228, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253228 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC253228(Accession XP_(—)171113.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253228.

LOC253559 (Accession NP_(—)694854.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253559 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253559, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253559 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17582, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC253559(Accession NP_(—)694854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253559.

LOC256372 (Accession XP_(—)170878.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256372 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256372, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256372 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7091, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC256372(Accession XP_(—)170878.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256372.

LOC283877 (Accession XP_(—)211240.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283877 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283877, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283877 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13171, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC283877(Accession XP_(—)211240.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283877.

LOC283894 (Accession XP_(—)211250.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC283894(Accession XP_(—)211250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283894.

LOC283909 (Accession XP_(—)211256.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC283909(Accession XP_(—)211256.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283909.

LOC284173 (Accession XP_(—)211362.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284173 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284173, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284173 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9638, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC284173(Accession XP_(—)211362.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284173.

LOC284573 (Accession XP_(—)209272.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284573 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284573, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284573 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17120, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC284573(Accession XP_(—)209272.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284573.

LOC284857 (Accession XP_(—)211671.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284857 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284857, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284857 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC284857(Accession XP_(—)211671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284857.

LOC285122 (Accession XP_(—)211770.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285122 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16376, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC285122(Accession XP_(—)211770.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285122.

LOC285397 (Accession XP_(—)211876.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285397 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285397, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285397 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10325, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC285397(Accession XP_(—)211876.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285397.

LOC285582 (Accession XP_(—)211943.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285582 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285582, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285582 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2315, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC285582(Accession XP_(—)211943.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285582.

LOC285733 (Accession XP_(—)212006.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285733 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285733, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285733 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6307, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC285733(Accession XP_(—)212006.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285733.

LOC317671 (Accession NP_(—)775498.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC317671 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC317671, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC317671 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC317671(Accession NP_(—)775498.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC317671.

LOC338909 (Accession XP_(—)294744.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9478, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC338909(Accession XP_(—)294744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338909.

LOC339604 (Accession XP_(—)293152.2) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339604 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339604, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339604 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5510, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC339604(Accession XP_(—)293152.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339604.

LOC339694 (Accession XP_(—)295035.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339694 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339694, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339694 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4299, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC339694(Accession XP_(—)295035.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339694.

LOC344543 (Accession XP_(—)297702.2) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC344543 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC344543, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC344543 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18874, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC344543(Accession XP_(—)297702.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC344543.

LOC345422 (Accession XP_(—)298768.2) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC345422 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC345422, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC345422 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14296, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC345422(Accession XP_(—)298768.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC345422.

LOC351887 (Accession XP_(—)305245.1) is another GAM40 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC351887 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC351887, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC351887 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19662, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC351887(Accession XP_(—)305245.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC351887.

LOC91464 (Accession XP_(—)038589.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91464 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91464,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91464 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3304, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC91464 (AccessionXP_(—)038589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91464.

LOC92597 (Accession NP_(—)775739.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC92597 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92597,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92597 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5178, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of LOC92597 (AccessionNP_(—)775739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92597.

Mannan-binding lectin serine protease 1 (c4/c2 activating component ofra-reactive factor) (MASP1, Accession NP_(—)001870.3) is another GAM40target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MASP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MASP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MASP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18072, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Mannan-bindinglectin serine protease 1 (c4/c2 activating component of ra-reactivefactor) (MASP1, Accession NP_(—)001870.3), a gene which a complement-dependent bactericidal factor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MASP1.

The function of MASP1 has been established by previous studies. The Ra-reactive factor (RARF) is a complement-dependent bactericidal factorthat binds to the Ra and R2 polysaccharides expressed by certainenterobacteria. RARF activity is found in the sera of a diverse group ofvertebrates, suggesting that it is an evolutionarily conserved mechanismto resist infection by these bacterial strains. RARF includes a 100-kDcomponent, CRARF, also called MASP1 or p100, that was thought toactivate the complement components C4 (C4F, 120820; C4S, 120810), C2(OMIM Ref. No. 217000), and C3 (OMIM Ref. No. 120700). Subsequent work,however, separated MASP1 from MASP2 (OMIM Ref. No. 605102) and showedthat MASP1 activates C3 and C2, whereas MASP2 activates C4 and C2. Theother component of RARF is mannan-binding lectin (OMIM Ref. No. 154545),a plasma protein member of the complement system that binds to microbialcarbohydrates and activates the MASPs. The MASPs then recruit C4 and C2to generate the C3 convertase or directly activate C3. Takada et al.(1993) cloned a partial human CRARF cDNA from a liver library. The humanCRARF amino acid sequence is similar to the human complementsubcomponents C1R (OMIM Ref. No. 216950) and C1S (OMIM Ref. No. 120580).Takada et al. (1995) obtained a corresponding mouse cDNA. By RT-PCR withprimers based on N- terminal peptide sequence analysis and the consensussequence of serine proteases, followed by screening a fetal liver cDNAlibrary, Sato et al. (1994) isolated a cDNA encoding MASP. Sequenceanalysis predicted that the 699-amino acid protein contains a leaderpeptide; 2 structural domains similar to those of C1R and C1S; anEGF-like domain thought to be related to calcium-binding activity; 2short consensus repeat domains; and a serine protease domain. Northernblot analysis revealed expression of 4.8- and 3.4-kb MASP transcripts infetal liver; no expression was detected in adult tissues or in fetalheart, brain, lung, or kidney. Sato et al. (1994) proposed that theMBL-MASP complex is a novel activator of complement in what theydesignated the lectin pathway. By biochemical purification of plasmaproteins and immunoblot analysis, Dahl et al. (2001) detected a 42-kDserine protease associated with MBL. They identified a cDNA encodingthis protein, MASP3, which is generated by alternative splicing ofMASP1. The MASP3 transcription product is composed of an A chain, whichis common to both MASP1 and MASP3, and a B chain, which is unique toMASP3. The deduced 728-amino acid MASP3 protein has a signal peptide, 3N-glycosylation sites on the B chain and 4 on the A chain. Sato et al.(1994) mapped the MASP1 gene to 3q27-q28 by FISH. Using FISH, Takada etal. (1995) mapped the human CRARF gene to 3q27-q28 and the mouse gene to16B2-B3, regions thought to share homology of synteny.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dahl, M. R.; Thiel, S.; Matsushita, M.; Fujita, T.; Willis, A. C.;Christensen, T.; Vorup-Jensen, T.; Jensenius, J. C.: MASP-3 and itsassociation with distinct complexes of the mannan-binding lectincomplement activation pathway. Immunity 15:127-135, 2001; and

Takada, F.; Seki, N.; Matsuda, Y.; Takayama, Y.; Kawakami, M.:Localization of the genes for the 100-kDa complement-activatingcomponents of Ra-reactive factor (CRARF and Crarf) to hum.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MASP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600521, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MGC20481 (Accession NP_(—)443081.1) is another GAM40 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC20481 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMGC20481, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC20481 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5846, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of MGC20481 (AccessionNP_(—)443081.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC20481.

MGC21874 (Accession XP_(—)291105.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC21874 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC21874,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC21874 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11186, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of MGC21874 (AccessionXP_(—)291105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC21874.

MGC26778 (Accession NP_(—)659447.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC26778 BINDING SITE1 and MGC26778 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by MGC26778, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC26778BINDING SITE1 and MGC26778 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19180 andSEQ ID:2280 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of MGC26778 (AccessionNP_(—)659447.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC26778.

MGC3101 (Accession NP_(—)076948.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3101 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3101,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3101 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:756, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of MGC3101 (AccessionNP_(—)076948.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3101.

MGC39325 (Accession NP_(—)671722.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC39325 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39325,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39325 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3154, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of MGC39325 (AccessionNP_(—)671722.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC39325.

Nerve growth factor, beta polypeptide (NGFB, Accession NP_(—)002497.1)is another GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NGFBBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NGFB, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNGFB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19589, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Nerve growthfactor, beta polypeptide (NGFB, Accession NP_(—)002497.1), a gene whichis important for the development and maintenance of the sympathetic andsensory nervous systems. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NGFB.

The function of NGFB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM34.1. NLI-IF (AccessionNP_(—)067021.1) is another GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NLI-IF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NLI-IF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NLI-IF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12146, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of NLI-IF (AccessionNP_(—)067021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NLI-IF.

Nephronophthisis 4 (NPHP4, Accession NP_(—)055917.1) is another GAM40target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPHP4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NPHP4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NPHP4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19408, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Nephronophthisis 4(NPHP4, Accession NP_(—)055917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NPHP4.

Nuclear receptor subfamily 0, group b, member 2 (NR0B2, AccessionNP_(—)068804.1) is another GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NR0B2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NR0B2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NR0B2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17061, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorsubfamily 0, group b, member 2 (NR0B2, Accession NP_(—)068804.1), a genewhich may be a negative regulator of receptor-dependent signalingpathways. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NR0B2.

The function of NR0B2 has been established by previous studies. Using ayeast 2-hybrid system with a mouse relative of human MB67 (NR1I3;603881) as the bait, Seol et al. (1996) cloned mouse liver cDNAsencoding Nr0b2, which they named Shp for ‘small heterodimer partner.’ Byscreening a human liver cDNA library with a mouse Nr0b2 cDNA, theyisolated a human NR0B2 cDNA. Northern blot analysis of human tissuesdetected an approximately 1.3-kb NR0B2 transcript in liver; lower levelsof expression were detected in heart and pancreas. The predicted257-amino acid NR0B2 protein contains the ligand-binding anddimerization domains found in other nuclear hormone receptor superfamilymembers but lacks the conserved DNA- binding domain. The closestrelative of Nr0b2 among known family members is Dax1 (NR0B1; 300200).Both in vitro and in the yeast 2-hybrid system, Nr0b2 interacted withseveral conventional and orphan members of the receptor superfamily,including retinoid receptors RAR (see OMIM Ref. No. 180240) and RXR (seeOMIM Ref. No. 180245), thyroid hormone receptor (see OMIM Ref. No.190160), and the orphan receptor MB67. In mammalian cells, Nr0b2specifically inhibited transactivation by the superfamily members withwhich it interacted. Seol et al. (1996) suggested that NR0B2 functionsas a negative regulator of receptor-dependent signaling pathways.Goodwin et al. (2000) used a potent, nonsteroidal FXR ligand to showthat FXR induces expression of SHP1, an atypical member of the nuclearreceptor family that lacks a DNA-binding domain. SHP1 repressesexpression of CYP7A1 by inhibiting the activity of LRH1, an orphannuclear receptor that regulates CYP7A1 expression positively. This bileacid-activated regulatory cascade provides a molecular basis for thecoordinate suppression of CYP7A1 and other genes involved in bile acidbiosynthesis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Goodwin, B.; Jones, S. A.; Price, R. R.; Watson, M. A.; McKee, D. D.;Moore, L. B.; Galardi, C.; Wilson, J. G.; Lewis, M. C.; Roth, M. E.;Maloney, P. R.; Willson, T. M.; Kliewer, S. A.: A regulatory cascade ofthe nuclear receptors FXR, SHP-1, and LRH-1 represses bile acidbiosynthesis. Molec. Cell 6:517-526, 2000; and

Seol, W.; Choi, H.-S.; Moore, D. D.: An orphan nuclear hormone receptorthat lacks a DNA binding domain and heterodimerizes with otherreceptors. Science 272:1336-1339, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NR0B2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604630, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nuclear receptor subfamily 3, group c, member 2 (NR3C2,Accession NP_(—)000892.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NR3C2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NR3C2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NR3C2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13835, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorsubfamily 3, group c, member 2 (NR3C2, Accession NP_(—)000892.1), a genewhich is to increase ion and water transport and thus raiseextracellular fluid volume and blood pressure and lower potassiumlevels. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NR3C2.

The function of NR3C2 has been established by previous studies. Arrizaet al. (1987) used low-stringency hybridization with humanglucocorticoid receptor cDNA to isolate a new gene encoding a predicted107-kD polypeptide. Expression studies demonstrated its ability to bindaldosterone with high affinity and to activate gene transcription inresponse to aldosterone, thus establishing its identity as the humanmineralocorticoid receptor. This molecule also showed high affinity forglucocorticoids. They speculated that, since the circulating level ofglucocorticoids is several times higher than those of aldosterone, theprimary mineralocorticoid, glucocorticoid activation of themineralocorticoid receptor may be functionally significant. The gene forthe estrogen receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 133430) and that for theprogesterone receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 607311) have also been cloned.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NR3C2.Berger et al. (1998) generated MLR-deficient mice by gene targeting.These mice had a normal prenatal development. During the first week oflife, the MLR-deficient mice developed symptoms ofpseudohypoaldosteronism. They lost weight and eventually died atapproximately 10 days after birth from dehydration by renal sodium andwater loss. At day 8, MLR -/- mice showed hyperkalemia, hyponatremia,and a strong increase in renin, angiotensin II, and aldosterone plasmaconcentrations. The fractional renal Na+ excretion was elevated morethan 8-fold. The glomerular filtration rate in MLR -/- mice was notdifferent from that in controls. The effect of amiloride on renal Na+excretion in colonic transepithelial voltage reflected the function ofamiloride-sensitive epithelial Na+ channels.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NR3C2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Arriza, J. L.; Weinberger, C.; Cerelli, G.; Glaser, T. M.; Handelin, B.L.; Housman, D. E.; Evans, R. M.: Cloning of human mineralocorticoidreceptor complementary DNA: structural and functional kinship with theglucocorticoid receptor. Science 237:268-275, 1987; and

Berger, S.; Bleich, M.; Schmid, W.; Cole, T. J.; Peters, J.; Watanabe,H.; Kriz, W.; Warth, R.; Greger, R.; Schutz, G.: Mineralocorticoidreceptor knockout mice: pathophysiology of Na+.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NR3C2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600983, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Purinergic receptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 2 (P2RY2,Accession NP_(—)002555.2) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. P2RY2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by P2RY2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P2RY2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15265, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Purinergic receptorp2y, g-protein coupled, 2 (P2RY2, Accession NP_(—)002555.2), a genewhich mediates cellular responses to ATP. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM40 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with P2RY2.

The function of P2RY2 has been established by previous studies. Thechloride ion secretory pathway that is defective in cystic fibrosis(OMIM Ref. No. 219700) can be bypassed by an alternative pathway forchloride ion transport that is activated by extracellular nucleotides.Accordingly, the P2 receptor that mediates this effect is a therapeutictarget for improving chloride secretion in CF patients. Parr et al.(1994) reported the sequence and functional expression of a cDNA clonedfrom human airway epithelial cells that encodes a protein withproperties of a P2U nucleotide receptor. With a retrovirus system, thehuman airway clone was stably expressed in 1321N1 astrocytoma cells, ahuman cell line unresponsive to extracellular nucleotides. Studies ofinositol phosphate accumulation and intracellular Ca(2+) mobilizationinduced by extracellular nucleotides in 1321N1 cells expressing thereceptor identified this clone as the target receptor in human airwayepithelia. Parr et al. (1994) also isolated an identical cDNA from humancolonic epithelial cells, indicating that this is the same P2U receptorthat had been functionally identified in other human tissues. Expressionof the human P2U receptor in 1321N1 cells revealed evidence forautocrine ATP release and stimulation of transduced receptors. Thus, P2Uexpression in the cell line was proposed as a useful system for studyingautocrine regulatory mechanisms and for screening potential therapeuticdrugs. Tai et al. (2000) studied the expression and regulation of theP2UR gene in human granulosa-luteal cells (GLCs) by RT-PCR and Northernblot analysis. Expression of P2UR mRNA was downregulated by humanchorionic gonadotropin (CG) in a dose- and time-dependent manner.Treatment with 8-bromo-cAMP and forskolin also attenuated P2UR mRNAlevels. The authors concluded that the P2UR mRNA is expressed in humanGLCs and that P2UR mRNA is regulated by human CG, cAMP, and forskolin.These findings further supported a potential role of thisneurotransmitter receptor in the human ovary.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Parr, C. E.; Sullivan, D. M.; Paradiso, A. M.; Lazarowski, E. R.; Burch,L. H.; Olsen, J. C.; Erb, L.; Weisman, G. A.; Boucher, R. C.; Turner, J.T.: Cloning and expression of a human P(2U) nucleotide receptor, atarget for cystic fibrosis pharmacotherapy. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.91:3275-3279, 1994; and

Tai, C.-J.; Kang, S. K.; Cheng, K. W.; Choi, K.-C.; Nathwani, P. S.;Leung, P. C. K.: Expression and regulation of P2U-purinergic receptor inhuman granulosa-luteal cells. J. Clin. End.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of P2RY2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600041, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Purinergic receptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 2 (P2RY2,Accession NP_(—)788086.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. P2RY2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by P2RY2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P2RY2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15265, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Purinergic receptorp2y, g-protein coupled, 2 (P2RY2, Accession NP_(—)788086.1), a genewhich mediates cellular responses to ATP. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM40 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with P2RY2.

The function of P2RY2 has been established by previous studies. Thechloride ion secretory pathway that is defective in cystic fibrosis(OMIM Ref. No. 219700) can be bypassed by an alternative pathway forchloride ion transport that is activated by extracellular nucleotides.Accordingly, the P2 receptor that mediates this effect is a therapeutictarget for improving chloride secretion in CF patients. Parr et al.(1994) reported the sequence and functional expression of a cDNA clonedfrom human airway epithelial cells that encodes a protein withproperties of a P2U nucleotide receptor. With a retrovirus system, thehuman airway clone was stably expressed in 1321N1 astrocytoma cells, ahuman cell line unresponsive to extracellular nucleotides. Studies ofinositol phosphate accumulation and intracellular Ca(2+) mobilizationinduced by extracellular nucleotides in 1321N1 cells expressing thereceptor identified this clone as the target receptor in human airwayepithelia. Parr et al. (1994) also isolated an identical cDNA from humancolonic epithelial cells, indicating that this is the same P2U receptorthat had been functionally identified in other human tissues. Expressionof the human P2U receptor in 1321N1 cells revealed evidence forautocrine ATP release and stimulation of transduced receptors. Thus, P2Uexpression in the cell line was proposed as a useful system for studyingautocrine regulatory mechanisms and for screening potential therapeuticdrugs. Tai et al. (2000) studied the expression and regulation of theP2UR gene in human granulosa-luteal cells (GLCs) by RT-PCR and Northernblot analysis. Expression of P2UR mRNA was downregulated by humanchorionic gonadotropin (CG) in a dose- and time-dependent manner.Treatment with 8-bromo-cAMP and forskolin also attenuated P2UR mRNAlevels. The authors concluded that the P2UR mRNA is expressed in humanGLCs and that P2UR mRNA is regulated by human CG, cAMP, and forskolin.These findings further supported a potential role of thisneurotransmitter receptor in the human ovary.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Parr, C. E.; Sullivan, D. M.; Paradiso, A. M.; Lazarowski, E. R.; Burch,L. H.; Olsen, J. C.; Erb, L.; Weisman, G. A.; Boucher, R. C.; Turner, J.T.: Cloning and expression of a human P(2U) nucleotide receptor, atarget for cystic fibrosis pharmacotherapy. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.91:3275-3279, 1994; and

Tai, C.-J.; Kang, S. K.; Cheng, K. W.; Choi, K.-C.; Nathwani, P. S.;Leung, P. C. K.: Expression and regulation of P2U-purinergic receptor inhuman granulosa- luteal cells. J. Clin. End.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of P2RY2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600041, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Purinergic receptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 2 (P2RY2,Accession NP_(—)788085.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. P2RY2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by P2RY2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P2RY2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15265, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Purinergic receptorp2y, g-protein coupled, 2 (P2RY2, Accession NP_(—)788085.1), a genewhich mediates cellular responses to ATP. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM40 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with P2RY2.

The function of P2RY2 has been established by previous studies. Thechloride ion secretory pathway that is defective in cystic fibrosis(OMIM Ref. No. 219700) can be bypassed by an alternative pathway forchloride ion transport that is activated by extracellular nucleotides.Accordingly, the P2 receptor that mediates this effect is a therapeutictarget for improving chloride secretion in CF patients. Parr et al.(1994) reported the sequence and functional expression of a cDNA clonedfrom human airway epithelial cells that encodes a protein withproperties of a P2U nucleotide receptor. With a retrovirus system, thehuman airway clone was stably expressed in 1321N1 astrocytoma cells, ahuman cell line unresponsive to extracellular nucleotides. Studies ofinositol phosphate accumulation and intracellular Ca(2+) mobilizationinduced by extracellular nucleotides in 1321N1 cells expressing thereceptor identified this clone as the target receptor in human airwayepithelia. Parr et al. (1994) also isolated an identical cDNA from humancolonic epithelial cells, indicating that this is the same P2U receptorthat had been functionally identified in other human tissues. Expressionof the human P2U receptor in 1321N1 cells revealed evidence forautocrine ATP release and stimulation of transduced receptors. Thus, P2Uexpression in the cell line was proposed as a useful system for studyingautocrine regulatory mechanisms and for screening potential therapeuticdrugs. Tai et al. (2000) studied the expression and regulation of theP2UR gene in human granulosa-luteal cells (GLCs) by RT-PCR and Northernblot analysis. Expression of P2UR mRNA was downregulated by humanchorionic gonadotropin (CG) in a dose- and time-dependent manner.Treatment with 8-bromo-cAMP and forskolin also attenuated P2UR mRNAlevels. The authors concluded that the P2UR mRNA is expressed in humanGLCs and that P2UR mRNA is regulated by human CG, cAMP, and forskolin.These findings further supported a potential role of thisneurotransmitter receptor in the human ovary.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Parr, C. E.; Sullivan, D. M.; Paradiso, A. M.; Lazarowski, E. R.; Burch,L. H.; Olsen, J. C.; Erb, L.; Weisman, G. A.; Boucher, R. C.; Turner, J.T.: Cloning and expression of a human P(2U) nucleotide receptor, atarget for cystic fibrosis pharmacotherapy. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.91:3275-3279, 1994; and

Tai, C.-J.; Kang, S. K.; Cheng, K. W.; Choi, K.-C.; Nathwani, P. S.;Leung, P. C. K.: Expression and regulation of P2U-purinergic receptor inhuman granulosa- luteal cells. J. Clin. End.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of P2RY2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600041, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Paired box gene 5 (b-cell lineage specific activator protein)(PAX5, Accession NP_(—)057953.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PAX5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PAX5, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PAX5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1514, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Paired box gene 5(b-cell lineage specific activator protein) (PAX5, AccessionNP_(—)057953.1), a gene which plays a role in B-cell differentiation,neural development and spermatogenesis and therefore may be associatedwith Human primary immunodeficiencies. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Human primaryimmunodeficiencies, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PAX5.

The function of PAX5 has been established by previous studies. The PAX5gene is located in the 9p13 region, which is involved int(9;14)(p13;q32) translocations recurring in small lymphocytic lymphomasof the plasmacytoid subtype and in derived large cell lymphomas. Ohno etal. (1990) showed that in a diffuse large cell lymphoma (KIS-1) with atranslocation, the immunoglobulin heavy-chain (IgH) locus on 14q32 isjuxtaposed to 9p13 sequences of unknown function. Busslinger et al.(1996) showed that the KIS-1 translocation breakpoint is located 1,807bp upstream of exon 1A of PAX5, thus bringing the potent E-mu enhancerof the IgH gene into close proximity with the PAX5 promoters. The datasuggested to them that deregulation of PAX5 gene transcription by thet(9;14) translocation contributes to the pathogenesis of smalllymphocytic lymphomas with plasmacytoid differentiation. In addition toimmunoglobulin V genes, the 5-prime sequences of BCL6 (OMIM Ref. No.109565) and FAS (TNFRSF6; 134637) are mutated in normal germinal centerB lymphocytes. Genomic instability promotes tumorigenesis throughdefective chromosome segregation and DNA mismatch repair inactivation.By screening 18 loci for mutations, Pasqualucci et al. (2001) identifiedchanges in the germline sequences of PIM1 (OMIM Ref. No. 164960), MYC(OMIM Ref. No. 190080), ARHH (OMIM Ref. No. 602037), and/or PAX5, inaddition to BCL6, in a majority of diffuse large cell lymphomas (DLCLs;OMIM Ref. No. 601889). No mutations in PIM1, My, ARHH, and PAX5 weredetected in germinal-center lymphocytes, naive B cells, or B-cellmalignancies other than DLCLs. PAX5 mutations, which were observed in57% of DLCLs, were identified downstream of both transcription sites,predominantly in noncoding sequences around exon 1B. FISH analysisindicated that hypermutation in these genes is not due to chromosomaltranslocation, as seen in Burkitt lymphoma (OMIM Ref. No. 113970).Chromosomal translocation, however, may be an outcome of hypermutation.Specific features of the hypermutation process, including thepredominance of single nucleotide substitutions with occasionaldeletions or duplications, a preference for transitions overtransversions, and a specific motif targeting RGy, were recognizable ineach of the hypermutated loci. Pasqualucci et al. (2001) proposed thataberrant hypermutation of regulatory and coding sequences of genes thatdo not represent physiologic targets may provide the basis for DLCLpathogenesis and explain its phenotypic and clinical heterogeneity. Thishypermutation malfunction is unlikely to be due to defective DNAmismatch repair and does not appear to involve activation-induceddeaminase (AICDA; 605257)

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PAX5.Nutt et al. (1999) demonstrated that pro-B cells lacking Pax5 areincapable of in vitro B-cell differentiation unless Pax5 expression isrestored by retroviral transduction. Pax5 -/- pro-B cells are notrestricted in their lineage fate, as stimulation with appropriatecytokines induces them to differentiate into functional macrophages,osteoclasts, dendritic cells, granulocytes, and natural killer cells. Asexpected for a clonogenic hematopoietic progenitor with lymphomyeloiddevelopmental potential, the Pax5 -/- pro-B cell expresses genes ofdifferent lineage-affiliated programs, and restoration of Pax5 activityrepresses this lineage-promiscuous transcription. Pax5 therefore playsan essential role in B-lineage commitment by suppressing alternativelineage choices. Differentiation of the hematopoietic stem cell intodistinct blood cell types was thought to progress through intermediateprogenitor cells with restricted developmental potential. This view ofhematopoiesis was challenged by the findings of Nutt et al. (1999) thatthe Pax5 -/- pro-B cell possesses, at least under in vitro conditions, abroad, developmental potential similar to that of the hematopoietic stemcell itself. However, Pax5 -/- pro-B cells are unable to differentiatealong the erythroid and megakaryocytic lineages, and cannot reconstitutethe entire hematopoietic system under transplantation experiments.Therefore, Nutt et al. (1999) concluded that the Pax5 -/- pro-B cellmust be classified as a hematopoietic progenitor cell with broadlymphoid and myeloid differentiation potential. Nutt et al. (1999) alsoconcluded that their data supported the notion that B-lineage commitmentis a stochastic rather than a deterministic process.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PAX5 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pasqualucci, L.; Neumeister, P.; Goossens, T.; Nanjangud, G.; Chaganti,R. S. K.; Kuppers, R.; Dalla-Favera, R.: Hypermutation of multipleproto - oncogenes in B-cell diffuse large-cell lymphomas. Nature412:341-346, 2001; and

Nutt, S. L.; Heavey, B.; Rolink, A. G.; Busslinger, M.: Commitment tothe B-lymphoid lineage depends on the transcription factor Pax5. Nature401:556-562, 1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PAX5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 167414, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Pancreatic polypeptide receptor 1 (PPYR1, AccessionNP_(—)005963.1) is another GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPYR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPYR1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPYR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4618, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Pancreaticpolypeptide receptor 1 (PPYR1, Accession NP_(—)005963.1), a gene whichbinds (from highest to lowest affinity) PP, Py, and NPY hormones.Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPYR1.

The function of PPYR1 has been established by previous studies.Pancreatic polypeptide (PP; 167780), neuropeptide Y (NPY; 162640) andpeptide YY (PYY; 600781) are related 36-amino acid hormones. A number ofstructurally related receptors for these peptides have been isolated(e.g., NPY2R; 162642). Bard et al. (1995) used the rat Y1 receptor(NPY1R; 162641) as a probe to clone a novel receptor, PPYR1 (termed Y4by them), from a human genomic DNA library. PPYR1 is an intronless genethat encodes a predicted 375-amino acid polypeptide having highesthomology to the Y1 receptor gene (42% amino acid identity). UsingRT-PCR, they showed that the PPYR1 receptor is expressed in severalhuman tissues, including brain, coronary artery, and ileum. Bard et al.(1995) expressed the PPYR1 gene in COS- 7 cells and performed ahormone-binding assay which showed that the PPYR1 receptor binds (fromhighest to lowest affinity) PP, Py, and NPY hormones. The genes encodingNPY1R and NPY2R have been mapped to 4q31.3-q32 and 4q31, respectively.They are located approximately 6 cM apart and have been mapped toconserved syntenic linkage groups on mouse chromosome 8 and 3,respectively. The human type 5 receptor (NPY5R; 602001) is also thoughtto be located on 4q31-q32; part of its sequence is nearly identical to,but in the opposite orientation from, that of the Y1 receptor sequence.To determine whether all functional human NPY receptor genes areclustered on chromosome 4, Lutz et al. (1997) mapped PPYR1 and NPY5Rusing somatic cell hybrids. They found that PPYR1 maps to chromosome 10.For regionalization, they used mapping to a YAC library using PCR andthe primers for the PPYR1 gene. Their findings suggested that10q11.2-q21.2 is the likely cytogenetic location of PPYR1. Lutz et al.(1997) mapped the Ppyr1 gene to mouse chromosome 14, approximately 15 cMfrom the centromere.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bard, J. A.; Walker, M. W.; Branchek, T. A.; Weinshank, R. L.: Cloningand functional expression of a human Y4 subtype receptor for pancreaticpolypeptide, neuropeptide Y, and peptide YY J. Biol. Chem270:26762-26765, 1995; and

Lutz, C. M.; Richards, J. E.; Scott, K. L.; Sinha, S.; Yang-Feng, T. L.;Frankel, W. N.; Thompson, D. A.: Neuropeptide Y receptor genes mapped inhuman and mouse: receptors with high af.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPYR1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601790, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin g/hsynthase and cyclooxygenase) (PTGS1, Accession NP_(—)000953.2) isanother GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTGS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTGS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11891, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition ofProstaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS1, Accession NP_(—)000953.2), a gene which may playan important role in regulating or promoting cell proliferation in somenormal and neoplastically transformed cells. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM40 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGS1.

The function of PTGS1 has been established by previous studies.Prostaglandin H2 synthase is known to pharmacologists (Vane et al.,1994) as cyclooxygenase (COX), and its 2 isoforms are known as COX1 andCOX2. Vane et al. (1994) outlined the actions of the 2 isoforms of COX.Stemming from this outline was a hypothesis that the therapeutic effectsof drugs such as aspirin are due to inhibition of COX2, whereas theunwanted side-effects (and the action on platelets) result frominhibition of COX1. Prostaglandin- endoperoxide synthase (PTGS; EC1.14.99.1; fatty acid cyclooxygenase; PGH synthase) is the key enzyme inprostaglandin biosynthesis. The cyclooxygenase activity of the enzyme isinhibited by nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs such as aspirin andendomethacin.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PTGS1.To study the separate roles of the 2 isoforms of cyclooxygenase,Langenbach et al. (1995) used homologous recombination to disrupt themouse Ptgs1 gene encoding COX1. Homozygous Ptgs1 mutant mice survivedwell, had no gastric pathology, and showed less indomethacin-inducedgastric ulceration than wildtype mice, even though their gastricprostaglandin E2 levels were about 1% of wildtype. Homozygous mutantmice had reduced platelet aggregation and a decreased inflammatoryresponse to arachidonic acid, but not to tetradecanoyl phorbol acetate.Ptgs1 homozygous mutant females mated to homozygous mutant malesproduced few live offspring. Langenbach et al. (1995) stated thatCOX1-deficient mice provided a useful model for distinguishing thephysiologic roles of the 2 cyclooxygenases, COX1 and COX2.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PTGS1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Vane, J. R.; Mitchell, J. A.; Appleton, I.; Tomlinson, A.;Bishop-Bailey, D.; Croxtall, J.; Willoughby, D. A.: Inducible isoformsof cyclooxygenase and nitric-oxide synthase in inflammation. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 91:2046-2050, 1994; and

Langenbach, R.; Morham, S. G.; Tiano, H. F.; Loftin, C. D.; Ghanayem, B.I.; Chulada, P. C.; Mahler, J. F.; Lee, C. A.; Goulding, E. H.;Kluckman, K. D.; Kim, H. S.; Smithies, O.: Prost.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PTGS1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176805, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin g/hsynthase and cyclooxygenase) (PTGS1, Accession NP_(—)542158.1) isanother GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTGS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTGS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11891, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition ofProstaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS1, Accession NP_(—)542158.1), a gene which may playan important role in regulating or promoting cell proliferation in somenormal and neoplastically transformed cells. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM40 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGS1.

The function of PTGS1 has been established by previous studies.Prostaglandin H2 synthase is known to pharmacologists (Vane et al.,1994) as cyclooxygenase (COX), and its 2 isoforms are known as COX1 andCOX2. Vane et al. (1994) outlined the actions of the 2 isoforms of COX.Stemming from this outline was a hypothesis that the therapeutic effectsof drugs such as aspirin are due to inhibition of COX2, whereas theunwanted side-effects (and the action on platelets) result frominhibition of COX1. Prostaglandin- endoperoxide synthase (PTGS; EC1.14.99.1; fatty acid cyclooxygenase; PGH synthase) is the key enzyme inprostaglandin biosynthesis. The cyclooxygenase activity of the enzyme isinhibited by nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs such as aspirin andendomethacin.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PTGS1.To study the separate roles of the 2 isoforms of cyclooxygenase,Langenbach et al. (1995) used homologous recombination to disrupt themouse Ptgs1 gene encoding COX1. Homozygous Ptgs1 mutant mice survivedwell, had no gastric pathology, and showed less indomethacin-inducedgastric ulceration than wildtype mice, even though their gastricprostaglandin E2 levels were about 1% of wildtype. Homozygous mutantmice had reduced platelet aggregation and a decreased inflammatoryresponse to arachidonic acid, but not to tetradecanoyl phorbol acetate.Ptgs1 homozygous mutant females mated to homozygous mutant malesproduced few live offspring. Langenbach et al. (1995) stated thatCOX1-deficient mice provided a useful model for distinguishing thephysiologic roles of the 2 cyclooxygenases, COX1 and COX2.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PTGS1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Vane, J. R.; Mitchell, J. A.; Appleton, I.; Tomlinson, A.;Bishop-Bailey, D.; Croxtall, J.; Willoughby, D. A.: Inducible isoformsof cyclooxygenase and nitric-oxide synthase in inflammation. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 91:2046-2050, 1994; and

Langenbach, R.; Morham, S. G.; Tiano, H. F.; Loftin, C. D.; Ghanayem, B.I.; Chulada, P. C.; Mahler, J. F.; Lee, C. A.; Goulding, E. H.;Kluckman, K. D.; Kim, H. S.; Smithies, O.: Prost.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PTGS1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176805, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Rna binding motif protein 7 (RBM7, Accession NP_(—)057174.1)is another GAM40target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBM7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RBM7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RBM7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:651, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Rna binding motifprotein 7 (RBM7, Accession NP_(—)057174.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM40 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RBM7.

Regulator of g-protein signalling 5 (RGS5, Accession NP_(—)003608.1) isanother GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS5 BINDINGSITE1 and RGS5 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by RGS5, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RGS5 BINDING SITE1 and RGS5 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:7379 and SEQ ID:12110 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 5 (RGS5, Accession NP_(—)003608.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS5.

RNAH (Accession NP_(—)006819.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNAH BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNAH, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RNAH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4545, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of RNAH (AccessionNP_(—)006819.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNAH.

Ribosomal protein l15 (RPL15, Accession NP_(—)002939.2) is another GAM40target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RPL15 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RPL15, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RPL15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14209, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Ribosomal proteinl15 (RPL15, Accession NP_(—)002939.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RPL15.

SCOTIN (Accession NP_(—)057563.3) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCOTIN BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCOTIN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCOTIN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of SCOTIN (AccessionNP_(—)057563.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCOTIN.

SEC15L (Accession NP_(—)061926.2) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SEC15L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEC15L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEC15L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of SEC15L (AccessionNP_(—)061926.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SEC15L.

Secreted frizzled-related protein 1 (SFRP1, Accession NP_003003.2) isanother GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFRP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SFRP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFRP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Secretedfrizzled-related protein 1 (SFRP1, Accession NP_(—)003003.2), a genewhich is a receptor for wnt proteins that may have an anti-apoptoticfunction and therefore may be associated with Colorectal cancer, gastriccancer, uterine leiomyomas. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Colorectal cancer, gastriccancer, uterine leiomyomas, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFRP1.

The function of SFRP1 has been established by previous studies. Afrequent epigenetic change in cancer involves aberrantly hypermethylatedCpG islands in gene promoters, with loss of transcription of the genes(Baylin and Herman, (2000)) Cameron et al. (1999) showed that silencingof hypermethylated genes in cancer is dependent on both methylation ofdense CpG islands and histone deacetylase (see OMIM Ref. No. 601241)activity. Suzuki et al. (2002) used cDNA microarray analysis to screenfor genes that are epigenetically silenced in human colorectal cancer.By screening over 10,000 genes, they showed that they could identify asubstantial number of genes with promoter hypermethylation in a givencancer; these are distinct from genes with unmethylated promoters, forwhich increased expression is produced by histone deacetylase inhibitionalone. Many of the hypermethylated genes identified have high potentialfor roles in tumorigenesis by virtue of their predicted function andchromosome position. They also identified a group of genes that arepreferentially hypermethylated in colorectal cancer and gastric cancer.One of these genes, SFRP1, belongs to a gene family; Suzuki et al.(2002) showed that hypermethylation of 4 genes in this family occurfrequently in colorectal cancer, providing for (i) a unique potentialmechanism for loss of tumor suppressor gene function and (ii)construction of a molecular marker panel that could detect virtually allcolorectal cancer. Fukuhara et al. (2002) investigated the expressionand function of SFRP1 in uterine leiomyomas. Northern and Western blotanalyses detected increased SFRP1 expression in leiomyomas compared withnormal myometrium. Expression was strongest in the late follicular phase(high estrogenic milieu) of the menstrual cycle. Interestingly,expression was negligible in leiomyomas treated with GNRH agonist. Theyauthors concluded that strong SFRP1 expression, which appeared to beindependent of cell proliferation, under high estrogenic conditionscontributes to the development of uterine leiomyomas through theantiapoptotic effect of SFRP1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Suzuki, H.; Gabrielson, E.; Chen, W.; Anbazhagan, R.; van Engeland, M.;Weijenberg, M. P.; Herman, J. G.; Baylin, S. B.: A genomic screen forgenes upregulated by demethylation and histone deacetylase inhibition inhuman colorectal cancer. Nature Genet. 31:141-149, 2002; and

Fukuhara, K.; Kariy, M.; Kita, M.; Shime, H.; Kanamori, T.; Kosaka, C.;Orii, A.; Fujita, J.; Fujii, S.: Secreted frizzled related protein 1 isoverexpressed in uterine leiomyomas, ass.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SFRP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604156, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sideroflexin 1 (SFXN1, Accession NP_(—)073591.2) is anotherGAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFXN1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SFXN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFXN1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1452, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Sideroflexin 1(SFXN1, Accession NP_(—)073591.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFXN1.

Solute carrier family 1 (neutral amino acid transporter), member 5(SLC1A5, Accession NP_(—)005619.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC1A5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC1A5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC1A5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 1 (neutral amino acid transporter), member 5 (SLC1A5, AccessionNP_(—)005619.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC1A5.

Solute carrier family 9 (sodium/hydrogen exchanger), isoform 6 (SLC9A6,Accession NP_(—)006350.1) is another GAM40 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC9A6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC9A6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC9A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 9 (sodium/hydrogen exchanger), isoform 6 (SLC9A6, AccessionNP_(—)006350.1), a gene which is involved electroneutral exchange ofprotons for na+ and k+ across the mitochondrial inner membrane.Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC9A6.

The function of SLC9A6 has been established by previous studies. Bysearching sequence databases for proteins with sequence similarity tothe S. cerevisiae mitochondrial sodium/hydrogen exchanger Nha2, Numataet al. (1998) identified the deduced protein product of the KIAA0267cDNA (Nagase et al., 1996), SLC9A6. The KIAA0267-encoded protein shares30% amino acid sequence identity with S. cerevisiae Nha2, andapproximately 20 to 24% identity with the mammalian NHE isoforms NHE1 toNHE5 (see OMIM Ref. No. SLC9A5; 600477). Numata et al. (1998), whoconcluded that the KIAA0267 cDNA lacks 5-prime coding sequence, isolateda human cDNA containing the complete coding sequence of SLC9A6, whichthey called NHE6. The deduced 669-amino acid SLC9A6 protein has 12putative membrane-spanning segments within the N-terminal region, and ahydrophilic C terminus, similar to the topologies predicted for otherNHEs. In addition, SLC9A6 has a putative mitochondrial inner membranetargeting signal at its N terminus. Northern blot analysis detected anapproximately 5.5-kb SLC9A6 transcript that was ubiquitously expressed,with the most abundant expression in mitochondrion-rich tissues such asbrain, skeletal muscle, and heart. Fluorescence microscopy suggestedthat SLC9A6 localizes to mitochondria. Numata et al. (1998) deleted theS. cerevisiae NHA2 gene by homologous disruption and found thatbenzamil-inhibitable, acid-activated sodium uptake into mitochondria wasabolished in the mutant strain. The mutant strain also showed retardedgrowth on nonfermentable carbon sources and severely reduced survivalduring the stationary phase of the cell cycle compared with the parentalstrain, consistent with a defect in aerobic metabolism. The authorssuggested that Nha2 and SLC9A6 are homologous sodium/hydrogen exchangersthat are important for mitochondrial function.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Seki, N.; Ishikawa, K.; Ohira, M.; Kawarabayasi, Y.; Ohara,O.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Miyajima, N.; Nomura, N.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human genes. VI. The coding sequencesof 80 new genes (KIAA0201-KIAA0280) deduced by analysis of cDNA clonesfrom cell line KG-1 and brain. DNA Res. 3:321-329, 1996. Note:Supplement: DNA Res. 3:341-354, 1996; and

Numata, M.; Petrecca, K.; Lake, N.; Orlowski, J.: Identification of amitochondrial Na+/H+ exchanger. J. Biol. Chem. 273:6951-6959, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC9A6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300231, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. SMAP-1 (Accession NP_(—)061141.2) is another GAM40 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMAP-1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by SMAP-1, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMAP-1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11457, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of SMAP-1 (AccessionNP_(—)061141.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMAP-1.

Sperm associated antigen 4 (SPAG4, Accession NP_(—)003107.1) is anotherGAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPAG4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SPAG4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPAG4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7992, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Sperm associatedantigen 4 (SPAG4, Accession NP_(—)003107.1), a gene which predictedortholog of rat SPAG4which interacts with rat ODF27, the 27 kda outerdense fiber protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPAG4.

The function of SPAG4 has been established by previous studies.Mammalian sperm tails contain, besides an axoneme, 2 unique components:outer dense fibers (ODF), which extend along the entire tail, and afibrous sheath (FS), which initiates at the stack of mitochondria andsurrounds the ODF until the end of the sperm tail. Defects in thesestructures have been associated with reduced sperm tail motility andhuman infertility. Early studies indicated that ODF proteins aretestis-specific and are synthesized in elongating spermatids. One ODFgene, ODF27 (ODF1; 182878), was cloned by van der Hoorn et al. (1990)and others. Shao and van der Hoorn (1996) used a yeast 2-hybridscreening with the leucine zipper region of ODF27 as bait to isolate rattestis-specific proteins that could interact with ODF27 (Shao et al.,1997). One of the novel genes encoded the major 84-kD ODF protein (OMIMRef. No. 602015), the human homolog of which maps to 9q34. Another ofthe new genes, SPAG4, also encoded a product that interacted stronglywith ODF27 via a leucine zipper and was expressed exclusively, althoughtransiently, in elongating spermatids; protein synthesis of SPAG4 wasmaximal during maximal ODF27 synthesis and growth of the sperm tail.However, the product of the SPAG4 gene was not incorporated into themature sperm tail. Tarnasky et al. (1998) cloned the human SPAG4 homologand by fluorescence in situ hybridization demonstrated that the genemaps to 20q11.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shao, X.; van der Hoorn, F. A.: Self-interaction of the major27-kilodalton outer dense fiber protein is in part mediated by a leucinezipper domain in the rat. Biol. Reprod. 55:1343-1350, 1996; and

Tarnasky, H.; Gill, D.; Murthy, S.; Shao, X.; Demetrick, D. J.; van derHoorn, F. A.: A novel testis-specific gene, SPAG4, whose productinteracts specifically with outer dense fiber pr.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SPAG4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603038, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5, Accession NP_(—)003259.2) isanother GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TLR5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TLR5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TLR5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9677, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Toll-like receptor5 (TLR5, Accession NP_(—)003259.2), a gene which participates in theinnate immune response to bacterial flagellins. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM40 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TLR5.

The function of TLR5 has been established by previous studies. Bysearching an EST database for human Toll homologs, Chaudhary et al.(1998) identified cDNA sequences from 2 genes that they called TIL3 andTIL4 (TLR2; 603028). Muzio et al. (2000) determined the differentialexpression pattern of the TLRs in leukocytes. Like TLR2 and TLR4, TLR5was expressed in myelomonocytic cells, but at lower levels. Hayashi etal. (2001) showed that expression of TLR5 induces NF-kappa-B activationand TNFA (OMIM Ref. No. 191160) production. Pathogen-associatedmolecular patterns (PAMPs) known to stimulate other TLR family membersfailed to stimulate TLR5; however, luciferase reporter assays indicatedTLR5 activation in gram-positive and -negative bacterial culturesupernatants. By fractionation of Listeria culture supernatants followedby SDS-PAGE, Hayashi et al. (2001) identified flagellin as the TLR5ligand. Flagellin, a principal component of bacterial flagella, is avirulence factor recognized by the innate immune system in plants,insects, and mammals. Expression of flagellin in nonflagellated bacteriaresulted in TLR5 activation, and deletion of flagellin from flagellatedbacteria abrogated TLR5 activation. Hayashi et al. (2001) demonstratedthat injection of flagellin induces the production of IL6 (OMIM Ref. No.147620) in wildtype mice, but not in those lacking the MyD88 (OMIM Ref.No. 602170) adaptor protein, required for TLR signaling. Hayashi et al.(2001) concluded that TLR5 is a pattern- recognition receptor and thatits PAMP is flagellin, a protein with conserved N and C termini in abroad group of motile pathogens.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chaudhary, P. M.; Ferguson, C.; Nguyen, V.; Nguyen, O.; Massa, H. F.;Eby, M.; Jasmin, A.; Trask, B. J.; Hood, L.; Nelson, P. S.: Cloning andcharacterization of two Toll/interleukin-1 receptor-like genes TIL3 andTIL4: evidence for a multi-gene receptor family in humans. Blood91:4020-4027, 1998; and

Hayashi, F.; Smith, K. D.; Ozinsky, A.,; Hawn, T. R.; y, E. C.;Goodlett, D. R.; Eng, J. K.; Akira, S.; Underhill, D. M.; Aderem, A.:The innate immune response to bacterial flagellin.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TLR5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603031, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Translocase of outer mitochondrial membrane 70 homolog a(yeast) (TOMM70A, Accession NP_(—)055635.1) is another GAM40 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TOMM70A BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTOMM70A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TOMM70A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14026, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Translocase ofouter mitochondrial membrane 70 homolog a (yeast) (TOMM70A, AccessionNP_(—)055635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TOMM70A.

Tnfrsf1a-associated via death domain (TRADD, Accession NP_(—)003780.1)is another GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRADDBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRADD, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TRADD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9944,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Tnfrsf1a-associatedvia death domain (TRADD, Accession NP_(—)003780.1), a gene whichspecifically interacts with the cytoplasmic domain of activated tnfr1.interacts with trafs (traf1 and traf2), fadd and rip. acts as an adaptormolecule for tnfr1 mediating its interaction with fadd. overexpressionof tradd leads to two major tnf-induced responses, apoptosis andactivation of nf-kappa b. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TRADD.

The function of TRADD has been established by previous studies. Manydiverse activities of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) are signaled throughTNF receptor-1 (TNFR1; 191190). TNFR1 contains an intracellular deathdomain (see OMIM Ref. No. DR3; 603366) that is required for signalingantiviral activity, programmed cell death, and NF-kappa-B (OMIM Ref. No.164011) activation. TNF- induced apoptosis involves activation of theICE cysteine protease (OMIM Ref. No. 147678). By using a yeast 2-hybridscreen to identify proteins that interact with the death domain ofTNFR1, Hsu et al. (1995) isolated cDNAs encoding a 34-kD protein thatthey designated TRADD (TNFR1-associated death domain protein).Overexpression of TRADD led to 2 major TNF-induced responses, apoptosisand activation of NF-kappa-B. The predicted 312-amino acid TRADD proteincontains a 111-amino acid death domain with sequence similarity to thatof TNFR1. This region of TRADD is capable of mediating TRADDoligomerization, TNFR1 interaction, stimulation of apoptosis, andNF-kappa-B activation. TRADD- mediated cell death can be suppressed byexpression of the cowpox virus crmA gene, which encodes an inhibitor ofICE. However, crmA expression does not inhibit NF-kappa-B activation byTRADD, demonstrating that the 2 signaling pathways emanating from TRADDare distinct. Northern blot analysis revealed that the 1.4-kb TRADD mRNAis expressed ubiquitously. Park et al. (2000) determined the crystalstructure of the complex between the N-terminal domain of TRADD(residues 1 to 169) and the TRAF domain of TRAF2 (601895; residues 327to 501) at 2.0-angstrom resolution. The structure revealed a novel modeof interaction mediated by a relatively extensive protein-proteininterface. Pan et al. (1996) isolated the mouse Tradd gene and foundthat it contains 4 exons and spans less than 7 kb. The predicted mouseand human TRADD proteins are 75% identical. By analysis of aninterspecific backcross, they mapped the Tradd gene to the distal regionof mouse chromosome 8, in a region showing homology of synteny to humanchromosome 16q22. By FISH, Scheuerpflug et al. (2001) mapped the humanTRADD gene to chromosome 16q22.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Park, Y. C.; y, H.; Hsia, C.; Segal, D.; Rich, R. L.; Liou, H.-C.;Myszka, D. G.; Wu, H.: A novel mechanism of TRAF signaling revealed bystructural and functional analyses of the TRADD-TRAF2 interaction. Cell101:777-787, 2000; and

Scheuerpflug, C. G.; Lichter, P.; Debatin, K.-M.; Mincheva, A.:Assignment of TRADD to human chromosome band 16q22 by in situhybridization. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 92:347-348, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRADD arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603500, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tnfrsf1a-associated via death domain (TRADD, AccessionNP_(—)700474.1) is another GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRADD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRADD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRADD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9944, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Tnfrsf1a-associatedvia death domain (TRADD, Accession NP_(—)700474.1), a gene whichspecifically interacts with the cytoplasmic domain of activated tnfr1.interacts with trafs (traf1 and traf2), fadd and rip. acts as an adaptormolecule for tnfr1 mediating its interaction with fadd. overexpressionof tradd leads to two major tnf-induced responses, apoptosis andactivation of nf-kappa b. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TRADD.

The function of TRADD has been established by previous studies. Manydiverse activities of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) are signaled throughTNF receptor-1 (TNFR1; 191190). TNFR1 contains an intracellular deathdomain (see OMIM Ref. No. DR3; 603366) that is required for signalingantiviral activity, programmed cell death, and NF-kappa-B (OMIM Ref. No.164011) activation. TNF- induced apoptosis involves activation of theICE cysteine protease (OMIM Ref. No. 147678). By using a yeast 2-hybridscreen to identify proteins that interact with the death domain ofTNFR1, Hsu et al. (1995) isolated cDNAs encoding a 34-kD protein thatthey designated TRADD (TNFR1-associated death domain protein).Overexpression of TRADD led to 2 major TNF-induced responses, apoptosisand activation of NF-kappa-B. The predicted 312-amino acid TRADD proteincontains a 111-amino acid death domain with sequence similarity to thatof TNFR1. This region of TRADD is capable of mediating TRADDoligomerization, TNFR1 interaction, stimulation of apoptosis, andNF-kappa-B activation. TRADD- mediated cell death can be suppressed byexpression of the cowpox virus crmA gene, which encodes an inhibitor ofICE. However, crmA expression does not inhibit NF-kappa-B activation byTRADD, demonstrating that the 2 signaling pathways emanating from TRADDare distinct. Northern blot analysis revealed that the 1.4-kb TRADD mRNAis expressed ubiquitously. Park et al. (2000) determined the crystalstructure of the complex between the N-terminal domain of TRADD(residues 1 to 169) and the TRAF domain of TRAF2 (601895; residues 327to 501) at 2.0-angstrom resolution. The structure revealed a novel modeof interaction mediated by a relatively extensive protein-proteininterface. Pan et al. (1996) isolated the mouse Tradd gene and foundthat it contains 4 exons and spans less than 7 kb. The predicted mouseand human TRADD proteins are 75% identical. By analysis of aninterspecific backcross, they mapped the Tradd gene to the distal regionof mouse chromosome 8, in a region showing homology of synteny to humanchromosome 16q22. By FISH, Scheuerpflug et al. (2001) mapped the humanTRADD gene to chromosome 16q22.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Park, Y. C.; y, H.; Hsia, C.; Segal, D.; Rich, R. L.; Liou, H.-C.;Myszka, D. G.; Wu, H.: A novel mechanism of TRAF signaling revealed bystructural and functional analyses of the TRADD-TRAF2 interaction. Cell101:777-787, 2000; and

Scheuerpflug, C. G.; Lichter, P.; Debatin, K.-M.; Mincheva, A.:Assignment of TRADD to human chromosome band 16q22 by in situhybridization. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 92:347-348, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRADD arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603500, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Winged-helix nude (WHN, Accession NP_(—)003584.2) is anotherGAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHN BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby WHN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WHN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9862, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Winged-helix nude(WHN, Accession NP_(—)003584.2), a gene which plays a role intranscriptional regulation and therefore may be associated with T-cellimmunodeficiency, the skin disorder congenital alopecia, and naildystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of T-cell immunodeficiency, the skin disorder congenitalalopecia, and nail dystrophy, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with WHN.

The function of WHN has been established by previous studies. In 2sisters with T-cell immunodeficiency, congenital alopecia, and naildystrophy (OMIM Ref. No. 601705), Frank et al. (1999) identified ahomozygous nonsense mutation in the WHN gene. In mammals, whn expressionoccurs in epithelial cells of the thymus as well as specific cells ofthe hair follicle. In the human, WHN is expressed in the differentiatingcells of the hair follicle precortex and the innermost cell layer of theouter root sheath. Expression in the thymus was not determine.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of WHN.Mutations at the ‘nude’ locus of mice and rats disrupt normal hairgrowth and thymus development, causing nude mice and rats to beimmune-deficient. Nehls et al. (1994) showed that a gene designated whn,located in the region of mouse chromosome 11 known to contain the nudelocus, encodes a new member of the winged-helix domain family oftranscription factors. The predicted protein is 648 amino acids long.The whn gene was disrupted on the mouse and rat nude alleles. Mutanttranscripts did not encode the characteristic DNA-binding domain,strongly suggesting that the whn gene is the nude gene. Mutations inwinged-helix domain genes cause homeotic transformations in Drosophilaand distort cell-fate decisions during vulval development in C. elegans.The whn gene was thus the first member of this class of genes to beimplicated in a specific developmental defect in vertebrates

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for WHN isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Frank, J.; Pignata, C.; Panteleyev, A. A.; Prowse, D. M.; Baden, H.;Weiner, L.; Gaetaniello, L.; Ahmad, W.; Pozzi, N.; Caerhalmi-Friedman,P. B.; Aita, V. M.; Uyttendaele, H.; Gordon, D.; Ott, J.; Brissette, J.L.; Christiano, A. M.: Exposing the human nude phenotype. Nature398:473-474, 1999; and

Nehls, M.; Pfeifer, D.; Schorpp, M.; Hedrich, H.; Boehm, T.: New memberof the winged-helix protein family disrupted in mouse and rat nudemutations. Nature 372:103-107, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of WHN are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600838, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tyrosine 3-monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-monooxygenaseactivation protein, gamma polypeptide (YWHAG, Accession NP_(—)036611.2)is another GAM40 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. YWHAGBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by YWHAG, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofYWHAG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19676, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM40 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of Tyrosine3-monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-monooxygenase activation protein, gammapolypeptide (YWHAG, Accession NP_(—)036611.2), a gene which mediatesmitogenic signals of PDGF in vascular smooth muscle cells. Accordingly,utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with YWHAG.

The function of YWHAG has been established by previous studies. Membersof the 14-3-3 protein family play an important role in signaltransduction leading to mitosis and cellular proliferation (Morrison,1994). For background information on 14-3-3 proteins, see 113508.Autieri et al. (1995, 1996) found that rat 14-3-3-gamma (YWHAG) isupregulated in injured rat carotid arteries and that YWHAG mRNA isupregulated in cytokine-stimulated human vascular smooth muscle cells(VSMC). Using PCR primers based on the rat YWHAG sequence to screenhuman VSMC, Autieri and Carbone (1999) isolated a cDNA encoding YWHAG.The deduced 246-amino acid protein, which shares 98% sequence identitywith the rat sequence, has preserved 14-3-3 family signature motifs, apredicted annexin motif, and several potential phosphorylation sites butnot the CDK2 (OMIM Ref. No. 116953) phosphorylation motif. By ESTdatabase searching, Horie et al. (1999) also obtained a cDNA encodingYWHAG, which they found to be 100% identical to the 247- amino acid ratsequence. Northern blot analysis revealed ubiquitous expression of a3.8-kb YWHAG transcript that is relatively strong in brain, skeletalmuscle, and heart but weak in peripheral blood leukocytes. By SDS-PAGEand autoradiographic analysis, Autieri and Carbone (1999) found thatYWHAG is expressed and phosphorylated by activation withplatelet-derived growth factor (OMIM Ref. No. 190040) and otheractivators of several isoforms of protein kinase C (PKC; e.g., 176960).Inhibitors of PKC block YWHAG phosphorylation. Western blot analysisshowed that YWHAG interacts with PKC and with RAF1 (OMIM Ref. No.164760).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Autieri, M. V.; Carbone, C. J.:.: 14-3-3-Gamma interacts with and isphosphorylated by multiple protein kinase C isoforms in PDGF-stimulatedhuman vascular smooth muscle cells. DNA Cell Biol. 18:555-564, 1999; and

Horie, M.; Suzuki, M.; Takahashi, E.; Tanigami, A.: Cloning, expression,and chromosomal mapping of the human 14-3-3gamma gene (YWHAG) to7q11.23. Genomics 60:241-243, 1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of YWHAG arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605356, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. ZNF408 (Accession NP_(—)079017.1) is another GAM40 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byZNF408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF408 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14053, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM40 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:396.

Another function of GAM40 is therefore inhibition of ZNF408 (AccessionNP_(—)079017.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM40 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF408.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 41 (GAM41), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM41 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM41 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM41 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM41 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM41 gene encodes a GAM41 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM41 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM41precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:13, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:13 islocated at position 66039675 relative to chromosome 5.

GAM41 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM41 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM41 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM41 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM41 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:13, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM41folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM41 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM41 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM41 RNA is designated SEQID:215, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM41 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM41 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM41target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM41 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM41target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM41 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM41 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM41 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM41 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM41 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM41target RNA into GAM41 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM41 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM41 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM41 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM41 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM41 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM41 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM41 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM41target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM41 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM41 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

AF3P21 (Accession NM_(—)016453.1) is a GAM41 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AF3P21 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AF3P21,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AF3P21 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM41 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:215.

A function of GAM41 is therefore inhibition of AF3P21 (AccessionNM_(—)016453.1), a gene which has an important role in stress fiberformation induced by active diaphanous protein homolog 1 (drf1). andtherefore is associated with Involved in therapy-related leukemia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM41 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Involved in therapy-related leukemia, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with AF3P21.

The function of AF3P21 has been established by previous studies. Sano etal. (2000) identified the AF3p21 gene as a novel fusion partner of theMLL gene (OMIM Ref. No. 159555) in a 23-year-old patient who developedtherapy-related leukemia (AML, FAB M5b) with t(3;11)(p21;q23). Hayakawaet al. (2001) further characterized the AF3p21 gene. AF3p21 encodes anuclear protein consisting of 722 amino acids with an SH3 domain, aproline-rich domain, and a bipartite nuclear localization signal. Theprotein's SH3 domain has high homology with that of FYN (OMIM Ref. No.137025). Hayakawa et al. (2001) found that in DNA from the patient'sleukemic cells, intron 6 of the MLL gene was fused at a point upstreamof exon 1 in the AF3p21 gene, and that the der(11) chromosome formed anMLL-AF3p21 fusion transcript in leukemic cells, whereas the der(3)chromosome did not form any fusion transcript. Dot blot RNA analysisshowed that the AF3p21 gene was expressed in all adult and embryonichuman tissues examined, including bone marrow, brain, liver, thymus,lung, and skeletal muscle. Northern blot analysis of HeLa cell RNAdetected a 3.5-kb transcript. The protein has an apparent molecularweight of 80 kD and is localized exclusively in the cell nucleus. Theseresults suggested that AF3p21 protein plays a role in signaltransduction in the nucleus. Hayakawa et al. (2001) determined that theAF3p21 gene on 3p21 is 19 kb long and consists of 13 exons.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hayakawa, A.; Matsuda, Y.; Daibata, M.; Nakamura, H.; Sano, K.: Genomicorganization, tissue expression, and cellular localization of AF3p21, afusion partner of MLL in therapy-related leukemia. Genes ChromosomesCancer 30:364-374, 2001; and

Sano, K.; Hayakawa, A.; Piao, J.-H.; Kosaka, Y.; Nakamura, H.: Novel SH3protein encoded by the AF3p21 gene is fused to the mixed lineageleukemia protein in a therapy-related leukemi.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AF3P21 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606671, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adaptor-related protein complex 2, alpha 1 subunit (AP2A1,Accession NM_(—)014203.2) is another GAM41 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AP2A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by AP2A1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AP2A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16866, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM41 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:215.

Another function of GAM41 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 2, alpha 1 subunit (AP2A1, Accession NM_014203.2), agene which plays a role in protein sorting in the late-golgi/trans-golginetwork (tgn) and/or endosomes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM41 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AP2A1.

The function of AP2A1 has been established by previous studies. Twoseparate AP2-alpha adaptor subunits of the clathrin coat assemblycomplex of the mouse were cloned by Robinson (1989). The alpha subunitis part of the so-called AP2 coat assembly protein complex (see OMIMRef. No. 601024) which links clathrin (OMIM Ref. No. 118960) toreceptors in the coated vesicles. The alpha adaptins are exclusivelyfound in the endocytic coated vesicles. The 2 mouse proteins are 84%identical. Huntingtin-interacting protein 1 (HIP1; 601767) is enrichedin membrane-containing cell fractions and has been implicated in vesicletrafficking. It is a multidomain protein containing an epsin (OMIM Ref.No. 607262) N-terminal homology (ENTH) domain, a central coiled-coil-forming region, and a C-terminal actin-binding domain. Waelter et al.(2001) identified 3 HIP1-associated proteins, clathrin heavy chain(CLTC; 118955) and alpha-adaptin A and C. In vitro binding studiesrevealed that the central coiled-coil domain of HIP1 is required for theinteraction with clathrin, whereas DPF-like motifs located upstream tothis domain are important for HIP1 binding to the C-terminal ‘appendage’domain of alpha-adaptin A and C. Expression of full-length HIP1 inmammalian cells resulted in a punctate cytoplasmic immunostainingcharacteristic of clathrin-coated vesicles. The authors hypothesizedthat HIP1 is an endocytic protein, the structural integrity of which maybe crucial for maintenance of normal vesicle size in vivo.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Robinson, M. S.: Cloning of cDNAs encoding two related 100-kD coatedvesicle proteins (alpha-adaptins). J. Cell Biol. 108:833-42, 1989; and

Waelter, S.; Scherzinger, E.; Hasenbank, R.; Nordhoff, E.; Lurz, R.;Goehler, H.; Gauss, C.; Sathasivam, K.; Bates, G. P.; Lehrach, H.;Wanker, E. E.: The huntingtin interacting protei.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AP2A1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601026, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Calpain 1, (mu/i) large subunit (CAPN1, AccessionNM_(—)005186.2) is another GAM41 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CAPN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAPN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CAPN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3659, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM41 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:215.

Another function of GAM41 is therefore inhibition of Calpain 1, (mu/i)large subunit (CAPN1, Accession NM_(—)005186.2), a gene which is anintracellular protease that requires calcium for its catalytic activity.Accordingly, utilities of GAM41 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CAPN1.

The function of CAPN1 has been established by previous studies. Calpain(calcium-dependent protease; EC 3.4.22.17) is an intracellular proteasethat requires calcium for its catalytic activity. Two isozymes (CANP1and CANP2), with different calcium requirements, have been identified.Both are heterodimers composed of L (large, catalytic, 80 kD) and S(small, regulatory, 30 kD) subunits. The isozymes share an identical Ssubunit (OMIM Ref. No. 114170); differences arise from the L subunits(L1 and L2). Using cDNA clones as probes, Ohno et al. (1989, 1990)mapped the CANPL1 and CANPL2 genes as well as the CANPS gene and a genefor another protein, L3, that is homologous to the other 2 L subunits;they used a combination of spot blot hybridization with sortedchromosomes and Southern hybridization with human-mouse cell hybridDNAs. In this way they were able to assign CANPL1 to chromosome 11;CANPL2 to chromosome 1; CANPL3 to chromosome 15; and CANPS to chromosome19. Courseaux et al. (1996) used a combination of methods to refine mapsof the approximately 5-Mb region of 11q13 that includes MEN1 (OMIM Ref.No. 131100). They proposed the following gene order:cen-PGA-FTH1-UGB-AHNAK-ROM1-MDU1-CHRM1-COX8-EMK1-FKBP2-PLCB3-[PYGM,ZFM1]-FAU-CAPN1-[MLK3, RELA]-FOSL1-SEA-CFL1-tel.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ohno, S.; Minoshima, S.; Kudoh, J.; Fukuyama, R.; Shimizu, Y.;Ohmi-Imajoh, S.; Shimizu, N.; Suzuki, K.: Four genes for the calpainfamily locate on four distinct human chromosomes. Cytogenet. Cell Genet.53:225-229, 1990; and

Courseaux, A.; Grosgeorge, J.; Gaudray, P.; Pannett, A. A. J.; Forbes,S. A.; Williamson, C.; Bassett, D.; Thakker, R. V.; Teh, B. T.; Farnebo,F.; Shepherd, J.; Skogseid, B.; Larsson, C.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CAPN1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 114220, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Calsequestrin 1 (fast-twitch, skeletal muscle) (CASQ1,Accession NM_(—)001231.2) is another GAM41 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CASQ1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CASQ1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASQ1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4693, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM41 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:215.

Another function of GAM41 is therefore inhibition of Calsequestrin 1(fast-twitch, skeletal muscle) (CASQ1, Accession NM_(—)001231.2), a genewhich is a mitochondrial calcium-binding protein specific forfast-twitch muscle fibers. Accordingly, utilities of GAM41 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASQ1.

The function of CASQ1 has been established by previous studies.Calsequestrin, an acid glycoprotein located in the luminal space of theterminal cisternae of the sarcoplasmic reticulum, binds calcium ion andis believed to function as a storage protein for calcium. Comparison ofthe complete amino acid sequences of rabbit fast-twitch musclecalsequestrin and dog cardiac muscle calsequestrin, as derived fromsequence cDNAs, indicate that these isoforms are clearly the products ofdifferent genes. The rabbit fast-twitch muscle calsequestrin has, in themature protein, 367 amino acid residues. It is synthesized with a28-residue N-terminal signal sequence that is cleaved off duringsynthesis. The gene in the rabbit has 11 exons and spans approximately14 kb of genomic DNA. Fujii et al. (1990) isolated a genomic clone forhuman fast-twitch skeletal muscle calsequestrin and deduced the aminoacid sequence of the protein and the exon-intron boundaries of the genefrom its sequence. They assigned the gene to human chromosome 1 throughthe use of a human-mouse somatic cell hybrid mapping panel. Like therabbit gene, the human gene has 11 exons, but 5 amino acids near theCOOH terminus of the rabbit sequence are lacking in the human protein.By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Otsu et al. (1993) mapped theCASQ1 gene to 1q21. Calmitine is a mitochondrial calcium-binding proteinspecific for fast-twitch muscle fibers. It is absent in patients withDuchenne and Becker types of muscular dystrophy and in dystrophic dy/dymice. Bataille et al. (1994) cloned the human cDNA of calmitine.Sequence analysis demonstrated that it was identical to the low affinitybut high capacity calcium-binding protein from the sarcoplasmicreticulum, calsequestrin. Calmitine represents the Ca(2+) reservoir ofmitochondria; calsequestrin may play a similar role in the sarcoplasmicreticulum.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Fujii, J.; Willard, H. F.; MacLennan, D. H.: Characterization andlocalization to human chromosome 1 of human fast-twitch skeletal musclecalsequestrin gene. Somat. Cell Molec. Genet. 16:185-189, 1990; and

Bataille, N.; Schmitt, N.; Aumercier-Maes, P.; Ollivier, B.;Lucas-Heron, B.; Lestienne, P.: Molecular cloning of human calmitine, amitochondrial calcium binding protein, reveals ident.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CASQ1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 114250, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chemokine (c-c motif) receptor 5 (CCR5, AccessionNM_(—)000579.1) is another GAM41 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CCR5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CCR5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CCR5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8238, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM41 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:215.

Another function of GAM41 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor 5 (CCR5, Accession NM_(—)000579.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM41 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCR5.

FLJ22814 (Accession NM_(—)024916.1) is another GAM41 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22814 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22814,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22814 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2530, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM41 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:215.

Another function of GAM41 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22814 (AccessionNM_(—)024916.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM41 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22814.

Interleukin 11 (IL11, Accession NM_(—)000641.2) is another GAM41 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL11 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byIL11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20064, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM41 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:215.

Another function of GAM41 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 11(IL11, Accession NM_(—)000641.2), a gene which stimulates theproliferation of hematopoietic stem cells and megakaryocyte progenitorcells and induces megakaryocyte maturation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM41 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL11.

The function of IL11 has been established by previous studies. Paul etal. (1990) identified and cloned the gene for a new stromal cell-derivedlymphopoietic and hematopoietic cytokine which they calledinterleukin-11. The cDNA indicated a single reading frame of 597nucleotides encoding a predicted 199-amino acid polypeptide. The IL11produced in COS-1 cells showed an apparent molecular mass of about 23kD. McKinley et al. (1992) determined that the genomic sequence is 7 kblong and consists of 5 exons and 4 introns. Biologic characterizationindicated that in addition to stimulating plasmacytoma proliferation,IL11 stimulates T-cell-dependent development of immunoglobulin-producingB cells and collaborates with IL3 in supporting murine megakaryocytecolony formation (Paul et al., 1990). Du and Williams (1994) reviewedthe pleiotropic effects of IL11 on hematopoietic cells. Yang-Feng et al.(1991) demonstrated by in situ hybridization that a cDNA for IL11 mapsto 19q13.3-q13.4. Since translocations involving 19q13 occur in patientswith acute lymphocytic leukemia, the IL11 gene may be implicated. Du andWilliams (1997) reviewed the molecular, cell biologic, and clinicalaspects of interleukin-11.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Du, X.; Williams, D. A.: Interleukin-11: review of molecular, cellbiology, and clinical use. Blood 89:3897-3908, 1997; and

Du, X. X.; Williams, D. A.: Interleukin-11: a multifunctional growthfactor derived from the hematopoietic microenvironment. Blood83:2023-2030, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL11 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147681, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. LOC143915 (Accession) is another GAM41 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC143915 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC143915,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143915 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15225, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM41 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:215.

Another function of GAM41 is therefore inhibition of LOC143915(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM41 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC143915.

LOC151720 (Accession XM_(—)087279.6) is another GAM41 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151720 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151720, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151720 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17948, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM41 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:215.

Another function of GAM41 is therefore inhibition of LOC151720(Accession XM_(—)087279.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM41 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151720.

LOC196463 (Accession NM_(—)173542.1) is another GAM41 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196463 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196463, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196463 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM41 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:215.

Another function of GAM41 is therefore inhibition of LOC196463(Accession NM_(—)173542.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM41 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196463.

LOC200205 (Accession XM_(—)114152.1) is another GAM41 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200205 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200205, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200205 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14178, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM41 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:215.

Another function of GAM41 is therefore inhibition of LOC200205(Accession XM_(—)114152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM41 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200205.

Paired-like homeodomain transcription factor 3 (PITX3, AccessionNM_(—)005029.3) is another GAM41 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PITX3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PITX3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PITX3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8284, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM41 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:215.

Another function of GAM41 is therefore inhibition of Paired-likehomeodomain transcription factor 3 (PITX3, Accession NM_(—)005029.3), agene which may play a role in normal anterior-chamber and lensdevelopment. and therefore may be associated with Anterior segmentmesenchymal dysgenesis (asmd). Accordingly, utilities of GAM41 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Anterior segment mesenchymaldysgenesis (asmd), and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PITX3.

The function of PITX3 has been established by previous studies. ThePITX3 gene is the human homolog of the mouse Pitx3 gene and is a memberof the RIEG/PITX homeo box gene family. The protein encoded by PITX3shows 99% amino acid identity to the mouse Pitx3 protein, with 100%identity in the homeodomain and approximately 70% overall identity toother members of this family. Semina et al. (1998) screened a collectionof 80 DNA samples from individuals with various eye anomalies formutations in the PITX3 gene. A mutation was identified in each of 2unrelated patients. The 17-bp insertion in the 3-prime end of the codingsequence, resulting in a frameshift (602669.0001), occurred in a patientwith anterior segment mesenchymal dysgenesis (ASMD; 107250) andcataracts; a G- to - A substitution in the 5-prime end of the gene,changing a codon for serine into a codon for asparagine (602669.0002),occurred in a patient with congenital cataracts. Each mutationcosegregated with the disease phenotype in families and was not found inup to 300 control individuals studied. Further expression analysis ofPitx3 in the mouse supported a unique role in early ocular development,with later expression extending to the midbrain, tongue, incisors,sternum, vertebrae, and limbs. The findings strongly suggested the roleof PITX3 in ASMD and cataracts and provided new evidence of thecontribution of the RIEG/PITX gene family to the developmental programunderpinning normal eye formation. The PTX1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601542), PTX2(OMIM Ref. No. 602149), and PTX3 genes define a novel family oftranscription factors, the PTX subfamily, within the paired-like classof homeodomain factors. In mice, Ptx1 and Ptx2 gene expression has beendetected in the area of the pituitary primordium and is maintainedthroughout development in the Rathke pouch and adult pituitary.Pellegrini-Bouiller et al. (1999) characterized the expression of thePTX1, PTX2, and PTX3 genes in the normal human pituitary and in thedifferent types of human pituitary adenomas. RT-PCR analysis detected noPTX3 expression in adult and fetal normal human pituitary, although aspecific band was readily amplified from fetal mesencephalon, a tissueknown to express this gene.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PITX3.Mouse ‘aphakia’ (ak) is a recessive phenotype that spontaneously occursin the 129/Sv-SlJ strain and is characterized by small eyes that lack alens. Semina et al. (1997) determined that the Pitx3 gene is expressedin the developing lens and maps to chromosome 19, close to ak in mouse.In further studies, Semina et al. (2000) did not detect by in situhybridization Pitx3 transcripts in ak/ak mice, either in the lensplacode or at later developmental stages of the lens. Although nodifferences were previously found between ak/ak and wildtype sequencesin the Pitx3 coding region, the authors identified a deletion of 652 bplocated 2.5 kb upstream from the start point of the Pitx3 5-primeuntranslated region sequence in ak/ak mice. The deletion cosegregatedwith the ak mutation and was not detected in 16 samples from 10different mouse strains, including the founder strains. Analysis of the652-bp region identified sequences similar to consensus binding sitesfor transcription factors AP2 (see OMIM Ref. No. 107580) and Maf (seeOMIM Ref. No. 177075) that were shown to play a critical role in lensdetermination. The authors concluded that the abnormal oculardevelopment in the aphakia mouse is due to the deletion upstream of thePitx3 gene.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PITX3 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Semina, E. V.; Ferrell, R. E.; Mintz-Hittner, H. A.; Bitoun, P.; Alward,W. L. M.; Reiter, R. S.; Funkhauser, C.; Daack-Hirsch, S.; Murray, J.C.: A novel homeobox gene PITX3 is mutated in families withautosomal-dominant cataracts and ASMD. Nature Genet. 19:167-170, 1998;and

Semina, E. V.; Murray, J. C.; Reiter, R.; Hrstka, R. F.; Graw, J.:Deletion in the promoter region and altered expression of Pitx3 homeoboxgene in aphakia mice. Hum. Molec. Genet. 9.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PITX3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602669, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. POLA2 (Accession NM_(—)002689.2) is another GAM41 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POLA2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPOLA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16991, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM41 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:215.

Another function of GAM41 is therefore inhibition of POLA2 (AccessionNM_(—)002689.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM41 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith POLA2.

SSH2 (Accession XM_(—)290798.1) is another GAM41 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SSH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySSH2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SSH2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8354, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM41 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:215.

Another function of GAM41 is therefore inhibition of SSH2 (AccessionXM_(—)290798.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM41 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SSH2.

TRIAD3 (Accession NM_(—)019011.3) is another GAM41 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRIAD3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRIAD3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIAD3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11583, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM41 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:215.

Another function of GAM41 is therefore inhibition of TRIAD3 (AccessionNM_(—)019011.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM41 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIAD3.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 42 (GAM42), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM42 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM42 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM42 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM42 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM42 gene encodes a GAM42 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM42 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM42precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:190, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM42 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM42 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM42 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM42 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM42 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:190, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM42folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM42 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM42 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM42 RNA is designated SEQID:224, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM42 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM42 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM42target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM42 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM42target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM42 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM42 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM42 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM42 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM42 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM42target RNA into GAM42 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM42 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM42 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM42 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM42 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM42 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM42 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM42 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM42target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM42 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM42 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Cerebellar degeneration-related protein 2, 62 kda (CDR2, AccessionXM_(—)071866.2) is a GAM42 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.CDR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CDR2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCDR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4901, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM42 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:224.

A function of GAM42 is therefore inhibition of Cerebellardegeneration-related protein 2, 62 kda (CDR2, Accession XM_071866.2), agene which plays a role in cytokinesis, cell shape, and functions suchas secretion and capping. and therefore may be associated withParaneoplastic cerebellar degeneration. Accordingly, utilities of GAM42include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Paraneoplastic cerebellardegeneration, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDR2.

The function of CDR2 has been established by previous studies.Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration is an autoimmune disorderassociated with neoplasms of lung, ovary, breast, or Hodgkin disease.Patients with paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration carry acharacteristic antibody called anti-Yo. On Western blot analysis ofPurkinje cells and tumor tissue, the anti-Yo sera react with at least 2antigens, a major species of 62 kD called CDR62 and a minor species of34 kD called CDR34, where CDR means cerebellar degeneration-related.CDR34 is encoded by a gene on the X chromosome (CDR1; 302650). Furneauxet al. (1990) cloned and characterized the gene encoding CDR62, aleucine- zipper DNA-binding protein; see Fathallah-Shaykh et al. (1991).By a combination of study of rodent/human somatic cell hybrids and insitu hybridization, Gress et al. (1991, 1992) assigned the CDR2 gene to16p13.1-p12. The gene is positioned in an interval that contains 2 rareheritable fragile sites. Fletcher et al. (1997) determined the mousechromosomal locations of 9 genes that encode ‘onconeuronal antigens,’i.e., antigens that are expressed by systemic tumors and elicit animmune response that may develop into an autoimmune neuronaldegeneration. One of these genes was the Cdr2 gene, which they mapped tomouse chromosome 7 in a region of homology to 16p13.1-p12.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Fathallah-Shaykh, H.; Wolf, S.; Wong, E.; Posner, J. B.: Cloning of aleucine- zipper protein recognized by the sera of patients withantibody-associated paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 88:3451-3454, 1991; and

Furneaux, H. M.; Rosenblum, M. K.; Dalmau, J.; Wong, E.; Woodruff, P.;Graus, F.; Posner, J. B.: Selective expression of Purkinje-cell antigensin tumor tissue from patients with parane.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CDR2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 117340, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CDT1 (Accession NM_(—)030928.2) is another GAM42 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CDT1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1061, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM42 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:224.

Another function of GAM42 is therefore inhibition of CDT1 (AccessionNM_(—)030928.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM42 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDT1.

Fragile x mental retardation 2 (FMR2, Accession NM_(—)002025.1) isanother GAM42 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FMR2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FMR2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17857, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM42 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:224.

Another function of GAM42 is therefore inhibition of Fragile x mentalretardation 2 (FMR2, Accession NM_(—)002025.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM42 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FMR2.

Fucosyltransferase 1 (galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombayphenotype included) (FUT1, Accession NM_(—)000148.1) is another GAM42target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FUT1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FUT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM42 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:224.

Another function of GAM42 is therefore inhibition of Fucosyltransferase1 (galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombay phenotype included)(FUT1, Accession NM_(—)000148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM42include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FUT1.

Growth arrest and dna-damage-inducible, alpha (GADD45A, AccessionNM_(—)001924.2) is another GAM42 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GADD45A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GADD45A, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GADD45A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:510, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM42 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:224.

Another function of GAM42 is therefore inhibition of Growth arrest anddna-damage-inducible, alpha (GADD45A, Accession NM_(—)001924.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM42 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GADD45A.

HCGIV.9 (Accession NM_(—)018985.1) is another GAM42 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HCGIV.9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HCGIV.9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HCGIV.9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5331, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM42 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:224.

Another function of GAM42 is therefore inhibition of HCGIV.9 (AccessionNM_(—)018985.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM42 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HCGIV.9.

LOC123872 (Accession XM_(—)058742.3) is another GAM42 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC123872 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC123872, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC123872 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13097, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM42 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:224.

Another function of GAM42 is therefore inhibition of LOC123872(Accession XM_(—)058742.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM42 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC123872.

LOC158427 (Accession NM_(—)139246.2) is another GAM42 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158427 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158427, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158427 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11756, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM42 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:224.

Another function of GAM42 is therefore inhibition of LOC158427(Accession NM_(—)139246.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM42 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158427.

LOC197201 (Accession XM_(—)113839.4) is another GAM42 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3966, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM42 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:224.

Another function of GAM42 is therefore inhibition of LOC197201(Accession XM_(—)113839.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM42 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197201.

LOC203202 (Accession XM_(—)038391.6) is another GAM42 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203202 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC203202, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203202 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM42 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:224.

Another function of GAM42 is therefore inhibition of LOC203202(Accession XM_(—)038391.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM42 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203202.

LOC256830 (Accession) is another GAM42 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC256830 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC256830, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC256830 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18604, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM42 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:224.

Another function of GAM42 is therefore inhibition of LOC256830(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM42 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC256830.

Protein o-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NM_(—)015352.1) isanother GAM42 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POFUT1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by POFUT1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of POFUT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7440, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM42 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:224.

Another function of GAM42 is therefore inhibition of Proteino-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NM_(—)015352.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM42 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POFUT1.

Swi/snf related, matrix associated, actin dependent regulator ofchromatin, subfamily d, member 1 (SMARCD1, Accession NM_(—)139071.1) isanother GAM42 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMARCD1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SMARCD1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SMARCD1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:9206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM42 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:224.

Another function of GAM42 is therefore inhibition of Swi/snf related,matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily d,member 1 (SMARCD1, Accession NM_(—)139071.1), a gene which is involvedin chromatin assembly and remodeling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM42include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SMARCD1.

The function of SMARCD1 has been established by previous studies.Chromatin is actively remodeled during development. Chromatin remodelingof certain genes appears to precede their transcriptional activation. Inyeast, the multisubunit SWI/SNF complex is thought to be responsible forchromatin remodeling. Wang et al. (1996) isolated an analogous SWI/SNFcomplex from the human YT cell line. They found that the resultantcomplexes are composed of 9 to 12 polypeptides, which they termed BAFs(for BRG1-associated factors). Wang et al. (1996) isolated the BAF60asubunit, which encodes a polypeptide of 435 amino acids and ishomologous to the yeast SWP73 gene. The authors used BAF60a as a probeto isolate 2 closely related homologs, BAF60b (OMIM Ref. No. 601736) andBAF60c (OMIM Ref. No. 601737). By PCR of a somatic cell hybrid panel andradiation hybrid analysis, Ring et al. (1998) mapped the SMARCD1 gene tochromosome 12q13-q14.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ring, H. Z.; Vameghi-Meyers, V.; Wang, W.; Crabtree, G. R.; Francke, U.:Five SWI/SNF-related, matrix-associated, actin-dependent regulator ofchromatin (SMARC) genes are dispersed in the human genome. Genomics51:140-143, 1998; and

Wang, W.; Xue, Y.; Zhou, S.; Kuo, A.; Cairns, B. R.; Crabtree, G. R.:Diversity and specialization of mammalian SWI/SNF complexes. Genes Dev.10:2117-2130, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SMARCD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601735, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 43 (GAM43), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM43 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM43 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM43 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM43 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM43 gene encodes a GAM43 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM43 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM43precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:95, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM43 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM43 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM43 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM43 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM43 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:95, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM43folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM43 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM43 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM43 RNA is designated SEQID:234, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM43 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM43 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM43target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM43 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM43target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM43 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM43 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM43 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM43 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM43 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM43target RNA into GAM43 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM43 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM43 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM43 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM43 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM43 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM43 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM43 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM43target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM43 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM43 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

MYLE (Accession NM_(—)014015.2) is a GAM43 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MYLE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYLE, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MYLE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19493, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM43 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:234.

A function of GAM43 is therefore inhibition of MYLE (AccessionNM_(—)014015.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM43 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MYLE.

NRF (Accession NM_(—)017544.1) is another GAM43 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NRF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NRF, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NRF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18272, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM43 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:234.

Another function of GAM43 is therefore inhibition of NRF (AccessionNM_(—)017544.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM43 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NRF.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 44 (GAM44), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM44 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM44 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM44 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM44 gene encodes a GAM44 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM44 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:188, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:188is located at position 48222381 relative to chromosome 11.

GAM44 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM44 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM44 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM44 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM44 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:188, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM44folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM44 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA is designated SEQID:287, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM44 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM44target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM44target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM44 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM44 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM44 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM44target RNA into GAM44 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM44 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM44 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM44 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM44 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM44 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM44target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM44 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM44 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Angiotensin i converting enzyme (peptidyl-dipeptidase a) 1 (ACE,Accession NP_(—)690044.1) is a GAM44 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. ACE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ACE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

A function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Angiotensin i convertingenzyme (peptidyl-dipeptidase a) 1 (ACE, Accession NP_(—)690044.1), agene which Angiotensin I-converting enzyme (dipeptidyl carboxypeptidase1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ACE.

The function of ACE has been established by previous studies.Angiotensin I- converting enzyme (EC 3.4.15.1), or kininase II, is adipeptidyl carboxypeptidase that plays an important role in bloodpressure regulation and electrolyte balance by hydrolyzing angiotensin Iinto angiotensin II, a potent vasopressor, and aldosterone- stimulatingpeptide. The enzyme is also able to inactivate bradykinin, a potentvasodilator. Howard et al. (1990) found that the testis-specific form ofACE has its own promoter within intron 12, is encoded by the 3-primeregion of the gene, and is found only in postmeiotic spermatogenic cellsand sperm. Exner et al. (2001) focused on the fact that black patientswith heart failure have a poorer prognosis than white patients andperformed a study comparing racial groups.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Howard, T. E.; Shai, S. Y.; Langford, K. G.; Martin, B. M.; Bernstein,K. E.: Transcription of testicular angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)is initiated within the 12th intron of the somatic ACE gene. Molec.Cell. Biol. 10:4294-4302, 1990; and

Exner, D. V.; Dries, D. L.; Domanski, M. J.; Cohn, J. N.: Lesserresponse to angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor therapy in black ascompared with white patients with left ventricu.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ACE are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 106180, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. ANP32E (Accession NP_(—)112182.1) is another GAM44 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANP32E BINDING SITE1 and ANP32EBINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by ANP32E, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANP32EBINDING SITE1 and ANP32E BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16172 and SEQID:11390 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of ANP32E (AccessionNP_(—)112182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ANP32E.

Adaptor-related protein complex 3, mu 2 subunit (AP3M2, AccessionNP_(—)006794.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AP3M2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AP3M2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP3M2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17766, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 3, mu 2 subunit (AP3M2, Accession NP_(—)006794.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP3M2.

Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 12 (ARHGEF12, AccessionNP_(—)056128.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF12 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF12, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARHGEF12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6308,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Rho guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 12 (ARHGEF12, AccessionNP_(—)056128.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARHGEF12.

Aspartate beta-hydroxylase (ASPH, Accession NP_(—)064549.1) is anotherGAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ASPH BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ASPH, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ASPH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11418, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Aspartatebeta-hydroxylase (ASPH, Accession NP_(—)064549.1), a gene whichspecifically hydroxylates the beta carbon of aspartic acid or asparagineresidues in certain epidermal growth factor (EGF)-like domains of anumber of proteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ASPH.

The function of ASPH has been established by previous studies. Inhepatocellular carcinoma (HCC; 114550), one of the most prevalent tumorsin the world which occurs with especially high frequency in sub-SaharanAfrica and the Far East, a specific antigen is highly expressed; it ishighly expressed also in cholangiocarcinomas. Lavaissiere et al. (1996)reported cDNA cloning of the human gene encoding this antigen,aspartyl(asparaginyl)-beta-hydroxylase (symbolized HAAH by them), anddemonstrated that in these tumor lines it is expressed in anenzymatically active form. The gene encodes a deduced 744-amino acidpolypeptide with high homology (81%) to the bovine gene (Jia et al.,1992). Lavaissiere et al. (1996) found that their cDNA human sequencewas 99% homologous to the sequence for ASPH reported by Korioth et al.(1994), differing only at amino acid residues 565 (tyr to ile), 575(trp-trp-thr to cys-gly, 585 (asp to gln), and 709 (arg to lys). Theynoted also a silent TCG- to - TCA transition at peptide residue 161.Lavaissiere et al. (1996) speculated about the possible relationship ofthe malignant phenotype of regulated aspartyl/asparaginyl-beta-hydroxylation in EGF-like domains of proteins such as the mammalianNotch homologs (e.g., 190198, 600275, and 600276), which are known to beinvolved in cell differentiation and whose cytoplasmic domains have beenshown to be oncogenic. By screening a heart cDNA library, followed byRT-PCR, Lim et al. (2000) isolated cDNAs encoding the 225-amino acidjunctin protein and a 210-amino acid isoform. The authors noted that a73-residue stretch in junctin has a completely matched region in theASPH protein. Southern blot analysis indicated that junctin and ASPHexist as a single-copy gene. Northern blot analysis revealed expressionof 3.0- and 4.2-kb transcripts in cardiac and skeletal muscle;expression was higher in skeletal muscle. SDS-PAGE analysis of thetranslated cDNAs showed expression of 26 - and 28-kD proteins. Byscreening a skeletal muscle cDNA library with a dog junctin probe,Treves et al. (2000) identified cDNAs encoding human junctin andjunctate. Sequence analysis predicted that junctate, a 299-amino acidprotein, shares the first 93 amino acids of the long isoform of junctin(and, partially, of ASPH), whereas its 64 C-terminal residues areidentical to the central region of ASPH. Northern blot analysis detecteda 2.6-kb transcript in heart, brain, pancreas, placenta, lung, liver,kidney, and skeletal muscle; highest levels were in heart, brain, andpancreas, and lowest levels were in skeletal muscle. In contrast,junctin was expressed only in cardiac and skeletal muscle. Southern blotand PCR analyses indicated that ASPH, junctin, and junctate are splicevariants of the same gene; ASPH uses exons 1, 3, 5, and 8 through 16,whereas junctin uses exons 2, 3, 5, and 6, and junctate uses exons 2through 5 and 8 through 16. Fluorescence microscopy showed junctateexpression in sarco(endo)plasmic reticulum membranes. Immunoblotanalysis indicated that junctate is expressed as a 32-kD protein inkidney microsomes. Binding analysis determined that junctate bindscalcium with high capacity and moderate affinity.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lavaissiere, L.; Jia, S.; Nishiyama, M.; de la Monte, S.; Stern, A. M.;Wands, J. R.; Friedman, P. A.: Overexpression of humanaspartyl(asparaginyl)-beta-hydroxylase in hepatocellular carcinoma andcholangiocarcinoma. J. Clin. Invest. 98:1313-1323, 1996; and

Treves, S.; Feriotto, G.; Moccagatta, L.; Gambari, R.; Zorzato, F.:Molecular cloning, expression, functional characterization, chromosomallocalization, and gene structure of junctate.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ASPH arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600582, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Aspartate beta-hydroxylase (ASPH, Accession NP_(—)115856.1)is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ASPHBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ASPH, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ASPH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11418, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Aspartatebeta-hydroxylase (ASPH, Accession NP_(—)115856.1), a gene whichspecifically hydroxylates the beta carbon of aspartic acid or asparagineresidues in certain epidermal growth factor (EGF)-like domains of anumber of proteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ASPH.

The function of ASPH has been established by previous studies. Inhepatocellular carcinoma (HCC; 114550), one of the most prevalent tumorsin the world which occurs with especially high frequency in sub-SaharanAfrica and the Far East, a specific antigen is highly expressed; it ishighly expressed also in cholangiocarcinomas. Lavaissiere et al. (1996)reported cDNA cloning of the human gene encoding this antigen,aspartyl(asparaginyl)-beta-hydroxylase (symbolized HAAH by them), anddemonstrated that in these tumor lines it is expressed in anenzymatically active form. The gene encodes a deduced 744-amino acidpolypeptide with high homology (81%) to the bovine gene (Jia et al.,1992). Lavaissiere et al. (1996) found that their cDNA human sequencewas 99% homologous to the sequence for ASPH reported by Korioth et al.(1994), differing only at amino acid residues 565 (tyr to ile), 575(trp-trp-thr to cys-gly, 585 (asp to gln), and 709 (arg to lys). Theynoted also a silent TCG- to - TCA transition at peptide residue 161.Lavaissiere et al. (1996) speculated about the possible relationship ofthe malignant phenotype of regulated aspartyl/asparaginyl-beta-hydroxylation in EGF-like domains of proteins such as the mammalianNotch homologs (e.g., 190198, 600275, and 600276), which are known to beinvolved in cell differentiation and whose cytoplasmic domains have beenshown to be oncogenic. By screening a heart cDNA library, followed byRT-PCR, Lim et al. (2000) isolated cDNAs encoding the 225-amino acidjunctin protein and a 210-amino acid isoform. The authors noted that a73-residue stretch in junctin has a completely matched region in theASPH protein. Southern blot analysis indicated that junctin and ASPHexist as a single-copy gene. Northern blot analysis revealed expressionof 3.0 - and 4.2-kb transcripts in cardiac and skeletal muscle;expression was higher in skeletal muscle. SDS-PAGE analysis of thetranslated cDNAs showed expression of 26 - and 28-kD proteins. Byscreening a skeletal muscle cDNA library with a dog junctin probe,Treves et al. (2000) identified cDNAs encoding human junctin andjunctate. Sequence analysis predicted that junctate, a 299-amino acidprotein, shares the first 93 amino acids of the long isoform of junctin(and, partially, of ASPH), whereas its 64 C-terminal residues areidentical to the central region of ASPH. Northern blot analysis detecteda 2.6-kb transcript in heart, brain, pancreas, placenta, lung, liver,kidney, and skeletal muscle; highest levels were in heart, brain, andpancreas, and lowest levels were in skeletal muscle. In contrast,junctin was expressed only in cardiac and skeletal muscle. Southern blotand PCR analyses indicated that ASPH, junctin, and junctate are splicevariants of the same gene; ASPH uses exons 1, 3, 5, and 8 through 16,whereas junctin uses exons 2, 3, 5, and 6, and junctate uses exons 2through 5 and 8 through 16. Fluorescence microscopy showed junctateexpression in sarco(endo)plasmic reticulum membranes. Immunoblotanalysis indicated that junctate is expressed as a 32-kD protein inkidney microsomes. Binding analysis determined that junctate bindscalcium with high capacity and moderate affinity.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lavaissiere, L.; Jia, S.; Nishiyama, M.; de la Monte, S.; Stern, A. M.;Wands, J. R.; Friedman, P. A.: Overexpression of humanaspartyl(asparaginyl)-beta-hydroxylase in hepatocellular carcinoma andcholangiocarcinoma. J. Clin. Invest. 98:1313-1323, 1996; and

Treves, S.; Feriotto, G.; Moccagatta, L.; Gambari, R.; Zorzato, F.:Molecular cloning, expression, functional characterization, chromosomallocalization, and gene structure of junctate.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ASPH arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600582, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Atpase, na+/k+ transporting, beta 3 polypeptide (ATP1B3,Accession NP_(—)001670.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP1B3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP1B3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP1B3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9521, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, na+/k+transporting, beta 3 polypeptide (ATP1B3, Accession NP_(—)001670.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP1B3.

Atpase, ca++ transporting, type 2c, member 1 (ATP2C1, AccessionNP_(—)055197.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP2C1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP2C1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP2C1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9108, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, ca++transporting, type 2c, member 1 (ATP2C1, Accession NP_(—)055197.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP2C1.

Btb and cnc homology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2(BACH2, Accession NP_(—)068585.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BACH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BACH2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACH2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13836, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Btb and cnchomology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2 (BACH2,Accession NP_(—)068585.1), a gene which acts as repressor or activator,binds to maf recognition elements and therefore may be associated withNon-hodgkin lymphoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Non-hodgkin lymphoma, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with BACH2.

The function of BACH2 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening a K562 erythroleukemia cell line with mouse Bach2 cDNA as theprobe, Sasaki et al. (2000) isolated a cDNA encoding BACH2. The deduced841-amino acid protein is 89.5% identical to mouse Bach2, with 97%identity shared in the BTB and bZip functional domains and 94% identityshared in the serine-rich region. Northern blot analysis revealedexpression of an approximately 11.0-kb BACH2 transcript restricted tothymus, spleen, and leukocytes; low levels were also detected in smallintestine and brain. Sasaki et al. (2000) found mRNA and proteinexpression primarily in B-lymphoid rather than other hematopoietic celllines. RT-PCR analysis showed that BACH2, like mouse Bach2, is expressedin primary B cells at the progenitor, precursor, immature, and matureB-cell stages. Mouse Bach2 is not expressed in plasma cells (Muto etal., 1998). Gel shift analysis showed that when overexpressed, BACH2binds to MAF recognition elements (MARE). Overexpression also resultedin a loss of clonogenic activity. Southern blot analysis determined thatBACH2 is a single-copy gene. BACH2/CA-1 microsatellite analysisindicated that loss of heterozygosity occurred in 5 of 25 non-Hodgkinlymphoma (OMIM Ref. No. 605027) patients.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sasaki, S.; Ito, E.; Toki, T.; Maekawa, T.; Kanezaki, R.; Umenai, T.;Muto, A.; Nagai, H.; Kinoshita, T.; Yamamoto, M.; Inazawa, J.; Taketo,M. M.; Nakahata, T.; Igarashi, K.; Yokoyama, M.: Cloning and expressionof human B cell-specific transcription factor BACH2 mapped to chromosome6q15. Oncogene 19:3739-3749, 2000; and

Muto, A.; Hoshino, H.; Madisen, L.; Yanai, N.; Obinata, M.; Karasuyama,H.; Hayashi, N.; Nakauchi, H.; Yamamoto, M.; Groudine, M.; Igarashi, K.:Identification of Bach2 as a B-cell-spe.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BACH2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605394, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. BHC80 (Accession NP_(—)057705.2) is another GAM44 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BHC80 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBHC80, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BHC80 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7380, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of BHC80 (AccessionNP_(—)057705.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BHC80.

C14orf24 (Accession NP_(—)775878.1) is another GAM44target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C14orf24 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf24,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf24 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:831, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of C14orf24 (AccessionNP_(—)775878.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C14orf24.

C14orf39 (Accession NP_(—)777638.1) is another GAM44target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C14orf39 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf39,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf39 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10766, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of C14orf39 (AccessionNP_(—)777638.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C14orf39.

C14orf78 (Accession XP_(—)290629.1) is another GAM44target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C14orf78 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf78,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf78 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11042, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of C14orf78 (AccessionXP_(—)290629.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C14orf78.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 55 (C21orf55, Accession NP_(—)060303.1)is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf55BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf55, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf55 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15819, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21 openreading frame 55 (C21orf55, Accession NP_(—)060303.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf55.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)115761.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf4 BINDINGSITE1 and C5orf4 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C5orf4,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C5orf4 BINDING SITE1 andC5orf4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2131 and SEQ ID:16902respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)115761.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf4.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)115761.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf4 BINDINGSITE1 and C5orf4 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C5orf4,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C5orf4 BINDING SITE1 andC5orf4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16902 and SEQ ID:18232respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)115761.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf4.

Cholecystokinin b receptor (CCKBR, Accession NP_(—)795344.1) is anotherGAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCKBR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CCKBR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CCKBR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6458, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Cholecystokinin breceptor (CCKBR, Accession NP_(—)795344.1), a gene which bondscholecystokinin, regulates emotion and gastric acid secretion.Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CCKBR.

The function of CCKBR has been established by previous studies. Thecholecystokinin (CCK) family of peptides (see OMIM Ref. No. 118440) andtheir receptors are widely distributed throughout the central nervoussystem and gastrointestinal tract. The receptors can be divided into 2subtypes on the basis of their affinity for nonsulfated analogs of CCK.Type A receptors, which have a high affinity only for sulfated CCK-8,are found principally in the gastrointestinal tract and select areas ofthe CNS, while type B (gastrin) receptors, having a high affinity forboth sulfated and nonsulfated CCK analogs, are found principally in theCNS and select areas of the gastrointestinal tract. Highly selective,nonpeptide antagonists have been developed that support this subtypeclassification. In the CNS, type B receptors regulate anxiety, arousal,neuroleptic activity, and opiate-induced analgesia. Outside the CNS,they regulate gastric acid secretion and may play a role ingastrointestinal motility and growth of normal and neoplasticgastrointestinal tissue. The CCKB/gastrin receptor (CCKBR) canselectively be blocked by nonpeptide benzodiazepine-based antagonists.Beinborn et al. (1993) found that a single amino acid, valine-319, iscritical in determining the binding affinity for these nonpeptideantagonists. They showed that it is the variability in the aliphaticside chain of the amino acid in position 319 that confers antagonistspecificity and concluded that the residues underlying nonpeptideantagonist affinity must differ from those that confer againstspecificity. Pisegna et al. (1992) used a rat type B receptor cDNA toisolate cDNA for the human counterpart. They found that it encodes a447-amino acid protein with 90% identity to both rat type B CCK receptorand canine gastrin receptor. Northern hybridization identifiedtranscripts in stomach, pancreas, brain, and gall bladder. Using asomatic cell hybrid panel of human/hamster DNAs and Southern blotanalysis, they demonstrated that the CCKBR gene is located on chromosome11. Expression of the receptor of the cDNA in COS-7 cells wascharacteristic of a type B CCK receptor pharmacology. Zimonjic et al.(1994) assigned the CCKBR gene to 11p15.5-p15.4 by in situhybridization.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Beinborn, M.; Lee, Y.-M.; McBride, E. W.; Quinn, S. M.; Kopin, A. S.: Asingle amino acid of the cholecystokinin-B/gastrin receptor determinesspecificity for non-peptide antagonists. Nature 362:348-350, 1993; and

Pisegna, J. R.; de Weerth, A.; Huppi, K.; Wank, S. A.: Molecular cloningof the human brain and gastric cholecystokinin receptor: structure,functional expression and chromosomal locali.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CCKBR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 118445, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cholecystokinin b receptor (CCKBR, Accession NP_(—)000722.2)is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCKBRBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCKBR, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CCKBR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6458,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Cholecystokinin breceptor (CCKBR, Accession NP_(—)000722.2), a gene which bondscholecystokinin, regulates emotion and gastric acid secretion.Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CCKBR.

The function of CCKBR has been established by previous studies. Thecholecystokinin (CCK) family of peptides (see OMIM Ref. No. 118440) andtheir receptors are widely distributed throughout the central nervoussystem and gastrointestinal tract. The receptors can be divided into 2subtypes on the basis of their affinity for nonsulfated analogs of CCK.Type A receptors, which have a high affinity only for sulfated CCK-8,are found principally in the gastrointestinal tract and select areas ofthe CNS, while type B (gastrin) receptors, having a high affinity forboth sulfated and nonsulfated CCK analogs, are found principally in theCNS and select areas of the gastrointestinal tract. Highly selective,nonpeptide antagonists have been developed that support this subtypeclassification. In the CNS, type B receptors regulate anxiety, arousal,neuroleptic activity, and opiate-induced analgesia. Outside the CNS,they regulate gastric acid secretion and may play a role ingastrointestinal motility and growth of normal and neoplasticgastrointestinal tissue. The CCKB/gastrin receptor (CCKBR) canselectively be blocked by nonpeptide benzodiazepine-based antagonists.Beinborn et al. (1993) found that a single amino acid, valine-319, iscritical in determining the binding affinity for these nonpeptideantagonists. They showed that it is the variability in the aliphaticside chain of the amino acid in position 319 that confers antagonistspecificity and concluded that the residues underlying nonpeptideantagonist affinity must differ from those that confer againstspecificity. Pisegna et al. (1992) used a rat type B receptor cDNA toisolate cDNA for the human counterpart. They found that it encodes a447-amino acid protein with 90% identity to both rat type B CCK receptorand canine gastrin receptor. Northern hybridization identifiedtranscripts in stomach, pancreas, brain, and gall bladder. Using asomatic cell hybrid panel of human/hamster DNAs and Southern blotanalysis, they demonstrated that the CCKBR gene is located on chromosome11. Expression of the receptor of the cDNA in COS-7 cells wascharacteristic of a type B CCK receptor pharmacology. Zimonjic et al.(1994) assigned the CCKBR gene to 11p15.5-p15.4 by in situhybridization.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Beinborn, M.; Lee, Y.-M.; McBride, E. W.; Quinn, S. M.; Kopin, A. S.: Asingle amino acid of the cholecystokinin-B/gastrin receptor determinesspecificity for non-peptide antagonists. Nature 362:348-350, 1993; and

Pisegna, J. R.; de Weerth, A.; Huppi, K.; Wank, S. A.: Molecular cloningof the human brain and gastric cholecystokinin receptor: structure,functional expression and chromosomal locali.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CCKBR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 118445, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Collagen-like tail subunit (single strand of homotrimer) ofasymmetric acetylcholinesterase (COLQ, Accession NP_536803.1) is anotherGAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COLQ BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by COLQ, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof COLQ BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9718, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Collagen-like tailsubunit (single strand of homotrimer) of asymmetric acetylcholinesterase(COLQ, Accession NP_(—)536803.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with COLQ.

Collagen-like tail subunit (single strand of homotrimer) of asymmetricacetylcholinesterase (COLQ, Accession NP_(—)536804.1) is anotherGAM44target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COLQ BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by COLQ, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof COLQ BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9718, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Collagen-like tailsubunit (single strand of homotrimer) of asymmetric acetylcholinesterase(COLQ, Accession NP_(—)536804.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with COLQ.

Complement component (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood groupsystem (CR1, Accession NP_(—)000564.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10491, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood group system (CR1,Accession NP_(—)000564.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CR1.

Chemokine (c-x3-c motif) receptor 1 (CX3CR1, Accession NP_(—)001328.1)is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CX3CR1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CX3CR1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCX3CR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10405, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x3-cmotif) receptor 1 (CX3CR1, Accession NP_(—)001328.1), a gene whichmediates both the adhesive and migratory functions of fractalkine andtherefore may be associated with Human immunodeficiency virus type 1.Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Human immunodeficiency virus type 1., and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CX3CR1.

The function of CX3CR1 has been established by previous studies.Leukocyte trafficking at the endothelium requires both cellular adhesionmolecules and chemotactic factors. Fractalkine (OMIM Ref. No. 601880), atransmembrane molecule with a CX3C-motif chemokine domain atop a mucinstalk, induces both adhesion and migration of leukocytes. Imai et al.(1997) identified a 7-transmembrane high-affinity receptor forfractalkine and showed that it mediates both the adhesive and migratoryfunctions of fractalkine. The receptor, which the authors termed CX3CR1,requires pertussis toxin-sensitive G protein signaling to inducemigration but not to support adhesion, which also occurs without otheradhesion molecules but requires the architecture of a chemokine domainatop the mucin stalk. Natural killer cells predominantly express CX3CR1and respond to fractalkine in both migration and adhesion. Imai et al.(1997) concluded that fractalkine and CX3CR1 represent new types ofleukocyte trafficking regulators, performing both adhesive andchemotactic functions. CX3CR1 is an HIV coreceptor as well as aleukocyte chemotactic/adhesion receptor for fractalkine. Faure et al.(2000) identified 2 single nucleotide polymorphisms in the CX3CR1 genein Caucasians and demonstrated that HIV-infected patients homozygous forI249/M280 (601470.0001) progressed to AIDS more rapidly than those withother haplotypes (relative risk =2.13, P =0.039). Functional CX3CR1analysis showed that fractalkine binding is reduced among patientshomozygous for this particular haplotype. Thus, Faure et al. (2000)concluded that CX3CR1-I249/M280 is a recessive genetic risk factor forHIV/AIDS. Tripp et al. (2001) showed that the G glycoprotein ofrespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) shares a heparin-binding domain and aCX3C chemokine motif with CX3CL1. Binding analysis indicated that RSVcan use CX3CR1 as a receptor. G glycoprotein binding mimics fractalkinebinding and induces leukocyte chemotaxis. Tripp et al. (2001) concludedthat RSV G glycoprotein uses its similarities with CX3C to facilitateinfection and to modify the immune response.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Faure, S.; Meyer, L.; Costagliola, D.; Vaneensberghe, C.; Genin, E.;Autran, B.; French ALT and IMMUNOCO Study Groups; Delfraisay, J.-F.;SEROCO Study Group; McDermott, D. H.; Murphy, P. M.; Debre, P.;Theodorou, I.; Cambadiere, C.: Rapid progression to AIDS in HIV+individuals with a structural variant of the chemokine receptorCX(3)CR1. Science 287:2274-2277, 2000; and

Moatti, D.; Faure, S.; Fumeron, F.; Amara, M. E. W.; Seknadji, P.;McDermott, D. H.; Debre, P.; Aumont, M. C.; Murphy, P. M.; de Prost, D.;Combadiere, C.: Polymorphism in the fractalk.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CX3CR1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601470, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cylindromatosis (turban tumor syndrome) (CYLD, AccessionNP_(—)056062.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYLD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYLD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CYLD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11043, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Cylindromatosis(turban tumor syndrome) (CYLD, Accession NP_(—)056062.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CYLD.

24-dehydrocholesterol reductase (DHCR24, Accession NP_(—)055577.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DHCR24 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DHCR24, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DHCR24BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14070, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of24-dehydrocholesterol reductase (DHCR24, Accession NP_(—)055577.1), agene which catalyzes the reduction of sterol intermediates. andtherefore is associated with Desmosterolosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Desmosterolosis,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with DHCR24.

The function of DHCR24 has been established by previous studies. Sarkaret al. (2001) showed that the gene encoding seladin-1, a human homologof the Diminuto/Dwarf1 gene described in plants and C. elegans, hasadenoma-specific overexpression. Northern blot analysis revealed thatseladin-1 mRNA was overexpressed in the adenoma tissue of 14 patientswith Cushing syndrome in comparison to the adjacent nontumorous adrenalgland. In situ hybridization using a seladin-1 cRNA probe showed itsabundant expression in the tumor cells, whereas the nontumorous cellsshowed a low level of expression. Almost no apoptotic cell was detectedin the tumor or in the normal adrenal cortex where seladin-1 expressionwas abundant. The authors noted that their results were compatible witha recent report that seladin-1 acts as an antiapoptotic factor inneurons (Greeve et al., 2000). In addition, expression of seladin-1 inthe normal adrenal cortex was most abundant in the zona fasciculata,suggesting its possible regulation by ACTH/cAMP. The authors concludedthat the overexpression of seladin-1 in the adenoma could be due to theabundant expression of ACTH receptor and hypothesized that seladin-1might be involved in the molecular events of adrenocorticaltumorigenesis by facilitating steroid synthesis and cell growth. In aseverely affected infant with desmosterolosis (OMIM Ref. No. 602398),Waterham et al. (2001) identified 3 mutations in the DHCR24 gene. Themutation inherited from the mother was a 1412A-C change resulting in atyr471- to - ser (Y471S) substitution. Expression studies in S.cerevisiae showed nondetectable activity of this variant, consistentwith the severe phenotype of the patient. Two mutations on the sameallele were inherited from the father: an 881A-C change resulting in anasn294- to - thr substitution (N294T), and a 918G-C change resulting ina lys306- to - asn (K306N) substitution (606418.0002). Expressionstudies in S. cerevisiae of the N294T and K306N variants showed 14.4%and 49.8% of wildtype activity, respectively. Expression studies in S.cerevisiae of an allele with both mutations from the father showed lessthan 1% of wildtype activity. To determine whether one of the mutationsinherited from the father was a common polymorphic variant, 50 allelesof controls were analyzed but neither mutation was detected.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sarkar, D.; Imai, T.; Kambe, F.; Shibata, A.; Ohmori, S.; Siddiq, A.;Hayasaka, S.; Funahashi, H.; Seo, H.: The human homolog ofDiminuto/Dwarf1 gene (hDiminuto): a novel ACTH-responsive geneoverexpressed in benign cortisol-producing adrenocortical adenomas. J.Clin. Endocr. Metab. 86:5130-5137, 2001; and

Greeve, I.; Hermans-Borgmeyer, I.; Brellinger, C.; Kasper, D.;Gomez-Isla, T.; Behl, C.; Levkau, B.; Nitsch, R. M.: The humanDIMINUTO/DWARF1 homolog seladin-1 confers resistance to A.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DHCR24 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606418, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. DIRAS2 (Accession NP_(—)060064.2) is another GAM44 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DIRAS2 BINDING SITE1 and DIRAS2BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by DIRAS2, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DIRAS2BINDING SITE1 and DIRAS2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16186 and SEQID:14097 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of DIRAS2 (AccessionNP_(—)060064.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DIRAS2.

DKFZp547I094 (Accession NP_(—)115531.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547I094 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547I094, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547I094 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2790, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547I094(Accession NP_(—)115531.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547I094.

DKFZP564O0423 (Accession XP_(—)166254.2) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564O0423 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564O0423, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564O0423 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1156, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564O0423(Accession XP_(—)166254.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564O0423.

DKFZP586F2423 (Accession XP_(—)291242.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586F2423 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586F2423, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586F2423 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12701, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586F2423(Accession XP_(—)291242.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586F2423.

DKFZp761B107 (Accession NP_(—)775734.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19365, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B107(Accession NP_(—)775734.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B107.

E2f transcription factor 3 (E2F3, Accession NP_001940.1) is anotherGAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. E2F3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby E2F3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of E2F3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13295, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of E2f transcriptionfactor 3 (E2F3, Accession NP_(—)001940.1), a gene which binds dna andcontrols cell-cycle progression from g1 to s phase. and therefore may beassociated with Hereditary autosomal dominant myoclonus dystonia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Hereditary autosomal dominant myoclonus dystonia, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with E2F3.

The function of E2F3 has been established by previous studies. MYC (OMIMRef. No. 190080) induces transcription of the E2F1, E2F2 (OMIM Ref. No.600426), and E2F3 genes. Using primary mouse embryo fibroblasts deletedfor individual E2f genes, Leone et al. (2001) showed that MYC-induced Sphase and apoptosis requires distinct E2F activities. The ability of Mycto induce S phase was impaired in the absence of either E2f2 or E2f3 butnot E2f1 or E2f4 (OMIM Ref. No. 600659). In contrast, the ability of Mycto induce apoptosis was markedly reduced in cells deleted for E2f1 butnot E2f2 or E2f3. The authors proposed that the induction of specificE2F activities is an essential component in the MYC pathways thatcontrol cell proliferation and cell fate decisions.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of E2F3.Cloud et al. (2002) generated E2f3-null mice. They found that E2f3 wasessential for embryonic viability in the pure 129/Sv background, butthat the presence of C57BL/6 alleles yielded some adult survivors.Although growth retarded, surviving E2f3 -/- animals were initiallyhealthy and exhibited no obvious tumor phenotype. They died prematurely,however, with signs typical of congestive heart failure, a defectcompletely distinct from those reported in E2f1-null mice. Cloud et al.(2002) also generated E2f1/E2f3 compound mutant mice and found thatalmost all of the developmental and age-related defects arising in theindividual E2f1- or E2f3-null mice were exacerbated by the mutation ofthe other E2f. One major difference in the properties of E2f1 and E2f3loss was that, either alone or in combination with loss of E2f1, E2f3mutants did not show an increase in the incidence of tumor formation.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for E2F3 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Leone, G.; Sears, R.; Huang, E.; Rempel, R.; Nuckolls, F.; Park, C.-H.;Giangrande, P.; Wu, L.; Saavedra, H. I.; Field, S. J.; Thompson, M. A.;Yang, H.; Fujiwara, Y.; Greenberg, M. E.; Orkin, S.; Smith, C.; Nevins,J. R.: Myc requires distinct E2F activities to induce S phase andapoptosis. Molec. Cell 8:105-113, 2001; and

Cloud, J. E.; Rogers, C.; Reza, T. L.; Ziebold, U.; Stone, J. R.;Picard, M. H.; Caron, A. M.; Bronson, R. T.; Lees, J. A.: Mutant mousemodels reveal the relative roles of E2F1 and E2.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of E2F3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600427, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Endothelial differentiation, lysophosphatidic acidg-protein-coupled receptor, 2 (EDG2, Accession NP_(—)476500.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EDG2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EDG2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EDG2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10299, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialdifferentiation, lysophosphatidic acid g-protein-coupled receptor, 2(EDG2, Accession NP_(—)476500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EDG2.

Endothelial differentiation, lysophosphatidic acid g-protein-coupledreceptor, 2 (EDG2, Accession NP_(—)001392.2) is another GAM44 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EDG2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by EDG2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EDG2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10299, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialdifferentiation, lysophosphatidic acid g-protein-coupled receptor, 2(EDG2, Accession NP_(—)001392.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EDG2.

Fk506 binding protein 2, 13 kda (FKBP2, Accession NP_(—)004461.2) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FKBP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FKBP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FKBP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11911, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Fk506 bindingprotein 2, 13 kda (FKBP2, Accession NP_(—)004461.2), a gene whichppiases accelerate the folding of proteins. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FKBP2.

The function of FKBP2 has been established by previous studies. See186945. DiLella et al. (1992) found that the FKBP2 gene is 3 kb long andcontains 6 exons. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, they mapped thegene to 11q13.1-q13.3. Jin et al. (1991) reported the cloning andsubcellular localization of a 13-kD FK506-binding protein (OMIM Ref. No.FKBP13), which has a 21-amino acid signal peptide and appears to bemembrane-associated. The 120-amino acid mature protein appears to lack atransmembrane domain but a potential endoplasmic reticulum retentionsequence (Arg- Thr-Glu-Leu) is found at its C-terminus. FKBP13 has 51%nucleotide sequence identity and 43% amino acid sequence identity toFKBP12 (OMIM Ref. No. 186945). Jin et al. (1991) noted that conservedresidues that comprise the drug binding site and rotamase active site ofFKBP12 are completely conserved in FKBP13. Courseaux et al. (1996) useda combination of methods to refine maps of the approximately 5-Mb regionof 11q13 that includes MEN1 (OMIM Ref. No. 131100). They proposed thefollowing gene order:cen-PGA-FTH1-UGB-AHNAK-ROM1-MDU1-CHRM1-COX8-EMK1-FKBP2-PLCB3-[PYGM,ZFM1]-FAU-CAPN1-[MLK3, RELA]-FOSL1-SEA-CFL1-tel.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Courseaux, A.; Grosgeorge, J.; Gaudray, P.; Pannett, A. A. J.; Forbes,S. A.; Williamson, C.; Bassett, D.; Thakker, R. V.; Teh, B. T.; Farnebo,F.; Shepherd, J.; Skogseid, B.; Larsson, C.; Giraud, S.; Zhang, C. X.;Salandre, J.; Calender, A.: Definition of the minimal MEN1 candidatearea based on a 5-Mb integrated map of proximal 11q13. Genomics37:354-365, 1996; and

DiLella, A. G.; Hawkins, A.; Craig, R. J.; Schreiber, S. L.; Griffin, C.A.: Chromosomal band assignments of the genes encoding human FKBP12 andFKBP13. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FKBP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 186946, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fk506 binding protein 2, 13 kda (FKBP2, AccessionNP_(—)476433.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FKBP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FKBP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FKBP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11911, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Fk506 bindingprotein 2, 13 kda (FKBP2, Accession NP_(—)476433.1), a gene whichppiases accelerate the folding of proteins. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FKBP2.

The function of FKBP2 has been established by previous studies. See186945. DiLella et al. (1992) found that the FKBP2 gene is 3 kb long andcontains 6 exons. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, they mapped thegene to 11q13.1-q13.3. Jin et al. (1991) reported the cloning andsubcellular localization of a 13-kD FK506-binding protein (OMIM Ref. No.FKBP13), which has a 21-amino acid signal peptide and appears to bemembrane-associated. The 120-amino acid mature protein appears to lack atransmembrane domain but a potential endoplasmic reticulum retentionsequence (Arg- Thr-Glu-Leu) is found at its C-terminus. FKBP13 has 51%nucleotide sequence identity and 43% amino acid sequence identity toFKBP12 (OMIM Ref. No. 186945). Jin et al. (1991) noted that conservedresidues that comprise the drug binding site and rotamase active site ofFKBP12 are completely conserved in FKBP13. Courseaux et al. (1996) useda combination of methods to refine maps of the approximately 5-Mb regionof 11q13 that includes MEN1 (OMIM Ref. No. 131100). They proposed thefollowing gene order:cen-PGA-FTH1-UGB-AHNAK-ROM1-MDU1-CHRM1-COX8-EMK1-FKBP2-PLCB3-[PYGM,ZFM1]-FAU-CAPN1-[MLK3, RELA]-FOSL1-SEA-CFL1-tel.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Courseaux, A.; Grosgeorge, J.; Gaudray, P.; Pannett, A. A. J.; Forbes,S. A.; Williamson, C.; Bassett, D.; Thakker, R. V.; Teh, B. T.; Farnebo,F.; Shepherd, J.; Skogseid, B.; Larsson, C.; Giraud, S.; Zhang, C. X.;Salandre, J.; Calender, A.: Definition of the minimal MEN1 candidatearea based on a 5-Mb integrated map of proximal 11q13. Genomics37:354-365, 1996; and

DiLella, A. G.; Hawkins, A.; Craig, R. J.; Schreiber, S. L.; Griffin, C.A.: Chromosomal band assignments of the genes encoding human FKBP12 andFKBP13. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FKBP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 186946, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ10945 (Accession NP_(—)060750.1) is another GAM44 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10945 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFLJ10945, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10945 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3221, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10945 (AccessionNP_(—)060750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10945.

FLJ11730 (Accession NP_(—)073593.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11730 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11730,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11730 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13471, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11730 (AccessionNP_(—)073593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11730.

FLJ11871 (Accession NP_(—)079393.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11871 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11871,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11871 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18221, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11871 (AccessionNP_(—)079393.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11871.

FLJ12425 (Accession XP_(—)098290.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12425 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12425,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12425 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7079, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12425 (AccessionXP_(—)098290.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12425.

FLJ12529 (Accession NP_(—)079087.2) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12529 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12529,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12529 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17806, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12529 (AccessionNP_(—)079087.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12529.

FLJ13089 (Accession NP_(—)079229.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13089 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13089,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13089 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10552, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13089 (AccessionNP_(—)079229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13089.

FLJ13848 (Accession NP_(—)079047.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13848 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13848,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13848 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13848 (AccessionNP_(—)079047.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13848.

FLJ14721 (Accession NP_(—)116218.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14721 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14721,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14721 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14879, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14721 (AccessionNP_(—)116218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14721.

FLJ20856 (Accession NP_(—)079419.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20856 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20856,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20856 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20856 (AccessionNP_(—)079419.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20856.

FLJ21156 (Accession NP_(—)078878.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21156 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21156,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21156 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:485, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21156 (AccessionNP_(—)078878.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21156.

FLJ23518 (Accession NP_(—)079001.2) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23518 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23518,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23518 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11473, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23518 (AccessionNP_(—)079001.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23518.

FLJ25534 (Accession NP_(—)694966.2) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ25534 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25534,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25534 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1034, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25534 (AccessionNP_(—)694966.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ25534.

FLJ30532 (Accession NP_(—)653325.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ30532 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30532,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30532 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30532 (AccessionNP_(—)653325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ30532.

FLJ32069 (Accession NP_(—)694578.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32069 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32069,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32069 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32069 (AccessionNP_(—)694578.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32069.

FLJ32312 (Accession NP_(—)653310.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32312 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32312,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32312 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6992, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32312 (AccessionNP_(—)653310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32312.

FLJ34047 (Accession NP_(—)775940.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ34047 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34047,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34047 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5426, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34047 (AccessionNP_(—)775940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ34047.

FLJ39639 (Accession XP_(—)290687.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ39639 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39639,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39639 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7460, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39639 (AccessionXP_(—)290687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ39639.

FLJ40288 (Accession NP_(—)775953.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ40288 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40288,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40288 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15256, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40288 (AccessionNP_(—)775953.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ40288.

Formin binding protein 4 (FNBP4, Accession NP_(—)056123.1) is anotherGAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FNBP4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FNBP4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FNBP4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13556, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Formin bindingprotein 4 (FNBP4, Accession NP_(—)056123.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FNBP4.

GAS8 (Accession NP_(—)001472.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GAS8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GAS8, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GAS8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6978, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of GAS8 (AccessionNP_(—)001472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GAS8.

Gata binding protein 2 (GATA2, Accession NP_(—)116027.2) is anotherGAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GATA2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GATA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GATA2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2059, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Gata bindingprotein 2 (GATA2, Accession NP_(—)116027.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GATA2.

Glycosylphosphatidylinositol specific phospholipase d1 (GPLD1, AccessionNP_(—)001494.2) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GPLD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GPLD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPLD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17577, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition ofGlycosylphosphatidylinositol specific phospholipase d1 (GPLD1, AccessionNP_(—)001494.2), a gene which hydrolyses the inositol phosphate linkagein proteins anchored by phosphatidylinositol glycans to release theseproteins from the membrane. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GPLD1.

The function of GPLD1 has been established by previous studies. Manyproteins are attached to the plasma membrane via aglycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) anchor. Phosphatidylinositol-glycan(PIG)-specific phospholipases D (PLDs) selectively hydrolyze theinositol phosphate linkage, allowing release of the protein. Scallon etal. (1991) cloned a cDNA encoding a PIGPLD from a bovine liver cDNAlibrary. The deduced amino acid sequence contains 4 regions of internalhomology that are similar to the metal ion binding domains of integrinalpha subunits (see OMIM Ref. No. ITGA2, 192974). Bovine PIGPLD does notexhibit phosphatidylcholine-specific PLD (OMIM Ref. No. 602382)activity. By PCR and screening of a human liver cDNA library, Tsang etal. (1992) isolated a cDNA (OMIM Ref. No. L11701) encoding a PIGPLD. Theprotein product contains 841 amino acids, including a 24-residue signalsequence. Tsang et al. (1992) isolated a cDNA (OMIM Ref. No. L11702)encoding a related but distinct PIGPLD from a human pancreas cDNAlibrary. The pancreas-derived PIGPLD contains 840 amino acids, includinga 23-residue signal sequence. Schofield and Rademacher (2000) determinedthat the GPLD1 gene contains 25 exons and spans at least 80 kb. Northernblot analysis revealed expression of 5.8-kb transcript that wasrestricted to liver. Southern blot analysis indicated that GPLD1 is asingle-copy gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Schofield, J. N.; Rademacher, T. W.: Structure and expression of thehuman glycosylphosphatidylinositol phospholipase D1 (GPLD1) gene.Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1494:189-194, 2000; and

Tsang, T. C.; Fung, W.-J.; Levine, J.; Metz, C. N.; Davitz, M. A.;Burns, D. K.; Huang, K.-S.; Kochan, J. P.: Isolation and expression oftwo human glycosylphosphatidylinositol phospho.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GPLD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602515, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. G protein-coupled receptor 68 (GPR68, AccessionNP_(—)003476.1) is another GAM44target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GPR68 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPR68, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GPR68 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4765, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 68 (GPR68, Accession NP_(—)003476.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR68.

G protein-coupled receptor 77 (GPR77, Accession NP_(—)060955.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR77 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR77, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR77BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2326, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 77 (GPR77, Accession NP_(—)060955.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR77.

GW112 (Accession NP_(—)006409.2) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GW112 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GW112,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GW112 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17202, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of GW112 (AccessionNP_(—)006409.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GW112.

Hepatitis a virus cellular receptor 1 (HAVCR1, Accession NP_(—)036338.1)is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HAVCR1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by HAVCR1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHAVCR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1838, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Hepatitis a viruscellular receptor 1 (HAVCR1, Accession NP_(—)036338.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HAVCR1.

Homeo box b7 (HOXB7, Accession NP_(—)004493.2) is another GAM44 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HOXB7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHOXB7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXB7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14802, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box b7(HOXB7, Accession NP_(—)004493.2), a gene which is a member ofhomeodomain family of DNA binding proteins; may regulate geneexpression, morphogenesis, and differentiation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HOXB7.

The function of HOXB7 has been established by previous studies. Inmouse, Hoxb7 expression is confined to macrophages. Using RT-PCR, Lillet al. (1995) detected expression of HOXB7 in monocytes differentiatedfrom HL60 cells by stimulation with vitamin D3. Overexpression of HOXB7inhibited differentiation into granulocytes but not monocytes. However,RT-PCR analysis failed to detect HOXB7 expression in mature monocytes.HOX proteins have a conserved DNA-binding homeodomain, a pentapeptidemotif that mediates interactions with PBX proteins (e.g., PBX1; 176310),and an N-terminal octapeptide motif. Yaron et al. (2001) found thatwildtype HOXB7 inhibited differentiation of a murine myelomonocytic cellline, 32D, but that mutations in any of the conserved regions blockedthis inhibitory effect. Mutations in casein kinase phosphorylationsites, the glutamate-rich C terminus, or the N-terminal 14 residues ofHOXB7 enhanced 32D differentiation.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lill, M. C.; Fuller, J. F.; Herzig, R.; Crooks, G. M.; Gasson, J. C.:The role of the homeobox gene, HOX B7, in human myelomonocyticdifferentiation. Blood 85:692-697, 1995; and

Yaron, Y.; McAdara, J. K.; Lynch, M.; Hughes, E.; Gasson, J. C.:Identification of novel functional regions important for the activity ofHOXB7 in mammalian cells. J. Immun. 166:5058-5.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HOXB7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 142962, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Hermansky-pudlak syndrome 3 (HPS3, Accession NP_(—)115759.2)is another GAM44target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HPS3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HPS3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HPS3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10776, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Hermansky-pudlaksyndrome 3 (HPS3, Accession NP_(—)115759.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HPS3.

HSPC133 (Accession NP_(—)054887.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSPC133 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC133,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC133 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of HSPC133 (AccessionNP_(—)054887.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSPC133.

HT001 (Accession NP_(—)054784.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HT001 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HT001,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HT001 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of HT001 (AccessionNP_(—)054784.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HT001.

ICK (Accession NP_(—)057597.2) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ICK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byICK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4546, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of ICK (AccessionNP_(—)057597.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ICK.

ICK (Accession NP_(—)055735.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ICK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byICK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4546, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of ICK (AccessionNP_(—)055735.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ICK.

Insulin-like growth factor 2 receptor (IGF2R, Accession NP_000867.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IGF2R BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by IGF2R, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IGF2RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11950, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Insulin-like growthfactor 2 receptor (IGF2R, Accession NP_(—)000867.1), a gene whichtransport of phosphorylated lysosomal enzymes from the golgi complex andthe cell surface to lysosomes. lysosomal enzymes bearing phosphomannosylresidues bind specifically to mannose-6-phosphate receptors in the golgiapparatus and the resulting receptor-ligand complex is transported to anacidic prelyosomal compartment where the low ph mediates thedissociation of the complex. this receptor also binds insulin growthfactor ii. and therefore may be associated with Hepatocellularcarcinoma, somatic. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Hepatocellular carcinoma, somatic, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with IGF2R.

The function of IGF2R has been established by previous studies. Themannose 6-phosphate/insulin-like growth factor II receptor functions inthe intracellular trafficking of lysosomal enzymes, the activation ofthe potent growth inhibitor, transforming growth factor beta, and thedegradation of IGF2, a mitogen often overproduced in tumors. De Souza etal. (1995) demonstrated that 70% of human hepatocellular tumors haveloss of heterozygosity (LOH) at the M6P/IGF2R locus at 6q26. In aseparate report, De Souza et al. (1995) described a mutation screen thatidentified point mutations in the remaining allele of 25% of humanhepatocellular carcinomas with LOH. One mutation created an alternativesplice site within an intron (corresponding to intron 40 in mouse) andresulted in a truncated receptor; 2 others (147280.0001, 147280.0002)gave rise to significant amino acid substitutions. These mutationsprovided evidence to the authors that the M6P/IGF2R gene functions as atumor suppressor in human liver carcinogenesis. Souza et al. (1996)reported that the IGF2R gene contains a number of microsatellite repeatswithin its coding sequence. They demonstrated microsatellite instabilityin this gene in 12 of 92 gastrointestinal tumors studied which werereplication/repair error-positive. Mutations occurred in 6 of the poorlydifferentiated tumors. They noted an anticorrespondence of IGF2R andTGFBR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 190182) mutations. Of 31 gastrointestinal lesionsstudied with IGF2R or TGFBR2 mutations, 90% (28) contained mutations inone or the other, but not both, of these genes. Souza et al. (1996)demonstrated that all but 1 of the mutations occurred within an8-polydeoxyguanine tract spanning nucleotides 4089-4096 of the IGF2Rcoding sequence. In 1 case of gastric adenocarcinoma, mutation occurredin a polyCT tract spanning nucleotides 6169-6180. These mutations allcomprised 1 -or 2-bp deletions or insertions within the microsatelliteregion, causing frameshifts and premature stop codons downstream. Souzaet al. (1996) noted that the TGFBR2 gene is also subject tomicrosatellite instability within its coding region. They noted furtherthat IGF2R and TGFBR2 genes comprise Ser. points in the sametumorigenesis pathway, since mutation of either gene alone occurred in90% of the gastrointestinal tumors that they analyzed. To facilitategenetic analyses of the imprint status of human M6P/IGF2R and loss ofheterozygosity at this locus in cancer, Killian et al. (2001) screenedAmerican and Japanese populations for M6P/IGF2R single nucleotidepolymorphisms (SNPs). They identified 9 novel intragenic SNPs and 3amino acid variants in the ligand-binding domains of M6P/IGF2R that maybe under selection in humans

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of IGF2R.To determine whether paternal expression of the Igf2r gene is necessaryfor early development in the mouse, Lau et al. (1994) derived mice inwhich the gene had been disrupted by targeted mutagenesis in embryonicstem (ES) cells with the subsequent introduction of the mutation intothe germline of mice. Lau et al. (1994) found that murine embryos thatinherit a nonfunctional Igf2r gene from their father are viable anddevelop normally into adults; however, most mice inheriting the samemutated allele from their mothers die around the time of birth as aconsequence of major cardiac abnormalities. The mice that inherit themutant allele from their mothers do not express Igf2r in their tissues,are 25 to 30% larger than their normal sibs, have elevated levels ofcirculating IGF2 and IGF-binding proteins, and exhibit a slight kink inthe tail. The findings of overgrowth may support the suggestion thatrelaxation of maternal imprinting of IGF2 plays a role in the featuresof Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 130650) (Feinberg, 1993).

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for IGF2R isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lau, M. M. H.; Stewart, C. E. H.; Liu, Z.; Bhatt, H.; Rotwein, P.;Stewart, C. L. : Loss of the imprinted IGF2/cation-independent mannose6-phosphate receptor results in fetal overgrowth and perinatallethality. Genes Dev. 8:2953-2963, 1994; and

Sleutels, F.; Zwart, R.; Barlow, D. P.: The non-coding Air RNA isrequired for silencing autosomal imprinted genes. Nature 415:810-813,2002.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IGF2R arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147280, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, AccessionNP_(—)775088.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL28RA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3043, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

IMMP2L (Accession NP_(—)115938.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IMMP2L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IMMP2L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IMMP2L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2346, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of IMMP2L (AccessionNP_(—)115938.1), a gene which is a HOMOLOG of YEAST INNER MITOCHONDRIALMEMBRANE PEPTIDASE and therefore may be associated with Tourettesyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Tourette syndrome, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IMMP2L.

The function of IMMP2L has been established by previous studies. In apatient with Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (GTS; 137580) and a de novoduplication of a segment of the long arm of chromosome 7, Petek et al.(2001) found that a distal chromosomal breakpoint occurred between 2markers that define a region previously shown to be disrupted in a caseof GTS (Boghosian-Sell et al., 1996). By further study, Petek et al.(2001) found that a novel gene, which they designated IMMP2L, thatencodes the homolog of the yeast inner mitochondrial membrane peptidasesubunit-2 (Imp2) was disrupted by both the breakpoint in the duplicatedfragment and the insertion site in 7q31. The 175-amino acid human IMMP2Lprotein is 41% identical to the yeast protein and 90% identical to themouse protein. RT-PCR analysis detected IMMP2L expression in all tissuestested except adult liver and lung. The IMMP2L gene contains 6 exons andspans 860 kb

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Boghosian-Sell, L.; Comings, D. E.; Overhauser, J.: Tourette syndrome ina pedigree with a 7;18 translocation: identification of a YAC spanningthe translocation breakpoint at 18q22.3. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 59:999-1005,1996; and

Petek, E.; Windpassinger, C.; Vincent, J. B.; Cheung, J.; Boright, A.P.; Scherer, S. W.; Kroisel, P. M.; Wagner, K.: Disruption of a novelgene (IMMP2L) by a breakpoint in 7q31 associ.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IMMP2L arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605977, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Inositol polyphosphate-5-phosphatase, 72 kda (INPP5E,Accession NP_(—)063945.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. INPP5E BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by INPP5E,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of INPP5E BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17360, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Inositolpolyphosphate-5-phosphatase, 72 kda (INPP5E, Accession NP_063945.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with INPP5E.

Il2-inducible t-cell kinase (ITK, Accession NP_(—)005537.3) is anotherGAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ITK BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ITK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1134, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Il2-induciblet-cell kinase (ITK, Accession NP_(—)005537.3), a gene which plays a rolein t cell proliferation and differentiation. and therefore may beassociated with Myelodysplastic syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Myelodysplasticsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withITK.

The function of ITK has been established by previous studies. Signaltransduction through the T-cell receptor (TCR; OMIM Ref. No. 186880) andcytokine receptors on the surface of T lymphocytes occurs largely viatyrosine phosphorylation of intracellular substrates. Signaltransduction is thought to occur via association of these receptors withintracellular protein tyrosine kinases. To identify unique T-celltyrosine kinases, Gibson et al. (1993) used PCR-based cloning withdegenerate oligonucleotides directed at highly conserved motifs oftyrosine kinase domains. In this way, they cloned the complete cDNA fora unique human tyrosine kinase that is expressed mainly in T lymphocytesand natural killer (NK) cells. The cDNA predicted an open reading frameof 1,866 bp encoding a protein with a predicted size of 72 kD, which wasin keeping with its size on Western blotting. A single 6.2-kb mRNA and72-kD protein were detected in T lymphocytes and NK-like cell lines, butwere not detected in other cell lineages. Sequence comparisons suggestedthat the protein is probably the human homolog of a murineinterleukin-2-inducible T-cell kinase (ITK). However, unlike ITK, themessage and protein levels for the new entity did not vary markedly onstimulation of human IL-2 responsive T cells with IL-2. They referred tothe gene and its protein product as EMT (‘expressed mainly in T cells’).They concluded that EMT is a member of a new family of intracellularkinases that includes BPK (the kinase mutant in X-linkedagammaglobulinemia, 300300). The expression of EMT message and proteinin thymocytes and mature T cells, combined with its homology to BPK andits chromosomal localization, suggested that EMT may play a role inthymic ontogeny and growth regulation of mature T cells. Integrinadhesion receptors mediate critical interactions of T cells with othercells and extracellular matrix components during trafficking, as well asduring antigen-specific recognition events in tissue.Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K; OMIM Ref. No. 601232) has a role inthe regulation of integrin activity by CD3 (see OMIM Ref. No.186790)-TCR and in the regulation of ITK. Woods et al. (2001) determinedthat TCR-mediated activation of beta-1 integrins (see OMIM Ref. No.ITGB1; 135630) requires activation of ITK and PI3K-dependent recruitmentof ITK to detergent-insoluble glycosphingolipid-enriched microdomains(DIGs) via binding of the pleckstrin homology domain of ITK to the PI3Kproduct PI(3,4,5)-P3. Likewise, activation of PI3K and LCK (OMIM Ref.No. 153390) via CD4 (OMIM Ref. No. 186940) coreceptor stimulation caninitiate beta-1 integrin activation dependent on ITK function. CD4stimulation, together with targeting of ITK to DIGs, also activatesTCR-independent beta-1 integrin function. Changes in beta-1 integrinfunction mediated by TCR-induced activation of ITK are accompanied byITK-dependent modulation of the actin cytoskeleton. Woods et al. (2001)concluded that TCR-mediated activation of beta-1 integrin involvesmembrane relocalization and activation of ITK via coordinate action ofPI3K and an SRC family tyrosine kinase.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of ITK. Byhomologous recombination, Schaeffer et al. (1999) disrupted the Rlk(TXK; 600058) gene in mice. Heterozygotes were completely normal.Homozygous null Rlk mice showed increased amounts of Itk mRNA. Theauthors hypothesized that upregulation of related Tec kinases maypartially compensate for the lack of Rlk. Schaeffer et al. (1999)therefore generated Rlk -/- Itk -/- mice by interbreeding. Itk-deficientmice have reduced numbers of mature T cells, particularly CD4+ cells,causing a decreased CD4- to - CD8 ratio. Rlk -/- Itk -/- mutants,however, had normal T cell numbers. Both CD4+ and CD8+ cell numbers areincreased relative to Itk -/- mice. The persistent abnormal ratio ofCD4+ to CD8+ cells suggested an altered regulation of lymphoiddevelopment and homeostasis in the double mutants. The double mutantshad marked defects in T-cell receptor responses including proliferation,cytokine production, and apoptosis in vitro and adaptive immuneresponses to Toxoplasma gondii in vivo. Molecular events immediatelydownstream from the T-cell receptor were intact in Rlk -/- Itk -/-cells, but intermediate events including inositol trisphosphateproduction, calcium mobilization, and mitogen-activated protein kinaseactivation were impaired, establishing Tec kinases as criticalregulators of T-cell receptor signaling required for phospholipaseC-gamma activation.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for ITK isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Schaeffer, E. M.; Debnath, J.; Yap, G.; McVicar, D.; Liao, X. C.;Littman, D. R.; Sher, A.; Varmus, H. E.; Lenardo, M. J.; Schwartzberg,P. L.: Requirement for Tec kinases Rlk and Itk in T cell receptorsignaling and immunity. Science 284:638-641, 1999; and

Woods, M. L.; Kivens, W. J.; Adelsman, M. A.; Qiu, Y.; August, A.;Shimizu, Y.: A novel function for the Tec family tyrosine kinase Itk inactivation of beta-1 integrins by the T-cell.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ITK are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 186973, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA0391 (Accession NP_(—)055487.1) is another GAM44 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0391 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIAA0391, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0391 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:728, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0391 (AccessionNP_(—)055487.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0391.

KIAA0523 (Accession XP_(—)041964.5) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0523 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0523,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0523 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2007, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0523 (AccessionXP_(—)041964.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0523.

KIAA0789 (Accession XP_(—)033113.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0789 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0789,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0789 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1640, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0789 (AccessionXP_(—)033113.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0789.

KIAA0984 (Accession XP_(—)037557.2) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0984 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0984,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0984 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12474, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0984 (AccessionXP_(—)037557.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0984.

KIAA1332 (Accession XP_(—)048774.2) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1332 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1332,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1332 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12318, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1332 (AccessionXP_(—)048774.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1332.

KIAA1684 (Accession XP_(—)290806.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1684 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1684,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1684 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12907, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1684 (AccessionXP_(—)290806.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1684.

KIAA1720 (Accession NP_(—)085148.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1720 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1720,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1720 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15787, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1720 (AccessionNP_(—)085148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1720.

KIAA1920 (Accession XP_(—)085210.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1920 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1920,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1920 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1920 (AccessionXP_(—)085210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1920.

KIAA1946 (Accession NP_(—)803237.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1946 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1946,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1946 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1946 (AccessionNP_(—)803237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1946.

Karyopherin alpha 6 (importin alpha 7) (KPNA6, Accession NP_(—)036448.1)is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KPNA6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by KPNA6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofKPNA6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16094, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Karyopherin alpha 6(importin alpha 7) (KPNA6, Accession NP_(—)036448.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KPNA6.

Like-glycosyltransferase (LARGE, Accession NP_(—)598397.1) is anotherGAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LARGE BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by LARGE, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof LARGE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14179, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition ofLike-glycosyltransferase (LARGE, Accession NP_(—)598397.1), a gene whichis a member of the N- acetylglucosaminyltransferase family. Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LARGE.

The function of LARGE has been established by previous studies. Peyrardet al. (1999) investigated the gene content of a segment of22q12.3-q13.1 that had been shown to contain meningioma-related genes(OMIM Ref. No. 156100) on the basis of studies of deletions. Theycharacterized a new member of the N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase genefamily, which they designated the LARGE gene. The LARGE gene spans morethan 664 kb of genomic DNA, making it the fifth largest in the humangenome, after dystrophin (DMD; 300377), with 2.3 Mb; DCC (OMIM Ref. No.120470), with 1.4 Mb; GRM8 (OMIM Ref. No. 601116), with 1 Mb; andutrophin (UTRN; 128240), with 900 kb. The LARGE gene contains 16 exons(4,326-bp cDNA) and has an exon content of less than 0.66%, which issimilar to the exon content of the DMD gene (0.6%). The chromosomalsegment of 22q containing the LARGE gene is apparently poor in genes. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, Peyrard et al. (1999) mapped themouse Large gene to 8C1 in a region of conserved synteny with22q12.3-q13.1. The expression pattern of the human and mouse LARGEorthologs is similar. Both genes are expressed ubiquitously, consistentwith their function as housekeeping genes. These genes are alsoevolutionarily well conserved, as Peyrard et al. (1999) identified anortholog in C. elegans encoding a polypeptide that is 33% identical withthe human protein. Michele et al. (2002) demonstrated in bothmuscle-eye-brain disease (OMIM Ref. No. 253280) and Fukuyama congenitalmuscular dystrophy (FCMD; 253800) patients that alpha- dystroglycan isexpressed at the muscle membrane, but similar hypoglycosylation in thediseases directly abolishes binding activity of dystroglycan for theligands laminin (see OMIM Ref. No. 150240), neurexin (see OMIM Ref. No.600565), and agrin (OMIM Ref. No. 103320). Michele et al. (2002) showedthat this posttranslational biochemical and functional disruption ofalpha-dystroglycan is recapitulated in the muscle and central nervoussystem of myd mice. Michele et al. (2002) demonstrated that myd micehave abnormal neuronal migration in the cerebral cortex, cerebellum, andhippocampus, and show disruption of the basal lamina. In addition, mydmice reveal that dystroglycan targets proteins to functional sites inbrain through its interactions with extracellular matrix proteins.Michele et al. (2002) suggested that at least 3 mammalian genes functionwithin a convergent posttranslational processing pathway during thebiosynthesis of dystroglycan and that abnormal dystroglycan-ligandinteractions underlie the pathogenic mechanism of muscular dystrophywith brain abnormalities.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of LARGE.Michele et al. (2002) demonstrated in both muscle-eye-brain disease(OMIM Ref. No. 253280) and Fukuyama congenital muscular dystrophy (FCMD;253800) patients that alpha-dystroglycan is expressed at the musclemembrane, but similar hypoglycosylation in the diseases directlyabolishes binding activity of dystroglycan for the ligands laminin (seeOMIM Ref. No. 150240), neurexin (see OMIM Ref. No. 600565), and agrin(OMIM Ref. No. 103320). Michele et al. (2002) showed that thisposttranslational biochemical and functional disruption ofalpha-dystroglycan is recapitulated in the muscle and central nervoussystem of myd mice. Michele et al. (2002) demonstrated that myd micehave abnormal neuronal migration in the cerebral cortex, cerebellum, andhippocampus, and show disruption of the basal lamina. In addition, mydmice reveal that dystroglycan targets proteins to functional sites inbrain through its interactions with extracellular matrix proteins.Michele et al. (2002) suggested that at least 3 mammalian genes functionwithin a convergent posttranslational processing pathway during thebiosynthesis of dystroglycan and that abnormal dystroglycan-ligandinteractions underlie the pathogenic mechanism of muscular dystrophywith brain abnormalities.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for LARGE isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Grewal, P. K.; Holzfeind, P. J.; Bittner, R. E.; Hewitt, J. E.: Mutantglycosyltransferase and altered glycosylation of alpha-dystroglycan inthe myodystrophy mouse. Nature Genet. 28:151-154, 2001; and

Michele, D. E.; Barresi, R.; Kanagawa, M.; Saito, F.; Cohn, R. D.; Satz,J. S.; Dollar, J.; Nishino, I.; Kelley, R. I.; Somer, H.; Straub, V.;Mathews, K. D.; Moore, S. A.; Campbell, K.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LARGE arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603590, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Like-glycosyltransferase (LARGE, Accession NP_(—)004728.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LARGE BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LARGE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LARGE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14179, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition ofLike-glycosyltransferase (LARGE, Accession NP_(—)004728.1), a gene whichis a member of the N- acetylglucosaminyltransferase family. Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LARGE.

The function of LARGE has been established by previous studies. Peyrardet al. (1999) investigated the gene content of a segment of22q12.3-q13.1 that had been shown to contain meningioma-related genes(OMIM Ref. No. 156100) on the basis of studies of deletions. Theycharacterized a new member of the N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase genefamily, which they designated the LARGE gene. The LARGE gene spans morethan 664 kb of genomic DNA, making it the fifth largest in the humangenome, after dystrophin (DMD; 300377), with 2.3 Mb; DCC (OMIM Ref. No.120470), with 1.4 Mb; GRM8 (OMIM Ref. No. 601116), with 1 Mb; andutrophin (UTRN; 128240), with 900 kb. The LARGE gene contains 16 exons(4,326-bp cDNA) and has an exon content of less than 0.66%, which issimilar to the exon content of the DMD gene (0.6%). The chromosomalsegment of 22q containing the LARGE gene is apparently poor in genes. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, Peyrard et al. (1999) mapped themouse Large gene to 8C1 in a region of conserved synteny with22q12.3-q13.1. The expression pattern of the human and mouse LARGEorthologs is similar. Both genes are expressed ubiquitously, consistentwith their function as housekeeping genes. These genes are alsoevolutionarily well conserved, as Peyrard et al. (1999) identified anortholog in C. elegans encoding a polypeptide that is 33% identical withthe human protein. Michele et al. (2002) demonstrated in bothmuscle-eye-brain disease (OMIM Ref. No. 253280) and Fukuyama congenitalmuscular dystrophy (FCMD; 253800) patients that alpha- dystroglycan isexpressed at the muscle membrane, but similar hypoglycosylation in thediseases directly abolishes binding activity of dystroglycan for theligands laminin (see OMIM Ref. No. 150240), neurexin (see OMIM Ref. No.600565), and agrin (OMIM Ref. No. 103320). Michele et al. (2002) showedthat this posttranslational biochemical and functional disruption ofalpha-dystroglycan is recapitulated in the muscle and central nervoussystem of myd mice. Michele et al. (2002) demonstrated that myd micehave abnormal neuronal migration in the cerebral cortex, cerebellum, andhippocampus, and show disruption of the basal lamina. In addition, mydmice reveal that dystroglycan targets proteins to functional sites inbrain through its interactions with extracellular matrix proteins.Michele et al. (2002) suggested that at least 3 mammalian genes functionwithin a convergent posttranslational processing pathway during thebiosynthesis of dystroglycan and that abnormal dystroglycan-ligandinteractions underlie the pathogenic mechanism of muscular dystrophywith brain abnormalities.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of LARGE.Michele et al. (2002) demonstrated in both muscle-eye-brain disease(OMIM Ref. No. 253280) and Fukuyama congenital muscular dystrophy (FCMD;253800) patients that alpha-dystroglycan is expressed at the musclemembrane, but similar hypoglycosylation in the diseases directlyabolishes binding activity of dystroglycan for the ligands laminin (seeOMIM Ref. No. 150240), neurexin (see OMIM Ref. No. 600565), and agrin(OMIM Ref. No. 103320). Michele et al. (2002) showed that thisposttranslational biochemical and functional disruption ofalpha-dystroglycan is recapitulated in the muscle and central nervoussystem of myd mice. Michele et al. (2002) demonstrated that myd micehave abnormal neuronal migration in the cerebral cortex, cerebellum, andhippocampus, and show disruption of the basal lamina. In addition, mydmice reveal that dystroglycan targets proteins to functional sites inbrain through its interactions with extracellular matrix proteins.Michele et al. (2002) suggested that at least 3 mammalian genes functionwithin a convergent posttranslational processing pathway during thebiosynthesis of dystroglycan and that abnormal dystroglycan-ligandinteractions underlie the pathogenic mechanism of muscular dystrophywith brain abnormalities.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for LARGE isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Grewal, P. K.; Holzfeind, P. J.; Bittner, R. E.; Hewitt, J. E.: Mutantglycosyltransferase and altered glycosylation of alpha-dystroglycan inthe myodystrophy mouse. Nature Genet. 28:151-154, 2001; and

Michele, D. E.; Barresi, R.; Kanagawa, M.; Saito, F.; Cohn, R. D.; Satz,J. S.; Dollar, J.; Nishino, I.; Kelley, R. I.; Somer, H.; Straub, V.;Mathews, K. D.; Moore, S. A.; Campbell, K.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LARGE arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603590, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. LAX (Accession NP_(—)060243.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LAX BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LAX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LAX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9263, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LAX (AccessionNP_(—)060243.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAX.

Leucine zipper, down-regulated in cancer 1 (LDOC1, AccessionNP_(—)036449.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LDOC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LDOC1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LDOC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2933, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Leucine zipper,down-regulated in cancer 1 (LDOC1, Accession NP_(—)036449.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LDOC1.

Lipoma hmgic fusion partner (LHFP, Accession NP_(—)005771.1) is anotherGAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LHFP BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LHFP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LHFP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12839, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Lipoma hmgic fusionpartner (LHFP, Accession NP_(—)005771.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LHFP.

Lin-7 homolog a (c. elegans) (LIN7A, Accession NP_(—)004655.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LIN7A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by LIN7A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIN7ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3012, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Lin-7 homolog a (c.elegans) (LIN7A, Accession NP_(—)004655.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LIN7A.

LOC118987 (Accession NP_(—)776152.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118987 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC118987, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC118987 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9092, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC118987(Accession NP_(—)776152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118987.

LOC126017 (Accession XP_(—)064903.7) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126017 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126017, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126017 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19476, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC126017(Accession XP_(—)064903.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126017.

LOC126731 (Accession NP_(—)660300.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18542, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC126731(Accession NP_(—)660300.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126731.

LOC130752 (Accession XP_(—)059468.3) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130752 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130752, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130752 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10734, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC130752(Accession XP_(—)059468.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130752.

LOC144486 (Accession XP_(—)096608.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144486 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144486, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144486 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16849, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC144486(Accession XP_(—)096608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144486.

LOC145053 (Accession XP_(—)096714.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145053 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145053, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145053 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16596, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC145053(Accession XP_(—)096714.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145053.

LOC145216 (Accession XP_(—)096730.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145216 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145216, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145216 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC145216(Accession XP_(—)096730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145216.

LOC146227 (Accession XP_(—)085374.2) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146227 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146227, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146227 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1810, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC146227(Accession XP_(—)085374.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146227.

LOC146443 (Accession XP_(—)085461.6) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146443 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146443, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146443 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15013, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC146443(Accession XP_(—)085461.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146443.

LOC146728 (Accession XP_(—)097074.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146728 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146728, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146728 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16534, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC146728(Accession XP_(—)097074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146728.

LOC146856 (Accession XP_(—)096086.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146856, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146856 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17740, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC146856(Accession XP_(—)096086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146856.

LOC147947 (Accession XP_(—)085974.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6702, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC147947(Accession XP_(—)085974.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147947.

LOC148490 (Accession XP_(—)086210.2) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148490 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148490, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148490 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18524, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC148490(Accession XP_(—)086210.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148490.

LOC149420 (Accession NP_(—)690048.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149420 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149420, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149420 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19107, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC149420(Accession NP_(—)690048.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149420.

LOC151242 (Accession XP_(—)087137.2) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151242 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151242, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151242 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1944, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC151242(Accession XP_(—)087137.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151242.

LOC151610 (Accession XP_(—)087245.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151610 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151610, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151610 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC151610(Accession XP_(—)087245.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151610.

LOC152519 (Accession XP_(—)087483.3) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152519 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152519, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152519 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12979, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC152519(Accession XP_(—)087483.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152519.

LOC153077 (Accession XP_(—)098307.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16808, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC153077(Accession XP_(—)098307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153077.

LOC157531 (Accession XP_(—)098772.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157531 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC157531, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC157531 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3461, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC157531(Accession XP_(—)098772.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157531.

LOC158125 (Accession XP_(—)088492.2) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158125 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158125, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158125 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC158125(Accession XP_(—)088492.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158125.

LOC202781 (Accession XP_(—)117455.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202781 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202781, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202781 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9377, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC202781(Accession XP_(—)117455.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202781.

LOC219612 (Accession XP_(—)168585.2) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219612 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219612, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219612 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:690, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC219612(Accession XP_(—)168585.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219612.

LOC219731 (Accession XP_(—)167596.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC219731(Accession XP_(—)167596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219731.

LOC219914 (Accession XP_(—)167788.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219914 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219914, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219914 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC219914(Accession XP_(—)167788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219914.

LOC219942 (Accession XP_(—)167790.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219942 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219942, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219942 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10767, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC219942(Accession XP_(—)167790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219942.

LOC282976 (Accession XP_(—)210838.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282976 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282976, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282976 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2531, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC282976(Accession XP_(—)210838.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282976.

LOC283314 (Accession XP_(—)210969.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283314 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283314, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283314 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19120, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC283314(Accession XP_(—)210969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283314.

LOC283337 (Accession XP_(—)300560.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283337 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283337, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283337 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7249, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC283337(Accession XP_(—)300560.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283337.

LOC283484 (Accession XP_(—)211053.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283484 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283484, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283484 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17012, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC283484(Accession XP_(—)211053.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283484.

LOC283767 (Accession XP_(—)208835.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283767 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283767, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283767 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC283767(Accession XP_(—)208835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283767.

LOC283776 (Accession XP_(—)211196.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283776 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283776, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283776 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC283776(Accession XP_(—)211196.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283776.

LOC283818 (Accession XP_(—)211218.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283818 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283818, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283818 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3222, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC283818(Accession XP_(—)211218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283818.

LOC283906 (Accession XP_(—)211254.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283906 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283906, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283906 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19383, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC283906(Accession XP_(—)211254.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283906.

LOC284031 (Accession XP_(—)208982.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284031 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1826, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC284031(Accession XP_(—)208982.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284031.

LOC284462 (Accession XP_(—)211475.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284462 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284462, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284462 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17281, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC284462(Accession XP_(—)211475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284462.

LOC284473 (Accession XP_(—)211474.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284473 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284473, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284473 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7971, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC284473(Accession XP_(—)211474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284473.

LOC284578 (Accession XP_(—)211526.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284578 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284578, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284578 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13654, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC284578(Accession XP_(—)211526.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284578.

LOC284671 (Accession XP_(—)209313.2) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284671 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284671, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284671 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1698, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC284671(Accession XP_(—)209313.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284671.

LOC284684 (Accession XP_(—)209316.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284684 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284684, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284684 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2205, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC284684(Accession XP_(—)209316.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284684.

LOC284775 (Accession XP_(—)211635.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284775 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284775, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284775 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19513, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC284775(Accession XP_(—)211635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284775.

LOC284798 (Accession XP_(—)211639.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284798 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284798, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284798 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18378, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC284798(Accession XP_(—)211639.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284798.

LOC285351 (Accession XP_(—)211856.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285351 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285351, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285351 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7404, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC285351(Accession XP_(—)211856.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285351.

LOC285404 (Accession XP_(—)211885.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285404 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285404, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285404 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2002, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC285404(Accession XP_(—)211885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285404.

LOC285422 (Accession XP_(—)211894.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285422 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285422, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285422 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5221, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC285422(Accession XP_(—)211894.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285422.

LOC285441 (Accession XP_(—)211897.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285441 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285441, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285441 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18486, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC285441(Accession XP_(—)211897.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285441.

LOC285548 (Accession XP_(—)211936.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285548 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285548, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285548 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3710, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC285548(Accession XP_(—)211936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285548.

LOC285623 (Accession XP_(—)211958.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285623 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285623, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285623 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1605, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC285623(Accession XP_(—)211958.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285623.

LOC285747 (Accession XP_(—)209742.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285747 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285747, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285747 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC285747(Accession XP_(—)209742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285747.

LOC285946 (Accession XP_(—)212103.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC285946(Accession XP_(—)212103.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285946.

LOC286345 (Accession XP_(—)210021.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286345 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286345, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286345 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC286345(Accession XP_(—)210021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286345.

LOC286452 (Accession XP_(—)212323.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286452 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286452, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286452 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17170, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC286452(Accession XP_(—)212323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286452.

LOC286484 (Accession XP_(—)208434.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286484 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286484, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286484 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14618, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC286484(Accession XP_(—)208434.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286484.

LOC338588 (Accession XP_(—)294659.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338588 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338588, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338588 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10340, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC338588(Accession XP_(—)294659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338588.

LOC338991 (Accession XP_(—)290663.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338991 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338991, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338991 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC338991(Accession XP_(—)290663.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338991.

LOC338999 (Accession XP_(—)290659.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC338999(Accession XP_(—)290659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338999.

LOC339161 (Accession XP_(—)294835.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339161 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339161, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339161 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7871, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC339161(Accession XP_(—)294835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339161.

LOC339184 (Accession XP_(—)290743.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339184 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339184, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339184 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5261, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC339184(Accession XP_(—)290743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339184.

LOC339437 (Accession XP_(—)290899.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339437 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339437, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339437 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19567, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC339437(Accession XP_(—)290899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339437.

LOC340478 (Accession XP_(—)295258.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340478 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340478, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340478 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC340478(Accession XP_(—)295258.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340478.

LOC341744 (Accession XP_(—)296409.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC341744 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC341744, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC341744 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC341744(Accession XP_(—)296409.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC341744.

LOC348113 (Accession XP_(—)300623.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348113 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC348113(Accession XP_(—)300623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348113.

LOC348137 (Accession XP_(—)300635.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10142, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC348137(Accession XP_(—)300635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348137.

LOC348142 (Accession XP_(—)300636.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348142 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC348142(Accession XP_(—)300636.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348142.

LOC348144 (Accession XP_(—)300638.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348144 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348144, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348144 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18221, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC348144(Accession XP_(—)300638.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348144.

LOC348182 (Accession XP_(—)302676.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348182 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348182, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348182 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11592, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC348182(Accession XP_(—)302676.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348182.

LOC348768 (Accession XP_(—)302883.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348768 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348768, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348768 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14195, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC348768(Accession XP_(—)302883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348768.

LOC350132 (Accession XP_(—)303867.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350132 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350132, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350132 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3208, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC350132(Accession XP_(—)303867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350132.

LOC350147 (Accession XP_(—)303825.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350147 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350147, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350147 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC350147(Accession XP_(—)303825.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350147.

LOC351042 (Accession XP_(—)304632.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC351042 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC351042, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC351042 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8285, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC351042(Accession XP_(—)304632.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC351042.

LOC57107 (Accession NP_(—)065114.2) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC57107 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57107,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57107 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5002, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC57107 (AccessionNP_(—)065114.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC57107.

LOC90148 (Accession XP_(—)029430.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90148 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90148,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90148 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4641, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC90148 (AccessionXP_(—)029430.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90148.

LOC92973 (Accession XP_(—)048529.2) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC92973 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92973,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92973 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC92973 (AccessionXP_(—)048529.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92973.

LOC93349 (Accession NP_(—)612411.2) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC93349 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93349,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93349 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17460, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LOC93349 (AccessionNP_(—)612411.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC93349.

LSM10 (Accession NP_(—)116270.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LSM10 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LSM10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LSM10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:918, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of LSM10 (AccessionNP_(—)116270.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LSM10.

Lymphotoxin alpha (tnf superfamily, member 1) (LTA, AccessionNP_(—)000586.2) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LTA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LTA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LTA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3286, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Lymphotoxin alpha(tnf superfamily, member 1) (LTA, Accession NP_(—)000586.2), a genewhich is a cytokine that in its homotrimeric form binds totnfrsf1a/tnfr1, tnfrsf1b/tnfbr and tnfrsf14/hvem. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LTA.

The function of LTA has been established by previous studies.Lymphotoxin was first characterized as a biologic factor inmitogen-stimulated lymphocytes having anticellular activity onneoplastic cell lines. It is a glycoprotein with a relative molecularmass (Mr) of 60,000-70,000, whereas monomeric lymphotoxin has an Mr of25,000. Gray et al. (1984) isolated a chemically synthesized gene andnatural complementary DNA coding for human lymphotoxin and engineeredthem for expression in E. coli. Cytotoxic and necrosis effects wereobserved in murine and human tumor cell lines in vitro and in murinesarcomas in vivo. TNF-beta (also known as lymphotoxin-alpha, or LTA)shows 35% identity and 50% homology in amino acid sequence with theTNF-alpha (OMIM Ref. No. 191160). Aggarwal et al. (1985) showed that the2 TNFs share a common receptor on tumor cells See 191160 for informationon the situation of both TNFA and TNFB on 6p. By analysis of deletionsinduced in lymphoblastoid cells by gamma-irradiation, Evans et al.(1989) concluded that TNFB maps to the interval between C4 and HLA-B.Spies et al. (1989) showed that the TNF-alpha and TNF-beta gene clusteris about 210 kb from HLA-B on 6p21.3. Jongeneel et al. (1991) describedpolymorphic microsatellites within a 12-kb region of the majorhistocompatibility complex that includes the TNFB locus.Lymphotoxin-alpha in a homotrimeric form is a soluble protein secretedby activated lymphocytes and presumed to act as a modulator in theimmune response. The LT-alpha homotrimer shares its receptor with tumornecrosis factor and binds to both TNF receptor-1 (OMIM Ref. No. 191190)and -2 (191191

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Aggarwal, B. B.; Eessalu, T. E.; Hass, P. E.: Characterization ofreceptors for human tumour necrosis factor and their regulation bygamma-interferon. Nature 318:665-667, 1985; and

Evans, A. M.; Petersen, J. W.; Sekhon, G. S.; DeMars, R.: Mapping ofprolactin and tumor necrosis factor-beta genes on human chromosome 6pusing lymphoblastoid cell deletion mutants. Somat.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LTA are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 153440, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Methyl cpg binding protein 2 (rett syndrome) (MECP2,Accession NP_(—)004983.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MECP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MECP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MECP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:689, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Methyl cpg bindingprotein 2 (rett syndrome) (MECP2, Accession NP_(—)004983.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MECP2.

Meis1, myeloid ecotropic viral integration site 1 homolog (mouse)(MEIS1, Accession NP_(—)002389.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MEIS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MEIS1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEIS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12764, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Meis1, myeloidecotropic viral integration site 1 homolog (mouse) (MEIS1, AccessionNP_(—)002389.1), a gene which may regulate gene expression and controlcell differentiation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MEIS1.

The function of MEIS1 has been established by previous studies. Homeobox genes, of which the most well-characterized category is representedby the HOX genes, play a crucial role in normal development. Inaddition, several homeoproteins are involved in neoplasia: PPX1 (OMIMRef. No. 176310), HOXA10 (OMIM Ref. No. 142957), and HOXB8 (OMIM Ref.No. 142963) play important roles in leukemia. The Meis1 locus wasisolated by Moskow et al. (1995) as a common site of viral integrationinvolved in myeloid leukemia in BXH-2 mice. MEIS1 encodes a novel homeobox protein belonging to the TALE (three amino acid loop extension)family of homeodomain-containing proteins. The homeodomain of MEIS1 isthe only conserved motif within the entire 390-amino acid protein.Steelman et al. (1997) described additional members of a related genefamily, which they called Meis1-related genes (MRGs; OMIM Ref. No.601740). Mercader et al. (1999) described the role of homeo box genesMeis1, Meis2, and Pbx1 in the development of mouse, chicken, andDrosophila limbs. Mercader et al. (1999) found that Meis1 and Meis2expression is restricted to the proximal domain, coincident with thepreviously reported domain in which Pbx1 is localized to the nucleus.Meis1 regulates Pbx1 activity by promoting nuclear import of the Pbx1protein. Mercader et al. (1999) also demonstrated that ectopicexpression of Meis1 in chicken disrupts distal limb development andinduces distal- to - proximal transformations. Mercader et al. (1999)concluded that the restriction of Meis1 to proximal regions of thevertebrate limb is essential to specify cell fates and differentiationpatterns along the proximodistal axis of the limb. Thorsteinsdottir etal. (2001) identified MEIS1 as a common collaborator with 2 divergentHOX genes, HOXA9 (OMIM Ref. No. 142956) and HOXB3 (OMIM Ref. No.142966), in leukemic transformation. Using overexpression studies inbone marrow cells, they also demonstrated that each HOX gene studiedpredisposes to leukemias that are phenotypically distinct and that MEIS1acts primarily to accelerate the occurrence of these leukemias withoutaltering their phenotype. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Moskowet al. (1995) mapped the human MEIS1 gene to 2p14-p13 near 3translocation breakpoints involved in human leukemia. They mapped themurine homolog to mouse 11.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Moskow, J. J.; Bullrich, F.; Huebner, K.; Daar, I. O.; Buchberg, A. M.:Meis1, a PBX1-related homeobox gene involved in myeloid leukemia inBXH-2 mice. Molec. Cell. Biol. 15:5434-5443, 1995; and

Steelman, S.; Moskow, J. J.; Muzynski, K.; North, C.; Druck, T.;Montgomery, J. C.; Huebner, K.; Daar, I. O.; Buchberg, A. M.:Identification of a conserved family of Meis1-related home.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MEIS1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601739, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Microfibrillar-associated protein 2 (MFAP2, AccessionNP_(—)002394.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MFAP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MFAP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MFAP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2746, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition ofMicrofibrillar-associated protein 2 (MFAP2, Accession NP_(—)002394.1), agene which is a component of the elastin-associated microfibrils.Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MFAP2.

The function of MFAP2 has been established by previous studies. Theextracellular matrix contains a heterogeneous population of 3-20nanometer filaments that Low (1962) termed microfibrils. Microfibrils 10nm in diameter are present in elastic and nonelastic tissues and have asimilar, if not identical, structure and composition. Gibson et al.(1986) showed that an acidic glycoprotein of 31 kD, termed themicrofibril-associated glycoprotein, is a major antigen ofelastin-associated microfibrils. Other elastin-associated microfibrilcomponents include fibrillin (OMIM Ref. No. 134797) and emilin (OMIMRef. No. 130660). Chen et al. (1993) demonstrated that the mouse Magptranscript consists of 1,037 bp; that the Magp gene has 9 exons with theinitiator Met codon located in exon 2; that the gene is on mousechromosome 4 as indicated by analysis of somatic cell hybrid lines andby fluorescence in situ hybridization; and that the Magp transcript is awidespread product of mesenchymal/connective tissue cells throughoutmouse development. The human homolog of MFAP2 was cloned by Faraco etal. (1995) from a human lung cDNA library using a human probe initiallyidentified with primers from the bovine MFAP2 gene. They also studiedthe genomic organization of human MFAP2. Like the bovine and murinehomologs, the human gene has 8 coding exons. However, it also containstwo alternatively used 5-prime untranslated exons, compared with one ineach of the other species. Faraco et al. (1995) mapped the gene to1p36.1-p35 using rodent-human somatic cell hybrids and fluorescence insitu hybridization. They used a polymorphism in intron 7 to demonstratetight linkage to the marker D1S170 with a physical distance between thetwo of under 100 kb.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gibson, M. A.; Hughes, J. L.; Fanning, J. C.; Cleary, E. G.: The majorantigen of elastin-associated microfibrils is a 31-kDa glycoprotein. J.Biol. Chem. 261:11429-11436, 1986; and

Faraco, J.; Bashir, M.; Rosenbloom, J.; Francke, U.: Characterization ofthe human gene for microfibril-associated glycoprotein (MFAP2),assignment to chromosome 1p36.1-p35, and linkage to.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MFAP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 156790, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Microfibrillar-associated protein 2 (MFAP2, AccessionNP_(—)059453.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MFAP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MFAP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MFAP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2746, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition ofMicrofibrillar-associated protein 2 (MFAP2, Accession NP_(—)059453.1), agene which is a component of the elastin-associated microfibrils.Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MFAP2.

The function of MFAP2 has been established by previous studies. Theextracellular matrix contains a heterogeneous population of 3-20nanometer filaments that Low (1962) termed microfibrils. Microfibrils 10nm in diameter are present in elastic and nonelastic tissues and have asimilar, if not identical, structure and composition. Gibson et al.(1986) showed that an acidic glycoprotein of 31 kD, termed themicrofibril-associated glycoprotein, is a major antigen ofelastin-associated microfibrils. Other elastin-associated microfibrilcomponents include fibrillin (OMIM Ref. No. 134797) and emilin (OMIMRef. No. 130660). Chen et al. (1993) demonstrated that the mouse Magptranscript consists of 1,037 bp; that the Magp gene has 9 exons with theinitiator Met codon located in exon 2; that the gene is on mousechromosome 4 as indicated by analysis of somatic cell hybrid lines andby fluorescence in situ hybridization; and that the Magp transcript is awidespread product of mesenchymal/connective tissue cells throughoutmouse development. The human homolog of MFAP2 was cloned by Faraco etal. (1995) from a human lung cDNA library using a human probe initiallyidentified with primers from the bovine MFAP2 gene. They also studiedthe genomic organization of human MFAP2. Like the bovine and murinehomologs, the human gene has 8 coding exons. However, it also containstwo alternatively used 5-prime untranslated exons, compared with one ineach of the other species. Faraco et al. (1995) mapped the gene to1p36.1-p35 using rodent-human somatic cell hybrids and fluorescence insitu hybridization. They used a polymorphism in intron 7 to demonstratetight linkage to the marker D1S170 with a physical distance between thetwo of under 100 kb.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gibson, M. A.; Hughes, J. L.; Fanning, J. C.; Cleary, E. G.: The majorantigen of elastin-associated microfibrils is a 31-kDa glycoprotein. J.Biol. Chem. 261:11429-11436, 1986; and

Faraco, J.; Bashir, M.; Rosenbloom, J.; Francke, U.: Characterization ofthe human gene for microfibril-associated glycoprotein (MFAP2),assignment to chromosome 1p36.1-p35, and linkage to.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MFAP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 156790, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MGC10646 (Accession NP_(—)116082.1) is another GAM44 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10646 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMGC10646, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10646 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5646, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of MGC10646 (AccessionNP_(—)116082.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC10646.

MGC12435 (Accession NP_(—)113615.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC12435 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12435,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12435 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of MGC12435 (AccessionNP_(—)113615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC12435.

MGC13071 (Accession NP_(—)116078.2) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC13071 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13071,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13071 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of MGC13071 (AccessionNP_(—)116078.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC13071.

MGC17515 (Accession NP_(—)689684.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC17515 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC17515,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC17515 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of MGC17515 (AccessionNP_(—)689684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC17515.

MGC2306 (Accession NP_(—)002041.2) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2306 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2306,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2306 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2059, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of MGC2306 (AccessionNP_(—)002041.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2306.

MGC3101 (Accession NP_(—)076948.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3101 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3101,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3101 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of MGC3101 (AccessionNP_(—)076948.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3101.

MGC33215 (Accession NP_(—)722517.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC33215 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33215,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33215 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of MGC33215 (AccessionNP_(—)722517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC33215.

MGC33974 (Accession NP_(—)699181.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC33974 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33974,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33974 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19531, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of MGC33974 (AccessionNP_(—)699181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC33974.

MGC35440 (Accession NP_(—)694952.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC35440 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35440,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35440 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1776, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of MGC35440 (AccessionNP_(—)694952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC35440.

Molybdenum cofactor synthesis 3 (MOCS3, Accession NP_(—)055299.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOCS3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MOCS3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MOCS3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4326, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Molybdenum cofactorsynthesis 3 (MOCS3, Accession NP_(—)055299.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MOCS3.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l21 (MRPL21, Accession NP_852616.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL21 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL21, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MRPL21 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1724, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l21 (MRPL21, Accession NP_(—)852616.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL21.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l30 (MRPL30, Accession NP_660213.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL30 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL30, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MRPL30 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8553, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l30 (MRPL30, Accession NP_(—)660213.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL30.

Myosin, light polypeptide 9, regulatory (MYL9, Accession NP_006088.2) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYL9 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MYL9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MYL9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1500, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, lightpolypeptide 9, regulatory (MYL9, Accession NP_(—)006088.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MYL9.

Myosin, light polypeptide 9, regulatory (MYL9, Accession NP_852667.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYL9 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MYL9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MYL9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1500, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, lightpolypeptide 9, regulatory (MYL9, Accession NP_(—)852667.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MYL9.

Neural cell adhesion molecule 2 (NCAM2, Accession NP_(—)004531.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCAM2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NCAM2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NCAM2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15637, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Neural celladhesion molecule 2 (NCAM2, Accession NP_(—)004531.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NCAM2.

Nima (never in mitosis gene a)-related kinase 6 (NEK6, AccessionNP_(—)055212.2) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NEK6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NEK6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NEK6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1469, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Nima (never inmitosis gene a)-related kinase 6 (NEK6, Accession NP_(—)055212.2), agene which regulates nuclear and cytoplasmic aspects of the mitoticcycle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NEK6.

The function of NEK6 has been established by previous studies. TheAspergillus nidulans ‘never in mitosis A’ (NIMA) gene encodes aserine/threonine kinase that controls initiation of mitosis.NIMA-related kinases (NEKs) are a group of protein kinases that arehomologous to NIMA. Evidence suggests that NEKs perform functionssimilar to those of NIMA. Li et al. (1999) reported the cloning of ahuman liver cDNA encoding NEK6. Kimura and Okano (2001) determined thatNEK6 and NEK7 (OMIM Ref. No. 606848) share 77% amino acid identity. ByNorthern blot analysis, Li et al. (1999) detected 1.6-, 2.6-, and 9.5-kbNEK6 transcripts. The 1.6-kb transcript was expressed at highest levelsin liver and placenta. By RT-PCR, Kimura and Okano (2001) foundexpression of NEK6 in all tissues examined.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kimura, M.; Okano, Y.: Identification and assignment of the humanNIMA-related protein kinase 7 gene (NEK7) to human chromosome 1q31.3.Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 94:33-38, 2001; and

Li, M. Z.; y, L.; Liu, Q.; Chu, J. Y.; Zhao, S. Y.: Assignment of NEK6,a NIMA-related gene, to human chromosome 9q33.3-q34.11 by radiationhybrid mapping. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 87.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NEK6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604884, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. NFASC (Accession XP_(—)046808.8) is another GAM44 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NFASC BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNFASC, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NFASC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8725, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of NFASC (AccessionXP_(—)046808.8). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NFASC.

NK4 (Accession NP_(—)004212.3) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NK4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NK4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NK4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19318, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of NK4 (AccessionNP_(—)004212.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NK4.

NP220 (Accession NP_(—)055312.2) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NP220 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NP220,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NP220 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of NP220 (AccessionNP_(—)055312.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NP220.

Neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)055108.2) is anotherGAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPTXR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NPTXR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NPTXR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3192, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Neuronal pentraxinreceptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)055108.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NPTXR.

Neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)478058.1) is anotherGAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPTXR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NPTXR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NPTXR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3192, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Neuronal pentraxinreceptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)478058.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NPTXR.

Purinergic receptor p2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 5 (P2RX5, AccessionNP_(—)002552.2) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P2RX5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by P2RX5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P2RX5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Purinergic receptorp2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 5 (P2RX5, Accession NP_(—)002552.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RX5.

Purinergic receptor p2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 5 (P2RX5, AccessionNP_(—)778255.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P2RX5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by P2RX5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P2RX5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Purinergic receptorp2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 5 (P2RX5, Accession NP_(—)778255.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RX5.

Phosphodiesterase 5a, cgmp-specific (PDE5A, Accession NP_(—)246273.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE5A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PDE5A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PDE5A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19020, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase5a, cgmp-specific (PDE5A, Accession NP_(—)246273.1), a gene which playsa role in signal transduction by regulating the intracellularconcentration of cyclic nucleotides. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PDE5A.

The function of PDE5A has been established by previous studies. Cyclicnucleotide phosphodiesterases (PDEs; EC 3.1.4.17) are a superfamily ofenzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of 3-prime, 5-prime-cyclicnucleotides to the corresponding nucleoside 5-prime-monophosphates. ThePDEs have been subdivided into several families on the basis ofsequence, substrate specificity, kinetic properties, and regulatoryfeatures. See 171885. Members of the PDE5 family are cGMP-binding,cGMP-specific enzymes. By screening several human cDNA libraries with abovine PDE5 cDNA, Loughney et al. (1998) isolated cDNAs encoding humanPDE5A. The predicted 875-amino acid human protein is approximately 96%identical to bovine PDE5A. Like the bovine protein, human PDE5A containsa cGMP-binding domain in its N-terminal portion and a catalytic domainin its C-terminal region. Recombinant PDE5A protein hydrolyzed cGMP invitro. Northern blot analysis revealed that PDE5A is expressed as a7.9-kb mRNA and a less abundant 6-kb mRNA in various human tissues.Loughney et al. (1998) isolated an alternatively spliced PDE5A mRNA,PDE5A2, which encodes a protein with a differing N terminus.Independently, Stacey et al. (1998) and Yanaka et al. (1998) clonedPDE5A cDNAs. Yanaka et al. (1998) reported that the PDE5A gene contains21 exons and spans more than 100 kb.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Loughney, K.; Hill, T. R.; Florio, V. A.; Uher, L.; Rosman, G. J.;Wolda, S. L.; Jones, B. A.; Howard, M. L.; McAllister-Lucas, L. M.;Sonnenburg, W. K.; Francis, S. H.; Corbin, J. D.; Beavo, J. A.;Ferguson, K.: Isolation and characterization of cDNAs encoding PDE5A, ahuman cGMP-binding, cGMP-specific 3-prime,5-prime-cyclic nucleotidephosphodiesterase. Gene 216:139-147, 1998; and

Stacey, P.; Rulten, S.; Dapling, A.; Phillips, S. C.: Molecular cloningand expression of human cGMP-binding cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase(PDE5). Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 247.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PDE5A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603310, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Pellino homolog 2 (drosophila) (PELI2, AccessionNP_(—)067078.1) is another GAM44target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PELI2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PELI2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PELI2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7435, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Pellino homolog 2(drosophila) (PELI2, Accession NP_(—)067078.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PELI2.

Peptidase d (PEPD, Accession NP_(—)000276.1) is another GAM44 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PEPD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPEPD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PEPD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4327, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Peptidase d (PEPD,Accession NP_(—)000276.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PEPD.

PILRB (Accession NP_(—)778212.2) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PILRB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PILRB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PILRBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5459, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of PILRB (AccessionNP_(—)778212.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PILRB.

PILRB (Accession NP_(—)038468.3) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PILRB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PILRB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PILRBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5459, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of PILRB (AccessionNP_(—)038468.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PILRB.

Pogo transposable element with znf domain (POGZ, AccessionNP_(—)055915.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POGZ BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by POGZ,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POGZ BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11143, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Pogo transposableelement with znf domain (POGZ, Accession NP_(—)055915.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POGZ.

Polymerase (rna) ii (dna directed) polypeptide d (POLR2D, AccessionNP_(—)004796.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POLR2D BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POLR2D, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of POLR2D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4052, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (rna) ii(dna directed) polypeptide d (POLR2D, Accession NP_(—)004796.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POLR2D.

Pou domain, class 2, associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, AccessionNP_(—)006226.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POU2AF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POU2AF1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of POU2AF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16639,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class2, associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, Accession NP_(—)006226.1), a genewhich is a transcriptional coactivator that specifically associates witheither oct1 or oct2 and therefore may be associated with A form ofb-cell leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of A form of b-cell leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POU2AF1.

The function of POU2AF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Protein phosphatase 1,regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 3a (glycogen and sarcoplasmic reticulumbinding subunit, skeletal muscle) (PPP1R3A, Accession NP_(—)002702.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP1R3ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PPP1R3A, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PPP1R3A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20165, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 3a (glycogen and sarcoplasmicreticulum binding subunit, skeletal muscle) (PPP1R3A, AccessionNP_(—)002702.1), a gene which regulates phosphatase activity towardsglycogen synthase, active in skeletal muscle and therefore may beassociated with Insulin resistance and glycemia variation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofInsulin resistance and glycemia variation, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PPP1R3A.

The function of PPP1R3A has been established by previous studies. Theglycogen-associated form of protein phosphatase-1 (PP1) derived fromskeletal muscle is a heterodimer composed of a 37-kD catalytic subunit(OMIM Ref. No. 176875) and a 124-kD targeting and regulatory subunit,referred to as PP1G by Hansen et al. (1995). PP1G binds to muscleglycogen with high affinity, thereby enhancing dephosphorylation ofglycogen-bound substrates for PP1 such as glycogen synthase (e.g.,138570) and glycogen phosphorylase kinase (e.g., 306000).Phosphorylation at ser46 of the PP1G subunit in response to insulinincreases PP1 activity, while phosphorylation at ser65 in response toadrenaline causes dissociation of the catalytic subunit from the Gsubunit and inhibits glycogen synthesis. Because of these functions,PP1G was postulated to be involved in noninsulin-dependent diabetesmellitus (NIDDM; 125853) and obesity. Savage et al. (2002) described anexample of digenic inheritance of severe insulin resistance. In a familythey referred to as ‘a Europid pedigree’ they found 5 members withsevere insulin resistance and heterozygosity for frameshift/prematurestop mutations in each of 2 unlinked genes, PPARG (601487.0011) andPPP1R3A (600917.0003). PPARG is highly expressed in adipocytes, andPPP1R3A, the muscle-specific regulatory subunit of protein phosphatase1, is centrally involved in the regulation of carbohydrate and lipidmetabolism, respectively. That mutant molecules primarily involved ineither carbohydrate or lipid metabolism can combine to produce aphenotype of extreme insulin resistance provides a model of interactionamong genes that may underlie common human metabolic disorders such astype 2 diabetes (NIDDM). In the Europid family reported by Savage et al.(2002), the grandfather was heterozygous for the PPARG mutation, thegrandmother was heterozygous for the PPP1R3A mutation. Three of theirchildren and 2 of their grandchildren carried both mutations inheterozygous state, and all 5, but only these 5, had severe insulinresistance manifest by acanthosis nigricans, a dermatologic marker ofextreme insulin resistance, and markedly elevated fasting plasma insulinlevels.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Savage, D. B.; Agostini, M.; Barroso, I.; Gurnell, M.; Luan, J.;Meirhaeghe, A.; Harding, A.-H.; Ihrke, G.; Rajanayagam, O.; Soos, M. A.;George, S.; Berger, D.; and 9 others: Digenic inheritance of severeinsulin resistance in a human pedigree. Nature Genet. 31:379-384, 2002;and

Tang, P. M.; Bondor, J. A.; Swiderek, K. M.; DePaoli-Roach, A. A.:Molecular cloning and expression of the regulatory (RG1) subunit of theglycogen-associated protein phosphatase. J. B.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPP1R3A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600917, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Pr domain containing 2, with znf domain (PRDM2, AccessionNP_(—)056950.2) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PRDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12854, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Pr domaincontaining 2, with znf domain (PRDM2, Accession NP_(—)056950.2), a genewhich plays a role in transcriptional regulation during neuronaldifferentiation and pathogenesis of retinoblastoma. and therefore may beassociated with Tumor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumor, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRDM2.

The function of PRDM2 has been established by previous studies. Theretinoblastoma protein (OMIM Ref. No. 180200) is a target of viraloncoproteins. To explore the hypothesis that viral proteins may bestructural mimics of cellular RB- binding proteins that normally mediateRB function, Buyse et al. (1995) searched cDNA libraries for RB-bindingproteins. They reported the cloning of a cDNA for the zinc fingerprotein they called RIZ from rat and human cells. It is a 250-kD nuclearprotein containing 8 zinc finger motifs. It contains an RB-binding motifthat is related to that of the adenovirus E1A oncoprotein; RIZ alsoshares an antigenic epitope with the C terminus of E1A. It is expressedin human retinoblastoma cells and at low levels in all other human celllines examined. While the function of RIZ was not clear, its structureand pattern of expression suggested to Buyse et al. (1995) a role intranscriptional regulation during neuronal differentiation andpathogenesis of retinoblastoma. The distal portion of chromosome 1p isone of the most commonly affected regions in human cancer. In a study ofhereditary and sporadic colorectal cancer, Chadwick et al. (2000)identified a region of frequent deletion at 32.2 centimorgans from1ptel. Deletion breakpoints clustered in the vicinity of or inside thegene RIZ. Sequence analysis demonstrated frequent frameshift mutationsof the RIZ gene. The mutations consisted of 1-or 2-bp deletions ofcoding poly(A) tracts (A)8 or (A)9, and were confined tomicrosatellite-unstable colorectal tumors, being present in 9 of 24(37.5%) primary tumors and in 6 of 11 (54.5%) cell lines; in 2 celllines the mutation was homozygous (or hemizygous). The mutationsapparently were selected clonally in tumorigenesis, because similarpoly(A) tracts in other genes were not affected. Of the 2 alternativeproducts of the gene, RIZ1 contains a PR domain implicated in tumorsuppressor function and RIZ2 lacks this motif. Chadwick et al. (2000)proposed that RIZ is a target of observed 1p alterations, withimpairment of the PR domain- mediated function through either frameshiftmutation or genomic deletion.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Buyse, I. M.; Shao, G.; Huang, S.: The retinoblastoma protein binds toRIZ, a zinc-finger protein that shares an epitope with the adenovirusE1A protein. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 92:4467-4471, 1995; and

Chadwick, R. B.; Jiang, G.-L.; Bennington, G. A.; Yuan, B.; Johnson, C.K.; Stevens, M. W.; Niemann, T. H.; Peltomaki, P.; Huang, S.; de laChapelle, A.: Candidate tumor suppressor RIZ.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PRDM2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601196, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein kinase c, nu (PRKCN, Accession NP_(—)005804.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKCN BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PRKCN, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKCNBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19159, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase c,nu (PRKCN, Accession NP_(—)005804.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PRKCN.

PRO0461 (Accession NP_(—)112558.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO0461 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0461,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0461 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19001, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of PRO0461 (AccessionNP_(—)112558.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0461.

Pyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase 1 (PYCR1, Accession NP_(—)008838.2) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PYCR1 BINDINGSITE1 and PYCR1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PYCR1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PYCR1 BINDING SITE1 andPYCR1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17062 and SEQ ID:7092respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition ofPyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase 1 (PYCR1, Accession NP_(—)008838.2), agene which catalyzes the NAD(P)H-dependent conversion ofpyrroline-5-carboxylate to proline. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PYCR1.

The function of PYCR1 has been established by previous studies.Pyrroline- 5-carboxylate reductase (EC 1.5.1.2) catalyzes theNAD(P)H-dependent conversion of pyrroline-5-carboxylate to proline.Merrill et al. (1989) studied the properties of human erythrocytepyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase. They concluded that in addition tothe traditional role of catalyzing the obligatory and finalunidirectional step in pyrroline biosynthesis, the enzyme may play aphysiologic role in the generation of NADP(+) in some cell typesincluding human erythrocytes. Dougherty et al. (1992) cloned a cDNA bycomplementation of proline auxotrophy in a Saccharomyces cerevisiaemutant strain (OMIM Ref. No. ‘pro3’). The 1,810-bp cDNA hybridized to a1.85-kb mRNA in samples from human cell lines and predicated a 319-aminoacid, 33.4-kD protein. Studies of somatic cell hybrids indicated thatPYCR1 is a single-copy gene that is located on chromosome 17.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dougherty, K. M.; Brandriss, M. C.; Valle, D.: Cloning humanpyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase cDNA by complementation inSaccharomyces cerevisiae. J. Biol. Chem. 267:871-875, 1992; and

Merrill, M. J.; Yeh, G. C.; Phang, J. M.: Purified human erythrocytepyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase: preferential oxidation of NADPH. J.Biol. Chem. 264:9352-9358, 1989.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PYCR1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 179035, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Rab11-FIP2 (Accession NP_(—)055719.1) is another GAM44 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. Rab11-FIP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRab11-FIP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Rab11-FIP2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7165, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Rab11-FIP2(Accession NP_(—)055719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with Rab11-FIP2.

Rab39b, member ras oncogene family (RAB39B, Accession NP_(—)741995.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB39B BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB39B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB39BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14419, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Rab39b, member rasoncogene family (RAB39B, Accession NP_(—)741995.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB39B.

Rap1b, member of ras oncogene family (RAP1B, Accession NP_(—)056461.1)is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAP1BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAP1B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAP1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7459, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Rap1b, member ofras oncogene family (RAP1B, Accession NP_(—)056461.1), a gene whichinduces morphological reversion of a cell line transformed by a rasoncogene. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RAP1B.

The function of RAP1B has been established by previous studies. Threehuman cDNAs encoding ‘new’ RAS-related proteins, designated RAP1A,RAP1B, and RAP2, were isolated by Pizon et al. (1988). These proteinsshare approximately 50% amino acid identity with the classical RASproteins and have numerous structural features in common. The moststriking difference between the RAP and RAS proteins resides in their61st amino acid: glutamine in RAS is replaced by threonine in RAPproteins.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of RAP1B.Using mice transgenic for constitutive expression of Rap1a within the Tcell lineage, Sebzda et al. (2002) found that instead of anergy, these Tcells showed enhanced T cell receptor-mediated responses, both inthymocytes and in mature T cells. In addition, Rap1a activation inducesstrong activation of beta-1 (OMIM Ref. No. 135630) and beta-2 (OMIM Ref.No. 600065) integrins. The authors concluded that Rap1a positivelyinfluences T cells by augmenting their responses and directing integrinactivation.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for RAP1B isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pizon, V.; Chardin, P.; Lerosey, I.; Olofsson, B.; Tavitian, A.: HumancDNAs RAP1 and RAP2 homologous to the Drosophila gene Dras3 encodeproteins closely related to ras in the ‘effector’ region. Oncogene3:201-204, 1988; and

Kitayama, H.; Sugimoto, Y.; Matsuzaki, T.; Ikawa, Y.; Noda, M.: Aras-related gene with transformation suppressor activity. Cell 56:77-84,1989. PubMed ID:2642744 9. Sebzda, E.; Brac.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RAP1B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 179530, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Rap2a, member of ras oncogene family (RAP2A, AccessionNP_(—)066361.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RAP2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAP2A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAP2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12939, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Rap2a, member ofras oncogene family (RAP2A, Accession NP_(—)066361.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAP2A.

Ras guanyl releasing protein 2 (calcium and dag-regulated) (RASGRP2,Accession NP_(—)722541.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RASGRP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by RASGRP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASGRP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18244, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Ras guanylreleasing protein 2 (calcium and dag-regulated) (RASGRP2, AccessionNP_722541.1), a gene which promotes the exchange of ras-bound gdp bygtp. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASGRP2.

The function of RASGRP2 has been established by previous studies. Rapproteins (see OMIM Ref. No. RAP1A; 179520) are members of the Ras smallG protein superfamily that can inhibit Ras signaling through theRas/RAF1 (OMIM Ref. No. 164760)/mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)pathway, or, through BRAF (OMIM Ref. No. 164757), can activate MAPK.Like Ras, Rap proteins can be activated through guanine nucleotideexchange factors, or GEFs (e.g., RASGRP1; 603962). By screening afrontal cortex cDNA library, Kawasaki et al. (1998) isolated a cDNAencoding RASGRP2, which they termed CALDAG-GEFI. The deduced 609-aminoacid protein has an N-terminal GEF domain, 2 tandem repeats of EF-handcalcium-binding motifs, and a C-terminal diacylglycerol/phorbol ester-binding domain. Cells transfected with RASGRP2 showed a dramaticincrease in GTP-bound RAP1A without activation of Ras proteins.Expression of RASGRP2 reduced RasV12 activation of ELK1 (OMIM Ref. No.311040). Northern blot analysis detected an approximately 2.5-kbtranscript in brain, with a striking enrichment in the striatum.Immunohistochemistry showed a basal ganglia-enriched distributionpattern in adult rat brain.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kawasaki, H.; Springett, G. M.; Toki, S.; Canales, J. J.; Harlan, P.;Blumenstiel, J. P.; Chen, E. J.; Bany, I. A.; Mochizuki, N.; Ashbacher,A.; Matsuda, M.; Housman, D. E.; Graybiel, A. M.: A Rap guaninenucleotide exchange factor enriched highly in the basal ganglia. Proc.Nat. Acad. Sci. 95:13278-13283, 1998; and

Kedra, D.; Seroussi, E.; Fransson, I.; Trifunovic, J.; Clark, M.;Lagercrantz, J.; Blennow, E.; Mehlin, H.; Dumanski, J.: The germinalcenter kinase gene and a novel CDC25-like gene are.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RASGRP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605577, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ras guanyl releasing protein 2 (calcium and dag-regulated)(RASGRP2, Accession NP_(—)005816.2) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RASGRP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by RASGRP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASGRP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18244, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Ras guanylreleasing protein 2 (calcium and dag-regulated) (RASGRP2, AccessionNP_005816.2), a gene which promotes the exchange of ras-bound gdp bygtp. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASGRP2.

The function of RASGRP2 has been established by previous studies. Rapproteins (see OMIM Ref. No. RAP1A; 179520) are members of the Ras smallG protein superfamily that can inhibit Ras signaling through theRas/RAF1 (OMIM Ref. No. 164760)/mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)pathway, or, through BRAF (OMIM Ref. No. 164757), can activate MAPK.Like Ras, Rap proteins can be activated through guanine nucleotideexchange factors, or GEFs (e.g., RASGRP1; 603962). By screening afrontal cortex cDNA library, Kawasaki et al. (1998) isolated a cDNAencoding RASGRP2, which they termed CALDAG-GEFI. The deduced 609-aminoacid protein has an N-terminal GEF domain, 2 tandem repeats of EF-handcalcium-binding motifs, and a C-terminal diacylglycerol/phorbol ester-binding domain. Cells transfected with RASGRP2 showed a dramaticincrease in GTP-bound RAP1A without activation of Ras proteins.Expression of RASGRP2 reduced RasV12 activation of ELK1 (OMIM Ref. No.311040). Northern blot analysis detected an approximately 2.5-kbtranscript in brain, with a striking enrichment in the striatum.Immunohistochemistry showed a basal ganglia- enriched distributionpattern in adult rat brain.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kawasaki, H.; Springett, G. M.; Toki, S.; Canales, J. J.; Harlan, P.;Blumenstiel, J. P.; Chen, E. J.; Bany, I. A.; Mochizuki, N.; Ashbacher,A.; Matsuda, M.; Housman, D. E.; Graybiel, A. M.: A Rap guaninenucleotide exchange factor enriched highly in the basal ganglia. Proc.Nat. Acad. Sci. 95:13278-13283, 1998; and

Kedra, D.; Seroussi, E.; Fransson, I.; Trifunovic, J.; Clark, M.;Lagercrantz, J.; Blennow, E.; Mehlin, H.; Dumanski, J.: The germinalcenter kinase gene and a novel CDC25-like gene are.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RASGRP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605577, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ring finger protein 1 (RING1, Accession NP_(—)002922.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RING1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RING1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RING1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11106, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Ring finger protein1 (RING1, Accession NP_(—)002922.1), a gene which involves intranscriptional regulation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RING1.

The function of RING1 has been established by previous studies. The RINGfinger motif is a specialized zinc finger domain found in manytranscriptional regulatory proteins. This motif was defined by Loveringet al. (1993) in their characterization of the human RING1 gene. Theyshowed that the RING finger domain of RING1 was able to bind zinc withtetrahedral coordination, as well as DNA. While screening for proteinsthat interact with the polycomb group protein BMI1 (OMIM Ref. No.164831), Satijn et al. (1997) isolated the RING1 protein. They showedthat RING1 binds to and colocalizes with BMI and that RING1 can act as atranscriptional repressor.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lovering, R.; Hanson, I. M.; Borden, K. L. B.; Martin, S.; O'Reilly, N.J.; Evan, G. I.; Rahman, D.; Pappin, D. J. C.; Trowsdale, J.; Freemont,P. S.: Identification and preliminary characterization of a proteinmotif related to the zinc finger. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 90:2112-2116,1993; and

Satijn, D. P. E.; Gunster, M. J.; van der Vlag, J.; Hamer, K. M.; Schul,W.; Alkema, M. J.; Saurin, A. J.; Freemont, P. S.; van Driel, R.; Otte,A. P.: RING1 is associated with the polyc.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RING1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602045, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. RNF39 (Accession NP_(—)079512.1) is another GAM44 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF39 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by RNF39, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF39BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5743, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of RNF39 (AccessionNP_(—)079512.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF39.

RNF39 (Accession NP_(—)739575.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF39 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by RNF39, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF39BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5743, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of RNF39 (AccessionNP_(—)739575.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF39.

SALPR (Accession NP_(—)057652.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SALPR BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SALPR,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SALPR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of SALPR (AccessionNP_(—)057652.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SALPR.

Spinocerebellar ataxia 1 (olivopontocerebellar ataxia 1, autosomaldominant, ataxin 1) (SCA1, Accession NP_(—)000323.1) is another GAM44target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCA1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SCA1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17933, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Spinocerebellarataxia 1 (olivopontocerebellar ataxia 1, autosomal dominant, ataxin 1)(SCA1, Accession NP_(—)000323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SCA1.

Sodium channel, nonvoltage-gated 1 alpha (SCNN1A, AccessionNP_(—)001029.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SCNN1A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCNN1A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SCNN1A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16640, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Sodium channel,nonvoltage-gated 1 alpha (SCNN1A, Accession NP_(—)001029.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCNN1A.

Sema domain, immunoglobulin domain (ig), transmembrane domain (tm) andshort cytoplasmic domain, (semaphorin) 4c (SEMA4C, AccessionNP_(—)060259.2) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SEMA4C BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEMA4C, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SEMA4C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13121, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Sema domain,immunoglobulin domain (ig), transmembrane domain (tm) and shortcytoplasmic domain, (semaphorin) 4c (SEMA4C, Accession NP_(—)060259.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SEMA4C.

Splicing factor, arginine/serine-rich 2, interacting protein (SFRS2IP,Accession NP_(—)004710.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SFRS2IP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SFRS2IP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFRS2IP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Splicing factor,arginine/serine-rich 2, interacting protein (SFRS2IP, AccessionNP_(—)004710.1), a gene which plays an essential role in pre-mRNAsplicing. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withSFRS2IP.

The function of SFRS2IP has been established by previous studies. Likeother SR proteins, the SC35 (OMIM Ref. No. 600813) splicing factorcontains an arginine/serine-rich (RS) domain and an RNA-binding motif.Using a yeast 2-hybrid screen with SC35 as bait, Zhang and Wu (1998)isolated a HeLa cell partial cDNA encoding SIP1, a novelSC35-interacting protein. They used the partial cDNA to screen a HeLacell library and recovered cDNAs corresponding to the entire SIP1 codingregion. The predicted 1,403-amino acid protein contains an RS domainsimilar to those found in several SR proteins and a region of weaksimilarity to the Drosophila splicing regulator suppressor ofwhite-apricot (SWAP; 601945). In addition, the C-terminal region of SIP1contains an RNA polymerase II C-terminal domain (CTD)-binding motif.Although the predicted molecular mass of SIP1 is 158 kD, the proteinmigrates at 210 kD by SDS-PAGE. The authors suggested that thisdiscrepancy might result from posttranslational modifications such asphosphorylation, which is known to cause aberrant migration of severalRS domain-containing proteins in SDS-PAGE. Yeast 2-hybrid assays andimmunoprecipitation studies showed that SIP1 interacts with several SRproteins as well as with U2AF65 (OMIM Ref. No. 191318) and U1-70K (OMIMRef. No. 180740), proteins associated with the 3-prime and 5-primesplice sites, respectively. Antibodies against SIP1 depleted splicingactivity from a HeLa cell nuclear extract. In the SIP1-depleted nuclearextracts, the authors found that the formation of prespliceosomalcomplexes A and B was deficient. Zhang and Wu (1998) concluded that SIP1is a novel RS domain protein required for pre-mRNA splicing. Byperforming a yeast 2-hybrid assay to identify proteins that interactwith CTD, Tanner et al. (1997) isolated partial cDNAs encoding SIP1,which they called CTD-associated SR protein 11 (OMIM Ref. No. CASP11) orSR-related protein of 129 kD (SRrp129). Northern blot analysis detectedexpression of the approximately 6-kb SRrp129 mRNA in all tissues tested.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Zhang, W.-J.; Wu, J. Y.: Sip1, a novel RS domain-containing proteinessential for pre-mRNA splicing. Molec. Cell. Biol. 18:676-684, 1998;and

Tanner, S.; Stagljar, I.; Georgiev, O.; Schaffner, W.; Bourquin, J.-P.:A novel SR-related protein specifically interacts with thecarboxy-terminal domain (CTD) of RNA polymerase II throug.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SFRS2IP arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603668, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)006270.1) is anotherGAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SIAT6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)006270.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777627.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777627.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777628.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777628.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777624.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777626.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777632.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777632.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777630.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777623.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777631.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777631.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777629.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777629.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777625.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777625.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

SLC30A7 (Accession NP_(—)598003.1) is another GAM44target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC30A7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC30A7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC30A7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of SLC30A7 (AccessionNP_(—)598003.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC30A7.

Syntrophin, gamma 2 (SNTG2, Accession NP_(—)061841.1) is another GAM44target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNTG2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNTG2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNTG2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9285, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Syntrophin, gamma 2(SNTG2, Accession NP_(—)061841.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNTG2.

Sry (sex determining region y)-box 4 (SOX4, Accession NP_003098.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOX4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SOX4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SOX4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9249, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Sry (sexdetermining region y)-box 4 (SOX4, Accession NP_(—)003098.1), a genewhich binds with high affinity to the t-cell enhancer motif5′-aacaaag-3′ motif. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SOX4.

The function of SOX4 has been established by previous studies. SOX4 fromboth human and mouse was shown by van de Wetering et al. (1993) to beexpressed primarily in T and pre-B lymphocyte cell lines. They alsoshowed that the mouse Sox4 protein binds with high affinity to the(A/T)(A/T)CAAAG motif found in several T-cell specific enhancers. Bytransient expression of chimeric Sox4 constructs, van de Wetering et al.(1993) showed that Sox4 has separable DNA-binding and transactivationdomains. The authors concluded that SOX4 is a lymphocyte-specifictranscriptional activator. Using a yeast 2-hybrid screen, Geijsen et al.(2001) identified the mouse transcriptional factor Sox4 as a bindingpartner for syntenin (SDCBP; 602217) but not for interleukin-5receptor-alpha (IL5RA; 147851), which interacts with the PDZ domains ofsyntenin. The syntenin-Sox4 interaction occurs outside of the PDZdomains of syntenin. Luciferase reporter analysis and fluorescencemicroscopy showed that IL5 (OMIM Ref. No. 147850), but not IL3 (OMIMRef. No. 147740), induces cytoplasmic and nuclear expression of synteninand, in a syntenin- and cytoplasmic IL5RA-dependent manner, of Sox4.Geijsen et al. (2001) concluded that syntenin acts as an adaptormolecule in the IL5RA- mediated activation of SOX4. They also noted thatmice lacking either Il5ra or Sox4 have defects in B-cell developmen

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Geijsen, N.; Uings, I. J.; Pals, C.; Armstrong, J.; McKinnon, M.;Raaijmakers, J. A. M.; Lammers, J.-W. J.; Koenderman, L.; Coffer, P. J.:Cytokine-specific transcriptional regulation through an IL-5R-alphainteracting protein. Science 293:1136-1138, 2001; and

Suzuki, T.; Shen, H.; Akagi, K.; Morse, H. C., III; Malley, J. D.;Naiman, D. Q.; Jenkins, N. A.; Copeland, N. G.: New genes involved incancer identified by retroviral tagging. Nature.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SOX4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 184430, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sry (sex determining region y)-box 7 (SOX7, AccessionNP_(—)113627.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SOX7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SOX7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SOX7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4922, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Sry (sexdetermining region y)-box 7 (SOX7, Accession NP_(—)113627.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SOX7.

SPRR4 (Accession NP_(—)775103.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SPRR4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPRR4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPRR4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1276, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of SPRR4 (AccessionNP_(—)775103.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPRR4.

Signal recognition particle receptor (‘docking protein’) (SRPR,Accession NP_(—)003130.2) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SRPR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRPR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SRPR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14130, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Signal recognitionparticle receptor (‘docking protein’) (SRPR, Accession NP_(—)003130.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SRPR.

Sjogren syndrome antigen a1 (52 kda, ribonucleoprotein autoantigenss-a/ro) (SSA1, Accession NP_(—)003132.2) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SSA1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SSA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SSA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18743, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Sjogren syndromeantigen a1 (52 kda, ribonucleoprotein autoantigen ss-a/ro) (SSA1,Accession NP_(—)003132.2), a gene which is a Minor component of Ro/SSAribonucleoprotein complexes, recognized by autoantibodies and thereforemay be associated with Systemic lupus erythematosus and sjogrensyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Systemic lupus erythematosus and sjogren syndrome., andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with SSA1.

The function of SSA1 has been established by previous studies. Ro/SSA isa ribonucleoprotein that binds to autoantibodies in 35 to 50% ofpatients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE; 152700) and in up to97% of patients with Sjogren syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 270150). The Ro/SSAparticle consists of a single 60-kD immunoreactive protein noncovalentlybound with 1 of 4 small RNA molecules. Most anti-Ro/SSA-positive serahave antibodies not only against the 60-kD protein (OMIM Ref. No.600063), but also against a 52-kD Ro/SSA protein. Itoh et al. (1991)demonstrated that the 52-kD and 60-kD autoantigens are encoded byseparate genes. By radioisotopic in situ hybridization, Frank et al.(1993) mapped the RO52 gene to 11p15.5. Hybridization of portions of thecDNA probe to restriction enzyme-digested DNA indicated that the gene iscomposed of at least 3 exons. The exon encoding the putative zincfingers of this protein was found to be distinct from that which encodesthe leucine zipper. Frank et al. (1993) identified a RFLP of the RO52gene and demonstrated that it is associated with SLE, primarily in blackAmericans. The RO60 gene maps to chromosome 1 (Frank and Mattei, 1994).A third molecule with the properties of a Ro/SSA autoantigen iscalreticulin (OMIM Ref. No. 109091), a 48,000-Da protein encoded by agene on chromosome 19. Schoenlebe et al. (1993) reported an experienceindicating that neonatal hemochromatosis, also known as perinatalhemochromatosis or neonatal iron storage disease, can occur as part ofthe neonatal lupus erythematosus syndrome, associated with maternalanti-Ro/SS-A and anti-La/SS-B (OMIM Ref. No. 109090) autoantibodies.They reported a 6-week-old girl with neonatal hemochromatosis whosemother had these autoantibodies associated with Sjogren syndrome; anolder child had congenital heart block.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Frank, M. B.; Itoh, K.; Fujisaku, A.; Pontarotti, P.; Mattei, M.-G.;Neas, B. R.: The mapping of the human 52-kD Ro/SSA autoantigen gene tohuman chromosome 11, and its polymorphisms. Am. J. Hum. Genet.52:183-191, 1993; and

Schoenlebe, J.; Buyon, J. P.; Zitelli, B. J.; Friedman, D.; Greco, M.A.; Knisely, A. S.: Neonatal hemochromatosis associated with maternalautoantibodies against Ro/SS-A and La/SS-B.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SSA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 109092, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Signal transducer and activator of transcription 1, 91 kda(STAT1, Accession NP_644671.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. STAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by STAT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STAT1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15202, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Signal transducerand activator of transcription 1, 91 kda (STAT1, Accession NP_644671.1),a gene which is involved in transcriptional regulation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAT1.

The function of STAT1 has been established by previous studies. STATproteins have the dual function of signal transduction and activation oftranscription (Darnell et al., 1994). These proteins are activated byphosphorylation on tyrosine in response to different ligands after whichthey form homodimers or heterodimers that translocate to the cellnucleus where they either directly bind to DNA or act together withother DNA-binding proteins in multiprotein transcription complexes todirect transcription. The first of these proteins to be described, whichthey termed STAT1 (for signal transduction and activator oftranscription-1), is activated by a number of different ligands,including interferon-alpha (IFNA; 147660), interferon-gamma (IFNG;147570), EGF (OMIM Ref. No. 131530), PDGF (see OMIM Ref. No. 173430),and IL6 (OMIM Ref. No. 147620). The same tyrosine residue is activatedat least by IFN-alpha, IFN-gamma, and EGF. STAT2 (OMIM Ref. No. 600556),in contrast, is activated by IFN-alpha but not by IFN-gamma or any ofthe other ligands mentioned above. STAT3 is known to be activated byIGF, IL6, LIF, and perhaps other ligands but is not activated byIFN-gamma. STAT4 (OMIM Ref. No. 600558) is present in high concentrationin the testis but has not been found in a phosphorylated form in cells.The STAT proteins differ in the DNA sites to which they bind. STAT1homodimer binds to a site termed GAS, first defined as required forIFN-gamma induction. Variations on this site are also used in responseto IL6, PDGF, and other ligands.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of STAT1.Meraz et al. (1996) reported the generation and characterization of micedeficient in Stat1. Stat1-deficient mice showed no overt developmentabnormalities but displayed a complete lack of responsiveness to eitherinterferon-alpha or interferon-gamma and were highly sensitive toinfection by microbial pathogens and viruses. In contrast, these miceresponded normally to several other cytokines that activate Stat1 invitro. These observations documented that STAT1 plays an obligate anddedicated role in mediating IFN-dependent biologic responses andrevealed an unexpected level of physiologic specificity for STAT1action.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for STAT1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Darnell, J. E., Jr.; Kerr, I. M.; Stark, G. M.: Jak-STAT pathways andtranscriptional activation in response to IFNs and other extracellularsignaling proteins. Science 264:1415-1421, 1994; and

Meraz, M. A.; White, J. M.; Sheehan, K. C. F.; Bach, E. A.; Rodig, S.J.; Dighe, A. S.; Kaplan, D. H.; Riley, J. K.; Greenlund, A. C.Campbell, D.; Carver-Moore, K.; DuBois, R. N.; Clar.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of STAT1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600555, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. STHM (Accession NP_(—)006447.1) is another GAM44 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. STHM BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STHM,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STHM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1189, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of STHM (AccessionNP_(—)006447.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith STHM.

Suppressor of ty 4 homolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (SUPT4H1, AccessionNP_(—)003159.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SUPT4H1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SUPT4H1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SUPT4H1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16861,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Suppressor of ty 4homolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (SUPT4H1, Accession NP_(—)003159.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SUPT4H1.

Supervillin (SVIL, Accession NP_(—)003165.1) is another GAM44 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SVIL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by SVIL, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SVILBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2228, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Supervillin (SVIL,Accession NP_(—)003165.1), a gene which binds actin, links filamentousactin with the plasma membrane; and contains putative nuclearlocalization signals. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SVIL.

The function of SVIL has been established by previous studies. Pope etal. (1998) used PCR with primers based on bovine sequence to clone humansupervillin. The human gene encodes a 1,788-amino acid polypeptide thatcontains 3 predicted nuclear localization signals, several consensusphosphorylation sites, 1 ATP/GTP-binding motif, 1 potential RNP-bindingsite, and 3 potential actin-binding sites. The region containing theactin-binding sites is similar to the ‘headpiece’ of villin (OMIM Ref.No. 193040). Dot blots showed that many tissues express supervillin,with the highest expression in muscle tissues. Northern blot analysisrevealed a 7.5-kb mRNA that is abundant in some human cancer cell lines.Southern blot analysis revealed that supervillin is a single-copy gene.Activation of androgen receptor (AR; 313700) via androgen in musclecells is closely linked to their growth and differentiation. Ting et al.(2002) cloned and characterized supervillin as an AR coregulator from askeletal muscle cDNA library. They identified a domain withinsupervillin (amino acids 594 to 1,268) that could interact with the AR Nterminus and DNA-binding domain-ligand-binding domain in aligand-enhanced manner. Subcellular colocalization studies withfluorescence staining indicated that supervillin colocalized with AR inthe presence of 5- alpha-dihydrotestosterone in COS-1 cells.Furthermore, supervillin could enhance expression of the endogenous ARtarget gene p27(KIP1) (OMIM Ref. No. 600778) in prostate cells. Thus,supervillin is an AR coregulator that can enhance AR transactivation inmuscle and other cells.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pope, R. K.; Pestonjamasp, K. N.; Smith, K. P.; Wulfkuhle, J. D.;Strassel, C. P.; Lawrence, J. B.; Luna, E. J.: Cloning,characterization, and chromosomal localization of human supervillin(SVIL). Genomics 52:342-351, 1998; and

Ting, H.-J.; Yeh, S.; Nishimura, K.; Chang, C.: Supervillin associateswith androgen receptor and modulates its transcriptional activity. Proc.Nat. Acad. Sci. 99: 661-666, 2002.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SVIL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604126, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Supervillin (SVIL, Accession NP_(—)068506.1) is another GAM44target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SVIL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SVIL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SVIL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2228, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Supervillin (SVIL,Accession NP_(—)068506.1), a gene which binds actin, links filamentousactin with the plasma membrane; and contains putative nuclearlocalization signals. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SVIL.

The function of SVIL has been established by previous studies. Pope etal. (1998) used PCR with primers based on bovine sequence to clone humansupervillin. The human gene encodes a 1,788-amino acid polypeptide thatcontains 3 predicted nuclear localization signals, several consensusphosphorylation sites, 1 ATP/GTP-binding motif, 1 potential RNP-bindingsite, and 3 potential actin-binding sites. The region containing theactin-binding sites is similar to the ‘headpiece’ of villin (OMIM Ref.No. 193040). Dot blots showed that many tissues express supervillin,with the highest expression in muscle tissues. Northern blot analysisrevealed a 7.5-kb mRNA that is abundant in some human cancer cell lines.Southern blot analysis revealed that supervillin is a single-copy gene.Activation of androgen receptor (AR; 313700) via androgen in musclecells is closely linked to their growth and differentiation. Ting et al.(2002) cloned and characterized supervillin as an AR coregulator from askeletal muscle cDNA library. They identified a domain withinsupervillin (amino acids 594 to 1,268) that could interact with the AR Nterminus and DNA-binding domain-ligand-binding domain in aligand-enhanced manner. Subcellular colocalization studies withfluorescence staining indicated that supervillin colocalized with AR inthe presence of 5- alpha-dihydrotestosterone in COS-1 cells.Furthermore, supervillin could enhance expression of the endogenous ARtarget gene p27(KIP1) (OMIM Ref. No. 600778) in prostate cells. Thus,supervillin is an AR coregulator that can enhance AR transactivation inmuscle and other cells.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pope, R. K.; Pestonjamasp, K. N.; Smith, K. P.; Wulfkuhle, J. D.;Strassel, C. P.; Lawrence, J. B.; Luna, E. J.: Cloning,characterization, and chromosomal localization of human supervillin(SVIL). Genomics 52:342-351, 1998; and

Ting, H.-J.; Yeh, S.; Nishimura, K.; Chang, C.: Supervillin associateswith androgen receptor and modulates its transcriptional activity. Proc.Nat. Acad. Sci. 99: 661-666, 2002.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SVIL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604126, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. TARSH (Accession NP_(—)079077.1) is another GAM44 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TARSH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TARSH, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TARSHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14655, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of TARSH (AccessionNP_(—)079077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TARSH.

Treacher collins-franceschetti syndrome 1 (TCOF1, AccessionNP_(—)000347.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TCOF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TCOF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TCOF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12765, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Treachercollins-franceschetti syndrome 1 (TCOF1, Accession NP_(—)000347.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TCOF1.

TD-60 (Accession NP_(—)061185.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TD-60 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TD-60,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TD-60 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17170, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of TD-60 (AccessionNP_(—)061185.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TD-60.

Trinucleotide repeat containing 6 (TNRC6, Accession NP_(—)055309.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNRC6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TNRC6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TNRC6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3142, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Trinucleotiderepeat containing 6 (TNRC6, Accession NP_(—)055309.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TNRC6.

Trinucleotide repeat containing 6 (TNRC6, Accession NP_(—)065898.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNRC6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TNRC6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TNRC6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3142, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Trinucleotiderepeat containing 6 (TNRC6, Accession NP_(—)065898.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TNRC6.

TP53I11 (Accession NP_(—)006025.1) is another GAM44target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TP53I11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TP53I11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TP53I11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10684, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of TP53I11 (AccessionNP_(—)006025.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TP53I11.

Tripartite motif-containing 37 (TRIM37, Accession NP_(—)056109.1) isanother GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM37 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TRIM37, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM37BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19079, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 37 (TRIM37, Accession NP_(—)056109.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM37.

TRIP-Br2 (Accession NP_(—)055570.1) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRIP-Br2 BINDING SITE1 and TRIP-Br2 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by TRIP-Br2, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIP-Br2BINDING SITE1 and TRIP-Br2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18572 andSEQ ID:1237 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of TRIP-Br2 (AccessionNP_(—)055570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIP-Br2.

TUBA3 (Accession NP_(—)006000.2) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TUBA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TUBA3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUBA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7845, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of TUBA3 (AccessionNP_(—)006000.2), a gene which is the major constituent of microtubules.Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TUBA3.

The function of TUBA3 has been established by previous studies. Hall andCowan (1985) screened a human genomic library with the 3-prime UTR ofb-alpha-1 and isolated the b-alpha-1 gene and a pseudogene. Theb-alpha-1 gene is composed of 4 exons and spans less than 4 kb. Itencodes a predicted 451-amino acid protein that is 100% identical to therat homolog and differs by only 2 and 3 amino acids from the pig andchicken homologs, respectively. Furthermore, the authors observed thatthe first and largest intron of the b-alpha-1 gene is homologous to thatof the rat gene. Northern blotting showed that b-alpha-1 expression wasrestricted to morphologically differentiated neurologic cells Gerhard etal. (1985) studied what they thought was the testis-specificalpha-tubulin gene (OMIM Ref. No. 191110), which they designated TUBA1.By somatic cell hybrid analysis, Gerhard et al. (1985) found completecoordinate segregation of this gene with IDH1 (OMIM Ref. No. 147700), achromosome 2 marker. Since 4 of 22 cases showed discordance with the 2pmarker MDH1 (OMIM Ref. No. 154200), they concluded that this gene isprobably on 2q. Todd and Naylor (1991) found that the gene studied byGerhard et al. (1985) contains a polymorphic GT repeat sequence.Searches for homology to the primers used by Todd and Naylor (1991)revealed that Gerhard et al. (1985) and Todd and Naylor (1991) wereactually studying the b-alpha-1 gene (Rasooly, 1998).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hall, J. L.; Cowan, N. J.: Structural features and restricted expressionof a human alpha-tubulin gene. Nucleic Acids Res. 13:207-223, 1985; and

Todd, S.; Naylor, S. L.: Dinucleotide repeat polymorphism in the humantubulin alpha 1 (testis specific) gene (TUBA1). Nucleic Acids Res.19:3755 only, 1991.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TUBA3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602529, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. TWISTNB (Accession XP_(—)166508.1) is another GAM44 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TWISTNB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTWISTNB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TWISTNB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8569, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of TWISTNB (AccessionXP_(—)166508.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TWISTNB.

Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, AccessionNP_(—)068823.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UBE2V1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UBE2V1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBE2V1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8971, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, AccessionNP_(—)068823.1), a gene which may play a role in signaling for DNArepair. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withUBE2V1.

The function of UBE2V1 has been established by previous studies.Rothofsky and Lin (1997) isolated human brain cDNAs encoding UBE2V1,which they called CROC1. They identified 2 alternative 5-prime CROC1cDNA sequences, which resulted in predicted 221- and 170- amino acidproteins that differ at their N-terminal ends. The CROC1 isoforms havean acidic domain and a C-terminal basic domain. They show sequencesimilarity to ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes (UBCs, or E2s, e.g., UBE2D1;602961) but lack the conserved cysteine residue that is critical for thecatalytic activity of E2s. The CROC1 C-terminal domain has 42% sequenceidentity with the potential DNA-binding domain of TAFII250 (TAF2A;313650). Immunofluorescence microscopy showed that recombinant CROC1 waslocated in the nucleus, excluding the nucleolar organizer regions. Theauthors demonstrated that CROC1 can cause transcriptional activation ofthe human FOS (OMIM Ref. No. 164810) promoter. Northern blot analysisdetected approximately 2.1- and 2.5-kb CROC1 transcripts in all humantissues examined, with the highest levels in brain, skeletal muscle, andkidney. Sancho et al. (1998) isolated partial human intestinalepithelial cell cDNAs containing the 3-prime coding sequence and 3-primeuntranslated region of UBE2V1, which they called UEV1. The UEV1 genecontains at least 6 exons and has at least 3 alternative polyadenylationsites in the 3-prime untranslated region. RT-PCR identified 4alternatively spliced UEV1 transcripts that encode proteins withidentical 90-amino acid C-terminal sequences, including the regionhomologous to the conserved Ubc domain of E2 enzymes, but uniqueN-terminal sequences. The 140-amino acid C terminus of the deduced 221-and 170-amino acid UEV1 isoforms identified by Rothofsky and Lin (1997)is 90% identical to UEV2 (UBE2V2; 603001); it is 18%, 24%, and 22%identical to the Ubc domain of human UBE2I (OMIM Ref. No. 601661), S.cerevisiae UBC4 and UBC7, and A. thaliana UBC1, respectively. Theauthors showed that UEV1 does not have ubiquitin-conjugating activity invitro. UEV1 transcripts were downregulated upon differentiation of acolon carcinoma cell line. Constitutive expression of exogenous UEV1protein in these colon carcinoma cells inhibited their capacity todifferentiate upon confluence and induced changes in their cell cyclebehavior, which was associated with an inhibition of the mitotic kinaseCDK1 (see OMIM Ref. No. CDC2; 116940).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Rothofsky, M. L.; Lin, S. L.: CROC-1 encodes a protein which mediatestranscriptional activation of the human FOS promoter. Gene 195:141-149,1997; and

Sancho, E.; Vila, M. R.; Sanchez-Pulido, L.; Lozano, J. J.; Paciucci,R.; Nadal, M.; Fox, M.; Harvey, C.; Bercovich, B.; Loukili, N.;Ciechanover, A.; Lin, S. L.; Sanz, F.; Estivill, X.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UBE2V1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602995, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, AccessionNP_(—)071887.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UBE2V1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UBE2V1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBE2V1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8971, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, AccessionNP_(—)071887.1), a gene which may play a role in signaling for DNArepair. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withUBE2V1.

The function of UBE2V1 has been established by previous studies.Rothofsky and Lin (1997) isolated human brain cDNAs encoding UBE2V1,which they called CROC1. They identified 2 alternative 5-prime CROC1cDNA sequences, which resulted in predicted 221- and 170- amino acidproteins that differ at their N-terminal ends. The CROC1 isoforms havean acidic domain and a C-terminal basic domain. They show sequencesimilarity to ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes (UBCs, or E2s, e.g., UBE2D1;602961) but lack the conserved cysteine residue that is critical for thecatalytic activity of E2s. The CROC1 C-terminal domain has 42% sequenceidentity with the potential DNA-binding domain of TAFII250 (TAF2A;313650). Immunofluorescence microscopy showed that recombinant CROC1 waslocated in the nucleus, excluding the nucleolar organizer regions. Theauthors demonstrated that CROC1 can cause transcriptional activation ofthe human FOS (OMIM Ref. No. 164810) promoter. Northern blot analysisdetected approximately 2.1- and 2.5-kb CROC1 transcripts in all humantissues examined, with the highest levels in brain, skeletal muscle, andkidney. Sancho et al. (1998) isolated partial human intestinalepithelial cell cDNAs containing the 3-prime coding sequence and 3-primeuntranslated region of UBE2V1, which they called UEV1. The UEV1 genecontains at least 6 exons and has at least 3 alternative polyadenylationsites in the 3-prime untranslated region. RT-PCR identified 4alternatively spliced UEV1 transcripts that encode proteins withidentical 90-amino acid C-terminal sequences, including the regionhomologous to the conserved Ubc domain of E2 enzymes, but uniqueN-terminal sequences. The 140-amino acid C terminus of the deduced 221-and 170-amino acid UEV1 isoforms identified by Rothofsky and Lin (1997)is 90% identical to UEV2 (UBE2V2; 603001); it is 18%, 24%, and 22%identical to the Ubc domain of human UBE2I (OMIM Ref. No. 601661), S.cerevisiae UBC4 and UBC7, and A. thaliana UBC1, respectively. Theauthors showed that UEV1 does not have ubiquitin- conjugating activityin vitro. UEV1 transcripts were downregulated upon differentiation of acolon carcinoma cell line. Constitutive expression of exogenous UEV1protein in these colon carcinoma cells inhibited their capacity todifferentiate upon confluence and induced changes in their cell cyclebehavior, which was associated with an inhibition of the mitotic kinaseCDK1 (see OMIM Ref. No. CDC2; 116940).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Rothofsky, M. L.; Lin, S. L.: CROC-1 encodes a protein which mediatestranscriptional activation of the human FOS promoter. Gene 195:141-149,1997; and

Sancho, E.; Vila, M. R.; Sanchez-Pulido, L.; Lozano, J. J.; Paciucci,R.; Nadal, M.; Fox, M.; Harvey, C.; Bercovich, B.; Loukili, N.;Ciechanover, A.; Lin, S. L.; Sanz, F.; Estivill, X.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UBE2V1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602995, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, AccessionNP_(—)003340.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UBE2V1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UBE2V1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBE2V1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8971, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, AccessionNP_(—)003340.1), a gene which may play a role in signaling for DNArepair. Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withUBE2V1.

The function of UBE2V1 has been established by previous studies.Rothofsky and Lin (1997) isolated human brain cDNAs encoding UBE2V1,which they called CROC1. They identified 2 alternative 5-prime CROC1cDNA sequences, which resulted in predicted 221- and 170- amino acidproteins that differ at their N-terminal ends. The CROC1 isoforms havean acidic domain and a C-terminal basic domain. They show sequencesimilarity to ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes (UBCs, or E2s, e.g., UBE2D1;602961) but lack the conserved cysteine residue that is critical for thecatalytic activity of E2s. The CROC1 C-terminal domain has 42% sequenceidentity with the potential DNA-binding domain of TAFII250 (TAF2A;313650). Immunofluorescence microscopy showed that recombinant CROC1 waslocated in the nucleus, excluding the nucleolar organizer regions. Theauthors demonstrated that CROC1 can cause transcriptional activation ofthe human FOS (OMIM Ref. No. 164810) promoter. Northern blot analysisdetected approximately 2.1- and 2.5-kb CROC1 transcripts in all humantissues examined, with the highest levels in brain, skeletal muscle, andkidney. Sancho et al. (1998) isolated partial human intestinalepithelial cell cDNAs containing the 3-prime coding sequence and 3-primeuntranslated region of UBE2V1, which they called UEV1. The UEV1 genecontains at least 6 exons and has at least 3 alternative polyadenylationsites in the 3-prime untranslated region. RT-PCR identified 4alternatively spliced UEV1 transcripts that encode proteins withidentical 90-amino acid C-terminal sequences, including the regionhomologous to the conserved Ubc domain of E2 enzymes, but uniqueN-terminal sequences. The 140-amino acid C terminus of the deduced 221-and 170-amino acid UEV1 isoforms identified by Rothofsky and Lin (1997)is 90% identical to UEV2 (UBE2V2; 603001); it is 18%, 24%, and 22%identical to the Ubc domain of human UBE2I (OMIM Ref. No. 601661), S.cerevisiae UBC4 and UBC7, and A. thaliana UBC1, respectively. Theauthors showed that UEV1 does not have ubiquitin- conjugating activityin vitro. UEV1 transcripts were downregulated upon differentiation of acolon carcinoma cell line. Constitutive expression of exogenous UEV1protein in these colon carcinoma cells inhibited their capacity todifferentiate upon confluence and induced changes in their cell cyclebehavior, which was associated with an inhibition of the mitotic kinaseCDK1 (see OMIM Ref. No. CDC2; 116940).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Rothofsky, M. L.; Lin, S. L.: CROC-1 encodes a protein which mediatestranscriptional activation of the human FOS promoter. Gene 195:141-149,1997; and

Sancho, E.; Vila, M. R.; Sanchez-Pulido, L.; Lozano, J. J.; Paciucci,R.; Nadal, M.; Fox, M.; Harvey, C.; Bercovich, B.; Loukili, N.;Ciechanover, A.; Lin, S. L.; Sanz, F.; Estivill, X.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UBE2V1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602995, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ubinuclein 1 (UBN1, Accession NP_(—)058632.1) is anotherGAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBN1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby UBN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17578, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Ubinuclein 1 (UBN1,Accession NP_(—)058632.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UBN1.

WBP3 (Accession NP_(—)783863.2) is another GAM44 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WBP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WBP3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of WBP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1501, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of WBP3 (AccessionNP_(—)783863.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WBP3.

Tyrosine 3-monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-monooxygenase activation protein,gamma polypeptide (YWHAG, Accession NP_(—)036611.2) is anotherGAM44target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. YWHAG BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby YWHAG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of YWHAG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15404, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of Tyrosine3-monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-monooxygenase activation protein, gammapolypeptide (YWHAG, Accession NP_(—)036611.2), a gene which mediatesmitogenic signals of PDGF in vascular smooth muscle cells. Accordingly,utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with YWHAG.

The function of YWHAG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. ZFYVE26 (AccessionXP_(—)031077.1) is another GAM44 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZFYVE26 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFYVE26, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ZFYVE26 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7546, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM44 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM44 is therefore inhibition of ZFYVE26 (AccessionXP_(—)031077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM44 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFYVE26.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 45 (GAM45), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM45 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM45 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM45 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM45 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM45 gene encodes a GAM45 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM45 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM45precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:25, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:25 islocated at position 35395141 relative to chromosome 9.

GAM45 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM45 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM45 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM45 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM45 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:25, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM45folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM45 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM45 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM45 RNA is designated SEQID:324, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM45 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM45 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM45target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM45 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM45target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM45 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM45 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM45 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM45 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM45 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM45target RNA into GAM45 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM45 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM45 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM45 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM45 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM45 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM45 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM45 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM45target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM45 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM45 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

FLJ25179 (Accession NM_(—)144670.1) is a GAM45 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ25179 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25179,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25179 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9905, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM45 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:324.

A function of GAM45 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25179 (AccessionNM_(—)144670.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM45 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ25179.

LOC91351 (Accession) is another GAM45 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC91351 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91351, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC91351 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7915,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM45 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:324.

Another function of GAM45 is therefore inhibition of LOC91351(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM45 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91351.

Unc-13-like (c. elegans) (UNC13, Accession NM_(—)006377.1) is anotherGAM45 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UNC13 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by UNC13, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UNC13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4217, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM45 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:324.

Another function of GAM45 is therefore inhibition of Unc-13-like (c.elegans) (UNC13, Accession NM_(—)006377.1), a gene which is a putativediacylglycerol receptor and may act in PKC-independent,diacylglycerol-activated apoptosis pathway. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM45 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UNC13.

The function of UNC13 has been established by previous studies. Thepriming step of synaptic vesicle exocytosis is thought to require theformation of the SNARE complex, which comprises the proteinssynaptobrevin (OMIM Ref. No. 185881), SNAP25 (OMIM Ref. No. 600322), andsyntaxin (see OMIM Ref. No. 186590). In solution, syntaxin adopts adefault, closed configuration that is incompatible with formation of theSNARE complex. Specifically, the amino terminus of syntaxin binds theSNARE motif and occludes interactions with the other SNARE proteins. TheN terminus of syntaxin also binds the presynaptic protein UNC13. Studiesin mouse, Drosophila, and Caenorhabditis elegans suggest that UNC13functions at a post-docking step of exocytosis, most likely duringsynaptic vesicle priming. Therefore, UNC13 binding to the N terminus ofsyntaxin may promote the open configuration of syntaxin. To test thismodel, Richmond et al. (2001) engineered mutations into C. eleganssyntaxin that caused the protein to adopt the open configurationconstitutively. Richmond et al. (2001) demonstrated that the open formof syntaxin can bypass the requirement for UNC13 in synaptic vesiclepriming. Thus, Richmond et al. (2001) concluded that it is likely thatUNC13 primes synaptic vesicles for fusion by promoting the openconfiguration of syntaxin.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of UNC13.Munc13-1 is a presynaptic protein with an essential role in synapticvesicle priming. It contains a diacylglycerol (DAG)/beta phorbolester-binding C1 domain and is a potential target of the DAG secondmessenger pathway that may act in parallel with protein kinases C (PKCs;OMIM Ref. No. 600448). Using genetically modified mice that expressed aDAG/beta phorbol ester-binding-deficient Munc13-1 variant (missensemutation his567 to lys) instead of the wildtype protein, Rhee et al.(2002) determined the relative contribution of PKCs and Munc13-1 toDAG/beta phorbol ester-dependent regulation of neurotransmitter release.They showed that Munc13s are the main presynaptic DAG/beta phorbol esterreceptors in hippocampal neurons. Modulation of Munc13-1 activity bysecond messengers via the DAG/beta phorbol ester-binding C1 domain isessential for use-dependent alterations of synaptic efficacy andsurvival.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for UNC13 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Richmond, J. E.; Weimer, R. M.; Jorgensen, E. M.: An open form ofsyntaxin bypasses the requirement for UNC-13 in vesicle priming. Nature412:338- 341, 2001; and

Rhee, J.-S.; Betz, A.; Pyott, S.; Reim, K.; Varoqueaux, F.; Augustin,I.; Hesse, D.; Sudhof, T. C.; Takahashi, M.; Rosenmund, C.; Brose, N.:Beta phorbol ester- and diacylglycerol-indu.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UNC13 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605836, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 46 (GAM46), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM46 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM46 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM46 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM46 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM46 gene encodes a GAM46 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM46 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM46precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:41, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM46 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM46 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM46 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM46 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM46 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:41, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM46folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM46 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM46 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM46 RNA is designated SEQID:364, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM46 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM46 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM46target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM46 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM46target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM46 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM46 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM46 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM46 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM46 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM46target RNA into GAM46 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM46 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM46 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM46 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM46 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM46 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM46 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM46 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM46target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM46 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM46 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

FLJ23186 (Accession NM_(—)024616.1) is a GAM46 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23186 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM46 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:364.

A function of GAM46 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23186 (AccessionNM_(—)024616.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM46 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23186.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 47 (GAM47), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM47 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM47 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM47 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM47 gene encodes a GAM47 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM47 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:113, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:113is located at position 149681013 relative to chromosome 4.

GAM47 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM47 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM47 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM47 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM47 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:113, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM47folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM47 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA is designated SEQID:269, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM47 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM47 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM47target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM47 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM47 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM47 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM47 target RNA into GAM47 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM47 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM47 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM47 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM47 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM47 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM47 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM47 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM47 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family a (abc1), member 6 (ABCA6, AccessionNP_(—)758854.1) is a GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ABCA6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCA6, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABCA6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8771,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

A function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Atp-binding cassette,sub-family a (abc1), member 6 (ABCA6, Accession NP_(—)758854.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCA6.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family b (mdr/tap), member 9 (ABCB9, AccessionNP_(—)062571.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ABCB9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCB9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCB9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9595, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family b (mdr/tap), member 9 (ABCB9, AccessionNP_(—)062571.1), a gene which ATP binding cassette transporter B9; hastransmembrane domain, nucleotide-binding domain with Walker motifs.Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCB9.

The function of ABCB9 has been established by previous studies. Forbackground information on the ATP-binding cassette (ABC) family oftransporter proteins, see ABCA4 (OMIM Ref. No. 601691). In addition tothe ‘full’ ABC transporters with 2 transmembrane domains and 2nucleotide-binding domains, there are ‘half’ proteins that contain only1 of each domain (e.g., ABCB1; 171050). Full transporters are usuallyfound in the plasma membrane, whereas half transporters are found insubcellular organelles. By searching an EST database and screening aT-lymphoblast cDNA library, Zhang et al. (2000) obtained a cDNA encodingABCB9. Sequence analysis predicted that the 766-amino acid ABCB9 proteinhas 10 potential N-terminal transmembrane segments. ABCB9 shares 94%identity with the rodent sequences and is approximately 39% identical to2 human endoplasmic reticulum half transporters, TAP1 (ABCB2; 170260)and TAP2 (ABCB3; 170261). RT-PCR and genomic sequence analysisestablished the existence of a splice variant with a 129-bp deletionexpressed in testis and brain. Northern blot analysis detected lowexpression of a 3.7-kb transcript in most tissues tested, with anadditional 2.2-kb transcript detected in tissues with relatively highexpression, such as testis. Western blot analysis showed expression of a72-kD nonglycosylated protein, significantly smaller than the predictedmass of 84.5 kD, that was enriched in lysosomes. Immunofluorescencemicroscopy demonstrated colocalization of ABCB9 with the lysosomalproteins LAMP1 (OMIM Ref. No. 153330) and LAMP2 (OMIM Ref. No. 309060).Immunohistochemical analysis detected ABCB9 expression in Sertoli cellsof rodent seminiferous tubules. Allikmets et al. (1996) mapped an ESTcorresponding to the ABCB9 gene to 12q24.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Allikmets, R.; Gerrard, B.; Hutchinson, A.; Dean, M.: Characterizationof the human ABC superfamily: isolation and mapping of 21 new genesusing the expressed sequence tags database. Hum. Molec. Genet.5:1649-1655, 1996; and

Zhang, F.; Zhang, W.; Liu, L.; Fisher, C. L.; Hui, D.; Childs, S.;Dorovini-Zis, K.; Ling, V.: Characterization of ABCB9, an ATP bindingcassette protein associated with lysosomes. J.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ABCB9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605453, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Atp-binding cassette, sub-family b (mdr/tap), member 9(ABCB9, Accession NP_(—)062570.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCB9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ABCB9, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCB9BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9595, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family b (mdr/tap), member 9 (ABCB9, AccessionNP_(—)062570.1), a gene which ATP binding cassette transporter B9; hastransmembrane domain, nucleotide-binding domain with Walker motifs.Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCB9.

The function of ABCB9 has been established by previous studies. Forbackground information on the ATP-binding cassette (ABC) family oftransporter proteins, see ABCA4 (OMIM Ref. No. 601691). In addition tothe ‘full’ ABC transporters with 2 transmembrane domains and 2nucleotide-binding domains, there are ‘half’ proteins that contain only1 of each domain (e.g., ABCB1; 171050). Full transporters are usuallyfound in the plasma membrane, whereas half transporters are found insubcellular organelles. By searching an EST database and screening aT-lymphoblast cDNA library, Zhang et al. (2000) obtained a cDNA encodingABCB9. Sequence analysis predicted that the 766-amino acid ABCB9 proteinhas 10 potential N-terminal transmembrane segments. ABCB9 shares 94%identity with the rodent sequences and is approximately 39% identical to2 human endoplasmic reticulum half transporters, TAP1 (ABCB2; 170260)and TAP2 (ABCB3; 170261). RT-PCR and genomic sequence analysisestablished the existence of a splice variant with a 129-bp deletionexpressed in testis and brain. Northern blot analysis detected lowexpression of a 3.7-kb transcript in most tissues tested, with anadditional 2.2-kb transcript detected in tissues with relatively highexpression, such as testis. Western blot analysis showed expression of a72-kD nonglycosylated protein, significantly smaller than the predictedmass of 84.5 kD, that was enriched in lysosomes. Immunofluorescencemicroscopy demonstrated colocalization of ABCB9 with the lysosomalproteins LAMP1 (OMIM Ref. No. 153330) and LAMP2 (OMIM Ref. No. 309060).Immunohistochemical analysis detected ABCB9 expression in Sertoli cellsof rodent seminiferous tubules. Allikmets et al. (1996) mapped an ESTcorresponding to the ABCB9 gene to 12q24.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Allikmets, R.; Gerrard, B.; Hutchinson, A.; Dean, M.: Characterizationof the human ABC superfamily: isolation and mapping of 21 new genesusing the expressed sequence tags database. Hum. Molec. Genet.5:1649-1655, 1996; and

Zhang, F.; Zhang, W.; Liu, L.; Fisher, C. L.; Hui, D.; Childs, S.;Dorovini-Zis, K.; Ling, V.: Characterization of ABCB9, an ATP bindingcassette protein associated with lysosomes. J.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ABCB9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605453, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Atp-binding cassette, sub-family d (ald), member 2 (ABCD2,Accession NP_(—)005155.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCD2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ABCD2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCD2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2296, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family d (ald), member 2 (ABCD2, AccessionNP_(—)005155.1), a gene which probable transporter. and therefore may beassociated with Adrenoleukodystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Adrenoleukodystrophy, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCD2.

The function of ABCD2 has been established by previous studies.Lombard-Platet et al. (1996) described the cloning and characterizationof a mouse Ald-related gene, symbolized Aldr by them, that codes for a741-amino acid protein sharing the same half-ABC transporter structureand 66% amino acid identity with the protein that is mutant in X-linkedadrenoleukodystrophy (ALD; 300100). PMP70 (OMIM Ref. No. 170995),another half-ABC transporter in the peroxisomal membrane protein, had38% sequence identity to the mouse Aldr protein. Lombard- Platet et al.(1996) showed that the mouse Aldr protein is associated withperoxisomes. The mouse Ald and Aldr genes show overlapping butdistinctive expression patterns. Interestingly, at least in mouse, Aldris expressed at high levels in brain and adrenal, 2 organs with majorinvolvement in adrenoleukodystrophy. Using oligonucleotide primersdesigned from the mouse sequence, the authors PCR-amplified 2overlapping fragments of an 866-bp segment from human genomic DNA. Thissegment from the human ALDR ortholog shares 90% amino acid identity withthe mouse protein. Lombard-Platet et al. (1996) speculated that thehuman gene may be a candidate for a modifier gene that accounts for someof the extreme phenotypic variability of ALD. The human ALDR gene wasalso a candidate for 1 of the complementation groups of Zellwegersyndrome (see OMIM Ref. No. 214100), a genetically heterogeneousdisorder of peroxisomal biogenesis. By isotopic in situ hybridization,Savary et al. (1997) mapped the ALDR gene to 12q11- q12 and its murinehomolog to a region of homology of synteny on mouse chromosome 15. Themapping to chromosome 12 was confirmed by PCR analysis of a panel ofwhole genome radiation hybrids.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lombard-Platet, G.; Savary, S.; Sarde, C.-O.; Mandel, J.-L.; Chimini,G.: A close relative of the adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) gene codes for aperoxisomal protein with a specific expression pattern. Proc. Nat. Acad.Sci. 93:1265-1269, 1996; and

Savary, S.; Troffer-Charlier, N.; Gyapay, G.; Mattei, M.-G.; Chimini,G.: Chromosomal localization of the adrenoleukodystrophy-related gene inman and mice. Europ. J. Hum. Genet. 5:99.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ABCD2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601081, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. ABHD4 (Accession NP_(—)071343.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABHD4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byABHD4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABHD4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14056, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of ABHD4 (AccessionNP_(—)071343.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABHD4.

ACINUS (Accession NP_(—)055792.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ACINUS BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACINUS,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACINUS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5032, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of ACINUS (AccessionNP_(—)055792.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ACINUS.

A disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain 10 (ADAM10, AccessionNP_(—)001101.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ADAM10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADAM10, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ADAM10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9109, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin andmetalloproteinase domain 10 (ADAM10, Accession NP_(—)001101.1), a genewhich Member of ADAM family of zinc metalloproteases. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAM10.

The function of ADAM10 has been established by previous studies.Wolfsberg et al. (1995) identified a family of proteins containing adisintegrin and metalloproteinase (ADAM) domain. Members of this familyare cell surface proteins with a unique structure possessing bothpotential adhesion and protease domains. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNFA; 191160) is synthesized as a proinflammatory cytokine from a233-amino acid precursor. Conversion of the membrane-bound precursor toa secreted mature protein is mediated by a protease termed TNFAconvertase. Lunn et al. (1997) found that ADAM10 possesses TNFAconvertase activity. TNFA is involved in a variety of diseases. Toelucidate whether the ADAM10 locus maps to the same region as a diseasesusceptibility, Yamazaki et al. (1997) mapped the ADAM10 locus. Using aradiation hybrid mapping method, they showed that ADAM10 is located on15q21.3-q23. Although ephrins form a high- affinity multivalent complexwith their receptors present on axons, axons can be rapidly repelledrather than being bound. Hattori et al. (2000) showed that ephrin-A2(OMIM Ref. No. 602756) forms a stable complex with the metalloproteinaseKuzbanian (OMIM Ref. No. ADAM10) involving interactions outside thecleavage region and the protease domain. Eph receptor binding triggeredephrin-A2 cleavage in a localized reaction specific to the cognateligand. The cleavage-inhibiting mutation in ephrin-A2 delayed axonwithdrawal. Hattori et al. (2000) concluded that their studies revealmechanisms for protease recognition and control of cell surfaceproteins, and, for ephrin-A2, they may provide a means for efficientaxon detachment and termination of signaling.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lunn, C. A.; Fan, X.; Dalie, B.; Miller, K.; Zavodny, P. J.; Narula, S.K.; Lundell, D.: Purification of ADAM 10 from bovine spleen as aTNFalpha convertase. FEBS Lett. 400:333-335, 1997; and

Hattori, M.; Osterfield, M.; Flanagan, J. G.: Regulated cleavage of acontact- mediated axon repellent. Science 289:1360-1365, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADAM10 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602192, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. A disintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 5 (aggrecanase-2) (ADAMTS5, AccessionNP_(—)008969.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ADAMTS5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADAMTS5, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ADAMTS5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13500,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin-likeand metalloprotease (reprolysin type) with thrombospondin type 1 motif,5 (aggrecanase-2) (ADAMTS5, Accession NP_(—)008969.1), a gene whichcleaves aggrecan, a cartilage proteoglycan, and may be involved in itsturnover. and therefore is associated with Arthritic diseases.Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Arthritic diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ADAMTS5.

The function of ADAMTS5 has been established by previous studies.Proteolysis of the extracellular matrix plays a critical role inestablishing tissue architecture during development and in tissuedegradation in diseases such as cancer, arthritis, Alzheimer disease,and a variety of inflammatory conditions. The proteolytic enzymesresponsible include members of diverse protease families and they maywork in concert or in cascades to degrade or process molecules. Twogroups of zinc metalloproteinases in particular, ADAMs and MMPs (e.g.,600754), appear broadly relevant to extracellular proteolysis. Most ADAMfamily members are quite similar in domain organization, bearing, fromamino to carboxyl termini, a signal peptide, a proregion, a zincmetalloprotease catalytic domain with the typical reprolysin signaturemotif, a disintegrin domain, a cysteine-rich domain, an EGF-like domain,and, in many cases, a membrane-spanning region and a cytoplasmic domainwith signaling potential. Members of the ADAMTS family differsubstantially from the prototypic ADAM structure in that they lack theEGF-like domain, do not have a canonical disintegrin sequence, andpossess modules with similar thrombospondin type 1 repeats. By searchingan EST database using the protein sequences of human ADAMTS1 to ADAMTS4and a C. elegans ADAMTS as queries, Hurskainen et al. (1999) identifiedADAMTS5, ADAMTS6 (OMIM Ref. No. 605008), and ADAMTS7 (OMIM Ref. No.605009). They determined a partial human ADAMTS5 cDNA sequence thatlacked 5-prime coding sequence. The predicted partial ADAMTS5 proteinhas the domain structure characteristic of ADAMTSs, beginning with apartial metalloproteinase domain. Northern blot analysis of severalhuman tissues detected an approximately 10-kb ADAMTS5 transcript thatwas expressed at a low level in placenta and at barely detectable levelsin a number of other tissues. Northern blot analysis showed that mouseAdamts5 was specifically expressed in a 7-day mouse embry, and at low orundetectable levels thereafter. In situ hybridization of an 8.5- daymouse embryo showed uniform Adamts5 expression throughout the embryo. Inaddition, Adamts5 expression was found in trophoblastic cells lining theuterine cavity, in the developing placenta, and in the decidual reactionwithin the uterus. In a 10.5-day mouse embry, Adamts5 expression waswidespread, but at a lower level than in the 8.5-day embryo. Expressionwas found in mesenchyme and somites, as well as in the neural tube anddeveloping hindgut. Abbaszade et al. (1999) demonstrated thatrecombinant ADAMTS5 expressed in insect cells cleaves aggrecan at theglu373-ala374 site, with the cleavage pattern and inhibitor profileindistinguishable from that observed with native aggrecanase. Northernblot analysis of several human tissues showed highest ADAMTS5 expressionin placenta, with much lower expression in heart and brain. Majortranscripts of 12.4, 10.7, 8.6, and 6.6 kb were detected. Real time PCRof a number of normal human tissues detected ADAMTS5 expression inplacenta, cervix, uterus, bladder, and esophagus. Expression was alsofound in rib cartilage, chondroblastoma, and fibrous tissue and jointcapsule samples from an arthritic patient.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Abbaszade, I.; Liu, R.-Q.; Yang, F.; Rosenfeld, S. A.; Ross, O. H.;Link, J. R.; Ellis, D. M.; Tortorella, M. D.; Pratta, M. A.; Hollis, J.M.; Wynn, R.; Duke, J. L.; and 15 others: Cloning and characterizationof ADAMTS11, an aggrecanase from the ADAMTS family. J. Biol. Chem.274:23443-23450, 1999; and

Hurskainen, T. L.; Hirohata, S.; Seldin, M. F.; Apte, S. S.: ADAM-TS5,ADAM- TS6, and ADAM-TS7, novel members of a new family of zincmetalloproteases: general features and genomic dis.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADAMTS5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605007, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. ADMP (Accession NP_(—)659472.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ADMP BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADMP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADMP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of ADMP (AccessionNP_(—)659472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ADMP.

Aldo-keto reductase family 1, member b1 (aldose reductase) (AKR1B1,Accession NP_(—)001619.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AKR1B1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AKR1B1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AKR1B1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5813, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Aldo-keto reductasefamily 1, member b1 (aldose reductase) (AKR1B1, AccessionNP_(—)001619.1), a gene which reduces glucose and othercarbonyl-containing substrates and therefore may be associated withDiabetes, galactosemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Diabetes, galactosemia, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with AKR1B1.

The function of AKR1B1 has been established by previous studies. Seealdehyde reductase (OMIM Ref. No. 103830). Aldose reductase (EC1.1.1.21) is a member of the monomeric, NADPH-dependentaldoketoreductase family. It catalyzes the reduction of a number ofaldehydes, including the aldehyde form of glucose, which is reduced tothe corresponding sugar alcohol, sorbitol. Sorbitol is subsequentlymetabolized to fructose by sorbitol dehydrogenase. Under normalconditions, this pathway plays a minor role in glucose metabolism inmost tissues. In diabetic hyperglycemia, however, cells undergoinginsulin-independent uptake of glucose produce significant quantities ofsorbitol. The sorbitol accumulates in cells because of its poorpenetration across cellular membranes and its slow metabolism bysorbitol dehydrogenase. The resulting hyperosmotic stress to cells maybe a cause of diabetic complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy,and cataracts. Chung and LaMendola (1989) cloned and sequenced thealdose reductase gene from a human placental cDNA library usingantibodies against the bovine lens aldose reductase. The deduced aminoacid sequence indicated that maturation of aldose reductase involvesremoval of the N-terminal methionine. Nishimura et al. (1990) alsocloned the aldose reductase gene using synthetic oligonucleotide probesbased on partial amino acid sequences of purified human psoas musclealdose reductase. Bohren et al. (1989) isolated aldose reductase andaldehyde reductase cDNAs. They reported that the 2 proteins are 51%identical. Northern blot analysis revealed that aldose reductase wasexpressed as an approximately 1.4-kb mRNA in placenta. Graham et al.(1991) determined the structure and sequence of the ALDR1 gene byanalysis of cDNA and genomic clones. The gene extends over approximately18 kb and consists of 10 exons, giving rise to a 1,384 nucleotide mRNA,excluding the poly(A) tail. The gene codes for a 316-amino acid proteinwith a molecular mass of 35,858 Da. The exons range in size from 82 to168 bp, whereas the introns range from 325 to about 7,160 bp. A majorsite of transcription initiation in liver was mapped to an adenineresidue 31 nucleotides upstream from the A of the ATG initiation codon.The promoter region of the gene contains a TATA (OMIM Ref. No. TATTTA)box and a CCAAT box, located 37 and 104 nucleotides upstream,respectively, from the transcription initiation site. Graham et al.(1991) found 4 Alu elements in the ALDR1 gene: two in intron 1 and oneeach in introns 4 and 9. Using the PCR to amplify specifically the humanAR sequence in hamster/human hybrid DNA and also in mouse/humanmonochromosome hybrids, Graham et al. (1991) assigned the gene tochromosome 7. The assignment was confirmed and regionalized to 7q35 byin situ hybridization to human metaphase chromosomes using a novel,rapid method.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Graham, A.; Brown, L.; Hedge, P. J.; Gammack, A. J.; Markham, A. F.:Structure of the human aldose reductase gene. J. Biol. Chem.266:6872-6877, 1991; and

Nishimura, C.; Matsuura, Y.; Kokai, Y.; Akera, T.; Carper, D.; Morjana,N.; Lyons, C.; Flynn, T. G.: Cloning and expression of human aldosereductase. J. Biol. Chem. 265:9788-9792, 199.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AKR1B1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 103880, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Alkb, alkylation repair homolog (e. coli) (ALKBH, AccessionNP_(—)006011.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALKBH BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALKBH, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ALKBH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8481, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Alkb, alkylationrepair homolog (e. coli) (ALKBH, Accession NP_(—)006011.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ALKBH.

Arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase, 12r type (ALOX12B, AccessionNP_(—)001130.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALOX12B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALOX12B, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ALOX12B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9630, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Arachidonate12-lipoxygenase, 12r type (ALOX12B, Accession NP_(—)001130.1), a genewhich converts arachidonic acid to 12r-hydroperoxyeicosatetraenoic acid(12r-hpete). and therefore is associated with Ichthyosiformerythroderma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Ichthyosiform erythroderma, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ALOX12B.

The function of ALOX12B has been established by previous studies. 12R-lipoxygenase catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to 12R-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid (12R-HETE). In a database search for novellipoxygenases, Sun et al. (1998) identified a novel lipoxygenase gene.The cDNA encoded a 701-amino acid polypeptide which when expressedproduced a protein with specific 12R-lipoxygenase activity. By RT-PCR,but not by Northern blot analysis, Sun et al. (1998) detected12R-lipoxygenase mRNA in B cells and adult skin. Boeglin et al. (1998)also cloned the ALOX12B gene. The ALOX12B cDNA showed the greatestsequence similarity to the second type of human 15S-lipoxygenase(ALOX15B; 603697), and was more distantly related to human12S-lipoxygenase (ALOX12; 152391). They showed that ALOX12B is expressedin keratinocytes and psoriatic scales, but they were not able to detectany transcription of the gene on several multiple-tissue Northern blots.Boeglin et al. (1998) provided mechanistic evidence for a lipoxygenaseroute to 12R-HETE in human psoriatic tissue and described a12R-lipoxygenase that could account for the biosynthesis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Boeglin, W. E.; Kim, R. B.; Brash, A. R.: A 12R-lipoxygenase in humanskin: mechanistic evidence, molecular cloning, and expression. Proc.Nat. Acad. Sci. 95:6744-6749, 1998; and

Jobard, F.; Lefevre, C.; Karaduman, A.; Blanchet-Bardon, C.; Emre, S.;Weissenbach, J.; Ozguc, M.; Lathrop, M.; Prud'homme, J.-F.; Fischer, J.:Lipoxygenase-3 (ALOXE3) and 12(R)-lipoxy.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ALOX12B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603741, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Amphiphysin (stiff-man syndrome with breast cancer 128 kdaautoantigen) (AMPH, Accession NP_(—)647477.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AMPH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by AMPH, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AMPHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18267, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Amphiphysin(stiff-man syndrome with breast cancer 128 kda autoantigen) (AMPH,Accession NP_(—)647477.1), a gene which is a synaptic vesicle proteinand therefore may be associated with Stiff-man syndrome. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofStiff-man syndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AMPH.

The function of AMPH has been established by previous studies. Stiff-mansyndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 184850) is a rare disease of the central nervoussystem characterized by progressive rigidity of the body musculaturewith superimposed painful spasms. An autoimmune origin of the diseasehas been proposed. Approximately 60% of patients are positive forautoantibodies directed against the GABA-synthesizing enzyme glutamicacid decarboxylase (GAD; 605363). A few patients, all women affected bybreast cancer, were found to be negative for GAD autoantibodies butpositive for autoantibodies directed against a 128-kD synaptic protein.De Camilli et al. (1993) found that this antigen is amphiphysin. BothGAD and amphiphysin are nonintrinsic membrane proteins that areconcentrated in nerve terminals, where a pool of the 2 proteins isassociated with the cytoplasmic surface of synaptic vesicles. David etal. (1994) found that the N- and C-terminal domains of the amphiphysinprotein are highly conserved between chicken and human. Autoantibodiesfrom patients with the stiff-man syndrome show a dominant autoepitopelocated in the C-terminal region, which contains an SH3 domain. By PCRanalysis of hybrid cell DNAs and by fluorescence in situ hybridization,Yamamoto et al. (1995) mapped the AMPH gene to 7p14-p13. They noted thatthe tissue distribution of AMPH and its association withneurotransmitter vesicles make the gene a candidate for involvement insuch diverse heritable disorders as those of the nervous system, certainendocrine tissues (such as the adrenal medulla, pituitary gland orendocrine pancreas), or male fertility. They noted further that 2disorders of the retina, retinitis pigmentosa-9 (RP9; 180104) anddominant cystoid macular dystrophy (MDDC; 153880), have been assigned tothe same chromosomal region. Clearly, AMPH expression is not restrictedto the retina, but neither are the products of genes responsible forsome other forms of retinal degeneration, such as gyrate atrophy (OMIMRef. No. 258870) and choroideremia (OMIM Ref. No. 303100).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

David, C.; Solimena, M.; De Camilli, P.: Autoimmunity in stiff-mansyndrome with breast cancer is targeted to the C-terminal region ofhuman amphiphysin, a protein similar to the yeast proteins, Rvs167 andRvs161. FEBS Lett. 351:73-79, 1994; and

De Camilli, P.; Thomas, A.; Cofiell, R.; Folli, F.; Lichte, B.; Piccolo,G.; Meinck, H.-M.; Austoni, M.; Fassetta, G.; Bottazzo, G.; Bates, D.;Cartlidge, N.; Solimena, M.; Kilimann, M.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AMPH arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600418, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Amphiphysin (stiff-man syndrome with breast cancer 128 kdaautoantigen) (AMPH, Accession NP_(—)001626.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AMPH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by AMPH, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AMPHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18267, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Amphiphysin(stiff-man syndrome with breast cancer 128 kda autoantigen) (AMPH,Accession NP_(—)001626.1), a gene which is a synaptic vesicle proteinand therefore may be associated with Stiff-man syndrome. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofStiff-man syndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AMPH.

The function of AMPH has been established by previous studies. Stiff-mansyndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 184850) is a rare disease of the central nervoussystem characterized by progressive rigidity of the body musculaturewith superimposed painful spasms. An autoimmune origin of the diseasehas been proposed. Approximately 60% of patients are positive forautoantibodies directed against the GABA-synthesizing enzyme glutamicacid decarboxylase (GAD; 605363). A few patients, all women affected bybreast cancer, were found to be negative for GAD autoantibodies butpositive for autoantibodies directed against a 128-kD synaptic protein.De Camilli et al. (1993) found that this antigen is amphiphysin. BothGAD and amphiphysin are nonintrinsic membrane proteins that areconcentrated in nerve terminals, where a pool of the 2 proteins isassociated with the cytoplasmic surface of synaptic vesicles. David etal. (1994) found that the N- and C-terminal domains of the amphiphysinprotein are highly conserved between chicken and human. Autoantibodiesfrom patients with the stiff-man syndrome show a dominant autoepitopelocated in the C-terminal region, which contains an SH3 domain. By PCRanalysis of hybrid cell DNAs and by fluorescence in situ hybridization,Yamamoto et al. (1995) mapped the AMPH gene to 7p14-p13. They noted thatthe tissue distribution of AMPH and its association withneurotransmitter vesicles make the gene a candidate for involvement insuch diverse heritable disorders as those of the nervous system, certainendocrine tissues (such as the adrenal medulla, pituitary gland orendocrine pancreas), or male fertility. They noted further that 2disorders of the retina, retinitis pigmentosa-9 (RP9; 180104) anddominant cystoid macular dystrophy (MDDC; 153880), have been assigned tothe same chromosomal region. Clearly, AMPH expression is not restrictedto the retina, but neither are the products of genes responsible forsome other forms of retinal degeneration, such as gyrate atrophy (OMIMRef. No. 258870) and choroideremia (OMIM Ref. No. 303100).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

David, C.; Solimena, M.; De Camilli, P.: Autoimmunity in stiff-mansyndrome with breast cancer is targeted to the C-terminal region ofhuman amphiphysin, a protein similar to the yeast proteins, Rvs167 andRvs161. FEBS Lett. 351:73-79, 1994; and

De Camilli, P.; Thomas, A.; Cofiell, R.; Folli, F.; Lichte, B.; Piccolo,G.; Meinck, H.-M.; Austoni, M.; Fassetta, G.; Bottazzo, G.; Bates, D.;Cartlidge, N.; Solimena, M.; Kilimann, M.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AMPH arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600418, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ankyrin 2, neuronal (ANK2, Accession NP_(—)001139.2) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANK2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ANK2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ANK2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17426, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin 2, neuronal(ANK2, Accession NP_(—)001139.2), a gene which attaches integralmembrane proteins to cytoskeletal elements. also binds to cytoskeletalproteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ANK2.

The function of ANK2 has been established by previous studies. Tse etal. (1991) studied immunoreactive isoforms of erythrocyte ankyrin foundin nonerythroid tissues. Using an erythrocyte ankyrin cDNA clone as ahybridization probe, they isolated a clone from a human genomic librarythat hybridized at low but not at high stringency. Further studiessuggested that the clone represented part of a gene for nonerythroidankyrin, which they designated ANK2. By analysis of somatic cell hybridsand by fluorescence in situ hybridization, they assigned ANK2 to4q25-q27. Otto et al. (1991) isolated and sequenced cDNAs related to 2brain ankyrin isoforms and showed that they are produced throughalternative splicing of the mRNA from a single gene. By analysis ofhuman/rodent cell hybrids, Otto et al. (1991) assigned the brain ankyringene to chromosome 4.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Otto, E.; Kunimoto, M.; McLaughlin, T.; Bennett, V.: Isolation andcharacterization of cDNAs encoding human brain ankyrins reveal a familyof alternatively spliced genes. J. Cell Biol. 114:241-253, 1991; and

Tse, W. T.; Menninger, J. C.; Yang-Feng, T. L.; Francke, U.; Sahr, K.E.; Lux, S. E.; Ward, D. C.; Forget, B. G.: Isolation and chromosomallocalization of a novel non-erythroid ankyri.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ANK2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 106410, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ankyrin 2, neuronal (ANK2, Accession NP_(—)066187.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANK2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ANK2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ANK2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17426, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin 2, neuronal(ANK2, Accession NP_(—)066187.1), a gene which attaches integralmembrane proteins to cytoskeletal elements. also binds to cytoskeletalproteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ANK2.

The function of ANK2 has been established by previous studies. Tse etal. (1991) studied immunoreactive isoforms of erythrocyte ankyrin foundin nonerythroid tissues. Using an erythrocyte ankyrin cDNA clone as ahybridization probe, they isolated a clone from a human genomic librarythat hybridized at low but not at high stringency. Further studiessuggested that the clone represented part of a gene for nonerythroidankyrin, which they designated ANK2. By analysis of somatic cell hybridsand by fluorescence in situ hybridization, they assigned ANK2 to 4q25-q27. Otto et al. (1991) isolated and sequenced cDNAs related to 2 brainankyrin isoforms and showed that they are produced through alternativesplicing of the mRNA from a single gene. By analysis of human/rodentcell hybrids, Otto et al. (1991) assigned the brain ankyrin gene tochromosome 4.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Otto, E.; Kunimoto, M.; McLaughlin, T.; Bennett, V.: Isolation andcharacterization of cDNAs encoding human brain ankyrins reveal a familyof alternatively spliced genes. J. Cell Biol. 114:241-253, 1991; and

Tse, W. T.; Menninger, J. C.; Yang-Feng, T. L.; Francke, U.; Sahr, K.E.; Lux, S. E.; Ward, D. C.; Forget, B. G.: Isolation and chromosomallocalization of a novel non- erythroid ankyri.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ANK2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 106410, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. ANP32E (Accession NP_(—)112182.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANP32E BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byANP32E, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANP32E BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16499, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of ANP32E (AccessionNP_(—)112182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ANP32E.

Amine oxidase, copper containing 3 (vascular adhesion protein 1) (AOC3,Accession NP_(—)003725.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AOC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AOC3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AOC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17921, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Amine oxidase,copper containing 3 (vascular adhesion protein 1) (AOC3, AccessionNP_(—)003725.1), a gene which catalyze the oxidative conversion ofamines to aldehydes in the presence of copper and quinone cofactor.Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AOC3.

The function of AOC3 has been established by previous studies. Zhang andMcIntire (1996) cloned a novel amine oxidase, HPAO, from a humanplacenta cDNA library. The gene encodes a 763-amino acid polypeptidewhich contains a secretory signal sequence. Morris et al. (1997) cloneda partial rat cDNA which they identified as the rat homolog of HPAO.They reported that the product is a major protein on the adipocyteplasma membrane. Smith et al. (1998) studied vascular adhesion protein-1(VAP1), a molecule expressed in endothelial cells that mediates bindingof lymphocytes. These authors noted that the amino acid sequence of VAP1was identical to that of HPAO. Expression studies revealed that the VAP1protein has adhesive properties and also has functional monoamineoxidase activity. Northern blot analysis detected a 4.1-kb mRNA in awide variety of human tissues.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Morris, N. J.; Ducret, A.; Aebersold, R.; Ross, S. A.; Keller, S. R.;Lienhard, G. E.: Membrane amine oxidase cloning and identification as amajor protein in the adipocyte plasma membrane. J. Biol. Chem.272:9388-9392, 1997; and

Smith, D. J.; Salmi, M.; Bono, P.; Hellman, J.; Leu, T.; Jalkanen, S.:Cloning of vascular adhesion protein 1 reveals a novel multifunctionaladhesion molecule. J. Exp. Med. 188:17-27.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AOC3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603735, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ap1 gamma subunit binding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, AccessionNP_(—)542118.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AP1GBP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AP1GBP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AP1GBP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6227, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Ap1 gamma subunitbinding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)542118.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1GBP1.

Adaptor-related protein complex 1, sigma 1 subunit (AP1S1, AccessionNP_(—)476430.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AP1S1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AP1S1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AP1S1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5641, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 1, sigma 1 subunit (AP1S1, Accession NP_476430.1), agene which promotes the formation of clathrin-coated pits and vesicles.Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1S1.

The function of AP1S1 has been established by previous studies. Clathrinand its associated heterotetrameric protein complexes (APs) are the mainprotein components of the coat surrounding the cytoplasmic face ofcoated vesicles. Two main types of APs, AP-1 and AP-2, are found inclathrin-coated structures located at the Golgi complex and the plasmamembrane of mammalian cells, respectively. AP-1 is composed of 2 largechains, beta-prime-adaptin (OMIM Ref. No. 600157) and gamma-adaptin(OMIM Ref. No. 603533); a medium (mu) chain, AP47 (OMIM Ref. No.603535); and a small (sigma) chain, AP19. Kirchhausen et al. (1991)isolated cDNAs encoding mouse AP19 and rat AP17 (OMIM Ref. No. 602242),the small subunit of AP-2. The predicted rat AP17 shares 45% proteinsequence identity with mouse AP19. Takatsu et al. (1998) identified ahuman cDNA encoding AP19, which they designated sigma-1A. They reportedthat the predicted mouse and human AP19 proteins are identical. Northernblot analysis revealed that the approximately 1.4-kb AP19 mRNA wasexpressed ubiquitously in human tissues

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Doray, B.; Ghosh, P.; Griffith, J.; Geuze, H. J.; Kornfeld, S.:Cooperation of GGAs and AP-1 in packaging MPRs at the trans-Golginetwork. Science 297: 1700-1703, 2002; and

Kirchhausen, T.; Davis, A. C.; Frucht, S.; O'Brine Greco, B.; Payne, G.S.; Tubb, B.: AP17 and AP19, the mammalian small chains of theclathrin-associated protein complexes show homol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AP1S1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603531, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. APLN (Accession NP_(—)059109.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. APLN BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APLN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APLN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12239, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of APLN (AccessionNP_(—)059109.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APLN.

APM1 (Accession NP_(—)004788.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APM1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of APM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:913, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of APM1 (AccessionNP_(—)004788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APM1.

Apolipoprotein b mrna editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3c(APOBEC3C, Accession NP_(—)055323.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. APOBEC3C BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APOBEC3C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOBEC3C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19621, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein bmrna editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3c (APOBEC3C, AccessionNP_(—)055323.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APOBEC3C.

Apolipoprotein b mrna editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3f(APOBEC3F, Accession NP_(—)660341.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. APOBEC3F BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APOBEC3F,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOBEC3F BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18776, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein bmrna editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3f (APOBEC3F, AccessionNP_(—)660341.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APOBEC3F.

Amyloid beta (a4) precursor protein (protease nexin-ii, alzheimerdisease) (APP, Accession NP_(—)000475.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. APP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4997, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Amyloid beta (a4)precursor protein (protease nexin-ii, alzheimer disease) (APP, AccessionNP_(—)000475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APP.

Androgen receptor (dihydrotestosterone receptor; testicularfeminization; spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy; kennedy disease) (AR,Accession NP_(—)000035.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AR, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7646, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Androgen receptor(dihydrotestosterone receptor; testicular feminization; spinal andbulbar muscular atrophy; kennedy disease) (AR, AccessionNP_(—)000035.2), a gene which are involved in the regulation ofeukaryotic gene expression and affect cellular proliferation anddifferentiation in target tissues. and therefore is associated withAndrogen insensitivity syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Androgen insensitivity syndrome,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with AR.

The function of AR has been established by previous studies. The lengthof a polymorphic CAG repeat sequence occurring in the androgen receptorgene is inversely correlated with transcriptional activity by theandrogen receptor. Men who possess exceptionally long CAG repeat lengthsexperience clinical androgen insensitivity, presumably related toreduced transcriptional activity of the receptor. Prostatecarcinogenesis is dependent on androgens. Because shorter CAG repeatlengths are associated with high transcriptional activity of AR, Irvineet al. (1995) proposed that men with shorter repeat lengths will be athigher risk for prostate cancer. Some indirect evidence is consistentwith this hypothesis. African-Americans, who have generally shorter CAGrepeat lengths in the AR gene, have a higher incidence and mortalityrate from prostate cancer (Coetzee and Ross, 1994). Moreover, because ofX linkage, a history of disease in a brother carries greater risk thanpaternal history. Against this background, Giovannucci et al. (1997)conducted within the Physician's Health Study a nested case-controlledstudy of 587 newly diagnosed cases of prostate cancer detected between1982 and 1995, and 588 controls without prostate cancer. They found anassociation between fewer androgen receptor gene CAG repeats and higherrisk of total prostate cancer. In particular, a shorter CAG repeatsequence was associated with cancers characterized by extraprostaticextension, distant metastases, or high histologic grade. Variability inthe CAG repeat length was not associated with low-grade or low-stagedisease.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of AR.Abel et al. (2001) created transgenic mice that developed many of themotor symptoms of SBMA and had a truncated, highly expanded androgenreceptor gene driven by the neurofilament light chain (OMIM Ref. No.162280) promoter. In addition, transgenic mice created with the prionprotein (OMIM Ref. No. 176640) promoter developed widespread neurologicdisease, reminiscent of juvenile forms of other polyglutamine diseases.The distribution of neurologic symptoms depended on the expression leveland pattern of the promoter used, rather than on specificcharacteristics of androgen receptor metabolism or function. Thetransgenic mice that were generated developed neuronal intranuclearinclusions (NIIs), a hallmark of SBMA and the other polyglutaminediseases. These inclusions were ubiquitinated and sequestered molecularchaperones, components of the 26S proteasome (OMIM Ref. No. 604449) andthe transcriptional activator CREB-binding protein. Apart from thepresence of NIIs, evidence of neuropathology or neurogenic muscleatrophy was absent, suggesting to the authors that the neurologicphenotypes observed were the result of neuronal dysfunction rather thanneuronal degeneration.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for AR isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Abel, A.; Walcott, J.; Woods, J.; Duda, J.; Merry, D. E.: Expression ofexpanded repeat androgen receptor produces neurologic disease intransgenic mice. Hum. Molec. Genet. 10:107-116, 2001; and

Irvine, R. A.; y, M. C.; Ross, R. K.; Coetzee, G. A.: The CAG and GGCmicrosatellites of the androgen receptor gene are in linkagedisequilibrium in men with prostate cancer. Cancer.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AR are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 313700, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Artemin (ARTN, Accession NP_(—)003967.1) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARTN BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ARTN, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ARTN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2193, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Artemin (ARTN,Accession NP_(—)003967.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARTN.

N-acylsphingosine amidohydrolase (acid ceramidase) 1 (ASAH1, AccessionNP_(—)808592.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASAH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ASAH1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASAH1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of N-acylsphingosineamidohydrolase (acid ceramidase) 1 (ASAH1, Accession NP_(—)808592.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ASAH1.

N-acylsphingosine amidohydrolase (acid ceramidase) 1 (ASAH1, AccessionNP_(—)004306.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASAH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ASAH1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASAH1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of N-acylsphingosineamidohydrolase (acid ceramidase) 1 (ASAH1, Accession NP_(—)004306.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ASAH1.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 1 (ASB1, AccessionNP_(—)057198.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASB1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ASB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18379, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeat andsocs box-containing 1 (ASB1, Accession NP_(—)057198.1), a gene which Maymediate protein-protein interactions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ASB1.

The function of ASB1 has been established by previous studies.Suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS) protein expression is induced bycytokines in a range of tissues, and they appear to act in a negativefeedback loop to regulate signal transduction. Members of the SOCSfamily are characterized by a variable N-terminal sequence, a centralSH2 domain, and a conserved C-terminal SOCS box. They mediate theirinhibitory functions through interactions with JAK (e.g., JAK3; 600173)kinases. By EST database searching, probing a mouse spleen cDNA library,and further database searching, Kile et al. (2000) identified a cDNAencoding ASB1, which is identical to the KIAA1146 gene identified byHirosawa et al. (1999). Sequence analysis predicted that the 335-aminoacid protein, which is 94% identical to the mouse protein, contains 6ankyrin repeats and a C-terminal SOCS box. Northern blot analysis ofmouse tissues revealed wide expression of a 5.5-kb transcript, withhighest expression in testis, spleen, and bone marrow. Genomic sequenceanalysis determined that the ASB1 gene contains at least 5 exons.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hirosawa, M.; Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, K.; Kikuno, R.; Nomura, N.; Ohara,O.: Characterization of cDNA clones selected by the GeneMark analysisfrom size-fractionated cDNA libraries from human brain. DNA Res.6:329-336, 1999. ; and

Kile, B. T.; Viney, E. M.; Willson, T. A.; Brodnicki, T. C.; Cancilla,M. R.; Herlihy, A. S.; Croker, B. A.; Baca, M.; Nicola, N. A.; Hilton,D. J.; Alexander, W. S.: Cloning and char.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ASB1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605758, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Atpase, na+/k+ transporting, alpha 3 polypeptide (ATP1A3,Accession NP_689509.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. ATP1A3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP1A3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ATP1A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12442, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, na+/k+transporting, alpha 3 polypeptide (ATP1A3, Accession NP_(—)689509.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP1A3.

Atpase inhibitory factor 1 (ATPIF1, Accession NP_(—)835498.1) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATPIF1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ATPIF1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ATPIF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6903, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Atpase inhibitoryfactor 1 (ATPIF1, Accession NP_(—)835498.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ATPIF1.

Attractin (ATRN, Accession NP_(—)647537.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATRN BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ATRN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATRNBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1478, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Attractin (ATRN,Accession NP_(—)647537.1), a gene which is involved in the initialimmune cell clustering during inflammatory response. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ATRN.

The function of ATRN has been established by previous studies. Attractinis a human serum glycoprotein that is rapidly expressed on activated Tcells and released extracellularly after 48 to 72 hours. Duke-Cohan etal. (1998) cloned attractin and found that, as in its natural serumform, it mediates the spreading of monocytes that becomes the focus forthe clustering of nonproliferating T lymphocytes. There are 2 mRNAspecies with hematopoietic tissue-specific expression that code for a134-kD protein with a putative serine protease catalytic serine, 4EGF-like motifs, a CUB domain, a C-type lectin domain, and a domainhomologous with the ligand-binding region of the common gamma cytokinechain. Except for the last 2 domains, the overall structure shares highhomology with a protein of Caenorhabditis elegans, suggesting thatattractin has evolved new domains and functions in parallel with thedevelopment of cell-mediated immunity. When attractin was identified asthe product of the murine ‘mahogany’ gene with connections to control ofpigmentation and energy metabolism, and the ‘mahogany’ product wasidentified and shown to be a transmembrane protein, the possibility of ahuman membrane attractin in addition to the secreted form was raised.Tang et al. (2000) described the complete genomic sequence of attractin,focusing in particular on the exons coding for the 3-prime region, andshowed how both human membrane and secreted attractin arise as a resultof alternate splicing of the same gene. They found that solubleattractin arises from transcription of 25 sequential exons on 20p13,where the 3-prime terminal exon contains sequence from a longinterspersed nuclear element-1 (OMIM Ref. No. LINE-1) retrotransposoninsertion that includes a stop codon and a polyadenylation signal. ThemRNA isoform for membrane attraction splices over the LINE-1 exon andincludes 5 exons encoding transmembrane and cytoplasmic domains withorganization and coding potential almost identical to that of the mousegene. The relative abundance of soluble and transmembrane isoformsmeasured by RT-PCR is differentially regulated in lymphoid tissues.Because activation of peripheral blood leukocytes withphytohemagglutinin induces strong expression of cell surface attractinfollowed by release of soluble attractin, these results suggested toTang et al. (2000) that LINE-1 insertion, a genomic event unique tomammals, provided an evolutionarily mechanism for regulating cellinteractions during an inflammatory reaction.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Duke-Cohan, J. S.; Gu, J.; McLaughlin, D. F.; Xu, Y.; Freeman, G. J.;Schlossman, S. F.: Attractin (DPPT-L), a member of the CUB family ofcell adhesion and guidance proteins, is secreted by activated human Tlymphocytes and modulates immune cell interactions. Proc. Nat. Acad.Sci. 95:11336-11341, 1998; and

Tang, W.; Gunn, T. M.; McLaughlin, D. F.; Barsh, G. S.; Schlossman, S.F.; Duke-Cohan, J. S.: Secreted and membrane attractin result fromalternative splicing of the human ATRN gene. Pr.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ATRN arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603130, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)001690.2)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5379, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)001690.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)068713.2) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5379, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)068713.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

Brain and acute leukemia, cytoplasmic (BAALC, Accession NP_(—)079088.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BAALCBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BAALC, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBAALC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7066, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Brain and acuteleukemia, cytoplasmic (BAALC, Accession NP_(—)079088.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BAALC.

Bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, AccessionNP_(—)038477.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BAZ2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BAZ2A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BAZ2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12314, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Bromodomainadjacent to zinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, Accession NP_(—)038477.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BAZ2A.

Bcl2-like 13 (apoptosis facilitator) (BCL2L13, Accession NP_(—)056182.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCL2L13BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BCL2L13, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof BCL2L13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1370, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Bcl2-like 13(apoptosis facilitator) (BCL2L13, Accession NP_(—)056182.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BCL2L13.

BIA2 (Accession NP_(—)056246.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BIA2 BINDING SITE1 and BIA2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byBIA2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BIA2 BINDING SITE1 andBIA2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18069 and SEQ ID:11493respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of BIA2 (AccessionNP_(—)056246.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BIA2.

BIG1 (Accession NP_(—)006412.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BIG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BIG1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BIG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7522, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of BIG1 (AccessionNP_(—)006412.1), a gene which is a guanine nucleotide-exchange protein,has a role in vesicular transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BIG1.

The function of BIG1 has been established by previous studies. Afterpeptide sequencing of purified bovine p200, Togawa et al. (1999) usedPCR generated probes to screen a human frontal cortex cDNA library andisolated BIG1 and BIG2 (OMIM Ref. No. 605371) cDNAs. The assembledfull-length BIG1 cDNA encodes a protein of 1,849 amino acids containinga Sec7 domain characteristic of ARF guanine nucleotide-exchangeproteins. BIG1 shares 74% overall amino acid identity with BIG2 and 90%identity in the Sec7 domain. Using Northern blot analysis, Togawa et al.(1999) detected a 7.5-kb BIG1 transcript in placenta and lung. Weakerexpression was detected in heart, brain, kidney, and pancreas. Mansouret al. (1999) studied the ubiquitously expressed ARFGEP1 protein andproposed that accumulation of an abortive p200-ARF complex in thepresence of BFA likely leads to disruption of Golgi morphology. Databasesearches revealed the presence of putative isoforms whose inhibition mayaccount for the effects of BFA on various organelles.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Togawa, A.; Morinaga, N.; Ogasawara, M.; Moss, J.; Vaughan, M.:Purification and cloning of a brefeldin A-inhibited guaninenucleotide-exchange protein for ADP- ribosylation factors. J. Biol.Chem. 274:12308-12315, 1999. ; and

Mansour, S. J.; Skaug, J.; Zhao, X.-H.; Giordano, J.; Scherer, S. W.;Melancon, P. : p200 ARF-GEP1: a Golgi-localized guanine nucleotideexchange protein whose Sec7 domain is targeted b.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BIG1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604141, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP4, Accession NP_(—)570912.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BMP4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BMP4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BMP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18502, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Bone morphogeneticprotein 4 (BMP4, Accession NP_(—)570912.1), a gene which acts inmesoderm induction, tooth development, limb formation and fracturerepair and therefore may be associated with Fibrodysplasia ossificansprogressiva. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with BMP4.

The function of BMP4 has been established by previous studies. Shafritzet al. (1996) found overexpression of BMP4 in lymphoblastoid cell linesfrom 26 of 32 patients with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP;135100), but from only 1 of 12 normal subjects (P less than 0.001).Furthermore, BMP4 and its mRNA were detected in the lymphoblastoid celllines from a man with FOP and his 3 affected children, but not from thechildren's unaffected mother. Cosegregation of DNA markers for the BMP4locus on chromosome 14 in the rare families in which FOP is inheritedwould strengthen the candidacy of BMP4, and the demonstration ofmutations in the BMP4 gene, especially in the promoter sequences, wouldbe confirmatory.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of BMP4.Connor (1996) speculated that transgenic mice with selectiveoverexpression of BMP4 may serve as animal models of FOP and may make itpossible to evaluate potential therapies directed at influencing theexpression of BMP4 or its 2 types of cell-surface receptors. Not onlymay this knowledge provide a rational basis for therapy for FOP, butpossibly also measures for the control of local ectopic bone developmentwhich occurs in 10 to 20% of patients who have undergone surgical hipreplacement. According to Connor (1996), there appears to be anindividual propensity to the phenomenon of secondary ectopicossification of soft tissue. In the 10 to 20% of patients who developlocal ectopic bone formation after hip replacement, if surgical removalof that bone is attempted or the opposite hip is replaced, ectopic bonealmost invariably recurs or occurs.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for BMP4 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shafritz, A. B.; Shore, E. M.; Gannon, F. H.; Zasloff, M. A.; Taub, R.;Muenke, M.; Kaplan, F. S.: Overexpression of an osteogenic morphogen infibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. New Eng. J. Med. 335:555-561,1996; and

Connor, J. M.: Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva: lessons from raremaladies. (Editorial) New Eng. J. Med. 335:591-593, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BMP4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 112262, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP4, Accession NP_(—)001193.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BMP4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BMP4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BMP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18502, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Bone morphogeneticprotein 4 (BMP4, Accession NP_(—)001193.1), a gene which acts inmesoderm induction, tooth development, limb formation and fracturerepair and therefore may be associated with Fibrodysplasia ossificansprogressiva. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with BMP4.

The function of BMP4 has been established by previous studies. Shafritzet al. (1996) found overexpression of BMP4 in lymphoblastoid cell linesfrom 26 of 32 patients with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP;135100), but from only 1 of 12 normal subjects (P less than 0.001).Furthermore, BMP4 and its mRNA were detected in the lymphoblastoid celllines from a man with FOP and his 3 affected children, but not from thechildren's unaffected mother. Cosegregation of DNA markers for the BMP4locus on chromosome 14 in the rare families in which FOP is inheritedwould strengthen the candidacy of BMP4, and the demonstration ofmutations in the BMP4 gene, especially in the promoter sequences, wouldbe confirmatory.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of BMP4.Connor (1996) speculated that transgenic mice with selectiveoverexpression of BMP4 may serve as animal models of FOP and may make itpossible to evaluate potential therapies directed at influencing theexpression of BMP4 or its 2 types of cell-surface receptors. Not onlymay this knowledge provide a rational basis for therapy for FOP, butpossibly also measures for the control of local ectopic bone developmentwhich occurs in 10 to 20% of patients who have undergone surgical hipreplacement. According to Connor (1996), there appears to be anindividual propensity to the phenomenon of secondary ectopicossification of soft tissue. In the 10 to 20% of patients who developlocal ectopic bone formation after hip replacement, if surgical removalof that bone is attempted or the opposite hip is replaced, ectopic bonealmost invariably recurs or occurs.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for BMP4 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shafritz, A. B.; Shore, E. M.; Gannon, F. H.; Zasloff, M. A.; Taub, R.;Muenke, M.; Kaplan, F. S.: Overexpression of an osteogenic morphogen infibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. New Eng. J. Med. 335:555-561,1996; and

Connor, J. M.: Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva: lessons from raremaladies. (Editorial) New Eng. J. Med. 335:591-593, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BMP4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 112262, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP4, Accession NP_(—)570911.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BMP4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BMP4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BMP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18502, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Bone morphogeneticprotein 4 (BMP4, Accession NP_(—)570911.1), a gene which acts inmesoderm induction, tooth development, limb formation and fracturerepair and therefore may be associated with Fibrodysplasia ossificansprogressiva. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with BMP4.

The function of BMP4 has been established by previous studies. Shafritzet al. (1996) found overexpression of BMP4 in lymphoblastoid cell linesfrom 26 of 32 patients with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP;135100), but from only 1 of 12 normal subjects (P less than 0.001).Furthermore, BMP4 and its mRNA were detected in the lymphoblastoid celllines from a man with FOP and his 3 affected children, but not from thechildren's unaffected mother. Cosegregation of DNA markers for the BMP4locus on chromosome 14 in the rare families in which FOP is inheritedwould strengthen the candidacy of BMP4, and the demonstration ofmutations in the BMP4 gene, especially in the promoter sequences, wouldbe confirmatory.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of BMP4.Connor (1996) speculated that transgenic mice with selectiveoverexpression of BMP4 may serve as animal models of FOP and may make itpossible to evaluate potential therapies directed at influencing theexpression of BMP4 or its 2 types of cell-surface receptors. Not onlymay this knowledge provide a rational basis for therapy for FOP, butpossibly also measures for the control of local ectopic bone developmentwhich occurs in 10 to 20% of patients who have undergone surgical hipreplacement. According to Connor (1996), there appears to be anindividual propensity to the phenomenon of secondary ectopicossification of soft tissue. In the 10 to 20% of patients who developlocal ectopic bone formation after hip replacement, if surgical removalof that bone is attempted or the opposite hip is replaced, ectopic bonealmost invariably recurs or occurs.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for BMP4 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shafritz, A. B.; Shore, E. M.; Gannon, F. H.; Zasloff, M. A.; Taub, R.;Muenke, M.; Kaplan, F. S.: Overexpression of an osteogenic morphogen infibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. New Eng. J. Med. 335:555-561,1996; and

Connor, J. M.: Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva: lessons from raremaladies. (Editorial) New Eng. J. Med. 335:591-593, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BMP4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 112262, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Bone morphogenetic protein receptor, type ii(serine/threonine kinase) (BMPR2, Accession NP_(—)001195.2) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BMPR2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by BMPR2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof BMPR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14836, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Bone morphogeneticprotein receptor, type ii (serine/threonine kinase) (BMPR2, AccessionNP_(—)001195.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BMPR2.

BOCT (Accession NP_(—)065105.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BOCT BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byBOCT, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BOCT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18592, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of BOCT (AccessionNP_(—)065105.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BOCT.

Block of proliferation 1 (BOP1, Accession NP_(—)056016.1) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BOP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby BOP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BOP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13557, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Block ofproliferation 1 (BOP1, Accession NP_(—)056016.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BOP1.

Bromodomain containing 2 (BRD2, Accession NP_(—)005095.1) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRD2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby BRD2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRD2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2747, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Bromodomaincontaining 2 (BRD2, Accession NP_(—)005095.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRD2.

Basic transcription factor 3 (BTF3, Accession NP_(—)001198.2) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTF3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby BTF3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BTF3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Basic transcriptionfactor 3 (BTF3, Accession NP_(—)001198.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BTF3.

BXDC1 (Accession XP_(—)166303.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BXDC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BXDC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BXDC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:577, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of BXDC1 (AccessionXP_(—)166303.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BXDC1.

Chromosome 11 open reading frame 9 (C11orf9, Accession NP_(—)037411.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C11orf9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C11orf9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C11orf9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5599, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 11 openreading frame 9 (C11orf9, Accession NP_(—)037411.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C11orf9.

C14orf130 (Accession NP_(—)060578.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf130 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by C14orf130, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC14orf130 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9006, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of C14orf130(Accession NP_(—)060578.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf130.

C14orf132 (Accession NP_(—)064600.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf132 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf132, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf132 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3922, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of C14orf132(Accession NP_(—)064600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf132.

C14orf137 (Accession NP_(—)075601.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of C14orf137(Accession NP_(—)075601.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf137.

C14orf56 (Accession XP_(—)027244.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C14orf56 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf56,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf56 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of C14orf56 (AccessionXP_(—)027244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C14orf56.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 34 (C1orf34, Accession XP_(—)027172.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf34BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf34, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C1orf34 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6254, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 34 (C1orf34, Accession XP_(—)027172.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf34.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 6 (C1orf6, Accession NP_(—)064516.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by C1orf6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C1orf6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8781, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 6 (C1orf6, Accession NP_(—)064516.1), a gene which maylink ataxin-1 with the chaperone and ubiquitin/proteasome pathways.Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf6.

The function of C1orf6 has been established by previous studies. By ayeast 2-hybrid screen of an adult human brain cDNA library, Davidson etal. (2000) isolated cDNA clones which they used to assemble a completecDNA encoding the 601-amino acid ataxin-1 ubiquitin-like interactingprotein (A1U). Sequence comparison revealed that A1U contains anN-terminal ubiquitin- like region, placing it within a large family ofsimilar proteins. In addition, A1U shows substantial homology to humanUBQLN2 (OMIM Ref. No. 300264), a protein that binds the ATPase domain ofthe HSP70-like STCH protein (OMIM Ref. No. 601100). Expression analysesdemonstrated that A1U mRNA is widely expressed as a 4.0-kb transcriptand is present in Purkinje cells, the primary site of spinocerebellarataxia-1 (SCA1; 164400) cerebellar pathology. The A1U protein localizedto the nucleus and cytoplasm of transfected COS-1 cells. Sequencesimportant for the transport of A1U into the nucleus appeared to liewithin the C terminus. In the nucleus, A1U colocalized with mutantataxin-1 (ATX1; 601556), further demonstrating that A1U interacts withataxin-1. Davidson et al. (2000) suggested that A1U may link ataxin-1with the chaperone and ubiquitin/proteasome pathways and that ataxin-1may function in the formation and regulation of multimeric proteincomplexes within the nucleus.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Davidson, J. D.; Riley, B.; Burright, E. N.; Duvick, L. A.; Zoghbi,H.Y.; Orr, H. T. : Identification and characterization of anataxin-1-interacting protein: A1Up, a ubiquitin-like nuclear protein.Hum. Molec. Genet. 9:2305-2312, 2000; and

Fogli, A.; Giglio, S.; Arrigo, G.; Lo Nigro, C.; Zollo, M.; Viggiano,L.; Rocchi, M.; Archidiacono, N.; Zuffardi, O.; Carrozzo, R.:Identification of two paralogous regions mapping to.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of C1orf6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605440, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Complement component 1, q subcomponent, receptor 1 (C1QR1,Accession NP_(—)036204.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C1QR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1QR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C1QR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent 1, q subcomponent, receptor 1 (C1QR1, AccessionNP_(—)036204.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C1QR1.

C1q and tumor necrosis factor related protein 6 (C1QTNF6, AccessionNP_(—)114116.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C1QTNF6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1QTNF6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C1QTNF6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:621, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of C1q and tumornecrosis factor related protein 6 (C1QTNF6, Accession NP_(—)114116.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C1QTNF6.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 110 (C20orf110, AccessionXP_(—)086728.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf110 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf110, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf110 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4643,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 110 (C20orf110, Accession XP_(—)086728.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf110.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 150 (C20orf150, AccessionXP_(—)037265.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf150 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf150, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf150 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12630,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 150 (C20orf150, Accession XP_(—)037265.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf150.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 177 (C20orf177, AccessionXP_(—)290955.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf177 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf177, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf177 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:893,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 177 (C20orf177, Accession XP_(—)290955.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf177.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 29 (C20orf29, Accession NP_(—)060817.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf29BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf29, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf29 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13011, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 29 (C20orf29, Accession NP_(—)060817.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf29.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 9 (C20orf9, Accession NP_(—)057088.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4613, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 9 (C20orf9, Accession NP_(—)057088.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf9.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 85 (C21orf85, Accession NP_(—)715634.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf85BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf85, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf85 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3085, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21 openreading frame 85 (C21orf85, Accession NP_(—)715634.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf85.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 88 (C21orf88, Accession NP_(—)715635.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf88BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf88, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf88 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7197, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21 openreading frame 88 (C21orf88, Accession NP_(—)715635.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf88.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 7 (C5orf7, Accession NP_(—)057688.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by C5orf7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C5orf7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13501, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 7 (C5orf7, Accession NP_(—)057688.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf7.

Chromosome 6 open reading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf33BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C6orf33, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C6orf33 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14931, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 6 openreading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C6orf33.

C6orf50 (Accession XP_(—)166460.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf50 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf50,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf50 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3566, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of C6orf50 (AccessionXP_(—)166460.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf50.

C6orf67 (Accession NP_(—)060717.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf67 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf67,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf67 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10872, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of C6orf67 (AccessionNP_(—)060717.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf67.

Carbonic anhydrase x (CA10, Accession NP_(—)064563.1) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CA10 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CA10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CA10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9177, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Carbonic anhydrasex (CA10, Accession NP_(—)064563.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CA10.

Chaperone, abc1 activity of bc1 complex like (s. pombe) (CABC1,Accession NP_(—)064632.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CABC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CABC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CABC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2169, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Chaperone, abc1activity of bc1 complex like (s. pombe) (CABC1, AccessionNP_(—)064632.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CABC1.

Calcium channel, voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 4 (CACNG4, AccessionNP_(—)055220.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CACNG4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CACNG4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CACNG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9768, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 4 (CACNG4, Accession NP_(—)055220.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CACNG4.

Calneuron 1 (CALN1, Accession NP_(—)113656.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CALN1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCALN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CALN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9427, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Calneuron 1 (CALN1,Accession NP_(—)113656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CALN1.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)705720.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10400, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)705720.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)006540.3) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10400, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)006540.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)757380.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10400, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)757380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)705719.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10400, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)705719.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)757365.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10400, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)757365.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

Capping protein (actin filament), gelsolin-like (CAPG, AccessionNP_(—)001738.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CAPG BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAPG, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CAPG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15413, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Capping protein(actin filament), gelsolin-like (CAPG, Accession NP_(—)001738.1), a genewhich reis a macrophage capping protein which versibly blocks the barbedends of actin filaments but does not sever preformed actin filaments.Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CAPG.

The function of CAPG has been established by previous studies. For anonmuscle cell to change shape during movement, the actin filamentnetwork in the cell periphery must undergo a marked reorganization. Thegelsolin family of proteins profoundly affects the architecture of actinfilaments, rapidly modulating the actin structures in response toexternal stimuli. These proteins are able to sever, nucleate, and/or capactin filaments in a Ca(2+)- and phosphoinositide-regulated manner.Gelsolin (GSN; 137350), the founding member of the family, is found innearly all cells. Villin (VIL1; 193040) has a slightly higher molecularweight than gelsolin and a very restricted tissue distribution, beingfound only in intestinal microvilli and renal tubular epithelial cells.Southwick and DiNubile (1986) found another mammalian member of thegelsolin family. This protein, first purified from rabbit alveolarmacrophages, was named macrophage capping protein. The protein wassubsequently renamed Cap G (gene symbol CAPG). ‘Cap’ was chosen becauseunlike other members of the gelsolin/villin family, this protein capsthe barbed ends of actin filaments but does not sever them. ‘G’ wasincluded in the name because the derived amino acid sequence of Cap Gmost closely resembles gelsolin, possessing 49% identity with its aminoterminal half. Dabiri et al. (1992) cloned and sequenced the human cDNAfor CAPG. The CAPG gene is 16.6 kb long and contains 10 exons and 9introns. By PCR analysis of somatic cell hybrid DNAs and fluorescence insitu hybridization, Mishra et al. (1994) found that the CAPG gene islocated on the proximal part of the long arm of chromosome 2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Southwick, F. S.; DiNubile, M. J.: Rabbit alveolar macrophages contain aCa(2+)-sensitive, 41,000-Dalton protein which reversibly blocks the‘barbed’ ends of actin filaments but does not sever them. J. Biol. Chem.261:14191-14195, 1986; and

Mishra, V. S.; Henske, E. P.; Kwiatkowski, D. J.; Southwick, F. S.: Thehuman actin- regulatory protein cap G: gene structure and chromosomelocation. Genomics 23: 560-565, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CAPG arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 153615, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cerebellin 1 precursor (CBLN1, Accession NP_(—)004343.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CBLN1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CBLN1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBLN1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10839, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Cerebellin 1precursor (CBLN1, Accession NP_(—)004343.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CBLN1.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 2 (CCL2, Accession NP_(—)002973.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CCL2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 2 (CCL2, Accession NP_(—)002973.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCL2.

Cyclin d2 (CCND2, Accession NP_(—)001750.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCND2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCCND2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCND2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18032, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin d2 (CCND2,Accession NP_(—)001750.1), a gene which is essential for the control ofthe cell cycle at the g1/s (start) transition. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCND2.

The function of CCND2 has been established by previous studies. Inaba etal. (1992) used murine cDNA clones for 3 cyclin D genes that arenormally expressed during the G1 phase of the cell cycle to clone thecognate human genes. By analysis of somatic cell hybrids containingdifferent human chromosomes and by fluorescence in situ hybridization,they assigned the gene for cyclin D2 (CCND2) to 12p13. (Since the CCND1gene (OMIM Ref. No. 168461) is on 11q13, this may be another bit ofevidence of the homology of chromosomes 11 and 12.) Xiong et al. (1992)reported the cloning of the CCND2 gene and its assignment to 12p13 byfluorescence in situ hybridization. A pseudogene of CCND2 was mapped to11q13 by Inaba et al. (1992). Kim et al. (2000) used Ccnd1- andCcnd2-deficient mice to investigate the role of cyclins in Schwann cellgrowth. They concluded that neither Ccnd1 nor Ccnd2 is specificallyrequired for the initial growth and maturation of Schwann cells duringmouse development (see OMIM Ref. No. CCND1; 168461).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Inaba, T.; Matsushime, H.; Valentine, M.; Roussel, M. F.; Sherr, C. J.;Look, A. T. : Genomic organization, chromosomal localization, andindependent expression of human cyclin D genes. Genomics 13:565-574,1992; and

Kim, H. A.; Pomeroy, S. L.; Whoriskey, W.; Pawlitzky, I.; Benowitz, L.I.; Sicinski, P.; Stiles, C. D.; Roberts, T. M.: A developmentallyregulated switch directs regenerative growth o.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CCND2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 123833, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cyclin e1 (CCNE1, Accession NP_(—)001229.1) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCNE1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CCNE1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CCNE1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11860, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin e1 (CCNE1,Accession NP_(—)001229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CCNE1.

Cyclin e1 (CCNE1, Accession NP_(—)476530.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCNE1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CCNE1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNE1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11860, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin e1 (CCNE1,Accession NP_(—)476530.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CCNE1.

Chemokine (c-c motif) receptor 7 (CCR7, Accession NP_(—)001829.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCR7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CCR7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCR7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13600, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor 7 (CCR7, Accession NP_(—)001829.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCR7.

Cdc42 effector protein (rho gtpase binding) 5 (CDC42EP5, AccessionNP_(—)659494.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDC42EP5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDC42EP5, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CDC42EP5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18102,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Cdc42 effectorprotein (rho gtpase binding) 5 (CDC42EP5, Accession NP_659494.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC42EP5.

Cadherin 1, type 1, e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, AccessionNP_(—)004351.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDH1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6768, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 1, type 1,e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, Accession NP_(—)004351.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH1.

Glycoprotein hormones, alpha polypeptide (CGA, Accession NP_(—)000726.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CGA BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CGA, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4642, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Glycoproteinhormones, alpha polypeptide (CGA, Accession NP_(—)000726.1), a genewhich is a precursor of the alpha subunit of chorionic gonadotropinhormone. and therefore may be associated with Secondary infertility.Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Secondary infertility, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CGA.

The function of CGA has been established by previous studies. By in situhybridization, Trent (1982) concluded that chromosome 18 carries the(an) HCG locus. That the alpha subunit of all 4 glycoprotein hormones iscoded by a single gene was demonstrated by Fiddes and Goodman (1981) andBoothby et al. (1981). The 5-prime untranslated portion bears sequencehomology to the corresponding part of the growth hormone gene. By use ofrestriction probes in human- rodent hybrids, Naylor et al. (1983)assigned the alpha subunit to chromosome 6 and the beta subunit tochromosome 19. Special attention was paid to the exclusion ofchromosomes 10 and 18 as sites of these genes. CGA mapped to the6q12-6q21 region. The alpha and beta genes are on mouse chromosomes 4and 7, respectively. Mouse 7 carries 2 other homologs of human 19: Pep-7and Gpi (homologous to PEPD and GPI). Hardin et al. (1983), by Southernblot analysis of DNA from somatic cell hybrids and by in situhybridization, concluded that the alpha-HCG gene is on chromosome 18(p11). A full-length cDNA probe for the alpha subunit was used in thesestudies. The reason for the discrepancy with the studies that place thealpha subunit on chromosome 6 is unknown. Hoshina et al. (1984) found atleast 2 polymorphic sites in its 3-prime flanking region detected byrestriction enzymes HindIII and EcoRI. In family studies, as expected,only a paternal genetic contribution was found in most hydatidiformmoles. However, one uncommon pattern of DNA polymorphism, homozygosityfor absent EcoRI site and presence of the HindIII site, predominated inchoriocarcinoma. Thus, the authors suggested that moles with thisuncommon pattern are particularly prone to development ofchoriocarcinoma. Amato et al. (2002) reported a patient with a 9-yearhistory of secondary infertility due to an anti-CG autoantibody.Although she had regular menstrual cycles, had conceived spontaneously,and had good hormonal and follicular responses to gonadotropicstimulation regimens during the in vitro fertilization workup, shepresented with apparent recurrent pregnancy loss associated withprolonged raised CG levels. She was found to have specific,low-affinity, but high-capacity anti-CG antibody. Crossreaction withrecombinant FSH, recombinant LH, CG-alpha, and CG-beta was low. Inaddition, heat- inactivated serum and the affinity-purified IgG wereshown to inhibit the action of CG in an in vitro bioassay. The authorsconcluded that the persisting titer of the antibody was responsible forthe patient's infertility.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Amato, F.; Warnes, G. M.; Kirby, C. A.; Norman, R. J.: Infertilitycaused by hCG autoantibody. J. Clin. Endocr. Metab. 87:993-997, 2002;and

Fiddes, J. C.; Goodman, H. M.: The gene encoding the common alphasubunit of the four human glycoprotein hormones. J. Molec. Appl. Genet.1:3-18, 1981.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CGA are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 118850, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CGI-115 (Accession NP_(—)057136.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CGI-115 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCGI-115, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-115 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5086, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of CGI-115 (AccessionNP_(—)057136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-115.

CGI-30 (Accession NP_(—)057042.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-30 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-30,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-30 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4236, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of CGI-30 (AccessionNP_(—)057042.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-30.

Choline kinase-like (CHKL, Accession NP_(—)689466.1) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHKL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CHKL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CHKL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4091, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Choline kinase-like(CHKL, Accession NP_(—)689466.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CHKL.

Chromatin accessibility complex 1 (CHRAC1, Accession NP_(—)059140.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHRAC1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CHRAC1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHRAC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15944, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Chromatinaccessibility complex 1 (CHRAC1, Accession NP_(—)059140.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHRAC1.

Cytokine inducible sh2-containing protein (CISH, AccessionNP_(—)659508.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CISH BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CISH,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CISH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1811, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Cytokine induciblesh2-containing protein (CISH, Accession NP_(—)659508.1), a gene whichintervenes in the negative regulation of cytokines. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CISH.

The function of CISH has been established by previous studies. As partof the search for immediate-early cytokine-responsive genes, Yoshimuraet al. (1995) cloned murine Cish, which was shown to have a growthinhibitory function. Cis, the protein product of Cish, has a Srchomology 2 (SH2) domain in the middle of its sole structural motif.Tight linkage of Cish to the Gnai2 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 139360) on mousechromosome 9, a region syntenic to human 3p21, prompted Uchida et al.(1997) to isolate a human CISH cDNA and map the gene to 3p21.3 byfluorescence in situ hybridization. Northern blot analysis showedexpression of CISH as a 2-kb transcript in various epithelial tissues,including lung and kidney, which develop tumors frequently exhibiting3p21.3 deletions. The CISH gene contains 2 introns, about 3 kb and 0.4kb in size, and has 3 repeats of the pentameric mRNA destabilizationsignal, ATTTA, in its 3-prime untranslated region. The CIS proteinconsists of 258 amino acids.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Uchida, K.; Yoshimura, A.; Inazawa, J.; Yanagisawa, K.; Osada, H.;Masuda, A.; Saito, T.; Takahashi, T.; Miyajima, A.; Takahashi, T.:Molecular cloning of CISH, chromosome assignment to 3p21.3, and analysisof expression in fetal and adult tissues. Cytogenet. Cell Genet.78:209-212, 1997; and

Yoshimura, A.; Ohkubo, T.; Kiguchi, T.; Jenkins, N. A.; Gilbert, D. J.;Copeland, N. G.; Hara, T.; Miyajima, A.: A novel cytokine-inducible geneCIS, encodes an SH2-containing protein.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CISH arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602441, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cytokine inducible sh2-containing protein (CISH, AccessionNP_(—)037456.4) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CISH BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CISH,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CISH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1811, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Cytokine induciblesh2-containing protein (CISH, Accession NP_(—)037456.4), a gene whichintervenes in the negative regulation of cytokines. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CISH.

The function of CISH has been established by previous studies. As partof the search for immediate-early cytokine-responsive genes, Yoshimuraet al. (1995) cloned murine Cish, which was shown to have a growthinhibitory function. Cis, the protein product of Cish, has a Srchomology 2 (SH2) domain in the middle of its sole structural motif.Tight linkage of Cish to the Gnai2 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 139360) on mousechromosome 9, a region syntenic to human 3p21, prompted Uchida et al.(1997) to isolate a human CISH cDNA and map the gene to 3p21.3 byfluorescence in situ hybridization. Northern blot analysis showedexpression of CISH as a 2-kb transcript in various epithelial tissues,including lung and kidney, which develop tumors frequently exhibiting3p21.3 deletions. The CISH gene contains 2 introns, about 3 kb and 0.4kb in size, and has 3 repeats of the pentameric mRNA destabilizationsignal, ATTTA, in its 3-prime untranslated region. The CIS proteinconsists of 258 amino acids.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Uchida, K.; Yoshimura, A.; Inazawa, J.; Yanagisawa, K.; Osada, H.;Masuda, A.; Saito, T.; Takahashi, T.; Miyajima, A.; Takahashi, T.:Molecular cloning of CISH, chromosome assignment to 3p21.3, and analysisof expression in fetal and adult tissues. Cytogenet. Cell Genet.78:209-212, 1997; and

Yoshimura, A.; Ohkubo, T.; Kiguchi, T.; Jenkins, N. A.; Gilbert, D. J.;Copeland, N. G.; Hara, T.; Miyajima, A.: A novel cytokine-inducible geneCIS, encodes an SH2-containing protein.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CISH arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602441, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Citron (rho-interacting, serine/threonine kinase 21) (CIT,Accession XP_(—)045786.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CIT BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CIT, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CIT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9863, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Citron(rho-interacting, serine/threonine kinase 21) (CIT, AccessionXP_(—)045786.2), a gene which is increased several-fold by coexpressionof constitutively active Rho. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CIT.

The function of CIT has been established by previous studies. ActivatedRho GTPases (see OMIM Ref. No. 602924) trigger distinctive kinasecascades. In particular, ROCK (see OMIM Ref. No. ROCK1, 601702) binds toRho, and its kinase activity is moderately stimulated by thisassociation. The citron molecule (Madaule et al., 1995), a specificinteractor of Rho and Rac (see OMIM Ref. No. 602048), shares asignificant degree of structural homology with ROCK; however, its lackof a kinase domain raised the question of its biologic function. By PCRof a mouse primary keratinocyte cDNA library, Di Cunto et al. (1998)identified a novel serine/threonine kinase, CRIK (citron Rho-interactingkinase), belonging to the myotonic dystrophy kinase (see OMIM Ref. No.605377) family. CRIK can be expressed as at least 2 isoforms, one ofwhich encompasses the previously reported form of citron in almost itsentirety. The long form of CRIK is a 240-kD protein in which the kinasedomain is followed by the sequence of citron. The short form, CRIK-SK(short kinase), is an approximately 54-kD protein that consists mostlyof the kinase domain. CRIK and CRIK-SK proteins are capable ofphosphorylating exogenous substrates as well as of autophosphorylation,when tested by in vitro kinase assays after expression into COS-7 cells.CRIK kinase activity is increased several-fold by coexpression ofconstitutively active Rho, while active Rac has more limited effects.Kinase activity of the endogenous CRIK is indicated by in vitro kinaseassays after immunoprecipitation with antibodies recognizing the citronmoiety of the protein. When expressed in keratinocytes, full-lengthCRIK, but not CRIK-SK, localizes into corpuscular cytoplasmic structuresand elicits recruitment of actin into these structures. The previouslyreported Rho-associated kinases ROCK1 and ROCK2 (OMIM Ref. No. 604002)are ubiquitously expressed. Northern blot analysis of mouse tissuesrevealed a restricted pattern of expression limited to keratinocytes,brain, spleen, lung, kidney, and an especially strong signal in testis.No expression was detectable in heart, liver, or skeletal muscle. TheCRIK protein contains a kinase domain, a coiled-coil domain, aleucine-rich domain, a Rho-Rac binding domain, a zinc finger region, apleckstrin homology domain, and a putative SH3-binding domain. Di Cuntoet al. (1998) reported cloning the human homolog of the CRIK kinasedomain. They stated that the human homolog of citron is contained withina PAC clone (GenBank AC002563) mapping to chromosome 12q.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CIT. DiCunto et al. (2000) generated mice deficient in citron kinase bytargeted disruption. Citron-K -/- mice grow at slower rates, areseverely ataxic, and die before adulthood as a consequence of fatalseizures. Their brains display defective neurogenesis, with dramaticdepletion of microneurons in the olfactory bulb, hippocampus, andcerebellum. These abnormalities arise during development of the centralnervous system due to altered cytokinesis and massive apoptosis. DiCunto et al. (2000) concluded that citron-K is essential for cytokinesisin vivo, in specific neuronal precursors only. Moreover, they suggesteda novel molecular mechanism for a subset of human malformation syndromesof the central nervous system.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CIT isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Di Cunto, F.; Imarisio, S.; Hirsch, E.; Broccoli, V.; Bulfone, A.;Migheli, A.; Atzori, C.; Turco, E.; Triolo, R.; Dotto, G. P.; Silengo,L.; Altruda, F.: Defective neurogenesis in citron kinase knockout miceby altered cytokinesis and massive apoptosis. Neuron 28:115-127, 2000;and

Madaule, P.; Furuyashiki, T.; Reid, T.; Ishizaki, T.; Watanabe, G.;Morii, N.; Narumiy, S.: A novel partner for the GTP-bound forms of rhoand rac. FEBS Lett. 377:243-248, 1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CIT are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605629, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. C-type (calcium dependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain)lectin, superfamily member 12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLECSF12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CLECSF12, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CLECSF12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11168, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2), a gene which is a pattern-recognition receptor . Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLECSF12.

The function of CLECSF12 has been established by previous studies.Yokota et al. (2001) cloned human dectin-1 using degenerative PCRamplification of mRNA isolated from dendritic cells and subsequent cDNAcloning. The human dectin-1 gene encodes a polypeptide of 247 aminoacids, 3 amino acids longer than the mouse protein. Dectin-1 contains animmunoreceptor tyrosine- based activation motif within the cytoplasmicdomain. Human dectin-1 mRNA is expressed predominantly in peripheralblood leukocytes and preferentially by dendritic cells. The mRNA encodesa 33-kD glycoprotein. In human epidermis, the protein is expressedselectively by Langerhans cells, which are an epidermal subset ofdendritic cells. A truncated form of dectin-1 RNA encodes a polypeptidelacking almost the entire neck domain, which is required foraccessibility of the carbohydrate recognition domain to ligands.Truncated dectin is produced by alternative splicing. Brown and Gordon(2001) identified dectin-1 as a beta-glucan receptor present onmacrophages. In contrast to its reported specificity for dendritic cells(Yokota et al. (2001), Brown and Gordon (2001)) found that dectin-1 wasexpressed in every macrophage population examined and in more tissuesthan was previously reported with the highest expression being in theliver, lung, and thymus. Brown and Gordon (2001) found that dectin-1 isa pattern-recognition receptor that recognizes a variety ofbeta-1,3-linked and beta-1,6-linked glucans from fungi and plants.Dectin-1 did not recognize monosaccharides or carbohydrates withdifferent linkages. Laminarin and glucan phosphate, a structurallydefined immunologically active beta-glucan, were the most effectiveinhibitors; both bind to the beta-glucan receptor on monocytes andmacrophages. Soluble recombinant dectin-1 stimulates the proliferationof T lymphocytes (Ariizumi et al. (2000)). In a whole-cell bindingassay, binding of T cells to NIH 3T3 cells expressing dectin-1 was notinhibited by beta-glucans. Therefore, Brown and Gordon (2001) concludedthat dectin-1 has 2 ligand binding sites: one that recognizes anendogenous ligand on T cells, and another for exogenous carbohydrates.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ariizumi, K.; Shen, G.-L.; Shikano, S.; Xu, S.; Ritter, R., III;Kumamoto, T.; Edelbaum, D.; Morita, A.; Bergstresser, P. R.; Takashima,A.: Identification of a novel, dendritic cell-associated molecule,dectin-1, by subtractive cDNA cloning. J. Biol. Chem. 275:20157-20167,2000; and

Brown, G. D.; Gordon, S.: A new receptor for beta-glucans. Nature413:36-37, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CLECSF12 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606264, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. C-type (calcium dependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain)lectin, superfamily member 5 (CLECSF5, Accession NP_(—)037384.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLECSF5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CLECSF5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CLECSF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2913, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member 5(CLECSF5, Accession NP_(—)037384.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CLECSF5.

C-type (calcium dependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin,superfamily member 9 (CLECSF9, Accession NP_(—)055173.1) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLECSF9 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CLECSF9, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLECSF9BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8709, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member 9(CLECSF9, Accession NP_(—)055173.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CLECSF9.

Chloride intracellular channel 6 (CLIC6, Accession NP_(—)444507.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLIC6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CLIC6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLIC6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2170, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Chlorideintracellular channel 6 (CLIC6, Accession NP_(—)444507.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CLIC6.

Calsyntenin 2 (CLSTN2, Accession NP_(—)071414.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLSTN2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCLSTN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLSTN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15486, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Calsyntenin 2(CLSTN2, Accession NP_(—)071414.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CLSTN2.

Cyclin m4 (CNNM4, Accession NP_(—)064569.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNNM4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCNNM4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNNM4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14167, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin m4 (CNNM4,Accession NP_(—)064569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CNNM4.

Coatomer protein complex, subunit alpha (COPA, Accession NP_(—)004362.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COPABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by COPA, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCOPA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5791, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Coatomer proteincomplex, subunit alpha (COPA, Accession NP_(—)004362.1), a gene which isinvovled protein transport between the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) andGolgi compartments. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COPA.

The function of COPA has been established by previous studies. Ineukaryotic cells, protein transport between the endoplasmic reticulum(ER) and Golgi compartments is mediated in part by non-clathrin-coatedvesicular coat proteins (COPs). Seven COP subunits have been recognized,and represent components of a complex known as coatomer, or COPI. Thesubunits are designated alpha-COP, beta-COP (OMIM Ref. No. 600959),beta-prime-COP, gamma-COP, delta-COP (OMIM Ref. No. 600820), epsilon-COP(OMIM Ref. No. 606942), and zeta-COP COPI is a heptameric proteinrecruited to membranes by ARF1 (OMIM Ref. No. 103180), a GTP-bindingprotein. Coat assembly helps in the transport of budding off membranebetween the ER and Golgi apparatus. Using fluorescence microscopy,Presley et al. (2002) showed that guanine nucleotide exchange-activatedARF1 at the Golgi membrane recruits and binds cytoplasmic COPI to themembranes. Photobleaching experiments demonstrated that COPI remains atthe membranes after ARF1 has been hydrolysed by GTPase-activatingprotein (GAP; 139150). COPI binds to membrane cargo, soluble-cargoreceptors, or other Golgi proteins. Uncoating, or the release of COPIfrom Golgi membranes to the cytoplasm, then occurs, which is inhibitedby AIF (PDCD8; 300169). Presley et al. (2002) concluded from theirkinetic and biochemical analyses that COPI and ARF1 continuously bindand release from Golgi membranes, allowing the membrane at these sitesto recruit cargo, alter their phospholipid composition, and becomelarger, phase-separated domains Chow (1997) reported the genomicorganization of the COPA gene. It contains 33 exons ranging in size from67 to 611 bp. All exon-intron junctions conform with the GT-AG rule. The32 introns range from about 80 bp to 4 kb, with the genomic DNA of COPAestimated to span approximately 37 kb. The untranscribed and noncodingportions of the 5-prime end of the gene lacked TATA and CAAT boxes butdisplayed a high GC content, consistent with its being a housekeepinggene

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Presley, J. F.; Ward, T. H.; Pfeifer, A. C.; Siggia, E. D.; Phair, R.D.; Lippincott- Schwartz, J.: Dissection of COPI and Arf1 dynamics invivo and role in Golgi membrane transport. Nature 417:187-193, 2002; and

Quek, H. H.; Chow, V. T. K.: Genomic organization and mapping of thehuman HEP-COP gene (COPA) to 1q. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 76:139-143,1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of COPA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601924, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1b (muscle) (CPT1B, AccessionNP_(—)689453.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CPT1B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CPT1B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPT1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4091, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Carnitinepalmitoyltransferase 1b (muscle) (CPT1B, Accession NP_(—)689453.1), agene which is a rate-controlling enzyme of long-chain fatty acidb-oxidation pathway. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPT1B.

The function of CPT1B has been established by previous studies. Themitochondrial carnitine palmitoyltransferases (CPTs; EC 2.3.1.21) arerequired to allow net transport of long-chain fatty acyl-CoAs from thecytoplasm into the mitochondria. Type I CPT (see OMIM Ref. No. CPT1A;600528) resides in the outer mitochondrial membrane. At least 2 isoformsof type I CPT are expressed in human and rat. Yamazaki et al. (1996)used a cDNA probe for the rat muscle- type CPT I to isolate cDNA clonesfor the human homolog. By Northern analysis, they determined that thisisoform is expressed primarily in heart and skeletal muscle Van der Leijet al. (1997) isolated and sequenced cDNA and genomic DNA fragments ofthe human CPT1B gene, encoding muscle type carnitinepalmitoyltransferase I. Analysis of CPT1B cDNA sequences revealed thepresence of an untranslated 5-prime exon and differential processing ofintrons 13 and 19. The alternative splicing of intron 13 caused anin-frame deletion leading to a protein smaller by 10 amino acids. Byusing different splice acceptor sites, van der Leij et al. (1997) foundthat intron 19 was spliced in most cases, but 4 of 14 sequenced CPT1B3-prime cDNA clones contained part of intron 19 instead of exon 20

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Yamazaki, N.; Shinohara, Y.; Shima, A.; Yamanaka, Y.; Terada, H.:Isolation and characterization of cDNA and genomic clones encoding humanmuscle type carnitine palmitoyltransferase I. Biochim. Biophys. Acta1307:157-161, 1996; and

van der Leij, F. R.; Takens, J.; van der Veen, A. Y.; Terpstra, P.;Kuipers, J. R. G.: Localization and intron usage analysis of the humanCPT1B gene for muscle type carnitine palmitoyl.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CPT1B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601987, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cofactor required for sp1 transcriptional activation, subunit2, 150 kda (CRSP2, Accession NP_(—)004220.2) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRSP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCRSP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRSP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14259, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Cofactor requiredfor sp1 transcriptional activation, subunit 2, 150 kda (CRSP2, AccessionNP_(—)004220.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CRSP2.

Cysteine sulfinic acid decarboxylase (CSAD, Accession NP_(—)057073.2) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CSAD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CSAD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSADBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12878, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Cysteine sulfinicacid decarboxylase (CSAD, Accession NP_(—)057073.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CSAD.

Cug triplet repeat, rna binding protein 1 (CUGBP1, AccessionNP_(—)006551.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CUGBP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CUGBP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CUGBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7087, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Cug triplet repeat,rna binding protein 1 (CUGBP1, Accession NP_(—)006551.1), a gene whichregulates splicing and translation of various rnas. and therefore may beassociated with Myotonic dystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Myotonic dystrophy, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with CUGBP1.

The function of CUGBP1 has been established by previous studies. Whilean unstable CTG triplet repeat expansion is responsible for myotonicdystrophy (DM; 160900), the mechanism whereby this genetic defectinduces the disease is unknown. To detect proteins that bind to CTGtriplet repeats, Timchenko et al. (1996) performed bandshift analysisusing as probes double-stranded DNA fragments having CTG repeats andsingle-stranded oligonucleotides having CTG repeats or RNA CUG repeats.The proteins were derived from nuclear and cytoplasmic extracts of HeLacells, fibroblasts, and myotubes. Proteins binding to thedouble-stranded DNA repeat were inhibited by the nonlabeled repeat butnot by a nonspecific DNA fragment. Another protein binding to thesingle-stranded CTG probe and the RNA CUG probe was inhibited bynonlabeled CTG(8) and CUG(8) repeats. The protein binding only to theRNA repeat (CUG)8 was inhibited by nonlabeled (CUG)8 but not bynonlabeled single-or double-stranded CTG repeats. Furthermore, theprotein, designated CUG- binding protein (CUGBP) by the authors,exhibited no binding to an RNA oligonucleotide of triplet repeats of thesame length but having a different sequence, CGG. The CUG- bindingprotein was localized to the cytoplasm, whereas double-stranded DNAbinding proteins were localized to the nuclear extract. Thus, Timchenkoet al. (1996) concluded that several trinucleotide-binding proteinsexist and their specificity is determined by the triplet sequence. CTGtrinucleotide repeats encode CUG repeat regions in the correspondingmRNAs. Timchenko et al. (1996) identified 2 proteins, termed CUGBP1 andCUGBP2, that bind specifically to CUG repeats in RNA. They suggestedthat these 2 proteins, with masses of 49 kD and 51 kD, respectively, areisoforms encoded by the same gene. Timchenko et al. (1996) cloned agene, termed NAB50 by them, based on the interaction between its proteinproduct and the yeast Nab2 protein. The authors stated that the NAB50gene encodes the CUGBP1 and CUGBP2 proteins because anti- Nab50antibodies crossreacted with both CUGBP isoforms. The gene predicts a482-amino acid protein with a calculated molecular mass of 52 kD. Thepredicted protein contains 3 RNA-binding domains and is homologous tothe hnRNPs

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Timchenko, L. T.; Miller, J. W.; Timchenko, N. A.; DeVore, D. R.; Datar,K. V.; Lin, L.; Roberts, R.; Caskey, C. T.; Swanson, M. S.:Identification of a (CUG)n triplet repeat RNA-binding protein and itsexpression in myotonic dystrophy. Nucleic Acids Res. 24:4407-4414, 1996;and

Good, P. J.; Chen, Q.; Warner, S. J.; Herring, D. C.: A family of humanRNA-binding proteins related to the Drosophila Bruno transcriptionalregulator. J. Biol. Chem. 275:28583-28592.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CUGBP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601074, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chemokine (c-x-c motif) ligand 3 (CXCL3, AccessionNP_(—)002081.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CXCL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CXCL3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CXCL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16187, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 3 (CXCL3, Accession NP_(—)002081.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CXCL3.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily iic (mephenytoin 4-hydroxylase), polypeptide9 (CYP2C9, Accession NP_(—)000762.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP2C9 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP2C9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP2C9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily iic (mephenytoin 4-hydroxylase), polypeptide 9 (CYP2C9,Accession NP_(—)000762.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CYP2C9.

CYP51A1 (Accession NP_(—)000777.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP51A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP51A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP51A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2685, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of CYP51A1 (AccessionNP_(—)000777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP51A1.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily viiib (sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase),polypeptide 1 (CYP8B1, Accession NP_(—)004382.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP8B1 BINDING SITE1 and CYP8B1BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by CYP8B1, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP8B1BINDING SITE1 and CYP8B1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:704 and SEQID:3660 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily viiib (sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase), polypeptide 1 (CYP8B1,Accession NP_(—)004382.1), a gene which functions in bile acidbiosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP8B1.

The function of CYP8B1 has been established by previous studies. Zhangand Chiang (2001) showed that hepatocyte nuclear factor-4-alpha (HNF4A;600281) strongly activates CYP8B1 promoter activity, whereas CYP7Apromoter-binding factor (CPF, or NR5A2; 604453) has much less effect.The promoter activities were strongly repressed by bile acid. EMSA andsite-directed mutagenesis analysis indicated that HNF4A, CPF, and thebile acid response element have overlapping binding sites in CYP8B1.Mammalian 2-hybrid analysis demonstrated interaction of HNF4A with thesmall heterodimer partner (SHP; 604630). Functional analysis determinedthat SHP represses HNF4A-induced CYP8B1 transcription. Zhang and Chiang(2001) concluded that bile acids repress human CYP8B1 transcription byreducing the transactivation activity of HNF4A through the interactionof HNF4A with SHP and a reduction of HNF4A expression in liver. Gafvelset al. (1999) obtained cDNAs encoding human and mouse CYP8B1. Thededuced 501-amino acid human CYP8B1 protein is approximately 75%identical to the mouse and rabbit proteins. It contains a hydrophobic,membrane-spanning N terminus and conserved oxygen- binding,steroidogenic, and heme-binding segments. Northern blot analysisrevealed expression of a 3.9-kb CYP8B1 transcript in liver. In mouse,expression was restricted to liver.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gafvels, M.; Olin, M.; Chowdhary, B. P.; Raudsepp, T.; Andersson, U.;Persson, B.; Jansson, M.; Bjorkhem, I.; Eggertsen, G.: Structure andchromosomal assignment of the sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase gene (CYP8B1)in human and mouse: eukaryotic cytochrome P-450 gene devoid of introns.Genomics 56:184-196, 1999; and

Zhang, M.; Chiang, J. Y. L.: Transcriptional regulation of the humansterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase gene (CYP8B1): roles of hepatocyte nuclearfactor 4-alpha in mediating bile acid repre.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CYP8B1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602172, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dishevelled associated activator of morphogenesis 2 (DAAM2,Accession XP_166434.3) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DAAM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DAAM2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DAAM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3097, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Dishevelledassociated activator of morphogenesis 2 (DAAM2, AccessionXP_(—)166434.3), a gene which controls cell polarity and movement duringdevelopment. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DAAM2.

The function of DAAM2 has been established by previous studies. Bysequencing randomly selected cDNAs corresponding to relatively longtranscripts from brain, Nagase et al. (1997) identified a cDNA whichthey designated KIAA0381. The KIAA0381 cDNA encodes an 864-amino acidprotein predicted to be involved in cell division. RT-PCR analysisdetected expression of KIAA0381 in most tissues tested. Wnt (see OMIMRef. No. 164975) signaling via the frizzled receptor (Fz; OMIM Ref. No.600667) controls cell polarity and movement during development. Habas etal. (2001) reported that in human cells and during Xenopusembryogenesis, Wnt/Fz signaling activates the small GTPase Rho (OMIMRef. No. 165390), a key regulator of cytoskeleton architecture. Wnt/Fzactivation of Rho requires the cytoplasmic protein dishevelled (DVL;OMIM Ref. No. 601365) and a novel formin (see OMIM Ref. No. 136535)homology (FH) protein that they identified and named DAAM1 (OMIM Ref.No. 606626). Habas et al. (2001) identified DAAM2, which is identical toKIAA0381, as a protein that is closely related to DAAM1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Habas, R.; Kato, Y.; He, X.: Wnt/Frizzled activation of Rho regulatesvertebrate gastrulation and requires a novel Formin homology proteinDaam1. Cell 107:843-854, 2001; and

Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, K.; Nakajima, D.; Ohira, M.; Seki, N.; Miyajima,N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Nomura, N.; Ohara, O.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human gene.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DAAM2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606627, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dynactin 1 (p150, glued homolog, drosophila) (DCTN1,Accession NP_(—)004073.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DCTN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by DCTN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCTN1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5744, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Dynactin 1 (p150,glued homolog, drosophila) (DCTN1, Accession NP_(—)004073.2), a genewhich is a microtubule-based biologic motor protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DCTN1.

The function of DCTN1 has been established by previous studies.Cytoplasmic dynein is a microtubule-based biologic motor protein.Holzbaur and Tokito (1996) noted that dyneins were initially discoveredas enzymes that couple ATP hydrolysis to provide a force for cellularmotility in eukaryotic cilia and flagella. A distinct cytoplasmic formof dynein (OMIM Ref. No. 600112) was subsequently characterized andthought to be responsible for the intracellular retrograde motility ofvesicles and organelles along microtubules (Holzbaur and Vallee, 1994).A large macromolecular complex, dynactin, is required for thecytoplasmic dynein-driven movement of organelles along microtubules.Dynactin is composed of 10 distinct polypeptides of 150, 135, 62, 50,45, 42, 37, 32, 27, and 24 kD, with a combined mass of 10 milliondaltons. The largest polypeptide of the dynactin complex, p150(Glued),binds directly to microtubules and to cytoplasmic dynein. The binding ofdynactin to dynein is critical for neuronal function, as antibodies thatspecifically disrupt this binding block vesicle motility alongmicrotubules in extruded squid axoplasm. Holzbaur and Tokito (1996)stated that the dynein-dynactin interaction is probably a key componentof the mechanism of axonal transport of vesicles and organelles. Furtherevidence for a critical role for dynactin in vivo comes from theanalysis of mutations in the homologous gene in Drosophila. Mutantalleles of the ‘glued’ gene induced disruption of the neurons of theoptic lobe and compound eye in heterozygotes; null mutations are lethal.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Holzbaur, E. L. F.; Tokito, M. K.: Localization of the DCTN1 geneencoding p150(Glued) to human chromosome 2p13 by fluorescence in situhybridization. Genomics 31:398-399, 1996; and

Holzbaur, E. L. F.; Vallee, R. B.: Dyneins: molecular structure andcellular function. Ann. Rev. Cell Biol. 10:339-372, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DCTN1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601143, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. DEC1 (Accession NP_(—)059114.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DEC1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DEC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DEC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:927, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of DEC1 (AccessionNP_(—)059114.1), a gene which acts as a tumor suppressor associated withesophageal cancer. and therefore may be associated with Esophagealcancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Esophageal cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DEC1.

The function of DEC1 has been established by previous studies. Loss ofheterozygosity (LOH) is often shown at 9q31 in esophageal squamous cellcarcinomas (OMIM Ref. No. 133239) as well as in squamous cell carcinomasof developmentally related tissues such as bladder (OMIM Ref. No.109800), lung (OMIM Ref. No. 211980), and head and neck. Miura et al.(1996) delineated a region commonly deleted in esophageal squamous cellcarcinomas to a 200-kb segment at 9q32. Nishiwaki et al. (2000)sequenced overlapping clones in this commonly deleted region andidentified a possible candidate gene, which they named ‘deleted inesophageal cancer-1’ (DEC1). The DEC1 gene encodes a deduced 70-aminoacid protein. Northern blot analysis detected a 1.4- kb DEC1 transcriptin all tissues tested, with highest expression in prostate and testis.DEC1 expression was lower than normal and often absent in more than halfof the esophageal carcinomas examined. Furthermore, DEC1 cDNA was ableto exert growth suppressive activity in vitro. Although expression wasreduced, no genetic alteration was detected in the DEC1 gene in any ofthe cancers examined.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Miura, K.; Suzuki, K.; Tokino, T.; Isomura, M.; Inazawa, J.; Matsuno,S.; Nakamura, Y.: Detailed deletion mapping in squamous cell carcinomasof the esophagus narrows a region containing a putative tumor suppressorgene to about 200 kilobases on distal chromosome 9q. Cancer Res.56:1629-1634, 1996. ; and

Nishiwaki, T.; Daigo, Y.; Kawasoe, T.; Nakamura, Y.: Isolation andmutational analysis of a novel human cDNA, DEC1 (deleted in esophagealcancer 1), derived from the tumor suppressor l.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DEC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604767, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Defensin, beta 123 (DEFB123, Accession NP_(—)697019.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DEFB123BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DEFB123, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DEFB123 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13953, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Defensin, beta 123(DEFB123, Accession NP_(—)697019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DEFB123.

Digeorge syndrome critical region gene 7 (DGCR7, AccessionXP_(—)295022.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DGCR7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DGCR7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DGCR7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5400, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Digeorge syndromecritical region gene 7 (DGCR7, Accession XP_(—)295022.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DGCR7.

DJ473B4 (Accession NP_(—)062456.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DJ473B4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DJ473B4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DJ473B4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of DJ473B4 (AccessionNP_(—)062456.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DJ473B4.

DKFZP434A1315 (Accession NP_(—)115508.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434A1315 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434A1315, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434A1315 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18103, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434A1315(Accession NP_(—)115508.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434A1315.

DKFZP434B172 (Accession XP_(—)046264.6) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434B172 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434B172, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434B172 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1801, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434B172(Accession XP_(—)046264.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434B172.

DKFZp434F054 (Accession NP_(—)115635.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434F054 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434F054, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434F054 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9333, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434F054(Accession NP_(—)115635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434F054.

DKFZp434F142 (Accession NP_(—)115630.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434F142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434F142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434F142 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16769, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434F142(Accession NP_(—)115630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434F142.

DKFZP434H132 (Accession NP_(—)056307.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434H132 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434H132, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434H132 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15842, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434H132(Accession NP_(—)056307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434H132.

DKFZP434O047 (Accession NP_(—)056409.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434O047 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434O047, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434O047 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7685, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434O047(Accession NP_(—)056409.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434O047.

DKFZp451A175 (Accession NP_(—)694967.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp451A175 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp451A175, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp451A175 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9563, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp451A175(Accession NP_(—)694967.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp451A175.

DKFZp547I094 (Accession NP_(—)115531.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547I094 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547I094, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547I094 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18222, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547I094(Accession NP_(—)115531.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547I094.

DKFZP564C196 (Accession XP_(—)294974.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564C196 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564C196, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564C196 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16836, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564C196(Accession XP_(—)294974.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564C196.

DKFZP564D172 (Accession NP_(—)114431.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564D172 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564D172, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564D172 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8181, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564D172(Accession NP_(—)114431.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564D172.

DKFZP586B1621 (Accession NP_(—)056348.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586B1621 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586B1621, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586B1621 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17013, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586B1621(Accession NP_(—)056348.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586B1621.

DKFZP586M1523 (Accession NP_(—)056291.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586M1523 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586M1523, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586M1523 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7358, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586M1523(Accession NP_(—)056291.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586M1523.

DKFZP761F241 (Accession NP_(—)113643.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP761F241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP761F241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP761F241 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4962, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP761F241(Accession NP_(—)113643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP761F241.

DKFZp761G0122 (Accession NP_(—)689874.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761G0122 BINDING SITE1 throughDKFZp761G0122 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DKFZp761G0122, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZp761G0122 BINDING SITE1 throughDKFZp761G0122 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:8022, SEQ ID:6944 and SEQID:10800 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761G0122(Accession NP_(—)689874.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761G0122.

DKFZP761M1511 (Accession XP_(—)295135.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP761M1511 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP761M1511, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP761M1511 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20088, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP761M1511(Accession XP_(—)295135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP761M1511.

Dickkopf homolog 2 (xenopus laevis) (DKK2, Accession NP_(—)055236.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DKK2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DKK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DKK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17469, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Dickkopf homolog 2(xenopus laevis) (DKK2, Accession NP_(—)055236.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DKK2.

Dmrt-like family b with proline-rich c-terminal, 1 (DMRTB1, AccessionNP_(—)149056.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DMRTB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DMRTB1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMRTB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18599, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Dmrt-like family bwith proline-rich c-terminal, 1 (DMRTB1, Accession NP_(—)149056.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DMRTB1.

Dna (cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 3 alpha (DNMT3A, AccessionNP_(—)783329.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNMT3A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DNMT3A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNMT3A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18807, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 3 alpha (DNMT3A, AccessionNP_(—)783329.1), a gene which intervenes in de novo methylation of DNA.Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNMT3A.

The function of DNMT3A has been established by previous studies. De novomethylation of genomic DNA is a developmentally regulated process thatappears to play a pivotal role in regulation of genomic imprinting andX-chromosome inactivation in mammals. Aberrant de novo methylation ofgrowth regulatory genes is associated with tumorigenesis in humans(Baylin et al., 1998). However, Lei et al. (1996) showed that de novomethylation persists in embryonic stem (ES) cells lacking Dnmt1 (OMIMRef. No. 126375), which encodes the constitutive DNA methyltransferase1, indicating the existence of independently encoded de novomethyltransferases. By a TBLASTN search of the dbEST database usingfull-length bacterial type II cytosine-5 methyltransferase sequences asqueries, followed by isolation and sequencing of overlapping cDNAclones, Okano et al. (1998) identified 2 homologous genes in both humanand mouse that contain the highly conserved cytosine-5 methyltransferasemotifs. The mouse genes, termed Dnmt3a and Dnmt3b (OMIM Ref. No.602900), show little sequence similarity to mouse Dnmt1 and Dnmt2 (OMIMRef. No. 602478), and masc1 from Ascobolus. The Dnmt3a cDNA is 4,192 bpin length, encoding a protein of 908 amino acids. The human DNMT3A andDNMT3B cDNA are highly homologous to the mouse genes. Dnmt3a and Dnmt3btranscripts are abundantly expressed in undifferentiated embryonic stemcells. Okano et al. (1998) performed other experiments suggesting thatDnmt3a and Dnmt3b encode the long-sought de novo DNA methyltransferases.By FISH, Xie et al. (1999) mapped the DNMT3A gene to 2p23. Robertson etal. (1999) also mapped the DNMT3A gene to 2p23 using FISH

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DNMT3A.Okano et al. (1999) generated mice with targeted disruption of theDnmt3a and Dnmt3b genes. Inactivation of both genes blocked de novomethylation in embryonic stem cells and early embryos but had no effecton maintenance of imprinted methylation patterns. Dnmt3a -/- micedeveloped to term and appeared to be normal at birth. However, mosthomozygous mutant mice became runted and died at about 4 weeks of age.In contrast, no viable Dnmt3b -/- mice were recovered at birth.Dissection of embryos at different stages of development revealed thatDnmt3b - /-embryos had multiple developmental defects, including growthimpairment and rostral neural tube defects with variable severity atlater stages of development, though most of them appeared to developnormally before E9.5. Dnmt3a and Dnmt3b also exhibited nonoverlappingfunctions in development, with Dnmt3b specifically required formethylation of centromeric minor satellite repeats. These resultsindicated that both Dnmt3a and Dnmt3b are required for genomewide denovo methylation and are essential for mammalian development.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DNMT3A isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Okano, M.; Xie, S.; Li, E.: Cloning and characterization of a family ofnovel mammalian DNA (cytosine-5) methyltransferases. (Letter) NatureGenet. 19:219-220, 1998; and

Robertson, K. D.; Uzvolgy, E.; Liang, G.; Talmadge, C.; Sumegi, J.;Gonzales, F. A.; Jones, P. A.: The human DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs)1, 3a and 3b: coordinate mRNA expression in.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DNMT3A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602769, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dihydropyrimidinase-like 2 (DPYSL2, Accession NP_(—)001377.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DPYSL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DPYSL2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDPYSL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9773, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition ofDihydropyrimidinase-like 2 (DPYSL2, Accession NP_(—)001377.1), a genewhich is a member of the dihydropyrimidinase family. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DPYSL2.

The function of DPYSL2 has been established by previous studies.Hamajima et al. (1996) isolated a human cDNA encodingdihydropyrimidinase-like 2 (OMIM Ref. No. DPYSL2), called DRP2 by them,from a fetal brain cDNA library (see OMIM Ref. No. 222748). The DPYSL2protein has 572 amino acids. Northern blot analysis detected a 4.9-kbDPYSL2 transcript in all tissues examined except liver. Hamajima et al.(1996) noted that 3 ESTs mapped to 8p21 by Koyama et al. (1995)correspond to a portion of the coding region of DPYSL2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hamajima, N.; Matsuda, K.; Sakata, S.; Tamaki, N.; Sasaki, M.; Nonaka,M.: A novel gene family defined by human dihydropyrimidinase and threerelated proteins with differential tissue distribution. Gene180:157-163, 1996; and

Koyama, K.; Sudo, K.; Nakamura, Y.: Isolation of 115 human chromosome8-specific expressed-sequence tags by exon amplification. Genomics26:245-253, 1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DPYSL2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602463, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Developmentally regulated gtp binding protein 2 (DRG2,Accession NP_(—)001379.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DRG2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DRG2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DRG2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8205, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Developmentallyregulated gtp binding protein 2 (DRG2, Accession NP_(—)001379.1), a genewhich may play a role in cell proliferation, differentiation and death.Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DRG2.

The function of DRG2 has been established by previous studies. Using asubtractive hybridization strategy, Schenker et al. (1994) identifiedembryonic lung fibroblast cDNAs whose expression was selectivelyrepressed in SV40- transformed cells. One cDNA encoded a predicted364-amino acid protein that was designated DRG2. DRG2 contains the 5sequence motifs that are conserved in all GTP-binding proteins. Northernblot analysis detected DRG2 expression as a major 2-kb and a minor1.5-kb transcript in various tissues. The shorter mRNA appeared toresult from use of an alternative polyadenylation site. By fluorescencein situ hybridization, Schenker and Trueb (1997) mapped the DRG2 gene to17p13-p12. Vlangos et al. (2000) mapped the DRG2 gene to 17p11.2 withinthe Smith-Magenis syndrome critical region by somatic cell hybridanalysis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Schenker, T.; Lach, C.; Kessler, B.; Calderara, S.; Trueb, B.: A novelGTP-binding protein which is selectively repressed in SV40 transformedfibroblasts. J. Biol. Chem. 269:25447-25453, 1994; and

Vlangos, C. N.; Das, P.; Patel, P. I.; Elsea, S. H.: Assignment ofdevelopmentally regulated GTP-binding protein (DRG2) to human chromosomeband 17p11.2 with somatic cell hybrids and l.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DRG2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602986, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Deltex homolog 2 (drosophila) (DTX2, AccessionNP_(—)065943.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DTX2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DTX2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DTX2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15714, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Deltex homolog 2(drosophila) (DTX2, Accession NP_(—)065943.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DTX2.

Deoxythymidylate kinase (thymidylate kinase) (DTYMK, AccessionNP_(—)036277.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DTYMK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DTYMK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DTYMK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3722, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Deoxythymidylatekinase (thymidylate kinase) (DTYMK, Accession NP_(—)036277.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DTYMK.

DULLARD (Accession NP_(—)056158.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DULLARD BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DULLARD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DULLARD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11968, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of DULLARD (AccessionNP_(—)056158.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DULLARD.

Dishevelled, dsh homolog 3 (drosophila) (DVL3, Accession NP_(—)004414.2)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DVL3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DVL3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDVL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18567, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Dishevelled, dshhomolog 3 (drosophila) (DVL3, Accession NP_(—)004414.2), a gene whichregulates cell proliferation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DVL3.

The function of DVL3 has been established by previous studies. TheDrosophila dishevelled gene (dsh) encodes a cytoplasmic phosphoprotein(Klingensmith et al., 1994) that regulates cell proliferation, acting asa transducer molecule for developmental processes, includingsegmentation and neuroblast specification. Pizzuti et al. (1996) notedthat dsh is required for the function of the wingless gene product wg, asegment polarity gene homologous to the mammalian protooncogene WNT1(OMIM Ref. No. 164820). Pizzuti et al. (1996) reported the isolation andchromosomal mapping of 2 human dsh homologs, designated DVL1 (OMIM Ref.No. 601365) and DVL3 by them. The human dsh homologs were isolated froma fetal brain cDNA library. DVL3 encodes a predicted 716-amino acidpolypeptide that shows 74% nucleotide homology with human DVL1 and 71%homology with the mouse Dvl1 gene. DVL1 and DVL3 share 64% amino acididentity. Pizzuti et al. (1996) reported that homology is particularlyhigh in the N-terminal region and that there is more divergence in theC-terminal regions. PCR carried out using DNA from rodent human somaticcell hybrids and DVL3 specific primers led to the assignment of DVL3 tohuman chromosome 3. Pizzuti et al. (1996) regionally assigned DVL3 toband 3q27 using fluorescence in situ hybridization. Hybridization ofpoly(A) mRNA with the DVL3 cDNA revealed a 2.9-kb transcript withabundant expression in skeletal muscle, pancreas and heart. They alsodetected 5.9-kb and 5.0-kb transcripts in skeletal muscle, adult liver,adult heart, pancreas, and placenta. The 5.9-kb form was abundant infetal tissues but the 5.0-kb form was absent from these tissues. Pizzutiet al. (1996) noted that Charcot-Marie- tooth type 2B (OMIM Ref. No.600882) maps to chromosome 3q. Bui et al. (1997) also isolated humanDVL3, which shares 98% amino acid identity with mouse Dvl3 and 49% withDrosophila dsh. The authors confirmed the chromosomal localization at3p27. Semenov and Snyder (1997) isolated 3 human genes encoding proteinshomologous to Drosophila dsh. The cDNA sequence of DVL3 reported bySemenov and Snyder (1997) differs from the previously reported sequencesdeposited in GenBank. Bui et al. (1997) detected expression of DVL3 mRNAin B cells, breast, kidney, bladder, endometrium, and 2 primaryendometrial cultures. It was detected equally in normal human breasttissues and tumors and in colorectal samples of normal tissues, polyps,and tumors.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pizzuti, A.; Amati, F.; Calabrese, G.; Mari, A.; Colosimo, A; Silani,V.; Giardino, L.; Ratti, A.; Penso, D.; Calza, L.; Palka, G.; Scarlato,G.; Novelli, G.; Dallapicolla, B.: cDNA characterization and chromosomalmapping of two human homologs of the Drosophila dishevelled polaritygene. Hum. Molec. Genet. 5:953-958, 1996; and

Semenov, M. V.; Snyder, M.: Human dishevelled genes constitute aDHR-containing multigene family. Genomics 42:302-310, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DVL3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601368, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ephrin-b2 (EFNB2, Accession NP_(—)004084.1) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EFNB2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby EFNB2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EFNB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8500, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Ephrin-b2 (EFNB2,Accession NP_(—)004084.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EFNB2.

Ets homologous factor (EHF, Accession NP_(—)758433.1) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EHF BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by EHF, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EHFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7855, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Ets homologousfactor (EHF, Accession NP_(—)758433.1), a gene which is Member of theESE subfamily of Ets transcription factors. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHF.

The function of EHF has been established by previous studies. Bysearching an EST database, Kas et al. (2000) identified an EST withsequence similarity to the ETS domain of human ESE1 (ELF3; 602191). Theyobtained a full-length cDNA encoding EHF, which they called ESE3, byusing 5-prime RACE on human prostate cDNA. RT-PCR analysis identified 2alternatively spliced forms of ESE3, ESE3a and ESE3b. Sequence analysispredicted that ESE3a encodes a 277-amino acid protein with a molecularmass of 32.3 kD, while ESE3b encodes a 300-amino acid protein with amolecular mass of 34.9 kD. The C-terminal ETS domain of ESE3 is 84% and65% identical to the ETS domains of ESE1 and ESE2 (ELF5; 605169),respectively. Northern blot analysis detected a 5.9-kb ESE3 transcriptin pancreas and prostate, with lower levels detected in kidney andcolon. Dot blot analysis detected high levels of ESE3 expression insalivary gland, prostate, and trachea, with lower levels detected incolon, mammary gland, pancreas, lung, stomach, appendix, fetal kidney,and fetal lung. Using RT-PCR on primary and tumor-derived cell lines,the authors detected expression of ESE3 in tumor cells of epithelialorigin. Gel-shift experiments showed binding of ESE3 to 3 high- affinitybinding sites in the MET (OMIM Ref. No. 164860) promoter. Cotransfectionof ESE3 expression vectors with a MET promoter-luciferase reporterconstruct demonstrated that both ESE3a and ESE3b act as transcriptionalactivators on this promoter. Kleinbaum et al. (1999) mapped the EHF geneto 11p12 by somatic cell hybrid analysis and FISH.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kas, K.; Finger, E.; Grall, F.; Gu, X.; Akbarali, Y.; Boltax, J.; Weiss,A.; Oettgen, P.; Kapeller, R.; Libermann, T. A.: ESE-3, a novel memberof an epithelium- specific Ets transcription factor subfamily,demonstrates different target gene specificity from ESE-1. J. Biol.Chem. 275:2986-2998, 2000; and

Kleinbaum, L. A.; Duggan, C.; Ferreira, E.; Coffey, G. P.; Buttice, G.;Burton, F. H.: Human chromosomal localization, tissue/tumor expression,and regulatory function of the ets fami.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EHF are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605439, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ets homologous factor (EHF, Accession NP_(—)036285.2) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EHF BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EHF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EHF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7855, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Ets homologousfactor (EHF, Accession NP_(—)036285.2), a gene which is Member of theESE subfamily of Ets transcription factors. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHF.

The function of EHF has been established by previous studies. Bysearching an EST database, Kas et al. (2000) identified an EST withsequence similarity to the ETS domain of human ESE1 (ELF3; 602191). Theyobtained a full-length cDNA encoding EHF, which they called ESE3, byusing 5-prime RACE on human prostate cDNA. RT-PCR analysis identified 2alternatively spliced forms of ESE3, ESE3a and ESE3b. Sequence analysispredicted that ESE3a encodes a 277-amino acid protein with a molecularmass of 32.3 kD, while ESE3b encodes a 300-amino acid protein with amolecular mass of 34.9 kD. The C-terminal ETS domain of ESE3 is 84% and65% identical to the ETS domains of ESE1 and ESE2 (ELF5; 605169),respectively. Northern blot analysis detected a 5.9-kb ESE3 transcriptin pancreas and prostate, with lower levels detected in kidney andcolon. Dot blot analysis detected high levels of ESE3 expression insalivary gland, prostate, and trachea, with lower levels detected incolon, mammary gland, pancreas, lung, stomach, appendix, fetal kidney,and fetal lung. Using RT-PCR on primary and tumor-derived cell lines,the authors detected expression of ESE3 in tumor cells of epithelialorigin. Gel-shift experiments showed binding of ESE3 to 3 high- affinitybinding sites in the MET (OMIM Ref. No. 164860) promoter. Cotransfectionof ESE3 expression vectors with a MET promoter-luciferase reporterconstruct demonstrated that both ESE3a and ESE3b act as transcriptionalactivators on this promoter. Kleinbaum et al. (1999) mapped the EHF geneto 11p12 by somatic cell hybrid analysis and FISH.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kas, K.; Finger, E.; Grall, F.; Gu, X.; Akbarali, Y.; Boltax, J.; Weiss,A.; Oettgen, P.; Kapeller, R.; Libermann, T. A.: ESE-3, a novel memberof an epithelium- specific Ets transcription factor subfamily,demonstrates different target gene specificity from ESE-1. J. Biol.Chem. 275:2986-2998, 2000; and

Kleinbaum, L. A.; Duggan, C.; Ferreira, E.; Coffey, G. P.; Buttice, G.;Burton, F. H.: Human chromosomal localization, tissue/tumor expression,and regulatory function of the ets fami.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EHF are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605439, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Enoyl-coenzyme a, hydratase/3-hydroxyacyl coenzyme adehydrogenase (EHHADH, Accession NP_(—)001957.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EHHADH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byEHHADH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EHHADH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11906, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Enoyl-coenzyme a,hydratase/3-hydroxyacyl coenzyme a dehydrogenase (EHHADH, AccessionNP_001957.1), a gene which functions in the peroxisomal beta-oxidationpathway and therefore may be associated with Peroxisomal disorders.Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Peroxisomal disorders, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EHHADH.

The function of EHHADH has been established by previous studies. Hoefleret al. (1994) reported the full-length cDNA sequence of theenoyl-CoA-hydratase:3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase bifunctional enzyme.The cDNA sequence spans 3,779 nucleotides with an open reading frame of2,169 nucleotides.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of EHHADH.Qi et al. (1999) generated Lpb null mice. Mutant mice were viable andfertile and exhibited no detectable gross phenotypic defects. The onlydefect was a blunting of peroxisome proliferative response uponchallenge with a peroxisome proliferator. The absence of appreciablechanges in lipid metabolism indicated that enoyl-CoAs, generated in theclassical system in Lpb null mice, were diverted to theD-hydroxy-specific system for metabolism by Dpb (OMIM Ref. No. 601860).

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for EHHADH isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hoefler, G.; Forstner, M.; McGuinness, M. C.; Hulla, W.; Hiden, M.;Krisper, P.; Kenner, L.; Ried, T.; Lengauer, C.; Zechner, R.; mOser, H.W.; Chen, G. L.: cDNA cloning of the human peroxisomal enoyl-CoAhydratase:3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase bifunctional enzyme andlocalization to chromosome 3q26.3-3q28: a free left Alu arm is insertedin the 3-prime noncoding region. Genomics 19:60-67, 1994; and

Qi, C.; Zhu, Y.; Pan, J.; Usuda, N.; Maeda, N.; Yeldandi, A. V.; Rao, M.S.; Hashimoto, T.; Reddy, J. K.: Absence of spontaneous peroxisomeproliferation in enoyl- CoA hydratase/L-3-hyd.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EHHADH arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607037, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. EI24 (Accession NP_(—)004870.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EI24 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EI24,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EI24 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3180, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of EI24 (AccessionNP_(—)004870.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EI24.

Elongation of very long chain fatty acids (fen1/elo2, sur4/elo3,yeast)-like 2 (ELOVL2, Accession NP_(—)060240.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ELOVL2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byELOVL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ELOVL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11804, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Elongation of verylong chain fatty acids (fen1/elo2, sur4/elo3, yeast)-like 2 (ELOVL2,Accession NP_(—)060240.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ELOVL2.

EMR3 (Accession NP_(—)693634.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3525, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of EMR3 (AccessionNP_(—)693634.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EMR3.

ENDOGLYX1 (Accession NP_(—)079032.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ENDOGLYX1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byENDOGLYX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ENDOGLYX1 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11245, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of ENDOGLYX1(Accession NP_(—)079032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ENDOGLYX1.

Enolase 1, (alpha) (ENO1, Accession NP_(—)001419.1) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ENO1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ENO1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ENO1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19121, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Enolase 1, (alpha)(ENO1, Accession NP_(—)001419.1), a gene which is a glycolytic enzyme.Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ENO1.

The function of ENO1 has been established by previous studies. Enolaseis a glycolytic enzyme (2-phospho-D-glycerate hydrolyase; EC 4.2.1.11).Each of the 3 ENO isoenzymes is a homodimer composed of 2 alpha (ENO1),2 gamma (ENO2; 131360), or 2 beta (ENO3; 131370) subunits. Isoenzymealpha (ENO1) is present in most tissues, whereas the beta form (ENO3) islocalized to muscle and the gamma form (ENO2) is found only in nervoustissue. Giallongo et al. (1986) cloned and sequenced a full-length cDNAfor human alpha-enolase. Its coding region was found to be 1,299 baseslong. The 433-amino acid protein shows 67% homology to yeast enolase and94% homology to rat nonneural enolase. Wistow et al. (1988) presentedevidence for the remarkable conclusion that alpha-enolase is encoded bythe same gene that encodes tau-crystallin, a lens structural protein.Giblett et al. (1974) observed an electrophoretic variant of red cellPPH among Cree Indians. Linkage was found with the Rhesus locus. Sincethe Rh locus has been assigned to chromosome 1 and since cellhybridization studies assign the PPH locus to chromosome 1, the new dataare consistent. The Goss-Harris method of mapping combines features ofrecombinational study in families and synteny tests in hybrid cells. Asapplied to chromosome 1, the method shows that AK2 and UMPK are distalto PGM1 and that the order of the loci is PGM1: UMPK: (AK2, alpha-FUC):ENO1 (Goss and Harris, 1977). Comings (1972) and Ohno (1973) suggestedthat during vertebrate evolution tetraploidization occurred 2-3 hundredmillion years ago and that chromosomal events that tend to preserveancestral linkage groups, such as Robertsonian fusions, inversions andgene duplications, have been favored. Demonstration of linkage ofhomologous genes supports this hypothesis. D'Ancona et al. (1977)regionalized ENO1 to 1pter-p36.13. Lalley et al. (1978) demonstratedsynteny of enolase, PGD (OMIM Ref. No. 172200), PGM1 (OMIM Ref. No.171900), and AK2 (OMIM Ref. No. 103020) on chromosome 4 of the mouse;they are on 1p of man. Feo et al. (1990) concluded that there is asingle alpha-enolase pseudogene in the human genome. This intronless,processed pseudogene was mapped to chromosome 1 by Southern blotanalysis of rodent-human hybrid cell DNAs; thus, it is on the samechromosome as the functional gene. Ribaudo et al. (1996) confirmed theassignment of ENO1P to chromosome 1. By fluorescence in situhybridization, they found that it is located on 1q41-q42, whereas thefunctional gene is located on the short arm of that chromosome. Lachantet al. (1986) and Lachant and Tanaka (1987) reported 4 generations of aCaucasian family with hereditary red cell enolase deficiency. Partialdeficiency in this kindred behaved as an autosomal dominant and wasassociated with a spherocytic phenotype, although a normal acidifiedglycerol lysis test suggested that the spherocytes of enolase deficiencyare different from those of hereditary spherocytosis (OMIM Ref. No.182900). Clinical expression of enolase deficiency varied in thisfamily. Some had slightly low hematocrit with elevated reticulocytes,while others had no evidence of anemia or hemolysis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ribaudo, M. R.; Di Leonardo, A.; Rubino, P.; Giallongo, A.; Feo, S.:Assignment of enolase processed pseudogene (ENO1P) to human chromosome 1bands 1q41-q42. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 74:201-202, 1996; and

Feo, S.; Oliva, D.; Arico, B.; Barba, G.; Cali, L.; Giallongo, A.: Thehuman genome contains a single processed pseudogene for alpha enolaselocated on chromosome 1. DNA Sequence 1:79.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ENO1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 172430, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.9 (dematin) (EPB49,Accession NP_(—)001969.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EPB49 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EPB49,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPB49 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9779, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Erythrocytemembrane protein band 4.9 (dematin) (EPB49, Accession NP_(—)001969.1), agene which is an actin-bundling protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EPB49.

The function of EPB49 has been established by previous studies. Chishtiet al. (1989) proposed the name dematin (from the Greek ‘dema,’ abundle) for an actin-bundling protein originally identified in the humanerythroid membrane skeleton. It consists of 2 polypeptide chains of 48and 52 kD that have been identified as protein 4.9 on SDS/polyacrylamidegels. In solution, dematin exists as a trimer and bundles actinfilaments in a phosphorylation- dependent manner. Its actin-bundlingactivity is abolished upon phosphorylation by cAMP- dependent proteinkinase and is restored after dephosphorylation. See review of Gilliganand Bennett (1993). Rana et al. (1993) reported the complete primarystructure of human erythroid dematin, whose sequence includes a homologof the ‘headpiece’ sequence found at the C-terminus of villin (OMIM Ref.No. 193040). The headpiece is essential for villin function in inducingmicrovillar development and actin redistribution. The widespreadexpression of dematin transcripts in human tissue suggests that dematinand its homologs may substitute for villin in villin- negative tissuesto regulate actin reorganization by a phosphorylation-regulatedmechanism. Peters et al. (1995) demonstrated that the murine dematingene, symbolized Epb4.9, maps to chromosome 14. They raised thepossibility that dematin mutations may be involved in neurologicabnormalities in the mouse. Although dematin is an actin-bundlingprotein of the erythroid membrane skeleton, it is abundantly expressedin human brain, heart, skeletal muscle, kidney, and lung. Azim et al.(1995) noted that the 48-kD subunit of dematin contains the headpiecedomain of villin which is essential for its morphogenic function invivo. Azim et al. (1995) reported the primary structure of the 52-kDsubunit of dematin which differs from the 48-kD subunit by a 22-aminoacid insertion within its headpiece domain. A unique feature of theinsertion sequence of the 52-kD subunit is its homology to erythrocyteprotein 4.2 (OMIM Ref. No. 177070). Using somatic cell hybrid panels andfluorescence in situ hybridization, Azim et al. (1995) localized thedematin gene to 8p21.1, a site distal to the locus of ankyrin (OMIM Ref.No. 182900) at 8p11.2. Azim et al. (1996) demonstrated that dematin andprotein 4.2 (OMIM Ref. No. 177070) bind ATP. Although the functionalsignificance is not clear, the findings open new perspectives for thefunction of these 2 proteins in vivo. By using homologous recombinationin mouse embryonic stem cells, Khanna et al. (2002) deleted theheadpiece domain of dematin to evaluate its function in vivo. Dematinheadpiece-null mice were viable and born at the expected mendelianratio. Hematologic evaluation showed evidence of compensated anemia andspherocytosis in these mice, however. The headpiece-null erythrocyteswere osmotically fragile, and displayed reduced deformability andfilterability. In vitro, significantly greater membrane fragmentation ofthese erythrocytes was demonstrated. Biochemical characterization showeda weakened membrane skeleton evidenced by reduced association ofspectrin and actin to the plasma membrane. Together, these resultsprovided evidence for the physiologic significance of dermatin anddemonstrated a role for the headpiece domain in the maintenance ofstructural integrity and mechanical properties of red cells in vivo.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Khanna, R.; Chang, S. H.; Andrabi, S.; Azam, M.; Kim, A.; Rivera, A.;Brugnara, C.; Low, P. S.; Liu, S.-C.; Chishti, A. H.: Headpiece domainof dematin is required for the stability of the erythrocyte membrane.Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 99:6637-6642, 2002; and

Peters, L. L.; Eicher, E. M.; Azim, A. C.; Chishti, A. H.: The geneencoding the erythrocyte membrane skeleton protein dematin (Epb4.9) mapsto mouse chromosome 14. Genomics 26:634-63.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EPB49 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 125305, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. F11R (Accession NP_(—)653084.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by F11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7420, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653084.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)058642.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)058642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653085.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653086.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653087.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

Fatty-acid-coenzyme a ligase, long-chain 4 (FACL4, AccessionNP_(—)075266.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FACL4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FACL4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FACL4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7050, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Fatty-acid-coenzymea ligase, long-chain 4 (FACL4, Accession NP_(—)075266.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FACL4.

Fatty-acid-coenzyme a ligase, long-chain 4 (FACL4, AccessionNP_(—)004449.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FACL4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FACL4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FACL4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7050, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Fatty-acid-coenzymea ligase, long-chain 4 (FACL4, Accession NP_(—)004449.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FACL4.

Fatty-acid-coenzyme a ligase, long-chain 5 (FACL5, AccessionNP_(—)057318.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FACL5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FACL5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FACL5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17702, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Fatty-acid-coenzymea ligase, long-chain 5 (FACL5, Accession NP_(—)057318.1), a gene whichmay be involved in fatty acid metabolism; contains an AMP-binding domainand therefore may be associated with Malignant gliomas. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMalignant gliomas, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FACL5.

The function of FACL5 has been established by previous studies. Acyl-CoAsynthetase (ACS; EC 6.2.1.3) catalyzes the formation of acyl-CoA fromfatty acid, ATP, and CoA. This reaction is essential in mammalian fattyacid metabolism. In addition, ACS mediates the transportation of fattyacids into cells by cooperating with the fatty acid transporter protein(FATP; 600691). Oikawa et al. (1998) cloned rat Acs5 and found that itis highly expressed in proliferating 3T3- L1 cells. By screening a livercDNA library with rat ACS5 as the probe, Yamashita et al. (2000)isolated a cDNA encoding human ACS5. The deduced 683-amino acid proteinshares approximately 80% amino acid identity with the rat sequence.Northern blot analysis detected 2 major ACS5 transcripts of 2.5 and 3.7kb in a wide range of tissues, with highest expression in uterus andspleen. Markedly increased levels of ACS5 transcripts were detected in aglioma line and in primary gliomas of grade IV malignancy, while ACS5expression was found to be low in normal brain. Yamashita et al. (2000)found that cultured glioma cells infected with an adenovirus encodingACS5 displayed induced cell growth on exposure to palmitate. Consistentwith the induction of cell growth, the virus-infected cells displayedinduced uptake of palmitate. These results demonstrated a novel fattyacid-induced glioma cell growth mediated by ACS5.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Oikawa, E.; Iijima, H.; Suzuki, T.; Sasano, H.; Sato, H.; Kamataki, A.;Nagura, H.; Kang, M. J.; Fujino, T.; Suzuki, H.; Yamamoto, T. T.: Anovel acyl-CoA synthetase, ACS5, expressed in intestinal epithelialcells and proliferating preadipocytes. J. Biochem. 124:679-685, 1998;and

Yamashita, Y.; Kumabe, T.; Cho, Y.-Y.; Watanabe, M.; Kawagishi, J.;Yoshimoto, T.; Fujino, T.; Kang, M.-J.; Yamamoto, T. T.: Fatty acidinduced glioma cell growth is mediated by the a.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FACL5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605677, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 2 (FBXL2, AccessionNP_(—)036289.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FBXL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FBXL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FBXL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11065, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of F-box andleucine-rich repeat protein 2 (FBXL2, Accession NP_(—)036289.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FBXL2.

Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23, Accession NP_(—)065689.1) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF23 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FGF23, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGF23BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15431, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 23 (FGF23, Accession NP_(—)065689.1), a gene which a member ofthe fibroblast growth factor family. And therefore is associated withAutosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Autosomal dominanthypophosphatemic rickets, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FGF23.

The function of FGF23 has been established by previous studies. TheFGF23 gene encodes a member of the fibroblast growth factor family thatis mutant in autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets (OMIM Ref. No.193100). Using the mouse Fgf23 sequence as query, Yamashita et al.(2000) identified FGF23 in a genomic database. They cloned thefull-length cDNA from a placenta library. The deduced 251-amino acidprotein contains an N-terminal 24-amino acid signal sequence. FGF23shares 72% sequence identity with mouse Fgf23, and 24% and 22% identitywith human FGF21 and FGF19, respectively. By quantitative PCR, Yamashitaet al. (2000) found highest expression of Fgf23 in mouse brain and lowerexpression in thymus. In situ hybridization of mouse brain revealeddiscrete specific labeling only in the ventrolateral thalamic nucleus.Autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets (ADHR; 193100) ischaracterized by low serum phosphorus concentrations, rickets,osteomalacia, leg deformities, short stature, bone pain, and dentalabscesses. The ADHR Consortium (2000) described a positional cloningapproach used to identify the gene mutated in ADHR. They identifiedmutations in the FGF23 gene in affected members of families segregatingADHR. The ADHR Consortium (2000) found that the FGF23 gene lies 54 kbtelomeric of FGF6 (OMIM Ref. No. 134921) on 12p13.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Yamashita, T.; Yoshioka, M.; Itoh, N.: Identification of a novelfibroblast growth factor, FGF-23, preferentially expressed in theventrolateral thalamic nucleus of the brain. Biochem. Biophys. Res.Commun. 277:494-498, 2000; and

ADHR Consortium : Autosomal dominant hypophosphataemic rickets isassociated with mutations in FGF23. Nature Genet. 26:345-348, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FGF23 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605380, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FKSG44 (Accession NP_(—)114110.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FKSG44 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFKSG44, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FKSG44 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FKSG44 (AccessionNP_(—)114110.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FKSG44.

FLJ11259 (Accession NP_(—)060840.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11259 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11259,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11259 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1282, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11259 (AccessionNP_(—)060840.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11259.

FLJ11280 (Accession NP_(—)060849.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11280 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11280,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11280 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5027, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11280 (AccessionNP_(—)060849.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11280.

FLJ11539 (Accession NP_(—)079024.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11539 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11539,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11539 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16128, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11539 (AccessionNP_(—)079024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11539.

FLJ11565 (Accession NP_(—)078933.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11565 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11565,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11565 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4833, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11565 (AccessionNP_(—)078933.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11565.

FLJ11608 (Accession NP_(—)078833.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11608 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11608,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11608 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4010, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11608 (AccessionNP_(—)078833.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11608.

FLJ12221 (Accession XP_(—)031342.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12221 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12221,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12221 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15788, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12221 (AccessionXP_(—)031342.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12221.

FLJ12270 (Accession XP_(—)290704.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12270 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12270,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12270 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6928, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12270 (AccessionXP_(—)290704.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12270.

FLJ12425 (Accession XP_(—)098290.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12425 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12425,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12425 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3483, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12425 (AccessionXP_(—)098290.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12425.

FLJ12552 (Accession NP_(—)073743.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12552 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12552,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12552 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3923, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12552 (AccessionNP_(—)073743.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12552.

FLJ12704 (Accession NP_(—)079274.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12704 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12704,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12704 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:871, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12704 (AccessionNP_(—)079274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12704.

FLJ12788 (Accession NP_(—)071937.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12788 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12788,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12788 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2532, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12788 (AccessionNP_(—)071937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12788.

FLJ13154 (Accession NP_(—)078874.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13154 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13154,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13154 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17478, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13154 (AccessionNP_(—)078874.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13154.

FLJ13204 (Accession NP_(—)079037.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13204 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13204,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13204 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7166, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13204 (AccessionNP_(—)079037.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13204.

FLJ13710 (Accession NP_(—)079093.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13710 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13710,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13710 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13710 (AccessionNP_(—)079093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13710.

FLJ13855 (Accession NP_(—)075567.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13855 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13855 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ13855, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13855BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13855 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5049 and SEQID:13447 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13855 (AccessionNP_(—)075567.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13855.

FLJ14146 (Accession NP_(—)078985.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14146 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14146,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14146 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14146 (AccessionNP_(—)078985.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14146.

FLJ14442 (Accession NP_(—)116174.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14442 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14442 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ14442, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14442BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14442 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8273 and SEQID:17024 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14442 (AccessionNP_(—)116174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14442.

FLJ14751 (Accession NP_(—)116223.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14751 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14751,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14751 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3661, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14751 (AccessionNP_(—)116223.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14751.

FLJ20060 (Accession NP_(—)060115.3) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20060 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20060,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20060 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14321, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20060 (AccessionNP_(—)060115.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20060.

FLJ20232 (Accession NP_(—)061881.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20232 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20232,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20232 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8193, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20232 (AccessionNP_(—)061881.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20232.

FLJ20400 (Accession NP_(—)060274.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20400 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20400 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ20400, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20400BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20400 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12810 andSEQ ID:4963 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20400 (AccessionNP_(—)060274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20400.

FLJ20489 (Accession NP_(—)060312.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20489 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20489,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20489 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7395, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20489 (AccessionNP_(—)060312.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20489.

FLJ20758 (Accession NP_(—)060422.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20758 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20758,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20758 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19231, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20758 (AccessionNP_(—)060422.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20758.

FLJ20813 (Accession NP_(—)060431.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20813 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20813,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20813 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11077, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20813 (AccessionNP_(—)060431.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20813.

FLJ20886 (Accession NP_(—)079475.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20886 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20886,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20886 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20886 (AccessionNP_(—)079475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20886.

FLJ21596 (Accession NP_(—)079099.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21596 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21596,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21596 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19872, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21596 (AccessionNP_(—)079099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21596.

FLJ22175 (Accession NP_(—)079437.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22175 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22175,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22175 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12089, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22175 (AccessionNP_(—)079437.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22175.

FLJ22184 (Accession XP_(—)300713.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22184 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22184,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22184 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8410, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22184 (AccessionXP_(—)300713.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22184.

FLJ22301 (Accession NP_(—)079112.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22301 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22301,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22301 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:889, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22301 (AccessionNP_(—)079112.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22301.

FLJ22944 (Accession NP_(—)079421.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22944 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22944,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22944 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5374, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22944 (AccessionNP_(—)079421.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22944.

FLJ23510 (Accession NP_(—)078996.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23510 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23510,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23510 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12934, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23510 (AccessionNP_(—)078996.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23510.

FLJ30594 (Accession NP_(—)694556.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ30594 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30594,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30594 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2004, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30594 (AccessionNP_(—)694556.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ30594.

FLJ30681 (Accession XP_(—)166291.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ30681 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30681,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30681 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8907, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30681 (AccessionXP_(—)166291.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ30681.

FLJ31052 (Accession NP_(—)689591.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ31052 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31052,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31052 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18738, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31052 (AccessionNP_(—)689591.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ31052.

FLJ31121 (Accession NP_(—)653324.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ31121 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31121,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31121 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12105, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31121 (AccessionNP_(—)653324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ31121.

FLJ31614 (Accession NP_(—)689786.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ31614 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31614,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31614 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3137, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31614 (AccessionNP_(—)689786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ31614.

FLJ32115 (Accession NP_(—)689534.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32115 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32115,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32115 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17063, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32115 (AccessionNP_(—)689534.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32115.

FLJ32784 (Accession NP_(—)653224.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32784 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32784,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32784 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15892, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32784 (AccessionNP_(—)653224.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32784.

FLJ33084 (Accession NP_(—)689713.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ33084 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33084,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33084 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17824, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33084 (AccessionNP_(—)689713.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ33084.

FLJ33620 (Accession XP_(—)087304.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ33620 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ33620, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33620BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20089, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33620 (AccessionXP_(—)087304.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ33620.

FLJ33641 (Accession NP_(—)689900.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ33641 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33641,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33641 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:460, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33641 (AccessionNP_(—)689900.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ33641.

FLJ36208 (Accession XP_(—)208927.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ36208 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36208,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36208 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17922, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36208 (AccessionXP_(—)208927.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ36208.

FLJ36888 (Accession NP_(—)849152.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ36888 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ36888, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36888BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2080, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36888 (AccessionNP_(—)849152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ36888.

FLJ36888 (Accession XP_(—)059053.7) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ36888 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ36888, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36888BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2080, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36888 (AccessionXP_(—)059053.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ36888.

FLJ37735 (Accession NP_(—)787087.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ37735 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37735,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37735 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:890, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37735 (AccessionNP_(—)787087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ37735.

FLJ37927 (Accession NP_(—)689836.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ37927 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37927,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37927 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:832, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37927 (AccessionNP_(—)689836.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ37927.

FLJ38359 (Accession NP_(—)689731.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ38359 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38359,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38359 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38359 (AccessionNP_(—)689731.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ38359.

FLJ38705 (Accession NP_(—)776193.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ38705 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38705,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38705 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13655, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38705 (AccessionNP_(—)776193.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ38705.

FLJ90254 (Accession NP_(—)775962.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ90254 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90254,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90254 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4053, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90254 (AccessionNP_(—)775962.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ90254.

FLJ90583 (Accession NP_(—)776189.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ90583 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90583,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90583 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90583 (AccessionNP_(—)776189.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ90583.

FOXP4 (Accession NP_(—)612466.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FOXP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FOXP4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXP4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4743, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FOXP4 (AccessionNP_(—)612466.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FOXP4.

FRCP2 (Accession NP_(—)715637.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FRCP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FRCP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FRCP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7324, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of FRCP2 (AccessionNP_(—)715637.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FRCP2.

Fucosyltransferase 6 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT6, AccessionNP_(—)000141.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FUT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FUT6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FUT6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:979, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Fucosyltransferase6 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT6, Accession NP_(—)000141.1), agene which is involved in the biosynthesis of the e-selectin ligand,sialyl-lewis x. catalyzes the transfer of fucose from gdp-beta-fucose toalpha-2,3 sialylated substrates. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FUT6.

The function of FUT6 has been established by previous studies. Thealpha-1,3-fucosyltransferases constitute a large family ofglycosyltransferases with a high degree of homology. The enzymes of thisfamily comprise 3 main activity patterns called myeloid, plasma, andLewis, based on their capacity to transfer alpha- L-fucose to distinctoligosaccharide acceptors, their sensitivity to N-ethylmaleimideinhibition, their cation requirements, and their tissue-specificexpression patterns. The different categories ofalpha-1,3-fucosyltransferases are sequentially expressed duringembryo-fetal development.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Brinkman-Van der Linden, E. C. M.; Mollicone, R.; Oriol, R.; Larson, G.;Van den Eijnden, D. H.; Van Dijk, W.: A missense mutation in the FUT6gene results in total absence of alpha-3-fucosylation of humanalpha-1-acid glycoprotein. J. Biol. Chem. 271:14492-14495, 1996; and

Cameron, H. S.; Szczepaniak, D.; Weston, B. W.: Expression of humanchromosome 19p alpha-(1,3)-fucosyltransferase genes in normal tissues:alternative splicing, polyadenylation, and is.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FUT6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 136836, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1,Accession NP_(—)068704.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GABBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GABBR1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABBR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9955, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-aminobutyricacid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, Accession NP_(—)068704.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GABBR1.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, AccessionNP_(—)068705.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GABBR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABBR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-aminobutyricacid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, Accession NP_(—)068705.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GABBR1.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, AccessionNP_(—)001461.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GABBR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABBR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-aminobutyricacid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, Accession NP_(—)001461.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GABBR1.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, AccessionNP_(—)068703.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GABBR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABBR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-aminobutyricacid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, Accession NP_(—)068703.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GABBR1.

Glutamate decarboxylase 1 (brain, 67 kda) (GAD1, AccessionNP_(—)000808.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GAD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GAD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10685, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatedecarboxylase 1 (brain, 67 kda) (GAD1, Accession NP_(—)000808.1), a genewhich catalyzes the conversion of glutamic acid to gamma-aminobutyricacid. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GAD1.

The function of GAD1 has been established by previous studies. Using agenomic probe from a human fetal brain library, Sparkes et al. (1987)probed the DNA of a mouse/human somatic cell hybrid panel and assignedthe GAD gene to human chromosome 2. Kelly et al. (1992) confirmed theassignment of GAD1 to chromosome 2, using PCR to amplify specificallythe human sequence in rodent/human somatic cell hybrid DNAs. They alsoreported the full nucleotide sequence of the cDNA and the deduced aminoacid sequence. Bu et al. (1992) mapped the GAD1 gene to 2q31 by in situhybridization of fluorescently labeled GAD probes to human chromosomes.They demonstrated that the GAD1 gene encodes a polypeptide of 67,000molecular weight, with 594 amino acid residues. The GAD2 gene (OMIM Ref.No. 138275), located on 10p11.23, encodes a polypeptide of 65,000molecular weight (GAD65), with 585 amino acid residues. Brilliant et al.(1990) showed by Southern analysis of mouse-hamster hybrid cells and byinterspecific backcrosses and recombinant inbred strains that the mouseequivalent (Gad1) is located on chromosome 2 and that an apparentpseudogene is located on mouse chromosome 10. The mouse Gad1 locus ispart of a conserved homology between mouse chromosome 2 and human 2q. Byin situ hybridization, Edelhoff et al. (1993) also assigned GAD1 tohuman 2q31 and to mouse chromosome 2D in a known region of conservationbetween human and mouse.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of GAD1.The remaining exon-intron boundaries occur at identical positions in the2 cDNAs, suggesting that they derive from a common ancestral GAD gene.In addition to its role as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, GABA ispresumed to be involved in the development and plasticity of the nervoussystem. GABA is synthesized by glutamic acid decarboxylase, but therespective roles of its 2 isoforms, GAD65 and GAD67, had not beendetermined. Asada et al. (1996, 1997) undertook the selectiveelimination of each GAD isoform by gene targeting to clarify this issue.Asada et al. (1996) found that GAD65 -/- mice showed no change in brainGABA content or animal behavior, except for a slight increase insusceptibility to seizures. Asada et al. (1997) produced GAD67 -/- mice.These mice were born at the expected frequency but died of severe cleftpalate during the first morning after birth. GAD activities and GABAcontents were reduced to 20 and 7%, respectively, in the cerebral cortexof the newborn GAD67 -/- mice. Their brains, however, did not show anydiscernible defects. Previous pharmacologic and genetic investigationssuggested the involvement of GABA in palate formation, but this was thefirst demonstration of a role for GAD67-derived GABA in the developmentof nonneural tissue. Independently, Condie et al. (1997) found defectsin the formation of the palate in mice with a targeted mutation in thegene encoding GAD67. Previous observations had suggested a role of GABAin palate development. Analysis of mice with mutations in the beta-3gamma-GABA receptor (GABRB3; 137192) had demonstrated that thesemutations are associated with cleft secondary palate in mice. Thephenotype in the GABRB3 mutants showed that this gene is somehowinvolved in palate development but did not demonstrate that GABA is theligand involved in this particular function. The results of Condie etal. (1997), demonstrating a similar phenotype between the receptor andligand mutations, demonstrated a role for GABA signaling in normalpalate development.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for GAD1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Asada, H.; Kawamura, Y.; Maruyama, K.; Kume, H.; Ding, R.-G.; Ji, F. Y.;Kanbara, N.; Kuzume, H.; Sanbo, M.; Yagi, T.; Obata, K.: Mice lackingthe 65 kDa isoform of glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD65) maintainnormal levels of GAD67 and GABA in their brains but are susceptible toseizures. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 229:891-895, 1996; and

Scriver, C. R.; Hutchison, J. H.: The vitamin B6 deficiency syndrome inhuman infancy: biochemical and clinical observations. Pediatrics31:240-250, 1963.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GAD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605363, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Udp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 10 (galnac-t10) (GALNT10, AccessionNP_(—)060010.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GALNT10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GALNT10, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GALNT10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8570, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 10 (galnac-t10) (GALNT10, AccessionNP_(—)060010.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GALNT10.

Galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (GALT, AccessionNP_(—)667343.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GALT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GALT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GALT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14804, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition ofGalactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (GALT, AccessionNP_(—)667343.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GALT.

Galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (GALT, AccessionNP_(—)667342.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GALT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GALT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GALT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14804, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition ofGalactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (GALT, AccessionNP_(—)667342.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GALT.

Giant axonal neuropathy (gigaxonin) (GAN, Accession NP_(—)071324.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAN BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GAN, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GANBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1594, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Giant axonalneuropathy (gigaxonin) (GAN, Accession NP_(—)071324.1), a gene whichplays an important role in neurofilament architecture. and therefore maybe associated with Giant axonal neuropathy 1. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Giant axonalneuropathy 1., and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GAN.

The function of GAN has been established by previous studies. Giantaxonal neuropathy (GAN; 256850), a severe autosomal recessivesensorineural neuropathy affecting both the peripheral nerves and thecentral nervous system, is characterized by neurofilament accumulation,leading to segmental distention of axons. The neuropathy is part of ageneralized disorganization of the cytoskeletal intermediate filaments(IFs), to which neurofilaments belong, as abnormal aggregation ofmultiple tissue- specific IFs has been reported in this disorder:vimentin (VIM; 193060) in endothelial cells, Schwann cells, and culturedskin fibroblasts, and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP; 137780) inastrocytes (Prineas et al., 1976; Pena, 1982; Bousquet et al., 1996).Keratin intermediate filaments also seem to be altered, as most patientspresent characteristic curly or kinky hairs (Treiber-Held et al., 1994).Bomont et al. (2000) used a positional cloning approach to isolate anovel, ubiquitously expressed gene that encoded a protein they namedgigaxonin and contained mutations associated with giant axonalneuropathy. Gigaxonin contains an N-terminal BTB (broad-complex,tramtrack, and bric-a-brac) domain followed by 6 kelch repeats, whichwere predicted to adopt a beta-propeller shape. Distantly relatedproteins sharing a similar domain organization have various functionsassociated with the cytoskeleton, predicting that gigaxonin is a noveland distinct cytoskeletal protein that may represent a generalpathologic target for other neurodegenerative disorders with alterationsin the neurofilament network.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bomont, P.; Cavalier, L.; Blondeau, F.; Ben Hamida, C.; Belal, S.;Tazir, M.; Demir, E.; Topaloglu, H.; Korinthenberg, R.; Tuysuz, B.;Landrieu, P.; Hentati, F.; Koenig, M.: The gene encoding gigaxonin, anew member of the cytoskeletal BTB/kelch repeat family, is mutated ingiant axonal neuropathy. Nature Genet. 26:370-374, 2000; and

Bousquet, O.; Basseville, M.; Vila-Porcile, E.; Billette de Villemeur,T.; Hauw, J.-J.; Landrieu, P.; Portier, M.-M.: Aggregation of asubpopulation of vimentin filaments in cultured.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GAN are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605379, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Gata binding protein 2 (GATA2, Accession NP_(—)116027.2) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GATA2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GATA2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GATA2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3495, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Gata bindingprotein 2 (GATA2, Accession NP_(—)116027.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GATA2.

GBP5 (Accession NP_(—)443174.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GBP5 BINDING SITE1 and GBP5 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byGBP5, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GBP5 BINDING SITE1 andGBP5 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14365 and SEQ ID:10024respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of GBP5 (AccessionNP_(—)443174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GBP5.

Gcn5 general control of amino-acid synthesis 5-like 2 (yeast) (GCN5L2,Accession NP_(—)066564.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GCN5L2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GCN5L2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GCN5L2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1805, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Gcn5 generalcontrol of amino-acid synthesis 5-like 2 (yeast) (GCN5L2, AccessionNP_(—)066564.1), a gene which functions as a histone acetyltransferase(hat) to promote transcriptional activation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GCN5L2.

The function of GCN5L2 has been established by previous studies. Theability of DNA-bound transcriptional activator proteins to enhance theinitiation rate of RNA polymerase II-mediated gene transcription hingeson their potential to interact functionally with the generaltranscription machinery bound at the basal promoter. Candau et al.(1996) identified expressed sequence tags of possible human homologs ofthe yeast transcriptional activator proteins ADA2 and GCN5. Full-lengthcDNAs, designated TADA2L (OMIM Ref. No. 602276) and GCN5L2, wereisolated from testis. The GCN5L2 predicted 427-amino acid protein is 43%identical to the yeast protein. GCN5L2 was shown to functionexperimentally as an adaptor in a human cell line. Yang et al. (1996)also cloned GCN5L2; their clone had an additional 49 N-terminal aminoacids. Yang et al. (1996) reported that GCN5L2 has significant histoneacetyltransferase activity with core histones, but not with nucleosomecore particles. By Northern blot analysis, Carter et al. (1997) detecteda 4.0-kb GCN5L2 message in all tissues examined, with most abundantexpression in ovary.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of GCN5L2.Histone acetyltransferases regulate transcription. Gcn5 (encoded byGcn5l2) and Pcaf (OMIM Ref. No. 602305), histone acetyltransferases inthe mouse, share similar sequences and enzymatic activities. Bothinteract with p300 and CBP, encoded by Ep300 (OMIM Ref. No. 602700) andCrebbp (OMIM Ref. No. 600140), respectively, which are 2 other histoneacetyltransferases that integrate multiple signaling pathways. Xu et al.(2000) showed that the gene Pcaf is dispensable in mice. In contrast,Gcn5l2-null embryos died during embryogenesis. Growth was severelyretarded by day 8.5 postcoitum, and embryos failed to form dorsalmesoderm lineages, including chordamesoderm and paraxial mesoderm. Lossof dorsal mesoderm lineages was due to a high incidence of apoptosis inthe Gcn5l2 mutants that began before the onset of morphologicabnormalities. Embryos null for both Gcn5l2 and Pcaf showed even moresevere defects, indicating that these histone acetyltransferases haveoverlapping function during embryogenesis.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for GCN5L2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Candau, R.; Moore, P. A.; Wang, L.; Barlev, N.; Ying, C. Y.; Rosen, C.A.; Berger, S. L.: Identification of human proteins functionallyconserved with the yeast putative adaptors ADA2 and GCN5. Molec. Cell.Biol. 16:593-602, 1996; and

Carter, K. C.; Wang, L.; Shell, B. K.; Zamir, I.; Berger, S. L.; Moore,P. A.: The human transcriptional adaptor genes TADA2L and GCN5L2colocalize to chromosome 17q12-q21 and display.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GCN5L2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602301, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Growth differentiation factor 1 (GDF1, AccessionNP_(—)001483.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GDF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GDF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GDF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13970, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Growthdifferentiation factor 1 (GDF1, Accession NP_(—)001483.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GDF1.

Glioma tumor suppressor candidate region gene 1 (GLTSCR1, AccessionNP_(—)056526.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GLTSCR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GLTSCR1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GLTSCR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18169,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Glioma tumorsuppressor candidate region gene 1 (GLTSCR1, Accession NP_(—)056526.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GLTSCR1.

Guanosine monophosphate reductase (GMPR, Accession NP_(—)006868.2) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GMPR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GMPR, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GMPRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9389, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Guanosinemonophosphate reductase (GMPR, Accession NP_(—)006868.2), a gene whichfunctions in the conversion and maintaining the intracellular balance ofa and g nucleotides. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GMPR.

The function of GMPR has been established by previous studies. Kanno etal. (1989) suggested that red cell G6PD is a fusion protein consistingof an NH2- terminus encoded by chromosome 6 and a COOH-portion coded byan X chromosome. This was subsequently disproved by Beutler et al.(1990) and by Mason et al. (1990) who also presented evidence that thegene that had been mapped to chromosome 6 by Southern hybridization toflow-sorted chromosomes and to somatic cell hybrids was in fact GMPreductase. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Murano et al. (1994)mapped the GMPR gene to 6p23. Henikoff and Smith (1989) had pointed outsimilarities between the sequence described by Kanno et al. (1989) forthe chromosome 6-encoded gene and the sequence of E. coli GMP reductase.Kondoh et al. (1991) further delineated the structure of the gene. Itspans about 50 kb and is composed of 9 exons, which encode 345 aminoacid residues. The gene contains 2 potential SpI binding sites withinexon 1, and a functional, atypical polyadenylation signal in exon 9.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kanno, H.; Huang, I.-Y.; Kan, Y. W.; Yoshida, A.: Two structural geneson different chromosomes are required for encoding the major subunit ofhuman red cell glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase. Cell 58:595-606, 1989;and

Murano, I.; Tsukahara, M.; Kajii, T.; Yoshida, A.: Mapping of the humanguanosine monophosphate reductase gene (GMPR) to chromosome 6p23 byfluorescence in situ hybridization. Genomics.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GMPR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 139265, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Guanine nucleotide binding protein (g protein), alpha 15 (gqclass) (GNA15, Accession NP_(—)002059.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GNA15 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNA15,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNA15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1917, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Guanine nucleotidebinding protein (g protein), alpha 15 (gq class) (GNA15, AccessionNP_(—)002059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GNA15.

Glycoprotein ib (platelet), alpha polypeptide (GP1BA, AccessionNP_000164.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GP1BA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GP1BA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GP1BA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19965, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein ib(platelet), alpha polypeptide (GP1BA, Accession NP_(—)000164.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GP1BA.

G protein-coupled receptor 74 (GPR74, Accession NP_(—)444264.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR74 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GPR74, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GPR74 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16837, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 74 (GPR74, Accession NP_(—)444264.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR74.

G protein-coupled receptor 92 (GPR92, Accession NP_(—)065133.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR92 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR92, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR92BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17507, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 92 (GPR92, Accession NP_(—)065133.1), a gene which transducesextracellular signals through heterotrimeric G proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPR92.

The function of GPR92 has been established by previous studies. Lee etal. (2001) identified GPR92, which they designated GPR93, in a genomicdatabase using the sequences of the cysteinyl leukotriene-2 receptor(OMIM Ref. No. 605666) as query. GPR92 encodes a deduced 372-amino acidprotein that shares 36 to 40% sequence identity in the transmembraneregions with the G protein-coupled purinergic receptor P2Y5, GPR23 (OMIMRef. No. 300086), and GPR17 (OMIM Ref. No. 603071). Lee et al. (2001)mapped the GPR92 gene to chromosome 12 based on sequence similaritybetween the GPR92 sequence and a BAC clone (GenBank AC006087) localizedto chromosome 12. The ADHR Consortium (2000) identified GPR92 near theFGF23 gene on chromosome 12p13.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lee, D. K.; Nguyen, T.; Lynch, K. R.; Cheng, R.; Vanti, W. B.; Arkhitko,O.; Lewis, T.; Evans, J. F.; George, S. R.; O'Dowd, B. F.: Discovery andmapping of ten novel G protein-coupled receptor genes. Gene 275:83-91,2001; and

The ADHR Consortium: Autosomal dominant hypophosphataemic rickets isassociated with mutations in FGF23. Nature Genet. 26:345-348, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GPR92 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606926, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Glutathione s-transferase m5 (GSTM5, AccessionNP_(—)000842.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GSTM5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GSTM5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GSTM5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10604, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Glutathiones-transferase m5 (GSTM5, Accession NP_(—)000842.2), a gene whichconjugates reduced glutathione to a wide number of exogenous andendogenous hydrophobic electrophiles. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GSTM5.

The function of GSTM5 has been established by previous studies. Theglutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are dimeric enzymes that metabolize abroad range of xenobiotics and carcinogens. They are encoded by severalmultigene families. See GSTM1 (OMIM Ref. No. 138350) for additionalbackground. By screening a human frontal cortex cDNA library with a ratcDNA that cross-hybridized with other rodent and human mu class GSTcDNAs, Takahashi et al. (1993) isolated a cDNA encoding GSTM5. Northernblot analysis revealed that GSTM5 is expressed primarily in brain andlung and to a lesser extent in heart. The GSTM5 gene encodes a predicted217-amino acid protein. By Western blot analysis using antibodiesagainst the unique C-terminal region of GSTM5, Takahashi et al. (1993)detected GSTM5 in brain and testis but not liver.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pearson, W. R.; Vorachek, W. R.; Xu, S.; Berger, R.; Hart, I.; Vannais,D.; Patterson, D.: Identification of class-mu glutathione transferasegenes GSTM1-GSTM5 on human chromosome 1p13. Am. J. Hum. Genet.53:220-233, 1993; and

Takahashi, Y.; Campbell, E. A.; Hirata, Y.; Takayama, T.; Listowsky, I.:A basis for differentiating among the multiple human mu-glutathioneS-transferases and molecular cloning of bra.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GSTM5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 138385, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Hyaluronan binding protein 2 (HABP2, AccessionNP_(—)004123.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HABP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HABP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HABP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14769, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Hyaluronan bindingprotein 2 (HABP2, Accession NP_(—)004123.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HABP2.

Histone deacetylase 5 (HDAC5, Accession NP_(—)631944.1) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HDAC5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HDAC5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HDAC5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1806, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Histone deacetylase5 (HDAC5, Accession NP_(—)631944.1), a gene which is responsible for thedeacetylation of lysine residues on the n-terminal part of the corehistones and mediate transcriptional regulation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HDAC5.

The function of HDAC5 has been established by previous studies. Membersof the myocyte enhancer factor-2 (MEF2A; 600660) family of transcriptionfactors associate with myogenic basic helix-loop-helix transcriptionfactors such as MYOD1 (OMIM Ref. No. 159970) to activate skeletalmyogenesis. MEF2 proteins also interact with the class II histonedeacetylases HDAC4 and HDAC5, resulting in repression of MEF2-dependentgenes. Execution of the muscle differentiation program requires releaseof MEF2 from repression by HDACs, which are expressed constitutively inmyoblasts and myotubes. McKinsey et al. (2000) demonstrated that HDAC5shuttles from the nucleus to the cytoplasm when myoblasts are triggeredto differentiate. Calcium/calmodulin- dependent protein kinase (CAMK1;604998) signaling, which stimulates myogenesis and prevents formation ofMEF2-HDAC complexes, also induces nuclear export of HDAC4 and HDAC5 byphosphorylation of these transcriptional repressors. An HDAC5 mutantlacking 2 CAMK phosphorylation sites is resistant to CAMK-mediatednuclear export and acts as a dominant inhibitor of skeletal myogenesis,whereas a cytoplasmic HDAC5 mutant is unable to block efficiently themuscle differentiation program. McKinsey et al. (2000) concluded thattheir results highlight a mechanism for transcriptional regulationthrough signal and differentiation-dependent nuclear export of achromatin-remodeling enzyme, and suggest that nucleocytoplasmictrafficking of HDACs is involved in the control of cellulardifferentiation. Nagase et al. (1998) isolated a partial cDNA encodingHDAC5, which they called KIAA0600, from a brain cDNA library. RT-PCRanalysis detected HDAC5 expression in all tissues tested, withrelatively low expression in spleen and pancreas. By serologic analysisof recombinant colon cancer cDNA expression libraries, Scanlan et al.(1998) identified a partial cDNA encoding HDAC5, which they calledNYCO9. Northern blot and RT-PCR analysis indicated weak but universalexpression of a 3.7-kb HDAC5 transcript. Serologic analysis demonstratedthat 5 of 29 colon cancer patients had antibodies to HDAC5.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, K.; Miyajima, N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Nomura,N.; Ohara, O.: Prediction of the coding sequences of unidentified humangenes. IX. The complete sequences of 100 new cDNA clones from brainwhich can code for large proteins in vitro. DNA Res. 5:31-39, 1998; and

McKinsey, T. A.; Zhang, C.-L.; Lu, J.; Olson, E. N.: Signal-dependentnuclear export of a histone deacetylase regulates muscledifferentiation. Nature 408:106-111, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HDAC5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605315, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. HES2 (Accession XP_(—)290879.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HES2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HES2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HES2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4547, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of HES2 (AccessionXP_(—)290879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HES2.

Hexosaminidase a (alpha polypeptide) (HEXA, Accession NP_(—)000511.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HEXA BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HEXA, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HEXABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13753, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Hexosaminidase a(alpha polypeptide) (HEXA, Accession NP_(—)000511.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HEXA.

Hepatocyte growth factor-regulated tyrosine kinase substrate (HGS,Accession NP_(—)004703.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HGS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HGS, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HGS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10117, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Hepatocyte growthfactor-regulated tyrosine kinase substrate (HGS, AccessionNP_(—)004703.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HGS.

Hira interacting protein 3 (HIRIP3, Accession NP_(—)003600.2) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HIRIP3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HIRIP3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIRIP3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12016, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Hira interactingprotein 3 (HIRIP3, Accession NP_(—)003600.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HIRIP3.

Major histocompatibility complex, class ii, do beta (HLA-DOB, AccessionNP_(—)002111.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HLA-DOB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HLA-DOB, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HLA-DOB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11289,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Majorhistocompatibility complex, class ii, do beta (HLA-DOB, AccessionNP_(—)002111.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HLA-DOB.

Homeo box a3 (HOXA3, Accession NP_(—)705896.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HOXA3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HOXA3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXA3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2711, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box a3(HOXA3, Accession NP_(—)705896.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HOXA3.

Homeo box b8 (HOXB8, Accession NP_(—)076921.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HOXB8 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHOXB8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXB8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box b8(HOXB8, Accession NP_(—)076921.1), a gene which is part of adevelopmental regulatory system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HOXB8.

The function of HOXB8 has been established by previous studies. UsingRT-PCR and in situ hybridization, Greer and Capecchi (2002) detectedHoxb8 expression in regions of the adult mouse central nervous systemincluding the cervical spinal cord, brainstem, forebrain, olfactorybulb, basal ganglia, hippocampus, cortex, and cerebellum. Greer andCapecchi (2002) noted that the behavior of Hoxb8 knockout mice is notunlike that of humans suffering from the obsessive-compulsive spectrumdisorder (OCD) trichotillomania. Consistent with this, they detectedexpression of Hoxb8 in regions of the CNS known as the ‘OCD-circuit,’where OCD patients are thought to have abnormal metabolic activity. Theyhypothesized that trichotillomania may arise from a misregulation of aninnate autogrooming behavior and presented the Hoxb8 mutant mice as amodel of OCD-like phenotypes.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of HOXB8.The grooming phenotype in Hoxb8 knockout mice reported by Greer andCapecchi (2002) differs significantly from the axial skeletal defectsand abnormal forearm clasping reflex reported for Hoxb8 mutant micegenerated by van den Akker et al. (1999). Greer and Capecchi (2002)argued that the skeletal and forelimb defects observed by van den Akkeret al. (1999) were due to the presence of the bacterial lacZ gene in themutant mice. Greer and Capecchi (2002) similarly concluded that skeletaldefects observed in one of their Hoxb8 mutant lines were due to thepresence of a bacterial neo(r) gene in the Hoxb8 locus interfering withthe expression of neighboring Hox genes.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for HOXB8 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Greer, J. M.; Capecchi, M. R.: Hoxb8 is required for normal groomingbehavior in mice. Neuron 33:23-34, 2002; and

van den Akker, E.; Reijnen, M.; Korving, J.; Brouwer, A.; Meijlink, F.;Deschamps, J.: Targeted inactivation of Hoxb8 affects survival of aspinal ganglion and causes aberrant limb re.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HOXB8 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 142963, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Histamine receptor h1 (HRH1, Accession NP_(—)000852.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HRH1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HRH1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HRH1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16395, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Histamine receptorh1 (HRH1, Accession NP_(—)000852.1), a gene which stimulates thesynthesis of inositol phosphate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HRH1.

The function of HRH1 has been established by previous studies. Histamineis a ubiquitous messenger molecule released from mast cells,enterochromaffin-like cells, and neurons. Its various actions aremediated by 3 pharmacologically defined receptors termed the H1, H2(OMIM Ref. No. 142703), and H3 (OMIM Ref. No. 604525) receptors. The H1receptor was the first member of this family to be pharmacologicallydefined with the design of selective antagonists, the ‘antihistamines,’which are used to treat allergic and inflammatory reactions. The H1receptor is expressed by various peripheral tissues, such as smoothmuscle, and by neurons in the brain, where histamine may be involved inthe control of wakefulness, mood, and hormone secretion. Yamashita etal. (1991) cloned a bovine H1 receptor cDNA and established itsnucleotide sequence. Its homology with the corresponding sequence ofother receptors confirmed that it belongs to the superfamily ofreceptors coupled with G proteins with 7 putative transmembrane domains.In addition to their expression in neuronal, gastric, and musculartissue, the G protein-coupled receptors HRH1 and HRH2 are also expressedon T-helper lymphocytes and trigger different intracellular events uponactivation. Using flow cytometric analysis, Jutel et al. (2001)demonstrated that histamine binds more strongly to Th1 than to Th2cells. Flow cytometry and RT-PCR analysis showed that HRH1 ispredominantly expressed on Th1 cells in an IL3 (OMIM Ref. No.147740)-upregulatable manner, while HRH2 is predominant on Th2 cells.Stimulation of naive, CD45RA+ (see OMIM Ref. No. 151460) T cells withIL12 (OMIM Ref. No. 161560) resulted in preferential expression of HRH1,but stimulation with IL4 (OMIM Ref. No. 147780) resulted in suppressedexpression of HRH1, demonstrating that mature CD45RO+ Th1 and Th2lymphocytes preferentially but not exclusively express HRH1 and HRH2,and that HRH1 and HRH2 are regulated by cytokines present in the immuneenvironment. Histamine stimulation of Th1 cells resulted in significantcalcium flux that could be blocked by an HRH1 antagonist, whilestimulation of Th2 cells led to cAMP formation that could be blocked byan HRH2, but not an HRH1, antagonist. Furthermore, histamine enhancedTh1 but inhibited Th2 responses to anti-CD3. Histamine also enhancedperipheral blood mononuclear cell responses in sensitized individuals toa predominantly Th1 antigen, but suppressed responses to Th2 allergens.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of HRH1.Ma et al. (2002) noted that pertussis toxin (PTX) elicits a range ofresponses in mice, including sensitization to vasoactive amines (VAAS)and increased vascular permeability subsequent to PTX-induced changes invascular endothelial cells. Susceptible mouse strains die fromhypotensive and hypovolemic shock on vasoactive amine challenge, whereasresistant strains do not. This hypersensitivity is controlled by anautosomal dominant locus, designated Bphs, localized to mouse chromosome6. Using positional cloning, Ma et al. (2002) linked the Bphs locus toHrh1. Mice lacking Hrh1 were protected from VAAS hypersensitivity, aswell as from experimental allergic encephalomyelitis and experimentalautoimmune orchitis. Sequence analysis showed that leu263- to - pro(L263P), met313- to - val (M313V), and ser331- to - pro (S331P)polymorphisms were associated with resistance to vasoactive aminechallenge. The authors concluded that these Hrh1 alleles control boththe autoimmune T-cell and vascular responses regulated by histamineafter PTX sensitization.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for HRH1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Jutel, M.; Watanabe, T.; Klunker, S.; Akdis, M.; Thomet, O. A. R.;Malolepszy, J.; Zak-Nejmark, T.; Koga, R.; Kobayashi, T.; Blaser, K.;Akdis, C. A.: Histamine regulates T-cell and antibody responses bydifferential expression of H1 and H2 receptors. Nature 413:420-425,2001; and

Ma, R. Z.; Gao, J.; Meeker, N. D.; Fillmore, P. D.; Tung, K. S. K.;Watanabe, T.; Zachary, J. F.; Offner, H.; Blankenhorn, E. P.; Teuscher,C.: Identification of Bphs, an autoimmune di.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HRH1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600167, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Heparan sulfate 2-o-sulfotransferase 1 (HS2ST1, AccessionNP_(—)036394.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HS2ST1 BINDING SITE1 and HS2ST1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by HS2ST1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HS2ST1 BINDING SITE1 andHS2ST1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2206 and SEQ ID:10600respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Heparan sulfate2-o-sulfotransferase 1 (HS2ST1, Accession NP_(—)036394.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HS2ST1.

Heparan sulfate (glucosamine) 3-o-sulfotransferase 4 (HS3ST4, AccessionXP_(—)056254.4) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HS3ST4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HS3ST4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HS3ST4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3789, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Heparan sulfate(glucosamine) 3-o-sulfotransferase 4 (HS3ST4, Accession XP_(—)056254.4).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HS3ST4.

HSD3B7 (Accession NP_(—)079469.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSD3B7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSD3B7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSD3B7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17703, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of HSD3B7 (AccessionNP_(—)079469.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSD3B7.

Hiv-1 tat interactive protein, 60 kda (HTATIP, Accession NP_006379.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HTATIP BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HTATIP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HTATIPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10365, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Hiv-1 tatinteractive protein, 60 kda (HTATIP, Accession NP_(—)006379.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HTATIP.

Hypoxia up-regulated 1 (HYOU1, Accession NP_(—)006380.1) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HYOU1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HYOU1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HYOU1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10294, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Hypoxiaup-regulated 1 (HYOU1, Accession NP_(—)006380.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HYOU1.

HYPB (Accession NP_(—)036403.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HYPB BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byHYPB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HYPB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10651, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of HYPB (AccessionNP_(—)036403.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HYPB.

Immune associated nucleotide 4 like 1 (mouse) (IAN4L1, AccessionNP_(—)060854.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IAN4L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IAN4L1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IAN4L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18040, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Immune associatednucleotide 4 like 1 (mouse) (IAN4L1, Accession NP_(—)060854.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IAN4L1.

IBA2 (Accession NP_(—)113614.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IBA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IBA2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of IBA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6376, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of IBA2 (AccessionNP_(—)113614.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IBA2.

Interleukin 1 receptor-like 1 (IL1RL1, Accession NP_(—)775661.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL1RL1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL1RL1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of IL1RL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1862, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 1receptor-like 1 (IL1RL1, Accession NP_(—)775661.1), a gene which ispossibly involved in regulation of t-lymphocyte action. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL1RL1.

The function of IL1RL1 has been established by previous studies.Tominaga (1989) isolated a murine gene, which they termed St2, as one ofthe genes specifically expressed by growth stimulation in BALB/c-3T3cells. The gene encodes 2 protein products: St2, the soluble secretedform; and St2L, the transmembrane receptor form which is very similar tothe interleukin-1 receptors (147810; 147911) that map to humanchromosome 2. Tominaga (1989) suggested that St2 gene expression isrelated to the growth of cells and that an unknown signal is transducedto control cell proliferation by binding of specific ligand(s). Becausethe symbol ST2 had already been assigned to a locus on 11p (see OMIMRef. No. 185440), the HUGO Nomenclature Committee designated the humanhomolog of the mouse St2 gene as IL1RL1. By use of a mouse St2 probe toscreen an activated human helper T-cell line library, Tominaga et al.(1992) isolated a cDNA for IL1RL1, which encodes a 328-amino acidprotein with 9 potential glycosylation sites and 3 Ig-like domains. ByNorthern blot analysis, Kumar et al. (1997) detected expression of a1.4-kb IL1RL1 transcript in skeletal muscle, heart, brain, and pancreas,with additional 2.5- and 4.2-kb transcripts in lung, liver, placenta,and kidney. By RT-PCR analysis, they observed constitutive expression inmesenchymal and myeloblastic cell lines, with further induction byphorbol ester or cytokine stimulation. Expression in mouse, in contrast,occurs only between days 2 and 4 after exposure to UVB irradiation.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tago, K.; Noda, T.; Hayakawa, M.; Iwahana, H.; Yanagisawa, K.; Yashiro,T.; Tominaga, S.: Tissue distribution and subcellular localization of avariant form of the human ST2 gene product, ST2V. Biochem. Biophys. Res.Commun. 285:1377-1383, 2001; and

Tominaga, S.: A putative protein of a growth specific cDNA fromBALB/c-3T3 cells is highly similar to the extracellular portion of mouseinterleukin 1 receptor. FEBS Lett. 258:301-304.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL1RL1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601203, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin 1 receptor-like 1 (IL1RL1, AccessionNP_(—)003847.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL1RL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL1RL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL1RL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1862, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 1receptor-like 1 (IL1RL1, Accession NP_(—)003847.2), a gene which ispossibly involved in regulation of t-lymphocyte action. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL1RL1.

The function of IL1RL1 has been established by previous studies.Tominaga (1989) isolated a murine gene, which they termed St2, as one ofthe genes specifically expressed by growth stimulation in BALB/c-3T3cells. The gene encodes 2 protein products: St2, the soluble secretedform; and St2L, the transmembrane receptor form which is very similar tothe interleukin-1 receptors (147810; 147911) that map to humanchromosome 2. Tominaga (1989) suggested that St2 gene expression isrelated to the growth of cells and that an unknown signal is transducedto control cell proliferation by binding of specific ligand(s). Becausethe symbol ST2 had already been assigned to a locus on 11p (see OMIMRef. No. 185440), the HUGO Nomenclature Committee designated the humanhomolog of the mouse St2 gene as IL1RL1. By use of a mouse St2 probe toscreen an activated human helper T-cell line library, Tominaga et al.(1992) isolated a cDNA for IL1RL1, which encodes a 328-amino acidprotein with 9 potential glycosylation sites and 3 Ig-like domains. ByNorthern blot analysis, Kumar et al. (1997) detected expression of a1.4-kb IL1RL1 transcript in skeletal muscle, heart, brain, and pancreas,with additional 2.5- and 4.2-kb transcripts in lung, liver, placenta,and kidney. By RT-PCR analysis, they observed constitutive expression inmesenchymal and myeloblastic cell lines, with further induction byphorbol ester or cytokine stimulation. Expression in mouse, in contrast,occurs only between days 2 and 4 after exposure to UVB irradiation.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tago, K.; Noda, T.; Hayakawa, M.; Iwahana, H.; Yanagisawa, K.; Yashiro,T.; Tominaga, S.: Tissue distribution and subcellular localization of avariant form of the human ST2 gene product, ST2V. Biochem. Biophys. Res.Commun. 285:1377-1383, 2001; and

Tominaga, S.: A putative protein of a growth specific cDNA fromBALB/c-3T3 cells is highly similar to the extracellular portion of mouseinterleukin 1 receptor. FEBS Lett. 258:301-304.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL1RL1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601203, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Insulin receptor substrate 3-like (IRS3L, AccessionXP_(—)295210.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IRS3L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IRS3L, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IRS3L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3181, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Insulin receptorsubstrate 3-like (IRS3L, Accession XP_(—)295210.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IRS3L.

Integrin, alpha d (ITGAD, Accession XP_(—)113880.1) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ITGAD BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ITGAD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITGAD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15692, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha d(ITGAD, Accession XP_(—)113880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ITGAD.

Inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptor, type 2 (ITPR2, AccessionNP_(—)002214.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ITPR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITPR2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ITPR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15620, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Inositol1,4,5-triphosphate receptor, type 2 (ITPR2, Accession NP_(—)002214.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ITPR2.

Jumonji homolog (mouse) (JMJ, Accession NP_(—)004964.2) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. JMJ BINDING SITE1 and JMJBINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by JMJ, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of JMJBINDING SITE1 and JMJ BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14768 and SEQID:14602 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Jumonji homolog(mouse) (JMJ, Accession NP_(—)004964.2), a gene which participates inthe negative regulation of cell growth. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with JMJ.

The function of JMJ has been established by previous studies.Berge-Lefranc et al. (1996) isolated clones highly homologous to themouse gene jumonji from a human embryonic cDNA library. In mouse,jumonji (jmj) is required for neural tube formation. Berge-Lefranc etal. (1996) reported that the human jumonji (JMJ) and mouse jmj geneproducts are 90% identical. Northern blot analysis revealed a low levelof expression of JMJ in all human embryonic and adult tissues analyzed.In situ hybridization studies on embryonic slices revealed high levelsof expression in dorsal root ganglia neurons. The authors detected highlevels of expression in adult cerebral cortex. Toyoda et al. (2000)determined that JMJ is expressed as a 160-kD protein by Western blotanalysis. Immunofluorescence and Western blot analysis demonstrated thatJMJ specifically localizes to the cell nucleus. Overexpression of JMJappeared to inhibit cell growth, whereas Jmj-deficient mice had cellgrowth enhancement. Berge-Lefranc et al. (1996) mapped the human JMJgene to chromosome 6p24-p23 using autoradiographic in situ hybridization

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Berge-Lefranc, J.-L.; Jay, P.; Massacrier, A.; Cau, P.; Mattei, M. G.;Bauer, S.; Marsollier, C.; Berta, P.; Fontes, M.: Characterization ofthe human jumonji gene. Hum. Molec. Genet. 5:1637-1641, 1996; and

Toyoda, M.; Kojima, M.; Takeuchi, T.: Jumonji is a nuclear protein thatparticipates in the negative regulation of cell growth. Biochem.Biophys. Res. Commun. 274: 332-336, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of JMJ are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601594, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. JPHL1 (Accession XP_(—)033366.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. JPHL1 BINDING SITE1 and JPHL1BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by JPHL1, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of JPHL1BINDING SITE1 and JPHL1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7827 and SEQID:511 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of JPHL1 (AccessionXP_(—)033366.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith JPHL1.

K5B (Accession NP_(—)775487.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. K5B BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by K5B, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of K5B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19844, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of K5B (AccessionNP_(—)775487.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith K5B.

KBF2 (Accession NP_(—)056958.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KBF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KBF2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KBF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16939, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KBF2 (AccessionNP_(—)056958.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KBF2.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 10 (KCNJ10,Accession NP_(—)002232.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ10 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNJ10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13377, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 10 (KCNJ10, AccessionNP_(—)002232.2), a gene which may be responsible for potassium bufferingaction of glial cells in the brain. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KCNJ10.

The function of KCNJ10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM31.1. Potassiumintermediate/small conductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily n,member 2 (KCNN2, Accession NP_(—)740721.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNN2 BINDING SITE1 and KCNN2 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by KCNN2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNN2 BINDING SITE1 and KCNN2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:7656 and SEQ ID:17552 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumintermediate/small conductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily n,member 2 (KCNN2, Accession NP_(—)740721.1), a gene which forms avoltage- independent potassium channel activated by intracellularcalcium. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNN2.

The function of KCNN2 has been established by previous studies. Calcium-activated potassium channels respond to changes in intracellular calciumconcentration and couple calcium metabolism to potassium flux andmembrane excitability. Based on their electrophysiologic properties,calcium-activated potassium channels are classified as largeconductance, calcium- and voltage-gated channels (BK, e.g., KCNMB4;605223), intermediate conductance, voltage-independent channels (IK,e.g., KCNN4; 602754), and small conductance, voltage-independentchannels (SK, e.g., KCNN3; 602983). By screening a Jurkat T-cell cDNAlibrary using RT-PCR with degenerate primers based on rat and human SKchannels, followed by searching an EST database, Desai et al. (2000)isolated a cDNA encoding KCNN2, which they termed SK2. Sequence analysispredicted that the 579-amino acid protein, which is 97% identical to therat sequence, contains multiple phosphorylation sites and noN-glycosylation sites. Northern blot analysis detected a major 2.5-kbtranscript that was expressed most strongly in liver and brain, withlower levels in kidney and Jurkat (but not peripheral) T cells. A minor4.4-kb transcript was expressed in heart and skeletal muscle, and a1.3-kb transcript was expressed in brain and liver. Functional analysisshowed that KCNN2 expresses a potassium current that is sensitive toapamin, scyllatoxin, and tubocurarine and is insensitive tocharybdotoxin. Schumacher et al. (2001) determined the crystal structureof calmodulin (OMIM Ref. No. 114180) bound to KCNN2. Thecalmodulin-binding domain forms an elongated dimer with a calmodulinmolecule bound at each end; each calmodulin wraps around 3 alphahelices, 2 from 1 calmodulin- binding domain subunit and 1 from theother.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Desai, R.; Peretz, A.; Idelson, H.; Lazarovici, P.; Attali, B.: Ca(2+)-activated K(+) channels in human leukemic Jurkat T cells: molecularcloning, biochemical and functional characterization. J. Biol. Chem.275:39954-39963, 2000; and

Schumacher, M. A.; Rivard, A. F.; Bachinger, H. P.; Adelman, J. P.:Structure of the gating domain of a Ca(2+)-activated K+ channelcomplexed with Ca(2+)/calmodulin. Nature 410:1120.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNN2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605879, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Potassium voltage-gated channel, kqt-like subfamily, member 2(KCNQ2, Accession NP_(—)004509.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNQ2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNQ2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNQ2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5313, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, kqt-like subfamily, member 2 (KCNQ2, AccessionNP_(—)004509.2), a gene which is probably important in the regulation ofneuronal excitability. and therefore is associated with Epilepsy, benignneonatal, 1. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Epilepsy, benign neonatal, 1, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNQ2.

The function of KCNQ2 has been established by previous studies. Of 12BFNC probands selected by Singh et al. (1998), 3 were from families thatshowed significant linkage, with lod scores greater than 3.0 onchromosome 20. Two mutations of the KCNQ2 gene were found in all 3families. Two were single probands, and a splice site mutation was foundin 1. The remaining 7 families were too small for linkage to chromosome20 to be demonstrated. In this group, however, mutations in KCNQ2 wereobserved in 2 families. The complete KCNQ2 gene had not been screenedfor mutations in the 6 remaining pedigrees. In a large pedigree withBFNC, Biervert et al. (1998) found a 5-bp insertion (602235.0003) thatwas predicted to delete more than 300 amino acids from the C terminus ofKCNQ2. Expression of the mutant channel did not yield measurablecurrents. Thus, impairment of potassium- dependent repolarization wasindicated as the cause of this age-specific epileptic syndrome. In aCaucasian family, Dedek et al. (2001) described a syndrome (OMIM Ref.No. 606437) in which benign familial neonatal convulsions (BFNC) wasfollowed later in life by myokymia, involuntary contractions of skeletalmuscles. All affected members of the family carried an arg207- to - trp(R207W) mutation (602235.0006) that neutralized a charged amino acid inthe S4 voltage-sensor segment of KCNQ2. This substitution led to a shiftof voltage-dependent activation of KCNQ2 and a dramatic slowing ofactivation upon depolarization. Myokymia was thought to result fromhyperexcitability of the lower motoneuron; indeed both KCNQ2 and KCNQ3mRNAs were detected in the anterior horn of the spinal cord where thecells of the lower motoneurons arise. Dedek et al. (2001) proposed thata difference in firing patterns between motoneurons and central neurons,combined with the drastically slowed voltage activation of the R207Wmutant, explained by this particular KCNQ2 mutant caused myokymia inaddition to BFNC.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dedek, K.; Kunath, B.; Kananura, C.; Reuner, U.; Jentsch, T. J.;Steinlein, O. K.: Myokymia and neonatal epilepsy caused by a mutation inthe voltage sensor of the KCNQ2 K(+) channel. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.98:12272-12277, 2001; and

Biervert, C.; Schroeder, B. C.; Kubisch, C.; Berkovic, S. F.; Propping,P.; Jentsch, T. J.; Steinlein, O. K.: A potassium channel mutation inneonatal human epilepsy. Science 279:406.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNQ2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602235, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ketohexokinase (fructokinase) (KHK, Accession NP_(—)000212.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KHK BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KHK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KHK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14640, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Ketohexokinase(fructokinase) (KHK, Accession NP_(—)000212.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KHK.

Ketohexokinase (fructokinase) (KHK, Accession NP_(—)006479.1) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KHK BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by KHK, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KHK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14640, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Ketohexokinase(fructokinase) (KHK, Accession NP_(—)006479.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KHK.

KIAA0040 (Accession NP_(—)055471.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0040 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0040,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0040 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9372, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0040 (AccessionNP_(—)055471.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0040.

KIAA0125 (Accession NP_(—)055607.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0125 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0125,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0125 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11734, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0125 (AccessionNP_(—)055607.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0125.

KIAA0140 (Accession NP_(—)055476.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0140 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0140,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0140 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19181, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0140 (AccessionNP_(—)055476.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0140.

KIAA0152 (Accession NP_(—)055545.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0152 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0152,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0152 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15014, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0152 (AccessionNP_(—)055545.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0152.

KIAA0247 (Accession NP_(—)055549.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0247 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0247,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0247 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11188, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0247 (AccessionNP_(—)055549.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0247.

KIAA0265 (Accession XP_(—)045954.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0265 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0265,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0265 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0265 (AccessionXP_(—)045954.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0265.

KIAA0342 (Accession XP_(—)047357.3) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0342 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0342,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0342 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9739, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0342 (AccessionXP_(—)047357.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0342.

KIAA0453 (Accession XP_(—)044546.3) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0453 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0453,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0453 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9509, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0453 (AccessionXP_(—)044546.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0453.

KIAA0455 (Accession NP_(—)055654.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0455 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0455, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0455BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8206, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0455 (AccessionNP_(—)055654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0455.

KIAA0455 (Accession XP_(—)051785.3) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0455 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0455, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0455BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8206, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0455 (AccessionXP_(—)051785.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0455.

KIAA0471 (Accession NP_(—)055672.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0471 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0471,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0471 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15061, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0471 (AccessionNP_(—)055672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0471.

KIAA0472 (Accession XP_(—)290898.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0472 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0472,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0472 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18719, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0472 (AccessionXP_(—)290898.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0472.

KIAA0532 (Accession XP_(—)047659.6) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0532 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0532,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0532 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5472, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0532 (AccessionXP_(—)047659.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0532.

KIAA0570 (Accession XP_(—)291018.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0570 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0570,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0570 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0570 (AccessionXP_(—)291018.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0570.

KIAA0605 (Accession NP_(—)055509.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0605 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0605,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0605 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19802, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0605 (AccessionNP_(—)055509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0605.

KIAA0721 (Accession NP_(—)067680.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0721 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0721,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0721 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5642, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0721 (AccessionNP_(—)067680.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0721.

KIAA0790 (Accession NP_(—)056093.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0790 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0790,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0790 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12202, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0790 (AccessionNP_(—)056093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0790.

KIAA0795 (Accession NP_(—)079286.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0795 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0795,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0795 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6957, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0795 (AccessionNP_(—)079286.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0795.

KIAA0841 (Accession XP_(—)049237.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0841 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0841,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0841 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11413, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0841 (AccessionXP_(—)049237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0841.

KIAA0843 (Accession NP_(—)055760.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0843 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0843,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0843 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5395, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0843 (AccessionNP_(—)055760.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0843.

KIAA0889 (Accession NP_(—)056192.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0889 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0889, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0889BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4048, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0889 (AccessionNP_(—)056192.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0889.

KIAA0889 (Accession NP_(—)689470.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0889 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0889, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0889BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4048, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0889 (AccessionNP_(—)689470.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0889.

KIAA1076 (Accession XP_(—)037523.6) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1076 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1076,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1076 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6169, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1076 (AccessionXP_(—)037523.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1076.

KIAA1145 (Accession NP_(—)065749.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1145 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1145,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1145 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1145 (AccessionNP_(—)065749.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1145.

KIAA1155 (Accession XP_(—)030864.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1155 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1155,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1155 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17447, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1155 (AccessionXP_(—)030864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1155.

KIAA1157 (Accession XP_(—)051093.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1157 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1157,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1157 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:715, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1157 (AccessionXP_(—)051093.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1157.

KIAA1198 (Accession NP_(—)065765.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1198 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1198,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1198 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11270, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1198 (AccessionNP_(—)065765.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1198.

KIAA1257 (Accession XP_(—)031577.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1257 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1257,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1257 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5577, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1257 (AccessionXP_(—)031577.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1257.

KIAA1474 (Accession NP_(—)065907.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1474 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1474,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1474 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13050, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1474 (AccessionNP_(—)065907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1474.

KIAA1511 (Accession XP_(—)046581.5) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1511 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1511,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1511 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15469, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1511 (AccessionXP_(—)046581.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1511.

KIAA1579 (Accession NP_(—)060681.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1579 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1579,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1579 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2423, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1579 (AccessionNP_(—)060681.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1579.

KIAA1596 (Accession XP_(—)048128.4) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1596 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1596,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1596 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1596 (AccessionXP_(—)048128.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1596.

KIAA1691 (Accession XP_(—)166523.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1691 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1691,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1691 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8926, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1691 (AccessionXP_(—)166523.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1691.

KIAA1735 (Accession XP_(—)290496.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1735 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1735 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by KIAA1735, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1735BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1735 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11569 andSEQ ID:15572 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1735 (AccessionXP_(—)290496.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1735.

KIAA1750 (Accession NP_(—)277047.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1750 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1750,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1750 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15393, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1750 (AccessionNP_(—)277047.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1750.

KIAA1754 (Accession NP_(—)203755.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1754 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1754,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1754 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18714, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1754 (AccessionNP_(—)203755.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1754.

KIAA1827 (Accession XP_(—)290834.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1827 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1827,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1827 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8005, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1827 (AccessionXP_(—)290834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1827.

KIAA1847 (Accession NP_(—)852149.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1847 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1847, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1847BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9906, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1847 (AccessionNP_(—)852149.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1847.

KIAA1854 (Accession XP_(—)049884.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1854 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1854 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by KIAA1854, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1854BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1854 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9110 and SEQID:16614 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1854 (AccessionXP_(—)049884.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1854.

KIAA1904 (Accession XP_(—)056282.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1904 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1904,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1904 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1062, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1904 (AccessionXP_(—)056282.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1904.

KIAA1908 (Accession XP_(—)055834.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1908 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1908,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1908 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4011, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1908 (AccessionXP_(—)055834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1908.

KIAA1977 (Accession XP_(—)058800.3) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1977 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1977,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1977 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1151, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1977 (AccessionXP_(—)058800.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1977.

KIF12 (Accession NP_(—)612433.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIF12 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIF12,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13316, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KIF12 (AccessionNP_(—)612433.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIF12.

Kinesin family member 5a (KIF5A, Accession NP_(—)004975.1) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIF5A BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KIF5A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF5ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12319, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Kinesin familymember 5a (KIF5A, Accession NP_(—)004975.1), a gene which is amicrotubule-associated force-producing protein that may play a role inorganelle transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIF5A.

The function of KIF5A has been established by previous studies. Byscreening a human hippocampal cDNA library with a fragment of a humankinesin heavy chain (KHC) expressed sequence tag clone, Niclas et al.(1994) isolated cDNAs encoding NKHC. The predicted 1,032-amino acidprotein has the characteristic features of a KHC, as well as a uniqueC-terminal stretch of 69 amino acids. The amino acid sequence of NKHC is65% and 54% identical to the amino acid sequences of KNS1 and theDrosophila KHC, respectively. Northern blot analysis of rat tissuesdetected Nkhc expression only in brain, where multiple transcripts werefound. Immunoblot analysis of rat tissue extracts using antibodiesspecific for NKHC detected a doublet of approximately 120 and 133 kDonly in brain and sciatic nerve tissue. By indirect immunofluorescence,the authors showed that NKHC is distributed throughout the centralnervous system but is highly enriched in subsets of neurons. Withincultured hippocampal neurons, NKHC is concentrated in the cell body,particularly in the perinuclear region. By FISH, Hamlin et al. (1998)mapped the KIF5A and GALGT (OMIM Ref. No. 601873) genes to 12q13. Theyfound that these genes are contained within the same approximately200-kb YAC insert as the GLI (OMIM Ref. No. 165220) and DDIT3 (OMIM Ref.No. 126337) genes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hamlin, P. J.; Jones, P. F.; Leek, J. P.; Bransfield, K.; Lench, N. J.;Aldersley, M. A.; Howdle, P. D.; Markham, A. F.; Robinson, P. A.:Assignment of GALGT encoding beta-1,4N-acetylgalactosaminyl-transferase(GalNAc-T) and KIF5A encoding neuronal kinesin (D12S1889) to humanchromosome band 12q13 by assignment to ICI YAC 26EG10 and in situhybridization. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 82:267-268, 1998; and

Niclas, J.; Navone, F.; Hom-Booher, N.; Vale, R. D.: Cloning andlocalization of a conventional kinesin motor expressed exclusively inneurons. Neuron 12:1059-1072, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KIF5A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602821, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Karyopherin alpha 4 (importin alpha 3) (KPNA4, AccessionNP_(—)002259.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KPNA4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KPNA4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KPNA4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18627, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Karyopherin alpha 4(importin alpha 3) (KPNA4, Accession NP_(—)002259.1), a gene whichpromotes docking of import substrates to the nuclear pore complex.Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KPNA4.

The function of KPNA4 has been established by previous studies. Thenuclear import of karyophilic proteins is directed by short amino acidsequences termed nuclear localization signals (NLSs). Karyopherins, orimportins, are cytoplasmic proteins that recognize NLSs and dockNLS-containing proteins to the nuclear pore complex. See KPNA2 (OMIMRef. No. 600685). Using a yeast 2-hybrid system to identify proteinsthat interact with the DNA helicase Q1 (RECQL; 600537), Seki et al.(1997) isolated HeLa cell cDNAs encoding QIP1. The predicted 521-aminoacid QIP1 protein contains the conserved N-terminal binding site forkaryopherin-beta (see OMIM Ref. No. KPNB1; 602738) and a series of 7degenerate ‘armadillo’ repeats, which are 42-amino acid motifsimplicated in protein-protein interactions. Human QIP1 has 50% aminoacid identity with human KPNA2, 49% with Xenopus importin-alpha, 47%with human KPNA1 (OMIM Ref. No. 600686), and 46% with S. cerevisiaeSrp1. The authors demonstrated that QIP1 interacted with the NLSs of DNAhelicase Q1 and SV40 T antigen. Kohler et al. (1997) isolated a humanKPNA4 cDNA. The predicted KPNA4 protein contains an N-terminalimportin-beta-binding (IBB) domain, 8 armadillo repeats, and aC-terminal acidic region, all of which are characteristics ofimportin-alphas. Of the known human importin-alphas, KPNA4 shares thehighest sequence identity with KPNA3 (OMIM Ref. No. 601892). Northernblot analysis detected a 4.4-kb KPNA4 transcript in all tissues tested.However, expression levels varied considerably among tissues, with thehighest expression in testis, ovary, small intestine, and pancreas, andthe lowest expression in kidney, thymus, colon, and peripheral bloodleukocytes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ayala-Madrigal, M. L.; Doerr, S.; Ramirez-Duenas, M. L.; Hansmann, I.:Assignment of KPNA4 and KPNB1 encoding karyopherin alpha 4 and beta 1 tohuman chromosome bands 11q22 and 17q21 respectively, by in situhybridization. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 89:258-259, 2000; and

Kohler, M.; Ansieau, S.; Prehn, S.; Leutz, A.; Haller, H.; Hartmann, E.:Cloning of two novel human importin-alpha subunits and analysis of theexpression pattern of the importin-alpha.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KPNA4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602970, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KSP37 (Accession NP_(—)114156.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KSP37 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKSP37, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KSP37 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11509, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of KSP37 (AccessionNP_(—)114156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KSP37.

LENG8 (Accession NP_(—)443157.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LENG8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LENG8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LENG8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5511, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LENG8 (AccessionNP_(—)443157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LENG8.

LEP5 (Accession NP_(—)848130.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LEP5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LEP5, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LEP5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:598, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LEP5 (AccessionNP_(—)848130.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LEP5.

Leucine-rich repeat lgi family, member 3 (LGI3, AccessionNP_(—)644807.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LGI3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LGI3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LGI3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11001, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Leucine-rich repeatlgi family, member 3 (LGI3, Accession NP_(—)644807.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LGI3.

Lim homeobox protein 1 (LHX1, Accession NP_(—)005559.2) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LHX1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LHX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LHX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2371, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Lim homeoboxprotein 1 (LHX1, Accession NP_(—)005559.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LHX1.

Leukemia inhibitory factor (cholinergic differentiation factor) (LIF,Accession NP_(—)002300.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LIF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LIF, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LIF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3616, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Leukemia inhibitoryfactor (cholinergic differentiation factor) (LIF, AccessionNP_(—)002300.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LIF.

Lipase, endothelial (LIPG, Accession NP_(—)006024.1) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LIPG BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LIPG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIPG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19350, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Lipase, endothelial(LIPG, Accession NP_(—)006024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LIPG.

LITAF (Accession NP_(—)004853.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LITAF BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LITAF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LITAF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18731, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LITAF (AccessionNP_(—)004853.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LITAF.

LNIR (Accession NP_(—)112178.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LNIR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LNIR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LNIR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9127, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LNIR (AccessionNP_(—)112178.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LNIR.

LOC113612 (Accession XP_(—)054492.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC113612 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC113612, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC113612 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7603, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC113612(Accession XP_(—)054492.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC113612.

LOC122282 (Accession XP_(—)063046.4) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC122282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC122282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC122282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC122282(Accession XP_(—)063046.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC122282.

LOC122553 (Accession NP_(—)803235.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC122553 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC122553, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC122553 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4360, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC122553(Accession NP_(—)803235.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC122553.

LOC124751 (Accession XP_(—)064298.4) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC124751 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC124751, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC124751 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9596, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC124751(Accession XP_(—)064298.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC124751.

LOC124976 (Accession XP_(—)058879.5) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC124976 BINDING SITE1 and LOC124976BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC124976, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC124976BINDING SITE1 and LOC124976 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16219 andSEQ ID:8653 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC124976(Accession XP_(—)058879.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC124976.

LOC128954 (Accession XP_(—)066252.3) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC128954 BINDING SITE1 through LOC128954BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC128954, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC128954BINDING SITE1 through LOC128954 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:8782,SEQ ID:2506 and SEQ ID:8041 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC128954(Accession XP_(—)066252.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC128954.

LOC130888 (Accession NP_(—)777559.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130888 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130888, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130888 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1990, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC130888(Accession NP_(—)777559.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130888.

LOC136345 (Accession XP_(—)072455.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC136345 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC136345, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC136345 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11849, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC136345(Accession XP_(—)072455.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC136345.

LOC138307 (Accession NP_(—)848564.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC138307 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC138307, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC138307 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7694, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC138307(Accession NP_(—)848564.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC138307.

LOC143425 (Accession NP_(—)783860.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143425 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143425, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143425 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5310, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC143425(Accession NP_(—)783860.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143425.

LOC143677 (Accession XP_(—)096471.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143677 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143677, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143677 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16903, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC143677(Accession XP_(—)096471.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143677.

LOC144481 (Accession XP_(—)096611.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144481 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144481, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144481 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7641, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC144481(Accession XP_(—)096611.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144481.

LOC144766 (Accession XP_(—)084963.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144766 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144766, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144766 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17282, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC144766(Accession XP_(—)084963.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144766.

LOC144845 (Accession NP_(—)612483.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144845 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144845, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144845 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4355, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC144845(Accession NP_(—)612483.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144845.

LOC144874 (Accession XP_(—)096696.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144874 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144874, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144874 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8101, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC144874(Accession XP_(—)096696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144874.

LOC145125 (Accession XP_(—)085025.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145125 BINDING SITE1 and LOC145125BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC145125, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145125BINDING SITE1 and LOC145125 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3438 andSEQ ID:18124 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC145125(Accession XP_(—)085025.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145125.

LOC145678 (Accession XP_(—)096832.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145678 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145678, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145678 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11711, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC145678(Accession XP_(—)096832.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145678.

LOC145814 (Accession XP_(—)085243.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145814 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145814, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145814 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11784, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC145814(Accession XP_(—)085243.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145814.

LOC146756 (Accession XP_(—)097085.5) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146756 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146756, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146756 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2465, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC146756(Accession XP_(—)097085.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146756.

LOC147515 (Accession XP_(—)097243.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147515 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147515, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147515 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7233, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC147515(Accession XP_(—)097243.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147515.

LOC148490 (Accession XP_(—)086210.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148490 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148490, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148490 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16652, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC148490(Accession XP_(—)086210.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148490.

LOC148760 (Accession XP_(—)097514.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148760 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148760, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148760 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14757, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC148760(Accession XP_(—)097514.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148760.

LOC148987 (Accession XP_(—)086385.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148987 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148987, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148987 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC148987(Accession XP_(—)086385.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148987.

LOC149086 (Accession XP_(—)097580.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149086 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149086, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149086 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18240, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC149086(Accession XP_(—)097580.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149086.

LOC149182 (Accession XP_(—)097605.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149182 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149182, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149182 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4614, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC149182(Accession XP_(—)097605.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149182.

LOC149837 (Accession XP_(—)097747.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149837 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149837, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149837 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:967, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC149837(Accession XP_(—)097747.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149837.

LOC150166 (Accession XP_(—)097824.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2818, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC150166(Accession XP_(—)097824.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150166.

LOC150933 (Accession XP_(—)097971.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150933 BINDING SITE1 and LOC150933BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC150933, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150933BINDING SITE1 and LOC150933 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17336 andSEQ ID:19544 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC150933(Accession XP_(—)097971.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150933.

LOC150946 (Accession XP_(—)097977.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6510, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC150946(Accession XP_(—)097977.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150946.

LOC151512 (Accession XP_(—)098072.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151512 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151512, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151512 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17844, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC151512(Accession XP_(—)098072.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151512.

LOC153364 (Accession XP_(—)087657.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153364 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153364, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153364 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15715, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC153364(Accession XP_(—)087657.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153364.

LOC153442 (Accession XP_(—)098373.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153442 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153442, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153442 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11271, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC153442(Accession XP_(—)098373.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153442.

LOC154822 (Accession XP_(—)098618.3) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154822 BINDING SITE1 and LOC154822BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC154822, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154822BINDING SITE1 and LOC154822 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6200 andSEQ ID:14022 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC154822(Accession XP_(—)098618.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154822.

LOC154990 (Accession XP_(—)088109.3) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154990 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154990, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154990 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC154990(Accession XP_(—)088109.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154990.

LOC155006 (Accession XP_(—)088117.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155006 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155006, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155006 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7762, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC155006(Accession XP_(—)088117.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155006.

LOC155032 (Accession XP_(—)098647.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155032 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155032, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155032 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11849, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC155032(Accession XP_(—)098647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155032.

LOC155036 (Accession XP_(—)098651.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155036 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155036, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155036 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5512, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC155036(Accession XP_(—)098651.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155036.

LOC157381 (Accession XP_(—)098754.5) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157381 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157381, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157381 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19137, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC157381(Accession XP_(—)098754.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157381.

LOC157421 (Accession XP_(—)098756.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157421 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157421, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157421 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2791, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC157421(Accession XP_(—)098756.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157421.

LOC157784 (Accession XP_(—)088391.4) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157784 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157784, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157784 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15243, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC157784(Accession XP_(—)088391.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157784.

LOC158527 (Accession XP_(—)088594.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158527 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158527, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158527 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8854, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC158527(Accession XP_(—)088594.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158527.

LOC158563 (Accession XP_(—)088606.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158563 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158563, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158563 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13743, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC158563(Accession XP_(—)088606.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158563.

LOC158997 (Accession XP_(—)088736.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158997 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158997, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158997 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4356, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC158997(Accession XP_(—)088736.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158997.

LOC166449 (Accession XP_(—)093876.5) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC166449 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC166449, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC166449 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC166449(Accession XP_(—)093876.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC166449.

LOC196415 (Accession XP_(—)116917.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196415 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196415, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196415 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7300, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC196415(Accession XP_(—)116917.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196415.

LOC196996 (Accession XP_(—)113796.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196996 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196996, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196996 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16202, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC196996(Accession XP_(—)113796.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196996.

LOC197379 (Accession XP_(—)117029.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197379 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197379, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197379 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7381, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC197379(Accession XP_(—)117029.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197379.

LOC200008 (Accession XP_(—)114089.3) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200008 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200008, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200008 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8828, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC200008(Accession XP_(—)114089.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200008.

LOC200609 (Accession XP_(—)117256.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200609 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200609BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC200609, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200609BINDING SITE1 and LOC200609 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14180 andSEQ ID:2866 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC200609(Accession XP_(—)117256.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200609.

LOC201952 (Accession XP_(—)117345.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201952 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201952, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201952 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16641, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC201952(Accession XP_(—)117345.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201952.

LOC202134 (Accession XP_(—)117365.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202134 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202134, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202134 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18733, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC202134(Accession XP_(—)117365.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202134.

LOC219914 (Accession XP_(—)167788.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219914 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219914, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219914 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7987, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC219914(Accession XP_(—)167788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219914.

LOC220980 (Accession XP_(—)167629.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220980 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220980, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220980 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10560, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC220980(Accession XP_(—)167629.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220980.

LOC221509 (Accession XP_(—)166477.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221509 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221509, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221509 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15414, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC221509(Accession XP_(—)166477.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221509.

LOC221663 (Accession XP_(—)168131.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7560, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC221663(Accession XP_(—)168131.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221663.

LOC221683 (Accession XP_(—)168089.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221683 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221683, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221683 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:493, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC221683(Accession XP_(—)168089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221683.

LOC221889 (Accession XP_(—)166513.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221889 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221889, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221889 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9970, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC221889(Accession XP_(—)166513.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221889.

LOC221929 (Accession XP_(—)166553.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221929 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221929, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221929 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5808, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC221929(Accession XP_(—)166553.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221929.

LOC221964 (Accession XP_(—)168342.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221964 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221964, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221964 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14006, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC221964(Accession XP_(—)168342.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221964.

LOC253221 (Accession XP_(—)173010.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253221 BINDING SITE1 and LOC253221BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC253221, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253221BINDING SITE1 and LOC253221 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18027 andSEQ ID:6102 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC253221(Accession XP_(—)173010.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253221.

LOC254266 (Accession XP_(—)173221.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254266 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254266, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254266 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6802, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC254266(Accession XP_(—)173221.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254266.

LOC255975 (Accession XP_(—)171083.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255975 BINDING SITE1 and LOC255975BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC255975, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255975BINDING SITE1 and LOC255975 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11873 andSEQ ID:2592 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC255975(Accession XP_(—)171083.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255975.

LOC257239 (Accession XP_(—)173125.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC257239 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC257239, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC257239 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17331, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC257239(Accession XP_(—)173125.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC257239.

LOC257358 (Accession XP_(—)173138.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC257358 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC257358, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC257358 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12197, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC257358(Accession XP_(—)173138.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC257358.

LOC282890 (Accession XP_(—)212581.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282890 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282890, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282890 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6358, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC282890(Accession XP_(—)212581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282890.

LOC282927 (Accession XP_(—)212629.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282927 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282927, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282927 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6358, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC282927(Accession XP_(—)212629.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282927.

LOC283049 (Accession XP_(—)210868.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283049 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283049, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283049 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1447, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283049(Accession XP_(—)210868.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283049.

LOC283168 (Accession XP_(—)210910.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283168 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283168, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283168 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283168(Accession XP_(—)210910.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283168.

LOC283199 (Accession XP_(—)210929.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283199 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283199, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283199 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17013, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283199(Accession XP_(—)210929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283199.

LOC283391 (Accession XP_(—)208657.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283391 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283391, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283391 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11579, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283391(Accession XP_(—)208657.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283391.

LOC283442 (Accession XP_(—)211037.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283442 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283442, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283442 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20097, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283442(Accession XP_(—)211037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283442.

LOC283468 (Accession XP_(—)211051.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283468 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283468, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283468 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283468(Accession XP_(—)211051.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283468.

LOC283493 (Accession XP_(—)208091.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283493 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283493, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283493 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1898, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283493(Accession XP_(—)208091.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283493.

LOC283526 (Accession XP_(—)211081.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283526 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283526, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283526 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8927, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283526(Accession XP_(—)211081.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283526.

LOC283575 (Accession XP_(—)211095.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283575 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283575, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283575 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15864, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283575(Accession XP_(—)211095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283575.

LOC283582 (Accession XP_(—)211119.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283582 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283582, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283582 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7987, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283582(Accession XP_(—)211119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283582.

LOC283655 (Accession XP_(—)211144.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283655 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283655, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283655 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19410, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283655(Accession XP_(—)211144.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283655.

LOC283690 (Accession XP_(—)211167.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283690 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283690, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283690 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19850, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283690(Accession XP_(—)211167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283690.

LOC283701 (Accession XP_(—)211170.3) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283701 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283701, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283701 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16095, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283701(Accession XP_(—)211170.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283701.

LOC283728 (Accession XP_(—)211183.3) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283728 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283728, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283728 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1631, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283728(Accession XP_(—)211183.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283728.

LOC283777 (Accession XP_(—)208837.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283777 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283777, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283777 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10019, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283777(Accession XP_(—)208837.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283777.

LOC283843 (Accession XP_(—)208867.3) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283843 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283843, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283843 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3242, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283843(Accession XP_(—)208867.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283843.

LOC283846 (Accession XP_(—)208126.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283846 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283846, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283846 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3242, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283846(Accession XP_(—)208126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283846.

LOC283851 (Accession XP_(—)211229.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283851 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283851, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283851 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15767, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283851(Accession XP_(—)211229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283851.

LOC283862 (Accession XP_(—)211237.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283862 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283862, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283862 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:652, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283862(Accession XP_(—)211237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283862.

LOC283911 (Accession XP_(—)211259.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283911 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283911, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283911 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283911(Accession XP_(—)211259.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283911.

LOC283963 (Accession XP_(—)211275.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283963 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283963, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283963 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10020, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283963(Accession XP_(—)211275.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283963.

LOC283980 (Accession XP_(—)208940.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283980 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283980, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283980 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8565, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC283980(Accession XP_(—)208940.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283980.

LOC284077 (Accession XP_(—)210779.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13640, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284077(Accession XP_(—)210779.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284077.

LOC284080 (Accession XP_(—)211322.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284080 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284080, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284080 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15510, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284080(Accession XP_(—)211322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284080.

LOC284095 (Accession XP_(—)211324.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284095 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284095, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284095 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15774, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284095(Accession XP_(—)211324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284095.

LOC284172 (Accession XP_(—)211361.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284172 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284172, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284172 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13676, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284172(Accession XP_(—)211361.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284172.

LOC284219 (Accession XP_(—)211385.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284219 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284219, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284219 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14057, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284219(Accession XP_(—)211385.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284219.

LOC284233 (Accession XP_(—)211388.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284233 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284233, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284233 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:705, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284233(Accession XP_(—)211388.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284233.

LOC284244 (Accession XP_(—)211399.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284244 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284244, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284244 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3763, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284244(Accession XP_(—)211399.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284244.

LOC284259 (Accession XP_(—)211410.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284259 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284259, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284259 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284259(Accession XP_(—)211410.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284259.

LOC284267 (Accession XP_(—)211411.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284267 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284267, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284267 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11107, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284267(Accession XP_(—)211411.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284267.

LOC284395 (Accession XP_(—)211454.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1174, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284395(Accession XP_(—)211454.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284395.

LOC284433 (Accession XP_(—)210787.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284433 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284433, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284433 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12213, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284433(Accession XP_(—)210787.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284433.

LOC284445 (Accession XP_(—)209212.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18092, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284445(Accession XP_(—)209212.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284445.

LOC284456 (Accession XP_(—)211470.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284456 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284456BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284456, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284456BINDING SITE1 and LOC284456 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18111 andSEQ ID:6952 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284456(Accession XP_(—)211470.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284456.

LOC284473 (Accession XP_(—)211474.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284473 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284473, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284473 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3315, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284473(Accession XP_(—)211474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284473.

LOC284491 (Accession XP_(—)211488.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284491 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284491, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284491 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:598, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284491(Accession XP_(—)211488.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284491.

LOC284499 (Accession XP_(—)209237.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284499 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284499, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284499 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284499(Accession XP_(—)209237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284499.

LOC284559 (Accession XP_(—)208220.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284559 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284559, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284559 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6672, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284559(Accession XP_(—)208220.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284559.

LOC284615 (Accession XP_(—)211553.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284615 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284615, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284615 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9093, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284615(Accession XP_(—)211553.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284615.

LOC284688 (Accession XP_(—)211588.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284688 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284688, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284688 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8169, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284688(Accession XP_(—)211588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284688.

LOC284758 (Accession XP_(—)211634.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284758 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284758, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284758 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18028, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284758(Accession XP_(—)211634.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284758.

LOC284836 (Accession XP_(—)211654.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284836 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284836, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284836 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11298, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284836(Accession XP_(—)211654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284836.

LOC284851 (Accession XP_(—)211667.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284851 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284851, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284851 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284851(Accession XP_(—)211667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284851.

LOC284858 (Accession XP_(—)209386.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284858 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284858, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284858 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5108, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284858(Accession XP_(—)209386.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284858.

LOC284939 (Accession XP_(—)211700.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284939 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284939, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284939 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1266, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284939(Accession XP_(—)211700.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284939.

LOC284974 (Accession XP_(—)211713.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284974 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284974, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284974 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7359, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC284974(Accession XP_(—)211713.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284974.

LOC285002 (Accession XP_(—)211731.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285002 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285002, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285002 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9504, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285002(Accession XP_(—)211731.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285002.

LOC285122 (Accession XP_(—)211770.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285122 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285122(Accession XP_(—)211770.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285122.

LOC285329 (Accession XP_(—)209569.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285329 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285329, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285329 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16710, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285329(Accession XP_(—)209569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285329.

LOC285338 (Accession XP_(—)209573.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285338 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285338, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285338 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285338(Accession XP_(—)209573.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285338.

LOC285369 (Accession XP_(—)211861.3) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285369 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285369, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285369 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285369(Accession XP_(—)211861.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285369.

LOC285402 (Accession XP_(—)211884.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285402 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285402, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285402 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285402(Accession XP_(—)211884.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285402.

LOC285526 (Accession XP_(—)211927.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285526 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285526, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285526 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14586, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285526(Accession XP_(—)211927.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285526.

LOC285544 (Accession XP_(—)209655.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285544 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285544, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285544 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1609, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285544(Accession XP_(—)209655.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285544.

LOC285647 (Accession XP_(—)209700.3) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285647 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285647, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285647 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7695, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285647(Accession XP_(—)209700.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285647.

LOC285654 (Accession XP_(—)211975.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285654 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285654BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285654, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285654BINDING SITE1 and LOC285654 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18509 andSEQ ID:19966 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285654(Accession XP_(—)211975.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285654.

LOC285671 (Accession XP_(—)209709.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285671 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC285671, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC285671 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13387, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285671(Accession XP_(—)209709.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285671.

LOC285682 (Accession XP_(—)211979.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285682 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285682, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285682 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5657, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285682(Accession XP_(—)211979.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285682.

LOC285719 (Accession XP_(—)211990.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285719 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285719, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285719 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285719(Accession XP_(—)211990.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285719.

LOC285756 (Accession XP_(—)209751.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285756 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285756, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285756 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285756(Accession XP_(—)209751.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285756.

LOC285805 (Accession XP_(—)212027.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285805 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285805, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285805 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17058, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285805(Accession XP_(—)212027.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285805.

LOC285822 (Accession XP_(—)209777.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285822 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285822, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285822 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17839, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285822(Accession XP_(—)209777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285822.

LOC285908 (Accession XP_(—)209812.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285908 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285908, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285908 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1135, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285908(Accession XP_(—)209812.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285908.

LOC285909 (Accession XP_(—)209811.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6593, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285909(Accession XP_(—)209811.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285909.

LOC285915 (Accession XP_(—)209802.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285915 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285915, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285915 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285915(Accession XP_(—)209802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285915.

LOC285931 (Accession NP_(—)777609.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285931 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285931, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285931 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8682, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285931(Accession NP_(—)777609.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285931.

LOC285951 (Accession XP_(—)212090.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285951 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285951, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285951 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1535, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC285951(Accession XP_(—)212090.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285951.

LOC286007 (Accession XP_(—)212133.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286007 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286007BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286007, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286007BINDING SITE1 and LOC286007 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3734 andSEQ ID:17618 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC286007(Accession XP_(—)212133.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286007.

LOC286030 (Accession XP_(—)209868.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286030 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286030, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286030 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC286030(Accession XP_(—)209868.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286030.

LOC286041 (Accession XP_(—)212140.3) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286041 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286041, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286041 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18519, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC286041(Accession XP_(—)212140.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286041.

LOC286078 (Accession XP_(—)212163.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286078 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286078, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286078 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7355, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC286078(Accession XP_(—)212163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286078.

LOC286154 (Accession XP_(—)212204.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286154 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286154, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286154 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC286154(Accession XP_(—)212204.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286154.

LOC286208 (Accession XP_(—)212230.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286208 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286208, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286208 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12697, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC286208(Accession XP_(—)212230.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286208.

LOC286217 (Accession XP_(—)212232.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286217 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286217, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286217 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4829, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC286217(Accession XP_(—)212232.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286217.

LOC286332 (Accession XP_(—)212273.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286332 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286332, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286332 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14402, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC286332(Accession XP_(—)212273.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286332.

LOC286333 (Accession XP_(—)212271.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286333 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286333, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286333 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14402, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC286333(Accession XP_(—)212271.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286333.

LOC286399 (Accession NP_(—)789789.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286399 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286399, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286399 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13526, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC286399(Accession NP_(—)789789.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286399.

LOC286434 (Accession XP_(—)301085.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286434 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286434, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286434 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15266, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC286434(Accession XP_(—)301085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286434.

LOC338817 (Accession XP_(—)290588.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC338817(Accession XP_(—)290588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338817.

LOC339056 (Accession XP_(—)290675.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339056 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339056, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339056 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3242, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC339056(Accession XP_(—)290675.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339056.

LOC339166 (Accession XP_(—)294837.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC339166(Accession XP_(—)294837.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339166.

LOC339184 (Accession XP_(—)290743.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339184 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339184, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339184 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:784, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC339184(Accession XP_(—)290743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339184.

LOC339212 (Accession XP_(—)290271.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339212 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339212, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339212 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15710, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC339212(Accession XP_(—)290271.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339212.

LOC339290 (Accession XP_(—)294901.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339290 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339290, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339290 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9358, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC339290(Accession XP_(—)294901.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339290.

LOC339298 (Accession XP_(—)294903.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339298 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339298, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339298 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC339298(Accession XP_(—)294903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339298.

LOC339389 (Accession XP_(—)290857.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339389 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339389, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339389 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5262, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC339389(Accession XP_(—)290857.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339389.

LOC339417 (Accession XP_(—)294944.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339417 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339417, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339417 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11819, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC339417(Accession XP_(—)294944.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339417.

LOC339435 (Accession XP_(—)294950.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339435 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339435, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339435 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6001, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC339435(Accession XP_(—)294950.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339435.

LOC339440 (Accession XP_(—)294951.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339440 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339440, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339440 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC339440(Accession XP_(—)294951.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339440.

LOC339738 (Accession XP_(—)295048.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339738 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339738, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339738 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11933, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC339738(Accession XP_(—)295048.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339738.

LOC339740 (Accession XP_(—)290339.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339740 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339740, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339740 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC339740(Accession XP_(—)290339.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339740.

LOC339975 (Accession XP_(—)295115.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339975 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339975, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339975 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11593, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC339975(Accession XP_(—)295115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339975.

LOC339975 (Accession XP_(—)295115.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339975 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339975, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339975 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11593, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC339975(Accession XP_(—)295115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339975.

LOC340012 (Accession XP_(—)291113.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340012 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340012, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340012 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18520, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC340012(Accession XP_(—)291113.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340012.

LOC340024 (Accession XP_(—)291120.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340024 BINDING SITE1 and LOC340024BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC340024, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340024BINDING SITE1 and LOC340024 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15024 andSEQ ID:13577 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC340024(Accession XP_(—)291120.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340024.

LOC340073 (Accession XP_(—)295149.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340073 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340073, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340073 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4588, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC340073(Accession XP_(—)295149.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340073.

LOC340150 (Accession XP_(—)295167.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340150 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340150, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340150 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3367, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC340150(Accession XP_(—)295167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340150.

LOC340290 (Accession XP_(—)291214.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340290 BINDING SITE1 and LOC340290BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC340290, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340290BINDING SITE1 and LOC340290 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1256 andSEQ ID:11873 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC340290(Accession XP_(—)291214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340290.

LOC340318 (Accession XP_(—)290401.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340318 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340318, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340318 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2631, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC340318(Accession XP_(—)290401.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340318.

LOC340346 (Accession XP_(—)295213.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340346 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340346, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340346 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC340346(Accession XP_(—)295213.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340346.

LOC340371 (Accession NP_(—)848659.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC340371, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC340371 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2445, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC340371(Accession NP_(—)848659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340371.

LOC340371 (Accession XP_(—)291255.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC340371, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC340371 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2445, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC340371(Accession XP_(—)291255.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340371.

LOC342663 (Accession XP_(—)297028.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1726, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC342663(Accession XP_(—)297028.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342663.

LOC343895 (Accession XP_(—)297948.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC343895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC343895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC343895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC343895(Accession XP_(—)297948.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC343895.

LOC344256 (Accession XP_(—)297483.2) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC344256 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC344256, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC344256 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12043, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC344256(Accession XP_(—)297483.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC344256.

LOC345190 (Accession XP_(—)298603.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC345190 BINDING SITE1 and LOC345190BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC345190, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC345190BINDING SITE1 and LOC345190 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15447 andSEQ ID:17998 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC345190(Accession XP_(—)298603.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC345190.

LOC347644 (Accession XP_(—)300206.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347644 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347644, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347644 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6358, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC347644(Accession XP_(—)300206.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347644.

LOC347924 (Accession XP_(—)300570.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347924 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347924, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347924 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19514, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC347924(Accession XP_(—)300570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347924.

LOC348035 (Accession XP_(—)300595.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348035 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348035, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348035 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13822, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC348035(Accession XP_(—)300595.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348035.

LOC348075 (Accession XP_(—)302653.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348075 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348075, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348075 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16095, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC348075(Accession XP_(—)302653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348075.

LOC348258 (Accession XP_(—)300686.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348258 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348258BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348258, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348258BINDING SITE1 and LOC348258 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4358 andSEQ ID:670 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC348258(Accession XP_(—)300686.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348258.

LOC348261 (Accession XP_(—)302704.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348261 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348261, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348261 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3316, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC348261(Accession XP_(—)302704.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348261.

LOC348373 (Accession XP_(—)302735.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348373 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348373, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348373 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC348373(Accession XP_(—)302735.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348373.

LOC348422 (Accession XP_(—)301160.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348422 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348422, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348422 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15244, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC348422(Accession XP_(—)301160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348422.

LOC348427 (Accession XP_(—)302755.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348427 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348427, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348427 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18772, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC348427(Accession XP_(—)302755.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348427.

LOC348450 (Accession XP_(—)302758.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348450 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348450, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348450 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC348450(Accession XP_(—)302758.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348450.

LOC348528 (Accession XP_(—)302814.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348528 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348528BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348528, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348528BINDING SITE1 and LOC348528 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18124 andSEQ ID:3438 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC348528(Accession XP_(—)302814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348528.

LOC348552 (Accession XP_(—)209362.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348552 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348552, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348552 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:967, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC348552(Accession XP_(—)209362.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348552.

LOC348798 (Accession XP_(—)300845.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348798 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348798, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348798 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6335, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC348798(Accession XP_(—)300845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348798.

LOC349062 (Accession XP_(—)302948.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349062 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349062, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349062 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15010, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC349062(Accession XP_(—)302948.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349062.

LOC349339 (Accession XP_(—)301042.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349339 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349339, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349339 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18092, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC349339(Accession XP_(—)301042.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349339.

LOC350629 (Accession XP_(—)304260.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350629 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350629, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350629 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15197, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC350629(Accession XP_(—)304260.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350629.

LOC352258 (Accession XP_(—)305527.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC352258 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC352258, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC352258 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6201, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC352258(Accession XP_(—)305527.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC352258.

LOC352287 (Accession XP_(—)305558.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC352287 BINDING SITE1 and LOC352287BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC352287, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC352287BINDING SITE1 and LOC352287 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16371 andSEQ ID:3237 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC352287(Accession XP_(—)305558.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC352287.

LOC51337 (Accession NP_(—)057731.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC51337 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51337,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51337 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16030, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC51337 (AccessionNP_(—)057731.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51337.

LOC56181 (Accession NP_(—)062457.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC56181 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC56181,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC56181 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19514, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC56181 (AccessionNP_(—)062457.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC56181.

LOC90133 (Accession XP_(—)029323.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90133 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90133,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90133 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17943, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC90133 (AccessionXP_(—)029323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90133.

LOC90408 (Accession XP_(—)031517.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90408 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90408,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90408 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3764, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC90408 (AccessionXP_(—)031517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90408.

LOC90841 (Accession XP_(—)034427.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90841 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90841,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90841 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18600, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC90841 (AccessionXP_(—)034427.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90841.

LOC91056 (Accession NP_(—)612377.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91056 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by LOC91056, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91056BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3924, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC91056 (AccessionNP_(—)612377.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91056.

LOC91097 (Accession XP_(—)035977.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91097 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91097,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91097 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1470, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC91097 (AccessionXP_(—)035977.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91097.

LOC91208 (Accession XP_(—)036935.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91208 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91208,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91208 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6400, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC91208 (AccessionXP_(—)036935.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91208.

LOC91496 (Accession XP_(—)038788.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91496 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91496,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91496 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6539, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC91496 (AccessionXP_(—)038788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91496.

LOC91632 (Accession XP_(—)039721.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91632 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91632,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91632 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC91632 (AccessionXP_(—)039721.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91632.

LOC92148 (Accession XP_(—)043160.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC92148 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92148,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92148 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18532, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC92148 (AccessionXP_(—)043160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92148.

LOC92659 (Accession XP_(—)046434.3) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC92659 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92659,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92659 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3316, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC92659 (AccessionXP_(—)046434.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92659.

LOC95803 (Accession XP_(—)047816.5) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC95803 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC95803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC95803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LOC95803 (AccessionXP_(—)047816.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC95803.

LRP11 (Accession NP_(—)116221.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LRP11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LRP11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LRP11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15632, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of LRP11 (AccessionNP_(—)116221.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LRP11.

Leucine zipper protein 1 (LUZP1, Accession NP_(—)361013.1) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LUZP1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LUZP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LUZP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13539, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Leucine zipperprotein 1 (LUZP1, Accession NP_(—)361013.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LUZP1.

V-maf musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog g (avian) (MAFG,Accession NP_(—)002350.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAFG BINDING SITE1 and MAFG BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byMAFG, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAFG BINDING SITE1 andMAFG BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4358 and SEQ ID:670 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of V-mafmusculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog g (avian) (MAFG,Accession NP_(—)002350.1), a gene which act as transcriptionalrepressors upon formation of homodimers however, they seem to serve astranscriptional activators by dimerizing with other (usually larger)basic-zipper proteins and recruiting them to specific dna-binding sites.Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAFG.

The function of MAFG has been established by previous studies. Theanalysis of globin gene transcription serves as a model forunderstanding tissue-specific and developmental regulation of geneexpression. Globin gene expression is regulated through nuclear factorerythroid-2 (NFE2) elements located in enhancer-like locus controlregions positioned many kb upstream of alpha- and beta-gene clusters.NFE2 DNA-binding activity consists of a heterodimer containing aubiquitous small Maf protein (MafF, MafG, or MafK (OMIM Ref. No.600197)) and the tissue-restricted protein p45 NFE2 (OMIM Ref. No.601490). Both subunits are members of the activator protein-1-likesuperfamily of basic leucine zipper (bZIP) proteins (see OMIM Ref. No.165160). Blank et al. (1997) isolated a cDNA encoding human MAFG, whichis expressed in a wide array of tissues and cell lines. They showed thathuman MAFG protein, like its chicken counterpart, is able to dimerizewith p45 NFE2. A p45/MAFG heterodimer was fully functional in supportingexpression of alpha- and beta-globin genes and in promoting erythroiddifferentiation in a p45-deficient mouse erythroleukemia cell line.Blank et al. (1997) showed that human MAFG contains at least 3 exons,which are separated by small introns. The first exon is not translatedMotohashi et al. (2000) found that mouse embryos expressing abundanttransgene-derived Mafk died of severe anemia, while lines expressinglower levels of small Maf lived to adulthood. Megakaryocytes from thelatter overexpressing lines exhibited reduced proplatelet formation andMARE (Maf recognition element)-dependent transcription, phenocopyingMafg null mice (see OMIM Ref. No. Shavit et al. (1998)). When the Mafgnull mice were bred to small Maf-overexpressing transgenic animals, bothloss- and gain-of-function phenotypes were reversed

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Motohashi, H.; Katsuoka, F.; Shavit, J. A.; Engel, J. D.; Yamamoto, M.:Positive or negative MARE-dependent transcriptional regulation isdetermined by the abundance of small Maf proteins. Cell 103:865-875,2000; and

Blank, V.; Kim, M. J.; Andrews, N. C.: Human MAFG is a functionalpartner for p45 NF-E2 in activating globin gene expression. Blood89:3925-3935, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MAFG arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602020, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Methyl-cpg binding domain protein 4 (MBD4, AccessionNP_(—)003916.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MBD4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MBD4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MBD4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6697, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Methyl-cpg bindingdomain protein 4 (MBD4, Accession NP_(—)003916.1), a gene which arelikely to be mediators of the effects of DNA methylation in mammaliancells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MBD4.

The function of MBD4 has been established by previous studies. DNAmethylation is the major modification of eukaryotic genomes and plays anessential role in mammalian development. The MECP2 (OMIM Ref. No.300005) and MBD1 (OMIM Ref. No. 156535) proteins bind specifically tomethylated DNA via a methyl-CpG-binding domain (MBD). By searching anEST database for proteins containing an MBD-like motif, Hendrich andBird (1998) identified human and mouse cDNAs encoding the 3 novelproteins MBD2 (OMIM Ref. No. 603547), MBD3 (OMIM Ref. No. 603573), andMBD4. The predicted 580-amino acid human MBD4 protein (GenBank AF072250)is 66% identical to mouse Mbd4. The authors found evidence ofalternatively spliced human and mouse MBD4 transcripts; one form encodesa truncated human MBD4 protein lacking the C-terminal 42 amino acids.Both MBD2 and MBD4 specifically bound methylated DNA in vitro andcolocalized with methylated sequences in vivo. Hendrich and Bird (1998)concluded that MBD2 and MBD4 are likely to be mediators of the effectsof DNA methylation in mammalian cells. The DNA mismatch repair (MMR) isa specialized system, highly conserved throughout evolution, involved inthe maintenance of genomic integrity. To identify novel human genes thatmay function in MMR, Bellacosa et al. (1999) used the yeast interactiontrap. Using the MMR protein MLH1 (OMIM Ref. No. 120436) as bait, theycloned MED1. The MED1 protein forms a complex with MLH1, binds tomethyl-CpG- containing DNA, has homology to bacterial DNA repairglycosylases/lyases, and displays endonuclease activity. Transfection ofa MED1 mutant lacking the MBD was associated with microsatelliteinstability. These findings suggested that MED1 is a human DNA repairprotein that may be involved in MMR and, as such, may be a candidateeukaryotic homolog of the bacterial MMR endonuclease, MutH. In addition,these results suggested that cytosine methylation may play a role inhuman DNA repair. After submission of their manuscript, Bellacosa et al.(1999) learned that the protein they designated MED1 is identical toMBD4 described by Hendrich and Bird (1998). Using PCR on a hybrid paneland FISH, Hendrich et al. (1999) mapped the MBD4 gene to chromosome 3q.They mapped the mouse gene to chromosome 6. Riccio et al. (1999) mappedthe MBD4 gene to chromosome 3q21-q22 by FISH.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MBD4.Millar et al. (2002) generated Mbd4 knockout mice by targeteddisruption. Mbd4 -/- mice had a 3-fold increase in the frequency of C-to - T transitions at CpG sites. When bred onto the Apc(Min/+)background (see OMIM Ref. No. 175100), Mbd4 -/- mice showed acceleratedtumor formation with CpG- to - TpG mutations in the Apc gene. Thus,Millar et al. (2002) concluded that MBD4 suppresses CpG mutability andtumorigenesis in vivo.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MBD4 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hendrich, B.; Bird, A.: Identification and characterization of a familyof mammalian methyl-CpG binding proteins. Molec. Cell. Biol.18:6538-6547, 1998; and

Millar, C. B.; Guy, J.; Sansom, O. J.; Selfridge, J.; MacDougall, E.;Hendrich, B.; Keightley, P. D.; Bishop, S. M.; Clarke, A. R.; Bird, A.:Enhanced CpG mutability and tumorigenesis i.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MBD4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603574, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Mcf.2 cell line derived transforming sequence-like (MCF2L,Accession NP_(—)079255.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCF2L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MCF2L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCF2L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2630, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Mcf.2 cell linederived transforming sequence-like (MCF2L, Accession NP_(—)079255.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MCF2L.

MCOLN2 (Accession NP_(—)694991.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCOLN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MCOLN2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCOLN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4917, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MCOLN2 (AccessionNP_(—)694991.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MCOLN2.

Mam domain containing glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchor 1 (MDGA1,Accession NP_(—)705691.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MDGA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MDGA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDGA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10254, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Mam domaincontaining glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchor 1 (MDGA1, AccessionNP_(—)705691.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MDGA1.

Membrane frizzled-related protein (MFRP, Accession NP_(—)113621.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MFRP BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MFRP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MFRPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9575, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Membranefrizzled-related protein (MFRP, Accession NP_(—)113621.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MFRP.

Max gene associated (MGA, Accession XP_(—)031689.3) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGA BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4593, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Max gene associated(MGA, Accession XP_(—)031689.3), a gene which plays a role in the finalsteps of digestion of starch. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGA.

The function of MGA has been established by previous studies.Maltase-glucoamylase (MGA; EC 3.2.1.20) is a brush border membraneenzyme that plays a role in the final steps of digestion of starch. Naimet al. (1988) showed that it is synthesized as a single-chainpolypeptide precursor, acquires N- and O-linked carbohydrates, and doesnot undergo intracellular or extracellular proteolytic cleavage. Nicholset al. (1998) purified and partially sequenced the humanmaltase-glucoamylase protein. By RT-PCR using degenerateoligonucleotides based on the MGA protein sequence, they isolated humansmall intestine MGA cDNAs. The deduced 1,857-amino acid MGA protein hasa putative type II membrane anchor, 2 WIDMNE catalytic sites, which arecharacteristic of carbohydrate hydrolases such as sucrase-isomaltase(SI; 222900), and 2 glycosyl hydrolase family 31 signature 2 sequences.MGA also has 19 potential N-glycosylation sites and 253 potentialO-glycosylation sites. The MGA protein shares 59% sequence identity withSI. RT- PCR detected MGA expression in human small intestine,granulocyte, and kidney but not in salivary gland or pancreas.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Naim, H. Y.; Sterchi, E. E.; Lentze, M. J.: Structure, biosynthesis, andglycosylation of human small intestinal maltase-glucoamylase. J. Biol.Chem. 263:19709-19717, 1988; and

Nichols, B. L.; Eldering, J.; Avery, S.; Hahn, D.; Quaroni, A.; Sterchi,E.: Human small intestinal maltase-glucoamylase cDNA cloning: homologyto sucrase-isomaltase. J. Biol. Chem. 273:3.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MGA are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 154360, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MGC11102 (Accession NP_(—)115701.2) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC11102 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMGC11102, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11102 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16794, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MGC11102 (AccessionNP_(—)115701.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC11102.

MGC12760 (Accession NP_(—)116112.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC12760 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12760,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12760 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16318, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MGC12760 (AccessionNP_(—)116112.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC12760.

MGC14289 (Accession NP_(—)542391.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC14289 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14289,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14289 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20024, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MGC14289 (AccessionNP_(—)542391.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC14289.

MGC14376 (Accession NP_(—)116284.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC14376 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14376,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14376 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12840, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MGC14376 (AccessionNP_(—)116284.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC14376.

MGC15429 (Accession NP_(—)116139.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC15429 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15429,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15429 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12226, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MGC15429 (AccessionNP_(—)116139.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC15429.

MGC22014 (Accession XP_(—)035307.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC22014 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC22014,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC22014 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3989, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MGC22014 (AccessionXP_(—)035307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC22014.

MGC2474 (Accession NP_(—)076420.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2474 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2474,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2474 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MGC2474 (AccessionNP_(—)076420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2474.

MGC33215 (Accession NP_(—)722517.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC33215 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33215,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33215 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19827, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MGC33215 (AccessionNP_(—)722517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC33215.

MGC34728 (Accession NP_(—)689746.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC34728 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34728,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34728 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1406, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MGC34728 (AccessionNP_(—)689746.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC34728.

MGC34800 (Accession NP_(—)694959.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC34800 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8668, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MGC34800 (AccessionNP_(—)694959.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC34800.

MGC40579 (Accession NP_(—)689989.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC40579 BINDING SITE1 and MGC40579 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by MGC40579, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40579BINDING SITE1 and MGC40579 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7455 and SEQID:9195 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MGC40579 (AccessionNP_(—)689989.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC40579.

MGC42105 (Accession NP_(—)699192.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC42105 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC42105,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC42105 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1753, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MGC42105 (AccessionNP_(—)699192.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC42105.

MGC4504 (Accession NP_(—)077016.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4504 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4504,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4504 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MGC4504 (AccessionNP_(—)077016.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4504.

MI-ER1 (Accession NP_(—)065999.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MI-ER1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MI-ER1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MI-ER1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10996, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MI-ER1 (AccessionNP_(—)065999.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MI-ER1.

MIDORI (Accession NP_(—)065829.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MIDORI BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MIDORI,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIDORI BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16823, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MIDORI (AccessionNP_(—)065829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MIDORI.

Multiple inositol polyphosphate histidine phosphatase, 1 (MINPP1,Accession NP_(—)004888.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MINPP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MINPP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MINPP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Multiple inositolpolyphosphate histidine phosphatase, 1 (MINPP1, Accession NP_004888.2),a gene which is Multiple inositol polyphosphate phosphatase 1 andtherefore may be associated with Follicular thyroid adenoma, follicularthyroid carcinoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Follicular thyroid adenoma, follicularthyroid carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MINPP1.

The function of MINPP1 has been established by previous studies.Germline mutations in the tumor suppressor gene PTEN, which encodes adual-specificity phosphatase, have been found in up to 80% of patientswith Cowden syndrome, suggesting a role of PTEN in the pathogenesis offollicular thyroid tumors. Although somatic intragenic mutations inPTEN, which maps to 10q23.3, are rarely found in follicular tumors, lossof heterozygosity (LOH) of markers within 10q22-q24 occurs in about 25%.MINPP1, another phosphatase gene, had also been mapped to 10q23.3.MINPP1 has the ability to remove 3-phosphate from inositol phosphatesubstrates, a function that overlaps that of PTEN. Because of thisoverlapping function with PTEN and the physical location of MINPP1 to aregion with frequent LOH in follicular thyroid tumors, Gimm et al.(2001) considered it to be an excellent candidate gene that couldcontribute to the pathogenesis of follicular thyroid tumors. Theyanalyzed DNA from tumor and corresponding normal tissue from 23 patientswith follicular thyroid adenoma (FA) and 15 patients with follicularthyroid carcinoma (FTC; 188470) for LOH or mutations at the MINPP1locus. LOH was identified in 4 malignant and 3 benign tumors. One ofthese FTCs with LOH was found to harbor a somatic ser41- to - leumutation (S41L; 605391.0001). They also found 2 germline sequencevariants, gln270 to arg (Q270R; 605391.0002) and IVS3+34T-A(605391.0003). Q270R was found in only 1 patient with FA but not inpatients with FTC or normal controls. Interestingly, IVS3+34T-A wasfound in about 15% of FA cases and normal controls but not in patientswith FTC. The authors concluded that these results suggest a role forMINPP1 in the pathogenesis of at least a subset of malignant follicularthyroid tumors, and that MINPP1 might act as a low penetrancepredisposition allele for FTC.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MINPP1.Chi et al. (2000) used homologous recombination to generateMinpp1-deficient mice. They observed that these mice were fertile,lacked obvious defects, and had normal chondrocyte differentiation. Anincrease in levels of cytosolic inositol polyphosphates was reversibleby the introduction of Minpp1 to the ER, showing that ER-based Minpp1plays a role in the maintenance of steady-state levels of thesepolyphosphates. In contrast, introduction into the cytosol of truncatedMinpp1 lacking the ER-targeting domain reduced the polyphosphates tobelow their natural levels and was accompanied by slowed cellularproliferation.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MINPP1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chi, H.; Yang, X.; Kingsley, P. D.; O'Keefe, R. J.; Puzas, J. E.;Rosier, R. N.; Shears, S. B.; Reynolds, P. R.: Targeted deletion ofMinpp1 provides new insight into the activity of multiple inositolpolyphosphate phosphatase in vivo. Molec. Cell. Biol. 20:6496-6507,2000; and

Gimm, O.; Chi, H.; Dahia, P. L. M.; Perren, A.; Hinze, R.; Komminoth,P.; Dralle, H.; Reynolds, P. R.; Eng, C.: Somatic mutation and germlinevariants of MINPP1, a phosphatase gene lo.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MINPP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605391, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Meningioma (disrupted in balanced translocation) 1 (MN1,Accession NP_(—)002421.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MN1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16715, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Meningioma(disrupted in balanced translocation) 1 (MN1, Accession NP_(—)002421.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MN1.

Molybdenum cofactor synthesis 1 (MOCS1, Accession NP_(—)620306.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOCS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MOCS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MOCS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18692, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Molybdenum cofactorsynthesis 1 (MOCS1, Accession NP_(—)620306.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MOCS1.

Molybdenum cofactor synthesis 1 (MOCS1, Accession NP_(—)005933.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOCS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MOCS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MOCS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18692, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Molybdenum cofactorsynthesis 1 (MOCS1, Accession NP_(—)005933.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MOCS1.

Molybdenum cofactor synthesis 1 (MOCS1, Accession NP_(—)005934.2) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOCS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MOCS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MOCS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18692, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Molybdenum cofactorsynthesis 1 (MOCS1, Accession NP_(—)005934.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MOCS1.

MOXD1 (Accession NP_(—)056344.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MOXD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MOXD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MOXD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5314, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MOXD1 (AccessionNP_(—)056344.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MOXD1.

MRF2 (Accession XP_(—)084482.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MRF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MRF2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MRF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16396, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MRF2 (AccessionXP_(—)084482.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MRF2.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l10 (MRPL10, Accession NP_660298.2) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL10 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL10, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MRPL10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9128, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l10 (MRPL10, Accession NP_(—)660298.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL10.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l10 (MRPL10, Accession NP_(—)683685.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL10BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL10, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9128,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l10 (MRPL10, Accession NP_(—)683685.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL10.

MTA3 (Accession XP_(—)038567.5) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MTA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTA3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MTA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1271, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of MTA3 (AccessionXP_(—)038567.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTA3.

Nucleosome assembly protein 1-like 2 (NAP1L2, Accession NP_(—)068798.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NAP1L2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NAP1L2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNAP1L2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9926, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Nucleosome assemblyprotein 1-like 2 (NAP1L2, Accession NP_(—)068798.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NAP1L2.

Nucleosome assembly protein 1-like 4 (NAP1L4, Accession NP_(—)005960.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NAP1L4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NAP1L4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNAP1L4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10186, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Nucleosome assemblyprotein 1-like 4 (NAP1L4, Accession NP_(—)005960.1), a gene which mayhave a role as a histone chaperone. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NAP1L4.

The function of NAP1L4 has been established by previous studies. Hu etal. (1996) used a positional cloning approach to isolate a gene which islocated 100 kb centromeric to the proximal Beckwith-Wiedemann breakpointcluster region (BWS; 130650) on chromosome 11p15. This gene ishomologous to the yeast nucleosome assembly protein NAP1 (OMIM Ref. No.164060). The authors designated the new gene NAP2. They demonstratedthat this gene shows biallelic expression in all tissues tested and thatit therefore diverges in its expression from IGF2 (OMIM Ref. No.147470), H19 (OMIM Ref. No. 103280), and p57(KIP2) (OMIM Ref. No.600856), which also map to 11p15.5 in the vicinity of the BWS gene. TheNAP2 gene encodes a highly acidic protein of 375 amino acids. A 1,200-bp3-prime untranslated region was present. Rodriguez et al. (1997)reported that the NAP1L4 gene consists of 14 exons and spansapproximately 30.5 kb. Histones are thought to play a key role inregulating gene expression at the level of DNA packaging. The deducedamino acid sequence of NAP2 indicates that it is a protein with apotential nuclear localization motif and 2 clusters of highly acidicresidues. By functional analysis of recombinant NAP2 protein purifiedfrom Escherichia coli, Rodriguez et al. (1997) found that this proteincan interact with both core and linker histones (see OMIM Ref. No.142709). They demonstrated that recombinant NAP2 can transfer histonesonto naked DNA templates. Subcellular localization studies of NAP2indicated that it can shuttle between the cytoplasm and nucleus,suggesting a role as a histone chaperone. NAP1L4 maps to a regionimplicated in Wilms tumor etiology (see OMIM Ref. No. 194071). Rodriguezet al. (1997) analyzed the gene encoding NAP2 for mutations and found noevidence of nonsense, frameshift, or deletion mutations. Their findings,coupled with tumor suppression assays in Wilms tumor cells, did notsupport a role for NAP2 in the etiology of that neoplasm.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hu, R.-J.; Lee, M. P.; Johnson, L. A.; Feinberg, A. P.: A novel humanhomologue of yeast nucleosome assembly protein, 65 kb centromeric to thep57(KIP2) gene, is biallelically expressed in fetal and adult tissues.Hum. Molec. Genet. 5:1743-1748, 1996; and

Rodriguez, P.; Munroe, D.; Prawitt, D.; Chu, L. L.; Bric, E.; Kim, J.;Reid, L. H.; Davies, C.; Nakagama, H.; Loebbert, R.; Winterpacht, A.;Petruzzi, M.-J.; Higgins, M. J.; Nowak, N.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NAP1L4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601651, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Neuroblastoma, suppression of tumorigenicity 1 (NBL1,Accession NP_(—)005371.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NBL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NBL1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NBL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10001, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Neuroblastoma,suppression of tumorigenicity 1 (NBL1, Accession NP_(—)005371.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NBL1.

N-myc downstream regulated gene 1 (NDRG1, Accession NP_(—)006087.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDRG1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NDRG1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDRG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3602, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of N-myc downstreamregulated gene 1 (NDRG1, Accession NP_(—)006087.1), a gene which mayhave a growth inhibitory role. and therefore may be associated withHereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, lom type. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofHereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, lom type, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with NDRG1.

The function of NDRG1 has been established by previous studies. UsingmRNA differential display analysis to compare expression in cellscultured in the presence of 1% or 20% oxygen, Park et al. (2000)determined that NDRG1, which they called PROXY1, is markedly upregulatedin hypoxic cells. Northern and Western blot analyses showed that the43-kD NDRG1 protein has a longer half-life than does the mRNA transcriptand that the upregulation occurs through a heme protein-dependentpathway. Autosomal recessive peripheral neuropathies are relatively rarebut are clinically more severe than autosomal dominant forms of Charcot-Marie- tooth disease (CMT). The Lom form of hereditary motor and sensoryneuropathy (HMSNL; 601455), or CMT4D, is one such disorder. HMSNL showsfeatures of Schwann cell dysfunction and a concomitant early axonalinvolvement, suggesting that impaired axon-glia interactions play amajor role in its pathogenesis. Kalaydjieva et al. (1996) mapped thedisease gene to 8q24.3, where closely related disease haplotypes andstrong linkage disequilibrium suggested a single founder mutation.Kalaydjieva et al. (2000) reduced the HSMNL interval to 200 kb andcharacterized it by means of large-scale genomic sequencing. Sequenceanalysis of 2 genes located in the critical region, NDRG1 and WISP1(OMIM Ref. No. 603398), identified the founder HMSNL mutation, anonsense arg148- to - ter mutation (605262.0001) in the NDRG1 gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kalaydjieva, L.; Gresham, D.; Gooding, R.; Heather, L.; Baas, F.; deJonge, R.; Blechschmidt, K.; Angelicheva, D.; Chandler, D.; Worsley, P.;Rosenthal, A.; King, R. H. M.; Thomas, P. K.: N-myc downstream-regulatedgene 1 is mutated in hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy-Lom. Am. J.Hum. Genet. 67:47- 58, 2000; and

Park, H,; Adams, M. A.; Lachat, P.; Bosman, F.; Pang, S. C.; Graham, C.H.: Hypoxia induces the expression of a 43-kDa protein (PROXY-1) innormal and malignant cells. Biochem. Bioph.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NDRG1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605262, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nadh dehydrogenase (ubiquinone) 1 alpha subcomplex, 6, 14 kda(NDUFA6, Accession NP_(—)002481.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NDUFA6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDUFA6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDUFA6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Nadh dehydrogenase(ubiquinone) 1 alpha subcomplex, 6, 14 kda (NDUFA6, AccessionNP_(—)002481.1), a gene which transfers electrons from nadh to therespiratory chain. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NDUFA6.

The function of NDUFA6 has been established by previous studies. SeeNDUFA2 (OMIM Ref. No. 602137). Dunbar et al. (1997) mapped the NDUFA6gene to 21q22 by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). However, byintron-based radiation hybrid mapping, Emahazion and Brookes (1998)assigned the NDUFA6 gene to 22q13.1. They stated that subsequent mappingstudies with subfragments of the FISH-mapped recombinants of Dunbar etal. (1997) suggested chimerism and confirmed that the earlier FISH datawere flawed. Ton et al. (1997) isolated human heart cDNAs encodingCI-B14 (OMIM Ref. No. NDUFA6) and 4 other complex I subunits.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dunbar, D. R.; Shibasaki, Y.; Dobbie, L.; Andersson, B.; Brookes, A. J.:In situ hybridisation mapping of genomic clones for five humanrespiratory chain complex I genes. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 78:21-24,1997; and

Emahazion, T.; Brookes, A. J.: Mapping of the NDUFA2, NDUFA6, NDUFA7,NDUFB8, and NDUFS8 electron transport chain genes by intron basedradiation hybrid mapping. Cytogenet. Cell Genet.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NDUFA6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602138, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nuclear factor of activated t-cells, cytoplasmic,calcineurin-dependent 4 (NFATC4, Accession NP_(—)004545.2) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NFATC4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by NFATC4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NFATC4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11848, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear factor ofactivated t-cells, cytoplasmic, calcineurin-dependent 4 (NFATC4,Accession NP_(—)004545.2), a gene which plays a role in the inducibleexpression of cytokine genes in Tcells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NFATC4.

The function of NFATC4 has been established by previous studies. Theactivation of NFAT proteins is controlled by calcineurin, thecalmodulin-dependent phosphatase. Aramburu et al. (1998) identified ashort conserved sequence in the NFATC4 protein (residues 105-117) thattargets calcineurin to NFAT. Mutation of a single residue in thissequence impairs the calcineurin-mediated dephosphorylation and nucleartranslocation of NFAT1. Peptides spanning the region inhibit the abilityof calcineurin to bind to and dephosphorylate NFAT proteins, withoutaffecting the phosphatase activity of calcineurin against othersubstrates. When expressed intracellularly, a corresponding peptideinhibits NFAT dephosphorylation, nuclear translocation, andNFAT-mediated expression in response to stimulation. Thus, disruption ofthe enzyme-substrate docking interaction that directs calcineurin toNFAT can effectively block NFAT-dependent functions

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NFATC4.Graef et al. (2001) found that mice with disruptions of both the Nfatc4and Nfatc3 genes died around embryonic day 11 (E11) with generalizeddefects in vessel assembly as well as excessive and disorganized growthof vessels into the neural tube and somites. Since calcineurin wasthought to control nuclear localization of NFATC proteins, the authorsintroduced a mutation into the calcineurin B gene (OMIM Ref. No. 601302)that prevented phosphatase activation by calcium signals. Thesecalcineurin B mutant mice exhibited vascular developmental abnormalitiessimilar to those of the Nfatc3/Nfatc4 null mice. Graef et al. (2001)showed that calcineurin function was transiently required between E7.5and E8.5. They concluded that early calcineurin/NFAT signaling initiatesthe later cross-talk between vessels and surrounding tissues thatpattern the vasculature

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NFATC4 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Graef, I. A.; Chen, F.; Chen, L.; Kuo, A.; Crabtree, G. R.: Signalstransduced by Ca(2+)/calcineurin and NFATc3/c4 pattern the developingvasculature. Cell 105:863-875, 2001; and

Aramburu, J.; Garcia-Cozar, F.; Raghavan, A.; Okamura, H.; Rao, A.;Hogan, P. G.: Selective inhibition of NFAT activation by a peptidespanning the calcineurin targeting site of NFAT. Mol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NFATC4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602699, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nipsnap homolog 1 (c. elegans) (NIPSNAP1, AccessionNP_(—)003625.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NIPSNAP1 BINDING SITE1 and NIPSNAP1 BINDING SITE2 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by NIPSNAP1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NIPSNAP1 BINDING SITE1and NIPSNAP1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15009 and SEQ ID:2560respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Nipsnap homolog 1(c. elegans) (NIPSNAP1, Accession NP_(—)003625.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NIPSNAP1.

Neuroligin 4 (NLGN4, Accession NP_(—)065793.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NLGN4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by NLGN4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NLGN4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11053, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Neuroligin 4(NLGN4, Accession NP_(—)065793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NLGN4.

Neuroligin 4 (NLGN4, Accession NP_(—)851849.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NLGN4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by NLGN4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NLGN4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11053, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Neuroligin 4(NLGN4, Accession NP_(—)851849.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NLGN4.

Nucleolar protein 3 (apoptosis repressor with card domain) (NOL3,Accession NP_(—)003937.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NOL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NOL3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NOL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4812, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Nucleolar protein 3(apoptosis repressor with card domain) (NOL3, Accession NP_(—)003937.1),a gene which inhibits CASP2 and CASP8 and interacts with splicingfactors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NOL3.

The function of NOL3 has been established by previous studies. Bysearching an EST database for apoptosis-regulating proteins withhomology to the caspase recruitment domain (CARD) of caspase-9 (CASP9;602234), Koseki et al. (1998) identified a cDNA encoding ARC (apoptosisrepressor with CARD). Sequence analysis predicted that the 208-aminoacid ARC protein contains an N- terminal CARD and a C-terminal regionrich in proline and glutamic acid. Northern blot analysis detected 5.5-and 1.0-kb ARC transcripts in skeletal muscle and heart, but noexpression was detected in brain, placenta, lung, liver, kidney,pancreas, and lymphoid/hematopoietic tissues. To identify proteinsinvolved in RNA processing, Stoss et al. (1999) used a yeast 2-hybridscreen with SRp30c (SFRS9; 601943) as bait on a HeLa library. Theyisolated a cDNA encoding a protein that they designated NOP30 (nucleolarprotein of 30 kD) based on SDS-PAGE analysis. The authors alsoidentified a cDNA encoding a smaller isoform that they termed MYC(muscle-enriched cytosolic protein), which is created by a frameshiftand is identical to the ARC protein reported by Koseki et al. (1998).MYC did not interact with SFRS9. Sequence analysis of the 219-amino acidNOP30 protein predicted that it contains a highly acidic N terminus anda basic C terminus enriched with arginines, serines, and prolines andhaving multiple phosphorylation sites. Northern blot analysis detected1.8- and 1.3-kb NOP30 transcripts, with highest expression in heart andskeletal muscle and weak expression in other tissues. In contrast, SFRS9is relatively strongly and ubiquitously expressed as a 1.35-kbtranscript. In situ hybridization analysis showed that NOP30 isexpressed in the pia mater, a tissue surrounding the brain containingblood vessels lined with smooth muscle cells. Binding analysis indicatedthat NOP30 binds to itself and that the N and C termini of NOP30interact with SFRS9 through its RS domain. Confocal microscopydemonstrated that NOP30, through its arginine-rich C terminus,colocalizes with B23 (NPM1; 164040) in the granular component ofnucleoli; however, the majority of NOP30 was localized in the fibrillarcomponent. NOP30 and SFRS9 colocalized in the nucleoplasm. In contrast,My, with its acidic N terminus, was predominantly localized in thecytoplasm.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Koseki, T.; Inohara, N.; Chen, S.; Nunez, G.: ARC, an inhibitor ofapoptosis expressed in skeletal muscle and heart that interactsselectively with caspases. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 95:5156-5160, 1998; and

Stoss, O.; Schwaiger, F.-W.; Cooper, T. A.; Stamm, S.: Alternativesplicing determines the intracellular localization of the novel nuclearprotein Nop30 and its interaction with the sp.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NOL3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605235, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Notch homolog 2 (drosophila) (NOTCH2, AccessionNP_(—)077719.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NOTCH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NOTCH2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NOTCH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4571, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Notch homolog 2(drosophila) (NOTCH2, Accession NP_(—)077719.2), a gene which ismoderately similar to a region of murine Notch1 and contains an ankyrinrepeat. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withNOTCH2.

The function of NOTCH2 has been established by previous studies. InDrosophila, the ‘Notch’ gene controls differentiation to various cellfates in many tissues. Three mammalian ‘Notch’ homologs have beenidentified. All 3 are very highly conserved relative to the Drosophilagene, which suggests that they are important for cell differentiation inmammals. This notion is supported by the previous finding of atruncated, translocated form of the human NOTCH1 (OMIM Ref. No. 190198)gene (formerly TAN1) in 3 cases of leukemia. Larsson et al. (1994)identified cosmid clones for all 3 human NOTCH genes. Using these clonesas probes in fluorescence in situ hybridization to human metaphasechromosomes, they obtained results which, combined with data fromsomatic cell hybrid panels, demonstrated that NOTCH2 is located on1p13-p11 and NOTCH3 on 19p13.2-p13.1, which are regions ofneoplasia-associated translocation. As part of a study of a triplicationof several Mb occurring on chromosomes 1, 6, and 9, Katsanis et al.(1996) confirmed the presence of a NOTCH locus on chromosome 1. Gao etal. (1998) mapped the mouse Notch2 gene to chromosome 3.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Katsanis, N.; Fitzgibbon, J.; Fisher, E. M. C.: Paralogy mapping:identification of a region in the human MHC triplicated onto humanchromosomes 1 and 9 allows the prediction and isolation of novel PBX andNOTCH loci. Genomics 35:101-108, 1996; and

Larsson, C.; Lardelli, M.; White, I.; Lendahl, U.: The human NOTCH1, 2,and 3 genes are located at chromosome positions 9q34, 1p13-p11, and19p13.2-p13.1 in regions of neoplasia- associa.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NOTCH2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600275, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nephronophthisis 4 (NPHP4, Accession NP_(—)055917.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPHP4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NPHP4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NPHP4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5716, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Nephronophthisis 4(NPHP4, Accession NP_(—)055917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NPHP4.

Nuclear receptor subfamily 2, group f, member 6 (NR2F6, AccessionNP_(—)005225.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NR2F6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NR2F6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NR2F6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3179, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorsubfamily 2, group f, member 6 (NR2F6, Accession NP_(—)005225.2), a genewhich is similar to receptors for steroid hormones or thyroid hormoneand contains a DNA binding domain. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NR2F6.

The function of NR2F6 has been established by previous studies. Miyajimaet al. (1988) identified in the human genome 2 ERBA-related genes, namedEAR2 and EAR3 (OMIM Ref. No. 132890), and characterized them by cDNAcloning. The genes are predicted to encode proteins very similar inprimary structure to receptors for steroid hormones and thyroid hormone.In addition, the amino acid sequences of the 2 gene products are verysimilar to each other, especially in the DNA-binding domain (86%homology) and at the putative ligand-binding domain (76% homology).Northern hybridization using EAR DNA probes with RNAs from varioustissues of the human fetus showed that the expression of EAR2 is high inthe liver, whereas the expression of EAR3 is relatively ubiquitous.Hybridization analysis of DNAs from sorted chromosomes showed that theEAR2 gene is located on chromosome 19 and the EAR3 gene on chromosome 5.Bahler et al. (1997) performed cosmid contig mapping indicating that theNR2F6 gene was 100 kb proximal to MYO9B (OMIM Ref. No. 602129) onchromosome 19p13.1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bahler, M.; Kehrer, I.; Gordon, L.; Stoffler, H.-E.; Olsen, A. S.:Physical mapping of human myosin-IXB (MYO9B), the human orthologue ofthe rat myosin myr 5, to chromosome 19p13.1. Genomics 43:107-109, 1997;and

Miyajima, N.; Kadowaki, Y.; Fukushige, S.; Shimizu, S.; Semba, K.;Yamanashi, Y.; Matsubara, K.; Toyoshima, K.; Yamamoto, T.:Identification of two novel members of erbA superfamily by.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NR2F6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 132880, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, AccessionNP_(—)663163.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. OSBPL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13242, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663163.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663164.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13242, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663164.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

OTOP3 (Accession XP_(—)292588.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. OTOP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OTOP3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OTOP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1725, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of OTOP3 (AccessionXP_(—)292588.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OTOP3.

Phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH, Accession NP_(—)000268.1) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAH BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PAH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1332, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Phenylalaninehydroxylase (PAH, Accession NP_(—)000268.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAH.

Pantothenate kinase 4 (PANK4, Accession NP_(—)060686.1) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PANK4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PANK4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PANK4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18928, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Pantothenate kinase4 (PANK4, Accession NP_(—)060686.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PANK4.

Poly(a) polymerase beta (testis specific) (PAPOLB, AccessionNP_(—)064529.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PAPOLB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PAPOLB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PAPOLB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2967, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Poly(a) polymerasebeta (testis specific) (PAPOLB, Accession NP_(—)064529.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PAPOLB.

Paired box gene 2 (PAX2, Accession NP_(—)003980.1) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAX2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PAX2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PAX2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5547, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Paired box gene 2(PAX2, Accession NP_(—)003980.1), a gene which involves in kidney celldifferentiation and therefore is associated with Renal-colobomasyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Renal-coloboma syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAX2.

The function of PAX2 has been established by previous studies.Sanyanusin et al. (1996) obtained the complete genomic structure of thehuman PAX2 gene. They described 5 genomic lambda clones containing humanPAX2 gene sequences, 4 of which had previously been reported by them(Sanyanusin et al., 1995). The fifth clone, which included exons 7 and8, was obtained by Sanyanusin et al. (1996) from a subgenomic lambdacDNA library of size- fractionated EcoRI fragments ranging in size from6 to 8 kb. Sequencing and restriction mapping of these clones showedthat the human PAX2 gene is composed of 12 exons spanning approximately70 kb. They also found 2 alternatively spliced exons corresponding toexon 10 (Ward et al., 1994) and a 69-bp inserted sequence that theydesignated as exon 6. The 69-bp insert is homologous to a 69-bp insertreported in the murine Pax2 gene by Dressler et al. (1990). Sanyanusinet al. (1996) identified a (CA)n dinucleotide repeat polymorphism inPAX2 which they mapped immediately upstream of exon 9. The PAX2 gene isexpressed in primitive cells of the kidney, ureter, ey, ear, and centralnervous system. Based on the known expression pattern of PAX2,Sanyanusin et al. (1995) predicted that the phenotype caused bymutations of PAX2 would probably consist of autosomal dominant eyemalformations, sensorineural hearing loss, and renal hypoplasia.Pursuing this suspicion, they found deletion of a single nucleotide inexon 5 of the PAX2 gene (167409.0001) in a father and 3 of his 5 sonswho had optic nerve colobomas, renal hypoplasia, mild proteinuria, andvesicoureteral reflux. The nucleotide deletion caused a frameshift inthe conserved octapeptide sequence. The phenotype was similar to that ofKrd mutant mice which lack a portion of chromosome 19 that is homologousto human 10q24 and includes the Pax2 gene. These mice have reducedthickness of the renal cortex, a reduced number of glomeruli at birth,and reduced amplitudes on electroretinogram. In the Krd mouse, thedeletion of chromosome 19 was transgene-induced (Keller et al., 1994).Coloboma of the optic nerve with renal disease (OMIM Ref. No. 120330) isa recognized syndrome. Renal dysplasia and retinal aplasia are combinedin the Loken-Senior syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 266900). Ocularabnormalities occur also with familial juvenile nephronophthisis (OMIMRef. No. 256100), but that disorder maps to chromosome 2.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PAX2.To determine the direct effects of PAX2 mutations on kidney development,fetal kidneys of mice carrying a Pax2(1Neu) mutation were examined. Atembryonic day 15 (E15), heterozygous mutant kidneys were approximately60% the size of those of wildtype littermates, and the number ofnephrons was strikingly reduced. Heterozygous mutant mice showedincreased apoptotic cell death during fetal kidney development, but theincreased apoptosis was not associated with random stochasticinactivation of Pax2 expression in mutant kidneys; Pax2 was shown to bebiallelically expressed during kidney development. The findingssupported the conclusion that heterozygous mutations of the PAX2 geneare associated with increased apoptosis and reduced branching of theureteric bud, due to reduced PAX2 dosage during a critical window inkidney development.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PAX2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sanyanusin, P.; Schimmenti, L. A.; McNoe, L. A.; Ward, T. A.; Pierpont,M. E. M.; Sullivan, M. J.; Dobyns, W. B.; Eccles, M. R.: Mutation of thePAX2 gene in a family with optic nerve colobomas, renal anomalies andvesicoureteral reflux. Nature Genet. 9:358-364, 1995; and

Porteous, S.; Torban, E.; Cho, N.-P.; Cunliffe, H.; Chua, L.; McNoe, L.;Ward, T.; Souza, C.; Gus, P.; Giugliani, R.; Sato, T.; Yun, K.; Favor,J.; Sicotte, M.; Goodyer, P.; Eccles, M.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PAX2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 167409, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Paired box gene 2 (PAX2, Accession NP_(—)003979.1) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAX2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PAX2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PAX2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5547, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Paired box gene 2(PAX2, Accession NP_(—)003979.1), a gene which involves in kidney celldifferentiation and therefore is associated with Renal-colobomasyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Renal-coloboma syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAX2.

The function of PAX2 has been established by previous studies.Sanyanusin et al. (1996) obtained the complete genomic structure of thehuman PAX2 gene. They described 5 genomic lambda clones containing humanPAX2 gene sequences, 4 of which had previously been reported by them(Sanyanusin et al., 1995). The fifth clone, which included exons 7 and8, was obtained by Sanyanusin et al. (1996) from a subgenomic lambdacDNA library of size- fractionated EcoRI fragments ranging in size from6 to 8 kb. Sequencing and restriction mapping of these clones showedthat the human PAX2 gene is composed of 12 exons spanning approximately70 kb. They also found 2 alternatively spliced exons corresponding toexon 10 (Ward et al., 1994) and a 69-bp inserted sequence that theydesignated as exon 6. The 69-bp insert is homologous to a 69-bp insertreported in the murine Pax2 gene by Dressler et al. (1990). Sanyanusinet al. (1996) identified a (CA)n dinucleotide repeat polymorphism inPAX2 which they mapped immediately upstream of exon 9. The PAX2 gene isexpressed in primitive cells of the kidney, ureter, ey, ear, and centralnervous system. Based on the known expression pattern of PAX2,Sanyanusin et al. (1995) predicted that the phenotype caused bymutations of PAX2 would probably consist of autosomal dominant eyemalformations, sensorineural hearing loss, and renal hypoplasia.Pursuing this suspicion, they found deletion of a single nucleotide inexon 5 of the PAX2 gene (167409.0001) in a father and 3 of his 5 sonswho had optic nerve colobomas, renal hypoplasia, mild proteinuria, andvesicoureteral reflux. The nucleotide deletion caused a frameshift inthe conserved octapeptide sequence. The phenotype was similar to that ofKrd mutant mice which lack a portion of chromosome 19 that is homologousto human 10q24 and includes the Pax2 gene. These mice have reducedthickness of the renal cortex, a reduced number of glomeruli at birth,and reduced amplitudes on electroretinogram. In the Krd mouse, thedeletion of chromosome 19 was transgene-induced (Keller et al., 1994).Coloboma of the optic nerve with renal disease (OMIM Ref. No. 120330) isa recognized syndrome. Renal dysplasia and retinal aplasia are combinedin the Loken-Senior syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 266900). Ocularabnormalities occur also with familial juvenile nephronophthisis (OMIMRef. No. 256100), but that disorder maps to chromosome 2.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PAX2.To determine the direct effects of PAX2 mutations on kidney development,fetal kidneys of mice carrying a Pax2(1Neu) mutation were examined. Atembryonic day 15 (E15), heterozygous mutant kidneys were approximately60% the size of those of wildtype littermates, and the number ofnephrons was strikingly reduced. Heterozygous mutant mice showedincreased apoptotic cell death during fetal kidney development, but theincreased apoptosis was not associated with random stochasticinactivation of Pax2 expression in mutant kidneys; Pax2 was shown to bebiallelically expressed during kidney development. The findingssupported the conclusion that heterozygous mutations of the PAX2 geneare associated with increased apoptosis and reduced branching of theureteric bud, due to reduced PAX2 dosage during a critical window inkidney development.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PAX2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sanyanusin, P.; Schimmenti, L. A.; McNoe, L. A.; Ward, T. A.; Pierpont,M. E. M.; Sullivan, M. J.; Dobyns, W. B.; Eccles, M. R.: Mutation of thePAX2 gene in a family with optic nerve colobomas, renal anomalies andvesicoureteral reflux. Nature Genet. 9:358-364, 1995; and

Porteous, S.; Torban, E.; Cho, N.-P.; Cunliffe, H.; Chua, L.; McNoe, L.;Ward, T.; Souza, C.; Gus, P.; Giugliani, R.; Sato, T.; Yun, K.; Favor,J.; Sicotte, M.; Goodyer, P.; Eccles, M.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PAX2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 167409, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Paired box gene 2 (PAX2, Accession NP_(—)003981.1) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAX2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PAX2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PAX2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5547, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Paired box gene 2(PAX2, Accession NP_(—)003981.1), a gene which involves in kidney celldifferentiation and therefore is associated with Renal-colobomasyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Renal-coloboma syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAX2.

The function of PAX2 has been established by previous studies.Sanyanusin et al. (1996) obtained the complete genomic structure of thehuman PAX2 gene. They described 5 genomic lambda clones containing humanPAX2 gene sequences, 4 of which had previously been reported by them(Sanyanusin et al., 1995). The fifth clone, which included exons 7 and8, was obtained by Sanyanusin et al. (1996) from a subgenomic lambdacDNA library of size- fractionated EcoRI fragments ranging in size from6 to 8 kb. Sequencing and restriction mapping of these clones showedthat the human PAX2 gene is composed of 12 exons spanning approximately70 kb. They also found 2 alternatively spliced exons corresponding toexon 10 (Ward et al., 1994) and a 69-bp inserted sequence that theydesignated as exon 6. The 69-bp insert is homologous to a 69-bp insertreported in the murine Pax2 gene by Dressler et al. (1990). Sanyanusinet al. (1996) identified a (CA)n dinucleotide repeat polymorphism inPAX2 which they mapped immediately upstream of exon 9. The PAX2 gene isexpressed in primitive cells of the kidney, ureter, ey, ear, and centralnervous system. Based on the known expression pattern of PAX2,Sanyanusin et al. (1995) predicted that the phenotype caused bymutations of PAX2 would probably consist of autosomal dominant eyemalformations, sensorineural hearing loss, and renal hypoplasia.Pursuing this suspicion, they found deletion of a single nucleotide inexon 5 of the PAX2 gene (167409.0001) in a father and 3 of his 5 sonswho had optic nerve colobomas, renal hypoplasia, mild proteinuria, andvesicoureteral reflux. The nucleotide deletion caused a frameshift inthe conserved octapeptide sequence. The phenotype was similar to that ofKrd mutant mice which lack a portion of chromosome 19 that is homologousto human 10q24 and includes the Pax2 gene. These mice have reducedthickness of the renal cortex, a reduced number of glomeruli at birth,and reduced amplitudes on electroretinogram. In the Krd mouse, thedeletion of chromosome 19 was transgene-induced (Keller et al., 1994).Coloboma of the optic nerve with renal disease (OMIM Ref. No. 120330) isa recognized syndrome. Renal dysplasia and retinal aplasia are combinedin the Loken-Senior syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 266900). Ocularabnormalities occur also with familial juvenile nephronophthisis (OMIMRef. No. 256100), but that disorder maps to chromosome 2.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PAX2.To determine the direct effects of PAX2 mutations on kidney development,fetal kidneys of mice carrying a Pax2(1Neu) mutation were examined. Atembryonic day 15 (E15), heterozygous mutant kidneys were approximately60% the size of those of wildtype littermates, and the number ofnephrons was strikingly reduced. Heterozygous mutant mice showedincreased apoptotic cell death during fetal kidney development, but theincreased apoptosis was not associated with random stochasticinactivation of Pax2 expression in mutant kidneys; Pax2 was shown to bebiallelically expressed during kidney development. The findingssupported the conclusion that heterozygous mutations of the PAX2 geneare associated with increased apoptosis and reduced branching of theureteric bud, due to reduced PAX2 dosage during a critical window inkidney development.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PAX2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sanyanusin, P.; Schimmenti, L. A.; McNoe, L. A.; Ward, T. A.; Pierpont,M. E. M.; Sullivan, M. J.; Dobyns, W. B.; Eccles, M. R.: Mutation of thePAX2 gene in a family with optic nerve colobomas, renal anomalies andvesicoureteral reflux. Nature Genet. 9:358-364, 1995; and

Porteous, S.; Torban, E.; Cho, N.-P.; Cunliffe, H.; Chua, L.; McNoe, L.;Ward, T.; Souza, C.; Gus, P.; Giugliani, R.; Sato, T.; Yun, K.; Favor,J.; Sicotte, M.; Goodyer, P.; Eccles, M.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PAX2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 167409, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Paired box gene 2 (PAX2, Accession NP_(—)003978.1) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAX2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PAX2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PAX2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5547, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Paired box gene 2(PAX2, Accession NP_(—)003978.1), a gene which involves in kidney celldifferentiation and therefore is associated with Renal-colobomasyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Renal-coloboma syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAX2.

The function of PAX2 has been established by previous studies.Sanyanusin et al. (1996) obtained the complete genomic structure of thehuman PAX2 gene. They described 5 genomic lambda clones containing humanPAX2 gene sequences, 4 of which had previously been reported by them(Sanyanusin et al., 1995). The fifth clone, which included exons 7 and8, was obtained by Sanyanusin et al. (1996) from a subgenomic lambdacDNA library of size- fractionated EcoRI fragments ranging in size from6 to 8 kb. Sequencing and restriction mapping of these clones showedthat the human PAX2 gene is composed of 12 exons spanning approximately70 kb. They also found 2 alternatively spliced exons corresponding toexon 10 (Ward et al., 1994) and a 69-bp inserted sequence that theydesignated as exon 6. The 69-bp insert is homologous to a 69-bp insertreported in the murine Pax2 gene by Dressler et al. (1990). Sanyanusinet al. (1996) identified a (CA)n dinucleotide repeat polymorphism inPAX2 which they mapped immediately upstream of exon 9. The PAX2 gene isexpressed in primitive cells of the kidney, ureter, ey, ear, and centralnervous system. Based on the known expression pattern of PAX2,Sanyanusin et al. (1995) predicted that the phenotype caused bymutations of PAX2 would probably consist of autosomal dominant eyemalformations, sensorineural hearing loss, and renal hypoplasia.Pursuing this suspicion, they found deletion of a single nucleotide inexon 5 of the PAX2 gene (167409.0001) in a father and 3 of his 5 sonswho had optic nerve colobomas, renal hypoplasia, mild proteinuria, andvesicoureteral reflux. The nucleotide deletion caused a frameshift inthe conserved octapeptide sequence. The phenotype was similar to that ofKrd mutant mice which lack a portion of chromosome 19 that is homologousto human 10q24 and includes the Pax2 gene. These mice have reducedthickness of the renal cortex, a reduced number of glomeruli at birth,and reduced amplitudes on electroretinogram. In the Krd mouse, thedeletion of chromosome 19 was transgene-induced (Keller et al., 1994).Coloboma of the optic nerve with renal disease (OMIM Ref. No. 120330) isa recognized syndrome. Renal dysplasia and retinal aplasia are combinedin the Loken-Senior syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 266900). Ocularabnormalities occur also with familial juvenile nephronophthisis (OMIMRef. No. 256100), but that disorder maps to chromosome 2.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PAX2.To determine the direct effects of PAX2 mutations on kidney development,fetal kidneys of mice carrying a Pax2(1Neu) mutation were examined. Atembryonic day 15 (E15), heterozygous mutant kidneys were approximately60% the size of those of wildtype littermates, and the number ofnephrons was strikingly reduced. Heterozygous mutant mice showedincreased apoptotic cell death during fetal kidney development, but theincreased apoptosis was not associated with random stochasticinactivation of Pax2 expression in mutant kidneys; Pax2 was shown to bebiallelically expressed during kidney development. The findingssupported the conclusion that heterozygous mutations of the PAX2 geneare associated with increased apoptosis and reduced branching of theureteric bud, due to reduced PAX2 dosage during a critical window inkidney development.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PAX2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sanyanusin, P.; Schimmenti, L. A.; McNoe, L. A.; Ward, T. A.; Pierpont,M. E. M.; Sullivan, M. J.; Dobyns, W. B.; Eccles, M. R.: Mutation of thePAX2 gene in a family with optic nerve colobomas, renal anomalies andvesicoureteral reflux. Nature Genet. 9:358-364, 1995; and

Porteous, S.; Torban, E.; Cho, N.-P.; Cunliffe, H.; Chua, L.; McNoe, L.;Ward, T.; Souza, C.; Gus, P.; Giugliani, R.; Sato, T.; Yun, K.; Favor,J.; Sicotte, M.; Goodyer, P.; Eccles, M.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PAX2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 167409, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Paired box gene 2 (PAX2, Accession NP_(—)000269.1) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAX2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PAX2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PAX2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5547, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Paired box gene 2(PAX2, Accession NP_(—)000269.1), a gene which involves in kidney celldifferentiation and therefore is associated with Renal-colobomasyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Renal-coloboma syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAX2.

The function of PAX2 has been established by previous studies.Sanyanusin et al. (1996) obtained the complete genomic structure of thehuman PAX2 gene. They described 5 genomic lambda clones containing humanPAX2 gene sequences, 4 of which had previously been reported by them(Sanyanusin et al., 1995). The fifth clone, which included exons 7 and8, was obtained by Sanyanusin et al. (1996) from a subgenomic lambdacDNA library of size- fractionated EcoRI fragments ranging in size from6 to 8 kb. Sequencing and restriction mapping of these clones showedthat the human PAX2 gene is composed of 12 exons spanning approximately70 kb. They also found 2 alternatively spliced exons corresponding toexon 10 (Ward et al., 1994) and a 69-bp inserted sequence that theydesignated as exon 6. The 69-bp insert is homologous to a 69-bp insertreported in the murine Pax2 gene by Dressler et al. (1990). Sanyanusinet al. (1996) identified a (CA)n dinucleotide repeat polymorphism inPAX2 which they mapped immediately upstream of exon 9. The PAX2 gene isexpressed in primitive cells of the kidney, ureter, ey, ear, and centralnervous system. Based on the known expression pattern of PAX2,Sanyanusin et al. (1995) predicted that the phenotype caused bymutations of PAX2 would probably consist of autosomal dominant eyemalformations, sensorineural hearing loss, and renal hypoplasia.Pursuing this suspicion, they found deletion of a single nucleotide inexon 5 of the PAX2 gene (167409.0001) in a father and 3 of his 5 sonswho had optic nerve colobomas, renal hypoplasia, mild proteinuria, andvesicoureteral reflux. The nucleotide deletion caused a frameshift inthe conserved octapeptide sequence. The phenotype was similar to that ofKrd mutant mice which lack a portion of chromosome 19 that is homologousto human 10q24 and includes the Pax2 gene. These mice have reducedthickness of the renal cortex, a reduced number of glomeruli at birth,and reduced amplitudes on electroretinogram. In the Krd mouse, thedeletion of chromosome 19 was transgene-induced (Keller et al., 1994).Coloboma of the optic nerve with renal disease (OMIM Ref. No. 120330) isa recognized syndrome. Renal dysplasia and retinal aplasia are combinedin the Loken-Senior syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 266900). Ocularabnormalities occur also with familial juvenile nephronophthisis (OMIMRef. No. 256100), but that disorder maps to chromosome 2.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PAX2.To determine the direct effects of PAX2 mutations on kidney development,fetal kidneys of mice carrying a Pax2(1Neu) mutation were examined. Atembryonic day 15 (E15), heterozygous mutant kidneys were approximately60% the size of those of wildtype littermates, and the number ofnephrons was strikingly reduced. Heterozygous mutant mice showedincreased apoptotic cell death during fetal kidney development, but theincreased apoptosis was not associated with random stochasticinactivation of Pax2 expression in mutant kidneys; Pax2 was shown to bebiallelically expressed during kidney development. The findingssupported the conclusion that heterozygous mutations of the PAX2 geneare associated with increased apoptosis and reduced branching of theureteric bud, due to reduced PAX2 dosage during a critical window inkidney development.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PAX2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sanyanusin, P.; Schimmenti, L. A.; McNoe, L. A.; Ward, T. A.; Pierpont,M. E. M.; Sullivan, M. J.; Dobyns, W. B.; Eccles, M. R.: Mutation of thePAX2 gene in a family with optic nerve colobomas, renal anomalies andvesicoureteral reflux. Nature Genet. 9:358-364, 1995; and

Porteous, S.; Torban, E.; Cho, N.-P.; Cunliffe, H.; Chua, L.; McNoe, L.;Ward, T.; Souza, C.; Gus, P.; Giugliani, R.; Sato, T.; Yun, K.; Favor,J.; Sicotte, M.; Goodyer, P.; Eccles, M.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PAX2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 167409, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Pre-b-cell leukemia transcription factor 1 (PBX1, AccessionNP_(—)002576.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PBX1 BINDING SITE1 and PBX1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PBX1, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PBX1 BINDING SITE1 and PBX1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:8409 and SEQ ID:18068 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Pre-b-cell leukemiatranscription factor 1 (PBX1, Accession NP_(—)002576.1), a gene whichinvolves in steroidogenesis and subsequently sexual development anddifferentiation and therefore is associated with Pre-b-cell acutelymphoblastic leukemias. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Pre-b-cell acute lymphoblasticleukemias, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withPBX1.

The function of PBX1 has been established by previous studies. Kamps etal. (1991) discussed the chimeric genes created by the human t(1;19)translocation in pre-B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemias. The authorscloned 2 different E2A-PBX1 fusion transcripts (which differed only inthe PBX1 sequences they contained) and showed that NIH-3T3 cellstransfected with cDNAs encoding the fusion proteins were able to causemalignant tumors in nude mice. They discussed subtle differences in thetransforming ability of the 2 fusion proteins with respect to theregions of the PBX1 gene they contained.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PBX1.In vitro studies have shown that PBX1 regulates the activity of IPF1, aPara-Hox homeodomain transcription factor required for the developmentand function of the pancreas in mice and humans. To investigate in vivoroles of PBX1 in pancreatic development and function, Kim et al. (2002)examined pancreatic Pbx1 expression, and morphogenesis, celldifferentiation, and function in mice deficient for Pbx1. Pbx1 -/-embryos had pancreatic hypoplasia and marked defects in exocrine andendocrine cell differentiation prior to death at embryonic day 15 or 16.In these embryos, expression of Isl1 (OMIM Ref. No. 600366) and Atoh5(OMIM Ref. No. 604882), essential regulators of pancreatic morphogenesisand differentiation, was severely reduced. Pbx1 +/- adults hadpancreatic islet malformations, impaired glucose tolerance, andhypoinsulinemia. Thus, Kim et al. (2002) concluded that PBX1 isessential for normal pancreatic development and function. Analysis oftrans-heterozygous Pbx1 +/- and Ipf1 +/- mice revealed in vivo geneticinteractions between Pbx1 and Ipf1 that are essential for postnatalpancreatic function. Trans-heterozygous mice developed age-dependentovert diabetes mellitus, unlike Pbx1 +/- or Ipf1 +/- mice. Mutationsaffecting the Ipf1 protein promote diabetes mellitus in mice and humans.Kim et al. (2002) concluded that perturbation of PBX1 activity may alsopromote susceptibility to diabetes mellitus.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PBX1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kamps, M. P.; Look, A. T.; Baltimore, D.: The human t(1:19)translocation in pre-B ALL produces multiple nuclear E2A-Pbx1 fusionproteins with differing transforming potentials. Genes Dev. 5:358-368,1991; and

Kim, S. K.; Selleri, L.; Lee, J. S.; Zhang, A. Y.; Gu, X.; Jacobs, Y.;Cleary, M. L.: Pbx1 inactivation disrupts pancreas development and inIpf1- deficient mice promotes diabetes mellit.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PBX1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176310, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Bh-protocadherin (brain-heart) (PCDH7, AccessionNP_(—)115833.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PCDH7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDH7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDH7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7631, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Bh-protocadherin(brain-heart) (PCDH7, Accession NP_(—)115833.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDH7.

Phosphodiesterase 4b, camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e4 dunce homolog,drosophila) (PDE4B, Accession NP_(—)002591.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE4B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPDE4B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE4B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19366, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase4b, camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e4 dunce homolog, drosophila)(PDE4B, Accession NP_(—)002591.1), a gene which may be involved inmediating central nervous system effects of therapeutic agents rangingfrom antidepressants to antiasthmatic and anti-inflammatory agents.Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PDE4B.

The function of PDE4B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM31.1. Phosphodiesterase 4dinteracting protein (myomegalin) (PDE4DIP, Accession NP_(—)055459.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE4DIPBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PDE4DIP, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PDE4DIP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18790, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase4d interacting protein (myomegalin) (PDE4DIP, Accession NP_(—)055459.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PDE4DIP.

PDZK3 (Accession NP_(—)055837.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDZK3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PDZK3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDZK3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13259, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of PDZK3 (AccessionNP_(—)055837.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDZK3.

PDZK3 (Accession NP_(—)835260.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDZK3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PDZK3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDZK3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13259, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of PDZK3 (AccessionNP_(—)835260.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDZK3.

Phosphoprotein enriched in astrocytes 15 (PEA15, AccessionNP_(—)003759.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PEA15 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PEA15, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PEA15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5427, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Phosphoproteinenriched in astrocytes 15 (PEA15, Accession NP_(—)003759.1), a genewhich is a phosphoprotein and involved in glucose uptake. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PEA15.

The function of PEA15 has been established by previous studies.Astrocytes are involved in a variety of functions, including storage ofglycogen and support for the migration and differentiation of neurons.They express membrane receptors which allow them to respond toextracellular signals. Activation of the receptors induces a cascade ofevents, such as the stimulation of protein kinases and the subsequentphosphorylation of target proteins. Araujo et al. (1993) identified aunique 15-kD protein in astrocytes that exists as a nonphosphorylatedform and as 2 increasingly phosphorylated varieties. This protein, whichthey called PEA15, contains a consensus site for protein kinase C (PKC;e.g., 176960) and is an endogenous substrate for PKC. Using differentialdisplay to identify genes whose expressions are altered in tissuesderived from type II diabetes mellitus (OMIM Ref. No. 125853) patientscompared with nondiabetic individuals, Condorelli et al. (1998) clonedcDNAs encoding PEA15, which they named PED for ‘phosphoprotein enrichedin diabetes’. The ubiquitously expressed 2.8-kb PED mRNA wasoverexpressed in fibroblasts, skeletal muscle, and adipose tissue fromtype II diabetics. Levels of the 15-kD PED phosphoprotein were alsoelevated in type II diabetic tissues. The authors demonstrated thattransfection of a PED cDNA into differentiating L6 skeletal muscle cellsincreases the content of glucose transporter-1 (GLUT1; 138140) on theplasma membrane and inhibits insulin-stimulated glucose transport andcell surface recruitment of glucose transporter-4 (GLUT4; 138190). Theseeffects were reversed by blocking PKC activity.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Araujo, H.; Danziger, N.; Cordier, J.; Glowinski, J.; Chneiweiss, H.:Characterization of PEA-15, a major substrate for protein kinase C inastrocytes. J. Biol. Chem. 268:5911-5920, 1993; and

Condorelli, G.; Vigliotta, G.; Iavarone, C.; Caruso, M.; Tocchetti, C.G.; Andreozzi, F.; Cafieri, A.; Tecce, M. F.; Formisano, P.; Beguinot,L.; Beguinot, F.: PED/PEA-15 gene controls.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PEA15 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603434, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Peroxisome biogenesis factor 1 (PEX1, AccessionNP_(—)000457.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PEX1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PEX1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PEX1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19226, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Peroxisomebiogenesis factor 1 (PEX1, Accession NP_(—)000457.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PEX1.

6-phosphofructo -2-kinase/fructose-2,6-biphosphatase 3 (PFKFB3,Accession NP_(—)004557.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PFKFB3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PFKFB3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PFKFB3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12032, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-biphosphatase 3 (PFKFB3, AccessionNP_(—)004557.1), a gene which catalizes synthesis and degradation offructose 2,6-bisphosphate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PFKFB3.

The function of PFKFB3 has been established by previous studies. Thebifunctional 6-phosphofructo -2-kinase (EC2.7.1.105)/fructose-2,6-bisphosphatase (EC 3.1.3.46) (PFKFB) regulatesthe steady-state concentration of fructose-2,6-bisphosphate, a potentactivator of a key regulatory enzyme of glycolysis, phosphofructokinase.Cancer cells maintain a high glycolytic rate even in the presence ofoxygen, a phenomenon known as the Warburg effect (Warburg, 1956). Theglycolytic rate in the placenta, another fast-growing tissue, isaccelerated by anoxia and by maternal diabetes By screening a placentalcDNA library with human and frog liver PFKFB (PFKFB1; 311790) as probes,Sakai et al. (1996) obtained a cDNA encoding PFKFB3, which they termedHP (human placental PFKFB). The predicted PFKFB3 protein, which is 61%similar to human liver PFKFB, contains 529 amino acids and 7 potentialphosphorylation sites. Northern blot analysis of first-trimester andterm placentas detected a 4.5-kb PFKFB3 transcript

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sakai, A.; Kato, M.; Fukasawa, M.; Ishiguro, M.; Furuy, E.; Sakakibara,R.: Cloning of cDNA encoding for a novel isozyme of fructose6-phosphate,2-kinase/fructose 2,6-bisphosphatase from human placenta. J.Biochem. 119:506-511, 1996; and

Warburg, O.: On the origin of cancer cells. Science 123:309-314, 1956.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PFKFB3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605319, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.6-phosphofructo -2-kinase/fructose-2,6-biphosphatase 4(PFKFB4, Accession NP_(—)004558.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PFKFB4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PFKFB4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PFKFB4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14338, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-biphosphatase 4 (PFKFB4, AccessionNP_(—)004558.1), a gene which catalizes synthesis and degradation offructose 2,6-bisphosphate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PFKFB4.

The function of PFKFB4 has been established by previous studies. Thebifunctional 6-phosphofructo -2-kinase (EC2.7.1.105)/fructose-2,6-bisphosphatase (EC 3.1.3.46) (PFKFB) regulatesthe steady-state concentration of fructose-2,6-bisphosphate, a potentactivator of a key regulatory enzyme of glycolysis, phosphofructokinase.Isozymes of PFKFB differ in the regions surrounding the catalytic core,which are important for the differential response to allostericeffectors and hormonal signals in different tissues By screening aplacental cDNA library with human and frog liver PFKFB (PFKFB1; 311790)as probes, Sakai et al. (1996) obtained a partial cDNA encoding PFKFB4,which they termed 2K-1. Manzano et al. (1999) isolated a cDNA encodingPFKFB4 by screening a human testis cDNA library with a rat liver Pfkfbprobe, followed by RT-PCR. The predicted 469-amino acid PFKFB4 protein,which is 97% homologous to the rat sequence and approximately 70%identical to the human PFKFB isoforms, contains multiple phosphorylationsites. Northern blot analysis of rat brain, heart, liver, muscle,placenta, adipose tissue, ovary, fallopian tubes, and testis with thehuman PFKFB4 sequence as probe detected testis-specific expression of2.4- and 3.3-kb transcripts. Western blot analysis showed expression ofa 55-kD protein, close to the predicted value.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sakai, A.; Kato, M.; Fukasawa, M.; Ishiguro, M.; Furuy, E.; Sakakibara,R.: Cloning of cDNA encoding for a novel isozyme of fructose6-phosphate,2-kinase/fructose 2,6-bisphosphatase from human placenta. J.Biochem. 119:506-511, 1996; and

Manzano, A.; Perez, J. X.; Nadal, M.; Estivill, X.; Lange, A.; Bartrons,R.: Cloning, expression and chromosomal localization of a human testis6-phosphofructo -2-kinase/fructose-2,6-bis.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PFKFB4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605320, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Pftaire protein kinase 1 (PFTK1, Accession NP_(—)036527.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PFTK1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PFTK1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PFTK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10701, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Pftaire proteinkinase 1 (PFTK1, Accession NP_(—)036527.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PFTK1.

PHGDHL1 (Accession NP_(—)808882.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PHGDHL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PHGDHL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PHGDHL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14585, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of PHGDHL1 (AccessionNP_(—)808882.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PHGDHL1.

Phosphatidylinositol glycan, class b (PIGB, Accession NP_(—)004846.3) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIGB BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PIGB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIGBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10347, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol glycan, class b (PIGB, Accession NP_(—)004846.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PIGB.

PIP5K2C (Accession NP_(—)079055.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIP5K2C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIP5K2C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIP5K2C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10143, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of PIP5K2C (AccessionNP_(—)079055.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PIP5K2C.

Pleiomorphic adenoma gene 1 (PLAG1, Accession NP_(—)002646.1) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLAG1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PLAG1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLAG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9631, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Pleiomorphicadenoma gene 1 (PLAG1, Accession NP_(—)002646.1), a gene which containsa zinc finger domain. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PLAG1.

The function of PLAG1 has been established by previous studies.Pleomorphic adenomas are benign epithelial tumors originating from themajor and minor salivary glands (see OMIM Ref. No. 181030). They arecharacterized by recurrent chromosome translocations; the most commonabnormalities involve chromosome 8, with consistent breakpoints at bandq12. Kas et al. (1997) described the construction of 2 nonoverlappingYAC contigs covering about 75% of human chromosome band 8q12, whichspans approximately 9 Mb of genomic DNA and includes a number of knowngenes such as MOS (OMIM Ref. No. 190060) and LYN (OMIM Ref. No. 165120),as well as novel genes and expressed sequence tags (ESTs). Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, the authors determined that themajority of pleomorphic adenoma 8q12 breakpoints clustered within a 2-Mbcontig that was mapped to the centromeric region of 8q12 and that wascovered by 34 overlapping YAC clones, and tagged by 31 markers with anaverage spacing of 65 kb. Nine of 11 primary adenomas with 8q12abnormalities had breakpoints mapping within a 300-kb interval. Bysearching sequence databases with sequence tagged sites (STSs) locatedwithin the 300-kb region, Kas et al. (1997) identified an EST withsequence identity to one of the STSs. Northern blot analysis using thisEST detected a 7.5-kb transcript representing pleomorphic adenoma gene-1(PLAG1). The authors cloned human fetal kidney PLAG1 cDNAs and foundthat the PLAG1 gene contains 5 exons. Southern blot analysis of DNA frompleomorphic adenomas with t(3;8) detected rearrangements in the 5-primenoncoding region of the PLAG1 gene. Using 5-prime RACE or RT-PCR, theauthors generated hybrid transcripts consisting of PLAG1 andbeta-1-catenin (CTNNB1; 116806) from every primary tumor analyzed.Northern blot analysis of 3 pleomorphic adenomas with t(3;8) and 1adenoma with a variant t(8;15) revealed that PLAG1 expression wasactivated by the translocations in all 4 tumors. Kas et al. (1997)detected the 7.5-kb PLAG1 transcript in normal human fetal lung, fetalliver, and fetal kidney, but not in the corresponding adult tissues,adult salivary gland, or fetal brain; CTNNB1 appeared to be ubiquitouslyexpressed. The deduced PLAG1 protein has 2 potential nuclearlocalization signals in the N-terminal region, 7 zinc finger domains,and a serine-rich C terminus. Astrom et al. (1999) found overexpressionof PLAG1 in 23 of 47 primary benign and malignant pleomorphic adenomasof the salivary glands. In 5 adenomas with a normal karyotype, fusiontranscripts were found in 3; PLAG1 and CTNNB1 were fused in 1 case, andin 2 others PLAG1 was fused with the gene encoding transcriptionelongation factor SII (OMIM Ref. No. 601425). The fusions occurred inthe 5-prime noncoding region of PLAG1, leading to exchange of regulatorycontrol elements and, as a consequence, activation of PLAG1 geneexpression. Because all of the cases had grossly normal karyotypes, therearrangements must result from cryptic rearrangements.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Astrom, A.-K.; Voz, M. L.; Kas, K.; Roijer, E.; Wedell, B.; Mandahl, N.;Van de Ven, W.; Mark, J.; Stenman, G.: Conserved mechanism of PLAG1activation in salivary gland tumors with and without chromosome 8q12abnormalities: identification of SII as a new fusion partner gene.Cancer Res. 59:918- 923, 1999; and

Kas, K.; Roijer, E.; Voz, M.; Meyen, E.; Stenman, G.; Van de Ven, W. J.M.: A 2-Mb YAC contig and physical map covering the chromosome 8q12breakpoint cluster region in pleomorphic ad.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PLAG1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603026, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Phospholipase d1, phophatidylcholine-specific (PLD1,Accession NP_(—)002653.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PLD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PLD1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PLD1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5891, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Phospholipase d1,phophatidylcholine-specific (PLD1, Accession NP_(—)002653.1), a genewhich is ADP ribosylation factor-activated phosphatidylcholine-specificphospholipase D1. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PLD1.

The function of PLD1 has been established by previous studies.Phosphatidylcholine (PC)-specific phospholipases D (PLDs) catalyze thehydrolysis of PC to produce phosphatidic acid and choline. A range ofagonists acting through G protein-coupled receptors and receptortyrosine kinases stimulate this hydrolysis. PC- specific PLD activityhas been implicated in numerous cellular pathway, including signaltransduction, membrane trafficking, and the regulation of mitosis. Usingprimers specific for an EST that showed similarity to a yeastPC-specific PLD gene, Hammond et al. (1995) performed PCR on HeLa cDNAand then screened a HeLa cDNA library with the PCR product to clone acDNA encoding PLD1. The 1,072-amino acid protein does not containpreviously recognized domain structures and shows no similarity to PLC(see OMIM Ref. No. 600810) or PIGPLD (OMIM Ref. No. 602515). A databasesearch identified homologs in numerous widely disparate organisms,demonstrating that PLD1 is a member of a novel but highly conserved genefamily. Expression of PLD1 in insect cells produces a 120-kD protein,matching closely the theoretical size of 124 kD and suggesting thatlittle if any posttranslational processing occurs. The authors showedthat recombinant PLD1 activity is located both in the cytoplasm and inassociation with the membrane; they suggested that PLD1 can exist as astable soluble protein and that controlled interaction withsubstrate-containing phospholipid surfaces may be a physiologicallyimportant mode of regulation. Hammond et al. (1995) demonstrated thatPLD1 is stimulated by phosphatidylinositol 4,5-biphosphate and stronglyinhibited by oleate in vitro. They found that ADP-ribosylation factor-1(ARF1; 103180) activates PLD1, suggesting that PLD1 is involved inintravesicular membrane trafficking. Hammond et al. (1997) identified anevolutionarily conserved splice variant of PLD1 that arises fromregulated splicing of a 38-amino acid alternate exon. They found thatboth forms of PLD1 have identical catalytic and regulatory properties.The authors demonstrated that PLD1 can be activated in vitro by PKCA(OMIM Ref. No. 176960) and the monomeric GTP-binding proteins RHO A,RAC1 (OMIM Ref. No. 602048), and CDC42 (OMIM Ref. No. 116952). Theysuggested that PLD1 may be involved in cell morphology alterations aswell as intracellular protein trafficking. By Northern blot analysis,Colley et al. (1997) detected mouse Pld1 expression in all tissuesexamined, with highest levels in kidney and lung. The ratio of Pld1 andPld2 (OMIM Ref. No. 602384) in each tissue varied. In situ hybridizationof mouse embryo and adult brain showed that Pld1 is expressed in arestricted manner. By somatic cell hybrid analysis, Colley et al. (1997)mapped the human PLD1 gene to chromosome 3. By FISH, Park et al. (1998)refined the assignment to 3q26. By interspecific backcross analysis,Colley et al. (1997) mapped the mouse Pld1 gene to the proximal regionof chromosome 3.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hammond, S. M.; Altshuller, Y. M.; Sung, T.-C.; Rudge, S. A.; Rose, K.;Engebrecht, J.; Morris, A. J.; Frohman, M. A.: Human ADP-ribosylationfactor-activated phosphatidylcholine-specific phospholipase D defines anew and highly conserved gene family. J. Biol. Chem. 270:29640-29643,1995; and

Hammond, S. M.; Jenco, J. M.; Nakashima, S.; Cadwallader, K.; Gu, Q.;Cook, S.; Nozawa, Y.; Prestwich, G. D.; Frohman, M. A.; Morris, A. J.:Characterization of two alternately spliced.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PLD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602382, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein o-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, AccessionNP_(—)056167.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POFUT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by POFUT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POFUT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18732, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Proteino-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POFUT1.

Pom121 membrane glycoprotein (rat) (POM121, Accession NP_742017.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POM121 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by POM121, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POM121BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2631, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Pom121 membraneglycoprotein (rat) (POM121, Accession NP_(—)742017.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POM121.

Pou domain, class 4, transcription factor 2 (POU4F2, AccessionNP_(—)004566.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POU4F2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POU4F2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of POU4F2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12824, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class4, transcription factor 2 (POU4F2, Accession NP_(—)004566.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POU4F2.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, AccessionNP_(—)680481.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPIL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPIL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPIL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15498, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, Accession NP_(—)680481.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPIL2.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, AccessionNP_(—)680480.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPIL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPIL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPIL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15498, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, Accession NP_(—)680480.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPIL2.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 3b (PPP1R3B,Accession NP_(—)078883.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R3B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPP1R3B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R3B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1614, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 3b (PPP1R3B, AccessionNP_(—)078883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R3B.

Prolactin regulatory element binding (PREB, Accession NP_(—)037520.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PREB BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PREB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PREBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9801, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Prolactinregulatory element binding (PREB, Accession NP_(—)037520.1), a genewhich is a WD motif DNA-binding protein and involved in transcriptionalregulation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PREB.

The function of PREB has been established by previous studies. Fliss etal. (1999) isolated a rat cDNA encoding Preb, a WD motif DNA-bindingprotein with the capacity to regulate prolactin (PRL; 176760) promoteractivity. Northern blot analysis of human tissues using a rat Preb cDNAprobe showed expression of a 2.2-kb transcript in heart, brain,placenta, liver, skeletal muscle, kidney, and pancreas; a 1.9- kbtranscript in brain, placenta, and lung; and a 1.5-kb transcript heart,skeletal muscle, and pancreas. By screening a fetal brain cDNA librarywith a rat Preb probe, followed by 5-prime primer walking, TaylorClelland et al. (2000) isolated a cDNA encoding human PREB. The deduced417-amino acid protein, which is 89% identical to the rat protein, has 3conserved WD repeats and 2 conserved pro-gln-rich regions. RNA dot blotanalysis detected variable expression of PREB in all adult and fetaltissues. They proposed that PREB is a DNA- binding factor duringmammalian development and that abnormal dosage may play a role in someof the phenotypic abnormalities observed in the partial trisomy 2psyndrome, which is characterized by a number of congenital defects,including genital abnormalities.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Fliss, M. S.; Hinkle, P. M.; Bancroft, C.: Expression cloning andcharacterization of PREB (prolactin regulatory element binding), a novelWD motif DNA-binding protein with a capacity to regulate prolactinpromoter activity. Molec. Endocr. 13:644-657, 1999; and

Taylor Clelland, C. L.; Levy, B.; McKie, J. M.; Duncan, A. M. V.;Hirschhorn, K.; Bancroft, C.: Cloning and characterization of humanPREB; a gene that maps to a genomic region associ.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PREB arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606395, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PRICKLE2 (Accession XP_(—)093799.2) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRICKLE2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPRICKLE2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRICKLE2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17660, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of PRICKLE2 (AccessionXP_(—)093799.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRICKLE2.

Protein kinase, camp-dependent, catalytic, alpha (PRKACA, AccessionNP_(—)002721.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRKACA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRKACA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PRKACA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2912, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,camp-dependent, catalytic, alpha (PRKACA, Accession NP_(—)002721.1), agene which phosphorylates target proteins on serine or threonineresidues. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withPRKACA.

The function of PRKACA has been established by previous studies. Most ofthe effects of cAMP in the eukaryotic cell are mediated through thephosphorylation of target proteins on serine or threonine residues bythe cAMP-dependent protein kinase (EC 2.7.1.37). The inactivecAMP-dependent protein kinase is a tetramer composed of 2 regulatory and2 catalytic subunits. The cooperative binding of 4 molecules of cAMPdissociates the enzyme in a regulatory subunit dimer and 2 free activecatalytic subunits. In the human, 4 different regulatory subunits(PRKAR1A, 188830; PRKAR1B, 176911; PRKAR2A, 176910; and PRKAR2B, 176912)and 3 catalytic subunits (PRKACA; PRKACB, 176892; and PRKACG 176893)have been identified. Using PCR and Southern blot analysis, Tasken etal. (1996) assigned the PRKACA gene to chromosome 19. By 2-colorfluorescence in situ hybridization, they regionalized the assignment to19p13.1.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PRKACA.The intracellular second messenger cAMP affects cell physiology bydirectly interacting with effector molecules that include cyclicnucleotide-gated ion channels, cAMP-regulated G protein exchangefactors, and cAMP-dependent protein kinases (PKA). Two catalyticsubunits, C-alpha (OMIM Ref. No. PRKACA) and C-beta (OMIM Ref. No.PRKACB), are expressed in the mouse and mediate the effects of PKA.Skalhegg et al. (2002) generated a null mutation in the major catalyticsubunit of PKA, C-alpha, and observed early postnatal lethality in themajority of C-alpha knockout mice. Surprisingly, a small percentage ofC-alpha knockout mice, although runted, survived to adulthood. Thisgrowth retardation was not due to decreased GH (OMIM Ref. No. 139250)production but did correlate with a reduction in IGF1 (OMIM Ref. No.147440) mRNA in the liver and diminished production of the major urinaryproteins in kidney. In these animals, compensatory increases in C-betalevels occurred in brain whereas many tissues, including skeletalmuscle, heart, and sperm, contained less than 10% of the normal PKAactivity. Analysis of sperm in C-alpha knockout males revealed thatspermatogenesis progressed normally but that mature sperm had defectiveforward motility

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PRKACA isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Skalhegg, B. S.; Huang, Y.; Su, T.; Idzerda, R. L.; McKnight, G. S.;Burton, K. A.: Mutation of the C-alpha subunit of PKA leads to growthretardation and sperm dysfunction. Molec. Endocr. 16:630-639, 2002; and

Tasken, K.; Solberg, R.; Zhao, Y.; Hansson, V.; Jahnsen, T.; Siciliano,M. J.: The gene encoding the catalytic subunit C-alpha of cAMP-dependentprotein kinase (locus PRKACA) localize.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PRKACA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601639, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein kinase, camp-dependent, catalytic, gamma (PRKACG,Accession NP_(—)002723.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRKACG BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRKACG,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKACG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8827, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,camp-dependent, catalytic, gamma (PRKACG, Accession NP_(—)002723.2), agene which is the catalytic subunit C gamma of cAMP-dependent proteinkinase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withPRKACG.

The function of PRKACG has been established by previous studies. Beebeet al. (1990) reported the molecular cloning of a third isoform of thecatalytic subunit of cAMP-dependent protein kinase (C-alpha (PRKACA;601639) and C-beta (PRKACB; 176892) had previously been characterized).The third form, isolated from a human testis cDNA library and designatedC-gamma, was clearly derived from a gene distinct from C-alpha andC-beta and showed tissue-specific expression. Whereas at the amino acidlevel C-alpha and C-beta showed 93% homology, C-gamma showed only about80% homology to both C-alpha and C-beta. Reinton et al. (1998) isolatedthe entire human PRKACG genomic sequence. The PRKACG gene is intronless,contains remnants of a poly(A) tail, is flanked by direct repeats, andis colinear with the PRKACA gene. Thus, the authors concluded that thePRKACG gene is a PRKACA-derived retroposon. Northern blot analysisdetected PRKACG expression in fractionated germ cells of human testes.Foss et al. (1991, 1992) mapped the gene for the subunit C-gamma tochromosome 9 by study of somatic cell hybrids. By in situ hybridization,they confirmed the assignment and regionalized the gene to 9q13.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Foss, K. B.; Simard, J.; Berube, D.; Beebe, S. J.; Sandberg, M.;Grzeschik, K.-H.; Gagne, R.; Hansson, V.; Jahnsen, T.: Localization ofthe catalytic subunit C-gamma of the cAMP-dependent protein kinase gene(PRKACG) to human chromosome region 9q13. Cytogenet. Cell Genet.60:22-25, 1992; and

Reinton, N.; Haugen, T. B.; Orstavik, S.; Skalhegg, B. S.; Hansson, V.;Jahnsen, T.; Tasken, K.: The gene encoding the C gamma catalytic subunitof cAMP-dependent protein kinase is a tr.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PRKACG arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176893, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein kinase, camp-dependent, regulatory, type i, alpha(tissue specific extinguisher 1) (PRKAR1A, Accession NP_(—)002725.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKAR1ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PRKAR1A, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PRKAR1A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15538, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,camp-dependent, regulatory, type i, alpha (tissue specificextinguisher 1) (PRKAR1A, Accession NP_(—)002725.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PRKAR1A.

PRO2435 (Accession NP_(—)060997.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO2435 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2435,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO2435 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19591, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of PRO2435 (AccessionNP_(—)060997.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO2435.

Protease, serine, 21 (testisin) (PRSS21, Accession NP_(—)659206.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRSS21 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PRSS21, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRSS21 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19855, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Protease, serine,21 (testisin) (PRSS21, Accession NP_(—)659206.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRSS21.

Protease, serine, 21 (testisin) (PRSS21, Accession NP_(—)659205.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRSS21 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PRSS21, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRSS21 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19855, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Protease, serine,21 (testisin) (PRSS21, Accession NP_(—)659205.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRSS21.

Protease, serine, 21 (testisin) (PRSS21, Accession NP_(—)006790.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRSS21 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PRSS21, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRSS21 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19855, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Protease, serine,21 (testisin) (PRSS21, Accession NP_(—)006790.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRSS21.

Pleckstrin homology, sec7 and coiled/coil domains 4 (PSCD4, AccessionNP_(—)037517.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PSCD4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSCD4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PSCD4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7145, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Pleckstrinhomology, sec7 and coiled/coil domains 4 (PSCD4, Accession NP_037517.1),a gene which promotes guanine-nucleotide exchange on arf1 and arf5.Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PSCD4.

The function of PSCD4 has been established by previous studies. ADP-ribosylation factors, or ARFS (see OMIM Ref. No. ARF1; 103180), aresmall GTP-binding proteins within the Ras superfamily that regulatevesicle trafficking in eukaryotic cells. ARF1 recruits coat proteins(e.g., COPA; 601924) to membranes on the cytoplasmic face of the Golgiapparatus. The PSCD proteins (e.g., PSCD1; 182115), a family of proteinscontaining a C-terminal pleckstrin homology (PH) domain and a central200-amino acid region similar to a domain within the yeast Sec7 protein,which is required for vesicular traffic of polypeptides through theGolgi, function as guanine-nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) for ARFs.Klarlund et al. (1997) identified a cDNA encoding mouse Grp1 (generalreceptor for phosphoinositides-1) by screening mouse adipocyte and braincDNA expression libraries with phosphoinositide probes. By searching anEST database for sequences similar to mouse brain Grp1, followed by PCRand screening of a human blood cDNA library, Venkateswarlu et al. (1998)obtained a cDNA encoding PSCD3, which they called GRP1. Sequenceanalysis showed that the predicted 399-amino acid PSCD3 protein containsa 39-amino acid coiled-coil domain, a 172-amino acid Sec7 domain, and a118-amino acid PH domain. PSCD3 shares 82.7% and 79.5% amino acididentity with PSCD1 and PSCD2 (OMIM Ref. No. 602488), respectively, aswell as 98.8% identity with mouse Grp1. By Scatchard and mutationalanalyses, Venkateswarlu et al. (1998) determined that PSCD3 binds viaits PH domain to the inositol head group of phosphatidylinositol3,4,5-triphosphate with high affinity. Confocal laser microscopydemonstrated that stimulation of cells with either epidermal growthfactor (EGF; 131530) or nerve growth factor (NGF; 162030) results in PHdomain-dependent translocation of PSCD3 from the cytosol to the plasmamembrane. The translocation was rapid and transient with EGF, whereasNGF mediated a relatively longer translocation. By searching an ESTdatabase for Sec7 domain- related sequences and by screening a placentacDNA library, Franco et al. (1998) isolated a cDNA encoding PSCD3, whichthey called ARNO3. Northern blot analysis revealed that PSCD3, incontrast to the ubiquitously expressed PSCD1 and PSCD2, is expressed asa 4.5-kb transcript that is almost absent from liver, thymus, andperipheral blood lymphocytes. Franco et al. (1998) found that PSCD3,like PSCD1 and PSCD2, shows GEF activity, mediated by the Sec7 domain,towards ARF1 but not ARF6 (OMIM Ref. No. 600464). Immunofluorescencemicroscopy indicated that overexpression of PSCD3 induces majormorphologic alterations of the Golgi apparatus, including redistributionof Golgi resident proteins and the coat protein COPB (OMIM Ref. No.600959). Lietzke et al. (2000) and Ferguson et al. (2000) determined thestructure of the GRP1 PH domain in the unliganded form and bound toinositol 1,3,4,5-tetraphosphate. Lietzke et al. (2000) found that anovel mode of phosphoinositide recognition involving a 20-residueinsertion within the beta- 6/beta-7 loop explains the unusually highspecificity of the GRP1 PH domain and the promiscuous 3-phosphoinositidebinding typical of several other PH domains, including that of proteinkinase B (AKT1; 164730). By comparing the GRP1 PH domain to other PHdomains, general determinants of 3-phosphoinositide recognition andspecificity could be deduced.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ferguson, K. M.; Kavran, J. M.; Sankaran, V. G.; Fournier, E.; Isakoff,S. J.; Skolnik, E. Y.; Lemmon, M. A.: Structural basis fordiscrimination of 3- phosphoinositides by pleckstrin homology domains.Molec. Cell 6:373-384, 2000; and

Franco, M.; Boretto, J.; Robineau, S.; Monier, S.; Goud, B.; Chardin,P.; Chavrier, P.: ARNO3, a Sec7-domain guanine nucleotide exchangefactor for ADP ribosylation factor 1, is invol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PSCD4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606514, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Presenilin 1 (alzheimer disease 3) (PSEN1, AccessionNP_(—)015557.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PSEN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PSEN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSEN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10827, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Presenilin 1(alzheimer disease 3) (PSEN1, Accession NP_(—)015557.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PSEN1.

Presenilin 1 (alzheimer disease 3) (PSEN1, Accession NP_(—)000012.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSEN1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PSEN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PSEN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10827, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Presenilin 1(alzheimer disease 3) (PSEN1, Accession NP_(—)000012.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PSEN1.

PTCRA (Accession NP_(—)612153.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PTCRA BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTCRA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTCRA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10565, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of PTCRA (AccessionNP_(—)612153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTCRA.

Parathyroid hormone-like hormone (PTHLH, Accession NP_(—)002811.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTHLH BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PTHLH, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTHLHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2062, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Parathyroidhormone-like hormone (PTHLH, Accession NP_(—)002811.1), a gene whichplays a physiological role in lactation, possibly as a hormone for themobilization and/or transfer of calcium to the milk. and therefore isassociated with Humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofHumoral hypercalcemia of malignancy, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PTHLH.

The function of PTHLH has been established by previous studies. PTHRP isresponsible for most cases of humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy. Itmimics the actions of PTH because of its structural homology with PTHand its ability to bind to and signal via the PTH/PTHRP receptor in boneand kidney. PTHRP-(1-36) appears to be one of several secretory forms ofPTHRP. When this peptide was given intravenously (iv) to normalvolunteers, it produced the same effects as PTH-(1-34). To determinewhether PTHRP-(1-36) could be used subcutaneously (sc) in humans as adiagnostic reagent to study differences between HHM andhyperparathyroidism, Henry et al. (1997) examined whether scPTHRP-(1-36) could affect mineral homeostasis. PTHRP-(1-36) given scproduced increases in circulating PTHRP- (1-36), reductions in serumphosphorus and the renal phosphorus threshold, increments in fractionalcalcium excretion and nephrogenous cAMP excretion, and increases inplasma 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D. The authors concluded that it isfeasible to use PTHRP-(1-36) in studies of HHM and hyperparathyroidism.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PTHLH.Philbrick et al. (1998) found that whereas PTHRP knockout mice die atbirth with a chondrodystrophic phenotype, replacement of PTHRPexpression in the chondrocytes of these knockout mice using aprocollagen II-driven transgene resulted in the correction of the lethalskeletal abnormalities and generated animals that were effectivelyPTHRP- null in all sites other than cartilage. These rescued PTHRPknockout mice survived to at least 6 months of age but were small instature and displayed a number of developmental defects, includingcranial chondrodystrophy and a failure of tooth eruption. Teeth appearedto develop normally but became trapped by the surrounding bone andunderwent progressive impaction. Localization of PTHRP mRNA duringnormal tooth development by in situ hybridization showed increasinglevels of expression in the enamel epithelium before the formation ofthe eruption pathway. The type 1 PTH/PTHRP receptor is expressed in boththe adjacent dental mesenchyme and in alveolar bone. The replacement ofPTHRP expression in the enamel epithelium with a keratin 14-driventransgene corrected the defect in bone resorption and restored thenormal program of tooth eruption. PTHRP therefore represents anessential signal in the formation of the eruption pathway.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PTHLH isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Philbrick, W. M.; Dreyer, B. E.; Nakchbandi, I. A.; Karaplis, A. C.:Parathyroid hormone-related protein is required for tooth eruption.Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 95:11846-11851, 1998; and

Strewler, G. J.: The physiology of parathyroid hormone-related protein.New Eng. J. Med. 342:177-185, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PTHLH arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 168470, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein tyrosine phosphatase type iva, member 3 (PTP4A3,Accession NP_(—)116000.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PTP4A3 BINDING SITE1 and PTP4A3 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PTP4A3, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTP4A3 BINDING SITE1 and PTP4A3 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:12368 and SEQ ID:16927 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase type iva, member 3 (PTP4A3, Accession NP_(—)116000.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTP4A3.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase type iva, member 3 (PTP4A3, AccessionNP_(—)009010.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTP4A3 BINDING SITE1 and PTP4A3 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PTP4A3, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTP4A3BINDING SITE1 and PTP4A3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16927 and SEQID:12368 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase type iva, member 3 (PTP4A3, Accession NP_(—)009010.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTP4A3.

Poliovirus receptor (PVR, Accession NP_(—)006496.2) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PVR BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PVR,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PVR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12007, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Poliovirus receptor(PVR, Accession NP_(—)006496.2), a gene which is a poliovirus receptorand therefore may be associated with Poliomyelitis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofPoliomyelitis, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PVR.

The function of PVR has been established by previous studies. Primatesare susceptible to poliomyelitis infection, but rodents are not;furthermore, human cells but not rodent cells are killed by poliovirusin vitro. Susceptibility to poliovirus is a function of the presence orabsence of a cellular receptor to which the virus binds as the firststep in poliovirus replication. Mendelsohn et al. (1986) succeeded intransforming a human poliovirus receptor gene into mouse L cells whichare ordinarily resistant to poliovirus infection because they do notbear a poliovirus receptor. Monoclonal antibody directed against theHeLa cell poliovirus receptor site was used in rosette assays toidentify poliovirus-sensitive transformants. In a study of human-mousehybrids, Miller et al. (1974) showed that chromosome 19 is correlatedwith susceptibility to poliovirus. Siddique et al. (1985) regionalizedthe PVS gene to 19q13-qter. By the study of rodent/human hybrid celllines carrying 4 different regions of human chromosome 19, Siddique etal. (1988) demonstrated that the typical cytopathic effects ofpoliovirus infection were observed only when the region 19q12-q13.2 wascontained as the smallest region of overlap. The same region containsthe gene for myotonic dystrophy (OMIM Ref. No. 160900). The PVS gene isalso of interest in connection with inherited motor neuron diseasesbecause it encodes a cell-surface receptor expressed on motor neurons.Shepley et al. (1988) prepared a monoclonal antibody that identified a100-kD membrane protein in HeLa cells and in human spinal cord involvedin poliovirus attachment. They showed that the antigen identified by themonoclonal antibody was associated with the presence of human chromosome19 in human-mouse hybrid cell lines. The monoclonal antibodies stainedneurons in the reticular formation and clusters of brain stem neurons,consistent with the known pattern of damage caused by poliovirusinfection in the brain stem. Furthermore, it reacted with humanperipheral mononuclear cells, consistent with the known replication ofpoliovirus in Peyer patches and tonsils. Schonk et al. (1990) assignedthe PVS gene to 19q13.2 by hybridization studies using a panel ofsomatic cell hybrids with subchromosomal segments of 19q. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, Trask et al. (1993) assigned the PVSgene to 19q13.2-q13.3. Seldin et al. (1991) mapped the homologous genein the mouse to chromosome 9.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mendelsohn, C.; Johnson, B.; Lionetti, K. A.; Nobis, P.; Wimmer, E.;Racaniello, V. R.: Transformation of a human poliovirus receptor geneinto mouse cells. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 83:7845-7849, 1986; and

Seldin, M. F.; Saunders, A. M.; Rochelle, J. M.; Howard, T. A.: Aproximal mouse chromosome 9 linkage map that further defines linkagegroups homologous with segments of human chromosom.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PVR are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 173850, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Paxillin (PXN, Accession NP_(—)002850.1) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PXN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PXN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PXN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11342, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Paxillin (PXN,Accession NP_(—)002850.1), a gene which may be involved in p53-dependentapoptosis and therefore may be associated with Cancer. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofCancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withPXN.

The function of PXN has been established by previous studies. Drosophilaperoxidasin is an extracellular matrix-associated peroxidase. It isexpressed exclusively in hemocytes derived from head mesoderm at a veryearly stage of differentiation. Peroxidasin exists as a homotrimer witha unique hybrid structure that combines an enzymatically functionalperoxidase domain with motifs that are typically found in extracellularmatrix-associated proteins. It is a secreted protein that contains asecretory recognition sequence at its N terminus. Peroxidasin catalyzeshydrogen peroxide-driven radioiodination, oxidations, and the formationof dityrosine in vitro. It is also thought to function in extracellularmatrix consolidation, phagocytosis, and defense. By sequencing randomcDNAs corresponding to relatively long transcripts from the humanimmature myeloid cell line KG-1, Nagase et al. (1996) identified a cDNA,which they called KIAA0230, that encodes PRG2. The cDNA represents atleast 90% of the full-length PRG2 transcript; however, since it lacks aninframe stop codon upstream of the first ATG, it may be missing 5-primecoding sequence. The 1,496-amino acid PRG2 protein deduced from the cDNAsequence contains predicted transmembrane domains. PRG2 shares 38% aminoacid sequence identity with Drosophila peroxidasin across 1,412 aminoacids. Northern blot analysis of human tissues showed PRG2 expression athigher levels in heart, lung, ovary, and placenta, and lower levels inliver, small intestine, colon, pancreas, spleen, kidney, thymus,skeletal muscle, testis, and prostate; PRG2 expression was not detectedin brain or peripheral blood leukocytes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Horikoshi, N.; Cong, J.; Kley, N.; Shenk, T.: Isolation ofdifferentially expressed cDNAs from p53-dependent apoptotic cells:activation of the human homologue of the Drosophila peroxidasin gene.Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 261:864- 869, 1999; and

Nagase, T.; Seki, N.; Ishikawa, K.; Ohira, M.; Kawarabayasi, Y.; Ohara,O.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Miyajima, N.; Nomura, N.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human g.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PXN are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602505, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. RA-GEF-2 (Accession NP_(—)057424.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RA-GEF-2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRA-GEF-2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RA-GEF-2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of RA-GEF-2 (AccessionNP_(—)057424.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RA-GEF-2.

Ran binding protein 3 (RANBP3, Accession NP_(—)015560.1) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RANBP3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RANBP3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RANBP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1057, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Ran binding protein3 (RANBP3, Accession NP_(—)015560.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RANBP3.

Rna binding motif protein 8a (RBM8A, Accession NP_(—)005096.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBM8A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RBM8A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RBM8ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6484, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Rna binding motifprotein 8a (RBM8A, Accession NP_(—)005096.1), a gene which involves inthe pathway of gene expression postsplicing nuclear preexport mRNPs, andnewly exported cytoplasmic mRNPs. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RBM8A.

The function of RBM8A has been established by previous studies. Magonashi (MAGOH; 602603), meaning grandchildless, is the homolog of aDrosophila protein required for normal germ plasm development in flyembryos. By performing a yeast 2-hybrid screen on a fetal brain cDNAlibrary with MAGOH as the bait, Zhao et al. (2000) recovered a cDNAencoding RBM8. The 173-amino acid RBM8 protein is more than 93%identical to the mouse and zebrafish sequences, and the mousedifferences are all accounted for by an 11-amino acid N-terminalinsertion and another single-residue insertion in the mouse sequence.Exchange partner and GST pull-down assays confirmed the MAGOH-RBM8interaction and showed that RBM8 is expressed as a 26-kD protein,slightly larger than the predicted mass of 23 kD. Northern blot analysisdetected a major RBM8 transcript of less than 1.0 kb in all tissuestested, with weakest expression in pancreas and brain. By searching anEST database for homologs of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor(GNRHR; 138850), followed by 5-prime RACE on a skeletal muscle cDNAlibrary, Conklin et al. (2000) identified a cDNA encoding RBM8. Northernblot analysis detected a major 0.9-kb transcript in all tissues tested.Sequence analysis of the 174-amino acid protein predicted an RNA-bindingdomain, which is composed of 2 amphipathic alpha helices packed againsta 4-stranded beta sheet, and a C-terminal arg-rich segment.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Conklin, D. C.; Rixon, M. W.; Kuestner, R. E.; Maurer, M. F.; Whitmore,T. E.; Millar, R. P.: Cloning and gene expression of a novel humanribonucleoprotein. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1492:465-469, 2000; and

Zhao, X.-F.; Nowak, N. J.; Shows, T. B.; Aplan, P. D.: MAGOH interactswith a novel RNA-binding protein. Genomics 63:145-148, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RBM8A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605313, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Arginine-glutamic acid dipeptide (re) repeats (RERE,Accession NP_(—)036234.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RERE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RERE, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RERE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12774, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Arginine-glutamicacid dipeptide (re) repeats (RERE, Accession NP_(—)036234.2), a genewhich binds DRPLA and locates in the nucleus and therefore may beassociated with Dentatorubral- pallidoluysian atrophy. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofDentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RERE.

The function of RERE has been established by previous studies. Northernblot analysis detected 2 RERE transcripts: one of 9 kb, expressedexclusively in pancreas and testis; and one of 7 kb, expressed moststrongly in skeletal muscle with weaker expression in other tissuestested, including brain. The RERE protein migrated at an apparentmolecular weight of 212 kD in SDS-PAGE. An RERE fusion protein localizedpredominantly in the nucleus. Immunoprecipitation and in vitro bindingassays demonstrated that the DRPLA and RERE proteins bind each other,which is facilitated by one of the RE repeats, and that extension of theDRPLA polyglutamine tract enhances the binding. Moreover, when RERE isoverexpressed, the distribution of endogenous DRPLA protein alters froma diffuse to a speckled pattern in the nucleus so as to colocalize withRERE. More RERE protein is recruited into nuclear aggregates of theDRPLA protein with extended polyglutamine than into those of purepolyglutamine. The authors suggested a function for the DRPLA protein inthe nucleus and the RE repeat in the protein-protein interaction. Bystudy of a YAC spanning a translocation/duplication breakpoint withinthe minimally defined loss of heterozygosity region at 1p36.2-p36.1 in aneuroblastoma cell line, Amler et al. (2000) identified the RERE gene,which they designated DNB1/ARP (deleted inneuroblastoma-1/atrophin-related protein).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Amler, L. C.; Bauer, A.; Corvi, R.; Dihlmann, S.; Praml, C.; Cavenee, W.K.; Schwab, M.; Hampton, G. M.: Identification and characterization ofnovel genes located at the t(1;15)(p36.2;q24) translocation breakpointin the neuroblastoma cell line NGP. Genomics 64:195-202, 2000; and

Yanagisawa, H.; Bundo, M.; Miyashita, T.; Okamura-Oho, Y.; Tadokoro, K.;Tokunaga, K.; Yamada, M.: Protein binding of a DRPLA family througharginine-glutamic acid dipeptide repeats is.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RERE arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605226, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Re1-silencing transcription factor (REST, AccessionNP_(—)005603.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. REST BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by REST, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of REST BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13891, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Re1-silencingtranscription factor (REST, Accession NP_(—)005603.2), a gene which mayfunction as a master negative-regulator of neurogenesis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with REST.

The function of REST has been established by previous studies. Palm etal. (1999) identified several REST variants that arise from alternativesplicing of an exon that they designated exon N. The splice variantsproduce insertions that generate in-frame stop codons and encodetruncated proteins with an N-terminal repressor domain and weakenedDNA-binding activity. The expression levels of these variants differ inhuman neuroblastoma and glial cells.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of REST.Chen et al. (1998) disrupted the Rest gene in mice by gene targeting inmouse embryonic stem cells. As a result, derepression of neuron-specifictubulin (OMIM Ref. No. 602529) in a subset of nonneural tissues resultedand embryonic lethality ensued.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for REST isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Palm, K.; Metsis, M.; Timmusk, T.: Neuron-specific splicing of zincfinger transcription factor REST/NRSF/XBR is frequent in neuroblastomasand conserved in human, mouse and rat. Molec. Brain Res. 72:30-39, 1999;and

Chen, Z.-F.; Paquette, A. J.; Anderson, D. J.: NRSF/REST is required invivo for repression of multiple neuronal target genes duringembryogenesis. Nature Genet. 20:136-142, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of REST arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600571, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ret proto - oncogene (multiple endocrine neoplasia andmedullary thyroid carcinoma 1, hirschsprung disease) (RET, AccessionNP_(—)065681.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RET BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RET,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RET BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12696, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Ret proto -oncogene (multiple endocrine neoplasia and medullary thyroid carcinoma1, hirschsprung disease) (RET, Accession NP_(—)065681.1), a gene whichtransduces signals for cell growth and differentiation. and thereforemay be associated with Multiple endocrine neoplasia. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMultiple endocrine neoplasia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RET.

The function of RET has been established by previous studies. Using theapproach of SSCP analysis established for all 20 exons of the RET gene,Seri et al. (1997) identified 7 additional mutations among 39 sporadicand familial cases of Hirschsprung disease (detection rate 18%). Theyconsidered that the relatively low efficiency of detecting mutations ofRET in Hirschsprung patients cannot be accounted for by geneticheterogeneity, which is not supported by the results of linkage analysisin pedigrees analyzed to date. Almost 74% of the point mutations intheir series, as well as in other patient series, were identified amonglong-segment patients, who represented only 25% of the patientpopulation. Seri et al. (1997) found a C620R substitution in a patientaffected with total colonic aganglionosis; the same mutation had beenfound in medullary thyroid carcinoma. An R313Q mutation (164761.0026)was identified in homozygous state in a child born of consanguineousparents and was associated with the most severe Hirschsprung phenotype,namely, a total colonic aganglionosis with small bowel involvement. Eng(1996) reviewed the role of the RET protooncogene in multiple endocrineneoplasia type II and in Hirschsprung disease. Hoppener and Lips (1996)also reviewed RET gene mutations from the point of view of the molecularbiology and the clinical aspects. Eng and Mulligan (1997) tabulatedmutations of the RET gene in MEN2, the related sporadic tumors medullarythyroid carcinoma and pheochromocytoma, and familial and sporadicHirschsprung disease. Germline mutations in 1 of 8 codons within RETcause the 3 subtypes of MEN2, namely, MEN2A, MEN2B, and familialmedullary thyroid carcinoma. They stated that a somatic M918T mutation(164761.0013) accounts for the largest proportion of RET mutationsdetected in medullary thyroid carcinomas, most series showing a 30% to50% range. It appeared that pheochromocytomas have a wider range of RETmutations. In contrast to MEN2, approximately 25% of patients withHirschsprung disease have germline mutations scattered throughout thelength of RET.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Seri, M.; Yin, L.; Barone, A.; Bolino, A.; Celli, I.; Bocciardi, R.;Pasini, B.; Ceccherini, I.; Lerone, M.; Kristoffersson, U.; Larsson, L.T.; Casasa, J. M.; Cass, D. T.; Abramowicz, M. J.; Vanderwinden, J.-M.;Kravcenkiene, I.; Baric, I.; Silengo, M.; Martucciello, G.; Romeo, G.:Frequency of RET mutations in long- and short-segment Hirschsprungdisease. Hum. Mutat. 9:243-249, 1997; and

Hoppener, J. W. M.; Lips, C. J. M.: RET receptor tyrosine kinase genemutations: molecular biological, physiological and clinical aspects.Europ. J. Clin. Invest. 26:613-624, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RET are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164761, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ret proto - oncogene (multiple endocrine neoplasia andmedullary thyroid carcinoma 1, hirschsprung disease) (RET, AccessionNP_(—)000314.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RET BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RET,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RET BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12696, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Ret proto -oncogene (multiple endocrine neoplasia and medullary thyroid carcinoma1, hirschsprung disease) (RET, Accession NP_(—)000314.1), a gene whichtransduces signals for cell growth and differentiation. and thereforemay be associated with Multiple endocrine neoplasia. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMultiple endocrine neoplasia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RET.

The function of RET has been established by previous studies. Using theapproach of SSCP analysis established for all 20 exons of the RET gene,Seri et al. (1997) identified 7 additional mutations among 39 sporadicand familial cases of Hirschsprung disease (detection rate 18%). Theyconsidered that the relatively low efficiency of detecting mutations ofRET in Hirschsprung patients cannot be accounted for by geneticheterogeneity, which is not supported by the results of linkage analysisin pedigrees analyzed to date. Almost 74% of the point mutations intheir series, as well as in other patient series, were identified amonglong-segment patients, who represented only 25% of the patientpopulation. Seri et al. (1997) found a C620R substitution in a patientaffected with total colonic aganglionosis; the same mutation had beenfound in medullary thyroid carcinoma. An R313Q mutation (164761.0026)was identified in homozygous state in a child born of consanguineousparents and was associated with the most severe Hirschsprung phenotype,namely, a total colonic aganglionosis with small bowel involvement. Eng(1996) reviewed the role of the RET protooncogene in multiple endocrineneoplasia type II and in Hirschsprung disease. Hoppener and Lips (1996)also reviewed RET gene mutations from the point of view of the molecularbiology and the clinical aspects. Eng and Mulligan (1997) tabulatedmutations of the RET gene in MEN2, the related sporadic tumors medullarythyroid carcinoma and pheochromocytoma, and familial and sporadicHirschsprung disease. Germline mutations in 1 of 8 codons within RETcause the 3 subtypes of MEN2, namely, MEN2A, MEN2B, and familialmedullary thyroid carcinoma. They stated that a somatic M918T mutation(164761.0013) accounts for the largest proportion of RET mutationsdetected in medullary thyroid carcinomas, most series showing a 30% to50% range. It appeared that pheochromocytomas have a wider range of RETmutations. In contrast to MEN2, approximately 25% of patients withHirschsprung disease have germline mutations scattered throughout thelength of RET.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Seri, M.; Yin, L.; Barone, A.; Bolino, A.; Celli, I.; Bocciardi, R.;Pasini, B.; Ceccherini, I.; Lerone, M.; Kristoffersson, U.; Larsson, L.T.; Casasa, J. M.; Cass, D. T.; Abramowicz, M. J.; Vanderwinden, J.-M.;Kravcenkiene, I.; Baric, I.; Silengo, M.; Martucciello, G.; Romeo, G.:Frequency of RET mutations in long- and short-segment Hirschsprungdisease. Hum. Mutat. 9:243-249, 1997; and

Hoppener, J. W. M.; Lips, C. J. M.: RET receptor tyrosine kinase genemutations: molecular biological, physiological and clinical aspects.Europ. J. Clin. Invest. 26:613-624, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RET are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164761, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ret proto - oncogene (multiple endocrine neoplasia andmedullary thyroid carcinoma 1, hirschsprung disease) (RET, AccessionNP_(—)066124.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RET BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RET,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RET BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12696, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Ret proto -oncogene (multiple endocrine neoplasia and medullary thyroid carcinoma1, hirschsprung disease) (RET, Accession NP_(—)066124.1), a gene whichtransduces signals for cell growth and differentiation. and thereforemay be associated with Multiple endocrine neoplasia. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMultiple endocrine neoplasia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RET.

The function of RET has been established by previous studies. Using theapproach of SSCP analysis established for all 20 exons of the RET gene,Seri et al. (1997) identified 7 additional mutations among 39 sporadicand familial cases of Hirschsprung disease (detection rate 18%). Theyconsidered that the relatively low efficiency of detecting mutations ofRET in Hirschsprung patients cannot be accounted for by geneticheterogeneity, which is not supported by the results of linkage analysisin pedigrees analyzed to date. Almost 74% of the point mutations intheir series, as well as in other patient series, were identified amonglong-segment patients, who represented only 25% of the patientpopulation. Seri et al. (1997) found a C620R substitution in a patientaffected with total colonic aganglionosis; the same mutation had beenfound in medullary thyroid carcinoma. An R313Q mutation (164761.0026)was identified in homozygous state in a child born of consanguineousparents and was associated with the most severe Hirschsprung phenotype,namely, a total colonic aganglionosis with small bowel involvement. Eng(1996) reviewed the role of the RET protooncogene in multiple endocrineneoplasia type II and in Hirschsprung disease. Hoppener and Lips (1996)also reviewed RET gene mutations from the point of view of the molecularbiology and the clinical aspects. Eng and Mulligan (1997) tabulatedmutations of the RET gene in MEN2, the related sporadic tumors medullarythyroid carcinoma and pheochromocytoma, and familial and sporadicHirschsprung disease. Germline mutations in 1 of 8 codons within RETcause the 3 subtypes of MEN2, namely, MEN2A, MEN2B, and familialmedullary thyroid carcinoma. They stated that a somatic M918T mutation(164761.0013) accounts for the largest proportion of RET mutationsdetected in medullary thyroid carcinomas, most series showing a 30% to50% range. It appeared that pheochromocytomas have a wider range of RETmutations. In contrast to MEN2, approximately 25% of patients withHirschsprung disease have germline mutations scattered throughout thelength of RET.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Seri, M.; Yin, L.; Barone, A.; Bolino, A.; Celli, I.; Bocciardi, R.;Pasini, B.; Ceccherini, I.; Lerone, M.; Kristoffersson, U.; Larsson, L.T.; Casasa, J. M.; Cass, D. T.; Abramowicz, M. J.; Vanderwinden, J.-M.;Kravcenkiene, I.; Baric, I.; Silengo, M.; Martucciello, G.; Romeo, G.:Frequency of RET mutations in long- and short-segment Hirschsprungdisease. Hum. Mutat. 9:243-249, 1997; and

Hoppener, J. W. M.; Lips, C. J. M.: RET receptor tyrosine kinase genemutations: molecular biological, physiological and clinical aspects.Europ. J. Clin. Invest. 26:613-624, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RET are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164761, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. SCRG1 (Accession NP_(—)009212.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCRG1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySCRG1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCRG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18361, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of SCRG1 (AccessionNP_(—)009212.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCRG1.

Syndecan 1 (SDC1, Accession NP_(—)002988.3) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SDC1 BINDING SITE1 and SDC1 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by SDC1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SDC1BINDING SITE1 and SDC1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8422 and SEQID:6892 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Syndecan 1 (SDC1,Accession NP_(—)002988.3), a gene which mediates cell behaviors likecell adhesion, action of growth factors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SDC1.

The function of SDC1 has been established by previous studies. Sandersonet al. (1989) showed that Sdc1 is expressed in mouse only when and whereB lymphocytes associate with extracellular matrix, namely as B-cellprecursors in bone marrow and as immobilized plasma cells ininterstitial matrices. Expression is lost immediately before maturationand release of B lymphocytes into the circulation and is absent oncirculating and mature peripheral B lymphocytes. SDC1 is reexpressed ondifferentiated plasma cells and is a marker for cells secretingimmunoglobulin. By probing a breast epithelial cell line cDNA librarywith mouse syndecan probes, Mali et al. (1990) obtained a cDNA encodinghuman SDC1. Sequence analysis predicted that the 310-amino acid humanprotein is 77% identical to the mouse sequence. SDC1 has an ectodomain,a 25-residue transmembrane domain, and a 34-residue cytoplasmic domain,which are 70%, 96%, and 100% identical to those of the mouse protein,respectively. The ectodomain is preceded by an N-terminal signal peptideand contains 5 potential glycosaminoglycan- attachment sites, 1potential N-glycosylation site, and a dibasic lys-arg cleavage siteadjacent to the transmembrane domain. Northern blot analysis revealedexpression of 2.6 - and 3.4-kb SDC1 transcripts in mammary epithelialand carcinoma cells and in fetal skin; a 4.5-kb transcript was detectedin brain.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of SDC1.Reizes et al. (2001) found that transgenic expression in thehypothalamus of Sdc1 produced mice with hyperphagia and maturity-onsetobesity resembling mice with reduced action ofalpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH; OMIM Ref. No. 155555).Via their heparan sulfate chains, syndecans potentiate the action ofagouti-related protein (OMIM Ref. No. 602311) and agouti signalingprotein (OMIM Ref. No. 600201), endogenous inhibitors of alpha-MSH. Inwildtype mice, Sdc3 (OMIM Ref. No. 186357), the predominantly neuralsyndecan, was expressed in hypothalamic regions that control energybalance. Food deprivation increased hypothalamic Sdc3 levelsseveral-fold. Sdc3 null mice, which otherwise appeared normal, respondedto food deprivation with markedly reduced reflex hyperphagia. Reizes etal. (2001) proposed that oscillation of hypothalamic SDC3 levelsphysiologically modulates feeding behavior.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for SDC1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Alexander, C. M.; Reichsman, F.; Hinkes, M. T.; Lincecum, J.; Becker, K.A.; Cumberledge, S.; Bernfield, M.: Syndecan-1 is required for Wnt-1-induced mammary tumorigenesis in mice. Nature Genet. 25:329-332, 2000;and

Mali, M.; Jaakkola, P.; Arvilommi, A.-M.; Jalkanen, M.: Sequence ofhuman syndecan indicates a novel gene family of integral membraneproteoglycans. J. Biol. Chem. 265:6884-6889, 199.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SDC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 186355, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. SDS3 (Accession XP_(—)045014.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SDS3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SDS3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SDS3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5572, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of SDS3 (AccessionXP_(—)045014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SDS3.

SEC15B (Accession XP_(—)039570.3) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SEC15B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEC15B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEC15B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6612, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of SEC15B (AccessionXP_(—)039570.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SEC15B.

SEC61A1 (Accession NP_(—)037468.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SEC61A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEC61A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEC61A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13837, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of SEC61A1 (AccessionNP_(—)037468.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SEC61A1.

Sema domain, immunoglobulin domain (ig), and gpi membrane anchor,(semaphorin) 7a (SEMA7A, Accession NP_(—)003603.1) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEMA7A BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SEMA7A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEMA7A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17524, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Sema domain,immunoglobulin domain (ig), and gpi membrane anchor, (semaphorin) 7a(SEMA7A, Accession NP_(—)003603.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SEMA7A.

Secreted frizzled-related protein 2 (SFRP2, Accession XP_050625.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFRP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SFRP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFRP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14061, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Secretedfrizzled-related protein 2 (SFRP2, Accession XP_(—)050625.1), a genewhich receptor for wnt proteins that may modulate Wnt protein functionand retinal cell polarization. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SFRP2.

The function of SFRP2 has been established by previous studies.Melkonyan et al. (1997) isolated cDNAs encoding the related humanproteins SARP1 (secreted apoptosis-related protein-1), SARP2 (SFRP1;604156) and SARP3 (SFRP5; 604158). Each of these proteins contains asignal peptide followed by an N-terminal cysteine-rich region (CRD)homologous to the extracellular CRD of frizzled-like proteins. Thepartial human SARP1 cDNA encodes a polypeptide that is 95% identical tomouse Sarp1. When expressed in a breast adenocarcinoma cell line, mouseSARP1 and human SARP2 exhibited opposite effects on cell sensitivity toproapoptotic stimuli. Whereas cells with SARP1 had higher resistance,cells expressing SARP2 were sensitized to apoptosis induced by tumornecrosis factor (OMIM Ref. No. 191160) and ceramide. Expression of SARP1or SARP2 modified the intracellular levels of beta-catenin (OMIM Ref.No. 116806), an indicator of Wnt-frizzled protein interaction and signaltransduction, suggesting that SARPs interfere with the Wnt-frizzledsignaling pathway. Northern blot analysis revealed that the SARP geneshave distinct expression patterns. SARP1 is expressed as 2.2- and 1.3-kbtranscripts in several human tissues, with the highest levels in colonand small intestine. Chang et al. (1999) reported that SARP1, or SFRP2,is highly and preferentially expressed in bovine retina throughout theinner nuclear layer. Within the retina, SARP3, or SFRP5, is specificallyexpressed in the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), suggesting thatphotoreceptors are bathed by 2 complementary gradients of SFRP signalingmolecules/modulators. The authors speculated that these putative inversegradients of SFRP2 and SFRP5 might be involved in determining thepolarity of photoreceptors and perhaps other cells in the retina.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Melkonyan, H. S.; Chang, W. C.; Shapiro, J. P.; Mahadevappa, M.;Fitzpatrick, P. A.; Kiefer, M. C.; Tomei, L. D.; Umansky, S. R.: SARPs:a family of secreted apoptosis- related proteins. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.94:13636-13641, 1997; and

Chang, J. T.; Esumi, N.; Moore, K.; Li, Y.; Zhang, S.; Chew, C.;Goodman, B.; Rattner, A.; Moody, S.; Stetten, G.; Campochiaro, P. A.;Zack, D. J.: Cloning and characterization of a secret.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SFRP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604157, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sideroflexin 1 (SFXN1, Accession NP_(—)073591.2) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFXN1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SFXN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFXN1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7501, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Sideroflexin 1(SFXN1, Accession NP_(—)073591.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFXN1.

Sh3-domain binding protein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NP_(—)003014.2) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3BP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SH3BP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SH3BP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12033, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domain bindingprotein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NP_(—)003014.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SH3BP2.

Sh3-domain grb2-like endophilin b2 (SH3GLB2, Accession NP_(—)064530.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3GLB2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SH3GLB2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SH3GLB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19409, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domaingrb2-like endophilin b2 (SH3GLB2, Accession NP_(—)064530.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SH3GLB2.

Split hand/foot malformation (ectrodactyly) type 3 (SHFM3, AccessionNP_(—)071322.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SHFM3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SHFM3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SHFM3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18245, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Split hand/footmalformation (ectrodactyly) type 3 (SHFM3, Accession NP_(—)071322.1), agene which probably binds to some phosphorylated proteins and promotestheir degradation. and therefore may be associated withSplit-hand/split-foot malformation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Split-hand/split-footmalformation, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SHFM3.

The function of SHFM3 has been established by previous studies. By2-point linkage analysis in a large Turkish family with isolated SHFM,Ozen et al. (1999) mapped the disorder to 10q24 and narrowed the SHFM3region from 9 cM to an approximately 2-cM critical interval betweengenetic markers D10S1147 and D10S1240. In several instances they found amore severe phenotype in offspring of a mildly affected parent,suggesting anticipation. Data from this family, combined with those from6 other pedigrees mapped to 10q24, demonstrated biased transmission ofSHFM3 alleles from affected fathers to offspring. The degree of thissegregation distortion was obvious in male offspring and was possibly ofthe same magnitude for female offspring.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of SHFM3.Early outgrowth of the vertebrate embryonic limb requires signaling bythe apical ectodermal ridge (AER) to the progress zone (PZ), which inresponse proliferates and lays down the pattern of the presumptive limbin a proximal to distal progression. Signals from the PZ maintain theAER until the anlagen for the distal phalanges have been formed. Thesemidominant mouse mutant dactylaplasia (Dac) disrupts the maintenanceof the AER, leading to truncation of distal structures of the developingfootplate, or autopod. Adult Dac homozygotes thus lack hands and feetexcept for malformed single digits, whereas heterozygotes lack phalangesof the 3 middle digits. Dac resembles the human split-hand/footmalformation. The area of mapping of SHFM3 on 10q24 shows conservationof synteny with the Dac region on mouse chromosome 19; thus, SHFM3 maybe due to disruption of the human homolog of Dac. Sidow et al. (1999)reported the positional cloning of Dac and showed that it belongs to theF-box/WD40 gene family, which encodes adaptors that target specificproteins for destruction by presenting them to the ubiquitinationmachinery. In connection with biochemical studies, this reportdemonstrated the importance of this gene family in vertebrate embryonicdevelopment. Sidow et al. (1999) designated the product of the largegene found to be disrupted by the Dac mutations dactylin. Two differentalleles of Dac were found to be due to insertions, a common mechanism ofmutation in the mouse.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for SHFM3 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ozen, R. S.; Baysal, B. E.; Devlin, B.; Farr, J. E.; Gorry, M.; Ehrlich,G. D.; Richard, C. W., III : Fine mapping of the split-hand/split-footlocus (SHFM3) at 10q24: evidence for anticipation and segregationdistortion. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 64:1646-1654, 1999; and

Sidow, A.; Bulotsky, M. S.; Kerrebrock, A. W.; Birren, B. W.; Altshuler,D; Jaenisch, R.; Johnson, K. R.; Lander, E. S.: A novel member of theF-box/WD40 gene family, encoding dactylin.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SHFM3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600095, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. S-phase kinase-associated protein 1a (p19a) (SKP1A, AccessionNP_(—)733779.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SKP1A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SKP1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SKP1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of S-phasekinase-associated protein 1a (p19a) (SKP1A, Accession NP_733779.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SKP1A.

S-phase kinase-associated protein 1a (p19a) (SKP1A, AccessionNP_(—)008861.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SKP1A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SKP1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SKP1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of S-phasekinase-associated protein 1a (p19a) (SKP1A, Accession NP_008861.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SKP1A.

SLC9A8 (Accession XP_(—)030524.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC9A8 BINDING SITE1 and SLC9A8 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby SLC9A8, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC9A8 BINDING SITE1 andSLC9A8 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9672 and SEQ ID:1205respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of SLC9A8 (AccessionXP_(—)030524.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC9A8.

SMOC1 (Accession NP_(—)071420.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SMOC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SMOC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMOC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5573, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of SMOC1 (AccessionNP_(—)071420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMOC1.

Superoxide dismutase 3, extracellular (SOD3, Accession NP_(—)003093.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOD3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SOD3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSOD3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3673, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Superoxidedismutase 3, extracellular (SOD3, Accession NP_(—)003093.1), a genewhich destroys radicals, but when he has a mutation, the extracellularSOD3 increases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SOD3.

The function of SOD3 has been established by previous studies. Marklund(1984) demonstrated that in man the highest levels of SOD3 are found inlung, pancreas, thyroid, and uterus. By RNA gel blot analysis, Folz andCrapo (1994) determined that the highest levels of EC-SOD expression arein adult heart, placenta, pancreas, and lung, followed by moderateexpression in kidney, skeletal muscle, and liver. Little EC-SOD mRNA wasdetected in brain or liver. This pattern of expression is in markedcontrast to the relative protein concentration and activity of EC-SOD inthese tissues as suggested by Marklund (1984). There may be asubstantially higher ratio of enzyme activity to mRNA levels in thebrain, pancreas, lung, and kidney, indicating that these tissues haveenhanced affinity for circulating EC-SOD or translate the EC-SOD messagemore efficiently than other tissues. Folz and Crapo (1994) suggestedthat the EC-SOD gene contains unique transcriptional regulatory elementsand that its expression may be regulated at the posttranscriptional orposttranslational level. In the vascular system, SOD3 appears to belocated on the endothelial cell surface. The characteristicdistinguishing SOD3 from SOD1 and SOD2 is the heparin-binding capacity.SOD3 binds on the surface of endothelial cells through the heparansulfate proteoglycan and eliminates the oxygen radicals from theNADP-dependent oxidative system of neutrophils. Adachi et al. (1992)developed an immunoassay system for EC-SOD in order to measure EC-SODlevels in the serum of healthy subjects. They found that 6% of thesepersons had an SOD3 level that was 10- to 15-fold higher than the meanSOD3 level in all subjects. The familial nature of high serum level wasestablished by Adachi et al. (1993). Sandstrom et al. (1994) reportedthat about 2% of the plasma donors in Sweden had an 8- to 10-fold higherEC-SOD level and that a single base substitution of C to G at position760 of the cDNA (185490.0001) was responsible for the high level inplasma. Yamada et al. (1995) performed molecular analysis of the EC-SODgene from Japanese individuals having a high serum SOD3 level anddetected the same C- to - G mutation in healthy persons and hemodialysispatients.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sandstrom, J.; Nilsson, P.; Karlsson, K.; Marklund, S. L.:.: 10-foldincrease in human plasma extracellular superoxide dismutase contentcaused by a mutation in heparin-binding domain. J. Biol. Chem.269:19163-19166, 1994; and

Folz, R. J.; Crapo, J. D.: Extracellular superoxide dismutase (SOD3):tissue- specific expression, genomic characterization, andcomputer-assisted sequence analysis of the human EC SOD gene.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SOD3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 185490, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Secreted protein, acidic, cysteine-rich (osteonectin) (SPARC,Accession NP_(—)003109.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SPARC BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPARC,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPARC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10553, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Secreted protein,acidic, cysteine-rich (osteonectin) (SPARC, Accession NP_(—)003109.1), agene which . appears to regulate cell growth through interactions withthe extracellular matrix and cytokines. binds calcium and copper,several types of collagen, albumin, thrombospondin, pdgf and cellmembranes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SPARC.

The function of SPARC has been established by previous studies. PARC isidentical to osteonectin (from Latin verb nectere, to bind, bridge orlink), a protein important to bone calcification which was identified byTermine et al. (1981). It is a 32,000-dalton, bone-specificphosphoprotein that binds selectively to hydroxyapatite and to collagenfibrils at distinct sites. Osteonectin accounts for the unique propertyof bone collagen to undergo calcification; type I collagen of bone isidentical to that of skin and tendon. In bone, it is present in aconcentration of 2.3 micrograms per 10 micrograms of protein. It ispresent also in dentin but absent from all other tissues. By comparisonof protein sequences as well as investigation of the genes, Findlay etal. (1988) concluded that osteonectin is highly conserved betweenspecies. Naylor et al. (1989) demonstrated RFLPs of the ON gene whichshould be useful as markers on chromosome 5 and for investigating thepossible role of osteonectin in bone diseases. SPARC, which can beselectively expressed by the endothelium in response to certain types ofinjury, induces rounding in adherent endothelial cells in vitro. Fromthe results of studies on the influence of SPARC on endothelialpermeability, Goldblum et al. (1994) concluded that SPARC regulatesendothelial barrier function through F-actin-dependent changes in cellshape, coincident with the appearance of intercellular gaps, thatprovide a paracellular pathway for extravasation of macromolecules.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of SPARC.Gilmour et al. (1998) generated mice deficient for SPARC by targeteddisruption. SPARC-deficient mice appeared normal and fertile untilaround 6 months of age, when they developed severe eye pathologycharacterized by cataract formation and rupture of the lens capsule. Thefirst sign of lens pathology occurred in the equatorial bow region wherevacuoles gradually formed within differentiating epithelial cells andfiber cells. The lens capsule, however, showed no qualitative changes inthe major basal lamina proteins laminin, collagen IV, perlecan, orentactin.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for SPARC isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gilmour, D. T.; Lyon, G. J.; Carlton, M. B. L.; Sanes, J. R.;Cunningham, J. M.; Anderson, J. R.; Hogan, B. L. M.; Evans, M. J.;Colledge, W. H.: Mice deficient for the secreted glycoproteinSPARC/osteonectin/BM40 develop normally but show severe age-onsetcataract formation and disruption of the lens. EMBO J. 17:1860-1870,1998; and

Le Beau et al. (1993) mapped the SPARC gene to 5q31.3-q32. SGoldblum, S.E.; Ding, X.; Funk, S. E.; Sage, E. H.: SPARC (secreted protein acidicand rich in cysteine) regulates endotheli.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SPARC arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 182120, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sparc/osteonectin, cwcv and kazal-like domains proteoglycan(testican) (SPOCK, Accession NP_(—)004589.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPOCK BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySPOCK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPOCK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11060, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Sparc/osteonectin,cwcv and kazal-like domains proteoglycan (testican) (SPOCK, AccessionNP_(—)004589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPOCK.

SPRR4 (Accession NP_(—)775103.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SPRR4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPRR4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPRR4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18654, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of SPRR4 (AccessionNP_(—)775103.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPRR4.

Sequestosome 1 (SQSTM1, Accession NP_(—)003891.1) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SQSTM1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SQSTM1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SQSTM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18350, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Sequestosome 1(SQSTM1, Accession NP_(—)003891.1), a gene which binds SH2 domain ofp56lck and ubiquitin, and it is associated with a serine/threoninekinase activity and therefore is associated with Paget disease of bone.Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Paget disease of bone, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SQSTM1.

The function of SQSTM1 has been established by previous studies. Using24 French Canadian families and 112 unrelated individuals with Pagetdisease of bone (OMIM Ref. No. 602080), Laurin et al. (2002) confinedthe PDB3 locus (OMIM Ref. No. 606262) on 5q35-qter to a region ofapproximately 300 kb. Within this interval, 2 disease-related haplotypesignatures were observed in 11 families and 18 unrelated patients. Thisregion encoded the SQSTM1 gene, which is a candidate gene for PDBbecause of its association with the RANK pathway (see OMIM Ref. No.603499). Screening SQSTM1 for mutations led to the identification of arecurrent nonconservative change (P392L; 601530.0001) flanking theubiquitin- associated domain (UBA; position 394-440) of the protein thatwas not present in 291 control individuals. The data demonstrated that 2independent mutational events at the same position in SQSTM1 cause Pagetdisease of bone in a high proportion of French Canadian patients. TheSrc homology type 2 (SH2) domain is a highly conserved motif of about100 amino acids which mediates protein-protein interactions by bindingto phosphotyrosine. p56-lck (OMIM Ref. No. 153390), a T-cell-specificsrc family tyrosine kinase with an SH2 domain, is involved in T-cellsignal transduction. A 62-kD protein (p62) was identified by Park et al.(1995) as a ligand of the p56-lck SH2 domain. Park et al. (1995) foundthat the p56-lck SH2 domain binds to p62 at the ser59 of p62 only whenthat serine is phosphorylated. Moreover, Park et al. (1995) found thatp62 is associated with a serine/threonine kinase activity and also bindsto ras GTP-ase-activating protein, a negative regulator of the rassignaling pathway.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Laurin, N.; Brown, J. P.; Morissette, J.; Raymond, V.: Recurrentmutation of the gene encoding sequestosome 1 (SQSTM1/p62) in Pagetdisease of bone. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 70:1582-1588, 2002; and

Park, I.; Chung, J.; Walsh, C. T.; Yun, Y.; Strominger, J. L.; Shin, J.:Phosphotyrosine-independent binding of a 62-kDa protein to the srchomology 2 (SH2) domain of p56-lck and its regu.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SQSTM1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601530, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(acute-phase response factor) (STAT3, Accession NP_(—)003141.2) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STAT3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by STAT3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of STAT3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19871, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Signal transducerand activator of transcription 3 (acute-phase response factor) (STAT3,Accession NP_(—)003141.2), a gene which carries out a dual function:signal transduction and activation of transcription. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAT3.

The function of STAT3 has been established by previous studies. Akira etal. (1994) purified acute-phase response factor (APRF), also designatedSTAT3, and cloned the cDNA. At the amino acid level, APRF exhibited52.5% overall homology with p91, a component of the interferon(IFN)-stimulated gene factor-3 complexes. Also see STAT1 (OMIM Ref. No.600555). Caldenhoven et al. (1996) reported the cloning of a cDNAencoding a variant of the transcription factor STAT3, designatedSTAT3-beta, that was isolated by screening an eosinophil cDNA library.Compared to wildtype STAT3, STAT3- beta lacks an internal domain of 50bp located near the C terminus. This splice product is a naturallyoccurring isoform of STAT3 and encodes an 80-kD protein.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of STAT3.Alternative splicing of the STAT3 gene produces 2 isoforms, STAT3-alphaand a dominant-negative variant, STAT3-beta. In STAT3-beta, the 55C-terminal residues of STAT3-alpha, spanning the intrinsictransactivation domain, are replaced by 7 distinct residues. Yoo et al.(2002) generated Stat3-beta-deficient mice by gene targeting. Despiteintact expression and phosphorylation of Stat3-alpha, overall Stat3activity was impaired in Stat3-beta -/- cells. Global comparison oftranscription in Stat3-beta +/+ and Stat3-beta -/- cells revealed stabledifferences. Stat3-beta-deficient mice exhibited diminished recoveryfrom endotoxic shock and hyperresponsiveness of a subset ofendotoxin-inducible genes in liver. The hepatic response to endotoxin inwildtype mice was accompanied by a transient increase in the ratio ofStat3-beta to Stat3-alpha. These findings indicated a critical role forStat3-beta in the control of systemic inflammation.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for STAT3 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Caldenhoven, E.; van Dijk, T. B.; Solari, R.; Armstrong, J.;Raaijmakers, J. A. M.; Lammers, J.-W. J.; Koenderman, L.; de Groot, R.P.: STAT3-beta, a splice variant of transcription factor STAT3, is adominant negative regulator of transcription. J. Biol. Chem.271:13221-13227, 1996; and

Yoo, J.-Y.; Huso, D. L.; Nathans, D.; Desiderio, S.: Specific ablationof Stat3-beta distorts the pattern of Stat3-responsive gene expressionand impairs recovery from endotoxic shock.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of STAT3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 102582, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(acute-phase response factor) (STAT3, Accession NP_(—)644805.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STAT3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by STAT3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of STAT3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19871, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Signal transducerand activator of transcription 3 (acute-phase response factor) (STAT3,Accession NP_(—)644805.1), a gene which carries out a dual function:signal transduction and activation of transcription. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAT3.

The function of STAT3 has been established by previous studies. Akira etal. (1994) purified acute-phase response factor (APRF), also designatedSTAT3, and cloned the cDNA. At the amino acid level, APRF exhibited52.5% overall homology with p91, a component of the interferon(IFN)-stimulated gene factor- 3 complexes. Also see STAT1 (OMIM Ref. No.600555). Caldenhoven et al. (1996) reported the cloning of a cDNAencoding a variant of the transcription factor STAT3, designatedSTAT3-beta, that was isolated by screening an eosinophil cDNA library.Compared to wildtype STAT3, STAT3- beta lacks an internal domain of 50bp located near the C terminus. This splice product is a naturallyoccurring isoform of STAT3 and encodes an 80-kD protein.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of STAT3.Alternative splicing of the STAT3 gene produces 2 isoforms, STAT3-alphaand a dominant-negative variant, STAT3-beta. In STAT3-beta, the 55C-terminal residues of STAT3-alpha, spanning the intrinsictransactivation domain, are replaced by 7 distinct residues. Yoo et al.(2002) generated Stat3-beta-deficient mice by gene targeting. Despiteintact expression and phosphorylation of Stat3-alpha, overall Stat3activity was impaired in Stat3-beta -/- cells. Global comparison oftranscription in Stat3-beta +/+ and Stat3-beta -/- cells revealed stabledifferences. Stat3-beta-deficient mice exhibited diminished recoveryfrom endotoxic shock and hyperresponsiveness of a subset ofendotoxin-inducible genes in liver. The hepatic response to endotoxin inwildtype mice was accompanied by a transient increase in the ratio ofStat3-beta to Stat3-alpha. These findings indicated a critical role forStat3-beta in the control of systemic inflammation.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for STAT3 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Caldenhoven, E.; van Dijk, T. B.; Solari, R.; Armstrong, J.;Raaijmakers, J. A. M.; Lammers, J.-W. J.; Koenderman, L.; de Groot, R.P.: STAT3-beta, a splice variant of transcription factor STAT3, is adominant negative regulator of transcription. J. Biol. Chem.271:13221-13227, 1996; and

Yoo, J.-Y.; Huso, D. L.; Nathans, D.; Desiderio, S.: Specific ablationof Stat3-beta distorts the pattern of Stat3-responsive gene expressionand impairs recovery from endotoxic shock.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of STAT3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 102582, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Serine/threonine kinase 16 (STK16, Accession NP_(—)003682.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STK16BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by STK16, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSTK16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5128, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Serine/threoninekinase 16 (STK16, Accession NP_(—)003682.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with STK16.

Syntaxin 6 (STX6, Accession NP_(—)005810.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STX6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTX6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STX6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15081, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Syntaxin 6 (STX6,Accession NP_(—)005810.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STX6.

Sulfotransferase family, cytosolic, 1b, member 1 (SULT1B1, AccessionNP_(—)055280.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SULT1B1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SULT1B1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SULT1B1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12908,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Sulfotransferasefamily, cytosolic, 1b, member 1 (SULT1B1, Accession NP_(—)055280.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SULT1B1.

Suppressor of variegation 3-9 homolog 1 (drosophila) (SUV39H1, AccessionNP_(—)003164.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SUV39H1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SUV39H1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SUV39H1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11187,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Suppressor ofvariegation 3-9 homolog 1 (drosophila) (SUV39H1, AccessionNP_(—)003164.1), a gene which is homolog of Drosophila suppressor ofvariegation 3-9 and modifies position effect variegation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SUV39H1.

The function of SUV39H1 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening a human B-cell cDNA library with a sequence encoding theC-terminal portion of the Drosophila Su(var)3-9 gene product, whichcontains the SET domain, Aagaard et al. (1999) isolated a cDNA encodingSUV39H1. The predicted 412-amino acid SUV39H1 protein contains achromodomain that is located close to the N terminus, a cysteine-richregion, an adjacent C-terminal SET domain that is followed at the veryC-terminal tail by 3 conserved cysteine residues, and a putative nuclearlocalization signal. SUV39H1 shares 95% amino acid sequence identitywith mouse Suv39h1, 42% identity with Drosophila Su(var)3-9, and 38%identity with S. pombe CLR4, another Su(var)3-9 ortholog. Immunoblotanalysis of protein extracts from human cell lines detected anapproximately 48-kD endogenous SUV39H1 protein, a mass that correspondswith the mass calculated from the SUV39H1 cDNA. Immunodetection ofendogenous SUV39H1 protein revealed enriched distribution atheterochromatic foci during interphase and centromere-specificlocalization during metaphase. In addition, SUV39H1 protein associatedwith M31 (HP1-beta, or CBX1; 604511), an Su(var) homolog, indicating theexistence of an Su(var) protein complex.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function ofSUV39H1. Peters et al. (2001) generated mice deficient for eitherSuv39h1 or Suv39h2 (OMIM Ref. No. 606503). These animals displayednormal viability and fertility and did not exhibit apparent phenotypes.The authors subsequently intercrossed Suv39h1 -/- and Suv39h2 -/- miceto generate compound Suv39h mutants that were then used to derive Suv39hdouble-null mice (Suv39h1 -/- and Suv39h2 -/-). These mice displayedseverely impaired viability and chromosomal instabilities that wereassociated with an increased tumor risk and perturbed chromosomeinteractions during male meiosis. These data suggested a crucial rolefor pericentric H3 histone-lys9 methylation in protecting genomestability and defined the Suv39h HMTases as important epigeneticregulators for mammalian development.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for SUV39H1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Aagaard, L.; Laible, G.; Selenko, P.; Schmid, M.; Dorn, R.; Schotta, G.;Kuhfittig, S.; Wolf, A.; Lebersorger, A.; Singh, P. B.; Reuter, G.;Jenuwein, T.: Functional mammalian homologues of the DrosophilaPEV-modifier Su(var)3-9 encode centromere-associated proteins whichcomplex with the heterochromatin component M31. EMBO J. 18:1923-1938,1999; and

Peters, A. H. F. M.; O'Carroll, D.; Scherthan, H.; Mechtler, K.; Sauer,S.; Schofer, C.; Weipoltshammer, K.; Pagani, M.; Lachner, M.; Kohlmaier,A.; Opravil, S.; Doyle, M.; Sibilia, M.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SUV39H1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300254, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Synaptotagmin ii (SYT2, Accession NP_(—)796376.2) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3462, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin ii(SYT2, Accession NP_(—)796376.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT2.

Synaptotagmin vi (SYT6, Accession XP_(—)086135.1) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7804, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin vi(SYT6, Accession XP_(—)086135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT6.

Synaptotagmin-like 2 (SYTL2, Accession NP_(—)115755.2) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYTL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SYTL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SYTL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13084, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin-like2 (SYTL2, Accession NP_(—)115755.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYTL2.

Synaptotagmin-like 2 (SYTL2, Accession NP_(—)116561.1) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYTL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SYTL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SYTL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13084, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin-like2 (SYTL2, Accession NP_(—)116561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYTL2.

Taf9-like rna polymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associatedfactor, 31 kda (TAF9L, Accession NP_(—)057059.2) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAF9L BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTAF9L, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAF9L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18397, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Taf9-like rnapolymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associated factor, 31 kda(TAF9L, Accession NP_(—)057059.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TAF9L.

T-box 15 (TBX15, Accession NP_(—)689593.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX15 BINDING SITE1 and TBX15 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by TBX15, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBX15BINDING SITE1 and TBX15 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4394 and SEQID:5309 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of T-box 15 (TBX15,Accession NP_(—)689593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TBX15.

T-box 19 (TBX19, Accession NP_(—)005140.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX19 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TBX19,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBX19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14889, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of T-box 19 (TBX19,Accession NP_(—)005140.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TBX19.

Transcription factor-like 4 (TCFL4, Accession NP_(—)037515.2) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCFL4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCFL4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCFL4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9522, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor-like 4 (TCFL4, Accession NP_(—)037515.2), a gene which interactswith Mad and represses transcription by recruiting the Sin3A-histonedeacetylase corepressor complex. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TCFL4.

The function of TCFL4 has been established by previous studies. Membersof the basic helix-loop-helix leucine zipper (bHLH-Zip) family aretranscription factors with roles in proliferation, determination, anddifferentiation (e.g., MAX; 154950). By searching sequence databaseswith a mouse Tcfl4 cDNA, Bjerknes and Cheng (1996) identified severalTCFL4 expressed sequence tags derived from a variety of human tissues,and a 46-kb cosmid clone (GenBank U34879) containing the human TCFL4gene. This cosmid, which maps to 17q21.1, also contains the HSD17B1 gene(OMIM Ref. No. 109684). The TCFL4 gene has 8 exons and spans more than 5kb. The predicted TCFL4 protein contains a basic helix-loop-helix domainand a leucine zipper domain. RT-PCR detected mouse Tcfl4 expression inall tissues examined. In a 2-hybrid screen to identify Mad1 (OMIM Ref.No. 602686)-interacting proteins, Billin et al. (1999) identified TCFL4as MLX, a bHLH-Zip protein that is structurally and functionally relatedto MAX. The predicted amino acid sequence of MLX is conserved at allpositions that define the bHLH-Zip class of transcription factors and ismost similar to that of MAX, sharing approximately 50% identity in thebHLH-Zip domains. The 244-amino acid human and mouse MLX proteins differat only 4 amino acid positions. Billin et al. (1999) showed thattranscriptional repression by Mad1:Mlx heterodimers is dependent ondimerization, DNA binding, and recruitment of the Sin3A-histonedeacetylase (see OMIM Ref. No. 601241) corepressor complex. Theirfindings suggested that MLX may act to diversify Mad family function byits restricted association with a subset of the Mad family oftranscriptional repressors.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Billin, A. N.; Eilers, A. L.; Queva, C.; Ayer, D. E.: Mlx, a novelMax-like BHLHZip protein that interacts with the Max network oftranscription factors. J. Biol. Chem. 274:36344-36350, 1999; and

Bjerknes, M.; Cheng, H.: TCFL4: a gene at 17q21.1 encoding a putativebasic helix-loop-helix leucine-zipper transcription factor. Gene181:7-11, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TCFL4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602976, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transcription factor-like 4 (TCFL4, Accession NP_(—)733753.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCFL4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TCFL4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TCFL4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9522,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor-like 4 (TCFL4, Accession NP_(—)733753.1), a gene which interactswith Mad and represses transcription by recruiting the Sin3A-histonedeacetylase corepressor complex. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TCFL4.

The function of TCFL4 has been established by previous studies. Membersof the basic helix-loop-helix leucine zipper (bHLH-Zip) family aretranscription factors with roles in proliferation, determination, anddifferentiation (e.g., MAX; 154950). By searching sequence databaseswith a mouse Tcfl4 cDNA, Bjerknes and Cheng (1996) identified severalTCFL4 expressed sequence tags derived from a variety of human tissues,and a 46-kb cosmid clone (GenBank U34879) containing the human TCFL4gene. This cosmid, which maps to 17q21.1, also contains the HSD17B1 gene(OMIM Ref. No. 109684). The TCFL4 gene has 8 exons and spans more than 5kb. The predicted TCFL4 protein contains a basic helix-loop-helix domainand a leucine zipper domain. RT-PCR detected mouse Tcfl4 expression inall tissues examined. In a 2-hybrid screen to identify Mad1 (OMIM Ref.No. 602686)-interacting proteins, Billin et al. (1999) identified TCFL4as MLX, a bHLH-Zip protein that is structurally and functionally relatedto MAX. The predicted amino acid sequence of MLX is conserved at allpositions that define the bHLH-Zip class of transcription factors and ismost similar to that of MAX, sharing approximately 50% identity in thebHLH-Zip domains. The 244-amino acid human and mouse MLX proteins differat only 4 amino acid positions. Billin et al. (1999) showed thattranscriptional repression by Mad1:Mlx heterodimers is dependent ondimerization, DNA binding, and recruitment of the Sin3A-histonedeacetylase (see OMIM Ref. No. 601241) corepressor complex. Theirfindings suggested that MLX may act to diversify Mad family function byits restricted association with a subset of the Mad family oftranscriptional repressors.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Billin, A. N.; Eilers, A. L.; Queva, C.; Ayer, D. E.: Mlx, a novelMax-like BHLHZip protein that interacts with the Max network oftranscription factors. J. Biol. Chem. 274:36344-36350, 1999; and

Bjerknes, M.; Cheng, H.: TCFL4: a gene at 17q21.1 encoding a putativebasic helix-loop-helix leucine-zipper transcription factor. Gene181:7-11, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TCFL4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602976, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transcription factor-like 4 (TCFL4, Accession NP_(—)733752.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCFL4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TCFL4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TCFL4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9522,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor-like 4 (TCFL4, Accession NP_(—)733752.1), a gene which interactswith Mad and represses transcription by recruiting the Sin3A-histonedeacetylase corepressor complex. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TCFL4.

The function of TCFL4 has been established by previous studies. Membersof the basic helix-loop-helix leucine zipper (bHLH-Zip) family aretranscription factors with roles in proliferation, determination, anddifferentiation (e.g., MAX; 154950). By searching sequence databaseswith a mouse Tcfl4 cDNA, Bjerknes and Cheng (1996) identified severalTCFL4 expressed sequence tags derived from a variety of human tissues,and a 46-kb cosmid clone (GenBank U34879) containing the human TCFL4gene. This cosmid, which maps to 17q21.1, also contains the HSD17B1 gene(OMIM Ref. No. 109684). The TCFL4 gene has 8 exons and spans more than 5kb. The predicted TCFL4 protein contains a basic helix-loop-helix domainand a leucine zipper domain. RT-PCR detected mouse Tcfl4 expression inall tissues examined. In a 2-hybrid screen to identify Mad1 (OMIM Ref.No. 602686)-interacting proteins, Billin et al. (1999) identified TCFL4as MLX, a bHLH-Zip protein that is structurally and functionally relatedto MAX. The predicted amino acid sequence of MLX is conserved at allpositions that define the bHLH-Zip class of transcription factors and ismost similar to that of MAX, sharing approximately 50% identity in thebHLH-Zip domains. The 244-amino acid human and mouse MLX proteins differat only 4 amino acid positions. Billin et al. (1999) showed thattranscriptional repression by Mad1:Mlx heterodimers is dependent ondimerization, DNA binding, and recruitment of the Sin3A-histonedeacetylase (see OMIM Ref. No. 601241) corepressor complex. Theirfindings suggested that MLX may act to diversify Mad family function byits restricted association with a subset of the Mad family oftranscriptional repressors.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Billin, A. N.; Eilers, A. L.; Queva, C.; Ayer, D. E.: Mlx, a novelMax-like BHLHZip protein that interacts with the Max network oftranscription factors. J. Biol. Chem. 274:36344-36350, 1999; and

Bjerknes, M.; Cheng, H.: TCFL4: a gene at 17q21.1 encoding a putativebasic helix-loop-helix leucine-zipper transcription factor. Gene181:7-11, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TCFL4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602976, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 1b (TCL1B, Accession NP_(—)004909.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL1BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TCL1B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTCL1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19739, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 1b (TCL1B, Accession NP_(—)004909.1), a gene which isa a member of the TCL1 family that is activated in chronic t-cellleukemias (t-cll) and therefore may be associated with Chronic t-cellleukemias. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Chronic t-cell leukemias, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with TCL1B.

The function of TCL1B has been established by previous studies. TheTCL1A oncogene (OMIM Ref. No. 186960) on 14q32.1 is involved in thedevelopment of T-cell leukemia. Its expression in these leukemias isactivated by chromosomal translocations and inversions at 14q32.1. Bysearching an EST database for sequences homologous to TCL1A and MTCP1(OMIM Ref. No. 300116), a member of the TCL1 gene family that is locatedon Xq28 and is activated in rare cases of mature T-cell leukemia with at(X;14) translocation, Pekarsky et al. (1999) isolated TCL1B, a novelmember of the TCL1 gene family. The approximately 1.2-kb TCL1B cDNAencodes a 14-kD protein that contains 128 amino acids and shows 60%sequence similarity to the TCL1A protein. By PCR analysis of a radiationhybrid panel, they mapped the TCL1B gene to chromosome 14q32.1.Pulse-field analysis of a positive BAC clone revealed that the TCL1Bgene is located approximately 16 kb centromeric of the TCL1A gene.Expression profiles of the 2 genes are very similar: both genes areexpressed at very low levels in normal bone marrow and peripherallymphocytes but are activated in T-cell leukemia by rearrangement of the14q32.1 region. Thus, translocations and inversions at 14q32.1 in T-cellmalignancies involve 2 oncogenes. Hallas et al. (1999) presentedcloning, mapping, and expression analysis of the human and murineTCL1/Tcl1 locus. In addition to TCL1A and TCL1B, the human locuscontains 2 additional genes, TNG1 (TCL1-neighboring gene- 1; 604412) andTNG2 (OMIM Ref. No. 604413), encoding proteins of 141 and 110 aminoacids, respectively. Both genes showed no homology to any known genes,but their expression profiles were very similar to those of TCL1A andTCL1B. TNG1 and TNG2 also were activated in T cell leukemias withrearrangements at 14q32.1. To aid in the development of the mouse model,Hallas et al. (1999) characterized the murine Tcl1a locus and found 5genes homologous to human TCL1B. The 5 Tcl1b proteins ranged in sizefrom 117 to 123 amino acids and were 65 to 80% similar, but they showedonly a 30 to 40% similarity to human TCL1B. All murine Tcl1b and Tcl1amRNAs were abundant in mouse oocytes and 2-cell embryos but rare invarious adult tissues and lymphoid cell lines. These data suggested asimilar or complementary function of these proteins in earlyembryogenesis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pekarsky, Y.; Hallas, C.; Isobe, M.; Russo, G.; Croce, C. M.:Abnormalities at 14q32.1 in T cell malignancies involve two oncogenes.Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 96:2949-2951, 1999; and

Hallas, C.; Pekarsky, Y.; Itoyama, T.; Varnum, J.; Bichi, R.; Rothstein,J. L.; Croce, C. M.: Genomic analysis of human and mouse TCL1 locireveals a complex of tightly clustered genes.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TCL1B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603769, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transcription factor dp-2 (e2f dimerization partner 2)(TFDP2, Accession NP_006277.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TFDP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TFDP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TFDP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17242, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor dp-2 (e2f dimerization partner 2) (TFDP2, AccessionNP_(—)006277.1), a gene which is required for the progression of S-phaseduring the cell cycle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TFDP2.

The function of TFDP2 has been established by previous studies. Zhangand Chellappan (1995) cloned an E2F dimerization partner, transcriptionfactor DP2, from a human kidney cDNA library. The TFDP2 gene encodes apredicted 386-amino acid protein that is 68% identical to TFDP1 (OMIMRef. No. 189902). Northern blot analysis revealed 5 distinct transcriptsizes ranging from 1.4 to 9.5 kb, with expression of at least one sizeobserved in all cell lines tested. TFDP2 is able to form a functionalheterodimer with E2F1 (OMIM Ref. No. 189971). Zhang et al. (1997) usedfluorescence in situ hybridization to map the TFDP2 gene to humanchromosome 3q23.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Zhang, Y.; Chellappan, S. P.: Cloning and characterization of human DP2,a novel dimerization partner of E2F. Oncogene 10:2085-2093, 1995; and

Zhang, Y.; Venkatraj, V. S.; Fischer, S. G.; Warburton, D.; Chellappan,S. P.: Genomic cloning and chromosomal assignment of the E2Fdimerization partner TFDP gene family. Genomics 39.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TFDP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602160, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transforming growth factor, beta receptor iii (betaglycan,300 kda) (TGFBR3, Accession NP_(—)003234.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TGFBR3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTGFBR3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGFBR3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17248, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Transforming growthfactor, beta receptor iii (betaglycan, 300 kda) (TGFBR3, AccessionNP_(—)003234.1), a gene which involves in capturing and retainingTGF-beta for presentation to the signaling receptors. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TGFBR3.

The function of TGFBR3 has been established by previous studies. Inaddition to type I TGF-beta receptor (TGFBR1; 190181) and type II(TFGBR2; 190182), type III (OMIM Ref. No. TGFBR3) has been identified.It is a glycoprotein that binds TGF-beta and exists in both amembrane-bound and a soluble form. It may serve as a receptor accessorymolecule in both the TGF-beta and fibroblast growth factor systems.TGFBR3 lacks a recognizable signaling domain and has no clearly definedrole in TGF-beta signaling. To investigate TGFBR3 function, Brown et al.(1999) studied cardiac endothelial cells in chick atrioventricularcushion explants. Endothelial cells undergoing epithelial-mesenchymaltransformation expressed TGFBR3, and TGFBR3-specific antisera were foundto inhibit mesenchyme formation and migration. Misexpression of TGFBR3in nontransforming ventricular endothelial cells conferredtransformation in response to TGFB2. These results supported a modelwhere TGFBR3 localizes transformation in the heart and plays anessential, nonredundant role in TGF-beta signaling. Lewis et al. (2000)demonstrated that the type III TGF-beta receptor, or beta-glycan, canfunction as an inhibin (see OMIM Ref. No. 147380) coreceptor with ActRII(OMIM Ref. No. 102581). Beta-glycan binds inhibin with high affinity andenhances binding in cells coexpressing ActRII and beta-glycan. Inhibinalso forms crosslinked complexes with both recombinant and endogenouslyexpressed beta-glycan and ActRII. Lewis et al. (2000) demonstrated thatbeta-glycan confers inhibin sensitivity to cell lines that otherwiserespond poorly to this hormone. The ability of beta-glycan to inhibit tofacilitate inhibin antagonism of activin (see OMIM Ref. No. 147290)provided a variation on the emerging roles of proteoglycans ascoreceptors modulating ligand-receptor sensitivity, selectivity, andfunction.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Brown, C. B.; Boyer, A. S.; Runyan, R. B.; Barnett, J. V.: Requirementof type III TGF-beta receptor for endocardial cell transformation in theheart. Science 283:2080-2082, 1999; and

Lewis, K. A.; Gray, P. C.; Blount, A. L.; MacConell, L. A.; Wiater, E.;Bilezikjian, L. M.; Vale, W.: Betaglycan binds inhibin and can mediatefunctional antagonism of activin signalli.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TGFBR3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600742, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Translocase of inner mitochondrial membrane 22 homolog(yeast) (TIMM22, Accession NP_(—)037469.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TIMM22 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TIMM22,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIMM22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19351, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Translocase ofinner mitochondrial membrane 22 homolog (yeast) (TIMM22, AccessionNP_(—)037469.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TIMM22.

Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 3 (sorsby fundus dystrophy,pseudoinflammatory) (TIMP3, Accession NP_(—)000353.1) is another GAM47target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TIMP3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TIMP3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIMP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11578, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Tissue inhibitor ofmetalloproteinase 3 (sorsby fundus dystrophy, pseudoinflammatory)(TIMP3, Accession NP_(—)000353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TIMP3.

Transmembrane 6 superfamily member 2 (TM6SF2, Accession NP_(—)075378.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TM6SF2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TM6SF2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TM6SF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6832,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Transmembrane 6superfamily member 2 (TM6SF2, Accession NP_(—)075378.1), a gene whichstabilizes the aggregates of proteoglycan monomers with hyaluronic acidin the extracellular cartilage matrix. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TM6SF2.

The function of TM6SF2 has been established by previous studies. Bysearching an EST database using TM6SF1 (OMIM Ref. No. 606562) as theprobe, Carim- todd et al. (2000) obtained a cDNA encoding TM6SF2. Thededuced 351-amino acid protein, which is 52% identical to TM6SF1, has 6transmembrane domains. By screening for cDNAs with the potential toencode large proteins in brain, Nagase et al. (2001) identified a cDNAencoding TM6SF2, which they termed KIAA1926. KIAA1926 encodes apredicted 412-amino acid link protein, and the authors noted theexistence of shorter isoforms. RT-PCR analysis detected high-levelexpression of KIAA1926 in adult and fetal brain, moderate expression inovary, and low or undetectable expression in other tissues. Withinbrain, expression was highest in amygdala and thalamus, with high levelsalso detected in other brain regions.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Kikuno, R.; Ohara, O.: Prediction of the coding sequences ofunidentified human genes. XXI. The complete sequences of 60 new cDNAclones from brain which code for large proteins. DNA Res. 8:179-187,2001; and

Carim- todd, L.; Escarceller, M.; Estivill, X.; Sumoy, L.: Cloning ofthe novel gene TM6SF1 reveals conservation of clusters of paralogousgenes between human chromosomes 15q24-q26 and.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TM6SF2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606563, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transmembrane protein 2 (TMEM2, Accession NP_(—)037522.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMEM2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TMEM2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMEM2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15379, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotein 2 (TMEM2, Accession NP_(—)037522.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TMEM2.

Transmembrane, prostate androgen induced rna (TMEPAI, AccessionNP_(—)064567.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TMEPAI BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TMEPAI, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TMEPAI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3022, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Transmembrane,prostate androgen induced rna (TMEPAI, Accession NP_(—)064567.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TMEPAI.

TMIE (Accession NP_(—)671729.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TMIE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TMIE, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TMIE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7061, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of TMIE (AccessionNP_(—)671729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TMIE.

Tumor necrosis factor, alpha-induced protein 2 (TNFAIP2, AccessionNP_(—)006282.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNFAIP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFAIP2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TNFAIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12369,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor, alpha-induced protein 2 (TNFAIP2, Accession NP_(—)006282.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TNFAIP2.

TP53BPL (Accession NP_(—)005793.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TP53BPL BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TP53BPL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TP53BPL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19807, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of TP53BPL (AccessionNP_(—)005793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TP53BPL.

TPCN2 (Accession NP_(—)620714.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TPCN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TPCN2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPCN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19148, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of TPCN2 (AccessionNP_(—)620714.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TPCN2.

Tripartite motif-containing 29 (TRIM29, Accession NP_(—)036233.2) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM29 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM29, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TRIM29 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9558, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 29 (TRIM29, Accession NP_(—)036233.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM29.

TRIP-Br2 (Accession NP_(—)055570.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRIP-Br2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRIP-Br2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIP-Br2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of TRIP-Br2 (AccessionNP_(—)055570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIP-Br2.

Thyroid hormone receptor interactor 13 (TRIP13, AccessionNP_(—)004228.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRIP13 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRIP13, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRIP13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1424, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Thyroid hormonereceptor interactor 13 (TRIP13, Accession NP_(—)004228.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIP13.

Tetratricopeptide repeat domain 7 (TTC7, Accession XP_(—)031626.4) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TTC7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TTC7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TTC7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14260, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Tetratricopeptiderepeat domain 7 (TTC7, Accession XP_(—)031626.4). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TTC7.

TUBB5 (Accession NP_(—)006078.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TUBB5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TUBB5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUBB5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15573, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of TUBB5 (AccessionNP_(—)006078.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TUBB5.

TXL-2 (Accession NP_(—)835231.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TXL-2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TXL-2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TXL-2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14725, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of TXL-2 (AccessionNP_(—)835231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TXL-2.

U1SNRNPBP (Accession NP_(—)851030.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by U1SNRNPBP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofU1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19714, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of U1SNRNPBP(Accession NP_(—)851030.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U1SNRNPBP.

U1SNRNPBP (Accession NP_(—)851034.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by U1SNRNPBP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofU1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19714, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of U1SNRNPBP(Accession NP_(—)851034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U1SNRNPBP.

U1SNRNPBP (Accession NP_(—)073208.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by U1SNRNPBP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofU1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19714, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of U1SNRNPBP(Accession NP_(—)073208.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U1SNRNPBP.

U1SNRNPBP (Accession NP_(—)008951.1) is another GAM47 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by U1SNRNPBP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofU1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19714, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of U1SNRNPBP(Accession NP_(—)008951.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U1SNRNPBP.

Unc-51-like kinase 2 (c. elegans) (ULK2, Accession NP_(—)055498.2) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ULK2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ULK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ULK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2470, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Unc-51-like kinase2 (c. elegans) (ULK2, Accession NP_(—)055498.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ULK2.

Ubiquitin specific protease 4 (proto - oncogene) (USP4, AccessionNP_(—)003354.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. USP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by USP4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of USP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10548, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin specificprotease 4 (proto - oncogene) (USP4, Accession NP_(—)003354.1), a genewhich is capable of removing ubiquitin from ubiquitinated proteins.Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with USP4.

The function of USP4 has been established by previous studies. Theubiquitin- specific proteases (UBPs) are a group of deubiquitinatingenzymes that possess 2 signature motifs, the Cys box and the His box. Byscreening a human frontal cortex library with a Unp cDNA, Gray et al.(1995) isolated cDNAs encoding human UNP, or UNPH. The predicted proteincontained both conserved UBP domains. Northern blot analysis of primarylung tumor samples indicated that levels of UNP mRNA were elevated insmall cell carcinomas and adenocarcinomas relative to normal adult lung.Frederick et al. (1998) sequenced additional UNP cDNAs and found severaldifferences from the sequence reported by Gray et al. (1995), including2 single nucleotide insertions that increased the length of thepredicted protein, UNPEL (UNP extended, long isoform), to 963 aminoacids. They also recovered cDNAs encoding a shorter isoform designatedUNPES. Both isoforms exhibited deubiquitinating activity. Antibodiesagainst UNP detected 2 proteins of 105 to 110 kD on Western blots. Usingimmunocytochemistry of mammalian cells expressing epitope-tagged UNP andcell fractionation studies, Frederick et al. (1998) demonstrated thatboth isoforms of the human protein are localized primarily in thecytosol. Northern blot analysis revealed UNP expression as aclosely-migrating cluster of mRNAs in all tissues tested. However, theauthors found no evidence for overexpression of UNP transcripts in celllines derived from small cell lung carcinomas.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gray, D. A.; Inazawa, J.; Gupta, K.; Wong, A.; Ueda, R.; Takahashi, T.:Elevated expression of Unph, a proto - oncogene at 3p21.3, in human lungtumors. Oncogene 10:2179-2183, 1995; and

Frederick, A.; Rolfe, M.; Chiu, M. I.: The human UNP locus at 3p21.31encodes two tissue-selective, cytoplasmic isoforms with deubiquitinatingactivity that have reduced expression in s.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of USP4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603486, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Vang-like 2 (van gogh, drosophila) (VANGL2, AccessionXP_(—)049695.4) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VANGL2 BINDING SITE1 and VANGL2 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by VANGL2,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VANGL2 BINDING SITE1 andVANGL2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2781 and SEQ ID:20059respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Vang-like 2 (vangogh, drosophila) (VANGL2, Accession XP_(—)049695.4), a gene which maytake part in defining the lateral boundary of floorplate differentiationand therefore may be associated with Neural tube defects. Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Neuraltube defects, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VANGL2.

The function of VANGL2 has been established by previous studies. Murdochet al. (2001) independently cloned the causative gene forcraniorachischisis in Lp mice, which they named Lpp1. A single basetransition, 1841G-A, resulted in a ser464- to - asn substitution. Lpp1is expressed in the ventral part of the developing neural tube, but isexcluded from the floorplate where Sonic hedgehog (Shh; 600725) isexpressed. Embryos lacking Shh express Lpp1 throughout the ventralneural tube, suggesting negative regulation of Lpp1 by Shh. The authorssuggested that the mutual interaction between Lpp1 and Shh may definethe lateral boundary of floorplate differentiation. They hypothesizedthat loss of Lpp1 function may disrupt neurulation by permitting moreextensive floorplate induction by Shh, thereby inhibiting midlinebending of the neural plate during initiation of neurulation. The humanortholog of Lpp1, which maps to chromosome 1, shares 89% identity withthe mouse gene at the nucleotide level and 99% identity at the aminoacid level.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of VANGL2.‘Loop-tail’ (Lp) is a semidominant mouse mutation that, in homozygousmutants, causes a severe form of neural tube defect calledcraniorachischisis. Heterozygous mice exhibit a characteristic loopedtail, and homozygous embryos show a completely open neural tube in thehindbrain and spinal region. Kibar et al. (2001) used a positionalcloning approach to identify the Lp gene. By an in silico search, theauthors identified a mouse EST within the Lp interval homologous to apartial human cDNA clone KIAA1215. Based on its relationship to themouse disorder, Kibar et al. (2001) used the temporary designation‘loop-tail-associated protein’ (Ltap). The Ltap gene encodes a homologof Drosophila ‘strabismus/Van Gogh’ (Stbm/Vang), a component of thefrizzled-disheveled tissue polarity pathway. Ltap is expressed broadlyin the neuroectoderm throughout early neurogenesis. This and the factthat the gene was altered in 2 independent Lp alleles identified it asthe likely basis for loop-tail. The authors suggested that the humanLtap homolog is worthy of search for mutations that may be associatedwith sporadic or familial cases of neural tube defects in humans.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for VANGL2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Murdoch, J. N.; Doudney, K.; Paternotte, C.; Copp, A. J.; Stanier, P.:Severe neural tube defects in the loop-tail mouse result from mutationof Lpp1, a novel gene involved in floor plate specification. Hum. Molec.Genet. 10:2593-2601, 2001; and

Kibar, Z.; Vogan, K. J.; Groulx, N.; Justice, M. J.; Underhill, D. A.;Gros, P.: Ltap, a mammalian homolog of Drosophila Strabismus/Van Gogh,is altered in the mouse neural tube mutant lo.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of VANGL2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600533, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Vascular endothelial growth factor b (VEGFB, AccessionNP_(—)003368.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VEGFB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VEGFB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of VEGFB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1771, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Vascularendothelial growth factor b (VEGFB, Accession NP_(—)003368.1), a genewhich is a growth factor for endothelial cells. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with VEGFB.

The function of VEGFB has been established by previous studies. Grimmondet al. (1996) cloned and characterized a member of the vascularendothelial growth factor (VEGF; 192240) gene family, which theydesignated VRF for VEGF-related factor. By sequencing of cDNAs from ahuman fetal brain library and RT-PCR products from normal and tumortissue cDNA pools, they identified 2 alternatively spliced messages withopen reading frames of 621 and 564 bp, respectively. The predicted 186-and 167-amino acid polypeptides differ at their carboxyl ends, resultingfrom a shift in the open reading frame. Both isoforms show stronghomology to VEGF at their amino termini, but only the shorter isoformmaintained homology to VEGF at its carboxyl terminus and conserved all16 cysteine residues of the 165-amino acid form of VEGF. VRF waspredicted to contain a signal peptide, suggesting to Grimmond et al.(1996) that it may be a secreted factor. The protein coding region,spanning approximately 5 kb, is composed of 8 exons that range in sizefrom 36 to 431 bp. Exons 6 and 7 are contiguous and the 2 isoforms ofVRF arise through alternate splicing of exon 6. The investigators foundthat VRF is ubiquitously expressed as 2 transcripts of 2.0 and 5.5 kband that the level of expression is similar among normal and malignanttissues.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of VEGFB.Bellomo et al. (2000) described the Vegfb -/-mouse. Unlike Vegfa-/-mice, which die during embryogenesis, Vegfb -/- mice are healthy andfertile. Although Vegfb -/-hearts appeared morphologically andfunctionally normal in unstressed mice, Bellomo et al. (2000) found thatVegfb -/-hearts were marginally smaller and displayed vasculardysfunction after coronary occlusion and impaired recovery fromexperimentally induced myocardial ischemia.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for VEGFB isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Grimmond, S.; Lagercrantz, J.; Drinkwater, C.; Silins, G.; Townson, S.;Pollock, P.; Gotley, D.; Carson, E.; Rakar, S.; Nordenskjold, M.; Ward,L.; Hayward, N.; Weber, G. : Cloning and characterization of a novelhuman gene related to vascular endothelial growth factor. Genome Res.6:124-131, 1996; and

Bellomo, D.; Headrick, J. P.; Silins, G. U.; Paterson, C. A.; Thomas, P.S.; Gartside, M.; Mould, A.; Cahill, M. M.; Tonks, I. D.; Grimmond, S.M.; Townson, S.; Wells, C.; Little, M.; Cumm.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of VEGFB arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601398, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Vasoactive intestinal peptide receptor 1 (VIPR1, AccessionNP_(—)004615.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VIPR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VIPR1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of VIPR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10605, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Vasoactiveintestinal peptide receptor 1 (VIPR1, Accession NP_(—)004615.2), a genewhich binds vip and is mediated by g proteins which activate adenylylcyclase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with VIPR1.

The function of VIPR1 has been established by previous studies.Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP; 192320) is an octacosamericneuroendocrine mediator found predominantly in cholinergic presynapticneurons of the central nervous system and in peripheral peptidergicneurons innervating diverse tissues. Of the many neuroendocrine peptideswith immunologic functions, VIP is distinguished by its capacity toaffect both B and T cells directly. Distinct subsets of neural,respiratory, gastrointestinal, and immune cells bear specifichigh-affinity receptors for VIP, which are associated with a guaninenucleotide-binding (G) protein capable of activating adenylate cyclase.Libert et al. (1991) obtained 4 new receptors of the G protein-coupledreceptor family by selective amplification and cloning from thyroidcDNA. One of these, termed RDC1, was identified as the VIP receptor bySreedharan et al. (1991). Libert et al. (1991) mapped the VIPR gene to2q37 by in situ hybridization. Later information made it doubtful thatthe gene mapped to 2q37 was in fact the VIP receptor gene (Vassart,1992). The sequence that was designated GPRN1 by Sreedharan et al.(1991) and mapped to 2q37 was found not to bind VIP by Wenger (1993).Sreedharan et al. (1995) isolated an authentic type I VIP receptor geneand by fluorescence in situ hybridization localized it to the 3p22 bandin a region associated with small-cell lung cancer. By interspecificbackcross analysis, Hashimoto et al. (1999) mapped the mouse Vipr1 geneto the distal region of chromosome 9, a region that shows homology ofsynteny with human chromosome 3p. Sreedharan et al. (1993) cloned ahuman intestinal VIP receptor gene; the deduced amino acid sequenceshares 84% identity with the rat lung VIP receptor. Couvineau et al.(1994) isolated 2 VIPR cDNA clones from a human jejunal epithelial cellcDNA library. One encodes a VIP receptor consisting of 460 amino acidsand having 7 putative transmembrane domains, as do other Gprotein-coupled receptors. The other encodes a 495-amino acid VIPreceptor-related protein exhibiting 100% homology with the functionalVIP receptor over the 428 amino acids at the C-terminal region, butcontaining a completely divergent 67-amino acid N-terminal domain. Whenexpressed in COS-7 cells, the second protein did not bind radioiodinatedVIP, although it was normally addressed at the plasma membrane asassessed by immunofluorescence studies.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sreedharan, S. P.; Huang, J.-X.; Cheung, M.-C.; Goetzl, E. J.:Structure, expression, and chromosomal localization of the type I humanvasoactive intestinal peptide receptor gene. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.92:2939-2943, 1995; and

Couvineau, A.; Rouyer-Fessard, C.; Darmoul, D.; Maoret, J.-J.; Carrero,I.; Ogier-Denis, E.; Laburthe, M.: Human intestinal VIP receptor:cloning and functional expression of two cDNA enc.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of VIPR1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 192321, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Vacuolar protein sorting 28 (yeast) (VPS28, AccessionNP_(—)057292.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VPS28 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VPS28, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of VPS28 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1076, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Vacuolar proteinsorting 28 (yeast) (VPS28, Accession NP_(—)057292.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with VPS28.

Vacuolar protein sorting 4a (yeast) (VPS4A, Accession NP_(—)037377.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VPS4A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by VPS4A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VPS4ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15139, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Vacuolar proteinsorting 4a (yeast) (VPS4A, Accession NP_(—)037377.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with VPS4A.

Williams-beuren syndrome chromosome region 1 (WBSCR1, AccessionNP_(—)114381.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9970, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Williams-beurensyndrome chromosome region 1 (WBSCR1, Accession NP_(—)114381.1), a genewhich stimulates protein translation and therefore may be associatedwith Williams syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Williams syndrome, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR1.

The function of WBSCR1 has been established by previous studies.Williams- Beuren syndrome (WBS; 194050) is a multisystem developmentaldisorder caused by the deletion of contiguous genes at 7q11.23. Osborneet al. (1996) characterized a 500-kb region in 7q11.23 that was deletedin a collection of 30 WBS patients. They constructed a detailed physicalmap of the region consisting of cosmids, P1 artificial chromosomes, andyeast artificial chromosomes. They identified 9 transcription units fromthe area, including the previously characterized genes ELN (OMIM Ref.No. 130160), LIMK1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601329), and RFC2 (OMIM Ref. No.600404), and the novel genes WSCR1 and WSCR4 (OMIM Ref. No. 603432). TheWSCR1 gene has 6 exons which contain an open reading frame encoding 232amino acids, including an RNA-binding domain consensus sequence.Northern blot analysis detected a 2.5-kb WBSCR1 transcript in all humancell lines analyzed. Richter-Cook et al. (1998) identified theeukaryotic initiation factor (EIF) 4H protein from rabbit reticulocytelysate on the basis of its ability to stimulate translation in an invitro globin synthesis assay deficient in EIF4B (OMIM Ref. No. 603928)and EIF4F. Amino acid sequence analysis of 3 EIF4H tryptic fragmentsrevealed 100% sequence identity to the human WBSCR1 protein. The authorsdemonstrated that the 25-kD rabbit EIF4H protein stimulates the in vitroactivities of EIF4B and EIF4F in globin synthesis, as well as the invitro RNA-dependent ATPase activities of EIF4A (e.g., 601102), EIF4B,and EIF4F.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Osborne, L. R.; Martindale, D.; Scherer, S. W.; Shi, X.-M.; Huizenga,J.; Heng, H. H. Q.; Costa, T.; Pober, B.; Lew, L.; Brinkman, J.;Rommens, J.; Koop, B.; Tsui, L.- C.: Identification of genes from a500-kb region at 7q11.23 that is commonly deleted in Williams syndromepatients. Genomics 36:328-336, 1996; and

Richter-Cook, N. J.; Dever, T. E.; Hensold, J. O.; Merrick, W. C.:Purification and characterization of a new eukaryotic proteintranslation factor: eukaryotic initiation factor 4H. J.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of WBSCR1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603431, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Williams-beuren syndrome chromosome region 1 (WBSCR1,Accession NP_(—)071496.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WBSCR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by WBSCR1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9970, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Williams-beurensyndrome chromosome region 1 (WBSCR1, Accession NP_(—)071496.1), a genewhich stimulates protein translation and therefore may be associatedwith Williams syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Williams syndrome, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR1.

The function of WBSCR1 has been established by previous studies.Williams- Beuren syndrome (WBS; 194050) is a multisystem developmentaldisorder caused by the deletion of contiguous genes at 7q11.23. Osborneet al. (1996) characterized a 500-kb region in 7q11.23 that was deletedin a collection of 30 WBS patients. They constructed a detailed physicalmap of the region consisting of cosmids, P1 artificial chromosomes, andyeast artificial chromosomes. They identified 9 transcription units fromthe area, including the previously characterized genes ELN (OMIM Ref.No. 130160), LIMK1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601329), and RFC2 (OMIM Ref. No.600404), and the novel genes WSCR1 and WSCR4 (OMIM Ref. No. 603432). TheWSCR1 gene has 6 exons which contain an open reading frame encoding 232amino acids, including an RNA-binding domain consensus sequence.Northern blot analysis detected a 2.5-kb WBSCR1 transcript in all humancell lines analyzed. Richter-Cook et al. (1998) identified theeukaryotic initiation factor (EIF) 4H protein from rabbit reticulocytelysate on the basis of its ability to stimulate translation in an invitro globin synthesis assay deficient in EIF4B (OMIM Ref. No. 603928)and EIF4F. Amino acid sequence analysis of 3 EIF4H tryptic fragmentsrevealed 100% sequence identity to the human WBSCR1 protein. The authorsdemonstrated that the 25-kD rabbit EIF4H protein stimulates the in vitroactivities of EIF4B and EIF4F in globin synthesis, as well as the invitro RNA-dependent ATPase activities of EIF4A (e.g., 601102), EIF4B,and EIF4F.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Osborne, L. R.; Martindale, D.; Scherer, S. W.; Shi, X.-M.; Huizenga,J.; Heng, H. H. Q.; Costa, T.; Pober, B.; Lew, L.; Brinkman, J.;Rommens, J.; Koop, B.; Tsui, L.- C.: Identification of genes from a500-kb region at 7q11.23 that is commonly deleted in Williams syndromepatients. Genomics 36:328-336, 1996; and

Richter-Cook, N. J.; Dever, T. E.; Hensold, J. O.; Merrick, W. C.:Purification and characterization of a new eukaryotic proteintranslation factor: eukaryotic initiation factor 4H. J.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of WBSCR1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603431, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. WDR22 (Accession XP_(—)031102.1) is another GAM47 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WDR22 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byWDR22, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WDR22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1630, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of WDR22 (AccessionXP_(—)031102.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WDR22.

WFDC13 (Accession NP_(—)742002.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WFDC13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WFDC13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WFDC13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of WFDC13 (AccessionNP_(—)742002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WFDC13.

Xeroderma pigmentosum, complementation group c (XPC, AccessionNP_(—)004619.2) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. XPC BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by XPC, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of XPC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3193, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Xerodermapigmentosum, complementation group c (XPC, Accession NP_(—)004619.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with XPC.

ZAP (Accession NP_(—)078901.3) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byZAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2097, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of ZAP (AccessionNP_(—)078901.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZAP.

ZAP (Accession NP_(—)064504.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byZAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2097, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of ZAP (AccessionNP_(—)064504.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZAP.

Zinc finger, dhhc domain containing 5 (ZDHHC5, Accession XP_(—)290511.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZDHHC5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ZDHHC5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZDHHC5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17547, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger, dhhcdomain containing 5 (ZDHHC5, Accession XP_(—)290511.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZDHHC5.

Zinc finger, dhhc domain containing 6 (ZDHHC6, Accession NP_(—)071939.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZDHHC6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ZDHHC6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZDHHC6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7010, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger, dhhcdomain containing 6 (ZDHHC6, Accession NP_(—)071939.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZDHHC6.

ZFP1 (Accession NP_(—)710155.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ZFP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2444, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of ZFP1 (AccessionNP_(—)710155.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP1.

ZFP29 (Accession NP_(—)060364.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP29 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP29,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP29 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6538, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of ZFP29 (AccessionNP_(—)060364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP29.

Zinc finger protein 95 homolog (mouse) (ZFP95, Accession NP_(—)055384.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP95BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP95, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP95 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10540,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein95 homolog (mouse) (ZFP95, Accession NP_(—)055384.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP95.

Zinc finger protein 95 homolog (mouse) (ZFP95, Accession NP_(—)659570.1)is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP95BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP95, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP95 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10540,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein95 homolog (mouse) (ZFP95, Accession NP_(—)659570.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP95.

ZHX2 (Accession NP_(—)055758.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZHX2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZHX2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ZHX2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3967, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of ZHX2 (AccessionNP_(—)055758.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZHX2.

Zinc finger protein 137 (clone phz-30) (ZNF137, AccessionNP_(—)003429.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZNF137 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF137, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZNF137 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18802, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein137 (clone phz-30) (ZNF137, Accession NP_(—)003429.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF137.

Zinc finger protein 142 (clone phz-49) (ZNF142, AccessionNP_(—)005072.1) is another GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZNF142 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF142, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZNF142 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4359, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein142 (clone phz-49) (ZNF142, Accession NP_(—)005072.1), a gene which maybe involved in transcriptional regulation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF142.

The function of ZNF142 has been established by previous studies.screening a human insulinoma cDNA library with a degenerateoligonucleotide corresponding to the H/C linker sequence, Tommerup etal. (1993) isolated cDNAs potentially encoding zinc finger proteins.Tommerup and Vissing (1995) performed sequence analysis on a number ofthese cDNAs and identified several novel zinc finger protein genes,including ZNF142. The ZNF142 cDNA predicts a protein belonging to theKruppel family of zinc finger proteins. By sequencing random cDNAscorresponding to relatively long transcripts, Nagase et al. (1996)identified a cDNA encoding ZNF142, which they called KIAA0236. Thededuced ZNF142 protein has 1,687 amino acids. Northern blot analysisdetected ZNF142 expression in all 16 human tissues examined.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tommerup, N.; Vissing, H.: Isolation and fine mapping of 16 novel humanzinc finger-encoding cDNAs identify putative candidate genes fordevelopmental and malignant disorders. Genomics 27:259-264, 1995; and

Nagase, T.; Seki, N.; Ishikawa, K.; Ohira, M.; Kawarabayasi, Y.; Ohara,O.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Miyajima, N.; Nomura, N.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human genes.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ZNF142 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604083, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Zinc finger protein 336 (ZNF336, Accession NP_(—)071927.1) isanother GAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF336 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ZNF336, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF336BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11735, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein336 (ZNF336, Accession NP_(—)071927.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF336.

ZNF431 (Accession XP_(—)086098.2) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF431 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF431,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF431 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of ZNF431 (AccessionXP_(—)086098.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF431.

ZNF441 (Accession NP_(—)689568.1) is another GAM47 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF441 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF441,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF441 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10390, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of ZNF441 (AccessionNP_(—)689568.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF441.

Zinc finger protein 75a (ZNF75A, Accession NP_(—)694573.1) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF75A BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF75A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF75ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15281, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM47 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein75a (ZNF75A, Accession NP_(—)694573.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM47include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF75A.

Zinc finger protein 80 (pt17) (ZNF80, Accession NP_009067.1) is anotherGAM47 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF80 BINDING SITE1and ZNF80 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by ZNF80, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF80 BINDING SITE1 and ZNF80 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3538 andSEQ ID:7656 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM47 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:269.

Another function of GAM47 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein80 (pt17) (ZNF80, Accession NP_(—)009067.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM47 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF80.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 49 (GAM49), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM49 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM49 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM49 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM49 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM49 gene encodes a GAM49 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM49 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM49precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:184, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM49 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM49 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM49 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM49 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM49 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:184, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM49folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM49 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM49 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM49 RNA is designated SEQID:338, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM49 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM49 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM49 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM49 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM49target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM49 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM49 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM49 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM49 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM49 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM49 target RNA into GAM49 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM49 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM49 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM49 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM49 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM49 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM49 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM49 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM49 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM49 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM49 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Fibroblast growth factor 18 (FGF18, Accession NM_(—)003862.1) is a GAM49target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF18 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FGF18, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FGF18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6988, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM49 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:338.

A function of GAM49 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growth factor18 (FGF18, Accession NM_(—)003862.1), a gene which stimulates hepaticand intestinal proliferation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM49 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FGF18.

The function of FGF18 has been established by previous studies. Thefibroblast growth factors (FGFs; e.g., FGF2; 134920) are a family ofgrowth factors and oncogenes that contain a conserved, approximately120-amino acid core. Individual FGFs play important roles in embryonicdevelopment, cell growth, morphogenesis, tissue repair, inflammation,angiogenesis, and tumor growth and invasion. Ohbayashi et al. (1998)isolated human, mouse, and rat cDNAs encoding a novel member of the FGFfamily, FGF18. The deduced 207-amino acid human and rat FGF18 proteinsare 99% identical. FGF18 contains a typical hydrophobic signal sequenceat its N terminus, and the authors demonstrated that recombinant ratFgf18 can be efficiently secreted by High Five insect cells. Recombinantrat Fgf18 induced neurite outgrowth in PC12 cells. Northern blotanalysis of rat adult tissues showed abundant expression of Fgf18 inlung but did not detect Fgf18 expression in other tissues. In rat 14.5-and 19.5-day embryos, in situ hybridization showed Fgf18 expression inseveral discrete regions. Independently, Hu et al. (1998) isolated humanand mouse FGF18 cDNAs. Among known FGF family members, the FGF18 proteinis most similar to FGF8 (OMIM Ref. No. 600483) and FGF17 (OMIM Ref. No.603725), with human FGF18 showing 60% and 58% identity with human FGF8and FGF17, respectively. The authors demonstrated that recombinant mouseFgf18 is glycosylated and can stimulate proliferation of NIH 3T3 cellsin vitro in a heparan sulfate-dependent manner. Northern blot analysisof mouse adult tissues showed highest Fgf18 expression in the lung andkidney, and in situ hybridization of mouse 15.5-day embryos detectedFgf18 transcripts primarily in the lung. However, injection ofrecombinant mouse Fgf18 into normal mice induced proliferation in a widevariety of tissues, with the liver and small intestine appearing to bethe primary targets. Hu et al. (1998) showed that transgenic miceoverexpressing Fgf18 in the liver exhibited an increase in liver weightand hepatocellular proliferation. By radiation hybrid analysis and FISH,Whitmore et al. (2000) mapped the FGF18 gene to chromosome 5q34.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ohbayashi, N.; Hoshikawa, M.; Kimura, S.; Yamasaki, M.; Fukui, S.; Itoh,N.: Structure and expression of the mRNA encoding a novel fibroblastgrowth factor, FGF-18. J. Biol. Chem. 273:18161-18164, 1998; and

Whitmore, T. E.; Maurer, M. F.; Sexson, S.; Raymond, F.; Conklin, D.;Deisher, T. A.: Assignment of fibroblast growth factor 18 (FGF18) tohuman chromosome 5q34 by use of radiation hyb.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FGF18 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603726, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ13855 (Accession NM_(—)023079.2) is another GAM49 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13855 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFLJ13855, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13855 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19352, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM49 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:338.

Another function of GAM49 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13855 (AccessionNM_(—)023079.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM49 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13855.

Frequently rearranged in advanced t-cell lymphomas (FRAT1, AccessionNM_(—)005479.1) is another GAM49 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FRAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FRAT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FRAT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9462, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM49 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:338.

Another function of GAM49 is therefore inhibition of Frequentlyrearranged in advanced t-cell lymphomas (FRAT1, AccessionNM_(—)005479.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM49 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FRAT1.

KIAA0087 (Accession NM_(—)014769.1) is another GAM49 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0087 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0087,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0087 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7226, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM49 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:338.

Another function of GAM49 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0087 (AccessionNM_(—)014769.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM49 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0087.

KIAA1679 (Accession XM_(—)046570.3) is another GAM49 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1679 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1679,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1679 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16549, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM49 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:338.

Another function of GAM49 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1679 (AccessionXM_(—)046570.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM49 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1679.

Ninjurin 2 (NINJ2, Accession NM_(—)016533.3) is another GAM49 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NINJ2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNINJ2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NINJ2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18923, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM49 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:338.

Another function of GAM49 is therefore inhibition of Ninjurin 2 (NINJ2,Accession NM_(—)016533.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM49 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NINJ2.

S100 calcium binding protein, beta (neural) (S100B, AccessionNM_(—)006272.1) is another GAM49 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. S100B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by S100B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of S100B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5375, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM49 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:338.

Another function of GAM49 is therefore inhibition of S100 calciumbinding protein, beta (neural) (S100B, Accession NM_(—)006272.1), a genewhich weakly binds calcium but binds zinc very tightly-distinct bindingsites with different affinities exist for both ions on each monomer.Accordingly, utilities of GAM49 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with S100B.

The function of S100B has been established by previous studies. See176940. The beta-subunit of S100 protein is expressed in glial cells atlevels at least tenfold higher than in most other cell types. The brainalso contains small amounts of the alpha subunits at levelsapproximately one-tenth that of the beta subunit. Allore et al. (1988)used genomic and cDNA probes in connection with a panel of rodent- humansomatic cell hybrids to assign the S100B gene to 21q22. They suggestedthat this is a candidate gene for the neurologic disturbances in Downsyndrome when present in trisomic state. By in situ hybridization,Duncan et al. (1989) localized the S100B gene to 21q22.2-q22.3. Alloreet al. (1990) isolated overlapping genomic clones spanning the regioncoding for S100B and its flanking sequences. The intron/exonorganization is similar to that of the genes coding for several othermembers of the S100 protein subfamily. The S100B gene is composed of 3exons, the first of which specifies the 5-prime untranslated region.Morii et al. (1991) isolated the S100A (OMIM Ref. No. 176940) and S100Bgenes from a human genomic DNA library. Endonuclease mapping and DNAsequencing showed that both comprise 3 exons and 2 introns. TwoCa(2+)-binding domains were independently encoded by exons 2 and 3. Byspot-blot hybridization analysis of flow-sorted chromosomes, Morii etal. (1991) showed that the S100A and S100B genes are located onchromosome 1 and chromosome 21, respectively. Using restrictionendonuclease fragment length variations (RFLV) in multipointbackcrosses, Shimizu et al. (1992) mapped the S100b gene in relation toother genes on mouse chromosome 10. The S100B gene is expressed at highlevels in brain primarily by astrocytes. Addition of thedisulfide-bonded dimeric form of the protein to primary neuronal andglial cultures and established cell lines induces axonal extension andalterations in astrocyte proliferation and phenotype. Reeves et al.(1994) demonstrated that the same effects of the S100B protein areexerted in vivo. They found that both astrocytosis and neuriteproliferation occurred in transgenic mice expressing elevated levels ofS100b. They suggested that these transgenic mice represent a usefulmodel for studies of the role of S100B in glial-neuronal interactions innormal development and function of the brain and for analyzing thesignificance of elevated levels of the protein in Down syndrome andAlzheimer disease.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Reeves, R. H.; Yao, J.; Crowley, M. R.; Buck, S.; Zhang, X.; Yarowsky,P.; Gearhart, J. D.; Hilt, D. C.: Astrocytosis and axonal proliferationin the hippocampus of S100b transgenic mice. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.91:5359-5363, 1994; and

Shimizu, A.; Sakai, Y.; Ohno, K.; Masaki, S.; Kuwano, R.; Takahashi, Y.;Miyashita, N.; Watanabe, T.: A molecular genetic linkage map of mousechromosome 10, including the My, S100b, P.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of S100B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176990, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sema domain, immunoglobulin domain (ig), transmembrane domain(tm) and short cytoplasmic domain, (semaphorin) 4b (SEMA4B, AccessionXM_(—)044533.9) is another GAM49 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SEMA4B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SEMA4B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEMA4B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17188, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM49 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:338.

Another function of GAM49 is therefore inhibition of Sema domain,immunoglobulin domain (ig), transmembrane domain (tm) and shortcytoplasmic domain, (semaphorin) 4b (SEMA4B, Accession XM_(—)044533.9).Accordingly, utilities of GAM49 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SEMA4B.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 6b, decoy (TNFRSF6B,Accession) is another GAM49 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.TNFRSF6B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF6B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF6B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17121, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM49 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:338.

Another function of GAM49 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 6b, decoy (TNFRSF6B, Accession), agene which is decoy receptor and protects against apoptosis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM49 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TNFRSF6B.

The function of TNFRSF6B has been established by previous studies. Pittiet al. (1998) identified ESTs that showed homology to the tumor necrosisfactor receptor (TNFR) superfamily. Using PCR with primers based on theregion of EST consensus, they isolated a cDNA encoding a soluble decoyreceptor, termed decoy receptor-3 (DCR3), from a human fetal lung cDNAlibrary. The DCR3 protein contains 300 amino acids and has a molecularmass of 35 kD. By Northern blot analysis, Pitti et al. (1998) detected a1.2-kb transcript in human fetal lung, brain, and liver, and in adultspleen, colon, and lung. Pitti et al. (1998) demonstrated that DCR3binds to FASL and inhibits FASL-induced apoptosis. Like osteoprotegerin(OPG; 602643), another TNFR superfamily member, DCR3 lacks an apparenttransmembrane sequence, indicating that DCR3 may be a secreted, ratherthan a membrane-associated, molecule. The DCR3 protein shares 31%sequence homology with OPG, and all of the cysteines in the 4cysteine-rich domains of DCR3 and OPG are conserved. Pitti et al. (1998)stated that DCR3 and OPG define a subset of TNFR family members thatfunction as secreted decoys to modulate ligands that induce apoptosis.Bai et al. (2000) independently identified the DCR3 gene, which theycalled M68. M68 genomic DNA, mRNA, and protein levels were examined in aseries of human gastrointestinal tract tumors. Using M68immunohistochemistry and a scoring system similar to that used forHER-2/neu (ERBB2; 164870), they found that M68 protein was overexpressedin 30 of 68 (44%) human adenocarcinomas of the esophagus, stomach,colon, and rectum. Tumors examined by Northern blot revealed M68 mRNAhighly elevated in a similar fraction of primary tumors from the samegastrointestinal tract regions, as well as in 2 colon adenocarcinomacell lines. They also found M68 protein to be overexpressed in asubstantial number of tumors in which gene amplification could not bedetected by fluorescence in situ hybridization or quantitative genomicPCR, suggesting that overexpression of M68 may precede amplification intumors. They found that M68 lies within a 4-gene cluster that includes anovel helicase-like gene related to RAD3/ERCC2 (OMIM Ref. No. 126340), aplasma membrane Ras-related GTPase and a member of the stathmin family(OMIM Ref. No. 151442), amplification or overexpression of which mayalso contribute to cell growth and tumor progression.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bai, C.; Connolly, B.; Metzker, M. L.; Hilliard, C. A.; Liu, X.; Sandig,V.; Soderman, A.; Galloway, S. M.; Liu, Q.; Austin, C. P.; Caskey, C.T.: Overexpression of M68/DCR3 in human gastrointestinal tract tumorsindependent of gene amplification and its location in a four-genecluster. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 97: 1230-1235, 2000; and

Pitti, R. M.; Marsters, S. A.; Lawrence, D. A.; Roy, M.; Kischkel, F.C.; Dowd, P.; Huang, A.; Donahue, C. J.; Sherwood, S. W.; Baldwin, D.T.; Godowski, P. J.; Wood, W. I.; Gurney, A.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TNFRSF6B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603361, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 50 (GAM50), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM50 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM50 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM50 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM50 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM50 gene encodes a GAM50 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM50 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM50precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:150, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM50 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM50 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM50 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM50 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM50 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:150, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM50folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM50 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM50 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM50 RNA is designated SEQID:368, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM50 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM50 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM50 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM50 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM50target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM50 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM50 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM50 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM50 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM50 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM50 target RNA into GAM50 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM50 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM50 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM50 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM50 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM50 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM50 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM50 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM50 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM50 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM50 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

LOC85028 (Accession NM_(—)053040.1) is a GAM50 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC85028 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC85028,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC85028 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11482, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM50 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:368.

A function of GAM50 is therefore inhibition of LOC85028 (AccessionNM_(—)053040.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM50 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC85028.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 51 (GAM51), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM51 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM51 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM51 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM51 gene encodes a GAM51 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM51 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:49, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:49 islocated at position 70576684 relative to chromosome 7.

GAM51 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM51 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM51 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM51 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM51 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:49, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM51folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM51 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA is designated SEQID:201, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM51 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM51 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM51target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM51 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM51 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM51 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM51 target RNA into GAM51 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM51 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM51 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM51 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM51 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM51 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM51 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM51 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM51 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family d (ald), member 4 (ABCD4, AccessionNM_(—)020323.1) is a GAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ABCD4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCD4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABCD4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1712,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

A function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Atp-binding cassette,sub-family d (ald), member 4 (ABCD4, Accession NM_(—)020323.1), a genewhich Putative peroxisomal ATP binding cassette transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCD4.

The function of ABCD4 has been established by previous studies. Theperoxisomal membrane contains several ATP-binding cassette (ABC)transporters, including PMP70 (PXMP1; 170995), ALDP (see OMIM Ref. No.300100), and ALDR (ALDL1; 601081). All 3 proteins are ABChalf-transporters, which dimerize to form an active transporter. See603076. By searching an EST database for homologs of PMP70 and ALDP,Shani et al. (1997) and Holzinger et al. (1997) identified PXMP1L cDNAs.They respectively designated the gene P70R and PMP69. Shani et al.(1997) reported that the predicted 606-amino acid protein has thestructure of an ABC half-transporter and shares 25 to 27% sequenceidentity with PMP70, ALDR, and ALDP. Antibodies against PXMP1L detecteda 73-kD protein on Western blots. Immunofluorescence studies localizedthe protein to peroxisomes. Northern blot analysis revealed that PXMP1Lwas expressed as a 2.6-kb mRNA in all tissues examined. Holzinger et al.(1997) and Holzinger et al. (1998) found transcript variants resultingfrom alternative splicing and use of alternative polyadenylation sites.Holzinger et al. (1998) reported that the PXMP1L gene contains 19 exonsand spans approximately 16 kb.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Holzinger, A.; Roscher, A. A.; Landgraf, P.; Lichtner, P.; Kammerer, S.:Genomic organization and chromosomal localization of the humanperoxisomal membrane protein- 1-like protein (PXMP1-L) gene encoding aperoxisomal ABC transporter. FEBS Lett. 426:238-242, 1998; and

Shani, N.; Jimenez-Sanchez, G.; Steel, G.; Dean, M.; Valle, D.:Identification of a fourth half ABC transporter in the human peroxisomalmembrane. Hum. Molec. Genet. 6:1925-1931, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ABCD4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603214, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Acyl-coenzyme a dehydrogenase family, member 8 (ACAD8,Accession NM_(—)014384.1) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ACAD8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACAD8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACAD8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Acyl-coenzyme adehydrogenase family, member 8 (ACAD8, Accession NM_(—)014384.1), a genewhich Member of the acyl-Coenzyme A dehydrogenase family;alpha,beta-dehydrogenates acyl-CoA esters. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM51 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ACAD8.

The function of ACAD8 has been established by previous studies. Acyl-coenzyme A (CoA) dehydrogenases (ACADs) are a family of mitochondrialenzymes that catalyze the first dehydrogenation step in thebeta-oxidation of fatty acyl-CoA derivatives. Fatty acids provideimportant respiratory fuel for many tissues, including heart, skeletalmuscle, brown adipose tissue, kidney, and liver, as is evident inindividuals with defects in any 1 of the ACADs. The mitochondrial beta-oxidation pathway is a cycle of 4 sequential reactions in which thefatty acid substrate is shortened by 2 carbon atoms with each cycle,releasing an acetyl- CoA molecule that can then be used in thetricarboxylic acid cycle or for ketogenesis. Several human ACADs exist,including those involved in the initial step of mitochondrialbeta-oxidation of straight chain fatty acids, such as short-chain ACAD(ACADS; 606885), medium-chain ACAD (ACADM; 607008), long-chain ACAD(ACADL; 201460), and very long-chain ACAD (ACADVL; 201475), and thoseinvolved in the degradation of amino acids, such as isovaleryl-CoAdehydrogenase (IVD; 243500), isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase, andglutaryl-CoA dehydrogenase (GCDH; 231670). All ACADs catalyze the sameinitial dehydrogenation of the substrate at the beta-carbon atom andrequire electron transfer flavoprotein as an electron acceptor. However,they differ distinctly from each other with regard to the length andconfiguration of the hydrocarbon chain of their respective substratesand have accordingly received appropriate names. ACADs arenuclear-encoded and are synthesized as precursor proteins in the cytosolwith an N-terminal leader peptide, which is cleaved off on import to themitochondria, producing a mature monomer. ACADs share sequencesimilarity. By constructing a transcript map of the HJCD (OMIM Ref. No.602782) critical region in 11q25, together with searching the Unigenedatabase, Telford et al. (1999) identified the ACAD8 gene. They isolatedan ACAD8 cDNA containing a full-length coding sequence using RT-PCR onRNA from human adult brain and skin fibroblast. The predicted 415-aminoacid ACAD8 protein contains many of the residues conserved in most otherACADs, including an active site glutamic acid residue and residuesimportant for tetramer formation. Amino acid sequence identity betweenACAD8 and other known ACADs range from 28% with GCDH to 38% with ACADS.Northern blot analysis detected an approximately 2.1-kb ACAD8 transcriptin all tissues examined, namely heart, lung, brain, skeletal muscle,pancreas, placenta, liver, and kidney, although it was weakly expressedin the last 2 tissues. RT-PCR showed ACAD8 expression in human cochleaand the myeloid cell line KG-1. Andresen et al. (2000) showed that ACAD8is an isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase and that both ACAD8 and ACADSB areimported in the mitochondria and form tetramers. ACAD8 is amitochondrial enzyme that functions in valine catabolism.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Telford, E. A. R.; Moynihan, L. M.; Markham, A. F.; Lench, N. J.:Isolation and characterisation of a cDNA encoding the precursor for anovel member of the acyl-CoA dehydrogenase gene family. Biochim.Biophys. Acta 1446:371-376, 1999; and

Andresen, B. S.; Christensen, E.; Corydon, T. J.; Bross, P.; Pilgaard,B.; Wanders, R. J. A.; Ruiter, J. P. N.; Simonsen, H.; Winter, V.;Knudsen, I.; Schroeder, L. D.; Gregersen, N.; S.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ACAD8 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604773, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Acidic (leucine-rich) nuclear phosphoprotein 32 family,member a (ANP32A, Accession NM_(—)006305.2) is another GAM51 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANP32A BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byANP32A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANP32A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Acidic(leucine-rich) nuclear phosphoprotein 32 family, member a (ANP32A,Accession NM_(—)006305.2), a gene which may play a role in a signaltransduction pathway that directs differentiation of cerebellar neurons.and therefore may be associated with Acute myeloid leukemia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Acute myeloid leukemia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ANP32A.

The function of ANP32A has been established by previous studies. Fink etal. (1995) mapped the PHAP1 gene to 15q22.3-q23 by fluorescence in situhybridization. The similarities between PHAP I and SET suggested to theauthors that the PHAP1 gene might also form a fusion protein with CAN.In the SET-CAN fusion gene, the breakpoint is located 3-prime of the SETgene, but the last exon of SET is removed in the fusion transcript. Thisexon encodes the last 7 amino acids (EDEGEDD) of SET that are identicalwith the end of PHAP I except that PHAP I carries an additional D(EDEGEDDD). The vast majority of cases in which CAN is involved in acutemyeloid leukemia show a specificity for the t(6;9) translocation(Sandberg et al., 1983) that fuses the 3-prime part of the CAN gene on9q34 (von Lindern et al., 1990) to almost the complete coding region ofthe DEK gene (OMIM Ref. No. 125264) on 6p23 (von Lindern et al., 1992).The translocation breakpoints always occur in intron icb- 9 of CAN. ThePHAP1/CAN translocation would be expected to cause acute leukemia. LikeDEK and SET, PHAP I contains an extended acidic region that could resultin a transforming capacity. Mutation in ataxin-1 (ATX1; 601556) causesspinocerebellar ataxia (SCA1; 164400). Using a yeast 2-hybrid screen ofa mouse brain cDNA library with mutant human ATX1 as bait, Matilla etal. (1997) isolated a mouse cDNA encoding Lanp, which is 89% identicalto the human protein and is expressed in cerebellum and brainstem.Binding analysis indicated that the strongest interaction between theproteins is with the N-terminal 147 residues on Lanp, which contain 5leucine-rich repeats, and a full-length ataxin-1 containing 82glutamines. Immunohistochemical analysis demonstrated highest levels ofLanp, like Atx1, in the nuclei of cerebellar Purkinje cells

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Matilla, A.; Koshy, B. T.; Cummings, C. J.; Isobe, T.; Orr, H. T.;Zoghbi, H. Y.: The cerebellar leucine-rich acidic nuclear proteininteracts with ataxin-1. Nature 389:974-978, 1997. Note: Erratum: Nature391: 818 only, 1998; and

Sandberg, A. A.; Morgan, R.; McCallister, J. A.; Kaiser-McCaw, B.;Hecht, F.: Acute myeloblastic leukemia (AML) with t(6;9)(p23;q34): aspecific subgroup of AML? Cancer Genet. Cytogenet.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ANP32A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600832, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adaptor-related protein complex 4, sigma 1 subunit (AP4S1,Accession NM_007077.2) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. AP4S1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AP4S1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP4S1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13777, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 4, sigma 1 subunit (AP4S1, Accession NM_007077.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP4S1.

Aquaporin 6, kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NM_(—)053286.1) is anotherGAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AQP6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17661, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6, kidneyspecific (AQP6, Accession NM_(—)053286.1), a gene which participates indistinct physiologic function such as glomerular filtration, tubularendocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly, utilities of GAM51include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 has been established by previous studies. Ma et al.(1997), who referred to this gene as aquaporin-6 (AQP6), demonstratedthat, among the 7 human aquaporins cloned to that time (AQPs 0 to 6),the genes encoding the 4 most closely related aquaporins all mapped to12q13: AQP0, AQP2, AQP5 (OMIM Ref. No. 600442), and AQP6. To construct aphysical map and identify novel aquaporin gene members of this cluster,Ma et al. (1997) screened a human CEPH B YAC library by PCR usingprimers derived from exon 4 of the AQP2 and AQP0 genes. A YAC clone with200 kb of human DNA was isolated an analyzed. Primary pulsed field gelelectrophoresis and Southern blot analysis indicated the presence ofAQP2, AQP5, and AQP6 genes, but not AQP0. Restriction mapping and PCRanalysis yielded a precise physical map in which the 3 aquaporin genesspanned only approximately 27 kb with the order, transcriptionorientation, and spacer length as follows:5-prime-AQP2-5kbspacer-AQP5-7kb spacer-AQP6-3-prime. Yasui et al. (1999) showed thatAQP6 is localized exclusively in intracellular membranes in renalepithelia. Sequential ultracentrifugation of rat kidney homogenatesconfirmed that AQP6 resides predominantly in vesicular fractions, andimmunohistochemical and immunoelectron microscopic studies confirmedthat more than 98% of AQP6 is located in intracellular membranevesicles. In glomeruli, AQP6 is present in membrane vesicles withinpodocyte cell bodies and foot processes. In proximal tubules, AQP6 isalso abundant in membrane vesicles within the subapical compartment ofsegment 2 and segment 3 cells, but was not detected in the brush borderor basolateral membranes. In collecting duct, AQP6 resides inintracellular membrane vesicles in apical, mid, and basolateralcytoplasm of type A intercalated cells, but was not observed in theplasma membrane. Unlike other members of the AQP family, the uniquedistribution in intracellular membrane vesicles in multiple types ofrenal epithelia indicated that AQP6 is not simply involved intranscellular fluid absorption. These studies predicted that AQP6participates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ma, T.; Yang, B.; Umenishi, F.; Verkman, A. S.: Closely spaced tandemarrangement of AQP2, AQP5, and AQP6 genes in a 27-kilobase segment atchromosome locus 12q13. Genomics 43:387-389, 1997; and

Yasui, M.; Kwon, T.-H.; Knepper, M. A.; Nielsen, S.; Agre, P.:Aquaporin-6: an intracellular vesicle water channel protein in renalepithelia. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 96:5808-5813, 1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AQP6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601383, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Atpase, na+/k+ transporting, alpha 2 (+) polypeptide (ATP1A2,Accession NM_(—)000702.1) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP1A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP1A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP1A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15415, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, na+/k+transporting, alpha 2 (+) polypeptide (ATP1A2, AccessionNM_(—)000702.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP1A2.

Bone morphogenetic protein 1 (BMP1, Accession NM_(—)006128.1) is anotherGAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BMP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by BMP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof BMP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4998, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Bone morphogeneticprotein 1 (BMP1, Accession NM_(—)006128.1), a gene which cleavesprocollagens leading to formation of extracellular matrix. Accordingly,utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BMP1.

The function of BMP1 has been established by previous studies. The BMP1locus encodes a protein that is capable of inducing formation ofcartilage in vivo (Wozney et al., 1988). Although other bonemorphogenetic proteins are members of the TGF-beta (OMIM Ref. No.190180) superfamily, BMP1 encodes a novel protein that is not closelyrelated to other known growth factors. Kessler et al. (1996) showed thatrecombinantly expressed BMP1 and purified procollagen C proteinase(PCP), a secreted metalloprotease requiring calcium and needed forcartilage and bone formation, are, in fact, identical. PCP cleaves theC-terminal propeptides of procollagen I (OMIM Ref. No. 120150), II (OMIMRef. No. 120140), and III (OMIM Ref. No. 120180) and its activity isincreased by the procollagen C- endopeptidase enhancer protein (OMIMRef. No. 600270). Reddi (1996) discussed the significance of the findingthat BMP1 is the same as procollagen C- proteinase.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wozney, J. M.; Rosen, V.; Celeste, A. J.; Mitsock, L. M.; Whitters, M.J.; Kriz, R. W.; Hewick, R. M.; Wang, E. A.: Novel regulators of boneformation: molecular clones and activities. Science 242:1528-1534, 1988;and

Kessler, E.; Takahara, K.; Biniaminov, L.; Brusel, M.; Greenspan, D.:Bone morphogenic protein-1: the type I procollagen C-proteinase. Science271:360-362, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BMP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 112264, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chromosome 14 open reading frame 1 (C14orf1, AccessionNM_(—)007176.1) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C14orf1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C14orf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19752,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 14 openreading frame 1 (C14orf1, Accession NM_(—)007176.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C14orf1.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 82 (C20orf82, Accession XM_(—)097736.3)is another GAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf82BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf82, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf82 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2115, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 82 (C20orf82, Accession XM_(—)097736.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf82.

Chemokine (c-c motif) receptor 5 (CCR5, Accession NM_(—)000579.1) isanother GAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCR5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CCR5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCR5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15737, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor 5 (CCR5, Accession NM_(—)000579.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCR5.

Centaurin, delta 2 (CENTD2, Accession NM_(—)139181.1) is another GAM51target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CENTD2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CENTD2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CENTD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11402, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Centaurin, delta 2(CENTD2, Accession NM_(—)139181.1), a gene which involved in cellsignaling/communication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CENTD2.

The function of CENTD2 has been established by previous studies. Miuraet al. (2002) examined ARAP1 as a possible link betweenphosphoinositide-, ARF-, and RHO-mediated cell signaling. In vitro,ARAP1 had RHO-GAP and phosphatidylinositol (3,4,5) trisphosphate (PIP3;OMIM Ref. No. 171834)-dependent ARF-GAP activity. ARAP1 associated withthe Golgi. The RHO-GAP activity mediated cell rounding and loss ofstress fibers when ARAP1 was overexpressed. The ARF-GAP activitymediated changes in the Golgi apparatus and the formation of filopodia,the latter a consequence of increased cellular activity of CDC42 (OMIMRef. No. 116952). The ARF-GAP and RHO-GAP activities both contributed toinhibiting cell spreading. Thus, ARAP1 is a PIP3-dependent ARF-GAP thatregulates ARF-, RHO-, and CDC42-dependent cell activities.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Miura, K.; Jacques, K. M.; Stauffer, S.; Kubosaki, A.; Zhu, K.; Hirsch,D. S.; Resau, J.; Zheng, Y.; Randazzo, P. A.: ARAP1: a point ofconvergence for Arf and Rho signaling. Molec. Cell 9:109-119, 2002; and

Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, K.; Suyama, M.; Kikuno, R.; Miyajima, N.; Tanaka,A.; Kotani, H.; Nomura, N.; Ohara, O.: Prediction of the codingsequences of unidentified human genes. XI. The.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CENTD2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606646, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Corticotropin releasing hormone receptor 2 (CRHR2, AccessionNM_(—)001883.1) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CRHR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CRHR2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CRHR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3504, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Corticotropinreleasing hormone receptor 2 (CRHR2, Accession NM_(—)001883.1), a genewhich is a corticotropin releasing factor receptor type II. andtherefore may be associated with Anxiety. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM51 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Anxiety, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CRHR2.

The function of CRHR2 has been established by previous studies.Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH; 122560) is a 41-amino acid peptidesynthesized in the hypothalamus. It is the principal neuroregulator ofthe hypothalamic- pituitary-adrenocortical axis and plays an importantrole in coordinating the endocrine, autonomic, and behavioral responsesto stress and immune challenge. Liaw et al. (1996) stated that there are2 G protein-coupled CRH receptors, CRHR1 (OMIM Ref. No. 122561) andCRHR2, which they termed the CRF2 receptor. The investigators usedclones of the rat CRF2 receptor to isolate the human gene from brain andkidney genomic DNA libraries. The gene consists of 12 exons spanningapproximately 30 kb. The predicted protein, which is 411 amino acids inlength and 70% identical to the CRF1 receptor, contains a putativeN-terminal secretory signal sequence and 7 putative transmembranedomains. Liaw et al. (1996) expressed the CRF2 receptor and found thattransfected cells responded to the binding of CRH with an increase inintracellular cAMP. Although the rat receptor has 2 alternativelyspliced variants, termed CRF2-alpha and CRF2-beta, Liaw et al. (1996)found no evidence for alternative splicing of the human receptor. Liawet al. (1996) reported that the pharmacologic profile of this proteinwas similar to that of the rat CRF2-alpha protein but distinct from thehuman CRF1 receptor Kostich et al. (1998) reported a novel CRHR2 spliceisoform, which they referred to as ‘CRF2-gamma,’ found in human brain.CRF2-gamma cDNA encodes a 397-amino acid receptor containing an aminoterminus with no significant homology to the already reported alpha- andbeta-termini. PCR and Southern blot analysis of CRF2-gamma RNAexpression in human brain detected expression in the septum andhippocampus, with weaker but detectable expression in the amygdala,nucleus accumbens, midbrain, and frontal cortex.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CRHR2.Kishimoto et al. (2000) generated mice deficient for Crhr2 by targeteddisruption. They reported that male but not female Crhr2-deficient miceexhibited enhanced anxious behavior in several tests of anxiety incontrast to mice lacking Crhr1. The enhanced anxiety of Crhr2-deficientmice was not due to changes in hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axisactivity, but rather reflected impaired responses in specific brainregions involved in emotional and autonomic functions, as monitored by areduction in Creb phosphorylation in male, but not female, Crhr2 -/-mice. Kishimoto et al. (2000) proposed that CRHR1 predominantly mediatesa central anxiolytic response, opposing the general anxiogenic effect ofCRH mediated by CRHR1. Kishimoto et al. (2000) found that neither malenor female Crhr2-deficient mice showed alterations of baseline feedingbehavior. Both responded with increased edema formation in response tothermal exposure, however, indicating that in contrast to its centralrole in anxiety, the peripheral role of CRHR2 in vascular permeabilityis independent of gender.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CRHR2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kostich, W. A.; Chen, A.; Sperle, K.; Largent, B. L.: Molecularidentification and analysis of a novel human corticotropin-releasingfactor (CRF) receptor: the CRF2-gamma receptor. Molec. Endocr.12:1077-1085, 1998; and

Kishimoto, T.; Radulovic, J.; Radulovic, M.; Lin, C. R.; Schrick, C.;Hooshmand, F.; Hermanson, O.; Rosenfeld, M. G.; Spiess, J.: Deletion ofCrhr2 reveals an anxiolytic role for cortic.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CRHR2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602034, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cytochrome p450, subfamily ivf, polypeptide 2 (CYP4F2,Accession NM_(—)001082.3) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP4F2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP4F2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP4F2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7657, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily ivf, polypeptide 2 (CYP4F2, Accession NM_(—)001082.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYP4F2.

DKFZp434M0331 (Accession NM_(—)017600.1) is another GAM51 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434M0331 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434M0331, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434M0331 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2188, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434M0331(Accession NM_(—)017600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434M0331.

DKFZp761B0514 (Accession NM_(—)032289.1) is another GAM51 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B0514 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B0514, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B0514 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17559, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B0514(Accession NM_(—)032289.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B0514.

Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (atrophin-1) (DRPLA, AccessionNM_(—)001940.2) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DRPLA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DRPLA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DRPLA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17538, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition ofDentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (atrophin-1) (DRPLA, AccessionNM_001940.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DRPLA.

FLJ10450 (Accession NM_(—)018095.2) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10450 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10450,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10450 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8966, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10450 (AccessionNM_(—)018095.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10450.

FLJ13693 (Accession NM_(—)024807.1) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13693 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13693,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13693 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8310, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13693 (AccessionNM_(—)024807.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13693.

FLJ13940 (Accession) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ13940 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13940, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ13940 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4113,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13940(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13940.

FLJ14146 (Accession NM_(—)024709.1) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14146 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14146,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14146 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14366, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14146 (AccessionNM_(—)024709.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14146.

FLJ20508 (Accession NM_(—)017850.1) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20508 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20508,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20508 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20508 (AccessionNM_(—)017850.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20508.

FLJ25193 (Accession NM_(—)144985.1) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ25193 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25193,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25193 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11138, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25193 (AccessionNM_(—)144985.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ25193.

Gaba(a) receptor-associated protein like 1 (GABARAPL1, AccessionNM_(—)031412.1) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABARAPL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GABARAPL1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GABARAPL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11020,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Gaba(a)receptor-associated protein like 1 (GABARAPL1, Accession NM_031412.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GABARAPL1.

Guanine nucleotide binding protein (g protein), beta polypeptide 2(GNB2, Accession NM_(—)005273.2) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNB2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GNB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:818, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Guanine nucleotidebinding protein (g protein), beta polypeptide 2 (GNB2, AccessionNM_(—)005273.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GNB2.

HEMK (Accession NM_(—)016173.1) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HEMK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HEMK, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HEMK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12563, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of HEMK (AccessionNM_(—)016173.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HEMK.

Human immunodeficiency virus type i enhancer binding protein 2 (HIVEP2,Accession NM_(—)006734.2) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HIVEP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HIVEP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIVEP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Humanimmunodeficiency virus type i enhancer binding protein 2 (HIVEP2,Accession NM_006734.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HIVEP2.

HN1L (Accession NM_(—)144570.1) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HN1L BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HN1L, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HN1L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14161, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of HN1L (AccessionNM_(—)144570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HN1L.

Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein k (HNRPK, AccessionNM_(—)031262.1) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HNRPK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HNRPK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HNRPK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19122, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Heterogeneousnuclear ribonucleoprotein k (HNRPK, Accession NM_(—)031262.1), a genewhich play a role in the nuclear metabolism of hnrnas, particularly forpre-mrnas that contain cytidine-rich sequence. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM51 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HNRPK.

The function of HNRPK has been established by previous studies. ThehnRNP-K family of acidic nuclear proteins have been identified using amonoclonal antibody that distinguishes between quiescent andproliferating human keratinocytes. The family, which is composed of atleast 4 major proteins (e.g.:164017, 600124, 164020, and HNRPD) andtheir modified forms, is present in similar overall levels in quiescentand proliferating normal keratinocytes, although clear differences wereobserved in levels of some of the individual variants. Using amonoclonal antibody as a probe, Dejgaard et al. (1994) cloned a cDNAcoding for type B hnRNP-K, and this was used to screen for additionalfamily members. Sequencing of positive clones revealed 4 alternativesplicing variants of a gene that mapped to chromosome 9 (by Southernblot analysis of human/rodent somatic cell hybrids). The hnRNP-K proteinhas been implicated in pre-mRNA metabolism of transcripts containingcytidine-rich sequences, and the results of Dejgaard et al. (1994) pointtoward a role in cell cycle progression. Tommerup and Leffers (1996)mapped HNRNPK to 9q21.32-q21.33 by fluorescence in situ hybridization.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dejgaard, K.; Leffers, H.; Rasmussen, H. H.; Madsen, P.; Kruse, T. A.;Gesser, B.; Nielsen, H.; Celis, J. E.: Identification, molecularcloning, expression and chromosome mapping of a family of transformationupregulated hnRNP-K proteins derived by alternative splicing. J. Molec.Biol. 236:33-48, 1994; and

Tommerup, N.; Leffers, H.: Assignment of human KH-box-containing genesby in situ hybridization: HNRNPK maps to 9q21.32-q21.33, PCBP1 to2p12-p13, and PCBP2 to 12q13.12-q13.13, distal to F.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HNRPK arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600712, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Homeo box d4 (HOXD4, Accession NM_(—)014621.2) is anotherGAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HOXD4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HOXD4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXD4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16160, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box d4(HOXD4, Accession NM_(—)014621.2), a gene which is part of adevelopmental regulatory system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HOXD4.

The function of HOXD4 has been established by previous studies. SeeHOXD3 (OMIM Ref. No. 142980). The homologous mouse gene was at firstdesignated a Hox-5 gene. HOX4 genes, other than the one subsequentlydesignated HOX4A, were initially considered to be members of a differentcluster of genes called HOX5. Oliver et al. (1989) found by study ofinterspecific somatic cell hybrids that the cluster of so-called HOX5genes map to human chromosome 2. By in situ hybridization, they foundthat the localization was 2q31-q32 with a peak of grains at 2q32.3. Thisgene is also called HOXD4, as a member of the HOXD gene cluster on 2q31.Mavilio et al. (1986) described the HOXD4 gene, but designated it homeobox X. Northern blot analysis detected multiple embryonic transcripts,which were differentially expressed in spinal cord, brain, backbonerudiments, limb buds, and heart in 5- to 9-week-old human embryos andfetuses in a striking organ- and stage-specific pattern. On the basis ofthese observations, Mavilio et al. (1986) suggested that in earlymammalian development, homeo box genes may exert a wide spectrum ofcontrol functions in a variety of organs and body parts in addition tothe spinal cord.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mavilio, F.; Simeone, A.; Giampaolo, A.; Faiella, A.; Zappavigna, V.;Acampora, D.; Poiana, G.; Russo, G.; Peschle, C.; Boncinelli, E.:Differential and stage-related expression in embryonic tissues of a newhuman homoeobox gene. Nature 324:664-668, 1986; and

Oliver, G.; Sidell, N.; Fiske, W.; Heinzmann, C.; Mohandas, T.; Sparkes,R. S.; De Robertis, E. M.: Complementary homeo protein gradients indeveloping limb buds. Genes Dev. 3:641-650.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HOXD4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 142981, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. HPIP (Accession NM_(—)020524.2) is another GAM51 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HPIP BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HPIP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HPIP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of HPIP (AccessionNM_(—)020524.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HPIP.

Integrin, alpha m (complement component receptor 3, alpha; also known ascd11b (p170), macrophage antigen alpha polypeptide) (ITGAM, AccessionNM_(—)000632.2) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ITGAM BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITGAM, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ITGAM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2813, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha m(complement component receptor 3, alpha; also known as cd11b (p170),macrophage antigen alpha polypeptide) (ITGAM, Accession NM_(—)000632.2),a gene which is invovled in various adhesive interactions of monocytes,macrophages and granulocytes as well as in mediating the uptake ofcomplement-coated particles. Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ITGAM.

The function of ITGAM has been established by previous studies. A majorsurface antigen family on human leukocytes includes complement receptortype 3 (CR3A; also called integrin alpha-M, Mac1 or Mo1), lymphocytefunction- associated antigen type 1 (LFA-1; 153370), and p150,95 (LeuM5; 151510). These antigens share a common beta chain (OMIM Ref. No.116920) of 94 kD, linked noncovalently to 1 of 3 alpha chainsdistinctive to each. They promote adhesion of granulocytes to each otherand to endothelial cell monolayers. The apparent molecular weight of theMo1 alpha chain is 155 to 165 kD, that of the LFA1 alpha subunit is 180kD, and that of the Leu M5 subunit is 130 to 150 kD. Pierce et al.(1986) purified human Mo1 to homogeneity from normal granulocytes byaffinity chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) and determined the N-terminal amino acid sequence of its alphasubunit. The obtained sequence was identical, except for 2 conservativesubstitutions, to that of the alpha subunit of Mac1 antigen (Springer etal., 1985). Furthermore, Pierce et al. (1986) found that the N-terminalamino acid sequence of the alpha subunit of Mo1 was homologous to thealpha subunit of IIb/IIIa, a glycoprotein that serves similar adhesivefunctions on platelets and is deficient or defective in Glanzmannthrombasthenia (OMIM Ref. No. 273800). Patients with a history ofrecurrent bacterial infections and an inherited deficiency of all 3leukocyte membrane surface antigens are thought to have reduced orabsent synthesis of the common beta subunit of the antigen family; see116920. By Southern analysis of DNA from hamster-human hybrids, Arnaoutet al. (1988) localized the human MO1A gene to chromosome 16, which hasbeen shown to contain the gene LFA1A (OMIM Ref. No. 153370). By in situhybridization, Corbi et al. (1988) demonstrated that the alpha subunitsof LFA-1, Mac1, and p150,95 constitute a cluster that might be calledleukocyte adhesion, alpha, cluster (LAAC) located on 16p13.1-p11. Callenet al. (1991) narrowed the assignment to 16p11.2. Inflammation plays anessential role in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis.Simon et al. (2000) presented evidence that it also has a role invascular repair after mechanical arterial injury (i.e., percutaneoustransluminal coronary angioplasty, or PTCA). In animal models ofvascular injury, leukocytes are recruited as a precursor to intimalthickening. Markers of leukocyte activation, in particular, increasedexpression of Mac1, which is responsible for firm leukocyte adhesion toplatelets and fibrinogen on denuded vessels, predict restenosis afterPTCA. To determine whether Mac1-mediated leukocyte recruitment iscausally related to neointimal formation, Simon et al. (2000) subjectedMac1 knockout mice to a mechanical carotid artery dilation and completeendothelial denudation. They found that the selective absence of Mac1impaired transplatelet leukocyte migration into the vessel wall,reducing leukocyte accumulation. Diminished medial leukocyteaccumulation was accompanied by markedly reduced neointimal thickeningafter vascular injury. These data established a role for inflammation inneointimal thickening and suggested that leukocyte recruitment tomechanically injured arteries may prevent restenosis

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pierce, M. W.; Remold-O'Donnell, E.; Todd, R. F., III; Arnaout, M. A.:N-terminal sequence of human leukocyte glycoprotein Mo1: conservationacross species and homology to platelet IIb/IIIa. Biochim. Biophys. Acta874:368-371, 1986; and

Arnaout, M. A.; Remold-O'Donnell, E.; Pierce, M. W.; Harris, P.; Tenen,D. G.: Molecular cloning of the alpha-subunit of human and guinea pigleukocyte adhesion glycoprotein Mo1: chromo.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ITGAM arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120980, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Jerky homolog-like (mouse) (JRKL, Accession NM_(—)003772.2)is another GAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. JRKLBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by JRKL, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofJRKL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8555, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Jerky homolog-like(mouse) (JRKL, Accession NM_(—)003772.2), a gene which is aJerky-related protein and similar to centromere binding protein-B andother nuclear regulators and therefore may be associated with Seizures.Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Seizures, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with JRKL.

The function of JRKL has been established by previous studies. Toth etal. (1995) found that inactivation of the mouse ‘jerky’ gene results inepileptic seizures. See 603210. Zeng et al. (1997) identified a humantonsil cDNA encoding a protein similar to jerky. They designated thepredicted 442-amino acid protein HHMJG (human homolog of mouse jerkygene). The HHMJG and mouse jerky proteins are 35% identical. Northernblot analysis revealed that HHMJG is abundantly expressed as a 4-kb mRNAin various tissues. In testis, an additional 2-kb transcript is present.By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Zeng et al. (1997) mapped theHHMJG gene to 11q21.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Toth, M.; Grimsby, J.; Buzsaki, G.; Donovan, G. P.: Epileptic seizurescaused by inactivation of a novel gene, jerky, related to centromerebinding protein-B in transgenic mice. Nature Genet. 11:71-75, 1995.Note: Erratum: Nature Genet. 12:110 only, 1996; and

Zeng, Z.; Kyaw, H.; Gakenheimer, K. R.; Augustus, M.; Fan, P.; Zhang,X.; Su, K.; Carter, K. C.; Li, Y.: Cloning, mapping, and tissuedistribution of a human homologue of the mouse jerk.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of JRKL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603211, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA0010 (Accession NM_(—)014671.1) is another GAM51 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0010 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIAA0010, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0010 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10549, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0010 (AccessionNM_(—)014671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0010.

KIAA0427 (Accession NM_(—)014772.1) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0427 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0427,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0427 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20045, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0427 (AccessionNM_(—)014772.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0427.

KIAA0445 (Accession NM_(—)014675.1) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0445 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0445,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0445 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15553, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0445 (AccessionNM_(—)014675.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0445.

KIAA0775 (Accession) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA0775 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0775, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0775 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17868,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0775(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0775.

KIAA1374 (Accession XM_(—)028413.6) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1374 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1374,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1374 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1374 (AccessionXM_(—)028413.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1374.

KIAA1500 (Accession) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1500 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1500, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1500 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16249,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1500(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1500.

KIAA1573 (Accession XM_(—)031545.5) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1573 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1573,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1573 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4415, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1573 (AccessionXM_(—)031545.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1573.

KIAA1649 (Accession) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1649 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1649, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1649 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:819, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1649(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1649.

LOC131583 (Accession) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC131583 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC131583, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC131583 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:4254, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC131583(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC131583.

LOC145951 (Accession) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC145951 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC145951, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC145951 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16078, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC145951(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC145951.

LOC145990 (Accession XM_(—)085289.4) is another GAM51 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145990 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145990, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145990 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14131, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC145990(Accession XM_(—)085289.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145990.

LOC146108 (Accession) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC146108 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC146108, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC146108 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13023, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC146108(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC146108.

LOC147229 (Accession XM_(—)085742.2) is another GAM51 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147229 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147229, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147229 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC147229(Accession XM_(—)085742.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147229.

LOC149386 (Accession XM_(—)097631.1) is another GAM51 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149386 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149386, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149386 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4322, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC149386(Accession XM_(—)097631.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149386.

LOC151040 (Accession) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC151040 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC151040, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC151040 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16461, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC151040(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC151040.

LOC151438 (Accession XM_(—)098060.1) is another GAM51 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151438 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151438, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151438 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5376, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC151438(Accession XM_(—)098060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151438.

LOC158402 (Accession XM_(—)098936.1) is another GAM51 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158402 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158402, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158402 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10627, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC158402(Accession XM_(—)098936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158402.

LOC162461 (Accession) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC162461 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC162461, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC162461 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:4357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC162461(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC162461.

LOC200220 (Accession XM_(—)114157.1) is another GAM51 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200220 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200220, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200220 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14994, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC200220(Accession XM_(—)114157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200220.

LOC220431 (Accession) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC220431 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC220431, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC220431 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:7875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC220431(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC220431.

LOC255189 (Accession XM_(—)172929.2) is another GAM51 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255189 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255189, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255189 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6202, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC255189(Accession XM_(—)172929.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255189.

LOC255650 (Accession) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC255650 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC255650, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC255650 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16025, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC255650(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC255650.

LOC256158 (Accession) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC256158 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC256158, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC256158 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:5147, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC256158(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC256158.

LOC256536 (Accession NM_(—)174937.1) is another GAM51 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256536 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256536, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256536 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:410, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC256536(Accession NM_(—)174937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256536.

LOC256733 (Accession) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC256733 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC256733, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC256733 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18655, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC256733(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC256733.

LOC91133 (Accession) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC91133 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91133, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC91133 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2831,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC91133(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91133.

LOC91351 (Accession) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC91351 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91351, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC91351 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9849,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of LOC91351(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91351.

Lymphotoxin alpha (tnf superfamily, member 1) (LTA, AccessionNM_(—)000595.2) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LTA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LTA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LTA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19202, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Lymphotoxin alpha(tnf superfamily, member 1) (LTA, Accession NM_(—)000595.2), a genewhich is a cytokine that in its homotrimeric form binds totnfrsf1a/tnfr1, tnfrsf1b/tnfbr and tnfrsf14/hvem. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM51 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LTA.

The function of LTA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. MGC10715 (AccessionNM_(—)024325.3) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGC10715 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10715, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC10715 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17807,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of MGC10715 (AccessionNM_(—)024325.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC10715.

MGC10986 (Accession NM_(—)030576.2) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC10986 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10986,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10986 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13552, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of MGC10986 (AccessionNM_(—)030576.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC10986.

MGC15873 (Accession NM_(—)032920.1) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC15873 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15873,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15873 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6309, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of MGC15873 (AccessionNM_(—)032920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC15873.

MGC16142 (Accession NM_(—)032763.1) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC16142 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16142,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16142 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15996, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of MGC16142 (AccessionNM_(—)032763.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC16142.

MGC5356 (Accession NM_(—)024059.2) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC5356 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5356,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5356 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5507, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of MGC5356 (AccessionNM_(—)024059.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC5356.

Machado-joseph disease (spinocerebellar ataxia 3, olivopontocerebellarataxia 3, autosomal dominant, ataxin 3) (MJD, Accession NM_(—)030660.1)is another GAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MJD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MJD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MJD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19294, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Machado-josephdisease (spinocerebellar ataxia 3, olivopontocerebellar ataxia 3,autosomal dominant, ataxin 3) (MJD, Accession NM_(—)030660.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MJD.

Otoferlin (OTOF, Accession NM_(—)004802.1) is another GAM51 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. OTOF BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OTOF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OTOF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Otoferlin (OTOF,Accession NM_(—)004802.1), a gene which is involved in vesicle membranefusion and required for inner ear function. and therefore may beassociated with Deafness. Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Deafness, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with OTOF.

The function of OTOF has been established by previous studies. Using acandidate gene approach, Yasunaga et al. (1999) identified a novel humangene, which they called OTOF, mutation in which causes DFNB9 (OMIM Ref.No. 601071). DFNB9 had been linked to chromosome 2p23.1, between D2S2303and D2S174. Yasunaga et al. (1999) refined the interval to a 1-cMinterval between D2S158 and D2S174. A contig of YACs, BACs, and PACs wasconstructed, and 2 genes, HADHB and CENPA, and 4 ESTs were assigned tothe interval. The genes were excluded as candidates for DFNB9 byfunction. The ESTs were submitted to rounds of 5-prime RACE-PCR and thededuced amino acids were compared with clones isolated from 2 subtractedmouse cochlear cDNA libraries. The human OTOF gene encodes a 4,954-bptranscript with a 3,690-bp open reading frame and a 1,038-bp 3-primeuntranslated region with a polyadenylation signal at position 4934. The1,230-amino acid protein has a calculated molecular mass of 140.5 kD. Ithas 3 C2 domains and a single carboxy-terminal transmembrane domain. Theprotein is homologous to the C. elegans spermatogenesis factor FER-1 andhuman dysferlin (OMIM Ref. No. 603009), prompting the authors to name it‘otoferlin.’ The homology suggests the otoferlin is involved in vesiclemembrane fusion. The OTOF gene extends over 21 kb and contains 28 codingexons and a 5-prime untranslated region exon. Otof expression wasidentified by RT-PCR in mouse cochlea, vestibule, and brain. By in situhybridization, Otof labeling was seen in the inner hair cells, andfaintly in the outer hair cells and spiral ganglion cells, at embryonicday 19.5, P0, and P2. Neuroepithelia of the utricle, saccule, andsemicircular canals expressed Otof during the same days. Type I cells,but not type II cells or supporting cells, expressed Otof. By Northernblot analysis, Yasunaga et al. (2000) detected a 7-kb otoferlin mRNA inthe human brain. They isolated a corresponding cDNA, which was predictedto encode a 1,977-long form of otoferlin with 6 C2 domains. They foundthat the human OTOF gene contains 48 coding exons and spansapproximately 90 kb. Other alternatively spliced transcripts weredetected, which predicted several long isoforms (with 6 C2 domains) inhumans and mice and short isoforms (3 C2 domains) only in humans.Yasunaga et al. (2000) studied a consanguineous family originating fromIndia in which 3 sibs suffered from severe to profound hearing loss. Bysegregation analysis with polymorphic markers of the DFNB9 chromosomalregion, they concluded that an OTOF mutation was likely to underliedeafness in this family. By sequencing the 48 OTOF coding exons inmembers of this family, they identified a splice mutation in intron 8(603681.0002). These studies demonstrated that the long otoferlinisoforms are By Northern blot analysis, Yasunaga et al. (2000) detecteda 7-kb otoferlin mRNA in the human brain. They isolated a correspondingcDNA, which was predicted to encode a 1,977-long form of otoferlin with6 C2 domains. They found that the human OTOF gene contains 48 codingexons and spans approximately 90 kb. Other alternatively splicedtranscripts were detected, which predicted several long isoforms (with 6C2 domains) in humans and mice and short isoforms (3 C2 domains) only inhumans. Yasunaga et al. (2000) studied a consanguineous familyoriginating from India in which 3 sibs suffered from severe to profoundhearing loss. By segregation analysis with polymorphic markers of theDFNB9 chromosomal region, they concluded that an OTOF mutation waslikely to underlie deafness in this family. By sequencing the 48 OTOFcoding exons in members of this family, they identified a splicemutation in intron 8 (603681.0002). These studies demonstrated that thelong otoferlin isoforms are required for inner ear function.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Yasunaga, S.; Grati, M.; Chardenoux, S.; Smith, T. N.; Friedman, T. B.;Lalwani, A. K.; Wilcox, E. R.; Petit, C.: OTOF encodes multiple long andshort isoforms: genetic evidence that the long ones underlie recessivedeafness DFNB9. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 67:591-600, 2000; and

Yasunaga, S.; Grati, M.; Cohen-Salmon, M.; El-Amraoui, A.; Mustapha, M.;Salem, N.; El-Zir, E.; Loiselet, J.; Petit, C.: A mutation in OTOF,encoding otoferlin, a FER-1-like protein, c.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of OTOF arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603681, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PAG (Accession NM_(—)018440.2) is another GAM51 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PAG BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PAG,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8895, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of PAG (AccessionNM_(—)018440.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PAG.

PATE (Accession NM_(—)138294.1) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PATE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PATE, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PATE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11458, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of PATE (AccessionNM_(—)138294.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PATE.

PP1057 (Accession NM_(—)031285.1) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PP1057 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PP1057,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PP1057 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:461, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of PP1057 (AccessionNM_(—)031285.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP1057.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B,Accession NM_(—)032105.1) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPP1R12B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R12BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7244, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNM_(—)032105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

PRO0659 (Accession NM_(—)014138.1) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO0659 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0659,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0659 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4863, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of PRO0659 (AccessionNM_(—)014138.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0659.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, n polypeptide 2 (PTPRN2,Accession NM_(—)130842.1) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PTPRN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PTPRN2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRN2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19987, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, n polypeptide 2 (PTPRN2, AccessionNM_(—)130842.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTPRN2.

RGL (Accession NM_(—)015149.2) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RGL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RGL, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RGL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20166, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of RGL (AccessionNM_(—)015149.2), a gene which is involved in nucleotide exchange factor.Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RGL.

The function of RGL has been established by previous studies. Ralguanine nucleotide dissociation stimulator (RALGDS; 601619) and itsfamily members are involved in Ras and Ral signaling pathways asdownstream effector proteins. While transcript mapping the 1q25 regionin an attempt to identify the HPC1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601518) gene, Sood etal. (2000) cloned a cDNA encoding RGL, which is 94% identical to themouse Rgl protein, and a splice variant. The deduced 803-amino acidbrain isoform, which is identical to the KIAA0959 protein isolated byNagase et al. (1999), differs from the 768-amino acid liver isoform dueto the substitution of 44 residues for the first 9 residues of the liverprotein. The divergence results from the use of alternative first exons.Exon- trap and sequence analyses determined that the RGL gene contains18 exons. The proteins both contain a CDC25 (OMIM Ref. No. 157680)-likedomain and a Ras-interacting domain. Northern blot analysis revealedubiquitous expression of a 5.0-kb transcript, with an additional 5.3-kbtranscript in brain. Using RT-PCR analysis, Nagase et al. (1999) foundstrong expression in most tissues and all brain regions tested. Byradiation hybrid analysis, Nagase et al. (1999) mapped the RGL gene tochromosome 1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, K.; Suyama, M.; Kikuno, R.; Hirosawa, M.;Miyajima, N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Nomura, N.; Ohara, O.: Predictionof the coding sequences of unidentified human genes. XIII. The completesequences of 100 new cDNA clones from brain which code for largeproteins in vitro. DNA Res. 6:63-70, 1999; and

Sood, R.; Makalowska, I.; Carpten, J. D.; Robbins, C. M.; Stephan, D.A.; Connors, T. D.; Morgenbesser, S. D.; Su, K.; Pinkett, H. W.; Graham,C. L.; Quesenberry, M. I.; Baxevanis, A. D.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RGL are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605667, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. RoXaN (Accession NM_(—)017590.4) is another GAM51 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RoXaN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRoXaN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RoXaN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16809, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of RoXaN (AccessionNM_(—)017590.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RoXaN.

SCYD1 (Accession) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SCYD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCYD1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SCYD1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18728, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of SCYD1 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCYD1.

Solute carrier family 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 1(SLC2A1, Accession NM_(—)006516.1) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC2A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC2A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC2A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17243, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 1 (SLC2A1, AccessionNM_(—)006516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC2A1.

Stomatin (epb72)-like 1 (STOML1, Accession NM_(—)004809.2) is anotherGAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STOML1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by STOML1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STOML1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17548, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of Stomatin(epb72)-like 1 (STOML1, Accession NM_(—)004809.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STOML1.

TUSP (Accession NM_(—)020245.2) is another GAM51 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TUSP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TUSP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TUSP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12909, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition of TUSP (AccessionNM_(—)020245.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM51 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TUSP.

Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2i (ubc9 homolog, yeast) (UBE2I, AccessionNM_(—)003345.1) is another GAM51 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UBE2I BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UBE2I, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UBE2I BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17025, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM51 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:201.

Another function of GAM51 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2i (ubc9 homolog, yeast) (UBE2I, AccessionNM_003345.1), a gene which catalyzes the covalent attachment ofubiquitin-like protein sumo-1 to other proteins. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM51 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UBE2I.

The function of UBE2I has been established by previous studies. Theubiquitin- conjugating enzymes (E2s) are a family of proteins involvedin the ubiquitin- dependent protein degradation system. In yeast, atleast 10 different E2s have been identified; they are involved inessential cellular processes such as DNA repair, cell cycle control, andstress responses. Using the yeast 2-hybrid system with the repressordomain of the Wilms tumor gene product (WT1; 607102) as bait, Wang etal. (1996) isolated a cDNA encoding a human homolog of the yeastubiquitin-conjugating enzyme 9 (UBC9). Sequencing of human UBC9 revealedthat it has 56% identity with yeast ubc9 and contains the active sitecysteine residue necessary for the ubiquitin-conjugating activity of allE2 enzymes. Wang et al. (1996) found that human UBC9 could fullycomplement the mutant phenotype of a yeast ubc9 mutant strain. Northernblot analysis revealed human UBC9 transcripts of 4.4, 2.4, and 1.3 kb inall of the tissues examined. In yeast, ubc9 is involved in cell cycleprogression via degradation of cyclins (see OMIM Ref. No. 123835). Wanget al. (1996) suggested that human UBC9 (also symbolized UBE2I) may playa similar role via interaction with WT1, which is able to impose a blockto cell cycle progression in eukaryotic cells. Fragile histidine triad(FHIT; 601153), a candidate tumor suppressor gene located on 3p14.2, isdeleted in many types of human cancer. Using a yeast 2-hybrid screen tosearch for proteins that interact with the FHIT protein in vivo, Shi etal. (2000) found that UBC9 is specifically associated with FHIT. Thelast 21 amino acids at the C terminus of UBC9 appear to be unimportantfor its biologic activity, since a UBC9 mutant harboring a deletion ofthese amino acids could still restore normal growth of yeast containinga temperature-sensitive mutation in the homolog UBC9 gene. Mutationalanalysis indicated that UBC9 was associated with the C-terminal portionof FHIT. The interaction between FHIT and UBC9 appeared to beindependent of the enzymatic activity of FHIT. Given that yeast UBC9 isinvolved in the degradation of S- and M-phase cyclins, Shi et al. (2000)concluded that FHIT may be involved in cell cycle control through itsinteraction with UBC9.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wang, Z.-Y.; Qiu, Q.-Q.; Seufert, W.; Taguchi, T.; Testa, J. R.;Whitmore, S. A.; Callen, D. F.; Welsh, D.; Shenk, T.; Deuel, T. F.:Molecular cloning of the cDNA and chromosome localization of the genefor human ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme 9. J. Biol. Chem.271:24811-24816, 1996; and

Shi, Y.; Zou, M.; Farid, N. R.; Paterson, M. C.: Association of FHIT(fragile histidine triad), a candidate tumour suppressor gene, with theubiquitin-conjugating enzyme hUBC9. Biochem.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UBE2I arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601661, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 52 (GAM52), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM52 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM52 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM52 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM52 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM52 gene encodes a GAM52 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM52 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM52precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:39, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:39 islocated at position 2480402 relative to chromosome 6.

GAM52 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM52 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM52 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM52 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM52 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:39, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM52folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM52 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM52 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM52 RNA is designated SEQID:373, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM52 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM52 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM52 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM52 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM52target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM52 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM52 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM52 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM52 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM52 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM52 target RNA into GAM52 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM52 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM52 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM52 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM52 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM52 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM52 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM52 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM52 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM52 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM52 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Gap junction protein, alpha 5, 40 kda (connexin 40) (GJA5, AccessionNM_(—)005266.3) is a GAM52 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.GJA5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GJA5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGJA5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15528, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM52 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:373.

A function of GAM52 is therefore inhibition of Gap junction protein,alpha 5, 40 kda (connexin 40) (GJA5, Accession NM_(—)005266.3), a genewhich may facilitate cardiac impulse conduction. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM52 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GJA5.

The function of GJA5 has been established by previous studies. See121011 for a general discussion of the connexin gene family. Kanter etal. (1992) demonstrated that canine ventricular myocytes express 3distinct gap junction proteins, Cx40, Cx43 (GJA1; 121013), and Cx45.Kanter et al. (1994) used PCR with primers based on rat and dog Cx40 toclone human CX40. The CX40 gene has a 5-prime untranslated exon and 1coding exon, and encodes a predicted 358-amino acid protein whosesequence is 82% identical to that of the rat and mouse CX40 protein.Northern blot analysis showed that CX40 mRNA is expressed as anapproximately 3.3-kb transcript in ventricular myocardium. Inimmunofluorescence studies, CX40 localized to intercalated disc regionsof the left ventricle, which join cardiac myocytes and contain gapjunctions. The migration of lymphocytes from the circulation intotissues involves a number of adhesion molecules and the expression ofnew molecules. Gap junctions facilitate cell- to - cell adhesion andprovide pathways for direct intercellular communication. Oviedo-Orta etal. (2000) noted that GJA1 is expressed in a number of lymphoid organs.By RT-PCR, Western blot, and flow cytometric analyses, they showed thatlymphocytes express GJA1 and GJA5, but not GJB2 (OMIM Ref. No. 121011),GJB1 (OMIM Ref. No. 304040), GJA4 (OMIM Ref. No. 121012), or GJA7; GJA5expression was restricted to tonsillar T and B lymphocytes. Flowcytometric analysis showed that GJA1 and GJA5 expression increases aftermitogenic stimulation. Extracellular connexin mimetic peptide blockeddye transfer between lymphocyte subpopulations, and gap junctioninhibitors decreased the production of IgM in cocultured T and Blymphocytes. The results identified gap junction proteins as importantcell surface components that modulate immune responses.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kanter, H. L.; Saffitz, J. E.; Beyer, E. C.: Cardiac myocytes expressmultiple gap junction proteins. Circ. Res. 70:438-444, 1992; and

Oviedo-Orta, E.; Hoy, T.; Evans, W. H.: Intercellular communication inthe immune system: differential expression of connexin40 and 43, andperturbation of gap junction channel function.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GJA5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 121013, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type substrate 1(PTPNS1, Accession NM_(—)080792.1) is another GAM52 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PTPNS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTPNS1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPNS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15053, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM52 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:373.

Another function of GAM52 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type substrate 1 (PTPNS1, AccessionNM_(—)080792.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM52 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTPNS1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 53 (GAM53), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM53 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM53 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM53 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM53 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM53 gene encodes a GAM53 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM53 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM53precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:136, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM53 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM53 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM53 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM53 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM53 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:136, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM53folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM53 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM53 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM53 RNA is designated SEQID:359, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM53 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM53 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM53 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM53 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM53target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM53 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM53 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM53 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM53 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM53 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM53 target RNA into GAM53 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM53 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM53 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM53 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM53 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM53 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM53 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM53 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM53 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM53 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM53 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 39 (C20orf39, Accession NM_(—)024893.1)is a GAM53 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf39 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by C20orf39, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C20orf39BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14770, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM53 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:359.

A function of GAM53 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 39 (C20orf39, Accession NM_(—)024893.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM53 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf39.

FLJ10687 (Accession) is another GAM53 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ10687 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10687, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ10687 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20126,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM53 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:359.

Another function of GAM53 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10687(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM53 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10687.

Fbj murine osteosarcoma viral oncogene homolog b (FOSB, AccessionNM_(—)006732.1) is another GAM53 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FOSB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FOSB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FOSB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7846, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM53 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:359.

Another function of GAM53 is therefore inhibition of Fbj murineosteosarcoma viral oncogene homolog b (FOSB, Accession NM_(—)006732.1),a gene which interacts with jun proteins enhancing their dna bindingactivity. and therefore may be associated with Cocaine addiction.Accordingly, utilities of GAM53 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Cocaine addiction, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FOSB.

The function of FOSB has been established by previous studies. Cocaineenhances dopamine-mediated neurotransmission by blocking dopaminereuptake at axon terminals. Most dopamine-containing nerve terminalsinnervate medium spiny neurons in the striatum of the brain. Cocaineaddiction is thought to stem, in part, from neural adaptations that actto maintain equilibrium by countering the effects of repeated drugadministration. Chronic exposure to cocaine upregulates severaltranscription factors that alter gene expression and which could mediatesuch compensatory neural and behavioral changes. One such transcriptionfactor is delta-FosB, a protein that persists in striatum long after theend of cocaine exposure. Using DNA array analysis of striatal materialfrom inducible transgenic mice, Bibb et al. (2001) identified Cdk5 (OMIMRef. No. 123831) as a downstream target of delta-FosB. Overexpression ofdelta-FosB, or chronic cocaine administration, raised levels of Cdk5mRNA, protein, and activity in the striatum. Moreover, injection of Cdk5inhibitors into the striatum potentiated behavioral effects of repeatedcocaine administration. Bibb et al. (2001) concluded that changes inCdk5 levels mediated by delta-FosB, and resulting alterations insignaling involving D1 dopamine receptors, contribute to adaptivechanges in the brain related to cocaine addiction.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of FOSB.Brown et al. (1996) demonstrated that mice in whom the FOSB gene hadbeen inactivated by homologous recombination displayed a profound defectin reproduction. The reproductive failure of fosB mutant mice was due toa specific behavioral defect that resulted in an inability to nurtureyoung. This nurturing defect was seen not only in postpartum females butalso in young females and males. Together, these findings providedevidence that nurturing behavior in mammals is genetically controlledand that an immediate early gene, FOSB, is critical for an adaptiveneuronal response. Brown et al. (1996) speculated that the nurturingdefect is likely due to the absence of FOSB in the preoptic area, aregion of the hypothalamus that is critical for nurturing. They statedthat this is an example of a transcription factor that controls acomplex behavior by regulating a specific neuronal circuit.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for FOSB isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bibb, J. A.; Chen, J.; Taylor, J. R.; Svenningsson, P.; Nishi, A.;Snyder, G. L.; Yan, Z.; Sagawa, Z. K.; Ouimet, C. C.; Nairn, A. C.;Nestler, E. J.; Greengard, P.: Effects of chronic exposure to cocaineare regulated by the neuronal protein Cdk5. Nature 410:376-380, 2001;and

Brown, J. R.; y, H.; Bronson, R. T.; Dikkes, P.; Greenberg, M. E.: Adefect in nurturing in mice lacking the immediate early gene fosB. Cell86:297-309, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FOSB arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164772, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. HBP17 (Accession NM_(—)005130.1) is another GAM53 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HBP17 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHBP17, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HBP17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15114, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM53 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:359.

Another function of GAM53 is therefore inhibition of HBP17 (AccessionNM_(—)005130.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM53 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HBP17.

Lactate dehydrogenase a (LDHA, Accession NM_(—)005566.1) is anotherGAM53 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LDHA BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LDHA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LDHA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM53 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:359.

Another function of GAM53 is therefore inhibition of Lactatedehydrogenase a (LDHA, Accession NM_(—)005566.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM53 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LDHA.

LOC125268 (Accession) is another GAM53 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC125268 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC125268, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC125268 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM53 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:359.

Another function of GAM53 is therefore inhibition of LOC125268(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM53 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC125268.

Testis-specific transcript, y-linked 11 (TTTY11, AccessionNM_(—)031929.1) is another GAM53 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TTTY11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TTTY11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TTTY11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10980, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM53 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:359.

Another function of GAM53 is therefore inhibition of Testis-specifictranscript, y-linked 11 (TTTY11, Accession NM_(—)031929.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM53 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TTTY11.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 54 (GAM54), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM54 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM54 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM54 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM54 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM54 gene encodes a GAM54 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM54 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM54precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:167, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM54 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM54 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM54 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM54 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM54 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:167, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM54folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM54 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM54 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM54 RNA is designated SEQID:275, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM54 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM54 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM54 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM54 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM54target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM54 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM54 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM54 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM54 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM54 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM54 target RNA into GAM54 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM54 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM54 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM54 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM54 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM54 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM54 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM54 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM54 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM54 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM54 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

A kinase (prka) anchor protein 13 (AKAP13, Accession NM_(—)007200.2) isa GAM54 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AKAP13 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AKAP13, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AKAP13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18908, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM54 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:275.

A function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of A kinase (prka) anchorprotein 13 (AKAP13, Accession NM_(—)007200.2), a gene which regulatessubcellular localization of type II cAMP-dependent PKA. Accordingly,utilities of GAM54 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AKAP13.

The function of AKAP13 has been established by previous studies. Genemap locus 15q24-q25 A-kinase anchor proteins (AKAPs; OMIM Ref. No.602449), such as AKAP13, direct the activity of protein kinase A (PKA;OMIM Ref. No. 176911) by tethering the enzyme near its physiologicsubstrates. AKAP13 is also known as LBC. Catalytic GDP-GTP exchangefactors (GEFs), such as LBC, play an important role in regulating theRho/Rac GTPase cycle. The Rho/Rac family of small GTPases mediatescytoskeletal reorganization, gene transcription, and cell cycleprogression through unique signal transduction pathways. By probing abreast cancer expression library using an interaction cloning strategyfor proteins that bind RXR (see OMIM Ref. No. 180245), Rubino et al.(1998) obtained a full-length cDNA encoding LBC, which they called BRX(breast cancer cDNA-encoded nuclear receptor-binding auxiliary protein).The deduced 1,428-amino acid BRX protein contains a region of identityto the LBC sequence identified by Toksoz and Williams (1994) that ispreceded by 3 novel regions. A fifth, C-terminal region binds theestrogen receptor (ESR1; 133430). In addition to the tissues detected byToksoz and Williams (1994), Northern blot analysis by Rubino et al.(1998) revealed BRX mRNA expression in reproductive tissues (ovary andplacenta), and a 5.3-kb BRX transcript was detected in breast cancercell lines, normal breast, and testis. Western blot andimmunohistochemic analysis showed that BRX is expressed as a 170-kDprotein in mammary epithelial cell lobules and terminal ducts. Bindinganalysis determined that BRX binds to ESR1, RXR, PPAR (OMIM Ref. No.170998), and THR (see OMIM Ref. No. 190120). Regions 4 and 5 of BRX wereshown to bind independently to the ligand-binding domain near the Cterminus of ESR1 without the requirement of other bridging proteins.Overexpression of BRX in the presence of estrogen augmented the activityof an estrogen response element. ESR activation by BRX could beinhibited by a dominant-negative mutant of CDC42 (OMIM Ref. No. 116952).By genomic sequence and somatic cell hybrid analyses, Sterpetti et al.(1999) determined that proto - LBC and onco-LBC both contain N-terminalDH and PH domains; however, proto - LBC has a distinct C terminus absentin the oncoprotein. FISH with onco-LBC probes localized the LBC gene to15q24-q25 and showed that onco-LBC represents a chimera derived fromfusion with an unrelated sequence on 7q36. Northern blot analysisdetected variably sized LBC transcripts and extended the known tissuedistribution to spleen and a number of cancer cell lines. Immunoblot andthin-layer chromatography analysis showed that both proto - and onco-LBCcan promote the formation of GTP-bound RHOA (ARHA; 165390). Mutationanalysis indicated that the transforming activity of proto - LBC isincreased by truncation of the C terminus, and that the DH and PHdomains, but not the chromosome 7 sequence, are required fortransformation. Immunoblot analysis determined that the proto - LBC formis in the membrane fraction, while the majority of the onco-LBC productis cytosolic, indicating that the C terminus may play a major role inthe subcellular localization and regulation of LBC. Using FISH withonco-LBC probes, Sterpetti et al. (1999) localized the LBC gene to15q24-q25 and showed that onco-LBC represents a chimera derived fromfusion with an unrelated sequence on 7q36.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Rubino, D.; Driggers, P.; Arbit, D.; Kemp, L.; Miller, B.; Coso, O.;Pagliai, K.; Gray, K.; Gutkind, S.; Segars, J.: Characterization of Brx,a novel Dbl family member that modulates estrogen receptor action.Oncogene 16:2513-2526, 1998; and

Sterpetti, P.; Hack, A. A.; Bashar, M. P.; Park, B.; Cheng, S.-D.;Knoll, J. H. M.; Urano, T.; Feig, L. A.; Toksoz, D.: Activation of theLbc Rho exchange factor proto - oncogene by trunc.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AKAP13 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604686, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Atpase, ca++ transporting, ubiquitous (ATP2A3, AccessionNM_(—)174957.1) is another GAM54 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP2A3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ATP2A3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP2A3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11692, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM54 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, ca++transporting, ubiquitous (ATP2A3, Accession NM_(—)174957.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM54 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP2A3.

Bn51 (bhk21) temperature sensitivity complementing (BN51T, Accession) isanother GAM54 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BN51T BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by BN51T, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BN51TBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16770, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM54 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of Bn51 (bhk21)temperature sensitivity complementing (BN51T, Accession), a gene whichcomplements a temperature-sensitive cell cycle mutation in BHK cells.Accordingly, utilities of GAM54 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BN51T.

The function of BN51T has been established by previous studies. Twotemperature-sensitive mutants have been isolated from the BHK-21 Syrianhamster cell line. Both of the human genes that complement thesemutations, designated ts11 and tsBN51, lead to a block in progressionthrough the G1 phase of the cell cycle at nonpermissive temperatures.Ts11 has been identified as asparagine synthetase; see 108370. ThetsBN51 gene encodes a highly charged novel protein of 395 amino acids(Ittmann et al., 1987) whose biochemical function had not yet beendetermined when Greco et al. (1989) assigned the gene to 8q21 by studyof rodent-human hybrid cells and by in situ hybridization using a tsBN51probe. This is one of a considerable number of temperature-sensitivemutants which have been mapped to various autosomes and in severalinstances to the X chromosome.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ittmann, M.; Greco, A.; Basilico, C.: Isolation of the human gene thatcomplements a temperature-sensitive cell cycle mutation in BHK cells.Molec. Cell. Biol. 7:3386-3393, 1987; and

Greco, A.; Ittmann, M.; Barletta, C.; Basilico, C.; Croce, C. M.;Cannizzaro, L. A.; Huebner, K.: Chromosomal localization of human genesrequired for G(1) progression in mammalian cell.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BN51T arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 187280, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. DKFZP727G051 (Accession XM_(—)045308.6) is another GAM54target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP727G051 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DKFZP727G051, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP727G051 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15727, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM54 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP727G051(Accession XM_(—)045308.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM54 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP727G051.

Fc fragment of igg, receptor, transporter, alpha (FCGRT, AccessionNM_(—)004107.1) is another GAM54 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FCGRT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FCGRT, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCGRT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3505, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM54 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment of igg,receptor, transporter, alpha (FCGRT, Accession NM_(—)004107.1), a genewhich binds to the fc region of monomeric immunoglobulins gamma.Accordingly, utilities of GAM54 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FCGRT.

The function of FCGRT has been established by previous studies. Theintestinal epithelium of neonatal mice and rats expresses an Fc receptor(FcRn) that mediates the selective uptake of immunoglobulin G (IgG) inmothers' milk, thereby helping newborn animals to acquire passiveimmunity. Kandil et al. (1996) noted that the IgG in the milk is boundto FcRn at the apical surface of the intestinal epithelium, and theresultant FcRn-IgG complexes are transcytosed across the epithelium. Atthe basolateral surface of intestinal epithelial cells, IgG is releasedfrom FcRn into blood or tissue fluids. FcRn is structurally similar tothe major histocompatibility complex class I molecule, which presentsantigenic peptides to T cells. Like the MHC class I molecule, FcRn ismade up of a heavy chain (approximately 48 kD) and beta-2-microglobulin(109700; approximately 12 kD). Its heavy chain shows approximately 35%amino acid sequence identity to that of a typical MHC class I molecule.Furthermore, the genomic organizations of the MHC class I and mouse FcRnheavy chain genes are similar in that the signal peptide, the 3extracellular domains, the transmembrane region, and the cytoplasmicregion are all encoded by separate exons. Story et al. (1994) cloned acDNA encoding the human gene and symbolized it FcRn. Kandil et al.(1996) isolated human genomic clones for the gene (symbolized FCGRT bythem) using 2 murine Fcgrt probes. The exonic sequences of the genomicclones are identical to the cDNA sequence described by Story et al.(1994).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kandil, E.; Egashira, M.; Miyosi, O.; Niikawa, N.; Ishibashi, T.;Kasahara, M.: The human gene encoding the heavy chain of the majorhistocompatibility complex class I- like Fc receptor (FCGRT) maps to19q13.3. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 73:97-98, 1996; and

Story, C. M.; Mikulska, J. E.; Simister, N. E.: A majorhistocompatibility complex class I-like Fc receptor cloned from humanplacenta: possible role in transfer of immunoglobulin G f.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FCGRT arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601437, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ20422 (Accession NM_(—)017814.1) is another GAM54 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20422 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFLJ20422, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20422 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6197, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM54 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20422 (AccessionNM_(—)017814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM54 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20422.

KIAA0450 (Accession NM_(—)014638.1) is another GAM54 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0450 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0450,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0450 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1094, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM54 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0450 (AccessionNM_(—)014638.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM54 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0450.

LOC145231 (Accession XM_(—)096740.1) is another GAM54 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145231 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145231, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145231 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19216, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM54 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of LOC145231(Accession XM_(—)096740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM54 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145231.

LOC150005 (Accession XM_(—)097795.1) is another GAM54 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150005 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150005, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150005 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM54 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of LOC150005(Accession XM_(—)097795.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM54 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150005.

LOC152580 (Accession) is another GAM54 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC152580 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC152580, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC152580 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:738, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM54 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of LOC152580(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM54 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC152580.

LOC253955 (Accession) is another GAM54 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC253955 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC253955, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC253955 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16736, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM54 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of LOC253955(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM54 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC253955.

Matrilin 1, cartilage matrix protein (MATN1, Accession NM_(—)002379.2)is another GAM54 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MATN1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MATN1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMATN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18773, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM54 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of Matrilin 1,cartilage matrix protein (MATN1, Accession NM_(—)002379.2), a gene whicha major component of the extracellular matrix of nonarticular cartilage.Accordingly, utilities of GAM54 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MATN1.

The function of MATN1 has been established by previous studies.Cartilage matrix protein is a major component of the extracellularmatrix of nonarticular cartilage. Jenkins et al. (1990) used a partialchicken CMP cDNA probe to isolate 3 overlapping human genomic clones.From one of these clones, a probe containing 2 human CMP exons wasisolated and used to map the gene to 1p35 by a combination of Southernblot analysis of somatic cell hybrids and in situ chromosomalhybridization. The genomic probe was also used to screen a human retinacDNA library. The protein sequence predicted by the cDNA clones has 496amino acids, including a 22-residue signal peptide. The structure of theCMP gene (also symbolized CRTM) and polypeptide were strikingly similarin the chicken and in the human. The human gene spans 12 kb and has 8exons and 7 introns. By linkage studies, Loughlin et al. (1994)demonstrated that the CRTM gene segregated independently of severalheritable chondrodysplasias: hypochondroplasia, achondroplasia,autosomal dominant SED tarda, and multiple epiphyseal dysplasia. CMP wasalternatively named matrilin-1 by Deak et al. (1997) when theydiscovered matrilin-2 (OMIM Ref. No. 602108). Wagener et al. (1997)found that matrilin-1 is a trimer of identical ellipsoid subunitsassembled via their C-terminal extension domains in a coiled-coilalpha-helix. The matrilins, including matrilin-2 and matrilin-3 (OMIMRef. No. 602109), represent a subfamily of extracellular matrix proteinscontaining the von Willebrand factor type A (vWFA)-like domain. (ThevWFA-like domain was first described in von Willebrand factor (OMIM Ref.No. 193400) where it plays a key role in promoting platelet adhesion tothe subendothelin. Several vWFA-like domains have been implicated ininteractions with collagen.) In some patients with rheumatoid arthritis(RA; 180300) and relapsing polychondritis (RP), an immune responseagainst cartilage collagen II can be detected. However, study ofresponses against noncollagenous components of cartilage are limited. Ifan autoimmune response to cartilage proteins is involved in RA and RP,the different patterns of the affected tissues can best be explained ifthe respective targets are proteins with specific tissue distributions.Whereas RA preferentially affects diarthrodial joints, RP ischaracterized by inflammatory attacks on cartilage in different organs,and, preferentially, in the perichondrial layer of cartilage. Theinflammatory infiltrates consist of neutrophils, lymphocytes,macrophages, and plasma cells. In early lesions, eosinophils can beobserved close to the affected cartilage. A classic appearance of thepatient with RP is ‘saddle nose,’ caused by erosive inflammation of thenasal septum. Another typical symptom is an inflamed external ear (89%of cases), which in some instances leads to ossified ear cartilages(OMIM Ref. No. 165670). Occasionally, joints are affected as aseronegative nonerosive arthritis. The most serious complication of RPis the involvement of the laryngotracheal cartilage, sometimes leadingto lethal breathing difficulties. Early signs of airway involvement arecough, dysphonia, and tenderness over the thyroid cartilage. Remarkably,RP is associated with the same HLA haplotype (DR4) as RA, which carrieswith it approximately the same relative risk (Zeuner et al., 1997; Langet al., 1993). To investigate whether the tissue distribution ofrelapsing polychondritis may be explained by a specific immune response,Hansson et al. (1999) immunized rats with matrilin-1, which is expressedpredominantly in tracheal cartilage. After 2 to 3 weeks, some ratsdeveloped severe inspiratory stridor. They had swollen noses and/orepistaxis, but showed neither joint nor outer ear affection. Theinflammatory lesions involved chronic active erosions of cartilage.Female rats were more susceptible than males. The disease susceptibilitywas controlled by MHC genes, some haplotypes being high responders andothers resistant, and by non-MHC genes as well, as indicated by straindifferences (the LEW strain was susceptible, and the DA strainresistant). All strains mounted a pronounced IgG response to matrilin-1.The findings suggested that different cartilage proteins are involved inpathogenic models of RP and RA.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Jenkins, R. N.; Osborne-Lawrence, S. L.; Sinclair, A. K.; Eddy, R. L.,Jr.; Byers, M. G.; Shows, T. B.; Duby, A. D.: Structure and chromosomallocation of the human gene encoding cartilage matrix protein. J. Biol.Chem. 265:19624-19631, 1990; and

Deak, F.; Piecha, D.; Bachrati, C.; Paulsson, M.; Kiss, I.: Primarystructure and expression of matrilin-2, the closest relative ofcartilage matrix protein within the von Willebrand fa.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MATN1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 115437, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nadh dehydrogenase (ubiquinone) flavoprotein 3, 10 kda(NDUFV3, Accession NM_021075.2) is another GAM54 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NDUFV3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDUFV3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDUFV3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18615, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM54 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of Nadh dehydrogenase(ubiquinone) flavoprotein 3, 10 kda (NDUFV3, Accession NM_021075.2), agene which transports electrons from NADH to ubiquinone. Accordingly,utilities of GAM54 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NDUFV3.

The function of NDUFV3 has been established by previous studies.NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase (complex I; EC 1.6.5.3) is an innermitochondrial membrane-bound multisubunit enzyme complex. Complex Iconsists of at least 41 subunits of which 7 are encoded by themitochondrial genome. See MTND1 (OMIM Ref. No. 516000) through MTND6(OMIM Ref. No. 516006). As one of the complexes of the mitochondrialrespiratory chain, complex I functions in the catalysis of therotenone-sensitive oxidation of NADH and the reduction of ubiquinone. Bymeans of chaotropic agents, complex I can be resolved into 2 hydrophilicfractions, the flavoprotein fraction and the iron-protein fraction, anda hydrophobic fraction. The flavoprotein fraction comprises the 51-,24-, and 10-kD subunits, all encoded by the nuclear genes NDUFV1 (OMIMRef. No. 161015), NDUFV2 (OMIM Ref. No. 600532), and NDUFV3,respectively. This fraction plays a catalytic role in the oxidation ofNADH as it is associated with flavoprotein and NAD binding. The 51-kDand 24-kD subunits are involved in electron transfer. The function ofthe 10-kD protein is unknown. The human gene for the 10-kD flavoproteinsubunit was completely cloned and sequenced by de Coo et al. (1997). TheNDUFV3 gene was found to contain 3 exons, spanning 20 kb. The openreading frame contains a 34-codon import sequence and a 74-codon matureprotein sequence. Its homology to bovine and rat protein sequence wasfound but not to any other known protein. Northern blot analysis showedthat the NDUFV3 gene is ubiquitously expressed. By fluorescence in situhybridization, de Coo et al. (1997) assigned the NDUFV3 gene to 21q22.3,where it may play a dosage-dependent role in the phenotype of Downsyndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 190685). Berry et al. (2000) found that NDUFV3is located approximately 120 kb telomeric to PDE9A (OMIM Ref. No.602973).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Berry, A.; Scott, H. S.; Kudoh, J.; Talior, I.; Korostishevsky, M.;Wattenhofer, M.; Guipponi, M.; Barras, C.; Rossier, C.; Shibuy, K.;Wang, J.; Kawasaki, K.; Asakawa, S.; Minoshima, S.; Shimizu, N.;Antonarakis, S.; Bonne-Tamir, B.: Refined localization of autosomalrecessive nonsyndromic deafness DFNB10 locus using 34 novelmicrosatellite markers, genomic structure, and exclusion of six knowngenes in the region. Genomics 68:22-29, 2000; and

de Coo, R. F. M.; Buddiger, P.; Smeets, H. J. M.; van Oost, B. A.:Molecular cloning and characterization of the human mitochondrialNADH:oxidoreductase 10-kDa gene (NDUFV3). Genomics.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NDUFV3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602184, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. OS4 (Accession NM_(—)005730.2) is another GAM54 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. OS4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OS4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OS4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19362, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM54 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of OS4 (AccessionNM_(—)005730.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM54 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OS4.

Paired box gene 8 (PAX8, Accession NM_(—)013992.1) is another GAM54target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAX8 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PAX8, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PAX8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1852, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM54 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of Paired box gene 8(PAX8, Accession NM_(—)013992.1), a gene which maintaines the functionaldifferentiation of thyroid cell type and therefore is associated withThyroid dysgenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM54 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Thyroid dysgenesis, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with PAX8.

The function of PAX8 has been established by previous studies. Pasca diMagliano et al. (2000) demonstrated that PAX8 is sufficient to activateexpression of endogenous genes encoding thyroglobulin (TG; 188450),thyroperoxidase (TPO; 274500), and sodium/iodide symporter (SLC5A5;601843), all thyroid-specific genes. The cell system they used provideddirect evidence for the ability of PAX8 to activate transcription ofthyroid-specific genes at their chromosomal locus and strongly suggesteda fundamental role of this transcription factor in the maintenance offunctional differentiation in thyroid cells. Moreover, they showed thatPAX8 and thyroid transcription factor-1 (OMIM Ref. No. 600635) cooperatein the activation of the thyroglobulin promoter.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PAX8.The thyroid gland develops from 2 distinct embryonic lineages:follicular cells, which produce thyroxine and are of endodermal origin,and parafollicular C-cells, which produce calcitonin and are of neuralcrest origin. Mice lacking thyroid transcription factor-1 (OMIM Ref. No.600635) lack both cell types and thus are unable to develop a thyroidgland. By analysis of Pax8 knockout mice (Pax8 -/-), Mansouri et al.(1998) demonstrated that Pax8 is required for the formation of thefollicular cells in the thyroid. They presented evidence that Pax8 isnecessary for providing cues for the differentiation of componentendoderm primordia into thyroxine-producing follicular cells.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PAX8 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pasca di Magliano, M.; Di Lauro, R.; Zannini, M.: Pax8 has a key role inthyroid cell differentiation. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 97:13144-13149,2000; and

Mansouri, A.; Chowdhury, K.; Gruss, P.: Follicular cells of the thyroidgland require Pax8 gene function. Nature Genet. 19:87-90, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PAX8 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 167415, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Pdz domain containing 2 (PDZD2, Accession) is another GAM54target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDZD2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PDZD2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDZD2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16711, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM54 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of Pdz domaincontaining 2 (PDZD2, Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM54 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PDZD2.

PI4KII (Accession NM_(—)018425.2) is another GAM54 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PI4KII BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PI4KII,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PI4KII BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4231, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM54 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of PI4KII (AccessionNM_(—)018425.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM54 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PI4KII.

RCD-8 (Accession NM_(—)014329.2) is another GAM54 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RCD-8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RCD-8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RCD-8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7302, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM54 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of RCD-8 (AccessionNM_(—)014329.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM54 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RCD-8.

Regulator of g-protein signalling 11 (RGS11, Accession NM_003834.1) isanother GAM54 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS11 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RGS11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RGS11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3919, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM54 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 11 (RGS11, Accession NM_(—)003834.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM54 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS11.

XAP135 (Accession) is another GAM54 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. XAP135 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by XAP135, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of XAP135 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4269, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM54 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of XAP135 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM54 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with XAP135.

Zinc finger, dhhc domain containing 3 (ZDHHC3, Accession NM_(—)016598.1)is another GAM54 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZDHHC3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ZDHHC3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZDHHC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16992, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM54 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:275.

Another function of GAM54 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger, dhhcdomain containing 3 (ZDHHC3, Accession NM_(—)016598.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM54 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZDHHC3.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 55 (GAM55), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM55 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM55 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM55 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM55 gene encodes a GAM55 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM55 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:5, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:5 islocated at position 69071145 relative to chromosome 16.

GAM55 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM55 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM55 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM55 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM55 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:5, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM55folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM55 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA is designated SEQID:387, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM55 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM55 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM55target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM55 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM55 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM55 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM55 target RNA into GAM55 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM55 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM55 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM55 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM55 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM55 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM55 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM55 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM55 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Actin binding lim protein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006710.2) is aGAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABLIM1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ABLIM1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ABLIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18812, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:387.

A function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Actin binding lim protein1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006710.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ABLIM1.

Actin binding lim protein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)002304.2) isanother GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABLIM1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABLIM1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ABLIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18812, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Actin binding limprotein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)002304.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABLIM1.

Actin binding lim protein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006711.2) isanother GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABLIM1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABLIM1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ABLIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18812, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Actin binding limprotein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006711.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABLIM1.

Activin a receptor, type ii (ACVR2, Accession NP_(—)001607.1) is anotherGAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACVR2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ACVR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACVR2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11850, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Activin a receptor,type ii (ACVR2, Accession NP_(—)001607.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ACVR2.

Adaptor-related protein complex 2, beta 1 subunit (AP2B1, AccessionNP_(—)001273.1) is another GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AP2B1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AP2B1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP2B1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7416, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 2, beta 1 subunit (AP2B1, Accession NP_(—)001273.1), agene which links clathrin to receptors in coated vesicles. Accordingly,utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AP2B1.

The function of AP2B1 has been established by previous studies. The betaadaptin subunit of the clathrin coat assembly complex, also referred toas AP2-beta, was cloned from human, rat and bovine cDNA libraries byPonnambalam et al. (1990) who found that the predicted 937-amino acidproteins are totally conserved between species. The protein is part ofthe AP2 coat assembly protein complex (see OMIM Ref. No. 601024) andlinks clathrin (OMIM Ref. No. 118960) to receptors in the coatedvesicles. Druck et al. (1995) used a probe from the 3-prime UTR of thehuman cDNA to map the gene to chromosome 17. Hybrids with portions ofchromosome 17 were then used to localize CLAPB1 to 17q11.2-q12.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Druck, T.; Gu, Y.; Prabhala. G.; Cannizzaro, L. A.; Park, S.-H.;Huebner, K.; Keen, J. H.: Chromosome localization of human genes forclathrin adaptor polypeptides AP2-beta and AP50 and the clathrin-bindingprotein, VCP. Genomics 30:94-97, 1995; and

Ponnambalam, S.; Robinson, M. S.; Jackson, A. P.; Peiperl, L.; Parham,P.: Conservation and diversity in families of coated vesicle adaptins.J. Biol. Chem. 265:4814-4820, 1990.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AP2B1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601025, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. APOARGC (Accession NP_(—)663779.1) is another GAM55 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOARGC BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by APOARGC, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOARGCBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6057, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of APOARGC (AccessionNP_(—)663779.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APOARGC.

APOARGC (Accession NP_(—)077818.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APOARGC BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APOARGC, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOARGCBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6057, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of APOARGC (AccessionNP_(—)077818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APOARGC.

Breast carcinoma amplified sequence 1 (BCAS1, Accession NP_003648.1) isanother GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCAS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by BCAS1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCAS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6939, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Breast carcinomaamplified sequence 1 (BCAS1, Accession NP_(—)003648.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BCAS1.

BOP (Accession XP_(—)097915.2) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BOP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BOP, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BOP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18720, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of BOP (AccessionXP_(—)097915.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BOP.

Bromodomain containing 2 (BRD2, Accession NP_(—)005095.1) is anotherGAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRD2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby BRD2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRD2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3080, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Bromodomaincontaining 2 (BRD2, Accession NP_(—)005095.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRD2.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 21 (C1orf21, Accession NP_(—)110433.1)is another GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf21BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf21, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C1orf21 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3784, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 21 (C1orf21, Accession NP_(—)110433.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf21.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 45 (C21orf45, Accession NP_(—)061817.1)is another GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf45BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf45, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf45 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3897, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21 openreading frame 45 (C21orf45, Accession NP_(—)061817.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf45.

C6orf149 (Accession NP_(—)065141.2) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf149 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf149,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf149 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15036, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of C6orf149 (AccessionNP_(—)065141.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf149.

Caveolin 2 (CAV2, Accession NP_(—)001224.1) is another GAM55 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CAV2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCAV2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAV2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Caveolin 2 (CAV2,Accession NP_(—)001224.1), a gene which may function as an accessoryprotein in conjunction with caveolin-1and act as a scaffolding proteinwithin caveolar membranes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAV2.

The function of CAV2 has been established by previous studies. Schereret al. (1996) identified a protein related to caveolin-1 (CAV1; 601047)through microsequencing of adipocyte-derived caveolin-enrichedmembranes. They called the novel protein caveolin-2. They stated thatcaveolins-1 and -2 are similar in most respects. For both caveolin-1 andcaveolin-2, mRNAs are most abundantly expressed in white adipose tissueand are induced during adipocyte differentiation. Caveolin-2 localizeswith caveolin-1, indicating that caveolin-2 also localizes to caveolae.However, caveolin-1 and caveolin-2 differ in their functionalinteractions with heterotrimeric G proteins, possibly explaining whycaveolins 1 and 2 are coexpressed within a single cell. Specifically,Scherer et al. (1996) found that whereas residues 82 to 101 of murinecaveolin-1 functionally suppressed the basal GTPase activity of purifiedheterotrimeric G proteins, the corresponding region of caveolin-2 (whichis 30% identical) had a stimulatory effect. Engelman et al. (1998)reviewed the molecular genetics of the caveolin gene family. Theycompared the genomic organization of the CAV1, CAV2, and CAV3 (OMIM Ref.No. 601253) genes. The CAV1 gene contains 3 exons, while the human CAV2gene contains 2 exons. The boundary of the last exon of CAV1 and CAV2are analogous, suggesting that they arose through gene duplication. Thegenes encoding murine caveolin-1 and -2 are colocalized within the A2region of mouse chromosome 6 (Engelman et al., 1998). By FISH, Engelmanet al. (1998) mapped CAV1 and CAV2 to 7q31.1-q31.2. (CA)n microsatelliterepeat marker analysis of the CAV genomic clones indicated that theycontain the marker D7S522, located at 7q31.1. Thus, the 2 genes map to7q31 in a region of conserved synteny with murine 6-A2 (2,3:Engelman etal., 1998, 1998).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Engelman, J. A.; Zhang, X. L.; Galbiati, F.; Lisanti, M. P.: Chromosomallocalization, genomic organization, and developmental expression of themurine caveolin gene family (Cav-1, -2, and -3): Cav-1 and Cav-2 genesmap to a known tumor suppressor locus (6-A2/7q31). FEBS Lett.429:330-336, 1998; and

Scherer, P. E.; Okamoto, T.; Chun, M.; Nishimoto, I.; Lodish, H. F.;Lisanti, M. P. : Identification, sequence, and expression of caveolin-2defines a caveolin gene family. Proc. Nat. Ac.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CAV2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601048, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Core-binding factor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2;translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2, Accession NP_(—)005084.1) is another GAM55target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CBFA2T2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4255, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)005084.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 has been established by previous studies. Toidentify potential new genes homologous to ETO (OMIM Ref. No. 133435),Fracchiolla et al. (1998) screened the EST database using the entire ETOcDNA sequence as a probe. Among the ESTs identified, they selected 2overlapping clones and sequenced them to completion. A putativetranslation initiation site was identified by the presence of a strongKozak consensus sequence, followed by a 1,725-bp open reading framecoding for a putative protein of 575 amino acids. They named this geneEHT for ‘ETO homolog on chromosome twenty.’ The putative EHT protein isapproximately 65% identical to ETO/MTG8 (OMIM Ref. No. 133435) andapproximately 24% identical to an ETO Drosophila homolog, Nervy.Kitabayashi et al. (1998) reported the cloning of a similar cDNA, whichthey named MTGR1 (myeloid translocation gene-related protein-1). Theirdata suggested the presence of 2 alternative 5-prime ends of theMTGR1/EHT gene. Cytogenetic studies had shown that the 20q11 region isdeleted in approximately 10% of cases of polycythemia vera,approximately 5% of cases of myelodysplastic syndromes, andapproximately 3% of cases of acute myeloid leukemias. Kitabayashi et al.(1998) showed the direct interaction of MTGR1 in the AML1-MTG8 fusionprotein, leading to an enhancement of cell proliferation mediated bygranulocyte colony-stimulating factor (CSF3; 138970) in a murine myeloidmodel. This suggested that MTGR1 has an oncogenic rather than a tumorsuppressor activity. Nevertheless, when MTGR1 was transfected alone intothe same murine myeloid model cell line, the proliferative response toCSF was lower than that in the normal control, thus suggesting apossible negative growth control in normal cells.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Fracchiolla, N. S.; Colombo, G.; Finelli, P.; Maiolo, A. T.; Neri, A.:EHT, a new member of the MTG8/ETO gene family, maps on 20q11 region andis deleted in acute myeloid leukemias. (Letter) Blood 92:3481-3484,1998; and

Kitabayashi, I.; Ida, K.; Morohoshi, F.; Yokoyama, A.; Mitsuhashi, N.;Shimizu, K.; Nomura, N.; Hayashi, Y.; Ohki, M.: The AML1-MTG8 leukemicfusion protein forms a complex with a novel.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CBFA2T2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603672, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Core-binding factor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2;translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2, Accession NP_(—)787060.1) is another GAM55target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CBFA2T2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4255, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)787060.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 has been established by previous studies. Toidentify potential new genes homologous to ETO (OMIM Ref. No. 133435),Fracchiolla et al. (1998) screened the EST database using the entire ETOcDNA sequence as a probe. Among the ESTs identified, they selected 2overlapping clones and sequenced them to completion. A putativetranslation initiation site was identified by the presence of a strongKozak consensus sequence, followed by a 1,725-bp open reading framecoding for a putative protein of 575 amino acids. They named this geneEHT for ‘ETO homolog on chromosome twenty.’ The putative EHT protein isapproximately 65% identical to ETO/MTG8 (OMIM Ref. No. 133435) andapproximately 24% identical to an ETO Drosophila homolog, Nervy.Kitabayashi et al. (1998) reported the cloning of a similar cDNA, whichthey named MTGR1 (myeloid translocation gene-related protein-1). Theirdata suggested the presence of 2 alternative 5-prime ends of theMTGR1/EHT gene. Cytogenetic studies had shown that the 20q11 region isdeleted in approximately 10% of cases of polycythemia vera,approximately 5% of cases of myelodysplastic syndromes, andapproximately 3% of cases of acute myeloid leukemias. Kitabayashi et al.(1998) showed the direct interaction of MTGR1 in the AML1-MTG8 fusionprotein, leading to an enhancement of cell proliferation mediated bygranulocyte colony-stimulating factor (CSF3; 138970) in a murine myeloidmodel. This suggested that MTGR1 has an oncogenic rather than a tumorsuppressor activity. Nevertheless, when MTGR1 was transfected alone intothe same murine myeloid model cell line, the proliferative response toCSF was lower than that in the normal control, thus suggesting apossible negative growth control in normal cells.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Fracchiolla, N. S.; Colombo, G.; Finelli, P.; Maiolo, A. T.; Neri, A.:EHT, a new member of the MTG8/ETO gene family, maps on 20q11 region andis deleted in acute myeloid leukemias. (Letter) Blood 92:3481-3484,1998; and

Kitabayashi, I.; Ida, K.; Morohoshi, F.; Yokoyama, A.; Mitsuhashi, N.;Shimizu, K.; Nomura, N.; Hayashi, Y.; Ohki, M.: The AML1-MTG8 leukemicfusion protein forms a complex with a novel.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CBFA2T2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603672, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CGI-01 (Accession NP_(—)057019.2) is another GAM55 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CGI-01 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCGI-01, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-01 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19545, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of CGI-01 (AccessionNP_(—)057019.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-01.

CPT1C (Accession NP_(—)689572.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPT1C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CPT1C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPT1C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13296, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of CPT1C (AccessionNP_(—)689572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPT1C.

Cellular repressor of e1a-stimulated genes (CREG, AccessionNP_(—)003842.1) is another GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CREG BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CREG, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CREG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7517, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Cellular repressorof e1a-stimulated genes (CREG, Accession NP_(—)003842.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CREG.

Collapsin response mediator protein 1 (CRMP1, Accession NP_001304.1) isanother GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRMP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CRMP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRMP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16155, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Collapsin responsemediator protein 1 (CRMP1, Accession NP_(—)001304.1), a gene which is amember of dihydropyrimidinase family. Accordingly, utilities of GAM55include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CRMP1.

The function of CRMP1 has been established by previous studies. Hamajimaet al. (1996) isolated a human cDNA encoding collapsin response mediatorprotein-1 (CRMP1), which they called dihydropyrimidinase-relatedprotein-1 (DRP1), from a fetal brain cDNA library (see OMIM Ref. No.222748). The deduced CRMP1 protein has 572 amino acids. Northern blotanalysis of adult human tissues showed that CRMP1 is abundantlyexpressed in brain as a major 2.9-kb transcript and a minor 4.9-kbtranscript Ruiz- Perez et al. (2000) demonstrated overlap between theCRMP1 gene and the EVC gene (OMIM Ref. No. 604831), which maps to thesame region of 4p and is mutated in the Ellis-van Creveld syndrome (OMIMRef. No. 225500). The overlap was not confined to the 3-prime UTR butincluded coding sequence. Because CRMP1 is expressed in developing limband ectoderm, the autors suggested that this 3-prime complementarity hasfunctional significance

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hamajima, N.; Matsuda, K.; Sakata, S.; Tamaki, N.; Sasaki, M.; Nonaka,M.: A novel gene family defined by human dihydropyrimidinase and threerelated proteins with differential tissue distribution. Gene180:157-163, 1996; and

Ruiz-Perez, V. L.; Ide, S. E.; Strom, T. M.; Lorenz, B.; Wilson, D.;Woods, K.; King, L.; Francomano, C.; Freisinger, P.; Spranger, S.;Marino, B.; Dallapiccola, B.; Wright, M.; Meitinge.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CRMP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602462, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cullin 3 (CUL3, Accession NP_(—)003581.1) is another GAM55target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CUL3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CUL3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CUL3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7104, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Cullin 3 (CUL3,Accession NP_(—)003581.1), a gene which may target other proteins forubiquitin-dependent proteolysis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CUL3.

The function of CUL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM32.1. Dynactin 4 (p62)(DCTN4, Accession NP_(—)057305.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DCTN4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DCTN4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCTN4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Dynactin 4 (p62)(DCTN4, Accession NP_(—)057305.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DCTN4.

DKFZp761O17121 (Accession NP_(—)115663.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761O17121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761O17121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761O17121 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2906, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761O17121(Accession NP_(—)115663.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761O17121.

Dynein, cytoplasmic, light polypeptide 2a (DNCL2A, AccessionNP_(—)054902.1) is another GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNCL2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DNCL2A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNCL2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3470, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Dynein,cytoplasmic, light polypeptide 2a (DNCL2A, Accession NP_(—)054902.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNCL2A.

Dynein, cytoplasmic, light polypeptide 2a (DNCL2A, AccessionNP_(—)808853.1) is another GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNCL2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DNCL2A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNCL2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3470, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Dynein,cytoplasmic, light polypeptide 2a (DNCL2A, Accession NP_(—)808853.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNCL2A.

DPF3 (Accession NP_(—)036206.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DPF3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DPF3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DPF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7186, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of DPF3 (AccessionNP_(—)036206.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DPF3.

Endothelial differentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 3(EDG3, Accession NP_(—)005217.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EDG3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EDG3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EDG3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10947, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialdifferentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 3 (EDG3,Accession NP_(—)005217.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EDG3.

Ephb6 (EPHB6, Accession NP_(—)004436.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EPHB6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EPHB6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPHB6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4191, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Ephb6 (EPHB6,Accession NP_(—)004436.1), a gene which Putative Eph-related receptortyrosine kinase B6. Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EPHB6.

The function of EPHB6 has been established by previous studies. See179610 for background on Eph receptors and their ligands, the ephrins.By screening human brain and hematopoietic cell cDNA libraries with thecatalytic domain of EPHB4 (OMIM Ref. No. 600011), Matsuoka et al. (1997)cloned a cDNA encoding EPHB6. The predicted 1,006-amino acid EPHB6protein has the primary structural features of Eph-family receptortyrosine kinases, but it lacks several invariant residues that have beenshown to be essential for tyrosine kinase activity. Expression of thecatalytic domain of EPHB6 in mammalian cells resulted in no detectabletyrosine kinase activity in an in vitro assay. Northern blot analysis ofnormal human adult tissues showed that EPHB6 was expressed as a single4.0-kb transcript in all tissues examined, with very strong expressionin the brain and pancreas. EPHB6 is expressed in normal human brain as a135-kD protein. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Matsuoka et al.(1997) mapped the EPHB6 gene to 7q33-q35. Neuroblastoma (NB; 256700) isa common pediatric tumor that exhibits a wide range of biologic andclinical heterogeneity. EPH family receptor tyrosine kinases and ligandephrins play pivotal roles in neural and cardiovascular development.High-level expression of transcripts encoding EPHB6 and its ligandsephrin-B2 (EFNB2; 600527) and ephrin-B3 (EFNB3; 602297) is associatedwith low-stage NB (stages 1, 2, and 4S) and high expression of TRKA(NTRK1; 191315). Tang et al. (2000) showed that EFNB2 and TRKAexpressions were associated with both tumor stage and patient age,whereas EPHB6 and EFNB3 expressions were solely associated with tumorstage, suggesting that these genes were expressed in different subsetsof NB. High-level expression of EPHB6, EFNB2, and EFNB3 predictedfavorable NB outcome, and their expression combined with TRKA expressionpredicted the disease outcome more accurately than each variable alone.If any 1 of the 4 genes was expressed at high levels in NB, the patientsurvival was excellent (more than 90%). Tang et al. (2000) found thattransfection of EPHB6 cDNA into neuroblastoma cell lines expressinglittle endogenous EPHB6 resulted in inhibition of their clonogenicity inculture. Furthermore, transfection of EPHB6 suppressed thetumorigenicity of a cell line in a mouse xenograft model, demonstratingthat high-level expressions of favorable NB genes, such as EPHB6, can infact suppress malignant phenotype of unfavorable NB.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Matsuoka, H.; Iwata, N.; Ito, M.; Shimoyama, M.; Nagata, A.; Chihara,K.; Takai, S.; Matsui, T.: Expression of a kinase-defective Eph-likereceptor in the normal human brain. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.235:487-492, 1997; and

Tang, X. X.; Zhao, H.; Robinson, M. E.; Cohen, B.; Cnaan, A.; London,W.; Cohn, S. L.; Cheung, N.-K. V.; Brodeur, G. M.; Evans, A. E.;Ikegaki, N.: Implications of EPHB6, EFNB2, and EFN.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EPHB6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602757, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Epsin 2 (EPN2, Accession NP_(—)055779.1) is another GAM55target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EPN2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EPN2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof EPN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13330, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Epsin 2 (EPN2,Accession NP_(—)055779.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EPN2.

Epsin 2 (EPN2, Accession NP_(—)683723.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EPN2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by EPN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPN2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13330, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Epsin 2 (EPN2,Accession NP_(—)683723.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EPN2.

F-box only protein 25 (FBXO25, Accession NP_(—)036305.1) is anotherGAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO25 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FBXO25, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXO25BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11736, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of F-box only protein25 (FBXO25, Accession NP_(—)036305.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FBXO25.

FLJ12770 (Accession NP_(—)115550.2) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12770 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12770,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12770 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14361, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12770 (AccessionNP_(—)115550.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12770.

FLJ20071 (Accession NP_(—)060123.2) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20071 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20071,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20071 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9927, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20071 (AccessionNP_(—)060123.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20071.

FLJ21156 (Accession NP_(—)078878.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21156 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21156,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21156 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9244, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21156 (AccessionNP_(—)078878.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21156.

FLJ21736 (Accession NP_(—)079198.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21736 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21736,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21736 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21736 (AccessionNP_(—)079198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21736.

FLJ25461 (Accession NP_(—)659403.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ25461 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25461,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25461 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16876, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25461 (AccessionNP_(—)659403.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ25461.

FLJ32110 (Accession XP_(—)294323.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32110 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32110,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32110 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9463, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32110 (AccessionXP_(—)294323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32110.

FLJ32934 (Accession NP_(—)653223.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32934 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32934,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32934 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16951, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32934 (AccessionNP_(—)653223.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32934.

FLJ35976 (Accession NP_(—)775910.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ35976 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35976,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35976 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16319, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35976 (AccessionNP_(—)775910.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ35976.

FLJ39267 (Accession NP_(—)775821.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ39267 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39267,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39267 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39267 (AccessionNP_(—)775821.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ39267.

FLJ39654 (Accession NP_(—)787110.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ39654 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39654,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39654 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39654 (AccessionNP_(—)787110.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ39654.

FLJ40201 (Accession NP_(—)689820.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ40201 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40201,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40201 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40201 (AccessionNP_(—)689820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ40201.

Gaba(a) receptor-associated protein like 1 (GABARAPL1, AccessionNP_(—)113600.1) is another GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABARAPL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GABARAPL1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GABARAPL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12594,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Gaba(a)receptor-associated protein like 1 (GABARAPL1, Accession NP_113600.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GABARAPL1.

GENX-3414 (Accession NP_(—)003934.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GENX-3414 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGENX-3414, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GENX-3414 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5371, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of GENX-3414(Accession NP_(—)003934.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GENX-3414.

Histone acetyltransferase 1 (HAT1, Accession NP_(—)003633.1) is anotherGAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HAT1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby HAT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HAT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7198, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Histoneacetyltransferase 1 (HAT1, Accession NP_(—)003633.1), a gene whichacetylates soluble histones H2 and H4 and binds helix 1 of histone H4.Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HAT1.

The function of HAT1 has been established by previous studies. Thereversible acetylation of specific lysine residues within the N-terminaltails of the core histones is correlated with gene activity. Histoneacetylation, particularly of histone H4, has also been proposed to playan important role in replication-dependent nucleosome assembly. The S.cerevisiae Hat1 gene was the first histone acetyltransferase gene to beidentified, and its gene product was found to be tightly associated withan accessory protein. By searching an expressed sequence tag databasewith the S. cerevisiae Hat1 sequence, Verreault et al. (1998) isolated acDNA (GenBank AF030424) encoding HAT1, the human ortholog of yeast Hat1.The sequences of the human and yeast HAT1 proteins are 29% identical and55% similar. The deduced 419-amino acid human HAT1 contains D, A, and Bmotifs, which are present in many N-acetyltransferases, including thosethat acetylate substrates other than histones. HAT1 also contains aputative bipartite nuclear localization signal; however, deletion ofthis signal had no effect on the intranuclear localization of HAT1. Theauthors purified the HAT1 holoenzyme from human 293 cells and found thatit consists of 2 subunits: the catalytic 46-kD HAT1 and the accessoryp46 (RBBP7; 602922). The p46 subunit stimulated the activity of HAT1 andbound to core histones. The HAT1 holoenzyme acetylated newly synthesizedbut not nucleosomal histone H4 at lys5 and lys12, and, to a lesserextent, histone H2A at lys5. Verreault et al. (1998) showed that theHAT1 and p46 polypeptides are located in the nucleus of S-phase cells.In their GenBank submission, these authors indicated that the HAT1 genemaps to 2q31.2-q33.1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dutnall, R. N.; Tafrov, S. T.; Sternglanz, R.; Ramakrishnan, V.:Structure of the histone acetyltransferase Hat1: a paradigm for theGCN5-related N-acetyltransferase superfamily. Cell 94:427-438, 1998; and

Verreault, A.; Kaufman, P. D.; Kobayashi, R.; Stillman, B.: NucleosomalDNA regulates the core-histone-binding subunit of the human Hat1acetyltransferase. Curr. Biol. 8:96-108, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HAT1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603053, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. IPT (Accession NP_(—)060116.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. IPT BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IPT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IPT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10622, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of IPT (AccessionNP_(—)060116.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IPT.

Jagged 1 (alagille syndrome) (JAG1, Accession NP_(—)000205.1) is anotherGAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. JAG1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby JAG1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of JAG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10391, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Jagged 1 (alagillesyndrome) (JAG1, Accession NP_(—)000205.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with JAG1.

KIAA0089 (Accession NP_(—)055956.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0089 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0089,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0089 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16156, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0089 (AccessionNP_(—)055956.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0089.

KIAA0469 (Accession NP_(—)055666.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0469 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0469,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0469 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3457, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0469 (AccessionNP_(—)055666.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0469.

KIAA1045 (Accession XP_(—)048592.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1045 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1089, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1045 (AccessionXP_(—)048592.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1045.

KIAA1908 (Accession XP_(—)055834.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1908 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1908,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1908 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1908 (AccessionXP_(—)055834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1908.

KIAA1937 (Accession XP_(—)057107.3) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1937 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1937,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1937 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3380, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1937 (AccessionXP_(—)057107.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1937.

Keratin 6a (KRT6A, Accession NP_(—)005545.1) is another GAM55 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KRT6A BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKRT6A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KRT6A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Keratin 6a (KRT6A,Accession NP_(—)005545.1), a gene which is required forfilament assemblyand therefore may be associated with Pachyonychia congenita, jadassohn-lewandowsky type. Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Pachyonychia congenita,jadassohn-lewandowsky type, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KRT6A.

The function of KRT6A has been established by previous studies. Tyner etal. (1985) provided information on the structure of a type II keratingene. A recent duplication in the basic keratin gene family gave rise to2 copies of the human K6 gene. One of the copies is expressed at verylow levels and may be at a still unextinguished step on the way tobecoming a traditional pseudogene. Rosenberg et al. (1991) assigned theKRT6A gene to chromosome 12 by use of Southern blot analysis of somaticcell hybrids. By in situ hybridization of metaphase chromosomes, theydemonstrated that the KRT6A gene is located in region 12q12-q14.Pachyonychia congenita (PC) is a rare autosomal dominant disordercharacterized by multiple ectodermal abnormalities. Patients with type 1PC, the Jadassohn- Lewandowsky syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 167200), haveonchyogryposis, palmoplantar hyperkeratosis, follicular hyperkeratosis,and oral leukokeratosis. Those with the rare type 2 PC, theJackson-Lawler syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 167210) lack oral involvement.Types 1 and 2 were related to mutations in keratin-16 (KRT16; 148067)and keratin-17 (KRT17; 148069), respectively. (Both KRT16 and KRT17 aretype I keratins encoded by genes on chromosome 17.) Bowden et al. (1995)identified a mutation in a type II keratin, namely KRT6A, which isencoded by a gene on chromosome 12. The family was Slovenian andsuffered from type 1 pachyonychia (OMIM Ref. No. 167200). K6A is thedominant K6 isoform. Takahashi et al. (1995) screened human genomic andskin cDNA libraries with probes derived from the K6B gene (OMIM Ref. No.148042), and isolated clones containing the full-length gene and cDNApredicted to encode K6a. As many as 6 different human K6 proteinisoforms that are highly related at the gene structure, nucleotidesequence, and predicted amino acid sequence levels were identified.Takahashi et al. (1995) proposed an evolutionary model in which themultiplicity of human K6 genes is explained by successive geneduplication events. Again, they demonstrated that K6A is clearly thedominant K6 isoform in skin tissue samples and cultured epithelial celllines and that the various isoforms are differentially regulated withinand between epithelial tissue types. Wong et al. (2000) found thatK6-null mice have changes in the oral mucosa resembling those ofpachyonychia congenita. They speculated on why the mice lacked obviousalterations in nail morphology, the conspicuous feature in pachyonychiacongenita.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wong, P.; Colucci-Guyon, E.; Takahashi, K.; Gu, C.; Babinet, C.;Coulombe, P. A.: Introducing a null mutation in the mouse K6-alpha andK6-beta genes reveals their essential structural role in the oralmucosa. J. Cell Biol. 150: 921-928, 2000; and

Takahashi, K.; Paladini, R. D.; Coulombe, P. A.: Cloning andcharacterization of multiple human genes and cDNAs encoding highlyrelated type II keratin 6 isoforms. J. Biol. Chem. 270.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KRT6A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 148041, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KRT6E (Accession NP_(—)775109.1) is another GAM55 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KRT6E BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKRT6E, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KRT6E BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16583, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of KRT6E (AccessionNP_(—)775109.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KRT6E.

LOC120935 (Accession XP_(—)058518.3) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC120935 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC120935, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC120935 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8330, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC120935(Accession XP_(—)058518.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC120935.

LOC131873 (Accession XP_(—)067585.6) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC131873 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC131873, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC131873 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2874, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC131873(Accession XP_(—)067585.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC131873.

LOC139201 (Accession XP_(—)208439.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC139201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC139201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC139201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:716, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC139201(Accession XP_(—)208439.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC139201.

LOC144202 (Accession XP_(—)084770.5) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144202 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144202, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144202 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC144202(Accession XP_(—)084770.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144202.

LOC144486 (Accession XP_(—)096608.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144486 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144486, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144486 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC144486(Accession XP_(—)096608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144486.

LOC146429 (Accession XP_(—)096998.2) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146429 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146429, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146429 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6929, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC146429(Accession XP_(—)096998.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146429.

LOC151451 (Accession XP_(—)087208.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151451 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151451, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151451 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC151451(Accession XP_(—)087208.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151451.

LOC151534 (Accession NP_(—)612491.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151534 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151534, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151534 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC151534(Accession NP_(—)612491.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151534.

LOC152426 (Accession XP_(—)098225.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152426 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152426, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152426 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11108, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC152426(Accession XP_(—)098225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152426.

LOC154062 (Accession XP_(—)087842.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154062 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154062, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154062 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13591, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC154062(Accession XP_(—)087842.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154062.

LOC200609 (Accession XP_(—)117256.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200609 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200609, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200609 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14431, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC200609(Accession XP_(—)117256.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200609.

LOC204275 (Accession XP_(—)115290.2) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC204275 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC204275, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC204275 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5396, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC204275(Accession XP_(—)115290.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC204275.

LOC254263 (Accession XP_(—)170654.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254263 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254263, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254263 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10172, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC254263(Accession XP_(—)170654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254263.

LOC255328 (Accession XP_(—)172920.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255328 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255328, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255328 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC255328(Accession XP_(—)172920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255328.

LOC282963 (Accession XP_(—)210834.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282963 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282963, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282963 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC282963(Accession XP_(—)210834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282963.

LOC283140 (Accession XP_(—)210911.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283140 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283140, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283140 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1899, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC283140(Accession XP_(—)210911.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283140.

LOC284001 (Accession XP_(—)208958.2) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284001 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284001, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284001 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2281, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC284001(Accession XP_(—)208958.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284001.

LOC284281 (Accession XP_(—)211415.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284281 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284281, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284281 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7062, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC284281(Accession XP_(—)211415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284281.

LOC284891 (Accession XP_(—)211683.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284891 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284891, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284891 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9719, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC284891(Accession XP_(—)211683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284891.

LOC284925 (Accession XP_(—)209414.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284925 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284925, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284925 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2906, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC284925(Accession XP_(—)209414.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284925.

LOC284933 (Accession XP_(—)211695.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284933 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284933, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284933 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2110, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC284933(Accession XP_(—)211695.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284933.

LOC285174 (Accession XP_(—)211798.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285174 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285174, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285174 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17470, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC285174(Accession XP_(—)211798.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285174.

LOC285431 (Accession XP_(—)211898.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285431 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285431, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285431 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6402, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC285431(Accession XP_(—)211898.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285431.

LOC285602 (Accession XP_(—)209676.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285602 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285602, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285602 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC285602(Accession XP_(—)209676.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285602.

LOC286418 (Accession XP_(—)210471.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286418 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286418, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286418 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11434, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC286418(Accession XP_(—)210471.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286418.

LOC286527 (Accession XP_(—)212336.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286527 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286527, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286527 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8042, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC286527(Accession XP_(—)212336.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286527.

LOC348109 (Accession XP_(—)302656.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348109 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348109, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348109 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13521, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC348109(Accession XP_(—)302656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348109.

LOC348454 (Accession XP_(—)290909.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348454 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348454, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348454 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15633, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC348454(Accession XP_(—)290909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348454.

LOC348911 (Accession XP_(—)302915.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348911 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348911, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348911 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6953, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC348911(Accession XP_(—)302915.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348911.

LOC348938 (Accession XP_(—)300883.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348938 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348938, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348938 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1743, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC348938(Accession XP_(—)300883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348938.

LOC349236 (Accession XP_(—)300988.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349236 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349236, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349236 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1579, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC349236(Accession XP_(—)300988.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349236.

LOC349395 (Accession XP_(—)301067.1) is another GAM55 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5396, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC349395(Accession XP_(—)301067.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349395.

LOC90529 (Accession NP_(—)835223.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90529 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90529,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90529 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17696, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC90529 (AccessionNP_(—)835223.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90529.

LOC91661 (Accession NP_(—)612381.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91661 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91661,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91661 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19784, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of LOC91661 (AccessionNP_(—)612381.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91661.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 8 (MAP3K8, AccessionNP_(—)005195.2) is another GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP3K8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAP3K8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAP3K8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10457, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase 8 (MAP3K8, Accession NP_(—)005195.2), agene which is able to activate nf-kappa-b 1 by stimulatingproteasome-mediated p. Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MAP3K8.

The function of MAP3K8 has been established by previous studies. Bytransfecting the hamster embryonic cell line SHOK with DNA extractedfrom a human thyroid carcinoma cell line, Miyoshi et al. (1991)identified the transforming oncogene ‘cancer Osaka thyroid’ (COT).Sequence analysis revealed that COT is a serine- threonine proteinkinase. The authors compared genomic clones of COT from transformed SHOKcells and from human placenta cells and found that the COT oncogene hadundergone a rearrangement within the last coding exon, an event whichprobably occurred during the initial transfection experiment. The COTprotooncogene contains 8 exons. Aoki et al. (1993) reported that thepredicted normal COT protein has 467 amino acids. In the COToncoprotein, the C-terminal 70 amino acids of normal COT are replaced by18 novel residues. Cell fractionation and immunoprecipitation studiesdemonstrated that the COT protooncogene encodes 58 - and 52-kD proteinsthat are located in the cytosol. Both proteins have serine/threoninekinase activity. The 2 COT isoforms appear to result from the use ofalternative translation initiation sites. The 58-kD isoform had strongertransforming activity than the 52-kD protein, although this activity wasmuch weaker than that of the oncoprotein. Aoki et al. (1993) suggestedthat the N-terminal domain of COT may be necessary for cellulartransformation, whereas the C-terminal domain may negatively regulatethe transforming activity. Chan et al. (1993) isolated a Ewing sarcomacell line cDNA that transformed NIH3T3 cells. They designated the geneEST for ‘Ewing sarcoma transformant’ and identified it as COT. Since theEST cDNA encodes the normal form of the COT protein, the authorsconcluded that the COT gene can be activated as an oncogene byoverexpression as well as by gene rearrangement. Northern blot analysisrevealed that COT is expressed as a 3.2-kb mRNA in human fibroblasts andepithelial cells. Treatment of a lung fibroblast cell line with thetumor promoter okadaic acid induced COT expression

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Aoki, M.; Hamada, F.; Sugimoto, T.; Sumida, S.; Akiyama, T.; Toyoshima,K.: The human cot proto - oncogene encodes two protein serine/threoninekinases with different transforming activities by alternative initiationof translation. J. Biol. Chem. 268:22723-22732, 1993; and

Chan, A. M.-L.; Chedid, M.; McGovern, E. S.; Popescu, N. C.; Miki, T.;Aaronson, S. A.: Expression cDNA cloning of a serine kinase transforminggene. Oncogene 8:1329-1333, 1993.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MAP3K8 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603259, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MAWBP (Accession NP_(—)071412.1) is another GAM55 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAWBP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMAWBP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAWBP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14451, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of MAWBP (AccessionNP_(—)071412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAWBP.

Methyl-cpg binding domain protein 2 (MBD2, Accession NP_(—)056647.1) isanother GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MBD2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MBD2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MBD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12364, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Methyl-cpg bindingdomain protein 2 (MBD2, Accession NP_(—)056647.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MBD2.

Methyl-cpg binding domain protein 2 (MBD2, Accession NP_(—)003918.1) isanother GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MBD2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MBD2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MBD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12364, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Methyl-cpg bindingdomain protein 2 (MBD2, Accession NP_(—)003918.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MBD2.

Mutated in colorectal cancers (MCC, Accession NP_(—)002378.1) is anotherGAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCC BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MCC, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2297, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Mutated incolorectal cancers (MCC, Accession NP_(—)002378.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MCC.

Mitochondrial capsule selenoprotein (MCSP, Accession NP_(—)109588.2) isanother GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCSP BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MCSP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCSPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11169, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialcapsule selenoprotein (MCSP, Accession NP_(—)109588.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MCSP.

Mannosyl (alpha-1,3-)-glycoproteinbeta-1,4-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase, isoenzyme b (MGAT4B, AccessionNP_(—)463459.1) is another GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGAT4B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MGAT4B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGAT4B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Mannosyl(alpha-1,3-)-glycoprotein beta-1,4-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase,isoenzyme b (MGAT4B, Accession NP_(—)463459.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MGAT4B.

MGC14386 (Accession NP_(—)291022.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC14386 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14386,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14386 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18289, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of MGC14386 (AccessionNP_(—)291022.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC14386.

MGC23166 (Accession NP_(—)689948.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC23166 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC23166,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC23166 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19091, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of MGC23166 (AccessionNP_(—)689948.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC23166.

NaGLT1 (Accession NP_(—)699200.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NaGLT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NaGLT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NaGLT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14714, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of NaGLT1 (AccessionNP_(—)699200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NaGLT1.

N-acetyltransferase 8 (camello like) (NAT8, Accession NP_003951.2) isanother GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NAT8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NAT8, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NAT8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12162, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of N-acetyltransferase8 (camello like) (NAT8, Accession NP_(—)003951.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NAT8.

Nk2 transcription factor related, locus 8 (drosophila) (NKX2-8,Accession NP_(—)055175.2) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NKX2-8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NKX2-8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NKX2-8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10500, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Nk2 transcriptionfactor related, locus 8 (drosophila) (NKX2-8, Accession NP_(—)055175.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NKX2-8.

Nucleophosmin (nucleolar phosphoprotein b23, numatrin) (NPM1, AccessionNP_(—)002511.1) is another GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NPM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NPM1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NPM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5396, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Nucleophosmin(nucleolar phosphoprotein b23, numatrin) (NPM1, AccessionNP_(—)002511.1), a gene which is associated with nucleolarribonucleoprotein structures and binds single-stranded nucleic acids.Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NPM1.

The function of NPM1 has been established by previous studies.Nucleophosmin is a nucleolar phosphoprotein that is more abundant intumor cells than in normal resting cells. Stimulation of the growth ofnormal cells, e.g., mitogen activation of B lymphocytes, is accompaniedby an increase in nucleophosmin protein level. Although the function ofnucleophosmin has not been defined precisely, ample evidence suggeststhat it is involved in the assembly of ribosomal proteins intoribosomes. Electron microscopic study indicates that nucleophosmin isconcentrated in the granular region of the nucleolus, where ribosomeassembly occurs. Chan et al. (1989) reported the nucleotide sequence ofa cDNA of human nucleophosmin. The cDNA has a coding sequence equivalentto a protein of 294 amino acids. When protein levels were compared withWestern blot immunoassay, Novikoff hepatoma showed 20 times morenucleophosmin than normal, and hypertrophic rat liver showed about 5times more nucleophosmin than unstimulated normal liver.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NPM1.Cheng et al. (1999) generated transgenic mice with Plzf-Rara andNpm-Rara. Plzf-Rara transgenic animals developed chronic myeloidleukemia-like phenotypes at an early stage in life (within 3 months in 5of 6 mice), whereas 3 Npm-Rara transgenic mice showed a spectrum ofphenotypes from typical APL to chronic myeloid leukemia relatively latein life (from 12 to 15 months). In contrast to bone marrow cells fromPlzf-Rara transgenic mice, those from Npm-Rara transgenic mice could beinduced to differentiate by all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA). Cheng et al.(1999) found that in interacting with nuclear coreceptors the 2 fusionproteins had different ligand sensitivities, which may be the underlyingmolecular mechanism for differential responses to ATRA. These dataclearly established the leukemogenic role of PLZF-RARA and NPM-RARA andthe importance of fusion receptor/corepressor interactions in thepathogenesis as well as in determining different clinical phenotypes ofAPL.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NPM1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chan, W.-Y.; Liu, Q.-R.; Borjigin, J.; Busch, H.; Rennert, O. M.; Tease,L. A.; Chan, P.-K.: Characterization of the cDNA encoding humannucleophosmin and studies of its role in normal and abnormal growth.Biochemistry 28:1033-1039, 1989; and

Cheng, G.-X.; Zhu, X.-H.; Men, X.-Q.; Wang, L.; Huang, Q.-H.; Jin, X.L.; Xiong, S.-M.; Zhu, J.; Guo, W.-M.; Chen, J.-Q.; Xu, S.-F.; So, E.;Chan, L.-C.; Waxman, S.; Zelent, A.; Chen, G.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NPM1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164040, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PART1 (Accession NP_(—)057674.1) is another GAM55 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PART1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPART1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PART1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of PART1 (AccessionNP_(—)057674.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PART1.

Pbx/knotted 1 homeobox 1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2) is anotherGAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PKNOX1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PKNOX1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PKNOX1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6249, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Pbx/knotted 1homeobox 1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2), a gene which may regulategene expression and control cell differentiation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PKNOX1.

The function of PKNOX1 has been established by previous studies. As partof developing a transcript map of human chromosome 21, Chen et al.(1997) used exon trapping to identify portions of genes from chromosome21-specific cosmids. They identified a trapped exon that is identical toa region of the human expressed sequence tag (EST) L12425. Using theexon and EST as probes, they screened human fetal brain and kidney cDNAlibraries and cloned the corresponding gene, which encodes ahomeodomain-containing polypeptide of 436 amino acids. Chen et al.(1997) used the EST as a probe for Northern analysis and detectedtranscripts of 2.5 and 5 kb in every human tissue examined, includingheart, brain and brain subregions, placenta, lung, liver, muscle, andseveral fetal tissues. The gene, designated PBX/knotted-1 homeo box-1(OMIM Ref. No. PKNOX1), has a homeodomain closely related to those ofthe mammalian PBX family (such as mouse Meis1) and the plant knotted-1family (involved in plant development). Chen et al. (1997) used PCRamplification, hybridization, and genetic linkage analysis to map PKNOX1to 21q22.3 between markers D21S212 and D21S25 on YAC350F7. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, Berthelsen et al. (1998) mapped thePKNOX1 gene to human chromosome 21q22.3 and mouse chromosome 17B/C.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Berthelsen, J.; Viggiano, L.; Schulz, H.; Ferretti, E.; Consalez, G. G.;Rocchi, M.; Blasi, F.: PKNOX1, a gene encoding PREP1, a new regulator ofPbx activity, maps on human chromosome 21q22.3 and murine chromosome17B/C. Genomics 47:323-324, 1998; and

Chen, H.; Rossier, C.; Nakamura, Y.; Lynn, A.; Chakravarti, A.;Antonarakis, S. E. : Cloning of a novel homeobox-containing gene,PKNOX1, and mapping to human chromosome 21q22.3. Genomi.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PKNOX1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602100, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Proteasome (prosome, macropain) subunit, alpha type, 1(PSMA1, Accession NP_(—)683877.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSMA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PSMA1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSMA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4352, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Proteasome(prosome, macropain) subunit, alpha type, 1 (PSMA1, AccessionNP_(—)683877.1), a gene which is responsible for the degradation of mostcellular proteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PSMA1.

The function of PSMA1 has been established by previous studies.DeMartino et al. (1991) cloned the PSMA1 gene, termed ‘subunit nu’ bythem. The cDNA encoded a 263-amino acid polypeptide. The calculated andobserved molecular masses are 29.5 kD and 35 kD, respectively. Northernblot analysis revealed an 1.4-kb mRNA in human placenta and HeLa cells.Coux et al. (1996) noted that 2 proteins, HC2 (29.5 kD) and Pros30 (30.2kD), are encoded by the PSMA1 gene. Coux et al. (1996) reviewed thestructures and functions of the 20S proteasome subunits. The alphasubunits comprise the outer rings of the proteasome. Some alpha subunitscontain a functional nuclear localization signal; proteasomes are foundin both the nuclear and cytoplasmic compartments of the cell. Alphasubunits may constitute a physical barrier that limits access ofcytosolic proteins into the inner proteolytic chamber. Bey et al. (1993)mapped the PSMA1 gene to chromosome 11p15.1 by fluorescence in situhybridization

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bey, F.; Silva Pereira, I.; Coux, O.; Viegas-Pequignot, E.; RecillasTarga, F.; Nothwang, H. G.; Dutrillaux, B.; Scherrer, K.: The prosomalRNA-binding protein p27K is a member of the alpha-type human prosomalgene family. Molec. Gen. Genet. 237:193-205, 1993; and

Coux, O.; Tanaka, K.; Goldberg, A. L.: Structure and functions of the20S and 26S proteasomes. Ann. Rev. Biochem. 65:801-847, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PSMA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602854, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Phosphotriesterase related (PTER, Accession NP_(—)109589.2)is another GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTERBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PTER, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPTER BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8150, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Phosphotriesteraserelated (PTER, Accession NP_(—)109589.2), a gene which is aphosphotriesterase homology protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM55include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PTER.

The function of PTER has been established by previous studies. Microbialphosphotriesterases are a group of zinc metalloenzymes that catalyze thehydrolysis of a range of phosphotriester compounds. Davies et al. (1997)isolated rat cDNAs encoding a phosphotriesterase homolog, which theynamed rpr1. Using a rat rpr1 cDNA as a hybridization probe, Alimova-Kostet al. (1998) isolated human genomic sequences of PTER, a homolog ofphosphotriesterases. By FISH, Alimova-Kost et al. (1998) mapped thehuman PTER gene to 10p12

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Alimova-Kost, M. V.; Imreh, S.; Buchman, V. L.; Ninkina, N. N.:Assignment of phosphotriesterase-related gene (PTER) to human chromosomeband 10p12 by in situ hybridization. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 83:16-17,1998; and

Davies, J. A.; Buchman, V. L.; Krylova, O.; Ninkina, N. N.: Molecularcloning and expression pattern of rpr-1, a resiniferatoxin-binding,phosphotriesterase-related protein, expressed.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PTER arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604446, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Retinoic acid induced 15 (RAI15, Accession XP_(—)039548.2) isanother GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI15 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAI15, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAI15BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9537, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 15 (RAI15, Accession XP_(—)039548.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAI15.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)055552.1) is another GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6459, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)055552.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739579.1) is another GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6459, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739579.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739580.1) is another GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6459, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739580.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ribosomal protein l17 (RPL17, Accession NP_(—)000976.1) is another GAM55target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RPL17 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RPL17, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RPL17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14681, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Ribosomal proteinl17 (RPL17, Accession NP_(—)000976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RPL17.

SEC22L3 (Accession NP_(—)004197.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SEC22L3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SEC22L3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEC22L3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5454, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of SEC22L3 (AccessionNP_(—)004197.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SEC22L3.

Solute carrier family 25 (mitochondrial carrier; dicarboxylatetransporter), member 10 (SLC25A10, Accession NP_(—)036272.2) is anotherGAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC25A10 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SLC25A10, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC25A10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15569, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 25 (mitochondrial carrier; dicarboxylate transporter), member 10(SLC25A10, Accession NP_(—)036272.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLC25A10.

SYNE2 (Accession NP_(—)055995.2) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SYNE2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SYNE2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYNE2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19149, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of SYNE2 (AccessionNP_(—)055995.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SYNE2.

TA-PP2C (Accession NP_(—)644812.1) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TA-PP2C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TA-PP2C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TA-PP2C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2661, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of TA-PP2C (AccessionNP_(—)644812.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TA-PP2C.

Tripartite motif-containing 10 (TRIM10, Accession NP_(—)006769.1) isanother GAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM10 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM10, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TRIM10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7339, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 10 (TRIM10, Accession NP_(—)006769.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM10.

Thioredoxin reductase 2 (TXNRD2, Accession NP_(—)665690.1) is anotherGAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TXNRD2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TXNRD2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TXNRD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14503, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Thioredoxinreductase 2 (TXNRD2, Accession NP_(—)665690.1), a gene which is onemitochondrial thioredoxin reductase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM55include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TXNRD2.

The function of TXNRD2 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening placenta, heart, and fetal heart cDNA libraries with afragment of TXNRD1, or TR- alpha, as probe, Gasdaska et al. (1999)isolated a cDNA encoding TR-beta. The deduced 524-amino acid protein,which is 54% identical to TXNRD1, has a high content of positivelycharged residues in the N terminus and a conserved penultimate secresidue. Analysis of the 3-prime UTR revealed the presence of a regionwith the sequence and structure of a SECIS, although it is distinct fromthat of TXNRD1. Northern blot analysis detected ubiquitous expression ofa 2.4-kb TR-beta transcript, with highest levels in prostate, testis,liver, uterus, and small intestine; this expression pattern is distinctfrom that of TXNRD1. Western blot analysis showed expression of a 54-kDcytosolic protein. Functional analysis confirmed the activity of TR-betaas a thioredoxin reductase that can directly reduce proteins such asinsulin. By searching an EST database for sequences homologous toTXNRD1, Miranda-Vizuete et al. (1999) obtained a nearly complete cDNAencoding TR-beta, which they called TRXR2. The predicted proteincontains an N-terminal mitochondrial localization sequence (MLS),conserved FAD- and NADPH-binding domains, and a conserved active site.Fluorescence microscopy and mutation analysis demonstrated amitochondrial localization that requires the presence of the N-terminalMLS.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gasdaska, P. Y.; Berggren, M. M.; Berry, M. J.; Powis, G.: Cloning,sequencing, and functional expression of a novel human thioredoxinreductase. FEBS Lett. 442:105-111, 1999; and

Miranda-Vizuete, A.; Damdimopoulos, A. E.; Spyrou, G.: cDNA cloning,expression and chromosomal localization of the mouse mitochondrialthioredoxin reductase gene. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TXNRD2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606448, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. VEZATIN (Accession NP_(—)060069.2) is another GAM55 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VEZATIN BINDING SITE1 and VEZATINBINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by VEZATIN, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VEZATINBINDING SITE1 and VEZATIN BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18752 and SEQID:14500 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of VEZATIN (AccessionNP_(—)060069.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VEZATIN.

VMP1 (Accession NP_(—)112200.2) is another GAM55 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VMP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VMP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of VMP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8550, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of VMP1 (AccessionNP_(—)112200.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VMP1.

Zinc finger protein 41 (ZNF41, Accession NP_(—)700359.1) is anotherGAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF41 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF41, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF41 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10401, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein41 (ZNF41, Accession NP_(—)700359.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF41.

Zinc finger protein 41 (ZNF41, Accession NP_(—)009061.1) is anotherGAM55 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF41 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF41, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF41 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10401, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM55 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:387.

Another function of GAM55 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein41 (ZNF41, Accession NP_(—)009061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM55include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF41.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 56 (GAM56), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM56 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM56 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM56 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM56 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM56 gene encodes a GAM56 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM56 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM56precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:23, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:23 islocated at position 167913324 relative to chromosome 5.

GAM56 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM56 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM56 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM56 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM56 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:23, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM56folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM56 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM56 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM56 RNA is designated SEQID:315, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM56 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM56 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM56 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM56 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM56target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM56 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM56 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM56 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM56 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM56 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM56 target RNA into GAM56 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM56 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM56 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM56 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM56 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM56 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM56 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM56 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM56 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM56 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM56 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Egf-containing fibulin-like extracellular matrix protein 1 (EFEMP1,Accession NM_(—)004105.2) is a GAM56 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. EFEMP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEFEMP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EFEMP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM56 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:315.

A function of GAM56 is therefore inhibition of Egf-containingfibulin-like extracellular matrix protein 1 (EFEMP1, AccessionNM_(—)004105.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM56 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EFEMP1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 57 (GAM57), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM57 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM57 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM57 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM57 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM57 gene encodes a GAM57 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM57 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM57precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:157, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM57 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM57 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM57 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM57 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM57 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:157, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM57folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM57 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM57 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM57 RNA is designated SEQID:329, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM57 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM57 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM57 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM57 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM57target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM57 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM57 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM57 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM57 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM57 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM57 target RNA into GAM57 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM57 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM57 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM57 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM57 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM57 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM57 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM57 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM57 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM57 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM57 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

LOC253150 (Accession) is a GAM57 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LOC253150 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC253150, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC253150 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14514,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM57 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:329.

A function of GAM57 is therefore inhibition of LOC253150 (Accession ).Accordingly, utilities of GAM57 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LOC253150.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 58 (GAM58), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM58 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM58 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM58 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM58 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM58 gene encodes a GAM58 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM58 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM58precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:185, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:185is located at position 47201318 relative to chromosome 6.

GAM58 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM58 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM58 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM58 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM58 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:185, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM58folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM58 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM58 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM58 RNA is designated SEQID:306, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM58 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM58 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM58 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM58 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM58target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM58 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM58 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM58 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM58 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM58 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM58 target RNA into GAM58 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM58 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM58 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM58 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM58 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM58 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM58 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM58 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM58 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM58 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM58 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Myosin, heavy polypeptide 10, non-muscle (MYH10, Accession XM_290747.2)is a GAM58 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYH10 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MYH10, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYH10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6588, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM58 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:306.

A function of GAM58 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, heavy polypeptide10, non-muscle (MYH10, Accession XM_(—)290747.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM58 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MYH10.

Nuclear factor of activated t-cells 5, tonicity-responsive (NFAT5,Accession NM_(—)138714.2) is another GAM58 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NFAT5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by NFAT5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NFAT5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12511, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM58 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:306.

Another function of GAM58 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear factor ofactivated t-cells 5, tonicity-responsive (NFAT5, AccessionNM_(—)138714.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM58 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NFAT5.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 59 (GAM59), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM59 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM59 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM59 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM59 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM59 gene encodes a GAM59 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM59 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM59precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:30, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM59 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM59 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM59 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM59 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM59 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:30, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM59folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM59 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM59 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM59 RNA is designated SEQID:377, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM59 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM59 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM59 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM59 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM59target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM59 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM59 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM59 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM59 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM59 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM59 target RNA into GAM59 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM59 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM59 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM59 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM59 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM59 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM59 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM59 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM59 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM59 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM59 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Artemin (ARTN, Accession NM_(—)057091.1) is a GAM59 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARTN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byARTN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARTN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13442, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM59 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:377.

A function of GAM59 is therefore inhibition of Artemin (ARTN, AccessionNM_(—)057091.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM59 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARTN.

Centaurin, alpha 1 (CENTA1, Accession NM_(—)006869.1) is another GAM59target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CENTA1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CENTA1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CENTA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7819, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM59 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:377.

Another function of GAM59 is therefore inhibition of Centaurin, alpha 1(CENTA1, Accession NM_(—)006869.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM59include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CENTA1.

HYPH (Accession) is another GAM59 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HYPH BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HYPH, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HYPH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11217, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM59 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:377.

Another function of GAM59 is therefore inhibition of HYPH (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM59 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HYPH.

Potassium channel, subfamily t, member 1 (KCNT1, AccessionXM_(—)029962.2) is another GAM59 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNT1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13367, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM59 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:377.

Another function of GAM59 is therefore inhibition of Potassium channel,subfamily t, member 1 (KCNT1, Accession XM_(—)029962.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM59 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNT1.

KIAA1130 (Accession XM_(—)031104.5) is another GAM59 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1130 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1130,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1130 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19640, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM59 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:377.

Another function of GAM59 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1130 (AccessionXM_(—)031104.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM59 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1130.

LOC148479 (Accession) is another GAM59 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC148479 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC148479, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC148479 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16524, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM59 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:377.

Another function of GAM59 is therefore inhibition of LOC148479(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM59 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC148479.

LOC220932 (Accession) is another GAM59 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC220932 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC220932, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC220932 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18057, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM59 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:377.

Another function of GAM59 is therefore inhibition of LOC220932(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM59 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC220932.

LOC221583 (Accession) is another GAM59 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC221583 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC221583, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC221583 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12315, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM59 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:377.

Another function of GAM59 is therefore inhibition of LOC221583(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM59 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC221583.

MGC29643 (Accession NM_(—)144586.1) is another GAM59 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC29643 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29643,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29643 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10131, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM59 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:377.

Another function of GAM59 is therefore inhibition of MGC29643 (AccessionNM_(—)144586.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM59 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC29643.

Paired-like homeodomain transcription factor 1 (PITX1, AccessionNM_(—)002653.3) is another GAM59 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PITX1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PITX1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PITX1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20144, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM59 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:377.

Another function of GAM59 is therefore inhibition of Paired-likehomeodomain transcription factor 1 (PITX1, Accession NM_(—)002653.3), agene which may regulate gene expression and control celldifferentiation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM59 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PITX1.

The function of PITX1 has been established by previous studies. Pitx1and Tbx4 (OMIM Ref. No. 601719) encode transcription factors that areexpressed throughout the developing hindlimb, but not in forelimb buds.Logan and Tabin (1999) injected a retroviral vector carrying Pitx1 intothe wing field of chicken embryos. Misexpression of Pitx1 in the chickwing bud induced distal expression of Tbx4, as well as HoxC10 andHoxC11, which are normally restricted to hindlimb expression domains.Wing buds in which Pitx1 was misexpressed developed into limbs with somemorphologic characteristics of hindlimbs: the flexure was altered tothat normally observed in legs, the digits were more toe-like in therelative size and shape, and the muscle pattern was transformed to thatof a leg. Expression of Tbx5 (OMIM Ref. No. 601620), normally expressedonly in the forelimb, was not altered by Pitx1 misexpression. Szeto etal. (1999) found that Pitx1-deleted mice exhibited strikingabnormalities in morphogenesis and growth of the hindlimb, resulting ina limb that exhibited structural changes in tibia and fibula as well aspatterning alterations in patella and proximal tarsus, causing thehindlimb to more closely resemble the corresponding forelimb structures.Deletion of the Pitx1 gene resulted in decreased distal expression ofthe hindlimb-specific marker Tbx4. Pitx1-deleted mice also exhibitedreciprocal abnormalities of 2 ventral and 1 dorsal anterior pituitarycell types, presumably on the basis of its synergistic functions withother transcription factors, and defects in the derivatives in the firstbranchial arch, including cleft palate, suggesting a proliferativedefect in these organs analogous to that observed in the hindlimb.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Skelly, R. H.; Korbonits, M.; Grossman, A.; Besser, G. M.; Monson, J.P.; Geddes, J. F.; Burrin, J. M.: Expression of the pituitarytranscription factor Ptx-1, but not that of the trans-activating factorProp-1, is reduced in human corticotroph adenomas and is associated withdecreased alpha-subunit secretion. J. Clin. Endocr. Metab. 85:2537-2542,2000; and

Szeto, D. P.; Rodriguez-Esteban, C.; Ryan, A. K.; O'Connell, S. M.; Liu,F.; Kioussi, C.; Gleiberman, A. S.; Izpisua-Belmonte, J. C.; Rosenfeld,M. G.: Role of the Bicoid-related home.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PITX1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602149, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. T-box 6 (TBX6, Accession NM_(—)004608.2) is another GAM59target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TBX6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TBX6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19956, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM59 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:377.

Another function of GAM59 is therefore inhibition of T-box 6 (TBX6,Accession NM_(—)004608.2), a gene which is a probable transcriptionalregulator involved in developmental processes. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM59 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TBX6.

The function of TBX6 has been established by previous studies. Somites,the segmented mesodermal units of the vertebrate embry, are theprecursors of adult skeletal muscle, bone, and cartilage. Duringembryogenesis, somite progenitor cells ingress through the primitivestreak, move laterally to a paraxial position (alongside the body axis),and segment into epithelial somites. Chapman et al. (1996) described amouse T-box gene, Tbx6, which codes for a putative DNA-binding protein.The embryonic pattern of expression of Tbx6 in somite precursor cellssuggested that this gene may be involved in the specification ofparaxial mesoderm. Chapman and Papaioannou (1998) created a mutation inTbx6 that profoundly affected the differentiation of paraxial mesoderm.Irregular somites formed in the neck region of mutant embryos, whereasmore posterior paraxial tissue did not form somites but insteaddifferentiated along a neural pathway, forming neural-tube-likestructures that flanked the axial neural tube. These paraxial tubesshowed dorsal/ventral patterning that is characteristic of the neuraltube and had differentiated motor neurons. These results indicated thatTbx6 is needed for cells to choose between a mesodermal and a neuronaldifferentiation pathway during gastrulation; Tbx6 is essential for thespecification of posterior paraxial mesoderm, and in its absence cellsdestined to form posterior somites differentiate along a neuronalpathway. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Papapetrou et al. (1999)mapped the human TBX6 gene to 16p11.2. This region of chromosome 16shows homology of synteny with mouse chromosome 7, cM position 61, thelocalization reported for the mouse Tbx6 gene (Chapman et al., 1996).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chapman, D. L.; Agulnik, I.; Hancock, S.; Silver, L. M.; Papaioannou, V.E.: Tbx6, a mouse T-box gene implicated in paraxial mesoderm formationat gastrulation. Dev. Biol. 180:534-542, 1996; and

Papapetrou, C.; Putt, W.; Fox, M.; Edwards, Y. H.: The human TBX6 gene:cloning and assignment to chromosome 16p11.2. Genomics 55:238-241, 1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TBX6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602427, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Yes-associated protein 1, 65 kda (YAP1, AccessionNM_(—)006106.2) is another GAM59 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. YAP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by YAP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of YAP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7221, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM59 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:377.

Another function of GAM59 is therefore inhibition of Yes-associatedprotein 1, 65 kda (YAP1, Accession NM_(—)006106.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM59 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with YAP1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 60 (GAM60), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM60 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM60 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM60 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM60 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM60 gene encodes a GAM60 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM60 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM60precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:80, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM60 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM60 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM60 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM60 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM60 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:80, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM60folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM60 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM60 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM60 RNA is designated SEQID:381, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM60 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM60 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM60 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM60 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM60target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM60 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM60 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM60 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM60 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM60 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM60 target RNA into GAM60 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM60 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM60 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM60 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM60 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM60 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM60 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM60 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM60 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM60 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM60 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Adaptor-related protein complex 1, gamma 2 subunit (AP1G2, AccessionNM_(—)080545.1) is a GAM60 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.AP1G2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AP1G2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of AP1G2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8669,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM60 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:381.

A function of GAM60 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-related proteincomplex 1, gamma 2 subunit (AP1G2, Accession NM_080545.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM60 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1G2.

Brca1 associated ring domain 1 (BARD1, Accession NM_(—)000465.1) isanother GAM60 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BARD1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by BARD1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BARD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16824, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM60 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:381.

Another function of GAM60 is therefore inhibition of Brca1 associatedring domain 1 (BARD1, Accession NM_(—)000465.1), a gene which involvesin mediating tumour suppression by BRCA1 and therefore may be associatedwith Primary breast, ovarian and uterine cancers. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM60 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Primary breast,ovarian and uterine cancers, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BARD1.

The function of BARD1 has been established by previous studies. Kleimanand Manley (1999) demonstrated that the 50-kD subunit of cleavagestimulation factor (CSTF1; 600369) interacts in vitro and in intactcells with BARD1. The BARD1-CSTF1 interaction inhibited polyadenylationin vitro. BARD1, like CSTF1, interacts with RNA polymerase-2. BARD1,BRCA1, and CSTF1 were shown to associate in vivo. Kleiman and Manley(1999) demonstrated that BARD1 inhibits pre-mRNA 3-prime cleavage invitro and that the same region of BARD1 required for binding of CSTF1 isnecessary for inhibiting 3-prime pre-mRNA cleavage. Kleiman and Manley(1999) concluded that their results suggested a model in which BARD1, aspart of the RNA polymerase-2 holoenzyme, senses sites of DNA damage andrepair, and the inhibitory interaction with CSTF1 ensures that nascentRNAs are not erroneously polyadenylated at such sites. Irminger-Fingeret al. (2001) suggested that BARD1 is a mediator of apoptosis because(1) cell death in vivo (ischemic stroke) and in vitro was accompanied byincreased levels of BARD1 protein and mRNA; (2) overexpression of BARD1induced cell death with all features of apoptosis; and (3)BARD1-repressed cells were defective for the apoptotic response togenotoxic stress. The proapoptotic activity of BARD1 involved binding toand elevation of p53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170). BRCA1 was not required forinduction of apoptosis by BARD1 but partially counteracted it. Atumor-associated mutation of BARD1 (glu564 to his) was defective inapoptosis induction, suggesting a role for BARD1 in tumor suppression bymediating the signaling from proapoptotic stress toward induction ofapoptosis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kleiman, F. E.; Manley, J. L.: Functional interaction ofBRCA1-associated BARD1 with polyadenylation factor CstF-50. Science285:1576-1579, 1999; and

Irminger-Finger, I.; Leung, W.-C.; Li, J.; Dubois-Dauphin, M.; Harb, J.;Feki, A.; Jefford, C. E.; Soriano, J. V.; Jaconi, M.; Montesano, R.;Krause, K.-H.: Identification of BARD1 as.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BARD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601593, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. HGC6.2 (Accession NM_(—)014356.1) is another GAM60 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HGC6.2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHGC6.2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HGC6.2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19650, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM60 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:381.

Another function of GAM60 is therefore inhibition of HGC6.2 (AccessionNM_(—)014356.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM60 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HGC6.2.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 61 (GAM61), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM61 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM61 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM61 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM61 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM61 gene encodes a GAM61 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM61 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM61precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:63, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM61 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM61 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM61 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM61 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM61 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:63, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM61folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM61 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM61 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM61 RNA is designated SEQID:293, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM61 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM61 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM61 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM61 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM61target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM61 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM61 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM61 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM61 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM61 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM61 target RNA into GAM61 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM61 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM61 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM61 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM61 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM61 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM61 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM61 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM61 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM61 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM61 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Dihydropyrimidinase-like 4 (DPYSL4, Accession NM_(—)006426.1) is a GAM61target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DPYSL4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby DPYSL4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DPYSL4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM61 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:293.

A function of GAM61 is therefore inhibition of Dihydropyrimidinase-like4 (DPYSL4, Accession NM_(—)006426.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM61include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DPYSL4.

LOC197285 (Accession) is another GAM61 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC197285 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC197285, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC197285 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:7360, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM61 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:293.

Another function of GAM61 is therefore inhibition of LOC197285(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM61 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC197285.

LOC257458 (Accession) is another GAM61 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC257458 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC257458, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC257458 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15784, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM61 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:293.

Another function of GAM61 is therefore inhibition of LOC257458(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM61 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC257458.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 62 (GAM62), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM62 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM62 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM62 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM62 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM62 gene encodes a GAM62 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM62 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM62precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:194, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM62 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM62 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM62 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM62 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM62 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:194, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM62folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM62 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM62 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM62 RNA is designated SEQID:220, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM62 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM62 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM62 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM62 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM62target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM62 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM62 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM62 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM62 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM62 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM62 target RNA into GAM62 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM62 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM62 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM62 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM62 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM62 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM62 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM62 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM62 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM62 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM62 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

GBL (Accession NM_(—)022372.2) is a GAM62 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. GBL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GBL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GBL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11551, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM62 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:220.

A function of GAM62 is therefore inhibition of GBL (AccessionNM_022372.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM62 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GBL.

LOC144395 (Accession XM_(—)084850.1) is another GAM62 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4572, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM62 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:220.

Another function of GAM62 is therefore inhibition of LOC144395(Accession XM_(—)084850.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM62 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144395.

Zinc finger protein 141 (clone phz-44) (ZNF141, AccessionNM_(—)003441.1) is another GAM62 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZNF141 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF141, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZNF141 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15865, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM62 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:220.

Another function of GAM62 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein141 (clone phz-44) (ZNF141, Accession NM_(—)003441.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM62 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF141.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 63 (GAM63), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM63 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM63 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM63 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM63 gene encodes a GAM63 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM63 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:155, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:155is located at position 2 relative to chromosome 3.

GAM63 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM63 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM63 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM63 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM63 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:155, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM63folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM63 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA is designated SEQID:348, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM63 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM63 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM63target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM63 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM63 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM63 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM63 target RNA into GAM63 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM63 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM63 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM63 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM63 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM63 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM63 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM63 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM63 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

ABCA13 (Accession NP_(—)689914.2) is a GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCA13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ABCA13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCA13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16335, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

A function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of ABCA13 (AccessionNP_(—)689914.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABCA13.

V-abl abelson murine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 1 (ABL1, AccessionNP_(—)005148.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ABL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of V-abl abelsonmurine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 1 (ABL1, AccessionNP_(—)005148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABL1.

V-abl abelson murine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 1 (ABL1, AccessionNP_(—)009297.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ABL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of V-abl abelsonmurine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 1 (ABL1, AccessionNP_(—)009297.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABL1.

Acid phosphatase 1, soluble (ACP1, Accession NP_(—)009030.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ACP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ACP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6377, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Acid phosphatase 1,soluble (ACP1, Accession NP_(—)009030.1), a gene which as demonstratedin starch-gel electrophoresis. and therefore may be associated with Acidphosphatase 1, soluble, a/b polymorphism of. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Acid phosphatase 1,soluble, a/b polymorphism of, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ACP1.

The function of ACP1 has been established by previous studies. Hopkinsonet al. (1963) described a new human polymorphism involving erythrocyteacid phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.2) as demonstrated in starch-gelelectrophoresis. Three alleles, P(a), P(b) and P(c), are thought to beinvolved, their frequency being estimated to be 0.35, 0.60 and 0.05,respectively. Another rare allele, P(r), was described by Giblett andScott (1965). Mohrenweiser and Novotny (1982) described a low activityvariant of ACP1 that is frequent (gene frequency of 0.132) in GuaymiIndians of Central America. Data on gene frequencies of allelic variantswere tabulated by Roychoudhury and Nei (1988). Red cells of persons withthe GUA-1 phenotype had increased basal levels of the flavoenzymeglutathione reductase and a larger fraction of the glutathione reductaseprotein in the form of the holoenzyme, indicating increased levels offlavin adenine dinucleotide in the red cells of these persons. Thefinding was consistent with the suggestion that ACP1 has a physiologicfunction as a flavin mononucleotide phosphatase. This function couldregulate the intracellular concentrations of flavin coenzymes and,ultimately, of flavoenzymes, and could be the mechanism for theassociation between ACP1 type and certain disease states. Sensabaugh andGolden (1978) showed that ACP1 is inhibited by folic acid and variousfolates, and that the inhibition is phenotype dependent: ACP1(C) morethan ACP1(A) more than ACP1(B). This explains elevation of ACP levels inred cells of patients with megaloblastic anemia and also variation inincidence and severity of favism in G6PD-deficient persons. Swallow etal. (1973) showed that ‘red cell’ acid phosphatase is not limited toerythrocytes but can be demonstrated in other tissues, includingcultured fibroblasts and lymphoblastoid cells where there is nopossibility of contamination by blood. Dissing et al. (1991) concludedthat 2 electrophoretically distinct isozymes, f and s, which areproduced in allele-specific ratios and are associated with each of the 3major alleles, are generated by alternative splicing of the primary RNAtranscript. 2. Junien et al. (1979) assigned the ACP1 locus to 2p25.Larson et al. (1982) studied 4 patients who had inherited an unbalancedform of a familial reciprocal translocation, t(2;10)(p24;q26), givingthem partial duplication of 2p. Increased levels of acid phosphataseindicated that ACP1 is located in the 2p24-2pter region and that MDH isnot. The previous inconsistency of the SRO (smallest region of overlap)is now resolved; ACP1 is at 2p25. Wo et al. (1992) cloned genes encoding2 low molecular weight phosphotyrosyl protein phosphatases from a humanplacenta cDNA library. They were found to have identical nucleotidesequences, with the exception of a 108-bp segment in the middle of theopen reading frame. From further studies they concluded that the 2represent the fast and slow electrophoretic forms of red cell acidphosphatase and that this enzyme is not unique to the red cell butinstead is expressed in all human tissues. They examined a humanchromosome 2-specific library and demonstrated that the sequences theywere studying are located on chromosome 2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dissing, J.; Johnsen, A. H.; Sensabaugh, G. F.: Human red cell acidphosphatase (ACP1): the amino acid sequence of the two isozymes Bf andBs encoded by the ACP1*B allele. J. Biol. Chem. 266:20619-20625, 1991;and

Wo, Y.-Y. P.; McCormack, A. L.; Shabanowitz, J.; Hunt, D. F.; Davis, J.P.; Mitchell, G. L.; Van Etten, R. L.: Sequencing, cloning, andexpression of human red cell-type acid phosphata.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ACP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 171500, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Acid phosphatase 1, soluble (ACP1, Accession NP_(—)004291.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ACP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ACP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6377, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Acid phosphatase 1,soluble (ACP1, Accession NP_(—)004291.1), a gene which as demonstratedin starch-gel electrophoresis. and therefore may be associated with Acidphosphatase 1, soluble, a/b polymorphism of. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Acid phosphatase 1,soluble, a/b polymorphism of, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ACP1.

The function of ACP1 has been established by previous studies. Hopkinsonet al. (1963) described a new human polymorphism involving erythrocyteacid phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.2) as demonstrated in starch-gelelectrophoresis. Three alleles, P(a), P(b) and P(c), are thought to beinvolved, their frequency being estimated to be 0.35, 0.60 and 0.05,respectively. Another rare allele, P(r), was described by Giblett andScott (1965). Mohrenweiser and Novotny (1982) described a low activityvariant of ACP1 that is frequent (gene frequency of 0.132) in GuaymiIndians of Central America. Data on gene frequencies of allelic variantswere tabulated by Roychoudhury and Nei (1988). Red cells of persons withthe GUA-1 phenotype had increased basal levels of the flavoenzymeglutathione reductase and a larger fraction of the glutathione reductaseprotein in the form of the holoenzyme, indicating increased levels offlavin adenine dinucleotide in the red cells of these persons. Thefinding was consistent with the suggestion that ACP1 has a physiologicfunction as a flavin mononucleotide phosphatase. This function couldregulate the intracellular concentrations of flavin coenzymes and,ultimately, of flavoenzymes, and could be the mechanism for theassociation between ACP1 type and certain disease states. Sensabaugh andGolden (1978) showed that ACP1 is inhibited by folic acid and variousfolates, and that the inhibition is phenotype dependent: ACP1(C) morethan ACP1(A) more than ACP1(B). This explains elevation of ACP levels inred cells of patients with megaloblastic anemia and also variation inincidence and severity of favism in G6PD-deficient persons. Swallow etal. (1973) showed that ‘red cell’ acid phosphatase is not limited toerythrocytes but can be demonstrated in other tissues, includingcultured fibroblasts and lymphoblastoid cells where there is nopossibility of contamination by blood. Dissing et al. (1991) concludedthat 2 electrophoretically distinct isozymes, f and s, which areproduced in allele-specific ratios and are associated with each of the 3major alleles, are generated by alternative splicing of the primary RNAtranscript. 2. Junien et al. (1979) assigned the ACP1 locus to 2p25.Larson et al. (1982) studied 4 patients who had inherited an unbalancedform of a familial reciprocal translocation, t(2;10)(p24;q26), givingthem partial duplication of 2p. Increased levels of acid phosphataseindicated that ACP1 is located in the 2p24-2pter region and that MDH isnot. The previous inconsistency of the SRO (smallest region of overlap)is now resolved; ACP1 is at 2p25. Wo et al. (1992) cloned genes encoding2 low molecular weight phosphotyrosyl protein phosphatases from a humanplacenta cDNA library. They were found to have identical nucleotidesequences, with the exception of a 108-bp segment in the middle of theopen reading frame. From further studies they concluded that the 2represent the fast and slow electrophoretic forms of red cell acidphosphatase and that this enzyme is not unique to the red cell butinstead is expressed in all human tissues. They examined a humanchromosome 2-specific library and demonstrated that the sequences theywere studying are located on chromosome 2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dissing, J.; Johnsen, A. H.; Sensabaugh, G. F.: Human red cell acidphosphatase (ACP1): the amino acid sequence of the two isozymes Bf andBs encoded by the ACP1*B allele. J. Biol. Chem. 266:20619-20625, 1991;and

Wo, Y.-Y. P.; McCormack, A. L.; Shabanowitz, J.; Hunt, D. F.; Davis, J.P.; Mitchell, G. L.; Van Etten, R. L.: Sequencing, cloning, andexpression of human red cell-type acid phosphata.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ACP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 171500, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Acid phosphatase 1, soluble (ACP1, Accession NP_(—)808222.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ACP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ACP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6377, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Acid phosphatase 1,soluble (ACP1, Accession NP_(—)808222.1), a gene which as demonstratedin starch-gel electrophoresis. and therefore may be associated with Acidphosphatase 1, soluble, a/b polymorphism of. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Acid phosphatase 1,soluble, a/b polymorphism of, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ACP1.

The function of ACP1 has been established by previous studies. Hopkinsonet al. (1963) described a new human polymorphism involving erythrocyteacid phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.2) as demonstrated in starch-gelelectrophoresis. Three alleles, P(a), P(b) and P(c), are thought to beinvolved, their frequency being estimated to be 0.35, 0.60 and 0.05,respectively. Another rare allele, P(r), was described by Giblett andScott (1965). Mohrenweiser and Novotny (1982) described a low activityvariant of ACP1 that is frequent (gene frequency of 0.132) in GuaymiIndians of Central America. Data on gene frequencies of allelic variantswere tabulated by Roychoudhury and Nei (1988). Red cells of persons withthe GUA-1 phenotype had increased basal levels of the flavoenzymeglutathione reductase and a larger fraction of the glutathione reductaseprotein in the form of the holoenzyme, indicating increased levels offlavin adenine dinucleotide in the red cells of these persons. Thefinding was consistent with the suggestion that ACP1 has a physiologicfunction as a flavin mononucleotide phosphatase. This function couldregulate the intracellular concentrations of flavin coenzymes and,ultimately, of flavoenzymes, and could be the mechanism for theassociation between ACP1 type and certain disease states. Sensabaugh andGolden (1978) showed that ACP1 is inhibited by folic acid and variousfolates, and that the inhibition is phenotype dependent: ACP1(C) morethan ACP1(A) more than ACP1(B). This explains elevation of ACP levels inred cells of patients with megaloblastic anemia and also variation inincidence and severity of favism in G6PD-deficient persons. Swallow etal. (1973) showed that ‘red cell’ acid phosphatase is not limited toerythrocytes but can be demonstrated in other tissues, includingcultured fibroblasts and lymphoblastoid cells where there is nopossibility of contamination by blood. Dissing et al. (1991) concludedthat 2 electrophoretically distinct isozymes, f and s, which areproduced in allele-specific ratios and are associated with each of the 3major alleles, are generated by alternative splicing of the primary RNAtranscript. 2. Junien et al. (1979) assigned the ACP1 locus to 2p25.Larson et al. (1982) studied 4 patients who had inherited an unbalancedform of a familial reciprocal translocation, t(2;10)(p24;q26), givingthem partial duplication of 2p. Increased levels of acid phosphataseindicated that ACP1 is located in the 2p24-2pter region and that MDH isnot. The previous inconsistency of the SRO (smallest region of overlap)is now resolved; ACP1 is at 2p25. Wo et al. (1992) cloned genes encoding2 low molecular weight phosphotyrosyl protein phosphatases from a humanplacenta cDNA library. They were found to have identical nucleotidesequences, with the exception of a 108-bp segment in the middle of theopen reading frame. From further studies they concluded that the 2represent the fast and slow electrophoretic forms of red cell acidphosphatase and that this enzyme is not unique to the red cell butinstead is expressed in all human tissues. They examined a humanchromosome 2-specific library and demonstrated that the sequences theywere studying are located on chromosome 2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dissing, J.; Johnsen, A. H.; Sensabaugh, G. F.: Human red cell acidphosphatase (ACP1): the amino acid sequence of the two isozymes Bf andBs encoded by the ACP1*B allele. J. Biol. Chem. 266:20619-20625, 1991;and

Wo, Y.-Y. P.; McCormack, A. L.; Shabanowitz, J.; Hunt, D. F.; Davis, J.P.; Mitchell, G. L.; Van Etten, R. L.: Sequencing, cloning, andexpression of human red cell-type acid phosphata.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ACP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 171500, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. AD031 (Accession NP_(—)114410.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AD031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAD031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AD031 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7594, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of AD031 (AccessionNP_(—)114410.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AD031.

A disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain 10 (ADAM10, AccessionNP_(—)001101.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ADAM10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADAM10, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ADAM10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10402, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin andmetalloproteinase domain 10 (ADAM10, Accession NP_(—)001101.1), a genewhich Member of ADAM family of zinc metalloproteases. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAM10.

The function of ADAM10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. A disintegrin andmetalloproteinase domain 33 (ADAM33, Accession NP_(—)079496.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAM33 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ADAM33, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ADAM33 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15499, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin andmetalloproteinase domain 33 (ADAM33, Accession NP_(—)079496.1), a genewhich may be involved in cell-surface proteolysis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAM33.

The function of ADAM33 has been established by previous studies. ADAM33is a member of the ‘a disintegrin and metalloprotease domain’ family ofproteins. It is implicated in asthma and bronchial hyperresponsiveness(OMIM Ref. No. 600807). Yoshinaka et al. (2002) isolated mouse and humancDNAs encoding ADAM33. The 813-amino acid human protein shares 70%identity with the mouse protein. ADAM33 has a domain organizationidentical to that of previously reported members of the ADAM family, andcontains the typical zinc-binding consensus sequence in themetalloprotease domain and a pattern of cysteine localization in theEGF-like domain that is typical of an EGF-like motif. The human proteinshows 44% identity with Xenopus ADAM13, 40% with human ADAM19 (OMIM Ref.No. 603640), and 39% with human ADAM12 (OMIM Ref. No. 602714). Yoshinakaet al. (2002) mapped the human ADAM33 gene to chromosome 20p13. VanEerdewegh et al. (2002) performed a genomewide scan of 460 Caucasianfamilies and identified a locus on chromosome 20p13 that was linked toasthma (OMIM Ref. No. 600807) with a lod score of 2.94 and to bronchialhyperresponsiveness with a lod score of 3.93. A survey of 135polymorphisms in 23 genes identified the ADAM33 gene as beingsignificantly associated with asthma using case control, transmissiondisequilibrium, and haplotype analyses (P =0.04-0.000003).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Yoshinaka, T.; Nishii, K.; Yamada, K.; Sawada, H.; Nishiwaki, E.; Smith,K.; Yoshino, K.; Ishiguro, H.; Higashiyama, S.: Identification andcharacterization of novel mouse and human ADAM33s with potentialmetalloprotease activity. Gene 282:227-236, 2002; and

Van Eerdewegh, P.; Little, R. D.; Dupuis, J.; Del Mastro, R. G.; Falls,K.; Simon, J.; Torrey, D.; Pandit, S.; McKenny, J.; Braunschweiger, K.;Walsh, A.; Liu, Z.; and 26 others: Assoc.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADAM33 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607114, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. A disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain 33 (ADAM33,Accession NP_(—)694882.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ADAM33 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ADAM33, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADAM33BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15499, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin andmetalloproteinase domain 33 (ADAM33, Accession NP_(—)694882.1), a genewhich may be involved in cell-surface proteolysis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAM33.

The function of ADAM33 has been established by previous studies. ADAM33is a member of the ‘a disintegrin and metalloprotease domain’ family ofproteins. It is implicated in asthma and bronchial hyperresponsiveness(OMIM Ref. No. 600807). Yoshinaka et al. (2002) isolated mouse and humancDNAs encoding ADAM33. The 813-amino acid human protein shares 70%identity with the mouse protein. ADAM33 has a domain organizationidentical to that of previously reported members of the ADAM family, andcontains the typical zinc-binding consensus sequence in themetalloprotease domain and a pattern of cysteine localization in theEGF-like domain that is typical of an EGF-like motif. The human proteinshows 44% identity with Xenopus ADAM13, 40% with human ADAM19 (OMIM Ref.No. 603640), and 39% with human ADAM12 (OMIM Ref. No. 602714). Yoshinakaet al. (2002) mapped the human ADAM33 gene to chromosome 20p13. VanEerdewegh et al. (2002) performed a genomewide scan of 460 Caucasianfamilies and identified a locus on chromosome 20p13 that was linked toasthma (OMIM Ref. No. 600807) with a lod score of 2.94 and to bronchialhyperresponsiveness with a lod score of 3.93. A survey of 135polymorphisms in 23 genes identified the ADAM33 gene as beingsignificantly associated with asthma using case control, transmissiondisequilibrium, and haplotype analyses (P =0.04-0.000003).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Yoshinaka, T.; Nishii, K.; Yamada, K.; Sawada, H.; Nishiwaki, E.; Smith,K.; Yoshino, K.; Ishiguro, H.; Higashiyama, S.: Identification andcharacterization of novel mouse and human ADAM33s with potentialmetalloprotease activity. Gene 282:227-236, 2002; and

Van Eerdewegh, P.; Little, R. D.; Dupuis, J.; Del Mastro, R. G.; Falls,K.; Simon, J.; Torrey, D.; Pandit, S.; McKenny, J.; Braunschweiger, K.;Walsh, A.; Liu, Z.; and 26 others: Assoc.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADAM33 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607114, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate o-acyltransferase 1(lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase, alpha) (AGPAT1, AccessionNP_(—)006402.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AGPAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AGPAT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AGPAT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3844, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate o-acyltransferase 1 (lysophosphatidic acidacyltransferase, alpha) (AGPAT1, Accession NP_(—)006402.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AGPAT1.

1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate o-acyltransferase 1 (lysophosphatidic acidacyltransferase, alpha) (AGPAT1, Accession NP_(—)116130.2) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AGPAT1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AGPAT1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AGPAT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3844, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate o-acyltransferase 1 (lysophosphatidic acidacyltransferase, alpha) (AGPAT1, Accession NP_(—)116130.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AGPAT1.

AIP1 (Accession NP_(—)036433.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AIP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AIP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1560, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of AIP1 (AccessionNP_(—)036433.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AIP1.

Aldehyde dehydrogenase 9 family, member a1 (ALDH9A1, AccessionNP_(—)000687.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALDH9A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALDH9A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ALDH9A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19851,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 9 family, member a1 (ALDH9A1, Accession NP_(—)000687.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH9A1.

Alkb, alkylation repair homolog (e. coli) (ALKBH, AccessionNP_(—)006011.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALKBH BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALKBH, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ALKBH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14952, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Alkb, alkylationrepair homolog (e. coli) (ALKBH, Accession NP_(—)006011.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ALKBH.

Arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase, 12r type (ALOX12B, AccessionNP_(—)001130.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALOX12B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALOX12B, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ALOX12B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14007,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Arachidonate12-lipoxygenase, 12r type (ALOX12B, Accession NP_(—)001130.1), a genewhich converts arachidonic acid to 12r-hydroperoxyeicosatetraenoic acid(12r-hpete). and therefore is associated with Ichthyosiformerythroderma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Ichthyosiform erythroderma, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ALOX12B.

The function of ALOX12B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Amyotrophic lateralsclerosis 2 (juvenile) chromosome region, candidate 2 (ALS2CR2,Accession NP_(—)061041.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ALS2CR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALS2CR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALS2CR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:968, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Amyotrophic lateralsclerosis 2 (juvenile) chromosome region, candidate 2 (ALS2CR2,Accession NP_(—)061041.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ALS2CR2.

Autocrine motility factor receptor (AMFR, Accession NP_(—)001135.3) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AMFR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AMFR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AMFR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1001, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Autocrine motilityfactor receptor (AMFR, Accession NP_(—)001135.3), a gene which acts tostimulate migration of fibrosarcoma cells and therefore may beassociated with Tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumors, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with AMFR.

The function of AMFR has been established by previous studies. Autocrinemotility factor (AMF; 172400) is a protein secreted by tumor cells thatstimulates tumor motility. Its receptor is a 78-kD glycoprotein (gp78).Watanabe et al. (1991) cloned the AMFR cDNA. The gene encodes a323-amino acid polypeptide that has a single transmembrane domain andseveral putative glycosylation sites. The protein sequence has somehomology to human tumor protein p53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170). Hirono etal. (1996) used immunohistochemistry to examine the expression of AMFRin gastric cancer specimens. The level of expression was associated withthe pathologic stage and grade of tumor penetration. Positive AMFRexpression was significantly associated with poor prognosis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hirono, Y.; Fushida, S.; Yonemura, Y.; Yamamoto, H.; Watanabe, H.; Raz,A.: Expression of autocrine motility factor receptor correlates withdisease progression in human gastric cancer. Brit. J. Cancer74:2003-2007, 1996; and

Watanabe, H.; Carmi, P.; Hogan, V.; Raz, T.; Silletti, S.; Nabi, I. R.;Raz, A.: Purification of human tumor cell autocrine motility factor andmolecular cloning of its receptor. J. Bio.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AMFR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603243, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Autocrine motility factor receptor (AMFR, AccessionNP_(—)620408.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AMFR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AMFR,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AMFR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1001, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Autocrine motilityfactor receptor (AMFR, Accession NP_(—)620408.1), a gene which acts tostimulate migration of fibrosarcoma cells and therefore may beassociated with Tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumors, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with AMFR.

The function of AMFR has been established by previous studies. Autocrinemotility factor (AMF; 172400) is a protein secreted by tumor cells thatstimulates tumor motility. Its receptor is a 78-kD glycoprotein (gp78).Watanabe et al. (1991) cloned the AMFR cDNA. The gene encodes a323-amino acid polypeptide that has a single transmembrane domain andseveral putative glycosylation sites. The protein sequence has somehomology to human tumor protein p53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170). Hirono etal. (1996) used immunohistochemistry to examine the expression of AMFRin gastric cancer specimens. The level of expression was associated withthe pathologic stage and grade of tumor penetration. Positive AMFRexpression was significantly associated with poor prognosis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hirono, Y.; Fushida, S.; Yonemura, Y.; Yamamoto, H.; Watanabe, H.; Raz,A.: Expression of autocrine motility factor receptor correlates withdisease progression in human gastric cancer. Brit. J. Cancer74:2003-2007, 1996; and

Watanabe, H.; Carmi, P.; Hogan, V.; Raz, T.; Silletti, S.; Nabi, I. R.;Raz, A.: Purification of human tumor cell autocrine motility factor andmolecular cloning of its receptor. J. Bio.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AMFR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603243, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adaptor-related protein complex 1, beta 1 subunit (AP1B1,Accession NP_(—)663782.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AP1B1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by AP1B1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AP1B1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9898, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 1, beta 1 subunit (AP1B1, Accession NP_(—)663782.1), agene which plays a role in protein sorting in the late-golgi/trans-golgi network (tgn) and/or endosomes and therefore may be associatedwith Tumorigenesis of meningiomas. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumorigenesis ofmeningiomas, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AP1B1.

The function of AP1B1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.2. Adaptor-related proteincomplex 1, beta 1 subunit (AP1B1, Accession NP_(—)001118.2) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AP1B1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AP1B1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AP1B1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9898, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 1, beta 1 subunit (AP1B1, Accession NP_(—)001118.2), agene which plays a role in protein sorting in the late-golgi/trans-golgi network (tgn) and/or endosomes and therefore may be associatedwith Tumorigenesis of meningiomas. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumorigenesis ofmeningiomas, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AP1B1.

The function of AP1B1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.2. Ap1 gamma subunitbinding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)542118.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AP1GBP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AP1GBP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP1GBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4092, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Ap1 gamma subunitbinding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)542118.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1GBP1.

Apolipoprotein l, 4 (APOL4, Accession NP_(—)085146.2) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOL4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APOL4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APOL4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9016, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l, 4(APOL4, Accession NP_(—)085146.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with APOL4.

Apolipoprotein l, 4 (APOL4, Accession NP_(—)663694.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOL4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APOL4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APOL4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9016, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l, 4(APOL4, Accession NP_(—)663694.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with APOL4.

Ash2 (absent, small, or homeotic)-like (drosophila) (ASH2L, AccessionNP_(—)004665.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASH2L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASH2L, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ASH2L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4049, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Ash2 (absent,small, or homeotic)-like (drosophila) (ASH2L, Accession NP_(—)004665.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ASH2L.

Atpase, h+/k+ transporting, nongastric, alpha polypeptide (ATP12A,Accession NP_(—)001667.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP12A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP12A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP12A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6304, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, h+/k+transporting, nongastric, alpha polypeptide (ATP12A, AccessionNP_(—)001667.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP12A.

Aut-like 2, cysteine endopeptidase (s. cerevisiae) (AUTL2, AccessionNP_(—)443168.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AUTL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AUTL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AUTL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:914, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Aut-like 2,cysteine endopeptidase (s. cerevisiae) (AUTL2, AccessionNP_(—)443168.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AUTL2.

Aut-like 2, cysteine endopeptidase (s. cerevisiae) (AUTL2, AccessionNP_(—)840055.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AUTL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AUTL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AUTL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:914, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Aut-like 2,cysteine endopeptidase (s. cerevisiae) (AUTL2, AccessionNP_(—)840055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AUTL2.

Aut-like 2, cysteine endopeptidase (s. cerevisiae) (AUTL2, AccessionNP_(—)840054.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AUTL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AUTL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AUTL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:914, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Aut-like 2,cysteine endopeptidase (s. cerevisiae) (AUTL2, AccessionNP_(—)840054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AUTL2.

Bagpipe homeobox homolog 1 (drosophila) (BAPX1, AccessionNP_(—)001180.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BAPX1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BAPX1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BAPX1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17409, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Bagpipe homeoboxhomolog 1 (drosophila) (BAPX1, Accession NP_(—)001180.1), a gene whichregulates gene expression, morphogenesis, and differentiation andtherefore may be associated with Ellis-van creveld syndrome.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Ellis-van creveld syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with BAPX1.

The function of BAPX1 has been established by previous studies. Yoshiuraand Murray (1997) reported the sequence of the human homolog of BAPX1and localized it to human 4p16.1 by linkage mapping on CEPH familieswith polymorphic markers identified from the genomic sequence near thegene. They suggested the human BAPX1 gene as a candidate gene fordisorders of skeletal development that map to 4p16.1, such as Ellis-vanCreveld syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 225500). Tribioli and Lufkin (1997)cloned the BAPX1 gene by screening a human genomic placenta library witha genomic fragment of the mouse gene. The predicted 333-amino acidsequence of the human gene product had 85% overall identity to theproduct of the murine gene, with 100% identity in the homeodomain. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, they mapped the BAPX1 gene to 4p16.1in a region of syntenic homology with mouse chromosome 5 where the mousegene had been mapped. RT-PCR analysis demonstrated that BAPX1 isexpressed in embryonic tissues, particularly the limb, and at a lowerlevel in an embryonic lung cell line. RNA in situ hybridization showedthat BAPX1 is predominantly expressed in mesenchymal condensations ofthe fetal limb and axial skeleton, and in lateral plate mesoderm givingrise to visceral muscle. Tribioli et al. (1997) showed that expressionof Bapx1 is first detectable in embryos just before axis rotation inlateral plate mesoderm (splanchnic mesoderm) adjacent to the endodermallining of the prospective gut, and in the most newly formed somites inthe region corresponding to the presclerotome, the precursor of thevertebrae. Thus, Bapx1 is one of the earliest developmental markers forthe sclerotome portion of the somite and the gut mesentery. Bapx1continues to be expressed well into organogenesis in lateral platemesoderm surrounding the mid- and hindgut, and in essentially allcartilaginous condensations that will subsequently undergo endochondralbone formation.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Yoshiura, K.-I.; Murray, J. C.: Sequence and chromosomal assignment ofhuman BAPX1, a bagpipe-related gene, to 4p16.1: a candidate gene forskeletal dysplasia. Genomics 45:425-428, 1997; and

Tribioli, C.; Frasch, M.; Lufkin, T.: Bapx1: an evolutionary conservedhomologue of the Drosophila bagpipe homeobox gene is expressed insplanchnic mesoderm and the embryonic skeleton.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BAPX1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602183, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Hla-b associated transcript 8 (BAT8, AccessionNP_(—)006700.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BAT8 BINDING SITE1 and BAT8 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byBAT8, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BAT8 BINDING SITE1 andBAT8 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16535 and SEQ ID:17987respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Hla-b associatedtranscript 8 (BAT8, Accession NP_(—)006700.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BAT8.

Hla-b associated transcript 8 (BAT8, Accession NP_(—)006700.2) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BAT8 BINDINGSITE1 and BAT8 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BAT8,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BAT8 BINDING SITE1 andBAT8 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17987 and SEQ ID:16535respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Hla-b associatedtranscript 8 (BAT8, Accession NP_(—)006700.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BAT8.

Bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, AccessionNP_(—)038477.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BAZ2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BAZ2A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BAZ2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2148, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Bromodomainadjacent to zinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, Accession NP_(—)038477.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BAZ2A.

BLAME (Accession NP_(—)064510.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BLAME BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BLAME,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BLAME BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10762, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of BLAME (AccessionNP_(—)064510.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BLAME.

BMF (Accession NP_(—)277038.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BMF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BMF, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BMF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13024, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of BMF (AccessionNP_(—)277038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BMF.

Bone morphogenetic protein 1 (BMP1, Accession NP_(—)001190.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BMP1 BINDING SITE1 andBMP1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BMP1, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BMP1 BINDING SITE1 and BMP1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:10746 and SEQ ID:10746 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Bone morphogeneticprotein 1 (BMP1, Accession NP_(—)001190.1), a gene which cleavesprocollagens leading to formation of extracellular matrix. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BMP1.

The function of BMP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Bone morphogeneticprotein 1 (BMP1, Accession NP_(—)006122.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BMP1 BINDING SITE1 and BMP1 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by BMP1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BMP1 BINDING SITE1 and BMP1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:16512 and SEQ ID:2992 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Bone morphogeneticprotein 1 (BMP1, Accession NP_(—)006122.1), a gene which cleavesprocollagens leading to formation of extracellular matrix. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BMP1.

The function of BMP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. C10orf5 (AccessionNP_(—)848931.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C10orf5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C10orf5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C10orf5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19283, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of C10orf5 (AccessionNP_(—)848931.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C10orf5.

Chromosome 14 open reading frame 1 (C14orf1, Accession NP_(—)009107.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C14orf1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C14orf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8879, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 14 openreading frame 1 (C14orf1, Accession NP_(—)009107.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C14orf1.

C14orf102 (Accession NP_(—)060440.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf102 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf102, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf102 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9576, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of C14orf102(Accession NP_(—)060440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf102.

C14orf132 (Accession NP_(—)064600.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf132 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf132, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf132 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of C14orf132(Accession NP_(—)064600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf132.

Chromosome 16 open reading frame 7 (C16orf7, Accession NP_(—)004904.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C16orf7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C16orf7, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C16orf7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5690, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 16 openreading frame 7 (C16orf7, Accession NP_(—)004904.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C16orf7.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 21 (C1orf21, Accession NP_(—)110433.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf21BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf21, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C1orf21 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13283, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 21 (C1orf21, Accession NP_(—)110433.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf21.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf24, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C1orf24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17211, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf24.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 6 (C1orf6, Accession NP_(—)064516.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by C1orf6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C1orf6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1257, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 6 (C1orf6, Accession NP_(—)064516.1), a gene which maylink ataxin-1 with the chaperone and ubiquitin/proteasome pathways.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf6.

The function of C1orf6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Complement component 1,q subcomponent, receptor 1 (C1QR1, Accession NP_(—)036204.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1QR1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by C1QR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C1QR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7246, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent 1, q subcomponent, receptor 1 (C1QR1, AccessionNP_(—)036204.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C1QR1.

Complement component 2 (C2, Accession NP_(—)000054.2) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent 2 (C2, Accession NP_(—)000054.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with C2.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 116 (C20orf116, AccessionNP_(—)076424.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf116 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf116, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf116 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13238,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 116 (C20orf116, Accession NP_(—)076424.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf116.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 140 (C20orf140, AccessionNP_(—)653229.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf140 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf140, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf140 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1272,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 140 (C20orf140, Accession NP_(—)653229.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf140.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 169 (C20orf169, AccessionNP_(—)291020.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf169 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf169, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf169 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15267,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 169 (C20orf169, Accession NP_(—)291020.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf169.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 98 (C20orf98, Accession NP_(—)079234.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf98BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf98, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf98 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15768, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 98 (C20orf98, Accession NP_(—)079234.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf98.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 93 (C21orf93, Accession NP_(—)660162.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf93BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf93, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf93 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20078, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21 openreading frame 93 (C21orf93, Accession NP_(—)660162.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf93.

Chromosome 22 open reading frame 5 (C22orf5, Accession NP_(—)036396.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C22orf5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C22orf5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C22orf5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4323, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 22 openreading frame 5 (C22orf5, Accession NP_(—)036396.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C22orf5.

Complement component 3 (C3, Accession NP_(—)000055.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent 3 (C3, Accession NP_(—)000055.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with C3.

C3F (Accession NP_(—)005759.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C3F BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C3F, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C3F BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15076, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of C3F (AccessionNP_(—)005759.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C3F.

C6orf136 (Accession NP_(—)659466.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf136 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7531, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of C6orf136 (AccessionNP_(—)659466.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf136.

C6orf67 (Accession NP_(—)060717.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf67 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf67,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf67 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5174, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of C6orf67 (AccessionNP_(—)060717.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf67.

CAB2 (Accession NP_(—)219487.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAB2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CAB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12488, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of CAB2 (AccessionNP_(—)219487.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAB2.

Calcium channel, voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 6 (CACNG6, AccessionNP_(—)665814.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CACNG6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CACNG6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CACNG6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11907, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 6 (CACNG6, Accession NP_(—)665814.1), agene which plays a role in excitation-contraction coupling. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CACNG6.

The function of CACNG6 has been established by previous studies.Voltage- dependent calcium channels couple membrane depolarization in anumber of cellular processes. These activities are regulated by distinctchannels composed of the pore- forming alpha-1 (e.g., CACNA1D; 114206)subunit and the modulatory beta (e.g., CACNB1; 114207), alpha-2/delta(e.g., CACNA2D1; 114204), and gamma (e.g., CACNG1; 114209) subunits. ByRT-PCR and genomic sequence analysis, Burgess et al. (2001) determinedthat the CACNG6 gene, like CACNG7 and CACNG8, contains 4 exons. Apotential splice variant lacking exon 3 would eliminate 2 transmembranedomains.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Burgess, D. L.; Gefrides, L. A.; Foreman, P. J.; Noebels, J. L.: Acluster of three novel Ca(2+) channel gamma subunit genes on chromosome19q13.4: evolution and expression profile of the gamma subunit genefamily. Genomics 71: 339-350, 2001; and

Chu, P.-J.; Robertson, H. M.; Best, P. M.: Calcium channel gammasubunits provide insights into the evolution of this gene family. Gene280:37-48, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CACNG6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606898, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Calcium channel, voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 6 (CACNG6,Accession NP_(—)665813.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CACNG6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CACNG6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CACNG6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11907, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 6 (CACNG6, Accession NP_(—)665813.1), agene which plays a role in excitation-contraction coupling. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CACNG6.

The function of CACNG6 has been established by previous studies.Voltage- dependent calcium channels couple membrane depolarization in anumber of cellular processes. These activities are regulated by distinctchannels composed of the pore- forming alpha-1 (e.g., CACNA1D; 114206)subunit and the modulatory beta (e.g., CACNB1; 114207), alpha-2/delta(e.g., CACNA2D1; 114204), and gamma (e.g., CACNG1; 114209) subunits. ByRT-PCR and genomic sequence analysis, Burgess et al. (2001) determinedthat the CACNG6 gene, like CACNG7 and CACNG8, contains 4 exons. Apotential splice variant lacking exon 3 would eliminate 2 transmembranedomains.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Burgess, D. L.; Gefrides, L. A.; Foreman, P. J.; Noebels, J. L.: Acluster of three novel Ca(2+) channel gamma subunit genes on chromosome19q13.4: evolution and expression profile of the gamma subunit genefamily. Genomics 71: 339-350, 2001; and

Chu, P.-J.; Robertson, H. M.; Best, P. M.: Calcium channel gammasubunits provide insights into the evolution of this gene family. Gene280:37-48, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CACNG6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606898, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Calcium channel, voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 6 (CACNG6,Accession NP_(—)114103.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CACNG6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CACNG6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CACNG6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11907, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 6 (CACNG6, Accession NP_(—)114103.2), agene which plays a role in excitation-contraction coupling. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CACNG6.

The function of CACNG6 has been established by previous studies.Voltage- dependent calcium channels couple membrane depolarization in anumber of cellular processes. These activities are regulated by distinctchannels composed of the pore- forming alpha-1 (e.g., CACNA1D; 114206)subunit and the modulatory beta (e.g., CACNB1; 114207), alpha-2/delta(e.g., CACNA2D1; 114204), and gamma (e.g., CACNG1; 114209) subunits. ByRT-PCR and genomic sequence analysis, Burgess et al. (2001) determinedthat the CACNG6 gene, like CACNG7 and CACNG8, contains 4 exons. Apotential splice variant lacking exon 3 would eliminate 2 transmembranedomains.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Burgess, D. L.; Gefrides, L. A.; Foreman, P. J.; Noebels, J. L.: Acluster of three novel Ca(2+) channel gamma subunit genes on chromosome19q13.4: evolution and expression profile of the gamma subunit genefamily. Genomics 71: 339-350, 2001; and

Chu, P.-J.; Robertson, H. M.; Best, P. M.: Calcium channel gammasubunits provide insights into the evolution of this gene family. Gene280:37-48, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CACNG6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606898, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 1, alpha(CAMKK1, Accession NP_(—)115670.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5691, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 1, alpha (CAMKK1,Accession NP_(—)115670.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK1.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 1, alpha (CAMKK1,Accession NP_(—)757343.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5691, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 1, alpha (CAMKK1,Accession NP_(—)757343.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK1.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)757365.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14352, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)757365.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)006540.3) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14352, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)006540.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)757380.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14352, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)757380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)705719.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14352, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)705719.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)705720.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14352, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)705720.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

CAP350 (Accession NP_(—)055625.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAP350 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAP350,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAP350 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19295, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of CAP350 (AccessionNP_(—)055625.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAP350.

Core-binding factor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2(CBFA2T2, Accession NP_(—)787060.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CBFA2T2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBFA2T2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9720, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)787060.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Core-binding factor,runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2, AccessionNP_(—)005084.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CBFA2T2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9720, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)005084.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Chromobox homolog 7(CBX7, Accession NP_(—)783640.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CBX7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CBX7, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CBX7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8537, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chromobox homolog 7(CBX7, Accession NP_(—)783640.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CBX7.

Cyclin h (CCNH, Accession NP_(—)001230.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CCNH BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CCNH,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin h (CCNH,Accession NP_(—)001230.1), a gene which phosphorylates and thusactivates certain cyclin-dependent protein kinases in the regulation ofcell cycle progression. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CCNH.

The function of CCNH has been established by previous studies. Thecdk-activating kinase (CAK) is a multi-subunit protein whichphosphorylates and thus activates certain cyclin-dependent proteinkinases in the regulation of cell cycle progression. Fisher and Morgan(1994) purified mammalian CAK and found that it was composed of 2 majorpolypeptides, a 37-kD cyclin termed cyclin H and a 42-kD cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK7; 601955). Fisher and Morgan (1994) cloned thecyclin H gene encoding a 323-amino acid polypeptide homologous to STK1(CDK7) and Xenopus MO15, a cell cycle-associated kinase. The authorsreported that a reconstituted cyclin H/CDK7 complex was able tophosphorylate CDK2 (OMIM Ref. No. 116953) and CDC2 (OMIM Ref. No.116940) in vitro. Mammalian CDK8 (OMIM Ref. No. 603184) and cyclin C(OMIM Ref. No. 123838) are components of the RNA polymerase IIholoenzyme complex, where they function as a protein kinase thatphosphorylates the C-terminal domain of the largest subunit of RNApolymerase II. The CDK8/cyclin C protein complex is also found in anumber of mammalian ‘Mediator’-like protein complexes, which repressactivated transcription independently of the C-terminal domain in vitro.Akoulitchev et al. (2000) demonstrated that CDK8/cyclin C can regulatetranscription by targeting the CDK7/cyclin H subunits of TFIIH. CDK8phosphorylates mammalian cyclin H at serine 5 and serine 304 both invitro and in vivo, in the vicinity of its functionally unique N- andC-terminal alpha-helical domains. This phosphorylation represses boththe ability of TFIIH to activate transcription and its C-terminal kinaseactivity. In addition, mimicking CDK8 phosphorylation of cyclin H invivo has a dominant-negative effect on cell growth. Akoulitchev et al.(2000) concluded that their results linked the Mediator complex and thebasal transcription machinery by a regulatory pathway involving 2cyclin-dependent kinases. This pathway appears to be unique to higherorganisms.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Fisher, R. P.; Morgan, D. O.: A novel cyclin associates with MO15/CDK7to form the CDK-activating kinase. Cell 78:713-724, 1994; and

Akoulitchev, S.; Chuikov, S.; Reinberg, D.: TFIIH is negativelyregulated by cdk8-containing mediator complexes. Nature 407:102-106,2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CCNH arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601953, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chemokine (c-c motif) receptor 7 (CCR7, AccessionNP_(—)001829.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CCR7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CCR7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CCR7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19038, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor 7 (CCR7, Accession NP_(—)001829.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCR7.

Cd2-associated protein (CD2AP, Accession NP_(—)036252.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD2AP BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CD2AP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD2APBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12070, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Cd2-associatedprotein (CD2AP, Accession NP_(—)036252.1), a gene which binds CAS ligandand may therefor involves in its growth regulatory pathway. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD2AP.

The function of CD2AP has been established by previous studies.P130(Cas) (OMIM Ref. No. 602941) is a docking protein that istyrosine-phosphorylated in response to a variety of extracellularstimuli, such as growth factors, cell-cell interaction, and cell-matrixinteraction, and appears to play a critical role in the integrin-linkedformation of focal complexes. To understand the growth regulatorypathway of p130(Cas), Kirsch et al. (1999) used the yeast 2-hybridsystem to search for interacting molecules. They identified a humanprotein, which they called CMS for p130(Cas) ligand with multiple SH3domains, as a direct binding protein of p130(Cas). CMS is amultifunctional adapter-type molecule, which is localized in thecytoplasm, membrane ruffles, and leading edges of cells. Its structureand colocalization with F-actin (see OMIM Ref. No. 102610) and p130(Cas)suggested a function as a scaffolding protein involved in the dynamicregulation of the actin cytoskeleton. The cDNA corresponding to CMSencodes a protein of 639 amino acids with a deduced molecular mass ofapproximately 70 kD. Amino acid analysis revealed that CMS contains inits N terminus 3 SH3 domains followed by a proline-rich regioncontaining binding sites for SH3 domains. Putative actin-binding sitesand a coiled-coil domain are located at the C terminus of the protein,which also contains a putative leucine zipper motif. CMS mRNA isubiquitously expressed in adult and fetal human tissues as anapproximately 5.4-kb transcript, as detected by Northern blot analysis.CMS induces vesicle formation and colocalizes with p130(Cas) and F-actinto membrane ruffles. It also associates with and is phosphorylated bytyrosine kinases. Kirsch et al. (1999) demonstrated that CMS is able tohomodimerize through the coiled-coil domain located in its C terminus.There was no evidence for intermolecular or intramolecular binding viathe SH3 domains and PXXP binding.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CD2AP.Shih et al. (1999) generated mice lacking CD2AP by targeted disruption.In CD2AP-deficient mice, immune function was compromised, but the micedied from renal failure at 6 to 7 weeks of age. In the kidney, CD2AP wasexpressed primarily in glomerular epithelial cells. Knockout miceexhibited defects in epithelial cell foot processes, accompanied bymesangial cell hyperplasia and extracellular matrix deposition. CD2APassociated with nephrin (OMIM Ref. No. 602716), which is the primarycomponent of the slit diaphragm. This observation supports a role forCD2AP in this specialized cell junction.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CD2AP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kirsch, K. H.; Georgescu, M.-M.; Ishimaru, S.; Hanafusa, H.: CMS: anadapter molecule involved in cytoskeletal rearrangements. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 96:6211-6216, 1999; and

Shih, N.-Y.; Li, J.; Karpitskii, V.; Nguyen, A.; Dustin, M. L.;Kanagawa, O.; Miner, J. H.; Shaw, A. S.: Congenital nephrotic syndromein mice lacking CD2-associated protein. Science 2.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CD2AP arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604241, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cd37 antigen (CD37, Accession NP_(—)001765.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD37 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CD37, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD37 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19108, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Cd37 antigen (CD37,Accession NP_(—)001765.1), a gene which is expressed on leukocytes andhas been implicated in signal transduction, cell-cell interactions, andcellular activation and development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CD37.

The function of CD37 has been established by previous studies. CD37 is amembrane protein of the tetraspanin superfamily, which includes CD9(OMIM Ref. No. 143030), CD53 (OMIM Ref. No. 151525), CD81 (OMIM Ref. No.186845), and the R2 antigen (KAI1; 600623) among others. Many of thesemolecules are expressed on leukocytes and have been implicated in signaltransduction, cell-cell interactions, and cellular activation anddevelopment. Virtaneva et al. (1993) found that the CD37, CD53, and KAI1proteins have 4 hydrophobic membrane-spanning regions and a single majorextracellular loop. Both N- and C-termini of the polypeptides areprobably located in the cytoplasm. The 3 antigens appear to have ahigher sequence similarity (33%) to each other than to other members ofthe family. The CD37 antigen is strongly expressed on the surface of Bcells and only weakly on a subpopulation of T cells. The CD53glycoprotein is a pan-leukocyte marker widely expressed on hemopoieticcells. The R2 antigen appears to be upregulated in activated T cells. Bystudy of human/rodent somatic cell hybrids, Virtaneva et al. (1993)demonstrated that these 3 similar antigens are encoded by genes ondistinct chromosomes; CD37 mapped to 19p13-q13.4, CD53 to 1p31-p12, andR2 to 11p12.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Knobeloch, K.-P.; Wright, M. D.; Ochsenbein, A. F.; Liesenfeld, O.;Lohler, J.; Zinkernagel, R. M.; Horak, I.; Orinska, Z.: Targetedinactivation of the tetraspanin CD37 impairs T-cell-dependent B-cellresponse under suboptimal costimulatory conditions. Molec. Cell. Biol.20:5363-5369, 2000; and

Virtaneva, K. I.; Angelisova, P.; Baumruker, T.; Horejsi, V.;Nevanlinna, H.; Schroder, J.: The genes for CD37, CD53, and R2, allmembers of a novel gene family, are located on differ.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CD37 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 151523, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cd8 antigen, beta polypeptide 1 (p37) (CD8B1, AccessionNP_(—)742097.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CD8B1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CD8B1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD8B1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13025, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Cd8 antigen, betapolypeptide 1 (p37) (CD8B1, Accession NP_(—)742097.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD8B1.

Cd8 antigen, beta polypeptide 1 (p37) (CD8B1, Accession NP_(—)004922.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD8B1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CD8B1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CD8B1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13025,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Cd8 antigen, betapolypeptide 1 (p37) (CD8B1, Accession NP_(—)004922.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD8B1.

Cell division cycle 42 (gtp binding protein, 25 kda) (CDC42, AccessionNP_(—)001782.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDC42 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDC42,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC42 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5028, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Cell division cycle42 (gtp binding protein, 25 kda) (CDC42, Accession NP_(—)001782.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC42.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, AccessionNP_(—)803124.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR1 BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CECR1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR1BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8125 and SEQID:8928 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)803124.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, AccessionNP_(—)059120.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR1 BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CECR1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR1BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8125 and SEQID:8928 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)059120.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

Cadherin, egf lag seven-pass g-type receptor 2 (flamingo homolog,drosophila) (CELSR2, Accession NP_(—)001399.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CELSR2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCELSR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CELSR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin, egf lagseven-pass g-type receptor 2 (flamingo homolog, drosophila) (CELSR2,Accession NP_(—)001399.1), a gene which is a calcium dependent celladhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CELSR2.

The function of CELSR2 has been established by previous studies. Thedomain that characterizes epidermal growth factor (EGF; 131530) consistsof approximately 50 amino acids with 3 disulfide bonds. EGF-like domainsare believed to play a critical role in a number of extracellularevents, including cell adhesion and receptor-ligand interactions.Proteins with EGF-like domains often consist of more than 1,000 aminoacids, have multiple copies of the EGF-like domain, and containadditional domains known to be involved in specific protein-proteininteractions. To identify proteins containing EGF-like domains, Nakayamaet al. (1998) searched a database of long cDNA sequences randomlyselected from a human brain cDNA library for those that encode anEGF-like motif. They identified several partial cDNAs encoding novelproteins with EGF-like domains, such as EGFL2, which they named MEGF3.The predicted partial EGFL2 protein has at least 5 cadherin motifs, 6EGF-like domains, 2 laminin G domains (see OMIM Ref. No. 601033), 7transmembrane domains, and a cytoplasmic proline- rich sequence. HumanEGFL2 appears to have a domain structure identical to that of rat Megf2(OMIM Ref. No. 604264), whose complete coding sequence was also isolatedby the authors. Northern blot analysis detected rat Megf3 expression inseveral regions of the brain.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Seki, N.; Ishikawa, K.; Ohira, M.; Kawarabayasi, Y.; Ohara,O.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Miyajima, N.; Nomura, N.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human genes. VI. The coding sequencesof 80 new genes (KIAA0201-KIAA0280) deduced by analysis of cDNA clonesfrom cell line KG-1 and brain. DNA Res. 3:321-329, 1996; and

Nakayama, M.; Nakajima, D.; Nagase, T.; Nomura, N.; Seki, N.; Ohara, O.:Identification of high-molecular-weight proteins with multiple EGF-likemotifs by motif-trap screening. Genomic.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CELSR2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604265, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Centromere protein b, 80 kda (CENPB, AccessionNP_(—)001801.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CENPB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CENPB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CENPB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16636, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Centromere proteinb, 80 kda (CENPB, Accession NP_(—)001801.1), a gene which is the majorcentromere antigen . Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CENPB.

The function of CENPB has been established by previous studies. Thestructure and function of the centromere regions of mitotic chromosomeshave been of interest to cell biologists, geneticists andrheumatologists. Cell biologists focus on the centromere as both thesite of sister chromatid pairing and the site of mitotic spindleattachment. The latter site, the kinetochore, is a trilaminar plaquestructure embedded in the chromatin at the surface of the chromosome, asvisualized by electron microscopy. Geneticists have been interested incentromeric sequences involved in the control of chromosomalsegregation. Rheumatologists became interested in centromere structurewhen it was observed that centromere compounds are the target ofautoimmune responses. Earnshaw et al. (1987) isolated a series ofoverlapping DNA clones for about 95% of the mRNA that encodes the Bcentromeric protein. Anticentromere antibodies recognize 3 antigens:CENPA (17 kD; 117139), CENPB (80 kD), and CENPC (140 kD; 117141). CENPBis considered the major centromere antigen since antibody to it isconsistently present at high titer in serum positive for anticentromereantibodies. The B protein is the product of a 2.9-kb mRNA that isencoded by a single locus. By optimizing the primer-annealingtemperature in a rapid air cycling procedure, Sugimoto et al. (1993)specifically amplified human DNA sequences encoding CENPB and CENPC,without any detectable amplification of highly homologous rodent DNAsequences. Using a panel of rodent/human hybrid DNAs, the human CENPBand CENPC genes were mapped to chromosomes 20 and 12, respectively. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, Seki et al. (1994) assigned theCENPB gene to 20p13.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Earnshaw, W. C.; Sullivan, K. F.; Machlin, P. S.; Cooke, C. A.; Kaiser,D. A.; Pollard, T. D.; Rothfield, N. F.; Cleveland, D. W.: Molecularcloning of cDNA for CENP- B, the major human centromere autoantigen. J.Cell Biol. 104:817-829, 1987; and

Seki, N.; Saito, T.; Kitagawa, K.; Masumoto, H.; Okazaki, T.; Hori,T.-A.: Mapping of the human centromere protein B gene (CENPB) tochromosome 20p13 by fluorescence in situ hybridizat.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CENPB arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 117140, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chromosome condensation 1 (CHC1, Accession NP_(—)001260.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHC1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CHC1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16629, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chromosomecondensation 1 (CHC1, Accession NP_(—)001260.1), a gene which is aregulator of chromosome condensation 1 and therefore may be associatedwith Crest syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Crest syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with CHC1.

The function of CHC1 has been established by previous studies. Bischoffet al. (1990) demonstrated that RCC1 protein is homologous to a 47- kDnuclear protein recognized by antikinetochore autoimmune sera frompatients with CREST syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 181750). By hybridization toDNA from sorted chromosomes, Ohtsubo et al. (1987) concluded that thegene, which they symbolized RCC1, is located on chromosome 1. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) using a suppression FISHmethod for elimination of repetitive sequences in the genomic clone,Nishimoto et al. (1994) mapped the CHC1 gene to 1p36.1. They reportedwork of others indicating that the mouse counterpart maps to the distalregion of chromosome 4.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bischoff, F. R.; Maier, G.; Tilz, G.; Ponstingl, H.: A 47-kDa humannuclear protein recognized by antikinetochore autoimmune sera ishomologous with the protein encoded by RCC1, a gene implicated in onsetof chromosome condensation. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 87:8617-8621, 1990;and

Nemergut, M. E.; Mizzen, C. A.; Stukenberg, T.; Allis, C. D.; Macara, I.G.: Chromatin docking and exchange activity enhancement of RCC1 byhistones H2A and H2B. Science 292:1540-1543.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CHC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 179710, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chromodomain helicase dna binding protein 4 (CHD4, AccessionNP_(—)001264.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CHD4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHD4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CHD4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6002, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chromodomainhelicase dna binding protein 4 (CHD4, Accession NP_(—)001264.1), a genewhich may regulate gene expression and chromatin structure and thereforemay be associated with Dermatomyositis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Dermatomyositis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CHD4.

The function of CHD4 has been established by previous studies.Approximately 20% of patients with dermatomyositis develop antibodiesagainst nuclear antigens that are termed Mi2. Sera containing anti-Mi2antibodies precipitate several proteins, with 1 of the most abundantmigrating as a 220- to 260-kD polypeptide on SDS-polyacrylamide gels. Byimmunoscreening a HeLa cell cDNA expression library with sera from apatient with dermatomyositis, Seelig et al. (1995) isolated afull-length cDNA encoding CHD4, which they called Mi2-beta. Northernblot analysis of Hep-2 cell RNA detected an approximately 6.8-kbMi2-beta transcript. The deduced 1,912-amino acid protein has acalculated molecular mass of 218 kD. Native Mi2-beta from Hep- 2 cellshas a molecular mass of 235 kD by SDS-PAGE. Searches of sequencedatabases indicated that Mi2-beta belongs to the SNF2/RAD54 family ofnuclear helicases. The central portion of Mi2-beta contains the 7motifs, including a DEAD/H box, that are characteristic of helicases.Mi2-beta also contains a putative chromatin-binding region and multiplepotential nuclear targeting signals, N-glycosylation sites,N-myristoylation sites, and phosphorylation sites. Immunofluorescencestudies localized the Mi2-beta protein to the nucleus. The authorsconcluded that Mi2-beta is a major antigen recognized by anti-Mi2 serafrom patients with dermatomyositis. Studies with sera fromdermatomyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus (OMIM Ref. No. 152700),and rheumatoid arthritis (OMIM Ref. No. 180300) patients showed thatanti-Mi2-beta antibodies are predominantly found in dermatomyositispatients. Zhang et al. (1998) reported the isolation of a proteincomplex that contains both histone deacetylation and ATP-dependentnucleosome remodeling activities. The complex contained the histonedeacetylases HDAC1/2, histone-binding proteins, thedermatomyositis-specific autoantigen Mi2-beta, a polypeptide related tothe metastasis-associated protein-1, and a novel polypeptide of 32 kD.Patients with dermatomyositis have a high rate of malignancy. Thefinding that Mi2-beta exists in a complex containing histone deacetylaseand nucleosome remodeling activities suggests a role for chromatinreorganization in cancer metastasis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Seelig, H. P.; Moosbrugger, I.; Ehrfeld, H.; Fink, T.; Renz, M.; Genth,E.: The major dermatomyositis-specific Mi-2 autoantigen is a presumedhelicase involved in transcriptional activation. Arthritis Rheum.38:1389-1399, 1995; and

Zhang, Y.; LeRoy, G.; Seelig, H.-P.; Lane, W. S.; Reinberg, D.: Thedermatomyositis- specific autoantigen Mi2 is a component of a complexcontaining histone deacetylase and nucleosome re.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CHD4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603277, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cholinergic receptor, nicotinic, beta polypeptide 2(neuronal) (CHRNB2, Accession NP_(—)000739.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHRNB2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCHRNB2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHRNB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14758, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Cholinergicreceptor, nicotinic, beta polypeptide 2 (neuronal) (CHRNB2, AccessionNP_(—)000739.1), a gene which mediates fast signal transmission atsynapses. and therefore is associated with Epilepsy, nocturnal frontallobe, type 3. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Epilepsy, nocturnal frontal lobe, type 3,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with CHRNB2.

The function of CHRNB2 has been established by previous studies. Thenicotinic acetylcholine receptors (OMIM Ref. No. nAChRs) are members ofa superfamily of ligand-gated ion channels that mediate fast signaltransmission at synapses. The nAChRs are thought to be (OMIM Ref. No.hetero)pentamers composed of homologous subunits. See 118508 foradditional background information on nAChRs. In affected members of aScottish family with type 3 nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy (OMIM Ref.No. 605375), Phillips et al. (2001) identified a G- to - A transition atnucleotide 1025 in the CHRNB2 gene, resulting in a val287 - to - met(V287M) substitution within the M2 domain. Codon 287 was also involvedin the family reported by De Fusco et al. (2000); see 118507.0001. Themutation is located in an evolutionarily conserved region of the gene.Functional receptors with the V287M mutation were highly expressed inXenopus oocytes and characterized by an approximately 10-fold increasein acetylcholine sensitivity.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CHRNB2.Picciotto et al. (1995) disrupted the CHRNB2 mouse homolog in embryonicstem (ES) cells to generate ‘knockout’ mice deficient in this subunit.Homozygous mice were viable, mated normally, and showed no obviousphysical deficits. However, their brains showed absence of high-affinitybinding sites for nicotine, and electrophysiologic recordings from brainslices showed that thalamic neurons did not respond to nicotineapplication. Furthermore, behavioral tests demonstrated that nicotine nolonger augmented the performance of the deficient mice on passiveavoidance, a test of associative memory. Paradoxically, mutant mice wereable to perform better than their nonmutant sibs on this task.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CHRNB2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Phillips, H. A.; Favre, I.; Kirkpatrick, M.; Zuberi, S. M.; Goudie, D.;Heron, S. E.; Scheffer, I. E.; Sutherland, G. R.; Berkovic, S. F.;Bertrand, D.; Mulley, J. C. : CHRNB2 is the second acetylcholinereceptor subunit associated with autosomal dominant nocturnal frontallobe epilepsy. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 68:225-231, 2001; and

De Fusco, M.; Becchetti, A.; Patrignani, A.; Annesi, G.; Gambardella,A.; Quattrone, A.; Ballabio, A.; Wanke, E.; Casari, G.: The nicotinicreceptor beta-2 subunit is mutant in nocturn.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CHRNB2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 118507, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Carbohydrate (keratan sulfate gal-6) sulfotransferase 1(CHST1, Accession NP_003645.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CHST1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHST1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHST1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19217, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(keratan sulfate gal-6) sulfotransferase 1 (CHST1, AccessionNP_003645.1), a gene which may play a role in keratan sulfatebiosynthesis in brain and cornea. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CHST1.

The function of CHST1 has been established by previous studies. Thekeratan sulfate proteoglycans lumican and keratocan are the majorproteoglycans in the cornea and are thought to play an important role incorneal transparency. Sulfation appears to be important for the biologicfunction of keratan sulfate, because undersulfated keratan sulfate issynthesized in patients with macular corneal dystrophy (see OMIM Ref.No. 217800). Keratan sulfate bears sulfate groups on bothN-acetylglucosamine (OMIM Ref. No. GlcNAc) and galactose residues.Fukuta et al. (1997) stated that C6ST (chondroitin 6-sulfotransferase;603799) catalyzes sulfation of chondroitin and keratan sulfate. However,in developing cornea, keratan sulfate is actively synthesized whilechondroitin 6-sulfate synthesis is minimal, suggesting that a differentsulfotransferase is present in cornea with specificity towards keratansulfate. By screening a human fetal brain library with a chick C6STcDNA, Fukuta et al. (1997) isolated cDNAs encoding C6ST and keratansulfate gal-6-sulfotransferase (KSGal6ST). Northern blot analysisrevealed that the 2.8-kb KSGal6ST mRNA was expressed in human brain andin chick brain and cornea. A slightly larger and less abundanttranscript was observed in human skeletal muscle. The predicted411-amino acid KSGal6ST shares 37% sequence identity with chick C6ST.When the KSGal6ST cDNA was expressed in COS-7 cells, keratan sulfatesulfotransferase activity increased, but C6ST activity did not. Invitro, the partially purified KSGal6ST protein showed substratespecificity towards keratan sulfate; KSGal6ST could not utilizechondroitin as an acceptor. Fukuta et al. (1997) concluded that KSGal6STmay participate in the biosynthesis of keratan sulfate in the brain andcornea. Independently, Mazany et al. (1998) cloned genomic DNA and cDNAscorresponding to CHST1, which they called C6ST. These authors found thatstable expression of the CHST1 cDNA in CHO cells increased both C6ST andkeratan sulfate sulfotransferase activities. Mazany et al. (1998)suggested that the distinct pattern of CHST1 enzyme activity observed byFukuta et al. (1997) may be due to differences between the mammaliancell lines used by the 2 groups to express the enzyme.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Iida, A.; Saito, S.; Sekine, A.; Mishima, C.; Kitamura, Y.; Kondo, K.;Harigae, S.; Osawa, S.; Nakamura, Y.: Catalog of 77 single-nucleotidepolymorphisms (SNPs) in the carbohydrate sulfotransferase 1 (CHST1) andcarbohydrate sulfotransferase 3 (CHST3) genes. J. Hum. Genet. 47:14-19,2002; and

Mazany, K. D.; Peng, T.; Watson, C. E.; Tabas, I.; Williams, K. J.:Human chondroitin 6-sulfotransferase: cloning, gene structure, andchromosomal localization. Biochim. Biophys. Acta.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CHST1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603797, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chemokine-like factor super family 3 (CKLFSF3, AccessionNP_(—)653202.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CKLFSF3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CKLFSF3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CKLFSF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19997,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine-likefactor super family 3 (CKLFSF3, Accession NP_(—)653202.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CKLFSF3.

Chemokine-like factor super family 5 (CKLFSF5, Accession NP_(—)612469.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CKLFSF5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CKLFSF5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CKLFSF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10840, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine-likefactor super family 5 (CKLFSF5, Accession NP_(—)612469.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CKLFSF5.

Creatine kinase, mitochondrial 1 (ubiquitous) (CKMT1, AccessionNP_(—)066270.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CKMT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CKMT1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CKMT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12177, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Creatine kinase,mitochondrial 1 (ubiquitous) (CKMT1, Accession NP_(—)066270.1), a genewhich play a central role in energy transduction in tissues with large,fluctuating energy demands. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CKMT1.

The function of CKMT1 has been established by previous studies. Theexpression of the 3 cytoplasmic (BB-CK, MB-CK, and MM-CK) and 2mitochondrial (ubiquitous and sarcomeric) isoforms of creatine kinase(EC 2.7.3.2) is tissue specific and developmentally regulated. At least4 functionally active genes, which encode the distinct CK subunits CKB(OMIM Ref. No. 123280), CKM (OMIM Ref. No. 123310), CKMT1, and CKMT2(OMIM Ref. No. 123295), and a number of CKB pseudogenes have beenidentified. Bark (1980) observed appearance of mitochondrial creatinekinase in the serum of patients with profound shock, which in most ofthe patients was fatal.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bark, C. J.: Mitochondrial creatine kinase: a poor prognostic sign. J.A. M. A. 243:2058-2060, 1980; and

Stallings, R. L.; Olson, E.; Strauss, A. W.; Thompson, L. H.; Bachinski,L. L.; Siciliano, M. J.: Human creatine kinase genes on chromosomes 15and 19, and proximity of the gene for th.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CKMT1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 123290, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chloride channel 6 (CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068505.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLCN6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CLCN6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CLCN6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1912, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068505.1), a gene which is a voltage- gatedchloride channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLCN6.

The function of CLCN6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068504.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CLCN6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CLCN6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLCN6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1912, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068504.1), a gene which is a voltage-gatedchloride channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLCN6.

The function of CLCN6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068503.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CLCN6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CLCN6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLCN6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1912, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068503.1), a gene which is a voltage- gatedchloride channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLCN6.

The function of CLCN6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)001277.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CLCN6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CLCN6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLCN6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1912, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)001277.1), a gene which is a voltage- gatedchloride channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLCN6.

The function of CLCN6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Claudin 15 (CLDN15,Accession NP_055158.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. CLDN15 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCLDN15, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLDN15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13079, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Claudin 15 (CLDN15,Accession NP_(—)055158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLDN15.

CLL-1 (Accession NP_(—)612210.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CLL-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CLL-1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLL-1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1380, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of CLL-1 (AccessionNP_(—)612210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLL-1.

Collagen, type i, alpha 2 (COL1A2, Accession NP_(—)000080.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL1A2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by COL1A2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL1A2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5175, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type i,alpha 2 (COL1A2, Accession NP_(—)000080.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL1A2.

Collagen, type ix, alpha 2 (COL9A2, Accession NP_(—)001843.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL9A2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by COL9A2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL9A2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13362, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type ix,alpha 2 (COL9A2, Accession NP_(—)001843.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL9A2.

Carboxypeptidase a5 (CPA5, Accession NP_(—)525124.2) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPA5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CPA5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPA5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Carboxypeptidase a5(CPA5, Accession NP_(—)525124.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CPA5.

cPLA2delta (Accession NP_(—)828848.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. cPLA2delta BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by cPLA2delta, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofcPLA2delta BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10856, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of cPLA2delta(Accession NP_(—)828848.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with cPLA2delta.

cPLA2delta (Accession XP_(—)208820.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. cPLA2delta BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by cPLA2delta, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofcPLA2delta BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10856, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of cPLA2delta(Accession XP_(—)208820.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with cPLA2delta.

Complexin 2 (CPLX2, Accession NP_(—)006641.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPLX2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCPLX2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPLX2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6535, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Complexin 2 (CPLX2,Accession NP_(—)006641.1), a gene which functions in synaptic vesicleexocytosis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPLX2.

The function of CPLX2 has been established by previous studies. Reim etal. (2001) created deletion mutations in the murine Cplx1 and Cplx2genes and homozygous single and double mutants with their respectivecontrols. They found that mice lacking Cplx2 showed no obviousphenotypic changes. In contrast, homozygous Cplx1 deletion mutantsdeveloped a strong ataxia, suffered from sporadic seizures, were unableto reproduce, and died within 2 to 4 months after birth. Although lossof Cplx1 was ultimately fatal, the fact that mice lacking either Cplx1or Cplx2 lived for at least 2 months after birth indicated that Cplx1and Cplx2 are partially redundant. They therefore generated doublemutants lacking both Cplx isoforms. Homozygous Cplx1/2 double mutantsdied within a few hours after birth. In order to detect possibledevelopmental changes or alterations in brain structure due to Cplxdeletion mutations, they analyzed morphologic characteristics of brainsfrom homozygous adult Cplx1 and Cplx2 single mutants as well as newbornCplx1/2 double mutants. They demonstrated that complexins are importantregulators of transmitter release at a step immediately precedingvesicle fusion. Neurons lacking complexins showed a dramatically reducedtransmitter release efficiency due to decreased calcium sensitivity ofthe synaptic secretion process. Analyses of mutant neurons demonstratedthat complexins are acting at or following the calcium-triggering stepof fast synchronous transmitter release by regulating the exocytoticcalcium sensor, its interaction with the core complex fusion machinery,or the efficiency of the fusion apparatus itself Complexins, also calledsynaphins, are cytosolic proteins that preferentially bind to syntaxinwithin the SNARE complex. Studying squid and rat synaphin, Tokumaru etal. (2001) found that synaphin promotes SNAREs to form precomplexes thatoligomerize into higher-order structures. A peptide from the central,syntaxin-binding domain of synaphin competitively inhibited these 2proteins from interacting and prevented SNARE complexes fromoligomerizing. Injection of this peptide into squid giant presynapticterminals inhibited neurotransmitter release at a late prefusion step ofsynaptic vesicle exocytosis. The authors proposed that oligomerizationof SNARE complexes into a higher-order structure creates a SNAREscaffold for efficient, regulated fusion of synaptic vesicles.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Reim, K.; Mansour, M.; Varoqueaux, F.; McMahon, H. T.; Sudhof, T. C.;Brose, N.; Rosenmund, C.: Complexins regulate a late step inCa(2+)-dependent neurotransmitter release. Cell 104:71-81, 2001; and

Tokumaru, H.; Umayahara, K.; Pellegrini, L. L.; Ishizuka, T.; Saisu, H.;Betz, H.; Augustine, G. J.; Abe, T.: SNARE complex oligomerization bysynaphin/complexin is essential for synap.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CPLX2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605033, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cullin 3 (CUL3, Accession NP_(—)003581.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CUL3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CUL3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CUL3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Cullin 3 (CUL3,Accession NP_(—)003581.1), a gene which may target other proteins forubiquitin-dependent proteolysis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CUL3.

The function of CUL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM32.1. Chemokine (c-x-c motif)ligand 12 (stromal cell-derived factor 1) (CXCL12, AccessionNP_(—)000600.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CXCL12 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CXCL12, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CXCL12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:785, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 12 (stromal cell-derived factor 1) (CXCL12, AccessionNP_(—)000600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CXCL12.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily xxviib (25-hydroxyvitamind-1-alpha-hydroxylase), polypeptide 1 (CYP27B1, AccessionNP_(—)000776.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYP27B1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP27B1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CYP27B1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18862,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily xxviib (25-hydroxyvitamin d-1-alpha-hydroxylase), polypeptide1 (CYP27B1, Accession NP_(—)000776.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CYP27B1.

D21S2056E (Accession NP_(—)003674.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. D21S2056E BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byD21S2056E, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of D21S2056E BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of D21S2056E(Accession NP_(—)003674.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with D21S2056E.

Dystroglycan 1 (dystrophin-associated glycoprotein 1) (DAG1, AccessionNP_(—)004384.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DAG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DAG1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DAG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15198, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Dystroglycan 1(dystrophin-associated glycoprotein 1) (DAG1, Accession NP_004384.1), agene which may provide linkage between the sarcolemma and extracellularmatrix (ECM) and therefore may be associated with Fukuyama-typecongenital muscular dystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Fukuyama-type congenital musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDAG1.

The function of DAG1 has been established by previous studies.Ibraghimov-Beskrovnaya et al. (1992) demonstrated that the transmembrane43-kD and extracellular 156-kD dystrophin (OMIM Ref. No.300377)-associated glycoproteins are encoded by a single messenger RNAand that the extracellular 156-kD DAG binds laminin. Thus, the 156-kDDAG is a laminin-binding glycoprotein that may provide linkage betweenthe sarcolemma and extracellular matrix (ECM). The dramatic reduction inthe 156K DAG in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (OMIM Ref. No. 310200) ledto a loss of linkage between the sarcolemma and extracellular matrix,rendering muscle fibers more susceptible to necrosis.Ibraghimov-Beskrovnaya et al. (1992, 1992, 1993) mapped the DAG gene tochromosome 3 by Southern blot analysis of human/Chinese hamster somaticcell hybrid DNAs. One hybrid cell line with an isochromosome 3q wasnegative, suggesting location of the gene on 3p. The regional assignmentwas confirmed and further refined by fluorescence in situ hybridization,the localization being 3p21. The coding sequence of the DAG1 gene isorganized into 2 exons, separated by a large intron(Ibraghimov-Beskrovnaya et al., 1993). The predicted amino acid sequenceof human and rabbit dystroglycan are 93% identical, with predictedglycosylation sites being conserved. Human dystroglycan is expressed ina variety of fetal and adult tissues. The muscle and nonmuscle isoformsof dystroglycan differ by carbohydrate moieties but not proteinsequence. Using PCR, immunohistochemistry, and immunoblotting to analyzesamples from patients with Fukuyama congenital muscular dystrophy (FCMD;253800), Hayashi et al. (2001) confirmed a deficiency of fukutin andfound marked deficiency of highly glycosylated DAG1 in skeletal andcardiac muscle and reduced amounts of DAG1 in brain tissue.Beta-dystroglycan was normal in all tissues examined. These findingssupported the suggestion that fukutin deficiency affects themodification of glycosylation of DAG1, which then cannot localize orfunction properly and may be degraded or eluted from the extracellularsurface membrane of the muscle fiber. Hayashi et al. (2001) concludedthat this disruption underlies the developmental, structural, andfunctional damage to muscles in patients with FCMD.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DAG1.Cohn et al. (2002) found that striated muscle-specific disruption of theDag1 gene in mice resulted in loss of the dystrophin-glycoproteincomplex in differentiated muscle and a remarkably mild musculardystrophy with hypertrophy and without tissue fibrosis. They found thatsatellite cells, expressing dystroglycan, supported continued efficientregeneration of skeletal muscle along with transient expression ofdystroglycan in regenerating muscle fibers. Cohn et al. (2002)demonstrated a similar phenomenon of reexpression of functionaldystroglycan in regenerating muscle fibers in a mild form of humanmuscular dystrophy caused by disruption of posttranslationaldystroglycan processing. They concluded that maintenance of regenerativecapacity by satellite cells expressing dystroglycan is likelyresponsible for mild disease progression in mice and possibly humans.Cohn et al. (2002) suggested that inadequate repair of skeletal muscleby satellite cells represents an important mechanism affecting thepathogenesis of muscular dystrophy.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DAG1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ibraghimov-Beskrovnay, O.; Ervasti, J. M.; Leveille, C. J.; Slaughter,C. A.; Sernett, S. W.; Campbell, K. P.: Primary structure ofdystrophin-associated glycoproteins linking dystrophin to theextracellular matrix. Nature 355:696-702, 1992; and

Hayashi, Y. K.; Ogawa, M.; Tagawa, K.; Noguchi, S.; Ishihara, T.;Nonaka, I.; Arahata, K.: Selective deficiency of alpha-dystroglycan inFukuyama-type congenital muscular dystrophy. N.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DAG1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 128239, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Daz associated protein 2 (DAZAP2, Accession NP_(—)055579.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DAZAP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DAZAP2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDAZAP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:757, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Daz associatedprotein 2 (DAZAP2, Accession NP_(—)055579.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DAZAP2.

Dead/h (asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-like helicasehomolog, s. cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_(—)085911.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DDX11 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DDX11, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DDX11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5910, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-like helicase homolog, s.cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_(—)085911.1), a gene which could be anATP-dependent DNA-binding helicase and may intervene in cell cycleregulation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DDX11.

The function of DDX11 has been established by previous studies.Helicases are essential components of a number of multiproteincomplexes, including those that regulate transcription, splicing,translation, and DNA repair. These enzymes assist in the unwinding ofdouble-stranded DNA and RNA as an essential part of their function. DEADbox proteins are putative RNA helicases that have a characteristicAsp-Glu-Ala- Asp (DEAD) box as 1 of 8 highly conserved sequence motifs.See 600396. The yeast Chl1 gene encodes a putative helicase that appearsto be essential for normal chromosome transmission. Amann et al. (1996)studied 2 human genes related to the Chl1 gene of Saccharomycescerevisiae: CHLR1 and CHLR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601151). The open readingframes (ORFs) of these genes encode proteins with a predicted molecularweight of 102 kD, and the in vitro transcribed and translated productsbind efficiently to single-stranded DNA. The predicted ORFs of these 2genes are more than 98% identical, suggesting that they may haveredundant functions. The genes were localized to 12p11 and 12p13 byanalysis of somatic cell hybrids and fluorescence in situ hybridization.Fluorescence in situ hybridization indicated that the 2 CHLR gene lociare physically distinct and separated by 8 to 12 Mb. Others had reportedthe duplication of this region of 12p involving a human expressedsequence tag (EST) and 2 previously uncharacterized cDNAs, which Amannet al. (1996) showed were, in fact, the CHLR genes. A comparison of theCHLR gene sequences with available databases indicated that a largeproportion of these genes, including exons encoding 2 functional domainsof the carboxyl- terminal region, had been duplicated as part of a largehuman telomeric repeat sequence found on many human chromosomes. Theresults suggested to the authors that duplication of a relatively largeregion of chromosome 12p containing this putative helicase gene hasresulted in the creation of numerous pseudogenes as part of asubtelomeric repeat. Amann et al. (1996) stated that the presence ofthese helicase pseudogenes, as well as pseudogenes for other genes suchas the interleukin-9 receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 300007), within manysubtelomeric regions supported the possibility that the spread of thisregion is subject to exchange between different chromosomes and may haveimplications for elucidation of the mechanism of intra- andinterchromosomal duplication events. Frank and Werner (1996) useddifferential display PCR to identify novel cDNAs in keratinocytes whoseexpression is regulated by keratinocyte growth factor (KGF; 148180). Onesuch clone, termed KRG2 by the authors, was identified, and afull-length cDNA was cloned from a KGF-stimulated keratinocyte cDNAlibrary. Southern blot analysis suggested that KRG2 is a member of amultigene family. Northern blot analysis revealed a single 4.3-kb mRNAwhose expression is upregulated by KGF. The authors used RNaseprotection assays to determine that serum, EGF, and cytokine IL-1-beta(OMIM Ref. No. 147720) had no effect on KRG2 expression, whileinhibitors of keratinocyte proliferation, such as TGF-beta-1 (OMIM Ref.No. 190180) and TNF-alpha (OMIM Ref. No. 191160), caused a slightreduction in KRG2 expression. Sequence analysis indicated that the KRG2cDNA encodes an 856-amino acid protein that is 32% identical to theyeast gene CHL1. Frank and Werner (1996) hypothesized that KRG2 may beinvolved in cell cycle regulation.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Amann, J.; Kidd, V. J.; Lahti, J. M.: Characterization of putative humanhomologues of the yeast chromosome transmission fidelity gene, CHL1. J.Biol. Chem. 272:3823-3832, 1997; and

Frank, S.; Werner, S.: The human homologue of the yeast CHL1 gene is anovel keratinocyte growth factor-regulated gene. J. Biol. Chem.271:24337-24340, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DDX11 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601150, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dead/h (asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-likehelicase homolog, s. cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_(—)004390.2) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DDX11 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DDX11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DDX11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5910, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-like helicase homolog, s.cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_(—)004390.2), a gene which could be anATP-dependent DNA-binding helicase and may intervene in cell cycleregulation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DDX11.

The function of DDX11 has been established by previous studies.Helicases are essential components of a number of multiproteincomplexes, including those that regulate transcription, splicing,translation, and DNA repair. These enzymes assist in the unwinding ofdouble-stranded DNA and RNA as an essential part of their function. DEADbox proteins are putative RNA helicases that have a characteristicAsp-Glu-Ala- Asp (DEAD) box as 1 of 8 highly conserved sequence motifs.See 600396. The yeast Chl1 gene encodes a putative helicase that appearsto be essential for normal chromosome transmission. Amann et al. (1996)studied 2 human genes related to the Chl1 gene of Saccharomycescerevisiae: CHLR1 and CHLR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601151). The open readingframes (ORFs) of these genes encode proteins with a predicted molecularweight of 102 kD, and the in vitro transcribed and translated productsbind efficiently to single-stranded DNA. The predicted ORFs of these 2genes are more than 98% identical, suggesting that they may haveredundant functions. The genes were localized to 12p11 and 12p13 byanalysis of somatic cell hybrids and fluorescence in situ hybridization.Fluorescence in situ hybridization indicated that the 2 CHLR gene lociare physically distinct and separated by 8 to 12 Mb. Others had reportedthe duplication of this region of 12p involving a human expressedsequence tag (EST) and 2 previously uncharacterized cDNAs, which Amannet al. (1996) showed were, in fact, the CHLR genes. A comparison of theCHLR gene sequences with available databases indicated that a largeproportion of these genes, including exons encoding 2 functional domainsof the carboxyl- terminal region, had been duplicated as part of a largehuman telomeric repeat sequence found on many human chromosomes. Theresults suggested to the authors that duplication of a relatively largeregion of chromosome 12p containing this putative helicase gene hasresulted in the creation of numerous pseudogenes as part of asubtelomeric repeat. Amann et al. (1996) stated that the presence ofthese helicase pseudogenes, as well as pseudogenes for other genes suchas the interleukin-9 receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 300007), within manysubtelomeric regions supported the possibility that the spread of thisregion is subject to exchange between different chromosomes and may haveimplications for elucidation of the mechanism of intra- andinterchromosomal duplication events. Frank and Werner (1996) useddifferential display PCR to identify novel cDNAs in keratinocytes whoseexpression is regulated by keratinocyte growth factor (KGF; 148180). Onesuch clone, termed KRG2 by the authors, was identified, and afull-length cDNA was cloned from a KGF-stimulated keratinocyte cDNAlibrary. Southern blot analysis suggested that KRG2 is a member of amultigene family. Northern blot analysis revealed a single 4.3-kb mRNAwhose expression is upregulated by KGF. The authors used RNaseprotection assays to determine that serum, EGF, and cytokine IL-1-beta(OMIM Ref. No. 147720) had no effect on KRG2 expression, whileinhibitors of keratinocyte proliferation, such as TGF-beta-1 (OMIM Ref.No. 190180) and TNF-alpha (OMIM Ref. No. 191160), caused a slightreduction in KRG2 expression. Sequence analysis indicated that the KRG2cDNA encodes an 856-amino acid protein that is 32% identical to theyeast gene CHL1. Frank and Werner (1996) hypothesized that KRG2 may beinvolved in cell cycle regulation.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Amann, J.; Kidd, V. J.; Lahti, J. M.: Characterization of putative humanhomologues of the yeast chromosome transmission fidelity gene, CHL1. J.Biol. Chem. 272:3823-3832, 1997; and

Frank, S.; Werner, S.: The human homologue of the yeast CHL1 gene is anovel keratinocyte growth factor-regulated gene. J. Biol. Chem.271:24337-24340, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DDX11 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601150, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dead/h (asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-likehelicase homolog, s. cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_(—)085913.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DDX11 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DDX11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DDX11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5910, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-like helicase homolog, s.cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_(—)085913.1), a gene which could be anATP-dependent DNA-binding helicase and may intervene in cell cycleregulation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DDX11.

The function of DDX11 has been established by previous studies.Helicases are essential components of a number of multiproteincomplexes, including those that regulate transcription, splicing,translation, and DNA repair. These enzymes assist in the unwinding ofdouble-stranded DNA and RNA as an essential part of their function. DEADbox proteins are putative RNA helicases that have a characteristicAsp-Glu-Ala- Asp (DEAD) box as 1 of 8 highly conserved sequence motifs.See 600396. The yeast Chl1 gene encodes a putative helicase that appearsto be essential for normal chromosome transmission. Amann et al. (1996)studied 2 human genes related to the Chl1 gene of Saccharomycescerevisiae: CHLR1 and CHLR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601151). The open readingframes (ORFs) of these genes encode proteins with a predicted molecularweight of 102 kD, and the in vitro transcribed and translated productsbind efficiently to single-stranded DNA. The predicted ORFs of these 2genes are more than 98% identical, suggesting that they may haveredundant functions. The genes were localized to 12p11 and 12p13 byanalysis of somatic cell hybrids and fluorescence in situ hybridization.Fluorescence in situ hybridization indicated that the 2 CHLR gene lociare physically distinct and separated by 8 to 12 Mb. Others had reportedthe duplication of this region of 12p involving a human expressedsequence tag (EST) and 2 previously uncharacterized cDNAs, which Amannet al. (1996) showed were, in fact, the CHLR genes. A comparison of theCHLR gene sequences with available databases indicated that a largeproportion of these genes, including exons encoding 2 functional domainsof the carboxyl- terminal region, had been duplicated as part of a largehuman telomeric repeat sequence found on many human chromosomes. Theresults suggested to the authors that duplication of a relatively largeregion of chromosome 12p containing this putative helicase gene hasresulted in the creation of numerous pseudogenes as part of asubtelomeric repeat. Amann et al. (1996) stated that the presence ofthese helicase pseudogenes, as well as pseudogenes for other genes suchas the interleukin-9 receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 300007), within manysubtelomeric regions supported the possibility that the spread of thisregion is subject to exchange between different chromosomes and may haveimplications for elucidation of the mechanism of intra- andinterchromosomal duplication events. Frank and Werner (1996) useddifferential display PCR to identify novel cDNAs in keratinocytes whoseexpression is regulated by keratinocyte growth factor (KGF; 148180). Onesuch clone, termed KRG2 by the authors, was identified, and afull-length cDNA was cloned from a KGF-stimulated keratinocyte cDNAlibrary. Southern blot analysis suggested that KRG2 is a member of amultigene family. Northern blot analysis revealed a single 4.3-kb mRNAwhose expression is upregulated by KGF. The authors used RNaseprotection assays to determine that serum, EGF, and cytokine IL-1-beta(OMIM Ref. No. 147720) had no effect on KRG2 expression, whileinhibitors of keratinocyte proliferation, such as TGF-beta-1 (OMIM Ref.No. 190180) and TNF-alpha (OMIM Ref. No. 191160), caused a slightreduction in KRG2 expression. Sequence analysis indicated that the KRG2cDNA encodes an 856-amino acid protein that is 32% identical to theyeast gene CHL1. Frank and Werner (1996) hypothesized that KRG2 may beinvolved in cell cycle regulation.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Amann, J.; Kidd, V. J.; Lahti, J. M.: Characterization of putative humanhomologues of the yeast chromosome transmission fidelity gene, CHL1. J.Biol. Chem. 272:3823-3832, 1997; and

Frank, S.; Werner, S.: The human homologue of the yeast CHL1 gene is anovel keratinocyte growth factor-regulated gene. J. Biol. Chem.271:24337-24340, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DDX11 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601150, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dead/h (asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 34 (DDX34,Accession NP_(—)055496.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DDX34 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DDX34,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDX34 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1581, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 34 (DDX34, Accession NP_055496.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DDX34.

Defensin, beta 127 (DEFB127, Accession NP_(—)620713.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DEFB127 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby DEFB127, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DEFB127 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11155, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Defensin, beta 127(DEFB127, Accession NP_(—)620713.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DEFB127.

Digeorge syndrome critical region gene 6 (DGCR6, AccessionNP_(—)005666.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DGCR6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DGCR6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DGCR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4437, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Digeorge syndromecritical region gene 6 (DGCR6, Accession NP_(—)005666.2) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DGCR6.

Digeorge syndrome critical region gene 6-like (DGCR6L, AccessionNP_(—)150282.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DGCR6L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DGCR6L, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DGCR6L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4437, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Digeorge syndromecritical region gene 6-like (DGCR6L, Accession NP_(—)150282.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DGCR6L.

DISPB (Accession NP_(—)277045.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DISPB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DISPB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DISPB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17539, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of DISPB (AccessionNP_(—)277045.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DISPB.

DKFZP434D193 (Accession XP_(—)114297.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434D193 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434D193, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434D193 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9123, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434D193(Accession XP_(—)114297.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434D193.

DKFZP434F122 (Accession NP_(—)056458.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434F122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434F122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434F122 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15958, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434F122(Accession NP_(—)056458.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434F122.

DKFZp434F142 (Accession NP_(—)115630.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434F142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434F142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434F142 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18569, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434F142(Accession NP_(—)115630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434F142.

DKFZp434H055 (Accession XP_(—)064865.3) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434H055 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434H055, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434H055 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15511, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434H055(Accession XP_(—)064865.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434H055.

DKFZp434M1411 (Accession XP_(—)088463.5) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434M1411 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434M1411, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434M1411 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18924, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434M1411(Accession XP_(—)088463.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434M1411.

DKFZP434P0111 (Accession XP_(—)041116.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434P0111 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434P0111, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434P0111 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12595, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434P0111(Accession XP_(—)041116.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434P0111.

DKFZP564J0123 (Accession XP_(—)300857.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564J0123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564J0123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564J0123 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2440, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564J0123(Accession XP_(—)300857.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564J0123.

DKFZP566K1924 (Accession NP_(—)056278.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566K1924 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566K1924, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566K1924 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20108, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566K1924(Accession NP_(—)056278.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566K1924.

DKFZp667M2411 (Accession XP_(—)290795.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667M2411 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667M2411, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667M2411 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19396, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667M2411(Accession XP_(—)290795.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667M2411.

DKFZp761B107 (Accession NP_(—)775734.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8017, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B107(Accession NP_(—)775734.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B107.

DKFZp761L1417 (Accession NP_(—)690877.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761L1417 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761L1417, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761L1417 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2815, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761L1417(Accession NP_(—)690877.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761L1417.

DPCR1 (Accession NP_(—)543146.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DPCR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DPCR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DPCR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6228, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of DPCR1 (AccessionNP_(—)543146.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DPCR1.

DPF3 (Accession NP_(—)036206.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DPF3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DPF3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DPF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1393, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of DPF3 (AccessionNP_(—)036206.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DPF3.

Dishevelled, dsh homolog 3 (drosophila) (DVL3, Accession NP_(—)004414.2)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DVL3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DVL3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDVL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19305, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Dishevelled, dshhomolog 3 (drosophila) (DVL3, Accession NP_(—)004414.2), a gene whichregulates cell proliferation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DVL3.

The function of DVL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Dual-specificitytyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1a (DYRK1A, AccessionNP_(—)567824.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DYRK1A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DYRK1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DYRK1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9660, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Dual-specificitytyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1a (DYRK1A, AccessionNP_(—)567824.1), a gene which regulates cell proliferation and may beinvolved in brain development . and therefore may be associated withDown syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Down syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with DYRK1A.

The function of DYRK1A has been established by previous studies. Shindohet al. (1996) performed exon trapping to find exons within YAC clonesspanning the 2-Mb ‘Down syndrome critical region’ (OMIM Ref. No. 190685)of human chromosome 21. Of more than 160 exons isolated, they found 6that had significant identity at the amino acid level to the Drosophila‘minibrain’ gene. Using 1 of these exons as a probe, they cloned thefull-length human cDNA from a human fetal brain cDNA library. Sequenceanalysis of this cDNA revealed an open reading frame encoding apolypeptide of 754 amino acids. Shindoh et al. (1996) stated that thisgene, termed MNB by them, represents the human homolog of the Drosophilamnb gene and of the rat Dyrk gene. The rat Dyrk gene differs from it byonly 4 amino acids. Northern blot analysis of MNB revealed 2 transcriptsof 6.0 and 7.5 kb. The 6.0-kb transcript was found to be present in alltissues examined, with highest levels of expression in skeletal muscle,testis, fetal lung, and fetal kidney. The 7.5-kb transcript was found tobe expressed at a relatively lower level and was found only in adultheart, placenta, spleen, and testis. Shindoh et al. (1996) concludedthat the human MNB protein may play a significant role in a signalingpathway regulating cell proliferation and may be involved in normalbrain development and in the pathogenesis of Down syndrome.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DYRK1A.Using Down syndrome as a model for complex trait analysis, Smith et al.(1997) sought to identify loci from 21q22.2 which, when present in anextra dose, contribute to learning abnormalities. They generatedlow-copy number transgenic mice, containing 4 different YACs thattogether cover approximately 2 Mb of contiguous DNA from 21q22.2. Theysubjected independent mouse lines derived from each of these YACtransgenes to a series of behavioral and learning assays. Two of the 4YACs caused defects in learning and memory in the transgenic animals,while the other 2 YACs had no effect. The most severe defects werecaused by a 570-kb YAC; the interval responsible for these defects wasnarrowed to a 180-kb critical region as a consequence of YACfragmentation. This region was found to contain the human homolog of theDrosophila ‘minibrain’ gene, and strongly implicated it in learningdefects associated with Down syndrome.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DYRK1A isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shindoh, N.; Kudoh, J.; Maeda, H.; Yamaki, A.; Minoshima, S.; Shimizu,Y.; Shimizu, N.: Cloning of a human homolog of the Drosophilaminibrain/rat Dyrk gene from ‘the Down syndrome critical region’ ofchromosome 21. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 225:92-99, 1996; and

Smith, D. J.; Stevens, M. E.; Sudanagunta, S. P.; Bronson, R. T.;Makhinson, M.; Watabe, A. M.; O'Dell, T. J.; Fung, J.; Weier, H.-U. G.;Cheng, J.-F.; Rubin, E. M.: Functional screeni.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DYRK1A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600855, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dual-specificity tyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulatedkinase 1a (DYRK1A, Accession NP_(—)569122.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DYRK1A BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DYRK1A, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DYRK1ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9660, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Dual-specificitytyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1a (DYRK1A, AccessionNP_(—)569122.1), a gene which regulates cell proliferation and may beinvolved in brain development . and therefore may be associated withDown syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Down syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with DYRK1A.

The function of DYRK1A has been established by previous studies. Shindohet al. (1996) performed exon trapping to find exons within YAC clonesspanning the 2-Mb ‘Down syndrome critical region’ (OMIM Ref. No. 190685)of human chromosome 21. Of more than 160 exons isolated, they found 6that had significant identity at the amino acid level to the Drosophila‘minibrain’ gene. Using 1 of these exons as a probe, they cloned thefull-length human cDNA from a human fetal brain cDNA library. Sequenceanalysis of this cDNA revealed an open reading frame encoding apolypeptide of 754 amino acids. Shindoh et al. (1996) stated that thisgene, termed MNB by them, represents the human homolog of the Drosophilamnb gene and of the rat Dyrk gene. The rat Dyrk gene differs from it byonly 4 amino acids. Northern blot analysis of MNB revealed 2 transcriptsof 6.0 and 7.5 kb. The 6.0-kb transcript was found to be present in alltissues examined, with highest levels of expression in skeletal muscle,testis, fetal lung, and fetal kidney. The 7.5-kb transcript was found tobe expressed at a relatively lower level and was found only in adultheart, placenta, spleen, and testis. Shindoh et al. (1996) concludedthat the human MNB protein may play a significant role in a signalingpathway regulating cell proliferation and may be involved in normalbrain development and in the pathogenesis of Down syndrome.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DYRK1A.Using Down syndrome as a model for complex trait analysis, Smith et al.(1997) sought to identify loci from 21q22.2 which, when present in anextra dose, contribute to learning abnormalities. They generatedlow-copy number transgenic mice, containing 4 different YACs thattogether cover approximately 2 Mb of contiguous DNA from 21q22.2. Theysubjected independent mouse lines derived from each of these YACtransgenes to a series of behavioral and learning assays. Two of the 4YACs caused defects in learning and memory in the transgenic animals,while the other 2 YACs had no effect. The most severe defects werecaused by a 570-kb YAC; the interval responsible for these defects wasnarrowed to a 180-kb critical region as a consequence of YACfragmentation. This region was found to contain the human homolog of theDrosophila ‘minibrain’ gene, and strongly implicated it in learningdefects associated with Down syndrome.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DYRK1A isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shindoh, N.; Kudoh, J.; Maeda, H.; Yamaki, A.; Minoshima, S.; Shimizu,Y.; Shimizu, N.: Cloning of a human homolog of the Drosophilaminibrain/rat Dyrk gene from ‘the Down syndrome critical region’ ofchromosome 21. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 225:92-99, 1996; and

Smith, D. J.; Stevens, M. E.; Sudanagunta, S. P.; Bronson, R. T.;Makhinson, M.; Watabe, A. M.; O'Dell, T. J.; Fung, J.; Weier, H.-U. G.;Cheng, J.-F.; Rubin, E. M.: Functional screeni.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DYRK1A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600855, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dual-specificity tyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulatedkinase 1a (DYRK1A, Accession NP_(—)569121.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DYRK1A BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DYRK1A, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DYRK1ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9660, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Dual-specificitytyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1a (DYRK1A, AccessionNP_(—)569121.1), a gene which regulates cell proliferation and may beinvolved in brain development . and therefore may be associated withDown syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Down syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with DYRK1A.

The function of DYRK1A has been established by previous studies. Shindohet al. (1996) performed exon trapping to find exons within YAC clonesspanning the 2-Mb ‘Down syndrome critical region’ (OMIM Ref. No. 190685)of human chromosome 21. Of more than 160 exons isolated, they found 6that had significant identity at the amino acid level to the Drosophila‘minibrain’ gene. Using 1 of these exons as a probe, they cloned thefull-length human cDNA from a human fetal brain cDNA library. Sequenceanalysis of this cDNA revealed an open reading frame encoding apolypeptide of 754 amino acids. Shindoh et al. (1996) stated that thisgene, termed MNB by them, represents the human homolog of the Drosophilamnb gene and of the rat Dyrk gene. The rat Dyrk gene differs from it byonly 4 amino acids. Northern blot analysis of MNB revealed 2 transcriptsof 6.0 and 7.5 kb. The 6.0-kb transcript was found to be present in alltissues examined, with highest levels of expression in skeletal muscle,testis, fetal lung, and fetal kidney. The 7.5-kb transcript was found tobe expressed at a relatively lower level and was found only in adultheart, placenta, spleen, and testis. Shindoh et al. (1996) concludedthat the human MNB protein may play a significant role in a signalingpathway regulating cell proliferation and may be involved in normalbrain development and in the pathogenesis of Down syndrome.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DYRK1A.Using Down syndrome as a model for complex trait analysis, Smith et al.(1997) sought to identify loci from 21q22.2 which, when present in anextra dose, contribute to learning abnormalities. They generatedlow-copy number transgenic mice, containing 4 different YACs thattogether cover approximately 2 Mb of contiguous DNA from 21q22.2. Theysubjected independent mouse lines derived from each of these YACtransgenes to a series of behavioral and learning assays. Two of the 4YACs caused defects in learning and memory in the transgenic animals,while the other 2 YACs had no effect. The most severe defects werecaused by a 570-kb YAC; the interval responsible for these defects wasnarrowed to a 180-kb critical region as a consequence of YACfragmentation. This region was found to contain the human homolog of theDrosophila ‘minibrain’ gene, and strongly implicated it in learningdefects associated with Down syndrome.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DYRK1A isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shindoh, N.; Kudoh, J.; Maeda, H.; Yamaki, A.; Minoshima, S.; Shimizu,Y.; Shimizu, N.: Cloning of a human homolog of the Drosophilaminibrain/rat Dyrk gene from ‘the Down syndrome critical region’ ofchromosome 21. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 225:92-99, 1996; and

Smith, D. J.; Stevens, M. E.; Sudanagunta, S. P.; Bronson, R. T.;Makhinson, M.; Watabe, A. M.; O'Dell, T. J.; Fung, J.; Weier, H.-U. G.;Cheng, J.-F.; Rubin, E. M.: Functional screeni.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DYRK1A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600855, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dual-specificity tyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulatedkinase 1b (DYRK1B, Accession NP_(—)004705.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DYRK1B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DYRK1B, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DYRK1BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3553, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Dual-specificitytyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1b (DYRK1B, AccessionNP_(—)004705.1), a gene which is a mitogen-activated dual-specificityprotein kinase substrate and therefore may be associated with Coloncancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Colon cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DYRK1B.

The function of DYRK1B has been established by previous studies. TheDYRK1A gene (OMIM Ref. No. 600855), located on human chromosome 21 andencoding a dual-specificity protein kinase, is the human homolog of theDrosophila ‘minibrain’ gene. The minibrain protein product, mnb, isinvolved in postembryonic neurogenesis. By performing RACE on humantestis RNA using primers designed to the catalytic domain of DYRK1A,Leder et al. (1999) isolated a partial DYRK1B cDNA; they obtained thecomplete coding sequence of human DYRK1B by PCR cloning from humantestis cDNA. The putative DYRK1B peptide has a domain structure similarto that of DYRK1A, with a kinase domain flanked by a 110-amino acidN-terminal domain and a 198-amino acid C-terminal domain. Human DYRK1Aand DYRK1B proteins are 84% identical in the N-terminal and catalyticdomains but show no extended similarity in the C-terminal region.Northern blot analysis detected a 2.4-kb DYRK1B transcript in testis andskeletal muscle. Expression of DYRK1B as a GFP fusion protein in COS-7cells localized the protein to the nucleus. Human and mouse DYRK1Bproteins share 97% sequence identity. Lee et al. (2000) cloned the samegene, which they designated MIRK for ‘minibrain-related kinase.’ Theyfound that the encoded protein kinase enables colon carcinoma cells tosurvive under certain stress conditions. MIRK is a mitogen-activatedprotein kinase substrate but is downregulated by activated extracellularsignal-regulated kinases (ERKs) in vivo. MIRK contains a PEST regioncharacteristic of rapidly turned over proteins and is broken down to a57-kD form only in the nucleus. MIRK mRNA levels were elevated inseveral types of carcinomas, and MIRK protein was detected in each of 7colon carcinoma cell lines. Mirk was expressed at a higher protein levelin Western blots from 3 of 8 colon cancers compared with paired normalcolon tissue, suggesting that Mirk plays a role in the evolution of asubset of colon cancers. MIRK is not mutated in colon carcinomas.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Leder, S.; Weber, Y.; Altafaj, X.; Estivill, X.; Joost, H.-G.; Becker,W.: Cloning and characterization of DYRK1B, a novel member of the DYRKfamily of protein kinases. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 254:474-479,1999; and

Lee, K.; Deng, X.; Friedman, E.: Mirk protein kinase is amitogen-activated protein kinase substrate that mediates survival ofcolon cancer cells. Cancer Res. 60: 3631-3637, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DYRK1B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604556, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dual-specificity tyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulatedkinase 1b (DYRK1B, Accession NP_(—)006475.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DYRK1B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DYRK1B, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DYRK1BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3553, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Dual-specificitytyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1b (DYRK1B, AccessionNP_(—)006475.1), a gene which is a mitogen-activated dual-specificityprotein kinase substrate and therefore may be associated with Coloncancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Colon cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DYRK1B.

The function of DYRK1B has been established by previous studies. TheDYRK1A gene (OMIM Ref. No. 600855), located on human chromosome 21 andencoding a dual-specificity protein kinase, is the human homolog of theDrosophila ‘minibrain’ gene. The minibrain protein product, mnb, isinvolved in postembryonic neurogenesis. By performing RACE on humantestis RNA using primers designed to the catalytic domain of DYRK1A,Leder et al. (1999) isolated a partial DYRK1B cDNA; they obtained thecomplete coding sequence of human DYRK1B by PCR cloning from humantestis cDNA. The putative DYRK1B peptide has a domain structure similarto that of DYRK1A, with a kinase domain flanked by a 110-amino acidN-terminal domain and a 198-amino acid C-terminal domain. Human DYRK1Aand DYRK1B proteins are 84% identical in the N-terminal and catalyticdomains but show no extended similarity in the C-terminal region.Northern blot analysis detected a 2.4-kb DYRK1B transcript in testis andskeletal muscle. Expression of DYRK1B as a GFP fusion protein in COS-7cells localized the protein to the nucleus. Human and mouse DYRK1Bproteins share 97% sequence identity. Lee et al. (2000) cloned the samegene, which they designated MIRK for ‘minibrain-related kinase.’ Theyfound that the encoded protein kinase enables colon carcinoma cells tosurvive under certain stress conditions. MIRK is a mitogen-activatedprotein kinase substrate but is downregulated by activated extracellularsignal-regulated kinases (ERKs) in vivo. MIRK contains a PEST regioncharacteristic of rapidly turned over proteins and is broken down to a57-kD form only in the nucleus. MIRK mRNA levels were elevated inseveral types of carcinomas, and MIRK protein was detected in each of 7colon carcinoma cell lines. Mirk was expressed at a higher protein levelin Western blots from 3 of 8 colon cancers compared with paired normalcolon tissue, suggesting that Mirk plays a role in the evolution of asubset of colon cancers. MIRK is not mutated in colon carcinomas.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Leder, S.; Weber, Y.; Altafaj, X.; Estivill, X.; Joost, H.-G.; Becker,W.: Cloning and characterization of DYRK1B, a novel member of the DYRKfamily of protein kinases. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 254:474-479,1999; and

Lee, K.; Deng, X.; Friedman, E.: Mirk protein kinase is amitogen-activated protein kinase substrate that mediates survival ofcolon cancer cells. Cancer Res. 60: 3631-3637, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DYRK1B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604556, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dual-specificity tyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulatedkinase 1b (DYRK1B, Accession NP_(—)006474.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DYRK1B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DYRK1B, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DYRK1BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3553, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Dual-specificitytyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1b (DYRK1B, AccessionNP_(—)006474.1), a gene which is a mitogen-activated dual-specificityprotein kinase substrate and therefore may be associated with Coloncancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Colon cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DYRK1B.

The function of DYRK1B has been established by previous studies. TheDYRK1A gene (OMIM Ref. No. 600855), located on human chromosome 21 andencoding a dual-specificity protein kinase, is the human homolog of theDrosophila ‘minibrain’ gene. The minibrain protein product, mnb, isinvolved in postembryonic neurogenesis. By performing RACE on humantestis RNA using primers designed to the catalytic domain of DYRK1A,Leder et al. (1999) isolated a partial DYRK1B cDNA; they obtained thecomplete coding sequence of human DYRK1B by PCR cloning from humantestis cDNA. The putative DYRK1B peptide has a domain structure similarto that of DYRK1A, with a kinase domain flanked by a 110-amino acidN-terminal domain and a 198-amino acid C-terminal domain. Human DYRK1Aand DYRK1B proteins are 84% identical in the N-terminal and catalyticdomains but show no extended similarity in the C-terminal region.Northern blot analysis detected a 2.4-kb DYRK1B transcript in testis andskeletal muscle. Expression of DYRK1B as a GFP fusion protein in COS-7cells localized the protein to the nucleus. Human and mouse DYRK1Bproteins share 97% sequence identity. Lee et al. (2000) cloned the samegene, which they designated MIRK for ‘minibrain-related kinase.’ Theyfound that the encoded protein kinase enables colon carcinoma cells tosurvive under certain stress conditions. MIRK is a mitogen-activatedprotein kinase substrate but is downregulated by activated extracellularsignal-regulated kinases (ERKs) in vivo. MIRK contains a PEST regioncharacteristic of rapidly turned over proteins and is broken down to a57-kD form only in the nucleus. MIRK mRNA levels were elevated inseveral types of carcinomas, and MIRK protein was detected in each of 7colon carcinoma cell lines. Mirk was expressed at a higher protein levelin Western blots from 3 of 8 colon cancers compared with paired normalcolon tissue, suggesting that Mirk plays a role in the evolution of asubset of colon cancers. MIRK is not mutated in colon carcinomas.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Leder, S.; Weber, Y.; Altafaj, X.; Estivill, X.; Joost, H.-G.; Becker,W.: Cloning and characterization of DYRK1B, a novel member of the DYRKfamily of protein kinases. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 254:474-479,1999. ; and

Lee, K.; Deng, X.; Friedman, E.: Mirk protein kinase is amitogen-activated protein kinase substrate that mediates survival ofcolon cancer cells. Cancer Res. 60: 3631-3637, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DYRK1B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604556, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. EAT2 (Accession NP_(—)444512.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EAT2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EAT2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EAT2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4918, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of EAT2 (AccessionNP_(—)444512.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EAT2.

EFS (Accession NP_(—)115835.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EFS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEFS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EFS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1802, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of EFS (AccessionNP_(—)115835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EFS.

EFS (Accession NP_(—)005855.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EFS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEFS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EFS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1802, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of EFS (AccessionNP_(—)005855.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EFS.

Early growth response 3 (EGR3, Accession NP_(—)004421.2) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EGR3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby EGR3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EGR3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4416, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Early growthresponse 3 (EGR3, Accession NP_(—)004421.2), a gene which is a putativetranscription factor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EGR3.

The function of EGR3 has been established by previous studies. The humanEGR3 gene was described by Patwardhan et al. (1991) as predicting a387-amino acid protein containing 3 C2H2 zinc fingers nearly identicalto those of EGR1 and EGR2. The EGR3 gene has a single intron. The genewas known to be induced in various brain regions in response to stressor following focal brain injury. Morris et al. (1998) stated that, inthe SCN, it probably participates in the transcriptional regulation ofgenes in response to retinal input, as had been proposed for FOS. Musclespindles are skeletal muscle sensory organs that provide axial and limbposition information (proprioception) to the central nervous system.Spindles consist of encapsulated muscle fibers (intrafusal fibers) thatare innervated by specialized motor and sensory axons. Tourtellotte andMilbrandt (1998) found that mice rendered deficient in Egr3 by genetargeting had gait ataxia, increased frequency of perinatal mortality,scoliosis, resting tremors, and ptosis. Although extrafusal skeletalmuscle fibers appeared normal, Egr3-deficient animals lacked musclespindles, a finding that is consistent with their profound gait ataxia.Egr3 was highly expressed in developing muscle spindles, but not in IIaafferent neurons or their terminals during developmental periods thatcoincided with the induction of spindle morphogenesis by sensoryafferent axons. These results indicated that type I myotubes aredependent upon Egr3-mediated transcription for proper spindledevelopment.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Morris, M. E.; Viswanathan, N.; Kuhlman, S.; Davis, F. C.; Weitz, C. J.:A screen for genes induced in the suprachiasmatic nucleus by light.Science 279:1544-1547, 1998; and

Tourtellotte, W. G.; Milbrandt, J.: Sensory ataxia and muscle spindleagenesis in mice lacking the transcription factor Egr3. Nature Genet.20:87-91, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EGR3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602419, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Enolase 2, (gamma, neuronal) (ENO2, Accession NP_(—)001966.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ENO2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ENO2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofENO2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13106, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Enolase 2, (gamma,neuronal) (ENO2, Accession NP_(—)001966.1), a gene which converts2-phospho-D-glycerate to phosphoenolpyruvate in glycolysis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ENO2.

The function of ENO2 has been established by previous studies. Theenolases (phosphopyruvate hydratase; EC 4.2.1.11) catalyze theinterconversion of 2-phosphoglycerate to phosphoenolpyruvate in theglycolytic pathway. The functional enzyme is a dimer made up of subunitsreferred to as alpha, beta, and gamma. In mammals there are at least 3isoforms of enolase characterized by different tissue distributions aswell as by distinct biochemical and immunologic properties. The alpha-,or nonneuronal, enolase (ENO1; 172430) is a nearly ubiquitous form,found in almost all tissues, and its expression precedes that of theother isoforms in the early stage of embryonic development. The beta-,or muscle-specific, enolase (ENO3; 131370) is present in adult skeletalmuscle, and the gamma-, or neuron- specific, enolase (ENO2) is the majorform found in mature neurons and in cells of neuronal origin. Enolase-2is determined by a gene on chromosome 12 (Grzeschik, 1976).Herbschleb-Voogt et al. (1978) confirmed assignment to chromosome 12 byshowing synteny with LDHB and PEPB in man-mouse hybrids. Mattei et al.(1982) assigned ENO2 to 12p11-qter by study of cells trisomic for12pter-p11. Law and Kao (1982) also assigned the gene to chromosome 12.By in situ hybridization, Craig et al. (1989, 1990) localized ENO2 to12p13. Oliva et al. (1991) demonstrated that the ENO2 gene contains 12exons distributed over 9,213 nucleotides. The putative promoter regionlacks canonical TATA and CAAT boxes, is very G+C-rich, and containsseveral potential regulatory sequences.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Oliva, D.; Cali, L.; Feo, S.; Giallongo, A.: Complete structure of thehuman gene encoding neuron-specific enolase. Genomics 10:157-165, 1991;and

Hinks, L. J.; Day, I. N. M.: Further studies of enolase loci. (Abstract)Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 58:1854 only, 1991.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ENO2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 131360, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Era g-protein-like 1 (e. coli) (ERAL1, AccessionNP_(—)005693.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ERAL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ERAL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ERAL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5170, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Era g-protein-like1 (e. coli) (ERAL1, Accession NP_(—)005693.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ERAL1.

V-erb-b2 erythroblastic leukemia viral oncogene homolog 3 (avian)(ERBB3, Accession NP_(—)001973.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ERBB3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ERBB3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ERBB3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12198, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of V-erb-b2erythroblastic leukemia viral oncogene homolog 3 (avian) (ERBB3,Accession NP_(—)001973.1), a gene which binds and is activated byneuregulins and ntak. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ERBB3.

The function of ERBB3 has been established by previous studies. Kraus etal. (1989) detected a DNA fragment related to but distinct fromepidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR; 131550) and ERBB2 (OMIM Ref. No.164870). cDNA cloning showed a predicted 148-kD transmembranepolypeptide with structural features identifying it as a member of theERBB gene family, prompting the designation ERBB3. Markedly elevatedERBB3 mRNA levels were demonstrated in certain human mammary tumor celllines, suggesting that it may play a role in some human malignanciesjust as does EGFR (also called ERBB1). Epidermal growth factor (OMIMRef. No. 131530), transforming growth factor alpha (OMIM Ref. No.190170), and amphiregulin (OMIM Ref. No. 104640) are structurally andfunctionally related growth regulatory proteins. They all are secretedpolypeptides that bind to the 170-kD cell-surface EGF receptor,activating its intrinsic kinase activity. Plowman et al. (1990)speculated that these 3 proteins may differentially interact with ahomolog of EGFR. They failed to show any interaction between these 3secreted growth factors and ERBB2, a known EGFR-related protein.Searching for other members of this family of receptor tyrosine kinases,however, they cloned and studied the expression of ERBB3, which theyreferred to as HER3. The cDNA was isolated from a human carcinoma cellline, and its 6-kb transcript was identified in various human tissues.Carraway et al. (1994) demonstrated that ERBB3 is a receptor forheregulin (OMIM Ref. No. 142445) and is capable of mediatingHGL-stimulated tyrosine phosphorylation of itself. By in situhybridization, Kraus et al. (1989) mapped the ERBB3 gene to chromosome12q13.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kraus, M. H.; Issing, W.; Miki, T.; Popescu, N. C.; Aaronson, S. A.:Isolation and characterization of ERBB3, a third member of theERBB/epidermal growth factor receptor family: evidence foroverexpression in a subset of human mammary tumors. Proc. Nat. Acad.Sci. 86:9193-9197, 1989; and

Plowman, G. D.; Whitney, G. S.; Neubauer, M. G.; Green, J. M.; McDonald,V. L.; Todaro, G. J.; Shoyab, M.: Molecular cloning and expression of anadditional epidermal growth factor rece.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ERBB3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 190151, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Extra spindle poles like 1 (s. cerevisiae) (ESPL1, AccessionNP_(—)036423.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ESPL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ESPL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ESPL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2372, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Extra spindle poleslike 1 (s. cerevisiae) (ESPL1, Accession NP_(—)036423.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ESPL1.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)058642.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)058642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653087.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653086.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653085.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

Family with sequence similarity 3, member a (FAM3A, AccessionNP_(—)068578.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FAM3A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FAM3A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FAM3A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11015, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Family withsequence similarity 3, member a (FAM3A, Accession NP_(—)068578.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FAM3A.

FBXW8 (Accession NP_(—)036306.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXW8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FBXW8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15570, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)036306.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW8.

FBXW8 (Accession NP_(—)699179.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXW8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FBXW8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15570, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)699179.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW8.

FLJ00001 (Accession XP_(—)088525.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ00001 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ00001 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ00001, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00001BINDING SITE1 and FLJ00001 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9347 and SEQID:3839 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00001 (AccessionXP_(—)088525.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ00001.

FLJ00024 (Accession XP_(—)033361.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ00024 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ00024, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00024BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16819, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00024 (AccessionXP_(—)033361.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ00024.

FLJ00024 (Accession NP_(—)203745.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ00024 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ00024, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00024BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16819, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00024 (AccessionNP_(—)203745.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ00024.

FLJ00103 (Accession XP_(—)036104.5) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ00103 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00103,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00103 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7642, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00103 (AccessionXP_(—)036104.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ00103.

FLJ10900 (Accession NP_(—)060734.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10900 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10900,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10900 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16238, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10900 (AccessionNP_(—)060734.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10900.

FLJ10922 (Accession NP_(—)060743.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10922 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10922 (AccessionNP_(—)060743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10922.

FLJ11151 (Accession NP_(—)060810.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11151 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11151,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11151 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11328, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11151 (AccessionNP_(—)060810.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11151.

FLJ12660 (Accession NP_(—)079428.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12660 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12660,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12660 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12660 (AccessionNP_(—)079428.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12660.

FLJ13204 (Accession NP_(—)079037.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13204 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13204,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13204 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3368, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13204 (AccessionNP_(—)079037.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13204.

FLJ13215 (Accession NP_(—)079280.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13215 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13215 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ13215, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13215BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13215 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18857 andSEQ ID:5332 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13215 (AccessionNP_(—)079280.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13215.

FLJ13639 (Accession NP_(—)078981.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13639 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13639,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13639 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19873, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13639 (AccessionNP_(—)078981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13639.

FLJ14007 (Accession NP_(—)078975.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14007 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14007,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14007 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14007 (AccessionNP_(—)078975.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14007.

FLJ14050 (Accession NP_(—)079145.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14050 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14050,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14050 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19808, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14050 (AccessionNP_(—)079145.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14050.

FLJ20487 (Accession NP_(—)060311.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20487 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20487,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20487 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14156, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20487 (AccessionNP_(—)060311.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20487.

FLJ20619 (Accession NP_(—)060374.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20619 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20619,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20619 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9038, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20619 (AccessionNP_(—)060374.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20619.

FLJ20825 (Accession NP_(—)060432.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20825 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20825,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20825 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20825 (AccessionNP_(—)060432.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20825.

FLJ21977 (Accession NP_(—)115589.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21977 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21977,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21977 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19347, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21977 (AccessionNP_(—)115589.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21977.

FLJ22160 (Accession NP_(—)078861.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22160 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22160,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22160 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4897, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22160 (AccessionNP_(—)078861.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22160.

FLJ22169 (Accession NP_(—)076990.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22169 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22169,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22169 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22169 (AccessionNP_(—)076990.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22169.

FLJ22329 (Accession NP_(—)078932.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22329 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22329,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22329 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2748, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22329 (AccessionNP_(—)078932.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22329.

FLJ22678 (Accession NP_(—)078812.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22678 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22678,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22678 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5171, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22678 (AccessionNP_(—)078812.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22678.

FLJ23420 (Accession NP_(—)079337.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23420 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23420,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23420 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20060, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23420 (AccessionNP_(—)079337.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23420.

FLJ30317 (Accession NP_(—)742148.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ30317 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30317,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30317 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19586, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30317 (AccessionNP_(—)742148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ30317.

FLJ30473 (Accession NP_(—)653305.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ30473 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30473,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30473 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18935, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30473 (AccessionNP_(—)653305.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ30473.

FLJ31131 (Accession NP_(—)689748.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ31131 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31131,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31131 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15810, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31131 (AccessionNP_(—)689748.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ31131.

FLJ31713 (Accession NP_(—)689788.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ31713 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31713,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31713 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19852, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31713 (AccessionNP_(—)689788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ31713.

FLJ31819 (Accession NP_(—)689742.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ31819 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31819,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31819 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18693, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31819 (AccessionNP_(—)689742.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ31819.

FLJ31821 (Accession NP_(—)694574.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ31821 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31821,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31821 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:855, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31821 (AccessionNP_(—)694574.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ31821.

FLJ32065 (Accession NP_(—)694577.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32065 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32065,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32065 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15838, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32065 (AccessionNP_(—)694577.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32065.

FLJ32069 (Accession NP_(—)694578.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32069 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32069,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32069 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10747, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32069 (AccessionNP_(—)694578.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32069.

FLJ32784 (Accession NP_(—)653224.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32784 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32784,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32784 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7437, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32784 (AccessionNP_(—)653224.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32784.

FLJ33610 (Accession NP_(—)775968.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ33610 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33610,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33610 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33610 (AccessionNP_(—)775968.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ33610.

FLJ33641 (Accession NP_(—)689900.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ33641 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33641,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33641 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15987, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33641 (AccessionNP_(—)689900.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ33641.

FLJ33817 (Accession NP_(—)689561.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ33817 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33817,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33817 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19519, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33817 (AccessionNP_(—)689561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ33817.

FLJ35220 (Accession NP_(—)775898.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ35220 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35220,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35220 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35220 (AccessionNP_(—)775898.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ35220.

FLJ35283 (Accession NP_(—)689915.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ35283 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35283,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35283 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35283 (AccessionNP_(—)689915.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ35283.

FLJ35613 (Accession NP_(—)775924.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ35613 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35613,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35613 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6698, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35613 (AccessionNP_(—)775924.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ35613.

FLJ37478 (Accession NP_(—)848652.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ37478 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37478,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37478 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7911, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37478 (AccessionNP_(—)848652.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ37478.

FLJ38628 (Accession NP_(—)689480.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ38628 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38628,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38628 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3281, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38628 (AccessionNP_(—)689480.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ38628.

FLJ38792 (Accession NP_(—)848615.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ38792 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38792,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38792 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38792 (AccessionNP_(—)848615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ38792.

FLJ39249 (Accession NP_(—)775935.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ39249 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39249,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39249 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16239, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39249 (AccessionNP_(—)775935.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ39249.

Flavin containing monooxygenase 4 (FMO4, Accession NP_(—)002013.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FMO4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FMO4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FMO4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13036, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Flavin containingmonooxygenase 4 (FMO4, Accession NP_(—)002013.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FMO4.

Frequenin homolog (drosophila) (FREQ, Accession NP_(—)055101.2) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FREQ BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FREQ, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FREQBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12692, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Frequenin homolog(drosophila) (FREQ, Accession NP_(—)055101.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FREQ.

Ferritin, light polypeptide (FTL, Accession NP_(—)000137.2) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FTL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FTL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FTL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Ferritin, lightpolypeptide (FTL, Accession NP_(—)000137.2), a gene which stores iron ina soluble, nontoxic, readily available form. and therefore is associatedwith Hereditary hyperferritinemia-cataract syndrome. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofHereditary hyperferritinemia-cataract syndrome, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with FTL.

The function of FTL has been established by previous studies. Beaumontet al. (1995) identified a mutation in the iron-responsive element (IRE)in the 5- prime noncoding region of the FTL gene (134790.0001) in thehyperferritinemia- cataract syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 600886). Ferritin isthe major intracellular iron storage protein in all organisms. It hasthe shape of a hollow sphere that permits entry of a variable amount ofiron for storage as ferric hydroxide phosphate complexes. Mammalianliver and spleen ferritin (relative mass about 450,000) consists of 24subunits of 2 species, the heavy subunit (relative mass =21,000) and thelight subunit (relative mass =19,000). Brown et al. (1983) presentedevidence that, in the rat, the 2 species of subunits are coded byseparate mRNAs. Furthermore, a family of genes appear to encode thelight subunit. Studies of ferritin synthesis in cell-free systemssuggested that the H and L subunits have different mRNA molecules(Watanabe and Drysdale, 1981). By study of human/Chinese hamster hybridcells and use of a radioimmunoassay specific for human ferritin, Caskeyet al. (1983) showed that chromosome 19 encodes the structural gene forferritin. Thus, mutation in the structural gene for ferritin is notresponsible for hemochromatosis (OMIM Ref. No. 235200), since thatdisorder is coded by chromosome 6. By in situ hybridization, McGill etal. (1984) confirmed the assignment of the light chain gene tochromosome 19 but concluded that the heavy chain is encoded by 1p. Bystudy of hamster-human and mouse-human hybrid cells, some withtranslocations involving chromosome 19, Worwood et al. (1985) concludedthat light subunits of ferritin (rich in human spleen ferritin) arecoded by a gene in segment 19q13.3-qter and that the gene for the heavysubunit (rich in human heart ferritin) is located on chromosome 11. Byminiaturized restriction enzyme analysis of sorted chromosomes, Lebo etal. (1985) demonstrated ferritin light-chain genes on at least 3chromosomes. Munro et al. (1988) reviewed information on the ferritingenes. They pointed out that in both the rat and the human, severalferritin pseudogenes can be recognized not only because they are flankedby 5-prime and 3-prime direct repeats representing the site of theirretroinsertion into the chromatin, but also because they differ fromfunctional genes by the absence of introns and by the presence ofpolyadenylic acid tails that have been inserted onto the 3-prime end ofthe messenger transcription of the functional gene. They cited theevidence of Santoro et al. (1986) and of Hentze et al. (1986) that thereis only one expressed H and one expressed L gene in the human genome.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Beaumont, C.; Leneuve, P.; Devaux, I.; Scoazec, J.-Y.; Berthier, M.;Loiseau, M.- N.; Grandchamp, B.; Bonneau, D.: Mutation in the ironresponsive element of the L ferritin mRNA in a family with dominanthyperferritinaemia and cataract. Nature Genet. 11:444-446, 1995; and

Worwood, M.; Brook, J. D.; Cragg, S. J.; Hellkuhl, B.; Jones, B. M.;Perera, P.; Roberts, S. H.; Shaw, D. J.: Assignment of human ferritingenes to chromosomes 11 and 19q13.3-19qter. H.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FTL are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 134790, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fyve and coiled-coil domain containing 1 (FYCO1, AccessionNP_(—)078789.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FYCO1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FYCO1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FYCO1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19663, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Fyve andcoiled-coil domain containing 1 (FYCO1, Accession NP_(—)078789.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FYCO1.

Grb2-associated binding protein 2 (GAB2, Accession NP_(—)036428.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAB2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GAB2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GAB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7245, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Grb2-associatedbinding protein 2 (GAB2, Accession NP_(—)036428.1), a gene which act asadapters for transmitting various signals. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GAB2.

The function of GAB2 has been established by previous studies. The GAB2gene encodes a 100-kd adapter molecule that is the principal activatorof phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase (PIK3; OMIM Ref. No. 171833) inresponse to activation of the high affinity IgE receptor (see OMIM Ref.No. 147140). Zhao et al. (1999) demonstrated that upon tyrosinephosphorylation, GAB2 physically interacts with SHP2 tyrosinephosphatase and GRB2 adapter protein (OMIM Ref. No. 604330). GAB2 has aninhibitory effect on the activation of ELK1 (OMIM Ref. No.311040)-dependent transcription triggered by a dominant active Ras (OMIMRef. No. 190020) mutant or under growth factor stimulation, whereas GAB1acts to potentiate slightly the ELK1 activity in the same system. Incontrast to the reciprocal effects of GAB1 and GAB2 in mediating ELK1induction, these 2 molecules have a similar function in extracellularsignal-regulated kinase activation induced by either oncogenic Ras orgrowth factor stimulation. Zhao et al. (1999) concluded that GAB1 andGAB2 may have distinct roles in coupling cytoplasmic-nuclear signaltransduction.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of GAB2.Gu et al. (2001) generated mice deficient in Gab2 by homologousrecombination. Gab2 -/- mice were viable and generally healthy; however,the response of Gab2 -/-mast cells to stimulation of the high affinityIgE receptor Fc-epsilon-RI (see OMIM Ref. No. 147140) was defective.Accordingly, allergic reactions, such as passive cutaneous and systemicanaphylaxis, were markedly impaired in Gab -/- mice. Biochemicalanalyses revealed that signaling pathways dependent onphosphatidylinositol-3 hydroxykinase (PI3K), a critical component of theFc-epsilon-RI signaling, were defective in Gab2 -/-mast cells. Gu et al.(2001) concluded that GAB2 is the principal activator of PI3K inresponse to Fc-epsilon-RI activation, thereby providing genetic evidencethat Dos/Gab family scaffolds regulate the PI3K pathway in vivo.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for GAB2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gu, H.; Saito, K.; Klaman, L. D.; Shen, J.; Fleming, T.; Wang, Y.-P.;Pratt, J. C.; Lin, G.; Lim, B.; Kinet, J.-P.; Neel, B. G.: Essentialrole for Gab2 in the allergic response. Nature 412:186-190, 2001; and

Zhao, C.; y, D.-H.; Shen, R.; Feng, G.-S.: Gab2, a new pleckstrinhomology domain-containing adapter protein, acts to uncouple signalingfrom ERK kinase to Elk- 1. J. Biol. Chem. 274.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GAB2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606203, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Grb2-associated binding protein 2 (GAB2, AccessionNP_(—)536739.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GAB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GAB2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7245, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Grb2-associatedbinding protein 2 (GAB2, Accession NP_(—)536739.1), a gene which act asadapters for transmitting various signals. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GAB2.

The function of GAB2 has been established by previous studies. The GAB2gene encodes a 100-kd adapter molecule that is the principal activatorof phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase (PIK3; OMIM Ref. No. 171833) inresponse to activation of the high affinity IgE receptor (see OMIM Ref.No. 147140). Zhao et al. (1999) demonstrated that upon tyrosinephosphorylation, GAB2 physically interacts with SHP2 tyrosinephosphatase and GRB2 adapter protein (OMIM Ref. No. 604330). GAB2 has aninhibitory effect on the activation of ELK1 (OMIM Ref. No.311040)-dependent transcription triggered by a dominant active Ras (OMIMRef. No. 190020) mutant or under growth factor stimulation, whereas GAB1acts to potentiate slightly the ELK1 activity in the same system. Incontrast to the reciprocal effects of GAB1 and GAB2 in mediating ELK1induction, these 2 molecules have a similar function in extracellularsignal-regulated kinase activation induced by either oncogenic Ras orgrowth factor stimulation. Zhao et al. (1999) concluded that GAB1 andGAB2 may have distinct roles in coupling cytoplasmic-nuclear signaltransduction.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of GAB2.Gu et al. (2001) generated mice deficient in Gab2 by homologousrecombination. Gab2 -/- mice were viable and generally healthy; however,the response of Gab2 -/-mast cells to stimulation of the high affinityIgE receptor Fc-epsilon-RI (see OMIM Ref. No. 147140) was defective.Accordingly, allergic reactions, such as passive cutaneous and systemicanaphylaxis, were markedly impaired in Gab -/- mice. Biochemicalanalyses revealed that signaling pathways dependent onphosphatidylinositol-3 hydroxykinase (PI3K), a critical component of theFc-epsilon-RI signaling, were defective in Gab2 -/-mast cells. Gu et al.(2001) concluded that GAB2 is the principal activator of PI3K inresponse to Fc-epsilon-RI activation, thereby providing genetic evidencethat Dos/Gab family scaffolds regulate the PI3K pathway in vivo.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for GAB2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gu, H.; Saito, K.; Klaman, L. D.; Shen, J.; Fleming, T.; Wang, Y.-P.;Pratt, J. C.; Lin, G.; Lim, B.; Kinet, J.-P.; Neel, B. G.: Essentialrole for Gab2 in the allergic response. Nature 412:186-190, 2001; and

Zhao, C.; y, D.-H.; Shen, R.; Feng, G.-S.: Gab2, a new pleckstrinhomology domain-containing adapter protein, acts to uncouple signalingfrom ERK kinase to Elk- 1. J. Biol. Chem. 274.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GAB2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606203, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1,Accession NP_(—)001461.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GABBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GABBR1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABBR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19441, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-aminobutyricacid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, Accession NP_(—)001461.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GABBR1.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, AccessionNP_(—)068704.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GABBR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABBR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19441, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-aminobutyricacid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, Accession NP_(—)068704.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GABBR1.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, AccessionNP_(—)068705.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GABBR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABBR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19441, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-aminobutyricacid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, Accession NP_(—)068705.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GABBR1.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, AccessionNP_(—)068703.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GABBR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABBR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19441, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-aminobutyricacid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, Accession NP_(—)068703.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GABBR1.

Gata binding protein 4 (GATA4, Accession NP_(—)002043.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GATA4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GATA4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GATA4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:980, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Gata bindingprotein 4 (GATA4, Accession NP_(—)002043.1), a gene which regulatesgenes critical for myocardial differentiation and function. andtherefore may be associated with Cardiac hypertrophy and sexcord-derived ovarian tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Cardiac hypertrophy and sexcord-derived ovarian tumors, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GATA4.

The function of GATA4 has been established by previous studies. Hasegawaet al. (1997) presented evidence implicating GATA4 as a mediator ofchanges in gene expression associated with cardiac hypertrophy. Theauthors injected a luciferase reporter construct driven by the cardiacbeta-myosin heavy chain (MYH7; 160760) promoter region into ratmyocardium in vivo. Cardiac hypertrophy was induced by surgical aorticconstriction. Reporter gene expression in hypertrophic myocardium after23 days was 3 times higher than that in sham controls (P less than0.005); however, mutation of the GATA motif markedly reduced thisresponse. Hasegawa et al. (1997) concluded that interaction betweenGATA4 and the GATA element plays a role in the transcriptionalactivation of MYH7 during pressure overload cardiac hypertrophy.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of GATA4.Crispino et al. (2001) created mice harboring a single amino acidreplacement in Gata4 that impaired the ability of the protein tointeract with Fog2. These mice died just after embryonic day 12.5 andexhibited features similar to Fog2-null embryos, most notably absence ofcoronary vasculature and reduced staining for Flk1 (OMIM Ref. No.191306) and intracellular adhesion molecule-2 (ICAM2; 146630). However,the Gata4 mutant mice also showed semilunar cardiac valve defects and adouble-outlet right ventricle not seen in Fog2-null mice. Crispino etal. (2001) concluded that GATA4 function is dependent on interactionwith FOG2 and likely with an additional cardiac-specific FOG protein.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for GATA4 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Crispino, J. D.; Lodish, M. B.; Thurberg, B. L.; Litovsky, S. H.;Collins, T.; Molkentin, J. D.; Orkin, S. H.: Proper coronary vasculardevelopment and heart morphogenesis depend on interaction of GATA-4 withFOG cofactors. Genes Dev. 15:839-844, 2001; and

Hasegawa, K.; Lee, S. J.; Jobe, S. M.; Markham, B. E.; Kitsis, R. N.:cis-acting sequences that mediate induction of beta-myosin heavy chaingene expression during left ventricular hyp.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GATA4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600576, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Golgi-specific brefeldin a resistance factor 1 (GBF1,Accession NP_(—)004184.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GBF1 BINDING SITE1 and GBF1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byGBF1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GBF1 BINDING SITE1 andGBF1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2843 and SEQ ID:12139respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Golgi-specificbrefeldin a resistance factor 1 (GBF1, Accession NP_(—)004184.1), a genewhich promotes guanine-nucleotide exchange on arf5. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GBF1.

The function of GBF1 has been established by previous studies. Membersof the Sec7 domain family share a conserved region that forms acatalytic fold with guanine nucleotide exchange activity. In vitro, theSec7 domain of several proteins catalyzes the activation ofADP-ribosylation factors (ARFs; OMIM Ref. No. 103180), suggesting thatmembers of the Sec7 domain family represent specific guanine nucleotideexchange factors for the ARF GTPase family. Nagase et al. (1996)isolated KIAA0248, a partial cDNA from immature myeloid cells encoding aprotein with homology to S. cerevisiae Sec7. Using 5-prime RACE, Mansouret al. (1998) isolated a cDNA corresponding to the remainder of thecoding sequence. They designated the gene GBF1 (Golgi-specific brefeldinA resistance factor-1). The predicted 1,859-amino acid protein has a pIof 5.55 and contains a Sec7 domain and a proline-rich C terminus. A 7-kbGBF1 mRNA was expressed in all tissues tested by Northern blot analysis.By analysis of a somatic cell hybrid panel and by fluorescence in situhybridization, Mansour et al. (1998) mapped the GBF1 gene to 10q24.Another Sec7 domain family member, PSD (OMIM Ref. No. 602327), maps tothe same region.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mansour, S. J.; Herbrick, J.-A.; Scherer, S. W.; Melancon, P.: HumanGBF1 is a ubiquitously expressed gene of the Sec7 domain family mappingto 10q24. Genomics 54:323-327, 1998; and

Nagase, T.; Seki, N.; Ishikawa, K.; Ohira, M.; Kawarabayasi, Y.; Ohara,O.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Miyajima, N.; Nomura, N.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human g.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GBF1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603698, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. GENX-3414 (Accession NP_(—)003934.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GENX-3414 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGENX-3414, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GENX-3414 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of GENX-3414(Accession NP_(—)003934.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GENX-3414.

Gamma-glutamyltransferase-like activity 1 (GGTLA1, AccessionNP_(—)004112.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GGTLA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GGTLA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GGTLA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9172, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-glutamyltransferase-like activity 1 (GGTLA1, AccessionNP_(—)004112.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GGTLA1.

G protein-coupled receptor 56 (GPR56, Accession NP_(—)005673.2) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR56 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR56, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR56BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11435, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 56 (GPR56, Accession NP_(—)005673.2), a gene which transducesextracellular signals through heterotrimeric G proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPR56.

The function of GPR56 has been established by previous studies. Gprotein- coupled receptors (GPRs), which are characterized by thepresence of 7 transmembrane domains, are divided into several classesbased on sequence characteristics. Class B GPRs, or the secretin-likereceptors, include the secretin receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 182098) and thecalcitonin receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 114131). The orphan receptors HE6(OMIM Ref. No. 602657), CD97 (OMIM Ref. No. 601211), EMR1 (OMIM Ref. No.600493), and BAI1 (OMIM Ref. No. 602682) share significant homology withclass B GPRs across the 7-transmembrane region, but have a distinctN-terminal region containing a characteristic cysteine box, whichprecedes the first membrane-spanning domain, and a mucin-like domain. ByPCR of human cDNAs with degenerate primers based on conserved regionsfrom secretin-like receptors, Liu et al. (1999) isolated a cDNA encodinga novel receptor, which they designated GPR56. The predicted 693-aminoacid GPR56 protein shares 26 to 32% sequence identity with the 4 classB-like orphan receptors. Like these receptors, GPR56 contains 7transmembrane domains as well as a mucin-like domain and cysteine box inthe N-terminal region. Northern blot analysis revealed that the GPR56gene was expressed as a 3-kb mRNA in a wide range of tissues, with thehighest levels in thyroid. Using in situ hybridization, Liu et al.(1999) determined that the GPR56 gene was expressed selectively withinthe monolayer of cuboidal epithelial cells of the smaller, more activelysecreting follicles of human thyroid. The GPR56 gene contains 13 exonsand spans approximately 15 kb. Using differential display, Zendman etal. (1999) identified a GPR56 cDNA as a transcript that wasdifferentially expressed in melanoma cell lines with differentmetastatic potential. They designated the gene TM7XN1 (7-transmembraneprotein with no EGF-like N-terminal domains-1) because the protein lacksthe EGF-like domains found in the related GPRs CD97 and EMR1. Zendman etal. (1999) reported that the TM7XN1 protein contains 687 amino acids.RT-PCR and Northern blot analyses indicated that TM7XN1 gene expressionwas inversely correlated with metastatic potential in melanoma celllines.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Liu, M.; Parker, R. M. C.; Darby, K.; Eyre, H. J.; Copeland, N. G.;Crawford, J.; Gilbert, D. J.; Sutherland, G. R.; Jenkins, N. A.; Herzog,H.: GPR56, a novel secretin-like human G-protein-coupled receptor gene.Genomics 55:296- 305, 1999; and

Zendman, A. J. W.; Cornelissen, I. M. H. A.; Weidle, U. H.; Ruiter, D.J.; van Muijen, G. N. P.: TM7XN1, a novel human EGF-TM7-like cDNA,detected with mRNA differential display using.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GPR56 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604110, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, delta 1 (GRID1, AccessionXP_(—)043613.8) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GRID1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRID1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GRID1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15134, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Glutamate receptor,ionotropic, delta 1 (GRID1, Accession XP_(—)043613.8). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GRID1.

Glutamate receptor, metabotropic 6 (GRM6, Accession NP_(—)000834.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRM6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GRM6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRM6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4232, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Glutamate receptor,metabotropic 6 (GRM6, Accession NP_(—)000834.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GRM6.

Glycogen synthase 1 (muscle) (GYS1, Accession NP_(—)002094.2) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GYS1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GYS1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GYS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14495, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Glycogen synthase 1(muscle) (GYS1, Accession NP_(—)002094.2), a gene which transfers theglycosyl residue from udp-glc to the nonreducing end ofalpha-1,4-glucan. and therefore may be associated with Type 2 diabetes.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Type 2 diabetes, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GYS1.

The function of GYS1 has been established by previous studies. Toexamine whether defective muscle GYS1 expression is associated withimpaired glycogen synthesis in type 2 diabetes and whether the defect isinherited or acquired, Huang et al. (2000) measured GYS1 gene expressionand enzyme activity in muscle biopsies taken before and after an insulinclamp in 12 monozygotic twin pairs discordant for type 2 diabetes and in12 matched control subjects. The effect of insulin on GYS1 fractionalactivity, when expressed as the increment over the basal values, wassignificantly impaired in diabetic (15.7 +/-3.3%; P less than 0.01), butnot in nondiabetic (23.7 +/-1.8%; P=NS) twins compared with that incontrol subjects (28.1 +/-2.3%). Insulin increased GYS1 mRNA expressionin control subjects (from 0.14 +/-0.02 to 1.74 +/-0.10 relative units; Pless than 0.01) and in nondiabetic (from 0.24 +/- 0.05 to 1.81 +/-0.16relative units; P less than 0.01) and diabetic (from 0.20 +/-0.07 to1.08 +/-0.14 relative units; P less than 0.01) twins. The effect ofinsulin on GYS1 expression was, however, significantly reduced in thediabetic (P less than 0.003), but not in the nondiabetic, twins,compared with that in control subjects. The postclamp GYS1 mRNA levelscorrelated strongly with the hemoglobin A1c levels (r =-0.61; P lessthan 0.001). The authors concluded that insulin stimulates GYS1 mRNAexpression and that impaired stimulation of GYS1 gene expression byinsulin in patients with type 2 diabetes is acquired and most likely issecondary to chronic hyperglycemia. Inbred mouse strains fed on adiabetogenic diet (high in fat and sucrose) differ in their propensitiesto develop features analogous to type 2 diabetes mellitus. To definechromosomal locations that control these characteristics, Seldin et al.(1994) studied recombinant inbred strains from diabetes-prone C57BL/6Jand diabetes-resistant A/J strains. Hyperglycemia correlated with themarker D7Mit25 on mouse chromosome 7. This putative susceptibility locusis consistent with that of the glycogen synthase gene, which wasimplicated by Groop et al. (1993) in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetesin the human. Seldin et al. (1994) found that fractional glycogensynthase activity in isolated muscle was significantly lower in normalB/6J diabetes-prone mice than in normal diabetes-resistant A/J mice, afinding similar to that reported in relatives of human patients withtype 2 diabetes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Huang, X.; Vaag, A.; Hansson, M.; Weng, J.; Laurila, E.; Groop, L.:Impaired insulin- stimulated expression of the glycogen synthase gene inskeletal muscle of type 2 diabetic patients is acquired rather thaninherited. J. Clin. Endocr. Metab. 85:1584-1590, 2000; and

Seldin, M. F.; Mott, D.; Bhat, D.; Petro, A.; Kuhn, C. M.; Kingsmore, S.F.; Bogardus, C.; Opara, E.; Feinglos, M. N.; Surwit, R. S.: Glycogensynthase: a putative locus for diet-induc.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GYS1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 138570, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Histone deacetylase 7a (HDAC7A, Accession NP_(—)057680.2) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HDAC7A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HDAC7A, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HDAC7A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13926, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Histone deacetylase7a (HDAC7A, Accession NP_(—)057680.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HDAC7A.

Histone deacetylase 7a (HDAC7A, Accession NP_(—)056216.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HDAC7A BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HDAC7A, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HDAC7A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13926, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Histone deacetylase7a (HDAC7A, Accession NP_(—)056216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HDAC7A.

HEMK (Accession NP_(—)057257.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HEMK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HEMK, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HEMK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13927, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of HEMK (AccessionNP_(—)057257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HEMK.

HH114 (Accession NP_(—)115888.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HH114 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HH114,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HH114 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14866, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of HH114 (AccessionNP_(—)115888.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HH114.

Hypoxia inducible factor 3, alpha subunit (HIF3A, AccessionNP_(—)690007.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HIF3A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HIF3A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIF3A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11103, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Hypoxia induciblefactor 3, alpha subunit (HIF3A, Accession NP_(—)690007.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HIF3A.

Human immunodeficiency virus type i enhancer binding protein 3 (HIVEP3,Accession NP_(—)078779.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HIVEP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HIVEP3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIVEP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11510, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Humanimmunodeficiency virus type i enhancer binding protein 3 (HIVEP3,Accession NP_078779.1), a gene which is required for transcriptionalactivation of glucose- repressible alcohol dehydrogenase (adh2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HIVEP3.

The function of HIVEP3 has been established by previous studies. Hicaret al. (2001) cloned HIVEP3, a member of the HIVEP family (see OMIM Ref.No. HIVEP1; 194540). HIVEPs encode large zinc finger proteins andregulate transcription via the kappa-B enhancer motif. HIVEP3 ishomologous to the mouse Krc (kappa-B-binding and recognition componentof the V(D)J recombination signal sequence) protein. The largest openreading frame of HIVEP3 contains 2,406 amino acids and is 80% identicalto Krc. RNA studies showed that multiple HIVEP3 transcripts aredifferentially expressed and regulated. Transcription termination occursin the ultimate exon, exon 10, or in exon 6. Therefore, HIVEP3 mayproduce protein isoforms that contain or exclude the C-terminalDNA-binding domain and the leucine zipper by alternative RNA splicingand differential polyadenylation. GENE FUNCTION Oukka et al. (2002)described a function for the zinc finger transcription factor Krc inregulating patterns of gene activation in response to proinflammatorystimuli. Krc overexpression inhibited, while antisense ordominant-negative Krc enhanced, NF-kappa-B (OMIM Ref. No.164011)-dependent transactivation and JNK (OMIM Ref. No. 601158)phosphorylation and consequently inhibited apoptosis and cytokine geneexpression. The effect of Krc was mediated through its interaction withthe adaptor protein TRAF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601895). Oukka et al. (2002)concluded that Krc is a participant in the signal transduction pathwayleading from the TNF receptor (see OMIM Ref. No. 602746) to geneactivation and may play a critical role in inflammatory and apoptoticresponses.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hicar, M. D.; Liu, Y.; Allen, C. E.; Wu, L.-C.: Structure of the humanzinc finger protein HIVEP3: molecular cloning, expression, exon-intronstructure, and comparison with paralogous genes HIVEP1 and HIVEP2.Genomics 71: 89-100, 2001; and

Oukka, M.; Kim, S. T.; Lugo, G.; Sun, J.; Wu, L.-C.; Glimcher, L. H.: Amammalian homolog of Drosophila schnurri, KRC, regulates TNFreceptor-driven responses and interacts with TRAF2.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HIVEP3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606649, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein d-like (HNRPDL,Accession NP_(—)005454.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HNRPDL BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by HNRPDL, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HNRPDLBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17189, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Heterogeneousnuclear ribonucleoprotein d-like (HNRPDL, Accession NP_(—)005454.1), agene which binds to rna molecules that contain au-rich elements.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HNRPDL.

The function of HNRPDL has been established by previous studies. Kameiet al. (1999) identified 2 isoforms of HNRPDL, which they called JKTBP1and JKTBP2, corresponding to the 1.4- and 2.8-kb transcripts identifiedby Tsuchiya et al. (1998), respectively. The larger transcript predictsa 420-amino acid protein with a calculated molecular mass ofapproximately 46.4 kD. The JKTBP2 protein has a longer N terminus, andboth proteins contain multiple potential sites for phosphorylation andarginine methylation. Northern blot analysis showed that bothtranscripts were expressed in all tissues examined, although the amountsand ratios of the transcripts varied in different tissues. Three JKTBPtranscripts greater than 2.8 kb were expressed in pancreas, spleen, andthymus. Western blot analysis of myeloid leukemia cells showed proteinsof 38 and 53 kD. Tsuchiya et al. (1998) determined that recombinantHNRPDL interacted with both the double- and single-stranded forms ofJKT41, an oligodeoxynucleotide corresponding to the cis-acting elementin intron 9 of the MPO gene. Recombinant HNRPDL also interacted withpoly(G) and poly(A), but not with poly(U) or poly(C). Transientexpression of HNRPDL repressed expression of reporter genes locateddownstream of the intron 9 element of JKT41 or the intron 7 element ofFERE27, another oligodeoxynucleotide corresponding to MPO.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kamei, D.; Tsuchiy, N.; Yamazaki, M.; Meguro, H.; Yamada, M.: Two formsof expression and genomic structure of the human heterogeneous nuclearribonucleoprotein D-like JKTBP gene (HNRPDL). Gene 228:13-22, 1999; and

Tsuchiy, N.; Kamei, D.; Takano, A.; Matsui, T.; Yamada, M.: Cloning andcharacterization of a cDNA encoding a novel heterogeneous nuclearribonucleoprotein- like protein and its expressio.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HNRPDL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607137, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein d-like (HNRPDL,Accession NP_(—)112740.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HNRPDL BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by HNRPDL, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HNRPDLBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17189, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Heterogeneousnuclear ribonucleoprotein d-like (HNRPDL, Accession NP_(—)112740.1), agene which binds to rna molecules that contain au-rich elements.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HNRPDL.

The function of HNRPDL has been established by previous studies. Kameiet al. (1999) identified 2 isoforms of HNRPDL, which they called JKTBP1and JKTBP2, corresponding to the 1.4- and 2.8-kb transcripts identifiedby Tsuchiya et al. (1998), respectively. The larger transcript predictsa 420-amino acid protein with a calculated molecular mass ofapproximately 46.4 kD. The JKTBP2 protein has a longer N terminus, andboth proteins contain multiple potential sites for phosphorylation andarginine methylation. Northern blot analysis showed that bothtranscripts were expressed in all tissues examined, although the amountsand ratios of the transcripts varied in different tissues. Three JKTBPtranscripts greater than 2.8 kb were expressed in pancreas, spleen, andthymus. Western blot analysis of myeloid leukemia cells showed proteinsof 38 and 53 kD. Tsuchiya et al. (1998) determined that recombinantHNRPDL interacted with both the double- and single-stranded forms ofJKT41, an oligodeoxynucleotide corresponding to the cis-acting elementin intron 9 of the MPO gene. Recombinant HNRPDL also interacted withpoly(G) and poly(A), but not with poly(U) or poly(C). Transientexpression of HNRPDL repressed expression of reporter genes locateddownstream of the intron 9 element of JKT41 or the intron 7 element ofFERE27, another oligodeoxynucleotide corresponding to MPO.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kamei, D.; Tsuchiy, N.; Yamazaki, M.; Meguro, H.; Yamada, M.: Two formsof expression and genomic structure of the human heterogeneous nuclearribonucleoprotein D-like JKTBP gene (HNRPDL). Gene 228:13-22, 1999; and

Tsuchiy, N.; Kamei, D.; Takano, A.; Matsui, T.; Yamada, M.: Cloning andcharacterization of a cDNA encoding a novel heterogeneous nuclearribonucleoprotein- like protein and its expressio.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HNRPDL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607137, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Homeo box a4 (HOXA4, Accession NP_(—)002132.2) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HOXA4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HOXA4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXA4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3176, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box a4(HOXA4, Accession NP_(—)002132.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HOXA4.

HPS6 (Accession NP_(—)079023.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HPS6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HPS6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HPS6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15251, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of HPS6 (AccessionNP_(—)079023.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HPS6.

HSN44A4A (Accession NP_(—)056187.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSN44A4A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSN44A4A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSN44A4A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of HSN44A4A (AccessionNP_(—)056187.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSN44A4A.

HSPC065 (Accession NP_(—)054876.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSPC065 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC065,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC065 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of HSPC065 (AccessionNP_(—)054876.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSPC065.

Immune associated nucleotide 4 like 1 (mouse) (IAN4L1, AccessionNP_(—)060854.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IAN4L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IAN4L1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IAN4L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4785, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Immune associatednucleotide 4 like 1 (mouse) (IAN4L1, Accession NP_(—)060854.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IAN4L1.

Isocitrate dehydrogenase 3 (nad+) gamma (IDH3G, AccessionNP_(—)777358.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IDH3G BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IDH3G,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IDH3G BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7580, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Isocitratedehydrogenase 3 (nad+) gamma (IDH3G, Accession NP_(—)777358.1), a genewhich decarboxylates isocitrate into alpha-ketoglutarate and thereforemay be associated with Bilateral periventricular nodular heterotopia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Bilateral periventricular nodular heterotopia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IDH3G.

The function of IDH3G has been established by previous studies. Brenneret al. (1997) presented the entire genomic sequence, as well as the cDNAsequence, of the human gene encoding the gamma subunit of theNAD(+)-dependent isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH-gamma). The gene,symbolized IDH3G, is located in the region Xq28, approximately 70 kbtelomeric to the adrenoleukodystrophy locus (ALD; 300100) and adjacentto the TRAP-delta gene (OMIM Ref. No. 300090), which they also cloned.The sequences of the transcripts of IDH-gamma and TRAP-delta wereobtained by searching the EST database with genomic data. IdentifiedESTs were completely sequenced and assembled to cDNAs comprising theentire coding region. For IDH-gamma, several EST clones indicateddifferential splicing. The 2 genes are arranged in a compact head- to -head manner. The nontranscribed intergenic region comprises only 133 bpand is embedded in a CpG island. Brenner et al. (1997) concluded thatthe CpG island functions as a bidirectional promoter to initiate thetranscription of both functionally unrelated genes with quite distinctexpression patterns. Brenner et al. (1997) showed that in both rat andmouse, this region of the genome is similarly compact and comprises lessthan 249 bp in rat and not more than 164 bp in mouse. In both cases thisintergenic region is embedded in a CpG island and is highly conserved,with nucleotide identity values ranging from 70.1% between human and ratto 92.6% between mouse and rat. In a male patient with periventricularheterotopia (OMIM Ref. No. 300049) and a large duplication of Xq28reported by Fink et al. (1997), Fox et al. (1998) found that thecentromeric boundary of the duplicated segment of Xq28 was base 3377 ofthe 3,395 bases of intron 1 of the IDH3G gene, approximately 600 kbdistal to DXS15.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Fink, J. M.; Dobyns, W. B.; Guerrini, R.; Hirsch, B. A.: Identificationof a duplication of Xq28 associated with bilateral periventricularnodular heterotopia. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 61:379-387, 1997; and

Fox, J. W.; Lamperti, E. D.; Eksioglu, Y. Z.; Hong, S. E.; Feng, Y.;Graham, D. A.; Scheffer, I. E.; Dobyns, W. B.; Hirsch, B. A.; Radtke, R.A.; Berkovic, S. F.; Huttenlocher, P. R.; Wa.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IDH3G arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300089, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Immunoglobulin superfamily, member 9 (IGSF9, AccessionNP_(—)065840.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IGSF9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IGSF9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IGSF9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2016, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Immunoglobulinsuperfamily, member 9 (IGSF9, Accession NP_(—)065840.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IGSF9.

Interleukin 17b (IL17B, Accession NP_(—)055258.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL17B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby IL17B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL17B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5717, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 17b(IL17B, Accession NP_(—)055258.1), a gene which may play an importantrole in the initiation or maintenance of the proinflammatory response.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL17B.

The function of IL17B has been established by previous studies.Interleukin-17 (IL17; 603149) is a T cell-derived cytokine that may playan important role in the initiation or maintenance of theproinflammatory response. Whereas expression of IL17 is restricted toactivated T cells, the IL17 receptor (IL17R; 605461) has been shown tobe widely expressed, a finding consistent with the pleiotropicactivities of IL17. Li et al. (2000) cloned and expressed 2 novel humancytokines, IL17B and IL17C (OMIM Ref. No. 604628), that are related toIL17 (approximately 27% amino acid identity). Northern blot analysisdetected an 800-bp IL17B mRNA in adult pancreas, small intestine, andstomach, whereas IL17C mRNA was not detected in several adult tissues.No expression of IL17B or IL17C mRNA was found in activated T cells. Theauthors found that IL17B and IL17C differ from IL17 in their patterns ofexpression and biologic activities. These findings, coupled with thelack of interaction with the known IL17 receptor, suggested an expandedrole for the IL17 family in the proinflammatory immune response Shi etal. (2000) cloned a cDNA encoding IL17B, which they initially designatedIL20. The deduced 184-amino acid protein, 88% identical to the mousesequence, has a 20-amino acid leader sequence, 1 potentialN-glycosylation site, and 8 cysteine residues. Northern blot analysisdetected a 1.0-kb transcript in spinal cord, testis, and smallintestine, with less pronounced expression in prostate, colon mucosallining, and ovary. SDS-PAGE analysis determined that IL17B is expressedas 23-, 22-, and 18-kD proteins under reducing conditions.Size-exclusion analysis suggested that IL17B is a nondisulfide-linkeddimer. BIAcore, flow cytometric, and Western blot analyses determinedthat IL17B binds with high affinity to IL17BR (OMIM Ref. No. 605458) butonly poorly to IL17R. Analysis of cultured cells showed that IL17B, incontrast to IL17, does not activate nuclear factor kappa-B (NFKB; OMIMRef. No. 164011) or induce the production of cytokine message or protein

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Li, H.; Chen, J.; Huang, A.; Stinson, J.; Heldens, S.; Foster, J.; Dowd,P.; Gurney, A. L.; Wood, W. I.: Cloning and characterization of IL-17Band IL-17C, two new members of the IL-17 cytokine family. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 97:773-778, 2000; and

Shi, Y.; Ullrich, S. J.; Zhang, J.; Connolly, K.; Grzegorzewski, K. J.;Barber, M. C.; Wang, W.; Wathen, K.; Hodge, V.; Fisher, C. L.; Olsen,H.; Ruben, S. M.; Knyazev, I.; Cho, Y. H.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL17B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604627, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin 2 receptor, gamma (severe combinedimmunodeficiency) (IL2RG, Accession NP_(—)000197.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL2RG BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby IL2RG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL2RG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3947, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 2receptor, gamma (severe combined immunodeficiency) (IL2RG, AccessionNP_(—)000197.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IL2RG.

Interleukin enhancer binding factor 3, 90 kda (ILF3, AccessionNP_(—)036350.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ILF3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ILF3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ILF3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6170, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Interleukinenhancer binding factor 3, 90 kda (ILF3, Accession NP_(—)036350.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ILF3.

Interferon regulatory factor 2 (IRF2, Accession NP_(—)002190.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IRF2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by IRF2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IRF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17355, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Interferonregulatory factor 2 (IRF2, Accession NP_(—)002190.1), a gene which is atranscriptional activator of type I interferon and interferon-induciblegenes. and therefore may be associated with Atopic dermatitis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Atopic dermatitis, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IRF2.

The function of IRF2 has been established by previous studies.Interferon regulatory factor-1 (IRF1; 147575), a transcriptionalactivator, and IRF2, its antagonistic repressor, are regulators of typeI interferon and interferon-inducible genes. The IRF1 gene is itselfinterferon-inducible and hence may be one of the target genes criticalfor interferon action. Harada et al. (1993) found that when the IRF2gene was overexpressed in NIH 3T3 cells, the cells became transformedand displayed enhanced tumorigenicity in nude mice. This transformedphenotype was reversed by concomitant expression of the IRF1 gene. Thus,restrained cell growth depends on a balance between these 2 mutuallyantagonistic transcription factors Nishio et al. (2001) screened formutations in the 5-prime flanking and coding regions of IRF2 in patientswith atopic dermatitis (see OMIM Ref. No. 603165). They found 5 novelvariants and conducted a transmission disequilibrium test in familiesidentified through patients with atopic dermatitis. The data suggestedthat the IRF2 gene may play a role in the development of atopicdermatitis in Japanese Ko et al. (2002) noted that Irf1 -/- mice aredeficient in Inos (OMIM Ref. No. 163730), Il12b (OMIM Ref. No. 161561),Cd8-positive T cells, and natural killer (NK) cells, whereas Irf2 -/-mice are deficient in NK cells and have dysregulated Il12b induction.Icsbp (OMIM Ref. No. 601565) -/- mice are deficient in Il12b, Irf2, andreactive oxygen intermediates (ROIs). All 3 are inducible bygamma-interferon (Ifng; 147570) and have varying susceptibility todifferent intracellular bacterial and protozoan pathogens. Ko et al.(2002) determined that Irf1 -/- mice are highly susceptible to fatalliver damage from Brucella abortus, the causative agent of brucellosis,which manifests as arthritis, endocarditis, and meningitis in humans. Incontrast, Irf2 -/- mice are highly resistant to Brucella, whereas Icsbp-/- mice maintain a plateau of infection similar to that seen in Il12b-/- mice. The authors concluded that IL12, reactive nitrogenintermediates, and ROIs are probably crucial immune components inresistance to Brucella infection

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of IRF2.Hida et al. (2000) observed that Irf2 -/- mice exhibited progressivecutaneous inflammation accompanied by hair loss and ulcer formation.Histopathologic analysis demonstrated epidermal thickening withproliferating keratinocytes expressing Icam1/Cd54 (OMIM Ref. No.147840), features similar to those found in psoriasis. In addition,however, there was a disorganized muscle layer and prominent fibrosis.In the basal dermis, infiltrating Cd8 (see OMIM Ref. No.186910)-positive rather than Cd4 (OMIM Ref. No. 186940)-positive T cellswere involved in the development of disease. In vitro analysis showedthat the Cd8 T cells exhibited prolonged activation and proliferationwith high expression of Cd44 (OMIM Ref. No. 107269) and Ly6c. RT-PCR andNorthern blot analysis detected spontaneous expression of Ifna (OMIMRef. No. 147660) and Ifnb (OMIM Ref. No. 147640), as well asoverexpression of IFN-inducible genes, i.e., Oas (see OMIM Ref. No.603351), Irf7 (OMIM Ref. No. 605047), Ip10 (SCYB10; 147310), and Mig(SCYB9; 601704), in the Irf2 -/- mice. Inactivation of the Ifna/Ifnbpathways by mutating Ifnar1 (OMIM Ref. No. 107450) or Irf9 resulted inthe absence of skin disease in Irf2 -/- mice.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for IRF2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ko, J.; Gendron-Fitzpatrick, A.; Splitter, G. A.: Susceptibility of IFNregulatory factor-1 and IFN consensus sequence binding protein-deficientmice to brucellosis. J. Immun. 168:2433-2440, 2002; and

Nishio, Y.; Noguchi, E.; Ito, S.; Ichikawa, E.; Umebayashi, Y.; Otsuka,F.; Arinami, T.: Mutation and association analysis of the interferonregulatory factor 2 gene (IRF2) with atopic.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IRF2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147576, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Isl2 transcription factor, lim/homeodomain, (islet-2) (ISL2,Accession NP_(—)665804.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ISL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ISL2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ISL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3035, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Isl2 transcriptionfactor, lim/homeodomain, (islet-2) (ISL2, Accession NP_(—)665804.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ISL2.

Inter-alpha (globulin) inhibitor, h1 polypeptide (ITIH1, AccessionNP_(—)002206.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ITIH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITIH1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ITIH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18461, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Inter-alpha(globulin) inhibitor, h1 polypeptide (ITIH1, Accession NP_(—)002206.1),a gene which may act as a carrier of hyaluronan in serum or as a bindingprotein between hyaluronan and other matrix protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ITIH1.

The function of ITIH1 has been established by previous studies.Inter-alpha- trypsin inhibitor (IATI) is a serine protease inhibitorwith an overall molecular weight of 180,000 which is found in humanplasma. Salier et al. (1987) reported that IATI is a multifunctionalprotein comprised of polypeptide chains that are synthesized in theliver by 2 distinct mRNA species: a heavy chain with a molecular weightof 95,000 and a light chain (ITIL; 176870) with a molecular weight of40,000. Salier et al. (1987) characterized cDNAs for the H chain ofIATI. Diarra-Mehrpour et al. (1989) showed that human poly(A)- rich RNAshybrid-selected with various heavy-chain-encoding cDNA clones translate3 different heavy chains, designated H1 (M(r) 92,000), H2 (ITIH2;146640; M(r) 98,000), and H3 (ITIH3; 146650; M(r) 107,000). Twopreviously characterized heavy-chain cDNA clones were found tocorrespond to H1 and H2 chains. The deduced amino acid sequence of theH3 chain was found to be highly similar to those of the H1 (54%) and H2(44%) chains. Diarra-Mehrpour et al. (1992) used a PCR-based cloningapproach and cDNA library screening to isolate the full-length cDNA H1.Diarra-Mehrpour et al. (1994) demonstrated that the ITIH1 and ITIH3genes are arranged in tandem, 2,721 bp apart. Diarra-Mehrpour et al.(1998) reported that the ITIH4 (OMIM Ref. No. 600564) gene is locatedjust downstream of the last ITIH3 exon, and is transcribed in theopposite orientation. Bost et al. (1993) determined that the ITIH1 genecontains 22 exons and spans 14 kb. Northern blot analysis indicated thatthe 2.9-kb ITIH1 mRNA is expressed only in liver. The authors foundevidence for alternative splicing of at least 1 exon of the ITIH1 gene.In situ hybridization by Diarra-Mehrpour et al. (1989) showed that theH1 and H3 genes are located in the 3p21.2-p21.1 region, whereas the H2gene resides at 10p15

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Diarra-Mehrpour, M.; Sarafan, N.; Bourguignon, J.; Bonnet, F.; Bost, F.;Martin, J.-P.: Human inter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor heavy chain H3 gene:genomic organization, promoter analysis, and gene linkage. J. Biol.Chem. 273:26809-26819, 1998; and

Ding, M.; Umetsu, K.; Yuasa, I.; Sato, M.; Harada, A.; Suzuki, T.:Molecular basis of inter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor heavy chain H1 (ITIH1)polymorphism. Hum. Genet. 95:435-436, 1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ITIH1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147270, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate 3-kinase b (ITPKB, AccessionNP_(—)002212.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ITPKB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITPKB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ITPKB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14689, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Inositol1,4,5-trisphosphate 3-kinase b (ITPKB, Accession NP_(—)002212.1), a genewhich is a type B inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate 3 kinase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ITPKB.

The function of ITPKB has been established by previous studies. Takazawaet al. (1991) isolated a second inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate 3-kinasecDNA from a human hippocampus cDNA library. Sequencing yielded an openreading frame encoding a 472-amino acid protein with a calculatedrelative mass of 53,451. The C-terminal part of this enzyme, referred toas 3-kinase-B, namely, residues 187-462, was 68% identical to 3-kinase-A(OMIM Ref. No. 147521) in amino acid sequence. By in situ hybridization,Erneux et al. (1992) mapped the ITPKB gene to 1q41-q43.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Erneux, C.; Roeckel, N.; Takazawa, K.; Mailleux, P.; Vassart, G.;Mattei, M. G.: Localization of the genes for human inositol1,4,5-trisphosphate 3-kinase A (ITPKA) and B (ITPKB) to chromosomeregions 15q14-q21 and 1q41-q43, respectively, by in situ hybridization.Genomics 14: 546-547, 1992; and

Takazawa, K.; Perret, J.; Dumont, J. E.; Erneux, C.: Molecular cloningand expression of a new putative inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate 3-kinaseisoenzyme. Biochem. J. 278:883-886, 1991.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ITPKB arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147522, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Jumping translocation breakpoint (JTB, AccessionNP_(—)006685.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. JTB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JTB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of JTB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4192, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Jumpingtranslocation breakpoint (JTB, Accession NP_(—)006685.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with JTB.

K5B (Accession NP_(—)775487.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. K5B BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by K5B, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of K5B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9971, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of K5B (AccessionNP_(—)775487.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith K5B.

Potassium voltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 6(KCNA6, Accession NP_(—)002226.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNA6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNA6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNA6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14965, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 6 (KCNA6,Accession NP_(—)002226.1), a gene which mediates the voltage-dependentpotassium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNA6.

The function of KCNA6 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening a human fetal cDNA library with a rat RCK3 potassium channelcDNA, Grupe et al. (1990) isolated cDNAs encoding a protein that theydesignated HBK2 (human brain potassium channel-2). The authors alsocloned cDNAs corresponding to the rat homolog, RCK2. The predicted529-amino acid HBK2 protein shares 94% identity with RCK2. HBK2 and RCK2have the characteristic structure of voltage-gated ionic channels, with6 potential membrane-spanning segments. When expressed in Xenopusoocytes, the HBK2/RCK2 channels exhibited the functional characteristicsof a delayed-rectifier channel that acts especially in the more positivemembrane voltage range. The functional and pharmacologic properties ofHBK2/RCK2 potassium channels were distinct from those of previouslycharacterized channels. Grupe et al. (1990) determined that the HBK2gene did not contain introns. Using interspecific backcrosses betweenMus musculus and Mus spretus, Klocke et al. (1993) mapped the mouse geneencoding the Kv1.6 potassium voltage-gated channel, Kcna6, to chromosome6 in a cluster with Kcna1, Kcna5 (OMIM Ref. No. 176267), and the homologof human TPI1 (OMIM Ref. No. 190450). Since human TPI1 is located onband 12p13, Klocke et al. (1993) predicted that the human KCNA6 gene islocated on 12p near other genes of the Shaker-related subfamily, KCNA1and KCNA5. Albrecht et al. (1995) determined that a 300-kb cluster onchromosome 12p13 contains the human KCNA6, KCNA1, and KCNA5 genesarranged in tandem

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Albrecht, B.; Weber, K.; Pongs, O.: Characterization of avoltage-activated K-channel gene cluster on human chromosome 12p13.Receptors Channels 3:213-220, 1995; and

Grupe, A.; Schroter, K. H.; Ruppersberg, J. P.; Stocker, M.; Drewes, T.;Beckh, S.; Pongs, O.: Cloning and expression of a human voltage-gatedpotassium channel: a novel member of the R.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNA6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176257, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 1(KCNJ1, Accession NP_(—)722450.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNJ1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16832, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 1 (KCNJ1, AccessionNP_(—)722450.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ1.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 1 (KCNJ1,Accession NP_(—)722451.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNJ1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16832, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 1 (KCNJ1, AccessionNP_(—)722451.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ1.

Potassium channel, subfamily t, member 1 (KCNT1, AccessionXP_(—)029962.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNT1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10138, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Potassium channel,subfamily t, member 1 (KCNT1, Accession XP_(—)029962.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNT1.

KIAA0063 (Accession NP_(—)055691.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0063 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0063,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0063 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17332, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0063 (AccessionNP_(—)055691.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0063.

KIAA0217 (Accession XP_(—)040265.4) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0217 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0217,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0217 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3254, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0217 (AccessionXP_(—)040265.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0217.

KIAA0227 (Accession XP_(—)027236.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0227 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0227,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0227 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16188, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0227 (AccessionXP_(—)027236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0227.

KIAA0232 (Accession XP_(—)291106.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0232 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0232,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0232 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10118, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0232 (AccessionXP_(—)291106.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0232.

KIAA0256 (Accession XP_(—)034905.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0256 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0256,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0256 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0256 (AccessionXP_(—)034905.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0256.

KIAA0258 (Accession NP_(—)055600.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0258 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0258,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0258 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15208, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0258 (AccessionNP_(—)055600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0258.

KIAA0296 (Accession NP_(—)055514.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0296 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0296,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0296 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14490, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0296 (AccessionNP_(—)055514.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0296.

KIAA0415 (Accession XP_(—)166527.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0415 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0415,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0415 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15657, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0415 (AccessionXP_(—)166527.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0415.

KIAA0427 (Accession NP_(—)055587.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0427 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0427,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0427 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15166, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0427 (AccessionNP_(—)055587.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0427.

KIAA0450 (Accession NP_(—)055453.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0450 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0450,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0450 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0450 (AccessionNP_(—)055453.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0450.

KIAA0472 (Accession XP_(—)290898.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0472 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0472,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0472 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3805, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0472 (AccessionXP_(—)290898.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0472.

KIAA0475 (Accession NP_(—)055679.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0475 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0475,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0475 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19144, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0475 (AccessionNP_(—)055679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0475.

KIAA0545 (Accession XP_(—)032278.3) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0545 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0545,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0545 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6128, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0545 (AccessionXP_(—)032278.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0545.

KIAA0599 (Accession XP_(—)085127.6) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0599 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0599,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0599 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13331, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0599 (AccessionXP_(—)085127.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0599.

KIAA0669 (Accession NP_(—)055594.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0669 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0669,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0669 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16391, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0669 (AccessionNP_(—)055594.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0669.

KIAA0676 (Accession NP_(—)055858.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0676 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0676,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0676 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11139, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0676 (AccessionNP_(—)055858.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0676.

KIAA0710 (Accession NP_(—)055686.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0710 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0710,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0710 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0710 (AccessionNP_(—)055686.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0710.

KIAA0767 (Accession XP_(—)027105.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0767 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0767,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0767 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16026, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0767 (AccessionXP_(—)027105.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0767.

KIAA0773 (Accession NP_(—)055505.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0773 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0773,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0773 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13455, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0773 (AccessionNP_(—)055505.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0773.

KIAA0825 (Accession XP_(—)027906.5) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0825 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0825,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0825 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11299, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0825 (AccessionXP_(—)027906.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0825.

KIAA0889 (Accession NP_(—)689470.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0889 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0889, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0889BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1863, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0889 (AccessionNP_(—)689470.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0889.

KIAA0889 (Accession NP_(—)056192.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0889 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0889, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0889BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1863, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0889 (AccessionNP_(—)056192.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0889.

KIAA1111 (Accession XP_(—)171233.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1111 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1111,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1111 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6397, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1111 (AccessionXP_(—)171233.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1111.

KIAA1115 (Accession NP_(—)055746.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1115 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1115,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1115 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1115 (AccessionNP_(—)055746.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1115.

KIAA1198 (Accession NP_(—)065765.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1198 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1198,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1198 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1198 (AccessionNP_(—)065765.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1198.

KIAA1203 (Accession XP_(—)049683.4) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1203 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1203,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1203 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12583, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1203 (AccessionXP_(—)049683.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1203.

KIAA1210 (Accession XP_(—)172801.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1210 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1210,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1210 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6250, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1210 (AccessionXP_(—)172801.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1210.

KIAA1318 (Accession NP_(—)065820.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1318 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1318,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1318 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5129, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1318 (AccessionNP_(—)065820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1318.

KIAA1396 (Accession XP_(—)032054.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1396 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1396,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1396 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5415, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1396 (AccessionXP_(—)032054.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1396.

KIAA1416 (Accession XP_(—)098762.3) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1416 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1416,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1416 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2332, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1416 (AccessionXP_(—)098762.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1416.

KIAA1493 (Accession XP_(—)034415.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1493 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1493,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1493 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18298, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1493 (AccessionXP_(—)034415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1493.

KIAA1511 (Accession XP_(—)046581.5) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1511 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1511,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1511 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1511 (AccessionXP_(—)046581.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1511.

KIAA1530 (Accession XP_(—)042661.5) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1530 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1530,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1530 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8145, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1530 (AccessionXP_(—)042661.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1530.

KIAA1656 (Accession XP_(—)038022.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1656 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1656,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1656 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1656 (AccessionXP_(—)038022.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1656.

KIAA1674 (Accession XP_(—)290462.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1674 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1674,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1674 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8923, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1674 (AccessionXP_(—)290462.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1674.

KIAA1753 (Accession XP_(—)036115.3) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1753 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1753,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1753 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6431, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1753 (AccessionXP_(—)036115.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1753.

KIAA1805 (Accession NP_(—)115810.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1805 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1805,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1805 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17427, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1805 (AccessionNP_(—)115810.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1805.

KIAA1920 (Accession XP_(—)085210.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1920 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1920,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1920 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17296, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1920 (AccessionXP_(—)085210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1920.

KIAA2020 (Accession XP_(—)290463.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA2020 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA2020,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2020 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2020 (AccessionXP_(—)290463.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA2020.

Kinesin family member 3c (KIF3C, Accession NP_(—)002245.2) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIF3C BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KIF3C, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF3CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10471, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Kinesin familymember 3c (KIF3C, Accession NP_(—)002245.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KIF3C.

Kin of irre like (drosophila) (KIRREL, Accession NP_(—)060710.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIRREL BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by KIRREL, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIRRELBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6373, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Kin of irre like(drosophila) (KIRREL, Accession NP_(—)060710.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KIRREL.

Kruppel-like factor 2 (lung) (KLF2, Accession NP_(—)057354.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLF2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby KLF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:446, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Kruppel-like factor2 (lung) (KLF2, Accession NP_(—)057354.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KLF2.

Karyopherin alpha 1 (importin alpha 5) (KPNA1, Accession NP_(—)002255.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KPNA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by KPNA1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofKPNA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8053, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Karyopherin alpha 1(importin alpha 5) (KPNA1, Accession NP_(—)002255.1), a gene whichpromotes docking of import substrates to the nuclear pore complex.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KPNA1.

The function of KPNA1 has been established by previous studies. Corteset al. (1994) used the 2-hybrid protein interaction systems to isolate aprotein that specifically interacts with RAG1 (OMIM Ref. No. 179615).The genes RAG1 and RAG2 (OMIM Ref. No. 179616) are able to activateV(D)J recombination when transfected into fibroblasts. Further, knockoutmice for these 2 loci lack B and T cells. Several other ubiquitouslyexpressed proteins are thought to be recruited in the recombinationprocess. Among these are the genes affected in severe combined immunedeficiency (e.g., OMIM Ref. No. also 600899) and genes involved inds-DNA break repair. The human cDNA identified by Cortes et al. (1994)encodes a 489-amino acid polypeptide that shows striking similarity tothe yeast SRP1 protein, a mutant allele which can suppress a mutation ofRNA polymerase I. The authors obtained human and mouse cDNA sequenceswhich are 98% identical as proteins. When RAG1 and human SRP1 werecotransfected into 293T cells a stable complex of the 2 was observed.The authors speculated that because SRP1 appears to be bound to thenuclear envelope, the interaction with RAG1 may serve to localize thatprotein to the envelope as well. Conti et al. (1998) reported thecrystal structure of a 50-kD fragment of the 60-kD yeast karyopherinalpha, in the absence and presence of a monopartite nuclear localizationsignal (NLS) peptide at 2.2-angstrom and 2.8-angstrom resolution,respectively. The structure showed a tandem array of 10 armadillorepeats, organized in a right-handed superhelix of helices. Binding ofthe NLS peptide occurred at 2 sites within a helical surface groove. Thestructure reveals the determinants of NLS specificity and suggested amodel for the recognition of bipartite NLSs. By fluorescence in situhybridization, Ayala-Madrigal et al. (2000) mapped the human KPNA1 geneto chromosome 3q21.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ayala-Madrigal, M. L.; Doerr, S.; Ramirez-Duenas, M. L.; Hansmann, I.:Assignment of karyopherin alpha 1 (KPNA1) to human chromosome band 3q21by in situ hybridization. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 90:58-59, 2000; and

Conti, E.; Uy, M.; Leighton, L.; Blobel, G.; Kuriyan, J.:Crystallographic analysis of the recognition of a nuclear localizationsignal by the nuclear import factor karyopherin alpha.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KPNA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600686, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Karyopherin (importin) beta 2 (KPNB2, AccessionNP_(—)694858.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KPNB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KPNB2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KPNB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10216, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Karyopherin(importin) beta 2 (KPNB2, Accession NP_(—)694858.1), a gene which isinvolved in nuclear import of m9-containing proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KPNB2.

The function of KPNB2 has been established by previous studies.Targeting of most nuclear proteins to the cell nucleus is initiated byinteraction between the protein's nuclear localization signal (NLS) andthe importin, or karyopherin, receptor complex. An importin heterodimerrecognizes the NLS protein in the cytoplasm via its alpha subunit and,via its beta subunit, docks the complex to a subset of peptide repeat-containing proteins known as nucleoporins. See importin beta-1 (KPNB1;602738). Michael et al. (1995) determined that the C terminus of HNRPA1(OMIM Ref. No. 164017) contains a 38-amino acid domain, termed M9, thatconfers bidirectional transport across the nuclear envelope. Pollard etal. (1996) found that M9-mediated nuclear import occurs by a novelpathway independent of the importin-mediated NLS pathway. Using a yeast2-hybrid system, they identified a HeLa cell cDNA encoding a proteinthat interacts with an M9-containing sequence. The predicted 890-aminoacid protein was designated M9-interacting protein (MIP1), ortransportin. Transportin contains 2 leucine zipper motifs and a 19-aminoacid highly acidic domain, and has an estimated pI of 4.6. Pollard etal. (1996) demonstrated that transportin mediated the nuclear import ofM9-bearing proteins. Bonifaci et al. (1997) isolated cDNAs encodingtransportin, which they designated karyopherin beta-2, or KPNB2. Theyreported that the predicted protein sequence is 34% identical to that ofthe yeast beta-karyopherin Kap104p. Using overlay blots, Bonifaci et al.(1997) demonstrated that KPNB2 also functions as a docking factor thatbinds to peptide repeat-containing nucleoporins. In an assay usingpermeabilized HeLa cells, KPNB2 inhibited KPNB1-mediated import of anNLS-containing substrate and KPNB1 inhibited KPNB2-mediated import ofrecombinant HNRPA1. These results led Bonifaci et al. (1997) to suggestthat the distinct KPNB1- and KPNB2-mediated nuclear import pathwaysmerge at least partially at the level of docking to nucleoporins. TheInternational Radiation Hybrid Mapping Consortium mapped the KPNB2 geneto chromosome 5 (WI-13973).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bonifaci, N.; Moroianu, J.; Radu, A.; Blobel, G.: Karyopherin beta-2mediates nuclear import of a mRNA binding protein. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.94:5055-5060, 1997; and

Michael, W. M.; Choi, M.; Dreyfuss, G.: A nuclear export signal in hnRNPA1: a signal-mediated, temperature-dependent nuclear protein exportpathway. Cell 83:415-422, 1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KPNB2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602901, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Karyopherin (importin) beta 2 (KPNB2, AccessionNP_(—)002261.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KPNB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KPNB2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KPNB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10216, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Karyopherin(importin) beta 2 (KPNB2, Accession NP_(—)002261.2), a gene which isinvolved in nuclear import of m9-containing proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KPNB2.

The function of KPNB2 has been established by previous studies.Targeting of most nuclear proteins to the cell nucleus is initiated byinteraction between the protein's nuclear localization signal (NLS) andthe importin, or karyopherin, receptor complex. An importin heterodimerrecognizes the NLS protein in the cytoplasm via its alpha subunit and,via its beta subunit, docks the complex to a subset of peptide repeat-containing proteins known as nucleoporins. See importin beta-1 (KPNB1;602738). Michael et al. (1995) determined that the C terminus of HNRPA1(OMIM Ref. No. 164017) contains a 38-amino acid domain, termed M9, thatconfers bidirectional transport across the nuclear envelope. Pollard etal. (1996) found that M9-mediated nuclear import occurs by a novelpathway independent of the importin-mediated NLS pathway. Using a yeast2-hybrid system, they identified a HeLa cell cDNA encoding a proteinthat interacts with an M9- containing sequence. The predicted 890-aminoacid protein was designated M9-interacting protein (MIP1), ortransportin. Transportin contains 2 leucine zipper motifs and a 19-aminoacid highly acidic domain, and has an estimated pI of 4.6. Pollard etal. (1996) demonstrated that transportin mediated the nuclear import ofM9-bearing proteins. Bonifaci et al. (1997) isolated cDNAs encodingtransportin, which they designated karyopherin beta-2, or KPNB2. Theyreported that the predicted protein sequence is 34% identical to that ofthe yeast beta-karyopherin Kap104p. Using overlay blots, Bonifaci et al.(1997) demonstrated that KPNB2 also functions as a docking factor thatbinds to peptide repeat-containing nucleoporins. In an assay usingpermeabilized HeLa cells, KPNB2 inhibited KPNB1-mediated import of anNLS-containing substrate and KPNB1 inhibited KPNB2-mediated import ofrecombinant HNRPA1. These results led Bonifaci et al. (1997) to suggestthat the distinct KPNB1- and KPNB2-mediated nuclear import pathwaysmerge at least partially at the level of docking to nucleoporins. TheInternational Radiation Hybrid Mapping Consortium mapped the KPNB2 geneto chromosome 5 (WI- 13973).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bonifaci, N.; Moroianu, J.; Radu, A.; Blobel, G.: Karyopherin beta-2mediates nuclear import of a mRNA binding protein. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.94:5055-5060, 1997; and

Michael, W. M.; Choi, M.; Dreyfuss, G.: A nuclear export signal in hnRNPA1: a signal-mediated, temperature-dependent nuclear protein exportpathway. Cell 83:415-422, 1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KPNB2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602901, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Keratin associated protein 1-5 (KRTAP1-5, AccessionNP_(—)114163.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KRTAP1-5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KRTAP1-5, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KRTAP1-5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20046,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Keratin associatedprotein 1-5 (KRTAP1-5, Accession NP_(—)114163.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KRTAP1-5.

Keratin associated protein 3-1 (KRTAP3-1, Accession NP_(—)114164.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KRTAP3-1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by KRTAP3-1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KRTAP3-1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6804, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Keratin associatedprotein 3-1 (KRTAP3-1, Accession NP_(—)114164.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KRTAP3-1.

Lactation elevated 1 (LACE1, Accession NP_(—)660358.2) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LACE1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LACE1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LACE1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5643, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Lactation elevated1 (LACE1, Accession NP_(—)660358.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LACE1.

Laminin, beta 1 (LAMB1, Accession NP_(—)002282.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LAMB1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LAMB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LAMB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12728, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Laminin, beta 1(LAMB1, Accession NP_(—)002282.1), a gene which mediates the attachment,migration, and organization of cells into tissues. and therefore may beassociated with Marfan syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Marfan syndrome, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LAMB1.

The function of LAMB1 has been established by previous studies. Themajor components of basal laminae are the glycoproteins laminin andcollagen IV, both of which are heterotrimers. Laminin is a cruciformprotein trimer of chains that when originally isolated from theextracellular matrix of tumor cells, were named A, B1, and B2, but wererenamed alpha-1, beta-1, and gamma-1, respectively (Burgeson et al.,1994). The laminin and collagen IV isoforms vary from one basal laminato another and are members of multigene families. These gene families(like others, such as the globins and myosins) may provide a means ofgenerating functional diversity within a common structural framework.Modi et al. (1987) mapped the LAMB1 locus to 7q31.1-q31.3 by Southernblot analysis of somatic cell hybrids and by in situ hybridization. Onthe other hand, by the same methods, Pikkarainen et al. (1987) placedLAMB1 in the 7q22 band. Jaye et al. (1987) regionalized LAMB1 to band7q31 by somatic cell hybridization and in situ hybridization. Bonneau etal. (1991) described an infant with cutis laxa, emphysema, strikingcardiac abnormalities and a diaphragmatic hernia leading to death at theage of 22 weeks. The infant had mild contractures at the elbows, hips,and knees, with bilateral hip dislocation. Arachnodactyly was striking.Chromosome studies showed a chromatid break at the junction of 7q31.3and 7q32. Among 17 previously reported cases with the same syndrome, 1was found to have a translocation involving 7q31 (Huret et al., 1991).Bonneau et al. (1991) called the condition neonatal cutis laxa withmarfanoid phenotype. The clinical features and the location of thechromosomal change prompted Bonneau et al. (1991) to study laminin,which, by use of anti-human laminin antiserum, was found to be absentfrom the basement membranes of capillaries and the dermal-epidermaljunction. Fibronectin was also not detected in the skin sample. LamininB1 (OMIM Ref. No. 150240) maps to the same region of 7q. Bonneau et al.(1991) pointed to reports of some 12 cases of neonatal ‘Marfan syndrome’which might represent this same syndrome. These included the cases ofNeimann et al. (1968), Hohn and Webb (1971), Lababidi and Monzon (1981),Buchanan and Wyatt (1985), Day and Burke (1986), and Gross et al.(1989). In a note added in proof, Bonneau et al. (1991) stated thatstudies of the case published by Neimann et al. (1968) showed deficiencyof laminin in the basement membranes. Burgeson et al. (1994), a group of14 leading researchers in the field of connective tissue proteins,adopted a new nomenclature for the laminins. They were numbered witharabic numerals in the order discovered. The previous A, B1, and B2chains, and their isoforms, are alpha, beta, and gamma, respectively,followed by an arabic numeral to identify the isoform. For example, thefirst laminin identified from the Engelbreth-Holm-Swarm tumor (EHS) wasdesignated laminin-1 with the chain composition alpha-1/beta-1/gamma-1.The genes for these 3 chains are LAMA1 (OMIM Ref. No. 150320), LAMB1,and LAMC1 (OMIM Ref. No. 150290).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Burgeson, R. E.; Chiquet, M.; Deutzmann, R.; Ekblom, P.; Engel, J.;Kleinman, H.; Martin, G. R.; Meneguzzi, G.; Paulsson, M.; Sanes, J.;Timpl, R.; Tryggvason, K.; Yamada, Y.; Yurchenco, P. D.: A newnomenclature for the laminins. Matrix Biol. 14:209-211, 1994; and

Bonneau, D.; Huret, J. L.; Godeau, G.; Couet, D.; Putterman, M.; Tanzer,J.; Babin, P.; Larregue, M.: Recurrent ctb(7)(q31.3) and possiblelaminin involvement in a neonatal cutis laxa w.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LAMB1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 150240, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. LCHN (Accession XP_(—)098615.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LCHN BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LCHN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LCHN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:447, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LCHN (AccessionXP_(—)098615.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LCHN.

LEREPO4 (Accession NP_(—)060941.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LEREPO4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LEREPO4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LEREPO4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12248, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LEREPO4 (AccessionNP_(—)060941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LEREPO4.

LOC112476 (Accession NP_(—)660282.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC112476 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC112476, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC112476 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13020, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC112476(Accession NP_(—)660282.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112476.

LOC112840 (Accession NP_(—)542397.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC112840 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC112840, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC112840 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3419, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC112840(Accession NP_(—)542397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112840.

LOC118709 (Accession XP_(—)058338.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC118709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC118709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10613, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC118709(Accession XP_(—)058338.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118709.

LOC120376 (Accession XP_(—)071712.3) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC120376 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC120376, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC120376 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15763, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC120376(Accession XP_(—)071712.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC120376.

LOC122258 (Accession NP_(—)660291.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC122258 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC122258, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC122258 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14397, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC122258(Accession NP_(—)660291.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC122258.

LOC123346 (Accession XP_(—)063609.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC123346 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC123346, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC123346 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1872, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC123346(Accession XP_(—)063609.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC123346.

LOC124245 (Accession NP_(—)653205.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC124245 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC124245, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC124245 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3920, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC124245(Accession NP_(—)653205.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC124245.

LOC130074 (Accession XP_(—)072228.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130074 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130074, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130074 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8538, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC130074(Accession XP_(—)072228.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130074.

LOC130644 (Accession XP_(—)065813.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130644 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130644, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130644 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11552, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC130644(Accession XP_(—)065813.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130644.

LOC130916 (Accession XP_(—)059481.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130916 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130916, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130916 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2189, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC130916(Accession XP_(—)059481.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130916.

LOC132235 (Accession XP_(—)072302.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC132235 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC132235, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC132235 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC132235(Accession XP_(—)072302.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC132235.

LOC132948 (Accession NP_(—)660307.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC132948 BINDING SITE1 and LOC132948BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC132948, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC132948BINDING SITE1 and LOC132948 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3612 andSEQ ID:7690 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC132948(Accession NP_(—)660307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC132948.

LOC139201 (Accession XP_(—)208439.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC139201 BINDING SITE1 and LOC139201BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC139201, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC139201BINDING SITE1 and LOC139201 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11945 andSEQ ID:1459 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC139201(Accession XP_(—)208439.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC139201.

LOC144467 (Accession NP_(—)612482.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144467 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144467, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144467 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10729, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC144467(Accession NP_(—)612482.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144467.

LOC144667 (Accession XP_(—)096648.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144667 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144667, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144667 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19348, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC144667(Accession XP_(—)096648.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144667.

LOC144705 (Accession XP_(—)096669.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144705 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144705, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144705 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10034, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC144705(Accession XP_(—)096669.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144705.

LOC146562 (Accession NP_(—)631909.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2282, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC146562(Accession NP_(—)631909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146562.

LOC147123 (Accession XP_(—)085714.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147123 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2993, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC147123(Accession XP_(—)085714.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147123.

LOC148056 (Accession XP_(—)097380.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148056 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148056, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148056 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4395, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC148056(Accession XP_(—)097380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148056.

LOC149466 (Accession XP_(—)086546.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149466 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149466, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149466 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3852, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC149466(Accession XP_(—)086546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149466.

LOC149478 (Accession XP_(—)086536.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149478 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149478, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149478 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8470, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC149478(Accession XP_(—)086536.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149478.

LOC150035 (Accession XP_(—)097793.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150035 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150035, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150035 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15062, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC150035(Accession XP_(—)097793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150035.

LOC150054 (Accession XP_(—)097797.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150054 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150054, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150054 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC150054(Accession XP_(—)097797.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150054.

LOC150383 (Accession XP_(—)086905.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150383 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150383, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150383 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18710, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC150383(Accession XP_(—)086905.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150383.

LOC151475 (Accession XP_(—)098063.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8600, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC151475(Accession XP_(—)098063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151475.

LOC151623 (Accession XP_(—)098096.5) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151623 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151623, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151623 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8648, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC151623(Accession XP_(—)098096.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151623.

LOC153711 (Accession XP_(—)098419.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153711 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153711, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153711 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14953, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC153711(Accession XP_(—)098419.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153711.

LOC153894 (Accession XP_(—)087796.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC153894(Accession XP_(—)087796.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153894.

LOC157278 (Accession XP_(—)098741.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157278 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157278, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157278 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8648, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC157278(Accession XP_(—)098741.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157278.

LOC157931 (Accession XP_(—)098845.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157931 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157931, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157931 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3446, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC157931(Accession XP_(—)098845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157931.

LOC158563 (Accession XP_(—)088606.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158563 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158563, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158563 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC158563(Accession XP_(—)088606.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158563.

LOC158709 (Accession XP_(—)088648.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17046, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC158709(Accession XP_(—)088648.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158709.

LOC159121 (Accession XP_(—)099028.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC159121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC159121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC159121 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6485, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC159121(Accession XP_(—)099028.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC159121.

LOC159963 (Accession XP_(—)089960.6) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC159963 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC159963, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC159963 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5201, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC159963(Accession XP_(—)089960.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC159963.

LOC160824 (Accession XP_(—)090522.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC160824 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC160824, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC160824 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4898, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC160824(Accession XP_(—)090522.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC160824.

LOC196446 (Accession XP_(—)113722.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196446 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196446, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196446 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19172, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC196446(Accession XP_(—)113722.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196446.

LOC196996 (Accession XP_(—)113796.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196996 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196996, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196996 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:405, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC196996(Accession XP_(—)113796.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196996.

LOC199813 (Accession XP_(—)114028.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19093, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC199813(Accession XP_(—)114028.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199813.

LOC200010 (Accession XP_(—)117174.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200010 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200010, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200010 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19405, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC200010(Accession XP_(—)117174.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200010.

LOC200734 (Accession XP_(—)114286.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200734 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200734, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200734 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7136, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC200734(Accession XP_(—)114286.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200734.

LOC219918 (Accession XP_(—)166197.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219918 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219918, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219918 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC219918(Accession XP_(—)166197.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219918.

LOC220071 (Accession XP_(—)167848.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220071 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220071, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220071 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC220071(Accession XP_(—)167848.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220071.

LOC221002 (Accession NP_(—)660356.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221002 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221002, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221002 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:560, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC221002(Accession NP_(—)660356.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221002.

LOC221495 (Accession XP_(—)168136.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221495 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221495, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221495 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC221495(Accession XP_(—)168136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221495.

LOC221663 (Accession XP_(—)168131.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC221663(Accession XP_(—)168131.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221663.

LOC222031 (Accession XP_(—)168371.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222031 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11030, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC222031(Accession XP_(—)168371.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222031.

LOC222057 (Accession XP_(—)166594.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222057 BINDING SITE1 and LOC222057BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC222057, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222057BINDING SITE1 and LOC222057 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11430 andSEQ ID:12029 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC222057(Accession XP_(—)166594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222057.

LOC222674 (Accession XP_(—)167095.3) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222674 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222674, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222674 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14980, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC222674(Accession XP_(—)167095.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222674.

LOC254559 (Accession XP_(—)172931.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254559 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254559, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254559 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19218, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC254559(Accession XP_(—)172931.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254559.

LOC255743 (Accession XP_(—)171089.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255743 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255743, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255743 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1120, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC255743(Accession XP_(—)171089.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255743.

LOC255975 (Accession XP_(—)171083.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255975 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255975, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255975 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17165, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC255975(Accession XP_(—)171083.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255975.

LOC256106 (Accession XP_(—)172187.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256106 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256106, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256106 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC256106(Accession XP_(—)172187.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256106.

LOC282959 (Accession XP_(—)212622.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282959 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282959, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282959 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC282959(Accession XP_(—)212622.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282959.

LOC282966 (Accession XP_(—)208460.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282966 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282966, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282966 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9105, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC282966(Accession XP_(—)208460.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282966.

LOC283099 (Accession XP_(—)210887.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283099 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283099, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283099 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC283099(Accession XP_(—)210887.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283099.

LOC283158 (Accession XP_(—)208530.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283158 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283158, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283158 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13317, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC283158(Accession XP_(—)208530.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283158.

LOC283177 (Accession XP_(—)210903.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC283177(Accession XP_(—)210903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283177.

LOC283232 (Accession NP_(—)777600.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283232 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283232, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283232 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12802, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC283232(Accession NP_(—)777600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283232.

LOC283243 (Accession XP_(—)210947.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283243 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283243, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283243 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8648, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC283243(Accession XP_(—)210947.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283243.

LOC283324 (Accession XP_(—)208617.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283324 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283324, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283324 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC283324(Accession XP_(—)208617.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283324.

LOC283325 (Accession XP_(—)208618.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283325 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283325, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283325 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10668, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC283325(Accession XP_(—)208618.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283325.

LOC283364 (Accession XP_(—)211003.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283364 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283364, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283364 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3471, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC283364(Accession XP_(—)211003.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283364.

LOC283389 (Accession XP_(—)211009.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283389 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283389, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283389 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10231, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC283389(Accession XP_(—)211009.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283389.

LOC283507 (Accession XP_(—)211075.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283507 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283507, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283507 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12549, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC283507(Accession XP_(—)211075.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283507.

LOC283514 (Accession XP_(—)210264.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283514 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283514, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283514 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12227, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC283514(Accession XP_(—)210264.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283514.

LOC283706 (Accession XP_(—)208804.3) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283706 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283706, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283706 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC283706(Accession XP_(—)208804.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283706.

LOC283868 (Accession XP_(—)211243.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283868 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283868, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283868 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC283868(Accession XP_(—)211243.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283868.

LOC283911 (Accession XP_(—)211259.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283911 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283911, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283911 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11030, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC283911(Accession XP_(—)211259.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283911.

LOC283950 (Accession XP_(—)211273.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283950 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283950, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283950 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2373, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC283950(Accession XP_(—)211273.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283950.

LOC284074 (Accession XP_(—)211321.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284074 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284074, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284074 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15991, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC284074(Accession XP_(—)211321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284074.

LOC284134 (Accession XP_(—)211345.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284134 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284134, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284134 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12578, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC284134(Accession XP_(—)211345.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284134.

LOC284135 (Accession XP_(—)209032.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284135 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284135, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284135 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15364, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC284135(Accession XP_(—)209032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284135.

LOC284186 (Accession XP_(—)209060.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284186 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284186, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284186 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC284186(Accession XP_(—)209060.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284186.

LOC284187 (Accession XP_(—)211366.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284187 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284187, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284187 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11712, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC284187(Accession XP_(—)211366.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284187.

LOC284382 (Accession XP_(—)209177.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284382 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284382, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284382 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16203, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC284382(Accession XP_(—)209177.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284382.

LOC284394 (Accession XP_(—)210786.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284394 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284394BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284394, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284394BINDING SITE1 and LOC284394 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2616 andSEQ ID:10139 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC284394(Accession XP_(—)210786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284394.

LOC284456 (Accession XP_(—)211470.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284456 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284456, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284456 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8896, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC284456(Accession XP_(—)211470.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284456.

LOC284585 (Accession XP_(—)209277.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284585 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284585, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284585 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC284585(Accession XP_(—)209277.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284585.

LOC284673 (Accession XP_(—)211591.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284673 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284673, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284673 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4694, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC284673(Accession XP_(—)211591.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284673.

LOC284678 (Accession XP_(—)209318.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284678 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284678, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284678 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13363, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC284678(Accession XP_(—)209318.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284678.

LOC284701 (Accession XP_(—)294994.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284701 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284701, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284701 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC284701(Accession XP_(—)294994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284701.

LOC284837 (Accession XP_(—)211658.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284837 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284837, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284837 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14432, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC284837(Accession XP_(—)211658.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284837.

LOC284891 (Accession XP_(—)211683.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284891 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284891, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284891 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17073, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC284891(Accession XP_(—)211683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284891.

LOC284927 (Accession XP_(—)211689.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284927 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284927, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284927 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12266, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC284927(Accession XP_(—)211689.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284927.

LOC285043 (Accession XP_(—)211742.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285043 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285043, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285043 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5397, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285043(Accession XP_(—)211742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285043.

LOC285045 (Accession XP_(—)211744.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285045 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285045, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285045 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285045(Accession XP_(—)211744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285045.

LOC285182 (Accession XP_(—)211800.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285182 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285182, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285182 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7658, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285182(Accession XP_(—)211800.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285182.

LOC285329 (Accession XP_(—)209569.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285329 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285329, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285329 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1257, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285329(Accession XP_(—)209569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285329.

LOC285337 (Accession XP_(—)211847.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285337 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285337, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285337 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18813, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285337(Accession XP_(—)211847.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285337.

LOC285363 (Accession XP_(—)211870.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285363 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285363, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285363 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10101, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285363(Accession XP_(—)211870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285363.

LOC285408 (Accession XP_(—)211886.3) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8648, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285408(Accession XP_(—)211886.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285408.

LOC285577 (Accession XP_(—)211941.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285577 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285577, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285577 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285577(Accession XP_(—)211941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285577.

LOC285634 (Accession XP_(—)209691.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285634 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285634, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285634 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15209, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285634(Accession XP_(—)209691.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285634.

LOC285690 (Accession XP_(—)209723.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285690 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285690, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285690 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11929, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285690(Accession XP_(—)209723.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285690.

LOC285714 (Accession XP_(—)211994.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285714 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285714, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285714 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12512, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285714(Accession XP_(—)211994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285714.

LOC285726 (Accession XP_(—)211998.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285726 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285726, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285726 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1407, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285726(Accession XP_(—)211998.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285726.

LOC285747 (Accession XP_(—)209742.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285747 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285747, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285747 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18138, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285747(Accession XP_(—)209742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285747.

LOC285769 (Accession XP_(—)209755.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285769 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285769BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285769, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285769BINDING SITE1 and LOC285769 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:20180 andSEQ ID:11218 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285769(Accession XP_(—)209755.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285769.

LOC285771 (Accession XP_(—)212015.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285771 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285771, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285771 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285771(Accession XP_(—)212015.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285771.

LOC285831 (Accession XP_(—)212577.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285831 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC285831, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC285831 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15227, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285831(Accession XP_(—)212577.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285831.

LOC285831 (Accession XP_(—)209784.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285831 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC285831, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC285831 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15227, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285831(Accession XP_(—)209784.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285831.

LOC285831 (Accession XP_(—)212625.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285831 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC285831, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC285831 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15227, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285831(Accession XP_(—)212625.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285831.

LOC285908 (Accession XP_(—)209812.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285908 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285908, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285908 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8743, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC285908(Accession XP_(—)209812.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285908.

LOC286008 (Accession XP_(—)212134.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286008 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286008, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286008 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17819, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC286008(Accession XP_(—)212134.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286008.

LOC286030 (Accession XP_(—)209868.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286030 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286030, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286030 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12513, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC286030(Accession XP_(—)209868.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286030.

LOC286032 (Accession XP_(—)209867.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286032 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286032, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286032 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11886, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC286032(Accession XP_(—)209867.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286032.

LOC286039 (Accession XP_(—)209873.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286039 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12513, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC286039(Accession XP_(—)209873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286039.

LOC286059 (Accession XP_(—)212156.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286059 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286059, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286059 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14796, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC286059(Accession XP_(—)212156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286059.

LOC286141 (Accession XP_(—)212205.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286141 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286141, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286141 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8298, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC286141(Accession XP_(—)212205.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286141.

LOC286163 (Accession XP_(—)209922.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286163 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286163, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286163 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10366, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC286163(Accession XP_(—)209922.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286163.

LOC286199 (Accession XP_(—)212227.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286199 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286199, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286199 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC286199(Accession XP_(—)212227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286199.

LOC286215 (Accession XP_(—)212228.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286215 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286215, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286215 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC286215(Accession XP_(—)212228.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286215.

LOC286219 (Accession XP_(—)212236.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286219 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286219, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286219 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:593, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC286219(Accession XP_(—)212236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286219.

LOC286221 (Accession XP_(—)212233.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286221 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286221, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286221 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15764, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC286221(Accession XP_(—)212233.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286221.

LOC286256 (Accession XP_(—)209970.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286256 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286256, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286256 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16796, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC286256(Accession XP_(—)209970.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286256.

LOC286434 (Accession XP_(—)301085.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286434 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286434, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286434 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17046, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC286434(Accession XP_(—)301085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286434.

LOC286501 (Accession XP_(—)210079.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286501 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286501, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286501 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC286501(Accession XP_(—)210079.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286501.

LOC286567 (Accession XP_(—)212343.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286567 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286567, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286567 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC286567(Accession XP_(—)212343.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286567.

LOC286572 (Accession XP_(—)212341.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286572 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286572, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286572 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC286572(Accession XP_(—)212341.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286572.

LOC338709 (Accession XP_(—)211595.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC338709(Accession XP_(—)211595.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338709.

LOC338760 (Accession XP_(—)290556.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338760 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338760, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338760 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC338760(Accession XP_(—)290556.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338760.

LOC338812 (Accession XP_(—)290587.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338812, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338812 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5910, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC338812(Accession XP_(—)290587.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338812.

LOC338842 (Accession XP_(—)294729.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338842 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338842, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338842 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3177, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC338842(Accession XP_(—)294729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338842.

LOC339178 (Accession XP_(—)290742.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339178 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339178, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339178 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9390, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC339178(Accession XP_(—)290742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339178.

LOC339201 (Accession XP_(—)290756.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12179, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC339201(Accession XP_(—)290756.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339201.

LOC339238 (Accession XP_(—)290784.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339238 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339238BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC339238, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC339238 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339238 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:14379 and SEQ ID:4093 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC339238(Accession XP_(—)290784.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339238.

LOC339290 (Accession XP_(—)294901.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339290 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339290, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339290 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14427, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC339290(Accession XP_(—)294901.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339290.

LOC339392 (Accession XP_(—)294925.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339392 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339392, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339392 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15380, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC339392(Accession XP_(—)294925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339392.

LOC339778 (Accession XP_(—)295061.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339778 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339778, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339778 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12879, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC339778(Accession XP_(—)295061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339778.

LOC339846 (Accession XP_(—)295084.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339846 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339846, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339846 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14168, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC339846(Accession XP_(—)295084.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339846.

LOC339862 (Accession XP_(—)291044.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339862 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339862, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339862 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17721, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC339862(Accession XP_(—)291044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339862.

LOC339950 (Accession XP_(—)294630.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339950 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339950, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339950 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3281, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC339950(Accession XP_(—)294630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339950.

LOC339983 (Accession XP_(—)291101.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339983 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339983, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339983 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7911, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC339983(Accession XP_(—)291101.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339983.

LOC340125 (Accession XP_(—)291150.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340125 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340125, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340125 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC340125(Accession XP_(—)291150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340125.

LOC340227 (Accession XP_(—)291203.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340227 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340227, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340227 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC340227(Accession XP_(—)291203.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340227.

LOC340290 (Accession XP_(—)291214.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340290 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340290, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340290 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC340290(Accession XP_(—)291214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340290.

LOC340340 (Accession XP_(—)295215.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340340 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340340, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340340 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14545, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC340340(Accession XP_(—)295215.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340340.

LOC340362 (Accession XP_(—)295225.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340362 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340362, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340362 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16910, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC340362(Accession XP_(—)295225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340362.

LOC340408 (Accession XP_(—)291274.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12513, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC340408(Accession XP_(—)291274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340408.

LOC340528 (Accession XP_(—)295268.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340528 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340528, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340528 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12693, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC340528(Accession XP_(—)295268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340528.

LOC341036 (Accession XP_(—)295967.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC341036 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC341036, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC341036 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:990, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC341036(Accession XP_(—)295967.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC341036.

LOC342195 (Accession XP_(—)292413.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342195 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342195, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342195 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:752, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC342195(Accession XP_(—)292413.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342195.

LOC343052 (Accession XP_(—)295309.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC343052 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC343052, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC343052 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11315, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC343052(Accession XP_(—)295309.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC343052.

LOC343127 (Accession XP_(—)295364.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC343127 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC343127, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC343127 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15167, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC343127(Accession XP_(—)295364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC343127.

LOC344051 (Accession XP_(—)297346.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC344051 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC344051, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC344051 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6198, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC344051(Accession XP_(—)297346.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC344051.

LOC347804 (Accession XP_(—)166630.4) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347804 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347804, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347804 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC347804(Accession XP_(—)166630.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347804.

LOC348071 (Accession XP_(—)300620.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348071 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348071, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348071 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19753, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC348071(Accession XP_(—)300620.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348071.

LOC348146 (Accession XP_(—)300640.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348146 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2347, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC348146(Accession XP_(—)300640.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348146.

LOC348389 (Accession XP_(—)302739.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348389 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348389, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348389 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5103, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC348389(Accession XP_(—)302739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348389.

LOC348416 (Accession XP_(—)300733.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348416 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348416, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348416 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6373, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC348416(Accession XP_(—)300733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348416.

LOC348452 (Accession XP_(—)300742.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348452 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348452, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348452 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14880, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC348452(Accession XP_(—)300742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348452.

LOC348488 (Accession XP_(—)300352.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348488 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348488, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348488 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC348488(Accession XP_(—)300352.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348488.

LOC348508 (Accession XP_(—)302806.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348508 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348508BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348508, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348508BINDING SITE1 and LOC348508 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12029 andSEQ ID:11430 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC348508(Accession XP_(—)302806.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348508.

LOC348583 (Accession XP_(—)302833.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348583 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348583, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348583 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:928, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC348583(Accession XP_(—)302833.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348583.

LOC348701 (Accession XP_(—)300810.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348701 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348701, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348701 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1681, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC348701(Accession XP_(—)300810.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348701.

LOC348780 (Accession XP_(—)302884.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348780 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348780, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348780 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17525, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC348780(Accession XP_(—)302884.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348780.

LOC349080 (Accession XP_(—)302952.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349080 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349080, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349080 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC349080(Accession XP_(—)302952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349080.

LOC349161 (Accession XP_(—)302970.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349161 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349161, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349161 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18078, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC349161(Accession XP_(—)302970.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349161.

LOC349277 (Accession XP_(—)303016.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349277 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349277, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349277 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9154, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC349277(Accession XP_(—)303016.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349277.

LOC349299 (Accession XP_(—)303021.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349299 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349299, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349299 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9154, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC349299(Accession XP_(—)303021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349299.

LOC349305 (Accession XP_(—)301019.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349305 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349305, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349305 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC349305(Accession XP_(—)301019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349305.

LOC349307 (Accession XP_(—)303024.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349307 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349307, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349307 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10059, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC349307(Accession XP_(—)303024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349307.

LOC349420 (Accession XP_(—)301075.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349420 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349420, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349420 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC349420(Accession XP_(—)301075.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349420.

LOC349429 (Accession XP_(—)301083.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349429 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349429, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349429 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17046, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC349429(Accession XP_(—)301083.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349429.

LOC350897 (Accession XP_(—)303256.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350897 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350897, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350897 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8471, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC350897(Accession XP_(—)303256.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350897.

LOC51236 (Accession NP_(—)057542.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC51236 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51236,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51236 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6536, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC51236 (AccessionNP_(—)057542.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51236.

LOC90576 (Accession XP_(—)032678.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90576 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90576,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90576 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12424, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC90576 (AccessionXP_(—)032678.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90576.

LOC90906 (Accession XP_(—)034809.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90906 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90906,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90906 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10295, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC90906 (AccessionXP_(—)034809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90906.

LOC91397 (Accession XP_(—)038219.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91397 BINDING SITE1 and LOC91397 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by LOC91397, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91397BINDING SITE1 and LOC91397 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11988 andSEQ ID:12564 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC91397 (AccessionXP_(—)038219.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91397.

LOC91807 (Accession XP_(—)040819.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91807 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91807,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91807 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC91807 (AccessionXP_(—)040819.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91807.

LOC92973 (Accession XP_(—)048529.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC92973 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92973,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92973 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17973, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC92973 (AccessionXP_(—)048529.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92973.

LOC93259 (Accession XP_(—)050105.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC93259 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93259,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93259 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18965, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of LOC93259 (AccessionXP_(—)050105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC93259.

Leupaxin (LPXN, Accession NP_(—)004802.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LPXN BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LPXN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LPXN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Leupaxin (LPXN,Accession NP_(—)004802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LPXN.

MAGED4 (Accession NP_(—)803881.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAGED4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MAGED4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAGED4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11993, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MAGED4 (AccessionNP_(—)803881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAGED4.

Mam domain containing 1 (MAMDC1, Accession XP_(—)090827.3) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAMDC1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MAMDC1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAMDC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11453, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Mam domaincontaining 1 (MAMDC1, Accession XP_(—)090827.3). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MAMDC1.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 4 (MAP2K4, AccessionNP_(—)003001.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP2K4 BINDING SITE1 and MAP2K4 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by MAP2K4,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP2K4 BINDING SITE1 andMAP2K4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17579 and SEQ ID:7023respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase 4 (MAP2K4, Accession NP_(—)003001.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP2K4.

Map/microtubule affinity-regulating kinase 2 (MARK2, AccessionNP_(—)004945.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MARK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MARK2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MARK2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Map/microtubuleaffinity-regulating kinase 2 (MARK2, Accession NP_(—)004945.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MARK2.

Map/microtubule affinity-regulating kinase 2 (MARK2, AccessionNP_(—)059672.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MARK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MARK2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MARK2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Map/microtubuleaffinity-regulating kinase 2 (MARK2, Accession NP_(—)059672.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MARK2.

Membrane cofactor protein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactiveantigen) (MCP, Accession NP_(—)758870.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MCP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3578, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758870.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP has been established by previous studies. MCP, aC3B/C4B-binding molecule of the complement system with cofactor activityfor the I- dependent cleavage of C3B and C4B, is widely distributed inwhite blood cells, platelets, epithelial cells, and fibroblasts. Lublinet al. (1988) purified MCP from a human T-cell line and determined thesequence of the N-terminal 24 amino acids. An oligonucleotide probe wasused to identify a clone from a human monocyte cDNA library. The deducedfull-length MCP consists of a 34-amino acid signal peptide and a350-amino acid mature protein. The protein has, beginning at the Nterminus, 4 cysteine-rich repeating units (short consensus repeats, orSCRs) of about 60 amino acids each that match the consensus sequencefound in a multigene family of complement regulatory proteins: CR1 (OMIMRef. No. 120620), CR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 120650), C4BP (OMIM Ref. No.120830), FH (OMIM Ref. No. 134370), and DAF (OMIM Ref. No. 125240).Immediately C-terminal of the SCRs is a serine/threonine/proline(STP)-rich region, a likely area for extensive O-glycosylation. MCP alsohas a transmembrane domain, a basic amino acid anchor, and a cytoplasmictail. Purcell et al. (1991) and Post et al. (1991) identified 4 and 6isoforms of MCP, respectively. Post et al. (1991) demonstrated that the6 isoforms vary in having 1 of 2 cytoplasmic tails and by having eitherall 3 STP regions (termed A, B, and C) or only STP-BC or STP-C. Theyshowed that the STP-C isoforms are expressed as 45- to 55-kD proteins,the STP-BC isoforms are expressed as 55- to 65-kD proteins, and theSTP-ABC isoforms are expressed as 65- to 75-kD proteins. The 65- to75-kD variants were not expressed on peripheral blood cells or celllines. Post et al. (1991) concluded that the presence of the B region ofthe STP area, which is richer in O-linked sugars, determines theexpression of the 2 broad protein species. They also noted that up to 4different forms of MCP are expressed on a single cell. Lublin et al.(1988) localized MCP to 1q31-q41 by Southern analysis of human-rodentsomatic cell hybrid DNA and by in situ hybridization. This was the sixthmember of this multigene family that had been assigned to this region ofthe genome. Bora et al. (1989) demonstrated that the MCP gene is on thesame 1,250-kb NotI fragment that contains CR1, CR2, DAF, and C4BP andmaps within 100 kb of the 3-prime end of the CR1 gene. The order of thegenes appears to be that just indicated, with MCP preceding the other 4genes.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MCP.Marie et al. (2002) studied mice transgenic for human CD46 isoformsdiffering in their STP regions and in the length of their cytoplasmicdomains. Mice expressing the 16-amino acid cytoplasmic tail variant,dubbed CD46-1, inhibited the T cell-mediated contact hypersensitivityreaction, whereas those expression the 23-residue cytoplasmic tailvariant, termed CD46-2, increased it. CD46 stimulation or costimulationresulted in decreased cytotoxic activity and IL2 production, butincreased proliferation and IL10 production, in CD46-1 transgenic mice.The effects were reversed in CD46-2 mice.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MCP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lublin, D. M.; Liszewski, M. K.; Post, T. W.; Arce, M. A.; LeBeau, M.M.; Rebentisch, M. B.; Lemons, R. S.; Sey, T.; Atkinson, J. P.:Molecular cloning and chromosomal localization of human complementmembrane cofactor protein (MCP): evidence for inclusion in the multigenefamily of complement-regulatory proteins. J. Exp. Med. 168:181-194,1988; and

Post, T. W.; Liszewski, M. K.; Adams, E. M.; Tedja, I.; Miller, E. A.;Atkinson, J. P.: Membrane cofactor protein of the complement system:alternative splicing of serine/threonine/prol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MCP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120920, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Membrane cofactor protein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocytecross-reactive antigen) (MCP, Accession NP_(—)758869.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MCP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3578, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758869.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP has been established by previous studies. MCP, aC3B/C4B-binding molecule of the complement system with cofactor activityfor the I-dependent cleavage of C3B and C4B, is widely distributed inwhite blood cells, platelets, epithelial cells, and fibroblasts. Lublinet al. (1988) purified MCP from a human T-cell line and determined thesequence of the N-terminal 24 amino acids. An oligonucleotide probe wasused to identify a clone from a human monocyte cDNA library. The deducedfull-length MCP consists of a 34-amino acid signal peptide and a350-amino acid mature protein. The protein has, beginning at the Nterminus, 4 cysteine-rich repeating units (short consensus repeats, orSCRs) of about 60 amino acids each that match the consensus sequencefound in a multigene family of complement regulatory proteins: CR1 (OMIMRef. No. 120620), CR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 120650), C4BP (OMIM Ref. No.120830), FH (OMIM Ref. No. 134370), and DAF (OMIM Ref. No. 125240).Immediately C-terminal of the SCRs is a serine/threonine/proline(STP)-rich region, a likely area for extensive O-glycosylation. MCP alsohas a transmembrane domain, a basic amino acid anchor, and a cytoplasmictail. Purcell et al. (1991) and Post et al. (1991) identified 4 and 6isoforms of MCP, respectively. Post et al. (1991) demonstrated that the6 isoforms vary in having 1 of 2 cytoplasmic tails and by having eitherall 3 STP regions (termed A, B, and C) or only STP-BC or STP-C. Theyshowed that the STP-C isoforms are expressed as 45- to 55-kD proteins,the STP-BC isoforms are expressed as 55- to 65-kD proteins, and theSTP-ABC isoforms are expressed as 65- to 75-kD proteins. The 65- to75-kD variants were not expressed on peripheral blood cells or celllines. Post et al. (1991) concluded that the presence of the B region ofthe STP area, which is richer in O-linked sugars, determines theexpression of the 2 broad protein species. They also noted that up to 4different forms of MCP are expressed on a single cell. Lublin et al.(1988) localized MCP to 1q31-q41 by Southern analysis of human-rodentsomatic cell hybrid DNA and by in situ hybridization. This was the sixthmember of this multigene family that had been assigned to this region ofthe genome. Bora et al. (1989) demonstrated that the MCP gene is on thesame 1,250-kb NotI fragment that contains CR1, CR2, DAF, and C4BP andmaps within 100 kb of the 3-prime end of the CR1 gene. The order of thegenes appears to be that just indicated, with MCP preceding the other 4genes.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MCP.Marie et al. (2002) studied mice transgenic for human CD46 isoformsdiffering in their STP regions and in the length of their cytoplasmicdomains. Mice expressing the 16-amino acid cytoplasmic tail variant,dubbed CD46-1, inhibited the T cell-mediated contact hypersensitivityreaction, whereas those expression the 23-residue cytoplasmic tailvariant, termed CD46-2, increased it. CD46 stimulation or costimulationresulted in decreased cytotoxic activity and IL2 production, butincreased proliferation and IL10 production, in CD46-1 transgenic mice.The effects were reversed in CD46-2 mice.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MCP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lublin, D. M.; Liszewski, M. K.; Post, T. W.; Arce, M. A.; LeBeau, M.M.; Rebentisch, M. B.; Lemons, R. S.; Sey, T.; Atkinson, J. P.:Molecular cloning and chromosomal localization of human complementmembrane cofactor protein (MCP): evidence for inclusion in the multigenefamily of complement-regulatory proteins. J. Exp. Med. 168:181-194,1988; and

Post, T. W.; Liszewski, M. K.; Adams, E. M.; Tedja, I.; Miller, E. A.;Atkinson, J. P.: Membrane cofactor protein of the complement system:alternative splicing of serine/threonine/prol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MCP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120920, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Membrane cofactor protein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocytecross-reactive antigen) (MCP, Accession NP_(—)758865.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MCP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3578, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758865.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP has been established by previous studies. MCP, aC3B/C4B-binding molecule of the complement system with cofactor activityfor the I- dependent cleavage of C3B and C4B, is widely distributed inwhite blood cells, platelets, epithelial cells, and fibroblasts. Lublinet al. (1988) purified MCP from a human T-cell line and determined thesequence of the N-terminal 24 amino acids. An oligonucleotide probe wasused to identify a clone from a human monocyte cDNA library. The deducedfull-length MCP consists of a 34-amino acid signal peptide and a350-amino acid mature protein. The protein has, beginning at the Nterminus, 4 cysteine-rich repeating units (short consensus repeats, orSCRs) of about 60 amino acids each that match the consensus sequencefound in a multigene family of complement regulatory proteins: CR1 (OMIMRef. No. 120620), CR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 120650), C4BP (OMIM Ref. No.120830), FH (OMIM Ref. No. 134370), and DAF (OMIM Ref. No. 125240).Immediately C-terminal of the SCRs is a serine/threonine/proline(STP)-rich region, a likely area for extensive O-glycosylation. MCP alsohas a transmembrane domain, a basic amino acid anchor, and a cytoplasmictail. Purcell et al. (1991) and Post et al. (1991) identified 4 and 6isoforms of MCP, respectively. Post et al. (1991) demonstrated that the6 isoforms vary in having 1 of 2 cytoplasmic tails and by having eitherall 3 STP regions (termed A, B, and C) or only STP-BC or STP-C. Theyshowed that the STP-C isoforms are expressed as 45- to 55-kD proteins,the STP-BC isoforms are expressed as 55- to 65-kD proteins, and theSTP-ABC isoforms are expressed as 65- to 75-kD proteins. The 65- to75-kD variants were not expressed on peripheral blood cells or celllines. Post et al. (1991) concluded that the presence of the B region ofthe STP area, which is richer in O-linked sugars, determines theexpression of the 2 broad protein species. They also noted that up to 4different forms of MCP are expressed on a single cell. Lublin et al.(1988) localized MCP to 1q31-q41 by Southern analysis of human-rodentsomatic cell hybrid DNA and by in situ hybridization. This was the sixthmember of this multigene family that had been assigned to this region ofthe genome. Bora et al. (1989) demonstrated that the MCP gene is on thesame 1,250-kb NotI fragment that contains CR1, CR2, DAF, and C4BP andmaps within 100 kb of the 3-prime end of the CR1 gene. The order of thegenes appears to be that just indicated, with MCP preceding the other 4genes.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MCP.Marie et al. (2002) studied mice transgenic for human CD46 isoformsdiffering in their STP regions and in the length of their cytoplasmicdomains. Mice expressing the 16-amino acid cytoplasmic tail variant,dubbed CD46-1, inhibited the T cell-mediated contact hypersensitivityreaction, whereas those expression the 23-residue cytoplasmic tailvariant, termed CD46-2, increased it. CD46 stimulation or costimulationresulted in decreased cytotoxic activity and IL2 production, butincreased proliferation and IL10 production, in CD46-1 transgenic mice.The effects were reversed in CD46-2 mice.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MCP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lublin, D. M.; Liszewski, M. K.; Post, T. W.; Arce, M. A.; LeBeau, M.M.; Rebentisch, M. B.; Lemons, R. S.; Sey, T.; Atkinson, J. P.:Molecular cloning and chromosomal localization of human complementmembrane cofactor protein (MCP): evidence for inclusion in the multigenefamily of complement-regulatory proteins. J. Exp. Med. 168:181-194,1988; and

Post, T. W.; Liszewski, M. K.; Adams, E. M.; Tedja, I.; Miller, E. A.;Atkinson, J. P.: Membrane cofactor protein of the complement system:alternative splicing of serine/threonine/prol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MCP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120920, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Membrane cofactor protein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocytecross-reactive antigen) (MCP, Accession NP_(—)758861.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MCP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3578, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758861.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP has been established by previous studies. MCP, aC3B/C4B-binding molecule of the complement system with cofactor activityfor the I- dependent cleavage of C3B and C4B, is widely distributed inwhite blood cells, platelets, epithelial cells, and fibroblasts. Lublinet al. (1988) purified MCP from a human T-cell line and determined thesequence of the N-terminal 24 amino acids. An oligonucleotide probe wasused to identify a clone from a human monocyte cDNA library. The deducedfull-length MCP consists of a 34-amino acid signal peptide and a350-amino acid mature protein. The protein has, beginning at the Nterminus, 4 cysteine-rich repeating units (short consensus repeats, orSCRs) of about 60 amino acids each that match the consensus sequencefound in a multigene family of complement regulatory proteins: CR1 (OMIMRef. No. 120620), CR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 120650), C4BP (OMIM Ref. No.120830), FH (OMIM Ref. No. 134370), and DAF (OMIM Ref. No. 125240).Immediately C-terminal of the SCRs is a serine/threonine/proline(STP)-rich region, a likely area for extensive O-glycosylation. MCP alsohas a transmembrane domain, a basic amino acid anchor, and a cytoplasmictail. Purcell et al. (1991) and Post et al. (1991) identified 4 and 6isoforms of MCP, respectively. Post et al. (1991) demonstrated that the6 isoforms vary in having 1 of 2 cytoplasmic tails and by having eitherall 3 STP regions (termed A, B, and C) or only STP-BC or STP-C. Theyshowed that the STP-C isoforms are expressed as 45- to 55-kD proteins,the STP-BC isoforms are expressed as 55- to 65-kD proteins, and theSTP-ABC isoforms are expressed as 65- to 75-kD proteins. The 65- to75-kD variants were not expressed on peripheral blood cells or celllines. Post et al. (1991) concluded that the presence of the B region ofthe STP area, which is richer in O-linked sugars, determines theexpression of the 2 broad protein species. They also noted that up to 4different forms of MCP are expressed on a single cell. Lublin et al.(1988) localized MCP to 1q31-q41 by Southern analysis of human-rodentsomatic cell hybrid DNA and by in situ hybridization. This was the sixthmember of this multigene family that had been assigned to this region ofthe genome. Bora et al. (1989) demonstrated that the MCP gene is on thesame 1,250-kb NotI fragment that contains CR1, CR2, DAF, and C4BP andmaps within 100 kb of the 3-prime end of the CR1 gene. The order of thegenes appears to be that just indicated, with MCP preceding the other 4genes.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MCP.Marie et al. (2002) studied mice transgenic for human CD46 isoformsdiffering in their STP regions and in the length of their cytoplasmicdomains. Mice expressing the 16-amino acid cytoplasmic tail variant,dubbed CD46-1, inhibited the T cell-mediated contact hypersensitivityreaction, whereas those expression the 23-residue cytoplasmic tailvariant, termed CD46-2, increased it. CD46 stimulation or costimulationresulted in decreased cytotoxic activity and IL2 production, butincreased proliferation and IL10 production, in CD46-1 transgenic mice.The effects were reversed in CD46-2 mice.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MCP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lublin, D. M.; Liszewski, M. K.; Post, T. W.; Arce, M. A.; LeBeau, M.M.; Rebentisch, M. B.; Lemons, R. S.; Sey, T.; Atkinson, J. P.:Molecular cloning and chromosomal localization of human complementmembrane cofactor protein (MCP): evidence for inclusion in the multigenefamily of complement-regulatory proteins. J. Exp. Med. 168:181-194,1988; and

Post, T. W.; Liszewski, M. K.; Adams, E. M.; Tedja, I.; Miller, E. A.;Atkinson, J. P.: Membrane cofactor protein of the complement system:alternative splicing of serine/threonine/prol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MCP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120920, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Membrane cofactor protein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocytecross-reactive antigen) (MCP, Accession NP_(—)758864.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MCP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3578, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758864.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP has been established by previous studies. MCP, aC3B/C4B-binding molecule of the complement system with cofactor activityfor the I- dependent cleavage of C3B and C4B, is widely distributed inwhite blood cells, platelets, epithelial cells, and fibroblasts. Lublinet al. (1988) purified MCP from a human T-cell line and determined thesequence of the N-terminal 24 amino acids. An oligonucleotide probe wasused to identify a clone from a human monocyte cDNA library. The deducedfull-length MCP consists of a 34-amino acid signal peptide and a350-amino acid mature protein. The protein has, beginning at the Nterminus, 4 cysteine-rich repeating units (short consensus repeats, orSCRs) of about 60 amino acids each that match the consensus sequencefound in a multigene family of complement regulatory proteins: CR1 (OMIMRef. No. 120620), CR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 120650), C4BP (OMIM Ref. No.120830), FH (OMIM Ref. No. 134370), and DAF (OMIM Ref. No. 125240).Immediately C-terminal of the SCRs is a serine/threonine/proline(STP)-rich region, a likely area for extensive O-glycosylation. MCP alsohas a transmembrane domain, a basic amino acid anchor, and a cytoplasmictail. Purcell et al. (1991) and Post et al. (1991) identified 4 and 6isoforms of MCP, respectively. Post et al. (1991) demonstrated that the6 isoforms vary in having 1 of 2 cytoplasmic tails and by having eitherall 3 STP regions (termed A, B, and C) or only STP-BC or STP-C. Theyshowed that the STP-C isoforms are expressed as 45- to 55-kD proteins,the STP-BC isoforms are expressed as 55- to 65-kD proteins, and theSTP-ABC isoforms are expressed as 65- to 75-kD proteins. The 65- to75-kD variants were not expressed on peripheral blood cells or celllines. Post et al. (1991) concluded that the presence of the B region ofthe STP area, which is richer in O-linked sugars, determines theexpression of the 2 broad protein species. They also noted that up to 4different forms of MCP are expressed on a single cell. Lublin et al.(1988) localized MCP to 1q31-q41 by Southern analysis of human-rodentsomatic cell hybrid DNA and by in situ hybridization. This was the sixthmember of this multigene family that had been assigned to this region ofthe genome. Bora et al. (1989) demonstrated that the MCP gene is on thesame 1,250-kb NotI fragment that contains CR1, CR2, DAF, and C4BP andmaps within 100 kb of the 3-prime end of the CR1 gene. The order of thegenes appears to be that just indicated, with MCP preceding the other 4genes.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MCP.Marie et al. (2002) studied mice transgenic for human CD46 isoformsdiffering in their STP regions and in the length of their cytoplasmicdomains. Mice expressing the 16-amino acid cytoplasmic tail variant,dubbed CD46-1, inhibited the T cell-mediated contact hypersensitivityreaction, whereas those expression the 23-residue cytoplasmic tailvariant, termed CD46-2, increased it. CD46 stimulation or costimulationresulted in decreased cytotoxic activity and IL2 production, butincreased proliferation and IL10 production, in CD46-1 transgenic mice.The effects were reversed in CD46-2 mice.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MCP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lublin, D. M.; Liszewski, M. K.; Post, T. W.; Arce, M. A.; LeBeau, M.M.; Rebentisch, M. B.; Lemons, R. S.; Sey, T.; Atkinson, J. P.:Molecular cloning and chromosomal localization of human complementmembrane cofactor protein (MCP): evidence for inclusion in the multigenefamily of complement-regulatory proteins. J. Exp. Med. 168:181-194,1988; and

Post, T. W.; Liszewski, M. K.; Adams, E. M.; Tedja, I.; Miller, E. A.;Atkinson, J. P.: Membrane cofactor protein of the complement system:alternative splicing of serine/threonine/prol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MCP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120920, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Membrane cofactor protein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocytecross-reactive antigen) (MCP, Accession NP_(—)758867.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MCP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3578, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758867.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP has been established by previous studies. MCP, aC3B/C4B-binding molecule of the complement system with cofactor activityfor the I- dependent cleavage of C3B and C4B, is widely distributed inwhite blood cells, platelets, epithelial cells, and fibroblasts. Lublinet al. (1988) purified MCP from a human T-cell line and determined thesequence of the N-terminal 24 amino acids. An oligonucleotide probe wasused to identify a clone from a human monocyte cDNA library. The deducedfull-length MCP consists of a 34-amino acid signal peptide and a350-amino acid mature protein. The protein has, beginning at the Nterminus, 4 cysteine-rich repeating units (short consensus repeats, orSCRs) of about 60 amino acids each that match the consensus sequencefound in a multigene family of complement regulatory proteins: CR1 (OMIMRef. No. 120620), CR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 120650), C4BP (OMIM Ref. No.120830), FH (OMIM Ref. No. 134370), and DAF (OMIM Ref. No. 125240).Immediately C-terminal of the SCRs is a serine/threonine/proline(STP)-rich region, a likely area for extensive O-glycosylation. MCP alsohas a transmembrane domain, a basic amino acid anchor, and a cytoplasmictail. Purcell et al. (1991) and Post et al. (1991) identified 4 and 6isoforms of MCP, respectively. Post et al. (1991) demonstrated that the6 isoforms vary in having 1 of 2 cytoplasmic tails and by having eitherall 3 STP regions (termed A, B, and C) or only STP-BC or STP-C. Theyshowed that the STP-C isoforms are expressed as 45- to 55-kD proteins,the STP-BC isoforms are expressed as 55- to 65-kD proteins, and theSTP-ABC isoforms are expressed as 65- to 75-kD proteins. The 65- to75-kD variants were not expressed on peripheral blood cells or celllines. Post et al. (1991) concluded that the presence of the B region ofthe STP area, which is richer in O-linked sugars, determines theexpression of the 2 broad protein species. They also noted that up to 4different forms of MCP are expressed on a single cell. Lublin et al.(1988) localized MCP to 1q31-q41 by Southern analysis of human-rodentsomatic cell hybrid DNA and by in situ hybridization. This was the sixthmember of this multigene family that had been assigned to this region ofthe genome. Bora et al. (1989) demonstrated that the MCP gene is on thesame 1,250-kb NotI fragment that contains CR1, CR2, DAF, and C4BP andmaps within 100 kb of the 3-prime end of the CR1 gene. The order of thegenes appears to be that just indicated, with MCP preceding the other 4genes.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MCP.Marie et al. (2002) studied mice transgenic for human CD46 isoformsdiffering in their STP regions and in the length of their cytoplasmicdomains. Mice expressing the 16-amino acid cytoplasmic tail variant,dubbed CD46-1, inhibited the T cell-mediated contact hypersensitivityreaction, whereas those expression the 23-residue cytoplasmic tailvariant, termed CD46-2, increased it. CD46 stimulation or costimulationresulted in decreased cytotoxic activity and IL2 production, butincreased proliferation and IL10 production, in CD46-1 transgenic mice.The effects were reversed in CD46-2 mice.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MCP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lublin, D. M.; Liszewski, M. K.; Post, T. W.; Arce, M. A.; LeBeau, M.M.; Rebentisch, M. B.; Lemons, R. S.; Sey, T.; Atkinson, J. P.:Molecular cloning and chromosomal localization of human complementmembrane cofactor protein (MCP): evidence for inclusion in the multigenefamily of complement-regulatory proteins. J. Exp. Med. 168:181-194,1988; and

Post, T. W.; Liszewski, M. K.; Adams, E. M.; Tedja, I.; Miller, E. A.;Atkinson, J. P.: Membrane cofactor protein of the complement system:alternative splicing of serine/threonine/prol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MCP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120920, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Membrane cofactor protein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocytecross-reactive antigen) (MCP, Accession NP_(—)758863.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MCP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3578, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758863.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP has been established by previous studies. MCP, aC3B/C4B-binding molecule of the complement system with cofactor activityfor the I- dependent cleavage of C3B and C4B, is widely distributed inwhite blood cells, platelets, epithelial cells, and fibroblasts. Lublinet al. (1988) purified MCP from a human T-cell line and determined thesequence of the N-terminal 24 amino acids. An oligonucleotide probe wasused to identify a clone from a human monocyte cDNA library. The deducedfull-length MCP consists of a 34-amino acid signal peptide and a350-amino acid mature protein. The protein has, beginning at the Nterminus, 4 cysteine-rich repeating units (short consensus repeats, orSCRs) of about 60 amino acids each that match the consensus sequencefound in a multigene family of complement regulatory proteins: CR1 (OMIMRef. No. 120620), CR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 120650), C4BP (OMIM Ref. No.120830), FH (OMIM Ref. No. 134370), and DAF (OMIM Ref. No. 125240).Immediately C-terminal of the SCRs is a serine/threonine/proline(STP)-rich region, a likely area for extensive O-glycosylation. MCP alsohas a transmembrane domain, a basic amino acid anchor, and a cytoplasmictail. Purcell et al. (1991) and Post et al. (1991) identified 4 and 6isoforms of MCP, respectively. Post et al. (1991) demonstrated that the6 isoforms vary in having 1 of 2 cytoplasmic tails and by having eitherall 3 STP regions (termed A, B, and C) or only STP-BC or STP-C. Theyshowed that the STP-C isoforms are expressed as 45- to 55-kD proteins,the STP-BC isoforms are expressed as 55- to 65-kD proteins, and theSTP-ABC isoforms are expressed as 65- to 75-kD proteins. The 65- to75-kD variants were not expressed on peripheral blood cells or celllines. Post et al. (1991) concluded that the presence of the B region ofthe STP area, which is richer in O-linked sugars, determines theexpression of the 2 broad protein species. They also noted that up to 4different forms of MCP are expressed on a single cell. Lublin et al.(1988) localized MCP to 1q31-q41 by Southern analysis of human-rodentsomatic cell hybrid DNA and by in situ hybridization. This was the sixthmember of this multigene family that had been assigned to this region ofthe genome. Bora et al. (1989) demonstrated that the MCP gene is on thesame 1,250-kb NotI fragment that contains CR1, CR2, DAF, and C4BP andmaps within 100 kb of the 3-prime end of the CR1 gene. The order of thegenes appears to be that just indicated, with MCP preceding the other 4genes.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MCP.Marie et al. (2002) studied mice transgenic for human CD46 isoformsdiffering in their STP regions and in the length of their cytoplasmicdomains. Mice expressing the 16-amino acid cytoplasmic tail variant,dubbed CD46-1, inhibited the T cell-mediated contact hypersensitivityreaction, whereas those expression the 23-residue cytoplasmic tailvariant, termed CD46-2, increased it. CD46 stimulation or costimulationresulted in decreased cytotoxic activity and IL2 production, butincreased proliferation and IL10 production, in CD46-1 transgenic mice.The effects were reversed in CD46-2 mice.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MCP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lublin, D. M.; Liszewski, M. K.; Post, T. W.; Arce, M. A.; LeBeau, M.M.; Rebentisch, M. B.; Lemons, R. S.; Sey, T.; Atkinson, J. P.:Molecular cloning and chromosomal localization of human complementmembrane cofactor protein (MCP): evidence for inclusion in the multigenefamily of complement-regulatory proteins. J. Exp. Med. 168:181-194,1988; and

Post, T. W.; Liszewski, M. K.; Adams, E. M.; Tedja, I.; Miller, E. A.;Atkinson, J. P.: Membrane cofactor protein of the complement system:alternative splicing of serine/threonine/prol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MCP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120920, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Membrane cofactor protein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocytecross-reactive antigen) (MCP, Accession NP_(—)758860.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MCP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3578, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758860.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP has been established by previous studies. MCP, aC3B/C4B-binding molecule of the complement system with cofactor activityfor the I- dependent cleavage of C3B and C4B, is widely distributed inwhite blood cells, platelets, epithelial cells, and fibroblasts. Lublinet al. (1988) purified MCP from a human T-cell line and determined thesequence of the N-terminal 24 amino acids. An oligonucleotide probe wasused to identify a clone from a human monocyte cDNA library. The deducedfull-length MCP consists of a 34-amino acid signal peptide and a350-amino acid mature protein. The protein has, beginning at the Nterminus, 4 cysteine-rich repeating units (short consensus repeats, orSCRs) of about 60 amino acids each that match the consensus sequencefound in a multigene family of complement regulatory proteins: CR1 (OMIMRef. No. 120620), CR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 120650), C4BP (OMIM Ref. No.120830), FH (OMIM Ref. No. 134370), and DAF (OMIM Ref. No. 125240).Immediately C-terminal of the SCRs is a serine/threonine/proline(STP)-rich region, a likely area for extensive O-glycosylation. MCP alsohas a transmembrane domain, a basic amino acid anchor, and a cytoplasmictail. Purcell et al. (1991) and Post et al. (1991) identified 4 and 6isoforms of MCP, respectively. Post et al. (1991) demonstrated that the6 isoforms vary in having 1 of 2 cytoplasmic tails and by having eitherall 3 STP regions (termed A, B, and C) or only STP-BC or STP-C. Theyshowed that the STP-C isoforms are expressed as 45- to 55-kD proteins,the STP-BC isoforms are expressed as 55- to 65-kD proteins, and theSTP-ABC isoforms are expressed as 65- to 75-kD proteins. The 65- to75-kD variants were not expressed on peripheral blood cells or celllines. Post et al. (1991) concluded that the presence of the B region ofthe STP area, which is richer in O-linked sugars, determines theexpression of the 2 broad protein species. They also noted that up to 4different forms of MCP are expressed on a single cell. Lublin et al.(1988) localized MCP to 1q31-q41 by Southern analysis of human-rodentsomatic cell hybrid DNA and by in situ hybridization. This was the sixthmember of this multigene family that had been assigned to this region ofthe genome. Bora et al. (1989) demonstrated that the MCP gene is on thesame 1,250-kb NotI fragment that contains CR1, CR2, DAF, and C4BP andmaps within 100 kb of the 3-prime end of the CR1 gene. The order of thegenes appears to be that just indicated, with MCP preceding the other 4genes.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MCP.Marie et al. (2002) studied mice transgenic for human CD46 isoformsdiffering in their STP regions and in the length of their cytoplasmicdomains. Mice expressing the 16-amino acid cytoplasmic tail variant,dubbed CD46-1, inhibited the T cell-mediated contact hypersensitivityreaction, whereas those expression the 23-residue cytoplasmic tailvariant, termed CD46-2, increased it. CD46 stimulation or costimulationresulted in decreased cytotoxic activity and IL2 production, butincreased proliferation and IL10 production, in CD46-1 transgenic mice.The effects were reversed in CD46-2 mice.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MCP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lublin, D. M.; Liszewski, M. K.; Post, T. W.; Arce, M. A.; LeBeau, M.M.; Rebentisch, M. B.; Lemons, R. S.; Sey, T.; Atkinson, J. P.:Molecular cloning and chromosomal localization of human complementmembrane cofactor protein (MCP): evidence for inclusion in the multigenefamily of complement-regulatory proteins. J. Exp. Med. 168:181-194,1988; and

Post, T. W.; Liszewski, M. K.; Adams, E. M.; Tedja, I.; Miller, E. A.;Atkinson, J. P.: Membrane cofactor protein of the complement system:alternative splicing of serine/threonine/prol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MCP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120920, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Membrane cofactor protein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocytecross-reactive antigen) (MCP, Accession NP_(—)758871.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MCP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3578, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758871.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP has been established by previous studies. MCP, aC3B/C4B-binding molecule of the complement system with cofactor activityfor the I- dependent cleavage of C3B and C4B, is widely distributed inwhite blood cells, platelets, epithelial cells, and fibroblasts. Lublinet al. (1988) purified MCP from a human T-cell line and determined thesequence of the N-terminal 24 amino acids. An oligonucleotide probe wasused to identify a clone from a human monocyte cDNA library. The deducedfull-length MCP consists of a 34-amino acid signal peptide and a350-amino acid mature protein. The protein has, beginning at the Nterminus, 4 cysteine-rich repeating units (short consensus repeats, orSCRs) of about 60 amino acids each that match the consensus sequencefound in a multigene family of complement regulatory proteins: CR1 (OMIMRef. No. 120620), CR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 120650), C4BP (OMIM Ref. No.120830), FH (OMIM Ref. No. 134370), and DAF (OMIM Ref. No. 125240).Immediately C-terminal of the SCRs is a serine/threonine/proline(STP)-rich region, a likely area for extensive O-glycosylation. MCP alsohas a transmembrane domain, a basic amino acid anchor, and a cytoplasmictail. Purcell et al. (1991) and Post et al. (1991) identified 4 and 6isoforms of MCP, respectively. Post et al. (1991) demonstrated that the6 isoforms vary in having 1 of 2 cytoplasmic tails and by having eitherall 3 STP regions (termed A, B, and C) or only STP-BC or STP-C. Theyshowed that the STP-C isoforms are expressed as 45- to 55-kD proteins,the STP-BC isoforms are expressed as 55- to 65-kD proteins, and theSTP-ABC isoforms are expressed as 65- to 75-kD proteins. The 65- to75-kD variants were not expressed on peripheral blood cells or celllines. Post et al. (1991) concluded that the presence of the B region ofthe STP area, which is richer in O-linked sugars, determines theexpression of the 2 broad protein species. They also noted that up to 4different forms of MCP are expressed on a single cell. Lublin et al.(1988) localized MCP to 1q31-q41 by Southern analysis of human-rodentsomatic cell hybrid DNA and by in situ hybridization. This was the sixthmember of this multigene family that had been assigned to this region ofthe genome. Bora et al. (1989) demonstrated that the MCP gene is on thesame 1,250-kb NotI fragment that contains CR1, CR2, DAF, and C4BP andmaps within 100 kb of the 3-prime end of the CR1 gene. The order of thegenes appears to be that just indicated, with MCP preceding the other 4genes.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MCP.Marie et al. (2002) studied mice transgenic for human CD46 isoformsdiffering in their STP regions and in the length of their cytoplasmicdomains. Mice expressing the 16-amino acid cytoplasmic tail variant,dubbed CD46-1, inhibited the T cell-mediated contact hypersensitivityreaction, whereas those expression the 23-residue cytoplasmic tailvariant, termed CD46-2, increased it. CD46 stimulation or costimulationresulted in decreased cytotoxic activity and IL2 production, butincreased proliferation and IL10 production, in CD46-1 transgenic mice.The effects were reversed in CD46-2 mice.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MCP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lublin, D. M.; Liszewski, M. K.; Post, T. W.; Arce, M. A.; LeBeau, M.M.; Rebentisch, M. B.; Lemons, R. S.; Sey, T.; Atkinson, J. P.:Molecular cloning and chromosomal localization of human complementmembrane cofactor protein (MCP): evidence for inclusion in the multigenefamily of complement-regulatory proteins. J. Exp. Med. 168:181-194,1988; and

Post, T. W.; Liszewski, M. K.; Adams, E. M.; Tedja, I.; Miller, E. A.;Atkinson, J. P.: Membrane cofactor protein of the complement system:alternative splicing of serine/threonine/prol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MCP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120920, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Membrane cofactor protein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocytecross-reactive antigen) (MCP, Accession NP_(—)722548.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MCP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3578, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)722548.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP has been established by previous studies. MCP, aC3B/C4B-binding molecule of the complement system with cofactor activityfor the I- dependent cleavage of C3B and C4B, is widely distributed inwhite blood cells, platelets, epithelial cells, and fibroblasts. Lublinet al. (1988) purified MCP from a human T-cell line and determined thesequence of the N-terminal 24 amino acids. An oligonucleotide probe wasused to identify a clone from a human monocyte cDNA library. The deducedfull-length MCP consists of a 34-amino acid signal peptide and a350-amino acid mature protein. The protein has, beginning at the Nterminus, 4 cysteine-rich repeating units (short consensus repeats, orSCRs) of about 60 amino acids each that match the consensus sequencefound in a multigene family of complement regulatory proteins: CR1 (OMIMRef. No. 120620), CR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 120650), C4BP (OMIM Ref. No.120830), FH (OMIM Ref. No. 134370), and DAF (OMIM Ref. No. 125240).Immediately C-terminal of the SCRs is a serine/threonine/proline(STP)-rich region, a likely area for extensive O-glycosylation. MCP alsohas a transmembrane domain, a basic amino acid anchor, and a cytoplasmictail. Purcell et al. (1991) and Post et al. (1991) identified 4 and 6isoforms of MCP, respectively. Post et al. (1991) demonstrated that the6 isoforms vary in having 1 of 2 cytoplasmic tails and by having eitherall 3 STP regions (termed A, B, and C) or only STP-BC or STP-C. Theyshowed that the STP-C isoforms are expressed as 45- to 55-kD proteins,the STP-BC isoforms are expressed as 55- to 65-kD proteins, and theSTP-ABC isoforms are expressed as 65- to 75-kD proteins. The 65- to75-kD variants were not expressed on peripheral blood cells or celllines. Post et al. (1991) concluded that the presence of the B region ofthe STP area, which is richer in O-linked sugars, determines theexpression of the 2 broad protein species. They also noted that up to 4different forms of MCP are expressed on a single cell. Lublin et al.(1988) localized MCP to 1q31-q41 by Southern analysis of human-rodentsomatic cell hybrid DNA and by in situ hybridization. This was the sixthmember of this multigene family that had been assigned to this region ofthe genome. Bora et al. (1989) demonstrated that the MCP gene is on thesame 1,250-kb NotI fragment that contains CR1, CR2, DAF, and C4BP andmaps within 100 kb of the 3-prime end of the CR1 gene. The order of thegenes appears to be that just indicated, with MCP preceding the other 4genes.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MCP.Marie et al. (2002) studied mice transgenic for human CD46 isoformsdiffering in their STP regions and in the length of their cytoplasmicdomains. Mice expressing the 16-amino acid cytoplasmic tail variant,dubbed CD46-1, inhibited the T cell-mediated contact hypersensitivityreaction, whereas those expression the 23-residue cytoplasmic tailvariant, termed CD46-2, increased it. CD46 stimulation or costimulationresulted in decreased cytotoxic activity and IL2 production, butincreased proliferation and IL10 production, in CD46-1 transgenic mice.The effects were reversed in CD46-2 mice.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MCP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lublin, D. M.; Liszewski, M. K.; Post, T. W.; Arce, M. A.; LeBeau, M.M.; Rebentisch, M. B.; Lemons, R. S.; Sey, T.; Atkinson, J. P.:Molecular cloning and chromosomal localization of human complementmembrane cofactor protein (MCP): evidence for inclusion in the multigenefamily of complement-regulatory proteins. J. Exp. Med. 168:181-194,1988; and

Post, T. W.; Liszewski, M. K.; Adams, E. M.; Tedja, I.; Miller, E. A.;Atkinson, J. P.: Membrane cofactor protein of the complement system:alternative splicing of serine/threonine/prol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MCP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120920, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Membrane cofactor protein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocytecross-reactive antigen) (MCP, Accession NP_(—)758866.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MCP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3578, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758866.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP has been established by previous studies. MCP, aC3B/C4B-binding molecule of the complement system with cofactor activityfor the I- dependent cleavage of C3B and C4B, is widely distributed inwhite blood cells, platelets, epithelial cells, and fibroblasts. Lublinet al. (1988) purified MCP from a human T-cell line and determined thesequence of the N-terminal 24 amino acids. An oligonucleotide probe wasused to identify a clone from a human monocyte cDNA library. The deducedfull-length MCP consists of a 34-amino acid signal peptide and a350-amino acid mature protein. The protein has, beginning at the Nterminus, 4 cysteine-rich repeating units (short consensus repeats, orSCRs) of about 60 amino acids each that match the consensus sequencefound in a multigene family of complement regulatory proteins: CR1 (OMIMRef. No. 120620), CR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 120650), C4BP (OMIM Ref. No.120830), FH (OMIM Ref. No. 134370), and DAF (OMIM Ref. No. 125240).Immediately C-terminal of the SCRs is a serine/threonine/proline(STP)-rich region, a likely area for extensive O-glycosylation. MCP alsohas a transmembrane domain, a basic amino acid anchor, and a cytoplasmictail. Purcell et al. (1991) and Post et al. (1991) identified 4 and 6isoforms of MCP, respectively. Post et al. (1991) demonstrated that the6 isoforms vary in having 1 of 2 cytoplasmic tails and by having eitherall 3 STP regions (termed A, B, and C) or only STP-BC or STP-C. Theyshowed that the STP-C isoforms are expressed as 45- to 55-kD proteins,the STP-BC isoforms are expressed as 55- to 65-kD proteins, and theSTP-ABC isoforms are expressed as 65- to 75-kD proteins. The 65- to75-kD variants were not expressed on peripheral blood cells or celllines. Post et al. (1991) concluded that the presence of the B region ofthe STP area, which is richer in O-linked sugars, determines theexpression of the 2 broad protein species. They also noted that up to 4different forms of MCP are expressed on a single cell. Lublin et al.(1988) localized MCP to 1q31-q41 by Southern analysis of human-rodentsomatic cell hybrid DNA and by in situ hybridization. This was the sixthmember of this multigene family that had been assigned to this region ofthe genome. Bora et al. (1989) demonstrated that the MCP gene is on thesame 1,250-kb NotI fragment that contains CR1, CR2, DAF, and C4BP andmaps within 100 kb of the 3-prime end of the CR1 gene. The order of thegenes appears to be that just indicated, with MCP preceding the other 4genes.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MCP.Marie et al. (2002) studied mice transgenic for human CD46 isoformsdiffering in their STP regions and in the length of their cytoplasmicdomains. Mice expressing the 16-amino acid cytoplasmic tail variant,dubbed CD46-1, inhibited the T cell-mediated contact hypersensitivityreaction, whereas those expression the 23-residue cytoplasmic tailvariant, termed CD46-2, increased it. CD46 stimulation or costimulationresulted in decreased cytotoxic activity and IL2 production, butincreased proliferation and IL10 production, in CD46-1 transgenic mice.The effects were reversed in CD46-2 mice.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MCP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lublin, D. M.; Liszewski, M. K.; Post, T. W.; Arce, M. A.; LeBeau, M.M.; Rebentisch, M. B.; Lemons, R. S.; Sey, T.; Atkinson, J. P.:Molecular cloning and chromosomal localization of human complementmembrane cofactor protein (MCP): evidence for inclusion in the multigenefamily of complement-regulatory proteins. J. Exp. Med. 168:181-194,1988; and

Post, T. W.; Liszewski, M. K.; Adams, E. M.; Tedja, I.; Miller, E. A.;Atkinson, J. P.: Membrane cofactor protein of the complement system:alternative splicing of serine/threonine/prol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MCP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120920, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Membrane cofactor protein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocytecross-reactive antigen) (MCP, Accession NP_(—)758862.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MCP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3578, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758862.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP has been established by previous studies. MCP, aC3B/C4B-binding molecule of the complement system with cofactor activityfor the I- dependent cleavage of C3B and C4B, is widely distributed inwhite blood cells, platelets, epithelial cells, and fibroblasts. Lublinet al. (1988) purified MCP from a human T-cell line and determined thesequence of the N-terminal 24 amino acids. An oligonucleotide probe wasused to identify a clone from a human monocyte cDNA library. The deducedfull-length MCP consists of a 34-amino acid signal peptide and a350-amino acid mature protein. The protein has, beginning at the Nterminus, 4 cysteine-rich repeating units (short consensus repeats, orSCRs) of about 60 amino acids each that match the consensus sequencefound in a multigene family of complement regulatory proteins: CR1 (OMIMRef. No. 120620), CR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 120650), C4BP (OMIM Ref. No.120830), FH (OMIM Ref. No. 134370), and DAF (OMIM Ref. No. 125240).Immediately C-terminal of the SCRs is a serine/threonine/proline(STP)-rich region, a likely area for extensive O-glycosylation. MCP alsohas a transmembrane domain, a basic amino acid anchor, and a cytoplasmictail. Purcell et al. (1991) and Post et al. (1991) identified 4 and 6isoforms of MCP, respectively. Post et al. (1991) demonstrated that the6 isoforms vary in having 1 of 2 cytoplasmic tails and by having eitherall 3 STP regions (termed A, B, and C) or only STP-BC or STP-C. Theyshowed that the STP-C isoforms are expressed as 45- to 55-kD proteins,the STP-BC isoforms are expressed as 55- to 65-kD proteins, and theSTP-ABC isoforms are expressed as 65- to 75-kD proteins. The 65- to75-kD variants were not expressed on peripheral blood cells or celllines. Post et al. (1991) concluded that the presence of the B region ofthe STP area, which is richer in O-linked sugars, determines theexpression of the 2 broad protein species. They also noted that up to 4different forms of MCP are expressed on a single cell. Lublin et al.(1988) localized MCP to 1q31-q41 by Southern analysis of human-rodentsomatic cell hybrid DNA and by in situ hybridization. This was the sixthmember of this multigene family that had been assigned to this region ofthe genome. Bora et al. (1989) demonstrated that the MCP gene is on thesame 1,250-kb NotI fragment that contains CR1, CR2, DAF, and C4BP andmaps within 100 kb of the 3-prime end of the CR1 gene. The order of thegenes appears to be that just indicated, with MCP preceding the other 4genes.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MCP.Marie et al. (2002) studied mice transgenic for human CD46 isoformsdiffering in their STP regions and in the length of their cytoplasmicdomains. Mice expressing the 16-amino acid cytoplasmic tail variant,dubbed CD46-1, inhibited the T cell-mediated contact hypersensitivityreaction, whereas those expression the 23-residue cytoplasmic tailvariant, termed CD46-2, increased it. CD46 stimulation or costimulationresulted in decreased cytotoxic activity and IL2 production, butincreased proliferation and IL10 production, in CD46-1 transgenic mice.The effects were reversed in CD46-2 mice.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MCP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lublin, D. M.; Liszewski, M. K.; Post, T. W.; Arce, M. A.; LeBeau, M.M.; Rebentisch, M. B.; Lemons, R. S.; Sey, T.; Atkinson, J. P.:Molecular cloning and chromosomal localization of human complementmembrane cofactor protein (MCP): evidence for inclusion in the multigenefamily of complement-regulatory proteins. J. Exp. Med. 168:181-194,1988; and

Post, T. W.; Liszewski, M. K.; Adams, E. M.; Tedja, I.; Miller, E. A.;Atkinson, J. P.: Membrane cofactor protein of the complement system:alternative splicing of serine/threonine/prol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MCP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120920, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Membrane cofactor protein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocytecross-reactive antigen) (MCP, Accession NP_(—)002380.3) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MCP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3578, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)002380.3), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP has been established by previous studies. MCP, aC3B/C4B-binding molecule of the complement system with cofactor activityfor the I- dependent cleavage of C3B and C4B, is widely distributed inwhite blood cells, platelets, epithelial cells, and fibroblasts. Lublinet al. (1988) purified MCP from a human T-cell line and determined thesequence of the N-terminal 24 amino acids. An oligonucleotide probe wasused to identify a clone from a human monocyte cDNA library. The deducedfull-length MCP consists of a 34-amino acid signal peptide and a350-amino acid mature protein. The protein has, beginning at the Nterminus, 4 cysteine-rich repeating units (short consensus repeats, orSCRs) of about 60 amino acids each that match the consensus sequencefound in a multigene family of complement regulatory proteins: CR1 (OMIMRef. No. 120620), CR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 120650), C4BP (OMIM Ref. No.120830), FH (OMIM Ref. No. 134370), and DAF (OMIM Ref. No. 125240).Immediately C-terminal of the SCRs is a serine/threonine/proline(STP)-rich region, a likely area for extensive O-glycosylation. MCP alsohas a transmembrane domain, a basic amino acid anchor, and a cytoplasmictail. Purcell et al. (1991) and Post et al. (1991) identified 4 and 6isoforms of MCP, respectively. Post et al. (1991) demonstrated that the6 isoforms vary in having 1 of 2 cytoplasmic tails and by having eitherall 3 STP regions (termed A, B, and C) or only STP-BC or STP-C. Theyshowed that the STP-C isoforms are expressed as 45- to 55-kD proteins,the STP-BC isoforms are expressed as 55- to 65-kD proteins, and theSTP-ABC isoforms are expressed as 65- to 75-kD proteins. The 65- to75-kD variants were not expressed on peripheral blood cells or celllines. Post et al. (1991) concluded that the presence of the B region ofthe STP area, which is richer in O-linked sugars, determines theexpression of the 2 broad protein species. They also noted that up to 4different forms of MCP are expressed on a single cell. Lublin et al.(1988) localized MCP to 1q31-q41 by Southern analysis of human-rodentsomatic cell hybrid DNA and by in situ hybridization. This was the sixthmember of this multigene family that had been assigned to this region ofthe genome. Bora et al. (1989) demonstrated that the MCP gene is on thesame 1,250-kb NotI fragment that contains CR1, CR2, DAF, and C4BP andmaps within 100 kb of the 3-prime end of the CR1 gene. The order of thegenes appears to be that just indicated, with MCP preceding the other 4genes.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MCP.Marie et al. (2002) studied mice transgenic for human CD46 isoformsdiffering in their STP regions and in the length of their cytoplasmicdomains. Mice expressing the 16-amino acid cytoplasmic tail variant,dubbed CD46-1, inhibited the T cell-mediated contact hypersensitivityreaction, whereas those expression the 23-residue cytoplasmic tailvariant, termed CD46-2, increased it. CD46 stimulation or costimulationresulted in decreased cytotoxic activity and IL2 production, butincreased proliferation and IL10 production, in CD46-1 transgenic mice.The effects were reversed in CD46-2 mice.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MCP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lublin, D. M.; Liszewski, M. K.; Post, T. W.; Arce, M. A.; LeBeau, M.M.; Rebentisch, M. B.; Lemons, R. S.; Sey, T.; Atkinson, J. P.:Molecular cloning and chromosomal localization of human complementmembrane cofactor protein (MCP): evidence for inclusion in the multigenefamily of complement-regulatory proteins. J. Exp. Med. 168:181-194,1988; and

Post, T. W.; Liszewski, M. K.; Adams, E. M.; Tedja, I.; Miller, E. A.;Atkinson, J. P.: Membrane cofactor protein of the complement system:alternative splicing of serine/threonine/prol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MCP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120920, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Membrane cofactor protein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocytecross-reactive antigen) (MCP, Accession NP_(—)758868.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MCP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3578, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758868.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP has been established by previous studies. MCP, aC3B/C4B-binding molecule of the complement system with cofactor activityfor the I- dependent cleavage of C3B and C4B, is widely distributed inwhite blood cells, platelets, epithelial cells, and fibroblasts. Lublinet al. (1988) purified MCP from a human T-cell line and determined thesequence of the N-terminal 24 amino acids. An oligonucleotide probe wasused to identify a clone from a human monocyte cDNA library. The deducedfull-length MCP consists of a 34-amino acid signal peptide and a350-amino acid mature protein. The protein has, beginning at the Nterminus, 4 cysteine-rich repeating units (short consensus repeats, orSCRs) of about 60 amino acids each that match the consensus sequencefound in a multigene family of complement regulatory proteins: CR1 (OMIMRef. No. 120620), CR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 120650), C4BP (OMIM Ref. No.120830), FH (OMIM Ref. No. 134370), and DAF (OMIM Ref. No. 125240).Immediately C-terminal of the SCRs is a serine/threonine/proline(STP)-rich region, a likely area for extensive O-glycosylation. MCP alsohas a transmembrane domain, a basic amino acid anchor, and a cytoplasmictail. Purcell et al. (1991) and Post et al. (1991) identified 4 and 6isoforms of MCP, respectively. Post et al. (1991) demonstrated that the6 isoforms vary in having 1 of 2 cytoplasmic tails and by having eitherall 3 STP regions (termed A, B, and C) or only STP-BC or STP-C. Theyshowed that the STP-C isoforms are expressed as 45- to 55-kD proteins,the STP-BC isoforms are expressed as 55- to 65-kD proteins, and theSTP-ABC isoforms are expressed as 65- to 75-kD proteins. The 65- to75-kD variants were not expressed on peripheral blood cells or celllines. Post et al. (1991) concluded that the presence of the B region ofthe STP area, which is richer in O-linked sugars, determines theexpression of the 2 broad protein species. They also noted that up to 4different forms of MCP are expressed on a single cell. Lublin et al.(1988) localized MCP to 1q31-q41 by Southern analysis of human-rodentsomatic cell hybrid DNA and by in situ hybridization. This was the sixthmember of this multigene family that had been assigned to this region ofthe genome. Bora et al. (1989) demonstrated that the MCP gene is on thesame 1,250-kb NotI fragment that contains CR1, CR2, DAF, and C4BP andmaps within 100 kb of the 3-prime end of the CR1 gene. The order of thegenes appears to be that just indicated, with MCP preceding the other 4genes.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MCP.Marie et al. (2002) studied mice transgenic for human CD46 isoformsdiffering in their STP regions and in the length of their cytoplasmicdomains. Mice expressing the 16-amino acid cytoplasmic tail variant,dubbed CD46-1, inhibited the T cell-mediated contact hypersensitivityreaction, whereas those expression the 23-residue cytoplasmic tailvariant, termed CD46-2, increased it. CD46 stimulation or costimulationresulted in decreased cytotoxic activity and IL2 production, butincreased proliferation and IL10 production, in CD46-1 transgenic mice.The effects were reversed in CD46-2 mice.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MCP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lublin, D. M.; Liszewski, M. K.; Post, T. W.; Arce, M. A.; LeBeau, M.M.; Rebentisch, M. B.; Lemons, R. S.; Sey, T.; Atkinson, J. P.:Molecular cloning and chromosomal localization of human complementmembrane cofactor protein (MCP): evidence for inclusion in the multigenefamily of complement-regulatory proteins. J. Exp. Med. 168:181-194,1988; and

Post, T. W.; Liszewski, M. K.; Adams, E. M.; Tedja, I.; Miller, E. A.;Atkinson, J. P.: Membrane cofactor protein of the complement system:alternative splicing of serine/threonine/prol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MCP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120920, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MEP50 (Accession NP_(—)077007.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEP50 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMEP50, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEP50 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MEP50 (AccessionNP_(—)077007.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MEP50.

Mesoderm development candidate 2 (MESDC2, Accession XP_(—)051854.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MESDC2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MESDC2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MESDC2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20061, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Mesodermdevelopment candidate 2 (MESDC2, Accession XP_(—)051854.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MESDC2.

MESP2 (Accession XP_(—)085261.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MESP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MESP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MESP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12071, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MESP2 (AccessionXP_(—)085261.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MESP2.

Max gene associated (MGA, Accession XP_(—)031689.3) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGA BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11668, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Max gene associated(MGA, Accession XP_(—)031689.3), a gene which plays a role in the finalsteps of digestion of starch. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGA.

The function of MGA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Mannosyl(alpha-1,6-)-glycoprotein beta-1,6-n-acetyl-glucosaminyltransferase(MGAT5, Accession NP_(—)002401.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGAT5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGAT5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGAT5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13161, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Mannosyl(alpha-1,6-)-glycoprotein beta-1,6-n-acetyl-glucosaminyltransferase(MGAT5, Accession NP_(—)002401.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MGAT5.

MGC10334 (Accession XP_(—)300761.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC10334 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MGC10334, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10334BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14880, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MGC10334 (AccessionXP_(—)300761.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC10334.

MGC11115 (Accession NP_(—)115686.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC11115 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11115,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11115 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13254, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MGC11115 (AccessionNP_(—)115686.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC11115.

MGC12262 (Accession NP_(—)116085.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC12262 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12262,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12262 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15149, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MGC12262 (AccessionNP_(—)116085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC12262.

MGC14839 (Accession NP_(—)542390.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC14839 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14839,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14839 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19092, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MGC14839 (AccessionNP_(—)542390.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC14839.

MGC16044 (Accession NP_(—)612380.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC16044 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16044,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16044 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13269, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MGC16044 (AccessionNP_(—)612380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC16044.

MGC18216 (Accession NP_(—)689665.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC18216 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC18216,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC18216 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10002, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MGC18216 (AccessionNP_(—)689665.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC18216.

MGC20470 (Accession NP_(—)659490.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC20470 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC20470,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC20470 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MGC20470 (AccessionNP_(—)659490.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC20470.

MGC26598 (Accession NP_(—)689851.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC26598 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC26598,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC26598 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3683, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MGC26598 (AccessionNP_(—)689851.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC26598.

MGC3047 (Accession NP_(—)115724.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3047 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3047,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3047 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2308, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MGC3047 (AccessionNP_(—)115724.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3047.

MGC3101 (Accession NP_(—)076948.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3101 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3101,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3101 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12469, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MGC3101 (AccessionNP_(—)076948.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3101.

MGC32020 (Accession NP_(—)689479.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC32020 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC32020,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC32020 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MGC32020 (AccessionNP_(—)689479.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC32020.

MGC33407 (Accession NP_(—)848620.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC33407 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33407,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33407 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16203, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MGC33407 (AccessionNP_(—)848620.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC33407.

MGC33884 (Accession NP_(—)699161.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC33884 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33884,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33884 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15982, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MGC33884 (AccessionNP_(—)699161.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC33884.

MGC34837 (Accession NP_(—)689590.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC34837 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34837,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34837 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10386, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MGC34837 (AccessionNP_(—)689590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC34837.

MGC35338 (Accession NP_(—)689602.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC35338 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35338,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35338 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17534, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MGC35338 (AccessionNP_(—)689602.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC35338.

MGC39518 (Accession NP_(—)776183.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC39518 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39518,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39518 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7979, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MGC39518 (AccessionNP_(—)776183.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC39518.

MGC48935 (Accession NP_(—)848631.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC48935 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC48935,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC48935 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16796, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MGC48935 (AccessionNP_(—)848631.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC48935.

MGC52019 (Accession NP_(—)848593.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC52019 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC52019,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC52019 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5201, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MGC52019 (AccessionNP_(—)848593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC52019.

MIDORI (Accession NP_(—)065829.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MIDORI BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MIDORI,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIDORI BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8948, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MIDORI (AccessionNP_(—)065829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MIDORI.

Makorin, ring finger protein, 4 (MKRN4, Accession NP_(—)110384.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MKRN4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MKRN4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MKRN4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6983, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Makorin, ringfinger protein, 4 (MKRN4, Accession NP_(—)110384.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MKRN4.

Membrane metallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase,calla, cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009218.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MME BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MME, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9503, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009218.1), a gene which is thermolysin-likespecificity. and therefore is associated with Acute lymphocyticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Acute lymphocytic leukemia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with MME.

The function of MME has been established by previous studies. Commonacute lymphocytic leukemia antigen is an important cell surface markerin the diagnosis of human acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). It ispresent on leukemic cells of pre-B phenotype, which represent 85% ofcases of ALL. CALLA is not restricted to leukemic cells, however, and isfound on a variety of normal tissues. CALLA is a glycoprotein that isparticularly abundant in kidney, where it is present on the brush borderof proximal tubules and on glomerular epithelium. Letarte et al. (1988)cloned a cDNA coding for CALLA and showed that the amino acid sequencededuced from the cDNA sequence is identical to that of humanmembrane-associated neutral endopeptidase (NEP; EC 3.4.24.11), alsoknown as enkephalinase. NEP cleaves peptides at the amino side ofhydrophobic residues and inactivates several peptide hormones includingglucagon, enkephalins, substance P, neurotensin, oxytocin, andbradykinin. By cDNA transfection analysis, Shipp et al. (1989) confirmedthat CALLA is a functional neutral endopeptidase of the type that haspreviously been called enkephalinase. Barker et al. (1989) demonstratedthat the CALLA gene, which encodes a 100-kD type II transmembraneglycoprotein, exists in a single copy of greater than 45 kb which is notrearranged in malignancies expressing cell surface CALLA. D'Adamio etal. (1989) demonstrated that the CALLA gene spans more than 80 kb and iscomposed of 24 exons.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MME.Amyloid- beta peptide (OMIM Ref. No. 104760), the pathogenic agent ofAlzheimer disease (OMIM Ref. No. 104300), is a physiologic metabolite inthe brain. Iwata et al. (2001) examined the role of neprilysin, acandidate amyloid-beta degrading peptidase, in the metabolism usingneprilysin gene-disrupted mice. Neprilysin deficiency resulted indefects both in the degradation of exogenously administered amyloid-betaand in the metabolic suppression of the endogenous amyloid-beta levelsin a gene dose- dependent manner. The regional levels of amyloid-beta inthe neprilysin-deficient mouse brain were in the distinct order ofhippocampus, cortex, thalamus/striatum, and cerebellum, wherehippocampus has the highest level and cerebellum the lowest, correlatingwith the vulnerability to amyloid-beta deposition in brains of humanswith Alzheimer disease. Iwata et al. (2001) concluded that even partialdownregulation of neprilysin activity, which could be caused by aging,can contribute to Alzheimer disease by promoting amyloid-betaaccumulation.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MME isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Iwata, N.; Tsubuki, S.; Takaki, Y.; Shirotani, K.; Lu, B.; Gerard, N.P.; Gerard, C.; Hama, E.; Lee, H.-J.; Saido, T. C.: Metabolic regulationof brain A-beta by neprilysin. Science 292:1550-1552, 2001; and

Letarte, M.; Vera, S.; Tran, R.; Addis, J. B. L.; Onizuka, R. J.;Quackenbush, E. J.; Jongeneel, C. V.; McInnes, R. R.: Common acutelymphocytic leukemia antigen is identical to neutr.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MME are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120520, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Matrix metalloproteinase 28 (MMP28, Accession NP_(—)116568.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MMP28BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MMP28, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MMP28 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13641,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Matrixmetalloproteinase 28 (MMP28, Accession NP_(—)116568.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MMP28.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein s27 (MRPS27, Accession NP_055899.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS27 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MRPS27, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MRPS27BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7135, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s27 (MRPS27, Accession NP_(—)055899.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPS27.

Membrane-spanning 4-domains, subfamily a, member 2 (fc fragment of ige,high affinity i, receptor for; beta polypeptide) (MS4A2, AccessionNP_(—)000130.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MS4A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MS4A2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MS4A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18155, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Membrane-spanning4-domains, subfamily a, member 2 (fc fragment of ige, high affinity i,receptor for; beta polypeptide) (MS4A2, Accession NP_(—)000130.1), agene which binds to the fc region of immunoglobulins epsilon. andtherefore may be associated with Atopic asthma, atopic dermatitis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Atopic asthma, atopic dermatitis, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with MS4A2.

The function of MS4A2 has been established by previous studies.Shirakawa et al. (1994) reported a significant association between atopyand substitution of a leucine for an isoleucine at position 181 of theFCER1B gene product. Hizawa et al. (1995) failed to find this leu181-to - ile substitution. Folster-Holst et al. (1998) presented evidencefrom linkage studies in 12 families with atopic dermatitis for linkagein close proximity to the marker D11S903. The method of analysissuggested an oligogenic mode of inheritance as well as heterogeneity inthe genetic susceptibility to atopy and atopic dermatitis; only 2 of 12families showed evidence for linkage using the oligogenic model.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Folster-Holst, R.; Moises, H. W.; Yang, L.; Fritsch, W.; Weissenbach,J.; Christophers, E.: Linkage between atopy and the IgE high-affinityreceptor gene at 11q13 in atopic dermatitis families. Hum. Genet.102:236- 239, 1998; and

Shirakawa, T.; Li, A.; Dubowitz, M.; Dekker, J. W.; Shaw, A. E.; Faux,J. A.; Ra, C.; Cookson, W. O. C. M.; Hopkin, J. M.: Association betweenatopy and variants of the beta subunit of.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MS4A2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147138, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Myotubularin related protein 9 (MTMR9, AccessionNP_(—)056273.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MTMR9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTMR9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MTMR9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10289, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Myotubularinrelated protein 9 (MTMR9, Accession NP_(—)056273.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MTMR9.

Mucin 3b (MUC3B, Accession XP_(—)168578.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MUC3B BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MUC3B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MUC3B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12658, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Mucin 3b (MUC3B,Accession XP_(—)168578.2), a gene which provides a protective,lubricating barrier against particles and infectious agents at mucosalsurfaces. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MUC3B.

The function of MUC3B has been established by previous studies. TheMUC3A gene (OMIM Ref. No. 158371), originally designated MUC3, encodes atransmembrane mucin-type glycoprotein. A number of consistent singlenucleotide changes were observed in different MUC3 cDNAs from a singleindividual, suggesting the presence of at least 3 different transcripts.Pratt et al. (2000) presented evidence that this transcriptheterogeneity is due to the existence of allelic changes and to tandemduplication of the MUC3 gene. Pratt et al. (2000) determined that thesecond gene, which they designated MUC3B, has the same C-terminal domainand intron-exon structure as that previously described for MUC3. Thetandem repeat domain has the same amino acid consensus sequence butshows more substitutions. RT-PCR detected expression of MUC3B in fetaland adult small intestine, fetal and adult colon, and Caco-2 cells. Kyoet al. (2001) also determined that ‘MUC3’ consists of 2 genes, MUC3A andMUC3B, both of which encode membrane-bound mucins with 2 epidermalgrowth factor-like motifs and a putative transmembrane region. Fox etal. (1992) mapped the MUC3 gene (now MUC3A and MUC3B) to chromosome 7q22by in situ hybridization.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Fox, M. F.; Lahbib, F.; Pratt, W.; Attwood, J.; Gum, J.; Kim, Y.;Swallow, D. M.: Regional localization of the intestinal mucin gene MUC3to chromosome 7q22. Ann. Hum. Genet. 56:281-287, 1992; and

Ky, K.; Muto, T.; Nagawa, H.; Lathrop, G. M.; Nakamura, Y.: Associationsof distinct variants of the intestinal mucin gene MUC3A with ulcerativecolitis and Crohn's disease. J. Hum. G.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MUC3B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605633, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MYLC2PL (Accession NP_(—)612412.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYLC2PL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMYLC2PL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYLC2PL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17797, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of MYLC2PL (AccessionNP_(—)612412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MYLC2PL.

Nima (never in mitosis gene a)-related kinase 6 (NEK6, AccessionNP_(—)055212.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NEK6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NEK6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NEK6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13237, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Nima (never inmitosis gene a)-related kinase 6 (NEK6, Accession NP_(—)055212.2), agene which regulates nuclear and cytoplasmic aspects of the mitoticcycle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NEK6.

The function of NEK6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Nuclear factor of kappalight polypeptide gene enhancer in b-cells inhibitor, epsilon (NFKBIE,Accession NP_(—)004547.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NFKBIE BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NFKBIE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NFKBIE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear factor ofkappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in b-cells inhibitor, epsilon(NFKBIE, Accession NP_(—)004547.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NFKBIE.

NIN283 (Accession NP_(—)115644.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NIN283 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NIN283,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NIN283 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2207, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of NIN283 (AccessionNP_(—)115644.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NIN283.

Neuronatin (NNAT, Accession NP_(—)005377.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NNAT BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNNAT, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NNAT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9458, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Neuronatin (NNAT,Accession NP_(—)005377.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NNAT.

Nuclear receptor subfamily 3, group c, member 1 (glucocorticoidreceptor) (NR3C1, Accession NP_(—)000167.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NR3C1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNR3C1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NR3C1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorsubfamily 3, group c, member 1 (glucocorticoid receptor) (NR3C1,Accession NP_(—)000167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NR3C1.

Neurexin 1 (NRXN1, Accession NP_(—)620072.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NRXN1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by NRXN1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NRXN1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8566, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Neurexin 1 (NRXN1,Accession NP_(—)620072.1), a gene which may be involved in cellrecognition, cell adhesion, and mediate intracellular signaling.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NRXN1.

The function of NRXN1 has been established by previous studies.Neurexins are polymorphic cell surface proteins that are expressed inneurons. They were discovered by Ushkaryov et al. (1992) in the courseof cloning the presynaptic receptor for alpha-latrotoxin. Three neurexingenes, designated 1 (NRXN1), 2 (NRXN2; 600566), and 3 (NRXN3; 600567),were identified in a rat brain cDNA library by Ushkaryov et al. (1992).Ichtchenko et al. (1995) observed that each neurexin gene has 2independent promoters which generate 2 classes of mRNAs: the longermRNAs encode alpha-neurexins and the shorter mRNAs encodebeta-neurexins. Thus, 6 principal neurexin isoforms, called neurexinsI-alpha to III-beta, result, of which neurexin I-alpha corresponds tothe high molecular weight component of the alpha-latrotoxin receptor.Ushkaryov et al. (1992) showed that rat neurexins are expressed atsignificant levels only in brain. Ullrich et al. (1995) found that the 6rat neurexin isoforms are coexpressed in neurons and are distributeddifferentially in various brain regions. Neurexins display a remarkableevolutionarily conserved pattern of extensive alternative splicing. As aresult, the total number of neurexins in brain probably exceeds 2,000(Ullrich et al., 1995). Neurexins contain epidermal growth factor-likesequences and domains homologous to the G domain repeats of laminin A(LAMA; 150320), indicating a function in cell-cell interactions.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NRXN1.Alpha-latrotoxin is a potent neurotoxin from black widow spider venomthat binds to presynaptic receptors and causes massive neurotransmitterrelease. In rat, 2 alpha-latrotoxin receptors have been identified:neurexin I-alpha, which binds the toxin in a calcium-dependent manner,and CIRL/latrophilin, which binds in a calcium- independent manner.Geppert et al. (1998) isolated the mouse neurexin I-alpha gene and foundthat it contains a large first exon of more than 1.5 kb that extends tothe first site of alternative splicing in the coding region. To evaluatethe importance of neurexin I-alpha in alpha-latrotoxin action, Geppertet al. (1998) generated mice carrying a deletion of the first exon ofthe neurexin I-alpha gene. Homozygous mutant mice lacked neurexinI-alpha, although the levels of neurexin I-beta were unaffected. Themutant mice were viable and fertile, and were indistinguishable inappearance from wildtype animals. The only abnormality observed was thatfemale knockout mice were less able to attend to litters, leading to thedeath of more pups independent of pup genotype. Geppert et al. (1998)found that alpha-latrotoxin binding to brain membranes from mutant micewas decreased by almost 50% compared with wildtype membranes. Incultured hippocampal neurons from mutant mice, the toxin was stillcapable of activating neurotransmission. However, measurements ofglutamate release from synaptosomes indicated a major decrease in theamount of release triggered by alpha-latrotoxin in the presence ofcalcium. The authors concluded that neurexin I-alpha is not essentialfor alpha-latrotoxin action but contributes to toxin action when calciumis present. They suggested that the action of alpha-latrotoxin may bemediated by independent parallel pathways.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NRXN1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Geppert, M.; Khvotchev, M.; Krasnoperov, V.; Goda, Y.; Missler, M.;Hammer, R. E.; Ichtchenko, K.; Petrenko, A. G.; Sudhof, T. C.: NeurexinI-alpha is a major alpha- latrotoxin receptor that cooperates inalpha-latrotoxin action. J. Biol. Chem. 273:1705-1710, 1998; and

Ushkaryov, Y. A.; Petrenko, A. G.; Geppert, M.; Sudhof, T. C.:Neurexins: synaptic cell surface proteins related to thealpha-latrotoxin receptor and laminin. Science 257:50-56, 199.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NRXN1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600565, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. NSE2 (Accession NP_(—)777571.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NSE2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NSE2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NSE2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5906, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of NSE2 (AccessionNP_(—)777571.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NSE2.

Netrin 4 (NTN4, Accession NP_(—)067052.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NTN4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NTN4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NTN4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Netrin 4 (NTN4,Accession NP_(—)067052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NTN4.

Nucleoporin 54 kda (NUP54, Accession NP_(—)059122.2) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NUP54 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NUP54, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUP54 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6251, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoporin 54 kda(NUP54, Accession NP_(—)059122.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NUP54.

2′-5′-oligoadenylate synthetase 3, 100 kda (OAS3, AccessionNP_(—)006178.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. OAS3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OAS3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OAS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6803, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of2′-5′-oligoadenylate synthetase 3, 100 kda (OAS3, AccessionNP_006178.1), a gene which may play a role in mediating resistance tovirus infection, control of cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with OAS3.

The function of OAS3 has been established by previous studies. The2-prime, 5-prime oligoadenylate synthetases (OASs) areinterferon-induced proteins characterized by their capacity to catalyzethe synthesis of 2-prime, 5-prime oligomers of adenosine (2-5As). SeeOAS1 (OMIM Ref. No. 164350). Hovanessian et al. (1987) found thatinterferon-treated human cells contain several OASs corresponding toproteins of 40 (OAS1), 46 (OAS1), 69 (OAS2; 603350), and 100 kD.Hovnanian et al. (1998) reported that the predicted OAS3, or p100,protein contains 3 adjacent OAS1-like domains. The domains share 44 to60% protein sequence similarity with each other and 42 to 60% sequenceidentity with the conserved domain of OAS1. The authors noted that OAS1,OAS2, and OAS3 contain 1, 2, and 3 conserved OAS domains or units,respectively. Northern blot analysis revealed that OAS3 is expressed asa 7-kb interferon-induced mRNA in HeLa cells. By fluorescence in situhybridization and by inclusion within mapped clones, Hovnanian et al.(1998) determined that the OAS1, OAS2, and OAS3 genes are clustered witha 130-kb region on 12q24.2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hovanessian, A. G.; Laurent, A. G.; Chebath, J.; Galabru, J.; Robert,N.; Svab, J. : Identification of 69-kd and 100-kd forms of 2-5Asynthetase in interferon-treated human cells by specific monoclonalantibodies. EMBO J. 6:1273-1280, 1987; and

Hovnanian, A.; Rebouillat, D.; Mattei, M.-G.; Levy, E. R.; Marie, I.;Monaco, A. P.; Hovanessian, A. G.: The human 2-prime,5-prime-oligoadenylate synthetase locus is composed of three.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of OAS3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603351, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.8-oxoguanine dna glycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058212.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OGG1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OGG1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OGG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19616, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of 8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058212.1), a gene which is involvedin base excision DNA repair and removal of 8-oxyguanine and thereforemay be associated with Tumorigenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumorigenesis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with OGG1.

The function of OGG1 has been established by previous studies. The majormutagenic base lesion in DNA caused by exposure to reactive oxygenspecies is 8-oxoguanine. This damaged base is excised by a DNAglycosylase with an associated lyase activity for chain cleavage. Lu etal. (1997), Aburatani et al. (1997), Bjoras et al. (1997), Rosenquist etal. (1997), Radicella et al. (1997), and Roldan-Arjona et al. (1997)cloned human cDNAs with partial sequence homology to the yeast8-oxoguanine DNA glycosylase (OGG1) gene. Radicella et al. (1997) foundthat the predicted protein has 345 amino acids and a calculatedmolecular mass of 39 kD. Roldan-Arjona et al. (1997), who called theenzyme 8-hydroxyguanine DNA glycosylase, estimated their 424- amino acidpredicted human enzyme to have a size of 47 kD. They showed that itreleases free 8-hydroxyguanine from oxidized DNA and introduces a chainbreak in a double-stranded oligonucleotide specifically at an8-hydroxyguanine residue base-paired with cytosine. Expression of thehuman protein in a DNA repair-deficient E. coli strain partly suppressedits spontaneous mutator phenotype. Radicella et al. (1997) showed thatwhen the human coding sequence was expressed in a yeast strain mutant inOgg1, it was able to complement the spontaneous mutator phenotype. Araiet al. (1997) also cloned the human OGG1 gene and, by Northern blotting,showed that the gene is ubiquitously expressed in a variety of humanorgans. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Roldan-Arjona et al.(1997) and Radicella et al. (1997) mapped the human OGG1 gene to 3p25(3p25.3-p25.2). By the same method, Arai et al. (1997) mapped the OGG1gene to 3p26.2. By radiation hybrid analysis, Ishida et al. (1999)mapped the gene to 3p26, proximal to the VHL gene (OMIM Ref. No.193300).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Radicella, J. P.; Dherin, C.; Desmaze, C.; Fox, M. S.; Boiteux, S.:Cloning and characterization of hOGG1, a human homolog of the OGG1 geneof Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 94:8010-8015, 1997;and

Roldan-Arjona, T.; Wei, Y.-F.; Carter, K. C.; Klungland, A.; Anselmino,C.; Wang, R.-P.; Augustus, M.; Lindahl, T.: Molecular cloning andfunctional expression of a human cDNA encodin.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of OGG1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601982, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.8-oxoguanine dna glycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)002533.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OGG1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OGG1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OGG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19616, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of 8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)002533.1), a gene which is involvedin base excision DNA repair and removal of 8-oxyguanine and thereforemay be associated with Tumorigenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumorigenesis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with OGG1.

The function of OGG1 has been established by previous studies. The majormutagenic base lesion in DNA caused by exposure to reactive oxygenspecies is 8-oxoguanine. This damaged base is excised by a DNAglycosylase with an associated lyase activity for chain cleavage. Lu etal. (1997), Aburatani et al. (1997), Bjoras et al. (1997), Rosenquist etal. (1997), Radicella et al. (1997), and Roldan-Arjona et al. (1997)cloned human cDNAs with partial sequence homology to the yeast8-oxoguanine DNA glycosylase (OGG1) gene. Radicella et al. (1997) foundthat the predicted protein has 345 amino acids and a calculatedmolecular mass of 39 kD. Roldan-Arjona et al. (1997), who called theenzyme 8-hydroxyguanine DNA glycosylase, estimated their 424- amino acidpredicted human enzyme to have a size of 47 kD. They showed that itreleases free 8-hydroxyguanine from oxidized DNA and introduces a chainbreak in a double-stranded oligonucleotide specifically at an8-hydroxyguanine residue base-paired with cytosine. Expression of thehuman protein in a DNA repair-deficient E. coli strain partly suppressedits spontaneous mutator phenotype. Radicella et al. (1997) showed thatwhen the human coding sequence was expressed in a yeast strain mutant inOgg1, it was able to complement the spontaneous mutator phenotype. Araiet al. (1997) also cloned the human OGG1 gene and, by Northern blotting,showed that the gene is ubiquitously expressed in a variety of humanorgans. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Roldan-Arjona et al.(1997) and Radicella et al. (1997) mapped the human OGG1 gene to 3p25(3p25.3-p25.2). By the same method, Arai et al. (1997) mapped the OGG1gene to 3p26.2. By radiation hybrid analysis, Ishida et al. (1999)mapped the gene to 3p26, proximal to the VHL gene (OMIM Ref. No.193300).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Radicella, J. P.; Dherin, C.; Desmaze, C.; Fox, M. S.; Boiteux, S.:Cloning and characterization of hOGG1, a human homolog of the OGG1 geneof Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 94:8010-8015, 1997;and

Roldan-Arjona, T.; Wei, Y.-F.; Carter, K. C.; Klungland, A.; Anselmino,C.; Wang, R.-P.; Augustus, M.; Lindahl, T.: Molecular cloning andfunctional expression of a human cDNA encodin.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of OGG1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601982, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Optic atrophy 3 (autosomal recessive, with chorea and spasticparaplegia) (OPA3, Accession NP_(—)079412.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OPA3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byOPA3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OPA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Optic atrophy 3(autosomal recessive, with chorea and spastic paraplegia) (OPA3,Accession NP_(—)079412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with OPA3.

Opticin (OPTC, Accession NP_(—)055174.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. OPTC BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OPTC,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OPTC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3539, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Opticin (OPTC,Accession NP_(—)055174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with OPTC.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 7 (OSBPL7, Accession NP_(—)060201.3) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL7, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OSBPL7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16404, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 7 (OSBPL7, Accession NP_(—)060201.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL7.

p100 (Accession NP_(—)055205.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. p100 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by p100, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of p100 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16615, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of p100 (AccessionNP_(—)055205.1), a gene which coactivates gene expression regulated bythe Epstein-Barr virus nuclear antigen 2. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with p100.

The function of p100 has been established by previous studies.Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) nuclear antigen-2 (EBNA2) activatestranscription of specific genes and is essential for EBV-mediatedB-lymphocyte transformation. Tong et al. (1995) showed that EBNA2 bindsto the nuclear protein p100 and that p100 coactivates gene expressionmediated by the EBNA2 acidic domain. Using affinity cloning, Tong et al.(1995) cloned the human p100 gene and showed that it encodes an885-amino acid polypeptide that contains 2 potential nuclearlocalization signals. By Northern blotting, p100 appeared to beubiquitously expressed. The p100 protein also binds both the p56 and p34subunits of transcription factor IIE (OMIM Ref. No. 189962). Callebautand Mornon (1997) identified a novel domain within the p100 sequencethat they named the ‘tudor domain’ because it is present in multiplecopies in the Drosophila ‘tudor’ protein. By somatic cell hybridanalysis and FISH, Lienard et al. (2000) mapped the SND1 gene to humanchromosome 7q31.3 and rat chromosome 4q23.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tong, X.; Drapkin, R.; Yalamanchili, R.; Mosialos, G.; Kieff, E.: TheEpstein-Barr virus nuclear protein 2 acidic domain forms a complex witha novel cellular coactivator that can interact with TFIIE. Molec. Cell.Biol. 15:4735-4744, 1995; and

Callebaut, I.; Mornon, J. P.: The human EBNA-2 coactivator p100:multidomain organization and relationship to the staphylococcal nucleasefold and to the tudor protein involved in Dros.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of p100 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602181, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. P114-RHO-GEF (Accession NP_(—)056133.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. P114-RHO-GEF BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by P114-RHO-GEF, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofP114-RHO-GEF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14048, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of P114-RHO-GEF(Accession NP_(—)056133.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with P114-RHO-GEF.

P5-1 (Accession NP_(—)006665.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. P5-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P5-1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of P5-1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14464, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of P5-1 (AccessionNP_(—)006665.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith P5-1.

Paired basic amino acid cleaving system 4 (PACE4, AccessionNP_(—)612192.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PACE4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PACE4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PACE4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10623, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Paired basic aminoacid cleaving system 4 (PACE4, Accession NP_(—)612192.1), a gene whichprocesses hormone precursors by cleaving paired basic amino acids.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PACE4.

The function of PACE4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM31.1. Paired basic amino acidcleaving system 4 (PACE4, Accession NP_(—)002561.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PACE4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PACE4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PACE4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10623, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Paired basic aminoacid cleaving system 4 (PACE4, Accession NP_(—)002561.1), a gene whichprocesses hormone precursors by cleaving paired basic amino acids.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PACE4.

The function of PACE4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM31.1. PAGE-5 (AccessionNP_(—)569734.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PAGE-5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PAGE-5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PAGE-5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8319, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of PAGE-5 (AccessionNP_(—)569734.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PAGE-5.

Paralemmin (PALM, Accession NP_(—)002570.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PALM BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPALM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PALM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5652, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Paralemmin (PALM,Accession NP_(—)002570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PALM.

Poly(a) polymerase beta (testis specific) (PAPOLB, AccessionNP_(—)064529.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PAPOLB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PAPOLB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PAPOLB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5455, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Poly(a) polymerasebeta (testis specific) (PAPOLB, Accession NP_(—)064529.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PAPOLB.

Poly(rc) binding protein 3 (PCBP3, Accession NP_(—)065389.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCBP3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PCBP3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCBP3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4999, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Poly(rc) bindingprotein 3 (PCBP3, Accession NP_(—)065389.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCBP3.

Poly(rc) binding protein 4 (PCBP4, Accession NP_(—)127501.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCBP4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCBP4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCBP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13884, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Poly(rc) bindingprotein 4 (PCBP4, Accession NP_(—)127501.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCBP4.

Poly(rc) binding protein 4 (PCBP4, Accession NP_(—)127503.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCBP4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCBP4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCBP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13884, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Poly(rc) bindingprotein 4 (PCBP4, Accession NP_(—)127503.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCBP4.

Poly(rc) binding protein 4 (PCBP4, Accession NP_(—)065151.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCBP4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCBP4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCBP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13884, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Poly(rc) bindingprotein 4 (PCBP4, Accession NP_(—)065151.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCBP4.

Poly(rc) binding protein 4 (PCBP4, Accession NP_(—)127502.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCBP4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCBP4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCBP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13884, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Poly(rc) bindingprotein 4 (PCBP4, Accession NP_(—)127502.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCBP4.

Protocadherin 1 (cadherin-like 1) (PCDH1, Accession NP_(—)115796.2) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDH1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8176, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 1(cadherin-like 1) (PCDH1, Accession NP_(—)115796.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDH1.

Protocadherin 12 (PCDH12, Accession NP_(—)057664.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH12 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PCDH12, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDH12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 12(PCDH12, Accession NP_(—)057664.1), a gene which is a member of a familyof nonclassical cadherins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PCDH12.

The function of PCDH12 has been established by previous studies. Murinevascular endothelial cadherin-2 is a cellular adhesion molecule that isdistinct from vascular endothelial cadherin-1 (CDH5; 601120) in that itdoes not interact with catenins and does not appear to affect cellmigration or growth (Telo et al., 1998). By sequence database searching,Wu and Maniatis (2000) identified a human VE-cadherin-2 homolog, whichthey called protocadherin-12 (OMIM Ref. No. PCDH12), encoding a deduced1,184-amino acid protein that shares 81% sequence identity with themouse protein. PCDH12 contains 4 exons; a single large exon encodes theextracellular and transmembrane domains, and 3 small exons encode thecytoplasmic domain. Wu and Maniatis (2000) concluded that the presenceof unusually large exons is a characteristic feature of protocadherin.Using the mouse Pcdh12 cDNA sequence and RACE-PCR reactions, Ludwig etal. (2000) cloned a full-length PCDH12 cDNA from a human fetal kidneycDNA library. Northern blot analysis detected expression of a 5-kbPCHD12 transcript chiefly in highly vascularized tissues including theheart and placenta, but most tissues contained a low level ofexpression. Prominent expression was also detected in the spleen. Sometissues, including skeletal muscle and peripheral blood leukocytes,possessed transcripts of a larger size.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wu, Q.; Maniatis, T.: Large exons encoding multiple ectodomains are acharacteristic feature of protocadherin genes. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.97:3124-3129, 2000; and

Ludwig, D.; Lorenz, J.; Dejana, E.; Bohlen, P.; Hicklin, D. J.; Witte,L.; Pytowski, B.: cDNA cloning, chromosomal mapping, and expressionanalysis of human VE-cadherin- 2. Mammalian Ge.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PCDH12 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605622, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PDIP38 (Accession NP_(—)056399.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDIP38 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPDIP38, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDIP38 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19488, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of PDIP38 (AccessionNP_(—)056399.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDIP38.

PDIP46 (Accession NP_(—)835237.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDIP46 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PDIP46, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDIP46BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2149, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of PDIP46 (AccessionNP_(—)835237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDIP46.

PDIP46 (Accession NP_(—)115687.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDIP46 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PDIP46, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDIP46BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2149, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of PDIP46 (AccessionNP_(—)115687.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDIP46.

PDZGEF1 (Accession NP_(—)055062.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDZGEF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDZGEF1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDZGEF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2782, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of PDZGEF1 (AccessionNP_(—)055062.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDZGEF1.

Period homolog 1 (drosophila) (PER1, Accession NP_(—)002607.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PER1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PER1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PER1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10857, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Period homolog 1(drosophila) (PER1, Accession NP_(—)002607.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PER1.

Phosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthase (fgar amidotransferase)(PFAS, Accession NP_(—)036525.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PFAS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PFAS, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PFAS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9390, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthase (fgar amidotransferase)(PFAS, Accession NP_(—)036525.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PFAS.

Phosphofructokinase, liver (PFKL, Accession NP_(—)002617.2) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PFKL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PFKL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PFKL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:975, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphofructokinase, liver (PFKL, Accession NP_(—)002617.2), a genewhich functions in glycolysis, phosphorylates fructose-6-phosphate tofructose-1,6- bisphosphate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PFKL.

The function of PFKL has been established by previous studies.Phosphofructokinase (PFK;ATP:D-fructose-6-phosphate-1-phosphotransferase, EC 2.7.1.11) is atetramer formed by the random association of the products of twoseparate gene loci to form the five possible tetramers. PFKs of muscleand liver are homotetramers of the M and L subunits, respectively. Redcells have all five isozymes: M4, M3L, M2L2, ML3, and L4 (Vora et al.,1980). The M locus is mutant in glycogen storage disease VII (OMIM Ref.No. 232800). Vora et al. (1980) speculated that the heterogeneous groupof hemolytic syndromes associated with partial red cell PFK deficiencywithout myopathy (Boulard et al., 1974; Kahn et al., 1975) may representtotal absence of L subunits or qualitative defects of M or L subunits.Vora and Francke (1981) stated that there are three structural locicontrolling PFK: M (OMIM Ref. No. muscle), L (liver), and P (platelet)type subunits. Fibroblasts express all three genes. By somatic cellhybridization, the authors found that the liver type is determined by agene on chromosome 21. The mean red cell PFK is elevated in persons withDown syndrome. Vora et al. (1983) described a completely asymptomaticman who was apparently heterozygous for a mutant unstable L subunit,which was found also in his asymptomatic son. Erythrocyte metabolism wasnormal and there was no evidence of hemolysis. Some 20 unrelatedfamilies with PFK deficiency had been previously reported. Vora et al.(1983) suggested that these can be divided into 5 major groups: I- -theclassic syndrome of simultaneous myopathy and hemolysis (see OMIM Ref.No. 232800); II-isolated myopathy; III-hemolysis only; IV-asymptomaticpartial deficiency of red cell PFK (e.g., Boulard et al., 1974); andV-progressive, fatal myopathy with other atypical features. Group II isof doubtful validity; it probably represents cases in which red cellswere inadequately studied. Although some Group III cases have been foundto belong in Group I, others (e.g., Etiemble et al., 1976; Miwa et al.,1972) may be genuine. An asymptomatic kindred of Etiemble et al. (1980)had an unstable M subunit. The nature of Group V is unclear. Several ofthe PFK cases have been of Russian-Jewish extraction, suggesting to Voraet al. (1983) an unusually high frequency. By study of dosage effects incases of partial monosomy or partial trisomy of chromosome 21, Chadefauxet al. (1984) concluded that the liver-type PFK is located at21q21-qter. This is consistent with the regional assignment to 21q22 byCox et al. (1984). Using a human-specific monoclonal antibody for PFKLin the study of hamster-human hybrids, Van Keuren et al. (1986) locatedthe gene on band 21q22.3. Levanon et al. (1986) confirmed the assignmentof PFKL to chromosome 21 by demonstrating hybridization of genomicclones to the DNA from mouse-human hybrid cells containing chromosome 21as the only human chromosome. By linkage studies with RFLPs, Petersen etal. (1991) confirmed the location of the gene in band 21q22.3 anddetermined its location relative to 15 other genes and DNA markers.Gehnrich et al. (1988) described the isolation and nucleotide sequencingof liver PFK cDNA and presented evidence of hormonal and nutritionalregulation of PFKL mRNA. Elson et al. (1990) concluded that the PFKLgene is at least 28 kb long and is divided into 22 exons.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Petersen, M. B.; Slaugenhaupt, S. A.; Lewis, J. G.; Warren, A. C.;Chakravarti, A.; Antonarakis, S. E.: A genetic linkage map of 27 markerson human chromosome 21. Genomics 9:407-419, 1991; and

Gehnrich, S. C.; Gekakis, N.; Sul, H. S.: Liver (B-type)phosphofructokinase mRNA: cloning, structure, and expression. J. Biol.Chem. 263:11755-11759, 1988.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PFKL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 171860, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Profilin 2 (PFN2, Accession NP_(—)002619.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PFN2 BINDING SITE1 and PFN2BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PFN2, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PFN2 BINDING SITE1 and PFN2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:1957 and SEQ ID:15687 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Profilin 2 (PFN2,Accession NP_(—)002619.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PFN2.

Phosphorylase kinase, gamma 2 (testis) (PHKG2, Accession NP_(—)000285.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PHKG2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PHKG2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPHKG2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7564, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Phosphorylasekinase, gamma 2 (testis) (PHKG2, Accession NP_(—)000285.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PHKG2.

Phosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type ii, beta (PIP5K2B,Accession NP_(—)003550.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIP5K2B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PIP5K2B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIP5K2BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16136, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type ii, beta (PIP5K2B,Accession NP_(—)003550.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PIP5K2B.

Pleckstrin (PLEK, Accession NP_(—)002655.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLEK BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPLEK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLEK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11928, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Pleckstrin (PLEK,Accession NP_(—)002655.1), a gene which is the major protein kinase csubstrate of platelets. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PLEK.

The function of PLEK has been established by previous studies. Inplatelets, agonists that stimulate phosphoinositide turnover cause therapid phosphorylation of a protein of apparent relative molecular mass40,000-47,000, called P47, by protein kinase C. Tyers et al. (1988)isolated human P47 clones by immunologic screening of a lambda-gt11 cDNAlibrary from a promyelocytic leukemia cell line. A 1,050 basepair openreading frame that could encode the protein in question was confirmed bycomparison with peptide sequences from platelet P47 and by expression ofthe putative P47 in E. coli and in vitro. The P47 sequence appeared tohave been conserved throughout vertebrate evolution and was not similarto any other known sequence, including lipocortin (OMIM Ref. No.151690). Based on its specific expression in platelets and variousdifferentiated white blood cells, Tyers et al. (1988) proposed the namepleckstrin for platelet and leukocyte C kinase substrate and for theKSTR string of amino acids in the sequence KFARKSTRRSIR, the probablephosphorylation site. Tyers et al. (1989) reported the pleckstrinsequence. They deduced a molecular weight of 40,087. By differentialdisplay comparison of murine epidermal promotion-sensitive and-resistant cell lines after exposure to a tumor promoter, phorbol esterTPA, Cmarik et al. (2000) observed preferential expression inpromotion-resistant cells of a cDNA encoding Plek. Northern blotanalysis detected a 3.6-kb Plek transcript in mouse heart, lung, andspleen. Mouse Plek shares 91% amino acid identity with human PLEK. Usingan interspecific backcross panel, Cmarik et al. (2000) mapped the mousePlek gene to the proximal part of chromosome 11 in a region showinghomology of synteny to human 2p, where they stated the PLEK gene hasbeen mapped.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cmarik, J. L.; Hegamyer, G.; Gerrard, B.; Dean, M.; Colburn, N. H.: cDNAcloning and mapping of mouse pleckstrin (Plek), a gene upregulated intransformation-resistant cells. Genomics 66:204-212, 2000; and

Tyers, M.; Haslam, R. J.; Rachubinski, R. A.; Harley, C. B.: Molecularanalysis of pleckstrin: the major protein kinase C substrate ofplatelets. J. Cell. Biochem. 40:133-145, 1989.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PLEK arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 173570, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Proteolipid protein 1 (pelizaeus-merzbacher disease, spasticparaplegia 2, uncomplicated) (PLP1, Accession NP_(—)000524.2) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PLP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11746, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Proteolipid protein1 (pelizaeus-merzbacher disease, spastic paraplegia 2, uncomplicated)(PLP1, Accession NP_(—)000524.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PLP1.

Peanut-like 1 (drosophila) (PNUTL1, Accession NP_(—)002679.2) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PNUTL1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PNUTL1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PNUTL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3567, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Peanut-like 1(drosophila) (PNUTL1, Accession NP_(—)002679.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PNUTL1.

POF1B (Accession NP_(—)079197.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. POF1B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POF1B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POF1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8710, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of POF1B (AccessionNP_(—)079197.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith POF1B.

Protein phosphatase 1b (formerly 2c), magnesium-dependent, beta isoform(PPM1B, Accession NP_(—)002697.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPM1B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPM1B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPM1BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1077, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase1b (formerly 2c), magnesium-dependent, beta isoform (PPM1B, AccessionNP_(—)002697.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPM1B.

Protein phosphatase 1b (formerly 2c), magnesium-dependent, beta isoform(PPM1B, Accession NP_(—)808907.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPM1B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPM1B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPM1BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1077, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase1b (formerly 2c), magnesium-dependent, beta isoform (PPM1B, AccessionNP_(—)808907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPM1B.

Palmitoyl-protein thioesterase 2 (PPT2, Accession NP_(—)620312.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPT2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3705, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Palmitoyl-proteinthioesterase 2 (PPT2, Accession NP_(—)620312.1), a gene which is apalmitoyl-protein thioesterase 2 which possesses a different substratespecificity than PPT1. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPT2.

The function of PPT2 has been established by previous studies.Palmitoyl- protein thioesterase-1 (PPT1; 600722) is a lysosomalhydrolase that removes long-chain fatty acyl groups from modifiedcysteine residues in proteins. Mutations in PPT1 have been found tocause the infantile form of neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (INCL;256730). By searching sequence databases for homologs of PPT1, Soyomboand Hofmann (1997) identified cDNAs encoding PPT2. The deduced PPT2protein contains 302 amino acids, including a 27-amino acid leaderpeptide, a sequence motif characteristic of many thioesterases andlipases, and 5 potential N-linked glycosylation sites. PPT2 shares 18%amino acid identity with PPT1. Northern blot analysis detected apredominant 2.0-kb PPT2 transcript in the human tissues examined, withthe highest expression in skeletal muscle; variable amounts of 2.8- and7.0-kb transcripts were also observed. Immunoblot analysis ofrecombinant PPT2 expressed in mammalian cells showed 6 PPT2 proteinsranging in size from 31 to 42 kD. Treatment that removesasparagine-linked oligosaccharides resulted in a single major protein of31 kD and a minor protein of 33 kD. The authors demonstrated thatrecombinant PPT2, like PPT1, possesses thioesterase activity andlocalizes to the lysosome. Since PPT2 could not substitute for PPT1 incorrecting the metabolic defect in INCL cells and was unable to removepalmitate groups from palmitoylated proteins that are routinely used assubstrates for PPT1, Soyombo and Hofmann (1997) suggested that PPT2possesses a different substrate specificity than PPT1.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PPT2.Gupta et al. (2001) engineered disruptions in the Ppt1 and Ppt2 genes tocreate knockout mice that were deficient in either enzyme. Both lines ofmice were viable and fertile; however, both lines developed spasticity(a ‘clasping’ phenotype) at a median age of 21 weeks and 29 weeks,respectively. Motor abnormalities progressed in the Ppt1 knockout mice,leading to death by 10 months of age. In contrast, most Ppt2 mice werealive at 12 months. Myoclonic jerking and seizures were prominent in thePpt1 mice. Autofluorescent storage material was striking throughout thebrains of both strains of mice. Neuronal loss and apoptosis wereparticularly prominent in Ppt1-deficient brains. These studies provideda mouse model for infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis and furthersuggested that PPT2 serves a role in the brain that is not carried outby PPT1.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PPT2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gupta, P.; Soyombo, A. A.; Atashband, A.; Wisniewski, K. E.; Shelton, J.M.; Richardson, J. A.; Hammer, R. E.; Hofmann, S. L.: Disruption of PPT1or PPT2 causes neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis in knockout mice. Proc.Nat. Acad. Sci. 98:13566-13571, 2001; and

Soyombo, A. A.; Hofmann, S. L.: Molecular cloning and expression ofpalmitoyl- protein thioesterase 2 (PPT2), a homolog of lysosomalpalmitoyl-protein thioesterase with a distinct subs.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPT2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603298, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Palmitoyl-protein thioesterase 2 (PPT2, AccessionNP_(—)005146.3) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPT2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPT2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3705, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Palmitoyl-proteinthioesterase 2 (PPT2, Accession NP_(—)005146.3), a gene which is apalmitoyl-protein thioesterase 2 which possesses a different substratespecificity than PPT1. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPT2.

The function of PPT2 has been established by previous studies.Palmitoyl- protein thioesterase-1 (PPT1; 600722) is a lysosomalhydrolase that removes long-chain fatty acyl groups from modifiedcysteine residues in proteins. Mutations in PPT1 have been found tocause the infantile form of neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (INCL;256730). By searching sequence databases for homologs of PPT1, Soyomboand Hofmann (1997) identified cDNAs encoding PPT2. The deduced PPT2protein contains 302 amino acids, including a 27-amino acid leaderpeptide, a sequence motif characteristic of many thioesterases andlipases, and 5 potential N-linked glycosylation sites. PPT2 shares 18%amino acid identity with PPT1. Northern blot analysis detected apredominant 2.0-kb PPT2 transcript in the human tissues examined, withthe highest expression in skeletal muscle; variable amounts of 2.8- and7.0-kb transcripts were also observed. Immunoblot analysis ofrecombinant PPT2 expressed in mammalian cells showed 6 PPT2 proteinsranging in size from 31 to 42 kD. Treatment that removesasparagine-linked oligosaccharides resulted in a single major protein of31 kD and a minor protein of 33 kD. The authors demonstrated thatrecombinant PPT2, like PPT1, possesses thioesterase activity andlocalizes to the lysosome. Since PPT2 could not substitute for PPT1 incorrecting the metabolic defect in INCL cells and was unable to removepalmitate groups from palmitoylated proteins that are routinely used assubstrates for PPT1, Soyombo and Hofmann (1997) suggested that PPT2possesses a different substrate specificity than PPT1.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PPT2.Gupta et al. (2001) engineered disruptions in the Ppt1 and Ppt2 genes tocreate knockout mice that were deficient in either enzyme. Both lines ofmice were viable and fertile; however, both lines developed spasticity(a ‘clasping’ phenotype) at a median age of 21 weeks and 29 weeks,respectively. Motor abnormalities progressed in the Ppt1 knockout mice,leading to death by 10 months of age. In contrast, most Ppt2 mice werealive at 12 months. Myoclonic jerking and seizures were prominent in thePpt1 mice. Autofluorescent storage material was striking throughout thebrains of both strains of mice. Neuronal loss and apoptosis wereparticularly prominent in Ppt1-deficient brains. These studies provideda mouse model for infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis and furthersuggested that PPT2 serves a role in the brain that is not carried outby PPT1.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PPT2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gupta, P.; Soyombo, A. A.; Atashband, A.; Wisniewski, K. E.; Shelton, J.M.; Richardson, J. A.; Hammer, R. E.; Hofmann, S. L.: Disruption of PPT1or PPT2 causes neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis in knockout mice. Proc.Nat. Acad. Sci. 98:13566-13571, 2001; and

Soyombo, A. A.; Hofmann, S. L.: Molecular cloning and expression ofpalmitoyl- protein thioesterase 2 (PPT2), a homolog of lysosomalpalmitoyl-protein thioesterase with a distinct subs.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPT2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603298, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Prolactin receptor (PRLR, Accession NP_(—)000940.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRLR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PRLR, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRLRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2391, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Prolactin receptor(PRLR, Accession NP_(—)000940.1), a gene which is a receptor for theanterior pituitary hormone prolactin. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Tumors, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PRLR.

The function of PRLR has been established by previous studies. Owerbachet al. (1981) did Southern blot analyses of DNA from human-mouse cellhybrids to show that the prolactin gene is located on chromosome 6(Owerbach et al., 1981). It bears homology to the genes for growthhormone (OMIM Ref. No. 139250) and chorionic somatomammotropin (OMIMRef. No. 150200), which are on chromosome 17, but not as close homologyas these two bear to each other (Cooke et al., 1981). Only 16% sequencehomology of the growth hormone and prolactin gene has been found (Shomeand Parlow, 1977). The regional assignment of prolactin is of interestbecause of possible association between prolactin-secreting adenomas andspecific HLA alleles (Farid et al., 1980). Larrea et al. (1987)presented the results of family studies suggesting that there is afamilial factor determining the occurrence of the ‘big-big’ form as thepredominant immunoreactive PRL species in blood. By somatic cellhybridization, Taggart et al. (1987) narrowed the assignment of the PRLgene to 6pter-p21.1. Evans et al. (1988, 1989) mapped the prolactin genein a series of overlapping deletions of chromosome 6 produced bygamma-irradiation of a human lymphoblastoid cell line followed byselection for HLA antigen-loss mutants As pointed out by DiMattia(1998), the PRL gene possesses alternative tissue-specific promotersthat are located 5,563 basepairs apart. The 5-prime promoter is specificfor expression of prolactin in the decidualized human endometrium and inlymphoblastoid cells such as the human cell line IM-9-P3; the downstreampromoter is specific for expression in the pituitary lactotrope and isunder the control of the POU-homeodomain transcription factor PIT1 (OMIMRef. No. 173110). Transcriptional control of the nonpituitary start siteis linked to the differentiation of the endometrial stromal cell intothe decidual cell during the secretory phase of the ovulatory cycle(DiMattia et al., 1990, Gellersen et al., 1994). By deletion analysis ofthe human PRL promoter in endometrial stromal cells decidualized invitro, Watanabe et al. (2001) demonstrated a 536-bp enhancer locatedbetween nucleotides -2040 and -1505 in the 5-prime-flanking region.DNase I footprint analysis of decidualized endometrial stromal cellsrevealed 3 protected regions, FP1-FP3. Transfection of overlapping100-bp fragments of the 536-bp enhancer indicated that FP1 and FP3 eachconferred enhancer activity. Gel shift assays indicated that both FP1and FP3 bind AP1 (OMIM Ref. No. 165160), and that JUND (OMIM Ref. No.165162) and FOSL2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601575) are components of the AP1complex in decidual fibroblasts. Mutation of the AP1 binding site ineither FP1 or FP3 decreased enhancer activity by approximately 50%,while mutation of both sites almost completely abolished activity

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Watanabe, K.; Kessler, C. A.; Bachurski, C. J.; Kanda, Y.; Richardson,B. D.; Stanek, J.; Handwerger, S.; Brar, A. K.: Identification of adecidua-specific enhancer on the human prolactin gene with two criticalactivator protein 1 (AP-1) binding sites. Molec. Endocr. 15:638-653,2001; and

DiMattia, G. E.; Gellersen, B.; Duckworth, M. L.; Friesen, H. G.: Humanprolactin gene expression: the use of an alternative noncoding exon indecidua and the IM-9-P3 lymphoblast cell.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PRLR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176761, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PRO0159 (Accession NP_(—)054837.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0159 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPRO0159, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0159 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17869, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of PRO0159 (AccessionNP_(—)054837.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0159.

PRO0456 (Accession NP_(—)054846.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO0456 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of PRO0456 (AccessionNP_(—)054846.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0456.

Protein c receptor, endothelial (epcr) (PROCR, Accession NP_(—)006395.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PROCRBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PROCR, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPROCR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20145, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Protein c receptor,endothelial (epcr) (PROCR, Accession NP_(—)006395.1), a gene which bindsprotein C in a calcium-dependent manner. and therefore may be associatedwith Venous thromboembolism and myocardial infarction. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Venousthromboembolism and myocardial infarction, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PROCR.

The function of PROCR has been established by previous studies. ProteinC (OMIM Ref. No. 176860), a vitamin K-dependent serine protease zymogen,plays a major role in blood coagulation and may also prevent the lethaleffects of gram-negative sepsis. Deficiency of protein C leads tolife-threatening thrombophilia. Protein C is activated when thrombin(F2; 176930), the terminal enzyme of the coagulation system, binds to anendothelial cell surface protein, thrombomodulin (THBD; 188040). Usingimmunohistochemical analysis, Ye et al. (1999) demonstrated that EPCR isexpressed strongly in the endothelial cells of arteries and veins inheart and lung, less intensely in capillaries in the lung and skin, andnot at all in the endothelium of small vessels of the liver and kidney.Immunoblot analysis showed that EPCR is expressed as a 49-kD proteinthat is reduced to the predicted 25 kD by deglycosylation. Antibodies toEPCR could inhibit binding of protein C and APC to cultured endothelialcells and inhibited the activation of protein C. Simmonds and Lane(1999) pointed out that THBD is uniformly expressed on endothelialcells, significantly reducing its effective concentration on largevessels, whereas EPCR, with its high affinity for protein C, ispreferentially expressed on large vessels. Riewald et al. (2002)demonstrated that activated protein C (OMIM Ref. No. 176860) uses theendothelial cell protein C receptor (EPCR) as a coreceptor for cleavageof protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR1; 187930) on endothelial cells.Gene profiling demonstrated that PAR1 signaling could account for allactivated protein C-induced protective genes, including theimmunomodulatory monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP1; 158105),which was selectively induced by activation of PAR1, but not PAR2 (OMIMRef. No. 600933). Thus, Riewald et al. (2002) concluded that theprototypical thrombin receptor is the target for EPCR-dependent APCsignaling, suggesting a role for this receptor cascade in protectionfrom sepsis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Riewald, M.; Petrovan, R. J.; Donner, A.; Mueller, B. M.; Ruf, W.:Activation of endothelial cell protease activated receptor 1 by theprotein C pathway. Science 296:1880-1882, 2002; and

Simmonds, R. E.; Lane, D. A.: Structural and functional implications ofthe intron/exon organization of the human endothelial cell proteinC/activated protein C receptor (EPCR) gene: c.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PROCR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600646, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Pregnancy specific beta-1-glycoprotein 7 (PSG7, AccessionNP_(—)002774.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PSG7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSG7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PSG7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14910, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Pregnancy specificbeta-1-glycoprotein 7 (PSG7, Accession NP_(—)002774.1), a gene whichfunction still unknown. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PSG7.

The function of PSG7 has been established by previous studies. The humanpregnancy-specific glycoproteins (PSGs) are a group of molecules thatare mainly produced by the placental syncytiotrophoblasts duringpregnancy. PSGs comprise a subgroup of the carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA) family, which belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily. See PSG3(OMIM Ref. No. 176392) for additional information about PSGs. Teglund etal. (1994) found that the PSG7 gene contains 6 exons. Studies by severalgroups resulted in the mapping of the CEA gene family to 19q13.1-q13.2(Thompson et al., 1990; Thompson et al., 1992; Tynan et al., 1992; Trasket al., 1993). The PSG subgroup is located telomeric of the CEAsubgroup, and together they span approximately 1.1 to 1.2 Mb (Brandriffet al., 1992; Tynan et al., 1992). Using a high-resolution restrictionfragment fingerprinting technique, Olsen et al. (1994) assembled 256cosmids spanning the PSG region on 19q13.2 into a single 700-kb contig.FISH to sperm pronuclei and cosmid walking experiments indicated thatthis PSG contig is telomeric of CGM8 at the telomeric end of the CEAsubgroup gene cluster. Detailed restriction mapping and hybridizationwith gene- specific probes indicated that the order of the 11 PSG genesin the contig is cen-PSG3-PSG8 (OMIM Ref. No. 176397)-PSG12 (PSG10;176399)-PSG1 (OMIM Ref. No. 176390)-PSG6 (OMIM Ref. No.176395)-PSG7-PSG13 (PSG11; 176401)- PSG2 (OMIM Ref. No. 176391)-PSG5(OMIM Ref. No. 176394)-PSG4 (OMIM Ref. No. 176393)-PSG11 (PSG9;176398)-tel. The PSG genes are tandemly oriented in a 5-prime to 3-primedirection from telomere to centromere. The CEA subgroup gene CGM11 islocated at the telomeric end of the PSG gene cluster, and 6 genesbelonging to a third CEA family subgroup, namely CGM13 through CGM18(later OMIM Ref. No. 109770), are interspersed among the PSG genes.Nomenclature: Beauchemin et al. (1999) provided a revised nomenclaturefor the CEA gene family. Based on this nomenclature, the CEA family iscomposed of the PSG subfamily, the CEACAM subfamily (see OMIM Ref. No.109770), and the CEACAM pseudogene (CEACAMP) subfamily (see OMIM Ref.No. 109770). PSG11, PSG12, and PSG13 were renamed PSG9, PSG10, andPSG11, respectively.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Beauchemin, N.; Draber, P.; Dveksler, G.; Gold, P.; Gray-Owen, S.;Grunert, F.; Hammarstrom, S.; Holmes, K. V.; Karlsson, A.; Kuroki, M.;Lin, S.-H.; Lucka, L.; and 13 others: Redefined nomenclature for membersof the carcinoembryonic antigen family. Exp. Cell Res. 252:243-249,1999; and

Brandriff, B. F.; Gordon, L. A.; Tynan, K. T.; Olsen, A. S.;Mohrenweiser, H. W.; Fertitta, A.; Carrano, A. V.; Trask, B. J.: Orderand genomic distances among members of the carcinoem.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PSG7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176396, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Proteasome (prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, atpase, 3(PSMC3, Accession NP_002795.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSMC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSMC3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSMC3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16328, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Proteasome(prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, atpase, 3 (PSMC3, AccessionNP_002795.2), a gene which is the ATPase subunit of the 26S proteasome(prosome macropain). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PSMC3.

The function of PSMC3 has been established by previous studies. Thehuman immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) protein Tat is a potent activatorof virus gene expression and replication. Nelbock et al. (1990) usedbiotinylated Tat as a probe to screen a lambda-gt11 fusion proteinlibrary, thereby cloning a cDNA encoding a protein that interacts withTat. Expression of this protein, designated Tat-binding protein-1, wasobserved in a variety of cell lines, with expression being highest inhuman cells. TBP1 was localized predominantly in the nucleus, which isconsistent with the nuclear localization of Tat. In cotransfectionexperiments, expression of TBP1 was able to suppress Tat-mediatedtransactivation specifically. Nelbock et al. (1990) recommended theirstrategy for direct identification and cloning of genes encodingproteins that associate with other proteins to modulate their activityin a positive or negative fashion. Ohana et al. (1993) suggested thatTBP1 is involved in Tat-mediated transcriptional activation.Ubiquitinated proteins are degraded by a 26S ATP-dependent protease. Theprotease is composed of a 20S catalytic proteasome and 2 PA700regulatory modules (see OMIM Ref. No. PSMC1; 602706). DeMartino et al.(1996) identified a protein complex that enhances PA700 activation ofthe proteasome. They found that 2 proteins, p42 (PSMC6; 602708) and p50(PSMC3), are components of both this complex and PA700. By proteinsequence analysis, DeMartino et al. (1996) determined that p50 and TBP1are identical.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ohana, B.; Moore, P. A.; Ruben, S. M.; Southgate, C. D.; Green, M. R.;Rosen, C. A.: The type 1 human immunodeficiency virus Tat bindingprotein is a transcriptional activator belonging to an additional familyof evolutionarily conserved genes. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 90:138-142,1993; and

DeMartino, G. N.; Proske, R. J.; Moomaw, C. R.; Strong, A. A.; Song, X.;Hisamatsu, H.; Tanaka, K.; Slaughter, C. A.: Identification,purification, and characterization of a PA700-depen.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PSMC3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 186852, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Phosphatidylserine synthase 1 (PTDSS1, AccessionNP_(—)055569.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTDSS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTDSS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTDSS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12178, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Phosphatidylserinesynthase 1 (PTDSS1, Accession NP_(—)055569.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTDSS1.

Phosphatase and tensin homolog (mutated in multiple advanced cancers 1)(PTEN, Accession NP_(—)000305.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PTEN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTEN, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PTEN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6023, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Phosphatase andtensin homolog (mutated in multiple advanced cancers 1) (PTEN, AccessionNP_000305.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTEN.

Rab1b, member ras oncogene family (RAB1B, Accession NP_(—)112243.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB1B BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB1B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB1BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5292, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Rab1b, member rasoncogene family (RAB1B, Accession NP_(—)112243.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB1B.

Rab interacting factor (RABIF, Accession NP_(—)002862.2) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RABIF BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RABIF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RABIFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10935, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Rab interactingfactor (RABIF, Accession NP_(—)002862.2), a gene which is involved inthe regulation of intracellular vesicular transport. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RABIF.

The function of RABIF has been established by previous studies. TheSec4/Rab- related small GTP-binding proteins are involved in theregulation of intracellular vesicular transport. Mss4 stimulates GTP-GDPexchange in Sec4 and Rab and binds to a subset of genetically relatedRab proteins. Yu and Schreiber (1995) cloned a human MSS4 cDNA. The geneencodes a 123-amino acid polypeptide that requires zinc for stability.Muller-Pillasch et al. (1997) showed by Northern blot analysis that MSS4is expressed as 3 differently sized mRNAs, probably due to alternativepolyadenylation signals. The transcripts are present at barelydetectable levels in healthy pancreas, but at much higher levels inpancreatic and other cancer tissues. Muller-Pillasch et al. (1997) usedfluorescence in situ hybridization to map the MSS4 gene to humanchromosome 1q32-q41.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Muller-Pillasch, F.; Zimmerhackl, F.; Lacher, U.; Schultz, N.;Hameister, H.; Varga, G.; Friess, H.; Buchler, M.; Adler, G.; Gress, T.M.: Cloning of novel transcripts of the humanguanine-nucleotide-exchange factor Mss4: in situ chromosomal mapping andexpression in pancreatic cancer. Genomics 46:389-396, 1997; and

y, H.; Schreiber, S. L.: Cloning, Zn(2+) binding, and structuralcharacterization of the guanine nucleotide exchange factor human Mss4.Biochemistry 34:9103-9110, 1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RABIF arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603417, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Retinoic acid induced 14 (RAI14, Accession NP_(—)056392.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI14 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAI14, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAI14BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2934, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 14 (RAI14, Accession NP_(—)056392.1), a gene which is requiredfor protein transport from the er to the golgi complex. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAI14.

The function of RAI14 has been established by previous studies. Nagaseet al. (2000) isolated a cDNA encoding RAI14, which they calledKIAA1334, from a size-fractionated fetal brain cDNA library. Kutty etal. (2001) characterized the RAI14 gene, which they called NORPEG, fromhuman retinal pigment epithelial cells (ARPE-19), in which itsexpression is induced by all-trans-retinoic acid. The predicted humanand mouse proteins contain 980 and 979 amino acids, respectively, andshare 84% sequence identity. Human RAI14 has a predicted molecular massof 110 kD, a pI of 5.83, 6 potential N-glycosylation sites, severalankyrin repeats, and several coiled- coil helical domains. Northern blotanalysis of human tissues detected expression of 2 transcripts ofapproximately 5 and 3 kb. Like the ARPE- 19 cells, placenta showed anintense signal at 5 kb and a weak signal at 3 kb; the reverse wasobserved in testis, with an intense signal at 3 kb and a weak signal at5 kb. RAI14 was also highly expressed in several human cancer celllines. Expression studies showed that RAI14 localizes to the cytoplasm.Confocal microscopic analysis in ARPE-19 cells showed threadlikeprojections in the cytoplasm reminiscent of the cytoskeleton. Theexpression of Rai14 was detected in mouse embryo at embryonic day 9.5 byin situ hybridization, and the expression appeared to be developmentallyregulated. In adult mouse, the highest level of expression was detectedin the seminiferous tubules of testis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kutty, R. K.; Kutty, G.; Samuel, W.; Duncan, T.; Bridges, C. C.;El-Sherbeeny, A.; Nagineni, C. N.; Smith, S. B.; Wiggert, B.: Molecularcharacterization and developmental expression of NORPEG, a novel geneinduced by retinoic acid. J. Biol. Chem. 276:2831-2840, 2001; and

Nagase, T.; Kikuno, R.; Ishikawa, K.; Hirosawa, M.; Ohara, O.:Prediction of the coding sequences of unidentified human genes. XVI. Thecomplete sequences of 150 new cDNA clones from.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RAI14 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606586, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. RDHL (Accession NP_(—)005762.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RDHL BINDING SITE1 and RDHL BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby RDHL, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RDHL BINDING SITE1 andRDHL BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19957 and SEQ ID:5428respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of RDHL (AccessionNP_(—)005762.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RDHL.

Regenerating islet-derived-like, pancreatic stone protein-like,pancreatic thread protein-like (rat) (REGL, Accession NP_(—)006499.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. REGL BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by REGL, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of REGLBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7886, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Regeneratingislet-derived-like, pancreatic stone protein-like, pancreatic threadprotein-like (rat) (REGL, Accession NP_(—)006499.1), a gene which is amember of REG family with unknown function. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with REGL.

The function of REGL has been established by previous studies. The REG1A(OMIM Ref. No. 167770) and REG1B genes belong to the type I subclass ofthe REG family of genes, each of which encodes a 166-amino acid protein.Moriizumi et al. (1994) and Gharib et al. (1993) mapped the REG1A andREG1B genes to 2p12. Miyashita et al. (1995) demonstrated that 4 REGfamily genes are tandemly ordered in a 95-kb DNA region of 2p12. Fromanalysis of YAC clones containing the 4 genes using 2-color fluorescencein situ hybridization, they demonstrated the following order:2cen--PAP-RS-REG1A-REG1B-ptel. (RS, so designated for REG-related sequence,shows a high degree of homology to the REG1 genes but has an in-framestop codon in the protein coding region.)

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Miyashita, H.; Nakagawara, K.; Mori, M.; Narushima, Y.; Noguchi, N.;Moriizumi, S.; Takasawa, S.; Yonekura, H.; Takeuchi, T.; Okamoto, H.:Human REG family genes are tandemly ordered in a 95-kilobase region ofchromosome 2p12. FEBS Lett. 377:429-433, 1995; and

Moriizumi, S.; Watanabe, T.; Unno, M.; Nakagawara, K.; Suzuki, Y.;Miyashita, H.; Yonekura, H.; Okamoto, H.: Isolation, structuraldetermination and expression of a novel reg gene, hum.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of REGL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 167771, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Regulatory factor x, 1 (influences hla class ii expression)(RFX1, Accession NP_(—)002909.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RFX1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RFX1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RFX1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8417, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Regulatory factorx, 1 (influences hla class ii expression) (RFX1, AccessionNP_(—)002909.2), a gene which regulates mhc class ii gene expression andalso binds to an inverted repeat (enh1) required for hepatitis b virusgenes expression. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RFX1.

The function of RFX1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.2. RGL (AccessionNP_(—)055964.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RGL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RGL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RGL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13116, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of RGL (AccessionNP_(—)055964.2), a gene which is involved in nucleotide exchange factor.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RGL.

The function of RGL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. RGL3 (AccessionXP_(—)290867.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RGL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RGL3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RGL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15226, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of RGL3 (AccessionXP_(—)290867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RGL3.

RGNEF (Accession NP_(—)071893.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RGNEF BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RGNEF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RGNEF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of RGNEF (AccessionNP_(—)071893.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RGNEF.

RNF110 (Accession NP_(—)009075.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF110 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNF110,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF110 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17598, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of RNF110 (AccessionNP_(—)009075.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF110.

Ring finger protein 3 (RNF3, Accession NP_(—)006306.2) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RNF3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RNF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6132, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Ring finger protein3 (RNF3, Accession NP_(—)006306.2), a gene which is a mitogen-activatednuclear kinase involved in signal transduction. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RNF3.

The function of RNF3 has been established by previous studies. In asearch for novel genes in the human major histocompatibility complex(MHC) class II region on chromosome 6p21.3, Okamoto et al. (1991) andBeck et al. (1992) identified a gene that they termed RING3 (‘RING’ isan acronym for ‘really interesting new gene.’). Based on mapping andgenomic sequencing, RING3 was located in the middle of the class IIregion between the genes HLA-DNA (OMIM Ref. No. 142930) and HLA-DMA(OMIM Ref. No. 142855). In contrast to all the other genes encoded inthe class II region, RING3 appeared to have no obvious functionassociated with the immune system based on sequence comparisons. Thestriking sequence similarity to the female sterile homeotic (fsh) genein Drosophila, however, suggested a conserved biologic function forRING3. Denis and Green (1996) discovered that the RING3 product is, infact, a mitogen-activated nuclear kinase involved in signal transductionand that it is upregulated in certain types of leukemia. With the aim oflearning more about the phylogeny of RING3, Thorpe et al. (1996)identified further homologs in different species and determined theirgene structures. The functional analysis of RING3 had been furthercomplicated by the finding of a second, non-MHC-linked copy of RING3 inhumans by Nomura et al. (1994). This was referred to by them as ORFX(OMIM Ref. No. 601541). Using a PCR probe derived from the ORFX cDNAsequence, Thorpe et al. (1996) mapped ORFX to 9q34 by fluorescence insitu hybridization analysis. Several other MHC-related genes had beenreported to map to the same region of 9q

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Denis, G. V.; Green, M. R.: A novel, mitogen-activated nuclear kinase isrelated to a Drosophila developmental regulator. Genes Dev. 10:261-271,1996; and

Nomura, N.; Nagase, T.; Miyajima, N.; Sazuka, T.; Tanaka, A.; Sato, S.;Seki, N.; Kawarabayasi, Y.; Ishikawa, K.; Tabata, S.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human genes.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RNF3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601540, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. RNTRE (Accession NP_(—)055503.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNTRE BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRNTRE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNTRE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17840, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of RNTRE (AccessionNP_(—)055503.1), a gene which may be involved in cell proliferation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RNTRE.

The function of RNTRE has been established by previous studies.Matoskova et al. (1996) demonstrated that the product of the RNTRE geneis a 97- to 100- kD protein that stably associates in vivo and in vitrowith EPS8 via the SH3 domain of the latter. In vitro, RNTRE displayedremarkable preference for binding to the SH3 domain of EPS8, comparedwith 8 other SH3s. A C-terminal truncated mutant of RNTRE was able toconfer proliferative advantage and reduced serum requirement to NIH3T3fibroblasts, suggesting a role for RNTRE in cell proliferation.Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR; 131550) signaling involves smallGTPases of the Rho family, and EGFR trafficking involves small GTPasesof the Rab family. Lanzetti et al. (2000) reported that the EPS8 proteinconnects these signaling pathways. EPS8 is a substrate of EGFR that isheld in a complex with SOS1 (OMIM Ref. No. 182530) by the adaptorprotein E3B1 (OMIM Ref. No. 603050), thereby mediating activation of RAC(OMIM Ref. No. 602048). Through its SH3 domain, EPS8 interacts withRNTRE. Lanzetti et al. (2000) showed that RNTRE is a RAB5 (OMIM Ref. No.179512) GTPase-activating protein (GAP) whose activity is regulated byEGFR. By entering in a complex with EPS8, RNTRE acts on RAB5 andinhibits internalization of the EGFR. Furthermore, RNTRE diverts EPS8from its RAC-activating function, resulting in the attenuation of RACsignaling. Thus, depending on its state of association with E3B1 orRNTRE, EPS8 participates in both EGFR signaling through RAC and EGFRtrafficking through RAB5. Lanzetti et al. (2000) showed that 2 arginineresidues (arg106 and arg150 of RNTRE) are highly conserved in TRHdomains. In addition, an aspartate residue (asp147 of RNTRE) isinvariant. Mutations of any of these residues to alanine resulted inproteins that were unable to display GAP activity on RAB5.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lanzetti, L.; Rybin, V.; Malabarba, M. G.; Christoforidis, S.; Scita,G.; Zerial, M.; Di Fiore, P. P.: The Eps8 protein coordinates EGFreceptor signalling through Rac and trafficking through Rab5. Nature408:374-377, 2000; and

Matoskova, B.; Wong, W. T.; Seki, N.; Nagase, T.; Nomura, N.; Robbins,K. C.; Di Fiore, P. P.: RN-tre identifies a family of tre-relatedproteins displaying a novel potential protein bind.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RNTRE arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605405, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. RoXaN (Accession NP_(—)060060.3) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RoXaN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRoXaN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RoXaN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of RoXaN (AccessionNP_(—)060060.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RoXaN.

RPC2 (Accession NP_(—)060552.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RPC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RPC2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RPC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3735, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of RPC2 (AccessionNP_(—)060552.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RPC2.

Ribosomal protein s6 kinase, 52 kda, polypeptide 1 (RPS6KC1, AccessionNP_(—)036556.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RPS6KC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RPS6KC1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RPS6KC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8683, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Ribosomal proteins6 kinase, 52 kda, polypeptide 1 (RPS6KC1, Accession NP_(—)036556.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RPS6KC1.

Related ras viral (r-ras) oncogene homolog 2 (RRAS2, AccessionNP_(—)036382.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RRAS2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RRAS2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RRAS2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15394, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Related ras viral(r-ras) oncogene homolog 2 (RRAS2, Accession NP_(—)036382.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RRAS2.

S100Z (Accession NP_(—)570128.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. S100Z BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by S100Z,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of S100Z BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12017, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of S100Z (AccessionNP_(—)570128.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith S100Z.

SAPAP3 (Accession XP_(—)035601.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SAPAP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SAPAP3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SAPAP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of SAPAP3 (AccessionXP_(—)035601.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SAPAP3.

SC65 (Accession NP_(—)006446.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SC65 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SC65, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SC65 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5594, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of SC65 (AccessionNP_(—)006446.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SC65.

Sodium channel, voltage gated, type viii, alpha polypeptide (SCN8A,Accession NP_(—)055006.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCN8A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCN8A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCN8A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1580, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Sodium channel,voltage gated, type viii, alpha polypeptide (SCN8A, AccessionNP_(—)055006.1), a gene which is component of a brain voltage-gatedsodium channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCN8A.

The function of SCN8A has been established by previous studies. Thedystonia demonstrated by Sprunger et al. (1999) in association with theScn8a mutation was the first to be related to mutation in an ionchannel. Furthermore, the med(J) mouse differed from other animal modelswith dystonia in that the condition persisted to adulthood and was notassociated with neurodegeneration. Sprunger et al. (1999) suggested thatthe med(J) mutation should be classified as a hypomorphic allele becausea low level of full-length Scn8a transcripts was demonstrated inhomozygotes, indicating normal splicing at low efficiency. Homozygotesfor null alleles of Scn8a could not survive even in the presence of 2copies of the Scnm1(H) modifier allele. Thus, prevention of paralysisand survival to adulthood required both a low level of wildtypetranscript and at least 1 copy of the dominant allele of Scnm1. C57BL/6Jcarries a recessive allele of Scmn1 that, in combination with ahypomorphic level of Scn8a, resulted in paralysis and lethality.DeRepentigny et al. (2001) described a spontaneous autosomal recessivemutation in the mouse, which they termed ‘degenerating muscle’ (dmu),that is characterized by skeletal and cardiac muscle degeneration. Dmumice are weak and have great difficulty in moving due to muscle atrophyand wasting in the hindquarters. Histopathologic observations andultrastructural analysis revealed muscle degeneration in both skeletaland cardiac muscle, but no abnormalities in sciatic nerves. Usinglinkage analysis, the authors mapped the dmu locus to the distal portionof mouse chromosome 15 in a region syntenic to human chromosome 12q13.The human disorder scapuloperoneal myopathy (SPM; 181430) has beenlinked to this region, and SPM patients with associated cardiomyopathyhave been described. Intact transcripts for Scn8a were present in dmumice, but their levels were dramatically reduced. Furthermore, geneticcomplementation crosses between dmu and med mice revealed that they areallelic. The authors concluded that at least a portion of the dmuphenotype may be caused by a downregulation of Scn8a, and that SCN8A isa candidate gene for human SPM.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sprunger, L. K.; Escay, A.; Tallaksen-Greene, S.; Albin, R. L.; Meisler,M. H.: Dystonia associated with mutation of the neuronal sodium channelScn8a and identification of the modifier locus Scnm1 on mouse chromosome3. Hum. Molec. Genet. 8:471-479, 1999; and

DeRepentigny, Y.; Cote, P. D.; Pool, M.; Bernier, G.; Girard, S.; Vidal,S. M.; Kothary, R.: Pathological and genetic analysis of thedegenerating muscle (dmu) mouse: a new allele of Sc.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SCN8A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600702, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sidekick homolog 2 (chicken) (SDK2, Accession NP_(—)061937.2)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SDK2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SDK2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSDK2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16444, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Sidekick homolog 2(chicken) (SDK2, Accession NP_(—)061937.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SDK2.

SEC31B-1 (Accession NP_(—)056305.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SEC31B-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEC31B-1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEC31B-1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19442, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of SEC31B-1 (AccessionNP_(—)056305.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SEC31B-1.

SELB (Accession NP_(—)068756.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SELB BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SELB, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SELB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7377, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of SELB (AccessionNP_(—)068756.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SELB.

Serine (or cysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 5(SERPINB5, Accession NP_(—)002630.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SERPINB5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SERPINB5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERPINB5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8247, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Serine (orcysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 5 (SERPINB5,Accession NP_(—)002630.1), a gene which may be a serpin serine proteaseinhibitor and supresses tumor metastasis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SERPINB5.

The function of SERPINB5 has been established by previous studies. Thenucleotide 5-methylcytosine is involved in processes crucial tomammalian development, such as X-chromosome inactivation and geneimprinting. In addition, cytosine methylation may be involved in theestablishment and maintenance of cell type- specific expression ofdevelopmentally regulated genes; however, it is difficult to identifyclear examples of such genes, particularly in humans. Futscher et al.(2002) provided evidence that cytosine methylation of the maspin genepromoter controls, in part, normal cell type-specific SERPINB5expression. In normal cells expressing SERPINB5, the SERPINB5 promoteris unmethylated and the promoter region has acetylated histones and anaccessible chromatin structure. In contrast, normal cells that do notexpress SERPINB5 have a completely methylated SERPINB5 promoter withhypoacetylated histones, an inaccessible chromatin structure, and atranscriptional repression that is relieved by inhibition of DNAmethylation. These findings indicated that cytosine methylation isimportant in the establishment and maintenance of cell type-restrictedgene expression. Zou et al. (1994) used subtractive hybridization andthe ‘differential display’ method to identify candidate tumor suppressorgenes that are defective in human breast carcinoma cells. These geneswere identified initially by searching for mRNAs whose expression isreduced or absent in tumor cells compared with normal cells grown undersimilar conditions. Zou et al. (1994) reported the characteristics ofone of the more than 30 genes so identified, a member of the serpinfamily of protease inhibitors which they termed maspin. A single 3.0-kbmaspin mRNA was expressed in normal mammary epithelial cell strains, butnot in most mammary tumor cell lines examined. Southern blot analysis ofXbaI-restricted DNA from normal and tumor cells with a maspin cDNA proberevealed no gross structural alterations of the maspin gene in the tumorcells. This result suggested that the maspin gene is downregulated butnot mutated in cancer cells. Transfection of mammary carcinoma cellswith the maspin gene did not alter the growth properties of the cells invitro, but reduced their ability to induce tumors and metastasize innude mice and to invade through a basement membrane matrix in vitro.Analysis of human breast cancer specimens demonstrated that loss ofmaspin expression occurred most frequently in advanced cancers. Theseresults supported the hypothesis that maspin functions as a tumorsuppressor.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Zou, Z.; Anisowicz, A.; Hendrix, M. J. C.; Thor, A.; Neveu, M.; Sheng,S.; Rafidi, K.; Seftor, E.; Sager, R.: Maspin, a serpin withtumor-suppressing activity in human mammary epithelial cells. Science263:526-529, 1994; and

Futscher, B. W.; Oshiro, M. M.; Wozniak, R. J.; Holtan, N.; Hanigan, C.L.; Duan, H.; Domann, F. E.: Role for DNA methylation in the control ofcell type-specific maspin expression. Nat.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SERPINB5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 154790, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Splicing factor 3b, subunit 3, 130 kda (SF3B3, AccessionNP_(—)036558.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SF3B3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SF3B3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SF3B3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10702, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Splicing factor 3b,subunit 3, 130 kda (SF3B3, Accession NP_(—)036558.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SF3B3.

Short stature homeobox (SHOX, Accession NP_(—)000442.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SHOX BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SHOX, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SHOX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10815, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Short staturehomeobox (SHOX, Accession NP_(—)000442.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SHOX.

Sialyltransferase 1 (beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialytransferase)(SIAT1, Accession NP_(—)775324.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17508, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 1(beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialytransferase) (SIAT1, AccessionNP_(—)775324.1), a gene which transfers sialic acid from the donor ofsubstrate cmp-sialic acid to galactose containing acceptor substrates.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIAT1.

The function of SIAT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.2. Sialyltransferase 1(beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialytransferase) (SIAT1, AccessionNP_(—)775323.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SIAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SIAT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17508, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 1(beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialytransferase) (SIAT1, AccessionNP_(—)775323.1), a gene which transfers sialic acid from the donor ofsubstrate cmp-sialic acid to galactose containing acceptor substrates.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIAT1.

The function of SIAT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.2. Sialyltransferase 1(beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialytransferase) (SIAT1, AccessionNP_(—)003023.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SIAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SIAT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17508, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 1(beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialytransferase) (SIAT1, AccessionNP_(—)003023.1), a gene which transfers sialic acid from the donor ofsubstrate cmp-sialic acid to galactose containing acceptor substrates.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIAT1.

The function of SIAT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.2. Sialyltransferase 8e(alpha-2, 8-polysialytransferase) (SIAT8E, Accession NP_(—)037437.2) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIAT8E BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SIAT8E, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT8EBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20017, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase8e (alpha-2, 8-polysialytransferase) (SIAT8E, Accession NP_(—)037437.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIAT8E.

Sialic acid binding ig-like lectin 8 (SIGLEC8, Accession NP_(—)055257.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIGLEC8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SIGLEC8, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SIGLEC8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7604, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Sialic acid bindingig-like lectin 8 (SIGLEC8, Accession NP_(—)055257.1), a gene which is acell adhesion molecule for postnatal neural development. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SIGLEC8.

The function of SIGLEC8 has been established by previous studies. Bysearching an EST database for sequences similar to CD33, Floyd et al.(2000) identified a cDNA from an eosinophil cDNA library encodingSIGLEC8. Sequence analysis predicted that like other SIGLECs, the431-amino acid, type 1 transmembrane protein contains a signal peptide,an N-terminal V-set domain, and 2 C2-set domains, as well as 3 potentialN-linked glycosylation sites and a transmembrane region; however,SIGLEC8 has a truncated 47- residue cytoplasmic tail lacking theconserved tyrosine-based motifs. Binding analysis confirmed that SIGLEC8binds to red blood cell sialic acids with a preference for 3-prime over6-prime sialyllactose-conjugated polyacrylamide. FACS andimmunoprecipitation analyses demonstrated SIGLEC8 expression oneosinophils but not other leukocytes as a 45- and 89-kD dimer. Kikly etal. (2000) also cloned SIGLEC8, which they termed SAF2 (sialoadhesin(OMIM Ref. No. 600751) family member-2). Flow cytometric analysisdetected strong expression on eosinophils and mast cells and weak butdetectable expression on basophils.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Floy, H.; Ni, J.; Cornish, A. L.; Zeng, Z.; Liu, D.; Carter, K. C.;Steel, J.; Crocker, P. R.: Siglec-8: a novel eosinophil-specific memberof the immunoglobulin superfamily. J. Biol. Chem. 275:861-866, 2000; and

Kikly, K. K.; Bochner, B. S.; Freeman, S. D.; Tan, K. B.; Gallagher, K.T.; D'alessio, K. J.; Holmes, S. D.; Abrahamson, J. A.; Erickson-Miller,C. L.; Murdock, P. R.; Tachimoto, H.; Schl.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SIGLEC8 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605639, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Src-like-adaptor (SLA, Accession NP_(—)006739.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLA BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SLA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8297, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Src-like-adaptor(SLA, Accession NP_(—)006739.1), a gene which is a negative regulator ofT-cell receptor signaling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLA.

The function of SLA has been established by previous studies. Pandey etal. (1995) isolated a mouse cDNA using the 2-hybrid system to screen formolecules that interact with the cytoplasmic domain of Eck, a mousereceptor protein kinase (OMIM Ref. No. 176946). The predicted 281-aminoacid protein has both SH3 and SH2 adaptor motifs similar to those in theSrc family of nonreceptor tyrosine kinases but had no catalytic domain.The protein was named Slap (Src-like adaptor protein) by the authors.Recombinant Slap was shown to bind to activated Eck receptor tyrosinekinase. Angrist et al. (1995) cloned a cDNA for the putative humanhomolog of the gene, symbolized SLA. The predicted protein has 87%overall identity to the mouse sequence. Sosinowski et al. (2000) showedthat SLA is a negative regulator of T-cell receptor signaling. Hollandet al. (2001) demonstrated that SLA and SLA2 (OMIM Ref. No. 606577) areboth involved in downregulating T and B cell-mediated responses.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Angrist, M.; Wells, D. E.; Chakravarti, A.; Pandey, A.: Chromosomallocalization of the mouse Src-like adapter protein (Slap) gene and itsputative human homolog SLA. Genomics 30:623-625, 1995; and

Sosinowski, T.; Pandey, A.; Dixit, V. M.; Weiss, A.: Src-like adaptorprotein (SLAP) is a negative regulator of T cell receptor signaling. J.Exp. Med. 191:463-474, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLA are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601099, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters),member 2 (putative transporter) (SLC16A2, Accession NP_(—)006508.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC16A2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SLC16A2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLC16A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12766, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 2 (putativetransporter) (SLC16A2, Accession NP_(—)006508.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC16A2.

Solute carrier family 21 (organic anion transporter), member 3 (SLC21A3,Accession NP_(—)602307.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC21A3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SLC21A3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC21A3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7376, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 21 (organic anion transporter), member 3 (SLC21A3, AccessionNP_(—)602307.1), a gene which mediates the na(+)-independent transportof organic anions such as bsp and conjugated (taurocholate) andunconjugated (cholate) bile acids. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLC21A3.

The function of SLC21A3 has been established by previous studies. Theorganic anion transporter (OATP) of liver mediates the basolateralhepatocellular uptake of numerous cholephilic anions and steroidalcompounds from sinusoidal blood. By screening a human liver cDNA librarywith a rat Oatp cDNA, Kullak-Ublick et al. (1995) cloned a cDNA encodingOATP. The deduced 670-amino acid OATP protein has 12 putativetransmembrane domains and 8 potential N-linked glycosylation sites. Thehuman and rat OATP proteins are 67% identical. In vitro translationproduced unglycosylated and glycosylated human OATP proteins thatmigrated as 59-kD and 71-kD polypeptides, respectively, inSDS-polyacrylamide gels. Functional studies in Xenopus oocytes showedthat OATP mediates sodium-independent transport of the xenobioticbromosulfophthalein and of endogenous conjugated and unconjugated bileacids. Northern blot analysis detected an approximately 2.7-kb OATPtranscript in human liver, brain, lung, kidney, and testis; additionaltranscripts were also observed. The authors stated that the extrahepaticexpression of OATP suggests a general role for OATP in transepithelialorganic anion transport

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kullak-Ublick, G. A.; Hagenbuch, B.; Stieger, B.; Schteingart, C. D.;Hofmann, A. F.; Wolkoff, A. W.; Meier, P. J.: Molecular and functionalcharacterization of an organic anion transporting polypeptide clonedfrom human liver.:Gastroenterology 109:1274-1282, 1995; and

By somatic cell hybrid analysis, Kullak-Ublick et al. (1995) mapped theSLC21A3 gene to chromosome 12. Kullak-Ublick et al. (1996) regionallylocalized the SLC21A3 gene to 12p12 using fluor.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC21A3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602883, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 21 (organic anion transporter), member3 (SLC21A3, Accession NP_(—)066580.1) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC21A3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SLC21A3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC21A3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7376, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 21 (organic anion transporter), member 3 (SLC21A3, AccessionNP_(—)066580.1), a gene which mediates the na(+)-independent transportof organic anions such as bsp and conjugated (taurocholate) andunconjugated (cholate) bile acids. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLC21A3.

The function of SLC21A3 has been established by previous studies. Theorganic anion transporter (OATP) of liver mediates the basolateralhepatocellular uptake of numerous cholephilic anions and steroidalcompounds from sinusoidal blood. By screening a human liver cDNA librarywith a rat Oatp cDNA, Kullak-Ublick et al. (1995) cloned a cDNA encodingOATP. The deduced 670-amino acid OATP protein has 12 putativetransmembrane domains and 8 potential N-linked glycosylation sites. Thehuman and rat OATP proteins are 67% identical. In vitro translationproduced unglycosylated and glycosylated human OATP proteins thatmigrated as 59-kD and 71-kD polypeptides, respectively, inSDS-polyacrylamide gels. Functional studies in Xenopus oocytes showedthat OATP mediates sodium-independent transport of the xenobioticbromosulfophthalein and of endogenous conjugated and unconjugated bileacids. Northern blot analysis detected an approximately 2.7-kb OATPtranscript in human liver, brain, lung, kidney, and testis; additionaltranscripts were also observed. The authors stated that the extrahepaticexpression of OATP suggests a general role for OATP in transepithelialorganic anion transport

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kullak-Ublick, G. A.; Hagenbuch, B.; Stieger, B.; Schteingart, C. D.;Hofmann, A. F.; Wolkoff, A. W.; Meier, P. J.: Molecular and functionalcharacterization of an organic anion transporting polypeptide clonedfrom human liver.:Gastroenterology 109:1274-1282, 1995; and

By somatic cell hybrid analysis, Kullak-Ublick et al. (1995) mapped theSLC21A3 gene to chromosome 12. Kullak-Ublick et al. (1996) regionallylocalized the SLC21A3 gene to 12p12 using fluor.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC21A3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602883, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 24 (sodium/potassium/calciumexchanger), member 3 (SLC24A3, Accession XP_(—)300245.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC24A3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SLC24A3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SLC24A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3098, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 3 (SLC24A3,Accession XP_(—)300245.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC24A3.

Solute carrier family 24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 3(SLC24A3, Accession NP_(—)065740.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC24A3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SLC24A3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC24A3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3098, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 3 (SLC24A3,Accession NP_(—)065740.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC24A3.

Solute carrier family 25, member 13 (citrin) (SLC25A13, AccessionNP_(—)055066.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC25A13 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC25A13, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC25A13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1680,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 25, member 13 (citrin) (SLC25A13, Accession NP_(—)055066.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC25A13.

Solute carrier family 26, member 10 (SLC26A10, Accession NP_(—)597996.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC26A10BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SLC26A10, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLC26A10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1293, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 26, member 10 (SLC26A10, Accession NP_(—)597996.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC26A10.

Solute carrier family 39 (zinc transporter), member 4 (SLC39A4,Accession NP_(—)060237.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC39A4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SLC39A4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC39A4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9715, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 39 (zinc transporter), member 4 (SLC39A4, AccessionNP_(—)060237.1), a gene which is a zinc transporter and therefore may beassociated with Acrodermatitis enteropathica. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Acrodermatitisenteropathica, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC39A4.

The function of SLC39A4 has been established by previous studies. TheSLC39A4 gene encodes a protein with significant similarity to members ofthe zinc/iron-regulated transporter-like protein (ZIP) family, which arethought to be involved in zinc uptake in Arabidopsis thaliana andhumans. Rogers et al. (2000) studied the Arabidopsis root membraneprotein IRT1, which is likely to be responsible for uptake of iron fromthe soil. It also transports other cations, including the essentialmetals zinc and manganese. By heterologous expression in yeast, Rogerset al. (2000) showed that replacement of a glutamic acid residue atposition 103 of wildtype IRT1 with alanine increased the substratespecificity of the transporter by selectively eliminating its ability totransport zinc. Other amino acid substitutions in this protein of theZIP gene family caused other changes in specificity.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Rogers, E. E.; Eide, D. J.; Guerinot, M. L.: Altered selectivity in anArabidopsis metal transporter. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 97:12356-12360,2000; and

Wang, K.; Zhou, B.; Kuo, Y.-M.; Zemansky, J.; Gitschier, J.: A novelmember of a zinc transporter family is defective in acrodermatitisenteropathica. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 71:66-73, 2002.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC39A4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607059, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, gaba),member 13 (SLC6A13, Accession NP_(—)057699.2) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC6A13 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC6A13, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC6A13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4114, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, gaba), member 13 (SLC6A13,Accession NP_(—)057699.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC6A13.

Solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, noradrenalin),member 2 (SLC6A2, Accession NP_(—)001034.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC6A2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC6A2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC6A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6372, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, noradrenalin), member 2 (SLC6A2,Accession NP_(—)001034.1), a gene which binds to gt and gc boxespromoters elements. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC6A2.

The function of SLC6A2 has been established by previous studies.identifying a new gene family for neurotransmitter transporter proteins.Pacholczyk et al. (1991) suggested that analysis of the structure andfunction of this transporter may aid structure-based drug design for thetreatment of human depression and lead to a determination of whethertransporter abnormalities underlie affective disorders. Long-termweight-restored patients with anorexia nervosa (OMIM Ref. No. 606788)have lower norepinephrine levels than controls (Kaye et al., 1985; Pirkeet al., 1992). Since this may reflect altered reuptake by thenorepinephrine transporter, Urwin et al. (2002) hypothesized that theNET gene may be involved in the genetic component of anorexia nervosa.PCR amplification of an AAGG repeat island (AAGG1) in the NET genepromoter region revealed a novel 343-bp sequence with 5 additional AAGGrepeat islands (AAGG2-AAGG6). The sequence from AAGG1 to AAGG6,inclusive, was designated the NET gene promoter polymorphic region. A4-bp deletion or insertion in AAGG4 resulted in the net loss or gain,respectively, of a putative Elk1 transcription factor site. Thetransmission disequilibrium test with 87 Australian trios (patient plusparents) demonstrated significant preferential transmission of the 4-bpinsertion from parent to child with restricting anorexia nervosa (RAN),suggesting that this allele, or a DNA variant in linkage disequilibriumwith it, doubles the risk for developing RAN.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pacholczy, T.; Blakely, R. D.; Amara, S. G.: Expression cloning of acocaine- and antidepressant-sensitive human noradrenaline transporter.Nature 350:350-354, 1991; and

Urwin, R. E.; Bennetts, B.; Wilcken, B.; Lampropoulos, B.; Beumont, P.;Clarke, S.; Russell, J.; Tanner, S.; Nunn, K. P.: Anorexia nervosa(restrictive subtype) is associated with a poly.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC6A2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 163970, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 9 (sodium/hydrogen exchanger), isoform1 (antiporter, na+/h+, amiloride sensitive) (SLC9A1, AccessionNP_(—)003038.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC9A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC9A1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SLC9A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9899, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 9 (sodium/hydrogen exchanger), isoform 1 (antiporter, na+/h+,amiloride sensitive) (SLC9A1, Accession NP_(—)003038.2), a gene which isinvolved in ph regulation to eliminate acids generated by activemetabolism or to counter adverse environmental conditions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC9A1.

The function of SLC9A1 has been established by previous studies. Denkeret al. (2000) showed that the plasma membrane ion exchanger NHE1 acts asan anchor for actin filaments to control the integrity of the corticalcytoskeleton. This occurs through a previously unrecognized structurallink between NHE1 and the actin-binding proteins ezrin (OMIM Ref. No.123900), radixin (OMIM Ref. No. 179410), and moesin (OMIM Ref. No.309845), which are collectively referred to as ERM proteins. NHE1 andERM proteins were found to associate directly and colocalize inlamellipodia. Fibroblasts expressing NHE1 with mutations that disruptedbinding with ERM proteins but not ion translocation had impairedorganization of focal adhesions and actin stress fibers and an irregularcell shape. Denker et al. (2000) proposed a structural role for NHE1 inregulating the cortical cytoskeleton that is independent of its functionas an ion exchanger. The genomic probe reported by Mattei et al. (1987)was used to map the APNH gene to 1p36.1-p35 by in situ hybridization(Mattei et al., 1988). Mattei et al. (1989) used in situ hybridizationof the human cDNA probe to map the antiporter gene to the distal portionof mouse chromosome 4 and to the long arm of Chinese hamster chromosome2, confirming the conserved homology between the distal part of humanchromosome 1p, the mouse distal 4, and Chinese hamster distal 2q. By theanalysis of fragment length variations in recombinant inbred strains,Morahan and Rakar (1993) likewise mapped the Nhe1 gene to mousechromosome 4, between Lck and Akp2. Lifton et al. (1990) used genomicclones of the SLC9A1 gene to identify 2 polymorphisms. Using these RFLPsin 59 reference families, they found that the antiporter gene lies 3 cMproximal to the RH locus. Dudley et al. (1990) PCR-amplified a 376-bpfragment corresponding to the 5-prime end of SLC9A1 and detected apolymorphism within this fragment by denaturing gradient gelelectrophoresis. By genetic linkage studies, they mapped SLC9A1telomeric to D1S57 and close to RH (OMIM Ref. No. 111700) and ALPL (OMIMRef. No. 171760). They pointed out that SLC9A1 is a plausible candidategene for human essential hypertension.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Denker, S. P.; Huang, D. C.; Orlowski, J.; Furthmay, H.; Barber, D. L.:Direct binding of the Na-H exchanger NHE1 to ERM proteins regulates thecortical cytoskeleton and cell shape independently of H(+)translocation. Molec. Cell 6:1425-1436, 2000; and

Dudley, C. R. K.; Giuffra, L. A.; Tippett, P.; Kidd, K. K.; Reeders, S.T.: The Na+/H+ antiporter: a ‘melt’ polymorphism allows regional mappingto the short arm of chromosome 1. Hum. G.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC9A1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 107310, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 9 (sodium/hydrogen exchanger), isoform3 regulatory factor 1 (SLC9A3R1, Accession NP_(—)004243.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC9A3R1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SLC9A3R1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC9A3R1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10906, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 9 (sodium/hydrogen exchanger), isoform 3 regulatory factor 1(SLC9A3R1, Accession NP_(—)004243.1), a gene which is the regulatorycofactor of the NHE3 (SLC9A3) sodium/hydrogen antiporter. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC9A3R1.

The function of SLC9A3R1 has been established by previous studies.Murthy et al. (1998) isolated SLC9A3R1, which they termed NHERF, byscreening a fetal frontal cortex cDNA library using a yeast 2- hybridsystem with merlin as bait. Northern blot analysis revealed thatSLC9A3R1 is ubiquitously expressed, with highest levels in kidney,liver, and pancreas. Deletion and mutation analyses showed that SLC9A3R1associates with the N terminus but not with the C terminus of merlin.SLC9A3R1 was also shown to bind to moesin and radixin at the N terminus,the region with the most homology to merlin. Using immunocytochemistry,Murthy et al. (1998) demonstrated that SLC9A3R1 colocalizes with moesinat the ruffling membrane, microvilli, and filopodia in HeLa cells

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function ofSLC9A3R1. Shenolikar et al. (2002) found that targeted disruption of themouse Nherf1 gene eliminated Nherf1 expression in kidney and othertissues of the mutant mice without altering Nherf2 levels in thesetissues. Heterozygous and homozygous deficient male mice maintainednormal blood electrolytes but showed increased urinary excretion ofphosphate when compared with homozygous wildtype animals. Although theoverall levels of renal Nherf1 targets, Slc9a3 and sodium-phosphatetransport-2 (Npt2; 182309), were unchanged in the mutant mice,immunocytochemistry showed that the Npt2 protein was aberrantlylocalized at internal sites in the renal proximal tubule cells. Themislocalization of Npt2 paralleled a reduction in the transporterprotein in renal brush-border membranes isolated from the mutant mice.In contrast, Slc9a3 was appropriately localized at the apical surface ofproximal tubules in both wildtype and mutant mice. These data suggestedthat NHERF1 plays a unique role in the apical targeting and/ortrafficking of NPT2 in the mammalian kidney, a function not shared byNHERF2 or other renal PDZ proteins. Phosphate wasting seen in the Nherf1homozygous null mice provided a novel experimental system for definingthe role of PDZ adaptors in the hormonal control of ion transport andrenal disease

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for SLC9A3R1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shenolikar, S.; Voltz, J. W.; Minkoff, C. M.; Wade, J. B.; Weinman, E.J.: Targeted disruption of the mouse NHERF-1 gene promotesinternalization of proximal tubule sodium-phosphate cotransporter typeIIa and renal phosphate wasting. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 99:11470-11475,2002; and

Murthy, A.; Gonzalez-Agosti, C.; Cordero, E.; Pinney, D.; Candia, C.;Solomon, F.; Gusella, J.; Ramesh, V.: NHE-RF, a regulatory cofactor forNa(+)-H(+) exchange, is a common interactor f.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC9A3R1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604990, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Swi/snf related, matrix associated, actin dependent regulatorof chromatin, subfamily d, member 1 (SMARCD1, Accession NP_(—)620710.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMARCD1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SMARCD1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SMARCD1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12120, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Swi/snf related,matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily d,member 1 (SMARCD1, Accession NP_(—)620710.1), a gene which is involvedin chromatin assembly and remodeling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SMARCD1.

The function of SMARCD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM42.1. Swi/snf related, matrixassociated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily d, member1 (SMARCD1, Accession NP_(—)003067.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SMARCD1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SMARCD1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMARCD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12120, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Swi/snf related,matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily d,member 1 (SMARCD1, Accession NP_(—)003067.2), a gene which is involvedin chromatin assembly and remodeling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SMARCD1.

The function of SMARCD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM42.1. Smcx homolog, xchromosome (mouse) (SMCX, Accession NP_(—)004178.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMCX BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SMCX, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18708, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Smcx homolog, xchromosome (mouse) (SMCX, Accession NP_(—)004178.1), a gene whichescapes X inactivation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SMCX.

The function of SMCX has been established by previous studies. Agulniket al. (1994) cloned a gene, designated Smcx, from the mouse Xchromosome by its homology to the Y-located gene Smcy. Using direct insitu hybridization, Smcx was mapped to the distal end of the mouse Xchromosome (XF2-XF4) and its human homolog, SMCX, was mapped to proximalXp (Xp11.2-p11.1). Meiotic mapping in the mouse placed Smcx in theinterval between Plp and Pdha1. Agulnik et al. (1994) showed that theSmcx gene escapes X inactivation; in hamster/human hybrids, it wasexpressed when either an active or an inactive human X chromosome waspresent. Furthermore, 2 alleles of Smcx were found to be expressed int(16;X)16H female mice despite the intact X chromosome being inactive inall cells. Thus, Smcx is also not subject to X inactivation. Agulnik etal. (1994) stated that this was the first example in the mouse of a genethat escapes X inactivation. Brown et al. (1995) demonstrated that theDXS423E gene (OMIM Ref. No. 300040), which is also located onXp11.22-p11.21, likewise escapes X chromosome inactivation. Thus, theDXS423E and XE169 genes define a new region in the proximal short arm ofthe X chromosome that is not subject to X chromosome inactivation.Lingenfelter et al. (1998) showed that Smcx is susceptible to complete Xinactivation in a portion of mouse embryonic cells. Furthermore, Smcxinactivation persists in some cells at least until 13.5 days postcoitum.A highly variable Smcx expression found during mouse developmentprogressively disappears in adult tissues where nearly equal expressionbetween alleles is observed

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Agulnik, A. I.; Mitchell, M. J.; Mattei, M.-G.; Borsani, G.; Avner, P.A.; Lerner, J. L.; Bishop, C. E.: A novel X gene with a widelytranscribed Y-linked homologue escapes X-inactivation in mouse andhuman. Hum. Molec. Genet. 3:879-884, 1994; and

Lingenfelter, P. A.; Adler, D. A.; Poslinski, D.; Thomas, S.; Elliott,R. W.; Chapman, V. M.; Disteche, C. M.: Escape from X inactivation ofSmcx is preceded by silencing during mouse deve.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SMCX arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 314690, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. SNRK (Accession NP_(—)060189.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SNRK BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNRK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNRK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17487, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of SNRK (AccessionNP_(—)060189.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNRK.

Sorting nexin 7 (SNX7, Accession NP_(—)689424.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by SNX7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16240, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 7(SNX7, Accession NP_(—)689424.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX7.

Sorting nexin 7 (SNX7, Accession NP_(—)057060.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by SNX7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16240, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 7(SNX7, Accession NP_(—)057060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX7.

Sry (sex determining region y)-box 9 (campomelic dysplasia, autosomalsex-reversal) (SOX9, Accession NP_(—)000337.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOX9 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySOX9, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SOX9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Sry (sexdetermining region y)-box 9 (campomelic dysplasia, autosomalsex-reversal) (SOX9, Accession NP_(—)000337.1), a gene which regulatesthe expression of other genes involved in chondrogenesis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SOX9.

The function of SOX9 has been established by previous studies. Murakamiet al. (2000) showed that expression of Sox9 is upregulated byfibroblast growth factors (FGFs; OMIM Ref. No. 601513) in primarychondrocytes and in Sox9-expressing mesenchymal cells. They furtherpresented evidence that FGF stimulation of Sox9 expression is mediatedby the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascade (see OMIM Ref.No. 176948) a signal transduction pathway that is activated by growthfactors such as FGF. The data strongly suggested that FGF and the MAPKpathway play an important role in the regulation of Sox9 expressionduring chondrocyte differentiation, Bi et al. (2001) proposed that Sox9also has a role in regulating the transition to hypertrophicchondrocytes in the growth plate. Despite the severe hypoplasia ofcartilages, the overall organization and cellular composition of thegrowth plate were otherwise normal. The results suggested that 2critical steps of the chondrocyte differentiation pathway are sensitiveto Sox9 dosage: an early step presumably at the stage of mesenchymalcondensation of cartilage primordia, and a later step preceding thetransition of chondrocytes into hypertrophic chondrocytes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Murakami, S.; Kan, M.; McKeehan, W. L.; de Crombrugghe, B.:Up-regulation of the chondrogenic Sox9 gene by fibroblast growth factorsis mediated by the mitogen- activated protein kinase pathway. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 97:1113-1118, 2000; and

Bi, W.; Huang, W.; Whitworth, D. J.; Deng, J. M.; Zhang, Z.; Behringer,R. R.; de Crombrugghe, B.: Haploinsufficiency of Sox9 results indefective cartilage primordia and premature skelet.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SOX9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 114290, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Synovial sarcoma, x breakpoint 1 (SSX1, AccessionNP_(—)005626.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SSX1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SSX1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SSX1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2767, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Synovial sarcoma, xbreakpoint 1 (SSX1, Accession NP_(—)005626.1), a gene which may act as amodulator of transcription. and therefore may be associated withSynovial sarcoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Synovial sarcoma, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SSX1.

The function of SSX1 has been established by previous studies. Synovialsarcoma, according to the experience of Enzinger and Weiss (1983), isthe fourth most common type of soft tissue sarcoma. It usually developsin adolescents and young adults, is more common in males than infemales, and has no racial predilection. Turc- Carel et al. (1987) founda translocation involving chromosome X (band p11.2) and chromosome 18(band q11.2) in short-term cultures of cells from 5 synovial sarcomasand 1 malignant fibrous histiocytoma. In 4 of the tumors, thetranslocation t(X;18)(p11.2;q11.2) was reciprocal. The 2 other tumorshad complex translocations, which, however, always involved chromosomesX and 18 at the 2 sites mentioned. The X;18 translocation was notdetected in other histologic types of soft tissue sarcoma. This was thefirst description of a sex chromosome abnormality in a human solidtumor. Griffin and Emanuel (1987) confirmed the original findings ofTurc-Carel et al. (1987). The karyotype of the tumor in their patientwas 46,XX,t(X;18)(p11;q11). It may be significant that the ARAF1oncogene (OMIM Ref. No. 311010) maps to the same region. Inactivation ofthe normal X chromosome in cells carrying the X/autosome translocationmay result in loss of expression of the normal allele and allowexpression of the altered gene at the breakpoint on the X chromosome.This phenomenon permitted localization of the gene for Duchenne musculardystrophy (DMD; 300377) and a number of other autosomal recessivedisorders that have been observed in females with X/autosometranslocations. Smith et al. (1987) identified the translocationt(X;18)(p11.2;q11.2) in every cell analyzed from each of 3 synovialsarcomas. Karakousis et al. (1987) found a specific translocationbetween the X chromosome and chromosome 18 in 6 cases of synovialsarcoma. Wang-Wuu et al. (1987) likewise found t(X;18) in a case ofsynovial sarcoma. In a 13-year-old Japanese girl, Ueda et al. (1988)found t(X;18) in a synovial sarcoma, together with an insertion ofchromosome 11q material into 15q. Knight et al. (1989) noted that theoncogene ARAF1 is not directly involved in the X;18 translocation.Miozzo et al. (1992) reported the instructive case of a patient with theTurner syndrome in whom the only X chromosome was involved in atranslocation of typical form: t(X;18)(p11;q11). Knight et al. (1992)examined a hybrid cell line by Southern analysis using 13 additionalmarkers located at Xp11.3-cen. The location of the breakpoint wasfurther confirmed by fluorescence in situ hybridization. Two YAC probesof 300 kb and 450 kb, containing the OATL2 locus (OMIM Ref. No. 311241),hybridized to both derivative chromosomes, indicating that these YACsspan the translocation breakpoint. Similar results were obtained with 2independent cell lines carrying the translocation. Sinke et al. (1993)concluded that the translocation breakpoint in Xp11.2 that is associatedwith synovial sarcoma is different from the translocation breakpoint inXp11.2 associated with renal adenocarcinoma (see OMIM Ref. No. 314310).By screening a synovial sarcoma cDNA library with a YAC spanning the Xchromosome breakpoint, Clark et al. (1994) identified a hybridtranscript that contained 5-prime sequences (designated OMIM Ref. No.SSXT; 600192) mapping to chromosome 18 and 3-prime sequences (designatedSSX by them) mapping to the X chromosome. An SYT probe detected genomicrearrangements in 10 of 13 synovial sarcomas. Sequencing of cDNA clonesshowed that the normal SYT gene encodes a protein rich in glutamine,proline, and glycine and that in synovial sarcoma, rearrangement of theSYT gene results in the formation of an SYT-SSX fusion protein. Both SYTand SSX failed to exhibit significant homology to known gene sequences.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Clark, J.; Rocques, P. J.; Crew, A. J.; Gill, S.; Shipley, J.; Chan, A.M.-L.; Gusterson, B. A.; Cooper, C. S.: Identification of novel genes,SYT and SSX, involved in the t(X;18)(p11.2;q11.2) translocation found inhuman synovial sarcoma. Nature Genet. 7:502-508, 1994; and

Turc-Carel, C.; Dal Cin, P.; Limon, J.; Rao, U.; Li, F. P.; Corson, J.M.; Zimmerman, R.; Parry, D. M.; Cowan, J. M.; Sandberg, A. A.:Involvement of chromosome X in primary cytogenet.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SSX1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 312820, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Synovial sarcoma, x breakpoint 8 (SSX8, AccessionNP_(—)777621.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SSX8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SSX8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SSX8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2767, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Synovial sarcoma, xbreakpoint 8 (SSX8, Accession NP_(—)777621.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SSX8.

ST6GALNAC6 (Accession NP_(—)038471.2) is another GAM63 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ST6GALNAC6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byST6GALNAC6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ST6GALNAC6 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1576, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of ST6GALNAC6(Accession NP_(—)038471.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ST6GALNAC6.

Sulfotransferase family 4a, member 1 (SULT4A1, Accession NP_(—)795343.1)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SULT4A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SULT4A1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SULT4A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12034, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Sulfotransferasefamily 4a, member 1 (SULT4A1, Accession NP_(—)795343.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SULT4A1.

Synaptogyrin 1 (SYNGR1, Accession NP_(—)004702.2) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYNGR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SYNGR1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SYNGR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8617, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Synaptogyrin 1(SYNGR1, Accession NP_(—)004702.2), a gene which belongs totransmembrane synaptic vesicle protein and may function in membranerecycling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withSYNGR1.

The function of SYNGR1 has been established by previous studies. Ratsynaptogyrin, or RATSYNGR1, is an integral membrane protein associatedwith presynaptic vesicles in neuronal cells. See SYNGR2 (OMIM Ref. No.603926). As part of an effort to sequence the long arm of humanchromosome 22, Kedra et al. (1998) identified the human homolog ofRATSYNGR1, synaptogyrin-1 (OMIM Ref. No. SYNGR1). By a combination ofEST database searching and library screening, the authors isolated cDNAscorresponding to 3 alternatively spliced transcripts, which theydesignated SYNGR1a-c. The predicted 1a, 1b, and 1c proteins contain 234,191, and 192 amino acids, respectively. Northern blot analysis revealedthat the 4.5-kb SYNGR1a mRNA is expressed at high levels in brain. Theother transcript forms are expressed at low levels in nonneuronaltissues. In situ hybridization to embryonic and adult mouse tissuesconfirmed that SYNGR1a, the most abundant transcript form, showspredominantly neuronal expression. Kedra et al. (1998) also identifiedcDNAs encoding the related human proteins SYNGR2 and SYNGR3 (OMIM Ref.No. 603927) and mouse Syngr1b. Like RATSYNGR1, the mouse and humansynaptogyrin family members contain 4 membrane-spanning domains. Theconserved central portion of SYNGR1a shares 54%, 61%, and 92% identitywith that of SYNGR2, SYNGR3, and RATSYNGR1, respectively.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of SYNGR1.Using gene targeting, Janz et al. (1999) generated mice lacking Syngr1.They bred these Syngr1 knockout mice against Syp (OMIM Ref. No. 313475)knockout mice generated by McMahon et al. (1996) to create doubleknockout mice deficient in both Syp and Syngr1. Both single and doubleknockout mice were viable and fertile. Morphologic and biochemicalanalysis showed that the architecture and composition of synapses wereunaltered in the brains of Syngr1 single knockout and Syngr1/Syp doubleknockout mutant mice. Electrophysiologic recordings in the hippocampalCA1 region revealed that short- and long-term synaptic plasticity wasseverely reduced in the Syngr1/Syp double knockout mice without changesin the fundamental release apparatus, vesicle cycling, or releaseprobability. Janz et al. (1999) concluded that Syngr1 and Syp performessential and redundant functions in synaptic plasticity without beingrequired for synaptic transmission as such.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for SYNGR1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Janz, R.; Sudhof, T. C.; Hammer, R. E.; Unni, V.; Siegelbaum, S. A.;Bolshakov, V. Y.: Essential roles in synaptic plasticity forsynaptogyrin I and synaptophysin I. Neuron 24:687-700, 1999; and

Kedra, D.; Pan, H.-Q.; Seroussi, E.; Fransson, I.; Guilbaud, C.;Collins, J. E.; Dunham, I.; Blennow, E.; Roe, B. A.; Piehl, F.;Dumanski, J. P.: Characterization of the human synapto.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SYNGR1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603925, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transforming, acidic coiled-coil containing protein 1 (TACC1,Accession NP_(—)006274.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TACC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TACC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TACC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3381, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Transforming,acidic coiled-coil containing protein 1 (TACC1, AccessionNP_(—)006274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TACC1.

Transcription elongation factor a (sii), 3 (TCEA3, AccessionXP_(—)114075.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TCEA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TCEA3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TCEA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9591, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionelongation factor a (sii), 3 (TCEA3, Accession XP_(—)114075.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TCEA3.

T-cell leukemia translocation altered gene (TCTA, AccessionNP_(—)071503.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TCTA BINDING SITE1 and TCTA BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by TCTA, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TCTA BINDING SITE1 and TCTA BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:9236 and SEQ ID:8960 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of T-cell leukemiatranslocation altered gene (TCTA, Accession NP_(—)071503.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TCTA.

TEM7 (Accession NP_(—)065138.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TEM7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TEM7, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TEM7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7488, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of TEM7 (AccessionNP_(—)065138.2), a gene which involves in angiogenesis and therefore maybe associated with Colorectal cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Colorectal cancer, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TEM7.

The function of TEM7 has been established by previous studies. UsingSer. analysis of gene expression (SAGE), St Croix et al. (2000)identified partial cDNAs corresponding to several tumor endothelialmarkers (TEMs) that displayed elevated expression during tumorangiogenesis. Among the genes they identified was TEM7. Using databasesearches and 5-prime RACE, Carson-Walter et al. (2001) derived sequencescovering the entire TEM7 coding region, which encodes a 500-amino acidtype I transmembrane protein containing a plexin-like domain. Analternate transcript of the TEM7 gene had been designated TEM3 by StCroix et al. (2000). TEM3 and TEM7 differ in the use of alternativepolyadenylation sites but result in the same predicted protein. Themouse ortholog of TEM7 shares 81% amino acid identity with the humanprotein. In situ hybridization analysis of human colorectal cancer byCarson-Walter et al. (2001) demonstrated that TEM7 was expressed clearlyin the endothelial cells of the tumor stroma but not in the endothelialcells of normal colonic tissue. Using in situ hybridization to assayexpression in various normal adult mouse tissues, they observed thatTem7 was largely undetectable in mouse tissues or tumors, but wasabundantly expressed in mouse brain. Carson-Walter et al. (2001)localized Tem7 expression to Purkinje cells of the cerebellum and someneuronal cells.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Carson-Walter, E. B.; Watkins, D. N.; Nanda, A.; Vogelstein, B.;Kinzler, K. W.; St. Croix, B.: Cell surface tumor endothelial markersare conserved in mice and humans. Cancer Res. 61:6649-6655, 2001; and

St. Croix, B.; Rago, C.; Velculescu, V.; Traverso, G.; Romans, K. E.;Montgomery, E.; Lal, A.; Riggins, G. J.; Lengauer, C.; Vogelstein, B.;Kinzler, K. W.: Genes expressed in human tu.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TEM7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606826, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tgfb-induced factor (tale family homeobox) (TGIF, AccessionNP_(—)775303.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TGIF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TGIF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGIF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-induced factor(tale family homeobox) (TGIF, Accession NP_(—)775303.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF.

Tgfb-induced factor (tale family homeobox) (TGIF, AccessionNP_(—)775299.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TGIF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TGIF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGIF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-induced factor(tale family homeobox) (TGIF, Accession NP_(—)775299.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF.

Tgfb-induced factor (tale family homeobox) (TGIF, AccessionNP_(—)775302.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TGIF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TGIF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGIF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-induced factor(tale family homeobox) (TGIF, Accession NP_(—)775302.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF.

Tgfb-induced factor (tale family homeobox) (TGIF, AccessionNP_(—)775300.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TGIF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TGIF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGIF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-induced factor(tale family homeobox) (TGIF, Accession NP_(—)775300.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF.

Tgfb-induced factor (tale family homeobox) (TGIF, AccessionNP_(—)733796.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TGIF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TGIF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGIF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-induced factor(tale family homeobox) (TGIF, Accession NP_(—)733796.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF.

Tgfb-induced factor (tale family homeobox) (TGIF, AccessionNP_(—)775301.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TGIF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TGIF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGIF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-induced factor(tale family homeobox) (TGIF, Accession NP_(—)775301.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF.

Tgfb-induced factor (tale family homeobox) (TGIF, AccessionNP_(—)003235.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TGIF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TGIF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGIF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-induced factor(tale family homeobox) (TGIF, Accession NP_(—)003235.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF.

Tgfb-induced factor (tale family homeobox) (TGIF, AccessionNP_(—)777480.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TGIF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TGIF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGIF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-induced factor(tale family homeobox) (TGIF, Accession NP_(—)777480.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF.

Thrombopoietin (myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene ligand,megakaryocyte growth and development factor) (THPO, AccessionNP_(—)000451.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. THPO BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by THPO, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of THPO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15986, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Thrombopoietin(myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene ligand, megakaryocyte growthand development factor) (THPO, Accession NP_(—)000451.1), a gene whichbinds to c-Mpl receptor and regulates megakaryocyte development andtherefore may be associated with Essential thrombocythemia. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofEssential thrombocythemia, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with THPO.

The function of THPO has been established by previous studies. Bartleyet al. (1994) reported the identification and cloning of a megakaryocytegrowth and development factor (MGDF) from canine, murine, and humansources. Human, dog, and mouse cDNAs for MGDF are highly conserved andencode open reading frames for proteins of 353, 352, and 356 aminoacids, respectively. Both canine and recombinant human MGDF support thedevelopment of megakaryocytes from human CD34(+) progenitor cellpopulations. MGDF binds to Mpl affinity columns, and its biologiceffects are inhibited by the soluble extracellular domain of Mpl,suggesting that MGDF is a cytokine that regulates megakaryocytedevelopment and is a ligand for the MPL receptor. Farese et al. (1996)reported that administration of a pegylated form of recombinant MGDF(PEG-MGDF) significantly induced bone marrow regeneration compared withrMGDF untreated with PEG. When combined with recombinant G-CSF, PEG-MGDFsignificantly enhanced multilineage hematopoietic recovery with noevidence of lineage competition. Ratajczak et al. (1997) found that inthe presence of erythropoietin (OMIM Ref. No. 133170) and interleukin-3(OMIM Ref. No. 147740), THPO was able to stimulate a small increase inerythroid colony formation in culture. Other studies suggested that THPOhas little direct stimulatory effect on erythroid progenitor cells butmay indirectly enhance erythropoiesis by preventing very early erythroidprogenitor cells from undergoing apoptotic cell death. Essentialthrombocythemia (OMIM Ref. No. 187950) is a chronic myeloproliferativesyndrome due to sustained proliferation of megakaryocytes, which resultsin elevated numbers of circulating platelets, thrombotic or hemorrhagicepisodes, and occasional leukemic transformation. Hereditarythrombocythemia with autosomal dominant transmission has been describedwith manifestations similar to those of sporadic essentialthrombocythemia. As the THPO gene encodes a lineage-restricted growthfactor with profound stimulatory effects on megakaryopoiesis andplatelet production, Wiestner et al. (1998) tested the hypothesis thatmutation in this gene might be responsible for the disorder in a Dutchfamily with 11 affected individuals. TPO protein concentrations in serumwere consistently elevated in affected members of this family. Using anintragenic CA marker for the THPO gene, they demonstrated linkage to thedisorder; lod score =3.5 at theta =0.0. Affected members were found tocarry a splice donor mutation (600044.0001) that led to THPO mRNAs withshortened 5-prime untranslated regions that were more efficientlytranslated than the normal THPO transcripts.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bartley, T. D.; Bogenberger, J.; Hunt, P.; Li, Y.-S.; Lu, H. S.; Martin,F.; Chang, M.-S.; Samal, B.; Nichol, J. L.; Swift, S.; Johnson, M. J.;Hsu, R.-Y.; and 41 others: Identification and cloning of a megakaryocytegrowth and development factor that is a ligand for the cytokine receptorMpl. Cell 77:1117-1124, 1994; and

Wiestner, A.; Schlemper, R. J.; van der Maas, A. P. C.; Skoda, R. C.: Anactivating splice donor mutation in the thrombopoietin gene causeshereditary thrombocythaemia. Nature Genet.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of THPO arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600044, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Translocase of inner mitochondrial membrane 9 homolog (yeast)(TIMM9, Accession NP_(—)036592.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TIMM9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TIMM9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIMM9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8618, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Translocase ofinner mitochondrial membrane 9 homolog (yeast) (TIMM9, AccessionNP_036592.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TIMM9.

TIP-1 (Accession NP_(—)055419.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TIP-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TIP-1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIP-1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10187, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of TIP-1 (AccessionNP_(—)055419.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TIP-1.

Triple homeobox 1 (TIX1, Accession NP_(—)055850.1) is another GAM63target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TIX1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TIX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Triple homeobox 1(TIX1, Accession NP_(—)055850.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TIX1.

Tropomodulin 2 (neuronal) (TMOD2, Accession NP_(—)055363.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMOD2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TMOD2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMOD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5911, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Tropomodulin 2(neuronal) (TMOD2, Accession NP_(—)055363.1), a gene which is anactin-capping protein for the slow-growing end of filamentous actin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TMOD2.

The function of TMOD2 has been established by previous studies. Watakabeet al. (1996) identified and purified rat NTMOD as a protein that bindsto the neuron-specific tropomyosin isoform, Tmbr3. Using degenerateoligonucleotides based on peptide sequences of NTMOD, they cloned anNTMOD cDNA from a rat brain cDNA library. Northern blot and RNaseprotection analyses detected NTMOD mRNA expression predominantly inbrain. Immunofluorescence of primary frontal cortex cell cultures showedthat NTMOD is specifically expressed in neurons. By screening a humancerebellar cDNA library with a portion of the rat NTMOD as probe, Coxand Zoghbi (2000) cloned a human NTMOD cDNA, designated TMOD2. TMOD2encodes a deduced 351-amino acid protein. Northern blot analysisdemonstrated restricted expression of TMOD2 in neuronal tissues; anapproximately 9.5-kb transcript was seen in all brain regions. Cox andZoghbi (2000) also cloned the mouse ortholog. Northern blot analysisshowed that expression of mouse Tmod2 occurred as early as embryonic day7 and progressively increased during development.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Watakabe, A.; Kobayashi, R.; Helfman, D. M.: N-tropomodulin: a novelisoform of tropomodulin identified as the major binding protein to braintropomyosin. J. Cell Sci. 109:2299-2310, 1996; and

Cox, P. R.; Zoghbi, H. Y.: Sequencing, expression analysis, and mappingof three unique human tropomodulin genes and their mouse orthologs.Genomics 63:97-107, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TMOD2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602928, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. TMSNB (Accession NP_(—)068832.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMSNB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTMSNB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMSNB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6359, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of TMSNB (AccessionNP_(—)068832.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TMSNB.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B,Accession NP_(—)671716.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TNFRSF10B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF10BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1812, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNP_(—)671716.1), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tumor necrosis factorreceptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, Accession NP_(—)003833.3)is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF10B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1812, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNP_(—)003833.3), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tumor necrosis factorreceptor superfamily, member 8 (TNFRSF8, Accession NP_(—)001234.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF8, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10652, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 8 (TNFRSF8, AccessionNP_(—)001234.1), a gene which regulates gene expression throughactivation of nf-kappab. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF8.

The function of TNFRSF8 has been established by previous studies. By invitro binding, immunoprecipitation, immunoblot, and yeast 2-hybridanalyses, Aizawa et al. (1997) showed that TRAF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601895)and TRAF5 (OMIM Ref. No. 602356) interact with overlapping but distinctsequences in the C-terminal region of CD30 and mediate the activation ofnuclear factor kappa-B (see OMIM Ref. No. 164011). Kurts et al. (1999)identified a new mechanism that protects against autoimmunity mediatedthrough CD30. CD30 is expressed by activated, but not by resting, B or Tcells. Using a model system in which ovalbumin-specific CD8+ T cellsfrom the OT-I transgenic line were adoptively transferred intounirradiated transgenic mice that expressed ovalbumin in the pancreaticbeta cells and the proximal renal tubular cells, Kurts et al. (1999)found that wildtype OT-I cells caused diabetes only when adoptivelytransferred in large numbers (greater than 250,000), with lower dosesbeing effectively tolerized. CD30-deficient islet-specific CD8+ T cellswere roughly 6,000-fold more autoaggressive than wildtype cells, withthe transfer of as few as 160 CD30-deficient T cells leading to thecomplete destruction of pancreatic islets and the rapid onset ofdiabetes (within 4 days). Kurts et al. (1999) showed that in the absenceof CD30 signaling, cells activated but not yet deleted by the CD95 (OMIMRef. No. 134637)-dependent cross- tolerance mechanism gain the abilityto proliferate extensively upon secondary encounter with antigen onparenchymal tissues, such as the pancreatic islets. Thus, CD30 signalinglimits the proliferative potential of autoreactive CD8 effector T cells,and protects the body against autoimmunity.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Aizawa, S.; Nakano, H.; Ishida, T.; Horie, R.; Nagai, M.; Ito, K.;Yagita, H.; Okumura, K.; Inoue, J.; Watanabe, T.: Tumor necrosis factorreceptor-associated factor (TRAF) 5 and TRAF2 are involved inCD30-mediated NF-kappa-B activation. J. Biol. Chem. 272:2042-2045, 1997;and

Kurts, C.; Carbone, F. R.; Krummel, M. F.; Koch, K. M.; Miller, J. F. A.P.; Heath, W. R.: Signalling through CD30 protects against autoimmunediabetes mediated by CD8 T cells. Nature 3.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TNFRSF8 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 153243, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 8(TNFRSF8, Accession NP_(—)694421.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TNFRSF8, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10652, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 8 (TNFRSF8, AccessionNP_(—)694421.1), a gene which regulates gene expression throughactivation of nf-kappab. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF8.

The function of TNFRSF8 has been established by previous studies. By invitro binding, immunoprecipitation, immunoblot, and yeast 2-hybridanalyses, Aizawa et al. (1997) showed that TRAF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601895)and TRAF5 (OMIM Ref. No. 602356) interact with overlapping but distinctsequences in the C-terminal region of CD30 and mediate the activation ofnuclear factor kappa-B (see OMIM Ref. No. 164011). Kurts et al. (1999)identified a new mechanism that protects against autoimmunity mediatedthrough CD30. CD30 is expressed by activated, but not by resting, B or Tcells. Using a model system in which ovalbumin-specific CD8+ T cellsfrom the OT-I transgenic line were adoptively transferred intounirradiated transgenic mice that expressed ovalbumin in the pancreaticbeta cells and the proximal renal tubular cells, Kurts et al. (1999)found that wildtype OT-I cells caused diabetes only when adoptivelytransferred in large numbers (greater than 250,000), with lower dosesbeing effectively tolerized. CD30-deficient islet-specific CD8+ T cellswere roughly 6,000-fold more autoaggressive than wildtype cells, withthe transfer of as few as 160 CD30-deficient T cells leading to thecomplete destruction of pancreatic islets and the rapid onset ofdiabetes (within 4 days). Kurts et al. (1999) showed that in the absenceof CD30 signaling, cells activated but not yet deleted by the CD95 (OMIMRef. No. 134637)-dependent cross- tolerance mechanism gain the abilityto proliferate extensively upon secondary encounter with antigen onparenchymal tissues, such as the pancreatic islets. Thus, CD30 signalinglimits the proliferative potential of autoreactive CD8 effector T cells,and protects the body against autoimmunity.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Aizawa, S.; Nakano, H.; Ishida, T.; Horie, R.; Nagai, M.; Ito, K.;Yagita, H.; Okumura, K.; Inoue, J.; Watanabe, T.: Tumor necrosis factorreceptor-associated factor (TRAF) 5 and TRAF2 are involved inCD30-mediated NF-kappa- B activation. J. Biol. Chem. 272:2042-2045,1997; and

Kurts, C.; Carbone, F. R.; Krummel, M. F.; Koch, K. M.; Miller, J. F. A.P.; Heath, W. R.: Signalling through CD30 protects against autoimmunediabetes mediated by CD8 T cells. Nature 3.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TNFRSF8 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 153243, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Trinucleotide repeat containing 4 (TNRC4, AccessionNP_(—)009116.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNRC4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNRC4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TNRC4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4212, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Trinucleotiderepeat containing 4 (TNRC4, Accession NP_(—)009116.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TNRC4.

TOPBP1 (Accession NP_(—)008958.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TOPBP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TOPBP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TOPBP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19773, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of TOPBP1 (AccessionNP_(—)008958.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TOPBP1.

TOSO (Accession NP_(—)005440.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TOSO BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TOSO, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TOSO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18553, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of TOSO (AccessionNP_(—)005440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TOSO.

TP53I11 (Accession NP_(—)006025.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TP53I11 BINDING SITE1 and TP53I11 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TP53I11, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TP53I11 BINDING SITE1 and TP53I11 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:945 and SEQ ID:2826 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of TP53I11 (AccessionNP_(—)006025.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TP53I11.

Testis specific protein 1 (probe h4-1 p3-1) (TPX1, AccessionNP_(—)003287.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TPX1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TPX1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TPX1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10561, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Testis specificprotein 1 (probe h4-1 p3-1) (TPX1, Accession NP_(—)003287.1), a genewhich Testis specific protein 1; member of the cysteine-rich secretoryprotein (CRISP) family. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TPX1.

The function of TPX1 has been established by previous studies. In thecourse of characterizing a large number of genomic clones isolated frommouse chromosome 17, Kasahara et al. (1987) found a cosmid clonecontaining a sequence transcribed specifically in the testis. Subsequentstudies (Kasahara et al., 1989) demonstrated a map location between Pgk2and Mep1 on mouse chromosome 17, making it unlikely that the gene isinvolved in t mutant phenotypes. Kasahara et al. (1989) described thecDNA sequences of the mouse gene, named Tpx1, and of its humancounterpart TPX1. The 2 showed 77.8% nucleotide and 70% amino acidsequence similarity. The mouse gene showed 64.2% nucleotide and 55.1%amino acid sequence similarity to that of a rat sperm-codingglycoprotein gene, the protein product of which is secreted by theepidermis. By Southern blot analysis of somatic cell hybrid DNA,Kasahara et al. (1989) mapped the human TPX1 gene to 6p21-qter.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kasahara, M.; Figueroa, F.; Klein, J.: Random cloning of genes frommouse chromosome 17. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 84:3325-3328, 1987; and

Kasahara, M.; Gutknecht, J.; Brew, K.; Spurr, N.; Goodfellow, P. N.:Cloning and mapping of a testis-specific gene with sequence similarityto a sperm-coating glycoprotein gene. Genomic.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TPX1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 187430, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. TRIP-Br2 (Accession NP_(—)055570.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIP-Br2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTRIP-Br2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIP-Br2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of TRIP-Br2 (AccessionNP_(—)055570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIP-Br2.

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily c, member 6(TRPC6, Accession NP_(—)004612.2) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRPC6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRPC6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPC6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20179, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily c, member 6 (TRPC6, AccessionNP_(—)004612.2), a gene which has calcium channel activity. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPC6.

The function of TRPC6 has been established by previous studies. TRPCs,mammalian homologs of the Drosophila transient receptor potential (trp)protein, are ion channels that are thought to mediate capacitativecalcium entry into the cell. Using a PCR-based strategy, Hofmann et al.(1999) isolated cDNAs encoding TRPC6, a novel member of the TRPC family.The predicted 931-amino acid protein shares 93% identity with mouseTrpc6. The authors found that TRPC6 is a nonselective cation channelthat is activated by diacylglycerol (DAG) in a membrane-delimitedfashion, independently of protein kinase C. Although TRPC3 (OMIM Ref.No. 602345), the closest structural relative of TRPC6, is activated inthe same manner, human TRPC1 and mouse Trpc4 (OMIM Ref. No. 603651) andTrpc5 (OMIM Ref. No. 300334) were unresponsive to DAG. The authorssuggested that TRPC3 and TRPC6 represent the first members of a newfunctional family of second-messenger-operated cation channels that areactivated by DAG. Northern blot analysis revealed that TRPC6 isexpressed primarily in placenta, lung, spleen, ovary, and smallintestine. By FISH, D'Esposito et al. (1998) mapped the TRPC6 gene tochromosome 11q21-q22.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hofmann, T.; Obukhov, A. G.; Schaefer, M.; Harteneck, C.; Gudermann, T.;Schultz, G.: Direct activation of human TRPC6 and TRPC3 channels bydiacylglycerol. Nature 397:259-263, 1999; and

D'Esposito, M.; Strazzullo, M.; Cuccurese, M.; Spalluto, C.; Rocchi, M.;D'Urso, M.; Ciccodicola, A.: Identification and assignment of the humantransient receptor potential channel 6 gene.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRPC6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603652, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. U5-116KD (Accession NP_(—)004238.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. U5-116KD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byU5-116KD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of U5-116KD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4615, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of U5-116KD (AccessionNP_(—)004238.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith U5-116KD.

Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, AccessionNP_(—)071887.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UBE2V1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UBE2V1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBE2V1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17471, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, AccessionNP_(—)071887.1), a gene which may play a role in signaling for DNArepair. Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withUBE2V1.

The function of UBE2V1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Unc-119 homolog (c.elegans) (UNC119, Accession NP_(—)473376.1) is another GAM63 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UNC119 BINDING SITE1 and UNC119BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UNC119, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UNC119 BINDING SITE1 and UNC119 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:4264 and SEQ ID:3155 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Unc-119 homolog (c.elegans) (UNC119, Accession NP_(—)473376.1), a gene which is expressedin the retina and may play a role in the mechanism of photoreceptorneurotransmitter release through the synaptic vesicle cycle.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with UNC119.

The function of UNC119 has been established by previous studies. Using asubtractive hybridization strategy, Higashide et al. (1996) identified aretina- specific cDNA that they designated HRG4 (human retinal gene-4).Northern blot analysis revealed that the approximately 1.4-kb HRG4 mRNAis expressed specifically in human retina. The authors also cloned acDNA encoding RRG4, the rat HRG4 homolog. The predicted 240-amino acidhuman and rat proteins both contain an N-terminal region rich in prolineand glycine followed by a region with a mixture of alpha helices, betasheets, and turns. Sequence comparisons indicated that theproline-glycine domains of RRG4 and HRG4 share only 67% homology, whilethe rest of the sequence is 100% identical. By in situ hybridization,Higashide et al. (1996) demonstrated that the HRG4 gene is expressedspecifically in photoreceptors, both rods and cones, in human retina. Inrat, the authors observed high levels of RRG4 expression in the outerretina beginning around postnatal day 5, when the photoreceptors beginto differentiate, and expression increased rapidly to reach the adultlevel by postnatal day 23. Mutations in the C. elegans unc119 gene leadto defects in locomotion, feeding behavior, and chemosensation. BothSwanson et al. (1998) and Higashide et al. (1998) observed that HRG4shares strong homology with the C. elegans unc119 protein, leadingSwanson et al. (1998) to designate the human protein UNC119. Swanson etal. (1998) stated that a human UNC119 cDNA functionally complemented theC. elegans unc119 mutation. Using immunofluorescence, Higashide et al.(1998) localized HRG4 to the outer plexiform layer of the retina in thesynaptic termini of rod and cone photoreceptors. Electron microscopicimmunolocalization showed that the protein is present in the cytoplasmand on the presynaptic membranes of the photoreceptor synapses. Theauthors suggested that HRG4 may play a role in the mechanism ofphotoreceptor neurotransmitter release through the synaptic vesiclecycle. They noted that the homology of HRG4 and unc119 is consistentwith a possible role of HRG4 in the synaptic vesicle cycle, because thebroad effects of unc119 on neuronal function are consistent with adefect in neurotransmission.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Higashide, T.; Murakami, A.; McLaren, M. J.; Inana, G.: Cloning of thecDNA for a novel photoreceptor protein. J. Biol. Chem. 271:1797-1804,1996; and

Swanson, D. A.; Chang, J. T.; Campochiaro, P. A.; Zack, D. J.; Valle,D.: Mammalian orthologs of C. elegans unc-119 highly expressed inphotoreceptors. Invest. Ophthal. Vis. Sci. 39:20.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UNC119 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604011, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Unc-119 homolog (c. elegans) (UNC119, AccessionNP_(—)473376.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UNC119 BINDING SITE1 and UNC119 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by UNC119, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UNC119BINDING SITE1 and UNC119 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3155 and SEQID:4050 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Unc-119 homolog (c.elegans) (UNC119, Accession NP_(—)473376.1), a gene which is expressedin the retina and may play a role in the mechanism of photoreceptorneurotransmitter release through the synaptic vesicle cycle.Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with UNC119.

The function of UNC119 has been established by previous studies. Using asubtractive hybridization strategy, Higashide et al. (1996) identified aretina- specific cDNA that they designated HRG4 (human retinal gene-4).Northern blot analysis revealed that the approximately 1.4-kb HRG4 mRNAis expressed specifically in human retina. The authors also cloned acDNA encoding RRG4, the rat HRG4 homolog. The predicted 240-amino acidhuman and rat proteins both contain an N-terminal region rich in prolineand glycine followed by a region with a mixture of alpha helices, betasheets, and turns. Sequence comparisons indicated that theproline-glycine domains of RRG4 and HRG4 share only 67% homology, whilethe rest of the sequence is 100% identical. By in situ hybridization,Higashide et al. (1996) demonstrated that the HRG4 gene is expressedspecifically in photoreceptors, both rods and cones, in human retina. Inrat, the authors observed high levels of RRG4 expression in the outerretina beginning around postnatal day 5, when the photoreceptors beginto differentiate, and expression increased rapidly to reach the adultlevel by postnatal day 23. Mutations in the C. elegans unc119 gene leadto defects in locomotion, feeding behavior, and chemosensation. BothSwanson et al. (1998) and Higashide et al. (1998) observed that HRG4shares strong homology with the C. elegans unc119 protein, leadingSwanson et al. (1998) to designate the human protein UNC119. Swanson etal. (1998) stated that a human UNC119 cDNA functionally complemented theC. elegans unc119 mutation. Using immunofluorescence, Higashide et al.(1998) localized HRG4 to the outer plexiform layer of the retina in thesynaptic termini of rod and cone photoreceptors. Electron microscopicimmunolocalization showed that the protein is present in the cytoplasmand on the presynaptic membranes of the photoreceptor synapses. Theauthors suggested that HRG4 may play a role in the mechanism ofphotoreceptor neurotransmitter release through the synaptic vesiclecycle. They noted that the homology of HRG4 and unc119 is consistentwith a possible role of HRG4 in the synaptic vesicle cycle, because thebroad effects of unc119 on neuronal function are consistent with adefect in neurotransmission.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Higashide, T.; Murakami, A.; McLaren, M. J.; Inana, G.: Cloning of thecDNA for a novel photoreceptor protein. J. Biol. Chem. 271:1797-1804,1996; and

Swanson, D. A.; Chang, J. T.; Campochiaro, P. A.; Zack, D. J.; Valle,D.: Mammalian orthologs of C. elegans unc-119 highly expressed inphotoreceptors. Invest. Ophthal. Vis. Sci. 39:20.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UNC119 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604011, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Uv radiation resistance associated gene (UVRAG, AccessionNP_(—)003360.2) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UVRAG BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UVRAG, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UVRAG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Uv radiationresistance associated gene (UVRAG, Accession NP_(—)003360.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with UVRAG.

Vitamin d (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin d3) receptor (VDR, AccessionNP_(—)000367.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VDR BINDING SITE1 and VDR BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by VDR, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of VDR BINDING SITE1 and VDR BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:637 and SEQ ID:4294 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Vitamin d(1,25-dihydroxyvitamin d3) receptor (VDR, Accession NP_(—)000367.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with VDR.

VTS58635 (Accession NP_(—)201572.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VTS58635 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VTS58635,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VTS58635 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9459, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of VTS58635 (AccessionNP_(—)201572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VTS58635.

Williams-beuren syndrome chromosome region 17 (WBSCR17, AccessionNP_(—)071924.1) is another GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR17 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WBSCR17, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of WBSCR17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3611, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Williams-beurensyndrome chromosome region 17 (WBSCR17, Accession NP_(—)071924.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR17.

ZFP385 (Accession NP_(—)056296.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP385 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP385,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP385 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16862, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of ZFP385 (AccessionNP_(—)056296.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP385.

zizimin1 (Accession NP_(—)056111.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. zizimin1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by zizimin1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of zizimin1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4665, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of zizimin1 (AccessionNP_(—)056111.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith zizimin1.

Zinc finger protein 175 (ZNF175, Accession NP_(—)009078.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF175 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF175, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF175BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17154, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein175 (ZNF175, Accession NP_(—)009078.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF175.

Zinc finger protein 179 (ZNF179, Accession NP_(—)009079.1) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF179 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF179, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF179BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3345, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein179 (ZNF179, Accession NP_(—)009079.1), a gene which has zink finger anda member of the RING finger protein family of transcription factors. andtherefore may be associated with Smith-magenis syndrome. Accordingly,utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSmith-magenis syndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ZNF179.

The function of ZNF179 has been established by previous studies. Kimuraet al. (1997) showed, by FISH analysis of metaphase or interphasechromosomes of 6 patients with Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS; 182290),that ZNF179 was deleted in one of the homologs, indicating possibleinvolvement of this gene in the pathogenesis of SMS. ZNF179 wassublocalized to a site proximal to LLGL (OMIM Ref. No. 600966), which isthought to be critical to SMS

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kimura, T.; Arakawa, Y.; Inoue, S.; Fukushima, Y.; Kondo, I.; Koyama,K.; Hosoi, T.; Orimo, A.; Muramatsu, M.; Nakamura, Y.; Abe, T.; Inazawa,J.: The brain finger protein gene (ZNF179), a member of the RING fingerfamily, maps within the Smith-Magenis syndrome region at 17p11.2. Am. J.Med. Genet. 69:320-324, 1997; and

Matsuda, Y.; Inue, S.; Seki, N.; Hosoi, T.; Orimo, A.; Muramatsu, M.;Hori, T.: Chromosome mapping of human (ZNF179), mouse, and rat genes forbrain finger protein (bfp), a member of the R.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ZNF179 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601237, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Zinc finger protein 261 (ZNF261, Accession NP_(—)005087.1) isanother GAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF261 BINDINGSITE1 and ZNF261 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by ZNF261, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZNF261 BINDING SITE1 and ZNF261 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:10852 and SEQ ID:12406 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein261 (ZNF261, Accession NP_(—)005087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF261.

Zinc finger protein 272 (ZNF272, Accession XP_(—)030227.3) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF272 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF272, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF272BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9716, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein272 (ZNF272, Accession XP_(—)030227.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF272.

Zinc finger protein 323 (ZNF323, Accession NP_(—)112161.2) is anotherGAM63 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF323 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF323, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF323BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13326, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM63 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein323 (ZNF323, Accession NP_(—)112161.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF323.

ZNF435 (Accession NP_(—)079507.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF435 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF435,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF435 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19017, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of ZNF435 (AccessionNP_(—)079507.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF435.

ZNF436 (Accession NP_(—)085137.1) is another GAM63 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF436 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF436,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF436 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM63 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:348.

Another function of GAM63 is therefore inhibition of ZNF436 (AccessionNP_(—)085137.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM63 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF436.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 64 (GAM64), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM64 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM64 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM64 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM64 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM64 gene encodes a GAM64 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM64 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM64precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:85, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM64 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM64 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM64 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM64 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM64 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:85, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM64folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM64 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM64 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM64 RNA is designated SEQID:239, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM64 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM64 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM64 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM64 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM64target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM64 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM64 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM64 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM64 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM64 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM64 target RNA into GAM64 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM64 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM64 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM64 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM64 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM64 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM64 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM64 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM64 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM64 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM64 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Bagpipe homeobox homolog 1 (drosophila) (BAPX1, AccessionNM_(—)001189.2) is a GAM64 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.BAPX1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BAPX1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBAPX1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11199, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM64 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:239.

A function of GAM64 is therefore inhibition of Bagpipe homeobox homolog1 (drosophila) (BAPX1, Accession NM_(—)001189.2), a gene which regulatesgene expression, morphogenesis, and differentiation and therefore may beassociated with Ellis-van creveld syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM64 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Ellis-van creveldsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withBAPX1.

The function of BAPX1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Dihydrofolate reductase(DHFR, Accession NM_(—)000791.2) is another GAM64 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DHFR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DHFR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DHFR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3874, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM64 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:239.

Another function of GAM64 is therefore inhibition of Dihydrofolatereductase (DHFR, Accession NM_(—)000791.2), a gene which convertsdihydrofolate into tetrahydrofolate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM64include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DHFR.

The function of DHFR has been established by previous studies.Dihydrofolate reductase (EC 1.5.1.3) converts dihydrofolate intotetrahydrofolate, a methyl group shuttle required for the de novosynthesis of purines, thymidylic acid, and certain amino acids. DHFR isinhibited by methotrexate (MTX), a folate analog used as anantineoplastic and immunosuppressive agent. From comparisons ofeukaryotic gene sequences and protein sequences of homologous enzymesfrom bacterial and mammalian organisms, Craik et al. (1983) noted thatintron-exon junctions often coincide with variable surface loops of theprotein structure. Proteins studied included DHFR, trypsin, andchymotrypsin. They pointed out that altered surface structures canaccount for functional differences among the members of a family, e.g.,the serine proteases. ‘Sliding’ of the intron- exon junctions mayconstitute a mechanism for generating length polymorphisms and divergentsequences. Different function can thus be achieved without disruptingthe stability of the protein core. DNA sequence amplification is one ofthe most frequent manifestations of genomic instability in human tumors.In most human tumor cells, amplified DNA sequences are borne onunstable, extrachromosomal double minutes (DMs). Singer et al. (2000)isolated a large number of independent methotrexate-resistant human celllines, all of which contained DHFR-bearing DMs. All but one of thesealso had suffered partial or complete loss of one of the parentalDHFR-bearing chromosomes. Cells in a few populations displayed whatcould be transient intermediates in the amplification process, includingan initial homogeneously staining chromosome region (HSR), itssubsequent breakage, the appearance of DHFR-containing fragments, and,finally, DMs. The studies suggested that both HSRs and DMs are initiatedby chromosome breaks, but that cell types differ in how the extrasequences ultimately are processed and/or maintained.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Singer, M. J.; Mesner, L. D.; Friedman, C. L.; Trask, B. J.; Hamlin, J.L.: Amplification of the human dihydrofolate reductase gene via doubleminutes is initiated by chromosome breaks. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.97:7921-7926, 2000; and

Craik, C. S.; Rutter, W. J.; Fletterick, R.: Splice junctions:association with variation in protein structure. Science 220:1125-1129,1983.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DHFR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 126060, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressedkinase, keratinocyte growth factor receptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1,crouzon syndrome, pfeiffer syndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2,Accession NM_(—)023031.1) is another GAM64 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FGFR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FGFR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGFR2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6486, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM64 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:239.

Another function of GAM64 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase, keratinocyte growth factorreceptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzon syndrome, pfeiffersyndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, Accession NM_(—)023031.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM64 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FGFR2.

Gdnf family receptor alpha 1 (GFRA1, Accession NM_(—)145793.1) isanother GAM64 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GFRA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GFRA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GFRA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17656, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM64 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:239.

Another function of GAM64 is therefore inhibition of Gdnf familyreceptor alpha 1 (GFRA1, Accession NM_(—)145793.1), a gene whichmediates the gdnf-induced autophosphorylation and activation of the retreceptor (by similarity). and therefore may be associated withHirschsprung disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM64 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Hirschsprung disease, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with GFRA1.

The function of GFRA1 has been established by previous studies. Glialcell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF; 600837) is a potentneurotrophic factor that affects several types of neurons from both thecentral and peripheral nervous systems. Jing et al. (1996) reported theexpression cloning and characterization of rat GDNFR-alpha, aglycosylphosphatidylinositol-linked cell surface receptor for GDNF. Theyused the rat cDNA to isolate cDNAs corresponding to the human gene,encoding a deduced 465-amino acid polypeptide that shares 93% sequenceidentity with the rat protein. The authors showed that recombinant GDNFRbound GDNF specifically and mediated activation of the RETprotein-tyrosine kinase (RET; 164761). They noted that loss-of-functionmutations in RET are involved in Hirschsprung disease (OMIM Ref. No.142623), which is characterized by the congenital absence ofparasympathetic innervation of the lower intestinal tract. Targeteddisruption of the RET protooncogene in mice results in renal agenesis orsevere dysgenesis and lack of enteric neurons throughout the digestivetract. This phenotype closely resembles that of GDNF knockout mice,suggesting that both RET and GDNF are involved in signal transductionpathways critical to the development of the kidney and the entericnervous system. Jing et al. (1996) proposed a model for the stepwiseformation of GDNF signal-transducing complex, including GDNF,GDNFR-alpha, and the RET protein-tyrosine kinase. Using fluorescence insitu hybridization, Gorodinsky et al. (1997) and Eng et al. (1998)mapped the GFRA1 gene to 10q26. Shefelbine et al. (1998) mapped GFRA1 tochromosome 10q25-q26 by radiation hybrid mapping. Puliti et al. (1997)mapped the Gfra1 gene to mouse chromosome 19 in a region with knownhomology to human 10q24-q26. Puliti et al. (1997) commented on thepossibility that GFRA1 is a candidate gene for Hirschsprung disease.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Jing, S.; Wen, D.; y, Y.; Holst, P. L.; Luo, Y.; Fang, M.; Tamir, R.;Antonio, L.; Hu, Z.; Cupples, R.; Louis, J.-C.; Hu, S.; Altrock, B. W.;Fox, G. M.: GDNF-induced activation of the Ret protein tyrosine kinaseis mediated by GDNFR-alpha, a novel receptor for GDNF. Cell85:1113-1124, 1996; and

Puliti, A.; Cinti, R.; Seri, M.; Ceccherini, I.; Romeo, G.: Assignmentof mouse Gfra1, the homologue of a new human HSCR candidate gene, to thetelomeric region of mouse chromosome 19.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GFRA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601496, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA1169 (Accession ) is another GAM64 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1169 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1169,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1169 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12904, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM64 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:239.

Another function of GAM64 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1169(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM64 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1169.

KIAA1396 (Accession XM_(—)032054.2) is another GAM64 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1396 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1396,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1396 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM64 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:239.

Another function of GAM64 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1396 (AccessionXM_(—)032054.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM64 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1396.

KIAA1509 (Accession XM_(—)029353.1) is another GAM64 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1509 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1509,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1509 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10614, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM64 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:239.

Another function of GAM64 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1509 (AccessionXM_(—)029353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM64 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1509.

KIAA1691 (Accession XM_(—)166523.1) is another GAM64 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1691 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1691,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1691 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5765, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM64 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:239.

Another function of GAM64 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1691 (AccessionXM_(—)166523.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM64 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1691.

LOC144667 (Accession XM_(—)096648.1) is another GAM64 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144667 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144667, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144667 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM64 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:239.

Another function of GAM64 is therefore inhibition of LOC144667(Accession XM_(—)096648.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM64 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144667.

LOC197350 (Accession XM_(—)113871.3) is another GAM64 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197350 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197350, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197350 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15432, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM64 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:239.

Another function of GAM64 is therefore inhibition of LOC197350(Accession XM_(—)113871.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM64 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197350.

LOC220549 (Accession) is another GAM64 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC220549 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC220549, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC220549 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11757, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM64 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:239.

Another function of GAM64 is therefore inhibition of LOC220549(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM64 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC220549.

LOC54466 (Accession) is another GAM64 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC54466 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC54466, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC54466 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9231,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM64 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:239.

Another function of GAM64 is therefore inhibition of LOC54466(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM64 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC54466.

MGC11115 (Accession NM_(—)032310.2) is another GAM64 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC11115 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11115,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11115 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4324, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM64 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:239.

Another function of GAM64 is therefore inhibition of MGC11115 (AccessionNM_(—)032310.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM64 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC11115.

MGC1842 (Accession XM_(—)037797.4) is another GAM64 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC1842 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC1842,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC1842 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8701, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM64 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:239.

Another function of GAM64 is therefore inhibition of MGC1842 (AccessionXM_(—)037797.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM64 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC1842.

Ndrg family member 4 (NDRG4, Accession NM_(—)020465.1) is another GAM64target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDRG4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NDRG4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NDRG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19628, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM64 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:239.

Another function of GAM64 is therefore inhibition of Ndrg family member4 (NDRG4, Accession NM_(—)020465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM64include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NDRG4.

Pdz domain containing 2 (PDZD2, Accession) is another GAM64 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PDZD2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDZD2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDZD2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8880, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM64 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:239.

Another function of GAM64 is therefore inhibition of Pdz domaincontaining 2 (PDZD2, Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM64 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PDZD2.

Rad50 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (RAD50, Accession NM_(—)005732.2) isanother GAM64 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD50 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD50, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAD50 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12678, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM64 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:239.

Another function of GAM64 is therefore inhibition of Rad50 homolog (s.cerevisiae) (RAD50, Accession NM_(—)005732.2), a gene which is involvedin dna double-strand break repair (dsbr). and therefore may beassociated with Myeloid leukemia and breast cancer. Accordingly,utilities of GAM64 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMyeloid leukemia and breast cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RAD50.

The function of RAD50 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM34.1. Ralbp1 associated epsdomain containing 2 (REPS2, Accession NM_(—)004726.1) is another GAM64target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. REPS2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby REPS2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of REPS2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7876, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM64 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:239.

Another function of GAM64 is therefore inhibition of Ralbp1 associatedeps domain containing 2 (REPS2, Accession NM_(—)004726.1), a gene whichinteracts with the active form of RAS with adaptor protein GRB2 andbinds calcium. Accordingly, utilities of GAM64 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith REPS2.

The function of REPS2 has been established by previous studies. Small Gproteins have GDP-bound inactive and GTP-bound active forms; RALproteins (e.g., RALA; 179550) shift from the inactive to the activestate through the actions of RALGDS (OMIM Ref. No. 601619). RALGDSinteracts with the active form of RAS (see OMIM Ref. No. HRAS; 190020).Using RALA-binding protein-1 (RALBP1; 605801) as bait in a yeast2-hybrid screen of a brain cDNA library, Ikeda et al. (1998) isolatedcDNAs encoding REPS2, which they termed POB1. Sequence analysispredicted that the 521-amino acid protein has 2 potential initiatormethionines in its N terminus, a central EPS15 (OMIM Ref. No.600051)-like domain, and 2 proline-rich regions and a putativecoiled-coil structure in its C terminus. Northern blot analysis revealedstrong expression in rat cerebrum, cerebellum, lung, and testis, withweak expression in kidney and no expression in heart, thymus, liver,spleen, or adrenal gland. Immunoprecipitation and immunoblot analysesconfirmed that the C-terminal 146 amino acids of REPS2 and theC-terminal 147 residues of RALBP1 interact in intact cells. RALinteracts with a distinct region of RALBP1, just N terminal of theREPS2-binding domain, and both proteins can interact simultaneously withRALBP1. Immunoblot analysis established that REPS2 is tyrosinephosphorylated in response to epidermal growth factor (EGF; 131530) andinteracts with the EGF receptor (EGFR; 131550), possibly through theadaptor protein GRB2 (OMIM Ref. No. 108355), with which REPS2 interactsspecifically. Using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Koshiba etal. (1999) showed that the EPS15 homology domain of REPS2 consists of 2EF-hand structures, the second of which binds calcium.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ikeda, M.; Ishida, O.; Hinoi, T.; Kishida, S.; Kikuchi, A.:Identification and characterization of a novel protein interacting withRal-binding protein 1, a putative effector protein of Ral. J. Biol.Chem. 273:814-821, 1998; and

Koshiba, S.; Kigawa, T.; Iwahara, J.; Kikuchi, A.; Yokoyama, S.:Solution structure of the Eps15 homology domain of a human POB1 (partnerof RalBP1). FEBS Lett. 442:138-142, 1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of REPS2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300317, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 65 (GAM65), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM65 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM65 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM65 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM65 gene encodes a GAM65 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM65 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:33, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:33 islocated at position 72936952 relative to chromosome 14.

GAM65 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM65 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM65 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM65 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM65 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:33, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM65folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM65 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA is designated SEQID:272, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM65 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM65 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM65target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM65 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM65 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM65 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM65 target RNA into GAM65 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM65 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM65 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM65 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM65 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM65 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM65 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM65 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM65 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Activating transcription factor 3 (ATF3, Accession NP_(—)001665.1) is aGAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATF3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ATF3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ATF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7146, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

A function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Activating transcriptionfactor 3 (ATF3, Accession NP_(—)001665.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ATF3.

Activating transcription factor 3 (ATF3, Accession NP_(—)004015.2) isanother GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATF3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ATF3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7146, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Activatingtranscription factor 3 (ATF3, Accession NP_(—)004015.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ATF3.

Bystin-like (BYSL, Accession NP_(—)004044.2) is another GAM65 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BYSL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBYSL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BYSL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7672, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Bystin-like (BYSL,Accession NP_(—)004044.2), a gene which could be involved with trophininand tastin in a cell adhesion molecule complex. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BYSL.

The function of BYSL has been established by previous studies. Trophinin(OMIM Ref. No. 300132) and tastin (OMIM Ref. No. 603872) form a celladhesion molecule complex that may be involved in mediating the initialattachment of the blastocyst to uterine epithelial cells at the time ofimplantation. However, Suzuki et al. (1998) found that trophinin andtastin do not bind to each other directly in vitro or in yeast 2-hybridassays. By using an expression assay, these authors isolated a cDNA thatallowed COS-1 cells expressing trophinin to adhere to the upper surfacesof SNG-M endometrial adenocarcinoma cells. The cDNA encoded a predicted306-amino acid protein that they named ‘bystin’ because it is 53%identical to Drosophila bys (symbolizing ‘by the ribosomal protein S6gene’), or mrr (myosin rod-related), protein. Bystin has an apparentmolecular weight of 35 kD. Northern blot analysis revealed that bystinis expressed as a 2-kb major transcript and a 3.6-kb minor transcript inSNG-M cells and in human trophoblastic teratocarcinoma HT-H cells. Usingyeast 2- and 3-hybrid assays and in vitro protein binding assay, Suzukiet al. (1998) determined that bystin binds directly to trophinin andtastin, and that this binding is enhanced when cytokeratins 8 (OMIM Ref.No. 148060) and 18 (OMIM Ref. No. 148070) are present.Immunocytochemistry of HT-H cells showed that bystin colocalizes withtrophinin, tastin, and the cytokeratins. The authors suggested thatthese molecules form a complex in trophectoderm cells at the time ofimplantation. Using immunohistochemistry, Suzuki et al. (1999)determined that trophinin and bystin are found in the placenta from thesixth week of pregnancy. Both proteins were localized in the cytoplasmof the syncytiotrophoblast in the chorionic villi and in endometrialdecidual cells at the uteroplacental interface. After week 10, thelevels of trophinin, tastin, and bystin decreased and then disappearedfrom placental villi.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Suzuki, N.; Nakayama, J.; Shih, I. M.; Aoki, D.; Nozawa, S.; Fukuda, M.N.: Expression of trophinin, tastin, and bystin by trophoblast andendometrial cells in human placenta. Biol. Reprod. 60:621-627, 1999; and

Suzuki, N.; Zara, J.; Sato, T.; Ong, E.; Bakhiet, N.; Oshima, R. G.;Watson, K. L.; Fukuda, M. N.: A cytoplasmic protein, bystin, interactswith trophinin, tastin, and cytokeratin and.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BYSL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603871, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Carbonic anhydrase iii, muscle specific (CA3, AccessionNP_(—)005172.1) is another GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CA3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9592, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Carbonic anhydraseiii, muscle specific (CA3, Accession NP_(—)005172.1), a gene which has amuscle-specific function of reversible hydratation of carbon dioxide.Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CA3.

The function of CA3 has been established by previous studies. Carbonicanhydrases (CAs) are a family of zinc metalloenzymes. Carbonic anhydraseIII is found in high concentration in muscle. It shows relatively poorhydratase and esterase activities compared to the red cell isozymes CA I(OMIM Ref. No. 114800) and CA II (OMIM Ref. No. 259730), but is similarin subunit structure (monomer) and molecular mass (28 kD). Heath et al.(1985) explored the use of CA III in conjunction with creatine kinasedetection of the carrier state for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Heath, R.; Carter, N. D.; Jeffery, S.; Edwards, R. J.; Watts, D. C.;Watts, R. L. : Evaluation of carrier detection of Duchenne musculardystrophy using carbonic anhydrase III and creatine kinase. Am. J. Med.Genet. 21:291-296, 1985; and

Edwards, Y. H.; Lloy, J. C.; Parkar, M.; Povey, S.: The gene for humanmuscle specific carbonic anhydrase (CAIII) is assigned to chromosome 8.Ann. Hum. Genet. 50:41-47, 1986.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CA3 are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 114750, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Core-binding factor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2;translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2, Accession NP_(—)005084.1) is another GAM65target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CBFA2T2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14682, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)005084.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Core-binding factor,runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2, AccessionNP_(—)787060.1) is another GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CBFA2T2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14682, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)787060.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Cd8 antigen, alphapolypeptide (p32) (CD8A, Accession NP_(—)741969.1) is another GAM65target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD8A BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CD8A, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CD8A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11570, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Cd8 antigen, alphapolypeptide (p32) (CD8A, Accession NP_(—)741969.1), a gene which isthought to play a role in the process of t-cell mediated killing.Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CD8A.

The function of CD8A has been established by previous studies.Comparative structural and functional studies of mouse and human T-cellantigens showed that human cytotoxic-suppressor T cells have a moleculehomologous to the mouse Lyt-2,Lyt- 3 molecule (Ledbetter et al., 1981).The human homolog of Lyt-2,Lyt-3 is termed LEU2. It is selectivelyexpressed on a subset of T cells and in structure is a multimericmacromolecule composed of individual disulfide-bonded subunits. LEU2, orT8, is expressed by most T lymphocytes with cytotoxic or suppressorfunction. The molecule appears to be composed of multimers of a 32-kDand a 45-kD polypeptide in thymocytes and of a 32-kD polypeptide inperipheral blood lymphocytes. LEU2 (like its proposed murine homologLyt-2) may play a role in target-cell recognition. Kavathas et al.(1984) isolated genomic and cDNA clones for LEU2. Giblin et al. (1989)showed that through alternative splicing of mRNA, an exon encoding atransmembrane domain of CD8 is deleted. This gives rise to a 30-kDmolecule that is secreted and exists as a monomer. The splicing patternin man differs from that found in the mouse CD8 gene. This mRNA is alsoalternatively spliced, but an exon encoding a cytoplasmic region isdeleted, giving rise to a cell surface molecule that differs in itscytoplasmic tail from the protein encoded by the longer mRNA. Neitherprotein is secreted. This is an example of the different splicingpatterns of 2 homologous mouse and human genes giving rise to differentproteins. This represents 1 mechanism of generating diversity duringspeciation

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CD8A.Leishman et al. (2001) used tetramer analysis in a mouse model to showthat thymus leukemia antigen (TL; 188850), which is expressed abundantlyon intestinal epithelial cells, preferentially binds to the homotypicform of CD8A (CD8A-CD8A), in contrast to other major histocompatibilitycomplex molecules that bind to CD8A-CD8B (OMIM Ref. No. 186730). Flowcytometric analysis demonstrated that most intestinal intraepitheliallymphocytes (IELs), but not splenocytes, react specifically to TLtetramers. Leishman et al. (2001) concluded that CD8A-CD8A on IELs actssemiautonomously, rather than as a T-cell receptor coreceptor. Theysuggested that expression of CD8A-CD8A on IELs could have importantregulatory effects that influence homeostasis, activation, and survivalof IELs under the high antigen load of the intestine

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CD8A isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kavathas, P.; Sukhatme, V. P.; Herzenberg, L. A.; Parnes, J. R.:Isolation of the gene encoding the human T-lymphocyte differentiationantigen Leu-2 (T8) by gene transfer and cDNA subtraction. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 81:7688- 7692, 1984; and

Leishman, A. J.; Naidenko, O. V.; Attinger, A.; Koning, F.; Lena, C. J.;Xiong, Y.; Chang, H.-C.; Reinherz, E.; Kronenberg, M.; Cheroutre, H.: Tcell responses modulated through interac.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CD8A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 186910, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cd8 antigen, alpha polypeptide (p32) (CD8A, AccessionNP_(—)001759.3) is another GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CD8A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CD8A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD8A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11570, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Cd8 antigen, alphapolypeptide (p32) (CD8A, Accession NP_(—)001759.3), a gene which isthought to play a role in the process of t-cell mediated killing.Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CD8A.

The function of CD8A has been established by previous studies.Comparative structural and functional studies of mouse and human T-cellantigens showed that human cytotoxic-suppressor T cells have a moleculehomologous to the mouse Lyt-2,Lyt- 3 molecule (Ledbetter et al., 1981).The human homolog of Lyt-2,Lyt-3 is termed LEU2. It is selectivelyexpressed on a subset of T cells and in structure is a multimericmacromolecule composed of individual disulfide-bonded subunits. LEU2, orT8, is expressed by most T lymphocytes with cytotoxic or suppressorfunction. The molecule appears to be composed of multimers of a 32-kDand a 45-kD polypeptide in thymocytes and of a 32-kD polypeptide inperipheral blood lymphocytes. LEU2 (like its proposed murine homologLyt-2) may play a role in target-cell recognition. Kavathas et al.(1984) isolated genomic and cDNA clones for LEU2. Giblin et al. (1989)showed that through alternative splicing of mRNA, an exon encoding atransmembrane domain of CD8 is deleted. This gives rise to a 30-kDmolecule that is secreted and exists as a monomer. The splicing patternin man differs from that found in the mouse CD8 gene. This mRNA is alsoalternatively spliced, but an exon encoding a cytoplasmic region isdeleted, giving rise to a cell surface molecule that differs in itscytoplasmic tail from the protein encoded by the longer mRNA. Neitherprotein is secreted. This is an example of the different splicingpatterns of 2 homologous mouse and human genes giving rise to differentproteins. This represents 1 mechanism of generating diversity duringspeciation

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CD8A.Leishman et al. (2001) used tetramer analysis in a mouse model to showthat thymus leukemia antigen (TL; 188850), which is expressed abundantlyon intestinal epithelial cells, preferentially binds to the homotypicform of CD8A (CD8A-CD8A), in contrast to other major histocompatibilitycomplex molecules that bind to CD8A-CD8B (OMIM Ref. No. 186730). Flowcytometric analysis demonstrated that most intestinal intraepitheliallymphocytes (IELs), but not splenocytes, react specifically to TLtetramers. Leishman et al. (2001) concluded that CD8A-CD8A on IELs actssemiautonomously, rather than as a T-cell receptor coreceptor. Theysuggested that expression of CD8A-CD8A on IELs could have importantregulatory effects that influence homeostasis, activation, and survivalof IELs under the high antigen load of the intestine

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CD8A isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kavathas, P.; Sukhatme, V. P.; Herzenberg, L. A.; Parnes, J. R.:Isolation of the gene encoding the human T-lymphocyte differentiationantigen Leu-2 (T8) by gene transfer and cDNA subtraction. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 81:7688- 7692, 1984; and

Leishman, A. J.; Naidenko, O. V.; Attinger, A.; Koning, F.; Lena, C. J.;Xiong, Y.; Chang, H.-C.; Reinherz, E.; Kronenberg, M.; Cheroutre, H.: Tcell responses modulated through interac.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CD8A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 186910, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Carboxylesterase 1 (monocyte/macrophage serine esterase 1)(CES1, Accession NP_(—)001257.3) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CES1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CES1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CES1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12659, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Carboxylesterase 1(monocyte/macrophage serine esterase 1) (CES1, AccessionNP_(—)001257.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CES1.

Chromogranin b (secretogranin 1) (CHGB, Accession NP_(—)001810.1) isanother GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHGB BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CHGB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHGBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7161, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Chromogranin b(secretogranin 1) (CHGB, Accession NP_(—)001810.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHGB.

CML66 (Accession NP_(—)116258.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CML66 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CML66,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CML66 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10642, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of CML66 (AccessionNP_(—)116258.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CML66.

Csrp2 binding protein (CSRP2BP, Accession NP_(—)808779.1) is anotherGAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CSRP2BP BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CSRP2BP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CSRP2BP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19687, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Csrp2 bindingprotein (CSRP2BP, Accession NP_(—)808779.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CSRP2BP.

Csrp2 binding protein (CSRP2BP, Accession NP_(—)065397.1) is anotherGAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CSRP2BP BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CSRP2BP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CSRP2BP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19687, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Csrp2 bindingprotein (CSRP2BP, Accession NP_(—)065397.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CSRP2BP.

Chemokine (c-x3-c motif) ligand 1 (CX3CL1, Accession NP_(—)002987.1) isanother GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CX3CL1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CX3CL1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CX3CL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17574, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x3-cmotif) ligand 1 (CX3CL1, Accession NP_(—)002987.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CX3CL1.

Dead/h (asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide, y chromosome (DBY,Accession NP_(—)004651.2) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DBY BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DBY, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DBY BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3439, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide, y chromosome (DBY, AccessionNP_(—)004651.2), a gene which plays a key role in the spermatogenicprocess. and therefore may be associated with Male infertility.Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Male infertility, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DBY.

The function of DBY has been established by previous studies. Foresta etal. (2000) reported a complete sequence map of the AZFa region (see OMIMRef. No. 415000), the genomic structure of AZFa genes, and theirdeletion analysis in 173 infertile men with well-defined spermatogenicalterations. Deletions were found in 9 patients: DBY alone was deletedin 6, USP9Y only in 1, and 1 each with USP9Y-DBY or DBY-UTY missing. Nopatients solely lacked UTY. Patients lacking DBY exhibited eitherSertoli cell-only syndrome or severe hypospermatogenesis. Expressionanalysis of AZFa genes and their X homologs revealed ubiquitousexpression for all of them except DBY; a shorter DBY transcript wasexpressed only in testis. The authors suggested that DBY plays a keyrole in the spermatogenic process. Using COS cells to express candidateY chromosome genes and mouse dendritic cells for antigenic presentation,Scott et al. (2000) determined that Dby expresses 2 majorhistocompatibility complex (MHC) class II-restricted minorhistocompatibility HY determinants. No stimulatory activity was foundwith these epitopes in cells transfected with Smcy (OMIM Ref. No.426000) or Uty, both of which express MHC class I-restricted epitopes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Foresta, C.; Ferlin, A.; Moro, E.: Deletion and expression analysis ofAZFa genes on the human Y chromosome revealed a major role for DBY inmale infertility. Hum. Molec. Genet. 9:1161-1169, 2000; and

Scott, D.; Addey, C.; Ellis, P; James, E.; Mitchell, M. J.; Saut, N.;Jurcevic, S.; Simpson, E.: Dendritic cells permit identification ofgenes encoding MHC class II- restricted epitope.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DBY are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 400010, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Eh-domain containing 1 (EHD1, Accession NP_(—)006786.2) isanother GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EHD1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by EHD1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EHD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2264, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Eh-domaincontaining 1 (EHD1, Accession NP_(—)006786.2), a gene which may beinvolved in ligand-initiated endocytosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHD1.

The function of EHD1 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening a human cerebellar cDNA library with a mouse genomic fragment,Mintz et al. (1999) isolated a cDNA which was then used as a probe toscreen a mouse brain cDNA library. The sequences of the deduced humanand mouse proteins, designated EHD1, contain 534 amino acids and shareapproximately 94% homology. Both proteins have an EH domain, includingan EF-Ca(2+)-binding motif, at their C terminus, a highly conservedATP/GTP-binding domain, and a central coiled-coil structure.Cotransfection experiments indicated that the human EHD1 protein has amolecular mass of 62 kD. Northern blot analysis indicated the existenceof 2 EHD1 RNA species in mouse and 3 in human (2.0, 3.2, 3.6 kb). Inmouse, both transcripts are highly expressed in testis and are presentin kidney, heart, intestine, and brain. In human, the smallesttranscript is predominant in testis, while the largest transcript ispresent in other tissues as well. RT-PCR analysis indicated that the3.2-kb mRNA results from skipping of exon 3. Subcellular localizationexperiments indicated that EHD1 colocalizes with transferrin-containingendocytic vesicles. EHD1 was also present in other cellular structures,including the Golgi apparatus. Immunohistochemical analyses in micedemonstrated EHD1 expression in male germ cells, in adipocytes, inseveral retinal layers, and, to a lesser extent, in uterus, skeletalmuscle, and kidney. In situ hybridization and immunohistochemicalanalyses indicated that Ehd1 was expressed by day 9.5 in the limb budsand pharyngeal arches and at day 10.5 in sclerotomes, at variouselements of the branchial apparatus, and in the occipital region. At day15.5 Ehd1 expression peaked in cartilage, preceding hypertrophy andossification, and at day 17.5 there was no expression in the bones.Rotem- Yehudar et al. (2001) found evidence for a role for EHD1 in theendocytosis of IGF1 receptors (IGF1R; 147370). Throughimmunoprecipitation of rat tissues, they found that EHD1 interactsdirectly with the synaptosomal-associated protein SNAP29 (OMIM Ref. No.604202) and that both are present in complexes with IGF1R. They alsofound that IGF1 induction of EHD1-transfected CHO cells results inintracellular colocalization of EHD1 and IGF1R.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mintz, L.; Galperin, E.; Pasmanik-Chor, M.; Tulzinsky, S.; Bromberg, Y.;Kozak, C. A.; Joyner, A.; Fein, A.; Horowitz, M.: EHD1-anEH-domain-containing protein with a specific expression pattern.Genomics 59:66-76, 1999; and

Rotem-Yehudar, R.; Galperin, E.; Horowitz, M.: Association ofinsulin-like growth factor 1 receptor with EHD1 and SNAP29. J. Biol.Chem. 276:33054-33060, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EHD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605888, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Er to nucleus signalling 1 (ERN1, Accession NP_(—)001424.1)is another GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ERN1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ERN1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofERN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17882, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Er to nucleussignalling 1 (ERN1, Accession NP_(—)001424.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ERN1.

FLJ00024 (Accession XP_(—)033361.2) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ00024 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ00024, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00024BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1895, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00024 (AccessionXP_(—)033361.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ00024.

FLJ00024 (Accession NP_(—)203745.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ00024 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ00024, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00024BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1895, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00024 (AccessionNP_(—)203745.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ00024.

FLJ20400 (Accession NP_(—)060274.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20400 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20400,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20400 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1121, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20400 (AccessionNP_(—)060274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20400.

FLJ20514 (Accession NP_(—)060326.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20514 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20514,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20514 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7512, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20514 (AccessionNP_(—)060326.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20514.

FLJ30634 (Accession NP_(—)694559.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ30634 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30634,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30634 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30634 (AccessionNP_(—)694559.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ30634.

FLJ35155 (Accession NP_(—)689744.2) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ35155 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35155,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35155 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13879, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35155 (AccessionNP_(—)689744.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ35155.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) a receptor, epsilon (GABRE, AccessionNP_068822.1) is another GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABRE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GABRE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABRE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-aminobutyricacid (gaba) a receptor, epsilon (GABRE, Accession NP_(—)068822.1), agene which mediates neuronal inhibition by binding to thegaba/benzodiazepine receptor and opening an integral chloride channel.and therefore may be associated with Early-onset parkinsonism (orwaisman syndrome), mrx3 (a form of x-linked mental retardation).Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Early-onset parkinsonism (or waisman syndrome), mrx3 (aform of x-linked mental retardation), and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GABRE.

The function of GABRE has been established by previous studies. Davieset al. (1997) described a member of a new class of human GABA(A)receptor subunit, the epsilon subunit. The subunit was detected in thebrain and can assemble with alpha and beta subunits. Wilke et al. (1997)also identified a cDNA sequence of a gene coding for a 506-amino acidprotein, representing a member of a putative new class (epsilon) of theGABA-A receptor. The gene, symbolized GABRE, encodes a polypeptidealmost identical to the one reported by Davies et al. (1997). GABRE wastranscribed in several different tissues, with the highest levels beingdetected in adult heart and placenta. Wilke et al. (1997) observedalternative splicing of GABRE transcripts isolated from differenttissues at multiple positions of the gene, yielding an unusually complexvariety of cDNA variants. The structure of the 5-prime region of mostcDNAs is compatible with expression of GABRE in adult brain only,whereas in other tissues, most transcripts code for truncated proteinsequences. The GABRE gene extends over 14 kb and is clustered togetherwith the alpha-3 (OMIM Ref. No. 305660) and the putative beta-4 GABA-Areceptor subunit genes in an interval of approximately 0.8 Mb in bandXq28. It is located in the candidate regions of 2 different neurologicdiseases, early-onset parkinsonism, or Waisman syndrome (OMIM Ref. No.311510), and MRX3 (OMIM Ref. No. 309541), a form of X-linked mentalretardation. Sinkkonen et al. (2000) obtained cDNAs encoding rat Gabreand Gabrq (OMIM Ref. No. 300349), which are highly divergent from theirhuman homologs. They noted that rat Gabre and Gabrq have expressionpatterns distinct from those reported in primates.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Davies, P. A.; Hanna, M. C.; Hales, T. G.; Kirkness, E. F.:Insensitivity to anaesthetic agents conferred by a class of GABA(A)receptor subunit. Nature 385:820-823, 1997; and

Sinkkonen, S. T.; Hanna, M. C.; Kirkness, E. F.; Korpi, E. R.: GABA-Areceptor epsilon and theta subunits display unusual structural variationbetween species and are enriched in the r.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GABRE arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300093, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) a receptor, epsilon (GABRE,Accession NP_(—)068819.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GABRE BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GABRE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABREBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12964, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-aminobutyricacid (gaba) a receptor, epsilon (GABRE, Accession NP_(—)068819.1), agene which mediates neuronal inhibition by binding to thegaba/benzodiazepine receptor and opening an integral chloride channel.and therefore may be associated with Early-onset parkinsonism (orwaisman syndrome), mrx3 (a form of x-linked mental retardation).Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Early-onset parkinsonism (or waisman syndrome), mrx3 (aform of x-linked mental retardation), and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GABRE.

The function of GABRE has been established by previous studies. Davieset al. (1997) described a member of a new class of human GABA(A)receptor subunit, the epsilon subunit. The subunit was detected in thebrain and can assemble with alpha and beta subunits. Wilke et al. (1997)also identified a cDNA sequence of a gene coding for a 506-amino acidprotein, representing a member of a putative new class (epsilon) of theGABA-A receptor. The gene, symbolized GABRE, encodes a polypeptidealmost identical to the one reported by Davies et al. (1997). GABRE wastranscribed in several different tissues, with the highest levels beingdetected in adult heart and placenta. Wilke et al. (1997) observedalternative splicing of GABRE transcripts isolated from differenttissues at multiple positions of the gene, yielding an unusually complexvariety of cDNA variants. The structure of the 5-prime region of mostcDNAs is compatible with expression of GABRE in adult brain only,whereas in other tissues, most transcripts code for truncated proteinsequences. The GABRE gene extends over 14 kb and is clustered togetherwith the alpha-3 (OMIM Ref. No. 305660) and the putative beta-4 GABA-Areceptor subunit genes in an interval of approximately 0.8 Mb in bandXq28. It is located in the candidate regions of 2 different neurologicdiseases, early-onset parkinsonism, or Waisman syndrome (OMIM Ref. No.311510), and MRX3 (OMIM Ref. No. 309541), a form of X-linked mentalretardation. Sinkkonen et al. (2000) obtained cDNAs encoding rat Gabreand Gabrq (OMIM Ref. No. 300349), which are highly divergent from theirhuman homologs. They noted that rat Gabre and Gabrq have expressionpatterns distinct from those reported in primates.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Davies, P. A.; Hanna, M. C.; Hales, T. G.; Kirkness, E. F.:Insensitivity to anaesthetic agents conferred by a class of GABA(A)receptor subunit. Nature 385:820-823, 1997; and

Sinkkonen, S. T.; Hanna, M. C.; Kirkness, E. F.; Korpi, E. R.: GABA-Areceptor epsilon and theta subunits display unusual structural variationbetween species and are enriched in the r.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GABRE arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300093, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) a receptor, epsilon (GABRE,Accession NP_(—)068830.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GABRE BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GABRE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABREBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12964, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-aminobutyricacid (gaba) a receptor, epsilon (GABRE, Accession NP_(—)068830.1), agene which mediates neuronal inhibition by binding to thegaba/benzodiazepine receptor and opening an integral chloride channel.and therefore may be associated with Early-onset parkinsonism (orwaisman syndrome), mrx3 (a form of x-linked mental retardation).Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Early-onset parkinsonism (or waisman syndrome), mrx3 (aform of x-linked mental retardation), and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GABRE.

The function of GABRE has been established by previous studies. Davieset al. (1997) described a member of a new class of human GABA(A)receptor subunit, the epsilon subunit. The subunit was detected in thebrain and can assemble with alpha and beta subunits. Wilke et al. (1997)also identified a cDNA sequence of a gene coding for a 506-amino acidprotein, representing a member of a putative new class (epsilon) of theGABA-A receptor. The gene, symbolized GABRE, encodes a polypeptidealmost identical to the one reported by Davies et al. (1997). GABRE wastranscribed in several different tissues, with the highest levels beingdetected in adult heart and placenta. Wilke et al. (1997) observedalternative splicing of GABRE transcripts isolated from differenttissues at multiple positions of the gene, yielding an unusually complexvariety of cDNA variants. The structure of the 5-prime region of mostcDNAs is compatible with expression of GABRE in adult brain only,whereas in other tissues, most transcripts code for truncated proteinsequences. The GABRE gene extends over 14 kb and is clustered togetherwith the alpha-3 (OMIM Ref. No. 305660) and the putative beta-4 GABA-Areceptor subunit genes in an interval of approximately 0.8 Mb in bandXq28. It is located in the candidate regions of 2 different neurologicdiseases, early-onset parkinsonism, or Waisman syndrome (OMIM Ref. No.311510), and MRX3 (OMIM Ref. No. 309541), a form of X-linked mentalretardation. Sinkkonen et al. (2000) obtained cDNAs encoding rat Gabreand Gabrq (OMIM Ref. No. 300349), which are highly divergent from theirhuman homologs. They noted that rat Gabre and Gabrq have expressionpatterns distinct from those reported in primates.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Davies, P. A.; Hanna, M. C.; Hales, T. G.; Kirkness, E. F.:Insensitivity to anaesthetic agents conferred by a class of GABA(A)receptor subunit. Nature 385:820-823, 1997; and

Sinkkonen, S. T.; Hanna, M. C.; Kirkness, E. F.; Korpi, E. R.: GABA-Areceptor epsilon and theta subunits display unusual structural variationbetween species and are enriched in the r.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GABRE arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300093, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. GREB1 (Accession NP_(—)683701.1) is another GAM65 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GREB1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by GREB1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GREB1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5081, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of GREB1 (AccessionNP_(—)683701.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GREB1.

HBP1 (Accession NP_(—)036389.2) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HBP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HBP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19617, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of HBP1 (AccessionNP_(—)036389.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HBP1.

HEMK (Accession NP_(—)057257.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HEMK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HEMK, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HEMK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6305, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of HEMK (AccessionNP_(—)057257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HEMK.

Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein d (au-rich element rna bindingprotein 1, 37 kda) (HNRPD, Accession NP_(—)002129.2) is another GAM65target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HNRPD BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HNRPD, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HNRPD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14479, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Heterogeneousnuclear ribonucleoprotein d (au-rich element rna binding protein 1, 37kda) (HNRPD, Accession NP_(—)002129.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HNRPD.

Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein d (au-rich element rna bindingprotein 1, 37 kda) (HNRPD, Accession NP_(—)112737.1) is another GAM65target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HNRPD BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HNRPD, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HNRPD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14479, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Heterogeneousnuclear ribonucleoprotein d (au-rich element rna binding protein 1, 37kda) (HNRPD, Accession NP_(—)112737.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HNRPD.

Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein d (au-rich element rna bindingprotein 1, 37 kda) (HNRPD, Accession NP_(—)112738.1) is another GAM65target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HNRPD BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HNRPD, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HNRPD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14479, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Heterogeneousnuclear ribonucleoprotein d (au-rich element rna binding protein 1, 37kda) (HNRPD, Accession NP_(—)112738.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HNRPD.

Heparan sulfate 2-o-sulfotransferase 1 (HS2ST1, AccessionNP_(—)036394.1) is another GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HS2ST1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HS2ST1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HS2ST1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19213, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Heparan sulfate2-o-sulfotransferase 1 (HS2ST1, Accession NP_(—)036394.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HS2ST1.

HSPC056 (Accession NP_(—)054873.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSPC056 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC056,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC056 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8261, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of HSPC056 (AccessionNP_(—)054873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSPC056.

Integrin, alpha v (vitronectin receptor, alpha polypeptide, antigencd51) (ITGAV, Accession NP_(—)002201.1) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ITGAV BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITGAV,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITGAV BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15711, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha v(vitronectin receptor, alpha polypeptide, antigen cd51) (ITGAV,Accession NP_(—)002201.1), a gene which is a member of the integrinfamily of cell-surface proteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ITGAV.

The function of ITGAV has been established by previous studies. A majorsurface antigen family on human leukocytes includes complement receptortype 3 (CR3A; also called integrin alpha-M, Mac1 or Mo1), lymphocytefunction- associated antigen type 1 (LFA-1; 153370), and p150,95 (LeuM5; 151510). These antigens share a common beta chain (OMIM Ref. No.116920) of 94 kD, linked noncovalently to 1 of 3 alpha chainsdistinctive to each. They promote adhesion of granulocytes to each otherand to endothelial cell monolayers. The apparent molecular weight of theMo1 alpha chain is 155 to 165 kD, that of the LFA1 alpha subunit is 180kD, and that of the Leu M5 subunit is 130 to 150 kD. Pierce et al.(1986) purified human Mo1 to homogeneity from normal granulocytes byaffinity chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) and determined the N-terminal amino acid sequence of its alphasubunit. The obtained sequence was identical, except for 2 conservativesubstitutions, to that of the alpha subunit of Mac1 antigen (Springer etal., 1985). Furthermore, Pierce et al. (1986) found that the N-terminalamino acid sequence of the alpha subunit of Mo1 was homologous to thealpha subunit of IIb/IIIa, a glycoprotein that serves similar adhesivefunctions on platelets and is deficient or defective in Glanzmannthrombasthenia (OMIM Ref. No. 273800). Patients with a history ofrecurrent bacterial infections and an inherited deficiency of all 3leukocyte membrane surface antigens are thought to have reduced orabsent synthesis of the common beta subunit of the antigen family; see116920. Inflammation plays an essential role in the initiation andprogression of atherosclerosis. Simon et al. (2000) presented evidencethat it also has a role in vascular repair after mechanical arterialinjury (i.e., percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, or PTCA).In animal models of vascular injury, leukocytes are recruited as aprecursor to intimal thickening. Markers of leukocyte activation, inparticular, increased expression of Mac1, which is responsible for firmleukocyte adhesion to platelets and fibrinogen on denuded vessels,predict restenosis after PTCA. To determine whether Mac1-mediatedleukocyte recruitment is causally related to neointimal formation, Simonet al. (2000) subjected Mac1 knockout mice to a mechanical carotidartery dilation and complete endothelial denudation. They found that theselective absence of Mac1 impaired transplatelet leukocyte migrationinto the vessel wall, reducing leukocyte accumulation. Diminished medialleukocyte accumulation was accompanied by markedly reduced neointimalthickening after vascular injury. These data established a role forinflammation in neointimal thickening and suggested that leukocyterecruitment to mechanically injured arteries may prevent restenosis

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pierce, M. W.; Remold-O'Donnell, E.; Todd, R. F., III; Arnaout, M. A.:N-terminal sequence of human leukocyte glycoprotein Mo1: conservationacross species and homology to platelet IIb/IIIa. Biochim. Biophys. Acta874:368-371, 1986; and

Simon, D. I.; Chen, Z.; Seifert, P.; Edelman, E. R.; Ballantyne, C. M.;Rogers, C. : Decreased neointimal formation in Mac-1 -/- mice reveals arole for inflammation in vascular repair a.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ITGAV arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 193210, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Potassium channel, subfamily k, member 7 (KCNK7, AccessionNP_(—)005705.1) is another GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNK7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNK7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNK7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19349, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Potassium channel,subfamily k, member 7 (KCNK7, Accession NP_(—)005705.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNK7.

Potassium channel, subfamily k, member 7 (KCNK7, AccessionNP_(—)258416.1) is another GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNK7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNK7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNK7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19349, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Potassium channel,subfamily k, member 7 (KCNK7, Accession NP_(—)258416.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNK7.

KIAA0350 (Accession XP_(—)290667.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0350 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0350,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0350 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:594, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0350 (AccessionXP_(—)290667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0350.

KIAA0557 (Accession XP_(—)085507.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0557 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0557,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0557 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18362, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0557 (AccessionXP_(—)085507.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0557.

KIAA0562 (Accession NP_(—)055519.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0562 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0562,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0562 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13255, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0562 (AccessionNP_(—)055519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0562.

KIAA0632 (Accession NP_(—)056360.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0632 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0632,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0632 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14190, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0632 (AccessionNP_(—)056360.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0632.

KIAA0804 (Accession XP_(—)291080.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0804 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0804,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0804 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15077, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0804 (AccessionXP_(—)291080.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0804.

KIAA1349 (Accession XP_(—)047617.4) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1349 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1349,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1349 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1349 (AccessionXP_(—)047617.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1349.

KIAA1423 (Accession XP_(—)029703.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1423 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1423,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1423 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19203, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1423 (AccessionXP_(—)029703.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1423.

KIAA2022 (Accession XP_(—)291326.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA2022 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA2022,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2022 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18104, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2022 (AccessionXP_(—)291326.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA2022.

LNIR (Accession NP_(—)112178.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LNIR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LNIR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LNIR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18936, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of LNIR (AccessionNP_(—)112178.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LNIR.

LOC137829 (Accession XP_(—)059923.2) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC137829 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC137829, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC137829 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6165, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of LOC137829(Accession XP_(—)059923.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC137829.

LOC152245 (Accession XP_(—)098182.1) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152245 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152245, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152245 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of LOC152245(Accession XP_(—)098182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152245.

LOC154877 (Accession XP_(—)098626.1) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154877 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154877, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154877 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18739, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of LOC154877(Accession XP_(—)098626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154877.

LOC220963 (Accession XP_(—)166145.2) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220963 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220963, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220963 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20127, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of LOC220963(Accession XP_(—)166145.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220963.

LOC255967 (Accession NP_(—)787050.1) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255967 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255967, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255967 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10361, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of LOC255967(Accession NP_(—)787050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255967.

LOC283154 (Accession XP_(—)210922.1) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283154 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283154, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283154 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1913, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of LOC283154(Accession XP_(—)210922.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283154.

LOC283170 (Accession XP_(—)208535.1) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283170 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283170, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283170 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of LOC283170(Accession XP_(—)208535.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283170.

LOC283664 (Accession XP_(—)208773.1) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283664 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283664, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283664 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18325, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of LOC283664(Accession XP_(—)208773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283664.

LOC284555 (Accession XP_(—)211518.1) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284555 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284555, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284555 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11631, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of LOC284555(Accession XP_(—)211518.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284555.

LOC284647 (Accession XP_(—)211569.1) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284647 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284647, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284647 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18217, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of LOC284647(Accession XP_(—)211569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284647.

LOC285216 (Accession XP_(—)209520.1) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285216 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285216, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285216 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5907, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of LOC285216(Accession XP_(—)209520.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285216.

LOC285806 (Accession XP_(—)212028.1) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285806 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285806, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285806 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12618, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of LOC285806(Accession XP_(—)212028.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285806.

LOC286374 (Accession XP_(—)212293.1) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286374 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286374BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286374, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286374BINDING SITE1 and LOC286374 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7390 andSEQ ID:19118 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of LOC286374(Accession XP_(—)212293.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286374.

LOC339556 (Accession XP_(—)290951.1) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339556 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339556, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339556 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11280, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of LOC339556(Accession XP_(—)290951.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339556.

LOC339929 (Accession XP_(—)295105.1) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339929 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339929, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339929 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of LOC339929(Accession XP_(—)295105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339929.

LOC349037 (Accession XP_(—)302942.1) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349037 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349037, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349037 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13327, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of LOC349037(Accession XP_(—)302942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349037.

LOC90670 (Accession XP_(—)033352.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90670 BINDING SITE1 and LOC90670 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by LOC90670, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90670BINDING SITE1 and LOC90670 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18422 andSEQ ID:2098 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of LOC90670 (AccessionXP_(—)033352.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90670.

Mastermind-like 1 (drosophila) (MAML1, Accession NP_(—)055572.1) isanother GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAML1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MAML1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAML1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4165, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Mastermind-like 1(drosophila) (MAML1, Accession NP_(—)055572.1), a gene which MAML1functions as a transcriptional coactivator for Notch signaling.Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAML1.

The function of MAML1 has been established by previous studies. Notchreceptors (see OMIM Ref. No. NOTCH2; 600275) are involved in cell-fatedetermination in organisms as diverse as flies, frogs, and humans. The‘mastermind’ gene has been identified in multiple genetic screens formodifiers of Notch mutations in Drosophila. Using a yeast 2-hybridsystem on a HeLa cell cDNA library, Wu et al. (2000) isolated a cDNAencoding MAML1, a human homolog of Drosophila mastermind. The MAML1 geneencodes a 130-kD, 1,016-amino acid protein that localizes to nuclearbodies. MAML1 shares 24% amino acid identity and 27% amino acidsimilarity with Drosophila mastermind and is identical to the KIAA0200protein reported by Nagase et al. (1996). Northern blot analysisdetected a single 6-kb MAML1 transcript in all tissues tested, with anadditional 1-kb transcript in placenta. MAML1 binds to the ankyrinrepeat domain of all 4 mammalian Notch receptors and amplifies Notch-induced transcription of HES1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601659). These studiesprovided a molecular mechanism to explain the genetic links betweenmastermind and Notch in Drosophila and indicated that MAML1 functions asa transcriptional coactivator for Notch signaling

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Seki, N.; Ishikawa, K.; Tanaka, A.; Nomura, N.: Predictionof the coding sequences of unidentified human genes. V. The codingsequences of 40 new genes (KIAA0161-KIAA0200) deduced by analysis ofcDNA clones from human cell line KG-1. DNA Res. 3:17-24, 1996; and

Wu, L.; Aster, J. C.; Blacklow, S. C.; Lake, R.; Artavanis-Tsakonas, S.;Griffin, J. D.: MAML1, a human homologue of Drosophila mastermind, is atranscriptional co-activator for NOTCH r.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MAML1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605424, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Mitogen-activated protein kinase-activated protein kinase 3(MAPKAPK3, Accession NP_(—)004626.1) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MAPKAPK3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAPKAPK3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPKAPK3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16295, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase-activated protein kinase 3 (MAPKAPK3, AccessionNP_(—)004626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPKAPK3.

Myeloid cell leukemia sequence 1 (bcl2-related) (MCL1, AccessionNP_(—)068779.1) is another GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MCL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MCL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MCL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13184, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Myeloid cellleukemia sequence 1 (bcl2-related) (MCL1, Accession NP_(—)068779.1), agene which involved in programing of differentiation and concomitantmaintenance of viability. Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MCL1.

The function of MCL1 has been established by previous studies. Kozopaset al. (1993) isolated a gene, MCL1, from the ML-1 human myeloidleukemia cell line. Expression of MCL1 increased early in the induction,or programming, of differentiation in ML-1 (at 1-3 hr), before theappearance of differentiation markers and mature morphology (at 1-3days). MCL1 showed sequence similarity, particularly in the carboxylportion, to BCL2 (OMIM Ref. No. 151430), a gene involved in normallymphoid development and in lymphomas with the t(14;18) chromosometranslocation. Further, in contrast to proliferation-associatedoncogenes, the expression of MCL1 and BCL2 relates to the programming ofdifferentiation/development and cell viability/death. Kozopas et al.(1993) suggested that MCL1 and BCL2 are 2 members of a ‘new’ genefamily. Bae et al. (2000) identified a short splicing variant of MCL1,which they termed MCL1S. Sequence analysis indicated that the 271-aminoacid variant lacks BCL2 homology domains 1 and 2 and the transmembranedomain due to the splicing out of exon 2 during mRNA processing. Unlikethe full-length 350-amino acid MCL1 protein (MCL1L), yeast 2-hybridanalysis showed that MCL1S does not interact with proapoptotic BCL2family proteins but dimerizes with the antiapoptotic MCL1L.Overexpression of MCL1S induced apoptosis in transfected CHO cells thatcould be antagonized by a caspase inhibitor or specifically by MCL1L.Therefore, the authors concluded that the fate of MCL1-expressing cellsmay be regulated through alternative splicing mechanisms and theinteractions of the resulting gene products. Using the methods ofsomatic cell hybrid analysis and fluorescence in situ hybridization,Craig et al. (1994) mapped MCL1 to 1q21. In the mouse, MCL1-relatedsequences were mapped to positions on 2 mouse chromosomes, 3 and 5,using haplotype analysis of an interspecific cross. The locus on mousechromosome 3, Mcl1, was homologous to MCL1 on human chromosome 1; thesecond locus, Mcl- rs, on mouse chromosome 5, may represent apseudogene. The proximal long arm of human chromosome 1, where MCL1 islocated, is duplicated and/or rearranged in a variety of preneoplasticand neoplastic diseases, including hematologic and solid tumors. Thus,MCL1 is a candidate gene for involvement in cancer.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MCL1.Rinkenberger et al. (2000) disrupted the Mcl1 locus in murine ES cellsto determine the developmental roles of this Bcl2 family member.Deletion of Mcl1 resulted in periimplantation embryonic lethality.Homozygous Mcl1-deficient embryos did not implant in utero, but could berecovered at E3.5 to E4.0. Null blastocysts failed to hatch or attach invitro, indicating a trophectoderm defect, although the inner cell masscould grow in culture. Of note, homozygous Mcl1-deficient blastocystsshowed no evidence of increased apoptosis, but exhibited a delay inmaturation beyond the precompaction stage. This model indicates thatMcl1 is essential for preimplantation development and implantation, andsuggests that it has a function beyond regulating apoptosis.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MCL1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kozopas, K. M.; Yang, T.; Buchan, H. L.; Zhou, P.; Craig, R. W.: MCL1, agene expressed in programmed myeloid cell differentiation, has sequencesimilarity to BCL2. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 90:3516-3520, 1993; and

Bae, J.; Leo, C. P.; Hsu, S. Y.; Hsueh, A. J. W.: MCL-1S, a splicingvariant of the antiapoptotic BCL-2 family member MCL-1, encodes aproapoptotic protein possessing only the BH3 domai.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MCL1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 159552, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MGC15937 (Accession NP_(—)542392.2) is another GAM65 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15937 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMGC15937, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15937 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5372, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of MGC15937 (AccessionNP_(—)542392.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC15937.

MGC33602 (Accession NP_(—)689604.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC33602 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33602,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33602 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13239, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of MGC33602 (AccessionNP_(—)689604.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC33602.

MGC39518 (Accession NP_(—)776183.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC39518 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39518,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39518 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16267, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of MGC39518 (AccessionNP_(—)776183.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC39518.

MGC4248 (Accession NP_(—)115709.2) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4248 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4248,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4248 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12365, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of MGC4248 (AccessionNP_(—)115709.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4248.

MGC955 (Accession NP_(—)077002.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC955 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC955,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC955 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of MGC955 (AccessionNP_(—)077002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC955.

Neuralized-like (drosophila) (NEURL, Accession NP_(—)004201.2) isanother GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NEURL BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NEURL, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NEURLBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7940, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Neuralized-like(drosophila) (NEURL, Accession NP_(—)004201.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NEURL.

Phosphodiesterase 4c, camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e1 dunce homolog,drosophila) (PDE4C, Accession NP_(—)000914.1) is another GAM65 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE4C BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPDE4C, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE4C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1136, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase4c, camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e1 dunce homolog, drosophila)(PDE4C, Accession NP_(—)000914.1), a gene which is a cAMP-specificphosphodiesterase and may be a protein involved in learning and memory.Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PDE4C.

The function of PDE4C has been established by previous studies.Milatovich et al. (1994) applied Southern analyses of somatic cellhybrid lines and of recombinant inbred mouse strains, as well asfluorescence chromosomal in situ hybridization (FISH), to map 4‘dunce-like’ cAMP-specific nucleotide phosphodiesterase genes in humanand mouse. DPDE1 (also symbolized PDE4C) was assigned to humanchromosome 19 and mouse chromosome 8. DPDE2 (also symbolized PDE4A;600126) was also assigned to human chromosome 19 but to mouse chromosome9. DPDE3 (also symbolized PDE4D; 600129) was assigned to human 5q12 andmouse chromosome 13. DPDE4 (also symbolized PDE4B; 600127) was assignedto human 1p31 and mouse chromosome 4. By fluorescence in situhybridization, Sullivan et al. (1999) localized the PDE4C gene to19p13.1. They found that the PDE4C gene spans at least 38 kb, consistsof at least 18 exons, and contains the marker D19S212 within an intron.Comparison of the published human PDE4C cDNA sequences with those of thegenomic DNA identified 4 alternatively spliced exons and the possibilitythat the PDE4C locus contains at least 3 alternative promoters. Thecosmids containing PDE4C also contained the genes for the growthregulatory transcription factor JUND (OMIM Ref. No. 165162), and themini guanine nucleotide regulatory protein RAB3A (OMIM Ref. No. 179490).RAB3A was shown to consist of 5 exons spanning 7.9 kb, while the JUNDgene was found to contain no introns. Analysis of cosmids containingPDE4C, JUND, and RAB3A showed that 27 kb separate JUND and PDE4C, whileonly 3.7 kb separate PDE4C and RAB3A. The 3 genes share the sameorientation of transcription and are arranged in the 5-prime/3-primeorder as follows: JUND-PDE4C-RAB3A-tel.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Milatovich, A.; Bolger, G.; Michaeli, T.; Francke, U.: Chromosomelocalizations of genes for five cAMP-specific phosphodiesterases in manand mouse. Somat. Cell Molec. Genet. 20:75-86, 1994; and

Sullivan, M.; Olsen, A. S.; Houslay, M. D.: Genomic organisation of thehuman cyclic AMP-specific phosphodiesterase PDE4C gene and itschromosomal localisation to 19p13.1, between RAB3A.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PDE4C arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600128, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Piwi-like 2 (drosophila) (PIWIL2, Accession NP_(—)060538.2)is another GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIWIL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PIWIL2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPIWIL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15554, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Piwi-like 2(drosophila) (PIWIL2, Accession NP_(—)060538.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PIWIL2.

Phospholipase c, gamma 1 (formerly subtype 148) (PLCG1, AccessionNP_(—)002651.1) is another GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PLCG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PLCG1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PLCG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17197, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Phospholipase c,gamma 1 (formerly subtype 148) (PLCG1, Accession NP_(—)002651.1), a genewhich is a major substrate for heparin-binding growth factor 1-activated tyrosine kinase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PLCG1.

The function of PLCG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM31.1. Plexin a2 (PLXNA2,Accession NP_(—)079455.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PLXNA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PLXNA2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLXNA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1002, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Plexin a2 (PLXNA2,Accession NP_(—)079455.1), a gene which is a transmembrane protein.Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PLXNA2.

The function of PLXNA2 has been established by previous studies. In thecourse of searching for previously unknown genes on the human Xchromosome, Maestrini et al. (1996) identified a cDNA in Xq28 encoding atransmembrane protein that they termed SEX (OMIM Ref. No. 300022). Theyshowed that SEX shares significant homology with the extracellulardomain of the receptors encoded by MET and other members of thehepatocyte growth factor (HGF) receptor family. Three other sequencesclosely related to SEX were identified, 1 of which (designated OCT) wasshown by analysis of a panel of human/hamster somatic cell hybrids tomap to chromosome 1. The proteins encoded by all 4 genes contained largecytoplasmic domains characterized by a distinctive highly conservedsequence they called the SEX domain. See also 601053 and 601055.Nomenclature: Tamagnone et al. (1999) proposed a novel nomenclature forthe genes of the plexin family, which they grouped into the A, B, C, andD subfamilies; the PLXN2 gene was renamed plexin A2 by them.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Maestrini, E.; Tamagnone, L.; Longati, P.; Cremona, O.; Gulisano, M.;Bione, S.; Tamanini, F.; Neel, B. G.; Toniolo, D.; Comoglio, P. M.: Afamily of transmembrane proteins with homology to the MET-hepatocytegrowth factor receptor. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 93:674-678, 1996; and

Tamagnone, L.; Artigiani, S.; Chen, H.; He, Z.; Ming, G.; Song, H.;Chedotal, A.; Winberg, M. L.; Goodman, C. S.; Poo, M.; Tessier-Lavigne,M.; Comoglio, P. M.: Plexins are a large family.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PLXNA2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601054, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Rad21 homolog (s. pombe) (RAD21, Accession NP_(—)006256.1) isanother GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD21 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAD21, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAD21BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14920, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Rad21 homolog (s.pombe) (RAD21, Accession NP_(—)006256.1), a gene which may act in doublestrand break repair. Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAD21.

The function of RAD21 has been established by previous studies.Eukaryotic sister chromatids remain connected from the time of synthesisuntil they are separated in anaphase. This cohesion depends on a complexof proteins known as cohesins. In vertebrates, unlike in yeast, thecohesins dissociate from chromosome arms earlier in M phase, duringprophase. Small amounts of cohesin remain near the centromere untilmetaphase, with complete removal at the beginning of anaphase. Cohesincomplexes contain SMC1 (OMIM Ref. No. 300040), SMC3 (CSPG6; 606062),SCC1 (RAD21), and either SA1 (STAG1; 604358) or SA2 (STAG2; 604359). Thecomplexes, in turn, interact with PDS5, a protein implicated inchromosome cohesion, condensation, and recombination in yeast (Sumara etal., 2000). By sequencing cDNAs randomly selected from a cDNA libraryderived from a human immature myeloid cell line, Nomura et al. (1994)identified a cDNA encoding a homolog of S. pombe Rad21 that they termedKIAA0078. The deduced KIAA0078 protein has 631 amino acids. Northernblot analysis detected equivalent expression of KIAA0078 in all tissuestested.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sumara, I.; Vorlaufer, E.; Gieffers, C.; Peters, B. H.; Peters, J.-M.:Characterization of vertebrate cohesin complexes and their regulation inprophase. J. Cell Biol. 151:749-761, 2000; and

Nomura, N.; Nagase, T.; Miyajima, N.; Sazuka, T.; Tanaka, A.; Sato, S.;Seki, N.; Kawarabayasi, Y.; Ishikawa, K.; Tabata, S.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human g.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RAD21 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606462, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Rna binding motif protein 7 (RBM7, Accession NP_(—)057174.1)is another GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBM7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RBM7, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRBM7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8355, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Rna binding motifprotein 7 (RBM7, Accession NP_(—)057174.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RBM7.

Src-like-adaptor (SLA, Accession NP_(—)006739.1) is another GAM65 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLA BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16487, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Src-like-adaptor(SLA, Accession NP_(—)006739.1), a gene which is a negative regulator ofT-cell receptor signaling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLA.

The function of SLA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Synaptotagmin-like 4(granuphilin-a) (SYTL4, Accession NP_(—)542775.1) is another GAM65target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYTL4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYTL4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYTL4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8344, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin-like4 (granuphilin-a) (SYTL4, Accession NP_(—)542775.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SYTL4.

sytXIV (Accession NP_(—)694994.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. sytXIV BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by sytXIV,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of sytXIV BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12988, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of sytXIV (AccessionNP_(—)694994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith sytXIV.

SZF1 (Accession NP_(—)057173.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SZF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SZF1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SZF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18762, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of SZF1 (AccessionNP_(—)057173.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SZF1.

Tbc1 domain family, member 5 (TBC1D5, Accession NP_(—)055559.1) isanother GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBC1D5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TBC1D5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBC1D5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11874, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Tbc1 domain family,member 5 (TBC1D5, Accession NP_(—)055559.1) . Accordingly, utilities ofGAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TBC1D5.

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 7(TRPM7, Accession NP_(—)060142.2) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRPM7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRPM7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPM7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily m, member 7 (TRPM7, AccessionNP_(—)060142.2), a gene which is a calcium channel and a protein kinase.Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPM7.

The function of TRPM7 has been established by previous studies. Runnelset al. (2001) demonstrated that the TRP-PLIK protein is both an ionchannel and a protein kinase. TRP-PLIK displayed autophosphorylation.When expressed in CHO-K1 cells, TRP-PLIK constitutes a nonselective,calcium-permeable, 105- picosiemen, steeply outwardly rectifyingconductance. The zinc finger containing the alpha-kinase domain isfunctional. Inactivation of the kinase activity by site-directedmutagenesis and the channel's dependence on intracellular adenosinetriphosphate (ATP) demonstrated that the channel's kinase activity isessential for channel function. Nadler et al. (2001) functionallycharacterized LTRPC7. Targeted deletion of LTRPC7 in DT-40 B cells waslethal, indicating that LTRPC7 has a fundamental and nonredundant rolein cellular physiology. Electrophysiologic analysis of HEK293 cellsoverexpressing recombinant LTRPC7 showed large currents regulated bymillimolar levels of intracellular magnesium-ATP and magnesium- GTP withthe permeation properties of a voltage-independent divalent cationinflux pathway. Analysis of several cultured cell types demonstratedsmall magnesium-nucleotide-regulated metal ion currents with regulationand permeation properties essentially identical to the large currentsobserved in cells expressing recombinant LTRPC7. Nadler et al. (2001)concluded that LTRPC7, by virtue of its sensitivity to physiologicmagnesium-ATP levels, may be involved in a fundamental process thatadjusts plasma membrane divalent cation fluxes according to themetabolic state of the cell.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Runnels, L. W.; Yue, L.; Clapham, D. E.: TRP-PLIK, a bifunctionalprotein with kinase and ion channel activities. Science 291:1043-1047,2001; and

Nadler, M. J. S.; Hermosura, M. C.; Inabe, K.; Perraud, A.-L.; Zhu, Q.;Stokes, A. J.; Kurosaki, T.; Kinet, J.-P.; Penner, R.; Scharenberg, A.M.; Fleig, A.: LTRPC7 is a Mg-ATP-regulated.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRPM7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605692, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ubinuclein 1 (UBN1, Accession NP_(—)058632.1) is anotherGAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBN1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby UBN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2743, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Ubinuclein 1 (UBN1,Accession NP_(—)058632.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UBN1.

Vanin 1 (VNN1, Accession NP_(—)004657.1) is another GAM65 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. VNN1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VNN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VNN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19406, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Vanin 1 (VNN1,Accession NP_(—)004657.1), a gene which may regulate steps in thymushoming and play a role in mammalian sexual development. Accordingly,utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with VNN1.

The function of VNN1 has been established by previous studies.Hematopoietic precursor cells migrate to the thymus, where theydifferentiate into mature T lymphocytes. Aurrand-Lions et al. (1996)reported the cDNA cloning and functional analysis of mouse vanin-1(vascular noninflammatory molecule-1), a novel cell surface moleculethat is involved in the thymus homing of bone marrow cells. Vanin-1 is aglycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored molecule expressed byperivascular thymic stromal cells. Antibody against vanin-1 blockedthymus colonization by hematopoietic progenitor cells in both short- andlong-term assays and interfered with lymphostromal cell adhesion. Theauthors suggested that vanin-1 regulates late adhesion steps of thymushoming under physiologic, noninflammatory conditions. The mammaliansex-determining pathway is controlled by the presence or absence of SRY(OMIM Ref. No. 480000) expression in the embryonic gonad. To identifyadditional sex-determining or gonadal differentiation genes, Grimmond etal. (2000) screened for genes exhibiting sexually dimorphic patterns ofexpression in the mouse gonad at 12.5 and 13.5 days postcoitum, afterovert gonad differentiation, by comparing complex cDNA probes derivedfrom male and female gonadal tissue at these stages on microarraysconstructed from a normalized urogenital ridge library. Using in situhybridization analysis, they determined that mouse protease nexin-1(OMIM Ref. No. 177010) and Vnn1 exhibit male-specific expression priorto overt gonadal differentiation and are detected in the somatic portionof the developing gonad, suggesting to the authors a possible directlink to the testis- determining pathway for both genes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Aurrand-Lions, M.; Galland, F.; Bazin, H.; Zakharyev, V. M.; Imhof, B.A.; Naquet, P.: Vanin-1, a novel GPI-linked perivascular moleculeinvolved in thymus homing. Immunity 5:391-405, 1996; and

Grimmond, S.; Van Hateren, N.; Siggers, P.; Arkell, R.; Larder, R.;Soares, M. B.; de Fatima Bonaldo, M.; Smith, L.; Tymowska-Lalanne, Z.;Wells, C.; Greenfield, A.: Sexually dimorphic ex.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of VNN1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603570, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Vacuolar protein sorting 45a (yeast) (VPS45A, AccessionNP_(—)009190.2) is another GAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VPS45A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VPS45A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of VPS45A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2588, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Vacuolar proteinsorting 45a (yeast) (VPS45A, Accession NP_(—)009190.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with VPS45A.

ZD52F10 (Accession NP_(—)201574.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZD52F10 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZD52F10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZD52F10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1210, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of ZD52F10 (AccessionNP_(—)201574.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZD52F10.

ZFD25 (Accession NP_(—)057304.1) is another GAM65 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFD25 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFD25,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFD25 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6103, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM65 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of ZFD25 (AccessionNP_(—)057304.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFD25.

Zinc finger protein 177 (ZNF177, Accession NP_(—)003442.1) is anotherGAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF177 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF177, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF177BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16167, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein177 (ZNF177, Accession NP_(—)003442.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF177.

Zinc finger protein 192 (ZNF192, Accession NP_(—)006289.1) is anotherGAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF192 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF192, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF192BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1148, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein192 (ZNF192, Accession NP_(—)006289.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF192.

Zinc finger protein 211 (ZNF211, Accession XP_(—)290823.1) is anotherGAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF211 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF211, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF211 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11280, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein211 (ZNF211, Accession XP_(—)290823.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF211.

Zinc finger protein 211 (ZNF211, Accession NP_(—)006376.1) is anotherGAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF211 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF211, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF211 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11280, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein211 (ZNF211, Accession NP_(—)006376.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF211.

Zinc finger protein 397 (ZNF397, Accession NP_(—)115723.1) is anotherGAM65 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF397 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF397, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF397BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2348, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM65 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:272.

Another function of GAM65 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein397 (ZNF397, Accession NP_(—)115723.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM65include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF397.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 66 (GAM66), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM66 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM66 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM66 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM66 gene encodes a GAM66 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM66 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:62, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:62 islocated at position 82042170 relative to chromosome 10.

GAM66 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM66 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM66 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM66 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM66 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:62, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM66folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM66 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA is designated SEQID:238, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM66 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM66 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM66 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM66target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM66 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM66 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM66 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM66 target RNA into GAM66 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM66 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM66 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM66 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM66 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM66 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM66 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM66 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM66 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM66 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

BOP (Accession XP_(—)097915.2) is a GAM66 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. BOP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BOP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BOP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4943, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:238.

A function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of BOP (AccessionXP_097915.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BOP.

Chromosome 12 open reading frame 4 (C12orf4, Accession NP_(—)065107.1)is another GAM66 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C12orf4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C12orf4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C12orf4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3404, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 12 openreading frame 4 (C12orf4, Accession NP_(—)065107.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C12orf4.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 8 (C5orf8, Accession NP_(—)006807.1) isanother GAM66 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by C5orf8, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C5orf8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18156, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 8 (C5orf8, Accession NP_(—)006807.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf8.

Complement component 5 receptor 1 (c5a ligand) (C5R1, AccessionNP_(—)001727.1) is another GAM66 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C5R1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C5R1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of C5R1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4433, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent 5 receptor 1 (c5a ligand) (C5R1, Accession NP_(—)001727.1), agene which has a nonredundant function and is required for mucosal hostcell defense in the lung and therefore may be associated with Asthma andpneumonia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Asthma and pneumonia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with C5R1.

The function of C5R1 has been established by previous studies. Using apanel of somatic cell hybrids, Bao et al. (1992) mapped the receptor forthe chemotactic ligand C5a to chromosome 19. This receptor, like thosefor the formyl peptides (136537, 136538) and interleukin-8 (OMIM Ref.No. 146929), is structurally related to rhodopsin (RHO; 180380) andtransduces signals via intracellular GTP-binding proteins. Additionally,this receptor is similar to chemokine receptor-like 1 (OMIM Ref. No.601531). Hopken et al. (1996) deleted the murine C5a receptor (C5ar)through homologous recombination. They reported that the C5ar-deficientmice showed no developmental or biologic defects in cells in which C5ais expressed (e.g., myeloid cell lineages, hepatocytes, and epithelialcells) apart from the ability to bind and signal to exogenous C5a.Hopken et al. (1996) reported that C5ar-deficient mice bred normally anddisplayed no gross defects when maintained under barrier conditions.When mice were challenged with intratracheal Pseudomonas aeruginosa, theC5ar-deficient mice, in contrast to their littermates, were unable toclear the bacteria and they succumbed to pneumonia. On the basis ofthese studies, Hopken et al. (1996) concluded that C5ar has anonredundant function and is required for mucosal host cell defense inthe lung.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hopken, U. E.; Lu, D.; Gerard, N. P.; Gerard, C.: The C5achemoattractant receptor mediates mucosal defense to infection. Nature383:86-89, 1996; and

Bao, L.; Gerard, N. P.; Eddy, R. L., Jr.; Shows, T. B.; Gerard, C.:Mapping of genes for the human C5a receptor (C5AR), human FMLP receptor(FPR), and two FMLP receptor homologue orphan.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of C5R1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 113995, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cyclin d2 (CCND2, Accession NP_(—)001750.1) is another GAM66target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCND2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CCND2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCND2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1190, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin d2 (CCND2,Accession NP_(—)001750.1), a gene which is essential for the control ofthe cell cycle at the g1/s (start) transition. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM66 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCND2.

The function of CCND2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Crystallin, zeta(quinone reductase) (CRy, Accession NP_(—)001880.2) is another GAM66target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRYZ BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CRy, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRYZ BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18125, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Crystallin, zeta(quinone reductase) (CRy, Accession NP_(—)001880.2), a gene which mayact in the detoxification of xenobiotics. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM66 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CRYZ.

The function of CRYZ has been established by previous studies. Inaddition to the alpha, beta, and gamma crystallin families, which arepresent in the ocular lenses of all vertebrates, a number of othercrystallins have been found to be present in high amounts in lenses fromphylogenetically restricted groups. Most of these ‘taxon- specific’crystallins are pyridine nucleotide-dependent oxidoreductases that arealso present at enzymatic levels in nonlenticular tissues. Theacquisition of this new function as a lens crystallin generally occurswithout gene duplication and apparently without affecting the catalyticrole of the enzyme. Zeta-crystallin/quinone reductase was initiallydescribed as a major protein in the lens of the guinea pig (Huang etal., 1987), in which a mutation in the gene is associated withhereditary cataracts (Rodriguez et al., 1992). It was later found to bealso present in high amounts in the lens of camels (Garland et al.,1991) and at enzymatic levels in a number of nonlenticular tissues ofvarious species. In the lens of guinea pigs and camels, it comprisesabout 10% of the total soluble protein. Gonzalez et al. (1994) isolatedand characterized the human zeta-crystallin gene and its processedpseudogene. The functional gene is composed of 9 exons and spans about20 kb. The 5-prime flanking region of the gene is rich in G and C (58%)and lacks TATA and CAAT boxes. Previous analysis of the guinea pig generevealed the presence of 2 different promoters, one responsible for thehigh lens-specific expression and the other for expression at theenzymatic level in numerous tissues. A comparative analysis with theguinea pig gene showed that a region of approximately 2.5 kb thatincludes the promoter responsible for the high expression in the lens inthe guinea pig is not present in the human gene By Southern analysis ofhuman/mouse somatic cell hybrids, Heinzmann et al. (1994) assigned theCRYZ gene to human chromosome 1 and regionalized the assignment to1p31-p22 by fluorescence in situ hybridization. They also identified 5RFLPs

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gonzalez, P.; Rao, P. V.; Zigler, J. S., Jr.: Organization of the humanzeta- crystallin/quinone reductase gene (CRYZ). Genomics 21:317-324,1994; and

Heinzmann, C.; Kojis, T. L.; Gonzalez, P.; Rao, P. V.; Zigler, J. S.,Jr.; Polymeropoulos, M. H.; Klisak, I.; Sparkes, R. S.; Mohandas, T.;Bateman, J. B.: Assignment of the zeta-crysta.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CRYZ arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 123691, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Diaphanous homolog 2 (drosophila) (DIAPH2, AccessionNP_(—)006720.1) is another GAM66 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DIAPH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DIAPH2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DIAPH2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9802, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Diaphanous homolog2 (drosophila) (DIAPH2, Accession NP_(—)006720.1), a gene which mayaffect in oogenesis and therefore may be associated with Prematureovarian failure . Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Premature ovarian failure, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DIAPH2.

The function of DIAPH2 has been established by previous studies. Mutantalleles of Drosophila dia affect spermatogenesis or oogenesis and leadto sterility. Bione et al. (1998) characterized a human homolog of‘diaphanous’ and demonstrated that this gene, designated DIA, isinterrupted by a breakpoint in a patient with familial premature ovarianfailure (POF; 311360). A human EST, DRES25, which showed significanthomology with the Drosophila gene, was mapped to Xq22 by fluorescence insitu hybridization. Bione et al. (1998) found that the human DIA openreading frame encodes a 1,101-amino acid protein approximately 39%identical to the Drosophila protein. Northern blot analysis of humanadult and fetal tissues detected 4 transcripts, 3 of which are expressedubiquitously and the fourth exclusively in adult testis. Bione et al.(1998) showed that the DIA gene is expressed in developing ovaries andtestis of the mouse, as well as in all other tissues, from the E16stage. Banfi et al. (1997) had indicated that a human homolog of‘diaphanous’ maps to Xq22. Lynch et al. (1997) noted that a nonsyndromicform of X-linked deafness, DFN2 (OMIM Ref. No. 304500), also maps toXq22, making this homologous gene a candidate for DFN2 hearing loss. Inthe family of patient BC studied by Sala et al. (1997), a balanced X;12translocation, t(X;12)(q21;p1.3), was associated with premature ovarianfailure (OMIM Ref. No. 311360). Patient BC had secondary amenorrhea,with no other associated features, at the age of 17 years. Her mother,who carried the same chromosomal rearrangement, was diagnosed withpremature menopause at the age of 32 years. At diagnosis, both motherand daughter had high gonadotropin levels and inactivation of the normalX chromosome (Philippe et al., 1993). The breakpoint was mapped, byFISH, to a specific YAC. The translocation breakpoint was found to be inthe last 200-kb intron of the gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bione, S.; Sala, C.; Manzini, C.; Arrigo, G.; Zuffardi, O.; Banfi, S.;Borsani, G.; Jonveaux, P.; Philippe, C.; Zuccotti, M.; Ballabio, A.;Toniolo, D.: A human homologue of the Drosophila melanogaster diaphanousgene is disrupted in a patient with premature ovarian failure: evidencefor conserved function in oogenesis and implications for humansterility. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 62:533-541, 1998; and

Philippe, C.; Cremers, F. P. M.; Chery, M.; Bach, I.; Abbadi, N.;Ropers, H. H.; Gilgenkrantz, S.: Physical mapping of DNA markers in theq13-q22 region of the human X chromosome. Genom.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DIAPH2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300108, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. DKFZp434F142 (Accession NP_(—)115630.1) is another GAM66target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434F142 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DKFZp434F142, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434F142 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7547, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434F142(Accession NP_(—)115630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434F142.

DKFZp434K1210 (Accession NP_(—)060076.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434K1210 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434K1210, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434K1210 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8684, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434K1210(Accession NP_(—)060076.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434K1210.

FLJ31322 (Accession NP_(—)689600.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ31322 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31322,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31322 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31322 (AccessionNP_(—)689600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ31322.

FLJ32938 (Accession XP_(—)061055.4) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32938 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32938,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32938 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16646, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32938 (AccessionXP_(—)061055.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32938.

FLJ34780 (Accession NP_(—)775922.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ34780 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34780,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34780 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6166, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34780 (AccessionNP_(—)775922.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ34780.

FLJ37306 (Accession NP_(—)775768.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ37306 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37306,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37306 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5263, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37306 (AccessionNP_(—)775768.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ37306.

FLJ40126 (Accession NP_(—)775870.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ40126 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40126,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40126 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18889, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40126 (AccessionNP_(—)775870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ40126.

H63 (Accession NP_(—)612432.2) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H63 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH63, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H63 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16055, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of H63 (AccessionNP_(—)612432.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H63.

H63 (Accession NP_(—)816929.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H63 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH63, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H63 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16055, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of H63 (AccessionNP_(—)816929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H63.

Interleukin 16 (lymphocyte chemoattractant factor) (IL16, AccessionNP_(—)004504.3) is another GAM66 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL16,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 16(lymphocyte chemoattractant factor) (IL16, Accession NP_(—)004504.3), agene which modulates T-cell activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM66include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IL16.

The function of IL16 has been established by previous studies.Cruikshank and Center (1982) reported the functional and biochemicalcharacterization of lymphocyte chemoattractant factor, which wassubsequently renamed interleukin-16. This proinflammatory cytokinesignals via CD4, inducing chemotactic and immunomodulatory responses ofCD4+ lymphocytes, monocytes, and eosinophils. Cruikshank et al. (1994)cloned a 2.2-kb IL16 cDNA, encoding a 130-amino acid protein, from amitogen-stimulated human peripheral blood mononuclear cell cDNA library.Bannert et al. (1996) found that the cDNA isolated by Cruikshank et al.(1994) is part of a much longer open reading frame and suggested thatthe encoded 130-amino acid IL16 protein is derived from a largeprecursor protein, pro-IL16. Baier et al. (1997) cloned additional IL16cDNAs using 5-prime RACE and reported that the deduced pro-IL16 proteinhas 631 amino acids and a calculated molecular mass of 67 kD. Westernblot analysis detected an approximately 80-kD pro-IL16 protein in celllysates. The authors showed that recombinant pro-IL16 proteins arespecifically cleaved in lysates of CD8+ cells, resulting in a proteinthat is smaller than the 130-amino acid polypeptide. By Northern blotanalysis, they demonstrated the expression of a major 2.6-kb IL16transcript in lymphatic tissues

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bannert, N.; Baier, M.; Werner, A.; Kurth, R.: Interleukin-16 or not?Nature 381:30 only, 1996; and

Baier, M.; Bannert, N.; Werner, A.; Lang, K.; Kurth, R.: Molecularcloning, sequence, expression, and processing of the interleukin 16precursor. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 94:5273-5277, 19.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL16 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603035, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin 16 (lymphocyte chemoattractant factor) (IL16,Accession NP_(—)757366.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byIL16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 16(lymphocyte chemoattractant factor) (IL16, Accession NP_(—)757366.1), agene which modulates T-cell activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM66include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IL16.

The function of IL16 has been established by previous studies.Cruikshank and Center (1982) reported the functional and biochemicalcharacterization of lymphocyte chemoattractant factor, which wassubsequently renamed interleukin-16. This proinflammatory cytokinesignals via CD4, inducing chemotactic and immunomodulatory responses ofCD4+ lymphocytes, monocytes, and eosinophils. Cruikshank et al. (1994)cloned a 2.2-kb IL16 cDNA, encoding a 130-amino acid protein, from amitogen-stimulated human peripheral blood mononuclear cell cDNA library.Bannert et al. (1996) found that the cDNA isolated by Cruikshank et al.(1994) is part of a much longer open reading frame and suggested thatthe encoded 130-amino acid IL16 protein is derived from a largeprecursor protein, pro-IL16. Baier et al. (1997) cloned additional IL16cDNAs using 5-prime RACE and reported that the deduced pro-IL16 proteinhas 631 amino acids and a calculated molecular mass of 67 kD. Westernblot analysis detected an approximately 80-kD pro-IL16 protein in celllysates. The authors showed that recombinant pro-IL16 proteins arespecifically cleaved in lysates of CD8+ cells, resulting in a proteinthat is smaller than the 130-amino acid polypeptide. By Northern blotanalysis, they demonstrated the expression of a major 2.6-kb IL16transcript in lymphatic tissues

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bannert, N.; Baier, M.; Werner, A.; Kurth, R.: Interleukin-16 or not?Nature 381:30 only, 1996; and

Baier, M.; Bannert, N.; Werner, A.; Lang, K.; Kurth, R.: Molecularcloning, sequence, expression, and processing of the interleukin 16precursor. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 94:5273-5277, 19.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL16 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603035, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Internexin neuronal intermediate filament protein, alpha(INA, Accession NP_(—)116116.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. INA BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by INA, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of INA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7210, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Internexin neuronalintermediate filament protein, alpha (INA, Accession NP_(—)116116.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with INA.

Potassium channel, subfamily k, member 5 (KCNK5, AccessionNP_(—)003731.1) is another GAM66 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNK5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNK5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNK5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18276, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Potassium channel,subfamily k, member 5 (KCNK5, Accession NP_(—)003731.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNK5.

KIAA0252 (Accession NP_(—)055953.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0252 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0252,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0252 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14205, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0252 (AccessionNP_(—)055953.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0252.

KIAA0976 (Accession NP_(—)055732.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0976 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0976,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0976 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19828, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0976 (AccessionNP_(—)055732.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0976.

KIAA1128 (Accession NP_(—)061872.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1128 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1128,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1128 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7548, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1128 (AccessionNP_(—)061872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1128.

KIAA1327 (Accession XP_(—)051146.2) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1327 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1327,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1327 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7254, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1327 (AccessionXP_(—)051146.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1327.

KIAA1577 (Accession XP_(—)035299.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1577 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1577,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1577 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1577 (AccessionXP_(—)035299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1577.

KIAA1618 (Accession XP_(—)290769.2) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1618 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1618,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1618 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6857, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1618 (AccessionXP_(—)290769.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1618.

KIAA1872 (Accession NP_(—)149053.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1872 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1872,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1872 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15500, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1872 (AccessionNP_(—)149053.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1872.

Leukemia inhibitory factor (cholinergic differentiation factor) (LIF,Accession NP_(—)002300.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LIF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LIF, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LIF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4319, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Leukemia inhibitoryfactor (cholinergic differentiation factor) (LIF, AccessionNP_(—)002300.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LIF.

LOC114971 (Accession XP_(—)054936.4) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC114971 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC114971, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC114971 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2099, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC114971(Accession XP_(—)054936.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC114971.

LOC145231 (Accession XP_(—)096740.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145231 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145231, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145231 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10362, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC145231(Accession XP_(—)096740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145231.

LOC146227 (Accession XP_(—)085374.2) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146227 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146227, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146227 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5104, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC146227(Accession XP_(—)085374.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146227.

LOC146481 (Accession XP_(—)085484.2) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146481 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146481, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146481 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9334, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC146481(Accession XP_(—)085484.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146481.

LOC150212 (Accession XP_(—)086827.2) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150212 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150212, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150212 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC150212(Accession XP_(—)086827.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150212.

LOC154860 (Accession XP_(—)098623.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154860 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154860, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154860 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9864, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC154860(Accession XP_(—)098623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154860.

LOC154990 (Accession XP_(—)088109.3) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154990 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154990, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154990 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4166, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC154990(Accession XP_(—)088109.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154990.

LOC164714 (Accession XP_(—)104657.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC164714 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC164714, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC164714 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13234, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC164714(Accession XP_(—)104657.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC164714.

LOC222057 (Accession XP_(—)166594.2) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222057 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222057, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222057 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC222057(Accession XP_(—)166594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222057.

LOC283048 (Accession XP_(—)210867.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283048 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283048, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283048 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC283048(Accession XP_(—)210867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283048.

LOC283216 (Accession XP_(—)210939.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283216 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283216, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283216 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20167, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC283216(Accession XP_(—)210939.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283216.

LOC283323 (Accession XP_(—)210973.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283323 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283323, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283323 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC283323(Accession XP_(—)210973.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283323.

LOC283657 (Accession XP_(—)211148.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283657 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283657, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283657 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC283657(Accession XP_(—)211148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283657.

LOC284080 (Accession XP_(—)211322.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284080 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284080, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284080 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC284080(Accession XP_(—)211322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284080.

LOC284117 (Accession XP_(—)209024.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284117 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284117, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284117 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13823, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC284117(Accession XP_(—)209024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284117.

LOC285136 (Accession XP_(—)211777.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285136 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285136, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285136 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3059, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC285136(Accession XP_(—)211777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285136.

LOC285369 (Accession XP_(—)211861.3) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285369 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285369, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285369 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11869, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC285369(Accession XP_(—)211861.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285369.

LOC285387 (Accession XP_(—)209588.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18757, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC285387(Accession XP_(—)209588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285387.

LOC286058 (Accession XP_(—)212158.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286058 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286058, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286058 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16079, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC286058(Accession XP_(—)212158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286058.

LOC286149 (Accession XP_(—)212202.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286149 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286149, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286149 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18656, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC286149(Accession XP_(—)212202.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286149.

LOC339439 (Accession XP_(—)294952.2) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339439 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339439, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339439 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC339439(Accession XP_(—)294952.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339439.

LOC340128 (Accession XP_(—)295164.2) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340128 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340128, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340128 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC340128(Accession XP_(—)295164.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340128.

LOC340346 (Accession XP_(—)295213.2) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340346 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340346, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340346 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC340346(Accession XP_(—)295213.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340346.

LOC347648 (Accession XP_(—)300226.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347648 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347648, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347648 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5082, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC347648(Accession XP_(—)300226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347648.

LOC348301 (Accession XP_(—)302717.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348301 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348301, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348301 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:866, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC348301(Accession XP_(—)302717.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348301.

LOC348450 (Accession XP_(—)302758.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348450 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348450, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348450 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4166, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC348450(Accession XP_(—)302758.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348450.

LOC348508 (Accession XP_(—)302806.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348508 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348508, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348508 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC348508(Accession XP_(—)302806.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348508.

LOC348529 (Accession XP_(—)302813.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348529 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348529, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348529 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6460, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC348529(Accession XP_(—)302813.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348529.

LOC348842 (Accession XP_(—)300861.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348842 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348842, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348842 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4166, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC348842(Accession XP_(—)300861.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348842.

LOC349071 (Accession XP_(—)300933.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349071 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349071, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349071 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC349071(Accession XP_(—)300933.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349071.

LOC349275 (Accession XP_(—)302588.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349275 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349275, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349275 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7680, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC349275(Accession XP_(—)302588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349275.

LOC349297 (Accession XP_(—)302589.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349297 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349297, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349297 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7680, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC349297(Accession XP_(—)302589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349297.

LOC349419 (Accession XP_(—)291356.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349419 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349419, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349419 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17974, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC349419(Accession XP_(—)291356.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349419.

LOC90520 (Accession XP_(—)032277.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90520 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90520,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90520 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19060, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC90520 (AccessionXP_(—)032277.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90520.

LOC92597 (Accession NP_(—)775739.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC92597 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92597,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92597 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14239, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of LOC92597 (AccessionNP_(—)775739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92597.

MGC16664 (Accession NP_(—)775780.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC16664 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16664,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16664 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of MGC16664 (AccessionNP_(—)775780.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC16664.

MGC20255 (Accession NP_(—)443080.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC20255 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC20255,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC20255 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8679, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of MGC20255 (AccessionNP_(—)443080.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC20255.

MGC4643 (Accession NP_(—)116104.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4643 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4643,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4643 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3909, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of MGC4643 (AccessionNP_(—)116104.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4643.

Phosphatidylinositol glycan, class s (PIGS, Accession NP_(—)149975.1) isanother GAM66 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIGS BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PIGS, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIGSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3985, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol glycan, class s (PIGS, Accession NP_(—)149975.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PIGS.

PRO1853 (Accession NP_(—)061077.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO1853 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PRO1853, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO1853BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15239, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of PRO1853 (AccessionNP_(—)061077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO1853.

Rad50 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (RAD50, Accession NP_(—)005723.2) isanother GAM66 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD50 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD50, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAD50 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11752, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Rad50 homolog (s.cerevisiae) (RAD50, Accession NP_(—)005723.2), a gene which is involvedin dna double-strand break repair (dsbr). and therefore may beassociated with Myeloid leukemia and breast cancer. Accordingly,utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMyeloid leukemia and breast cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RAD50.

The function of RAD50 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM34.1. Rad50 homolog (s.cerevisiae) (RAD50, Accession NP_(—)597816.1) is another GAM66 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD50 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by RAD50, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAD50BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11752, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Rad50 homolog (s.cerevisiae) (RAD50, Accession NP_(—)597816.1), a gene which is involvedin dna double-strand break repair (dsbr). and therefore may beassociated with Myeloid leukemia and breast cancer. Accordingly,utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMyeloid leukemia and breast cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RAD50.

The function of RAD50 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM34.1. Ryanodine receptor 2(cardiac) (RYR2, Accession NP_(—)001026.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RYR2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RYR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RYR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Ryanodine receptor2 (cardiac) (RYR2, Accession NP_(—)001026.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM66 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RYR2.

SETDB2 (Accession NP_(—)114121.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SETDB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SETDB2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SETDB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of SETDB2 (AccessionNP_(—)114121.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SETDB2.

Solute carrier family 19 (folate transporter), member 1 (SLC19A1,Accession NP_(—)003047.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC19A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC19A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC19A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3271, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 19 (folate transporter), member 1 (SLC19A1, AccessionNP_(—)003047.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC19A1.

Smcy homolog, y chromosome (mouse) (SMCY, Accession NP_(—)004644.1) isanother GAM66 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMCY BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SMCY, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMCYBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10886, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Smcy homolog, ychromosome (mouse) (SMCY, Accession NP_(—)004644.1), a gene which playsa role in spermatogenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SMCY.

The function of SMCY has been established by previous studies. Burgoyneet al. (1986) suggested that the H-Y antigen gene or a gene closelylinked to it plays a role in spermatogenesis. Simpson et al. (1993)found that of 9 azoospermic or severely oligospermic patients 7 could betested for HYA expression; of these, 6 were H-Y positive. Of 3 patientsshowing Yq structural abnormalities, 2 could be tested for H-Yexpression; 1 was negative, the other positive. These results showed nocorrelation between spermatogenic failure and the absence of Hy, thusseparating the AZF locus (OMIM Ref. No. 415000) from HYA. Agulnik et al.(1994) described the isolation of a gene that mapped to the short arm ofthe mouse Y chromosome. They called the gene Smcy for ‘selected mousecDNA on Y.’ It was clustered with the Ube1y (OMIM Ref. No. 489000) andthe Zfy1 genes (OMIM Ref. No. 490000) in a segment of approximately 250kb. A homologous gene, Smcx (OMIM Ref. No. 314690), was found on the Xchromosome. Expression of Smcy was detected in all male tissues andexpression of Smcx in all male and female tissues tested. Remarkably,the expression of both genes was detected in pools of mousepreimplantation embryos as early as the 2-cell stage. They found thatSmcy, like Sry (OMIM Ref. No. 480000) and Ube1y, has been conserved onthe Y chromosome since the divergence of metatherian and eutherianmammals some 120 million years ago. Agulnik et al. (1994) isolatedhomologous genes from the human and horse and showed that they havesimilar exon/intron organizations and are more than 93% similar to eachother and to Smcx at the amino acid level. Using a set of overlappingYAC clones provided by David Page, Agulnik et al. (1994) determined thatthe human SMCY gene maps to deletion interval 5O/5P on Yq between STSmarkers DYS214 and DYS215. The HYA locus maps to the same interval onthe human Y chromosome. In an accompanying paper, Agulnik et al. (1994)also showed that the X chromosome gene (SMCX) escapes X-inactivation inboth mouse and human.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Simpson, E.; Chandler, P.; Goulmy, E.; Ma, K.; Hargreave, T. B.;Chandley, A. C.: Loss of the ‘azoospermia factor’ (AZF) on Yq in man isnot associated with loss of HYA. Hum. Molec. Genet. 2:469-471, 1993; and

Agulnik, A. I.; Mitchell, M. J.; Lerner, J. L.; Woods, D. R.; Bishop, C.E.: A mouse Y chromosome gene encoded by a region essential forspermatogenesis and expression of male-specific min.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SMCY arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 426000, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Suppression of tumorigenicity 5 (ST5, AccessionNP_(—)005409.2) is another GAM66 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ST5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ST5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ST5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Suppression oftumorigenicity 5 (ST5, Accession NP_(—)005409.2), a gene whichpreferentially binds to the SH3 domain of c-Abl kinase, and acts as aregulator of MAPK1/ERK2 kinase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ST5.

The function of ST5 has been established by previous studies. Thetumorigenicity of HeLa cells in nude mice can be suppressed by theaddition of a normal human chromosome 11 in somatic cell hybrids(Stanbridge, 1976; Klinger, 1980); see 191181 for description of atumor-suppressor gene located on 11q. Lichy et al. (1992) isolated aHeLa cell line that displayed morphologic features of the nontumorigenichybrids, demonstrated reduced tumorigenicity in nude mice, and showed an85% reduction in alkaline phosphatase, a consistent marker of thetumorigenic phenotype in these cells. This cell line, designated F2,contained a single exogenous cDNA, which was recovered by polymerasechain reaction (PCR) and designated HTS1 because of its probableassociation with ‘HeLa tumor suppression.’ In nontumorigenic hybrids,RNA species of 2.8, 3.1, and 4.6 kb were identified. In 2 tumorigenichybrid lines, the 2.8-kb species was markedly reduced or absent. Whereas3 nontumorigenic human keratinocyte lines expressed all 3 RNA species,several tumorigenic cervical carcinoma cell lines lacked the 2.8-kbspecies. The HTS1 gene was localized to 11p15 by in situ hybridization,confirming the assignment to chromosome 11 by somatic cell hybridanalysis. Lichy et al. (1992) reviewed previous evidence indicating thepresence of a tumor suppressor gene in the 11p15 region; see 194071 and185440.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lichy, J. H.; Modi, W. S.; Seuanez, H. N.; Howley, P. M.: Identificationof a human chromosome 11 gene which is differentially regulated intumorigenic and nontumorigenic somatic cell hybrids of HeLa cells. CellGrowth Differ. 3:541-548, 1992; and

Stanbridge, E. J.: Suppression of malignancy in human cells. Nature260:17-20, 1976.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ST5 are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 140750, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Suppression of tumorigenicity 5 (ST5, AccessionNP_(—)631896.1) is another GAM66 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ST5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ST5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ST5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Suppression oftumorigenicity 5 (ST5, Accession NP_(—)631896.1), a gene whichpreferentially binds to the SH3 domain of c-Abl kinase, and acts as aregulator of MAPK1/ERK2 kinase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ST5.

The function of ST5 has been established by previous studies. Thetumorigenicity of HeLa cells in nude mice can be suppressed by theaddition of a normal human chromosome 11 in somatic cell hybrids(Stanbridge, 1976; Klinger, 1980); see 191181 for description of atumor-suppressor gene located on 11q. Lichy et al. (1992) isolated aHeLa cell line that displayed morphologic features of the nontumorigenichybrids, demonstrated reduced tumorigenicity in nude mice, and showed an85% reduction in alkaline phosphatase, a consistent marker of thetumorigenic phenotype in these cells. This cell line, designated F2,contained a single exogenous cDNA, which was recovered by polymerasechain reaction (PCR) and designated HTS1 because of its probableassociation with ‘HeLa tumor suppression.’ In nontumorigenic hybrids,RNA species of 2.8, 3.1, and 4.6 kb were identified. In 2 tumorigenichybrid lines, the 2.8-kb species was markedly reduced or absent. Whereas3 nontumorigenic human keratinocyte lines expressed all 3 RNA species,several tumorigenic cervical carcinoma cell lines lacked the 2.8-kbspecies. The HTS1 gene was localized to 11p15 by in situ hybridization,confirming the assignment to chromosome 11 by somatic cell hybridanalysis. Lichy et al. (1992) reviewed previous evidence indicating thepresence of a tumor suppressor gene in the 11p15 region; see 194071 and185440.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lichy, J. H.; Modi, W. S.; Seuanez, H. N.; Howley, P. M.: Identificationof a human chromosome 11 gene which is differentially regulated intumorigenic and nontumorigenic somatic cell hybrids of HeLa cells. CellGrowth Differ. 3:541-548, 1992; and

Stanbridge, E. J.: Suppression of malignancy in human cells. Nature260:17-20, 1976.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ST5 are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 140750, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Stromal antigen 2 (STAG2, Accession NP_(—)006594.3) isanother GAM66 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STAG2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by STAG2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STAG2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11828, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Stromal antigen 2(STAG2, Accession NP_(—)006594.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with STAG2.

Striatin, calmodulin binding protein 3 (STRN3, Accession NP_(—)055389.1)is another GAM66 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STRN3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by STRN3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSTRN3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14812, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Striatin,calmodulin binding protein 3 (STRN3, Accession NP_(—)055389.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with STRN3.

Tyrosinase-related protein 1 (TYRP1, Accession NP_(—)000541.1) isanother GAM66 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TYRP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TYRP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TYRP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14058, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Tyrosinase-relatedprotein 1 (TYRP1, Accession NP_(—)000541.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM66 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TYRP1.

Ubiquitin associated protein 1 (UBAP1, Accession NP_(—)057609.2) isanother GAM66 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBAP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by UBAP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBAP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14677, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitinassociated protein 1 (UBAP1, Accession NP_(—)057609.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with UBAP1.

XT3 (Accession NP_(—)071800.1) is another GAM66 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. XT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byXT3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XT3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9880, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM66 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of XT3 (AccessionNP_(—)071800.1), a gene which is a Kidney-specific orphan transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with XT3.

The function of XT3 has been established by previous studies. Na(+) andCl(-)-coupled transporter proteins mediate transit of structurallyrelated small hydrophilic substances across plasma membranes. Thesetransporters are structurally related to a small subgroup of proteinswith no known substrates. By screening a mouse kidney cDNA library, Nashet al. (1998) obtained cDNAs encoding 2 members of this subgroup, Xt2and Xt3. Using mouse Xt3 to screen a human kidney cDNA library, theyobtained a partial sequence encoding human XT3. Sequence analysispredicted that the mouse sequence, approximately 88% identical to humanXT3 and rat B21a, contains 12 potential transmembrane domains. Northernblot analysis detected 3.2- and 4.0-kb XT3 transcripts in human kidneyand small intestine, with no expression detected in other tissues.Expression was slightly higher in kidney, where an 8.5-kb transcript wasalso detected. Immunofluorescence microscopy demonstrated expression onthe plasma membrane of transfected cells. Nash et al. (1998) testednumerous substrates but failed to identify a compound transported byXt3. Nash et al. (1998) mapped the mouse Xt3 gene to chromosome 9, nearthe telomere. Scott (2001) mapped the human XT3 gene to chromosome 3based on sequence similarity between the XT3 sequence (GenBank AF075260)and a chromosome 3 clone (GenBank AC005669).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nash, S. R.; Giros, B.; Kingsmore, S. F.; Kim, K. M.; El-Mestikawy, S.;Dong, Q.; Fumagalli, F.; Seldin, M. F.; Caron, M. G.: Cloning, genestructure and genomic localization of an orphan transporter from mousekidney with six alternatively-spliced isoforms. Receptors Channels6:113-128, 1998; and

Scott, A. F.: Personal Communication. Baltimore, Md., 2/5/2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of XT3 are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605616, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. XT3 (Accession NP_(—)064593.1) is another GAM66 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. XT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by XT3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XT3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9880, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of XT3 (AccessionNP_(—)064593.1), a gene which is a Kidney-specific orphan transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM66 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with XT3.

The function of XT3 has been established by previous studies. Na(+) andCl(-)-coupled transporter proteins mediate transit of structurallyrelated small hydrophilic substances across plasma membranes. Thesetransporters are structurally related to a small subgroup of proteinswith no known substrates. By screening a mouse kidney cDNA library, Nashet al. (1998) obtained cDNAs encoding 2 members of this subgroup, Xt2and Xt3. Using mouse Xt3 to screen a human kidney cDNA library, theyobtained a partial sequence encoding human XT3. Sequence analysispredicted that the mouse sequence, approximately 88% identical to humanXT3 and rat B21a, contains 12 potential transmembrane domains. Northernblot analysis detected 3.2- and 4.0-kb XT3 transcripts in human kidneyand small intestine, with no expression detected in other tissues.Expression was slightly higher in kidney, where an 8.5-kb transcript wasalso detected. Immunofluorescence microscopy demonstrated expression onthe plasma membrane of transfected cells. Nash et al. (1998) testednumerous substrates but failed to identify a compound transported byXt3. Nash et al. (1998) mapped the mouse Xt3 gene to chromosome 9, nearthe telomere. Scott (2001) mapped the human XT3 gene to chromosome 3based on sequence similarity between the XT3 sequence (GenBank AF075260)and a chromosome 3 clone (GenBank AC005669).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nash, S. R.; Giros, B.; Kingsmore, S. F.; Kim, K. M.; El-Mestikawy, S.;Dong, Q.; Fumagalli, F.; Seldin, M. F.; Caron, M. G.: Cloning, genestructure and genomic localization of an orphan transporter from mousekidney with six alternatively-spliced isoforms. Receptors Channels6:113-128, 1998; and

Scott, A. F.: Personal Communication. Baltimore, Md., 2/5/2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of XT3 are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605616, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Zinc finger protein 313 (ZNF313, Accession NP_(—)061153.1) isanother GAM66 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF313 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ZNF313, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF313BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8054, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM66 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:238.

Another function of GAM66 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein313 (ZNF313, Accession NP_(—)061153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM66include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF313.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 67 (GAM67), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM67 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM67 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM67 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM67 gene encodes a GAM67 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM67 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:37, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:37 islocated at position 38369449 relative to chromosome 17.

GAM67 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM67 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM67 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM67 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM67 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:37, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM67folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM67 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA is designated SEQID:282, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM67 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM67 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM67target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM67 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM67 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM67 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM67 target RNA into GAM67 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM67 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM67 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM67 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM67 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM67 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM67 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM67 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM67 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 2 (juvenile) (ALS2, AccessionNP_(—)065970.1) is a GAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ALS2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ALS2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofALS2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12702, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

A function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Amyotrophic lateralsclerosis 2 (juvenile) (ALS2, Accession NP_(—)065970.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ALS2.

Adenomatosis polyposis coli (APC, Accession NP_(—)000029.1) is anotherGAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APC BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby APC, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10697, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Adenomatosispolyposis coli (APC, Accession NP_(—)000029.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM67 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with APC.

Rho gtpase activating protein 8 (ARHGAP8, Accession NP_(—)060171.2) isanother GAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ARHGAP8, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ARHGAP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12147, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Rho gtpaseactivating protein 8 (ARHGAP8, Accession NP_(—)060171.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGAP8.

Aryl-hydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator 2 (ARNT2, AccessionNP_(—)055677.1) is another GAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARNT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARNT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ARNT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19883, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Aryl-hydrocarbonreceptor nuclear translocator 2 (ARNT2, Accession NP_(—)055677.1), agene which specifically recognizes the xenobiotic response element(xre). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARNT2.

The function of ARNT2 has been established by previous studies. Hiroseet al. (1996) determined that Arnt2 interacts with mouse AhR and Sim asefficiently as Arnt and that the Arnt2-AhR complex recognizes andspecifically binds the xenobiotic responsive element (XRE) sequence. InDNA transfection experiments, Arnt2 rescued XRE-driven reporter geneactivity in Arnt mutant cells. RNA blot analysis detected restrictedexpression of Arnt2 in the brains and kidneys of adult mice, in contrastto the ubiquitous expression of Arnt. In situ hybridization experimentsdemonstrated expression of Arnt2 exclusively in the dorsal region of thespinal cord and branchial arch-1, whereas Arnt expression was broadlydistributed in the ventral portion of the mesodermal and endodermaltissues.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of ARNT2.To assess the role of ARNT2 in development and determine functionaloverlap with ARNT, Keith et al. (2001) generated a targeted nullmutation of the murine Arnt2 locus. Arnt2 -/- embryos died perinatallyand exhibited impaired hypothalamic development, phenotypes previouslyobserved for a targeted mutation in the murine Sim1 gene and consistentwith the proposal by Michaud et al. (2000) that Arnt2 and Sim1 form anessential heterodimer in vivo. In addition, cultured Arnt2 -/-neuronsdisplayed decreased hypoxic induction of HIF1A target genes,demonstrating formally that ARNT2/HIF1A complexes regulateoxygen-responsive genes. Finally, a strong genetic interaction betweenArnt and Arnt2 mutations was observed, indicating that either gene canfulfill essential functions in a dose-dependent manner before embryonicday 8.5. These results demonstrated that Arnt and Arnt2 have both uniqueand overlapping essential functions in embryonic development.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for ARNT2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hirose, K.; Morita, M.; Ema, M.; Mimura, J.; Hamada, H.; Fujii, H.;Saijo, Y.; Gotoh, O.; Sogawa, K.; Fujii-Kuriyama, Y.: cDNA cloning andtissue-specific expression of a novel basic helix-loop-helix/PAS factor(Arnt2) with close sequence similarity to the aryl hydrocarbon receptornuclear translocator (Arnt). Molec. Cell. Biol. 16:1706-1713, 1996; and

Keith, B.; Adelman, D. M.; Simon, M. C.: Targeted mutation of the murinearylhydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator 2 (Arnt2) gene revealspartial redundancy with Arnt. Proc. Nat. Ac.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ARNT2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606036, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. BRD8 (Accession NP_(—)006687.2) is another GAM67 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BRD8 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BRD8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRD8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of BRD8 (AccessionNP_(—)006687.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BRD8.

C14orf137 (Accession NP_(—)075601.1) is another GAM67 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9342, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of C14orf137(Accession NP_(—)075601.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf137.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 108 (C20orf108, AccessionNP_(—)543011.1) is another GAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf108 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf108, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf108 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4739,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 108 (C20orf108, Accession NP_(—)543011.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf108.

Cell division cycle 25a (CDC25A, Accession NP_(—)001780.1) is anotherGAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDC25A BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CDC25A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC25ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19913, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Cell division cycle25a (CDC25A, Accession NP_(—)001780.1), a gene which is a tyrosineprotein phosphatase required for progression of the cell cycle. andtherefore may be associated with Oncogenesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM67 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Oncogenesis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC25A.

The function of CDC25A has been established by previous studies. Whenexposed to ionizing radiation, eukaryotic cells activate checkpointpathways to delay the progression of the cell cycle. Defects in theionizing radiation-induced S-phase checkpoint cause ‘radioresistant DNAsynthesis,’ a phenomenon that has been identified in cancer-pronepatients suffering from ataxia-telangiectasia. The CDC25A phosphataseactivates CDK2, needed for DNA synthesis, but becomes degraded inresponse to DNA damage or stalled replication. Falck et al. (2001)reported a functional link between ATM (OMIM Ref. No. 208900),checkpoint signaling kinase CHK2 (OMIM Ref. No. 604373), and CDC25A, andimplicated this mechanism in controlling the S-phase checkpoint. Falcket al. (2001) showed that ionizing radiation-induced destruction ofCDC25A requires both ATM and the CHK2-mediated phosphorylation of CDC25Aon serine-123. An ionizing radiation-induced loss of CDC25A proteinprevents dephosphorylation of CDK2 and leads to a transient blockade ofDNA replication. Falck et al. (2001) also showed that tumor-associatedCHK2 alleles cannot bind or phosphorylate CDC25A, and that cellsexpressing these CHK2 alleles, elevated CDC25A, or a CDK2 mutant unableto undergo inhibitory phosphorylation (OMIM Ref. No. CDK2AF) fail toinhibit DNA synthesis when irradiated. Falck et al. (2001) concludedthat their results support CHK2 as a candidate tumor suppressor, andidentify the ATM-CHK2-CDC25A-CDK2 pathway as a genomic integritycheckpoint that prevents radioresistant DNA synthesis. Falck et al.(2002) demonstrated that experimental blockade of either the NBS1 (OMIMRef. No. 602667)-MRE11 (OMIM Ref. No. 600814) function or theCHK2-triggered events leads to a partial radioresistant DNA synthesisphenotype in human cells. In contrast, concomitant interference withNBS1-MRE11 and the CHK2-CDC25A-CDK2 pathways entirely abolishesinhibition of DNA synthesis induced by ionizing radiation, resulting incomplete radioresistant DNA synthesis analogous to that caused bydefective ATM. In addition, CDK2-dependent loading of CDC45 (OMIM Ref.No. 603465) onto replication origins, a prerequisite for recruitment ofDNA polymerase, was prevented upon irradiation of normal orNBS1/MRE11-defective cells but not cells with defective ATM. Falck etal. (2002) concluded that in response to ionizing radiation,phosphorylation of NBS1 and CHK2 by ATM triggers 2 parallel branches ofthe DNA damage-dependent S-phase checkpoint that cooperate by inhibitingdistinct steps of DNA replication. To protect genome integrity andensure survival, eukaryotic cells exposed to genotoxic stress ceaseproliferating to provide time for DNA repair. Mailand et al. (2000)demonstrated that human cells respond to ultraviolet light or ionizingradiation by rapid, ubiquitin- and proteosome-dependent proteindegradation of CDC25A, a phosphatase that is required for progressionfrom G1 to S phase of the cell cycle. This response involved activatedCHK1 protein kinase (OMIM Ref. No. 603078) but not the p53 (OMIM Ref.No. 191170) pathway, and the persisting inhibitory tyrosinephosphorylation of CDK2 (OMIM Ref. No. 116953) blocked entry into Sphase and DNA replication. CDC25A- dependent cell cycle arrest occurs 1to 2 hours after ultraviolet radiation, whereas the p53-p21 axis affectsthe cell cycle only several hours after ultraviolet treatment. Mailandet al. (2000) thus concluded that the checkpoint response to DNA damageoccurs in 2 waves. Overexpression of CDC25A bypassed the mechanism ofcell cycle arrest, leading to enhanced DNA damage and decreased cellsurvival. Mailand et al. (2000) concluded that the results identifiedspecific degradation of CDC25A as part of the DNA damage checkpointmechanism and suggested how CDC25A overexpression in human cancers mightcontribute to tumorigenesis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mailand, N.; Falck, J.; Lukas, C.; Syljuasen, R. G.; Welcker, M.;Bartek, J.; Lukas, J.: Rapid destruction of human Cdc25A in response toDNA damage. Science 288:1425-1429, 2000; and

Falck, J.; Mailand, N.; Syljuasen, R. G.; Bartek, J.; Lukas, J.: TheATM-Chk2-Cdc25A checkpoint pathway guards against radioresistant DNAsynthesis. Nature 410:842-847, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CDC25A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 116947, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cadherin 12, type 2 (n-cadherin 2) (CDH12, AccessionNP_(—)004052.2) is another GAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH12 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDH12, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDH12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4140, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 12, type 2(n-cadherin 2) (CDH12, Accession NP_(—)004052.2) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH12.

COE2 (Accession XP_(—)034639.1) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. COE2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by COE2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of COE2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5083, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of COE2 (AccessionXP_(—)034639.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COE2.

Collagen, type iv, alpha 2 (COL4A2, Accession NP_(—)001837.1) is anotherGAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL4A2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by COL4A2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL4A2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1689, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type iv,alpha 2 (COL4A2, Accession NP_(—)001837.1), a gene which is a member ofa subfamily of collagen extracellular matrix proteins. and therefore maybe associated with Alport disease,goodpasture antigen. Accordingly,utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Alportdisease,goodpasture antigen, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with COL4A2.

The function of COL4A2 has been established by previous studies. SeeCOL4A1 (OMIM Ref. No. 120130). Type IV collagen is associated withlaminin, entactin, and heparan sulfate proteoglycans to form thesheetlike basement membranes that separate epithelium from connectivetissue. The dispersion of the other collagen genes helps to avoidunequal crossing-over. Because the alpha-1 and alpha-2 chains of type IVcollagen are highly divergent, close proximity on chromosome 13 carriesless hazard of a disruptive event than might otherwise be the case. Onthe other hand, their coordinate regulation may be enhanced by the closesituation. Brazel et al. (1988) determined sequences of cDNA and proteinof the N-terminal 60% of the COL4A2 chain. Aligning the 2-alpha chainsof type IV collagen from the N-terminus, they concluded that the alpha-2chain has 43 more amino acids than the alpha-1 chain. Twenty-one ofthese additional residues form a disulfide-bridged loop within thetriple helix, which is unique among all known collagens. The Goodpastureantigen appears to be part of the type IV collagen molecule.Abnormalities in or absence of the Goodpasture antigen has been claimedin Alport disease The 2 subunit genes COL4A1 (OMIM Ref. No. 120130) andCOL4A2 are transcribed divergently from a common promoter. They bothcontain activating elements which are indispensable for efficienttranscription. Moreover, Haniel et al. (1995) demonstrated a novelsilencer element within the human COL4A2 gene and localized it bydeletion mapping to a 24-bp region within the third intron of the gene.The element is able to inhibit the promoters of both COL4A genes, aswell as the unrelated herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase promoter,largely independent of its position and orientation relative to thetranscription start site of the promoter. The silencer element isspecifically recognized by a nuclear protein called SILBF. Mutationstudies and deletion analysis by Haniel et al. (1995) demonstrated thatbinding of SILBF is not only necessary but also sufficient for thesilencing function

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Brazel, D.; Pollner, R.; Oberbaumer, I.; Kuhn, K.: Human basementmembrane collagen (type IV): the amino acid sequence of the alpha-2(IV)chain and its comparison with the alpha-1(IV) chain reveals deletions inthe alpha-1(IV) chain. Europ. J. Biochem. 172:35-42, 1988; and

Haniel, A.; Welge-Lussen, U.; Kuhn, K.; Poschl, E.: Identification andcharacterization of a novel transcriptional silencer in the humancollagen type IV gene COL4A2. J. Biol. Chem. 270.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of COL4A2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120090, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cartilage acidic protein 1 (CRTAC1, Accession NP_(—)060528.1)is another GAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRTAC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CRTAC1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCRTAC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15719, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Cartilage acidicprotein 1 (CRTAC1, Accession NP_(—)060528.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM67 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CRTAC1.

Cullin 3 (CUL3, Accession NP_(—)003581.1) is another GAM67 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CUL3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CUL3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CUL3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15180, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Cullin 3 (CUL3,Accession NP_(—)003581.1), a gene which may target other proteins forubiquitin-dependent proteolysis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CUL3.

The function of CUL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM32.1. Cytochrome p450,subfamily ivf, polypeptide 3 (leukotriene b4 omega hydroxylase) (CYP4F3,Accession NP_(—)000887.1) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP4F3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP4F3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP4F3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5739, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily ivf, polypeptide 3 (leukotriene b4 omega hydroxylase) (CYP4F3,Accession NP_(—)000887.1), a gene which converts leukotriene B4 into theless active 20-hydroxy-leukotriene B4. Accordingly, utilities of GAM67include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CYP4F3.

The function of CYP4F3 has been established by previous studies.Leukotrienes are a group of bioactive compounds that play importantroles in such processes as inflammation. Kikuta et al. (1993) isolated acDNA for the human leukotriene B4 omega-hydroxylase (LTB4H), an enzymewhich catalyzes the omega-hydroxylation of leukotriene B4. Their cDNAencoded a 520-amino acid protein with a predicted molecular weight of59,805 Da. The deduced amino acid sequence contains a cysteine in theconserved heme-binding domain near the C-terminus, which is acharacteristic feature of the cytochrome P450 superfamily; the proteinshares 31 to 44% similarity with CYP4A, CYP4B (OMIM Ref. No. 124075),and CYP4C. Kikuta et al. (1993) detected transcript from the LTB4H genein polymorphonuclear leukocytes and leukocytes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kikuta, Y.; Kato, M.; Yamashita, Y.; Miyauchi, Y.; Tanaka, K.; Kamada,N.; Kusunose, M.: Human leukotriene B4 omega-hydroxylase (CYP4F3) gene:molecular cloning and chromosomal localization. DNA Cell Biol.17:221-230, 1998; and

Kikuta, Y.; Kusunose, E.; Endo, K.; Yamamoto, S.; Sogawa, K.;Fujii-Kuriyama, Y.; Kusunose, M.: A novel form of cytochrome P-450family 4 in human polymorphonuclear leukocytes: cDNA cl.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CYP4F3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601270, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. E2f transcription factor 3 (E2F3, Accession NP_(—)001940.1)is another GAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. E2F3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by E2F3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofE2F3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15738, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of E2f transcriptionfactor 3 (E2F3, Accession NP_(—)001940.1), a gene which binds dna andcontrols cell-cycle progression from g1 to s phase. and therefore may beassociated with Hereditary autosomal dominant myoclonus dystonia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Hereditary autosomal dominant myoclonus dystonia, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with E2F3.

The function of E2F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. FLJ22031 (AccessionNP_(—)079350.1) is another GAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ22031 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22031, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ22031 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19766,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22031 (AccessionNP_(—)079350.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22031.

FLJ23168 (Accession NP_(—)079331.2) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23168 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23168,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23168 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16056, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23168 (AccessionNP_(—)079331.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23168.

FLJ32065 (Accession NP_(—)694577.1) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32065 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32065,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32065 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5508, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32065 (AccessionNP_(—)694577.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32065.

FLJ34766 (Accession NP_(—)848597.1) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ34766 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34766,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34766 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34766 (AccessionNP_(—)848597.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ34766.

FLJ40201 (Accession NP_(—)689820.1) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ40201 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40201,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40201 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9705, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40201 (AccessionNP_(—)689820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ40201.

Frizzled homolog 4 (drosophila) (FZD4, Accession NP_(—)036325.2) isanother GAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FZD4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FZD4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FZD4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2889, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Frizzled homolog 4(drosophila) (FZD4, Accession NP_(—)036325.2), a gene which may functionin cell polarity, cell fate specification and cancer; similar tofrizzled receptor family, has seven transmembrane domains and thereforemay be associated with Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy.Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with FZD4.

The function of FZD4 has been established by previous studies. Membersof the ‘frizzled’ (FZ) gene family (see OMIM Ref. No. 601766) encode7-transmembrane domain proteins that are receptors for Wnt (see OMIMRef. No. 164975) signaling proteins. By screening a human fetal lungcDNA library with an FZD4 cDNA fragment isolated from a human gastriccancer cDNA pool, Kirikoshi et al. (1999) obtained a full-length cDNA ofFZD4. FZD4 encodes a deduced 537-amino acid protein that has acysteine-rich domain in the N-terminal extracellular region, 2 cysteineresidues in the second and third extracellular loops, 2 N-linkedglycosylation extracellular sites, and the S/T-X-V motif in the Cterminus. Amino acid sequence identity with other FZD proteins rangedfrom 39 to 52% in the N terminus to 42 to 69% in the transmembranedomains. Northern blot analysis revealed expression of a 7.7-kbtranscript in large amounts in adult heart, skeletal muscle, ovary, andfetal kidney, in moderate amounts in adult liver, kidney, pancreas,spleen, and fetal lung, and in small amounts in placenta, adult lung,prostate, testis, colon, fetal brain, and liver. Expression was alsostrong in HeLa cells but not in several cancer cell lines. Familialexudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) is a hereditary ocular disordercharacterized by a failure of peripheral retinal vascularization. Lociassociated with FEVR map to 11q13-q23 (EVR1; 133780), Xp11.4 (EVR2;305390), and 11p13-p12 (EVR3; 605750). In a large Canadian family ofBritish descent, Robitaille et al. (2002) demonstrated linkage to11q13-q23 for autosomal dominant FEVR and refined the disease locus to agenomic region spanning 1.55 Mb. The region contained the FZD4 gene,which they subjected to mutation search and identified in affectedindividuals a deletion of 6 nucleotides, 1479-1484, resulting indeletion of 2 highly conserved amino acids, met493 and trp494. In asecond small family they found a deletion of 2 nucleotides, 1501-1502,that resulted in a frameshift at leu501, creating a stop codon atresidue 533. Both mutations were located in exon 2 and altered theseventh transmembrane domain and the intracellular carboxy-terminaltail, respectively. No mutations in FZD4 were detected in 3 other smallfamilies with FEVR. Robitaille et al. (2002) presented data indicatingthat the changes in FZD4 in these families with autosomal dominant FEVRrepresented loss of function mutations.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kirikoshi, H.; Sagara, N.; Koike, J.; Tanaka, K.; Sekihara, H.; Hirai,M.; Katoh, M.: Molecular cloning and characterization of humanfrizzled-4 on chromosome 11q14-q21. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.264:955-961, 1999; and

Robitaille, J.; MacDonald, M. L. E.; Kaykas, A.; Sheldahl, L. C.;Zeisler, J.; Dube, M.-P.; Zhang, L.-H.; Singaraja, R. R.; Guernsey, D.L.; Zhang, B.; Siebert, L. F.; Hoskin-Mott, A.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FZD4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604579, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Hydroxyacyl-coenzyme a dehydrogenase/3-ketoacyl-coenzyme athiolase/enoyl-coenzyme a hydratase (trifunctional protein), alphasubunit (HADHA, Accession NP_(—)000173.2) is another GAM67 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HADHA BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HADHA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HADHA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition ofHydroxyacyl-coenzyme a dehydrogenase/3-ketoacyl-coenzyme athiolase/enoyl-coenzyme a hydratase (trifunctional protein), alphasubunit (HADHA, Accession NP_(—)000173.2) . Accordingly, utilities ofGAM67 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HADHA.

Potassium voltage-gated channel, delayed-rectifier, subfamily s, member2 (KCNS2, Accession XP_(—)043106.1) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNS2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNS2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNS2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16743, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, delayed-rectifier, subfamily s, member 2 (KCNS2,Accession XP_(—)043106.1), a gene which mediates the voltage-dependentpotassium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Accordingly,utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNS2.

The function of KCNS2 has been established by previous studies. SeeKCNS1 (OMIM Ref. No. 602905). By searching an expressed sequence tag(EST) database with the peptide sequence of the silent Kv8.1 alphasubunit, Salinas et al. (1997) identified human cDNAs encoding KCNS2,which they called Kv9.2. Using these ESTs, the authors isolated a mouseKcns2 cDNA from a brain cDNA library. The predicted 477-amino acid Kcns2protein has all of the structural characteristics of an outwardrectifier Kv alpha subunit, namely 6 transmembrane domains, atransmembrane region with 5 positively charged amino acids, and aconserved pore-forming region. Several putative phosphorylation sitesare located in the cytoplasmic regions. Northern blot analysis showedthat Kcns2 is expressed only in the brain. In situ hybridizationdetected high levels of Kcns2 mRNA in the olfactory bulb, cerebralcortex, hippocampal formation, habenula, basolateral amygdaloid nuclei,and cerebellum; expression was also found in the retina and spinal cord.Salinas et al. (1997) demonstrated that Kcns2 does not have potassiumchannel activity by itself but can modulate the activities of the Kv2.1(see OMIM Ref. No. KCNB1; 600397) and Kv2.2 alpha subunits. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization and radiation hybrid mapping, Banfiet al. (1996) mapped an EST (GenBank R19352) corresponding to the humanKCNS2 gene (Salinas et al., 1997) to 8q22.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Banfi, S.; Borsani, G.; Rossi, E.; Bernard, L.; Guffanti, A.; Rubboli,F.; Marchitiello, A.; Giglio, S.; Coluccia, E.; Zollo, M.; Zuffardi, O.;Ballabio, A.: Identification and mapping of human cDNAs homologous toDrosophila mutant genes through EST database searching. Nature Genet.13:167-174, 1996; and

Salinas, M.; Duprat, F.; Heurteaux, C.; Hugnot, J.-P.; Lazdunski, M.:New modulatory alpha subunits for mammalian Shab K(+) channels. J. Biol.Chem. 272:24371-24379, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNS2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602906, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA0182 (Accession XP_(—)050495.4) is another GAM67 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0182 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIAA0182, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0182 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16445, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0182 (AccessionXP_(—)050495.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0182.

KIAA0298 (Accession XP_(—)084529.6) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0298 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0298,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0298 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2259, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0298 (AccessionXP_(—)084529.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0298.

KIAA0368 (Accession XP_(—)036708.6) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0368 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0368,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0368 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19247, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0368 (AccessionXP_(—)036708.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0368.

KIAA0514 (Accession NP_(—)055511.1) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0514 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0514,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0514 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16457, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0514 (AccessionNP_(—)055511.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0514.

KIAA0774 (Accession XP_(—)166270.1) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0774 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0774,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0774 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19740, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0774 (AccessionXP_(—)166270.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0774.

KIAA1359 (Accession XP_(—)116034.2) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1359 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1359,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1359 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2094, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1359 (AccessionXP_(—)116034.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1359.

KIAA1443 (Accession NP_(—)065885.1) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1443 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1443,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1443 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1443 (AccessionNP_(—)065885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1443.

KIAA1724 (Accession XP_(—)040280.2) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1724 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1724,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1724 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5509, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1724 (AccessionXP_(—)040280.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1724.

KIAA1853 (Accession XP_(—)045184.1) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1853 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1853,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1853 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16006, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1853 (AccessionXP_(—)045184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1853.

KIAA1946 (Accession NP_(—)803237.1) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1946 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1946,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1946 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10647, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1946 (AccessionNP_(—)803237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1946.

Karyopherin alpha 3 (importin alpha 4) (KPNA3, Accession NP_(—)002258.1)is another GAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KPNA3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by KPNA3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofKPNA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15262, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Karyopherin alpha 3(importin alpha 4) (KPNA3, Accession NP_(—)002258.1), a gene which seemsto act as a cytosolic receptor for both simple and bipartite nls motifs.Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KPNA3.

The function of KPNA3 has been established by previous studies. Thetransport of molecules between the nucleus and the cytoplasm ineukaryotic cells is mediated by the nuclear pore complex (NPC), whichconsists of 60 to 100 proteins and is probably 120 million daltons inmolecular size. Small molecules (up to 70 kD) can pass through thenuclear pore by nonselective diffusion; larger molecules are transportedby an active process. Most nuclear proteins contain short basic aminoacid sequences known as nuclear localization signals (NLSs). The importof nuclear proteins from cytoplasm to nucleus occurs in 2 steps. First,nuclear proteins are recognized by cytoplasmic NLS receptors and bind tothe cytoplasmic face of the NPC. Second, the NLS substrates aretransported to the interior of the nucleus through the NPC; this steprequires ATP hydrolysis. In extracts from Xenopus oocytes, Moore andBlobel (1992) identified 2 fractions, A and B, that contributerespectively to the first and second steps of nuclear import. Seekaryopherin alpha-1 (KPNA1; 600686) and alpha-2 (KPNA2; 600685). From ahuman fetal brain cDNA library, Takeda et al. (1997) isolated andcharacterized a novel gene, designated KPNA3, encoding a protein highlyhomologous to certain nuclear transport proteins of Xenopus and human.The complete cDNA clone contained an open reading frame of 1,563 bpencoding 521 amino acids. The predicted amino acid sequence shows 48%,45%, and 48% identity with Xenopus importin, yeast SRP1, and human RCH1(KPNA2), respectively. The similarities among these proteins suggestedthat karyopherin alpha-3 may be involved in the nuclear transportsystem. Kohler et al. (1997) isolated a human KPNA3 cDNA. The predictedKPNA3 protein contains an N-terminal importin-beta-binding (IBB) domain,8 armadillo repeats, and a C-terminal acidic region, all of which arecharacteristics of importin-alphas. Of the known human importin-alphas,KPNA3 shares the highest sequence identity with KPNA4 (OMIM Ref. No.602970). Northern blot analysis detected a 4.6-kb KPNA3 transcript inall tissues tested. However, expression levels varied considerably amongtissues, with the highest expression in testis and colon and the lowestexpression in liver, kidney, and peripheral blood leukocytes

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kohler, M.; Ansieau, S.; Prehn, S.; Leutz, A.; Haller, H.; Hartmann, E.:Cloning of two novel human importin-alpha subunits and analysis of theexpression pattern of the importin-alpha protein family. FEBS Lett.417:104-108, 1997; and

Moore, M. S.; Blobel, G.: The two steps of nuclear import, targeting tothe nuclear envelope and translocation through the nuclear pore, requiredifferent cytosolic factors. Cell 69:93.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KPNA3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601892, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. LOC133418 (Accession XP_(—)059649.4) is another GAM67 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC133418 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC133418, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC133418 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5908, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of LOC133418(Accession XP_(—)059649.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC133418.

LOC149050 (Accession XP_(—)017261.1) is another GAM67 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149050 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149050, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149050 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of LOC149050(Accession XP_(—)017261.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149050.

LOC196403 (Accession XP_(—)116915.2) is another GAM67 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196403 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196403, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196403 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of LOC196403(Accession XP_(—)116915.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196403.

LOC221042 (Accession XP_(—)167669.2) is another GAM67 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221042 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221042, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221042 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9749, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of LOC221042(Accession XP_(—)167669.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221042.

LOC223075 (Accession XP_(—)167336.2) is another GAM67 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC223075 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC223075, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC223075 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2240, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of LOC223075(Accession XP_(—)167336.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC223075.

LOC253842 (Accession XP_(—)173230.1) is another GAM67 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253842 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253842, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253842 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5240, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of LOC253842(Accession XP_(—)173230.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253842.

LOC283658 (Accession XP_(—)211150.1) is another GAM67 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283658 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283658, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283658 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of LOC283658(Accession XP_(—)211150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283658.

LOC284355 (Accession XP_(—)209160.1) is another GAM67 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284355 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284355, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284355 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13410, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of LOC284355(Accession XP_(—)209160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284355.

LOC284678 (Accession XP_(—)209318.1) is another GAM67 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284678 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284678, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284678 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17988, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of LOC284678(Accession XP_(—)209318.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284678.

LOC284988 (Accession XP_(—)209429.2) is another GAM67 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284988 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284988, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284988 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11370, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of LOC284988(Accession XP_(—)209429.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284988.

LOC286209 (Accession XP_(—)209946.1) is another GAM67 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286209 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286209, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286209 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of LOC286209(Accession XP_(—)209946.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286209.

LOC286562 (Accession XP_(—)210107.1) is another GAM67 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6979, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of LOC286562(Accession XP_(—)210107.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286562.

LOC339600 (Accession XP_(—)295014.1) is another GAM67 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339600 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339600, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339600 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15712, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of LOC339600(Accession XP_(—)295014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339600.

LOC93097 (Accession XP_(—)049221.1) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC93097 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93097,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93097 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of LOC93097 (AccessionXP_(—)049221.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC93097.

MGC10715 (Accession NP_(—)077301.4) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC10715 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10715,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10715 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13051, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of MGC10715 (AccessionNP_(—)077301.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC10715.

Opsin 1 (cone pigments), long-wave-sensitive (color blindness, protan)(OPN1LW, Accession XP_(—)301073.1) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. OPN1LW BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OPN1LW,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OPN1LW BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11329, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Opsin 1 (conepigments), long-wave-sensitive (color blindness, protan) (OPN1LW,Accession XP_(—)301073.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with OPN1LW.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663164.1) isanother GAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1991, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663164.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663163.1) isanother GAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1991, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663163.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory subunit 10 (PPP1R10, AccessionNP_(—)002705.2) is another GAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPP1R10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPP1R10, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PPP1R10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14628,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase1, regulatory subunit 10 (PPP1R10, Accession NP_002705.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPP1R10.

Rab interacting factor (RABIF, Accession NP_(—)002862.2) is anotherGAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RABIF BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RABIF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RABIFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19664, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Rab interactingfactor (RABIF, Accession NP_(—)002862.2), a gene which is involved inthe regulation of intracellular vesicular transport. Accordingly,utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RABIF.

The function of RABIF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. RNPC4 (AccessionNP_(—)060577.2) is another GAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RNPC4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNPC4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RNPC4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1626, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of RNPC4 (AccessionNP_(—)060577.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNPC4.

Sterol regulatory element binding transcription factor 1 (SREBF1,Accession NP_(—)004167.3) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SREBF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SREBF1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SREBF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9185, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Sterol regulatoryelement binding transcription factor 1 (SREBF1, Accession NP_004167.3),a gene which is a transcriptional activator that binds to the sterolregulatory element 1. Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SREBF1.

The function of SREBF1 has been established by previous studies. SREBP1is synthesized as a 125-kD precursor that is attached to the nuclearmembrane and endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Wang et al. (1994) found thatin sterol- depleted cells, the membrane-bound precursor is cleaved togenerate a soluble N-terminal fragment (apparent molecular mass, 68 kD)that translocates to the nucleus. This fragment, which includes thebHLH-Zip domain, activates transcription of the genes for the LDLreceptor and HMG-CoA synthase (OMIM Ref. No. 142940). Sterols inhibitthe cleavage of SREBP1, and the 68-kD nuclear form is rapidlycatabolized, thereby reducing transcription.N-acetyl-leucyl-leucyl-norleucinal (ALLN), an inhibitor of neutralcysteine proteases, blocked the breakdown of the 68-kD form andsuperinduced sterol-regulated genes. Sterol-regulated proteolysis of amembrane-bound transcription factor is a novel mechanism by whichtranscription can be regulated by membrane lipids

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of SREBF1.Shimomura et al. (1998) produced transgenic mice that overexpressednuclear SREBP1C in adipose tissue under the control of theadipocyte-specific aP2 (OMIM Ref. No. 600434) enhancer/promoter. Thesemice exhibited many of the features of congenital generalizedlipodystrophy (BSCL; 269700). White fat failed to differentiate fully,and the size of the white fat deposits was markedly decreased. Brown fatwas hypertrophic and contained fat-laden cells resembling immature whitefat. Levels of mRNA encoding adipocyte differentiation markers,including leptin (OMIM Ref. No. 164160), were reduced, but levels ofPREF1 (OMIM Ref. No. 176290) and TNF-alpha (OMIM Ref. No. 191160) wereincreased. Marked insulin resistance with 60-fold elevation in plasmainsulin was observed. Diabetes mellitus with elevated blood glucose ofgreater than 300 mg/dl that failed to decline when insulin was injectedwas also seen. The transgenic mice had fatty liver from birth anddeveloped elevated plasma triglyceride levels later in life.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for SREBF1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shimomura, I.; Hammer, R. E.; Richardson, J. A.; Ikemoto, S.; Bashmakov,Y.; Goldstein, J. L.; Brown, M. S.: Insulin resistance and diabetesmellitus in transgenic mice expressing nuclear SREBP-1c in adiposetissue: model for congenital generalized lipodystrophy. Genes Dev.12:3182-3194, 1998; and

Wang, X.; Sato, R.; Brown, M. S.; Hua, X.; Goldstein, J. L.: SREBP-1, amembrane-bound transcription factor released by sterol-regulatedproteolysis. Cell 77:53-62, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SREBF1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 184756, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Synaptopodin 2 (SYNPO2, Accession XP_(—)050219.2) is anotherGAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYNPO2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SYNPO2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYNPO2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12148, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Synaptopodin 2(SYNPO2, Accession XP_(—)050219.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYNPO2.

Synaptotagmin xi (SYT11, Accession NP_(—)689493.2) is another GAM67target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT11 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2632, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin xi(SYT11, Accession NP_(—)689493.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT11.

Taf4 rna polymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associatedfactor, 135 kda (TAF4, Accession NP_(—)003176.1) is another GAM67 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAF4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTAF4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAF4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Taf4 rna polymeraseii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associated factor, 135 kda (TAF4,Accession NP_(—)003176.1), a gene which plays a central role inmediating promoter responses to various activators and repressors.Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TAF4.

The function of TAF4 has been established by previous studies.Transcription factor TFIID is a multiprotein complex composed of theTATA box-binding protein (TBP; 600075) and multiple TBP-associatedfactors (TAFs; OMIM Ref. No. 313650). Tanese et al. (1996) cloned cDNAsencoding 2 subunits of the human TFIID complex: TAFII130 (alsosymbolized TAF2C1) and TAFII100 (TAF2D; 601787). The longest partialcDNA representing human TAFII130 encodes the predicted C-terminal 947amino acids of the protein and 1.4 kb of 3-prime untranslated sequence;this cDNA appeared to be missing approximately 100 N-terminal aminoacids of TAFII130. Tanese et al. (1996) showed that recombinant TAFII100and TAFII130 associated with endogenous TAFs and TBP to form a TFIIDcomplex in transfected 293 cells. Their experiments also suggested arole for TAFII130 as a direct coactivator target for Sp1 (OMIM Ref. No.189906). See also TAF2C2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601689). By biochemicalpurification and genomic screening, Mengus et al. (1997) obtained afull-length cDNA encoding TAF2C1. Sequence analysis predicted that the1,083-amino acid protein contains a C-terminal domain and a centralregion highly homologous to those of TAF2C2. TAF2C1 expression was foundto enhance transactivation by the class II nuclear receptors RAR (seeOMIM Ref. No. 180240), THRA (see OMIM Ref. No. 190120), and VDR (OMIMRef. No. 601769) through activation function-2 in the C-terminalligand-binding domain.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mengus, G.; May, M.; Carre, L.; Chambon, P.; Davidson, I.: HumanTAF(II)135 potentiates transcriptional activation by the AF-2s of theretinoic acid, vitamin D3, and thyroid hormone receptors in mammaliancells. Genes Dev. 11:1381-1395, 1997; and

Tanese, N.; Saluja, D.; Vassallo, M. F.; Chen, J.-L.; Admon, A.:Molecular cloning and analysis of two subunits of the human TFIIDcomplex: hTAFII130 and hTAFII100. Proc. Nat. Acad. S.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TAF4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601796, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transmembrane 4 superfamily member 2 (TM4SF2, AccessionNP_(—)004606.2) is another GAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TM4SF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TM4SF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TM4SF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1003, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Transmembrane 4superfamily member 2 (TM4SF2, Accession NP_(—)004606.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TM4SF2.

Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2, j1 (ubc6 homolog, yeast) (UBE2J1,Accession NP_(—)057105.1) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UBE2J1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by UBE2J1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBE2J1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4859, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2, j1 (ubc6 homolog, yeast) (UBE2J1,Accession NP_(—)057105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UBE2J1.

UPF3B (Accession NP_(—)075386.1) is another GAM67 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UPF3B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by UPF3B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UPF3BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4390, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of UPF3B (AccessionNP_(—)075386.1), a gene which facilitates the export of spliced mRNAsand may function as a positive regulator for mannosylphosphatetransferase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UPF3B.

The function of UPF3B has been established by previous studies. Lykke-andersen et al. (2000) found that UPF2, UPF3A, and UPF3B were complexedwith UPF1 (RENT1; 601430) while in HeLa cell extracts. In intact cells,UPF3A and UPF3B were found to be nucleocytoplasmic shuttling proteins,while UPF2 was perinuclear, and UPF1 was cytoplasmic. UPF3A and UPF3Bassociated selectively with spliced beta-globin (OMIM Ref. No. 141900)mRNA in vivo, and tethering of any UPF protein to the 3-primeuntranslated region of beta-globin mRNA elicited NMD. These datasuggested that assembly of a dynamic human UPF complex initiates in thenucleus at mRNA exon-exon junctions and triggers NMD in the cytoplasmwhen recognized downstream of a translation termination site. Byimmunoprecipitation and immunoblot analyses of nucleoplasmic fractions,Kim et al. (2001) showed that UPF3A and UPF3B are associated in anRNase-resistant manner with Y14 (RBM8A; 605313), as well as with themRNA export factors ALY (OMIM Ref. No. 604171) and TAP (NXF1; 602647),in mRNA-protein complexes. UPF3 proteins appeared to bind immediatelyupstream of exon- exon junctions. Kim et al. (2001) concluded that UPF3proteins facilitate the export of spliced mRNAs by recruiting mRNAexport proteins. They proposed that UPF3 functions in NMD and travelswith the mRNA to the cytoplasm, where a leading translating ribosomedisplaces the UPF3-Y14 complexes from the mRNA.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lykke- andersen, J.; Shu, M.-D.; Steitz, J. A.: Human Upf proteinstarget an mRNA for nonsense-mediated decay when bound downstream of atermination codon. Cell 103:1121-1131, 2000; and

Kim, V. N.; Kataoka, N.; Dreyfuss, G.: Role of the nonsense-mediateddecay factor hUpf3 in the splicing-dependent exon-exon junction complex.Science 293:1832-1836, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UPF3B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300298, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. UPF3B (Accession NP_(—)542199.1) is another GAM67 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UPF3B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by UPF3B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UPF3BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4390, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of UPF3B (AccessionNP_(—)542199.1), a gene which facilitates the export of spliced mRNAsand may function as a positive regulator for mannosylphosphatetransferase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM67 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UPF3B.

The function of UPF3B has been established by previous studies. Lykke-andersen et al. (2000) found that UPF2, UPF3A, and UPF3B were complexedwith UPF1 (RENT1; 601430) while in HeLa cell extracts. In intact cells,UPF3A and UPF3B were found to be nucleocytoplasmic shuttling proteins,while UPF2 was perinuclear, and UPF1 was cytoplasmic. UPF3A and UPF3Bassociated selectively with spliced beta-globin (OMIM Ref. No. 141900)mRNA in vivo, and tethering of any UPF protein to the 3-primeuntranslated region of beta-globin mRNA elicited NMD. These datasuggested that assembly of a dynamic human UPF complex initiates in thenucleus at mRNA exon-exon junctions and triggers NMD in the cytoplasmwhen recognized downstream of a translation termination site. Byimmunoprecipitation and immunoblot analyses of nucleoplasmic fractions,Kim et al. (2001) showed that UPF3A and UPF3B are associated in anRNase-resistant manner with Y14 (RBM8A; 605313), as well as with themRNA export factors ALY (OMIM Ref. No. 604171) and TAP (NXF1; 602647),in mRNA- protein complexes. UPF3 proteins appeared to bind immediatelyupstream of exon- exon junctions. Kim et al. (2001) concluded that UPF3proteins facilitate the export of spliced mRNAs by recruiting mRNAexport proteins. They proposed that UPF3 functions in NMD and travelswith the mRNA to the cytoplasm, where a leading translating ribosomedisplaces the UPF3-Y14 complexes from the mRNA.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lykke- andersen, J.; Shu, M.-D.; Steitz, J. A.: Human Upf proteinstarget an mRNA for nonsense-mediated decay when bound downstream of atermination codon. Cell 103:1121-1131, 2000; and

Kim, V. N.; Kataoka, N.; Dreyfuss, G.: Role of the nonsense-mediateddecay factor hUpf3 in the splicing-dependent exon-exon junction complex.Science 293:1832-1836, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UPF3B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300298, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Zinc finger protein 323 (ZNF323, Accession NP_(—)112161.2) isanother GAM67 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF323 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ZNF323, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF323BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12107, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM67 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:282.

Another function of GAM67 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein323 (ZNF323, Accession NP_(—)112161.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM67include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF323.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 68 (GAM68), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM68 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM68 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM68 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM68 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM68 gene encodes a GAM68 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM68 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM68precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:128, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM68 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM68 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM68 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM68 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM68 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:128, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM68folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM68 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM68 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM68 RNA is designated SEQID:251, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM68 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM68 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM68 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM68 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM68target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM68 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM68 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM68 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM68 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM68 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM68 target RNA into GAM68 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM68 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM68 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM68 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM68 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM68 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM68 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM68 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM68 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM68 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM68 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Cadherin 13, h-cadherin (heart) (CDH13, Accession NM_(—)001257.2) is aGAM68 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDH13 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CDH13, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDH13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8595, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM68 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:251.

A function of GAM68 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 13, h-cadherin(heart) (CDH13, Accession NM_(—)001257.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM68 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CDH13.

Dnaj (hsp40) homolog, subfamily c, member 5 (DNAJC5, AccessionXM_(—)028966.6) is another GAM68 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNAJC5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DNAJC5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DNAJC5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15877, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM68 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:251.

Another function of GAM68 is therefore inhibition of Dnaj (hsp40)homolog, subfamily c, member 5 (DNAJC5, Accession XM_(—)028966.6).Accordingly, utilities of GAM68 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNAJC5.

FENS-1 (Accession) is another GAM68 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FENS-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FENS-1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FENS-1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6852, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM68 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:251.

Another function of GAM68 is therefore inhibition of FENS-1 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM68 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FENS-1.

Glucocorticoid receptor dna binding factor 1 (GRLF1, AccessionNM_(—)024342.1) is another GAM68 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GRLF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GRLF1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRLF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:486, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM68 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:251.

Another function of GAM68 is therefore inhibition of Glucocorticoidreceptor dna binding factor 1 (GRLF1, Accession NM_(—)024342.1), a genewhich inhibits transcription of the glucocorticoid receptor gene.Accordingly, utilities of GAM68 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GRLF1.

The function of GRLF1 has been established by previous studies. Usingpolyclonal antibodies against purified GRLF1, LeClerc et al. (1991)isolated a partial GRLF1 cDNA encoding a deduced 835-amino acid protein.The protein contains 3 possible zinc finger structures and a leucinezipper motif that contains 1 cysteine. Western blot analysis detectedexpression of a 94-kD GRLF1 protein. By sequence comparisons with ratp190A, database searching, and RT-PCR analysis, Tikoo et al. (2000)obtained a full-length cDNA sequence encoding GRLF1, the human homologof p190A. The deduced 1,514-amino acid protein is 97% identical to therat sequence. The first 1,287 residues, including the GTPase and middledomains, are encoded by the 3.7-kb exon 1, similar to the structureobserved in p190B (ARHGAP5; 602680).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

LeClerc, S.; Palaniswami, R.; Xie, B.; Govdan, M. V.: Molecular cloningand characterization of a factor that binds the human glucocorticoidreceptor gene and represses its expression. J. Biol. Chem.266:17333-17340, 1991; and

Tikoo, A.; Czekay, S.; Viars, C.; White, S.; Heath, J. K.; Arden, K.;Maruta, H.: p190-A, a human tumor suppressor gene, maps to thechromosomal region 19q13.3 that is reportedly delet.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GRLF1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605277, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. SORCS2 (Accession NM_(—)020777.1) is another GAM68 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SORCS2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySORCS2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SORCS2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7018, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM68 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:251.

Another function of GAM68 is therefore inhibition of SORCS2 (AccessionNM_(—)020777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM68 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SORCS2.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 69 (GAM69), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM69 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM69 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM69 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM69 gene encodes a GAM69 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM69 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:96, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM69 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM69 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM69 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM69 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM69 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:96, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM69folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM69 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA is designated SEQID:258, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM69 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM69 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM69target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM69 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM69 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM69 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM69 target RNA into GAM69 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM69 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM69 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM69 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM69 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM69 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM69 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM69 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM69 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family b (mdr/tap), member 5 (ABCB5, AccessionXP_(—)291215.1) is a GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ABCB5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ABCB5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofABCB5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12174, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

A function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Atp-binding cassette,sub-family b (mdr/tap), member 5 (ABCB5, Accession XP_(—)291215.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCB5.

Adenylate cyclase 5 (ADCY5, Accession XP_(—)171048.2) is another GAM69target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCY5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ADCY5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADCY5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17269, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase 5(ADCY5, Accession XP_(—)171048.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ADCY5.

Adenylate cyclase 8 (brain) (ADCY8, Accession NP_(—)001106.1) is anotherGAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCY8 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ADCY8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADCY8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16440, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase 8(brain) (ADCY8, Accession NP_(—)001106.1), a gene which this amembrane-bound, ca(2+)-inhibitable adenylyl cyclase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADCY8.

The function of ADCY8 has been established by previous studies. Adenylylcyclase (EC 4.6.1.1) catalyzes the transformation of ATP into cyclicAMP. The enzymatic activity is under the control of several hormones,and different polypeptides participate in the transduction of the signalfrom the receptor to the catalytic moiety. Stimulatory or inhibitoryreceptors (Rs and Ri) interact with G proteins (Gs and Gi) that exhibitGTPase activity and they modulate the activity of the catalytic subunitof the adenylyl cyclase. Parma et al. (1991) cloned a cDNA correspondingto human brain adenylyl cyclase, symbolized by them as HBAC1. By in situhybridization to metaphase chromosomal spreads using the human braincDNA probe, Stengel et al. (1992) showed that the gene is located on8q24.2. A highly homologous gene, ADCY2 (OMIM Ref. No. 103071), wasassigned to 5p15.3 by the same method.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Parma, J.; Stengel, D.; Gannage, M.-H.; Poyard, M.; Barouki, R.;Hanoune, J.: Sequence of a human brain adenylyl cyclase partial cDNA:evidence for a consensus cyclase domain. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.179:455-462, 1991; and

Stengel, D.; Parma, J.; Gannage, M.-H.; Roeckel, N.; Mattei, M.-G.;Barouki, R.; Hanoune, J.: Different chromosomal localization of twoadenylyl cyclase genes expressed in human brain.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADCY8 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 103070, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adducin 2 (beta) (ADD2, Accession NP_(—)059522.1) is anotherGAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADD2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ADD2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12249, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Adducin 2 (beta)(ADD2, Accession NP_(—)059522.1), a gene whichmembrane-cytoskeleton-protein that promotes the assembly of thespectrin-actin network. Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADD2.

The function of ADD2 has been established by previous studies. Seealpha-adducin (ADD1; 102680). Adducin is a heterodimeric calmodulin(OMIM Ref. No. 114180)-binding protein of the cell-membrane skeleton,which is thought to play a role in assembly of the spectrin-actinlattice that underlies the plasma membrane (see OMIM Ref. No. also182860 and 102560). Missense mutations in both the alpha- andbeta-adducin genes that alter amino acids that are normallyphosphorylated have been associated with the regulation of bloodpressure in the Milan hypertensive strain (MHS) of rats (Bianchi et al.,1994). Muro et al. (2000) showed that in Add2 -/- mice, targeteddisruption of the beta-adducin gene resulted in an 80% decrease ofalpha-adducin and a 4-fold upregulation of gamma-adducin inerythrocytes. Elliptocytes, ovalocytes, and occasionally spherocyteswere found in the blood smears of -/- mice. Mild hematologic findingswere thought to be related to the amount of adducin remaining in themutant animals (presumably alpha-gamma adducin).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bianchi, G.; Tripodi, G.; Casari, G.; Salardi, S.; Barber, B. R.;Garcia, R.; Leoni, P.; Torielli, L.; Cusi, D.; Ferrandi, M.; Pinna, L.A.; Baralle, F. E.; Ferrari, P.: Two point mutations within the adducingenes are involved in blood pressure variation. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.91:3999-4003, 1994; and

Muro, A. F.; Marro, M. L.; Gajovic, S.; Porro, F.; Luzzatto, L.;Baralle, F. E.: Mild spherocytic hereditary elliptocytosis and alteredlevels of alpha- and gamma-adducins in beta-adduc.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADD2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 102681, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adducin 2 (beta) (ADD2, Accession NP_(—)059520.1) is anotherGAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADD2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ADD2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12249, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Adducin 2 (beta)(ADD2, Accession NP_(—)059520.1), a gene whichmembrane-cytoskeleton-protein that promotes the assembly of thespectrin-actin network. Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADD2.

The function of ADD2 has been established by previous studies. Seealpha-adducin (ADD1; 102680). Adducin is a heterodimeric calmodulin(OMIM Ref. No. 114180)-binding protein of the cell-membrane skeleton,which is thought to play a role in assembly of the spectrin-actinlattice that underlies the plasma membrane (see OMIM Ref. No. also182860 and 102560). Missense mutations in both the alpha- andbeta-adducin genes that alter amino acids that are normallyphosphorylated have been associated with the regulation of bloodpressure in the Milan hypertensive strain (MHS) of rats (Bianchi et al.,1994). Muro et al. (2000) showed that in Add2 -/- mice, targeteddisruption of the beta-adducin gene resulted in an 80% decrease ofalpha-adducin and a 4-fold upregulation of gamma-adducin inerythrocytes. Elliptocytes, ovalocytes, and occasionally spherocyteswere found in the blood smears of -/- mice. Mild hematologic findingswere thought to be related to the amount of adducin remaining in themutant animals (presumably alpha-gamma adducin).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bianchi, G.; Tripodi, G.; Casari, G.; Salardi, S.; Barber, B. R.;Garcia, R.; Leoni, P.; Torielli, L.; Cusi, D.; Ferrandi, M.; Pinna, L.A.; Baralle, F. E.; Ferrari, P.: Two point mutations within the adducingenes are involved in blood pressure variation. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.91:3999-4003, 1994; and

Muro, A. F.; Marro, M. L.; Gajovic, S.; Porro, F.; Luzzatto, L.;Baralle, F. E.: Mild spherocytic hereditary elliptocytosis and alteredlevels of alpha- and gamma-adducins in beta-adduc.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADD2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 102681, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adducin 2 (beta) (ADD2, Accession NP_(—)001608.1) is anotherGAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADD2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ADD2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12249, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Adducin 2 (beta)(ADD2, Accession NP_(—)001608.1), a gene whichmembrane-cytoskeleton-protein that promotes the assembly of thespectrin-actin network. Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADD2.

The function of ADD2 has been established by previous studies. Seealpha-adducin (ADD1; 102680). Adducin is a heterodimeric calmodulin(OMIM Ref. No. 114180)-binding protein of the cell-membrane skeleton,which is thought to play a role in assembly of the spectrin-actinlattice that underlies the plasma membrane (see OMIM Ref. No. also182860 and 102560). Missense mutations in both the alpha- andbeta-adducin genes that alter amino acids that are normallyphosphorylated have been associated with the regulation of bloodpressure in the Milan hypertensive strain (MHS) of rats (Bianchi et al.,1994). Muro et al. (2000) showed that in Add2 -/- mice, targeteddisruption of the beta-adducin gene resulted in an 80% decrease ofalpha-adducin and a 4-fold upregulation of gamma-adducin inerythrocytes. Elliptocytes, ovalocytes, and occasionally spherocyteswere found in the blood smears of -/- mice. Mild hematologic findingswere thought to be related to the amount of adducin remaining in themutant animals (presumably alpha-gamma adducin).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bianchi, G.; Tripodi, G.; Casari, G.; Salardi, S.; Barber, B. R.;Garcia, R.; Leoni, P.; Torielli, L.; Cusi, D.; Ferrandi, M.; Pinna, L.A.; Baralle, F. E.; Ferrari, P.: Two point mutations within the adducingenes are involved in blood pressure variation. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.91:3999-4003, 1994; and

Muro, A. F.; Marro, M. L.; Gajovic, S.; Porro, F.; Luzzatto, L.;Baralle, F. E.: Mild spherocytic hereditary elliptocytosis and alteredlevels of alpha- and gamma-adducins in beta-adduc.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADD2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 102681, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adducin 2 (beta) (ADD2, Accession NP_(—)059517.1) is anotherGAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADD2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ADD2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12249, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Adducin 2 (beta)(ADD2, Accession NP_(—)059517.1), a gene whichmembrane-cytoskeleton-protein that promotes the assembly of thespectrin-actin network. Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADD2.

The function of ADD2 has been established by previous studies. Seealpha-adducin (ADD1; 102680). Adducin is a heterodimeric calmodulin(OMIM Ref. No. 114180)-binding protein of the cell-membrane skeleton,which is thought to play a role in assembly of the spectrin-actinlattice that underlies the plasma membrane (see OMIM Ref. No. also182860 and 102560). Missense mutations in both the alpha- andbeta-adducin genes that alter amino acids that are normallyphosphorylated have been associated with the regulation of bloodpressure in the Milan hypertensive strain (MHS) of rats (Bianchi et al.,1994). Muro et al. (2000) showed that in Add2 -/- mice, targeteddisruption of the beta-adducin gene resulted in an 80% decrease ofalpha-adducin and a 4-fold upregulation of gamma-adducin inerythrocytes. Elliptocytes, ovalocytes, and occasionally spherocyteswere found in the blood smears of -/- mice. Mild hematologic findingswere thought to be related to the amount of adducin remaining in themutant animals (presumably alpha-gamma adducin).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bianchi, G.; Tripodi, G.; Casari, G.; Salardi, S.; Barber, B. R.;Garcia, R.; Leoni, P.; Torielli, L.; Cusi, D.; Ferrandi, M.; Pinna, L.A.; Baralle, F. E.; Ferrari, P.: Two point mutations within the adducingenes are involved in blood pressure variation. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.91:3999-4003, 1994; and

Muro, A. F.; Marro, M. L.; Gajovic, S.; Porro, F.; Luzzatto, L.;Baralle, F. E.: Mild spherocytic hereditary elliptocytosis and alteredlevels of alpha- and gamma-adducins in beta-adduc.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADD2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 102681, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adducin 2 (beta) (ADD2, Accession NP_(—)059519.1) is anotherGAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADD2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ADD2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12249, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Adducin 2 (beta)(ADD2, Accession NP_(—)059519.1), a gene whichmembrane-cytoskeleton-protein that promotes the assembly of thespectrin-actin network. Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADD2.

The function of ADD2 has been established by previous studies. Seealpha-adducin (ADD1; 102680). Adducin is a heterodimeric calmodulin(OMIM Ref. No. 114180)-binding protein of the cell-membrane skeleton,which is thought to play a role in assembly of the spectrin-actinlattice that underlies the plasma membrane (see OMIM Ref. No. also182860 and 102560). Missense mutations in both the alpha- andbeta-adducin genes that alter amino acids that are normallyphosphorylated have been associated with the regulation of bloodpressure in the Milan hypertensive strain (MHS) of rats (Bianchi et al.,1994). Muro et al. (2000) showed that in Add2 -/- mice, targeteddisruption of the beta-adducin gene resulted in an 80% decrease ofalpha-adducin and a 4-fold upregulation of gamma-adducin inerythrocytes. Elliptocytes, ovalocytes, and occasionally spherocyteswere found in the blood smears of -/- mice. Mild hematologic findingswere thought to be related to the amount of adducin remaining in themutant animals (presumably alpha-gamma adducin).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bianchi, G.; Tripodi, G.; Casari, G.; Salardi, S.; Barber, B. R.;Garcia, R.; Leoni, P.; Torielli, L.; Cusi, D.; Ferrandi, M.; Pinna, L.A.; Baralle, F. E.; Ferrari, P.: Two point mutations within the adducingenes are involved in blood pressure variation. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.91:3999-4003, 1994; and

Muro, A. F.; Marro, M. L.; Gajovic, S.; Porro, F.; Luzzatto, L.;Baralle, F. E.: Mild spherocytic hereditary elliptocytosis and alteredlevels of alpha- and gamma-adducins in beta-adduc.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADD2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 102681, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Aquaporin 6, kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1)is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AQP6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5241, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6, kidneyspecific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1), a gene which participates indistinct physiologic function such as glomerular filtration, tubularendocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly, utilities of GAM69include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. C10orf5 (AccessionNP_(—)848931.1) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C10orf5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C10orf5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C10orf5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12344, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of C10orf5 (AccessionNP_(—)848931.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C10orf5.

C1orf38 (Accession NP_(—)004839.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C1orf38 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1orf38,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C1orf38 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of C1orf38 (AccessionNP_(—)004839.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C1orf38.

C1q and tumor necrosis factor related protein 7 (C1QTNF7, AccessionNP_(—)114117.1) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C1QTNF7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1QTNF7, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C1QTNF7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6301, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of C1q and tumornecrosis factor related protein 7 (C1QTNF7, Accession NP_(—)114117.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C1QTNF7.

Cyclin b1 (CCNB1, Accession NP_(—)114172.1) is another GAM69 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCNB1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCCNB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4167, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin b1 (CCNB1,Accession NP_(—)114172.1), a gene which essential for the control of thecell cycle at the g2/m (mitosis) transition and may have developmental-and/or cell-type-specific functions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM69include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CCNB1.

The function of CCNB1 has been established by previous studies. Pinesand Hunter (1989) reported the nucleotide and predicted amino acidsequence of a human B-type cyclin. The gene is expressed predominantlyin the G2/M phase of cell division. The gene product complexes withp34(cdc2) to form the mitosis- promoting factor (MPF). By geneticmapping in the mouse using human cyclin B1 probes, Lock et al. (1992)identified 10 cyclin B1-related sequences located on chromosomes 4, 5,7, 8, 13, 14, 15, and 17. In Northern analysis, 3 cyclin B1-relatedtranscripts of 1.7, 2.1, and 2.7 kb were detected in embryonic stemcells and postimplantation embryos from day 9.5 to 15.5 of development.The multiple cyclin B1-related sequences in the mouse genome and themultiple cyclin B1 mRNAs raised the possibility that the seeminglyredundant cyclin B genes may have developmental- and/orcell-type-specific functions.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CCNB1.Two B-type cyclins, B1 and B2 (OMIM Ref. No. 602755), have beenidentified in mammals. Proliferating cells express both cyclins, whichbind to and activate p34 (CDC2). To test whether the 2 B-type cyclinshave distinct roles, Brandeis et al. (1998) generated lines oftransgenic mice, one lacking cyclin B1 and the other lacking B2. CyclinB1 proved to be an essential gene; no homozygous B1-null pups were born.In contrast, nullizygous B2 mice developed normally and did not displayany obvious abnormalities. Both male and female cyclin B2-null mice werefertile, which was unexpected in view of the high levels and distinctpatterns of expression of cyclin B2 during spermatogenesis. Brandeis etal. (1998) showed that the expression of cyclin B1 overlaps theexpression of cyclin B2 in the mature testis, but not vice versa. CyclinB1 can be found both on intracellular membranes and free in thecytoplasm, in contrast to cyclin B2, which is membrane-associated. Theseobservations suggested that cyclin B1 may compensate for the loss ofcyclin B2 in the mutant mice, and implies that cyclin B1 is capable oftargeting the p34(CDC2) kinase to the essential substrates of cyclin B2.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CCNB1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lock, L. F.; Pines, J.; Hunter, T.; Gilbert, D. J.; Gopalan, G.;Jenkins, N. A.; Copeland, N. G.; Donovan, P. J.: A single cyclin A geneand multiple cyclin B1-related sequences are dispersed in the mousegenome. Genomics 13:415-424, 1992; and

Brandeis, M.; Rosewell, I.; Carrington, M.; Crompton, T.; Jacobs, M. A.;Kirk, J.; Gannon, J.; Hunt, T.: Cyclin B2-null mice develop normally andare fertile whereas cyclin B1-null mice.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CCNB1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 123836, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Calponin 1, basic, smooth muscle (CNN1, AccessionNP_(—)001290.2) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CNN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CNN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CNN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:462, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Calponin 1, basic,smooth muscle (CNN1, Accession NP_(—)001290.2), a gene which is able toinhibit the ATPase activity of myosin and may play a role in smoothmuscle contraction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CNN1.

The function of CNN1 has been established by previous studies. Calponinis a basic 34-kD protein first isolated from chicken gizzard and bovineaorta. It is specifically expressed in smooth muscle and bindscalmodulin, actin, and tropomyosin. It is able to inhibit the ATPaseactivity of myosin and is thought to play a role in smooth musclecontraction. Strasser et al. (1993) isolated 2 similar calponins (h1 andh2) from both mouse and pig. These are the products of separate loci.Northern blots of mouse uterus RNA indicated that h1 transcripts areabout 10-fold higher than those of the h2 gene Maguchi et al. (1995)isolated a human cDNA encoding calponin h1 (CNN1) by screening an aortacDNA library with a rat h1 cDNA. The 297-amino acid CNN1 contains amotif that is tandemly repeated 3 times. The N terminus of CNN1 ismarkedly basic and highly homologous to that of CNN3 (OMIM Ref. No.602374). CNN1 has a predicted pI of 9.4. Northern blot analysis of RNAfrom human tissues showed that CNN1 is specifically expressed in smoothmuscle

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Strasser, P.; Gimona, M.; Moessler, H.; Herzog, M.; Small, J. V.:Mammalian calponin: identification and expression of genetic variants.FEBS Lett. 330:13-18, 1993; and

Maguchi, M.; Nishida, W.; Kohara, K.; Kuwano, A.; Kondo, I.; Hiwada, K.:Molecular cloning and gene mapping of human basic and acidic calponins.Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 217:238.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CNN1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600806, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Collagen, type xi, alpha 2 (COL11A2, AccessionNP_(—)542412.1) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. COL11A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COL11A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL11A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1273, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type xi,alpha 2 (COL11A2, Accession NP_(—)542412.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM69 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL11A2.

Collagen, type xi, alpha 2 (COL11A2, Accession NP_(—)542410.1) isanother GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL11A2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COL11A2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of COL11A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1273, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type xi,alpha 2 (COL11A2, Accession NP_(—)542410.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM69 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL11A2.

Collagen, type xi, alpha 2 (COL11A2, Accession NP_(—)542411.1) isanother GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL11A2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COL11A2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of COL11A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1273, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type xi,alpha 2 (COL11A2, Accession NP_(—)542411.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM69 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL11A2.

Cathepsin e (CTSE, Accession NP_(—)001901.1) is another GAM69 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTSE BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CTSE, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTSEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11615, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Cathepsin e (CTSE,Accession NP_(—)001901.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CTSE.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily xxia (steroid 21-hydroxylase, congenitaladrenal hyperplasia), polypeptide 2 (CYP21A2, Accession NP_(—)000491.2)is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP21A2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CYP21A2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CYP21A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4412, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily xxia (steroid 21-hydroxylase, congenital adrenal hyperplasia),polypeptide 2 (CYP21A2, Accession NP_(—)000491.2), a gene which mediatesin cortisol biosynthesis. and therefore is associated with Congenitaladrenal hyperplasia (cah). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Congenital adrenal hyperplasia(cah), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withCYP21A2.

The function of CYP21A2 has been established by previous studies.Slominski et al. (1996) presented evidence that the CYP21A2, CYP11A1(OMIM Ref. No. 118485), CYP17 (OMIM Ref. No. 202110), and ACTHR (OMIMRef. No. 202200) genes are expressed in skin (see OMIM Ref. No. 202200).The authors suggested that expression of these genes may play a role inskin physiology and pathology and that cutaneous proopiomelanocortinactivity may be autoregulated by a feedback mechanism involvingglucocorticoids synthesized locally. Thilen and Larsson (1990) performeda retrospective study of all Swedish patients with CAH born between 1969and 1986, to determine possible benefits of neonatal screening.Information was obtained concerning 67 males and 83 females. Of these,143 were regarded as classic and 7 as nonclassic (symptoms after 5 yearsof age or cryptic). All but 2 (a girl with 11-hydroxylase deficiency anda boy with beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency) had21-hydroxylase deficiency. The prevalence was 1 in 11,500. Salt loss wasdisplayed by 93 patients (48 male, 45 female), all before the age of 3months. The median age at diagnosis for boys in this group was 21 days.Gender assignment was a major problem in 38 of 57 girls, with ambiguousgenitalia noticed at birth. Of these girls, 15 were considered to bemale before the diagnosis of CAH was made. In a similar study in Kuwait,Lubani et al. (1990) found 60 children with CAH diagnosed between 1978and 1988, giving an estimated prevalence of 1 in 9,000 live births. Inaddition, there was presumptive evidence of CAH resulting in the deathof 20 other children, giving a prevalence figure of 1 in 7,000. In 54patients (90%), 21-hydroxylase deficiency was diagnosed; in 3 patientseach, the diagnosis was 3- beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiencyand 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function ofCYP21A2. In the mouse, Chaplin et al. (1986) showed that only one of thetwo 21-hydroxylase genes is expressed. The authors presented thecomplete primary structure of both 21-hydroxylase encoding genes. Theactive gene in the mouse is referred to as A, whereas in man it isreferred to as B. In the mouse, Chaplin et al. (1986) found a deletionof 215 nucleotides spanning the second exon in the 21-hydroxylase Bgene; other nucleotide changes introduced frameshifts and prematuretermination codons. A hybrid gene composed of the 21-hydroxylase Bpromoter placed 5-prime of the 21-hydroxylase A structural sequences wasefficiently transcribed following transfection into adrenocortical tumorcells. These findings demonstrated that the lack of expression was dueto mutations within the 21-hydroxylase B structural gene and not due toa defect of the promoter. In the human, the CA21HA gene is a pseudogene(OMIM Ref. No. 184754) and the nature of the gene deletions that preventexpression is different from that in the mouse. Specifically, the21-hydroxylase A gene has an 8-base deletion within the third exon,introducing a premature termination codon (White et al., 1986; Higashiet al., 1986). See review by White et al. (1987).

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CYP21A2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Slominski, A.; Ermak, G.; Mihm, M.: ACTH receptor, CYP11A1, CYP17 andCYP21A2 genes are expressed in skin. J. Clin. Endocr. Metab.81:2746-2749, 1996; and

Thilen, A.; Larsson, A.: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia in Sweden1969-1986: prevalence, symptoms and age at diagnosis. Acta Paediat.Scand. 79:168-175, 1990.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CYP21A2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 201910, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. D13S106E (Accession NP_(—)005791.2) is another GAM69 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. D13S106E BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byD13S106E, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of D13S106E BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16482, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of D13S106E (AccessionNP_(—)005791.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith D13S106E.

DKFZp547A023 (Accession NP_(—)061174.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547A023 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547A023, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547A023 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12565, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547A023(Accession NP_(—)061174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547A023.

DKFZp761K1423 (Accession NP_(—)060892.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761K1423 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761K1423, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761K1423 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9816, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761K1423(Accession NP_(—)060892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761K1423.

DMN (Accession NP_(—)663780.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DMN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDMN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DMN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12222, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of DMN (AccessionNP_(—)663780.1), a gene which may participate in maintaining muscle cellintegrity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DMN.

The function of DMN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. DMN (AccessionNP_(—)056101.4) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DMN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DMN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DMN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12222, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of DMN (AccessionNP_(—)056101.4), a gene which may participate in maintaining muscle cellintegrity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DMN.

The function of DMN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Docking protein 4(DOK4, Accession NP_(—)060580.2) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DOK4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DOK4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DOK4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2501, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Docking protein 4(DOK4, Accession NP_(—)060580.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DOK4.

Fibroblast growth factor 18 (FGF18, Accession NP_(—)003853.1) is anotherGAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF18 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FGF18, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FGF18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14981, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 18 (FGF18, Accession NP_(—)003853.1), a gene which stimulateshepatic and intestinal proliferation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM69include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FGF18.

The function of FGF18 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM49.1. Fibroblast growthfactor 18 (FGF18, Accession NP_(—)387498.1) is another GAM69 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF18 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by FGF18, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGF18BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14981, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 18 (FGF18, Accession NP_(—)387498.1), a gene which stimulateshepatic and intestinal proliferation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM69include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FGF18.

The function of FGF18 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM49.1. FLJ10420 (AccessionNP_(—)060560.1) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ10420 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10420, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ10420 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6374,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10420 (AccessionNP_(—)060560.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10420.

FLJ13189 (Accession NP_(—)079158.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13189 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13189 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ13189, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13189BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13189 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5952 and SEQID:7088 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13189 (AccessionNP_(—)079158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13189.

FLJ21369 (Accession NP_(—)079078.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21369 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21369,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21369 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15599, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21369 (AccessionNP_(—)079078.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21369.

FLJ22843 (Accession NP_(—)079460.2) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22843 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22843,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22843 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1721, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22843 (AccessionNP_(—)079460.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22843.

FLJ23462 (Accession NP_(—)079119.2) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23462 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23462,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23462 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10577, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23462 (AccessionNP_(—)079119.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23462.

FLJ32214 (Accession NP_(—)689686.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32214 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32214,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32214 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9977, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32214 (AccessionNP_(—)689686.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32214.

FLJ32915 (Accession NP_(—)659451.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32915 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32915,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32915 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32915 (AccessionNP_(—)659451.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32915.

FLJ35989 (Accession NP_(—)689810.2) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ35989 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35989,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35989 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8320, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35989 (AccessionNP_(—)689810.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ35989.

FLJ90231 (Accession NP_(—)775852.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ90231 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ90231 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ90231, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90231BINDING SITE1 and FLJ90231 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14227 andSEQ ID:8670 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90231 (AccessionNP_(—)775852.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ90231.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, AccessionNP_(—)068705.1) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GABBR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABBR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3948, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-aminobutyricacid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, Accession NP_(—)068705.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GABBR1.

Growth arrest-specific 2 like 1 (GAS2L1, Accession NP_(—)689423.1) isanother GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAS2L1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GAS2L1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GAS2L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14222, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Growtharrest-specific 2 like 1 (GAS2L1, Accession NP_(—)689423.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GAS2L1.

HAK (Accession NP_(—)443179.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HAK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HAK, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HAK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10217, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of HAK (AccessionNP_(—)443179.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HAK.

Heart and neural crest derivatives expressed 1 (HAND1, AccessionNP_(—)004812.1) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HAND1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HAND1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HAND1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12355, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Heart and neuralcrest derivatives expressed 1 (HAND1, Accession NP_(—)004812.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HAND1.

Hepatocyte nuclear factor 4, alpha (HNF4A, Accession NP_(—)849180.1) isanother GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HNF4A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HNF4A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HNF4A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15282, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Hepatocyte nuclearfactor 4, alpha (HNF4A, Accession NP_(—)849180.1), a gene which may beessential for development of the liver, kidney, pancreas and intestine.and therefore may be associated with Type i maturity-onset diabetes ofthe young. Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Type i maturity-onset diabetes of the young, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with HNF4A.

The function of HNF4A has been established by previous studies. Stoffeland Duncan (1997) investigated the molecular mechanism by which theQ268X mutation, which deletes 187 C-terminal amino acids of theHNF4-alpha protein, causes diabetes. They showed that the mutant geneproduct had lost its transcriptional transactivation activity and failedto dimerize and bind DNA, implying that the MODY1 phenotype is due to aloss of HFN4-alpha function. The effect of loss of function onexpression of HNF4-alpha target genes was investigated further inembryonic stem cells, which are amenable to genetic manipulation and canbe induced to form visceral endoderm. Because the visceral endodermshares many properties with the liver and pancreatic beta-cells,including expression of genes for glucose transport and metabolism, itoffers an ideal system to investigate HNF4-dependent gene regulation inglucose homeostasis. With this approach, Stoffel and Duncan (1997)identified several genes encoding components of the glucose-dependentinsulin secretion pathway whose expression is dependent upon HNF4-alpha.These included glucose transporter 2 (OMIM Ref. No. 138160), and theglycolytic enzymes aldolase B (OMIM Ref. No. 229600) andglyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (OMIM Ref. No. 138400), andliver pyruvate kinase (OMIM Ref. No. 266200). In addition, they foundthat expression of the fatty acid binding proteins and cellular retinolbinding protein also are downregulated in the absence of HNF4-alpha.These data provided direct evidence that HNF4-alpha is critical forregulating glucose transport and glycolysis and in doing so is criticalfor maintaining glucose homeostasis.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of HNF4A.To study the contribution of HNF4A to hepatic development anddifferentiation, Li et al. (2000) used a technique in which Hnf4a-/-mouse embryos were complemented with wildtype visceral endoderm tocounteract early embryonic lethality. By histologic analyses, theauthors found that specification and early development of the liver andliver morphology did not require Hnf4a. In addition, the expression ofmany liver genes was unaffected in these mice. However, RT-PCR analysisshowed that Hnf4a -/-fetal livers failed to express a large array ofgenes whose expression in differentiated hepatocytes is essential for afunctional hepatic parenchyma, including apolipoproteins (e.g., APOA1;107680), metabolic proteins (e.g., aldolase B; 229600), transferrin(OMIM Ref. No. 190000), retinol-binding protein (e.g., RBP4; 180250),and erythropoietin (OMIM Ref. No. 133170). The lack of Hnf4a did notaffect the expression of most transcription factors but didsignificantly reduce the levels of Hnf1a (TCF1; 142410) and the pregnaneX receptor (NR1I2; 603065), suggesting that HNF4A acts upstream of atleast these 2 transcription factors, which are also important inhepatocyte gene expression.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for HNF4A isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Li, J.; Ning, G.; Duncan, S. A.: Mammalian hepatocyte differentiationrequires the transcription factor HNF-4-alpha. Genes Dev. 14:464-474,2000; and

Stoffel, M.; Duncan, S. A.: The maturity-onset diabetes of the young(MODY1) transcription factor HNF4-alpha regulates expression of genesrequired for glucose transport and metabolism. P.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HNF4A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600281, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Hepatocyte nuclear factor 4, alpha (HNF4A, AccessionNP_(—)000448.3) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HNF4A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HNF4A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HNF4A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15282, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Hepatocyte nuclearfactor 4, alpha (HNF4A, Accession NP_(—)000448.3), a gene which may beessential for development of the liver, kidney, pancreas and intestine.and therefore may be associated with Type i maturity-onset diabetes ofthe young. Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Type i maturity-onset diabetes of the young, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with HNF4A.

The function of HNF4A has been established by previous studies. Stoffeland Duncan (1997) investigated the molecular mechanism by which theQ268X mutation, which deletes 187 C-terminal amino acids of theHNF4-alpha protein, causes diabetes. They showed that the mutant geneproduct had lost its transcriptional transactivation activity and failedto dimerize and bind DNA, implying that the MODY1 phenotype is due to aloss of HFN4-alpha function. The effect of loss of function onexpression of HNF4-alpha target genes was investigated further inembryonic stem cells, which are amenable to genetic manipulation and canbe induced to form visceral endoderm. Because the visceral endodermshares many properties with the liver and pancreatic beta-cells,including expression of genes for glucose transport and metabolism, itoffers an ideal system to investigate HNF4-dependent gene regulation inglucose homeostasis. With this approach, Stoffel and Duncan (1997)identified several genes encoding components of the glucose-dependentinsulin secretion pathway whose expression is dependent upon HNF4-alpha.These included glucose transporter 2 (OMIM Ref. No. 138160), and theglycolytic enzymes aldolase B (OMIM Ref. No. 229600) andglyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (OMIM Ref. No. 138400), andliver pyruvate kinase (OMIM Ref. No. 266200). In addition, they foundthat expression of the fatty acid binding proteins and cellular retinolbinding protein also are downregulated in the absence of HNF4-alpha.These data provided direct evidence that HNF4-alpha is critical forregulating glucose transport and glycolysis and in doing so is criticalfor maintaining glucose homeostasis.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of HNF4A.To study the contribution of HNF4A to hepatic development anddifferentiation, Li et al. (2000) used a technique in which Hnf4a-/-mouse embryos were complemented with wildtype visceral endoderm tocounteract early embryonic lethality. By histologic analyses, theauthors found that specification and early development of the liver andliver morphology did not require Hnf4a. In addition, the expression ofmany liver genes was unaffected in these mice. However, RT-PCR analysisshowed that Hnf4a -/-fetal livers failed to express a large array ofgenes whose expression in differentiated hepatocytes is essential for afunctional hepatic parenchyma, including apolipoproteins (e.g., APOA1;107680), metabolic proteins (e.g., aldolase B; 229600), transferrin(OMIM Ref. No. 190000), retinol-binding protein (e.g., RBP4; 180250),and erythropoietin (OMIM Ref. No. 133170). The lack of Hnf4a did notaffect the expression of most transcription factors but didsignificantly reduce the levels of Hnf1a (TCF1; 142410) and the pregnaneX receptor (NR1I2; 603065), suggesting that HNF4A acts upstream of atleast these 2 transcription factors, which are also important inhepatocyte gene expression.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for HNF4A isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Li, J.; Ning, G.; Duncan, S. A.: Mammalian hepatocyte differentiationrequires the transcription factor HNF-4-alpha. Genes Dev. 14:464-474,2000; and

Stoffel, M.; Duncan, S. A.: The maturity-onset diabetes of the young(MODY1) transcription factor HNF4-alpha regulates expression of genesrequired for glucose transport and metabolism. P.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HNF4A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600281, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Homeo box b6 (HOXB6, Accession NP_(—)724778.1) is anotherGAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HOXB6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HOXB6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HOXB6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8188, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box b6(HOXB6, Accession NP_(—)724778.1), a gene which participates inestablishing segmentation patterns and in determining segmentidentities. Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HOXB6.

The function of HOXB6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM48.2 . HRD1 (AccessionNP_(—)115807.1) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HRD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HRD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HRD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of HRD1 (AccessionNP_(—)115807.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HRD1.

HRD1 (Accession NP_(—)757385.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HRD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byHRD1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HRD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of HRD1 (AccessionNP_(—)757385.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HRD1.

Insulin-like growth factor 1 (somatomedin c) (IGF1, AccessionNP_(—)000609.1) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IGF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IGF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IGF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11594, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Insulin-like growthfactor 1 (somatomedin c) (IGF1, Accession NP_(—)000609.1), a gene whichare structurally and functionally related to insulin but have a muchhigher growth-promoting activity and therefore may be associated withGrowth retardation with sensorineural deafness and mental retardation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Growth retardation with sensorineural deafness and mentalretardation, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IGF1.

The function of IGF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Potassium voltage-gatedchannel, shaker-related subfamily, member 3 (KCNA3, AccessionNP_(—)002223.2) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNA3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11200, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 3 (KCNA3,Accession NP_(—)002223.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KCNA3.

Potassium voltage-gated channel, isk-related family, member 2 (KCNE2,Accession NP_(—)751951.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNE2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNE2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNE2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9124, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, isk-related family, member 2 (KCNE2, AccessionNP_(—)751951.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNE2.

KIAA0082 (Accession NP_(—)055865.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0082 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0082,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0082 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6751, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0082 (AccessionNP_(—)055865.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0082.

KIAA0084 (Accession XP_(—)042841.3) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0084 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0084,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0084 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0084 (AccessionXP_(—)042841.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0084.

KIAA0872 (Accession NP_(—)055755.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0872 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0872,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0872 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17704, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0872 (AccessionNP_(—)055755.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0872.

KIAA1018 (Accession NP_(—)055782.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1018 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1018,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1018 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1018 (AccessionNP_(—)055782.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1018.

Kallikrein 14 (KLK14, Accession NP_(—)071329.1) is another GAM69 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLK14 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKLK14, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLK14 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Kallikrein 14(KLK14, Accession NP_(—)071329.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KLK14.

L(3)mbt-like (drosophila) (L3MBTL, Accession NP_(—)115479.2) is anotherGAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. L3MBTL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by L3MBTL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof L3MBTL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3613, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of L(3)mbt-like(drosophila) (L3MBTL, Accession NP_(—)115479.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with L3MBTL.

LOC116238 (Accession NP_(—)612472.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116238 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC116238, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116238 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7565, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC116238(Accession NP_(—)612472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116238.

LOC133491 (Accession XP_(—)059655.2) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC133491 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC133491, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC133491 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19039, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC133491(Accession XP_(—)059655.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC133491.

LOC143308 (Accession XP_(—)096411.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143308 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143308, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143308 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC143308(Accession XP_(—)096411.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143308.

LOC148490 (Accession XP_(—)086210.2) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148490 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148490, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148490 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14446, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC148490(Accession XP_(—)086210.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148490.

LOC150935 (Accession XP_(—)087049.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150935 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150935, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150935 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5653, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC150935(Accession XP_(—)087049.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150935.

LOC196993 (Accession XP_(—)116971.3) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196993 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196993, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196993 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12012, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC196993(Accession XP_(—)116971.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196993.

LOC201175 (Accession NP_(—)777579.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201175 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201175, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201175 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5222, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC201175(Accession NP_(—)777579.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201175.

LOC201292 (Accession NP_(—)775818.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201292 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201292, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201292 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4960, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC201292(Accession NP_(—)775818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201292.

LOC283259 (Accession XP_(—)208061.3) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283259 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283259, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283259 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14650, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC283259(Accession XP_(—)208061.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283259.

LOC283487 (Accession XP_(—)211062.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283487 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283487, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283487 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10763, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC283487(Accession XP_(—)211062.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283487.

LOC283778 (Accession XP_(—)211199.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283778 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283778, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283778 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC283778(Accession XP_(—)211199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283778.

LOC283888 (Accession XP_(—)211249.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283888 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283888BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283888, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283888BINDING SITE1 and LOC283888 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19540 andSEQ ID:4070 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC283888(Accession XP_(—)211249.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283888.

LOC284191 (Accession XP_(—)211377.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284191 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284191, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284191 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6369, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC284191(Accession XP_(—)211377.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284191.

LOC284352 (Accession XP_(—)113978.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284352 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284352, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284352 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13773, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC284352(Accession XP_(—)113978.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284352.

LOC284748 (Accession XP_(—)211629.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284748 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284748, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284748 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6746, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC284748(Accession XP_(—)211629.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284748.

LOC284907 (Accession XP_(—)209397.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284907 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284907, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284907 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20140, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC284907(Accession XP_(—)209397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284907.

LOC284960 (Accession XP_(—)211715.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284960 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284960BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284960, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284960BINDING SITE1 and LOC284960 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13185 andSEQ ID:6769 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC284960(Accession XP_(—)211715.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284960.

LOC285014 (Accession XP_(—)211734.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285014 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285014BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285014, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285014BINDING SITE1 and LOC285014 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13185 andSEQ ID:6769 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC285014(Accession XP_(—)211734.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285014.

LOC285032 (Accession XP_(—)211740.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285032 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285032BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285032, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285032BINDING SITE1 and LOC285032 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13185 andSEQ ID:6769 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC285032(Accession XP_(—)211740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285032.

LOC285045 (Accession XP_(—)211744.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285045 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285045, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285045 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5718, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC285045(Accession XP_(—)211744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285045.

LOC285594 (Accession XP_(—)211946.2) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285594 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285594, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285594 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8400, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC285594(Accession XP_(—)211946.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285594.

LOC285767 (Accession XP_(—)212019.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285767 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285767, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285767 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18052, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC285767(Accession XP_(—)212019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285767.

LOC285846 (Accession XP_(—)209776.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285846 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285846, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285846 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6565, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC285846(Accession XP_(—)209776.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285846.

LOC286008 (Accession XP_(—)212134.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286008 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286008, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286008 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18326, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC286008(Accession XP_(—)212134.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286008.

LOC339505 (Accession XP_(—)294985.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339505 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339505, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339505 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3748, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC339505(Accession XP_(—)294985.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339505.

LOC339685 (Accession XP_(—)295032.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339685 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339685, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339685 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7222, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC339685(Accession XP_(—)295032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339685.

LOC340561 (Accession XP_(—)291337.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340561 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340561, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340561 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7740, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC340561(Accession XP_(—)291337.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340561.

LOC347867 (Accession XP_(—)300269.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347867 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347867, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347867 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14650, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC347867(Accession XP_(—)300269.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347867.

LOC347929 (Accession XP_(—)302565.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347929 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347929, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347929 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8274, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC347929(Accession XP_(—)302565.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347929.

LOC348483 (Accession XP_(—)290913.2) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348483 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348483, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348483 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6566, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC348483(Accession XP_(—)290913.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348483.

LOC348808 (Accession XP_(—)302893.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348808 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348808, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348808 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1722, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC348808(Accession XP_(—)302893.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348808.

LOC349092 (Accession XP_(—)302959.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349092 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349092, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349092 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9734, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC349092(Accession XP_(—)302959.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349092.

LOC349272 (Accession XP_(—)303013.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349272 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349272BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349272, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349272BINDING SITE1 and LOC349272 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11989 andSEQ ID:4719 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC349272(Accession XP_(—)303013.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349272.

LOC349279 (Accession XP_(—)303015.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349279 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349279BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349279, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349279BINDING SITE1 and LOC349279 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7545 andSEQ ID:4719 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC349279(Accession XP_(—)303015.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349279.

LOC349301 (Accession XP_(—)303022.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349301 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349301BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349301, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349301BINDING SITE1 and LOC349301 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11989 andSEQ ID:4719 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC349301(Accession XP_(—)303022.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349301.

LOC349306 (Accession XP_(—)303023.1) is another GAM69 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349306 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349306BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349306, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349306BINDING SITE1 and LOC349306 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11989 andSEQ ID:4719 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC349306(Accession XP_(—)303023.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349306.

LOC92568 (Accession XP_(—)045852.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC92568 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92568,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92568 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LOC92568 (AccessionXP_(—)045852.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92568.

LSM1 (Accession NP_(—)055277.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LSM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LSM1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LSM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11524, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of LSM1 (AccessionNP_(—)055277.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LSM1.

Methyl cpg binding protein 2 (rett syndrome) (MECP2, AccessionNP_(—)004983.1) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MECP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MECP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MECP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15395, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Methyl cpg bindingprotein 2 (rett syndrome) (MECP2, Accession NP_(—)004983.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MECP2.

MGC11332 (Accession NP_(—)116107.2) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC11332 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11332,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11332 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of MGC11332 (AccessionNP_(—)116107.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC11332.

MGC12335 (Accession NP_(—)116133.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC12335 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12335,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12335 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12974, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of MGC12335 (AccessionNP_(—)116133.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC12335.

MGC42638 (Accession NP_(—)848662.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC42638 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC42638,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC42638 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7740, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of MGC42638 (AccessionNP_(—)848662.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC42638.

Muscle ras oncogene homolog (MRAS, Accession NP_(—)036351.1) is anotherGAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRAS BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MRAS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MRAS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17599, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Muscle ras oncogenehomolog (MRAS, Accession NP_(—)036351.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM69 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MRAS.

Nad(p)h dehydrogenase, quinone 2 (NQO2, Accession NP_(—)000895.1) isanother GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NQO2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NQO2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NQO2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17356, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Nad(p)hdehydrogenase, quinone 2 (NQO2, Accession NP_(—)000895.1), a gene whichoxidizes NADH or NADPH by quinones and oxidation-reduction dyes.Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NQO2.

The function of NQO2 has been established by previous studies.NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductases (NQOs) are flavoproteins that catalyzethe oxidation of NADH or NADPH by various quinones andoxidation-reduction dyes. Jaiswal et al. (1988) described a cDNA thatencodes a dioxin-inducible cytosolic form of human NAD(P)H:quinoneoxidoreductase (NQO1; 125860). Jaiswal et al. (1990) described thenucleotide sequence and deduced amino acid sequence for a cDNA clonethat encodes a second form of this oxidoreductase, NQO2. It was isolatedby screening a human liver cDNA library by hybridization with an NQO1cDNA probe. The NQO2 cDNA was 976 nucleotides long and encoded a proteinof 231 amino acids with a molecular mass of 25,956. The human NQO2 cDNAand protein were 54% and 49% similar to human liver cytosolic NQO1 cDNAand protein, respectively. Southern blot analysis suggested the presenceof a single human gene approximately 14 to 17 kb long. The NQO2 geneshowed extensive polymorphism. By study of rodent/human somatic cellhybrids, Jaiswal et al. (1990) mapped the NQO2 gene to 6pter-q12. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, Jaiswal et al. (1999) narrowed themapping of NQO2 to 6p25.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Jaiswal, A. K.; Bell, D. W.; Radjendirane, V.; Testa, J. R.:Localization of human NQO1 gene to chromosome 16q22 and NQO2-6p25 andassociated polymorphisms. Pharmacogenetics 9:413-418, 1999; and

Jaiswal, A. K.; Burnett, P.; Adesnik, M.; McBride, O. W.: Nucleotide anddeduced amino acid sequence of a human cDNA (NQO2) corresponding to asecond member of the NAD(P)H:quinone oxi.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NQO2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 160998, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nuclear receptor subfamily 3, group c, member 2 (NR3C2,Accession NP_(—)000892.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NR3C2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NR3C2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NR3C2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18170, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorsubfamily 3, group c, member 2 (NR3C2, Accession NP_(—)000892.1), a genewhich is to increase ion and water transport and thus raiseextracellular fluid volume and blood pressure and lower potassiumlevels. Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NR3C2.

The function of NR3C2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. P100 (AccessionNP_(—)055205.1) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. p100 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by p100, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of p100 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7791, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of p100 (AccessionNP_(—)055205.1), a gene which coactivates gene expression regulated bythe Epstein-Barr virus nuclear antigen 2. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM69 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with p100.

The function of p100 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1.P21/cdc42/rac1-activated kinase 1 (ste20 homolog, yeast) (PAK1,Accession NP_(—)002567.2) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PAK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PAK1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PAK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4638, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition ofP21/cdc42/rac1-activated kinase 1 (ste20 homolog, yeast) (PAK1,Accession NP_(—)002567.2), a gene which activates the Jun N-terminalkinase MAP kinase pathway. Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PAK1.

The function of PAK1 has been established by previous studies. PAK1protein promotes the disassembly of stress fibers and focal adhesions.Sanders et al. (1999) demonstrated that, in baby hamster kidney-21 andHeLa cells expressing constitutively active PAK1, MLCK (OMIM Ref. No.600922) activity and myosin light-chain phosphorylation were decreased,and cell spreading was inhibited. These results indicated that MLCK is atarget for PAK1, and that PAKs may regulate cytoskeletal dynamics bydecreasing MLCK activity and myosin light-chain phosphorylation. Parriniet al. (2002) showed that PAK1 forms homodimers in vivo and that itsdimerization is regulated by the intracellular level of GTP-CDC42 (OMIMRef. No. 116952) or GTP-RAC1 (OMIM Ref. No. 602048). The dimerized PAK1adopts a trans-inhibited conformation: the N-terminal inhibitory portionof one PAK1 molecule in the dimer binds and inhibits the catalyticdomain of the other. One GTPase interaction can result in activation ofboth partners. Another ligand, beta-PIX (OMIM Ref. No. 605477), canstably associate with dimerized PAK1. Dimerization does not facilitatePAK1 trans- phosphorylation. The authors concluded that the functionalsignificance of dimerization is to allow trans-inhibition. Vadlamudi etal. (2002) identified filamin A (FLNA; 300017) as a binding partner ofPAK1 in a yeast 2-hybrid screen of a mammary gland cDNA library. Bymutation analysis, they localized the PAK1- binding region in FLNA totandem repeat 23 in the C terminus, and the FLNA-binding region in PAK1between amino acids 52 and 132 in the conserved CDC42 (OMIM Ref. No.116952)/RAC (OMIM Ref. No. 602048)-interacting domain. Endogenous FLNAwas phosphorylated by PAK1 on ser2152 following stimulation withphysiologic signaling molecules. Following stimulation, FLNA colocalizedwith PAK1 in membrane ruffles. The ruffle-forming activity of PAK1 wasfound in FLNA-expressing cells, but not in cells deficient in FLNA.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sanders, L. C.; Matsumura, F.; Bokoch, G. M.; de Lanerolle, P.:Inhibition of myosin light chain kinase by p21-activated kinase. Science283:2083-2085, 1999; and

Vadlamudi, R. K.; Li, F.; Adam, L.; Nguyen, D.; Ohta, Y.; Stossel, T.P.; Kumar, R. : Filamin is essential in actin cytoskeletal assemblymediated by p21-activated kinase 1. Nature Cell.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PAK1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601032, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Platelet-derived growth factor beta polypeptide (simiansarcoma viral (v-sis) oncogene homolog) (PDGFB, AccessionNP_(—)148937.1) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PDGFB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PDGFB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDGFB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Platelet-derivedgrowth factor beta polypeptide (simian sarcoma viral (v-sis) oncogenehomolog) (PDGFB, Accession NP_(—)148937.1), a gene which plays animportant role in stimulating adjacent cells to grow and thereby healthe wound. and therefore may be associated with Dermatofibrosarcomaprotuberans (dp). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (dp), and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with PDGFB.

The function of PDGFB has been established by previous studies. Mostproliferating cells are programmed to undergo apoptosis unless specificsurvival signals are provided. Platelet-derived growth factor promotescellular proliferation and inhibits apoptosis. Romashkova and Makarov(1999) showed that PDGF activates the RAS/PIK3/AKT1/IKK/NFKB1 pathway.In this pathway, NFKB1 (OMIM Ref. No. 164011) does not induce c-myc andapoptosis, but instead induces putative antiapoptotic genes. In responseto PDGF, AKT1 (OMIM Ref. No. 164730) transiently associates with IKK(see OMIM Ref. No. 600664) and induces IKK activation. The authorssuggested that under certain conditions PIK3 (see OMIM Ref. No. 171834)may activate NFKB1 without the involvement of NFKBIA (OMIM Ref. No.164008) or NFKBIB (OMIM Ref. No. 604495) degradation.Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), an infiltrative skin tumor ofintermediate malignancy, presents specific cytogenetic features such asreciprocal translocations t(17;22)(q22;q13) and supernumerary ringchromosomes derived from t(17;22). Simon et al. (1997) characterized thebreakpoints from translocations and rings in dermatofibrosarcomaprotuberans and its juvenile form, giant cell fibroblastoma, on thegenomic and RNA levels. They found that these rearrangements fuse thePDGFB gene and the COL1A1 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 120150). Simon et al.(1997) commented that PDGFB has transforming activity and is a potentmitogen for a number of cell types, but its role in oncogenic processeswas not fully understood. They noted that neither COL1A1 nor PDGFB hadhitherto been implicated in tumor translocations. The gene fusionsdeleted exon 1 of PDGFB and released this growth factor from its normalregulation; see 190040.0002.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Simon, M.-P.; Pedeutour, F.; Sirvent, N.; Grosgeorge, J.; Minoletti, F.;Coindre, J.-M.; Terrier-Lacombe, M.-J.; Mandahl, N.; Craver, R. D.;Blin, N.; Sozzi, G.; Turc-Carel, C.; O'Brien, K. P.; Kedra, D.;Fransson, I.; Guilbaud, C.; Dumanski, J. P.: Deregulation of theplatelet-derived growth factor B-chain gene via fusion with collagengene COL1A1 in dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans and giant-cellfibroblastoma. Nature Genet. 15:95-98, 1997; and

Josephs, S. F.; Guo, C.; Ratner, L.; Wong-Staal, F.: Human proto -oncogene nucleotide sequences corresponding to the transforming regionof simian sarcoma virus. Science 223:487-491, 1.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PDGFB arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 190040, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Platelet-derived growth factor beta polypeptide (simiansarcoma viral (v-sis) oncogene homolog) (PDGFB, AccessionNP_(—)002599.1) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PDGFB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PDGFB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDGFB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Platelet-derivedgrowth factor beta polypeptide (simian sarcoma viral (v-sis) oncogenehomolog) (PDGFB, Accession NP_(—)002599.1), a gene which plays animportant role in stimulating adjacent cells to grow and thereby healthe wound. and therefore may be associated with Dermatofibrosarcomaprotuberans (dp). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (dp), and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with PDGFB.

The function of PDGFB has been established by previous studies. Mostproliferating cells are programmed to undergo apoptosis unless specificsurvival signals are provided. Platelet-derived growth factor promotescellular proliferation and inhibits apoptosis. Romashkova and Makarov(1999) showed that PDGF activates the RAS/PIK3/AKT1/IKK/NFKB1 pathway.In this pathway, NFKB1 (OMIM Ref. No. 164011) does not induce c-myc andapoptosis, but instead induces putative antiapoptotic genes. In responseto PDGF, AKT1 (OMIM Ref. No. 164730) transiently associates with IKK(see OMIM Ref. No. 600664) and induces IKK activation. The authorssuggested that under certain conditions PIK3 (see OMIM Ref. No. 171834)may activate NFKB1 without the involvement of NFKBIA (OMIM Ref. No.164008) or NFKBIB (OMIM Ref. No. 604495) degradation.Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), an infiltrative skin tumor ofintermediate malignancy, presents specific cytogenetic features such asreciprocal translocations t(17;22)(q22;q13) and supernumerary ringchromosomes derived from t(17;22). Simon et al. (1997) characterized thebreakpoints from translocations and rings in dermatofibrosarcomaprotuberans and its juvenile form, giant cell fibroblastoma, on thegenomic and RNA levels. They found that these rearrangements fuse thePDGFB gene and the COL1A1 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 120150). Simon et al.(1997) commented that PDGFB has transforming activity and is a potentmitogen for a number of cell types, but its role in oncogenic processeswas not fully understood. They noted that neither COL1A1 nor PDGFB hadhitherto been implicated in tumor translocations. The gene fusionsdeleted exon 1 of PDGFB and released this growth factor from its normalregulation; see 190040.0002.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Simon, M.-P.; Pedeutour, F.; Sirvent, N.; Grosgeorge, J.; Minoletti, F.;Coindre, J.-M.; Terrier-Lacombe, M.-J.; Mandahl, N.; Craver, R. D.;Blin, N.; Sozzi, G.; Turc-Carel, C.; O'Brien, K. P.; Kedra, D.;Fransson, I.; Guilbaud, C.; Dumanski, J. P.: Deregulation of theplatelet-derived growth factor B-chain gene via fusion with collagengene COL1A1 in dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans and giant-cellfibroblastoma. Nature Genet. 15:95-98, 1997; and

Josephs, S. F.; Guo, C.; Ratner, L.; Wong-Staal, F.: Human proto -oncogene nucleotide sequences corresponding to the transforming regionof simian sarcoma virus. Science 223:487-491, 1.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PDGFB arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 190040, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PRO2015 (Accession NP_(—)060982.1) is another GAM69 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO2015 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPRO2015, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO2015 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18651, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of PRO2015 (AccessionNP_(—)060982.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO2015.

Protein z, vitamin k-dependent plasma glycoprotein (PROZ, AccessionNP_(—)003882.1) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PROZ BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PROZ, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PROZ BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10472, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Protein z, vitamink-dependent plasma glycoprotein (PROZ, Accession NP_(—)003882.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PROZ.

Ptk7 protein tyrosine kinase 7 (PTK7, Accession NP_(—)690622.1) isanother GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTK7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTK7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTK7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14002, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Ptk7 proteintyrosine kinase 7 (PTK7, Accession NP_(—)690622.1), a gene which is aglycosylated receptor protein tyrosine kinase and may function as a celladhesion molecule. Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTK7.

The function of PTK7 has been established by previous studies.protein-tyrosine kinases (PTKs) play important roles in regulating cellproliferation and differentiation during development. Lee et al. (1993)isolated a 220-bp fragment of PTK7 cDNA through a screen designed toidentify tyrosine kinase mRNAs expressed in normal human melanocytes.This fragment was mapped to chromosome 6 by Southern blotting using apanel of human-hamster somatic cell hybrids. Park et al. (1996) isolateda full-length PTK7 cDNA and found that it encodes a receptorprotein-tyrosine kinase-like molecule closely related to a chick kinase-like gene whose function was unknown. Mossie et al. (1995) independentlyisolated the PTK7 gene from colon carcinoma and designated it coloncarcinoma kinase- 4. Banga et al. (1997) sublocalized the PTK7 gene to6p21.1-p12.2 by fluorescence in situ hybridization.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lee, S.-T.; Strunk, K. M.; Spritz, R. A.: A survey of protein tyrosinekinase mRNAs expressed in normal human melanocytes. Oncogene8:3403-3410, 1993; and

Park, S.-K.; Lee, H.-S.; Lee, S.-T.: Characterization of the humanfull-length PTK7 cDNA encoding a receptor protein tyrosine kinase-likemolecule closely related to chick KLG. J. Bioch.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PTK7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601890, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type 7 (PTPN7,Accession NP_(—)542156.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PTPN7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PTPN7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPN7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17270, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type 7 (PTPN7, Accession NP_(—)542156.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPN7.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type 7 (PTPN7, AccessionNP_(—)002823.2) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPN7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPN7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPN7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17270, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type 7 (PTPN7, Accession NP_(—)002823.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPN7.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type 7 (PTPN7, AccessionNP_(—)542155.1) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPN7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPN7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPN7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17270, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type 7 (PTPN7, Accession NP_(—)542155.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPN7.

Ring finger protein 3 (RNF3, Accession NP_(—)006306.2) is another GAM69target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RNF3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RNF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11664, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Ring finger protein3 (RNF3, Accession NP_(—)006306.2), a gene which is a mitogen-activatednuclear kinase involved in signal transduction. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RNF3.

The function of RNF3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Splicing factor 3a,subunit 3, 60 kda (SF3A3, Accession NP_(—)006793.1) is another GAM69target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SF3A3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SF3A3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SF3A3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12715, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Splicing factor 3a,subunit 3, 60 kda (SF3A3, Accession NP_(—)006793.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SF3A3.

Spermatogenesis associated 2 (SPATA2, Accession NP_(—)006029.1) isanother GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPATA2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SPATA2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPATA2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8049, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Spermatogenesisassociated 2 (SPATA2, Accession NP_(—)006029.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPATA2.

Suppressor of fused homolog (drosophila) (SUFU, AccessionNP_(—)057253.2) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SUFU BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SUFU, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SUFU BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Suppressor of fusedhomolog (drosophila) (SUFU, Accession NP_(—)057253.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SUFU.

TUBB-5 (Accession NP_(—)115914.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TUBB-5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TUBB-5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUBB-5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18195, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of TUBB-5 (AccessionNP_(—)115914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM69 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TUBB-5.

Ubiquitin specific protease 9, y chromosome (fat facets-like drosophila)(USP9Y, Accession NP_(—)004645.1) is another GAM69 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. USP9Y BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by USP9Y,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of USP9Y BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4718, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin specificprotease 9, y chromosome (fat facets-like drosophila) (USP9Y, AccessionNP_(—)004645.1), a gene which removes ubiquitin fromubiquitin-conjugated proteins and has a role in spermatogenesis andtherefore may be associated with Azoospermia. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM69 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Azoospermia, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with USP9Y.

The function of USP9Y has been established by previous studies. Sun etal. (1999) were the first to trace spermatogenic failure to a pointmutation in a Y-linked gene or to a deletion of a single Y-linked gene.They sequenced the AZFa (see OMIM Ref. No. 415000) region of the Ychromosome and identified 2 functional genes previously described: USP9Yand DBY (OMIM Ref. No. 400010). Screening of the 2 genes in 576infertile and 96 fertile men revealed several sequence variants, most ofwhich appeared to be heritable and of little functional consequence.They found 1 de novo mutation in USP9Y: a 4-bp deletion in the splicedonor site, causing an exon to be skipped and protein truncation. Thismutation was present in a man with nonobstructive azoospermia, but wasabsent in his fertile brother, suggesting that the USP9Y mutation causedspermatogenic failure. Sun et al. (1999) also identified a single genedeletion associated with spermatogenic failure, again involving USP9Y,by reanalyzing a published study. The coding regions of the DFFRY andDFFRX genes show 89% identity at the nucleotide level. In common withDFFRX, the potential amino acid sequence of DFFRY contains the conservedcys and his domains characteristic of ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolases.The human DFFRY mRNA is expressed in a wide range of adult and embryonictissues, including testis, whereas the homologous mouse Dffry gene isexpressed specifically in the testis. Brown et al. (1998) found that 3azoospermic male patients had deletion of DFFRY from the Y chromosome.Two patients had a testicular phenotype that resembled Sertoli cell-onlysyndrome (see OMIM Ref. No. 305700), and the third had diminishedspermatogenesis. In all 3 patients, the deletions extended from close tothe 3-prime end into the gene, removing the entire coding sequence ofDFFRY. Brown et al. (1998) showed that the mouse Dffry gene maps to theSxr-b deletion interval on the shorter arm of the mouse Y chromosome andthat its expression in mouse testis can first be detected between 7.5and 10.5 days after birth when type A and B spermatogonia andpreleptotene and leptotene spermatocytes are present.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sun, C.; Skaletsky, H.; Birren, B.; Devon, K.; Tang, Z.; Silber, S.;Oates, R.; Page, D. C.: An azoospermic man with a de novo point mutationin the Y-chromosomal gene USP9Y. Nature Genet. 23:429-432, 1999; and

Brown, G. M.; Furlong, R. A.; Sargent, C. A.; Erickson, R. P.;Longepied, G.; Mitchell, M.; Jones, M. H.; Hargreave, T. B.; Cooke, H.J.; Affara, N. A.: Characterisation of the coding.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of USP9Y arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 400005, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Udp-glucuronate decarboxylase 1 (UXS1, AccessionNP_(—)079352.1) is another GAM69 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UXS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UXS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UXS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7888, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM69 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:258.

Another function of GAM69 is therefore inhibition of Udp-glucuronatedecarboxylase 1 (UXS1, Accession NP_(—)079352.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM69 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UXS1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 70 (GAM70), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM70 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM70 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM70 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM70 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM70 gene encodes a GAM70 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM70 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM70precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:158, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:158is located at position 38540894 relative to chromosome 17.

GAM70 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM70 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM70 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM70 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM70 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:158, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM70folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM70 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM70 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM70 RNA is designated SEQID:358, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM70 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM70 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM70 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM70 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM70target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM70 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM70 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM70 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM70 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM70 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM70 target RNA into GAM70 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM70 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM70 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM70 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM70 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM70 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM70 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM70 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM70 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM70 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM70 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

C1q and tumor necrosis factor related protein 6 (C1QTNF6, AccessionNM_(—)031910.2) is a GAM70 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.C1QTNF6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1QTNF6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C1QTNF6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:561, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM70 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:358.

A function of GAM70 is therefore inhibition of C1q and tumor necrosisfactor related protein 6 (C1QTNF6, Accession NM_(—)031910.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM70 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C1QTNF6.

DKFZP434P211 (Accession NM_(—)014549.1) is another GAM70 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434P211 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434P211, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434P211 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10873, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM70 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:358.

Another function of GAM70 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434P211(Accession NM_(—)014549.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM70 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434P211.

FLJ13291 (Accession NM_(—)032178.1) is another GAM70 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13291 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13291,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13291 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16725, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM70 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:358.

Another function of GAM70 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13291 (AccessionNM_(—)032178.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM70 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13291.

FLJ14950 (Accession) is another GAM70 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ14950 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14950, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ14950 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1848,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM70 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:358.

Another function of GAM70 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14950(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM70 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14950.

LOC254956 (Accession XM_(—)171204.2) is another GAM70 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254956 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254956, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254956 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10060, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM70 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:358.

Another function of GAM70 is therefore inhibition of LOC254956(Accession XM_(—)171204.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM70 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254956.

LOC91149 (Accession XM_(—)036480.1) is another GAM70 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91149 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91149,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91149 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:503, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM70 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:358.

Another function of GAM70 is therefore inhibition of LOC91149 (AccessionXM_(—)036480.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM70 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91149.

Serine protease inhibitor, kunitz type 1 (SPINT1, AccessionNM_(—)003710.1) is another GAM70 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SPINT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPINT1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SPINT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1381, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM70 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:358.

Another function of GAM70 is therefore inhibition of Serine proteaseinhibitor, kunitz type 1 (SPINT1, Accession NM_(—)003710.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM70 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SPINT1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 71 (GAM71), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM71 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM71 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM71 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM71 gene encodes a GAM71 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM71 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:163, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:163is located at position 56709260 relative to chromosome 12.

GAM71 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM71 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM71 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM71 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM71 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:163, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM71folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM71 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA is designated SEQID:257, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM71 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM71 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM71target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM71 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM71 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM71 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM71 target RNA into GAM71 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM71 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM71 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM71 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM71 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM71 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM71 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM71 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM71 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family d (ald), member 4 (ABCD4, AccessionNM_(—)020323.1) is a GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ABCD4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCD4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABCD4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8201,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

A function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Atp-binding cassette,sub-family d (ald), member 4 (ABCD4, Accession NM_(—)020323.1), a genewhich Putative peroxisomal ATP binding cassette transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCD4.

The function of ABCD4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Ankyrin repeat and btb(poz) domain containing 1 (ABTB1, Accession NM_(—)032548.2) is anotherGAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABTB1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ABTB1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ABTB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7271, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeat andbtb (poz) domain containing 1 (ABTB1, Accession NM_(—)032548.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABTB1.

A disintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 1 (ADAMTS1, Accession NM_(—)006988.2) isanother GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAMTS1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ADAMTS1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADAMTS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16850, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin-likeand metalloprotease (reprolysin type) with thrombospondin type 1 motif,1 (ADAMTS1, Accession NM_(—)006988.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ADAMTS1.

A disintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 13 (ADAMTS13, Accession NM_(—)139025.1) isanother GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAMTS13BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ADAMTS13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADAMTS13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7432, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin-likeand metalloprotease (reprolysin type) with thrombospondin type 1 motif,13 (ADAMTS13, Accession NM_(—)139025.1), a gene which cleaves aggrecan,a cartilage proteoglycan, and may be involved in its turnover.Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAMTS13.

The function of ADAMTS13 has been established by previous studies.Furlan et al. (1996) and Tsai (1996) independently reported that ametal-containing proteolytic enzyme (metalloprotease) in normal plasmacleaves the peptide bond between tyrosine at position 842 and methionineat position 843 in monomeric subunits of von Willebrand factor (VWF;193400), thereby degrading the large multimers. This von Willebrandfactor-cleaving protease was found by Furlan et al. (1997) to bedeficient in 4 patients with chronic relapsing thromboticthrombocytopenic purpura (OMIM Ref. No. 274150), 2 of whom werebrothers. Because no inhibitor of the enzyme was detected in plasma, thedeficiency was ascribed to an abnormality in the production, survival,or function of the protease. Furlan et al. (1998) studied plasma samplesfrom 30 patients with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and 23patients with the hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS; 235400). Of 24patients with nonfamilial thrombocytopenic purpura, 20 had severe and 4had moderate protease deficiency during an acute event. An inhibitor ofVWF found in 20 of the 24 patients (in all 5 plasma samples tested) wasshown to be IgG, i.e., an antibody. Furlan et al. (1998) found that 6patients with familial thrombocytopenic purpura lacked von Willebrandfactor-cleaving protease activity but had no inhibitor, whereas all 10patients with familial hemolytic-uremic syndrome had normal proteaseactivity. In vitro proteolytic degradation of von Willebrand factor bythe protease was studied in 5 patients with familial and 7 patients withnonfamilial hemolytic- uremic syndrome and was found to functionnormally in all 12 patients. In 2 Japanese families with Upshaw-Schulmansyndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 276850), characterized by congenital TTP withneonatal onset and frequent relapses, Kokame et al. (2002) reported 4novel mutations, 3 missense and 1 nonsense. Comparison of individualADAMTS13 genotypes and plasma VWFCP activities indicated that 3 of themutations, arg268 to pro (R268P; 604134.0014), gln449 to ter (Q449X;604134.0013), and cys508 to tyr (C508Y; 604134.0015), abrogated activityof the enzyme, whereas the fourth, pro475 to ser (P475S; 604134.0016),retained low but significant activity. The effects of these mutationswere further confirmed by expression analysis in HeLa cells. RecombinantVWFCP containing either of the mutations R268P or C508Y was not secretedfrom cells; in contrast, VWFCP containing either Q449X or P475S wasnormally secreted but demonstrated minimal activity. Genotype analysisof 364 Japanese subjects revealed that the P475S mutation washeterozygous in 9.6% of individuals, suggesting that approximately 10%of the Japanese population possesses reduced VWFCP activity. Thus, themutation represents an SNP associated with alterations in VWFCP activitythat may be a risk factor for thrombotic disorders.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Furlan, M.; Robles, R.; Galbusera, M.; Remuzzi, G.; Kyrle, P. A.;Brenner, B.; Krause, M.; Scharrer, I.; Aumann, V.; Mittler, U.;Solenthaler, M.; Lammle, B.: Von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease inthrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and the hemolytic- uremic syndrome.New Eng. J. Med. 339:1578-1584, 1998; and

Kokame, K.; Matsumoto, M.; Soejima, K.; Yagi, H.; Ishizashi, H.; Funato,M.; Tamai, H.; Konno, M.; Kamide, K.; Kawano, Y.; Miyata, T.; Fujimura,Y.: Mutations and common polymorphisms i.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADAMTS13 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604134, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. AFAP (Accession NM_(—)021638.2) is another GAM71 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. AFAP BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AFAP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AFAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5293, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of AFAP (AccessionNM_(—)021638.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AFAP.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 16 (ASB16, AccessionNM_(—)080863.4) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASB16, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ASB16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1294, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeat andsocs box-containing 16 (ASB16, Accession NM_(—)080863.4). Accordingly,utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB16.

Atpase, class i, type 8b, member 2 (ATP8B2, Accession XM_(—)290875.1) isanother GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP8B2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ATP8B2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP8B2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18449, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, class i,type 8b, member 2 (ATP8B2, Accession XM_(—)290875.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP8B2.

Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NM_(—)021913.2) is anotherGAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3749, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NM_(—)021913.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

Beta-site app-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NM_(—)138973.1) isanother GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE BINDINGSITE1 and BACE BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BACE,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACE BINDING SITE1 andBACE BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12874 and SEQ ID:1238respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NM_(—)138973.1), a gene which isresponsible for the proteolytic processing of the amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Alzheimer disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BACE.

The function of BACE has been established by previous studies. Cerebraldeposition of amyloid beta peptide is an early and critical feature ofAlzheimer disease (AD; 104300). Amyloid beta generation depends onproteolytic cleavage of amyloid precursor protein (APP; 104760) by 2proteases, beta-secretase and gamma-secretase. Vassar et al. (1999)reported the cloning of a human transmembrane aspartic protease that hadall the known characteristics of the beta-secretase. Using an expressioncloning strategy, they identified a clone that shared significantsequence similarity with members of the pepsin subfamily of asparticproteases. This clone encoded a novel protein, designated BACE for‘beta-site APP-cleaving enzyme.’ The BACE open reading frame encodes aprotein of 501 amino acids containing a 21-amino acid signal peptidefollowed by a proprotein domain spanning amino acids 22 to 45. Thelumenal domain of the mature protein is followed by 1 predictedtransmembrane domain and a short cytosolic C-terminal tail of 24 aminoacids. BACE was predicted to be a type 1 transmembrane protein with theactive site on the lumenal side of the membrane, where beta-secretasecleaves APP. The BACE protein shares greatest amino acid identity (30%)with cathepsin E (OMIM Ref. No. 116890). Rat and mouse BACE orthologshave 96% amino acid sequence identity with the human BACE protein.Northern blot analysis of human BACE mRNA in adult peripheral tissuesand various subregions of the brain detected 3 transcripts ofapproximately 7.0, 4.4, and 2.6 kb. By in situ hybridization, expressionof BACE mRNA in rat brain was observed at higher levels in neurons thanin glia, supporting the idea that neurons are the primary source of theextracellular A- beta deposited in amyloid plaques. Vassar et al. (1999)ascribed the difference between the apparent and calculated molecularweight (approximately 70 and 51 kD, respectively) of the BACE protein toN-linked glycosylation. Immunostaining demonstrated intracellularlocalization of BACE to the Golgi and endosomes. Transientoverexpression of BACE did not affect APP expression, but decreasedalpha-secretase cleavage and increased beta-secretase activity in cellsexpressing wildtype or Swedish mutant (104760.0008) APP. BACEoverexpression induced cleavage only at the known beta-secretasepositions, asp1 and glu11. Vassar et al. (1999) concluded that theirdata provided strong evidence that the BACE aspartic protease is thelong-sought beta-secretase.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of BACE.Luo et al. (2001) found that mice deficient in BACE1 are healthy,fertile, and appear normal in gross anatomy, tissue histology,hematology, and clinical chemistry. Bace1 -/- mice who are alsohemizygous for an amyloid precursor protein transgene lack brainbeta-amyloid and beta-secretase-cleaved APP C-terminal fragments. Theseresults provided validation of BACE1 as the major beta- secretase invivo and suggested that therapeutic inhibition of BACE1 for thetreatment of Alzheimer disease may be free of mechanism-based toxicity.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for BACE isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Vassar, R.; Bennett, B. D.; Babu-Khan, S.; Kahn, S.; Mendiaz, E. A.;Dents, P.; Taplow, D. B.; Ross, S.; Amaranta, P.; Loeloff, R.; Luo, Y.;Fisher, S.; and 12 others: Beta-secretase cleavage of Alzheimer'samyloid precursor protein by the transmembrane aspartic protease BACE.Science 286:735-741, 1999; and

Luo, Y.; Bolon, B.; Kahn, S.; Bennett, B. D.; Babu-Khan, S.; Denis, P.;Fan, W.; Kha, H.; Zhang, J.; Gong, Y.; Martin, L.; Louis, J.-C.; Yan,Q.; Richards, W. G.; Citron, M.; Vassar, R.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BACE arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604252, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. B-cell cll/lymphoma 2 (BCL2, Accession NM_(—)000633.1) isanother GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCL2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BCL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BCL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8286, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of B-cell cll/lymphoma2 (BCL2, Accession NM_(—)000633.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BCL2.

Chromosome 14 open reading frame 1 (C14orf1, Accession NM_(—)007176.1)is another GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C14orf1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C14orf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18564, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 14 openreading frame 1 (C14orf1, Accession NM_(—)007176.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C14orf1.

CGR11 (Accession NM_(—)006569.1) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGR11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGR11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGR11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13993, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of CGR11 (AccessionNM_(—)006569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGR11.

Collagen, type iv, alpha 6 (COL4A6, Accession NM_(—)001847.1) is anotherGAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL4A6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by COL4A6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof COL4A6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11540, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type iv,alpha 6 (COL4A6, Accession NM_(—)001847.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM71 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL4A6.

Cysteine and glycine-rich protein 1 (CSRP1, Accession NM_004078.1) isanother GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CSRP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CSRP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSRP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14791, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Cysteine andglycine-rich protein 1 (CSRP1, Accession NM_(—)004078.1), a gene whichcould play a role in neuronal development. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM71 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CSRP1.

The function of CSRP1 has been established by previous studies. Thehuman gene encoding cysteine-rich protein (CSRP) is a highly conserved,cell cycle-regulated gene that is induced in the immediate earlyresponse to serum repletion in serum- starved, noncycling cells. TheLIM/double zinc finger motif found in cysteine-rich protein is found inan expanding group of proteins with critical functions in generegulation, cell growth, and somatic differentiation (Wang et al.,1992). Other members of the group include cysteine-rich intestinalprotein (CRIP; 123875), CSRP2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601871), CSRP3 (OMIM Ref.No. 600824), and the rhombotin genes RBTN1 (OMIM Ref. No. 186921), RBTN2(OMIM Ref. No. 180385), and RBTN3 (OMIM Ref. No. 180386). Weiskirchen etal. (1995) described the CRP family of LIM domain proteins Wang et al.(1992) cloned the human CRP genomic sequence. The CRP gene spansapproximately 23.2 kb from the cap site to the polyadenylation site. Itcontains 6 exons, with a 10.4-kb first intron. The authors showed thatCRP is a primary response gene in both human fibroblasts and mouseBalb/c 3T3 cells; in the mouse cells, the kinetic profile of itsinduction closely paralleled that of c-myc (190080

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wang, X.; Ray, K.; Szpirer, J.; Levan, G.; Liebhaber, S. A.; Cooke, N.E.: Analysis of the human cysteine-rich protein gene (CSRP), assignmentto chromosome 1q24-1q32, and identification of an associated MspIpolymorphism. Genomics 14:391-397, 1992; and

Liebhaber, S. A.; Emery, J. G.; Urbanek, M.; Wang, X.; Cooke, N. E.:Characterization of a human cDNA encoding a widely expressed and highlyconserved cysteine-rich protein with an unus.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CSRP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 123876, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dystroglycan 1 (dystrophin-associated glycoprotein 1) (DAG1,Accession NM_(—)004393.1) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DAG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DAG1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DAG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11861, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Dystroglycan 1(dystrophin-associated glycoprotein 1) (DAG1, Accession NM_004393.1), agene which may provide linkage between the sarcolemma and extracellularmatrix (ECM) and therefore may be associated with Fukuyama-typecongenital muscular dystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Fukuyama-type congenital musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDAG1.

The function of DAG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Dodecenoyl-coenzyme adelta isomerase (3,2 trans-enoyl-coenzyme a isomerase) (DCI, AccessionNM_(—)001919.1) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCI BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DCI, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DCI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1497, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Dodecenoyl-coenzymea delta isomerase (3,2 trans-enoyl-coenzyme a isomerase) (DCI, AccessionNM_(—)001919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DCI.

DKFZP434B103 (Accession NM_(—)015644.1) is another GAM71 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434B103 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434B103, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434B103 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11454, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434B103(Accession NM_(—)015644.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434B103.

DKFZp434G0920 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434G0920 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434G0920, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434G0920 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15728, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434G0920(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DKFZp434G0920.

DKFZp434L0850 (Accession NM_(—)017558.1) is another GAM71 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434L0850 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434L0850, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434L0850 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14410, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434L0850(Accession NM_(—)017558.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434L0850.

DKFZp547H236 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DKFZp547H236 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DKFZp547H236,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DKFZp547H236 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547H236(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DKFZp547H236.

DKFZp547M072 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DKFZp547M072 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DKFZp547M072,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DKFZp547M072 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15410, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547M072(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DKFZp547M072.

DKFZP586I2223 (Accession NM_(—)080730.1) is another GAM71 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586I2223 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP586I2223, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586I2223 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:457, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586I2223(Accession NM_(—)080730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586I2223.

DKFZP586M1120 (Accession NM_(—)031294.1) is another GAM71 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586M1120 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586M1120, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586M1120 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7051, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586M1120(Accession NM_(—)031294.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586M1120.

Dual specificity phosphatase 7 (DUSP7, Accession XM_(—)037430.5) isanother GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DUSP7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DUSP7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DUSP7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19651, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Dual specificityphosphatase 7 (DUSP7, Accession XM_(—)037430.5), a gene which is amember of the dual specificity protein phosphatase family. Accordingly,utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DUSP7.

The function of DUSP7 has been established by previous studies. Membersof the mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase family play a pivotal rolein cellular signal transduction. The dual-specificity phosphatases canreverse MAP kinase activation by dephosphorylating criticalphosphotyrosine and phosphothreonine residues. Muda et al. (1996)identified rat superior cervical ganglion cDNAs encoding 2 dual-specificity phosphatases that they designated MKP3 (OMIM Ref. No.602748) and MKPX. The predicted 280-amino acid sequence of the partialMKPX cDNA was 76% identical to that of MKP3. Groom et al. (1996)identified cDNAs encoding the human MKP3 and MKPX homologs, which theycalled PYST1 and PYST2, respectively. The predicted amino acid sequenceof the partial PYST2 cDNA was 73% identical to that of PYST1. Northernanalysis revealed that the 3.5-kb PYST2 mRNA was expressed at low levelsin several tissues. In liver, Groom et al. (1996) observed strongexpression of a 2.5-kb transcript and much weaker expression of a 5-kbtranscript.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Groom, L. A.; Sneddon, A. A.; Alessi, D. R.; Dowd, S.; Keyse, S. M.:Differential regulation of the MAP, SAP and Rk/p38 kinases by Pyst1, anovel cytosolic dual-specificity phosphatase. EMBO J. 15:3621-3632,1996. ; and

Muda, M.; Boschert, U.; Dickinson, R.; Martinou, J.-C.; Martinou, I.;Camps, M.; Schlegel, W.; Arkinstall, S.: MKP-3, a novel cytosolicprotein-tyrosine phosphatase that exemplifies a.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DUSP7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602749, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Egl nine homolog 2 (c. elegans) (EGLN2, AccessionNM_(—)080732.1) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EGLN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EGLN2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EGLN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16027, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Egl nine homolog 2(c. elegans) (EGLN2, Accession NM_(—)080732.1), a gene which is anessential component of the pathway. Accordingly, utilities of GAM71include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EGLN2.

The function of EGLN2 has been established by previous studies. Incultured mammalian cells, Bruick and McKnight (2001) found that theinappropriate accumulation of HIF caused by forced expression of theHIF1-alpha subunit under normoxic conditions was attenuated bycoexpression of HPH. Suppression of HPH in cultured Drosophilamelanogaster cells by RNA interference resulted in elevated expressionof the hypoxia-inducible gene LDH (see OMIM Ref. No. 150000) undernormoxic conditions. Bruick and McKnight (2001) concluded that HPH is anessential component of the pathway through which cells sense oxygen. HIFis a transcriptional complex that plays a central role in mammalianoxygen homeostasis. Posttranslational modification by prolylhydroxylation is a key regulatory event that targets HIF-alpha (HIF1;603348) subunits for proteasomal destruction via the von Hippel-Lindau(VHL; 193300) ubiquitylation complex. Epstein et al. (2001) defined aconserved HIF-VHL-prolyl hydroxylase pathway in C. elegans andidentified Egl9 as a dioxygenase that regulates HIF by prolylhydroxylation. In mammalian cells, they showed that the HIF-prolylhydroxylases are represented by 3 proteins with a conserved2-histidine-1-carboxylate iron coordination motif at the catalytic site.The genes encoding these proteins were cloned and termed PHD1, PHD2(OMIM Ref. No. 606425), and PHD3 (OMIM Ref. No. 606426) by the authors.Direct modulation of recombinant enzyme activity by graded hypoxia, ironchelation, and cobaltous ions mirrored the characteristics of HIFinduction in vivo, fulfilling requirements for these enzymes beingoxygen sensors that regulate HIF.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bruick, R. K.; McKnight, S. L.: A conserved family ofprolyl-4-hydroxylases that modify HIF. Science 294:1337-1340, 2001; and

Epstein, A. C. R.; Gleadle, J. M.; McNeill, L. A.; Hewitson, K. S.;O'Rourke, J.; Mole, D. R.; Mukherji, M.; Metzen, E.; Wilson, M. I.;Dhanda, A.; Tian, Y.-M.; Masson, N.; Hamilton, D.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EGLN2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606424, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Epithelial membrane protein 1 (EMP1, AccessionNM_(—)001423.1) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EMP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EMP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EMP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13208, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Epithelial membraneprotein 1 (EMP1, Accession NM_(—)001423.1), a gene which plays a role insquamous cell differentiation; member of the PMP22/EMP/MP20 family ofmembrane glycoproteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMP1.

The function of EMP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Fc fragment of ige, lowaffinity ii, receptor for (cd23a) (FCER2, Accession NM_(—)002002.2) isanother GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCER2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FCER2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FCER2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9196, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment of ige,low affinity ii, receptor for (cd23a) (FCER2, Accession NM_(—)002002.2),a gene which regulates the synthesis of IgE; contains an inverse RGDmotif that binds to IgE. and therefore may be associated with Allergicdiseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Allergic diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FCER2.

The function of FCER2 has been established by previous studies. Ludin etal. (1987) cloned the cDNA coding for a human lymphocyte IgE receptor.Low- affinity receptors and secretor factors, which bind toimmunoglobulins of the IgE isotype, play a key role in the regulation ofhuman IgE synthesis. The nucleotide sequence of the cDNA predicted apolypeptide with 321 amino acids and a molecular weight of 36,281daltons. The role of the IgE receptor in allergic diseases will be ofinterest. Furthermore, the receptor may be involved in determining thebasic level of IgE in serum (OMIM Ref. No. 147050). The human leukocytedifferentiation antigen CD23 (FCE2) is a key molecule for B-cellactivation and growth. It is the low-affinity receptor for IgE.Furthermore, the truncated molecule can be secreted, then functioning asa potent mitogenic growth factor. Wendel-Hansen et al. (1990) showed bySouthern analysis of DNAs from human/rodent cell hybrids that the CD23gene is located on human chromosome 19. As part of a mapping of multipleprobes to specific bands on chromosome 19 by fluorescence in situhybridization, Trask et al. (1993) assigned the FCE2 gene to 19p13.3.Delespesse et al. (1989) studied the influence of IL4 and interferon onthe production of CD23.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ludin, C.; Hofstetter, H.; Sarfati, M.; Levy, C. A.; Suter, U.; Alaimo,D.; Kilchherr, E.; Frost, H.; Delespesse, G.: Cloning and expression ofthe cDNA coding for a human lymphocyte IgE receptor. EMBO J. 6:109-114,1987; and

Wendel-Hansen, V.; Riviere, M.; Uno, M.; Jansson, I.; Szpirer, J.;Islam, M. Q.; Levan, G.; Klein, G.; Yodoi, J.; Rosen, A.; Szpirer, C.:The gene encoding CD23 leukocyte antigen (FCE2).

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FCER2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 151445, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ00001 (Accession XM_(—)088525.2) is another GAM71 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00001 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFLJ00001, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00001 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6511, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00001 (AccessionXM_(—)088525.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ00001.

FLJ10193 (Accession NM_(—)018019.2) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10193 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10193,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10193 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10193 (AccessionNM_(—)018019.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10193.

FLJ10604 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ10604 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10604, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ10604 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:753, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10604(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10604.

FLJ10743 (Accession NM_(—)018201.2) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10743 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10743,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10743 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10397, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10743 (AccessionNM_(—)018201.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10743.

FLJ11193 (Accession NM_(—)018356.1) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11193 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11193,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11193 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9608, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11193 (AccessionNM_(—)018356.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11193.

FLJ12122 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ12122 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12122, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ12122 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10593,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12122(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12122.

FLJ13153 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ13153 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13153, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ13153 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4589,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13153(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13153.

FLJ14100 (Accession NM_(—)025025.1) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14100 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14100,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14100 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12679, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14100 (AccessionNM_(—)025025.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14100.

FLJ20207 (Accession NM_(—)017711.2) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20207 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20207,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20207 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4760, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20207 (AccessionNM_(—)017711.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20207.

FLJ21596 (Accession NM_(—)024823.1) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21596 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21596,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21596 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:827, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21596 (AccessionNM_(—)024823.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21596.

FLJ22378 (Accession NM_(—)025078.1) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22378 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22378,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22378 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5148, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22378 (AccessionNM_(—)025078.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22378.

FLJ32865 (Accession NM_(—)144613.1) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32865 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32865,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32865 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32865 (AccessionNM_(—)144613.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32865.

G protein-coupled receptor kinase-interactor 2 (GIT2, AccessionNM_(—)014776.2) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GIT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GIT2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GIT2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16979, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor kinase-interactor 2 (GIT2, Accession NM_(—)014776.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GIT2.

Guanine nucleotide binding protein (g protein), alpha inhibitingactivity polypeptide 2 (GNAI2, Accession NM_(—)002070.1) is anotherGAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GNAI2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GNAI2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNAI2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5504, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Guanine nucleotidebinding protein (g protein), alpha inhibiting activity polypeptide 2(GNAI2, Accession NM_(—)002070.1), a gene which is a human G-alphainhibitory protein and therefore may be associated with Adrenal corticaltumor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Adrenal cortical tumor, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GNAI2.

The function of GNAI2 has been established by previous studies. Sparkeset al. (1987) and Blatt et al. (1988) used a cDNA probe with amouse/human somatic cell hybrid panel to assign the alpha-2 inhibitorypolypeptide to chromosome 3 in man and chromosome 9 in mouse. Blatt etal. (1988) also assigned the GNAI2 gene to chromosome 3 by hybridizationof cDNA clones with DNA from human-mouse somatic cell hybrids. Itoh etal. (1988) demonstrated 3 distinct human G-alpha inhibitory proteins.Southern blot analysis indicated that a single copy of each gene ispresent in the haploid human genome. The alpha-2 and alpha-3 genes werefound to be composed of 8 coding exons and 7 introns and to possessidentical exon-intron organization. Magovcevic et al. (1992) isolated acDNA for the GNAI2 gene from a human T-cell library and mapped it bychromosomal in situ hybridization to 3p21. A related sequence, GNAI2L(OMIM Ref. No. 139180), was mapped by the same method to 12p13-p12. Theassignment to chromosome 3 was supported by PCR amplification ofGNAI2-specific sequences in a human/rodent somatic cell hybridcontaining only human chromosome 3. Hermouet et al. (1991) demonstratedthat activating and inactivating mutations of the GNAI2 gene haveopposite effects on proliferation of NIH 3T3 cells. Wilkie et al. (1992)assigned the corresponding gene to mouse chromosome 9. Since somaticmutations in some growth hormone-secreting pituitary tumors convert thegene for the alpha polypeptide chain of G(s) into a putative oncogene,referred to as GSP (OMIM Ref. No. 139320), Lyons et al. (1990)considered the likelihood that similar mutations would activate other Gproteins. They found mutations of the GNAI2 gene that replacedarginine-179 with either cysteine or histidine in tumors of the adrenalcortex and endocrine tumors of the ovary. They referred to this mutantGNAI2 gene as the GIP2 oncogene. Williamson et al. (1995) studied 32adrenocorticotrophin hormone-secreting pituitary adenomas for thepresence of GSP and GIP mutations. GSP mutations were demonstrated in 2tumors at codon 227 (139320.0012) and a GIP mutation was identified in 1tumor at codon 179 (139360.0003).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lyons, J.; Landis, C. A.; Harsh, G.; Vallar, L.; Grunewald, K.;Feichtinger, H.; Duh, Q.-Y.; Clark, O. H.; Kawasaki, E.; Bourne, H. R.;McCormick, F.: Two G protein oncogenes in human endocrine tumors.Science 249:655-659, 1990; and

Magovcevic, I.; Ang, S.-L.; Seidman, J. G.; Tolman, C. J.; Neer, E. J.;Morton, C. C.: Regional localization of the human G protein alpha(i2)(GNAI2) gene: assignment to 3p21 and a rel.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GNAI2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 139360, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. GREB1 (Accession NM_(—)014668.2) is another GAM71 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GREB1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by GREB1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GREB1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2037, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of GREB1 (AccessionNM_(—)014668.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GREB1.

H-plk (Accession NM_(—)015852.1) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H-plk BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by H-plk,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H-plk BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11965, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of H-plk (AccessionNM_(—)015852.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H-plk.

HEMK (Accession NM_(—)016173.1) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HEMK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HEMK, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HEMK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14603, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of HEMK (AccessionNM_(—)016173.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HEMK.

Hir histone cell cycle regulation defective homolog a (s. cerevisiae)(HIRA, Accession NM_(—)003325.3) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HIRA BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HIRA, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HIRA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1388, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Hir histone cellcycle regulation defective homolog a (s. cerevisiae) (HIRA, AccessionNM_(—)003325.3), a gene which could have a part in mechanisms oftranscriptional regulation similar to that played by yeast hir1 and hir2together. and therefore may be associated with Digeorge syndrome.Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Digeorge syndrome, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HIRA.

The function of HIRA has been established by previous studies. The humanTUPLE1 gene encodes a putative transcription regulator with a sequencesimilar to that of the yeast TUP1 gene (Halford et al., 1993). Theprotein product of the TUPLE1 gene contains WD40 domains, motifs thoughtto be involved in protein-protein interactions. Halford et al. (1993)demonstrated that the TUPLE1 gene maps to chromosome 22 and to theshortest region of deletion overlap in a series of over 100 patientswith the DiGeorge syndrome (DGS; 188400), velocardiofacial syndrome(VCFS; 192430), or a related disorder. It is expressed in a range offetal tissues. Halford et al. (1993) cloned the murine Tuple1 gene andshowed that it has strong sequence similarity to the human gene. SinceTUPLE1 is a candidate gene for DGS through the mechanism ofhaploinsufficiency and it might be possible to produce models of thisdisorder by creating mutations in the mouse gene, Mattei et al. (1994)mapped the gene to mouse chromosome 16 by isotopic in situhybridization. The experiments were carried out using metaphase spreadsfrom a WMP male mouse in which all of the autosomes, except 19, were inthe form of metacentric Robertsonian translocations. In the human,TUPLE1 is centromeric to COMT (OMIM Ref. No. 116790), which in turn iscentromeric to IGLC1 (OMIM Ref. No. 147220); all of these expressedsequences map to mouse chromosome 16. Magnaghi et al. (1998) reported aninteraction between HIRA and the transcription factor PAX3 (OMIM Ref.No. 606597). PAX3 haploinsufficiency results in the mouse ‘splotch’ andhuman Waardenburg syndrome (see OMIM Ref. No. 193500) phenotypes. Micehomozygous for PAX3 mutations die in utero with a phenocopy of DiGeorgesyndrome, or neonatally with neural tube defects. HIRA was also found tointeract with core histones. Thus, altered stoichiometry of complexescontaining HIRA may be important for the development of structuresaffected in Waardenburg syndrome and DiGeorge syndrome.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Halford, S.; Wilson, D. I.; Daw, S. C. M.; Roberts, C.; Wadey, R.;Kamath, S.; Wickremasinghe, A.; Burn, J.; Goodship, J.; Mattei, M.-G.;Moorman, A. F. M.; Scambler, P. J.: Isolation of a gene expressed duringearly embryogenesis from the region of 22q11 commonly deleted inDiGeorge syndrome. Hum. Molec. Genet. 2: 1577-1582, 1993; and

Magnaghi, P.; Roberts, C.; Lorain, S.; Lipinski, M.; Scambler, P. J.:HIRA, a mammalian homologue of Saccharomyces cerevisiae transcriptionalco-repressors, interacts with Pax3. Natur.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HIRA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600237, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Inhibitor of dna binding 4, dominant negativehelix-loop-helix protein (ID4, Accession NM_(—)001546.2) is anotherGAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ID4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ID4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ID4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19992, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Inhibitor of dnabinding 4, dominant negative helix-loop-helix protein (ID4, AccessionNM_001546.2), a gene which negatively regulates cell differentiation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ID4.

The function of ID4 has been established by previous studies.Transcription factors containing a basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) motifregulate the expression of tissue-specific genes in a number ofmammalian and insect systems (Pagliuca et al., 1995). DNA-bindingactivity of the bHLH proteins is dependent on formation of homo- and/orheterodimers. Dominant-negative HLH proteins (encoded by Id-relatedgenes) also contain the HLH-dimerization domain but lack the DNA-bindingbasic domain. Consequently, Id proteins inhibit binding to DNA andtranscriptional transactivation by heterodimerization with bHLHproteins. Pagliuca et al. (1995) reported the cDNA sequence of a novelhuman HLH gene, to which the symbol ID4 was assigned, which lacks thebasic domain. ID4 is differentially expressed in adult organs as 4 mRNAmolecules that are presumably the result of differential splicing and/oralternative polyadenylation sites. Transfection experiments indicatedthat enforced expression of the ID4 protein inhibits the transactivationof the muscle creatine kinase (CKM; 123310) E-box enhancer by MyoD(MYOD1; 159970). By fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), Pagliucaet al. (1995) mapped the ID4 gene to 6p22-p21.3. By the same method,Rigolet et al. (1998) mapped the gene to 6p23-p22.3. For other dominant-negative inhibitors of DNA binding, see ID1 (OMIM Ref. No. 600349), ID2(OMIM Ref. No. 600386), and ID3 (600277

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pagliuca, A.; Bartoli, P. C.; Saccone, S.; Valle, G. D.; Lania, L.:Molecular cloning of ID4, a novel dominant negative helix-loop-helixhuman gene on chromosome 6p21.3-p22. Genomics 27:200-203, 1995; and

Rigolet, M.; Rich, T.; Gross-Morand, M.-S.; Molina-Gomes, D.;Viegas-Pequignot, E.; Junien, C.: cDNA cloning, tissue distribution andchromosomal localization of the human ID4 gene. DNA.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ID4 are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600581, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. IL27 (Accession ) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL27 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL27, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of IL27 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2935, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of IL27 (Accession ).Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL27.

Inositol 1,3,4-triphosphate 5/6 kinase (ITPK1, Accession NM_(—)014216.2)is another GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ITPK1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ITPK1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofITPK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18327, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Inositol1,3,4-triphosphate 5/6 kinase (ITPK1, Accession NM_(—)014216.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ITPK1.

KIAA0368 (Accession XM_(—)036708.9) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0368 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0368,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0368 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10473, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0368 (AccessionXM_(—)036708.9). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0368.

KIAA0450 (Accession NM_(—)014638.1) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0450 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0450,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0450 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14799, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0450 (AccessionNM_(—)014638.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0450.

KIAA0469 (Accession NM_(—)014851.1) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0469 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0469,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0469 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15128, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0469 (AccessionNM_(—)014851.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0469.

KIAA0767 (Accession XM_(—)027105.3) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0767 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0767,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0767 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10304, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0767 (AccessionXM_(—)027105.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0767.

KIAA0775 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA0775 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0775, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0775 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15906,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0775(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0775.

KIAA1010 (Accession XM_(—)050742.5) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1010 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1010,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1010 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17733, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1010 (AccessionXM_(—)050742.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1010.

KIAA1879 (Accession XM_(—)056635.4) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1879 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1879,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1879 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15615, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1879 (AccessionXM_(—)056635.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1879.

Lipoma hmgic fusion partner (LHFP, Accession NM_(—)005780.1) is anotherGAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LHFP BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LHFP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LHFP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5024, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Lipoma hmgic fusionpartner (LHFP, Accession NM_(—)005780.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM71 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LHFP.

LOC113763 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC113763 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC113763, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC113763 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14333, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC113763(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC113763.

LOC118471 (Accession NM_(—)145202.1) is another GAM71 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118471 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC118471, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC118471 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10854, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC118471(Accession NM_(—)145202.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118471.

LOC126364 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC126364 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC126364, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC126364 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19761, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC126364(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC126364.

LOC144017 (Accession XM_(—)096520.3) is another GAM71 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144017 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144017, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144017 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9661, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC144017(Accession XM_(—)096520.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144017.

LOC145836 (Accession XM_(—)096881.6) is another GAM71 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145836 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145836, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145836 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18672, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC145836(Accession XM_(—)096881.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145836.

LOC146237 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC146237 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC146237, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC146237 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12330, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC146237(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC146237.

LOC149461 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC149461 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC149461, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC149461 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC149461(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC149461.

LOC150378 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC150378 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC150378, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC150378 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:7786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC150378(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC150378.

LOC152286 (Accession XM_(—)098188.1) is another GAM71 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152286 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152286, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152286 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10326, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC152286(Accession XM_(—)098188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152286.

LOC157349 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC157349 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC157349, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC157349 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15688, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC157349(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC157349.

LOC159110 (Accession XM_(—)088753.1) is another GAM71 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC159110 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC159110, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC159110 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9850, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC159110(Accession XM_(—)088753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC159110.

LOC161038 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC161038 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC161038, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC161038 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:7787, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC161038(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC161038.

LOC165246 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC165246 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC165246, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC165246 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16928, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC165246(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC165246.

LOC196761 (Accession XM_(—)116865.1) is another GAM71 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196761 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196761, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196761 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC196761(Accession XM_(—)116865.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196761.

LOC197342 (Accession XM_(—)113869.2) is another GAM71 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197342 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197342, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197342 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:772, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC197342(Accession XM_(—)113869.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197342.

LOC203636 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC203636 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC203636, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC203636 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16235, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC203636(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC203636.

LOC219654 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC219654 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC219654, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC219654 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:2165, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC219654(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC219654.

LOC221060 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC221060 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC221060, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC221060 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18299, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC221060(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC221060.

LOC253461 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC253461 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC253461, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC253461 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14098, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC253461(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC253461.

LOC254182 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC254182 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC254182, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC254182 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18053, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC254182(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC254182.

LOC254427 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC254427 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC254427, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC254427 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC254427(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC254427.

LOC255285 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC255285 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC255285, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC255285 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3832, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC255285(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC255285.

LOC255481 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC255481 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC255481, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC255481 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC255481(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC255481.

LOC255650 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC255650 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC255650, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC255650 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:9039, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC255650(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC255650.

LOC256158 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC256158 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC256158, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC256158 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:7930, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC256158(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC256158.

LOC257494 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC257494 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC257494, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC257494 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC257494(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC257494.

LOC57333 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC57333 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57333, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC57333 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:882, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC57333(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC57333.

LOC91759 (Accession XM_(—)040467.1) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91759 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91759,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91759 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13656, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LOC91759 (AccessionXM_(—)040467.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91759.

Lysyl oxidase-like 2 (LOXL2, Accession NM_(—)002318.1) is another GAM71target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LOXL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LOXL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOXL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9639, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Lysyl oxidase-like2 (LOXL2, Accession NM_(—)002318.1), a gene which may have roles insenescence and cell adhesion. Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOXL2.

The function of LOXL2 has been established by previous studies. LOXL2 isa member of the lysyl oxidase (LO; 153455) gene family. LO is anextracellular, copper-dependent enzyme that initiates the cross-linkingof collagens and elastin by catalyzing the oxidative deamination ofpeptidyl lysine to alpha- aminoadipic-delta-semialdehyde. Members of theLO family have diverse functions, including tumor suppression and celladhesion and senescence Saito et al. (1997) used PCR and 5-prime RACE toobtain a full-length cDNA encoding LOXL2. The predicted 774-amino acidLOXL2 protein contains 3 potential N-linked glycosylation sites and 4scavenger receptor cysteine-rich (SRCR) domains, which are involved inbinding to other cell surface or extracellular molecules. LOXL2 alsocontains residues conserved among copper-binding proteins. In vitrotranslation produced an 87-kD LOXL2 protein. Northern blot analysisdetected a 3.65-kb LOXL2 transcript in adherent tumor cell lines but notin suspension cell lines. Using cultured fibroblasts, Saito et al.(1997) demonstrated that LOXL2 expression is upregulated in senescentfibroblasts, induced by transforming growth factor beta-1 (OMIM Ref. No.190180) and indomethacin, and inhibited by phorbol ester and retinoicacid. They concluded that LOXL2 is an extracellular matrix componentthat may be specifically involved in cell adhesion and senescence

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Saito, H.; Papaconstantinou, J.; Sato, H.; Goldstein, S.: Regulation ofa novel gene encoding a lysyl oxidase-related protein in cellularadhesion and senescence. J. Biol. Chem. 272:8157-8160, 1997; and

Saito, H.; Papaconstantinou, J.; Sato, H.; Goldstein, S.: Regulation ofa novel gene encoding a lysyl oxidase-related protein in cellularadhesion and senescence. J. Biol. Chem. 272:8157.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LOXL2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606663, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. LR8 (Accession NM_(—)014020.2) is another GAM71 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LR8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LR8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LR8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15399, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of LR8 (AccessionNM_(—)014020.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LR8.

Lymphocyte antigen 6 complex, locus e (LY6E, Accession NM_002346.1) isanother GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LY6E BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by LY6E, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LY6EBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5766, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Lymphocyte antigen6 complex, locus e (LY6E, Accession NM_(—)002346.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LY6E.

MARKL1 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. MARKL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MARKL1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MARKL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3863, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of MARKL1 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MARKL1.

MGC15416 (Accession NM_(—)032371.1) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC15416 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15416,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15416 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18601, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of MGC15416 (AccessionNM_(—)032371.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC15416.

MGC16025 (Accession NM_(—)032923.1) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC16025 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16025,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16025 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14504, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of MGC16025 (AccessionNM_(—)032923.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC16025.

Makorin, ring finger protein, 1 (MKRN1, Accession NM_(—)013446.2) isanother GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MKRN1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MKRN1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MKRN1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17691, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Makorin, ringfinger protein, 1 (MKRN1, Accession NM_(—)013446.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MKRN1.

Motilin (MLN, Accession NM_(—)002418.1) is another GAM71 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MLN BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MLN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Motilin (MLN,Accession NM_(—)002418.1), a gene which plays an important role in theregulation of interdigestive gastrointestinal motility. Accordingly,utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MLN.

The function of MLN has been established by previous studies. Motilin, a22-amino acid hormone synthesized by cells of the small intestine,regulates interdigestive gastrointestinal contraction. Thecharacterization of cDNA clones encoding human motilin showed that it isderived by proteolytic processing of a 115-amino acid precursor. By acombination of Southern analysis of somatic cell hybrids and in situhybridization, Fan et al. (1989) assigned the MLN gene to 6p21.2. Daikhet al. (1989) showed that the motilin gene consists of 5 exons spanningapproximately 9 kb of genomic DNA. Exon 1 encodes the 5-primeuntranslated portion of the motilin mRNA. Exons 2 and 3 encode thesignal peptide and the 22-amino acid motilin peptide. Gasparini et al.(1994) showed that MLN is tightly linked to the HLA-DQ-alpha locus(HLA-DQA1; 146880). The chromosomal localization of MNL and itsexpression in bronchoepithelial cells suggested that this gene may beinvolved in the immotile cilia syndrome (ICS; 242650) which hadpreviously been assigned to 6p. Sequence and segregation analyses of theMLN gene, carried out in 2 families in which mapping to 6p21.3 had beendemonstrated, excluded MLN as a candidate gene for the HLA-associatedform of ICS.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Daikh, D. I.; Douglass, J. O.; Adelman, J. P.: Structure and expressionof the human motilin gene. DNA 8:615-621, 1989; and

Gasparini, P.; Grifa, A.; Savasta, S.; Merlo, I.; Bisceglia, L.; Totaro,A.; Zelante, L.: The motilin gene: subregional localisation, tissueexpression, DNA polymorphisms and exclusion.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MLN are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 158270, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Mll septin-like fusion (MSF, Accession NM_(—)006640.2) isanother GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MSF BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MSF, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16611, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Mll septin-likefusion (MSF, Accession NM_(—)006640.2), a gene which plays a role in thecell cycle. and therefore may be associated with Therapy-related acutemyeloid leukemia, ovarian tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM71include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Therapy-related acutemyeloid leukemia, ovarian tumors, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MSF.

The function of MSF has been established by previous studies. MLL (OMIMRef. No. 159555), which is located on 11q23, is frequently rearranged inpatients with therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia who previously weretreated with DNA topoisomerase II inhibitors. Osaka et al. (1999)identified a fusion partner of MLL in a 10-year-old female who developedtherapy-related acute myeloid leukemia 17 months after treatment forHodgkin disease (OMIM Ref. No. 236000). Leukemia cells of this patienthad a t(11;17)(q23;q25), which involved MLL. The partner gene was clonedfrom cDNA of the leukemia cells by use of a combination of adaptorreverse transcriptase-PCR, rapid amplification of 5-prime cDNA ends(RACE), and BLAST database analysis to identify ESTs. The full-lengthcDNA of 2.8 kb was found to be a member of the septin family, and Osakaet al. (1999) therefore designated the gene MSF for ‘MLL septin-likefusion gene.’ Members of the septin family conserve the GTP-bindingdomain, localize in the cytoplasm, and interact with cytoskeletalfilaments. MSF encodes a putative protein of 568 amino acids, with apredicted molecular mass of about 63 kD. Northern blot analysis revealeda major 4-kb transcript that was expressed ubiquitously, a 1.7-kbtranscript that was found in most tissues, and a 3-kb transcript thatwas found only in hematopoietic tissues. MSF is highly homologous toCDCREL (OMIM Ref. No. 602724), which is a partner gene of MLL inleukemias with a t(11;22)(q23;q11.2). Russell et al. (2000) isolated thesame gene, which they designated Ovarian/Breast (Ov/Br) septin, as acandidate for the ovarian tumor suppressor gene that had been indirectlyidentified by up to 70% loss of heterozygosity (LOH) for a marker atchromosome 17q25 in a bank of malignant ovarian tumors. Two splicevariants were demonstrated within the 200- kb contig, which differedonly at exon 1. The septins are a family of genes involved incytokinesis and cell cycle control, whose known functions are consistentwith the hypothesis that the human 17q25 septin gene is a candidate forthe ovarian tumor suppressor gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Osaka, M.; Rowley, J. D.; Zeleznik-Le, N. J.: MSF (MLL septin-likefusion), a fusion partner gene of MLL, in a therapy-related acutemyeloid leukemia with a t(11;17)(q23;q25). Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.96:6428-6433, 1999; and

Russell, S. E. H.; McIlhatton, M. A.; Burrows, J. F.; Donaghy, P. G.;Chanduloy, S.; Petty, E. M.; Kalikin, L. M.; Church, S. W.; McIlroy, S.;Harkin, D. P.; Keilty, G. W.; Cranston, A.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MSF are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604061, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. N-acetylgalactosaminidase, alpha- (NAGA, AccessionNM_(—)000262.1) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NAGA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NAGA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NAGA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8596, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition ofN-acetylgalactosaminidase, alpha-(NAGA, Accession NM_(—)000262.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NAGA.

Procollagen-proline, 2-oxoglutarate 4-dioxygenase (proline4-hydroxylase), alpha polypeptide ii (P4HA2, Accession NM_(—)004199.1)is another GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. P4HA2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by P4HA2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofP4HA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2032, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition ofProcollagen-proline, 2-oxoglutarate 4-dioxygenase (proline4-hydroxylase), alpha polypeptide ii (P4HA2, Accession NM_(—)004199.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with P4HA2.

Pre-b-cell leukemia transcription factor 2 (PBX2, AccessionNM_(—)002586.3) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PBX2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PBX2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PBX2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11494, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Pre-b-cell leukemiatranscription factor 2 (PBX2, Accession NM_(—)002586.3), a gene whichbinds the sequence 5′-atcaatcaa-3′. Accordingly, utilities of GAM71include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PBX2.

The function of PBX2 has been established by previous studies. Monica etal. (1991) isolated 2 new homeo box genes, PBX2 and PBX3, on the basisof their extensive homology to PBX1 (OMIM Ref. No. 176310), which isinvolved in t(1;19) translocation in acute pre-B-cell leukemias. Thepredicted PBX2 and PBX3 proteins were 92 and 94% identical to PBX1 overa large region of 266 amino acids within and flanking theirhomeodomains, but all 3 proteins diverged significantly near their aminoand carboxy termini. Chromosome in situ hybridization demonstrated thatthe PBX genes map to separate loci: PBX1, 1q23; PBX2, 3q22-q23; PBX3,9q33-q34. It was subsequently determined that the PBX gene mapped tochromosome 3 was in fact a pseudogene (PBXP1; OMIM Ref. No. 176310). Asnoted later, PBX2 maps to chromosome 6. Unlike PBX1, which is notexpressed in lymphoid cell lines, expression of PBX2 and PBX3 was notrestricted to particular states of differentiation or development, asmRNA transcripts of these genes were detected in most fetal and adulttissues and all cell lines. Like PBX1 RNA, PBX3 RNA is alternativelyspliced to yield 2 translation products with different carboxy termini,a feature not observed for PBX2. Their extensive sequence similarity andwidespread expression suggest a generalized, overlapping role for PBXproteins in most cell types. Differences in their amino and carboxytermini may modulate their activities, mediated in part by differentialsplicing and, for PBX1, protein fusion following t(1;19) chromosomaltranslocation. Aguado and Campbell (1995) characterized the genomicstructure of the PBX2 gene on chromosome 6 and showed that it is splitinto 9 exons. Further, they confirmed that homologous genes map tochromosomes 1 and 3. The chromosome 1 copy may also be a pseudogene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Monica, K.; Galili, N.; Nourse, J.; Saltman, D.; Cleary, M. L.: PBX2 andPBX3, new homeobox genes with extensive homology to the human proto -oncogene PBX1. Molec. Cell. Biol. 11:6149-6157, 1991; and

Aguado, B.; Campbell, R. D.: The novel gene G17, located in the humanmajor histocompatibility complex, encodes PBX2, a homeodomain-containingprotein. Genomics 25:650-659, 1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PBX2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176311, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protocadherin 16 dachsous-like (drosophila) (PCDH16,Accession NM_(—)003737.1) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PCDH16 BINDING SITE1 and PCDH16 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby PCDH16, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDH16 BINDING SITE1 andPCDH16 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16682 and SEQ ID:6276respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 16dachsous-like (drosophila) (PCDH16, Accession NM_(—)003737.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDH16.

Phosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type i, gamma (PIP5K1C,Accession XM_(—)047620.3) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIP5K1C BINDING SITE1 and PIP5K1C BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PIP5K1C, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PIP5K1C BINDING SITE1 and PIP5K1C BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:11489 and SEQ ID:16584 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type i, gamma (PIP5K1C,Accession XM_(—)047620.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PIP5K1C.

Protein kinase, lysine deficient 2 (PRKWNK2, Accession) is another GAM71target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKWNK2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PRKWNK2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKWNK2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19227, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,lysine deficient 2 (PRKWNK2, Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PRKWNK2.

PRO2730 (Accession NM_(—)025222.2) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO2730 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2730,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO2730 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5236, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of PRO2730 (AccessionNM_(—)025222.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO2730.

Protein serine kinase h1 (PSKH1, Accession NM_(—)006742.1) is anotherGAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSKH1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PSKH1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSKH1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8943, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Protein serinekinase h1 (PSKH1, Accession NM_(—)006742.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM71 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PSKH1.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type 1 (PTPN1, AccessionNM_(—)002827.2) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTPN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTPN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:487, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type 1 (PTPN1, Accession NM_(—)002827.2), agene which is a non-receptor type 1 protein tyrosine phosphatase andinhibits insulin signaling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTPN1.

The function of PTPN1 has been established by previous studies. PTP1Binhibits insulin signaling and, when overexpressed, plays a role ininsulin resistance (Ahmad et al., 1997). In the 3-prime untranslatedregion of the PTP1B gene, Di Paola et al. (2002) identified a 1484insGvariation (176885.0001) that, in 2 different populations, was associatedwith several features of insulin resistance. Similar data were obtainedin a family-based association study by use of sib pairs discordant forgenotype (Gu et al., 2000). Subjects carrying the 1484insG variantshowed PTP1B mRNA overexpression in skeletal muscle. PTP1B mRNAstability was significantly higher in human embryonic kidney cellstransfected with 1484insG PTP1B as compared with those transfected withwildtype PTP1B. The data indicated that the 1484insG allele causes PTP1Boverexpression and plays a role in insulin resistance. Therefore,individuals carrying the 1484insG variant might particularly benefitfrom PTP1B inhibitors in the treatment of insulin resistance (Kennedyand Ramachandran, 2000).

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PTPN1.Elchebly et al. (1999) generated PTP1B-deficient mice by targeteddisruption of the mouse homolog of the PTP1B gene. Mice werephenotypically and pathologically normal and had normal life span. Inthe fed state, homozygous mutant mice had slightly lower blood glucoseconcentrations, and half the circulating insulin concentrations, ofwildtype littermates. The enhanced insulin sensitivity ofPTP1B-deficient mice was also evident in glucose- and insulin- tolerancetests. After insulin injection, deficient mice showed increasedphosphorylation of the insulin receptor in liver and muscle tissuecompared to wildtype mice. On a high-fat diet, PTP1B-deficient mice wereresistant to weight gain and remained insulin sensitive, while wildtypemice rapidly gained weight and became insulin resistant. These resultssuggested a major role for PTP1B in modulation of insulin sensitivityand fuel metabolism. The authors proposed PTP1B as a potentialtherapeutic target for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PTPN1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Elchebly, M.; Payette, P.; Michaliszy, E.; Cromlish, W.; Collins, S.;Loy, A. L.; Normandin, D.; Cheng, A.; Himms-Hagen, J.; Chan, C.-C.;Ramachandran, C.; Gresser, M. J.; Tremblay, M. L.; Kennedy, B. P.:Increased insulin sensitivity and obesity resistance in mice lacking theprotein tyrosine phosphatase-1B gene. Science 283:1544-1548, 1999; and

Di Paola, R.; Frittitta, L.; Miscio, G.; Bozzali, M.; Baratta, R.;Centra, M.; Spampinato, D.; Santagati, M. G.; Ercolino, T.; Cisternino,C.; Soccio, T. Mastroianno, S.; Tassi, V.; Alm.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PTPN1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176885, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Retinoic acid receptor, alpha (RARA, AccessionNM_(—)000964.1) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RARA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RARA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RARA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3568, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidreceptor, alpha (RARA, Accession NM_(—)000964.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RARA.

Arginyl aminopeptidase (aminopeptidase b) (RNPEP, AccessionNM_(—)020216.2) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RNPEP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNPEP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RNPEP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8256, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Arginylaminopeptidase (aminopeptidase b) (RNPEP, Accession NM_(—)020216.2), agene which is an exopeptidase which selectively removes arginine and/orlysine residues from the n- terminus of several peptide substrates.Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RNPEP.

The function of RNPEP has been established by previous studies.Aminopeptidase B (EC 3.4.11.6) was originally defined as an exopeptidasecapable of trimming basic amino acid residues from the NH2 terminus ofpeptide substrates (Hopsu et al., 1964). Cadel et al. (1995)demonstrated that it is a Zn(2+)-dependent exopeptidase that selectivelyremoves arginine and/or lysine residues from the N terminus of severalpeptide substrates. Structurally it is related to leukotriene A4hydrolase (OMIM Ref. No. 151570), an important enzyme of the arachidonicacid pathway. The structural relationship has its functional counterpartin the capacity of aminopeptidase B to hydrolyze leukotriene A4 (Cadelet al., 1997). Antibodies raised against the isolated peptidase showthat it is widely distributed in a number of tissues, includingendocrine and nonendocrine cell types. It is secreted by rat PC12pheochromocytoma cells and associated with the external face of theirplasma membrane. Together these data strongly argue in favor ofparticipation of this ubiquitous and in vitro bifunctional enzyme in thefinal stages of precursor processing mechanisms occurring either duringthe intracellular transport along the secretory pathway or at the plasmamembrane level, or both (Aurich-Costa et al., 1997

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cadel, S.; Foulon, T.; Viron, A.; Balogh, A.; Midol-Monnet, S.; Noel,N.; Cohen, P.: Aminopeptidase B from the rat testis is a bifunctionalenzyme structurally related to leukotriene-A4 hydrolase. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 94:2963-2968, 1997; and

Cadel, S.; Pierotti, A. R.; Foulton, T.; Creminon, C.; Barre, N.;Segretain, D.; Cohen, P.: Aminopeptidase-B in the rat testes: isolation,functional properties and cellular localizatio.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RNPEP arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602675, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1(SLC15A1, Accession NM_(—)005073.1) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC15A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC15A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC15A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19682, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1 (SLC15A1, AccessionNM_(—)005073.1), a gene which is a H(+)-coupled peptide transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC15A1.

The function of SLC15A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Solute carrier family21 (organic anion transporter), member 9 (SLC21A9, AccessionNM_(—)007256.1) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC21A9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC21A9, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC21A9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5348, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 21 (organic anion transporter), member 9 (SLC21A9, AccessionNM_(—)007256.1), a gene which is Moderately similar to SLC21A2prostaglandin transporter. Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC21A9.

The function of SLC21A9 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening human brain cDNAs for the potential to encode proteins thatare at least 50 kD, Nagase et al. (1998) isolated an SLC21A9 cDNA, whichthey called KIAA0880, that contains a complete coding sequence. Thepredicted 709-amino acid SLC21A9 protein contains 8 membrane-spanningregions. SLC21A9 shares 42.8% amino acid sequence identity with a ratprostaglandin transporter across 678 residues. RT-PCR followed by ELISAdetected SLC21A9 expression in all human tissues examined, with thehighest expression in liver, lower expression in lung, ovary, brain,heart, kidney, pancreas, spleen, and testis, and lowest expression inskeletal muscle Organic anion- transporting polypeptides (OATPs) are afamily of multispecific carriers that mediate the sodium-independenttransport of steroid hormone and conjugates, drugs, and numerous anionicendogenous substrates. St-Pierre et al. (2002) investigated whethermembers of the OATP gene family could mediate fetal-maternal transfer ofanionic steroid conjugates in the human placenta. They isolated OATPB(SLC21A9) from a placenta cDNA library. An antiserum to OATPB detectedan 85-kD protein in basal but not apical syncytiotrophoblast membranes.Immunohistochemistry of first-, second-, and third-trimester placentashowed staining in the cytotrophoblast membranes and at the basalsurface of the syncytiotrophoblast. Trophoblasts that reacted with anantibody to Ki-67, a proliferation-associated antigen, expressed lowerlevels of OATPB. OATPB mRNA levels were measured in isolatedtrophoblasts under culture conditions that promoted syncytia formation.Real-time quantitative PCR estimated an 8-fold increase in OATPBexpression on differentiation to syncytia. Pregnenolone sulfatepartially inhibited OATPB-mediated transport of estrone-3-sulfate in anoocyte expression system. The authors concluded that these findingssuggested a physiologic role for OATPB in the placental uptake offetal-derived sulfated steroids

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, K.; Suyama, M.; Kikuno, R.; Hirosawa, M.;Miyajima, N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Nomura, N.; Ohara, O.: Predictionof the coding sequences of unidentified human genes. XII. The completesequences of 100 new cDNA clones from brain which code for largeproteins in vitro. DNA Res. 5:355-364, 1998; and

St-Pierre, M. V.; Hagenbuch, B.; Ugele, B.; Meier, P. J.; Stallmach, T.:Characterization of an organic anion-transporting polypeptide (OATP-B)in human placenta. J. Clin. Endocr. Metab.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC21A9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604988, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 2 (facilitated glucose transporter),member 10 (SLC2A10, Accession NM_(—)030777.2) is another GAM71 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC2A10 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC2A10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC2A10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1738, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 10 (SLC2A10,Accession NM_(—)030777.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC2A10.

Solute carrier family 5 (sodium-dependent vitamin transporter), member 6(SLC5A6, Accession NM_(—)021095.1) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC5A6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC5A6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC5A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19138, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 5 (sodium-dependent vitamin transporter), member 6 (SLC5A6,Accession NM_(—)021095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC5A6.

Solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, noradrenalin),member 2 (SLC6A2, Accession NM_(—)001043.1) is another GAM71 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC6A2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC6A2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC6A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3434, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, noradrenalin), member 2 (SLC6A2,Accession NM_(—)001043.1), a gene which binds to gt and gc boxespromoters elements. Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC6A2.

The function of SLC6A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Solute carrier family 9(sodium/hydrogen exchanger), isoform 3 regulatory factor 2 (SLC9A3R2,Accession NM_(—)004785.1) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC9A3R2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC9A3R2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC9A3R2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16392, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 9 (sodium/hydrogen exchanger), isoform 3 regulatory factor 2(SLC9A3R2, Accession NM_(—)004785.1), a gene which interacts with thesodium/hydrogen exchanger (SLC9A3), the cytoskeletal protein ezrin(VIL2) and the testis determining factor (SRY). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC9A3R2.

The function of SLC9A3R2 has been established by previous studies. Mahonet al. (2002) demonstrated that parathyroid hormone receptor-1 (PTHR1;168468) binds to the sodium/hydrogen exchanger regulatory factors NHERF1(OMIM Ref. No. 604990) and NHERF2 through a PDZ- domain interaction invitro and in PTH target cells. NHERF2 simultaneously binds phospholipaseC-beta-1 and an atypical, carboxyl-terminal PDZ consensus motif, ETVM,of the PTHR1 through PDZ1 and PDZ2, respectively. PTH treatment of cellsthat express the NHERF2-PTH1R complex markedly activated phospholipaseC-beta and inhibits adenylylcyclase through stimulation of inhibitory Gproteins (see OMIM Ref. No. 139310). NHERF-mediated assembly of PTHR1and phospholipase C-beta is a unique mechanism to regulate PTH signalingin cells and membranes of polarized cells that express NHERF, which mayaccount for many tissue- and cell-specific actions of PTH/PTH-relatedprotein (OMIM Ref. No. 168470) and may also be relevant to signaling bymany G protein-coupled receptors Yun et al. (1998) showed that a centraldomain of NHE3, not a C-terminal domain, interacts with NHERF2 throughits second PDZ domain plus its C terminus. Confocal microscopydemonstrated predominantly cytosolic expression of NHERF2 in the absenceof NHE3, with more plasma membrane expression in the presence of NHE3.Gel overlay analysis showed that, as seen with NHERF, the N terminus ofezrin (VIL2; 123900) interacts with the C-terminal residues of NHERF2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mahon, M. J.; Donowitz, M.; Yun, C. C.; Segre, G. V.: Na+/H+ exchangerregulatory factor 2 directs parathyroid hormone 1 receptor signalling.Nature 417:858-861, 2002; and

Yun, C.-H. C.; Lamprecht, G.; Forster, D. V.; Sidor, A.: NHE3 kinase Aregulatory protein E3KARP binds the epithelial brush border Na(+)/H(+)exchanger NHE3 and the cytoskeletal protein.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC9A3R2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606553, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. SSB-4 (Accession) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SSB-4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SSB-4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SSB-4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7581, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of SSB-4 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SSB-4.

Serine/threonine kinase 10 (STK10, Accession NM_(—)005990.1) is anotherGAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STK10 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by STK10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STK10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13156, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Serine/threoninekinase 10 (STK10, Accession NM_(—)005990.1), a gene which can act onsubstrates such as myelin basic protein and histone iia on serine andthreonine residues. Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith STK10.

The function of STK10 has been established by previous studies.Kuramochi et al. (1997) cloned the mouse gene Stk10, coding for a newserine/threonine kinase, designated LOK. Kuramochi et al. (1999)described the cloning of a cDNA encoding the human homolog and thedetection of LOK proteins in human lymphoid cells. They deposited thesequence of a human LOK cDNA in GenBank (AB015718). They also determinedthe chromosomal location of the gene by fluorescence in situhybridization: 5q35.1 in human, 11A4 in mouse, and 10q12.3 in rat. Bymeans of polymorphic CA repeats found in the 3-prime untranslated regionof the mouse Stk10 gene and an intersubspecific backcross mapping panel,they mapped the Stk10 locus to a restricted region on chromosome 11between D11Mit53 and D11Mit84. These results established STK10 as a newmarker of human chromosome 5 to define the syntenic boundary of humanchromosomes 5 and 16 on mouse chromosome 11.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kuramochi, S.; Matsuda, Y.; Okamoto, M.; Kitamura, F.; Yonekawa, H.;Karasuyama, H. : Molecular cloning of the human gene STK10 encodinglymphocyte-oriented kinase, and comparative chromosomal mapping of thehuman, mouse, and rat homologues. Immunogenetics 49:369-375, 1999; and

Kuramochi, S.; Moriguchi, T.; Kuida, K.; Endo, J.; Semba, K.; Nishida,E.; Karasuyama, H.: LOK is a novel mouse STE20-like protein kinase thatis expressed predominantly in lymphocyte.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of STK10 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603919, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Synaptogyrin 1 (SYNGR1, Accession NM_(—)004711.2) is anotherGAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYNGR1 BINDING SITE1and SYNGR1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SYNGR1, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SYNGR1 BINDING SITE1 and SYNGR1 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:13235 and SEQ ID:11048 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Synaptogyrin 1(SYNGR1, Accession NM_(—)004711.2), a gene which belongs totransmembrane synaptic vesicle protein and may function in membranerecycling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withSYNGR1.

The function of SYNGR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Transcription factorap-4 (activating enhancer binding protein 4) (TFAP4, AccessionNM_(—)003223.1) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TFAP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TFAP4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TFAP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18694, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor ap-4 (activating enhancer binding protein 4) (TFAP4, AccessionNM_(—)003223.1), a gene which activates both viral and cellular genes bybinding to the symmetrical dna sequence 5′-cagctg-3′. Accordingly,utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TFAP4.

The function of TFAP4 has been established by previous studies.Transcription factors of the basic helix-loop-helix-zipper (bHLH-Zip)family contain a basic domain, which is used for DNA binding, and HLHand Zip domains, which are used for oligomerization. Transcriptionfactor AP4 activates both viral and cellular genes by binding to thesymmetrical DNA sequence CAGCTG (Mermod et al., 1988; Hu et al., 1990).By interspecific backcross analysis, Steingrimsson et al. (1995) mappedthe Tfap4 gene to mouse chromosome 16, close to the gene for spermprotamine P1 (PRM1; 182880). Since the PRM1 is located on chromosome16p13.3 in the human, they suggested that TFAP4 is probably on humanchromosome 16. The International Radiation Hybrid Mapping Consortiummapped the TFAP4 gene to chromosome 16p13 (sts-S73885).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hu, Y.-F.; Luscher, B.; Admon, A.; Mermod, N.; Tjian, R.: Transcriptionfactor AP- 4 contains multiple dimerization domains that regulate dimerspecificity. Genes Dev. 4:1741-1752, 1990; and

Steingrimsson, E.; Sawadogo, M.; Gilbert, D. J.; Zervos, A. S.; Brent,R.; Blanar, M. A.; Fisher, D. E.; Copeland, N. G.; Jenkins, N. A.:Murine chromosomal location of five bHLH-Zip tr.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TFAP4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600743, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tgfb-induced factor 2 (tale family homeobox) (TGIF2,Accession NM_(—)021809.2) is another GAM71 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TGIF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TGIF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGIF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6058, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-induced factor2 (tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NM_(—)021809.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF2.

Uncoupling protein 3 (mitochondrial, proton carrier) (UCP3, AccessionNM_(—)003356.2) is another GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UCP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UCP3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UCP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4639, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Uncoupling protein3 (mitochondrial, proton carrier) (UCP3, Accession NM_(—)003356.2), agene which is a mitochondrial transporter protein that creates protonleaks across the inner mitochondrial membrane, thus uncoupling oxidativephosphorylation. and therefore may be associated with Obesity.Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Obesity, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UCP3.

The function of UCP3 has been established by previous studies. With thecapacity to participate in thermogenesis and energy balance, UCP3 is animportant obesity candidate gene. Bouchard et al. (1997) demonstratedlinkage between markers at the UCP2/UCP3 region with resting metabolicrate. This region is syntenic to a region of mouse chromosome 7 that hasbeen linked to hyperinsulinemia and obesity (Fleury et al., 1997).

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of UCP3.Clapham et al. (2000) created transgenic mice that overexpress humanUCP3 in skeletal muscle. UCP3 expression was driven by the humanalpha-skeletal actin (OMIM Ref. No. 102610) promoter, limitingexpression to skeletal muscle. Clapham et al. (2000) bred 3 independentlines to homozygosity and selected a line of mice that had a 66-foldincrease in UCP3 expression. These mice were hyperphagic but weighedless than their wildtype littermates. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)showed a striking reduction in adipose tissue mass. The mice alsoexhibited lower fasting plasma glucose and insulin levels and anincreased glucose clearance rate. Clapham et al. (2000) concluded thattheir data provided evidence that skeletal muscle UCP3 has the potentialto influence metabolic rates and glucose homeostasis in the wholeanimal.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for UCP3 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Clapham, J. C.; Arch, J. R. S.; Chapman, H.; Haynes, A.; Lister, C.;Moore, G. B. T.; Piercy, V.; Carter, S. A.; Lehner, I.; Smith, S. A.;Beeley, L. J.; Godden, R. J.; and 15 others: Mice overexpressing humanuncoupling protein-3 in skeletal muscle are hyperphagic and lean. Nature406:415-418, 2000; and

Fleury, C.; Neverova, M.; Collins, S.; Raimbault, S.; Champigny, O.;Levi-Meyrueis, C.; Bouillaud, F.; Seldin, M. F.; Surwit, R. S.;Ricquier, D.; Warden, C. H.: Uncoupling protein-2.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UCP3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602044, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. UREB1 (Accession NM_(—)031407.2) is another GAM71 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UREB1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byUREB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UREB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5654, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of UREB1 (AccessionNM_(—)031407.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM71 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UREB1.

Ubiquitin specific protease 21 (USP21, Accession NM_(—)012475.2) isanother GAM71 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USP21 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by USP21, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of USP21 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3093, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM71 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:257.

Another function of GAM71 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin specificprotease 21 (USP21, Accession NM_(—)012475.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM71 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with USP21.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 72 (GAM72), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM72 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM72 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM72 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM72 gene encodes a GAM72 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM72 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:198, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM72 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM72 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM72 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM72 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM72 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:198, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM72folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM72 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA is designated SEQID:342, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM72 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM72 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM72target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM72 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM72 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM72 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM72 target RNA into GAM72 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM72 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM72 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM72 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM72 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM72 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM72 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM72 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM72 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

A kinase (prka) anchor protein 11 (AKAP11, Accession NM_(—)016248.2) isa GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AKAP11 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AKAP11, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AKAP11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10091, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

A function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of A kinase (prka) anchorprotein 11 (AKAP11, Accession NM_(—)016248.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AKAP11.

Arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase, second type (ALOX15B, AccessionNM_(—)001141.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALOX15B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALOX15B, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ALOX15B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:407, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Arachidonate15-lipoxygenase, second type (ALOX15B, Accession NM_(—)001141.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALOX15B.

Ap1 gamma subunit binding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NM_(—)080550.1)is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AP1GBP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AP1GBP1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of AP1GBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8213, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Ap1 gamma subunitbinding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NM_(—)080550.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1GBP1.

Apolipoprotein l, 1 (APOL1, Accession NM_(—)145343.1) is another GAM72target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APOL1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APOL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11403, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l, 1(APOL1, Accession NM_(—)145343.1), a gene which may participate inreverse cholesterol transport from peripheral cells to the liver. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APOL1.

The function of APOL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Arylsulfatase d (ARSD,Accession NM_(—)001669.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARSD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byARSD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARSD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Arylsulfatase d(ARSD, Accession NM_(—)001669.1), a gene which hydrolyzes sulfate groupsfrom sugar residues in complex glycoconjugates. and therefore may beassociated with X-linked chondrodysplasia punctata. Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofX-linked chondrodysplasia punctata, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ARSD.

The function of ARSD has been established by previous studies. In thecourse of positional cloning of the gene mutant in X-linkedchondrodysplasia punctata (OMIM Ref. No. 302950), Franco et al. (1995)identified a cluster of 3 sulfatase genes located in the region Xp22.3.The genes were arylsulfatases and were designated ARSD, ARSE (OMIM Ref.No. 300180), and ARSF (OMIM Ref. No. 300003), in that order, proceedingfrom the telomere of Xp toward the centromere. Mutations in ARSE wereidentified in males with chondrodysplasia punctata. Franco et al. (1995)showed that both ARSD and ARSE have 11 exons and are transcribed towardthe telomere. Their natural substrate was not determined. Meroni et al.(1996) reported that ARSD and ARSE have several typical features ofgenes that map in the pseudoautosomal region of the X chromosome, i.e.,they escape X inactivation, have homologs on the Y chromosome, and arenot conserved in mouse. Meroni et al. (1996) noted that ARSD, ARSE, andSTS have a conserved gene structure; alignment of the genomic structuresrevealed perfect conservation of the intron-exon junctions. Sequenceanalysis of the Y-linked homologs of ARSD and ARSE indicated that theyrepresent truncated pseudogenes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Franco, B.; Meroni, G.; Parenti, G.; Levilliers, J.; Bernard, L.;Gebbia, M.; Cox, L.; Maroteaux, P.; Sheffield, L.; Rappold, G. A.;Andria, G.; Petit, C.; Ballabio, A.: A cluster of sulfatase genes onXp22.3: mutations in chondrodysplasia punctata (CDPX) and implicationsfor warfarin embryopathy. Cell 81:1-20, 1995; and

Meroni, G.; Franco, B.; Archidiacono, N.; Messali, S.; Andolfi, G.;Rocchi, M.; Ballabio, A.: Characterization of a cluster of sulfatasegenes on Xp22.3 suggests gene duplications in a.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ARSD arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300002, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Biphenyl hydrolase-like (serine hydrolase; breast epithelialmucin-associated antigen) (BPHL, Accession NM_004332.1) is another GAM72target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BPHL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby BPHL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BPHL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16204, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Biphenylhydrolase-like (serine hydrolase; breast epithelial mucin-associatedantigen) (BPHL, Accession NM_(—)004332.1), a gene which involves indetoxification processes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with BPHL.

The function of BPHL has been established by previous studies. Theserine hydrolases are defined as a functional class of hydrolyticenzymes that contain a serine residue in their active site. They can begrouped into subfamilies that contain closely related members in termsof substrate specificity or amino acid sequence similarity. Puente andLopez-Otin (1995) isolated a full-length human breast carcinoma cDNAencoding a novel serine hydrolase, BPHL. The deduced 274-amino acidprotein shows significant sequence similarity to prokaryotic enzymesinvolved in the degradation of aromatic compounds; the highestidentities, about 25%, are to 4 serine hydrolases encoded by the bphDgenes of different strains of Pseudomonas, all of which degrade biphenylderivatives. Recombinant BPHL protein demonstrated serine hydrolaseactivity that was abolished by a covalent inhibitor of serinehydrolases. By Northern blot analysis of human tissues, the authorsdetected a major 1.8-kb BPHL transcript, with highest levels in liverand kidney, and a minor 2.4-kb transcript. They showed that BPHL isexpressed as an approximately 30-kD protein in human liver using Westernblot analysis. Puente et al. (1998) determined that the BPHL gene spansapproximately 30 kb and contains 8 exons. By fluorescence in situhybridization, they localized the BPHL gene to 6p25.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Puente, X. S.; Lopez-Otin, C.: Cloning and expression analysis of anovel human serine hydrolase with sequence similarity to prokaryoticenzymes involved in the degradation of aromatic compounds. J. Biol.Chem. 270:12926-12932, 1995; and

Puente, X. S.; Pendas, A. M.; Lopez-Otin, C.: Structuralcharacterization and chromosomal localization of the gene encoding humanbiphenyl hydrolase-related protein (BPHL). Genomics 5.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BPHL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603156, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Breast cancer 2, early onset (BRCA2, AccessionNM_(—)000059.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BRCA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BRCA2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BRCA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2407, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 2,early onset (BRCA2, Accession NM_(—)000059.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA2.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NM_(—)052966.1)is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf24, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C1orf24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12135, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NM_(—)052966.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf24.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 33 (C1orf33, Accession NM_(—)016183.2)is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf33BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf33, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C1orf33 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13080, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 33 (C1orf33, Accession NM_(—)016183.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf33.

C1q and tumor necrosis factor related protein 2 (C1QTNF2, AccessionNM_(—)031908.2) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C1QTNF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1QTNF2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C1QTNF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9609, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of C1q and tumornecrosis factor related protein 2 (C1QTNF2, Accession NM_(—)031908.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C1QTNF2.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 106 (C20orf106, Accession) is anotherGAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf106 BINDINGSITE1 and C20orf106 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by C20orf106, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf106 BINDING SITE1 and C20orf106 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:11104 and SEQ ID:16007 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 106 (C20orf106, Accession). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with C20orf106.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 142 (C20orf142, AccessionXM_(—)300782.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf142 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf142, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf142 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19248,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 142 (C20orf142, Accession XM_(—)300782.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf142.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 5 (C21orf5, Accession NM_(—)005128.1)is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17560, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21 openreading frame 5 (C21orf5, Accession NM_(—)005128.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf5.

Chromosome 22 open reading frame 20 (C22orf20, Accession NM_(—)025225.2)is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C22orf20BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C22orf20, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C22orf20 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15306, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 22 openreading frame 20 (C22orf20, Accession NM_(—)025225.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C22orf20.

C4S-2 (Accession NM_(—)018641.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C4S-2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C4S-2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C4S-2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10076, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of C4S-2 (AccessionNM_(—)018641.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C4S-2.

Chromosome 6 open reading frame 10 (C6orf10, Accession NM_(—)006781.1)is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf10BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C6orf10, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C6orf10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2589, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 6 openreading frame 10 (C6orf10, Accession NM_(—)006781.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C6orf10.

Chromosome 6 open reading frame 29 (C6orf29, Accession NM_(—)032794.1)is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf29BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C6orf29, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C6orf29 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:9517, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 6 openreading frame 29 (C6orf29, Accession NM_(—)032794.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C6orf29.

Caspase 10, apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP10, AccessionNM_(—)032974.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CASP10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASP10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13216, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 10,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP10, Accession NM_(—)032974.1),a gene which is one aspartate-specific cysteine protease and importantin death receptor signaling or other cellular processes and thereforemay be associated with Gastric cancers. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Gastric cancers, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CASP10.

The function of CASP10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NM_(—)001228.2) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10165, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NM_(—)001228.2), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 has been established by previous studies.Expression of cDNAs that encode truncated polypeptides containing mostlyexpanded polyglutamine repeats, but not of those that encode thecorresponding full-length proteins, has been shown to induce cell deathby apoptosis. Such truncated proteins have been shown to form aggregatesor inclusions (Ikeda et al., 1996). Sanchez et al. (1999) studied therole of caspases in polyglutamine-induced cell death in establishedcultures of primary cortical, striatal, and cerebellar neurons fromembryonic day 17 rat embryos, transfected with an expression constructencoding truncated ataxin-3 that contained 79 glutamine (Q79) residues.The authors showed that the apoptosis inhibitors Bcl2, CrmA, and atruncated Fas/APO1-associated death domain protein (FADD DN) inhibitedpolyglutamine repeat-induced neuronal cell death. A mutant Jurkat cellline specifically lacking caspase-8 was resistant topolyglutamine-induced cell death. Cells transfected with Q79 showedinsoluble inclusions. Caspase-8 was recruited and activated by these Q79inclusions. Western blot analysis revealed the presence of activatedcaspase-8 in the insoluble fraction of affected brain regions fromHuntington disease (OMIM Ref. No. 143100) patients but not in those fromcontrols. The authors suggested that caspase-8 has an essential role inHuntington-related neurodegenerative diseases.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CASP8.Varfolomeev et al. (1998) generated mice deficient in Casp8 bydisrupting exons 1 and 2, which encode the N-terminal death effectordomains (DEDs) that interact with MORT1/FADD (OMIM Ref. No. 602457).Whereas wildtype and heterozygous mice appeared normal, no homozygousmutant mice survived beyond approximately embryonic day 13.5.Histopathologic analysis revealed marked abdominal hyperemia witherythrocytosis in the liver, major blood vessels, capillaries, and otherorgans. Cardiac ventricular musculature was thin and similar to earlymesenchyme. Colony forming assays showed that hemopoietic precursorcells were markedly reduced in the mutant mice. Immunoprecipitation andWestern blot analysis indicated that fibroblasts from mutant miceresponded normally to the noncytocidal effects of tumor necrosis factorreceptor (TNFR; 191190) and death receptor-3 (DR3, or TNFRSF12; 603366)stimulation, whereas wildtype fibroblasts were killed by TNF (OMIM Ref.No. 191160) treatment or FAS (TNFRSF6; 134637) cross- linking. Agentssuch as ultraviolet irradiation and protein kinase inhibitors werelethal for mutant and normal fibroblasts. Varfolomeev et al. (1998)concluded that CASP8 is necessary for death induction by receptors ofthe TNF/nerve growth factor (see OMIM Ref. No. NGFR; 162010) family andis vital in embryonal development.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CASP8 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sanchez, I.; Xu, C.-J.; Juo, P.; Kakizaka, A.; Blenis, J.; Yuan, J.:Caspase-8 is required for cell death induced by expanded polyglutaminerepeats. Neuron 22:623-633, 1999; and

Varfolomeev, E. E.; Schuchmann, M.; Luria, V.; Chiannilkulchai, N.;Beckmann, J. S.; Mett, I. L.; Rebrikov, D.; Brodianski, V. M.; Kemper,O. C.; Kollet, O.; Lapidot, T.; Soffer, D.; So.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CASP8 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601763, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Centaurin, alpha 2 (CENTA2, Accession NM_(—)018404.1) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CENTA2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CENTA2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CENTA2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10588, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Centaurin, alpha 2(CENTA2, Accession NM_(—)018404.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CENTA2.

Carbohydrate (chondroitin 6) sulfotransferase 3 (CHST3, AccessionNM_(—)004273.2) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CHST3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHST3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CHST3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8037, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(chondroitin 6) sulfotransferase 3 (CHST3, Accession NM_004273.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CHST3.

Cyclic nucleotide gated channel beta 1 (CNGB1, Accession NM_(—)001297.1)is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNGB1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CNGB1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCNGB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8665, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Cyclic nucleotidegated channel beta 1 (CNGB1, Accession NM_(—)001297.1), a gene which hasprobable role in photoreception. and therefore may be associated withRetinitis pigmentosa. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Retinitis pigmentosa, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CNGB1.

The function of CNGB1 has been established by previous studies. SeeCNCG1 (OMIM Ref. No. 123825). The human and bovine rod photoreceptorcGMP-gated cation channel consists of 2 subunits: alpha (63 kD; 123825)and beta (OMIM Ref. No. 240 kD). Ardell et al. (1996) provided evidencethat the human GAR1 protein is encoded by the N-terminal region of thegene encoding the beta subunit of the cGMP-gated photoreceptor channelBareil et al. (2001) studied a consanguineous French family withautosomal recessive retinitis pigmentosa (RP; 268000). Autosomalrecessive RP accounts for 5 to 20% of all RP, whereas sporadic RP,presumed to be recessive in most cases, accounts for a further 40 to 50%(Bird, 1995). Bareil et al. (2001) excluded linkage to known lociinvolved in RP and by homozygosity mapping localized the disease gene inthis family to 16q13-q21. They noted 2 candidate genes, KIFC3 (OMIM Ref.No. 604535) and CNGB1. Mutation analysis demonstrated that CNGB1 wasmutated in this family

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ardell, M. D.; Aragon, I.; Oliveira, L.; Porche, G. E.; Burke, E.;Pittler, S. J.: The beta subunit of human rod photoreceptor cGMP-gatedcation channel is generated from a complex transcription unit. FEBSLett. 389:213-218, 1996; and

Bareil, C.; Hamel, C. P.; Delague, V.; Arnaud, B.; Demaille, J.;Claustres, M.: Segregation of a mutation in CNGB1 encoding thebeta-subunit of the rod cGMP- gated channel in a family wi.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CNGB1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600724, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cyclin m1 (CNNM1, Accession NM_(—)020348.1) is another GAM72target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNNM1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CNNM1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNNM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14071, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin m1 (CNNM1,Accession NM_(—)020348.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CNNM1.

Carboxypeptidase m (CPM, Accession NM_(—)001874.1) is another GAM72target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPM BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CPM,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2111, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Carboxypeptidase m(CPM, Accession NM_(—)001874.1), a gene which specifically removesCOOH-terminal basic amino acids (arginine or lysine). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CPM.

The function of CPM has been established by previous studies.Carboxypeptidases specifically remove COOH-terminal basic amino acids(arginine or lysine). They have important functions in many biologicprocesses, including activation, inactivation, or modulation of peptidehormone activity and alteration of physical properties of proteins andenzymes. Carboxypeptidase M is a membrane-bound arginine/lysinecarboxypeptidase found in many tissues and cultured cells. Rehli et al.(1995) found that its expression associated with monocyte to macrophagedifferentiation. Tan et al. (1989) described the molecular cloning andsequencing of the cDNA for human carboxypeptidase M from a humanplacental cDNA library. The 2-kb cDNA contained an open reading frame of1,317 basepairs, encoding a 439-amino acid protein. Sequence analysisrevealed hydrophobic regions at the NH(2) and carboxy termini. There are6 potential asparagine-linked glycosylation sites. Observed sequencehomologies with other carboxypeptidases were as follows: human plasmacarboxypeptidase N (OMIM Ref. No. 212070), 41%; bovine carboxypeptidaseH (OMIM Ref. No. 114855), 41%; and bovine pancreatic carboxypeptidases Aand B, 15%. The active site residues of carboxypeptidases A and B areconserved in carboxypeptidase M

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Rehli, M.; Krause, S. W.; Kreutz, M.; Andreesen, R.: Carboxypeptidase Mis identical to the MAX.1 antigen and its expression is associated withmonocyte to macrophage differentiation. J. Biol. Chem. 270:15644-15649,1995; and

Tan, F.; Chan, S. J.; Steiner, D. F.; Schilling, J. W.; Skidgel, R. A.:Molecular cloning and sequencing of the cDNA for human membrane-boundcarboxypeptidase M: comparison with carboxy.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CPM are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 114860, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CPR2 (Accession NM_(—)030900.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CPR2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CPR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPR2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14297, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of CPR2 (AccessionNM_(—)030900.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPR2.

Carnitine o-octanoyltransferase (CROT, Accession NM_(—)021151.1) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CROT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CROT, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CROTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14662, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Carnitineo-octanoyltransferase (CROT, Accession NM_(—)021151.1), a gene whichCROT plays a crucial role in the beta-oxidation of branched-chain fattyacids including pristanic acid. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CROT.

The function of CROT has been established by previous studies. Carnitineoctanoyltransferase (EC 2.3.1.137) is a carnitine acyltransferase thatcatalyzes the reversible transfer of fatty acyl groups between CoA andcarnitine. This provides a crucial step in the transport of medium- andlong-chain acyl-CoA out of the mammalian peroxisome to the cytosol andmitochondria. See also CRAT (OMIM Ref. No. 600184). Van der Leij et al.(2000) reviewed the function, structural features, and phylogenetics ofhuman carnitine acyltransferase genes, including CROT Using enzymeactivity measurements of CROT expressed in a carnitineacetyltransferase-deficient yeast strain, Ferdinandusse et al. (1999)demonstrated that CROT efficiently converts a branched-chain fattyacyl-CoA (4,8-dimethylnonanoyl-CoA) to its corresponding carnitineester. They hypothesized that CROT plays a crucial role in thebeta-oxidation of branched-chain fatty acids including pristanic acid

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ferdinandusse, S.; Mulders, J.; IJlst, L.; Denis, S.; Dacremont, G.;Waterham, H. R.; Wanders, R. J. A.: Molecular cloning and expression ofhuman carnitine octanoyltransferase: evidence for its role in theperoxisomal beta-oxidation of branched-chain fatty acids. Biochem.Biophys. Res. Commun. 263:213-218, 1999; and

van der Leij, F. R.; Huijkman, N. C. A.; Boomsma, C.; Kuipers, J. R. G.;Bartelds, B.: Genomics of the human carnitine acyltransferase genes.Molec. Genet. Metab. 71:139-153, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CROT arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606090, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CSL4 (Accession NM_(—)016046.2) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CSL4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CSL4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSL4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16124, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of CSL4 (AccessionNM_(—)016046.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CSL4.

Cathepsin s (CTSS, Accession NM_(—)004079.3) is another GAM72 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTSS BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCTSS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTSS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2354, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Cathepsin s (CTSS,Accession NM_(—)004079.3), a gene which is a lysosomal cysteine (thiol)protease that cleaves elastin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CTSS.

The function of CTSS has been established by previous studies. Alveolarmacrophages express an elastase activity of acidic pH optimuminhibitable by cysteine protease inhibitors. It had been shown that theonly previously known eukaryotic elastinolytic cysteine protease,cathepsin L (OMIM Ref. No. 116880), could not completely account forthis activity. In a search for additional cysteine proteases withelastinolytic activity, Shi et al. (1992) used low-degeneracyoligonucleotide primers based on regions of strong amino acid homologyamong the known cysteine proteases to screen reverse-transcribed humanalveolar macrophage RNA for cysteine proteases by PCR. The screeningturned up a cDNA sequence highly homologous to bovine cathepsin S. Therecombinant enzyme was found to be elastinolytic. The relatively broadpH range of human cathepsin S activity suggested that it plays asignificant role in the contact-dependent elastase activity of alveolarmacrophages Northern blot analysis by Shi et al. (1994) showed thatcathepsin S shows a restricted tissue distribution, with highest levelsin spleen, heart, and lung. Immunostaining of lung tissue demonstrateddetectable cathepsin S only in lung macrophages. The high level ofexpression in the spleen and in phagocytes suggested to Shi et al.(1994) that cathepsin S may have a specific function in immunity,perhaps related to antigen processing.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CTSS.Cathepsins S and L play prominent roles in the degradation of theinvariant chain (Ii, or CD74; 142790). In I-A(b) class II mice lackingthe Ctss gene, failure to degrade Ii resulted in the accumulation of aclass II-associated, 10-kD Ii fragment within endosomes, disruptingclass II trafficking, peptide complex formation, and class II-restrictedantigen presentation (Driessen et al., 1999). Riese et al. (2001) showedthat I-A(b) class II haplotype mice lacking the Ctss gene had impairedNK1.1-positive T-cell selection and function. There were no overtdefects in Cd4 (OMIM Ref. No. 186940)-positive and Cd8 (see OMIM Ref.No. 186910)-positive T-cell populations. In Ctss -/- mice, thymicdendritic cells had defective presentation of the Cd1d (OMIM Ref. No.188410)-restricted antigen, the marine sponge glycosphingolipidalpha-galactosylceramide. Cd1d colocalized with Ii fragments andaccumulated within endocytic dendritic cell compartments, impairing Cd1dtrafficking. This dysfunction did not occur, however, in Ctss -/- miceof the I-A(k) class II haplotype. Riese et al. (2001) concluded thatCd1d function is critically linked to the processing of Ii, revealingthat MHC class II haplotype and Ctss activity are regulators of NK Tcells.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CTSS isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shi, G.-P.; Webb, A. C.; Foster, K. E.; Knoll, J. H. M.; Lemere, C. A.;Munger, J. S.; Chapman, H. A.: Human cathepsin S: chromosomallocalization, gene structure, and tissue distribution. J. Biol. Chem.269:11530-11536, 1994. ; and

Riese, R. J.; Shi, G.-P.; Villadangos, J.; Stetson, D.; Driessen, C.;Lennon-Dumenil, A.-M.; Chu, C.-L.; Naumov, Y.; Behar, S. M.; Ploegh, H.;Locksley, R.; Chapman, H. A.: Regulation o.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CTSS arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 116845, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chromosome y open reading frame 14 (CYorf14, AccessionNM_(—)018542.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYorf14 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYorf14, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CYorf14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4714, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome y openreading frame 14 (CYorf14, Accession NM_(—)018542.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CYorf14.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily iiia (niphedipine oxidase), polypeptide 4(CYP3A4, Accession NM_(—)017460.3) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP3A4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP3A4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP3A4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15095, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily iiia (niphedipine oxidase), polypeptide 4 (CYP3A4, AccessionNM_(—)017460.3), a gene which may be involved in an nadph- dependentelectron transport pathway. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CYP3A4.

The function of CYP3A4 has been established by previous studies. Watkinset al. (1985) identified a glucocorticoid-inducible cytochrome P450 inhuman liver. Molowa et al. (1986) reported the complete cDNA sequence ofthis P450. Wrighton and Vandenbranden (1989) isolated a CYP3-typecytochrome P450 from human fetal liver. By somatic cell hybridizationand in situ hybridization, Riddell et al. (1987) assigned to chromosome7 the gene for a cytochrome P450 that encodes the enzyme nifedipineoxidase (CYP3). The assignment to chromosome 7 was corroborated byGonzalez et al. (1988) by use of somatic cell hybrids. These authorsalso provided additional evidence supporting the identity of P450PCN1and nifedipine oxidase. By multipoint linkage analysis using DNA markersknown to be located on chromosome 7, Brooks et al. (1988) concluded thatthe most likely location of CYP3 is 7q21-q22.1. No recombination with aCOL1A2 (OMIM Ref. No. 120160) marker was found. Spurr et al. (1989)assigned CYP3 to 7q22-qter by study of a panel of human-rodent somaticcell hybrids. Inoue et al. (1992) mapped CYP3A4 to 7q22.1 byfluorescence in situ hybridization. The induction of CYP3A enzymes isspecies-specific and believed to involve 1 or more cellular factors, orreceptor-like xenosensors. Xie et al. (2000) identified PXR/SXR as onesuch factor. They showed that targeted disruption of the mouse Pxr geneabolished induction of CYP3A by prototypic inducers such asdexamethasone or pregnenolone-16-alpha-carbonitrile. In Pxr- null micecarrying a transgene for an activated form of human SXR, there wasconstitutive upregulation of CYP3A gene expression and enhancedprotection against toxic xenobiotic compounds. Xie et al. (2000)demonstrated that species origin of the receptor, rather than thepromoter structure of the CYP3A genes, dictates the species-specificpattern of CYP3A inducibility. Thus, they could generate ‘humanized’transgenic mice that were responsive to human-specific inducers such asthe antibiotic rifampicin. Xie et al. (2000) concluded that the SXR/PXRgenes encode the primary species-specific xenosensors that mediate theadaptive hepatic response, and may represent the critical biochemicalmechanism of human xenoprotection.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Inoue, K.; Inazawa, J.; Nakagawa, H.; Shimada, T.; Yamazaki, H.;Guengerich, F. P.; Abe, T.: Assignment of the human cytochrome P-450nifedipine oxidase gene (CYP3A4) to chromosome 7 at band q22.1 byfluorescence in situ hybridization. Jpn. J. Hum. Genet. 37:133-138,1992; and

Xie, W.; Barwick, J. L.; Downes, M.; Blumberg, B.; Simon, C. M.; Nelson,M. C.; Neuschwander-Tetri, B. A.; Brunt, E. M.; Guzelian, P. S.; Evans,R. M.: Humanized xenobiotic response.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CYP3A4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 124010, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dual adaptor of phosphotyrosine and 3-phosphoinositides(DAPP1, Accession NM_(—)014395.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DAPP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DAPP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DAPP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8299, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Dual adaptor ofphosphotyrosine and 3-phosphoinositides (DAPP1, AccessionNM_(—)014395.1), a gene which regulates the ras-cyclic amp pathway.Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DAPP1.

The function of DAPP1 has been established by previous studies. By ESTdatabase searching for pleckstrin homology (PH) domain-containingproteins, followed by screening a universal cDNA library, Dowler et al.(1999) isolated a cDNA encoding DAPP1. Sequence analysis predicted thatthe 280-amino acid protein contains a potential myristoylation site (aglycine after the N-terminal methionine), an N-terminal SH2 domain, anda C-terminal PH domain with a PtdIns- interacting motif. The authorsnoted that APS (OMIM Ref. No. 605300) also has an SH2 domain and a PHdomain but at opposite termini of the protein. PCR of cDNA libraries andNorthern blot analysis revealed ubiquitous expression of 2.7-kbtranscripts, with highest levels in placenta and lung. A protein-lipidoverlay analysis indicated that the PH domain of DAPP1 interacts withphysiologic enantiomers of PtdIns. Using suppression subtractivehybridization with follicular dendritic cell tester cDNA, Marshall etal. (2000) cloned BAM32 and a splice variant identical to DAPP1. Inaddition to the SH2 and PH domains noted by Dowler et al. (1999),Marshall et al. (2000) predicted the presence of a potential tyrosinephosphorylation site in BAM32. Northern blot analysis detected anabundant 2.9-kb transcript and a minor 4.4-kb transcript in allhemopoietic tissues, as well as in trachea and placenta. RT-PCR analysisrevealed expression in all B-cell lines, but not in T-cell, epithelialcell, fibroblast, or myelocytic leukemia cell lines. Activation of Bcells was found to increase BAM32 expression. Immunoblot analysis showedthat stimulation also induces BAM32 association with PLCG2 (OMIM Ref.No. 600220) and tyrosine phosphorylation of a 36-kD protein. Confocalmicroscopy demonstrated a PI3K-dependent membrane localization of BAM32after B-cell receptor (BCR) activation. Luciferase reporter analysisshowed that expression of the PH domain of BAM32 inhibits BCR-inducedactivation of NFATC (see OMIM Ref. No. 600489).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dowler, S.; Currie, R. A.; Downes, C. P.; Alessi, D. R.: DAPP1: a dualadaptor for phosphotyrosine and 3-phosphoinositides. Biochem. J.342:7-12, 1999; and

Marshall, A. J.; Niiro, H.; Lerner, C. G.; Yun, T. J.; Thomas, S.;Disteche, C. M.; Clark, E. A.: A novel B lymphocyte-associated adaptorprotein, Bam32, regulates antigen receptor si.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DAPP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605768, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dna cross-link repair 1c (pso2 homolog, s. cerevisiae)(DCLRE1C, Accession NM_(—)022487.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DCLRE1C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DCLRE1C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCLRE1C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10284, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Dna cross-linkrepair 1c (pso2 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (DCLRE1C, AccessionNM_022487.1), a gene which intervenes in V(D)J recombination/DNA repair.and therefore may be associated with Severe combined immunodeficiencywith sensitivity to ionizing radiation . Accordingly, utilities of GAM72include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Severe combinedimmunodeficiency with sensitivity to ionizing radiation ., and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DCLRE1C.

The function of DCLRE1C has been established by previous studies. TheV(D)J recombination process insures the somatic diversification ofimmunoglobulin-encoding and antigen T-cell receptor-encoding genes. Thisreaction is initiated by a DNA double- strand break, which is resolvedby the ubiquitously expressed DNA repair machinery. Human T-B severecombined immunodeficiency associated with increased cellularradiosensitivity (RS-SCID; 602450) is characterized by a defect in V(D)Jrecombination leading to an early arrest of both B- and T-cellmaturation. The RS-SCID locus maps to the short arm of chromosome 10. Byanalyzing chromosome 10 BAC contigs, searching sequence databases, andRT-PCR, Moshous et al. (2001) isolated a cDNA encoding Artemis, aprotein involved in V(D)J recombination/DNA repair. The predicted685-amino acid Artemis protein has a molecular mass of 77.6 kD and is78% identical to the murine protein. Protein sequence analysis suggestedthat Artemis belongs to the metallo-beta-lactamase superfamily. Northernblot and RT-PCR analyses detected ubiquitous expression of Artemis. Maet al. (2002) reported that Artemis forms a complex with the 469-kDDNA-dependent protein kinase (PRKDS; 600899) in the absence of DNA. Thepurified Artemis protein alone possesses single- strand-specific5-prime- to -3-prime exonuclease activity. Upon complex formation, PRKDSphosphorylates Artemis, and Artemis acquires endonucleolytic activity on5-prime and 3-prime overhangs, as well as hairpins. The Artemis-PRKDScomplex can open hairpins generated by the RAG (see OMIM Ref. No.179615) complex. Thus, PRKDC regulates Artemis by both phosphorylationand complex formation to permit enzymatic activities that are criticalfor the hairpin-opening step of V(D)J recombination and for the 5-primeand 3-prime overhang processing in nonhomologous DNA end joining.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ma, Y.; Pannicke, U.; Schwarz, K.; Lieber, M. R.: Hairpin opening andoverhang processing by an Artemis/DNA-dependent protein kinase complexin nonhomologous end joining and V(D)J recombination. Cell 108:781-794,2002; and

Moshous, D.; Callebaut, I.; de Chasseval, R.; Corneo, B.;Cavazzana-Calvo, M.; Le Deist, F.; Tezcan, I.; Sanal, O.; Bertrand, Y.;Philippe, N.; Fischer, A.; de Villartay, J.-P.: Artem.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DCLRE1C arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605988, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. DCOHM (Accession NM_(—)032151.2) is another GAM72 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DCOHM BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDCOHM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCOHM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7474, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of DCOHM (AccessionNM_(—)032151.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DCOHM.

Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR, Accession NM_(—)000791.2) is anotherGAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DHFR BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby DHFR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DHFR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3036, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Dihydrofolatereductase (DHFR, Accession NM_(—)000791.2), a gene which convertsdihydrofolate into tetrahydrofolate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DHFR.

The function of DHFR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM64.1. DIS3 (AccessionNM_(—)014953.2) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DIS3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DIS3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DIS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17479, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of DIS3 (AccessionNM_(—)014953.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DIS3.

DJ122O8.2 (Accession NM_(—)020466.3) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DJ122O8.2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDJ122O8.2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DJ122O8.2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4695, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of DJ122O8.2(Accession NM_(—)020466.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DJ122O8.2.

DKFZp434E0519 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434E0519 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZp434E0519BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by DKFZp434E0519, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434E0519 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZp434E0519 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:18481 and SEQ ID:9845 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434E0519(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DKFZp434E0519.

DKFZP434F1735 (Accession NM_(—)015590.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434F1735 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434F1735, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434F1735 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1252, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434F1735(Accession NM_(—)015590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434F1735.

DKFZP434I1735 (Accession XM_(—)113763.3) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434I1735 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434I1735, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434I1735 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16090, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434I1735(Accession XM_(—)113763.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434I1735.

DKFZP434N161 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DKFZP434N161 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DKFZP434N161,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DKFZP434N161 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8281, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434N161(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DKFZP434N161.

DKFZp547A023 (Accession NM_(—)018704.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547A023 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547A023, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547A023 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6974, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547A023(Accession NM_(—)018704.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547A023.

DKFZp547G183 (Accession NM_(—)018705.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547G183 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547G183, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547G183 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12489, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547G183(Accession NM_(—)018705.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547G183.

DKFZP564A022 (Accession NM_(—)030954.2) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564A022 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564A022, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564A022 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8696, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564A022(Accession NM_(—)030954.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564A022.

DKFZp564K142 (Accession NM_(—)032121.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp564K142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp564K142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp564K142 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8472, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp564K142(Accession NM_(—)032121.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp564K142.

DKFZP566J2046 (Accession NM_(—)031208.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566J2046 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566J2046, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566J2046 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2862, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566J2046(Accession NM_(—)031208.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566J2046.

DKFZP586D2223 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586D2223 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZP586D2223BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by DKFZP586D2223, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586D2223 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZP586D2223 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:19726 and SEQ ID:5423 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586D2223(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DKFZP586D2223.

DKFZP667O116 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DKFZP667O116 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DKFZP667O116,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DKFZP667O116 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1610, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP667O116(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DKFZP667O116.

DKFZP761G1913 (Accession NM_(—)031474.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP761G1913 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP761G1913, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP761G1913 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1611, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP761G1913(Accession NM_(—)031474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP761G1913.

Deoxyribonuclease ii, lysosomal (DNASE2, Accession NM_(—)001375.1) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DNASE2 BINDINGSITE1 and DNASE2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DNASE2, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DNASE2 BINDING SITE1 and DNASE2 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:14261 and SEQ ID:1193 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Deoxyribonucleaseii, lysosomal (DNASE2, Accession NM_(—)001375.1), a gene which has apossible role in apoptosis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DNASE2.

The function of DNASE2 has been established by previous studies. Yasudaet al. (1992) described a specific and highly sensitive assay forurinary and leukocytic DNASE2. In both urine and leukocytes, the enzymeshowed clear-cut bimodality, and the Japanese study population could beclassified into 2 distinct types, namely low-activity (DNASE2 L) andhigh-activity (DNASE2 H), which indicated the existence of a geneticpolymorphism. Close correlations between the leukocytic and urinaryenzyme activity levels from the same individuals were observed, and thetypes in the leukocyte samples agreed with the types found in thecorresponding urine samples. In a group of 528 unrelated Japaneseindividuals, the gene frequencies of the low-activity allele (DNASE2*L)and the high-activity allele (DNASE2*H) were calculated to be 0.632 and0.368, respectively. Sex and age did not affect the distribution of theDNASE2 activity levels. Family studies indicated that the low-activitytype is autosomal recessive. Using RACE with primers based on thesequence of purified DNase II protein to amplify thyroid RNA, Yasuda etal. (1998) cloned the DNase II gene. The predicted 360-amino acidprotein has 3 parts: a 16-amino acid signal peptide, a 91-amino acidpropeptide, and a 253-amino acid mature protein region. Yasuda et al.(1998) suggested that, like other lysosomal enzymes, DNase II isprocessed by release of a signal peptide followed by proteolyticprocessing that generates a 2-chain enzyme. Purified DNase II migratesas 2 bands (32 and 12 kD) on SDS-PAGE. Using RT-PCR, Yasuda et al.(1998) found that DNase II is expressed ubiquitously.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DNASE2.Mature erythrocytes in mammals have no nuclei, although theydifferentiate from nucleated precursor cells. Kawane et al. (2001)demonstrated that DNase II is indispensable for definitiveerythropoiesis in mouse fetal liver. No live DNase II-null mice wereborn, owing to severe anemia. When mutant fetal liver cells weretransferred into lethally irradiated wildtype mice, mature red bloodcells were generated from the mutant cells, suggesting that DNase IIfunctions in a non-cell-autonomous manner. Histochemical analysesindicated that the critical cellular sources of DNase II are macrophagespresent at the site of definitive erythropoiesis in the fetal liver.Thus, Kawane et al. (2001) concluded that DNase II in macrophagesappears to be responsible for destroying the nuclear DNA expelled fromerythroid precursor cells.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DNASE2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Yasuda, T.; Nadano, D.; Sawazaki, K.; Kishi, K.: Genetic polymorphism ofhuman deoxyribonuclease II (DNase II): low activity levels in urine andleukocytes are due to an autosomal recessive allele. Ann. Hum. Genet.56:1-10, 1992; and

Yasuda, T.; Takeshita, H.; Iida, R.; Nakajima, T.; Hosomi, O.;Nakashima, Y.; Kishi, K.: Molecular cloning of the cDNA encoding humandeoxyribonuclease II. J. Biol. Chem. 273:2610-261.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DNASE2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 126350, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2, subunit 1 alpha,35 kda (EIF2S1, Accession NM_(—)004094.2) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EIF2S1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF2S1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EIF2S1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3165, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 2, subunit 1 alpha, 35 kda (EIF2S1,Accession NM_(—)004094.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EIF2S1.

ET (Accession NM_(—)024311.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ET BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ET, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ET BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15878, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of ET (AccessionNM_(—)024311.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ET.

Coagulation factor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, AccessionNM_(—)003950.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. F2RL3 BINDING SITE1 and F2RL3 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by F2RL3,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F2RL3 BINDING SITE1 andF2RL3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16469 and SEQ ID:17466respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Coagulation factorii (thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, Accession NM_(—)003950.1), a genewhich Protease-activated receptor 4; G protein-coupled receptor thatincreases phosphoinositide hydrolysis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with F2RL3.

The function of F2RL3 has been established by previous studies.Protease-activated receptors 1 (PAR1; 187930), 2 (PAR2; 600933), and 3(PAR3; 601919) are members of a unique G protein-coupled receptorfamily. They are characterized by a tethered peptide ligand at theextracellular amino terminus that is generated by minor proteolysis. Xuet al. (1998) identified a partial cDNA sequence of a fourth member ofthis family, PAR4, in an expressed sequence tag (EST) database, and afull-length cDNA clone was isolated from a lymphoma Daudi cell cDNAlibrary. The open reading frame coded for a 7-transmembrane domainprotein of 385 amino acids with 33% amino acid sequence identity withPAR1-3. A putative protease cleavage site was identified within theextracellular amino terminus. Northern blot analysis showed that PAR4mRNA is expressed in a number of human tissues, with high levels beingpresent in lung, pancreas, thyroid, testis, and small intestine. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, Xu et al. (1998) mapped the PAR4gene to 19p12.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of F2RL3.Sambrano et al. (2001) demonstrated that platelets from Par4-deficientmice failed to change shape, mobilize calcium, secrete ATP, or aggregatein response to thrombin.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for F2RL3 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Xu, W.-F.; Andersen, H.; Whitmore, T. E.; Presnell, S. R.; Yee, D. P.;Ching, A.; Gilbert, T.; Davie, E. W.; Foster, D. C.: Cloning andcharacterization of human protease-activated receptor 4. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 95:6642-6646, 1998; and

Sambrano, G. R.; Weiss, E. J.; Zheng, Y.-W.; Huang, W.; Coughlin, S. R.:Role of thrombin signalling in platelets in haemostasis and thrombosis.Nature 413:74-78, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of F2RL3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602779, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fanconi anemia, complementation group d2 (FANCD2, AccessionNM_(—)033084.2) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FANCD2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FANCD2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FANCD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5050, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group d2 (FANCD2, Accession NM_(—)033084.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCD2.

F-box only protein 26 (FBXO26, Accession NM_(—)024907.5) is anotherGAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO26 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FBXO26, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FBXO26 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1376, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of F-box only protein26 (FBXO26, Accession NM_(—)024907.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FBXO26.

F-box only protein 27 (FBXO27, Accession XM_(—)059045.1) is anotherGAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO27 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FBXO27, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FBXO27 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4320, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of F-box only protein27 (FBXO27, Accession XM_(—)059045.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FBXO27.

F-box only protein 9 (FBXO9, Accession NM_(—)033481.1) is another GAM72target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO9 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FBXO9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FBXO9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14249, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of F-box only protein9 (FBXO9, Accession NM_(—)033481.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FBXO9.

Fukuyama type congenital muscular dystrophy (fukutin) (FCMD, AccessionNM_006731.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FCMD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FCMD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3598, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Fukuyama typecongenital muscular dystrophy (fukutin) (FCMD, AccessionNM_(—)006731.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FCMD.

Fibroblast growth factor 2 (basic) (FGF2, Accession NM_(—)002006.2) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FGF2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11990, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 2 (basic) (FGF2, Accession NM_(—)002006.2), a gene which theBasic fibroblast growth factor 2; is mitogenic, angiogenic, andneurotrophic factor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FGF2.

The function of FGF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM36.1. FKSG17 (AccessionNM_(—)032031.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FKSG17 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FKSG17, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FKSG17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9662, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FKSG17 (AccessionNM_(—)032031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FKSG17.

FLJ00060 (Accession XM_(—)028154.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ00060 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00060,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00060 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11930, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00060 (AccessionXM_(—)028154.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ00060.

FLJ10139 (Accession NM_(—)018005.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10139 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10139,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10139 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17526, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10139 (AccessionNM_(—)018005.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10139.

FLJ10460 (Accession NM_(—)018097.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10460 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10460,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10460 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2166, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10460 (AccessionNM_(—)018097.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10460.

FLJ10803 (Accession NM_(—)018224.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10803 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9700, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10803 (AccessionNM_(—)018224.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10803.

FLJ10830 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ10830 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10830, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ10830 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18345,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10830(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10830.

FLJ10891 (Accession NM_(—)018260.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10891 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10891,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10891 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10891 (AccessionNM_(—)018260.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10891.

FLJ11016 (Accession NM_(—)018301.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11016 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11016,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11016 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6799, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11016 (AccessionNM_(—)018301.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11016.

FLJ11259 (Accession NM_(—)018370.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11259 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11259,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11259 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1365, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11259 (AccessionNM_(—)018370.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11259.

FLJ11370 (Accession NM_(—)024961.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11370 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11370,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11370 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20041, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11370 (AccessionNM_(—)024961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11370.

FLJ11467 (Accession NM_(—)024963.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11467 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11467,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11467 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11467 (AccessionNM_(—)024963.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11467.

FLJ11577 (Accession NM_(—)025159.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11577 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11577,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11577 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11577 (AccessionNM_(—)025159.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11577.

FLJ11715 (Accession NM_(—)024564.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11715 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11715,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11715 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6725, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11715 (AccessionNM_(—)024564.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11715.

FLJ12132 (Accession NM_(—)024980.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12132 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12132,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12132 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1822, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12132 (AccessionNM_(—)024980.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12132.

FLJ12190 (Accession NM_(—)025071.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12190 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12190,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12190 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15565, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12190 (AccessionNM_(—)025071.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12190.

FLJ12294 (Accession NM_(—)025100.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12294 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12294,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12294 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12294 (AccessionNM_(—)025100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12294.

FLJ12409 (Accession NM_(—)025105.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12409 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12409,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12409 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19647, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12409 (AccessionNM_(—)025105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12409.

FLJ12448 (Accession NM_(—)022895.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12448 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12448,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12448 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1090, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12448 (AccessionNM_(—)022895.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12448.

FLJ12671 (Accession NM_(—)030980.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12671 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12671,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12671 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8146, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12671 (AccessionNM_(—)030980.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12671.

FLJ12921 (Accession NM_(—)024875.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12921 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12921,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12921 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17641, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12921 (AccessionNM_(—)024875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12921.

FLJ13193 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ13193 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13193 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byFLJ13193, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13193 BINDING SITE1and FLJ13193 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19618 and SEQ ID:6059respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13193(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13193.

FLJ13330 (Accession NM_(—)025091.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13330 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13330,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13330 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15073, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13330 (AccessionNM_(—)025091.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13330.

FLJ13352 (Accession NM_(—)024592.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13352 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13352,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13352 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9233, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13352 (AccessionNM_(—)024592.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13352.

FLJ13390 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ13390 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13390, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ13390 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19961,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13390(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13390.

FLJ13456 (Accession XM_(—)038291.5) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13456 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13553, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13456 (AccessionXM_(—)038291.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13456.

FLJ13544 (Accession NM_(—)025008.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13544 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13544,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13544 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13544 (AccessionNM_(—)025008.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13544.

FLJ13621 (Accession NM_(—)025009.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13621 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13621,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13621 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1377, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13621 (AccessionNM_(—)025009.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13621.

FLJ13848 (Accession NM_(—)024771.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13848 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13848,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13848 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13848 (AccessionNM_(—)024771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13848.

FLJ13984 (Accession NM_(—)024770.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13984 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13984,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13984 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11483, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13984 (AccessionNM_(—)024770.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13984.

FLJ14011 (Accession NM_(—)022103.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14011 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14011,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14011 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9324, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14011 (AccessionNM_(—)022103.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14011.

FLJ14082 (Accession NM_(—)025024.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14082 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14082,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14082 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6567, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14082 (AccessionNM_(—)025024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14082.

FLJ14251 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ14251 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14251, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ14251 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2884,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14251(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14251.

FLJ14280 (Accession NM_(—)024886.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14280 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14280,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14280 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15839, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14280 (AccessionNM_(—)024886.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14280.

FLJ14326 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ14326 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14326, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ14326 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18652,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14326(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14326.

FLJ14327 (Accession NM_(—)024912.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14327 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14327,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14327 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1971, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14327 (AccessionNM_(—)024912.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14327.

FLJ14397 (Accession NM_(—)032779.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14397 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14397,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14397 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16157, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14397 (AccessionNM_(—)032779.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14397.

FLJ14399 (Accession NM_(—)032780.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14399 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14399,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14399 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2000, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14399 (AccessionNM_(—)032780.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14399.

FLJ14457 (Accession NM_(—)032788.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14457 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14457,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14457 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6993, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14457 (AccessionNM_(—)032788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14457.

FLJ14466 (Accession NM_(—)032790.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14466 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14466,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14466 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12835, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14466 (AccessionNM_(—)032790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14466.

FLJ20004 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ20004 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20004 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byFLJ20004, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20004 BINDING SITE1and FLJ20004 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16023 and SEQ ID:19735respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20004(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20004.

FLJ20006 (Accession NM_(—)017618.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20006 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20006,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20006 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9107, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20006 (AccessionNM_(—)017618.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20006.

FLJ20013 (Accession NM_(—)017621.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20013 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20013 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ20013, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20013BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20013 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3892 and SEQID:4741 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20013 (AccessionNM_(—)017621.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20013.

FLJ20045 (Accession NM_(—)017638.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20045 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20045 (AccessionNM_(—)017638.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20045.

FLJ20059 (Accession NM_(—)017644.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20059 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20059,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20059 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9258, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20059 (AccessionNM_(—)017644.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20059.

FLJ20069 (Accession NM_(—)017651.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20069 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20069,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20069 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11616, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20069 (AccessionNM_(—)017651.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20069.

FLJ20139 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ20139 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20139, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ20139 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12730,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20139(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20139.

FLJ20174 (Accession NM_(—)017699.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20174 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20174,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20174 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14813, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20174 (AccessionNM_(—)017699.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20174.

FLJ20200 (Accession NM_(—)017708.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20200 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20200,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20200 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2707, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20200 (AccessionNM_(—)017708.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20200.

FLJ20340 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ20340 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20340, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ20340 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19249,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20340(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20340.

FLJ20413 (Accession NM_(—)017808.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20413 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20413,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20413 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16863, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20413 (AccessionNM_(—)017808.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20413.

FLJ20464 (Accession NM_(—)017834.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20464 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20464,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20464 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:402, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20464 (AccessionNM_(—)017834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20464.

FLJ20546 (Accession NM_(—)017872.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20546 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20546,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20546 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17595, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20546 (AccessionNM_(—)017872.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20546.

FLJ20694 (Accession NM_(—)017928.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20694 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20694,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20694 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16458, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20694 (AccessionNM_(—)017928.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20694.

FLJ20700 (Accession NM_(—)017932.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20700 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20700,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20700 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13236, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20700 (AccessionNM_(—)017932.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20700.

FLJ20783 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ20783 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20783, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ20783 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13950,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20783(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20783.

FLJ20808 (Accession NM_(—)017960.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20808 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20808,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20808 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:991, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20808 (AccessionNM_(—)017960.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20808.

FLJ20825 (Accession NM_(—)017962.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20825 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20825,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20825 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14966, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20825 (AccessionNM_(—)017962.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20825.

FLJ21106 (Accession NM_(—)025097.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21106 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21106,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21106 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7533, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21106 (AccessionNM_(—)025097.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21106.

FLJ21162 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ21162 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21162, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ21162 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9315,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21162(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21162.

FLJ21272 (Accession NM_(—)025032.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21272 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21272,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21272 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2503, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21272 (AccessionNM_(—)025032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21272.

FLJ21369 (Accession NM_(—)024802.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21369 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21369,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21369 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18241, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21369 (AccessionNM_(—)024802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21369.

FLJ21551 (Accession NM_(—)024801.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21551 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21551,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21551 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21551 (AccessionNM_(—)024801.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21551.

FLJ22009 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ22009 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22009, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ22009 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1350,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22009(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22009.

FLJ22474 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ22474 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22474, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ22474 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17883,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22474(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22474.

FLJ22692 (Accession NM_(—)025049.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22692 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22692,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22692 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16683, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22692 (AccessionNM_(—)025049.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22692.

FLJ22814 (Accession NM_(—)024916.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22814 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22814,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22814 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:458, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22814 (AccessionNM_(—)024916.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22814.

FLJ23040 (Accession NM_(—)025174.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23040 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23040,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23040 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15539, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23040 (AccessionNM_(—)025174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23040.

FLJ23042 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ23042 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23042, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ23042 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1823,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23042(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23042.

FLJ23112 (Accession NM_(—)024929.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23112 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23112,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23112 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23112 (AccessionNM_(—)024929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23112.

FLJ23120 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ23120 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23120, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ23120 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18218,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23120(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23120.

FLJ23476 (Accession NM_(—)024640.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23476 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23476,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23476 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8812, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23476 (AccessionNM_(—)024640.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23476.

FLJ23499 (Accession NM_(—)022761.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23499 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ23499 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ23499, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23499BINDING SITE1 and FLJ23499 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10255 andSEQ ID:10849 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23499 (AccessionNM_(—)022761.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23499.

FLJ23537 (Accession NM_(—)024889.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23537 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23537,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23537 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6332, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23537 (AccessionNM_(—)024889.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23537.

FLJ25012 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ25012 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25012, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ25012 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19167,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25012(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ25012.

FLJ30681 (Accession XM_(—)166291.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ30681 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30681,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30681 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6277, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30681 (AccessionXM_(—)166291.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ30681.

FLJ31168 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ31168 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31168, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ31168 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12604,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31168(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ31168.

Fibronectin leucine rich transmembrane protein 2 (FLRT2, AccessionNM_(—)013231.2) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLRT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLRT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FLRT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10151, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Fibronectin leucinerich transmembrane protein 2 (FLRT2, Accession NM_(—)013231.2), a genewhich may have a function in cell adhesion and/or receptor signaling.Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FLRT2.

The function of FLRT2 has been established by previous studies. The FLRTfamily of proteins structurally resembles small leucine-richproteoglycans found in the extracellular matrix. By screening humanbrain cDNAs for the potential to encode proteins that are at least 50kD, Ishikawa et al. (1997) isolated a FLRT2 cDNA, which they calledKIAA0405. The deduced 660-amino acid full-length FLRT2 protein shares25% amino acid sequence identity with the precursor of the alpha chainof human platelet glycoprotein Ib (GP1BA; OMIM Ref. No. 231200) across180 residues. By SDS-PAGE, in vitro transcribed/translated FLRT2 had anapparent molecular mass of approximately 75 kD. RT-PCR detected FLRT2expression in a number of human tissues, with highest expression inovary and relatively high expression in brain and pancreas. By searchinga human EST database with portions of the FLRT1 protein (OMIM Ref. No.604806) sequence, Lacy et al. (1999) identified ESTs encoding FLRT2. Thefull-length FLRT2 coding sequence encodes a predicted 660- amino acidprotein containing a putative N-terminal signal sequence, 10leucine-rich repeats (LRRs) flanked by N- and C-terminal cysteine-richregions, a fibronectin-/collagen-like domain, a transmembrane domain,and an intracellular C-terminal tail. FLRT2 has 5 potentialN-glycosylation sites in its extracellular region. FLRT2 shares 44%amino acid sequence identity with FLRT3 (OMIM Ref. No. 604808) and 41%identity with FLRT1. Recombinant FLRT2 expressed in SF9 insect cells andmonkey COS-1 cells migrated as an 85-kD protein on SDS-polyacrylamidegels. The authors demonstrated that FLRT2 is glycosylated. Northern blotanalysis of a variety of human adult tissues detected a 7.5-kb FLRT2transcript that was expressed abundantly in pancreas and less abundantlyin skeletal muscle, brain, and heart. Lacy et al. (1999) suggested thatFLRT2 functions in cell adhesion and/or receptor signaling. By analysisof a radiation hybrid mapping panel, Ishikawa et al. (1997) mapped theFLRT2 gene to chromosome 14. Lacy et al. (1999) noted that a UniGenecluster corresponding to the FLRT2 gene has been mapped to 14q24-q32.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ishikawa, K.; Nagase, T.; Nakajima, D.; Seki, N.; Ohira, M.; Miyajima,N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Nomura, N.; Ohara, O.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human genes. VIII. 78 new cDNA clonesfrom brain which code for large proteins in vitro. DNA Res. 4:307-313,1997; and

Lacy, S. E.; Bonnemann, C. G.; Buzney, E. A.; Kunkel, L. M.:Identification of FLRT1, FLRT2, and FLRT3: a novel family oftransmembrane leucine-rich repeat proteins. Genomics 62:417-4.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FLRT2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604807, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Udp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 3 (galnac-t3) (GALNT3, AccessionNM_(—)004482.2) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GALNT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GALNT3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GALNT3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2190, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 3 (galnac-t3) (GALNT3, AccessionNM_(—)004482.2), a gene which initiates O-glycosylation of serine andthreonine residues. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GALNT3.

The function of GALNT3 has been established by previous studies. GALNT3(EC 2.4.1.41) is one of several enzymes that catalyze the reaction UDP-GalNAc + polypeptide-(Ser/Thr)-OH toGalNAc-alpha-O-Ser/Thr-polypeptide + UDP, thereby initiatingO-glycosylation of serine and threonine residues on an array ofglycoproteins. Bennett et al. (1996) used degenerate PCR to clone humanGALNT3 using primers based on the sequences of GALNT1 (OMIM Ref. No.602273) and GALNT2 (OMIM Ref. No. 602274). GALNT3 encodes a 633-aminoacid protein which has a single membrane-spanning region and is highlyhomologous to GALNT1 and GALNT2. Northern blot analysis showed thatGALNT3 is expressed as a 3.6-kb transcript, with highest levels in humanpancreas and testis. Bennett et al. (1996) expressed the gene in insectSf9 cells and showed that GALNT3 does have GalNAc-transferase activity,but with different substrate specificity than GALNT1 or GALNT2. Themouse ortholog of GalNAc-T3 was cloned by Zara et al. (1996). Bennett etal. (1998) found that the GALNT1, GALNT2, and GALNT3 genes contain 11,16, and 10 exons, respectively. Several intron/exon boundaries areconserved within the 3 genes. By FISH, Bennett et al. (1998) mapped theGALNT3 gene to human chromosome 2q24-q31.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bennett, E. P.; Hassan, H.; Clausen, H.: cDNA cloning and expression ofa novel human UDP-N-acetyl-alpha-D-galactosamine. J. Biol. Chem.271:17006-17012, 1996; and

Bennett, E. P.; Weghuis, D. O.; Merkx, G.; Geurts van Kessel, A.;Eiberg, H.; Clausen, H.: Genomic organization and chromosomallocalization of three members of the UDP-N-acetylgalacto.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GALNT3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601756, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Udp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 6 (galnac-t6) (GALNT6, AccessionNM_(—)007210.2) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GALNT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GALNT6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GALNT6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14948, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 6 (galnac-t6) (GALNT6, AccessionNM_(—)007210.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GALNT6.

Growth arrest-specific 7 (GAS7, Accession NM_(—)005890.1) is anotherGAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAS7 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GAS7, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GAS7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17657, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Growtharrest-specific 7 (GAS7, Accession NM_(—)005890.1), a gene which mayplay a role in promoting maturation and morphological differentiation ofcerebellar neurons. and therefore may be associated with Leukemias withmyeloid/lymphoid (mll). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Leukemias with myeloid/lymphoid(mll), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withGAS7.

The function of GAS7 has been established by previous studies. Growtharrest- specific (GAS) genes are expressed preferentially in cells thatenter a quiescent state. Ju et al. (1998) described the isolation andcharacterization of a GAS gene (GAS7) that is expressed primarily invivo in terminally differentiated brain cells and particularlyprominently in mature cerebellar Purkinje neurons. The gene hadoriginally been identified in serum-starved murine fibroblasts. GAS7transcripts encode a 48-kD protein containing a structural domain thatresembles sequences of OCT2 (OMIM Ref. No. 602608), a POU transcriptionfactor implicated in neuronal development, and synapsins, e.g., synapsinI (SYN1; 313440), which have a role in modulating neurotransmitterrelease. Using in situ hybridization and immunocytochemical analysis, Juet al. (1998) showed that inhibition of production of GAS7 in terminallydifferentiating cultures of embryonic murine cerebellum impedes neuriteoutgrowth from maturing Purkinje cells. Conversely, GAS7 overexpressionin undifferentiated neuroblastoma cell cultures dramatically promotesneurite-like outgrowth. Collectively, the results provided evidence foran association between expression of GAS7 and neuronal development. Byanalysis of cell hybrid DNAs prepared from a panel of 21 Chinesehamster/mouse hybrid cell lines, Ju et al. (1998) mapped the mouse Gas7gene to chromosome 11. They reported that a human DNA fragment (GenBankG13706) having 85% sequence identity with Gas7 mapped to 17p, which islargely syngeneic with mouse chromosome 11 (Kurtz and Zimmer, 1995).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ju, Y.-T.; Chang, A. C. Y.; She, B.-R.; Tsaur, M.-L.; Hwang, H.-M.;Chao, C. C.- K.; Cohen, S. N.; Lin-Chao, S.: Gas7: a gene expressedpreferentially in growth- arrested fibroblasts and terminallydifferentiated Purkinje neurons affects neurite formation. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 95:11423-11428, 1998; and

Kurtz, A.; Zimmer, A.: Interspecies fluorescence in situ hybridizationfurther defines synteny homology between mouse chromosome 11 and humanchromosome 17. Mammalian Genome 6:379-380.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GAS7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603127, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. GCN2 (Accession ) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GCN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GCN2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GCN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11455, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of GCN2 (Accession ).Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GCN2.

Golgi associated, gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2(GGA2, Accession NM_(—)015044.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GGA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGGA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GGA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16227, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Golgi associated,gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2 (GGA2, AccessionNM_(—)015044.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GGA2.

G protein-coupled receptor kinase 7 (GPRK7, Accession NM_139209.1) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPRK7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPRK7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPRK7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5505, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor kinase 7 (GPRK7, Accession NM_(—)139209.1), a gene whichregulates the G protein-coupled receptors. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPRK7.

The function of GPRK7 has been established by previous studies. By PCRon neutrophil cDNA using primers based on sequences of known receptorkinases, Haribabu and Snyderman (1993) identified sequences for GPRK5(OMIM Ref. No. 600870), GPRK6 (OMIM Ref. No. 600869), and what theybelieved to be GPRK7. The sequence designated GPRK7 showed the leasthomology to known receptor kinases and was later determined to match thesequence of mitogen-activated protein kinase-interactingserine/threonine kinase-2 (MKNK2). MKNK2 contains conserved DLG(asp-leu-gly) and ENIL (glu-asn-ile-leu) motifs. Using a 2-hybrid screenfor Erk2 (MAPK1; 176948)-binding proteins, Waskiewicz et al. (1997)identified mouse Mnk2 and isolated a full-length cDNA clone from a mouseembryo cDNA library. Mnk2 has a conserved C-terminal Erk-interactingdomain, a catalytic domain with homology to thecalcium/calmodulin-dependent family of kinases, and putative MAP kinasephosphorylation sites located within the T loop of the kinase domain.Northern blot analysis detected Mnk2 expression in all adult mousetissues tested except brain, where levels were greatly reduced.Expression was especially abundant in skeletal muscle.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Haribabu, B.; Snyderman, R.: Identification of additional members ofhuman G- protein-coupled receptor kinase multigene family. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 90:9398-9402, 1993; and

Waskiewicz, A. J.; Flynn, A.; Proud, C. G.; Cooper, J. A.:Mitogen-activated protein kinases activate the serine/threonine kinasesMnk1 and Mnk2. EMBO J. 16:1909-1920, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GPRK7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605069, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Huntingtin interacting protein 1 (HIP1, AccessionNM_(—)005338.3) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HIP1 BINDING SITE1 and HIP1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by HIP1, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HIP1 BINDING SITE1 and HIP1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:17600 and SEQ ID:14256 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Huntingtininteracting protein 1 (HIP1, Accession NM_(—)005338.3), a gene which isa membrane protein and interacts with huntingtin. and therefore may beassociated with Huntington disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington disease, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with HIP1.

The function of HIP1 has been established by previous studies.Huntington disease (HD; 143100) may be due to a toxic gain-of-functioncaused by abnormal protein-protein interactions related to the elongatedpolyglutamine sequence of huntingtin. Thus, the binding of distinctproteins to the polyglutamine region could either confer a new propertyon huntingtin or alter its normal interactions with other proteins.Wanker et al. (1997) hypothesized that the specific binding of a proteinwith a restricted pattern of expression to the elongated polyglutaminestretch of the huntingtin protein could cause selective vulnerability toparticular cells. The potential huntingtin-interacting proteins thathave been identified include huntingtin-associated protein-1 (OMIM Ref.No. 600947), the glycolytic enzyme GAPD (OMIM Ref. No. 138400), and theubiquitin-conjugating enzyme E2-25K, also named HIP2 (OMIM Ref. No.602846), which binds selectively to the N terminus of huntingtin. Wankeret al. (1997) demonstrated the specific binding of a protein to the Nterminus of huntingtin, both in the yeast 2-hybrid screen and in invitro binding experiments. A protein region downstream of thepolyglutamine stretch in huntingtin was essential for the interaction invitro. Thus, the authors designated the new protein‘huntingtin-interacting protein-1’ (HIP1). The HIP1 cDNA isolated by the2-hybrid screen encodes a 55-kD fragment of the novel protein. Using anaffinity-purified polyclonal antibody raised against recombinant HIP1, aprotein of 116 kD was detected in brain extracts by Western blotanalysis. The predicted amino acid sequence of the HIP1 fragmentexhibited significant similarity to cytoskeleton proteins, suggesting toWanker et al. (1997) that HIP1 and huntingtin play a functional role inthe cell filament network. The HIP1 gene was found to be ubiquitouslyexpressed at low levels in different brain regions. HIP1 is enriched inhuman brain but can also be detected in other human tissues, as well asin mouse brain. The authors noted that HIP1 and huntingtin behave almostidentically during subcellular fractionation and both proteins areenriched in the membrane-containing fractions.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of HIP1.Kalchman et al. (1997) showed that HIP1 is a membrane-associated proteinthat colocalizes with huntingtin and shares sequence homology andbiochemical characteristics with Sla2p, a protein essential for functionof the cytoskeleton in S. cerevisiae. The huntingtin-HIP1 interactionwas restricted to the brain and correlated inversely with thepolyglutamine length in huntingtin. Their results provided a molecularlink between huntingtin and the neuronal cytoskeleton and suggestedthat, in Huntington disease, loss of normal huntingtin-HIP1 interactionmay contribute to a defect in membrane-cytoskeletal integrity in thebrain.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for HIP1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kalchman, M. A.; Koide, H. B.; McCutcheon, K.; Graham, R. K.; Nichol,K.; Nishiyama, K.; Kazemi-Esfarjani, P.; Lynn, F. C.; Wellington, C.;Metzler, M.; Goldberg, Y. P.; Kanazawa, I.; Gietz, R. D.; Hayden, M. R.:HIP1, a human homologue of S. cerevisiae Slap2, interacts withmembrane-associated huntingtin in the brain. Nature Genet. 16:44-53,1997; and

Wanker, E. E.; Rovira, C.; Scherzinger, E.; Hasenbank, R.; Walter, S.;Tait, D.; Colicelli, J.; Lehrach, H.: HIP-I: a huntingtin interactingprotein isolated by the yeast two-hybrid sys.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HIP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601767, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Major histocompatibility complex, class i, e (HLA-E,Accession NM_(—)005516.3) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HLA-E BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HLA-E,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HLA-E BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1460, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Majorhistocompatibility complex, class i, e (HLA-E, AccessionNM_(—)005516.3), a gene which involves in NK cell-mediated lysis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HLA-E.

The function of HLA-E has been established by previous studies.O'Callaghan et al. (1998) determined the crystal structure of humanHLA-E in complex with a prototypic ligand, the nonamer peptide(VMAPRTVLL), derived from the highly conserved residues 3-11 of thehuman MHC class Ia leader sequence. The mode of peptide binding retainedsome of the standard features observed in MHC class Ia complexes, butnovel features implied that HLA-E has evolved to mediate specificbinding to a tightly defined set of almost identical hydrophobicpeptides from the highly conserved class I leader sequences. Thesemolecular adaptations make HLA-E a rigorous checkpoint at the cellsurface, reporting on the integrity of the antigen processing pathway toCD94/NKG2 receptor-bearing natural killer cells. The protein HLA-E is anonclassical MHC molecule of limited sequence variability. Itsexpression on the cell surface is regulated by the binding of peptidesderived from the signal sequence of some other MHC class I molecules.Braud et al. (1998) reported the identification of ligands for HLA-E.Braud et al. (1998) constructed tetramers in which recombinant HLA-E andbeta-2 microglobulin were refolded with an MHC leader-sequence peptide,biotinylated, and conjugated to Extravidin. This HLA-E tetramer bound tonatural killer (NK) cells and a small subset of T cells from peripheralblood. On transfectants, the tetramer bound to the CD94/NKG2A (OMIM Ref.No. 161555), CD94/NKG2B, and CD94/NKG2C (OMIM Ref. No. 602891) NK cellreceptors, but did not bind to the immunoglobulin family of NK cellreceptors (KIRs; OMIM Ref. No. 604936). Surface expression of HLA-E wasenough to protect target cells from lysis by CD94/NKG2A+ NK cell clones.A subset of HLA class I alleles had been shown to inhibit killing byCD94/NKG2A+ NK cell clones. Only the HLA alleles that possess a leaderpeptide capable of upregulating HLA-E surface expression conferresistance to NK cell-mediated lysis, implying that their action ismediated by HLA-E, the predominant ligand for the NK cell inhibitoryreceptor CD94/NKG2A.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

O'Callaghan, C. A.; Tormo, J.; Willcox, B. E.; Braud, V. M.; Jakobsen,B. K.; Stuart, D. I.; McMichael, A. J.; Bell, J. I.; Jones, E. Y.:Structural features impose tight peptide binding specificity in thenonclassical MHC molecule HLA-E. Molec. Cell 1:531-541, 1998; and

Braud, V. M.; Allan, D. S. J.; O'Callaghan, C. A.; Soderstrom, K.;D'Andrea, A.; Ogg, G. S.; Lazetic, S.; Young, N. T.; Bell, J. I.;Phillips, J. H.; Lanier, L. L.; McMichael, A. J.: HL.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HLA-E arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 143010, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. HSC3 (Accession NM_(—)145174.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HSC3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSC3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSC3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2408, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of HSC3 (AccessionNM_(—)145174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSC3.

HSH2 (Accession NM_(—)032855.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSH2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HSH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5998, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of HSH2 (AccessionNM_(—)032855.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSH2.

HSMPP8 (Accession XM_(—)167894.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSMPP8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSMPP8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSMPP8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11227, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of HSMPP8 (AccessionXM_(—)167894.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSMPP8.

Heat shock 70 kda protein 5 (glucose-regulated protein, 78 kda) (HSPA5,Accession NM_(—)005347.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSPA5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPA5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPA5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Heat shock 70 kdaprotein 5 (glucose-regulated protein, 78 kda) (HSPA5, AccessionNM_(—)005347.2), a gene which is involved in the folding and assembly ofproteins in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HSPA5.

The function of HSPA5 has been established by previous studies.Hendershot et al. (1994) pointed out that GRP78, also referred to as‘immunoglobulin heavy chain-binding protein’ (BiP), is a member of theheat-shock protein-70 (HSP70) family and is involved in the folding andassembly of proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Because so manyER proteins interact with GRP78 transiently, it may play a key role inmonitoring protein transport through the cell. To examine how thebinding of BiP influences the conformational maturation of thyroglobulin(TG; 188450), Muresan and Arvan (1998) expressed TG in Chinese hamsterovary (CHO) cells genetically manipulated for selectively increased BiPexpression (CHO-B cells). The TG expressed in CHO-B cells did notcontain any mutations that induce misfolding (i.e., no unfolded proteinresponse), so that levels of all other ER chaperones were normal.Increased availability of BiP did not accelerate TG secretion; rather,the export of newly synthesized TG was delayed. TG that was detainedintracullularly was concentrated in the ER. Muresan and Arvan (1998)concluded that increased binding of BiP to TG leads to its delayedconformational maturation in the ER.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hendershot, L. M.; Valentine, V. A.; Lee, A. S.; Morris, S. W.; Shapiro,D. N.: Localization of the gene encoding human BiP/GRP78, theendoplasmic reticulum cognate of the HSP70 family, to chromosome 9q34.Genomics 20:281-284, 1994; and

Muresan, Z.; Arvan, P.: Enhanced binding to the molecular chaperone BiPslows thyroglobulin export from the endoplasmic reticulum. Molec.Endocr. 12:458-467, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HSPA5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 138120, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. HSPC031 (Accession NM_(—)016101.1) is another GAM72 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HSPC031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHSPC031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC031 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3773, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of HSPC031 (AccessionNM_(—)016101.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSPC031.

HYPK (Accession NM_(—)016400.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HYPK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HYPK, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HYPK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17104, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of HYPK (AccessionNM_(—)016400.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HYPK.

Interferon-related developmental regulator 1 (IFRD1, AccessionNM_(—)001550.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IFRD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IFRD1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IFRD1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6054, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Interferon-relateddevelopmental regulator 1 (IFRD1, Accession NM_(—)001550.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IFRD1.

Interleukin 10 receptor, beta (IL10RB, Accession NM_(—)000628.3) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL10RB BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by IL10RB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL10RBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8908, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 10receptor, beta (IL10RB, Accession NM_(—)000628.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL10RB.

Interleukin 11 (IL11, Accession NM_(—)000641.2) is another GAM72 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL11 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byIL11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11693, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 11(IL11, Accession NM_(—)000641.2), a gene which stimulates theproliferation of hematopoietic stem cells and megakaryocyte progenitorcells and induces megakaryocyte maturation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL11.

The function of IL11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM41.1. Interleukin 13receptor, alpha 1 (IL13RA1, Accession NM_(—)001560.2) is another GAM72target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL13RA1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby IL13RA1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL13RA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1465, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 13receptor, alpha 1 (IL13RA1, Accession NM_(—)001560.2), a gene whichbinds il-13 with a low affinity. together with il-4r- alpha can form afunctional receptor for il-13 and therefore may be associated withAsthma and athopy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Asthma and athopy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL13RA1.

The function of IL13RA1 has been established by previous studies.Interleukin-4 (IL4; 147780) and interleukin-13 (IL13; 147683) are 2cytokines that are secreted by activated T cells and have similareffects on monocytes and B cells. Zurawski et al. (1993) demonstratedthat the IL4 receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 147781) is a complex of at least 2components. They described a mutant form of human IL4 that competitivelyantagonizes both human IL4 and human IL13. The amino acid sequences ofIL4 and IL13 are approximately 30% homologous, and circular dichroismspectroscopy demonstrates that both proteins have a highly alpha-helical structure. IL13 competitively inhibited binding of IL4 tofunctional human IL4 receptors expressed on a cell line that responds toboth IL4 and IL13. The binding of IL4 to an IL4-responsive cell linethat does not respond to IL13, and the binding of IL4 to cloned IL4Rligand binding protein expressed on heterologous cells, were notinhibited by IL13. The results demonstrated that IL4 and IL13 share areceptor component that is important for signal transduction. Hilton etal. (1996) reviewed these and other data suggesting a model of IL4 andIL13 receptor composition and function Heinzmann et al. (2000)determined that a variant of human IL13 (OMIM Ref. No. 147683), arg110to gln (OMIM Ref. No. A4464G), associated with asthma in case-controlpopulations from Britain and Japan (peak odds ratio (OR) =2.31, 95%confidence interval, 1.33-4.00); the variant also predicted asthma andhigher serum IL13 levels in a general, Japanese pediatric population.The authors referred to this variant as gln110 to arg.Immunohistochemistry demonstrated that both subunits of IL13R areprominently expressed in bronchial epithelium and smooth muscle fromasthmatic subjects. Detailed molecular modeling analyses indicated thatresidue 110 of IL13 is important in the internal constitution of theligand and crucial in ligand-receptor interaction. A noncoding variantof IL13R-alpha 1, 1398A-G, associated primarily with high IgE levels (OR=3.38 in males, 1.10 in females) rather than asthma

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hilton, D. J.; Zhang, J.-G.; Metcalf, D.; Alexander, W. S.; Nicola, N.A.; Willson, T. A.: Cloning and characterization of a binding subunit ofthe interleukin 13 receptor that is also a component of the interleukin4 receptor. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 93:497-501, 1996; and

Heinzmann, H.; Mao, X.-Q.; Akaiwa, M.; Kreomer, R. T.; Gao, P.-S.;Ohshima, K.; Umeshita, R.; Abe, Y.; Braun, S.; Yamashita, T.; Roberts,M. H.; Sugimoto, R.; and 20 others: Genetic var.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL13RA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300119, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin 18 (interferon-gamma-inducing factor) (IL18,Accession NM_(—)001562.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL18, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of IL18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19198, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 18(interferon-gamma-inducing factor) (IL18, Accession NM_(—)001562.2), agene which augments natural killer cell activity in spleen cells andstimulates interferon gamma production in t helper type i cells. andtherefore may be associated with Crohn disease. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Crohn disease,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL18.

The function of IL18 has been established by previous studies. Okamuraet al. (1995) cloned an interferon-gamma (IFNG; 147570)-inducing factorthat augments natural killer (NK) cell activity in spleen cells. Thegene encodes a precursor protein of 192 amino acids and a mature proteinof 157 amino acids. Messenger RNAs for the gene, designated IGIF bythem, and for interleukin-12 (IL12; OMIM Ref. No. 161560) were readilydetected in Kupffer cells and activated macrophages. Recombinant IGIFinduced IFNG more potently than did IL12, which is also a NK-cellstimulatory factor. Administration of anti-IGIF antibodies preventedliver damage in mice inoculated with Propionibacterium acnes andchallenged with lipopolysaccharide that induces toxic shock. Okamura etal. (1995) speculated that IGIF may be involved in the development ofTh1 cells and also in mechanisms of tissue injury in inflammatoryreactions. The mechanism underlying the differentiation of CD4+ T cellsinto functionally distinct Th1 and Th2 subsets had been incompletelyunderstood. The interferon-gamma-inducing factor is also known asinterleukin-18 (Sarvetnick, 1997). Rothe et al. (1997) concluded thatIGIF expression is normally regulated in autoimmune NOD mice and isclosely associated with diabetes development. They showed that the Igifgene maps to mouse chromosome 9 within the Idd2 interval and istherefore a candidate for the Idd2 diabetes susceptibility gene, anon-MHC gene associated with the acceleration of diabetes development

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of IL18.In transgenic mice, Konishi et al. (2002) showed that IL18 contributesto the spontaneous development of atopic dermatitis-like inflammatoryskin lesions independently of IgE/Stat6 (OMIM Ref. No. 601512) underspecific pathogen- free conditions. Overrelease of IL18 initiated atopicdermatitis-like inflammation, which was accelerated by interleukin1-alpha (IL1A; 147760).

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for IL18 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Okamura, H.; Tsutsui, H.; Komatsu, T.; Yutsudo, M.; Hakura, A.;Tanimoto, T.; Torigoe, K.; Okura, T.; Nukada, Y.; Hattori, K.; Akita,K.; Namba, M.; Tanabe, F.; Konishi, K.; Fukuda, S.; Kurimoto, M.:Cloning of a new cytokine that induces IFN-gamma production by T cells.Nature 378:88-91, 1995; and

Konishi, H.; Tsutsui, H.; Murakami, T.; Yumikura-Futatsugi, S.;Yamanaka, K.; Tanaka, M.; Iwakura, Y.; Suzuki, N.; Takeda, K.; Akira,S.; Nakanishi, K.; Mizutani, H: IL-18 contributes.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL18 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600953, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Intracisternal a particle-promoted polypeptide (IPP,Accession NM_(—)005897.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IPP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IPP, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of IPP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19290, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Intracisternal aparticle-promoted polypeptide (IPP, Accession NM_(—)005897.1), a genewhich may play a role in organizing the actin cytoskeleton. Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IPP.

The function of IPP has been established by previous studies. Chang-Yehet al. (1991) cloned and characterized a novel cellular gene that ispromoted by an intracisternal A-particle (IAP) LTR and expressed in themouse placenta. They referred to it as mouse IAP-promoted placental gene(MIPP). From an 8-day-old mouse embryo cDNA library, they isolated a1,067-bp cDNA clone containing an IAP LTR U5 region duplicated in its5-prime terminus and an open reading frame coding for a potential202-amino acid protein. Sequence of the 5-prime region of a genomicclone revealed the presence of a solo IAP LTR with the same U5duplication, and primer extension analysis confirmed that transcriptionof the MIPP gene is under the control of the IAP LTR. Expression of theMIPP gene paralleled that of IAP genes in normal mouse tissues withabundant transcripts present in the placenta. By examining theexpression of the MIPP gene in other tissues of the mid-gestation mouseconceptus by Northern analysis, Mold et al. (1991) found that expressionis confined to tissues derived from 2 distinct cell lineages, thetrophectoderm and primitive endoderm. The MIPP-encoded protein iscomposed of four 48-amino acid units and shares homology with a vacciniavirus gene product. MIPP-related sequences were also found in severalmammals, including the human genome. If the same placental-specificpattern of expression is seen in humans, an examination of the human IPPpromoter could lead to important insights into the role of retrovirusesin evolution. By study of restriction fragment length variations (RFLV)in recombinant inbred (RI) mice, Chang-Yeh et al. (1993) mapped the Ippgene to distal mouse chromosome 4. Chang-Yeh et al. (1993) mapped thehuman gene to 1p32-p22 by PCR analysis of DNAs from somatic cell hybridpanels.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chang-Yeh, A.; Jabs, E. W.; Li, X.; Dracopoli, N. C.; Huang, R. C. C.:The IPP gene is assigned to human chromosome 1p32-1p22. Genomics15:239-241, 1993; and

Chang-Yeh, A.; Mold, D. E.; Brilliant, M. H.; Huang, R. C. C.: The mouseintracisternal A particle-promoted placental gene retrotransposition ismouse-strain- specific. Proc. Nat. Acad.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IPP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147485, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK4, AccessionNM_(—)016123.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IRAK4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IRAK4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IRAK4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13012, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin-1receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK4, Accession NM_(—)016123.1), a genewhich may function as an IRAK1 kinase, triggering a cascade ofphosphorylation events. and therefore may be associated with Renaltumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Renal tumors, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IRAK4.

The function of IRAK4 has been established by previous studies. By SEREX(serologic analysis of recombinant cDNA expression libraries) screeningof renal tumors, Scanlan et al. (1999) identified multiple antigens,including REN64. The deduced 460-amino acid protein is stronglyexpressed in kidney, as determined by immunohistochemistry. RT-PCRanalysis detected expression in all 6 tissues tested (lung, testis,small intestine, breast, liver, and placenta). By database searching forIRAK-like sequences and PCR of a universal cDNA library, Li et al.(2002) obtained a cDNA encoding IRAK4, which is 98% identical to REN64.The predicted protein is 84% identical to the mouse protein and, likeIRAK1, IRAK2 (OMIM Ref. No. 603304), IRAKM (OMIM Ref. No. 604459), andthe Drosophila Pelle protein, it has an N-terminal death domain and acentral kinase domain. Unlike the other IRAK proteins, however, butsimilar to Pelle, IRAK4 has a short C-terminal domain. Northern blotanalysis revealed expression of 3.0- and 4.4-kb transcripts, withstrongest expression in kidney and liver. RT-PCR analysis detected wide,low-level expression of IRAK4. Functional analysis by Li et al. (2002)determined that IRAK4, like IRAK1 and Pelle, has auto - andcross-phosphorylation kinase activity. Precipitation and bindinganalyses showed weak interaction between IRAK4 and IRAK1, but IRAK4 didnot interact with other IRAK family members. Overexpressed IRAK4interacted with MYD88 (OMIM Ref. No. 602170) and TRAF6 (OMIM Ref. No.602355) and activated mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) andnuclear factor kappa-B (NFKB; 164011) pathways. Endogenous IRAK4associated in a transient IL1 (see OMIM Ref. No. 147720)-dependentmanner with unmodified IRAK1 and TRAF6. Luciferase reporter analysisshowed that IRAK4 lacking the kinase domain inhibited IL1-but not tumornecrosis factor (TNF; 191160)-induced NFKB and IRAK1 activation.SDS-PAGE and autoradiographic analysis indicated that IRAK4phosphorylates and activates IRAK1 at thr387, but not vice versa. Li etal. (2002) proposed that IRAK4 acts upstream of other IRAKs and mayfunction as an IRAK1 kinase, triggering a cascade of phosphorylationevents By gene targeting, Suzuki et al. (2002) generated mice deficientin Irak4. Mutant mice and macrophages or embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs)from these mice were unable to respond to Il1 by production of Il6 (OMIMRef. No. 147620), Tnf, or nitric oxide, or by activation of Nfkb or Jnk(OMIM Ref. No. 601158). Responses to Tnf, however, were intact,suggesting that the defect was specific for Il1. Analysis of responsesto lipopolysaccharide (LPS), bacterial DNA (unmethylated CpG),peptidoglycan, or viral RNA extended the importance of Irak4 to Tlr4,Tlr9 (OMIM Ref. No. 605474), Tlr2 (OMIM Ref. No. 603028), and Tlr3 (OMIMRef. No. 603029), respectively, which use signaling mechanisms similarto IL1R. Challenge of Irak4 -/- mice with lymphocytic choriomeningitisvirus showed reduced production of gamma-interferon (IFNG; 147570) bynatural killer cells, but no loss of cytolytic function of these cells.Challenge with Staphylococcus aureus was lethal in all mutant mice butnot in most wildtype mice. Luciferase reporter analysis suggested thatIrak4 acts upstream of Myd88 and Mal (OMIM Ref. No. 606252) anddownstream of Traf6.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of IRAK4.By gene targeting, Suzuki et al. (2002) generated mice deficient inIrak4. Mutant mice and macrophages or embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) fromthese mice were unable to respond to Il1 by production of Il6 (OMIM Ref.No. 147620), Tnf, or nitric oxide, or by activation of Nfkb or Jnk (OMIMRef. No. 601158). Responses to Tnf, however, were intact, suggestingthat the defect was specific for Il1. Analysis of responses tolipopolysaccharide (LPS), bacterial DNA (unmethylated CpG),peptidoglycan, or viral RNA extended the importance of Irak4 to Tlr4,Tlr9 (OMIM Ref. No. 605474), Tlr2 (OMIM Ref. No. 603028), and Tlr3 (OMIMRef. No. 603029), respectively, which use signaling mechanisms similarto IL1R. Challenge of Irak4 -/- mice with lymphocytic choriomeningitisvirus showed reduced production of gamma-interferon (IFNG; 147570) bynatural killer cells, but no loss of cytolytic function of these cells.Challenge with Staphylococcus aureus was lethal in all mutant mice butnot in most wildtype mice. Luciferase reporter analysis suggested thatIrak4 acts upstream of Myd88 and Mal (OMIM Ref. No. 606252) anddownstream of Traf6

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for IRAK4 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Li, S.; Strelow, A.; Fontana, E. J.; Wesche, H.: IRAK-4: a novel memberof the IRAK family with the properties of an IRAK-kinase. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 99:5567-5572, 2002; and

Scanlan, M. J.; Gordon, J. D.; Williamson, B.; Stockert, E.; Bander, N.H.; Jongeneel, V.; Gure, A. O.; Jager, D.; Jager, E.; Knuth, A.; Chen,Y.-T.; Old, L. J.: Antigens recognized b.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IRAK4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606883, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Itchy homolog e3 ubiquitin protein ligase (mouse) (ITCH,Accession NM_(—)031483.3) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ITCH BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITCH, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ITCH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13485, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Itchy homolog e3ubiquitin protein ligase (mouse) (ITCH, Accession NM_(—)031483.3), agene which accepts ubiquitin from an e2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme inthe form of a thioester and then directly transfers the ubiquitin totargeted substrates. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ITCH.

The function of ITCH has been established by previous studies. Using GSTpull-down and coimmunoprecipitation experiments, Winberg et al. (2000)demonstrated that ITCH and KIAA0439 (OMIM Ref. No. 606384) formphysiologic complexes with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) latent membraneprotein 2a (LMP2A) in EBV- positive cells. They concluded that theability of LMP2A to recognize the WW domains of ITCH or KIAA0439 isdependent on the LMP2A PPPPY motifs. Using chimeric protein analysis,they determined that the N-terminal region of LMP2A is necessary andsufficient for binding to ITCH and that this interaction is notdependent on tyrosine phosphorylation. The authors hypothesized thatLMP2A promotes ITCH-mediated ubiquitination of Lyn (OMIM Ref. No.165120) and Syk (OMIM Ref. No. 600085). With GST pull-down assays andimmunoprecipitation assay, Qiu et al. (2000) demonstrated that Itchbinds to the N-terminal portion of the Notch (see OMIM Ref. No. 190198)intracellular domain via its WW domains and promotes ubiquitination ofNotch through its HECT ubiquitin ligase domain. They hypothesized thatItch may participate in the regulation of immune responses by modifyingNotch-mediated signaling. Using transfection experiments, Chen et al.(2001) concluded that ITCH can act as a transcriptional corepressor ofp45/NFE2. The interaction between these 2 proteins is modulated throughthe WW1 domain of ITCH and requires the PY motif of p45/NFE2. Incotransfection assay, they observed that ITCH suppressed transcriptionalactivation by p45/NFE2. They hypothesized that the erythroid hyperplasiaobserved in a18H mice (see OMIM Ref. No. Animal Model section) is likelydue to the loss of NFE2/ITCH interaction.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of ITCH.By analyzing genomic clones from wildtype and mutant mice, Perry et al.(1998) determined that the phenotype of the non-agouti-lethal 18H (a18H)or Itchy mice results from a small inversion that disrupts both theagouti and the Itch genes. The mice develop a spectrum of immunologicdiseases not seen in other mice with mutations in agouti. The phenotypeincludes inflammation of the lung and stomach, hyperplasia of lymphoidand hematopoietic cells, and constant itching in the skin, suggestingthat Itch is involved in the regulation of immune response. Theinversion in a18H mice appears to produce a null allele of Itch byremoving the promoter from the coding region of the Itch gene. Perry etal. (1998) concluded that the a18H mutation provides a link betweenubiquitin-dependent proteolysis and normal immune function in vivo inaddition to identifying a molecule important for the regulation ofepithelial and hematopoietic cell growth. D'Andrea and Serhan (1998)presented models of how the disruption of the Itch locus may cause theimmune reaction seen in a18H mice and discussed the implications forpossible functions of Itch

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for ITCH isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Perry, W. L.; Hustad, C. M.; Swing, D. A.; O'Sullivan, T. N.; Jenkins,N. A.; Copeland, N. G.: The itchy locus encodes a novel ubiquitinprotein ligase that is disrupted in a18H mice. Nature Genet. 18:143-146,1998; and

Chen, X.; Wen, S.; Fukuda, M. N.; Gavva, N. R.; Hsu, D.; Akama, T. O.;Yang-Feng, T.; Shen, C. K. J.: Human ITCH is a coregulator of thehematopoietic transcription factor NF-E2. Genomi.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ITCH arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606409, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KBRAS2 (Accession NM_(—)017595.2) is another GAM72 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KBRAS2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKBRAS2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KBRAS2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16138, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KBRAS2 (AccessionNM_(—)017595.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KBRAS2.

Potassium voltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 7(KCNA7, Accession NM_(—)031886.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNA7 BINDING SITE1 and KCNA7 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byKCNA7, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNA7 BINDING SITE1 andKCNA7 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13270 and SEQ ID:15078respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 7 (KCNA7,Accession NM_(—)031886.2), a gene which allows nerve cells toefficiently repolarize following an action potential. Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNA7.

The function of KCNA7 has been established by previous studies. See176260 for a general discussion of potassium voltage-gated ion channels.Using a probe from the mouse in the study of somatic cell hybrids,McPherson et al. (1991) found that a seventh member of theShaker-related potassium voltage-gated channel is encoded by a gene onchromosome 19. Kalman et al. (1998) reported the isolation of the mousevoltage-gated Shaker-related potassium channel gene, Kv1.7 (Kcna7).Unlike other known Kv1 family genes that have intronless coding regions,the protein-coding region of Kv1.7 was interrupted by a 1.9-kb intron.The gene was mapped to mouse chromosome 7 and human chromosome 19q13.3.The mouse Kv1.7 channel was voltage-dependent and exhibited cumulativeinactivation. Northern blot analysis revealed transcripts ofapproximately 3 kb in mouse heart and skeletal muscle. Bardien-Kruger etal. (2002) deduced the coding region of KCNA7 by aligning the mouse cDNAsequence with a human BAC clone and mouse EST sequences. The regionencodes a protein of 456 amino acid residues containing cytoplasmic N-and C-termini, a central core domain composed of 6 transmembranesegments and the characteristic pore- loop. The human intron was 1153 bpin length and smaller than that of mouse (1929 bp). Using the deducedamino acid sequences, the potassium-channels of the 2 species werehighly conserved (greater than 95%). The expression of KCNA7 in humanadult heart was confirmed by RT-PCR studies. Bardien-Kruger et al.(2002) refined the location of the KCNA7 gene within chromosome 19q13.3by bioinformatic in silico mapping and implicated it as a positionalcandidate gene for progressive familial heart block type I (OMIM Ref.No. 604559), an autosomal dominant cardiac conduction disorder mapped to19q13.3. In affected individuals, Bardien-Kruger et al. (2002) screenedthe coding region of KCNA7 by PCR-SSCP analysis and direct DNAsequencing, which did not reveal any pathogenic sequence changes

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bardien-Kruger, S.; Wulff, H.; Arieff, Z.; Brink, P.; Chandy, K. G.;Corfield, V. : Characterisation of the human voltage-gated potassiumchannel gene, KCNA7, a candidate gene for inherited cardiac disorders,and its exclusion as cause of progressive familial heart block I(PFHBI). Europ. J. Hum. Genet. 10:36-43, 2002; and

Kalman, K.; Nguyen, A.; Tseng-Crank, J.; Dukes, I. D.; Chandy, G.;Hustad, C. M.; Copeland, N. G.; Jenkins, N. A.; Mohrenweiser, H.;Brandriff, B.; Cahalan, M.; Gutman, G. A.; Chandy, K.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNA7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176268, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 5(KCNJ5, Accession NM_(—)000890.3) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNJ5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12729, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 5 (KCNJ5, AccessionNM_(—)000890.3), a gene which is a potassium inwardly-rectifyingchannel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNJ5.

The function of KCNJ5 has been established by previous studies.Potassium channels inhibited by cytosolic ATP are found in a widevariety of tissues. Tucker et al. (1995) noted that in the pancreaticbeta-cell, potassium channels play a critical role in the regulation ofinsulin secretion, and in smooth muscle they are responsible for hypoxicvasodilatation. Moreover, these channels are the targets for severalimportant classes of therapeutic drugs, including the antidiabeticsulfonamides and the antihypertensive potassium channel openers. In theheart, as in other tissues, K(ATP) channels are thought to couple themembrane potential to the metabolic status of the cell, and thesenormally quiescent channels are activated during transient ischemic andhypoxic periods when they contribute to shortening of the cardiac actionpotential duration. Ashford et al. (1994) cloned the rat heart K(ATP)channel, thus enabling the isolation of the human homolog. The primarystructure of KATP1 placed it in the J subfamily of inwardly rectifyingpotassium channels (Bond et al., 1994), such as KCNJ2 (OMIM Ref. No.600681) and KCNJ4 (OMIM Ref. No. 600504); thus, the human homolog wasdesignated KCNJ5. Wickman et al. (1997) reported a partial sequence ofhuman GIRK4. They used human/rodent somatic cell hybrids to localize thehuman gene to chromosome 11, consistent with previous studies thatlocalized the gene to 11q23-ter. Wickman et al. (1997) cloned the mouseGirk4 gene. They showed that the gene is expressed almost exclusively inthe mouse heart. Using interspecific backcross analysis, Wickman et al.(1997) mapped the mouse Girk4 gene to chromosome 9, consistent with themapping to human chromosome 11.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ashford, M. L. J.; Bond, C. T.; Blair, T. A.; Adelman, J. P.: Cloningand functional expression of a rat heart KATP channel. Nature370:456-459, 1994; and

Bond, C. T.; Pessia, M.; Xia, X.-M.; Lagrutta, A.; Kavanaugh, M. P.;Adelman, J. P.: Cloning and expression of a family of inward rectifierpotassium channels. Receptors Channels 2:183.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNJ5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600734, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Potassium channel, subfamily k, member 6 (KCNK6, AccessionNM_(—)004823.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNK6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNK6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNK6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4740, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Potassium channel,subfamily k, member 6 (KCNK6, Accession NM_(—)004823.1), a gene which isan inward rectifying potassium channel protein. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KCNK6.

The function of KCNK6 has been established by previous studies.Potassium channels perform many distinct functions in both excitable andnonexcitable cells. Members of the tandem pore domain potassium (K2P)channel family, such as TWIK1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601745) and TREK (OMIM Ref.No. 603219), contain 4 transmembrane domains and 2 pore-forming (P)domains. The K2P channels all produce quasi-instantaneous andnoninactivating currents but exhibit different types of regulation,indicating that these potassium channels are probably involved in agreat diversity of physiologic and pathophysiologic roles (Salinas etal., 1999). Both Chavez et al. (1999) and Pountney et al. (1999)identified cDNAs encoding human KCNK6, which they referred to as TWIK2and TOSS (TWIK-originated similarity sequence), respectively. Chavez etal. (1999) reported that the predicted 313-amino acid TWIK2 proteinshares 54% sequence similarity with TWIK1. Pountney et al. (1999) statedthat since TOSS lacks a signal sequence, the N terminus is predicted tobe intracellular. They noted that the P2 domain of TOSS contains anunusual GLG motif in a position corresponding to that found in TWIK1.While Chavez et al. (1999) found by Northern blot analysis that the6.8-, 2.6-, and 1.35-kb TWIK2 mRNAs were expressed in many humantissues, Pountney et al. (1999) reported a more restricted expressionpattern. In Xenopus oocytes expressing TWIK2, Chavez et al. (1999)detected noninactivating, weak inward rectification, while Pountney etal. (1999) failed to detect any currents above background. By radiationhybrid analysis, Gray et al. (1999) mapped the KCNK6 gene to chromosome19q13.1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chavez, R. A.; Gray, A. T.; Zhao, B. B.; Kindler, C. H.; Mazurek, M. J.;Mehta, Y.; Forsayeth, J. R.; Yost, C. S.: TWIK-2, a new weak inwardrectifying member of the tandem pore domain potassium channel family. J.Biol. Chem. 274:7887-7892, 1999; and

Gray, A. T.; Kindler, C. H.; Sampson, E. R.; Yost, C. S.: Assignment ofKCNK6 encoding the human weak inward rectifier potassium channel TWIK-2to chromosome band 19q13.1 by radiation.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNK6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603939, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA0057 (Accession ) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0057 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0057,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0057 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8437, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0057(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0057.

KIAA0090 (Accession NM_(—)015047.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0090 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0090,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0090 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5892, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0090 (AccessionNM_(—)015047.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0090.

KIAA0391 (Accession NM_(—)014672.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0391 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0391,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0391 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19903, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0391 (AccessionNM_(—)014672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0391.

KIAA0419 (Accession NM_(—)014711.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0419 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0419,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0419 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11980, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0419 (AccessionNM_(—)014711.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0419.

KIAA0447 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA0447 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0447, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0447 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7417,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0447(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0447.

KIAA0451 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA0451 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0451, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0451 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3255,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0451(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0451.

KIAA0475 (Accession XM_(—)301133.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0475 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0475,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0475 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0475 (AccessionXM_(—)301133.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0475.

KIAA0547 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA0547 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0547, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0547 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1327,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0547(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0547.

KIAA0565 (Accession XM_(—)039912.4) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0565 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0565,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0565 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16513, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0565 (AccessionXM_(—)039912.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0565.

KIAA0596 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA0596 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0596, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0596 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19199,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0596(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0596.

KIAA0628 (Accession NM_(—)014789.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0628 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0628,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0628 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8071, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0628 (AccessionNM_(—)014789.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0628.

KIAA0694 (Accession XM_(—)051970.3) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0694 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0694,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0694 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13722, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0694 (AccessionXM_(—)051970.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0694.

KIAA0831 (Accession NM_(—)014924.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0831 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0831 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by KIAA0831, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0831BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0831 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19089 andSEQ ID:6562 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0831 (AccessionNM_(—)014924.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0831.

KIAA0884 (Accession XM_(—)046660.4) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0884 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0884,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0884 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7518, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0884 (AccessionXM_(—)046660.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0884.

KIAA0889 (Accession NM_(—)152257.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0889 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0889, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0889BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17820, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0889 (AccessionNM_(—)152257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0889.

KIAA0953 (Accession XM_(—)039733.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0953 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0953,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0953 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7972, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0953 (AccessionXM_(—)039733.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0953.

KIAA0981 (Accession XM_(—)028867.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0981 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0981,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0981 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0981 (AccessionXM_(—)028867.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0981.

KIAA1001 (Accession NM_(—)014960.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1001 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1001,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1001 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3031, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1001 (AccessionNM_(—)014960.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1001.

KIAA1086 (Accession XM_(—)047610.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1086 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1086,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1086 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10445, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1086 (AccessionXM_(—)047610.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1086.

KIAA1143 (Accession XM_(—)044014.3) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1143 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1143,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1143 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3668, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1143 (AccessionXM_(—)044014.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1143.

KIAA1164 (Accession XM_(—)045358.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1164 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1164,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1164 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16893, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1164 (AccessionXM_(—)045358.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1164.

KIAA1202 (Accession XM_(—)050478.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1202 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1202,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1202 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1103, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1202 (AccessionXM_(—)050478.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1202.

KIAA1204 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1204 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1204, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1204 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19727,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1204(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1204.

KIAA1253 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1253 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1253, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1253 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16508,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1253(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1253.

KIAA1257 (Accession XM_(—)031577.3) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1257 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1257,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1257 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8495, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1257 (AccessionXM_(—)031577.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1257.

KIAA1276 (Accession XM_(—)039169.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1276 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1276,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1276 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13081, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1276 (AccessionXM_(—)039169.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1276.

KIAA1348 (Accession XM_(—)043826.5) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1348 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1348,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1348 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8164, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1348 (AccessionXM_(—)043826.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1348.

KIAA1423 (Accession XM_(—)029703.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1423 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1423,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1423 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1423 (AccessionXM_(—)029703.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1423.

KIAA1456 (Accession XM_(—)040100.4) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1456 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:767, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1456 (AccessionXM_(—)040100.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1456.

KIAA1486 (Accession XM_(—)041126.5) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1486 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1486,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1486 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1131, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1486 (AccessionXM_(—)041126.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1486.

KIAA1508 (Accession XM_(—)290952.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1508 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1508,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1508 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6930, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1508 (AccessionXM_(—)290952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1508.

KIAA1614 (Accession XM_(—)046531.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1614 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1614,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1614 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18444, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1614 (AccessionXM_(—)046531.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1614.

KIAA1641 (Accession XM_(—)087167.3) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1641 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1641, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1641BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1772, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1641 (AccessionXM_(—)087167.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1641.

KIAA1649 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1649 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1649 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byKIAA1649, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1649 BINDING SITE1and KIAA1649 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6163 and SEQ ID:12470respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1649(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1649.

KIAA1715 (Accession XM_(—)042834.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1715 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1715,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1715 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11201, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1715 (AccessionXM_(—)042834.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1715.

KIAA1727 (Accession XM_(—)034262.6) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1727 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1727,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1727 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17480, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1727 (AccessionXM_(—)034262.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1727.

KIAA1821 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1821 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1821, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1821 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13832,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1821(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1821.

KIAA1829 (Accession XM_(—)030378.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1829 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1829,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1829 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1829 (AccessionXM_(—)030378.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1829.

KIAA1841 (Accession XM_(—)087056.4) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1841 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1841,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1841 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1841 (AccessionXM_(—)087056.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1841.

KIAA1871 (Accession XM_(—)290737.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1871 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1871,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1871 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3023, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1871 (AccessionXM_(—)290737.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1871.

KIAA1872 (Accession NM_(—)033064.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1872 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1872,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1872 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1872 (AccessionNM_(—)033064.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1872.

KIAA1948 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1948 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1948, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1948 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10715,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1948(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1948.

Kinesin family member 1b (KIF1B, Accession NM_(—)015074.1) is anotherGAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIF1B BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KIF1B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF1BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17155, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Kinesin familymember 1b (KIF1B, Accession NM_(—)015074.1), a gene which motor foranterograde transport of mitochondria. has a microtubule plusend-directed motility. and therefore is associated with Charcot-marie-tooth disease, neuronal type, a. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Charcot-marie- tooth disease,neuronal type, a, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIF1B.

The function of KIF1B has been established by previous studies. Nangakuet al. (1994) cloned a member of the mouse kinesin superfamily, Kif1b,which encodes an N-terminal-type motor protein. Kif1b was expressed inall tissues tested. In situ hybridization revealed that Kif1b isexpressed abundantly in differentiated nerve cells. The authors foundthat Kif1b works as a monomer, having a microtubule plus-end-directedmotility. Rotary shadowing electron microscopy revealed mostly singleglobular structures. Immunocytochemically, Kif1b was colocalized withmitochondria in vivo. A subcellular fractionation study showed thatKif1b is concentrated in the mitochondrial fraction, and purified Kif1bcould transport mitochondria along microtubules in vitro. These datasuggested that Kif1b works as a monomeric motor for anterogradetransport of mitochondria. Zhao et al. (2001) identified an isoform ofmouse Kif1b, which they called Kif1b-beta, that is distinct fromKif1b-alpha (Nangaku et al., 1994) in its cargo-binding domain. Yang etal. (2001) identified the KIF1B gene in a homozygously deleted region ofchromosome 1p36.2 in a neuroblastoma cell line. They reported resultssuggesting that the gene is not a candidate for tumor suppressor gene ofneuroblastoma. Northern blot analysis demonstrated that human KIF1B hasat least 2 isoforms. The long isoform (KIF1B-beta) was expressed in awide variety of tissues, while the short isoform (KIF1B-alpha) wasdetected only in adult testis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Yang, H. W.; Chen, Y. Z.; Takita, J.; Soeda, E.; Piao, H. Y.; Hayashi,Y.: Genomic structure and mutational analysis of the human KIF1B genewhich is homozygously deleted in neuroblastoma at chromosome 1p36.2.Oncogene 20:5075-5083, 2001; and

Nangaku, M.; Sato - Yoshitake, R.; Okada, Y.; Noda, Y.; Takemura, R.;Yamazaki, H.; Hirokawa, N.: KIF1B, a novel microtubule plus end-directedmonomeric motor protein for transport of mi.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KIF1B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605995, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Kinesin family member 3b (KIF3B, Accession NM_(—)004798.1) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIF3B BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by KIF3B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF3BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:406, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Kinesin familymember 3b (KIF3B, Accession NM_(—)004798.1), a gene which is amicrotubule-based anterograde translocator for membranous organelles.Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KIF3B.

The function of KIF3B has been established by previous studies. Ineukaryotic cells, proteins and lipids are sorted and transported totheir correct destinations at distinct velocities by each organelle orprotein complex. Kinesin superfamily proteins are a molecular motorsuperfamily involved in these processes, conveying their own cargoesalong microtubules. Nagase et al. (1997) cloned the KIF3B gene, whichthey referred to as KIAA0359, the human homolog of the mouse kinasesuperfamily 3B gene (Yamazaki et al., 1995). The human KIF3B geneencodes a 747-amino acid protein that shares 98% identity with the mouseKif3b protein. RT-PCR analysis revealed that the KIF3B gene wasubiquitously expressed in all human tissues tested. By analysis ofradiation hybrid panels, Nagase et al. (1997) mapped the KIF3B gene tochromosome 20

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of KIF3B.By gene targeting, Nonaka et al. (1998) disrupted the murine Kif3b gene.The null mutants did not survive beyond midgestation, exhibiting growthretardation, pericardial sac ballooning, and neural tubedisorganization. Prominently, the left-right asymmetry was randomized inthe heart loop and the direction of embryonic turning. Lefty- 2 (OMIMRef. No. 603037) expression was either bilateral or absent. Furthermore,the node lacked monocilia while the basal bodies were present.Immunocytochemistry revealed Kif3b localization in wildtype nodal cilia.Video microscopy showed that these cilia were motile and generated aleftward flow. These data suggested that KIF3B is essential for theleft-right determination through intraciliary transportation ofmaterials for ciliogenesis of motile primary cilia that could produce agradient of putative morphogen along the left-right axis in the node

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for KIF3B isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, K.; Nakajima, D.; Ohira, M.; Seki, N.; Miyajima,N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Nomura, N.; Ohara, O.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human genes. VII. The completesequences of 100 new cDNA clones from brain which can code for largeproteins in vitro. DNA Res. 4:141-150, 1997; and

Nonaka, S.; Tanaka, Y.; Okada, Y.; Takeda, S.; Harada, A.; Kanai, Y.;Kido, M.; Hirokawa, N.: Randomization of left-right asymmetry due toloss of nodal cilia generating leftward flow.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KIF3B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603754, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Kelch-like 6 (drosophila) (KLHL6, Accession NM_(—)130446.1)is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLHL6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by KLHL6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofKLHL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7713, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Kelch-like 6(drosophila) (KLHL6, Accession NM_(—)130446.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KLHL6.

KR18 (Accession NM_(—)033288.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KR18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KR18, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KR18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11484, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of KR18 (AccessionNM_(—)033288.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KR18.

LOC113523 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC113523 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC113523, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC113523 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11541, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC113523(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC113523.

LOC115129 (Accession XM_(—)055292.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115129 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115129, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115129 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC115129(Accession XM_(—)055292.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115129.

LOC115196 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC115196 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC115196, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC115196 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC115196(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC115196.

LOC115273 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC115273 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC115273, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC115273 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8356, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC115273(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC115273.

LOC115757 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC115757 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC115757, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC115757 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3024, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC115757(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC115757.

LOC115861 (Accession NM_(—)138454.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115861 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115861, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115861 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8383, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC115861(Accession NM_(—)138454.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115861.

LOC116143 (Accession NM_(—)138458.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116143 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC116143, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116143 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8282, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC116143(Accession NM_(—)138458.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116143.

LOC116236 (Accession XM_(—)057674.5) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116236 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC116236, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116236 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10907, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC116236(Accession XM_(—)057674.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116236.

LOC118471 (Accession NM_(—)145202.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118471 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC118471, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC118471 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC118471(Accession NM_(—)145202.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118471.

LOC122970 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC122970 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC122970, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC122970 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17020, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC122970(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC122970.

LOC126282 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC126282 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC126282, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC126282 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18753, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC126282(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC126282.

LOC126432 (Accession XM_(—)059046.7) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126432 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126432, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126432 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3331, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC126432(Accession XM_(—)059046.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126432.

LOC127262 (Accession XM_(—)072073.6) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC127262 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC127262, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC127262 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC127262(Accession XM_(—)072073.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC127262.

LOC127294 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC127294 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC127294, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC127294 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14191, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC127294(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC127294.

LOC127428 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC127428 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC127428, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC127428 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14475, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC127428(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC127428.

LOC130535 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC130535 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC130535, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC130535 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6355, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC130535(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC130535.

LOC131965 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC131965 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC131965, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC131965 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3563, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC131965(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC131965.

LOC132625 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC132625 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC132625, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC132625 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8924, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC132625(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC132625.

LOC133926 (Accession XM_(—)059674.5) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC133926 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC133926, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC133926 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC133926(Accession XM_(—)059674.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC133926.

LOC138389 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC138389 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC138389, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC138389 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC138389(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC138389.

LOC139422 (Accession XM_(—)066687.3) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC139422 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC139422, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC139422 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19244, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC139422(Accession XM_(—)066687.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC139422.

LOC142948 (Accession XM_(—)096364.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC142948 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC142948, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC142948 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8177, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC142948(Accession XM_(—)096364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC142948.

LOC144465 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC144465 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC144465, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC144465 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16349, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC144465(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC144465.

LOC144524 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC144524 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC144524, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC144524 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:20141, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC144524(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC144524.

LOC145387 (Accession XM_(—)096791.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11469, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC145387(Accession XM_(—)096791.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145387.

LOC145988 (Accession XM_(—)085290.7) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145988 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145988, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145988 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7470, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC145988(Accession XM_(—)085290.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145988.

LOC146159 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC146159 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC146159, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC146159 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3209, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC146159(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC146159.

LOC146540 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC146540 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC146540, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC146540 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16974, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC146540(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC146540.

LOC146656 (Accession XM_(—)085536.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146656 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146656, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146656 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4213, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC146656(Accession XM_(—)085536.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146656.

LOC146669 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC146669 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC146669, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC146669 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8777, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC146669(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC146669.

LOC146728 (Accession XM_(—)097074.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146728 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146728, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146728 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC146728(Accession XM_(—)097074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146728.

LOC146780 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC146780 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC146780, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC146780 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC146780(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC146780.

LOC146901 (Accession XM_(—)097121.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146901 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146901, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146901 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18219, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC146901(Accession XM_(—)097121.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146901.

LOC146958 (Accession XM_(—)097142.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146958 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146958, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146958 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8050, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC146958(Accession XM_(—)097142.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146958.

LOC146975 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC146975 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC146975, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC146975 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8141, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC146975(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC146975.

LOC147080 (Accession XM_(—)097182.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147080 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147080, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147080 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4511, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC147080(Accession XM_(—)097182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147080.

LOC147669 (Accession XM_(—)097262.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147669 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147669, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147669 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2584, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC147669(Accession XM_(—)097262.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147669.

LOC147727 (Accession XM_(—)085862.6) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147727 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147727, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147727 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18394, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC147727(Accession XM_(—)085862.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147727.

LOC148267 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC148267 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC148267, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC148267 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17321, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC148267(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC148267.

LOC148293 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC148293 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC148293, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC148293 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15074, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC148293(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC148293.

LOC148343 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC148343 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC148343, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC148343 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:5999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC148343(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC148343.

LOC148397 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC148397 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC148397, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC148397 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:7273, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC148397(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC148397.

LOC148918 (Accession XM_(—)086361.5) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148918 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148918, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148918 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18844, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC148918(Accession XM_(—)086361.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148918.

LOC149464 (Accession XM_(—)097645.4) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149464 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149464, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149464 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC149464(Accession XM_(—)097645.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149464.

LOC149711 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC149711 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC149711, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC149711 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19797, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC149711(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC149711.

LOC150139 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC150139 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC150139, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC150139 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6506, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC150139(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC150139.

LOC150142 (Accession XM_(—)086791.3) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150142 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9701, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC150142(Accession XM_(—)086791.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150142.

LOC150225 (Accession XM_(—)097870.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150225 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150225, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150225 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC150225(Accession XM_(—)097870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150225.

LOC150245 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC150245 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC150245, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC150245 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:7735, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC150245(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC150245.

LOC150299 (Accession XM_(—)097869.2) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150299 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150299, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150299 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20103, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC150299(Accession XM_(—)097869.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150299.

LOC150630 (Accession XM_(—)097931.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150630 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150630, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150630 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7681, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC150630(Accession XM_(—)097931.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150630.

LOC150960 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC150960 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC150960, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC150960 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:7643, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC150960(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC150960.

LOC150998 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC150998 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC150998, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC150998 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14192, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC150998(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC150998.

LOC151248 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC151248 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC151248, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC151248 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3564, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC151248(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC151248.

LOC151429 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC151429 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC151429, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC151429 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17658, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC151429(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC151429.

LOC151438 (Accession XM_(—)098060.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151438 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151438, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151438 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:729, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC151438(Accession XM_(—)098060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151438.

LOC152002 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC152002 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC152002, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC152002 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:5871, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC152002(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC152002.

LOC152106 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC152106 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC152106, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC152106 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14066, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC152106(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC152106.

LOC152283 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC152283 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC152283, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC152283 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18445, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC152283(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC152283.

LOC152441 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC152441 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC152441, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC152441 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10381, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC152441(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC152441.

LOC152445 (Accession XM_(—)098231.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:733, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC152445(Accession XM_(—)098231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152445.

LOC152453 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC152453 BINDING SITE1 and LOC152453 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byLOC152453, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152453 BINDING SITE1and LOC152453 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6507 and SEQ ID:7673respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC152453(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC152453.

LOC152627 (Accession XM_(—)087495.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152627 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152627, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152627 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16737, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC152627(Accession XM_(—)087495.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152627.

LOC152804 (Accession XM_(—)098266.5) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152804 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152804, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152804 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11713, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC152804(Accession XM_(—)098266.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152804.

LOC153077 (Accession XM_(—)098307.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4690, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC153077(Accession XM_(—)098307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153077.

LOC153561 (Accession XM_(—)087708.6) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153561 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153561, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153561 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8086, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC153561(Accession XM_(—)087708.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153561.

LOC153642 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC153642 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC153642, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC153642 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1185, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC153642(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC153642.

LOC153684 (Accession XM_(—)098412.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153684 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153684, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153684 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6747, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC153684(Accession XM_(—)098412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153684.

LOC153727 (Accession XM_(—)098422.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153727 BINDING SITE1 and LOC153727BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC153727, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153727BINDING SITE1 and LOC153727 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18363 andSEQ ID:5172 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC153727(Accession XM_(—)098422.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153727.

LOC153733 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC153733 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC153733, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC153733 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:5167, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC153733(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC153733.

LOC154089 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC154089 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC154089, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC154089 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8087, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC154089(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC154089.

LOC154092 (Accession XM_(—)098466.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154092 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154092, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154092 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8225, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC154092(Accession XM_(—)098466.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154092.

LOC154403 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC154403 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC154403, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC154403 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:7519, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC154403(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC154403.

LOC154739 (Accession XM_(—)098602.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154739 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154739, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154739 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9325, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC154739(Accession XM_(—)098602.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154739.

LOC154992 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC154992 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC154992, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC154992 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16364, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC154992(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC154992.

LOC155376 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC155376 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC155376, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC155376 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17561, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC155376(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC155376.

LOC155438 (Accession XM_(—)098722.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155438 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155438, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155438 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5623, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC155438(Accession XM_(—)098722.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155438.

LOC157247 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC157247 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC157247, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC157247 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:5887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC157247(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC157247.

LOC157562 (Accession XM_(—)098779.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC157562(Accession XM_(—)098779.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157562.

LOC158160 (Accession XM_(—)054490.2) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158160 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158160, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158160 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC158160(Accession XM_(—)054490.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158160.

LOC158235 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC158235 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC158235, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC158235 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13710, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC158235(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC158235.

LOC158288 (Accession XM_(—)098912.2) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158288 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158288, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158288 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15611, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC158288(Accession XM_(—)098912.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158288.

LOC158382 (Accession XM_(—)098931.4) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158382 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158382, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158382 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:427, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC158382(Accession XM_(—)098931.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158382.

LOC158434 (Accession XM_(—)098939.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158434 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158434, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158434 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5974, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC158434(Accession XM_(—)098939.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158434.

LOC158677 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC158677 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC158677, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC158677 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:9473, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC158677(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC158677.

LOC158863 (Accession XM_(—)098999.2) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158863 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158863, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158863 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4611, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC158863(Accession XM_(—)098999.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158863.

LOC158987 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC158987 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC158987, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC158987 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10126, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC158987(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC158987.

LOC159053 (Accession XM_(—)099021.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC159053 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC159053, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC159053 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14881, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC159053(Accession XM_(—)099021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC159053.

LOC159116 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC159116 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC159116, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC159116 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16091, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC159116(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC159116.

LOC160646 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC160646 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC160646, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC160646 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC160646(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC160646.

LOC166219 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC166219 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC166219, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC166219 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:9359, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC166219(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC166219.

LOC196027 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC196027 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC196027, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC196027 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC196027(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC196027.

LOC196761 (Accession XM_(—)116865.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196761 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196761, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196761 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17150, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC196761(Accession XM_(—)116865.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196761.

LOC197196 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC197196 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC197196, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC197196 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8418, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC197196(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC197196.

LOC197319 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC197319 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC197319, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC197319 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19926, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC197319(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC197319.

LOC197335 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC197335 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC197335, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC197335 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12694, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC197335(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC197335.

LOC197408 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC197408 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC197408, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC197408 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13833, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC197408(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC197408.

LOC200014 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC200014 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC200014, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC200014 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19993, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC200014(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC200014.

LOC200282 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC200282 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC200282, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC200282 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13981, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC200282(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC200282.

LOC200731 (Accession XM_(—)117268.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC200731(Accession XM_(—)117268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200731.

LOC200803 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC200803 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC200803, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC200803 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:7883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC200803(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC200803.

LOC201868 (Accession XM_(—)114393.2) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201868 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201868, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201868 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6971, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC201868(Accession XM_(—)114393.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201868.

LOC201931 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC201931 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC201931, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC201931 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC201931(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC201931.

LOC202134 (Accession XM_(—)117365.5) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202134 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202134, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202134 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8165, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC202134(Accession XM_(—)117365.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202134.

LOC202781 (Accession XM_(—)117455.3) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202781 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202781, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202781 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15090, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC202781(Accession XM_(—)117455.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202781.

LOC203350 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC203350 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC203350, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC203350 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12836, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC203350(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC203350.

LOC203378 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC203378 BINDING SITE1 and LOC203378 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byLOC203378, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203378 BINDING SITE1and LOC203378 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19699 and SEQ ID:8136respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC203378(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC203378.

LOC203397 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC203397 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC203397, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC203397 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:2611, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC203397(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC203397.

LOC219649 (Accession XM_(—)167562.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219649 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219649, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219649 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17944, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC219649(Accession XM_(—)167562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219649.

LOC220370 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC220370 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC220370, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC220370 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10212, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC220370(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC220370.

LOC220662 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC220662 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC220662, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC220662 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14876, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC220662(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC220662.

LOC221069 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC221069 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC221069, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC221069 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:877, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC221069(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC221069.

LOC221271 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC221271 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC221271, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC221271 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18966, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC221271(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC221271.

LOC221641 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC221641 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC221641, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC221641 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:4135, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC221641(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC221641.

LOC221943 (Accession XM_(—)168343.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221943 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221943, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221943 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC221943(Accession XM_(—)168343.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221943.

LOC221946 (Accession XM_(—)168340.2) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18979, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC221946(Accession XM_(—)168340.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221946.

LOC222060 (Accession XM_(—)168427.2) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222060 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222060, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222060 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8977, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC222060(Accession XM_(—)168427.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222060.

LOC222066 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC222066 BINDING SITE1 and LOC222066 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byLOC222066, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222066 BINDING SITE1and LOC222066 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14380 and SEQ ID:11966respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC222066(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC222066.

LOC222160 (Accession XM_(—)168431.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222160 BINDING SITE1 and LOC222160BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC222160, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222160BINDING SITE1 and LOC222160 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6925 andSEQ ID:4691 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC222160(Accession XM_(—)168431.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222160.

LOC222237 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC222237 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC222237, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC222237 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10341, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC222237(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC222237.

LOC222256 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC222256 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC222256, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC222256 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15689, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC222256(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC222256.

LOC253840 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC253840 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC253840, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC253840 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10077, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC253840(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC253840.

LOC254045 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC254045 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC254045, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC254045 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:7566, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC254045(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC254045.

LOC254100 (Accession XM_(—)172851.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254100 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254100, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254100 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1555, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC254100(Accession XM_(—)172851.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254100.

LOC255031 (Accession XM_(—)173187.2) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255031 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4612, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC255031(Accession XM_(—)173187.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255031.

LOC255042 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC255042 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC255042, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC255042 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18961, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC255042(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC255042.

LOC255326 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC255326 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC255326, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC255326 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16738, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC255326(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC255326.

LOC255328 (Accession XM_(—)172920.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255328 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255328, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255328 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4607, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC255328(Accession XM_(—)172920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255328.

LOC255463 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC255463 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC255463, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC255463 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11708, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC255463(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC255463.

LOC255798 (Accession XM_(—)173087.2) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255798 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255798, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255798 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18840, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC255798(Accession XM_(—)173087.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255798.

LOC255937 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC255937 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC255937, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC255937 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1366, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC255937(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC255937.

LOC255971 (Accession XM_(—)172907.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255971 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255971, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255971 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15032, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC255971(Accession XM_(—)172907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255971.

LOC256515 (Accession XM_(—)172866.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256515 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256515, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256515 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16314, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC256515(Accession XM_(—)172866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256515.

LOC256520 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC256520 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC256520, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC256520 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15534, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC256520(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC256520.

LOC256544 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC256544 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC256544, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC256544 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3768, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC256544(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC256544.

LOC257354 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC257354 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC257354, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC257354 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14050, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC257354(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC257354.

LOC257448 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC257448 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC257448, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC257448 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14619, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC257448(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC257448.

LOC257596 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC257596 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC257596, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC257596 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10276, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC257596(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC257596.

LOC51122 (Accession NM_(—)016094.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC51122 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51122,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51122 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15769, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC51122 (AccessionNM_(—)016094.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51122.

LOC51145 (Accession NM_(—)016158.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC51145 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51145,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51145 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19694, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC51145 (AccessionNM_(—)016158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51145.

LOC51212 (Accession NM_(—)016380.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC51212 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51212,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51212 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3156, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC51212 (AccessionNM_(—)016380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51212.

LOC51279 (Accession NM_(—)016546.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC51279 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51279,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51279 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16733, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC51279 (AccessionNM_(—)016546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51279.

LOC51333 (Accession NM_(—)016643.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC51333 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51333,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51333 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8944, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC51333 (AccessionNM_(—)016643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51333.

LOC51716 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC51716 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51716, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC51716 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8066,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC51716(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51716.

LOC89958 (Accession XM_(—)027627.4) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC89958 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC89958,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC89958 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4295, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC89958 (AccessionXM_(—)027627.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC89958.

LOC90092 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC90092 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90092, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC90092 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5975,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC90092(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90092.

LOC90141 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC90141 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90141, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC90141 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3769,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC90141(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90141.

LOC90333 (Accession XM_(—)030958.6) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90333 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90333,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90333 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4608, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC90333 (AccessionXM_(—)030958.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90333.

LOC90573 (Accession XM_(—)032669.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90573 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90573,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90573 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8294, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC90573 (AccessionXM_(—)032669.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90573.

LOC90589 (Accession NM_(—)145233.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90589 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90589,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90589 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8082, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC90589 (AccessionNM_(—)145233.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90589.

LOC90624 (Accession XM_(—)033003.4) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90624 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90624,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90624 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4899, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC90624 (AccessionXM_(—)033003.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90624.

LOC90777 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC90777 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90777, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC90777 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18233,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC90777(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90777.

LOC90784 (Accession XM_(—)034109.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90784 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90784,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90784 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8897, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC90784 (AccessionXM_(—)034109.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90784.

LOC91380 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC91380 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91380, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC91380 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15283,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC91380(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91380.

LOC91397 (Accession XM_(—)038219.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91397 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91397,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91397 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18139, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC91397 (AccessionXM_(—)038219.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91397.

LOC91442 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC91442 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91442, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC91442 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4045,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC91442(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91442.

LOC91565 (Accession XM_(—)039231.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91565 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91565,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91565 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19839, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC91565 (AccessionXM_(—)039231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91565.

LOC91862 (Accession NM_(—)052858.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91862 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91862,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91862 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC91862 (AccessionNM_(—)052858.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91862.

LOC91948 (Accession XM_(—)041723.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91948 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91948,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91948 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17556, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC91948 (AccessionXM_(—)041723.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91948.

LOC92223 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC92223 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92223, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC92223 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10868,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC92223(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92223.

LOC92465 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC92465 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92465, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC92465 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16877,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC92465(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92465.

LOC92568 (Accession XM_(—)045852.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC92568 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92568,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92568 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12413, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC92568 (AccessionXM_(—)045852.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92568.

LOC92661 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC92661 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92661, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC92661 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16307,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC92661(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92661.

LOC92771 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC92771 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92771, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC92771 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8166,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC92771(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92771.

LOC93132 (Accession XM_(—)049396.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC93132 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93132,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93132 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2241, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC93132 (AccessionXM_(—)049396.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC93132.

LOC96597 (Accession XM_(—)039922.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC96597 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC96597,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC96597 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18099, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LOC96597 (AccessionXM_(—)039922.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC96597.

Leucine rich repeat (in flii) interacting protein 1 (LRRFIP1, AccessionNM_(—)004735.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LRRFIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LRRFIP1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LRRFIP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15700,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Leucine rich repeat(in flii) interacting protein 1 (LRRFIP1, Accession NM_(—)004735.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LRRFIP1.

LSR68 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LSR68 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LSR68, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LSR68 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4233, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of LSR68 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LSR68.

Mannan-binding lectin serine protease 1 (c4/c2 activating component ofra-reactive factor) (MASP1, Accession NM_(—)001879.3) is another GAM72target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MASP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MASP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MASP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9106, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Mannan-bindinglectin serine protease 1 (c4/c2 activating component of ra-reactivefactor) (MASP1, Accession NM_(—)001879.3), a gene which a complement-dependent bactericidal factor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MASP1.

The function of MASP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. MAWBP (AccessionNM_(—)022129.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAWBP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAWBP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAWBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1896, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of MAWBP (AccessionNM_(—)022129.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAWBP.

MED6 (Accession NM_(—)005466.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MED6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MED6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MED6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14033, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of MED6 (AccessionNM_(—)005466.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MED6.

Mesoderm development candidate 2 (MESDC2, Accession XM_(—)051854.3) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MESDC2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MESDC2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MESDC2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5973, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Mesodermdevelopment candidate 2 (MESDC2, Accession XM_(—)051854.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MESDC2.

MGC10999 (Accession NM_(—)032307.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC10999 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10999,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10999 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of MGC10999 (AccessionNM_(—)032307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC10999.

MGC11287 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. MGC11287 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11287, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC11287 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4413,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of MGC11287(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC11287.

MGC15631 (Accession NM_(—)032753.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC15631 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15631,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15631 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2277, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of MGC15631 (AccessionNM_(—)032753.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC15631.

MGC16037 (Accession NM_(—)032887.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC16037 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16037,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16037 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11316, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of MGC16037 (AccessionNM_(—)032887.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC16037.

MGC20235 (Accession NM_(—)145041.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC20235 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC20235,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC20235 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8637, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of MGC20235 (AccessionNM_(—)145041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC20235.

MGC26641 (Accession NM_(—)144971.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC26641 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC26641,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC26641 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14080, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of MGC26641 (AccessionNM_(—)144971.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC26641.

MGC29891 (Accession NM_(—)144618.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC29891 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29891,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29891 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20056, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of MGC29891 (AccessionNM_(—)144618.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC29891.

MGC3169 (Accession NM_(—)024074.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3169 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3169,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3169 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of MGC3169 (AccessionNM_(—)024074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3169.

MGC39350 (Accession NM_(—)144970.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC39350 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39350,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39350 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16509, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of MGC39350 (AccessionNM_(—)144970.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC39350.

MGC4368 (Accession NM_(—)024510.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4368 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4368,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4368 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8406, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of MGC4368 (AccessionNM_(—)024510.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4368.

MGC4562 (Accession NM_(—)133375.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4562 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4562,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4562 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12121, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of MGC4562 (AccessionNM_(—)133375.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4562.

MGC4771 (Accession NM_(—)032668.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4771 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4771,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4771 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18399, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of MGC4771 (AccessionNM_(—)032668.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4771.

MGC4840 (Accession NM_(—)031490.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4840 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4840,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4840 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of MGC4840 (AccessionNM_(—)031490.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4840.

MGC5457 (Accession NM_(—)032633.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC5457 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5457,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5457 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17297, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of MGC5457 (AccessionNM_(—)032633.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC5457.

MIR16 (Accession NM_(—)016641.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MIR16 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MIR16,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIR16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10113, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of MIR16 (AccessionNM_(—)016641.2), a gene which is a membrane interacting protein.Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MIR16.

The function of MIR16 has been established by previous studies. Using ayeast 2-hybrid screen to identify proteins that interact with RGS16(OMIM Ref. No. 602514), Zheng et al. (2000) isolated a cDNA encoding ratMir16. By searching sequence databases with rat Mir16 as the probe, theyidentified a cDNA encoding human MIR16 that had been reported by Loftuset al. (1999) as part of a large-scale chromosome 16 sequencing effort.The human MIR16 protein shares 94% amino acid similarity with rat MIR16and also shares strong homology with bacterial glycerophosphodiesterphosphodiesterases. Northern blot analysis detected widespreadexpression of a 1.8-kb Mir16 transcript in rat tissues, with highestlevels in heart, brain, liver, kidney, and testis. Similar expressionwas observed for human and mouse MIR16. Using yeast 2-hybrid and GSTpull-down assay, Zheng et al. (2000) demonstrated that MIR16 interactswith the RGS domain of RGS16 and weakly with other RGS proteins,including RGS2 (OMIM Ref. No. 600861). Membrane association assays andendoglycosidase H digestion showed that MIR16 is an integral membraneglycoprotein. Immunofluorescence and immunoelectron microscopy localizedMir16 in the intracellular membranes in rat pituitary and on the plasmamembrane in rat liver and kidney. By genomic sequence analysis, Loftuset al. (1999) mapped the MIR16 gene to chromosome 16p.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Loftus, B. J.; Kim, U.-J.; Sneddon, V. P.; Kalush, F.; Brandon, R.;Fuhrmann, J.; Mason, T.; Crosby, M. L.; Barnstead, M.; Cronin, L.; May,A. D.; Cao, Y.; Xu, R. X.; Kang, H.-L.; Mitchell, S.; Eichler, E. E.;Harris, P. C.; Venter, J. C.; Adams, M. D. : Genome duplications andother features in 12 Mb of DNA sequence from human chromosome 16p and16q. Genomics 60:295-308, 1999; and

Zheng, B.; Chen, D.; Farquhar, M. G.: MIR16, a putative membraneglycerophosphodiester phosphodiesterase, interacts with RGS16. Proc.Nat. Acad. Sci. 97:3999-4004, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MIR16 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605943, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Myeloid/lymphoid or mixed-lineage leukemia (trithoraxhomolog, drosophila); translocated to, 4 (MLLT4, AccessionNM_(—)005936.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MLLT4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MLLT4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MLLT4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14447, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Myeloid/lymphoid ormixed-lineage leukemia (trithorax homolog, drosophila); translocated to,4 (MLLT4, Accession NM_(—)005936.1), a gene which may act as anintracellular signaling component and therefore is associated with Acuteleukemias. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Acute leukemias, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MLLT4.

The function of MLLT4 has been established by previous studies. Mostacute leukemias in infancy and at least 5% of acute lymphoblasticleukemias and acute myeloid leukemias of older children and adults showabnormalities of chromosome band 11q23. In these cases, translocationresults in fusion of a gene at 11q23, variously called ALL1, MLL, andthe human homolog of Drosophila ‘trithorax’ (OMIM Ref. No. 159555), withpart of a gene on chromosome 4 (OMIM Ref. No. 159557), chromosome 9(OMIM Ref. No. 159558), or chromosome 19 (OMIM Ref. No. 159556). Prasadet al. (1993) described the cloning and characterization of the ‘partnergene’ involved in a fourth common translocation involving 11q23,t(6;11)(q27;q23). The gene, designated AF6 by them, was found to beexpressed in a variety of cell types and to encode a protein of 1,612amino acids. The protein contains short stretches rich in proline,charged amino acids, serines, or glutamines. In addition, the AF6protein contains the GLGF motif shared with several proteins ofvertebrates and invertebrates thought to be involved in signaltransduction at special cell-cell junctions. Using rapid amplificationof cDNA ends (RACE) by PCR, Saha et al. (1995) confirmed the breakpointin AF6 and identified a cDNA clone that was used as a probe to screen achromosome 6 cosmid library. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, thesingle clone that was isolated was found to map distal to the criticallydeleted region associated with ovarian malignancies (OMIM Ref. No.167000). AF6 is therefore distinct from and lies telomeric to thatregion. This gene is also symbolized MLLT4.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Prasad, R.; Gu, Y.; Alder, H.; Nakamura, T.; Canaani, O.; Saito, H.;Huebner, K.; Gale, R. P.; Nowell, P. C.; Kuriyama, K.; Miyazaki, Y.;Croce, C. M.; Canaani, E.: Cloning of the ALL-1 fusion partner, the AF-6gene, involved in acute myeloid leukemias with the t(6;11) chromosometranslocation. Cancer Res. 53:5624-5628, 1993; and

Saha, V.; Lillington, D. M.; Shelling, A. N.; Chaplin, T.; Yaspo, M.-L.;Ganesan, T. S.; Young, B. D.: AF6 gene on chromosome band 6q27 mapsdistal to the minimal region of deletion in.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MLLT4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 159559, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MRPL56 (Accession ) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MRPL56 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MRPL56,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MRPL56 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9134, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of MRPL56 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL56.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein s18b (MRPS18B, Accession NM_014046.2) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS18BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPS18B, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MRPS18B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18538, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s18b (MRPS18B, Accession NM_(—)014046.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPS18B.

Myosin ib (MYO1B, Accession XM_(—)290989.1) is another GAM72 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYO1B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMYO1B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYO1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9604, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Myosin ib (MYO1B,Accession XM_(—)290989.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MYO1B.

NBR2 (Accession NM_(—)005821.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NBR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NBR2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NBR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6975, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of NBR2 (AccessionNM_(—)005821.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NBR2.

Nephrosis 1, congenital, finnish type (nephrin) (NPHS1, AccessionNM_(—)004646.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NPHS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NPHS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NPHS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19090, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Nephrosis 1,congenital, finnish type (nephrin) (NPHS1, Accession NM_(—)004646.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NPHS1.

Nebulin-related anchoring protein (Nrap, Accession NM_(—)006175.2) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. Nrap BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by Nrap, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NrapBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:915, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Nebulin-relatedanchoring protein (Nrap, Accession NM_(—)006175.2), a gene whichperforms an anchoring function to link the terminal actin filaments ofmyofibrils to protein complexes located beneath the sarcolemma.Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with Nrap.

The function of Nrap has been established by previous studies. Nebulinis a family of giant myofibrillar proteins found within the sarcomeresof skeletal muscle. See (OMIM Ref. No. 161650). Over 95% of the nebulinprotein consists of 185 copies of a 35- to 40-amino acid module. Most ofthe modules are arranged into a higher order repeating sequence termed a‘nebulin super repeat.’ By screening a mouse skeletal muscle librarywith a human nebulin cDNA, Luo et al. (1997) isolated cDNAs encoding aprotein that they called ‘nebulin-related anchoring protein,’ or NRAP.Sequence analysis predicted that NRAP is a 1,175-amino acid protein witha pI of 9.26. The C-terminal half of NRAP includes an actin- bindingdomain with homology to the nebulin super repeats. The N-terminal regioncontains a LIM domain, thought to mediate protein-protein interactions.Northern blot analysis of various mouse tissues revealed that NRAP isexpressed as a 6-kb mRNA only in skeletal muscle and heart. Antibodiesagainst NRAP recognized a 185-kD band on Western blots of skeletal andcardiac muscle proteins. Using immunofluorescence, Luo et al. (1997)found that NRAP is localized at the myotendinous junction in skeletalmuscle and the intercalated disc in cardiac muscle. The authorssuggested that NRAP performs an anchoring function, linking the terminalactin filaments of myofibrils to protein complexes located beneath thesarcolemma. By searching the GenBank database, Luo et al. (1997)identified ESTs encoding the human NRAP homolog. Luo et al. (1997)mapped the human NRAP gene to 10q24-q26 using PCR of a radiation hybridpanel. By analysis of an interspecific backcross, they found that themouse NRAP gene is located on chromosome 19 in a region showing homologyof synteny with the human 10q23-q26 region.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Luo, G.; Leroy, E.; Kozak, C. A.; Polymeropoulos, M. H.; Horowits, R.:Mapping of the gene (NRAP) encoding N-RAP in the mouse and humangenomes. Genomics 45:229-232, 1997; and

Luo, G.; Zhang, J. Q.; Nguyen, T.-P.; Herrera, A. H.; Paterson, B.;Horowits, R. : Complete cDNA sequence and tissue localization of N-RAP,a novel nebulin-related protein of striated m.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of Nrap arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602873, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nucleoporin 62 kda (NUP62, Accession NM_(—)012346.2) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NUP62 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NUP62, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NUP62 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16510, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoporin 62 kda(NUP62, Accession NM_(—)012346.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NUP62.

2′-5′-oligoadenylate synthetase-like (OASL, Accession NM_003733.1) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OASL BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by OASL, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OASLBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17989, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of2′-5′-oligoadenylate synthetase-like (OASL, Accession NM_(—)003733.1), agene which does not have 2′-5′-oas activity, but binds double-strandedrna and dna. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OASL.

The function of OASL has been established by previous studies.2-prime,5-prime oligoadenylates (2-5As) bind to and activate RNase L(OMIM Ref. No. 180435), resulting in general RNA degradation andconsequent inhibition of protein synthesis. 2-5As are produced by awell-conserved family of interferon-induced enzymes, the 2-5Asynthetases or OASs. By searching an EST database for sequences relatedto the human OASs OAS1 (OMIM Ref. No. 164350) and p69OAS, Hartmann etal. (1998) identified a cDNA encoding a protein that they called p59OASL(59-kD 2-5A synthetase- like protein). The predicted 514-amino acidp59OASL shares a highly conserved N-terminal domain with other OASs. TheC-terminal portion of p59OASL contains 2 ubiquitin-like domains.Northern blot analysis revealed that p59OASL is expressed in mosttissues, with the highest levels in primary blood leukocytes and otherhematopoietic system tissues, colon, and stomach. p59OASL transcriptionis induced by interferon. The p59OASL gene contains 6 exons. Exons 1-5are similar in structure to exons 3-7 of OAS1, suggesting that the 2genes arose from a duplication of an ancestral gene. The thyroid hormonereceptors (TRs) are hormone-dependent transcription factors thatregulate expression of a variety of specific target genes. In a screenfor TR- interacting proteins (TRIPs; OMIM Ref. No. 602933), Lee et al.(1995) identified an OASL cDNA and designated it TRIP14.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hartmann, R.; Olsen, H. S.; Widder, S.; Jorgensen, R.; Justesen, J.:p59OASL, a 2-prime-5-prime oligoadenylate synthetase like protein: anovel human gene related to the 2-prime-5-prime oligoadenylatesynthetase family. Nucleic Acids Res. 26:4121-4127, 1998; and

Lee, J. W.; Choi, H.-S.; Gyuris, J.; Brent, R.; Moore, D. D.: Twoclasses of proteins dependent on either the presence or absence ofthyroid hormone for interaction with the thyroid ho.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of OASL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603281, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Optic atrophy 3 (autosomal recessive, with chorea and spasticparaplegia) (OPA3, Accession NM_(—)025136.1) is another GAM72 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OPA3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byOPA3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OPA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2498, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Optic atrophy 3(autosomal recessive, with chorea and spastic paraplegia) (OPA3,Accession NM_(—)025136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with OPA3.

Purinergic receptor p2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 7 (P2RX7, AccessionNM_(—)002562.3) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P2RX7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by P2RX7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P2RX7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17467, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Purinergic receptorp2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 7 (P2RX7, Accession NM_(—)002562.3), agene which responsible for atp-dependent lysis of macrophages andtherefore may be associated with Chronic lymphatic leukemia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Chronic lymphatic leukemia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with P2RX7.

The function of P2RX7 has been established by previous studies. Wiley etal. (2002) did a study to ascertain whether or not a glu496- to - ala(E496A; 1513A-C) single-nucleotide polymorphism that results in loss offunction of P2X7 in healthy individuals, was present in leukemic Blymphocytes of patients with chronic lymphatic leukemia (CLL; 151400).They studied genomic DNA from the peripheral blood leukocytes of 36unrelated individuals with CLL, 4 individuals with familial CLL, and 46age-matched controls. The prevalence of the polymorphic mutation and thefrequency of the mutant allele were 3-fold greater in individuals withCLL than in white, elderly controls. Individuals homozygous for thepolymorphic allele had no P2X7 receptor function and heterozygotes hadhalf the normal function of that seen in individuals homozygous for thewildtype allele; amounts of ATP-induced apoptosis varied accordingly. In2 families in which Wiley et al. (2002) studied a father-son pair and asister- sister pair with CLL, loss of P2X7 function arose because ofinheritance of 1 or 2 1513A-C alleles for P2X7. They concluded thatactivation of the P2X7 receptor leads to apoptosis of lymphocytes inindividuals with CLL, and reduced function of this receptor has anantiapoptotic effect, resulting in an increase in B-cell numbers. Thus,inheritance of a loss-of- function polymorphic mutation at position 1513in the P2X7 gene would contribute to the pathogenesis of CLL.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of P2RX7.Solle et al. (2001) generated P2rx7-deficient mice by homologousrecombination. Macrophages from the mutant mice were unable to respondto extracellular ATP as measured by fluorescent dye accumulation. Inaddition, ATP or lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation of macrophagesresulted in the accumulation of 35-kD pro-Il1b (OMIM Ref. No. 147720) inamounts comparable to wildtype, but only wildtype macrophages secretedthe 17-kD Il1b. Both wildtype and mutant macrophages produced andreleased the 17-kD form in response to the potassium ionophorenigericin. Likewise, in vivo, mutant mice primed with LPS and challengedwith ATP failed to generate significant levels of Il1b. Il6 (OMIM Ref.No. 147620), on the other hand, was produced by the mutant mice inresponse to LPS but without additional production after ATP challenge,suggesting that ATP affects IL6 production via both P2RX7-dependent and-independent mechanisms.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for P2RX7 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wiley, J. S.; Dao-Ung, L. P.; Gu, B. J.; Sluyter, R.; Shemon, A. N.; Li,C.; Taper, J.; Gallo, J.; Manoharan, A.: A loss-of-function polymorphicmutation in the cytolytic P2X7 receptor gene and chronic lymphocyteleukaemia: a molecular study. Lancet 359:1114-1119, 2002; and

Solle, M.; Labasi, J.; Perregaux, D. G.; Stam, E.; Petrushova, N.;Koller, B. H.; Griffiths, R. J.; Gabel, C. A.: Altered cytokineproduction in mice lacking P2X7 receptors. J. Biol. C.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of P2RX7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602566, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Pyrimidinergic receptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 6 (P2RY6,Accession NM_(—)176796.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. P2RY6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by P2RY6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P2RY6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2502, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Pyrimidinergicreceptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 6 (P2RY6, Accession NM_(—)176796.1), agene which mediates cellular responses to nucleotides. Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RY6.

The function of P2RY6 has been established by previous studies. Chang etal. (1995) discovered the first receptor of the P2Y6 type in rat. Thehuman ortholog was identified by Communi et al. (1996). Maier et al.(1997) identified 3 isoforms of P2Y6 cDNA. Two contained the samecontiguous open reading frames, but differed in their 5-primeuntranslated regions and may, therefore, originate by alternativesplicing; the third represented a pseudogene. Analysis of P2Y receptorsubtype expression in human bone and 2 osteoblastic cell lines by RT-PCRshowed that all known human P2Y receptor subtypes were expressed: P2Y1(P2RY1; 601167), P2Y2, P2Y4, P2Y6, and P2Y7 (OMIM Ref. No. 601531). Incontrast, analysis of brain-derived cell lines suggested that aselective expression of P2Y receptor subtypes occurs in brain tissue. Bysomatic cell hybridization, Pidlaoan et al. (1997) mapped the P2RY6 geneto 11q13.3-q13.5. By fluorescence in situ hybridization and by sequencetagged site (STS) mapping using the National Center for BiotechnologyInformation (NCBI) database, Somers et al. (1997) mapped the P2RY6 geneto 11q13.5, between polymorphic markers D11S1314 and D11S916. FurtherNCBI database analysis of the P2Y purinoceptor genes revealed that P2RY2(OMIM Ref. No. 600041) maps within less than 4 cM of P2RY6. This was thefirst chromosomal clustering of this gene family to be described. Byphylogenetic analysis of the P2Y purinoceptor family, Somers et al.(1997) demonstrated the presence of 5 evolutionary branches andsuggested the occurrence of an ancient gene duplication event.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Communi, D.; Parmentier, M.; Boeynaems, J.-M.: Cloning, functionalexpression and tissue distribution of the human P2Y6 receptor. Biochem.Biophys. Res. Commun. 222:303-308, 1996; and

Maier, R.; Glatz, A.; Mosbacher, J.; Bilbe, G.: Cloning of P2Y6 cDNAsand identification of a pseudogene: comparison of P2Y receptor subtypeexpression in bone and brain tissues. Bioch.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of P2RY6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602451, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PB1 (Accession NM_(—)018165.1) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PB1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12116, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of PB1 (AccessionNM_(—)018165.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PB1.

Protocadherin 11 y-linked (PCDH11Y, Accession NM_(—)032972.1) is anotherGAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH11Y BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDH11Y, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDH11Y BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12339, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 11y-linked (PCDH11Y, Accession NM_(—)032972.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDH11Y.

Protocadherin beta 9 (PCDHB9, Accession NM_(—)019119.3) is another GAM72target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB9 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PCDHB9, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8982, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin beta9 (PCDHB9, Accession NM_(—)019119.3), a gene which is a potentialcalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDHB9.

The function of PCDHB9 has been established by previous studies.Cadherins are calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion molecules thatmediate neural cell-cell interactions. Protocadherins constitute asubfamily of nonclassic cadherins. PCDHB9 is a member of the betacluster of protocadherin genes on 5q31. For specific information on thePCDHB genes, see 604967. Vanhalst et al. (2001) determined that unlikemost PCDHB proteins, PCDHB9 has not 1 but 2 PXXP motifs, putative SH3protein-binding sites, at the end of the conserved region of itscytoplasmic domain.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Vanhalst, K.; Kools, P.; Eynde, E. V.; van Roy, F.: The human and murineprotocadherin-beta one-exon gene families show high evolutionaryconservation, despite the difference in gene number. FEBS Lett.495:120-125, 2001; and

Wu, Q.; Zhang, T.; Cheng, J.-F.; Kim, Y.; Grimwood, J.; Schmutz, J.;Dickson, M.; Noonan, J. P.; Zhang, M. Q.; Myers, R. M.; Maniatis, T.:Comparative DNA sequence analysis of mouse a.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PCDHB9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606335, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Phosphodiesterase 4c, camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e1dunce homolog, drosophila) (PDE4C, Accession NM_(—)000923.1) is anotherGAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE4C BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PDE4C, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE4CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16348, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase4c, camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e1 dunce homolog, drosophila)(PDE4C, Accession NM_(—)000923.1), a gene which is a cAMP-specificphosphodiesterase and may be a protein involved in learning and memory.Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PDE4C.

The function of PDE4C and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1. Piwi-like 2(drosophila) (PIWIL2, Accession NM_(—)018068.2) is another GAM72 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIWIL2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPIWIL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIWIL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Piwi-like 2(drosophila) (PIWIL2, Accession NM_(—)018068.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PIWIL2.

Phospholipase a2, group iid (PLA2G2D, Accession NM_(—)012400.2) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLA2G2DBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PLA2G2D, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PLA2G2D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4938, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Phospholipase a2,group iid (PLA2G2D, Accession NM_(—)012400.2), a gene which is involvedin phospholipid digestion, remodeling of cell membranes, and hostdefense, as well as pathophysiologic processes. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PLA2G2D.

The function of PLA2G2D has been established by previous studies.Phospholipase A2 (PLA2) family members (e.g., PLA2G2A; 172411) arelipolytic enzymes that hydrolyze the sn-2 fatty acid ester bond ofglycerophospholipids to produce free fatty acid and lysophospholipids.PLA2s are involved in phospholipid digestion, remodeling of cellmembranes, and host defense, as well as pathophysiologic processesinvolving the production prostaglandins, leukotrienes, thromboxanes, andplatelet-activating factor. By searching an EST database using thecatalytically essential residues of secretory PLA2s as the probe,followed by PCR of mouse and human spleen cDNA, Ishizaki et al. (1999)obtained cDNAs encoding mouse and human PLA2G2D. Sequence analysispredicted that the 145-amino acid human secretory protein, 48% identicalPLA2G2A, contains a 20-residue signal peptide, a potential N-linkedglycosylation site, 14 cys residues, and conserved his48 and asp49sites. Analysis of enzymatic activity detected most activity in culturesupernatant and determined that PLA2G2D preferentially hydrolyzesphosphatidylglycerol and phosphatidylethanolamine, followed byphosphatidylcholine, but does not hydrolyze phosphatidylserine orphosphatidic acid. Northern blot analysis revealed variable expressionof 2.0- and 1.0-kb transcripts, with highest expression in pancreas andspleen. In a rat model, expression in thymus increased dramaticallyafter lipopolysaccharide injection. By subtractive cDNA cloning usingspleens from wildtype and tumor necrosis factor (Tnf;191160)/lymphotoxin-alpha (Lta; 153440) double-knockout mice, followedby probing a spleen cDNA library, Shakhov et al. (2000) isolated a cDNAencoding mouse Pla2g2d, which they designated Splash (secretory-typePLA, stroma-associated homolog). Splash was expressed 6-fold less inmutant than wildtype mice. By screening a human cDNA library, theyisolated cDNAs encoding human PLA2G2D. Shakhov et al. (2000) noted thatthe human and mouse protein sequences are 73% identical and 81%homologous. Northern blot analysis detected mouse Pla2g2d expression inadult but not embryonic spleen. By radiation hybrid mapping, Ishizaki etal. (1999) mapped the PLA2G2D gene to 1p36.12. Also using radiationhybrid analysis, Shakhov et al. (2000) mapped the PLA2G2D gene to1p36.1-p35, near the PLA2G2A gene and a region known for frequent lossof heterozygosity in human tumors. Shakhov et al. (2000) mapped themouse gene to chromosome 4.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ishizaki, J.; Suzuki, N.; Higashino, K.; Yokota, Y.; Ono, T.; Kawamoto,K.; Fujii, N.; Arita, H.; Hanasaki, K.: Cloning and characterization ofnovel mouse and human secretory phospholipase A(2)s. J. Biol. Chem.274:24973-24979, 1999; and

Shakhov, A. N.; Rubtsov, A. V.; Lyakhov, I. G.; Tumanov, A. V.;Nedospasov, S. A.: SPLASH (PLA(2)IID), a novel member of phospholipaseA2 family, is associated with lymphotoxin-defici.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PLA2G2D arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605630, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Polymerase (dna directed), eta (POLH, AccessionNM_(—)006502.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POLH BINDING SITE1 and POLH BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by POLH, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of POLH BINDING SITE1 and POLH BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:19397 and SEQ ID:12030 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected), eta (POLH, Accession NM_(—)006502.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with POLH.

Polymerase (dna directed) kappa (POLK, Accession NM_(—)016218.1) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POLK BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by POLK, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6167, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected) kappa (POLK, Accession NM_(—)016218.1), a gene which isnecessary for chromosome segregation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with POLK.

The function of POLK has been established by previous studies. Wang etal. (2000) found that yeast TRF4, an evolutionarily conserved genenecessary for chromosome segregation, encodes a DNA polymerase withbeta-polymerase-like properties. A double mutant in the redundanthomologs TRF4 and TRF5 is unable to complete S phase, whereas a TRF4single mutant completes a presumably defective S phase that results inthe failure of cohesion between the replicated sister chromatids. Thissuggested that TRFs are a key link in the coordination between DNAreplication and sister chromatid cohesion. Walowsky et al. (1999) notedthat a region of the human TRF4-1 gene is identical to an STS (OMIM Ref.No. G06245) mapping to 5p15. This region of chromosome 5p is among themost common regions amplified in small cell lung tumor cell lines and inprimary small cell tumors. In addition, amplifications in this regionare frequently found in high-grade ovarian tumors.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wang, Z.; Castano, I. B.; De Las Penas, A.; Adams, C.; Christman, M. F.:Pol kappa: a DNA polymerase required for sister chromatid cohesion.Science 289:774-779, 2000; and

Walowsky, C.; Fitzhugh, D. J.; Castano, I. B.; Ju, J. Y.; Levin, N. A.;Christman, M. F.: The topoisomerase-related function gene TRF4 affectscellular sensitivity to the antitumor agent.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of POLK arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605198, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PP591 (Accession NM_(—)025207.2) is another GAM72 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PP591 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPP591, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PP591 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5542, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of PP591 (AccessionNM_(—)025207.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP591.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 3b (PPP1R3B,Accession NM_(—)024607.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R3B BINDING SITE1 and PPP1R3B BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby PPP1R3B, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R3B BINDING SITE1and PPP1R3B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12619 and SEQ ID:9817respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 3b (PPP1R3B, AccessionNM_(—)024607.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R3B.

PRIC285 (Accession NM_(—)033405.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRIC285 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRIC285,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRIC285 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17244, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of PRIC285 (AccessionNM_(—)033405.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRIC285.

Protein kinase, y-linked (PRKY, Accession NM_(—)002760.1) is anotherGAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKY BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PRKY, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKY BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,y-linked (PRKY, Accession NM_(—)002760.1), a gene which is a putativeprotein kinase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRKY.

The function of PRKY has been established by previous studies. PRKX(OMIM Ref. No. 300083) is a novel serine/threonine subtype of proteinkinase that appears to encode a protein related to the catalytic subunitof the cAMP-dependent protein kinases, which are key players in thecellular responses to the second messenger cAMP. Klink et al. (1995)found that somatic cell hybrid analysis of PRKX under high stringencyconditions revealed at least 3 further loci closely related to this genein the human, constituting a small subfamily. Schiebel et al. (1997)isolated and characterized the PRKY gene, which is highly homologous tothe PRKX gene on Xp22.3 and represents a member of the cAMP-dependentserine/threonine protein kinase gene family. Abnormal interchange canoccur anywhere between Xp and Yp proximal to SRY (OMIM Ref. No. 480000).Schiebel et al. (1997) demonstrated that abnormal interchange in XXmales (OMIM Ref. No. 278850) and XY females (OMIM Ref. No. 306100)happens particularly frequently between PRKX and PRKY. In a collectionof 26 XX males and 4 XY females, between 27 and 35% of the interchangestook place between PRK homologs, but at different sites within the gene.PRKY and PRKX are located far from the pseudoautosomal region, where XYexchange normally takes place. Schiebel et al. (1997) stated that theunprecedented high sequence identity and identical orientation of PRKYto its homologous partner on the X chromosome, PRKX, explains the highfrequency of abnormal pairing and the subsequent ectopic recombination,leading to XX males and XY females and to the highest rate ofrecombination outside the pseudoautosomal region. Schiebel et al. (1997)used FISH analysis to map the PRKY gene to Yp11.2 in close proximity toAMELY (OMIM Ref. No. 410000); the autosomal copy, a pseudogene (OMIMRef. No. PRKXP1), to 15q26; and a further X-linked pseudogene (OMIM Ref.No. PRKXP2) to Xq12-q13.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Schiebel, K.; Mertz, A.; Winkelmann, B.; Glaser, B.; Schempp, W.;Rappold, G.: FISH localization of the human Y-homolog of protein kinasePRKX (PRKY) to Yp11.2 and two pseudogenes to 15q26 and Xq12-q13.Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 76:49-52, 1997; and

Schiebel, K.; Winkelmann, M.; Mertz, A.; Xu, X.; Page, D. C.; Weil, D.;Petit, C.; Rappold, G. A.: Abnormal XY interchange between a novelisolated protein kinase gene, PRKY, and its h.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PRKY arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 400008, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PRO0038 (Accession NM_(—)014113.1) is another GAM72 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0038 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPRO0038, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0038 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3005, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of PRO0038 (AccessionNM_(—)014113.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0038.

PRO0255 (Accession NM_(—)014124.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO0255 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0255,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0255 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of PRO0255 (AccessionNM_(—)014124.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0255.

PRO0456 (Accession NM_(—)014127.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO0456 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19460, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of PRO0456 (AccessionNM_(—)014127.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0456.

PRO0478 (Accession NM_(—)014129.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO0478 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0478,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0478 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16168, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of PRO0478 (AccessionNM_(—)014129.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0478.

PRO0628 (Accession NM_(—)014134.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO0628 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0628,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0628 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15616, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of PRO0628 (AccessionNM_(—)014134.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0628.

PRO1048 (Accession NM_(—)018497.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO1048 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO1048,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO1048 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18804, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of PRO1048 (AccessionNM_(—)018497.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO1048.

PRO1777 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. PRO1777 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO1777, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRO1777 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16858,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of PRO1777(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO1777.

PRO2015 (Accession NM_(—)018512.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO2015 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2015,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO2015 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11837, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of PRO2015 (AccessionNM_(—)018512.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO2015.

PRO2893 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. PRO2893 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2893, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRO2893 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4610, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of PRO2893(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO2893.

Pleckstrin and sec7 domain protein (PSD, Accession NM_(—)002779.2) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PSD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14038, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Pleckstrin and sec7domain protein (PSD, Accession NM_(—)002779.2), a gene which promotesguanine-nucleotide exchange on arf6. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PSD.

The function of PSD has been established by previous studies. Perlettiet al. (1997) identified a novel human gene on 10q24, contiguous to the3-prime end of the NFKB2 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 164012) in a tail- to -tail arrangement. They described a cDNA of 4,307 bp, isolated from anadult human brain cDNA library, which contains an open reading frameencoding a putative protein of 645 amino acids with a predictedmolecular weight of 71 kD. Database homology searches indicated that thenovel gene codes for a putative protein containing 2 discrete domainswith significant homology to the Sec7 and pleckstrin-homology (PH)domains, respectively. They used the gene symbol PSD for‘pleckstrin-Sec7 domains.’ Northern blot analysis of a panel of RNAsfrom normal human tissues using the PSD cDNA as probe revealed thepresence of 3 different tissue-specific transcripts of approximately4.3, 2.3, and 1.8 kb, the longest of which was expressed only in brain.The data suggested that the PSD gene may encode a protein related to theprotein family containing both the Sec7 in the PH domains and thought tobe involved in signaling transduction processes. Other human proteins inthe same family include cytohesin-1 (Kolanus et al., 1996) and ARNO(OMIM Ref. No. 602488) (Chardin et al., 1996).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kolanus, W.; Nagel, W.; Schiller, B.; Zeitlmann, L.; Godar, S.;Stockinger, H.; Seed, B.: Alpha-L-beta-2 integrin/LFA-1 binding toICAM-1 induced by cytohesin-1, a cytoplasmic regulatory molecule. Cell86:233-242, 1996; and

Perletti, L.; Talarico, D.; Trecca, D.; Ronchetti, D.; Fracchiolla, N.S.; Maiolo, A. T.; Neri, A.: Identification of a novel gene, PSD,adjacent to NFKB2/lyt-10, which contains Sec7 an.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PSD are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602327, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Polymerase i and transcript release factor (PTRF, AccessionNM_(—)012232.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTRF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTRF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTRF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12748, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase i andtranscript release factor (PTRF, Accession NM_(—)012232.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PTRF.

RAD18 (Accession NM_(—)020165.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAD18 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAD18,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAD18 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:923, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of RAD18 (AccessionNM_(—)020165.2), a gene which functions with dna repair protein rad5 inerror-free postreplication dna repair and therefore may be associatedwith Cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RAD18.

The function of RAD18 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.2. Rad51 homolog (recahomolog, e. coli) (s. cerevisiae) (RAD51, Accession NM_(—)002875.2) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD51 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD51, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAD51 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11450, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Rad51 homolog (recahomolog, e. coli) (s. cerevisiae) (RAD51, Accession NM_(—)002875.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RAD51.

Rad51-like 1 (s. cerevisiae) (RAD51L1, Accession NM_(—)133509.1) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD51L1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD51L1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RAD51L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19291, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Rad51-like 1 (s.cerevisiae) (RAD51L1, Accession NM_(—)133509.1), a gene which is amember of the RAD51 family of strand-transfer proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAD51L1.

The function of RAD51L1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.2. Retinoblastoma bindingprotein 9 (RBBP9, Accession NM_(—)006606.2) is another GAM72 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBBP9 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by RBBP9, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RBBP9BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12889, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 9 (RBBP9, Accession NM_(—)006606.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP9.

Retinoblastoma-like 1 (p107) (RBL1, Accession NM_(—)002895.1) is anotherGAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RBL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RBL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3943, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastoma-like1 (p107) (RBL1, Accession NM_(—)002895.1), a gene which has an importantrole in negatively regulating the rate of progression of the cell cycle.Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RBL1.

The function of RBL1 has been established by previous studies. Thecellular protein p107, like the retinoblastoma gene product (OMIM Ref.No. 180200), has been shown to form a specific complex with adenovirusE1A and SV40 large T antigen (T). The binding characteristics impliedthat RB1 and p107 share a common biochemical function. Ewen et al.(1991) used a partial cDNA for human p107 to map the gene to 20q11.2 byfluorescence in situ hybridization. The cDNA encoded a 936-residueprotein. Comparison with RB1 showed a major region of homology extendingover 564 residues. This region in RB1 is essential to itsgrowth-controlling function. Sequences outside of this region arelargely unique to each protein.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of RBL1.LeCouter et al. (1998) introduced a null mutation in p107 into the germline of mice and bred into a BALB/cJ genetic background. Mice lackingp107 were viable and fertile but displayed impaired growth, reachingabout 50% of normal weight by 21 days of age. Mutant mice exhibited amyeloproliferative disorder characterized by ectopic myeloid hyperplasiain the spleen and liver. Embryonic p107 -/- fibroblasts and primarymyoblasts isolated from adult p107 -/- mice displayed a striking 2-foldacceleration in doubling time. However, cell sort analysis indicatedthat the fraction of cells in G1, S, and G2 was unaltered, suggestingthat the different phases of the cell cycle in p107 - /-cells wasuniformly reduced by a factor of 2. Western analysis of cyclinexpression in synchronized p107 -/- fibroblasts revealed that expressionof cyclins E and A preceded that of D1. Mutant embryos expressedapproximately twice the normal levels of Rb, whereas p130 levels wereunaltered. Finally, mutant mice reverted to a wildtype phenotypefollowing a single backcross with C57BL/6J mice, suggesting theexistence of modifier genes that have potentially epistaticrelationships with p107. LeCouter et al. (1998) concluded that p107 hasan important role in negatively regulating the rate of progression ofthe cell cycle, but in a strain-dependent manner.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for RBL1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ewen, M. E.; Xing, Y.; Lawrence, J. B.; Livingston, D. M.: Molecularcloning, chromosomal mapping, and expression of the cDNA for p107, aretinoblastoma gene product-related protein. Cell 66:1155-1164, 1991;and

LeCouter, J. E.; Kablar, B.; Hardy, W. R.; Ying, C.; Megeney, L. A.;May, L. L.; Rudnicki, M. A.: Strain-dependent myeloid hyperplasia,growth deficiency, and accelerated cell cycle in.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RBL1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 116957, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Recq protein-like 5 (RECQL5, Accession NM_(—)004259.2) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RECQL5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RECQL5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RECQL5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16624, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Recq protein-like 5(RECQL5, Accession NM_(—)004259.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RECQL5.

Rho-related btb domain containing 3 (RHOBTB3, Accession NM_014899.1) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RHOBTB3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RHOBTB3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RHOBTB3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14678, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Rho-related btbdomain containing 3 (RHOBTB3, Accession NM_(—)014899.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RHOBTB3.

RNO2 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RNO2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNO2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RNO2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8096, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of RNO2 (Accession ).Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RNO2.

RoXaN (Accession NM_(—)017590.4) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RoXaN BINDING SITE1 and RoXaN BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byRoXaN, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RoXaN BINDING SITE1 andRoXaN BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7925 and SEQ ID:1449respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of RoXaN (AccessionNM_(—)017590.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RoXaN.

Ribosomal protein l13 (RPL13, Accession NM_(—)000977.2) is another GAM72target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RPL13 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RPL13, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RPL13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7469, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Ribosomal proteinl13 (RPL13, Accession NM_(—)000977.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RPL13.

Rpo1-2 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. Rpo1-2 BINDING SITE1 and Rpo1-2 BINDING SITE2 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by Rpo1-2,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Rpo1-2 BINDING SITE1 andRpo1-2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1849 and SEQ ID:1072respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Rpo1-2 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with Rpo1-2.

RRP4 (Accession NM_(—)014285.3) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RRP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RRP4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RRP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15765, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of RRP4 (AccessionNM_(—)014285.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RRP4.

S164 (Accession XM_(—)027330.10) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. S164 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by S164, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of S164 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19587, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of S164 (AccessionXM_(—)027330.10). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith S164.

SAC2 (Accession NM_(—)014937.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SAC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SAC2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SAC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9886, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of SAC2 (AccessionNM_(—)014937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SAC2.

SCYA5 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SCYA5 BINDING SITE1 and SCYA5 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SCYA5,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCYA5 BINDING SITE1 andSCYA5 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9538 and SEQ ID:19472respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of SCYA5 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCYA5.

Small edrk-rich factor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NM_022978.1)is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF1BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SERF1B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSERF1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12529, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NM_(—)022978.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1B.

Splicing factor, arginine/serine-rich 2, interacting protein (SFRS2IP,Accession NM_(—)004719.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SFRS2IP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SFRS2IP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFRS2IP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Splicing factor,arginine/serine-rich 2, interacting protein (SFRS2IP, AccessionNM_(—)004719.1), a gene which plays an essential role in pre-mRNAsplicing. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withSFRS2IP.

The function of SFRS2IP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Serum/glucocorticoidregulated kinase-like (SGKL, Accession NM_(—)013257.3) is another GAM72target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SGKL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SGKL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SGKL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5761, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition ofSerum/glucocorticoid regulated kinase-like (SGKL, AccessionNM_(—)013257.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SGKL.

Sh2 domain containing 3a (SH2D3A, Accession NM_005490.1) is anotherGAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH2D3A BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SH2D3A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SH2D3ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15487, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Sh2 domaincontaining 3a (SH2D3A, Accession NM_(—)005490.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SH2D3A.

Sialyltransferase 4a (beta-galactoside alpha-2,3-sialytransferase)(SIAT4A, Accession NM_(—)173344.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT4A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT4A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT4ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9442, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase4a (beta-galactoside alpha-2,3-sialytransferase) (SIAT4A, AccessionNM_(—)173344.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT4A.

Sialic acid binding ig-like lectin 11 (SIGLEC11, AccessionNM_(—)052884.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SIGLEC11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SIGLEC11, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SIGLEC11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5392,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Sialic acid bindingig-like lectin 11 (SIGLEC11, Accession NM_(—)052884.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SIGLEC11.

Solute carrier family 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 11(SLC2A11, Accession NM_(—)030807.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC2A11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC2A11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC2A11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14546, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 11 (SLC2A11,Accession NM_(—)030807.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC2A11.

SMA3 (Accession NM_(—)006780.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SMA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SMA3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SMA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5456, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of SMA3 (AccessionNM_(—)006780.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMA3.

Smith-magenis syndrome chromosome region, candidate 5 (SMCR5, AccessionNM_(—)144774.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SMCR5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SMCR5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SMCR5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10816, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Smith-magenissyndrome chromosome region, candidate 5 (SMCR5, AccessionNM_(—)144774.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMCR5.

Small nuclear rna activating complex, polypeptide 1, 43 kda (SNAPC1,Accession NM_(—)003082.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNAPC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNAPC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNAPC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6354, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Small nuclear rnaactivating complex, polypeptide 1, 43 kda (SNAPC1, AccessionNM_(—)003082.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNAPC1.

Sprouty homolog 4 (drosophila) (SPRY4, Accession NM_(—)030964.2) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPRY4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SPRY4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPRY4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10205, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Sprouty homolog 4(drosophila) (SPRY4, Accession NM_(—)030964.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPRY4.

SRGAP1 (Accession XM_(—)051143.3) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SRGAP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRGAP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRGAP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18079, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of SRGAP1 (AccessionXM_(—)051143.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SRGAP1.

Syntaxin 12 (STX12, Accession NM_(—)177424.1) is another GAM72 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STX12 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTX12, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STX12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2278, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Syntaxin 12 (STX12,Accession NM_(—)177424.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STX12.

Sudd suppressor of bimd6 homolog (a. nidulans) (SUDD, AccessionNM_(—)145906.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SUDD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SUDD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SUDD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13818, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Sudd suppressor ofbimd6 homolog (a. nidulans) (SUDD, Accession NM_(—)145906.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SUDD.

Reserved (SYAP1, Accession NM_(—)032796.2) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SYAP1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SYAP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYAP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19134, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Reserved (SYAP1,Accession NM_(—)032796.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SYAP1.

Synaptojanin 2 binding protein (SYNJ2BP, Accession NM_(—)018373.1) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYNJ2BPBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SYNJ2BP, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SYNJ2BP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7272, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Synaptojanin 2binding protein (SYNJ2BP, Accession NM_(—)018373.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SYNJ2BP.

Synaptopodin 2 (SYNPO2, Accession XM_(—)050219.6) is another GAM72target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYNPO2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYNPO2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYNPO2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9657, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Synaptopodin 2(SYNPO2, Accession XM_(—)050219.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYNPO2.

T-box 6 (TBX6, Accession NM_(—)004608.2) is another GAM72 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TBX6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBX6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7788, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of T-box 6 (TBX6,Accession NM_(—)004608.2), a gene which is a probable transcriptionalregulator involved in developmental processes. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TBX6.

The function of TBX6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM59.1. Thymine-dna glycosylase(TDG, Accession NM_(—)003211.1) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TDG BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TDG, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TDG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16585, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Thymine-dnaglycosylase (TDG, Accession NM_(—)003211.1), a gene which excises uraciland thymine from mispairs with guanidine. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TDG.

The function of TDG has been established by previous studies. Theprocess of spontaneous hydrolytic deamination affects all DNA bases withexocyclic amino groups (Lindahl, 1982). Hydrolytic deamination of5-methylcytosine leads to the formation of G/T mismatches. These G/Tmismatches are corrected to G/C basepairs by a mismatch-specificDNA-binding glycosylase, TDG. TDG initiates repair of G/T and G/Umismatches, commonly associated with CpG islands, by removing thymineand uracil moieties. Tini et al. (2002) reported that TDG associateswith transcriptional coactivators CBP (OMIM Ref. No. 600140) and p300(OMIM Ref. No. 602700) and that the resulting complexes are competentfor both the excision step of repair and histone acetylation. TDGstimulated CBP transcriptional activity in transfected cells andreciprocally served as a substrate for CBP/p300 acetylation. Thisacetylation triggered release of CBP from DNA ternary complexes and alsoregulated recruitment of repair endonuclease APE (OMIM Ref. No. 107748).These observations revealed a potential regulatory role for proteinacetylation in base mismatch repair and a role for CBP/p300 inmaintaining genomic stability.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tini, M.; Benecke, A.; Um, S.-J.; Torchia, J.; Evans, R. M.; Chambon,P.: Association of CBP/p300 acetylase and thymine DNA glycosylase linksDNA repair and transcription. Molec. Cell 9:265-277, 2002; and

Neddermann, P.; Gallinari, P.; Lettieri, T.; Schmid, D.; Truong, O.;Hsuan, J. J.; Wiebauer, K.; Jiricny, J.: Cloning and expression of humanG/T mismatch-specific thymine-DNA glycosyl.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TDG are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601423, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tyrosyl-dna phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1, AccessionNM_(—)018319.2) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TDP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TDP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TDP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3718, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Tyrosyl-dnaphosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1, Accession NM_(—)018319.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TDP1.

Telomerase-associated protein 1 (TEP1, Accession NM_(—)007110.3) isanother GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TEP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TEP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TEP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7532, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition ofTelomerase-associated protein 1 (TEP1, Accession NM_(—)007110.3), a genewhich interacts with active telomerase RNA. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TEP1.

The function of TEP1 has been established by previous studies. Thetelomerase ribonucleoprotein (OMIM Ref. No. 187270) catalyzes theaddition of new telomeres on the chromosome ends. Harrington et al.(1997) noted that in humans, the telomeric repeat is5-prime-TTAGGG-3-prime and the telomerase RNA contains a sequencecomplementary to this telomeric repeat. The telomerase RNA template isrequired for telomere repeat synthesis in vitro and in vivo. Theribonucleoprotein complex responsible for telomerase activity had beenpurified only in ciliates. Purified tetrahymena telomerase contains anRNA and 2 protein components, p80 and p95. The p80 component can bespecifically cross linked to telomerase RNA, whereas the p95 componentbinds and cross links to single-stranded, telomeric DNA. Harrington etal. (1997) identified a cDNA encoding a tetrahymena p80 homolog from amurine colonic crypt expressed sequence tag (EST) database. The mousesequence was used as a probe to identify contiguous human cDNA clonesfrom a library prepared from a human colon carcinoma cell line. Themouse and human open reading frames were found to be 75% identical atthe amino acid level. The predicted human polypeptide contains 2,627amino acids, 2 fewer than the predicted mouse polypeptide. Northern blotanalysis of both mouse and human tissues showed widespread expression ofthe gene, which they symbolized TP1. The studies indicated thattelomerase-associated proteins are conserved from ciliates to humans.Saito et al. (1997) mapped the human TEP1 gene and mouse Tep1 gene byfluorescence in situ hybridization to human chromosome 14q11.2 and tothe C2-D1 band of mouse chromosome 14, respectively. By means of geneticlinkage mapping, the mouse gene was further localized to a position 2.7cM distal to D14Mit18 and D14Mit134, and 2.0 cM proximal to D14Mit5 onmouse chromosome 14, where conserved linkage homology with humanchromosome 14q11-q12 had been identified.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Harrington, L.; McPhail, T.; Mar, V.; Zhou, W.; Oulton, R.; Bass, M. B.;Arruda, I.; Robinson, M. O.: A mammalian telomerase-associated protein.Science 275:973-976, 1997; and

Saito, T.; Matsuda, Y.; Suzuki, T.; Hayashi, A.; Yuan, X.; Saito, M.;Nakayama, J.; Hori, T.; Ishikawa, F.: Comparative gene mapping of thehuman and mouse TEP1 genes, which encode one.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TEP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601686, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Testis derived transcript (3 lim domains) (TES, AccessionNM_(—)015641.2) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TES BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TES,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TES BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12134, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Testis derivedtranscript (3 lim domains) (TES, Accession NM_(—)015641.2), a gene whichacts as a tumor suppressor and therefore may be associated with Ovariancarcinomas, breast cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Ovarian carcinomas, breastcancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withTES.

The function of TES has been established by previous studies. Byconstruction and sequencing of a BAC contig within the FRA7G region at7q31.2, Tatarelli et al. (2000) identified a novel gene which theycalled TESTIN because of its homology to mouse testin. They isolated 3human isoforms. Isoforms 1 and 2, which use exon 1a and differ in their3-prime UTR, contain 7 exons and encode a deduced 421-amino acid proteinwith a calculated molecular mass of 48 kD. Isoform 3, which uses exon1b, encodes a deduced 412-amino acid protein with a calculated molecularmass of 47 kD. Each of the isoforms contains 3 LIM domains in the Cterminus and shows 89% and 35% sequence identity with the mouse and C.elegans homologs, respectively. Human TESTIN contains 7 putativefunctional sites:4 phosphorylation sites, a glycosylation site, amyristylation site, and a cytochrome C heme-binding site. Northern blotanalysis of normal human tissues demonstrated ubiquitous expression ofan approximately 2.8-kb TESTIN transcript, which apparently correspondedto isoforms 2 and 3. An approximately 1.5-kb transcript, correspondingto isoform 1, was expressed at significantly higher levels in testisthan in other tissues. FRA7G is a common aphidicolin-inducible fragilesite at 7q31.2 showing loss of heterozygosity in human malignancies.Tatarelli et al. (2000) noted that a relationship between LIM proteinsand cancer had been observed in several studies. By RT-PCR analysis,they found lack of TESTIN expression in 22% of cancer cell lines and 44%of the cell lines derived from hematologic malignancies. They determinedthat in most of these cases the inactivation of TESTIN expression wasdue to methylation of a CpG island. Analysis of the TESTIN coding regionin 26 tumor cell lines revealed 3 missense mutations. The authors thussuggested that TESTIN may represent a tumor suppressor gene. Tobias etal. (2001) also cloned and characterized human TESTIN, which they calledTES. Mutation analysis of the coding TES exons in 21 human-derived celllines revealed the presence of a frameshift mutation in 1 allele in abreast cancer cell line. Methylation of the CpG island at the 5-primeend of TES appeared to be a remarkably frequent finding, occurring in 7of 10 ovarian carcinomas and in each of 30 tumor-derived cell linestested. Moreover, forced expression of TES in HeLa or OVCAR5 cellsresulted in a profound reduction in growth potential, as determined bythe colony formation assay. Tobias et al. (2001) suggested that TES is atumor suppressor gene that is inactivated primarily by transcriptionalsilencing resulting from CpG island methylation.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tatarelli, C.; Linnenbach, A.; Mimori, K.; Croce, C. M.:Characterization of the human TESTIN gene localized in the FRA7G regionat 7q31.2. Genomics 68:1-12, 2000; and

Tobias, E. S.; Hurlstone, A. F. L.; MacKenzie, E.; McFarlane, R.; Black,D. M.: The TES gene at 7q31.1 is methylated in tumours and encodes anovel growth- suppressing LIM domain prote.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TES are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606085, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. TM7SF3 (Accession NM_(—)016551.1) is another GAM72 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TM7SF3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTM7SF3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TM7SF3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:572, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of TM7SF3 (AccessionNM_(—)016551.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TM7SF3.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 1b (TNFRSF1B,Accession NM_(—)001066.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF1B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF1B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6162, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 1b (TNFRSF1B, AccessionNM_(—)001066.2), a gene which mediates proinflammatory cellularresponses. and therefore may be associated with Familial combinedhyperlipidemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Familial combined hyperlipidemia, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TNFRSF1B.

The function of TNFRSF1B has been established by previous studies.Preassembly or self-association of cytokine receptor dimers (e.g., OMIMRef. No. 147810; IL2R, 147730; and EPOR, 133171) occurs via the sameamino acid contacts that are critical for ligand binding. Chan et al.(2000) found that, in contrast, the p60 (TNFRSF1A; 191190) and p80(TNFRSF1B) TNFA receptors self-assemble through a distinct functionaldomain in the TNFR extracellular domain, termed the pre-ligand assemblydomain (PLAD), in the absence of ligand. Deletion of the PLAD results inmonomeric presentation of p60 or p80. Flow cytometric analysis showedthat efficient TNFA binding depends on receptor self- assembly. Theyalso found that other members of the TNF receptor superfamily, includingthe extracellular domains of TRAIL (TNFRSF10A; 603611), CD40 (TNFRSF5;109535), and FAS (TNFRSF6; 134637), all self-associate but do notinteract with heterologous receptors. Using Jurkat T cells, whichexpress TNFR1 but little TNFR2, and Jurkat cells stably transfected withTNFR2, Li et al. (2002) confirmed that TNF stimulation, or stimulationwith a TNFR2, but not TNFR1, agonist, causes a loss of TRAF2 (OMIM Ref.No. 601895) in the TNFR2-expressing cells, but not the parental cellline, through a ubiquitination- and proteasome-dependent process.Binding analysis indicated that TRAF2 interacts with CIAP1 (OMIM Ref.No. 601712) and CIAP2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601721), which possess E3 ubiquitinligase (e.g. UBE3A, 601623) activity. Ubiquitination assays and SDS-PAGEanalysis showed that in the presence of an E2-conjugating enzyme (e.g.,UBCH7, 603721), CIAP1, but not CIAP2, induces TRAF2 ubiquitinationoutside of its RING domain. Both CIAPs bind but neither ubiquitinatesTRAF1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601711). CIAP1 expression fails to protectTNFR2-expressing cells from TNF-induced apoptosis, whereas anE3-inactive CIAP1 mutant and wildtype CIAP2 do protect cells from TRAF2downregulation and cause a delay in cell death. Li et al. (2002)concluded that TNFR2 stimulation causes the ubiquitination of TRAF2 byCIAP1, which can play a proapoptotic role in TNF signaling.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function ofTNFRSF1B. Bruce et al. (1996) used targeted gene disruption to generatemice lacking either the p55 (TNFR1) or the p75 (TNFR2) TNF receptor;mice lacking both p55 and p75 were generated from crosses of the singlydeficient mice. The TNFR-deficient (TNFR-KO) mice exhibited no overtphenotype under unchallenged conditions. Bruce et al. (1996) reportedthat damage to neurons caused by focal cerebral ischemia and epilepticseizures was exacerbated in the TNFR-KO mice, indicating that TNF servesa neuroprotective function. Their studies indicated that TNF protectsneurons by stimulating antioxidative pathways. Injury-induced microglialactivation was suppressed in TNFR-KO mice. They concluded that drugswhich target TNF signaling pathways may prove beneficial in treatingstroke or traumatic brain injury.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for TNFRSF1B isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chan, F. K.-M.; Chun, H. J.; Zheng, L.; Siegel, R. M.; Bui, K. L.;Lenardo, M. J. : A domain in TNF receptors that mediatesligand-independent receptor assembly and signaling. Science288:2351-2354, 2000; and

Li, X.; Yang, Y.; Ashwell, J. D.: TNF-RII and c-IAP1 mediateubiquitination and degradation of TRAF2. Nature 416:345-349, 2002.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TNFRSF1B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 191191, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tumor necrosis factor (ligand) superfamily, member 10(TNFSF10, Accession NM_(—)003810.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFSF10 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFSF10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFSF10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15311, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor (ligand) superfamily, member 10 (TNFSF10, AccessionNM_(—)003810.2), a gene which mediates cell death. Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TNFSF10.

The function of TNFSF10 has been established by previous studies. Degli-Esposti et al. (1997) noted that TRAIL can induce apoptosis in a widevariety of transformed cell lines of diverse lineage, but does notappear to kill normal cells even though TRAIL mRNA is expressed atsignificant levels in most normal tissues. They suggested that theregulation of TRAIL function takes place at the level of receptorexpression. The TRAIL receptors TRAILR1, also called DR4 (OMIM Ref. No.603611), and TRAILR2, also called DR5 (OMIM Ref. No. 603612), arecapable of mediating apoptosis. Two other receptors, TRAILR3 (OMIM Ref.No. 603613) and TRAILR4 (OMIM Ref. No. 603614), do not signal apoptosisand are potential decoy receptors for TRAIL. Cell death induced by TRAILhad been believed to occur exclusively in tumor cells, suggesting thatthis drug was safe to use as an antitumor therapy. Nitsch et al. (2000)reported that TRAIL induced apoptosis in the human brain, which arguesagainst the use of TRAIL for therapy of human brain tumors. However,neuroinflammatory T cells that express TRAIL might induce apoptosis ofbrain tissue, indicating a potential target for treatment of multiplesclerosis.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function ofTNFSF10. Cretney et al. (2002) generated healthy, fertileTrail-deficient mice by homologous recombination. Functional analysisconfirmed the importance of Trail in mediating natural killer (NK)cytotoxicity to some tumor target cells. The authors found that Trailcontributes to NK cell suppression of metastases to liver by a renaladenocarcinoma and to multiple tissues by breast carcinoma cells. Trail-/- mice were also more susceptible than wildtype mice to early onset offibrosarcomas from lower doses of methylcholanthrene.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for TNFSF10 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Degli-Esposti, M. A.; Dougall, W. C.; Smolak, P. J.; Waugh, J. Y.;Smith, C. A.; Goodwin, R. G.: The novel receptor TRAIL-R4 inducesNF-kappa-B and protects against TRAIL-mediated apoptosis, yet retains anincomplete death domain. Immunity 7:813-820, 1997; and

Nitsch, R.; Bechmann, I.; Deisz, R. A.; Haas, D.; Lehmann, T. N.;Wendling, U.; Zipp, F.: Human brain-cell death induced bytumour-necrosis-factor-related apoptosis- inducing ligand (TRA.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TNFSF10 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603598, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tropomyosin 4 (TPM4, Accession NM_(—)003290.1) is anotherGAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TPM4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TPM4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPM4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11140, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Tropomyosin 4(TPM4, Accession NM_(—)003290.1), a gene which plays a central role, inassociation with the troponin complex, in the calcium dependentregulation of vertebrate striated muscle contraction. Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TPM4.

The function of TPM4 has been established by previous studies.Vertebrates have at least 4 different tropomyosin genes; in humans, theyare named TPM1 (OMIM Ref. No. 191010), TPM2 (OMIM Ref. No. 190990), TPM3(OMIM Ref. No. 191030), and TPM4. Both the muscle and nonmuscle isoformsof the tropomyosins are expressed through alternative splicing of eachof the 4 genes. Laing et al. (1995) referred to unpublished observationsindicating that the TPM4 gene maps to human chromosome 19. Wilton et al.(1996) developed sequence tagged sites (STS) for the TPM4 gene. One STSwas used to amplify DNA from somatic cell hybrids to localize TPM4 tochromosome 19. The other, a product from a long-range PCR, was useddirectly as a probe to refine the localization of TPM4 to 19p13.1 byfluorescence in situ hybridization to metaphase chromosome spreads.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Laing, N. G.; Wilton, S. D.; Akkari, P. A.; Dorosz, S.; Boundy, K.;Kneebone, C.; Blumbergs, P.; White, S.; Watkins, H.; Love, D. R.; Haan,E.: A mutation in the alpha tropomyosin gene TPM3 associated withautosomal dominant nemaline myopathy. Nature Genet. 9:75-79, 1995; and

Wilton, S. D.; Lim, L.; Dorosz, S. D.; Gunn, H. C.; Eyre, H. J.; Callen,D. F.; Laing, N. G.: Assignment of the human alpha-tropomyosin gene TPM4to band 19p13.1 by fluorescence in situ hy.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TPM4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600317, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tripartite motif-containing 9 (TRIM9, AccessionNM_(—)015163.3) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRIM9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12950, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 9 (TRIM9, Accession NM_(—)015163.3), a gene which mayfunction as a positive regulator for mannosylphosphate transferase andis required to mediate mannosylphosphate transfer in both the core andouter chain portions of n-linked. oligosaccharides. Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM9.

The function of TRIM9 has been established by previous studies. TRIMproteins are composed of 3 zinc-binding domains, a RING, a B-box type 1,and a B-box type 2, followed by a coiled-coil region. They are involvedin development and cell growth. By EST database searching forB-box-containing proteins, Reymond et al. (2001) identified 37 TRIMmembers, including 3 isoforms of TRIM9. Northern blot analysis revealedhigh expression of a 4.4-kb TRIM9 transcript in brain. Fluorescencemicroscopy demonstrated expression of TRIM9 in cytoplasmic speckles.Interaction mating analysis indicated that TRIM9 can form a homodimer.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Li, Y.; Chin, L.-S.; Weigel, C.; Li, L.: Spring, a novel RING fingerprotein that regulates synaptic vesicle exocytosis. J. Biol. Chem.276:40824-40833, 2001; and

Reymond, A.; Meroni, G.; Fantozzi, A.; Merla, G.; Cairo, S.; Luzi, L.;Riganelli, D.; Zanaria, E.; Messali, S.; Cainarca, S.; Guffanti, A.;Minucci, S.; Pelicci, P. G.; Ballabio, A..

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRIM9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606555, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Translin (TSN, Accession NM_(—)004622.2) is another GAM72target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TSN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TSN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TSN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Translin (TSN,Accession NM_(—)004622.2), a gene which is a DNA binding protein andinvolved in DNA repair, replication, or recombination. Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TSN.

The function of TSN has been established by previous studies. Kasai etal. (1994) identified a protein they termed recombinationhotspot-associated factor (RcHF1), which specifically binds to thesignal-like sequences at the breakpoint junction of 8q24 and 1p32 inacute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patients carrying t(8;14)(q24;q11)and t(1;14)(p32;q11) translocations involving the TCR delta-chain locus(TCRD; 186810). Aoki et al. (1994) showed that an analogous protein,which they designated BCLF1, specifically binds to a target sequencewithin the clustered breakpoint region of the BCL2 oncogene (OMIM Ref.No. 151430) in follicular lymphoma patients carrying t(14;18)(q32;q21)translocations. It was proposed that these binding activities atrecombination hotspot regions may play a crucial role in chromosomaltranslocations in lymphoid neoplasms. Aoki et al. (1995) purified theBCLF1 protein to homogeneity and determined that it is identical toRcHF1. Molecular gene cloning experiments revealed that the purifiedprotein, which they named translin (TSN), is a previously undescribedDNA-binding protein with no significant similarity to known proteins.(The designation ‘translin’ came from selected letters in‘translocation.’) In addition, Aoki et al. (1995) found that nuclearlocalization of translin was limited to lymphoid cell lines withrearranged Ig and processes such as DNA repair, replication, orrecombination. In their native form, translin polypeptides form amultimeric structure that is responsible for its DNA binding activity.Aoki et al. (1997) found that the human and mouse translin genes haveidentical genomic structures consisting of 6 exons, 5 introns, and aGC-rich upstream region. By in situ hybridization and analysis ofsomatic cell hybrids, Aoki et al. (1997) mapped the human TSN gene to2q21.1. Badge et al. (2000) studied a subtelomeric region at 16p13.3that displays a 300-fold increase in crossovers compared to the genomicaverage rate. Segregation analysis of CEPH and other pedigrees yielded 6paternal crossover breakpoints in the approximately 85-kb intervalbetween the minisatellite loci D16S309 (MS205) and D16S83 (OMIM Ref. No.EKMDA2). Three crossovers were mapped to within the same small (lessthan 3 kb) interval, which did not colocalize with any tandem repeatarray or expressed sequence. Sequence analysis revealed the presence ofrecombination-associated motifs and binding sites for translin. Theauthors concluded that this locus represents an intense male-specificrecombination hotspot. Hosaka et al. (2000) demonstrated that thepresence of the translin binding motif may be one of the importantdeterminants for the location of breakpoints in the TLS (OMIM Ref. No.137070) and CHOP (OMIM Ref. No. 126337) genes which are fused bytranslocation t(12;16) in liposarcomas.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Badge, R. M.; Yardley, J.; Jeffrey, A. J.; Armour, J. A. L.: Crossoverbreakpoint mapping identifies a subtelomeric hotspot for male meioticrecombination. Hum. Molec. Genet. 9:1239-1244, 2000; and

Hosaka, T.; Kanoe, H.; Nakayama, T.; Murakami, H.; Yamamoto, H.;Nakamata, T.; Tsuboyama, T.; Oka, M.; Kasai, M.; Sasaki, M. S.;Nakamura, T.; Toguchida, J.: Translin binds to the sequ.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TSN are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600575, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. UBCE7IP5 (Accession NM_(—)014948.1) is another GAM72 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBCE7IP5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byUBCE7IP5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBCE7IP5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:504, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of UBCE7IP5 (AccessionNM_(—)014948.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UBCE7IP5.

Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2b (rad6 homolog) (UBE2B, AccessionNM_(—)003337.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UBE2B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UBE2B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UBE2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19646, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2b (rad6 homolog) (UBE2B, AccessionNM_(—)003337.1), a gene which catalyzes the covalent attachment ofubiquitin to other proteins and is required for postreplication repairof uv-damaged dna. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UBE2B.

The function of UBE2B has been established by previous studies. The RAD6pathway is central to postreplicative DNA repair in eukaryotic cells.Two principal elements of this pathway are the ubiquitin-conjugatingenzymes RAD6 and the MMS2 (OMIM Ref. No. 603001)-UBC13 (OMIM Ref. No.603679) heterodimer, which are recruited to chromatin by the RING-fingerproteins RAD18 (OMIM Ref. No. 605256) and RAD5 (OMIM Ref. No. 607266),respectively. Hoege et al. (2002) showed that UBC9 (OMIM Ref. No.601661), a small ubiquitin-related modifier (SUMO)-conjugating enzyme,is also affiliated with this pathway and that proliferating cell nuclearantigen (PCNA; 176740), a DNA polymerase sliding clamp involved in DNAsynthesis and repair, is a substrate. PCNA is monoubiquitinated throughRAD6 and RAD18, modified by lys63-linked multiubiquitination, whichadditionally requires MMS2, UBC13, and RAD5, and is conjugated to SUMOby UBC9. All 3 modifications affect the same lysine residue of PCNA,K164, suggesting that they label PCNA for alternative functions. Hoegeet al. (2002) demonstrated that these modifications differentiallyaffect resistance to DNA damage, and that damage-induced PCNAubiquitination is elementary for DNA repair and occurs at the sameconserved residue in yeast and humans.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of UBE2B.Roest et al. (1996) reported the phenotype of the first animal mutant inthe ubiquitin pathway. Experimental inactivation of the RAD6B gene inmice caused male infertility. Derailment of spermatogenesis became overtduring the postmeiotic condensation of chromatin in spermatids. In yeastthe gene is not only implicated in postreplication repair anddamage-induced mutagenesis but is also required for sporulation and maymodulate chromatin structure via histone ubiquitination. The authorsstated that the findings in the ‘knock-out’ mice provided a parallelbetween yeast sporulation and mammalian spermatogenesis and stronglyimplicated RAD6-dependent ubiquitination in chromatin remodeling in thehuman. Since heterozygous male mice and even knockout female mice arecompletely normal and fertile and thus able to transmit the defect,similar RAD6B mutations may cause male infertility in man. The fact thatthe RAD6B mice are viable and phenotypically normal is presumably due tofunctional redundancy with RAD6A (OMIM Ref. No. 312180).

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for UBE2B isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hoege, C.; Pfander, B.; Moldovan, G.-L.; Pyrowolakis, G.; Jentsch, S.:RAD6-dependent DNA repair is linked to modification of PCNA by ubiquitinand SUMO. Nature 419:135-141, 2002; and

Roest, H. P.; van Klaveren, J.; de Wit, J.; van Gurp, C. G.; Koken, M.H. M.; Vermey, M.; van Roijen, J. H.; Hoogerbrugge, J. W.; Vreeburg, J.T. M.; Baarends, W. M.; Bootsma, D.; Grootego.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UBE2B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 179095, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2g 2 (ubc7 homolog, yeast)(UBE2G2, Accession NM_(—)003343.2) is another GAM72 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UBE2G2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UBE2G2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBE2G2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7019, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2g 2 (ubc7 homolog, yeast) (UBE2G2,Accession NM_(—)003343.2), a gene which catalyzes the covalentattachment of ubiquitin to other proteins. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UBE2G2.

The function of UBE2G2 has been established by previous studies. Ineukaryotes, conjugation of target proteins to ubiquitin is an essentialstep in the proteasome-dependent degradation process and is mediated bya family of ubiquitin- conjugating (UBC) enzymes. See 600012. Katsanisand Fisher (1998) stated that S. cerevisiae Ubc7 is an endoplasmicreticulum-bound molecule whose active site faces the cytosol. Ubc7 hasbeen shown to confer resistance to cadmium and to participate in thedegradation of specific yeast proteins. As part of an effort to generatea transcriptional map of human chromosome 21, Katsanis and Fisher (1998)identified UBE2G2 cDNAs. The predicted 165-amino acid protein shares 60%sequence identity with yeast Ubc7. The nucleotide sequence of UBE2G2 is57% similar to that of UBE2G (OMIM Ref. No. 601569), another human Ubc7homolog. Northern blot analysis revealed that UBE2G2 is expressedubiquitously as 2.9- and 7-kb mRNAs. The highest level of expression wasseen in skeletal muscle. By inclusion within mapped clones and byanalysis of somatic cell hybrid panels, Katsanis and Fisher (1998)mapped the UBE2G2 gene to 21q22.3. Rose et al. (1998) confirmed thelocalization to 21q22.3 by FISH.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Katsanis, N.; Fisher, E. M. C.: Identification, expression, andchromosomal localization of ubiquitin conjugating enzyme 7 (UBE2G2), ahuman homologue of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae Ubc7 gene. Genomics51:128-131, 1998; and

Rose, S. A.; Leek, J. P.; Moynihan, T. P.; Ardley, H. C.; Markham, A.F.; Robinson, P. A.: Assignment of the ubiquitin conjugating enzymegene, UBE2G2, to human chromosome band 21q22.3.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UBE2G2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603124, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Vitamin d (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin d3) receptor (VDR, AccessionNM_(—)000376.1) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VDR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VDR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of VDR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16133, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Vitamin d(1,25-dihydroxyvitamin d3) receptor (VDR, Accession NM_(—)000376.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with VDR.

Von hippel-lindau syndrome (VHL, Accession NM_(—)000551.1) is anotherGAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VHL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby VHL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VHL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11294, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Von hippel-lindausyndrome (VHL, Accession NM_(—)000551.1), a gene which may control rnastability through the selective degradation of rna-bound proteins. andtherefore is associated with Von hippel-lindau disease. Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Vonhippel-lindau disease, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with VHL.

The function of VHL has been established by previous studies.Interfamilial differences in predisposition to pheochromocytoma in VHLreflect allelic heterogeneity such that there is a strong associationbetween missense mutations and risk of pheochromocytoma. Prowse et al.(1997) investigated the mechanism of tumorigenesis in VHL tumors todetermine whether there were differences between tumor types or classesof germline mutations. They studied 53 tumors (30 renal cell carcinomas,15 hemangioblastomas, 5 pheochromocytomas, and 3 pancreatic tumors) from33 patients (27 kindreds) with VHL. Overall, 51% of 45 informativetumors showed LOH at the VHL locus. In 11 cases, it was possible todistinguish between loss of the wildtype and mutant alleles, and in eachcase the wildtype allele was lost. LOH was detected in all tumor typesand occurred in the presence of both germline missense mutations andother types of germline mutation associated with a low risk ofpheochromocytoma. Intragenic somatic mutations were detected in 3 tumors(all hemangioblastomas) and in 2 of these could be shown to occur in thewildtype allele. Their study provided the first example of homozygousinactivation of the VHL gene by small intragenic mutations in this typeof tumor. Hypermethylation of the VHL gene was detected in 33% (6 of 18)of tumors without LOH, including 2 renal cell carcinomas and 4hemangioblastomas. Prowse et al. (1997) stated that, althoughhypermethylation of the VHL gene had been reported previously innonfamilial RCC and although methylation of tumor-suppressor genes hadbeen implicated in the pathogenesis of other sporadic cancers, this wasthe first report of somatic methylation in a familial cancer syndrome.Herman et al. (1994) observed hypermethylation of the VHL gene in 19% ofsporadic RCCs. Versteeg (1997) provided a general discussion of aberrantmethylation in cancer.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of VHL.Gemmill et al. (2002) isolated the Drosophila homolog of TRC8 (OMIM Ref.No. 603046) and studied its function by genetic manipulations and ayeast 2-hybrid screen. Human and Drosophila TRC8 proteins localize tothe endoplasmic reticulum. Loss of either Drosophila Trc8 or Vhlresulted in an identical ventral midline defect. Direct interactionbetween Trc8 and Vhl in drosophila was confirmed by GST-pulldown andcoimmunoprecipitation experiments. Gemmill et al. (2002) found that inDrosophila, overexpression of Trc8 inhibited growth consistent with itspresumed role as a tumor suppressor gene. Human JAB1 (OMIM Ref. No.604850) localization was dependent on VHL mutant status. Thus, the VHL,TRC8, and JAB1 proteins appear to be linked both physically andfunctionally, and all 3 may participate in the development of kidneycancer.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for VHL isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Herman, J. G.; Latif, F.; Weng, Y.; Lerman, M. I.; Zbar, B.; Liu, S.;Samid, D.; Duan, D.-S. R.; Guarra, J. R.; Linehan, W. M.; Baylin, S. B.:Silencing of the VHL tumor-suppressor gene by DNA methylation in renalcarcinomas. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 91:9700-9704, 1994; and

Gemmill, R. M.; Bemis, L. T.; Lee, J. P.; Sozen, M. A.; Baron, A.; Zeng,C.; Erickson, P. F.; Hooper, J. E.; Drabkin, H. A.: The TRC8 hereditarykidney cancer gene suppresses growth and fu.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of VHL are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 193300, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Vacuolar protein sorting 41 (yeast) (VPS41, AccessionNM_(—)014396.2) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VPS41 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by VPS41,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VPS41 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16653, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Vacuolar proteinsorting 41 (yeast) (VPS41, Accession NM_(—)014396.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with VPS41.

WW45 (Accession) is another GAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WW45 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WW45, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of WW45 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16137, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of WW45 (Accession ),a gene which is required for ubiquitination and therefore degradation ofseveral cell surface proteins like gap1, fur4, mal61 and ste2. also actson rbp1. Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WW45.

The function of WW45 has been established by previous studies. Bysearching an EST database using C. elegans and Drosophila WWdomain-containing protein sequences as bait, followed by 5-prime and3-prime RACE using a human heart cDNA library, Valverde (2000) obtaineda full-length cDNA encoding WW45. The deduced 383-amino acid protein hasa predicted molecular mass of approximately 45 kD. It contains 2 WWdomains, a region rich in prolines and glutamines, and a coiled-coilregion, as well as a nuclear localization signal and 2 endoplasmicreticulum retention signals. The mouse Ww45 cDNA has a different 3-primeuntranslated region and encodes a protein that shares 93% identity withhuman WW45. Northern blot and RT-PCR analyses demonstrated that bothhuman and mouse WW45 transcripts (1.2 and 2.7 kb, respectively) areubiquitously expressed in adult tissues. In human, highest expressionwas in pancreas, while in mouse, highest expression was in testis.Northern blot analysis of whole mouse embryos showed that embryonicexpression of Ww45 first occurred at 7 days postcoitum. Expressionlevels markedly decreased at day 11 and remained low at days 15 and 17,suggesting that WW45 expression is developmentally regulated.Accordingly, expression of human WW45 was found to be higher in fetalheart than in adult heart. By radiation hybrid analysis, Valverde (2000)mapped the WW45 gene to chromosome 14q13- q23. In a screen forDrosophila mutations that result in tissue overgrowth, Tapon et al.(2002) identified salvador (sav), a gene that promotes both cell cycleexit and cell death. Elevated cyclin E (OMIM Ref. No. 123837) andinhibitor of apoptosis-1 (Diap1) levels were found in mutant cells,resulting in delayed cell cycle exit and impaired apoptosis. Salvadorcontains 2 WW domains and binds to the Warts (or OMIM Ref. No. 603473)protein kinase. Because WW45 is the human ortholog of salvador, Tapon etal. (2002) sequenced the entire WW45 coding region in a panel of 52tumor-derived cell lines, representing a broad range of tissue types.One colon cancer cell line, HCT15, had a heterozygous C- to - A mutationat nucleotide 554, resulting in an asp185- to - ala substitution. Thismutation was not present in 185 population-based controls (370chromosomes), indicating that it is not a common polymorphism. Theauthors noted that HCT15 carries a mutation in the mismatch repair geneMSH6 (OMIM Ref. No. 600678), which appears to enhance the frequency ofpoint mutations in other genes. Two renal cancer cell lines, ACHN and786-O, had deletions involving WW45. The normal allele was not presentin either cell line, indicating that these cell lines were eitherhomozygous or hemizygous for the deletion. The WW45 transcript wasundetectable by RT-PCR in both cell lines, and a Southern blot using aprobe derived from the 3-prime portion of the gene demonstrated thatthis part of the gene was absent in both cell lines. In cell line 786-O,PCR analysis of genomic DNA indicated that there was a deletion ofapproximately 157 kb, with the 5-prime breakpoint between exons 2 and 3of WW45. The deletion in ACHN of approximately 138 kb encompassed theentire gene. The common region of overlap between these 2 deletions wasonly 21 kb, containing exons 3 to 5 of WW45. No other transcriptionunits were identified within this 21 kb interval.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tapon, N.; Harvey, K. F.; Bell, D. W.; Wahrer, D. C. R.; Schiripo, T.A.; Haber, D. A.; Hariharan, I. K.: salvador promotes both cell cycleexit and apoptosis in Drosophila and is mutated in human cancer celllines. Cell 110:467-478, 2002; and

Valverde, P.: Cloning, expression, and mapping of hWW45, a novel humanWW domain-containing gene. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 276:990-998,2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of WW45 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607203, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. X-ray repair complementing defective repair in chinesehamster cells 2 (XRCC2, Accession NM_(—)005431.1) is another GAM72target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. XRCC2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby XRCC2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XRCC2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12295, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of X-ray repaircomplementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2 (XRCC2,Accession NM_(—)005431.1), a gene which involves in the homologousrecombination repair (hrr) pathway of double-stranded dna. Accordingly,utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with XRCC2.

The function of XRCC2 has been established by previous studies. Johnsonet al. (1999) demonstrated that XRCC2 is essential for the efficientrepair of DNA double-strand breaks by homologous recombination betweensister chromatids. Hamster cells deficient in XRCC2 showed a more than100-fold decrease in homologous recombination induced by double-strandbreaks compared with the parental cell line. This defect was correctedto almost wildtype levels by transient transfection with a plasmidexpressing XRCC2. The repair defect in XRCC2 mutant cells appeared to berestricted to recombinational repair because nonhomologous end joiningwas normal. Johnson et al. (1999) concluded that XRCC2 is involved inthe repair of DNA double-strand breaks by homologous recombination.Using a yeast 2-hybrid assay, Braybrooke et al. (2000) identified adirect interaction between XRCC2 and RAD51L3 (OMIM Ref. No. 602954), andthey confirmed the interaction by pull-down assays between recombinantXRCC2 and endogenous RAD51L3 in HeLa cell extracts. Size-exclusionchromatography followed by Western blot analysis suggested that the 2proteins exist as a heterodimer of about 70 kD.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Johnson, R. D.; Liu, N.; Jasin, M.: Mammalian XRCC2 promotes the repairof DNA double-strand breaks by homologous recombination. Nature401:397-399, 1999; and

Braybrooke, J. P.; Spink, K. G.; Thacker, J.; Hickson, I. D.: The RAD51family member, RAD51L3, is a DNA-stimulated ATPase that forms a complexwith XRCC2. J. Biol. Chem. 275:29100-29.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of XRCC2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600375, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. ZFD25 (Accession NM_(—)016220.1) is another GAM72 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFD25 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byZFD25, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFD25 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of ZFD25 (AccessionNM_(—)016220.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM72 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFD25.

Zinc finger, imprinted 3 (ZIM3, Accession NM_(—)052882.1) is anotherGAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZIM3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ZIM3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZIM3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM72 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger,imprinted 3 (ZIM3, Accession NM_(—)052882.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZIM3.

Zinc finger protein 14 (kox 6) (ZNF14, Accession NM_021030.1) is anotherGAM72 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF14 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF14, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF14BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14474, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM72 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:342.

Another function of GAM72 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein14 (kox 6) (ZNF14, Accession NM_(—)021030.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM72 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF14.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 73 (GAM73), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM73 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM73 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM73 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM73 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM73 gene encodes a GAM73 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM73 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM73precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:18, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM73 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM73 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM73 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM73 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM73 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:18, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM73folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM73 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM73 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM73 RNA is designated SEQID:264, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM73 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM73 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM73 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM73 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM73target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM73 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM73 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM73 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM73 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM73 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM73 target RNA into GAM73 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM73 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM73 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM73 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM73 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM73 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM73 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM73 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM73 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM73 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM73 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Chromosome 17 open reading frame 26 (C17orf26, Accession NM_(—)139177.1)is a GAM73 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C17orf26 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by C17orf26, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C17orf26BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3694, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM73 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:264.

A function of GAM73 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 17 openreading frame 26 (C17orf26, Accession NM_(—)139177.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM73 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C17orf26.

Grb2-associated binding protein 2 (GAB2, Accession NM_(—)080491.1) isanother GAM73 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAB2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GAB2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GAB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18529, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM73 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:264.

Another function of GAM73 is therefore inhibition of Grb2-associatedbinding protein 2 (GAB2, Accession NM_(—)080491.1), a gene which act asadapters for transmitting various signals. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM73 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GAB2.

The function of GAB2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. LOC144248 (AccessionXM_(—)084786.1) is another GAM73 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LOC144248 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC144248, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC144248 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10663,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM73 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:264.

Another function of GAM73 is therefore inhibition of LOC144248(Accession XM_(—)084786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM73 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144248.

LOC197003 (Accession) is another GAM73 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC197003 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC197003, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC197003 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:7418, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM73 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:264.

Another function of GAM73 is therefore inhibition of LOC197003(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM73 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC197003.

Moesin (MSN, Accession NM_(—)002444.1) is another GAM73 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MSN BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MSN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8419, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM73 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:264.

Another function of GAM73 is therefore inhibition of Moesin (MSN,Accession NM_(—)002444.1), a gene which may have a role linking thecytoskeleton to the plasma membrane and therefore may be associated withWiskott-aldrich syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM73 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wiskott-aldrich syndrome., and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with MSN.

The function of MSN has been established by previous studies. Shcherbinaet al. (1999) demonstrated a decrease in platelet moesin in patientswith Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 301000). This appeared tobe a secondary defect to the primary defect in the WASP gene. The WASPand MSN genes are both located on the X chromosome, on the short and thelong arm, respectively. Using mouse helper T cell lines and confocalmicroscopy, Allenspach et al. (2001) determined that the cytoplasmictail of CD43 is necessary and sufficient for CD43 removal from theimmunologic synapse. In at least some cells, CD43 is located at thedistal pole of the T cell together with ezrin and moesin. No differencesin the behavior of ezrin and moesin were noted throughout the study.Using cells from Cd43 -/- mice, Allenspach et al. (2001) observed thatezrin-radixin-moesin (ERM) family proteins move independently of thelarge CD43 mucin. Overexpression of a dominant- negative ERM mutantcontaining the N-terminal 320 amino acids of ezrin inhibited theactivation-induced movement of CD43 without affecting conjugateformation. The dominant-negative mutant reduced cytokine production butnot the expression of T-cell activation markers.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lankes, W.; Griesmacher, A.; Grunwald, J.; Schwartz-Albiez, R.; Keller,R.: A heparin-binding protein involved in inhibition of smooth-musclecell proliferation. Biochem. J. 251:831-842, 1988; and

Lankes, W. T.; Furthmay, H.: Moesin: a member of the protein4.1-talin-ezrin family of proteins. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 88:8297-8301,1991.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MSN are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 309845, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. RPH3A (Accession NM_(—)014954.1) is another GAM73 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RPH3A BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRPH3A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RPH3A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM73 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:264.

Another function of GAM73 is therefore inhibition of RPH3A (AccessionNM_(—)014954.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM73 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RPH3A.

Serine/threonine kinase 29 (STK29, Accession NM_(—)003957.1) is anotherGAM73 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STK29 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by STK29, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STK29BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15075, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM73 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:264.

Another function of GAM73 is therefore inhibition of Serine/threoninekinase 29 (STK29, Accession NM_(—)003957.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM73 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with STK29.

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily c, member 5(TRPC5, Accession NM_(—)012471.1) is another GAM73 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRPC5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRPC5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPC5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6129, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM73 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:264.

Another function of GAM73 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily c, member 5 (TRPC5, AccessionNM_(—)012471.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM73 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPC5.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 74 (GAM74), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM74 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM74 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM74 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM74 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM74 gene encodes a GAM74 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM74 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:87, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:87 islocated at position 60841960 relative to chromosome 18.

GAM74 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM74 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM74 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM74 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM74 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:87, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM74folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM74 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM74 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA is designated SEQID:254, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM74 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM74 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM74 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM74 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM74target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM74 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM74 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM74 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM74 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM74 target RNA into GAM74 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM74 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM74 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM74 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM74 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM74 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM74 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM74 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM74 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM74 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM74 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

DKFZp434G171 (Accession) is a GAM74 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DKFZp434G171 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DKFZp434G171,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DKFZp434G171 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3282, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

A function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434G171 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withDKFZp434G171.

F-box only protein 9 (FBXO9, Accession NM_(—)033481.1) is another GAM74target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO9 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FBXO9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FBXO9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12849, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM74 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of F-box only protein9 (FBXO9, Accession NM_(—)033481.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FBXO9.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor-like 1 (FGFRL1, AccessionNM_(—)021923.2) is another GAM74 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FGFRL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FGFRL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FGFRL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2185, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor-like 1 (FGFRL1, Accession NM_(—)021923.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FGFRL1.

FLJ00024 (Accession XM_(—)033361.2) is another GAM74 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ00024 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ00024, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00024BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16152, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM74 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00024 (AccessionXM_(—)033361.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ00024.

FLJ11136 (Accession) is another GAM74 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ11136 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11136, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ11136 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3962,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11136(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11136.

FLJ12891 (Accession NM_(—)024950.1) is another GAM74 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12891 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12891,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12891 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1091, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12891 (AccessionNM_(—)024950.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12891.

FLJ13195 (Accession NM_(—)022906.1) is another GAM74 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13195 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13195,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13195 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12499, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13195 (AccessionNM_(—)022906.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13195.

FLJ14146 (Accession NM_(—)024709.1) is another GAM74 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14146 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14146,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14146 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14146 (AccessionNM_(—)024709.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14146.

FLJ20211 (Accession NM_(—)017713.1) is another GAM74 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20211 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20211,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20211 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2327, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20211 (AccessionNM_(—)017713.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20211.

Holocarboxylase synthetase (biotin-[proprionyl-coenzyme a-carboxylase(atp-hydrolysing)] ligase) (HLCS, Accession NM_(—)000411.3) is anotherGAM74 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HLCS BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby HLCS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HLCS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10828, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of Holocarboxylasesynthetase (biotin-[proprionyl-coenzyme a-carboxylase (atp-hydrolysing)]ligase) (HLCS, Accession NM_(—)000411.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM74 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HLCS.

KIAA0971 (Accession NM_(—)014929.1) is another GAM74 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0971 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0971,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0971 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1934, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0971 (AccessionNM_(—)014929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0971.

LOC147920 (Accession XM_(—)085932.5) is another GAM74 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147920 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147920, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147920 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11680, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of LOC147920(Accession XM_(—)085932.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147920.

LOC158230 (Accession XM_(—)088517.1) is another GAM74 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158230 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158230, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158230 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7124, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of LOC158230(Accession XM_(—)088517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158230.

LOC164955 (Accession XM_(—)092265.4) is another GAM74 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC164955 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC164955, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC164955 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7799, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of LOC164955(Accession XM_(—)092265.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC164955.

LOC195977 (Accession XM_(—)113625.3) is another GAM74 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC195977 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC195977, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC195977 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12998, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of LOC195977(Accession XM_(—)113625.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC195977.

LOC220776 (Accession) is another GAM74 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC220776 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC220776, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC220776 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1233, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of LOC220776(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC220776.

LOC257576 (Accession) is another GAM74 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC257576 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC257576, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC257576 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of LOC257576(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC257576.

LOC92840 (Accession NM_(—)138393.1) is another GAM74 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC92840 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92840,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92840 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13076, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of LOC92840 (AccessionNM_(—)138393.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92840.

Lymphotoxin beta receptor (tnfr superfamily, member 3) (LTBR, AccessionNM_(—)002342.1) is another GAM74 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LTBR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LTBR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LTBR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2499, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of Lymphotoxin betareceptor (tnfr superfamily, member 3) (LTBR, Accession NM_(—)002342.1),a gene which is a receptor for the heterotrimeric lymphotoxin containinglta and ltb, and for tnfs14/light. promotes apoptosis via traf3 andtraf5. may play a role in the development of lymphoid organs.Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LTBR.

The function of LTBR has been established by previous studies. Crowe etal. (1994) demonstrated that the tumor necrosis factor receptor relatedprotein is the human receptor for the heterotrimer of lymphotoxin-alpha(OMIM Ref. No. 153440) and lymphotoxin-beta (OMIM Ref. No. 600978). ThisLT-alpha/LT-beta heterotrimer is assumed to take part in immunologicreactions by cell-cell contact, but does not bind to either TNFR1 (OMIMRef. No. 191190) or TNFR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 191191). Nakamura et al. (1995)isolated the LT-beta receptor cDNA from a cDNA library of murineembryonic heart mRNA, using the signal sequence trap (SST) method, anewly developed strategy for cloning secreted proteins and type Imembrane proteins (Tashiro et al., 1993). This method, which does notrequire specific functional assay, takes advantage of the fact thattheir precursors carry amino- terminal signal sequences. The deducedamino acid sequence of the mouse LT-beta receptor is 66% identical tothat of the human protein. Northern analysis of various organs in adultmice have showed that expression levels of LTBR mRNA were strong inlung, liver, and kidney, moderate in heart and testes, but weak inbrain, thymus, spleen, and lymph nodes. Nakamura et al. (1995)speculated that, since the mouse receptor was already expressed in 7day-postcoitus embryos, the LT-alpha/LT-beta receptor system may havesome function in early embryogenesis. By linkage analysis withrecombinant inbred mouse strains, Nakamura et al. (1995) demonstratedthat the locus, designated Tnfcr, is very close to the Tnfr1 gene onmouse chromosome 6. Presumably, the human homolog is located on 12p13

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Crowe, P. D.; VanArsdale, T. L.; Walter, B. N.; Ware, C. F.; Hession,C.; Ehrenfels, B.; Browning, J. L.; Din, W. S.; Goodwin, R. G; Smith, C.A.: A lymphotoxin-beta- specific receptor. Science 264:707-710, 1994;and

Nakamura, T.; Tashiro, K.; Nazarea, M.; Nakano, T.; Sasayama, S.; Honjo,T.: The murine lymphotoxin-beta receptor cDNA: isolation by the signalsequence trap and chromosomal mapping. Gen.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LTBR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600979, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MGC14425 (Accession NM_(—)032903.1) is another GAM74 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14425 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMGC14425, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14425 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9928, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of MGC14425 (AccessionNM_(—)032903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC14425.

MGC16037 (Accession NM_(—)032887.1) is another GAM74 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC16037 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16037,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16037 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6563, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of MGC16037 (AccessionNM_(—)032887.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC16037.

P53AIP1 (Accession NM_(—)022112.1) is another GAM74 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. P53AIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P53AIP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P53AIP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13522, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of P53AIP1 (AccessionNM_(—)022112.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith P53AIP1.

Protein regulator of cytokinesis 1 (PRC1, Accession NM_(—)003981.1) isanother GAM74 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRC1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PRC1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14663, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM74 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of Protein regulatorof cytokinesis 1 (PRC1, Accession NM_(—)003981.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PRC1.

Ring1 and yy1 binding protein (RYBP, Accession NM_(—)012234.3) isanother GAM74 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RYBP BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RYBP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RYBPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15729, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM74 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of Ring1 and yy1binding protein (RYBP, Accession NM_(—)012234.3). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM74 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RYBP.

Solute carrier family 37 (glycerol-3-phosphate transporter), member 1(SLC37A1, Accession NM_(—)018964.2) is another GAM74 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC37A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC37A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC37A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6854, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 37 (glycerol-3-phosphate transporter), member 1 (SLC37A1,Accession NM_(—)018964.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC37A1.

Solute carrier family 38, member 5 (SLC38A5, Accession NM_(—)033518.1)is another GAM74 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC38A5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SLC38A5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLC38A5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1536, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM74 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 38, member 5 (SLC38A5, Accession NM_(—)033518.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC38A5.

Solute carrier family 7 (cationic amino acid transporter, y+ system),member 6 (SLC7A6, Accession NM_(—)003983.1) is another GAM74 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC7A6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC7A6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC7A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11061, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 7 (cationic amino acid transporter, y+ system), member 6 (SLC7A6,Accession NM_(—)003983.1), a gene which is involved in mediating aminoacid transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC7A6.

The function of SLC7A6 has been established by previous studies. UsingRT-PCR with degenerate primers to screen for amino acid transporters inopossum kidney, followed by searching EST databases, Torrents et al.(1998) obtained a cDNA encoding SLC7A6, which they called y(+)LAT2.SLC7A6 is identical to the KIAA0245 gene reported by Nagase et al.(1996). Sequence analysis predicted that SLC7A6 is a 515-amino acid,typical organic solute transporter protein with 12 transmembranedomains, 3 potential phosphorylation sites, and N- and C-terminalcytoplasmic segments. SLC7A6 shares 75% amino acid identity with theopossum sequence and y(+)LAT1 (SLC7A7; 603593). By RT-PCR analysis,Nagase et al. (1996) detected SLC7A6 expression in all tissues testedexcept liver; expression was weak in pancreas and highest in thymus.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Seki, N.; Ishikawa, K.; Ohira, M.; Kawarabayasi, Y.; Ohara,O.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Miyajima, N.; Nomura, N.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human genes. VI. The coding sequencesof 80 new genes (KIAA0201-KIAA0280) deduced by analysis of cDNA clonesfrom cell line KG-1 and brain. DNA Res. 3:321-329, 1996; and

Torrents, D.; Estevez, R.; Pineda, M.; Fernandez, E.; Lloberas, J.; Shi,Y.-B.; Zorzano, A.; Palacin, M.: Identification and characterization ofa membrane protein (y(+)L amino acid tr.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC7A6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605641, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. SMA3 (Accession NM_(—)006780.1) is another GAM74 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SMA3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SMA3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6849, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of SMA3 (AccessionNM_(—)006780.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMA3.

Sparc/osteonectin, cwcv and kazal-like domains proteoglycan (testican)(SPOCK, Accession NM_(—)004598.2) is another GAM74 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SPOCK BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPOCK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPOCK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10327, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of Sparc/osteonectin,cwcv and kazal-like domains proteoglycan (testican) (SPOCK, AccessionNM_(—)004598.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPOCK.

Thy-1 cell surface antigen (THY1, Accession NM_(—)006288.2) is anotherGAM74 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. THY1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby THY1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of THY1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of Thy-1 cell surfaceantigen (THY1, Accession NM_(—)006288.2), a gene which plays a role incell-cell or cell-ligand interactions during synaptogenesis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with THY1.

The function of THY1 has been established by previous studies. Thy-1 isthe designation for a major cell surface glycoprotein characteristic toT cells, as first defined in the mouse and rat (Raff, 1971;Letarte-Muirhead et al., 1975). The Thy-1 glycoproteins are constituentsof thymocytes and neurons and probably are involved in cell-cellinteractions. The putative human homolog of Thy- 1 of the mouse iscalled K117. The human homolog of the rodent antigen was studied by Adeset al. (1980). Using a monoclonal antibody, McKenzie and Fabre (1981)studied the tissue distribution of the antigen. By use of a gene clonein somatic cell hybrids, Seki et al. (1985) assigned the THY1 gene tochromosome 11. Van den Elsen et al. (1985) predicted that the humanThy-1 homolog maps to chromosome 11 because that is where they found T3D(OMIM Ref. No. 186790) to map and in the mouse T3D and Thy-1 map tochromosome 9 along with certain other loci that are on human 11q. Amultigene family is a group of homologous genes with similar function. Asupergene family is a set of multigene families and single genes relatedby sequence (implying common ancestry) but not necessarily related infunction. Hood et al. (1985) refer to the immunoglobulin supergenefamily which includes Thy-1, poly-Ig receptor, heavy, kappa and lambdaimmunoglobulins, Lyt-2 (T8), alpha and beta chains of T-cell antigenreceptor and the closely homologous gamma chain, class I MHC antigen,beta-2-microglobulin, and the alpha and beta chains of class II MHCantigens. Thy-1 is structurally the simplest of these, consisting of asingle immunoglobulin homology unit that is either intermediate betweenV and C or somewhat more similar to a V homology unit (Williams andGagnon, 1982). The Thy-1 glycoprotein is also exceptional in that it ison the cell surface as a free homology unit and apparently does notassociate either with itself or with other polypeptides. Its role inimmune response is unclear. It is expressed on fibroblasts and braincells in addition to some T cells. The significant role of Thy-1 indeveloping nervous tissue (Morris, 1985) may be of relevance todisorders such as ataxia- telangiectasia (OMIM Ref. No. 208900) thatcombine neurologic and immunologic defects. By somatic cell and in situhybridization, van Rijs et al. (1985) localized the gene to 11q23-11q24.Rettig et al. (1985) assigned the gene to 11q13-qter, by Southernanalysis of DNA from hybrid cells containing rearranged chromosomes 11.HGM7 gave the regional assignment as 11q22.3. Tunnacliffe and McGuire(1990) constructed a physical map of 11q23 by pulsed field gelelectrophoresis and showed that THY1 lies in 11q23.3 as the mosttelomeric of a group of 6 genes: cen-CD3E-CD3D-CD3G-PBGD-CBL2-THY1-qter.Greenspan and O'Brien (1989) showed in the mouse that a factor secretedby nonneuronal accessory cells of dorsal root ganglion culturesstimulates neurite outgrowth in neonatal sympathetic ganglion neurons.They presented evidence that this is identical to Thy-1. It is thisfunction in separate tissues that might explain pleiotropicmanifestations of some syndromes such as ataxia-telangiectasia (OMIMRef. No. 208900) or cartilage-hair hypoplasia (OMIM Ref. No. 250250).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Morris, R.: Thy-1 in developing nervous tissue. Dev. Neurosci. 7:133-160, 1985; and

Greenspan, R. J.; O'Brien, M. C.: Genetic evidence for the role of Thy-1in neurite outgrowth in the mouse. J. Neurogenet. 5:25-36, 1989.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of THY1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 188230, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Upstream binding transcription factor, rna polymerase i(UBTF, Accession NM_(—)014233.1) is another GAM74 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UBTF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UBTF, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of UBTF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14273, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM74 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:254.

Another function of GAM74 is therefore inhibition of Upstream bindingtranscription factor, rna polymerase i (UBTF, Accession NM_(—)014233.1),a gene which recognizes the ribosomal rna gene promoter and activatestranscription. Accordingly, utilities of GAM74 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UBTF.

The function of UBTF has been established by previous studies. Upstreambinding factor (UBF) is a transcription factor required for expressionof the 18S, 5.8S, and 28S ribosomal RNAs, along with SL1 (a complex ofTBP (OMIM Ref. No. 600075) and multiple TBP-associated factors or‘TAFs’). Two UBF polypeptides, of 94 and 97 kD, exist in the human (Bellet al., 1988). UBF is a nucleolar phosphoprotein with both DNA bindingand transactivation domains. Sequence-specific DNA binding to the coreand upstream control elements of the human rRNA promoter is mediatedthrough several HMG boxes (Jantzen et al., 1990). Jantzen et al. (1990)cloned human UBF by screening a HeLa cell cDNA library with DNA probesbased on tryptic peptides of the protein. They found an open readingframe encoding the 764-amino acid UBF. The authors also characterizedDNA binding characteristics of UBF. Chan et al. (1991) cloned the humancDNA by screening an expression library with a specific autoantibodythat recognizes nucleolar organizing regions. Jones et al. (1995) mappedthe gene, symbolized UBTF, to the BRCA1 region of 17q21 by analyzinggenomic clones from that region. They found the gene order to becen-PPY(OMIM Ref. No. 167780)-UBTF-EPB3(OMIM Ref. No. 109270)-GP2B(OMIMRef. No. 273800)-tel.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Jantzen, H.-M.; Admon, A.; Bell, S. P.; Tjian, R.: Nucleolartranscription factor hUBF contains a DNA-binding motif with homology toHMG proteins. Nature 344:830-836, 1990; and

Chan, E. K. L.; Imai, H.; Hamel, J. C.; Tan, E. M.: Human autoantibodyto RNA polymerase I transcription factor hUBF: molecular identity ofnucleolus organizer region autoantigen NOR-9.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UBTF arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600673, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 75 (GAM75), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM75 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM75 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM75 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM75 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM75 gene encodes a GAM75 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM75 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM75precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:177, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM75 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM75 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM75 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM75 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM75 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:177, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM75folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM75 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM75 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA is designated SEQID:210, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM75 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM75 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM75 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM75 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM75target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM75 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM75 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM75 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM75 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM75 target RNA into GAM75 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM75 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM75 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM75 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM75 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM75 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM75 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM75 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM75 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM75 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM75 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Adenylate cyclase 7 (ADCY7, Accession NM_(—)001114.1) is a GAM75 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCY7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byADCY7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADCY7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15427, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:210.

A function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase 7(ADCY7, Accession NM_(—)001114.1), a gene which this a membrane- bound,ca(2+)-inhibitable adenylyl cyclase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM75include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ADCY7.

The function of ADCY7 has been established by previous studies. Hellevuoet al. (1993) identified a novel form of human adenylyl cyclase (ADCY7)in the human erythroleukemia cell line HEL. It appeared that ADCY7 isthe major form of adenylyl cyclase in human platelets. Hellevuo et al.(1995) used PCR techniques in the study of human/rodent somatic hybridpanels and a YAC library to demonstrate that the ADCY7 gene is locatedon 16q12-q13. The adenylyl cyclase enzyme family is characterized by thepresence of 12 membrane-spanning domains in its sequences, and thisregion of the genome is known to contain other genes encoding proteinscharacterized by 12 membrane-spanning domains: norepinephrinetransporter protein-1 (NET1; 163970), located at 16q12.2, and renalsodium-glucose transporter-2 (SGLT2; 182381), located at 16p11.2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hellevuo, K.; Berry, R.; Sikela, J. M.; Tabakoff, B.: Localization ofthe gene for a novel human adenylyl cyclase (ADCY7) to chromosome 16.Hum. Genet. 95:197-200, 1995; and

Hellevuo, K.; Yoshimura, M.; Kao, M.; Hoffman, P. L.; Cooper, D. M. F.;Tabakoff, B.: A novel adenylyl cyclase sequence cloned from the humanerythroleukemia cell line. Biochem. Biophy.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADCY7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600385, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Blepharophimosis, epicanthus inversus and ptosis, candidate 1(BPESC1, Accession NM_(—)021812.1) is another GAM75 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BPESC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BPESC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BPESC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12031, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of Blepharophimosis,epicanthus inversus and ptosis, candidate 1 (BPESC1, AccessionNM_(—)021812.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM75 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BPESC1.

Chromosome 22 open reading frame 3 (C22orf3, Accession NM_(—)012265.1)is another GAM75 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C22orf3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C22orf3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C22orf3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12551, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM75 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 22 openreading frame 3 (C22orf3, Accession NM_(—)012265.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM75 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C22orf3.

CMRF-35H (Accession XM_(—)046925.4) is another GAM75 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CMRF-35H BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CMRF-35H,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CMRF-35H BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5740, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of CMRF-35H (AccessionXM_(—)046925.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM75 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CMRF-35H.

Camp responsive element binding protein-like 2 (CREBL2, AccessionNM_(—)001310.2) is another GAM75 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CREBL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CREBL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CREBL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4609, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of Camp responsiveelement binding protein-like 2 (CREBL2, Accession NM_(—)001310.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM75 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CREBL2.

D123 (Accession) is another GAM75 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. D123 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by D123, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of D123 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17716, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of D123 (Accession ).Accordingly, utilities of GAM75 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with D123.

Endoglin (osler-rendu-weber syndrome 1) (ENG, Accession NM_(—)000118.1)is another GAM75 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ENG BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ENG, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ENGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2762, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM75 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of Endoglin(osler-rendu-weber syndrome 1) (ENG, Accession NM_(—)000118.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM75 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ENG.

FLJ14936 (Accession NM_(—)032864.2) is another GAM75 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14936 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ14936, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14936BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2656, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM75 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14936 (AccessionNM_(—)032864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM75 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14936.

FLJ32332 (Accession NM_(—)144641.1) is another GAM75 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32332 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32332,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32332 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16169, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32332 (AccessionNM_(—)144641.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM75 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32332.

Glucokinase (hexokinase 4, maturity onset diabetes of the young 2) (GCK,Accession NM_(—)000162.2) is another GAM75 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GCK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGCK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GCK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4463, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of Glucokinase(hexokinase 4, maturity onset diabetes of the young 2) (GCK, AccessionNM_(—)000162.2), a gene which catalyzes the initial step in utilizationof glucose by the beta-cell and liver at physiological glucoseconcentration. Accordingly, utilities of GAM75 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GCK.

The function of GCK has been established by previous studies. Blymphocytes that reside in the germinal center of lymphoid follicles arefunctionally and phenotypically distinct from those residing in thesurrounding mantle zone. Various regulatory and structural genes controla complex series of differentiation and selection steps through which Bcells that exit the germinal center of lymphoid follicles must pass. Indifferential hybridization studies to identify some of these genes, Katzet al. (1994) isolated a novel gene based on its preferential expressionin tonsillar germinal center B lymphocytes. The complete nucleotidesequence predicted a 819-amino acid protein, named GC (for ‘germinalcenter’) kinase, with homology to serine-threonine protein kinases. Itscatalytic domain was 39% and 37% identical to those of S. cerevisiaeSTE20 and Drosophila NinaC proteins, respectively. Northern blotanalysis revealed expression of a 2.9-kb mRNA in several human tissues,including brain, lung, and placenta. In situ hybridization of tonsiltissue demonstrated preferential hybridization to the germinal centerregion. The expressed protein phosphorylated casein and myelin basicprotein in in vitro kinase assays. Pombo et al. (1995) showed that GCkinase, or GCK, specifically activates the SAPK (OMIM Ref. No. 601335)pathway. They also showed that GCK is activated in situ by TNF-alpha(OMIM Ref. No. 191160), a potent SAPK agonist. The authors suggestedthat the SAPK pathway may be active in the differentiation and selectionof B cells in the germinal center

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Katz, P.; Whalen, G.; Kehrl, J. H.: Differential expression of a novelprotein kinase in human B lymphocytes: preferential localization in thegerminal center. J. Biol. Chem. 269:16802-16809, 1994; and

Ren, M.; Zeng, J.; De Lemos-Chiarandini, C.; Rosenfeld, M.; Adesnik, M.;Sabatini, D. D.: In its active form, the GTP-binding protein rab8interacts with a stress-activated protein kina.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GCK are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603166, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Golgi reassembly stacking protein 1, 65 kda (GORASP1,Accession NM_(—)031899.2) is another GAM75 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GORASP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GORASP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GORASP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17619, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of Golgi reassemblystacking protein 1, 65 kda (GORASP1, Accession NM_(—)031899.2), a genewhich has some funtion with the Golgi apparatus. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM75 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GORASP1.

The function of GORASP1 has been established by previous studies. Barret al. (1998) determined that GOLPH5 interacts with GM130 (OMIM Ref. No.602580), a Golgi matrix protein, in detergent extracts of rat liverGolgi membranes. They further determined that this complex can bind tothe vesicle docking protein p115 (OMIM Ref. No. 603344). Using in vitrotranslation and site-directed mutagenesis in conjunction withimmunoprecipitation, Barr et al. (1998) localized the criticalinteracting domains to the C terminus of GM130 and the PDZ-like domainof GOLPH5. Interaction was also found to be critical for the correcttargeting of both proteins to the Golgi apparatus. Sutterlin et al.(2002) found that addition of an antibody to the Golgi-associatedprotein GRASP65 inhibited Golgi fragmentation by mitotic cytosol inpermeabilized cells. Microinjecting this antibody or a C-terminalfragment of GRASP65 containing the antibody- binding site into normalrat kidney cells prevented entry into mitosis. Under these conditionsthe cells had completed S phase but were not in the prophase stage ofmitosis. Fragmentation of the Golgi apparatus by nocodazole or brefeldinA treatment prior to or after microinjection of the anti-GRASP65antibody alleviated the block in mitotic entry. These data suggestedthat pericentriolar Golgi organization is a sensor for controlling entryinto mitosis in mammalian cells.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Barr, F. A.; Nakamura, N.; Warren, G.: Mapping the interaction betweenGRASP65 and GM130, components of a protein complex involved in thestacking of Golgi cisternae. EMBO J. 17:3258-3268, 1998; and

Sutterlin, C.; Hsu, P.; Mallabiabarrena, A.; Malhotra, V.: Fragmentationand dispersal of the pericentriolar Golgi complex is required for entryinto mitosis in mammalian cells. Cell 1.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GORASP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606867, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. LANP-L (Accession) is another GAM75 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LANP-L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LANP-L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LANP-L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11358, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of LANP-L (Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM75 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LANP-L.

LOC143098 (Accession) is another GAM75 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC143098 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC143098, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC143098 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1402, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of LOC143098(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM75 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC143098.

LOC145988 (Accession XM_(—)085290.7) is another GAM75 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145988 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145988, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145988 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14081, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of LOC145988(Accession XM_(—)085290.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM75 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145988.

LOC199936 (Accession) is another GAM75 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC199936 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC199936, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC199936 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13578, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of LOC199936(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM75 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC199936.

LOC221583 (Accession) is another GAM75 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC221583 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC221583, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC221583 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3621, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of LOC221583(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM75 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC221583.

LOC256310 (Accession) is another GAM75 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC256310 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC256310, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC256310 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:5809, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of LOC256310(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM75 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC256310.

LOC93349 (Accession NM_(—)138402.2) is another GAM75 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC93349 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93349,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93349 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4761, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of LOC93349 (AccessionNM_(—)138402.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM75 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC93349.

Matrix metalloproteinase 13 (collagenase 3) (MMP13, AccessionNM_(—)002427.2) is another GAM75 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MMP13 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MMP13, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MMP13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15931, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of Matrixmetalloproteinase 13 (collagenase 3) (MMP13, Accession NM_(—)002427.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM75 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MMP13.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 5 (OSBPL5, Accession NM_(—)145638.1) isanother GAM75 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL5, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OSBPL5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10114, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 5 (OSBPL5, Accession NM_(—)145638.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM75 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL5.

Rad52 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (RAD52, Accession NM_(—)002879.2) isanother GAM75 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD52 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD52, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAD52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8804, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM75 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:210.

Another function of GAM75 is therefore inhibition of Rad52 homolog (s.cerevisiae) (RAD52, Accession NM_(—)002879.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM75 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAD52.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 76 (GAM76), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM76 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM76 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM76 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM76 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM76 gene encodes a GAM76 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM76 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM76precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:129, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM76 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM76 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM76 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM76 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM76 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:129, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM76folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM76 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM76 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM76 RNA is designated SEQID:292, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM76 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM76 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM76 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM76 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM76target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM76 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM76 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM76 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM76 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM76 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM76 target RNA into GAM76 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM76 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM76 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM76 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM76 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM76 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM76 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM76 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM76 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM76 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM76 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 5 (ARHGEF5, AccessionNM_(—)005435.2) is a GAM76 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ARHGEF5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF5, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARHGEF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1425, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM76 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:292.

A function of GAM76 is therefore inhibition of Rho guanine nucleotideexchange factor (gef) 5 (ARHGEF5, Accession NM_(—)005435.2), a genewhich may form complex with G proteins and stimulate Rho-dependentsignals. Accordingly, utilities of GAM76 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withARHGEF5.

The function of ARHGEF5 has been established by previous studies. Chanet al. (1994) isolated the TIM oncogene by an expression cloningstrategy (Miki et al., 1991) as a cDNA clone with transforming activityin NIH/3T3 fibroblasts. The 2.3-kb TIM cDNA encodes a predicted proteinof 60-kD containing a Dbl-homology (DH) domain. The DH motif is sharedby several signal transducing molecules that are implicated asregulators of small GTP-binding proteins. Therefore, the TIM oncogene isalso thought to be involved in the control of cytoskeletal organizationthrough regulation of small GTP-binding proteins. Using human/hamstersomatic cell hybrids, Chan et al. (1994) mapped the TIM gene tochromosome 7. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Takai et al. (1995)localized the gene to 7q33-q35.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chan, A. M-L.; McGovern, E. S.; Catalano, G.; Fleming, T. P.; Miki, T.:Expression cDNA cloning of a novel oncogene with sequence similarity toregulators of small GTP- binding proteins. Oncogene 9:1057-1063, 1994;and

Miki, T.; Fleming, T. P.; Crescenzi, M.; Molloy, C. J.; Blam, S. B.;Reynolds, S. H.; Aaronson, S. A.: Development of a highly efficientexpression cDNA cloning system: application to.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ARHGEF5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600888, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cholinergic receptor, nicotinic, beta polypeptide 4 (CHRNB4,Accession NM_(—)000750.1) is another GAM76 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CHRNB4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHRNB4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHRNB4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13256, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM76 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:292.

Another function of GAM76 is therefore inhibition of Cholinergicreceptor, nicotinic, beta polypeptide 4 (CHRNB4, AccessionNM_(—)000750.1), a gene which mediates fast signal transmission atsynapses. Accordingly, utilities of GAM76 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCHRNB4.

The function of CHRNB4 has been established by previous studies.Transmitter- gated cation channels are detectors of excitatory chemicalsignals at synapses in the nervous system. Khakh et al. (2000) showedthat structurally distinct alpha-3-beta-4 nicotinic and P2X(2) (OMIMRef. No. 600844) channels influence each other when coactivated. Theactivation of one channel type affects distinct kinetic and conductancestates of the other, and coactivation results in nonadditive responsesowing to inhibition of both channel types. State-dependent inhibition ofnicotinic channels was revealed most clearly with mutant P2X(2)channels, and inhibition was decreased at lower densities of channelexpression. In synaptically coupled myenteric neurons, nicotinic fastexcitatory postsynaptic currents were occluded during activation ofendogenously coexpressed P2X channels. Khakh et al. (2000) concludedthat their data provide a molecular basis and a synaptic context forcross-inhibition between transmitter-gated channels. Transmitter-gatedcation channels are detectors of excitatory chemical signals at synapsesin the nervous system. Khakh et al. (2000) showed that structurallydistinct alpha-3-beta-4 nicotinic and P2X(2) (OMIM Ref. No. 600844)channels influence each other when coactivated. The activation of onechannel type affects distinct kinetic and conductance states of theother, and coactivation results in nonadditive responses owing toinhibition of both channel types. State-dependent inhibition ofnicotinic channels was revealed most clearly with mutant P2X(2)channels, and inhibition was decreased at lower densities of channelexpression. In synaptically coupled myenteric neurons, nicotinic fastexcitatory postsynaptic currents were occluded during activation ofendogenously coexpressed P2X channels. Khakh et al. (2000) concludedthat their data provide a molecular basis and a synaptic context forcross-inhibition between transmitter-gated channels

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Khakh, B. S.; Zhou, X.; Sydes, J.; Galligan, J. J.; Lester, H. A.:State-dependent cross-inhibition between transmitter-gated cationchannels. Nature 406:405-410, 2000; and

Tarroni, P.; Rubboli, F.; Chini, B.; Zwart, R.; Oortgiesen, M.; Sher,E.; Clementi, F.: Neuronal-type nicotinic receptors in humanneuroblastoma and small-cell lung carcinoma cell line.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CHRNB4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 118509, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ10450 (Accession NM_(—)018095.2) is another GAM76 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10450 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFLJ10450, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10450 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15495, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM76 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:292.

Another function of GAM76 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10450 (AccessionNM_(—)018095.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM76 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10450.

FLJ21977 (Accession NM_(—)032213.2) is another GAM76 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21977 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21977,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21977 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15840, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM76 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:292.

Another function of GAM76 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21977 (AccessionNM_(—)032213.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM76 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21977.

Huntingtin (huntington disease) (HD, Accession NM_(—)002111.3) isanother GAM76 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4994, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM76 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:292.

Another function of GAM76 is therefore inhibition of Huntingtin(huntington disease) (HD, Accession NM_(—)002111.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM76 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HD.

KIAA0513 (Accession NM_(—)014732.1) is another GAM76 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0513 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0513,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0513 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7751, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM76 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:292.

Another function of GAM76 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0513 (AccessionNM_(—)014732.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM76 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0513.

KIAA1328 (Accession XM_(—)029429.5) is another GAM76 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1328 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1328,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1328 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9539, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM76 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:292.

Another function of GAM76 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1328 (AccessionXM_(—)029429.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM76 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1328.

LOC144305 (Accession) is another GAM76 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC144305 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC144305, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC144305 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17369, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM76 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:292.

Another function of GAM76 is therefore inhibition of LOC144305(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM76 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC144305.

LOC146310 (Accession NM_(—)174903.1) is another GAM76 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146310 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146310, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146310 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16285, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM76 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:292.

Another function of GAM76 is therefore inhibition of LOC146310(Accession NM_(—)174903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM76 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146310.

LOC148223 (Accession) is another GAM76 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC148223 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC148223, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC148223 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12443, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM76 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:292.

Another function of GAM76 is therefore inhibition of LOC148223(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM76 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC148223.

LOC162417 (Accession) is another GAM76 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC162417 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC162417, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC162417 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:9518, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM76 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:292.

Another function of GAM76 is therefore inhibition of LOC162417(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM76 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC162417.

LOC220565 (Accession) is another GAM76 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC220565 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC220565, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC220565 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM76 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:292.

Another function of GAM76 is therefore inhibition of LOC220565(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM76 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC220565.

LOC254778 (Accession) is another GAM76 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC254778 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC254778, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC254778 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM76 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:292.

Another function of GAM76 is therefore inhibition of LOC254778(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM76 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC254778.

Lysophospholipase ii (LYPLA2, Accession NM_(—)007260.2) is another GAM76target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LYPLA2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LYPLA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LYPLA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM76 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:292.

Another function of GAM76 is therefore inhibition of Lysophospholipaseii (LYPLA2, Accession NM_(—)007260.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM76include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LYPLA2.

Proteinase 3 (serine proteinase, neutrophil, wegener granulomatosisautoantigen) (PRTN3, Accession NM_(—)002777.2) is another GAM76 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRTN3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPRTN3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRTN3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15181, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM76 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:292.

Another function of GAM76 is therefore inhibition of Proteinase 3(serine proteinase, neutrophil, wegener granulomatosis autoantigen)(PRTN3, Accession NM_(—)002777.2), a gene which is a neutrophil serineprotease. and therefore may be associated with Wegener granulomatosis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM76 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Wegener granulomatosis, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PRTN3.

The function of PRTN3 has been established by previous studies. Wegenergranulomatosis is a disease of unknown cause and pathogenesis. Its majorfeatures are necrotizing granulomatous lesions, which most often affectthe upper and lower airways and are associated with vasculitis,necrotizing glomerulonephritis, and pulmonary capillaritis. It is adevastating illness; without immunosuppressive therapy, over 80% ofpatients die within 1 year, often because of rapid loss of renalfunction or massive pulmonary hemorrhage. Definitive diagnosis hithertodepended on demonstration of characteristic histologic findings.Beginning with the report of Davies et al. (1982), detection ofantineutrophil antibodies provided an immunologic diagnosis. Niles etal. (1989) demonstrated that the circulating IgG autoantibodies thatproduced a cytoplasmic pattern of staining in neutrophils from 10patients with Wegener granulomatosis reacted, in Western blot analysis,with a 29-kD neutrophil protein (P29), which has the characteristics ofa distinctive serine proteinase. Ludemann et al. (1990) showed furtherthat the antigen is a neutral serine protease that is able to cleaveelastin and that it is identical to proteinase-3. The neutral serineprotease called proteinase-3 (PR3) was isolated, identified, andcharacterized from polymorphonuclear leukocytes by Kao et al. (1988).They showed that PR3 has an ability to induce emphysema in hamsterscommensurate with that of leukocyte elastase. Lutz et al. (2000) showedthat myeloblastin is expressed specifically in immature myeloid cells,that myeloblastin is a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor(G-CSF)-responsive gene, and that its constitutive overexpressionconfers factor-independent growth to Ba/F3 cells expressing the G-CFSreceptor. Lutz et al. (2000) suggested that their results point tomyeloblastin as a G-CSF-responsive gene critical to factor-independentgrowth and indicate that the expression of the G-CSF receptor is aprerequisite to this process. A 91-bp myeloblastin promoter regioncontaining binding sites for PU.1 (OMIM Ref. No. 165170), C/EBP (OMIMRef. No. 116897), and c-Myb (OMIM Ref. No. 189990) is responsive toG-CSF treatment. Although PU.1, C/EBP, and c-Myb transcription factorsall were critical for expression of myeloblastin, its upregulation byG-CSF was associated mainly with PU.1. Lutz et al. (2000) concluded thatmyeloblastin is an important target of PU.1 and a key protease forfactor-independent growth of hematopoietic cells. Using RT-PCR,immunoblot, and immunofluorescence microscopy analyses, Sugawara et al.(2001) demonstrated that oral epithelial cells express IL18 (OMIM Ref.No. 600953) mRNA and the 24-kD IL18 precursor protein. ELISA analysisshowed that stimulation of the cells with PRTN3 and lipopolysaccharide(LPS) after gamma-interferon (IFNG; 147570) priming leads tointracellular production and secretion of the 18-kD bioactive form ofIL18 in a caspase-1 (CASP1; 147678)-independent fashion. Cellfractionation and immunoblot analyses indicated that PRTN3 acts on thecell surface after the IFNG priming, not intracellularly. Sugawara etal. (2001) proposed that PRTN3 together with LPS and IFNG may beinvolved in mucosal inflammation, such as periodontitis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sugawara, S.; Uehara, A.; Nochi, T.; Yamaguchi, T.; Ueda, H.; Sugiyama,A.; Hanzawa, K.; Kumagai, K.; Okamura, H.; Takada, H.: Neutrophilproteinase 3-mediated induction of bioactive IL-18 secretion by humanoral epithelial cells. J. Immun. 167:6568-6575, 2001; and

Sturrock, A. B.; Espinosa, R., III; Hoidal, J. R.; Le Beau, M. M.:Localization of the gene encoding proteinase-3 (the Wegener'sgranulomatosis autoantigen) to human chromosome band 1.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PRTN3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 177020, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. SC65 (Accession NM_(—)006455.1) is another GAM76 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SC65 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SC65,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SC65 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6668, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM76 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:292.

Another function of GAM76 is therefore inhibition of SC65 (AccessionNM_(—)006455.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM76 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SC65.

Smoothelin (SMTN, Accession NM_(—)134269.1) is another GAM76 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMTN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by SMTN, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMTNBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16350, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM76 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:292.

Another function of GAM76 is therefore inhibition of Smoothelin (SMTN,Accession NM_(—)134269.1), a gene which is a structural protein.Accordingly, utilities of GAM76 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SMTN.

The function of SMTN has been established by previous studies. Van derLoop et al. (1996) used expression cloning to isolate a novel gene whoseexpression is restricted to smooth muscle cells. This gene, termedsmoothelin (SMTN), encodes a 371-amino acid polypeptide. Sequenceanalysis revealed that the protein contains a 56-amino acid domain withsignificant homology to a sequence that flanks the actin-binding domainsof dystrophin, utrophin, beta-spectrin, and alpha-actinin. Cellfractionation studies suggested to the authors that smoothelin is a partof the cytoskeleton. By Northern blot analysis, van der Loop et al.(1996) showed that the gene is expressed as a 1.5-kb mRNA in severaltissues containing smooth muscle, but not in brain, adipose tissue,cardiac muscle, or skeletal muscle. Transfection of the human cDNA intosmooth muscle cells or COS-7 cells produced a 59-kD protein thatassembled into a filamentous network. Subcellular localization showedthat smoothelin is associated with stress fibers. Van der Loop et al.(1996) found that smoothelin is not detected in primary or long-termsmooth muscle cell cultures. They also found that transcription ofsmoothelin is halted in smooth muscle explants.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

van der Loop, F. T. L.; Schaart, G.; Timmer, E. D. J.; Ramaekers, F. C.S.; van Ey, G. J. J. M.: Smoothelin, a novel cytoskeletal proteinspecific for smooth muscle cells. J. Cell Biol. 134:401-411, 1996; and

Engelen, J. J. M.; Esterling, L. E.; Albrechts, J. C. M.;Detera-Wadleigh, S. D.; van Ey, G. J. J. M.: Assignment of the humangene for smoothelin (SMTN) to chromosome 22q12 by fluores.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SMTN arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602127, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 77 (GAM77), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM77 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM77 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM77 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM77 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM77 gene encodes a GAM77 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM77 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM77precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:123, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM77 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM77 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM77 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM77 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM77 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:123, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM77folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM77 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM77 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM77 RNA is designated SEQID:390, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM77 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM77 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM77 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM77 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM77target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM77 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM77 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM77 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM77 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM77 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM77 target RNA into GAM77 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM77 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM77 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM77 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM77 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM77 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM77 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM77 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM77 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM77 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM77 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

FLJ12595 (Accession NM_(—)024994.1) is a GAM77 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12595 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12595,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12595 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16765, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM77 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:390.

A function of GAM77 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12595 (AccessionNM_(—)024994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM77 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12595.

LOC149711 (Accession) is another GAM77 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC149711 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC149711, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC149711 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM77 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:390.

Another function of GAM77 is therefore inhibition of LOC149711(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM77 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC149711.

Related ras viral (r-ras) oncogene homolog (RRAS, AccessionNM_(—)006270.2) is another GAM77 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RRAS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RRAS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RRAS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7350, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM77 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:390.

Another function of GAM77 is therefore inhibition of Related ras viral(r-ras) oncogene homolog (RRAS, Accession NM_(—)006270.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM77 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RRAS.

Solute carrier family 26, member 7 (SLC26A7, Accession NM_(—)052832.2)is another GAM77 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC26A7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SLC26A7, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SLC26A7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8226, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM77 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:390.

Another function of GAM77 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 26, member 7 (SLC26A7, Accession NM_(—)052832.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM77 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC26A7.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 78 (GAM78), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM78 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM78 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM78 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM78 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM78 gene encodes a GAM78 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM78 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM78precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:119, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM78 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM78 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM78 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM78 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM78 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:119, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM78folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM78 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM78 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM78 RNA is designated SEQID:277, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM78 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM78 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM78 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM78 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM78target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM78 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM78 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM78 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM78 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM78 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM78 target RNA into GAM78 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM78 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM78 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM78 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM78 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM78 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM78 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM78 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM78 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM78 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM78 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Golgi snap receptor complex member 2 (GOSR2, Accession NM_054022.1) is aGAM78 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GOSR2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GOSR2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GOSR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5872, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM78 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:277.

A function of GAM78 is therefore inhibition of Golgi snap receptorcomplex member 2 (GOSR2, Accession NM_(—)054022.1), a gene whichinvolves in transport of proteins from the cis/medial-golgi to thetrans-golgi network. Accordingly, utilities of GAM78 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GOSR2.

The function of GOSR2 has been established by previous studies. Ineukaryotic cells, the Golgi apparatus receives newly synthesizedproteins from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and delivers them, aftercovalent modification, to their destination in the cell. These proteinsmove from the inside (cis) face of the Golgi to the plasma-membrane(trans) side, through a stack of cisternae, towards the trans-Golginetwork (TGN). The specificity of membrane transport reactions isthought to be determined by correct pairing of vesicle-associated SNAREs(v-SNAREs) with those on the target membrane (t-SNAREs). This complexthen recruits soluble NSF attachment proteins (SNAPs) andN-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor (NSF; 601633) to form a 20S SNAREcomplex. See SNAPA (OMIM Ref. No. 603215). Hay et al. (1997) isolated arat liver protein complex representing an intermediate in ER- to - Golgitransfer reactions. The complex contained the proposed cis-Golgi vesiclereceptor syntaxin-5 (OMIM Ref. No. 603189), a 28-kD Golgi-associatedSNARE (GOS28 or GS28; 604026), rat homologs of the yeast Bet1 (OMIM Ref.No. 605456) and Sly1 proteins, and 2 novel proteins, sec22b (OMIM Ref.No. 604029) and a 25-kD protein. The authors called the 25-kD protein‘membrin’ to show its membership in a large complex of related proteinsand to emphasize its probable importance to the trafficking ofintracellular membranes. Like GOS28, syntaxin-5, sec22b, and rat bet1,membrin is a C terminal-anchored, cytoplasmically oriented integralmembrane protein. By immunofluorescence of mammalian cells expressingepitope-tagged membrin, Hay et al. (1997) found that the expressedprotein accumulated primarily at the ER in half the cells, and primarilyin the Golgi in the remaining cells. Other members of the complexlocalized to Golgi membranes, so that the complex appeared torecapitulate vesicle docking interactions of proteins originating fromdistinct compartments. Lowe et al. (1997) identified cDNAs encodinghuman, mouse, and rat membrin, which they named GS27 (Golgi SNARE of 27kD). Immunofluorescence of mammalian cells revealed that endogenous GS27was associated with the Golgi apparatus and its surrounding vesicularstructures. Using an in vitro transport assay, the authors demonstratedthat GS27 participated in protein movement from the medial- totrans-Golgi and the trans-Golgi network, but unlike GS28, GS27 had noeffect on transport from the ER to the cis/medial-Golgi. They concludedthat protein movement through the Golgi apparatus depends onSNARE-mediated vesicular transport.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hay, J. C.; Chao, D. S.; Kuo, C. S.; Scheller, R. H.: Proteininteractions regulating vesicle transport between the endoplasmicreticulum and Golgi apparatus in mammalian cells. Cell 89:149-158, 1997;and

Lowe, S. L.; Peter, F.; Subramaniam, V. N.; Wong, S. H.; Hong, W.: ASNARE involved in protein transport through the Golgi apparatus. Nature389:881-884, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GOSR2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604027, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l13 (MRPL13, AccessionNM_(—)014078.3) is another GAM78 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MRPL13 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MRPL13, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MRPL13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11681, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM78 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:277.

Another function of GAM78 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l13 (MRPL13, Accession NM_(—)014078.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM78 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL13.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 79 (GAM79), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM79 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM79 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM79 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM79 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM79 gene encodes a GAM79 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM79 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM79precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:200, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM79 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM79 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM79 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM79 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM79 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:200, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM79folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM79 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM79 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM79 RNA is designated SEQID:352, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM79 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM79 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM79 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM79 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM79target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM79 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM79 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM79 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM79 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM79 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM79 target RNA into GAM79 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM79 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM79 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM79 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM79 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM79 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM79 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM79 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM79 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM79 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM79 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

FLJ11370 (Accession NM_(—)024961.1) is a GAM79 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11370 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11370,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11370 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18758, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM79 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:352.

A function of GAM79 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11370 (AccessionNM_(—)024961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM79 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11370.

Neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NM_(—)058178.1) is anotherGAM79 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPTXR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NPTXR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NPTXR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16236, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM79 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:352.

Another function of GAM79 is therefore inhibition of Neuronal pentraxinreceptor (NPTXR, Accession NM_(—)058178.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM79 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NPTXR.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 80 (GAM80), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM80 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM80 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM80 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM80 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM80 gene encodes a GAM80 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM80 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM80precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:116, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM80 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM80 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM80 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM80 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM80 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:116, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM80folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM80 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM80 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM80 RNA is designated SEQID:362, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM80 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM80 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM80 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM80 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM80target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM80 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM80 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM80 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM80 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM80 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM80 target RNA into GAM80 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM80 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM80 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM80 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM80 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM80 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM80 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM80 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM80 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM80 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM80 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

LOC132241 (Accession XM_(—)059583.7) is a GAM80 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC132241 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC132241,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC132241 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM80 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:362.

A function of GAM80 is therefore inhibition of LOC132241 (AccessionXM_(—)059583.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM80 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC132241.

Spleen tyrosine kinase (Sy, Accession NM_(—)003177.2) is another GAM80target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYK BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Sy,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM80 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:362.

Another function of GAM80 is therefore inhibition of Spleen tyrosinekinase (Sy, Accession NM_(—)003177.2), a gene which may participate insignaling pathways and play a role in lymphocyte activation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM80 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SYK.

The function of SYK has been established by previous studies. The pigprotein-tyrosine kinase Sy, with a relative molecular mass of 72,000,was first described as a protein predominantly expressed in the spleenand thymus (Zioncheck et al., 1988). The nucleotide and deduced aminoacid sequence indicated that SYK is a member of the family ofnonreceptor type kinases (Taniguchi et al., 1991). Muller et al. (1994)cloned the human homolog. They found an open reading frame of 1,890 bpencoding a protein of 630 amino acids, in comparison with the pig SYK of628 amino acids. In the human protein, the N-terminal SH2 domain spansamino acids 10-102, the C-terminal SH2 domain spans amino acids 163-254,and the kinase domain includes amino acids 366-621. On the amino acidlevel, the overall similarity between human and pig SYK is 93%. Thesimilarity was highest in the kinase domain.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of SYK.Colucci et al. (2002) noted that humans with mutations in ZAP70 haveT-cell immunodeficiency, that mice lacking Zap70 have blocked T-celldevelopment, and that mice lacking Syk have a failure of B-celldevelopment. NK cells express both molecules, which associate withimmunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motifs (ITAMs). Using micedeficient in both Zap70 and Sy, Colucci et al. (2002) observed NK cellactivity comparable to that in wildtype mice. The mutant cells expressedNkg2d (OMIM Ref. No. 602893) and were able to lyse targets with andwithout Nkg2d ligands in vitro and in vivo. However, wildtype cells, butnot the double- deficient cells, responded to CD16 (OMIM Ref. No.146740) and Ly49d (see OMIM Ref. No. 604274) cross-linking withincreased cytotoxicity, suggesting that these 2 ITAM-bearing receptorsare unable to signal in the mutant cells. Inhibitors of PI3K (see OMIMRef. No. 601232) or Src kinases blocked and, in combination, abrogatedcytotoxic activity in the mutant cells, whereas inhibition of bothkinases was required to reduce wildtype NK activity. Colucci et al.(2002) concluded that intracellular signaling in the adaptive immunesystem, i.e., in B and T cells, is fundamentally different from that inthe NK cells of the innate immune system.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for SYK isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Colucci, F.; Schweighoffer, E.; Tomasello, E.; Turner, M.; Ortaldo, J.R.; Vivier, E.; Tybulewicz, V. L. J.; Di Santo, J. P.: Naturalcytotoxicity uncoupled from the Syk and ZAP-70 intracellular kinases.Nature Immun. 3:288-294, 2002; and

Muller, B.; Cooper, L.; Terhorst, C.: Molecular cloning of the humanhomologue to the pig protein-tyrosine kinase syk. Immunogenetics39:359-362, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SYK are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600085, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 81 (GAM81), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM81 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM81 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM81 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM81 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM81 gene encodes a GAM81 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM81 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM81precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:192, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM81 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM81 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM81 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM81 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM81 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:192, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM81folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM81 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM81 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM81 RNA is designated SEQID:256, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM81 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM81 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM81 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM81 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM81target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM81 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM81 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM81 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM81 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM81 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM81 target RNA into GAM81 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM81 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM81 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM81 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM81 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM81 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM81 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM81 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM81 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM81 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM81 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor (CNTFR, Accession NM_(—)001842.3)is a GAM81 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNTFR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CNTFR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CNTFR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13128, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM81 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:256.

A function of GAM81 is therefore inhibition of Ciliary neurotrophicfactor receptor (CNTFR, Accession NM_(—)001842.3), a gene which iscritical for the developing nervous system. and therefore may beassociated with Motor neuron deficits. Accordingly, utilities of GAM81include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Motor neuron deficits,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with CNTFR.

The function of CNTFR has been established by previous studies. Davis etal. (1991) used the ‘tagged-ligand panning’ procedure to clone areceptor for ciliary neurotrophic factor (OMIM Ref. No. 118945). Thisreceptor is expressed exclusively in the nervous system and skeletalmuscle. The CNTF receptor was found to have a structure unrelated to thereceptors utilized by the nerve growth factor family of neurotrophicmolecules, but instead is most homologous to the receptor for acytokine, interleukin-6 (IL6; 147620). This similarity suggested thatthe CNTF receptor, like the IL6 receptor, requires a second,signal-transducing component. In contrast to all known receptors, theCNTF receptor is anchored to cell membranes by aglycosyl-phosphatidylinositol linkage. Donaldson et al. (1993) mappedthe CNTFR gene to chromosome 9 by PCR on a panel of human/CHO somaticcell hybrids and regionalized the assignment to 9p13 by PCR on a panelof radiation hybrids By interspecific backcross linkage analysis, Pilzet al. (1995) mapped the Cntfr gene to mouse chromosome 4. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, Valenzuela et al. (1995) mapped theCNTFR gene to 9p13, and by interspecific backcross linkage analysis,they mapped the gene to mouse chromosome 4 in a region of known homologyof synteny to 9p. Valenzuela et al. (1995) found that the human andmouse genes have an identical intron/exon structure that correlates wellwith the domain structure of the protein. The signal peptide and theimmunoglobulin-like domain are each encoded by a single exon, thecytokine receptor-like domain is distributed among 4 exons, and theC-terminal glycosylphosphatidylinositol recognition domain is encoded bythe final coding exon. The position of the introns within the cytokinereceptor-like domain corresponds to that found in other members of thecytokine receptor superfamily

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Davis, S.; Aldrich, T. H.; Valenzuela, D. M.; Wong, V.; Furth, M. E.;Squinto, S. P.; Yancopoulos, G. D.: The receptor for ciliaryneurotrophic factor. Science 253:59-63, 1991; and

Pilz, A.; Woodward, K.; Povey, S.; Abbott, C.: Comparative mapping of 50human chromosome 9 loci in the laboratory mouse. Genomics 25:139-149,1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CNTFR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 118946, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. LOC221191 (Accession) is another GAM81 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC221191 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC221191,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221191 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17596, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM81 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:256.

Another function of GAM81 is therefore inhibition of LOC221191(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM81 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC221191.

LOC221535 (Accession) is another GAM81 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC221535 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC221535, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC221535 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:7033, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM81 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:256.

Another function of GAM81 is therefore inhibition of LOC221535(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM81 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC221535.

Solute carrier family 25 (mitochondrial carrier; oxoglutarate carrier),member 11 (SLC25A11, Accession NM_(—)003562.2) is another GAM81 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC25A11 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC25A11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC25A11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM81 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:256.

Another function of GAM81 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 25 (mitochondrial carrier; oxoglutarate carrier), member 11(SLC25A11, Accession NM_(—)003562.2), a gene which catalyzes transportacross the mitochondrial membrane plays an important role in severalmetabolic processes, including the malate-aspartate shuttle, and others.Accordingly, utilities of GAM81 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC25A11.

The function of SLC25A11 has been established by previous studies. Theinner membranes of mitochondria contain a number of proteins totransport various metabolites across the mitochondrial membrane. Theoxoglutarate/malate carrier transports 2-oxoglutarate across the innermembranes of mitochondria in an electroneutral exchange for malate orother dicarboxylic acids. Iacobazzi et al. (1992) determined thesequences of the human and bovine mitochondrial 2-oxoglutarate carriergenes from overlapping genomic clones generated by PCR. The coding andprotein sequences of the human and bovine genes are 93% and 96.6%identical, respectively. The human gene has 8 exons and 7 introns andspans 2.5 kb. Its protein product has 314 amino acids and does notappear to have a processed presequence to target it into mitochondria Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, Piccininni et al. (1998) mapped theSLC25A11 gene to 17p13.3

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Iacobazzi, V.; Palmieri, F.; Runswick, M. J.; Walker, J. E.: Sequencesof the human and bovine genes for the mitochondrial 2-oxoglutaratecarrier. DNA Seq. 3:79-88, 1992; and

Piccininni, S.; Iacobazzi, V.; Lauria, G.; Rocchi, M.; Palmieri, F.:Assignment of the oxoglutarate carrier gene (SLC20A4) to humanchromosome 17p13.3. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 83:256-257.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC25A11 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604165, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 82 (GAM82), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM82 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM82 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM82 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM82 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM82 gene encodes a GAM82 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM82 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM82precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:64, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:64 islocated at position 5198759 relative to chromosome 17.

GAM82 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM82 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM82 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM82 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM82 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:64, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM82folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM82 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM82 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM82 RNA is designated SEQID:333, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM82 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM82 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM82 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM82 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM82target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM82 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM82 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM82 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM82 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM82 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM82 target RNA into GAM82 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM82 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM82 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM82 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM82 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM82 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM82 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM82 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM82 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM82 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM82 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

A disintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 5 (aggrecanase-2) (ADAMTS5, AccessionNM_(—)007038.1) is a GAM82 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ADAMTS5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADAMTS5, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ADAMTS5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9498, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM82 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:333.

A function of GAM82 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin-like andmetalloprotease (reprolysin type) with thrombospondin type 1 motif, 5(aggrecanase-2) (ADAMTS5, Accession NM_(—)007038.1), a gene whichcleaves aggrecan, a cartilage proteoglycan, and may be involved in itsturnover. and therefore is associated with Arthritic diseases.Accordingly, utilities of GAM82 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Arthritic diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ADAMTS5.

The function of ADAMTS5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Casein kinase 2, alpha1 polypeptide (CSNK2A1, Accession NM_(—)177560.1) is another GAM82target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CSNK2A1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CSNK2A1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CSNK2A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8339, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM82 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:333.

Another function of GAM82 is therefore inhibition of Casein kinase 2,alpha 1 polypeptide (CSNK2A1, Accession NM_(—)177560.1), a gene whichcphosphorylates acidic protein such as casein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM82 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CSNK2A1.

The function of CSNK2A1 has been established by previous studies.Phosphorylation of the human p53 protein (OMIM Ref. No. 191170) atser392 is responsive to ultraviolet (UV) but not gamma irradiation.Keller et al. (2001) identified and purified a mammalian UV-activatedprotein kinase complex that phosphorylates ser392 in vitro. This kinasecomplex contains CK2 and the chromatin transcriptional elongation factorFACT, a heterodimer of SPT16 (OMIM Ref. No. 605012) and SSRP1 (OMIM Ref.No. 604328). In vitro studies showed that FACT alters the specificity ofCK2 in the complex such that it selectively phosphorylates p53 overother substrates, including casein. In addition, phosphorylation by thekinase complex was found to enhance p53 activity. These results provideda potential mechanism for p53 activation by UV irradiation Doray et al.(2002) demonstrated that the Golgi-localized, gamma-ear-containingadenosine diphosphate ribosylation factor-binding proteins (GGA1, 606004and GGA3, 606006) and the coat protein adaptor protein-1 (AP-1) complex(see OMIM Ref. No. AP1G2, 603534) colocalize in clathrin-coated buds ofthe trans-Golgi networks of mouse L cells and human HeLa cells. Bindingstudies revealed a direct interaction between the hinge domains of theGGAs and the gamma-ear domain of AP-1. Further, AP-1 contained boundcasein kinase-2 that phosphorylated GGA1 and GGA3, thereby causingautoinhibition. Doray et al. (2002) demonstrated that thisautoinhibition could induce the directed transfer of mannose 6-phosphatereceptors (see OMIM Ref. No. 154540) from the GGAs to AP-1. Mannose6-phosphate receptors that were defective in binding to GGAs were poorlyincorporated into adaptor protein complex containing clathrin coatedvesicles. Thus, Doray et al. (2002) concluded that GGAs and the AP-1complex interact to package mannose 6-phosphate receptors intoAP-1-containing coated vesicles

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Keller, D. M.; Zeng, X.; Wang, Y.; Zhang, Q. H.; Kapoor, M.; Shu, H.;Goodman, R.; Lozano, G.; Zhao, Y.; Lu, H.: A DNA damage-induced p53serine 392 kinase complex contains CK2, hSpt16, and SSRP1. Molec. Cell283-292, 2001; and

Doray, B.; Ghosh, P.; Griffith, J.; Geuze, H. J.; Kornfeld, S.:Cooperation of GGAs and AP-1 in packaging MPRs at the trans-Golginetwork. Science 297: 1700-1703, 2002.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CSNK2A1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 115440, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Kelch-like 4 (drosophila) (KLHL4, Accession NM_(—)019117.3)is another GAM82 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLHL4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KLHL4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of KLHL4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11049,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM82 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:333.

Another function of GAM82 is therefore inhibition of Kelch-like 4(drosophila) (KLHL4, Accession NM_(—)019117.3). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM82 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KLHL4.

LOC138639 (Accession) is another GAM82 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC138639 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC138639, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC138639 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8881, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM82 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:333.

Another function of GAM82 is therefore inhibition of LOC138639(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM82 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC138639.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 83 (GAM83), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM83 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM83 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM83 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM83 gene encodes a GAM83 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM83 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:172, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:172is located at position 48222374 relative to chromosome 11.

GAM83 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM83 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM83 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM83 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM83 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:172, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM83folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM83 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA is designated SEQID:287, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM83 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM83 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM83target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM83 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM83 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM83 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM83 target RNA into GAM83 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM83 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM83 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM83 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM83 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM83 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM83 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM83 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM83 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Angiotensin i converting enzyme (peptidyl-dipeptidase a) 1 (ACE,Accession NP_(—)690044.1) is a GAM83 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. ACE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ACE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

A function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Angiotensin i convertingenzyme (peptidyl-dipeptidase a) 1 (ACE, Accession NP_(—)690044.1), agene which Angiotensin I-converting enzyme (dipeptidyl carboxypeptidase1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ACE.

The function of ACE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. ANP32E (AccessionNP_(—)112182.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ANP32E BINDING SITE1 and ANP32E BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by ANP32E,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANP32E BINDING SITE1 andANP32E BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11390 and SEQ ID:16172respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of ANP32E (AccessionNP_(—)112182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ANP32E.

Adaptor-related protein complex 3, mu 2 subunit (AP3M2, AccessionNP_(—)006794.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AP3M2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AP3M2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP3M2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17766, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 3, mu 2 subunit (AP3M2, Accession NP_(—)006794.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP3M2.

Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 12 (ARHGEF12, AccessionNP_(—)056128.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF12 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF12, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARHGEF12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6308,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Rho guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 12 (ARHGEF12, AccessionNP_(—)056128.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARHGEF12.

Aspartate beta-hydroxylase (ASPH, Accession NP_(—)115856.1) is anotherGAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ASPH BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ASPH, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ASPH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11418, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Aspartatebeta-hydroxylase (ASPH, Accession NP_(—)115856.1), a gene whichspecifically hydroxylates the beta carbon of aspartic acid or asparagineresidues in certain epidermal growth factor (EGF)-like domains of anumber of proteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ASPH.

The function of ASPH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Aspartatebeta-hydroxylase (ASPH, Accession NP_(—)064549.1) is another GAM83target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ASPH BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ASPH, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ASPH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11418, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Aspartatebeta-hydroxylase (ASPH, Accession NP_(—)064549.1), a gene whichspecifically hydroxylates the beta carbon of aspartic acid or asparagineresidues in certain epidermal growth factor (EGF)-like domains of anumber of proteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ASPH.

The function of ASPH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Atpase, na+/k+transporting, beta 3 polypeptide (ATP1B3, Accession NP_(—)001670.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP1B3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ATP1B3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP1B3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9521, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, na+/k+transporting, beta 3 polypeptide (ATP1B3, Accession NP_(—)001670.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP1B3.

Atpase, ca++ transporting, type 2c, member 1 (ATP2C1, AccessionNP_(—)055197.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP2C1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP2C1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP2C1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9108, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, ca++transporting, type 2c, member 1 (ATP2C1, Accession NP_(—)055197.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP2C1.

Btb and cnc homology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2(BACH2, Accession NP_(—)068585.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BACH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BACH2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACH2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13836, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Btb and cnchomology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2 (BACH2,Accession NP_(—)068585.1), a gene which acts as repressor or activator,binds to maf recognition elements and therefore may be associated withNon-hodgkin lymphoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Non-hodgkin lymphoma, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with BACH2.

The function of BACH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. BHC80 (AccessionNP_(—)057705.2) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BHC80 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BHC80, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BHC80 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7380, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of BHC80 (AccessionNP_(—)057705.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BHC80.

C14orf24 (Accession NP_(—)775878.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C14orf24 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf24,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf24 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:831, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of C14orf24 (AccessionNP_(—)775878.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C14orf24.

C14orf39 (Accession NP_(—)777638.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C14orf39 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf39,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf39 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10766, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of C14orf39 (AccessionNP_(—)777638.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C14orf39.

C14orf78 (Accession XP_(—)290629.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C14orf78 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf78,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf78 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11042, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of C14orf78 (AccessionXP_(—)290629.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C14orf78.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 55 (C21orf55, Accession NP_(—)060303.1)is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf55BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf55, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf55 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15819, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21 openreading frame 55 (C21orf55, Accession NP_(—)060303.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf55.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)115761.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf4 BINDINGSITE1 and C5orf4 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C5orf4,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C5orf4 BINDING SITE1 andC5orf4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2131 and SEQ ID:16902respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)115761.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf4.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)057432.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf4 BINDINGSITE1 and C5orf4 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C5orf4,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C5orf4 BINDING SITE1 andC5orf4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16902 and SEQ ID:18232respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)057432.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf4.

Cholecystokinin b receptor (CCKBR, Accession NP_(—)795344.1) is anotherGAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCKBR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CCKBR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CCKBR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6458, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Cholecystokinin breceptor (CCKBR, Accession NP_(—)795344.1), a gene which bondscholecystokinin, regulates emotion and gastric acid secretion.Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CCKBR.

The function of CCKBR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Cholecystokinin breceptor (CCKBR, Accession NP_000722.2) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CCKBR BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CCKBR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCKBRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6458, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Cholecystokinin breceptor (CCKBR, Accession NP_(—)000722.2), a gene which bondscholecystokinin, regulates emotion and gastric acid secretion.Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CCKBR.

The function of CCKBR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Collagen-like tailsubunit (single strand of homotrimer) of asymmetric acetylcholinesterase(COLQ, Accession NP_(—)536803.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. COLQ BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCOLQ, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COLQ BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9718, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Collagen-like tailsubunit (single strand of homotrimer) of asymmetric acetylcholinesterase(COLQ, Accession NP_(—)536803.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with COLQ.

Collagen-like tail subunit (single strand of homotrimer) of asymmetricacetylcholinesterase (COLQ, Accession NP_(—)536804.1) is another GAM83target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COLQ BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by COLQ, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof COLQ BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9718, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Collagen-like tailsubunit (single strand of homotrimer) of asymmetric acetylcholinesterase(COLQ, Accession NP_(—)536804.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with COLQ.

Complement component (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood groupsystem (CR1, Accession NP_(—)000564.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10491, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood group system (CR1,Accession NP_(—)000564.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CR1.

Chemokine (c-x3-c motif) receptor 1 (CX3CR1, Accession NP_(—)001328.1)is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CX3CR1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CX3CR1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCX3CR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10405, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x3-cmotif) receptor 1 (CX3CR1, Accession NP_(—)001328.1), a gene whichmediates both the adhesive and migratory functions of fractalkine andtherefore may be associated with Human immunodeficiency virus type 1.Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Human immunodeficiency virus type 1., and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CX3CR1.

The function of CX3CR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Cylindromatosis (turbantumor syndrome) (CYLD, Accession NP_(—)056062.1) is another GAM83 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYLD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCYLD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYLD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11043, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Cylindromatosis(turban tumor syndrome) (CYLD, Accession NP_(—)056062.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CYLD.

24-dehydrocholesterol reductase (DHCR24, Accession NP_(—)055577.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DHCR24 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DHCR24, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DHCR24BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14070, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of24-dehydrocholesterol reductase (DHCR24, Accession NP_(—)055577.1), agene which catalyzes the reduction of sterol intermediates. andtherefore is associated with Desmosterolosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Desmosterolosis,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with DHCR24.

The function of DHCR24 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. DIRAS2 (AccessionNP_(—)060064.2) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DIRAS2 BINDING SITE1 and DIRAS2 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DIRAS2,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DIRAS2 BINDING SITE1 andDIRAS2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16186 and SEQ ID:14097respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of DIRAS2 (AccessionNP_(—)060064.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DIRAS2.

DKFZp547I094 (Accession NP_(—)115531.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547I094 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547I094, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547I094 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2790, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547I094(Accession NP_(—)115531.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547I094.

DKFZP564O0423 (Accession XP_(—)166254.2) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564O0423 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564O0423, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564O0423 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1156, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564O0423(Accession XP_(—)166254.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564O0423.

DKFZP586F2423 (Accession XP_(—)291242.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586F2423 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586F2423, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586F2423 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12701, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586F2423(Accession XP_(—)291242.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586F2423.

DKFZp761B107 (Accession NP_(—)775734.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19365, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B107(Accession NP_(—)775734.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B107.

E2f transcription factor 3 (E2F3, Accession NP_001940.1) is anotherGAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. E2F3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby E2F3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of E2F3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13295, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of E2f transcriptionfactor 3 (E2F3, Accession NP_(—)001940.1), a gene which binds dna andcontrols cell-cycle progression from g1 to s phase. and therefore may beassociated with Hereditary autosomal dominant myoclonus dystonia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Hereditary autosomal dominant myoclonus dystonia, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with E2F3.

The function of E2F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Endothelialdifferentiation, lysophosphatidic acid g-protein-coupled receptor, 2(EDG2, Accession NP_(—)476500.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EDG2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEDG2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EDG2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10299, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialdifferentiation, lysophosphatidic acid g-protein-coupled receptor, 2(EDG2, Accession NP_(—)476500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EDG2.

Endothelial differentiation, lysophosphatidic acid g-protein-coupledreceptor, 2 (EDG2, Accession NP_(—)001392.2) is another GAM83 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EDG2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by EDG2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EDG2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10299, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialdifferentiation, lysophosphatidic acid g-protein-coupled receptor, 2(EDG2, Accession NP_(—)001392.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EDG2.

Fk506 binding protein 2, 13 kda (FKBP2, Accession NP_(—)004461.2) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FKBP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FKBP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FKBP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11911, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Fk506 bindingprotein 2, 13 kda (FKBP2, Accession NP_(—)004461.2), a gene whichppiases accelerate the folding of proteins. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FKBP2.

The function of FKBP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Fk506 binding protein2, 13 kda (FKBP2, Accession NP_(—)476433.1) is another GAM83 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FKBP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by FKBP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FKBP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11911, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Fk506 bindingprotein 2, 13 kda (FKBP2, Accession NP_(—)476433.1), a gene whichppiases accelerate the folding of proteins. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FKBP2.

The function of FKBP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. FLJ10945 (AccessionNP_(—)060750.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ10945 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10945, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ10945 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3221,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10945 (AccessionNP_(—)060750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10945.

FLJ11730 (Accession NP_(—)073593.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11730 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11730,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11730 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13471, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11730 (AccessionNP_(—)073593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11730.

FLJ11871 (Accession NP_(—)079393.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11871 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11871,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11871 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18221, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11871 (AccessionNP_(—)079393.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11871.

FLJ12425 (Accession XP_(—)098290.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12425 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12425,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12425 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7079, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12425 (AccessionXP_(—)098290.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12425.

FLJ12529 (Accession NP_(—)079087.2) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12529 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12529,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12529 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17806, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12529 (AccessionNP_(—)079087.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12529.

FLJ13089 (Accession NP_(—)079229.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13089 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13089,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13089 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10552, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13089 (AccessionNP_(—)079229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13089.

FLJ13848 (Accession NP_(—)079047.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13848 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13848,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13848 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13848 (AccessionNP_(—)079047.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13848.

FLJ14721 (Accession NP_(—)116218.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14721 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14721,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14721 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14879, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14721 (AccessionNP_(—)116218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14721.

FLJ20856 (Accession NP_(—)079419.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20856 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20856,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20856 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20856 (AccessionNP_(—)079419.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20856.

FLJ21156 (Accession NP_(—)078878.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21156 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21156,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21156 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:485, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21156 (AccessionNP_(—)078878.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21156.

FLJ23518 (Accession NP_(—)079001.2) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23518 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23518,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23518 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11473, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23518 (AccessionNP_(—)079001.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23518.

FLJ25534 (Accession NP_(—)694966.2) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ25534 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25534,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25534 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1034, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25534 (AccessionNP_(—)694966.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ25534.

FLJ30532 (Accession NP_(—)653325.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ30532 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30532,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30532 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30532 (AccessionNP_(—)653325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ30532.

FLJ32069 (Accession NP_(—)694578.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32069 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32069,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32069 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32069 (AccessionNP_(—)694578.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32069.

FLJ32312 (Accession NP_(—)653310.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32312 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32312,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32312 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6992, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32312 (AccessionNP_(—)653310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32312.

FLJ34047 (Accession NP_(—)775940.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ34047 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34047,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34047 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5426, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34047 (AccessionNP_(—)775940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ34047.

FLJ39639 (Accession XP_(—)290687.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ39639 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39639,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39639 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7460, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39639 (AccessionXP_(—)290687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ39639.

FLJ40288 (Accession NP_(—)775953.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ40288 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40288,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40288 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15256, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40288 (AccessionNP_(—)775953.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ40288.

Formin binding protein 4 (FNBP4, Accession NP_(—)056123.1) is anotherGAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FNBP4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FNBP4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FNBP4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13556, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Formin bindingprotein 4 (FNBP4, Accession NP_(—)056123.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FNBP4.

GAS8 (Accession NP_(—)001472.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GAS8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GAS8, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GAS8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6978, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of GAS8 (AccessionNP_(—)001472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GAS8.

Gata binding protein 2 (GATA2, Accession NP_(—)116027.2) is anotherGAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GATA2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GATA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GATA2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2059, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Gata bindingprotein 2 (GATA2, Accession NP_(—)116027.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GATA2.

Glycosylphosphatidylinositol specific phospholipase d1 (GPLD1, AccessionNP_(—)001494.2) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GPLD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GPLD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPLD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17577, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition ofGlycosylphosphatidylinositol specific phospholipase d1 (GPLD1, AccessionNP_(—)001494.2), a gene which hydrolyses the inositol phosphate linkagein proteins anchored by phosphatidylinositol glycans to release theseproteins from the membrane. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GPLD1.

The function of GPLD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. G protein-coupledreceptor 68 (GPR68, Accession NP_(—)003476.1) is another GAM83 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR68 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGPR68, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR68 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4765, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 68 (GPR68, Accession NP_(—)003476.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR68.

G protein-coupled receptor 77 (GPR77, Accession NP_(—)060955.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR77 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR77, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR77BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2326, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 77 (GPR77, Accession NP_(—)060955.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR77.

GW112 (Accession NP_(—)006409.2) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GW112 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GW112,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GW112 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17202, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of GW112 (AccessionNP_(—)006409.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GW112.

Hepatitis a virus cellular receptor 1 (HAVCR1, Accession NP_(—)036338.1)is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HAVCR1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by HAVCR1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHAVCR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1838, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Hepatitis a viruscellular receptor 1 (HAVCR1, Accession NP_(—)036338.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HAVCR1.

Homeo box b7 (HOXB7, Accession NP_(—)004493.2) is another GAM83 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HOXB7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHOXB7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXB7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14802, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box b7(HOXB7, Accession NP_(—)004493.2), a gene which is a member ofhomeodomain family of DNA binding proteins; may regulate geneexpression, morphogenesis, and differentiation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HOXB7.

The function of HOXB7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Hermansky-pudlaksyndrome 3 (HPS3, Accession NP_(—)115759.2) is another GAM83 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HPS3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHPS3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HPS3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10776, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Hermansky-pudlaksyndrome 3 (HPS3, Accession NP_(—)115759.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HPS3.

HSPC133 (Accession NP_(—)054887.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSPC133 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC133,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC133 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of HSPC133 (AccessionNP_(—)054887.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSPC133.

HT001 (Accession NP_(—)054784.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HT001 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HT001,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HT001 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of HT001 (AccessionNP_(—)054784.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HT001.

ICK (Accession NP_(—)057597.2) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ICK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byICK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4546, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of ICK (AccessionNP_(—)057597.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ICK.

ICK (Accession NP_(—)055735.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ICK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byICK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4546, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of ICK (AccessionNP_(—)055735.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ICK.

Insulin-like growth factor 2 receptor (IGF2R, Accession NP_000867.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IGF2R BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by IGF2R, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IGF2RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11950, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Insulin-like growthfactor 2 receptor (IGF2R, Accession NP_(—)000867.1), a gene whichtransport of phosphorylated lysosomal enzymes from the golgi complex andthe cell surface to lysosomes. lysosomal enzymes bearing phosphomannosylresidues bind specifically to mannose-6-phosphate receptors in the golgiapparatus and the resulting receptor-ligand complex is transported to anacidic prelyosomal compartment where the low ph mediates thedissociation of the complex. this receptor also binds insulin growthfactor ii. and therefore may be associated with Hepatocellularcarcinoma, somatic. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Hepatocellular carcinoma, somatic, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with IGF2R.

The function of IGF2R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1) is another GAM83target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RA BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3043, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

IMMP2L (Accession NP_(—)115938.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IMMP2L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IMMP2L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IMMP2L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2346, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of IMMP2L (AccessionNP_(—)115938.1), a gene which is a HOMOLOG of YEAST INNER MITOCHONDRIALMEMBRANE PEPTIDASE. and therefore may be associated with Tourettesyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Tourette syndrome, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IMMP2L.

The function of IMMP2L and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Inositolpolyphosphate-5-phosphatase, 72 kda (INPP5E, Accession NP_(—)063945.1)is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. INPP5EBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by INPP5E, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofINPP5E BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17360, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Inositolpolyphosphate-5-phosphatase, 72 kda (INPP5E, Accession NP_063945.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with INPP5E.

Il2-inducible t-cell kinase (ITK, Accession NP_(—)005537.3) is anotherGAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ITK BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ITK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1134, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Il2-induciblet-cell kinase (ITK, Accession NP_(—)005537.3), a gene which plays a rolein t cell proliferation and differentiation. and therefore may beassociated with Myelodysplastic syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Myelodysplasticsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withITK.

The function of ITK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. KIAA0391 (AccessionNP_(—)055487.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA0391 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0391, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0391 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:728, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0391 (AccessionNP_(—)055487.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0391.

KIAA0523 (Accession XP_(—)041964.5) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0523 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0523,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0523 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2007, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0523 (AccessionXP_(—)041964.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0523.

KIAA0789 (Accession XP_(—)033113.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0789 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0789,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0789 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1640, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0789 (AccessionXP_(—)033113.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0789.

KIAA0984 (Accession XP_(—)037557.2) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0984 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0984,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0984 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12474, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0984 (AccessionXP_(—)037557.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0984.

KIAA1332 (Accession XP_(—)048774.2) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1332 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1332,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1332 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12318, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1332 (AccessionXP_(—)048774.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1332.

KIAA1684 (Accession XP_(—)290806.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1684 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1684,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1684 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12907, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1684 (AccessionXP_(—)290806.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1684.

KIAA1720 (Accession NP_(—)085148.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1720 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1720,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1720 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15787, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1720 (AccessionNP_(—)085148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1720.

KIAA1920 (Accession XP_(—)085210.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1920 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1920,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1920 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1920 (AccessionXP_(—)085210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1920.

KIAA1946 (Accession NP_(—)803237.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1946 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1946,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1946 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1946 (AccessionNP_(—)803237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1946.

Karyopherin alpha 6 (importin alpha 7) (KPNA6, Accession NP_(—)036448.1)is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KPNA6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by KPNA6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofKPNA6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16094, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Karyopherin alpha 6(importin alpha 7) (KPNA6, Accession NP_(—)036448.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KPNA6.

Like-glycosyltransferase (LARGE, Accession NP_(—)004728.1) is anotherGAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LARGE BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by LARGE, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof LARGE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14179, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition ofLike-glycosyltransferase (LARGE, Accession NP_(—)004728.1), a gene whichis a member of the N- acetylglucosaminyltransferase family. Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LARGE.

The function of LARGE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1.Like-glycosyltransferase (LARGE, Accession NP_(—)598397.1) is anotherGAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LARGE BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by LARGE, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof LARGE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14179, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition ofLike-glycosyltransferase (LARGE, Accession NP_(—)598397.1), a gene whichis a member of the N- acetylglucosaminyltransferase family. Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LARGE.

The function of LARGE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. LAX (AccessionNP_(—)060243.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LAX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LAX, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LAX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9263, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LAX (AccessionNP_(—)060243.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAX.

Leucine zipper, down-regulated in cancer 1 (LDOC1, AccessionNP_(—)036449.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LDOC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LDOC1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LDOC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2933, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Leucine zipper,down-regulated in cancer 1 (LDOC1, Accession NP_(—)036449.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LDOC1.

Lipoma hmgic fusion partner (LHFP, Accession NP_(—)005771.1) is anotherGAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LHFP BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LHFP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LHFP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12839, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Lipoma hmgic fusionpartner (LHFP, Accession NP_(—)005771.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LHFP.

Lin-7 homolog a (c. elegans) (LIN7A, Accession NP_(—)004655.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LIN7A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by LIN7A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIN7ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3012, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Lin-7 homolog a (c.elegans) (LIN7A, Accession NP_(—)004655.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LIN7A.

LOC118987 (Accession NP_(—)776152.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118987 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC118987, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC118987 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9092, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC118987(Accession NP_(—)776152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118987.

LOC126017 (Accession XP_(—)064903.7) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126017 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126017, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126017 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19476, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC126017(Accession XP_(—)064903.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126017.

LOC126731 (Accession NP_(—)660300.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18542, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC126731(Accession NP_(—)660300.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126731.

LOC130752 (Accession XP_(—)059468.3) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130752 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130752, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130752 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10734, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC130752(Accession XP_(—)059468.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130752.

LOC144486 (Accession XP_(—)096608.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144486 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144486, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144486 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16849, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC144486(Accession XP_(—)096608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144486.

LOC145053 (Accession XP_(—)096714.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145053 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145053, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145053 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16596, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC145053(Accession XP_(—)096714.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145053.

LOC145216 (Accession XP_(—)096730.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145216 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145216, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145216 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC145216(Accession XP_(—)096730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145216.

LOC146227 (Accession XP_(—)085374.2) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146227 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146227, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146227 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1810, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC146227(Accession XP_(—)085374.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146227.

LOC146443 (Accession XP_(—)085461.6) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146443 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146443, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146443 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15013, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC146443(Accession XP_(—)085461.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146443.

LOC146728 (Accession XP_(—)097074.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146728 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146728, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146728 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16534, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC146728(Accession XP_(—)097074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146728.

LOC146856 (Accession XP_(—)096086.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146856, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146856 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17740, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC146856(Accession XP_(—)096086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146856.

LOC147947 (Accession XP_(—)085974.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6702, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC147947(Accession XP_(—)085974.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147947.

LOC148490 (Accession XP_(—)086210.2) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148490 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148490, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148490 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18524, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC148490(Accession XP_(—)086210.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148490.

LOC149420 (Accession NP_(—)690048.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149420 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149420, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149420 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19107, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC149420(Accession NP_(—)690048.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149420.

LOC151242 (Accession XP_(—)087137.2) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151242 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151242, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151242 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1944, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC151242(Accession XP_(—)087137.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151242.

LOC151610 (Accession XP_(—)087245.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151610 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151610, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151610 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC151610(Accession XP_(—)087245.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151610.

LOC152519 (Accession XP_(—)087483.3) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152519 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152519, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152519 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12979, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC152519(Accession XP_(—)087483.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152519.

LOC153077 (Accession XP_(—)098307.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16808, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC153077(Accession XP_(—)098307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153077.

LOC157531 (Accession XP_(—)098772.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157531 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC157531, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC157531 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3461, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC157531(Accession XP_(—)098772.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157531.

LOC158125 (Accession XP_(—)088492.2) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158125 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158125, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158125 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC158125(Accession XP_(—)088492.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158125.

LOC202781 (Accession XP_(—)117455.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202781 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202781, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202781 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9377, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC202781(Accession XP_(—)117455.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202781.

LOC219612 (Accession XP_(—)168585.2) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219612 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219612, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219612 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:690, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC219612(Accession XP_(—)168585.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219612.

LOC219731 (Accession XP_(—)167596.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC219731(Accession XP_(—)167596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219731.

LOC219914 (Accession XP_(—)167788.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219914 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219914, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219914 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC219914(Accession XP_(—)167788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219914.

LOC219942 (Accession XP_(—)167790.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219942 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219942, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219942 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10767, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC219942(Accession XP_(—)167790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219942.

LOC282976 (Accession XP_(—)210838.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282976 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282976, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282976 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2531, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC282976(Accession XP_(—)210838.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282976.

LOC283314 (Accession XP_(—)210969.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283314 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283314, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283314 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19120, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC283314(Accession XP_(—)210969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283314.

LOC283337 (Accession XP_(—)300560.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283337 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283337, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283337 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7249, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC283337(Accession XP_(—)300560.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283337.

LOC283484 (Accession XP_(—)211053.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283484 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283484, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283484 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17012, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC283484(Accession XP_(—)211053.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283484.

LOC283767 (Accession XP_(—)208835.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283767 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283767, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283767 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC283767(Accession XP_(—)208835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283767.

LOC283776 (Accession XP_(—)211196.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283776 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283776, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283776 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC283776(Accession XP_(—)211196.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283776.

LOC283818 (Accession XP_(—)211218.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283818 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283818, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283818 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3222, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC283818(Accession XP_(—)211218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283818.

LOC283906 (Accession XP_(—)211254.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283906 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283906, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283906 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19383, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC283906(Accession XP_(—)211254.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283906.

LOC284031 (Accession XP_(—)208982.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284031 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1826, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC284031(Accession XP_(—)208982.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284031.

LOC284462 (Accession XP_(—)211475.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284462 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284462, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284462 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17281, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC284462(Accession XP_(—)211475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284462.

LOC284473 (Accession XP_(—)211474.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284473 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284473, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284473 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7971, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC284473(Accession XP_(—)211474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284473.

LOC284578 (Accession XP_(—)211526.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284578 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284578, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284578 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13654, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC284578(Accession XP_(—)211526.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284578.

LOC284671 (Accession XP_(—)209313.2) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284671 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284671, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284671 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1698, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC284671(Accession XP_(—)209313.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284671.

LOC284684 (Accession XP_(—)209316.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284684 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284684, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284684 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2205, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC284684(Accession XP_(—)209316.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284684.

LOC284775 (Accession XP_(—)211635.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284775 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284775, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284775 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19513, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC284775(Accession XP_(—)211635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284775.

LOC284798 (Accession XP_(—)211639.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284798 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284798, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284798 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18378, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC284798(Accession XP_(—)211639.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284798.

LOC285351 (Accession XP_(—)211856.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285351 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285351, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285351 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7404, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC285351(Accession XP_(—)211856.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285351.

LOC285404 (Accession XP_(—)211885.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285404 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285404, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285404 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2002, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC285404(Accession XP_(—)211885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285404.

LOC285422 (Accession XP_(—)211894.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285422 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285422, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285422 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5221, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC285422(Accession XP_(—)211894.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285422.

LOC285441 (Accession XP_(—)211897.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285441 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285441, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285441 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18486, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC285441(Accession XP_(—)211897.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285441.

LOC285548 (Accession XP_(—)211936.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285548 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285548, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285548 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3710, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC285548(Accession XP_(—)211936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285548.

LOC285623 (Accession XP_(—)211958.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285623 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285623, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285623 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1605, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC285623(Accession XP_(—)211958.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285623.

LOC285747 (Accession XP_(—)209742.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285747 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285747, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285747 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC285747(Accession XP_(—)209742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285747.

LOC285946 (Accession XP_(—)212103.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC285946(Accession XP_(—)212103.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285946.

LOC286345 (Accession XP_(—)210021.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286345 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286345, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286345 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC286345(Accession XP_(—)210021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286345.

LOC286452 (Accession XP_(—)212323.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286452 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286452, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286452 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17170, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC286452(Accession XP_(—)212323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286452.

LOC286484 (Accession XP_(—)208434.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286484 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286484, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286484 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14618, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC286484(Accession XP_(—)208434.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286484.

LOC338588 (Accession XP_(—)294659.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338588 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338588, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338588 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10340, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC338588(Accession XP_(—)294659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338588.

LOC338991 (Accession XP_(—)290663.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338991 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338991, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338991 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC338991(Accession XP_(—)290663.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338991.

LOC338999 (Accession XP_(—)290659.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC338999(Accession XP_(—)290659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338999.

LOC339161 (Accession XP_(—)294835.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339161 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339161, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339161 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7871, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC339161(Accession XP_(—)294835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339161.

LOC339184 (Accession XP_(—)290743.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339184 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339184, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339184 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5261, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC339184(Accession XP_(—)290743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339184.

LOC339437 (Accession XP_(—)290899.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339437 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339437, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339437 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19567, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC339437(Accession XP_(—)290899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339437.

LOC340478 (Accession XP_(—)295258.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340478 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340478, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340478 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC340478(Accession XP_(—)295258.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340478.

LOC341744 (Accession XP_(—)296409.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC341744 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC341744, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC341744 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC341744(Accession XP_(—)296409.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC341744.

LOC348113 (Accession XP_(—)300623.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348113 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC348113(Accession XP_(—)300623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348113.

LOC348137 (Accession XP_(—)300635.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10142, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC348137(Accession XP_(—)300635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348137.

LOC348142 (Accession XP_(—)300636.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348142 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC348142(Accession XP_(—)300636.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348142.

LOC348144 (Accession XP_(—)300638.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348144 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348144, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348144 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18221, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC348144(Accession XP_(—)300638.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348144.

LOC348182 (Accession XP_(—)302676.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348182 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348182, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348182 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11592, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC348182(Accession XP_(—)302676.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348182.

LOC348768 (Accession XP_(—)302883.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348768 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348768, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348768 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14195, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC348768(Accession XP_(—)302883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348768.

LOC350132 (Accession XP_(—)303867.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350132 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350132, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350132 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3208, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC350132(Accession XP_(—)303867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350132.

LOC350147 (Accession XP_(—)303825.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350147 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350147, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350147 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC350147(Accession XP_(—)303825.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350147.

LOC351042 (Accession XP_(—)304632.1) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC351042 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC351042, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC351042 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8285, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC351042(Accession XP_(—)304632.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC351042.

LOC57107 (Accession NP_(—)065114.2) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC57107 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57107,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57107 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5002, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC57107 (AccessionNP_(—)065114.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC57107.

LOC90148 (Accession XP_(—)029430.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90148 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90148,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90148 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4641, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC90148 (AccessionXP_(—)029430.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90148.

LOC92973 (Accession XP_(—)048529.2) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC92973 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92973,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92973 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC92973 (AccessionXP_(—)048529.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92973.

LOC93349 (Accession NP_(—)612411.2) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC93349 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93349,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93349 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17460, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LOC93349 (AccessionNP_(—)612411.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC93349.

LSM10 (Accession NP_(—)116270.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LSM10 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LSM10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LSM10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:918, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of LSM10 (AccessionNP_(—)116270.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LSM10.

Lymphotoxin alpha (tnf superfamily, member 1) (LTA, AccessionNP_(—)000586.2) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LTA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LTA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LTA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3286, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Lymphotoxin alpha(tnf superfamily, member 1) (LTA, Accession NP_(—)000586.2), a genewhich is a cytokine that in its homotrimeric form binds totnfrsf1a/tnfr1, tnfrsf1b/tnfbr and tnfrsf14/hvem. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LTA.

The function of LTA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Methyl cpg bindingprotein 2 (rett syndrome) (MECP2, Accession NP_(—)004983.1) is anotherGAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MECP2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MECP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MECP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:689, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Methyl cpg bindingprotein 2 (rett syndrome) (MECP2, Accession NP_(—)004983.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MECP2.

Meis1, myeloid ecotropic viral integration site 1 homolog (mouse)(MEIS1, Accession NP_(—)002389.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MEIS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MEIS1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEIS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12764, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Meis1, myeloidecotropic viral integration site 1 homolog (mouse) (MEIS1, AccessionNP_(—)002389.1), a gene which may regulate gene expression and controlcell differentiation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MEIS1.

The function of MEIS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1.Microfibrillar-associated protein 2 (MFAP2, Accession NP_(—)059453.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MFAP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MFAP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MFAP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2746, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition ofMicrofibrillar-associated protein 2 (MFAP2, Accession NP_(—)059453.1), agene which is a component of the elastin-associated microfibrils.Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MFAP2.

The function of MFAP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1.Microfibrillar-associated protein 2 (MFAP2, Accession NP_(—)002394.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MFAP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MFAP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MFAP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2746, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition ofMicrofibrillar-associated protein 2 (MFAP2, Accession NP_(—)002394.1), agene which is a component of the elastin-associated microfibrils.Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MFAP2.

The function of MFAP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. MGC10646 (AccessionNP_(—)116082.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGC10646 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10646, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC10646 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5646,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of MGC10646 (AccessionNP_(—)116082.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC10646.

MGC12435 (Accession NP_(—)113615.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC12435 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12435,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12435 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of MGC12435 (AccessionNP_(—)113615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC12435.

MGC13071 (Accession NP_(—)116078.2) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC13071 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13071,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13071 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of MGC13071 (AccessionNP_(—)116078.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC13071.

MGC17515 (Accession NP_(—)689684.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC17515 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC17515,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC17515 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of MGC17515 (AccessionNP_(—)689684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC17515.

MGC2306 (Accession NP_(—)002041.2) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2306 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2306,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2306 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2059, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of MGC2306 (AccessionNP_(—)002041.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2306.

MGC3101 (Accession NP_(—)076948.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3101 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3101,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3101 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of MGC3101 (AccessionNP_(—)076948.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3101.

MGC33215 (Accession NP_(—)722517.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC33215 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33215,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33215 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of MGC33215 (AccessionNP_(—)722517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC33215.

MGC33974 (Accession NP_(—)699181.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC33974 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33974,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33974 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19531, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of MGC33974 (AccessionNP_(—)699181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC33974.

MGC35440 (Accession NP_(—)694952.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC35440 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35440,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35440 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1776, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of MGC35440 (AccessionNP_(—)694952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC35440.

Molybdenum cofactor synthesis 3 (MOCS3, Accession NP_(—)055299.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOCS3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MOCS3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MOCS3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4326, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Molybdenum cofactorsynthesis 3 (MOCS3, Accession NP_(—)055299.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MOCS3.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l21 (MRPL21, Accession NP_852616.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL21 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL21, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MRPL21 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1724, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l21 (MRPL21, Accession NP_(—)852616.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL21.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l30 (MRPL30, Accession NP_660213.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL30 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL30, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MRPL30 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8553, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l30 (MRPL30, Accession NP_(—)660213.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL30.

Myosin, light polypeptide 9, regulatory (MYL9, Accession NP_852667.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYL9 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MYL9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MYL9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1500, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, lightpolypeptide 9, regulatory (MYL9, Accession NP_(—)852667.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MYL9.

Myosin, light polypeptide 9, regulatory (MYL9, Accession NP_006088.2) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYL9 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MYL9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MYL9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1500, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, lightpolypeptide 9, regulatory (MYL9, Accession NP_(—)006088.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MYL9.

Neural cell adhesion molecule 2 (NCAM2, Accession NP_(—)004531.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCAM2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NCAM2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NCAM2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15637, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Neural celladhesion molecule 2 (NCAM2, Accession NP_(—)004531.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NCAM2.

Nima (never in mitosis gene a)-related kinase 6 (NEK6, AccessionNP_(—)055212.2) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NEK6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NEK6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NEK6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1469, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Nima (never inmitosis gene a)-related kinase 6 (NEK6, Accession NP_(—)055212.2), agene which regulates nuclear and cytoplasmic aspects of the mitoticcycle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NEK6.

The function of NEK6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. NFASC (AccessionXP_(—)046808.8) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NFASC BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NFASC, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NFASC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8725, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of NFASC (AccessionXP_(—)046808.8). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NFASC.

NK4 (Accession NP_(—)004212.3) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NK4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NK4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NK4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19318, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of NK4 (AccessionNP_(—)004212.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NK4.

NP220 (Accession NP_(—)055312.2) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NP220 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NP220,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NP220 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of NP220 (AccessionNP_(—)055312.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NP220.

Neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)055108.2) is anotherGAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPTXR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NPTXR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NPTXR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3192, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Neuronal pentraxinreceptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)055108.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NPTXR.

Neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)478058.1) is anotherGAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPTXR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NPTXR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NPTXR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3192, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Neuronal pentraxinreceptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)478058.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NPTXR.

Purinergic receptor p2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 5 (P2RX5, AccessionNP_(—)778255.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P2RX5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by P2RX5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P2RX5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Purinergic receptorp2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 5 (P2RX5, Accession NP_(—)778255.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RX5.

Purinergic receptor p2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 5 (P2RX5, AccessionNP_(—)002552.2) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P2RX5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by P2RX5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P2RX5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Purinergic receptorp2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 5 (P2RX5, Accession NP_(—)002552.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RX5.

Phosphodiesterase 5a, cgmp-specific (PDE5A, Accession NP_(—)246273.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE5A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PDE5A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PDE5A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19020, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase5a, cgmp-specific (PDE5A, Accession NP_(—)246273.1), a gene which playsa role in signal transduction by regulating the intracellularconcentration of cyclic nucleotides. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PDE5A.

The function of PDE5A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Pellino homolog 2(drosophila) (PELI2, Accession NP_(—)067078.1) is another GAM83 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PELI2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPELI2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PELI2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Pellino homolog 2(drosophila) (PELI2, Accession NP_(—)067078.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PELI2.

Peptidase d (PEPD, Accession NP_(—)000276.1) is another GAM83 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PEPD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPEPD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PEPD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4327, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Peptidase d (PEPD,Accession NP_(—)000276.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PEPD.

PILRB (Accession NP_(—)778212.2) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PILRB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PILRB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PILRBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5459, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of PILRB (AccessionNP_(—)778212.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PILRB.

PILRB (Accession NP_(—)038468.3) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PILRB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PILRB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PILRBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5459, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of PILRB (AccessionNP_(—)038468.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PILRB.

Pogo transposable element with znf domain (POGZ, AccessionNP_(—)055915.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POGZ BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by POGZ,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POGZ BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11143, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Pogo transposableelement with znf domain (POGZ, Accession NP_(—)055915.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POGZ.

Polymerase (rna) ii (dna directed) polypeptide d (POLR2D, AccessionNP_(—)004796.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POLR2D BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POLR2D, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of POLR2D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4052, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (rna) ii(dna directed) polypeptide d (POLR2D, Accession NP_(—)004796.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POLR2D.

Pou domain, class 2, associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, AccessionNP_(—)006226.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POU2AF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POU2AF1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of POU2AF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16639,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class2, associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, Accession NP_(—)006226.1), a genewhich is a transcriptional coactivator that specifically associates witheither oct1 or oct2 and therefore may be associated with A form ofb-cell leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of A form of b-cell leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POU2AF1.

The function of POU2AF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Protein phosphatase 1,regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 3a (glycogen and sarcoplasmic reticulumbinding subunit, skeletal muscle) (PPP1R3A, Accession NP_(—)002702.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP1R3ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PPP1R3A, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PPP1R3A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20165, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 3a (glycogen and sarcoplasmicreticulum binding subunit, skeletal muscle) (PPP1R3A, AccessionNP_(—)002702.1), a gene which regulates phosphatase activity towardsglycogen synthase, active in skeletal muscle and therefore may beassociated with Insulin resistance and glycemia variation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofInsulin resistance and glycemia variation, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PPP1R3A.

The function of PPP1R3A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Pr domain containing 2,with znf domain (PRDM2, Accession NP_(—)056950.2) is another GAM83target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRDM2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PRDM2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PRDM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12854, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Pr domaincontaining 2, with znf domain (PRDM2, Accession NP_(—)056950.2), a genewhich plays a role in transcriptional regulation during neuronaldifferentiation and pathogenesis of retinoblastoma. and therefore may beassociated with Tumor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumor, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRDM2.

The function of PRDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Protein kinase c, nu(PRKCN, Accession NP_(—)005804.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRKCN BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRKCN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKCN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19159, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase c,nu (PRKCN, Accession NP_(—)005804.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PRKCN.

PRO0461 (Accession NP_(—)112558.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO0461 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0461,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0461 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19001, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of PRO0461 (AccessionNP_(—)112558.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0461.

Pyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase 1 (PYCR1, Accession NP_(—)008838.2) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PYCR1 BINDINGSITE1 and PYCR1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PYCR1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PYCR1 BINDING SITE1 andPYCR1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17062 and SEQ ID:7092respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition ofPyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase 1 (PYCR1, Accession NP_(—)008838.2), agene which catalyzes the NAD(P)H-dependent conversion ofpyrroline-5-carboxylate to proline. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PYCR1.

The function of PYCR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Rab11-FIP2 (AccessionNP_(—)055719.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. Rab11-FIP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Rab11-FIP2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of Rab11-FIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7165,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Rab11-FIP2(Accession NP_(—)055719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with Rab11-FIP2.

Rab39b, member ras oncogene family (RAB39B, Accession NP_(—)741995.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB39B BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB39B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB39BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14419, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Rab39b, member rasoncogene family (RAB39B, Accession NP_(—)741995.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB39B.

Rap1b, member of ras oncogene family (RAP1B, Accession NP_(—)056461.1)is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAP1BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAP1B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAP1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7459, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Rap1b, member ofras oncogene family (RAP1B, Accession NP_(—)056461.1), a gene whichinduces morphological reversion of a cell line transformed by a rasoncogene. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RAP1B.

The function of RAP1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Rap2a, member of rasoncogene family (RAP2A, Accession NP_(—)066361.1) is another GAM83target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAP2A BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RAP2A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAP2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Rap2a, member ofras oncogene family (RAP2A, Accession NP_(—)066361.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAP2A.

Ras guanyl releasing protein 2 (calcium and dag-regulated) (RASGRP2,Accession NP_(—)722541.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RASGRP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by RASGRP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASGRP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18244, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Ras guanylreleasing protein 2 (calcium and dag-regulated) (RASGRP2, AccessionNP_722541.1), a gene which promotes the exchange of ras-bound gdp bygtp. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASGRP2.

The function of RASGRP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Ras guanyl releasingprotein 2 (calcium and dag-regulated) (RASGRP2, AccessionNP_(—)005816.2) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASGRP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASGRP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASGRP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18244, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Ras guanylreleasing protein 2 (calcium and dag-regulated) (RASGRP2, AccessionNP_005816.2), a gene which promotes the exchange of ras-bound gdp bygtp. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASGRP2.

The function of RASGRP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Ring finger protein 1(RING1, Accession NP_(—)002922.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RING1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RING1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RING1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Ring finger protein1 (RING1, Accession NP_(—)002922.1), a gene which involves intranscriptional regulation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RING1.

The function of RING1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. RNF39 (AccessionNP_(—)079512.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RNF39 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RNF39,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF39 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5743, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of RNF39 (AccessionNP_(—)079512.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF39.

RNF39 (Accession NP_(—)739575.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF39 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by RNF39, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF39BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5743, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of RNF39 (AccessionNP_(—)739575.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF39.

SALPR (Accession NP_(—)057652.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SALPR BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SALPR,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SALPR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of SALPR (AccessionNP_(—)057652.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SALPR.

Spinocerebellar ataxia 1 (olivopontocerebellar ataxia 1, autosomaldominant, ataxin 1) (SCA1, Accession NP_(—)000323.1) is another GAM83target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCA1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SCA1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17933, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Spinocerebellarataxia 1 (olivopontocerebellar ataxia 1, autosomal dominant, ataxin 1)(SCA1, Accession NP_(—)000323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SCA1.

Sodium channel, nonvoltage-gated 1 alpha (SCNN1A, AccessionNP_(—)001029.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SCNN1A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCNN1A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SCNN1A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16640, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Sodium channel,nonvoltage-gated 1 alpha (SCNN1A, Accession NP_(—)001029.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCNN1A.

Sema domain, immunoglobulin domain (ig), transmembrane domain (tm) andshort cytoplasmic domain, (semaphorin) 4c (SEMA4C, AccessionNP_(—)060259.2) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SEMA4C BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEMA4C, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SEMA4C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13121, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Sema domain,immunoglobulin domain (ig), transmembrane domain (tm) and shortcytoplasmic domain, (semaphorin) 4c (SEMA4C, Accession NP_(—)060259.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SEMA4C.

Splicing factor, arginine/serine-rich 2, interacting protein (SFRS2IP,Accession NP_(—)004710.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SFRS2IP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SFRS2IP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFRS2IP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Splicing factor,arginine/serine-rich 2, interacting protein (SFRS2IP, AccessionNP_(—)004710.1), a gene which plays an essential role in pre-mRNAsplicing. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withSFRS2IP.

The function of SFRS2IP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)006270.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SIAT6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)006270.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777627.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777627.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777628.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777628.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777624.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777629.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777629.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777631.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777631.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777623.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777626.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777630.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777632.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777632.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

Sialyltransferase 6 (n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase)(SIAT6, Accession NP_(—)777625.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8130, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase 6(n-acetyllacosaminide alpha 2,3-sialyltransferase) (SIAT6, AccessionNP_(—)777625.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAT6.

SLC30A7 (Accession NP_(—)598003.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC30A7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC30A7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC30A7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of SLC30A7 (AccessionNP_(—)598003.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC30A7.

Syntrophin, gamma 2 (SNTG2, Accession NP_(—)061841.1) is another GAM83target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNTG2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNTG2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNTG2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9285, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Syntrophin, gamma 2(SNTG2, Accession NP_(—)061841.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNTG2.

Sry (sex determining region y)-box 4 (SOX4, Accession NP_003098.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOX4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SOX4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SOX4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9249, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Sry (sexdetermining region y)-box 4 (SOX4, Accession NP_(—)003098.1), a genewhich binds with high affinity to the t-cell enhancer motif5′-aacaaag-3′ motif. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SOX4.

The function of SOX4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Sry (sex determiningregion y)-box 7 (SOX7, Accession NP_(—)113627.1) is another GAM83 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOX7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySOX7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SOX7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4922, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Sry (sexdetermining region y)-box 7 (SOX7, Accession NP_(—)113627.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SOX7.

SPRR4 (Accession NP_(—)775103.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SPRR4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPRR4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPRR4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1276, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of SPRR4 (AccessionNP_(—)775103.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPRR4.

Signal recognition particle receptor (‘docking protein’) (SRPR,Accession NP_(—)003130.2) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SRPR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRPR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SRPR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14130, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Signal recognitionparticle receptor (‘docking protein’) (SRPR, Accession NP_(—)003130.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SRPR.

Sjogren syndrome antigen a1 (52 kda, ribonucleoprotein autoantigenss-a/ro) (SSA1, Accession NP_(—)003132.2) is another GAM83 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SSA1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SSA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SSA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18743, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Sjogren syndromeantigen a1 (52 kda, ribonucleoprotein autoantigen ss-a/ro) (SSA1,Accession NP_(—)003132.2), a gene which is a Minor component of Ro/SSAribonucleoprotein complexes, recognized by autoantibodies and thereforemay be associated with Systemic lupus erythematosus and sjogrensyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Systemic lupus erythematosus and sjogren syndrome., andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with SSA1.

The function of SSA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Signal transducer andactivator of transcription 1, 91 kda (STAT1, Accession NP_(—)644671.1)is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STAT1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by STAT1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of STAT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15202,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Signal transducerand activator of transcription 1, 91 kda (STAT1, Accession NP_644671.1),a gene which is involved in transcriptional regulation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAT1.

The function of STAT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. STHM (AccessionNP_(—)006447.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. STHM BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STHM, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of STHM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1189, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of STHM (AccessionNP_(—)006447.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith STHM.

Suppressor of ty 4 homolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (SUPT4H1, AccessionNP_(—)003159.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SUPT4H1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SUPT4H1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SUPT4H1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16861,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Suppressor of ty 4homolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (SUPT4H1, Accession NP_(—)003159.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SUPT4H1.

Supervillin (SVIL, Accession NP_(—)003165.1) is another GAM83 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SVIL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by SVIL, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SVILBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2228, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Supervillin (SVIL,Accession NP_(—)003165.1), a gene which binds actin, links filamentousactin with the plasma membrane; and contains putative nuclearlocalization signals. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SVIL.

The function of SVIL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Supervillin (SVIL,Accession NP_(—)068506.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SVIL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySVIL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SVIL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2228, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Supervillin (SVIL,Accession NP_(—)068506.1), a gene which binds actin, links filamentousactin with the plasma membrane; and contains putative nuclearlocalization signals. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SVIL.

The function of SVIL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. TARSH (AccessionNP_(—)079077.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TARSH BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TARSH,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TARSH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14655, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of TARSH (AccessionNP_(—)079077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TARSH.

Treacher collins-franceschetti syndrome 1 (TCOF1, AccessionNP_(—)000347.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TCOF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TCOF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TCOF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12765, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Treachercollins-franceschetti syndrome 1 (TCOF1, Accession NP_(—)000347.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TCOF1.

TD-60 (Accession NP_(—)061185.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TD-60 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TD-60,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TD-60 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17170, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of TD-60 (AccessionNP_(—)061185.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TD-60.

Trinucleotide repeat containing 6 (TNRC6, Accession NP_(—)065898.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNRC6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TNRC6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TNRC6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3142, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Trinucleotiderepeat containing 6 (TNRC6, Accession NP_(—)065898.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TNRC6.

Trinucleotide repeat containing 6 (TNRC6, Accession NP_(—)055309.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNRC6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TNRC6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TNRC6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3142, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Trinucleotiderepeat containing 6 (TNRC6, Accession NP_(—)055309.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TNRC6.

TP53I11 (Accession NP_(—)006025.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TP53I11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TP53I11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TP53I11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10684, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of TP53I11 (AccessionNP_(—)006025.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TP53I11.

Tripartite motif-containing 37 (TRIM37, Accession NP_(—)056109.1) isanother GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM37 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TRIM37, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM37BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19079, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 37 (TRIM37, Accession NP_(—)056109.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM37.

TRIP-Br2 (Accession NP_(—)055570.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRIP-Br2 BINDING SITE1 and TRIP-Br2 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by TRIP-Br2, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIP-Br2BINDING SITE1 and TRIP-Br2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1237 and SEQID:18572 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of TRIP-Br2 (AccessionNP_(—)055570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIP-Br2.

TUBA3 (Accession NP_(—)006000.2) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TUBA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TUBA3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUBA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7845, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of TUBA3 (AccessionNP_(—)006000.2), a gene which is the major constituent of microtubules.Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TUBA3.

The function of TUBA3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. TWISTNB (AccessionXP_(—)166508.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TWISTNB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TWISTNB, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TWISTNB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8569, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of TWISTNB (AccessionXP_(—)166508.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TWISTNB.

Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, AccessionNP_(—)068823.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UBE2V1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UBE2V1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBE2V1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8971, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, AccessionNP_(—)068823.1), a gene which may play a role in signaling for DNArepair. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withUBE2V1.

The function of UBE2V1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Ubiquitin-conjugatingenzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, Accession NP_(—)071887.1) is another GAM83target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBE2V1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by UBE2V1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof UBE2V1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8971, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, AccessionNP_(—)071887.1), a gene which may play a role in signaling for DNArepair. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withUBE2V1.

The function of UBE2V1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Ubiquitin-conjugatingenzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, Accession NP_(—)003340.1) is anotherGAM83target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBE2V1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by UBE2V1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof UBE2V1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8971, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, AccessionNP_(—)003340.1), a gene which may play a role in signaling for DNArepair. Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withUBE2V1.

The function of UBE2V1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Ubinuclein 1 (UBN1,Accession NP_(—)058632.1) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UBN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UBN1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of UBN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17578, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Ubinuclein 1 (UBN1,Accession NP_(—)058632.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UBN1.

WBP3 (Accession NP_(—)783863.2) is another GAM83 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WBP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WBP3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of WBP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1501, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of WBP3 (AccessionNP_(—)783863.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WBP3.

Tyrosine 3-monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-monooxygenase activation protein,gamma polypeptide (YWHAG, Accession NP_(—)036611.2) is another GAM83target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. YWHAG BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby YWHAG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of YWHAG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15404, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of Tyrosine3-monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-monooxygenase activation protein, gammapolypeptide (YWHAG, Accession NP_(—)036611.2), a gene which mediatesmitogenic signals of PDGF in vascular smooth muscle cells. Accordingly,utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with YWHAG.

The function of YWHAG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. ZFYVE26 (AccessionXP_(—)031077.1) is another GAM83 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZFYVE26 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFYVE26, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ZFYVE26 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7546, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM83 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:287.

Another function of GAM83 is therefore inhibition of ZFYVE26 (AccessionXP_(—)031077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM83 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFYVE26.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 84 (GAM84), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM84 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM84 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM84 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM84 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM84 gene encodes a GAM84 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM84 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM84precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:98, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM84 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM84 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM84 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM84 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM84 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:98, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM84folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM84 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM84 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM84 RNA is designated SEQID:204, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM84 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM84 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM84 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM84 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM84target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM84 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM84 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM84 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM84 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM84 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM84 target RNA into GAM84 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM84 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM84 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM84 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM84 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM84 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM84 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM84 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM84 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM84 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM84 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

APPD (Accession) is a GAM84 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.APPD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by APPD, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofAPPD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10016, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM84 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:204.

A function of GAM84 is therefore inhibition of APPD (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM84 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with APPD.

Digeorge syndrome critical region gene 2 (DGCR2, AccessionNM_(—)005137.1) is another GAM84 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DGCR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DGCR2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DGCR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6302, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM84 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:204.

Another function of GAM84 is therefore inhibition of Digeorge syndromecritical region gene 2 (DGCR2, Accession NM_(—)005137.1), a gene whichis putative adhesion receptor and intervenes in cell-cell or cell-matrixinteractions and therefore may be associated with Digeorge syndrome.Accordingly, utilities of GAM84 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Digeorge syndrome, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DGCR2.

The function of DGCR2 has been established by previous studies. Demczuket al. (1995) cloned 1 breakpoint in a balanced t(2;22)(q14.1;q11.1)translocation found in a daughter and her mother with DiGeorgesyndrome/velocardiofacial syndrome phenotypes (see OMIM Ref. No. 188400;Augusseau et al., 1986). They reported the isolation of a gene encodinga potential adhesion receptor protein. The gene did not encompass thebreakpoint, but its 3-prime end mapped only 10 kb telomeric to thebalanced translocation. They proposed to designate this gene as DGCR2;the TUPLE1 (OMIM Ref. No. 600237) gene isolated from the same regionwould then be DGCR1. Analysis of the DGCR2 sequence led Demczuk et al.(1995) to propose a mechanism by which the protein could be etiologic inCATCH22 (see OMIM Ref. No. 188400). The cephalic neural crest cells havebeen shown to contribute to the aorticopulmonary septation and to themorphogenesis of the thymus and parathyroids. Therefore, DiGeorgesyndrome has been classified as a neurocristopathy. Altered levels ofadhesion receptors due to haploinsufficiency for the DGCR2 protein mightinterfere with migration of neural crest cells. ADU were the initials ofa patient with DiGeorge syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 188400) in whom wasfound a balanced translocation with a breakpoint within 22q11, theshortest region of deletion overlap for this disorder. Wadey et al.(1995) isolated a P1 clone that spanned this breakpoint (also called theADU breakpoint) and used it to isolate a cDNA encoding a transmembraneprotein expressed in a wide variety of tissues. This gene, called IDD(integral membrane protein, deleted in DGS), was not disrupted by thetranslocation but mapped within 10 kb of the breakpoint. Mutationanalysis in 5 cases of DiGeorge syndrome with no previously identifiedchromosome 22 deletion yielded negative results, but a possible proteinpolymorphism was discovered. No deletions or rearrangements weredetected in these patients following analysis with markers closelyflanking the breakpoint, data that emphasized the large (over 1 Mb)interstitial deletions that are the rule in DGS. Wadey et al. (1995)speculated that, although the mutation analysis was negative, theproximity of IDD to the balanced translocation breakpoint and itsposition within the shortest region of deletion overlap indicated thatthe gene may have a role, along with other genes, in the CATCH22haploinsufficiency syndromes. The sequences of the genes cloned byDemczuk et al. (1995) and Wadey et al. (1995) are identical.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Augusseau, S.; Jouk, S.; Jalbert, P.; Prieur, M.: DiGeorge syndrome and22q11 rearrangements. (Letter) Hum. Genet. 74:206 only, 1986; and

Demczuk, S.; Aledo, R.; Zucman, J.; Delattre, O.; Desmaze, C.;Dauphinot, L.; Jalbert, P.; Rouleau, G. A.; Thomas, G.; Aurias, A.:Cloning of a balanced translocation breakpoint in the.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DGCR2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600594, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fc fragment of igg, low affinity iib, receptor for (cd32)(FCGR2B, Accession NM_(—)004001.2) is another GAM84 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FCGR2B BINDING SITE1 and FCGR2B BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby FCGR2B, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FCGR2B BINDING SITE1 andFCGR2B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19509 and SEQ ID:7555respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM84 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:204.

Another function of GAM84 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment of igg,low affinity iib, receptor for (cd32) (FCGR2B, AccessionNM_(—)004001.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM84 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FCGR2B.

FLJ11117 (Accession NM_(—)018329.1) is another GAM84 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11117 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11117,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11117 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6333, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM84 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:204.

Another function of GAM84 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11117 (AccessionNM_(—)018329.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM84 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11117.

FLJ20276 (Accession NM_(—)017738.1) is another GAM84 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20276 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20276,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20276 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11122, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM84 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:204.

Another function of GAM84 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20276 (AccessionNM_(—)017738.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM84 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20276.

FLJ30655 (Accession NM_(—)144643.1) is another GAM84 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ30655 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ30655 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ30655, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30655BINDING SITE1 and FLJ30655 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6164 and SEQID:6278 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM84 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:204.

Another function of GAM84 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30655 (AccessionNM_(—)144643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM84 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ30655.

HTRA3 (Accession NM_(—)053044.2) is another GAM84 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HTRA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HTRA3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HTRA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1600, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM84 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:204.

Another function of GAM84 is therefore inhibition of HTRA3 (AccessionNM_(—)053044.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM84 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HTRA3.

KIAA0982 (Accession NM_(—)014023.1) is another GAM84 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0982 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0982,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0982 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6334, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM84 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:204.

Another function of GAM84 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0982 (AccessionNM_(—)014023.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM84 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0982.

LOC127294 (Accession) is another GAM84 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC127294 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC127294, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC127294 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19840, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM84 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:204.

Another function of GAM84 is therefore inhibition of LOC127294(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM84 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC127294.

LOC133728 (Accession XM_(—)068500.1) is another GAM84 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC133728 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC133728, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC133728 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8467, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM84 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:204.

Another function of GAM84 is therefore inhibition of LOC133728(Accession XM_(—)068500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM84 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC133728.

LOC148918 (Accession XM_(—)086361.5) is another GAM84 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148918 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148918, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148918 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10115, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM84 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:204.

Another function of GAM84 is therefore inhibition of LOC148918(Accession XM_(—)086361.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM84 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148918.

LOC151124 (Accession XM_(—)098006.2) is another GAM84 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151124 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151124, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151124 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2757, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM84 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:204.

Another function of GAM84 is therefore inhibition of LOC151124(Accession XM_(—)098006.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM84 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151124.

Olfactory receptor, family 2, subfamily c, member 3 (OR2C3, AccessionXM_(—)060575.2) is another GAM84 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. OR2C3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OR2C3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OR2C3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15199, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM84 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:204.

Another function of GAM84 is therefore inhibition of Olfactory receptor,family 2, subfamily c, member 3 (OR2C3, Accession XM_(—)060575.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM84 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with OR2C3.

3-oxoacid coa transferase 2 (OXCT2, Accession NM_(—)022120.1) is anotherGAM84 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OXCT2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by OXCT2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OXCT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5349, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM84 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:204.

Another function of GAM84 is therefore inhibition of 3-oxoacid coatransferase 2 (OXCT2, Accession NM_(—)022120.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM84 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with OXCT2.

Ribosomal protein l13a (RPL13A, Accession NM_(—)012423.2) is anotherGAM84 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RPL13A BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RPL13A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RPL13ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3006, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM84 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:204.

Another function of GAM84 is therefore inhibition of Ribosomal proteinl13a (RPL13A, Accession NM_(—)012423.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM84include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RPL13A.

Thioredoxin 2 (TXN2, Accession NM_(—)012473.3) is another GAM84 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TXN2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTXN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TXN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12500, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM84 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:204.

Another function of GAM84 is therefore inhibition of Thioredoxin 2(TXN2, Accession NM_(—)012473.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM84include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TXN2.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 85 (GAM85), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM85 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM85 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM85 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM85 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM85 gene encodes a GAM85 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM85 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM85precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:182, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM85 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM85 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM85 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM85 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM85 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:182, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM85folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM85 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM85 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM85 RNA is designated SEQID:227, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM85 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM85 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM85 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM85 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM85target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM85 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM85 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM85 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM85 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM85 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM85 target RNA into GAM85 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM85 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM85 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM85 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM85 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM85 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM85 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM85 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM85 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM85 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM85 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

DKFZP434B044 (Accession NM_(—)031476.1) is a GAM85 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434B044 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434B044, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434B044 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7457, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM85 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:227.

A function of GAM85 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434B044 (AccessionNM_(—)031476.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM85 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DKFZP434B044.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily a, 6 (PCDHGA6, Accession NM_018919.2) isanother GAM85 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHGA6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13203, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM85 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:227.

Another function of GAM85 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin gammasubfamily a, 6 (PCDHGA6, Accession NM_(—)018919.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM85 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA6.

Protein serine kinase h1 (PSKH1, Accession NM_(—)006742.1) is anotherGAM85 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSKH1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PSKH1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSKH1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9017, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM85 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:227.

Another function of GAM85 is therefore inhibition of Protein serinekinase h1 (PSKH1, Accession NM_(—)006742.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM85 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PSKH1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 86 (GAM86), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM86 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM86 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM86 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM86 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM86 gene encodes a GAM86 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM86 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM86precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:56, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM86 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM86 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM86 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM86 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM86 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:56, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM86folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM86 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM86 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM86 RNA is designated SEQID:382, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM86 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM86 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM86 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM86 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM86target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM86 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM86 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM86 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM86 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM86 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM86 target RNA into GAM86 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM86 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM86 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM86 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM86 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM86 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM86 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM86 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM86 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM86 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM86 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

FLJ20340 (Accession) is a GAM86 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ20340 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20340, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ20340 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15070,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM86 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:382.

A function of GAM86 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20340 (Accession ).Accordingly, utilities of GAM86 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FLJ20340.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 87 (GAM87), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM87 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM87 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM87 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM87 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM87 gene encodes a GAM87 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM87 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM87precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:120, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM87 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM87 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM87 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM87 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM87 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:120, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM87folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM87 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM87 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM87 RNA is designated SEQID:366, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM87 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM87 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM87 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM87 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM87target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM87 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM87 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM87 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM87 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM87 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM87 target RNA into GAM87 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM87 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM87 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM87 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM87 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM87 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM87 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM87 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM87 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM87 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM87 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Adam-like, decysin 1 (ADAMDEC1, Accession NM_(—)014479.2) is a GAM87target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAMDEC1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ADAMDEC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADAMDEC1 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3369, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM87 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:366.

A function of GAM87 is therefore inhibition of Adam-like, decysin 1(ADAMDEC1, Accession NM_(—)014479.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM87include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ADAMDEC1.

KIAA0663 (Accession NM_(—)014827.1) is another GAM87 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0663 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0663,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0663 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2132, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM87 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:366.

Another function of GAM87 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0663 (AccessionNM_(—)014827.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM87 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0663.

KIAA1571 (Accession XM_(—)027744.1) is another GAM87 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1571 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1571,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1571 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15798, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM87 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:366.

Another function of GAM87 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1571 (AccessionXM_(—)027744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM87 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1571.

KIAA1677 (Accession XM_(—)040383.5) is another GAM87 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1677 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1677,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1677 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10201, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM87 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:366.

Another function of GAM87 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1677 (AccessionXM_(—)040383.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM87 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1677.

LOC91050 (Accession) is another GAM87 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC91050 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91050, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC91050 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7289,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM87 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:366.

Another function of GAM87 is therefore inhibition of LOC91050(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM87 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91050.

Platelet derived growth factor c (PDGFC, Accession NM_(—)016205.1) isanother GAM87 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDGFC BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PDGFC, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDGFCBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2292, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM87 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:366.

Another function of GAM87 is therefore inhibition of Platelet derivedgrowth factor c (PDGFC, Accession NM_(—)016205.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM87 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDGFC.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 88 (GAM88), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM88 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM88 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM88 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM88 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM88 gene encodes a GAM88 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM88 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:178, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:178is located at position 26570785 relative to chromosome 13.

GAM88 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM88 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM88 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM88 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM88 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:178, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM88folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM88 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA is designated SEQID:310, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM88 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM88 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM88 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM88target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM88 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM88 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM88 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM88 target RNA into GAM88 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM88 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM88 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM88 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM88 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM88 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM88 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM88 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM88 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM88 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

AIP1 (Accession NP_(—)036433.2) is a GAM88 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AIP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AIP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19267, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:310.

A function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of AIP1 (AccessionNP_(—)036433.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AIP1.

Bcl2-like 12 (proline rich) (BCL2L12, Accession NP_(—)443074.2) isanother GAM88 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCL2L12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BCL2L12, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BCL2L12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:2744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Bcl2-like 12(proline rich) (BCL2L12, Accession NP_(—)443074.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BCL2L12.

Bcl2-like 12 (proline rich) (BCL2L12, Accession NP_(—)619580.1) isanother GAM88 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCL2L12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BCL2L12, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BCL2L12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:2744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Bcl2-like 12(proline rich) (BCL2L12, Accession NP_(—)619580.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BCL2L12.

Chromosome 18 open reading frame 1 (C18orf1, Accession NP_(—)004329.1)is another GAM88 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C18orf1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C18orf1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C18orf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1225, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 18 openreading frame 1 (C18orf1, Accession NP_(—)004329.1), a gene whichdisplays selective expression, regulated spatially and temporally.Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C18orf1.

The function of C18orf1 has been established by previous studies. BycDNA selection, Yoshikawa et al. (1997) isolated several brain-derivedtranscripts on chromosome 18, including C18ORF1, which maps to 18p11.2.Yoshikawa et al. (1998) further characterized C18ORF1 and identified 2major classes of transcripts distinguished by their unique upstreamregions, with the beta variants representing N-terminal-truncatedversions of the alpha isoforms. The alpha-specific exons 1 to 3 aremissing in beta; instead, the downstream sequence of intron C is presentin the mature mRNA (exon 4a), which combines with exon 4b to create theupstream exon for beta. The differential splicing of exon 5 leads to theexpression of 2 alpha and 2 beta subclasses. Alpha-1 and beta-1 shareidentical sequences with alpha-2 and beta-2, respectively, except forthe loss of exon 5 in alpha-2 and beta-2. The differences between thealpha and the beta classes of transcripts predict 2 potentially distinctpromoters for the C18ORF1 gene. Yoshikawa et al. (1998) also presentedevidence of RNA editing in the 5-prime untranslated region of the beta-2variant. Yoshikawa et al. (1998) demonstrated that the C18ORF1transcripts display selective expression, regulated spatially andtemporally. The cortical and subcortical structures of brain appear toexpress high levels of alpha, in both fetal and adult stages. The major9-kb transcript of C18ORF1, detectable in early development in kidney,liver, and lung, is indiscernible in these tissues in the adult. Theexpression profile displayed by beta is more complex. Northern blotsgenerated from adult tissues are devoid of hybridization signals withbeta but fetal tissues exhibit a 4-kb transcript. In contrast, allsubcortical areas of adult brain show relatively intense signals at 6.8kb, implying a different mechanism of transcript processing in adultbrain structures. Northern blot analysis also detected several minorbands in the alpha and beta isoforms.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Yoshikawa, T.; Sanders, A. R.; Esterling, L. E.; Detera-Wadleigh, S. D.:Multiple transcriptional variants and RNA editing in C18orf1, a novelgene with LDLRA and transmembrane domains on 18p11.2. Genomics47:246-257, 1998; and

Yoshikawa, T.; Sanders, A. R.; Esterling, L. E.; Overharser, J.; Garnes,J. A.; Lennon, G.; Grewal, R.; Detera-Wadleigh, S. D.: Isolation ofchromosome 18- specific brain transcripts as.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of C18orf1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606571, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Calcium channel, voltage-dependent, l type, alpha 1s subunit(CACNA1S, Accession NP_(—)000060.1) is another GAM88 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CACNA1S BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CACNA1S,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CACNA1S BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:476, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, l type, alpha 1s subunit (CACNA1S, AccessionNP_(—)000060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CACNA1S.

D15Wsu75e (Accession XP_(—)039495.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. D15Wsu75e BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byD15Wsu75e, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of D15Wsu75e BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15739, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of D15Wsu75e(Accession XP_(—)039495.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with D15Wsu75e.

DKFZP434P211 (Accession NP_(—)055364.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434P211 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434P211, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434P211 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13554, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434P211(Accession NP_(—)055364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434P211.

DKFZP762N2316 (Accession XP_(—)040560.4) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP762N2316 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP762N2316, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP762N2316 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18171, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP762N2316(Accession XP_(—)040560.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP762N2316.

FLJ13105 (Accession XP_(—)291109.1) is another GAM88 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13105 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13105,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13105 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5327, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13105 (AccessionXP_(—)291109.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13105.

FLJ21458 (Accession NP_(—)079126.1) is another GAM88 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21458 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21458,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21458 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2930, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21458 (AccessionNP_(—)079126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21458.

FLJ22578 (Accession NP_(—)079140.1) is another GAM88 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22578 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ22578 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ22578, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22578BINDING SITE1 and FLJ22578 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12117 andSEQ ID:16393 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22578 (AccessionNP_(—)079140.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22578.

FLJ30794 (Accession NP_(—)689740.1) is another GAM88 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ30794 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30794,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30794 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30794 (AccessionNP_(—)689740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ30794.

FLJ34233 (Accession NP_(—)775965.1) is another GAM88 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ34233 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34233,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34233 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2585, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34233 (AccessionNP_(—)775965.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ34233.

Glucocorticoid induced transcript 1 (GLCCI1, Accession XP_166529.2) isanother GAM88 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GLCCI1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GLCCI1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GLCCI1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10955, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Glucocorticoidinduced transcript 1 (GLCCI1, Accession XP_(—)166529.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GLCCI1.

Hydroxymethylbilane synthase (HMBS, Accession NP_(—)000181.2) is anotherGAM88 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMBS BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby HMBS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMBS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12118, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Hydroxymethylbilanesynthase (HMBS, Accession NP_(—)000181.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM88 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HMBS.

Janus kinase 3 (a protein tyrosine kinase, leukocyte) (JAK3, AccessionNP_(—)000206.1) is another GAM88 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. JAK3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JAK3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of JAK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10674, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Janus kinase 3 (aprotein tyrosine kinase, leukocyte) (JAK3, Accession NP_(—)000206.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with JAK3.

Potassium large conductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily m, betamember 2 (KCNMB2, Accession NP_(—)852006.1) is another GAM88 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNMB2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by KCNMB2, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNMB2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6564, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Potassium largeconductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily m, beta member 2(KCNMB2, Accession NP_(—)852006.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KCNMB2.

Potassium large conductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily m, betamember 2 (KCNMB2, Accession NP_(—)005823.1) is another GAM88 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNMB2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by KCNMB2, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNMB2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6564, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Potassium largeconductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily m, beta member 2(KCNMB2, Accession NP_(—)005823.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KCNMB2.

LOC123722 (Accession XP_(—)058721.2) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC123722 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC123722, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC123722 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC123722(Accession XP_(—)058721.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC123722.

LOC149073 (Accession XP_(—)097577.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149073 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149073, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149073 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC149073(Accession XP_(—)097577.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149073.

LOC150174 (Accession XP_(—)086802.2) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150174 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150174, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150174 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC150174(Accession XP_(—)086802.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150174.

LOC150213 (Accession XP_(—)059324.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150213 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150213, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150213 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC150213(Accession XP_(—)059324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150213.

LOC153387 (Accession XP_(—)098369.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17717, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC153387(Accession XP_(—)098369.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153387.

LOC154222 (Accession XP_(—)098497.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154222 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154222, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154222 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18214, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC154222(Accession XP_(—)098497.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154222.

LOC157627 (Accession XP_(—)088347.2) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157627 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157627, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157627 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10850, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC157627(Accession XP_(—)088347.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157627.

LOC201173 (Accession XP_(—)113312.3) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201173 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201173, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201173 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18000, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC201173(Accession XP_(—)113312.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201173.

LOC254826 (Accession XP_(—)173188.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254826 BINDING SITE1 and LOC254826BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC254826, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254826BINDING SITE1 and LOC254826 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14223 andSEQ ID:15375 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC254826(Accession XP_(—)173188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254826.

LOC256447 (Accession XP_(—)170877.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256447 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256447, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256447 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12508, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC256447(Accession XP_(—)170877.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256447.

LOC283244 (Accession XP_(—)208583.2) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283244 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283244, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283244 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9088, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC283244(Accession XP_(—)208583.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283244.

LOC283911 (Accession XP_(—)211259.2) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283911 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283911, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283911 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11156, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC283911(Accession XP_(—)211259.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283911.

LOC284277 (Accession XP_(—)209102.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284277 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284277, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284277 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17038, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC284277(Accession XP_(—)209102.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284277.

LOC284906 (Accession XP_(—)209402.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284906 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284906, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284906 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16684, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC284906(Accession XP_(—)209402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284906.

LOC285321 (Accession XP_(—)208313.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285321 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285321, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285321 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5638, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC285321(Accession XP_(—)208313.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285321.

LOC285387 (Accession XP_(—)209588.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13211, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC285387(Accession XP_(—)209588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285387.

LOC285992 (Accession XP_(—)212126.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285992 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285992, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285992 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16051, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC285992(Accession XP_(—)212126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285992.

LOC286047 (Accession XP_(—)209872.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286047 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286047, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286047 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9088, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC286047(Accession XP_(—)209872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286047.

LOC286332 (Accession XP_(—)212273.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286332 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286332, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286332 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC286332(Accession XP_(—)212273.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286332.

LOC286333 (Accession XP_(—)212271.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286333 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286333, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286333 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC286333(Accession XP_(—)212271.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286333.

LOC338769 (Accession XP_(—)294696.2) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338769 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338769, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338769 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC338769(Accession XP_(—)294696.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338769.

LOC339556 (Accession XP_(—)290951.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339556 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339556, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339556 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8415, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC339556(Accession XP_(—)290951.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339556.

LOC339832 (Accession XP_(—)295079.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339832 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339832, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339832 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3921, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC339832(Accession XP_(—)295079.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339832.

LOC340269 (Accession XP_(—)295199.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340269 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340269, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340269 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4434, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC340269(Accession XP_(—)295199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340269.

LOC341625 (Accession XP_(—)296347.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC341625 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC341625, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC341625 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10681, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC341625(Accession XP_(—)296347.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC341625.

LOC345484 (Accession XP_(—)298816.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC345484 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC345484, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC345484 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6432, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC345484(Accession XP_(—)298816.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC345484.

LOC347939 (Accession XP_(—)029423.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347939 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347939, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347939 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14547, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC347939(Accession XP_(—)029423.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347939.

LOC348474 (Accession XP_(—)209299.2) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348474 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348474, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348474 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7632, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC348474(Accession XP_(—)209299.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348474.

LOC349059 (Accession XP_(—)302946.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349059 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349059, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349059 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18214, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC349059(Accession XP_(—)302946.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349059.

LOC349160 (Accession XP_(—)302972.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349160 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349160BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349160, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349160BINDING SITE1 and LOC349160 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1659 andSEQ ID:18539 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC349160(Accession XP_(—)302972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349160.

LOC90233 (Accession NP_(—)612356.1) is another GAM88 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90233 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90233,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90233 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11676, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC90233 (AccessionNP_(—)612356.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90233.

LOC91663 (Accession NP_(—)612382.1) is another GAM88 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91663 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91663,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91663 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3125, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of LOC91663 (AccessionNP_(—)612382.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91663.

Mesoderm development candidate 2 (MESDC2, Accession XP_(—)051854.1) isanother GAM88 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MESDC2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MESDC2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MESDC2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10030, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Mesodermdevelopment candidate 2 (MESDC2, Accession XP_(—)051854.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MESDC2.

MGC40579 (Accession NP_(—)689989.1) is another GAM88 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC40579 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40579,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40579 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17677, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of MGC40579 (AccessionNP_(—)689989.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC40579.

MGC47799 (Accession NP_(—)775816.1) is another GAM88 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC47799 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC47799,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC47799 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1116, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of MGC47799 (AccessionNP_(—)775816.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC47799.

NCYM (Accession NP_(—)006307.1) is another GAM88 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NCYM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NCy, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NCYM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3893, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of NCYM (AccessionNP_(—)006307.1), a gene which may have a functional role during normalfetal development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NCYM.

The function of NCYM has been established by previous studies. Krystalet al. (1990) demonstrated that antisense primary transcription of theMYCN oncogene (OMIM Ref. No. 164840) gives rise to stable polyadenylatedtranscripts. The antisense transcription unit, designated NCy, hassignificant overlap with MYCN, but is expressed from the opposite DNAstrand. After RNase protection and restriction mapping, Armstrong andKrystal (1992) identified a probe containing sequence unique to the MYCNlocus antisense transcript and isolated an NCYM cDNA from aneuroblastoma cell line cDNA library. The deduced 109-amino acid, 12-kDNCYM protein is encoded by 3 exons. Armstrong and Krystal (1992) usedRACE to identify 2 polyadenylation sites and multiple 5-prime ends,consistent with the results of RNase protection experiments. Thepredicted sequence contains a helix-loop-helix motif and a basic region,suggesting that NCYM may function as a DNA-binding protein. By RT- PCR,Armstrong and Krystal (1992) detected NCYM expression at varying lowlevels in fetal tissues including brain, lung, liver, and kidney,suggesting a functional role during development. By Northern blotanalysis, they detected NCYM expression at high levels in 2neuroblastoma cell lines and in a small cell lung cancer cell line. All3 of these cell lines also contained amplified MYCN. The expression ofMYCN and NCYM also appeared to be coregulated in response to retinoicacid, leading Armstrong and Krystal (1992) to suggest that NCYM shouldinvariably be amplified in tumors containing MYCN amplification.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Armstrong, B. C.; Krystal, G. W.: Isolation and characterization ofcomplementary DNA for N-cy, a gene encoded by the DNA strand opposite toN-myc. Cell Growth Differ. 3:385-390, 1992; and

Krystal, G. W.; Armstrong, B. C.; Battey, J. F.: N-myc mRNA forms anRNA-RNA duplex with endogenous antisense transcripts. Molec. Cell. Biol.10:4180-4191, 1990.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NCYM arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605374, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nudix (nucleoside diphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 4(NUDT4, Accession NP_(—)061967.2) is another GAM88 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NUDT4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUDT4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUDT4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13312, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Nudix (nucleosidediphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 4 (NUDT4, AccessionNP_(—)061967.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUDT4.

Protocadherin 10 (PCDH10, Accession NP_(—)065866.1) is another GAM88target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH10 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDH10, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDH10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17410, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 10(PCDH10, Accession NP_(—)065866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDH10.

Protocadherin 10 (PCDH10, Accession NP_(—)116586.1) is another GAM88target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH10 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDH10, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDH10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17410, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 10(PCDH10, Accession NP_(—)116586.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDH10.

Protein o-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) isanother GAM88 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POFUT1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by POFUT1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of POFUT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1461, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Proteino-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POFUT1.

PRO1768 (Accession NP_(—)054818.1) is another GAM88 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO1768 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO1768,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO1768 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of PRO1768 (AccessionNP_(—)054818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO1768.

Rab11a, member ras oncogene family (RAB11A, Accession NP_(—)004654.1) isanother GAM88 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB11A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB11A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB11ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6694, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Rab11a, member rasoncogene family (RAB11A, Accession NP_(—)004654.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB11A.

Rna binding motif protein 3 (RBM3, Accession NP_(—)006734.1) is anotherGAM88 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBM3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RBM3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RBM3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8083, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Rna binding motifprotein 3 (RBM3, Accession NP_(—)006734.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM88 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RBM3.

Sarcoma amplified sequence (SAS, Accession NP_(—)005972.1) is anotherGAM88 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SAS BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SAS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SAS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15612, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Sarcoma amplifiedsequence (SAS, Accession NP_(—)005972.1), a gene which is a member ofthe transmembrane 4 superfamily (TM4SF) and may be involved ingrowth-related cellular processes T. Accordingly, utilities of GAM88include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SAS.

The function of SAS has been established by previous studies. SAS is amember of the transmembrane 4 superfamily, all members of which have 4hydrophobic domains. This family includes various tumor-associatedantigens such as CO-029 (OMIM Ref. No. 600769), L6 (M3S1; 191155), andME491 (CD63; 155740), hematopoietic cell antigens such as CD9 (OMIM Ref.No. 143030), CD53 (OMIM Ref. No. 151525), CD37 (OMIM Ref. No.151523),and TAPA1 (OMIM Ref. No. 186845), as well as the parasitictrematode surface proteins Sm23 and Sj23. Meltzer et al. (1991)identified and partially cloned a gene that is amplified in humanmalignant fibrous histiocytoma. They demonstrated that the gene,designated sarcoma amplified sequence, is located on chromosome 12 byhybridization to a rodent/human somatic cell hybrid mapping panel. Theyfurther regionalized the assignment to 12q13-q14 by fluorescence in situhybridization. This chromosomal region is commonly involved inrearrangements in myxoid liposarcoma, benign lipoma, and uterineleiomyoma. Meltzer et al. (1991) identified SAS amplification in 5 of 29malignant fibrous histiocytoma biopsies, 4 of 12 liposarcoma biopsies,and 1 osteogenic sarcoma cell line. Since amplification of cellularoncogenes occurs frequently in human cancers, identification ofamplified genes in tumor cells is a useful approach for understandinggenetic alterations. Jankowski et al. (1995) characterized the genomicstructure of SAS and showed that it has 6 exons spanning approximately3.2 kb.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Jankowski, S. A.; De Jong, P.; Meltzer, P. S.: Genomic structure of SAS,a member of the transmembrane 4 superfamily amplified in human sarcomas.Genomics 25:501-506, 1995; and

Meltzer, P. S.; Jankowski, S. A.; Dal Cin, P.; Sandberg, A. A.; Paz, I.B.; Coccia, M. A.; Smith, S. H.: Identification and cloning of a novelamplified DNA sequence in human malignant.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SAS are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 181035, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sry (sex determining region y)-box 9 (campomelic dysplasia,autosomal sex-reversal) (SOX9, Accession NP_(—)000337.1) is anotherGAM88 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOX9 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SOX9, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SOX9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9040, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Sry (sexdetermining region y)-box 9 (campomelic dysplasia, autosomalsex-reversal) (SOX9, Accession NP_(—)000337.1), a gene which regulatesthe expression of other genes involved in chondrogenesis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SOX9.

The function of SOX9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Taf1-like rnapolymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associated factor, 210 kda(TAF1L, Accession NP_(—)722516.1) is another GAM88 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TAF1L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TAF1L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAF1L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5793, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Taf1-like rnapolymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associated factor, 210 kda(TAF1L, Accession NP_(—)722516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TAF1L.

TU12B1-TY (Accession NP_(—)057659.1) is another GAM88 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTU12B1-TY, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TU12B1-TY BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16898, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of TU12B1-TY(Accession NP_(—)057659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TU12B1-TY.

Ubiquitin specific protease 13 (isopeptidase t-3) (USP13, AccessionNP_(—)003931.1) is another GAM88 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. USP13 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by USP13, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of USP13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8813, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin specificprotease 13 (isopeptidase t-3) (USP13, Accession NP_(—)003931.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM88 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with USP13.

Zinc finger protein 211 (ZNF211, Accession XP_(—)290823.1) is anotherGAM88 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF211 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF211, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF211 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8415, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein211 (ZNF211, Accession XP_(—)290823.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF211.

Zinc finger protein 211 (ZNF211, Accession NP_(—)006376.1) is anotherGAM88 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF211 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF211, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF211 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8415, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM88 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:310.

Another function of GAM88 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein211 (ZNF211, Accession NP_(—)006376.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM88include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF211.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 89 (GAM89), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM89 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM89 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM89 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM89 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM89 gene encodes a GAM89 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM89 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM89precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:106, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM89 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM89 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM89 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM89 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM89 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:106, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM89folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM89 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM89 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM89 RNA is designated SEQID:235, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM89 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM89 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM89 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM89 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM89target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM89 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM89 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM89 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM89 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM89 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM89 target RNA into GAM89 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM89 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM89 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM89 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM89 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM89 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM89 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM89 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM89 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM89 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM89 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Ap1 gamma subunit binding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NM_(—)080550.1)is a GAM89 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AP1GBP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AP1GBP1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AP1GBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17343,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM89 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:235.

A function of GAM89 is therefore inhibition of Ap1 gamma subunit bindingprotein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NM_(—)080550.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM89 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AP1GBP1.

KIAA1244 (Accession NM_(—)020340.1) is another GAM89 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1244 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1244,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1244 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5953, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM89 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:235.

Another function of GAM89 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1244 (AccessionNM_(—)020340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM89 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1244.

LOC153218 (Accession XM_(—)087628.1) is another GAM89 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153218 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153218, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153218 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1873, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM89 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:235.

Another function of GAM89 is therefore inhibition of LOC153218(Accession XM_(—)087628.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM89 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153218.

LOC256691 (Accession) is another GAM89 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC256691 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC256691, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC256691 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16637, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM89 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:235.

Another function of GAM89 is therefore inhibition of LOC256691(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM89 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC256691.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 90 (GAM90), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM90 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM90 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM90 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM90 gene encodes a GAM90 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM90 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:131, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM90 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM90 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM90 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM90 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM90 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:131, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM90folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM90 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA is designated SEQID:374, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM90 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM90 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM90 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM90target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM90 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM90 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM90 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM90 target RNA into GAM90 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM90 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM90 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM90 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM90 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM90 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM90 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM90 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM90 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM90 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

AF020591 (Accession NM_(—)014480.1) is a GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AF020591 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AF020591,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AF020591 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16052, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

A function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of AF020591 (AccessionNM_(—)014480.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AF020591.

BANP (Accession NM_(—)017869.2) is another GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BANP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byBANP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BANP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of BANP (AccessionNM_(—)017869.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BANP.

B-cell cll/lymphoma 6 (zinc finger protein 51) (BCL6, AccessionNM_(—)001706.2) is another GAM90 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BCL6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BCL6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCL6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9018, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of B-cell cll/lymphoma6 (zinc finger protein 51) (BCL6, Accession NM_(—)001706.2), a genewhich is involved in the generation and maintenance of both T and Bcells during immune responses and therefore may be associated withB-cell non-hodgkin lymphoma, diffuse large cell lymphomas and follicularlymphomas. Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of B-cell non-hodgkin lymphoma, diffuse large celllymphomas and follicular lymphomas, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BCL6.

The function of BCL6 has been established by previous studies.Chromosomal translocations involving chromosome 3q27 and immunoglobulingene regions are among the most common rearrangements in B-cellnon-Hodgkin lymphoma. Using a probe from the immunoglobulin heavy chainjoining region locus (OMIM Ref. No. 147010), Baron et al. (1993)isolated genomic clones from a bacteriophage lambda library preparedfrom a lymphoma characterized by a translocation t(3;14)(q27;q32).Normal chromosome 3 sequences and the reciprocal breakpoint junctionwere isolated. DNA probes on each side of the chromosome 3 breakpointhybridized at high stringency to the DNA of various mammalian species,demonstrating evolutionary conservation. A probe made from partial cDNAclones isolated from a T-cell line hybridized the genomic DNA from bothsides of the chromosome 3 breakpoint, indicating that the t(3;14) isassociated with a break within the gene on chromosome 3. In situchromosomal hybridization revealed that the same gene is involved in thet(3;22)(q27;q11). Preliminary nucleotide sequencing showed no identityof the cDNA to gene sequences in available data banks. Baron et al.(1993) proposed the name B-cell lymphoma-6 (BCL6) for this gene, whichthey presumed plays a role in the pathogenesis of certain B-celllymphomas. Ye et al. (1993) cloned the BCL6 gene.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of BCL6.Ichii et al. (2002) observed that the percentage of CD8 (see OMIM Ref.No. 186910)-positive T cells with a memory phenotype was lower in Bcl6-/- mice than in wildtype mice, while the percentage of activated Tcells was the same. Transgenic mice and ‘rescued’ Bcl6 -/- miceexpressing the Bcl6 transgene specifically in T cells had levels ofmemory CD8 cells like those of wildtype mice. After antigenicstimulation, memory CD8 cells, which express CD44 (OMIM Ref. No.107269), Ly6C (see OMIM Ref. No. LY6D; 606204), CD122 (OMIM Ref. No.146710), and Bcl2 (OMIM Ref. No. 151430), differentiated into effectorcells more rapidly than nonmemory CD8 cells in wildtype mice. Analysisof CD8-positive T-cell proliferation indicated that memory-type CD8cells proliferated through a homeostatic mechanism in a Bcl6-dependentmanner in the lymphopenic environment of very young mouse spleens. Ichiiet al. (2002) concluded that BCL6 is involved in the generation andmaintenance of both T and B cells during immune responses.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for BCL6 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

y, B. H.; Rao, P. H.; Chaganti, R. S. K.; Dalla-Favera, R.: Cloning ofbcl-6, the locus involved in chromosome translocations affecting band3q27 in B-cell lymphoma. Cancer Res. 53:2732-2735, 1993; and

Ichii, H.; Sakamoto, A.; Hatano, M.; Okada, S.; Toyama, H.; Taki, S.;Arima, M.; Kuroda, Y.; Tokuhisa, T.: Role of Bcl-6 in the generation andmaintenance of memory CD8+ T cells. Natu.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BCL6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 109565, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cold autoinflammatory syndrome 1 (CIAS1, AccessionNM_(—)004895.2) is another GAM90 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CIAS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CIAS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CIAS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19841, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of Coldautoinflammatory syndrome 1 (CIAS1, Accession NM_(—)004895.2), a genewhich may mediate protein-protein interactions; contains a leucine richrepeat and therefore may be associated with Familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome, muckle-wells syndrome. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM90 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome, muckle-wells syndrome, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CIAS1.

The function of CIAS1 has been established by previous studies. In apositional cloning effort to identify the gene mutated in familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome and Muckle-Wells syndrome, both of which mapto 1q44, Hoffman et al. (2001) cloned and characterized the CIAS1 gene,so named for ‘cold- induced autoinflammatory syndrome.’ The full-lengthcDNA corresponds to a 9-exon gene encoding an open reading frame of3,105 basepairs with 2 potential start codons in exon 1, with the secondstart codon meeting more Kozak criteria, and a stop codon at exon 9.Northern blot analysis identified a broad mRNA band of approximately 4kb expressed at a low level in peripheral blood leukocytes; little or noexpression was detectable in other tissues. Further analysis revealedextensive alternative splicing of exons 4 through 8 that resulted inmRNAs ranging from 3,315 to 4,170 bp, consistent with the Northern blotanalysis. The predicted protein encoded by the first splice form ofCIAS1 (exons 1-3, 5, and 7-9), called cryopyrin, consists of 920 aminoacids with a size of 105.7 kD and a PI of 6.16. The protein sequencecontains several distinct motifs including a pyrin domain in the aminoterminus (amino acids 13 through 83), a central nucleotide- binding site(NACHT subfamily) domain in exon 3 (amino acids 217 to 533), and aC-terminal leucine-rich repeat domain containing 7 leucine- rich repeats(amino acids 697 through 920). No nuclear localization signals wereidentified and no clear transmembrane regions were found. The largestprotein potentially encoded by the 9 exons of CIAS1 consists of 1,034amino acids with a size of 117.9 kD and 11 C-terminal leucine-richrepeats. Hoffman et al. (2001) suggested that cryopyrin is a signalingprotein involved in the regulation of apoptosis. Dode et al. (2002)identified CIAS1 mutations, all located in exon 3, in 9 unrelatedfamilies with MWS and in 3 unrelated families with familial coldurticaria (FCU), originating from France, England, and Algeria. Fivemutations were novel. The R260W mutation (606416.0005) was identified in2 families with MWS and in 2 families with FCU, of different ethnicorigins, thereby demonstrating that a single CIAS1 mutation may causeboth syndromes. This result indicated that modifier genes are involvedin determining either an MWS or an FCU phenotype. The finding of theG569R mutation (606416.0006) in asymptomatic individuals furtheremphasized the importance of a modifier gene (or genes) in determiningdisease phenotype. The authors suggested that identification ofmodifiers was likely to have significant therapeutic implications forthese severe diseases.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dode, C.; Le Du, N.; Cuisset, L.; Letourneur, F.; Berthelot, J.-M.;Vaudour, G.; Meyrier, A.; Watts, R. A.; Scott, D. G. I.; Nicholls, A.;Granel, B.; Frances, C.; Garcier, F.; Edery, P.; Boulinguez, S.;Domergues, J.-P.; Delpech, M.; Grateau, G.: New mutations of CIAS1 thatare responsible for Muckle-Wells syndrome and familial cold urticaria: anovel mutation underlies both syndromes. Am. J. Hum. Genet.70:1498-1506, 2002; and

Hoffman, H. M.; Mueller, J. L.; Broide, D. H.; Wanderer, A. A.;Kolodner, R. D.: Mutation of a new gene encoding a putative pyrin-likeprotein causes familial cold autoinflammatory syn.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CIAS1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606416, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ccctc-binding factor (zinc finger protein)-like (CTCFL,Accession NM_(—)080618.2) is another GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CTCFL BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CTCFL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTCFL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16845, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of Ccctc-bindingfactor (zinc finger protein)-like (CTCFL, Accession NM_(—)080618.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CTCFL.

DKFZp434O0515 (Accession NM_(—)178123.1) is another GAM90 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434O0515 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434O0515, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434O0515 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12460, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434O0515(Accession NM_(—)178123.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434O0515.

E2IG4 (Accession NM_(—)015516.1) is another GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. E2IG4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by E2IG4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of E2IG4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10835, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of E2IG4 (AccessionNM_(—)015516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith E2IG4.

Estrogen receptor binding site associated, antigen, 9 (EBAG9, AccessionNM_(—)004215.2) is another GAM90 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EBAG9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EBAG9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EBAG9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:768, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of Estrogen receptorbinding site associated, antigen, 9 (EBAG9, Accession NM_(—)004215.2), agene which suppresses cell proliferation and induces apoptotic celldeath and therefore may be associated with Cancer and tumorinvasiveness. Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Cancer and tumor invasiveness, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EBAG9.

The function of EBAG9 has been established by previous studies. Watanabeet al. (1998) used the CpG-GBS (genomic binding site) method to isolatenovel estrogen-responsive genes. By screening a breast cancer cDNAlibrary with the ESR- binding fragments isolated from the CpG islandlibrary, they isolated cDNAs encoding EBAG9, GRIN2D (OMIM Ref. No.602717), and COX7A2L (OMIM Ref. No. 605771), which the authors termedEB9, EB11, and EB1 (or COX7RP), respectively. EBAG9 encodes a deduced214-amino acid protein. Northern blot analysis revealed expression of a1.8-kb transcript in endometrial carcinoma and breast cancer cell linesand, to a lesser extent, in an osteosarcoma cell line. Gel mobilityshift analysis confirmed that the ERE of EBAG9 binds to ESR. Northernblot analysis detected an upregulation of EBAG9 after estrogen treatmentof a breast cancer cell line. Ikeda et al. (2000) noted that EBAG9 isidentical with RCAS1, a human cancer cell surface antigen isolated byNakashima et al. (1999). Ikeda et al. (2000) determined that the 5-primeflanking region of EBAG9 is 65% GC-rich, lacks a TATA motif, andcontains a perfect palindromic ERE element at -60 to -48 upstream of thetranscription initiation site. Promoter analysis revealed that the ERE-containing region can respond to estrogen in a breast cancer cell line.Electrophoretic mobility shift and supershift analysis demonstrated thatESR1 (OMIM Ref. No. 133430) is involved in binding to the ERE element.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Watanabe, T.; Inoue, S.; Hiroi, H.; Orimo, A.; Kawashima, H.; Muramatsu,M.: Isolation of estrogen-responsive genes with a CpG island library.Molec. Cell. Biol. 18:442-449, 1998; and

Ikeda, K.; Sato, M.; Tsutsumi, O.; Tsuchiy, F.; Tsuneizumi, M.; Emi, M.;Imoto, I.; Inazawa, J.; Muramatsu, M.; Inoue, S.: Promoter analysis andchromosomal mapping of human EBAG9 gene.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EBAG9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605772, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ13964 (Accession ) is another GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13964 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13964,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13964 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10501, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13964(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13964.

FLJ21916 (Accession) is another GAM90 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ21916 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21916, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ21916 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6125,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21916(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21916.

Grb2-associated binding protein 2 (GAB2, Accession NM_(—)080491.1) isanother GAM90 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAB2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GAB2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GAB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12509, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of Grb2-associatedbinding protein 2 (GAB2, Accession NM_(—)080491.1), a gene which act asadapters for transmitting various signals. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM90 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GAB2.

The function of GAB2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Glycoprotein arepetitions predominant (GARP, Accession NM_(—)005512.1) is anotherGAM90 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GARP BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GARP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GARP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein arepetitions predominant (GARP, Accession NM_(—)005512.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GARP.

HCC8 (Accession NM_(—)016516.1) is another GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HCC8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HCC8, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HCC8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19979, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of HCC8 (AccessionNM_(—)016516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HCC8.

HMP19 (Accession NM_(—)015980.1) is another GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HMP19 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HMP19,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMP19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1334, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of HMP19 (AccessionNM_(—)015980.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HMP19.

Interferon regulatory factor 1 (IRF1, Accession NM_(—)002198.1) isanother GAM90 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IRF1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by IRF1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IRF1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:622, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of Interferonregulatory factor 1 (IRF1, Accession NM_(—)002198.1), a gene whichspecifically binds to the upstream regulatory region of type i ifn andifn-inducible mhc class i genes and therefore may be associated withGastric cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Gastric cancer, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with IRF1.

The function of IRF1 has been established by previous studies. In thecourse of studies of the regulation of type I interferon gene expression(147660, 147640), Miyamoto et al. (1988) identified a nuclear factor,termed interferon regulatory factor-1 (IRF1), that binds to the upstreamcis elements of both the interferon-alpha and the interferon-beta genes.It was found that IRF1 functions as a transcriptional activator for thetype I IFN genes (Harada et al., 1990). Harada et al. (1989) found thatanother factor, IRF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 147576), apparently antagonizes theIRF1 effect by competing for the same cis elements. By linkage studiesusing RFLPs, the IRF1 gene was assigned to 5q23-q31. To assess thepossible role of IRF1 in the regulation of cell growth anddifferentiation, Yamada et al. (1991) generated transgenic mice carryingthe human IRF1 gene, the constitutive expression of which was driven ata high level by the juxtaposed human immunoglobulin heavy-chainenhancer. They found that these transgenic mice showed a dramaticreduction in the number of B lymphocytes. Itoh et al. (1991) also mappedIRF1 to chromosome 5 by analysis of mouse-human somatic cell hybrids.Loss of heterozygosity (LOH) at the IRF1 locus occurs frequently inhuman gastric cancer (OMIM Ref. No. 137215) (Tamura et al., 1996).Nozawa et al. (1998) identified a point mutation in a human gastriccancer cell line (147575.0001) that changed methionine at codon 8 toleucine and produced an IRF1 protein with reduced transcriptionalactivity, but unaltered DNA-binding activity. In addition, Harada et al.(1994) had observed alternative splicing of IRF1 mRNA, producingnonfunctional IRF1 protein at high frequencies in patients withmyelodysplastic syndrome and acute myelogenous leukemia

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of IRF1.Ko et al. (2002) noted that Irf1 -/- mice are deficient in Inos (OMIMRef. No. 163730), Il12b (OMIM Ref. No. 161561), Cd8 (see OMIM Ref. No.186910)-positive T cells, and natural killer (NK) cells, whereas Irf2-/- mice are deficient in NK cells and have dysregulated Il12binduction. Icsbp (OMIM Ref. No. 601565) -/- mice are deficient in Il12b,Irf2, and reactive oxygen intermediates (ROIs). The Irf1, Irf2, andIcsbp genes are all inducible by gamma-interferon (Ifng; 147570). Irf1-,Irf2-, and Icsbp-deficient mouse strains have varying susceptibility todifferent intracellular bacterial and protozoan pathogens. Ko et al.(2002) determined that Irf1 -/- mice are highly susceptible to fatalliver damage from Brucella abortus, the causative agent of brucellosis,which manifests as arthritis, endocarditis, and meningitis in humans. Incontrast, Irf2 -/- mice are highly resistant to Brucella, whereas Icsbp-/- mice maintain a plateau of infection similar to that seen in Il12b-/- mice. The authors concluded that IL12, reactive nitrogenintermediates, and ROIs are probably crucial immune components inresistance to Brucella infection.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for IRF1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Yamada, G.; Ogawa, M.; Akagi, K.; Miyamoto, H.; Nakano, N.; Itoh, S.;Miyazaki, J.; Nishikawa, S.; Yamamura, K.; Taniguchi, T.: Specificdepletion of the B-cell population induced by aberrant expression ofhuman interferon regulatory factor 1 gene in transgenic mice. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 88:532-536, 1991. ; and

Ko, J.; Gendron-Fitzpatrick, A.; Splitter, G. A.: Susceptibility of IFNregulatory factor-1 and IFN consensus sequence binding protein-deficientmice to brucellosis. J. Immun. 168:2433.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IRF1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147575, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA0280 (Accession XM_(—)166238.1) is another GAM90 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0280 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIAA0280, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0280 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5713, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0280 (AccessionXM_(—)166238.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0280.

KIAA1219 (Accession XM_(—)028835.7) is another GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1219 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1219,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1219 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9549, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1219 (AccessionXM_(—)028835.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1219.

KIAA1340 (Accession XM_(—)044836.7) is another GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1340 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1340,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1340 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17198, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1340 (AccessionXM_(—)044836.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1340.

KIAA1715 (Accession XM_(—)042834.2) is another GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1715 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1715,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1715 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2627, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1715 (AccessionXM_(—)042834.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1715.

LOC124446 (Accession XM_(—)058805.5) is another GAM90 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC124446 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC124446, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC124446 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14538, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of LOC124446(Accession XM_(—)058805.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC124446.

LOC147685 (Accession) is another GAM90 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC147685 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC147685, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC147685 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15549, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of LOC147685(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC147685.

LOC148508 (Accession) is another GAM90 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC148508 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC148508, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC148508 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16878, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of LOC148508(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC148508.

LOC150998 (Accession) is another GAM90 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC150998 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC150998, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC150998 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18871, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of LOC150998(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC150998.

LOC159199 (Accession) is another GAM90 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC159199 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC159199, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC159199 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16647, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of LOC159199(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC159199.

LOC199786 (Accession) is another GAM90 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC199786 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC199786, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC199786 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:5506, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of LOC199786(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC199786.

LOC200205 (Accession XM_(—)114152.1) is another GAM90 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200205 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200205, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200205 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13733, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of LOC200205(Accession XM_(—)114152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200205.

LOC220522 (Accession XM_(—)018306.6) is another GAM90 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220522 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220522, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220522 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10285, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of LOC220522(Accession XM_(—)018306.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220522.

LOC222803 (Accession) is another GAM90 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC222803 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC222803, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC222803 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:2424, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of LOC222803(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC222803.

LOC254132 (Accession) is another GAM90 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC254132 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC254132, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC254132 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16296, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of LOC254132(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC254132.

LOC257554 (Accession) is another GAM90 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC257554 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC257554, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC257554 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13098, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of LOC257554(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC257554.

LOC51279 (Accession NM_(—)016546.1) is another GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC51279 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51279,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51279 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of LOC51279 (AccessionNM_(—)016546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51279.

LOC80298 (Accession NM_(—)025198.2) is another GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC80298 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC80298,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC80298 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of LOC80298 (AccessionNM_(—)025198.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC80298.

LOC91660 (Accession) is another GAM90 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC91660 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91660, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC91660 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10541,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of LOC91660(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91660.

MGC1203 (Accession NM_(—)024296.1) is another GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC1203 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC1203,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC1203 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6223, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of MGC1203 (AccessionNM_(—)024296.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC1203.

MGC3035 (Accession NM_(—)024293.1) is another GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3035 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3035,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3035 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11606, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of MGC3035 (AccessionNM_(—)024293.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3035.

MIR16 (Accession NM_(—)016641.2) is another GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MIR16 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MIR16,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIR16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3695, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of MIR16 (AccessionNM_(—)016641.2), a gene which is a membrane interacting protein.Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MIR16.

The function of MIR16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Nuclear factor(erythroid-derived 2)-like 1 (NFE2L1, Accession NM_(—)003204.1) isanother GAM90 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NFE2L1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NFE2L1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NFE2L1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19520, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM90 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear factor(erythroid-derived 2)-like 1 (NFE2L1, Accession NM_(—)003204.1), a genewhich may regulate expression of ferritin genes. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM90 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NFE2L1.

The function of NFE2L1 has been established by previous studies. Chan etal. (1993) devised a complementation assay in yeast to clone mammaliantranscription activators and used it to identify a distinct human bZIPtranscription factor, NFE2L1, which they designated NRF1 (NFE2-relatedfactor-1) because of its similarities to NFE2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601490).Chan et al. (1995) showed that the NFE2L1 gene encodes a 742-amino acidprotein with a different molecular weight than either the p45 subunit(NFE2) or the Maf protein subunit (MafF, MafG (OMIM Ref. No. 602020), orMafK (OMIM Ref. No. 600197)) of nuclear factor erythroid-2. Chan et al.(1993) found that NFE2L1 activates transcription via NFE2-binding sitesin yeast cells. The ubiquitous expression pattern of NFE2L1 and therange of promoters containing the NFE2-binding motif suggested that thisgene may play a role in the regulation of heme synthesis and ferritingenes

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NFE2L1.To determine the function of Nrf1, Chan et al. (1998) disrupted themouse gene by homologous recombination. Heterozygous Nfr1 mutant micedeveloped normally, were fertile, and showed no obvious abnormalities.Mice homozygous for the Nrf1 mutation suffered from anemia as a resultof abnormal fetal liver erythropoiesis and died in utero at mid-lategestation. The authors did not detect defects in globin gene expression.Abnormal red cell production appeared to result from a defect in thefetal liver microenvironment specific for erythroid cells. Chan et al.(1998) suggested that target genes regulated by Nrf1 play an essentialrole during fetal liver hematopoiesis.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NFE2L1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chan, J. Y.; Kwong, M.; Lu, R.; Chang, J.; Wang, B.; Yen, T. S. B.; Kan,Y. W.: Targeted disruption of the ubiquitous CNC-bZIP transcriptionfactor, Nrf-1, results in anemia and embryonic lethality in mice. EMBOJ. 17:1779-1787, 1998; and

Chan, J. Y.; Han, X.-L.; Kan, Y. W.: Cloning of Nrf1, an NF-E2-relatedtranscription factor, by genetic selection in yeast. Proc. Nat. Acad.Sci. 90: 11371-11375, 1993.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NFE2L1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 163260, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Neuroligin 1 (NLGN1, Accession NM_(—)014932.1) is anotherGAM90 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NLGN1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by NLGN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NLGN1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8799, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM90 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of Neuroligin 1(NLGN1, Accession NM_(—)014932.1), a gene which may trigger the de novoformation of presynaptic structure. Accordingly, utilities of GAM90include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NLGN1.

The function of NLGN1 has been established by previous studies.Neurexins (see OMIM Ref. No. NRXN1; 600565) are neuronal cell surfaceproteins first identified in rat brain with hundreds of isoformsgenerated by alternative splicing. Ichtchenko et al. (1995) describedneuroligin I, a neuronal cell surface protein that is enriched in ratsynaptic plasma membranes and acts as a splice site-specific ligand forbeta-neurexins. (Each of 3 genes encoding neurexins-NRXN1, NRXN2, andNRXN3-has 2 independent promoters and generates 2 classes of mRNAs. Thelonger mRNAs encode alpha-neurexins and the shorter mRNAsbeta-neurexins.) Neuroligin I binds to beta-neurexins only if they lackan insert in the alternatively spliced sequence of the G domain, and notif they contain an insert. The extracellular sequence of rat neuroliginI is composed of a catalytically inactive esterase domain homologous toacetylcholinesterase. Ichtchenko et al. (1995) used in situhybridization to demonstrate that alternative splicing of neurexins atthe binding site recognized by neuroligin I is highly regulated. Thesefindings support a model whereby alternative splicing of neurexinscreates a family of cell surface receptors that confer interactivespecificity on their resident neurons. Using an in vitro system,Scheiffele et al. (2000) demonstrated that mouse neuroligin-1 and -2,postsynaptically localized proteins, can trigger the de novo formationof presynaptic structure. Nonneuronal cells engineered to expressneuroligins induced morphologic and functional presynapticdifferentiation in contacting axons. This activity could be inhibited byaddition of a soluble version of beta-neurexin. Furthermore, addition ofsoluble beta-neurexin to a coculture of defined pre- and postsynapticcentral nervous system (CNS) neurons inhibited synaptic vesicleclustering in axons contacting target neurons. These results suggestedthat neuroligins are part of the machinery employed during the formationand remodeling of CNS synapses.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ichtchenko, K.; Hata, Y.; Nguyen, T.; Ullrich, B.; Missler, M.; Moomaw,C.; Sudhof, T. C.: Neuroligin 1: a splice site-specific ligand forbeta-neurexins. Cell 81:435-443, 1995; and

Scheiffele, P.; Fan, J.; Choih, J.; Fetter, R.; Serafini, T.: Neuroliginexpressed in nonneuronal cells triggers presynaptic development incontacting axons. Cell 101:657-669, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NLGN1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600568, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Neurexin 2 (NRXN2, Accession NM_(—)138732.1) is another GAM90target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NRXN2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NRXN2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NRXN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10578, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of Neurexin 2 (NRXN2,Accession NM_(—)138732.1), a gene which may be involved in cellrecognition, cell adhesion, and may mediate intracellular signaling.Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NRXN2.

The function of NRXN2 has been established by previous studies.Neurexins are polymorphic cell surface proteins that are expressed inneurons. Neurexin II is 1 of 3 rat neurexin genes identified byUshkaryov et al. (1992). Each gene contains 2 promoters that directsynthesis of alpha- and beta- neurexins. By analysis of a 1.2-Mb regionflanking the MEN1 (OMIM Ref. No. 131100) locus on 11q13, Bergman et al.(1999) identified MCG36, a human gene similar to rat neurexin II-alpha.By genomic sequence analysis, Tabuchi and Sudhof (2002) determined thatthe NRXN2 gene contains 23 exons, has very large introns, and spans 106kb, making it a relatively small gene compared to NRXN1 (OMIM Ref. No.600565) and NRXN3. Exon 1 is more than 2 kb and encodes the first LNSdomain and the first EGF-like repeat of alpha-neurexins. Other exons areaverage in size, with the remaining LNS domains interrupted by at least1 intron, whereas all EGF-like repeats are encoded in single exons. Thelast exon, also relatively large, encodes the transmembrane region andcytoplasmic tail. Tabuchi and Sudhof (2002) also described a number ofneurexin splice sites.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bergman, L.; Silins, G.; Grimmond, S.; Hummerich, H.; Stewart, C.;Little, P.; Hayward, N.: A 500-kb sequence-ready cosmid contig andtranscript map of the MEN1 region on 11q13. Genomics 55:49-56, 1999; and

Tabuchi, K.; Sudhof, T. C.: Structure and evolution of neurexin genes:insight into the mechanism of alternative splicing. Genomics 79:849-859,2002.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NRXN2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600566, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Numb homolog (drosophila) (NUMB, Accession NM_(—)003744.3) isanother GAM90 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NUMB BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NUMB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUMBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13662, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM90 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of Numb homolog(drosophila) (NUMB, Accession NM_(—)003744.3), a gene which may act ingenerating asymmetric cell division during neurogenesisand is stronglysimilar to murine Numb. Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NUMB.

The function of NUMB has been established by previous studies. DuringDrosophila neurogenesis, differential partitioning of the ‘Numb’ (dNumb)gene product is necessary for daughter cells to adopt distinct fates.Numb is thought to act by causing a bias in the cell-cell interactionmediated by Notch (see OMIM Ref. No. JAG2; 602570). Zhong et al. (1996)isolated cDNAs encoding mouse Numb (mNumb). The N-terminal region of thededuced 593-amino acid mouse protein contains a predictedphosphotyrosine-binding domain and shares 63% identity with dNumb. TheC-terminal half shows little similarity with dNumb and includes aproline-rich segment with potential SH3-binding sites.Immunofluorescence experiments revealed that mNumb is asymmetricallylocalized to the apical membrane of dividing ventricular neuralprogenitors during mouse cortical neurogenesis. However, unlike dNumb,there was no correlation between cleavage planes and mNumb localizationat the apical cell membrane in anaphase ventricular cells. Zhong et al.(1996) expressed mNumb in Drosophila embryos and found that it localizedasymmetrically in dividing neural precursors and rescued the Numb mutantphenotype. Yeast 2-hybrid assays and in vitro binding experimentsdemonstrated that mNumb can physically interact with the intracellulardomain of mouse Notch1 (OMIM Ref. No. 190198). The authors concludedthat shared molecular mechanisms generate asymmetric cell divisionsduring neurogenesis of vertebrates and invertebrates. Salcini et al.(1997) reported that both the NUMB and NUMB-like (NUMBL; 604018)proteins bind to the EH protein-protein interaction domain found inEPS15 (OMIM Ref. No. 600051) and other proteins. Coimmunoprecipitationstudies demonstrated that NUMB and EPS15 are associated in vivo. Thisassociation appears to be mediated by an interaction between the EHdomain of EPS15 and an asn-pro-phe (NPF) motif located near the Cterminus of NUMB.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Salcini, A. E.; Confalonieri, S.; Doria, M.; Santolini, E.; Tassi, E.;Minenkova, O.; Cesareni, G.; Pelicci, P. G.; Di Fiore, P. P.: Bindingspecificity and in vivo targets of the EH domain, a novelprotein-protein interaction module. Genes Dev. 11:2239-2249, 1997; and

Zhong, W.; Feder, J. N.; Jiang, M.-M.; Jan, L. Y.; Jan, Y. N.:Asymmetric localization of a mammalian Numb homolog during mousecortical neurogenesis. Neuron 17:43-53, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NUMB arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603728, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Parvin, alpha (PARVA, Accession NM_(—)018222.2) is anotherGAM90 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PARVA BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PARVA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PARVABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14808, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM90 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of Parvin, alpha(PARVA, Accession NM_(—)018222.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PARVA.

PRO1496 (Accession NM_(—)018603.1) is another GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO1496 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO1496,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO1496 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1444, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of PRO1496 (AccessionNM_(—)018603.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO1496.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, AccessionNM_(—)007050.3) is another GAM90 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, Accession NM_(—)007050.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRT.

V-rel reticuloendotheliosis viral oncogene homolog b, nuclear factor ofkappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in b-cells 3 (avian) (RELB,Accession NM_006509.1) is another GAM90 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. RELB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RELB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RELB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9956, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of V-relreticuloendotheliosis viral oncogene homolog b, nuclear factor of kappalight polypeptide gene enhancer in b-cells 3 (avian) (RELB, AccessionNM_(—)006509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RELB.

Rho-associated, coiled-coil containing protein kinase 2 (ROCK2,Accession NM_(—)004850.2) is another GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ROCK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ROCK2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ROCK2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4807, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of Rho-associated,coiled-coil containing protein kinase 2 (ROCK2, Accession NM_004850.2),a gene which regulates cytokinesis, smooth muscle contraction, theformation of actin stress fibers and focal adhesions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ROCK2.

The function of ROCK2 has been established by previous studies. ROCK2 isa serine/threonine kinase that regulates cytokinesis, smooth musclecontraction, the formation of actin stress fibers and focal adhesions,and the activation of the c- fos (OMIM Ref. No. 164810) serum responseelement. ROCK2, which is an isozyme of ROCK1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601702), isa target for the small GTPase Rho (e.g., 165390). Nakamura et al. (2001)studied the role of Rho in the migration of corneal epithelial cells inrabbit. They detected both ROCK1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601702) and ROCK2 in thecorneal epithelium at protein and mRNA levels. They found that exoenzymeC3, a Rho inhibitor, inhibits corneal epithelial migration in adose-dependent manner and prevents the stimulatory effect of the Rhoactivator lysophosphatidic acid (LPA). Both cytochalasin B, an inhibitorof actin filament assembly, and ML7, an inhibitor of myosin light chainkinase, also prevent LPA stimulation of epithelial migration. Theauthors suggested that Rho mediates corneal epithelial migration inresponse to external stimuli by regulating the organization of the actincytoskeleton. Rao et al. (2001) investigated the role of Rho kinase inthe modulation of aqueous humor outflow facility. The treatment of humantrabecular meshwork and canal of Schlemm cells with a Rhokinase-specific inhibitor led to significant but reversible changes incell shape and decreased actin stress fibers, focal adhesions, andprotein phosphotyrosine staining. Based on the Rho kinase inhibitor-induced changes in myosin light chain phosphorylation and actomyosinorganization, the authors suggested that cellular relaxation and loss ofcell-substratum adhesions in the human trabecular meshwork and canal ofSchlemm cells could result in either increased paracellular fluid flowacross the canal of Schlemm or altered flow pathway through thejuxtacanalicular tissue, thereby lowering resistance to outflow. Theysuggested Rho kinase as a potential target for the development of drugsto modulate intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nakamura, M.; Nagano, T.; Chikama, T.; Nishida, T.: Role of the smallGTP-binding protein Rho in epithelial cell migration in the rabbitcornea. Invest. Ophthal. Vis. Sci. 42:941-947, 2001; and

Rao, P. V.; Deng, P.-F.; Kumar, J.; Epstein, D. L.: Modulation ofaqueous humor outflow facility by the Rho kinase-specific inhibitorY-27632. Invest. Ophthal. Vis. Sci. 42:1029-1037.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ROCK2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604002, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Wingless-type mmtv integration site family, member 10b(WNT10B, Accession NM_(—)003394.2) is another GAM90 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WNT10B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WNT10B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WNT10B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5168, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM90 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:374.

Another function of GAM90 is therefore inhibition of Wingless-type mmtvintegration site family, member 10b (WNT10B, Accession NM_(—)003394.2),a gene which is a ligand for members of the frizzled family of seventransmembrane receptors and may be a signaling molecule. Accordingly,utilities of GAM90 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with WNT10B.

The function of WNT10B has been established by previous studies. Severalmembers of the Wnt gene family have been shown to cause mammary tumorsin mice. Using degenerate primer PCR on human genomic DNA and specificPCR of cDNA libraries, Bui et al. (1997) isolated a Wnt gene that hadnot previously been described in human. It is the human homolog of mouseWnt10b, which had been shown to be one of the oncogenes cooperating withFGF3 (OMIM Ref. No. 164950) in the development of mouse mammary tumorvirus (MMTV)-induced mammary carcinomas in mice. The human WNT10Bsequence is 88 and 95% identical to the murine gene at nucleotide andamino acid levels, respectively. By YAC and fluorescence in situhybridization (FISH) mapping, Bui et al. (1997) localized the gene to12q13, a chromosomal region frequently rearranged in human tumors andalso containing the WNT1 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 164820). WNT10B expressionwas not observed in normal and benign proliferations of human breasttissue but was found to be elevated in 3 of 50 primary breastcarcinomas. Southern blot analysis of the carcinoma expressing thehighest level of WNT10B showed no amplification or rearrangement of thegene. Hardiman et al. (1997) demonstrated that the WNT10B gene encodes a389-amino acid protein with 96.6% sequence identity to mouse Wnt10b. Theexpression pattern showed that it is synthesized in many adult tissueswith the highest levels found in heart and skeletal muscle. Ross et al.(2000) showed that WNT signaling, likely mediated by WNT10B, is amolecular switch that governs adipogenesis. WNT signaling maintainspreadipocytes in an undifferentiated state through inhibition of theadipogenic transcription factors CEBPA (OMIM Ref. No. 116897) andPPAR-gamma (OMIM Ref. No. 601487). When WNT signaling in preadipocytesis prevented by overexpression of axin (OMIM Ref. No. 603816) ordominant-negative TCF4 (OMIM Ref. No. 602272), these cells differentiateinto adipocytes. Disruption of WNT signaling also causestransdifferentiation of myoblasts into adipocytes in vitro, highlightingthe importance of this pathway not only in adipocyte differentiation butalso in mesodermal cell fate determination. By PCR typing of ahuman/rodent monochromosomal panel and FISH, Hardiman et al. (1997)mapped the WNT10B gene to chromosome 12q13.1. By analyzing human genomedraft sequence, Kirikoshi et al. (2001) determined that WNT10B isencoded by 5 exons and is clustered with WNT1 (OMIM Ref. No. 164820) ina head- to - head manner with an interval of less than 7 kb. Theyhypothesized that the WNT1-WNT10B gene cluster and the WNT6 (OMIM Ref.No. 604663)-WNT10A (OMIM Ref. No. 606268) gene cluster on chromosome 2might be due to duplication of an ancestral WNT gene cluster.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kirikoshi, H.; Sekihara, H.; Katoh, M.: WNT10A and WNT6, clustered inhuman chromosome 2q35 region with head- to - tail manner, are stronglycoexpressed in SW480 cells. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 283:798-805,2001; and

Ross, S. E.; Hemati, N.; Longo, K. A.; Bennett, C. N.; Lucas, P. C.;Erickson, R. L.; MacDougald, O. A.: Inhibition of adipogenesis by Wntsignaling. Science 289:950-953, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of WNT10B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601906, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 91 (GAM91), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM91 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM91 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM91 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM91 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM91 gene encodes a GAM91 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM91 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM91precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:130, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:130is located at position 50784242 relative to chromosome 1.

GAM91 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM91 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM91 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM91 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM91 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:130, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM91folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM91 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM91 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM91 RNA is designated SEQID:336, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM91 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM91 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM91 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM91 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM91target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM91 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM91 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM91 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM91 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM91 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM91 target RNA into GAM91 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM91 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM91 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM91 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM91 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM91 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM91 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM91 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM91 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM91 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM91 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Aquaporin 6, kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NM_(—)053286.1) is a GAM91target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AQP6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14082, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM91 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:336.

A function of GAM91 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6, kidneyspecific (AQP6, Accession NM_(—)053286.1), a gene which participates indistinct physiologic function such as glomerular filtration, tubularendocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly, utilities of GAM91include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Chromosome 20 openreading frame 70 (C20orf70, Accession XM_(—)114180.1) is another GAM91target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf70 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby C20orf70, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C20orf70 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17422, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM91 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:336.

Another function of GAM91 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 70 (C20orf70, Accession XM_(—)114180.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM91 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf70.

Fas (tnfrsf6) associated factor 1 (FAF1, Accession NM_(—)131917.1) isanother GAM91 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FAF1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FAF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FAF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:899, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM91 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:336.

Another function of GAM91 is therefore inhibition of Fas (tnfrsf6)associated factor 1 (FAF1, Accession NM_(—)131917.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM91 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FAF1.

FLJ20207 (Accession NM_(—)017711.2) is another GAM91 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20207 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20207,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20207 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3833, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM91 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:336.

Another function of GAM91 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20207 (AccessionNM_(—)017711.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM91 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20207.

FLJ22408 (Accession NM_(—)024794.1) is another GAM91 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22408 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22408,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22408 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18346, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM91 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:336.

Another function of GAM91 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22408 (AccessionNM_(—)024794.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM91 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22408.

Hippocalcin-like 1 (HPCAL1, Accession NM_(—)002149.2) is another GAM91target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HPCAL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HPCAL1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HPCAL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4354, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM91 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:336.

Another function of GAM91 is therefore inhibition of Hippocalcin-like 1(HPCAL1, Accession NM_(—)002149.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM91include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HPCAL1.

Lim domains containing 1 (LIMD1, Accession NM_(—)014240.1) is anotherGAM91 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LIMD1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LIMD1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIMD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19473, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM91 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:336.

Another function of GAM91 is therefore inhibition of Lim domainscontaining 1 (LIMD1, Accession NM_(—)014240.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM91 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LIMD1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 92 (GAM92), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM92 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM92 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM92 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM92 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM92 gene encodes a GAM92 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM92 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM92precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:60, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM92 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM92 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM92 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM92 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM92 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:60, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM92folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM92 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM92 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM92 RNA is designated SEQID:308, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM92 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM92 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM92 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM92 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM92target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM92 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM92 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM92 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM92 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM92 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM92 target RNA into GAM92 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM92 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM92 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM92 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM92 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM92 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM92 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM92 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM92 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM92 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM92 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

LOC158156 (Accession) is a GAM92 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LOC158156 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC158156, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC158156 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16734,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM92 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:308.

A function of GAM92 is therefore inhibition of LOC158156 (Accession ).Accordingly, utilities of GAM92 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LOC158156.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 93 (GAM93), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM93 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM93 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM93 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM93 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM93 gene encodes a GAM93 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM93 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM93precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:14, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:14 islocated at position 32921767 relative to chromosome 21.

GAM93 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM93 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM93 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM93 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM93 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:14, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM93folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM93 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM93 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM93 RNA is designated SEQID:397, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM93 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM93 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM93 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM93 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM93target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM93 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM93 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM93 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM93 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM93 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM93 target RNA into GAM93 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM93 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM93 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM93 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM93 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM93 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM93 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM93 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM93 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM93 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM93 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

FLJ32334 (Accession NM_(—)144565.1) is a GAM93 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32334 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32334,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32334 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19780, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM93 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:397.

A function of GAM93 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32334 (AccessionNM_(—)144565.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM93 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32334.

Plakophilin 2 (PKP2, Accession NM_(—)004572.1) is another GAM93 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PKP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPKP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PKP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7334, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM93 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:397.

Another function of GAM93 is therefore inhibition of Plakophilin 2(PKP2, Accession NM_(—)004572.1), a gene which may play a role injunctional plaques. Accordingly, utilities of GAM93 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PKP2.

The function of PKP2 has been established by previous studies.Plakophilins are armadillo repeat-containing proteins that are localizedin the desmosomal plaque and cell nucleus. Desmosomal plakophilins, likeplakophilin 2, form part of the link between the cytoplasmic tail ofcadherins and the intermediate filament cytoskeleton (Bonne et al.,2000). Mertens et al. (1996) isolated cDNAs encoding 2 forms ofplakophilin-2 (PKP2), which they named PKP2a and PKP2b, from human coloncarcinoma and heart cDNA libraries. The predicted 837-amino acid PKP2aprotein contains 9 complete copies of the armadillo motif, which is anapproximately 42-amino acid domain first defined in the Drosophila‘armadillo’ gene product. Compared with PKP2a, the predicted 881-aminoacid PKP2b protein contains an insertion of 44 amino acids between thesecond and third armadillo motifs. The authors suggested that PKP2a andPKP2b are derived from alternatively spliced PKP2 transcripts. The PKP2and PKP1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601975) proteins are 42% identical in thearmadillo repeats. Immunoblot analysis of a wide range of human celllines and tissues using antibodies against PKP2 detected anapproximately 100-kD protein, which sometimes appeared as a twin band.Immunolocalization studies showed that PKP2 is a constituent of thedesmosomal plaque in simple epithelia, some stratified epithelia, andsome nonepithelial cells. PKP2 is also enriched in the karyoplasm ofcells of various types, including those lacking desmosomes. Northernblot analysis detected approximately 5.3-kb PKP2 transcripts in diversehuman cell lines and tissues representing both epithelial andnonepithelial cells. By fluorescence in situ hybridization and analysisof a somatic cell hybrid mapping panel, Bonne et al. (1998) mapped thePKP2 gene to 12p13. Schmidt et al. (1999) used FISH to map the PKP2 geneto 12p11. Further analysis by Bonne et al. (2000) of a human12p13-specific PAC clone showed that 12p13 was the location of aprocessed plakophilin-2 pseudogene, PKP2P1. By fluorescence in situhybridization, Bonne et al. (2000) confirmed the localization of PKP2 to12p11.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bonne, S.; van Hengel, J; van Roy, F.: Assignment of the plakophilin-2gene (PKP2) and a plakophilin-2 pseudogene (PKP2P1) to human chromosomebands 12p11 and 12p13, respectively, by in situ hybridization.Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 88:286-287, 2000; and

Bonne, S.; van Hengel, J.; van Roy, F.: Chromosomal mapping of humanarmadillo genes belonging to the p120(ctn)/plakophilin subfamily.Genomics 51:452-454, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PKP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602861, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Proline rich 1 (PROL1, Accession NM_(—)021225.1) is anotherGAM93 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PROL1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PROL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PROL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11105, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM93 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:397.

Another function of GAM93 is therefore inhibition of Proline rich 1(PROL1, Accession NM_(—)021225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM93include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PROL1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 94 (GAM94), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM94 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM94 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM94 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM94 gene encodes a GAM94 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM94 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:2, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM94 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM94 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM94 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM94 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM94 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:2, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM94folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM94 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA is designated SEQID:332, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM94 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM94 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM94target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM94 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM94 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM94 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM94 target RNA into GAM94 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM94 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM94 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM94 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM94 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM94 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM94 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM94 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM94 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family a (abc1), member 1 (ABCA1, AccessionNP_(—)005493.2) is a GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ABCA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ABCA1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofABCA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8991, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

A function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Atp-binding cassette,sub-family a (abc1), member 1 (ABCA1, Accession NP_(—)005493.2), a genewhich camp-dependent and sulfonylurea-sensitive anion transporter. andtherefore is associated with Tangier disease (high density lipoproteindeficiency type i ). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Tangier disease (high density lipoproteindeficiency type i ), and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ABCA1.

The function of ABCA1 has been established by previous studies. By aPCR- based approach, Luciani et al. (1994) identified 2 novel mammalianmembers of the family of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transportersdesignated ABC1 and ABC2 (OMIM Ref. No. 600047). They belong to a groupof traffic ATPases encoded as a single multifunctional protein, such asCFTR (OMIM Ref. No. 602421) and P-glycoproteins (see OMIM Ref. No.171050). Both ABC1 and ABC2 are large, internally symmetrical moleculesthat contain complete information for a functional ‘channel-like’structure, a feature typical of the mammalian transporters at the plasmamembrane. In both ABC1 and ABC2, the 2 halves of the molecules do notshare extensive sequence similarity, apart from the nucleotide bindingdomains. This feature, shared with CFTR and with MRP1 (OMIM Ref. No.158343), is in contrast with the high similarity shown by the 2 halvesof P-glycoproteins. The finding argues against internal gene duplicationas the event giving rise to the symmetric structure and favors thealternative hypothesis of the fusion of 2 independently evolved genesencoding the 2 halves. Santamarina-Fojo et al. (2000) found that theABCA1 gene spans 149 kb and contains 50 exons. They identified 62repetitive Alu sequences in the 49 introns. Comparative analysis of themouse and human ABCA1 promoter sequences identified specific regulatoryelements that are evolutionarily conserved. Pullinger et al. (2000)analyzed the promoter region of ABCA1. They identified 7 putative SP1(OMIM Ref. No. 189906)-binding sites, 4 sterol regulatory elements(SREs) similar to the SRE of the low density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR;606945) promoter region, a CpG island, a possible weak TATA box, 2distal CCAAT sequences, and binding sites for several othertranscription factors.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Luciani, M. F.; Denizot, F.; Savary, S.; Mattei, M. G.; Chimini, G.:Cloning of two novel ABC transporters mapping on human chromosome 9.Genomics 21:150-159, 1994; and

Santamarina-Fojo, S.; Peterson, K.; Knapper, C.; Qiu, Y.; Freeman, L.;Cheng, J.-F.; Osorio, J.; Remaley, A.; Yang, X.-P.; Haudenschild, C.;Prades, C.; Chimini, G.; Blackmon, E.; Franc.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ABCA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600046, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Active bcr-related gene (ABR, Accession NP_(—)001083.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ABR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18596, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Active bcr-relatedgene (ABR, Accession NP_(—)001083.1), a gene which gtpase-activatingprotein for rac and cdc42. and therefore may be associated withMedulloblastoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Medulloblastoma, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABR.

The function of ABR has been established by previous studies.Heisterkamp et al. (1989) described an active BCR-related gene (ABR)that they identified based on its homology with the BCR gene (OMIM Ref.No. 151410) located on chromosome 22. BCR is involved in reciprocaltranslocations with the ABL oncogene (OMIM Ref. No. 189980) onchromosome 9 in Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelogenousleukemia. Heisterkamp et al. (1993) mapped the ABR gene to 17p13.3 by insitu hybridization techniques. McDonald et al. (1994) found that the ABRlocus was deleted in 7 of 8 informative cases of medulloblastoma. Usingpulsed field gel electrophoresis, they localized a polymorphic marker ofthe ABR gene to within 220 kb of D17S34. A cosmid contig constructed inthis region was used to demonstrate by fluorescence in situhybridization that the 5-prime to 3-prime transcriptional orientation ofthe ABR gene is toward the telomere.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Heisterkamp, N.; Kaartinen, V.; van Soest, S.; Bokoch, G. M.; Groffen,J.: Human ABR encodes a protein with GAP-rac activity and homology tothe DBL nucleotide exchange factor domain. J. Biol. Chem.268:16903-16906, 1993; and

McDonald, J. D.; Daneshvar, L.; Willert, J. R.; Matsumura, K.; Waldman,F.; Cogen, P. H.: Physical mapping of chromosome 17p13.3 in the regionof a putative tumor suppressor gene import.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ABR are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600365, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Angiotensin i converting enzyme (peptidyl-dipeptidase a) 1(ACE, Accession NP_(—)690044.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ACE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byACE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10322, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Angiotensin iconverting enzyme (peptidyl-dipeptidase a) 1 (ACE, AccessionNP_(—)690044.1), a gene which Angiotensin I-converting enzyme(dipeptidyl carboxypeptidase 1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ACE.

The function of ACE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. ACTR6 (AccessionNP_(—)071941.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ACTR6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACTR6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ACTR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17448, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of ACTR6 (AccessionNP_(—)071941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ACTR6.

Arp8 actin-related protein 8 homolog (yeast) (ACTR8, AccessionNP_(—)075050.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ACTR8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACTR8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ACTR8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7335, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Arp8 actin-relatedprotein 8 homolog (yeast) (ACTR8, Accession NP_075050.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ACTR8.

A disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain 10 (ADAM10, AccessionNP_(—)001101.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ADAM10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADAM10, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ADAM10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19754, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin andmetalloproteinase domain 10 (ADAM10, Accession NP_(—)001101.1), a genewhich Member of ADAM family of zinc metalloproteases. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAM10.

The function of ADAM10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. A disintegrin-like andmetalloprotease (reprolysin type) with thrombospondin type 1 motif, 8(ADAMTS8, Accession NP_(—)008968.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ADAMTS8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADAMTS8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADAMTS8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19214, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin-likeand metalloprotease (reprolysin type) with thrombospondin type 1 motif,8 (ADAMTS8, Accession NP_(—)008968.2), a gene which has anti-angiogenicproperties. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ADAMTS8.

The function of ADAMTS8 has been established by previous studies.Thrombospondin-1 (THBS1; 188060) associates with the extracellularmatrix and inhibits angiogenesis in vivo. In vitro, THBS1 blockscapillary-like tube formation and endothelial cell proliferation. Theantiangiogenic activity is mediated by a region that contains 3 type 1(properdin or thrombospondin) repeats. By searching an EST database forsequences containing the antiangiogenic motif of THBS1, Vazquez et al.(1999) identified heart and lung cDNAs encoding ADAMTS1 (OMIM Ref. No.605174) and ADAMTS8, which they called METH1 and METH2, respectively.Sequence analysis predicted that the 890-amino acid ADAMTS8 proteinshares 52% amino acid identity with ADAMTS1. ADAMTS8 is a secretedprotein that has an N-terminal signal peptide, a zinc metalloproteasedomain containing a zinc-binding site, and a cysteine-rich regioncontaining 2 putative disintegrin loops. The C terminus of ADAMTS8 has 2heparin-binding thrombospondin repeats with 6 cys and 3 trp residues.Southern blot analysis showed that ADAMTS8 is a single-copy genedistinct from that encoding ADAMTS1. Northern blot analysis detectedhighest expression of a 3.7-kb ADAMTS8 transcript in adult and fetallung, with lower expression in brain, placenta, heart, and stomach, aswell as fetal brain and kidney. Expression was also detected in a coloncarcinoma cell line. SDS-PAGE analysis demonstrated that ADAMTS8 isexpressed as a 98-kD protein, a 79-kD protein after cleavage at thesubtilisin site, or as a 64-kD protein, which is most abundant,generated by an additional processing event. Functional analysisdetermined that ADAMTS8 disrupts angiogenesis in vivo and in vitro moreefficiently than THBS1 or endostatin (OMIM Ref. No. 120328) but somewhatless efficiently than ADAMTS1. By interspecific backcross analysis,Georgiadis et al. (1999) mapped the mouse Adamts8 gene to chromosome 9in a region showing homology of synteny with human 11q23-qter. Theymapped the human ADAMTS8 gene to 11q25 by PCR analysis of a radiationhybrid mapping panel. The authors noted that a number of disorders havebeen mapped in the vicinity of the ADAMTS8 gene in mice and humans, mostnotably, given the expression and functional analyses, lung neoplasms.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Georgiadis, K. E.; Hirohata, S.; Seldin, M. F.; Apte, S. S.: ADAM-TS8, anovel metalloprotease of the ADAM-TS family located on mouse chromosome9 and human chromosome 11. Genomics 62:312-315, 1999; and

Vazquez, F.; Hastings, G.; Ortega, M.-A.; Lane, T. F.; Oikemus, S.;Lombardo, M.; Iruela-Arispe, M. L.: METH-1, a human ortholog ofADAMTS-1, and METH-2 are members of a new family of.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADAMTS8 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605175, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Afg3 atpase family gene 3-like 1 (yeast) (AFG3L1, AccessionNP_(—)001123.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AFG3L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AFG3L1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AFG3L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13711, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Afg3 atpase familygene 3-like 1 (yeast) (AFG3L1, Accession NP_(—)001123.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AFG3L1.

A kinase (prka) anchor protein 2 (AKAP2, Accession NP_(—)009134.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AKAP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AKAP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AKAP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6726, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of A kinase (prka)anchor protein 2 (AKAP2, Accession NP_(—)009134.1), a gene which bindsto regulatory subunit (rii) of protein kinase a. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AKAP2.

The function of AKAP2 has been established by previous studies. Gene maplocus Chr.9 Protein kinase A (PKA; OMIM Ref. No. 176911) mediatesactions of hormones and neurotransmitters that activate adenylatecyclase (see OMIM Ref. No. 103070). Signals carried by cAMP are oftendirected at discrete intracellular sites. A nonuniform distribution ofPKA type II molecules occurs when they are attached to the cytoskeletonby ‘A-kinase anchor proteins’ (see OMIM Ref. No. AKAP1, 602449). Suchanchored molecules may be essential for dissemination of cAMP signals inhighly polarized epithelium such as lung and kidney. Using yeast 2-hybrid screening, Dong et al. (1998) isolated cDNAs encoding 6 isoformsof a full-length 885-kD mouse protein which they termed AKAP-KL becauseof its expression in epithelial cells of kidney and lung. Sequenceanalysis showed that the isoforms are generated by alternative splicingand by utilization of either of 2 translation start codons. Usingaffinity chromatography and Western blot analysis, the authors showedthat AKAP-KL binds PKA type II in intact cells. By immunoblot analysisof tissue fractions, Dong et al. (1998) found that AKAP-KL is abundantlyexpressed in lung, moderately expressed in thymus and cerebellum, butabsent in heart, cerebral cortex, and liver. Confocal immunofluorescencemicroscopy revealed that AKAP-KL accumulates in regions of the corticalcytoskeleton in association with F-actin (see OMIM Ref. No. 102610) inhuman embryonic kidney cells. By radiation hybrid analysis, Nagase etal. (1999) mapped the human AKAP gene, which they called KIAA0920, tochromosome 9.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dong, F.; Feldmesser, M.; Casadevall, A.; Rubin, C. S.: Molecularcharacterization of a cDNA that encodes six isoforms of a novel murine Akinase anchor protein. J. Biol. Chem. 273:6533-6541, 1998; and

Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, K.; Suyama, M.; Kikuno, R.; Hirosawa, M.;Miyajima, N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Nomura, N.; Ohara, O.: Predictionof the coding sequences of unidentified human ge.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AKAP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604582, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. A kinase (prka) anchor protein 2 (AKAP2, AccessionNP_(—)671492.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AKAP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AKAP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AKAP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6726, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of A kinase (prka)anchor protein 2 (AKAP2, Accession NP_(—)671492.1), a gene which bindsto regulatory subunit (rii) of protein kinase a. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AKAP2.

The function of AKAP2 has been established by previous studies. Gene maplocus Chr.9 Protein kinase A (PKA; OMIM Ref. No. 176911) mediatesactions of hormones and neurotransmitters that activate adenylatecyclase (see OMIM Ref. No. 103070). Signals carried by cAMP are oftendirected at discrete intracellular sites. A nonuniform distribution ofPKA type II molecules occurs when they are attached to the cytoskeletonby ‘A-kinase anchor proteins’ (see OMIM Ref. No. AKAP1, 602449). Suchanchored molecules may be essential for dissemination of cAMP signals inhighly polarized epithelium such as lung and kidney. Using yeast 2-hybrid screening, Dong et al. (1998) isolated cDNAs encoding 6 isoformsof a full-length 885-kD mouse protein which they termed AKAP-KL becauseof its expression in epithelial cells of kidney and lung. Sequenceanalysis showed that the isoforms are generated by alternative splicingand by utilization of either of 2 translation start codons. Usingaffinity chromatography and Western blot analysis, the authors showedthat AKAP-KL binds PKA type II in intact cells. By immunoblot analysisof tissue fractions, Dong et al. (1998) found that AKAP-KL is abundantlyexpressed in lung, moderately expressed in thymus and cerebellum, butabsent in heart, cerebral cortex, and liver. Confocal immunofluorescencemicroscopy revealed that AKAP- KL accumulates in regions of the corticalcytoskeleton in association with F-actin (see OMIM Ref. No. 102610) inhuman embryonic kidney cells. By radiation hybrid analysis, Nagase etal. (1999) mapped the human AKAP gene, which they called KIAA0920, tochromosome 9.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dong, F.; Feldmesser, M.; Casadevall, A.; Rubin, C. S.: Molecularcharacterization of a cDNA that encodes six isoforms of a novel murine Akinase anchor protein. J. Biol. Chem. 273:6533-6541, 1998; and

Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, K.; Suyama, M.; Kikuno, R.; Hirosawa, M.;Miyajima, N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Nomura, N.; Ohara, O.: Predictionof the coding sequences of unidentified human ge.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AKAP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604582, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. ALEX3 (Accession NP_(—)057691.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALEX3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by ALEX3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALEX3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15945, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of ALEX3 (AccessionNP_(—)057691.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ALEX3.

ALEX3 (Accession NP_(—)808816.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ALEX3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ALEX3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALEX3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15945, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of ALEX3 (AccessionNP_(—)808816.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ALEX3.

ALEX3 (Accession NP_(—)808817.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ALEX3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ALEX3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALEX3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15945, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of ALEX3 (AccessionNP_(—)808817.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ALEX3.

ALK7 (Accession NP_(—)660302.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ALK7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALK7, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ALK7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1036, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of ALK7 (AccessionNP_(—)660302.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ALK7.

Ankyrin 1, erythrocytic (ANK1, Accession NP_(—)065208.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANK1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ANK1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ANK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1839, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin 1,erythrocytic (ANK1, Accession NP_(—)065208.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ANK1.

Ankyrin 1, erythrocytic (ANK1, Accession NP_(—)065214.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANK1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ANK1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ANK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1839, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin 1,erythrocytic (ANK1, Accession NP_(—)065214.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ANK1.

Ankyrin 1, erythrocytic (ANK1, Accession NP_(—)065210.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANK1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ANK1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ANK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1839, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin 1,erythrocytic (ANK1, Accession NP_(—)065210.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ANK1.

Ankyrin 1, erythrocytic (ANK1, Accession NP_(—)065211.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANK1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ANK1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ANK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1839, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin 1,erythrocytic (ANK1, Accession NP_(—)065211.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ANK1.

Ankyrin 1, erythrocytic (ANK1, Accession NP_(—)000028.2) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANK1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ANK1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ANK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1839, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin 1,erythrocytic (ANK1, Accession NP_(—)000028.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ANK1.

Ankyrin 1, erythrocytic (ANK1, Accession NP_(—)065213.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANK1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ANK1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ANK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1839, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin 1,erythrocytic (ANK1, Accession NP_(—)065213.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ANK1.

Ankyrin 1, erythrocytic (ANK1, Accession NP_(—)065212.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANK1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ANK1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ANK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1839, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin 1,erythrocytic (ANK1, Accession NP_(—)065212.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ANK1.

Ankyrin 1, erythrocytic (ANK1, Accession NP_(—)065209.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANK1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ANK1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ANK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1839, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin 1,erythrocytic (ANK1, Accession NP_(—)065209.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ANK1.

AP1S3 (Accession XP_(—)291023.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AP1S3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by AP1S3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AP1S3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6748, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of AP1S3 (AccessionXP_(—)291023.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AP1S3.

APLN (Accession NP_(—)059109.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APLN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APLN, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of APLN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3649, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of APLN (AccessionNP_(—)059109.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APLN.

Apolipoprotein a-v (APOA5, Accession NP_(—)443200.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOA5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby APOA5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOA5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14854, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein a-v(APOA5, Accession NP_(—)443200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with APOA5.

Aquaporin 1 (channel-forming integral protein, 28 kda) (AQP1, AccessionNP_(—)000376.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AQP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AQP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AQP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19824, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 1(channel-forming integral protein, 28 kda) (AQP1, AccessionNP_000376.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AQP1.

Archain 1 (ARCN1, Accession NP_(—)001646.2) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARCN1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byARCN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARCN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Archain 1 (ARCN1,Accession NP_(—)001646.2), a gene which plays a fundamental role ineukaryotic cell biology. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARCN1.

The function of ARCN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Rho guanine nucleotideexchange factor (gef) 12 (ARHGEF12, Accession NP_(—)056128.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGEF12 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ARHGEF12, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGEF12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3599, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Rho guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 12 (ARHGEF12, AccessionNP_(—)056128.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARHGEF12.

Cdc42 guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 9 (ARHGEF9, AccessionNP_(—)056000.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF9, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARHGEF9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14362,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cdc42 guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 9 (ARHGEF9, Accession NP_(—)056000.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGEF9.

Astrotactin (ASTN, Accession XP_(—)045113.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ASTN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byASTN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASTN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14476, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Astrotactin (ASTN,Accession XP_(—)045113.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ASTN.

Atpase, h+ transporting, lysosomal 13 kda, v1 subunit g isoform 2(ATP6V1G2, Accession NP_(—)569730.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP6V1G2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ATP6V1G2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V1G2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2763, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, h+transporting, lysosomal 13 kda, v1 subunit g isoform 2 (ATP6V1G2,Accession NP_(—)569730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATP6V1G2.

Beta-site app-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NP_(—)620428.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BACE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BACE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19344, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NP_(—)620428.1), a gene which isresponsible for the proteolytic processing of the amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Alzheimer disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BACE.

The function of BACE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Beta-site app-cleavingenzyme (BACE, Accession NP_036236.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by BACE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19344, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NP_(—)036236.1), a gene which isresponsible for the proteolytic processing of the amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Alzheimer disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BACE.

The function of BACE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Beta-site app-cleavingenzyme (BACE, Accession NP_620429.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by BACE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19344, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NP_(—)620429.1), a gene which isresponsible for the proteolytic processing of the amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Alzheimer disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BACE.

The function of BACE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Beta-site app-cleavingenzyme (BACE, Accession NP_620427.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by BACE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19344, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NP_(—)620427.1), a gene which isresponsible for the proteolytic processing of the amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Alzheimer disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BACE.

The function of BACE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Btb and cnc homology 1,basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2 (BACH2, AccessionNP_(—)068585.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BACH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BACH2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BACH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17333, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Btb and cnchomology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2 (BACH2,Accession NP_(—)068585.1), a gene which acts as repressor or activator,binds to maf recognition elements and therefore may be associated withNon-hodgkin lymphoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Non-hodgkin lymphoma, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with BACH2.

The function of BACH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Bromodomain adjacent tozinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, Accession NP_(—)038477.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BAZ2A BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BAZ2A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BAZ2ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16323, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Bromodomainadjacent to zinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, Accession NP_(—)038477.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BAZ2A.

B-cell cll/lymphoma 11b (zinc finger protein) (BCL11B, AccessionNP_(—)075049.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BCL11B BINDING SITE1 and BCL11B BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by BCL11B, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCL11BBINDING SITE1 and BCL11B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17597 and SEQID:17597 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of B-cell cll/lymphoma11b (zinc finger protein) (BCL11B, Accession NP_(—)075049.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BCL11B.

B-cell cll/lymphoma 11b (zinc finger protein) (BCL11B, AccessionNP_(—)075049.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BCL11B BINDING SITE1 and BCL11B BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by BCL11B, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCL11BBINDING SITE1 and BCL11B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3630 and SEQID:14045 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of B-cell cll/lymphoma11b (zinc finger protein) (BCL11B, Accession NP_(—)075049.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BCL11B.

BM-002 (Accession NP_(—)057701.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BM-002 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BM-002,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BM-002 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19641, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of BM-002 (AccessionNP_(—)057701.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BM-002.

Bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP4, Accession NP_(—)570911.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BMP4 BINDING SITE1through BMP4 BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BMP4,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BMP4 BINDING SITE1through BMP4 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:17767, SEQ ID:11479, SEQID:16063 and SEQ ID:17767 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Bone morphogeneticprotein 4 (BMP4, Accession NP_(—)570911.1), a gene which acts inmesoderm induction, tooth development, limb formation and fracturerepair and therefore may be associated with Fibrodysplasia ossificansprogressiva. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with BMP4.

The function of BMP4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Bone morphogeneticprotein 4 (BMP4, Accession NP_(—)570911.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BMP4 BINDING SITE1 through BMP4 BINDINGSITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by BMP4, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BMP4 BINDING SITE1 through BMP4 BINDING SITE4, designatedSEQ ID:11479, SEQ ID:15443, SEQ ID:15443 and SEQ ID:16063 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Bone morphogeneticprotein 4 (BMP4, Accession NP_(—)570911.1), a gene which acts inmesoderm induction, tooth development, limb formation and fracturerepair and therefore may be associated with Fibrodysplasia ossificansprogressiva. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with BMP4.

The function of BMP4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Basic transcriptionelement binding protein 1 (BTEB1, Accession NP_(—)001197.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTEB1 BINDING SITE1and BTEB1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by BTEB1, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBTEB1 BINDING SITE1 and BTEB1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6904 andSEQ ID:12461 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Basic transcriptionelement binding protein 1 (BTEB1, Accession NP_(—)001197.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BTEB1.

Butyrophilin, subfamily 2, member a1 (BTN2A1, Accession NP_(—)008980.1)is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTN2A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BTN2A1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BTN2A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2586,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Butyrophilin,subfamily 2, member a1 (BTN2A1, Accession NP_(—)008980.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BTN2A1.

Butyrophilin, subfamily 2, member a1 (BTN2A1, Accession NP_(—)510961.1)is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTN2A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BTN2A1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BTN2A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2586,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Butyrophilin,subfamily 2, member a1 (BTN2A1, Accession NP_(—)510961.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BTN2A1.

BY55 (Accession NP_(—)008984.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BY55 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BY55, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BY55 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11183, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of BY55 (AccessionNP_(—)008984.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BY55.

C10orf5 (Accession XP_(—)172843.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C10orf5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by C10orf5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C10orf5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12775, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of C10orf5 (AccessionXP_(—)172843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C10orf5.

C14orf72 (Accession XP_(—)096733.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C14orf72 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf72,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf72 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of C14orf72 (AccessionXP_(—)096733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C14orf72.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 16 (C1orf16, Accession NP_(—)055652.2)is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf16BINDING SITE1 and C1orf16 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by C1orf16, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C1orf16 BINDING SITE1 and C1orf16 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:7627 and SEQ ID:4187 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 16 (C1orf16, Accession NP_(—)055652.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf16.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 2 (C1orf2, Accession NP_(—)006580.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by C1orf2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C1orf2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1834, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 2 (C1orf2, Accession NP_(—)006580.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf2.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 21 (C1orf21, Accession NP_(—)110433.1)is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf21BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf21, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C1orf21 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15376, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 21 (C1orf21, Accession NP_(—)110433.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf21.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 9 (C1orf9, Accession NP_(—)055098.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf9 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf9, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C1orf9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19770, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 9 (C1orf9, Accession NP_(—)055098.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf9.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 158 (C20orf158, AccessionNP_(—)689515.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf158 BINDING SITE1 and C20orf158 BINDING SITE2 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byC20orf158, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C20orf158 BINDING SITE1and C20orf158 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14515 and SEQ ID:14428respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 158 (C20orf158, Accession NP_(—)689515.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf158.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 174 (C20orf174, AccessionXP_(—)066058.2) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf174 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf174, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf174 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14077,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 174 (C20orf174, Accession XP_(—)066058.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf174.

Chromosome 3 open reading frame 4 (C3orf4, Accession NP_(—)063948.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C3orf4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by C3orf4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C3orf4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12175, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 3 openreading frame 4 (C3orf4, Accession NP_(—)063948.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C3orf4.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)115761.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C5orf4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C5orf4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1351, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)115761.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf4.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)057432.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C5orf4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C5orf4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1351, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)057432.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf4.

C6orf49 (Accession NP_(—)060071.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf49 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by C6orf49, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf49BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5100, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of C6orf49 (AccessionNP_(—)060071.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf49.

C6orf84 (Accession NP_(—)055710.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf84 BINDING SITE1 and C6orf84 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby C6orf84, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf84 BINDING SITE1and C6orf84 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5543 and SEQ ID:16947respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of C6orf84 (AccessionNP_(—)055710.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf84.

Chromosome 8 open reading frame 17 (C8orf17, Accession NP_(—)064622.1)is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C8orf17BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C8orf17, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C8orf17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4088, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 8 openreading frame 17 (C8orf17, Accession NP_(—)064622.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C8orf17.

Carbonic anhydrase x (CA10, Accession NP_(—)064563.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CA10 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CA10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CA10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3311, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Carbonic anhydrasex (CA10, Accession NP_(—)064563.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CA10.

Calcitonin receptor (CALCR, Accession NP_(—)001733.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CALCR BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CALCR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CALCR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Calcitonin receptor(CALCR, Accession NP_(—)001733.1), a gene which is a receptor forcalcitonin, is mediated by g proteins which activate adenylyl cyclase,and thought to couple to the heterotrimeric guanosinetriphosphate-binding protein that is sensitive to cholera toxin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CALCR.

The function of CALCR has been established by previous studies. Tabouletet al. (1996) had reported the point mutation polymorphism (OMIM Ref.No. T to C) in the 3-prime region of the CALCR gene which induced apro447- to - leu amino acid change in the third intracellular domain ofthe protein. This was the same mutation as that subsequently identifiedby Nakamura et al. (1997) and Masi et al. (1998) and referred to aspro463 to leu; the difference in numbering depended on whether isoform 1or isoform 2 of the calcitonin receptor, with or without the 16-aminoacid insert, was referred to (de Vernejoul, 1999). Taboulet et al.(1998) studied the distribution of these alleles in a cohort of 123women with no osteoporotic fractures and 92 women who presented with oneor more osteoporotic fractures of wrist or vertebrae. They found thatbone mineral density of the femoral neck was significantly higher inheterozygous subjects compared with the homozygous leucine andhomozygous proline genotypes. Also, a decreased fracture risk wasobserved in heterozygote subjects. In conclusion, they suggested thatpolymorphism of CALCR is associated with osteoporotic factors and bonemineral density in a population of postmenopausal women. Theheterozygous advantage of the pro/leu subjects could explain theirprotection against osteoporosis. The distribution of the CALCR allelesin the French population studied by Taboulet et al. (1998) was quitedifferent from that observed by Nakamura et al. (1997) in the Japanesepopulation. In Japan, the proline homozygote was the most frequentgenotype (70%), Gorn et al. (1992) cloned a human calcitonin receptorcDNA from a eukaryotic expression library prepared from an ovarian smallcell carcinoma cell line. A cell line had been shown to respond tocalcitonin (CT, or CALCA; 114130) with increases in content of cellularcAMP. Transfection of this cDNA into COS cells resulted in expression ofreceptors with high affinity for salmon and human calcitonin. Theexpressed CALCR was coupled to adenylate cyclase. Northern analysisindicated a single transcript of about 4.2 kb. The cloned cDNA encoded aputative peptide of 490 amino acids with 7 potential transmembranedomains. The amino acid sequence was 73% identical to porcine CALCR,although the human CALCR contained an inset of 16 amino acids betweentransmembrane domains I and II. CALCR is closely related to theparathyroid hormone receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 168468) and the secretinreceptor (OMIM Ref. No. 182098); these receptors comprise a distinctfamily of G protein-coupled 7-transmembrane domain receptors. Acomparison of the human CALCR sequence to protein sequences in databasessuggested that the receptor for calcitonin is evolutionarily related tothe chemoattractant receptor of the primitive eukaryote Dictyosteliumdiscoideum.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gorn, A. H.; Lin, H. Y.; Yamin, M.; Auron, P. E.; Flannery, M. R.; Tapp,D. R.; Manning, C. A.; Lodish, H. F.; Krane, S. M.; Goldring, S. R.:Cloning, characterization, and expression of a human calcitonin receptorfrom an ovarian carcinoma cell line. J. Clin. Invest. 90:1726-1735,1992; and

Taboulet, J.; Frenkian, M.; Frendo, J. L.; Feingold, N.; Jullienne, A.;de Vernejoul, M. C.: Calcitonin receptor polymorphism is associated witha decreased fracture risk in post-menop.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CALCR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 114131, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Calcium/calmodulin-dependent serine protein kinase (magukfamily) (CASK, Accession NP_(—)003679.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CASK BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CASK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11580, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent serine protein kinase (maguk family) (CASK,Accession NP_(—)003679.1), a gene which is a membrane-associatedguanylate kinase and binds to actin-binding protein 4.1 and syndecan-2.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CASK.

The function of CASK has been established by previous studies. Cohen etal. (1998) determined that CASK interacts with both syndecan-2 (SDC2;142460) and the actin-binding band 4.1 protein (OMIM Ref. No. 130500).They suggested that CASK may function as a cytoskeletal membranescaffold that coordinates signal transduction pathways within thecortical cytoskeleton. To identify binding partners for the guanylatekinase domain of CASK, Hsueh et al. (2000) carried out a yeast 2-hybridscreen of brain complementary DNA libraries, from which TBR1 (OMIM Ref.No. 604616) was isolated. By deletion analysis, the C-terminal region ofTBR1 (residues 342 to 681) was found to be necessary and sufficient forassociation with the guanylate kinase domain of CASK. When coexpressedin COS-7 cells, TBR1 and CASK were readily coprecipitated by antibodiesdirected against either individual protein. Hsueh et al. (2000)demonstrated that CASK enters the nucleus and binds to a specific DNAsequence (the T element) in a complex with TBR1. CASK acts as acoactivator of TBR1 to induce transcription of T element-containinggenes, including reelin, a gene that is essential for cerebrocorticaldevelopment. On the basis of their findings, Hsueh et al. (2000)concluded that a membrane-associated guanylate kinase, which is usuallyassociated with cell junctions, has a transcription regulation function.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cohen, A. R.; Wood, D. F.; Marfatia, S. M.; Walther, Z.; Chishti, A. H.;Anderson, J. M.: Human CASK/LIN-2 binds syndecan-2 and protein 4.1 andlocalizes to the basolateral membrane of epithelial cells. J. Cell Biol.142:129-138, 1998; and

Hsueh, Y.-P.; Wang, T.-F.; Yang, F.-C.; Sheng, M.: Nuclear transcriptionand transcription regulation by the membrane-associated guanylate kinaseCASK/LIN-2. Nature 404:298-302, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CASK arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300172, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cyclin i (CCNI, Accession NP_(—)006826.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCNI BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CCNI, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNI BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin i (CCNI,Accession NP_(—)006826.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CCNI.

CCNL2 (Accession NP_(—)112199.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CCNL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CCNL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9923, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of CCNL2 (AccessionNP_(—)112199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CCNL2.

Chemokine (c-c motif) receptor-like 1 (CCRL1, Accession NP_057641.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCRL1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCRL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CCRL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19245, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor-like 1 (CCRL1, Accession NP_(—)057641.1), a gene whichis a G protein-coupled receptor that binds chemokines of the CCsubfamily, especially MCP-4, ELC (SCYA19) and TECK (SCYA25).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CCRL1.

The function of CCRL1 has been established by previous studies.Chemokine receptors are members of the 7-transmembrane-spanning, Gprotein-coupled receptor family that recognize small proteinsresponsible for the directed migration of specific cell types. Dependingon the number of amino acids between the first 2 cysteines of theirligands (they may have more than 1 ligand), chemokine receptors aredesignated CCR (adjacent cysteines), CXCR (1 amino acid between thecysteines), or CX3CR (3 amino acids between the cysteines). The ‘R’designation refers to proteins that not only bind, but also have asignaling function after binding. By searching an EST database for PPR1homologs, Schweickart et al. (2000) obtained a cDNA encoding CCRL1,which they called CCR11. They initially reported that CCRL1 sharesfunctional similarity to CCR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601267) because it has achemotactic response to MCP family chemokines (e.g., MCP2; 602283).However, in an erratum, Schweickart et al. (2000) corrected theirfunctional data and stated that cells expressing CCRL1 do not have achemotactic response to MCP family chemokines. They confirmed that CCRL1binds ELC, SLC, and TECK, as reported by Gosling et al. (2000).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Schweickart, V. L.; Epp, A.; Raport, C. J.; Gray, P. W.: CCR11 is afunctional receptor for the monocyte chemoattractant protein family ofchemokines. J. Biol. Chem. 275:9550-9556, 2000. Note: Erratum: J. Biol.Chem. 276:856 only, 2001; and

Gosling, J.; Dairaghi, D. J.; Wang, Y.; Hanley, M.; Talbot, D.; Miao,Z.; Schall, T. J.: Cutting edge: identification of a novel chemokinereceptor that binds dendritic cell- and T cel.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CCRL1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606065, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chemokine (c-c motif) receptor-like 1 (CCRL1, AccessionNP_(—)848540.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CCRL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCRL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCRL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19245, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor-like 1 (CCRL1, Accession NP_(—)848540.1), a gene whichis a G protein-coupled receptor that binds chemokines of the CCsubfamily, especially MCP-4, ELC (SCYA19) and TECK (SCYA25).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CCRL1.

The function of CCRL1 has been established by previous studies.Chemokine receptors are members of the 7-transmembrane-spanning, Gprotein-coupled receptor family that recognize small proteinsresponsible for the directed migration of specific cell types. Dependingon the number of amino acids between the first 2 cysteines of theirligands (they may have more than 1 ligand), chemokine receptors aredesignated CCR (adjacent cysteines), CXCR (1 amino acid between thecysteines), or CX3CR (3 amino acids between the cysteines). The ‘R’designation refers to proteins that not only bind, but also have asignaling function after binding. By searching an EST database for PPR1homologs, Schweickart et al. (2000) obtained a cDNA encoding CCRL1,which they called CCR11. They initially reported that CCRL1 sharesfunctional similarity to CCR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601267) because it has achemotactic response to MCP family chemokines (e.g., MCP2; 602283).However, in an erratum, Schweickart et al. (2000) corrected theirfunctional data and stated that cells expressing CCRL1 do not have achemotactic response to MCP family chemokines. They confirmed that CCRL1binds ELC, SLC, and TECK, as reported by Gosling et al. (2000).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Schweickart, V. L.; Epp, A.; Raport, C. J.; Gray, P. W.: CCR11 is afunctional receptor for the monocyte chemoattractant protein family ofchemokines. J. Biol. Chem. 275:9550-9556, 2000. Note: Erratum: J. Biol.Chem. 276:856 only, 2001; and

Gosling, J.; Dairaghi, D. J.; Wang, Y.; Hanley, M.; Talbot, D.; Miao,Z.; Schall, T. J.: Cutting edge: identification of a novel chemokinereceptor that binds dendritic cell- and T cel.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CCRL1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606065, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cd28 antigen (tp44) (CD28, Accession NP_(—)006130.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD28 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CD28, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD28BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5373, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cd28 antigen (tp44)(CD28, Accession NP_(—)006130.1), a gene which possibly involved int-cell activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CD28.

The function of CD28 has been established by previous studies.Monoclonal antibodies recognize 3 antigens, CD3 (OMIM Ref. No. 186790),CD2 (OMIM Ref. No. 186990), and CD28 (Tp44), that cause human T cells toproliferate in the presence of phorbol esters. Whereas CD3 appeared tobe involved in transduction of the signal generated by antigen bindingto the T-cell receptor, the role of the CD2 and CD28 antigens inphysiologic proliferation was not understood. Aruffo and Seed (1987)isolated a cDNA clone encoding CD28 by a simple and highly efficientcloning strategy based on transient expression. In COS cells the CD28encodes a highly glycosylated membrane protein with homology to theimmunoglobulin superfamily.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CD28.CD28 undergoes tyrosine phosphorylation after interacting with itsligand, B7 (CD80; 112203). Phosphorylation of tyr173 (tyr170 in mouse)in the cytoplasmic domain of CD28 allows the recruitment of signalingproteins such as phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (see OMIM Ref. No.PIK3R1; 171833), GRB2 (OMIM Ref. No. 108355), and GADS (GRAP2; 604518)via their SH2 domains. Okkenhaug et al. (2001) reconstituted CD28knockout mice with transgenes encoding wildtype Cd28 or Cd28 carrying atyr170- to - phe mutation. Mutant Cd28 did not bind to the SH2 domain ofPIK3R1, resulting in diminished protein kinase B (OMIM Ref. No. 164730)activation. Mutant Cd28 was able to prevent the induction of anergy, topromote T-cell proliferation and interleukin-2 (IL2; 147680) secretion,and to provide B-cell help, but was unable to upregulate expression ofthe prosurvival protein BCLXL (OMIM Ref. No. 600039). The defect inBCLXL upregulation was correlated with increased susceptibility of the Tcells to gamma radiation. Okkenhaug et al. (2001) suggested that othertyrosine residues or asn172 may be critical to functions not affected bythe tyr170- to - phe mutation.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CD28 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Aruffo, A.; Seed, B.: Molecular cloning of a CD28 cDNA by ahigh-efficiency COS cell expression system. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.84:8573-8577, 1987; and

Okkenhaug, K.; Wu, L.; Garza, K. M.; La Rose, J.; Khoo, W.; Odermatt,B.; Mak, T. W.; Ohashi, P. S.; Rottapel, R.: A point mutation in CD28distinguishes proliferative signals from sur.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CD28 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 186760, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cdc14 cell division cycle 14 homolog a (s. cerevisiae)(CDC14A, Accession NP_(—)201570.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDC14A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDC14A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC14ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15163, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cdc14 cell divisioncycle 14 homolog a (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14A, Accession NP_(—)201570.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC14A.

Cell division cycle 25a (CDC25A, Accession NP_(—)001780.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDC25A BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CDC25A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC25ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:910, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cell division cycle25a (CDC25A, Accession NP_(—)001780.1), a gene which is a tyrosineprotein phosphatase required for progression of the cell cycle. andtherefore may be associated with Oncogenesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Oncogenesis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC25A.

The function of CDC25A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. Cell division cycle2-like 1 (pitslre proteins) (CDC2L1, Accession NP_(—)277025.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDC2L1 BINDINGSITE1 and CDC2L1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDC2L1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC2L1 BINDING SITE1 andCDC2L1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11887 and SEQ ID:11887respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cell division cycle2-like 1 (pitslre proteins) (CDC2L1, Accession NP_277025.1), a genewhich is a negative regulator of normal cell cycle progression.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC2L1.

The function of CDC2L1 has been established by previous studies. Bunnellet al. (1990) identified a human cell division control (CDC)-relatedprotein kinase, p58, that is structurally and functionally related top34(cdc2) (CDC2; 116940). Abnormal expression of the p58 protein kinasein eukaryotic cells had effects suggesting that it is a negativeregulator of normal cell cycle progression. The gene is well conservedevolutionarily. Its expression is regulated during murine embryogenesis,and its activity is coordinately regulated with that of p34(cdc2) duringthe cell cycle. Eipers et al. (1991) assigned the expressed p58 gene to1p36 by somatic cell hybrid analysis, in situ hybridization, and nestedPCR amplification of microdissected chromosomes. The authors stated thatthis gene, tentatively symbolized PK58, may be implicated in thepathogenesis of tumors that have deletion in the region of 1p36. Eiperset al. (1992) detailed the complete structure of the CDC2L1 geneincluding its putative promoter region, transcriptional start sites,exonic sequences, and intron/exon boundary sequences. The gene is 10 kbin size and contains 12 exons and 11 introns.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bunnell, B.; Heath, L. S.; Adams, D. E.; Lahti, J. M.; Kidd, V. J.:Elevated expression of a p58 protein kinase leads to changes in the CHOcell cycle. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 87:7467-7471, 1990; and

Cornelis, S.; Bruynooghe, Y.; Denecker, G.; Van Huffel, S.; Tinton, S.;Beyaert, R. : Identification and characterization of a novel cellcycle-regulated internal ribosome entry site. Mo.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CDC2L1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176873, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cell division cycle 2-like 1 (pitslre proteins) (CDC2L1,Accession NP_277022.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. CDC2L1 BINDING SITE1 and CDC2L1 BINDING SITE2 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts ofmRNA encoded by CDC2L1, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC2L1BINDING SITE1 and CDC2L1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9626 and SEQID:9626 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cell division cycle2-like 1 (pitslre proteins) (CDC2L1, Accession NP_277022.1), a genewhich is a negative regulator of normal cell cycle progression.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC2L1.

The function of CDC2L1 has been established by previous studies. Bunnellet al. (1990) identified a human cell division control (CDC)-relatedprotein kinase, p58, that is structurally and functionally related top34(cdc2) (CDC2; 116940). Abnormal expression of the p58 protein kinasein eukaryotic cells had effects suggesting that it is a negativeregulator of normal cell cycle progression. The gene is well conservedevolutionarily. Its expression is regulated during murine embryogenesis,and its activity is coordinately regulated with that of p34(cdc2) duringthe cell cycle. Eipers et al. (1991) assigned the expressed p58 gene to1p36 by somatic cell hybrid analysis, in situ hybridization, and nestedPCR amplification of microdissected chromosomes. The authors stated thatthis gene, tentatively symbolized PK58, may be implicated in thepathogenesis of tumors that have deletion in the region of 1p36. Eiperset al. (1992) detailed the complete structure of the CDC2L1 geneincluding its putative promoter region, transcriptional start sites,exonic sequences, and intron/exon boundary sequences. The gene is 10 kbin size and contains 12 exons and 11 introns.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bunnell, B.; Heath, L. S.; Adams, D. E.; Lahti, J. M.; Kidd, V. J.:Elevated expression of a p58 protein kinase leads to changes in the CHOcell cycle. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 87:7467-7471, 1990; and

Cornelis, S.; Bruynooghe, Y.; Denecker, G.; Van Huffel, S.; Tinton, S.;Beyaert, R. : Identification and characterization of a novel cellcycle-regulated internal ribosome entry site. Mo.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CDC2L1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176873, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cell division cycle 2-like 1 (pitslre proteins) (CDC2L1,Accession NP_277022.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. CDC2L1 BINDING SITE1 and CDC2L1 BINDING SITE2 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts ofmRNA encoded by CDC2L1, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC2L1BINDING SITE1 and CDC2L1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11887 and SEQID:11887 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cell division cycle2-like 1 (pitslre proteins) (CDC2L1, Accession NP_277022.1), a genewhich is a negative regulator of normal cell cycle progression.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC2L1.

The function of CDC2L1 has been established by previous studies. Bunnellet al. (1990) identified a human cell division control (CDC)-relatedprotein kinase, p58, that is structurally and functionally related top34(cdc2) (CDC2; 116940). Abnormal expression of the p58 protein kinasein eukaryotic cells had effects suggesting that it is a negativeregulator of normal cell cycle progression. The gene is well conservedevolutionarily. Its expression is regulated during murine embryogenesis,and its activity is coordinately regulated with that of p34(cdc2) duringthe cell cycle. Eipers et al. (1991) assigned the expressed p58 gene to1p36 by somatic cell hybrid analysis, in situ hybridization, and nestedPCR amplification of microdissected chromosomes. The authors stated thatthis gene, tentatively symbolized PK58, may be implicated in thepathogenesis of tumors that have deletion in the region of 1p36. Eiperset al. (1992) detailed the complete structure of the CDC2L1 geneincluding its putative promoter region, transcriptional start sites,exonic sequences, and intron/exon boundary sequences. The gene is 10 kbin size and contains 12 exons and 11 introns.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bunnell, B.; Heath, L. S.; Adams, D. E.; Lahti, J. M.; Kidd, V. J.:Elevated expression of a p58 protein kinase leads to changes in the CHOcell cycle. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 87:7467-7471, 1990; and

Cornelis, S.; Bruynooghe, Y.; Denecker, G.; Van Huffel, S.; Tinton, S.;Beyaert, R. : Identification and characterization of a novel cellcycle-regulated internal ribosome entry site. Mo.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CDC2L1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176873, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cell division cycle 2-like 2 (CDC2L2, AccessionNP_(—)277069.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDC2L2 BINDING SITE1 through CDC2L2 BINDING SITE5 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts ofmRNA encoded by CDC2L2, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC2L2BINDING SITE1 through CDC2L2 BINDING SITE5, designated SEQ ID:14067, SEQID:2681, SEQ ID:17841, SEQ ID:17841 and SEQ ID:11887 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cell division cycle2-like 2 (CDC2L2, Accession NP_(—)277069.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CDC2L2.

Cell division cycle 2-like 2 (CDC2L2, Accession NP_(—)277074.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDC2L2 BINDINGSITE1 through CDC2L2 BINDING SITE5 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDC2L2,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC2L2 BINDING SITE1through CDC2L2 BINDING SITE5, designated SEQ ID:9626, SEQ ID:9626, SEQID:2681, SEQ ID:11887 and SEQ ID:14067 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cell division cycle2-like 2 (CDC2L2, Accession NP_(—)277074.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CDC2L2.

CDGAP (Accession XP_(—)291085.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDGAP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDGAP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDGAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:657, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of CDGAP (AccessionXP_(—)291085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDGAP.

Cadherin 1, type 1, e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, AccessionNP_(—)004351.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDH1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15908, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 1, type 1,e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, Accession NP_(—)004351.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH1.

Cadherin 18, type 2 (CDH18, Accession NP_(—)004925.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDH18 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CDH18, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDH18 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14157, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 18, type 2(CDH18, Accession NP_(—)004925.1), a gene which mediates neuralcell-cell interactions and may play an important role in neuraldevelopment. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDH18.

The function of CDH18 has been established by previous studies. Toisolate cDNAs encoding proteins that interact with beta-catenin, Shibataet al. (1997) screened a human adult brain cDNA expression library withrecombinant beta-catenin protein. They identified a cDNA with highsequence homology to cadherin molecules and designated it cadherin-14(CDH14), which has been renamed cadherin-18 (CDH18). Comparison of thededuced 790-amino acid CDH18 sequence with the sequences of othercadherins revealed that CDH18 is more closely related to type 2cadherins than to type 1 cadherins, with the N-terminal regions of CDH18and CDH12 (OMIM Ref. No. 600562) showing particularly high amino acidsimilarity. Northern blot analysis of human tissues detected 9.7-, 5.5-,and 3.9-kb CDH18 transcripts specifically in the central nervous system;CDH18 expression was also found in small-cell lung carcinoma cell lines,which have neuroectodermal cell phenotypes

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chalmers, I. J.; Hofler, H.; Atkinson, M. J.: Mapping of a cadherin genecluster to a region of chromosome 5 subject to frequent allelic loss incarcinoma. Genomics 57:160-163, 1999; and

Shibata, T.; Shimoyama, Y.; Gotoh, M.; Hirohashi, S.: Identification ofhuman cadherin-14, a novel neurally specific type II cadherin, byprotein interaction cloning. J. Biol. Chem. 2.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CDH18 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603019, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2c (p18, inhibits cdk4)(CDKN2C, Accession NP_(—)523240.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDKN2C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDKN2C, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDKN2CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5149, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin-dependentkinase inhibitor 2c (p18, inhibits cdk4) (CDKN2C, AccessionNP_(—)523240.1), a gene which associate with cyclin-CDK complexes orCDKs alone and inhibit their activity and therefore may be associatedwith Breast tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Breast tumors, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with CDKN2C.

The function of CDKN2C has been established by previous studies. Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors (CKIs) are a group of low molecular weightproteins that associate with cyclin-CDK complexes or CDKs alone andinhibit their activity. Members of the INK4 family of CKIs specificallybind and inhibit CDK4 (OMIM Ref. No. 123829) and CDK6 (OMIM Ref. No.603368), thereby preventing cyclin D-dependent phosphorylation of RB1(OMIM Ref. No. 180200). See INK4D (OMIM Ref. No. 600927). By using ayeast 2-hybrid screen to search for CDK6-interacting proteins, Guan etal. (1994) isolated a partial cDNA encoding a protein that theydesignated p18 based on its molecular mass of 18 kD. They used thepartial cDNA to screen a HeLa cell library and recovered additionalcDNAs corresponding to the entire p18 coding region. Sequence analysisrevealed that the predicted 168-amino acid p18 protein shares 38% and42% sequence identity with p16/INK4A (OMIM Ref. No. 600160) andp14/INK4B (OMIM Ref. No. 600431), respectively. Like p14 and p16, p18contains an ankyrin repeat domain. Both in vivo and in vitro, p18interacted strongly with CDK6 and weakly with CDK4, but not with theother CDKs tested. Recombinant p18 inhibited the kinase activity ofcyclin D-CDK6 in vitro. Ectopic expression of either p16 or p18suppressed the growth of human cells in a manner that appears tocorrelate with the presence of a wildtype RB1 function. Using Northernblot analysis, Guan et al. (1994) found that p18 is expressed asmultiple transcripts in various human tissues, with the strongestexpression in skeletal muscle. Blais et al. (1998) determined that thep18, or INK4C, gene contains 3 exons and spans more than 7.5 kb.Lapointe et al. (1996) identified a single amino acid substitution(ala72 to pro; A72P) in BT- 20 human breast cancer cells that abrogatedthe ability of p18 to interact with CDK6 and to suppress cell growth.These authors suggested that p18 inactivation by point mutations maycontribute to deregulated growth control in certain cell lines and/ortumors. Blais et al. (1998) found this p18 variant in 3 of 35 breasttumors examined, and suggested that it may be a polymorphism.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Blais, A.; Labrie, Y.; Pouliot, F.; Lachance, Y.; Labrie, C.: Structureof the gene encoding the human cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p18 andmutational analysis in breast cancer. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.247:146-153, 1998; and

Lapointe, J.; Lachance, Y.; Labrie, Y.; Labrie, C.: A p18 mutantdefective in CDK6 binding in human breast cancer cells. Cancer Res.56:4586-4589, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CDKN2C arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603369, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CDT6 (Accession NP_(—)066969.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CDT6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDT6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDT6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7162, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of CDT6 (AccessionNP_(—)066969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDT6.

CGI-104 (Accession NP_(—)057230.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-104 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-104,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-104 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18497, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of CGI-104 (AccessionNP_(—)057230.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-104.

CGI-85 (Accession NP_(—)057112.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-85 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CGI-85, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-85BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5217, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of CGI-85 (AccessionNP_(—)057112.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-85.

Chromodomain helicase dna binding protein 1-like (CHD1L, AccessionNP_(—)078844.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CHD1L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHD1L, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CHD1L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18799, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chromodomainhelicase dna binding protein 1-like (CHD1L, Accession NP_(—)078844.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CHD1L.

Cholinergic receptor, muscarinic 5 (CHRM5, Accession NP_(—)036257.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHRM5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CHRM5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHRM5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18498, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cholinergicreceptor, muscarinic 5 (CHRM5, Accession NP_(—)036257.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHRM5.

Cholinergic receptor, nicotinic, beta polypeptide 2 (neuronal) (CHRNB2,Accession NP_(—)000739.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CHRNB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHRNB2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHRNB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17099, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cholinergicreceptor, nicotinic, beta polypeptide 2 (neuronal) (CHRNB2, AccessionNP_(—)000739.1), a gene which mediates fast signal transmission atsynapses. and therefore is associated with Epilepsy, nocturnal frontallobe, type 3. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Epilepsy, nocturnal frontal lobe, type 3,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with CHRNB2.

The function of CHRNB2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Carbohydrate (keratansulfate gal-6) sulfotransferase 1 (CHST1, Accession NP_(—)003645.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHST1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CHST1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHST1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11016, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(keratan sulfate gal-6) sulfotransferase 1 (CHST1, AccessionNP_003645.1), a gene which may play a role in keratan sulfatebiosynthesis in brain and cornea. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CHST1.

The function of CHST1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Chemokine-like factorsuper family 6 (CKLFSF6, Accession NP_(—)060271.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CKLFSF6 BINDING SITE1 andCKLFSF6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by CKLFSF6, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CKLFSF6 BINDING SITE1 and CKLFSF6 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:1874 and SEQ ID:14312 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine-likefactor super family 6 (CKLFSF6, Accession NP_(—)060271.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CKLFSF6.

Chloride channel 4 (CLCN4, Accession NP_(—)001821.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLCN4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CLCN4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLCN4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel 4(CLCN4, Accession NP_(—)001821.1), a gene which is regulation of cellvolume; membrane potential stabilization, signal transduction andtransepithelial transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLCN4.

The function of CLCN4 has been established by previous studies. In thecourse of constructing a comprehensive transcript map of the Xp22.3region, van Slegtenhorst et al. (1994) identified an evolutionarilyconserved CpG island and cloned the corresponding gene. The predicted760-amino acid protein contained 12 hydrophobic domains and sharedsequence and structural similarities with all the previously isolatedmembers of the family of voltage-gated chloride channels. The gene,termed CLCN4, for chloride channel 4, contained at least 10 exonsspanning 60 to 80 kb. In contrast with most genes isolated from theXp22.3 region, CLCN4 did not share homology with the Y chromosome, butwas conserved in mouse and hamster. Expression studies demonstrated a7.5-kb transcript that is particularly abundant in skeletal muscle andalso detectable in brain and heart. Thus, this gene encodes a newlyidentified voltage-gated chloride channel. Rugarli et al. (1995) foundthat in the wild Mediterranean mouse Mus spretus, the Cln4 gene maps tothe X chromosome as it does in the human; however, in the inbred strainof laboratory mouse C57BL/6J, they found that it maps to chromosome 7.Findings indicated that a recent evolutionary rearrangement occurred inthe mouse sex chromosomes very close to the pseudoautosomal region(PAR). The data were considered molecular evidence for a majordivergence near the pseudoautosomal region consistent with thehypothesis that hybrid sterility in these species results from abnormalpairing of sex chromosomes during male meiosis. They found that Cln4 isthe closest cloned gene to the M. spretus pseudoautosomal region and themost distal locus displaying a conserved position between the human andthis mouse locus. The X-inactivation status of the locus in M. spretuswas demonstrated by the finding that in F1 females from a cross betweenM. spretus and an inbred- derived mouse carrying the t(X;16)16H balancedtranslocation, it was always the normal M. spretus X chromosome that wasinactive in adult tissues. This completely skewed X inactivationprovided a system for assaying expression of genes from the inactive Xchromosome once the parental alleles could be distinguished. Palmer etal. (1995) likewise found what they referred to as ‘contravention ofOhno's law’ in the course of mapping a cDNA mouse Cln4 in aninterspecific backcross. This was the first example of a gene unique tothe X chromosome in 1 eutherian species but autosomal in another. Theconsequence of this chromosomal rearrangement was that the gene was lostby mendelian segregation in a subset of the male progeny of a (C57BL/6 xMus spretus) x Mus spretus backcross.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Rugarli, E. I.; Adler, D. A.; Borsani, G.; Tsuchiy, K.; Franco, B.;Hauge, X.; Disteche, C.; Chapman, V.; Ballabio, A.: Differentchromosomal localization of the Clcn4 gene in Mus spretus and C57BL/6Jmice. Nature Genet. 10:466-471, 1995; and

van Slegtenhorst, M. A.; Bassi, M. T.; Borsani, G.; Wapenaar, M. C.;Ferrero, G. B.; de Conciliis, L.; Rugarli, E. I.; Grillo, A.; Franco,B.; Zoghbi, H. Y.; Ballabio, A.: A gene from.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CLCN4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 302910, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Claudin 14 (CLDN14, Accession NP_(—)652763.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLDN14 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CLDN14, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CLDN14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5051, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Claudin 14 (CLDN14,Accession NP_(—)652763.1), a gene which provides structural support forthe auditory neuroepithelium. and therefore is associated with Deafness.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Deafness, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLDN14.

The function of CLDN14 has been established by previous studies. Bysequencing the long arm of chromosome 21, Hattori et al. (2000)identified the CLDN14 gene. Using RACE, Wilcox et al. (2001) amplified acDNA encoding CLDN14 from human liver cDNA. Comparison of the genomicchromosome 21 sequence with the cDNA sequence indicated that the CLDN14gene contains 3 exons, and the authors identified 2 splice isoforms, onewith and the other without exon 2. Northern blot analysis detectedCLDN14 expression in liver and kidney. In situ hybridization andimmunofluorescence studies revealed mouse Cldn14 expression in thesensory epithelium of the organ of Corti. By sequence analysis ofchromosome 21q, Hattori et al. (2000) mapped the CLDN14 gene to 21q22.3.Wilcox et al. (2001) showed that the profound, congenital, recessivedeafness segregating in 2 Pakistani families, PKSN6 and PKSR9a, definesa novel locus, DFNB29, on 21q22.1. These families supported maximum2-point lod scores of 6.7 at theta of zero for the marker D21S1252 and6.1 at theta of zero for marker D21S2079, respectively. Criticalrecombinants and homozygosity for polymorphic markers defined a DFNB29linkage interval of 228,600 bp on 21q22.1. Since the CLDN14 gene mapswithin the critical interval and was considered a good candidate, Wilcoxet al. (2001) examined the sequence of its single protein-coding exon.In affected individuals of family PKSN6, they identified a homozygous1-bp deletion (398delT; 605608.0001), while in family PKSR9a theyidentified a val85- to - asp missense mutation (605608.0002). Val85 isconserved among 12 of the 20 claudins, while isoleucine is present among5 claudins, and the remaining 3 claudins have either a cysteine or aproline at this position of the consensus molecule. Aspartic acid atposition 85 was predicted to affect hydrophobicity and disrupt thepredicted secondary structures in transmembrane domain 2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hattori, M.; Fujiyama, A.; Taylor, T. D.; Watanabe, H.; Yada, T.; Park,H.-S.; Toyoda, A.; Ishii, K.; Totoki, Y.; Choi, D.-K.; Groner, Y.;Soeda, E.; and 52 others: The DNA sequence of human chromosome 21.Nature 405:311-319, 2000. Note: Erratum: Nature:407:110 only, 2000; and

Wilcox, E. R.; Burton, Q. L.; Naz, S.; Riazuddin, S.; Smith, T. N.;Ploplis, B.; Belyatseva, I.; Ben-Yosef, T.; Liburd, N. A.; Morell, R.J.; Kachar, B.; Wu, D. K.; Griffith, A. J.; Ri.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CLDN14 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605608, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cdc-like kinase 3 (CLK3, Accession NP_(—)001283.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLK3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CLK3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CLK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18588, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cdc-like kinase 3(CLK3, Accession NP_(—)001283.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CLK3.

Cyclin m1 (CNNM1, Accession NP_(—)065081.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNNM1 BINDING SITE1 and CNNM1BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by CNNM1, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNNM1BINDING SITE1 and CNNM1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1194 and SEQID:7736 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin m1 (CNNM1,Accession NP_(—)065081.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CNNM1.

Ccr4-not transcription complex, subunit 4 (CNOT4, AccessionNP_(—)037448.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CNOT4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CNOT4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CNOT4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9013, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Ccr4-nottranscription complex, subunit 4 (CNOT4, Accession NP_(—)037448.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CNOT4.

Cannabinoid receptor 2 (macrophage) (CNR2, Accession NP_(—)001832.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNR2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CNR2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNR2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15470, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cannabinoidreceptor 2 (macrophage) (CNR2, Accession NP_(—)001832.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CNR2.

Collagen, type xvii, alpha 1 (COL17A1, Accession NP_570134.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL17A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by COL17A1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of COL17A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4162, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typexvii, alpha 1 (COL17A1, Accession NP_(—)570134.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with COL17A1.

Collagen, type xvii, alpha 1 (COL17A1, Accession NP_000485.2) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL17A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by COL17A1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of COL17A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4162, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typexvii, alpha 1 (COL17A1, Accession NP_(—)000485.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with COL17A1.

Collagen, type xix, alpha 1 (COL19A1, Accession NP_001849.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL19A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by COL19A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL19A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19736, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type xix,alpha 1 (COL19A1, Accession NP_(—)001849.1), a gene which may act as across-bridge between fibrils and other extracellular matrix molecules.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with COL19A1.

The function of COL19A1 has been established by previous studies. Thecollagens are a large superfamily of genes that include a number ofsubgroups. One such group is composed of fibrillar associated collagenswith interrupted triple helices (FACIT) and includes collagen types IX(e.g., 120210), XII (e.g., 120320), XIV (e.g., 120324), and XVI (e.g.,120326). Members of this group have common structural features,including short stretches of collagenous domains interrupted bynon-collagenous regions. These, in turn, form functional units thatserve to produce adhesion to the fibrils, provide a rigid arm thatprojects from the fibril and provide a point of interaction with othermatrix components Yoshioka et al. (1992) mapped the COL19A1 gene to6q12-q14, where the COL9A1 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 120210) has been mapped.Myers et al. (1993) mapped the COL19A1 gene to chromosome 6 by analysisof a panel of somatic cell hybrids. By FISH, Gerecke et al. (1997)mapped the COL19A1 gene to 6q12-q13. Khaleduzzaman et al. (1997) showedthat the mouse Col19a1 gene is located on chromosome 1A3, where Col9a1had also been mapped. They suggested that COL19A1 and COL9A1, and theirmurine counterparts, were duplicated from the same ancestral gene of theFACIT family

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Yoshioka, H.; Zhang, H.; Ramirez, F.; Mattei, M.-G.; Moradi-Ameli, M.;van der Rest, M.; Gordon, M. K.: Synteny between the loci for a novelFACIT-like collagen (D6S228E) and alpha 1(IX) collagen (COL9A1) on6q12-q14 in humans. Genomics 13:884-886, 1992; and

Yoshioka, H.; Zhang, H.; Ramirez, F.; Mattei, M.-G.; Moradi-Ameli, M.;van der Rest, M.; Gordon, M. K.: Synteny between the loci for a novelFACIT-like collagen (D6S228E) and alpha 1(IX.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of COL19A1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120165, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. COL22A1 (Accession XP_(—)291257.2) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL22A1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCOL22A1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL22A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17151, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of COL22A1 (AccessionXP_(—)291257.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COL22A1.

Crm, cramped-like (drosophila) (CRAMP1L, Accession XP_(—)034570.4) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRAMP1LBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CRAMP1L, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CRAMP1L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17653, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Crm, cramped-like(drosophila) (CRAMP1L, Accession XP_(—)034570.4). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CRAMP1L.

CREG2 (Accession NP_(—)722578.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CREG2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CREG2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CREG2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of CREG2 (AccessionNP_(—)722578.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CREG2.

Cysteine-rich motor neuron 1 (CRIM1, Accession NP_(—)057525.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRIM1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CRIM1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRIM1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18711, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cysteine-rich motorneuron 1 (CRIM1, Accession NP_(—)057525.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CRIM1.

CRK7 (Accession NP_(—)057591.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CRK7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CRK7, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CRK7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16784, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of CRK7 (AccessionNP_(—)057591.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CRK7.

CRN (Accession NP_(—)006578.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CRN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CRN, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CRN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19629, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of CRN (AccessionNP_(—)006578.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CRN.

Colony stimulating factor 1 receptor, formerly mcdonough feline sarcomaviral (v-fms) oncogene homolog (CSF1R, Accession NP_(—)005202.2) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CSF1R BINDINGSITE1 through CSF1R BINDING SITE5 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CSF1R, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CSF1R BINDING SITE1 through CSF1R BINDING SITE5, designatedSEQ ID:15322, SEQ ID:6055, SEQ ID:1086, SEQ ID:9658 and SEQ ID:2612respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Colony stimulatingfactor 1 receptor, formerly mcdonough feline sarcoma viral (v-fms)oncogene homolog (CSF1R, Accession NP_(—)005202.2), a gene which isinvolved in regulation of growth and differentiation of myeloid cellsand therefore may be associated with Myeloid malignancy, predispositionto. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Myeloid malignancy, predisposition to, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CSF1R.

The function of CSF1R has been established by previous studies. The FMSoncogene was assigned to chromosome 5 by study of mouse-man somatic cellhybrids. The location was narrowed to 5q34 by the study of hamster-humancell hybrids with well-defined deletions of 5q (Groffen et al., 1984).The order on the long arm was found to becentromere-leuS-HEXB-EMTB-CFMS-CHR. By in situ hybridization, Le Beau etal. (1986) assigned FMS to 5q33 and GMCSF (OMIM Ref. No. 138960) to5q23-q31. Both genes were deleted in the 5q-chromosome from bone marrowcells of 2 patients with refractory anemia and del(5)(q15q33.3). Fromstudy of other cases they concluded that FMS is located in band 5q33.2or 5q33.3 rather than 5q34-q35 as reported earlier. The FMS oncogene isthe same as the receptor for colony-stimulating factor-1, otherwiseknown as macrophage colony-stimulating factor (OMIM Ref. No. 120420).Kondo et al. (2000) showed that a clonogenic common lymphoid progenitor,a bone marrow-resident cell that gives rise exclusively to lymphocytes(T, B, and natural killer cells), can be redirected to the myeloidlineage by stimulation through exogenously expressed interleukin-2receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 146710) and GMCSF receptor (138981, 306250).Analysis of mutants of the beta-chain of the IL2 receptor revealed thatthe granulocyte and monocyte differentiation signals are triggered bydifferent cytoplasmic domains, showing that the signaling pathwaysresponsible for these unique developmental outcomes are separable.Finally, Kondo et al. (2000) showed that the endogenous myelomonocyticcytokine receptors for GM-CSF and macrophage colony-stimulating factor(CSF1R) are expressed at low to moderate levels on the more primitivehematopoietic stem cells, are absent on common lymphoid progenitors, andare upregulated after myeloid lineage induction by IL2 (OMIM Ref. No.147680). Kondo et al. (2000) concluded that cytokine signaling canregulate cell fate decisions and proposed that a critical step inlymphoid commitment is downregulation of cytokine receptors that drivemyeloid cell development

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Le Beau, M. M.; Westbrook, C. A.; Diaz, M. O.; Larson, R. A.; Rowley, J.D.; Gasson, J. C.; Golde, D. W.; Sherr, C. J.: Evidence for theinvolvement of GM-CSF and FMS in the deletion (5q) in myeloid disorders.Science 231:984-987, 1986; and

Kondo, M.; Scherer, D. C.; Miyamoto, T.; King, A. G.; Akashi, K.;Sugamura, K.; Weissman, I. L.: Cell-fate conversion oflymphoid-committed progenitors by instructive actions of cytoki.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CSF1R arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164770, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan 3 (neurocan) (CSPG3,Accession NP_(—)004377.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CSPG3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CSPG3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSPG3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5105, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chondroitin sulfateproteoglycan 3 (neurocan) (CSPG3, Accession NP_(—)004377.1), a genewhich may play a role in modulating cell adhesion and migrationn.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CSPG3.

The function of CSPG3 has been established by previous studies. Neurocanwas first described in the early postnatal rat brain where it accountsfor 20 to 30% of the total chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan. Rauch etal. (1992) cloned the rat cDNA using degenerate primers based on partialamino acid sequence of immunoaffinity-purified protein. The mouseneurocan cDNA encodes a deduced 1,257-amino acid protein with apredicted molecular mass of 136 kD. The large protein is processed intoa smaller form in the adult brain. The predicted protein has a 22-aminoacid signal peptide followed by an immunoglobin-like domain andrepeating motifs characteristic of the hyaluronic acid-binding region ofaggregating proteoglycans. The C terminus shows approximately 60%identity to the fibroblast and cartilage proteoglycans versican (OMIMRef. No. 118661) and aggrecan (OMIM Ref. No. 155760). Northern blotsdetected a 7.5-kb transcript from 4-day and adult rat brains Prange etal. (1998) cloned human neurocan cDNAs from infant and adult brain cDNAlibraries. The deduced 1,321-amino acid protein shares 63% sequenceidentity with both mouse and rat neurocan proteins. Like other knownproteoglycans, its N terminus contains an immunoglobulin domain and aseries of hyaluronic acid-binding tandem repeats, and its C terminuscontains an EGF-like domain, a lectin-like domain, and a complementregulatory-like domain. Northern blot analysis detected expression of a7.5-kb transcript in fetal and adult tissues from all brain regionstested

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Rauch, U.; Grimpe, B.; Kulbe, G.; Arnold-Ammer, I.; Beier, D. R.;Fassler, R.: Structure and chromosomal localization of the mouseneurocan gene. Genomics 28: 405-410, 1995; and

Prange, C. K.; Pennacchio, L. A.; Lieuallen, K.; Fan, W.; Lennon, G. G.:Characterization of the human neurocan gene, CSPG3. Gene 221:199- 205,1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CSPG3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600826, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chemokine (c-x-c motif) ligand 1 (melanoma growth stimulatingactivity, alpha) (CXCL1, Accession NP_(—)001502.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CXCL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CXCL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CXCL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10919, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 1 (melanoma growth stimulating activity, alpha) (CXCL1,Accession NP_(—)001502.1), a gene which has chemotactic activity forneutrophils and may play a role in inflammation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CXCL1.

The function of CXCL1 has been established by previous studies. Melanomagrowth stimulatory activity (MGSA) is a mitogenic polypeptide secretedby human melanoma cells. The mature form is maximally 73 amino acidslong. MGSA is structurally related to the platelet-derivedbeta-thromboglobulin. It is the product of the gene GRO isolated byAnisowicz et al. (1987). Horuk et al. (1993) indicated that structurallyMGSA belongs to a superfamily of proteins that includes interleukin-8(IL8, or CXCR2; 146928) and platelet factor-4 (PF4; 173460). Theseproteins are involved in inflammatory processes. Tsai et al. (2002)demonstrated a role for rodent Cxcl1 and Cxcr2 in patterning thedeveloping spinal cord. Signaling through Cxcr2, Cxcl1 inhibitedoligodendrocyte precursor migration. The migrational arrest was rapid,reversible, and concentration dependent, and it reflected enhancedcell/substrate interactions. White matter expression of Cxcl1 wastemporospatially regulated. Developing Cxcr2 null spinal cords containedreduced oligodendrocytes abnormally concentrated at the periphery. Inmouse and rat slice preparations, Cxcl1 inhibited embryonicoligodendrocyte precursor migration, and widespread dispersal ofpostnatal precursors occurred in the absence of Cxcr2 signaling. Thedata suggested that a population of presumptive white matter byoligodendrocyte precursors is dependent on localized expression ofCXCL1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Horuk, R.; Yansura, D. G.; Reilly, D.; Spencer, S.; Bourell, J.; Henzel,W.; Rice, G.; Unemori, E.: Purification, receptor binding analysis, andbiological characterization of human melanoma growth stimulatingactivity (MGSA): evidence for a novel MGSA receptor. J. Biol. Chem.268:541-546, 1993; and

Tsai, H.-H.; Frost, E.; To, V.; Robinson, S.; ffrench-Constant, C.;Geertman, R.; Ransohoff, R. M.; Miller, R. H.: The chemokine receptorCXCR2 controls positioning of oligodendrocyte p.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CXCL1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 155730, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chemokine (c-x-c motif) ligand 2 (CXCL2, AccessionNP_(—)002080.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CXCL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CXCL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CXCL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10919, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 2 (CXCL2, Accession NP_(—)002080.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CXCL2.

Chromosome y open reading frame 14 (CYorf14, Accession NP_061012.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYorf14BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CYorf14, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CYorf14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8844, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome y openreading frame 14 (CYorf14, Accession NP_(—)061012.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CYorf14.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily iiia, polypeptide 7 (CYP3A7, AccessionNP_(—)000756.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYP3A7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP3A7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CYP3A7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13918, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily iiia, polypeptide 7 (CYP3A7, Accession NP_000756.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYP3A7.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily ivf, polypeptide 3 (leukotriene b4 omegahydroxylase) (CYP4F3, Accession NP_(—)000887.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP4F3 BINDING SITE1 and CYP4F3BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by CYP4F3, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP4F3BINDING SITE1 and CYP4F3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17402 and SEQID:18277 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily ivf, polypeptide 3 (leukotriene b4 omega hydroxylase) (CYP4F3,Accession NP_(—)000887.1), a gene which converts leukotriene B4 into theless active 20-hydroxy-leukotriene B4. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CYP4F3.

The function of CYP4F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. Cytochrome p450,subfamily viib (oxysterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase), polypeptide 1 (CYP7B1,Accession NP_(—)004811.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP7B1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP7B1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP7B1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4296, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily viib (oxysterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase), polypeptide 1 (CYP7B1,Accession NP_(—)004811.1), a gene which functions in the acidic pathwayof bile acid biosynthesis. and therefore is associated with Neonatalgiant cell hepatitis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Neonatal giant cell hepatitis, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CYP7B1.

The function of CYP7B1 has been established by previous studies.Setchell et al. (1998) determined that the CYP7B1 gene contains 6 exons.The positions of the 5 introns are identical to those of the CYP7A1gene. By radiation hybrid analysis, Setchell et al. (1998) mapped theCYP7A1 gene to 8q21.13 and the CYP7B1 gene to 8q21.3. The close linkageof the genes and their shared exon-intron structures suggested that theyarose via an ancient duplication event. Setchell et al. (1998) describeda metabolic defect in bile acid synthesis involving a deficiency in7-alpha-hydroxylation due to a mutation in the gene for the microsomaloxysterol 7-alpha-hydroxylase enzyme, active in the acidic pathway forbile acid synthesis. The defect, identified in a 10-week-old boypresenting with severe cholestasis, cirrhosis, and liver syntheticfailure, was established by fast atom bombardment ionization-massspectrometry, which revealed elevated urinary bile acid excretion, amass spectrum with intense ions at m/z 453 and m/z 510 corresponding tosulfate and glycosulfate conjugates of unsaturated monohydroxycholenoicacids, and an absence of primary bile acids. Levels of27-hydroxycholesterol were more than 4,500 times normal. Hepaticmicrosomal oxysterol 7-alpha-hydroxylase activity was undetectable. Itwas thought that an accumulation of hepatotoxic unsaturated monohydroxybile acids accounted for the pathology. Gene analysis demonstrated a C-to - T transition in exon 5 of the CYP7A1 gene, resulting in theconversion of an arginine codon at position 388 to a stop codon. Thetruncated protein was inactive when expressed in 293 cells. Thesefindings indicated the quantitative importance of the acidic pathway inearly life in humans and defined a further inborn error of bile acidsynthesis as a metabolic cause of severe cholestatic liver disease.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CYP7B1.Using immunoblotting, Li-Hawkins et al. (2000) detected higher levels ofCyp7b1 protein in the liver and kidney of male mice compared with femalemice. Li-Hawkins et al. (2000) produced mice carrying a targeteddisruption in Cyp7b1. The knockout mice had elevated levels of 2different oxysterols, 25-hydroxycholesterol and 27-hydroxycholesterol,in serum and tissue. De novo cholesterol synthesis was decreased byapproximately 40% in the kidneys of male knockout mice. Li-Hawkins etal. (2000) concluded that the major physiologic role of Cyp7b1 is toinactivate oxysterols and that loss of this enzyme in the liver of miceis compensated for by an increase in the synthesis of bile acids byother pathways (see OMIM Ref. No. CYP39A1, 605994).

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CYP7B1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Li-Hawkins, J.; Lund, E. G.; Turley, S. D.; Russell, D. W.: Disruptionof the oxysterol 7-alpha-hydroxylase gene in mice. J. Biol. Chem.275:16536-16542, 2000; and

Setchell, K. D. R.; Schwarz, M.; O'Connell, N. C.; Lund, E. G.; Davis,D. L.; Lathe, R.; Thompson, H. R.; Tyson, R. W.; Sokol, R. J.; Russell,D. W.: Identification of a new inborn er.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CYP7B1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603711, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dna cross-link repair 1a (pso2 homolog, s. cerevisiae)(DCLRE1A, Accession NP_055696.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DCLRE1A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DCLRE1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCLRE1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13586, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dna cross-linkrepair 1a (pso2 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (DCLRE1A, AccessionNP_055696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DCLRE1A.

Dopachrome tautomerase (dopachrome delta-isomerase, tyrosine-relatedprotein 2) (DCT, Accession NP_(—)001913.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DCT BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DCT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12756, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dopachrometautomerase (dopachrome delta-isomerase, tyrosine-related protein 2)(DCT, Accession NP_(—)001913.2), a gene which regulates eumelanin andphaeomelanin levels. and therefore may be associated with Melanoma.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Melanoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DCT.

The function of DCT has been established by previous studies. Sturm etal. (1995) showed that the TYRP1 protein is encoded in 7 exons spreadover 24 kb of genomic DNA. By contrast, the TYRP2 protein is encoded by8 exons. TYRP1, TYRP2, and the tyrosinase gene share a common C-terminalmembrane spanning exon. The position of intron junctions suggested thatTYRP1 was derived from a TYR duplication and then was itself duplicatedto give rise to the TYRP2 gene. The comparisons also suggested that atleast some of the introns within the Ty, TYRP1, and TYRP2 coding regionswere gained after duplication and that intron slippage was unlikely tohave occurred. NYESO1 (CTAG; 300156) is expressed on tumor cells of manydifferent types, including melanoma. TRP2 is a melanoma-differentiationantigen. In a melanoma vaccine trial in patients with metastaticdisease, Khong and Rosenberg (2002) identified tumor-infiltratinglymphocytes (TILs) that recognized NYESO1, TRP2, and a TRP2 splicevariant from a patient who experienced dramatic tumor regression. TheTILs expressed immunologic reactivity against these antigens beforevaccination with antigens, none of which she had been vaccinatedagainst. Khong and Rosenberg (2002) proposed that NYESO1 and TRP2 may beuseful in the active immunotherapy of patients with melanoma.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Khong, H. T.; Rosenberg, S. A.: Pre-existing immunity totyrosinase-related protein (TRP)-2, a new TRP-2 isoform, and theNY-ESO-1 melanoma antigen in a patient with a dramatic response toimmunotherapy. J. Immun. 168: 951-956, 2002; and

Sturm, R. A.; O'Sullivan B. J.; Box, N. F.; Smith, A. G.; Smit, S. E.;Puttick, E. R. J.; Parsons, P. G.; Dunn, I. S.: Chromosomal structure ofthe human TYRP1 and TYRP2 loci and compa.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DCT are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 191275, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dead/h (asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-likehelicase homolog, s. cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_(—)085913.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DDX11 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DDX11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DDX11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14293, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-like helicase homolog, s.cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_(—)085913.1), a gene which could be anATP-dependent DNA-binding helicase and may intervene in cell cycleregulation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DDX11.

The function of DDX11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. DEPP (AccessionNP_(—)008952.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DEPP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DEPP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DEPP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12438, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of DEPP (AccessionNP_(—)008952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DEPP.

Desmin (DES, Accession NP_(—)001918.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DES BINDING SITE1 and DES BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby DES, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DES BINDING SITE1 and DESBINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5424 and SEQ ID:9797 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Desmin (DES,Accession NP_(—)001918.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DES.

Deiodinase, iodothyronine, type i (DIO1, Accession NP_(—)000783.2) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DIO1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DIO1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DIO1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5841, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Deiodinase,iodothyronine, type i (DIO1, Accession NP_(—)000783.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DIO1.

DJ102H19.4 (Accession NP_(—)071367.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DJ102H19.4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDJ102H19.4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DJ102H19.4 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13535, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of DJ102H19.4(Accession NP_(—)071367.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DJ102H19.4.

DKFZP434A0225 (Accession XP_(—)168185.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434A0225 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434A0225, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434A0225 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14982, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434A0225(Accession XP_(—)168185.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434A0225.

DKFZP434L187 (Accession XP_(—)044070.6) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434L187 BINDING SITE1 andDKFZP434L187 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DKFZP434L187, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZP434L187 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZP434L187BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8955 and SEQ ID:4715 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434L187(Accession XP_(—)044070.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434L187.

DKFZp451A175 (Accession NP_(—)694967.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp451A175 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp451A175, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp451A175 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18054, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp451A175(Accession NP_(—)694967.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp451A175.

DKFZp547G183 (Accession NP_(—)061175.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547G183 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547G183, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547G183 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1986, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547G183(Accession NP_(—)061175.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547G183.

DKFZp564I1922 (Accession NP_(—)056234.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp564I1922 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp564I1922, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp564I1922 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18835, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp564I1922(Accession NP_(—)056234.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp564I1922.

DKFZp761O17121 (Accession NP_(—)115663.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761O17121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761O17121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761O17121 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14715, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761O17121(Accession NP_(—)115663.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761O17121.

Dickkopf homolog 2 (xenopus laevis) (DKK2, Accession NP_(—)055236.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DKK2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DKK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DKK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8609, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dickkopf homolog 2(xenopus laevis) (DKK2, Accession NP_(—)055236.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DKK2.

Distal-less homeo box 1 (DLX1, Accession NP_(—)835221.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DLX1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby DLX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DLX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12176, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Distal-less homeobox 1 (DLX1, Accession NP_(—)835221.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DLX1.

Dystrophin (muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD,Accession NP_(—)004006.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDMD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DMD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10078, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004006.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Dystrophin (musculardystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, Accession NP_(—)004012.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DMD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004012.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Dystrophin (musculardystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, Accession NP_(—)004009.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DMD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004009.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Dystrophin (musculardystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, Accession NP_(—)004011.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DMD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004011.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Dystrophin (musculardystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, Accession NP_(—)004008.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DMD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004008.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Dystrophin (musculardystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, Accession NP_(—)004000.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DMD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004000.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Dystrophin (musculardystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, Accession NP_(—)004001.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DMD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004001.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Dystrophin (musculardystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, Accession NP_(—)004007.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DMD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004007.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Dystrophin (musculardystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, Accession NP_(—)004005.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DMD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004005.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Dystrophin (musculardystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, Accession NP_(—)004004.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DMD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004004.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Dystrophin (musculardystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, Accession NP_(—)000100.2) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DMD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)000100.2), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Dystrophin (musculardystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, Accession NP_(—)003997.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DMD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)003997.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Dystrophin (musculardystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, Accession NP_(—)004002.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DMD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004002.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Dystrophin (musculardystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, Accession NP_(—)004003.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DMD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004003.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Dystrophin (musculardystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, Accession NP_(—)003998.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DMD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)003998.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Dystrophin (musculardystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, Accession NP_(—)004014.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DMD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004014.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Dystrophin (musculardystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, Accession NP_(—)004013.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DMD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophin(muscular dystrophy, duchenne and becker types) (DMD, AccessionNP_(—)004013.1), a gene which muscular dystrophy.and therefore isassociated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd) and becker musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDMD.

The function of DMD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Dnaj (hsp40) homolog,subfamily a, member 1 (DNAJA1, Accession NP_(—)001530.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DNAJA1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DNAJA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNAJA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9846, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dnaj (hsp40)homolog, subfamily a, member 1 (DNAJA1, Accession NP_(—)001530.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNAJA1.

Dnaj (hsp40) homolog, subfamily b, member 5 (DNAJB5, AccessionNP_(—)036398.2) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNAJB5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DNAJB5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DNAJB5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17549, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dnaj (hsp40)homolog, subfamily b, member 5 (DNAJB5, Accession NP_(—)036398.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNAJB5.

DNAM-1 (Accession NP_(—)006557.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DNAM-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DNAM-1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNAM-1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2229, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of DNAM-1 (AccessionNP_(—)006557.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DNAM-1.

DPF3 (Accession NP_(—)036206.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DPF3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DPF3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DPF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16598, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of DPF3 (AccessionNP_(—)036206.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DPF3.

Dihydropyrimidinase-like 3 (DPYSL3, Accession NP_(—)001378.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DPYSL3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DPYSL3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DPYSL3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13744, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition ofDihydropyrimidinase-like 3 (DPYSL3, Accession NP_(—)001378.1), a genewhich is a member of the dihydropyrimidinase family. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DPYSL3.

The function of DPYSL3 has been established by previous studies.Hamajima et al. (1996) isolated a cDNA encoding dihydropyrimidinase-like3 (OMIM Ref. No. DPYSL3), called DRP3 by them, from a fetal brain cDNAlibrary (see OMIM Ref. No. 222748). By Northern blot analysis of adulthuman tissues, they detected a 5.8-kb DPYSL3 transcript at high levelsin heart and skeletal muscle and at low levels in brain and lung.Gaetano et al. (1997) isolated a human ULIP cDNA from retinoicacid-differentiated neuroblastoma cells. In contrast to Hamajima et al.(1996), they found that the gene is expressed strongly in human fetalbrain and spinal cord but is not detectably expressed in adult brain andnonneuronal tissues. The 5.5-kb full-length cDNA contains a 1,710-bpopen reading frame predicting a 570-amino acid protein. The human geneshares 98% identity with mouse Ulip. The authors speculated that thehuman ULIP gene mediates signals involved in axonal growth.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hamajima, N.; Matsuda, K.; Sakata, S.; Tamaki, N.; Sasaki, M.; Nonaka,M.: A novel gene family defined by human dihydropyrimidinase and threerelated proteins with differential tissue distribution. Gene180:157-163, 1996; and

Gaetano, C; Matsuo, T.; Thiele, C. J.: Identification andcharacterization of a retinoic acid-regulated human homologue of theunc-33-like phosphoprotein gene (hUlip) from neuroblastom.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DPYSL3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601168, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dopamine receptor d3 (DRD3, Accession NP_(—)387507.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DRD3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DRD3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DRD3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11135, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dopamine receptord3 (DRD3, Accession NP_(—)387507.1), a gene which is mediated by gproteins which inhibit adenylyl cyclase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DRD3.

The function of DRD3 has been established by previous studies. Sokoloffet al. (1990) characterized a dopamine receptor that differs in itspharmacology and signaling system from the D1 (OMIM Ref. No. 126449) andD2 (OMIM Ref. No. 126450) receptors and represents both an autoreceptorand a postsynaptic receptor. Designated the dopamine receptor D3, it islocalized to limbic areas of the brain, which are associated withcognitive, emotional, and endocrine functions. It appeared to mediatesome of the effects of antipsychotic drugs and drugs used in thetreatment of Parkinson disease (OMIM Ref. No. 168600), which werepreviously thought to interact only with D2 receptors. By screening cDNAand genomic libraries using a combination of reverse transcription andPCR, Sokoloff et al. (1990) cloned the DRD3 gene. Like the DRD2 gene,but unlike most other members of this superfamily, the DRD3 genecontains introns, 5 in number. The position of 2 of the intronscorresponds to that of introns in DRD2. Le Coniat et al. (1991) assignedthe DRD3 gene to chromosome 3 by hybridization of a genomic probe toflow-sorted chromosomes and localized it to band 3q13.3 by in situhybridization.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DRD3.The role of the D3 receptor is difficult to study because of its lowabundance (approximately 1% of D2 receptors) and the absence ofselective ligands. Using a strategy of gene targeting in mouse embryonicstem cells, Accili et al. (1996) generated DRD3-deficient mice carryinga premature chain-termination mutation after residue arginine 148.Binding of the dopamine antagonist iodosulpride to D3 receptors wasabsent in mice homozygous for the mutation and greatly reduced inheterozygous mice. Behavioral analysis of mutant mice showed that thismutation is associated with hyperactivity. Homozygous mice lacking D3receptors displayed increased locomotor activity and rearing behavior.Mice heterozygous for the mutation showed similar, although lesspronounced, behavioral alterations.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DRD3 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Accili, D.; Fishburn, C. S.; Drago, J.; Steiner, H.; Lachowicz, J. E.;Park, B.-H.; Gauda, E. B.; Lee, E. J.; Cool, M. H.; Sibley, D. R.;Gerfen, C. R.; Westphal, H.; Fuchs, S.: A targeted mutation of the D3dopamine receptor gene is associated with hyperactivity in mice. Proc.Nat. Acad. Sci. 93:1945-1949, 1996; and

Sokoloff, P.; Giros, B.; Martres, M.-P.; Bouthenet, M.-L.; Schwartz,J.-C.: Molecular cloning and characterization of a novel dopaminereceptor (D-3) as a target for neuroleptics. Nat.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DRD3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 126451, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dual specificity phosphatase 16 (DUSP16, AccessionXP_(—)039106.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DUSP16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DUSP16, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DUSP16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7912, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Dual specificityphosphatase 16 (DUSP16, Accession XP_(—)039106.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DUSP16.

Early growth response 1 (EGR1, Accession NP_(—)001955.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EGR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby EGR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EGR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2968, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Early growthresponse 1 (EGR1, Accession NP_(—)001955.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EGR1.

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4 gamma, 3 (EIF4G3, AccessionNP_(—)003751.2) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EIF4G3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF4G3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EIF4G3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12862, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 4 gamma, 3 (EIF4G3, AccessionNP_(—)003751.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EIF4G3.

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5a (EIF5A, AccessionNP_(—)001961.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EIF5A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF5A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EIF5A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3210, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5a (EIF5A, Accession NP_(—)001961.1), agene which is an initiation factor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EIF5A.

The function of EIF5A has been established by previous studies. Theeukaryotic initiation factor 5A is an 18-kD protein composed of 154amino acids. It contains a unique amino acid residue, hypusine, that isformed posttranslationally via the transfer and hydroxylation of thebutylamino-group from the polyamine spermidine to a lys50 within theEIF5A protein. Koettnitz et al. (1994) isolated and characterized thehuman EIF5A pseudogene. Subsequently, Koettnitz et al. (1995) identifieda genomic clone with an EIF5A containing 3 introns and spanning about4.8 kb. The authors showed that this sequence would successfullycomplement yeast carrying the HYP2 mutation (the homolog of EIF5A),whereas the pseudogenes could not. Steinkasserer et al. (1995) mappedthe EIF5A gene to 17p13-p12 by fluorescence in situ hybridization. Threepseudogenes were mapped to 10q23.3, 17q25, and 19q13.2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Koettnitz, K.; Wohl, T.; Kappel, B.; Lottspeich, F.; Hauber, J.; Bevec,D.: Identification of a new member of the human eIF-5A gene family. Gene159:283-284, 1995; and

Steinkasserer, A.; Jones, T.; Sheer, D.; Koettnitz, K.; Hauber, J.;Bevec, D.: The eukaryotic cofactor for the human immunodeficiency virustype 1 (HIV-1) rev protein, eIF-5A, maps to.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EIF5A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600187, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5a pseudogene 1(EIF5AP1, Accession XP_(—)290186.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EIF5AP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF5AP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EIF5AP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6926, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5a pseudogene 1 (EIF5AP1, AccessionXP_(—)290186.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EIF5AP1.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)038475.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)038475.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690884.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690884.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690880.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690882.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690882.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690883.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690885.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690881.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1-like 1 (EPB41L1, AccessionNP_(—)818932.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EPB41L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EPB41L1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPB41L1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16125, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Erythrocytemembrane protein band 4.1-like 1 (EPB41L1, Accession NP_(—)818932.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EPB41L1.

ESDN (Accession NP_(—)563615.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ESDN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ESDN, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ESDN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:551, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of ESDN (AccessionNP_(—)563615.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ESDN.

Ecotropic viral integration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVI5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by EVI5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EVI5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9673, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Ecotropic viralintegration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EVI5.

Exostoses (multiple) 1 (EXT1, Accession NP_(—)000118.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EXT1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby EXT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EXT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16470, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Exostoses(multiple) 1 (EXT1, Accession NP_(—)000118.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EXT1.

Fatty-acid-coenzyme a ligase, long-chain 4 (FACL4, AccessionNP_(—)075266.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FACL4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FACL4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FACL4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4716, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Fatty-acid-coenzymea ligase, long-chain 4 (FACL4, Accession NP_(—)075266.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FACL4.

Fatty-acid-coenzyme a ligase, long-chain 4 (FACL4, AccessionNP_(—)004449.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FACL4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FACL4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FACL4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4716, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Fatty-acid-coenzymea ligase, long-chain 4 (FACL4, Accession NP_(—)004449.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FACL4.

Fibroblast growth factor 13 (FGF13, Accession NP_(—)004105.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF13 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FGF13, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FGF13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4855, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 13 (FGF13, Accession NP_(—)004105.1), a gene which probablyinvolved in nervous system development and function. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FGF13.

The function of FGF13 has been established by previous studies. Seefibroblast growth factor-12 (FGF12; 601513). By Southern blothybridization of genomic DNA from rodent/human hybrid cell linescarrying individual human chromosomes, Smallwood et al. (1996) mappedthe FHF2 gene (also symbolized FGF13) to the X chromosome. By using aninterspecific backcross mapping panel, they demonstrated that the mousegene, Fhf2, shows no recombination with the gene for CD40 antigen ligand(OMIM Ref. No. 300386). Thus the human gene is probably located at Xq26.By use of isotopic in situ hybridization, Lovec et al. (1997) assignedthe FHF2 gene to Xq21. Gecz et al. (1999), however, provided evidencethat the FHF2 gene is located in Xq26.3. They identified a male patientwith features of Borjeson-Forssman-Lehmann syndrome (BFLS; 301900) and aduplication of the Xq26-q28 region. By FISH using YAC clones from Xq26,they localized the duplication breakpoint to an interval ofapproximately 400 kb in the Xq26.3 region between DXS155 andDXS294/DXS730. Database searches and an analysis of available genomicsequence from the region showed that the FHF2 gene is located within theduplication breakpoint interval. Gecz et al. (1999) determined thestructure of the FHF2 gene and identified 2 new exons, including a new5-prime end exon, designated 1B. FHF2 is a large gene, extending overapproximately 200 kb in Xq26.3, and contains at least 7 exons. It showstissue-specific alternative splicing and alternative transcriptionstarts. Northern blot hybridization showed highest expression in brainand skeletal muscle. The localization and tissue-specific expressionpattern of FHF2 made it a possible candidate gene for familial cases ofBFLS and for other syndromal and nonspecific forms of X-linked mentalretardation mapping to that region.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gecz, J.; Baker, E.; Donnelly, A.; Ming, J. E.; McDonald-McGinn, D. M.;Spinner, N. B.; Zackai, E. H.; Sutherland, G. R.; Mulley, J. C.:Fibroblast growth factor homologous factor 2 (FHF2): gene structure,expression and mapping to the Borjeson-Forssman-Lehmann syndrome regionin Xq26 delineated by a duplication breakpoint in a BFLS-like patient.Hum. Genet. 104:56-63, 1999; and

Lovec, H.; Hartung, H.; Verdier, A.-S.; Mattei, M.-G.; Birnbaum, D.;Goldfarb, M.; Coulier, F.: Assignment of FGF13 to human chromosome bandXq21 by in situ hybridization. Cytogenet.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FGF13 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300070, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fk506 binding protein 10, 65 kda (FKBP10, AccessionNP_(—)068758.2) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FKBP10 BINDING SITE1 and FKBP10 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by FKBP10,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FKBP10 BINDING SITE1 andFKBP10 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13573 and SEQ ID:4046respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Fk506 bindingprotein 10, 65 kda (FKBP10, Accession NP_(—)068758.2), a gene whichppiases accelerate the folding of proteins during protein synthesis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FKBP10.

The function of FKBP10 has been established by previous studies. TheFK506-binding proteins (FKBPs) were first identified as receptors forthe immunosuppressants FK506 and rapamycin. All FKBPs displaypeptidyl-prolyl cis/trans isomerase (OMIM Ref. No. PPIase) activity andact as molecular chaperones. Patterson et al. (2000) found that mouseFkbp10 is contained within the lumen of the endoplasmic reticulum.Western blot analysis detected expression in 12-day-old mouse aorta,brain, kidney, and lung; no or barely detectable expression was found inadult tissues. Immunolocalization of Fkbp10 in developing lung revealedstaining of vascular and airway smooth muscle cells. Patterson et al.(2002) stated that the human and mouse protein sequences are identicalwith the exception of a valine-24 addition within the signal sequence ofthe human protein. Both contain 4 consecutive PPIase domains. Pattersonet al. (2002) determined that both the human and mouse FKBP10 genescontain 10 exons. The International Radiation Hybrid Mapping Consortiummapped the FKBP10 gene to chromosome 17 (stSG35365).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Patterson, C. E.; Gao, J.; Rooney, A. P.; Davis, E. C.: Genomicorganization of mouse and human 65 kDa FK506-binding protein genes andevolution of the FKBP multigene family. Genomics 79:881-889, 2002; and

Patterson, C. E.; Schaub, T.; Coleman, E. J.; Davis, E. C.:Developmental regulation of FKBP65: an ER localized extracellularmatrix-binding protein. Molec. Biol. Cell 11:3925-3935.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FKBP10 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607063, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fk506 binding protein 8, 38 kda (FKBP8, AccessionNP_(—)036313.2) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FKBP8 BINDING SITE1 and FKBP8 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by FKBP8,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FKBP8 BINDING SITE1 andFKBP8 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10546 and SEQ ID:10823respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Fk506 bindingprotein 8, 38 kda (FKBP8, Accession NP_(—)036313.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FKBP8.

FLJ10300 (Accession NP_(—)060521.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10300 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10300,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10300 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18087, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10300 (AccessionNP_(—)060521.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10300.

FLJ10415 (Accession NP_(—)060559.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10415 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10415,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10415 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10415 (AccessionNP_(—)060559.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10415.

FLJ10891 (Accession NP_(—)060730.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10891 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ10891 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ10891, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10891BINDING SITE1 and FLJ10891 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18909 andSEQ ID:10943 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10891 (AccessionNP_(—)060730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10891.

FLJ10997 (Accession NP_(—)060763.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10997 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10997,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10997 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14334, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10997 (AccessionNP_(—)060763.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10997.

FLJ11016 (Accession NP_(—)060771.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11016 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11016,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11016 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15194, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11016 (AccessionNP_(—)060771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11016.

FLJ11021 (Accession NP_(—)075388.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11021 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ11021 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ11021, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11021BINDING SITE1 and FLJ11021 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11805 andSEQ ID:19145 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11021 (AccessionNP_(—)075388.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11021.

FLJ11191 (Accession NP_(—)060825.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11191 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11191,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11191 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19798, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11191 (AccessionNP_(—)060825.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11191.

FLJ11700 (Accession NP_(—)079168.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11700 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11700,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11700 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15002, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11700 (AccessionNP_(—)079168.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11700.

FLJ11756 (Accession NP_(—)078882.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11756 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11756,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11756 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6613, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11756 (AccessionNP_(—)078882.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11756.

FLJ12528 (Accession NP_(—)079426.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12528 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12528,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12528 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3405, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12528 (AccessionNP_(—)079426.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12528.

FLJ12700 (Accession NP_(—)079186.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12700 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12700,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12700 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4392, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12700 (AccessionNP_(—)079186.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12700.

FLJ12704 (Accession NP_(—)079274.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12704 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12704,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12704 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12704 (AccessionNP_(—)079274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12704.

FLJ13111 (Accession NP_(—)079358.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13111 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13111,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13111 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2017, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13111 (AccessionNP_(—)079358.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13111.

FLJ13769 (Accession NP_(—)079288.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13769 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13769,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13769 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5258, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13769 (AccessionNP_(—)079288.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13769.

FLJ13841 (Accession NP_(—)078978.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13841 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13841,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13841 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15346, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13841 (AccessionNP_(—)078978.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13841.

FLJ14566 (Accession NP_(—)116195.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14566 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14566,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14566 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5288, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14566 (AccessionNP_(—)116195.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14566.

FLJ14957 (Accession NP_(—)116255.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14957 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14957,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14957 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4961, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14957 (AccessionNP_(—)116255.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14957.

FLJ20232 (Accession NP_(—)061881.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20232 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20232,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20232 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17592, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20232 (AccessionNP_(—)061881.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20232.

FLJ20273 (Accession NP_(—)061900.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20273 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20273 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ20273, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20273BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20273 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17100 andSEQ ID:10073 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20273 (AccessionNP_(—)061900.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20273.

FLJ20668 (Accession NP_(—)060393.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20668 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20668,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20668 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10920, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20668 (AccessionNP_(—)060393.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20668.

FLJ21159 (Accession NP_(—)079102.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21159 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21159,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21159 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19392, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21159 (AccessionNP_(—)079102.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21159.

FLJ21940 (Accession NP_(—)073739.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21940 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21940,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21940 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21940 (AccessionNP_(—)073739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21940.

FLJ21986 (Accession NP_(—)079189.3) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21986 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21986,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21986 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6727, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21986 (AccessionNP_(—)079189.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21986.

FLJ22037 (Accession XP_(—)168215.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22037 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22037,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22037 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22037 (AccessionXP_(—)168215.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22037.

FLJ22774 (Accession NP_(—)115605.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22774 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22774,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22774 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10317, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22774 (AccessionNP_(—)115605.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22774.

FLJ25369 (Accession NP_(—)689883.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ25369 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25369,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25369 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14188, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25369 (AccessionNP_(—)689883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ25369.

FLJ25438 (Accession NP_(—)653297.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ25438 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25438,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25438 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12072, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25438 (AccessionNP_(—)653297.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ25438.

FLJ31131 (Accession NP_(—)689748.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ31131 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31131,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31131 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13536, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31131 (AccessionNP_(—)689748.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ31131.

FLJ31659 (Accession NP_(—)694572.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ31659 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31659,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31659 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31659 (AccessionNP_(—)694572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ31659.

FLJ32063 (Accession NP_(—)694576.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32063 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32063,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32063 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8368, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32063 (AccessionNP_(—)694576.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32063.

FLJ32203 (Accession NP_(—)653232.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32203 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32203,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32203 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17014, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32203 (AccessionNP_(—)653232.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32203.

FLJ32894 (Accession NP_(—)653268.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32894 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32894,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32894 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6669, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32894 (AccessionNP_(—)653268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32894.

FLJ33610 (Accession NP_(—)775968.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ33610 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33610,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33610 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18380, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33610 (AccessionNP_(—)775968.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ33610.

FLJ33887 (Accession NP_(—)775756.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ33887 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33887,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33887 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8829, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33887 (AccessionNP_(—)775756.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ33887.

FLJ34278 (Accession NP_(—)775873.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ34278 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34278,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34278 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8967, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34278 (AccessionNP_(—)775873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ34278.

FLJ35721 (Accession NP_(—)775955.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ35721 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35721,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35721 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35721 (AccessionNP_(—)775955.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ35721.

FLJ35785 (Accession NP_(—)775884.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ35785 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35785,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35785 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6827, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35785 (AccessionNP_(—)775884.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ35785.

FLJ35866 (Accession XP_(—)300990.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ35866 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ35866 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FLJ35866, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FLJ35866 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ35866 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:4640 and SEQ ID:6770 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35866 (AccessionXP_(—)300990.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ35866.

FLJ36006 (Accession NP_(—)689858.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ36006 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36006,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36006 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36006 (AccessionNP_(—)689858.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ36006.

FLJ36870 (Accession NP_(—)775929.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ36870 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36870,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36870 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15135, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36870 (AccessionNP_(—)775929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ36870.

FLJ37045 (Accession NP_(—)787085.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ37045 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3394, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37045 (AccessionNP_(—)787085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ37045.

FLJ37306 (Accession NP_(—)775768.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ37306 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37306,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37306 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17101, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37306 (AccessionNP_(—)775768.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ37306.

FLJ38568 (Accession NP_(—)694984.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ38568 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38568,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38568 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18616, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38568 (AccessionNP_(—)694984.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ38568.

FLJ39005 (Accession NP_(—)848616.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ39005 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39005,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39005 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:911, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39005 (AccessionNP_(—)848616.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ39005.

FLJ39061 (Accession XP_(—)092342.3) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ39061 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39061,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39061 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17919, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39061 (AccessionXP_(—)092342.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ39061.

FLJ39421 (Accession NP_(—)848614.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ39421 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39421,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39421 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11838, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39421 (AccessionNP_(—)848614.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ39421.

FLJ40473 (Accession NP_(—)848626.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ40473 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40473,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40473 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4047, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40473 (AccessionNP_(—)848626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ40473.

Fms-related tyrosine kinase 4 (FLT4, Accession NP_(—)002011.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLT4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FLT4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLT4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15512, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Fms-relatedtyrosine kinase 4 (FLT4, Accession NP_(—)002011.1), a gene whichreceptor for vegf-c. has a tyrosine-protein kinase activity. andtherefore is associated with Lymphedema. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Lymphedema, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FLT4.

The function of FLT4 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening a placental cDNA library with a mouse Flt3 probe, Galland etal. (1992) isolated a human gene encoding a putative receptor-typetyrosine kinase. The deduced amino acid sequence of the intracellularportion of the molecule showed that it was strongly related to FLT1(OMIM Ref. No. 165070) and KDR (OMIM Ref. No. 191306) and to a lesserdegree to members of the class III receptor-type tyrosine kinases: FMS(OMIM Ref. No. 164770), PDGFR (173490, 173410), KIT (OMIM Ref. No.164920), and FLT3 (OMIM Ref. No. 136351). Galland et al. (1992) mappedFLT4 to 5q34-q35, telomeric to the FMS and PDGFRB genes, by in situhybridization. They assigned the mouse homolog to chromosome 11 by thesame method. In the process of creating a radiation hybrid map of 18genes, Warrington et al. (1992) demonstrated that the FLT4 gene islocated on distal 5q between GABRA1 (OMIM Ref. No. 137160) at 5q34-q35and DRD1 (OMIM Ref. No. 126449) at 5q35.1. Aprelikova et al. (1992) alsomapped the FLT4 gene to 5q33-qter. Hereditary or primary lymphedema(OMIM Ref. No. 153100), first described by Milroy (1892), is adevelopmental disorder of the lymphatic system that leads to disabling,disfiguring swelling of the extremities, frequently of the legs. Thedisorder generally shows an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritancewith reduced penetrance, variable expression, and variable age of onset.Swelling may appear in one or all limbs. Swelling varies in degree andin distribution, and, if untreated, worsens over time. In rareinstances, angiosarcoma may develop in affected tissues (Offori et al.,1993). Ferrell et al. (1998) confirmed the mapping of the gene forhereditary lymphedema type I (OMIM Ref. No. 153100) to 5q34-q35 andidentified a specific mutation in the FLT4 gene in affected members of 1family. Evans et al. (1999) mapped hereditary lymphedema type I to themost telomeric part of 5q35.3. Assuming that the families they studiedhad mutations in the FLT4 gene, the mapping of the gene is refined.Karkkainen et al. (2000) identified mutations at the FLT4 locus inseveral families. They found that all disease-associated allelesanalyzed had missense mutations and encoded proteins with an inactivetyrosine kinase, preventing downstream gene activation. These studiesestablished that vascular endothelial growth factor receptor- 3 isimportant for normal lymphatic vascular function. In a family withhereditary lymphedema, Irrthum et al. (2000) demonstrated linkage of thedisorder with markers on 5q34-q35, including a FLT4 intragenicpolymorphism. They also identified an A- to - G transition thatcosegregated with the disease, predicting a histidine- to - argininesubstitution in the catalytic loop of the FLT4 protein (136352.0006). Inaddition, they showed by in vitro expression that this mutationinhibited the autophosphorylation of the receptor. They Chy mousemutant, characterized by accumulation of chylous ascites and swelling ofthe limbs, was obtained by ethylnitrosourea-induced mutagenesis(11,12:Lyon and Glenister, 1984, 1986). The phenotype is linked to mousechromosome 11. Karkkainen et al. (2001) sequenced the Vegfr3 candidategene on chromosome 11 in the Chy mice and found a heterozygous 3157A-Tmutation resulting in an ile1053- to - phe (OMIM Ref. No. I1053F) aminoacid substitution in the tyrosine kinase domain. This mutation waslocated in a highly conserved catalytic domain of the receptor, in closeproximity to the VEGFR3 mutations in human primary lymphedema. TheI1053F mutant receptor was tyrosine kinase inactive. Although lymphedemapatients with heterozygous missense mutations of VEGFR3 retain somereceptor activity because of the presence of the wildtype allele(Karkkainen et al., 2000), the mutant VEGFR3 can be classified as adominant-negative receptor similar to certain mutant KIT receptors inpiebaldism (OMIM Ref. No. 172800) and RET receptors (OMIM Ref. No.164761) in Hirschsprung disease (OMIM Ref. No. 142623). Karkkainen etal. (2001) found that neuropilin-2 (NRP2; 602070) bound VEGFC and wasexpressed in the visceral, but not in the cutaneous, lymphaticendothelia. This may explain why hypoplastic cutaneous, but notvisceral, lymphatic vessels were found in the Chy mice. Usingvirus-mediated VEGFC gene therapy, Karkkainen et al. (2001) were able togenerate functional lymphatic vessels in the lymphedema mice. Theresults suggested that growth factor gene therapy is applicable to humanlymphedema as well and provided a paradigm for other diseases associatedwith mutant receptors, i.e., ligand therapy.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Irrthum, A.; Karkkainen, M. J.; Devriendt, K.; Alitalo, K.; Vikkula, M.:Congenital hereditary lymphedema caused by a mutation that inactivatesVEGFR3 tyrosine kinase. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 67:295-301, 2000; and

Karkkainen, M. J.; Saaristo, A.; Jussila, L.; Karila, K. A.; Lawrence,E. C.; Pajusola, K.; Bueler, H.; Eichmann, A.; Kauppinen, R.; Kettunen,M. I.; Yla-Herttuala, S.; Finegold, D. N.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FLT4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 136352, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fbj murine osteosarcoma viral oncogene homolog b (FOSB,Accession NP_(—)006723.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FOSB BINDING SITE1 and FOSB BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byFOSB, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOSB BINDING SITE1 andFOSB BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18954 and SEQ ID:2063respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Fbj murineosteosarcoma viral oncogene homolog b (FOSB, Accession NP_(—)006723.1),a gene which interacts with jun proteins enhancing their dna bindingactivity. and therefore may be associated with Cocaine addiction.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Cocaine addiction, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FOSB.

The function of FOSB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM53.1. Frizzled homolog 1(drosophila) (FZD1, Accession NP_(—)003496.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FZD1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFZD1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FZD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9605, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Frizzled homolog 1(drosophila) (FZD1, Accession NP_(—)003496.1), a gene which may beinvolved in bone resorption; strongly similar to rat Fzd. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FZD1.

The function of FZD1 has been established by previous studies. Membersof the ‘frizzled’ (Fz) gene family encode 7-transmembrane domainproteins that are receptors for Wnt (see OMIM Ref. No. 164975) signalingproteins. See 601766. Liu et al. (2001) constructed a chimeric receptorwith the ligand-binding and transmembrane segments from thebeta-2-adrenergic receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 109690) and the cytoplasmicdomains from rat frizzled-1. Stimulation of mouse F9 clones expressingthe chimera with the beta-adrenergic agonist isoproterenol stimulatedstabilization of beta-catenin (OMIM Ref. No. 116806), activation of abeta-catenin-sensitive promoter, and formation of primitive endoderm.The response was blocked by inactivation of pertussis toxin-sensitive,heterotrimeric G proteins, and by depletion of G-alpha-q (OMIM Ref. No.600998) and G-alpha-o (OMIM Ref. No. 139311). Thus, Liu et al. (2001)concluded that G proteins are elements of Wnt/frizzled-1 signaling tothe beta-catenin- lymphoid-enhancer factor (LEF)-T-cell factor (Tcf)pathway.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Liu, T.; DeCostanzo, A. J.; Liu, X.; Wang, H.; Hallagan, S.; Moon, R.T.; Malbon, C. C.: G protein signaling from activated rat frizzled-1 tothe beta-catenin-Lef-Tcf pathway. Science 292:1718-1722, 2001; and

Sagara, N.; Toda, G.; Hirai, M.; Terada, M.; Katoh, M.: Molecularcloning, differential expression, and chromosomal localization of humanfrizzled-1, frizzled-2, and frizzled-7. Bioch.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FZD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603408, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Grb2-associated binding protein 2 (GAB2, AccessionNP_(—)536739.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GAB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GAB2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10497, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Grb2-associatedbinding protein 2 (GAB2, Accession NP_(—)536739.1), a gene which act asadapters for transmitting various signals. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GAB2.

The function of GAB2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Grb2-associated bindingprotein 2 (GAB2, Accession NP_(—)036428.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GAB2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GAB2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAB2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10497, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Grb2-associatedbinding protein 2 (GAB2, Accession NP_(—)036428.1), a gene which act asadapters for transmitting various signals. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GAB2.

The function of GAB2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Gamma-aminobutyric acid(gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, Accession NP_(—)068705.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GABBR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GABBR1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GABBR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9593, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-aminobutyricacid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, Accession NP_(—)068705.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GABBR1.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, AccessionNP_(—)001461.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GABBR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABBR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9593, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-aminobutyricacid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, Accession NP_(—)001461.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GABBR1.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, AccessionNP_(—)068704.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GABBR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABBR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9593, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-aminobutyricacid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, Accession NP_(—)068704.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GABBR1.

GAPCENA (Accession NP_(—)036329.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GAPCENA BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GAPCENA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAPCENA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18769, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of GAPCENA (AccessionNP_(—)036329.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GAPCENA.

GATS (Accession NP_(—)849153.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GATS BINDING SITE1 and GATS BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byGATS, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GATS BINDING SITE1 andGATS BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11136 and SEQ ID:4488respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of GATS (AccessionNP_(—)849153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GATS.

GDEP (Accession NP_(—)477516.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GDEP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GDEP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GDEP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4567, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of GDEP (AccessionNP_(—)477516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GDEP.

Guanine nucleotide binding protein (g protein), gamma transducingactivity polypeptide 2 (GNGT2, Accession NP_(—)113686.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GNGT2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GNGT2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNGT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10664, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Guanine nucleotidebinding protein (g protein), gamma transducing activity polypeptide 2(GNGT2, Accession NP_(—)113686.1), a gene which is involved as amodulator or transducer in various transmembrane signaling systems.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GNGT2.

The function of GNGT2 has been established by previous studies.Phototransduction in the vertebrate rod and cone photoreceptors isregulated by structurally homologous but distinct groups of signalingproteins. Ong et al. (1995) identified in bovine retinas a cone-specificG protein gamma subunit, G-gamma-c (previously named G-gamma-8), whichmay play a key role in coupling the cone visual pigment tophosphodiesterase. Ong et al. (1997) characterized the human homolog,which was found to share a high degree of sequence identity with thecorresponding bovine isoform (85%) and human rod G-gamma-1 (63%). Theprotein is specifically localized in cones, as indicated byimmunohistochemical staining. Nucleotide sequence analysis of the gene,designated GNGT2, showed a structure consisting of 3 exons and 2introns, with the intron splice sites similar to those of the rodG-gamma-1 gene (GNGT1; 189970). By FISH, Ong et al. (1997) localized theGNGT2 gene to 17q21.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ong, O. C.; Hu, K.; Rong, H.; Lee, R. H.; Fung, B. K.-K.: Gene structureand chromosome localization of the G-gamma-c subunit of human coneG-protein (GNGT2). Genomics 44:101-109, 1997; and

Ong, O. C.; Yamane, H. K.; Phan, K. B.; Fong, H. K.; Bok, D.; Lee, R.H.; Fung, B. K.-K.: Molecular cloning and characterization of the Gprotein gamma subunit of cone photoreceptors.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GNGT2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603655, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Guanine nucleotide binding protein-like 1 (GNL1, AccessionNP_(—)005266.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GNL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GNL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14132, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Guanine nucleotidebinding protein-like 1 (GNL1, Accession NP_(—)005266.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GNL1.

Golgi autoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 2-like, y-linked (GOLGA2LY,Accession XP_(—)034789.4) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GOLGA2LY BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GOLGA2LY,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GOLGA2LY BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1437, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Golgi autoantigen,golgin subfamily a, 2-like, y-linked (GOLGA2LY, AccessionXP_(—)034789.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GOLGA2LY.

GOR (Accession NP_(—)758439.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GOR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GOR, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GOR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2708, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of GOR (AccessionNP_(—)758439.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GOR.

Glycoprotein a33 (transmembrane) (GPA33, Accession NP_(—)005805.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPA33 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPA33, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPA33BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15497, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein a33(transmembrane) (GPA33, Accession NP_(—)005805.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPA33.

Glycoprotein m6b (GPM6B, Accession NP_(—)005269.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPM6B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GPM6B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPM6B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4391, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein m6b(GPM6B, Accession NP_(—)005269.1), a gene which may be involved inneural development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GPM6B.

The function of GPM6B has been established by previous studies. Yan etal. (1993) used monoclonal antibodies raised against antigens in mousebrain fractions to isolate 2 related cDNAs from an expression library.The cDNAs, designated M6a (OMIM Ref. No. 601275) and M6b, are highlysimilar to the myelin proteolipid protein (OMIM Ref. No. 300401) and areexpressed during early development of the mouse central nervous system.Partial human genomic and cDNA clones for M6b (symbol =GPM6B) wereobtained by Olinsky et al. (1996). They found that M6b is expressed inboth neurons and glia and was detected in the cerebellar Bergmann glia,in glia within white matter tracts of the cerebellum and cerebrum, andin embryonic dorsal root ganglia Olinsky et al. (1996) mapped the geneto Xp22.2 by fluorescence in situ hybridization. Narayanan et al. (1998)described the structure of the M6b gene and refined the physical mappingof the gene to a location between markers DXS69E and DXS414. Theypresented data from a mutation analysis on 55 patients with Rettsyndrome (RTT; 312750), from which they concluded that it was veryunlikely that M6b is involved in Rett syndrome. A relationship had beensuggested by the fact that the gene maps to the same region of Xp asdoes RTT and by the fact that M6b is a member of the proteolipid proteingene family.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Narayanan, V.; Olinsky, S.; Dahle, E.; Naidu, S.; Zoghbi, H. Y.:Mutation analysis of the M6b gene in patients with Rett syndrome. Am. J.Med. Genet. 78:165-168, 1998; and

Olinsky, S.; Loop, B. T.; DeKosky, A.; Ripepi, B.; Weng, W.; Cummins,J.; Wenger, S. L.; Yan, Y.; Lagenaur, C.; Narayanan, V.: Chromosomalmapping of the human M6 genes. Genomics 33:53.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GPM6B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300051, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. G protein-coupled receptor 55 (GPR55, AccessionNP_(—)005674.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GPR55 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPR55, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GPR55 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4012, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 55 (GPR55, Accession NP_(—)005674.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR55.

G protein-coupled receptor 56 (GPR56, Accession NP_(—)005673.2) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR56 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR56, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR56BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5025, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 56 (GPR56, Accession NP_(—)005673.2), a gene which transducesextracellular signals through heterotrimeric G proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPR56.

The function of GPR56 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. G protein-coupledreceptor 62 (GPR62, Accession NP_(—)543141.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR62 BINDING SITE1 and GPR62BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by GPR62, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR62BINDING SITE1 and GPR62 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14335 and SEQID:15063 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 62 (GPR62, Accession NP_(—)543141.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR62.

G protein-coupled receptor 72 (GPR72, Accession NP_(—)057624.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR72 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR72, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR72BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15584, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 72 (GPR72, Accession NP_(—)057624.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR72.

Glutamate receptor, ionotrophic, ampa 3 (GRIA3, AccessionNP_(—)000819.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GRIA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GRIA3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRIA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14641, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Glutamate receptor,ionotrophic, ampa 3 (GRIA3, Accession NP_(—)000819.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GRIA3.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, n-methyl-d-aspartate 3a (GRIN3A,Accession NP_(—)597702.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRIN3A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRIN3A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRIN3A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13739, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Glutamate receptor,ionotropic, n-methyl-d-aspartate 3a (GRIN3A, Accession NP_(—)597702.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GRIN3A.

Goosecoid (GSC, Accession NP_(—)776248.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GSC BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GSC,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GSC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17283, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Goosecoid (GSC,Accession NP_(—)776248.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GSC.

Heart and neural crest derivatives expressed 2 (HAND2, AccessionNP_(—)068808.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HAND2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HAND2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HAND2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8738, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Heart and neuralcrest derivatives expressed 2 (HAND2, Accession NP_(—)068808.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HAND2.

Hepatitis b virus x associated protein (HBXAP, Accession NP_(—)057662.2)is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HBXAPBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by HBXAP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHBXAP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5810, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Hepatitis b virus xassociated protein (HBXAP, Accession NP_(—)057662.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HBXAP.

Hemogen (HEMGN, Accession NP_(—)060907.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HEMGN BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HEMGN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HEMGN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18446, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Hemogen (HEMGN,Accession NP_(—)060907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HEMGN.

HIC (Accession XP_(—)041273.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HIC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HIC, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HIC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5416, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of HIC (AccessionXP_(—)041273.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HIC.

HIS1 (Accession NP_(—)006451.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HIS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HIS1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HIS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3217, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of HIS1 (AccessionNP_(—)006451.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HIS1.

High-mobility group box 2 (HMGB2, Accession NP_(—)002120.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMGB2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HMGB2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMGB2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15162, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of High-mobility groupbox 2 (HMGB2, Accession NP_(—)002120.1), a gene which binds tosingle-stranded DNA, unwinds double-stranded DNA, and increasestranscription. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HMGB2.

The function of HMGB2 has been established by previous studies. The highmobility group (HMG) proteins are localized in the nuclei of highereukaryotes and occur in 3 families, 1 of which includes HMG1 (OMIM Ref.No. 163905) and HMG2. These proteins include a so-called HMG box whichis involved in DNA binding. Both HMG1 and HMG2 proteins bind tosingle-stranded DNA, unwind double-stranded DNA, and increasetranscription (Wanschura et al., 1996). By screening a human genomiclibrary with the pig thymus cDNA coding for chromosomal protein HGM2,Shirakawa and Yoshida (1992) isolated a 4,341-bp fragment containing theentire gene encoding this protein. The gene was 2,665 bp long from thestart site to the end of transcription and comprised 5 exons. Length ofthe mRNA predicted from the exons was 1,125 bp. The canonical 5-primeregulatory motifs, CCAAT, were present, whereas the TATA element wasabsent from the gene. The primary structure of the human HMG2 proteinconsisted of 208 amino acid residues and was different from that of thepig HGM2 in only 2 amino acids; one was exchanged and the other wasmissing.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shirakawa, H.; Yoshida, M.: Structure of a gene coding for human HMG2protein. J. Biol. Chem. 267:6641-6645, 1992; and

Wanschura, S.; Schoenmakers, E. F. P. M.; Huysmans, C.; Bartnitzke, S.;Van de Ven, W. J. M.; Bullerdiek, J.: Mapping of the human HMG2 gene to4q31. Genomics 31:264-265, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HMGB2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 163906, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. HMP19 (Accession NP_(—)057064.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMP19 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHMP19, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMP19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15566, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of HMP19 (AccessionNP_(—)057064.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HMP19.

Homeo box a13 (HOXA13, Accession NP_(—)000513.2) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HOXA13 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHOXA13, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXA13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14274, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box a13(HOXA13, Accession NP_(—)000513.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HOXA13.

Homeo box b5 (HOXB5, Accession NP_(—)002138.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HOXB5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHOXB5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXB5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box b5(HOXB5, Accession NP_(—)002138.1), a gene which may regulate geneexpresion, morphogenesis and differentiation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HOXB5.

The function of HOXB5 has been established by previous studies. Asreviewed by Acampora et al. (1989), the homeo box region 2 contains 9homeo box genes in 180 kb of DNA on chromosome 17. The order, from5-prime to 3-prime, is HOXB9 (HOX2E), HOXB8 (HOX2D), HOXB7 (HOX2C),HOXB6 (HOX2B), HOXB5 (HOX2A), HOXB4 (HOX2F), HOXB3 (HOX2G), HOXB2(HOX2H), HOXB1 (HOX2I). Classical models of craniofacial developmentargue that the neural crest is prepatterned or preprogrammed to makespecific head structures before its migration from the neural tube. Incontrast, recent studies in several vertebrates, including mouse, chick,and zebrafish, have provided evidence for plasticity in patterningneural crest populations. Using tissue transposition and molecularanalyses in avian embryos, Trainor et al. (2002) reconciled thesefindings by demonstrating that classical manipulation experiments, whichform the basis of the prepatterning model, involved transplantation of alocal signaling center, the isthmic organizer. FGF8 (OMIM Ref. No.600483) signaling from the isthmus alters HOXA2 expression andconsequently branchial arch patterning, demonstrating that neural crestcells are patterned by environmental signals.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Acampora, D.; D'Esposito, M.; Faiella, A.; Pannese, M.; Migliaccio, E.;Morelli, F.; Stornaiuolo, A.; Nigro, V.; Simeone, A.; Boncinelli, E.:The human HOX gene family. Nucleic Acids Res. 17:10385-10402, 1989; and

Trainor, P. A.; Ariza-McNaughton, L.; Krumlauf, R.: Role of the isthmusand FGFs in resolving the paradox of neural crest plasticity andprepatterning. Science 295:1288-1291, 2002.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HOXB5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 142960, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Homeo box b6 (HOXB6, Accession NP_(—)724779.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HOXB6 BINDING SITE1through HOXB6 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HOXB6,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXB6 BINDING SITE1through HOXB6 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:6159, SEQ ID:15879 andSEQ ID:6159 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box b6(HOXB6, Accession NP_(—)724779.1), a gene which participates inestablishing segmentation patterns and in determining segmentidentities. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HOXB6.

The function of HOXB6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM48.2. Homeo box b6 (HOXB6,Accession NP_061825.2) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. HOXB6 BINDING SITE1 through HOXB6 BINDING SITE3 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts ofmRNA encoded by HOXB6, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXB6BINDING SITE1 through HOXB6 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:13497, SEQID:13497 and SEQ ID:6159 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box b6(HOXB6, Accession NP_(—)061825.2), a gene which participates inestablishing segmentation patterns and in determining segmentidentities. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HOXB6.

The function of HOXB6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM48.2. Homeo box b6 (HOXB6,Accession NP_724778.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. HOXB6 BINDING SITE1 through HOXB6 BINDING SITE3 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts ofmRNA encoded by HOXB6, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXB6BINDING SITE1 through HOXB6 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15879, SEQID:13497 and SEQ ID:9089 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box b6(HOXB6, Accession NP_(—)724778.1), a gene which participates inestablishing segmentation patterns and in determining segmentidentities. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HOXB6.

The function of HOXB6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM48.2. Homeo box c6 (HOXC6,Accession NP_710160.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. HOXC6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HOXC6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXC6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9089, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box c6(HOXC6, Accession NP_(—)710160.1), a gene which is part of adevelopmental regulatory system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HOXC6.

The function of HOXC6 has been established by previous studies. Simeoneet al. (1987) characterized 2 human cDNA clones, each containing a homeobox region. The corresponding genes, termed c1 (HOXB7; 142962) and c8(HOXC6), were evaluated in different organs and body parts during humanembryonic and fetal development. Differential expression suggested thatthe genes play a key role in a variety of developmental processes.Homeodomain-containing proteins are transcription factors that regulatethe coordinated expression of multiple genes involved in development,differentiation, and malignant transformation. Chariot et al. (1996)cloned 2 distinct forms of HOXC6 cDNA from the human breast cancer cellline MCF7. These cDNAs correspond to 2.2- and 1.8-kb transcripts thatdiffer at their 5-prime ends and encode 153- and 235-amino acidhomeodomain-containing proteins, respectively. The authors found thatthe 2.2-kb HOXC6 transcript is downregulated in human breast cancercells, whereas the 1.8-kb transcript is expressed in many human tumors,including breast and ovarian carcinomas. Chariot et al. (1996) showedthat both HOXC6 gene products can repress transcription from a consensusHOX-binding sequence in MDA-MB231 breast cancer cells and can cooperatewith other HOX proteins, such as HOXB7, on their target genes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chariot, A.; Castronovo, V.; Le, P.; Gillet, C.; Sobel, M. E.; Gielen,J.: Cloning and expression of a new HOXC6 transcript encoding arepressing protein. Biochem. J. 319:91-97, 1996; and

Simeone, A.; Mavilio, F.; Acampora, D.; Giampaolo, A.; Faiella, A.;Zappavigna, V.; D'Esposito, M.; Pannese, M.; Russo, G.; Boncinelli, E.;Peschle, C.: Two human homeobox genes, c1 an.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HOXC6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 142972, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Hippocalcin like 4 (HPCAL4, Accession NP_(—)057341.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HPCAL4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HPCAL4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HPCAL4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15640, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Hippocalcin like 4(HPCAL4, Accession NP_(—)057341.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HPCAL4.

HSPC056 (Accession NP_(—)054873.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSPC056 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC056,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC056 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15755, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of HSPC056 (AccessionNP_(—)054873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSPC056.

HSPC159 (Accession NP_(—)054900.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSPC159 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC159,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC159 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5350, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of HSPC159 (AccessionNP_(—)054900.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSPC159.

Islet cell autoantigen 1, 69 kda (ICA1, Accession NP_(—)071683.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ICA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ICA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ICA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6433, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Islet cellautoantigen 1, 69 kda (ICA1, Accession NP_(—)071683.1), a gene whichencodes Islet cell autoantigen 1 and therefore may be associated withInsulin- dependent diabetes mellitus. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Insulin-dependentdiabetes mellitus, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ICA1.

The function of ICA1 has been established by previous studies.Pietropaolo et al. (1993) identified a novel 69-kD peptide autoantigen(ICA69) associated with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) byscreening a human islet lambda-gt11 cDNA expression library withcytoplasmic islet cell antibody positive sera from relatives of IDDMpatients who progressed to the overt disease. The deduced open readingframe of the ICA69 cDNA predicted a 483-amino acid protein. ICA69 showedno nucleotide or amino acid sequence relation to any known sequence inGenBank except for 2 short regions of similarity with bovine serumalbumin (BSA). The ICA69 cDNA probe hybridized with a 2-kb mRNA inpolyadenylated RNA from human pancreas, brain, heart, thyroid, andkidney. The structural gene for ICA69 was designated ICA1. A homolog inthe mouse, designated Ica1, was mapped to the proximal end of chromosome6, within 6 cM of the MET protooncogene (OMIM Ref. No. 164860). One candeduce from homology of synteny that the human ICA1 gene is probablylocated in the region 7q31, which is conserved between mouse and human.Thus, Pietropaolo et al. (1993) added another islet antigen to theisoforms of the neuroendocrine-associated enzyme glutamic aciddecarboxylase (GAD; 138275) which react with sera from IDDM patients aswell as from patients with stiff-man syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 184850).However, by isotopic in situ hybridization, Gaedigk et al. (1994)demonstrated that the ICA1 gene maps to human 7p22. Gaedigk et al.(1996) reported that the mouse Ica1 gene is distributed over more than100 kb on chromosome 6. The single murine genomic locus contains 14coding exons, ranging from 39 to 271 bp in length. They found that thehuman and mouse intron/exon junctions are identical. They cloned cDNAsand identified alternatively spliced mRNA transcripts. All splicevariants encoded the conserved T-cell epitope (in exon 2) recognized byautoreactive T cells in diabetic children and diabetes-prone NOD mice.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gaedigk, R.; Duncan, A. M. V.; Miyazaki, I.; Robinson, B. H.; Dosch,H.-M.: ICA1 encoding p69, a protein linked to the development of type 1diabetes, maps to human chromosome 7p22. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 66:274-276, 1994; and

Gaedigk, R.; Karges, W.; Hui, M. F.; Scherer, S. W.; Dosch, H.-M.:Genomic organization and transcript analysis of ICAp69, a target antigenin diabetic autoimmunity. Genomics 38:382-39.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ICA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147625, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Islet cell autoantigen 1, 69 kda (ICA1, AccessionNP_(—)004959.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ICA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ICA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Islet cellautoantigen 1, 69 kda (ICA1, Accession NP_(—)004959.1), a gene whichencodes Islet cell autoantigen 1 and therefore may be associated withInsulin- dependent diabetes mellitus. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Insulin-dependentdiabetes mellitus, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ICA1.

The function of ICA1 has been established by previous studies.Pietropaolo et al. (1993) identified a novel 69-kD peptide autoantigen(ICA69) associated with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) byscreening a human islet lambda-gt11 cDNA expression library withcytoplasmic islet cell antibody positive sera from relatives of IDDMpatients who progressed to the overt disease. The deduced open readingframe of the ICA69 cDNA predicted a 483-amino acid protein. ICA69 showedno nucleotide or amino acid sequence relation to any known sequence inGenBank except for 2 short regions of similarity with bovine serumalbumin (BSA). The ICA69 cDNA probe hybridized with a 2-kb mRNA inpolyadenylated RNA from human pancreas, brain, heart, thyroid, andkidney. The structural gene for ICA69 was designated ICA1. A homolog inthe mouse, designated Ica1, was mapped to the proximal end of chromosome6, within 6 cM of the MET protooncogene (OMIM Ref. No. 164860). One candeduce from homology of synteny that the human ICA1 gene is probablylocated in the region 7q31, which is conserved between mouse and human.Thus, Pietropaolo et al. (1993) added another islet antigen to theisoforms of the neuroendocrine-associated enzyme glutamic aciddecarboxylase (GAD; 138275) which react with sera from IDDM patients aswell as from patients with stiff-man syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 184850).However, by isotopic in situ hybridization, Gaedigk et al. (1994)demonstrated that the ICA1 gene maps to human 7p22. Gaedigk et al.(1996) reported that the mouse Ica1 gene is distributed over more than100 kb on chromosome 6. The single murine genomic locus contains 14coding exons, ranging from 39 to 271 bp in length. They found that thehuman and mouse intron/exon junctions are identical. They cloned cDNAsand identified alternatively spliced mRNA transcripts. All splicevariants encoded the conserved T-cell epitope (in exon 2) recognized byautoreactive T cells in diabetic children and diabetes-prone NOD mice.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gaedigk, R.; Duncan, A. M. V.; Miyazaki, I.; Robinson, B. H.; Dosch,H.-M.: ICA1 encoding p69, a protein linked to the development of type 1diabetes, maps to human chromosome 7p22. Cytogenet. Cell Genet.66:274-276, 1994; and

Gaedigk, R.; Karges, W.; Hui, M. F.; Scherer, S. W.; Dosch, H.-M.:Genomic organization and transcript analysis of ICAp69, a target antigenin diabetic autoimmunity. Genomics 38:382-39.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ICA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147625, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interferon (alpha, beta and omega) receptor 2 (IFNAR2,Accession NP_(—)000865.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IFNAR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IFNAR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IFNAR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15907, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Interferon (alpha,beta and omega) receptor 2 (IFNAR2, Accession NP_(—)000865.2), a genewhich is a receptor for interferons alpha and beta. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IFNAR2.

The function of IFNAR2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Insulin-like growthfactor 1 (somatomedin c) (IGF1, Accession NP_(—)000609.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IGF1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby IGF1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IGF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12026, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Insulin-like growthfactor 1 (somatomedin c) (IGF1, Accession NP_(—)000609.1), a gene whichare structurally and functionally related to insulin but have a muchhigher growth-promoting activity and therefore may be associated withGrowth retardation with sensorineural deafness and mental retardation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Growth retardation with sensorineural deafness and mentalretardation, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IGF1.

The function of IGF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Interleukin 15receptor, alpha (IL15RA, Accession NP_(—)002180.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL15RA BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL15RA, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL15RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17728, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 15receptor, alpha (IL15RA, Accession NP_(—)002180.1), a gene which isessential for signal transduction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IL15RA.

The function of IL15RA has been established by previous studies.Interleukin 2 (OMIM Ref. No. 147680) and interleukin 15 (OMIM Ref. No.600554) are cytokines with overlapping but distinct biologic effects.Their receptors share 2 subunits, the IL2R beta (OMIM Ref. No. 146710)and gamma (OMIM Ref. No. 308380) chains, which are essential for signaltransduction. The IL2 receptor requires an additional IL2-specific alphasubunit for high affinity IL2 binding (OMIM Ref. No. 147730). Giri etal. (1995) identified and cloned a murine IL15-specific alpha subunitand showed that it is structurally related to IL2R-alpha. However, themurine IL15R-alpha alone bound IL15 with a 1,000-fold higher affinitythan that seen with IL2R-alpha and IL2. Anderson et al. (1995) extendedthese studies into the human system with the isolation of 3differentially spliced human IL15R-alpha variants that are all capableof high affinity binding of IL15. The cytoplasmic domain of IL15R-alpha,like that of IL2R-alpha is dispensable for mitogenic signaling,suggesting that the primary role of the alpha chains is to confer highaffinity binding. At high concentrations, IL-15, like IL-2, is able tosignal through a complex of IL2R-beta and -gamma in the absence of thealpha subunit. Furthermore, the IL15RA and IL2RA genes have a similarintron/exon organization and are closely linked in both human and murinegenomes. The IL2RA gene (OMIM Ref. No. 147730) had been previouslymapped to 10p15-p14 and its homolog to mouse chromosome 2. The humangene IL15RA was mapped to 10p15-p14 by fluorescence in situhybridization and the mouse Il15ra gene was mapped to chromosome 2 byinterspecific backcross mapping.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Anderson, D. M.; Kumaki, S.; Ahdieh, M.; Bertles, J.; Tometsko, M.;Loomis, A.; Giri, J.; Copeland, N. G.; Gilbert, D. J.; Jenkins, N. A.;Valentine, V.; Shapiro, D. N.; Morris, S. W.; Park, L. S.; Cosman, D.:Functional characterization of the human interleukin-15 receptor alphachain and close linkage of IL15RA and IL2RA genes. J. Biol. Chem.270:29862-29869, 1995; and

Giri, J. G.; Kumaki, S.; Ahdieh, M.; Friend, D. J.; Loomis, A.;Shanebeck, K.; DuBose, R.; Cosman, D.; Park, L. S.; Anderson, D. M.:Identification and cloning of a novel IL-15 binding.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL15RA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601070, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin 15 receptor, alpha (IL15RA, AccessionNP_(—)751950.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL15RA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL15RA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL15RA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17728, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 15receptor, alpha (IL15RA, Accession NP_(—)751950.1), a gene which isessential for signal transduction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IL15RA.

The function of IL15RA has been established by previous studies.Interleukin 2 (OMIM Ref. No. 147680) and interleukin 15 (OMIM Ref. No.600554) are cytokines with overlapping but distinct biologic effects.Their receptors share 2 subunits, the IL2R beta (OMIM Ref. No. 146710)and gamma (OMIM Ref. No. 308380) chains, which are essential for signaltransduction. The IL2 receptor requires an additional IL2-specific alphasubunit for high affinity IL2 binding (OMIM Ref. No. 147730). Giri etal. (1995) identified and cloned a murine IL15-specific alpha subunitand showed that it is structurally related to IL2R-alpha. However, themurine IL15R-alpha alone bound IL15 with a 1,000-fold higher affinitythan that seen with IL2R-alpha and IL2. Anderson et al. (1995) extendedthese studies into the human system with the isolation of 3differentially spliced human IL15R-alpha variants that are all capableof high affinity binding of IL15. The cytoplasmic domain of IL15R-alpha,like that of IL2R-alpha is dispensable for mitogenic signaling,suggesting that the primary role of the alpha chains is to confer highaffinity binding. At high concentrations, IL-15, like IL-2, is able tosignal through a complex of IL2R-beta and -gamma in the absence of thealpha subunit. Furthermore, the IL15RA and IL2RA genes have a similarintron/exon organization and are closely linked in both human and murinegenomes. The IL2RA gene (OMIM Ref. No. 147730) had been previouslymapped to 10p15-p14 and its homolog to mouse chromosome 2. The humangene IL15RA was mapped to 10p15-p14 by fluorescence in situhybridization and the mouse Il15ra gene was mapped to chromosome 2 byinterspecific backcross mapping.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Anderson, D. M.; Kumaki, S.; Ahdieh, M.; Bertles, J.; Tometsko, M.;Loomis, A.; Giri, J.; Copeland, N. G.; Gilbert, D. J.; Jenkins, N. A.;Valentine, V.; Shapiro, D. N.; Morris, S. W.; Park, L. S.; Cosman, D.:Functional characterization of the human interleukin-15 receptor alphachain and close linkage of IL15RA and IL2RA genes. J. Biol. Chem.270:29862-29869, 1995; and

Giri, J. G.; Kumaki, S.; Ahdieh, M.; Friend, D. J.; Loomis, A.;Shanebeck, K.; DuBose, R.; Cosman, D.; Park, L. S.; Anderson, D. M.:Identification and cloning of a novel IL-15 binding.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL15RA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601070, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin 19 (IL19, Accession NP_(—)037503.2) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL19 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL19, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL19 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1253, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 19(IL19, Accession NP_(—)037503.2), a gene which may play a role in B-cellactivation and autoantibody production. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IL19.

The function of IL19 has been established by previous studies.Interleukin-10 (IL10; 124092) is a multifunctional cytokine that hasantiinflammatory properties through its ability to downregulate antigenpresentation and macrophage activation. It also plays a role in B-cellactivation and autoantibody production. The IL10 family of cytokinesincludes IL19, IL20 (OMIM Ref. No. 605619), MDA7 (OMIM Ref. No. 604136),and IL22 (OMIM Ref. No. 605330). By searching EST databases using IL10as the probe, followed by screening an Epstein-Barr virus-transformedB-cell cDNA library, Gallagher et al. (2000) obtained a cDNA encodingIL19. Sequence analysis predicted that the 177-amino acid proteincontains a signal peptide, 2 potential N-linked glycosylation sites, and4 conserved cysteine residues necessary for correct folding of the IL10monomer. IL19 shares 82% identity with IL10 in the hydrophobic core, butonly 53% similarity in the putative IL10 receptor-alpha (OMIM Ref. No.146933)-interacting residues. Northern blot kinetic analysis detectedexpression of IL10 before IL19 in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulatedmonocytes. IL19 expression was enhanced in the presence of IL4 (OMIMRef. No. 147780) or IL13 (OMIM Ref. No. 147683), but notgamma-interferon (OMIM Ref. No. 147570), in LPS-stimulated monocytes.Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GMCSF; 138960), butnot other cytokines, was capable of inducing IL19 expression. Westernblot analysis showed expression of a 35- to 40-kD protein that wasreduced to 21 kD by glycosidase treatment. Genomic sequence analysisdetermined that the IL19 gene spans nearly 6 kb and, like IL10, contains5 exons

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Blumberg, H.; Conklin, D.; Xu, W.; Grossmann, A.; Brender, T.; Carollo,S.; Eagan, M.; Foster, D.; Haldeman, B. A.; Hammond, A.; Haugen, H.;Jelinek, L.; and 14 others: Interleukin 20: discovery, receptoridentification, and role in epidermal function. Cell 104:9-19, 2001; and

Gallagher, G.; Dickensheets, H.; Eskdale, J.; Izotova, L. S.;Mirochnitchenko, O. V.; Peat, J. D.; Vazquez, N.; Pestka, S.; Donnelly,R. P.; Kotenko, S. V.: Cloning, expression and ini.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL19 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605687, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin 1 receptor-like 1 (IL1RL1, AccessionNP_(—)057316.3) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL1RL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL1RL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL1RL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15835, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 1receptor-like 1 (IL1RL1, Accession NP_(—)057316.3), a gene which ispossibly involved in regulation of t-lymphocyte action. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL1RL1.

The function of IL1RL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Interleukin 2 (IL2,Accession NP_(—)000577.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of IL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4856, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 2 (IL2,Accession NP_(—)000577.2), a gene which is a powerfully immunoregulatorylymphokine that is produced by lectin-or antigen-activated T cells.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL2.

The function of IL2 has been established by previous studies.Interleukin- 2 (IL2), formerly referred to as T-cell growth factor, is apowerfully immunoregulatory lymphokine that is produced by lectin-orantigen-activated T cells. Not only is it produced by mature Tlymphocytes on stimulation but also constitutively by certain T-celllymphoma cell lines. It is useful in the study of the molecular natureof T-cell differentiation and because, like interferons, it augmentsnatural killer cell activity, it might have use in the treatment ofcancer. Lowenthal et al. (1985) presented evidence that IL2 can act as agrowth hormone for both B and T lymphocytes. Thus, IL2 is a betterdesignation than TCGF. See review of Smith (1988). IL2 has a molecularweight of 15,000. Taniguchi et al. (1983) cloned the human IL2 gene.Fujita et al. (1983) found that the IL2 gene has a promoter sequencehomologous to that of the human gamma interferon gene. Using a clonedhuman TCGF gene in somatic cell hybridization studies, Seigel et al.(1984) assigned the TCGF locus to chromosome 4. In situ hybridizationnarrowed the assignment to 4q26-q28. Evidence was presented to indicatethat TCGF and RAF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 164760), the pseudogene form of theoncogene RAF1, is not closely linked to TCGF although it is onchromosome 4. Fiorentino et al. (1989) assigned the Il2 locus to mousechromosome 3 by Southern analysis of Chinese hamster/mouse somatic cellhybrid cells, and Webb et al. (1990) localized it to bands B-C by insitu hybridization

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shows, T.; Eddy, R.; Haley, L.; Byers, M.; Henry, M.; Fujita, T.;Matsui, H.; Taniguchi, T.: Interleukin 2 (IL2) is assigned to humanchromosome 4. Somat. Cell Molec. Genet. 10:315-318, 1984; and

Smith, K. A.: Interleukin-2: inception, impact, and implications.Science 240:1169-1176, 1988.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL2 are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147680, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, AccessionNP_(—)775088.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL28RA BINDING SITE1 and IL28RA BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by IL28RA, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL28RABINDING SITE1 and IL28RA BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18482 and SEQID:2495 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 6 receptor (IL6R, Accession NP_(—)000556.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL6R BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL6R, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL6R BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10665, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 6receptor (IL6R, Accession NP_(—)000556.1), a gene which is essential tothe regulation of the immune response, hematopoiesis, and acute-phasereactions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL6R.

The function of IL6R has been established by previous studies. Whereasthe 0.9-kb IFN-beta-1 mRNA is transcribed from an intron-free IFNB1 genelocated on 9p (OMIM Ref. No. 147640), IFN-beta-2 is the translationproduct of a 1.3-kb mRNA derived from an intron-containing IFNB2 genenot located on chromosome 9. The IFN-beta-2 mRNA does notcross-hybridize with IFN-beta-1 cDNA probes and vice-versa. Sehgal etal. (1986) mapped IFNB2 to chromosome 7 by means of a cDNA clone inblot-hybridization experiments on DNA from a panel of human-rodentsomatic cell hybrids. Zilberstein et al. (1986) cloned cDNA for the1.3-kb RNA designated IFNB2. Expression studies showed that theIFN-beta-2 secreted by DNA-transformed rodent cells is a processed 21-kDprotein whose activity is cross- neutralized by antibodies to humanIFN-beta-1 but not to alpha or gamma interferon. The biologicsignificance of IFN-beta-2 lies in the fact that it is induced underconditions in which IFN-beta-1 is not induced, as in metabolicallystressed cells. Its induction by IL1 (OMIM Ref. No. 147720) and TNF(OMIM Ref. No. 191160) suggests that it may play a role as an autocrinemediator of some effects of these cytokines in inflammation and acutephase responses, as well as regulate cell proliferation. As discussed bySehgal et al. (1987), IFNB2 is identical to B-cell differentiationfactor (BSF2) and enhances proliferation in hybridoma/plasmacytomacells. Hirano et al. (1986) reported the molecular cloning, structuralanalysis, and functional expression of cDNA encoding human BSF2. Theprimary sequence of BSF2 deduced from the cDNA shows that it has 184amino acids and is distinct from other interleukins. In addition to itsantiviral activity, beta-2 interferon elicits acute phase response inliver cells and is identical to hepatocyte stimulatory factor. It alsois identical to hybridoma growth factor. A subset of plasmacytoma (PCT),designated extramedullary PCT, is distinguished from multiple myelomaand solitary PCT of bone by its distribution among various tissue sitesbut not bone marrow. Extramedullary (extraosseus) PCTs are rarespontaneous neoplasms of mice but are readily induced in a susceptiblestrain, BALB/c, by treatment with pristane. The tumors develop inperitoneal granulomas and are characterized by Myc-activating t(12;15)chromosomal translocations and, most frequently, by secretion of IgA. Totest directly the contribution of IL6 to PCT development, Kovalchuk etal. (2002) generated BALB/c mice carrying a widely expressed IL6transgene. All mice exhibited lymphoproliferation and plasmacytosis. By18 months of age, more than half developed readily transplantable PCTsin lymph nodes, Peyer patches, and sometimes spleen. These neoplasmsalso had the t(12;15) translocations, but remarkably, none expressedIgA. Approximately 30% of the mice developed follicular and diffuselarge cell B-cell lymphomas that often coexisted with PCTs. Thesefindings provided a unique model of extramedullary PCT for studies onpathogenesis and treatment and suggested a role for IL6 in the genesisof germinal center-derived lymphomas

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hirano, T.; Yasukawa, K.; Harada, H.; Taga, T.; Watanabe, Y.; Matsuda,T.; Kashiwamura, S.; Nakajima, K.; Koyama, K.; Iwamatsu, A.; Tsunasawa,S.; Sakiyama, F.; Matsui, H.; Takahara, Y.; Taniguchi, T.; Kishimoto,T.: Complementary DNA for a novel human interleukin (BSF-2) that inducesB lymphocytes to produce immunoglobulin. Nature 324:73-76, 1986; and

Kovalchuk, A. L.; Kim, J. S.; Park, S. S.; Coleman, A. E.; Ward, J. M.;Morse, H. C, III; Kishimoto, T.; Potter, M.; Janz, S.: IL-6 transgenicmouse model for extraosseous plasmacytoma.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL6R arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147880, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin 6 receptor (IL6R, Accession NP_(—)852004.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL6R BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL6R, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL6R BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10665, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 6receptor (IL6R, Accession NP_(—)852004.1), a gene which is essential tothe regulation of the immune response, hematopoiesis, and acute-phasereactions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL6R.

The function of IL6R has been established by previous studies. Whereasthe 0.9-kb IFN-beta-1 mRNA is transcribed from an intron-free IFNB1 genelocated on 9p (OMIM Ref. No. 147640), IFN-beta-2 is the translationproduct of a 1.3-kb mRNA derived from an intron-containing IFNB2 genenot located on chromosome 9. The IFN-beta-2 mRNA does notcross-hybridize with IFN-beta-1 cDNA probes and vice-versa. Sehgal etal. (1986) mapped IFNB2 to chromosome 7 by means of a cDNA clone inblot-hybridization experiments on DNA from a panel of human-rodentsomatic cell hybrids. Zilberstein et al. (1986) cloned cDNA for the1.3-kb RNA designated IFNB2. Expression studies showed that theIFN-beta-2 secreted by DNA- transformed rodent cells is a processed21-kD protein whose activity is cross- neutralized by antibodies tohuman IFN-beta-1 but not to alpha or gamma interferon. The biologicsignificance of IFN-beta-2 lies in the fact that it is induced underconditions in which IFN-beta-1 is not induced, as in metabolicallystressed cells. Its induction by IL1 (OMIM Ref. No. 147720) and TNF(OMIM Ref. No. 191160) suggests that it may play a role as an autocrinemediator of some effects of these cytokines in inflammation and acutephase responses, as well as regulate cell proliferation. As discussed bySehgal et al. (1987), IFNB2 is identical to B-cell differentiationfactor (BSF2) and enhances proliferation in hybridoma/plasmacytomacells. Hirano et al. (1986) reported the molecular cloning, structuralanalysis, and functional expression of cDNA encoding human BSF2. Theprimary sequence of BSF2 deduced from the cDNA shows that it has 184amino acids and is distinct from other interleukins. In addition to itsantiviral activity, beta-2 interferon elicits acute phase response inliver cells and is identical to hepatocyte stimulatory factor. It alsois identical to hybridoma growth factor. A subset of plasmacytoma (PCT),designated extramedullary PCT, is distinguished from multiple myelomaand solitary PCT of bone by its distribution among various tissue sitesbut not bone marrow. Extramedullary (extraosseus) PCTs are rarespontaneous neoplasms of mice but are readily induced in a susceptiblestrain, BALB/c, by treatment with pristane. The tumors develop inperitoneal granulomas and are characterized by Myc-activating t(12;15)chromosomal translocations and, most frequently, by secretion of IgA. Totest directly the contribution of IL6 to PCT development, Kovalchuk etal. (2002) generated BALB/c mice carrying a widely expressed IL6transgene. All mice exhibited lymphoproliferation and plasmacytosis. By18 months of age, more than half developed readily transplantable PCTsin lymph nodes, Peyer patches, and sometimes spleen. These neoplasmsalso had the t(12;15) translocations, but remarkably, none expressedIgA. Approximately 30% of the mice developed follicular and diffuselarge cell B-cell lymphomas that often coexisted with PCTs. Thesefindings provided a unique model of extramedullary PCT for studies onpathogenesis and treatment and suggested a role for IL6 in the genesisof germinal center-derived lymphomas

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hirano, T.; Yasukawa, K.; Harada, H.; Taga, T.; Watanabe, Y.; Matsuda,T.; Kashiwamura, S.; Nakajima, K.; Koyama, K.; Iwamatsu, A.; Tsunasawa,S.; Sakiyama, F.; Matsui, H.; Takahara, Y.; Taniguchi, T.; Kishimoto,T.: Complementary DNA for a novel human interleukin (BSF-2) that inducesB lymphocytes to produce immunoglobulin. Nature 324:73-76, 1986; and

Kovalchuk, A. L.; Kim, J. S.; Park, S. S.; Coleman, A. E.; Ward, J. M.;Morse, H. C, III; Kishimoto, T.; Potter, M.; Janz, S.: IL-6 transgenicmouse model for extraosseous plasmacytoma.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL6R arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147880, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Inhibitor of growth family, member 3 (ING3, AccessionNP_(—)061944.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ING3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ING3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ING3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3094, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Inhibitor of growthfamily, member 3 (ING3, Accession NP_(—)061944.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ING3.

IPO8 (Accession NP_(—)006381.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IPO8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IPO8, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of IPO8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3120, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of IPO8 (AccessionNP_(—)006381.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IPO8.

Janus kinase 2 (a protein tyrosine kinase) (JAK2, AccessionNP_(—)004963.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. JAK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JAK2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of JAK2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17718, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Janus kinase 2 (aprotein tyrosine kinase) (JAK2, Accession NP_(—)004963.1), a gene whichtyrosine kinase of the non-receptor type, involved in interleukin 3signal transduction. and therefore may be associated with Pre-b acutemyeloid leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Pre-b acute myeloid leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with JAK2.

The function of JAK2 has been established by previous studies. JAK2kinase is a member of a family of tyrosine kinases involved in cytokinereceptor signaling. See 147795 for background information on Januskinases In addition to its role as a kidney cytokine regulatinghematopoiesis, erythropoietin (OMIM Ref. No. 133170) is also produced inthe brain after oxidative or nitrosative stress. The transcriptionfactor HIF1 (OMIM Ref. No. 603348) upregulates erythropoietin followinghypoxic stimuli. Digicaylioglu and Lipton (2001) demonstrated thatpreconditioning with erythropoietin protects neurons in models ofischemic and degenerative damage due to excitotoxins and consequentgeneration of free radicals, including nitric oxide. Activation ofneuronal erythropoietin receptors (EPOR; 133171) prevents apoptosisinduced by NMDA or nitric oxide by triggering crosstalk between thesignaling pathways JAK2 and NFKB (see OMIM Ref. No. 164011).Digicaylioglu and Lipton (2001) demonstrated that erythropoietinreceptor- mediated activation of JAK2 leads to phosphorylation of theinhibitor of NFKB (I-kappa-B-alpha; 164008), subsequent nucleartranslocation of the transcription factor NFKB, and NFKB-dependenttranscription of neuroprotective genes. Transfection of cerebrocorticalneurons with a dominant interfering form of JAK2 or an I- kappa-B-alphasuperrepressor blocks erythropoietin-mediated prevention of neuronalapoptosis. Thus, neuronal erythropoietin receptors activate aneuroprotective pathway that is distinct from previously wellcharacterized JAK and NFKB functions. Moreover, this erythropoietineffect may underlie neuroprotection mediated by hypoxic-ischemicpreconditioning. Huang et al. (2001) showed that JAK2, and morespecifically just its intact N-terminal domain, binds to EPOR in theendoplasmic reticulum and promotes its cell surface expression. Thisinteraction was specific, as JAK1 had no effect. Residues 32 to 58 ofthe JAK2 JH7 domain were required for EPOR surface expression. Alaninescanning mutagenesis of the EPOR membrane proximal region revealed 2modes of EPOR-JAK2 interaction. A continuous block of EPOR residues wasrequired for functional, ligand- independent binding to JAK2 and cellsurface receptor expression, whereas 4 specific residues were essentialin switching on prebound JAK2 after ligand binding. Thus, in addition toits kinase activity required for cytokine receptor signaling, JAK isalso an essential subunit required for surface expression of cytokinereceptors.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of JAK2.Neubauer et al. (1998) also performed a targeted inactivation of Jak2 inmice. Jak2 -/- embryos were anemic and died around day 12.5 postcoitum.Primitive erythrocytes were found, but definitive erythropoiesis wasabsent. Compared to erythropoietin receptor-deficient mice, thephenotype of Jak2 deficiency was more severe. Fetal liver BFU-E andCFU-E colonies were completely absent. However, multilineagehematopoietic stem cells (CD34-low, c-kit-pos) were found, and Blymphopoiesis appeared intact. In contrast to IFN-alpha stimulation,Jak2 -/- cells did not respond to IFN-gamma. Jak2 -/-embryonic stemcells were competent for LIF signaling. These data also demonstratedthat Jak2 has pivotal functions for signal transduction of a set ofcytokine receptors required in definitive erythropoiesis

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for JAK2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Neubauer, H.; Cumano, A.; Muller, M.; Wu, H.; Huffstadt, U.; Pfeffer,K.: Jak2 deficiency defines an essential developmental checkpoint indefinitive hematopoiesis. Cell 93:397-409, 1998; and

Digicaylioglu, M.; Lipton, S. A.: Erythropoietin-mediatedneuroprotection involves cross-talk between Jak2 and NF-kappa-Bsignalling cascades. Nature 412:641-647, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of JAK2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147796, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Potassium voltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily,member 4 (KCNA4, Accession NP_(—)002224.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNA4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNA4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNA4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3266, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 4 (KCNA4,Accession NP_(—)002224.1), a gene which might be important in theregulation of the fast repolarizing phase of action potentials in heart.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNA4.

The function of KCNA4 has been established by previous studies.Potassium voltage-gated ion channels are highly diverse membraneproteins that seem to be present in nearly every eukaryotic cell (seeOMIM Ref. No. 176260). The rat genome encodes a potassium-channel(K-channel) family (RCK) homologous to the Shaker channels of Drosophila(Stuehmer et al., 1989). Only 1 member of this rat K-channel family,RCK4, was found to express A-type, i.e., rapidly inactivating, K-channels. Philipson et al. (1990) provided the sequence of the cDNAcorresponding to a fetal skeletal muscle potassium channel related toRCK4. The predicted 653-amino acid PCN2 protein shares 55% sequenceidentity with PCN1 (OMIM Ref. No. 176267) (Philipson et al., 1991).Tamkun et al. (1991) cloned a full-length human cDNA showing 97%identity to RCK4 and referred to it as HK1. HK1 mRNA was expressed inheart, in particular in the atrium and ventricle. Therefore, theyconcluded that the K-channel formed by this protein might be importantin the regulation of the fast repolarizing phase of action potentials inheart and thus might influence the duration of cardiac action potential.Grandy et al. (1992) mapped the KCNA4 gene to 11p14-p13. Using PCR,Gessler et al. (1992) produced a genomic HK1 DNA probe to map the geneon human chromosome 11p14 by study of somatic cell hybrids and by pulsedfield gel electrophoresis (PFGE). The somatic cell hybrid analysisdemonstrated that the gene is in the WAGR (OMIM Ref. No. 137357) region.PFGE analysis and comparison with the well-established PFGE map of theregion localized the gene to 11p14, 200 to 600 kb telomeric to FSHB(OMIM Ref. No. 136530). Thus, as the FSHB gene is located at 11p14,close to the 11p13/p14 boundary, the HK1 gene could be assigned to theproximal part of that band, namely, 11p14.1. From observations in casesof WAGR leading to deletion in this region, Gessler et al. (1992)concluded that a hemizygous deletion of HK1 may have little phenotypiceffect, perhaps because of less stringent requirements for the controlof expression levels for this gene. The HK1 gene is located in the wrongposition to be a plausible candidate gene for the long QT syndrome(LQT1; 192500). Philipson et al. (1993) mapped a potassium channel gene,which they symbolized KCNA4, to 11q13.4-q14.1 by a combination ofsegregation in a panel of reduced human-mouse somatic cell hybrids andisotopic in situ hybridization

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gessler, M.; Grupe, A.; Grzeschik, K.-H.; Pongs, O.: The potassiumchannel gene HK1 maps to human chromosome 11p14.1, close to the FSHBgene. Hum. Genet. 90:319-321, 1992; and

Grandy, D.; Mathew, M. K.; Ramaswami, M.; Tanouy, M.; Sheffield, V.;Jones, C. A.; Al-Dhalimi, M.; Zhang, Y.; Saez, C.; Litt, M.: A humanvoltage-gated potassium channel gene, HuKII, m.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNA4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176266, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 15(KCNJ15, Accession NP_(—)002234.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ15 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNJ15, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ15BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18499, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 15 (KCNJ15, AccessionNP_(—)002234.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ15.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 15 (KCNJ15,Accession NP_(—)733932.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ15 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNJ15, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ15BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18499, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 15 (KCNJ15, AccessionNP_(—)733932.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ15.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 15 (KCNJ15,Accession NP_(—)733933.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ15 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNJ15, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ15BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18499, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 15 (KCNJ15, AccessionNP_(—)733933.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ15.

Potassium channel, subfamily k, member 6 (KCNK6, AccessionNP_(—)004814.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNK6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNK6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNK6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2279, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Potassium channel,subfamily k, member 6 (KCNK6, Accession NP_(—)004814.1), a gene which isan inward rectifying potassium channel protein. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KCNK6.

The function of KCNK6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Potassium largeconductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily m beta member 3(KCNMB3, Accession NP_(—)741981.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNMB3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNMB3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNMB3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5079, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Potassium largeconductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily m beta member 3(KCNMB3, Accession NP_(—)741981.1), a gene which is similar to aregulatory subunit of Ca-activated potassium channel. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNMB3.

The function of KCNMB3 has been established by previous studies. Thelarge conductance, calcium-activated potassium (BK) channel is a memberof the Shaker-related 6-transmembrane domain potassium channelsuperfamily that is sensitive to voltage and calcium. BK channels arecomposed of a pore-forming alpha subunit (KCNMA1, or HSLO; 600150) and,in some tissues, a beta subunit. The beta-1 subunit (KCNMB1; 603951) isexpressed predominantly in smooth muscle cells, whereas the beta-2subunit (KCNMB2; 605214) is expressed in endocrine tissue, such asadrenal chromaffin cells Uebele et al. (2000) determined that KCNMB3 isa family of 4 related subunits, KCNMB3a (277 amino acids), KCNMB3b (257amino acids), KCNMB3c (275 amino acids), and KCNMB3d (279 amino acids),that arise from alternative splicing. The subunits vary only in theircytoplasmic N-terminal sequences and share 256 C-terminal amino acids.Genomic sequence analysis determined that the KCNMB3 gene contains 6exons, 3 of which (1a, 1b, and 1c/d) encode sequences unique to each ofthe splice variants. RT-PCR analysis showed that KCNMB3a has arelatively restricted distribution (spleen, placenta, pancreas, kidney,and heart), while the other variants are more widely expressed. KCNMB3cwas notably abundant in pancreas. In situ hybridization analysisdemonstrated that KCNMB3c expression is restricted to pancreatic betacells. Coexpression of KCNMB3a, -b, and -c with KCNMA1 resulted inpartial inactivation of activating currents; KCNMB3d did not inducedetectable inactivation. By FISH and somatic cell hybrid analysis, Riaziet al. (1999) mapped the KCNMB3 gene to 3q26.3-q27. Uebele et al. (2000)also mapped the KCNMB3 gene to 3q26.3-q27.1, in close proximity toKCNMB2, by radiation hybrid and FISH analysis

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Behrens, R.; Nolting, A.; Reimann, F.; Schwarz, M.; Waldschutz, R.;Pongs, O.: hKCNMB3 and hKCNMB4, cloning and characterization of twomembers of the large-conductance calcium-activated potassium channelbeta subunit family. FEBS Lett. 474:99-106, 2000; and

Brenner, R.; Jegla, T. J.; Wickenden, A.; Liu, Y.; Aldrich, R. W.:Cloning and functional characterization of novel large conductancecalcium-activated potassium channel beta subunits.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNMB3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605222, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Potassium large conductance calcium-activated channel,subfamily m beta member 3 (KCNMB3, Accession NP_(—)055222.3) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNMB3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by KCNMB3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KCNMB3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5079, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Potassium largeconductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily m beta member 3(KCNMB3, Accession NP_(—)055222.3), a gene which is similar to aregulatory subunit of Ca-activated potassium channel. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNMB3.

The function of KCNMB3 has been established by previous studies. Thelarge conductance, calcium-activated potassium (BK) channel is a memberof the Shaker-related 6-transmembrane domain potassium channelsuperfamily that is sensitive to voltage and calcium. BK channels arecomposed of a pore-forming alpha subunit (KCNMA1, or HSLO; 600150) and,in some tissues, a beta subunit. The beta-1 subunit (KCNMB1; 603951) isexpressed predominantly in smooth muscle cells, whereas the beta-2subunit (KCNMB2; 605214) is expressed in endocrine tissue, such asadrenal chromaffin cells Uebele et al. (2000) determined that KCNMB3 isa family of 4 related subunits, KCNMB3a (277 amino acids), KCNMB3b (257amino acids), KCNMB3c (275 amino acids), and KCNMB3d (279 amino acids),that arise from alternative splicing. The subunits vary only in theircytoplasmic N-terminal sequences and share 256 C-terminal amino acids.Genomic sequence analysis determined that the KCNMB3 gene contains 6exons, 3 of which (1a, 1b, and 1c/d) encode sequences unique to each ofthe splice variants. RT-PCR analysis showed that KCNMB3a has arelatively restricted distribution (spleen, placenta, pancreas, kidney,and heart), while the other variants are more widely expressed. KCNMB3cwas notably abundant in pancreas. In situ hybridization analysisdemonstrated that KCNMB3c expression is restricted to pancreatic betacells. Coexpression of KCNMB3a, -b, and -c with KCNMA1 resulted inpartial inactivation of activating currents; KCNMB3d did not inducedetectable inactivation. By FISH and somatic cell hybrid analysis, Riaziet al. (1999) mapped the KCNMB3 gene to 3q26.3-q27. Uebele et al. (2000)also mapped the KCNMB3 gene to 3q26.3-q27.1, in close proximity toKCNMB2, by radiation hybrid and FISH analysis

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Behrens, R.; Nolting, A.; Reimann, F.; Schwarz, M.; Waldschutz, R.;Pongs, O.: hKCNMB3 and hKCNMB4, cloning and characterization of twomembers of the large-conductance calcium-activated potassium channelbeta subunit family. FEBS Lett. 474:99-106, 2000; and

Brenner, R.; Jegla, T. J.; Wickenden, A.; Liu, Y.; Aldrich, R. W.:Cloning and functional characterization of novel large conductancecalcium-activated potassium channel beta subunits.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNMB3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605222, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Potassium intermediate/small conductance calcium-activatedchannel, subfamily n, member 3 (KCNN3, Accession NP_(—)740752.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNN3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNN3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNN3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10793, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumintermediate/small conductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily n,member 3 (KCNN3, Accession NP_(—)740752.1), a gene which forms avoltage- independent potassium channel activated by intracellularcalcium. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNN3.

The function of KCNN3 has been established by previous studies. Actionpotentials in vertebrate neurons are followed by anafterhyperpolarization (AHP) that may persist for several seconds andmay have profound consequences for the firing pattern of the neuron.Each component of the AHP is kinetically distinct and is mediated bydifferent calcium-activated potassium channels. SK channels areactivated in a voltage- independent manner and have a relatively smallunit conductance and high sensitivity to calcium. See 602754. Kohler etal. (1996) isolated rat and human brain cDNAs encoding a family of SKchannels which they designated SK1 (KCNN1; 602982), SK2 (OMIM Ref. No.605879), and SK3. All 3 proteins contain intracellular N and C terminiand 6 highly conserved transmembrane segments. In situ hybridizationrevealed that mRNAs encoding these subunits are widely expressed in ratbrain with distinct but overlapping patterns Austin et al. (1999) mappedthis gene, which they referred to as human KCa3 (hKCa3), to 1q21 byradiation hybrid analysis. In the families from the National Instituteof Mental Health (NIMH) Schizophrenia Genetics Initiative, they comparedtransmission to discordant sibs and parental transmission to affectedoffspring. Overall, there was no convincing evidence that KCNN3 CAGlengths differed between schizophrenics and controls. There was also noevidence of excessive parental transmission of long CAG repeat allelesto affected offspring. Sun et al. (2001) reported the genomicorganization and a promoter analysis of the KCNN3 gene

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of KCNN3.Bond et al. (2000) targeted the SK3 gene by homologous recombination forthe insertion of a gene switch that permitted experimental regulation ofSK3 expression while retaining normal SK3 promoter function. An absenceof SK3 did not present overt phenotypic consequences. However, SK3overexpression induced abnormal respiratory responses to hypoxia andcompromised parturition, presumably by effects on uterine contraction.Both conditions were corrected by silencing the gene. Bond et al. (2000)concluded that their results implicate SK3 channels as potentialtherapeutic targets for disorders such as sleep apnea or sudden infantdeath syndrome and for regulating uterine contractions during labor.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for KCNN3 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sun, G.; Tomita, H.; Shakkottai, V. G.; Gargus, J. J.: Genomicorganization and promoter analysis of human KCNN3 gene. J. Hum. Genet.46:463-470, 2001; and

Bond, C. T.; Sprengel, R.; Bissonnette, J. M.; Kaufmann, W. A.; Pribnow,D.; Neelands, T.; Storck, T.; Baetscher, M.; Jerecic, J.; Maylie, J.;Knaus, H.-G.; Seeburg, P. H.; Adelman, J.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNN3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602983, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Potassium intermediate/small conductance calcium-activatedchannel, subfamily n, member 3 (KCNN3, Accession NP_(—)002240.2) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNN3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNN3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNN3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10793, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumintermediate/small conductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily n,member 3 (KCNN3, Accession NP_(—)002240.2), a gene which forms avoltage- independent potassium channel activated by intracellularcalcium. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNN3.

The function of KCNN3 has been established by previous studies. Actionpotentials in vertebrate neurons are followed by anafterhyperpolarization (AHP) that may persist for several seconds andmay have profound consequences for the firing pattern of the neuron.Each component of the AHP is kinetically distinct and is mediated bydifferent calcium-activated potassium channels. SK channels areactivated in a voltage- independent manner and have a relatively smallunit conductance and high sensitivity to calcium. See 602754. Kohler etal. (1996) isolated rat and human brain cDNAs encoding a family of SKchannels which they designated SK1 (KCNN1; 602982), SK2 (OMIM Ref. No.605879), and SK3. All 3 proteins contain intracellular N and C terminiand 6 highly conserved transmembrane segments. In situ hybridizationrevealed that mRNAs encoding these subunits are widely expressed in ratbrain with distinct but overlapping patterns Austin et al. (1999) mappedthis gene, which they referred to as human KCa3 (hKCa3), to 1q21 byradiation hybrid analysis. In the families from the National Instituteof Mental Health (NIMH) Schizophrenia Genetics Initiative, they comparedtransmission to discordant sibs and parental transmission to affectedoffspring. Overall, there was no convincing evidence that KCNN3 CAGlengths differed between schizophrenics and controls. There was also noevidence of excessive parental transmission of long CAG repeat allelesto affected offspring. Sun et al. (2001) reported the genomicorganization and a promoter analysis of the KCNN3 gene

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of KCNN3.Bond et al. (2000) targeted the SK3 gene by homologous recombination forthe insertion of a gene switch that permitted experimental regulation ofSK3 expression while retaining normal SK3 promoter function. An absenceof SK3 did not present overt phenotypic consequences. However, SK3overexpression induced abnormal respiratory responses to hypoxia andcompromised parturition, presumably by effects on uterine contraction.Both conditions were corrected by silencing the gene. Bond et al. (2000)concluded that their results implicate SK3 channels as potentialtherapeutic targets for disorders such as sleep apnea or sudden infantdeath syndrome and for regulating uterine contractions during labor.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for KCNN3 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sun, G.; Tomita, H.; Shakkottai, V. G.; Gargus, J. J.: Genomicorganization and promoter analysis of human KCNN3 gene. J. Hum. Genet.46:463-470, 2001; and

Bond, C. T.; Sprengel, R.; Bissonnette, J. M.; Kaufmann, W. A.; Pribnow,D.; Neelands, T.; Storck, T.; Baetscher, M.; Jerecic, J.; Maylie, J.;Knaus, H.-G.; Seeburg, P. H.; Adelman, J.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNN3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602983, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Potassium voltage-gated channel, delayed-rectifier, subfamilys, member 2 (KCNS2, Accession XP_(—)043106.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNS2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKCNS2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNS2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7405, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, delayed-rectifier, subfamily s, member 2 (KCNS2,Accession XP_(—)043106.1), a gene which mediates the voltage-dependentpotassium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNS2.

The function of KCNS2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. KIAA0063 (AccessionNP_(—)055691.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA0063 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0063, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0063 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4542,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0063 (AccessionNP_(—)055691.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0063.

KIAA0152 (Accession NP_(—)055545.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0152 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0152,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0152 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9197, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0152 (AccessionNP_(—)055545.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0152.

KIAA0193 (Accession NP_(—)055581.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0193 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0193,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0193 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18064, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0193 (AccessionNP_(—)055581.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0193.

KIAA0237 (Accession NP_(—)055562.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0237 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0237 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by KIAA0237, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0237BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0237 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:20043 andSEQ ID:19421 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0237 (AccessionNP_(—)055562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0237.

KIAA0280 (Accession XP_(—)166238.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0280 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0280 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by KIAA0280, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0280BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0280 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18800 andSEQ ID:16465 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0280 (AccessionXP_(—)166238.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0280.

KIAA0303 (Accession XP_(—)291141.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0303 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0303,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0303 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0303 (AccessionXP_(—)291141.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0303.

KIAA0375 (Accession XP_(—)048462.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0375 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0375,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0375 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7737, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0375 (AccessionXP_(—)048462.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0375.

KIAA0376 (Accession XP_(—)037759.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0376 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0376,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0376 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0376 (AccessionXP_(—)037759.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0376.

KIAA0431 (Accession NP_(—)056066.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0431 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0431,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0431 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9717, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0431 (AccessionNP_(—)056066.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0431.

KIAA0557 (Accession XP_(—)085507.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0557 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0557,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0557 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19825, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0557 (AccessionXP_(—)085507.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0557.

KIAA0570 (Accession XP_(—)291018.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0570 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0570,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0570 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17900, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0570 (AccessionXP_(—)291018.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0570.

KIAA0592 (Accession XP_(—)170645.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0592 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0592,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0592 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3081, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0592 (AccessionXP_(—)170645.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0592.

KIAA0922 (Accession NP_(—)056011.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0922 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9702, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0922 (AccessionNP_(—)056011.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0922.

KIAA0934 (Accession XP_(—)034536.4) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0934 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0934,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0934 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12863, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0934 (AccessionXP_(—)034536.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0934.

KIAA1032 (Accession XP_(—)038604.4) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1032 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1032,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1032 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11779, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1032 (AccessionXP_(—)038604.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1032.

KIAA1076 (Accession XP_(—)037523.6) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1076 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1076,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1076 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19836, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1076 (AccessionXP_(—)037523.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1076.

KIAA1202 (Accession XP_(—)050478.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1202 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1202 BINDINGSITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by KIAA1202, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1202BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1202 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:10637,SEQ ID:1445, SEQ ID:6664 and SEQ ID:11414 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1202 (AccessionXP_(—)050478.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1202.

KIAA1210 (Accession XP_(—)172801.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1210 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1210 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by KIAA1210, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1210BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1210 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2528 and SEQID:15805 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1210 (AccessionXP_(—)172801.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1210.

KIAA1376 (Accession XP_(—)033042.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1376 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1376,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1376 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15428, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1376 (AccessionXP_(—)033042.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1376.

KIAA1399 (Accession XP_(—)046685.4) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1399 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1399,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1399 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9460, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1399 (AccessionXP_(—)046685.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1399.

KIAA1416 (Accession XP_(—)098762.3) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1416 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1416,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1416 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12761, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1416 (AccessionXP_(—)098762.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1416.

KIAA1447 (Accession XP_(—)290770.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1447 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1447,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1447 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1447 (AccessionXP_(—)290770.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1447.

KIAA1550 (Accession XP_(—)039393.3) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1550 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1550,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1550 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16791, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1550 (AccessionXP_(—)039393.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1550.

KIAA1684 (Accession XP_(—)290806.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1684 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1684,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1684 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14267, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1684 (AccessionXP_(—)290806.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1684.

KIAA1729 (Accession XP_(—)114418.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1729 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1729,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1729 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12326, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1729 (AccessionXP_(—)114418.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1729.

KIAA1731 (Accession XP_(—)290545.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1731 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1731,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1731 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1731 (AccessionXP_(—)290545.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1731.

KIAA1735 (Accession XP_(—)290496.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1735 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1735,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1735 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12832, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1735 (AccessionXP_(—)290496.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1735.

KIAA1827 (Accession XP_(—)290834.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1827 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1827 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by KIAA1827, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1827BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1827 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6984 and SEQID:5677 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1827 (AccessionXP_(—)290834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1827.

KIAA1853 (Accession XP_(—)045184.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1853 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1853 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by KIAA1853, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1853BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1853 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10772 andSEQ ID:4894 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1853 (AccessionXP_(—)045184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1853.

KIAA1870 (Accession NP_(—)115537.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1870 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1870, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1870BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17798, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1870 (AccessionNP_(—)115537.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1870.

KIAA2001 (Accession XP_(—)291322.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA2001 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA2001 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by KIAA2001, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2001BINDING SITE1 and KIAA2001 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3364 and SEQID:19659 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2001 (AccessionXP_(—)291322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA2001.

KR18 (Accession NP_(—)150630.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KR18 BINDING SITE1 through KR18 BINDING SITE3are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby KR18, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KR18 BINDING SITE1through KR18 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:8750, SEQ ID:16888 and SEQID:5169 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of KR18 (AccessionNP_(—)150630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KR18.

LANO (Accession NP_(—)060684.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LANO BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byLANO, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LANO BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2628, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LANO (AccessionNP_(—)060684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LANO.

Lag1 longevity assurance homolog 2 (s. cerevisiae) (LASS2, AccessionNP_(—)037516.2) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LASS2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LASS2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LASS2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1787, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Lag1 longevityassurance homolog 2 (s. cerevisiae) (LASS2, Accession NP_(—)037516.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LASS2.

Leptin (obesity homolog, mouse) (LEP, Accession NP_(—)000221.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LEP BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by LEP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LEPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8384, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Leptin (obesityhomolog, mouse) (LEP, Accession NP_(—)000221.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LEP.

Leucine-rich repeat lgi family, member 4 (LGI4, AccessionNP_(—)644813.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LGI4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LGI4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LGI4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18376, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Leucine-rich repeatlgi family, member 4 (LGI4, Accession NP_(—)644813.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LGI4.

Leukemia inhibitory factor (cholinergic differentiation factor) (LIF,Accession NP_(—)002300.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LIF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LIF, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LIF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7255, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Leukemia inhibitoryfactor (cholinergic differentiation factor) (LIF, AccessionNP_(—)002300.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LIF.

Leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor, subfamily b (with tm and itimdomains), member 1 (LILRB1, Accession NP_(—)006660.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LILRB1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LILRB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LILRB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9402, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Leukocyteimmunoglobulin-like receptor, subfamily b (with tm and itim domains),member 1 (LILRB1, Accession NP_(—)006660.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LILRB1.

Lim domains containing 1 (LIMD1, Accession NP_(—)055055.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LIMD1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LIMD1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIMD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:573, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Lim domainscontaining 1 (LIMD1, Accession NP_(—)055055.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LIMD1.

Lipase, member h (LIPH, Accession NP_(—)640341.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LIPH BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LIPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIPH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6330, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Lipase, member h(LIPH, Accession NP_(—)640341.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LIPH.

Lim domain only 7 (LMO7, Accession NP_(—)056668.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LMO7 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by LMO7, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof LMO7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2940, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Lim domain only 7(LMO7, Accession NP_(—)056668.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LMO7.

Lim domain only 7 (LMO7, Accession NP_(—)056667.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LMO7 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by LMO7, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof LMO7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2940, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Lim domain only 7(LMO7, Accession NP_(—)056667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LMO7.

Lim domain only 7 (LMO7, Accession NP_(—)005349.2) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LMO7 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by LMO7, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof LMO7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2940, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Lim domain only 7(LMO7, Accession NP_(—)005349.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LMO7.

Leiomodin 3 (fetal) (LMOD3, Accession XP_(—)067529.3) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LMOD3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LMOD3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LMOD3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Leiomodin 3 (fetal)(LMOD3, Accession XP_(—)067529.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LMOD3.

LOC114971 (Accession XP_(—)054936.4) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC114971 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC114971, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC114971 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3594, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC114971(Accession XP_(—)054936.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC114971.

LOC116071 (Accession NP_(—)612465.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116071 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC116071, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116071 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6765, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC116071(Accession NP_(—)612465.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116071.

LOC123264 (Accession XP_(—)058693.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC123264 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC123264, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC123264 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC123264(Accession XP_(—)058693.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC123264.

LOC123397 (Accession XP_(—)063630.4) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC123397 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC123397, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC123397 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8234, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC123397(Accession XP_(—)063630.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC123397.

LOC123876 (Accession XP_(—)058743.4) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC123876 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC123876, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC123876 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15004, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC123876(Accession XP_(—)058743.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC123876.

LOC126782 (Accession XP_(—)059080.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126782 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126782, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126782 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8295, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC126782(Accession XP_(—)059080.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126782.

LOC131963 (Accession XP_(—)067689.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC131963 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC131963, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC131963 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13672, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC131963(Accession XP_(—)067689.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC131963.

LOC135293 (Accession XP_(—)072402.4) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6631, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC135293(Accession XP_(—)072402.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135293.

LOC135818 (Accession XP_(—)059804.4) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135818 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135818, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135818 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7298, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC135818(Accession XP_(—)059804.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135818.

LOC136345 (Accession XP_(—)072455.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC136345 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC136345, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC136345 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6912, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC136345(Accession XP_(—)072455.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC136345.

LOC143146 (Accession XP_(—)011844.4) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143146 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12827, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC143146(Accession XP_(—)011844.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143146.

LOC143310 (Accession XP_(—)084485.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143310 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143310, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143310 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC143310(Accession XP_(—)084485.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143310.

LOC143381 (Accession XP_(—)084501.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143381 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143381, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143381 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC143381(Accession XP_(—)084501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143381.

LOC144147 (Accession XP_(—)049879.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144147 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144147, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144147 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16427, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC144147(Accession XP_(—)049879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144147.

LOC144698 (Accession XP_(—)084939.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144698 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144698, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144698 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11632, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC144698(Accession XP_(—)084939.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144698.

LOC144776 (Accession XP_(—)084964.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144776 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144776, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144776 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC144776(Accession XP_(—)084964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144776.

LOC145844 (Accession XP_(—)085255.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145844 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145844, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145844 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10944, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC145844(Accession XP_(—)085255.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145844.

LOC146488 (Accession XP_(—)047748.5) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146488 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146488, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146488 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4919, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC146488(Accession XP_(—)047748.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146488.

LOC146520 (Accession XP_(—)085492.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146520 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146520, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146520 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC146520(Accession XP_(—)085492.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146520.

LOC146713 (Accession XP_(—)097071.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146713 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146713, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146713 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5569, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC146713(Accession XP_(—)097071.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146713.

LOC146894 (Accession NP_(—)660316.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146894 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146894BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146894, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146894BINDING SITE1 and LOC146894 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17315 andSEQ ID:1807 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC146894(Accession NP_(—)660316.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146894.

LOC146953 (Accession XP_(—)085659.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146953 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146953, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146953 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8227, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC146953(Accession XP_(—)085659.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146953.

LOC147658 (Accession XP_(—)085827.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147658 BINDING SITE1 and LOC147658BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC147658, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147658BINDING SITE1 and LOC147658 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5048 andSEQ ID:3916 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC147658(Accession XP_(—)085827.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147658.

LOC148166 (Accession XP_(—)086077.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5237, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC148166(Accession XP_(—)086077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148166.

LOC148756 (Accession XP_(—)097516.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148756 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148756, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148756 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16045, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC148756(Accession XP_(—)097516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148756.

LOC149271 (Accession XP_(—)086475.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149271 BINDING SITE1 and LOC149271BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC149271, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149271BINDING SITE1 and LOC149271 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3067 andSEQ ID:8920 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC149271(Accession XP_(—)086475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149271.

LOC149606 (Accession XP_(—)086600.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149606 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149606, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149606 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3591, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC149606(Accession XP_(—)086600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149606.

LOC150862 (Accession XP_(—)087029.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150862 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150862, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150862 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC150862(Accession XP_(—)087029.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150862.

LOC151623 (Accession XP_(—)098096.5) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151623 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151623, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151623 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11767, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC151623(Accession XP_(—)098096.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151623.

LOC151871 (Accession NP_(—)620170.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151871 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151871, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151871 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1818, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC151871(Accession NP_(—)620170.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151871.

LOC152922 (Accession XP_(—)094100.4) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152922 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152922, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152922 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6972, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC152922(Accession XP_(—)094100.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152922.

LOC152924 (Accession XP_(—)087560.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152924 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152924, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152924 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17739, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC152924(Accession XP_(—)087560.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152924.

LOC155081 (Accession XP_(—)088145.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155081 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155081, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155081 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1346, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC155081(Accession XP_(—)088145.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155081.

LOC157273 (Accession XP_(—)098743.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157273 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157273, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157273 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC157273(Accession XP_(—)098743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157273.

LOC157376 (Accession XP_(—)088301.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157376 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157376, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157376 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC157376(Accession XP_(—)088301.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157376.

LOC157858 (Accession XP_(—)098833.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157858 BINDING SITE1 and LOC157858BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC157858, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157858BINDING SITE1 and LOC157858 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19502 andSEQ ID:3986 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC157858(Accession XP_(—)098833.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157858.

LOC158130 (Accession XP_(—)044880.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158130 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158130, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158130 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12067, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC158130(Accession XP_(—)044880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158130.

LOC158435 (Accession NP_(—)612506.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158435 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158435, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158435 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC158435(Accession NP_(—)612506.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158435.

LOC159036 (Accession XP_(—)099018.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC159036 BINDING SITE1 and LOC159036BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC159036, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC159036BINDING SITE1 and LOC159036 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5842 andSEQ ID:12457 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC159036(Accession XP_(—)099018.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC159036.

LOC159184 (Accession XP_(—)010658.4) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC159184 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC159184, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC159184 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11617, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC159184(Accession XP_(—)010658.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC159184.

LOC162952 (Accession XP_(—)091891.4) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162952 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162952BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC162952, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC162952BINDING SITE1 and LOC162952 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9818 andSEQ ID:4321 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC162952(Accession XP_(—)091891.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162952.

LOC169924 (Accession XP_(—)092983.4) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC169924 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC169924, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC169924 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18410, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC169924(Accession XP_(—)092983.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC169924.

LOC197317 (Accession XP_(—)117014.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197317 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197317, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197317 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12560, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC197317(Accession XP_(—)117014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197317.

LOC197342 (Accession XP_(—)113869.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197342 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197342, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197342 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC197342(Accession XP_(—)113869.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197342.

LOC200420 (Accession NP_(—)660343.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200420 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200420, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200420 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14717, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC200420(Accession NP_(—)660343.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200420.

LOC201158 (Accession NP_(—)660344.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201158 BINDING SITE1 and LOC201158BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC201158, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201158BINDING SITE1 and LOC201158 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:886 and SEQID:2274 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC201158(Accession NP_(—)660344.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201158.

LOC201164 (Accession NP_(—)849158.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201164 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC201164, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC201164 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1481, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC201164(Accession NP_(—)849158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201164.

LOC201164 (Accession XP_(—)290750.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201164 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC201164, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC201164 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1481, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC201164(Accession XP_(—)290750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201164.

LOC201617 (Accession XP_(—)117315.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201617 BINDING SITE1 and LOC201617BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC201617, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201617BINDING SITE1 and LOC201617 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12689 andSEQ ID:5425 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC201617(Accession XP_(—)117315.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201617.

LOC203413 (Accession XP_(—)117548.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203413 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC203413, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203413 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC203413(Accession XP_(—)117548.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203413.

LOC203859 (Accession XP_(—)115009.3) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203859 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC203859, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203859 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7325, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC203859(Accession XP_(—)115009.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203859.

LOC220070 (Accession NP_(—)660351.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220070 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220070, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220070 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC220070(Accession NP_(—)660351.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220070.

LOC220763 (Accession XP_(—)055551.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220763 BINDING SITE1 and LOC220763BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC220763, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220763BINDING SITE1 and LOC220763 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18116 andSEQ ID:14370 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC220763(Accession XP_(—)055551.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220763.

LOC221218 (Accession XP_(—)166281.3) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221218 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221218, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221218 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19455, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC221218(Accession XP_(—)166281.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221218.

LOC221576 (Accession XP_(—)168088.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221576 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221576, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221576 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC221576(Accession XP_(—)168088.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221576.

LOC221711 (Accession XP_(—)166411.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221711 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221711, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221711 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9150, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC221711(Accession XP_(—)166411.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221711.

LOC221922 (Accession XP_(—)166555.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221922 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221922, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221922 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7052, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC221922(Accession XP_(—)166555.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221922.

LOC221931 (Accession XP_(—)168348.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221931 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221931, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221931 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4736, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC221931(Accession XP_(—)168348.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221931.

LOC221981 (Accession XP_(—)168344.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221981 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221981, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221981 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9228, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC221981(Accession XP_(—)168344.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221981.

LOC222699 (Accession XP_(—)291197.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222699 BINDING SITE1 and LOC222699BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC222699, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222699BINDING SITE1 and LOC222699 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16962 andSEQ ID:8126 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC222699(Accession XP_(—)291197.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222699.

LOC253148 (Accession XP_(—)173032.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253148 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253148, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253148 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6000, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC253148(Accession XP_(—)173032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253148.

LOC253805 (Accession XP_(—)172854.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253805 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253805, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253805 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10542, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC253805(Accession XP_(—)172854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253805.

LOC253839 (Accession XP_(—)170875.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253839 BINDING SITE1 and LOC253839BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC253839, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253839BINDING SITE1 and LOC253839 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4687 andSEQ ID:17089 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC253839(Accession XP_(—)170875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253839.

LOC253982 (Accession XP_(—)170804.3) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253982 BINDING SITE1 and LOC253982BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC253982, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253982BINDING SITE1 and LOC253982 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17182 andSEQ ID:2355 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC253982(Accession XP_(—)170804.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253982.

LOC253992 (Accession XP_(—)172953.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253992 BINDING SITE1 and LOC253992BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC253992, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253992BINDING SITE1 and LOC253992 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12822 andSEQ ID:19414 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC253992(Accession XP_(—)172953.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253992.

LOC255849 (Accession XP_(—)172855.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255849 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255849, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255849 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7005, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC255849(Accession XP_(—)172855.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255849.

LOC256614 (Accession XP_(—)172864.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256614 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256614, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256614 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1367, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC256614(Accession XP_(—)172864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256614.

LOC257358 (Accession XP_(—)173138.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC257358 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC257358, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC257358 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2994, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC257358(Accession XP_(—)173138.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC257358.

LOC282888 (Accession XP_(—)212605.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282888 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282888, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282888 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC282888(Accession XP_(—)212605.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282888.

LOC282926 (Accession XP_(—)212646.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282926 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282926, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282926 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC282926(Accession XP_(—)212646.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282926.

LOC282986 (Accession XP_(—)208469.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282986 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282986, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282986 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15064, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC282986(Accession XP_(—)208469.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282986.

LOC283010 (Accession XP_(—)210848.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283010 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283010, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283010 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1988, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283010(Accession XP_(—)210848.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283010.

LOC283032 (Accession XP_(—)208489.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283032 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283032, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283032 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10557, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283032(Accession XP_(—)208489.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283032.

LOC283047 (Accession XP_(—)210870.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283047 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283047, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283047 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3684, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283047(Accession XP_(—)210870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283047.

LOC283053 (Accession XP_(—)210869.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283053 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283053, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283053 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1988, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283053(Accession XP_(—)210869.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283053.

LOC283129 (Accession XP_(—)208524.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283129 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283129, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283129 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16555, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283129(Accession XP_(—)208524.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283129.

LOC283167 (Accession XP_(—)210921.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283167 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283167, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283167 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283167(Accession XP_(—)210921.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283167.

LOC283194 (Accession XP_(—)210932.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283194 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283194, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283194 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283194(Accession XP_(—)210932.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283194.

LOC283314 (Accession XP_(—)210969.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283314 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283314, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283314 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13566, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283314(Accession XP_(—)210969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283314.

LOC283315 (Accession XP_(—)210974.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283315 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283315, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283315 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19603, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283315(Accession XP_(—)210974.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283315.

LOC283329 (Accession XP_(—)210978.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283329 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283329BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283329, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283329BINDING SITE1 and LOC283329 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3885 andSEQ ID:2261 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283329(Accession XP_(—)210978.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283329.

LOC283381 (Accession XP_(—)211006.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283381 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283381BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283381, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283381BINDING SITE1 and LOC283381 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18381 andSEQ ID:10870 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283381(Accession XP_(—)211006.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283381.

LOC283423 (Accession XP_(—)211031.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283423 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283423, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283423 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283423(Accession XP_(—)211031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283423.

LOC283439 (Accession XP_(—)211039.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283439 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283439, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283439 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15116, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283439(Accession XP_(—)211039.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283439.

LOC283558 (Accession XP_(—)208101.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283558 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283558, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283558 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12690, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283558(Accession XP_(—)208101.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283558.

LOC283639 (Accession XP_(—)211135.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283639 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283639, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283639 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283639(Accession XP_(—)211135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283639.

LOC283667 (Accession XP_(—)211149.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283667 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283667, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283667 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283667(Accession XP_(—)211149.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283667.

LOC283717 (Accession XP_(—)208798.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283717 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283717, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283717 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6827, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283717(Accession XP_(—)208798.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283717.

LOC283738 (Accession XP_(—)211186.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283738 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283738, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283738 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283738(Accession XP_(—)211186.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283738.

LOC283743 (Accession XP_(—)208815.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283743 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283743, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283743 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14856, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283743(Accession XP_(—)208815.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283743.

LOC283767 (Accession XP_(—)208835.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283767 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283767, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283767 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8147, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283767(Accession XP_(—)208835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283767.

LOC283834 (Accession XP_(—)211225.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283834 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283834, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283834 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:632, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283834(Accession XP_(—)211225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283834.

LOC283894 (Accession XP_(—)211250.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283894(Accession XP_(—)211250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283894.

LOC283909 (Accession XP_(—)211256.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19947, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283909(Accession XP_(—)211256.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283909.

LOC283963 (Accession XP_(—)211275.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283963 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283963, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283963 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9286, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283963(Accession XP_(—)211275.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283963.

LOC283993 (Accession XP_(—)211293.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283993 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283993, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283993 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11731, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC283993(Accession XP_(—)211293.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283993.

LOC284036 (Accession XP_(—)211306.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284036 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284036, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284036 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16812, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284036(Accession XP_(—)211306.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284036.

LOC284093 (Accession XP_(—)211331.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284093 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284093, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284093 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13458, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284093(Accession XP_(—)211331.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284093.

LOC284106 (Accession XP_(—)209004.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284106 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284106, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284106 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3622, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284106(Accession XP_(—)209004.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284106.

LOC284109 (Accession XP_(—)211330.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284109 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284109, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284109 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12668, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284109(Accession XP_(—)211330.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284109.

LOC284158 (Accession XP_(—)209041.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284158 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284158, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284158 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14340, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284158(Accession XP_(—)209041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284158.

LOC284166 (Accession XP_(—)209050.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284166(Accession XP_(—)209050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284166.

LOC284171 (Accession XP_(—)209051.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284171 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284171, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284171 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4956, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284171(Accession XP_(—)209051.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284171.

LOC284185 (Accession XP_(—)209062.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284185 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284185, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284185 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11838, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284185(Accession XP_(—)209062.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284185.

LOC284200 (Accession XP_(—)209065.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284200 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284200, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284200 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284200(Accession XP_(—)209065.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284200.

LOC284277 (Accession XP_(—)209102.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284277 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284277, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284277 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11892, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284277(Accession XP_(—)209102.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284277.

LOC284281 (Accession XP_(—)211415.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284281 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284281, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284281 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12346, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284281(Accession XP_(—)211415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284281.

LOC284313 (Accession XP_(—)209116.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284313 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284313, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284313 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:911, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284313(Accession XP_(—)209116.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284313.

LOC284361 (Accession NP_(—)778233.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284361 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284361BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284361, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284361BINDING SITE1 and LOC284361 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2133 andSEQ ID:7597 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284361(Accession NP_(—)778233.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284361.

LOC284514 (Accession XP_(—)209244.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284514 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284514, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284514 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7648, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284514(Accession XP_(—)209244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284514.

LOC284526 (Accession XP_(—)211508.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284526 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284526, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284526 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4914, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284526(Accession XP_(—)211508.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284526.

LOC284584 (Accession XP_(—)211528.3) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284584 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284584, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284584 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284584(Accession XP_(—)211528.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284584.

LOC284612 (Accession XP_(—)211551.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284612 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284612, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284612 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284612(Accession XP_(—)211551.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284612.

LOC284621 (Accession XP_(—)208227.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284621 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284621, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284621 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8361, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284621(Accession XP_(—)208227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284621.

LOC284647 (Accession XP_(—)211569.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284647 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284647, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284647 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284647(Accession XP_(—)211569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284647.

LOC284665 (Accession XP_(—)211581.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284665 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284665BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284665, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284665BINDING SITE1 and LOC284665 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2955 andSEQ ID:10092 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284665(Accession XP_(—)211581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284665.

LOC284669 (Accession XP_(—)211584.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284669 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284669, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284669 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16579, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284669(Accession XP_(—)211584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284669.

LOC284671 (Accession XP_(—)209313.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284671 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284671, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284671 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11553, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284671(Accession XP_(—)209313.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284671.

LOC284751 (Accession XP_(—)211622.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284751 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284751, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284751 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2392, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284751(Accession XP_(—)211622.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284751.

LOC284810 (Accession XP_(—)209368.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284810 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284810, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284810 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284810(Accession XP_(—)209368.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284810.

LOC284851 (Accession XP_(—)211667.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284851 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284851, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284851 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15871, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284851(Accession XP_(—)211667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284851.

LOC284906 (Accession XP_(—)209402.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284906 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284906, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284906 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19372, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284906(Accession XP_(—)209402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284906.

LOC284907 (Accession XP_(—)209397.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284907 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284907, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284907 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15731, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284907(Accession XP_(—)209397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284907.

LOC284911 (Accession XP_(—)211684.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284911 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284911, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284911 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11375, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284911(Accession XP_(—)211684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284911.

LOC284925 (Accession XP_(—)209414.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284925 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284925, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284925 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14715, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284925(Accession XP_(—)209414.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284925.

LOC284939 (Accession XP_(—)211700.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284939 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284939, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284939 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC284939(Accession XP_(—)211700.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284939.

LOC285043 (Accession XP_(—)211742.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285043 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285043BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285043, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285043BINDING SITE1 and LOC285043 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1295 andSEQ ID:1869 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285043(Accession XP_(—)211742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285043.

LOC285123 (Accession XP_(—)211773.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285123 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13262, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285123(Accession XP_(—)211773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285123.

LOC285226 (Accession XP_(—)209522.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285226 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285226, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285226 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4047, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285226(Accession XP_(—)209522.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285226.

LOC285256 (Accession XP_(—)211818.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285256 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285256, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285256 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19463, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285256(Accession XP_(—)211818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285256.

LOC285283 (Accession XP_(—)208017.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285283 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285283, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285283 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13463, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285283(Accession XP_(—)208017.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285283.

LOC285329 (Accession XP_(—)209569.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285329 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285329, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285329 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3250, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285329(Accession XP_(—)209569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285329.

LOC285359 (Accession XP_(—)211858.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285359 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285359, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285359 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18819, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285359(Accession XP_(—)211858.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285359.

LOC285376 (Accession XP_(—)211864.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285376 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285376BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285376, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285376BINDING SITE1 and LOC285376 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4042 andSEQ ID:10455 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285376(Accession XP_(—)211864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285376.

LOC285408 (Accession XP_(—)211886.3) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19174, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285408(Accession XP_(—)211886.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285408.

LOC285561 (Accession XP_(—)211940.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285561 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285561, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285561 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285561(Accession XP_(—)211940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285561.

LOC285581 (Accession XP_(—)211942.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285581 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285581, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285581 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2844, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285581(Accession XP_(—)211942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285581.

LOC285593 (Accession XP_(—)211944.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285593 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285593, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285593 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18196, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285593(Accession XP_(—)211944.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285593.

LOC285626 (Accession XP_(—)211959.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285626 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285626, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285626 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11670, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285626(Accession XP_(—)211959.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285626.

LOC285719 (Accession XP_(—)211990.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285719 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285719BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285719, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285719BINDING SITE1 and LOC285719 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16194 andSEQ ID:13781 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285719(Accession XP_(—)211990.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285719.

LOC285727 (Accession XP_(—)212000.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285727 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285727, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285727 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285727(Accession XP_(—)212000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285727.

LOC285737 (Accession XP_(—)208346.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285737 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285737, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285737 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19245, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285737(Accession XP_(—)208346.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285737.

LOC285744 (Accession XP_(—)209743.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285744 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285744, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285744 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14530, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285744(Accession XP_(—)209743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285744.

LOC285769 (Accession XP_(—)209755.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285769 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285769, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285769 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10416, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285769(Accession XP_(—)209755.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285769.

LOC285778 (Accession XP_(—)209756.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285778 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285778, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285778 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3549, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285778(Accession XP_(—)209756.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285778.

LOC285781 (Accession XP_(—)212018.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285781 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285781, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285781 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12982, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285781(Accession XP_(—)212018.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285781.

LOC285806 (Accession XP_(—)212028.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285806 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285806, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285806 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3350, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285806(Accession XP_(—)212028.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285806.

LOC285854 (Accession XP_(—)209770.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285854 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285854, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285854 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10315, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285854(Accession XP_(—)209770.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285854.

LOC285933 (Accession XP_(—)212102.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285933 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285933, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285933 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC285933(Accession XP_(—)212102.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285933.

LOC286008 (Accession XP_(—)212134.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286008 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286008, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286008 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7067, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC286008(Accession XP_(—)212134.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286008.

LOC286046 (Accession NP_(—)775954.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286046 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286046, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286046 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2256, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC286046(Accession NP_(—)775954.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286046.

LOC286059 (Accession XP_(—)212156.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286059 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286059BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286059, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286059BINDING SITE1 and LOC286059 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5125 andSEQ ID:12587 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC286059(Accession XP_(—)212156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286059.

LOC286131 (Accession XP_(—)210719.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286131 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286131, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286131 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20048, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC286131(Accession XP_(—)210719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286131.

LOC286180 (Accession XP_(—)212213.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286180 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286180, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286180 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17161, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC286180(Accession XP_(—)212213.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286180.

LOC286188 (Accession XP_(—)209933.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286188 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286188BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286188, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286188BINDING SITE1 and LOC286188 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3917 andSEQ ID:12855 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC286188(Accession XP_(—)209933.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286188.

LOC286206 (Accession XP_(—)209953.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286206 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286206, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286206 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2441, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC286206(Accession XP_(—)209953.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286206.

LOC286235 (Accession XP_(—)212238.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286235 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286235, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286235 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15563, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC286235(Accession XP_(—)212238.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286235.

LOC286359 (Accession XP_(—)212288.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286359 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286359, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286359 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12006, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC286359(Accession XP_(—)212288.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286359.

LOC286395 (Accession XP_(—)212308.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7767, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC286395(Accession XP_(—)212308.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286395.

LOC286421 (Accession XP_(—)212313.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286421 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286421, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286421 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC286421(Accession XP_(—)212313.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286421.

LOC286430 (Accession XP_(—)210044.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286430 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286430, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286430 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9648, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC286430(Accession XP_(—)210044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286430.

LOC286448 (Accession XP_(—)212322.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286448 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286448, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286448 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15291, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC286448(Accession XP_(—)212322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286448.

LOC286449 (Accession XP_(—)212321.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286449 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286449, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286449 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4136, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC286449(Accession XP_(—)212321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286449.

LOC286545 (Accession XP_(—)208450.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286545 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286545, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286545 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1891, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC286545(Accession XP_(—)208450.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286545.

LOC338562 (Accession XP_(—)294654.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20131, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC338562(Accession XP_(—)294654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338562.

LOC338607 (Accession XP_(—)294661.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338607 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338607, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338607 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7298, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC338607(Accession XP_(—)294661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338607.

LOC338707 (Accession XP_(—)290534.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338707 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338707, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338707 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16308, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC338707(Accession XP_(—)290534.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338707.

LOC338739 (Accession XP_(—)294690.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338739 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338739, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338739 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18110, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC338739(Accession XP_(—)294690.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338739.

LOC338817 (Accession XP_(—)290588.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19080, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC338817(Accession XP_(—)290588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338817.

LOC338819 (Accession XP_(—)290216.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338819 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338819BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338819, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338819BINDING SITE1 and LOC338819 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12463 andSEQ ID:6696 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC338819(Accession XP_(—)290216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338819.

LOC338963 (Accession XP_(—)294757.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338963 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338963, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338963 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9380, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC338963(Accession XP_(—)294757.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338963.

LOC338969 (Accession XP_(—)290223.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338969 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338969, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338969 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6827, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC338969(Accession XP_(—)290223.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338969.

LOC338971 (Accession XP_(—)208845.3) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338971 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338971, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338971 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8072, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC338971(Accession XP_(—)208845.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338971.

LOC338976 (Accession XP_(—)294762.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338976 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338976, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338976 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4715, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC338976(Accession XP_(—)294762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338976.

LOC338991 (Accession XP_(—)290663.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338991 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338991, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338991 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8147, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC338991(Accession XP_(—)290663.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338991.

LOC338999 (Accession XP_(—)290659.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC338999(Accession XP_(—)290659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338999.

LOC339022 (Accession XP_(—)294775.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339022 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339022, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339022 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5473, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC339022(Accession XP_(—)294775.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339022.

LOC339071 (Accession XP_(—)294800.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339071 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339071, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339071 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6907, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC339071(Accession XP_(—)294800.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339071.

LOC339149 (Accession XP_(—)294830.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339149 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339149, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339149 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7097, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC339149(Accession XP_(—)294830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339149.

LOC339173 (Accession XP_(—)290741.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339173 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339173, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339173 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC339173(Accession XP_(—)290741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339173.

LOC339316 (Accession XP_(—)294913.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339316 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339316, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339316 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2772, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC339316(Accession XP_(—)294913.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339316.

LOC339361 (Accession XP_(—)290824.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339361 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339361, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339361 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17128, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC339361(Accession XP_(—)290824.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339361.

LOC339822 (Accession XP_(—)295076.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339822 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339822, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339822 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6920, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC339822(Accession XP_(—)295076.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339822.

LOC339827 (Accession XP_(—)295078.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339827 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339827, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339827 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC339827(Accession XP_(—)295078.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339827.

LOC339856 (Accession XP_(—)295087.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339856, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339856 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12966, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC339856(Accession XP_(—)295087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339856.

LOC340073 (Accession XP_(—)295149.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340073 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340073, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340073 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2275, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC340073(Accession XP_(—)295149.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340073.

LOC340090 (Accession XP_(—)295154.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340090 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340090, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340090 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16277, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC340090(Accession XP_(—)295154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340090.

LOC340095 (Accession XP_(—)295160.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340095 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340095, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340095 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17500, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC340095(Accession XP_(—)295160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340095.

LOC340127 (Accession XP_(—)290379.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340127 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340127, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340127 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7442, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC340127(Accession XP_(—)290379.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340127.

LOC340184 (Accession XP_(—)295183.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340184 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340184, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340184 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5971, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC340184(Accession XP_(—)295183.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340184.

LOC340428 (Accession XP_(—)290420.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340428 BINDING SITE1 through LOC340428BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC340428, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340428BINDING SITE1 through LOC340428 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15514,SEQ ID:4350 and SEQ ID:18623 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC340428(Accession XP_(—)290420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340428.

LOC340449 (Accession XP_(—)290424.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340449 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340449, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340449 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2708, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC340449(Accession XP_(—)290424.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340449.

LOC340895 (Accession XP_(—)295865.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9851, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC340895(Accession XP_(—)295865.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340895.

LOC341692 (Accession XP_(—)292171.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC341692 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC341692, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC341692 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:998, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC341692(Accession XP_(—)292171.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC341692.

LOC342125 (Accession XP_(—)292375.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342125 BINDING SITE1 through LOC342125BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC342125, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342125BINDING SITE1 through LOC342125 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:5420,SEQ ID:19109, SEQ ID:16605 and SEQ ID:8505 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC342125(Accession XP_(—)292375.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342125.

LOC342490 (Accession XP_(—)296905.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342490 BINDING SITE1 and LOC342490BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC342490, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342490BINDING SITE1 and LOC342490 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12046 andSEQ ID:14647 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC342490(Accession XP_(—)296905.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342490.

LOC342926 (Accession XP_(—)292790.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342926 BINDING SITE1 through LOC342926BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC342926, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342926BINDING SITE1 through LOC342926 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:10371,SEQ ID:17495 and SEQ ID:5714 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC342926(Accession XP_(—)292790.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342926.

LOC343100 (Accession XP_(—)295344.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC343100 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC343100, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC343100 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7081, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC343100(Accession XP_(—)295344.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC343100.

LOC344600 (Accession XP_(—)293499.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC344600 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC344600, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC344600 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18489, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC344600(Accession XP_(—)293499.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC344600.

LOC345119 (Accession XP_(—)298539.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC345119 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC345119, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC345119 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC345119(Accession XP_(—)298539.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC345119.

LOC346284 (Accession XP_(—)294161.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346284 BINDING SITE1 and LOC346284BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC346284, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346284BINDING SITE1 and LOC346284 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:658 and SEQID:10841 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC346284(Accession XP_(—)294161.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346284.

LOC346539 (Accession XP_(—)299537.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346539 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC346539, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346539 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14088, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC346539(Accession XP_(—)299537.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346539.

LOC347774 (Accession XP_(—)290475.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347774 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347774, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347774 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:734, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC347774(Accession XP_(—)290475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347774.

LOC347929 (Accession XP_(—)302565.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347929 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347929, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347929 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7034, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC347929(Accession XP_(—)302565.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347929.

LOC348072 (Accession XP_(—)302652.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348072 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348072BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348072, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348072BINDING SITE1 and LOC348072 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8955 andSEQ ID:4715 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC348072(Accession XP_(—)302652.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348072.

LOC348073 (Accession XP_(—)300287.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348073 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348073, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348073 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11526, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC348073(Accession XP_(—)300287.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348073.

LOC348108 (Accession XP_(—)300621.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348108 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348108, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348108 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1437, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC348108(Accession XP_(—)300621.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348108.

LOC348113 (Accession XP_(—)300623.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348113 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8147, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC348113(Accession XP_(—)300623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348113.

LOC348142 (Accession XP_(—)300636.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348142 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8147, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC348142(Accession XP_(—)300636.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348142.

LOC348158 (Accession XP_(—)300646.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348158 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348158, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348158 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15004, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC348158(Accession XP_(—)300646.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348158.

LOC348209 (Accession XP_(—)300304.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348209 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348209, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348209 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4919, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC348209(Accession XP_(—)300304.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348209.

LOC348404 (Accession XP_(—)302745.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348404 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348404, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348404 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15845, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC348404(Accession XP_(—)302745.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348404.

LOC348466 (Accession XP_(—)301189.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348466 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348466, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348466 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5736, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC348466(Accession XP_(—)301189.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348466.

LOC348583 (Accession XP_(—)302833.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348583 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348583BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348583, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348583BINDING SITE1 and LOC348583 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13486 andSEQ ID:9852 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC348583(Accession XP_(—)302833.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348583.

LOC348790 (Accession XP_(—)300843.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348790 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348790, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348790 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC348790(Accession XP_(—)300843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348790.

LOC348808 (Accession XP_(—)302893.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348808 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348808BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348808, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348808BINDING SITE1 and LOC348808 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19110 andSEQ ID:7768 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC348808(Accession XP_(—)302893.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348808.

LOC348835 (Accession XP_(—)302902.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348835 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348835BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348835, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348835BINDING SITE1 and LOC348835 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4351 andSEQ ID:1352 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC348835(Accession XP_(—)302902.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348835.

LOC348938 (Accession XP_(—)300883.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348938 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348938, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348938 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11023, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC348938(Accession XP_(—)300883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348938.

LOC349005 (Accession XP_(—)302242.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349005 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349005, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349005 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14229, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC349005(Accession XP_(—)302242.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349005.

LOC349361 (Accession XP_(—)303035.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349361 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349361, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349361 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17756, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC349361(Accession XP_(—)303035.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349361.

LOC349457 (Accession XP_(—)291364.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349457 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349457, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349457 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1437, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC349457(Accession XP_(—)291364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349457.

LOC349762 (Accession XP_(—)303541.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349762 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349762, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349762 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12514, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC349762(Accession XP_(—)303541.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349762.

LOC350642 (Accession XP_(—)301093.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350642 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350642, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350642 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15794, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC350642(Accession XP_(—)301093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350642.

LOC351096 (Accession XP_(—)304287.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC351096 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC351096, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC351096 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11443, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC351096(Accession XP_(—)304287.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC351096.

LOC351523 (Accession XP_(—)304883.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC351523 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC351523, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC351523 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC351523(Accession XP_(—)304883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC351523.

LOC351922 (Accession XP_(—)305261.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC351922 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC351922, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC351922 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4818, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC351922(Accession XP_(—)305261.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC351922.

LOC51186 (Accession NP_(—)057387.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC51186 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11318, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC51186 (AccessionNP_(—)057387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51186.

LOC51320 (Accession NP_(—)057710.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC51320 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51320,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51320 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18717, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC51320 (AccessionNP_(—)057710.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51320.

LOC55580 (Accession NP_(—)060041.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC55580 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC55580,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC55580 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC55580 (AccessionNP_(—)060041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC55580.

LOC55862 (Accession NP_(—)060949.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC55862 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC55862,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC55862 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19025, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC55862 (AccessionNP_(—)060949.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC55862.

LOC90462 (Accession XP_(—)031852.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90462 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90462,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90462 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9094, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC90462 (AccessionXP_(—)031852.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90462.

LOC90673 (Accession XP_(—)033391.5) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90673 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90673,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90673 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15191, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC90673 (AccessionXP_(—)033391.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90673.

LOC90906 (Accession XP_(—)034809.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90906 BINDING SITE1 and LOC90906 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by LOC90906, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90906BINDING SITE1 and LOC90906 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16963 andSEQ ID:16489 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC90906 (AccessionXP_(—)034809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90906.

LOC91149 (Accession XP_(—)036480.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91149 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91149,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91149 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC91149 (AccessionXP_(—)036480.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91149.

LOC91263 (Accession XP_(—)037264.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91263 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91263,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91263 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19186, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC91263 (AccessionXP_(—)037264.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91263.

LOC91565 (Accession XP_(—)039231.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91565 BINDING SITE1 and LOC91565 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by LOC91565, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91565BINDING SITE1 and LOC91565 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5752 and SEQID:8304 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC91565 (AccessionXP_(—)039231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91565.

LOC91661 (Accession NP_(—)612381.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91661 BINDING SITE1 and LOC91661 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by LOC91661, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91661BINDING SITE1 and LOC91661 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18909 andSEQ ID:16542 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC91661 (AccessionNP_(—)612381.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91661.

LOC91875 (Accession NP_(—)612385.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91875 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91875,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91875 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15925, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC91875 (AccessionNP_(—)612385.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91875.

LOC92017 (Accession XP_(—)042234.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC92017 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92017,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92017 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC92017 (AccessionXP_(—)042234.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92017.

LOC92170 (Accession NP_(—)612393.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC92170 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12672, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC92170 (AccessionNP_(—)612393.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92170.

LOC92312 (Accession XP_(—)044166.4) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC92312 BINDING SITE1 through LOC92312 BINDINGSITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by LOC92312, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92312BINDING SITE1 through LOC92312 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:8613,SEQ ID:13054, SEQ ID:1665 and SEQ ID:10275 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of LOC92312 (AccessionXP_(—)044166.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92312.

Leukotriene b4 receptor (LTB4R, Accession NP_(—)000743.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LTB4R BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LTB4R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LTB4RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9294, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Leukotriene b4receptor (LTB4R, Accession NP_(—)000743.1), a gene which may be thecardiac p2y receptor involved in the regulation of cardiac musclecontraction through modulation of l-type calcium currents. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LTB4R.

The function of LTB4R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Macrophage erythroblastattacher (MAEA, Accession NP_(—)005873.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MAEA BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAEA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAEA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4163, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Macrophageerythroblast attacher (MAEA, Accession NP_(—)005873.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MAEA.

Melanoma antigen, family a, 8 (MAGEA8, Accession NP_(—)005355.2) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAGEA8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MAGEA8, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAGEA8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7752, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Melanoma antigen,family a, 8 (MAGEA8, Accession NP_(—)005355.2), a gene which may play arole in embryonal development and tumor transformation or progression.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAGEA8.

The function of MAGEA8 has been established by previous studies. TheMAGEA family consists of 12 genes (MAGEA1 to MAGEA12), of which 6,MAGEA1 (OMIM Ref. No. 300016), MAGEA2 (OMIM Ref. No. 300173), MAGEA3(OMIM Ref. No. 300174), MAGEA4 (OMIM Ref. No. 300175), MAGEA6 (OMIM Ref.No. 300176), and MAGEA12 (OMIM Ref. No. 300177), are expressed inmelanomas and other cancers. For further background information on theMAGEA family, see 300016. De Plaen et al. (1994) identified the 12 MAGEAgenes. MAGEA8 appeared to be a weakly expressed member of the family.Rogner et al. (1995) isolated a MAGEA8 cDNA from a fetal brain cDNAlibrary. By analysis of cell hybrids, ordered YACs, and cosmids, Rogneret al. (1995) localized the MAGEA cluster to Xq28. They showed that the12 genes are arranged in 3 clusters within 3.5 Mb. De Plaen et al.(1999) mapped the mouse Mage8 gene to the X chromosome.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

De Plaen, E.; De Backer, O.; Arnaud, D.; Bonjean, B.; Chomez, P.;Martelange, V.; Avner, P.; Baldacci, P.; Babinet, C.; Hwang, S.-Y.;Knowles, B.; Boon, T.: A new family of mouse genes homologous to thehuman MAGE genes. Genomics 55:176-184, 1999; and

Rogner, U. C.; Wilke, K.; Steck, E.; Korn, B.; Poustka, A.: The melanomaantigen gene (MAGE) family is clustered in the chromosomal band Xq28.Genomics 29:725-731, 1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MAGEA8 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300341, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Microtubule-associated protein 1b (MAP1B, AccessionNP_(—)114399.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP1B BINDING SITE1 and MAP1B BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MAP1B, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP1BBINDING SITE1 and MAP1B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1647 and SEQID:6508 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein 1b (MAP1B, Accession NP_(—)114399.1), agene which may have a role in neuronal plasticity and brain development.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP1B.

The function of MAP1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM38.1. Microtubule-associatedprotein 1b (MAP1B, Accession NP_(—)005900.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAP1B BINDING SITE1 and MAP1BBINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MAP1B, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAP1B BINDING SITE1 and MAP1B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:1647 and SEQ ID:6508 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein 1b (MAP1B, Accession NP_(—)005900.1), agene which may have a role in neuronal plasticity and brain development.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP1B.

The function of MAP1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM38.1. Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase 2 (MAP3K2, Accession NP_(—)006600.2) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAP3K2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MAP3K2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP3K2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2581, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase 2 (MAP3K2, Accession NP_(—)006600.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP3K2.

Mads box transcription enhancer factor 2, polypeptide c (myocyteenhancer factor 2c) (MEF2C, Accession NP_(—)002388.2) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEF2C BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MEF2C, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEF2C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Mads boxtranscription enhancer factor 2, polypeptide c (myocyte enhancer factor2c) (MEF2C, Accession NP_(—)002388.2), a gene which regulatesmuscle-specific and mitogen-inducible genes. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MEF2C.

The function of MEF2C has been established by previous studies. The MEF2family of regulatory proteins are, like the myogenic basichelix-loop-helix proteins (e.g., 159970), involved in myogenesis; seeMEF2A (OMIM Ref. No. 600660). McDermott et al. (1993) cloned a member ofthe MEF2 family of proteins from a human skeletal muscle cDNA libraryusing a fragment of the MEF2A cDNA as a probe. Transcripts of MEF2C werefound in the skeletal muscle and brain. Alternative splice variants werefound, 1 of which was unique to the brain. Leifer et al. (1993) foundthat the brain form was expressed by neurons in particular layers of thecerebral cortex and that expression declined during postnataldevelopment. The skeletal isoform of the cDNA encodes a 465-amino acidprotein with conserved MADS and MEF2 domains. Like the other MEF2 geneproducts, MEF2C has both DNA binding and trans-activating activitiesindistinguishable from other members of the family. MEF2C, however, isinduced late during myogenic differentiation and has a stricttissue-specific pattern of expression not seen in MEF2A or MEF2B.Breitbart et al. (1993) suggested that, while MEF2A may be involved ininduction of muscle differentiation, MEF2C may be involved withmaintenance of the differentiated state. CREB-binding protein (CBP;600140)/p300 (OMIM Ref. No. 602700) and p300/CBP-associated factor(PCAF; 602203) are coactivators for MEF2C during differentiation. Chenet al. (2000) showed that NCOA2 mediates the coactivation ofMEF2C-dependent transcription through interaction with the MADS boxdomain of MEF2C. They proposed a model of cooperative interactionbetween NCOA2, myogenin (MYOG; 159980), and MEF2C in the regulation ofmuscle- specific gene expression. During mammalian development,electrical activity promotes the calcium-dependent survival of neuronsthat have made appropriate synaptic connections. Mao et al. (1999)showed that calcium influx into cerebellar neurons triggers theactivation of the MKK6 (OMIM Ref. No. 601254)-p38 MAP kinase (OMIM Ref.No. 600289) cascade and that the p38 MAP kinase then phosphorylates andactivates MEF2s. Once activated by this calcium-dependent p38 MAP kinasesignaling pathway, MEF2 can regulate the expression of genes that arecritical for survival of newly differentiated neurons. These findingsdemonstrated that MEF2 is a calcium-regulated transcription factor anddefined a function for MEF2 during nervous system development that isdistinct from previously well-characterized functions of MEF2 duringmuscle differentiation. Martin et al. (1994) mapped Mef2 to mousechromosome 13. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Krainc et al.(1995) mapped human MEF2C to 5q14, a region with homology of synteny tothe mouse location. Members of the MEF2 family of MADs-box transcriptionfactors bind to an A-T-rich DNA sequence associated with muscle-specificgenes. The murine MEF2C gene is expressed in heart precursor cellsbefore formation of the linear heart tube. In mice homozygous for aknown mutation of MEF2C, Lin et al. (1997) found that the heart tube didnot undergo looping morphogenesis, the future right ventricle did notform, and a subset of cardiac muscle genes was not expressed. Theabsence of the right ventricular region of the mutant correlated withdownregulation of the dHAND gene, which encodes a basic helix-loop-helixtranscription factor required for cardiac morphogenesis. The authorsconcluded that MEF2C is an essential regulator of cardiac morphogenesisand right ventricular development.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Breitbart, R. E.; Liang, C.; Smoot, L. B.; Laheru, D. A.; Mahdavi, V.;Nadal-Ginard, B.: A fourth human MEF2 transcription factor, hMEF2D, isan early marker of the myogenic lineage. Development 118:1095-1106,1993; and

Chen, S. L.; Dowhan, D. H.; Hosking, B. M.; Muscat, G. E. O.: Thesteroid receptor coactivator, GRIP-1, is necessary for MEF-2C-dependentgene expression and skeletal muscle differenti.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MEF2C arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600662, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MEGF10 (Accession NP_(—)115822.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEGF10 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMEGF10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEGF10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15932, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MEGF10 (AccessionNP_(—)115822.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MEGF10.

Meis1, myeloid ecotropic viral integration site 1 homolog 2 (mouse)(MEIS2, Accession NP_(—)733775.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MEIS2 BINDING SITE1 and MEIS2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MEIS2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MEIS2 BINDING SITE1 and MEIS2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:19135 and SEQ ID:19135 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Meis1, myeloidecotropic viral integration site 1 homolog 2 (mouse) (MEIS2, AccessionNP_(—)733775.1), a gene which may regulate gene expression and controlcell differentiation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MEIS2.

The function of MEIS2 has been established by previous studies. TheMeis1 locus (OMIM Ref. No. 601739) was isolated as a common site ofviral integration involved in myeloid leukemia in BXH-2 mice. Steelmanet al. (1997) noted that MEIS1 encodes a homeo box protein belonging tothe TALE (‘three amino acid loop extension’) family ofhomeodomain-containing proteins. The homeodomain of MEIS1 is the onlyconserved motif in the entire 390-amino acid protein. Steelman et al.(1997) reported that Southern blot analyses using the MEIS1 homeodomainas a probe revealed the existence of a family of Meis1-related genes(MRGs) in several divergent species. In addition, the 3-primeuntranslated region (UTR) of MEIS1 is remarkably conserved in evolution.Steelman et al. (1997) cloned Meis1-related genes from the mouse andhuman genomes. One such gene, which the authors designated Mrg1, sharesa similar genomic organization in the mouse with Meis1 but was found tobe located on mouse chromosome 2, not mouse chromosome 11, where Meis1maps. In humans, Steelman et al. (1997) mapped MRG1 to 15q22-q25 in aregion associated with various cytogenetic abnormalities associated withacute myelocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, and astrocytomas.The authors reported data suggesting that another related gene (MRG2)maps to human chromosome 17. During the course of their studies of thehuman MEIS1 homeo box gene, Smith et al. (1997) identified a geneclosely related but not identical to MEIS1. Sequence analysis showed itto be the human counterpart of the mouse gene Meis2 (Nakamura et al.,1996). Human MEIS2 was found to be expressed in various human tissues.In hematopoietic tissues, the lymphoid organs expressed high levels ofMEIS2 as 2 transcripts of 4.0 kb and 3.5 kb. MEIS2 is also expressed insome regions of the brain, such as the putamen. Nakamura et al. (1996)mapped the mouse Meis2 gene to chromosome 2 in a region syntenic tohuman 15q. By fluorescence in situ hybridization with a genomic MEIS2clone, Smith et al. (1997) mapped the human MEIS2 gene to a positionthat is 27% of the distance from the chromosome 15 centromere to thetelomere, corresponding to 15q14. Capdevila et al. (1999) showed thatrestriction of expression of the chick homeobox gene Meis2 to proximalregions of the limb bud is essential for limb development, since ectopicMeis2 severely disrupted limb outgrowth. They also uncovered anantagonistic relationship between the secreted factor Gremlin (OMIM Ref.No. 603054) and the bone morphogenetic proteins (Bmps; OMIM Ref. No.112264) that is required to maintain the Sonic hedgehog (OMIM Ref. No.600725)/fibroblast growth factor (see OMIM Ref. No. 131220) loop thatregulates distal outgrowth. These proximal and distal factors were foundto have coordinated activities: Meis2 could repress distal genes, andthe Bmp and Hoxd (OMIM Ref. No. 142987) genes restricted Meis2expression to the proximal limb bud. Moreover, combinations of Bmps andapical ectodermal ridge (AER) factors were sufficient to distalizeproximal limb cells. These results unveiled a set of proximal-distalregulatory interactions that establish and maintain outgrowth of thevertebrate limb. Mercader et al. (1999) described the role of homeo boxgenes Meis1, Meis2, and Pbx1 (OMIM Ref. No. 176310) in the developmentof mouse, chicken, and Drosophila limbs. Mercader et al. (1999) foundthat Meis1 and Meis2 expression is restricted to the proximal domain,coincident with the previously reported domain in which Pbx1 islocalized to the nucleus. Meis1 regulates Pbx1 activity by promotingnuclear import of the Pbx1 protein. Mercader et al. (1999) alsodemonstrated that ectopic expression of Meis1 in chicken disrupts distallimb development and induces distal- to - proximal transformations.Mercader et al. (1999) concluded that the restriction of Meis1 toproximal regions of the vertebrate limb is essential to specify cellfates and differentiation patterns along the proximodistal axis of thelimb.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Capdevila, J.; Tsukui, T.; Esteban, C. R.; Zappavigna, V.; Belmonte, J.C. I.: Control of vertebrate limb outgrowth by the proximal factor Meis2and distal antagonism of BMPs by Gremlin. Molec. Cell 4:839-849, 1999. ;and

Mercader, N.; Leonardo, E.; Azpiazu, N.; Serrano, A.; Morata, G.;Martinez-A, C.; Torres, M.: Conserved regulation of proximodistal limbaxis development by Meis1/Hth. Nature 402:425.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MEIS2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601740, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Meis1, myeloid ecotropic viral integration site 1 homolog 2(mouse) (MEIS2, Accession NP_(—)064534.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MEIS2 BINDING SITE1 and MEIS2 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MEIS2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MEIS2 BINDING SITE1 and MEIS2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:19135 and SEQ ID:19135 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Meis1, myeloidecotropic viral integration site 1 homolog 2 (mouse) (MEIS2, AccessionNP_(—)064534.1), a gene which may regulate gene expression and controlcell differentiation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MEIS2.

The function of MEIS2 has been established by previous studies. TheMeis1 locus (OMIM Ref. No. 601739) was isolated as a common site ofviral integration involved in myeloid leukemia in BXH-2 mice. Steelmanet al. (1997) noted that MEIS1 encodes a homeo box protein belonging tothe TALE (‘three amino acid loop extension’) family ofhomeodomain-containing proteins. The homeodomain of MEIS1 is the onlyconserved motif in the entire 390-amino acid protein. Steelman et al.(1997) reported that Southern blot analyses using the MEIS1 homeodomainas a probe revealed the existence of a family of Meis1-related genes(MRGs) in several divergent species. In addition, the 3-primeuntranslated region (UTR) of MEIS1 is remarkably conserved in evolution.Steelman et al. (1997) cloned Meis1-related genes from the mouse andhuman genomes. One such gene, which the authors designated Mrg1, sharesa similar genomic organization in the mouse with Meis1 but was found tobe located on mouse chromosome 2, not mouse chromosome 11, where Meis1maps. In humans, Steelman et al. (1997) mapped MRG1 to 15q22-q25 in aregion associated with various cytogenetic abnormalities associated withacute myelocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, and astrocytomas.The authors reported data suggesting that another related gene (MRG2)maps to human chromosome 17. During the course of their studies of thehuman MEIS1 homeo box gene, Smith et al. (1997) identified a geneclosely related but not identical to MEIS1. Sequence analysis showed itto be the human counterpart of the mouse gene Meis2 (Nakamura et al.,1996). Human MEIS2 was found to be expressed in various human tissues.In hematopoietic tissues, the lymphoid organs expressed high levels ofMEIS2 as 2 transcripts of 4.0 kb and 3.5 kb. MEIS2 is also expressed insome regions of the brain, such as the putamen. Nakamura et al. (1996)mapped the mouse Meis2 gene to chromosome 2 in a region syntenic tohuman 15q. By fluorescence in situ hybridization with a genomic MEIS2clone, Smith et al. (1997) mapped the human MEIS2 gene to a positionthat is 27% of the distance from the chromosome 15 centromere to thetelomere, corresponding to 15q14. Capdevila et al. (1999) showed thatrestriction of expression of the chick homeobox gene Meis2 to proximalregions of the limb bud is essential for limb development, since ectopicMeis2 severely disrupted limb outgrowth. They also uncovered anantagonistic relationship between the secreted factor Gremlin (OMIM Ref.No. 603054) and the bone morphogenetic proteins (Bmps; OMIM Ref. No.112264) that is required to maintain the Sonic hedgehog (OMIM Ref. No.600725)/fibroblast growth factor (see OMIM Ref. No. 131220) loop thatregulates distal outgrowth. These proximal and distal factors were foundto have coordinated activities: Meis2 could repress distal genes, andthe Bmp and Hoxd (OMIM Ref. No. 142987) genes restricted Meis2expression to the proximal limb bud. Moreover, combinations of Bmps andapical ectodermal ridge (AER) factors were sufficient to distalizeproximal limb cells. These results unveiled a set of proximal-distalregulatory interactions that establish and maintain outgrowth of thevertebrate limb. Mercader et al. (1999) described the role of homeo boxgenes Meis1, Meis2, and Pbx1 (OMIM Ref. No. 176310) in the developmentof mouse, chicken, and Drosophila limbs. Mercader et al. (1999) foundthat Meis1 and Meis2 expression is restricted to the proximal domain,coincident with the previously reported domain in which Pbx1 islocalized to the nucleus. Meis1 regulates Pbx1 activity by promotingnuclear import of the Pbx1 protein. Mercader et al. (1999) alsodemonstrated that ectopic expression of Meis1 in chicken disrupts distallimb development and induces distal- to - proximal transformations.Mercader et al. (1999) concluded that the restriction of Meis1 toproximal regions of the vertebrate limb is essential to specify cellfates and differentiation patterns along the proximodistal axis of thelimb.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Capdevila, J.; Tsukui, T.; Esteban, C. R.; Zappavigna, V.; Belmonte, J.C. I.: Control of vertebrate limb outgrowth by the proximal factor Meis2and distal antagonism of BMPs by Gremlin. Molec. Cell 4:839-849, 1999. ;and

Mercader, N.; Leonardo, E.; Azpiazu, N.; Serrano, A.; Morata, G.;Martinez-A, C.; Torres, M.: Conserved regulation of proximodistal limbaxis development by Meis1/Hth. Nature 402:425.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MEIS2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601740, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Meis1, myeloid ecotropic viral integration site 1 homolog 2(mouse) (MEIS2, Accession NP_(—)002390.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MEIS2 BINDING SITE1 and MEIS2 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MEIS2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MEIS2 BINDING SITE1 and MEIS2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:2527 and SEQ ID:19135 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Meis1, myeloidecotropic viral integration site 1 homolog 2 (mouse) (MEIS2, AccessionNP_(—)002390.1), a gene which may regulate gene expression and controlcell differentiation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MEIS2.

The function of MEIS2 has been established by previous studies. TheMeis1 locus (OMIM Ref. No. 601739) was isolated as a common site ofviral integration involved in myeloid leukemia in BXH-2 mice. Steelmanet al. (1997) noted that MEIS1 encodes a homeo box protein belonging tothe TALE (‘three amino acid loop extension’) family ofhomeodomain-containing proteins. The homeodomain of MEIS1 is the onlyconserved motif in the entire 390-amino acid protein. Steelman et al.(1997) reported that Southern blot analyses using the MEIS1 homeodomainas a probe revealed the existence of a family of Meis1-related genes(MRGs) in several divergent species. In addition, the 3-primeuntranslated region (UTR) of MEIS1 is remarkably conserved in evolution.Steelman et al. (1997) cloned Meis1-related genes from the mouse andhuman genomes. One such gene, which the authors designated Mrg1, sharesa similar genomic organization in the mouse with Meis1 but was found tobe located on mouse chromosome 2, not mouse chromosome 11, where Meis1maps. In humans, Steelman et al. (1997) mapped MRG1 to 15q22-q25 in aregion associated with various cytogenetic abnormalities associated withacute myelocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, and astrocytomas.The authors reported data suggesting that another related gene (MRG2)maps to human chromosome 17. During the course of their studies of thehuman MEIS1 homeo box gene, Smith et al. (1997) identified a geneclosely related but not identical to MEIS1. Sequence analysis showed itto be the human counterpart of the mouse gene Meis2 (Nakamura et al.,1996). Human MEIS2 was found to be expressed in various human tissues.In hematopoietic tissues, the lymphoid organs expressed high levels ofMEIS2 as 2 transcripts of 4.0 kb and 3.5 kb. MEIS2 is also expressed insome regions of the brain, such as the putamen. Nakamura et al. (1996)mapped the mouse Meis2 gene to chromosome 2 in a region syntenic tohuman 15q. By fluorescence in situ hybridization with a genomic MEIS2clone, Smith et al. (1997) mapped the human MEIS2 gene to a positionthat is 27% of the distance from the chromosome 15 centromere to thetelomere, corresponding to 15q14. Capdevila et al. (1999) showed thatrestriction of expression of the chick homeobox gene Meis2 to proximalregions of the limb bud is essential for limb development, since ectopicMeis2 severely disrupted limb outgrowth. They also uncovered anantagonistic relationship between the secreted factor Gremlin (OMIM Ref.No. 603054) and the bone morphogenetic proteins (Bmps; OMIM Ref. No.112264) that is required to maintain the Sonic hedgehog (OMIM Ref. No.600725)/fibroblast growth factor (see OMIM Ref. No. 131220) loop thatregulates distal outgrowth. These proximal and distal factors were foundto have coordinated activities: Meis2 could repress distal genes, andthe Bmp and Hoxd (OMIM Ref. No. 142987) genes restricted Meis2expression to the proximal limb bud. Moreover, combinations of Bmps andapical ectodermal ridge (AER) factors were sufficient to distalizeproximal limb cells. These results unveiled a set of proximal-distalregulatory interactions that establish and maintain outgrowth of thevertebrate limb. Mercader et al. (1999) described the role of homeo boxgenes Meis1, Meis2, and Pbx1 (OMIM Ref. No. 176310) in the developmentof mouse, chicken, and Drosophila limbs. Mercader et al. (1999) foundthat Meis1 and Meis2 expression is restricted to the proximal domain,coincident with the previously reported domain in which Pbx1 islocalized to the nucleus. Meis1 regulates Pbx1 activity by promotingnuclear import of the Pbx1 protein. Mercader et al. (1999) alsodemonstrated that ectopic expression of Meis1 in chicken disrupts distallimb development and induces distal- to - proximal transformations.Mercader et al. (1999) concluded that the restriction of Meis1 toproximal regions of the vertebrate limb is essential to specify cellfates and differentiation patterns along the proximodistal axis of thelimb.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Capdevila, J.; Tsukui, T.; Esteban, C. R.; Zappavigna, V.; Belmonte, J.C. I.: Control of vertebrate limb outgrowth by the proximal factor Meis2and distal antagonism of BMPs by Gremlin. Molec. Cell 4:839-849, 1999. ;and

Mercader, N.; Leonardo, E.; Azpiazu, N.; Serrano, A.; Morata, G.;Martinez-A, C.; Torres, M.: Conserved regulation of proximodistal limbaxis development by Meis1/Hth. Nature 402:425.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MEIS2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601740, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MGC12921 (Accession NP_(—)116117.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12921 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMGC12921, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12921 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13510, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MGC12921 (AccessionNP_(—)116117.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC12921.

MGC14136 (Accession NP_(—)116299.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC14136 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1773, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MGC14136 (AccessionNP_(—)116299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC14136.

MGC15476 (Accession NP_(—)659493.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC15476 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15476,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15476 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:524, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MGC15476 (AccessionNP_(—)659493.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC15476.

MGC15631 (Accession NP_(—)116142.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC15631 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15631,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15631 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17793, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MGC15631 (AccessionNP_(—)116142.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC15631.

MGC16044 (Accession NP_(—)612380.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC16044 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16044,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16044 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10140, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MGC16044 (AccessionNP_(—)612380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC16044.

MGC16063 (Accession NP_(—)444275.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC16063 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16063,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16063 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MGC16063 (AccessionNP_(—)444275.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC16063.

MGC23980 (Accession NP_(—)659442.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC23980 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC23980,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC23980 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4692, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MGC23980 (AccessionNP_(—)659442.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC23980.

MGC24995 (Accession NP_(—)714914.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC24995 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC24995,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC24995 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18721, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MGC24995 (AccessionNP_(—)714914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC24995.

MGC2705 (Accession NP_(—)116090.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2705 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2705,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2705 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MGC2705 (AccessionNP_(—)116090.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2705.

MGC27382 (Accession XP_(—)294972.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC27382 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC27382,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC27382 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10511, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MGC27382 (AccessionXP_(—)294972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC27382.

MGC32104 (Accession NP_(—)653285.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC32104 BINDING SITE1 and MGC32104 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by MGC32104, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC32104BINDING SITE1 and MGC32104 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6076 and SEQID:3355 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MGC32104 (AccessionNP_(—)653285.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC32104.

MGC3262 (Accession NP_(—)076934.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3262 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3262,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3262 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8239, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MGC3262 (AccessionNP_(—)076934.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3262.

MGC33974 (Accession NP_(—)699181.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC33974 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33974,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33974 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MGC33974 (AccessionNP_(—)699181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC33974.

MGC39518 (Accession NP_(—)776183.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC39518 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39518,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39518 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4349, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MGC39518 (AccessionNP_(—)776183.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC39518.

MGC40107 (Accession NP_(—)689979.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC40107 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40107,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40107 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20005, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MGC40107 (AccessionNP_(—)689979.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC40107.

MGC40168 (Accession NP_(—)714920.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC40168 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40168,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40168 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10970, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MGC40168 (AccessionNP_(—)714920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC40168.

MGC4607 (Accession NP_(—)113631.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4607 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4607,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4607 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MGC4607 (AccessionNP_(—)113631.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4607.

Meningioma (disrupted in balanced translocation) 1 (MN1, AccessionNP_(—)002421.2) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15003, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Meningioma(disrupted in balanced translocation) 1 (MN1, Accession NP_(—)002421.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MN1.

MOST2 (Accession NP_(—)064635.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MOST2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MOST2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MOST2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:677, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MOST2 (AccessionNP_(—)064635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MOST2.

MOT8 (Accession NP_(—)061324.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MOT8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MOT8, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MOT8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16345, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of MOT8 (AccessionNP_(—)061324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MOT8.

Mll septin-like fusion (MSF, Accession NP_(—)006631.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MSF BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MSF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18395, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Mll septin-likefusion (MSF, Accession NP_(—)006631.1), a gene which plays a role in thecell cycle. and therefore may be associated with Therapy-related acutemyeloid leukemia, ovarian tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Therapy-related acutemyeloid leukemia, ovarian tumors, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MSF.

The function of MSF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Myotubularin relatedprotein 9 (MTMR9, Accession NP_(—)056273.2) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MTMR9 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMTMR9, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MTMR9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15033, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Myotubularinrelated protein 9 (MTMR9, Accession NP_(—)056273.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MTMR9.

Mucin 17 (MUC17, Accession XP_(—)168583.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MUC17 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MUC17,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MUC17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:678, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Mucin 17 (MUC17,Accession XP_(—)168583.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MUC17.

Max interacting protein 1 (MXI1, Accession NP_(—)569157.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MXI1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MXI1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MXI1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1149, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Max interactingprotein 1 (MXI1, Accession NP_(—)569157.1), a gene which acts as a tumorsuppressor in vivo, engages the MYC network in a functionally relevantmanner and therefore may be associated with Prostate cancer,neurofibrosarcoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Prostate cancer, neurofibrosarcoma, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with MXI1.

The function of MXI1 has been established by previous studies. One ofthe most common chromosomal abnormalities in prostate cancer involvesloss of 10q22-qter. Rarely, a smaller deletion, involving 10q24-q25 hasbeen observed, suggesting the presence of a tumor suppressor gene atthat site. Prochownik et al. (1998) prospectively evaluated prostatetumors for loss of MXI1 by FISH and cytogenetic techniques. Of 40tumors, 21 (53%) demonstrated loss of a single MXI1 allele, asdetermined by FISH. In 10 cases with cytogenetically normal long arms ofchromosome 10, but with FISH-documented deletion of MXI1, 8 mutations ofMXI1 were identified. Five of the mutant proteins were incapable ofbinding DNA in association with MAX. Prochownik et al. (1998) concludedthat MXI1 gene loss in prostate cancer is common and most frequentlyinvolves a cytogenetically undetectable deletion.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MXI1.MXI1 belongs to the family of proteins that function as potentantagonists of MYC oncoproteins. This antagonism relates to theirability to compete with MYC for the protein MAX and for consensus DNAbinding sites and to recruit Sin3 proteins and their associatedcorepressors. Schreiber-Agus et al. (1998) disrupted the Mxi1 openreading frame in transgenic mice by eliminating an exon required for theproduction of the 2 mouse Mxi1 isoforms. They showed that the micelacking Mxi1 exhibit progressive multisystem abnormalities. The micealso showed increased susceptibility to tumorigenesis either followingcarcinogen treatment or when also deficient in INK4A (OMIM Ref. No.600160). This cancer-prone phenotype may correspond with the enhancedability of several MXI1-deficient cell types, including prostaticepithelium, to proliferate. The results show that MXI1 is involved inthe homeostasis of differentiated organ systems, acts as a tumorsuppressor in vivo, and engages the MYC network in a functionallyrelevant manner. In histologic studies of the mice, Schreiber-Agus etal. (1998) focused particularly on organs that normally express high orsustained levels of Mxi1, e.g., brain, spleen, kidney, and liver, and ontissue types that are susceptible to tumorigenesis when a putative tumorsuppressor is lost from the 10q24-q26 region; for example, the spleenand thymus are susceptible to T-cell leukemia, the prostatic epitheliumto prostate cancer, and the brain to glioblastoma multiforme when the10q24-q26 region is mutated.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MXI1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Prochownik, E. V.; Grove, L. E.; Deubler, D.; Zhu, X. L.; Stephenson, R.A.; Rohr, L. R.; Yin, X.; Brothman, A. R.: Commonly occurring loss andmutation of the MXI1 gene in prostate cancer. Genes Chromosomes Cancer22:295-304, 1998; and

Schreiber-Agus, N.; Meng, Y.; Hoang, T.; Hou, H., Jr.; Chen, K.;Greenberg, R.; Cordon-Cardo, C.; Lee, H.-W.; DePinho, R. A.: Role ofMxi1 in ageing organ systems and the regulation of.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MXI1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600020, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Max interacting protein 1 (MXI1, Accession NP_(—)005953.2) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MXI1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MXI1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MXI1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1149, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Max interactingprotein 1 (MXI1, Accession NP_(—)005953.2), a gene which acts as a tumorsuppressor in vivo, engages the MYC network in a functionally relevantmanner and therefore may be associated with Prostate cancer,neurofibrosarcoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Prostate cancer, neurofibrosarcoma, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with MXI1.

The function of MXI1 has been established by previous studies. One ofthe most common chromosomal abnormalities in prostate cancer involvesloss of 10q22-qter. Rarely, a smaller deletion, involving 10q24-q25 hasbeen observed, suggesting the presence of a tumor suppressor gene atthat site. Prochownik et al. (1998) prospectively evaluated prostatetumors for loss of MXI1 by FISH and cytogenetic techniques. Of 40tumors, 21 (53%) demonstrated loss of a single MXI1 allele, asdetermined by FISH. In 10 cases with cytogenetically normal long arms ofchromosome 10, but with FISH- documented deletion of MXI1, 8 mutationsof MXI1 were identified. Five of the mutant proteins were incapable ofbinding DNA in association with MAX. Prochownik et al. (1998) concludedthat MXI1 gene loss in prostate cancer is common and most frequentlyinvolves a cytogenetically undetectable deletion.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MXI1.MXI1 belongs to the family of proteins that function as potentantagonists of MYC oncoproteins. This antagonism relates to theirability to compete with MYC for the protein MAX and for consensus DNAbinding sites and to recruit Sin3 proteins and their associatedcorepressors. Schreiber-Agus et al. (1998) disrupted the Mxi1 openreading frame in transgenic mice by eliminating an exon required for theproduction of the 2 mouse Mxi1 isoforms. They showed that the micelacking Mxi1 exhibit progressive multisystem abnormalities. The micealso showed increased susceptibility to tumorigenesis either followingcarcinogen treatment or when also deficient in INK4A (OMIM Ref. No.600160). This cancer-prone phenotype may correspond with the enhancedability of several MXI1-deficient cell types, including prostaticepithelium, to proliferate. The results show that MXI1 is involved inthe homeostasis of differentiated organ systems, acts as a tumorsuppressor in vivo, and engages the MYC network in a functionallyrelevant manner. In histologic studies of the mice, Schreiber-Agus etal. (1998) focused particularly on organs that normally express high orsustained levels of Mxi1, e.g., brain, spleen, kidney, and liver, and ontissue types that are susceptible to tumorigenesis when a putative tumorsuppressor is lost from the 10q24-q26 region; for example, the spleenand thymus are susceptible to T-cell leukemia, the prostatic epitheliumto prostate cancer, and the brain to glioblastoma multiforme when the10q24-q26 region is mutated.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MXI1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Prochownik, E. V.; Grove, L. E.; Deubler, D.; Zhu, X. L.; Stephenson, R.A.; Rohr, L. R.; Yin, X.; Brothman, A. R.: Commonly occurring loss andmutation of the MXI1 gene in prostate cancer. Genes Chromosomes Cancer22:295-304, 1998; and

Schreiber-Agus, N.; Meng, Y.; Hoang, T.; Hou, H., Jr.; Chen, K.;Greenberg, R.; Cordon-Cardo, C.; Lee, H.-W.; DePinho, R. A.: Role ofMxi1 in ageing organ systems and the regulation of.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MXI1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600020, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Myosin, heavy polypeptide 10, non-muscle (MYH10, AccessionXP_(—)290747.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MYH10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYH10, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MYH10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4996, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, heavypolypeptide 10, non-muscle (MYH10, Accession XP_(—)290747.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MYH10.

Myosin, light polypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444256.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYLK BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MYLK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MYLK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:786, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, lightpolypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444256.1), a gene which isinvolved in contraction of smooth muscle. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MYLK.

The function of MYLK has been established by previous studies. Thecontraction of smooth muscle begins with the phosphorylation of thelight chain of myosin (e.g., 160781), a reaction catalyzed by myosinlight chain kinase that is itself activated by the binding ofcalcium-calmodulin (see OMIM Ref. No. 114180). This key enzyme in musclecontraction, which exists in both nonmuscle and smooth muscle isoforms,has been shown by immunohistology to be present in neurons and glia.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Potier, M.-C.; Chelot, E.; Pekarsky, Y.; Gardiner, K.; Rossier, J.;Turnell, W. G. : The human myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) fromhippocampus: cloning, sequencing, expression, and localization to3cen-q21. Genomics 29:562- 570, 1995; and

Watterson, D. M.; Schavocky, J. P.; Guo, L.; Weiss, C.; Chlenski, A.;Shirinsky, V. P.; Van Eldik, L. J.; Haiech, J.: Analysis of thekinase-related protein gene found at human chromo.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MYLK arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600922, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Myosin, light polypeptide kinase (MYLK, AccessionNP_(—)444255.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MYLK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MYLK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYLK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, lightpolypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444255.1), a gene which isinvolved in contraction of smooth muscle. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MYLK.

The function of MYLK has been established by previous studies. Thecontraction of smooth muscle begins with the phosphorylation of thelight chain of myosin (e.g., 160781), a reaction catalyzed by myosinlight chain kinase that is itself activated by the binding ofcalcium-calmodulin (see OMIM Ref. No. 114180). This key enzyme in musclecontraction, which exists in both nonmuscle and smooth muscle isoforms,has been shown by immunohistology to be present in neurons and glia.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Potier, M.-C.; Chelot, E.; Pekarsky, Y.; Gardiner, K.; Rossier, J.;Turnell, W. G. : The human myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) fromhippocampus: cloning, sequencing, expression, and localization to3cen-q21. Genomics 29:562- 570, 1995; and

Watterson, D. M.; Schavocky, J. P.; Guo, L.; Weiss, C.; Chlenski, A.;Shirinsky, V. P.; Van Eldik, L. J.; Haiech, J.: Analysis of thekinase-related protein gene found at human chromo.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MYLK arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600922, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Myosin, light polypeptide kinase (MYLK, AccessionNP_(—)444258.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MYLK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MYLK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYLK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, lightpolypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444258.1), a gene which isinvolved in contraction of smooth muscle. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MYLK.

The function of MYLK has been established by previous studies. Thecontraction of smooth muscle begins with the phosphorylation of thelight chain of myosin (e.g., 160781), a reaction catalyzed by myosinlight chain kinase that is itself activated by the binding ofcalcium-calmodulin (see OMIM Ref. No. 114180). This key enzyme in musclecontraction, which exists in both nonmuscle and smooth muscle isoforms,has been shown by immunohistology to be present in neurons and glia.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Potier, M.-C.; Chelot, E.; Pekarsky, Y.; Gardiner, K.; Rossier, J.;Turnell, W. G. : The human myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) fromhippocampus: cloning, sequencing, expression, and localization to3cen-q21. Genomics 29:562- 570, 1995; and

Watterson, D. M.; Schavocky, J. P.; Guo, L.; Weiss, C.; Chlenski, A.;Shirinsky, V. P.; Van Eldik, L. J.; Haiech, J.: Analysis of thekinase-related protein gene found at human chromo.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MYLK arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600922, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Myosin, light polypeptide kinase (MYLK, AccessionNP_(—)444259.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MYLK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MYLK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYLK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, lightpolypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444259.1), a gene which isinvolved in contraction of smooth muscle. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MYLK.

The function of MYLK has been established by previous studies. Thecontraction of smooth muscle begins with the phosphorylation of thelight chain of myosin (e.g., 160781), a reaction catalyzed by myosinlight chain kinase that is itself activated by the binding ofcalcium-calmodulin (see OMIM Ref. No. 114180). This key enzyme in musclecontraction, which exists in both nonmuscle and smooth muscle isoforms,has been shown by immunohistology to be present in neurons and glia.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Potier, M.-C.; Chelot, E.; Pekarsky, Y.; Gardiner, K.; Rossier, J.;Turnell, W. G. : The human myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) fromhippocampus: cloning, sequencing, expression, and localization to3cen-q21. Genomics 29:562- 570, 1995; and

Watterson, D. M.; Schavocky, J. P.; Guo, L.; Weiss, C.; Chlenski, A.;Shirinsky, V. P.; Van Eldik, L. J.; Haiech, J.: Analysis of thekinase-related protein gene found at human chromo.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MYLK arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600922, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Myosin, light polypeptide kinase (MYLK, AccessionNP_(—)444254.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MYLK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MYLK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYLK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, lightpolypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444254.1), a gene which isinvolved in contraction of smooth muscle. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MYLK.

The function of MYLK has been established by previous studies. Thecontraction of smooth muscle begins with the phosphorylation of thelight chain of myosin (e.g., 160781), a reaction catalyzed by myosinlight chain kinase that is itself activated by the binding ofcalcium-calmodulin (see OMIM Ref. No. 114180). This key enzyme in musclecontraction, which exists in both nonmuscle and smooth muscle isoforms,has been shown by immunohistology to be present in neurons and glia.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Potier, M.-C.; Chelot, E.; Pekarsky, Y.; Gardiner, K.; Rossier, J.;Turnell, W. G. : The human myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) fromhippocampus: cloning, sequencing, expression, and localization to3cen-q21. Genomics 29:562- 570, 1995; and

Watterson, D. M.; Schavocky, J. P.; Guo, L.; Weiss, C.; Chlenski, A.;Shirinsky, V. P.; Van Eldik, L. J.; Haiech, J.: Analysis of thekinase-related protein gene found at human chromo.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MYLK arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600922, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Myosin, light polypeptide kinase (MYLK, AccessionNP_(—)005956.2) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MYLK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MYLK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYLK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, lightpolypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)005956.2), a gene which isinvolved in contraction of smooth muscle. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MYLK.

The function of MYLK has been established by previous studies. Thecontraction of smooth muscle begins with the phosphorylation of thelight chain of myosin (e.g., 160781), a reaction catalyzed by myosinlight chain kinase that is itself activated by the binding ofcalcium-calmodulin (see OMIM Ref. No. 114180). This key enzyme in musclecontraction, which exists in both nonmuscle and smooth muscle isoforms,has been shown by immunohistology to be present in neurons and glia.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Potier, M.-C.; Chelot, E.; Pekarsky, Y.; Gardiner, K.; Rossier, J.;Turnell, W. G. : The human myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) fromhippocampus: cloning, sequencing, expression, and localization to3cen-q21. Genomics 29:562- 570, 1995; and

Watterson, D. M.; Schavocky, J. P.; Guo, L.; Weiss, C.; Chlenski, A.;Shirinsky, V. P.; Van Eldik, L. J.; Haiech, J.: Analysis of thekinase-related protein gene found at human chromo.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MYLK arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600922, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Myosin, light polypeptide kinase (MYLK, AccessionNP_(—)444260.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MYLK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MYLK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYLK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, lightpolypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444260.1), a gene which isinvolved in contraction of smooth muscle. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MYLK.

The function of MYLK has been established by previous studies. Thecontraction of smooth muscle begins with the phosphorylation of thelight chain of myosin (e.g., 160781), a reaction catalyzed by myosinlight chain kinase that is itself activated by the binding ofcalcium-calmodulin (see OMIM Ref. No. 114180). This key enzyme in musclecontraction, which exists in both nonmuscle and smooth muscle isoforms,has been shown by immunohistology to be present in neurons and glia.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Potier, M.-C.; Chelot, E.; Pekarsky, Y.; Gardiner, K.; Rossier, J.;Turnell, W. G. : The human myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) fromhippocampus: cloning, sequencing, expression, and localization to3cen-q21. Genomics 29:562- 570, 1995; and

Watterson, D. M.; Schavocky, J. P.; Guo, L.; Weiss, C.; Chlenski, A.;Shirinsky, V. P.; Van Eldik, L. J.; Haiech, J.: Analysis of thekinase-related protein gene found at human chromo.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MYLK arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600922, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Myosin, light polypeptide kinase (MYLK, AccessionNP_(—)444257.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MYLK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MYLK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYLK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, lightpolypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444257.1), a gene which isinvolved in contraction of smooth muscle. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MYLK.

The function of MYLK has been established by previous studies. Thecontraction of smooth muscle begins with the phosphorylation of thelight chain of myosin (e.g., 160781), a reaction catalyzed by myosinlight chain kinase that is itself activated by the binding ofcalcium-calmodulin (see OMIM Ref. No. 114180). This key enzyme in musclecontraction, which exists in both nonmuscle and smooth muscle isoforms,has been shown by immunohistology to be present in neurons and glia.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Potier, M.-C.; Chelot, E.; Pekarsky, Y.; Gardiner, K.; Rossier, J.;Turnell, W. G. : The human myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) fromhippocampus: cloning, sequencing, expression, and localization to3cen-q21. Genomics 29:562- 570, 1995; and

Watterson, D. M.; Schavocky, J. P.; Guo, L.; Weiss, C.; Chlenski, A.;Shirinsky, V. P.; Van Eldik, L. J.; Haiech, J.: Analysis of thekinase-related protein gene found at human chromo.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MYLK arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600922, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Myosin, light polypeptide kinase (MYLK, AccessionNP_(—)444253.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MYLK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MYLK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYLK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, lightpolypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444253.1), a gene which isinvolved in contraction of smooth muscle. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MYLK.

The function of MYLK has been established by previous studies. Thecontraction of smooth muscle begins with the phosphorylation of thelight chain of myosin (e.g., 160781), a reaction catalyzed by myosinlight chain kinase that is itself activated by the binding ofcalcium-calmodulin (see OMIM Ref. No. 114180). This key enzyme in musclecontraction, which exists in both nonmuscle and smooth muscle isoforms,has been shown by immunohistology to be present in neurons and glia.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Potier, M.-C.; Chelot, E.; Pekarsky, Y.; Gardiner, K.; Rossier, J.;Turnell, W. G. : The human myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) fromhippocampus: cloning, sequencing, expression, and localization to3cen-q21. Genomics 29:562- 570, 1995; and

Watterson, D. M.; Schavocky, J. P.; Guo, L.; Weiss, C.; Chlenski, A.;Shirinsky, V. P.; Van Eldik, L. J.; Haiech, J.: Analysis of thekinase-related protein gene found at human chromo.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MYLK arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600922, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Myozenin 2 (MYOZ2, Accession NP_(—)057683.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYOZ2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MYOZ2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYOZ2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7967, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Myozenin 2 (MYOZ2,Accession NP_(—)057683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MYOZ2.

Neurofilament, heavy polypeptide 200 kda (NEFH, AccessionNP_(—)066554.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NEFH BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NEFH, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NEFH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15071, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Neurofilament,heavy polypeptide 200 kda (NEFH, Accession NP_(—)066554.1), a gene whichis involved in the maintenance of neuronal caliber and in mature axonsand therefore may be associated with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with NEFH.

The function of NEFH has been established by previous studies. See162280. Mattei et al. (1988) used a rat cDNA probe coding for theC-terminal extension of the NFH gene to assign, by in situhybridization, the human NFH gene to 22q12.1-q13.1. The possibleimplications of the fact that neurologic disorders such as meningiomamap to this region were discussed. In the course of cloning the regionbetween 2 markers, D22S212 and D22S32, that flank the NF2 (OMIM Ref. No.101000) gene, Rouleau et al. (1993) identified a gene with a neuronalpattern of expression and a transcript size identical to that of NEFH.Use of NEFH cDNA confirmed the identity. There is compelling evidencethat the NEFH locus is close to the NF2 locus. For example, Watson etal. (1993) found that the NEFH locus was hemizygous in a deletion thatwas observed in affected members of a family with NF2 and was estimatedto be about 700 kb long. The NF2 locus has been positioned at 22q12.2.Bucan et al. (1993) mapped the homologous murine gene, which theysymbolized Nfh, to chromosome 11. The tail of the heavy neurofilamentsubunit is composed of the repeating amino acid motif, usuallyX-lysine-serine-proline-Y-lysine (OMIM Ref. No. XKSPYK), where X is asingle amino acid and Y is 1 to 3 amino acids. There are 2 commonpolymorphic variants of 44 and 45 repeats. The tail probably regulatesaxonal caliber, with interfilament spacing determined by phosphorylationof the KSP motifs. According to Al-Chalabi et al. (1999), thepolymorphic variants had been mislabeled in the published literature as44 and 43 repeat variants, respectively, and therefore were referred toby them simply as long (L) and short (S) alleles.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Al-Chalabi, A.; Andersen, P. M.; Nilsson, P.; Chioza, B.; Andersson, J.L.; Russ, C.; Shaw, C. E.; Powell, J. F.; Leigh, P. N.: Deletions of theheavy neurofilament subunit tail in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Hum.Molec. Genet. 8:157- 164, 1999; and

Watson, C. J.; Gaunt, L.; Evans, G.; Patel, K.; Harris, R.; Strachan,T.: A disease-associated germline deletion maps the type 2neurofibromatosis (NF2) gene between the Ewing sarcoma.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NEFH arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 162230, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sialidase 3 (membrane sialidase) (NEU3, AccessionNP_(—)006647.2) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NEU3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NEU3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NEU3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18396, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Sialidase 3(membrane sialidase) (NEU3, Accession NP_(—)006647.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NEU3.

Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2), 45 kda (NFE2, AccessionNP_(—)006154.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NFE2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NFE2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NFE2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6329, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear factor(erythroid-derived 2), 45 kda (NFE2, Accession NP_(—)006154.1), a genewhich regulates expression of the beta globin gene. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NFE2.

The function of NFE2 has been established by previous studies. Peters etal. (1993) demonstrated that the Nfe2 gene in the mouse maps tochromosome 15 in a region containing the microcytic anemia (mk) gene.Homozygous mk mice were shown by Bannerman et al. (1972) to havedefective intestinal iron transport and severe anemia. Peters et al.(1993) demonstrated Nfe2 expression in the mouse small intestine andNF-E2 binding activity in nuclear extracts of a human colon carcinomacell line (OMIM Ref. No. Caco-2). Caco-2 cells possess properties of thesmall intestine, including the ability to transport iron. These datatogether indicated that NF-E2 plays a role in all aspects of hemoglobinproduction: globin synthesis, heme synthesis, and the procurement ofiron. (NF-E2 recognition sites are present not only in the locus controlregions of the globin genes but also in the gene promoters of 2 hemebiosynthetic enzymes, porphobilinogen deaminase (OMIM Ref. No. 176000)and ferrochelatase (OMIM Ref. No. 177000).) The 45-kD subunit of thehuman globin locus control region binding protein, NFE2, was cloned byhomology to the murine gene. Immunoprecipitation experimentsdemonstrated in vivo association of the p45 subunit with an 18-kDprotein (see OMIM Ref. No. MAFG, 602020, and MAFK, 600197). Because bZIPproteins bind DNA as dimers, it is likely that native NFE2 is aheterodimer of 45- and 18-kD subunits. By fluorescence in situhybridization, Weremowicz et al. (1993) assigned the p45 subunit of NFE2to 12q13. Chan et al. (1993) likewise cloned the human homolog of mouseNF-E2. Extensive survey of human tissue samples found that NFE2expression is not limited to erythropoietic organs. Expression in thecolon and testis suggested that NFE2 may participate in the regulationof genes other than globin

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shivdasani, R. A.; Rosenblatt, M. F.; Zucker-Franklin, D.; Jackson, C.W.; Hunt, P.; Saris, C. J. M.; Orkin, S. H.: Transcription factor NF-E2is required for platelet formation independent of the actions ofthrombopoietin/MGDF in megakaryocyte development. Cell 81:695-704, 1995;and

Weremowicz, S.; Andrews, N. C.; Orkin, S. H.; Morton, C. C.: Mapping thep45 subunit of human NFE2 to 12q13. (Abstract) Human Genome MappingWorkshop 93 25, 1993.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NFE2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601490, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nuclear factor i/b (NFIB, Accession NP_(—)005587.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NFIB BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NFIB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NFIBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9068, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear factor i/b(NFIB, Accession NP_(—)005587.1), a gene which recognizes and binds thepalindromic sequence 5′-ttggcnnnnngccaa-3′ present in viral and cellularpromoters. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NFIB.

The function of NFIB has been established by previous studies. Seenuclear factor I/A (NFIA; 600727). Qian et al. (1995) mapped the NFIBgene to chromosome 9p24.1 by fluorescence in situ hybridization.Approximately 12% of all pleomorphic adenomas of the salivary glands arecharacterized by chromosome aberrations involving 12q13-q15. Severalchromosomes have been found as translocation partners of chromosome 12,and some of these are recurrent. The target gene on 12q13-q15 involvedin the translocation is HMGIC (OMIM Ref. No. 600698). Fusion partnergenes include LPP (OMIM Ref. No. 600700) on 3q, ALDH2 (OMIM Ref. No.100650) on 12q24.1, and FHIT (OMIM Ref. No. 601153) on 3p. Using3-prime-RACE analysis of a primary adenoma with an apparently normalkaryotype, Geurts et al. (1998) found an HMGIC fusion transcriptcontaining ectopic sequences derived from the NFIB gene. In a secondadenoma with an ins(9;12)(p23;q12q15) as the sole anomaly, they alsofound an HMGIC/NFIB hybrid transcript. Nucleotide sequence analysis ofthe fusion transcripts indicated that the genetic aberration in bothtumors resulted in the replacement of a carboxy-terminal segment ofHMGIC by the last 5 amino acids of NFIB

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Geurts, J. M. W.; Schoenmakers, E. F. P. M.; Roijer, E.; Astrom, A.-K.;Stenman, G.; van de Ven, W. J. M.: Identification of NFIB as recurrenttranslocation partner gene of HMGIC in pleomorphic adenomas. Oncogene16:865-872, 1998; and

Qian, F.; Kruse, U.; Lichter, P.; Sippel, A. E.: Chromosomallocalization of the four genes (NFIA, B, C, and X) for the humantranscription factor nuclear factor I by FISH. Genomics 28.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NFIB arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600728, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nucleolar protein 3 (apoptosis repressor with card domain)(NOL3, Accession NP_(—)003937.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NOL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NOL3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NOL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13717, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Nucleolar protein 3(apoptosis repressor with card domain) (NOL3, Accession NP_(—)003937.1),a gene which inhibits CASP2 and CASP8 and interacts with splicingfactors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NOL3.

The function of NOL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Nuclear receptorsubfamily 1, group h, member 2 (NR1H2, Accession NP_(—)009052.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NR1H2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NR1H2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NR1H2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14187, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorsubfamily 1, group h, member 2 (NR1H2, Accession NP_(—)009052.1), a genewhich binds preferentially to double-stranded oligonucleotide directrepeats. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NR1H2.

The function of NR1H2 has been established by previous studies. The LXreceptors (LXRs) were originally identified as orphan members of thenuclear receptor superfamily because their ligands were unknown. Likeother receptors in the family. LXRs heterodimerize with retinoid Xreceptor (see OMIM Ref. No. 180245) and bind to specific responseelements (LXREs) characterized by direct repeats separated by 4nucleotides. Two genes, alpha (LXRA, 602423) and beta, are known toencode LXR proteins (Song et al., 1995).

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NR1H2.Repa et al. (2002) presented evidence for the direct control of theATP-binding cassette sterol transporters Abca1 (OMIM Ref. No. 600046),Abcg5 (OMIM Ref. No. 605459), and Abcg8 (OMIM Ref. No. 605460) by theliver X receptors. The intensity of hepatic and jejunal staining forAbcg5/g8 and Abca1 was increased in normal mice fed cholesterol or otherLxr agonists. Cholesterol feeding resulted in upregulation of Abcg5 andAbcg8 in the Lxrb null mice, but not in the Lxra null or double knockoutmice, suggesting that Lxra is required for sterol upregulation ofAbcg5/g8 in this model. In a rat hepatoma cell line, Lxr-dependenttranscription of the Abcg5/g8 genes was cycloheximide-resistant,indicating that these genes are directly regulated by the liver Xreceptors.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NR1H2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Repa, J. J.; Berge, K. E.; Pomajzl, C.; Richardson, J. A.; Hobbs, H.;Mangelsdorf, D. J.: Regulation of ATP-binding cassette steroltransporters ABCG5 and ABCG8 by the liver X receptors alpha and beta. J.Biol. Chem. 277:18793-18800, 2002; and

Song, C.; Hiipakka, R. A.; Kokontis, J. M.; Liao, S.: Ubiquitousreceptor: structures, immunocytochemical localization, and modulation ofgene activation by receptors for retinoic ac.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NR1H2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600380, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nuclear receptor subfamily 4, group a, member 3 (NR4A3,Accession NP_(—)775290.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NR4A3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by NR4A3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NR4A3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15634, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorsubfamily 4, group a, member 3 (NR4A3, Accession NP_(—)775290.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NR4A3.

Netrin 4 (NTN4, Accession NP_(—)067052.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NTN4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NTN4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NTN4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4071, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Netrin 4 (NTN4,Accession NP_(—)067052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NTN4.

Nucleoporin 54 kda (NUP54, Accession NP_(—)059122.2) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NUP54 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NUP54, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUP54 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16346, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoporin 54 kda(NUP54, Accession NP_(—)059122.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NUP54.

NX17 (Accession NP_(—)065716.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NX17 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NX17, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NX17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14516, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of NX17 (AccessionNP_(—)065716.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NX17.

Nyctalopin (Ny, Accession NP_(—)072089.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NYX BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Ny, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of NYX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8632, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Nyctalopin (Ny,Accession NP_(—)072089.1), a gene which functions as the von willebrandfactor receptor and mediates von willebrand factor-dependent plateletadhesion to blood vessels. the adhesion of platelets to injured vascularsurfaces in the arterial circulation is a critical initiating event inhemostasis (by similarity). and therefore is associated with X-linkedcomplete congenital stationary night blindness. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of X-linkedcomplete congenital stationary night blindness, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with NYX.

The function of NYX has been established by previous studies. Bypositional cloning and the candidate gene approach, directed at theelucidation of the defect in complete congenital stationary nightblindness (CSNB1; 310500), Bech-Hansen et al. (2000) identified a novelgene, Ny, that encodes a protein (nyctalopin) of 481 amino acids.Nyctalopin shows sequence similarity with members of the superfamily ofproteins containing tandem arrays of the leucine-rich repeat (LRR)motif, as well as other features qualifying the protein as a member ofthe subfamily of small leucine-rich proteoglycans (SLRPs). By PCRamplification of tissue-specific cDNA, Bech- Hansen et al. (2000)detected expression of NYX in retina and kidney only. In the retina itappeared to be expressed in photoreceptors, bipolar and amacrineinterneurons, and ganglion cells. Pusch et al. (2000) likewise detected14 different mutations. In 3 families the gene was partially deleted.They found expression of the gene at low levels in retina, brain,testis, and muscle.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bech-Hansen, N. T.; Naylor, M. J.; Maybaum, T. A.; Sparkes, R. L.; Koop,B.; Birch, D. G.; Bergen, A. A. B.; Prinsen, C. F. M.; Polomeno, R. C.;Gal, A.; Drack, A. V.; Musarella, M. A.; Jacobson, S. G.; Young, R. S.L.; Weleber, R. G.: Mutations in Ny, encoding the leucine-richproteoglycan nyctalopin, cause X-linked complete congenital stationarynight blindness. Nature Genet. 26:319-323, 2000. ; and

Pusch, C. M.; Zeitz, C.; Brandau, O.; Pesch, K.; Achatz, H.; Feil, S.;Scharfe, C.; Maurer, J.; Jacobi, F. K.; Pinckers, A.; Andreasson, S.;Hardcastle, A.; Wissinger, B.; Berger, W.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NYX are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300278, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Oxysterol binding protein-like 11 (OSBPL11, AccessionNP_(—)073613.2) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. OSBPL11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OSBPL11, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OSBPL11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7034, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 11 (OSBPL11, Accession NP_(—)073613.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL11.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663160.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6630, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663160.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663161.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6630, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663161.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663164.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6630, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663164.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)056365.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6630, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)056365.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663162.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6630, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663162.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663163.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6630, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663163.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Orthodenticle homolog 1 (drosophila) (OTX1, Accession NP_055377.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OTX1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by OTX1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OTX1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2466, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Orthodenticlehomolog 1 (drosophila) (OTX1, Accession NP_(—)055377.1), a gene whichplays a role in the development of the brain and the sense organs.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with OTX1.

The function of OTX1 has been established by previous studies. OTX1 is ahomeobox family gene related to a gene expressed in the developingDrosophila head termed ‘orthodenticle.’ Simeone et al. (1992) identifiedrodent OTX2 (OMIM Ref. No. 600037). A homolog is also found in thezebrafish. Tissue expression of OTX1 is similar to that of OTX2 but ismore restricted (Boncinelli et al., 1993). Frantz et al. (1994) showedthat Otx1 mRNA was expressed by precursors of deep-layer neurons withincortical layers 5 and 6 of the rat brain during both postnatal and adultlife. Using a cosmid containing the gene, Kastury et al. (1994) mappedhuman OTX1 to 2p13 by fluorescence in situ hybridization, near the locusfor EMX1 (OMIM Ref. No. 600034).

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of OTX1.Acampora et al. (1996) produced null mice by replacing Otx1 with thelacZ gene. Otx -/- mice exhibited epileptic behavior with thecharacteristics of both focal and generalized seizures. Anatomic andhistologic analyses of brains from 2-4-month-old Otx -/- mice revealedmultiple abnormalities affecting mainly the telencephalic, temporal, andperirhinal areas, the hippocampus, mesencephalon, and cerebellum, andthe acoustic and visual sense organs. Acampora et al. (1996) reportedthat in older Otx -/- mice the epileptic behavior and frequency ofseizures were somewhat reduced, although they never disappeared. Theydetected neither epileptic behavior nor electrical seizures in Otx+(/-)mice. The authors stated that this study provides the first evidencethat loss of function of a homeobox-containing gene affects braindevelopment and induces spontaneous epilepsy.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for OTX1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Frantz, G. D.; Weimann, J. M.; Levin, M. E.; McConnell, S. K.: Otx1 andOtx2 define layers and regions in developing cerebral cortex andcerebellum. J. Neurosci. 14:5725-5740, 1994; and

Acampora, D.; Mazan, S.; Avantaggiato, V.; Barone, P.; Tuorto, F.;Lallemand, Y.; Brulet, P.; Simeone, A.: Epilepsy and brain abnormalitiesin mice lacking the Otx1 gene. Nature Genet.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of OTX1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600036, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. P21(cdkn1a)-activated kinase 7 (PAK7, AccessionNP_(—)817127.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PAK7 BINDING SITE1 through PAK7 BINDING SITE3 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PAK7, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAK7BINDING SITE1 through PAK7 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15289, SEQID:12660 and SEQ ID:12660 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition ofP21(cdkn1a)-activated kinase 7 (PAK7, Accession NP_(—)817127.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PAK7.

P21(cdkn1a)-activated kinase 7 (PAK7, Accession NP_(—)065074.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAK7 BINDINGSITE1 through PAK7 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PAK7,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAK7 BINDING SITE1through PAK7 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:2124, SEQ ID:15289 and SEQID:2124 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition ofP21(cdkn1a)-activated kinase 7 (PAK7, Accession NP_(—)065074.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PAK7.

Poly(a) polymerase beta (testis specific) (PAPOLB, AccessionNP_(—)064529.2) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PAPOLB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PAPOLB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PAPOLB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2613, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Poly(a) polymerasebeta (testis specific) (PAPOLB, Accession NP_(—)064529.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PAPOLB.

Paired box gene 2 (PAX2, Accession NP_(—)003978.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAX2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PAX2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PAX2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17177, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Paired box gene 2(PAX2, Accession NP_(—)003978.1), a gene which involves in kidney celldifferentiation and therefore is associated with Renal-colobomasyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Renal-coloboma syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAX2.

The function of PAX2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Paired box gene 2(PAX2, Accession NP_(—)000269.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PAX2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byPAX2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAX2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17177, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Paired box gene 2(PAX2, Accession NP_(—)000269.1), a gene which involves in kidney celldifferentiation and therefore is associated with Renal-colobomasyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Renal-coloboma syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAX2.

The function of PAX2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Paired box gene 2(PAX2, Accession NP_(—)003980.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PAX2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byPAX2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAX2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17177, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Paired box gene 2(PAX2, Accession NP_(—)003980.1), a gene which involves in kidney celldifferentiation and therefore is associated with Renal-colobomasyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Renal-coloboma syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAX2.

The function of PAX2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Paired box gene 2(PAX2, Accession NP_(—)003981.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PAX2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byPAX2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAX2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17177, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Paired box gene 2(PAX2, Accession NP_(—)003981.1), a gene which involves in kidney celldifferentiation and therefore is associated with Renal-colobomasyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Renal-coloboma syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAX2.

The function of PAX2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Paired box gene 2(PAX2, Accession NP_(—)003979.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PAX2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byPAX2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAX2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17177, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Paired box gene 2(PAX2, Accession NP_(—)003979.1), a gene which involves in kidney celldifferentiation and therefore is associated with Renal-colobomasyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Renal-coloboma syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAX2.

The function of PAX2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Paired box gene 7(PAX7, Accession NP_(—)002575.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PAX7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byPAX7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAX7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17455, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Paired box gene 7(PAX7, Accession NP_(—)002575.1), a gene which involves in myogenesisand therefore is associated with Rhabdomyosarcoma-2. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofRhabdomyosarcoma-2, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PAX7.

The function of PAX7 has been established by previous studies. In areview of 28 published cases of the pediatric soft tissue canceralveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (OMIM Ref. No. 268220), Whang-Peng et al.(1992) found a characteristic t(2;13)(q35;q14) translocation and avariant t(1;13)(p36;q14) translocation in 64% and 18% of the cases,respectively. Subsequent molecular biology studies demonstrated thatthese translocations fuse the PAX3 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 193500) onchromosome 2 or the PAX7 gene on chromosome 1 with the forkhead inrhabdomyosarcoma gene (OMIM Ref. No. 136533) on chromosome 13 togenerate PAX3/FKHR or PAX7/FKHR fusion genes. These genes encodechimeric transcription factors which, in the case of PAX3/FKHR, wasshown to activate excessively transcription from binding targets of thewildtype PAX3 transcription factor. Using FISH, RT-PCR, and quantitativeSouthern blot analyses, Barr et al. (1996) demonstrated that thesefusion genes are amplified in 20% of fusion-positive tumors. Inparticular, they found in vivo amplification of these fusions in 1 of 22PAX3/FKHR-positive cases and 5 of 7 PAX7/FKHR-positive cases. Byrepresentational difference analysis, Seale et al. (2000) isolated mousePax7 as a gene specifically expressed in cultured satellite cell-derivedmyoblasts. In situ hybridization revealed that Pax7 is also expressed insatellite cells residing in adult muscle. Cell culture and electronmicroscopic analysis showed a complete absence of satellite cells inPax7 -/-skeletal muscle. Surprisingly, fluorescence-activated cellsorting analysis indicated that the proportion of muscle-derived stemcells was unaffected. Stem cells from Pax7 -/-muscle displayed an almost10-fold increase in their ability to form hematopoietic colonies. Theseresults demonstrated that satellite cells and muscle-derived stem cellsrepresent distinct cell populations. Furthermore, these studiessuggested that induction of Pax7 in muscle-derived stem cells inducessatellite cell specification by restricting alternate developmentalprograms.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PAX7.By representational difference analysis, Seale et al. (2000) isolatedmouse Pax7 as a gene specifically expressed in cultured satellitecell-derived myoblasts. In situ hybridization revealed that Pax7 is alsoexpressed in satellite cells residing in adult muscle. Cell culture andelectron microscopic analysis showed a complete absence of satellitecells in Pax7 -/-skeletal muscle. Surprisingly, fluorescence-activatedcell sorting analysis indicated that the proportion of muscle- derivedstem cells was unaffected. Stem cells from Pax7 -/-muscle displayed analmost 10-fold increase in their ability to form hematopoietic colonies.These results demonstrated that satellite cells and muscle-derived stemcells represent distinct cell populations. Furthermore, these studiessuggested that induction of Pax7 in muscle-derived stem cells inducessatellite cell specification by restricting alternate developmentalprograms.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PAX7 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Barr, F. G.; Nauta, L. E.; Davis, R. J.; Schafer, B. W.; Nycum, L. M.;Biegel, J. A.: In vivo amplification of the PAX3-FKHR and PAX7-FKHRfusion genes in alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. Hum. Molec. Genet. 5:15-21,1996; and

Seale, P.; Sabourin, L. A.; Girgis-Gabardo, A.; Mansouri, A.; Gruss, P.;Rudnicki, M. A.: Pax7 is required for the specification of myogenicsatellite cells. Cell 102:777-786, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PAX7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 167410, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Paired box gene 7 (PAX7, Accession NP_(—)039236.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAX7 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PAX7, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PAX7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17455, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Paired box gene 7(PAX7, Accession NP_(—)039236.1), a gene which involves in myogenesisand therefore is associated with Rhabdomyosarcoma-2. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofRhabdomyosarcoma-2, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PAX7.

The function of PAX7 has been established by previous studies. In areview of 28 published cases of the pediatric soft tissue canceralveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (OMIM Ref. No. 268220), Whang-Peng et al.(1992) found a characteristic t(2;13)(q35;q14) translocation and avariant t(1;13)(p36;q14) translocation in 64% and 18% of the cases,respectively. Subsequent molecular biology studies demonstrated thatthese translocations fuse the PAX3 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 193500) onchromosome 2 or the PAX7 gene on chromosome 1 with the forkhead inrhabdomyosarcoma gene (OMIM Ref. No. 136533) on chromosome 13 togenerate PAX3/FKHR or PAX7/FKHR fusion genes. These genes encodechimeric transcription factors which, in the case of PAX3/FKHR, wasshown to activate excessively transcription from binding targets of thewildtype PAX3 transcription factor. Using FISH, RT-PCR, and quantitativeSouthern blot analyses, Barr et al. (1996) demonstrated that thesefusion genes are amplified in 20% of fusion-positive tumors. Inparticular, they found in vivo amplification of these fusions in 1 of 22PAX3/FKHR-positive cases and 5 of 7 PAX7/FKHR-positive cases. Byrepresentational difference analysis, Seale et al. (2000) isolated mousePax7 as a gene specifically expressed in cultured satellite cell-derivedmyoblasts. In situ hybridization revealed that Pax7 is also expressed insatellite cells residing in adult muscle. Cell culture and electronmicroscopic analysis showed a complete absence of satellite cells inPax7 -/-skeletal muscle. Surprisingly, fluorescence-activated cellsorting analysis indicated that the proportion of muscle-derived stemcells was unaffected. Stem cells from Pax7 -/-muscle displayed an almost10-fold increase in their ability to form hematopoietic colonies. Theseresults demonstrated that satellite cells and muscle-derived stem cellsrepresent distinct cell populations. Furthermore, these studiessuggested that induction of Pax7 in muscle-derived stem cells inducessatellite cell specification by restricting alternate developmentalprograms.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PAX7.By representational difference analysis, Seale et al. (2000) isolatedmouse Pax7 as a gene specifically expressed in cultured satellitecell-derived myoblasts. In situ hybridization revealed that Pax7 is alsoexpressed in satellite cells residing in adult muscle. Cell culture andelectron microscopic analysis showed a complete absence of satellitecells in Pax7 -/-skeletal muscle. Surprisingly, fluorescence-activatedcell sorting analysis indicated that the proportion of muscle- derivedstem cells was unaffected. Stem cells from Pax7 -/-muscle displayed analmost 10-fold increase in their ability to form hematopoietic colonies.These results demonstrated that satellite cells and muscle-derived stemcells represent distinct cell populations. Furthermore, these studiessuggested that induction of Pax7 in muscle-derived stem cells inducessatellite cell specification by restricting alternate developmentalprograms.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PAX7 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Barr, F. G.; Nauta, L. E.; Davis, R. J.; Schafer, B. W.; Nycum, L. M.;Biegel, J. A.: In vivo amplification of the PAX3-FKHR and PAX7-FKHRfusion genes in alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. Hum. Molec. Genet. 5:15-21,1996; and

Seale, P.; Sabourin, L. A.; Girgis-Gabardo, A.; Mansouri, A.; Gruss, P.;Rudnicki, M. A.: Pax7 is required for the specification of myogenicsatellite cells. Cell 102:777-786, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PAX7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 167410, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protocadherin 10 (PCDH10, Accession NP_(—)116586.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH10 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDH10, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PCDH10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11480, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 10(PCDH10, Accession NP_(—)116586.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDH10.

Protocadherin 10 (PCDH10, Accession NP_(—)065866.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH10 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDH10, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDH10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11480, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 10(PCDH10, Accession NP_(—)065866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDH10.

PCF11 (Accession NP_(—)056969.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PCF11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCF11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCF11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6695, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of PCF11 (AccessionNP_(—)056969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PCF11.

Phosphodiesterase 4b, camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e4 dunce homolog,drosophila) (PDE4B, Accession NP_(—)002591.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE4B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPDE4B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE4B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7674, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase4b, camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e4 dunce homolog, drosophila)(PDE4B, Accession NP_(—)002591.1), a gene which may be involved inmediating central nervous system effects of therapeutic agents rangingfrom antidepressants to antiasthmatic and anti-inflammatory agents.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PDE4B.

The function of PDE4B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM31.1. Phosphodiesterase 4c,camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e1 dunce homolog, drosophila) (PDE4C,Accession NP_(—)000914.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDE4C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDE4C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE4C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14459, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase4c, camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e1 dunce homolog, drosophila)(PDE4C, Accession NP_(—)000914.1), a gene which is a cAMP-specificphosphodiesterase and may be a protein involved in learning and memory.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PDE4C.

The function of PDE4C and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1. PDZGEF1 (AccessionNP_(—)055062.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PDZGEF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDZGEF1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PDZGEF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15137,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of PDZGEF1 (AccessionNP_(—)055062.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDZGEF1.

PDZK3 (Accession NP_(—)835260.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDZK3 BINDING SITE1 and PDZK3 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PDZK3, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PDZK3 BINDING SITE1 and PDZK3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:13677 and SEQ ID:13677 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of PDZK3 (AccessionNP_(—)835260.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDZK3.

PDZK3 (Accession NP_(—)055837.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDZK3 BINDING SITE1 and PDZK3 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PDZK3, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PDZK3 BINDING SITE1 and PDZK3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:4585 and SEQ ID:4585 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of PDZK3 (AccessionNP_(—)055837.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDZK3.

Prefoldin 1 (PFDN1, Accession NP_(—)002613.2) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PFDN1 BINDING SITE1 and PFDN1BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by PFDN1, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PFDN1BINDING SITE1 and PFDN1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6722 and SEQID:13206 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Prefoldin 1 (PFDN1,Accession NP_(—)002613.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PFDN1.

Pan-hematopoietic expression (PHEMX, Accession NP_(—)620592.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PHEMX BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PHEMX, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PHEMX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12316, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Pan-hematopoieticexpression (PHEMX, Accession NP_(—)620592.1), a gene which is animportant tumor-suppressor gene region. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PHEMX.

The function of PHEMX has been established by previous studies. Lee etal. (1999) noted that 7 imprinted genes had been identified on 11p15:IGF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 147470), which encodes an important autocrine growthfactor in cancer; H19 (OMIM Ref. No. 103280), an untranslated RNA whoseimprinting regulates IGF2; ASCL2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601886), a homolog ofDrosophila achaete-scute that is expressed in the trophoblast; KCNQ1(OMIM Ref. No. 192500), which encodes a voltage-gated potassium channel;p57(KIP2) (CDKN1C; 600856), which encodes a cyclin-dependent kinaseinhibitor; TSSC5 (IMPT1; 602631), which encodes a predictedtransmembrane transporter; and TSSC3 (OMIM Ref. No. 602131), also knownas IPL, a homolog of a mouse apoptosis-inducing gene. With the exceptionof IGF2, all of these genes are expressed from the maternal allele.Because of the large number of imprinted genes on 11p15, spanningapproximately 1 Mb, this region appears to represent 1 of 2 known largeimprinted domains in the human genome, the other being thePrader-Willi/Angelman syndrome domain of 15q11-q13 (see OMIM Ref. No.105830). Koi et al. (1993) isolated a subchromosomal transferablefragment (STF) that suppresses in vitro growth of the rhabdomyosarcomacell line RD, confirming the existence of 1 or more tumor suppressorgenes within this region. Hu et al. (1997) found that the STF spansapproximately 2.5 Mb, with D11S12 at its proximal end and D11S1318 atits distal end. Within a cluster of imprinted genes in this STF, Lee etal. (1999) identified 2 novel genes, designated TSSC4 (OMIM Ref. No.603852) and TSSC6, that were not imprinted in any of the fetal orextraembryonic tissues examined. The TSSC6 cDNA encodes a predictedprotein of 290 amino acids that shows no close similarity to previouslyreported proteins. Northern blot analysis failed to detect TSSC6 geneexpression; however, RT-PCR analysis suggested that the TSSC6 gene isubiquitously expressed at low levels. The TSSC4 and TSSC6 genes are bothlocated in the center of the 1-Mb imprinted domain on 11p15 thatcontains the 7 imprinted genes. Thus, the imprinted gene domain of 11p15appears to contain at least 2 imprinted subdomains, between which theTSSC4 and TSSC6 genes substantially escape imprinting, due either to alack of initial silencing or to an early developmental relaxation ofimprinting

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Koi, M.; Johnson, L. A.; Kalikin, L. M.; Little, P. F. R.; Nakamura, Y.;Feinberg, A. P.: Tumor cell growth arrest caused by subchromosomaltransferable DNA fragments from chromosome 11. Science 260:361-364,1993; and

Lee, M. P.; Brandenburg, S.; Landes, G. M.; Adams, M.; Miller, G.;Feinberg, A. P. : Two novel genes in the center of the 11p15 imprinteddomain escape genomic imprinting. Hum. Molec. Ge.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PHEMX arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603853, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Pan-hematopoietic expression (PHEMX, AccessionNP_(—)620591.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PHEMX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PHEMX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PHEMX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12316, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Pan-hematopoieticexpression (PHEMX, Accession NP_(—)620591.1), a gene which is animportant tumor-suppressor gene region. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PHEMX.

The function of PHEMX has been established by previous studies. Lee etal. (1999) noted that 7 imprinted genes had been identified on 11p15:IGF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 147470), which encodes an important autocrine growthfactor in cancer; H19 (OMIM Ref. No. 103280), an untranslated RNA whoseimprinting regulates IGF2; ASCL2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601886), a homolog ofDrosophila achaete-scute that is expressed in the trophoblast; KCNQ1(OMIM Ref. No. 192500), which encodes a voltage-gated potassium channel;p57(KIP2) (CDKN1C; 600856), which encodes a cyclin-dependent kinaseinhibitor; TSSC5 (IMPT1; 602631), which encodes a predictedtransmembrane transporter; and TSSC3 (OMIM Ref. No. 602131), also knownas IPL, a homolog of a mouse apoptosis-inducing gene. With the exceptionof IGF2, all of these genes are expressed from the maternal allele.Because of the large number of imprinted genes on 11p15, spanningapproximately 1 Mb, this region appears to represent 1 of 2 known largeimprinted domains in the human genome, the other being thePrader-Willi/Angelman syndrome domain of 15q11-q13 (see OMIM Ref. No.105830). Koi et al. (1993) isolated a subchromosomal transferablefragment (STF) that suppresses in vitro growth of the rhabdomyosarcomacell line RD, confirming the existence of 1 or more tumor suppressorgenes within this region. Hu et al. (1997) found that the STF spansapproximately 2.5 Mb, with D11S12 at its proximal end and D11S1318 atits distal end. Within a cluster of imprinted genes in this STF, Lee etal. (1999) identified 2 novel genes, designated TSSC4 (OMIM Ref. No.603852) and TSSC6, that were not imprinted in any of the fetal orextraembryonic tissues examined. The TSSC6 cDNA encodes a predictedprotein of 290 amino acids that shows no close similarity to previouslyreported proteins. Northern blot analysis failed to detect TSSC6 geneexpression; however, RT-PCR analysis suggested that the TSSC6 gene isubiquitously expressed at low levels. The TSSC4 and TSSC6 genes are bothlocated in the center of the 1-Mb imprinted domain on 11p15 thatcontains the 7 imprinted genes. Thus, the imprinted gene domain of 11p15appears to contain at least 2 imprinted subdomains, between which theTSSC4 and TSSC6 genes substantially escape imprinting, due either to alack of initial silencing or to an early developmental relaxation ofimprinting

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Koi, M.; Johnson, L. A.; Kalikin, L. M.; Little, P. F. R.; Nakamura, Y.;Feinberg, A. P.: Tumor cell growth arrest caused by subchromosomaltransferable DNA fragments from chromosome 11. Science 260:361-364,1993; and

Lee, M. P.; Brandenburg, S.; Landes, G. M.; Adams, M.; Miller, G.;Feinberg, A. P. : Two novel genes in the center of the 11p15 imprinteddomain escape genomic imprinting. Hum. Molec. Ge.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PHEMX arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603853, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PHT2 (Accession NP_(—)057666.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PHT2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PHT2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PHT2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13637, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of PHT2 (AccessionNP_(—)057666.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PHT2.

Phosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type i, beta (PIP5K1B,Accession NP_(—)003549.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIP5K1B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIP5K1B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIP5K1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9155, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type i, beta (PIP5K1B,Accession NP_(—)003549.1), a gene which catalyses the phosphorylation ofphosphatidylinositol- 4-phosphate to formphosphatidylinositol-4,5-biphosphate and therefore may be associatedwith Friedreich ataxia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Friedreich ataxia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PIP5K1B.

The function of PIP5K1B has been established by previous studies.Carvajal et al. (1995) reported the isolation of a gene from the regionof the genome associated with Friedreich ataxia (FRDA; 229300).Expression was found to be complex, with multiple transcripts detectedin a variety of tissues and evidence of alternative splicing anddevelopmental control. The predicted amino acid sequence for the 2.7-kbtranscript showed a marked homology to the deduced amino acid sequenceof the MSS4 protein of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which had been proposedto function in the phosphoinositide cycle, thus suggesting a potentialrole for the human homolog in signal transduction. Although no evidenceof mutation was detected in the transcript, the sequence (which theydesignated STM7. I) represented only one of the shorter alternativelyspliced species identified by Northern analysis and direct sequencing.Carvajal et al. (1996) reported that the X25 (frataxin- encoding) genedescribed by Campuzano et al. (1996) and shown to be associated withmutations in FRDA patients comprises part of a gene that they hadpreviously identified and named STM7. They reported that thetranscription of both STM7 and X25 occurs from the centromere toward thetelomere, that the reported sequences of STM7 and X25 did not representa full-length transcript, that multiple transcripts for each of thesegenes are present in Northern blots, and that several of thesetranscripts are of similar size. Carvajal et al. (1996) also reportedthat less than 10 kb separates the CpG island identified in the X25/exon1 from the 3-prime end of STM7/exon 16. They further demonstrated thatthe recombinant protein corresponding to the STM7.1 transcript hasphosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase activity. See 606829 forfurther discussion of the relationship between STM7 and FRDA.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Campuzano, V.; Montermini, L.; Molto, M. D.; Pianese, L.; Cossee, M.;Cavalcanti, F.; Monros, E.; Rodius, F.; Duclos, F.; Monticelli, A.;Zara, F.; Canizares, J.; Koutnikova, H.; Bidichandani, S. I.; Gellera,C.; Brice, A.; Trouillas, P.; De Michele, G.; Filla, A.; De Frutos, R.;Palau, F.; Patel, P. I.; Di Donato, S.; Mandel, J. -L.; Cocozza, S.;Koenig, M.; Pandolfo, M.: Friedreich's ataxia: autosomal recessivedisease caused by an intronic GAA triplet repeat expansion. Science271:1423-1427, 1996; and

Carvajal, J. J.; Pook, M. A.; dos Santos, M.; Doudney, K.; Hillermann,R.; Minogue, S.; Williamson, R.; Hsuan, J. J.; Chamberlain, S.: TheFriedreich's ataxia gene encodes a novel phos.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PIP5K1B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602745, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Phosphatidylserine decarboxylase (PISD, AccessionNP_(—)055153.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PISD BINDING SITE1 and PISD BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PISD, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PISD BINDING SITE1 and PISD BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:19454 and SEQ ID:3283 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Phosphatidylserinedecarboxylase (PISD, Accession NP_(—)055153.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PISD.

Paired-like homeodomain transcription factor 2 (PITX2, AccessionNP_(—)700475.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PITX2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PITX2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PITX2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3506, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Paired-likehomeodomain transcription factor 2 (PITX2, Accession NP_(—)700475.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PITX2.

Paired-like homeodomain transcription factor 2 (PITX2, AccessionNP_(—)700476.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PITX2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PITX2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PITX2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3506, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Paired-likehomeodomain transcription factor 2 (PITX2, Accession NP_(—)700476.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PITX2.

Pbx/knotted 1 homeobox 2 (PKNOX2, Accession NP_(—)071345.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PKNOX2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PKNOX2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PKNOX2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2901, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Pbx/knotted 1homeobox 2 (PKNOX2, Accession NP_(—)071345.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PKNOX2.

Placenta-specific 3 (PLAC3, Accession NP_(—)068755.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLAC3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PLAC3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PLAC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12261, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Placenta-specific 3(PLAC3, Accession NP_(—)068755.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PLAC3.

Placenta-specific 3 (PLAC3, Accession NP_(—)064714.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLAC3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PLAC3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PLAC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12261, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Placenta-specific 3(PLAC3, Accession NP_(—)064714.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PLAC3.

Phospholipase c, delta 3 (PLCD3, Accession NP_(—)588614.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLCD3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PLCD3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLCD3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3472, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Phospholipase c,delta 3 (PLCD3, Accession NP_(—)588614.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PLCD3.

Phospholipase c, delta 4 (PLCD4, Accession NP_(—)116115.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLCD4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PLCD4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLCD4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18501, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Phospholipase c,delta 4 (PLCD4, Accession NP_(—)116115.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PLCD4.

Phospholipase c-like 2 (PLCL2, Accession NP_(—)055999.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLCL2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PLCL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLCL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2076, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Phospholipasec-like 2 (PLCL2, Accession NP_(—)055999.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PLCL2.

Plexin a2 (PLXNA2, Accession NP_(—)079455.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLXNA2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPLXNA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLXNA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18949, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Plexin a2 (PLXNA2,Accession NP_(—)079455.1), a gene which is a transmembrane protein.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PLXNA2.

The function of PLXNA2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1. Plexin b2 (PLXNB2,Accession NP_(—)036533.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PLXNB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PLXNB2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLXNB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8876, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Plexin b2 (PLXNB2,Accession NP_(—)036533.1), a gene which is a novel member of the plexinfamily. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withPLXNB2.

The function of PLXNB2 has been established by previous studies. Usingthe technique of differential display, Shinoura et al. (1995) identifieda cDNA fragment that was differentially expressed in malignant vs benignbrain tumors. By screening a human fetal brain cDNA library with thisfragment, they isolated a novel cDNA, which they termed MM1. MM1 wasexpressed almost 8-fold higher in glioblastomas compared to low-gradeastrocytomas and slightly higher in malignant menangiomas than in benignmenangiomas. By screening human brain cDNAs for those encoding proteinslarger than 60 kD, Nagase et al. (1997) identified the MM1 gene, whichthey called KIAA0315. By RT-PCR amplification starting from the partialcDNA sequences of clones MM1 and KIAA0315, Tamagnone et al. (1999)identified the cDNA sequence of a novel member of the plexin gene familyand named the gene plexin B2. Using a radiation hybrid mapping panel,Nagase et al. (1997) mapped the PLXNB2 gene to chromosome 22. Bysequence analysis, Tamagnone et al. (1999) showed that the PLXNB2 genemaps to 22q13.31-q13.33 in the BAC clone (GenBank AL022328) containingthe MAPK12 (OMIM Ref. No. 602399) and MAPK11 (OMIM Ref. No. 602898)genes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shinoura, N.; Shamraj, O. I.; Hugenholz, H.; Zhu, J. G.; McBlack, P.;Warnick, R.; Tew, J. J.; Wani, M. A.; Menon, A. G.: Identification andpartial sequence of a cDNA that is differentially expressed in humanbrain tumors. Cancer Lett. 89:215-221, 1995; and

Tamagnone, L.; Artigiani, S.; Chen, H.; He, Z.; Ming, G.; Song, H.;Chedotal, A.; Winberg, M. L.; Goodman, C. S.; Poo, M.; Tessier-Lavigne,M.; Comoglio, P. M.: Plexins are a large fam.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PLXNB2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604293, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Postmeiotic segregation increased 2-like 5 (PMS2L5, AccessionNP_(—)777590.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PMS2L5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMS2L5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PMS2L5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9051, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Postmeioticsegregation increased 2-like 5 (PMS2L5, Accession NP_(—)777590.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PMS2L5.

Paraneoplastic antigen like 5 (PNMA5, Accession NP_(—)443158.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PNMA5 BINDINGSITE1 through PNMA5 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PNMA5, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PNMA5 BINDING SITE1 through PNMA5 BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:4787, SEQ ID:10336 and SEQ ID:12546 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Paraneoplasticantigen like 5 (PNMA5, Accession NP_(—)443158.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PNMA5.

Polymerase (dna directed) kappa (POLK, Accession NP_(—)057302.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POLK BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by POLK, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7290, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected) kappa (POLK, Accession NP_(—)057302.1), a gene which isnecessary for chromosome segregation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with POLK.

The function of POLK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Pou domain, class 3,transcription factor 2 (POU3F2, Accession NP_(—)005595.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POU3F2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by POU3F2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POU3F2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19974, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class3, transcription factor 2 (POU3F2, Accession NP_(—)005595.1), a genewhich positively regulates the genes under the control ofcorticotropin-releasing hormone. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with POU3F2.

The function of POU3F2 has been established by previous studies. N-Oct-3 is a protein belonging to a large family of transcription factorsthat bind to the octameric DNA sequence ATGCAAAT. Most of these proteinsshare a highly homologous region, referred to as the POU domain, whichoccurs in several mammalian transcription factors, including theoctamer-binding proteins Oct1 (POU2F1; 164175) and Oct2 (POU2F2;164176), and the pituitary protein Pit1 (PIT1; 173110). Class III POUgenes are expressed predominantly in the CNS. It is likely thatCNS-specific transcription factors such as these play an important rolein mammalian neurogenesis by regulating their diverse patterns of geneexpression. The human counterpart of the mouse brain-2 gene (Brn2) wasfirst identified in nuclear extracts from brain and was termed N-Oct-3(Schreiber et al., 1993). The protein is expressed in the CNS duringdevelopment and in adult brain. Atanasoski et al. (1995) reported theisolation, characterization, and chromosomal localization of the humanPOU3F2 gene which encodes the N-Oct-3 protein. The gene is intronless.Sequencing of 650 bp of the promoter region showed 84% sequence identityof POU3F2 with the mouse Brn2 gene. By Southern blot analysis of somaticcell hybrids and by in situ hybridization, Atanasoski et al. (1995)mapped the POU3F2 gene to 6q16. Xia et al. (1993) mapped the Brn2 (OMIMRef. No. Pou3f2) gene to mouse chromosome 4.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Atanasoski, S.; Toldo, S. S.; Malipiero, U.; Schreiber, E.; Fries, R.;Fontana, A.: Isolation of the human genomic brain-2/N-Oct 3 gene (POUF3)and assignment to chromosome 6q16. Genomics 26:272-280, 1995; and

Xia, Y.-R.; Andersen, B.; Mehrabian, M.; Diep, A. T.; Warden, C. H.;Mohandas, T.; McEvilly, R. J.; Rosenfeld, M. G.; Lusis, A. J.:Chromosomal organization of mammalian POU domain factors.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of POU3F2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600494, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ptprf interacting protein, binding protein 2 (liprin beta 2)(PPFIBP2, Accession XP_(—)084578.4) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPFIBP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPFIBP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPFIBP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10296, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Ptprf interactingprotein, binding protein 2 (liprin beta 2) (PPFIBP2, AccessionXP_(—)084578.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPFIBP2.

Protein phosphatase 1f (pp2c domain containing) (PPM1F, AccessionNP_(—)055449.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPM1F BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPM1F, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPM1F BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10074, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase1f (pp2c domain containing) (PPM1F, Accession NP_(—)055449.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPM1F.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 11 (PPP1R11,Accession NP_(—)740751.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R11 BINDING SITE1 and PPP1R11 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PPP1R11, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPP1R11 BINDING SITE1 and PPP1R11 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:4808 and SEQ ID:8137 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 11 (PPP1R11, AccessionNP_(—)740751.1), a gene which inhibits rabbit muscle proteinphosphatase-1 in vitro. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPP1R11.

The function of PPP1R11 has been established by previous studies. Usinga cDNA selection technique to identify genes in the hemochromatosis(OMIM Ref. No. 235200) gene region on 6p21.3, El Kahloun et al. (1993)cloned PPP1R11, which they called HCGV (hemochromatosis candidate geneV). By screening cDNA libraries and using PCR techniques, Giffon et al.(1996) obtained a full-length cDNA encoding PPP1R11. The predicted126-amino acid PPP1R11 protein contains 8 potential phosphorylationsites and a C-terminal PEST pattern that is characteristic of proteinswith short half-lives. PPP1R11 shares 89.7% amino acid identity with itsmouse homolog, Tctex5. Northern blot analysis detected a 1.8-kb PPP1R11transcript in all fetal and adult tissues tested. The PPP1R11 geneappeared to be widely preserved throughout animal evolution, and Giffonet al. (1996) detected fragments on the DNAs of primates, rat, dog, cow,and rabbit. By screening sequence databases, Lepourcelet et al. (1996)identified a cDNA clone that suggested the existence of at least 1spliced isoform of PPP1R11. Using a yeast 2-hybrid screen to identifyputative protein phosphatase-1 (PP1; OMIM Ref. No. 176875)-bindingproteins, Zhang et al. (1998) obtained a cDNA encoding PPP1R11, whichthey called inhibitor-3. They reported that PPP1R11 is hydrophilic, heatstable, and behaves anomalously on SDS- PAGE, with an apparent molecularmass of 23 kD compared with its calculated molecular mass of 14 kD, andon gel filtration, with a relative molecular weight of 55,000. Zhang etal. (1998) showed that PPP1R11 is a specific inhibitor of PP1 with adifferential sensitivity toward the metal- independent andmetal-dependent forms of PP1. They hypothesized that the PP1-bindingability of PPP1R11 is due at least in part to the possession of a VxWmotif. PPP1R11 is well conserved in evolution, with related genes in S.cerevisiae, S. pombe, and C. elegans.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lepourcelet, M.; Andrieux, N.; Giffon, T.; Pichon, L.; Hampe, A.;Galibert, F.; Mosser, J.: Systematic sequencing of the human HLA-A/HLA-Fregion: establishment of a cosmid contig and identification of a newgene cluster within 37 kb of sequence. Genomics 37:316-326, 1996; and

Zhang, J.; Zhang, L.; Zhao, S.; Lee, E. Y. C.: Identification andcharacterization of the human HCG V gene product as a novel inhibitor ofprotein phosphatase-1. Biochemistry 37:16728.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPP1R11 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606670, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 11(PPP1R11, Accession NP_(—)068778.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R11 BINDING SITE1 and PPP1R11 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PPP1R11, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPP1R11 BINDING SITE1 and PPP1R11 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:4808 and SEQ ID:8137 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 11 (PPP1R11, AccessionNP_(—)068778.1), a gene which inhibits rabbit muscle proteinphosphatase-1 in vitro. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPP1R11.

The function of PPP1R11 has been established by previous studies. Usinga cDNA selection technique to identify genes in the hemochromatosis(OMIM Ref. No. 235200) gene region on 6p21.3, El Kahloun et al. (1993)cloned PPP1R11, which they called HCGV (hemochromatosis candidate geneV). By screening cDNA libraries and using PCR techniques, Giffon et al.(1996) obtained a full-length cDNA encoding PPP1R11. The predicted126-amino acid PPP1R11 protein contains 8 potential phosphorylationsites and a C-terminal PEST pattern that is characteristic of proteinswith short half-lives. PPP1R11 shares 89.7% amino acid identity with itsmouse homolog, Tctex5. Northern blot analysis detected a 1.8-kb PPP1R11transcript in all fetal and adult tissues tested. The PPP1R11 geneappeared to be widely preserved throughout animal evolution, and Giffonet al. (1996) detected fragments on the DNAs of primates, rat, dog, cow,and rabbit. By screening sequence databases, Lepourcelet et al. (1996)identified a cDNA clone that suggested the existence of at least 1spliced isoform of PPP1R11. Using a yeast 2-hybrid screen to identifyputative protein phosphatase-1 (PP1; OMIM Ref. No. 176875)-bindingproteins, Zhang et al. (1998) obtained a cDNA encoding PPP1R11, whichthey called inhibitor-3. They reported that PPP1R11 is hydrophilic, heatstable, and behaves anomalously on SDS- PAGE, with an apparent molecularmass of 23 kD compared with its calculated molecular mass of 14 kD, andon gel filtration, with a relative molecular weight of 55,000. Zhang etal. (1998) showed that PPP1R11 is a specific inhibitor of PP1 with adifferential sensitivity toward the metal- independent andmetal-dependent forms of PP1. They hypothesized that the PP1-bindingability of PPP1R11 is due at least in part to the possession of a VxWmotif. PPP1R11 is well conserved in evolution, with related genes in S.cerevisiae, S. pombe, and C. elegans.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lepourcelet, M.; Andrieux, N.; Giffon, T.; Pichon, L.; Hampe, A.;Galibert, F.; Mosser, J.: Systematic sequencing of the human HLA-A/HLA-Fregion: establishment of a cosmid contig and identification of a newgene cluster within 37 kb of sequence. Genomics 37:316-326, 1996; and

Zhang, J.; Zhang, L.; Zhao, S.; Lee, E. Y. C.: Identification andcharacterization of the human HCG V gene product as a novel inhibitor ofprotein phosphatase-1. Biochemistry 37:16728.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPP1R11 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606670, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 3b(PPP1R3B, Accession NP_(—)078883.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R3B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPP1R3B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R3B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16205, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 3b (PPP1R3B, AccessionNP_(—)078883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R3B.

Protein phosphatase 2 (formerly 2a), regulatory subunit a (pr 65), betaisoform (PPP2R1B, Accession NP_(—)002707.2) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP2R1B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPPP2R1B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP2R1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18668, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase2 (formerly 2a), regulatory subunit a (pr 65), beta isoform (PPP2R1B,Accession NP_(—)002707.2), a gene which is necessary for interaction ofthe catalytic PP2A-C and variable PP2A-B subunits. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPP2R1B.

The function of PPP2R1B has been established by previous studies. Lossof heterozygosity (LOH) at 11q22-q24 has been associated with lung,colon, breast, cervical, head and neck, and ovarian cancers, as well asmelanoma (Arai et al., 1996). Introduction of a normal chromosome 11, ora derivative t(X;11) chromosome containing 11pter-q23, can reverse thetumorigenic potential of several types of cancer cells and Wilms tumorwhen introduced into nude mice. These studies suggest that one or moretumor suppressor genes are located centromeric to the t(X;11) breakpointat 11q23. Because of a high frequency of LOH in lung cancer cellsinvolving D11S1647 and D11S1987, Wang et al. (1998) systematicallysurveyed the region between these 2 markers for candidate tumorsuppressor genes. Over 100 candidate genes and expressed sequenced tags(ESTs) were identified from a radiation hybrid map of chromosome 11 andfrom the NCBI transcript map. One of the EST sequences (OMIM Ref. No.M65254) corresponded to a subunit of the serine/threonine proteinphosphatase 2A (PP2A). PP2A is an important regulatory enzyme that downregulates the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascade, relayssignals for cell proliferation, and appears to be linked tocarcinogenesis. The PP2A holoenzyme exists in several trimeric formsconsisting of a 36-kD core catalytic subunit, PP2A-C; a 65-kDstructural/regulatory component, PP2A-A; and a variable regulatorysubunit, PP2A-B, which confers distinct properties on the holoenzyme.Each subunit exists as multiple isoforms encoded by different genes, sothat there are many forms of the PP2A trimer, differing in expressionpattern and specificity. The gene identified (Wang et al., 1998) at11q23, denoted PPP2R1B, encodes the beta-isoform of thestructural-regulatory A subunit PP2A-A-beta. This subunit is necessaryfor interaction of the catalytic PP2A-C and variable PP2A-B subunits andis critical for phosphatase activity (Walter and Mumby, 1993). Wang etal. (1998) determined the precise physical location of PPP2R1B bycolocalizing it within P1-derived artificial chromosome (PAC) clonesthat contained sequence tagged sites on 11q22-q23. They confirmed thatthe PPP2R1B gene is located in a region showing high frequency LOH.Sequencing of the PPP2R1B gene revealed somatic alterations in 15% (5 in32) of primary lung tumors, 6% (4 in 70) of lung tumor-derived celllines, and 15% (2 in 13) of primary colon tumors. One deletion mutationgenerated a truncated PP2A-A-beta protein that was unable to bind to thecatalytic subunit of the PP2A holoenzyme. The PPP2R1B gene product maysuppress tumor development through its role in cell cycle regulation andcellular growth control.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wang, S. S.; Esplin, E. D.; Li, J. L.; Huang, L.; Gazdar, A.; Minna, J.;Evans, G. A.: Alterations of the PPP2R1B gene in human lung and coloncancer. Science 282:284-287, 1998; and

Wang, S. S.; Esplin, E. D.; Li, J. L.; Huang, L.; Gazdar, A.; Minna, J.;Evans, G. A.: Alterations of the PPP2R1B gene in human lung and coloncancer. Science 282:284-287, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPP2R1B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603113, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein phosphatase 2 (formerly 2a), regulatory subunit b (pr52), beta isoform (PPP2R2B, Accession NP_(—)004567.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP2R2B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PPP2R2B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP2R2B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase2 (formerly 2a), regulatory subunit b (pr 52), beta isoform (PPP2R2B,Accession NP_(—)004567.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPP2R2B.

Pancreatic polypeptide 2 (PPY2, Accession NP_(—)066578.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPY2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PPY2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPY2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19063, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Pancreaticpolypeptide 2 (PPY2, Accession NP_(—)066578.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PPY2.

Preimplantation protein 3 (PREI3, Accession NP_(—)056202.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PREI3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PREI3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PREI3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3082, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Preimplantationprotein 3 (PREI3, Accession NP_(—)056202.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PREI3.

Protein kinase c binding protein 1 (PRKCBP1, Accession NP_036540.2) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKCBP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PRKCBP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PRKCBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13695, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase cbinding protein 1 (PRKCBP1, Accession NP_(—)036540.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PRKCBP1.

PRO0327 (Accession NP_(—)054844.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO0327 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0327,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0327 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13463, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of PRO0327 (AccessionNP_(—)054844.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0327.

PRO0767 (Accession NP_(—)054802.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO0767 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0767,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0767 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14093, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of PRO0767 (AccessionNP_(—)054802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0767.

PRO0943 (Accession NP_(—)061038.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO0943 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0943,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0943 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of PRO0943 (AccessionNP_(—)061038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0943.

PRO1787 (Accession NP_(—)061076.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO1787 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO1787,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO1787 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16488, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of PRO1787 (AccessionNP_(—)061076.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO1787.

Pregnancy specific beta-1-glycoprotein 1 (PSG1, AccessionNP_(—)008836.2) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PSG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSG1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PSG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1739, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Pregnancy specificbeta-1-glycoprotein 1 (PSG1, Accession NP_(—)008836.2), a gene which isa member of the pregnancy-specific glycoprotein (PSG) and CEA families.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PSG1.

The function of PSG1 has been established by previous studies. The humanplacenta is a multihormonal endocrine organ which produces hormones,enzymes, and other molecules that support fetal survival anddevelopment. Chorionic gonadotropin (118850, 118860), placental lactogen(OMIM Ref. No. 150200), and placental alkaline phosphatase (OMIM Ref.No. 171800) are 3 of the best-known placental proteins. Immunochemicalstudies on the protein composition of the serum in human pregnancyrevealed several so-called pregnancy-specific proteins, includingpregnancy-specific beta-1-glycoprotein (PSBG). PSBG becomes detectablein serum during the first 2 to 3 weeks of pregnancy and increases aspregnancy progresses, rising to a very high level of 200 to 400micrograms per milliliter. Although its exact physiologic role duringpregnancy is unknown, the high quantity produced by the placenta arguesfor its importance. PSBG isolated from human placenta consists of a setof at least 3 glycoproteins with apparent molecular masses of 72, 64,and 54 kD, respectively. The heterogeneity is confirmed by detection of3 nonglycosylated polypeptides of 50, 48, and 36 kD, which can beimmunoprecipitated by antiserum to placental PSBG obtained by in vitrotranslation of placental polyadenylated RNA. Watanabe and Chou (1988)examined the structural relationship of these proteins by the isolationand study of cDNA clones The members of the CEA/PSG gene family have acharacteristic N- terminal domain that is homologous to theimmunoglobulin variable region. Khan et al. (1992) estimated the size ofthe PSG subfamily by identification of N-domain exons from isolatedgenomic clones and from total genomic DNA through PCR amplification andDNA sequence determination. They found that the PSG subfamily containsat least 11 different genes. For 7 of these, 2 DNA sequences differingfrom each other in 1 to 4 nucleotides were detected. Most likely theyrepresent different alleles. All of the PSGs except PSG1, PSG4 (OMIMRef. No. 176393), and PSG8 (OMIM Ref. No. 176397) contain the arginine-glycine-aspartic acid sequence at position 93-95 corresponding to thecomplementarity determining region 3 of immunoglobulin. Parsimonyanalysis of 24 CEA and PSG sequences using 12 members of theimmunoglobulin gene superfamily as out-groups to root the family treeshowed that the N-domain of the CEA group genes evolved in one majorbranch and the PSG group genes in the other. Brandriff et al. (1992)estimated that the CEA-PSG gene family region spans 1.1 to 1.2 Mb. Usinga high-resolution restriction fragment fingerprinting technique, Olsenet al. (1994) assembled 256 cosmids spanning the PSG region on 19q13.2into a single 700-kb contig. FISH to sperm pronuclei and cosmid walkingexperiments indicated that this PSG contig is telomeric of CGM8 at thetelomeric end of the CEA subgroup gene cluster. Detailed restrictionmapping and hybridization with gene-specific probes indicated that theorder of the 11 PSG genes in the contig is cen-PSG3 (OMIM Ref. No.176392)-PSG8-PSG12 (PSG10; 176399)-PSG1- -PSG6 (OMIM Ref. No.176395)-PSG7 (OMIM Ref. No. 176396)-PSG13 (PSG11; 176401)-PSG2 (OMIMRef. No. 176391)-PSG5 (OMIM Ref. No. 176394)-PSG4-PSG11 (PSG9;176398)-tel. The PSG genes are tandemly oriented in a 5-prime to 3-primedirection from telomere to centromere. The CEA subgroup gene CGM11 islocated at the telomeric end of the PSG gene cluster, and 6 genesbelonging to a third CEA family subgroup, namely CGM13 through CGM18(later OMIM Ref. No. 109770), are interspersed among the PSG genes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Brandriff, B. F.; Gordon, L. A.; Tynan, K. T.; Olsen, A. S.;Mohrenweiser, H. W.; Fertitta, A.; Carrano, A. V.; Trask, B. J.: Orderand genomic distances among members of the carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA) gene family determined by fluorescence in situ hybridization.Genomics 12:773-779, 1992; and

Teglund, S.; Olsen, A.; Khan, W. N.; Frangsmy, L.; Hammarstrom, S.: Thepregnancy- specific glycoprotein (PSG) gene cluster on human chromosome19: fine structure of the 11 PSG genes a.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PSG1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176390, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PSPC1 (Accession NP_(—)060752.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSPC1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPSPC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSPC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2242, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of PSPC1 (AccessionNP_(—)060752.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PSPC1.

Prostaglandin f2 receptor negative regulator (PTGFRN, AccessionXP_(—)040709.3) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTGFRN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTGFRN, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTGFRN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:992, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin f2receptor negative regulator (PTGFRN, Accession XP_(—)040709.3), a genewhich inhibits the binding of prostaglandin f2-alpha (pgf2-alpha) to itsspecific fp receptor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTGFRN.

The function of PTGFRN has been established by previous studies. Orlickyet al. (1996) isolated a protein that copurifies with bovineprostaglandin F-2-alpha receptor (FP) and cloned the corresponding ratcDNA. Transfection experiments suggested that this protein inhibitsbinding of PGF-2-alpha to FP. Histologically, this protein (called FPregulatory protein, or FPRP, by them) shows a distribution coincidingwell with those cells and tissues that respond to PGF-2-alpha.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Kikuno, R.; Ishikawa, K.; Hirosawa, M.; Ohara, O.:Prediction of the coding sequences of unidentified human genes. XVI. Thecomplete sequences of 150 new cDNA clones from brain which code forlarge proteins in vitro. DNA Res. 7:65-73, 2000; and

Stipp et al. (2001) used moderately stringent Brij96/97 detergentextraction to show that FPRP associates specifically with CD81 and CD9but not with other tetraspanin molecules, such as C.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PTGFRN arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601204, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ptk2 protein tyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2, AccessionNP_(—)005598.3) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTK2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTK2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18787, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Ptk2 proteintyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2, Accession NP_(—)005598.3), a gene whichinvolves in intracellular signal transduction pathway and is a putativehomolog of chicken focal adhesion associated kinase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PTK2.

The function of PTK2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. Ptk2 protein tyrosinekinase 2 (PTK2, Accession NP_(—)722560.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PTK2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PTK2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18787, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Ptk2 proteintyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2, Accession NP_(—)722560.1), a gene whichinvolves in intracellular signal transduction pathway and is a putativehomolog of chicken focal adhesion associated kinase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PTK2.

The function of PTK2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type 4 (megakaryocyte) (PTPN4, AccessionNP_(—)002821.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPN4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTPN4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTPN4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6994, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type 4 (megakaryocyte) (PTPN4, AccessionNP_(—)002821.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTPN4.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type 6 (PTPN6, AccessionNP_(—)536859.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPN6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPN6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPN6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5903, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type 6 (PTPN6, Accession NP_(—)536859.1), agene which plays a key role in hematopoiesis and therefore may beassociated with Leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Leukemia, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with PTPN6.

The function of PTPN6 has been established by previous studies. Thegrowth and functional responses of hematopoietic cells are regulatedthrough tyrosine phosphorylation of proteins. Using a PCR approach, Yiet al. (1991) identified 3 novel tyrosine protein phosphatases inhematopoietic cells. One of these, expressed predominantly inhematopoietic cells, was termed hematopoietic cell phosphatase (HCPH).From a pre-B-cell-derived library, Matthews et al. (1992) cloned themouse PTPN6 cDNA, which they designated SHP (Src homology region2-domain phosphatase). Yi et al. (1992) obtained complete cDNAs for boththe human and the murine HCPH and mapped the gene in the human to12p13-p12 by fluorescence in situ hybridization. The human gene was alsocloned from a breast cancer cell line and was termed PTP1C by Shen etal. (1991). This is a cytoplasmic protein that contains aphosphatase-catalytic domain in the carboxyl terminal region and 2tandemly repeated, src-homology 2 (SH2) domains in the amino terminalregion. SH2 domains were first identified in the SRC gene family andfound in a variety of proteins involved in signal transduction. The SH2domains may recognize phosphorylated tyrosine residues and directprotein-protein associations. By study of panels of somatic cell hybridsand fluorescence in situ hybridization, Plutzky et al. (1992) determinedthat the gene encoding the nontransmembrane protein-tyrosine phosphataseof the nonreceptor type 6 is located in region 12p13. Plutzky et al.(1992) suggested that since PTPN6 is expressed at high levels inhematopoietic cells of all lineages and its expression is induced earlyin hematopoietic differentiation, and since 12p13 is a region commonlyinvolved in leukemia-associated chromosomal abnormalities, alteredexpression and/or structure of PTPN6 may play a role in leukemogenesis.Using a genomic probe in interspecific backcross analysis, Yi et al.(1992) mapped the murine Hcph gene to chromosome 6 where it was found tobe tightly linked to the Tnfr-2 and Ly-4 genes. Mice with the recessive‘moth eaten’ (me) or the allelic ‘viable moth eaten’ mutations express asevere autoimmune and immunodeficiency syndrome. Tsui et al. (1993)showed that the basic defect involves lesions in the gene that encodeshematopoietic cell phosphatase. Shultz et al. (1993) showed that 2allelic ‘motheaten’ mutations result in aberrant splicing of the Hcphtranscript. Thus, ‘motheaten’ was the first animal model for a specificprotein-tyrosine phosphatase deficiency, useful in determining theprecise role of HCPH in hematopoiesis. Banville et al. (1995)demonstrated that the PTPN6 gene consists of 17 exons spanning 17 kb ofDNA. Three nonhematopoietic PTPN6 transcripts were identified in avariety of cell lines and were shown to be transcribed from a commonpromoter. The hematopoietic form of the PTPN6 transcript is initiated ata downstream promoter separated by 7 kb from the upstream promoter. Thisdownstream promoter is active exclusively in cells of the hematopoieticlineage.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Plutzky, J.; Neel, B. G.; Rosenberg, R. D.; Eddy, R. L.; Byers, M. G.;Jani-Sait, S.; Shows, T. B.: Chromosomal localization of anSH2-containing tyrosine phosphatase (PTPN6). Genomics 13:869-872, 1992;and

Tsui, H. W.; Siminovitch, K. A.; de Souza, L.; Tsui, F. W. L.: Motheatenand viable motheaten mice have mutations in the haematopoietic cellphosphatase gene. Nature Genet. 4:124-129, 199.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PTPN6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176883, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Pumilio homolog 2 (drosophila) (PUM2, AccessionNP_(—)056132.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PUM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PUM2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PUM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2095, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Pumilio homolog 2(drosophila) (PUM2, Accession NP_(—)056132.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PUM2.

Pwp2 periodic tryptophan protein homolog (yeast) (PWP2H, AccessionNP_(—)005040.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PWP2H BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PWP2H, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PWP2H BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17316, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Pwp2 periodictryptophan protein homolog (yeast) (PWP2H, Accession NP_(—)005040.1), agene which is a member of the beta transducin protein superfamily andtherefore may be associated with Holoprosencephaly-1 (hpe1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Holoprosencephaly-1 (hpe1), and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PWP2H.

The function of PWP2H has been established by previous studies. As partof a study to identify genes that might be implicated in Down syndrome,Lalioti et al. (1996) used exon trapping from cosmids that had beenmapped to 21q22.3. An exon was isolated that encoded a predicted proteinwhich was similar to the yeast PWP2 gene, a member of thetryptophan-aspartate (WD) repeat-containing superfamily. PWP2 isessential for viability and may play a role in the early G1 phase of thecell cycle. The complete coding region of human PWP2, obtained fromfetal brain and fetal kidney cDNA libraries, encodes a 919-amino acidpredicted protein with over 40% identity to the yeast protein. It alsoshares similarity to the beta subunits of the trimeric G-protein family(e.g., 139380). The protein contains 5 complete WD repeats and an acidicdomain between the second and third WD motifs. Northern blots showed a3.4-kb PWP2 mRNA in all fetal and adult tissues examined. Based oncosmid contig analysis, the gene was mapped approximately 200 kbproximal to PFKL (OMIM Ref. No. 171860). To identify candidate genes fordiseases mapping to 21q22.3, Lafreniere et al. (1996) assembled a 770-kbcosmid and a BAC contig containing 8 tightly linked markers. They thenrestriction mapped these cosmids and BACs using 8 rare cutting enzymes,with the goal of identifying CpG-rich islands. A homology search usingthe sequence from one such island identified an expressed sequence tag(EST) with homology to PWP2 of yeast. Northern blot analysis revealed a3.3- kb transcript that was highly expressed in all tissues tested. A3,157-bp cDNA contained an open reading frame potentially encoding 919amino acid residues. The predicted protein shows 42% identity and 57%similarity at the amino acid level to the yeast PWP2 protein. The PWPgene is split into 21 exons, ranging in size from 53 to 516 bp, andspans an estimated 25 kb. The gene is transcribed in a 21cen- to -21qterdirection, with its 5-prime end mapping approximately 195 kb proximal tothe 5- prime end of the PFKL gene. Lafreniere et al. (1996) suggestedthat this gene is a candidate for the site of the mutation causingholoprosencephaly-1 (HPE1; 236100).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lafreniere, R. G.; Rochefort, D. L.; Chretien, N.; Neville, C. E.;Korneluk, R. G.; Zuo, L.; Wei, Y.; Lichter, J.; Rouleau, G. A.:Isolation and genomic structure of a human homolog of the yeast periodictryptophan protein 2 (PWP2) gene mapping to 21q22.3. Genome Res.6:1216-1226, 1996; and

Lalioti, M. D.; Chen, H.; Rossier, C.; Shafaatian, R.; Reid, J. D.;Antonarakis, S. E.: Cloning the cDNA of human PWP2, which encodes aprotein with WD repeats and maps to 21q22.3. Geno.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PWP2H arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601475, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. QKI (Accession XP_037438.4) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. QKI BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by QKI,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of QKI BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15541, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of QKI (AccessionXP_(—)037438.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith QKI.

Rab11-FIP3 (Accession NP_(—)055515.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. Rab11-FIP3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRab11-FIP3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Rab11-FIP3 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5368, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Rab11-FIP3(Accession NP_(—)055515.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with Rab11-FIP3.

Rab13, member ras oncogene family (RAB13, Accession NP_(—)002861.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB13 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19823, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Rab13, member rasoncogene family (RAB13, Accession NP_(—)002861.1), a gene which is amember of the RAB family of small GTPases. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAB13.

The function of RAB13 has been established by previous studies. The Rabproteins comprise the largest group of Ras-associated small GTPases andin mammalian cells at least 40 proteins have been identified (Novick andZerial, 1997). Rab proteins are specific regulators of vesicular trafficand the complexity of the Rab protein family correlates with thediversity of cellular vesicle transport routes. A different Rab proteinmay be required for each step of vesicular transport. For example, theyeast Sec4 protein appears to be required exclusively for the deliveryof Golgi-derived secretory vesicles to the plasma membrane (Salminen andNovick, 1987). By screening a human intestinal epithelial cell (OMIMRef. No. Caco- 2) cDNA library with a degenerate oligonucleotide basedon a sequence present in the effector domain of the Sec4 protein,Zahraoui et al. (1994) isolated a cDNA encoding RAB13. The predicted203-amino acid protein has the typical structural features ofRas-related proteins, including a conserved GTP-binding site. RAB13displays 61% and 56% amino acid identity with the human RAB8 (OMIM Ref.No. 165040) and yeast Sec4 proteins, respectively. These proteins sharea long conserved N-terminal region but have divergent C-terminalportions. Northern blot analysis showed that RAB13 is expressed as a1.2-kb transcript in Caco-2 cells. Immunoblot analysis using antibodiesagainst RAB13 detected a 24-kD protein in Caco-2 cell lysates.Immunofluorescence studies demonstrated that RAB13 colocalizes with thetight junction marker ZO1 (TJP1; 601009) in epithelial cells. In cellsdevoid of tight junctions, RAB13 associates with vesicles dispersedthroughout the cytoplasm. Leek et al. (1997) mapped the RAB13 gene to12q13 by in situ hybridization.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Leek, J. P.; Hamlin, P. J.; Wilton, J.; Lench, N. J.: Assignment of theRab13 gene (RAB13) to human chromosome band 12q13 by in situhybridization. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 79:210-211, 1997; and

Novick, P.; Zerial, M.: The diversity of Rab proteins in vesicletransport. Curr. Opin. Cell Biol. 9:496-504, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RAB13 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602672, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Rab17, member ras oncogene family (RAB17, AccessionNP_(—)071894.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RAB17 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAB17, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAB17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18736, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Rab17, member rasoncogene family (RAB17, Accession NP_(—)071894.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB17.

Rab5a, member ras oncogene family (RAB5A, Accession NP_(—)004153.2) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB5A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB5A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB5ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18284, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Rab5a, member rasoncogene family (RAB5A, Accession NP_(—)004153.2), a gene which is arate-limiting component of the machinery regulating the kinetics ofmembrane traffic. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAB5A.

The function of RAB5A has been established by previous studies. The S.cerevisiae YPT1 and SEC4 genes encode Ras-related GTP-binding proteinsinvolved in the regulation of secretion. Mammalian cells express a largenumber of RAB proteins, GTP-binding proteins closely related to YPT1 andSEC4. By screening a human pheochromocytoma library with probes derivedfrom the SEC4 gene and from various rat and human RAB cDNAs, Zahraoui etal. (1989) isolated cDNAs encoding RAB1 (OMIM Ref. No. 179508), RAB2(OMIM Ref. No. 179509), RAB3A (OMIM Ref. No. 179490), RAB3B (OMIM Ref.No. 179510), RAB4 (OMIM Ref. No. 179511), RAB5, and RAB6 (OMIM Ref. No.179513). Except for the closely related RAB3A and RAB3B, the deducedhuman RAB proteins share 32 to 50% homology. The predicted 214-aminoacid RAB5 protein is 31% and 38% identical to SEC4 and YPT1,respectively. All 6 human RAB proteins tested bound GTP and exhibitedGTPase activities in vitro. Northern blot analysis revealed that RAB5was expressed as 2.7- and 2.8-kb mRNAs in a human fibroblast cell line.Bucci et al. (1992) demonstrated that RAB5 is a rate-limiting componentof the machinery regulating the kinetics of membrane traffic in theearly endocytic pathway. Stenmark et al. (1995) reported that rabaptin-5(OMIM Ref. No. 603616) is an effector of RAB5 that transmits the signalof the active GTP-bound RAB5 conformation to the membrane docking and/orfusion apparatus. Xiao et al. (1997) found that tuberin (OMIM Ref. No.191092) exhibits substantial GTPase-activating protein (GAP) activitytowards RAB5, and that rabaptin-5 mediates the tuberin association withRAB5. The authors suggested that tuberin functions as a RAB5GAP in vivoto negatively regulate RAB5-GTP activity in endocytosis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bucci, C.; Parton, R. G.; Mather, I. H.; Stunnenberg, H.; Simons, K.;Hoflack, B.; Zerial, M.: The small GTPase rab5 functions as a regulatoryfactor in the early endocytic pathway. Cell 70:715-728, 1992; and

Xiao, G.-H.; Shoarinejad, F.; Jin, F.; Golemis, E. A.; Yeung, R. S.: Thetuberous sclerosis 2 gene product, tuberin, functions as a Rab5 GTPaseactivating protein (GAP) in modulating en.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RAB5A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 179512, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. RAD54B (Accession NP_(—)602310.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD54B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by RAD54B, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAD54BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8649, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of RAD54B (AccessionNP_(—)602310.1), a gene which is involved in dna repair and mitoticrecombination and therefore may be associated with Lymphoma and coloncancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Lymphoma and colon cancer, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAD54B.

The function of RAD54B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.2. RAGB (AccessionNP_(—)057740.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RAGB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAGB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAGB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16756, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of RAGB (AccessionNP_(—)057740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAGB.

RAGB (Accession NP_(—)006055.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAGB BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byRAGB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAGB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16756, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of RAGB (AccessionNP_(—)006055.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAGB.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739579.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16451, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739579.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Retinoblastoma-like 1 (p107) (RBL1, Accession NP_(—)002886.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RBL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RBL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15482, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastoma-like1 (p107) (RBL1, Accession NP_(—)002886.1), a gene which has an importantrole in negatively regulating the rate of progression of the cell cycle.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RBL1.

The function of RBL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Rna binding motifprotein 9 (RBM9, Accession NP_(—)055124.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RBM9 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RBM9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RBM9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Rna binding motifprotein 9 (RBM9, Accession NP_(—)055124.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RBM9.

RIL (Accession NP_(—)003678.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RIL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RIL, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RIL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16498, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of RIL (AccessionNP_(—)003678.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RIL.

Rar-related orphan receptor a (RORA, Accession NP_(—)002934.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RORA BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RORA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RORA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6954, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Rar-related orphanreceptor a (RORA, Accession NP_(—)002934.1), a gene which binds dna as amonomer to hormone response elements (hre) containing a single coremotif half-site preceded by a short a-t rich sequences. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RORA.

The function of RORA has been established by previous studies. Meyer etal. (2000) showed that the RORA gene and the RORC (OMIM Ref. No. 602943)gene, but not the RORB gene, are expressed in mesenchymal stem cellsderived from bone marrow. Cells undergoing osteogenic differentiationshowed increased messenger signal expression. They found that homozygous‘staggerer’ mutants have thin long bones compared with heterozygousanimals and wildtype littermates and that the bones of sg/sg animals areosteopenic. They concluded that the product of the Rora gene most likelyacts by direct modulation of a bone matrix component

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of RORA.The recessive mouse mutation ‘staggerer’ (sg) is associated with severecerebellar ataxia due to a cell-autonomous defect in the development ofPurkinje cells. These cells are reduced in numbers and show immaturemorphology, synaptic arrangement, biochemical properties, and geneexpression. In addition, sg heterozygotes show accelerated dendriticatrophy and cell loss, suggesting that sg has a role in mature Purkinjecells. Certain functions of the immune system are also affected.Hamilton et al. (1996) mapped sg to a 160-kb interval on mousechromosome 9 that was found to contain the gene encoding Rora, a memberof the nuclear hormone receptor superfamily. Furthermore, sg mice werefound to carry a deletion within the Rora gene that prevents translationof the ligand-binding homology domain. Based on these results, theyproposed a model in which Rora interacts with the thyroid hormonesignaling pathway to induce Purkinje cell maturation. Of the 4 differentisoforms of the Rora gene that are generated by a combination ofalternative promoter usage and exon splicing and that differ in theirDNA-binding properties, Matysiak-Scholze and Nehls (1997) found thatisoforms Rora1 and Rora4 are specifically coexpressed in the murinecerebellum and human cerebellum. Thus, at least 2 isoforms of the murineRora gene are affected by the genomic deletion associated with the sgphenotype. The finding of cerebellum-specific coregulation of Rora1 andRora4 suggested that distinct sets of target genes regulated by theRora1 and Rora4 isoforms are required for Purkinje cell development

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for RORA isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Meyer, T.; Kneissel, M.; Mariani, J.; Fournier, B.: In vitro and in vivoevidence for orphan nuclear receptor ROR-alpha function in bonemetabolism. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 97:9197-9202, 2000; and

Matysiak-Scholze, U.; Nehls, M.: The structural integrity of ROR-alphaisoforms is mutated in staggerer mice: cerebellar coexpression ofROR-alpha-1 and ROR- alpha-4. Genomics 43:78-84, 1.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RORA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600825, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Rar-related orphan receptor a (RORA, AccessionNP_(—)599023.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RORA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RORA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RORA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Rar-related orphanreceptor a (RORA, Accession NP_(—)599023.1), a gene which binds dna as amonomer to hormone response elements (hre) containing a single coremotif half-site preceded by a short a-t rich sequences. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RORA.

The function of RORA has been established by previous studies. Meyer etal. (2000) showed that the RORA gene and the RORC (OMIM Ref. No. 602943)gene, but not the RORB gene, are expressed in mesenchymal stem cellsderived from bone marrow. Cells undergoing osteogenic differentiationshowed increased messenger signal expression. They found that homozygous‘staggerer’ mutants have thin long bones compared with heterozygousanimals and wildtype littermates and that the bones of sg/sg animals areosteopenic. They concluded that the product of the Rora gene most likelyacts by direct modulation of a bone matrix component

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of RORA.The recessive mouse mutation ‘staggerer’ (sg) is associated with severecerebellar ataxia due to a cell-autonomous defect in the development ofPurkinje cells. These cells are reduced in numbers and show immaturemorphology, synaptic arrangement, biochemical properties, and geneexpression. In addition, sg heterozygotes show accelerated dendriticatrophy and cell loss, suggesting that sg has a role in mature Purkinjecells. Certain functions of the immune system are also affected.Hamilton et al. (1996) mapped sg to a 160-kb interval on mousechromosome 9 that was found to contain the gene encoding Rora, a memberof the nuclear hormone receptor superfamily. Furthermore, sg mice werefound to carry a deletion within the Rora gene that prevents translationof the ligand-binding homology domain. Based on these results, theyproposed a model in which Rora interacts with the thyroid hormonesignaling pathway to induce Purkinje cell maturation. Of the 4 differentisoforms of the Rora gene that are generated by a combination ofalternative promoter usage and exon splicing and that differ in theirDNA-binding properties, Matysiak-Scholze and Nehls (1997) found thatisoforms Rora1 and Rora4 are specifically coexpressed in the murinecerebellum and human cerebellum. Thus, at least 2 isoforms of the murineRora gene are affected by the genomic deletion associated with the sgphenotype. The finding of cerebellum-specific coregulation of Rora1 andRora4 suggested that distinct sets of target genes regulated by theRora1 and Rora4 isoforms are required for Purkinje cell development

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for RORA isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Meyer, T.; Kneissel, M.; Mariani, J.; Fournier, B.: In vitro and in vivoevidence for orphan nuclear receptor ROR-alpha function in bonemetabolism. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 97:9197-9202, 2000; and

Matysiak-Scholze, U.; Nehls, M.: The structural integrity of ROR-alphaisoforms is mutated in staggerer mice: cerebellar coexpression ofROR-alpha-1 and ROR- alpha-4. Genomics 43:78-84, 1.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RORA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600825, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Rar-related orphan receptor a (RORA, AccessionNP_(—)599024.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RORA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RORA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RORA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Rar-related orphanreceptor a (RORA, Accession NP_(—)599024.1), a gene which binds dna as amonomer to hormone response elements (hre) containing a single coremotif half-site preceded by a short a-t rich sequences. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RORA.

The function of RORA has been established by previous studies. Meyer etal. (2000) showed that the RORA gene and the RORC (OMIM Ref. No. 602943)gene, but not the RORB gene, are expressed in mesenchymal stem cellsderived from bone marrow. Cells undergoing osteogenic differentiationshowed increased messenger signal expression. They found that homozygous‘staggerer’ mutants have thin long bones compared with heterozygousanimals and wildtype littermates and that the bones of sg/sg animals areosteopenic. They concluded that the product of the Rora gene most likelyacts by direct modulation of a bone matrix component

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of RORA.The recessive mouse mutation ‘staggerer’ (sg) is associated with severecerebellar ataxia due to a cell-autonomous defect in the development ofPurkinje cells. These cells are reduced in numbers and show immaturemorphology, synaptic arrangement, biochemical properties, and geneexpression. In addition, sg heterozygotes show accelerated dendriticatrophy and cell loss, suggesting that sg has a role in mature Purkinjecells. Certain functions of the immune system are also affected.Hamilton et al. (1996) mapped sg to a 160-kb interval on mousechromosome 9 that was found to contain the gene encoding Rora, a memberof the nuclear hormone receptor superfamily. Furthermore, sg mice werefound to carry a deletion within the Rora gene that prevents translationof the ligand-binding homology domain. Based on these results, theyproposed a model in which Rora interacts with the thyroid hormonesignaling pathway to induce Purkinje cell maturation. Of the 4 differentisoforms of the Rora gene that are generated by a combination ofalternative promoter usage and exon splicing and that differ in theirDNA-binding properties, Matysiak-Scholze and Nehls (1997) found thatisoforms Rora1 and Rora4 are specifically coexpressed in the murinecerebellum and human cerebellum. Thus, at least 2 isoforms of the murineRora gene are affected by the genomic deletion associated with the sgphenotype. The finding of cerebellum-specific coregulation of Rora1 andRora4 suggested that distinct sets of target genes regulated by theRora1 and Rora4 isoforms are required for Purkinje cell development

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for RORA isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Meyer, T.; Kneissel, M.; Mariani, J.; Fournier, B.: In vitro and in vivoevidence for orphan nuclear receptor ROR-alpha function in bonemetabolism. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 97:9197-9202, 2000; and

Matysiak-Scholze, U.; Nehls, M.: The structural integrity of ROR-alphaisoforms is mutated in staggerer mice: cerebellar coexpression ofROR-alpha-1 and ROR- alpha-4. Genomics 43:78-84, 1.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RORA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600825, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Rar-related orphan receptor a (RORA, AccessionNP_(—)599022.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RORA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RORA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RORA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Rar-related orphanreceptor a (RORA, Accession NP_(—)599022.1), a gene which binds dna as amonomer to hormone response elements (hre) containing a single coremotif half-site preceded by a short a-t rich sequences. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RORA.

The function of RORA has been established by previous studies. Meyer etal. (2000) showed that the RORA gene and the RORC (OMIM Ref. No. 602943)gene, but not the RORB gene, are expressed in mesenchymal stem cellsderived from bone marrow. Cells undergoing osteogenic differentiationshowed increased messenger signal expression. They found that homozygous‘staggerer’ mutants have thin long bones compared with heterozygousanimals and wildtype littermates and that the bones of sg/sg animals areosteopenic. They concluded that the product of the Rora gene most likelyacts by direct modulation of a bone matrix component

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of RORA.The recessive mouse mutation ‘staggerer’ (sg) is associated with severecerebellar ataxia due to a cell-autonomous defect in the development ofPurkinje cells. These cells are reduced in numbers and show immaturemorphology, synaptic arrangement, biochemical properties, and geneexpression. In addition, sg heterozygotes show accelerated dendriticatrophy and cell loss, suggesting that sg has a role in mature Purkinjecells. Certain functions of the immune system are also affected.Hamilton et al. (1996) mapped sg to a 160-kb interval on mousechromosome 9 that was found to contain the gene encoding Rora, a memberof the nuclear hormone receptor superfamily. Furthermore, sg mice werefound to carry a deletion within the Rora gene that prevents translationof the ligand-binding homology domain. Based on these results, theyproposed a model in which Rora interacts with the thyroid hormonesignaling pathway to induce Purkinje cell maturation. Of the 4 differentisoforms of the Rora gene that are generated by a combination ofalternative promoter usage and exon splicing and that differ in theirDNA-binding properties, Matysiak-Scholze and Nehls (1997) found thatisoforms Rora1 and Rora4 are specifically coexpressed in the murinecerebellum and human cerebellum. Thus, at least 2 isoforms of the murineRora gene are affected by the genomic deletion associated with the sgphenotype. The finding of cerebellum-specific coregulation of Rora1 andRora4 suggested that distinct sets of target genes regulated by theRora1 and Rora4 isoforms are required for Purkinje cell development

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for RORA isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Meyer, T.; Kneissel, M.; Mariani, J.; Fournier, B.: In vitro and in vivoevidence for orphan nuclear receptor ROR-alpha function in bonemetabolism. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 97:9197-9202, 2000; and

Matysiak-Scholze, U.; Nehls, M.: The structural integrity of ROR-alphaisoforms is mutated in staggerer mice: cerebellar coexpression ofROR-alpha-1 and ROR- alpha-4. Genomics 43:78-84, 1.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RORA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600825, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Replication protein a2, 32 kda (RPA2, AccessionNP_(—)002937.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RPA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RPA2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RPA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:595, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Replication proteina2, 32 kda (RPA2, Accession NP_(—)002937.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RPA2.

Ribosomal protein l22 (RPL22, Accession NP_(—)000974.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RPL22 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RPL22, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RPL22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Ribosomal proteinl22 (RPL22, Accession NP_(—)000974.1), a gene which is a component ofthe large 60s ribosomal subunit;binds herparin. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RPL22.

The function of RPL22 has been established by previous studies. Areciprocal translocation between the long arms of chromosomes 3 and 21,at bands 3q26 and 21q22, occurs as an acquired clonal chromosomalabnormality in malignant cells from patients with therapy-relatedmyelodysplastic syndrome or acute myeloid leukemia, as well as in somepatients with chronic myeloid leukemia in blast crisis. Nucifora et al.(1993) showed that the gene on chromosome 21 is AML1 (OMIM Ref. No.151385), which is fused to the ETO gene (OMIM Ref. No. 133435) in 8;21translocations. Nucifora et al. (1993) isolated a fusion cDNA clone froma t(3;21) library derived from a patient with therapy-relatedmyelodysplastic syndrome; this clone contained sequences from AML1 andfrom EAP, which they localized to 3q26 from the location of thebreakpoint on chromosome 3. EAP is a highly expressed small nuclearprotein of 128 residues associated with Epstein-Barr virus small RNA.The fusion clone contained the DNA-binding 5-prime part of AML1 that isfused to ETO in the t(8;21) and, in addition, at least 1 other exon. Thetranslocation replaced the last 9 codons of AML1 with the last 96 codonsof EAP. The fusion does not maintain the correct reading frame of EAPand may not lead to a functional chimeric protein. EAP has beenidentified as the ribosomal protein L22 Nucifora and Rowley (1995)reviewed the involvement of the AML1 gene in the 8;21 and 3;21translocations in acute and chronic myeloid leukemia. Three loci closelysituated to each other on 3q26 are involved in fusions with AML1 in the3;21 translocations: EVI1 (OMIM Ref. No. 165215), EAP, and MDS1 (OMIMRef. No. 600049). They pointed out that the order of the genes on 3q26is TEL-EAP-MDS1-EVI1 and provided a diagram (their FIG. 5) of the 3q26region containing these genes and of the various chimeric junctions theyhad isolated from t(3;21) patients

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nucifora, G.; Begy, C. R.; Erickson, R.; Drabkin, H. A.; Rowley, J. D.:The 3;21 translocation in myelodysplasia results in a fusion transcriptbetween the AML1 gene and the gene for EAP, a highly conserved proteinassociated with the Epstein-Barr virus small RNA EBER 1. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 90:7784-7788, 1993; and

Nucifora, G.; Rowley, J. D.: AML1 and the 8;21 and 3;21 translocationsin acute and chronic myeloid leukemia. Blood 86:1-14, 1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RPL22 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 180474, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. RRS1 (Accession NP_(—)055984.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RRS1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RRS1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RRS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of RRS1 (AccessionNP_(—)055984.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RRS1.

Spinocerebellar ataxia 1 (olivopontocerebellar ataxia 1, autosomaldominant, ataxin 1) (SCA1, Accession NP_(—)000323.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCA1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SCA1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19326, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Spinocerebellarataxia 1 (olivopontocerebellar ataxia 1, autosomal dominant, ataxin 1)(SCA1, Accession NP_(—)000323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SCA1.

SCAMP5 (Accession NP_(—)620417.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCAMP5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCAMP5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCAMP5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of SCAMP5 (AccessionNP_(—)620417.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCAMP5.

Sodium channel, voltage-gated, type iv, beta polypeptide (SCN4B,Accession NP_(—)777594.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCN4B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCN4B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCN4B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2309, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Sodium channel,voltage-gated, type iv, beta polypeptide (SCN4B, AccessionNP_(—)777594.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCN4B.

Sema domain, immunoglobulin domain (ig), short basic domain, secreted,(semaphorin) 3e (SEMA3E, Accession NP_(—)036563.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEMA3E BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SEMA3E, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEMA3E BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10055, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Sema domain,immunoglobulin domain (ig), short basic domain, secreted, (semaphorin)3e (SEMA3E, Accession NP_(—)036563.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SEMA3E.

Serine (or cysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 9(SERPINB9, Accession NP_(—)004146.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SERPINB9 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SERPINB9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERPINB9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8680, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Serine (orcysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 9 (SERPINB9,Accession NP_(—)004146.1), a gene which may be a serpin serine proteaseinhibitor that interacts with granzyme B (GZMB). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SERPINB9.

The function of SERPINB9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM88.2. SFMBT (AccessionNP_(—)057413.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SFMBT BINDING SITE1 and SFMBT BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SFMBT,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFMBT BINDING SITE1 andSFMBT BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17462 and SEQ ID:2582respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of SFMBT (AccessionNP_(—)057413.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SFMBT.

Secreted frizzled-related protein 4 (SFRP4, Accession NP_003005.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFRP4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SFRP4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFRP4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2316, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Secretedfrizzled-related protein 4 (SFRP4, Accession NP_(—)003005.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SFRP4.

Splicing factor, arginine/serine-rich 8 (suppressor-of-white-apricothomolog, drosophila) (SFRS8, Accession NP_(—)689421.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFRS8 BINDING SITE1 andSFRS8 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SFRS8, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SFRS8 BINDING SITE1 and SFRS8 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:1589 and SEQ ID:3151 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Splicing factor,arginine/serine-rich 8 (suppressor-of-white-apricot homolog, drosophila)(SFRS8, Accession NP_(—)689421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFRS8.

Sh3 domain binding glutamic acid-rich protein like 2 (SH3BGRL2,Accession NP_(—)113657.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SH3BGRL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SH3BGRL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SH3BGRL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10168, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Sh3 domain bindingglutamic acid-rich protein like 2 (SH3BGRL2, Accession NP_(—)113657.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SH3BGRL2.

Sialic acid binding ig-like lectin 5 (SIGLEC5, Accession NP_(—)003821.1)is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIGLEC5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SIGLEC5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SIGLEC5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18811, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Sialic acid bindingig-like lectin 5 (SIGLEC5, Accession NP_(—)003821.1), a gene which is acell adhesion molecule for postnatal neural development. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SIGLEC5.

The function of SIGLEC5 has been established by previous studies. Thesialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-like lectins (SIGLECs), such as CD33(OMIM Ref. No. 159590), are a subgroup of the immunoglobulin (Ig)superfamily that mediate protein-carbohydrate interactions. Theyspecifically interact with sialic acids in glycoproteins andglycolipids, with each SIGLEC having a particular preference for boththe nature of the sialic acid and its glycosidic linkage to adjacentsugars. SIGLECs have similar structures, including extracellular Ig-likedomains composed of an N- terminal V-set domain followed by varyingnumbers of C2-set domains. It appears that all SIGLECs have an unusualarrangement of conserved cysteine residues in the V- set and adjacentC2-set domains. Most SIGLECs are expressed uniquely within thehematopoietic system. By searching an EST database for cDNAs that encodeproteins with sequence similarity to the CD33 protein, Cornish et al.(1998) identified a novel SIGLEC, which they named SIGLEC5. Theyisolated a full-length human macrophage SIGLEC5 cDNA encoding a deduced551-amino acid protein with all the key structural features of SIGLECs.SIGLEC5 contains a signal peptide, 4 extracellular Ig-like domainsconsisting of an N-terminal V-set domain and 3 C2-set domains, atransmembrane domain, 2 cytoplasmic ITIM (immunoreceptor tyrosine-basedinhibitory motif)-like motifs, and 8 potential N-linked glycosylationsites. SIGLEC5 has high sequence similarity to CD33 and OBBP1 (SIGLEC6;604405). Western blot analysis of neutrophil lysates indicated thatSIGLEC5 exists as a disulfide-linked dimer of approximately 140 kD.Recombinant SIGLEC5 expressed in COS cells mediated sialicacid-dependent binding to human erythrocytes. SIGLEC5 bound toalpha-2,3- and alpha-2,6-linked sialic acid equally. Northern blotanalysis detected 2 major SIGLEC5 transcripts of 2.4 and 3.4 kb invarious tissues, with the highest levels in hematopoietic organs,notably bone marrow and spleen. SIGLEC5 protein was present onneutrophils but absent from leukemic cell lines representing earlystages of myelomonocytic differentiation. By screening a humanerythroleukemic cell line cDNA library with a full-length OBBP1 cDNA,Patel et al. (1999) isolated a cDNA encoding OBBP2. They stated thatOBBP2 is identical to SIGLEC5 (Cornish et al., 1998). The deduced OBBP2protein shares 59% and 56% sequence identity with OBBP1 and CD33,respectively. All 3 of these proteins have a cytoplasmic domaincontaining putative sites of tyrosine phosphorylation, including animmunoreceptor tyrosine kinase inhibitory motif and a motif found inSLAM (OMIM Ref. No. 603492) and SLAM-like proteins. Recombinant OBBP2and CD33 bound weakly to leptin, whereas OBBP1 exhibited tight andspecific binding to leptin. Northern blot analysis detected highestOBBP2 expression in peripheral blood leukocytes, with moderate to lowexpression in spleen, lung, and placenta.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cornish, A. L.; Freeman, S.; Forbes, G.; Ni, J.; Zhang, M.; Cepeda, M.;Gentz, R.; Augustus, M.; Carter, K. C.; Crocker, P. R.: Characterizationof siglec-5, a novel glycoprotein expressed on myeloid cells related toCD33. Blood 92: 2123-2132, 1998; and

Patel, N.; Brinkman-Van der Linden, E. C. M.; Altmann, S. W.; Gish, K.;Balasubramanian, S.; Timans, J. C.; Peterson, D.; Bell, M. P.; Bazan, J.F.; Varki, A.; Kastelein, R. A.: OB-BP1/Si.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SIGLEC5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604200, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sine oculis homeobox homolog 2 (drosophila) (SIX2, AccessionNP_(—)058628.2) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SIX2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SIX2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SIX2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9606, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Sine oculishomeobox homolog 2 (drosophila) (SIX2, Accession NP_(—)058628.2), a genewhich may be involved in limb tendon and ligament development (bysimilarity). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIX2.

The function of SIX2 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening a human genomic library with a human SIX1 cDNA (OMIM Ref. No.601205), Boucher et al. (2000) identified the SIX2 gene. Using the SIX2genomic sequence, they isolated a human fetus SIX2 cDNA. The predicted291-amino acid SIX2 protein contains a SIX domain and a homeodomain. Thehuman SIX2 protein is almost identical to the mouse Six2 protein.Northern blot analysis of human tissues detected strong expression of amajor 2.2-kb SIX2 transcript in skeletal muscle, with weaker expressionin pancreas. RT-PCR showed SIX2 expression in all human fetal tissuestested except lung. In adult tissues, RT-PCR revealed SIX2 expression inskeletal muscle, pancreas, ovary, and sclera; SIX2 expression was notdetected in other regions of the adult eye and optic nerve or in adultheart, lung, kidney, liver, or breast. Boucher et al. (2000) determinedthat the human SIX2 gene contains 2 exons.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Boucher, C. A.; Winchester, C. L.; Hamilton, G. M.; Winter, A. D.;Johnson, K. J.; Bailey, M. E. S.: Structure, mapping and expression ofthe human gene encoding the homeodomain protein, SIX2. Gene 247:145-151,2000; and

Oliver, G.; Wehr, R.; Jenkins, N. A.; Copeland, N. G.; Cheyette, B. N.R.; Hartenstein, V.; Zipursky, S. L.; Gruss, P.: Homeobox genes andconnective tissue patterning. Development 12.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SIX2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604994, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 11 (proton-coupled divalent metal iontransporters), member 2 (SLC11A2, Accession NP_(—)000608.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC11A2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SLC11A2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC11A2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3415, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 11 (proton-coupled divalent metal ion transporters), member 2(SLC11A2, Accession NP_(—)000608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLC11A2.

Solute carrier family 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 8(SLC12A8, Accession NP_(—)078904.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC12A8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC12A8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC12A8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8454, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 8 (SLC12A8,Accession NP_(—)078904.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC12A8.

Solute carrier family 14 (urea transporter), member 1 (kidd blood group)(SLC14A1, Accession NP_(—)056949.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC14A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC14A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC14A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9326, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 14 (urea transporter), member 1 (kidd blood group) (SLC14A1,Accession NP_(—)056949.1), a gene which is a urea transporters inspermatogenesis. and therefore may be associated with Urineconcentration defect. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Urine concentration defect, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC14A1.

The function of SLC14A1 has been established by previous studies.Tsukaguchi et al. (1997) undertook a characterization of the tissuedistribution and physiologic role of the erythrocyte urea transporter,UT11, by studying its rat homolog and testing whether there areadditional urea transporter isoforms expressed in rat kidney. Using aPCR-based homology cloning approach with degenerate primerscorresponding to conserved regions of the UT family of genes, theyisolated a kidney urea transporter that appeared to be the rat homologof human UT11. The rat gene, symbolized UT3 by them, was stronglyexpressed in the kidney. Furthermore, UT3 was expressed in testis,brain, bone marrow, and spleen. Its expression in the rat testissuggested a potential role for urea transporters in spermatogenesis. Onin situ hybridization of testis, UT3 was detected in Sertoli cellsassociated with the early stages of spermatocyte development. Thedistribution in the kidneys suggested that UT3 is involved incounter-current exchange between ascending and descending vasa recta, toenhance the cortico-papillary osmolality gradient. Although Jk-null redblood cells have reduced urea permeability, the Jk deficiency is notassociated with any obvious clinical syndrome except for a urineconcentration defect (Sands et al., 1992) that probably results from theabsence of the Jk protein expressed on endothelial cells of the vasarecta of kidney (Xu et al., 1997; Promeneur et al., 1996). Persons withthe Jk-null phenotype are detected because antibody against Jk3 candevelop after immunization by transfusion or pregnancy, and thisantibody may cause immediate and delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions(Lucien et al. (2002)).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tsukaguchi, H.; Shayakul, C.; Berger, U. V.; Tokui, T.; Brown, D.;Hediger, M. A.: Cloning and characterization of the urea transportationUT3: localization in rat kidney and testis. J. Clin. Invest.99:1506-1515, 1997. ; and

Sands, J. M.; Gargus, J. J.; Frohlich, O.; Gunn, R. B.; Kokko, J. P.:Urinary concentrating ability in patients with Jk(a/b) blood type wholack carrier-mediated urea transport. J. Am. Soc.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC14A1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 111000, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 17 (sodium phosphate), member 3(SLC17A3, Accession NP_(—)006623.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC17A3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC17A3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC17A3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9674, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 17 (sodium phosphate), member 3 (SLC17A3, AccessionNP_(—)006623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC17A3.

Solute carrier family 28 (sodium-coupled nucleoside transporter), member2 (SLC28A2, Accession NP_(—)004203.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC28A2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC28A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC28A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12812, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 28 (sodium-coupled nucleoside transporter), member 2 (SLC28A2,Accession NP_(—)004203.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC28A2.

Solute carrier family 38, member 3 (SLC38A3, Accession NP_(—)006832.1)is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC38A3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SLC38A3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLC38A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14679, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 38, member 3 (SLC38A3, Accession NP_(—)006832.1), a gene whichinvolves H+ exchange and Na+ cotransport, mediates glutamine efflux anduptake. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withSLC38A3.

The function of SLC38A3 has been established by previous studies. Theamino acid glutamine has a central role in nitrogen metabolism. Althoughthe molecular mechanisms responsible for its transport across cellmembranes are poorly understood, classical amino acid transport system Nappears particularly important. Using intracellular pH measurements,Chaudhry et al. (1999) identified an orphan protein, which they calledSN1, related to the vesicular GABA transporter (VGAT) as system NFunctional analysis by Chaudhry et al. (1999) showed that this proteininvolves H+ exchange as well as Na+ cotransport and, under physiologicconditions, mediates glutamine efflux as well as uptake. Together withthe pattern of SN1 expression, these unusual properties suggested novelphysiologic roles for system N in nitrogen metabolism and synaptictransmission

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chaudhry, F. A.; Reimer, R. J.; Krizaj, D.; Barber, D.; Storm-Mathisen,J.; Copenhagen, D. R.; Edwards, R. H.: Molecular analysis of system Nsuggests novel physiological roles in nitrogen metabolism and synaptictransmission. Cell 99: 769-780, 1999; and

Lerman, M. I.; Minna, J. D.: The 630-kb lung cancer homozygous deletionregion on human chromosome 3p21.3: identification and evaluation of theresident candidate tumor suppressor genes.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC38A3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604437, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 38, member 5 (SLC38A5, AccessionNP_(—)277053.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC38A5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC38A5, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC38A5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13273,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 38, member 5 (SLC38A5, Accession NP_(—)277053.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC38A5.

Solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, creatine), member8 (SLC6A8, Accession NP_(—)005620.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC6A8 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC6A8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC6A8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, creatine), member 8 (SLC6A8,Accession NP_(—)005620.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC6A8.

Swi/snf related, matrix associated, actin dependent regulator ofchromatin, subfamily a, member 5 (SMARCA5, Accession NP_(—)003592.2) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMARCA5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SMARCA5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SMARCA5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8202, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Swi/snf related,matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily a,member 5 (SMARCA5, Accession NP_(—)003592.2), a gene which is involvedin chromatin assembly and remodeling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SMARCA5.

The function of SMARCA5 has been established by previous studies. Pootet al. (2000) identified SMARCA5, which they called SNF2H, within achromatin remodeling complex, CHRAC, purified from HeLa cell nuclearextracts. They confirmed an interaction between SMARCA5 and ACF1(BAZ1A). Two small histone-fold proteins, CHRAC17 (POLE3; 607267) andCHRAC15 (CHRAC1; 607268), copurified with the complex, and the authorsshowed that these proteins form a DNA-binding heterodimer. Poot et al.(2000) determined that the purified complex could mobilize nucleosomesinto a regularly spaced nucleosomal array and that the spacing activitywas strictly ATP-dependent. By Western blot analysis of proteinexpression levels in several human and mammalian cell lines, Bozhenok etal. (2002) determined that SMARCA5 interacts with BAZ1B (OMIM Ref. No.605681). In vitro analysis of the mouse Smarca5-Baz1b complex showedthat, in the presence of ATP, the complex can create regular nucleosomalarrays from irregular chromatin

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bozhenok, L.; Wade, P. A.; Varga-Weisz, P.: WSTF-ISWI chromatinremodeling complex targets heterochromatic replication foci. EMBO J.21:2231-2241, 2002; and

Poot, R. A.; Dellaire, G.; Hulsmann, B. B.; Grimaldi, M. A.; Corona, D.F. V.; Becker, P. B.; Bickmore, W. A.; Varga-Weisz, P. D.: HuCHRAC, ahuman ISWI chromatin remodelling complex cont.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SMARCA5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603375, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Swi/snf related, matrix associated, actin dependent regulatorof chromatin, subfamily f, member 1 (SMARCF1, Accession NP_(—)060920.4)is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMARCF1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SMARCF1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SMARCF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Swi/snf related,matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily f,member 1 (SMARCF1, Accession NP_(—)060920.4). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SMARCF1.

Small nuclear rna activating complex, polypeptide 1, 43 kda (SNAPC1,Accession NP_(—)003073.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNAPC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNAPC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNAPC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11862, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Small nuclear rnaactivating complex, polypeptide 1, 43 kda (SNAPC1, AccessionNP_(—)003073.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNAPC1.

Synuclein, alpha (non a4 component of amyloid precursor) (SNCA,Accession NP_(—)009292.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNCA BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySNCA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNCA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11031, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Synuclein, alpha(non a4 component of amyloid precursor) (SNCA, AccessionNP_(—)009292.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNCA.

Synuclein, alpha (non a4 component of amyloid precursor) (SNCA,Accession NP_(—)000336.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNCA BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySNCA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNCA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11031, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Synuclein, alpha(non a4 component of amyloid precursor) (SNCA, AccessionNP_(—)000336.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNCA.

SNW1 (Accession NP_(—)036377.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNW1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNW1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SNW1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9744, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of SNW1 (AccessionNP_(—)036377.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNW1.

Sorting nexin 9 (SNX9, Accession NP_(—)057308.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX9 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySNX9, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 9(SNX9, Accession NP_(—)057308.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX9.

Sry (sex determining region y)-box 9 (campomelic dysplasia, autosomalsex-reversal) (SOX9, Accession NP_(—)000337.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOX9 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySOX9, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SOX9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3166, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Sry (sexdetermining region y)-box 9 (campomelic dysplasia, autosomalsex-reversal) (SOX9, Accession NP_(—)000337.1), a gene which regulatesthe expression of other genes involved in chondrogenesis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SOX9.

The function of SOX9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Spermatogenesisassociated 1 (SPATA1, Accession NP_(—)071749.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPATA1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySPATA1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPATA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Spermatogenesisassociated 1 (SPATA1, Accession NP_(—)071749.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPATA1.

Sprouty homolog 3 (drosophila) (SPRY3, Accession NP_(—)005831.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPRY3 BINDINGSITE1 and SPRY3 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SPRY3, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SPRY3 BINDING SITE1 and SPRY3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:15586 and SEQ ID:9428 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Sprouty homolog 3(drosophila) (SPRY3, Accession NP_(—)005831.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPRY3.

Serum response factor (c-fos serum response element-bindingtranscription factor) (SRF, Accession NP_(—)003122.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRF BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:844, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Serum responsefactor (c-fos serum response element-binding transcription factor) (SRF,Accession NP_(—)003122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SRF.

SRGAP2 (Accession NP_(—)055665.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SRGAP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRGAP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRGAP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16111, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of SRGAP2 (AccessionNP_(—)055665.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SRGAP2.

Sarcalumenin (SRL, Accession XP_(—)064152.3) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16356, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Sarcalumenin (SRL,Accession XP_(—)064152.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SRL.

SRPUL (Accession NP_(—)055282.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SRPUL BINDING SITE1 and SRPUL BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded bySRPUL, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRPUL BINDING SITE1 andSRPUL BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13474 and SEQ ID:8925respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of SRPUL (AccessionNP_(—)055282.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SRPUL.

SSH1 (Accession NP_(—)061857.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SSH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SSH1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SSH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1987, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of SSH1 (AccessionNP_(—)061857.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SSH1.

Signal sequence receptor, beta (translocon-associated protein beta)(SSR2, Accession NP_(—)003136.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SSR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SSR2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SSR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9632, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Signal sequencereceptor, beta (translocon-associated protein beta) (SSR2, AccessionNP_(—)003136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SSR2.

Stanniocalcin 2 (STC2, Accession NP_(—)003705.1) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STC2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTC2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STC2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Stanniocalcin 2(STC2, Accession NP_(—)003705.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with STC2.

Stathmin-like 4 (STMN4, Accession NP_(—)110422.2) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STMN4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby STMN4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STMN4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18271, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Stathmin-like 4(STMN4, Accession NP_(—)110422.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with STMN4.

Surfeit 6 (SURF6, Accession NP_(—)006744.2) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SURF6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySURF6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SURF6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10512, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Surfeit 6 (SURF6,Accession NP_(—)006744.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SURF6.

SV2A (Accession NP_(—)055664.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SV2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SV2A, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SV2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17251, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of SV2A (AccessionNP_(—)055664.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SV2A.

Synaptogyrin 1 (SYNGR1, Accession NP_(—)663783.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYNGR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SYNGR1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SYNGR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5970, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Synaptogyrin 1(SYNGR1, Accession NP_(—)663783.1), a gene which belongs totransmembrane synaptic vesicle protein and may function in membranerecycling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withSYNGR1.

The function of SYNGR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Synaptotagmin xi(SYT11, Accession NP_(—)689493.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SYT11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SYT11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10869, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin xi(SYT11, Accession NP_(—)689493.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT11.

T-box 15 (TBX15, Accession NP_(—)689593.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX15 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TBX15,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBX15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14891, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of T-box 15 (TBX15,Accession NP_(—)689593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TBX15.

T-box 19 (TBX19, Accession NP_(—)005140.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX19 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TBX19,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBX19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12762, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of T-box 19 (TBX19,Accession NP_(—)005140.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TBX19.

Teratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 (TDGF1, AccessionNP_(—)003203.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TDGF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TDGF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TDGF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5595, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition ofTeratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 (TDGF1, AccessionNP_(—)003203.1), a gene which can play a role in the determination ofthe epiblastic cells that subsequently give rise to the mesoderm. andtherefore may be associated with Forebrain defects. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofForebrain defects, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TDGF1.

The function of TDGF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. TED (AccessionNP_(—)056501.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TED BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TED, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TED BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8214, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of TED (AccessionNP_(—)056501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TED.

TEM8 (Accession NP_(—)444262.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TEM8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byTEM8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TEM8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7297, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of TEM8 (AccessionNP_(—)444262.1), a gene which is a tumor-specific endothelial marker andtherefore may be associated with Colorectal cancer. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofColorectal cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TEM8.

The function of TEM8 has been established by previous studies. St. Croixet al. (2000) compared gene expression patterns of endothelial cellsderived from blood vessels of normal and malignant colorectal tissues toidentify genes involved in tumor angiogenesis. Among the genes theyidentified was TEM8, which encodes a 564-amino acid protein. Bradley etal. (2001) isolated a cDNA encoding ATR and determined that the first364 amino acids of the 368-amino acid ATR protein are identical to thoseof TEM8. The C-terminal ends of the ATR and TEM8 proteins then diverge,presumably due to alternative splicing, such that ATR has a cytoplasmictail of only 25 amino acids, whereas TEM8 has a cytoplasmic tail of 221amino acids. (Bradley et al. (2001) noted in proof that anotherapparently full-length ATR/TEM8-related cDNA clone (GenBank BC01207)encodes a protein with yet another C-terminal end.) The ATR proteincontains a 27-amino acid signal peptide; a 293-amino acid extracellulardomain with 3 putative end-length glycosylation sites; and a 23-aminoacid putative transmembrane region followed by the short cytoplasmictail. An extracellular von Willebrand factor type A (VWA) domain islocated between residues 44 and 216 of the ATR protein. The cytoplasmictail of ATR contains an acidic cluster (EESEE) similar to a motif in thecytoplasmic tail of furin (OMIM Ref. No. 136950) that specifiesbasolateral sorting of this protease in polarized epithelial cells. Themouse homolog of ATR/TEM8 is highly related to the human clones, showingmore than 98% sequence identity in the extracellular domain. ATR and/orTEM8 is expressed in a number of different tissues, including centralnervous system, heart, lung, and lymphocytes. Bradley et al. (2001)confirmed that the VWA domain of ATR binds directly to the protectiveantigen of anthrax, suggesting that ATR may also function as aprotective antigen receptor. They suggested that the finding that thesoluble VWA domain of ATR inhibits toxin action, coupled with the use ofthe cloned receptor as a tool for identifying inhibitors of theprotective antigen-receptor interaction, holds promise for thedevelopment of novel approaches for the treatment of anthrax.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

St. Croix, B.; Rago, C.; Velculescu, V.; Traverso, G.; Romans, K. E.;Montgomery, E.; Lal, A.; Riggins, G. J.; Lengauer, C.; Vogelstein, B.;Kinzler, K. W.: Genes expressed in human tumor endothelium. Science289:1197-1202, 2000; and

Bradley, K. A.; Mogridge, J.; Mourez, M.; Collier, R. J.; Young, J. A.T.: Identification of the cellular receptor for anthrax toxin. Nature414:160-161, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TEM8 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606410, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Telomeric repeat binding factor 2, interacting protein(TERF2IP, Accession NP_(—)061848.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TERF2IP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TERF2IP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TERF2IP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4291, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor 2, interacting protein (TERF2IP, AccessionNP_(—)061848.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TERF2IP.

Transforming growth factor, alpha (TGFA, Accession NP_(—)003227.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TGFA BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TGFA, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGFABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6056, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Transforming growthfactor, alpha (TGFA, Accession NP_(—)003227.1), a gene which is able tobind to the egf receptor and to act synergistically with tgf beta topromote anchorage-independent cell proliferation in soft agar.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGFA.

The function of TGFA has been established by previous studies. Ellis etal. (1987) presented evidence that TGFA plays a role in certainparaneoplastic manifestations of melanoma: the sign of Leser-Trelat (thesudden appearance of, or increase in the number and size of, seborrheickeratoses), acanthosis nigricans, and eruptive acrochordons (suddenonset of multiple skin tags). Fernandez-Larrea et al. (1999) used the2-hybrid screen to identify pro-TGF-alpha cytoplasmic domain-bindingproteins, which they referred to as TACIPs (pro-TGF-alpha cytoplasmicdomain- interacting proteins), involved in the trafficking ofpro-TGF-alpha. They cloned 2 such proteins, which they designated TACIP1(OMIM Ref. No. 601017) and TACIP18 (OMIM Ref. No. 602217). The circadianclock in the suprachiasmatic nucleus is thought to drive daily rhythmsof behavior by secreting factors that act locally within thehypothalamus. In a systematic screen, Kramer et al. (2001) identifiedTGFA as a likely suprachiasmatic nucleus inhibitor of locomotion. TGFAis expressed rhythmically in the suprachiasmatic nucleus, and wheninfused into the third ventricle it reversibly inhibited locomotoractivity and disrupted circadian sleep-wake cycles. These actions weremediated by EGF receptors on neurons in the hypothalamicsubparaventricular zone. Mice with a hypomorphic EGF receptor mutationexhibited excessive daytime locomotor activity and failed to suppressactivity when exposed to light. Kramer et al. (2001) concluded thattheir results implicate EGF receptor signaling in the daily control oflocomotor activity. They identified a neural circuit in the hypothalamusthat likely mediates the regulation of behavior both by thesuprachiasmatic nucleus and the retina using TGFA and EGF receptors inthe retinohypothalamic tract.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Fernandez-Larrea, J.; Merlos-Suarez, A.; Urena, J. M.; Baselga, J.;Arribas, J. : A role for a PDZ protein in the early secretory pathwayfor the targeting of proTGF- alpha to the cell surface. Molec. Cell3:423-433, 1999; and

Kramer, A.; Yang, F.-C.; Snodgrass, P.; Li, X.; Scammell, T. E.; Davis,F. C.; Weitz, C. J.: Regulation of daily locomotor activity and sleep byhypothalamic EGF receptor signaling. S.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TGFA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 190170, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transglutaminase 3 (e polypeptide,protein-glutamine-gamma-glutamyltransferase) (TGM3, AccessionNP_(—)003236.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TGM3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TGM3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TGM3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14294, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Transglutaminase 3(e polypeptide, protein-glutamine-gamma-glutamyltransferase) (TGM3,Accession NP_(—)003236.1), a gene which is cross-links structuralproteins and forms the cornified cell envelope. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TGM3.

The function of TGM3 has been established by previous studies. Kim etal. (1994) demonstrated that TGM3 is encoded by a gene of 42.8 kbcontaining 13 exons. Kim et al. (1994) compared the exon/intronorganization with that of the other transglutaminase genes and suggestedon this basis and on the basis of sequence homologies that TGM2 and TGM3belong to a branch of a phylogenetic tree distinct from othertransglutaminases. Using a combination of primer extension and PCR withdegenerate oligonucleotide primers based on the partial protein sequenceof guinea pig TGase3, Kim et al. (1993) isolated partial TGase3 cDNAsfrom newborn mouse and human foreskin epidermis. The authors used acombination of techniques to clone additional cDNAs corresponding to theentire coding regions of both human and mouse TGase3. The predictedproteins contain 692 amino acids and are 75% identical. Most of thesequence variation occurs in the vicinity of the proteolytic activationsite, which lies at the most flexible and hydrophilic region of themolecule. Kim et al. (1993) suggested that cleavage of this exposedflexible hinge region promotes a conformational change in the protein toa more compact form, resulting in activation of the enzyme. Whenexpressed in yeast cells, human TGase3 exhibited significanttransglutaminase activity. Northern blot analysis revealed that the2.9-kb TGase3 mRNA is expressed in human foreskin and in mouse epidermisand hair follicles. TGase3 expression in mammalian cells was regulatedby calcium, as with other late epidermal differentiation products suchas loricrin (OMIM Ref. No. 152445) and profilaggrin (OMIM Ref. No.135940), suggesting to the authors that TGase3 is responsible for thelater stages of cell envelope formation in the epidermis and hairfollicle.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kim, I.-G.; Lee, S.-C.; Lee, J.-H.; Yang, J.-M.; Chung, S.-I.; Steinert,P. M. : Structure and organization of the human transglutaminase 3 gene:evolutionary relationship to the transglutaminase family. J. Invest.Derm. 103:137-142, 1994; and

Kim, I.-G.; Gorman, J. J.; Park, S.-C.; Chung, S.-I.; Steinert, P. M.:The deduced sequence of the novel protransglutaminase E (TGase3) ofhuman and mouse. J. Biol. Chem. 268:12682-126.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TGM3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600238, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. THSD2 (Accession NP_(—)116173.2) is another GAM94 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. THSD2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTHSD2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of THSD2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of THSD2 (AccessionNP_(—)116173.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith THSD2.

Thiamine triphosphatase (THTPA, Accession NP_(—)077304.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. THTPA BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by THTPA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of THTPABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2304, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Thiaminetriphosphatase (THTPA, Accession NP_(—)077304.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with THTPA.

Transducin-like enhancer of split 1 (e(sp1) homolog, drosophila) (TLE1,Accession NP_(—)005068.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TLE1 BINDING SITE1 and TLE1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byTLE1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TLE1 BINDING SITE1 andTLE1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12325 and SEQ ID:2500respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Transducin-likeenhancer of split 1 (e(sp1) homolog, drosophila) (TLE1, AccessionNP_(—)005068.2), a gene which plays a role during epithelialdifferentiation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TLE1.

The function of TLE1 has been established by previous studies. Stifaniet al. (1992) described human homologs of Drosophila groucho protein;these were designated TLE for ‘transducin-like enhancer of split.’Miyasaka et al. (1993) reported the cDNA cloning, nucleotide and deducedamino acid sequencing, and tissue- specific expression of mouse andhuman TLE genes (also known as ESG for ‘enhancer of split groucho’). BySouthern blot analysis of genomic DNA from human/Chinese hamster somatichybrid cell lines, Miyasaka et al. (1993) mapped the human TLE1 gene tochromosome 9 and the TLE3 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 600190) to chromosome 15.Although they mapped the TLE3 gene to 15q22, Liu et al. (1996) foundthat the TLE1 and TLE2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601041) genes are organized in atandem array on 19p13.3. These assignments were determined byfluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). Liu et al. (1996) showed thatexpression of individual TLE genes correlated with immature epithelialcells that are progressing toward that terminally differentiated state,suggesting a role during epithelial differentiation. In both normaltissues and tissues resulting from incorrect or incomplete maturationevents (such as metaplastic and neoplastic transformations), TLEexpression was elevated and coincided with ‘Notch’ (OMIM Ref. No.190198) expression, implicating these molecules in the maintenance ofthe undifferentiated state in epithelial cells. By FISH, Liu et al.(1996) found a TLE-related gene on chromosome 9q22 and concluded that itrepresents a new TLE gene or a pseudogene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Miyasaka, H.; Choudhury, B. K.; Hou, E. W.; Li, S. S.-L.: Molecularcloning and expression of mouse and human cDNA encoding AES and ESGproteins with strong similarity to Drosophila enhancer of split grouchoprotein. Europ. J. Biochem. 216:343-352, 1993; and

Liu, Y.; Dehni, G.; Purcell, K. J.; Sokolow, J.; Carcangiu, M. L.;Artavanis- Tsakonas, S.; Stifani, S.: Epithelial expression andchromosomal location of human TLE genes: implications f.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TLE1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600189, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transmembrane 7 superfamily member 2 (TM7SF2, AccessionNP_(—)003264.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TM7SF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TM7SF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TM7SF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5692, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Transmembrane 7superfamily member 2 (TM7SF2, Accession NP_(—)003264.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TM7SF2.

Transmembrane, prostate androgen induced rna (TMEPAI, AccessionNP_(—)064567.2) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TMEPAI BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TMEPAI, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TMEPAI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11793, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Transmembrane,prostate androgen induced rna (TMEPAI, Accession NP_(—)064567.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TMEPAI.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 13b (TNFRSF13B,Accession NP_(—)036584.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF13B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF13B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF13B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17895, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 13b (TNFRSF13B, AccessionNP_(—)036584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF13B.

Trophoblast glycoprotein (TPBG, Accession NP_(—)006661.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TPBG BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TPBG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPBG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3490, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Trophoblastglycoprotein (TPBG, Accession NP_(—)006661.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TPBG.

Tripartite motif-containing 38 (TRIM38, Accession NP_(—)006346.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM38 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TRIM38, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM38BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19253, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 38 (TRIM38, Accession NP_(—)006346.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM38.

TRIM56 (Accession NP_(—)112223.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRIM56 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRIM56, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM56BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17780, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of TRIM56 (AccessionNP_(—)112223.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIM56.

TRIM56 (Accession XP_(—)168586.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRIM56 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRIM56, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM56BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17780, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of TRIM56 (AccessionXP_(—)168586.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIM56.

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 1(TRPM1, Accession NP_(—)002411.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRPM1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPM1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byTRPM1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPM1 BINDING SITE1 andTRPM1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13846 and SEQ ID:12837respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily m, member 1 (TRPM1, AccessionNP_(—)002411.2), a gene which is suggested to mediate calcium entry.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPM1.

The function of TRPM1 has been established by previous studies. Hunteret al. (1998) cloned the human melastatin cDNA from a retina cDNAlibrary. The gene encodes a 1,533-amino acid polypeptide with homologyto members of the transient receptor potential (Trp) family of calciumchannels (see OMIM Ref. No. TRPC1; 602343). They also cloned the mousemelastatin genomic region and found that the promoter contains 4consensus binding sites for the microphthalmia-associated transcriptionfactor (MITF; 156845). One of these binding sites is an M box, a motifshared by the tyrosinase pigmentation genes (see OMIM Ref. No. TYRP1;115501). Xu et al. (2001) found that TRPM1 mediates Ca(2+) entry whenexpressed in HEK293 cells. They found that a short form of TRPM1interacts directly with and suppresses the activity of full-lengthTRPM1, possibly by inhibiting translocation of the full-length form tothe plasma membrane. Using differential display analysis, Fang andSetaluri (2000) found TRPM1 among genes overexpressed in pigmentedmetastatic human melanoma cells treated with the differentiation inducerhexamethylene bisacetamide (HMBA). They found multiple shorttranscripts, from both the 5-prime and 3-prime ends of TRPM1, inmelanocytes and pigmented metastatic melanoma cell lines. They found thefull-length 5.4-kb transcript only in melanocytes. Northern blot andRT-PCR analysis demonstrated that HMBA treatment upregulates expressionof the full-length and a 5-prime short form of TRPM1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hunter, J. J.; Shao, J.; Smutko, J. S.; Dussault, B. J.; Nagle, D. L.;Woolf, E. A.; Holmgren, L. M.; Moore, K. J.; Shyjan, A. W.: Chromosomallocalization and genomic characterization of the mouse melastatin gene(Mlsn1). Genomics 54:116-123, 1998; and

Xu, X. Z.; Moebius, F.; Gill, D. L.; Montell, C.: Regulation ofmelastatin, a TRP- related protein, through interaction with acytoplasmic isoform. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 98:10692-10697, 20.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRPM1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603576, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily m,member 3 (TRPM3, Accession NP_(—)079247.2) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TRPM3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRPM3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPM3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13071, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily m, member 3 (TRPM3, AccessionNP_(—)079247.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPM3.

Txk tyrosine kinase (TXK, Accession NP_(—)003319.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TXK BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TXK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TXK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19521, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Txk tyrosine kinase(TXK, Accession NP_(—)003319.1), a gene which is a non-receptor proteintyrosine kinase and a member of the Tec subfamily of Src kinases.Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TXK.

The function of TXK has been established by previous studies. TXKexpression is restricted to the Th1/Th0 subset of T lymphocytes withgamma-interferon (IFNG; 147570)-producing potential. By immunoblotanalysis, Takeba et al. (2002) showed that TXK binds to the IFNGpromoter in the region -53 to - 39 bp from the transcription start site,a site distinct from previously characterized IFNG promoter bindinglocations. Luciferase reporter analysis indicated that phosphorylatedTXK enhances IFNG transcriptional activity severalfold. Comparativesequence analysis established that this DNA-binding motif is conservednot only across mammalian species but also among human Th1cell-associated protein genes, e.g., CCR5 (OMIM Ref. No. 601373) and TNF(OMIM Ref. No. 191160). Takeba et al. (2002) proposed that TXK acts as aTh1 cell-specific transcription factor

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of TXK. Byhomologous recombination, Schaeffer et al. (1999) disrupted the Rlk genein mice. Heterozygotes were completely normal. Homozygous null Rlk miceshowed increased amounts of Itk mRNA. The authors hypothesized thatupregulation of related Tec kinases may partially compensate for thelack of Rlk. Schaeffer et al. (1999) therefore generated Rlk -/- Itk -/-mice by interbreeding. Itk-deficient mice have reduced numbers of matureT cells, particularly CD4+ cells, causing a decreased CD4- to - CD8ratio. Rlk -/- Itk -/- mutants, however, had normal T cell numbers. BothCD4+ and CD8+ cell numbers are increased relative to Itk -/- mice. Thepersistent abnormal ratio of CD4+ to CD8+ cells suggested an alteredregulation of lymphoid development and homeostasis in the doublemutants. The double mutants had marked defects in T-cell receptorresponses including proliferation, cytokine production, and apoptosis invitro and adaptive immune responses to Toxoplasma gondii in vivo.Molecular events immediately downstream from the T-cell receptor wereintact in Rlk -/- Itk -/- cells, but intermediate events includinginositol trisphosphate production, calcium mobilization, andmitogen-activated protein kinase activation were impaired, establishingTec kinases as critical regulators of T-cell receptor signaling requiredfor phospholipase C-gamma activation

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for TXK isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Takeba, Y.; Nagafuchi, H.; Takeno, M.; Kashiwakura, J.; Suzuki, N.: Txk,a member of nonreceptor tyrosine kinase of Tec family, acts as a Th1cell-specific transcription factor and regulates IFN-gamma genetranscription. J. Immun. 168:2365-2370, 2002; and

Schaeffer, E. M.; Debnath, J.; Yap, G.; McVicar, D.; Liao, X. C.;Littman, D. R.; Sher, A.; Varmus, H. E.; Lenardo, M. J.; Schwartzberg,P. L.: Requirement for Tec kinases Rlk and Itk in.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TXK are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600058, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ubiquitin-activating enzyme e1 (a1s9t and bn75 temperaturesensitivity complementing) (UBE1, Accession NP_(—)003325.2) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBE1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by UBE1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof UBE1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2682, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-activating enzyme e1 (a1s9t and bn75 temperature sensitivitycomplementing) (UBE1, Accession NP_(—)003325.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UBE1.

Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2, j1 (ubc6 homolog, yeast) (UBE2J1,Accession NP_(—)057105.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UBE2J1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by UBE2J1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBE2J1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19768, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2, j1 (ubc6 homolog, yeast) (UBE2J1,Accession NP_(—)057105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UBE2J1.

Upstream transcription factor 1 (USF1, Accession NP_(—)009053.1) isanother GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USF1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by USF1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of USF1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17504, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Upstreamtranscription factor 1 (USF1, Accession NP_(—)009053.1), a gene which isa member of the helix-loop-helix group of regulatory proteins and bindsto DNA as a dimer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith USF1.

The function of USF1 has been established by previous studies. Theupstream stimulatory factor is a ubiquitously expressed cellulartranscription factor that binds to a symmetrical DNA sequence that isfound in a variety of viral and cellular promoters. Purified USFconsists of 2 related polypeptides of 43 and 44 kD (USF2; 600390).Microsequence analysis of purified USF protein allowed the cloning ofthe USF gene (Gregor et al., 1990). Hosts and pathogens evolve variousresponses for controlling infection and evading destruction,respectively. Using column chromatography, Zhong et al. (2001)identified a factor in Chlamydia trachomatis, the causative organism oftrachoma and chronic urogenital infection, that degrades thetranscription factors RFX5 (OMIM Ref. No. 601863) and USF1. Thedegradation of these host factors correlates with the suppression of MHCclass I and class II antigen expression in infected cells, therebysuppressing the host immune response.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gregor, P. D.; Sawadogo, M.; Roeder, R. G.: The adenovirus major latetranscription factor USF is a member of the helix-loop-helix group ofregulatory proteins and binds to DNA as a dimer. Genes Dev. 4:1730-1740,1990; and

Zhong, G.; Fan, P.; Ji, H.; Dong, F.; Huang, Y.: Identification of achlamydial protease-like activity factor responsible for the degradationof host transcription factors. J. Exp. Med.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of USF1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 191523, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ubiquitin specific protease 14 (trna-guaninetransglycosylase) (USP14, Accession NP_(—)005142.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USP14 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby USP14, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of USP14 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1660, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin specificprotease 14 (trna-guanine transglycosylase) (USP14, AccessionNP_(—)005142.1), a gene which is similar to ubiquitin-specific cysteine(thiol) proteases and tRNA-guanine transglycosylase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with USP14.

The function of USP14 has been established by previous studies. UsingTgt purified from rabbit erythrocytes, Deshpande et al. (1996) measuredsignificant tRNA-guanine transglycosylase activity. Noting significantsequence similarity between Tgt and the deubiquitinating enzyme family,they proposed that Tgt may act as a signal to link deficiency of thetransglycosylase product, queuosine, to the ubiquitin- dependentproteolytic pathway for the removal of abnormal or inappropriatelyexpressed proteins. The International Radiation Hybrid MappingConsortium mapped the USP14 gene to chromosome 18 (SJGC-11272). Wilsonet al. (2002) stated that 2 human neurologic disorders possiblyinvolving alterations of synaptic function map to 18p near USP14: majoraffective disorder-1 (MAFD1; 125480) and schizophrenia disorder 8(SCZD8; 603206).

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of USP14.Mice that are homozygous with respect to the spontaneous mutation ax(J)in the ataxia (ax) gene develop severe tremors by 2 to 3 weeks of agefollowed by hindlimb paralysis and death by 6 to 10 weeks of age. Wilsonet al. (2002) showed that ax encodes Usp14, one of the large family ofcysteine proteases that specifically feed ubiquitin conjugates. AlthoughUsp14 can cleave a ubiquitin-tagged protein in vitro, it is unable toprocess polyubiquitin, which is belived to be associated with theprotein aggregates seen in Parkinson disease, spinocerebellar ataxiatype 1 (SCA1; 164400), and gracile axonal dystrophy (GAD) in mice. Thephysiologic substrate of Usp14 may therefore contain a monoubiquitinside chain, the removal of which would regulate processes such asprotein localization and protein activity. Expression of Usp14 isaltered in homozygous ax(J) mice as a result of the insertion of anintracisternal A particle (IAP) into intron 5 of Usp14. In contrast toother neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson disease and SCA1 inhumans and GAD in mice, neither ubiquitin-positive protein aggregatesnor neuronal cell loss was detectable in the CNS of ax(J) mice. Instead,these mice had defects in synaptic transmission in both the central andperipheral nervous systems. These results suggested that ubiquitinproteases are important in regulating synaptic activity in mammals.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for USP14 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Deshpande, K. L.; Seubert, P. H.; Tillman, D. M.; Farkas, W. R.; Katze,J. R.: Cloning and characterization of cDNA encoding the rabbittRNA-guanine transglycosylase 60-kilodalton subunit. Arch. Biochem.Biophys. 326:1-7, 1996; and

Wilson, S. M.; Bhattacharyy, B.; Rachel, R. A.; Coppola, V.; Tessarollo,L.; Householder, D. B.; Fletcher, C. F.; Miller, R. J.; Copeland, N. G.;Jenkins, N. A.: Synaptic defects in at.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of USP14 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607274, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Vitamin d (1,25- dihydroxyvitamin d3) receptor (VDR,Accession NP_(—)000367.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VDR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VDR, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of VDR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5451, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Vitamin d(1,25-dihydroxyvitamin d3) receptor (VDR, Accession NP_(—)000367.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with VDR.

Vascular endothelial growth factor b (VEGFB, Accession NP_(—)003368.1)is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VEGFBBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by VEGFB, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofVEGFB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20042, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Vascularendothelial growth factor b (VEGFB, Accession NP_(—)003368.1), a genewhich is a growth factor for endothelial cells. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with VEGFB.

The function of VEGFB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. VGLL2 (AccessionNP_(—)703154.1) is another GAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VGLL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VGLL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of VGLL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1486, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of VGLL2 (AccessionNP_(—)703154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VGLL2.

Vanin 1 (VNN1, Accession NP_(—)004657.1) is another GAM94 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. VNN1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VNN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VNN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Vanin 1 (VNN1,Accession NP_(—)004657.1), a gene which may regulate steps in thymushoming and play a role in mammalian sexual development. Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with VNN1.

The function of VNN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1. Vacuolar proteinsorting 41 (yeast) (VPS41, Accession NP_(—)055211.1) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VPS41 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by VPS41, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof VPS41 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18763, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Vacuolar proteinsorting 41 (yeast) (VPS41, Accession NP_(—)055211.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with VPS41.

WDFY2 (Accession NP_(—)443182.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WDFY2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WDFY2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WDFY2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9273, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of WDFY2 (AccessionNP_(—)443182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WDFY2.

WDR22 (Accession XP_(—)031102.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WDR22 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WDR22,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WDR22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14695, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of WDR22 (AccessionXP_(—)031102.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WDR22.

Wd repeat domain 9 (WDR9, Accession NP_(—)061836.2) is another GAM94target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WDR9 BINDING SITE1 and WDR9BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WDR9, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of WDR9 BINDING SITE1 and WDR9 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:16206 and SEQ ID:2792 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Wd repeat domain 9(WDR9, Accession NP_(—)061836.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with WDR9.

Tryptophan rich basic protein (WRB, Accession NP_(—)004618.2) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WRB BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby WRB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WRB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Tryptophan richbasic protein (WRB, Accession NP_(—)004618.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with WRB.

ZFHX2 (Accession XP_(—)033370.7) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFHX2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFHX2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFHX2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3631, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of ZFHX2 (AccessionXP_(—)033370.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFHX2.

ZIC4 (Accession NP_(—)115529.2) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZIC4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZIC4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ZIC4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4435, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of ZIC4 (AccessionNP_(—)115529.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZIC4.

Zinc finger protein 228 (ZNF228, Accession NP_(—)037512.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF228 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF228, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF228BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17645, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein228 (ZNF228, Accession NP_(—)037512.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF228.

Zinc finger protein 347 (ZNF347, Accession NP_(—)115973.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF347 BINDING SITE1through ZNF347 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by ZNF347, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZNF347 BINDING SITE1 through ZNF347 BINDING SITE3,designated SEQ ID:13718, SEQ ID:6828 and SEQ ID:17666 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein347 (ZNF347, Accession NP_(—)115973.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF347.

Zinc finger protein 396 (ZNF396, Accession NP_(—)665699.1) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF396 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF396, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF396BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12937, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein396 (ZNF396, Accession NP_(—)665699.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF396.

ZNF409 (Accession NP_(—)055709.1) is another GAM94 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF409 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF409,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF409 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18512, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM94 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of ZNF409 (AccessionNP_(—)055709.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM94 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF409.

Zinc finger protein 83 (hpf1) (ZNF83, Accession NP_060770.2) is anotherGAM94 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF83 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF83, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF83BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5124, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM94 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:332.

Another function of GAM94 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein83 (hpf1) (ZNF83, Accession NP_(—)060770.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM94 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF83.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 95 (GAM95), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM95 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM95 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM95 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM95 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM95 gene encodes a GAM95 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM95 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM95precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:104, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:104is located at position 23786019 relative to chromosome 19.

GAM95 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM95 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM95 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM95 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM95 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:104, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM95folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM95 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM95 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM95 RNA is designated SEQID:273, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM95 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM95 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM95 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM95 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM95target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM95 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM95 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM95 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM95 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM95 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM95 target RNA into GAM95 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM95 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM95 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM95 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM95 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM95 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM95 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM95 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM95 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM95 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM95 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

LOC131000 (Accession) is a GAM95 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LOC131000 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC131000, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC131000 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17288,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM95 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:273.

A function of GAM95 is therefore inhibition of LOC131000 (Accession ).Accordingly, utilities of GAM95 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LOC131000.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 96 (GAM96), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM96 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM96 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM96 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM96 gene encodes a GAM96 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM96 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:121, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:121is located at position 60893521 relative to chromosome 17.

GAM96 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM96 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM96 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM96 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM96 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:121, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM96folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM96 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA is designated SEQID:394, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM96 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM96 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM96target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM96 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM96 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM96 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM96 target RNA into GAM96 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM96 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM96 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM96 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM96 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM96 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM96 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM96 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM96 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family a (abc1), member 1 (ABCA1, AccessionNP_(—)005493.2) is a GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ABCA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ABCA1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofABCA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14553, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

A function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Atp-binding cassette,sub-family a (abc1), member 1 (ABCA1, Accession NP_(—)005493.2), a genewhich camp-dependent and sulfonylurea-sensitive anion transporter. andtherefore is associated with Tangier disease (high density lipoproteindeficiency type i ). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Tangier disease (high density lipoproteindeficiency type i ), and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ABCA1.

The function of ABCA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Atp-binding cassette,sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 1 (ABCC1, Accession NP_(—)004987.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABCC1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCC1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ABCC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3827, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 1 (ABCC1, AccessionNP_(—)004987.1), a gene which may participate directly in the activetransport of drugs into subcellular organelles or influence drugdistribution indirectly. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ABCC1.

The function of ABCC1 has been established by previous studies. Cole etal. (1992) identified a transporter protein whose gene is overexpressedin a multidrug- resistant variant of the small cell lung cancer cellline NCI-H69. Unlike most tumor cell lines that are resistant tomultiple chemotherapeutic agents, it did not overexpress thetransmembrane transport protein P-glycoprotein (MDR1; 171050). Cole etal. (1992) isolated cDNA clones corresponding to mRNAs overexpressed inthe resistant H69 cells. One cDNA hybridized to an mRNA of 7.8 to 8.2 kbthat was expressed 100- to 200-fold higher in the resistant cells thanin the drug-sensitive H69 cells. Overexpression was associated withamplification of the cognate gene. The cDNA contained a single openreading frame of 1,522 amino acids encoding a protein that theydesignated MRP, for ‘multidrug resistance-associated protein.’ Databaseanalyses demonstrated similarities in primary sequence to the adenosinetriphosphate (ATP)-binding cassette (ABC) superfamily of transportsystems. Included in this superfamily are the genes for MDR1 and for thecystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR; 602421).Northern blot analysis readily detected MRP transcripts in lung, testis,and peripheral blood mononuclear cells; MRP transcripts were below thelevel of detection in placenta, brain, kidney, salivary gland, uterus,liver, and spleen. By isotopic in situ hybridization, Cole et al. (1992)mapped the MRP1 gene to chromosome 16p13.1. Grant et al. (1997) locatedthe MRP1 gene close to the short arm breakpoint of the pericentricinversion associated with the M4Eo subclass of acute myeloid leukemiaand on the telomeric side of the MYH11 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 160745).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cole, S. P. C.; Bhardwaj, G.; Gerlach, J. H.; Mackie, J. E.; Grant, C.E.; Almquist, K. C.; Stewart, A. J.; Kurz, E. U.; Duncan, A. M. V.;Deeley, R. G.: Overexpression of a transporter gene in amultidrug-resistant human lung cancer cell line. Science 258:1650-1654,1992; and

Grant, C. E.; Kurz, E. U.; Cole, S. P. C.; Deeley, R. G.: Analysis ofthe intron- exon organization of the human multidrug-resistance proteingene (MRP) and alternative splicing of its m.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ABCC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 158343, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Atp-binding cassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 1(ABCC1, Accession NP_(—)063956.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ABCC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3827, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 1 (ABCC1, AccessionNP_(—)063956.1), a gene which may participate directly in the activetransport of drugs into subcellular organelles or influence drugdistribution indirectly. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ABCC1.

The function of ABCC1 has been established by previous studies. Cole etal. (1992) identified a transporter protein whose gene is overexpressedin a multidrug- resistant variant of the small cell lung cancer cellline NCI-H69. Unlike most tumor cell lines that are resistant tomultiple chemotherapeutic agents, it did not overexpress thetransmembrane transport protein P-glycoprotein (MDR1; 171050). Cole etal. (1992) isolated cDNA clones corresponding to mRNAs overexpressed inthe resistant H69 cells. One cDNA hybridized to an mRNA of 7.8 to 8.2 kbthat was expressed 100- to 200-fold higher in the resistant cells thanin the drug-sensitive H69 cells. Overexpression was associated withamplification of the cognate gene. The cDNA contained a single openreading frame of 1,522 amino acids encoding a protein that theydesignated MRP, for ‘multidrug resistance-associated protein.’ Databaseanalyses demonstrated similarities in primary sequence to the adenosinetriphosphate (ATP)-binding cassette (ABC) superfamily of transportsystems. Included in this superfamily are the genes for MDR1 and for thecystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR; 602421).Northern blot analysis readily detected MRP transcripts in lung, testis,and peripheral blood mononuclear cells; MRP transcripts were below thelevel of detection in placenta, brain, kidney, salivary gland, uterus,liver, and spleen. By isotopic in situ hybridization, Cole et al. (1992)mapped the MRP1 gene to chromosome 16p13.1. Grant et al. (1997) locatedthe MRP1 gene close to the short arm breakpoint of the pericentricinversion associated with the M4Eo subclass of acute myeloid leukemiaand on the telomeric side of the MYH11 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 160745).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cole, S. P. C.; Bhardwaj, G.; Gerlach, J. H.; Mackie, J. E.; Grant, C.E.; Almquist, K. C.; Stewart, A. J.; Kurz, E. U.; Duncan, A. M. V.;Deeley, R. G.: Overexpression of a transporter gene in amultidrug-resistant human lung cancer cell line. Science 258:1650-1654,1992; and

Grant, C. E.; Kurz, E. U.; Cole, S. P. C.; Deeley, R. G.: Analysis ofthe intron- exon organization of the human multidrug-resistance proteingene (MRP) and alternative splicing of its m.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ABCC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 158343, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Atp-binding cassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 1(ABCC1, Accession NP_(—)063955.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ABCC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3827, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 1 (ABCC1, AccessionNP_(—)063955.1), a gene which may participate directly in the activetransport of drugs into subcellular organelles or influence drugdistribution indirectly. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ABCC1.

The function of ABCC1 has been established by previous studies. Cole etal. (1992) identified a transporter protein whose gene is overexpressedin a multidrug- resistant variant of the small cell lung cancer cellline NCI-H69. Unlike most tumor cell lines that are resistant tomultiple chemotherapeutic agents, it did not overexpress thetransmembrane transport protein P-glycoprotein (MDR1; 171050). Cole etal. (1992) isolated cDNA clones corresponding to mRNAs overexpressed inthe resistant H69 cells. One cDNA hybridized to an mRNA of 7.8 to 8.2 kbthat was expressed 100- to 200-fold higher in the resistant cells thanin the drug-sensitive H69 cells. Overexpression was associated withamplification of the cognate gene. The cDNA contained a single openreading frame of 1,522 amino acids encoding a protein that theydesignated MRP, for ‘multidrug resistance-associated protein.’ Databaseanalyses demonstrated similarities in primary sequence to the adenosinetriphosphate (ATP)-binding cassette (ABC) superfamily of transportsystems. Included in this superfamily are the genes for MDR1 and for thecystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR; 602421).Northern blot analysis readily detected MRP transcripts in lung, testis,and peripheral blood mononuclear cells; MRP transcripts were below thelevel of detection in placenta, brain, kidney, salivary gland, uterus,liver, and spleen. By isotopic in situ hybridization, Cole et al. (1992)mapped the MRP1 gene to chromosome 16p13.1. Grant et al. (1997) locatedthe MRP1 gene close to the short arm breakpoint of the pericentricinversion associated with the M4Eo subclass of acute myeloid leukemiaand on the telomeric side of the MYH11 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 160745).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cole, S. P. C.; Bhardwaj, G.; Gerlach, J. H.; Mackie, J. E.; Grant, C.E.; Almquist, K. C.; Stewart, A. J.; Kurz, E. U.; Duncan, A. M. V.;Deeley, R. G.: Overexpression of a transporter gene in amultidrug-resistant human lung cancer cell line. Science 258:1650-1654,1992; and

Grant, C. E.; Kurz, E. U.; Cole, S. P. C.; Deeley, R. G.: Analysis ofthe intron- exon organization of the human multidrug-resistance proteingene (MRP) and alternative splicing of its m.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ABCC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 158343, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Atp-binding cassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 1(ABCC1, Accession NP_(—)063957.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ABCC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3827, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 1 (ABCC1, AccessionNP_(—)063957.1), a gene which may participate directly in the activetransport of drugs into subcellular organelles or influence drugdistribution indirectly. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ABCC1.

The function of ABCC1 has been established by previous studies. Cole etal. (1992) identified a transporter protein whose gene is overexpressedin a multidrug- resistant variant of the small cell lung cancer cellline NCI-H69. Unlike most tumor cell lines that are resistant tomultiple chemotherapeutic agents, it did not overexpress thetransmembrane transport protein P-glycoprotein (MDR1; 171050). Cole etal. (1992) isolated cDNA clones corresponding to mRNAs overexpressed inthe resistant H69 cells. One cDNA hybridized to an mRNA of 7.8 to 8.2 kbthat was expressed 100- to 200-fold higher in the resistant cells thanin the drug-sensitive H69 cells. Overexpression was associated withamplification of the cognate gene. The cDNA contained a single openreading frame of 1,522 amino acids encoding a protein that theydesignated MRP, for ‘multidrug resistance-associated protein.’ Databaseanalyses demonstrated similarities in primary sequence to the adenosinetriphosphate (ATP)-binding cassette (ABC) superfamily of transportsystems. Included in this superfamily are the genes for MDR1 and for thecystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR; 602421).Northern blot analysis readily detected MRP transcripts in lung, testis,and peripheral blood mononuclear cells; MRP transcripts were below thelevel of detection in placenta, brain, kidney, salivary gland, uterus,liver, and spleen. By isotopic in situ hybridization, Cole et al. (1992)mapped the MRP1 gene to chromosome 16p13.1. Grant et al. (1997) locatedthe MRP1 gene close to the short arm breakpoint of the pericentricinversion associated with the M4Eo subclass of acute myeloid leukemiaand on the telomeric side of the MYH11 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 160745).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cole, S. P. C.; Bhardwaj, G.; Gerlach, J. H.; Mackie, J. E.; Grant, C.E.; Almquist, K. C.; Stewart, A. J.; Kurz, E. U.; Duncan, A. M. V.;Deeley, R. G.: Overexpression of a transporter gene in amultidrug-resistant human lung cancer cell line. Science 258:1650-1654,1992; and

Grant, C. E.; Kurz, E. U.; Cole, S. P. C.; Deeley, R. G.: Analysis ofthe intron- exon organization of the human multidrug-resistance proteingene (MRP) and alternative splicing of its m.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ABCC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 158343, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Atp-binding cassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 1(ABCC1, Accession NP_(—)063954.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ABCC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3827, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 1 (ABCC1, AccessionNP_(—)063954.1), a gene which may participate directly in the activetransport of drugs into subcellular organelles or influence drugdistribution indirectly. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ABCC1.

The function of ABCC1 has been established by previous studies. Cole etal. (1992) identified a transporter protein whose gene is overexpressedin a multidrug- resistant variant of the small cell lung cancer cellline NCI-H69. Unlike most tumor cell lines that are resistant tomultiple chemotherapeutic agents, it did not overexpress thetransmembrane transport protein P-glycoprotein (MDR1; 171050). Cole etal. (1992) isolated cDNA clones corresponding to mRNAs overexpressed inthe resistant H69 cells. One cDNA hybridized to an mRNA of 7.8 to 8.2 kbthat was expressed 100- to 200-fold higher in the resistant cells thanin the drug-sensitive H69 cells. Overexpression was associated withamplification of the cognate gene. The cDNA contained a single openreading frame of 1,522 amino acids encoding a protein that theydesignated MRP, for ‘multidrug resistance-associated protein.’ Databaseanalyses demonstrated similarities in primary sequence to the adenosinetriphosphate (ATP)-binding cassette (ABC) superfamily of transportsystems. Included in this superfamily are the genes for MDR1 and for thecystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR; 602421).Northern blot analysis readily detected MRP transcripts in lung, testis,and peripheral blood mononuclear cells; MRP transcripts were below thelevel of detection in placenta, brain, kidney, salivary gland, uterus,liver, and spleen. By isotopic in situ hybridization, Cole et al. (1992)mapped the MRP1 gene to chromosome 16p13.1. Grant et al. (1997) locatedthe MRP1 gene close to the short arm breakpoint of the pericentricinversion associated with the M4Eo subclass of acute myeloid leukemiaand on the telomeric side of the MYH11 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 160745).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cole, S. P. C.; Bhardwaj, G.; Gerlach, J. H.; Mackie, J. E.; Grant, C.E.; Almquist, K. C.; Stewart, A. J.; Kurz, E. U.; Duncan, A. M. V.;Deeley, R. G.: Overexpression of a transporter gene in amultidrug-resistant human lung cancer cell line. Science 258:1650-1654,1992; and

Grant, C. E.; Kurz, E. U.; Cole, S. P. C.; Deeley, R. G.: Analysis ofthe intron- exon organization of the human multidrug-resistance proteingene (MRP) and alternative splicing of its m.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ABCC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 158343, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Atp-binding cassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 1(ABCC1, Accession NP_(—)063953.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ABCC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3827, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 1 (ABCC1, AccessionNP_(—)063953.1), a gene which may participate directly in the activetransport of drugs into subcellular organelles or influence drugdistribution indirectly. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ABCC1.

The function of ABCC1 has been established by previous studies. Cole etal. (1992) identified a transporter protein whose gene is overexpressedin a multidrug- resistant variant of the small cell lung cancer cellline NCI-H69. Unlike most tumor cell lines that are resistant tomultiple chemotherapeutic agents, it did not overexpress thetransmembrane transport protein P-glycoprotein (MDR1; 171050). Cole etal. (1992) isolated cDNA clones corresponding to mRNAs overexpressed inthe resistant H69 cells. One cDNA hybridized to an mRNA of 7.8 to 8.2 kbthat was expressed 100- to 200-fold higher in the resistant cells thanin the drug-sensitive H69 cells. Overexpression was associated withamplification of the cognate gene. The cDNA contained a single openreading frame of 1,522 amino acids encoding a protein that theydesignated MRP, for ‘multidrug resistance-associated protein.’ Databaseanalyses demonstrated similarities in primary sequence to the adenosinetriphosphate (ATP)-binding cassette (ABC) superfamily of transportsystems. Included in this superfamily are the genes for MDR1 and for thecystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR; 602421).Northern blot analysis readily detected MRP transcripts in lung, testis,and peripheral blood mononuclear cells; MRP transcripts were below thelevel of detection in placenta, brain, kidney, salivary gland, uterus,liver, and spleen. By isotopic in situ hybridization, Cole et al. (1992)mapped the MRP1 gene to chromosome 16p13.1. Grant et al. (1997) locatedthe MRP1 gene close to the short arm breakpoint of the pericentricinversion associated with the M4Eo subclass of acute myeloid leukemiaand on the telomeric side of the MYH11 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 160745).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cole, S. P. C.; Bhardwaj, G.; Gerlach, J. H.; Mackie, J. E.; Grant, C.E.; Almquist, K. C.; Stewart, A. J.; Kurz, E. U.; Duncan, A. M. V.;Deeley, R. G.: Overexpression of a transporter gene in amultidrug-resistant human lung cancer cell line. Science 258:1650-1654,1992; and

Grant, C. E.; Kurz, E. U.; Cole, S. P. C.; Deeley, R. G.: Analysis ofthe intron- exon organization of the human multidrug-resistance proteingene (MRP) and alternative splicing of its m.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ABCC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 158343, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Atp-binding cassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 1(ABCC1, Accession NP_(—)063915.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ABCC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3827, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 1 (ABCC1, AccessionNP_(—)063915.1), a gene which may participate directly in the activetransport of drugs into subcellular organelles or influence drugdistribution indirectly. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ABCC1.

The function of ABCC1 has been established by previous studies. Cole etal. (1992) identified a transporter protein whose gene is overexpressedin a multidrug- resistant variant of the small cell lung cancer cellline NCI-H69. Unlike most tumor cell lines that are resistant tomultiple chemotherapeutic agents, it did not overexpress thetransmembrane transport protein P-glycoprotein (MDR1; 171050). Cole etal. (1992) isolated cDNA clones corresponding to mRNAs overexpressed inthe resistant H69 cells. One cDNA hybridized to an mRNA of 7.8 to 8.2 kbthat was expressed 100- to 200-fold higher in the resistant cells thanin the drug-sensitive H69 cells. Overexpression was associated withamplification of the cognate gene. The cDNA contained a single openreading frame of 1,522 amino acids encoding a protein that theydesignated MRP, for ‘multidrug resistance-associated protein.’ Databaseanalyses demonstrated similarities in primary sequence to the adenosinetriphosphate (ATP)-binding cassette (ABC) superfamily of transportsystems. Included in this superfamily are the genes for MDR1 and for thecystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR; 602421).Northern blot analysis readily detected MRP transcripts in lung, testis,and peripheral blood mononuclear cells; MRP transcripts were below thelevel of detection in placenta, brain, kidney, salivary gland, uterus,liver, and spleen. By isotopic in situ hybridization, Cole et al. (1992)mapped the MRP1 gene to chromosome 16p13.1. Grant et al. (1997) locatedthe MRP1 gene close to the short arm breakpoint of the pericentricinversion associated with the M4Eo subclass of acute myeloid leukemiaand on the telomeric side of the MYH11 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 160745).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cole, S. P. C.; Bhardwaj, G.; Gerlach, J. H.; Mackie, J. E.; Grant, C.E.; Almquist, K. C.; Stewart, A. J.; Kurz, E. U.; Duncan, A. M. V.;Deeley, R. G.: Overexpression of a transporter gene in amultidrug-resistant human lung cancer cell line. Science 258:1650-1654,1992; and

Grant, C. E.; Kurz, E. U.; Cole, S. P. C.; Deeley, R. G.: Analysis ofthe intron- exon organization of the human multidrug-resistance proteingene (MRP) and alternative splicing of its m.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ABCC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 158343, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Actin binding lim protein 1 (ABLIM1, AccessionNP_(—)006711.2) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ABLIM1 BINDING SITE1 and ABLIM1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ABLIM1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABLIM1BINDING SITE1 and ABLIM1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1918 and SEQID:13766 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Actin binding limprotein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006711.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABLIM1.

Actin binding lim protein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006710.2) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABLIM1 BINDINGSITE1 and ABLIM1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABLIM1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABLIM1 BINDING SITE1 andABLIM1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13766 and SEQ ID:1918respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Actin binding limprotein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006710.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABLIM1.

Actin binding lim protein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006711.2) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABLIM1 BINDINGSITE1 and ABLIM1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABLIM1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABLIM1 BINDING SITE1 andABLIM1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13766 and SEQ ID:1918respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Actin binding limprotein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006711.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABLIM1.

Adenylate cyclase 6 (ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)056085.1) is another GAM96target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCY6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ADCY6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADCY6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8443, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase 6(ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)056085.1), a gene which this a membrane-bound,ca(2+)-inhibitable adenylyl cyclase (by similarity). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADCY6.

The function of ADCY6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.2. Adenylate cyclase 6(ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)066193.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ADCY6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ADCY6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADCY6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8443, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase 6(ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)066193.1), a gene which this a membrane-bound,ca(2+)-inhibitable adenylyl cyclase (by similarity). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADCY6.

The function of ADCY6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.2. A kinase (prka) anchorprotein 13 (AKAP13, Accession NP_(—)658913.1) is another GAM96 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AKAP13 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by AKAP13, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AKAP13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13225, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of A kinase (prka)anchor protein 13 (AKAP13, Accession NP_(—)658913.1), a gene whichregulates subcellular localization of type II cAMP-dependent PKA.Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AKAP13.

The function of AKAP13 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM54.1. A kinase (prka) anchorprotein 13 (AKAP13, Accession NP_(—)009131.2) is another GAM96 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AKAP13 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by AKAP13, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AKAP13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13225, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of A kinase (prka)anchor protein 13 (AKAP13, Accession NP_(—)009131.2), a gene whichregulates subcellular localization of type II cAMP-dependent PKA.Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AKAP13.

The function of AKAP13 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM54.1. A kinase (prka) anchorprotein 13 (AKAP13, Accession NP_(—)006729.4) is another GAM96 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AKAP13 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by AKAP13, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AKAP13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13225, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of A kinase (prka)anchor protein 13 (AKAP13, Accession NP_(—)006729.4), a gene whichregulates subcellular localization of type II cAMP-dependent PKA.Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AKAP13.

The function of AKAP13 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM54.1. Aldehyde dehydrogenase1 family, member a3 (ALDH1A3, Accession NP_(—)000684.1) is another GAM96target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALDH1A3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ALDH1A3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALDH1A3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9790, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 1 family, member a3 (ALDH1A3, Accession NP_(—)000684.1), agene which plays a major role in the detoxification of aldehydesgenerated by alcohol metabolism and lipid peroxidation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH1A3.

The function of ALDH1A3 has been established by previous studies. Hsu etal. (1994) identified and characterized the ALDH6 gene. The existence ofthis unique ALDH isozyme in human saliva and its polymorphism hadpreviously been demonstrated. The ALDH6 cDNA is 3,457 bp long andcontains an open reading frame encoding 512 amino acids. The deducedamino acid sequence shows that the protein is larger than human liverALDH1 (OMIM Ref. No. 100640) by 11 residues at the N terminus, and thedegree of identity between the 2 isozymes is 70% with an alignment of500 amino acid residues. Northern blot analysis demonstrated that theALDH6 gene is expressed at low levels in many tissues and at higherlevels in salivary gland, stomach, and kidney. By in situ hybridizationof chick and mouse embryos, Grun et al. (2000) demonstrated expressionof Aldh1a3 in the developing sensory neuroepithelia of the ey, nose, andear, and in discreet sites within the central nervous system. Expressionof chick Aldh1a3 in a human choriocarcinoma cell line conferredincreased sensitivity to retinol in a retinoic acid receptor (see OMIMRef. No. 180240)- dependent reporter assay. GENE STRUCTURE Hsu et al.(1994) determined that the ALDH6 gene spans about 37 kb and contains 13exons. Putative TATA and CCAAT boxes and Sp1 binding sites were found inthe 5-prime upstream region of the gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Grun, F.; Hirose, Y.; Kawauchi, S.; Ogura, T.; Umesono, K.: Aldehydedehydrogenase 6, a cytosolic retinaldehyde dehydrogenase prominentlyexpressed in sensory neuroepithelia during development. J. Biol. Chem.275:41210-41218, 2000; and

Hsu, L. C.; Chang, W.-C.; Hiraoka, L.; Hsieh, C.-L.: Molecular cloning,genomic organization, and chromosomal localization of an additionalhuman aldehyde dehydrogenase gene, ALDH6. G.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ALDH1A3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600463, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. ALEX3 (Accession NP_(—)057691.1) is another GAM96 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALEX3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by ALEX3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALEX3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13767, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of ALEX3 (AccessionNP_(—)057691.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ALEX3.

ALEX3 (Accession NP_(—)808817.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ALEX3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ALEX3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALEX3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13767, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of ALEX3 (AccessionNP_(—)808817.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ALEX3.

ALEX3 (Accession NP_(—)808816.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ALEX3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ALEX3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALEX3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13767, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of ALEX3 (AccessionNP_(—)808816.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ALEX3.

Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 15 (ARHGEF15, AccessionNP_(—)055773.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF15 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF15,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGEF15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10259, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Rho guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 15 (ARHGEF15, AccessionNP_(—)055773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARHGEF15.

Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 15 (ARHGEF15, AccessionNP_(—)776089.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF15 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF15,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGEF15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10259, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Rho guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 15 (ARHGEF15, AccessionNP_(—)776089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARHGEF15.

ARK5 (Accession NP_(—)055655.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARK5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARK5, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARK5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16825, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of ARK5 (AccessionNP_(—)055655.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARK5.

ASH1 (Accession NP_(—)060959.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ASH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASH1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ASH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16309, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of ASH1 (AccessionNP_(—)060959.1), a gene which is a candidate regulator of development inthe mammalian central nervous system and neural crest. Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASH1.

The function of ASH1 has been established by previous studies. Usingretroviral labeling in organotypic slice cultures of the embryonic humanforebrain, Letinic et al. (2002) demonstrated the existence of 2distinct lineages of neocortical GABAergic neurons. One lineageexpresses DLX1 (OMIM Ref. No. 600029) and DLX2 (OMIM Ref. No. 126255)and MASH1 transcription factors, represents 65% of neocortical GABAergicneurons in humans, and originates from MASH1-expressing progenitors ofthe neocortical ventricular and subventricular zone of the dorsalforebrain. The second lineage, characterized by the expression of DLX1and DLX2 but not MASH1, forms around 35% of the GABAergic neurons andoriginates from the ganglionic eminence of the ventral forebrain.Letinic et al. (2002) suggested that modifications in the expressionpattern of transcription factors in the forebrain may underlie species-specific programs for the generation of neocortical local circuitneurons and that distinct lineages of cortical interneurons may bedifferentially affected in genetic and acquired diseases of the humanbrain

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of ASH1.By homologous recombination in embryonic stem cells, Guillemot et al.(1993) created a null allele of the Mash1 gene. Homozygous mice died atbirth with apparent breathing and feeding defects. The brain and spinalcord appeared normal, but the olfactory epithelium and sympathetic,parasympathetic, and enteric ganglia were severely affected. Theseobservations suggested that the Mash1 gene, like its Drosophilahomologs, controls a basic operation in development of neuronalprogenitors in distinct neural lineages

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for ASH1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Letinic, K.; Zoncu, R.; Rakic, P.: Origin of GABAergic neurons in thehuman neocortex. Nature 417:645-649, 2002; and

Guillemot, F.; Lo, L.-C.; Johnson, J. E.; Auerbach, A.; Anderson, D. J.;Joyner, A. L.: Mammalian achaete-scute homolog 1 is required for theearly development of olfactory and autonom.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ASH1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 100790, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Btb and cnc homology 1, basic leucine zipper transcriptionfactor 2 (BACH2, Accession NP_(—)068585.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BACH2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BACH2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACH2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13426, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Btb and cnchomology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2 (BACH2,Accession NP_(—)068585.1), a gene which acts as repressor or activator,binds to maf recognition elements and therefore may be associated withNon-hodgkin lymphoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Non-hodgkin lymphoma, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with BACH2.

The function of BACH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Bonegamma-carboxyglutamate (gla) protein (osteocalcin) (BGLAP, AccessionNP_(—)000702.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BGLAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BGLAP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BGLAP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17362, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Bonegamma-carboxyglutamate (gla) protein (osteocalcin) (BGLAP, AccessionNP_(—)000702.1), a gene which associates with the mineralized matrix ofbone. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BGLAP.

The function of BGLAP has been established by previous studies. Bonegamma- carboxyglutamic acid (Gla) protein (BGLAP, or BGP) is a small,highly conserved molecule associated with the mineralized matrix ofbone. Its interaction with synthetic hydroxyapatite in vitro isabsolutely dependent on its content of 3 residues ofgamma-carboxyglutamic acid, the amino acid formed posttranslationallyfrom glutamic acid by a vitamin K-dependent process. Celeste et al.(1986) used mouse and rat cDNA clones to isolate the human BGP gene. Ithas 4 exons. Comparison of the exon structure of the BGP gene and thefactor IX gene (OMIM Ref. No. 306900), which is a gamma-carboxylatedclotting factor, suggested that the exons encoding the part of theleader peptides presumably directing gamma-carboxylation arose from acommon ancestral sequence. Kerner et al. (1989) described regions withinthe BGP promoter that contribute to basal expression of the osteocalcingene in osteoblast-like cells in culture. Further, they defined a21-basepair element that acts in cis to mediate vitamin D inducibilityof the osteocalcin gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Celeste, A. J.; Rosen, V.; Buecker, J. L.; Kriz, R.; Wang, E. A.;Wozney, J. M.: Isolation of the human gene for bone gla proteinutilizing mouse and rat cDNA clones. EMBO J. 5:1885-1890, 1986; and

Kerner, S. A.; Scott, R. A.; Pike, J. W.: Sequence elements in the humanosteocalcin gene confer basal activation and inducible response tohormonal vitamin D(3). Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BGLAP arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 112260, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. C14orf132 (Accession NP_(—)064600.1) is another GAM96 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf132 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf132, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf132 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of C14orf132(Accession NP_(—)064600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf132.

C14orf140 (Accession NP_(—)078919.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf140 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf140, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf140 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20031, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of C14orf140(Accession NP_(—)078919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf140.

C4orf9 (Accession XP_(—)035572.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C4orf9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C4orf9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C4orf9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4126, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of C4orf9 (AccessionXP_(—)035572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C4orf9.

Chromosome 6 open reading frame 31 (C6orf31, Accession NP_(—)085154.2)is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf31BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C6orf31, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C6orf31 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17451, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 6 openreading frame 31 (C6orf31, Accession NP_(—)085154.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C6orf31.

Chromosome 7 open reading frame 10 (C7orf10, Accession NP_(—)079004.1)is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C7orf10BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C7orf10, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C7orf10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11807, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 7 openreading frame 10 (C7orf10, Accession NP_(—)079004.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C7orf10.

Ca2+-dependent activator protein for secretion (CADPS, AccessionNP_(—)003707.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CADPS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CADPS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CADPS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11125, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Ca2+-dependentactivator protein for secretion (CADPS, Accession NP_(—)003707.1), agene which is required for the Ca2+-regulated exocytosis of secretoryvesicles. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CADPS.

The function of CADPS has been established by previous studies.Calcium-activated secretion in neuroendocrine cells is dependent on ATPand cytosolic proteins such as NSF (OMIM Ref. No. 601633), SNAPs (seeOMIM Ref. No. 603215) GTP-binding proteins, and components of a vesiclecoat complex. Walent et al. (1992) isolated a rat cytosolic factor,which they termed p145, that reconstitutes Ca(2+)-activated secretionvia dense core vesicle exocytosis in permeable neuroendocrine cells. Theprotein is a dimer of 145-kD subunits. By screening rat brain cDNAlibraries with anti-p145, Ann et al. (1997) obtained a cDNA encoding aprotein of 1,289 amino acids, which they designated CAPS. Sequenceanalysis revealed an overall hydrophilic protein with 2 potentialcoiled-coil regions. Northern blot analysis on mRNA from human tissuerevealed expression of a 5.6- kb transcript in brain, pancreas,hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal, but not in heart, placenta, lung,liver, skeletal muscle, or kidney. The sequence of rat CAPS is 75%similar and 54% identical to that of C. elegans UNC31; loss-of-functionUNC31 mutants exhibit multiple nervous system defects. Equilibriumdialysis studies showed that CAPS is a calcium-binding protein. Bysubcellular fractionation of isolated rat presynaptic nerve terminals,or synaptosomes, Berwin et al. (1998) determined that CAPS is primarilyassociated with plasma membranes and large dense core vesicles but notwith small clear synaptic vesicles.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Walent, J. H.; Porter, B. W.; Martin, T. F. J.: A novel 145 kd braincytosolic protein reconstitutes Ca(2+)-regulated secretion in permeableneuroendocrine cells. Cell 70:765-775, 1992; and

Ann, K.; Kowalchy, J. A.; Loyet, K. M.; Martin, T. F. J.: Novel Ca(2+)-binding protein (CAPS) related to UNC-31 required for Ca(2+)- activatedexocytosis. J. Biol. Chem. 272:19637-1964.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CADPS arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604667, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cd209 antigen (CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1) is anotherGAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD209 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CD209, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD209BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18162, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Cd209 antigen(CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1), a gene which may play an importantrole in the CD4-independent association of HIV with cells. Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD209.

The function of CD209 has been established by previous studies. DCscapture microorganisms that enter peripheral mucosal tissues, and thenmigrate to secondary lymphoid organs, where they present these inantigenic form to resting T cells, thus initiating adaptive immuneresponses. Geijtenbeek et al. (2000) described the properties of DCSIGN,which is highly expressed on DCs present in mucosal tissues and binds tothe HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein gp120. DCSIGN does not function as areceptor for viral entry into DCs but instead promotes efficientinfection in trans of cells that express CD4 and chemokine receptors.Geijtenbeek et al. (2000) proposed that DCSIGN efficiently capturesHIV-1 in the periphery and facilitates its transport to secondarylymphoid organs rich in T cells, to enhance infection in trans of thesetarget cells. The binding of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)envelope glycoprotein gp120 to the cell surface receptor CD4 (OMIM Ref.No. 186940) had been considered a primary determinant of viral tropism.A number of cell types, however, can be infected by the virus, or bindgp120, in the absence of CD4 expression. Human placenta had beenidentified as a tissue that binds gp120 in a CD4-independent manner. Byexpression cloning, Curtis et al. (1992) screened a placenta cDNAlibrary and isolated a cDNA (clone 11) encoding a gp120-binding proteinunrelated to CD4. The 1.3-kb cDNA predicts a 404-amino acid protein witha calculated molecular mass of 45,775 Da. The gp120-binding protein isorganized into 3 domains: an N-terminal cytoplasmic and hydrophobicregion, a set of tandem repeats (7 complete and 1 incomplete), and aC-terminal domain with homology to C-type (calcium-dependent) lectins. Atype II membrane orientation (N-terminal cytoplasmic) was predicted bothby the cDNA sequence and by the reactivity of C-terminalpeptide-specific antiserum with the surface of clone 11-transfectedcells. Native and recombinant gp120 and whole virus bound transfectedcells. Gp120 binding was high affinity (Kd, 1.3 to 1.6 nM) and wasinhibited by mannan, D-mannose, and L-fucose; once bound, gp120 wasinternalized rapidly. These data demonstrated that the gp120-bindingprotein is a membrane-associated mannose-binding lectin. Curtis et al.(1992) suggested that proteins of this type may play an important rolein the CD4-independent association of HIV with cells.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Geijtenbeek, T. B. H.; Kwon, D. S.; Torensma, R.; van Vliet, S. J.; vanDuijnhoven, G. C. F.; Middel, J.; Cornelissen, I. L. M. H. A.; Nottet,H. S. L. M.; KewalRamani, V. N.; Littman, D. R.; Figdor, C. G.; vanKooy, Y.: DC-SIGN, a dendritic cell- specific HIV-1-binding protein thatenhances trans-infection of T cells. Cell 100:587-597, 2000; and

Curtis, B. M.; Scharnowske, S.; Watson, A. J.: Sequence and expressionof a membrane- associated C-type lectin that exhibits CD4-independentbinding of human immunodeficiency virus enve.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CD209 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604672, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Choline kinase-like (CHKL, Accession NP_(—)689466.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHKL BINDINGSITE1 and CHKL BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CHKL,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHKL BINDING SITE1 andCHKL BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13794 and SEQ ID:8093respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Choline kinase-like(CHKL, Accession NP_(—)689466.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CHKL.

Chloride channel, nucleotide-sensitive, 1a (CLNS1A, AccessionNP_(—)001284.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CLNS1A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CLNS1A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CLNS1A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3510, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel,nucleotide-sensitive, 1a (CLNS1A, Accession NP_(—)001284.1), a genewhich may participate in cellular volume control. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CLNS1A.

The function of CLNS1A has been established by previous studies. Anguitaet al. (1995) cloned a novel gene encoding the chloride channel I(Cln)from a human ocular ciliary epithelial cell cDNA library. The geneencodes a 237-amino acid polypeptide that is over 90% identical to ratand canine I(Cln). The predicted protein contains 4 putativetransmembrane domains. By Northern blot analysis, Nagl et al. (1996)found that the gene is expressed as an approximately 1.7-kb message in avariety of human tissues. Nagl et al. (1996) cloned the genomic DNA ofthe CLNS1A gene and showed that the gene comprises several exonsspanning 19 kb of the genome. Schwartz et al. (1997) cloned I(Cln) fromhuman reticulocyte cDNA. I(Cln) protein from red blood cell ghostmembranes migrated as 2 bands, 37 and 43 kD, on SDS-PAGE. Schwartz etal. (1997) immunolocalized I(Cln) to the red blood cell membrane and, bythe yeast 2-hybrid system, demonstrated that it formed stable complexeswith beta-actin (OMIM Ref. No. 102630). The authors suggested thatI(Cln) is involved in chloride transport and volume regulation in redblood cells.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Anguita, J.; Chalfant, M. L.; Civan, M. M.; Coca-Prados, M.: Molecularcloning of the human volume-sensitive chloride conductance regulatoryprotein, pI(Cln), from ocular ciliary epithelium. Biochem. Biophys. Res.Commun. 208:89-95, 1995; and

Buyse, G.; De Greef, C.; Raeymaekers, L.; Droogmans, G.; Nilius, B.;Eggermont, J. : The ubiquitously expressed pI(Cln) protein formshomomeric complexes in vitro. Biochem. Biophys. Res.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CLNS1A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602158, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Collagen, type xi, alpha 2 (COL11A2, AccessionNP_(—)542412.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. COL11A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COL11A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL11A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6777, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type xi,alpha 2 (COL11A2, Accession NP_(—)542412.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL11A2.

Collagen, type xi, alpha 2 (COL11A2, Accession NP_(—)542410.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL11A2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COL11A2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of COL11A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6777, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type xi,alpha 2 (COL11A2, Accession NP_(—)542410.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL11A2.

Collagen, type xi, alpha 2 (COL11A2, Accession NP_(—)542411.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL11A2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COL11A2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of COL11A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6777, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type xi,alpha 2 (COL11A2, Accession NP_(—)542411.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL11A2.

Carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1b (muscle) (CPT1B, AccessionNP_(—)689452.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CPT1B BINDING SITE1 and CPT1B BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CPT1B, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPT1BBINDING SITE1 and CPT1B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13794 and SEQID:8093 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Carnitinepalmitoyltransferase 1b (muscle) (CPT1B, Accession NP_(—)689452.1), agene which is a rate-controlling enzyme of long-chain fatty acidb-oxidation pathway. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPT1B.

The function of CPT1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Carnitinepalmitoyltransferase 1b (muscle) (CPT1B, Accession NP_(—)004368.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPT1B BINDINGSITE1 and CPT1B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CPT1B,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPT1B BINDING SITE1 andCPT1B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13794 and SEQ ID:13794respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Carnitinepalmitoyltransferase 1b (muscle) (CPT1B, Accession NP_(—)004368.1), agene which is a rate-controlling enzyme of long-chain fatty acidb-oxidation pathway. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPT1B.

The function of CPT1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Carnitinepalmitoyltransferase 1b (muscle) (CPT1B, Accession NP_(—)689451.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPT1B BINDINGSITE1 and CPT1B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CPT1B,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPT1B BINDING SITE1 andCPT1B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13794 and SEQ ID:15756respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Carnitinepalmitoyltransferase 1b (muscle) (CPT1B, Accession NP_(—)689451.1), agene which is a rate-controlling enzyme of long-chain fatty acidb-oxidation pathway. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPT1B.

The function of CPT1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Cytochrome p450,subfamily iia (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 7 (CYP2A7,Accession NP_(—)000755.2) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP2A7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CYP2A7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP2A7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15756, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily iia (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 7 (CYP2A7,Accession NP_(—)000755.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CYP2A7.

Death-associated protein kinase 2 (DAPK2, Accession NP_(—)055141.2) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DAPK2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DAPK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DAPK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17977, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Death-associatedprotein kinase 2 (DAPK2, Accession NP_(—)055141.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DAPK2.

Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR, Accession NP_(—)000782.1) is anotherGAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DHFR BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby DHFR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DHFR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4871, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Dihydrofolatereductase (DHFR, Accession NP_(—)000782.1), a gene which convertsdihydrofolate into tetrahydrofolate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DHFR.

The function of DHFR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM64.1. DIS3 (AccessionNP_(—)055768.2) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DIS3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DIS3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DIS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16298, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of DIS3 (AccessionNP_(—)055768.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DIS3.

DKFZP434B204 (Accession XP_(—)300993.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434B204 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434B204, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434B204 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19187, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434B204(Accession XP_(—)300993.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434B204.

DKFZp434C1714 (Accession NP_(—)690047.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434C1714 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434C1714, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434C1714 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10751, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434C1714(Accession NP_(—)690047.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434C1714.

DKFZP434G1411 (Accession XP_(—)166383.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434G1411 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434G1411, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434G1411 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7012, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434G1411(Accession XP_(—)166383.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434G1411.

DKFZP434H0820 (Accession NP_(—)073744.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434H0820 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434H0820, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434H0820 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16671, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434H0820(Accession NP_(—)073744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434H0820.

DKFZP434J154 (Accession NP_(—)056425.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434J154 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP434J154, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434J154 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1790, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434J154(Accession NP_(—)056425.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434J154.

DKFZP564K2062 (Accession NP_(—)056236.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564K2062 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564K2062, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564K2062 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15475, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564K2062(Accession NP_(—)056236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564K2062.

DKFZp586I1420 (Accession NP_(—)689960.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp586I1420 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp586I1420, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp586I1420 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13013, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp586I1420(Accession NP_(—)689960.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp586I1420.

DKFZP586I2223 (Accession NP_(—)056253.2) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586I2223 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP586I2223, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586I2223 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13101, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586I2223(Accession NP_(—)056253.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586I2223.

DKFZP586I2223 (Accession NP_(—)542768.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586I2223 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP586I2223, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586I2223 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13101, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586I2223(Accession NP_(—)542768.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586I2223.

DKFZP586I2223 (Accession NP_(—)542769.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586I2223 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP586I2223, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586I2223 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13101, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586I2223(Accession NP_(—)542769.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586I2223.

DKFZp761A132 (Accession NP_(—)115672.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761A132 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761A132, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761A132 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9980, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761A132(Accession NP_(—)115672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761A132.

DKFZp761B107 (Accession NP_(—)775734.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2288, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B107(Accession NP_(—)775734.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B107.

DKFZp761I2123 (Accession XP_(—)166582.2) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761I2123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761I2123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761I2123 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16727, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761I2123(Accession XP_(—)166582.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761I2123.

Down syndrome critical region gene 1 (DSCR1, Accession NP_004405.2) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSCR1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DSCR1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSCR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5007, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Down syndromecritical region gene 1 (DSCR1, Accession NP_(—)004405.2), a gene whichinhibits calcineurin-dependent transcriptional responses. Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DSCR1.

The function of DSCR1 has been established by previous studies. Thestudy of patients with partial trisomy 21 has defined an area ofapproximately 3 Mb at chromosomal region 21q22 as the minimal candidateregion for the Down syndrome phenotype (OMIM Ref. No. 190685). Using anovel exon cloning strategy, Fuentes et al. (1995) identified severalputative exons from region 21q22.1-q22.2. One exon was used to isolatefetal brain cDNAs corresponding to a gene that the authors designatedDSCR1. The predicted 171-amino acid protein contains 2 proline-richregions, a putative DNA-binding domain, and an acidic region. Northernblot analysis revealed that the 2.2-kb DSCR1 transcript is expressed atthe highest levels in fetal brain and adult heart and at lower levels invarious other tissues. An additional 2-kb mRNA was detected in fetal andadult liver. Increased expression in the brains of young rats comparedwith adults suggested to Fuentes et al. (1995) that DSCR1 plays a roleduring central nervous system development. Fuentes et al. (1997)determined that DSCR1 spans nearly 45 kb and contains 7 exons, 4 ofwhich are alternative first exons. They found tissue-specific expressionpatterns for the alternative transcripts. Kingsbury and Cunningham(2000) referred to the proteins encoded by the MCIP genes ascalcipressins. Functional analysis showed that when expressed in yeast,DSCR1 and ZAKI4 inhibited calcineurin function. The authors proposedthat increased expression of DSCR1 in trisomy- 21 individuals maycontribute to the neurologic, cardiac, or immunologic defects of Downsyndrome.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Fuentes, J. J.; Pritchard, M. A.; Estivill, X.: Genomic organization,alternative splicing, and expression patterns of the DSCR1 (Downsyndrome candidate region 1) gene. Genomics 44:358-361, 1997; and

Kingsbury, T. J.; Cunningham, K. W.: A conserved family of calcineurinregulators. Genes Dev. 14:1595-1604, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DSCR1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602917, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. DUSP18 (Accession NP_(—)689724.2) is another GAM96 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DUSP18 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDUSP18, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DUSP18 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14263, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of DUSP18 (AccessionNP_(—)689724.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DUSP18.

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2, subunit 1 alpha, 35 kda(EIF2S1, Accession NP_(—)004085.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EIF2S1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF2S1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EIF2S1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15812, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 2, subunit 1 alpha, 35 kda (EIF2S1,Accession NP_(—)004085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EIF2S1.

Ectonucleoside triphosphate diphosphohydrolase 3 (ENTPD3, AccessionNP_(—)001239.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ENTPD3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ENTPD3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ENTPD3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1288, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Ectonucleosidetriphosphate diphosphohydrolase 3 (ENTPD3, Accession NP_(—)001239.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ENTPD3.

EPAC (Accession NP_(—)006096.2) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EPAC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EPAC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EPAC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3791, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of EPAC (AccessionNP_(—)006096.2), a gene which activates the ras family member Rap1 bypromoting GTP binding. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EPAC.

The function of EPAC has been established by previous studies. cAMP is asecond messenger that induces a wide range of responses in differentcell types, including activation of the RAS-related GTPase RAP1A (OMIMRef. No. 179520). By searching databases for proteins with cAMP-bindingsites and homology to guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) for RAS(OMIM Ref. No. 190020) and RAP1, followed by RT-PCR, de Rooij et al.(1998) isolated a cDNA encoding EPAC. Sequence analysis predicted thatthe 881-amino acid EPAC protein has a cAMP- binding site; a GEF homologydomain; a RAS exchange motif, which may be important in GEF structurestabilization; and a DEP (dishevelled, egl10, pleckstrin) domain, whichmay be involved in membrane attachment. Northern blot analysis revealedubiquitous expression of EPAC, with highest levels in kidney and heart.Binding analysis confirmed a direct interaction between EPAC and cAMP.Functional analysis showed that EPAC is a GEF for RAP1A that is directlyregulated by cAMP. Using differential display for brain-enriched genesrelated to signaling in striatum, and by screening for second messengermotifs, Kawasaki et al. (1998) obtained cDNAs encoding EPAC, which theycalled cAMP-GEFI, and cAMP-GEFII (OMIM Ref. No. 606058). Expression ofcAMP- GEFI and cAMP-GEFII activated RAP1A after forskolin and3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine stimulation, independent of the proteinkinase A (see OMIM Ref. No. 176911) pathway. cAMP-GEFI and cAMP-GEFIIexpression did not activate or only slightly activated other RASsuperfamily members after stimulation. Mutational analysis determinedthat the cAMP-binding site of cAMP-GEFI is necessary for activation ofRAP1A. Northern blot analysis detected wide expression of a predominant4.0-kb cAMP-GEFI transcript in various tissues and brain regions. Insitu hybridization analysis demonstrated broad, low-level expression ofcAMP-GEFI in adult rat brain and selective expression in neonatal brain,including septum and thalamus.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

de Rooij, J.; Zwartkruis, F. J. T.; Verheijen, M. H. G.; Cool, R. H.;Nijman, S. M. B.; Wittinghofer, A.; Bos, J. L.: Epac is a Rap1guanine-nucleotide-exchange factor directly activated by cyclic AMP.Nature 396:474-477, 1998; and

Kawasaki, H.; Springett, G. M.; Mochizuki, N.; Toki, S.; Nakay, M.;Matsuda, M.; Housman, D. E.; Graybiel, A. M.: A family of cAMP-bindingproteins that directly activate Rap1. Scienc.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EPAC arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606057, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ephb1 (EPHB1, Accession NP_(—)004432.1) is another GAM96target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EPHB1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby EPHB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPHB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9482, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Ephb1 (EPHB1,Accession NP_(—)004432.1), a gene which receptor for members of theephrin-b family. binds to ephrin-b1, -b2 and -b3. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EPHB1.

The function of EPHB1 has been established by previous studies. See179610 for background on Eph receptors and their ligands, the ephrins.Tang et al. (1995) cloned and characterized a member of the EPH-relatedreceptor protein tyrosine kinases and designated it NET (neuronallyexpressed EPH-related tyrosine kinase). The cDNA was isolated from afetal brain expression library using a monoclonal antibody. The 3.9-kbRNA encodes a predicted protein of 984 amino acids with 2 hydrophobicregions corresponding to possible signal peptide and transmembranedomains. The NET protein shares 99% amino acid identity with Elk, therat homolog. Northern blots showed maximal NET expression in the nervoussystem and in some tumor cell lines derived from neuroectoderm. Usingimmunohistochemical analysis of the developing mouse hindbrain, Cowan etal. (2000) detected Ephb1 expression in the floor plate and in hindbrainregions where facial and inner ear efferent neurons are located.Contractor et al. (2002) reported that mossy fiber long-termpotentiation was reduced by perfusion of postsynaptic neurons withpeptides and antibodies that interfere with binding of EphB receptortyrosine kinases to the PDZ protein GRIP (GRIP1; 604597). Mossy fiberlong-term potentiation was also reduced by extracellular application ofsoluble forms of beta-ephrins, which are normally membrane-anchoredpresynaptic ligands for the EphB receptors. The application of solubleligands for presynaptic ephrins increased basal excitatory transmissionand occluded both tetanus and forskolin-induced synaptic potentiation.Contractor et al. (2002) concluded that the PDZ interactions inpostsynaptic neuron and transsynaptic interactions between postsynapticEphB receptors and presynaptic beta-ephrins are necessary for theinduction of mossy fiber long-term potentiation. Tang et al. (1995)mapped the EPHB1 gene to 3q21-q23 by fluorescence in situ hybridization.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tang, X. X.; Biegel, J. A.; Nycum, L. M.; Yoshioka, A.; Brodeur, G. M.;Pleasure, D. E.; Ikegaki, N.: cDNA cloning, molecular characterization,and chromosomal localization of NET (EPHT2), a human EPH-relatedreceptor protein-tyrosine kinase gene preferentially expressed inbrain.:Genomics 29:426-437, 1995; and

Contractor, A.; Rogers, C.; Maron, C.; Henkemeyer, M.; Swanson, G. T.;Heinemann, S. F.: Trans-synaptic Eph receptor-ephrin signaling inhippocampal mossy fiber LTP. Science 296:1864-1.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EPHB1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600600, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Era g-protein-like 1 (e. coli) (ERAL1, AccessionNP_(—)005693.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ERAL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ERAL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ERAL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18451, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Era g-protein-like1 (e. coli) (ERAL1, Accession NP_(—)005693.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ERAL1.

Coagulation factor xiii, a1 polypeptide (F13A1, AccessionNP_(—)000120.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. F13A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by F13A1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of F13A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5986, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Coagulation factorxiii, a1 polypeptide (F13A1, Accession NP_(—)000120.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with F13A1.

Coagulation factor ix (plasma thromboplastic component, christmasdisease, hemophilia b) (F9, Accession NP_(—)000124.1) is another GAM96target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. F9 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by F9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Coagulation factorix (plasma thromboplastic component, christmas disease, hemophilia b)(F9, Accession NP_(—)000124.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with F9.

F-box only protein 22 (FBXO22, Accession NP_(—)671717.1) is anotherGAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO22 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FBXO22, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FBXO22 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9917, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of F-box only protein22 (FBXO22, Accession NP_(—)671717.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FBXO22.

Fetuin b (FETUB, Accession NP_(—)055190.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FETUB BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FETUB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FETUB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5702, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Fetuin b (FETUB,Accession NP_(—)055190.1), a gene which Member of the cystatin family ofcysteine protease inhibitors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FETUB.

The function of FETUB has been established by previous studies. Thefetuin family, which is part of the cystatin superfamily, encompasses aseries of tightly related proteins that are synthesized mostly in theliver. Fetuins have been implicated in several diverse functions,including osteogenesis and bone resorption, regulation of the insulinand hepatocyte growth factor receptors (147670 and 164860, respectively,and response to systemic inflammation. In an effort to identify hepaticgenes preferentially expressed during acute inflammation, Olivier et al.(1999) identified a partial cDNA encoding rat fetuin B (Fetub). Northernblot analysis detected liver-specific expression of rat Fetub. Bysearching an EST database using the full-length rat sequence as theprobe, Olivier et al. (2000) identified cDNAs encoding human and mouseFETUB. The 382-amino acid human FETUB protein shares sequence andstructural similarity with fetuin A (FETUA; 138680). The human, mouse,and rat FETUB proteins share 61% amino acid identity. Northern blotanalysis detected a developmentally regulated expression pattern forFetub in mouse and rat liver that differed between species. In responseto inflammatory stimulus, hepatic levels of rat Fetua and Fetub weredownregulated. Using ESTs, Olivier et al. (2000) mapped the FETUB geneto 3q27, where the FETUA gene is localized.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Olivier, E.; Soury, E.; Risler, J. L.; Smith, F.; Schneider, K.;Lochner, K.; Jouzeau, J. Y.; Fey, G. H.; Salier, J. P.: A novel set ofhepatic mRNAs preferentially expressed during an acute inflammation inrat represents mostly intracellular proteins. Genomics 57:352-364, 1999;and

Olivier, E.; Soury, E.; Ruminy, P.; Husson, A.; Parmentier, F.; Daveau,M.; Salier, J.-P.: Fetuin-B, a second member of the fetuin family inmammals. Biochem. J. 350:589-597, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FETUB arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605954, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ10211 (Accession XP_(—)290820.1) is another GAM96 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10211 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFLJ10211, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10211 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10874, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10211 (AccessionXP_(—)290820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10211.

FLJ10260 (Accession NP_(—)060512.2) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10260 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10260,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10260 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3452, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10260 (AccessionNP_(—)060512.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10260.

FLJ10751 (Accession NP_(—)060709.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10751 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ10751, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10751BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18465, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10751 (AccessionNP_(—)060709.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10751.

FLJ10751 (Accession NP_(—)060675.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10751 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ10751, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10751BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18465, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10751 (AccessionNP_(—)060675.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10751.

FLJ11011 (Accession NP_(—)060769.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11011 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11011,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11011 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16891, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11011 (AccessionNP_(—)060769.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11011.

FLJ11117 (Accession NP_(—)060799.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11117 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11117,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11117 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:582, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11117 (AccessionNP_(—)060799.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11117.

FLJ11320 (Accession NP_(—)060859.2) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11320 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11320,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11320 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11320 (AccessionNP_(—)060859.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11320.

FLJ12287 (Accession NP_(—)071762.2) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12287 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12287,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12287 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12287 (AccessionNP_(—)071762.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12287.

FLJ12592 (Accession NP_(—)115545.2) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12592 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12592,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12592 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6618, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12592 (AccessionNP_(—)115545.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12592.

FLJ12806 (Accession NP_(—)073742.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12806 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12806,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12806 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1666, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12806 (AccessionNP_(—)073742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12806.

FLJ14800 (Accession NP_(—)116229.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14800 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14800 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ14800, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14800BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14800 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9483 and SEQID:5726 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14800 (AccessionNP_(—)116229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14800.

FLJ20320 (Accession NP_(—)060235.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20320 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20320,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20320 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18080, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20320 (AccessionNP_(—)060235.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20320.

FLJ20337 (Accession NP_(—)060242.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20337 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20337,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20337 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5583, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20337 (AccessionNP_(—)060242.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20337.

FLJ20509 (Accession NP_(—)060321.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20509 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20509,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20509 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3424, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20509 (AccessionNP_(—)060321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20509.

FLJ21603 (Accession NP_(—)079038.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21603 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21603,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21603 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6263, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21603 (AccessionNP_(—)079038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21603.

FLJ22353 (Accession NP_(—)078863.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22353 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22353,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22353 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6381, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22353 (AccessionNP_(—)078863.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22353.

FLJ22386 (Accession NP_(—)078865.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22386 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22386,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22386 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8060, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22386 (AccessionNP_(—)078865.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22386.

FLJ22578 (Accession NP_(—)079140.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22578 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22578,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22578 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15354, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22578 (AccessionNP_(—)079140.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22578.

FLJ23168 (Accession NP_(—)079331.2) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23168 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23168,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23168 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23168 (AccessionNP_(—)079331.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23168.

FLJ30092 (Accession NP_(—)659420.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ30092 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30092,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30092 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7410, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30092 (AccessionNP_(—)659420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ30092.

FLJ30317 (Accession NP_(—)742148.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ30317 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30317,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30317 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19948, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30317 (AccessionNP_(—)742148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ30317.

FLJ30791 (Accession NP_(—)653295.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ30791 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30791,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30791 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4121, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30791 (AccessionNP_(—)653295.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ30791.

FLJ31340 (Accession NP_(—)689961.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ31340 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31340,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31340 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31340 (AccessionNP_(—)689961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ31340.

FLJ31737 (Accession NP_(—)659421.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ31737 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31737,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31737 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8026, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31737 (AccessionNP_(—)659421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ31737.

FLJ32830 (Accession NP_(—)689994.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32830 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32830,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32830 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32830 (AccessionNP_(—)689994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32830.

FLJ35866 (Accession XP_(—)300990.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ35866 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ35866, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35866BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1168, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35866 (AccessionXP_(—)300990.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ35866.

FLJ38377 (Accession NP_(—)689911.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ38377 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38377,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38377 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38377 (AccessionNP_(—)689911.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ38377.

FLJ38426 (Accession NP_(—)775882.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ38426 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38426,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38426 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13647, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38426 (AccessionNP_(—)775882.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ38426.

FLJ38608 (Accession NP_(—)694947.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ38608 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38608,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38608 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12240, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38608 (AccessionNP_(—)694947.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ38608.

FLJ39058 (Accession NP_(—)775851.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ39058 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39058,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39058 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7832, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39058 (AccessionNP_(—)775851.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ39058.

Fragile x mental retardation 2 (FMR2, Accession NP_(—)002016.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FMR2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FMR2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12667, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Fragile x mentalretardation 2 (FMR2, Accession NP_(—)002016.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FMR2.

Grb2-associated binding protein 3 (GAB3, Accession NP_(—)542179.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAB3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GAB3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAB3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19604, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Grb2-associatedbinding protein 3 (GAB3, Accession NP_(—)542179.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GAB3.

Udp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 2 (galnac-t2) (GALNT2, AccessionNP_(—)004472.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GALNT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GALNT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GALNT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3290, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 2 (galnac-t2) (GALNT2, AccessionNP_(—)004472.1), a gene which catalyzes the initial reaction in o-linkedoligosaccharide biosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GALNT2.

The function of GALNT2 has been established by previous studies. UDP-N-acetyl-alpha-D-galactosamine:polypeptideN-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase (GalNAc- T; EC 2.4.1.41) transfers anN-acetyl galactosamine (OMIM Ref. No. GalNAc) to the hydroxyl group of aserine or threonine residue in the first step of O-linkedoligosaccharide biosynthesis. White et al. (1995) purified GALNT2,termed GalNAc-T2 by them, from human placenta, using a defined syntheticacceptor peptide as an affinity ligand. They also identified a cDNA forGALNT2 using polymerase chain reaction with primers derived from theprotein sequence of the purified GALNT2. The GALNT2 cDNA encodes apredicted 571-amino acid protein of approximately 64 kD (White et al.,1995). Bennett et al. (1998) found that the GALNT1 (OMIM Ref. No.602273), GALNT2, and GALNT3 (OMIM Ref. No. 601756) genes contain 11, 16,and 10 exons, respectively. Several intron/exon boundaries are conservedwithin the 3 genes. By FISH, Bennett et al. (1998) mapped the GALNT2gene to chromosome 1q41-q42.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bennett, E. P.; Weghuis, D. O.; Merkx, G.; Geurts van Kessel, A.;Eiberg, H.; Clausen, H.: Genomic organization and chromosomallocalization of three members of the UDP-N-acetylgalactosamine:polypeptide N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferasefamily. Glycobiology 8:547-555, 1998; and

White, T.; Bennett, E. P.; Takio, K.; Sorensen, T.; Bonding, N.;Clausen, H.: Purification and cDNA cloning of a humanUDP-N-acetyl-alpha-D- galactosamine:polypeptide N-acetylgalactosam.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GALNT2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602274, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Glycoprotein a repetitions predominant (GARP, AccessionNP_(—)005503.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GARP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GARP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GARP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7696, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein arepetitions predominant (GARP, Accession NP_(—)005503.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GARP.

Golgi apparatus protein 1 (GLG1, Accession NP_(—)036333.1) is anotherGAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GLG1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GLG1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GLG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19296, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Golgi apparatusprotein 1 (GLG1, Accession NP_(—)036333.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GLG1.

Guanine nucleotide binding protein (g protein), beta 5 (GNB5, AccessionNP_(—)006569.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GNB5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GNB5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNB5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19704, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Guanine nucleotidebinding protein (g protein), beta 5 (GNB5, Accession NP_(—)006569.1), agene which functions as a modulator or transducer in varioustransmembrane signaling systems. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GNB5.

The function of GNB5 has been established by previous studies. Using adegenerate PCR approach to screen a human brain cDNA library, Jones etal. (1998) cloned the beta-5 subunit, symbolized GNB5, of G protein. Incontrast to beta subunits 1 through 4, which are at least 83%homologous, GNB5 is only 50% homologous to the other beta subunits. Onthe other hand, the predicted 353-amino acid protein sequence is 99.4%homologous to the mouse beta-5 protein, with only 2 conservative aminoacid differences. Northern blot analysis revealed that mouse Gnb5 isexpressed predominantly in brain (Watson et al., 1994), whereas humanGNB5 is expressed at high levels not only in brain but also in pancreas,kidney, and heart (Jones et al., 1998), as a major 3.0- and minor 2.0-and 9.0-kb transcripts. Within the brain, (Jones et al., 1998) detectedhighest expression in cerebellum, cerebral cortex, occipital pole,frontal lobe, temporal lobe, and caudate putamen, and lowest expressionin corpus callosum and spinal cord.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of GNB5.The ‘flailer’ (flr) mouse exhibits a phenotype consisting of frequentfalling, convulsive limb movements (leg flailing), and ataxia persistentinto adulthood. Jones et al. (2000) determined that the flailer mouseexpresses a novel gene combining the promoter and first 2 exons of Gnb5with the C-terminal exons of the closely linked myosin-5A (MyoVA) gene(Myo5a; 160777). Biochemical and genetic studies indicated that theflailer protein, which is expressed predominantly in brain, competeswith wildtype MyoVA in vivo, preventing the localization of smoothendoplasmic reticulum vesicles in the dendritic spines of cerebellarPurkinje cells. The flailer protein thus has a dominant-negativemechanism of action with a recessive mode of inheritance due to thedependence of competitive binding on the ratio between mutant andwildtype proteins. The chromosomal arrangement of Myo5a upstream of Gnb5is consistent with nonhomologous recombination as the mutationalmechanism.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for GNB5 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Jones, J. M.; Huang, J.-D.; Mermall, V.; Hamilton, B. A.; Mooseker, M.S.; Escay, A.; Copeland, N. G.; Jenkins, N. A.; Meisler, M. H.: Themouse neurological mutant flailer expresses a novel hybrid gene derivedby exon shuffling between Gnb5 and Myo5a. Hum. Molec. Genet. 9:821-828,2000; and

Watson, A. J.; Katz, A.; Simon, M. I.: A fifth member of the mammalianG-protein beta subunit family: expression in brain and activation of thebeta-2 isotype of phospholipase C. J.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GNB5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604447, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Guanine nucleotide binding protein (g protein), beta 5 (GNB5,Accession NP_(—)057278.2) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNB5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGNB5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNB5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19704, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Guanine nucleotidebinding protein (g protein), beta 5 (GNB5, Accession NP_(—)057278.2), agene which functions as a modulator or transducer in varioustransmembrane signaling systems. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GNB5.

The function of GNB5 has been established by previous studies. Using adegenerate PCR approach to screen a human brain cDNA library, Jones etal. (1998) cloned the beta-5 subunit, symbolized GNB5, of G protein. Incontrast to beta subunits 1 through 4, which are at least 83%homologous, GNB5 is only 50% homologous to the other beta subunits. Onthe other hand, the predicted 353-amino acid protein sequence is 99.4%homologous to the mouse beta-5 protein, with only 2 conservative aminoacid differences. Northern blot analysis revealed that mouse Gnb5 isexpressed predominantly in brain (Watson et al., 1994), whereas humanGNB5 is expressed at high levels not only in brain but also in pancreas,kidney, and heart (Jones et al., 1998), as a major 3.0- and minor 2.0-and 9.0-kb transcripts. Within the brain, (Jones et al., 1998) detectedhighest expression in cerebellum, cerebral cortex, occipital pole,frontal lobe, temporal lobe, and caudate putamen, and lowest expressionin corpus callosum and spinal cord.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of GNB5.The ‘flailer’ (flr) mouse exhibits a phenotype consisting of frequentfalling, convulsive limb movements (leg flailing), and ataxia persistentinto adulthood. Jones et al. (2000) determined that the flailer mouseexpresses a novel gene combining the promoter and first 2 exons of Gnb5with the C-terminal exons of the closely linked myosin-5A (MyoVA) gene(Myo5a; 160777). Biochemical and genetic studies indicated that theflailer protein, which is expressed predominantly in brain, competeswith wildtype MyoVA in vivo, preventing the localization of smoothendoplasmic reticulum vesicles in the dendritic spines of cerebellarPurkinje cells. The flailer protein thus has a dominant-negativemechanism of action with a recessive mode of inheritance due to thedependence of competitive binding on the ratio between mutant andwildtype proteins. The chromosomal arrangement of Myo5a upstream of Gnb5is consistent with nonhomologous recombination as the mutationalmechanism.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for GNB5 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Jones, J. M.; Huang, J.-D.; Mermall, V.; Hamilton, B. A.; Mooseker, M.S.; Escay, A.; Copeland, N. G.; Jenkins, N. A.; Meisler, M. H.: Themouse neurological mutant flailer expresses a novel hybrid gene derivedby exon shuffling between Gnb5 and Myo5a. Hum. Molec. Genet. 9:821-828,2000; and

Watson, A. J.; Katz, A.; Simon, M. I.: A fifth member of the mammalianG-protein beta subunit family: expression in brain and activation of thebeta-2 isotype of phospholipase C. J.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GNB5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604447, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. GNPNAT1 (Accession XP_(—)085119.1) is another GAM96 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGNPNAT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8591, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of GNPNAT1 (AccessionXP_(—)085119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GNPNAT1.

Golgi autoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 4 (GOLGA4, AccessionNP_(—)002069.2) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GOLGA4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GOLGA4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GOLGA4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12047, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Golgi autoantigen,golgin subfamily a, 4 (GOLGA4, Accession NP_(—)002069.2), a gene whichmay play a role in vesicular transport from the trans-golgi. andtherefore may be associated with Disease sjoegren's syndrome and inhepatitis b. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Disease sjoegren's syndrome and in hepatitisb., and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withGOLGA4.

The function of GOLGA4 has been established by previous studies. Tocharacterize the Golgi complex, Kooy et al. (1992) used serum from aSjogren syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 270150) patient with a high titer ofanti-Golgi autoantibodies. The serum immunoprecipitated a 230-kD proteinthat was specifically localized to the cytosolic surface of what isprobably the trans-face of the Golgi stack. The 230-kD Golgi proteinappears to be a peripheral membrane component. The authors detected the230-kD antigen in several cell types and species. By screening a HeLacell cDNA expression library with the anti-Golgi autoantibodies, Erlichet al. (1996) identified a p230 cDNA. The 7.7-kb p230 mRNA encodes a2,230-amino acid protein with a predicted coiled-coil structure,stabilized by heptad repeats. The p230 protein also contains a graninmotif (see OMIM Ref. No. 113705). By SDS-PAGE, p230 from HeLa cellsmigrates as a 230-kD protein. Daigo et al. (1999) found that thetrans-Golgi gene contains at least 11 exons. Independently, Fritzler etal. (1995) cloned a partial GOLGA4 cDNA using serum from a Sjogrensyndrome patient. Based on its predicted molecular mass, they designatedthe GOLGA4 protein ‘golgin-245.’

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Daigo, Y.; Isomura, M.; Nishiwaki, T.; Tamari, M.; Ishikawa, S.; Kai,M.; Murata, Y.; Takeuchi, K.; Yamane, Y.; Hayashi, R.; Minami, M.;Fujino, M. A.; Hojo, Y.; Uchiyama, I.; Takagi, T.; Nakamura, Y.:Characterization of a 1200-kb genomic segment of chromosome 3p22-p21.3.DNA Res. 6:37-44, 1999; and

Fritzler, M. J.; Lung, C.-C.; Hamel, J. C.; Griffith, K. J.; Chan, E. K.L.: Molecular characterization of golgin-245, a novel Golgi complexprotein containing a granin signature. J. B.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GOLGA4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602509, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Golgi reassembly stacking protein 1, 65 kda (GORASP1,Accession NP_(—)114105.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GORASP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GORASP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GORASP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8526, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Golgi reassemblystacking protein 1, 65 kda (GORASP1, Accession NP_(—)114105.1), a genewhich has some funtion with the Golgi apparatus. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GORASP1.

The function of GORASP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM75.1. Glycoprotein m6a(GPM6A, Accession NP_(—)005268.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GPM6A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPM6A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPM6A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14453, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein m6a(GPM6A, Accession NP_(—)005268.1), a gene which may play a role inneuronal development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GPM6A.

The function of GPM6A has been established by previous studies. Yan etal. (1993) used monoclonal antibodies raised against antigens in mousebrain fractions to isolate 2 related cDNAs from an expression library.The cDNAs, which they designated M6a and M6b (OMIM Ref. No. 300051), arehighly similar to the myelin proteolipid protein (OMIM Ref. No. 300401)and are expressed during early development of the mouse central nervoussystem (CNS). Olinsky et al. (1996) found that the M6a gene (GPM6A) isexpressed only in neurons. They obtained partial human genomic and cDNAclones for M6a and mapped the gene to 4q34 by fluorescence in situhybridization. M6, a cell surface glycoprotein mainly expressed onneurons in the murine CNS, plays significant roles in neural celladhesion and some aspects of neurite growth (Lagenaur et al., 1992).Shimizu et al. (1996) isolated a human cDNA that is highly homologous tothe murine gene, symbolized Gpm6, that encodes M6. The human gene,GPM6A, contains an open reading frame of 834 nucleotides encoding apeptide of 278 amino acids. Northern blot analysis revealed specificexpression in human brain. By radiation hybrid mapping, Shimizu et al.(1996) assigned the GPM6A gene to 4q33-q34.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shimizu, F.; Watanabe, T. K.; Fujiwara, T.; Takahashi, E.; Nakamura, Y.;Maekawa, H.: Isolation and mapping of the human glycoprotein M6 gene(GPM6A) to 4q33- to - q34. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 74:138-139, 1996; and

Yan, Y.; Lagenaur, C.; Narayanan, V.: Molecular cloning of M6:identification of a PLP/DM20 gene family. Neuron 11:423-431, 1993.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GPM6A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601275, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. G protein-coupled receptor 26 (GPR26, AccessionNP_(—)703143.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GPR26 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPR26, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GPR26 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8305, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 26 (GPR26, Accession NP_(—)703143.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR26.

G protein-coupled receptor 63 (GPR63, Accession NP_(—)110411.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR63 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR63, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR63BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9429, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 63 (GPR63, Accession NP_(—)110411.1), a gene which transducesextracellular signals through heterotrimeric G proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPR63.

The function of GPR63 has been established by previous studies. Usingdegenerate primers designed from sequence conserved between Xenopus andmouse PSP24 homologs, Kawasawa et al. (2000) cloned GPR63, which theycalled PSP24B, by PCR followed by RACE using human brain mRNA astemplate. The deduced 419-amino acid protein shares 57% identity withXenopus PSP24 and 92% identity with the mouse homolog. Lee et al. (2001)identified GPR63 within a human genomic DNA library using GPR61 (OMIMRef. No. 606916) as probe. Primers to the intronless sequence weresynthesized, and GPR63 cDNA was amplified by PCR and cloned. Northernblot analysis revealed expression of a single 6.8-kb transcript invarious brain regions, with stronger expression in caudate and thalamus,and fainter expression in hypothalamus and midbrain. Kawasawa et al.(2000) cloned mouse Gpr63, which they called mPSP24B, by screening amouse genomic library with the cDNA fragment of Xenopus PSP24. The6.0-kb mouse transcript was expressed almost exclusively in brain. Insitu hybridization of mouse brain sections revealed expression inneuronal cells such as olfactory mitral cells, cortical neurons,hippocampal pyramidal cells, and Purkinje cells in the cerebellum.Kawasawa et al. (2000) noted that Xenopus PSP24 was originallyidentified as a lysophosphatidic acid receptor (LPA). Functionalanalysis of mouse Gpr63 transfected into a rat hepatoma cell linesuggested that the mouse protein does not function as an LPA receptor.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kawasawa, Y.; Kume, K.; Nakade, S.; Haga, H.; Izumi, T.; Shimizu, T.:Brain-specific expression of novel G-protein-coupled receptors, withhomologies to Xenopus PSP24 and human GPR45. Biochem. Biophys. Res.Commun. 276:952-956, 2000; and

Lee, D. K.; George, S. R.; Cheng, R.; Nguyen, T.; Liu, Y.; Brown, M.;Lynch, K. R.; O'Dowd, B. F.: Identification of four novel human Gprotein-coupled receptors expressed in the brai.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GPR63 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606915, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2-like (drosophila)(GPRK2L, Accession NP_(—)005298.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GPRK2L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPRK2L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPRK2L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7782, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor kinase 2-like (drosophila) (GPRK2L, Accession NP_(—)005298.1),a gene which plays a role in receptor desensitization. Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPRK2L.

The function of GPRK2L has been established by previous studies. Premontet al. (1996) determined that there are 4 isoforms of GPRK2L, or GRK4.The full-length protein contains 578 amino acids, while the splicevariants enode proteins that contain 546, 532, and 500 amino acids dueto the absence of exon 2, exon 15, and both exons 2 and 15,respectively. Northern blot analysis of 16 human tissues detected highexpression of a 2.5-kb GPRK2L transcript only in testis. Sallese et al.(1997) showed that only the full-length GRK4 protein has kinase activityand that it interacts with and is inhibitable by calmodulin (CALM1;114180).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Premont, R. T.; Macrae, A. D.; Stoffel, R. H.; Chung, N.; Pitcher, J.A.; Ambrose, C.; Inglese, J.; MacDonald, M. E.; Lefkowitz, R. J.:Characterization of the G protein- coupled receptor kinase GRK4:identification of four splice variants. J. Biol. Chem. 271:6403-6410,1996; and

Sallese, M.; Mariggio, S.; Collodel, G.; Moretti, E.; Piomboni, P.;Baccetti, B.; De Blasi, A.: G protein-coupled receptor kinase GRK4:molecular analysis of the four isoforms and ult.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GPRK2L arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 137026, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. GRCC9 (Accession NP_(—)116030.1) is another GAM96 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRCC9 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGRCC9, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRCC9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4675, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of GRCC9 (AccessionNP_(—)116030.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRCC9.

Hbs1-like (s. cerevisiae) (HBS1L, Accession NP_(—)006611.1) is anotherGAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HBS1L BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HBS1L, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HBS1LBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17413, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Hbs1-like (s.cerevisiae) (HBS1L, Accession NP_(—)006611.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HBS1L.

HIST2H2BE (Accession NP_(—)003519.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HIST2H2BE BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHIST2H2BE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIST2H2BE BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6859, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of HIST2H2BE(Accession NP_(—)003519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HIST2H2BE.

Histocompatibility (minor) 13 (HM13, Accession NP_(—)848697.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HM13 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HM13, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HM13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9742, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Histocompatibility(minor) 13 (HM13, Accession NP_(—)848697.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HM13.

HTCD37 (Accession NP_(—)067045.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HTCD37 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HTCD37,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HTCD37 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16787, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of HTCD37 (AccessionNP_(—)067045.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HTCD37.

HUMAGCGB (Accession XP_(—)291083.2) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HUMAGCGB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by HUMAGCGB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HUMAGCGBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10039, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of HUMAGCGB (AccessionXP_(—)291083.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HUMAGCGB.

HUMAGCGB (Accession NP_(—)037418.2) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HUMAGCGB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by HUMAGCGB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HUMAGCGBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10039, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of HUMAGCGB (AccessionNP_(—)037418.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HUMAGCGB.

Iduronate 2-sulfatase (hunter syndrome) (IDS, Accession NP_(—)000193.1)is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IDS BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IDS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IDS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2510, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Iduronate2-sulfatase (hunter syndrome) (IDS, Accession NP_(—)000193.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IDS.

Interleukin enhancer binding factor 3, 90 kda (ILF3, AccessionNP_(—)036350.2) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ILF3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ILF3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ILF3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12695, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Interleukinenhancer binding factor 3, 90 kda (ILF3, Accession NP_(—)036350.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ILF3.

Lysyl-trna synthetase (KARS, Accession NP_(—)005539.1) is another GAM96target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KARS BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby KARS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KARS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13190, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Lysyl-trnasynthetase (KARS, Accession NP_(—)005539.1), a gene which functions inprotein biosynthesis and therefore may be associated with Autoimmunediseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Autoimmune diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KARS.

The function of KARS has been established by previous studies. Proteinsynthesis is initiated by the attachment of amino acids to cognate tRNAsby aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases. At least 6 of 20 human aminoacyl-tRNAsynthetases have been identified as targets of autoantibodies in theautoimmune disease polymyositis/dermatomyositis. One of these islysyl-tRNA synthetase, symbolized KARS (Targoff et al. (1993)).Tolkunova et al. (2000) identified 2 full-length sequences for KARS anddetermined that they represent cytoplasmic and mitochondrial isoforms.The 625-amino acid mitochondrial enzyme and the 597-amino acidcytoplasmic enzyme are identical over the last 576 amino acids, but themitochondrial enzyme has a different 49-amino acid N terminus containinga mitochondrial targeting sequence. Transfection of bothfluorescence-tagged isoforms into an osteosarcoma cell line showed thatthe cytoplasmic isoform produced a diffuse, cellwide fluorescence, whilethe mitochondrial isoform resulted in a punctate pattern thatcolocalized with mitochondrial markers. Ribonuclease protection analysisindicated that the mRNA encoding the cytoplasmic isoform makes upapproximately 70%, and the mitochondrial isoform approximately 30%, ofmature KARS transcripts. Tolkunova et al. (2000) found that bothfull-length mitochondrial and cytoplasmic KARS, purified afterexpression in E. coli, aminoacylated in vitro transcripts correspondingto both the cytoplasmic and mitochondrial tRNA-lys. Tolkunova et al.(2000) determined that the KARS gene contains 15 exons and spans about20 kb. The cytoplasmic and mitochondrial KARS isoforms result fromalternative splicing of the first 3 exons. Tolkunova et al. (2000) foundthat the initiation codons for KARS and RAP1 (OMIM Ref. No. 605061) areseparated by 243 bp. This region lacks a conventional TATA sequence butcontains several SP1 (OMIM Ref. No. 189906)-binding domains oriented inboth directions

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tolkunova, E.; Park, H.; Xia, J.; King, M. P.; Davidson, E.: The humanlysyl-tRNA synthetase gene encodes both the cytoplasmic andmitochondrial enzymes by means of an unusual alternative splicing of theprimary transcript. J. Biol. Chem. 275:35063-35069, 2000; and

Maas, S.; Kim, Y.-G.; Rich, A.: Genomic clustering of tRNA-specificadenosine deaminase ADAT1 and two tRNA synthetases. Mammalian Genome12:387-393, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KARS arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601421, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KBF2 (Accession NP_(—)056958.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KBF2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KBF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KBF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of KBF2 (AccessionNP_(—)056958.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KBF2.

Potassium voltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 6(KCNA6, Accession NP_(—)002226.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNA6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNA6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNA6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1371, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 6 (KCNA6,Accession NP_(—)002226.1), a gene which mediates the voltage-dependentpotassium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNA6.

The function of KCNA6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Kv channel interactingprotein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775284.1) is another GAM96 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNIP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by KCNIP2, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNIP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12228, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Kv channelinteracting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775284.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNIP2.

Kv channel interacting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775283.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNIP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNIP2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KCNIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12228, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Kv channelinteracting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775283.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNIP2.

Kv channel interacting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775287.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNIP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNIP2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KCNIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12228, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Kv channelinteracting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775287.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNIP2.

Kv channel interacting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775285.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNIP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNIP2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KCNIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12228, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Kv channelinteracting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775285.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNIP2.

Kv channel interacting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775286.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNIP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNIP2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KCNIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12228, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Kv channelinteracting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775286.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNIP2.

Kv channel interacting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)055406.2) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNIP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNIP2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KCNIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12228, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Kv channelinteracting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)055406.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNIP2.

Kv channel interacting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775464.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNIP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNIP2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KCNIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12228, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Kv channelinteracting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775464.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNIP2.

Potassium voltage-gated channel, kqt-like subfamily, member 2 (KCNQ2,Accession NP_(—)004509.2) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNQ2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNQ2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNQ2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13173, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, kqt-like subfamily, member 2 (KCNQ2, AccessionNP_(—)004509.2), a gene which is probably important in the regulation ofneuronal excitability. and therefore is associated with Epilepsy, benignneonatal, 1. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Epilepsy, benign neonatal, 1, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNQ2.

The function of KCNQ2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. KIAA0056 (AccessionXP_(—)166201.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA0056 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0056, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0056 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13907,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0056 (AccessionXP_(—)166201.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0056.

KIAA0186 (Accession NP_(—)066545.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0186 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13734, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0186 (AccessionNP_(—)066545.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0186.

KIAA0316 (Accession XP_(—)045712.5) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0316 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0316,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0316 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17156, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0316 (AccessionXP_(—)045712.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0316.

KIAA0459 (Accession XP_(—)027862.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0459 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0459,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0459 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0459 (AccessionXP_(—)027862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0459.

KIAA0676 (Accession NP_(—)055858.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0676 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0676,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0676 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17472, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0676 (AccessionNP_(—)055858.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0676.

KIAA0828 (Accession NP_(—)056143.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0828 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0828,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0828 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11600, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0828 (AccessionNP_(—)056143.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0828.

KIAA0831 (Accession NP_(—)055739.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0831 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0831,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0831 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15913, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0831 (AccessionNP_(—)055739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0831.

KIAA1036 (Accession NP_(—)055724.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1036 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1036,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1036 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15246, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1036 (AccessionNP_(—)055724.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1036.

KIAA1045 (Accession XP_(—)048592.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1045 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14051, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1045 (AccessionXP_(—)048592.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1045.

KIAA1332 (Accession XP_(—)048774.2) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1332 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1332,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1332 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:419, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1332 (AccessionXP_(—)048774.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1332.

KIAA1576 (Accession NP_(—)065978.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1576 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1576,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1576 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18988, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1576 (AccessionNP_(—)065978.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1576.

KIAA1719 (Accession XP_(—)042936.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1719 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1719,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1719 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1719 (AccessionXP_(—)042936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1719.

KIAA1735 (Accession XP_(—)290496.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1735 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1735,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1735 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12607, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1735 (AccessionXP_(—)290496.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1735.

KIAA1765 (Accession XP_(—)047355.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1765 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1765,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1765 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7558, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1765 (AccessionXP_(—)047355.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1765.

KIAA1924 (Accession NP_(—)694971.2) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1924 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1924,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1924 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9076, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1924 (AccessionNP_(—)694971.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1924.

KIAA1950 (Accession XP_(—)166532.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1950 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1950,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1950 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7520, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1950 (AccessionXP_(—)166532.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1950.

KIP3 (Accession NP_(—)473454.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIP3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7794, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of KIP3 (AccessionNP_(—)473454.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIP3.

Keratin 23 (histone deacetylase inducible) (KRT23, AccessionNP_(—)056330.3) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KRT23 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KRT23,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KRT23 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1919, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Keratin 23 (histonedeacetylase inducible) (KRT23, Accession NP_(—)056330.3) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KRT23.

Lanc lantibiotic synthetase component c-like 1 (bacterial) (LANCL1,Accession NP_(—)006046.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LANCL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LANCL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LANCL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3104, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Lanc lantibioticsynthetase component c-like 1 (bacterial) (LANCL1, AccessionNP_(—)006046.1), a gene which binds the C-terminus of stomatin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LANCL1.

The function of LANCL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM88.2. Lanc lantibioticsynthetase component c-like 2 (bacterial) (LANCL2, AccessionNP_(—)061167.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LANCL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LANCL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LANCL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15186, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Lanc lantibioticsynthetase component c-like 2 (bacterial) (LANCL2, AccessionNP_(—)061167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LANCL2.

LOC118812 (Accession XP_(—)058346.2) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC118812, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC118812 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17463, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC118812(Accession XP_(—)058346.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118812.

LOC118812 (Accession NP_(—)849154.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC118812, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC118812 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17463, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC118812(Accession NP_(—)849154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118812.

LOC123232 (Accession XP_(—)058692.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC123232 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC123232, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC123232 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC123232(Accession XP_(—)058692.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC123232.

LOC130612 (Accession XP_(—)059461.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130612 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130612, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130612 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8428, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC130612(Accession XP_(—)059461.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130612.

LOC134466 (Accession XP_(—)068858.3) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC134466 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC134466, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC134466 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC134466(Accession XP_(—)068858.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC134466.

LOC139135 (Accession NP_(—)775764.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC139135 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC139135, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC139135 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5578, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC139135(Accession NP_(—)775764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC139135.

LOC146174 (Accession NP_(—)775772.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146174 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146174, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146174 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13043, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC146174(Accession NP_(—)775772.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146174.

LOC147515 (Accession XP_(—)097243.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147515 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147515, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147515 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8521, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC147515(Accession XP_(—)097243.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147515.

LOC148824 (Accession XP_(—)097527.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148824 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148824, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148824 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC148824(Accession XP_(—)097527.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148824.

LOC150035 (Accession XP_(—)097793.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150035 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150035, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150035 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:452, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC150035(Accession XP_(—)097793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150035.

LOC150212 (Accession XP_(—)086827.2) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150212 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150212, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150212 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2217, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC150212(Accession XP_(—)086827.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150212.

LOC150946 (Accession XP_(—)097977.2) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1643, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC150946(Accession XP_(—)097977.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150946.

LOC153277 (Accession XP_(—)295161.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153277 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153277, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153277 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC153277(Accession XP_(—)295161.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153277.

LOC155004 (Accession XP_(—)088114.2) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155004 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155004, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155004 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3970, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC155004(Accession XP_(—)088114.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155004.

LOC157226 (Accession XP_(—)033876.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157226 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157226, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157226 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18145, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC157226(Accession XP_(—)033876.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157226.

LOC157562 (Accession XP_(—)098779.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7115, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC157562(Accession XP_(—)098779.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157562.

LOC158812 (Accession XP_(—)088679.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158812, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158812 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC158812(Accession XP_(—)088679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158812.

LOC158813 (Accession XP_(—)088680.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC158813(Accession XP_(—)088680.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158813.

LOC167691 (Accession XP_(—)094623.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC167691 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC167691, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC167691 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8140, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC167691(Accession XP_(—)094623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC167691.

LOC196483 (Accession XP_(—)016909.6) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196483 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196483, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196483 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14696, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC196483(Accession XP_(—)016909.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196483.

LOC199858 (Accession XP_(—)114040.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199858 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199858, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199858 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11822, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC199858(Accession XP_(—)114040.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199858.

LOC200609 (Accession XP_(—)117256.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200609 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200609, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200609 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1503, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC200609(Accession XP_(—)117256.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200609.

LOC200895 (Accession NP_(—)789785.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11068, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC200895(Accession NP_(—)789785.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200895.

LOC200916 (Accession XP_(—)114317.3) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200916 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200916, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200916 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:903, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC200916(Accession XP_(—)114317.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200916.

LOC201725 (Accession XP_(—)114370.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201725 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201725, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201725 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3356, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC201725(Accession XP_(—)114370.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201725.

LOC219919 (Accession XP_(—)167785.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219919 BINDING SITE1 and LOC219919BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC219919, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219919BINDING SITE1 and LOC219919 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13602 andSEQ ID:6258 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC219919(Accession XP_(—)167785.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219919.

LOC222057 (Accession XP_(—)166594.2) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222057 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222057, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222057 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6288, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC222057(Accession XP_(—)166594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222057.

LOC222171 (Accession NP_(—)787083.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222171 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222171, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222171 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10483, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC222171(Accession NP_(—)787083.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222171.

LOC253573 (Accession XP_(—)173110.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253573 BINDING SITE1 and LOC253573BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC253573, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253573BINDING SITE1 and LOC253573 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4331 andSEQ ID:18972 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC253573(Accession XP_(—)173110.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253573.

LOC255480 (Accession XP_(—)172895.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255480 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255480, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255480 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC255480(Accession XP_(—)172895.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255480.

LOC256248 (Accession XP_(—)172550.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256248 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256248, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256248 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8993, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC256248(Accession XP_(—)172550.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256248.

LOC283104 (Accession XP_(—)210888.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283104 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283104, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283104 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC283104(Accession XP_(—)210888.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283104.

LOC283331 (Accession XP_(—)210977.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283331 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283331, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283331 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3714, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC283331(Accession XP_(—)210977.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283331.

LOC283724 (Accession XP_(—)208806.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283724 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283724, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283724 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17874, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC283724(Accession XP_(—)208806.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283724.

LOC283731 (Accession XP_(—)211184.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2171, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC283731(Accession XP_(—)211184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283731.

LOC283834 (Accession XP_(—)211225.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283834 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283834, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283834 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17890, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC283834(Accession XP_(—)211225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283834.

LOC284023 (Accession XP_(—)208983.3) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284023 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284023, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284023 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC284023(Accession XP_(—)208983.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284023.

LOC284031 (Accession XP_(—)208982.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284031 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14747, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC284031(Accession XP_(—)208982.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284031.

LOC284054 (Accession XP_(—)208987.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284054 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284054, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284054 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14039, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC284054(Accession XP_(—)208987.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284054.

LOC284057 (Accession XP_(—)208989.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284057 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284057, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284057 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19081, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC284057(Accession XP_(—)208989.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284057.

LOC284117 (Accession XP_(—)209024.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284117 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284117, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284117 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4099, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC284117(Accession XP_(—)209024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284117.

LOC284305 (Accession XP_(—)211425.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284305 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284305, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284305 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11555, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC284305(Accession XP_(—)211425.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284305.

LOC284325 (Accession XP_(—)209143.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284325 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284325, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284325 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:833, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC284325(Accession XP_(—)209143.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284325.

LOC284440 (Accession XP_(—)209210.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284440 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284440, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284440 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC284440(Accession XP_(—)209210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284440.

LOC284452 (Accession XP_(—)211469.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284452 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284452, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284452 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC284452(Accession XP_(—)211469.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284452.

LOC284473 (Accession XP_(—)211474.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284473 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284473, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284473 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6210, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC284473(Accession XP_(—)211474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284473.

LOC284600 (Accession XP_(—)211548.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284600 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284600, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284600 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8522, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC284600(Accession XP_(—)211548.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284600.

LOC284759 (Accession XP_(—)209363.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284759 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284759, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284759 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC284759(Accession XP_(—)209363.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284759.

LOC284831 (Accession XP_(—)211644.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284831 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284831, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284831 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC284831(Accession XP_(—)211644.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284831.

LOC285033 (Accession XP_(—)211739.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285033 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285033, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285033 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:933, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC285033(Accession XP_(—)211739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285033.

LOC285173 (Accession XP_(—)211795.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285173 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285173, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285173 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17372, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC285173(Accession XP_(—)211795.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285173.

LOC285191 (Accession XP_(—)211802.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285191 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285191, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285191 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC285191(Accession XP_(—)211802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285191.

LOC285205 (Accession XP_(—)211805.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285205 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285205, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285205 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11893, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC285205(Accession XP_(—)211805.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285205.

LOC285266 (Accession XP_(—)211823.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285266 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285266, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285266 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC285266(Accession XP_(—)211823.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285266.

LOC285295 (Accession XP_(—)211833.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285295 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285295, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285295 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13602, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC285295(Accession XP_(—)211833.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285295.

LOC285309 (Accession XP_(—)211839.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285309 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285309BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285309, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285309BINDING SITE1 and LOC285309 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6068 andSEQ ID:13602 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC285309(Accession XP_(—)211839.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285309.

LOC285506 (Accession XP_(—)209641.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285506 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285506, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285506 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4219, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC285506(Accession XP_(—)209641.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285506.

LOC285556 (Accession XP_(—)211939.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285556 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285556, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285556 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1124, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC285556(Accession XP_(—)211939.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285556.

LOC285638 (Accession XP_(—)209693.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285638 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285638, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285638 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC285638(Accession XP_(—)209693.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285638.

LOC285673 (Accession XP_(—)209720.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285673 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285673, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285673 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9819, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC285673(Accession XP_(—)209720.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285673.

LOC285744 (Accession XP_(—)209743.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285744 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285744, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285744 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10189, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC285744(Accession XP_(—)209743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285744.

LOC285851 (Accession XP_(—)212039.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285851 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285851, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285851 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9838, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC285851(Accession XP_(—)212039.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285851.

LOC285951 (Accession XP_(—)212090.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285951 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285951, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285951 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4449, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC285951(Accession XP_(—)212090.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285951.

LOC286218 (Accession XP_(—)212235.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286218 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286218, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286218 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC286218(Accession XP_(—)212235.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286218.

LOC338746 (Accession XP_(—)290549.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338746 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338746, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338746 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9649, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC338746(Accession XP_(—)290549.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338746.

LOC338799 (Accession XP_(—)290580.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338799 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC338799, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC338799 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19175, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC338799(Accession XP_(—)290580.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338799.

LOC338899 (Accession XP_(—)294740.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC338899(Accession XP_(—)294740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338899.

LOC339062 (Accession XP_(—)294795.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339062 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339062, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339062 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10862, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC339062(Accession XP_(—)294795.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339062.

LOC339373 (Accession XP_(—)294921.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339373 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339373, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339373 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12281, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC339373(Accession XP_(—)294921.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339373.

LOC339378 (Accession XP_(—)294923.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339378 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339378, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339378 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13147, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC339378(Accession XP_(—)294923.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339378.

LOC339622 (Accession XP_(—)295016.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339622 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339622, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339622 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4595, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC339622(Accession XP_(—)295016.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339622.

LOC339669 (Accession XP_(—)290982.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339669 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339669, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339669 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC339669(Accession XP_(—)290982.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339669.

LOC340074 (Accession XP_(—)295148.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340074 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340074, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340074 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5987, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC340074(Accession XP_(—)295148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340074.

LOC340170 (Accession XP_(—)291160.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340170 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340170, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340170 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7614, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC340170(Accession XP_(—)291160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340170.

LOC340353 (Accession XP_(—)295221.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340353 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340353, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340353 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC340353(Accession XP_(—)295221.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340353.

LOC340464 (Accession XP_(—)291300.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340464 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340464, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340464 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6259, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC340464(Accession XP_(—)291300.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340464.

LOC340850 (Accession XP_(—)295799.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340850 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340850, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340850 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2511, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC340850(Accession XP_(—)295799.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340850.

LOC347864 (Accession XP_(—)302614.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347864 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347864, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347864 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1097, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC347864(Accession XP_(—)302614.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347864.

LOC347888 (Accession XP_(—)302563.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347888 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347888, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347888 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC347888(Accession XP_(—)302563.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347888.

LOC348528 (Accession XP_(—)302814.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348528 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348528, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348528 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17828, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC348528(Accession XP_(—)302814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348528.

LOC349049 (Accession XP_(—)300919.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349049 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349049, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349049 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19254, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC349049(Accession XP_(—)300919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349049.

LOC349234 (Accession XP_(—)300987.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349234 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349234, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349234 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4813, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC349234(Accession XP_(—)300987.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349234.

LOC349256 (Accession XP_(—)300994.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349256 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349256, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349256 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19187, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC349256(Accession XP_(—)300994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349256.

LOC349351 (Accession XP_(—)028319.4) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349351 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349351, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349351 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19187, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC349351(Accession XP_(—)028319.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349351.

LOC63928 (Accession NP_(—)071380.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC63928 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC63928,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC63928 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7473, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC63928 (AccessionNP_(—)071380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC63928.

LOC90906 (Accession XP_(—)034809.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC90906 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90906,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90906 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5553, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC90906 (AccessionXP_(—)034809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC90906.

LOC91266 (Accession XP_(—)037268.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC91266 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91266,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91266 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4369, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC91266 (AccessionXP_(—)037268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91266.

LOC92230 (Accession XP_(—)043733.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC92230 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92230,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92230 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18989, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of LOC92230 (AccessionXP_(—)043733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92230.

Microtubule-associated protein 6 (MAP6, Accession XP_(—)166256.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAP6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MAP6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11998, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein 6 (MAP6, Accession XP_(—)166256.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP6.

Max gene associated (MGA, Accession XP_(—)031689.3) is another GAM96target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGA BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2236, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Max gene associated(MGA, Accession XP_(—)031689.3), a gene which plays a role in the finalsteps of digestion of starch. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGA.

The function of MGA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. MGC10233 (AccessionNP_(—)689928.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGC10233 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10233, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC10233 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12991,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of MGC10233 (AccessionNP_(—)689928.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC10233.

MGC10812 (Accession NP_(—)113613.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC10812 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10812,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10812 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3998, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of MGC10812 (AccessionNP_(—)113613.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC10812.

MGC13125 (Accession NP_(—)116114.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC13125 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13125,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13125 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5483, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of MGC13125 (AccessionNP_(—)116114.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC13125.

MGC2474 (Accession NP_(—)076420.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2474 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2474,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2474 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17757, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of MGC2474 (AccessionNP_(—)076420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2474.

MGC26733 (Accession NP_(—)659429.2) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC26733 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC26733,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC26733 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18016, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of MGC26733 (AccessionNP_(—)659429.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC26733.

MGC2749 (Accession NP_(—)076974.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2749 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2749,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2749 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:680, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of MGC2749 (AccessionNP_(—)076974.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2749.

MGC3222 (Accession NP_(—)077310.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3222 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3222,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3222 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11500, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of MGC3222 (AccessionNP_(—)077310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3222.

MGC34680 (Accession NP_(—)689559.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC34680 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34680,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34680 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1068, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of MGC34680 (AccessionNP_(—)689559.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC34680.

MGC34695 (Accession NP_(—)775826.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC34695 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34695,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34695 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of MGC34695 (AccessionNP_(—)775826.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC34695.

MGC35206 (Accession NP_(—)848647.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC35206 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35206,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35206 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of MGC35206 (AccessionNP_(—)848647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC35206.

MGC42530 (Accession NP_(—)775841.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC42530 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC42530,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC42530 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12415, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of MGC42530 (AccessionNP_(—)775841.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC42530.

MGC4734 (Accession NP_(—)659488.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4734 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4734,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4734 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12722, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of MGC4734 (AccessionNP_(—)659488.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4734.

MGC5508 (Accession NP_(—)076997.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC5508 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5508,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5508 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15558, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of MGC5508 (AccessionNP_(—)076997.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC5508.

Myeloid/lymphoid or mixed-lineage leukemia (trithorax homolog,drosophila); translocated to, 2 (MLLT2, Accession NP_(—)005926.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MLLT2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MLLT2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLLT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15646, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Myeloid/lymphoid ormixed-lineage leukemia (trithorax homolog, drosophila); translocated to,2 (MLLT2, Accession NP_(—)005926.1), a gene which is a Putativetranscription factor. and therefore is associated with Acute leukemias.Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Acute leukemias, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MLLT2.

The function of MLLT2 has been established by previous studies. Nakamuraet al. (1993) found that the gene on chromosome 4q21 that is fused withthe ALL1 gene in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia andtranslocation t(4;11)(q21;q23) and the gene on chromosome 9 that isfused with the ALL1 gene on chromosome 11 in patients with leukemia andthe t(9;11)(p22;q23) show high sequence homology with the ENL gene onchromosome 19 which is fused to the ALL1 gene in patients with leukemiaand the translocation t(11;19)(q23;p13). They found further that theprotein products of the AF4, AF9 (MLLT3), and ENL (MLLT1) genescontained nuclear targeting sequences as well as serine-rich andproline-rich regions. Stretches abundant in basic amino acids were alsopresent in the 3 proteins. These results indicated that the differentproteins fused to ALL1 polypeptides in leukemia provide similarfunctional domains. Uckun et al. (1998) analyzed bone marrow leukemiccells of 17 infants and 127 children with newly diagnosed acutelymphatic leukemia (ALL), as well as fetal liver and bone marrow andnormal infant bone marrow samples for the presence of a t(4;11)translocation, using standard cytogenetic techniques and expression ofan MLL-AF4 fusion transcript by standard RT-PCR assays as well as nestedRT-PCR that is 100-fold more sensitive than the standard RT-PCR.Overall, 9 of the 17 infants and 17 of 127 noninfant pediatric ALLpatients were positive for expression of MLL-AF4 fusion transcripts.None of the MLL-AF4(+) cases were positive for E2A-PBX1 (147141; 176310)or BCR-ABL (151410; 189980) fusion transcript expression. Although 8 of9 MLL-AF4(+) infants had cytogenetically detectable t(4;11)translocation, 15 of the 17 MLL-AF4(+) noninfants were t(4;11) negative.Infants with MLL-AF4(+) ALL had poor outcomes, whereas noninfantfusion-gene-positive, translocation-negative patients has favorableoutcomes similar to MLL-AF4(-) patients. Notably, MLL-AF4 transcriptsalso were detected by nested RT-PCR in 4 of 16 fetal bone marrows, 5 of13 fetal livers, and 1 of 6 normal infant bone marrows, but not in anyof the 44 remission bone marrow specimens from pediatric ALL patients.These results represented unprecedented evidence that MLL-AF4 fusiontranscripts can be present in normal hematopoietic cells, indicatingthat their expression is insufficient for leukemic transformation ofnormal lymphocyte precursors.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nakamura, T.; Alder, H.; Gu, Y.; Prasad, R.; Canaani, O.; Kamada, N.;Gale, R. P.; Lange, B.; Crist, W. M.; Nowell, P. C.; Croce, C. M.;Canaani, E.: Genes on chromosomes 4, 9, and 19 involved in 11q23abnormalities in acute leukemia share sequence homology and/or commonmotifs. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 90:4631-4635, 1993; and

Uckun, F. M.; Herman-Hatten, K.; Crotty, M.-L.; Sensel, M. G.; Sather,H. N.; Tuel- Ahlgren, L.; Sarquis, M. B.; Bostrom, B.; Nachman, J. B.;Steinherz, P. G.; Gaynon, P. S.; Heerema, N.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MLLT2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 159557, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MLR2 (Accession XP_(—)050988.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MLR2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MLR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of MLR2 (AccessionXP_(—)050988.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MLR2.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein s12 (MRPS12, Accession NP_203527.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS12 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPS12, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MRPS12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9214, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s12 (MRPS12, Accession NP_(—)203527.1), a gene whichis a component of the mitochondrial ribosome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MRPS12.

The function of MRPS12 has been established by previous studies.accuracy center. To characterize human nuclear genes encoding componentsof the mitochondrial gene expression machinery, Shah et al. (1998)searched an expressed sequence tag (EST) database with the amino acidsequence of E. coli rpsL. They isolated over 30 ESTs comprising a singlecontig in both human and mouse, and they stated that this indicatesRPMS12 is likely a single-copy gene in the genomes of these mammals. TheRPMS12 protein has an N-terminal extension containing basic andhydroxyl- group amino acids, consistent with a role for RPMS12 inmitochondrial targeting. Johnson et al. (1998) cloned the gene encodinghuman mitochondrial ribosomal protein S12 based on its homology to theDrosophila tko gene. They found that the gene stretches over 1.7 kb ofgenomic DNA. The mRNA showed 3 distinct patterns of splicing within the5-prime untranslated region, with 1 form predominant over the other 2,in all human tissues examined. The coding region of the leader sequenceis interrupted in codon 17 by a second intron of 990 bp. The predictedprotein is translated as a prepeptide of 138 amino acids and processedto a peptide of 112 amino acids with a molecular mass of 12.3 kD. Theauthors pointed out that the functional role of RPMS12 makes it acandidate gene for susceptibility to aminoglycoside ototoxicity (OMIMRef. No. 580000), which in some cases is demonstrably due to mutation inthe mitochondrial gene encoding mitochondrial ribosomal RNA 12S, MTRNR1(OMIM Ref. No. 561000).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Johnson, D. F.; Hamon, M.; Fischel-Ghodsian, N.: Characterization of thehuman mitochondrial ribosomal S12 gene. Genomics 52:363-368, 1998; and

Shah, Z. H.; Migliosi, V.; Miller, S. C. M.; Wang, A.; Friedman, T. B.;Jacobs, H. T.: Chromosomal locations of three human nuclear genes(RPSM12, TUFM, and AFG3L1) specifying putative.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MRPS12 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603021, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Mitochondrial ribosomal protein s12 (MRPS12, AccessionNP_(—)066930.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MRPS12 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPS12,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MRPS12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9214, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s12 (MRPS12, Accession NP_(—)066930.1), a gene whichis a component of the mitochondrial ribosome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MRPS12.

The function of MRPS12 has been established by previous studies.accuracy center. To characterize human nuclear genes encoding componentsof the mitochondrial gene expression machinery, Shah et al. (1998)searched an expressed sequence tag (EST) database with the amino acidsequence of E. coli rpsL. They isolated over 30 ESTs comprising a singlecontig in both human and mouse, and they stated that this indicatesRPMS12 is likely a single-copy gene in the genomes of these mammals. TheRPMS12 protein has an N-terminal extension containing basic andhydroxyl- group amino acids, consistent with a role for RPMS12 inmitochondrial targeting. Johnson et al. (1998) cloned the gene encodinghuman mitochondrial ribosomal protein S12 based on its homology to theDrosophila tko gene. They found that the gene stretches over 1.7 kb ofgenomic DNA. The mRNA showed 3 distinct patterns of splicing within the5-prime untranslated region, with 1 form predominant over the other 2,in all human tissues examined. The coding region of the leader sequenceis interrupted in codon 17 by a second intron of 990 bp. The predictedprotein is translated as a prepeptide of 138 amino acids and processedto a peptide of 112 amino acids with a molecular mass of 12.3 kD. Theauthors pointed out that the functional role of RPMS12 makes it acandidate gene for susceptibility to aminoglycoside ototoxicity (OMIMRef. No. 580000), which in some cases is demonstrably due to mutation inthe mitochondrial gene encoding mitochondrial ribosomal RNA 12S, MTRNR1(OMIM Ref. No. 561000).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Johnson, D. F.; Hamon, M.; Fischel-Ghodsian, N.: Characterization of thehuman mitochondrial ribosomal S12 gene. Genomics 52:363-368, 1998; and

Shah, Z. H.; Migliosi, V.; Miller, S. C. M.; Wang, A.; Friedman, T. B.;Jacobs, H. T.: Chromosomal locations of three human nuclear genes(RPSM12, TUFM, and AFG3L1) specifying putative.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MRPS12 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603021, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Musculin (activated b-cell factor-1) (MSC, AccessionNP_(—)005089.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MSC BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MSC, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MSC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2216, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Musculin (activatedb-cell factor-1) (MSC, Accession NP_(—)005089.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MSC.

N-acetyltransferase 5 (ard1 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (NAT5, AccessionNP_(—)852668.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NAT5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NAT5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NAT5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13542, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of N-acetyltransferase5 (ard1 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (NAT5, Accession NP_852668.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NAT5.

N-acetyltransferase 5 (ard1 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (NAT5, AccessionNP_(—)057184.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NAT5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NAT5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NAT5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13542, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of N-acetyltransferase5 (ard1 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (NAT5, Accession NP_057184.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NAT5.

N-acetyltransferase 5 (ard1 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (NAT5, AccessionNP_(—)852669.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NAT5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NAT5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NAT5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13542, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of N-acetyltransferase5 (ard1 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (NAT5, Accession NP_852669.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NAT5.

Nadph oxidase 1 (NOX1, Accession NP_(—)008983.1) is another GAM96 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NOX1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by NOX1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NOX1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13865, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Nadph oxidase 1(NOX1, Accession NP_(—)008983.1), a gene which mediates the h+ currentsof resting phagocytes and other tissues. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NOX1.

The function of NOX1 has been established by previous studies.Voltage-gated proton (hydrogen) channels play an important role incellular defense against acidic stress. They are unique among ionchannels with respect to their extremely high selectivity, markedtemperature dependence, and unitary conductance, which is 3 orders ofmagnitude lower than that of most other ion channels. Starace et al.(1997) demonstrated that arginine- to - histidine mutations weresufficient to turn the voltage sensor of the Shaker K+ channel (see OMIMRef. No. 176260) into a voltage-gated H+ conductance. The criticalresidues are reminiscent of a motif within the predicted thirdtransmembrane domain of gp91-phox, the electron- transporting subunit ofthe phagocyte NADPH oxidase encoded by the CYBB gene (OMIM Ref. No.306400). When NOH1S was stably expressed in HEK293 cells by Banfi et al.(2000), it generated voltage-dependent, outward H+ currents. Thecurrents activated slowly upon depolarization, and several seconds wererequired to elicit maximal amplitude, as expected for voltage-dependentH+ currents of epithelial cells and phagocytes. The NOH1S currents werereversibly blocked by zinc, a known H+ channel inhibitor. Banfi et al.(2000) argued that the fact that NOH1S does not contain an electrontransport chain suggests that H+ conductance is its main physiologicfunction, whereas flavocytochromes such as NOH1L or gp91-phox mightconduct H+ ions as part of their electron transport mechanism.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Banfi, B.; Maturana, A.; Jaconi, S.; Arnaudeau, S.; Laforge, T.; Sinha,S.; Ligeti, E.; Demaurex, N.; Krause, K.-H.: A mammalian H+ channelgenerated through alternative splicing of the NADPH oxidase homologNOH-1. Science 287:138-141, 2000; and

Starace, D. M; Stefani, E.; Bezanilla, F.: Voltage-dependent protontransport by the voltage sensor of the Shaker K+ channel. Neuron19:1319-1327, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NOX1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300225, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Neurotensin receptor 2 (NTSR2, Accession NP_(—)036476.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NTSR2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NTSR2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NTSR2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3637, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Neurotensinreceptor 2 (NTSR2, Accession NP_(—)036476.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NTSR2.

2′-5′-oligoadenylate synthetase 3, 100 kda (OAS3, AccessionNP_(—)006178.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. OAS3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OAS3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OAS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12448, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of2′-5′-oligoadenylate synthetase 3, 100 kda (OAS3, AccessionNP_006178.1), a gene which may play a role in mediating resistance tovirus infection, control of cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with OAS3.

The function of OAS3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. P15RS (AccessionNP_(—)060640.2) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P15RS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P15RS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of P15RS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11233, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of P15RS (AccessionNP_(—)060640.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith P15RS.

Procollagen-proline, 2-oxoglutarate 4-dioxygenase (proline4-hydroxylase), alpha polypeptide i (P4HA1, Accession NP_(—)000908.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. P4HA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by P4HA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P4HA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3572, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition ofProcollagen-proline, 2-oxoglutarate 4-dioxygenase (proline4-hydroxylase), alpha polypeptide i (P4HA1, Accession NP_(—)000908.1), agene which catalyzes the formation of 4-hydroxyproline in collagen.Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with P4HA1.

The function of P4HA1 has been established by previous studies. Prolyl4-hydroxylase (EC 1.14.11.2) plays a central role in collagen synthesis.It catalyzes the formation of 4-hydroxyproline in collagens byhydroxylation of proline residues in peptide linkages. The4-hydroxyproline residues are essential for the folding of the newlysynthesized procollagen polypeptide chain into triple helical molecules.The active enzyme is a tetramer of 2 alpha and 2 beta subunits with amolecular weight of about 240,000. The beta subunit (P4HB; 176790) isidentical to the enzyme disulfide isomerase (EC 5.3.4.1) and a majorcellular thyroid-binding protein. The alpha subunit probably contributesa major part of the catalytic site of the enzyme. Helaakoski et al.(1989) isolated cDNA clones for the alpha subunit. They found that theclones encode a polypeptide of 517 amino acid residues and a signalpeptide of 17 amino acids. Southern blot analyses of human genomic DNAwith a cDNA probe for the alpha subunit suggested the presence of only 1gene encoding 2 types of mRNA, which appear to result from mutuallyexclusive alternative splicing of primary transcripts of 1 gene.Helaakoski et al. (1994) reported that the P4HA gene covers more than 69kilobases and consists of 16 exons. Evidence had previously beenpresented for a mutually exclusive alternative splicing of RNAtranscripts of the gene. The present data indicated that the mutuallyexclusive sequences found in the mRNAs are coded by 2 consecutive,homologous 71-bp exons, 9 and 10. These exons are identical in theirfirst 5 basepairs and the overall identity between them is 61% at thenucleotide level and 58% at the level of the coded amino acids. Bothtypes of mRNA were found to be expressed in all of the tissues studied,but in some tissues the type coding for the exon 9 or exon 10 sequenceswas more abundant than the other type.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Helaakoski, T.; Vuori, K.; Myllyla, R.; Kivirikko, K. I.; Pihlajaniemi,T.: Molecular cloning of the alpha-subunit of human prolyl4-hydroxylase: the complete cDNA- derived amino acid sequence andevidence for alternative splicing of RNA transcripts. Proc. Nat. Acad.Sci. 86:4392-4396, 1989; and

Helaakoski, T.; Veijola, J.; Vuori, K.; Rehn, M.; Chow, L. T.;Taillon-Miller, P.; Kivirikko, K. I.; Pihlajaniemi, T.: Structure andexpression of the human gene for the alpha subunit.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of P4HA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176710, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Poly(a) binding protein, cytoplasmic 1 (PABPC1, AccessionNP_(—)002559.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PABPC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PABPC1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PABPC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18105, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Poly(a) bindingprotein, cytoplasmic 1 (PABPC1, Accession NP_(—)002559.1), a gene whichinvolves in cytoplasmic regulatory processes of mRNA metabolism.Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PABPC1.

The function of PABPC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2.Phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazolesuccinocarboxamide synthetase (PAICS, Accession NP_(—)006443.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAICS BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PAICS, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAICSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1992, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazolesuccinocarboxamide synthetase (PAICS, Accession NP_(—)006443.1), a genewhich is required for purine biosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAICS.

The function of PAICS has been established by previous studies. Schildet al. (1990) used the functional complementation of mutations inSaccharomyces cerevisiae to isolate a human cDNA clone complementing theade-2 (phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase; EC 4.1.1.21) yeastmutation. The same cDNA also complemented ade-1(phosphoribosylaminoimidazole succinocarboxamide synthetase; EC6.3.2.6); thus, this is a bifunctional enzyme. Although these enzymesare encoded by genes on different chromosomes in yeast, their enzymaticactivities copurify from chicken livers, and the complementation of bothactivities by this single cDNA clone suggests that the enzyme isbifunctional in humans. Barton et al. (1991) mapped the gene tochromosome 4 by fusing Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells carrying theAde(-)D mutation with human lymphocytes using inactivated Sendai virus.Two of the isolated subclones contained only the long arm of humanchromosome 4 translocated onto a CHO chromosome, thus providing evidencethat the gene in question is on 4q. By subjecting 2 of the subclonescontaining chromosome 4 to BrdU visible light segregation, Barton et al.(1991) demonstrated that all of the isolated purine auxotrophic celllines showed a loss of 4q. It is noteworthy that this bifunctionalenzyme maps to the same general region as the monofunctional enzyme PPAT(OMIM Ref. No. 172450), which catalyzes the first step in thebiosynthetic pathway for the production of AMP fromphosphoribosylpyrophosphate (PRPP) and maps to 4pter-q21. AIRcarboxylase (EC 4.1.1.21)/SAICAR synthetase (EC 6.3.2.6) is abifunctional enzyme, the activities of which are required for steps 6and 7, respectively, of purine biosynthesis. Brayton et al. (1994)demonstrated that in the human, as in the chicken, the GPAT gene (OMIMRef. No. 172450), which catalyzes the first and presumably rate-limitingreaction in purine biosynthesis, is closely linked and divergentlytranscribed. The intergenic region is approximately 625 bp in the humanand 229 bp in the chicken. Although there are several examples forbidirectional transcription in higher eukaryotes, GPAT-AIRC was thefirst example for bidirectional transcription of tightly coupled genesthat are not structurally related but are involved in the same pathway.This may be a eukaryotic equivalent of a prokaryotic operon.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Schild, D.; Brake, A. J.; Kiefer, M. C.; Young, D.; Barr, P. J.: Cloningof three human multifunctional de novo purine biosynthetic genes byfunctional complementation of yeast mutations. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.87:2916-2920, 1990; and

Brayton, K. A.; Chen, Z.; Zhou, G.; Nagy, P. L.; Gavalas, A.; Trent, J.M.; Deaven, L. L.; Dixon, J. E.; Zalkin, H.: Two genes for de novopurine nucleotide synthesis on human chromosom.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PAICS arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 172439, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Poly(rc) binding protein 4 (PCBP4, Accession NP_(—)065151.1)is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCBP4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCBP4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PCBP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2715,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Poly(rc) bindingprotein 4 (PCBP4, Accession NP_(—)065151.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCBP4.

Poly(rc) binding protein 4 (PCBP4, Accession NP_(—)127502.1) is anotherGAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCBP4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCBP4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCBP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2715, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Poly(rc) bindingprotein 4 (PCBP4, Accession NP_(—)127502.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCBP4.

Poly(rc) binding protein 4 (PCBP4, Accession NP_(—)127501.1) is anotherGAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCBP4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCBP4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCBP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2715, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Poly(rc) bindingprotein 4 (PCBP4, Accession NP_(—)127501.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCBP4.

Poly(rc) binding protein 4 (PCBP4, Accession NP_(—)127503.1) is anotherGAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCBP4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCBP4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCBP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2715, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Poly(rc) bindingprotein 4 (PCBP4, Accession NP_(—)127503.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCBP4.

Protocadherin alpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1) is anotherGAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA9 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHA9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7481, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin alpha9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1), a gene which is acalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDHA9.

The function of PCDHA9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Pyruvate dehydrogenasekinase, isoenzyme 2 (PDK2, Accession NP_(—)002602.2) is another GAM96target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDK2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PDK2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDK2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7892, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Pyruvatedehydrogenase kinase, isoenzyme 2 (PDK2, Accession NP_(—)002602.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PDK2.

Paternally expressed 10 (PEG10, Accession NP_(—)055883.1) is anotherGAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PEG10 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PEG10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PEG10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11113, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Paternallyexpressed 10 (PEG10, Accession NP_(—)055883.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PEG10.

6-phosphofructo -2-kinase/fructose-2,6-biphosphatase 4 (PFKFB4,Accession NP_(—)004558.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PFKFB4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PFKFB4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PFKFB4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-biphosphatase 4 (PFKFB4, AccessionNP_(—)004558.1), a gene which catalizes synthesis and degradation offructose 2,6-bisphosphate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PFKFB4.

The function of PFKFB4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Polymericimmunoglobulin receptor (PIGR, Accession NP_(—)002635.2) is anotherGAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIGR BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PIGR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIGR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20111, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Polymericimmunoglobulin receptor (PIGR, Accession NP_(—)002635.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PIGR.

Phosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type ii, beta (PIP5K2B,Accession NP_(—)619632.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIP5K2B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PIP5K2B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIP5K2BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18234, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type ii, beta (PIP5K2B,Accession NP_(—)619632.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PIP5K2B.

Phosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type ii, beta (PIP5K2B,Accession NP_(—)003550.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIP5K2B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PIP5K2B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIP5K2BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18234, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type ii, beta (PIP5K2B,Accession NP_(—)003550.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PIP5K2B.

Pbx/knotted 1 homeobox 1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2) is anotherGAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PKNOX1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PKNOX1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PKNOX1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12842, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Pbx/knotted 1homeobox 1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2), a gene which may regulategene expression and control cell differentiation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PKNOX1.

The function of PKNOX1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Phospholipase a2, groupiva (cytosolic, calcium-dependent) (PLA2G4A, Accession NP_(—)077734.1)is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLA2G4ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PLA2G4A, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PLA2G4A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11581, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Phospholipase a2,group iva (cytosolic, calcium-dependent) (PLA2G4A, AccessionNP_(—)077734.1), a gene which catalyzes the release of arachidonic acidfrom membrane phospholipids. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PLA2G4A.

The function of PLA2G4A has been established by previous studies.Cytosolic phospholipase A2 (PLA2; EC 3.1.1.4) catalyzes the release ofarachidonic acid from membrane phospholipids. Arachidonic acid in turnserves as precursor for a wide spectrum of biologic effectors,collectively known as eicosanoids, that are involved in hemodynamicregulation, inflammatory responses, and other cellular processes. Dennis(1994) reviewed various types of PLA2. The best characterized is thegroup II PLA2 originally isolated from human synovial fluid (i.e.,PLA2G2A; 172411). Groups I (human pancreatic, PLA2G1B (OMIM Ref. No.172410); also found in cobras and kraits), II (synovial; also found inrattlesnakes and vipers), and III (forms of which were described in beeand lizard) are secreted; group IV is cytosolic. Cytosolic phospholipaseA2 described here (see OMIM Ref. No. GenBank AF065216) is distinct fromthe synovial phospholipase A2 (PLA2G2A; 172411); it has a largemolecular weight; is DTT-insensitive; is activated at a nanomolar tomicromolar calcium concentration range, which prevails in the cytosol;and is arachidonic acid-specific at the sn-2 position (Skorecki, 1995).PLA2B, the synovial phospholipase A2 described by Seilhamer et al.(1989), is a small molecular weight enzyme that is DTT-sensitive. PLA2Bis secreted from cells, active in the micromolar to millimolar calciumconcentration range that prevails in the extracellular medium, andactive in inflammatory exudates. Sharp et al. (1991) amplified PLA2G4Aby PCR with human U937 monoblast cells, using degenerate primersdesigned from the purified sequenced protein. They cloned PLA2G4 cDNAfrom a U937 library screened with the PCR product. The deduced 749-aminoacid protein has a predicted molecular mass of 85 kD and containsseveral potential PKC and tyrosine kinase phosphorylation sites.Northern blot analysis detected an approximately 3-kb transcript in U937cells. Western blot analysis of U937 cells revealed that PLA2G4 migrateswith an apparent molecular mass of 100 kD. Tay et al. (1995) mapped thePLA2G4A gene to rat chromosome 13 by PCR-based intercross genotyping andto human 1q25 by fluorescence in situ hybridization. The gene encodingthe enzyme prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase-2, also known ascyclooxygenase- 2 (PTGS2; 600262), had previously been mapped to thesame chromosomal region, raising the possibility of coordinateregulation. PTGS2 is downstream of cytosolic phospholipase A2 in thebiochemical pathway for eicosanoid production.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dennis, E. A.: Diversity of group types, regulation, and function ofphospholipase A2. J. Biol. Chem. 269:13057-13060, 1994; and

Tay, A.; Simon, J. S.; Squire, J.; Hamel, K.; Jacob, H. J.; Skorecki,K.: Cytosolic phospholipase A2 gene in human and rat: chromosomallocalization and polymorphic markers. Genomics 26.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PLA2G4A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600522, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Pleiomorphic adenoma gene-like 1 (PLAGL1, AccessionNP_(—)006709.2) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PLAGL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PLAGL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLAGL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15766, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Pleiomorphicadenoma gene-like 1 (PLAGL1, Accession NP_(—)006709.2), a gene whichregulates apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PLAGL1.

The function of PLAGL1 has been established by previous studies. Cellproliferation is regulated through connected molecular pathwayscontrolling cell division, differentiation, growth arrest, andapoptosis. A tight control of these events is necessary to themaintenance of homeostasis from development to senescence and involvesmultiple genes. Dysregulation of some of these genes can lead topathologic situations such as neurodegenerative disorders,immunodeficiency syndromes, and cancer. Early studies on tumordevelopment focused on oncogenes, the genes whose gain of function leadsto enhanced cell growth. The inactivation of a tumor suppressor gene, incontrast, can contribute to the growth deregulation of a tumor cell.This tumor suppressor gene inactivation can occur through aloss-of-function mutation accompanied by a loss of heterozygosity,homozygous deletion, or epigenetic mechanisms. Several lines of evidencesuggest a tumor suppressor function to a candidate gene: involvement infamilial predisposition to cancer, inactivation in human tumors, tumorformation in null-mutant mice, and functional properties compatible witha role in cell proliferation or development. The candidates in which allof these criteria had been fulfilled include p53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170),RB (OMIM Ref. No. 180200), p16 (OMIM Ref. No. 600160), and VHL (OMIMRef. No. 193300). Spengler et al. (1997) isolated a novel mouse gene,designated Zac, which encodes a protein with 7 zinc fingers of the C2H2type that is only distantly related to previously isolated zinc fingerproteins and that inhibits tumor cell proliferation in vitro and in vivoin nude mice. They showed that these antiproliferative properties ensuedfrom the regulation of 2 pathways critical to the activity of p53, i.e.,cell cycle progression and apoptosis. Thus, mouse Zac was the first geneunrelated to p53 that was found to regulate these 2 fundamental geneticprograms. The authors hypothesized that Zac also could share with p53its tumor suppressor activity and isolated the human homolog of Zac toinvestigate its putative tumor suppressor function. They found thathuman ZAC is a widely expressed zinc finger protein that showstransactivation and DNA-binding activities. Furthermore, like its mousecounterpart and p53, ZAC inhibits tumor cell proliferation through theinduction of both apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. Kamiya et al. (2000)described a screen for new imprinted human genes, and in this wayidentified the ZAC/PLAGL1 gene as a strong candidate for transientneonatal diabetes mellitus (TNDM; 601410). To screen for imprintedgenes, they compared parthenogenetic DNA from a chimeric patient FD andandrogenetic DNA from hydatidiform mole, using restriction landmarkgenome scanning for methylation. This resulted in identification of 2novel imprinted loci, one of which (NV149) mapped to the TNDM region of6q24. From analysis of the corresponding genomic region, it wasdetermined that NV149 lies approximately 60 kb upstream of theZAC/PLAGL1 gene. RT-PCR analysis was used to confirm that the ZAC/PLAGL1gene is expressed only from the paternal allele in a variety of tissues.TNDM is known to result from upregulation of a paternally expressed geneon 6q24. Kamiya et al. (2000) pointed to the paternal expression, mapposition, and known biologic properties of ZAC/PLAGL1 as making ithighly likely that it is the TNDM gene. In particular, ZAC/PLAGL1 is atranscriptional regulator of the type 1 receptor for pituitary adenylatecyclase-activating polypeptide (OMIM Ref. No. 102981), which is the mostpotent known insulin secretagogue and an important mediator of autocrinecontrol of insulin secretion in the pancreatic islet.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Spengler, D.; Villalba, M.; Hoffmann, A.; Pantaloni, C.; Houssami, S.;Bockaert, J.; Journot, L.: Regulation of apoptosis and cell cycle arrestby Zac1, a novel zinc finger protein expressed in the pituitary glandand the brain. EMBO J. 16:2814-2825, 1997; and

Kamiy, M.; Judson, H.; Okazaki, Y.; Kusakabe, M.; Muramatsu, M.; Takada,S.; Takagi, N.; Arima, T.; Wake, N.; Kamimura, K.; Satomura, K.;Hermann, R.; Bonthron, D. T.; Hayashizaki, Y..

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PLAGL1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603044, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Proteolipid protein 1 (pelizaeus-merzbacher disease, spasticparaplegia 2, uncomplicated) (PLP1, Accession NP_(—)000524.2) is anotherGAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PLP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7068, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Proteolipid protein1 (pelizaeus-merzbacher disease, spastic paraplegia 2, uncomplicated)(PLP1, Accession NP_(—)000524.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PLP1.

Paired mesoderm homeo box 1 (PMX1, Accession NP_(—)073207.1) is anotherGAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PMX1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PMX1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PMX1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2960, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Paired mesodermhomeo box 1 (PMX1, Accession NP_(—)073207.1), a gene which acts as atranscriptional regulator of muscle creatine kinase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PMX1.

The function of PMX1 has been established by previous studies. Homeo boxgenes are expressed in specific temporal and spatial patterns andfunction as transcriptional regulators of developmental processes. Themurine homeo box gene Pmx (paired mesoderm homeo box), previously calledK-2 and mHox, is expressed in a mesodermally restricted pattern inembryos and most abundantly in cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscletissues in adults (Kern et al., 1994). Grueneberg et al. (1992) clonedthe homologous human gene. By means of interspecific backcross analysis,Kern et al. (1994) determined that the Pmx gene is located on mousechromosome 1, approximately 3.3 cM distal to the Gsh-4 homeo box locus.The gene contains at least 5 exons spanning a minimum of 60 kb ofgenomic DNA, making this the largest known murine homeo box gene. Thehomologous human gene may map to 1q inasmuch as this region is syntenicwith the region of mouse chromosome 1 where Pmx is located. Norris etal. (2000) mapped the human PRRX1 gene to 1q23 by fluorescence in situhybridization.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Grueneberg, D. A.; Natesan, S.; Alexandre, C.; Gilman, M. Z.: Human andDrosophila homeodomain proteins that enhance the DNA-binding activity ofserum response factor. Science 257:1089-1095, 1992; and

Norris, R. A.; Scott, K. K.; Moore, C. S.; Stetten, G.; Brown, C. R.;Jabs, E. W.; Wulfsberg, E. A.; y, J.; Kern, M. J.: Human PRRX1 and PRRX2genes: cloning, expression, genomic localiz.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PMX1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 167420, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Paired mesoderm homeo box 1 (PMX1, Accession NP_(—)008833.1)is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PMX1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PMX1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PMX1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2960, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Paired mesodermhomeo box 1 (PMX1, Accession NP_(—)008833.1), a gene which acts as atranscriptional regulator of muscle creatine kinase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PMX1.

The function of PMX1 has been established by previous studies. Homeo boxgenes are expressed in specific temporal and spatial patterns andfunction as transcriptional regulators of developmental processes. Themurine homeo box gene Pmx (paired mesoderm homeo box), previously calledK-2 and mHox, is expressed in a mesodermally restricted pattern inembryos and most abundantly in cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscletissues in adults (Kern et al., 1994). Grueneberg et al. (1992) clonedthe homologous human gene. By means of interspecific backcross analysis,Kern et al. (1994) determined that the Pmx gene is located on mousechromosome 1, approximately 3.3 cM distal to the Gsh-4 homeo box locus.The gene contains at least 5 exons spanning a minimum of 60 kb ofgenomic DNA, making this the largest known murine homeo box gene. Thehomologous human gene may map to 1q inasmuch as this region is syntenicwith the region of mouse chromosome 1 where Pmx is located. Norris etal. (2000) mapped the human PRRX1 gene to 1q23 by fluorescence in situhybridization.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Grueneberg, D. A.; Natesan, S.; Alexandre, C.; Gilman, M. Z.: Human andDrosophila homeodomain proteins that enhance the DNA-binding activity ofserum response factor. Science 257:1089-1095, 1992; and

Norris, R. A.; Scott, K. K.; Moore, C. S.; Stetten, G.; Brown, C. R.;Jabs, E. W.; Wulfsberg, E. A.; y, J.; Kern, M. J.: Human PRRX1 and PRRX2genes: cloning, expression, genomic localiz.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PMX1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 167420, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Polymerase (dna directed) sigma (POLS, AccessionNP_(—)008930.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POLS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POLS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of POLS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9961, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected) sigma (POLS, Accession NP_(—)008930.1), a gene which isnecessary for chromosome segregation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with POLS.

The function of POLS has been established by previous studies. Wang etal. (2000) found that yeast TRF4, an evolutionarily conserved genenecessary for chromosome segregation, encodes a DNA polymerase withbeta-polymerase-like properties. A double mutant in the redundanthomologs TRF4 and TRF5 is unable to complete S phase, whereas a TRF4single mutant completes a presumably defective S phase that results inthe failure of cohesion between the replicated sister chromatids. Thissuggested that TRFs are a key link in the coordination between DNAreplication and sister chromatid cohesion. Walowsky et al. (1999) notedthat a region of the human TRF4-1 gene is identical to an STS (OMIM Ref.No. G06245) mapping to 5p15. This region of chromosome 5p is among themost common regions amplified in small cell lung tumor cell lines and inprimary small cell tumors. In addition, amplifications in this regionare frequently found in high-grade ovarian tumors.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wang, Z.; Castano, I. B.; De Las Penas, A.; Adams, C.; Christman, M. F.:Pol kappa: a DNA polymerase required for sister chromatid cohesion.Science 289:774-779, 2000; and

Walowsky, C.; Fitzhugh, D. J.; Castano, I. B.; Ju, J. Y.; Levin, N. A.;Christman, M. F.: The topoisomerase-related function gene TRF4 affectscellular sensitivity to the antitumor agent.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of POLS arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605198, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein phosphatase 2, regulatory subunit b (b56), deltaisoform (PPP2R5D, Accession NP_(—)006236.1) is another GAM96 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP2R5D BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by PPP2R5D, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP2R5DBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19741, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase2, regulatory subunit b (b56), delta isoform (PPP2R5D, AccessionNP_(—)006236.1), a gene which is a regulatory subunit of proteinphosphatase 2A. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP2R5D.

The function of PPP2R5D has been established by previous studies.Protein phosphorylation is a regulatory mechanism commonly employed incellular processes such as cell cycle progression, growth factorsignaling, and cell transformation. Protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A), aheterotrimeric serine/threonine phosphatase, has been implicated in avariety of regulatory processes including cell growth and division,muscle contraction, and gene transcription. PP2A is composed of a 36-kDcatalytic subunit (OMIM Ref. No. 176915), a highly homologous 65-kDstructural subunit, and any of several different regulatory subunitswhich control its specificity. According to McCright et al. (1996), theB56 family of regulatory subunits is encoded by at least 5 homologousbut distinct genes, termed B56-alpha, -beta, -gamma, -delta, and-epsilon. McCright et al. (1996) cloned the B56-delta gene from a humanfetal brain cDNA library using a partial cDNA sequence. They found thatB56-delta encoded a 602-amino acid protein with a predicted molecularmass of 69,947 Da. This subunit is able to form a functional trimericPP2A phosphatase when combined with an A and a C subunit.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

McCright, B.; Brothman, A. R.; Virshup, D. M.: Assignment of humanprotein phosphatase 2A regulatory subunit genes B56-alpha, B56-beta,B56-gamma, B56-delta, and B56-epsilon (PPP2R5A-PPP2R5E), highlyexpressed in muscle and brain, to chromosome regions 1q41, 11q12, 3p21,6p21.1, and 7p11.2- to - p12. Genomics 36:168-170, 1996; and

McCright, B.; Rivers, A. M.; Audlin, S.; Virshup, D. M.: The B56 familyof protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) regulatory subunits encodesdifferentiation- induced phosphoproteins that target.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPP2R5D arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601646, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein phosphatase 2, regulatory subunit b (b56), deltaisoform (PPP2R5D, Accession NP_(—)851308.1) is another GAM96 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP2R5D BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by PPP2R5D, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP2R5DBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19741, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase2, regulatory subunit b (b56), delta isoform (PPP2R5D, AccessionNP_(—)851308.1), a gene which is a regulatory subunit of proteinphosphatase 2A. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP2R5D.

The function of PPP2R5D has been established by previous studies.Protein phosphorylation is a regulatory mechanism commonly employed incellular processes such as cell cycle progression, growth factorsignaling, and cell transformation. Protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A), aheterotrimeric serine/threonine phosphatase, has been implicated in avariety of regulatory processes including cell growth and division,muscle contraction, and gene transcription. PP2A is composed of a 36-kDcatalytic subunit (OMIM Ref. No. 176915), a highly homologous 65-kDstructural subunit, and any of several different regulatory subunitswhich control its specificity. According to McCright et al. (1996), theB56 family of regulatory subunits is encoded by at least 5 homologousbut distinct genes, termed B56-alpha, -beta, -gamma, -delta, and-epsilon. McCright et al. (1996) cloned the B56-delta gene from a humanfetal brain cDNA library using a partial cDNA sequence. They found thatB56-delta encoded a 602-amino acid protein with a predicted molecularmass of 69,947 Da. This subunit is able to form a functional trimericPP2A phosphatase when combined with an A and a C subunit.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

McCright, B.; Brothman, A. R.; Virshup, D. M.: Assignment of humanprotein phosphatase 2A regulatory subunit genes B56-alpha, B56-beta,B56-gamma, B56-delta, and B56-epsilon (PPP2R5A-PPP2R5E), highlyexpressed in muscle and brain, to chromosome regions 1q41, 11q12, 3p21,6p21.1, and 7p11.2- to - p12. Genomics 36:168-170, 1996; and

McCright, B.; Rivers, A. M.; Audlin, S.; Virshup, D. M.: The B56 familyof protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) regulatory subunits encodesdifferentiation- induced phosphoproteins that target.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPP2R5D arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601646, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein phosphatase 2, regulatory subunit b (b56), deltaisoform (PPP2R5D, Accession NP_(—)851307.1) is another GAM96 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP2R5D BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by PPP2R5D, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP2R5DBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19741, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase2, regulatory subunit b (b56), delta isoform (PPP2R5D, AccessionNP_(—)851307.1), a gene which is a regulatory subunit of proteinphosphatase 2A. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP2R5D.

The function of PPP2R5D has been established by previous studies.Protein phosphorylation is a regulatory mechanism commonly employed incellular processes such as cell cycle progression, growth factorsignaling, and cell transformation. Protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A), aheterotrimeric serine/threonine phosphatase, has been implicated in avariety of regulatory processes including cell growth and division,muscle contraction, and gene transcription. PP2A is composed of a 36-kDcatalytic subunit (OMIM Ref. No. 176915), a highly homologous 65-kDstructural subunit, and any of several different regulatory subunitswhich control its specificity. According to McCright et al. (1996), theB56 family of regulatory subunits is encoded by at least 5 homologousbut distinct genes, termed B56-alpha, -beta, -gamma, -delta, and-epsilon. McCright et al. (1996) cloned the B56-delta gene from a humanfetal brain cDNA library using a partial cDNA sequence. They found thatB56-delta encoded a 602-amino acid protein with a predicted molecularmass of 69,947 Da. This subunit is able to form a functional trimericPP2A phosphatase when combined with an A and a C subunit.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

McCright, B.; Brothman, A. R.; Virshup, D. M.: Assignment of humanprotein phosphatase 2A regulatory subunit genes B56-alpha, B56-beta,B56-gamma, B56-delta, and B56-epsilon (PPP2R5A-PPP2R5E), highlyexpressed in muscle and brain, to chromosome regions 1q41, 11q12, 3p21,6p21.1, and 7p11.2- to - p12. Genomics 36:168-170, 1996; and

McCright, B.; Rivers, A. M.; Audlin, S.; Virshup, D. M.: The B56 familyof protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) regulatory subunits encodesdifferentiation- induced phosphoproteins that target.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPP2R5D arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601646, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Prokineticin 1 (PROK1, Accession NP_(—)115790.1) is anotherGAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PROK1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PROK1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PROK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18144, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Prokineticin 1(PROK1, Accession NP_(—)115790.1), a gene which induces proliferation,migration and fenestration in capillary endothelial cells derived fromendocrine glands. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PROK1.

The function of PROK1 has been established by previous studies.Endocrine gland-derived vascular endothelial growth factor (EG-VEGF)induces proliferation, migration, and fenestration in capillaryendothelial cells derived from endocrine glands. Its expression isinduced by hypoxia and is restricted to the steroidogenic glands (ovary,testis, adrenal, and placenta). Its expression is often complementary tothe expression of VEGF (OMIM Ref. No. 192240), suggesting that thesemolecules function in a coordinated manner. LeCouter et al. (2001)screened a library of purified human secreted proteins for the abilityto induce proliferation in primary bovine adrenal cortex-derivedcapillary endothelial cells. EG-VEGF was capable of inducing a strongand reproducible mitogenic response. Mature EG-VEGF is a protein with arelative molecular mass of 8,600 encoded by a cDNA cloned from humanovary library. The 1.4-kb cDNA encodes a protein of 105 amino acids witha well defined signal sequence. The mature protein is predicted to have86 amino acids, including 10 cysteines, and an expected isoelectricpoint of 8.46. These cysteines potentially form 5 disulfide bridges.EG-VEGF displays a high degree of homology to a nontoxic proteinpurified from the venom of the black mamba snake, venom protein A(VPRA). The structure of native VPRA was solved, and the disulfidebridge partners were revealed. The number and spacing of cysteines arecompletely conserved between VPRA and EG-VEGF. BV8, a human moleculeclosely related to a peptide isolated from the yellow-bellied toad, is58% identical to the EG-VEGF mature protein. There is also significanthomology to the carboxy-terminal sequence of Xenopus dickkopf (see OMIMRef. No. 605189) and to colipase (OMIM Ref. No. 120105). Li et al.(2001) identified EG-VEGF as prokineticin-1. EG-VEGF is mitogenic andchemoattractive and able to induce fenestration. EG-VEGF expression isinduced by hypoxia, and there is an HIF1 (OMIM Ref. No. 603348) bindingsite present on EG-VEGF. EG-VEGF is able to induce angiogenesis andovarian cyst formation. Northern blot analysis demonstrated expressionin testis, ovary, adrenal gland, and placenta. A signal was detectablein prostate after prolonged exposure

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

LeCouter, J.; Kowalski, J.; Foster, J.; Hass, P.; Zhang, Z.;Dillard-Telm, L.; Frantz, G.; Rangell, L.; DeGuzman, L.; Keller, G.-A.;Peale, F.; Gurney, P.; Hillan, K. J.; Ferrara, N.: Identification of anangiogenic mitogen selective for endocrine gland endothelium. Nature412:877-884, 2001; and

Li, M.; Bullock, C. M.; Knauer, D. J.; Ehlert, F. J.; Zhou, Q. Y.:Identification of two prokineticin cDNAs: recombinant proteins potentlycontract gastrointestinal smooth muscle. Mol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PROK1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606233, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Peroxisomal farnesylated protein (PXF, AccessionNP_(—)002848.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PXF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PXF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PXF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4076, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Peroxisomalfarnesylated protein (PXF, Accession NP_(—)002848.1), a gene which mayfunction in peroxisomal biogenesis or assembly and therefore may beassociated with Peroxisome biogenesis disorder (pbd). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofPeroxisome biogenesis disorder (pbd), and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PXF.

The function of PXF has been established by previous studies. Thecovalent attachment of prenyl lipids, such as farnesyl or geranylgeranylgroups, by specific transferases is indispensable for the cellularsorting of many proteins. James et al. (1994) identified in hamster afarnesylated protein, called peroxisomal farnesylated protein or PxF,that localized to the outer surface of peroxisomes. Kammerer et al.(1997) found that the protein sequence of PxF is 93% identical to thatof HK33, a human protein identified by Braun et al. (1994). Braun et al.(1994) reported that HK33 is a predicted 299-amino acid protein with amass of 33 kD by SDS-PAGE. Northern blot analysis and RT-PCR revealedthat HK33 is expressed ubiquitously as 2.2 to 2.5-kb and 4-kb mRNAs. Thefact that the gene was transcribed in all cells and tissues testedindicated its status as a housekeeping gene. Braun et al. (1994)demonstrated that at least 2 different HK33 transcripts result from theuse of alternative polyadenylation sites. Kammerer et al. (1997)isolated 4 variant HK33, or PXF, mRNAs produced by alternative splicing.They found that the proteins encoded by 2 of the splice variants werefarnesylated in vitro. Using immunoelectron microscopy, Kammerer et al.(1997) showed that PXF is localized to the cytoplasmic surface ofperoxisomes in liver cells. These authors reported that the PXF genecontains 8 exons and spans approximately 9 kb. The basal promoter islocated within the first 239 bp upstream of the coding region.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Braun, A.; Kammerer, S.; Weissenhorn, W.; Weiss, E. H.; Cleve, H.:Sequence of a putative human housekeeping gene (HK33) localized onchromosome 1. Gene 146:291-295, 1994; and

Kammerer, S.; Arnold, N.; Gutensohn, W.; Mewes, H.-W.; Kunau, W.-H.;Hofler, G.; Roscher, A. A.; Braun, A.: Genomic organization andmolecular characterization of a gene encoding HsPX.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PXF are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600279, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Peroxisomal membrane protein 3, 35 kda (zellweger syndrome)(PXMP3, Accession NP_(—)000309.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PXMP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PXMP3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PXMP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12286, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Peroxisomalmembrane protein 3, 35 kda (zellweger syndrome) (PXMP3, AccessionNP_000309.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PXMP3.

Rab22a, member ras oncogene family (RAB22A, Accession NP_(—)065724.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB22A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB22A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB22ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10718, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Rab22a, member rasoncogene family (RAB22A, Accession NP_(—)065724.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB22A.

Rap1, gtpase activating protein 1 (RAP1GA1, Accession NP_(—)002876.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAP1GA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAP1GA1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RAP1GA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17705, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Rap1, gtpaseactivating protein 1 (RAP1GA1, Accession NP_(—)002876.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAP1GA1.

RASSF5 (Accession NP_(—)113625.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RASSF5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by RASSF5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1440, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of RASSF5 (AccessionNP_(—)113625.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RASSF5.

RDH-E2 (Accession NP_(—)620419.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RDH-E2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RDH-E2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RDH-E2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18476, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of RDH-E2 (AccessionNP_(—)620419.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RDH-E2.

Renin (REN, Accession XP_(—)085689.1) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. REN BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by REN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RENBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4098, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Renin (REN,Accession XP_(—)085689.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with REN.

RP42 (Accession NP_(—)065691.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RP42 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RP42, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RP42 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2138, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of RP42 (AccessionNP_(—)065691.1), a gene which not clear yet and therefore may beassociated with Autism. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Autism, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with RP42.

The function of RP42 has been established by previous studies. In asystematic search for genes expressed in proliferating neuroblasts whosehuman orthologs map to susceptibility loci for autism (OMIM Ref. No.209850), Mas et al. (2000) isolated a novel mouse gene, which theydesignated RP42. They obtained the human homolog by combining contigs ofhuman ESTs and RT-PCR of human embryonic mRNAs. The deduced human andmouse RP42 proteins contain 259 amino acids and differ by only 2residues. They show 30 to 36% overall sequence identity to an S. pombeand a C. elegans protein, suggesting that the RP42 protein has animportant cellular function. Northern blot analysis in the mouse embryodemonstrated expression of 2 transcripts, with the larger transcriptreaching peak expression from E11 to E15, and the smaller transcriptshowing high expression from E7 to E15, indicating developmentallyregulated expression, which was found particularly in proliferatingneuroblasts. In mouse adult tissues, 3 transcripts were expressed intestis, kidney, liver, skeletal muscle, and heart, with weakerexpression in brain. Northern blot analysis of adult human tissuesdetected 2 RP42 transcripts of approximately 3.7 and 2.7 kb at lowerlevels of expression than in mouse. RT-PCR showed that RP42 is expressedin the human embryo telencephalon Mas et al. (2000) identified the humanRP42 sequence in a cluster of embryonic neuronally expressed genes on aPAC mapping to 6q16, making it a candidate gene for the susceptibilityautism locus previously assigned to this region

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mas, C.; Bourgeois, F.; Bulfone, A.; Levacher, B.; Mugnier, C.;Simonneau, M.: Cloning and expression analysis of a novel gene, RP42,mapping to an autism susceptibility locus on 6q16. Genomics 65:70-74,2000; and

Mas, C.; Bourgeois, F.; Bulfone, A.; Levacher, B.; Mugnier, C.;Simonneau, M.: Cloning and expression analysis of a novel gene, RP42,mapping to an autism susceptibility locus on 6q16. Ge.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RP42 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605905, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sodium channel, voltage-gated, type v, alpha polypeptide(long (electrocardiographic) qt syndrome 3) (SCN5A, AccessionNP_(—)000326.2) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SCN5A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCN5A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SCN5A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18915, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Sodium channel,voltage-gated, type v, alpha polypeptide (long (electrocardiographic) qtsyndrome 3) (SCN5A, Accession NP_(—)000326.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SCN5A.

SEC61B (Accession NP_(—)006799.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SEC61B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEC61B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEC61B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9649, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of SEC61B (AccessionNP_(—)006799.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SEC61B.

Sh3-domain binding protein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NP_(—)003014.2) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3BP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SH3BP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SH3BP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1516, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domain bindingprotein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NP_(—)003014.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SH3BP2.

Solute carrier family 4, sodium bicarbonate cotransporter, member 4(SLC4A4, Accession NP_(—)003750.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC4A4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC4A4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC4A4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 4, sodium bicarbonate cotransporter, member 4 (SLC4A4, AccessionNP_(—)003750.1), a gene which is a sodium bicarbonate cotransporter andtherefore may be associated with Proximal renal tubular acidosis, mentalretardation, and bilateral glaucoma, cataracts, and band keratopathy.Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Proximal renal tubular acidosis, mental retardation, andbilateral glaucoma, cataracts, and band keratopathy, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC4A4.

The function of SLC4A4 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening a human heart cDNA library with rat kidney Nbc cDNAs, followedby a PCR approach, Choi et al. (1999) isolated a full-length cDNAencoding a heart NBC, which they called hhNBC. They reported that thecoding sequence of hhNBC is identical to that of pNBC (Abuladze et al.,1998). However, the 5-prime untranslated regions of hhNBC and pNBCdiffer. Northern blot analysis using the 5-prime region of the hhNBCcoding sequence as probe detected an approximately 9-kb transcript thatwas strongly expressed in pancreas and weakly expressed in heart andbrain. Choi et al. (1999) found that both hhNBC and kNBC (Burnham etal., 1997), when expressed in Xenopus, are electrogenic. Soleimani andBurnham (2000) stated that kNBC (Burnham et al., 1997) and pNBC(Abuladze et al., 1998) are encoded by splice variants of the same gene,SLC4A4, which they called NBC1. Mutations in the SLC4A4 gene (e.g.,603345.0001, 603345.0002) cause proximal renal tubular acidosis withbilateral glaucoma, cataracts, and band keratopathy (OMIM Ref. No.604278). Such mutations may increase the bicarbonate concentration inthe corneal stroma, which would facilitate calcium deposition leading toband keratopathy. Igarashi et al. (1999) suggested that the kidney andpancreatic NBCs are derived from a common gene by alternative splicingand that mutations at the common region would inactivate both isoforms.Studies by Usui et al. (1999) confirmed that both kidney and pancreaticNBC are involved in the transport of sodium and bicarbonate out of thecorneal stroma and into the aqueous humor.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Soleimani, M.; Burnham, C. E.: Physiologic and molecular aspects of theNa(+):HCO(3-) cotransporter in health and disease processes. Kidney Int.57: 371-384, 2000; and

Choi, I.; Romero, M. F.; Khandoudi, N.; Bril, A.; Boron, W. F.: Cloningand characterization of a human electrogenic Na(+)-HCO(3-) cotransporterisoform (hhNBC). Am. J. Physiol. 276: C57.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC4A4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603345, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 5 (sodium-dependent vitamintransporter), member 6 (SLC5A6, Accession NP_(—)066918.1) is anotherGAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC5A6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SLC5A6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC5A6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10988, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 5 (sodium-dependent vitamin transporter), member 6 (SLC5A6,Accession NP_(—)066918.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC5A6.

SLC5A8 (Accession NP_(—)666018.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC5A8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC5A8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC5A8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7461, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of SLC5A8 (AccessionNP_(—)666018.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC5A8.

Sp3 transcription factor (SP3, Accession XP_(—)092672.2) is anotherGAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SP3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SP3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18315, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Sp3 transcriptionfactor (SP3, Accession XP_(—)092672.2), a gene which binds to gt and gcboxes promoters elements. Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SP3.

The function of SP3 has been established by previous studies. Kingsleyand Winoto (1992) noted that in T cells, a consensus GT box similar tothe GC box is bound by Sp1. Gel shift analysis showed that otherregulatory proteins also bind the GT box. They then cloned 2 novel cDNAsusing the Sp1 zinc finger domain as a probe. These new transcriptionfactors, termed Sp2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601801) and Sp3 by them, encodeproteins with several transactivation domains and a zinc fingerDNA-binding domain with homology to Sp1. The Sp3 cDNA encodes an openreading frame of 713 amino acids. They found that the amino acidsequence of Sp3 is 90% homologous to that of Sp1 within the zinc fingerregion, and that there is significant homology throughout the protein.Kingsley and Winoto (1992) found that, when expressed in vitro, both Sp1and Sp3 bind strongly to GC- and GT-box regulatory elements. Hagen etal. (1992) independently performed recognition site screening forfactors which bind to the GT motif of the uteroglobin promoter. Theyisolated Sp3 and Sp4 (OMIM Ref. No. 600540), referring to them as SPR2and SPR1 (for Sp-related factors 2 and 1) respectively. Northern blotanalysis showed that Sp3 is expressed as a 5.0-kb message in all celllines and tissues tested. Hagen et al. (1994) found that Sp3 repressesSp1-mediated transcriptional activation, suggesting that Sp3 is aninhibitory member of the Sp gene family.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kalff-Suske, M.; Kunz, J.; Grzeschik, K.-H.; Suske, G.: Human Sp3transcriptional regulator gene (SP3) maps to chromosome 2q31. Genomics37:410-412, 1996; and

Hagen, G.; Muller, S.; Beato, M.; Suske, G.: Cloning by recognition sitescreening of two novel GT box binding proteins: a family of Sp1 relatedgenes. Nucleic Acids Res. 20:5519-5525, 19.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SP3 are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 415000, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sprouty homolog 3 (drosophila) (SPRY3, AccessionNP_(—)005831.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SPRY3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPRY3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SPRY3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11554, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Sprouty homolog 3(drosophila) (SPRY3, Accession NP_(—)005831.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPRY3.

SRP (Accession NP_(—)149976.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SRP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRP, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SRP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1261, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of SRP (AccessionNP_(—)149976.1), a gene which ligands for the type 2 CRH receptor .Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SRP.

The function of SRP has been established by previous studies. Thestresscopin (SCP; 605901) and stresscopin-related peptide (SRP) genesencode specific ligands for the type 2 CRH receptor (CRHR2; 602034),which mediates stress coping responses during the recovery phase ofstress. Hsu and Hsueh (2001) identified human stresscopin (SCP) andstresscopin-related peptide (SRP) as corticotropin-releasing hormone(CRH)/urocortin (OMIM Ref. No. 600945) family members. The 112-aminoacid human SRP open reading frame contains a signal peptide forsecretion, and the region containing the 43-amino acid mature peptide isflanked by potential proteolytic cleavage sites and an alpha-amidationdonor residue. A stretch of 30 residues at the respective carboxytermini of human and pufferfish SRP has an extended alpha-helicalstructure shared by all CRH family peptides. SRP is expressed in diverseperipheral tissues as well as in the central nervous system. Treatmentwith stresscopin or stresscopin-related peptide suppressed food intakeand delayed gastric emptying in mice and decreased heat-induced edema inrats. Hsu and Hsueh (2001) concluded that SCP and SRP might representendogenous ligands for maintaining homeostasis after stress, and couldallow the design of drugs to ameliorate stress-related diseases. Reyeset al. (2001) cloned mouse urocortin II, a homolog of human SRP, and apartial cDNA encoding human SRP, which they termed urocortin-relatedpeptide (URP). The mouse and human proteins share 76% amino acididentity. Hybridization histochemistry showed expression in cell groupsinvolved in stress-related physiologic and behavioral functions. Byanalysis of a BAC clone, Reyes et al. (2001) mapped the SRP gene tochromosome 3p21.3.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hsu, S. Y.; Hsueh, A. J. W.: Human stresscopin and stresscopin-relatedpeptide are selective ligands for the type 2 corticotropin-releasinghormone receptor. Nature Med. 7:605-611, 2001; and

Reyes, T. M.; Lewis, K.; Perrin, M. H.; Kunitake, K. S.; Vaughan, J.;Arias, C. A.; Hogenesch, J. B.; Gulyas, J.; Rivier, J.; Vale, W. W.;Sawchenko, P. E.: Urocortin II: a member of.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SRP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605902, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Serine/threonine kinase 23 (STK23, Accession NP_(—)055185.1)is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STK23BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by STK23, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSTK23 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7482, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Serine/threoninekinase 23 (STK23, Accession NP_(—)055185.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with STK23.

T54 (Accession NP_(—)056513.2) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. T54 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by T54, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of T54 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8102, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of T54 (AccessionNP_(—)056513.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith T54.

T-box 4 (TBX4, Accession NP_(—)060958.2) is another GAM96 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TBX4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBX4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3489, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of T-box 4 (TBX4,Accession NP_(—)060958.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TBX4.

Transcription factor-like 5 (basic helix-loop-helix) (TCFL5, AccessionNP_(—)006593.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TCFL5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TCFL5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TCFL5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19813, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor-like 5 (basic helix-loop-helix) (TCFL5, Accession NP_006593.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TCFL5.

TIM50L (Accession XP_(—)053074.2) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TIM50L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TIM50L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIM50L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of TIM50L (AccessionXP_(—)053074.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TIM50L.

Tumor necrosis factor (ligand) superfamily, member 9 (TNFSF9, AccessionNP_(—)003802.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNFSF9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFSF9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TNFSF9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19645, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor (ligand) superfamily, member 9 (TNFSF9, AccessionNP_(—)003802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFSF9.

Tropomyosin 3 (TPM3, Accession NP_(—)689476.1) is another GAM96 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TPM3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TPM3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPM3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8850, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Tropomyosin 3(TPM3, Accession NP_(—)689476.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TPM3.

Tripartite motif-containing 31 (TRIM31, Accession NP_(—)438111.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM31 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM31, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TRIM31 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1342, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 31 (TRIM31, Accession NP_(—)438111.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM31.

Tripartite motif-containing 31 (TRIM31, Accession NP_(—)008959.2) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM31 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM31, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TRIM31 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1342, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 31 (TRIM31, Accession NP_(—)008959.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM31.

Ubiquitin associated protein 2 (UBAP2, Accession NP_(—)680476.1) isanother GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBAP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UBAP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UBAP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11910, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitinassociated protein 2 (UBAP2, Accession NP_(—)680476.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with UBAP2.

Ubiquitously transcribed tetratricopeptide repeat gene, x chromosome(UTX, Accession NP_(—)066963.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UTX BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UTX, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of UTX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7037, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitouslytranscribed tetratricopeptide repeat gene, x chromosome (UTX, AccessionNP_(—)066963.1), a gene which contains tetratricopeptide repeat motifsbelieved to mediate protein- protein interaction. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UTX.

The function of UTX has been established by previous studies. Greenfieldet al. (1996) described a mouse Y-linked gene, Uty (OMIM Ref. No.400009), which is widely expressed and encodes a tetratricopeptiderepeat (TPR) protein. TPR motifs are found in a variety of functionallydistinct proteins and are believed to mediate protein- proteininteraction. The 5.5-kb Uty transcript encodes a 1,186 amino acidprotein with 8 TPR motifs in its N terminus. Greenfield et al. (1998)reported that the human UTY gene maps to band 5C. This band is known tocontain one or more genes functioning in spermatogenesis and aY-specific growth gene. Greenfield et al. (1998) described the isolationof an X-linked homolog of Uty, called Utx (ubiquitously transcribed TPRgene on the X chromosome), which is expressed from the inactive Xchromosome in both mice and humans. The gene maps to the proximal regionof the mouse X chromosome in an interval containing the Maoa (OMIM Ref.No. 309850) and Maob (OMIM Ref. No. 309860) genes, thus placing it inband A2-A3. By Southern analysis of a panel of rodent/human somatic cellhybrids carrying derivative X chromosomes, Greenfield et al. (1998)mapped the human UTX gene to Xp11.3-p11.23. By fluorescence in situhybridization on normal human metaphase spreads, they refined thelocalization to Xp11.2

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Greenfield, A.; Carrel, L.; Pennisi, D.; Philippe, C.; Quaderi, N.;Siggers, P.; Steiner, K.; Tam, P. P. L.; Monaco, A. P.; Willard, H. F.;Koopman, P.: The UTX gene escapes X inactivation in mice and humans.Hum. Molec. Genet. 7:737-742, 1998; and

Greenfield, A. J.; Scott, D.; Pennisi, D.; Ehrmann, I.; Ellis, P.;Cooper, L.; Simpson, E.; Koopman, P.: An H-YDb epitope is encoded by anovel mouse Y chromosome gene. Nature Genet. 1.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UTX are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300128, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Vang-like 2 (van gogh, drosophila) (VANGL2, AccessionXP_(—)049695.4) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VANGL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VANGL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of VANGL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10530, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Vang-like 2 (vangogh, drosophila) (VANGL2, Accession XP_(—)049695.4), a gene which maytake part in defining the lateral boundary of floorplate differentiationand therefore may be associated with Neural tube defects. Accordingly,utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Neuraltube defects, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VANGL2.

The function of VANGL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Vav 3 oncogene (VAV3,Accession NP_006104.3) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. VAV3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VAV3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of VAV3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17719, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Vav 3 oncogene(VAV3, Accession NP_(—)006104.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with VAV3.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, AccessionNP_(—)683713.1) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR21 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR21,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR21 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19321, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, Accession NP_(—)683713.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR21.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, AccessionNP_(—)112585.2) is another GAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR21 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR21,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR21 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19321, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, Accession NP_(—)112585.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR21.

ZFP276 (Accession NP_(—)689500.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP276 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP276,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP276 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1176, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of ZFP276 (AccessionNP_(—)689500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP276.

ZFYVE26 (Accession XP_(—)031077.1) is another GAM96 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFYVE26 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFYVE26,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFYVE26 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM96 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of ZFYVE26 (AccessionXP_(—)031077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM96 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFYVE26.

Zinc finger protein 297b (ZNF297B, Accession NP_(—)054726.1) is anotherGAM96 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF297B BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF297B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF297BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12416, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM96 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:394.

Another function of GAM96 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein297b (ZNF297B, Accession NP_(—)054726.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM96 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF297B.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 97 (GAM97), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM97 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM97 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM97 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM97 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM97 gene encodes a GAM97 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM97 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:175, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM97 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM97 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM97 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM97 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM97 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:175, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM97folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM97 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA is designated SEQID:274, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM97 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM97 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM97 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM97target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM97 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM97 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM97 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM97 target RNA into GAM97 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM97 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM97 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM97 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM97 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM97 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM97 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM97 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM97 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM97 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Ac-like transposable element (ALTE, Accession NM_(—)004729.1) is a GAM97target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALTE BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ALTE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALTE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13580, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

A function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of Ac-like transposableelement (ALTE, Accession NM_(—)004729.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM97 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ALTE.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 5 (C21orf5, Accession NM_(—)005128.1)is another GAM97 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16569, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21 openreading frame 5 (C21orf5, Accession NM_(—)005128.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf5.

Chemokine (c-c motif) receptor 6 (CCR6, Accession NM_(—)031409.1) isanother GAM97 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCR6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCR6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CCR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12282, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor 6 (CCR6, Accession NM_(—)031409.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCR6.

DKFZP434N161 (Accession) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DKFZP434N161 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DKFZP434N161,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DKFZP434N161 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10163, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434N161(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DKFZP434N161.

Coagulation factor ii (thrombin) receptor (F2R, AccessionNM_(—)001992.2) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. F2R BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by F2R, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of F2R BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8374, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of Coagulation factorii (thrombin) receptor (F2R, Accession NM_(—)001992.2), a gene whichThrombin receptor; G protein-coupled receptor involved in plateletactivation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F2R.

The function of F2R has been established by previous studies. Coughlinet al. (1992) reviewed the cloning and characterization of a plateletthrombin (OMIM Ref. No. 176930) receptor (Vu et al., 1991). The thrombinreceptor is structurally related to other members of the 7-transmembranereceptor family and has been isolated from diverse cell types. It isintimately involved in the regulation of the thrombotic response. UsingPCR analyses of a human/rodent hybrid cell mapping panel, Bahou et al.(1993) assigned the TR gene to chromosome 5. By fluorescence in situhybridization, they refined the localization to 5q13, confirming itspresence as a single locus in the human genome. Poirier et al. (1996)mapped the Cf2r gene to mouse chromosome 13 by studies of aninterspecific backcross. Utilizing 2 distinct radiation hybrid mappingpanels with different levels of resolution, Schmidt et al. (1997)demonstrated that this gene, sometimes referred to as PAR1, and theproteinase activated receptor-2 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 600933) are tightlylinked. Physical mapping using yeast artificial chromosomes andinversion field gel electrophoresis demonstrated that they are maximallyseparated by 90 kb. Riewald et al. (2002) demonstrated that activatedprotein C (OMIM Ref. No. 176860) uses the endothelial cell protein Creceptor (EPCR; 600646) as a coreceptor for cleavage ofprotease-activated receptor 1 (PAR1) on endothelial cells. Geneprofiling demonstrated that PAR1 signaling could account for allactivated protein C-induced protective genes, including theimmunomodulatory monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP1; 158105),which was selectively induced by activation of PAR1, but not PAR2 (OMIMRef. No. 600933). Thus, Riewald et al. (2002) concluded that theprototypical thrombin receptor is the target for EPCR-dependent APCsignaling, suggesting a role for this receptor cascade in protectionfrom sepsis.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of F2R.Griffin et al. (2001) reported a role for Par1, a protease-activated Gprotein-coupled receptor for thrombin, in embryonic development.Approximately one- half of Par1 -/- embryos died at midgestation withbleeding from multiple sites. Par1 is expressed in endothelial cells,and a Par1 transgene driven by an endothelial-specific promoterprevented death of Par1 -/- embryos. Griffin et al. (2001) concludedthat the coagulation cascade and PAR1 modulate endothelial cell functionin developing blood vessels and that thrombin's actions on endothelialcells, rather than on platelets, mesenchymal cells, or fibrinogen (seeOMIM Ref. No. 134820), contribute to vascular development and hemostasisin the mouse embryo.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for F2R isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Coughlin, S. R.; Vu, T.-K. H.; Hung, D. T.; Wheaton, V. I.:Characterization of a functional thrombin receptor: issues andopportunities. J. Clin. Invest. 89: 351-355, 1992; and

Riewald, M.; Petrovan, R. J.; Donner, A.; Mueller, B. M.; Ruf, W.:Activation of endothelial cell protease activated receptor 1 by theprotein C pathway. Science 296:1880-1882, 2002.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of F2R are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 187930, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ10547 (Accession NM_(—)018134.1) is another GAM97 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10547 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFLJ10547, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10547 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9138, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10547 (AccessionNM_(—)018134.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10547.

FLJ11996 (Accession NM_(—)024976.1) is another GAM97 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11996 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11996,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11996 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4576, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11996 (AccessionNM_(—)024976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11996.

FLJ12294 (Accession NM_(—)025100.1) is another GAM97 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12294 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12294,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12294 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11796, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12294 (AccessionNM_(—)025100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12294.

FLJ13659 (Accession) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ13659 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13659, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ13659 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10768,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13659(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13659.

FLJ13848 (Accession NM_(—)024771.1) is another GAM97 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13848 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13848,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13848 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14972, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13848 (AccessionNM_(—)024771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13848.

FLJ14129 (Accession NM_(—)030895.1) is another GAM97 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14129 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14129,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14129 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14129 (AccessionNM_(—)030895.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14129.

FLJ14326 (Accession) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ14326 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14326, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ14326 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6959,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14326(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14326.

FLJ20004 (Accession) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ20004 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20004, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ20004 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4766,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20004(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20004.

FLJ20045 (Accession NM_(—)017638.1) is another GAM97 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20045 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:665, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20045 (AccessionNM_(—)017638.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20045.

FLJ22167 (Accession NM_(—)024533.2) is another GAM97 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ22167 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22167,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22167 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11162, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22167 (AccessionNM_(—)024533.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22167.

FLJ23499 (Accession NM_(—)022761.1) is another GAM97 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23499 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23499,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23499 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7763, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23499 (AccessionNM_(—)022761.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23499.

FLJ31455 (Accession NM_(—)144964.1) is another GAM97 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ31455 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31455,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31455 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12283, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31455 (AccessionNM_(—)144964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ31455.

FRSB (Accession NM_(—)005687.2) is another GAM97 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FRSB BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FRSB, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FRSB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17514, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of FRSB (AccessionNM_(—)005687.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FRSB.

Fus interacting protein (serine-arginine rich) 1 (FUSIP1, AccessionNM_(—)006625.3) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FUSIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FUSIP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUSIP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10769, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of Fus interactingprotein (serine-arginine rich) 1 (FUSIP1, Accession NM_(—)006625.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FUSIP1.

Fucosyltransferase 6 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT6, AccessionNM_(—)000150.1) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FUT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FUT6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FUT6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6754, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of Fucosyltransferase6 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT6, Accession NM_(—)000150.1), agene which is involved in the biosynthesis of the e-selectin ligand,sialyl-lewis x. catalyzes the transfer of fucose from gdp-beta-fucose toalpha-2,3 sialylated substrates. Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FUT6.

The function of FUT6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Huntingtin interactingprotein 1 (HIP1, Accession NM_(—)005338.3) is another GAM97 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HIP1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HIP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3689, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of Huntingtininteracting protein 1 (HIP1, Accession NM_(—)005338.3), a gene which isa membrane protein and interacts with huntingtin. and therefore may beassociated with Huntington disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM97include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington disease, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with HIP1.

The function of HIP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Interleukin 18(interferon-gamma-inducing factor) (IL18, Accession NM_(—)001562.2) isanother GAM97 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL18 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by IL18, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL18BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13191, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 18(interferon-gamma-inducing factor) (IL18, Accession NM_(—)001562.2), agene which augments natural killer cell activity in spleen cells andstimulates interferon gamma production in t helper type i cells. andtherefore may be associated with Crohn disease. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM97 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Crohn disease,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL18.

The function of IL18 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. KIAA0441 (AccessionNM_(—)014797.1) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA0441 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0441, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0441 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11797,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0441 (AccessionNM_(—)014797.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0441.

KIAA0798 (Accession) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA0798 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0798, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0798 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13756,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0798(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0798.

KIAA0872 (Accession NM_(—)014940.1) is another GAM97 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0872 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0872,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0872 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13072, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0872 (AccessionNM_(—)014940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0872.

KIAA1456 (Accession XM_(—)040100.4) is another GAM97 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1456 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14943, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1456 (AccessionXM_(—)040100.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1456.

KIAA1614 (Accession XM_(—)046531.1) is another GAM97 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1614 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1614,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1614 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:628, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1614 (AccessionXM_(—)046531.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1614.

KREMEN (Accession) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KREMEN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KREMEN, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KREMEN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2640, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of KREMEN (Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KREMEN.

LOC127262 (Accession XM_(—)072073.6) is another GAM97 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC127262 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC127262, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC127262 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17509, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of LOC127262(Accession XM_(—)072073.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC127262.

LOC145216 (Accession XM_(—)096730.1) is another GAM97 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145216 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145216, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145216 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7110, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of LOC145216(Accession XM_(—)096730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145216.

LOC145231 (Accession XM_(—)096740.1) is another GAM97 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145231 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145231, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145231 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17584, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of LOC145231(Accession XM_(—)096740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145231.

LOC146756 (Accession XM_(—)097085.5) is another GAM97 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146756 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146756, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146756 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6711, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of LOC146756(Accession XM_(—)097085.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146756.

LOC148946 (Accession) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC148946 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC148946, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC148946 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13319, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of LOC148946(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC148946.

LOC150185 (Accession) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC150185 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC150185, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC150185 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of LOC150185(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC150185.

LOC197201 (Accession XM_(—)113839.4) is another GAM97 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9296, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of LOC197201(Accession XM_(—)113839.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197201.

LOC200251 (Accession) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC200251 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC200251, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC200251 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18779, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of LOC200251(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC200251.

LOC219722 (Accession XM_(—)167593.1) is another GAM97 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219722 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219722, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219722 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19631, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of LOC219722(Accession XM_(—)167593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219722.

LOC221641 (Accession) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC221641 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC221641, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC221641 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:4944, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of LOC221641(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC221641.

LOC221954 (Accession XM_(—)168349.1) is another GAM97 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221954 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221954, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221954 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15826, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of LOC221954(Accession XM_(—)168349.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221954.

LOC254531 (Accession NM_(—)153613.1) is another GAM97 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254531 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254531, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254531 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12649, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of LOC254531(Accession NM_(—)153613.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254531.

LOC255196 (Accession) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC255196 BINDING SITE1 and LOC255196 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byLOC255196, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255196 BINDING SITE1and LOC255196 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10392 and SEQ ID:19720respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of LOC255196(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC255196.

LOC255937 (Accession) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC255937 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC255937, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC255937 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:4791, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of LOC255937(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC255937.

LOC257576 (Accession) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC257576 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC257576, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC257576 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10645, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of LOC257576(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC257576.

LOC57118 (Accession) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC57118 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57118, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC57118 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11157,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of LOC57118(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC57118.

Mannan-binding lectin serine protease 1 (c4/c2 activating component ofra-reactive factor) (MASP1, Accession NM_(—)001879.3) is another GAM97target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MASP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MASP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MASP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:692, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of Mannan-bindinglectin serine protease 1 (c4/c2 activating component of ra-reactivefactor) (MASP1, Accession NM_(—)001879.3), a gene which a complement-dependent bactericidal factor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MASP1.

The function of MASP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. MGC10765 (AccessionNM_(—)024345.1) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGC10765 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10765, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC10765 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10417,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of MGC10765 (AccessionNM_(—)024345.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC10765.

MGC14799 (Accession NM_(—)032336.1) is another GAM97 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC14799 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14799,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14799 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15396, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of MGC14799 (AccessionNM_(—)032336.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC14799.

Solute carrier family 14 (urea transporter), member 2 (SLC14A2,Accession NM_(—)007163.2) is another GAM97 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC14A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC14A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC14A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5703, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM97 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 14 (urea transporter), member 2 (SLC14A2, AccessionNM_(—)007163.2), a gene which is a renal urea transporter 2. andtherefore may be associated with Orthostatic hypotension. Accordingly,utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofOrthostatic hypotension, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC14A2.

The function of SLC14A2 has been established by previous studies.Genetic variation in proteins that determine sodium reabsorption andexcretion significantly influences blood pressure. Ranade et al. (2001)investigated whether nucleotide variation in human UT2 could beassociated with variation in blood pressure. Seven single-nucleotidepolymorphisms (SNPs) were identified, including val227 to ile and ala357to thr. Over 1,000 hypertensive and low- normotensive individuals ofChinese origin were genotyped. The ile227 and ala357 alleles wereassociated with low diastolic blood pressure in men but not women, withodds ratios 2.1 (95% confidence interval 1.5-2.7, P less than 0.001) and1.5 (95% confidence interval 1.2-1.8, P less than 0.001), respectively.There was a similar trend for systolic blood pressure, and odds ratiosfor the ile227 and ala357 alleles were 1.7 (95% confidence interval1.2-2.3, P =0.002) and 1.3 (95% confidence interval 1.1-1.6, P =0.007),respectively, in men. DeStefano et al. (1998) identified a locus fororthostatic hypotension (OHDS; 143850) on chromosome 18q, with a peaklod score of 3.92 at D18S1367 in 2 linked families. The proximity ofhuman UT2 makes it a potential candidate gene for this autosomaldominant disorder.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ranade, K.; Wu, K.-W.; Hwu, C.-M.; Ting, C.-T.; Pei, D.; Pesich, R.;Hebert, J.; Chen, Y.-D. I.; Pratt, R.; Olshen, R.; Masaki, K.; Risch,N.; Cox, D. R.; Botstein, D.: Genetic variation in the human ureatransporter-2 is associated with variation in blood pressure. Hum.Molec. Genet. 10:2157-2164, 2001; and

DeStefano, A. L.; Baldwin, C. T.; Burzsty, M.; Gavras, I.; Handy, D. E.;Joost, O.; Martel, T.; Nicolaou, M.; Schwartz, F.; Streeten, D. H. P.;Farrer, L. A.; Gavras, H. : Autosomal domin.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC14A2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601611, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. T-cell leukemia translocation altered gene (TCTA, AccessionNM_(—)022171.1) is another GAM97 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TCTA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TCTA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TCTA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:681, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of T-cell leukemiatranslocation altered gene (TCTA, Accession NM_(—)022171.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM97 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TCTA.

Zinc finger protein 33a (kox 31) (ZNF33A, Accession NM_006974.1) isanother GAM97 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF33A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ZNF33A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF33ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11954, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein33a (kox 31) (ZNF33A, Accession NM_(—)006974.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM97 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF33A.

Zinc finger protein 347 (ZNF347, Accession NM_(—)032584.1) is anotherGAM97 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF347 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF347, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF347BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4168, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM97 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:274.

Another function of GAM97 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger protein347 (ZNF347, Accession NM_(—)032584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM97include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF347.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 98 (GAM98), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM98 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM98 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM98 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM98 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM98 gene encodes a GAM98 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM98 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM98precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:61, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part.

GAM98 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM98 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM98 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM98 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM98 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:61, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM98folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM98 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM98 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM98 RNA is designated SEQID:344, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM98 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM98 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM98 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM98 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM98target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM98 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM98 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM98 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM98 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM98 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM98 target RNA into GAM98 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM98 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM98 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM98 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM98 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM98 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM98 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM98 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM98 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM98 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM98 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Growth arrest-specific 7 (GAS7, Accession NM_(—)005890.1) is a GAM98target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAS7 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GAS7, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GAS7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8289, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM98 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:344.

A function of GAM98 is therefore inhibition of Growth arrest-specific 7(GAS7, Accession NM_(—)005890.1), a gene which may play a role inpromoting maturation and morphological differentiation of cerebellarneurons. and therefore may be associated with Leukemias withmyeloid/lymphoid (mll). Accordingly, utilities of GAM98 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Leukemias with myeloid/lymphoid(mll), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withGAS7.

The function of GAS7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. LOC254685 (Accession)is another GAM98 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254685BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by LOC254685, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof LOC254685 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19570, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM98 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:344.

Another function of GAM98 is therefore inhibition of LOC254685(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM98 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC254685.

LOC96597 (Accession XM_(—)039922.2) is another GAM98 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC96597 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC96597,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC96597 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7069, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM98 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:344.

Another function of GAM98 is therefore inhibition of LOC96597 (AccessionXM_(—)039922.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM98 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC96597.

Solute carrier family 7 (cationic amino acid transporter, y+ system),member 5 (SLC7A5, Accession NM_(—)003486.2) is another GAM98 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC7A5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC7A5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC7A5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM98 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:344.

Another function of GAM98 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 7 (cationic amino acid transporter, y+ system), member 5 (SLC7A5,Accession NM_(—)003486.2), a gene which mediates transport of large andsmall neutral amino acids. Accordingly, utilities of GAM98 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC7A5.

The function of SLC7A5 has been established by previous studies.Gaugitsch et al. (1992) cloned a partial human E16 cDNA sequence thatwas expressed in activated lymphocytes. It was cloned by virtue of itsAUUUA rapid degradation signal. Kanai et al. (1998) used expressioncloning to isolate a rat cDNA termed LAT1. They showed that LAT1 encodeda protein necessary for system L amino acid transport, thought to be amajor route by which cells import large neutral amino acids withbranched or aromatic side chains. Mastroberardino et al. (1998)identified the human E16 protein (AF077866) as the first light chain of4F2 (OMIM Ref. No. 158070), a cell surface glycoprotein, and showed thatthe resulting heterodimeric complex mediates L-type amino acidtransport. Maglott et al. (1994) mapped a gene fragment, EST00889 (OMIMRef. No. M78741), to chromosome 16 (D16S469E). The map position wasrefined to 16q24.3 by use of a panel of mouse/human somatic cellhybrids. Maglott et al. (1994) showed that the gene is expressedabundantly in adult lung and liver, and is also expressed in humanbrain, thymus, retina, and some other tissues.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mastroberardino, L.; Spindler, B.; Pfeiffer, R.; Skelly, P. J.; Loffing,J.; Shoemaker, C. B.; Verrey, F.: Amino-acid transport by heterodimersof 4F2hc/CD98 and members of a permease family. Nature 395:288-291,1998; and

Maglott, D. R.; Durkin, A. S.; Lane, S. A.; Callen, D. F.; Feldblyum, T.V.; Nierman, W. C.: The gene for membrane protein E16 (D16S469E) maps tohuman chromosome 16q24.3 and is expressed.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC7A5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600182, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 99 (GAM99), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM99 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM99 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM99 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM99 gene encodes a GAM99 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM99 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:135, and is provided hereinbelow withreference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQ ID:135is located at position 15 relative to chromosome 10.

GAM99 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM99 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM99 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM99 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM99 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:135, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM99folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM99 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA is designated SEQID:320, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM99 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM99 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM99target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM99 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM99 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM99 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM99 target RNA into GAM99 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM99 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM99 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM99 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM99 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM99 gene, herein designated GAMGENE, on one or more GAM99 target genes, herein collectively designatedTARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. As mentionedhereinabove with reference to the background section, although aspecific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only for someof the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all other recentlydiscovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled in the art tomodulate expression of other genes by complementary binding, althoughspecific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA genes have notyet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNA world,Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM99 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM99 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Actin, alpha, cardiac muscle (ACTC, Accession NP_(—)005150.1) is a GAM99target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACTC BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ACTC, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACTC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17458, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

A function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Actin, alpha, cardiacmuscle (ACTC, Accession NP_(—)005150.1), a gene which Actin of cellsincluding muscle and therefore may be associated with Idiopathic dilatedcardiomyopathy (idc), and of familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (fhc).Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (idc), and of familialhypertrophic cardiomyopathy (fhc), and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ACTC.

The function of ACTC has been established by previous studies. Actin hasbeen identified in many kinds of cells including muscle, where it is amajor constituent of the thin filament, and platelets. Muscle actinsfrom sources as diverse as rabbits and fish are very similar in aminoacid sequence. Elzinga et al. (1976) examined whether actin in differenttissues of the same organism are products of the same gene. They foundthat human platelet and human cardiac actins differ by one amino acid,viz., threonine and valine, respectively, at position 129. Thus theymust be determined by different genes. Actins can be separated byisoelectric focusing into 3 main groups which show more than 90%homology of amino acid sequence. Firtel (1981) referred to the actin ofsmooth muscle, the most acidic form, as alpha type and the 2 cytoplasmicforms as beta and gamma. Beta and gamma actins are involved in thecytoskeleton and in internal cell mobility phenomena. The actinsconstitute multiple gene families. There is only a 4% amino aciddifference in the actins of Physarum and mammals. In mammals, 4different muscle actins have been sequenced: from fast muscle, heart,aorta, and stomach. These vary only by 4 to 6 amino acids from eachother, and by about 25 amino acids from the beta and gamma actins. Thus,from the protein data, at least 6 actin genes would be expected inmammals. Recombinant DNA probes for both actin and myosin of the mousehave been made (Weydert et al., 1981). Because actin is a highlyconserved protein, Engel et al. (1981) could use cloned actin genes fromDrosophila and from chicken to isolate 12 actin gene fragments from ahuman DNA library. Restriction endonuclease studies of each indicatedthat they are not allelic and are from nonoverlapping regions of thegenome. In all, 25 to 30 EcoRI fragments homologous to actin genes werefound in the human genome and no restriction site polymorphism was foundindicating evolutionary conservatism. Humphries et al. (1981) usedprobes from the mouse to detect actin genes in human DNA and concludedthat there are about 20 actin genes in the human genome. Three lines ofevidence supported this number: the rate of hybridization of the mouseprobe with human DNA; the fact that the probe hybridizes to 17-20 bandsin Southern blots of restriction enzyme digests of total human DNA;restriction enzyme mapping of individual human actin genes indicating atleast 9 different genes, judged on probability grounds to have beenpicked from a pool of at least 20. Litt and Luty (1989) used PCR toamplify a microsatellite hypervariable repeat in the human cardiac actingene. They detected 12 different allelic fragments in 37 unrelatedindividuals, of whom 32 were heterozygous. (Weber and May (1989) alsofound that (GT)n repeats within human loci are highly polymorphic.) Invertebrates, 6 actin isoforms are known:4 muscle types (skeletal,cardiac, and 2 smooth muscle types) and 2 nonmuscle types (cytoplasmicactins). In a 36-year-old mother and 2 daughters, aged 5 and 2 years, ofGerman ancestry who had CMD (see OMIM Ref. No. 115200), Olson et al.(1998) found a G- to - A substitution in codon 312 in exon 5 of the ACTCgene, resulting in an arg312- to - his (R312H) amino acid substitution.A 15-year-old son likewise had inherited the mutation but had notdeveloped CMD.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Weber, J. L.; May, P. E.: Abundant class of human DNA polymorphismswhich can be typed using the polymerase chain reaction. Am. J. Hum.Genet. 44:388-396, 1989; and

Olson, T. M.; Michels, V. V.; Thibodeau, S. N.; Tai, Y.-S.; Keating, M.T.: Actin mutations in dilated cardiomyopathy, a heritable form of heartfailure. Science 280:750-752, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ACTC arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 102540, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. AD-020 (Accession NP_(—)064526.1) is another GAM99 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AD-020 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAD-020, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AD-020 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9059, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of AD-020 (AccessionNP_(—)064526.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AD-020.

A kinase (prka) anchor protein 2 (AKAP2, Accession NP_(—)009134.1) isanother GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AKAP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AKAP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AKAP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17496, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of A kinase (prka)anchor protein 2 (AKAP2, Accession NP_(—)009134.1), a gene which bindsto regulatory subunit (rii) of protein kinase a. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AKAP2.

The function of AKAP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Aspartoacylase(aminoacylase 2, canavan disease) (ASPA, Accession NP_(—)000040.1) isanother GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ASPA BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ASPA, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASPABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13895, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Aspartoacylase(aminoacylase 2, canavan disease) (ASPA, Accession NP_(—)000040.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ASPA.

B7 (Accession NP_(—)008923.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. B7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byB7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11263, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of B7 (AccessionNP_(—)008923.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith B7.

BASE (Accession NP_(—)776258.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BASE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BASE, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BASE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13840, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of BASE (AccessionNP_(—)776258.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BASE.

Basic leucine zipper and w2 domains 2 (BZW2, Accession NP_(—)054757.1)is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BZW2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BZW2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBZW2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2127, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Basic leucinezipper and w2 domains 2 (BZW2, Accession NP_(—)054757.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BZW2.

C14orf135 (Accession NP_(—)071940.2) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf135 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf135, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf135 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8362, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of C14orf135(Accession NP_(—)071940.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf135.

Chromosome 15 open reading frame 5 (C15orf5, Accession NP_(—)112206.1)is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C15orf5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C15orf5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C15orf5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5753, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 15 openreading frame 5 (C15orf5, Accession NP_(—)112206.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C15orf5.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1)is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf24, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C1orf24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf24.

Complement component 1, q subcomponent, receptor 1 (C1QR1, AccessionNP_(—)036204.1) is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C1QR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1QR1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of C1QR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4397, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent 1, q subcomponent, receptor 1 (C1QR1, AccessionNP_(—)036204.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C1QR1.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 103 (C20orf103, AccessionNP_(—)036393.1) is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf103 BINDING SITE1 and C20orf103 BINDING SITE2 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byC20orf103, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C20orf103 BINDING SITE1and C20orf103 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3291 and SEQ ID:1178respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 103 (C20orf103, Accession NP_(—)036393.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf103.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 45 (C20orf45, Accession NP_(—)057129.1)is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf45BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf45, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf45 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18788, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 45 (C20orf45, Accession NP_(—)057129.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf45.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 55 (C20orf55, Accession NP_(—)113612.1)is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf55BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf55, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf55 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:481, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 55 (C20orf55, Accession NP_(—)113612.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf55.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 67 (C21orf67, Accession NP_(—)478068.1)is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf67BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf67, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf67 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:531, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21 openreading frame 67 (C21orf67, Accession NP_(—)478068.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf67.

CAB2 (Accession NP_(—)219487.2) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAB2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CAB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17481, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of CAB2 (AccessionNP_(—)219487.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAB2.

Cysteine conjugate-beta lyase; cytoplasmic (glutamine transaminase k,kyneurenine aminotransferase) (CCBL1, Accession NP_(—)004050.1) isanother GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCBL1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CCBL1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCBL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8720, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Cysteineconjugate-beta lyase; cytoplasmic (glutamine transaminase k, kyneurenineaminotransferase) (CCBL1, Accession NP_(—)004050.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCBL1.

Cdc14 cell division cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B,Accession NP_(—)201588.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDC14B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDC14B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC14BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12278, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Cdc14 cell divisioncycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B, Accession NP_(—)201588.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC14B.

Cdc14 cell division cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B,Accession NP_(—)003662.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDC14B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDC14B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC14BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12278, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Cdc14 cell divisioncycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B, Accession NP_(—)003662.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC14B.

Choline kinase-like (CHKL, Accession NP_(—)689466.1) is another GAM99target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHKL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CHKL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CHKL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15506, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Choline kinase-like(CHKL, Accession NP_(—)689466.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CHKL.

Copine vi (neuronal) (CPNE6, Accession NP_(—)006023.1) is another GAM99target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPNE6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CPNE6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPNE6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15300, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Copine vi(neuronal) (CPNE6, Accession NP_(—)006023.1), a gene which may have arole in membrane trafficking. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CPNE6.

The function of CPNE6 has been established by previous studies. Using a2-dimensional cDNA display system, restriction landmark cDNA scanning,Nakayama et al. (1998) isolated copine VI, which they designatedN-copine, from mouse and human brain cDNA libraries. The human cDNAencodes a 557-amino acid protein. Like copine I, copine VI contains 2 C2domains in the N terminus that show greater similarity to those ofPLC-gamma (see OMIM Ref. No. 172420) rather than those of double C2domain proteins. Northern blot analysis detected a 2.2-kb transcript inbrain only. By in situ hybridization, Nakayama et al. (1998)demonstrated that expression of CPNE6 is upregulated by neuronalactivity such as kainate stimulation. The authors suggested that CPNE6may play a role in synaptic plasticity. In further in situ hybridizationstudies in mouse, Nakayama et al. (1999) demonstrated that CPNE6 isexpressed exclusively in neurons of the hippocampus and in the main andaccessory olfactory bulbs, where various forms of synaptic plasticityand memory formation occur. Immunohistochemical studies detected CPNE6mainly in the cell bodies and dentrites in the neurons, suggesting thatCPNE6 has a role in postsynaptic events, in contrast to the presynapticroles of the double C2 domain proteins. A GST-fusion protein with thesecond C2 domain of copine VI showed calcium-dependent binding tophosphatidylserine, indicating that this domain is responsible for thecalcium-dependent association of copine VI with the membrane

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nakayama, T.; Yaoi, T.; Kuwajima, G.: Localization and subcellulardistribution of N-copine in mouse brain. J. Neurochem. 72:373-379, 1999;and

Nakayama, T.; Yaoi, Y.; Yasui, M.; Kuwajima, G.: N-copine: a novel twoC2- domain-containing protein with neuronal activity-regulatedexpression. FEBS Lett. 428:80-84, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CPNE6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605688, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1b (muscle) (CPT1B, AccessionNP_(—)689453.1) is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CPT1B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CPT1B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPT1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15506, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Carnitinepalmitoyltransferase 1b (muscle) (CPT1B, Accession NP_(—)689453.1), agene which is a rate-controlling enzyme of long-chain fatty acidb-oxidation pathway. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPT1B.

The function of CPT1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Cathepsin k(pycnodysostosis) (CTSK, Accession NP_000387.1) is another GAM99 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTSK BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCTSK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTSK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Cathepsin k(pycnodysostosis) (CTSK, Accession NP_(—)000387.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CTSK.

Chemokine (c-x3-c motif) receptor 1 (CX3CR1, Accession NP_(—)001328.1)is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CX3CR1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CX3CR1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCX3CR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15434, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x3-cmotif) receptor 1 (CX3CR1, Accession NP_(—)001328.1), a gene whichmediates both the adhesive and migratory functions of fractalkine andtherefore may be associated with Human immunodeficiency virus type 1.Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Human immunodeficiency virus type 1., and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CX3CR1.

The function of CX3CR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Chemokine (c-x-c motif)ligand 9 (CXCL9, Accession NP_(—)002407.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CXCL9 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CXCL9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CXCL9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5355, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 9 (CXCL9, Accession NP_(—)002407.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CXCL9.

CYP20A1 (Accession NP_(—)065725.2) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP20A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CYP20A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP20A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6915, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of CYP20A1 (AccessionNP_(—)065725.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP20A1.

DARP (Accession NP_(—)659431.3) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DARP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DARP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DARP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10261, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of DARP (AccessionNP_(—)659431.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DARP.

Dynactin 1 (p150, glued homolog, drosophila) (DCTN1, AccessionNP_(—)004073.2) is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCTN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCTN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCTN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11619, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Dynactin 1 (p150,glued homolog, drosophila) (DCTN1, Accession NP_(—)004073.2), a genewhich is a microtubule-based biologic motor protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DCTN1.

The function of DCTN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Deiodinase,iodothyronine, type i (DIO1, Accession NP_(—)000783.2) is another GAM99target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DIO1 BINDING SITE1 and DIO1BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by DIO1, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DIO1BINDING SITE1 and DIO1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1704 and SEQID:6987 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Deiodinase,iodothyronine, type i (DIO1, Accession NP_(—)000783.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DIO1.

DKFZp313M0720 (Accession XP_(—)113743.3) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp313M0720 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp313M0720, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp313M0720 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13887, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp313M0720(Accession XP_(—)113743.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp313M0720.

DKFZp434A2417 (Accession NP_(—)663736.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434A2417 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434A2417, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434A2417 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20081, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434A2417(Accession NP_(—)663736.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434A2417.

Fat tumor suppressor homolog 2 (drosophila) (FAT2, AccessionNP_(—)001438.1) is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FAT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FAT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FAT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1177, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Fat tumorsuppressor homolog 2 (drosophila) (FAT2, Accession NP_(—)001438.1), agene which could function as a cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FAT2.

The function of FAT2 has been established by previous studies. Thedomain that characterizes epidermal growth factor (EGF; 131530) consistsof approximately 50 amino acids with 3 disulfide bonds. EGF-like domainsare believed to play a critical role in a number of extracellularevents, including cell adhesion and receptor-ligand interactions.Proteins with EGF-like domains often consist of more than 1,000 aminoacids, have multiple copies of the EGF-like domain, and containadditional domains known to be involved in specific protein-proteininteractions. To identify proteins containing EGF-like domains, Nakayamaet al. (1998) searched a database of long cDNA sequences randomlyselected from a human brain cDNA library for those that encode anEGF-like motif. They identified several partial cDNAs encoding novelproteins with EGF-like domains, such as FAT2, which they named MEGF1.Nakayama et al. (1998) isolated a rat cDNA containing the complete Megf1coding sequence. The predicted Megf1 protein has a signal sequence, 34cadherin motifs (see OMIM Ref. No. 603006), a laminin G domain (see OMIMRef. No. 601033), 2 EGF-like domains, a transmembrane domain, acytoplasmic proline-rich sequence, and a cytoplasmic RGD(arginine-glycine- aspartic acid) motif, which is found in proteinsmodulating cell adhesion. The predicted structure of Megf1 is similaroverall to the structures of the Drosophila ‘fat’ gene product and humanFAT (OMIM Ref. No. 600976), although the number of EGF-like domainsvaries among these proteins. The Drosophila fat gene is a tumorsuppressor gene whose product controls cell proliferation andmorphogenesis in the imaginal discs in a contact-dependent manner.Northern blot analysis of various regions of rat brain detected Megf1expression only in the cerebellum.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nakayama, M.; Nakajima, D.; Nagase, T.; Nomura, N.; Seki, N.; Ohara, O.:Identification of high-molecular-weight proteins with multiple EGF-likemotifs by motif-trap screening. Genomics 51:27-34, 1998; and

Wu, Q.; Maniatis, T.: Large exons encoding multiple ectodomains are acharacteristic feature of protocadherin genes. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.97:3124-3129, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FAT2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604269, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 5 (FBXL5, AccessionNP_(—)036293.1) is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FBXL5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FBXL5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXL5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15662, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of F-box andleucine-rich repeat protein 5 (FBXL5, Accession NP_(—)036293.1), a genewhich is a putative SCF ubiquitin ligase subunit involved in proteindegradation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXL5.

The function of FBXL5 has been established by previous studies. The Fbox, named after cyclin F (CCNF; 600227), in which it was originallyobserved, is an approximately 40-amino acid motif that binds SKP1 (OMIMRef. No. 601434). F-box proteins are components of modular E3 ubiquitinprotein ligases called SCFs (SKP1, OMIM Ref. No. 603134), F-boxproteins), which function in phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination.Using a yeast 2-hybrid screen with SKP1 as bait, followed by searchingsequence databases, Winston et al. (1999) and Cenciarelli et al. (1999)identified 33 mammalian and 26 human F-box proteins, respectively. Thesecontained C termini with leucine-rich repeats (FBXLs, e.g., SKP2 (OMIMRef. No. 601436)), WD40 domains (FBXWs, e.g., BTRCP (OMIM Ref. No.603482)), or no recognizable motifs (FBXOs, e.g., CCNF). Winston et al.(1999) predicted the presence of 6 leucine-rich repeats (LRRs) in FBXL5.RT-PCR analysis detected expression in all tissues tested, with highestlevels in heart and pancreas.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ilyin, G. P.; Rialland, M.; Pigeon, C.; Guguen-Guillouzo, C.: cDNAcloning and expression analysis of new members of the mammalian F-boxprotein family. Genomics 67:40-47, 2000; and

Winston, J. T.; Koepp, D. M.; Zhu, C.; Elledge, S. J.; Harper, J. W.: Afamily of mammalian F-box proteins. Curr. Biol. 9:1180-1182, 1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FBXL5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605655, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 5 (FBXL5, AccessionNP_(—)277077.1) is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FBXL5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FBXL5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXL5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15662, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of F-box andleucine-rich repeat protein 5 (FBXL5, Accession NP_(—)277077.1), a genewhich is a putative SCF ubiquitin ligase subunit involved in proteindegradation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXL5.

The function of FBXL5 has been established by previous studies. The Fbox, named after cyclin F (CCNF; 600227), in which it was originallyobserved, is an approximately 40-amino acid motif that binds SKP1 (OMIMRef. No. 601434). F-box proteins are components of modular E3 ubiquitinprotein ligases called SCFs (SKP1, OMIM Ref. No. 603134), F-boxproteins), which function in phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination.Using a yeast 2-hybrid screen with SKP1 as bait, followed by searchingsequence databases, Winston et al. (1999) and Cenciarelli et al. (1999)identified 33 mammalian and 26 human F-box proteins, respectively. Thesecontained C termini with leucine-rich repeats (FBXLs, e.g., SKP2 (OMIMRef. No. 601436)), WD40 domains (FBXWs, e.g., BTRCP (OMIM Ref. No.603482)), or no recognizable motifs (FBXOs, e.g., CCNF). Winston et al.(1999) predicted the presence of 6 leucine-rich repeats (LRRs) in FBXL5.RT-PCR analysis detected expression in all tissues tested, with highestlevels in heart and pancreas.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ilyin, G. P.; Rialland, M.; Pigeon, C.; Guguen-Guillouzo, C.: cDNAcloning and expression analysis of new members of the mammalian F-boxprotein family. Genomics 67:40-47, 2000; and

Winston, J. T.; Koepp, D. M.; Zhu, C.; Elledge, S. J.; Harper, J. W.: Afamily of mammalian F-box proteins. Curr. Biol. 9:1180-1182, 1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FBXL5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605655, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ10204 (Accession NP_(—)060494.1) is another GAM99 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10204 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFLJ10204, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10204 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16040, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10204 (AccessionNP_(—)060494.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10204.

FLJ10330 (Accession NP_(—)060531.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10330 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10330,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10330 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8822, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10330 (AccessionNP_(—)060531.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10330.

FLJ10769 (Accession NP_(—)060680.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10769 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10769,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10769 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14541, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10769 (AccessionNP_(—)060680.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10769.

FLJ11269 (Accession NP_(—)060842.2) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ11269 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11269,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11269 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11269 (AccessionNP_(—)060842.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11269.

FLJ12960 (Accession NP_(—)078914.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ12960 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12960,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12960 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4577, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12960 (AccessionNP_(—)078914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12960.

FLJ13397 (Accession NP_(—)079224.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13397 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13397,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13397 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13397 (AccessionNP_(—)079224.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13397.

FLJ14721 (Accession NP_(—)116218.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14721 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14721 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by FLJ14721, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14721BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14721 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14815 andSEQ ID:16399 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14721 (AccessionNP_(—)116218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14721.

FLJ20898 (Accession NP_(—)078876.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20898 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20898,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20898 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20898 (AccessionNP_(—)078876.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20898.

FLJ20986 (Accession NP_(—)078800.2) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20986 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20986,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20986 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5649, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20986 (AccessionNP_(—)078800.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20986.

FLJ23129 (Accession NP_(—)079039.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ23129 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23129,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23129 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23129 (AccessionNP_(—)079039.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ23129.

FLJ32932 (Accession NP_(—)690873.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ32932 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32932,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32932 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1197, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32932 (AccessionNP_(—)690873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ32932.

FLJ33167 (Accession NP_(—)689896.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ33167 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33167,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33167 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20132, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33167 (AccessionNP_(—)689896.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ33167.

Glucose-6-phosphatase, catalytic (glycogen storage disease type i, vongierke disease) (G6PC, Accession NP_(—)000142.1) is another GAM99 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. G6PC BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byG6PC, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of G6PC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3569, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition ofGlucose-6-phosphatase, catalytic (glycogen storage disease type i, vongierke disease) (G6PC, Accession NP_(—)000142.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with G6PC.

Group-specific component (vitamin d binding protein) (GC, AccessionNP_(—)000574.1) is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GC BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GC, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2597, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Group-specificcomponent (vitamin d binding protein) (GC, Accession NP_(—)000574.1), agene which transports vitamin D and its plasma metabolites to targettissues. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GC.

The function of GC has been established by previous studies. Chapman etal. (1997) found that the mouse Gbx2 gene contains a single intron, afeature of the human GBX2 gene. They mapped Gbx2 to mouse chromosome 1.They extended the known expression pattern of Gbx2 beyond thegastrulation-stage embryo and the developing CNS to pluripotent cells invitro and in vivo. Gbx2 expression was demonstrated in undifferentiatedembryonic stem cells but was downregulated in differentiated cellpopulations. In the embry, Gbx2 expression was detected before primitivestreak formation, in the inner cell mass of the preimplantation embryo.Chapman et al. (1997) suggested Gbx2 as a candidate control gene forcell pluripotency and differentiation in the embryo.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of GC. Themid/hindbrain junction can act as an organizer to direct the developmentof the midbrain and anterior hindbrain. In mice, Otx2 (OMIM Ref. No.600037) is expressed in the forebrain and midbrain and Gbx2 is expressedin the anterior hindbrain, with a shared border at the level of themid/hindbrain organizer. Millet et al. (1999) demonstrated that in Gbx2-/- mutants, the earliest phenotype is a posterior expansion of the Otx2domain during early somite stages. Furthermore, organizer genes areexpressed at the shifted Otx2 border, but not in a normal spatialrelationship. To test whether Gbx2 is sufficient to position themid/hindbrain organizer, Millet et al. (1999) transiently expressed Gbx2in the caudal Otx2 domain and found that the Otx2 caudal border wasindeed shifted rostrally, and a normal-appearing organizer formed atthis new Otx2 border. Transgenic embryos then showed an expandedhindbrain and a reduced midbrain at embryonic day 9.5 to 10. Millet etal. (1999) proposed that the formation of a normal mid/hindbrainorganizer depends on a sharp Otx2 caudal border and that Gbx2 isrequired to position and sharpen this border.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for GC isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Svasti, J.; Kurosky, A.; Bennett, A.; Bowman, B. H.: Molecular basis forthe three major forms of human serum vitamin D binding protein(group-specific component). Biochemistry 18:1611-1617, 1979; and

Millet, S.; Campbell, K.; Epstein, D. J.; Losos, K.; Harris, E.; Joyner,A. L.: A role for Gbx2 in repression of Otx2 and positioning themid/hindbrain organizer. Nature 401:161-164, 19.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GC are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 139200, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Gap junction protein, beta 6 (connexin 30) (GJB6, AccessionNP_(—)006774.1) is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GJB6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GJB6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GJB6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18208, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Gap junctionprotein, beta 6 (connexin 30) (GJB6, Accession NP_(—)006774.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GJB6.

Glycoprotein v (platelet) (GP5, Accession NP_(—)004479.1) is anotherGAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GP5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GP5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GP5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein v(platelet) (GP5, Accession NP_(—)004479.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GP5.

Glycoprotein (transmembrane) nmb (GPNMB, Accession NP_(—)002501.1) isanother GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPNMB BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPNMB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPNMBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2512, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein(transmembrane) nmb (GPNMB, Accession NP_(—)002501.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPNMB.

G protein-coupled receptor 18 (GPR18, Accession NP_(—)005283.1) isanother GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR18 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR18, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR18BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4838, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 18 (GPR18, Accession NP_(—)005283.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR18.

Huntingtin-associated protein interacting protein (duo) (HAPIP,Accession NP_(—)003938.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HAPIP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HAPIP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HAPIP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10617, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition ofHuntingtin-associated protein interacting protein (duo) (HAPIP,Accession NP_(—)003938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HAPIP.

Homeo box a1 (HOXA1, Accession NP_(—)705873.1) is another GAM99 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HOXA1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HOXA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9804, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box a1(HOXA1, Accession NP_(—)705873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HOXA1.

Islet cell autoantigen 1, 69 kda (ICA1, Accession NP_(—)071682.1) isanother GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ICA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ICA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ICA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6344, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Islet cellautoantigen 1, 69 kda (ICA1, Accession NP_(—)071682.1), a gene whichencodes Islet cell autoantigen 1 and therefore may be associated withInsulin- dependent diabetes mellitus. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Insulin-dependentdiabetes mellitus, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ICA1.

The function of ICA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Interleukin 1 family,member 10 (theta) (IL1F10, Accession NP_(—)115945.4) is another GAM99target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL1F10 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL1F10, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL1F10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8455, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 1family, member 10 (theta) (IL1F10, Accession NP_(—)115945.4).Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL1F10.

Interleukin enhancer binding factor 2, 45 kda (ILF2, AccessionNP_(—)004506.2) is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ILF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ILF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ILF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9869, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Interleukinenhancer binding factor 2, 45 kda (ILF2, Accession NP_(—)004506.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ILF2.

INHBE (Accession NP_(—)113667.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. INHBE BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by INHBE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of INHBE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2641, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of INHBE (AccessionNP_(—)113667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith INHBE.

Iron-responsive element binding protein 2 (IREB2, AccessionXP_(—)039114.2) is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IREB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IREB2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IREB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10640, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Iron-responsiveelement binding protein 2 (IREB2, Accession XP_(—)039114.2), a genewhich binds mRNAs that contain iron-responsive elements. and thereforemay be associated with Misregulation of iron metabolism andneurodegenerative disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Misregulation of iron metabolismand neurodegenerative disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IREB2.

The function of IREB2 has been established by previous studies. Rouaultet al. (1990) identified a second IRE-binding protein, for which thedegenerate screening of the oligonucleotide used in identifying the cDNAfor IREB1 (OMIM Ref. No. 100880) also served as a successful sequencingprimer. The second IREBP, represented by ‘clone 10.1,’ contained aninserted stretch of 73 amino acids between amino acids 37 and 38 ofIREB1; the IREB2 gene product lacked a region homologous to thesequences between amino acids 436 and 470 of IREB1. Wu et al. (1999)demonstrated that the c-myc (OMIM Ref. No. 190080) protein stimulatesexpression of IRP2. Hentze and Kuhn (1996) reviewed the function ofIRP2. IRP2 is less abundant than IRP1 (IREB1) in most cells. Thestrongest expression is in intestine and brain (Henderson et al., 1993).Human IRP2 is 57% identical to human IRP1. IRP2 has a molecular mass of105 kD, which is slightly larger than that of IRP1 due to a 73-aminoacid insertion. Iwai et al. (1995) demonstrated that the 73-amino acidinsertion mediates IRP2 degradation in iron-replete cells. Guo et al.(1994) and Samaniego et al. (1994) showed that IRP2 has no aconitaseactivity. By Southern analysis of somatic cell hybrid DNAs, Rouault etal. (1990) assigned the IREB2 gene to chromosome 15.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of IREB2.LaVaute et al. (2001) showed that in mice, targeted disruption of theIreb2 gene resulted in misregulation of iron metabolism in theintestinal mucosa and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervoussystem. In adulthood, Ireb2 -/- mice developed a movement disordercharacterized by ataxia, bradykinesia, and tremor. Significantaccumulations of iron in white matter tracts and nuclei throughout thebrain preceded the onset of neurodegeneration and movement disordersymptoms by many months. Ferric iron accumulated in the cytosol ofneurons and oligodendrocytes in distinctive regions of the brain.Abnormal accumulations of ferritin colocalized with iron accumulationsin populations of neurons that degenerated. Ireb2 -/- mice initiallygrew and developed normally. Mice older than 6 months of age developed aprogressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized initially by anunsteady, wide- based gait and subtle kyphosis followed by gradual onsetof ataxia, vestibular dysfunction, tremor, bradykinesia, and posturalabnormalities. Balance and grip strength measured using the hanging wiretest indicated severe impairment, whereas heterozygous mice showed anintermediate degree of impairment

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for IREB2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hentze, M. W.; Kuhn, L. C.: Molecular control of vertebrate ironmetabolism: mRNA- based regulatory circuits operated by iron, nitricoxide, and oxidative stress. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 93:8175-8182, 1996;and

LaVaute, T.; Smith, S.; Cooperman, S.; Iwai, K.; Land, W.; Meyron-Holtz,E.; Drake, S. K.; Miller, G.; Abu-Asab, M.; Tsokos, M.; Switzer, R.,III; Grinberg, A.; Love, P.; Tresser, N.; Ro.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IREB2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147582, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interferon regulatory factor 4 (IRF4, AccessionNP_(—)002451.1) is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IRF4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IRF4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IRF4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13735, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Interferonregulatory factor 4 (IRF4, Accession NP_(—)002451.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IRF4.

Junction plakoglobin (JUP, Accession NP_(—)068831.1) is another GAM99target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. JUP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by JUP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of JUPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3039, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Junctionplakoglobin (JUP, Accession NP_(—)068831.1), a gene which plays acentral role in the structure and function of submembranous plaques. andtherefore may be associated with Naxos disease. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Naxos disease,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with JUP.

The function of JUP has been established by previous studies.Plakoglobin is a major cytoplasmic protein that occurs in a soluble anda membrane-associated form and is the only known constituent common tothe submembranous plaques of both kinds of adhering junctions, thedesmosomes and the intermediate junctions. It is a desmoplakin (see OMIMRef. No. 125647) and is referred to as DP III. DP I and DP II are splicevariants of the same gene. Using a partial cDNA clone for bovineplakoglobin, Franke et al. (1989) isolated cDNAs encoding humanplakoglobin, determined its nucleotide sequence, and deduced thecomplete amino acid sequence. The polypeptide encoded by the cDNA wassynthesized by in vitro transcription and translation and identified byits comigration with authentic plakoglobin in 2-dimensional gelelectrophoresis. The protein, which has 744 amino acids and a molecularweight of 81,750 Da, is unrelated to any known protein and is highlyconserved between human and bovine tissues. Only one kind of plakoglobinmRNA (OMIM Ref. No. 3.4 kb) was found in most tissues, but an additionalmRNA (OMIM Ref. No. 3.7 kb) was detected in certain human tumor celllines. Arnemann et al. (1991) established a PCR assay for the genecoding for plakoglobin and used it to test human/mouse and human/ratsomatic cell hybrids with different contents of human chromosomes. Inthis way, they were able to assign DP3 to chromosome 7. By analysis ofprogeny from 2 interspecific backcrosses, Guenet et al. (1995) mappedthe Jup gene to mouse chromosome 11. Thus, the human JUP gene isprobably on 7p because that is the portion of the chromosome showinghomology of synteny to mouse 11. However, mouse 11 shows much moreextensive homology to human chromosome 17 and, indeed, studies usingboth Southern blot analysis of human/rodent cell hybrids and linkagestudies with an intragenic polymorphism demonstrated that theplakoglobin gene is located on 17q21 (Aberle OMIM Ref. No. later). Usinga monochromosomal human-rodent somatic cell hybrid panel, Cowley et al.(1997) likewise showed that the JUP gene is located on chromosome 17.McKoy et al. (2000) identified a 2-basepair deletion in homozygous statein the plakoglobin gene in individuals affected with Naxos disease (OMIMRef. No. 601214). Western blot analysis showed that the mutation causesa frameshift and premature termination of the protein. The finding of adeletion in plakoglobin in arrhythmogenic right ventricularcardiomyopathy suggests that the proteins involved in cell-cell adhesionplay an important role in maintaining myocyte integrity and that whenjunctions are disrupted, cell death with fatty and fibrous tissuereplacement occurs. Nomenclature: Since the term plakoglobin is inincreasingly accepted usage, it may be desirable to have a gene symbolthat is closer to it, e.g., PKGB. Although the development of genesymbols that reflect families of proteins (and genes) to which theentity belongs has some justification, it can be confusing. The symbolJUP is derived from junction plakoglobin.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of JUP.Ruiz et al. (1996) generated mice deficient in plakoglobin by targeteddisruption. Plakoglobin mutant mouse embryos showed decreased myofibercompliance and reduced cell- cell adhesion as a result of defects in thenumber and structure of desmosomes within the myocardium. Consequently,when myocardial cells undergo increased mechanical stress, e.g., atembryonic day 10.5 from the onset of embryonic blood circulation, themice die from ventricular rupture. Plakoglobin-deficient C57BL/6 micethat survive longer, to around birth, show an additional skin phenotype.Epidermal desmosomes of these mice are disorganized and detached fromthe cytokeratin filaments, presenting features similar to the humanblistering disease epidermolytic hyperkeratosis

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for JUP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bierkamp, C.; Mclaughlin, K. J.; Schwarz, H.; Huber, O.; Kemler, R.:Embryonic heart and skin defects in mice lacking plakoglobin. Dev. Biol.180:780-785, 1996; and

McKoy, G.; Protonotarios, N.; Crosby, A.; Tsatsopoulou, A.; Anastasakis,A.; Coonar, A.; Norman, M.; Baboonian, C.; Jeffery, S.; McKenna, W. J.:Identification of a deletion in plakogl.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of JUP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 173325, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Junction plakoglobin (JUP, Accession NP_(—)002221.1) isanother GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. JUP BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by JUP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of JUP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3039, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Junctionplakoglobin (JUP, Accession NP_(—)002221.1), a gene which plays acentral role in the structure and function of submembranous plaques. andtherefore may be associated with Naxos disease. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Naxos disease,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with JUP.

The function of JUP has been established by previous studies.Plakoglobin is a major cytoplasmic protein that occurs in a soluble anda membrane-associated form and is the only known constituent common tothe submembranous plaques of both kinds of adhering junctions, thedesmosomes and the intermediate junctions. It is a desmoplakin (see OMIMRef. No. 125647) and is referred to as DP III. DP I and DP II are splicevariants of the same gene. Using a partial cDNA clone for bovineplakoglobin, Franke et al. (1989) isolated cDNAs encoding humanplakoglobin, determined its nucleotide sequence, and deduced thecomplete amino acid sequence. The polypeptide encoded by the cDNA wassynthesized by in vitro transcription and translation and identified byits comigration with authentic plakoglobin in 2-dimensional gelelectrophoresis. The protein, which has 744 amino acids and a molecularweight of 81,750 Da, is unrelated to any known protein and is highlyconserved between human and bovine tissues. Only one kind of plakoglobinmRNA (OMIM Ref. No. 3.4 kb) was found in most tissues, but an additionalmRNA (OMIM Ref. No. 3.7 kb) was detected in certain human tumor celllines. Arnemann et al. (1991) established a PCR assay for the genecoding for plakoglobin and used it to test human/mouse and human/ratsomatic cell hybrids with different contents of human chromosomes. Inthis way, they were able to assign DP3 to chromosome 7. By analysis ofprogeny from 2 interspecific backcrosses, Guenet et al. (1995) mappedthe Jup gene to mouse chromosome 11. Thus, the human JUP gene isprobably on 7p because that is the portion of the chromosome showinghomology of synteny to mouse 11. However, mouse 11 shows much moreextensive homology to human chromosome 17 and, indeed, studies usingboth Southern blot analysis of human/rodent cell hybrids and linkagestudies with an intragenic polymorphism demonstrated that theplakoglobin gene is located on 17q21 (Aberle OMIM Ref. No. later). Usinga monochromosomal human-rodent somatic cell hybrid panel, Cowley et al.(1997) likewise showed that the JUP gene is located on chromosome 17.McKoy et al. (2000) identified a 2-basepair deletion in homozygous statein the plakoglobin gene in individuals affected with Naxos disease (OMIMRef. No. 601214). Western blot analysis showed that the mutation causesa frameshift and premature termination of the protein. The finding of adeletion in plakoglobin in arrhythmogenic right ventricularcardiomyopathy suggests that the proteins involved in cell-cell adhesionplay an important role in maintaining myocyte integrity and that whenjunctions are disrupted, cell death with fatty and fibrous tissuereplacement occurs. Nomenclature: Since the term plakoglobin is inincreasingly accepted usage, it may be desirable to have a gene symbolthat is closer to it, e.g., PKGB. Although the development of genesymbols that reflect families of proteins (and genes) to which theentity belongs has some justification, it can be confusing. The symbolJUP is derived from junction plakoglobin.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of JUP.Ruiz et al. (1996) generated mice deficient in plakoglobin by targeteddisruption. Plakoglobin mutant mouse embryos showed decreased myofibercompliance and reduced cell- cell adhesion as a result of defects in thenumber and structure of desmosomes within the myocardium. Consequently,when myocardial cells undergo increased mechanical stress, e.g., atembryonic day 10.5 from the onset of embryonic blood circulation, themice die from ventricular rupture. Plakoglobin-deficient C57BL/6 micethat survive longer, to around birth, show an additional skin phenotype.Epidermal desmosomes of these mice are disorganized and detached fromthe cytokeratin filaments, presenting features similar to the humanblistering disease epidermolytic hyperkeratosis

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for JUP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bierkamp, C.; Mclaughlin, K. J.; Schwarz, H.; Huber, O.; Kemler, R.:Embryonic heart and skin defects in mice lacking plakoglobin. Dev. Biol.180:780-785, 1996; and

McKoy, G.; Protonotarios, N.; Crosby, A.; Tsatsopoulou, A.; Anastasakis,A.; Coonar, A.; Norman, M.; Baboonian, C.; Jeffery, S.; McKenna, W. J.:Identification of a deletion in plakogl.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of JUP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 173325, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA0638 (Accession XP_(—)290497.1) is another GAM99 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0638 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIAA0638, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0638 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9348, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0638 (AccessionXP_(—)290497.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0638.

KIAA0841 (Accession XP_(—)049237.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0841 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0841,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0841 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0841 (AccessionXP_(—)049237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0841.

KIAA1068 (Accession NP_(—)056147.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1068 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1068,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1068 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18247, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1068 (AccessionNP_(—)056147.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1068.

KIAA1107 (Accession XP_(—)034086.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1107 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1107,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1107 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18484, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1107 (AccessionXP_(—)034086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1107.

KIAA1193 (Accession XP_(—)041843.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1193 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1193,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1193 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10805, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1193 (AccessionXP_(—)041843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1193.

KIAA1576 (Accession NP_(—)065978.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1576 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1576,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1576 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1576 (AccessionNP_(—)065978.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1576.

KIAA1911 (Accession XP_(—)056302.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1911 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1911,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1911 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14728, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1911 (AccessionXP_(—)056302.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1911.

KIAA1940 (Accession XP_(—)086981.2) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1940 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1940,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1940 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13001, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1940 (AccessionXP_(—)086981.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1940.

Kinesin family member 1b (KIF1B, Accession NP_(—)055889.1) is anotherGAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIF1B BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KIF1B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF1BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5704, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Kinesin familymember 1b (KIF1B, Accession NP_(—)055889.1), a gene which motor foranterograde transport of mitochondria. has a microtubule plusend-directed motility. and therefore is associated with Charcot-marie-tooth disease, neuronal type, a. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Charcot-marie- tooth disease,neuronal type, a, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIF1B.

The function of KIF1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Klotho (KL, AccessionNP_(—)710150.1) is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Klotho (KL,Accession NP_(—)710150.1), a gene which has similarity tobeta-glucosidases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KL.

The function of KL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM48.2. Kallikrein 5 (KLK5,Accession NP_(—)036559.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KLK5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KLK5, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KLK5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1827, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Kallikrein 5 (KLK5,Accession NP_(—)036559.1), a gene which may be involved in desquamation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KLK5.

The function of KLK5 has been established by previous studies.Kallikreins, a subgroup of serine proteases, have diverse physiologicfunctions in many tissues. For additional background information onkallikreins, see 147960. The stratum corneum, the outermost layer of theskin, provides chemical and mechanical resistance. The layer is derivedfrom anucleated, anabolically dead corneocytes that are differentiatedfrom a subset of proliferating keratinocytes. After a 2- to 4-weekperiod, the cells are shed in the process of desquamation. Byzymographic analysis of corneocyte extracts, biochemical purification,N-terminal sequencing, database searching, and PCR of a keratinocytelibrary using degenerate primers, Brattsand and Egelrud (1999) isolateda cDNA encoding KLK5, which they termed SCTE. The deduced 293- aminoacid protein contains a signal peptide, a propeptide, and a 227-aminoacid catalytically active enzyme with 4 potential N-linked glycosylationsites and conserved serine-protease sites. Northern blot analysisdetected a 1.6-kb transcript in a keratinocyte cell line. Western blotanalysis showed expression of proteins ranging from 25 to 37 kD inplantar stratum corneum cells and 40 kD for the recombinant protein.After glycosidase treatment, all samples were expressed as approximately33-kD proteins. RT-PCR analysis detected strong expression in skin, andafter additional amplification, expression was also detected in othertissues, particularly brain, placenta, and kidney. Using a positionalcandidate approach to identify additional KLK genes on 19q13.3-q13.4,followed by EST database searching and PCR, Yousef and Diamandis (1999)obtained a cDNA encoding KLK5, which they called KLKL2. RT-PCR analysisdetected expression primarily in brain, mammary gland, and testis, withlower levels in other tissues. In the presence of estrogens andprogestins, KLK5 expression was upregulated in a breast cancer cellline. By genomic sequence analysis, Yousef and Diamandis (1999)determined that the KLK5 gene contains 5 coding exons spanning 9.3 kb onchromosome 19q13.3-q13.4. Harvey et al. (2000) mapped the KLK5 gene tochromosome 19q13.4 in the KLK gene cluster between KLK4 (OMIM Ref. No.603767) and KLK6 (OMIM Ref. No. 602652). They noted that KLK5 to KLK14are transcribed telomere to centromere. Kim et al. (2001) noted thatKLK5 is expressed in a subset of ovarian tumors. They found a strongpositive correlation between KLK5 expression and tumor grade and diseasestage. They concluded that KLK5 expression is associated with moreaggressive forms of epithelial ovarian carcinoma

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kim, H.; Scorillas, A.; Katsaros, D.; Yousef, G. M.; Massobrio, M.;Fracchioli, S.; Piccinno, R.; Gordini, G.; Diamandis, E. P.: Humankallikrein gene 5 (KLK5) expression is an indicator of poor prognosis inovarian cancer. Brit. J. Cancer 84:643-650, 2001; and

Yousef, G. M.; Diamandis, E. P.: The new kallikrein-like gene, KLK-L2:molecular characterization, mapping, tissue expression, and hormonalregulation. J. Biol. Chem. 274:37511-37516.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KLK5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605643, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Low density lipoprotein receptor (familialhypercholesterolemia) (LDLR, Accession NP_(—)000518.1) is another GAM99target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LDLR BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LDLR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LDLR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18207, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Low densitylipoprotein receptor (familial hypercholesterolemia) (LDLR, AccessionNP_(—)000518.1), a gene which also acts as a tumor suppressor. andtherefore is associated with Familial hypercholesterolemia. Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofFamilial hypercholesterolemia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LDLR.

The function of LDLR has been established by previous studies. The lowdensity lipoprotein receptor is a cell surface receptor that plays animportant role in cholesterol homeostasis. The low density lipoproteinreceptor is synthesized as a 120-kD glycoprotein precursor thatundergoes change to a 160-kD mature glycoprotein through the covalentaddition of a 40-kD protein (Tolleshaug et al., 1982). Yamamoto et al.(1984) reported that the human LDL receptor is an 839-amino acid proteinrich in cysteine, with multiple copies of the Alu family of repetitiveDNAs. Russell et al. (1984) demonstrated DNA sequence homology of theLDL receptor with the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGF; 131530).Francke et al. (1984) assigned the LDL receptor to chromosome 19 on thebasis of expression studies in hamster-human somatic cell hybrids. TheLDLR gene was regionalized to 19p13.1-p13.3 by in situ hybridization(Lindgren et al., 1985). Frank et al. (1989) identified RFLPs of themouse LDL receptor gene and used them to map the gene, designated Ldlr,to the proximal region of chromosome 9. Using interspecific backcrosses,they established the order and interval distances for this and severalother loci on mouse chromosome 9, namely, APOA4 (OMIM Ref. No. 107690),which is on chromosome 11 in man, and mannosephosphate isomerase (OMIMRef. No. 154550), which is on chromosome 15 in man. In a patient withhomozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (FH; 143890), Hobbs et al.(1986) described an LDL receptor mutant in which 1 of the 7 repeatingunits constituting the ligand binding domain had been deleted. Thedeletion arose by homologous recombination by repetitive Alu sequencesin intron 4 and intron 5 of the gene. The deletion removed exon 5, whichnormally encodes the sixth repeat of the ligand binding domain. In theresultant mRNA, exon 4 was found to be spliced to exon 6, preserving thereading frame. The resulting shortened protein reaches the cell surfaceand reacts with antireceptor antibodies but does not bind LDL. It does,however, bind VLDL, a lipoprotein that contains apoprotein E as well asapoprotein B-100. The findings in this instructive case support thehypothesis that the 7 repeated sequences in the receptor constitute theLDL binding domain, that the sixth repeat is required for binding of LDLbut not of VLDL, and that deletion of a single repeat can alter thebinding specificity of the LDL receptor. Horsthemke et al. (1987)analyzed DNA from 70 patients in the UK with heterozygous familialhypercholesterolemia. In most, the restriction fragment pattern of theLDLR gene was indistinguishable from the normal; however, 3 patientswere found to have a deletion of about 1 kb in the central portion ofthe gene. In 2 patients, the deletion included all or part of exon 5(606945.0027); in the third, the deletion included exon 7 (606945.0033).Including a previously described patient with a deletion in the 3-primepart of the gene, these results indicated that 4 out of 70 patients, or6%, have deletions. Langlois et al. (1988) screened 234 unrelatedheterozygotes for FH to detect major rearrangements in the LDLR gene.Total genomic DNA was analyzed by Southern blot hybridization to probesencompassing exons 1 to 18 of the LDLR gene. Six different mutationswere detected and characterized by use of exon-specific probes anddetailed restriction mapping. The frequency of deletions in the Langloiset al. (1988) study was 2.5% (6 out of 234 patients). An illustration ofpreviously mapped deletions and the deletions identified in this study(a total of 16) suggested that particular areas in the LDLR gene aresusceptible to deletion. In a Japanese subject with homozygoushypercholesterolemia, Lehrman et al. (1987) found a 7.8- kb deletion inLDLR (606945.0029). The deletion joined intron 15 to the middle of exon18, which encodes the 3-prime untranslated region, thereby removing all3-prime splice acceptor sites distal to intron 15. The mRNA shouldproduce a truncated receptor that lacks the normal membrane-COOHterminus. Rudiger et al. (1991) reviewed previously described deletionsin the LDLR gene in cases of familial hypercholesterolemia and reportedthe finding of a deletion in 3 of 25 unrelated patients with FH.Defesche and Kastelein (1998) stated that more than 350 differentmutations had been found in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia.They tabulated the preferential geographic distribution that has beendemonstrated for some of the LDL receptor mutations. For example, in theWest of Scotland about half of the index cases of FH were found to havethe cys163- to - tyr mutation (606945.0058). Defesche and Kastelein(1998) commented on the geographic associations of LDL receptormutations within the Netherlands.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Durst, R.; Colombo, R.; Shpitzen, S.; Ben Avi, L.; Friedlander, Y.;Wexler, R.; Raal, F. J.; Marais, D. A.; Defesche, J. C.; Mandelshtam, M.Y.; Kotze, M. J.; Leitersdorf, E.; Meiner, V.: Recent origin and spreadof a common Lithuanian mutation, G197del LDLR, causing familialhypercholesterolemia: positive selection is not always necessary toaccount for disease incidence among Ashkenazi Jews. Am. J. Hum. Genet.68:1172-1188, 2001; and

Rudiger, N. S.; Heinsvig, E. M.; Hansen, F. A.; Faergeman, O.; Bolund,L.; Gregersen, N.: DNA deletions in the low density lipoprotein (LDL)receptor gene in Danish families with fami.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LDLR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606945, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. LOC130589 (Accession NP_(—)620156.1) is another GAM99 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130589 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130589, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130589 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15914, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC130589(Accession NP_(—)620156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130589.

LOC144486 (Accession XP_(—)096608.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144486 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144486, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144486 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC144486(Accession XP_(—)096608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144486.

LOC144817 (Accession XP_(—)084972.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6779, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC144817(Accession XP_(—)084972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144817.

LOC145694 (Accession XP_(—)096838.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145694 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145694, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145694 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15776, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC145694(Accession XP_(—)096838.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145694.

LOC148229 (Accession XP_(—)086103.2) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148229 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148229, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148229 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15339, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC148229(Accession XP_(—)086103.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148229.

LOC158314 (Accession XP_(—)098920.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158314 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158314, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158314 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3652, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC158314(Accession XP_(—)098920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158314.

LOC170394 (Accession XP_(—)096329.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC170394 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC170394, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC170394 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC170394(Accession XP_(—)096329.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC170394.

LOC202134 (Accession XP_(—)117365.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202134 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202134, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202134 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19255, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC202134(Accession XP_(—)117365.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202134.

LOC253187 (Accession XP_(—)173139.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253187 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253187, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253187 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7893, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC253187(Accession XP_(—)173139.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253187.

LOC255480 (Accession XP_(—)172895.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255480 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255480, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255480 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14608, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC255480(Accession XP_(—)172895.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255480.

LOC283107 (Accession XP_(—)210889.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283107 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2178, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC283107(Accession XP_(—)210889.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283107.

LOC283270 (Accession XP_(—)210956.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283270 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283270, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283270 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19809, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC283270(Accession XP_(—)210956.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283270.

LOC283633 (Accession XP_(—)208762.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283633 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283633, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283633 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19415, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC283633(Accession XP_(—)208762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283633.

LOC283889 (Accession XP_(—)208899.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283889 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283889, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283889 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16591, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC283889(Accession XP_(—)208899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283889.

LOC284001 (Accession XP_(—)208958.2) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284001 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284001, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284001 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC284001(Accession XP_(—)208958.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284001.

LOC284024 (Accession XP_(—)208970.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284024 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284024, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284024 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5062, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC284024(Accession XP_(—)208970.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284024.

LOC284344 (Accession XP_(—)209161.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284344 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284344, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284344 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13243, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC284344(Accession XP_(—)209161.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284344.

LOC284542 (Accession XP_(—)209254.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284542 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284542BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284542, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284542BINDING SITE1 and LOC284542 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3690 andSEQ ID:8640 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC284542(Accession XP_(—)209254.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284542.

LOC284749 (Accession XP_(—)211623.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284749 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284749, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284749 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2267, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC284749(Accession XP_(—)211623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284749.

LOC284824 (Accession XP_(—)211652.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284824 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284824, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284824 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3070, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC284824(Accession XP_(—)211652.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284824.

LOC284899 (Accession XP_(—)211680.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2009, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC284899(Accession XP_(—)211680.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284899.

LOC285123 (Accession XP_(—)211773.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285123 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15571, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC285123(Accession XP_(—)211773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285123.

LOC285332 (Accession XP_(—)211845.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285332 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285332, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285332 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3373, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC285332(Accession XP_(—)211845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285332.

LOC285366 (Accession XP_(—)209581.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285366 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285366, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285366 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1542, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC285366(Accession XP_(—)209581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285366.

LOC285388 (Accession XP_(—)208316.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285388 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285388, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285388 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19495, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC285388(Accession XP_(—)208316.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285388.

LOC286101 (Accession XP_(—)209902.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286101 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286101, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286101 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16310, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC286101(Accession XP_(—)209902.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286101.

LOC286184 (Accession XP_(—)212216.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286184 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286184, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286184 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15285, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC286184(Accession XP_(—)212216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286184.

LOC286188 (Accession XP_(—)209933.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286188 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286188, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286188 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2050, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC286188(Accession XP_(—)209933.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286188.

LOC339199 (Accession XP_(—)290759.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339199 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339199, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339199 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20117, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC339199(Accession XP_(—)290759.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339199.

LOC340371 (Accession XP_(—)291255.2) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC340371, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC340371 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6677, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC340371(Accession XP_(—)291255.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340371.

LOC340371 (Accession NP_(—)848659.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC340371, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC340371 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6677, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC340371(Accession NP_(—)848659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340371.

LOC342346 (Accession XP_(—)296817.2) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342346 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342346, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342346 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6898, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC342346(Accession XP_(—)296817.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342346.

LOC346284 (Accession XP_(—)294161.2) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346284 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC346284, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346284 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18310, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC346284(Accession XP_(—)294161.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346284.

LOC349228 (Accession XP_(—)303005.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349228 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349228, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349228 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC349228(Accession XP_(—)303005.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349228.

LOC349282 (Accession XP_(—)301008.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC349282(Accession XP_(—)301008.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349282.

LOC349313 (Accession XP_(—)301024.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349313 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349313, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349313 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC349313(Accession XP_(—)301024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349313.

LOC57209 (Accession XP_(—)290488.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC57209 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57209,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57209 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2672, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC57209 (AccessionXP_(—)290488.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC57209.

LOC63920 (Accession NP_(—)071373.2) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC63920 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC63920,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC63920 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6406, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC63920 (AccessionNP_(—)071373.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC63920.

LOC94468 (Accession XP_(—)017293.3) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC94468 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC94468,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC94468 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1169, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of LOC94468 (AccessionXP_(—)017293.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC94468.

Leupaxin (LPXN, Accession NP_(—)004802.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LPXN BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LPXN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LPXN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9179, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Leupaxin (LPXN,Accession NP_(—)004802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LPXN.

Melanoma antigen, family a, 4 (MAGEA4, Accession NP_(—)002353.2) isanother GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAGEA4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MAGEA4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAGEA4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6081, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Melanoma antigen,family a, 4 (MAGEA4, Accession NP_(—)002353.2), a gene which may play arole in embryonal development and tumor transformation or tumorprogression and therefore may be associated with Hodgkin disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Hodgkin disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MAGEA4.

The function of MAGEA4 has been established by previous studies. Genesof the MAGE-A family are expressed in several types of solid tumors butare silent in normal tissues, with the exception of male germline cells,which do not carry HLA molecules. Therefore, peptides encoded by MAGE-Agenes are strictly tumor-specific antigens that can be recognized by CTLand constitute promising targets for immunotherapy. Chambost et al.(2000) found that 5 of 18 samples (28%) from patients with Hodgkindisease expressed MAGE-A4. In tissue sections, staining by a monoclonalantibody that recognizes MAGE-A4 protein was observed in 11 of 53samples (21%) from patients with Hodgkin disease. In the positivesamples, the Reed-Sternberg cells were strongly stained, whereas thesurrounding cells were not. These results indicated that Hodgkin diseasemay be a target for specific immunotherapy involving MAGE-A4 antigens.De Plaen et al. (1994) used human/rodent cell hybrids to map the MAGEfamily A cluster to Xq26-qter. Rogner et al. (1995) refined the mappingof the MAGE family A cluster to Xq28. The 12 genes are arranged in 3clusters within 3.5 Mb.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chambost, H.; Van Baren, N.; Brasseur, F.; Godelaine, D.; Xerri, L.;Landi, S. J.; Theate, I.; Plumas, J.; Spagnoli, G. C.; Michel, G.;Coulie, P. G.; Olive, D.: Expression of gene MAGE-A4 in Reed-Sternbergcells. Blood 95:3530-3533, 2000; and

De Plaen, E.; Arden, K.; Traversari, C.; Gaforio, J. J.; Szikora, J.-P.;De Smet, C.; Brasseur, F.; van der Bruggen, P.; Lethe, B.; Lurquin, C.;Brasseur, R.; Chomez, P.; De Backer, O.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MAGEA4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300175, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1 (MAP2K1, AccessionNP_(—)002746.1) is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP2K1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAP2K1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAP2K1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20080, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase 1 (MAP2K1, Accession NP_(—)002746.1), a gene whichis a signaling intermediate, may take part in cell transformation andtherefore may be associated with Colon cancer. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Colon cancer, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP2K1.

The function of MAP2K1 has been established by previous studies.Mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinases, also known as extracellularsignal-regulated kinases (ERKs) (see OMIM Ref. No. PRKM1; 176948), arethought to act as an integration point for multiple biochemical signalsbecause they are activated by a wide variety of extracellular signals,are rapidly phosphorylated on threonine and tyrosine residues, and arehighly conserved in evolution (Crews et al., 1992). A critical proteinkinase lies upstream of MAP kinase and stimulates the enzymatic activityof MAP kinase. Crews et al. (1992) cloned a mouse cDNA, denoted Mek1(for Map/Erk kinase-1) by them, that encodes a member of this proteinkinase family. The 393-amino acid, 43.5-kD protein is most closelyrelated in size and sequence to the product encoded by the byr1 gene ofS. pombe. Crews et al. (1992) found that Mek1 protein expressed inbacteria phosphorylates the Erk gene product in vitro. They showed thatthe Mek1 gene is highly expressed in murine brain. Ryan et al. (2000)showed that inhibition of MEK1 blocks p53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170)-inducedNF-kappa-B activation and apoptosis but not cell cycle arrest. Theydemonstrated that p53 activates NF-kappa-B through the RAF/MEK1/p90(rsk)(see OMIM Ref. No. 601684) pathway rather than the TNFR1 (OMIM Ref. No.191190)/TRAF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601895)/IKK (e.g., 600664) pathway used byTNFA (OMIM Ref. No. 191160). To elucidate the mechanism through whichMAPK signaling regulates the MYOD (OMIM Ref. No. 159970) family oftranscription factors, Perry et al. (2001) investigated the role of thesignaling intermediate MEK1 in myogenesis. Transfection of activatedMEK1 strongly repressed gene activation and myogenic conversion by theMYOD family. This repression was not mediated by direct phosphorylationof MYOD or by changes in MYOD stability or subcellular distribution.Deletion mapping revealed that MEK1-mediated repression required theMYOD N-terminal transactivation domain. Moreover, activated MEK1 wasnuclearly localized and bound a complex containing MYOD in a manner thatwas dependent on the presence of the MYOD N terminus. These datademonstrated that MEK1 signaling has a strong negative effect on MYODactivity via a mechanism involving binding of MEK1 to the nuclear MYODtranscriptional comple

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Crews, C. M.; Alessandrini, A.; Erikson, R. L.: The primary structure ofMEK, a protein kinase that phosphorylates the ERK gene product. Science258:478-480, 1992; and

Perry, R. L. S.; Parker, M. H.; Rudnicki, M. A.: Activated MEK1 bindsthe nuclear MyoD transcriptional complex to repress transactivation.Molec. Cell 8: 291-301, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MAP2K1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176872, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MGC14141 (Accession NP_(—)116317.1) is another GAM99 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14141 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMGC14141, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14141 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3511, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of MGC14141 (AccessionNP_(—)116317.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC14141.

MGC34648 (Accession NP_(—)689873.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC34648 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34648,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34648 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5090, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of MGC34648 (AccessionNP_(—)689873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC34648.

MGC4189 (Accession NP_(—)115684.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4189 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4189,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4189 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9209, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of MGC4189 (AccessionNP_(—)115684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4189.

Myeloid/lymphoid or mixed-lineage leukemia (trithorax homolog,drosophila); translocated to, 2 (MLLT2, Accession NP_(—)005926.1) isanother GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MLLT2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MLLT2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLLT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6110, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Myeloid/lymphoid ormixed-lineage leukemia (trithorax homolog, drosophila); translocated to,2 (MLLT2, Accession NP_(—)005926.1), a gene which is a Putativetranscription factor. and therefore is associated with Acute leukemias.Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Acute leukemias, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MLLT2.

The function of MLLT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1.2′-5′-oligoadenylatesynthetase 2, 69/71 kda (OAS2, Accession NP_(—)002526.1) is anotherGAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OAS2 BINDING SITE1 andOAS2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OAS2, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OAS2 BINDING SITE1 and OAS2 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:4904 and SEQ ID:18197 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of2′-5′-oligoadenylate synthetase 2, 69/71 kda (OAS2, AccessionNP_002526.1), a gene which may play a role in mediating resistance tovirus infection, control of cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with OAS2.

The function of OAS2 has been established by previous studies. The2-prime, 5-prime oligoadenylate synthetases (OASs) areinterferon-induced proteins characterized by their capacity to catalyzethe synthesis of 2-prime, 5- prime oligomers of adenosine (2-5As). SeeOAS1 (OMIM Ref. No. 164350). Hovanessian et al. (1987) found thatinterferon-treated human cells contain several OASs corresponding toproteins of 40 (OAS1), 46 (OAS1), 69, and 100 (OMIM Ref. No. 603351) kD.Marie et al. (1989) generated highly specific polyclonal antibodiesagainst p69, the 69-kD OAS. By screening an interferon-treated humancell expression library with the anti-p69 antibodies, Marie andHovanessian (1992) isolated a partial OAS2 cDNA. They screenedadditional libraries with the partial cDNA and recovered cDNAs encoding2 OAS2 isoforms. The smaller isoform is encoded by 2 mRNAs that differin the length of the 3-prime untranslated region. Northern blot analysisrevealed that OAS2 is expressed as 4 interferon-induced mRNAs in humancells. The predicted OAS2 proteins have a common 683-amino acid sequenceand different 3-prime termini. By SDS- PAGE of in vitrotranscription/translation products, the authors showed that 2 isoformshave molecular masses of 69 and 71 kD. Both isoforms exhibited OASactivity in vitro. Sequence analysis indicated that OAS2 contains 2OAS1-homologous domains separated by a proline-rich putative linkerregion. The N- and C-terminal domains are 41% and 53% identical to OAS1,respectively. Marie and Hovanessian (1992) suggested that the OAS2 genederived from the fusion of 2 ancestral genes analogous to OAS1. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization and by inclusion within mappedclones, Hovnanian et al. (1998) determined that the OAS1, OAS2, and OAS3genes are clustered with a 130-kb region on 12q24.2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hovnanian, A.; Rebouillat, D.; Mattei, M.-G.; Levy, E. R.; Marie, I.;Monaco, A. P.; Hovanessian, A. G.: The human 2-prime,5-prime-oligoadenylate synthetase locus is composed of three distinctgenes clustered on chromosome 12q24.2 encoding the 100-, 69-, and 40-kDaforms. Genomics 52:267-277, 1998; and

Marie, I.; Hovanessian, A. G.: The 69-kDa 2-5A synthetase is composed oftwo homologous and adjacent functional domains. J. Biol. Chem. 267:9933-9939, 1992.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of OAS2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603350, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein phosphatase 2, regulatory subunit b (b56), gammaisoform (PPP2R5C, Accession NP_(—)848701.1) is another GAM99 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP2R5C BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by PPP2R5C, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP2R5CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9224, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase2, regulatory subunit b (b56), gamma isoform (PPP2R5C, AccessionNP_(—)848701.1), a gene which is a regulatory subunit of proteinphosphatase 2A. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP2R5C.

The function of PPP2R5C has been established by previous studies.Protein phosphorylation is a regulatory mechanism commonly employed incellular processes such as cell cycle progression, growth factorsignaling, and cell transformation. Protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A), aheterotrimeric serine/threonine phosphatase, has been implicated in avariety of regulatory processes including cell growth and division,muscle contraction, and gene transcription. PP2A is a trimeric enzymecomposed of a catalytic subunit (OMIM Ref. No. 176915), a structuralsubunit, and any of several different regulatory subunits which controlits specificity. One family of related PP2A regulatory subunits isdesignated the B56 family and contains at least 5 different members(McCright and Virshup (1995)). The alpha (OMIM Ref. No. 601643) andgamma subunits are expressed at highest levels in skeletal and cardiacmuscle. Both the delta (OMIM Ref. No. 601646) and gamma subunits encodenuclear phosphoproteins and at least 3 splice variants of the gammasubunit have been reported. The longest gamma isoform is aphosphoprotein, but the shortest is not.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

McCright, B.; Brothman, A. R.; Virshup, D. M.: Assignment of humanprotein phosphatase 2A regulatory subunit genes B56-alpha, B56-beta,B56-gamma, B56-delta, and B56-epsilon (PPP2R5A-PPP2R5E), highlyexpressed in muscle and brain, to chromosome regions 1q41, 11q12, 3p21,6p21.1, and 7p11.2- to - p12. Genomics 36:168-170, 1996; and

McCright, B.; Virshup, D. M.: Identification of a new family of proteinphosphatase 2A regulatory subunits. J. Biol. Chem. 270:26123-26128,1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPP2R5C arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601645, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein phosphatase 2, regulatory subunit b (b56), gammaisoform (PPP2R5C, Accession NP_(—)002710.2) is another GAM99 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP2R5C BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by PPP2R5C, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP2R5CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9224, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Protein phosphatase2, regulatory subunit b (b56), gamma isoform (PPP2R5C, AccessionNP_(—)002710.2), a gene which is a regulatory subunit of proteinphosphatase 2A. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP2R5C.

The function of PPP2R5C has been established by previous studies.Protein phosphorylation is a regulatory mechanism commonly employed incellular processes such as cell cycle progression, growth factorsignaling, and cell transformation. Protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A), aheterotrimeric serine/threonine phosphatase, has been implicated in avariety of regulatory processes including cell growth and division,muscle contraction, and gene transcription. PP2A is a trimeric enzymecomposed of a catalytic subunit (OMIM Ref. No. 176915), a structuralsubunit, and any of several different regulatory subunits which controlits specificity. One family of related PP2A regulatory subunits isdesignated the B56 family and contains at least 5 different members(McCright and Virshup (1995)). The alpha (OMIM Ref. No. 601643) andgamma subunits are expressed at highest levels in skeletal and cardiacmuscle. Both the delta (OMIM Ref. No. 601646) and gamma subunits encodenuclear phosphoproteins and at least 3 splice variants of the gammasubunit have been reported. The longest gamma isoform is aphosphoprotein, but the shortest is not.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

McCright, B.; Brothman, A. R.; Virshup, D. M.: Assignment of humanprotein phosphatase 2A regulatory subunit genes B56-alpha, B56-beta,B56-gamma, B56-delta, and B56-epsilon (PPP2R5A-PPP2R5E), highlyexpressed in muscle and brain, to chromosome regions 1q41, 11q12, 3p21,6p21.1, and 7p11.2- to - p12. Genomics 36:168-170, 1996; and

McCright, B.; Virshup, D. M.: Identification of a new family of proteinphosphatase 2A regulatory subunits. J. Biol. Chem. 270:26123-26128,1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPP2R5C arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601645, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein kinase c, beta 1 (PRKCB1, Accession NP_(—)002729.2)is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKCB1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PRKCB1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPRKCB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10260, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase c,beta 1 (PRKCB1, Accession NP_(—)002729.2), a gene which is acalcium-activated, phospholipid-dependent, serine- andthreonine-specific enzyme. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRKCB1.

The function of PRKCB1 has been established by previous studies.Greenham et al. (1998) determined the genomic structure of the PRKCBgene. The PRKCB gene consists of 18 exons spanning 375 kb, with aparticularly large intron of over 150 kb between exons 2 and 3. Exonsrange from 32 to 174 bp in length. Francke et al. (1989) stated that themost likely location of PKCB is 16p11.2.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PRKCB1.Leitges et al. (1996) found that mice homozygous for a targeteddisruption of the Prkcb1 gene develop an immunodeficiency characterizedby impaired humoral immune responses and reduced cellular responses of Bcells similar to X-linked immunodeficiency (Xid) in mice (see OMIM Ref.No. 300300). Thus, they concluded that the 2 isoforms, PKC-beta-I (OMIMRef. No. PRKCB1) and PKC-beta- II (OMIM Ref. No. PRKCB2), play animportant role in B-cell activation and may be functionally linked toBruton tyrosine kinase (OMIM Ref. No. 300300) in antigenreceptor-mediated signal transduction. Su et al. (2002) showed that micelacking Prkcb are unable to activate Nfkb (OMIM Ref. No. 164011) andpromote cell survival in B cells upon BCR signaling, or even in mastcells which, unlike B cells, also express Prkcq (OMIM Ref. No. 600448).The failure to activate Nfkb is associated with a lack of Ikba (OMIMRef. No. 164008) degradation as well as an absence of Ikka (OMIM Ref.No. 600664) phosphorylation activity. Prkcb -/- mice, lacking the Prkcbenzyme in lipid rafts after BCR stimulation, are also unable to recruitIkka and Ikkb (OMIM Ref. No. 603258) to the rafts in B cells and have areduced capacity to recruit other members of the BCR signalosome.However, Prkcb-deficient mice, unlike Xid mice, do have mature B cellsexpressing IgM and IgD, suggesting that the cells are maintained by analternative Nfkb-activating pathway, e.g., through CD40 (OMIM Ref. No.109535). Su et al. (2002) observed that specific Prkcb small moleculeinhibitors block the survival of non-Hodgkin diffuse large B celllymphoma (DLBCL) cell lines, with the effective dose depending on thelevel of cellular Prkcb. DLBCL lines not expressing Prkcb were notsusceptible to the inhibitors. Su et al. (2002) proposed that PRKCBinhibitors and inhibitors of other PRKC isoforms may be effective intreating disorders characterized by dysregulated NFKB survivalsignaling.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PRKCB1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Leitges, M.; Schmedt, C.; Guinamard, R.; Davoust, J.; Schaal, S.;Stabel, S.; Tarakhovsky, A.: Immunodeficiency in protein kinaseC-beta-deficient mice. Science 273:788-791, 1996; and

Su, T. T.; Guo, B.; Kawakami, Y.; Sommer, K.; Chae, K.; Humphries, L.A.; Kato, R. M.; Kang, S.; Patrone, L.; Wall, R.; Teitell, M.; Leitges,M.; Kawakami, T.; Rawlings, D. J.: PKC-beta.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PRKCB1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176970, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein kinase c, nu (PRKCN, Accession NP_(—)005804.1) isanother GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKCN BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PRKCN, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKCNBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11840, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase c,nu (PRKCN, Accession NP_(—)005804.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PRKCN.

Prp4 pre-mrna processing factor 4 homolog (yeast) (PRPF4, AccessionNP_(—)004688.2) is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRPF4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRPF4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PRPF4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6260, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Prp4 pre-mrnaprocessing factor 4 homolog (yeast) (PRPF4, Accession NP_(—)004688.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PRPF4.

Pregnancy specific beta-1-glycoprotein 1 (PSG1, AccessionNP_(—)008836.2) is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PSG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSG1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PSG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3147, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Pregnancy specificbeta-1-glycoprotein 1 (PSG1, Accession NP_(—)008836.2), a gene which isa member of the pregnancy-specific glycoprotein (PSG) and CEA families.Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PSG1.

The function of PSG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Pregnancy specificbeta-1-glycoprotein 4 (PSG4, Accession NP_(—)002771.1) is another GAM99target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSG4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PSG4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSG4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4422, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Pregnancy specificbeta-1-glycoprotein 4 (PSG4, Accession NP_(—)002771.1), a gene which isa member of the pregnancy-specific glycoprotein (PSG) and CEA families.Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PSG4.

The function of PSG4 has been established by previous studies. The humanpregnancy-specific glycoproteins (PSGs) are a group of molecules thatare mainly produced by the placental syncytiotrophoblasts duringpregnancy. PSGs comprise a subgroup of the carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA) family, which belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily. See PSG3(OMIM Ref. No. 176392) for additional information about PSGs. Teglund etal. (1994) found that the PSG4 gene contains 6 exons. They noted thatPSG9, which had been thought to be a novel gene, is in fact an allelicvariant of PSG4 that differs by 6 bp in the coding region. (The OMIMRef. No. 176398.) Studies by several groups resulted in the mapping ofthe CEA gene family to 19q13.1-q13.2 (Thompson et al., 1990; Thompson etal., 1992; Tynan et al., 1992; Trask et al., 1993). The PSG subgroup islocated telomeric of the CEA subgroup, and together they spanapproximately 1.1 to 1.2 Mb (Brandriff et al., 1992; Tynan et al.,1992). Using a high-resolution restriction fragment fingerprintingtechnique, Olsen et al. (1994) assembled 256 cosmids spanning the PSGregion on 19q13.2 into a single 700-kb contig. FISH to sperm pronucleiand cosmid walking experiments indicated that this PSG contig istelomeric of CGM8 at the telomeric end of the CEA subgroup gene cluster.Detailed restriction mapping and hybridization with gene-specific probesindicated that the order of the 11 PSG genes in the contig iscen-PSG3-PSG8 (OMIM Ref. No. 176397)-PSG12 (PSG10; 176399)-PSG1 (OMIMRef. No. 176390)-PSG6 (OMIM Ref. No. 176395)-PSG7 (OMIM Ref. No.176396)-PSG13 (PSG11; 176401)- PSG2 (OMIM Ref. No. 176391)-PSG5 (OMIMRef. No. 176394)-PSG4-PSG11 (PSG9; 176398)-tel. The PSG genes aretandemly oriented in a 5-prime to 3-prime direction from telomere tocentromere. The CEA subgroup gene CGM11 is located at the telomeric endof the PSG gene cluster, and 6 genes belonging to a third CEA familysubgroup, namely CGM13 through CGM18 (later OMIM Ref. No. 109770), areinterspersed among the PSG genes. Nomenclature: Beauchemin et al. (1999)provided a revised nomenclature for the CEA gene family. Based on thisnomenclature, the CEA family is composed of the PSG subfamily, theCEACAM subfamily (see OMIM Ref. No. 109770), and the CEACAM pseudogene(CEACAMP) subfamily (see OMIM Ref. No. 109770). PSG11, PSG12, and PSG13were renamed PSG9, PSG10, and PSG11, respectively

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Beauchemin, N.; Draber, P.; Dveksler, G.; Gold, P.; Gray-Owen, S.;Grunert, F.; Hammarstrom, S.; Holmes, K. V.; Karlsson, A.; Kuroki, M.;Lin, S.-H.; Lucka, L.; and 13 others: Redefined nomenclature for membersof the carcinoembryonic antigen family. Exp. Cell Res. 252:243-249,1999; and

Brandriff, B. F.; Gordon, L. A.; Tynan, K. T.; Olsen, A. S.;Mohrenweiser, H. W.; Fertitta, A.; Carrano, A. V.; Trask, B. J.: Orderand genomic distances among members of the carcinoem.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PSG4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176393, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Phosphotriesterase related (PTER, Accession NP_(—)109589.2)is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTERBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PTER, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPTER BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10176, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Phosphotriesteraserelated (PTER, Accession NP_(—)109589.2), a gene which is aphosphotriesterase homology protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PTER.

The function of PTER and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Rab7, member rasoncogene family-like 1 (RAB7L1, Accession NP_(—)003920.1) is anotherGAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB7L1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RAB7L1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB7L1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6897, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Rab7, member rasoncogene family-like 1 (RAB7L1, Accession NP_(—)003920.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB7L1.

Ring finger protein (c3hc4 type) 8 (RNF8, Accession NP_(—)003949.1) isanother GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RNF8, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17319, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Ring finger protein(c3hc4 type) 8 (RNF8, Accession NP_(—)003949.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RNF8.

Secreted frizzled-related protein 4 (SFRP4, Accession NP_003005.1) isanother GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFRP4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SFRP4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFRP4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19985, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Secretedfrizzled-related protein 4 (SFRP4, Accession NP_(—)003005.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SFRP4.

Solute carrier family 25 (mitochondrial carrier; ornithine transporter)member 15 (SLC25A15, Accession NP_(—)055067.1) is another GAM99 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC25A15 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC25A15, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC25A15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1242, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 25 (mitochondrial carrier; ornithine transporter) member 15(SLC25A15, Accession NP_(—)055067.1), a gene which participatestheornithine transport across inner mitochondrial membrane, from thecytoplasm to the matrix and therefore is associated withHyperornithinemia-hyperammonemia- homocitrullinuria syndrome (hhhsyndrome). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Hyperornithinemia-hyperammonemia- homocitrullinuriasyndrome (hhh syndrome), and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC25A15.

The function of SLC25A15 has been established by previous studies. Theurea cycle is an example of metabolic homeostasis, maintainingconcentrations of a toxic metabolite, ammonium ions, in a narrow,tolerable range despite more than 10-fold variations in dietary intakeof its precursor, nitrogen. Five enzymes in 2 subcellular compartments(mitochondrial matrix and cytosol) accomplish this feat. Another vitalcomponent of the urea cycle is the transporter required to moveornithine across the inner mitochondrial membrane from cytosol tomitochondrial matrix. This is the transporter that is defective inhyperornithinemia-hyperammonemia- homocitrullinuria (HHH syndrome;238970 Neurospora crassa ARG13 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae ARG11 encodemitochondrial carrier family proteins that transport ornithine acrossthe mitochondrial inner membrane. Camacho et al. (1999) used theirsequences to identify EST candidates derived from genes that encodeorthologous mammalian transporters. They thereby identified a gene,ORNT1, that maps to 13q14 and whose expression, similar to that of otherurea cycle components, was high in liver and varied with changes indietary protein. ORNT1 expression restored ornithine metabolism infibroblasts from patients with HHH syndrome. They found that the ORNT1gene encodes a 301-residue protein with 95% identity to mouse Ornt1 and28% identity to Neurospora ARG13. Expression of either murine or humanORNT1 restored normal ornithine metabolism in HHH fibroblasts. Theprotein localized to mitochondria. In a survey of 11 HHH probands,Camacho et al. (1999) identified 3 ORNT1 mutant alleles that accountedfor 21 of 22 possible mutant ORNT1 genes in these patients

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Camacho, J. A.; Obie, C.; Biery, B.; Goodman, B. K.; Hu, C.-A.;Almashanu, S.; Steel, G.; Casey, R.; Lambert, M.; Mitchell, G. A.;Valle, D.: Hyperornithinaemia- hyperammonaemia-homocitrullinuriasyndrome is caused by mutations in a gene encoding a mitochondrialornithine transporter. Nature Genet. 22:151-158, 1999; and

Tsujino, S.; Kanazawa, N.; Ohashi, T.; Eto, Y.; Saito, T.; Kira, J.;Yamada, T.: Three novel mutations (G27E, insAAC, R179X) in the ORNT1gene of Japanese patients with hyperornithinemia.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC25A15 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603861, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 2 (facilitated glucose/fructosetransporter), member 5 (SLC2A5, Accession NP_(—)003030.1) is anotherGAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC2A5 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SLC2A5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC2A5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5294, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 2 (facilitated glucose/fructose transporter), member 5 (SLC2A5,Accession NP_(—)003030.1), a gene which has probable role as a fructosetransporter. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC2A5.

The function of SLC2A5 has been established by previous studies.Davidson et al. (1992) showed that the glucose transporter isoform,GLUT5, is expressed on the brush border membrane of human smallintestinal enterocytes. Burant et al. (1992) showed further that GLUT5is a fructose transporter and may be largely responsible for the uptakeof fructose from the lumen of the small intestine. GLUT2, which ispresent on the basolateral membrane of enterocytes, probably mediatesthe efflux of fructose from these cells. In addition, GLUT5 is probablyresponsible for the uptake of fructose by spermatozoa. The pattern ofGLUT5 immunoreactivity in maturing spermatids suggested that theexpression of GLUT5 may serve as a marker for terminal maturation ofmale germ cells. An increasing fraction of calories consumed in Westerndiets is derived from fructose. Increases in fructose consumption havebeen implicated in a rising incidence of hypertriglyceridemia andhyperinsulinemia. Mutations in the small intestinal sodium/glucosecotransporter (OMIM Ref. No. 182380), which effectively abolish glucoseuptake, have no effect on the absorption of fructose, indicating aseparate fructose carrier protein. Using cDNA probes for Southernblotting of DNA from somatic cell hybrids and for in situ hybridization,Fan et al. (1989) showed that the GLUT5 gene (also symbolized SLC2A5) islocated on chromosome 1. Also see Kayano et al. (1990). White et al.(1998) concluded that the correct assignment of SLC2A5 is 1p36.2. Thiswas confirmed by use of somatic cell and radiation hybrid mapping panelsand was consistent with previous EST mapping data. The carbonicanhydrase-6 (CA6; 114780) and alpha-enolase (ENO1; 172430) genes werephysically linked to SLCA5 in yeast- and P1-artificial chromosome (YACand PAC) contigs. PACs from the contig were mapped to 1p36.2 byfluorescence in situ hybridization.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Davidson, N. O.; Hausman, A. M. L.; Ifkovits, C. A.; Buse, J. B.; Gould,G. W.; Burant, C. F.; Bell, G. I.: Human intestinal glucose transporterexpression and localization of GLUT5. Am. J. Physiol. 262: C795-C800,1992; and

White, P. S.; Jensen, S. J.; Rajalingam, V.; Stairs, D.; Sulman, E. P.;Maris, J. M.; Biegel, J. A.; Wooster, R.; Brodeur, G. M.: Physicalmapping of the CA6, ENO1, and SLC2A5 (GLUT5) gene.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC2A5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 138230, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sorbin and sh3 domain containing 1 (SORBS1, AccessionNP_(—)056200.1) is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SORBS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SORBS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SORBS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5727, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Sorbin and sh3domain containing 1 (SORBS1, Accession NP_(—)056200.1), a gene whichnecessary for cell polarization during vegetative growth and thereforemay be associated with Obesity and type 2 diabetes. Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofObesity and type 2 diabetes, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SORBS1.

The function of SORBS1 has been established by previous studies. Lin etal. (2001) identified 14 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in thehuman SH3P12 gene, which they called SORBS1. Studies in 202 nonobese,113 obese, and 455 subjects with type II diabetes (OMIM Ref. No. 125853)revealed that the alanine allele of a T228A polymorphism in exon 7exerted a protective role for both obesity (OMIM Ref. No. 601665)(relative risk 0.466; 95% confidence interval 0.265 to 0.821) anddiabetes (relative risk 0.668; 95% confidence interval 0.472 to 0.945).Neither allele of the R74W polymorphism was associated with eitherobesity or diabetes. The authors suggested that the SH3P12 gene may playan important role in the pathogenesis of human disorders with insulinresistance. Insulin stimulates the transport of glucose into fat andmuscle cells and initiates its actions by binding to its tyrosine kinasereceptor, leading to the phosphorylation of intracellular substrates.One such substrate is the CBL protooncogene product. CBL is recruited tothe insulin receptor by interaction with the adaptor protein CAP,through 1 of 3 adjacent SH3 domains in the C terminus of CAP. Uponphosphorylation of CBL, the CAP-CBL complex dissociates from the insulinreceptor and moves to a caveolin (see OMIM Ref. No. 601047)-enrichedtriton- insoluble membrane fraction (Mastick et al., 1995). To identifya molecular mechanism underlying this subcellular redistribution,Baumann et al. (2000) screened a yeast 2-hybrid library using theN-terminal region of CAP and identified the caveolar protein flotillin(OMIM Ref. No. 131560). Flotillin forms a ternary complex with CAP andCBL, directing the localization of the CAP-CBL complex to a lipid raftsubdomain of the plasma membrane. Expression of the N-terminal domain ofCAP in 3T3-L1 adipocytes blocks the stimulation of glucose transport byinsulin, without affecting signaling events that depend onphosphatidylinositol-3-OH kinase (see OMIM Ref. No. 602838). Thus,localization of the CBL-CAP complex to lipid rafts generates a pathwaythat is crucial in the regulation of glucose uptake.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lin, W.-H.; Chiu, K. C.; Chang, H.-M.; Lee, K.-C.; Tai, T.-Y.; Chuang,L.-M. : Molecular scanning of the human sorbin andSH3-domain-containing-1 (SORBS1) gene: positive association of the T228Apolymorphism with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Hum. Molec. Genet.10:1753-1760, 2001; and

Baumann, C. A.; Ribon, V.; Kanzaki, M.; Thurmond, D. C.; Mora, S.;Shigematsu, S.; Bickel, P. E.; Pessin, J. E.; Saltiel, A. R.: CAPdefines a second signalling pathway required for insul.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SORBS1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605264, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Stromal antigen 2 (STAG2, Accession NP_(—)006594.3) isanother GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STAG2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by STAG2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STAG2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8903, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Stromal antigen 2(STAG2, Accession NP_(—)006594.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with STAG2.

SWAP2 (Accession NP_(—)008987.1) is another GAM99 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SWAP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SWAP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SWAP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of SWAP2 (AccessionNP_(—)008987.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SWAP2.

T-box 19 (TBX19, Accession NP_(—)005140.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX19 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TBX19,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBX19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16617, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of T-box 19 (TBX19,Accession NP_(—)005140.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TBX19.

Tolloid-like 2 (TLL2, Accession NP_(—)036597.1) is another GAM99 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TLL2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTLL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TLL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17891, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Tolloid-like 2(TLL2, Accession NP_(—)036597.1), a gene which induces cartilage andbone formation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TLL2.

The function of TLL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.2. Tumor necrosis factor(tnf superfamily, member 2) (TNF, Accession NP_(—)000585.2) is anotherGAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNF BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TNF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor (tnf superfamily, member 2) (TNF, Accession NP_(—)000585.2), agene which mediates proinflammatory responses and apoptosis andtherefore may be associated with Sepsis, cerebral malaria, multiplesclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and crohndisease, as well as cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Sepsis, cerebral malaria,multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosusand crohn disease, as well as cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TNF.

The function of TNF has been established by previous studies. Ruuls andSedgwick (1999) reviewed the problem of unlinking TNF biology from thatof the MHC. Dysregulation and, in particular, overproduction of TNF havebeen implicated in a variety of human diseases, including sepsis,cerebral malaria, and autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis(OMIM Ref. No. 126200), rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupuserythematosus (OMIM Ref. No. 152700), and Crohn disease (see OMIM Ref.No. 266600), as well as cancer. Susceptibility to many of these diseasesis thought to have a genetic basis, and the TNF gene is considered acandidate predisposing gene. However, unraveling the importance ofgenetic variation in the TNF gene to disease susceptibility or severityis complicated by its location within the MHC, a highly polymorphicregion that encodes numerous genes involved in immunologic responses.Ruuls and Sedgwick (1999) reviewed studies that had analyzed thecontribution of TNF and related genes to susceptibility to humandisease, and they discussed how the presence of the TNF gene within theMHC may potentially complicate the interpretation of studies in animalmodels in which the TNF gene is experimentally manipulated.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of TNF.Bruce et al. (1996) used targeted gene disruption to generate micelacking either the p55 or the p75 TNF receptors; mice lacking both p55and p75 were generated from crosses of the singly deficient mice. TheTNFR-deficient (TNFR-KO) mice exhibited no overt phenotype underunchallenged conditions. Bruce et al. (1996) reported that damage toneurons caused by focal cerebral ischemia and epileptic seizures wasexacerbated in the TNFR-KO mice, indicating that TNF serves aneuroprotective function. Their studies indicated that TNF protectsneurons by stimulating antioxidative pathways. Injury-induced microglialactivation was suppressed in TNFR-KO mice. They concluded that drugswhich target TNF signaling pathways may prove beneficial in treatingstroke or traumatic brain injury.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for TNF isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ruuls, S. R.; Sedgwick, J. D.: Unlinking tumor necrosis factor biologyfrom the major histocompatibility complex: lessons from human geneticsand animal models. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 65:294-301, 1999; and

Bruce, A. J.; Boling, W.; Kindy, M. S.; Peschon, J.; Kraemer, P. J.;Carpenter, M. K.; Holtsberg, F. W.; Mattson, M. P.: Altered neuronal andmicroglial responses to excitotoxic and is.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TNF are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 191160, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily c,member 1 (TRPC1, Accession NP_(—)003295.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TRPC1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRPC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18535, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily c, member 1 (TRPC1, AccessionNP_(—)003295.1), a gene which acts as a non-voltage-sensitivestore-operated Ca2+ channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TRPC1.

The function of TRPC1 has been established by previous studies. Zitt etal. (1996) cloned a truncated TRPC1 cDNA, which they designated TRPC1A,that lacks amino acids 109-143 of the human TRP1 sequence. Bytransfection studies in Chinese hamster ovary cells, Zitt et al. (1996)showed that the TRPC1A gene product functions as a store-operatedcalcium-permeable cation channel. Zhu et al. (1996) similarly showedthat TRPC1 increased store-operated calcium entry in transfected COScells. Xu et al. (1997) reported that the TRPC1 and TRPC3 proteins formheteromultimeric complexes. Berg et al. (1997) stated that TRPC1 isexpressed in megakaryocytic cell lines and therefore may play a role incalcium homeostasis in megakaryocytes and platelets.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Zitt, C.; Zobel, A.; Obukhov, A. G.; Harteneck, C.; Kalkbrenner, F.;Luckhoff, A.; Schultz, G.: Cloning and functional expression of a humanCa(2+)-permeable cation channel activated by calcium store depletion.Neuron 16:1189-1196, 1996; and

Xu, X.-Z. S.; Li, H.-S.; Guggino, W. B.; Montell, C.: Coassembly of TRPand TRPL produces a distinct store-operated conductance. Cell89:1155-1164, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRPC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602343, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. TU3A (Accession NP_(—)009108.1) is another GAM99 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TU3A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TU3A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TU3A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18290, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of TU3A (AccessionNP_(—)009108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TU3A.

Ubiquilin 1 (UBQLN1, Accession NP_(—)038466.2) is another GAM99 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBQLN1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by UBQLN1, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBQLN1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17847, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquilin 1(UBQLN1, Accession NP_(—)038466.2), a gene which may have a role inregulating cell cycle progression. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with UBQLN1.

The function of UBQLN1 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening a human nigra cDNA library with a rat DA41 cDNA as a probe,Hanaoka et al. (2000) isolated the human DA41 homolog. Human DA41encodes a 589-amino acid protein with a predicted molecular mass of 62.4kD. The protein shows 86% amino acid sequence identity with the ratprotein, indicating the evolutionarily conserved structure and functionof DA41. DA41 was expressed ubiquitously in adult human tissues, withrelatively higher levels in pituitary gland, adrenal gland, kidney,thymus, and placenta. By performing independent yeast 2-hybrid screens,Kleijnen et al. (2000) isolated cDNAs encoding PLIC1 and PLIC2 (UBQLN2;300264), homologs of the mouse Plics (proteins linkingintegrin-associated protein (IAP; 601028) and cytoskeleton) and theyeast Dsk2 protein. PLIC1, also called UBQLN1, shares 72% amino acididentity with PLIC2. Two motifs are conserved in the mammalian PLICs andyeast Dsk2, an N-terminal ubiquitin (OMIM Ref. No. 191320)-like (UBL)domain and a C-terminal ubiquitin-associated (UBA) domain. Unlikeubiquitin, the UBL domain of the PLICs does not have a diglycine motifin its C terminus; the diglycine motif serves as a target site forcellular hydrolases that release ubiquitin from precursor fusionproteins. The absence of a GG sequence suggests that the UBL domain inthe PLICs is an integral part of the open reading frame. The UBA domainis a loosely defined sequence motif present in multiple enzyme classesof the ubiquitination machinery. The most notable difference between themammalian PLICs is the presence of a collagen-like motif in PLIC2 thatis absent in PLIC1 and yeast Dsk2. This domain is most homologous to thecollagen-like oncoprotein of herpesvirus Saimiri, STP-C488, which isimplicated in intracellular signaling via the RAS- RAF pathway (see OMIMRef. No. 190020). The collagen-like domain of PLIC2 contains 8 PXGPmotifs that are susceptible to cleavage by collagenase in vitro.Kleijnen et al (2000) showed that the human PLICs physically associatewith both proteasomes and ubiquitin ligases in large complexes.Overexpression of PLICs interfered with the in vivo degradation of 2unrelated ubiquitin-dependent proteasome substrates, p53 (OMIM Ref. No.191170) and I-kappa-B-alpha (NFKBIA; 164008), but not aubiquitin-independent substrate. These findings raised the possibilitythat the PLICs, and possibly related ubiquitin-like family members, mayfunctionally link the ubiquitination machinery to the proteasome toaffect in vivo protein degradation.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hanaoka, E.; Ozaki, T.; Ohira, M.; Nakamura, Y.; Suzuki, M.; Takahashi,E.; Moriy, H.; Nakagawara, A.; Sakiyama, S.: Molecular cloning andexpression analysis of the human DA41 gene and its mapping to chromosome9q21.2-q21.3. J. Hum. Genet. 45:188-191, 2000; and

Kleijnen, M. F.; Shih, A. H.; Zhou, P.; Kumar, S.; Soccio, R. E.;Kedersha, N. L.; Gill, G.; Howley, P. M.: The hPLIC proteins may providea link between the ubiquitination machinery.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UBQLN1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605046, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Uridine monophosphate synthetase (orotate phosphoribosyltransferase and orotidine-5′-decarboxylase) (UMPS, AccessionNP_(—)000364.1) is another GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UMPS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UMPS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UMPS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15501, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Uridinemonophosphate synthetase (orotate phosphoribosyl transferase andorotidine-5′-decarboxylase) (UMPS, Accession NP_(—)000364.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with UMPS.

Was protein family, member 3 (WASF3, Accession NP_(—)006637.2) isanother GAM99 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WASF3 BINDINGSITE1 and WASF3 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by WASF3, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of WASF3 BINDING SITE1 and WASF3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:16728 and SEQ ID:7833 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM99 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Was protein family,member 3 (WASF3, Accession NP_(—)006637.2), a gene which stimulatesactin polymerization. Accordingly, utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WASF3.

The function of WASF3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. Extracellular linkdomain containing 1 (XLKD1, Accession NP_(—)006682.1) is another GAM99target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. XLKD1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby XLKD1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XLKD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11348, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM99 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:320.

Another function of GAM99 is therefore inhibition of Extracellular linkdomain containing 1 (XLKD1, Accession NP_(—)006682.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM99 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with XLKD1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 100 (GAM100), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM100 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM100 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM100 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM100 gene encodes a GAM100 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM100 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:91, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:91 is located at position 56 relative to chromosome 7.

GAM100 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM100 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM100 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM100 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM100 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:91, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM100folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM100 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA is designated SEQID:243, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM100 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM100 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM100target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM100 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM100 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM100 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM100 target RNA into GAM100 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM100 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM100 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM100 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM100 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM100 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM100 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM100 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM100 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Acyl-coenzyme a dehydrogenase, short/branched chain (ACADSB, AccessionNP_001600.1) is a GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ACADSB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACADSB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ACADSB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9071, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

A function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Acyl-coenzyme adehydrogenase, short/branched chain (ACADSB, Accession NP_(—)001600.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ACADSB.

S-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase 1 (AMD1, Accession NP_001625.1) isanother GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AMD1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by AMD1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AMD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:693, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition ofS-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase 1 (AMD1, Accession NP_(—)001625.1), agene which catalyzes the removal of the carboxylate group ofS-adenosylmethionine in the polyamine biosynthesis pathway. Accordingly,utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AMD1.

The function of AMD1 has been established by previous studies. Thepolyamines spermine, spermidine, and putrescine are low molecular weightaliphatic amines essential for cellular proliferation and tumorpromotion. Ornithine decarboxylase (ODC; 165640) andS-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase (AdoMetDC) catalyze the rate-limitingsteps in polyamine biosynthesis. A concordant rise in ODC and AdoMetDCactivity is seen in various neoplastic conditions including colon cancerand benign colonic polyps. A rat cDNA clone for AdoMetDC was used byRadford et al. (1987, 1989) in mouse- human somatic cell hybridexperiments to map the AMD gene to chromosomes 6 and X. Theydemonstrated that the gene on chromosome 6, symbolized AMD1, is notamplified in colon neoplasia. The sequence on X, symbolized AMD2, waslocalized to Xq22-q28 and may represent a pseudogene. That AMD2 isindeed a pseudogene was indicated by the findings of Maric et al. (1992)that the X- chromosome gene lacks introns which are present in thechromosome 6 gene. The gene on chromosome 6 encompasses at least 22 kband comprises 9 exons and 8 introns, in contrast to the correspondingrat gene that has only 8 exons. Other aspects of the structure andorganization were presented by Maric et al. (1992). Pulkka et al. (1993)characterized 2 AMD genes in the rat and localized both to ratchromosome 20 by mouse-rat somatic cell hybrids. They showed a highdegree of conservation of sequence and structural organization in thecoding portions but the 5-prime flanking regions were totally different.Maric et al. (1995) characterized the AMD pseudogene on the Xchromosome. It lacks all the introns present in AMD1 and has numerousmutations in the protein-coding region. By fluorescence in situhybridization, they mapped AMD1 to 6q21-q22 and the pseudogene, whichthey referred to as AMD2, to Xq28.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Maric, S. C.; Crozat, A.; Janne, O. A.: Structure and organization ofthe human S- adenosylmethionine decarboxylase gene. J. Biol. Chem.267:18915-18923, 1992; and

Maric, S. C.; Crozat, A.; Louhimo, J.; Knuutila, S.; Janne, O. A.: Thehuman S- adenosylmethionine decarboxylase gene: nucleotide sequence of apseudogene and chromosomal localization o.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AMD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 180980, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adp-ribosylation factor 3 (ARF3, Accession NP_(—)001650.1) isanother GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARF3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ARF3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARF3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11427, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Adp-ribosylationfactor 3 (ARF3, Accession NP_(—)001650.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ARF3.

ARHGAP11A (Accession NP_(—)055598.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP11A BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byARHGAP11A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGAP11A BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of ARHGAP11A(Accession NP_(—)055598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARHGAP11A.

Atpase, h+ transporting, lysosomal 42 kda, v1 subunit c isoform 2(ATP6V1C2, Accession NP_(—)653184.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP6V1C2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP6V1C2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V1C2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15117, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, h+transporting, lysosomal 42 kda, v1 subunit c isoform 2 (ATP6V1C2,Accession NP_(—)653184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATP6V1C2.

Btb and cnc homology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 1(BACH1, Accession NP_(—)001177.1) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BACH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BACH1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACH1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4647, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Btb and cnchomology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 1 (BACH1,Accession NP_(—)001177.1), a gene which acts as repressor or activator,binds to nf- e2 binding sites. Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with BACH1.

The function of BACH1 has been established by previous studies. Membersof the small Maf family are basic region leucine zipper (bZip) proteinsthat can function as transcriptional activators or repressors (see OMIMRef. No. MAFG, 602020). Small Maf proteins can switch fromtranscriptional repressors to activators, depending on the proteins withwhich they form heterodimers. Using a yeast 2 hybrid screen to identifyMafK (OMIM Ref. No. 600197) heterodimerization partners, Oyake et al.(1996) identified mouse cDNAs encoding Bach1 and Bach2. Both Bachproteins contained a BTB (broad complex-tramtrack-bric-a-brac) or POZ(poxvirus and zinc finger) protein interaction domain and a CNC(Cap'n'collar)-type bZip domain. Oyake et al. (1996) demonstrated thatBach1 and Bach2 (OMIM Ref. No. 605394) form heterodimers with MafK, andfunction as transcriptional activators or repressors when expressed inmammalian cells. Therefore, the authors suggested that the Bach proteinsplay important roles in coordinating transcription activation andrepression by MafK. While developing a physical map of chromosome 21,both Ohira et al. (1998) and Blouin et al. (1998) isolated cDNAsencoding human BACH1. Ohira et al. (1998) reported that the sequence ofthe predicted 736-amino acid human protein is 80% identical to that ofmouse Bach1. Human BACH1, like mouse Bach1, contains a BTB domain andCNC bZip domain. Northern analysis revealed that BACH1 is expressedubiquitously as a 5.5-kb mRNA. An additional strong 3-kb signal was seenin testis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ohira, M.; Seki, N.; Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, K.; Nomura, N.; Ohara, O.:Characterization of a human homolog (BACH1) of the mouse Bach1 geneencoding a BTB-basic leucine zipper transcription factor and its mappingto chromosome 21q22.1. Genomics 47:300-306, 1998; and

Oyake, T.; Itoh, K.; Motohashi 1. Blouin, J.-L.; Sail, G. D.; Guipponi,M.; Rossier, C.; Pappasavas, M.-P.; Antonarakis, S. E.: Isolation of thehuman BACH1 transcription regulator gene.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BACH1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602751, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Btb and cnc homology 1, basic leucine zipper transcriptionfactor 2 (BACH2, Accession NP_(—)068585.1) is another GAM100 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BACH2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBACH2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACH2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8027, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Btb and cnchomology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2 (BACH2,Accession NP_(—)068585.1), a gene which acts as repressor or activator,binds to maf recognition elements and therefore may be associated withNon-hodgkin lymphoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Non-hodgkin lymphoma, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with BACH2.

The function of BACH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Bcl2-associatedathanogene 2 (BAG2, Accession NP_(—)004273.1) is another GAM100 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BAG2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBAG2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BAG2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Bcl2-associatedathanogene 2 (BAG2, Accession NP_(—)004273.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BAG2.

BLP2 (Accession NP_(—)079417.1) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BLP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byBLP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BLP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of BLP2 (AccessionNP_(—)079417.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BLP2.

BLP2 (Accession NP_(—)510883.1) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BLP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byBLP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BLP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of BLP2 (AccessionNP_(—)510883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BLP2.

C10orf5 (Accession XP_(—)172843.1) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C10orf5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by C10orf5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C10orf5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16299, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of C10orf5 (AccessionXP_(—)172843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C10orf5.

C14orf146 (Accession NP_(—)689660.2) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf146 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10104, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of C14orf146(Accession NP_(—)689660.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf146.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 64 (C20orf64, Accession NP_(—)291028.2)is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf64BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf64, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf64 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19464, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 64 (C20orf64, Accession NP_(—)291028.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf64.

C6orf151 (Accession NP_(—)689764.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf151 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf151,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf151 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12717, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of C6orf151(Accession NP_(—)689764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf151.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 5 (C9orf5, Accession NP_(—)114401.1) isanother GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C9orf5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC9orf5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14642, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 5 (C9orf5, Accession NP_(—)114401.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf5.

Calmodulin binding transcription activator 1 (CAMTA1, AccessionXP_(—)042323.7) is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CAMTA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAMTA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CAMTA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10875, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Calmodulin bindingtranscription activator 1 (CAMTA1, Accession XP_(—)042323.7).Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CAMTA1.

Cholecystokinin b receptor (CCKBR, Accession NP_(—)000722.2) is anotherGAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCKBR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CCKBR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CCKBR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3824, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Cholecystokinin breceptor (CCKBR, Accession NP_(—)000722.2), a gene which bondscholecystokinin, regulates emotion and gastric acid secretion.Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CCKBR.

The function of CCKBR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Cholecystokinin breceptor (CCKBR, Accession NP_795344.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CCKBR BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CCKBR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCKBRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3824, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Cholecystokinin breceptor (CCKBR, Accession NP_(—)795344.1), a gene which bondscholecystokinin, regulates emotion and gastric acid secretion.Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CCKBR.

The function of CCKBR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Chemokine (c-c motif)receptor 9 (CCR9, Accession NP_(—)006632.2) is another GAM100 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCR9 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CCR9, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCR9BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2819, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor 9 (CCR9, Accession NP_(—)006632.2), a gene which bindsbeta-chemokine family and subsequently transduces a signal by increasingthe intracellular calcium ions level. Accordingly, utilities of GAM100include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CCR9.

The function of CCR9 has been established by previous studies.Chemokines are small peptides involved in the chemotaxis and activationof leukocytes in response to inflammation, tissue damage, or infection.Chemokine receptors belong to the superfamily of G protein-coupledreceptors. See CMKBR1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601159) for background. Nibbs etal. (1997) stated that they had previously identified the mousecysteine-cysteine (C-C) chemokine receptor D6. To identify the humanhomolog of D6, they performed PCR on human genomic DNA using primersbased on the sequence of the mouse D6 gene. The human D6 gene encodes apredicted 384-amino acid protein that contains the characteristic 7transmembrane domains and 4 conserved cysteine residues of chemokinereceptors. The human and mouse D6 proteins share 71% amino acididentity. By Northern blot analysis, human D6 is expressed asapproximately 4- and 6- kb transcripts in several tissues, with thehighest expression in placenta. Although human D6 binds with relativelyhigh-affinity to the majority of members of the beta-chemokine family(for example, MCP2; 602283), Nibbs et al. (1997) were unable todemonstrate any signaling following the ligand binding. Therefore, theInternational Union of Pharmacology (OMIM Ref. No. IUPHAR) proposed thatthe human D6 receptor be designated ccr9, with the lower casesindicating that receptor function has not been demonstrated. Bonini etal. (1997) cloned a cDNA encoding CMKBR9, which they called CCR10because it is homologous to rat ‘Ccr10-related receptor’ (Ccr10rR). TheCMKBR9 and rat Ccr10rR proteins have 72% amino acid identity. By PCR ofa radiation hybrid panel, Bonini et al. (1997) mapped the CMKBR9 (CCBP2)gene to 3p21.32-p21.31, a region containing other C-C chemokine receptorgenes such as CMKBR1, CMKBR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601267), CMKBR3 (OMIM Ref.No. 601268), and CMKBR5 (OMIM Ref. No. 601373). By radiation hybridanalysis and organization of BAC contigs by FISH on combed genomic DNA,Maho et al. (1999) localized the CCBP2 gene within the CCR cluster at3p21.3.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nibbs, R. J. B.; Wylie, S. M.; Yang, J.; Landau, N. R.; Graham, G. J.:Cloning and characterization of a novel promiscuous human beta-chemokinereceptor D6. J. Biol. Chem. 272:32078-32083, 1997; and

Bonini, J. A.; Martin, S. K.; Dralyuk, F.; Roe, M. W.; Philipson, L. H.;Steiner, D. F.: Cloning, expression, and chromosomal mapping of a novelhuman CC-chemokine receptor (CCR10) that.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CCR9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602648, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chemokine (c-c motif) receptor 9 (CCR9, AccessionNP_(—)112477.1) is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CCR9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCR9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCR9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2819, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor 9 (CCR9, Accession NP_(—)112477.1), a gene which bindsbeta-chemokine family and subsequently transduces a signal by increasingthe intracellular calcium ions level. Accordingly, utilities of GAM100include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CCR9.

The function of CCR9 has been established by previous studies.Chemokines are small peptides involved in the chemotaxis and activationof leukocytes in response to inflammation, tissue damage, or infection.Chemokine receptors belong to the superfamily of G protein-coupledreceptors. See CMKBR1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601159) for background. Nibbs etal. (1997) stated that they had previously identified the mousecysteine-cysteine (C-C) chemokine receptor D6. To identify the humanhomolog of D6, they performed PCR on human genomic DNA using primersbased on the sequence of the mouse D6 gene. The human D6 gene encodes apredicted 384-amino acid protein that contains the characteristic 7transmembrane domains and 4 conserved cysteine residues of chemokinereceptors. The human and mouse D6 proteins share 71% amino acididentity. By Northern blot analysis, human D6 is expressed asapproximately 4- and 6- kb transcripts in several tissues, with thehighest expression in placenta. Although human D6 binds with relativelyhigh-affinity to the majority of members of the beta-chemokine family(for example, MCP2; 602283), Nibbs et al. (1997) were unable todemonstrate any signaling following the ligand binding. Therefore, theInternational Union of Pharmacology (OMIM Ref. No. IUPHAR) proposed thatthe human D6 receptor be designated ccr9, with the lower casesindicating that receptor function has not been demonstrated. Bonini etal. (1997) cloned a cDNA encoding CMKBR9, which they called CCR10because it is homologous to rat ‘Ccr10-related receptor’ (Ccr10rR). TheCMKBR9 and rat Ccr10rR proteins have 72% amino acid identity. By PCR ofa radiation hybrid panel, Bonini et al. (1997) mapped the CMKBR9 (CCBP2)gene to 3p21.32-p21.31, a region containing other C-C chemokine receptorgenes such as CMKBR1, CMKBR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601267), CMKBR3 (OMIM Ref.No. 601268), and CMKBR5 (OMIM Ref. No. 601373). By radiation hybridanalysis and organization of BAC contigs by FISH on combed genomic DNA,Maho et al. (1999) localized the CCBP2 gene within the CCR cluster at3p21.3.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nibbs, R. J. B.; Wylie, S. M.; Yang, J.; Landau, N. R.; Graham, G. J.:Cloning and characterization of a novel promiscuous human beta-chemokinereceptor D6. J. Biol. Chem. 272:32078-32083, 1997; and

Bonini, J. A.; Martin, S. K.; Dralyuk, F.; Roe, M. W.; Philipson, L. H.;Steiner, D. F.: Cloning, expression, and chromosomal mapping of a novelhuman CC-chemokine receptor (CCR10) that.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CCR9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602648, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CG012 (Accession XP_(—)096710.1) is another GAM100 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CG012 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCG012, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CG012 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of CG012 (AccessionXP_(—)096710.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CG012.

Claudin 12 (CLDN12, Accession NP_(—)036261.1) is another GAM100 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLDN12 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCLDN12, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLDN12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8251, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Claudin 12(CLDN12, Accession NP_(—)036261.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CLDN12.

Collagen, type xxi, alpha 1 (COL21A1, Accession NP_110447.2) is anotherGAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL21A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by COL21A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL21A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15079, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typexxi, alpha 1 (COL21A1, Accession NP_(—)110447.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL21A1.

CPGL2 (Accession NP_(—)116038.4) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPGL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CPGL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPGL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10752, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of CPGL2 (AccessionNP_(—)116038.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPGL2.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily viia (cholesterol 7 alpha-monooxygenase),polypeptide 1 (CYP7A1, Accession NP_(—)000771.1) is another GAM100target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP7A1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CYP7A1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP7A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2570, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily viia (cholesterol 7 alpha-monooxygenase), polypeptide 1(CYP7A1, Accession NP_(—)000771.1), a gene which functions incholesterol and bile acid metabolism . and therefore may be associatedwith Metabolic liver disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Metabolic liver disease, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYP7A1.

The function of CYP7A1 has been established by previous studies. In anelegant series of experiments designed to understand the effect ofretinoid X receptor (RXR; OMIM Ref. No. 180245) activation oncholesterol balance, Repa et al. (2000) treated animals with therexinoid LG268. Animals treated with rexinoid exhibited marked changesin cholesterol balance, including inhibition of cholesterol absorptionand repressed bile acid synthesis. Studies with receptor-selectiveagonists revealed that oxysterol receptors (LXRs, OMIM Ref. No. 602423and 600380) and the bile acid receptor, FXR (OMIM Ref. No. 603826), arethe RXR heterodimeric partners that mediate these effects by regulatingexpression of the reverse-cholesterol transporter, ABC1 (OMIM Ref. No.600046), and the rate-limiting enzyme of bile acid synthesis, CYP7A1,respectively. These RXR heterodimers serve as key regulators incholesterol homeostasis by governing reverse cholesterol transport fromperipheral tissues, bile acid synthesis in liver, and cholesterolabsorption in intestine. Activation of RXR/LXR heterodimers inhibitscholesterol absorption by upregulation of ABC1 expression in the smallintestine. Activation of RXR/FXR heterodimers represses CYP7A1expression and bile acid production, leading to a failure to solubilizeand absorb cholesterol. Studies have shown that RXR/FXR- mediatedrepression of CYP7A1 is dominant over RXR/LXR-mediated induction ofCYP7A1, which explains why the rexinoid represses rather than activatesCYP7A1 (Lu et al., 2000). Activation of the LXR signaling pathwayresults in the upregulation of ABC1 in peripheral cells, includingmacrophages, to efflux free cholesterol for transport back to the liverthrough high density lipoprotein, where it is converted to bile acids bythe LXR-mediated increase in CYP7A1 expression. Secretion of biliarycholesterol in the presence of increased bile acid pools normallyresults in enhanced reabsorption of cholesterol; however, with theincreased expression of ABC1 and efflux of cholesterol back into thelumen, there is a reduction in cholesterol absorption and net excretionof cholesterol and bile acid. Rexinoids therefore offer a novel class ofagents for treating elevated cholesterol. Agellon et al. (2002) foundthat wildtype mice and mice transgenic for human CYP7A1 responddifferently to cholesterol feeding. Cholesterol feeding stimulatedCyp7a1 mRNA abundance and enzymatic activity in wildtype mice, butrepressed human CYP7A1 mRNA and activity in transgenic mice. Intransfected hepatoma cells, cholesterol increased mouse Cyp7a1 genepromoter activity, but had no effect on the human CYYP7A1 gene promoter.By electrophoretic mobility shift assay, Agellon et al. (2002) foundinteraction of LXR:RXR with the mouse promoter, but no binding to thehuman promoter.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lu, T. T.; Makishima, M.; Repa, J. J.; Schoonjans, K.; Kerr, T. A.;Auwerx, J.; Mangelsdorf, D. J.: Molecular basis for feedback regulationof bile acid synthesis by nuclear receptors. Molec. Cell 6:507-515,2000; and

Agellon, L. B.; Drover, V. A. B.; Cheema, S. K.; Gbaguidi, G. F.; Walsh,A.: Dietary cholesterol fails to stimulate the human cholesterol7-alpha-hydroxylase gene (CYP7A1) in transgeni.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CYP7A1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 118455, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. DKFZp434A171 (Accession NP_(—)115626.1) is another GAM100target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434A171 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DKFZp434A171, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434A171 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8438, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434A171(Accession NP_(—)115626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434A171.

DKFZp434N2030 (Accession XP_(—)037555.8) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434N2030 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434N2030, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434N2030 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8864, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434N2030(Accession XP_(—)037555.8). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434N2030.

DKFZP564D166 (Accession NP_(—)108648.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564D166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP564D166, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564D166 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11086, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564D166(Accession NP_(—)108648.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564D166.

DKFZp566H0824 (Accession NP_(—)060005.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp566H0824 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp566H0824, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp566H0824 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15799, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp566H0824(Accession NP_(—)060005.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp566H0824.

DKFZp667M2411 (Accession XP_(—)290795.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667M2411 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667M2411, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667M2411 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13698, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667M2411(Accession XP_(—)290795.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667M2411.

DKFZp761O17121 (Accession NP_(—)115663.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761O17121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761O17121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761O17121 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1198, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761O17121(Accession NP_(—)115663.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761O17121.

Dentin matrix acidic phosphoprotein (DMP1, Accession NP_(—)004398.1) isanother GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DMP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DMP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5295, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Dentin matrixacidic phosphoprotein (DMP1, Accession NP_(—)004398.1), a gene whichregulates mineralization of bone and dentin. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DMP1.

The function of DMP1 has been established by previous studies. George etal. (1993) isolated a dentin matrix acidic phosphoprotein from a ratodontoblast cDNA library. It is a serine-rich acidic protein that hasnumerous potential phosphorylation sites, especially formessenger-independent kinases of the casein kinase II group. Expressionanalysis showed that dmp1 message is essentially dentin- specific. Themouse dmp1 gene was mapped to 5q21, a region of the mouse genome thatshows homology of synteny with human 4q21. Dentinogenesis imperfectatype II (OMIM Ref. No. 125490) maps to that region of the genome, namely4q13-q21. This prompted Aplin et al. (1995) to isolate a cosmidcontaining the human DMP1 gene. The isolation of a short tandem repeatpolymorphism at this locus allowed them to map DMP1 to 4q21 anddemonstrate that it is tightly linked to DGI1 in 2 families. Thecreation of a YAC contig around the gene for osteopontin (OMIM Ref. No.166490) allowed them to demonstrate that DMP1 is located within 150 kbof the bone sialoprotein locus (OMIM Ref. No. 147563) and within 490 kbof the SPP1 locus. Mutation search in both SPP1 and IBSP in individualswith dentinogenesis imperfecta yielded negative results. DMP1 is acandidate for similar mutation screen. MacDougall et al. (1996) usedfluorescence in situ hybridization to map DMP1 to 4q21. By screening acDNA library constructed from mandibular and maxillary third molars withthe mouse Dmp1 sequence as the probe, Hirst et al. (1997) isolated acDNA encoding DMP1. The deduced 513-amino acid, highly acidic,serine-rich protein has a hydrophobic signal peptide, an Arg-Gly-Aspcell-attachment sequence, and numerous potential serine phosphorylationsites. Genomic sequence analysis indicated that the DMP1 gene contains 6exons, and no disease-specific mutations were identified in 2 familieswith type II dentinogenesis imperfecta.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hirst, K. L.; Simmons, D.; Feng, J.; Aplin, H.; Dixon, M. J.;MacDougall, M.: Elucidation of the sequence and the genomic organizationof the human dentin matrix acidic phosphoprotein 1 (DMP1) gene:exclusion of the locus from a causative role in the pathogenesis ofdentinogenesis imperfecta type II. Genomics 42:38-45, 1997; and

MacDougall, M.; DuPont, B. R.; Simmons, D.; Leach, R. J.: Assignment ofDMP1 to human chromosome 4 band q21 by in situ hybridization. Cytogenet.Cell. Genet. 74:189 only, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DMP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600980, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dystrobrevin, beta (DTNB, Accession NP_(—)149159.1) isanother GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DTNB BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DTNB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DTNB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17907, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Dystrobrevin, beta(DTNB, Accession NP_(—)149159.1), a gene which is a part of adystrophin- associated protein complex. and therefore may be associatedwith Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM100include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Limb-girdle musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDTNB.

The function of DTNB has been established by previous studies.Dystrophin, a component of muscle that is defective in Duchenne musculardystrophy (DMD; 310200), binds to a complex of proteins andglycoproteins, the dystrophin-associated protein complex (DPC), whicheffectively forms a transmembrane link between the extracellular matrix,and the cytoskeleton of the muscle fiber. The DPC can be divided into 3subcomplexes: the dystroglycan complex, the sarcoglycan complex, and thecytoplasmic complex. The dystroglycan complex consists of 2 proteins,alpha- and beta- dystroglycan (DAG1, 128239; DAG2, 600119), that bind tolaminin and dystrophin, respectively. The sarcoglycan complex iscomposed of 4 transmembrane glycoproteins: alpha-, beta-, gamma-, anddelta-sarcoglycan, and a 25-kD protein 25DAP. Mutations in all 4sarcoglycan genes have been found in patients with different forms oflimb-girdle muscular dystrophy. The cytoplasmic component of the DPC iscomposed of the syntrophin family of related proteins and thedystrophin-related protein, dystrobrevin. Peters et al. (1997) describedbeta-dystrobrevin. They cloned cDNAs from human liver libraries thatencode a 627-amino acid polypeptide with a predicted molecular weight of71 kD. The protein copurified with the dystrobrevin short form, Dp71.The mammalian dystrobrevin genes encode several protein isoforms thatare expressed in different tissues, including brain and muscle. Blake etal. (1998) designated the isoform expressed in muscle asalpha-dystrobrevin and used the designation beta-dystrobrevin for thedystrophin- related protein they found to be abundantly expressed inbrain and other tissues but not in muscle. Beta-dystrobrevin is encodedby a 2.5-kb alternatively spliced transcript that is found throughoutthe brain. In common with dystrophin, beta- dystrobrevin is found inneurons of the cortex and hippocampal formation, but it is not found inthe brain microvasculature. In the brain, beta-dystrobrevincoprecipitates with the dystrophin isoforms Dp71 and Dp140. The findingsof Blake et al. (1998) indicated that the composition of thedystrophin-associated protein complex in the brain differs from that inmuscle. Because beta-dystrobrevin and dystrophin are expressed insimilar populations of neurons in the hippocampus and cortex, it ispossible that beta-dystrobrevin interacts directly with dystrophin. Ifthis is the case, then beta-dystrobrevin levels may be reduced in DMDpatients similar to the reduction in sarcolemmal staining seen withother components of the DPC in dystrophic muscle. The findings may berelevant to the cognitive dysfunction affecting many patients withDuchenne muscular dystrophy.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Blake, D. J.; Nawrotzki, R.; Loh, N. Y.; Gorecki, D. C.; Davies, K. E.:Beta- dystrobrevin, a member of the dystrophin-related protein family.Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 95:241-246, 1998; and

Peters, M. F.; O'Brien, K. F.; Sadoulet-Puccio, H. M.; Kunkel, L. M.;Adams, M. E.; Froehner, S. C.: Beta-dystrobrevin, a new member of thedystrophin family: identification, cloning.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DTNB arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602415, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dysferlin, limb girdle muscular dystrophy 2b (autosomalrecessive) (DYSF, Accession NP_(—)003485.1) is another GAM100 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DYSF BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDYSF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DYSF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17950, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Dysferlin, limbgirdle muscular dystrophy 2b (autosomal recessive) (DYSF, AccessionNP_(—)003485.1), a gene which is highly expressed in skeletal muscle.and therefore is associated with Miyoshi myopathy, limb girdle musculardystrophy type 2b. Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Miyoshi myopathy, limb girdle musculardystrophy type 2b, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DYSF.

The function of DYSF has been established by previous studies. Thelimb-girdle muscular dystrophies are a genetically heterogeneous groupof inherited progressive muscular disorders that affect mainly theproximal musculature, with evidence for at least 3 autosomal dominantand 8 autosomal recessive loci. The recessive forms for the most partinvolve mutations in genes encoding components of thedystrophin-associated complex; another form, LGMD2A (OMIM Ref. No.253600), is caused by mutations in the gene for the muscle-specificprotease calpain 3 (CAPN3; 114340). Miyoshi myopathy (MM; 254130) is anadult-onset, recessively inherited distal muscular dystrophy that mapsto 2p13. A form of recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, designatedLGMD2B (OMIM Ref. No. 253601), maps to the same chromosomal region. Thisraised the possibility that MM and LGMD2B are allelic disorders. In factthey were shown to be varying expressions of the same mutant gene; 2large, inbred kindreds whose members included both MM and LGMD2Bpatients were described by Weiler et al. (1996) and Illarioshkin et al.(1996, 1997). Affected individuals in both pedigrees shared the samehaplotype. Differences in the phenotype appeared to be due to additionalmodifying factors. Liu et al. (1998) constructed a 3-Mb PAC contigspanning the MM candidate region. This clarified the order of geneticmarkers across the area, provided 5 new polymorphic markers within it,and narrowed the locus to approximately 2 Mb. They found 5 skeletalmuscle ESTs that mapped in this region. Liu et al. (1998) reported that1 of these ESTs is located in a novel, full-length 6.9-kb muscle cDNA;they designated the corresponding protein dysferlin.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DYSF.The SJL mouse strain (Festing, 1979) is susceptible to many inducedautoimmune diseases such as experimental autoimmune encephalitis (EAE)and inflammatory muscle disease. Additionally, the skeletal muscle ofSJL mice was shown to have an increased regenerative capacity anddemonstrates the spontaneous occurrence of what was designated an‘inflammatory myopathy,’ accompanied by loss of strength. Byhistopathologic examinations of muscles in SJL mice of different ages,Bittner et al. (1999) found features compatible with a progressivemuscular dystrophy, including degenerative and regenerative changes ofmuscle fibers and a progressive fibrosis. Histologically, the changeswere observed in mice as young as 3 weeks of age. Changes affectedprimarily the proximal muscle groups, whereas the distal musclesremained less affected. The morphologic alterations were associated withsigns of slowly progressive muscle weakness, which Bittner et al. (1999)detected as early as 3 weeks after birth when mice were suspended bytheir tails. The phenotype was found to be inherited as an autosomalrecessive trait and was found to map to mouse chromosome 6, in a regionsyntenic with human 2p13, where the DYSF gene maps. Because of thissynteny, Bittner et al. (1999) studied dysferlin in these mice. Theyfound a reduction to approximately 15% of control levels in SJL mice.They found a 171-bp deletion in the Dysf gene of SJL mice, predicted toresult in removal of 57 amino acids, including most of the fourth C2domain. The last C2 domain is conserved in other members of the fer-likegene family.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DYSF isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bittner, R. E.; Anderson, L. V. B.; Burkhardt, E.; Bashir, R.;Vafiadaki, E.; Ivanova, S.; Raffelsberger, T.; Maerk, I.; Hoger, H.;Jung, M.; Karbasiyan, M.; Storch, M.; Lassmann, H.; Moss, J. A.;Davison, K.; Harrison, R.; Bushby, K. M. D.; Reis, A.: Dysferlindeletion in SJL mice (SJL-Dysf) defines a natural model for limb girdlemuscular dystrophy 2B. (Letter) Nature Genet. 23:141-142, 1999; and

Liu, J.; Wu, C.; Bossie, K.; Bejaoui, K.; Hosler, B. A.; Gingrich, J.C.; Ben Hamida, M.; Hentati, F.; Schurr, E.; de Jong, P. J.; Brown, R.H., Jr.: Generation of 3-Mb PAC contig sp.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DYSF arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603009, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. EFG2 (Accession NP_(—)733792.1) is another GAM100 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EFG2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by EFG2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EFG2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14944, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of EFG2 (AccessionNP_(—)733792.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EFG2.

EFG2 (Accession NP_(—)115756.2) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EFG2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEFG2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EFG2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14944, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of EFG2 (AccessionNP_(—)115756.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EFG2.

Enabled homolog (drosophila) (ENAH, Accession NP_(—)060682.1) is anotherGAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ENAH BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ENAH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ENAHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12776, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Enabled homolog(drosophila) (ENAH, Accession NP_(—)060682.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ENAH.

Fatty-acid-coenzyme a ligase, long-chain 1 (FACL1, AccessionNP_(—)001986.1) is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FACL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FACL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FACL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20169, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition ofFatty-acid-coenzyme a ligase, long-chain 1 (FACL1, AccessionNP_(—)001986.1) . Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FACL1.

FLJ20303 (Accession NP_(—)060225.2) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20303 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20303,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20303 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20303(Accession NP_(—)060225.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20303.

FLJ23834 (Accession NP_(—)689963.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23834 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23834,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23834 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2419, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23834(Accession NP_(—)689963.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23834.

FLJ32894 (Accession NP_(—)653268.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32894 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32894,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32894 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3993, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32894(Accession NP_(—)653268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32894.

FLJ33768 (Accession NP_(—)775881.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33768 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33768,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33768 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4332, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33768(Accession NP_(—)775881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33768.

FLJ34922 (Accession NP_(—)689483.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14134, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34922(Accession NP_(—)689483.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34922.

FLJ39106 (Accession NP_(—)775900.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39106 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39106,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39106 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12417, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39106(Accession NP_(—)775900.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39106.

FLJ90430 (Accession NP_(—)848653.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90430 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90430,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90430 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14531, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90430(Accession NP_(—)848653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90430.

GCC185 (Accession NP_(—)852118.1) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GCC185 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GCC185, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GCC185BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18198, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of GCC185 (AccessionNP_(—)852118.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GCC185.

GCC185 (Accession NP_(—)055450.1) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GCC185 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GCC185, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GCC185BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18198, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of GCC185 (AccessionNP_(—)055450.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GCC185.

Gephyrin (GPHN, Accession NP_(—)065857.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GPHN BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPHN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPHN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6063, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Gephyrin (GPHN,Accession NP_(—)065857.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GPHN.

Interleukin 5 (colony-stimulating factor, eosinophil) (IL5, AccessionNP_(—)000870.1) is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16606, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 5(colony-stimulating factor, eosinophil) (IL5, Accession NP_(—)000870.1),a gene which induces terminal differentiation of late-developing b-cellsto immunoglobulin secreting cells. and therefore may be associated with5q- syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of 5q-syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL5.

The function of IL5 has been established by previous studies. Campbellet al. (1987) cloned eosinophil differentiation factor (EDF) from agenomic library in lambda phage by using a murine EDF cDNA clone as aprobe. The human gene contains 3 introns. The predicted amino acidsequence of 134 amino acids was identical to that reported for humaninterleukin-5 but showed no significant homology with other knownhematopoietic growth regulators. Interleukin-5 is a selectiveeosinophil-activating growth hormone. The amino acid sequence was about70% identical to that of murine EDF. Recombinant human EDF, expressedfrom the human EDF gene after transfection into monkey COS cells,stimulated the production of eosinophils and eosinophil colonies fromnormal human bone marrow but had no effect on the production ofneutrophils or mononuclear cells (monocytes and lymphoid cells). Tanabeet al. (1987) cloned the IL5 gene and determined its structure. Yokotaet al. (1987) concluded that a single cDNA clone encodes a protein thatacts as a growth and differentiation factor for both B cells andeosinophils By analysis of human YAC transgenic mice containing the 5q31cytokine genes, Lacy et al. (2000) determined that the human proteinsare produced under Th2 conditions in vitro and in response toNippostrongylus brasiliensis, a Th2-inducing stimulus, in vivo. Theauthors observed no adverse effects on murine lymphoid organs. Fewercells produced the endogenous mouse cytokines in transgenic than incontrol mice, suggesting competition for stable expression between themouse and human genes. The data also suggested that regulatory elementswithin the human transgene are capable of interacting with trans-actingmurine factors

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Loots, G. G.; Locksley, R. M.; Blankespoor, C. M.; Wang, Z. E.; Miller,W.; Rubin, E. M.; Frazer, K. A.: Identification of a coordinateregulator of interleukins 4, 13, and 5 by cross-species sequencecomparisons. Science 288: 136-140, 2000; and

Lacy, D. A.; Wang, Z.-E.; Symula, D. J.; McArthur, C. J.; Rubin, E. M.;Frazer, K. A.; Locksley, R. M.: Faithful expression of the human 5q31cytokine cluster in transgenic mice. J. Im.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL5 are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147850, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interphotoreceptor matrix proteoglycan 1 (IMPG1, AccessionNP_(—)001554.2) is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IMPG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IMPG1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IMPG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5063, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Interphotoreceptormatrix proteoglycan 1 (IMPG1, Accession NP_(—)001554.2), a gene whichInterphotoreceptor matrix proteoglycan 1; extracellular matrix proteinand therefore may be associated with Autosomal dominant stargardt-likemacular dystrophies. Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Autosomal dominant stargardt-like maculardystrophies, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IMPG1.

The function of IMPG1 has been established by previous studies.Interphotoreceptor matrix glycoconjugates, which are largelyproteoglycans, appear to participate in retinal adhesion and inmaintaining photoreceptor viability. Kuehn and Hageman (1995) isolatedmonkey interphotoreceptor matrix proteoglycan-1 (Impg1), which theauthors designated IPM-150, from an SDS-polyacrylamide gel and utilizedamino acid sequence data from the isolated protein to design RT-PCRprimers for amplification of monkey retinal mRNA. They used theresulting clone to screen a human cDNA library and isolated an 809-bpcDNA, which shares 97% homology with the monkey sequence and encodeshuman IMPG1. The putative protein, a chondroitin 6-sulfate proteoglycan,contains 4 consensus sequences for hyaluronan binding and 3 forN-glycosylation, as well as several potential O-glycosylation sites. Toassess the role of the IMPG1 gene in human retinal dystrophies, Felboret al. (1998) determined its genomic organization and chromosomallocation. It is composed of 17 exons ranging from 21 to 533 bp,including an alternatively spliced exon 2. Using somatic cell hybridmapping and fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis, they assignedthe IMPG1 locus to 6q13-q15. This interval overlaps with the chromosomallocalization of several human retinopathies, including autosomaldominant Stargardt- like macular dystrophy (STGD3; 600110), progressivebifocal chorioretinal atrophy (PBCRA; 600790), and North Carolinamacular dystrophy (MCDR1; 136550). Thus, IMPG1 represents an attractivecandidate for these 6q-linked disorders. Gehrig et al. (1998) found nodisease-associated mutations in the IMPG1 gene in a single patient froman autosomal dominant STGD family or in patients from 6q-linkedmultigenerational families diagnosed with PBCRA or MCDR1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Felbor, U.; Gehrig, A.; Sauer, C. G.; Marquardt, A.; Kohler, M.; Schmid,M.; Weber, B. H. F.: Genomic organization and chromosomal localizationof the interphotoreceptor matrix proteoglycan-1 (IMPG1) gene: acandidate for 6q-linked retinopathies. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 81:12-17,1998; and

Gehrig, A.; Felbor, U.; Kelsell, R. E.; Hunt, D. M.; Maumenee, I. H.;Weber, B. H. F.: Assessment of the interphotoreceptor matrixproteoglycan-1 (IMPG1) gene localised to 6q13-q15 in a.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IMPG1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602870, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptor, type 2 (ITPR2,Accession NP_(—)002214.1) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ITPR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITPR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITPR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4278, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Inositol1,4,5-triphosphate receptor, type 2 (ITPR2, Accession NP_(—)002214.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ITPR2.

JUB (Accession NP_(—)116265.1) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. JUB BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JUB, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of JUB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17497, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of JUB (AccessionNP_(—)116265.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith JUB.

KIAA0391 (Accession NP_(—)055487.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0391 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0391,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0391 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8518, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0391(Accession NP_(—)055487.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0391.

KIAA0738 (Accession NP_(—)055534.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0738 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0738,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0738 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0738(Accession NP_(—)055534.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0738.

KIAA1495 (Accession NP_(—)065922.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1495 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1495,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1495 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17775, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1495(Accession NP_(—)065922.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1495.

KIAA2024 (Accession NP_(—)742067.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA2024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA2024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18881, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2024(Accession NP_(—)742067.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA2024.

Lamin b receptor (LBR, Accession NP_(—)002287.1) is another GAM100target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LBR BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LBR,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LBR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14697, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Lamin b receptor(LBR, Accession NP_(—)002287.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LBR.

LGN (Accession NP_(—)037428.2) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LGN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LGN, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LGN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6174, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LGN (AccessionNP_(—)037428.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LGN.

LOC113521 (Accession NP_(—)660283.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC113521 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC113521, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC113521 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1372, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC113521(Accession NP_(—)660283.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC113521.

LOC123722 (Accession XP_(—)058721.2) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC123722 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC123722, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC123722 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15605, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC123722(Accession XP_(—)058721.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC123722.

LOC126536 (Accession XP_(—)059054.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126536 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126536, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126536 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13459, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC126536(Accession XP_(—)059054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126536.

LOC126669 (Accession XP_(—)060121.4) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126669 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126669, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126669 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC126669(Accession XP_(—)060121.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126669.

LOC131368 (Accession NP_(—)778226.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC131368 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC131368, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC131368 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14040, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC131368(Accession NP_(—)778226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC131368.

LOC150868 (Accession XP_(—)087028.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150868 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150868, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150868 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8784, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC150868(Accession XP_(—)087028.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150868.

LOC151512 (Accession XP_(—)098072.2) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151512 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151512, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151512 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:453, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC151512(Accession XP_(—)098072.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151512.

LOC153139 (Accession XP_(—)098318.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153139 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153139, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153139 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7609, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC153139(Accession XP_(—)098318.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153139.

LOC154184 (Accession XP_(—)098488.2) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154184 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154184, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154184 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7609, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC154184(Accession XP_(—)098488.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154184.

LOC158450 (Accession XP_(—)088580.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158450 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158450, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158450 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1108, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC158450(Accession XP_(—)088580.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158450.

LOC158927 (Accession XP_(—)099004.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158927 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158927, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158927 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3321, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC158927(Accession XP_(—)099004.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158927.

LOC163404 (Accession XP_(—)088864.3) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC163404 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC163404, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC163404 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6012, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC163404(Accession XP_(—)088864.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC163404.

LOC196996 (Accession XP_(—)113796.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196996 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196996, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196996 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7822, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC196996(Accession XP_(—)113796.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196996.

LOC221981 (Accession XP_(—)168344.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221981 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221981, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221981 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14341, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC221981(Accession XP_(—)168344.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221981.

LOC222159 (Accession XP_(—)168421.2) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222159 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC222159, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC222159 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3184, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC222159(Accession XP_(—)168421.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222159.

LOC255045 (Accession XP_(—)171243.2) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255045 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255045, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255045 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15757, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC255045(Accession XP_(—)171243.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255045.

LOC283075 (Accession XP_(—)208500.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283075 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283075, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283075 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11284, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC283075(Accession XP_(—)208500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283075.

LOC283435 (Accession XP_(—)211035.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283435 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283435, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283435 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC283435(Accession XP_(—)211035.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283435.

LOC283484 (Accession XP_(—)211053.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283484 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283484, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283484 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9750, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC283484(Accession XP_(—)211053.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283484.

LOC283665 (Accession XP_(—)211143.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283665 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283665, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283665 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12992, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC283665(Accession XP_(—)211143.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283665.

LOC283690 (Accession XP_(—)211167.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283690 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283690, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283690 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2565, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC283690(Accession XP_(—)211167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283690.

LOC283810 (Accession XP_(—)208853.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283810 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283810, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283810 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12634, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC283810(Accession XP_(—)208853.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283810.

LOC284166 (Accession XP_(—)209050.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16685, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC284166(Accession XP_(—)209050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284166.

LOC284304 (Accession XP_(—)211426.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284304 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284304, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284304 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5700, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC284304(Accession XP_(—)211426.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284304.

LOC284925 (Accession XP_(—)209414.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284925 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284925, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284925 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1198, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC284925(Accession XP_(—)209414.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284925.

LOC285190 (Accession XP_(—)208296.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285190 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285190, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285190 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18198, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC285190(Accession XP_(—)208296.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285190.

LOC285229 (Accession XP_(—)211812.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285229 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285229, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285229 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12704, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC285229(Accession XP_(—)211812.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285229.

LOC285726 (Accession XP_(—)211998.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285726 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285726, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285726 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3743, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC285726(Accession XP_(—)211998.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285726.

LOC285749 (Accession XP_(—)212010.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285749 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285749, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285749 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7609, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC285749(Accession XP_(—)212010.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285749.

LOC338558 (Accession XP_(—)290465.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338558 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338558, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338558 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16649, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC338558(Accession XP_(—)290465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338558.

LOC339512 (Accession XP_(—)290935.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339512 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339512, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339512 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC339512(Accession XP_(—)290935.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339512.

LOC340138 (Accession XP_(—)291153.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340138 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340138, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340138 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC340138(Accession XP_(—)291153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340138.

LOC340252 (Accession XP_(—)291212.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340252 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340252, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340252 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14531, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC340252(Accession XP_(—)291212.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340252.

LOC340452 (Accession XP_(—)291294.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340452 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340452, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340452 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6289, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC340452(Accession XP_(—)291294.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340452.

LOC348235 (Accession XP_(—)300670.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348235 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348235, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348235 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6032, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC348235(Accession XP_(—)300670.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348235.

LOC348290 (Accession XP_(—)302713.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348290 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348290, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348290 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6749, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC348290(Accession XP_(—)302713.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348290.

LOC348396 (Accession XP_(—)300729.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348396 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348396, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348396 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10842, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC348396(Accession XP_(—)300729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348396.

LOC348655 (Accession XP_(—)300391.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348655 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348655, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348655 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3869, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC348655(Accession XP_(—)300391.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348655.

LOC348705 (Accession XP_(—)300396.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348705 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348705, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348705 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13038, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC348705(Accession XP_(—)300396.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348705.

LOC348749 (Accession XP_(—)302880.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348749 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348749, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348749 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10545, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC348749(Accession XP_(—)302880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348749.

LOC51336 (Accession NP_(—)057730.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51336 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51336,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51336 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16981, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC51336(Accession NP_(—)057730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51336.

LOC57086 (Accession NP_(—)065084.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC57086 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57086,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57086 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15672, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC57086(Accession NP_(—)065084.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC57086.

LOC92606 (Accession XP_(—)046097.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92606 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92606,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92606 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20066, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of LOC92606(Accession XP_(—)046097.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92606.

Lecithin retinol acyltransferase (phosphatidylcholine-retinolo-acyltransferase) (LRAT, Accession NP_(—)004735.1) is another GAM100target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LRAT BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LRAT, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LRAT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7406, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Lecithin retinolacyltransferase (phosphatidylcholine-retinol o-acyltransferase) (LRAT,Accession NP_(—)004735.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LRAT.

Mad, mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 4 (drosophila) (MADH4,Accession NP_(—)005350.1) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MADH4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MADH4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MADH4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7427, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Mad, mothersagainst decapentaplegic homolog 4 (drosophila) (MADH4, AccessionNP_005350.1), a gene which common mediator of signal transduction bytgf-beta (transforming growth factor) superfamily; smad4 is the commonsmad (co-smad). promotes binding of the smad2/smad4/fast-1 complex todna and provides an activation function required for smad1 or smad2 tostimulate transcription. may act as a tumor suppressor. and therefore isassociated with Pancreatic carcinoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM100include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Pancreatic carcinoma, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with MADH4.

The function of MADH4 has been established by previous studies. About90% of human pancreatic carcinomas show allelic loss at 18q. Hahn et al.(1996) reported the identification of a putative tumor suppressor geneon chromosome 18q21.1 that may be a candidate for pancreatic carcinoma.The gene was homozygously deleted in 25 of 84 tumors and mutations wereidentified as somatic mutations in 6 of 27 carcinomas that lackeddeletions. The gene was localized by deletion analysis of xenograft DNA.Markers absent in these samples were used to screen the CEPH mega-YAClibrary. YACs spanning the minimal deletion region were subcloned ascosmids for sequencing and recovery of cDNAs. A 2,680-bp cDNA was foundand shown to code for a predicted 552-amino acid protein. The predictedprotein shares blocks of as much as 85% similarity to the Drosophila Madprotein and the Caenorhabditis elegans sma-2,-3 and -4 proteins. InDrosophila, homozygous Mad mutants exhibit a variety of developmentaldefects. The authors showed that the human gene contains 11 exons. Hahnet al. (1996) designated the gene DPC4 (for homozygously deleted inpancreatic carcinoma, locus 4). This region of chromosome 18q alsocontains a gene (DCC; 120470) found to be deleted in colorectal cancers.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MADH4.Takaku et al. (1998) inactivated the mouse Dpc4 (Smad4) homolog. Thehomozygous mutants were embryonic lethal, whereas the heterozygotesshowed no abnormality. The investigators then introduced the Dpc4mutation into the knockout mice for the mouse homolog of the human APC(OMIM Ref. No. 175100) gene, Apc-delta716, a model for human familialadenomatous polyposis. Because both Apc and Dpc4 are located on mousechromosome 18, they constructed compound heterozygotes carrying bothmutations on the same chromosome by meiotic recombination. In such mice,intestinal polyps developed into more malignant tumors than those in thesimple Apc-delta716 heterozygotes, showing an extensive stromal cellproliferation, submucosal invasion, cell type heterogeneity, and in vivotransplantability. Takaku et al. (1998) suggested that mutations in DPC4play a significant role in the malignant progression of colorectaltumors. Sirard et al. (1998) demonstrated that homozygous Smad4 mutantmice died before embryonic day 7.5. Mutant embryos have reduced size,fail to gastrulate or express a mesodermal marker, and show abnormalvisceral endoderm development. Growth retardation of the Smad4-deficientembryos results from reduced cell proliferation rather than increasedapoptosis. Aggregation of mutant Smad4 embryonic stem cells withwildtype tetraploid morulae rescued the gastrulation defect. The resultsof Sirard et al. (1998) indicated that Smad4 is initially required forthe differentiation of the visceral endoderm and that the gastrulationdefect in the epiblast is secondary and noncell autonomous. Rescuedembryos showed severe anterior truncations, indicating a secondimportant role for Smad4 in anterior patterning during embryogenesis

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MADH4 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sirard, C.; de la Pompa, J. L.; Elia, A.; Itie, A.; Mirtsos, C.; Cheung,A.; Hahn, S.; Wakeham, A.; Schwartz, L.; Kern, S. E.; Rossant, J.; Mak,T. W.: The tumor suppressor gene Smad4/Dpc4 is required for gastrulationand later for anterior development of the mouse embryo. Genes Dev.12:107-119, 1998; and

Hahn, S. A.; Schutte, M.; Hoque, T. M. S.; Moskaluk, C. A.; da Costa, L.T.; Rozenblum, E.; Weinstein, C. L.; Fischer, A.; Yeo, C. J.; Hruban, R.H.; Kern, S. E. : DPC4, a candidate tumor s.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MADH4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600993, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Microtubule-associated protein 2 (MAP2, AccessionNP_(—)002365.2) is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MAP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3835, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein 2 (MAP2, Accession NP_(—)002365.2), agene which may act in stabilizing microtubules againstdepolymerization.also seems to have a stiffening effect on microtubules.Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP2.

The function of MAP2 has been established by previous studies. For nervecells to develop their highly polarized form, appropriate structuralmolecules must be targeted to either axons or dendrites. This could beachieved by the synthesis of structural proteins in the cell body andtheir sorting to either axons or dendrites by specific transportmechanisms. For dendrites, an alternative possibility is that proteinscould be synthesized locally in the dendritic cytoplasm. This wouldallow regulation of the production of structural molecules in responseto local demand during dendritic development. The existence of dendriticpolyribosomes and the demonstration that newly synthesized RNA istransported into the dendrites of neurons differentiating in culturesupport the feasibility of dendritic protein synthesis. By in situhybridization with specific cDNA probes, Garner et al. (1988) showedthat mRNA for the dendrite- specific microtubule-associated protein MAP2was present in dendrites in the developing brain. By contrast, the mRNAfor tubulin (OMIM Ref. No. 191120), a protein present in both axons anddendrites, was localized exclusively in neuronal cell bodies

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MAP2.Marsden et al. (1996) produced transgenic mice that overexpressembryonic Map2 (referred to by them as MAP2c) without inducingdetectable effects on the morphology of neurons. The transgenic MAP2cwas present in dendrites but not in axons but transgenic MAP2c messengerRNA was limited to cell bodies. The authors concluded that dendriticlocalization of transgenic MAP2c protein was not the result of previoustransport of its mRNA but implies the existence of a protein-basedmechanism capable of sorting MAP2 protein isoforms

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MAP2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Garner, C. C.; Tucker, R. P.; Matus, A.: Selective localization ofmessenger RNA for cytoskeletal protein MAP2 in dendrites. Nature336:674-677, 1988; and

Marsden, K. M.; Doll, T.; Ferralli, J.; Botteri, F.; Matus, A.:Transgenic expression of embryonic MAP2 in adult mouse brain:implications for neuronal polarization. J. Neurosci. 16:3265.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MAP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 157130, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Microtubule-associated protein 2 (MAP2, AccessionNP_(—)114035.1) is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MAP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3835, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein 2 (MAP2, Accession NP_(—)114035.1), agene which may act in stabilizing microtubules againstdepolymerization.also seems to have a stiffening effect on microtubules.Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP2.

The function of MAP2 has been established by previous studies. For nervecells to develop their highly polarized form, appropriate structuralmolecules must be targeted to either axons or dendrites. This could beachieved by the synthesis of structural proteins in the cell body andtheir sorting to either axons or dendrites by specific transportmechanisms. For dendrites, an alternative possibility is that proteinscould be synthesized locally in the dendritic cytoplasm. This wouldallow regulation of the production of structural molecules in responseto local demand during dendritic development. The existence of dendriticpolyribosomes and the demonstration that newly synthesized RNA istransported into the dendrites of neurons differentiating in culturesupport the feasibility of dendritic protein synthesis. By in situhybridization with specific cDNA probes, Garner et al. (1988) showedthat mRNA for the dendrite- specific microtubule-associated protein MAP2was present in dendrites in the developing brain. By contrast, the mRNAfor tubulin (OMIM Ref. No. 191120), a protein present in both axons anddendrites, was localized exclusively in neuronal cell bodies

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MAP2.Marsden et al. (1996) produced transgenic mice that overexpressembryonic Map2 (referred to by them as MAP2c) without inducingdetectable effects on the morphology of neurons. The transgenic MAP2cwas present in dendrites but not in axons but transgenic MAP2c messengerRNA was limited to cell bodies. The authors concluded that dendriticlocalization of transgenic MAP2c protein was not the result of previoustransport of its mRNA but implies the existence of a protein-basedmechanism capable of sorting MAP2 protein isoforms

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MAP2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Garner, C. C.; Tucker, R. P.; Matus, A.: Selective localization ofmessenger RNA for cytoskeletal protein MAP2 in dendrites. Nature336:674-677, 1988; and

Marsden, K. M.; Doll, T.; Ferralli, J.; Botteri, F.; Matus, A.:Transgenic expression of embryonic MAP2 in adult mouse brain:implications for neuronal polarization. J. Neurosci. 16:3265.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MAP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 157130, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Microtubule-associated protein 2 (MAP2, AccessionNP_(—)114033.1) is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MAP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3835, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein 2 (MAP2, Accession NP_(—)114033.1), agene which may act in stabilizing microtubules againstdepolymerization.also seems to have a stiffening effect on microtubules.Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP2.

The function of MAP2 has been established by previous studies. For nervecells to develop their highly polarized form, appropriate structuralmolecules must be targeted to either axons or dendrites. This could beachieved by the synthesis of structural proteins in the cell body andtheir sorting to either axons or dendrites by specific transportmechanisms. For dendrites, an alternative possibility is that proteinscould be synthesized locally in the dendritic cytoplasm. This wouldallow regulation of the production of structural molecules in responseto local demand during dendritic development. The existence of dendriticpolyribosomes and the demonstration that newly synthesized RNA istransported into the dendrites of neurons differentiating in culturesupport the feasibility of dendritic protein synthesis. By in situhybridization with specific cDNA probes, Garner et al. (1988) showedthat mRNA for the dendrite- specific microtubule-associated protein MAP2was present in dendrites in the developing brain. By contrast, the mRNAfor tubulin (OMIM Ref. No. 191120), a protein present in both axons anddendrites, was localized exclusively in neuronal cell bodies

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MAP2.Marsden et al. (1996) produced transgenic mice that overexpressembryonic Map2 (referred to by them as MAP2c) without inducingdetectable effects on the morphology of neurons. The transgenic MAP2cwas present in dendrites but not in axons but transgenic MAP2c messengerRNA was limited to cell bodies. The authors concluded that dendriticlocalization of transgenic MAP2c protein was not the result of previoustransport of its mRNA but implies the existence of a protein-basedmechanism capable of sorting MAP2 protein isoforms

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MAP2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Garner, C. C.; Tucker, R. P.; Matus, A.: Selective localization ofmessenger RNA for cytoskeletal protein MAP2 in dendrites. Nature336:674-677, 1988; and

Marsden, K. M.; Doll, T.; Ferralli, J.; Botteri, F.; Matus, A.:Transgenic expression of embryonic MAP2 in adult mouse brain:implications for neuronal polarization. J. Neurosci. 16:3265.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MAP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 157130, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Microtubule-associated protein 2 (MAP2, AccessionNP_(—)114034.1) is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MAP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3835, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein 2 (MAP2, Accession NP_(—)114034.1), agene which may act in stabilizing microtubules againstdepolymerization.also seems to have a stiffening effect on microtubules.Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP2.

The function of MAP2 has been established by previous studies. For nervecells to develop their highly polarized form, appropriate structuralmolecules must be targeted to either axons or dendrites. This could beachieved by the synthesis of structural proteins in the cell body andtheir sorting to either axons or dendrites by specific transportmechanisms. For dendrites, an alternative possibility is that proteinscould be synthesized locally in the dendritic cytoplasm. This wouldallow regulation of the production of structural molecules in responseto local demand during dendritic development. The existence of dendriticpolyribosomes and the demonstration that newly synthesized RNA istransported into the dendrites of neurons differentiating in culturesupport the feasibility of dendritic protein synthesis. By in situhybridization with specific cDNA probes, Garner et al. (1988) showedthat mRNA for the dendrite- specific microtubule-associated protein MAP2was present in dendrites in the developing brain. By contrast, the mRNAfor tubulin (OMIM Ref. No. 191120), a protein present in both axons anddendrites, was localized exclusively in neuronal cell bodies

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MAP2.Marsden et al. (1996) produced transgenic mice that overexpressembryonic Map2 (referred to by them as MAP2c) without inducingdetectable effects on the morphology of neurons. The transgenic MAP2cwas present in dendrites but not in axons but transgenic MAP2c messengerRNA was limited to cell bodies. The authors concluded that dendriticlocalization of transgenic MAP2c protein was not the result of previoustransport of its mRNA but implies the existence of a protein-basedmechanism capable of sorting MAP2 protein isoforms

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MAP2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Garner, C. C.; Tucker, R. P.; Matus, A.: Selective localization ofmessenger RNA for cytoskeletal protein MAP2 in dendrites. Nature336:674-677, 1988; and

Marsden, K. M.; Doll, T.; Ferralli, J.; Botteri, F.; Matus, A.:Transgenic expression of embryonic MAP2 in adult mouse brain:implications for neuronal polarization. J. Neurosci. 16:3265.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MAP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 157130, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Methylcrotonoyl-coenzyme a carboxylase 1 (alpha) (MCCC1,Accession NP_(—)064551.2) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCCC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MCCC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCCC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16428, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition ofMethylcrotonoyl-coenzyme a carboxylase 1 (alpha) (MCCC1, AccessionNP_(—)064551.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MCCC1.

MDS024 (Accession NP_(—)068592.1) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MDS024 BINDING SITE1 and MDS024 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby MDS024, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDS024 BINDING SITE1 andMDS024 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10207 and SEQ ID:7227respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of MDS024 (AccessionNP_(—)068592.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MDS024.

MGC34079 (Accession NP_(—)689688.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34079 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34079,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34079 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13369, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of MGC34079(Accession NP_(—)689688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34079.

MGC48998 (Accession NP_(—)848645.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC48998 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC48998,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC48998 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of MGC48998(Accession NP_(—)848645.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC48998.

Neuronal pentraxin i (NPTX1, Accession NP_(—)002513.1) is another GAM100target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPTX1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NPTX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NPTX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9030, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Neuronal pentraxini (NPTX1, Accession NP_(—)002513.1), a gene which may be involved insynaptic uptake of extracellular material and is very strongly similarto rat NP1. Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NPTX1.

The function of NPTX1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM48.2. Nucleoporin 214 kda(NUP214, Accession NP_(—)005076.2) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NUP214 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by NUP214, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUP214BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18578, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoporin 214kda (NUP214, Accession NP_(—)005076.2), a gene which mediatesnucleocytoplasmic transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NUP214.

The function of NUP214 has been established by previous studies. The CANgene on human 9q34 forms a fusion gene with the DEK (OMIM Ref. No.125264) gene at 6p23 in a subset of acute myeloid leukemia (acutenonlymphocytic leukemia) carrying a t(6;9)(p23;q34) translocation. VonLindern et al. (1990) estimated that the CAN gene lies 360 kb distal toABL (OMIM Ref. No. 189980). The breakpoints in the translocations wereclustered in an 8-kb intron of a gene encoding a 7.5-kb transcript. Thegene was called Cain (symbol, CAN), presumably for ‘cancer intron onnine.’ The gene measured more than 65 kb and was transcribed 5-primecentromeric- to -3-prime telomeric on the chromosome. It is the 3-primeportion of the CAN gene that participates in the fusion gene in theleukemogenic translocation t(6;9).

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NUP214.Van Deursen et al. (1996) created Can-/- knockout mice by targeteddisruption and embryonic stem (ES) cell technology. No Can-/- knockoutmice were identified in heterozygous crosses, demonstrating that Can isessential for embryonic development. Lethality occurs between 4.0-4.5days postcoitum, after the depletion of maternal Can sources. HomozygousCan-/-ES cells are not viable. In 3.5-day- old mutant embryos, culturedin vitro, progressive depletion of Can leads to cell cycle arrest in G2phase, and eventually to blastocele collapse, impaired NLS- mediatedprotein uptake, and nuclear accumulation of polyadenylated RNA. Thedefective Can-depleted embryos did not display any gross morphologicabnormalities of the nuclear envelope or nuclear pore complex (NPC). Theresults suggested to the authors that Can is critical to cell cycleprogression and required for both nuclear protein import and mRNAexport.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NUP214 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

van Deursen, J.; Boer, J.; Kasper, L.; Grosveld, G.: G(2) arrest andimpaired nucleocytoplasmic transport in mouse embryos lacking theproto - oncogene CAN/Nup214. EMBO J. 15:5574-5583, 1996; and

von Lindern, M.; Poustka, A.; Lehrach, H.; Grosveld, G.: The (6;9)chromosome translocation, associated with a specific subtype of acutenonlymphocytic leukemia, leads to aberrant tra.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NUP214 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 114350, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nucleoporin 214 kda (NUP214, Accession NP_(—)705906.1) isanother GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NUP214BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NUP214, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of NUP214 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18578, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoporin 214kda (NUP214, Accession NP_(—)705906.1), a gene which mediatesnucleocytoplasmic transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NUP214.

The function of NUP214 has been established by previous studies. The CANgene on human 9q34 forms a fusion gene with the DEK (OMIM Ref. No.125264) gene at 6p23 in a subset of acute myeloid leukemia (acutenonlymphocytic leukemia) carrying a t(6;9)(p23;q34) translocation. VonLindern et al. (1990) estimated that the CAN gene lies 360 kb distal toABL (OMIM Ref. No. 189980). The breakpoints in the translocations wereclustered in an 8-kb intron of a gene encoding a 7.5-kb transcript. Thegene was called Cain (symbol, CAN), presumably for ‘cancer intron onnine.’ The gene measured more than 65 kb and was transcribed 5-primecentromeric- to -3-prime telomeric on the chromosome. It is the 3-primeportion of the CAN gene that participates in the fusion gene in theleukemogenic translocation t(6;9).

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NUP214.Van Deursen et al. (1996) created Can-/- knockout mice by targeteddisruption and embryonic stem (ES) cell technology. No Can-/- knockoutmice were identified in heterozygous crosses, demonstrating that Can isessential for embryonic development. Lethality occurs between 4.0-4.5days postcoitum, after the depletion of maternal Can sources. HomozygousCan-/-ES cells are not viable. In 3.5-day- old mutant embryos, culturedin vitro, progressive depletion of Can leads to cell cycle arrest in G2phase, and eventually to blastocele collapse, impaired NLS- mediatedprotein uptake, and nuclear accumulation of polyadenylated RNA. Thedefective Can-depleted embryos did not display any gross morphologicabnormalities of the nuclear envelope or nuclear pore complex (NPC). Theresults suggested to the authors that Can is critical to cell cycleprogression and required for both nuclear protein import and mRNAexport.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NUP214 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

van Deursen, J.; Boer, J.; Kasper, L.; Grosveld, G.: G(2) arrest andimpaired nucleocytoplasmic transport in mouse embryos lacking theproto - oncogene CAN/Nup214. EMBO J. 15:5574-5583, 1996; and

von Lindern, M.; Poustka, A.; Lehrach, H.; Grosveld, G.: The (6;9)chromosome translocation, associated with a specific subtype of acutenonlymphocytic leukemia, leads to aberrant tra.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NUP214 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 114350, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nuclear transport factor 2-like export factor 2 (NXT2,Accession NP_(—)061168.2) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NXT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NXT2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NXT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14988, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear transportfactor 2-like export factor 2 (NXT2, Accession NP_(—)061168.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NXT2.

O-linked n-acetylglucosamine (glcnac) transferase(udp-n-acetylglucosamine:polypeptide-n-acetylglucosaminyl transferase)(OGT, Accession NP_(—)003596.1) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. OGT BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OGT, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OGT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19937, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of O-linkedn-acetylglucosamine (glcnac) transferase(udp-n-acetylglucosamine:polypeptide-n-acetylglucosaminyl transferase)(OGT, Accession NP_(—)003596.1), a gene which has a role in theglycosylation of nuclear and cytoplasmic proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OGT.

The function of OGT has been established by previous studies. O-linkedN- acetylglucosamine (O-GlcNAc) transferase (OGT) catalyzes the additionof a single N- acetylglucosamine in O-glycosidic linkage to serine orthreonine residues. Since both phosphorylation and glycosylation competefor similar serine or threonine residues, the 2 processes may competefor sites, or they may alter the substrate specificity of nearby sitesby steric or electrostatic effects (Lubas et al., 1997). Haltiwanger etal. (1992) purified rat liver OGT and determined that it has a molecularmass of 340 kD. They proposed that OGT exists as a heterotrimericcomplex with 2 subunits of 110 kD and 1 of 78 kD. However, using rabbitOGT, Lubas et al. (1997) analyzed the proteolytic fingerprint of bothpolypeptides and found that the 2 are related. They suggested that the78 kD band is a proteolytic product of the 110 kD polypeptide or theproduct of an alternative translation start site. Kreppel et al. (1997)cloned rat cDNAs encoding the 110-kD subunit. Immunofluorescence ofhuman cells expressing rat OGT indicated that OGT is present in both thenucleus and cytosol.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kreppel, L. K.; Blomberg, M. A.; Hart, G. W.: Dynamic glycosylation ofnuclear and cytosolic proteins: cloning and characterization of a uniqueO-GlcNAc transferase with multiple tetratricopeptide repeats. J. Biol.Chem. 272:9308-9315, 1997; and

Lubas, W. A.; Frank, D. W.; Krause, M.; Hanover, J. A.: O-linked GlcNActransferase is a conserved nucleocytoplasmic protein containingtetratricopeptide repeats. J. Biol. Chem. 272:9.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of OGT are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300255, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. P2RY12 (Accession NP_(—)073625.1) is another GAM100 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. P2RY12 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by P2RY12, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P2RY12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11851, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of P2RY12 (AccessionNP_(—)073625.1), a gene which couples to udp-glucose and other udp-sugarand therefore is associated with Platelet adp receptor defect.Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Platelet adp receptor defect, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with P2RY12.

The function of P2RY12 has been established by previous studies. Nurdenet al. (1995) studied a family with what may be a similar abnormality inthat ADP induced a small and rapidly reversible platelet aggregationeven at high doses. This was associated with a markedly reduced bindingof ADP to platelets and a failure of ADP to lower the content of cAMP ofplatelets preincubated with prostaglandin E1. Electron microscopy showedthat the ADP-induced aggregates of platelets in the proband werecomposed of loosely bound shape-changed platelets with few contactpoints. Thus, this receptor defect has had a direct influence on thecapacity of platelets to bind to each other in response to ADP. Theproband was a 61-year-old Caucasian man with a history of episodes ofexcessive bleeding. The first severe episode occurred at the age of 17when, after a minor accident, he developed a subretinal hemorrhage thatled to the loss of an eye. A second major episode occurred duringsurgery performed when he was 28 years old. The third episode occurredduring middle age when pulmonary bleeding led to hemoptysis. Otheraffected members of the family included a sister, an uncle who died as aresult of severe epistaxis, and his father, who died from bleeding aftera motor accident. The parents were cousins. There was no information onthe mother, who died during the proband's early childhood. Studies inthe sister appeared to indicate that she was similarly involved, whereasthe only offspring of the proband appeared normal. Despite theconsanguinity, the inheritance of the defect may be autosomal dominant.ADP mediates platelet aggregation through its action on 2 Gprotein-coupled receptor subtypes. The P2Y1 receptor (P2RY1; 601167)couples to Gq and mobilizes intracellular calcium ions to mediateplatelet shape change and aggregation. The second ADP receptor requiredfor aggregation, variously called P2YADP, P2YAC, P2YCy, or P2TAC, iscoupled to the inhibition of adenylyl cyclase through Gi. This receptoris the target of efficacious antithrombotic agents, such as ticlopidineand clopidogrel. To identify this Gi-linked platelet ADP receptor,Hollopeter et al. (2001) engineered Xenopus oocytes to allow thedetection of Gi-linked responses through a sensitive electrophysiologicassay. The human gene cloned, which the authors termed P2Y12, encodes aprotein of 342 amino acids that contains 4 extracellular cysteineresidues. Northern blot analysis detected abundant P2Y12 expression inhuman platelets, with lower expression in brain. The predominanttranscript of 2.4 kb was absent from all other tissues examined,including peripheral blood leukocytes. A fainter species ofapproximately 4.5 kb was also detected in platelet and brain, whereas aprominent band of approximately 1.0 kb was observed only in plateletRNA. Within the brain, the 2.4-kb species was observed in numeroussubregions, including the amygdala, caudate nucleus, corpus callosum,hippocampus, substantia nigra, and thalamus. In situ hybridizationsuggested a glial expression pattern.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nurden, P.; Savi, P.; Heilmann, E.; Bihour, C.; Herbert, J.-M.;Maffrand, J.-P.; Nurden, A.: An inherited bleeding disorder linked to adefective interaction between ADP and its receptor on platelets: itsinfluence on glycoprotein IIb-IIIa complex function. J. Clin. Invest.95:1612-1622, 1995; and

Hollopeter, G.; Jantzen, H.-M.; Vincent, D.; Li, G.; England, L.;Ramakrishnan, V.; Yang, R.-B.; Nurden, P.; Nurden, A.; Julius, D.;Conley, P. B.: Identification of the platelet ADP re.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of P2RY12 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600515, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. P2RY12 (Accession NP_(—)795345.1) is another GAM100 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. P2RY12 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by P2RY12, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P2RY12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11851, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of P2RY12 (AccessionNP_(—)795345.1), a gene which couples to udp-glucose and other udp-sugarand therefore is associated with Platelet adp receptor defect.Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Platelet adp receptor defect, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with P2RY12.

The function of P2RY12 has been established by previous studies. Nurdenet al. (1995) studied a family with what may be a similar abnormality inthat ADP induced a small and rapidly reversible platelet aggregationeven at high doses. This was associated with a markedly reduced bindingof ADP to platelets and a failure of ADP to lower the content of cAMP ofplatelets preincubated with prostaglandin E1. Electron microscopy showedthat the ADP-induced aggregates of platelets in the proband werecomposed of loosely bound shape-changed platelets with few contactpoints. Thus, this receptor defect has had a direct influence on thecapacity of platelets to bind to each other in response to ADP. Theproband was a 61-year-old Caucasian man with a history of episodes ofexcessive bleeding. The first severe episode occurred at the age of 17when, after a minor accident, he developed a subretinal hemorrhage thatled to the loss of an eye. A second major episode occurred duringsurgery performed when he was 28 years old. The third episode occurredduring middle age when pulmonary bleeding led to hemoptysis. Otheraffected members of the family included a sister, an uncle who died as aresult of severe epistaxis, and his father, who died from bleeding aftera motor accident. The parents were cousins. There was no information onthe mother, who died during the proband's early childhood. Studies inthe sister appeared to indicate that she was similarly involved, whereasthe only offspring of the proband appeared normal. Despite theconsanguinity, the inheritance of the defect may be autosomal dominant.ADP mediates platelet aggregation through its action on 2 Gprotein-coupled receptor subtypes. The P2Y1 receptor (P2RY1; 601167)couples to Gq and mobilizes intracellular calcium ions to mediateplatelet shape change and aggregation. The second ADP receptor requiredfor aggregation, variously called P2YADP, P2YAC, P2YCy, or P2TAC, iscoupled to the inhibition of adenylyl cyclase through Gi. This receptoris the target of efficacious antithrombotic agents, such as ticlopidineand clopidogrel. To identify this Gi-linked platelet ADP receptor,Hollopeter et al. (2001) engineered Xenopus oocytes to allow thedetection of Gi-linked responses through a sensitive electrophysiologicassay. The human gene cloned, which the authors termed P2Y12, encodes aprotein of 342 amino acids that contains 4 extracellular cysteineresidues. Northern blot analysis detected abundant P2Y12 expression inhuman platelets, with lower expression in brain. The predominanttranscript of 2.4 kb was absent from all other tissues examined,including peripheral blood leukocytes. A fainter species ofapproximately 4.5 kb was also detected in platelet and brain, whereas aprominent band of approximately 1.0 kb was observed only in plateletRNA. Within the brain, the 2.4-kb species was observed in numeroussubregions, including the amygdala, caudate nucleus, corpus callosum,hippocampus, substantia nigra, and thalamus. In situ hybridizationsuggested a glial expression pattern.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nurden, P.; Savi, P.; Heilmann, E.; Bihour, C.; Herbert, J.-M.;Maffrand, J.-P.; Nurden, A.: An inherited bleeding disorder linked to adefective interaction between ADP and its receptor on platelets: itsinfluence on glycoprotein IIb-IIIa complex function. J. Clin. Invest.95:1612-1622, 1995; and

Hollopeter, G.; Jantzen, H.-M.; Vincent, D.; Li, G.; England, L.;Ramakrishnan, V.; Yang, R.-B.; Nurden, P.; Nurden, A.; Julius, D.;Conley, P. B.: Identification of the platelet ADP re.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of P2RY12 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600515, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Paired basic amino acid cleaving system 4 (PACE4, AccessionNP_(—)612192.1) is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PACE4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PACE4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PACE4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6407, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Paired basic aminoacid cleaving system 4 (PACE4, Accession NP_(—)612192.1), a gene whichprocesses hormone precursors by cleaving paired basic amino acids.Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PACE4.

The function of PACE4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM31.1. Paired basic amino acidcleaving system 4 (PACE4, Accession NP_(—)002561.1) is another GAM100target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PACE4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PACE4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PACE4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6407, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Paired basic aminoacid cleaving system 4 (PACE4, Accession NP_(—)002561.1), a gene whichprocesses hormone precursors by cleaving paired basic amino acids.Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PACE4.

The function of PACE4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM31.1. Poly(a)-specificribonuclease (deadenylation nuclease) (PARN, Accession NP_(—)002573.1)is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PARNBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PARN, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPARN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12302, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Poly(a)-specificribonuclease (deadenylation nuclease) (PARN, Accession NP_(—)002573.1),a gene which degrades mRNA poly(A) tails during oocyte maturation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PARN.

The function of PARN has been established by previous studies.Exonucleolytic degradation of the poly(A) tail is often the first stepin the decay of eukaryotic mRNAs. Korner and Wahle (1997) purified theenzyme for deadenylation, PARN, which they named DAN, from calf thymus.Korner et al. (1998) partially sequenced the bovine PARN protein. Bysearching an EST database with the bovine PARN peptide sequences, theyidentified a human PARN EST encoding a deduced 639-amino acid protein.The calculated molecular mass of human PARN is 73.5 kD, which was themass of recombinant PARN expressed in E. coli. The human PARN proteinshows sequence similarity to the RNase D family of 3-prime exonucleases,which includes E. coli polymerase I. PARN is a 3-prime exonuclease thatprefers poly(A) as the substrate. In an in vitro assay, PARN activitywas partially inhibited by PAB1 (OMIM Ref. No. 604679), resulting inphased shortening of the poly(A) tail of the polyadenylated RNAsubstrate. The PARN protein is located in both the nucleus and thecytoplasm. It is not stably associated with polysomes or ribosomalsubunits. Northern blot analysis detected a 3.1-kb PARN transcript inHeLa cell extracts. The authors noted that the PARN gene is widelyexpressed. Korner et al. (1998) noted that the PARN gene maps tochromosome 16.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Korner, C. G.; Wahle, E.: Poly(A) tail shortening by a mammalianpoly(A)-specific 3-prime-exoribonuclease. J. Biol. Chem.272:10448-10456, 1997; and

Korner, C. G.; Wormington, M.; Muckenthaler, M.; Schneider, S.; Dehlin,E.; Wahle, E.: The deadenylating nuclease (DAN) is involved in poly(A)tail removal during the meiotic maturation.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PARN arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604212, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PHF11 (Accession NP_(—)057203.1) is another GAM100 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PHF11 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPHF11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PHF11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:608, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of PHF11 (AccessionNP_(—)057203.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PHF11.

Protein kinase, dna-activated, catalytic polypeptide (PRKDC, AccessionNP_008835.5) is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRKDC BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRKDC, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PRKDC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9408, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,dna-activated, catalytic polypeptide (PRKDC, Accession NP_(—)008835.5),a gene which is a novel member of the protein (PKC) gene family.Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PRKDC.

The function of PRKDC has been established by previous studies.DNA-dependent protein kinase is a nuclear protein serine/threoninekinase present in a wide variety of eukaryotic species. One of itsconspicuous features is that it must be bound to DNA to express itscatalytic properties. It can be fractionated into 2 components: one is alarge polypeptide corresponding to the catalytic subunit. On its own,the catalytic subunit of DNA-PK is inactive and relies on the otherDNA-PK component to direct it to the DNA and trigger its kinaseactivity. The second component is the autoimmune antigen Ku (OMIM Ref.No. 152690), which is encoded by a gene, G22P1, located on chromosome22q. One physiologic function for DNA-PK may be to modulatetranscription, since it has been shown to phosphorylate severaltranscription factors in vitro (Anderson and Lees-Miller, 1992). Also,purified human DNA-PK has been reported to inhibit RNA polymerase Itranscription in a purified mouse in vitro system (Kuhn et al., 1995)and in a partially purified Xenopus laevis cell extract (Labhart, 1995),although DNA-PK did not similarly inhibit transcription by RNApolymerases II or III (Labhart, 1995). Hartley et al. (1995) noted thatDNA- PK activation requires DNA double-stranded breaks for otherdiscontinuities in the DNA double helix, owing to the fact that Ku bindsspecifically to these structures. This suggests that DNA-PK may functionin vivo by recognizing DNA ends at sites of DNA damage or that occur asrecombination intermediates. Indeed, cells defective in DNA-PKcomponents are hypersensitive to killing by ionizing radiation owing toan inability to repair double-stranded breaks effectively. Cellsdefective in either Ku or DNA-PK catalytic subunit are also unable toperform V(D)J recombination, the site-specific recombination processthat takes place in developing B and T lymphocytes to generate thevariable regions of immunoglobulin and T cell receptor genes. In theabsence of DNA- PK function, V(D)J recombination intermediates areunable to be processed and ligated. In mammalian cells, abrogation oftelomeric repeat-binding factor TRF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 602027) or DNA-PKactivity causes end- to - end chromosomal fusion, thus establishing acentral role for these proteins in telomere function. Bailey et al.(2001) demonstrated that TRF2-mediated end-capping occurs after telomerereplication. The postreplicative requirement for TRF2 and DNA-PKcatalytic subunit is confined to only half of the telomeres, namely,those that were produced by leading-strand DNA synthesis. Bailey et al.(2001) concluded that their results demonstrate a crucial difference inpostreplicative processing of telomeres that is linked to their mode ofreplication. Ma et al. (2002) reported that the Artemis protein (OMIMRef. No. 605988) forms a complex with PRKDS in the absence of DNA. Thepurified Artemis protein alone possesses single-strand-specific 5-prime-to -3-prime exonuclease activity. Upon complex formation, PRKDSphosphorylates Artemis, and Artemis acquires endonucleolytic activity on5-prime and 3- prime overhangs, as well as hairpins. The Artemis-PRKDScomplex can open hairpins generated by the RAG (see OMIM Ref. No.179615) complex. Thus, PRKDC regulates Artemis by both phosphorylationand complex formation to permit enzymatic activities that are criticalfor the hairpin-opening step of V(D)J recombination and for the 5-primeand 3-prime overhang processing in nonhomologous DNA end joining.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bailey, S. M.; Cornforth, M. N.; Kurimasa, A.; Chen, D. J.; Goodwin, E.H.: Strand- specific postreplicative processing of mammalian telomeres.Science 293:2462-2465, 2001; and

Ma, Y.; Pannicke, U.; Schwarz, K.; Lieber, M. R.: Hairpin opening andoverhang processing by an Artemis/DNA-dependent protein kinase complexin nonhomologous end joining and V(D)J rec.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PRKDC arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600899, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (prostaglandin g/hsynthase and cyclooxygenase) (PTGS2, Accession NP_(—)000954.1) isanother GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGS2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PTGS2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGS2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10794, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition ofProstaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS2, Accession NP_(—)000954.1), a gene which may havea role as a major mediator of inflammation and/or a role for prostanoidsignaling in activity-dependent plasticity. and therefore may beassociated with Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTGS2.

The function of PTGS2 has been established by previous studies.Inflammation causes the induction of COX2, leading to the release ofprostanoids, which sensitize peripheral nociceptor terminals and producelocalized pain hypersensitivity. Peripheral inflammation also generatespain hypersensitivity in neighboring uninjured tissue, because of theincreased neuronal excitability in the spinal cord, and a syndromecomprising diffuse muscle and joint pain, fever, lethargy, and anorexia.Samad et al. (2001) showed that COX2 may be involved in central nervoussystem (CNS) responses, by finding a widespread induction of COX2expression in spinal cord neurons and in other regions of the CNS,elevating prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) levels in the cerebrospinal fluid. Themajor inducer of central COX2 upregulation is IL1-beta in the CNS, andas basal phospholipase A2 (see OMIM Ref. No. 600522) activity in the CNSdoes not change with peripheral inflammation, COX2 levels must regulatecentral prostanoid production. In the rat, intraspinal administration ofan interleukin-converting enzyme or COX2 inhibitor decreasedinflammation-induced central PGE2 levels and mechanical hyperalgesia.Thus, Samad et al. (2001) concluded that preventing central prostanoidproduction by inhibiting the IL1-beta-mediated induction of COX2 inneurons or by inhibiting central COX2 activity reduces centrallygenerated inflammatory pain hypersensitivity.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PTGS2.Morham et al. (1995) noted that cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) is induced athigh levels in migratory and other responding cells by proinflammatorystimuli. COX2 is generally considered to be a mediator of inflammation.Its isoform, COX1, is constitutively expressed in most tissues and isthought to mediate ‘housekeeping’ functions. These 2 enzymes aretherapeutic targets of the widely used nonsteroidal antiinflammatorydrugs (OMIM Ref. No. NSAIDs). To investigate further the differentphysiologic roles of these isoforms, Morham et al. (1995) usedhomologous recombination to disrupt the mouse gene encoding COX2(Ptgs2). Mice lacking COX2 were found to have normal inflammatoryresponses to treatments with tetradecanoyl phorbol acetate orarachidonic acid. However, they developed severe nephropathy and weresusceptible to peritonitis.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PTGS2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Morham, S. G.; Langenbach, R.; Loftin, C. D.; Tiano, H. F.; Vouloumanos,N.; Jennette, J. C.; Mahler, J. F.; Kluckman, K. D.; Ledford, A.; Lee,C. A.; Smithies, O.: Prostaglandin synthase 2 gene disruption causessevere renal pathology in the mouse. Cell 83:473-482, 1995; and

Samad, T. A.; Moore, K. A.; Sapirstein, A.; Billet, S.; Allchorne, A.;Poole, S.; Bonventre, J. V.; Woolf, C. J.: Interleukin-1-beta-mediatedinduction of Cox- 2 in the CNS contributes.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PTGS2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600262, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Rab27a, member ras oncogene family (RAB27A, AccessionNP_(—)004571.2) is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RAB27A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAB27A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAB27A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10792, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Rab27a, member rasoncogene family (RAB27A, Accession NP_(—)004571.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB27A.

Ran binding protein 2-like 1 (RANBP2L1, Accession NP_(—)005045.1) isanother GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RANBP2L1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RANBP2L1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RANBP2L1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3869, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Ran bindingprotein 2-like 1 (RANBP2L1, Accession NP_(—)005045.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RANBP2L1.

Retinoblastoma binding protein 1 (RBBP1, Accession NP_(—)075377.1) isanother GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBBP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RBBP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RBBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15909, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 1 (RBBP1, Accession NP_(—)075377.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP1.

Retinoblastoma binding protein 1 (RBBP1, Accession NP_(—)075376.1) isanother GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBBP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RBBP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RBBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15909, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 1 (RBBP1, Accession NP_(—)075376.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP1.

Retinoblastoma binding protein 1 (RBBP1, Accession NP_(—)002883.2) isanother GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBBP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RBBP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RBBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15909, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 1 (RBBP1, Accession NP_(—)002883.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP1.

Selectin e (endothelial adhesion molecule 1) (SELE, AccessionNP_(—)000441.1) is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SELE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SELE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SELE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5666, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Selectin e(endothelial adhesion molecule 1) (SELE, Accession NP_(—)000441.1), agene which expressed on cytokine induced endothelial cells and mediatestheir binding to leukocytes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SELE.

The function of SELE has been established by previous studies. Zheng etal. (2001) examined whether a polymorphism in the SELE gene, due to a G-to - T mutation (98G-T) in the untranslated region of exon 2, wasrelated to premature coronary artery disease (CAD). Both lipid andnonlipid risk factors, including the ser128- to - arg substitutionstudied by Wenzel et al. (1994), were also assessed. The frequency ofthe 98G-T mutation was found to be significantly increased among malepatients under 45 years of age and female patients under 55 years ofage. After controlling for other CAD risk factors by multiple logisticanalysis, the 98G-T mutation was still a significant predictor ofpremature CAD. The glaucomas are a group of optic neuropathiescomprising the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.Elevated intraocular pressure due to a reduction in normal aqueousoutflow is a major causal risk factor. Wang et al. (2001) found thatELAM1, the earliest marker for the atherosclerotic plaque in thevasculature, was consistently present on trabecular meshwork cells inthe outflow pathways of eyes with glaucomas of diverse etiology. Theydetermined expression of ELAM1 to be controlled by activation of aninterleukin-1 (see OMIM Ref. No. 147760) autocrine feedback loop throughtranscription factor NK-kappa-B (see OMIM Ref. No. 164011), and activityof this signaling pathway was shown to protect trabecular meshwork cellsagainst oxidative stress. Wang et al. (2001) concluded that theirfindings characterized a protective stress response specific to theeye's aqueous outflow pathways and provided the first known diagnosticindicator of glaucomatous trabecular meshwork cells. They furtherindicated that common mechanisms contribute to the pathophysiology ofthe glaucomas and vascular diseases.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wang, N.; Chintala, S. K.; Fini, M. E.; Schuman, J. S.: Activation of atissue- specific stress response in the aqueous outflow pathway of theeye defines the glaucoma disease phenotype. Nature Med. 7:304-309, 2001;and

Zheng, F.; Chevalier, J. A.; Zhang, L. Q.; Virgil, D.; y, S. Q.;Kwiterovich, P. O.: An HphI polymorphism in the E-selectin gene isassociated with premature coronary artery diseas.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SELE arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 131210, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. SERPINA11 (Accession NP_(—)783866.1) is another GAM100 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERPINA11 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySERPINA11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERPINA11 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8073, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of SERPINA11(Accession NP_(—)783866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SERPINA11.

Serine (or cysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 7(SERPINB7, Accession NP_(—)003775.1) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SERPINB7 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SERPINB7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERPINB7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18333, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Serine (orcysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 7 (SERPINB7,Accession NP_(—)003775.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SERPINB7.

Sh3-domain grb2-like endophilin b1 (SH3GLB1, Accession NP_(—)057093.1)is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3GLB1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SH3GLB1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SH3GLB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19111, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domaingrb2-like endophilin b1 (SH3GLB1, Accession NP_(—)057093.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SH3GLB1.

Seven in absentia homolog 1 (drosophila) (SIAH1, AccessionNP_(—)003022.1) is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SIAH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SIAH1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SIAH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6318, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Seven in absentiahomolog 1 (drosophila) (SIAH1, Accession NP_(—)003022.1), a gene whichmediates a beta-catenin degradation pathway linking p53 activation tocell cycle control. Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAH1.

The function of SIAH1 has been established by previous studies. Hu etal. (1997) found that SIAH1 and SIAH2 are expressed in many normal andneoplastic tissues, and only subtle differences in their expression werenoted. However, 1 of 3 murine homologs, Siah1b, was strongly induced infibroblasts undergoing apoptotic cell death. While a previous studysuggested that sina is a nuclear protein, epitope-labeled sina and SIAH1proteins were found in the cytoplasm of Drosophila and mammalian cells.Their substantial evolutionary conservation, role in specifying cellfate, and activation in apoptotic cells suggested that the SIAH proteinshave important roles in vertebrate development. Furthermore, given therole of sina in Drosophila photoreceptor development, SIAH2 wasconsidered a candidate for the Usher syndrome type 3 (OMIM Ref. No.276902) gene, which maps to 3q21-q25. Liu et al. (2001) found that SIAH1interacts with the C terminus of the adenomatous polyposis coli protein(APC; 175100) and promotes degradation of beta-catenin in mammaliancells. The ability of SIAH1 to downregulate beta-catenin signaling wasalso demonstrated by hypodorsalization of Xenopus embryos. Unexpectedly,degradation of beta-catenin by SIAH1 was independent of glycogensynthase kinase 3-beta (OMIM Ref. No. 605004)-mediated phosphorylationand did not require the F-box protein BTRC (OMIM Ref. No. 603482). Theseresults indicated that APC and SIAH1 mediate a beta-catenin degradationpathway linking p53 activation to cell cycle control.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hu, G.; Chung, Y.-L.; Glover, T.; Valentine, V.; Look, A T.; Fearon, E.R.: Characterization of human homologs of the Drosophila seven inabsentia (sina) gene. Genomics 46:103-111, 1997; and

Liu, J.; Stevens, J.; Rote, C. A.; Yost, H. J.; Hu, Y.; Neufeld, K. L.;White, R. L.; Matsunami, N.: Siah-1 mediates a novel beta-catenindegradation pathway linking p53 to the adenomatou.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SIAH1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602212, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 26, member 4 (SLC26A4, AccessionNP_(—)000432.1) is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC26A4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC26A4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC26A4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:851, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 26, member 4 (SLC26A4, Accession NP_(—)000432.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC26A4.

ST18 (Accession NP_(—)055497.1) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ST18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ST18, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ST18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12777, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of ST18 (AccessionNP_(—)055497.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ST18.

Stomatin (STOM, Accession NP_(—)004090.3) is another GAM100 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. STOM BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STOM,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STOM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4767, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Stomatin (STOM,Accession NP_(—)004090.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STOM.

Syntaxin 3a (STX3A, Accession NP_(—)004168.1) is another GAM100 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STX3A BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTX3A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STX3A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8245, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Syntaxin 3a(STX3A, Accession NP_(—)004168.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with STX3A.

Surfeit 6 (SURF6, Accession NP_(—)006744.2) is another GAM100 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SURF6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySURF6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SURF6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11475, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Surfeit 6 (SURF6,Accession NP_(—)006744.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SURF6.

SV2B (Accession NP_(—)055663.1) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SV2B BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SV2B, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SV2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2730, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of SV2B (AccessionNP_(—)055663.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SV2B.

T-complex 10 (mouse) (TCP10, Accession NP_(—)004601.1) is another GAM100target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCP10 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TCP10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TCP10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of T-complex 10(mouse) (TCP10, Accession NP_(—)004601.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TCP10.

Transforming growth factor, alpha (TGFA, Accession NP_(—)003227.1) isanother GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TGFA BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TGFA, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGFABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4927, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Transforminggrowth factor, alpha (TGFA, Accession NP_(—)003227.1), a gene which isable to bind to the egf receptor and to act synergistically with tgfbeta to promote anchorage- independent cell proliferation in soft agar.Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGFA.

The function of TGFA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Tumor necrosis factor(ligand) superfamily, member 15 (TNFSF15, Accession NP_(—)005109.2) isanother GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFSF15BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TNFSF15, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TNFSF15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1209, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor (ligand) superfamily, member 15 (TNFSF15, AccessionNP_(—)005109.2), a gene which acts as an autocrine factor to induceapoptosis in endothelial cells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFSF15.

The function of TNFSF15 has been established by previous studies. Zhaiet al. (1999) found that expression of a recombinant soluble form ofVEGI inhibited the growth of colon carcinomas in mice, and the tumorsexpressing the soluble VEGI had markedly reduced vascularization.Conditioned media from cells expressing soluble VEGI dramaticallyinhibited proliferation of bovine aortic endothelial cells. Zhai et al.(1999) concluded that VEGI is an angiogenesis inhibitor that functionsin part by directly inhibiting endothelial cell proliferation. Yue etal. (1999) reported that TL1 causes endothelial cell apoptosis viaactivation of the stress protein kinases SAPK/JNK (see OMIM Ref. No.601158) and p38 MAPK (see OMIM Ref. No. 600289) and the caspases,primarily caspase-3 (OMIM Ref. No. 600636). By functional analysis,Migone et al. (2002) showed that TL1A, but not TL1, induces nuclearfactor kappa-B (NFKB; OMIM Ref. No. 164011) activation in cellsexpressing DR3. Exposure of T lymphocytes, but not other cells, to TL1Aenhanced IL2 receptor-alpha (IL2RA; 147730) and IL2 receptor-beta(IL2RB; 146710) expression on these cells, increased proliferation inresponse to IL2 (OMIM Ref. No. 147680), and induced secretion of IFNGand granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GMCSF, or CSF2;138960), but not other cytokines, especially in the presence ofanti-CD28 (OMIM Ref. No. 186760) costimulation. Exposure of anerythroleukemic cell line (TF-1), but not activated T cells, to TL1Ainduced caspase activation and cell death, particularly when proteinsynthesis was inhibited. Migone et al. (2002) showed that treatment ofmice with recombinant TL1A strongly enhanced graft-versus-hostreactivity, consistent with DR3 being mainly expressed on activated Tcells.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Yue, T.-L.; Ni, J.; Romanic, A. M.; Gu, J.-L.; Keller, P.; Wang, C.;Kumar, S.; y, G.; Hart, T. K.; Wang, X.; Xia, Z.; DeWolf, W. E., Jr.;Feuerstein, G. Z.: TL1, a novel tumor necrosis factor-like cytokine,induces apoptosis in endothelial cells: involvement of activation ofstress protein kinases (stress-activated protein kinase and p38mitogen-activated protein kinase) and caspase-3-like protease. J. Biol.Chem. 274:1479-1486, 1999; and

Zhai, Y.; Ni, J.; Jiang, G.-W.; Lu, J.; Xing, L.; Lincoln, C.; Carter,K. C.; Janat, F.; Kozak, D.; Xu, S.; Rojas, L.; Aggarwal, B. B.; Ruben,S.; Li, L.-Y.; Gentz, R.; y, G.-L.: VEGI.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TNFSF15 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604052, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tripartite motif-containing 38 (TRIM38, AccessionNP_(—)006346.1) is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRIM38 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRIM38, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRIM38 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13589, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 38 (TRIM38, Accession NP_(—)006346.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM38.

Ubx domain containing 2 (UBXD2, Accession NP_(—)055422.1) is anotherGAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBXD2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by UBXD2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBXD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5517, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Ubx domaincontaining 2 (UBXD2, Accession NP_(—)055422.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UBXD2.

Ubiquitously transcribed tetratricopeptide repeat gene, y chromosome(UTY, Accession NP_(—)009056.2) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UTY BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UTY, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of UTY BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2880, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitouslytranscribed tetratricopeptide repeat gene, y chromosome (UTY, AccessionNP_009056.2), a gene which is an ubiquitous tetratricopeptide repeatprotein with unknown function. Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UTY.

The function of UTY has been established by previous studies. Greenfieldet al. (1996) described a mouse Y-linked gene, Uty, which is widelyexpressed and encodes a tetratricopeptide repeat (TPR) protein. TPRmotifs are found in a variety of functionally distinct proteins and arebelieved to mediate protein-protein interaction. The 5.5-kb Utytranscript encodes a 1,186 amino acid protein with 8 TPR motifs in its Nterminus. Greenfield et al. (1998) reported that the human UTY gene mapsto band 5C. This band is known to contain one or more genes functioningin spermatogenesis and a Y-specific growth gene. See 300128 for adescription of the X-linked homolog of UTY. Foresta et al. (2000)reported a complete sequence map of the AZFa region (see OMIM Ref. No.415000), the genomic structure of AZFa genes, and their deletionanalysis in 173 infertile men with well-defined spermatogenicalterations. Deletions were found in 9 patients: DBY (OMIM Ref. No.400010) alone was deleted in 6, DFFRY (USP9Y; 400005) only in 1, and 1each with USP9Y-DBY or DBY-UTY missing. No patients solely lacked UTY.Patients lacking DBY exhibited either Sertoli cell-only syndrome orsevere hypospermatogenesis. The authors suggested that DBY and USP9Yplay key roles in the spermatogenic process.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Greenfield, A.; Scott, D.; Pennisi, D.; Ehrmann, I.; Ellis, P.; Cooper,L.; Simpson, E.; Koopman, P.: An H-YDb epitope is encoded by a novelmouse Y chromosome gene. Nature Genet. 14:474-478, 1996; and

Foresta, C.; Ferlin, A.; Moro, E.: Deletion and expression analysis ofAZFa genes on the human Y chromosome revealed a major role for DBY inmale infertility. Hum. Molec. Genet. 9:1161-11.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UTY are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 400009, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Vacuolar protein sorting 26 (yeast) (VPS26, AccessionNP_(—)004887.2) is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VPS26 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VPS26, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of VPS26 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11671, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Vacuolar proteinsorting 26 (yeast) (VPS26, Accession NP_(—)004887.2), a gene which is asorting protein-ensures the proper delivery of organelle-specificproteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with VPS26.

The function of VPS26 has been established by previous studies. Haft etal. (2000) used yeast 2-hybrid assay, mutation analysis, and expressionin mammalian cells to define the binding interactions among VPS26 andother human orthologs of yeast vacuolar protein sorting proteins, VPS29(OMIM Ref. No. 606932), SNX1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601272), and VPS35 (OMIMRef. No. 606931). Their results are consistent with a model in whichVPS26 is bound to VPS35 in a multimeric complex. Haft et al. (2000)identified a discrete domain within VPS35 that interacts with VPS26. Gelfiltration chromatography of COS-7 cells showed that both recombinantand endogenous VPS proteins coelute as a 220- to 240-kD complex, and inthe absence of VPS35, neither VPS26 nor VPS29 is found in the complex.By database searching with the S. cerevisiae and mouse Vps26p/HB58/PEP8sequences as probe, Haft et al. (2000) identified a human VPS26 EST. Thededuced 327-amino acid protein was predicted to be a soluble protein.Northern blot analysis of multiple human tissues revealed ubiquitousexpression of a single transcript of about 3 kb. Highest expression wasfound in heart, skeletal muscle, kidney, liver, and placenta, with lowerexpression in brain, spleen, small intestine, and lung, and lowestexpression in colon, thymus, and leukocytes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Haft, C. R.; de la Luz Sierra, M.; Bafford, R.; Lesniak, M. A.; Barr, V.A.; Taylor, S. I.: Human orthologs of yeast vacuolar protein sortingproteins Vps26, 29, and 35: assembly into multimeric complexes. Molec.Biol. Cell 11:4105-4116, 2000; and

Mao, M.; Fu, G.; Wu, J.-S.; Zhang, Q.-H.; Zhou, J.; Kan, L.-X.; Huang,Q.-H.; He, K.-L.; Gu, B.-W.; Han, Z.-G.; Shen, Y.; Gu, J.; y, Y.-P.; Xu,S.-H.; Wang, Y.-X.; Chen, S.-J.; Chen.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of VPS26 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605506, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. WDFY3 (Accession NP_(—)055806.2) is another GAM100 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WDFY3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by WDFY3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WDFY3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17077, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of WDFY3 (AccessionNP_(—)055806.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WDFY3.

Zinc finger protein 91 homolog (mouse) (ZFP91, Accession NP_(—)444251.1)is another GAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP91BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP91, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP91 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2399,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 91 homolog (mouse) (ZFP91, Accession NP_(—)444251.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP91.

ZID (Accession NP_(—)006617.1) is another GAM100 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZID BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZID, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ZID BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19367, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of ZID (AccessionNP_(—)006617.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM100 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZID.

Zinc finger protein 75a (ZNF75A, Accession NP_(—)694573.1) is anotherGAM100 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF75A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF75A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF75ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6345, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM100 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:243.

Another function of GAM100 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 75a (ZNF75A, Accession NP_(—)694573.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM100 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF75A.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 101 (GAM101), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM101 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM101 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM101 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM101 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM101 gene encodes a GAM101 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM101 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM101 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:43, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM101 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM101 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM101 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM101 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM101 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:43, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM101folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM101 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM101 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM101 RNA is designated SEQID:302, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM101 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM101 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM101 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM101 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM101target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM101 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM101 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM101 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM101 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM101 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM101 target RNA into GAM101 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM101 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM101 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM101 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM101 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM101 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM101 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM101 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM101 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM101 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM101 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Karyopherin alpha 6 (importin alpha 7) (KPNA6, Accession NM_(—)012316.3)is a GAM101 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KPNA6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by KPNA6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KPNA6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17036, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM101 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:302.

A function of GAM101 is therefore inhibition of Karyopherin alpha 6(importin alpha 7) (KPNA6, Accession NM_(—)012316.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM101 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KPNA6.

REG-IV (Accession NM_(—)032044.1) is another GAM101 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. REG-IV BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by REG-IV,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of REG-IV BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12913, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM101 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:302.

Another function of GAM101 is therefore inhibition of REG-IV (AccessionNM_(—)032044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM101 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith REG-IV.

Serine/threonine kinase 38 (STK38, Accession NM_(—)007271.1) is anotherGAM101 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STK38 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by STK38, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STK38BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14993, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM101 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:302.

Another function of GAM101 is therefore inhibition of Serine/threoninekinase 38 (STK38, Accession NM_(—)007271.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM101 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with STK38.

Ubiquitin specific protease 29 (USP29, Accession NM_(—)020903.1) isanother GAM101 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USP29 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by USP29, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of USP29BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1408, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM101 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:302.

Another function of GAM101 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin specificprotease 29 (USP29, Accession NM_(—)020903.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM101 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with USP29.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 102 (GAM102), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM102 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM102 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM102 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM102 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM102 gene encodes a GAM102 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM102 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM102 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:15, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM102 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM102 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM102 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM102 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM102 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:15, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM102folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM102 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM102 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM102 RNA is designated SEQID:349, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM102 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM102 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM102 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM102 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM102target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM102 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM102 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM102 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM102 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM102 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM102 target RNA into GAM102 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM102 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM102 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM102 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM102 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM102 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM102 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM102 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM102 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM102 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM102 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

LOC137829 (Accession XM_(—)059923.2) is a GAM102 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC137829 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC137829,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC137829 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM102 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:349.

A function of GAM102 is therefore inhibition of LOC137829 (AccessionXM_(—)059923.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM102 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC137829.

Zinc finger protein 323 (ZNF323, Accession NM_(—)030899.2) is anotherGAM102 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF323 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF323, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF323BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8592, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM102 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:349.

Another function of GAM102 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 323 (ZNF323, Accession NM_(—)030899.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM102 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF323.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 103 (GAM103), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM103 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM103 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM103 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM103 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM103 gene encodes a GAM103 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM103 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM103 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:132, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM103 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM103 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM103 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM103 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM103 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:132, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM103folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM103 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM103 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM103 RNA is designated SEQID:276, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM103 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM103 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM103 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM103 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM103target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM103 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM103 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM103 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM103 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM103 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM103 target RNA into GAM103 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM103 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM103 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM103 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM103 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM103 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM103 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM103 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM103 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM103 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM103 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

FLJ13855 (Accession NM_(—)023079.2) is a GAM103 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ13855 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13855,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13855 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14225, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM103 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:276.

A function of GAM103 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13855 (AccessionNM_(—)023079.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM103 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13855.

Inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptor, type 3 (ITPR3, AccessionNM_(—)002224.1) is another GAM103 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ITPR3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITPR3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ITPR3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4198, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM103 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:276.

Another function of GAM103 is therefore inhibition of Inositol1,4,5-triphosphate receptor, type 3 (ITPR3, Accession NM_(—)002224.1), agene which may be responsible for calcium release from intracellularstores. Accordingly, utilities of GAM103 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ITPR3.

The function of ITPR3 has been established by previous studies. See147265. Ozcelik et al. (1991) found that a cDNA probe for ITPR3hybridized to DNA from hybrid cells containing human chromosome 6. Inone hybrid that carried 6pter-p21, in the absence of an intact copy ofthis chromosome, hybridization was observed, thus mapping the gene to6pter-p21. ITPR3 transduces many hormonal signals that regulateCa(2+)-dependent processes in the intestinal epithelium. Maranto (1994)described complete sequence of the ITPR3 polypeptide (2,671 aminoacids). Primary structure analysis indicated a pattern of conserved andvariable regions, characteristic of the particular gene family.Immunocytochemical localization in the intestine was determined.Yamamoto - Hino et al. (1994) likewise mapped the ITPR3 gene tochromosome 6, specifically to 6p21, by isotopic in situ hybridization.They showed that the type 3 receptor was present in all hematopoieticand lymphoma cell lines tested

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Maranto, A. R.: Primary structure, ligand binding, and localization ofthe human type 3 inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor expressed inintestinal epithelium. J. Biol. Chem. 269:1222-1230, 1994; and

Ozcelik, T.; Suedhof, T. C.; Francke, U.: The genes for inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptors 1 (ITPR1) and 3 (ITPR3) are localized on humanchromosomes 3p and 6pter-p21, respectively.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ITPR3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147267, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA1240 (Accession XM_(—)039676.3) is another GAM103 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1240 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIAA1240, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1240 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5226, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM103 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:276.

Another function of GAM103 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1240(Accession XM_(—)039676.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM103 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1240.

KIAA1719 (Accession XM_(—)042936.3) is another GAM103 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1719 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1719,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1719 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11994, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM103 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:276.

Another function of GAM103 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1719(Accession XM_(—)042936.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM103 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1719.

LOC199692 (Accession NM_(—)145295.1) is another GAM103 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199692 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199692, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199692 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM103 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:276.

Another function of GAM103 is therefore inhibition of LOC199692(Accession NM_(—)145295.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM103 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199692.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 104 (GAM104), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM104 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM104 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM104 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM104 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM104 gene encodes a GAM104 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM104 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM104 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:137, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM104 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM104 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM104 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM104 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM104 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:137, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM104folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM104 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA is designated SEQID:355, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM104 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM104 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM104target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM104 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM104 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM104 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM104 target RNA into GAM104 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM104 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM104 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM104 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM104 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM104 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM104 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM104 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM104 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

4-aminobutyrate aminotransferase (ABAT, Accession NP_(—)000654.1) is aGAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABAT BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ABAT, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABATBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8488, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

A function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of 4-aminobutyrateaminotransferase (ABAT, Accession NP_(—)000654.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ABAT.

V-abl abelson murine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 2 (arg,abelson-related gene) (ABL2, Accession NP_(—)009298.1) is another GAM104target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ABL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ABL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7728, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of V-abl abelsonmurine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 2 (arg, abelson-related gene)(ABL2, Accession NP_(—)009298.1), a gene which Cytoplasmic tyrosinekinase of the Abelson subfamily. and therefore may be associated withAcute myeloid leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Acute myeloid leukemia, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABL2.

The function of ABL2 has been established by previous studies. Kruh etal. (1986) identified a novel oncogene related to ABL (OMIM Ref. No.189980) in DNA sequences from human plasma. The new sequence, called ARGby the authors, was localized by in situ hybridization and somatic cellanalysis to human chromosome 1q24-q25. The detection of a novel 12-kbtranscript from this gene in human normal and tumor cells establishes itas a new member of the tyrosine kinase family that is closely related tobut distinct from ABL. A constitutional fragile site is located at1q24-q25. Seldin and Kruh (1989) mapped the mouse homolog (Abll) tochromosome 1 by analysis of segregation with other distal chromosome 1genetic polymorphisms in a panel of DNAs from interspecific backcrossmice. This defined a region of distal mouse chromosome 1 homologous withhuman chromosome 1q21-q32.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kruh, G. D.; King, C. R.; Kraus, M. H.; Popescu, N. C.; Amsbaugh, S. C.;McBride, W. O.; Aaronson, S. A.: A novel human gene closely related tothe abl proto - oncogene. Science 234:1545-1548, 1986; and

Seldin, M. F.; Kruh, G. D.: Mapping of Abll within a conserved linkagegroup on distal mouse chromosome 1 syntenic with human chromosome 1using an interspecific cross. Genomics 4:221.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ABL2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164690, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. V-abl abelson murine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 2 (arg,abelson-related gene) (ABL2, Accession NP_(—)005149.2) is another GAM104target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ABL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ABL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7728, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of V-abl abelsonmurine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 2 (arg, abelson-related gene)(ABL2, Accession NP_(—)005149.2), a gene which Cytoplasmic tyrosinekinase of the Abelson subfamily. and therefore may be associated withAcute myeloid leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Acute myeloid leukemia, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABL2.

The function of ABL2 has been established by previous studies. Kruh etal. (1986) identified a novel oncogene related to ABL (OMIM Ref. No.189980) in DNA sequences from human plasma. The new sequence, called ARGby the authors, was localized by in situ hybridization and somatic cellanalysis to human chromosome 1q24-q25. The detection of a novel 12-kbtranscript from this gene in human normal and tumor cells establishes itas a new member of the tyrosine kinase family that is closely related tobut distinct from ABL. A constitutional fragile site is located at1q24-q25. Seldin and Kruh (1989) mapped the mouse homolog (Abll) tochromosome 1 by analysis of segregation with other distal chromosome 1genetic polymorphisms in a panel of DNAs from interspecific backcrossmice. This defined a region of distal mouse chromosome 1 homologous withhuman chromosome 1q21-q32.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kruh, G. D.; King, C. R.; Kraus, M. H.; Popescu, N. C.; Amsbaugh, S. C.;McBride, W. O.; Aaronson, S. A.: A novel human gene closely related tothe abl proto - oncogene. Science 234:1545-1548, 1986; and

Seldin, M. F.; Kruh, G. D.: Mapping of Abll within a conserved linkagegroup on distal mouse chromosome 1 syntenic with human chromosome 1using an interspecific cross. Genomics 4:221.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ABL2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164690, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide 1 (pituitary)(ADCYAP1, Accession NP_(—)001108.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCYAP1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADCYAP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADCYAP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclaseactivating polypeptide 1 (pituitary) (ADCYAP1, Accession NP_001108.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ADCYAP1.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 2 (juvenile) chromosome region, candidate3 (ALS2CR3, Accession NP_(—)055864.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ALS2CR3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALS2CR3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALS2CR3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4241, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Amyotrophiclateral sclerosis 2 (juvenile) chromosome region, candidate 3 (ALS2CR3,Accession NP_(—)055864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ALS2CR3.

Aryl-hydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator 2 (ARNT2, AccessionNP_(—)055677.1) is another GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARNT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARNT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ARNT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7789, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Aryl-hydrocarbonreceptor nuclear translocator 2 (ARNT2, Accession NP_(—)055677.1), agene which specifically recognizes the xenobiotic response element(xre). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARNT2.

The function of ARNT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. BART1 (AccessionNP_(—)036238.1) is another GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BART1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BART1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BART1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2233, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of BART1 (AccessionNP_(—)036238.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BART1.

Hla-b associated transcript 1 (BAT1, Accession NP_(—)004631.1) isanother GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BAT1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BAT1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BAT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7126, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Hla-b associatedtranscript 1 (BAT1, Accession NP_(—)004631.1), a gene which associateswith the major histocompatibility complex, a negative regulator ofinflammation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BAT1.

The function of BAT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM48.2. Bromodomain adjacent tozinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, Accession NP_(—)038477.1) is anotherGAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BAZ2A BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BAZ2A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BAZ2ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6461, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Bromodomainadjacent to zinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, Accession NP_(—)038477.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BAZ2A.

Brca2 and cdkn1a interacting protein (BCCIP, Accession NP_057651.1) isanother GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCCIP BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BCCIP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BCCIP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18876, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Brca2 and cdkn1ainteracting protein (BCCIP, Accession NP_(—)057651.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BCCIP.

Baculoviral iap repeat-containing 5 (survivin) (BIRC5, AccessionNP_(—)001159.1) is another GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BIRC5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BIRC5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BIRC5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12241, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Baculoviral iaprepeat-containing 5 (survivin) (BIRC5, Accession NP_(—)001159.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BIRC5.

Complement component 5 receptor 1 (c5a ligand) (C5R1, AccessionNP_(—)001727.1) is another GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C5R1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C5R1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of C5R1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18094, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent 5 receptor 1 (c5a ligand) (C5R1, Accession NP_(—)001727.1), agene which has a nonredundant function and is required for mucosal hostcell defense in the lung and therefore may be associated with Asthma andpneumonia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Asthma and pneumonia, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with C5R1.

The function of C5R1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. Deleted in azoospermia(DAZ, Accession NP_(—)004072.1) is another GAM104 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DAZ BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDAZ, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DAZ BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2687, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Deleted inazoospermia (DAZ, Accession NP_(—)004072.1), a gene which may play arole in the germ- cell-specific patterns of RNA splicing and storage andtherefore may be associated with Male infertility. Accordingly,utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Maleinfertility, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DAZ.

The function of DAZ has been established by previous studies. Cooke etal. (1996) postulated that the DAZ gene product may play a role in thegerm-cell-specific patterns of RNA splicing and storage. They isolatedthe mouse homolog of DAZ and mapped it by fluorescence in situhybridization to chromosome 17 at position 25.6 cM. Cooke et al. (1996)reported that the predicted protein product of the mouse homolog ishighly homologous to that of the human gene. By RT-PCR analysis, theyestablished that transcripts occur only in mouse germ cells. Deletionsof the azoospermia factors on the Y chromosome long arm are an importantcause of male infertility, and they may involve germ cell-specific genesor ubiquitously expressed genes. Foresta et al. (2001) hypothesized thatmicrodeletions involving genes specifically expressed in germ cellsshould not alter Sertoli cell function. To examine this, they evaluatedthe testicular hormonal function in infertile patients affected bysevere testiculopathies with and without Yq microdeletions, withparticular emphasis on Sertoli cell function. They studied 102well-characterized infertile patients; 27 had Yq microdeletions, and 75were classified as idiopathic infertiles. Patients with Yqmicrodeletions had lower FSH (see OMIM Ref. No. 136530) and higherinhibin B (see OMIM Ref. No. 147290) plasma concentrations compared topatients without microdeletions, suggesting that Sertoli cell functionin Yq-deleted men is only partially altered. Furthermore, patients withdeletions involving germ cell-specific genes had higher concentrationsof inhibin B compared to patients with deletions of ubiquitouslyexpressed genes. The authors inferred that a specific alteration of germcells only partially influences Sertoli cell function. The hormonalstatus of patients without deletions suggested that in such cases thecause of the spermatogenic defect may have damaged both Sertoli and germcells. Inhibin B production in patients with Yq deletions was about 70%higher than in nondeleted patients, and the functional relationshipbetween FSH and inhibin B was normally preserved.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cooke, H. J.; Lee, M.; Kerr, S.; Ruggiu, M.: A murine homologue of thehuman DAZ gene is autosomal and expressed only in male and femalegonads. Hum. Molec. Genet. 5:513-516, 1996; and

Foresta, C.; Bertella, A.; Moro, E.; Roverato, A.; Merico, M.; Ferlin,A.: Sertoli cell function in infertile patients with and withoutmicrodeletions of the azoospermia factors on th.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DAZ are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 400003, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Deleted in azoospermia (DAZ, Accession XP_(—)088763.3) isanother GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DAZ BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DAZ, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DAZ BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2687, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Deleted inazoospermia (DAZ, Accession XP_(—)088763.3), a gene which may play arole in the germ- cell-specific patterns of RNA splicing and storage andtherefore may be associated with Male infertility. Accordingly,utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Maleinfertility, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DAZ.

The function of DAZ has been established by previous studies. Cooke etal. (1996) postulated that the DAZ gene product may play a role in thegerm-cell-specific patterns of RNA splicing and storage. They isolatedthe mouse homolog of DAZ and mapped it by fluorescence in situhybridization to chromosome 17 at position 25.6 cM. Cooke et al. (1996)reported that the predicted protein product of the mouse homolog ishighly homologous to that of the human gene. By RT-PCR analysis, theyestablished that transcripts occur only in mouse germ cells. Deletionsof the azoospermia factors on the Y chromosome long arm are an importantcause of male infertility, and they may involve germ cell-specific genesor ubiquitously expressed genes. Foresta et al. (2001) hypothesized thatmicrodeletions involving genes specifically expressed in germ cellsshould not alter Sertoli cell function. To examine this, they evaluatedthe testicular hormonal function in infertile patients affected bysevere testiculopathies with and without Yq microdeletions, withparticular emphasis on Sertoli cell function. They studied 102well-characterized infertile patients; 27 had Yq microdeletions, and 75were classified as idiopathic infertiles. Patients with Yqmicrodeletions had lower FSH (see OMIM Ref. No. 136530) and higherinhibin B (see OMIM Ref. No. 147290) plasma concentrations compared topatients without microdeletions, suggesting that Sertoli cell functionin Yq-deleted men is only partially altered. Furthermore, patients withdeletions involving germ cell-specific genes had higher concentrationsof inhibin B compared to patients with deletions of ubiquitouslyexpressed genes. The authors inferred that a specific alteration of germcells only partially influences Sertoli cell function. The hormonalstatus of patients without deletions suggested that in such cases thecause of the spermatogenic defect may have damaged both Sertoli and germcells. Inhibin B production in patients with Yq deletions was about 70%higher than in nondeleted patients, and the functional relationshipbetween FSH and inhibin B was normally preserved.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cooke, H. J.; Lee, M.; Kerr, S.; Ruggiu, M.: A murine homologue of thehuman DAZ gene is autosomal and expressed only in male and femalegonads. Hum. Molec. Genet. 5:513-516, 1996; and

Foresta, C.; Bertella, A.; Moro, E.; Roverato, A.; Merico, M.; Ferlin,A.: Sertoli cell function in infertile patients with and withoutmicrodeletions of the azoospermia factors on th.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DAZ are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 400003, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Deleted in azoospermia 2 (DAZ2, Accession NP_(—)065096.1) isanother GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DAZ2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DAZ2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DAZ2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2687, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Deleted inazoospermia 2 (DAZ2, Accession NP_(—)065096.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DAZ2.

Deleted in azoospermia 3 (DAZ3, Accession NP_(—)065097.1) is anotherGAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DAZ3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DAZ3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DAZ3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2687, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Deleted inazoospermia 3 (DAZ3, Accession NP_(—)065097.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DAZ3.

DKFZP566D1346 (Accession NP_(—)110443.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566D1346 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566D1346, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566D1346 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9349, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566D1346(Accession NP_(—)110443.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566D1346.

DKFZP586C1324 (Accession XP_(—)045876.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586C1324 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586C1324, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586C1324 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2243, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586C1324(Accession XP_(—)045876.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586C1324.

DKFZP586M0622 (Accession NP_(—)056398.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586M0622 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586M0622, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586M0622 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15334, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586M0622(Accession NP_(—)056398.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586M0622.

DKFZp761D112 (Accession NP_(—)115673.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761D112 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761D112, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761D112 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10890, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761D112(Accession NP_(—)115673.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761D112.

Endothelin 3 (EDN3, Accession NP_(—)000105.1) is another GAM104 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EDN3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byEDN3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EDN3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20067, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Endothelin 3(EDN3, Accession NP_(—)000105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EDN3.

Fatty-acid-coenzyme a ligase, long-chain 4 (FACL4, AccessionNP_(—)004449.1) is another GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FACL4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FACL4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FACL4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19125, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition ofFatty-acid-coenzyme a ligase, long-chain 4 (FACL4, AccessionNP_(—)004449.1) . Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FACL4.

Fatty-acid-coenzyme a ligase, long-chain 4 (FACL4, AccessionNP_(—)075266.1) is another GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FACL4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FACL4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FACL4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19125, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition ofFatty-acid-coenzyme a ligase, long-chain 4 (FACL4, AccessionNP_(—)075266.1) . Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FACL4.

FBXW8 (Accession NP_(—)699179.2) is another GAM104 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXW8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FBXW8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2739, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)699179.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW8.

FBXW8 (Accession NP_(—)036306.1) is another GAM104 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXW8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FBXW8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2739, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)036306.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW8.

FLJ10970 (Accession NP_(—)060756.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10970 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10970,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10970 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11476, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10970(Accession NP_(—)060756.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10970.

FLJ14825 (Accession NP_(—)116236.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14825 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14825,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14825 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14825(Accession NP_(—)116236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14825.

FLJ20445 (Accession NP_(—)060294.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20445 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20445,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20445 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18174, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20445(Accession NP_(—)060294.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20445.

FLJ23462 (Accession NP_(—)079119.2) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23462 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23462,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23462 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12718, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23462(Accession NP_(—)079119.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23462.

Forkhead box e2 (FOXE2, Accession NP_(—)036317.1) is another GAM104target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXE2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FOXE2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXE2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10393, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box e2(FOXE2, Accession NP_(—)036317.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FOXE2.

GALNT13 (Accession XP_(—)054951.3) is another GAM104 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GALNT13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GALNT13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GALNT13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3213, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of GALNT13 (AccessionXP_(—)054951.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GALNT13.

Golgi complex associated protein 1, 60 kda (GOCAP1, AccessionNP_(—)073572.2) is another GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GOCAP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GOCAP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GOCAP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19496, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Golgi complexassociated protein 1, 60 kda (GOCAP1, Accession NP_(—)073572.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GOCAP1.

Glutamate receptor, metabotropic 7 (GRM7, Accession NP_(—)000835.1) isanother GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRM7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GRM7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRM7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:862, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, metabotropic 7 (GRM7, Accession NP_(—)000835.1), a gene whichis mediated by a g-protein that inhibits adenylate cyclase activity.Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GRM7.

The function of GRM7 has been established by previous studies.L-glutamate, a major excitatory neurotransmitter, interacts with bothionotropic and metabotropic glutamate receptors. See mGluR3 (OMIM Ref.No. 601115). The metabotropic glutamate receptors (OMIM Ref. No.mGluRs), which are G protein-coupled receptors, have been divided into 3groups on the basis of sequence homology, putative signal transductionmechanisms, and pharmacologic properties. Group II and group III mGluRsare linked to the inhibition of the cyclic AMP cascade, but differ intheir agonist selectivities. Okamoto et al. (1994) isolated cDNAsencoding rat mGluR7. The predicted mGluR7 protein shares the structuralprofile of other mGluRs, with a signal peptide and a large extracellulardomain followed by 7 membrane- spanning domains. This receptor shows ahigh degree of similarity to the group III receptors mGluR4 (OMIM Ref.No. 604100) and mGluR6 (OMIM Ref. No. 604096) in terms of both aminoacid sequence and agonist selectivity. In situ hybridization to ratbrain tissues indicated that the mGluR7 gene is expressed widely, unlikemGluR4 and mGluR6. Wu et al. (1998) and Makoff et al. (1996) isolatedhuman brain cDNAs encoding mGluR7. They both reported that the predicted915-amino acid human protein is 99% identical to rat mGluR7. Wu et al.(1998) stated that the group III human receptors, mGluR7, mGluR4, andmGluR8 (OMIM Ref. No. 601116), share 67 to 70% protein sequencesimilarity with each other and 42 to 45% similarity with the group I andgroup II receptors. Using in situ hybridization, Makoff et al. (1996)determined that mGluR7 is expressed in many areas of the human brain,especially in the cerebral cortex, hippocampus, and cerebellum.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Okamoto, N.; Hori, S.; Akazawa, C.; Hayashi, Y.; Shigemoto, R.; Mizuno,N.; Nakanishi, S.: Molecular characterization of a new metabotropicglutamate receptor mGluR7 coupled to inhibitory cyclic AMP signaltransduction. J. Biol. Chem. 269:1231-1236, 1994; and

Wu, S.; Wright, R. A.; Rockey, P. K.; Burgett, S. G.; Arnold, J. S.;Rosteck, P. R., Jr.; Johnson, B. G.; Schoepp, D. D.; Belagaje, R. M.:Group III human metabotropic glutamate recept.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GRM7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604101, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. H17739 (Accession NP_(—)542403.1) is another GAM104 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. H17739 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byH17739, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H17739 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10958, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of H17739 (AccessionNP_(—)542403.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H17739.

Inhibitor of growth family, member 1 (ING1, Accession NP_005528.2) isanother GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ING1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ING1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ING1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15187, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Inhibitor ofgrowth family, member 1 (ING1, Accession NP_(—)005528.2), a gene whichacts as a potent growth regulator in normal and in established cells.and therefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma.Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Squamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ING1.

The function of ING1 has been established by previous studies.Garkavtsev et al. (1996) described a new strategy for the isolation oftumor suppressor genes. This strategy was based on subtractivehybridization followed by selection of transforming genetic suppressorelements. It was used to isolate a novel gene called ING1 which encodesa 33-kD protein (294 amino acids) that displays the characteristics of atumor suppressor gene. Garkavtsev et al. (1996) reported that expressionof high levels of transfected constructs of this gene inhibited growth,while chronic expression of antisense constructs promoted celltransformation. They observed reduced expression of ING1 in some breastcancer cell lines and mutation of ING1 in neuroblastoma cells.Garkavtsev et al. (1997) showed, using indirect immunofluorescence, thatthe p33(ING1) protein is located in the nucleus, which is consistentwith its proposed role as a growth regulator. By fluorescence in situhybridization, they localized the ING1 gene to 13q33-q34. Using theradiation hybrid mapping technique, Zeremski et al. (1997) mapped ING1to 13q34.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Garkavtsev, I.; Kazarov, A.; Gudkov, A.; Riabowol, K.: Suppression ofthe novel growth inhibitor p33(ING1) promotes neoplastic transformation.Nature Genet. 14:415-420, 1996. Note: Erratum: Nature Genet. 23:373only, 1999; and

Gunduz, M.; Ouchida, M.; Fukushima, K.; Hanafusa, H.; Etani, T.;Nishioka, S.; Nishizaki, K.; Shimizu, K.: Genomic structure of the humanING1 gene and tumor- specific mutations detected.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ING1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601566, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Jun d proto - oncogene (JUND, Accession NP_(—)005345.2) isanother GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. JUND BINDINGSITE1 and JUND BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by JUND, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of JUND BINDING SITE1 and JUND BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:3027 and SEQ ID:15023 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Jun d proto -oncogene (JUND, Accession NP_(—)005345.2), a gene which binds an ap-1site. Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with JUND.

The function of JUND has been established by previous studies. JUND isthe most broadly expressed member of the JUN family and the AP1transcription factor complex (see OMIM Ref. No. 165160). Weitzman et al.(2000) found that primary fibroblasts lacking murine Jund displayed p53(OMIM Ref. No. 191170)- dependent growth arrest, upregulated p19(ARF)(see OMIM Ref. No. 600160) expression, and premature senescence. Incontrast, immortalized cell lines lacking Jund showed increasedproliferation and higher cyclin D1 (CCND1; 168461) levels. Theseproperties were reminiscent of the effects of oncogenic RAS (OMIM Ref.No. 190020) expression on primary and established cell cultures.Furthermore, Jund -/- fibroblasts exhibited increased p53-dependentapoptosis upon ultraviolet irradiation and were sensitive to thecytotoxic effects of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF; 191160). Theantiapoptotic role of JUND was confirmed using an in vivo model ofTNF-mediated hepatitis. The authors proposed that JUND protects cellsfrom senescence, or apoptotic responses to stress stimuli, by acting asa modulator of the signaling pathways that link RAS to p53. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, Trask et al. (1993) assigned theJUND gene to 19p13.1-p12. Sullivan et al. (1999) found that the JUNDgene contains no introns and is located about 27 kb proximal to PDE4C(OMIM Ref. No. 600128).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sullivan, M.; Olsen, A. S.; Houslay, M. D.: Genomic organisation of thehuman cyclic AMP-specific phosphodiesterase PDE4C gene and itschromosomal localisation to 19p13.1, between RAB3A and JUND. Cell.Signal. 11:735- 742, 1999; and

Weitzman, J. B.; Fiette, L.; Matsuo, K.; Yaniv, M.: JunD protects cellsfrom p53-dependent senescence and apoptosis. Molec. Cell 6:1109-1119,2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of JUND arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 165162, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA1243 (Accession NP_(—)054767.1) is another GAM104 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1243 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIAA1243, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1243 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18193, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1243(Accession NP_(—)054767.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1243.

KIAA1456 (Accession XP_(—)040100.3) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1456 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13381, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1456(Accession XP_(—)040100.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1456.

KIAA1465 (Accession XP_(—)027396.4) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1465 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1465,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1465 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10494, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1465(Accession XP_(—)027396.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1465.

KIAA1486 (Accession XP_(—)041126.4) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1486 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1486,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1486 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19705, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1486(Accession XP_(—)041126.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1486.

KIAA1998 (Accession XP_(—)068710.3) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1998 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1998,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1998 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17442, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1998(Accession XP_(—)068710.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1998.

LOC114928 (Accession NP_(—)612446.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC114928 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC114928, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC114928 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of LOC114928(Accession NP_(—)612446.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC114928.

LOC143891 (Accession XP_(—)084661.3) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143891 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143891, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143891 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6237, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of LOC143891(Accession XP_(—)084661.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143891.

LOC158376 (Accession XP_(—)098934.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158376 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158376, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158376 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20082, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of LOC158376(Accession XP_(—)098934.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158376.

LOC282921 (Accession XP_(—)212571.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282921 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282921, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282921 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7126, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of LOC282921(Accession XP_(—)212571.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282921.

LOC282957 (Accession XP_(—)212619.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282957 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282957, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282957 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7126, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of LOC282957(Accession XP_(—)212619.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282957.

LOC282963 (Accession XP_(—)210834.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282963 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282963, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282963 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7981, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of LOC282963(Accession XP_(—)210834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282963.

LOC283678 (Accession XP_(—)211159.2) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283678 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283678, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283678 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2214, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of LOC283678(Accession XP_(—)211159.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283678.

LOC284892 (Accession XP_(—)211673.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284892 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284892, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284892 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of LOC284892(Accession XP_(—)211673.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284892.

LOC285837 (Accession XP_(—)209780.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285837 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285837, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285837 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7126, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of LOC285837(Accession XP_(—)209780.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285837.

LOC285952 (Accession XP_(—)209821.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285952 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285952, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285952 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3485, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of LOC285952(Accession XP_(—)209821.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285952.

LOC285953 (Accession XP_(—)209820.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285953 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285953, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285953 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14299, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of LOC285953(Accession XP_(—)209820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285953.

LOC338819 (Accession XP_(—)290216.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338819 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338819, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338819 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of LOC338819(Accession XP_(—)290216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338819.

LOC340628 (Accession XP_(—)291365.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340628 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340628, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340628 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2687, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of LOC340628(Accession XP_(—)291365.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340628.

LOC348480 (Accession XP_(—)302773.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348480 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348480, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348480 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6255, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of LOC348480(Accession XP_(—)302773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348480.

LOC348687 (Accession XP_(—)302853.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348687 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348687, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348687 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6408, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of LOC348687(Accession XP_(—)302853.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348687.

LOC51136 (Accession NP_(—)057209.2) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51136 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of LOC51136(Accession NP_(—)057209.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51136.

LoopADR (Accession NP_(—)113624.1) is another GAM104 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LoopADR BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LoopADR,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LoopADR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of LoopADR (AccessionNP_(—)113624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LoopADR.

MAPKBP1 (Accession XP_(—)031706.7) is another GAM104 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAPKBP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAPKBP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPKBP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12122, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of MAPKBP1 (AccessionXP_(—)031706.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPKBP1.

Meningioma (disrupted in balanced translocation) 1 (MN1, AccessionNP_(—)002421.2) is another GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MN1 BINDING SITE1 and MN1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by MN1, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MN1 BINDING SITE1 and MN1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:5008 and SEQ ID:11831 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Meningioma(disrupted in balanced translocation) 1 (MN1, Accession NP_(—)002421.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MN1.

Nucleosome assembly protein 1-like 1 (NAP1L1, Accession NP_(—)004528.1)is another GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NAP1L1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NAP1L1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of NAP1L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19810, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Nucleosomeassembly protein 1-like 1 (NAP1L1, Accession NP_(—)004528.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NAP1L1.

Nucleosome assembly protein 1-like 1 (NAP1L1, Accession NP_(—)631946.1)is another GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NAP1L1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NAP1L1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of NAP1L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19810, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Nucleosomeassembly protein 1-like 1 (NAP1L1, Accession NP_(—)631946.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NAP1L1.

Protocadherin beta 9 (PCDHB9, Accession NP_(—)061992.2) is anotherGAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB9 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PCDHB9, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB9BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5387, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin beta9 (PCDHB9, Accession NP_(—)061992.2), a gene which is a potentialcalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM104 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHB9.

The function of PCDHB9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Phospholipase c, delta4 (PLCD4, Accession NP_(—)116115.1) is another GAM104 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PLCD4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PLCD4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLCD4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Phospholipase c,delta 4 (PLCD4, Accession NP_(—)116115.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM104 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PLCD4.

PTD012 (Accession NP_(—)054758.2) is another GAM104 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PTD012 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTD012,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTD012 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10079, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of PTD012 (AccessionNP_(—)054758.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTD012.

Recombination activating gene 1 (RAG1, Accession NP_(—)000439.1) isanother GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAG1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAG1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18485, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Recombinationactivating gene 1 (RAG1, Accession NP_(—)000439.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAG1.

Sodium channel, voltage-gated, type v, alpha polypeptide (long(electrocardiographic) qt syndrome 3) (SCN5A, Accession NP_(—)000326.2)is another GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCN5ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SCN5A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSCN5A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19424, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Sodium channel,voltage-gated, type v, alpha polypeptide (long (electrocardiographic) qtsyndrome 3) (SCN5A, Accession NP_(—)000326.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM104 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SCN5A.

Splicing factor proline/glutamine rich (polypyrimidine tract bindingprotein associated) (SFPQ, Accession NP_(—)005057.1) is another GAM104target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFPQ BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SFPQ, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFPQ BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Splicing factorproline/glutamine rich (polypyrimidine tract binding protein associated)(SFPQ, Accession NP_(—)005057.1), a gene which binds intronicpolypyrimidine tracts. Accordingly, utilities of GAM104 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SFPQ.

The function of SFPQ and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM31.1. Testis expressedsequence 11 (TEX11, Accession NP_(—)112566.1) is another GAM104 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TEX11 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTEX11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TEX11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12751, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM104 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Testis expressedsequence 11 (TEX11, Accession NP_(—)112566.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM104 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TEX11.

Testis expressed sequence 14 (TEX14, Accession NP_(—)112562.1) isanother GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TEX14 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TEX14, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TEX14BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6837, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Testis expressedsequence 14 (TEX14, Accession NP_(—)112562.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM104 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TEX14.

Wd repeat domain 5 (WDR5, Accession NP_(—)438172.1) is another GAM104target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WDR5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by WDR5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof WDR5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9726, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Wd repeat domain 5(WDR5, Accession NP_(—)438172.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM104include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with WDR5.

Zinc finger, dhhc domain containing 2 (ZDHHC2, Accession NP_(—)057437.1)is another GAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZDHHC2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ZDHHC2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZDHHC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7683, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger, dhhcdomain containing 2 (ZDHHC2, Accession NP_(—)057437.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZDHHC2.

Zinc finger protein 339 (ZNF339, Accession NP_(—)067043.1) is anotherGAM104 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF339 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF339, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF339BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10412, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM104 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:355.

Another function of GAM104 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 339 (ZNF339, Accession NP_(—)067043.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM104 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF339.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 105 (GAM105), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM105 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM105 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM105 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM105 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM105 gene encodes a GAM105 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM105 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM105 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:138, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM105 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM105 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM105 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM105 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM105 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:138, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM105folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM105 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM105 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM105 RNA is designated SEQID:318, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM105 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM105 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM105 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM105 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM105target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM105 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM105 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM105 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM105 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM105 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM105 target RNA into GAM105 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM105 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM105 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM105 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM105 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM105 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM105 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM105 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM105 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM105 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM105 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Atpase, class v, type 10d (ATP10D, Accession NM_(—)020453.2) is a GAM105target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP10D BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ATP10D, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP10D BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM105 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:318.

A function of GAM105 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, class v, type10d (ATP10D, Accession NM_(—)020453.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM105include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ATP10D.

Collagen, type xix, alpha 1 (COL19A1, Accession NM_001858.2) is anotherGAM105 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL19A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by COL19A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL19A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19700, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM105 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:318.

Another function of GAM105 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typexix, alpha 1 (COL19A1, Accession NM_(—)001858.2), a gene which may actas a cross-bridge between fibrils and other extracellular matrixmolecules. Accordingly, utilities of GAM105 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COL19A1.

The function of COL19A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. DKFZP727G051 (AccessionXM_(—)045308.6) is another GAM105 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DKFZP727G051 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DKFZP727G051, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZP727G051 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6512, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM105 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:318.

Another function of GAM105 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP727G051(Accession XM_(—)045308.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM105 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP727G051.

Eyes absent homolog 3 (drosophila) (EYA3, Accession NM_(—)001990.2) isanother GAM105 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EYA3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EYA3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EYA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15188, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM105 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:318.

Another function of GAM105 is therefore inhibition of Eyes absenthomolog 3 (drosophila) (EYA3, Accession NM_(—)001990.2), a gene whichmay be involved in development of the eye. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM105 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EYA3.

The function of EYA3 has been established by previous studies. Abdelhaket al. (1997) identified 3 members of a novel family homologous toDrosophila ‘eyes absent’ gene (eya). One of these, EYA1 (OMIM Ref. No.601653), was demonstrated to be mutant in cases of branchiootorenaldysplasia (BOR; 113650). EYA2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601654) and EYA3, likeEYA1, are expressed in the ninth week of human development and may alsounderlie developmental defects. Xu et al. (1997) showed that in thelimbs of 10.5-day mouse embryos, Eya1 expression was largely restrictedto the flexor tendons, whereas Eya2 was expressed in the extensortendons and probably also in the ligments of the phalanges. Theydemonstrated that the proline/serine/threonine-rich N-terminal regionsof the protein products of the Eya1, Eya2, and Eya3 genes havetranscriptional activator activity. These results supported a role forthe Eya genes in connective tissue patterning in the limbs. Zimmerman etal. (1997) mapped the murine Eya3 gene to mouse chromosome 4 in theregion syntenic with human 1p36. In the mouse, no recombination wasdetected between the Eya3 gene and the gene encoding the oncogene FGR(OMIM Ref. No. 164940) which is located on 1p36.2-p36.1. By fluorescencein situ hybridization, Zimmerman et al. (1997) established that thehuman EYA3 gene is on 1p36.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Abdelhak, S.; Kalatzis, V.; Heilig, R.; Compain, S.; Samson, D.;Vincent, C.; Weil, D.; Cruaud, C.; Sahly, I.; Leibovici, M.;Bitner-Glindzicz, M.; Francis, M.; Lacombe, D.; Vigneron, J.; Charachon,R.; Boven, K.; Bedbeder, P.; Van Regemorter, N.; Weissenbach, J.; Petit,C.: A human homologue of the Drosophila eyes absent gene underliesbranchio-oto - renal (BOR) syndrome and identifies a novel gene family.Nature Genet. 15:157-164, 1997; and

Xu, P.-X.; Cheng, J.; Epstein, J. A.; Maas, R. L.: Mouse Eya genes areexpressed during limb tendon development and encode a transcriptionalactivation function. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EYA3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601655, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA1550 (Accession XM_(—)039393.3) is another GAM105 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1550 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIAA1550, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1550 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16950, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM105 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:318.

Another function of GAM105 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1550(Accession XM_(—)039393.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM105 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1550.

Solute carrier family 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 7(SLC12A7, Accession NM_(—)006598.1) is another GAM105 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC12A7 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC12A7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC12A7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17473, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM105 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:318.

Another function of GAM105 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 7 (SLC12A7,Accession NM_(—)006598.1), a gene which is a potassium/chloride-cotransporter. Accordingly, utilities of GAM105 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC12A7.

The function of SLC12A7 has been established by previous studies. Bysearching EST databases, Mount et al. (1999) identified a cDNA encodingSLC12A7, which they initially termed KCC3 but later renamed KCC4. Thededuced 1,083-amino acid SLC12A7 protein contains 12 membrane-spanningsegments, 8 phosphorylation sites, 7 of which are in the C terminus, and4 potential N-glycosylation sites. SLC12A7 shares 65% amino acididentity with SLC12A4 (OMIM Ref. No. 604119) and 66% identity withSLC12A6 (OMIM Ref. No. 604878). Northern blot analysis detected a 5.3-kbSLC12A7 transcript in most tissues tested, with highest expression inheart and kidney and little or no expression in adult brain. Functionalanalysis confirmed that SLC12A7 is a KCC.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function ofSLC12A7. Boettger et al. (2002) generated mice constitutively lackingKCC4, which is predominantly expressed in kidney, heart, lung, andliver. Kcc4 - /-mice were born at the expected mendelian ratio. Theywere viable and fertile; however, their body weight was roughly 90% thatof their littermates. Mice had normal hearing loss at postnatal day 14,indicated by normal auditory brainstem responses. Hearing deterioratedquickly during the following week, after which mice were nearly deaf,with a hearing loss of 70 to 80 decibels. Histologic analysis revealedthat the inner ear developed normally and could not be distinguishedfrom those of wildtype animals at postnatal day 14. At postnatal day 21,however, outer hair cells of basal turns of the cochlea were almosttotally absent, whereas inner hair cells were still present. Thedegeneration proceeded from basal to apical turns. In adult knockoutmice, the organ of Corti was lost completely in basal turns. In apicalturns, some hair cells survived, accounting for the residual hearingability in adult mice. Even in adult mice, there was no collapse of theReissner membrane, which separates the scala media from the scalavestibuli, suggesting that Kcc4 is not essential for endolymphproduction. Outer hair cells of Kcc4 -/- mice degenerated before Deiterscells were lost, although Deiters cells and not outer hair cellsnormally express Kcc4 at this stage. This is consistent with adisturbance of extracellular homeostasis due to impaired salt uptake byDeiters cells, and may lead to death of outer hair cells by osmoticstress or membrane depolarization. Deafness in Kcc4 - /-mice wasassociated with renal tubular acidosis. The urine of knockout mice wasmore alkaline than that of wildtype littermates, whereas concentrationsof sodium, potassium, and chloride were not changed. Blood gas analysisindicated a compensated metabolic acidosis with significantly decreasedbase excess. Immunofluorescence revealed that Kcc4 is expressed inbasolateral membranes of several nephron segments. Intracellularchloride concentration was increased in proximal tubules andparticularly in alpha- intercalated cells of knockout mice. Consideringthe prominent chloride/bicarbonate exchange activity inalpha-intercalated cells, the rise in intracellular chloride predicts amore alkaline intracellular pH in the knockout mice. This will decreaseapical proton secretion by increasing the electrochemical gradientagainst which pumping has to occur. Thus, KCC4 joins the hydrogen ATPase(OMIM Ref. No. 192132) and AE1 anion exchanger (OMIM Ref. No. 109270) asthe third transport protein of alpha-intercalated cells whose mutationentails renal tubular acidosis. Boettger et al. (2002) concluded thatKCC4 is important for potassium recycling by siphoning potassium ionsafter their exit from outer hair cells into supporting Deiters cells,where potassium enters the gap junction pathway.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for SLC12A7 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mount, D. B.; Mercado, A.; Song, L.; Xu, J.; George, A. L., Jr.;Delpire, E.; Gamba, G.: Cloning and characterization of KCC3 and KCC4,new members of the cation-chloride cotransporter gene family. J. Biol.Chem. 274:16355-16362, 1999; and

Boettger, T.; Hubner, C. A.; Maler, H.; Rust, M. B.; Beck, F. X.;Jentsch, T. J.: Deafness and renal tubular acidosis in mice lacking theK-CI co-transporter Kcc4. Nature 416:874-878, 20.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC12A7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604879, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 106 (GAM106), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM106 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM106 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM106 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM106 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM106 gene encodes a GAM106 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM106 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM106 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:173, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:173 is located at position 13445376 relative tochromosome 20.

GAM106 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM106 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM106 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM106 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM106 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:173, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM106folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM106 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA is designated SEQID:231, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM106 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM106 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM106target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM106 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM106 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM106 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM106 target RNA into GAM106 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM106 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM106 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM106 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM106 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM106 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM106 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM106 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM106 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

AD024 (Accession NP_(—)065726.1) is a GAM106 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AD024 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AD024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AD024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

A function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of AD024 (AccessionNP_(—)065726.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AD024.

AEBP2 (Accession NP_(—)694939.1) is another GAM106 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AEBP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AEBP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AEBP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20032, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of AEBP2 (AccessionNP_(—)694939.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AEBP2.

C14orf77 (Accession XP_(—)085101.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf77 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf77,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf77 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17031, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of C14orf77(Accession XP_(—)085101.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf77.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 142 (C20orf142, AccessionXP_(—)300782.1) is another GAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf142 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf142, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf142 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17640,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 142 (C20orf142, Accession XP_(—)300782.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf142.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 147 (C20orf147, AccessionNP_(—)689880.1) is another GAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf147 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf147, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf147 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4450,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 147 (C20orf147, Accession NP_(—)689880.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf147.

CYCS (Accession NP_(—)061820.1) is another GAM106 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYCS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYCS, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CYCS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6813, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of CYCS (AccessionNP_(—)061820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYCS.

DKFZP564D172 (Accession NP_(—)114431.2) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564D172 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564D172, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564D172 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4872, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564D172(Accession NP_(—)114431.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564D172.

DKFZp761A078 (Accession XP_(—)089143.5) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761A078 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761A078, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761A078 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2068, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761A078(Accession XP_(—)089143.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761A078.

Fibroblast growth factor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)149134.1) is anotherGAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF5 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FGF5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FGF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14955, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)149134.1), a gene which inducestransformation and may regulate neuronal differentiation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FGF5.

The function of FGF5 has been established by previous studies. Zhan etal. (1988) identified a fifth oncogene related to fibroblast growthfactors and termed it FGF5. The other four are FGFA (OMIM Ref. No.131220), FGFB (OMIM Ref. No. 134920), INT2 (OMIM Ref. No. 164950), andHST (OMIM Ref. No. 164980). FGF5 was discovered when it acquiredtransforming potential by a DNA rearrangement accompanying transfectionof NIH 3T3 cells with human tumor DNA. Two regions of the FGF5 sequence,containing 122 of its 267 amino acid residues, were 40 to 50% homologousto the sequences of the 4 other members of the FGF oncogene family.FGF5, furthermore, was found to have a 3-exon structure typical formembers of this family. FGF5 was found to be expressed in neonatal brainand in 3 of 13 human tumor cell lines examined. Nguyen et al. (1988)mapped FGF5 to 4q21 by in situ hybridization. Thus, it is not in thesame cluster as the related HST and INT2 genes, which are coamplified insome tumor cells and were found by Nguyen et al. (1988), using pulsedfield gel analysis, to be separated by only 40 kb. By polymerase chainreaction (PCR) amplification of target sequences in DNAs from somaticcell hybrids, Dionne et al. (1990) mapped the FGF5 gene to chromosome 4.By in situ chromosomal hybridization, Mattei et al. (1992) demonstratedthat the corresponding gene in the mouse is on chromosome 5. Hebert etal. (1994) found that mice homozygous for a null allele of the Fgf5gene, produced by gene targeting in embryonic stem cells, haveabnormally long hair. This phenotype appeared identical to that of micehomozygous for the spontaneous mutation ‘angora’ (go). The transgenicmutant and the ‘go’ mutant failed to complement one another, and exon 1of Fgf5 was found to be deleted in DNA from go homozygotes. Expressionof Fgf5 is detected in hair follicles from wildtype mice and islocalized to the outer root sheath during the anagen VI phase of thehair growth cycle. The findings were interpreted as evidence that FGF5functions as an inhibitor of hair elongation, thus identifying amolecule whose normal function is apparently to regulate one step in theprogression of the follicle through the hair growth cycle. It will be ofinterest to search for mutations in the FGF5 gene in hypertrichosisuniversalis (145700, 145701) as well as in other forms of hypertrichosissuch as hairy elbows (OMIM Ref. No. 139600).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Zhan, X.; Bates, B.; Hu, X.; Goldfarb, M.: The human FGF-5 oncogeneencodes a novel protein related to fibroblast growth factors. Molec.Cell. Biol. 8:3487-3495, 1988; and

Hebert, J. M.; Rosenquist, T.; Gotz, J.; Martin, G. R.: FGF5 as aregulator of the hair growth cycle: evidence from targeted andspontaneous mutations. Cell 78:1017-1025, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FGF5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 165190, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fibroblast growth factor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)004455.1)is another GAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FGF5, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FGF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14955, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)004455.1), a gene which inducestransformation and may regulate neuronal differentiation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FGF5.

The function of FGF5 has been established by previous studies. Zhan etal. (1988) identified a fifth oncogene related to fibroblast growthfactors and termed it FGF5. The other four are FGFA (OMIM Ref. No.131220), FGFB (OMIM Ref. No. 134920), INT2 (OMIM Ref. No. 164950), andHST (OMIM Ref. No. 164980). FGF5 was discovered when it acquiredtransforming potential by a DNA rearrangement accompanying transfectionof NIH 3T3 cells with human tumor DNA. Two regions of the FGF5 sequence,containing 122 of its 267 amino acid residues, were 40 to 50% homologousto the sequences of the 4 other members of the FGF oncogene family.FGF5, furthermore, was found to have a 3-exon structure typical formembers of this family. FGF5 was found to be expressed in neonatal brainand in 3 of 13 human tumor cell lines examined. Nguyen et al. (1988)mapped FGF5 to 4q21 by in situ hybridization. Thus, it is not in thesame cluster as the related HST and INT2 genes, which are coamplified insome tumor cells and were found by Nguyen et al. (1988), using pulsedfield gel analysis, to be separated by only 40 kb. By polymerase chainreaction (PCR) amplification of target sequences in DNAs from somaticcell hybrids, Dionne et al. (1990) mapped the FGF5 gene to chromosome 4.By in situ chromosomal hybridization, Mattei et al. (1992) demonstratedthat the corresponding gene in the mouse is on chromosome 5. Hebert etal. (1994) found that mice homozygous for a null allele of the Fgf5gene, produced by gene targeting in embryonic stem cells, haveabnormally long hair. This phenotype appeared identical to that of micehomozygous for the spontaneous mutation ‘angora’ (go). The transgenicmutant and the ‘go’ mutant failed to complement one another, and exon 1of Fgf5 was found to be deleted in DNA from go homozygotes. Expressionof Fgf5 is detected in hair follicles from wildtype mice and islocalized to the outer root sheath during the anagen VI phase of thehair growth cycle. The findings were interpreted as evidence that FGF5functions as an inhibitor of hair elongation, thus identifying amolecule whose normal function is apparently to regulate one step in theprogression of the follicle through the hair growth cycle. It will be ofinterest to search for mutations in the FGF5 gene in hypertrichosisuniversalis (145700, 145701) as well as in other forms of hypertrichosissuch as hairy elbows (OMIM Ref. No. 139600).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Zhan, X.; Bates, B.; Hu, X.; Goldfarb, M.: The human FGF-5 oncogeneencodes a novel protein related to fibroblast growth factors. Molec.Cell. Biol. 8:3487-3495, 1988; and

Hebert, J. M.; Rosenquist, T.; Gotz, J.; Martin, G. R.: FGF5 as aregulator of the hair growth cycle: evidence from targeted andspontaneous mutations. Cell 78:1017-1025, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FGF5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 165190, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ10613 (Accession NP_(—)061940.1) is another GAM106 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10613 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFLJ10613, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10613 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18157, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10613(Accession NP_(—)061940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10613.

FLJ10815 (Accession NP_(—)060701.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10815 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10815,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10815 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10815(Accession NP_(—)060701.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10815.

FLJ20360 (Accession NP_(—)060252.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20360 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20360,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20360 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9007, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20360(Accession NP_(—)060252.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20360.

FLJ38716 (Accession NP_(—)689580.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38716 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38716,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38716 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19701, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38716(Accession NP_(—)689580.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38716.

Fms-related tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3, Accession NP_(—)004110.1) isanother GAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLT3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FLT3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLT3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20091, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Fms-relatedtyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3, Accession NP_(—)004110.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FLT3.

Gap junction protein, alpha 4, 37 kda (connexin 37) (GJA4, AccessionNP_(—)002051.1) is another GAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GJA4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GJA4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GJA4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17924, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Gap junctionprotein, alpha 4, 37 kda (connexin 37) (GJA4, Accession NP_(—)002051.1),a gene which has a role in intercellular transport and communication.Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GJA4.

The function of GJA4 has been established by previous studies. See121011. Reed et al. (1993) used PCR amplification and cDNA libraryscreening to clone DNA encoding the connexin 37 gap junction protein.The derived polypeptide contained 333 amino acids, with a predictedmolecular mass of about 37 kD. RNA blots demonstrated that CX37 isexpressed in multiple organs and tissues, including heart, uterus,ovary, and blood vessel endothelium, and in primary cultures of vascularendothelial cells. Reed et al. (1993) demonstrated that CX37 can formfunctional cell- to - cell channels that have unique voltage-dependenceand unitary conductance properties. Willecke et al. (1990) used a mousecDNA probe in Southern analysis of human-mouse somatic cell hybrids tomap the human CX37 gene to 1pter-q12. CX40 (OMIM Ref. No. 121013) wasassigned to the same region of chromosome 1. Haefliger et al. (1992)showed that the homologs of CX37 and one other connexin gene are locatedon rat chromosome 4.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Haefliger, J.-A.; Bruzzone, R.; Jenkins, N. A.; Gilbert, D. J.;Copeland, N. G.; Paul, D. L.: Four novel members of the connexin familyof gap junction proteins: molecular cloning, expression, and chromosomemapping. J. Biol. Chem. 267:2057-2064, 1992; and

Reed, K. E.; Westphale, E. M.; Larson, D. M.; Wang, H.-Z.; Veenstra, R.D.; Beyer, E. C.: Molecular cloning and functional expression of humanconnexin37, an endothelial cell gap jun.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GJA4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 121012, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Gastrin-releasing peptide receptor (GRPR, AccessionNP_(—)005305.1) is another GAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GRPR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRPR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GRPR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10332, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Gastrin-releasingpeptide receptor (GRPR, Accession NP_(—)005305.1), a gene which mediatesits action by association with g proteins that activate aphosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. Accordingly,utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GRPR.

The function of GRPR has been established by previous studies.Expression of gastrin- releasing polypeptide (GRP; 137260) and itsreceptor in tumors suggests that these molecules are part of anautocrine loop for growth. Spindel et al. (1990) cloned the human GRPreceptor cDNA from a library made from a small cell lung carcinoma cellline using the mouse GRP receptor. The cDNA was in turn used to screen ahuman genomic library. Schantz et al. (1991) designed PCR primers thatspan the exon encoding amino acids 139 to 256 of the GRP receptor andused these for the analysis of somatic cell hybrids. In this way theyfound that the GRPR gene is located on the X chromosome. A panel ofhybrids with translocations of the X chromosome permittedregionalization of the gene to Xp11-q11. Maslen and Boyd (1993) foundthat GRPR maps to Xp22.3-p21.2 rather than to the Xp11-q11 interval aspreviously reported. The assignment of GRPR to distal Xp was supportedby the comparative map position in the mouse. The mapping in the humanwas done by means of PCR amplification from a panel of somatic cellhybrids that retained reduced portions of the X chromosome; the mappingin the mouse was done by linkage studies in interspecific backcrossmatings. Shiraishi et al. (1996) noted that within the haploid genomethere are approximately 1,000 copies of the human endogenousretrovirus-like sequence, HERV-H. Although these sequences are scatteredthroughout the genome, in situ hybridization experiments showed discreteclusters positioned on 1p and 7q. Shiraishi et al. (1996) located 3HERV-H sequences that were unexpectedly clustered within a 300-kb regionclose to the GRPR locus on the X chromosome.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shiraishi, M.; Alitalo, T.; Sekiy, T.: The chromosomal organization ofthe human endogenous retrovirus-like sequence HERV-H: clustering of theHERV-H sequences in a 300-kb region close to the GRPR locus on the Xchromosome. DNA Res. 3: 425-429, 1996; and

Spindel, E. R.; Giladi, E.; Brehm, P.; Goodman, R. H.; Segerson, T. P.:Cloning and functional characterization of a complementary DNA encodingthe murine fibroblast bombesin/gastrin-re.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GRPR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 305670, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Integrin, alpha 9 (ITGA9, Accession NP_(—)002198.1) isanother GAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ITGA9 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ITGA9, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITGA9BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4333, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha 9(ITGA9, Accession NP_(—)002198.1), a gene which recognizes the sequencea-e-i-d-g-i-e-l in cytotactin. and therefore may be associated with Lungcancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Lung cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ITGA9.

The function of ITGA9 has been established by previous studies. Theintegrins are a large family of cell surface glycoproteins that mediatecell-cell adhesion and cell-matrix adhesion. Integrins are heterodimerscomposed of an alpha and a beta subunit bound noncovalently to eachother. Alpha integrins contain a large N-terminal extracellular domainwith 7 conserved repeats of putative metal binding domains, atransmembrane segment, and a short C-terminal cytoplasmic tail. Somealpha integrins also contain an approximately 200-amino acid insertion(I) domain, and some undergo cleavage near the transmembrane domain.Integrin alpha-4 (ITGA4; 192975) defines a distinct subfamily of alphaintegrins because it is not cleaved and lacks an I domain. See 600536.Erle et al. (1991) isolated a partial cDNA encoding a novel alphaintegrin, which they designated alpha-A, from guinea pig epithelialcells. By a combination of techniques, Palmer et al. (1993) isolatedcDNAs encoding integrin alpha-9, the human homolog of alpha-A. Thepredicted alpha-9 protein contains 1,006 amino acids and is structurallysimilar to alpha-4. Overall, the alpha-4 and alpha-9 proteins are 39%identical. Immunoprecipitation studies demonstrated that alpha-9 formsan integrin heterodimer with beta-1 (OMIM Ref. No. 135630). Usingimmunohistochemistry, Palmer et al. (1993) found that the alpha-9protein was expressed in human airway and in various mouse tissues,including airway epithelial cells, basal layers of squamous epithelium,smooth muscle, skeletal muscle, and hepatocytes. By analysis of a clonedsegment from 3p22-p21.3, Daigo et al. (1999) determined that theintegrin-alpha-RLC gene contains 28 exons and is located in this region.Yamakawa et al. (1993) identified a region of homozygous deletions onchromosome 3p21.3 in lung cancer cell lines. Hibi et al. (1994)determined that this region includes the ITGA9 gene, which they referredto as alpha-RLC (alpha related to the development of lung cancer). Thepredicted alpha-RLC protein contains 1,035 amino acids with a putative29-amino acid N-terminal signal sequence. Northern blot analysisrevealed that the alpha-RLC gene was expressed as 9.5- and 4.1-kbtranscripts in all fetal tissues tested, and at lower levels in mostadult tissues. Hibi et al. (1994) suggested that the 2 transcriptsresult from the use of alternative polyadenylation signals. Alpha-RLCexpression was aberrantly upregulated in both cell lines and primarytumors of small cell lung cancer (SCLC; 182280), indicating that alteredexpression of alpha-RLC may contribute to the malignant phenotype ofSCLC

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Daigo, Y.; Isomura, M.; Nishiwaki, T.; Tamari, M.; Ishikawa, S.; Kai,M.; Murata, Y.; Takeuchi, K.; Yamane, Y.; Hayashi, R.; Minami, M.;Fujino, M. A.; Hojo, Y.; Uchiyama, I.; Takagi, T.; Nakamura, Y.:Characterization of a 1200-kb genomic segment of chromosome 3p22-p21.3.DNA Res. 6:37-44, 1999; and

Erle, D. J.; Sheppard, D.; Breuss, J.; Ruegg, C.; Pytela, R.: Novelintegrin alpha and beta subunit cDNAs identified in airway epithelialcells and lung leukocytes using the polymerase.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ITGA9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603963, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA1143 (Accession XP_(—)044014.1) is another GAM106 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1143 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIAA1143, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1143 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2396, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1143(Accession XP_(—)044014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1143.

KIAA1198 (Accession NP_(—)065765.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1198 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1198,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1198 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1198(Accession NP_(—)065765.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1198.

KIAA1765 (Accession XP_(—)047355.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1765 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1765,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1765 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18828, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1765(Accession XP_(—)047355.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1765.

LOC145786 (Accession XP_(—)096860.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145786 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145786, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145786 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:823, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC145786(Accession XP_(—)096860.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145786.

LOC146489 (Accession XP_(—)047734.7) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146489 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146489, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146489 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4016, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC146489(Accession XP_(—)047734.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146489.

LOC146733 (Accession XP_(—)097076.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146733 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146733, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146733 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC146733(Accession XP_(—)097076.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146733.

LOC154084 (Accession XP_(—)098468.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154084 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154084, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154084 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4793, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC154084(Accession XP_(—)098468.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154084.

LOC165324 (Accession XP_(—)092518.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC165324 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC165324, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC165324 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18910, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC165324(Accession XP_(—)092518.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC165324.

LOC283633 (Accession XP_(—)208762.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283633 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283633, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283633 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2396, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC283633(Accession XP_(—)208762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283633.

LOC284409 (Accession XP_(—)211447.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284409 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284409, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284409 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC284409(Accession XP_(—)211447.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284409.

LOC284997 (Accession XP_(—)211723.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284997 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284997, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284997 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12650, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC284997(Accession XP_(—)211723.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284997.

LOC285153 (Accession XP_(—)211786.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285153 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285153, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285153 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC285153(Accession XP_(—)211786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285153.

LOC286356 (Accession XP_(—)212290.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286356 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286356, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286356 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC286356(Accession XP_(—)212290.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286356.

LOC286435 (Accession XP_(—)210047.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286435 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286435, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286435 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18372, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC286435(Accession XP_(—)210047.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286435.

LOC339832 (Accession XP_(—)295079.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339832 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339832, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339832 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13768, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC339832(Accession XP_(—)295079.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339832.

LOC339865 (Accession XP_(—)295089.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339865 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339865, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339865 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC339865(Accession XP_(—)295089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339865.

LOC348264 (Accession XP_(—)302706.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348264 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348264, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348264 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13642, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC348264(Accession XP_(—)302706.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348264.

LOC348265 (Accession XP_(—)302705.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348265 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348265, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348265 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13642, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC348265(Accession XP_(—)302705.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348265.

LOC348721 (Accession XP_(—)300822.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348721 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348721, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348721 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1854, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC348721(Accession XP_(—)300822.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348721.

LOC349430 (Accession XP_(—)301084.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349430 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349430, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349430 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18372, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC349430(Accession XP_(—)301084.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349430.

LOC349432 (Accession XP_(—)301086.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349432 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349432, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349432 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18372, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC349432(Accession XP_(—)301086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349432.

LOC57086 (Accession NP_(—)065084.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC57086 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57086,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57086 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of LOC57086(Accession NP_(—)065084.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC57086.

Leucine zipper and ctnnbip1 domain containing (LZIC, AccessionNP_(—)115744.2) is another GAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LZIC BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LZIC, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LZIC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14665, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Leucine zipper andctnnbip1 domain containing (LZIC, Accession NP_(—)115744.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LZIC.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 7 interacting protein 2(MAP3K7IP2, Accession NP_(—)663317.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MAP3K7IP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MAP3K7IP2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMAP3K7IP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17213, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase 7 interacting protein 2 (MAP3K7IP2,Accession NP_(—)663317.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MAP3K7IP2.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 7 interacting protein 2(MAP3K7IP2, Accession NP_(—)055908.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MAP3K7IP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MAP3K7IP2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMAP3K7IP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17213, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase 7 interacting protein 2 (MAP3K7IP2,Accession NP_(—)055908.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MAP3K7IP2.

MGC11386 (Accession NP_(—)116322.1) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC11386 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11386,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11386 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5748, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of MGC11386(Accession NP_(—)116322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC11386.

MGC27005 (Accession NP_(—)689795.2) is another GAM106 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC27005 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC27005,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC27005 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of MGC27005(Accession NP_(—)689795.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC27005.

Machado-joseph disease (spinocerebellar ataxia 3, olivopontocerebellarataxia 3, autosomal dominant, ataxin 3) (MJD, Accession NP_(—)004984.2)is another GAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MJDBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MJD, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MJD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18203, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Machado-josephdisease (spinocerebellar ataxia 3, olivopontocerebellar ataxia 3,autosomal dominant, ataxin 3) (MJD, Accession NP_(—)004984.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MJD.

Machado-joseph disease (spinocerebellar ataxia 3, olivopontocerebellarataxia 3, autosomal dominant, ataxin 3) (MJD, Accession NP_(—)109376.1)is another GAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MJDBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MJD, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MJD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18203, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Machado-josephdisease (spinocerebellar ataxia 3, olivopontocerebellar ataxia 3,autosomal dominant, ataxin 3) (MJD, Accession NP_(—)109376.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MJD.

Oligophrenin 1 (OPHN1, Accession NP_(—)002538.1) is another GAM106target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OPHN1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby OPHN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OPHN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Oligophrenin 1(OPHN1, Accession NP_(—)002538.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with OPHN1.

Phosphodiesterase 10a (PDE10A, Accession NP_(—)006652.1) is anotherGAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE10A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PDE10A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE10ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13919, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase10a (PDE10A, Accession NP_(—)006652.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PDE10A.

Phosphorylase kinase, alpha 1 (muscle) (PHKA1, Accession NP_(—)002628.1)is another GAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PHKA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PHKA1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPHKA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9297, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Phosphorylasekinase, alpha 1 (muscle) (PHKA1, Accession NP_(—)002628.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PHKA1.

Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS2, Accession NP_(—)000954.1) is another GAM106target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGS2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PTGS2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGS2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition ofProstaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS2, Accession NP_(—)000954.1), a gene which may havea role as a major mediator of inflammation and/or a role for prostanoidsignaling in activity-dependent plasticity. and therefore may beassociated with Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTGS2.

The function of PTGS2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM100.1. Rab3a interactingprotein (rabin3) (RAB3IP, Accession NP_(—)071901.2) is another GAM106target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB3IP BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RAB3IP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB3IP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13725, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Rab3a interactingprotein (rabin3) (RAB3IP, Accession NP_(—)071901.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB3IP.

RASGRP3 (Accession NP_(—)733772.1) is another GAM106 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RASGRP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by RASGRP3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASGRP3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9577, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of RASGRP3 (AccessionNP_(—)733772.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RASGRP3.

RETNLB (Accession NP_(—)115968.1) is another GAM106 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RETNLB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RETNLB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RETNLB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of RETNLB (AccessionNP_(—)115968.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RETNLB.

Rhomboid, veinlet-like 1 (drosophila) (RHBDL, Accession NP_(—)003952.1)is another GAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RHBDLBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RHBDL, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRHBDL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4596, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Rhomboid,veinlet-like 1 (drosophila) (RHBDL, Accession NP_(—)003952.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RHBDL.

Ring finger protein 32 (RNF32, Accession NP_(—)112198.1) is anotherGAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF32 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RNF32, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF32BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14433, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein 32 (RNF32, Accession NP_(—)112198.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM106 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RNF32.

S100 calcium binding protein, beta (neural) (S100B, AccessionNP_(—)006263.1) is another GAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. S100B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by S100B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of S100B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14463, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of S100 calciumbinding protein, beta (neural) (S100B, Accession NP_(—)006263.1), a genewhich weakly binds calcium but binds zinc very tightly-distinct bindingsites with different affinities exist for both ions on each monomer.Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with S100B.

The function of S100B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM49.1. STAF42 (AccessionNP_(—)444281.1) is another GAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. STAF42 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STAF42, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of STAF42 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:565, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of STAF42 (AccessionNP_(—)444281.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith STAF42.

Syntaxin 7 (STX7, Accession NP_(—)003560.1) is another GAM106 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STX7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTX7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STX7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10787, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Syntaxin 7 (STX7,Accession NP_(—)003560.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STX7.

Surfeit 5 (SURF5, Accession NP_(—)852468.1) is another GAM106 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SURF5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by SURF5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SURF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6232, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Surfeit 5 (SURF5,Accession NP_(—)852468.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SURF5.

Tbc1 domain family, member 2 (TBC1D2, Accession NP_(—)060891.1) isanother GAM106 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBC1D2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TBC1D2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTBC1D2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4122, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM106 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Tbc1 domainfamily, member 2 (TBC1D2, Accession NP_(—)060891.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TBC1D2.

Tolloid-like 1 (TLL1, Accession NP_(—)036596.3) is another GAM106 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TLL1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTLL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TLL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5091, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM106 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:231.

Another function of GAM106 is therefore inhibition of Tolloid-like 1(TLL1, Accession NP_(—)036596.3), a gene which is involved in bonemorphogenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM106 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TLL1.

The function of TLL1 has been established by previous studies. Scott etal. (1999) compared enzymatic activities and expression domains of 4mammalian BMP1/TLD-like proteases and found differences in their abilityto process fibrillar collagen precursors and to cleave chordin (OMIMRef. No. 603475). As previously demonstrated for BMP1 and TLD, TLL1specifically processes procollagen C-propeptides at the physiologicallyrelevant site, whereas TLL2 (OMIM Ref. No. 606743) lacks this activity.BMP1 and TLL1 cleave chordin, at sites similar to procollagenC-propeptide cleavage sites, and counteract dorsalizing effects ofchordin upon overexpression on Xenopus embryos. Proteases TLD and TLL2do not cleave chordin.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of TLL1.Clark et al. (1999) used gene targeting in embryonic stem cells toproduce mice with a disrupted allele for Tll1. Homozygous mutants wereembryonic lethal, with death at midgestation from cardiac failure and aconstellation of developmental defects confined to the heart. Constantfeatures were incomplete formation of the muscular interventricularseptum and an abnormal and novel positioning of the heart and aorta.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for TLL1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Scott, I. C.; Blitz, I. L.; Pappano, W. N.; Imamura, Y.; Clark, T. G.;Steiglitz, B. M.; Thomas, C. L.; Maas, S. A.; Takahara, K.; Cho, K. W.Y.; Greenspan, D. S.: Mammalian BMP-1/tolloid-relatedmetalloproteinases, including novel family member mammalian tolloid-like2, have differential enzymatic activities and distributions ofexpression relevant to patterning and skeletogenesis. Dev. Biol.213:283-300, 1999; and

Clark, T. G.; Conway, S. J.; Scott, I. C.; Labosky, P. A.; Winnier, G.;Bundy, J.; Hogan, B. L. M.; Greenspan, D. S.: The mammalian Tolloid-like1 gene, Tll1, is necessary for normal s.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TLL1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606742, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 107 (GAM107), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM107 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM107 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM107 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM107 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM107 gene encodes a GAM107 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM107 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM107 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:79, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM107 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM107 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM107 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM107 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM107 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:79, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM107folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM107 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM107 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM107 RNA is designated SEQID:341, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM107 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM107 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM107 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM107 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM107target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM107 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM107 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM107 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM107 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM107 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM107 target RNA into GAM107 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM107 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM107 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM107 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM107 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM107 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM107 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM107 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM107 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM107 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM107 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Butyrophilin, subfamily 2, member a2 (BTN2A2, Accession NM_(—)006995.2)is a GAM107 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTN2A2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by BTN2A2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BTN2A2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19308, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM107 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:341.

A function of GAM107 is therefore inhibition of Butyrophilin, subfamily2, member a2 (BTN2A2, Accession NM_(—)006995.2) . Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM107 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BTN2A2.

Distal-less homeobox 4 (DLX4, Accession NM_(—)138281.1) is anotherGAM107 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DLX4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DLX4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DLX4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:489, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM107 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:341.

Another function of GAM107 is therefore inhibition of Distal-lesshomeobox 4 (DLX4, Accession NM_(—)138281.1), a gene which may regulategene expression, morphogenesis, and differentiation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM107 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DLX4.

The function of DLX4 has been established by previous studies. Usingdegenerate PCR, Nakamura et al. (1996) cloned a gene, which theyreferred to as DLX7, from human and mouse that may represent themammalian ortholog of the newt gene NuHBox-5. They isolated a human cDNApredicting a 167-amino acid protein. The homeodomains of these genes arehighly similar to those of all other vertebrate DLX genes, but there isdivergence upstream of the homeodomain between the human and mouse DLX7genes and between DLX7 and other DLX genes. They presented evidence thatthe mouse Dlx7 gene is alternatively spliced. By Northern blot analysis,Nakamura et al. (1996) found that DLX7 is expressed as a 2.3-kbtranscript in several human cell lines. By fluorescence in situhybridization (FISH), Nakamura et al. (1996) mapped DLX7 to 17q21.3-q22.They stated that the human DLX7 and DLX3 (OMIM Ref. No. 600525) genesare 10 kb apart and are arranged in a tail- to - tail tandemorientation, similarly to that found in mouse. Using dual-color FISH,Nakamura et al. (1996) determined that human DLX7 and HOX9B (OMIM Ref.No. 142964) lie within 2 Mb of one another. Quinn et al. (1997)undertook a DNA binding site screen of a 32-week human placental cDNAlibrary using a consensus homeodomain binding site as a probe. Theyclaimed that this study represented the first library screen carried outto isolate homeo box genes from the human placenta. They found that 3homeo box genes known to be expressed in embry, HB24 (OMIM Ref. No.142995), GAX (OMIM Ref. No. 600535), and MSX2 (OMIM Ref. No. 123101),are also expressed in the placenta. They also identified a novel homeobox gene, designated DLX4 by them, that showed 85% sequence identitywith the homeodomain encoded by the Drosophila ‘distal- less’ gene.Using FISH, they assigned DLX4 to 17q21-q22. This placed DLX4 in thesame region of chromosome 17 as a member of the distal-less family geneDLX3 (OMIM Ref. No. 600525) and the HOXB homeo box gene cluster (seeOMIM Ref. No. HOXB1; 142968). DLX1 (OMIM Ref. No. 600029) and DLX2 (OMIMRef. No. 126255) are closely linked on chromosome 2; DLX5 (OMIM Ref. No.600028) and DLX6 (OMIM Ref. No. 600030) are closely linked on chromosome7. Thus, Quinn et al. (1997) predicted that DLX3 and DLX4 are closelylinked and that they arose through gene duplication and divergence froma common ancestral precursor.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Morasso, M. I.; Yonescu, R.; Griffin, C. A.; Sargent, T. D.:Localization of human DLX8 to chromosome 17q21.3-q22 by fluorescence insitu hybridization. Mammalian Genome 8:302-303, 1997; and

Nakamura, S.; Stock, D. W.; Wydner, K. L.; Bollekens, J. A.; Takeshita,K.; Nagai, B. M.; Chiba, S.; Kitamura, T.; Freeland, T. M.; Zhao, Z.;Minowada, J.; Lawrence, J. B.; Weiss, K. M.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DLX4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601911, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. LOC127534 (Accession) is another GAM107 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC127534 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC127534,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC127534 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8266, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM107 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:341.

Another function of GAM107 is therefore inhibition of LOC127534(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM107 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC127534.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 108 (GAM108), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM108 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM108 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM108 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM108 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM108 gene encodes a GAM108 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM108 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM108 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:171, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM108 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM108 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM108 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM108 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM108 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:171, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM108folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM108 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM108 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM108 RNA is designated SEQID:298, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM108 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM108 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM108 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM108 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM108target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM108 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM108 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM108 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM108 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM108 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM108 target RNA into GAM108 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM108 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM108 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM108 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM108 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM108 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM108 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM108 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM108 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM108 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM108 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

FLJ21276 (Accession) is a GAM108 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ21276 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21276, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ21276 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:532, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM108 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:298.

A function of GAM108 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21276 (Accession ).Accordingly, utilities of GAM108 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FLJ21276.

Forkhead box e1 (thyroid transcription factor 2) (FOXE1, AccessionNM_(—)004473.3) is another GAM108 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FOXE1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FOXE1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FOXE1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9989, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM108 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:298.

Another function of GAM108 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box e1(thyroid transcription factor 2) (FOXE1, Accession NM_(—)004473.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM108 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FOXE1.

Protein kinase (camp-dependent, catalytic) inhibitor gamma (PKIG,Accession NM_(—)007066.2) is another GAM108 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PKIG BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PKIG, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PKIG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15790, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM108 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:298.

Another function of GAM108 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase(camp-dependent, catalytic) inhibitor gamma (PKIG, AccessionNM_(—)007066.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM108 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PKIG.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 109 (GAM109), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM109 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM109 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM109 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM109 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM109 gene encodes a GAM109 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM109 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM109 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:90, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM109 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM109 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM109 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM109 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM109 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:90, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM109folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM109 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM109 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM109 RNA is designated SEQID:290, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM109 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM109 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM109 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM109 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM109target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM109 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM109 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM109 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM109 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM109 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM109 target RNA into GAM109 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM109 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM109 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM109 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM109 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM109 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM109 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM109 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM109 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM109 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM109 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

A disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain 10 (ADAM10, AccessionNM_(—)001110.1) is a GAM109 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ADAM10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADAM10, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ADAM10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14240, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM109 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:290.

A function of GAM109 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin andmetalloproteinase domain 10 (ADAM10, Accession NM_(—)001110.1), a genewhich Member of ADAM family of zinc metalloproteases. Accordingly,utilities of GAM109 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAM10.

The function of ADAM10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Atpase, h+transporting, lysosomal 21 kda, v0 subunit c″ (ATP6V0B, AccessionNM_(—)004047.2) is another GAM109 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP6V0B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP6V0B, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ATP6V0B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18127,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM109 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:290.

Another function of GAM109 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, h+transporting, lysosomal 21 kda, v0 subunit c″ (ATP6V0B, AccessionNM_(—)004047.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM109 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP6V0B.

BMF (Accession NM_(—)033503.2) is another GAM109 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BMF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BMF, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BMF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13824, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM109 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:290.

Another function of GAM109 is therefore inhibition of BMF (AccessionNM_(—)033503.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM109 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BMF.

BOP (Accession XM_(—)097915.2) is another GAM109 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BOP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BOP, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BOP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6290, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM109 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:290.

Another function of GAM109 is therefore inhibition of BOP (AccessionXM_(—)097915.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM109 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BOP.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 124 (C20orf124, AccessionXM_(—)300247.1) is another GAM109 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf124 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf124, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf124 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14412,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM109 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:290.

Another function of GAM109 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 124 (C20orf124, Accession XM_(—)300247.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM109 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf124.

Core-binding factor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2(CBFA2T2, Accession NM_(—)175864.1) is another GAM109 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CBFA2T2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBFA2T2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2361, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM109 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:290.

Another function of GAM109 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NM_(—)175864.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM109 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. FLJ21709 (Accession) isanother GAM109 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21709BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by FLJ21709, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FLJ21709 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15800, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM109 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:290.

Another function of GAM109 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21709(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM109 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21709.

KIAA1110 (Accession) is another GAM109 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1110 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1110, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1110 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12180,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM109 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:290.

Another function of GAM109 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1110(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM109 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1110.

KIAA1466 (Accession XM_(—)050285.2) is another GAM109 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1466 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1466,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1466 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15690, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM109 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:290.

Another function of GAM109 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1466(Accession XM_(—)050285.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM109 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1466.

KIAA1879 (Accession XM_(—)056635.4) is another GAM109 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1879 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1879,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1879 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5187, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM109 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:290.

Another function of GAM109 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1879(Accession XM_(—)056635.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM109 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1879.

LOC131873 (Accession XM_(—)067585.7) is another GAM109 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC131873 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC131873, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC131873 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM109 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:290.

Another function of GAM109 is therefore inhibition of LOC131873(Accession XM_(—)067585.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM109 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC131873.

LOC203297 (Accession) is another GAM109 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC203297 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC203297, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC203297 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:2084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM109 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:290.

Another function of GAM109 is therefore inhibition of LOC203297(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM109 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC203297.

LOC221922 (Accession XM_(—)166555.1) is another GAM109 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221922 BINDING SITE1 and LOC221922BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC221922, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221922BINDING SITE1 and LOC221922 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15720 andSEQ ID:4591 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM109 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:290.

Another function of GAM109 is therefore inhibition of LOC221922(Accession XM_(—)166555.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM109 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221922.

LOC91266 (Accession XM_(—)037268.7) is another GAM109 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91266 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91266,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91266 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4492, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM109 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:290.

Another function of GAM109 is therefore inhibition of LOC91266(Accession XM_(—)037268.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM109 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91266.

Transmembrane, prostate androgen induced rna (TMEPAI, AccessionNM_(—)020182.2) is another GAM109 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TMEPAI BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TMEPAI, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TMEPAI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1160, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM109 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:290.

Another function of GAM109 is therefore inhibition of Transmembrane,prostate androgen induced rna (TMEPAI, Accession NM_(—)020182.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM109 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TMEPAI.

VEZATIN (Accession NM_(—)017599.2) is another GAM109 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VEZATIN BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VEZATIN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VEZATIN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3317, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM109 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:290.

Another function of GAM109 is therefore inhibition of VEZATIN (AccessionNM_(—)017599.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM109 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VEZATIN.

ZFP106 (Accession NM_(—)022473.1) is another GAM109 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP106 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP106,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP106 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11274, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM109 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:290.

Another function of GAM109 is therefore inhibition of ZFP106 (AccessionNM_(—)022473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM109 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP106.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 110 (GAM110), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM110 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM110 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM110 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM110 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM110 gene encodes a GAM110 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM110 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM110 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:115, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:115 is located at position 6152245 relative tochromosome 19.

GAM110 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM110 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM110 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM110 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM110 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:115, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM110folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM110 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM110 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM110 RNA is designated SEQID:375, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM110 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM110 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM110 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM110 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM110target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM110 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM110 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM110 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM110 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM110 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM110 target RNA into GAM110 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM110 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM110 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM110 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM110 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM110 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM110 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM110 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM110 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM110 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM110 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

LOC147670 (Accession XM_(—)097265.6) is a GAM110 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC147670 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC147670,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147670 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10171, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM110 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:375.

A function of GAM110 is therefore inhibition of LOC147670 (AccessionXM_(—)097265.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM110 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC147670.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 111 (GAM111), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM111 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM111 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM111 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM111 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM111 gene encodes a GAM111 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM111 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM111 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:3, and is provided hereinbelowwith reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM111 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM111 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM111 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM111 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM111 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:3, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM111folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM111 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM111 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM111 RNA is designated SEQID:311, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM111 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM111 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM111 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM111 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM111target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM111 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM111 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM111 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM111 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM111 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM111 target RNA into GAM111 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM111 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM111 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM111 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM111 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM111 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM111 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM111 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM111 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM111 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM111 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

HA-1 (Accession XM_(—)037574.3) is a GAM111 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HA-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HA-1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HA-1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8389, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM111 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:311.

A function of GAM111 is therefore inhibition of HA-1 (AccessionXM_(—)037574.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM111 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HA-1.

LOC219513 (Accession) is another GAM111 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC219513 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC219513, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC219513 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM111 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:311.

Another function of GAM111 is therefore inhibition of LOC219513(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM111 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC219513.

LOC257442 (Accession) is another GAM111 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC257442 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC257442, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC257442 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6598, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM111 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:311.

Another function of GAM111 is therefore inhibition of LOC257442(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM111 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC257442.

LOC91947 (Accession XM_(—)041721.3) is another GAM111 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91947 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91947,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91947 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14120, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM111 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:311.

Another function of GAM111 is therefore inhibition of LOC91947(Accession XM_(—)041721.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM111 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91947.

Maltase-glucoamylase (alpha-glucosidase) (MGAM, AccessionNM_(—)004668.1) is another GAM111 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGAM BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGAM, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MGAM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11018, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM111 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:311.

Another function of GAM111 is therefore inhibition ofMaltase-glucoamylase (alpha-glucosidase) (MGAM, AccessionNM_(—)004668.1), a gene which plays a role in the final steps ofdigestion of starch. Accordingly, utilities of GAM111 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGAM.

The function of MGAM has been established by previous studies.Maltase-glucoamylase (MGA; EC 3.2.1.20) is a brush border membraneenzyme that plays a role in the final steps of digestion of starch. Naimet al. (1988) showed that it is synthesized as a single-chainpolypeptide precursor, acquires N- and O-linked carbohydrates, and doesnot undergo intracellular or extracellular proteolytic cleavage. Nicholset al. (1998) purified and partially sequenced the humanmaltase-glucoamylase protein. By RT-PCR using degenerateoligonucleotides based on the MGA protein sequence, they isolated humansmall intestine MGA cDNAs. The deduced 1,857-amino acid MGA protein hasa putative type II membrane anchor, 2 WIDMNE catalytic sites, which arecharacteristic of carbohydrate hydrolases such as sucrase-isomaltase(SI; 222900), and 2 glycosyl hydrolase family 31 signature 2 sequences.MGA also has 19 potential N-glycosylation sites and 253 potentialO-glycosylation sites. The MGA protein shares 59% sequence identity withSI. RT- PCR detected MGA expression in human small intestine,granulocyte, and kidney but not in salivary gland or pancreas.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Naim, H. Y.; Sterchi, E. E.; Lentze, M. J.: Structure, biosynthesis, andglycosylation of human small intestinal maltase-glucoamylase. J. Biol.Chem. 263:19709-19717, 1988; and

Nichols, B. L.; Eldering, J.; Avery, S.; Hahn, D.; Quaroni, A.; Sterchi,E.: Human small intestinal maltase-glucoamylase cDNA cloning: homologyto sucrase-isomaltase. J. Biol. Chem. 273:3.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MGAM arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 154360, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Peroxisome proliferative activated receptor, alpha (PPARA,Accession NM_(—)005036.2) is another GAM111 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPARA BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPARA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPARA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5628, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM111 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:311.

Another function of GAM111 is therefore inhibition of Peroxisomeproliferative activated receptor, alpha (PPARA, AccessionNM_(—)005036.2), a gene which controls the peroxisomal beta-oxidationpathway of fatty acids by activating transcription of acyl-coa oxidasegene. and therefore may be associated with Obesity. Accordingly,utilities of GAM111 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofObesity, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withPPARA.

The function of PPARA has been established by previous studies. Kerstenet al. (2000) reviewed the roles of PPARs in health and disease

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PPARA.Adenovirus-induced hyperleptinemia (see OMIM Ref. No. leptin; 164160)causes rapid disappearance of body fat in normal rats, presumably byupregulating fatty acid oxidation within white adipocytes. To determinethe role of PPARA expression, which was increased during the rapid lossof fat, Lee et al. (2002) infused adenovirus-leptin into PPARA-null andPPARA-wildtype mice. Despite similar degrees of hyperleptinemia andreduction in food intake, epididymal fat pad weight declined 55% inwildtype but only 6% in null mice; liver triacylglycerol fell 39% in thewildtype group but was unchanged in the null group. Carnitinepalmitoyltransferase-1 (OMIM Ref. No. 600528) mRNA rose 52% in thewildtype mice but did not increase in the null mice. The most strikingtranscription difference was the 3-fold rise in PGC1-alpha (PPARGC1;604517) mRNA in white adipose tissue that occurred in PPARA-wildtype butnot in PPARA-null mice. Moreover, baseline expression of PGC1-alpha inthe null mice was below normal. The role of the PGC1 coactivator inmitochondrial biogenesis, thermogenesis, and gluconeogenesis is wellestablished. Lee et al. (2002) found the most plausible interpretationof the findings in white adipose tissue to be that leptin induces,through upregulation of PGC1-alpha expression, a PPARA-dependentincrease in mitochondrial biogenesis that increases fatty acid oxidationsufficiently to deplete triglyceride stores with a relatively modestincrease in the transcription and/or activities of the enzymes of fattyacid oxidation. During the sustained hyperleptinemia induced byadenovirus transfer of the leptin gene, white adipocytes acquirefeatures of brown adipocytes and are converted from fat-storing tofat-burning cells, in large part through upregulation of PGC1-alpha.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PPARA isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kersten, S.; Desvergne, B.; Wahli, W.: Roles of PPARs in health anddisease. Nature 405:421-424, 2000; and

Lee, Y.; y, X.; Gonzales, F.; Mangelsdorf, D. J.; Wang, M.-Y.;Richardson, C.; Witters, L. A.; Unger, R. H.: PPAR-alpha is necessaryfor the lipopenic action of hyperleptinemia on whi.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPARA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 170998, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 112 (GAM112), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM112 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM112 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM112 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM112 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM112 gene encodes a GAM112 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM112 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM112 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:195, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:195 is located at position 47490563 relative tochromosome X.

GAM112 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM112 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM112 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM112 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM112 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:195, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM112folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM112 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA is designated SEQID:263, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM112 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM112 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM112 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM112target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM112 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM112 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM112 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM112 target RNA into GAM112 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM112 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM112 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM112 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM112 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM112 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM112 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM112 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM112 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM112 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Arp1 actin-related protein 1 homolog a, centractin alpha (yeast)(ACTR1A, Accession NP_(—)005727.1) is a GAM112 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ACTR1A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACTR1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACTR1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

A function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Arp1 actin-relatedprotein 1 homolog a, centractin alpha (yeast) (ACTR1A, AccessionNP_(—)005727.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ACTR1A.

APRIN (Accession NP_(—)055847.1) is another GAM112 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APRIN BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APRIN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APRINBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18895, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of APRIN (AccessionNP_(—)055847.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APRIN.

Atpase, na+/k+ transporting, alpha 2 (+) polypeptide (ATP1A2, AccessionNP_(—)000693.1) is another GAM112 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP1A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP1A2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP1A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4788, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, na+/k+transporting, alpha 2 (+) polypeptide (ATP1A2, AccessionNP_(—)000693.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP1A2.

Caudal type homeo box transcription factor 2 (CDX2, AccessionNP_(—)001256.1) is another GAM112 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDX2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDX2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDX2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6285, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Caudal type homeobox transcription factor 2 (CDX2, Accession NP_(—)001256.1), a genewhich is involved in the transciptional regulation of multiple genesexpressed in the intestinal epithelium. Accordingly, utilities of GAM112include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CDX2.

The function of CDX2 has been established by previous studies. The leveland beta-cell specificity of insulin gene expression are regulated by aset of nuclear proteins that bind to specific sequences within thepromoter of the insulin gene (INS; 176730) and interact with RNApolymerase to activate or repress transcription. The proteins LMX1 (OMIMRef. No. 600298) and CDX3 are homeodomain proteins that bind an A/T-richsequence in the insulin promoter and stimulate its transcription. Germanet al. (1994) demonstrated by fluorescence in situ hybridization thatthe CDX3 gene is located on 13q12.3. The gene encoding anotherinsulin-regulating transcription factor, ISL1 (OMIM Ref. No. 600366),maps to 5q. In Drosophila, disturbing the expression of the homeo boxgene ‘caudal’ causes a severe disruption in body segmentation and globalbody patterning. In the mouse, 3 homologs of Drosophila ‘caudal’ wereidentified: Cdx1 (OMIM Ref. No. 600746), Cdx2, and Cdx4 (OMIM Ref. No.300025). By homologous recombination in embryonic stem (ES) cells,Chawengsaksophak et al. (1997) generated a null mutation of murine Cdx2.Homozygote null mutants died between 3.5 and 5.5 days postcoitum.Heterozygous mutants exhibited a variable phenotype, with many showingtail abnormalities or stunted growth. Skeletal analysis demonstrated ahomeotic shift of vertebrae and compatible malformations of the ribs.Within the first 3 months of life, 90% of Cdx2 heterozygotes developedmultiple intestinal adenomatous polyps, particularly in the proximalcolon. These polyps occasionally contained areas of true metaplasia. Incontrast to the surrounding intestinal epithelium, the neoplastic cellsdid not express Cdx2 from the remaining allele. These results suggestedthat Cdx2 mutation is the primary event in the genesis of theseintestinal tumors, a 2-hit phenomenon having been involved in theirpathogenesis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

German, M. S.; Wang, J.; Fernald, A. A.; Espinosa, R., III; Le Beau, M.M.; Bell, G. I.: Localization of the genes encoding two transcriptionfactors, LMX1 and CDX3, regulating insulin gene expression to humanchromosomes 1 and 13. Genomics 24:403-404, 1994; and

Chawengsaksophak, K.; James, R.; Hammond, V. E.; Kontgen, F.; Beck, F.:Homeosis and intestinal tumours in Cdx2 mutant mice. Nature 386:84-87,1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CDX2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600297, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Carbamoyl-phosphate synthetase 1, mitochondrial (CPS1,Accession NP_(—)001866.2) is another GAM112 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CPS1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CPS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7610, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition ofCarbamoyl-phosphate synthetase 1, mitochondrial (CPS1, AccessionNP_(—)001866.2) . Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPS1.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily viia (cholesterol 7 alpha-monooxygenase),polypeptide 1 (CYP7A1, Accession NP_(—)000771.1) is another GAM112target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP7A1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CYP7A1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP7A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7483, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily viia (cholesterol 7 alpha-monooxygenase), polypeptide 1(CYP7A1, Accession NP_(—)000771.1), a gene which functions incholesterol and bile acid metabolism . and therefore may be associatedwith Metabolic liver disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Metabolic liver disease, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYP7A1.

The function of CYP7A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM100.1. Cysteinyl leukotrienereceptor 2 (CYSLTR2, Accession NP_(—)065110.1) is another GAM112 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYSLTR2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCYSLTR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYSLTR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8375, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Cysteinylleukotriene receptor 2 (CYSLTR2, Accession NP_(—)065110.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM112 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CYSLTR2.

Erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1 like 4b (EPB41L4B, AccessionNP_(—)061987.2) is another GAM112 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EPB41L4B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EPB41L4B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPB41L4B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9787, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Erythrocytemembrane protein band 4.1 like 4b (EPB41L4B, Accession NP_061987.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EPB41L4B.

FLJ10378 (Accession NP_(—)115615.2) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10378 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ10378, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10378BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1040, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10378(Accession NP_(—)115615.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10378.

FLJ11710 (Accession NP_(—)079122.1) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11710 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11710,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11710 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16607, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11710(Accession NP_(—)079122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11710.

FLJ12921 (Accession NP_(—)079151.1) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12921 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12921,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12921 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8731, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12921(Accession NP_(—)079151.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12921.

FLJ22029 (Accession NP_(—)079225.2) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22029 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22029,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22029 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9484, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22029(Accession NP_(—)079225.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22029.

FLJ36812 (Accession NP_(—)694992.1) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36812 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36812,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36812 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9912, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36812(Accession NP_(—)694992.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36812.

Grb2-associated binding protein 2 (GAB2, Accession NP_(—)536739.1) isanother GAM112 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAB2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GAB2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GAB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4928, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Grb2-associatedbinding protein 2 (GAB2, Accession NP_(—)536739.1), a gene which act asadapters for transmitting various signals. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM112 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GAB2.

The function of GAB2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Grb2-associated bindingprotein 2 (GAB2, Accession NP_(—)036428.1) is another GAM112 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAB2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by GAB2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAB2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4928, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Grb2-associatedbinding protein 2 (GAB2, Accession NP_(—)036428.1), a gene which act asadapters for transmitting various signals. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM112 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GAB2.

The function of GAB2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Gephyrin (GPHN,Accession NP_(—)065857.1) is another GAM112 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GPHN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPHN, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GPHN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7304, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Gephyrin (GPHN,Accession NP_(—)065857.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GPHN.

GPP34R (Accession NP_(—)060648.2) is another GAM112 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GPP34R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPP34R,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPP34R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7889, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of GPP34R (AccessionNP_(—)060648.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GPP34R.

Hira interacting protein 3 (HIRIP3, Accession NP_(—)003600.2) is anotherGAM112 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HIRIP3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HIRIP3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIRIP3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7164, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Hira interactingprotein 3 (HIRIP3, Accession NP_(—)003600.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM112 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HIRIP3.

Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein a/b (HNRPAB, AccessionNP_(—)004490.1) is another GAM112 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HNRPAB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HNRPAB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HNRPAB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Heterogeneousnuclear ribonucleoprotein a/b (HNRPAB, Accession NP_(—)004490.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HNRPAB.

Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein a/b (HNRPAB, AccessionNP_(—)112556.1) is another GAM112 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HNRPAB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HNRPAB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HNRPAB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Heterogeneousnuclear ribonucleoprotein a/b (HNRPAB, Accession NP_(—)112556.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HNRPAB.

KIAA0493 (Accession XP_(—)034717.1) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0493 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0493,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0493 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5227, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0493(Accession XP_(—)034717.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0493.

KIAA0564 (Accession XP_(—)038664.6) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0564 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0564,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0564 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0564(Accession XP_(—)038664.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0564.

KIAA1796 (Accession XP_(—)166146.3) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1796 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1796,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1796 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12645, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1796(Accession XP_(—)166146.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1796.

LAP1B (Accession NP_(—)056417.1) is another GAM112 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LAP1B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LAP1B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LAP1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1138, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of LAP1B (AccessionNP_(—)056417.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAP1B.

Lim and sh3 protein 1 (LASP1, Accession NP_(—)006139.1) is anotherGAM112 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LASP1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LASP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LASP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13445, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Lim and sh3protein 1 (LASP1, Accession NP_(—)006139.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM112 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LASP1.

LOC145231 (Accession XP_(—)096740.1) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145231 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145231, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145231 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13603, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of LOC145231(Accession XP_(—)096740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145231.

LOC146346 (Accession XP_(—)085430.1) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146346 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146346, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146346 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10788, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of LOC146346(Accession XP_(—)085430.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146346.

LOC283547 (Accession XP_(—)211120.1) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283547 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283547, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283547 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18815, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of LOC283547(Accession XP_(—)211120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283547.

LOC284378 (Accession XP_(—)209131.1) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284378 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284378, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284378 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13825, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of LOC284378(Accession XP_(—)209131.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284378.

LOC284568 (Accession XP_(—)209263.1) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284568 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284568, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284568 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5227, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of LOC284568(Accession XP_(—)209263.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284568.

LOC284805 (Accession XP_(—)209371.1) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284805 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284805, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284805 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of LOC284805(Accession XP_(—)209371.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284805.

LOC284955 (Accession XP_(—)208268.1) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284955 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284955, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284955 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20187, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of LOC284955(Accession XP_(—)208268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284955.

LOC286207 (Accession XP_(—)209941.1) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286207 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286207, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286207 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5356, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of LOC286207(Accession XP_(—)209941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286207.

LOC345610 (Accession XP_(—)298913.2) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC345610 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC345610, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC345610 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19831, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of LOC345610(Accession XP_(—)298913.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC345610.

LOC346625 (Accession XP_(—)299603.1) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346625 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC346625, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346625 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11576, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of LOC346625(Accession XP_(—)299603.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346625.

LOC348416 (Accession XP_(—)300733.1) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348416 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348416, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348416 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2541, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of LOC348416(Accession XP_(—)300733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348416.

LOC348836 (Accession XP_(—)300859.1) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348836 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348836, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348836 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:533, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of LOC348836(Accession XP_(—)300859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348836.

Lim domain containing preferred translocation partner in lipoma (LPP,Accession NP_(—)005569.1) is another GAM112 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LPP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LPP, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LPP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11376, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Lim domaincontaining preferred translocation partner in lipoma (LPP, AccessionNP_(—)005569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LPP.

MGC4677 (Accession NP_(—)443103.1) is another GAM112 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4677 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4677,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4677 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20187, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of MGC4677 (AccessionNP_(—)443103.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4677.

Midline 1 (opitz/bbb syndrome) (MID1, Accession NP_(—)150633.1) isanother GAM112 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MID1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MID1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MID1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3318, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Midline 1(opitz/bbb syndrome) (MID1, Accession NP_(—)150633.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM112 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MID1.

Midline 1 (opitz/bbb syndrome) (MID1, Accession NP_(—)000372.1) isanother GAM112 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MID1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MID1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MID1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3318, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Midline 1(opitz/bbb syndrome) (MID1, Accession NP_(—)000372.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM112 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MID1.

Pleiomorphic adenoma gene 1 (PLAG1, Accession NP_(—)002646.1) is anotherGAM112 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLAG1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PLAG1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLAG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11279, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Pleiomorphicadenoma gene 1 (PLAG1, Accession NP_(—)002646.1), a gene which containsa zinc finger domain. Accordingly, utilities of GAM112 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PLAG1.

The function of PLAG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Sp2 transcriptionfactor (SP2, Accession NP_(—)003101.2) is another GAM112 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9721, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM112 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Sp2 transcriptionfactor (SP2, Accession NP_(—)003101.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM112include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SP2.

Zinc finger protein 216 (ZNF216, Accession NP_(—)005998.1) is anotherGAM112 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF216 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF216, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF216BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14718, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM112 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:263.

Another function of GAM112 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 216 (ZNF216, Accession NP_(—)005998.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM112 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF216.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 113 (GAM113), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM113 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM113 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM113 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM113 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM113 gene encodes a GAM113 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM113 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM113 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:74, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM113 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM113 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM113 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM113 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM113 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:74, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM113folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM113 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM113 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM113 RNA is designated SEQID:233, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM113 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM113 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM113 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM113 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM113target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM113 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM113 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM113 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM113 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM113 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM113 target RNA into GAM113 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM113 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM113 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM113 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM113 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM113 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM113 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM113 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM113 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM113 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM113 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 27 (C20orf27, Accession NM_(—)017874.1)is a GAM113 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf27 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by C20orf27, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C20orf27BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12502, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM113 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:233.

A function of GAM113 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 27 (C20orf27, Accession NM_(—)017874.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM113 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf27.

LOC255975 (Accession XM_(—)171083.2) is another GAM113 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255975 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255975, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255975 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16326, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM113 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:233.

Another function of GAM113 is therefore inhibition of LOC255975(Accession XM_(—)171083.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM113 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255975.

LOC92017 (Accession XM_(—)042234.3) is another GAM113 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92017 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92017,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92017 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM113 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:233.

Another function of GAM113 is therefore inhibition of LOC92017(Accession XM_(—)042234.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM113 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92017.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 114 (GAM114), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM114 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM114 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM114 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM114 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM114 gene encodes a GAM114 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM114 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM114 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:75, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM114 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM114 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM114 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM114 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM114 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:75, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM114folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM114 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM114 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM114 RNA is designated SEQID:288, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM114 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM114 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM114 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM114 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM114target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM114 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM114 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM114 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM114 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM114 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM114 target RNA into GAM114 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM114 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM114 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM114 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM114 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM114 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM114 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM114 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM114 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM114 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM114 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

ATP10C (Accession) is a GAM114 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP10C BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP10C, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP10C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17918, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM114 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:288.

A function of GAM114 is therefore inhibition of ATP10C (Accession), agene which is phosphorylated in their intermediate state, drives uphilltransport of ions across membranes and therefore may be associated withAngelman syndrome, obesity resembling that of prader-willi syndrome.Accordingly, utilities of GAM114 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Angelman syndrome, obesity resembling that of prader-willisyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withATP10C.

The function of ATP10C has been established by previous studies. Meguroet al. (2001) reported that the ATP10C gene is maternally expressed,that it maps within the most common interval of deletion responsible forAngelman syndrome (AS; 105830) (15q11-q13), and that ATP10C expressionis virtually absent from Angelman syndrome patients with imprintingmutations, as well as from patients with maternal deletions of15q11-q13. Previously, although AS patients infrequently have mutationsin the UBE3A gene (OMIM Ref. No. 601623), which encodes a ubiquitinligase required for long-term synaptic potentiation (LTP), most caseswere attributable to de novo maternal deletions of the critical 15qregion. Herzing et al. (2001) reported that ATP10C maps within 200 kbdistal to UBE3A and, like UBE3A, demonstrates imprinted, preferentialmaternal expression in human brain. They suggested that ATP10C is acandidate for chromosome 15-associated autism as well as the Angelmansyndrome phenotype.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of ATP10C.Dhar et al. (2000) reported that maternal inheritance of deletions ofthe mouse Atp10c gene resulted in increased body fat. The obesephenotype was consistently observed in the mouse model for Angelmansyndrome with paternal uniparental disomy (Cattanach et al., 1997).Meguro et al. (2001) speculated that ATP10C may be an aminophospholipidtranslocase involved in phospholipid transport.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for ATP10C isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Meguro, M.; Kashiwagi, A.; Mitsuy, K.; Nakao, M.; Kondo, I.; Saitoh, S.;Oshimura, M.: A novel maternally expressed gene, ATP10C, encodes aputative aminophospholipid translocase associated with Angelmansyndrome. Nature Genet. 28:19-20, 2001; and

Cattanach, B. M.; Barr, J. A.; Beechey, C. V.; Martin, J.; Noebels, J.;Jones, J. : A candidate model for Angelman syndrome in the mouse.Mammalian Genome 8:472-478, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ATP10C arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605855, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 115 (GAM115), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM115 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM115 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM115 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM115 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM115 gene encodes a GAM115 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM115 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM115 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:103, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:103 is located at position 80233984 relative tochromosome 17.

GAM115 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM115 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM115 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM115 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM115 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:103, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM115folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM115 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM115 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM115 RNA is designated SEQID:229, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM115 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM115 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM115 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM115 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM115target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM115 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM115 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM115 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM115 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM115 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM115 target RNA into GAM115 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM115 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM115 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM115 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM115 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM115 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM115 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM115 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM115 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM115 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM115 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

FLJ20257 (Accession NM_(—)019606.3) is a GAM115 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20257 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20257,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20257 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3143, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM115 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:229.

A function of GAM115 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20257 (AccessionNM_(—)019606.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM115 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20257.

LOC201627 (Accession) is another GAM115 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC201627 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC201627, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC201627 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10333, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM115 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:229.

Another function of GAM115 is therefore inhibition of LOC201627(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM115 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC201627.

LOC51015 (Accession) is another GAM115 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC51015 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51015, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC51015 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14480,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM115 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:229.

Another function of GAM115 is therefore inhibition of LOC51015(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM115 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51015.

Protease, serine, 21 (testisin) (PRSS21, Accession NM_(—)006799.2) isanother GAM115 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRSS21BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PRSS21, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PRSS21 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3015,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM115 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:229.

Another function of GAM115 is therefore inhibition of Protease, serine,21 (testisin) (PRSS21, Accession NM_(—)006799.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM115 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRSS21.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 116 (GAM116), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM116 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM116 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM116 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM116 gene encodes a GAM116 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM116 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:100, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM116 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM116 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM116 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM116 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM116 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:100, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM116folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM116 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA is designated SEQID:301, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM116 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM116 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM116target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM116 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM116 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM116 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM116 target RNA into GAM116 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM116 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM116 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM116 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM116 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM116 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM116 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM116 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM116 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Acyl-coenzyme a dehydrogenase, long chain (ACADL, AccessionNP_(—)001599.1) is a GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ACADL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ACADL, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofACADL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2475, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

A function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Acyl-coenzyme adehydrogenase, long chain (ACADL, Accession NP_(—)001599.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ACADL.

AD023 (Accession NP_(—)065730.2) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AD023 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AD023,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AD023 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of AD023 (AccessionNP_(—)065730.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AD023.

Adenosine kinase (ADK, Accession NP_(—)001114.1) is another GAM116target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADK BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by ADK, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19386, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Adenosine kinase(ADK, Accession NP_(—)001114.1), a gene which Adenosine kinase;catalyzes conversion of adenosine to AMP. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ADK.

The function of ADK has been established by previous studies. Adenosinekinase (ATP:adenosine 5-prime-phosphotransferase; EC 2.7.1.20) is anabundant enzyme in mammalian tissues that catalyzes the transfer of thegamma-phosphate from ATP to adenosine, thereby serving as a potentiallyimportant regulator of concentrations of both extracellular adenosineand intracellular adenine nucleotides. Adenosine has widespread effectson the cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, and immune systems andinhibitors of ADK could play an important pharmacological role inincreasing intravascular adenosine concentrations and acting asantiinflammatory agents. Spychala et al. (1996) obtained full-lengthcDNA clones encoding catalytically active ADK from lymphocyte,placental, and liver cDNA libraries. On Northern blots of all tissuesexamined, they identified mRNA species of 1.3 and 1.8 kb, attributableto alternative polyadenylation sites at the 3-prime end of the gene. Theencoded protein consisted of 345 amino acids with a calculated molecularsize of 38.7 kD and without any sequence similarities to otherwell-characterized mammalian nucleoside kinases. In contrast, 2 regionswere identified with significant sequence identity to microbialribokinase and fructokinases and a bacterial inosine/guanosine kinase.Thus, ADK is a structurally distinct mammalian nucleoside kinase thatappears to be akin to sugar kinases of microbial origin. McNally et al.(1997) also cloned human cDNAs encoding adenosine kinase. They foundcDNAs encoding both the 345-amino acid form and a 362-amino acid form ofthe enzyme. These 2 alternately spliced forms differed only at the5-prime end. When expressed, both isoforms of the enzyme phosphorylatedadenosine with identical kinetics and both required Mg2+ for activity.The structural gene for this enzyme was tentatively assigned tochromosome 10 by somatic cell hybrid studies (Klobutcher et al., 1976).By the principle of gene dosage, Francke and Thompson (1979) concludedby exclusion that ADK must be in the region 10q11-10q24. In a case oftrisomy 10p, Snyder et al. (1984) found normal levels of ADK.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of ADK.Boison et al. (2002) pursued the hypothesis that a deficit inadenosine-dependent metabolism is a causative factor for the developmentof microvesicular hepatic steatosis. A deficiency of adenosine kinase,the major adenosine-removing enzyme of postnatal liver, was expected toaffect liver function on 3 levels: availability of adenine nucleotides;disruption of the futile cycle between AMP and adenosine; andmaintenance of transmethylation reactions. In homozygous Adk -/- mice,generated through Adk-targeting, embryonic stem cells developed normallyduring embryogenesis. However, within 4 days after birth they displayedmicrovesicular hepatic steatosis and died within 14 days with fattyliver. Adenine nucleotides were decreased and S-adenosylhomocysteine, apotent inhibitor of transmethylation reactions, was increased in themutant liver.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for ADK isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

McNally, T.; Helfrich, R. J.; Cowart, M.; Dorwin, S. A.; Meuth, J. L.;Idler, K. B.; Klute, K. A.; Simmer, R. L.; Kowaluk, E. A.; Halbert, D.N.: Cloning and expression of the adenosine kinase gene from rat andhuman tissues. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 231:645-650, 1997; and

Boison, D.; Scheurer, L.; Zumsteg, V.; Rulicke, T.; Litynski, P.;Fowler, B.; Brandner, S.; Mohler, H.: Neonatal hepatic steatosis bydisruption of the adenosine kinase gene. Proc. Nat.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADK are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 102750, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adenosine kinase (ADK, Accession NP_(—)006712.1) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADK BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ADK, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19386, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Adenosine kinase(ADK, Accession NP_(—)006712.1), a gene which Adenosine kinase;catalyzes conversion of adenosine to AMP. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ADK.

The function of ADK has been established by previous studies. Adenosinekinase (ATP:adenosine 5-prime-phosphotransferase; EC 2.7.1.20) is anabundant enzyme in mammalian tissues that catalyzes the transfer of thegamma-phosphate from ATP to adenosine, thereby serving as a potentiallyimportant regulator of concentrations of both extracellular adenosineand intracellular adenine nucleotides. Adenosine has widespread effectson the cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, and immune systems andinhibitors of ADK could play an important pharmacological role inincreasing intravascular adenosine concentrations and acting asantiinflammatory agents. Spychala et al. (1996) obtained full-lengthcDNA clones encoding catalytically active ADK from lymphocyte,placental, and liver cDNA libraries. On Northern blots of all tissuesexamined, they identified mRNA species of 1.3 and 1.8 kb, attributableto alternative polyadenylation sites at the 3-prime end of the gene. Theencoded protein consisted of 345 amino acids with a calculated molecularsize of 38.7 kD and without any sequence similarities to otherwell-characterized mammalian nucleoside kinases. In contrast, 2 regionswere identified with significant sequence identity to microbialribokinase and fructokinases and a bacterial inosine/guanosine kinase.Thus, ADK is a structurally distinct mammalian nucleoside kinase thatappears to be akin to sugar kinases of microbial origin. McNally et al.(1997) also cloned human cDNAs encoding adenosine kinase. They foundcDNAs encoding both the 345-amino acid form and a 362-amino acid form ofthe enzyme. These 2 alternately spliced forms differed only at the5-prime end. When expressed, both isoforms of the enzyme phosphorylatedadenosine with identical kinetics and both required Mg2+ for activity.The structural gene for this enzyme was tentatively assigned tochromosome 10 by somatic cell hybrid studies (Klobutcher et al., 1976).By the principle of gene dosage, Francke and Thompson (1979) concludedby exclusion that ADK must be in the region 10q11-10q24. In a case oftrisomy 10p, Snyder et al. (1984) found normal levels of ADK.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of ADK.Boison et al. (2002) pursued the hypothesis that a deficit inadenosine-dependent metabolism is a causative factor for the developmentof microvesicular hepatic steatosis. A deficiency of adenosine kinase,the major adenosine-removing enzyme of postnatal liver, was expected toaffect liver function on 3 levels: availability of adenine nucleotides;disruption of the futile cycle between AMP and adenosine; andmaintenance of transmethylation reactions. In homozygous Adk -/- mice,generated through Adk-targeting, embryonic stem cells developed normallyduring embryogenesis. However, within 4 days after birth they displayedmicrovesicular hepatic steatosis and died within 14 days with fattyliver. Adenine nucleotides were decreased and S-adenosylhomocysteine, apotent inhibitor of transmethylation reactions, was increased in themutant liver.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for ADK isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

McNally, T.; Helfrich, R. J.; Cowart, M.; Dorwin, S. A.; Meuth, J. L.;Idler, K. B.; Klute, K. A.; Simmer, R. L.; Kowaluk, E. A.; Halbert, D.N.: Cloning and expression of the adenosine kinase gene from rat andhuman tissues. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 231:645-650, 1997; and

Boison, D.; Scheurer, L.; Zumsteg, V.; Rulicke, T.; Litynski, P.;Fowler, B.; Brandner, S.; Mohler, H.: Neonatal hepatic steatosis bydisruption of the adenosine kinase gene. Proc. Nat.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADK are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 102750, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Aminomethyltransferase (glycine cleavage system protein t)(AMT, Accession NP_(—)000472.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AMT BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AMT, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AMT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16729, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition ofAminomethyltransferase (glycine cleavage system protein t) (AMT,Accession NP_(—)000472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AMT.

ANAPC1 (Accession NP_(—)073153.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ANAPC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ANAPC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANAPC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14212, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of ANAPC1 (AccessionNP_(—)073153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ANAPC1.

Ap1 gamma subunit binding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)009178.2)is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AP1GBP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AP1GBP1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of AP1GBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1791, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Ap1 gamma subunitbinding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)009178.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1GBP1.

Ap1 gamma subunit binding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)542117.1)is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AP1GBP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AP1GBP1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of AP1GBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1791, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Ap1 gamma subunitbinding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)542117.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1GBP1.

Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 4 (ARHGEF4, AccessionNP_(—)127462.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGEF4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12767, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Rho guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 4 (ARHGEF4, Accession NP_(—)127462.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGEF4.

Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 4 (ARHGEF4, AccessionNP_(—)056135.2) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGEF4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12767, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Rho guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 4 (ARHGEF4, Accession NP_(—)056135.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGEF4.

Aryl-hydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator 2 (ARNT2, AccessionNP_(—)055677.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARNT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARNT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ARNT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6462, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Aryl-hydrocarbonreceptor nuclear translocator 2 (ARNT2, Accession NP_(—)055677.1), agene which specifically recognizes the xenobiotic response element(xre). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARNT2.

The function of ARNT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. ARP5 (AccessionNP_(—)114123.2) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARP5 BINDING SITE1 and ARP5 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by ARP5, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARP5 BINDING SITE1 and ARP5 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:6833 and SEQ ID:5338 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of ARP5 (AccessionNP_(—)114123.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARP5.

ATP6V1A (Accession NP_(—)001681.2) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP6V1A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP6V1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6211, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of ATP6V1A (AccessionNP_(—)001681.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP6V1A.

Attractin (ATRN, Accession NP_(—)647537.1) is another GAM116 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATRN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by ATRN, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATRNBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8323, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Attractin (ATRN,Accession NP_(—)647537.1), a gene which is involved in the initialimmune cell clustering during inflammatory response. Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ATRN.

The function of ATRN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 3 (B4GALT3, AccessionNP_(—)003770.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. B4GALT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by B4GALT3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of B4GALT3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13333,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Udp-gal:betaglcnacbeta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 3 (B4GALT3, AccessionNP_(—)003770.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith B4GALT3.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 4(B4GALT4, Accession NP_(—)003769.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. B4GALT4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by B4GALT4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B4GALT4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Udp-gal:betaglcnacbeta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 4 (B4GALT4, AccessionNP_(—)003769.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith B4GALT4.

B-cell cll/lymphoma 6 (zinc finger protein 51) (BCL6, AccessionNP_(—)620309.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BCL6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BCL6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCL6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14159, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of B-cellcll/lymphoma 6 (zinc finger protein 51) (BCL6, AccessionNP_(—)620309.1), a gene which is involved in the generation andmaintenance of both T and B cells during immune responses and thereforemay be associated with B-cell non-hodgkin lymphoma, diffuse large celllymphomas and follicular lymphomas. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of B-cell non-hodgkinlymphoma, diffuse large cell lymphomas and follicular lymphomas, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with BCL6.

The function of BCL6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM90.1. B-cell cll/lymphoma 6(zinc finger protein 51) (BCL6, Accession NP_(—)001697.2) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by BCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof BCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14159, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of B-cellcll/lymphoma 6 (zinc finger protein 51) (BCL6, AccessionNP_(—)001697.2), a gene which is involved in the generation andmaintenance of both T and B cells during immune responses and thereforemay be associated with B-cell non-hodgkin lymphoma, diffuse large celllymphomas and follicular lymphomas. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of B-cell non-hodgkinlymphoma, diffuse large cell lymphomas and follicular lymphomas, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with BCL6.

The function of BCL6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM90.1. B lymphoma mo-mlvinsertion region (mouse) (BMI1, Accession NP_(—)005171.4) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BMI1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BMI1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BMI1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5333, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of B lymphoma mo-mlvinsertion region (mouse) (BMI1, Accession NP_(—)005171.4). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BMI1.

Btg family, member 2 (BTG2, Accession NP_(—)006754.1) is another GAM116target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTG2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby BTG2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BTG2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8685, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Btg family, member2 (BTG2, Accession NP_(—)006754.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BTG2.

C16orf5 (Accession NP_(—)037531.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C16orf5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C16orf5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C16orf5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20128, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of C16orf5 (AccessionNP_(—)037531.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C16orf5.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 9 (C1orf9, Accession NP_(—)055098.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf9BINDING SITE1 and C1orf9 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf9,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C1orf9 BINDING SITE1 andC1orf9 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15293 and SEQ ID:17492respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 9 (C1orf9, Accession NP_(—)055098.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf9.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 9 (C1orf9, Accession NP_(—)057311.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf9BINDING SITE1 and C1orf9 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf9,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C1orf9 BINDING SITE1 andC1orf9 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15293 and SEQ ID:15419respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 9 (C1orf9, Accession NP_(—)057311.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf9.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 108 (C21orf108, AccessionXP_(—)114191.2) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C21orf108 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C21orf108, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C21orf108 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19399,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21 openreading frame 108 (C21orf108, Accession XP_(—)114191.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf108.

C5orf13 (Accession NP_(—)004763.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C5orf13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C5orf13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C5orf13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:900, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of C5orf13 (AccessionNP_(—)004763.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C5orf13.

CABIN1 (Accession NP_(—)036427.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CABIN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CABIN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CABIN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16423, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of CABIN1 (AccessionNP_(—)036427.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CABIN1.

Caspase 8, apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, AccessionNP_(—)203521.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CASP8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10011, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203521.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Cyclin d1 (prad1:parathyroid adenomatosis 1) (CCND1, Accession NP_(—)444284.1) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCND1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CCND1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCND1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6838, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin d1 (prad1:parathyroid adenomatosis 1) (CCND1, Accession NP_444284.1), a gene whichis involved in the control of cell cycle and is required for Schwanncell proliferation to proceed normally during Wallerian degeneration.and therefore may be associated with T(11q13)-bearing b-lymphoid andlymphoid tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of T(11q13)-bearing b-lymphoid and lymphoidtumors, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withCCND1.

The function of CCND1 has been established by previous studies.Tsujimoto et al. (1984) cloned the chromosomal breakpoint of chroniclymphocytic leukemia (CLL; OMIM Ref. No. 151400) cells of the B-celltype carrying t(11;14)(q13;q32). The breakpoint was in the joiningsegment of the heavy chain locus on chromosome 14. A probe that isspecific for chromosome 11 and maps immediately 5-prime to thebreakpoint on 14q+ was isolated. The probe detected a rearrangement ofthe homologous genomic DNA segment in CLL cells and in DNA from adiffuse large cell lymphoma with the t(11;14) translocation. Thisrearranged DNA segment was not present in Burkitt lymphoma cells withthe t(8;14) translocation or in nonneoplastic human lymphoblastoidcells. The probe thus can be used to identify and characterize a genelocated on 11q13 involved in the malignant transformation of B cells inthe t(11;14) translocation. Tsujimoto et al. (1984) referred to thisgene as BCL1. In 2 different cases of B-cell chronic lymphatic leukemia,Tsujimoto et al. (1985) found that the breakpoints on chromosome 11 werewithin 8 nucleotides of each other and on chromosome 14 involved the J4DNA segment of the Ig heavy chain segment. Because they detected a7mer-9mer signallike sequence with a 12-base-long spacer on the normalchromosome 11, close to the breakpoint, they speculated that thet(11;14) chromosome translocation in CLL may be sequence specific andmay involve the recombination system for immunoglobulin V-D-J genesegment joining.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CCND1.Ma et al. (1998) studied cyclin D1-deficient mice, which have small eyeswith thin retinas, and observed that there was a lower level of retinalcell proliferation and a unique pattern of photoreceptor cell death.Death was first observed in scattered clusters of cells in the retina.It then appeared to spread from these few cells to nearbyphotoreceptors, eventually producing extensive holes in thephotoreceptor layer. These holes appeared to be filled with interneuronsfrom the inner nuclear layer. The death occurred mainly during thesecond to fourth postnatal weeks. Other models of photoreceptordegeneration in rodents differed in that they occur more uniformlyacross the retina, with death proceeding over a longer period of timeuntil all, or nearly all, of the photoreceptors degenerate. Ma et al.(1998) found that expression of a bcl2 transgene could not prevent thedeath.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CCND1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ma, C.; Papermaster, D.; Cepko, C. L.: A unique pattern of photoreceptordegeneration in cyclin D1 mutant mice. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.95:9938-9943, 1998; and

Tsujimoto, Y.; Yunis, J.; Onorato - Showe, L.; Erikson, J.; Nowell, P.C.; Croce, C. M.: Molecular cloning of the chromosomal breakpoint ofB-cell lymphomas and leukemias with the t(11;1.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CCND1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 168461, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cerebellar degeneration-related protein 2, 62 kda (CDR2,Accession XP_071866.2) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. CDR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDR2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5603, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Cerebellardegeneration-related protein 2, 62 kda (CDR2, Accession XP_071866.2), agene which plays a role in cytokinesis, cell shape, and functions suchas secretion and capping. and therefore may be associated withParaneoplastic cerebellar degeneration. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Paraneoplastic cerebellardegeneration, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDR2.

The function of CDR2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM42.1. Centaurin, delta 1(CENTD1, Accession NP_(—)056045.2) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CENTD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CENTD1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CENTD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10052, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Centaurin, delta 1(CENTD1, Accession NP_(—)056045.2), a gene which is nvolved in cellsignaling/communication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CENTD1.

The function of CENTD1 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening brain cDNAs for the potential to encode proteins that are atleast 50 kD, Nagase et al. (1998) identified a partial cDNA encodingCENTD1, which they called KIAA0580. The protein was predicted to beinvolved in cell signaling/communication. RT-PCR analysis detectedexpression of KIAA0580 in all tissues tested except skeletal muscle. Bysearching sequence databases, followed by 5-prime RACE, Miura et al.(2002) obtained full-length cDNAs encoding CENTD1 and CENTD2 (OMIM Ref.No. 606646), which they called ARAP2 and ARAP1, respectively. LikeARAP1, the 1,704-amino acid ARAP2 protein contains ARF-GAP (see OMIMRef. No. 103180), RHO-GAP (see OMIM Ref. No. 602732), ankyrin repeat(see OMIM Ref. No. 605787), RAS (OMIM Ref. No. 190020)-associating, and5 pleckstrin (OMIM Ref. No. 173570) homology (PH) domains. However,unlike ARAP1, ARAP2 also has a sterile alpha motif (SAM) domain likethat found in EphA receptor (see OMIM Ref. No. 179610) and a region ofhomology to the switch-2 domain of RAB13 (OMIM Ref. No. 602672). TheRHO-GAP domain of ARAP2 lacks the predicted catalytic arginine and istherefore unlikely to have RHO-GAP activity. Northern blot analysisshowed that ARAP2 is much more variably expressed than ARAP1. Thehighest ARAP2 expression levels were in brain, thymus, spleen, kidney,peripheral blood leukocytes, lymph node, spinal cord, and thyroid. Twomessages at 7.5 and 11 kb were found in brain, and 7.5- and 8.5-kbmessages were found in thymus, spleen, kidney, peripheral bloodleukocytes, and lymph node. Of the hematopoietic tissues examined, onlybone marrow did not show ARAP2 expression.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Miura, K.; Jacques, K. M.; Stauffer, S.; Kubosaki, A.; Zhu, K.; Hirsch,D. S.; Resau, J.; Zheng, Y.; Randazzo, P. A.: ARAP1: a point ofconvergence for Arf and Rho signaling. Molec. Cell 9:109-119, 2002; and

Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, K.; Miyajima, N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Nomura,N.; Ohara, O.: Prediction of the coding sequences of unidentified humangenes. IX. The complete sequences of 10.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CENTD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606645, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chromodomain helicase dna binding protein 3 (CHD3, AccessionNP_(—)001263.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CHD3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHD3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CHD3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:773, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Chromodomainhelicase dna binding protein 3 (CHD3, Accession NP_(—)001263.1), a genewhich may regulate gene expression and chromatin structure. andtherefore may be associated with Dermatomyositis. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofDermatomyositis, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CHD3.

The function of CHD3 has been established by previous studies. Anti-Mi2autoantibody is strongly associated with dermatomyositis and is found insera of 20% of dermatomyositis patients. Mi2 antigen consists of atleast 8 components. By immunoscreening human thymocyte and HeLa cellcDNA expression libraries with anti-Mi2 patient sera, Ge et al. (1995)isolated a partial cDNA encoding Mi2-alpha, or CHD3. The deduced partialprotein contains 4 potential zinc finger domains. Antibodies againstrecombinant Mi2-alpha reacted with a 240-kD HeLa cell protein. Northernblot analysis detected a single 7.5- to 8.0-kb Mi2-alpha transcript inHeLa cells. Seelig et al. (1996) noted that the Mi2-alpha and Mi2-beta(CHD4; 603277) proteins react with most or all dermatomyositis patientanti-Mi2 sera. While these proteins are distinct, they have stretches ofidentical sequence that could result in shared epitopes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ge, Q.; Nilasena, D. S.; O'Brien, C. A.; Frank, M. B.; Targoff, I. N.:Molecular analysis of a major antigenic region of the 240-kD protein ofMi-2 autoantigen. J. Clin. Invest. 96:1730-1737, 1995; and

Seelig, H. P.; Renz, M.; Targoff, I. N.; Ge, Q.; Frank, M. B.: Two formsof the major antigenic protein of the dermatomyositis-specific Mi-2autoantigen. (Letter) Arthritis Rheum. 39.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CHD3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602120, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CIDE-3 (Accession NP_(—)071377.2) is another GAM116 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CIDE-3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCIDE-3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CIDE-3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19483, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of CIDE-3 (AccessionNP_(—)071377.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CIDE-3.

Collagen, type x, alpha 1(schmid metaphyseal chondrodysplasia) (COL10A1,Accession NP_(—)000484.2) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. COL10A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by COL10A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL10A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5855, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type x,alpha 1(schmid metaphyseal chondrodysplasia) (COL10A1, AccessionNP_(—)000484.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COL10A1.

Collagen, type xi, alpha 2 (COL11A2, Accession NP_(—)542411.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL11A2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COL11A2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of COL11A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14857, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type xi,alpha 2 (COL11A2, Accession NP_(—)542411.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL11A2.

Collagen, type xi, alpha 2 (COL11A2, Accession NP_(—)542412.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL11A2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COL11A2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of COL11A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14857, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type xi,alpha 2 (COL11A2, Accession NP_(—)542412.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL11A2.

Collagen, type xi, alpha 2 (COL11A2, Accession NP_(—)542410.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL11A2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COL11A2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of COL11A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14857, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type xi,alpha 2 (COL11A2, Accession NP_(—)542410.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL11A2.

Collagen, type xxi, alpha 1 (COL21A1, Accession NP_110447.2) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL21A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by COL21A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL21A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7623, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typexxi, alpha 1 (COL21A1, Accession NP_(—)110447.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL21A1.

Complexin 1 (CPLX1, Accession NP_(—)006642.1) is another GAM116 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPLX1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCPLX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPLX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3486, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Complexin 1(CPLX1, Accession NP_(—)006642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CPLX1.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily i (dioxin-inducible), polypeptide 1 (glaucoma3, primary infantile) (CYP1B1, Accession NP_(—)000095.1) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP1B1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CYP1B1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP1B1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11514, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily i (dioxin-inducible), polypeptide 1 (glaucoma 3, primaryinfantile) (CYP1B1, Accession NP_(—)000095.1), a gene which participatesin the metabolism of a molecule that is a participant in eyedevelopment. and therefore is associated with Glaucoma, primarycongenital, peters anomaly. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Glaucoma, primary congenital,peters anomaly, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP1B1.

The function of CYP1B1 has been established by previous studies. In thestudy of candidate genes identified in the critical region of 2p21 wherea major gene for primary congenital glaucoma, GLC3A (OMIM Ref. No.231300), had been mapped by linkage studies, Stoilov et al. (1997) foundthe CYP1B1 gene, which had previously been identified by Sutter et al.(1994). From a determination of the intron/exon junctions of this gene,Stoilov et al. (1997) concluded that the gene contains 3 exons and 2introns. The entire coding sequence of the genes is contained in exons 2and 3. This genomic structure agreed with that reported by Tang et al.(1996). Screening for the presence of coding sequence changes in theCYP1B1 gene, Stoilov et al. (1997) identified 3 different truncatingmutations: a 13-bp deletion found in 1 consanguineous and 1nonconsanguineous family (601771.0001); a single cytosine insertionobserved in another 2 consanguineous families (601771.0002); and a largedeletion found in an additional consanguineous family. In addition, a G-to - C transversion at nucleotide 1640 of the CYP1B1 coding sequence wasfound that caused a val432- to - leu amino acid substitution. Thischange created an EcoR57 restriction site, thus providing a rapidscreening method. Heterozygosity for the val432- to - leu change wasfound in 51.4% of 70 normal individuals. This amino acid change was notin that part of CYP1B1 that represented conserved sequences, and bothvaline and leucine are neutral and hydrophobic. Their very similaraliphatic side groups differ by a single -CH2 group. Therefore, thischange appeared to represent a common amino acid polymorphism that isnot related to the primary congenital glaucoma phenotype. Identificationof CYP1B1 as the gene affected in primary congenital glaucoma was saidby Stoilov et al. (1997) to be the first example in which mutations in amember of the cytochrome P450 superfamily results in a primarydevelopmental defect. The finding was not unexpected, however, as a linkbetween members of this superfamily and the processes of growth anddifferentiation had been postulated previously. They speculated thatCYP1B1 participates in the metabolism of an as-yet-unknown biologicallyactive molecule that is a participant in eye development. Stoilov et al.(1997) demonstrated that a stable protein product is produced in theaffected subjects of these families, and that the 3 mutations theydescribed would be expected to result in a product lacking between 189and 254 amino acids from the C terminus. This segment harbors theinvariant cysteine of all known cytochrome P450 amino sequences; inCYP1B1 it is cys470. Schwartzman et al. (1987) implicated acytochrome-P450-dependent arachidonate metabolite that inhibitsNa+,K+-ATPase in the cornea in regulating corneal transparency andaqueous humor secretion. This finding is consistent with the clouding ofthe cornea and increased intraocular pressure, the 2 major diagnosticcriteria for primary congenital glaucoma.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bejjani, B. A.; Lewis, R. A.; Tomey, K. F.; Anderson, K. L.; Dueker, D.K.; Jabak, M.; Astle, W. F.; Otterud, B.; Leppert, M.; Lupski, J. R.:Mutations in CYP1B1, the gene for cytochrome P4501B1, are thepredominant cause of primary congenital glaucoma in Saudi Arabia. Am. J.Hum. Genet. 62:325-333, 1998; and

Stoilov, I.; Akarsu, A. N.; Alozie, I.; Child, A.; Barsoum-Homsy, M.;Turacli, M. E.; Or, M.; Lewis, R. A.; Ozdemir, N.; Brice, G.; Aktan, S.G.; Chevrette, L.; Coca- Prados, M.; Sarfara.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CYP1B1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601771, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dynactin 4 (p62) (DCTN4, Accession NP_(—)057305.1) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DCTN4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DCTN4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCTN4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7697, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Dynactin 4 (p62)(DCTN4, Accession NP_(—)057305.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DCTN4.

Disrupted in schizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DISC1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DISC1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DISC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6142, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Disrupted inschizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1), a gene which hasglobular N-terminal domain(s) and a helical C-terminal domain. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with DISC1.

The function of DISC1 has been established by previous studies. Millaret al. (2000) isolated and sequenced the breakpoints on chromosomes 1and 11 in the Scottish family carrying the translocation, and bysequence analysis concluded that no genes were within the regionsurrounding the chromosome 11 breakpoint. The authors found that, bycontrast, the corresponding region on chromosome 1 was gene-dense andthat not 1, but 2, novel genes were directly disrupted by thetranslocation. They named these genes ‘disrupted in schizophrenia’ 1 and2 (DISC1 and DISC2, 606271). The major DISC1 transcript is approximately7.5 kb, contains an open reading frame encoding 854 amino acids, and isubiquitously expressed. The protein is predicted to consist of aglobular N-terminal domain(s) and helical C-terminal domain that has thepotential to form a coiled-coil by interaction with another protein(s).Similar structures are thought to be present in a variety of unrelatedproteins that are known to function in the nervous system. The putativestructure of the protein encoded by DISC1 is therefore compatible with arole in the nervous system. DISC2 apparently specifies a single exonthought to be a noncoding RNA molecule that is antisense to DISC1, anarrangement that has been observed at other loci where the antisense RNAmay regulate expression of the sense gene. The authors concluded thatDISC1 and DISC2 should be considered formal candidate genes forsusceptibility to psychiatric illness. The family studied by St. Clairet al. (1990) and Millar et al. (2000) was originally ascertained byJacobs et al. (1970), who reported the translocation in the propositus,who had adolescent conduct disorder, and in members of 4 generations ofthe extended family. Blackwood et al. (2001) provided a follow-up. Ofthe 87 members of the family who were karyotyped, 37 carried thetranslocation. A psychiatric diagnosis was reached in 29 carriers, 38noncarriers, and the 2 founders (who were not karyotyped). The range ofsymptoms in this family crossed traditional diagnostic boundaries, andthe locus identified by the breakpoint on 1q42 appeared to be implicatedin either schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Furthermore, Blackwood(2000) reported abnormalities in the auditory P300 event-relatedpotential, which showed prolonged latency and reduced amplitude inaffected members of the family.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Blackwood, D. H. R.; Fordyce, A.; Walker, M. T.; St. Clair, D. M.;Porteous, D. J.; Muir, W. J.: Schizophrenia and affectivedisorders-cosegretation with a translocation at chromosome 1q42 thatdirectly disrupts brain-expressed genes: clinical and P300 findings in afamily. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 69:428-433, 2001; and

Ekelund, J.; Hovatta, I.; Parker, A.; Paunio, T.; Varilo, T.; Martin,R.; Suhonen, J.; Ellonen, P.; Chan, G.; Sinsheimer, J. S.; Sobel, E.;Juvonen, H.; Arajarvi, R.; Partonen, T.; Suv.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DISC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605210, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. DKFZP434J046 (Accession NP_(—)056486.1) is another GAM116target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434J046 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DKFZP434J046, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434J046 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4305, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434J046(Accession NP_(—)056486.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434J046.

DKFZP564K0822 (Accession NP_(—)110423.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564K0822 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564K0822, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564K0822 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8390, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564K0822(Accession NP_(—)110423.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564K0822.

DKFZp761B128 (Accession NP_(—)689650.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B128 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B128, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B128 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19522, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B128(Accession NP_(—)689650.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B128.

DKFZp761G0122 (Accession NP_(—)689874.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761G0122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761G0122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761G0122 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9943, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761G0122(Accession NP_(—)689874.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761G0122.

Dickkopf homolog 2 (xenopus laevis) (DKK2, Accession NP_(—)055236.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DKK2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DKK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DKK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10328, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Dickkopf homolog 2(xenopus laevis) (DKK2, Accession NP_(—)055236.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DKK2.

Dihydrolipoamide s-acetyltransferase (e2 component of pyruvatedehydrogenase complex) (DLAT, Accession NP_(—)001922.2) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DLAT BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DLAT, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DLATBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16982, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Dihydrolipoamides-acetyltransferase (e2 component of pyruvate dehydrogenase complex)(DLAT, Accession NP_(—)001922.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DLAT.

DOT1L (Accession NP_(—)115871.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DOT1L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DOT1L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DOT1L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5058, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of DOT1L (AccessionNP_(—)115871.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DOT1L.

DRIL2 (Accession NP_(—)006456.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DRIL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DRIL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DRIL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4242, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of DRIL2 (AccessionNP_(—)006456.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DRIL2.

Down syndrome critical region gene 3 (DSCR3, Accession NP_006043.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSCR3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DSCR3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSCR3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16394, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Down syndromecritical region gene 3 (DSCR3, Accession NP_(—)006043.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DSCR3.

Eyes absent homolog 1 (drosophila) (EYA1, Accession NP_(—)742055.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EYA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EYA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EYA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8370, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Eyes absenthomolog 1 (drosophila) (EYA1, Accession NP_(—)742055.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EYA1.

Eyes absent homolog 1 (drosophila) (EYA1, Accession NP_(—)000494.2) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EYA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EYA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EYA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8370, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Eyes absenthomolog 1 (drosophila) (EYA1, Accession NP_(—)000494.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EYA1.

Eyes absent homolog 1 (drosophila) (EYA1, Accession NP_(—)742057.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EYA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EYA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EYA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8370, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Eyes absenthomolog 1 (drosophila) (EYA1, Accession NP_(—)742057.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EYA1.

Eyes absent homolog 1 (drosophila) (EYA1, Accession NP_(—)742056.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EYA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EYA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EYA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8370, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Eyes absenthomolog 1 (drosophila) (EYA1, Accession NP_(—)742056.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EYA1.

Coagulation factor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, AccessionNP_(—)003941.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. F2RL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by F2RL3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of F2RL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4749, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Coagulation factorii (thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, Accession NP_(—)003941.1), a genewhich Protease-activated receptor 4; G protein-coupled receptor thatincreases phosphoinositide hydrolysis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with F2RL3.

The function of F2RL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. F-box only protein 7(FBXO7, Accession NP_(—)036311.2) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXO7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FBXO7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXO7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10093, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of F-box only protein7 (FBXO7, Accession NP_(—)036311.2), a gene which Fubunit of the SCFubiquitin protein ligase complex, recruits substrates to ubiquitinconjugating enzymes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXO7.

The function of FBXO7 has been established by previous studies. The Fbox, named after cyclin F (CCNF; 600227), in which it was originallyobserved, is an approximately 40-amino acid motif that binds SKP1 (OMIMRef. No. 601434). F-box proteins are components of modular E3 ubiquitinprotein ligases called SCFs (SKP1, OMIM Ref. No. 603134), F-boxproteins), which function in phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination.Using a yeast 2-hybrid screen with SKP1 as bait, followed by searchingsequence databases, Winston et al. (1999) and Cenciarelli et al. (1999)identified 33 mammalian and 26 human F-box proteins, respectively. Thesecontained C termini with leucine-rich repeats (FBXLs, e.g., SKP2 (OMIMRef. No. 601436)), WD40 domains (FBXWs, e.g., BTRCP (OMIM Ref. No.603482)), or no recognizable motifs (FBXOs, e.g., CCNF). Using RT-PCRanalysis, Winston et al. (1999) found high expression of FBXO7 in brain,heart, kidney, liver, lung, skeletal muscle, and placenta, with lowerlevels in pancreas.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ilyin, G. P.; Rialland, M.; Pigeon, C.; Guguen-Guillouzo, C.: cDNAcloning and expression analysis of new members of the mammalian F-boxprotein family. Genomics 67:40-47, 2000; and

Winston, J. T.; Koepp, D. M.; Zhu, C.; Elledge, S. J.; Harper, J. W.: Afamily of mammalian F-box proteins. Curr. Biol. 9:1180-1182, 1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FBXO7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605648, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ10035 (Accession NP_(—)060444.1) is another GAM116 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10035 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by FLJ10035, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofFLJ10035 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12536, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10035(Accession NP_(—)060444.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10035.

FLJ11149 (Accession NP_(—)060809.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11149 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11149,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11149 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14300, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11149(Accession NP_(—)060809.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11149.

FLJ11155 (Accession NP_(—)060812.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11155 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11155,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11155 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8506, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11155(Accession NP_(—)060812.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11155.

FLJ11274 (Accession NP_(—)060845.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11274 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11274,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11274 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7491, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11274(Accession NP_(—)060845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11274.

FLJ11800 (Accession NP_(—)079250.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11800 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11823, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11800(Accession NP_(—)079250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11800.

FLJ12190 (Accession NP_(—)079347.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12190 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12190,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12190 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15397, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12190(Accession NP_(—)079347.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12190.

FLJ12443 (Accession NP_(—)079106.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12443 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12443,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12443 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19826, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12443(Accession NP_(—)079106.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12443.

FLJ12586 (Accession NP_(—)078896.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12586 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12586,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12586 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2047, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12586(Accession NP_(—)078896.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12586.

FLJ12650 (Accession NP_(—)078798.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12650 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12650,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12650 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2476, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12650(Accession NP_(—)078798.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12650.

FLJ12800 (Accession NP_(—)075054.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12800 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12800(Accession NP_(—)075054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12800.

FLJ13204 (Accession NP_(—)079037.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13204 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13204,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13204 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13933, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13204(Accession NP_(—)079037.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13204.

FLJ13855 (Accession NP_(—)075567.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13855 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13855,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13855 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18367, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13855(Accession NP_(—)075567.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13855.

FLJ14082 (Accession NP_(—)079300.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14082 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14082,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14082 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15997, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14082(Accession NP_(—)079300.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14082.

FLJ14564 (Accession NP_(—)115939.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14564 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14564,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14564 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8020, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14564(Accession NP_(—)115939.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14564.

FLJ20257 (Accession NP_(—)062552.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20257 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20257,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20257 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1289, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20257(Accession NP_(—)062552.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20257.

FLJ20716 (Accession NP_(—)060408.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20716 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20716,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20716 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4364, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20716(Accession NP_(—)060408.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20716.

FLJ22490 (Accession NP_(—)079066.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22490 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22490,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22490 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22490(Accession NP_(—)079066.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22490.

FLJ22494 (Accession NP_(—)079091.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22494 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22494,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22494 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11620, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22494(Accession NP_(—)079091.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22494.

FLJ22944 (Accession NP_(—)079421.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22944 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22944,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22944 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16245, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22944(Accession NP_(—)079421.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22944.

FLJ30313 (Accession NP_(—)689970.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30313 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30313,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30313 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:956, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30313(Accession NP_(—)689970.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30313.

FLJ32029 (Accession NP_(—)775853.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32029 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32029,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32029 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16839, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32029(Accession NP_(—)775853.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32029.

FLJ35838 (Accession NP_(—)775803.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35838 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35838,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35838 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1616, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35838(Accession NP_(—)775803.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35838.

FLJ36504 (Accession NP_(—)787106.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36504 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36504,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36504 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9901, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36504(Accession NP_(—)787106.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36504.

FLJ36749 (Accession NP_(—)775877.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36749 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36749,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36749 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36749(Accession NP_(—)775877.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36749.

FLJ36928 (Accession NP_(—)775822.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36928 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36928,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36928 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36928(Accession NP_(—)775822.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36928.

FLJ39106 (Accession NP_(—)775900.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39106 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39106,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39106 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4522, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39106(Accession NP_(—)775900.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39106.

FLJ39654 (Accession NP_(—)787110.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39654 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39654,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39654 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39654(Accession NP_(—)787110.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39654.

Fibronectin leucine rich transmembrane protein 3 (FLRT3, AccessionNP_(—)037413.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLRT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLRT3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FLRT3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3900, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Fibronectinleucine rich transmembrane protein 3 (FLRT3, Accession NP_(—)037413.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FLRT3.

Forkhead box a1 (FOXA1, Accession NP_(—)004487.2) is another GAM116target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXA1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FOXA1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15349, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box a1(FOXA1, Accession NP_(—)004487.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FOXA1.

Forkhead box m1 (FOXM1, Accession NP_(—)068772.1) is another GAM116target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXM1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FOXM1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box m1(FOXM1, Accession NP_(—)068772.1), a gene which may play a role in thecontrol of cell proliferation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FOXM1.

The function of FOXM1 has been established by previous studies. The‘forkhead’ gene family, originally identified in Drosophila, comprisestranscription factors with a conserved 100-amino acid DNA-binding motif.One group of factors with the forkhead, or winged-helix, domain is thehepatocyte nuclear factor-3 family of proteins, which appears toregulate cell-specific transcription in hepatocytes and in respiratoryand intestinal epithelia. In an attempt to identify forkhead domaintranscription factors involved in intestinal cell differentiation, Ye etal. (1997) isolated FKHL16, which they designated HNF3/forkheadhomolog-11 (HFH11), from a human colon carcinoma cell line. On Northernblots, FKHL16 is expressed primarily in thymus, testis, small intestine,and colon, moderately in ovary, and at reduced levels in other tissues.Ye et al. (1997) found 2 alternatively spliced FKHL16 mRNAs, yieldingpredicted proteins of 801 (OMIM Ref. No. HFH11A) and 748 (OMIM Ref. No.HFH11B) amino acids. Both isoforms contain 2 PEST regions, associatedwith rapid protein degradation. Expression studies in mouse revealedthat Fkhl16 is transcribed broadly in embryos, but is expressed only inadult organs containing proliferating cells involved in replenishingdifferentiated cell populations or in response to growth factorsreleased during injury or repair. By analyzing the promoter region ofhuman FKHL16, or TRIDENT, Korver et al. (1997) found that the 300 bpupstream of the transcription start site are essential for the cellcycle- specific expression of FKHL16. They stated that the promoter datain combination with the expression of FKHL16 in cycling, but notresting, cells indicate that this protein is likely to play a role inthe control of cell proliferation. By analysis of cDNA microarray, Ly etal. (2000) showed that diminished proliferation exhibited by fibroblastsfrom either elderly patients or patients with Hutchinson- Gilfordprogeria (OMIM Ref. No. 176670) was associated with reduced expressionof cell cycle genes as well as a decline in FOXM1B (OMIM Ref. No.HFH11B) levels. Wang et al. (2001) showed that increased levels ofFoxm1b in regenerating liver of old transgenic mice restored the sharppeaks in hepatocyte DNA replication and mitosis that are the hallmarksof young regenerating mouse liver. Restoration of the young regeneratingliver phenotype was associated with increased expression of numerouscell cycle regulatory genes. Cotransfection assays in the human hepatomaHepG2 cell line demonstrated that FOXM1B protein stimulated expressionof both the cyclin B1 (OMIM Ref. No. 123836) and cyclin D1 (OMIM Ref.No. 168461) promoters, suggesting that these cyclin genes are a directFOXM1B transcription target. The results suggested that FOXM1B controlsthe transcription network of genes that are essential for cell divisionand exit from mitosis. The results indicated that reduced expression ofthe FOXM1B transcription factor contributes to the decline in cellularproliferation observed in the aging process.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Westendorf, J. M.; Rao, P. N.; Gerace, L.: Cloning of cDNAs for M-phasephosphoproteins recognized by the MPM2 monoclonal antibody anddetermination of the phosphorylated epitope. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.91:714-718, 1994; and

Yao, K.-M.; Sha, M.; Lu, Z.; Wong, G. G.: Molecular analysis of a novelwinged helix protein, WIN: expression pattern, DNA binding property, andalternative splicing within the DNA bin.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FOXM1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602341, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. GALNT13 (Accession XP_(—)054951.3) is another GAM116 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GALNT13 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGALNT13, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GALNT13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16772, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of GALNT13 (AccessionXP_(—)054951.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GALNT13.

Glucosidase, beta; acid (includes glucosylceramidase) (GBA, AccessionNP_000148.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GBA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GBA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GBA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8745, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Glucosidase, beta;acid (includes glucosylceramidase) (GBA, Accession NP_(—)000148.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GBA.

GLTP (Accession NP_(—)057517.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GLTP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GLTP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GLTP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6571, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of GLTP (AccessionNP_(—)057517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GLTP.

GOR (Accession NP_(—)758439.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GOR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GOR, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GOR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10062, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of GOR (AccessionNP_(—)758439.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GOR.

G protein-coupled receptor 26 (GPR26, Accession NP_(—)703143.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR26 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR26, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR26BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8715, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 26 (GPR26, Accession NP_(—)703143.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR26.

Huntingtin (huntington disease) (HD, Accession NP_(—)002102.2) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3274, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Huntingtin(huntington disease) (HD, Accession NP_(—)002102.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HD.

Hypermethylated in cancer 2 (HIC2, Accession XP_(—)036937.2) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HIC2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HIC2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HIC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16826, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Hypermethylated incancer 2 (HIC2, Accession XP_(—)036937.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HIC2.

Hypermethylated in cancer 2 (HIC2, Accession NP_(—)055909.1) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HIC2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HIC2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HIC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16826, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Hypermethylated incancer 2 (HIC2, Accession NP_(—)055909.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HIC2.

HSPC039 (Accession NP_(—)057181.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSPC039 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC039,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC039 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6893, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of HSPC039 (AccessionNP_(—)057181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSPC039.

HSPC056 (Accession NP_(—)054873.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSPC056 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC056,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC056 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6808, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of HSPC056 (AccessionNP_(—)054873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSPC056.

HT002 (Accession NP_(—)054785.2) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HT002 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HT002,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HT002 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13026, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of HT002 (AccessionNP_(—)054785.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HT002.

5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 4 (HTR4, AccessionNP_(—)000861.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HTR4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HTR4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HTR4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2727, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 4 (HTR4, AccessionNP_000861.1), a gene which mediates calcium channel currents.Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HTR4.

The function of HTR4 has been established by previous studies. The5-hydroxytryptamine-4 receptor was first characterized by Dumuis et al.(1988) in mouse colliculi neurons. Subsequently, Eglen et al. (1995)showed that 5-HTR4 mediates widespread effects in central and peripheralnervous systems. Serotonin acts as a stimulant to atrial cardiac cellsin only a few mammalian species including human, monkey, and pig but notrodents. Cells from human atrium respond to 5-HT stimulation byproducing an L-type calcium current. Blondel et al. (1997) used PCR,based on primers to the central region of rat 5-HT4 receptor, to clone ahuman 5-HT4 receptor, which they called 5-HT4A. Sequence analysis showedthat this cDNA encodes a 387-amino acid polypeptide with 7 putativetransmembrane domains and several potential regulatory sites. Blondel etal. (1997) found that 5-HT4A is the same length and 93% identical to theshorter of the 2 alternately spliced forms of the rat 5-HT4 receptor.RT-PCR analysis showed that the 5- HT4A mRNA is expressed in humanileum, brain, and atrium, but not in the ventricle. COS-7 cellsexpressing the 5-HT4 receptor respond to serotonin stimulation withpharmacologic profiles similar to those seen in human atrial myocytes,suggesting to Blondel et al. (1997) that 5-HT4A is the proteinresponsible for the serotonin responsiveness of the human atrium.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Claeysen, S.; Fay, P.; Sebben, M.; Lemaire, S.; Bockaert, J.; Dumuis,A.; Taviaux, S.: Assignment of 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor (HTR4) tohuman chromosome 5 bands q31- to - q33 by in situ hybridization.Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 78:133-134, 1997; and

Dumuis, A.; Bouhelal, R.; Sebben, M.; Cory, R.; Bockaert, J.: Anonclassical 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor positively coupled withadenylate cyclase in the central nervous system. Molec.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HTR4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602164, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. HUMAGCGB (Accession XP_(—)291083.2) is another GAM116 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HUMAGCGB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HUMAGCGB, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHUMAGCGB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:466, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of HUMAGCGB(Accession XP_(—)291083.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HUMAGCGB.

HUMAGCGB (Accession NP_(—)037418.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HUMAGCGB BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by HUMAGCGB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HUMAGCGBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:466, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of HUMAGCGB(Accession NP_(—)037418.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HUMAGCGB.

ICK (Accession NP_(—)057597.2) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ICK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byICK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of ICK (AccessionNP_(—)057597.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ICK.

ICK (Accession NP_(—)766629.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ICK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byICK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of ICK (AccessionNP_(—)766629.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ICK.

ICK (Accession NP_(—)055735.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ICK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byICK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of ICK (AccessionNP_(—)055735.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ICK.

Interleukin 6 receptor (IL6R, Accession NP_(—)852004.1) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL6R BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL6R, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL6R BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12823, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 6receptor (IL6R, Accession NP_(—)852004.1), a gene which is essential tothe regulation of the immune response, hematopoiesis, and acute-phasereactions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IL6R.

The function of IL6R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Interleukin 6 receptor(IL6R, Accession NP_(—)000556.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL6R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byIL6R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL6R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12823, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 6receptor (IL6R, Accession NP_(—)000556.1), a gene which is essential tothe regulation of the immune response, hematopoiesis, and acute-phasereactions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IL6R.

The function of IL6R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Insulin receptor (INSR,Accession NP_(—)000199.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. INSR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by INSR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of INSR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8240, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Insulin receptor(INSR, Accession NP_(—)000199.1), a gene which binds insulin and has atyrosine- protein kinase activity. and therefore is associated withVarious forms of insulin resistance. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Various forms of insulinresistance, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith INSR.

The function of INSR has been established by previous studies. Theinsulin (INS; 176730) receptor is a tetramer of 2 alpha and 2 betasubunits. The alpha and beta subunits are coded by a single gene and arejoined by disulfide bonds, a mechanism parallel to that of the ligand,insulin (Rubin, 1984). Mutation in either the structural gene or some ofthe processing steps may lead to insulin resistance. Ullrich et al.(1985) deduced the entire 1,370-amino acid sequence from a cDNA clone.The precursor starts with a 27-amino acid signal sequence, followed bythe receptor alpha subunit, a precursor processing enzyme cleavage site,then the beta subunit containing a single 23-amino acid transmembranesequence. Seino et al. (1989) found that the INSR gene spans more than120 kb and has 22 exons. All introns interrupt protein coding regions ofthe gene. The 11 exons encoding the alpha subunit are dispersed overmore than 90 kb, whereas the 11 exons encoding the beta subunit arelocated together in a region of about 30 kb. Three transcriptionalinitiation sites were identified, located 276, 282, and 283 bp upstreamof the translation initiation site. There is heterogeneity of insulinreceptors in different tissues Leibiger et al. (2001) showed thatinsulin activates the transcription of its own gene and that of thebeta-cell glucokinase gene (GCK; 138079) by different mechanisms.Whereas INS gene transcription is promoted by signaling through INSRtype A (without exon 11), phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) class IA(see OMIM Ref. No. 171833), and the 70-kD S6 kinase, insulin stimulatesthe beta-cell GCK gene by signaling via INSR type B (with exon 11), PI3Kclass II (see OMIM Ref. No. 602838)-like activity, and protein kinase B(OMIM Ref. No. 164730). These data provided evidence for selectivity ininsulin action via the 2 INSR isoforms, the molecular basis beingpreferential signaling through different PI3K and protein kinases. Usinga yeast 2-hybrid system, Dey et al. (1998) identified a regulatorysubunit of PI3K, PIK3R3 (OMIM Ref. No. 606076), as a binding partner ofINSR. They concluded that PIK3R3 interacts with IGF1R (OMIM Ref. No.147370) and INSR in a kinase-dependent manner, providing an alternativepathway for the activation of PI3K by these 2 receptors. Rajala andAnderson (2001) sought to identify the tyrosine-phosphorylatedprotein(s) in the bovine rod outer segments (ROS) that are associatedwith PI3K. They concluded that tyrosine phosphorylation of the betasubunit of the insulin receptor is involved in the regulation of PI3Kactivity in the ROS.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of INSR.Belke et al. (2002) generated mice with a cardiomyocyte-specific insulinreceptor knockout (CIRKO), using cre/loxP recombination. Hearts of CIRKOmice were 20 to 30% smaller because of decreased postnatal hypertrophyof cardiomyocytes; they had persistent expression of the fetalbeta-myosin heavy chain isoform, approximately half the normalexpression of glucose transporter-1 (GLUT1; 138140), and a 2-foldincrease in GLUT4 expression. Cardiac glucose uptake was increased invivo, glycolysis was increased in isolated working hearts, and there wasreduced expression of enzymes that catalyze mitochondrialbeta-oxidation, leading to decreased fatty acid oxidation rates.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for INSR isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Leibiger, B.; Leibiger, I. B.; Moede, T.; Kemper, S.; Kulkarni, R. N.;Kahn, C. R.; de Vargas, L. M.; Berggren, P.-O.: Selective insulinsignaling through A and B insulin receptors regulates transcription ofinsulin and glucokinase genes in pancreatic beta cells. Molec. Cell7:559-570, 2001; and

Belke, D. D.; Betuing, S.; Tuttle, M. J.; Graveleau, C.; Young, M. E.;Pham, M.; Zhang, D.; Cooksey, R. C.; McClain, D. A.; Litwin, S. E.;Taegtmeyer, H.; Severson, D.; Kahn, C. R.; Abe.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of INSR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147670, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptor, type 2 (ITPR2,Accession NP_(—)002214.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ITPR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITPR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITPR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19491, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Inositol1,4,5-triphosphate receptor, type 2 (ITPR2, Accession NP_(—)002214.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ITPR2.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 10 (KCNJ10,Accession NP_(—)002232.2) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ10 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNJ10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5460, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 10 (KCNJ10, AccessionNP_(—)002232.2), a gene which may be responsible for potassium bufferingaction of glial cells in the brain. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KCNJ10.

The function of KCNJ10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM31.1. Potassium largeconductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily m, alpha member 1(KCNMA1, Accession NP_(—)002238.2) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNMA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNMA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNMA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8898, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Potassium largeconductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily m, alpha member 1(KCNMA1, Accession NP_(—)002238.2), a gene which is an alpha subunit 1of the large conductance calcium-activated K channel. Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNMA1.

The function of KCNMA1 has been established by previous studies.Potassium channels play a key role in the transmission of informationwithin the neuromuscular system by translating ionic fluxes acrosscellular membrane into electrical impulses and by interconverting andtransducing electrical and chemical signals. Among this class ofpolypeptides, K+ channels represent the most extensive and diversegroup. While all K+ channels are alike in their selective permeabilityto K+ over other monovalent ions, they can be subdivided into 2 distincttypes: voltage- activated K+ channels, which respond to changes inmembrane potential, and Ca(2+)-activated K+ channels, which respondprimarily to increases in intracellular calcium ion concentrations. Thefirst structural gene of a calcium- activated potassium channel wasisolated through study of mutations of the Drosophila ‘slowpoke’ (slo)locus, which were found specifically to eliminate a fast, calcium-activated potassium current in adult and larval muscles and in larvalneurons. Pallanck and Ganetzky (1994) cloned human and mouse homologs ofthe Drosophila gene and demonstrated that the encoded polypeptides havemore than 50% amino acid identity with their Drosophila counterparts. Inaddition, like the Drosophila ‘slowpoke’ gene, both the mouse and thehuman genes generate multiple transcripts by alternative splicingSilberberg and Magleby (1999) suggested that the finding of Valverde etal. (1999) that estrogen directly activates vascular smooth musclemaxi-K channels may pave the way for the design of new drugs forprevention of cardiovascular disease

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pallanck, L.; Ganetzky, B.: Cloning and characterization of human andmouse homologs of the Drosophila calcium-activated potassium channelgene, slowpoke. Hum. Molec. Genet. 3:1239-1243, 1994; and

Ramanathan, K.; Michael, T. H.; Jiang, G.-J.; Hiel, H.; Fuchs, P. A.: Amolecular mechanism for electrical tuning of cochlear hair cells.Science 283:215- 217, 1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNMA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600150, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA0062 (Accession XP_(—)046677.3) is another GAM116 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0062 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIAA0062, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0062 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12869, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0062(Accession XP_(—)046677.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0062.

KIAA0240 (Accession XP_(—)166479.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0240 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0240,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0240 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0240(Accession XP_(—)166479.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0240.

KIAA0316 (Accession XP_(—)045712.5) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0316 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0316BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0316, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0316BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0316 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11176 andSEQ ID:13615 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0316(Accession XP_(—)045712.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0316.

KIAA0527 (Accession XP_(—)171054.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0527 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0527,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0527 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4493, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0527(Accession XP_(—)171054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0527.

KIAA0663 (Accession NP_(—)055642.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0663 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0663,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0663 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15758, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0663(Accession NP_(—)055642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0663.

KIAA0682 (Accession NP_(—)055667.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0682 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0682, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0682BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4750, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0682(Accession NP_(—)055667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0682.

KIAA1036 (Accession NP_(—)055724.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1036 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1036,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1036 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3396, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1036(Accession NP_(—)055724.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1036.

KIAA1055 (Accession NP_(—)055894.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1055 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1055,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1055 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9566, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1055(Accession NP_(—)055894.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1055.

KIAA1069 (Accession XP_(—)042635.3) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1069 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1069,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1069 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9350, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1069(Accession XP_(—)042635.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1069.

KIAA1102 (Accession XP_(—)044461.6) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1102 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1102,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1102 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12914, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1102(Accession XP_(—)044461.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1102.

KIAA1446 (Accession NP_(—)065887.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1446 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1446,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1446 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7053, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1446(Accession NP_(—)065887.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1446.

KIAA1727 (Accession XP_(—)034262.4) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1727 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1727,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1727 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18595, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1727(Accession XP_(—)034262.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1727.

KIAA1737 (Accession NP_(—)219494.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1737 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1737,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1737 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1737(Accession NP_(—)219494.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1737.

KIAA1755 (Accession XP_(—)028810.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1755 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1755,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1755 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:530, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1755(Accession XP_(—)028810.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1755.

Lactation elevated 1 (LACE1, Accession NP_(—)660358.2) is another GAM116target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LACE1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LACE1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LACE1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17474, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Lactation elevated1 (LACE1, Accession NP_(—)660358.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LACE1.

Lethal giant larvae homolog 1 (drosophila) (LLGL1, AccessionNP_(—)004131.2) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LLGL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LLGL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LLGL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4923, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Lethal giantlarvae homolog 1 (drosophila) (LLGL1, Accession NP_(—)004131.2), a genewhich has a role in control of cell proliferation and differentiationduring development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LLGL1.

The function of LLGL1 has been established by previous studies. Ohshiroet al. (2000) demonstrated in Drosophila that lethal giant larvae (Lgl)is essential for asymmetric cortical localization of all basaldeterminants in mitotic neuroblasts, and is therefore indispensable forneural fate decisions. Lgl, which itself is uniformly cortical,interacts with several types of myosin to localize the determinants.Another tumor suppressor protein, lethal discs large (Dlg) (DLG1;601014), participates in this process by regulating the localization ofLgl. The localization of the apical components is unaffected in Lgl orDlg mutants. Thus, Lgl and Dlg act in a common process thatdifferentially mediates cortical protein targeting in mitoticneuroblasts, and creates intrinsic differences between daughter cells.Peng et al. (2000) showed that the tumor suppressor genes Lgl and Dlgregulate basal protein targeting, but not apical complex formation orspindle orientation, in both embryonic and larval Drosophilaneuroblasts. Dlg protein is apically enriched and is required formaintaining cortical localization of Lgl protein. Basal proteintargeting requires microfilament and myosin function, yet the Lglphenotype is strongly suppressed by reducing levels of myosin II. Penget al. (2000) concluded that Dlg and Lgl promote, and myosin IIinhibits, actomyosin-dependent basal protein targeting in neuroblasts.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ohshiro, T.; Yagami, T.; Zhang, C.; Matsuzaki, F.: Role of corticaltumour- suppressor proteins in asymmetric division of Drosophilaneuroblast. Nature 408:593-596, 2000; and

Peng, C.-Y.; Manning, L.; Albertson, R.; Doe, C. Q.: Thetumour-suppressor genes lgl and dlg regulate basal protein targeting inDrosophila neuroblasts. Nature 408:596-600, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LLGL1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600966, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. LOC115123 (Accession XP_(—)055276.1) is another GAM116 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115123 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC115123(Accession XP_(—)055276.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115123.

LOC116166 (Accession XP_(—)007651.11) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC116166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10531, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC116166(Accession XP_(—)007651.11). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116166.

LOC118487 (Accession XP_(—)058325.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118487 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC118487, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC118487 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC118487(Accession XP_(—)058325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118487.

LOC121498 (Accession XP_(—)062669.7) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC121498 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC121498, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC121498 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6256, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC121498(Accession XP_(—)062669.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC121498.

LOC123722 (Accession XP_(—)058721.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC123722 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC123722, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC123722 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17925, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC123722(Accession XP_(—)058721.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC123722.

LOC137829 (Accession XP_(—)059923.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC137829 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC137829, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC137829 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11715, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC137829(Accession XP_(—)059923.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC137829.

LOC144809 (Accession XP_(—)096680.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144809 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144809, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144809 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC144809(Accession XP_(—)096680.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144809.

LOC148823 (Accession NP_(—)660321.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148823 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148823, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148823 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5548, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC148823(Accession NP_(—)660321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148823.

LOC149464 (Accession XP_(—)097645.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149464 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149464, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149464 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16914, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC149464(Accession XP_(—)097645.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149464.

LOC151610 (Accession XP_(—)087245.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151610 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151610, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151610 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC151610(Accession XP_(—)087245.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151610.

LOC152765 (Accession XP_(—)087519.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152765 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152765, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152765 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18619, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC152765(Accession XP_(—)087519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152765.

LOC153232 (Accession XP_(—)098331.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153232 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153232, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153232 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14107, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC153232(Accession XP_(—)098331.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153232.

LOC153516 (Accession NP_(—)612500.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153516 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153516, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153516 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19757, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC153516(Accession NP_(—)612500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153516.

LOC153811 (Accession XP_(—)087779.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153811 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153811, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153811 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12476, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC153811(Accession XP_(—)087779.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153811.

LOC157627 (Accession XP_(—)088347.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157627 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157627, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157627 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13960, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC157627(Accession XP_(—)088347.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157627.

LOC166077 (Accession XP_(—)093643.3) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC166077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC166077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC166077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12164, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC166077(Accession XP_(—)093643.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC166077.

LOC201164 (Accession NP_(—)849158.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201164 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC201164, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC201164 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3600, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC201164(Accession NP_(—)849158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201164.

LOC201164 (Accession XP_(—)290750.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201164 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC201164, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC201164 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3600, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC201164(Accession XP_(—)290750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201164.

LOC203447 (Accession XP_(—)114703.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203447 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC203447, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203447 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2716, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC203447(Accession XP_(—)114703.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203447.

LOC203562 (Accession XP_(—)117553.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC203562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11114, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC203562(Accession XP_(—)117553.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203562.

LOC219842 (Accession XP_(—)167775.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219842 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219842, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219842 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19459, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC219842(Accession XP_(—)167775.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219842.

LOC220635 (Accession XP_(—)165433.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220635 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220635, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220635 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13427, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC220635(Accession XP_(—)165433.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220635.

LOC253820 (Accession XP_(—)171040.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253820 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253820, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253820 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11595, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC253820(Accession XP_(—)171040.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253820.

LOC282905 (Accession XP_(—)212606.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282905 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282905, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282905 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC282905(Accession XP_(—)212606.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282905.

LOC282943 (Accession XP_(—)212647.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282943 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282943, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282943 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC282943(Accession XP_(—)212647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282943.

LOC283295 (Accession XP_(—)210964.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283295 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283295, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283295 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC283295(Accession XP_(—)210964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283295.

LOC283686 (Accession XP_(—)211164.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283686 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283686, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283686 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5207, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC283686(Accession XP_(—)211164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283686.

LOC283889 (Accession XP_(—)208899.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283889 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283889, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283889 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19503, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC283889(Accession XP_(—)208899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283889.

LOC283922 (Accession XP_(—)208908.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283922 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283922, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283922 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC283922(Accession XP_(—)208908.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283922.

LOC284048 (Accession XP_(—)208152.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284048 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284048, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284048 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11823, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC284048(Accession XP_(—)208152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284048.

LOC284294 (Accession XP_(—)211421.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284294 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284294, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284294 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19309, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC284294(Accession XP_(—)211421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284294.

LOC284462 (Accession XP_(—)211475.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284462 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284462, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284462 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19943, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC284462(Accession XP_(—)211475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284462.

LOC284642 (Accession XP_(—)208231.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284642 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284642, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284642 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4242, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC284642(Accession XP_(—)208231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284642.

LOC284828 (Accession XP_(—)211650.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284828 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284828, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284828 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9072, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC284828(Accession XP_(—)211650.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284828.

LOC284837 (Accession XP_(—)211658.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284837 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284837, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284837 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1526, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC284837(Accession XP_(—)211658.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284837.

LOC284947 (Accession XP_(—)211705.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC284947(Accession XP_(—)211705.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284947.

LOC285035 (Accession XP_(—)209446.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285035 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285035, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285035 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16141, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC285035(Accession XP_(—)209446.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285035.

LOC285131 (Accession XP_(—)211772.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285131 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285131, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285131 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15846, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC285131(Accession XP_(—)211772.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285131.

LOC285434 (Accession XP_(—)209608.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285434 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285434, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285434 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12379, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC285434(Accession XP_(—)209608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285434.

LOC285560 (Accession XP_(—)209660.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285560 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285560, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285560 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19592, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC285560(Accession XP_(—)209660.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285560.

LOC285727 (Accession XP_(—)212000.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285727 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285727, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285727 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4300, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC285727(Accession XP_(—)212000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285727.

LOC285830 (Accession XP_(—)212043.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285830 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285830, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285830 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC285830(Accession XP_(—)212043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285830.

LOC285939 (Accession XP_(—)208364.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285939 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285939, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285939 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3194, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC285939(Accession XP_(—)208364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285939.

LOC286026 (Accession XP_(—)212119.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286026 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286026, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286026 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5267, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC286026(Accession XP_(—)212119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286026.

LOC286126 (Accession XP_(—)212185.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286126 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286126, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286126 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC286126(Accession XP_(—)212185.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286126.

LOC286500 (Accession XP_(—)210080.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286500 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286500, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286500 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC286500(Accession XP_(—)210080.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286500.

LOC338959 (Accession XP_(—)294754.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338959 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338959, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338959 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC338959(Accession XP_(—)294754.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338959.

LOC338987 (Accession XP_(—)290664.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338987 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338987, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338987 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3739, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC338987(Accession XP_(—)290664.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338987.

LOC339494 (Accession XP_(—)290925.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339494 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339494, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339494 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17103, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC339494(Accession XP_(—)290925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339494.

LOC339622 (Accession XP_(—)295016.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339622 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339622, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339622 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8835, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC339622(Accession XP_(—)295016.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339622.

LOC339659 (Accession XP_(—)290981.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339659 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339659, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339659 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2508, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC339659(Accession XP_(—)290981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339659.

LOC340128 (Accession XP_(—)295164.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340128 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340128, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340128 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2717, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC340128(Accession XP_(—)295164.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340128.

LOC340449 (Accession XP_(—)290424.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340449 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340449, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340449 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17429, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC340449(Accession XP_(—)290424.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340449.

LOC341041 (Accession XP_(—)295977.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC341041 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC341041, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC341041 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19443, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC341041(Accession XP_(—)295977.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC341041.

LOC343838 (Accession XP_(—)293260.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC343838 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC343838, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC343838 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19387, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC343838(Accession XP_(—)293260.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC343838.

LOC344622 (Accession XP_(—)293503.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC344622 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC344622, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC344622 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC344622(Accession XP_(—)293503.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC344622.

LOC347767 (Accession XP_(—)300531.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347767 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347767, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347767 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC347767(Accession XP_(—)300531.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347767.

LOC347924 (Accession XP_(—)300570.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347924 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347924, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347924 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18280, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC347924(Accession XP_(—)300570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347924.

LOC348035 (Accession XP_(—)300595.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348035 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348035, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348035 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11344, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC348035(Accession XP_(—)300595.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348035.

LOC348182 (Accession XP_(—)302676.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348182 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348182, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348182 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5461, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC348182(Accession XP_(—)302676.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348182.

LOC348720 (Accession XP_(—)300397.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348720 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348720, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348720 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13427, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC348720(Accession XP_(—)300397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348720.

LOC348761 (Accession XP_(—)302869.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348761 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348761, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348761 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15606, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC348761(Accession XP_(—)302869.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348761.

LOC348769 (Accession XP_(—)300403.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348769 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348769, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348769 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13427, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC348769(Accession XP_(—)300403.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348769.

LOC348780 (Accession XP_(—)302884.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348780 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348780, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348780 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10129, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC348780(Accession XP_(—)302884.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348780.

LOC349277 (Accession XP_(—)303016.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349277 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349277, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349277 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16327, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC349277(Accession XP_(—)303016.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349277.

LOC56181 (Accession NP_(—)062457.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC56181 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC56181,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC56181 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18280, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC56181(Accession NP_(—)062457.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC56181.

LOC57117 (Accession NP_(—)065128.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC57117 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57117,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57117 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3740, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC57117(Accession NP_(—)065128.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC57117.

LOC83693 (Accession NP_(—)113651.3) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC83693 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC83693,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC83693 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC83693(Accession NP_(—)113651.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC83693.

LOC91768 (Accession NP_(—)612384.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91768 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91768,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91768 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2057, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC91768(Accession NP_(—)612384.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91768.

LOC92568 (Accession XP_(—)045852.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92568 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92568,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92568 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18855, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC92568(Accession XP_(—)045852.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92568.

LOC93463 (Accession XP_(—)051528.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93463 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93463,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93463 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16757, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC93463(Accession XP_(—)051528.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93463.

LOC94105 (Accession NP_(—)149986.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC94105 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC94105,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC94105 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13826, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of LOC94105(Accession NP_(—)149986.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC94105.

Loss of heterozygosity, 11, chromosomal region 2, gene a (LOH11CR2A,Accession NP_(—)055437.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOH11CR2A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOH11CR2A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOH11CR2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12927, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Loss ofheterozygosity, 11, chromosomal region 2, gene a (LOH11CR2A, AccessionNP_(—)055437.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOH11CR2A.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 7 (MAP3K7, AccessionNP_(—)663305.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP3K7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MAP3K7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP3K7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13790, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase 7 (MAP3K7, Accession NP_(—)663305.1), agene which can phosphorylate and activate yet undefined mapkks. mediatorof tgf-beta signal transduction. stimulates nf-kappa b activation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP3K7.

The function of MAP3K7 has been established by previous studies. The MAPkinase (MAPK) cascades constitute functional units that couple upstreaminput signals to a variety of outputs through pathways that involve 3protein kinases. MAPKKK (MAP3K; OMIM Ref. No. 602448) phosphorylatesMAPKK (MAP2K; OMIM Ref. No. 176872), which in turn phosphorylates andactivates MAPK (see OMIM Ref. No. 176948). One MAPK pathway in S.cerevisiae controls the response to mating pheromone. Yamaguchi et al.(1995) screened a mouse cDNA library for clones that could act asMAPKKKs, suppressing a defect in the mating pheromone response pathway.They identified a cDNA that encodes a predicted 579-amino acid protein,which they named TAK1 (TGF-beta-activated kinase). TAK1 has a putativeN-terminal protein kinase domain. In mammalian cells, TAK1 regulatestranscription by transforming growth factor-beta (TGFB; 190180). OnlyTAK1 protein missing the N-terminal 22 amino acids suppressed the yeastdefect. This activated form also signaled in the absence of TGFB inmammalian cells Kondo et al. (1998) identified human ESTs that werehomologous to mouse TAK1 and used the resulting sequence information toclone human TAK1 from lung cDNA. The predicted 579-amino acid human TAK1protein is 99% identical to the mouse TAK1 protein. On Northern blots,TAK1 was expressed as a 3-kb mRNA in all tissues tested. Kondo et al.(1998) found 2 isoforms of TAK1 that differed by an insertion of 27amino acids after amino acid 403

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Yamaguchi, K.; Shirakabe, K.; Shibuy, H.; Irie, K.; Oishi, I.; Ueno, N.;Taniguchi, T.; Nishida, E.; Matsumoto, K.: Identification of a member ofthe MAPKKK family as a potential mediator of TGF-beta signaltransduction. Science 270:2008-2011, 1995; and

Kondo, M.; Osada, H.; Uchida, K.; Yanagisawa, K.; Masuda, A.; Takagi,K.; Takahashi, T.; Takahashi, T.: Molecular cloning of human TAK1 andits mutational analysis in human lung cancer.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MAP3K7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602614, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 7 (MAP3K7,Accession NP_(—)663306.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAP3K7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MAP3K7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP3K7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13790, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase 7 (MAP3K7, Accession NP_(—)663306.1), agene which can phosphorylate and activate yet undefined mapkks. mediatorof tgf-beta signal transduction. stimulates nf-kappa b activation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP3K7.

The function of MAP3K7 has been established by previous studies. The MAPkinase (MAPK) cascades constitute functional units that couple upstreaminput signals to a variety of outputs through pathways that involve 3protein kinases. MAPKKK (MAP3K; OMIM Ref. No. 602448) phosphorylatesMAPKK (MAP2K; OMIM Ref. No. 176872), which in turn phosphorylates andactivates MAPK (see OMIM Ref. No. 176948). One MAPK pathway in S.cerevisiae controls the response to mating pheromone. Yamaguchi et al.(1995) screened a mouse cDNA library for clones that could act asMAPKKKs, suppressing a defect in the mating pheromone response pathway.They identified a cDNA that encodes a predicted 579-amino acid protein,which they named TAK1 (TGF-beta-activated kinase). TAK1 has a putativeN-terminal protein kinase domain. In mammalian cells, TAK1 regulatestranscription by transforming growth factor-beta (TGFB; 190180). OnlyTAK1 protein missing the N-terminal 22 amino acids suppressed the yeastdefect. This activated form also signaled in the absence of TGFB inmammalian cells Kondo et al. (1998) identified human ESTs that werehomologous to mouse TAK1 and used the resulting sequence information toclone human TAK1 from lung cDNA. The predicted 579-amino acid human TAK1protein is 99% identical to the mouse TAK1 protein. On Northern blots,TAK1 was expressed as a 3-kb mRNA in all tissues tested. Kondo et al.(1998) found 2 isoforms of TAK1 that differed by an insertion of 27amino acids after amino acid 403

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Yamaguchi, K.; Shirakabe, K.; Shibuy, H.; Irie, K.; Oishi, I.; Ueno, N.;Taniguchi, T.; Nishida, E.; Matsumoto, K.: Identification of a member ofthe MAPKKK family as a potential mediator of TGF-beta signaltransduction. Science 270:2008-2011, 1995; and

Kondo, M.; Osada, H.; Uchida, K.; Yanagisawa, K.; Masuda, A.; Takagi,K.; Takahashi, T.; Takahashi, T.: Molecular cloning of human TAK1 andits mutational analysis in human lung cancer.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MAP3K7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602614, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MAPKBP1 (Accession XP_(—)031706.7) is another GAM116 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAPKBP1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMAPKBP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPKBP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19619, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of MAPKBP1 (AccessionXP_(—)031706.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPKBP1.

Myeloid cell leukemia sequence 1 (bcl2-related) (MCL1, AccessionNP_(—)068779.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MCL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MCL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MCL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3273, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Myeloid cellleukemia sequence 1 (bcl2-related) (MCL1, Accession NP_(—)068779.1), agene which involved in programing of differentiation and concomitantmaintenance of viability. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MCL1.

The function of MCL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1. Myod family inhibitor(MDFI, Accession NP_(—)005577.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MDFI BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MDFI, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MDFI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7809, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Myod familyinhibitor (MDFI, Accession NP_(—)005577.1), a gene which MyoD familyinhibitor; interacts with and inhibits the MyoD family oftransactivators. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MDFI.

The function of MDFI has been established by previous studies. Duringembryogenesis, cells from the ventral and dorsal parts of the somitesgive rise to sclerotome and dermomyotome, respectively. The lattercontains skeletal muscle precursors determined by the MyoD (OMIM Ref.No. 159970) family of myogenic factors. Chen et al. (1996) isolated amouse cDNA encoding an inhibitor of MyoD, Mdfi, which they termed I-mf.Mdfi is highly expressed in the sclerotome, whereas MyoD family membersare concentrated in the dermomyotome. Functional analysis showed thatMdfi inhibits the transactivation activity of MyoD family members andrepresses myogenesis. Immunofluorescence microscopy revealed that Mdfiassociates with MyoD family members in the cytoplasm and retains them bymasking their nuclear localization signals. Kraut et al. (1998) foundthat Mdfi negatively regulates a subset of basic helix-loop- helixproteins, thereby influencing trophoblast and chondrogenicdifferentiation. The International Radiation Hybrid Mapping Consortiummapped the MDFI gene to chromosome 6 (stSG4448). Kraut (1997) reportedthat the MDFI gene maps to chromosome 6p21. By interspecific backcrossanalysis, Kraut (1997) mapped the mouse Mdfi gene to the central regionof chromosome 17.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chen, C. M.; Kraut, N.; Groudine, M.; Weintraub, H.: I-mf, a novelmyogenic repressor, interacts with members of the MyoD family. Cell86:731-741, 1996; and

Kraut, N.: The gene encoding I-mf (Mdfi) maps to human chromosome 6p21and mouse chromosome 17. Mammalian Genome 8:618-619, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MDFI arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604971, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MGC12458 (Accession NP_(—)115704.1) is another GAM116 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12458 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMGC12458, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12458 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11264, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of MGC12458(Accession NP_(—)115704.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12458.

MGC12904 (Accession NP_(—)112496.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12904 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12904,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12904 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of MGC12904(Accession NP_(—)112496.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12904.

MGC14801 (Accession NP_(—)116094.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14801 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14801,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14801 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7422, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of MGC14801(Accession NP_(—)116094.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14801.

MGC15606 (Accession NP_(—)659474.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15606 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15606,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15606 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5629, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of MGC15606(Accession NP_(—)659474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15606.

MGC15937 (Accession NP_(—)542392.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15937 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15937,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15937 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12915, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of MGC15937(Accession NP_(—)542392.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15937.

MGC23166 (Accession NP_(—)689948.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC23166 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC23166,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC23166 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of MGC23166(Accession NP_(—)689948.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC23166.

MGC24995 (Accession NP_(—)714914.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC24995 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC24995,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC24995 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of MGC24995(Accession NP_(—)714914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC24995.

MGC26710 (Accession NP_(—)689723.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC26710 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC26710,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC26710 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8483, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of MGC26710(Accession NP_(—)689723.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC26710.

MGC39696 (Accession NP_(—)689984.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC39696 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39696,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39696 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9234, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of MGC39696(Accession NP_(—)689984.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC39696.

MGC45866 (Accession NP_(—)689472.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC45866 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC45866,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC45866 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14643, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of MGC45866(Accession NP_(—)689472.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC45866.

MGC46732 (Accession NP_(—)714925.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC46732 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC46732,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC46732 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10690, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of MGC46732(Accession NP_(—)714925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC46732.

MGC48332 (Accession NP_(—)848545.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC48332 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC48332,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC48332 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of MGC48332(Accession NP_(—)848545.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC48332.

MGC5442 (Accession NP_(—)113622.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC5442 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5442,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5442 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18618, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of MGC5442 (AccessionNP_(—)113622.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC5442.

MGC57211 (Accession NP_(—)787074.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC57211 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC57211,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC57211 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of MGC57211(Accession NP_(—)787074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC57211.

MGC7036 (Accession NP_(—)659495.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC7036 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC7036,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC7036 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of MGC7036 (AccessionNP_(—)659495.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC7036.

Max binding protein (MNT, Accession NP_(—)064706.1) is another GAM116target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MNT BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MNT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MNT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6137, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Max bindingprotein (MNT, Accession NP_(—)064706.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MNT.

Myotubularin related protein 4 (MTMR4, Accession NP_(—)004678.2) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MTMR4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MTMR4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MTMR4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6995, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Myotubularinrelated protein 4 (MTMR4, Accession NP_(—)004678.2), a gene which couldbe involved in a signal transduction pathway necessary for latemyogenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTMR4.

The function of MTMR4 has been established by previous studies. Zhao etal. (2001) showed that MTMR4 dephosphorylates para-nitrophenylphosphateand phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Laporte, J.; Blondeau, F.; Buj-Bello, A.; Tentler, D.; Kretz, C.; Dahl,N.; Mandel, J.-L.: Characterization of the myotubularin dual specificityphosphatase gene family from yeast to human. Hum. Molec. Genet.7:1703-1712, 1998. ; and

Zhao, R.; Qi, Y.; Chen, J.; Zhao, Z. J.: FYVE-DSP2, a FYVEdomain-containing dual specificity protein phosphatase thatdephosphorylates phosphotidylinositol (sic) 3-phosphate. Exp. Cel.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MTMR4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603559, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Myoneurin (MYNN, Accession NP_(—)061127.1) is another GAM116target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYNN BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MYNN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYNN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18472, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Myoneurin (MYNN,Accession NP_(—)061127.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MYNN.

Neuron navigator 3 (NAV3, Accession NP_(—)055718.2) is another GAM116target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NAV3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NAV3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NAV3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Neuron navigator 3(NAV3, Accession NP_(—)055718.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NAV3.

Nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in b-cellsinhibitor, epsilon (NFKBIE, Accession NP_(—)004547.1) is another GAM116target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NFKBIE BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NFKBIE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NFKBIE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear factor ofkappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in b-cells inhibitor, epsilon(NFKBIE, Accession NP_(—)004547.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NFKBIE.

Nerve growth factor receptor (tnfr superfamily, member 16) (NGFR,Accession NP_(—)002498.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NGFR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NGFR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NGFR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:774, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Nerve growthfactor receptor (tnfr superfamily, member 16) (NGFR, AccessionNP_(—)002498.1), a gene which can mediate cell survival as well as celldeath of neural cells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NGFR.

The function of NGFR has been established by previous studies. Bothwell(1996), Carter and Lewin (1997), and Bibel and Barde (2000) reviewedneurotrophins and their receptors. Nerve growth factor receptor (NGFR)is also referred to as p75(NTR) due to its molecular mass and itsability to bind at low affinity not only NGF (see OMIM Ref. No. 162030),but also other neurotrophins, including brain-derived neurotrophicfactor (BDNF; 113505), neurotrophin-3 (NTF3; 162660), andneurotrophin-4/5 (NTF5; 162662). At the time of its discovery, NGFR wasconsidered a unique type of protein. Subsequently, however, a largesuperfamily of tumor necrosis factor receptors were found to share theoverall structure of NGFR (4 extracellular ligand-binding, cysteine-richrepeats, or CRs, and signaling through association with, ordisassociation from, cytoplasmic interactors). The identification ofthis superfamily helped elucidate some of the biologic functions ofNGFR, including its ultimate involvement in the nuclear factor kappa-B(NFKB; OMIM Ref. No. 164011) and apoptosis pathways. As a monomer, NGFRbinds NGF with low affinity. Higher affinity binding is achieved byassociation with higher molecular mass, low-affinity neurotrophinreceptors, namely the tropomyosin receptor kinases, TRKA (NTRK1;191315), TRKB (NTRK2; 600456), and TRKC (NTRK3; 191316). TRKA, TRKB, andTRKC are specific for or ‘preferred by’ NGF, NTF5 and BDNF, and NTF3,respectively (Ip et al., 1993). NTF3 also binds to TRKA and TRKB, butwith significantly lower affinity.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NGFR.By targeted disruption of exon 3 of the Ngfr gene, which encodes CR2,CR3, and CR4, Lee et al. (1992) generated mice lacking functional Ngfr.The Ngfr -/- mice were viable and fertile but developed skin defects inall extremities as well as ulcers that were prone to secondary infectionwith loss of epidermis. Immunohistochemistry revealed a lack ofcalcitonin gene-related peptide (CALCA; 114130)- and substance P (OMIMRef. No. 162320)-expressing peripheral sensory nerve fibers. Mutant micehad a loss of heat sensitivity but no defects in innervation of the irisor salivary gland. Mice carrying a single copy of a human NGFR transgenedid not have neuropeptide and sensory loss or the peripheral ulcers.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NGFR isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bibel, M.; Barde, Y.-A.: Neurotrophins: key regulators of cell fate andcell shape in the vertebrate nervous system. Genes Dev. 14:2919-2937,2000; and

Lee, K. F.; Li, E.; Huber, J.; Landis, S. C.; Sharpe, A. H.; Chao, M.V.; Jaenisch, R.: Targeted mutation of the gene encoding the lowaffinity NGF receptor p75 leads to deficits in t.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NGFR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 162010, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nipsnap homolog 1 (c. elegans) (NIPSNAP1, AccessionNP_(—)003625.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NIPSNAP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NIPSNAP1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NIPSNAP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16570,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Nipsnap homolog 1(c. elegans) (NIPSNAP1, Accession NP_(—)003625.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NIPSNAP1.

Nodal homolog (mouse) (NODAL, Accession NP_(—)060525.2) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NODAL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by NODAL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NODALBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3383, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Nodal homolog(mouse) (NODAL, Accession NP_(—)060525.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NODAL.

NRBF-2 (Accession NP_(—)110386.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NRBF-2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NRBF-2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NRBF-2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2507, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of NRBF-2 (AccessionNP_(—)110386.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NRBF-2.

NUP210 (Accession NP_(—)079199.2) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NUP210 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUP210,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUP210 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7611, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of NUP210 (AccessionNP_(—)079199.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUP210.

Oculocerebrorenal syndrome of lowe (OCRL, Accession NP_(—)000267.2) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OCRL BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OCRL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OCRL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5246, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Oculocerebrorenalsyndrome of lowe (OCRL, Accession NP_(—)000267.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OCRL.

Oculocerebrorenal syndrome of lowe (OCRL, Accession NP_(—)001578.2) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OCRL BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OCRL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OCRL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5246, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Oculocerebrorenalsyndrome of lowe (OCRL, Accession NP_(—)001578.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OCRL.

Oncostatin m (OSM, Accession NP_(—)065391.1) is another GAM116 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSM BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OSM,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OSM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5982, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Oncostatin m (OSM,Accession NP_(—)065391.1), a gene which inhibits the proliferation of anumber of tumor cell lines, caused an acute inflammatory reaction.Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with OSM.

The function of OSM and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. P101-PI3K (AccessionNP_(—)055123.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P101-PI3K BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P101-PI3K, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of P101-PI3K BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16367,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of P101-PI3K(Accession NP_(—)055123.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with P101-PI3K.

P24B (Accession NP_(—)031390.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. P24B BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P24B, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of P24B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5315, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of P24B (AccessionNP_(—)031390.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith P24B.

Platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase 2, 40 kda (PAFAH2, AccessionNP_(—)000428.2) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PAFAH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PAFAH2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PAFAH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7764, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition ofPlatelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase 2, 40 kda (PAFAH2, AccessionNP_(—)000428.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PAFAH2.

PAIP2 (Accession NP_(—)057564.2) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PAIP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PAIP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAIP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13015, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of PAIP2 (AccessionNP_(—)057564.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PAIP2.

Poly(a) polymerase gamma (PAPOLG, Accession NP_(—)075045.2) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAPOLG BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PAPOLG, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAPOLGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2310, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Poly(a) polymerasegamma (PAPOLG, Accession NP_(—)075045.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAPOLG.

PBXIP1 (Accession NP_(—)065385.2) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PBXIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PBXIP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PBXIP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11249, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of PBXIP1 (AccessionNP_(—)065385.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PBXIP1.

Protocadherin 10 (PCDH10, Accession NP_(—)116586.1) is another GAM116target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH10 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDH10, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDH10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10950, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 10(PCDH10, Accession NP_(—)116586.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDH10.

Phosphodiesterase 4b, camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e4 dunce homolog,drosophila) (PDE4B, Accession NP_(—)002591.1) is another GAM116 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE4B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPDE4B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE4B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13014, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase4b, camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e4 dunce homolog, drosophila)(PDE4B, Accession NP_(—)002591.1), a gene which may be involved inmediating central nervous system effects of therapeutic agents rangingfrom antidepressants to antiasthmatic and anti-inflammatory agents.Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PDE4B.

The function of PDE4B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM31.1. Piggybac transposableelement derived 5 (PGBD5, Accession NP_(—)078830.2) is another GAM116target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PGBD5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PGBD5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PGBD5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19715, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Piggybactransposable element derived 5 (PGBD5, Accession NP_(—)078830.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PGBD5.

Phd finger protein 5a (PHF5A, Accession NP_(—)116147.1) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PHF5A BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PHF5A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PHF5ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8541, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Phd finger protein5a (PHF5A, Accession NP_(—)116147.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PHF5A.

Phosphatidylinositol glycan, class f (PIGF, Accession NP_(—)775097.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIGF BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PIGF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PIGF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15112, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol glycan, class f (PIGF, Accession NP_(—)775097.1), agene which is involved in gpi-anchor biosynthesis through the transferof ethanolamine phosphate to the third mannose of gpi. Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PIGF.

The function of PIGF has been established by previous studies. DNAdamage and/or hyperproliferative signals activate wildtype p53 tumorsuppressor protein (TP53; 191170), inducing cell cycle arrest orapoptosis. Mutations that inactivate p53 occur in 50% of all tumors.Polyak et al. (1997) used Ser. analysis of gene expression (SAGE) toevaluate cellular mRNA levels in a colorectal cancer cell linetransfected with p53. Of 7,202 transcripts identified, only 14 wereexpressed at levels more than 10-fold higher in p53-expressing cellsthan in control cells. Polyak et al. (1997) termed these genes‘p53-induced genes,’ or PIGs, several of which were predicted to encoderedox-controlling proteins. They noted that reactive oxygen species(ROS) are potent inducers of apoptosis. Flow cytometric analysis showedthat p53 expression induces ROS production, which increases as apoptosisprogresses under some conditions. The authors stated that PIG8 is thehuman homolog of murine ei24, an etoposide-induced gene. Using a murinemyeloid leukemia cell line expressing a temperature-sensitive p53 gene,Gu et al. (2000) showed that ei24, the murine homolog of PIG8, directlyresponds to p53 as an immediate- early response gene rather than as asecondary response to p53-mediated cell death. Electrophoretic mobilityshift analysis demonstrated that purified wildtype p53 proteinspecifically binds to a p53 response element in the ei24 protein. Byanalysis of a BAC clone, Gu et al. (2000) determined that the PIG8sequence reported by Polyak et al. (1997) is incorrect and that thecorrected 358-amino acid PIG8 protein shares 98% amino acid identitywith ei24. Western blot analysis indicated that ei24 expression isapproximately 500-fold higher in dead cells than in healthy cells. Phasecontrast and fluorescence microscopy showed that cells expressing Ei24but not those coexpressing the apoptosis suppressor BCL2L1 (OMIM Ref.No. 600039) displayed the typical morphologic features of apoptosis.These results suggested that ei24 suppresses cell growth through theactivation of an apoptotic pathway.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gu, Z.; Flemington, C.; Chittenden, T.; Zambetti, G. P.: Ei24, a p53response gene involved in growth suppression and apoptosis. Molec. Cell.Biol. 20:233-241, 2000; and

Gu, Z.; Gilbert, D. J.; Valentine, V. A.; Jenkins, N. A.; Copeland, N.G.; Zambetti, G. P.: The p53-inducible gene EI24/PIG8 localizes to humanchromosome 11q23 and the proximal region.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PIGF arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600153, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Peripheral myelin protein 22 (PMP22, AccessionNP_(—)696997.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PMP22 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PMP22,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PMP22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14008, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Peripheral myelinprotein 22 (PMP22, Accession NP_(—)696997.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PMP22.

Peripheral myelin protein 22 (PMP22, Accession NP_(—)696996.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PMP22 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PMP22, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PMP22 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14008, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Peripheral myelinprotein 22 (PMP22, Accession NP_(—)696996.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PMP22.

Peripheral myelin protein 22 (PMP22, Accession NP_(—)000295.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PMP22 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PMP22, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PMP22 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14008, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Peripheral myelinprotein 22 (PMP22, Accession NP_(—)000295.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PMP22.

Prion protein 2 (dublet) (PRND, Accession NP_(—)036541.1) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRND BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PRND, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRNDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18816, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Prion protein 2(dublet) (PRND, Accession NP_(—)036541.1), a gene which is similar toprion protein PRNP. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRND.

The function of PRND has been established by previous studies. Lu et al.(2000) characterized the expression and structure of DPL bymatrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometryand electrospray mass spectrometry. Unlike PRP, DPL has a seconddisulfide bond that may contribute to the stability of its uniquelyfolded alpha-helical core. Lu et al. (2000) noted that PRP is mosthighly expressed in brain, whereas DPL is enriched in testis.Biochemical analysis determined that DPL resembles PRP in terms ofsolubility and protease sensitivity and undergoes cooperative andreversible unfolding during thermal denaturation. Silverman et al.(2000) showed that recombinant Dpl refolded under standard conditionsadopts an alpha- helical conformation. When expressed in mouseneuroblastoma cells, Dpl possessed 2 N-linked oligosaccharides and wasattached to the cell surface via a GPI anchor, much like the cellularprion protein. Dpl was present in brain samples of Rcm0 mice, whichdevelop progressive ataxia with loss of Purkinje cells at around 70weeks of age, but was absent in equivalent samples from asymptomaticZurich and wildtype mice. Schroder et al. (2001) investigated whetherthere are any polymorphisms within the PRND gene that might cause or beinvolved in the development of transmissible spongiformencephalopathies. They screened the complete open reading frame of thehuman gene from 58 patients who had died of genetic or sporadicCreutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD; 123400), Alzheimer disease (OMIM Ref.No. 104300), or other neurologic disorders, and from 111 controls. Theyfound 5 novel polymorphisms and 1 frameshift mutation. One silentpolymorphism, which did not lead to an altered amino acid sequence, wasalso observed. Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference inthe distribution of the PRND genotype at codon 174 between sporadic CJDpatients and healthy controls. Like other investigators, they found noevidence that the strong association between sporadic CJD and the PRNPpolymorphism at codon 129 (176640.0005) is influenced by different PRNDgenotypes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Comincini, S.; Foti, M. G.; Tranulis, M. A.; Hills, D.; Di Guardo, G.;Vaccari, G.; Williams, J. L.; Harbitz, I., Ferretti, L.: Genomicorganization, comparative analysis, and genetic polymorphisms of thebovine and ovine prion Doppel genes (PRND). Mammalian Genome 12:729-733,2001; and

Lu, K.; Wang, W.; Xie, Z.; Wong, B.-S.; Li, R.; Petersen, R. B.; Sy,M.-S.; Chen, S. G.: Expression and structural characterization of therecombinant human doppel protein. Biochemistr.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PRND arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604263, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PRO0461 (Accession NP_(—)112558.1) is another GAM116 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0461 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPRO0461, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0461 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5461, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of PRO0461 (AccessionNP_(—)112558.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0461.

PRO2214 (Accession NP_(—)060987.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO2214 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2214,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO2214 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of PRO2214 (AccessionNP_(—)060987.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO2214.

Protein z, vitamin k-dependent plasma glycoprotein (PROZ, AccessionNP_(—)003882.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PROZ BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PROZ, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PROZ BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4273, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Protein z, vitamink-dependent plasma glycoprotein (PROZ, Accession NP_(—)003882.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PROZ.

Prp4 pre-mrna processing factor 4 homolog b (yeast) (PRPF4B, AccessionNP_(—)003904.2) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRPF4B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PRPF4B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRPF4B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18328, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Prp4 pre-mrnaprocessing factor 4 homolog b (yeast) (PRPF4B, Accession NP_003904.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PRPF4B.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, f (PTPRF, AccessionNP_(—)569707.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2806, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, f (PTPRF, Accession NP_(—)569707.1), a genewhich negatively regulates the insulin signaling pathway. Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRF.

The function of PTPRF has been established by previous studies. The LARgene (symbolized PTPRF) encodes a membrane protein that has acytoplasmic domain with homology to protein-tyrosine phosphatase 1B(OMIM Ref. No. 176885) and an extracellular domain homologous to theneural cellular adhesion molecule NCAM (OMIM Ref. No. 116930). The humanLAR molecule closely resembles cell adhesion molecules, which suggeststhat it may be involved in the regulation of phosphotyrosine levelsthrough cell-cell or cell-matrix interactions. As a first step towardsite-directed mutagenesis studies of LAR function, Schaapveld et al.(1995) characterized the mouse Ptprf gene. They found that itscytoplasmic region is encoded by 11 exons that span only 4.5 kb ofgenomic DNA. Compared to the known exon-intron structures of othermammalian receptor-like protein tyrosine phosphatase genes such as Ptpra(encoding LRP; 176884) and Ptprc (coding for Ly-5; 151460), the portionof the Ptprf gene encoding the cytoplasmic region of murine LARcontained not only smaller, but also fewer introns. O'Grady et al.(1994) demonstrated that the human LAR gene is composed of 33 exonsspanning over 85 kb. Exon 2 encodes the signal sequence and the first 4amino acids in the mature LAR protein. The 3 immunoglobulin-like domainsare encoded by exons 3 to 7, and the 8 fibronectin type III (OMIM Ref.No. FN-III) domains by exons 8 to 17. Exons 18 to 22 encode thejuxtamembrane and transmembrane domains, and exons 23 to 33 encode the 2conserved tyrosine phosphatase domains and the entire 3-primeuntranslated region. Alternative splicing of LAR mRNA was revealed byRT-PCR analysis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Schaapveld, R. Q. J.; van den Maagdenberg, A. M. J. M.; Schepens, J. T.G.; Olde Weghuis, D.; Geurts van Kessel, A.; Wieringa, B.; Hendriks, W.J. A. J.: The mouse gene Ptprf encoding the leukocyte commonantigen-related molecule LAR: cloning, characterization, and chromosomallocalization. Genomics 27:124-130, 1995; and

O'Grady, P.; Krueger, N. X.; Streuli, M.; Saito, H.: Genomicorganization of the human LAR protein tyrosine phosphatase gene andalternative splicing in the extracellular fibronectin ty.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PTPRF arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 179590, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, f (PTPRF,Accession NP_(—)002831.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PTPRF BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PTPRF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2806, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, f (PTPRF, Accession NP_(—)002831.1), a genewhich negatively regulates the insulin signaling pathway. Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRF.

The function of PTPRF has been established by previous studies. The LARgene (symbolized PTPRF) encodes a membrane protein that has acytoplasmic domain with homology to protein-tyrosine phosphatase 1B(OMIM Ref. No. 176885) and an extracellular domain homologous to theneural cellular adhesion molecule NCAM (OMIM Ref. No. 116930). The humanLAR molecule closely resembles cell adhesion molecules, which suggeststhat it may be involved in the regulation of phosphotyrosine levelsthrough cell-cell or cell-matrix interactions. As a first step towardsite-directed mutagenesis studies of LAR function, Schaapveld et al.(1995) characterized the mouse Ptprf gene. They found that itscytoplasmic region is encoded by 11 exons that span only 4.5 kb ofgenomic DNA. Compared to the known exon-intron structures of othermammalian receptor-like protein tyrosine phosphatase genes such as Ptpra(encoding LRP; 176884) and Ptprc (coding for Ly-5; 151460), the portionof the Ptprf gene encoding the cytoplasmic region of murine LARcontained not only smaller, but also fewer introns. O'Grady et al.(1994) demonstrated that the human LAR gene is composed of 33 exonsspanning over 85 kb. Exon 2 encodes the signal sequence and the first 4amino acids in the mature LAR protein. The 3 immunoglobulin-like domainsare encoded by exons 3 to 7, and the 8 fibronectin type III (OMIM Ref.No. FN-III) domains by exons 8 to 17. Exons 18 to 22 encode thejuxtamembrane and transmembrane domains, and exons 23 to 33 encode the 2conserved tyrosine phosphatase domains and the entire 3-primeuntranslated region. Alternative splicing of LAR mRNA was revealed byRT-PCR analysis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Schaapveld, R. Q. J.; van den Maagdenberg, A. M. J. M.; Schepens, J. T.G.; Olde Weghuis, D.; Geurts van Kessel, A.; Wieringa, B.; Hendriks, W.J. A. J.: The mouse gene Ptprf encoding the leukocyte commonantigen-related molecule LAR: cloning, characterization, and chromosomallocalization. Genomics 27:124-130, 1995; and

O'Grady, P.; Krueger, N. X.; Streuli, M.; Saito, H.: Genomicorganization of the human LAR protein tyrosine phosphatase gene andalternative splicing in the extracellular fibronectin ty.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PTPRF arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 179590, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. RAB9P40 (Accession NP_(—)005824.1) is another GAM116 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB9P40 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRAB9P40, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB9P40 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of RAB9P40 (AccessionNP_(—)005824.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAB9P40.

Rap1b, member of ras oncogene family (RAP1B, Accession NP_(—)056461.1)is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAP1BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAP1B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAP1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16170, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Rap1b, member ofras oncogene family (RAP1B, Accession NP_(—)056461.1), a gene whichinduces morphological reversion of a cell line transformed by a rasoncogene. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RAP1B.

The function of RAP1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Regulator of g-proteinsignalling 17 (RGS17, Accession NP_(—)036551.3) is another GAM116 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS17 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRGS17, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RGS17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16913, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 17 (RGS17, Accession NP_(—)036551.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS17.

Regulator of g-protein signalling 6 (RGS6, Accession NP_(—)004287.3) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RGS6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RGS6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7127, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 6 (RGS6, Accession NP_(—)004287.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS6.

Ring finger protein 24 (RNF24, Accession NP_(—)009150.1) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF24 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RNF24, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF24BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18774, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein 24 (RNF24, Accession NP_(—)009150.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RNF24.

Ribosomal protein s24 (RPS24, Accession NP_(—)148982.1) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RPS24 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RPS24, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RPS24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4670, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Ribosomal proteins24 (RPS24, Accession NP_(—)148982.1), a gene which is a component ofthe small 40S ribosomal subunit. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RPS24.

The function of RPS24 has been established by previous studies.Eukaryotic ribosomes are composed of 4 RNA species (see OMIM Ref. No.180450) and at least 80 proteins. Brown et al. (1990) isolated a humanribosomal protein gene encoding a predicted 133-amino acid protein byprobing a fibrosarcoma cDNA library with a ribosomal protein gene fromChinese hamster. By comparing the in vitro translation product with S24from purified ribosomes on 2- dimensional gels, Brown et al. (1990)showed that the gene encodes the 40S ribosomal subunit protein S24(RPS24). Xu and Roufa (1996) reported that RPS24 is organized into 6exons and is differentially spliced to yield 2 isoforms, S24a and S24c,that are present in varying ratios in different tissues. Jones et al.(1997) used PCR of radiation and somatic cell hybrid panels to map theRPS24 gene to 10q22-q23. Kenmochi et al. (1998) confirmed the RPS24mapping assignment reported by Jones et al. (1997).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Xu, W.-B.; Roufa, D. J.: The gene encoding human ribosomal protein S24and tissue-specific expression of differentially spliced mRNAs. Gene169:257-262, 1996; and

Jones, A.-M.; Marzella, R.; Rocchi, M.; Hewitt, J. E.: Mapping of thehuman ribosomal small subunit protein gene RPS24 to the chromosome10q22-q23 boundary. Genomics 39:121-122, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RPS24 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602412, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ribosomal protein s24 (RPS24, Accession NP_(—)001017.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RPS24 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RPS24, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RPS24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4670, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Ribosomal proteins24 (RPS24, Accession NP_(—)001017.1), a gene which is a component ofthe small 40S ribosomal subunit. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RPS24.

The function of RPS24 has been established by previous studies.Eukaryotic ribosomes are composed of 4 RNA species (see OMIM Ref. No.180450) and at least 80 proteins. Brown et al. (1990) isolated a humanribosomal protein gene encoding a predicted 133-amino acid protein byprobing a fibrosarcoma cDNA library with a ribosomal protein gene fromChinese hamster. By comparing the in vitro translation product with S24from purified ribosomes on 2- dimensional gels, Brown et al. (1990)showed that the gene encodes the 40S ribosomal subunit protein S24(RPS24). Xu and Roufa (1996) reported that RPS24 is organized into 6exons and is differentially spliced to yield 2 isoforms, S24a and S24c,that are present in varying ratios in different tissues. Jones et al.(1997) used PCR of radiation and somatic cell hybrid panels to map theRPS24 gene to 10q22-q23. Kenmochi et al. (1998) confirmed the RPS24mapping assignment reported by Jones et al. (1997).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Xu, W.-B.; Roufa, D. J.: The gene encoding human ribosomal protein S24and tissue-specific expression of differentially spliced mRNAs. Gene169:257-262, 1996; and

Jones, A.-M.; Marzella, R.; Rocchi, M.; Hewitt, J. E.: Mapping of thehuman ribosomal small subunit protein gene RPS24 to the chromosome10q22-q23 boundary. Genomics 39:121-122, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RPS24 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602412, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sodium channel, voltage gated, type viii, alpha polypeptide(SCN8A, Accession NP_(—)055006.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCN8A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCN8A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCN8A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8797, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Sodium channel,voltage gated, type viii, alpha polypeptide (SCN8A, AccessionNP_(—)055006.1), a gene which is component of a brain voltage-gatedsodium channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCN8A.

The function of SCN8A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. SE57-1 (AccessionNP_(—)079490.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SE57-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SE57-1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SE57-1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19416, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of SE57-1 (AccessionNP_(—)079490.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SE57-1.

Secreted frizzled-related protein 1 (SFRP1, Accession NP_003003.2) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFRP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SFRP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFRP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12977, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Secretedfrizzled-related protein 1 (SFRP1, Accession NP_(—)003003.2), a genewhich is a receptor for wnt proteins that may have an anti-apoptoticfunction and therefore may be associated with Colorectal cancer, gastriccancer, uterine leiomyomas. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Colorectal cancer, gastriccancer, uterine leiomyomas, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFRP1.

The function of SFRP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Sideroflexin 5 (SFXN5,Accession NP_(—)653180.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SFXN5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SFXN5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFXN5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13244, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Sideroflexin 5(SFXN5, Accession NP_(—)653180.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFXN5.

Solute carrier family 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 10(SLC16A10, Accession NP_(—)061063.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC16A10 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC16A10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC16A10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1239, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 10 (SLC16A10,Accession NP_(—)061063.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC16A10.

Solute carrier family 22 (organic anion/cation transporter), member 12(SLC22A12, Accession NP_(—)653186.2) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC22A12 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SLC22A12, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC22A12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3144, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 22 (organic anion/cation transporter), member 12 (SLC22A12,Accession NP_(—)653186.2), a gene which is a urate -anion exchangerregulating blood yrate levels and therefore may be associated with Renalhypouricemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Renal hypouricemia, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with SLC22A12.

The function of SLC22A12 has been established by previous studies.Enomoto et al. (2002) isolated a SLC22A12 cDNA from a human kidney cDNAlibrary. The cDNA, which they called URAT1 for ‘urate transporter-1,’corresponds to a gene of 2,642 basepairs encoding a protein of 555 aminoacids, which they called URAT1 for ‘urate transporter-1,’ that is 42%identical to OAT4 (OMIM Ref. No. 607097). The hydropathy plot predicts12 membrane-spanning domains in URAT1, which are similar to those inmembers of the OAT family. URAT1 has 3 consensus sequences forN-glycosylation and 2 cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinasephosphorylation sites. High stringency Northern analysis revealedpredominant expression of URAT1 mRNA in the human adult and fetalkidney, and immunohistochemical analysis revealed that URAT1 protein isprominent in epithelial cells of the proximal tubule of the renalcortex. Under high magnification, the protein was found to be located inthe luminal membrane of the epithelium of proximal tubules but not inthat of distal tubules Enomoto et al. (2002) demonstrated that Xenopusoocytes injected with URAT1 cRNA exhibited time-dependent transportactivity of [14C]urate but not of various typical substrates of OATs ororganic cation transporters. URAT1 was found to be a cotransporter withanions, in particular chloride, bromide, or iodine, but not fluoride.Enomoto et al. (2002) found that urate transport via URAT1 is inhibitedselectively by organic anions such as lactate, nicotinate, acetoacetate,hydroxybutyrate, and succinate. Para- aminohippurate (PAH), therepresentative substrate of OATs, did not exert an inhibitory effect onurate uptake via URAT1, consistent with the observation that PAH has noeffect on the fractional excretion of urate in humans. Benzbromarone,probenecid, phenylbutazone, sulfinpyrazone, nonsteroidalantiinflammatory drugs, and diuretics inhibited urate uptake.Trans-stimulation experiments indicated that the major counteranionsthat exchange for urate via URAT1 are organic anions rather thaninorganic chloride. Patients with renal hypouricemia (OMIM Ref. No.220150) have mutations in URAT1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Enomoto, A.; Kimura, H.; Chairoungdua, A.; Shigeta, Y.; Jutabha, P.;Cha, S. H.; Hosoyamada, M.; Takeda, M.; Sekine, T.; Igarashi, T.;Matsuo, H.; Kikuchi, Y.; Oda, T.; Ichida, K.; Hosoy, T.; Shimokata, K.;Niwa, T.; Kanai, Y.; Endou, H.: Molecular identification of a renalurate-anion exchanger that regulates blood urate levels. Nature417:447-452, 2002; and

Enomoto, A.; Kimura, H.; Chairoungdua, A.; Shigeta, Y.; Jutabha, P.;Cha, S. H.; Hosoyamada, M.; Takeda, M.; Sekine, T.; Igarashi, T.;Matsuo, H.; Kikuchi, Y.; Oda, T.; Ichida, K.; Hosoya.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC22A12 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607096, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 22 (organic anion/cation transporter),member 12 (SLC22A12, Accession NP_(—)700357.1) is another GAM116 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC22A12 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by SLC22A12, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSLC22A12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3144, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 22 (organic anion/cation transporter), member 12 (SLC22A12,Accession NP_(—)700357.1), a gene which is a urate -anion exchangerregulating blood yrate levels and therefore may be associated with Renalhypouricemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Renal hypouricemia, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with SLC22A12.

The function of SLC22A12 has been established by previous studies.Enomoto et al. (2002) isolated a SLC22A12 cDNA from a human kidney cDNAlibrary. The cDNA, which they called URAT1 for ‘urate transporter-1,’corresponds to a gene of 2,642 basepairs encoding a protein of 555 aminoacids, which they called URAT1 for ‘urate transporter-1,’ that is 42%identical to OAT4 (OMIM Ref. No. 607097). The hydropathy plot predicts12 membrane-spanning domains in URAT1, which are similar to those inmembers of the OAT family. URAT1 has 3 consensus sequences forN-glycosylation and 2 cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinasephosphorylation sites. High stringency Northern analysis revealedpredominant expression of URAT1 mRNA in the human adult and fetalkidney, and immunohistochemical analysis revealed that URAT1 protein isprominent in epithelial cells of the proximal tubule of the renalcortex. Under high magnification, the protein was found to be located inthe luminal membrane of the epithelium of proximal tubules but not inthat of distal tubules Enomoto et al. (2002) demonstrated that Xenopusoocytes injected with URAT1 cRNA exhibited time-dependent transportactivity of [14C]urate but not of various typical substrates of OATs ororganic cation transporters. URAT1 was found to be a cotransporter withanions, in particular chloride, bromide, or iodine, but not fluoride.Enomoto et al. (2002) found that urate transport via URAT1 is inhibitedselectively by organic anions such as lactate, nicotinate, acetoacetate,hydroxybutyrate, and succinate. Para- aminohippurate (PAH), therepresentative substrate of OATs, did not exert an inhibitory effect onurate uptake via URAT1, consistent with the observation that PAH has noeffect on the fractional excretion of urate in humans. Benzbromarone,probenecid, phenylbutazone, sulfinpyrazone, nonsteroidalantiinflammatory drugs, and diuretics inhibited urate uptake.Trans-stimulation experiments indicated that the major counteranionsthat exchange for urate via URAT1 are organic anions rather thaninorganic chloride. Patients with renal hypouricemia (OMIM Ref. No.220150) have mutations in URAT1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Enomoto, A.; Kimura, H.; Chairoungdua, A.; Shigeta, Y.; Jutabha, P.;Cha, S. H.; Hosoyamada, M.; Takeda, M.; Sekine, T.; Igarashi, T.;Matsuo, H.; Kikuchi, Y.; Oda, T.; Ichida, K.; Hosoy, T.; Shimokata, K.;Niwa, T.; Kanai, Y.; Endou, H.: Molecular identification of a renalurate-anion exchanger that regulates blood urate levels. Nature417:447-452, 2002; and

Enomoto, A.; Kimura, H.; Chairoungdua, A.; Shigeta, Y.; Jutabha, P.;Cha, S. H.; Hosoyamada, M.; Takeda, M.; Sekine, T.; Igarashi, T.;Matsuo, H.; Kikuchi, Y.; Oda, T.; Ichida, K.; Hosoya.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC22A12 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607096, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 9 (sodium/hydrogen exchanger), isoform3 regulatory factor 1 (SLC9A3R1, Accession NP_(—)004243.1) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC9A3R1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SLC9A3R1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC9A3R1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11349, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 9 (sodium/hydrogen exchanger), isoform 3 regulatory factor 1(SLC9A3R1, Accession NP_(—)004243.1), a gene which is the regulatorycofactor of the NHE3 (SLC9A3) sodium/hydrogen antiporter. Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC9A3R1.

The function of SLC9A3R1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Sorbitol dehydrogenase(SORD, Accession NP_(—)003095.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SORD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SORD, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SORD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10531, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Sorbitoldehydrogenase (SORD, Accession NP_(—)003095.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SORD.

Sry (sex determining region y)-box 1 (SOX1, Accession NP_005977.2) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOX1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SOX1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SOX1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17428, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Sry (sexdetermining region y)-box 1 (SOX1, Accession NP_(—)005977.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SOX1.

Sry (sex determining region y)-box 13 (SOX13, Accession NP_005677.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOX13 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SOX13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SOX13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15099, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Sry (sexdetermining region y)-box 13 (SOX13, Accession NP_(—)005677.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SOX13.

Spermatogenesis associated 2 (SPATA2, Accession NP_(—)006029.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPATA2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SPATA2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSPATA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11422, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Spermatogenesisassociated 2 (SPATA2, Accession NP_(—)006029.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPATA2.

Suppression of tumorigenicity 14 (colon carcinoma, matriptase, epithin)(ST14, Accession NP_(—)068813.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ST14 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ST14, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ST14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14983, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Suppression oftumorigenicity 14 (colon carcinoma, matriptase, epithin) (ST14,Accession NP_(—)068813.1), a gene which is proposed to play a role inbreast cancer invasion and metastasis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ST14.

The function of ST14 has been established by previous studies. Lin etal. (1999) cloned an ST14 cDNA encoding a protease previously identifiedin breast cancer cells (Lin et al., 1997). The deduced 683-amino acidprotein has a calculated molecular mass of 75.6 kD. It contains anintegrin-binding site near the N terminus, 3 potential N-glycosylationsites, 4 tandem repeats homologous to the 35-amino acidcysteine-containing repeats of the LDL receptor, a putative proteolyticactivation site, and a C-terminal region with similarity to thetrypsin-like serine proteases. Lin et al. (1999) purified ST14 in a95-kD complex with a 40-kD binding protein identified as SPINT1 (OMIMRef. No. 605123), a Kunitz-type serine protease inhibitor. They foundthat ST14 is secreted from breast cancer cells and localizes at the cellsurface. Takeuchi et al. (1999) independently cloned ST14 as a proteaseassociated with prostatic cancer tumor cells, using degenerate primersfor a chymotrypsin active site as probe. Sequence analysis showed thatST14 lacks a signal sequence and is likely to be a membrane-associatedserine protease. By Northern blot analysis, they identified a 3.3-kbtranscript in epithelial tissues including prostate, kidney, lung, smallintestine, stomach, colon, and placenta, as well as in spleen, liver,leukocytes, and thymus. No expression was found in muscle, brain, ovary,or testis. Expression was also observed in a colorectal adenocarcinomacell line, but not in several other cell lines tested. By Northern andWestern blot analysis of normal breast and breast cancer cell lines,Oberst et al. (2001) found complete concordance in expression of ST14and SPINT1; the expression correlated with expression of epithelial cellmarkers.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lin, C.-Y.; Anders, J.; Johnson, M.; Sang, Q. A.; Dickson, R. B.:Molecular cloning of cDNA for matriptase, a matrix-degrading serineprotease with trypsin-like activity. J. Biol. Chem. 274:18231-18236,1999; and

Takeuchi, T.; Shuman, M. A.; Craik, C. S.: Reverse biochemistry: use ofmacromolecular protease inhibitors to dissect complex biologicalprocesses and identify a membrane-type serine.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ST14 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606797, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tyrosyl-dna phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1, AccessionNP_(—)060789.2) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TDP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TDP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TDP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14692, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Tyrosyl-dnaphosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1, Accession NP_(—)060789.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TDP1.

TEM1 (Accession NP_(—)065137.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TEM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TEM1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TEM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14211, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of TEM1 (AccessionNP_(—)065137.1), a gene which involves in angiogenesis and therefore maybe associated with Colorectal cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM116include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Colorectal cancer, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TEM1.

The function of TEM1 has been established by previous studies.Endosialin, an antigen recognized by monoclonal antibody FB5, isexpressed as a 165- kD cell surface glycoprotein on tumor blood vesselendothelium in several cancers, but is not detectable in normal tissue.By immunoaffinity and biochemical purification of endosialin from aneuroblastoma cell line, followed by microsequence analysis and ESTdatabase searching, Christian et al. (2001) isolated a full-length cDNAencoding endosialin, which is identical to TEM1. Sequence analysispredicted that the 757-amino acid type I membrane protein contains asignal peptide; 5 globular extracellular domains, including a C-typelectin (see OMIM Ref. No. 605306) domain, a Sushi/SCR/CCP (see OMIM Ref.No. 300187) domain, and 3 EGF (OMIM Ref. No. 131530) repeats; a mucin(see OMIM Ref. No. 158340)-like region; a transmembrane segment; and ashort cytoplasmic tail. Carbohydrate analysis indicated that theendosialin protein carries abundantly sialylated, O-linkedoligosaccharides and is reduced to 120 kD by sialidase treatment or to95 kD with additional O-glycanase treatment. The N-terminal 360 residuesof endosialin are homologous to thrombomodulin (THBD; 188040) andcomplement component 1q receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 120577). Northern blotanalysis revealed expression of a single 2.6-kb transcript inendosialin-expressing cell lines. Christian et al. (2001) noted thatmice and rats have close homologs of the TEM1 gene. Carson-Walter et al.(2001) determined that TEM1 shares 77% amino acid identity with themouse protein. Using in situ hybridization analysis of human colorectalcancer, Carson-Walter et al. (2001) demonstrated that TEM1 was expressedclearly in the endothelial cells of the tumor stroma but not in theendothelial cells of normal colonic tissue. Mouse Tem1 was abundantlyexpressed in vessels infiltrating both mouse melanoma and human coloncarcinoma cells implanted into mice. Using in situ hybridization toassay expression in various normal adult mouse tissues, Carson-Walter etal. (2001) detected only weak staining of endothelial cells in adrenalgland, brain, heart, intestine, lung, skeletal muscle, and pancreas. Inembryos, they detected Tem1 in the vasculature of developing embryonicliver and brain.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Christian, S.; Ahorn, H.; Koehler, A.; Eisenhaber, F.; Rodi, H.-P.;Garin-Chesa, P.; Park, J. E.; Rettig, W. J.; Lenter, M. C.: Molecularcloning and characterization of endosialin, a C-type lectin-like cellsurface receptor of tumor endothelium. J. Biol. Chem. 276:7408-7414,2001; and

Carson-Walter, E. B.; Watkins, D. N.; Nanda, A.; Vogelstein, B.;Kinzler, K. W.; St. Croix, B.: Cell surface tumor endothelial markersare conserved in mice and humans. Cancer Res. 61.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TEM1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606064, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Thy-1 cell surface antigen (THY1, Accession NP_(—)006279.2)is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. THY1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by THY1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTHY1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13826, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Thy-1 cell surfaceantigen (THY1, Accession NP_(—)006279.2), a gene which plays a role incell-cell or cell-ligand interactions during synaptogenesis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with THY1.

The function of THY1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM74.1. Torsin family 2, membera (TOR2A, Accession NP_(—)569726.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TOR2A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TOR2A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TOR2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12108, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Torsin family 2,member a (TOR2A, Accession NP_(—)569726.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TOR2A.

Tnf receptor-associated factor 1 (TRAF1, Accession NP_(—)005649.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TRAF1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRAF1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4417, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 1 (TRAF1, Accession NP_(—)005649.1), a genewhich signal transducer associated with the cytoplasmic domain of the 75kda tumor necrosis factor receptor (tnf-r2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRAF1.

The function of TRAF1 has been established by previous studies. In orderto determine how tumor necrosis factor (TNF; 191160) elicits cellularresponse, factors that interact with the cytoplasmic domain of TNFreceptor-2 (TNFR2; 191191) were identified. Rothe et al. (1994) used theyeast-based 2-hybrid system to detect mouse proteins that interact withTNFR2. They identified and cloned 2 TNF receptor-associated factors,which they termed TRAF1 and TRAF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601895). Each of theTRAFs contains a C-terminal TRAF domain of approximately 230 aminoacids. TRAF1 and TRAF2 can form both homo- and heterodimers. Mosialos etal. (1995) identified the human homolog of TRAF1 as Epstein-Barr virus(EBV)- induced mRNA 6 (EBI6), an mRNA that is more abundant inEBV-infected B lymphoblasts than in uninfected control cells. Thepredicted 416-amino acid human protein is 86% identical to mouse TRAF1.Both the human and mouse proteins contain N-terminal zinc finger motifsand C-terminal TRAF domains. Northern blot analysis revealed that the2.6-kb EBI6 mRNA is expressed in lung, spleen, tonsil, and weakly inplacenta. Mosialos et al. (1995) found that LMP1, the EBV-transformingprotein, specifically associates with LAP1 (TRAF3) or EBI6 in Blymphoblasts. LMP1 expression redirects LAP1 and EBI6 from scatteredcytoplasmic structures to LMP1 plasma membrane patches. Both LAP1 andEBI6 associated with the cytoplasmic domain of p80/TNFR2 in vivo. Theauthors stated that the interaction of LMP1 with the LAP1 and EBI6TNFR-associated proteins is evidence for the role of these proteins insignaling, and links LMP1-mediated transformation to signal transductionfrom the TNFR family. The structural hallmark of signal-transducingproteins associated with members of the TNFR superfamily is a novelC-terminal homology region of 230 amino acids, designated the TRAFdomain. This domain is involved in a variety of specific protein-proteininteractions. Siemienski et al. (1997) found that the human TRAF1 genehas a total length of approximately 12 kb. It is split into 6 exons, 4of which encode parts of the TRAF domain. Analysis of the genomicstructure of the TRAF domains of TRAF2 and TRAF3 (OMIM Ref. No. 601896)suggest that these domains are also encoded by several exons.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of TRAF1.Tsitsikov et al. (2001) generated Traf1 null mice. Although lymphocytedevelopment was normal, T cells responded to anti-CD3 stimulation withenhanced proliferation. Through TNFR2, but not through TNFR1 (OMIM Ref.No. 191190), they also exhibited enhanced proliferation as well as NFKB(OMIM Ref. No. 164011) and AP1 activation. TNF-induced,lymphocyte-dependent skin necrosis occurred in Traf1 -/- mice at asuboptimal dose of the cytokine. Tsitsikov et al. (2001) concluded thatTRAF1 negatively regulates TNFR2-mediated proliferation and NFKBactivation

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for TRAF1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Siemienski, K.; Peters, N.; Scheurich, P.; Wajant, H.: Organization ofthe human tumour necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 1 (TRAF1)gene and mapping to chromosome 9q33-34. Gene 195:35-39, 1997; and

Tsitsikov, E. N.; Laouini, D.; Dunn, I. F.; Sannikova, T. Y.; Davidson,L.; Alt, F. W.; Geha, R. S.: TRAF1 is a negative regulator of TNFsignaling: enhanced TNF signaling in TRAF1-defi.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRAF1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601711, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tripartite motif-containing 34 (TRIM34, AccessionNP_(—)569073.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRIM34 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM34,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM34 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6774, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 34 (TRIM34, Accession NP_(—)569073.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM34.

TSC22 (Accession NP_(—)006013.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TSC22 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TSC22,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TSC22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16490, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of TSC22 (AccessionNP_(—)006013.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TSC22.

Translin-associated factor x interacting protein 1 (TSNAXIP1, AccessionNP_(—)060900.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TSNAXIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TSNAXIP1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TSNAXIP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19890,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition ofTranslin-associated factor x interacting protein 1 (TSNAXIP1, AccessionNP_(—)060900.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TSNAXIP1.

Vesicle transport through interaction with t-snares homolog 1b (yeast)(VTI1B, Accession NP_(—)006361.1) is another GAM116 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VTI1B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VTI1B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VTI1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18660, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Vesicle transportthrough interaction with t-snares homolog 1b (yeast) (VTI1B, AccessionNP_(—)006361.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VTI1B.

Wingless-type mmtv integration site family, member 5a (WNT5A, AccessionNP_(—)003383.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WNT5A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WNT5A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of WNT5A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13031, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Wingless-type mmtvintegration site family, member 5a (WNT5A, Accession NP_(—)003383.1), agene which is a ligand for members of the frizzled family of seventransmembrane receptors and is probablely a developmental protein.Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WNT5A.

The function of WNT5A has been established by previous studies. The Wntgenes belong to a family of protooncogenes with at least 13 knownmembers that are expressed in species ranging from Drosophila to man.The name Wnt denotes the relationship of this family to the Drosophilasegment polarity gene ‘wingless’ and to its vertebrate ortholog, Int1, amouse protooncogene (see OMIM Ref. No. 164820). Transcription of Wntfamily genes appears to be developmentally regulated in a precisetemporal and spatial manner. The Wnt family is considered to be 1 of the3 major families of signaling molecules in the mouse, the others beingthe fibroblast growth factor-related family (see OMIM Ref. No. 164980)and the transforming growth factor-beta-related family (TGFB; 190180).Using degenerate PCR and cDNA library screening to search for mousegenes related to Wnt1, Gavin et al. (1990) identified 6 new members ofthe Wnt gene family, including Wnt5a. The Wnt genes encode 38- to 43-kDcysteine-rich putative glycoproteins, which have features typical ofsecreted growth factors: a hydrophobic signal sequence and 21 conservedcysteine residues whose relative spacing is maintained. Northern blotanalysis detected expression of Wnt5a in brain, lung, and heart. Atleast 5 distinct Wnt5a transcripts were observed, which Gavin et al.(1990) hypothesized were due to transcript variability 5-prime to theinitiation methionine. In situ hybridization detected a complex spatialand temporal pattern of Wnt5a in the mouse, including expression in thedeveloping central nervous system, limbs, facial processes and theposterior region of the fetus. Clark et al. (1993) cloned and sequencedseveral overlapping cDNAs encoding approximately 4.1 kb of the humanhomolog of Wnt5A. Expression of the human gene, symbolized WNT5A, wasdetected only in neonatal heart and lung. He et al. (1997) showed thathuman frizzled-5 (OMIM Ref. No. 601723) is the receptor for the Wnt5Aligand.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gavin, B. J.; McMahon, J. A.; McMahon, A. P.: Expression of multiplenovel Wnt-1/int-1-related genes during fetal and adult mousedevelopment. Genes Dev. 4:2319-2332, 1990; and

He, X.; Saint-Jeannet, J.-P.; Wang, Y.; Nathans, J.; Dawid, I.; Varmus,H.: A member of the frizzled protein family mediating axis induction byWnt-5A. Science 275:1652-1654, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of WNT5A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164975, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. XT3 (Accession NP_(—)064593.1) is another GAM116 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. XT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by XT3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XT3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16618, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of XT3 (AccessionNP_(—)064593.1), a gene which is a Kidney-specific orphan transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with XT3.

The function of XT3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. XT3 (AccessionNP_(—)071800.1) is another GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. XT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by XT3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XT3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16618, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of XT3 (AccessionNP_(—)071800.1), a gene which is a Kidney-specific orphan transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with XT3.

The function of XT3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. Zinc finger protein 180(hhz168) (ZNF180, Accession NP_(—)037388.1) is another GAM116 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF180 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byZNF180, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF180 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10372, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM116 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 180 (hhz168) (ZNF180, Accession NP_(—)037388.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF180.

Zinc finger protein 31 (kox 29) (ZNF31, Accession NP_660281.1) isanother GAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF31 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ZNF31, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF31BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9409, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 31 (kox 29) (ZNF31, Accession NP_(—)660281.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF31.

Zinc finger protein 323 (ZNF323, Accession NP_(—)112161.2) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF323 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF323, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF323BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5822, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 323 (ZNF323, Accession NP_(—)112161.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF323.

Zinc finger protein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_852101.1) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF70 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF70, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF70 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2508, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_(—)852101.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF70.

Zinc finger protein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_068735.1) is anotherGAM116 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF70 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF70, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF70 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2508, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM116 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:301.

Another function of GAM116 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_(—)068735.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM116 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF70.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 117 (GAM117), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM117 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM117 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM117 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM117 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM117 gene encodes a GAM117 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM117 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM117 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:151, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:151 is located at position 4744406 relative tochromosome 16.

GAM117 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM117 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM117 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM117 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM117 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:151, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM117folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM117 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM117 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM117 RNA is designated SEQID:216, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM117 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM117 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM117 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM117 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM117target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM117 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM117 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM117 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM117 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM117 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM117 target RNA into GAM117 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM117 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM117 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM117 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM117 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM117 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM117 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM117 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM117 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM117 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM117 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Chromosome 11 open reading frame 25 (C11orf25, Accession NM_(—)031418.1)is a GAM117 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C11orf25 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by C11orf25, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C11orf25BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11610, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM117 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:216.

A function of GAM117 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 11 openreading frame 25 (C11orf25, Accession NM_(—)031418.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM117 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C11orf25.

Chromosome 14 open reading frame 4 (C14orf4, Accession XM_(—)041104.8)is another GAM117 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C14orf4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C14orf4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14295, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM117 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:216.

Another function of GAM117 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 14 openreading frame 4 (C14orf4, Accession XM_(—)041104.8). Accordingly,utilities of GAM117 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C14orf4.

ELL (Accession NM_(—)006532.1) is another GAM117 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ELL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ELL, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ELL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11377, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM117 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:216.

Another function of GAM117 is therefore inhibition of ELL (AccessionNM_(—)006532.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM117 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ELL.

ENDO180 (Accession) is another GAM117 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. ENDO180 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ENDO180, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ENDO180 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5722, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM117 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:216.

Another function of GAM117 is therefore inhibition of ENDO180(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM117 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ENDO180.

FLJ14810 (Accession NM_(—)032843.1) is another GAM117 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14810 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14810,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14810 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9480, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM117 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:216.

Another function of GAM117 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14810(Accession NM_(—)032843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM117 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14810.

KIAA0237 (Accession NM_(—)014747.1) is another GAM117 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0237 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0237,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0237 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10563, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM117 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:267.

Another function of GAM117 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0237(Accession NM_(—)014747.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM117 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0237.

KIAA0495 (Accession XM_(—)031397.7) is another GAM117 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0495 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0495,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0495 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1285, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM117 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:216.

Another function of GAM117 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0495(Accession XM_(—)031397.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM117 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0495.

KIAA1332 (Accession XM_(—)048774.4) is another GAM117 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1332 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1332,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1332 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5038, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM117 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:267.

Another function of GAM117 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1332(Accession XM_(—)048774.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM117 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1332.

LOC124930 (Accession) is another GAM117 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC124930 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC124930, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC124930 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:2231, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM117 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:216.

Another function of GAM117 is therefore inhibition of LOC124930(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM117 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC124930.

LOC143915 (Accession) is another GAM117 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC143915 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC143915, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC143915 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11372, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM117 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:216.

Another function of GAM117 is therefore inhibition of LOC143915(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM117 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC143915.

LOC149830 (Accession NM_(—)177549.1) is another GAM117 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149830 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149830, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149830 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17004, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM117 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:216.

Another function of GAM117 is therefore inhibition of LOC149830(Accession NM_(—)177549.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM117 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149830.

LOC152627 (Accession XM_(—)087495.1) is another GAM117 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152627 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152627, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152627 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2005, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM117 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:267.

Another function of GAM117 is therefore inhibition of LOC152627(Accession XM_(—)087495.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM117 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152627.

LOC255696 (Accession) is another GAM117 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC255696 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC255696, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC255696 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12910, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM117 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:267.

Another function of GAM117 is therefore inhibition of LOC255696(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM117 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC255696.

LOC91632 (Accession XM_(—)039721.2) is another GAM117 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91632 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91632,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91632 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5850, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM117 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:216.

Another function of GAM117 is therefore inhibition of LOC91632(Accession XM_(—)039721.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM117 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91632.

Microtubule-associated protein, rp/eb family, member 3 (MAPRE3,Accession NM_(—)012326.2) is another GAM117 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAPRE3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAPRE3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPRE3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8716, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM117 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:216.

Another function of GAM117 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein, rp/eb family, member 3 (MAPRE3,Accession NM_(—)012326.2), a gene which interact with cytoplasmicmicrotubules,and with the adenomatous polyposis coli. Accordingly,utilities of GAM117 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MAPRE3.

The function of MAPRE3 has been established by previous studies. EB1family proteins (e.g., MAPRE1; 603108) interact with cytoplasmicmicrotubules in interphase cells, with mitotic spindles, and with theadenomatous polyposis coli (APC; 175100) tumor suppressor gene. Using ayeast 2-hybrid screen with the C terminus of APC-like (APCL) as bait,Nakagawa et al. (2000) isolated a cDNA encoding MAPRE3, which theytermed EB3. The predicted 282-amino acid protein is 54% identical toMAPRE1. Northern blot analysis revealed expression of a 2.2-kbtranscript predominantly in brain and muscle. GST pull-down analysisdetermined that a homologous region in the C termini of APC and APCLbinds to MAPRE3. Immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy demonstratedthat MAPRE3 is localized in the microtubule network and colocalizes withAPCL in the perinucleus and microtubule network. By EST databasesearching, RT-PCR, and screening a fetal brain cDNA library, Su and Qi(2001) isolated a cDNA encoding a protein identical to the EB3 proteinreported by Nakagawa et al. (2000), which they termed EBF3, and analternative transcript encoding a 266- amino acid protein. RT-PCR andWestern blot analyses indicated that both transcripts are ubiquitouslyexpressed. Genomic sequence analysis showed that there are most likely 3MAPRE genes: MAPRE1 encodes EB1; MAPRE2 (OMIM Ref. No. 605789) encodesRP1 and the EB2 fragment; and MAPRE3 encodes EBF3 and the fragment RP3.MAPRE3, like MAPRE1 and MAPRE2, contains 7 exons, but the coding regionof MAPRE3 spans only 4.2 kb due to relatively short introns. Westernblot analysis detected expression of both isoforms as approximately32-kD proteins in most cell lines tested. Binding analysis determinedthat both isoforms interact with APC. By FISH, Nakagawa et al. (2000)mapped the MAPRE3 gene to 2p23.3-p23.1. Using radiation hybrid analysis,Su and Qi (2001) mapped the MAPRE3 gene to 2p23.3-p23.2, where it isclosely linked and proximal to the ketohexokinase gene (OMIM Ref. No.229800).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nakagawa, H.; Koyama, K.; Murata, Y.; Morito, M.; Akiyama, T.; Nakamura,Y.: EB3, a novel member of the EB1 family preferentially expressed inthe central nervous system, binds to a CNS-specific APC homologue.Oncogene 19:210- 216, 2000; and

Su, L.-K.; Qi, Y.: Characterization of human MAPRE genes and theirproteins. Genomics 71:143-149, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MAPRE3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605788, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 118 (GAM118), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM118 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM118 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM118 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM118 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM118 gene encodes a GAM118 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM118 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM118 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:160, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM118 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM118 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM118 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM118 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM118 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:160, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM118folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM118 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM118 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM118 RNA is designated SEQID:363, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM118 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM118 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM118 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM118 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM118target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM118 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM118 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM118 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM118 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM118 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM118 target RNA into GAM118 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM118 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM118 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM118 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM118 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM118 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM118 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM118 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM118 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM118 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM118 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

JM5 (Accession NM_(—)007075.1) is a GAM118 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. JM5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JM5, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of JM5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1897, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM118 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:363.

A function of GAM118 is therefore inhibition of JM5 (AccessionNM_(—)007075.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM118 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith JM5.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 119 (GAM119), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM119 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM119 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM119 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM119 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM119 gene encodes a GAM119 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM119 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM119 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:4, and is provided hereinbelowwith reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM119 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM119 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM119 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM119 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM119 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:4, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM119folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM119 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM119 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM119 RNA is designated SEQID:391, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM119 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM119 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM119 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM119 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM119target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM119 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM119 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM119 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM119 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM119 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM119 target RNA into GAM119 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM119 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM119 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM119 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM119 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM119 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM119 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM119 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM119 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM119 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM119 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Keratin associated protein 4-4 (KRTAP4-4, Accession NM_(—)032524.1) is aGAM119 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KRTAP4-4 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KRTAP4-4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KRTAP4-4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9962, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM119 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:391.

A function of GAM119 is therefore inhibition of Keratin associatedprotein 4-4 (KRTAP4-4, Accession NM_(—)032524.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM119 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KRTAP4-4.

LOC257444 (Accession XM_(—)088028.2) is another GAM119 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC257444 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC257444, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC257444 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6487, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM119 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:391.

Another function of GAM119 is therefore inhibition of LOC257444(Accession XM_(—)088028.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM119 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC257444.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 120 (GAM120 ), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM120 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM120 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM120 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM120 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM120 gene encodes a GAM120 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM120 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM120 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:191, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:191 is located at position 130315489 relative tochromosome 3.

GAM120 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM120 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM120 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM120 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM120 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:191, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM120folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM120 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM120 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM120 RNA is designated SEQID:285, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM120 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM120 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM120 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM120 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM120target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM120 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM120 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM120 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM120 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM120 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM120 target RNA into GAM120 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM120 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM120 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM120 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM120 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM120 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM120 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM120 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM120 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM120 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM120 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

FLJ10521 (Accession NM_(—)018125.1) is a GAM120 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10521 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10521,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10521 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4274, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM120 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:285.

A function of GAM120 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10521 (AccessionNM_(—)018125.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM120 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10521.

Folylpolyglutamate synthase (FPGS, Accession NM_(—)004957.2) is anotherGAM120 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FPGS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FPGS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FPGSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7363, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM120 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:285.

Another function of GAM120 is therefore inhibition of Folylpolyglutamatesynthase (FPGS, Accession NM_(—)004957.2), a gene which is involved inconversion of folates to polyglutamate derivatives. Accordingly,utilities of GAM120 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FPGS.

The function of FPGS has been established by previous studies. Byfunctional complementation of an Escherichia coli folC mutant, Garrow etal. (1992) cloned a human cDNA for folylpoly(gamma-glutamate) synthetase(FPGS; tetrahydrofolate:L- glutamate gamma-ligase (ADP forming); EC6.3.2.17). The cDNA encodes a 545-residue protein of Mr 60,128.Expression of the cDNA in E. coli resulted in elevated expression of anenzyme with characteristics of mammalian FPGS. Furthermore, expressionof the cDNA in AUXB1, a mammalian cell lacking FPGS activity, overcamethe cell's requirement for thymidine and purines but did not overcomethe cell's glycine auxotrophy, consistent with expression of the proteinin the cytosol but not in the mitochondria. Freemantle et al. (1995)proposed that the mitochondrial and cytosolic forms of FPGS are, infact, derived from the same gene, arising from the use of the 2different translation initiation codons, and that the translationproducts differ by the presence of a 42-residue amino-terminalmitochondrial leader peptide. Taylor et al. (1995) likewise concludedthat a single locus encodes FPGS-related sequences in the human genome.The complete 2256 nucleotides of cDNA for the 5-prime untranslatedregion, mitochondrial leader sequence, coding region, and 3-primeuntranslated region were found to be distributed on 15 exons stretchingover 11.2 kb of genomic DNA.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Freemantle, S. J.; Taylor, S. M.; Krystal, G.; Moran, R. G.: Upstreamorganization of and multiple transcripts from the humanfolylpoly-gamma-glutamate synthetase gene. J. Biol. Chem. 270:9579-9584,1995; and

Garrow, T. A.; Admon, A.; Shane, B.: Expression cloning of a human cDNAencoding folylpoly(gamma-glutamate) synthetase and determination of itsprimary structure. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FPGS arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 136510, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. HCC-4 (Accession NM_(—)138611.1) is another GAM120 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HCC-4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHCC-4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HCC-4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1747, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM120 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:285.

Another function of GAM120 is therefore inhibition of HCC-4 (AccessionNM_(—)138611.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM120 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HCC-4.

LOC253070 (Accession) is another GAM120 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC253070 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC253070, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC253070 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19769, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM120 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:285.

Another function of GAM120 is therefore inhibition of LOC253070(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM120 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC253070.

Neurotrophic tyrosine kinase, receptor, type 2 (NTRK2, AccessionNM_(—)006180.2) is another GAM120 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NTRK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NTRK2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NTRK2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17811, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM120 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:285.

Another function of GAM120 is therefore inhibition of Neurotrophictyrosine kinase, receptor, type 2 (NTRK2, Accession NM_(—)006180.2), agene which is involved in the development and/or maintenance of thenervous system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM120 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NTRK2.

The function of NTRK2 has been established by previous studies.Nakagawara et al. (1995) isolated cDNAs spanning the entire codingregion of both human full-length and truncated forms of TRKB from humanbrain cDNA libraries. The full-length TRKB coded for a protein of 822amino acid residues. The putative mature peptide sequence was 49% and55% homologous to human NTRK1 and NTRK3, respectively. Nine of 13cysteine residues, 4 of 12 N- glycosylation sites in the extracellulardomain, and 10 of 13 tyrosine residues in the intracellular domain areconserved among NTRK1, NTRK2, and NTRK3. Two major sizes of NTRK2transcripts were expressed in human brain.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NTRK2.To study the function of TRKB in the cerebellum, Rico et al. (2002)deleted the Trkb gene in mouse cerebellar precursors by Wnt1-drivenCre-mediated recombination. Despite the absence of Trkb, the maturecerebellum of mutant mice appeared similar to that of wildtype, with alltypes of cells present in normal numbers and positions. Granule andPurkinje cell dendrites appeared normal, and the former had typicalnumbers of excitatory synapses. By contrast, inhibitory interneuronswere strongly affected. Although present in normal number, inhibitoryinterneurons exhibited reduced amounts of GABAergic markers anddeveloped reduced numbers of GABAergic boutons and synapticspecializations. Thus, Rico et al. (2002) concluded that TRKB isessential to the development of GABAergic neurons and regulates synapseformation in addition to its role in the development of axon terminals.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NTRK2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nakagawara, A.; Liu, X.-G.; Ikegaki, N.; White, P. S.; Yamashiro, D. J.;Nycum, L. M.; Biegel, J. A.; Brodeur, G. M.: Cloning and chromosomallocalization of the human TRK-B tyrosine kinase receptor gene (NTRK2).Genomics 25:538-546, 1995; and

Rico, B.; Xu, B.; Reichardt, L. F.: TrkB receptor signaling is requiredfor establishment of GABAergic synapses in the cerebellum. NatureNeurosci. 5:225-233, 2002.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NTRK2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600456, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 121 (GAM121), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM121 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM121 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM121 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM121 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM121 gene encodes a GAM121 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM121 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM121 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:69, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM121 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM121 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM121 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM121 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM121 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:69, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM121folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM121 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM121 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM121 RNA is designated SEQID:309, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM121 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM121 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM121 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM121 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM121target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM121 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM121 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM121 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM121 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM121 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM121 target RNA into GAM121 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM121 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM121 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM121 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM121 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM121 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM121 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM121 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM121 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM121 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM121 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

A disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain 11 (ADAM11, AccessionNM_(—)002390.2) is a GAM121 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ADAM11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ADAM11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADAM11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8088, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM121 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:309.

A function of GAM121 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin andmetalloproteinase domain 11 (ADAM11, Accession NM_(—)002390.2), a genewhich Member of the ADAM family of zinc metalloproteases. and thereforemay be associated with Breast and ovarian cancers. Accordingly,utilities of GAM121 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofBreast and ovarian cancers, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ADAM11.

The function of ADAM11 has been established by previous studies. Fromchromosomal region 17q21.3, where a tumor suppressor gene for breast andovarian cancers is thought to reside, Emi et al. (1993) isolated a novelgene from a cosmid clone that showed somatic rearrangements in 2 breastcancers. The gene encoded a 524-amino acid metalloproteinase-like,disintegrin-like, and cysteine- rich (MDC) protein with sequencesimilarity to members of the snake-venom metalloprotease/disintegrinfamily and guinea-pig sperm-surface protein PH-30 (OMIM Ref. No.601533). These proteins have been implicated in cell-cell orcell-extracellular matrix interactions. Rearrangements in both tumorsinvolved multiple exons and disrupted the coding region of the gene.Sagane et al. (1998) noted that MDC is a member of the cellulardisintegrin, or ADAM (a disintegrin and metalloproteinase), family. SeeADAM20 (OMIM Ref. No. 603712). They isolated cDNAs encoding 2 relatedhuman proteins, MDC2 (OMIM Ref. No. 603709) and MDC3 (OMIM Ref. No.603710). Northern blot analysis revealed that, like the MDC2 and MDC3mRNAs, the 5-kb MDC transcript was expressed predominantly in brain.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Emi, M.; Katagiri, T.; Harada, Y.; Saito, H.; Inazawa, J.; Ito, I.;Kasumi, F.; Nakamura, Y.: A novel metalloprotease/disintegrin-like geneat 17q21.3 is somatically rearranged in two primary breast cancers.Nature Genet. 5:151-157, 1993; and

Sagane, K.; Ohy, Y.; Hasegawa, Y.; Tanaka, I.: Metalloproteinase-like,disintegrin- like, cysteine-rich proteins MDC2 and MDC3: novel humancellular disintegrins highly expressed in the.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADAM11 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 155120, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Annexin a6 (ANXA6, Accession NM_(—)004033.1) is anotherGAM121 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANXA6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ANXA6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ANXA6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12042, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM121 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:309.

Another function of GAM121 is therefore inhibition of Annexin a6 (ANXA6,Accession NM_(—)004033.1), a gene which may associate with cd21, and mayregulate the release of ca(2+) from intracellular stores. Accordingly,utilities of GAM121 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ANXA6.

The function of ANXA6 has been established by previous studies. Theprotein p68 is a member of a family of proteins that bind membrane orcytoskeleton in a Ca(2+)-dependent manner. They are characterized byhomologous amino acid sequences that are present in multiple copies ineach protein. The family is variously known as calelectrins, annexins,calpactins, endonexins, and lipocortins. p68 is an intracellularmonomeric protein of approximately 68,000 MW. Davies et al. (1989)assigned the ANXA6 gene to 5q32-q34 by use of a cDNA clone to probegenomic DNA from rodent-human somatic cell hybrids and for in situhybridization. The corresponding gene in the mouse was assigned tochromosome 11 by probing DNA from rodent-rodent somatic cell hybrids.Warrington and Bengtsson (1994) used 3 physical mapping methods(radiation hybrid mapping, pulsed field gel electrophoresis, andfluorescence in situ hybridization of interphase nuclei) to determinethe order and relative distances between 12 loci in the 5q31-q33 region.ANXA6 was one of those loci. Smith et al. (1994) demonstrated that theANX6 gene is approximately 60 kb long and contains 26 exons. The genomicsequence at the 3- prime end does not contain a canonicalpolyadenylylation signal. The genomic sequence upstream of thetranscription start site contains TATAA and CAAT motifs. The spatialorganization of the exons revealed no obvious similarities between the 2halves of the ANX6 gene. Comparison of the intron/exon boundarypositions of ANX6 with those of ANX1 (OMIM Ref. No. 151690) and ANX2(OMIM Ref. No. 151740) revealed that within the repeated domains thebreakpoints are perfectly conserved except for exon 8, which is 1 codonsmaller in ANX2. The corresponding point in the second half of ANX6 isrepresented by 2 exons, exons 20 and 21. The latter exon isalternatively spliced, giving rise to annexin VI isoforms that differwith respect to a 6-amino acid insertion at the start of repeat 7.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Davies, A. A.; Moss, S. E.; Crompton, M. R.; Jones, T. A.; Spurr, N. K.;Sheer, D.; Kozak, C.; Crumpton, M. J.: The gene coding for the p68calcium-binding protein is localized to bands q32-q34 of humanchromosome 5, and to mouse chromosome 11. Hum. Genet. 82:234-238, 1989.; and

Smith, P. D.; Davies, A.; Crumpton, M. J.; Moss, S. E.: Structure of thehuman annexin VI gene. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 91:2713-2717, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ANXA6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 114070, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cystatin e/m (CST6, Accession NM_(—)001323.2) is anotherGAM121 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CST6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CST6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CST6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10154, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM121 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:309.

Another function of GAM121 is therefore inhibition of Cystatin e/m(CST6, Accession NM_(—)001323.2), a gene which is a cysteine (thiol)protease inhibitor that inhibits papain. and therefore may be associatedwith Metastatic tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM121 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Metastatic tumors, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CST6.

The function of CST6 has been established by previous studies. Cystatinsare endogenous inhibitors of mammalian lysosomal cysteine proteinases,such as cathepsins B (OMIM Ref. No. 116810), L (OMIM Ref. No. 116880), H(OMIM Ref. No. 116820), and S (OMIM Ref. No. 116845), and the plantcysteine proteinases papain, acinidin, and ficin. They function bothintracellularly and extracellularly. All inhibitory cystatins displaystructural and functional similarities, and are members of a singleprotein superfamily comprising 3 distinct families of closely relatedproteins: stefins (see OMIM Ref. No. 184600), cystatins (see OMIM Ref.No. 123855), and kininogens (OMIM Ref. No. 228960). Using differentialdisplay, Sotiropoulou et al. (1997) identified a novel human cystatin,cystatin M, as being downregulated in metastatic breast tumor cells ascompared to primary tumor cells. Stenman et al. (1997) mapped the geneencoding cystatin M (CST6) to 11q13 by fluorescence in situhybridization. CST6 is a member of the type 2 cystatin gene family. All7 previously cloned members of this family had been found to beclustered in a narrow region on 20p11.2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sotiropoulou, G.; Anisowicz, A.; Sager, R.: Identification, cloning, andcharacterization of cystatin M, a novel cysteine proteinase inhibitor,down-regulated in breast cancer. J. Biol. Chem. 272:903-910, 1997; and

Stenman, G.; Astrom, A.-K.; Roijer, E.; Sotiropoulou, G.; Zhang, M.;Sager, R.: Assignment of a novel cysteine proteinase inhibitor (CST6) to11q13 by fluorescence in situ hybridization.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CST6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601891, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ13263 (Accession NM_(—)025125.1) is another GAM121 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13263 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFLJ13263, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13263 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18107, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM121 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:309.

Another function of GAM121 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13263(Accession NM_(—)025125.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM121 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13263.

Homeo box (h6 family) 1 (HMX1, Accession) is another GAM121 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HMX1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HMX1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18643, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM121 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:309.

Another function of GAM121 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box (h6family) 1 (HMX1, Accession), a gene which binds to the DNA. Accordingly,utilities of GAM121 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HMX1.

The function of HMX1 has been established by previous studies. Proteinsencoded by homeo box genes function as transcription factors capable ofbinding DNA. Structural analysis of homeodomains indicate that theseproteins form a helix-turn- helix motif, with the third helix serving asa DNA binding recognition helix. The recognition helix has a highlyconserved 8-amino acid region specific to many homeo box genes. Thissuggested that DNA probes based on the conserved region of the thirdhelix would serve as powerful tools to screen for homeo box genes.Stadler et al. (1992) used this strategy to identify homeo box genesthat are expressed in the developing human craniofacial region. Probinga cDNA library constructed from human embryonic craniofacial tissue,they identified a homeo box gene that mapped to 4p16.1. Designated H6,the ‘new’ gene shared only 57 to 65% amino acid identity to previouslyreported homeodomains. The mapping was performed by study of somaticcell hybrids containing specific deletions of human chromosome 4 usingPCR methods, after initial assignment by hybridization of radiolabeledH6 DNA to Southern blots containing DNA derived from a mouse/humansomatic cell hybrid containing only human chromosome 4. The initialassignment to 4p16.1 was confirmed by studies of linkage between acollection of markers on chromosome 4 and a 250-bp amplification productfrom H6 that demonstrated a single-strand conformation polymorphism(SSCP) when electrophoresed on a nondenaturing acrylamide gel. AlthoughHOX7 (OMIM Ref. No. 142983) also maps to 4p16.1, it is unlikely thatHOX7 and H6 are members of a homeo box cluster because the linkage dataplaced H6 more than 10 cM proximal to HOX7 and there was no significantamino acid identity of H6 and HOX7 outside the homeodomain. Wang et al.(1997) mapped the murine Hmx1 homeo box gene to the proximal region ofmouse chromosome 5 by backcross matings.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Stadler, H. S.; Padanilam, B. J.; Buetow, K.; Murray, J. C.; Solursh,M.: Identification and genetic mapping of a homeobox gene to the 4p16.1region of human chromosome 4. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 89:11579-11583,1992; and

Wang, W.; Yoshiura, K.; Murray, J.; Lufkin, T.: Assignment of the murineHmx1 homeobox gene to the proximal region of mouse chromosome 5.Mammalian Genome 8:869-876, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HMX1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 142992, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA0014 (Accession NM_(—)014665.1) is another GAM121 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0014 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIAA0014, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0014 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM121 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:309.

Another function of GAM121 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0014(Accession NM_(—)014665.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM121 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0014.

KIAA0140 (Accession NM_(—)014661.1) is another GAM121 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0140 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0140,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0140 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM121 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:309.

Another function of GAM121 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0140(Accession NM_(—)014661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM121 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0140.

LOC221424 (Accession XM_(—)168060.2) is another GAM121 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221424 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221424, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221424 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7844, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM121 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:309.

Another function of GAM121 is therefore inhibition of LOC221424(Accession XM_(—)168060.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM121 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221424.

LOC256158 (Accession) is another GAM121 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC256158 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC256158, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC256158 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3086, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM121 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:309.

Another function of GAM121 is therefore inhibition of LOC256158(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM121 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC256158.

LOC90120 (Accession XM_(—)291299.1) is another GAM121 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90120 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90120,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90120 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7775, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM121 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:309.

Another function of GAM121 is therefore inhibition of LOC90120(Accession XM_(—)291299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM121 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90120.

NKX2C (Accession) is another GAM121 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. NKX2C BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NKX2C, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NKX2C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6138, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM121 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:309.

Another function of GAM121 is therefore inhibition of NKX2C (Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM121 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NKX2C.

Syndecan 3 (n-syndecan) (SDC3, Accession NM_(—)014654.1) is anotherGAM121 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SDC3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SDC3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SDC3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12205, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM121 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:309.

Another function of GAM121 is therefore inhibition of Syndecan 3(n-syndecan) (SDC3, Accession NM_(—)014654.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM121 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SDC3.

SDR1 (Accession NM_(—)004753.1) is another GAM121 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SDR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SDR1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SDR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11207, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM121 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:309.

Another function of GAM121 is therefore inhibition of SDR1 (AccessionNM_(—)004753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM121 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SDR1.

Serine/threonine kinase 22d (spermiogenesis associated) (STK22D,Accession NM_(—)032028.2) is another GAM121 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. STK22D BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STK22D,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STK22D BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2793, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM121 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:309.

Another function of GAM121 is therefore inhibition of Serine/threoninekinase 22d (spermiogenesis associated) (STK22D, AccessionNM_(—)032028.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM121 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith STK22D.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 122 (GAM122), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM122 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM122 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM122 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM122 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM122 gene encodes a GAM122 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM122 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM122 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:34, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:34 is located at position 242201799 relative tochromosome 2.

GAM122 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM122 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM122 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM122 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM122 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:34, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM122folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM122 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM122 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM122 RNA is designated SEQID:337, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM122 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM122 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM122 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM122 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM122target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM122 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM122 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM122 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM122 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM122 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM122 target RNA into GAM122 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM122 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM122 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM122 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM122 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM122 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM122 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM122 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM122 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM122 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM122 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

LOC254936 (Accession) is a GAM122 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LOC254936 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC254936, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC254936 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4945,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM122 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:337.

A function of GAM122 is therefore inhibition of LOC254936 (Accession ).Accordingly, utilities of GAM122 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LOC254936.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 123 (GAM123 ), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM123 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM123 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM123 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM123 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM123 gene encodes a GAM123 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM123 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM123 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:166, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM123 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM123 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM123 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM123 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM123 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:166, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM123folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM123 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM123 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM123 RNA is designated SEQID:212, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM123 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM123 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM123 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM123 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM123target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM123 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM123 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM123 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM123 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM123 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM123 target RNA into GAM123 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM123 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM123 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM123 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM123 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM123 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM123 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM123 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM123 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM123 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM123 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Glycine cleavage system protein h (aminomethyl carrier) (GCSH, AccessionNM_(—)004483.1) is a GAM123 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.GCSH BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GCSH, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGCSH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9934, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM123 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:212.

A function of GAM123 is therefore inhibition of Glycine cleavage systemprotein h (aminomethyl carrier) (GCSH, Accession NM_(—)004483.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM123 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GCSH.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 124 (GAM124), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM124 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM124 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM124 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM124 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM124 gene encodes a GAM124 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM124 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM124 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:108, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM124 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM124 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM124 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM124 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM124 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:108, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM124folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM124 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM124 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM124 RNA is designated SEQID:323, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM124 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM124 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM124 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM124 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM124target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM124 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM124 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM124 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM124 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM124 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM124 target RNA into GAM124 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM124 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM124 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM124 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM124 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM124 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM124 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM124 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM124 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM124 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM124 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Deltex homolog 1 (drosophila) (DTX1, Accession NM_(—)004416.1) is aGAM124 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DTX1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DTX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DTX1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13928, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM124 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:323.

A function of GAM124 is therefore inhibition of Deltex homolog 1(drosophila) (DTX1, Accession NM_(—)004416.1), a gene which modulatesNotch signalling and bHLH transcription factor activity. Accordingly,utilities of GAM124 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DTX1.

The function of DTX1 has been established by previous studies. Using theyeast interaction trap system, Matsuno et al. (1998) found thatDrosophila and human deltex bind to the human SH3-domain containingprotein GRB2 (OMIM Ref. No. 108355). Results from 2 different reporterassays allowed them for the first time to associate deltex withNotch-dependent transcriptional events. They presented evidence linkingdeltex to the modulation of basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcriptionfactor activity. After confirming that DTX1 is expressed in Tlymphocytes at all stages of development, Izon et al. (2002) showed byRT- PCR analysis that murine Dtx1 is also expressed in hemopoietic stemcells and in B lymphocytes in all stages of development, whereas Notch1expression is low in these cells. The authors transduced hemopoieticprogenitor cells with Dtx1 expressing green fluorescent protein andfound that mice with these cells had a marked decrease in T cells in thethymus, peripheral blood, and spleen. Instead, the thymus in these miceand in organ culture displayed B-cell development resembling thephenotype of mice deficient in Notch1. Expression of DTX1 partiallyinhibited transactivation of a CSL (RBPSUH; 147183)-dependent luciferasereporter by activated intracellular NOTCH1 (ICN1) in human and mousecells. The N terminus of DTX1, which directly interacts with the NOTCH1ankyrin repeats, inhibited transactivation by ICN1 possessing theankyrin repeats, probably by inhibiting recruitment of coactivators tothe C-terminal transactivation domain of NOTCH1. Izon et al. (2002)concluded that DTX1 is an inhibitor of NOTCH1 activity, a conclusionearlier suggested by the studies of Sestan et al. (1999) on dendriticoutgrowth from human neurons.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Izon, D. J.; Aster, J. C.; He, Y.; Weng, A.; Karnell, F. G.; Patriub,V.; Xu, L.; Bakkour, S.; Rodriguez, C.; Allman, D.; Pear, W. S.: Deltex1redirects lymphoid progenitors to the B cell lineage by antagonizingNotch1. Immunity 16:231-243, 2002; and

Matsuno, K.; Eastman, D.; Mitsiades, T.; Quinn, A. M.; Carcanciu, M. L.;Ordentlich, P.; Kadesch, T.; Artavanis-Tsakonas, S.: Human deltex is aconserved regulator of Notch signalling.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DTX1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602582, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ20695 (Accession ) is another GAM124 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ20695 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20695,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20695 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10484, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM124 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:323.

Another function of GAM124 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20695(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM124 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20695.

Glia maturation factor, beta (GMFB, Accession NM_(—)004124.1) is anotherGAM124 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GMFB BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GMFB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GMFBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18850, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM124 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:323.

Another function of GAM124 is therefore inhibition of Glia maturationfactor, beta (GMFB, Accession NM_(—)004124.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM124 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GMFB.

LOC163132 (Accession) is another GAM124 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC163132 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC163132, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC163132 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:20129, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM124 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:323.

Another function of GAM124 is therefore inhibition of LOC163132(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM124 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC163132.

Sterol regulatory element binding transcription factor 1 (SREBF1,Accession NM_(—)004176.2) is another GAM124 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SREBF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SREBF1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SREBF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16586, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM124 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:323.

Another function of GAM124 is therefore inhibition of Sterol regulatoryelement binding transcription factor 1 (SREBF1, Accession NM_004176.2),a gene which is a transcriptional activator that binds to the sterolregulatory element 1. Accordingly, utilities of GAM124 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SREBF1.

The function of SREBF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 125 (GAM125), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM125 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM125 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM125 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM1 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM125 gene encodes a GAM125 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM125 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM125 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:44, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:44 is located at position 6134811 relative to chromosome6.

GAM125 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM125 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM125 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM125 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM125 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:44, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM125folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM125 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM1 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM1RNA is designated SEQID:330, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM1 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes a correspondingmessenger RNA, GAM1 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. GAM125target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical of mRNA of a proteincoding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a protein coding region and a 3′untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEIN CODING and 3′UTRrespectively.

GAM1 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM1 targetRNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary binding is dueto the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM1 RNA is an accurate or apartial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotide sequence of each ofthe target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8 shows three suchtarget binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II andBINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciated that the number oftarget binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as an illustration only,and is not meant to be limiting GAM1 RNA may have a different number oftarget binding sites in untranslated regions of a GAM1 target RNA. It isfurther appreciated that while FIG. 8 depicts target binding sites inthe 3′UTR region, this is meant as an example only these target bindingsites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the 5′UTR region, or in both3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM1 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM1 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM125 target RNA into GAM1 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM1 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE,in fact represents a plurality of GAM1 target genes. The mRNA of eachone of this plurality of GAM1 target genes comprises one or more targetbinding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is at leastpartly complementary to GAM1 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, and whichwhen bound by GAM1 RNA causes inhibition of translation of respectiveone or more GAM1 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM125 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM125 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM125 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM125 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Coagulation factor xiii, a1 polypeptide (F13A1, AccessionNM_(—)000129.2) is a GAM1 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.F13A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by F13A1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofF13A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9703, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:330.

A function of GAM125 is therefore inhibition of Coagulation factor xiii,a1 polypeptide (F13A1, Accession NM_(—)000129.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with F13A1.

MEGF10 (Accession NM_(—)032446.1) is another GAM125 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MEGF10 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MEGF10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEGF10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7443, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:330.

Another function of GAM125 is therefore inhibition of MEGF10 (AccessionNM_(—)032446.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM125 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MEGF10.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 126 (GAM126), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM126 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM126 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM126 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM126 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM126 gene encodes a GAM126 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM126 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM126 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:148, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM126 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM126 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM126 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM126 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM126 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:148, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM126folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM126 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM126 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM126 RNA is designated SEQID:312, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM126 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM126 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM126 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM126 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM126target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM126 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM126 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM126 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM126 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM126 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM126 target RNA into GAM126 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM126 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM126 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM126 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM126 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM126 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM126 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM126 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM126 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM126 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM126 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

P21(cdkn1a)-activated kinase 6 (PAK6, Accession NM_(—)020168.3) is aGAM126 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAK6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PAK6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAK6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7423, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM126 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:312.

A function of GAM126 is therefore inhibition of P21(cdkn1a)-activatedkinase 6 (PAK6, Accession NM_(—)020168.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM126 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAK6.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 127 (GAM127), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM127 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM127 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM127 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM127 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM127 gene encodes a GAM127 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM127 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM127 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:53, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM127 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM127 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM127 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM127 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM127 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:53, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM127folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM127 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM127 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM127 RNA is designated SEQID:321, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM127 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM127 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM127 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM127 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM127target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM127 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM127 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM127 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM127 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM127 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM127 target RNA into GAM127 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM127 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM127 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM127 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM127 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM127 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM127 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM127 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM127 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM127 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM127 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

SPK (Accession NM_(—)004819.1) is a GAM127 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SPK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPK, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SPK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12856, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM127 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:321.

A function of GAM127 is therefore inhibition of SPK (AccessionNM_(—)004819.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM127 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPK.

Vamp (vesicle-associated membrane protein)-associated protein a, 33 kda(VAPA, Accession NM_(—)003574.2) is another GAM127 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VAPA BINDING SITE1 and VAPA BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byVAPA, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VAPA BINDING SITE1 andVAPA BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11936 and SEQ ID:2734respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM127 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:321.

Another function of GAM127 is therefore inhibition of Vamp(vesicle-associated membrane protein)-associated protein a, 33 kda(VAPA, Accession NM_(—)003574.2), a gene which may have a role invesicle trafficking. Accordingly, utilities of GAM127 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VAPA.

The function of VAPA has been established by previous studies. Bysearching an EST database for human homologs of the Aplysia 33-kDVAMP-associated protein (Vap33), Weir et al. (1998) identified a cDNAencoding VAPA, which they termed VAP33. Sequence analysis predicted thatthe 242-amino acid protein, which is 50% identical to the molluscansequence, contains 8 potential phosphorylation sites, an alpha-helicalcoiled-coil domain, and a C-terminal transmembrane domain. Northern blotanalysis of mouse tissues detected a major 1.9-kb transcript and minor3.9- and 7.1-kb transcripts in all tissues tested, with highestexpression in brain, testis, ovary, kidney and skeletal muscle. Incontrast, Vap33 expression is neuron specific in Aplysia. Western blotanalysis showed that VAPA interacts with VAMP1 (OMIM Ref. No. 185880)and VAMP2 (OMIM Ref. No. 185881) but not with SNAP25 (OMIM Ref. No.600322). Nishimura et al. (1999) identified cDNAs encoding VAPA and the60% homologous VAPB (OMIM Ref. No. 605704). Northern blot analysisdetected a 1.7-kb VAPA transcript in all human tissues tested. SDS-PAGEanalysis demonstrated that the transmembrane domain of recombinant VAPAinteracted with VAPA and VAPB fusion proteins.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Weir, M. L.; Klip, A.; Trimble, W. S.: Identification of a humanhomologue of the vesicle-associated membrane protein (VAMP)-associatedprotein of 33 kDa (VAP- 33): a broadly expressed protein that binds toVAMP. Biochem. J. 333:247-251, 1998; and

Nishimura, Y.; Hayashi, M.; Inada, H.; Tanaka, T.: Molecular cloning andcharacterization of mammalian homologues of vesicle-associated membraneprotein- associated (VAMP-associated) prote.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of VAPA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605703, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 128 (GAM128), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM128 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM128 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM128 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM128 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM128 gene encodes a GAM128 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM128 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM128 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:168, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM128 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM128 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM128 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM128 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM128 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:168, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM128folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM128 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM128 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM128 RNA is designated SEQID:316, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM128 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM128 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM128 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM128 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM128target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM128 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM128 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM128 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM128 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM128 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM128 target RNA into GAM128 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM128 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM128 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM128 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM128 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM128 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM128 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM128 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM128 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM128 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM128 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

A disintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 8 (ADAMTS8, Accession NM_(—)007037.2) is aGAM128 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAMTS8 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ADAMTS8, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADAMTS8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7148, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM128 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:316.

A function of GAM128 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin-like andmetalloprotease (reprolysin type) with thrombospondin type 1 motif, 8(ADAMTS8, Accession NM_(—)007037.2), a gene which has anti-angiogenicproperties. Accordingly, utilities of GAM128 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ADAMTS8.

The function of ADAMTS8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. ATP6M8-9 (Accession) isanother GAM128 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP6M8-9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ATP6M8-9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ATP6M8-9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6599, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM128 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:316.

Another function of GAM128 is therefore inhibition of ATP6M8-9(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM128 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP6M8-9.

Herv-h ltr-associating 2 (HHLA2, Accession) is another GAM128 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HHLA2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHHLA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HHLA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16378, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM128 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:316.

Another function of GAM128 is therefore inhibition of Herv-hltr-associating 2 (HHLA2, Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM128include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HHLA2.

KIAA0515 (Accession) is another GAM128 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA0515 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0515, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0515 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2335,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM128 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:316.

Another function of GAM128 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0515(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM128 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0515.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 129 (GAM129), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM129 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM129 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM129 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM129 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM129 gene encodes a GAM129 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM129 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM129 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:181, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM129 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM129 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM129 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM129 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM129 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:181, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM129folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM129 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA is designated SEQID:213, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM129 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM129 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM129target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM129 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM129 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM129 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM129 target RNA into GAM129 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM129 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM129 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM129 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM129 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM129 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM129 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM129 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM129 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

A disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain 19 (meltrin beta) (ADAM19,Accession NM_(—)033274.1) is a GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. ADAM19 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byADAM19, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADAM19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14108, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

A function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin andmetalloproteinase domain 19 (meltrin beta) (ADAM19, AccessionNM_(—)033274.1), a gene which participates in the proteolytic processingof beta- type neuregulin isoforms. Accordingly, utilities of GAM129include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ADAM19.

The function of ADAM19 has been established by previous studies. Membersof the ADAM family are cell surface proteins containing a disintegrincell adhesion domain and a metalloproteinase domain. Inoue et al. (1998)cloned full-length cDNAs of mouse Adam19, which they referred to asmeltrin-beta (see OMIM Ref. No. ADAM12, 602714). The ADAM19 gene encodesa 920-amino acid polypeptide, and Inoue et al. (1998) found that itssequence was most similar to ADAM12 and ADAM13. Northern blot analysisrevealed that a major 6.5-kb transcript was expressed in all mousetissues tested. Hirohata et al. (1998) used radiation hybrids to mapADAM19 to mouse chromosome 11 and to human chromosome 5q32-q33.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hirohata, S.; Seldin, M. F.; Apte, S. S.: Chromosomal assignment of twoADAM genes, TACE (ADAM17) and MLTNB (ADAM19), to human chromosomes 2 and5, respectively, and of Mltnb to mouse chromosome 11. Genomics54:178-179, 1998; and

Inoue, D.; Reid, M.; Lum, L.; Kratzschmar, J.; Weskamp, G.; Myung, Y.M.; Baron, R.; Blobel, C. P.: Cloning and initial characterization ofmouse meltrin beta and analysis of the expre.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADAM19 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603640, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. A disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain 8 (ADAM8,Accession NM_(—)001109.1) is another GAM129 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ADAM8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADAM8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADAM8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17299, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin andmetalloproteinase domain 8 (ADAM8, Accession NM_(—)001109.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAM8.

Aquaporin 6, kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NM_(—)053286.1) is anotherGAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AQP6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3804, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6,kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NM_(—)053286.1), a gene whichparticipates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Atp synthase, h+transporting, mitochondrial f1 complex, delta subunit (ATP5D, AccessionNM_(—)001687.1) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP5D BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP5D, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP5D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13370, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Atp synthase, h+transporting, mitochondrial f1 complex, delta subunit (ATP5D, AccessionNM_(—)001687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP5D.

Beta-site app-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NM_(—)138973.1) isanother GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BACE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BACE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16749, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NM_(—)138973.1), a gene which isresponsible for the proteolytic processing of the amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Alzheimer disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BACE.

The function of BACE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Brca1 associatedprotein-1 (ubiquitin carboxy-terminal hydrolase) (BAP1, AccessionNM_(—)004656.2) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BAP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BAP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BAP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14852, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Brca1 associatedprotein-1 (ubiquitin carboxy-terminal hydrolase) (BAP1, AccessionNM_(—)004656.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BAP1.

Burkitt lymphoma receptor 1, gtp binding protein (chemokine (c-x-cmotif) receptor 5) (BLR1, Accession NM_(—)001716.2) is another GAM129target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BLR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by BLR1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof BLR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17913, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Burkitt lymphomareceptor 1, gtp binding protein (chemokine (c-x-c motif) receptor 5)(BLR1, Accession NM_(—)001716.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BLR1.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 1 (C1orf1, Accession NM_(—)001213.1) isanother GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC1orf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1462, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 1 (C1orf1, Accession NM_(—)001213.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf1.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 17 (C1orf17, Accession NM_(—)015101.1)is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf17BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf17, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C1orf17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8671, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 17 (C1orf17, Accession NM_(—)015101.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf17.

Cd44 antigen (homing function and indian blood group system) (CD44,Accession NM_(—)000610.2) is another GAM129 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CD44 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CD44, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CD44 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12215, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Cd44 antigen(homing function and indian blood group system) (CD44, AccessionNM_(—)000610.2), a gene which is main cell surface receptor forhyaluronate, and involves in matrix adhesion, lymphocyte activation andlymph node homing. and therefore may be associated with Tumor.Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumor, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CD44.

The function of CD44 has been established by previous studies. Weber etal. (1996) noted that the CD44 gene encodes a transmembrane protein thatis expressed as a family of molecular isoforms generated fromalternative RNA splicing and posttranslational modifications. CertainCD44 isoforms that regulate activation and migration of lymphocytes andmacrophages may also enhance local growth and metastatic spread of tumorcells. One ligand of CD44 is hyaluronic acid, binding of which to theNH2-terminal domain of CD44 enhances cellular aggregation and tumor cellgrowth. (Krainer et al. (1991) referred to CD44 as a ‘hyaladherin’ -see601269.) Weber et al. (1996) demonstrated that another ligand isosteopontin (OMIM Ref. No. 166490). Osteopontin induces cellularchemotaxis but not homotypic aggregation of cells, whereas the inverseis true for the interaction between CD44 and hyaluronate. Thealternative responses to CD44 ligation may be exploited by tumor cellsto allow OPN-mediated metastatic spread and hyaluronate-dependent growthin newly colonized tissues in the process of tumor metastasis

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CD44.Schmits et al. (1997) generated mice deficient in all known isoforms ofCd44 by targeting exons encoding the invariant N-terminal region of themolecule. Mice were born in mendelian ratio without any obviousdevelopmental or neurologic deficits. Hematologic impairment wasevidenced by altered tissue distribution of myeloid progenitors withincreased levels of colony-forming unit-granulocyte-macrophage in bonemarrow and reduced numbers in spleen. Fetal liver colony-formingunit-spleen and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor mobilizationassay, together with reduced colony- forming unit-granulocyte-macrophagein peripheral blood, suggested that progenitor egress from the bonemarrow was defective. Mice also developed exaggerated granulomaresponses to Cryotosporidium parvum infection. Tumor studies showed thatSV40- transformed Cd44-deficient fibroblasts were highly tumorigenic innude mice, whereas reintroduction of Cd44 expression into thesefibroblasts resulted in a dramatic inhibition of tumor growth.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CD44 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Weber, G. F.; Ashkar, S.; Glimcher, M. J.; Cantor, H.: Receptor-ligandinteraction between CD44 and osteopontin (Eta-1). Science 271:509-512,1996; and

Schmits, R.; Filmus, J.; Gerwin, N.; Senaldi, G.; Kiefer, F.; Kundig,T.; Wakeham, A.; Shahinian, A.; Catzavelos, C.; Rak, J.; Furlonger, C.;Zakarian, A.; Simard, J. J.; Ohashi, P. S.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CD44 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 107269, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cdc14 cell division cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae)(CDC14B, Accession NM_(—)033332.1) is another GAM129 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDC14B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDC14B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC14BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2869, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Cdc14 celldivision cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B, AccessionNM_(—)033332.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDC14B.

DDM36 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DDM36 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DDM36, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DDM36 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9225, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of DDM36 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DDM36.

Dead/h (asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 37 (DDX37, AccessionNM_(—)032656.2) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DDX37 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DDX37, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DDX37 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8055, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 37 (DDX37, Accession NM_032656.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DDX37.

DKFZP434P0111 (Accession XM_(—)041116.4) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434P0111 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434P0111, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434P0111 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1216, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434P0111(Accession XM_(—)041116.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434P0111.

DKFZp434P0531 (Accession XM_(—)166410.3) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434P0531 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434P0531, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434P0531 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18911, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434P0531(Accession XM_(—)166410.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434P0531.

DKFZp547O146 (Accession NM_(—)020224.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547O146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547O146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547O146 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5182, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547O146(Accession NM_(—)020224.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547O146.

Deoxynucleotidyltransferase, terminal (DNTT, Accession NM_(—)004088.2)is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DNTTBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DNTT, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDNTT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14883, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition ofDeoxynucleotidyltransferase, terminal (DNTT, Accession NM_(—)004088.2),a gene which is terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DNTT.

The function of DNTT has been established by previous studies. Amongother considerations, Epplen et al. (1987) discussed the role ofterminal transferase in the generation of diversity of T-cell receptorgenes. As in humans, the mouse Dntt protein, containing 509 amino acidsand encoded by 12 exons, contributes to Ig and T cell receptor diversityby catalyzing the addition of nontemplated nucleotides (N addition) atthe junctions of gene segments. Thai et al. (2002) showed that in mousethe long form of Dntt, termed TdTL and containing 529 amino acids, isalso involved in the generation of diversity by catalyzing the deletionof nucleotides at coding joins through a 3-prime- to -5-primeexonuclease activity. Searches of private and public databases revealedthat 2 long isoforms possessing conserved exonuclease core motifs ofDNTT also exist in humans and cattle, suggesting that this activity mayalso modify joining segments in these species.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Epplen, J. T.; Chluba, J.; Hardt, C.; Hinkkanen, A.; Steimle, V.;Stockinger, H.: Mammalian T-lymphocyte antigen receptor genes: geneticand nongenetic potential to generate variability. Hum. Genet.75:300-310, 1987; and

Thai, T.-H.; Purugganan, M. M.; Roth, D. B.; Kearney, J. F.: Distinctand opposite diversifying activities of terminal transferase splicevariants. Nature Immun. 3:457-462, 2002.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DNTT arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 187410, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dedicator of cyto - kinesis 1 (DOCK1, AccessionNM_(—)001380.1) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DOCK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DOCK1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DOCK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8758, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Dedicator ofcyto - kinesis 1 (DOCK1, Accession NM_(—)001380.1), a gene which mayfunction in the extension of cell surfaces. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM129 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DOCK1.

The function of DOCK1 has been established by previous studies. The CRKprotein (OMIM Ref. No. 164762), comprised mostly of SH2 and SH3src-homology domains, has an important role in signaling from focaladhesions. Along with other adaptor proteins such as GRB2 (OMIM Ref. No.108355) and NCK (OMIM Ref. No. 600508), it receives signals through itsSH2 domains from phosphotyrosine-containing peptides and transfers themto other proteins bound to its SH3 domains. Among proteins that bind tothe SH3 domain of CRK are C3G (OMIM Ref. No. 600303), a guaninenucleotide exchange protein for RAP1 (OMIM Ref. No. 600278), and the180-kD DOCK (downstream of CRK) protein. Hasegawa et al. (1996) isolateda cDNA for DOCK by screening an expression library with CRK SH3. Theyfound a full-length cDNA that encodes a putative 1,866-amino acidpolypeptide with an SH3 domain at its amino end. Northern blots showed a7.6-kb transcript that was expressed in most tissues and most stronglyin placenta, lungs, kidney, and pancreas. Wildtype DOCK180 was found inthe cytoplasm and did not affect cell morphology. However, whenfarnesylated, the protein became associated with the cytoplasmicmembrane and made spindle 3T3 cells become flattened and polygonal.Takai et al. (1996) mapped DOCK180 to 10q26.13-q26.3 by fluorescence insitu hybridization. During programmed cell death (apoptosis), cellcorpses are rapidly engulfed. This engulfment process involves therecognition and subsequent phagocytosis of cell corpses by engulfingcells. Wu and Horvitz (1998) shed light on the previously obscuremechanisms by which cell corpses are engulfed. They reported that ced-5,a gene that is required for cell-corpse engulfment in the nematodeCaenorhabditis elegans, encodes a protein that is similar to the humanprotein DOCK180 and the Drosophila melanogaster protein Myoblast City(MBC), both of which had been implicated in the extension of cellsurfaces. C. elegans ced-5 mutants were defective not only in theengulfment of cell corpses but also in the migrations of 2 specificgonadal cells, the distal tip cells. The expression of human DOCK180 inC. elegans rescued the cell-migration defect of a ced-5 mutant. Wu andHorvitz (1998) presented evidence that ced-5 functions in engulfingcells during the engulfment of cell corpses. They suggested that ced-5acts in the extension of the surface of an engulfing cell around a dyingcell during programmed cell death. They named the new family of proteinsthat function in the extension of cell surfaces the CDM (for CED- 5,DOCK180, and MBC) family.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Savill, J.: Phagocytic docking without shocking. Nature 442-443, 1998;and

Takai, S.; Hasegawa, H.; Kiyokawa, E.; Yamada, K.; Kurata, T.; Matsuda,M.: Chromosomal mapping of the gene encoding DOCK180, a majorCrk-binding protein, to 10q26.13-q26.3 by fluoresc.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DOCK1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601403, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. DT1P1A10 (Accession NM_(—)058163.1) is another GAM129 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DT1P1A10 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDT1P1A10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DT1P1A10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of DT1P1A10(Accession NM_(—)058163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DT1P1A10.

E1B-AP5 (Accession NM_(—)144732.1) is another GAM129 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. E1B-AP5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by E1B-AP5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of E1B-AP5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11392, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of E1B-AP5 (AccessionNM_(—)144732.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith E1B-AP5.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (achondroplasia, thanatophoricdwarfism) (FGFR3, Accession NM_(—)000142.2) is another GAM129 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGFR3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by FGFR3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGFR3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7492, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 3 (achondroplasia, thanatophoric dwarfism) (FGFR3,Accession NM_(—)000142.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FGFR3.

FLJ10204 (Accession NM_(—)018024.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10204 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10204,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10204 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18329, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10204(Accession NM_(—)018024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10204.

FLJ11362 (Accession NM_(—)021946.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11362 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11362,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11362 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10040, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11362(Accession NM_(—)021946.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11362.

FLJ12783 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ12783 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12783, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ12783 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15286,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12783(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ12783.

FLJ14249 (Accession NM_(—)106552.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14249 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ14249, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14249BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7701, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14249(Accession NM_(—)106552.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14249.

FLJ14594 (Accession NM_(—)032808.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14594 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14594BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ14594, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14594BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14594 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13720 andSEQ ID:10977 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14594(Accession NM_(—)032808.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14594.

FLJ21135 (Accession NM_(—)024866.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21135 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21135,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21135 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7521, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21135(Accession NM_(—)024866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21135.

FLJ22474 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ22474 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22474, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ22474 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20015,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22474(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ22474.

FLJ22814 (Accession NM_(—)024916.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22814 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22814,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22814 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9345, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22814(Accession NM_(—)024916.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22814.

FLJ30213 (Accession NM_(—)145008.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30213 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30213,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30213 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17139, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30213(Accession NM_(—)145008.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30213.

FLJ32818 (Accession NM_(—)144685.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32818 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32818,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32818 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16718, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32818(Accession NM_(—)144685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32818.

FUS1 (Accession NM_(—)007275.1) is another GAM129 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FUS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FUS1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FUS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12680, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of FUS1 (AccessionNM_(—)007275.1), a gene which may function as a tumor suppressor. andtherefore may be associated with Lung cancer. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM129 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Lung cancer, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with FUS1.

The function of FUS1 has been established by previous studies. Lermanand Minna (2000) identified a FUS1 mutation in 2 nonsmall cell lungcancer (NSCLC) cell lines that resulted in a 28-bp truncation at the 3-prime end of exon 2 and a predicted protein of only 82 amino acids.Using SSCP and CpG island promoter methylation analyses, Kondo et al.(2001) failed to detect mutations, polymorphisms, or methylation of FUS1in lung cancer specimens. Western blot analysis indicated low or noexpression of FUS1 in lung cancer cell lines. Overexpression oftransfected wildtype but not mutant FUS1 in NSCLCs led to the detectionof an approximately 20-kD protein and a dramatic reduction incolony-forming cells. Ecdysone-induced expression of FUS1 had the sameeffects. Flow cytometric analysis indicated that the arrest occurred inG1 phase.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kondo, M.; Ji, L.; Kamibayashi, C.; Tomizawa, Y.; Randle, D.; Sekido,Y.; Yokota, J.; Kashuba, V.; Zabarovsky, E.; Kuzmin, I.; Lerman, M.;Roth, J.; Minna, J. D.: Overexpression of candidate tumor suppressorgene FUS1 isolated from the 3p21.3 homozygous deletion region leads toG1 arrest and growth inhibition of lung cancer cells. Oncogene20:6258-6262, 2001; and

Lerman, M. I.; Minna, J. D.: The 630-kb lung cancer homozygous deletionregion on human chromosome 3p21.3: identification and evaluation of theresident candidate tumor suppressor gen.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FUS1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607052, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Grb2-associated binding protein 2 (GAB2, AccessionNM_(—)080491.1) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GAB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GAB2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Grb2-associatedbinding protein 2 (GAB2, Accession NM_(—)080491.1), a gene which act asadapters for transmitting various signals. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM129 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GAB2.

The function of GAB2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Grb2-associated bindingprotein 3 (GAB3, Accession NM_(—)080612.1) is another GAM129 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAB3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGAB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAB3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18513, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Grb2-associatedbinding protein 3 (GAB3, Accession NM_(—)080612.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GAB3.

Glucocorticoid receptor dna binding factor 1 (GRLF1, AccessionNM_(—)024342.1) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GRLF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GRLF1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRLF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5059, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Glucocorticoidreceptor dna binding factor 1 (GRLF1, Accession NM_(—)024342.1), a genewhich inhibits transcription of the glucocorticoid receptor gene.Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GRLF1.

The function of GRLF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM68.1. Integrin, alpha m(complement component receptor 3, alpha; also known as cd11b (p170),macrophage antigen alpha polypeptide) (ITGAM, Accession NM_(—)000632.2)is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ITGAMBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ITGAM, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofITGAM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:578, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha m(complement component receptor 3, alpha; also known as cd11b (p170),macrophage antigen alpha polypeptide) (ITGAM, Accession NM_(—)000632.2),a gene which is invovled in various adhesive interactions of monocytes,macrophages and granulocytes as well as in mediating the uptake ofcomplement-coated particles. Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ITGAM.

The function of ITGAM and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Potassium channel,subfamily k, member 5 (KCNK5, Accession NM_(—)003740.2) is anotherGAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNK5 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KCNK5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNK5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14609, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Potassium channel,subfamily k, member 5 (KCNK5, Accession NM_(—)003740.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNK5.

KIAA0014 (Accession NM_(—)014665.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0014 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0014,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0014 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10733, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0014(Accession NM_(—)014665.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0014.

KIAA0544 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA0544 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0544, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0544 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20182,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0544(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0544.

KIAA0682 (Accession NM_(—)014852.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0682 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0682, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0682BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5701, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0682(Accession NM_(—)014852.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0682.

KIAA1086 (Accession XM_(—)047610.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1086 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1086,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1086 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1086(Accession XM_(—)047610.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1086.

KIAA1509 (Accession XM_(—)029353.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1509 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1509,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1509 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16666, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1509(Accession XM_(—)029353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1509.

Leucine-rich repeat lgi family, member 3 (LGI3, AccessionNM_(—)139278.1) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LGI3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LGI3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LGI3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1973, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Leucine-richrepeat lgi family, member 3 (LGI3, Accession NM_(—)139278.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LGI3.

Lim homeobox protein 1 (LHX1, Accession NM_(—)005568.1) is anotherGAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LHX1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LHX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LHX1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20027, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Lim homeoboxprotein 1 (LHX1, Accession NM_(—)005568.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM129 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LHX1.

LOC123591 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC123591 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC123591, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC123591 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC123591(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC123591.

LOC133383 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC133383 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC133383, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC133383 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19811, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC133383(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC133383.

LOC135763 (Accession NM_(—)138572.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135763 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135763, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135763 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19358, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC135763(Accession NM_(—)138572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135763.

LOC139522 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC139522 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC139522, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC139522 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11437, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC139522(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC139522.

LOC143286 (Accession XM_(—)096412.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143286 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143286, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143286 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6932, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC143286(Accession XM_(—)096412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143286.

LOC144308 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC144308 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC144308, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC144308 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC144308(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC144308.

LOC145622 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC145622 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC145622, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC145622 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12662, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC145622(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC145622.

LOC146272 (Accession XM_(—)085396.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146272 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146272, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146272 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC146272(Accession XM_(—)085396.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146272.

LOC146861 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC146861 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC146861, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC146861 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:4445, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC146861(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC146861.

LOC147118 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC147118 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC147118, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC147118 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16773, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC147118(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC147118.

LOC147276 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC147276 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC147276, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC147276 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14610, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC147276(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC147276.

LOC148089 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC148089 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC148089, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC148089 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11808, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC148089(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC148089.

LOC150174 (Accession XM_(—)086802.3) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150174 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150174, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150174 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14548, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC150174(Accession XM_(—)086802.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150174.

LOC150213 (Accession XM_(—)059324.2) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150213 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150213, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150213 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16131, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC150213(Accession XM_(—)059324.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150213.

LOC150343 (Accession XM_(—)086823.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150343 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150343, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150343 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5518, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC150343(Accession XM_(—)086823.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150343.

LOC157531 (Accession XM_(—)098772.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157531 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC157531, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC157531 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2356, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC157531(Accession XM_(—)098772.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157531.

LOC161734 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC161734 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC161734, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC161734 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8474, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC161734(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC161734.

LOC165741 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC165741 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC165741, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC165741 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11611, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC165741(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC165741.

LOC205418 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC205418 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC205418, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC205418 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:9598, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC205418(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC205418.

LOC220739 (Accession XM_(—)167548.3) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220739 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220739, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220739 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC220739(Accession XM_(—)167548.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220739.

LOC221092 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC221092 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC221092, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC221092 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6809, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC221092(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC221092.

LOC222057 (Accession XM_(—)166594.4) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222057 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222057, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222057 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14251, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC222057(Accession XM_(—)166594.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222057.

LOC222161 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC222161 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC222161, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC222161 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10506, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC222161(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC222161.

LOC254263 (Accession XM_(—)170654.3) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254263 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254263, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254263 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12271, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC254263(Accession XM_(—)170654.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254263.

LOC254753 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC254753 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC254753, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC254753 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13709, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC254753(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC254753.

LOC254944 (Accession XM_(—)173170.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254944 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254944, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254944 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC254944(Accession XM_(—)173170.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254944.

LOC51285 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC51285 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51285, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC51285 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3543,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC51285(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51285.

LOC51667 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC51667 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51667, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC51667 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13920,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC51667(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51667.

LOC58525 (Accession) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC58525 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC58525, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC58525 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12229,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of LOC58525(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC58525.

Mannosidase, alpha, class 1a, member 1 (MAN1A1, AccessionNM_(—)005907.2) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAN1A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAN1A1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAN1A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1824, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Mannosidase,alpha, class 1a, member 1 (MAN1A1, Accession NM_(—)005907.2), a genewhich removes 3 distinct mannose residues from peptide-boundMan(9)-GlcNAc(2) oligosaccharides. Accordingly, utilities of GAM129include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MAN1A1.

The function of MAN1A1 has been established by previous studies.Man(9)-mannosidase (alpha-1,2-mannosidase 1A) catalyzes the removal of 3distinct mannose residues from peptide-bound Man(9)-GlcNAc(2)oligosaccharides. See MAN2A1 (OMIM Ref. No. 154582) for generalinformation. Using an oligonucleotide probe derived from a pig liverMan(9)-mannosidase-specific cDNA template, Bause et al. (1993) isolatedMan(9)-mannosidase from a human kidney cDNA library. The full-lengthcDNA predicted a 625-amino acid protein with a calculated molecular massof 71 kD. Man(9)-mannosidase is a type II transmembrane protein with ashort cytoplasmic polypeptide tail, a single transmembrane domain actingas a noncleavable signal sequence, a large luminal catalytic domain, and3 potential N-glycosylation sites

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bause, E.; Bieberich, E.; Rolfs, A.; Volker, C.; Schmidt, B.: Molecularcloning and primary structure of Man(9)-mannosidase from human kidney.Eur. J. Biochem. 217:535-540, 1993; and

Tremblay, L. O; Campbell Dyke, N.; Herscovics, A.: Molecular cloning,chromosomal mapping and tissue-specific expression of a novel humanalpha-1,2-mannosidase gene involved in N-glycan.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MAN1A1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604344, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MGC10471 (Accession NM_(—)030818.1) is another GAM129 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10471 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMGC10471, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10471 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3302, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of MGC10471(Accession NM_(—)030818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10471.

MGC16186 (Accession NM_(—)032372.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC16186 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15910, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of MGC16186(Accession NM_(—)032372.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC16186.

MGC4368 (Accession NM_(—)024510.2) is another GAM129 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4368 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4368,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4368 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2451, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of MGC4368 (AccessionNM_(—)024510.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4368.

MGC4796 (Accession XM_(—)029031.7) is another GAM129 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4796 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MGC4796, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4796BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3662, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of MGC4796 (AccessionXM_(—)029031.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4796.

Matrix metalloproteinase 15 (membrane-inserted) (MMP15, AccessionNM_(—)002428.1) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MMP15 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MMP15, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MMP15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15972, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Matrixmetalloproteinase 15 (membrane-inserted) (MMP15, Accession NM_002428.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MMP15.

Neurexophilin 3 (NXPH3, Accession NM_(—)007225.1) is another GAM129target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NXPH3 BINDING SITE1 andNXPH3 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by NXPH3, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNXPH3 BINDING SITE1 and NXPH3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2877 andSEQ ID:3126 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Neurexophilin 3(NXPH3, Accession NM_(—)007225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NXPH3.

Ovarian cancer overexpressed 1 (OVCOV1, Accession NM_(—)173073.1) isanother GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OVCOV1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OVCOV1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OVCOV1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15335, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Ovarian canceroverexpressed 1 (OVCOV1, Accession NM_(—)173073.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OVCOV1.

Phosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type i, gamma (PIP5K1C,Accession XM_(—)047620.3) is another GAM129 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIP5K1C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PIP5K1C, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIP5K1CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16602, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type i, gamma (PIP5K1C,Accession XM_(—)047620.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PIP5K1C.

Periaxin (PRX, Accession NM_(—)020956.1) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRX BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Periaxin (PRX,Accession NM_(—)020956.1), a gene which seems to be required formaintenance of peripheral nerve myelin sheath. may have a role inaxon-glial interactions, possibly by interacting with the cytoplasmicdomains of integral membrane proteins such as myelin- associatedglycoprotein in the periaxonal regions of the schwann cell plasmamembrane. may have a role in the early phases of myelin deposition andtherefore is associated with Dejerine-sottas neuropathy, autosomalrecessive. Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Dejerine-sottas neuropathy, autosomalrecessive, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withPRX.

The function of PRX and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, n polypeptide 2 (PTPRN2, AccessionNM_(—)130842.1) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRN2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17373, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, n polypeptide 2 (PTPRN2, AccessionNM_(—)130842.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTPRN2.

Phosphorylase, glycogen; brain (PYGB, Accession NM_(—)002862.2) isanother GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PYGB BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PYGB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PYGBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19382, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Phosphorylase,glycogen; brain (PYGB, Accession NM_(—)002862.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PYGB.

Rab30, member ras oncogene family (RAB30, Accession NM_(—)014488.2) isanother GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB30 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB30, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB30BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4058, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Rab30, member rasoncogene family (RAB30, Accession NM_(—)014488.2), a gene which is aGTP-binding protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAB30.

The function of RAB30 has been established by previous studies. Chen etal. (1996) isolated a cDNA encoding RAB30, a small GTP-binding proteinof the RAB family, from a human melanocyte cDNA library and frommelanoma cells. The deduced 203-amino acid RAB30 protein shares minimalhomology with previously documented GTPases. Northern blot analysisdetected RAB30 transcripts ranging from 1.7 to 11 kb in most tissuestested. By somatic cell hybrid analysis, Chen et al. (1996) mapped theRAB30 gene to chromosome 11. Scott (2001) localized the RAB30 gene to11q12-q14 based on sequence similarity between the RAB30 sequence(GenBank U57092) and chromosome 11 clones (GenBank AP000893 andAP000905).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chen, D.; Guo, J.; Miki, T.; Tachibana, M.; Gahl, W. A.: Molecularcloning of two novel rab genes from human melanocytes. Gene 174:129-134,1996; and

Scott, A. F.: Personal Communication. Baltimore, Md., 2/26/2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RAB30 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605693, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2,Accession NM_(—)014737.1) is another GAM129 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by RASSF2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13010, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NM_(—)014737.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Rna binding motif protein, y chromosome, family 1, member a1 (RBMY1A1,Accession NM_(—)005058.1) is another GAM129 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RBMY1A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RBMY1A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RBMY1A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Rna binding motifprotein, y chromosome, family 1, member a1 (RBMY1A1, AccessionNM_(—)005058.1), a gene which is needed to organize a concentrationgradient of a dorsalizing morphogen (dm) and is essential in somatictissues. Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withRBMY1A1.

The function of RBMY1A1 has been established by previous studies.Delbridge et al. (1997) reviewed the literature on the RBM1 gene family.Expression of the human RBM1 gene family is confined to thespermatogonia and early primary spermatocytes in the lining of theseminiferous tubules in adults, but expression of the RBM1 gene familyhas also been demonstrated in the testis of 2-year-old and prepubertalboy, indicating that the RBM1 gene family may have an additional role ingerm cell development. RBM1 is present as multiple copies in alleutherian species examined, including primates, rabbit, pig, cattle,sheep, and mouse. The RBM1 genes encode RNA-binding proteins containinga single N-terminal RNA-binding motif and a C-terminal auxiliary domainwith 4 repeated segments with a high proportion of glycine, serine, andarginine residues, typical of many RNA-binding proteins. Two other genesthat map to the same small region of the long arm of the human Ychromosome and are often deleted in azoospermic men are DAZ (OMIM Ref.No. 400003) and TSPY (OMIM Ref. No. 480100). Venables et al. (2000) useda yeast 2-hybrid system to show that RBM, the RBMX gene product hnRNP G(OMIM Ref. No. 300119), and a novel testis-specific relative (termedhnRNP G-T) interact with Tra2-beta (OMIM Ref. No. 602719), an activatorof pre- mRNA splicing that is ubiquitous but highly expressed in testis.RBM and Tra2- beta colocalize in 2 major domains in human spermatocytenuclei. Incubation with the protein interaction domain of RBM inhibitedsplicing in vitro of a specific pre-mRNA substrate containing anessential enhancer bound by Tra2-beta. The RNA- binding domain of RBMaffected 5-prime splice site selection. The authors concluded that thehnRNP G family of proteins is involved in pre-mRNA splicing andhypothesized that RBM may be involved in Tra2-beta-dependent splicing inspermatocytes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Delbridge, M. L.; Harry, J. L.; Toder, R.; Waugh O'Neill, R. J.; Ma, K.;Chandley, A. C.; Marshall Graves, J. A.: A human candidatespermatogenesis gene, RBM1, is conserved and amplified on the marsupialY chromosome. Nature Genet. 15:131-136, 1997; and

Venables, J. P.; Elliott, D. J.; Makarova, O. V.; Makarov, E. M.; Cooke,H. J.; Eperon, I. C.: RBMY, a probable human spermatogenesis factor, andother hnRNP G proteins interact with Tra.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RBMY1A1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 400006, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Arginine-glutamic acid dipeptide (re) repeats (RERE,Accession NM_(—)012102.2) is another GAM129 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RERE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RERE, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RERE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1394, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Arginine-glutamicacid dipeptide (re) repeats (RERE, Accession NM_(—)012102.2), a genewhich binds DRPLA and locates in the nucleus and therefore may beassociated with Dentatorubral- pallidoluysian atrophy. Accordingly,utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofDentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RERE.

The function of RERE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. RFT1 (AccessionNM_(—)052859.1) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RFT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RFT1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RFT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9266, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of RFT1 (AccessionNM_(—)052859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RFT1.

Regulator of g-protein signalling 19 interacting protein 1 (RGS19IP1,Accession NM_(—)005716.1) is another GAM129 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RGS19IP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RGS19IP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RGS19IP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2755, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 19 interacting protein 1 (RGS19IP1, AccessionNM_(—)005716.1), a gene which is involved in g protein-linked signaling.Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS19IP1.

The function of RGS19IP1 has been established by previous studies.Northern blot analysis detected a 1.8-kb C19ORF3 transcript in alltissues tested, with strongest expression in pancreas, followed byskeletal muscle, brain, kidney, placenta, lung, liver, and lowestexpression in heart. Expression levels did not correlate with those ofGAIP. Immunoblot analysis demonstrated the presence of C19ORF3 primarilyin cytosolic fractions but also in membrane fractions.Immunofluorescence analysis showed expression of endogenous C19ORF3 inboth a diffuse and a punctate staining pattern throughout the cytoplasm.Using a yeast 2-hybrid system, Bunn et al. (1999) isolated a cDNAencoding C19ORF3, which they called GLUT1CBP (GLUT1 (SLC2A1; 138140)C-terminus-binding protein). SDS-PAGE and Western blot analysesdetermined that C19ORF3 is expressed as a 39-kD protein in all tissuestested except small intestine. Yeast 2-hybrid analysis showed thatC19ORF3 binds SLC2A1 through its PDZ domain. Northern blot analysisrevealed similar expression patterns for C19ORF3 and SLC2A1, with bothbeing expressed most strongly in brain. Using a yeast 2-hybrid screenfor brain- interacting proteins, the authors determined that onlySLC2A1, KIF1B, and alpha actinin-1 (ACTN1; 102575) bind C19ORF3 throughits PDZ domain; myosin VI (MYO6; 600970) was shown to interact withC19ORF3 but not via the PDZ domain.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bunn, R. C.; Jensen, M. A.; Reed, B. C.: Protein interactions with theglucose transporter binding protein GLUT1CBP that provide a link betweenGLUT1 and the cytoskeleton. Molec. Biol. Cell 10:819-832, 1999. ; and

Von Kap-Herr, C.; Kandala, G.; Mann, S. S.; Hart, T. C.; Pettenati, M.J.; Setaluri, V.: Assignment of PDZ domain-containing protein GIPC gene(C19orf3) to human chromosome band 19p13.1 b.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RGS19IP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605072, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ras and rab interactor 3 (RIN3, Accession NM_(—)024892.1) isanother GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RIN3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RIN3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RIN3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17667, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Ras and rabinteractor 3 (RIN3, Accession NM_(—)024892.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM129 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RIN3.

Ring finger protein 20 (RNF20, Accession NM_(—)019592.4) is anotherGAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF20 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RNF20, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF20BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18452, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein 20 (RNF20, Accession NM_(—)019592.4). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM129 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RNF20.

RNTRE (Accession NM_(—)014688.1) is another GAM129 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNTRE BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNTRE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNTRE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12347, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of RNTRE (AccessionNM_(—)014688.1), a gene which may be involved in cell proliferation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RNTRE.

The function of RNTRE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. RPP14 (AccessionNM_(—)007042.1) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RPP14 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RPP14, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RPP14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4118, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of RPP14 (AccessionNM_(—)007042.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RPP14.

RRP22 (Accession NM_(—)006477.1) is another GAM129 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RRP22 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RRP22,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RRP22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5851, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of RRP22 (AccessionNM_(—)006477.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RRP22.

SELB (Accession NM_(—)021937.1) is another GAM129 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SELB BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SELB, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SELB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14956, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of SELB (AccessionNM_(—)021937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SELB.

Sema domain, immunoglobulin domain (ig), and gpi membrane anchor,(semaphorin) 7a (SEMA7A, Accession NM_(—)003612.1) is another GAM129target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEMA7A BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SEMA7A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEMA7A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13896, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Sema domain,immunoglobulin domain (ig), and gpi membrane anchor, (semaphorin) 7a(SEMA7A, Accession NM_(—)003612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SEMA7A.

Small glutamine-rich tetratricopeptide repeat (tpr)-containing (SGT,Accession NM_(—)003021.2) is another GAM129 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SGT BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SGT, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SGT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2232, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Smallglutamine-rich tetratricopeptide repeat (tpr)-containing (SGT, AccessionNM_(—)003021.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SGT.

Solute carrier family 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 4(SLC12A4, Accession NM_(—)005072.2) is another GAM129 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC12A4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC12A4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC12A4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 4 (SLC12A4,Accession NM_(—)005072.2), a gene which is a potassium-chloridecotransporter. Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC12A4.

The function of SLC12A4 has been established by previous studies.Potassium-chloride cotransporters mediate the coupled movement ofpotassium and chloride ions across the plasma membrane. Gillen et al.(1996) cloned human potassium- chloride cotransporter-1 based on theidentification of ESTs with moderate homology to NKCC1 (OMIM Ref. No.600840). The full-length sequence was obtained from EST clones and byRT-PCR of HEK293 cell RNA. The 1,085- amino acid KCC1 protein is 24 to25% identical to NKCC1 and SLC12A3 (OMIM Ref. No. 600968) and shares 97%identity with rabbit KCC1. The overall structure of KCC1 is similar tothat of other cation-chloride cotransporters, with 12 predictedtransmembrane regions, a large extracellular loop with potentialN-linked glycosylation sites, and cytoplasmic N- and C-terminal domains.Northern blot analysis revealed that KCC1 is expressed ubiquitously.Gillen et al. (1996) demonstrated that KCC1 exhibits the functionalproperties of the red cell K-Cl cotransporter, including stimulation byswelling and N-ethylmaleimide, and low affinities for rubidium,chloride, and bumetanide. Pellegrino et al. (1998) demonstrated thatlevels of erythroid- KCC1 mRNA are upregulated during early stages oferythroid differentiation and fall to very low levels in later stages.They found no full-length KCC1 transcripts in human or mouse circulatingreticulocytes. They suggested that erythroid- KCC1 may play a role inearly erythroid maturation events.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gillen, C. M.; Brill, S.; Payne, J. A.; Forbush, B., III : Molecularcloning and functional expression of the K-Cl cotransporter from rabbit,rat, and human: a new member of the cation-chloride cotransporterfamily. J. Biol. Chem. 271:16237-16244, 1996; and

Pellegrino, C. M.; Rybicki, A. C.; Musto, S.; Nagel, R. L.; Schwartz, R.S.: Molecular identification and expression of erythroid K:Clcotransporter in human and mouse erythroleukemic cell.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC12A4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604119, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Steroid-5-alpha-reductase, alpha polypeptide 1 (3-oxo-5alpha-steroid delta 4-dehydrogenase alpha 1) (SRD5A1, AccessionNM_001047.1) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SRD5A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRD5A1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SRD5A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11202, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition ofSteroid-5-alpha-reductase, alpha polypeptide 1 (3-oxo-5 alpha-steroiddelta 4-dehydrogenase alpha 1) (SRD5A1, Accession NM_001047.1), a genewhich catalyzes the conversion of testosterone into 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone and progesterone and therefore may beassociated with Polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Polycysticovary syndrome (pcos), and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SRD5A1.

The function of SRD5A1 has been established by previous studies. Harriset al. (1992) concluded that SRD5A1 is a minor component of thereductase activity in prostate although the gene was originally clonedfrom prostate. On the other hand, SRD5A1 appears to be the predominantisozyme of steroid 5-alpha-reductase in the scalp and elsewhere in theskin. The possibility of scalp-selective inhibitors being useful in thetreatment of male pattern baldness, acne, and hirsutism, all ‘disorders’that appear to be dihydrotestosterone dependent, was raised. Jenkins etal. (1992) used RFLPs of the SRD5A1 gene to exclude the gene as the siteof the mutation in classic 5-alpha-reductase deficiency (pseudovaginalperineoscrotal hypospadias; 264600). They further showed that incontrast to the major steroid 5-alpha-reductase in the prostate andcultured skin fibroblasts, which was designated SRD5A2, the cDNA-encodedenzyme, representing SRD5A1, exhibited a neutral to basic pH optimum andwas much less sensitive to inhibition by the 4-aza steroid finasteride.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Harris, G.; Azzolina, B.; Baginsky, W.; Cimis, G.; Rasmusson, G. H.;Tolman, R. L.; Raetz, C. R. H.; Ellsworth, K.: Identification andselective inhibition of an isozyme of steroid 5-alpha-reductase in humanscalp. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 89: 10787-10791, 1992; and

Jenkins, E. P.; Andersson, S.; Imperato - McGinley, J.; Wilson, J. D.;Russell, D. W.: Genetic and pharmacological evidence for more than onehuman steroid 5-alpha- reductase. J. Clin. Invest.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SRD5A1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 184753, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Suppressor of ty 6 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (SUPT6H, AccessionNM_(—)003170.2) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SUPT6H BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SUPT6H, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SUPT6H BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14488, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Suppressor of ty 6homolog (s. cerevisiae) (SUPT6H, Accession NM_(—)003170.2), a gene whichmay normally act to repress transcription at a variety of loci, and alsoplays a role in chromatin structure or assembly. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SUPT6H.

The function of SUPT6H has been established by previous studies. Chianget al. (1996) isolated and sequenced SUPT6H and Supt6h, the human andmurine homologs of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Caenorhabditiselegans genes SPT6 and emb-5, respectively. The human and murine SPT6homologs are virtually identical, as they share more than 98% identityand more than 99% similarity at the protein level. The derived aminoacid sequences of these 2 genes predicted a 1,603-amino acid polypeptidein human and a 1,726-amino acid polypeptide in mouse, respectively. Theproteins have a highly acidic 5-prime region, a degenerate SH2 domain,and a leucine zipper, features consistent with a nuclear protein thatregulates transcription. Northern blotting revealed a 7.0-kb transcriptthat was expressed constitutively in both mouse and human. Chiang et al.(1996) commented that SUPT6H appears to be functionally analogous toSPT6 and emb-5 and may therefore regulate transcription throughestablishment or maintenance of chromatin structure. By PCR-basedanalysis of somatic cell hybrids and by fluorescence in situhybridization, Chiang et al. (1996) mapped the human homolog to 17q11.2.Segre et al. (1995) detected a cDNA fragment from the Supt6h gene on amouse YAC that also contained the ‘nude’ locus. Their data placed Supt6happroximately 100 kb from whn (OMIM Ref. No. 600838), which is locatedon mouse chromosome 11. Thus, the Supt6h gene was mapped to mousechromosome 11B1, which exhibits extensive homology of synteny withproximal human 17q.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chiang, P.-W.; Wang, S.; Smithivas, P.; Song, W.-J.; Ramamoorthy, S.;Hillman, J.; Puett, S.; Van Keuren, M. L.; Crombez, E.; Kumar, A.;Glover, T. W.; Miller, D. E.; Tsai, C.-H.; Blackburn, C. C.; Chen,X.-N.; Sun, Z.; Cheng, J.-F.; Korenberg, J. R.; Kurnit, D. M.:Identification and analysis of the human and murine putative chromatinstructure regulator SUPT6H and Supt6h. Genomics 34:328-333, 1996; and

Segre, J. A.; Nemhauser, J. L.; Taylor, B. A.; Nadeau, J. H.; Lander, E.S.: Positional cloning of the nude locus: genetic, physical andtranscription maps of the region and mutations.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SUPT6H arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601333, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tea domain family member 2 (TEAD2, Accession NM_(—)003598.1)is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TEAD2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TEAD2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTEAD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18248, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Tea domain familymember 2 (TEAD2, Accession NM_(—)003598.1), a gene which is a putativetranscription factor that may be involved in the gene regulation ofneural development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TEAD2.

The function of TEAD2 has been established by previous studies.Jacquemin et al. (1996) cloned the mouse and human homologs of TEF4, amember of the TEA/ATTS transcription factor family. They found that apartial TEF4 cDNA encodes a protein that is 67% identical to TEF1 (OMIMRef. No. 189967). Additionally, they observed that TEF4 cancooperatively bind the GT-IIC and Sph(I+II) enhansons of the SV40enhancer. Jacquemin et al. (1996) determined by RT-PCR that human TEF4is strongly expressed in a human ovarian carcinoma cell line, and theydetermined by in situ hybridization that tef4 is differentiallyexpressed during mouse embryonic development. By fluorescence in situhybridization and radiation hybrid analysis, Jacquemin et al. (1999)mapped the TEAD2 gene to 19q13.3.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Jacquemin, P.; Depetris, D.; Mattei, M.-G.; Martial, J. A.; Davidson,I.: Localization of human transcription factor TEF-4 and TEF-5 (TEAD2,TEAD3) genes to chromosomes 19q13.3 and 6p21.2 using fluorescence insitu hybridization and radiation hybrid analysis. Genomics 55:127-129,1999; and

Jacquemin, P.; Hwang, J.-J.; Martial, J. A.; Dolle, P.; Davidson, I.: Anovel family of developmentally regulated mammalian transcriptionfactors containing the TEA/ATTS DNA binding do.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TEAD2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601729, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Zinc finger, dhhc domain containing 7 (ZDHHC7, AccessionNM_(—)017740.1) is another GAM129 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZDHHC7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZDHHC7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZDHHC7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3493, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM129 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:213.

Another function of GAM129 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger, dhhcdomain containing 7 (ZDHHC7, Accession NM_(—)017740.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM129 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZDHHC7.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 130 (GAM130), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM130 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM130 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM130 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM130 gene encodes a GAM130 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM130 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:127, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM130 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM130 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM130 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM130 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM130 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:127, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM130folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM130 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA is designated SEQID:331, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM130 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM130 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM130target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM130 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM130 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM130 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM130 target RNA into GAM130 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM130 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM130 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM130 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM130 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM130 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM130 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM130 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM130 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Alpha-1-b glycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2) is a GAM130target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. A1BG BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby A1BG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of A1BG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6105, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

A function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Alpha-1-b glycoprotein(A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2), a gene which a plasma protein ofunknown function. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith A1BG.

The function of A1BG has been established by previous studies. Thecomplete amino acid sequence of alpha-1B-glycoprotein, a plasma proteinof unknown function, was determined by Ishioka et al. (1986). Sequencehomology to immunoglobulins was recognized. Alpha-1B-glycoprotein ispresent in normal adult plasma at an average concentration of 22 mg/dl.Gahne et al. (1987) observed genetic polymorphism of A1B usingone-dimensional horizontal polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis followedby Western blotting with specific antiserum. Three different phenotypes,designated 1-1, 1-2, and 2-2, were observed. Family data supported thehypothesis that the three phenotypes are determined by 2 codominantalleles at an autosomal locus. In pigs the homologous locus is linked tomalignant hyperthermia (OMIM Ref. No. 145600). Several other linkages inpigs and in horses suggest that human chromosomes 19, 6, and 1 are‘candidate chromosomes’ for bearing the human A1B. Juneja et al. (1988)found a higher degree of A1B polymorphism in American blacks than inCaucasian populations. They described new alleles. Eiberg et al. (1989)reported exclusion data for localization of the alpha-1B-glycoproteingene polymorphism. Eiberg et al. (1989) found linkage between A1BG andLutheran blood group (OMIM Ref. No. 111150); lod =3.06 at theta =0.05 inmales, and lod =1.42 at theta =0.10 in females. They suggested that themost likely order of genes on chromosome 19 is C3-SE-LU-A1BG.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ishioka, N.; Takahashi, N.; Putnam, F. W.: Amino acid sequence of humanplasma alpha- 1B-glycoprotein: homology to the immunoglobulin supergenefamily. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 83:2363-2367, 1986; and

Eiberg, H.; Bisgaard, M. L.; Mohr, J.: Linkage betweenalpha-1-B-glycoprotein (A1BG) and Lutheran (LU) red blood group system:assignment to chromosome 19: new genetic variants of A1BG.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of A1BG arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 138670, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. AAK1 (Accession NP_(—)055726.2) is another GAM130 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AAK1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAAK1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AAK1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7111, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of AAK1 (AccessionNP_(—)055726.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AAK1.

AD7C-NTP (Accession NP_(—)055301.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. AD7C-NTP BINDING SITE1 and AD7C-NTPBINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by AD7C-NTP, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AD7C-NTPBINDING SITE1 and AD7C-NTP BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18860 andSEQ ID:9687 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of AD7C-NTP(Accession NP_(—)055301.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AD7C-NTP.

Apc11 anaphase promoting complex subunit 11 homolog (yeast) (ANAPC11,Accession NP_(—)057560.8) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ANAPC11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ANAPC11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANAPC11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10495, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Apc11 anaphasepromoting complex subunit 11 homolog (yeast) (ANAPC11, AccessionNP_(—)057560.8). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ANAPC11.

Adaptor-related protein complex 1, mu 1 subunit (AP1M1, AccessionNP_(—)115882.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AP1M1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AP1M1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP1M1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4671, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 1, mu 1 subunit (AP1M1, Accession NP_(—)115882.1), agene which promotes the formation of clathrin-coated pits and vesicles.Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1M1.

The function of AP1M1 has been established by previous studies.Heterotetrameric adaptor complexes promote the formation ofclathrin-coated pits and vesicles. The AP-1 adaptor, localized at thetrans-Golgi network, is composed of 2 approximately 100-kD subunits,beta-prime adaptin (OMIM Ref. No. 600157) and gamma-adaptin (OMIM Ref.No. 603533); a medium subunit, AP47; and a small subunit, AP19 (OMIMRef. No. 603531). Nakayama et al. (1991) isolated a mouse brain cDNAencoding AP47.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Doray, B.; Ghosh, P.; Griffith, J.; Geuze, H. J.; Kornfeld, S.:Cooperation of GGAs and AP-1 in packaging MPRs at the trans-Golginetwork. Science 297: 1700-1703, 2002; and

Nakayama, Y.; Goebl, M.; O'Brine Greco, B.; Lemmon, S.; Pingchang Chow,E.; Kirchhausen, T.: The medium chains of the mammalianclathrin-associated proteins have a homolog in yeast. E.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AP1M1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603535, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. APM1 (Accession NP_(—)004788.1) is another GAM130 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APM1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAPM1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4972, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of APM1 (AccessionNP_(—)004788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APM1.

Apolipoprotein a-v (APOA5, Accession NP_(—)443200.1) is another GAM130target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOA5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby APOA5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOA5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein a-v(APOA5, Accession NP_(—)443200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with APOA5.

Amyloid beta precursor protein (cytoplasmic tail) binding protein 2(APPBP2, Accession NP_(—)006371.2) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APPBP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APPBP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APPBP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6678, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Amyloid betaprecursor protein (cytoplasmic tail) binding protein 2 (APPBP2,Accession NP_(—)006371.2), a gene which interacts with the basolateralsorting signal of amyloid precursor protein. and therefore may beassociated with Alzheimer's disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APPBP2.

The function of APPBP2 has been established by previous studies.Epithelial cell surfaces are divided into apical and basolateraldomains. The basolateral sorting of cell surface proteins depends on thepresence of peptide-based basolateral sorting signals (BaSS) in thecytoplasmic domains of proteins. Amyloid precursor protein (APP;104760), a basolateral protein implicated in the pathogenesis ofAlzheimer disease (AD; 104300), contains a tyrosine-based BaSS. Mutationof the tyrosine results in nonpolarized transport of APP. Using APP-BaSSas bait in a yeast 2-hybrid screen of a HeLa cell cDNA library, followedby negative selection with a tyr-ala mutant APP-BaSS as bait and 5-primeRACE, Zheng et al. (1998) isolated a cDNA encoding amyloid betaprecursor protein-binding protein-2 (OMIM Ref. No. APPBP2), which theycalled PAT1 (protein interacting with APP tail-1). The deduced 585-aminoacid hydrophilic APPBP2 protein, which is identical to theuncharacterized KIAA0228 protein identified by Nagase et al. (1996),lacks signal or transmembrane sequences but contains N- and C-terminalglobular structures, a coiled coil domain, several protein kinase Cphosphorylation sites, and 4 imperfect C-terminal tandem repeats.Binding analysis determined that APPBP2 binds specifically to thetyrosine-containing APP-BaSS and to to the complete cytoplasmic domainof APP; it does not bind to mutant APP-BaSS. Western blot analysisshowed that APPBP2 is present as a 70-kD protein in both cytosolic and,together with APP, membrane-associated cell fractions.Immunofluorescence microscopy demonstrated that APPBP2 is present in theGolgi region and that its distribution overlaps that of APP. SDS-PAGEand immunoblotting showed that APPBP2 interacts with microtubules and isfunctionally associated with APP transport and/or processing. ByNorthern blot analysis, Nagase et al. (1996) detected ubiquitousexpression of KIAA0228 as an approximately 6.5-kb transcript.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Seki, N.; Ishikawa, K.; Ohira, M.; Kawarabayasi, Y.; Ohara,O.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Miyajima, N.; Nomura, N.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human genes. VI. The coding sequencesof 80 new genes (KIAA0201-KIAA0280) deduced by analysis of cDNA clonesfrom cell line KG-1 and brain. DNA Res. 3:321-329, 1996; and

Zheng, P.; Eastman, J.; Vande Pol, S.; Pimplikar, S. W.: PAT1, amicrotubule- interacting protein, recognizes the basolateral sortingsignal of amyloid precursor protein. Proc. Nat. Aca.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of APPBP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605324, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 9 (ASB9, AccessionNP_(—)076992.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASB9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ASB9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6639, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeat andsocs box-containing 9 (ASB9, Accession NP_(—)076992.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB9.

Atpase, na+/k+ transporting, beta 2 polypeptide (ATP1B2, AccessionNP_(—)001669.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP1B2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP1B2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP1B2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6894, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, na+/k+transporting, beta 2 polypeptide (ATP1B2, Accession NP_(—)001669.1), agene which catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP coupled with the exchange ofNa +/K+ ions across the plasma membrane. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ATP1B2.

The function of ATP1B2 has been established by previous studies. In themouse, Malo et al. (1990) mapped the beta-2 subunit of sodium-potassium-ATPase to chromosome 11 in a segment that is conserved on thepericentromeric region of human chromosome 17. Thus, Malo et al. (1990)speculated that the human ATP1B2 gene is on the proximal short arm orpericentric area of chromosome 17. By somatic cell hybrid analysis,Hsieh et al. (1990) demonstrated that the gene is indeed located onhuman chromosome 17 and confirmed the assignment to mouse chromosome 11,They referred to the gene as AMOG (adhesion molecule on glia). Theadhesion molecule on glia is an integral membrane glycoprotein of MW45-50 K that is expressed by glial cells and mediates granule neuronmigration along Bergmann glial cells in the developing cerebellum. ThecDNA sequence of the mouse gene (Pagliusi et al., 1989) shows structuralsimilarity to the beta subunit of Na,K-ATPase (ATP1B1; 182330). Thisenzyme consists of 2 subunits: a catalytic alpha subunit and a betasubunit of unknown function. Like ATP1B1, AMOG is molecularly associatedwith the alpha subunit and influences its catalytic activity. AMOG maybe the same as what is referred to here as ATP1B2. Another beta-isoformgene expressed primarily in brain was isolated by Martin-Vasallo et al.(1989); its sequence is 97% identical to that for AMOG (Gloor et al.,1990). By study of recombinant inbred strains, Hsieh et al. (1990)placed the Amog locus close to the genes for zinc finger protein-3 (OMIMRef. No. 194480) and the asialoglycoprotein receptor (108360, 108361) ina region of mouse chromosome 11 that is homologous to human 17p.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gloor, S.; Antonicek, H.; Sweadner, K. J.; Pagliusi, S.; Frank, R.;Moos, M.; Schachner, M.: The adhesion molecule on glia (AMOG) is ahomologue of the beta subunit of the Na,K-ATPase. J. Cell Biol.110:165-174, 1990; and

Martin-Vasallo, P.; Dackowski, P.; Emanuel, J. R.; Levenson, R.:Identification of a putative isoform of the Na,K-ATPase beta subunit:primary structure and tissue- specific expression.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ATP1B2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 182331, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Atpase, (na+)/k+ transporting, beta 4 polypeptide (ATP1B4,Accession NP_(—)036201.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP1B4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP1B4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP1B4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16642, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, (na+)/k+transporting, beta 4 polypeptide (ATP1B4, Accession NP_(—)036201.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP1B4.

BA108L7.2 (Accession NP_(—)112233.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BA108L7.2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBA108L7.2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BA108L7.2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of BA108L7.2(Accession NP_(—)112233.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with BA108L7.2.

Bcl2-associated athanogene 5 (BAG5, Accession NP_(—)004864.1) is anotherGAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BAG5 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BAG5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BAG5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:770, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Bcl2-associatedathanogene 5 (BAG5, Accession NP_(—)004864.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BAG5.

B melanoma antigen (BAGE, Accession NP_(—)001178.1) is another GAM130target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BAGE BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby BAGE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BAGE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15169, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of B melanoma antigen(BAGE, Accession NP_(—)001178.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BAGE.

BHD (Accession NP_(—)659434.2) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BHD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byBHD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BHD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19933, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of BHD (AccessionNP_(—)659434.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BHD.

C14orf102 (Accession NP_(—)060440.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf102 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf102, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf102 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11571, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of C14orf102(Accession NP_(—)060440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf102.

C14orf113 (Accession NP_(—)060100.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf113 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19332, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of C14orf113(Accession NP_(—)060100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf113.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 51 (C21orf51, Accession NP_(—)478062.1)is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf51BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf51, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf51 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17801, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21 openreading frame 51 (C21orf51, Accession NP_(—)478062.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf51.

C4orf9 (Accession XP_(—)035572.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C4orf9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C4orf9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C4orf9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6895, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of C4orf9 (AccessionXP_(—)035572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C4orf9.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NP_(—)061829.2) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C9orf9, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC9orf9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20130, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NP_(—)061829.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf9.

Calcium modulating ligand (CAMLG, Accession NP_(—)001736.1) is anotherGAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CAMLG BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CAMLG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMLGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16032, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Calcium modulatingligand (CAMLG, Accession NP_(—)001736.1), a gene which is likelyinvolved in the mobilization of calcium as a result of the tcr/cd3complex interaction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAMLG.

The function of CAMLG has been established by previous studies.Calcium-modulating cyclophilin ligand was discovered by Bram andCrabtree (1994) in a 2-hybrid screen for signaling molecules thatinteract with cyclophilin B (OMIM Ref. No. 123841). It appears to beinvolved in the regulation of calcium signaling to T lymphocytes andother cells. The murine gene, symbolized Caml, was localized byinterspecific backcross analysis of the middle of chromosome 13. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, Bram et al. (1996) localized thehuman CAMLG gene to chromosome 5q23, a region known to be syntenic tomouse chromosome 13.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bram, R. J.; Crabtree, G. R.: Calcium signalling in T cells stimulatedby a cyclophilin B-binding protein. Nature 371:355-358, 1994; and

Bram, R. J.; Valentine, V.; Shapiro, D. N.; Jenkins, N. A.; Gilbert, D.J.; Copeland, N. G.: The gene for calcium-modulating cyclophilin ligand(CAMLG) is located on human chromosome 5.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CAMLG arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601118, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Caspase recruitment domain family, member 6 (CARD6, AccessionNP_(—)115976.2) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CARD6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CARD6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CARD6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2870, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Caspaserecruitment domain family, member 6 (CARD6, Accession NP_(—)115976.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CARD6.

Core-binding factor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2(CBFA2T2, Accession NP_(—)005084.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CBFA2T2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBFA2T2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3576, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)005084.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Core-binding factor,runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2, AccessionNP_(—)787060.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CBFA2T2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3576, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)787060.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Chemokine (c-c motif)ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2) is another GAM130 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL22 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCCL22, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCL22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL22.

Cyclin f (CCNF, Accession NP_(—)001752.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CCNF BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CCNF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3240, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin f (CCNF,Accession NP_(—)001752.1), a gene which likely to be involved in thecontrol of the cell cycle during s phase and g2. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCNF.

The function of CCNF has been established by previous studies. Whilesearching in the 16p13.3 region for candidate genes for autosomaldominant polycystic kidney disease (PKD1; 173900), Kraus et al. (1994)identified a new member of the cyclin family. They characterized thetranscript by sequencing, determination of exon/intron boundaries, andNorthern blot analysis. Cyclin F is related to cyclins A (CCNA; 123835)and B (CCNB; 123836) by sequence, but its function is unknown. Cyclin Fis the largest known human cyclin. Obermayr et al. (1995) mapped thegene to mouse chromosome 17 by analysis of hamster/mouse or human/mousesomatic cell hybrids containing Robertsonian translocations. For moreaccurate mapping, they used the BXD recombinant inbred strain system.Bai et al. (1996) determined that SKP1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601434) binds toCCNF, SKP2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601436), and potentially to other regulatoryproteins that may be involved in ubiquitin proteolysis. Binding occursthrough a novel motif, termed the F box. The F box contains about 40residues and, in approximately half of the F-box proteins identified byBai et al. (1996), it was associated with leucine-rich regions (LRRs),as in SKP2, or with WD40 repeats, as in BTRC (OMIM Ref. No. 603482). TheF-box only proteins, including CCNF, contain no other recognizablemotifs.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kraus, B.; Pohlschmidt, M.; Leung, A. L. S.; Germino, G. G.; Snarey, A.;Schneider, M. C.; Reeders, S. T.; Frischauf, A.-M.: A novel cyclin gene(CCNF) in the region of the polycystic kidney disease gene (PKD1).Genomics 24:27-33, 1994; and

Bai, C.; Sen, P.; Hofmann, K.; Ma, L.; Goebl, M.; Harper, J. W.;Elledge, S. J.: SKP1 connects cell cycle regulators to the ubiquitinproteolysis machinery through a novel motif, the F.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CCNF arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600227, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cd209 antigen (CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1) is anotherGAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD209 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CD209, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD209BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7192, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Cd209 antigen(CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1), a gene which may play an importantrole in the CD4-independent association of HIV with cells. Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD209.

The function of CD209 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Cdc14 cell divisioncycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B, Accession NP_(—)201589.1) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDC14BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDC14B, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CDC14B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2262,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Cdc14 celldivision cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B, AccessionNP_(—)201589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDC14B.

CDKAL1 (Accession NP_(—)060244.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDKAL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDKAL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDKAL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2168, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of CDKAL1 (AccessionNP_(—)060244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDKAL1.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, AccessionNP_(—)059120.2) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CECR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15627, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)059120.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, AccessionNP_(—)803124.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CECR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15627, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)803124.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

Centromere protein h (CENPH, Accession NP_(—)075060.1) is another GAM130target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CENPH BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CENPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CENPH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14626, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Centromere proteinh (CENPH, Accession NP_(—)075060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CENPH.

CGI-18 (Accession NP_(—)057031.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-18 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-18,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-18 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8151, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of CGI-18 (AccessionNP_(—)057031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-18.

C-type (calcium dependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin,superfamily member 12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2) is anotherGAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLECSF12 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CLECSF12, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLECSF12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16032, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2), a gene which is a pattern-recognition receptor . Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLECSF12.

The function of CLECSF12 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Cox15 homolog,cytochrome c oxidase assembly protein (yeast) (COX15, AccessionNP_(—)510870.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. COX15 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COX15,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COX15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Cox15 homolog,cytochrome c oxidase assembly protein (yeast) (COX15, AccessionNP_(—)510870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COX15.

Carboxypeptidase a4 (CPA4, Accession NP_(—)057436.1) is another GAM130target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPA4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CPA4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPA4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14507, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Carboxypeptidasea4 (CPA4, Accession NP_(—)057436.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CPA4.

Cleavage and polyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2,Accession XP_(—)029311.2) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CPSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7534, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Cleavage andpolyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2, AccessionXP_(—)029311.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPSF2.

CYCS (Accession NP_(—)061820.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYCS BINDING SITE1 and CYCS BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byCYCS, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYCS BINDING SITE1 andCYCS BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5106 and SEQ ID:18712respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of CYCS (AccessionNP_(—)061820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYCS.

Debranching enzyme homolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (DBR1, AccessionNP_(—)057300.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DBR1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DBR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1786, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Debranching enzymehomolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (DBR1, Accession NP_(—)057300.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DBR1.

DCTN6 (Accession NP_(—)006562.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DCTN6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DCTN6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCTN6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:807, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of DCTN6 (AccessionNP_(—)006562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DCTN6.

Dead/h (asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-like helicasehomolog, s. cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_(—)085913.1) is anotherGAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DDX11 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DDX11, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DDX11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14693, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-like helicase homolog, s.cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_(—)085913.1), a gene which could be anATP-dependent DNA-binding helicase and may intervene in cell cycleregulation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DDX11.

The function of DDX11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Dna fragmentationfactor, 40 kda, beta polypeptide (caspase-activated dnase) (DFFB,Accession NP_(—)004393.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DFFB BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DFFB, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DFFB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11120, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Dna fragmentationfactor, 40 kda, beta polypeptide (caspase-activated dnase) (DFFB,Accession NP_(—)004393.1), a gene which induces DNA fragmentation andchromatin condensation during apoptosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DFFB.

The function of DFFB has been established by previous studies. Bindingof the Fas ligand (FASL; 134638), also known as apoptosis antigenligand-1 (APT1LG1), a member of the tumor necrosis factor family, to itsreceptor Fas (OMIM Ref. No. 134637), also known as apoptosis antigen 1(APT1), causes trimerization of the receptor. The trimerized receptorrecruits caspase-8 (CASP8; 601763), also known as apoptosis-relatedcysteine protease, through the adaptor molecule FADD (OMIM Ref. No.602457), which stands for ‘Fas- associating protein with death domain;’the trimerized receptor activates CASP8 at the plasma membrane byforming the death-inducing signaling complex. Activated CASP8sequentially activates other members of the caspase family, such asCASP3 and CASP6 (OMIM Ref. No. 601532), which act downstream in thecaspase cascade. The activated caspases then cleave various cellularsubstrates to cause the morphologic cellular changes observed duringapoptosis. Mukae et al. (1998) cloned and characterized a DNase that canbe activated by CASP3 and is involved in the degradation of chromosomalDNA into nucleosomal units during apoptosis. The cDNA of humancaspase-activated DNase (CAD) was found to be expressed in cells thateasily undergo DNA fragmentation in response to apoptotic stimuli, butnot in those that do not show apoptotic DNA fragmentation. Introductionof a CAD expression vector resulted in enhanced DNA fragmentation. ByFISH, Mukae et al. (1998) localized the functional CAD gene to 1p36.3.The CAD mRNA was expressed in a limited number of human tissues,including pancreas, spleen, prostate, and ovary. By FISH, Judson et al.(2000) showed that DFFB lies distal to DFFA. They also mapped aprocessed DFFB pseudogene to chromosome 9. DFFB itself contains 7 codingexons spanning 10 kb. Exhaustive mutation screening of 41 neuroblastomasand other tumors in which a 1p36 tumor suppressor gene had beenimplicated showed no tumor-specific mutations. A coding regionpolymorphism was used to demonstrate uniformly biallelic expression inhuman fetal DFFB transcripts. Since the putative neuroblastoma tumorsuppressor gene in distal 1p36 is predicted to be maternally expressed,the lack of imprinting and absence of somatic mutations in DFFB indicatethat it probably is not the neuroblastoma tumor suppressor gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Judson, H.; van Roy, N.; Strain, L.; Vandesompele, J.; Van Gele, M.;Speleman, F.; Bonthron, D. T.: Structure and mutation analysis of thegene encoding DNA fragmentation factor 40 (caspase-activated nuclease),a candidate neuroblastoma tumour suppressor gene. Hum. Genet.106:406-413, 2000; and

Liu, X.; Zou, H.; Slaughter, C.; Wang, X.: DFF, a heterodimeric proteinthat functions downstream of caspase-3 to trigger DNA fragmentationduring apoptosis. Cell 89:175-184, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DFFB arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601883, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR, Accession NP_(—)000782.1) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DHFR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DHFR, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DHFRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18204, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Dihydrofolatereductase (DHFR, Accession NP_(—)000782.1), a gene which convertsdihydrofolate into tetrahydrofolate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DHFR.

The function of DHFR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM64.1. DKFZP564G092 (AccessionNP_(—)056416.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DKFZP564G092 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DKFZP564G092, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZP564G092 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564G092(Accession NP_(—)056416.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564G092.

DKFZp667B1218 (Accession NP_(—)808881.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667B1218 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667B1218, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667B1218 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14527, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667B1218(Accession NP_(—)808881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667B1218.

DKFZp761J139 (Accession NP_(—)115656.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761J139 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761J139, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761J139 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6176, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761J139(Accession NP_(—)115656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761J139.

DKFZp761O0113 (Accession NP_(—)060879.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761O0113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761O0113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761O0113 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6894, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761O0113(Accession NP_(—)060879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761O0113.

DKFZp762I137 (Accession NP_(—)689624.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762I137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762I137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762I137 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2536, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762I137(Accession NP_(—)689624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762I137.

Down syndrome critical region gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NP_061835.1) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSCR6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DSCR6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSCR6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10753, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Down syndromecritical region gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NP_(—)061835.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DSCR6.

Dual specificity phosphatase 19 (DUSP19, Accession NP_(—)543152.1) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DUSP19BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DUSP19, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDUSP19 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11650, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Dual specificityphosphatase 19 (DUSP19, Accession NP_(—)543152.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DUSP19.

Ecotropic viral integration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVI5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by EVI5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EVI5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1296, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Ecotropic viralintegration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EVI5.

Fanconi anemia, complementation group f (FANCF, AccessionNP_(—)073562.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FANCF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FANCF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FANCF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14481, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group f (FANCF, Accession NP_(—)073562.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCF.

FLJ10713 (Accession NP_(—)060659.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10713 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10713,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10713 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10891, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10713(Accession NP_(—)060659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10713.

FLJ10902 (Accession NP_(—)060736.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10902 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10902,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10902 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13320, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10902(Accession NP_(—)060736.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10902.

FLJ10922 (Accession NP_(—)060743.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5661, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10922(Accession NP_(—)060743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10922.

FLJ11235 (Accession NP_(—)061906.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11235 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11235,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11235 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3449, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11235(Accession NP_(—)061906.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11235.

FLJ11323 (Accession NP_(—)060860.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11323 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ11323, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11323BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4059, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11323(Accession NP_(—)060860.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11323.

FLJ12586 (Accession NP_(—)078896.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12586 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12586,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12586 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1864, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12586(Accession NP_(—)078896.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12586.

FLJ12747 (Accession XP_(—)290972.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12747 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12747,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12747 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11006, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12747(Accession XP_(—)290972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12747.

FLJ12903 (Accession NP_(—)073590.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12903 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12903,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12903 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12903(Accession NP_(—)073590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12903.

FLJ12973 (Accession NP_(—)079184.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12973 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12973,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12973 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2871, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12973(Accession NP_(—)079184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12973.

FLJ12975 (Accession NP_(—)079085.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12975 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12975BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ12975, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12975BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12975 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2871 and SEQID:16538 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12975(Accession NP_(—)079085.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12975.

FLJ13114 (Accession NP_(—)078817.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13114 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13114,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13114 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9782, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13114(Accession NP_(—)078817.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13114.

FLJ14957 (Accession NP_(—)116255.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14957 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14957,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14957 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14957(Accession NP_(—)116255.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14957.

FLJ20079 (Accession NP_(—)060126.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20079 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20079,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20079 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10863, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20079(Accession NP_(—)060126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20079.

FLJ20245 (Accession NP_(—)060193.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20245 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20245,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20245 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7716, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20245(Accession NP_(—)060193.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20245.

FLJ23074 (Accession NP_(—)079328.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23074 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23074,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23074 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23074(Accession NP_(—)079328.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23074.

FLJ23233 (Accession NP_(—)078967.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23233 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23233,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23233 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23233(Accession NP_(—)078967.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23233.

FLJ23556 (Accession NP_(—)079156.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23556 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23556,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23556 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9031, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23556(Accession NP_(—)079156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23556.

FLJ23563 (Accession XP_(—)041701.4) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23563 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23563,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23563 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7932, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23563(Accession XP_(—)041701.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23563.

FLJ30532 (Accession NP_(—)653325.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30532 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30532,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30532 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30532(Accession NP_(—)653325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30532.

FLJ31139 (Accession NP_(—)775928.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31139 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ31139BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ31139, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31139BINDING SITE1 and FLJ31139 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7990 and SEQID:19702 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31139(Accession NP_(—)775928.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31139.

FLJ31166 (Accession NP_(—)694567.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31166 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31166,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31166 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11889, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31166(Accession NP_(—)694567.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31166.

FLJ31338 (Accession NP_(—)689682.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31338 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31338,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31338 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5852, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31338(Accession NP_(—)689682.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31338.

FLJ31393 (Accession NP_(—)694569.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31393 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31393,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31393 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18530, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31393(Accession NP_(—)694569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31393.

FLJ32096 (Accession NP_(—)776156.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32096 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32096,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32096 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2283, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32096(Accession NP_(—)776156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32096.

FLJ32130 (Accession NP_(—)689671.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32130 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32130,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32130 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32130(Accession NP_(—)689671.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32130.

FLJ32865 (Accession NP_(—)653214.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32865 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32865,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32865 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3876, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32865(Accession NP_(—)653214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32865.

FLJ34503 (Accession NP_(—)775944.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34503 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34503,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34503 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17842, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34503(Accession NP_(—)775944.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34503.

FLJ34969 (Accession XP_(—)114353.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34969 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34969,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34969 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2871, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34969(Accession XP_(—)114353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34969.

FLJ37543 (Accession NP_(—)775938.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37543 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37543,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37543 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4619, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37543(Accession NP_(—)775938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37543.

FLJ38944 (Accession NP_(—)689574.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38944 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38944BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38944, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38944BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38944 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2995 and SEQID:16294 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38944(Accession NP_(—)689574.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38944.

GPP34R (Accession NP_(—)060648.2) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GPP34R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPP34R,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPP34R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8899, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of GPP34R (AccessionNP_(—)060648.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GPP34R.

G protein-coupled receptor 26 (GPR26, Accession NP_(—)703143.1) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR26 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR26, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR26BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2669, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 26 (GPR26, Accession NP_(—)703143.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR26.

G1 to s phase transition 2 (GSPT2, Accession NP_060564.1) is anotherGAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GSPT2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GSPT2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GSPT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18829, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of G1 to s phasetransition 2 (GSPT2, Accession NP_(—)060564.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GSPT2.

HATH6 (Accession NP_(—)116216.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HATH6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HATH6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HATH6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15485, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of HATH6 (AccessionNP_(—)116216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HATH6.

Interleukin 12 receptor, beta 1 (IL12RB1, Accession NP_(—)714912.1) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL12RB1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL12RB1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL12RB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1878, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 12receptor, beta 1 (IL12RB1, Accession NP_(—)714912.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL12RB1.

Interleukin 19 (IL19, Accession NP_(—)037503.2) is another GAM130 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL19 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by IL19, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL19BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8423, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 19(IL19, Accession NP_(—)037503.2), a gene which may play a role in B-cellactivation and autoantibody production. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IL19.

The function of IL19 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Interleukin 1 receptoraccessory protein-like 2 (IL1RAPL2, Accession NP_(—)059112.1) is anotherGAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL1RAPL2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by IL1RAPL2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL1RAPL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17936, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 1receptor accessory protein-like 2 (IL1RAPL2, Accession NP_(—)059112.1),a gene which may act in the development or function of the centralnervous system. and therefore may be associated with Nonspecific mentalretardation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Nonspecific mental retardation, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL1RAPL2.

The function of IL1RAPL2 has been established by previous studies. TheIL1 receptor family is composed of bona fide receptors (e.g., IL1R (OMIMRef. No. 147810) and IL18R (OMIM Ref. No. 604494)), decoy receptors(e.g., IL1R2; 147811), signaling accessory receptors (e.g., IL1RAP (OMIMRef. No. 602626) and IL18RAP (OMIM Ref. No. 604509)), and structurallyhomologous orphan receptors. During searches of genomic databases withthe IL1RAPL1 (OMIM Ref. No. 300206) cDNA sequence, Jin et al. (2000)identified a close homolog, which they designated IL1RAPL2, located onXq22. They obtained a partial IL1RAPL2 cDNA by screening a human braincDNA library. The cDNA encodes a deduced 658-amino acid protein thatshares 65% identity with the IL1RAPL1 protein. Both proteins have novelC-terminal sequences not present in other members of the IL1 receptorfamily. The IL1RAPL2 gene is transcribed in a centromere-to-telomeredirection. By searching genomic databases for sequences homologous tothe Toll homology domain (THD), Sana et al. (2000) identified a cDNAencoding IL1RAPL2, which they termed IL1R9. Sequence analysis predictedthat the 307-amino acid cytoplasmic tail of the 686-amino acid IL1RAPL2protein contains an additional 120 to 130 residues beyond the THD, likeIL1R8 (IL1RAPL1) but unlike other IL1Rs. Northern blot analysis revealedexpression of a 5.5-kb transcript in fetal brain. Functional analysisdetermined that neither IL1RAPL1 nor IL1RAPL2 activate nuclear factorkappa-B (NFKB; OMIM Ref. No. 164011) except in the presence of bona fidereceptors but not orphan receptors. Evolutionary sequence analysissuggested that these orphan receptors probably form a functionallydistinct subset of the IL1R superfamily. Jin et al. (2000) and Sana etal. (2000) suggested that, like IL1RAPL1, IL1RAPL2 may be the site ofmutations causing nonspecific mental retardation.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Jin, H.; Gardner, R. J.; Viswesvaraiah, R.; Muntoni, F.; Roberts, R. G.:Two novel members of the interleukin-1 receptor gene family, one deletedin Xp22.1-Xp21.3 mental retardation. Europ. J. Hum. Genet. 8:87-94,2000; and

Sana, T. R.; Debets, R.; Timans, J. C.; Bazan, J. F.; Kastelein, R. A.:Computational identification, cloning, and characterization of IL1R9, anovel interleukin- 1 receptor-like gene e.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL1RAPL2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300277, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Indolethylamine n-methyltransferase (INMT, AccessionNP_(—)006765.3) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. INMT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by INMT, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of INMT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2284, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Indolethylaminen-methyltransferase (INMT, Accession NP_(—)006765.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with INMT.

KIAA0063 (Accession NP_(—)055691.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0063 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0063,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0063 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11890, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0063(Accession NP_(—)055691.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0063.

KIAA0117 (Accession XP_(—)290939.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0117 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0117,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0117 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10770, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0117(Accession XP_(—)290939.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0117.

KIAA0513 (Accession NP_(—)055547.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0513 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0513,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0513 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6082, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0513(Accession NP_(—)055547.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0513.

KIAA0527 (Accession XP_(—)171054.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0527 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0527,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0527 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10779, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0527(Accession XP_(—)171054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0527.

KIAA0563 (Accession NP_(—)055649.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0563 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0563BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0563, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0563BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0563 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6206 and SEQID:3624 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0563(Accession NP_(—)055649.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0563.

KIAA0962 (Accession XP_(—)290942.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0962 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0962,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0962 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0962(Accession XP_(—)290942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0962.

KIAA1002 (Accession XP_(—)290584.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1002 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1002,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1002 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1603, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1002(Accession XP_(—)290584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1002.

KIAA1054 (Accession XP_(—)043493.5) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1054 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1054,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1054 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5630, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1054(Accession XP_(—)043493.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1054.

KIAA1170 (Accession XP_(—)045907.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1170 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9008, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1170(Accession XP_(—)045907.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1170.

KIAA1203 (Accession XP_(—)049683.4) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1203 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1203,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1203 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14482, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1203(Accession XP_(—)049683.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1203.

KIAA1257 (Accession XP_(—)031577.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1257 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1257,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1257 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6895, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1257(Accession XP_(—)031577.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1257.

KIAA1268 (Accession XP_(—)291055.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1268 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1268,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1268 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1268(Accession XP_(—)291055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1268.

KIAA1615 (Accession NP_(—)066002.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1615 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1615BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1615, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1615BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1615 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19161 andSEQ ID:19857 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1615(Accession NP_(—)066002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1615.

KIAA1712 (Accession XP_(—)041497.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1712 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1712, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1712BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16424, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1712(Accession XP_(—)041497.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1712.

KIAA1712 (Accession NP_(—)085136.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1712 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1712, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1712BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16424, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1712(Accession NP_(—)085136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1712.

KIAA1737 (Accession NP_(—)219494.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1737 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1737,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1737 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1737(Accession NP_(—)219494.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1737.

KIAA1922 (Accession XP_(—)057040.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6286, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1922(Accession XP_(—)057040.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1922.

KIAA1987 (Accession XP_(—)113870.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1987 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1987,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1987 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14709, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1987(Accession XP_(—)113870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1987.

Lysosomal-associated membrane protein 3 (LAMP3, AccessionNP_(—)055213.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LAMP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LAMP3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LAMP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3877, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition ofLysosomal-associated membrane protein 3 (LAMP3, AccessionNP_(—)055213.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAMP3.

LNK (Accession NP_(—)005466.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LNK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LNK, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LNK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8277, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LNK (AccessionNP_(—)005466.1), a gene which links T-cell receptor activation signal tophospholipase c-gamma-1, grb-2 and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (bysimilarity). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LNK.

The function of LNK has been established by previous studies. By PCRusing primers based on the rat Lnk sequence and by screening a JurkatcDNA library, Li et al. (2000) obtained a cDNA encoding human LNK.Sequence analysis predicted that the 575-amino acid LNK protein containsan N-terminal proline-rich region, a pleckstrin homology (PH) domain,and an Src homology 2 (SH2) domain; the PH and SH2 domains are similarto those of the APS protein. Northern blot analysis detected lowexpression of a 6.8-kb LNK transcript in various lymphoid cell lines.Confocal fluorescence microscopy showed that the majority of LNK islocated in the juxtanuclear region with some found near the plasmamembrane. Immunoprecipitation analysis demonstrated that LNK isphosphorylated by LCK (OMIM Ref. No. 153390) but not by SYK (OMIM Ref.No. 600085) and that LNK binds to the tyrosine-phosphorylated TCR zetachain via its SH2 domain. Functional analysis indicated that LNKinhibits the activation of NFAT (see OMIM Ref. No. 600489) in stimulatedT cells

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of LNK.Takaki et al. (2000) generated Lnk-deficient mice and found thatalthough they had unimpaired T-cell development in thymus, pre-B andimmature B cells accumulated in enlarged spleens. In bone marrow, therewas also an increase in B-lineage cells, reflecting enhanced productionof B-cell progenitors due in part to hypersensitivity to SCF (KITLG;184745) in the presence or absence of IL7 (OMIM Ref. No. 146660).Western blot analysis showed that mouse Lnk is actually a 68-kD protein

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for LNK isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Li, Y.; He, X.; Schembri-King, J.; Jakes, S.; Hayashi, J.: Cloning andcharacterization of human Lnk, an adaptor protein with pleckstrinhomology and Src homology 2 domains that can inhibit T cell activation.J. Immun. 164: 5199-5206, 2000; and

Takaki, S.; Sauer, K.; Iritani, B. M.; Chien, S.; Ebihara, Y.; Tsuji,K.; Takatsu, K.; Perlmutter, R. M.: Control of B cell production by theadaptor protein Lnk: definition of a conserve.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LNK are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605093, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. LOC119392 (Accession NP_(—)660290.1) is another GAM130 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC119392 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC119392, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC119392 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC119392(Accession NP_(—)660290.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC119392.

LOC128387 (Accession XP_(—)059243.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC128387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC128387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC128387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13503, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC128387(Accession XP_(—)059243.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC128387.

LOC135818 (Accession XP_(—)059804.4) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135818 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135818, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135818 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9805, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC135818(Accession XP_(—)059804.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135818.

LOC137886 (Accession XP_(—)059929.3) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC137886 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC137886, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC137886 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC137886(Accession XP_(—)059929.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC137886.

LOC143241 (Accession NP_(—)620167.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4120, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC143241(Accession NP_(—)620167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143241.

LOC145053 (Accession XP_(—)096714.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145053 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145053, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145053 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6594, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC145053(Accession XP_(—)096714.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145053.

LOC146177 (Accession NP_(—)778229.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC146177(Accession NP_(—)778229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146177.

LOC146229 (Accession XP_(—)085387.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146229 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146229BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146229, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146229BINDING SITE1 and LOC146229 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8717 andSEQ ID:3994 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC146229(Accession XP_(—)085387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146229.

LOC146784 (Accession XP_(—)085588.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146784 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146784, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146784 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC146784(Accession XP_(—)085588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146784.

LOC147071 (Accession XP_(—)054031.5) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147071 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147071, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147071 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC147071(Accession XP_(—)054031.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147071.

LOC147841 (Accession XP_(—)085924.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147841 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147841, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147841 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:739, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC147841(Accession XP_(—)085924.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147841.

LOC148137 (Accession NP_(—)653293.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2081, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC148137(Accession NP_(—)653293.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148137.

LOC148203 (Accession XP_(—)086095.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148203 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148203, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148203 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10581, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC148203(Accession XP_(—)086095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148203.

LOC148709 (Accession XP_(—)086281.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC148709(Accession XP_(—)086281.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148709.

LOC149149 (Accession XP_(—)097598.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149149 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149149, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149149 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC149149(Accession XP_(—)097598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149149.

LOC149506 (Accession XP_(—)097661.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149506 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149506, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149506 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC149506(Accession XP_(—)097661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149506.

LOC150587 (Accession XP_(—)097917.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14454, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC150587(Accession XP_(—)097917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150587.

LOC152687 (Accession XP_(—)087503.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152687 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152687, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152687 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17776, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC152687(Accession XP_(—)087503.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152687.

LOC153346 (Accession XP_(—)098364.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153346 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153346, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153346 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1484, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC153346(Accession XP_(—)098364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153346.

LOC153811 (Accession XP_(—)087779.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153811 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153811, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153811 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4924, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC153811(Accession XP_(—)087779.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153811.

LOC157623 (Accession XP_(—)088346.6) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157623 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157623, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157623 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18434, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC157623(Accession XP_(—)088346.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157623.

LOC157918 (Accession XP_(—)098842.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157918 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157918, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157918 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1338, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC157918(Accession XP_(—)098842.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157918.

LOC162427 (Accession NP_(—)835227.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162427 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC162427, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC162427 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14028, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC162427(Accession NP_(—)835227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162427.

LOC162427 (Accession XP_(—)091549.3) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162427 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC162427, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC162427 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14028, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC162427(Accession XP_(—)091549.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162427.

LOC163227 (Accession NP_(—)775802.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC163227 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC163227, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC163227 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:799, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC163227(Accession NP_(—)775802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC163227.

LOC164091 (Accession XP_(—)089356.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC164091 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC164091, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC164091 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC164091(Accession XP_(—)089356.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC164091.

LOC169611 (Accession XP_(—)095809.4) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC169611 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC169611, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC169611 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13298, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC169611(Accession XP_(—)095809.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC169611.

LOC197358 (Accession XP_(—)113872.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197358 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197358, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197358 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15866, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC197358(Accession XP_(—)113872.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197358.

LOC200860 (Accession XP_(—)117289.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200860 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200860, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200860 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC200860(Accession XP_(—)117289.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200860.

LOC200895 (Accession NP_(—)789785.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6736, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC200895(Accession NP_(—)789785.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200895.

LOC219731 (Accession XP_(—)167596.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1485, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC219731(Accession XP_(—)167596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219731.

LOC282890 (Accession XP_(—)212581.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282890 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282890, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282890 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14621, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC282890(Accession XP_(—)212581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282890.

LOC282927 (Accession XP_(—)212629.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282927 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282927, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282927 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14621, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC282927(Accession XP_(—)212629.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282927.

LOC283177 (Accession XP_(—)210903.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC283177(Accession XP_(—)210903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283177.

LOC283262 (Accession XP_(—)210952.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283262 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283262, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283262 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18890, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC283262(Accession XP_(—)210952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283262.

LOC283278 (Accession XP_(—)210961.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283278 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283278, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283278 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC283278(Accession XP_(—)210961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283278.

LOC283323 (Accession XP_(—)210973.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283323 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283323, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283323 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8110, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC283323(Accession XP_(—)210973.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283323.

LOC283387 (Accession XP_(—)211007.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15080, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC283387(Accession XP_(—)211007.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283387.

LOC283863 (Accession XP_(—)208875.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283863 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283863BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283863, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283863BINDING SITE1 and LOC283863 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7323 andSEQ ID:10774 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC283863(Accession XP_(—)208875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283863.

LOC283928 (Accession XP_(—)208909.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283928 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283928, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283928 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17017, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC283928(Accession XP_(—)208909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283928.

LOC284016 (Accession XP_(—)211298.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284016 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284016, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284016 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9226, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284016(Accession XP_(—)211298.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284016.

LOC284019 (Accession XP_(—)211302.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284019 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284019, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284019 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13475, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284019(Accession XP_(—)211302.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284019.

LOC284102 (Accession XP_(—)211327.3) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284102 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284102, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284102 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17387, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284102(Accession XP_(—)211327.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284102.

LOC284108 (Accession XP_(—)211328.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284108 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284108, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284108 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16225, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284108(Accession XP_(—)211328.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284108.

LOC284145 (Accession XP_(—)211353.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284145 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284145, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284145 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15416, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284145(Accession XP_(—)211353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284145.

LOC284183 (Accession XP_(—)209059.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284183 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284183, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284183 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284183(Accession XP_(—)209059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284183.

LOC284289 (Accession XP_(—)209105.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284289 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284289, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284289 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19045, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284289(Accession XP_(—)209105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284289.

LOC284304 (Accession XP_(—)211426.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284304 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284304, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284304 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16485, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284304(Accession XP_(—)211426.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284304.

LOC284362 (Accession XP_(—)211435.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284362 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284362, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284362 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12705, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284362(Accession XP_(—)211435.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284362.

LOC284375 (Accession XP_(—)209154.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284375 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284375, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284375 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1561, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284375(Accession XP_(—)209154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284375.

LOC284376 (Accession XP_(—)209157.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284376 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284376, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284376 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9009, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284376(Accession XP_(—)209157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284376.

LOC284405 (Accession XP_(—)209183.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284405 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284405, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284405 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4905, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284405(Accession XP_(—)209183.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284405.

LOC284408 (Accession XP_(—)211443.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284408(Accession XP_(—)211443.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284408.

LOC284675 (Accession XP_(—)209319.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284675 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284675, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284675 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1879, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284675(Accession XP_(—)209319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284675.

LOC284723 (Accession XP_(—)211602.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284723 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284723, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284723 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18764, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284723(Accession XP_(—)211602.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284723.

LOC284805 (Accession XP_(—)209371.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284805 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284805, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284805 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284805(Accession XP_(—)209371.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284805.

LOC284839 (Accession XP_(—)211661.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284839 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284839, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284839 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284839(Accession XP_(—)211661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284839.

LOC284934 (Accession XP_(—)211696.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284934 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284934, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284934 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5893, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284934(Accession XP_(—)211696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284934.

LOC284982 (Accession XP_(—)211721.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284982 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284982, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284982 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1947, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC284982(Accession XP_(—)211721.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284982.

LOC285058 (Accession XP_(—)211753.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285058 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285058, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285058 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC285058(Accession XP_(—)211753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285058.

LOC285088 (Accession XP_(—)209465.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285088 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285088, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285088 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2058, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC285088(Accession XP_(—)209465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285088.

LOC285169 (Accession XP_(—)211797.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285169 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285169, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285169 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14805, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC285169(Accession XP_(—)211797.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285169.

LOC285221 (Accession XP_(—)209521.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285221 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285221, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285221 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8332, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC285221(Accession XP_(—)209521.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285221.

LOC285281 (Accession XP_(—)211829.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285281 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285281, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285281 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8457, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC285281(Accession XP_(—)211829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285281.

LOC285530 (Accession XP_(—)209649.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285530 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285530, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285530 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2078, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC285530(Accession XP_(—)209649.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285530.

LOC285813 (Accession XP_(—)212036.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC285813(Accession XP_(—)212036.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285813.

LOC285868 (Accession XP_(—)209788.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285868 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285868, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285868 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9981, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC285868(Accession XP_(—)209788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285868.

LOC285924 (Accession XP_(—)209816.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285924 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285924, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285924 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC285924(Accession XP_(—)209816.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285924.

LOC285972 (Accession XP_(—)212105.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285972 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285972, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285972 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9180, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC285972(Accession XP_(—)212105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285972.

LOC285989 (Accession XP_(—)212111.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285989 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285989, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285989 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16032, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC285989(Accession XP_(—)212111.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285989.

LOC286002 (Accession XP_(—)212132.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286002 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286002, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286002 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10926, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC286002(Accession XP_(—)212132.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286002.

LOC286032 (Accession XP_(—)209867.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286032 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286032, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286032 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16758, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC286032(Accession XP_(—)209867.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286032.

LOC286039 (Accession XP_(—)209873.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286039 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC286039(Accession XP_(—)209873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286039.

LOC286078 (Accession XP_(—)212163.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286078 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286078, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286078 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13192, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC286078(Accession XP_(—)212163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286078.

LOC286341 (Accession XP_(—)212278.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286341 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286341, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286341 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6947, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC286341(Accession XP_(—)212278.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286341.

LOC286401 (Accession XP_(—)212310.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286401 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286401, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286401 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC286401(Accession XP_(—)212310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286401.

LOC286467 (Accession XP_(—)210063.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286467 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286467, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286467 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC286467(Accession XP_(—)210063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286467.

LOC286520 (Accession XP_(—)212330.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286520 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286520, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286520 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC286520(Accession XP_(—)212330.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286520.

LOC338565 (Accession XP_(—)294653.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338565 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338565, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338565 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9751, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC338565(Accession XP_(—)294653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338565.

LOC338923 (Accession XP_(—)294742.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338923 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338923, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338923 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1240, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC338923(Accession XP_(—)294742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338923.

LOC339077 (Accession XP_(—)294802.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4115, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC339077(Accession XP_(—)294802.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339077.

LOC339324 (Accession XP_(—)290838.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339324 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339324, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339324 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC339324(Accession XP_(—)290838.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339324.

LOC339373 (Accession XP_(—)294921.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339373 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339373, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339373 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1840, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC339373(Accession XP_(—)294921.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339373.

LOC339492 (Accession XP_(—)290919.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339492 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339492, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339492 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC339492(Accession XP_(—)290919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339492.

LOC339833 (Accession XP_(—)291031.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339833 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339833, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339833 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3269, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC339833(Accession XP_(—)291031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339833.

LOC339874 (Accession XP_(—)295090.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339874 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339874, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339874 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19270, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC339874(Accession XP_(—)295090.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339874.

LOC340037 (Accession XP_(—)295137.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340037 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340037, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340037 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13921, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC340037(Accession XP_(—)295137.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340037.

LOC340390 (Accession XP_(—)291269.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340390 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340390, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340390 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5604, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC340390(Accession XP_(—)291269.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340390.

LOC340408 (Accession XP_(—)291274.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC340408(Accession XP_(—)291274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340408.

LOC347644 (Accession XP_(—)300206.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347644 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347644, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347644 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14621, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC347644(Accession XP_(—)300206.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347644.

LOC347905 (Accession XP_(—)302624.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347905 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347905, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347905 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8346, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC347905(Accession XP_(—)302624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347905.

LOC348115 (Accession XP_(—)300626.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348115 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348115, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348115 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16032, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC348115(Accession XP_(—)300626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348115.

LOC348402 (Accession XP_(—)300730.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348402 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348402, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348402 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC348402(Accession XP_(—)300730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348402.

LOC348492 (Accession XP_(—)300758.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348492 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348492, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348492 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:688, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC348492(Accession XP_(—)300758.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348492.

LOC348528 (Accession XP_(—)302814.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348528 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348528, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348528 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19934, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC348528(Accession XP_(—)302814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348528.

LOC348790 (Accession XP_(—)300843.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348790 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348790, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348790 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1047, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC348790(Accession XP_(—)300843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348790.

LOC348798 (Accession XP_(—)300845.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348798 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348798, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348798 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5380, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC348798(Accession XP_(—)300845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348798.

LOC349024 (Accession XP_(—)300250.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349024 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349024, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349024 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3876, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC349024(Accession XP_(—)300250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349024.

LOC349251 (Accession XP_(—)300251.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349251 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349251, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349251 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19162, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC349251(Accession XP_(—)300251.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349251.

LOC57107 (Accession NP_(—)065114.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC57107 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57107,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57107 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7276, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC57107(Accession NP_(—)065114.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC57107.

LOC57146 (Accession NP_(—)065155.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC57146 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57146,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57146 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1157, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC57146(Accession NP_(—)065155.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC57146.

LOC85026 (Accession NP_(—)116326.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC85026 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC85026,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC85026 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC85026(Accession NP_(—)116326.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC85026.

LOC90408 (Accession XP_(—)031517.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90408 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90408,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90408 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6139, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC90408(Accession XP_(—)031517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90408.

LOC91115 (Accession XP_(—)036218.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91115 BINDING SITE1 and LOC91115BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC91115, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91115BINDING SITE1 and LOC91115 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6171 and SEQID:17551 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC91115(Accession XP_(—)036218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91115.

LOC91373 (Accession XP_(—)038063.5) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91373 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91373,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91373 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2713, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC91373(Accession XP_(—)038063.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91373.

LOC93206 (Accession XP_(—)049838.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93206 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93206,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93206 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6707, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of LOC93206(Accession XP_(—)049838.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93206.

Leucine zipper, putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, AccessionNP_(—)066300.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LZTS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LZTS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LZTS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3087, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Leucine zipper,putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, Accession NP_(—)066300.1), a genewhich is an essential component of the nucleoskeleton. potential role incrosslinking filaments or anchoring other molecules. it is essential forgrowth. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LZTS1.

The function of LZTS1 has been established by previous studies. Ishii etal. (1999) positionally cloned and characterized the FEZ1/LZTS1 (leucinezipper, putative tumor suppressor-1) gene at 8p22, a region that is lostin many tumors, including prostate, breast, head and neck, esophageal,and urinary bladder carcinomas. The predicted FEZ1 protein contained aleucine- zipper region with similarity to the DNA-binding domain of thecAMP-responsive activating transcription factor-5 (OMIM Ref. No.606398). Northern blot analysis revealed that FEZ2 is expressed almostubiquitously in normal tissues, although expression is most abundant intestes. FEZ1 expression was undetectable in more than 60% of epithelialtumors, but FEZ1 mutations were found in primary esophageal cancers andin a prostate cancer cell line. Transcript analysis from severalFEZ1-expressing tumors revealed truncated mRNAs, including a frameshift.Alteration and inactivation of the FEZ1 gene may play a role in varioushuman tumors. Ishii et al. (2001) showed that introduction of FEZ1/LZTS1into FEZ1/LZTS1-negative cancer cells resulted in suppression oftumorigenicity and reduced cell growth with accumulation of cells atlate S-G2/M stage of the cell cycle. Their data showed that FEZ1/LZTS1inhibits cancer cell growth through regulation of mitosis, and that itsalterations result in abnormal cell growth

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ishii, H.; Baffa, R.; Numata, S.-I.; Murakumo, Y.; Rattan, S.; Inoue,H.; Mori, M.; Fidanza, V.; Alder, H.; Croce, C. M.: The FEZ1 gene atchromosome 8p22 encodes a leucine-zipper protein, and its expression isaltered in multiple human tumors. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 96:3928-3933,1999; and

Ishii, H.; Vecchione, A.; Murakumo, Y.; Baldassarre, G.; Numata, S.;Trapasso, F.; Alder, H.; Baffa, R.; Croce, C. M.: FEZ1/LZTS1 gene at8p22 suppresses cancer cell growth and regulat.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LZTS1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606551, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Mads box transcription enhancer factor 2, polypeptide a(myocyte enhancer factor 2a) (MEF2A, Accession NP_(—)005578.1) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEF2A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MEF2A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEF2ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10779, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Mads boxtranscription enhancer factor 2, polypeptide a (myocyte enhancer factor2a) (MEF2A, Accession NP_(—)005578.1), a gene which binds a consensussequence that regulates transcription. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MEF2A.

The function of MEF2A has been established by previous studies. Theprocess of differentiation from mesodermal precursor cells to myoblastshas led to the discovery of a variety of tissue-specific factors thatregulate muscle gene expression. The myogenic basic helix-loop-helixproteins, including myoD (OMIM Ref. No. 159970), myogenin (OMIM Ref. No.159980), MYF5 (OMIM Ref. No. 159990), and MRF4 (OMIM Ref. No. 159991)are 1 class of identified factors. A second family of DNA bindingregulatory proteins is the myocyte-specific enhancer factor-2 (MEF2)family. Each of these proteins binds to the MEF2 target DNA sequencepresent in the regulatory regions of many, if not all, muscle-specificgenes. The MEF2 genes are members of the MADS gene family (named for theyeast mating type-specific transcription factor MCM1, the plant homeoticgenes ‘agamous’ and ‘deficiens’ and the human serum response factor SRF(OMIM Ref. No. 600589)), a family that also includes several homeoticgenes and other transcription factors, all of which share a conservedDNA-binding domain. Pollock and Treisman (1991) cloned a cDNA for MEF2A,which they designated as a member of the RSRF (related to serum responsefactor) family. They also described the protein's DNA binding propertiesand its potential role in regulation of growth factor-inducible andmuscle specific sequences. MEF2A cDNAs were also obtained by Yu et al.(1992), who screened an expression library of primary human skeletalmyocytes from vastus lateralis with a DNA probe containing multiplecopies of the MEF2 binding sequence. The mRNA is ubiquitously expressed,with highest levels found in skeletal muscle, heart, and brain. Severalalternative splice variants of MEF2A were identified that were predictedto encode different protein products. Using immunofluorescence, MEF2Aprotein was detected in the nuclei of skeletal and cardiac muscle cells.Hobson et al. (1995) mapped the MEF2A gene using somatic cell hybridpanel DNAs including deletion or derivative chromosome cell lines andregionalized it to 15q26 by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)with a YAC shown to contain MEF2A. Mouse Mef2A was mapped by Martin etal. (1994) to chromosome 7. Suzuki et al. (1996) mapped the MEF2A geneto 15q26 by FISH. They isolated and mapped a partially processedpseudogene (OMIM Ref. No. MEF2AP) to 1q24-q25 by FISH.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MEF2A.Naya et al. (2002) generated mice deficient in Mef2a, the predominantMef2 gene expressed in postnatal cardiac muscle. Most mice lacking Mef2adied suddenly within the first week of life and exhibited pronounceddilation of the right ventricle, myofibrillar fragmentation,mitochondrial disorganization, and activation of a fetal cardiac geneprogram. The few Mef2a null mice that survived to adulthood also showeda deficiency of cardiac mitochondria and susceptibility to sudden death.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MEF2A isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pollock, R.; Treisman, R.: Human SRF-related proteins: DNA-bindingproperties and potential regulatory targets. Genes Dev. 5:2327-2341,1991. ; and

Suzuki, E.; Lowry, J.; Sonoda, G.; Testa, J. R.; Walsh, K.: Structuresand chromosome locations of the human MEF2A gene and a pseudogeneMEF2AP. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 73:244-249, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MEF2A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600660, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MEGF11 (Accession NP_(—)115821.1) is another GAM130 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEGF11 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMEGF11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEGF11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19297, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of MEGF11 (AccessionNP_(—)115821.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MEGF11.

MGC13138 (Accession NP_(—)219363.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13138 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13138,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13138 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19675, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of MGC13138(Accession NP_(—)219363.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13138.

MGC19556 (Accession NP_(—)291029.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC19556 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC19556,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC19556 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11634, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of MGC19556(Accession NP_(—)291029.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC19556.

MGC21675 (Accession NP_(—)443093.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC21675 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC21675,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC21675 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16032, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of MGC21675(Accession NP_(—)443093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC21675.

MGC2474 (Accession NP_(—)076420.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2474 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2474,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2474 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6895, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of MGC2474 (AccessionNP_(—)076420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2474.

MGC26706 (Accession NP_(—)689794.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC26706 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC26706,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC26706 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of MGC26706(Accession NP_(—)689794.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC26706.

MGC27345 (Accession XP_(—)300964.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC27345 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MGC27345, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC27345BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18775, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of MGC27345(Accession XP_(—)300964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC27345.

MGC3329 (Accession NP_(—)076991.2) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3329 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3329,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3329 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16011, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of MGC3329 (AccessionNP_(—)076991.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3329.

MGC35468 (Accession NP_(—)694976.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35468 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35468,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35468 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2083, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of MGC35468(Accession NP_(—)694976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35468.

MGC3771 (Accession NP_(—)112232.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3771 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3771,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3771 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of MGC3771 (AccessionNP_(—)112232.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3771.

MGC40579 (Accession NP_(—)689989.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40579 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40579,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40579 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16272, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of MGC40579(Accession NP_(—)689989.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40579.

MGC50452 (Accession NP_(—)775733.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50452 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC50452,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50452 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1368, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of MGC50452(Accession NP_(—)775733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50452.

MGRN1 (Accession XP_(—)048119.4) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGRN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGRN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGRN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16033, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of MGRN1 (AccessionXP_(—)048119.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGRN1.

Melan-a (MLANA, Accession NP_(—)005502.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MLANA BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MLANA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLANA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10945, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Melan-a (MLANA,Accession NP_(—)005502.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MLANA.

Myeloid leukemia factor 1 (MLF1, Accession NP_(—)071888.1) is anotherGAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MLF1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MLF1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLF1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15324, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Myeloid leukemiafactor 1 (MLF1, Accession NP_(—)071888.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MLF1.

NAP4 (Accession XP_(—)294897.2) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NAP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NAP4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NAP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6341, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of NAP4 (AccessionXP_(—)294897.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NAP4.

NCAG1 (Accession NP_(—)115536.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NCAG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NCAG1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NCAG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11087, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of NCAG1 (AccessionNP_(—)115536.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NCAG1.

Ndrg family member 3 (NDRG3, Accession NP_(—)114402.1) is another GAM130target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDRG3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NDRG3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NDRG3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10779, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Ndrg family member3 (NDRG3, Accession NP_(—)114402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NDRG3.

NOSIP (Accession NP_(—)057037.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NOSIP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NOSIP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NOSIP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6878, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of NOSIP (AccessionNP_(—)057037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NOSIP.

5′-nucleotidase, cytosolic ii (NT5C2, Accession NP_(—)036361.1) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NT5C2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NT5C2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NT5C2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20125, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of 5′-nucleotidase,cytosolic ii (NT5C2, Accession NP_(—)036361.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NT5C2.

NUP43 (Accession NP_(—)078923.2) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NUP43 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUP43,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUP43 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14929, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of NUP43 (AccessionNP_(—)078923.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUP43.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)055650.1) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16028, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)055650.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL2.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)653081.1) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16028, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)653081.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL2.

Pas domain containing serine/threonine kinase (PASK, AccessionNP_(—)055963.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PASK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PASK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PASK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12272, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Pas domaincontaining serine/threonine kinase (PASK, Accession NP_(—)055963.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PASK.

Protocadherin beta 14 (PCDHB14, Accession NP_(—)061757.1) is anotherGAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB14 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PCDHB14, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB14BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2918, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin beta14 (PCDHB14, Accession NP_(—)061757.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDHB14.

Period homolog 2 (drosophila) (PER2, Accession NP_(—)073728.1) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PER2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PER2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PER2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2668, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Period homolog 2(drosophila) (PER2, Accession NP_(—)073728.1), a gene which Periodhomolog 2; putative circadian clock protein; has a PAS dimerizationdomain and therefore may be associated with Familial advancedsleep-phase syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Familial advanced sleep-phasesyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withPER2.

The function of PER2 has been established by previous studies. Toinvestigate the biologic role of NPAS2 (OMIM Ref. No. 603347), Reick etal. (2001) prepared a neuroblastoma cell line capable of conditionalinduction of the NPAS2:BMAL1 (OMIM Ref. No. 602550) heterodimer andidentified putative target genes by representational differenceanalysis, DNA microarray, and Northern blotting. Coinduction of NPAS2and BMAL1 activated transcription of the endogenous Per1, Per2, and Cry1(OMIM Ref. No. 601933) genes, which encode negatively activatingcomponents of the circadian regulatory apparatus, and repressedtranscription of the endogenous BMAL1 gene. Analysis of the frontalcortex of wildtype mice kept in a 24-hour light-dark cycle revealed thatPer1, Per2, and Cry1 mRNA levels were elevated during darkness andreduced during light, whereas BMAL1 mRNA displayed the opposite pattern.In situ hybridization assays of mice kept in constant darkness revealedthat Per2 mRNA abundance did not oscillate as a function of circadiancycle in NPAS2- deficient mice. Thus, NPAS2 likely functions as part ofa molecular clock operative in the mammalian forebrain.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PER2.Shearman et al. (2000) demonstrated that in the mouse, the coremechanism for the master circadian clock consists of interactingpositive and negative transcription and translation feedback loops.Analysis of Clock/Clock (OMIM Ref. No. 601851) mutant mice, homozygousPer2 mutants, and Cry-deficient mice revealed substantially alteredBmal1 (OMIM Ref. No. 602550) rhythms, consistent with a dominant role ofPer2 in the positive regulation of the Bmal1 loop. In vitro analysis ofCry inhibition of Clock:Bmal1-mediated transcription shows that theinhibition is through direct protein-protein interactions, independentof the Per and Tim (OMIM Ref. No. 603887) proteins. Per2 is a positiveregulator of the Bmal1 loop, and Cry1 and Cry2 are the negativeregulators of the Period and Cryptochrome cycles.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PER2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shearman, L. P.; Sriram, S.; Weaver, D. R.; Maywood, E. S.; Chaves, I.;Zheng, B.; Kume, K.; Lee, C. C.; van der Horst, G. T. J.; Hastings, M.H.; Reppert, S. M.: Interacting molecular loops in the mammaliancircadian clock. Science 288:1013-1019, 2000; and

Shearman, L. P.; Zylka, M. J.; Weaver, D. R.; Kolakowski, L. F., Jr.;Reppert, S. M.: Two period homologs: circadian expression and photicregulation in the suprachiasmatic nuclei. Neu.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PER2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603426, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PEX5R (Accession NP_(—)057643.1) is another GAM130 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PEX5R BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPEX5R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PEX5R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4446, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of PEX5R (AccessionNP_(—)057643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PEX5R.

Pbx/knotted 1 homeobox 1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2) is anotherGAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PKNOX1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PKNOX1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PKNOX1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14526, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Pbx/knotted 1homeobox 1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2), a gene which may regulategene expression and control cell differentiation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PKNOX1.

The function of PKNOX1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Protein phosphatase, efhand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, Accession NP_(—)006230.2) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPEF2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6206, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)006230.2), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Protein phosphatase, efhand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, Accession NP_(—)690911.1) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPEF2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6206, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)690911.1), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Protein phosphatase, efhand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, Accession NP_(—)690910.1) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPEF2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6206, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)690910.1), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Protein kinase,y-linked (PRKY, Accession NP_(—)002751.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKY BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRKY,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKY BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9776, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,y-linked (PRKY, Accession NP_(—)002751.1), a gene which is a putativeprotein kinase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRKY.

The function of PRKY and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Prion protein 2(dublet) (PRND, Accession NP_(—)036541.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRND BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRND,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRND BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2712, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Prion protein 2(dublet) (PRND, Accession NP_(—)036541.1), a gene which is similar toprion protein PRNP. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRND.

The function of PRND and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. Prostaglandin i2(prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, Accession NP_(—)000952.1) is anotherGAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGIS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PTGIS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGISBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15449, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin i2(prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, Accession NP_(—)000952.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the isomerization of prostaglandin h2 to prostacyclin(=prostaglandin i2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTGIS.

The function of PTGIS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1.Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS1, Accession NP_(—)542158.1) is another GAM130target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGS1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PTGS1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PTGS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10350, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition ofProstaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS1, Accession NP_(—)542158.1), a gene which may playan important role in regulating or promoting cell proliferation in somenormal and neoplastically transformed cells. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGS1.

The function of PTGS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1.Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS1, Accession NP_(—)000953.2) is another GAM130target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGS1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PTGS1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PTGS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10350, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition ofProstaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS1, Accession NP_(—)000953.2), a gene which may playan important role in regulating or promoting cell proliferation in somenormal and neoplastically transformed cells. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGS1.

The function of PTGS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, k (PTPRK, Accession NP_(—)002835.2) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTPRK BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PTPRK, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3473, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, k (PTPRK, Accession NP_(—)002835.2), a genewhich regulates of processes involving cell contact and adhesion.Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRK.

The function of PTPRK has been established by previous studies. Forgeneral information about receptor-type protein-tyrosine phosphatases(PTPs), see PTPRA (OMIM Ref. No. 176884). Yang et al. (1997) useddegenerate PCR to identify novel receptor PTPs in a human keratinocytecDNA library. One of the genes identified was the human homolog of mousePTPR-kappa. Human PTPR-kappa encodes a 1,440-amino acid polypeptide thatis 98% identical to mouse PTPR-kappa. Northern blotting revealed thatPTPR-kappa is expressed as a 7.0-kb transcript in a variety of tissues.Fuchs et al. (1996) also used degenerate PCR to clone human PTPR-kappa.Northern blotting revealed expression of PTPR-kappa in mammary carcinomacell lines as well as in various tissues. Fuchs et al. (1996) noted thatPTPR-kappa has several structural features, such as a MAM domain, anIg-like domain, and fibronectin repeats, suggesting that it could beinvolved in cell adhesion. They showed that PTPR-kappa forms a complexwith beta-catenin (OMIM Ref. No. 116806) and gamma-catenin/plakoglobin(OMIM Ref. No. 173325). They also showed that PTPR-kappa expression isdependent on cell density and that it colocalizes with catenins atadherens junctions. These findings suggest that PTPR-kappa may have arole in the regulation of processes involving cell contact and adhesion.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Fuchs, M.; Muller, T.; Lerch, M. M.; Ullrich, A.: Association of humanprotein-tyrosine phosphatase kappa with members of the armadillo family.J. Biol. Chem. 271:16712-16719, 1996; and

Yang, Y.; Gil, M. C.; Choi, E. Y.; Park, S. H.; Pyun, K. H.; Ha, H.:Molecular cloning and chromosomal localization of a human genehomologous to the murine R-PTP-kappa, a receptor-type.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PTPRK arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602545, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Rab36, member ras oncogene family (RAB36, AccessionNP_(—)004905.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RAB36 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAB36, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAB36 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2081, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Rab36, member rasoncogene family (RAB36, Accession NP_(—)004905.1), a gene which isinvolved in protein transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB36.

The function of RAB36 has been established by previous studies.Homozygous deletions at chromosome 22q11.2 are a recurrent cytogeneticcharacteristic of malignant rhabdoid tumors (MRTs), suggesting thepresence of a tumor suppressor gene in this region. Mori et al. (1999)constructed a deletion map of the relevant part of 22q11.2 from a panelof 7 MRT cell lines, and isolated a novel gene from the center of theregion. The gene, designated RAB36, spans approximately 19 kb of genomicDNA and contains 11 exons. It encodes a deduced 333-amino acid proteinthat contains 3 phosphate/magnesium-binding motifs, 3 guanine-bindingmotifs, a tyrosine kinase phosphorylation site, and a C-terminalisoprenylation signal. It shares high amino acid sequence identity withmouse Rab23 (OMIM Ref. No. 606144) and human RAB13 (OMIM Ref. No.602672). Northern blot analysis revealed 4.0- and 2.2-kb mRNAs in allhuman tissues examined. The larger transcript contains a longer 3-primenoncoding sequence. RT-PCR analysis revealed expression of RAB36 mRNAsin 1 MRT cell line and overexpression in 2 others. Direct sequencing ofcDNA from these 3 cell lines showed neither nonsense nor frameshiftmutations. Moreover, a colony-formation assay indicated that RAB36 isnot concerned with cell proliferation or cell death. The authors thusconcluded that RAB36 does not have a tumor suppressor function.Immunofluorescence studies localized RAB36 at the Golgi body, suggestingthat RAB36, like some other Rab family proteins, is involved invesicular transport around the Golgi apparatus. By use of exon trappingand large-scale genomic sequence analysis of 2 BAC clones, Zhou et al.(2000) also isolated RAB36, as well as another gene, RTDR1 (OMIM Ref.No. 605663), in the 22q11.2 region. They determined that RAB36 contains11 exons. They also found no RAB36 mutations in rhabdoid tumor samples.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mori, T.; Fukuda, Y.; Kuroda, H.; Matsumura, T.; Ota, S.; Sugimoto, T.;Nakamura, Y.; Inazawa, J.: Cloning and characterization of a novelRab-family gene, Rab36, within the region at 22q11.2 that ishomozygously deleted in malignant rhabdoid tumors. Biochem. Biophys.Res. Commun. 254:594-600, 1999; and

Zhou, J.-Y.; Fogelgren, B.; Wang, Z.; Roe, B. A.; Biegel, J. A.:Isolation of genes from the rhabdoid tumor deletion region in chromosomeband 22q11.2. Gene 241:133-141, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RAB36 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605662, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. RNF144 (Accession NP_(—)055561.1) is another GAM130 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF144 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRNF144, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF144 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4275, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of RNF144 (AccessionNP_(—)055561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF144.

Retinitis pigmentosa 2 (x-linked recessive) (RP2, AccessionNP_(—)008846.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14528, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Retinitispigmentosa 2 (x-linked recessive) (RP2, Accession NP_(—)008846.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RP2.

Sex comb on midleg-like 2 (drosophila) (SCML2, Accession NP_(—)006080.1)is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCML2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SCML2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSCML2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15934, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Sex comb onmidleg-like 2 (drosophila) (SCML2, Accession NP_(—)006080.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCML2.

Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEDL BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SEDL, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEDLBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5004, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Spondyloepiphysealdysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1), a gene which may playrole in vesicular transport from endoplasmic reticulum to golgi. andtherefore may be associated with Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SEDL.

The function of SEDL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tal1 (scl) interruptinglocus (SIL, Accession NP_(—)003026.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SIL BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SIL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7982, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Tal1 (scl)interrupting locus (SIL, Accession NP_(—)003026.1), a gene which may berequired for axial development and left-right specification andtherefore may be associated with Prominent midline neural tube defects,abnormal left-right development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Prominent midline neuraltube defects, abnormal left-right development, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SIL.

The function of SIL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Signal-regulatoryprotein beta 1 (SIRPB1, Accession NP_(—)006056.1) is another GAM130target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIRPB1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SIRPB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIRPB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Signal-regulatoryprotein beta 1 (SIRPB1, Accession NP_(—)006056.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SIRPB1.

Solute carrier family 15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1 (SLC15A1,Accession NP_(—)005064.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC15A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC15A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC15A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2082, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1 (SLC15A1, AccessionNP_(—)005064.1), a gene which is a H(+)-coupled peptide transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC15A1.

The function of SLC15A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Solute carrier family24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 1 (SLC24A1, AccessionNP_(—)004718.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC24A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC24A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC24A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19932,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 1 (SLC24A1,Accession NP_(—)004718.1), a gene which is a critical component of thevisual transduction cascade, controlling the calcium concentration ofouter segments during light and darkness. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC24A1.

The function of SLC24A1 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening a human retinal cDNA library using the entire bovine rodsodium/potassium/calcium (Na-Ca+K) exchanger cDNA as a probe, Tucker etal. (1998) cloned the human NCKX1 gene. Human NCKX1 codes for a proteinof 1,081 amino acids that shows 64% overall identity with the bovineprotein. The 2 sets of putative transmembrane domains and their shortconnecting loops showed 94% identity, while the extracellular loop atthe amino terminus was only 59% identical. Tucker et al. (1998)determined the genomic structure of the NCKX1 gene and found 1 intron inthe 5-prime untranslated region and 8 within the coding region. Exonlength varies from 54 to 2,037 bp Using fluorescence in situhybridization and analysis of a radiation hybrid panel, Tucker et al.(1998) mapped the NCKX1 gene to chromosome 15q22

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tucker, J. E.; Winkfein, R. J.; Cooper, C. B.; Schnetkamp, P. P.: cDNAcloning of the human retinal rod Na-Ca + K exchanger: comparison with arevised bovine sequence. Invest. Ophthal. Vis. Sci. 39:435-440, 1998;and

Tucker, J. E.; Winkfein, R. J.; Murthy, S. K.; Friedman, J. S.; Walter,M. A.; Demetrick, D. J.; Schnetkamp, P. P. M.: Chromosomal localizationand genomic organization of the human retina.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC24A1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603617, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. SLC35E2 (Accession XP_(—)049733.6) is another GAM130 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC35E2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC35E2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC35E2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13221, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of SLC35E2 (AccessionXP_(—)049733.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC35E2.

Swi/snf related, matrix associated, actin dependent regulator ofchromatin, subfamily d, member 1 (SMARCD1, Accession NP_(—)620710.1) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMARCD1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SMARCD1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SMARCD1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Swi/snf related,matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily d,member 1 (SMARCD1, Accession NP_(—)620710.1), a gene which is involvedin chromatin assembly and remodeling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SMARCD1.

The function of SMARCD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM42.1. Swi/snf related, matrixassociated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily d, member1 (SMARCD1, Accession NP_(—)003067.2) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SMARCD1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SMARCD1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMARCD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3343, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Swi/snf related,matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily d,member 1 (SMARCD1, Accession NP_(—)003067.2), a gene which is involvedin chromatin assembly and remodeling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SMARCD1.

The function of SMARCD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM42.1. SNARK (AccessionNP_(—)112214.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNARK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNARK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SNARK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15170, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of SNARK (AccessionNP_(—)112214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNARK.

SNX22 (Accession NP_(—)079074.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX22 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX22,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of SNX22 (AccessionNP_(—)079074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX22.

Sialophorin (gpl115, leukosialin, cd43) (SPN, Accession NP_(—)003114.1)is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPNBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SPN, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSPN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7729, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Sialophorin(gpl115, leukosialin, cd43) (SPN, Accession NP_(—)003114.1), a genewhich plays a role in the physicochemical properties of the t-cellsurface and in lectin binding. presents carbohydrate ligands toselectins. . and therefore may be associated with Wiskott-aldrichsyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Wiskott-aldrich syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPN.

The function of SPN has been established by previous studies.Sialophorin is defective in lymphocytes of patients with Wiskott-Aldrichsyndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 301000). Since the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome isX-linked, its primary cause must reside in a defect of a gene other thanthe structural gene for sialophorin. (The existence of an autosomal formof Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome has been suggested (OMIM Ref. No. 277970).)Specific interaction of CD43 with a ligand on the surface of T cellsappears to contribute to T-cell activation. Rosenstein et al. (1991)presented evidence that intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM1, orCD54; 147840) is a ligand for CD43. Rosenstein et al. (1991) suggestedthat the defect in T-cell function in Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome mayresult from defective CD43/ICAM1 interaction. Many patients with HIVinfection have circulating anti-CD43 antibodies; these autoantibodiesmay contribute to the severe immunodeficiency found in AIDS patients.The immunologic synapse is the T cell-APC (antigen-presenting cell)contact site where T-cell receptors (TCRs), coreceptors, signalingmolecules, and adhesion receptors polarize upon antigen recognition. Theformation of the immunologic synapse is thought to be important forreceptor signal transduction and full T-lymphocyte activation. CD43 is alarge sialoprotein diffusely expressed in unactivated T cells. Usingantigen-activated T cells and confocal microscopy, Delon et al. (2001)demonstrated that moesin (OMIM Ref. No. 309845) is excluded from theregion of T cell-APC contact and colocalizes with CD43. Western blot andimmunocytochemical analyses showed that moesin is rapidlydephosphorylated upon antigen recognition and then rephosphorylated onthreonine residues. Only phosphorylated moesin was able to bind CD43.Delon et al. (2001) concluded that T-cell activation requires theremoval of CD43 from the immunologic synapse to allow efficientengagement of the TCR with molecules on the APC.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Rosenstein, Y.; Park, J. K.; Hahn, W. C.; Rosen, F. S.; Bierer, B. E.;Burakoff, S. J.: CD43, a molecule defective in Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome,binds ICAM-1. Nature 354:233-235, 1991; and

Delon, J.; Kaibuchi, K.; Germain, R. N.: Exclusion of CD43 from theimmunological synapse is mediated by phosphorylation-regulatedrelocation of the cytoskeletal adaptor moesin. Immunity 1.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SPN are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 182160, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Synovial sarcoma translocation, chromosome 18 (SS18,Accession NP_(—)005628.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SS18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SS18, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SS18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16460, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Synovial sarcomatranslocation, chromosome 18 (SS18, Accession NP_(—)005628.1), a genewhich is a putative transcriptional activator. and therefore isassociated with Human synovial sarcomas. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Human synovialsarcomas, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withSS18.

The function of SS18 has been established by previous studies. Humansynovial sarcomas contain a recurrent and specific chromosomaltranslocation t(X;18)(p11.2;q11.2). By screening a synovial sarcoma cDNAlibrary with a YAC spanning the X chromosome breakpoint, Clark et al.(1994) identified a hybrid transcript that contained 5-prime sequencesmapping to chromosome 18 and 3-prime sequences mapping to the Xchromosome (see OMIM Ref. No. SSX1; 312820). A probe from the chromosome18 gene sequence, symbolized SS18, detected genomic rearrangements in 10of 13 synovial sarcomas. The chromosome 18 gene was symbolized SYT byClark et al. (1994), but that symbol had already been used forsynaptotagmin (OMIM Ref. No. 185605). Sequencing of cDNA clones showedthat the normal SS18 gene encodes a protein rich in glutamine, proline,and glycine, and that in synovial sarcoma, rearrangement of the SS18gene results in the formation of a fusion protein. Both the chromosome18 and the X chromosome components failed to exhibit significanthomology to known gene sequences. The SYT protein appears to act as atranscriptional coactivator and the SSX proteins as corepressors. Thaeteet al. (1999) investigated the functional domains of the proteins. TheSYT protein was found to contain a novel conserved 54-amino acid domainat the N terminus of the protein (the SNH domain) that is found inproteins from a wide variety of species, and a C-terminal domain, richin glutamine, proline, glycine, and tyrosine (the QPGY domain), whichcontains the transcriptional activator sequences. Deletion of the SNHdomain resulted in a more active transcriptional activator, suggestingthat this domain acts as an inhibitor of the activation domain. TheC-terminal SSX domain present in the SYT-SSX translocation proteincontributes a transcriptional repressor domain to the protein. Thus, thefusion protein has transcriptional activating and repressing domains.Thaete et al. (1999) demonstrated that the human homolog of theSNF2/Brahma protein BRM (SMARCA2; 600014) colocalizes with SYT andSYT-SSX in nuclear speckles, and also interacts with SYT and SYT-SSXproteins in vitro. They suggested that this interaction may provide anexplanation of how the SYT protein activates gene transcription.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Clark, J.; Rocques, P. J.; Crew, A. J.; Gill, S.; Shipley, J.; Chan, A.M.-L.; Gusterson, B. A.; Cooper, C. S.: Identification of novel genes,SYT and SSX, involved in the t(X;18)(p11.2;q11.2) translocation found inhuman synovial sarcoma. Nature Genet. 7:502-508, 1994; and

Thaete, C.; Brett, D.; Monaghan, P.; Whitehouse, S.; Rennie, G.; Rayner,E.; Cooper, C. S.; Goodwin, G.: Functional domains of the SYT andSYT-SSX synovial sarcoma translocation prote.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SS18 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600192, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Suppression of tumorigenicity 5 (ST5, AccessionNP_(—)631896.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ST5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ST5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ST5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6346, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Suppression oftumorigenicity 5 (ST5, Accession NP_(—)631896.1), a gene whichpreferentially binds to the SH3 domain of c-Abl kinase, and acts as aregulator of MAPK1/ERK2 kinase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ST5.

The function of ST5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. Suppression oftumorigenicity 5 (ST5, Accession NP_(—)005409.2) is another GAM130target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ST5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by ST5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ST5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6346, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Suppression oftumorigenicity 5 (ST5, Accession NP_(—)005409.2), a gene whichpreferentially binds to the SH3 domain of c-Abl kinase, and acts as aregulator of MAPK1/ERK2 kinase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ST5.

The function of ST5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. Start domain containing7 (STARD7, Accession NP_(—)644672.1) is another GAM130 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. STARD7 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by STARD7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STARD7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20092, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Start domaincontaining 7 (STARD7, Accession NP_(—)644672.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with STARD7.

Start domain containing 7 (STARD7, Accession NP_(—)064536.1) is anotherGAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STARD7 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by STARD7, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof STARD7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20092, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Start domaincontaining 7 (STARD7, Accession NP_(—)064536.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with STARD7.

Staufen, rna binding protein (drosophila) (STAU, AccessionNP_(—)004593.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. STAU BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by STAU,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STAU BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7149, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Staufen, rnabinding protein (drosophila) (STAU, Accession NP_(—)004593.1), a genewhich may play a role in specific positioning of mrnas at given sites inthe cell and in stimulating their translation at the site. Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAU.

The function of STAU and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM37.1. Stomatin (STOM,Accession NP_(—)004090.3) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. STOM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STOM, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of STOM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11080, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Stomatin (STOM,Accession NP_(—)004090.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STOM.

Synaptotagmin xi (SYT11, Accession NP_(—)689493.2) is another GAM130target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT11 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11259, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin xi(SYT11, Accession NP_(—)689493.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT11.

Synaptotagmin xiii (SYT13, Accession NP_(—)065877.1) is another GAM130target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT13 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT13, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1756, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin xiii(SYT13, Accession NP_(—)065877.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT13.

Taf11 rna polymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associatedfactor, 28 kda (TAF11, Accession NP_(—)005634.1) is another GAM130target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAF11 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TAF11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAF11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Taf11 rnapolymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associated factor, 28 kda(TAF11, Accession NP_(—)005634.1), a gene which plays a central role inmediating promoter responses to various activators and repressors.Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TAF11.

The function of TAF11 has been established by previous studies. Menguset al. (1995) immunopurified TFIID, separated the components by SDS-PAGEand transferred the bands to PVDF membrane for tryptic digestion,purified the resulting TAF peptides by reverse phase chromatography andsubsequently obtained partial peptide sequence data. Degenerateoligomers of TAF2I (also referred to as TAFII28) were then used toscreen a HeLa cell cDNA library. The TAFII28 cDNA encodes a 211-aminoacid protein containing the expected tryptic peptides. It is about 50%identical to the Drosophila TAFII30-beta protein. The authorsdemonstrated that different domains of TAFII28 interact with TAFII18(TAF2K; 600774) and TBP. Birck et al. (1998) determined the crystalstructure of the human TBP-associated factor TAFII28/TAFII18 heterodimerand showed that these TAFIIs form a novel histone-like pair in the TFIIDcomplex. The histone folds in TAFII28 and TAFII18 were not predictedfrom their primary sequence, indicating that these TAFIIs define a novelfamily of atypical histone fold sequences.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Birck, C.; Poch, O.; Romier, C.; Ruff, M.; Mengus, G.; Lavigne, A.-C.;Davidson, I.; Moras, D.: Human TAFII28 and TAFII18 interact through ahistone fold encoded by atypical evolutionary conserved motifs alsofound in the SPT3 family. Cell 94:239-249, 1998; and

Mengus, G.; May, M.; Jacq, X.; Staub, A.; Tora, L.; Chambon, P.;Davidson, I.: Cloning and characterization of hTAFII18, hTAFII20 andhTAFII28: three subunits of the human transcriptio.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TAF11 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600772, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tbc1 domain family, member 5 (TBC1D5, AccessionNP_(—)055559.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TBC1D5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TBC1D5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TBC1D5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14371, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Tbc1 domainfamily, member 5 (TBC1D5, Accession NP_(—)055559.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TBC1D5.

TERA (Accession NP_(—)067061.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TERA BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TERA, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TERA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19045, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of TERA (AccessionNP_(—)067061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TERA.

TIM50L (Accession XP_(—)053074.2) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TIM50L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TIM50L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIM50L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of TIM50L (AccessionXP_(—)053074.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TIM50L.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 13c (TNFRSF13C,Accession NP_(—)443177.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF13C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF13C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF13C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 13c (TNFRSF13C, AccessionNP_(—)443177.1), a gene which is a regulator of the peripheral B-cellpopulation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF13C.

The function of TNFRSF13C has been established by previous studies. BAFF(TNFSF13B; 603969) enhances B-cell survival in vitro and is a regulatorof the peripheral B-cell population. Overexpression of Baff in miceresults in mature B-cell hyperplasia and symptoms of systemic lupuserythematosus (SLE; 152700) (Mackay et al., 1999). Likewise, some SLEpatients have increased levels of BAFF in serum. Like APRIL (TNFSF13;604472), BAFF binds to both TACI (OMIM Ref. No. 604907) and BCMA(TNFRSF17; 109545); however, mice deficient in these molecules maintainsome B-cell function (Xu and Lam, 2001; Yan et al., 2001), suggestingthe existence of a third BAFF receptor. By screening an expressionlibrary of a B-cell line with undetectable BCMA and low TACI expression,Thompson et al. (2001) isolated a cDNA encoding the third BAFF receptor,BAFFR. Sequence analysis predicted that the 184-amino acid transmembraneprotein is 56% identical to the mouse protein. TNF receptors typicallycontain multiple cysteine-rich domains (CRDs), each with 6 cys residues.BAFFR, however, has only 1 CRD that contains 4 extracellular cysresidues. The C terminus of BAFFR has a conserved region of 25consecutive amino acids that is probably involved in signaltransduction. Northern blot analysis revealed expression of a 4.5-kbBAFFR transcript in spleen and lymph node, with lower levels in thymusand peripheral blood leukocytes. Binding analysis indicated that BAFFRbinds human and mouse BAFF but no other TNF ligand, including APRIL.Soluble BAFFR inhibited BAFF-mediated costimulation of B-cellproliferation. Thompson et al. (2001) concluded that BAFFR is theprincipal receptor required for BAFF-mediated mature B-cell survival.Claudio et al. (2002) showed that bone marrow (BM) cells from Nfkb2(OMIM Ref. No. 164012)- deficient mice, but not Nfkb1 (OMIM Ref. No.164011)-deficient mice, failed to increase relative and totalIgD-positive transitional-1 (T1) stage B cells in response to Baff. Invivo, however, Nfkb2-deficient mice did generate mature B cells, but atreduced numbers. Mice of the aly/aly strain, which are naturallydeficient in Nik (OMIM Ref. No. 604655), and mice of the A/WySNJ strain,which have a mutation in Baffr, also failed to produce T1 B cells inresponse to Baff. Baff stimulation enhanced expression of Bcl2 (OMIMRef. No. 151430) in T1 B cells, thereby promoting B-cell survival, andcaused the processing of the p100 form of Nfkb2 to p52, which againrequired Baffr and Nik, but not Nemo (IKKG; 300248). Immunoblot analysisshowed that BM cells contained primarily p100. In contrast, T1 spleniccells had higher levels of p52, and even higher amounts of p52 werefound in T2/mature B- cell subsets. Claudio et al. (2002) concluded thatthrough sustained exposure, BAFF activates NFKB in B cells primarily viaprocessing of p100 and contributes to B-cell survival in vivo probablyfrom the T1 stage onwards.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function ofTNFRSF13C. Using PCR, Thompson et al. (2001) determined that the A/WySnJstrain of mice, which resemble Baff knockout mice in their reducednumber of mature B cells, lack the intracellular signalingdomain-encoding exon 3 of the Baffr gene. Flow cytometric analysisdemonstrated that expression of the Baffr extracellular andtransmembrane domains, which are encoded by exons 1 and 2, respectively,is maintained in this strain and that these cells are able to bind Baff.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for TNFRSF13C isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Claudio, E.; Brown, K.; Park, S.; Wang, H.; Siebenlist, U.: BAFF-inducedNEMO- independent processing of NF-kappa-B2 in maturing B cells. NatureImmun. 3:958-965, 2002; and

Thompson, J. S.; Bixler, S. A.; Qian, F.; Vora, K.; Scott, M. L.;Cachero, T. G.; Hession, C.; Schneider, P.; Sizing, I. D.; Mullen, C.;Strauch, K.; Zafari, M.; Benjamin, C. D.; Tschop.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TNFRSF13C arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606269, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tumor protein p53 (li-fraumeni syndrome) (TP53, AccessionNP_(—)000537.2) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TP53 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TP53, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TP53 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3421, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Tumor protein p53(li-fraumeni syndrome) (TP53, Accession NP_(—)000537.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TP53.

Thiopurine s-methyltransferase (TPMT, Accession NP_(—)000358.1) isanother GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TPMT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TPMT, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPMTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5228, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Thiopurines-methyltransferase (TPMT, Accession NP_(—)000358.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the s-methylation of thiopurine drugs such as6-mercaptopurine. and therefore may be associated with Thiopurines-methyltransferase polymorphism. Accordingly, utilities of GAM130include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Thiopurines-methyltransferase polymorphism, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TPMT.

The function of TPMT has been established by previous studies.Thiopurine S- methyltransferase (TPMT;S-adenosyl-L-methionine:thiopurine S-methyltransferase; EC 2.1.1.67)catalyzes thiopurine S-methylation, an important metabolic pathway fordrugs such as 6-mercaptopurine. Weinshilboum and Sladek (1980) foundtrimodality for level of red cell TPMT among 298 randomly selectedsubjects: 88.6% had high enzyme activity; 11.1% had intermediateactivity and 0.3% had undetectable activity. This distribution conformsto Hardy-Weinberg expectations for a pair of autosomal codominantalleles for low and high activity, TPMT-L and TPMT- H, with frequenciesof 0.059 and 0.941, respectively. Segregation in families ascertainedthrough probands with undetectable activity was consistent with thishypothesis. This genetic polymorphism may be an important factor inindividual variations in sensitivity to thiopurines. 6-Mercaptopurine(6-MP) can be inactivated by S-methylation, which is catalyzed bythiopurine methyltransferase. An alternative metabolic route leads tothe formation of cytotoxic 6-thioguanine nucleotides (6-TGN). Lennard etal. (1990) investigated whether these 2 pathways compete to affect thetherapeutic response to 6-MP, by measuring 6-TGN concentrations and TPMTenzymatic activity in red cells of 95 children on long-term 6-MP therapyfor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Red cell TPMT activities werealso measured in 130 control children and 104 long-term survivors of ALLno longer on treatment. In the children on 6-MP, red cell 6-TGNcorrelated negatively with red cell TPMT activity. Children with 6-TGNconcentrations below the group mean had higher TPMT activities and ahigher subsequent relapse rate. Fifty of the 104 long-term survivors hadbeen treated with low-dose protocols; this subgroup contained an excessof children with lower TPMT activities. The results indicated thatgenetically determined TPMT activity may be an important regulator ofthe cytotoxic effect of 6-MP, an effect which in turn may be importantin influencing the outcome of therapy for childhood ALL. Klemetsdal etal. (1993) found in a group of healthy subjects that red blood cell TPMTactivity was 8.3% higher in male subjects than in female subjects. Alveset al. (1999) applied a PCR-SSCP method for TPMT-specific detectionwhich introduces a substantial technical simplification, avoiding theuse of restriction enzyme treatment after PCR amplification.Additionally, the method allowed the simultaneous detection of a 474T-Ctransition, a frequent silent mutation in the non-Portuguese population(TPMT*1S =0.215). In a sample of 310 unrelated Northern Portugueseindividuals, 15 were found to be heterozygous for the TPMT*3A allele(187680.0002) which is associated with TPMT enzymatic deficiency; thecorresponding gene frequency estimate was 0.024. In an attempt toevaluate the relationship between the molecular TPMT genotype andreaction to treatments involving thiopurine drugs, Alves et al. (1999)analyzed a sample of 24 children who received curative therapy of acutelymphoblastic leukemia. Four of them were shown to be heterozygous forthe TPMT*3A allele. An examination of their clinical histories showedthat all 4 patients exhibited signs of severe hepatic toxicity duringtreatment. McLeod et al. (1999) studied the frequency of common TPMTvariant alleles in 101 Kenyan individuals and 199 Caucasians. Thefrequency of mutant alleles was similar between the Caucasian (10.1%)and Kenyan (10.9%) populations; however, all mutant alleles in theKenyan population were TPMT*3C (187680.0005) compared with 4.8% inCaucasians. In contrast, TPMT*3A (187680.0002) was the most commonmutant allele in the Caucasian individuals.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Alves, S.; Prata, M.-J.; Ferreira, F.; Amorim, A.: Thiopurinemethyltransferase pharmacogenetics: alternative molecular diagnosis andpreliminary data from Northern Portugal. Pharmacogenetics 9:257-261,1999; and

Ameyaw, M.-M.; Collie-Duguid, E. S. R.; Powrie, R. H.; Ofori-Adjei, D.;McLeod, H. L.: Thiopurine methyltransferase alleles in British andGhanaian populations. Hum. Molec. Genet. 8:3.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TPMT arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 187680, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tripartite motif-containing 5 (TRIM5, AccessionNP_(—)149023.1) is another GAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRIM5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4494, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 5 (TRIM5, Accession NP_(—)149023.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM5.

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 6(TRPM6, Accession NP_(—)060132.3) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRPM6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRPM6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPM6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily m, member 6 (TRPM6, AccessionNP_(—)060132.3), a gene which contains a predicted ion channel domainand a protein kinase domain. and therefore is associated withHypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hypomagnesemiawith secondary hypocalcemia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TRPM6.

The function of TRPM6 has been established by previous studies.Schlingmann et al. (2002) and Walder et al. (2002) studiedhypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia (HSH; 602014), which maps to9q22, and by positional cloning identified the TRPM6 gene as the site ofcausative mutations. Walder et al. (2002) found that the complete cDNAsequence of TRPM6 contains 8,429 nucleotides, including an open readingframe of 6,069 nucleotides. The predicted TRPM6 protein contains 2,022amino acids, has a calculated molecular mass of roughly 234 kD, andcontains a predicted ion channel domain and a protein kinase domain.Northern blot analysis detected an 8.5-kb transcript abundantlyexpressed in kidney and colon. By in situ hybridization to various humantissues, Schlingmann et al. (2002) observed TRPM6 mRNA in colonepithelial cells, duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Schlingmann et al.(2002) studied 5 families (2 Turkish, 1 Swedish, 1 Israeli, and 1Albanian) with typical HSH and discovered 7 mutations in the TRPM6 gene;the Swedish and Israeli families were nonconsanguineous and the affectedchildren were compound heterozygotes for TRPM6 mutations. The age atonset of symptoms varied from 3 weeks to 4 months. Neurologic symptomsincluded tetany, muscle spasms, and seizures due to hypomagnesemichypocalcemia. Walder et al. (2002) identified mutations in the TRPM6gene in 7 families:3 Bedouin Arab families from Israel, 1 Arab familyfrom Greece, a family in Germany, and 2 additional Arab families fromIsrael. This was the first case of a human disorder attributed tomutation in a channel kinase.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Walder, R. Y.; Landau, D.; Meyer, P.; Shalev, H.; Tsolia, M.;Borochowitz, Z.; Boettger, M. B.; Beck, G. E.; Englehardt, R. K.; Carmi,R.; Sheffield, V. C.: Mutation of TRPM6 causes familial hypomagnesemiawith secondary hypocalcemia. Nature Genet. 31:171-174, 2002; and

Schlingmann, K. P.; Weber, S.; Peters, M.; Nejsum, L. N.; Vitzthum, H.;Klingel, K.; Kratz, M.; Haddad, E.; Ristoff, E.; Dinour, D.; Syrrou, M.;Nielsen, S.; Sassen, M.; Waldegger, S.; S.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRPM6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607009, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily v,member 1 (TRPV1, Accession NP_(—)542436.1) is another GAM130 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TRPV1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14336, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542436.1), a gene which functions as a receptor for capsaicin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 has been established by previous studies. Chuanget al. (2001) demonstrated that bradykinin-or NGF-mediated potentiationof thermal sensitivity in vivo requires expression of VR1, aheat-activated ion channel on sensory neurons. Diminution of plasmamembrane phosphatidylinositol-4,5,bisphosphate levels through antibodysequestration or PLC-mediated hydrolysis mimics the potentiating effectsof bradykinin or NGF at the cellular level. Moreover, recruitment ofPLC-gamma (OMIM Ref. No. 172420) to TRK-alpha (OMIM Ref. No. 191315) isessential for NGF-mediated potentiation of channel activity, andbiochemical studies suggested that VR1 associates with this complex.Chuang et al. (2001) concluded that their studies delineate abiochemical mechanism through which bradykinin and NGF producehypersensitivity and might explain how the activation of PLC signalingsystems regulates other members of the TRP channel family.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of TRPV1.Caterina et al. (2000) generated mice deficient in VR1 by targeteddisruption. VR1 -/- mice were viable, fertile, and largelyindistinguishable from wildtype littermates. Caterina et al. (2000)demonstrated that sensory neurons from mice lacking VR1 are severelydeficient in their responses to vanilloid compounds, protons, or heatgreater than 43 degrees C. VR1 -/- mice showed normal responses tonoxious mechanical stimuli but exhibited no vanilloid-evoked painbehavior, were impaired in the detection of painful heat, and showedlittle thermal hypersensitivity in the setting of inflammation. Thus,Caterina et al. (2000) concluded that VR1 is essential for selectivemodalities of pain sensation and for tissue injury-induced thermalhyperalgesia.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for TRPV1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chuang, H.; Prescott, E. D.; Kong, H.; Shields, S.; Jordt, S.-E.;Basbaum, A. I.; Chao, M. V.; Julius, D.: Bradykinin and nerve growthfactor release the capsaicin receptor from PtdIns(4,5)P2-mediatedinhibition. Nature 411:957-962, 2001; and

Caterina, M. J.; Leffler, A.; Malmberg, A. B.; Martin, W. J.; Trafton,J.; Petersen- Zeltz, K. R.; Koltzenburg, M.; Basbaum, A. I.; Julius, D.:Impaired nociception and pain sensation in m.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRPV1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602076, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily v,member 1 (TRPV1, Accession NP_(—)542437.1) is another GAM130 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TRPV1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14336, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542437.1), a gene which functions as a receptor for capsaicin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 has been established by previous studies. Chuanget al. (2001) demonstrated that bradykinin-or NGF-mediated potentiationof thermal sensitivity in vivo requires expression of VR1, aheat-activated ion channel on sensory neurons. Diminution of plasmamembrane phosphatidylinositol-4,5,bisphosphate levels through antibodysequestration or PLC-mediated hydrolysis mimics the potentiating effectsof bradykinin or NGF at the cellular level. Moreover, recruitment ofPLC-gamma (OMIM Ref. No. 172420) to TRK-alpha (OMIM Ref. No. 191315) isessential for NGF-mediated potentiation of channel activity, andbiochemical studies suggested that VR1 associates with this complex.Chuang et al. (2001) concluded that their studies delineate abiochemical mechanism through which bradykinin and NGF producehypersensitivity and might explain how the activation of PLC signalingsystems regulates other members of the TRP channel family.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of TRPV1.Caterina et al. (2000) generated mice deficient in VR1 by targeteddisruption. VR1 -/- mice were viable, fertile, and largelyindistinguishable from wildtype littermates. Caterina et al. (2000)demonstrated that sensory neurons from mice lacking VR1 are severelydeficient in their responses to vanilloid compounds, protons, or heatgreater than 43 degrees C. VR1 -/- mice showed normal responses tonoxious mechanical stimuli but exhibited no vanilloid-evoked painbehavior, were impaired in the detection of painful heat, and showedlittle thermal hypersensitivity in the setting of inflammation. Thus,Caterina et al. (2000) concluded that VR1 is essential for selectivemodalities of pain sensation and for tissue injury-induced thermalhyperalgesia.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for TRPV1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chuang, H.; Prescott, E. D.; Kong, H.; Shields, S.; Jordt, S.-E.;Basbaum, A. I.; Chao, M. V.; Julius, D.: Bradykinin and nerve growthfactor release the capsaicin receptor from PtdIns(4,5)P2-mediatedinhibition. Nature 411:957-962, 2001; and

Caterina, M. J.; Leffler, A.; Malmberg, A. B.; Martin, W. J.; Trafton,J.; Petersen- Zeltz, K. R.; Koltzenburg, M.; Basbaum, A. I.; Julius, D.:Impaired nociception and pain sensation in m.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRPV1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602076, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily v,member 1 (TRPV1, Accession NP_(—)061197.3) is another GAM130 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TRPV1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14336, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)061197.3), a gene which functions as a receptor for capsaicin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 has been established by previous studies. Chuanget al. (2001) demonstrated that bradykinin-or NGF-mediated potentiationof thermal sensitivity in vivo requires expression of VR1, aheat-activated ion channel on sensory neurons. Diminution of plasmamembrane phosphatidylinositol-4,5,bisphosphate levels through antibodysequestration or PLC-mediated hydrolysis mimics the potentiating effectsof bradykinin or NGF at the cellular level. Moreover, recruitment ofPLC-gamma (OMIM Ref. No. 172420) to TRK-alpha (OMIM Ref. No. 191315) isessential for NGF-mediated potentiation of channel activity, andbiochemical studies suggested that VR1 associates with this complex.Chuang et al. (2001) concluded that their studies delineate abiochemical mechanism through which bradykinin and NGF producehypersensitivity and might explain how the activation of PLC signalingsystems regulates other members of the TRP channel family.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of TRPV1.Caterina et al. (2000) generated mice deficient in VR1 by targeteddisruption. VR1 -/- mice were viable, fertile, and largelyindistinguishable from wildtype littermates. Caterina et al. (2000)demonstrated that sensory neurons from mice lacking VR1 are severelydeficient in their responses to vanilloid compounds, protons, or heatgreater than 43 degrees C. VR1 -/- mice showed normal responses tonoxious mechanical stimuli but exhibited no vanilloid-evoked painbehavior, were impaired in the detection of painful heat, and showedlittle thermal hypersensitivity in the setting of inflammation. Thus,Caterina et al. (2000) concluded that VR1 is essential for selectivemodalities of pain sensation and for tissue injury-induced thermalhyperalgesia.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for TRPV1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chuang, H.; Prescott, E. D.; Kong, H.; Shields, S.; Jordt, S.-E.;Basbaum, A. I.; Chao, M. V.; Julius, D.: Bradykinin and nerve growthfactor release the capsaicin receptor from PtdIns(4,5)P2-mediatedinhibition. Nature 411:957-962, 2001; and

Caterina, M. J.; Leffler, A.; Malmberg, A. B.; Martin, W. J.; Trafton,J.; Petersen- Zeltz, K. R.; Koltzenburg, M.; Basbaum, A. I.; Julius, D.:Impaired nociception and pain sensation in m.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRPV1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602076, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily v,member 1 (TRPV1, Accession NP_(—)542435.1) is another GAM130 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TRPV1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14336, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542435.1), a gene which functions as a receptor for capsaicin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 has been established by previous studies. Chuanget al. (2001) demonstrated that bradykinin-or NGF-mediated potentiationof thermal sensitivity in vivo requires expression of VR1, aheat-activated ion channel on sensory neurons. Diminution of plasmamembrane phosphatidylinositol-4,5,bisphosphate levels through antibodysequestration or PLC-mediated hydrolysis mimics the potentiating effectsof bradykinin or NGF at the cellular level. Moreover, recruitment ofPLC-gamma (OMIM Ref. No. 172420) to TRK-alpha (OMIM Ref. No. 191315) isessential for NGF-mediated potentiation of channel activity, andbiochemical studies suggested that VR1 associates with this complex.Chuang et al. (2001) concluded that their studies delineate abiochemical mechanism through which bradykinin and NGF producehypersensitivity and might explain how the activation of PLC signalingsystems regulates other members of the TRP channel family.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of TRPV1.Caterina et al. (2000) generated mice deficient in VR1 by targeteddisruption. VR1 -/- mice were viable, fertile, and largelyindistinguishable from wildtype littermates. Caterina et al. (2000)demonstrated that sensory neurons from mice lacking VR1 are severelydeficient in their responses to vanilloid compounds, protons, or heatgreater than 43 degrees C. VR1 -/- mice showed normal responses tonoxious mechanical stimuli but exhibited no vanilloid-evoked painbehavior, were impaired in the detection of painful heat, and showedlittle thermal hypersensitivity in the setting of inflammation. Thus,Caterina et al. (2000) concluded that VR1 is essential for selectivemodalities of pain sensation and for tissue injury-induced thermalhyperalgesia.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for TRPV1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chuang, H.; Prescott, E. D.; Kong, H.; Shields, S.; Jordt, S.-E.;Basbaum, A. I.; Chao, M. V.; Julius, D.: Bradykinin and nerve growthfactor release the capsaicin receptor from PtdIns(4,5)P2-mediatedinhibition. Nature 411:957-962, 2001; and

Caterina, M. J.; Leffler, A.; Malmberg, A. B.; Martin, W. J.; Trafton,J.; Petersen- Zeltz, K. R.; Koltzenburg, M.; Basbaum, A. I.; Julius, D.:Impaired nociception and pain sensation in m.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRPV1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602076, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. TU12B1-TY (Accession NP_(—)057659.1) is another GAM130 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTU12B1-TY, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TU12B1-TY BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18545, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of TU12B1-TY(Accession NP_(—)057659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TU12B1-TY.

Ubiquitin protein ligase e3a (human papilloma virus e6-associatedprotein, angelman syndrome) (UBE3A, Accession NP_(—)570853.1) is anotherGAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBE3A BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by UBE3A, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof UBE3A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11737, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin proteinligase e3a (human papilloma virus e6-associated protein, angelmansyndrome) (UBE3A, Accession NP_(—)570853.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UBE3A.

Ubiquitin protein ligase e3a (human papilloma virus e6-associatedprotein, angelman syndrome) (UBE3A, Accession NP_(—)000453.2) is anotherGAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBE3A BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by UBE3A, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof UBE3A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11737, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin proteinligase e3a (human papilloma virus e6-associated protein, angelmansyndrome) (UBE3A, Accession NP_(—)000453.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UBE3A.

Ubiquitin protein ligase e3a (human papilloma virus e6-associatedprotein, angelman syndrome) (UBE3A, Accession NP_(—)570854.1) is anotherGAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBE3A BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by UBE3A, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof UBE3A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11737, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin proteinligase e3a (human papilloma virus e6-associated protein, angelmansyndrome) (UBE3A, Accession NP_(—)570854.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UBE3A.

VIK (Accession NP_(—)612503.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VIK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byVIK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VIK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1104, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of VIK (AccessionNP_(—)612503.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VIK.

Vesicle transport through interaction with t-snares homolog 1a (yeast)(VTI1A, Accession NP_(—)660207.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VTI1A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VTI1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VTI1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1804, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Vesicle transportthrough interaction with t-snares homolog 1a (yeast) (VTI1A, AccessionNP_(—)660207.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VTI1A.

Zinc finger protein 253 (ZNF253, Accession NP_(—)066385.1) is anotherGAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF253 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF253, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF253BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6640, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 253 (ZNF253, Accession NP_(—)066385.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF253.

Zinc finger protein 273 (ZNF273, Accession XP_(—)088082.1) is anotherGAM130 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF273 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF273, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF273BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16028, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM130 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 273 (ZNF273, Accession XP_(—)088082.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM130 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF273.

ZNF432 (Accession NP_(—)055465.1) is another GAM130 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF432 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF432,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF432 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4119, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM130 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:331.

Another function of GAM130 is therefore inhibition of ZNF432 (AccessionNP_(—)055465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM130 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF432.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 131 (GAM131), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM131 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM131 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM131 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM131 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM131 gene encodes a GAM131 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM131 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM131 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:170, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM131 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM131 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM131 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM131 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM131 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:170, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM131folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM131 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM131 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM131 RNA is designated SEQID:313, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM131 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM131 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM131 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM131 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM131target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM131 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM131 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM131 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM131 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM131 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM131 target RNA into GAM131 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM131 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM131 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM131 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM131 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM131 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM131 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM131 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM131 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM131 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM131 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

ASK (Accession NM_(—)006716.1) is a GAM131 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ASK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASK, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ASK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7247, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM131 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:313.

A function of GAM131 is therefore inhibition of ASK (AccessionNM_(—)006716.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM131 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ASK.

Atpase, class i, type 8b, member 2 (ATP8B2, Accession XM_(—)290875.1) isanother GAM131 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP8B2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ATP8B2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofATP8B2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13187, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM131 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:313.

Another function of GAM131 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, class i,type 8b, member 2 (ATP8B2, Accession XM_(—)290875.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM131 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP8B2.

LGP1 (Accession NM_(—)032484.2) is another GAM131 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LGP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LGP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LGP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18541, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM131 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:313.

Another function of GAM131 is therefore inhibition of LGP1 (AccessionNM_(—)032484.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM131 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LGP1.

LHX6 (Accession NM_(—)014368.1) is another GAM131 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LHX6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LHX6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LHX6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7257, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM131 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:313.

Another function of GAM131 is therefore inhibition of LHX6 (AccessionNM_(—)014368.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM131 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LHX6.

LOC143162 (Accession) is another GAM131 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC143162 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC143162, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC143162 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:7765, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM131 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:313.

Another function of GAM131 is therefore inhibition of LOC143162(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM131 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC143162.

LOC145123 (Accession) is another GAM131 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC145123 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC145123, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC145123 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15702, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM131 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:313.

Another function of GAM131 is therefore inhibition of LOC145123(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM131 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC145123.

LOC146990 (Accession XM_(—)097149.2) is another GAM131 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146990 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146990, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146990 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM131 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:313.

Another function of GAM131 is therefore inhibition of LOC146990(Accession XM_(—)097149.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM131 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146990.

Prothymosin, alpha (gene sequence 28) (PTMA, Accession NM_(—)002823.2)is another GAM131 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTMABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PTMA, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPTMA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19917, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM131 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:313.

Another function of GAM131 is therefore inhibition of Prothymosin, alpha(gene sequence 28) (PTMA, Accession NM_(—)002823.2), a gene which maymediate immune function by conferring resistance to certainopportunistic infections. Accordingly, utilities of GAM131 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTMA.

The function of PTMA has been established by previous studies. Thethymus gland produces several hormones or hormone-like substances whichare derived from a polypeptide precursor containing (in the rat) 113amino acids and known as prothymosin-alpha. A peptide containing 28amino acid residues, named thymosin-alpha-1, was originally isolatedfrom calf thymosin fraction 5 and shown to restore various aspects ofimmune function in several in vitro and in vivo test systems.Thymosin-alpha-1 was subsequently isolated from a similar fraction fromhuman thymosin and reported to have the same amino acid sequence asbovine thymosin-alpha-1. Haritos et al. (1984) isolated from fresh ratthymus a larger polypeptide named prothymosin-alpha, which contains thethymosin-alpha-1 sequence at its NH2 terminus. Prothymosin-alpha hasalso been isolated from human thymus. Goodall et al. (1986) constructeda cDNA library from human spleen mRNA and screened for clones containingcDNAs coding for prothymosin-alpha. Eschenfeldt and Berger (1986)identified cDNA clones for human prothymosin-alpha in cDNA librariesfrom staphylococcal endotoxin A-stimulated normal human lymphocytes. Theencoded protein was found to be highly acidic (54 residues out of 111)and shared over 90% sequence homology with rat prothymosin-alpha. Thepeptide hormone thymosin-alpha-1 appeared at positions 2-29 of theprothymosin-alpha amino acid sequence. Manrow et al. (1992) concludedthat of the 6 members of the prothymosin-alpha gene family that havebeen cloned and sequenced, only one is functional. Szabo et al. (1993)isolated a genomic clone encoding PTMA and subcloned and sequenced the5-prime regulatory region. They used the 5-prime flanking cloned probeto localize the prothymosin gene to human chromosome 2 by Southernanalysis of somatic cell hybrids.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Haritos, A. A.; Goodall, G. J.; Horecker, B. L.: Prothymosin alpha:isolation and properties of the major immunoreactive form of thymosinalpha-1 in rat thymus. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 81:1008-1011, 1984; and

Manrow, R. E.; Leone, A.; Krug, M. S.; Eschenfeldt, W. H.; Berger, S.L.: The human prothymosin alpha gene family contains several processedpseudogenes lacking deleterious lesions. Ge.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PTMA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 188390, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transforming growth factor, alpha (TGFA, AccessionNM_(—)003236.1) is another GAM131 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TGFA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TGFA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TGFA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3907, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM131 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:313.

Another function of GAM131 is therefore inhibition of Transforminggrowth factor, alpha (TGFA, Accession NM_(—)003236.1), a gene which isable to bind to the egf receptor and to act synergistically with tgfbeta to promote anchorage- independent cell proliferation in soft agar.Accordingly, utilities of GAM131 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGFA.

The function of TGFA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 132 (GAM132), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM132 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM132 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM132 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM132 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM132 gene encodes a GAM132 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM132 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM132 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:114, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM132 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM132 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM132 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM132 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM132 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:114, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM132folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM132 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM132 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM132 RNA is designated SEQID:369, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM132 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM132 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM132 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM132 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM132target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM132 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM132 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM132 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM132 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM132 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM132 target RNA into GAM132 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM132 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM132 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM132 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM132 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM132 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM132 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM132 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM132 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM132 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM132 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Chloride intracellular channel 5 (CLIC5, Accession NM_(—)016929.1) is aGAM132 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLIC5 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CLIC5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLIC5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17752, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM132 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:369.

A function of GAM132 is therefore inhibition of Chloride intracellularchannel 5 (CLIC5, Accession NM_(—)016929.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM132 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CLIC5.

FLJ10377 (Accession NM_(—)018077.1) is another GAM132 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10377 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10377,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10377 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:929, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM132 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:369.

Another function of GAM132 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10377(Accession NM_(—)018077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM132 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10377.

Paired box gene 2 (PAX2, Accession NM_(—)003987.1) is another GAM132target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAX2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PAX2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PAX2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16012, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM132 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:369.

Another function of GAM132 is therefore inhibition of Paired box gene 2(PAX2, Accession NM_(—)003987.1), a gene which involves in kidney celldifferentiation and therefore is associated with Renal-colobomasyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM132 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Renal-coloboma syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAX2.

The function of PAX2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Swi/snf related, matrixassociated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily e, member1 (SMARCE1, Accession NM_(—)003079.3) is another GAM132 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SMARCE1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SMARCE1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMARCE1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3854, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM132 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:369.

Another function of GAM132 is therefore inhibition of Swi/snf related,matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily e,member 1 (SMARCE1, Accession NM_(—)003079.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM132 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SMARCE1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 133 (GAM133), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM133 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM133 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM133 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM133 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM133 gene encodes a GAM133 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM133 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM133 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:88, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:88 is located at position 148414074 relative tochromosome 3.

GAM133 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM133 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM133 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM133 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM133 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:88, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM133folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM133 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA is designated SEQID:211, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM133 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM133 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM133target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM133 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM133 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM133 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM133 target RNA into GAM133 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM133 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM133 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM133 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM133 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM133 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM133 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM133 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM133 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Afg3 atpase family gene 3-like 1 (yeast) (AFG3L1, AccessionNP_(—)001123.1) is a GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.AFG3L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AFG3L1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AFG3L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18205, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:211.

A function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Afg3 atpase family gene3-like 1 (yeast) (AFG3L1, Accession NP_(—)001123.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AFG3L1.

ARPP-21 (Accession NP_(—)057384.1) is another GAM133 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARPP-21 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARPP-21,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARPP-21 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of ARPP-21 (AccessionNP_(—)057384.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARPP-21.

Bcl2-like 2 (BCL2L2, Accession NP_(—)004041.1) is another GAM133 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCL2L2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBCL2L2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCL2L2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19697, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Bcl2-like 2(BCL2L2, Accession NP_(—)004041.1), a gene which promotes cell survival.Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BCL2L2.

The function of BCL2L2 has been established by previous studies. Gibsonet al. (1996) used degenerate PCR to clone a novel BCL2 homolog whichthey denoted BCLW. The gene encodes a 193-amino acid polypeptide. Gibsonet al. (1996) also isolated the mouse BCLW gene; its amino acid sequenceis 99% identical to that of the human gene. Mouse BCLW is expressed as a3.7-kb mRNA in a variety of tissues, with highest expression in brain,colon, and salivary gland. In mouse hematopoietic cell lines, BCLW isexpressed in myeloid cells and to a lesser extent in lymphoid cells.Like BCL2, expressed BCLW promotes cell survival under a variety ofcytotoxic conditions. Gibson et al. (1996) used fluorescence in situhybridization to map the BCLW gene to human chromosome 14q11.2-q12.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of BCL2L2.To identify genes required for mammalian spermatogenesis, Ross et al.(1998) screened lines of mutant mice created using a retroviralgene-trap system for male infertility. Homozygous ROSA41 male miceexhibited sterility associated with progressive testicular degeneration.Germ cell defects were first observed at 19 days postnatal.Spermatogenesis was blocked during late spermiogenesis in young adults.Gradual depletion of all stages of germ cells resulted in aSertoli-cell-only phenotype by approximately 6 months of age.Subsequently, almost all Sertoli cells were lost from the seminiferoustubules, and the Leydig cell population was reduced. Molecular analysisindicated that the gene mutated in these mice is BCLW, adeath-protecting member of the Bcl2 family. The mutant allele of Bclw inROSA41 did not produce a Bclw polypeptide. Expression of Bclw in thetestis appeared to be restricted to elongating spermatids and Sertolicells.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for BCL2L2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gibson, L.; Holmgreen, S. P.; Huang, D. C. S.; Bernard, O.; Copeland, N.G.; Jenkins, N. A.; Sutherland, G. R.; Baker, E.; Adams, J. M.; Cory,S.: bcl-w, a novel member of the bcl-2 family, promotes cell survival.Oncogene 13:665- 675, 1996; and

Ross, A. J.; Waymire, K. G.; Moss, J. E.; Parlow, A. F.; Skinner, M. K.;Russell, L. D.; MacGregor, G. R.: Testicular degeneration inBclw-deficient mice. Nature Genet. 18:251-256, 199.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BCL2L2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601931, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chromosome 5 open reading frame 7 (C5orf7, AccessionNP_(—)057688.1) is another GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C5orf7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C5orf7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of C5orf7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10526, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 7 (C5orf7, Accession NP_(—)057688.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf7.

CD109 (Accession NP_(—)598000.1) is another GAM133 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CD109 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CD109,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD109 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15628, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of CD109 (AccessionNP_(—)598000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CD109.

Cd72 antigen (CD72, Accession NP_(—)001773.1) is another GAM133 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD72 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCD72, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD72 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Cd72 antigen(CD72, Accession NP_(—)001773.1), a gene which may be involved insignals for B-cell proliferation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM133include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CD72.

The function of CD72 has been established by previous studies. By meansof monoclonal antibodies, Von Hoegen et al. (1991) demonstrated identityof CD72 to the human homolog of mouse Lyb2 and localized the gene to theshort arm of human chromosome 9 by study of mouse/human somatic cellhybrids. The mouse Lyb2 gene had previously been mapped to chromosome 4.Expression of Lyb2 is restricted to B-lineage cells and is turned off inantibody-secreting plasma cells in both mice and humans. The protein maybe involved in signals for B-cell proliferation. In a review of immuneinhibitory receptors, Ravetch and Lanier (2000) pointed out thatautoimmune disorders may result from the disruption of inhibitoryreceptors, particularly in their conserved intracellular immunoreceptortyrosine-based inhibitory motifs (ITIMs). ITIMs are sites foralternative phosphorylation, typically by a Src kinase, anddephosphorylation, either by the tyrosine phosphatase SHP1 (OMIM Ref.No. 176883) or the inositol phosphatase SHIP (OMIM Ref. No. 601582),transducing signals to distinct pathways. B cells from CD72-deficientmice are hyperresponsive to lipopolysaccharide stimulation and B cellreceptor aggregation

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CD72.Using a mouse model, Kumanogoh et al. (2000) determined that the CD100(SEMA4D; 601866) receptor plexin B1 (PLXNB1; 601053) is not detectablein lymphocytes, and that in the immune system, CD72 appears to be thereceptor for CD100.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CD72 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Von Hoegen, I.; Hsieh, C.-L.; Scharting, R.; Francke, U.; Parnes, J. R.:Identity of human Lyb-2 and CD72 and localization of the gene tochromosome 9. Europ. J. Immun. 21:1425-1431, 1991; and

Ravetch, J. V.; Lanier, L. L.: Immune inhibitory receptors. Science290:84-89, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CD72 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 107272, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CGI-69 (Accession NP_(—)057100.1) is another GAM133 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CGI-69 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCGI-69, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-69 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11572, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of CGI-69 (AccessionNP_(—)057100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-69.

CYP24A1 (Accession NP_(—)000773.1) is another GAM133 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP24A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP24A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP24A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6890, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of CYP24A1 (AccessionNP_(—)000773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP24A1.

DKFZp434F1719 (Accession NP_(—)115624.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434F1719 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434F1719, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434F1719 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11319, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434F1719(Accession NP_(—)115624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434F1719.

DKFZp667M2411 (Accession XP_(—)290795.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667M2411 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667M2411, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667M2411 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10447, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667M2411(Accession XP_(—)290795.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667M2411.

DKFZp761H2121 (Accession NP_(—)612212.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761H2121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761H2121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761H2121 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9664, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761H2121(Accession NP_(—)612212.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761H2121.

DKFZp761L1417 (Accession NP_(—)690877.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761L1417 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761L1417, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761L1417 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2227, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761L1417(Accession NP_(—)690877.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761L1417.

Epiregulin (EREG, Accession NP_(—)001423.1) is another GAM133 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EREG BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byEREG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EREG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11651, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Epiregulin (EREG,Accession NP_(—)001423.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EREG.

EXO70 (Accession NP_(—)056034.1) is another GAM133 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EXO70 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EXO70,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EXO70 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4489, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of EXO70 (AccessionNP_(—)056034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EXO70.

Fat tumor suppressor homolog 2 (drosophila) (FAT2, AccessionNP_(—)001438.1) is another GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FAT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FAT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FAT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12813, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Fat tumorsuppressor homolog 2 (drosophila) (FAT2, Accession NP_(—)001438.1), agene which could function as a cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FAT2.

The function of FAT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM99.1. Fk506 binding proteinlike (FKBPL, Accession NP_(—)071393.2) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FKBPL BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FKBPL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FKBPL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12297, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Fk506 bindingprotein like (FKBPL, Accession NP_(—)071393.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM133 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FKBPL.

FLJ10120 (Accession NP_(—)060471.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10120 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10120,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10120 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10447, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10120(Accession NP_(—)060471.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10120.

FLJ10159 (Accession NP_(—)060483.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10159 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10159,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10159 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2393, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10159(Accession NP_(—)060483.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10159.

FLJ12541 (Accession NP_(—)071764.2) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12541 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12541,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12541 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2066, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12541(Accession NP_(—)071764.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12541.

FLJ12644 (Accession NP_(—)075562.2) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12644 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12644,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12644 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7228, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12644(Accession NP_(—)075562.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12644.

FLJ12750 (Accession NP_(—)078943.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12750 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12750,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12750 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3004, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12750(Accession NP_(—)078943.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12750.

FLJ20281 (Accession NP_(—)060212.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20281 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ20281, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20281BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5478, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20281(Accession NP_(—)060212.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20281.

FLJ20716 (Accession NP_(—)060408.2) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20716 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20716,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20716 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13390, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20716(Accession NP_(—)060408.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20716.

FLJ21673 (Accession NP_(—)112160.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21673 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21673,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21673 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18661, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21673(Accession NP_(—)112160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21673.

FLJ25067 (Accession NP_(—)689717.2) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25067 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25067,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25067 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8347, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25067(Accession NP_(—)689717.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25067.

FLJ31166 (Accession NP_(—)694567.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31166 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31166,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31166 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2122, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31166(Accession NP_(—)694567.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31166.

FLJ32069 (Accession NP_(—)694578.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32069 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32069,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32069 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7828, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32069(Accession NP_(—)694578.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32069.

FLJ32919 (Accession NP_(—)653189.2) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32919 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32919,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32919 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1007, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32919(Accession NP_(—)653189.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32919.

Fucosyltransferase 1 (galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombayphenotype included) (FUT1, Accession NP_(—)000139.1) is another GAM133target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FUT1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FUT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Fucosyltransferase1 (galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombay phenotype included)(FUT1, Accession NP_(—)000139.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FUT1.

Udp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 10 (galnac-t10) (GALNT10, AccessionNP_(—)060010.2) is another GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GALNT10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GALNT10, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GALNT10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16339,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 10 (galnac-t10) (GALNT10, AccessionNP_(—)060010.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GALNT10.

Guanine nucleotide binding protein (g protein), gamma 11 (GNG11,Accession NP_(—)004117.1) is another GAM133 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNG11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNG11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNG11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1974, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Guanine nucleotidebinding protein (g protein), gamma 11 (GNG11, Accession NP_(—)004117.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GNG11.

HEMK (Accession NP_(—)057257.1) is another GAM133 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HEMK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HEMK, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HEMK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2688, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of HEMK (AccessionNP_(—)057257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HEMK.

Homeo box c8 (HOXC8, Accession NP_(—)073149.1) is another GAM133 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HOXC8 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHOXC8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXC8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15450, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box c8(HOXC8, Accession NP_(—)073149.1), a gene which is part of adevelopmental regulatory system . Accordingly, utilities of GAM133include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HOXC8.

The function of HOXC8 has been established by previous studies. reviewedby Acampora et al. (1989), the homeo box region 3, which maps to12q12-q13, contains at least 7 homeo boxes in 160 kb of DNA. HOX3A ishomologous to mouse Hox-3.1; HOX3B to mouse Hox-3.2; HOX3C to mouseHox-6.1, and HOX3D to mouse Hox-6.2. The order of genes, from 5-prime to3-prime, is HOX3G, HOX3F, HOX3B, HOX3A, HOX3C, HOX3D, HOX3E (Acampora etal., 1989). Masuda et al. (1991) mapped the feline equivalent tochromosome B4, which shares syntenic homology with human chromosome 12and mouse chromosome 15. This gene is also called HOXC8; see HOXC9 (OMIMRef. No. 142971). Yueh et al. (1998) showed that overexpression of aHoxc8 transgene causes cartilage defects whose severity depends ontransgene dosage. The abnormal cartilage is characterized by anaccumulation of proliferating chondrocytes and reduced maturation. SinceHoxc8 is normally expressed in chondrocytes, these results suggestedthat Hoxc8 continues to regulate skeletal development well beyondpattern formation in a tissue-specific manner, presumably by controllingthe progression of cells along the chondrocyte differentiation pathway.They found that Hoxd4 and Hoxc8 appear to act on chondrocytedifferentiation in a similar manner. The protein sequences of the 2share 67% identity within the homeodomain and 50% in the hexapeptidemotif but little similarity in the remaining 70% of the molecules. Isl1,which shares no significant sequence similarities with Hoxc8 or Hoxd4,is not associated with abnormalities of skeletal development, implyingthat the cartilage abnormalities are specifically induced by HOX genes.The capacity of the HOX genes to regulate cartilage differentiationsuggests that they may be involved in human chondrodysplasias or othercartilage disorders.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Masuda, R.; Yuhki, N.; O'Brien, S. J.: Molecular cloning, chromosomalassignment, and nucleotide sequence of the feline homeobox HOX3A.Genomics 11:1007-1013, 1991; and

Rabin, M.; Ferguson-Smith, A.; Hart, C. P.; Ruddle, F. H.: Cognatehomeo-box loci mapped on homologous human and mouse chromosomes. Proc.Nat. Acad. Sci. 83:9104-9108, 1986.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HOXC8 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 142970, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interferon regulatory factor 7 (IRF7, AccessionNP_(—)004021.1) is another GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IRF7 BINDING SITE1 and IRF7 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byIRF7, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IRF7 BINDING SITE1 andIRF7 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2970 and SEQ ID:19298respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Interferonregulatory factor 7 (IRF7, Accession NP_(—)004021.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IRF7.

KIAA0090 (Accession NP_(—)055862.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0090 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0090,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0090 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0090(Accession NP_(—)055862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0090.

KIAA0931 (Accession XP_(—)041191.2) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0931 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0931,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0931 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11269, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0931(Accession XP_(—)041191.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0931.

KIAA1600 (Accession XP_(—)049351.2) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1600 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1600,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1600 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6810, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1600(Accession XP_(—)049351.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1600.

LNK (Accession NP_(—)005466.1) is another GAM133 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LNK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LNK, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LNK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15247, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LNK (AccessionNP_(—)005466.1), a gene which links T-cell receptor activation signal tophospholipase c-gamma-1, grb-2 and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (bysimilarity). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LNK.

The function of LNK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. LOC130813 (AccessionXP_(—)065904.1) is another GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LOC130813 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC130813, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC130813 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11094,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC130813(Accession XP_(—)065904.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130813.

LOC147080 (Accession XP_(—)097182.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147080 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147080, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147080 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18953, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC147080(Accession XP_(—)097182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147080.

LOC150157 (Accession XP_(—)097823.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150157 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150157, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150157 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13132, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC150157(Accession XP_(—)097823.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150157.

LOC151178 (Accession XP_(—)087117.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151178 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151178, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151178 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1582, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC151178(Accession XP_(—)087117.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151178.

LOC152098 (Accession XP_(—)087384.2) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152098 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152098, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152098 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16013, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC152098(Accession XP_(—)087384.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152098.

LOC152286 (Accession XP_(—)098188.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152286 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152286, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152286 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17068, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC152286(Accession XP_(—)098188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152286.

LOC153811 (Accession XP_(—)087779.2) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153811 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153811, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153811 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6064, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC153811(Accession XP_(—)087779.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153811.

LOC200030 (Accession XP_(—)086515.7) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200030 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200030, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200030 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19333, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC200030(Accession XP_(—)086515.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200030.

LOC200205 (Accession XP_(—)114152.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200205 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200205, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200205 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14264, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC200205(Accession XP_(—)114152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200205.

LOC200609 (Accession XP_(—)117256.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200609 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200609, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200609 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19040, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC200609(Accession XP_(—)117256.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200609.

LOC220739 (Accession XP_(—)167548.3) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220739 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220739, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220739 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13763, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC220739(Accession XP_(—)167548.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220739.

LOC223082 (Accession NP_(—)667339.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC223082 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC223082, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC223082 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:880, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC223082(Accession NP_(—)667339.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC223082.

LOC283778 (Accession XP_(—)211199.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283778 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283778, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283778 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC283778(Accession XP_(—)211199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283778.

LOC283834 (Accession XP_(—)211225.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283834 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283834, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283834 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16248, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC283834(Accession XP_(—)211225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283834.

LOC284080 (Accession XP_(—)211322.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284080 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284080, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284080 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC284080(Accession XP_(—)211322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284080.

LOC284410 (Accession XP_(—)211449.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284410 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284410, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284410 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2956, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC284410(Accession XP_(—)211449.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284410.

LOC284431 (Accession XP_(—)209201.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284431 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284431, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284431 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC284431(Accession XP_(—)209201.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284431.

LOC284642 (Accession XP_(—)208231.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284642 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284642, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284642 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3697, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC284642(Accession XP_(—)208231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284642.

LOC284803 (Accession XP_(—)211642.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284803 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284803, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284803 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13866, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC284803(Accession XP_(—)211642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284803.

LOC284834 (Accession XP_(—)209378.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284834 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284834, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284834 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11970, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC284834(Accession XP_(—)209378.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284834.

LOC284857 (Accession XP_(—)211671.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284857 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284857, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284857 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8371, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC284857(Accession XP_(—)211671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284857.

LOC285419 (Accession XP_(—)211890.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285419 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285419, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285419 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10677, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC285419(Accession XP_(—)211890.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285419.

LOC285717 (Accession XP_(—)211991.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285717 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285717, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285717 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19478, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC285717(Accession XP_(—)211991.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285717.

LOC285827 (Accession XP_(—)212038.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285827 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285827BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC285827, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC285827 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285827 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:13487 and SEQ ID:5696 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC285827(Accession XP_(—)212038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285827.

LOC285827 (Accession XP_(—)212645.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285827 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285827BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC285827, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC285827 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285827 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:13487 and SEQ ID:20006 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC285827(Accession XP_(—)212645.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285827.

LOC286026 (Accession XP_(—)212119.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286026 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286026, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286026 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13488, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC286026(Accession XP_(—)212119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286026.

LOC286126 (Accession XP_(—)212185.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286126 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286126, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286126 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11832, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC286126(Accession XP_(—)212185.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286126.

LOC286299 (Accession XP_(—)212257.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286299 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286299, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286299 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19909, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC286299(Accession XP_(—)212257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286299.

LOC286384 (Accession XP_(—)212305.2) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286384 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286384, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286384 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18912, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC286384(Accession XP_(—)212305.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286384.

LOC340156 (Accession XP_(—)291158.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340156 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340156, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340156 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC340156(Accession XP_(—)291158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340156.

LOC340268 (Accession XP_(—)294634.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340268 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340268, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340268 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8452, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC340268(Accession XP_(—)294634.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340268.

LOC340319 (Accession XP_(—)295216.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340319 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340319, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340319 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17510, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC340319(Accession XP_(—)295216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340319.

LOC349557 (Accession XP_(—)301266.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349557 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349557, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349557 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC349557(Accession XP_(—)301266.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349557.

LOC57228 (Accession NP_(—)065200.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC57228 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57228,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57228 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15721, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC57228(Accession NP_(—)065200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC57228.

LOC90470 (Accession XP_(—)031975.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90470 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90470,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90470 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3057, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LOC90470(Accession XP_(—)031975.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90470.

LUC7A (Accession NP_(—)057508.2) is another GAM133 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LUC7A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LUC7A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LUC7A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of LUC7A (AccessionNP_(—)057508.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LUC7A.

Mannan-binding lectin serine protease 2 (MASP2, AccessionNP_(—)631947.1) is another GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MASP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MASP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MASP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1650, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Mannan-bindinglectin serine protease 2 (MASP2, Accession NP_(—)631947.1), a gene whichbe involved in an antibody-independent pathway that is initiated bybinding of the mannan-binding lectin . Accordingly, utilities of GAM133include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MASP2.

The function of MASP2 has been established by previous studies. Thecomplement system is essential for the operation of the innate andadaptive immune defense. In addition to the classic pathway initiated byantigen-antibody complexes and the alternative pathway initiated bystructures on microbial surfaces, there is an antibody-independentpathway that is initiated by binding of the mannan-binding lectin (MBL;154545), which is structurally related to C1q (see OMIM Ref. No.120550), to carbohydrates. MBL, the plasma levels of which aregenetically determined, activates the complement pathway through themannan-binding lectin serine proteases, or MASPs (see OMIM Ref. No.MASP1; 600521). Using affinity chromatography to purifycarbohydrate-binding plasma proteins, followed by microsequence analysisand by RT-PCR on a liver cDNA library, Thiel et al. (1997) identified acDNA encoding MASP2. MASP2 was expressed as a 52-kD protein underreducing conditions. Sequence analysis predicted that the 686-amino acidMASP2 protein shares 46 to 52% amino acid similarity (taking intoaccount residues of a similar nature as well as identical residues) withC1r (see OMIM Ref. No. 216950), C1s (OMIM Ref. No. 120580), and MASP1;these proteins also share the same domain organization. MASP2 contains a15- amino acid signal peptide, the 3 amino acids essential for theactive center of a serine protease, and calcium-binding residues in theepidermal growth factor (EGF; 131530)-like domain. Unlike MASP1,however, MASP2 has no sites for N-linked glycosylation. Overall, MASP1is most homologous to C1r and MASP2 is most homologous to C1s,supporting the notion that the MBL pathway may antedate the developmentof the specific immune system of vertebrates. Functional analysis showedthat MASP2 activates C4 (see OMIM Ref. No. 120810), a requirement forthe generation of a C3 (OMIM Ref. No. 120700)-converting complex. Byscreening a liver cDNA library, Stover et al. (1999) identified a cDNAencoding a shorter variant of MASP2, which they termed MAP19(MBL-associated plasma protein of 19 kD). The deduced 185-amino acidMAP19 protein retains the signal peptide, the N-terminal CUB (see OMIMRef. No. CUBN; 602997) domain, and the EGF-like domain of full-lengthMASP2, but it has a unique C-terminal sequence (EQSL) and lacks theserine protease catalytic domain. Northern blot analysis revealed higherexpression of the 1.0- kb MAP19 transcript than of the 2.6-kb transcriptencoding the serine protease domain of MASP2. Immunoblot analysisindicated that uncleaved MASP2 is expressed as a 76-kD protein, whilethe A chain has a molecular mass of 52 kD and the B chain has a mass of31 kD. Stover et al. (1999) proposed that MAP19 has a role in modulatingthe activation of complement via the MBL pathway. By biochemicalpurification of a 22-kD protein associated with MASP1 preparations andpeptide sequence analysis, Takahashi et al. (1999) cloned the shortvariant of MASP2, which they termed sMAP (small MBL- associatedprotein). Northern blot and RT-PCR analyses showed that MASP2 isexpressed in the liver and that the short variant is the majortranscript. By FISH, Stover et al. (1999) mapped the MASP2 gene to1p36.3-p36.2. They confirmed this localization by radiation hybridanalysis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Stover, C. M.; Thiel, S.; Thelen, M.; Lynch, N. J.; Vorup-Jensen, T.;Jensenius, J. C.; Schwaeble, W. J.: Two constituents of the initiationcomplex of the mannan- binding lectin activation pathway of complementare encoded by a single structural gene. J. Immun. 162:3481-3490, 1999;and

Stover, C. M.; Schwaeble, W. J.; Lynch, N. J.; Thiel, S.; Speicher, M.R.: Assignment of the gene encoding mannan-binding lectin-associatedserine protease 2 (MASP2) to human chromosom.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MASP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605102, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Mannosyl (alpha-1,3-)-glycoproteinbeta-1,4-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase, isoenzyme a (MGAT4A, AccessionNP_(—)036346.1) is another GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGAT4A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGAT4A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MGAT4A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18765, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Mannosyl(alpha-1,3-)-glycoprotein beta-1,4-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase,isoenzyme a (MGAT4A, Accession NP_(—)036346.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM133 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MGAT4A.

MGC11242 (Accession NP_(—)077296.1) is another GAM133 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC11242 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11242,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11242 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8424, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of MGC11242(Accession NP_(—)077296.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC11242.

MGC2817 (Accession NP_(—)115900.1) is another GAM133 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2817 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2817,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2817 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16603, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of MGC2817 (AccessionNP_(—)115900.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2817.

Neuromedin u (NMU, Accession NP_(—)006672.1) is another GAM133 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NMU BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NMU,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NMU BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14657, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Neuromedin u (NMU,Accession NP_(—)006672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NMU.

Neurotensin receptor 1 (high affinity) (NTSR1, Accession NP_(—)002522.1)is another GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NTSR1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NTSR1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNTSR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2175, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Neurotensinreceptor 1 (high affinity) (NTSR1, Accession NP_(—)002522.1), a genewhich is associated with g proteins that activate aphosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. Accordingly,utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NTSR1.

The function of NTSR1 has been established by previous studies. Thetridecapeptide neurotensin (OMIM Ref. No. 162650) is widely distributedin various regions of the brain and in peripheral tissues. In the brain,neurotensin acts as a neuromodulator, in particular of dopaminetransmission in the nigrostriatal and mesocorticolimbic systems,suggesting its possible implication in dopamine-associated behavioralneurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders. Its various effectsare mediated by specific membrane receptors. Vita et al. (1993) isolateda cDNA encoding a human neurotensin receptor (NTSR1) and showed that itpredicts a 418-amino acid protein that shares 84% homology with the ratprotein. Le et al. (1997) also cloned human NTSR1 cDNA and its genomicDNA. The gene contains 4 exons and spans more than 10 kb. The authorsidentified a highly polymorphic tetranucleotide repeat approximately 3kb from the gene. Southern blot analysis revealed that the NTSR1 gene ispresent in the human genome as a single-copy gene. Le et al. (1997)stated that the neurotensin receptor has 7 transmembrane spanningregions and high homology to other receptors that couple to G proteins.Vincent (1995) reviewed pharmacologic and molecular data suggesting theexistence of other types of functional neurotensin receptors.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Le, F.; Groshan, K.; Zeng, X. P.; Richelson, E.: Characterization of thegenomic structure, promoter region, and a tetranucleotide repeatpolymorphism of the human neurotensin receptor gene. J. Biol. Chem.272:1315-1322, 1997; and

Vincent, J.-P.: Neurotensin receptors: binding properties, transductionpathway, and structure. Cell. Molec. Neurobiol. 15:501-512, 1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NTSR1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 162651, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nuclear mitotic apparatus protein 1 (NUMA1, AccessionNP_(—)006176.1) is another GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NUMA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUMA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NUMA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9820, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear mitoticapparatus protein 1 (NUMA1, Accession NP_(—)006176.1), a gene which isnuclear mitotic apparatus protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM133include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NUMA1.

The function of NUMA1 has been established by previous studies. The NuMAprotein was one of the first to be described as a cell cycle-relatedprotein based on a distinct immunofluorescent staining pattern: ininterphase, NuMA is present throughout the nucleus, and in mitosis, itlocalizes to the spindle apparatus (Lydersen and Pettijohn, 1980). Somepatients with autoimmune disease have antibodies directed against theNuMA protein. The full-length NUMA cDNA (Compton et al., 1992; Yang etal., 1992) predicts a protein with the largest known coiled-coil regionin a protein. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Sparks et al.(1993) demonstrated that the NUMA1 gene is present in single copy andlocated on 11q13. Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is uniquelyassociated with chromosomal translocations that disrupt the geneencoding the retinoic acid receptor, RARA (OMIM Ref. No. 180240). Inmore than 99% of cases, this disruption results in the formation of afusion of the RARA gene with the PML gene (OMIM Ref. No. 102578). Inrare variants of APL, the RARA gene has been found to be fused to 1 of 2other genes, PLZF (OMIM Ref. No. 176797) and NPM (OMIM Ref. No. 164040).Although RARA dysregulation is evidently important in APL, the role ofthe various fusion partners is unclear. Wells et al. (1997)characterized a fourth APL gene fusion, which linked exons encoding theretinoic acid and DNA-binding domains of RARA to 5-prime exons of NUMA1.The NUMA/RARA fusion protein existed in sheet-like nuclear aggregateswith which normal NUMA partly colocalized. In contrast to t(15;17) APL(the usual variety) the intracellular distribution of PML was normal inthese cells. Wells et al. (1997) suggested that interference withretinoid signaling, and not disruption of PML organization, is essentialto the APL phenotype. Their work implicated for the first time anelement of the mitotic apparatus in the molecular pathogenesis of humanmalignancy. The proband of their study was a Caucasian male first seenat 6 months of age for investigation of multiple cutaneous lesions.Despite this unusual clinical presentation, peripheral blood morphologyand cell-surface immunophenotype were typical of APL. Routine analysisof diagnostic bone marrow revealed a clonal cytogenetic abnormality,t(11;17)(q13;q21). The patient was treated with all-trans retinoic acidand achieved complete remission; he remained in morphologic remission 38months after autologous bone marrow transplantation.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lydersen, B. K.; Pettijohn, D. E.: Human-specific nuclear protein thatassociates with the polar region of the mitotic apparatus: distributionin a human/hamster hybrid cell. Cell 22:489-499, 1980; and

Wells, R. A.; Catzavelos, C.; Kamel-Reid, S.: Fusion of retinoic acidreceptor alpha to NuMA, the nuclear mitotic apparatus protein, by avariant translocation in acute promyelocytic l.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NUMA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164009, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Optic atrophy 3 (autosomal recessive, with chorea and spasticparaplegia) (OPA3, Accession NP_(—)079412.1) is another GAM133 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OPA3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byOPA3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OPA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4447, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Optic atrophy 3(autosomal recessive, with chorea and spastic paraplegia) (OPA3,Accession NP_(—)079412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with OPA3.

Oxidative-stress responsive 1 (OSR1, Accession NP_(—)005100.1) isanother GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSR1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSR1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OSR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15350, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Oxidative-stressresponsive 1 (OSR1, Accession NP_(—)005100.1), a gene which mediatsstress-activated signals. Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with OSR1.

The function of OSR1 has been established by previous studies. The3p22-p21.3 chromosomal region is one of 3 regions of 3p that is commonlydeleted in various carcinomas. By analyzing a cloned segment from thisregion, Tamari et al. (1999) identified a novel gene that theydesignated OSR1 (oxidative stress-responsive-1) because the predicted527-amino acid protein shares 39% identity with Ste20/oxidantstress-response kinase- 1 (OMIM Ref. No. 602255). The OSR1 gene contains18 exons and spans approximately 90 kb. Northern blot analysis revealedthat OSR1 was expressed as a 4.6-kb major transcript in all tissuestested. A less abundant 7.5-kb mRNA was detected in heart and skeletalmuscle. Daigo et al. (1999) reported that the OSR1 gene is locatedbetween the OCTL1 (OMIM Ref. No. 604047) and MYD88 (OMIM Ref. No.602170) genes on 3p22-p21.3.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tamari, M.; Daigo, Y.; Nakamura, Y.: Isolation and characterization of anovel serine threonine kinase gene on chromosome 3q22-21.3. J. Hum.Genet. 44:116-120, 1999; and

Daigo, Y.; Isomura, M.; Nishiwaki, T.; Tamari, M.; Ishikawa, S.; Kai,M.; Murata, Y.; Takeuchi, K.; Yamane, Y.; Hayashi, R.; Minami, M.;Fujino, M. A.; Hojo, Y.; Uchiyama, I.; Takagi, T.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of OSR1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604046, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PF20 (Accession NP_(—)078808.2) is another GAM133 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PF20 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPF20, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PF20 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1865, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of PF20 (AccessionNP_(—)078808.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PF20.

Paraneoplastic antigen like 5 (PNMA5, Accession NP_(—)443158.1) isanother GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PNMA5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PNMA5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PNMA5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13736, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Paraneoplasticantigen like 5 (PNMA5, Accession NP_(—)443158.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM133 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PNMA5.

Protein-o-mannosyltransferase 1 (POMT1, Accession NP_(—)009102.2) isanother GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POMT1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by POMT1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POMT1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15100, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition ofProtein-o-mannosyltransferase 1 (POMT1, Accession NP_(—)009102.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POMT1.

Ran binding protein 3 (RANBP3, Accession NP_(—)015560.1) is anotherGAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RANBP3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RANBP3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RANBP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1217, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Ran bindingprotein 3 (RANBP3, Accession NP_(—)015560.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM133 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RANBP3.

Ras guanyl releasing protein 4 (RASGRP4, Accession NP_(—)733748.1) isanother GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RASGRP4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASGRP4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RASGRP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Ras guanylreleasing protein 4 (RASGRP4, Accession NP_(—)733748.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RASGRP4.

Ras guanyl releasing protein 4 (RASGRP4, Accession NP_(—)733747.1) isanother GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RASGRP4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASGRP4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RASGRP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Ras guanylreleasing protein 4 (RASGRP4, Accession NP_(—)733747.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RASGRP4.

Ras guanyl releasing protein 4 (RASGRP4, Accession NP_(—)443181.2) isanother GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RASGRP4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASGRP4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RASGRP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Ras guanylreleasing protein 4 (RASGRP4, Accession NP_(—)443181.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RASGRP4.

RNF121 (Accession NP_(—)060790.2) is another GAM133 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF121 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNF121,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF121 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8732, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of RNF121 (AccessionNP_(—)060790.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF121.

Ribulose-5-phosphate-3-epimerase (RPE, Accession NP_(—)008847.1) isanother GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RPE BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RPE, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RPEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5773, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition ofRibulose-5-phosphate-3-epimerase (RPE, Accession NP_(—)008847.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RPE.

SELM (Accession NP_(—)536355.1) is another GAM133 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SELM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SELM, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SELM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15560, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of SELM (AccessionNP_(—)536355.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SELM.

SLC9A8 (Accession XP_(—)030524.2) is another GAM133 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC9A8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC9A8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC9A8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17493, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of SLC9A8 (AccessionXP_(—)030524.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC9A8.

Transcription factor 7 (t-cell specific, hmg-box) (TCF7, AccessionNP_(—)003193.1) is another GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TCF7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TCF7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TCF7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15351, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor 7 (t-cell specific, hmg-box) (TCF7, Accession NP_(—)003193.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TCF7.

Tgfb inducible early growth response (TIEG, Accession NP_(—)005646.1) isanother GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TIEG BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TIEG, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIEGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6313, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb inducibleearly growth response (TIEG, Accession NP_(—)005646.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TIEG.

Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2, j2 (ubc6 homolog, yeast) (UBE2J2,Accession NP_(—)477515.1) is another GAM133 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UBE2J2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UBE2J2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBE2J2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7344, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM133 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2, j2 (ubc6 homolog, yeast) (UBE2J2,Accession NP_(—)477515.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM133 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UBE2J2.

Zinc finger protein 6 (cmpx1) (ZNF6, Accession NP_(—)068838.2) isanother GAM133 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ZNF6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:740, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM133 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:211.

Another function of GAM133 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 6 (cmpx1) (ZNF6, Accession NP_(—)068838.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM133 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF6.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 134 (GAM134), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM134 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM134 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM134 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM134 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM134 gene encodes a GAM134 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM134 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM134 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:45, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM134 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM134 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM134 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM134 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM134 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:45, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM134folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM134 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM134 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM134 RNA is designated SEQID:339, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM134 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM134 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM134 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM134 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM134target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM134 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM134 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM134 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM134 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM134 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM134 target RNA into GAM134 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM134 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM134 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM134 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM134 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM134 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM134 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM134 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM134 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM134 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM134 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

FLJ12876 (Accession) is a GAM134 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ12876 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12876, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ12876 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19411,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM134 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:339.

A function of GAM134 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12876 (Accession ).Accordingly, utilities of GAM134 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FLJ12876.

FLJ13842 (Accession NM_(—)024645.1) is another GAM134 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13842 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13842,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13842 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3226, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM134 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:339.

Another function of GAM134 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13842(Accession NM_(—)024645.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM134 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13842.

Interleukin 18 receptor accessory protein (IL18RAP, AccessionNM_(—)003853.2) is another GAM134 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL18RAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL18RAP, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of IL18RAP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3711, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM134 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:339.

Another function of GAM134 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 18receptor accessory protein (IL18RAP, Accession NM_(—)003853.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM134 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL18RAP.

LOC256380 (Accession XM_(—)171128.2) is another GAM134 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256380 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256380, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256380 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19605, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM134 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:339.

Another function of GAM134 is therefore inhibition of LOC256380(Accession XM_(—)171128.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM134 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256380.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 7 interacting protein 1(MAP3K7IP1, Accession NM_(—)006116.1) is another GAM134 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MAP3K7IP1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMAP3K7IP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP3K7IP1 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM134 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:339.

Another function of GAM134 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase 7 interacting protein 1 (MAP3K7IP1,Accession NM_(—)006116.1), a gene which may be an important signalingintermediate between tgfb receptors and map3k7/tak1. Accordingly,utilities of GAM134 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP3K7IP1.

The function of MAP3K7IP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. SCIN (AccessionNM_(—)033128.1) is another GAM134 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SCIN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCIN, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SCIN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6572, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM134 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:339.

Another function of GAM134 is therefore inhibition of SCIN (AccessionNM_(—)033128.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM134 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCIN.

Sh3-domain binding protein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NM_(—)003023.2) isanother GAM134 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3BP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SH3BP2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSH3BP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4548, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM134 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:339.

Another function of GAM134 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domain bindingprotein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NM_(—)003023.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM134 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SH3BP2.

SOX30 (Accession NM_(—)007017.1) is another GAM134 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SOX30 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SOX30, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SOX30BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7345, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM134 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:339.

Another function of GAM134 is therefore inhibition of SOX30 (AccessionNM_(—)007017.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM134 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SOX30.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 135 (GAM135), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM135 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM135 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM135 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM135 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM135 gene encodes a GAM135 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM135 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM135 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:142, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:142 is located at position 88359935 relative tochromosome 15.

GAM135 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM135 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM135 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM135 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM135 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:142, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM135folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM135 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM135 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM135 RNA is designated SEQID:248, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM135 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM135 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM135 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM135 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM135target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM135 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM135 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM135 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM135 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM135 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM135 target RNA into GAM135 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM135 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM135 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM135 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM135 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM135 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM135 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM135 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM135 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM135 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM135 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Hematopoietic protein 1 (HEM1, Accession NM_(—)005337.1) is a GAM135target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HEM1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby HEM1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HEM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11852, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM135 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:248.

A function of GAM135 is therefore inhibition of Hematopoietic protein 1(HEM1, Accession NM_(—)005337.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM135include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HEM1.

KIAA0652 (Accession NM_(—)014741.1) is another GAM135 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0652 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0652,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0652 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM135 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:248.

Another function of GAM135 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0652(Accession NM_(—)014741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM135 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0652.

Sema domain, immunoglobulin domain (ig), transmembrane domain (tm) andshort cytoplasmic domain, (semaphorin) 4b (SEMA4B, AccessionXM_(—)044533.9) is another GAM135 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SEMA4B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SEMA4B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEMA4B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1258, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM135 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:248.

Another function of GAM135 is therefore inhibition of Sema domain,immunoglobulin domain (ig), transmembrane domain (tm) and shortcytoplasmic domain, (semaphorin) 4b (SEMA4B, Accession XM_(—)044533.9).Accordingly, utilities of GAM135 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SEMA4B.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 136 (GAM136), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM136 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM136 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM136 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM136 gene encodes a GAM136 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM136 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:159, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM136 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM136 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM136 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM136 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM136 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:159, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM136folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM136 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA is designated SEQID:279, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM136 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM136 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM136target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM136 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM136 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM136 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM136 target RNA into GAM136 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM136 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM136 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM136 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM136 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM136 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM136 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM136 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM136 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

AAK1 (Accession NM_(—)014911.2) is a GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AAK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AAK1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AAK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3779, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

A function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of AAK1 (AccessionNM_(—)014911.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AAK1.

ABLIM (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. ABLIM BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ABLIM, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ABLIM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19479, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of ABLIM (Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABLIM.

Acyl-coenzyme a dehydrogenase, short/branched chain (ACADSB, AccessionNM_001609.1) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ACADSB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACADSB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ACADSB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15884, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Acyl-coenzyme adehydrogenase, short/branched chain (ACADSB, Accession NM_(—)001609.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ACADSB.

Adenylate cyclase 6 (ADCY6, Accession NM_(—)020983.2) is another GAM136target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCY6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ADCY6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADCY6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17168, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase6 (ADCY6, Accession NM_(—)020983.2), a gene which this a membrane-bound,ca(2+)-inhibitable adenylyl cyclase (by similarity). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADCY6.

The function of ADCY6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.2. Aryl hydrocarbonreceptor (AHR, Accession NM_(—)001621.2) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. AHR BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AHR,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AHR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4473, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Aryl hydrocarbonreceptor (AHR, Accession NM_(—)001621.2), a gene which plays a role inmodulating carcinogenesis through the induction ofxenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes and therefore may be associated withStomach tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Stomach tumors, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with AHR.

The function of AHR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Absent in melanoma 1(AIM1, Accession XM_(—)166300.1) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AIM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AIM1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19229, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Absent in melanoma1 (AIM1, Accession XM_(—)166300.1), a gene which is altered inassociation with tumor suppression in a model of human melanoma andtherefore may be associated with Malignant melanoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMalignant melanoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AIM1.

The function of AIM1 has been established by previous studies.Chromosomal segregation during mitosis as well as meiosis is regulatedby kinases and phosphatases. The Drosophila ‘aurora’ and S. cerevisiaeIpl1 serine/threonine protein kinases (STKs) are involved in mitoticevents such as centrosome separation and chromosome segregation. Using adegenerate primer-based PCR method to screen for novel STKs, Shindo etal. (1998) isolated mouse and human cDNAs encoding STK12, which theytermed ARK2 (aurora-related kinase-2). Sequence analysis of human STK12predicted a 344-amino acid protein containing kinase domains that sharehigh homology with the catalytic domains of other STKs. Cell cycle andNorthern blot analyses showed that STK12 is expressed in the S phase andpersistently thereafter. Western blot analysis indicated that STK12 islocalized in the midbodies during anaphase. By FISH and radiation hybridanalysis, Kimura et al. (1998) mapped the STK12 gene to 17p13.1. Tatsukaet al. (1998) noted that the STK12 gene is localized in a region that isfrequently deleted in tumors and that contains tumor-related genes suchas p53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170), CRK (OMIM Ref. No. 164762), and ABR (OMIMRef. No. 600365). Using interspecific backcross mapping, Shindo et al.(1998) mapped the mouse Stk12 gene to chromosome 11 in a region showinghomology of synteny with human 17p.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shindo, M.; Nakano, H.; Kuroyanagi, H.; Shirasawa, T.; Mihara, M.;Gilbert, D. J.; Jenkins, N. A.; Copeland, N. G.; Yagita, H.; Okumura,K.: cDNA cloning, expression, subcellular localization, and chromosomalassignment of mammalian aurora homologues, aurora-related kinase (ARK) 1and 2. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 244:285-292, 1998; and

Kimura, M.; Matsuda, Y.; Yoshioka, T.; Sumi, N.; Okano, Y.:Identification and characterization of STK12/Aik2: a human gene relatedto aurora of Drosophila and yeast IPL1. Cytogenet. Ce.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of AIM1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606202, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. APM1 (Accession NM_(—)004797.1) is another GAM136 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APM1 BINDING SITE1 and APM1 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by APM1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APM1BINDING SITE1 and APM1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10876 and SEQID:1915 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of APM1 (AccessionNM_(—)004797.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APM1.

Apolipoprotein l, 2 (APOL2, Accession NM_(—)145637.1) is another GAM136target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APOL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APOL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3227, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,2 (APOL2, Accession NM_(—)145637.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with APOL2.

Amyloid beta precursor protein (cytoplasmic tail) binding protein 2(APPBP2, Accession NM_(—)006380.2) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APPBP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APPBP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APPBP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15503, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Amyloid betaprecursor protein (cytoplasmic tail) binding protein 2 (APPBP2,Accession NM_(—)006380.2), a gene which interacts with the basolateralsorting signal of amyloid precursor protein. and therefore may beassociated with Alzheimer's disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM136include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APPBP2.

The function of APPBP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. APXL2 (Accession) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APXL2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by APXL2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APXL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12429, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of APXL2 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with APXL2.

Ras homolog gene family, member f (in filopodia) (ARHF, AccessionNM_(—)019034.1) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARHF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ARHF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10691, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Ras homolog genefamily, member f (in filopodia) (ARHF, Accession NM_(—)019034.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHF.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 16 (ASB16, AccessionNM_(—)080863.4) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASB16, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ASB16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16106, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeat andsocs box-containing 16 (ASB16, Accession NM_(—)080863.4) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB16.

Atpase, h+transporting, lysosomal 70 kda, v1 subunit a, isoform 1(ATP6V1A1, Accession NM_(—)001690.2) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP6V1A1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP6V1A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V1A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2154, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Atpase,h+transporting, lysosomal 70 kda, v1 subunit a, isoform 1 (ATP6V1A1,Accession NM_(—)001690.2), a gene which is responsible for acidifying avariety of intracellular compartments in eukaryotic cells. Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP6V1A1.

The function of ATP6V1A1 has been established by previous studies. VanHille et al. (1993) cloned a partial cDNA clone for an A subunitisoform, which they designated VA68, from a human osteoclastoma tumorcDNA library by PCR using degenerate primers based on the bovinesequence. They obtained a full-length clone from a genomic library. Thededuced 617-amino acid protein has a predicted molecular mass of about68 kD and shows 99% sequence identity with the bovine brain subunit A.Northern blot analysis revealed ubiquitous expression of a major 4.8-kbband and a minor 3.4-kb band. They also identified a variant, which theydesignated HO68, encoding a 615-amino acid protein. By RNase protectionassays and in situ hybridization, van Hille et al. (1995) determinedthat expression of the HO68 variant was specific to the osteoclastomaoriginally used to construct the cDNA library.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

van Hille, B.; Richener, H.; Evans, D. B.; Green, J. R.; Bilbe, G.:Identification of two subunit A isoforms of the vacuolar H(+)-ATPase inhuman osteoclastoma. J. Biol. Chem. 268:7075-7080, 1993; and

van Hille, B.; Richener, H.; Green, J. R.; Bilbe, G.: The ubiquitousVA68 isoform of subunit A of the vacuolar H(+)-ATPase is highlyexpressed in human osteoclasts. Biochem. Biophys.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ATP6V1A1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607027, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Atpase, cu++transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome)(ATP7A, Accession NM_(—)000052.1) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP7A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP7A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP7A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12838, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, cu++transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A, AccessionNM_000052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP7A.

Atpase, class i, type 8b, member 2 (ATP8B2, Accession XM_(—)290875.1) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP8B2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ATP8B2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofATP8B2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8818, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, class i,type 8b, member 2 (ATP8B2, Accession XM_(—)290875.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP8B2.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B4GALT5, Accession NM_(—)004776.2) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. B4GALT5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by B4GALT5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B4GALT5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16556, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Udp-gal:betaglcnacbeta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5 (B4GALT5, AccessionNM_(—)004776.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith B4GALT5.

BA108L7.2 (Accession NM_(—)030971.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BA108L7.2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBA108L7.2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BA108L7.2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of BA108L7.2(Accession NM_(—)030971.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with BA108L7.2.

B-cell cll/lymphoma 10 (BCL10, Accession NM_(—)003921.2) is anotherGAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCL10 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BCL10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCL10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5479, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of B-cellcll/lymphoma 10 (BCL10, Accession NM_(—)003921.2), a gene which is apositive regulator of lymphocyte proliferation, NF-kappaB activator. andtherefore may be associated with Malt lymphoma, follicular lymphoma.Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Malt lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with BCL10.

The function of BCL10 has been established by previous studies. B-celllymphomas of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT lymphomas) are themost common form of lymphoma arising in extranodal sites, in most casesarising in the gastric mucosa (Isaacson and Spencer, 1995). Cytogeneticstudies of low-grade malignant MALT lymphoma identified abnormalities ofchromosome 1p22, in particular translocation t(1;14)(p22;q32), asuncommon but recurrent events (Wotherspoon et al., 1992). Willis et al.(1999) cloned a t(1;14)(p22;q32) translocation breakpoint from a case oflow-grade MALT lymphoma and identified a recurrent breakpoint upstreamof the promoter of a novel gene, BCL10. The BCL10 gene encodes apredicted protein of 233 amino acids and is a cellular homolog of theequine herpesvirus-2 gene (E10); both contain an amino-terminal caspaserecruitment domain (CARD) homologous to that found in several apoptoticmolecules. BCL10 was found to be expressed as a transcript of 4.2 kb inall normal and malignant tissues examined. BCL10 and E10 activatednuclear factor kappa-B (NFKB; 164011) but caused apoptosis of 293 cells.BCL10 expressed in a MALT lymphoma exhibited a frameshift mutationresulting in truncation distal to the CARD. Truncated BCL10 activatedNFKB but did not induce apoptosis. Wildtype BCL10 suppressedtransformation, whereas mutant forms had lost this activity anddisplayed gain-of-function transforming activity.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of BCL10.Ruland et al. (2001) showed that one-third of Bcl10 -/-mouse embryosdeveloped exencephaly, leading to embryonic lethality. Surprisingly,Bcl10 - /-cells retained susceptibility to various apoptotic stimuli invivo and in vitro. However, surviving Bcl10 -/- mice were severelyimmunodeficient, and Bcl10 -/-lymphocytes were defective in antigenreceptor or phorbol myristate acetate (PMA)/ionomycin-inducedactivation. Early tyrosine phosphorylation, mitogen-activated proteinkinase (MAPK; OMIM Ref. No. 604921) and activator protein-1 (AP1;165160) activation, and calcium signaling were normal in mutantlymphocytes, but antigen receptor-induced NFKB activation was absent.Thus, the authors concluded that BCL10 functions as a positive regulatorof lymphocyte proliferation that specifically connects antigen receptorsignaling in B and T cells to NFKB activation.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for BCL10 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Willis, T. G.; Jadayel, D. M.; Du, M.-Q.; Peng, H.; Perry, A. R.;Abdul-Rauf, M.; Price, H.; Karran, L.; Majekodunmi, O.; Wlodarska, I.;Pan, L.; Crook, T.; Hamoudi, R.; Isaacson, P. G.; Dyer, M. J. S.: Bcl10is involved in t(1;14)(p22;q32) of MALT B cell lymphoma and mutated inmultiple tumor types Cell 96:35-45, 1999; and

Ruland, J.; Duncan, G. S.; Elia, A.; del Barco Barrantes, I.; Nguyen,L.; Plyte, S.; Millar, D. G.; Bouchard, D.; Wakeham, A.; Ohashi, P. S.;Mak, T. W.: Bcl10 is a positive regulator.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BCL10 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603517, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Bradykinin receptor b1 (BDKRB1, Accession NM_(—)000710.2) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BDKRB1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BDKRB1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBDKRB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3577, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Bradykininreceptor b1 (BDKRB1, Accession NM_(—)000710.2), a gene which mediatesintracellular calcium flux. Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with BDKRB1.

The function of BDKRB1 has been established by previous studies. whereactivation of B2 receptors causes pronounced hypotension,bronchoconstriction, pain, and inflammation. Menke et al. (1994)isolated a cDNA clone encoding a human B1 bradykinin receptor from ahuman embryonic lung fibroblast cDNA library by expression cloning. Anopen reading frame encoding a 353-amino acid protein with thecharacteristics of a G protein-coupled receptor was found. Its aminoacid sequence was 36% identical to that of the B2 bradykinin receptor(OMIM Ref. No. 113503). The expressed receptor had the pharmacologiccharacteristics of the B1 receptor subtype. The B1 receptor issynthesized de novo following tissue injury and mediates hyperalgesia inanimal models of chronic inflammation. Yang and Polgar (1996) isolatedthe human B1 bradykinin receptor gene from a human lung fibroblastgenomic DNA library. They found 2 differences between their codingsequence and that which was obtained by Menke et al. (1994): an A- to -C exchange at nucleotide position 2897 leading to replacement ofarginine- 246 with serine and a C- to - T exchange at position 3025which converts serine-259 to phenylalanine. Using luciferase activityassay, Yang and Polgar (1996) found 2 promoters for the human BDKRB1gene. The first is a 451-bp fragment located in the 5-prime flankingregion and the second is a 812-bp fragment found in the intron IIregion. The intron II region promoter showed a 10-fold decrease inluciferase activity relative to the 5-prime flanking region promoter.Yang and Polgar (1996) mapped the transcriptional initiation site of theBDKRB1 gene at 21 bp downstream of the TATA box. This site is 12 bplonger than that of the 5-prime untranslated region sequence publishedby MacNeil et al. (1995). In addition, 2 inverted orientation Alurepeats were found in the BDKRB1 gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Menke, J. G.; Borkowski, J. A.; Bierilo, K. K.; MacNeil, T.; Derrick, A.W.; Schneck, K. A.; Ransom, R. W.; Strader, C. D.; Linemeyer, D. L.;Hess, J. F.: Expression cloning of a human B1 bradykinin receptor. J.Biol. Chem. 269:21583-21586, 1994; and

Yang, X.; Polgar, P.: Genomic structure of the human bradykinin B(1)receptor gene and preliminary characterization of its regulatoryregions. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 222:718-72.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BDKRB1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600337, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Butyrophilin, subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, AccessionNM_(—)007048.2) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BTN3A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BTN3A1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BTN3A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17443, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Butyrophilin,subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NM_(—)007048.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BTN3A1.

Chromosome 14 open reading frame 1 (C14orf1, Accession NM_(—)007176.1)is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C14orf1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C14orf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15476, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 14 openreading frame 1 (C14orf1, Accession NM_(—)007176.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C14orf1.

Chromosome 22 open reading frame 19 (C22orf19, Accession NM_(—)003678.2)is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C22orf19BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C22orf19, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C22orf19 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8914, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 22 openreading frame 19 (C22orf19, Accession NM_(—)003678.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C22orf19.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NM_(—)032385.1) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C5orf4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C5orf4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7970,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NM_(—)032385.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf4.

C6orf5 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. C6orf5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf5, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C6orf5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18128, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of C6orf5(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf5.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NM_(—)018956.2) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C9orf9, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC9orf9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8425, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NM_(—)018956.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf9.

Caspase recruitment domain family, member 6 (CARD6, AccessionNM_(—)032587.2) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CARD6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CARD6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CARD6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5983, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Caspaserecruitment domain family, member 6 (CARD6, Accession NM_(—)032587.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CARD6.

Ccr4 carbon catabolite repression 4-like (s. cerevisiae) (CCRN4L,Accession NM_(—)012118.1) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CCRN4L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CCRN4L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCRN4L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1330, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Ccr4 carboncatabolite repression 4-like (s. cerevisiae) (CCRN4L, AccessionNM_(—)012118.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CCRN4L.

Cdc14 cell division cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B,Accession NM_(—)033332.1) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDC14B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDC14B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC14BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13617, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Cdc14 celldivision cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B, AccessionNM_(—)033332.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDC14B.

Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 8 (CEACAM8,Accession NM_(—)001816.2) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CEACAM8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CEACAM8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CEACAM8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3822, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Carcinoembryonicantigen-related cell adhesion molecule 8 (CEACAM8, AccessionNM_(—)001816.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CEACAM8.

Chromatin accessibility complex 1 (CHRAC1, Accession NM_(—)017444.3) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHRAC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CHRAC1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCHRAC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14719, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Chromatinaccessibility complex 1 (CHRAC1, Accession NM_(—)017444.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHRAC1.

C-type (calcium dependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin,superfamily member 12 (CLECSF12, Accession NM_(—)022570.2) is anotherGAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLECSF12 BINDINGSITE1 and CLECSF12 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CLECSF12, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CLECSF12 BINDING SITE1 and CLECSF12 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:14434 and SEQ ID:10748 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member12 (CLECSF12, Accession NM_(—)022570.2), a gene which is a pattern-recognition receptor . Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLECSF12.

The function of CLECSF12 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Calponin 2 (CNN2,Accession NM_(—)004368.1) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CNN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CNN2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CNN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7340, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Calponin 2 (CNN2,Accession NM_(—)004368.1), a gene which may be involved in thestructural organization and/or anchorage of actin filaments.Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CNN2.

The function of CNN2 has been established by previous studies. Masuda etal. (1996) cloned a cDNA encoding calponin-2 (CNN2) by screening a humanheart cDNA library with a CNN1 (OMIM Ref. No. 600806) cDNA. The CNN2protein is 94.8% identical to mouse calponin h2 (see OMIM Ref. No.600806), indicating that these proteins are homologs. The predicted CNN2protein has 309 amino acids and a pI of 7.1. It contains motifs that arepresent in CNN1 and CNN3 (OMIM Ref. No. 602374):3 tandem repeats of 29amino acids, an actin-binding domain, a VAV (OMIM Ref. No.164875)-homologous region, and 2 consensus phosphorylation sites fortyrosine kinase at the C terminus. The 3-prime untranslated region ofthe CNN2 mRNA contains an Alu repetitive sequence in the antisensedirection. RT- PCR detected CNN2 transcripts in both cultured smoothmuscle and nonmuscle cells and showed that mouse calponin h2 isexpressed in embryonic and adult heart. CNN2 protein localizes to thecell- to - cell junctions of cardiomyocytes and codistributes withvinculin (OMIM Ref. No. 193065). Masuda et al. (1996) suggested thatCNN2 may be involved in the structural organization and/or anchorage ofactin filaments and may function in the cell adhesion mechanism Cheng etal. (1994) mapped the CNN2 gene to 21q11.1 by hybridization tochromosome 21q-specific YACs.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Masuda, H.; Tanaka, K.; Takagi, M.; Ohgami, K.; Sakamaki, T.; Shibata,N.; Takahashi, K.: Molecular cloning and characterization of humannon-smooth muscle calponin. J. Biochem. 120:415-424, 1996; and

Cheng, J.-F.; Boyartchuk, V.; Zhu, Y.: Isolation and mapping of humanchromosome 21 cDNA: progress in constructing a chromosome 21 expressionmap. Genomics 23:75-84, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CNN2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602373, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cleavage and polyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda(CPSF2, Accession XM_(—)029311.2) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CPSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5334, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Cleavage andpolyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2, AccessionXM_(—)029311.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPSF2.

Complement component (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood groupsystem (CR1, Accession NM_(—)000651.3) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17680, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood group system (CR1,Accession NM_(—)000651.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CR1.

Cartilage associated protein (CRTAP, Accession NM_(—)006371.2) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRTAP BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CRTAP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRTAPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18368, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Cartilageassociated protein (CRTAP, Accession NM_(—)006371.2), a gene which is anovel developmentally regulated chick embryo protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CRTAP.

The function of CRTAP has been established by previous studies.Castagnola et al. (1997) isolated a mouse Crtap cDNA from a subtractedlibrary specific for mRNAs highly expressed in hypertrophic chondrocytescompared to proliferating and early differentiating chondrocytes. Usinga mouse Crtap clone to screen a human fetal brain cDNA library,Tonachini et al. (1999) identified human CRTAP cDNA clones. Human CRTAPencodes a deduced 401-amino acid protein with a a putative signalpeptide of 26 amino acids. CRTAP contains 2 potential N-glycosylationsignals. CRTAP shares 89% amino acid sequence identity with mouse Crtapand 51% identity with the chick homolog. The mouse and human genescontain a C-terminal region of approximately 120 amino acids not presentin the chick protein Using Northern blot analysis of human tissues,Tonachini et al. (1999) detected 2-kb and 4-kb CRTAP transcripts inbrain, heart, kidney, lung, small intestine, and skeletal muscle. In alltissues except brain, the 2-kb transcript was more abundant. Usingimmunohistochemistry, the authors detected CRTAP expression in articularchondrocytes. In mouse, Morello et al. (1999) detected 3 Crtaptranscripts in a range of tissues, including all mouse embryoniccartilages. In chick, Castagnola et al. (1997) detected a single Crtaptranscript in a broad range of embryonic tissues with the strongestexpression in the developing cartilage. They detected expression in theextracellular matrix of the forming cartilage surrounding the notochord,the developing sclera, the sphenoid and mandibular cartilage, the longbone cartilage, and the developing sternal cartilage

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Castagnola, P.; Gennari, M.; Morello, R.; Tonachini, L.; Marin, O.;Gaggero, A.; Cancedda, R.: Cartilage associated protein (CASP) is anovel developmentally regulated chick embryo protein. J. Cell Sci.110:1351-1359, 1997; and

Morello, R.; Tonachini, L.; Monticone, M.; Viggiano, L.; Rocchi, M.;Cancedda, R.; Castagnola, P.: cDNA cloning, characterization andchromosome mapping of Crtap encoding the mouse carti.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CRTAP arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605497, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cytochrome p450, subfamily i (aromatic compound-inducible),polypeptide 2 (CYP1A2, Accession NM_(—)000761.2) is another GAM136target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP1A2 BINDING SITE1 andCYP1A2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by CYP1A2, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCYP1A2 BINDING SITE1 and CYP1A2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:414 andSEQ ID:6233 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily i (aromatic compound-inducible), polypeptide 2 (CYP1A2,Accession NM_(—)000761.2), a gene which intervenes in an NADPH-dependentelectron transport pathway. and therefore may be associated withPorphyria cutanea tarda. Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Porphyria cutanea tarda, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYP1A2.

The function of CYP1A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Debranching enzymehomolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (DBR1, Accession NM_(—)016216.1) is anotherGAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DBR1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DBR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DBR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3140, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Debranching enzymehomolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (DBR1, Accession NM_(—)016216.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DBR1.

DCOHM (Accession NM_(—)032151.2) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DCOHM BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DCOHM,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCOHM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2472, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of DCOHM (AccessionNM_(—)032151.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DCOHM.

Dna fragmentation factor, 40 kda, beta polypeptide (caspase-activateddnase) (DFFB, Accession NM_(—)004402.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DFFB BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DFFB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DFFB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1322, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Dna fragmentationfactor, 40 kda, beta polypeptide (caspase-activated dnase) (DFFB,Accession NM_(—)004402.1), a gene which induces DNA fragmentation andchromatin condensation during apoptosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DFFB.

The function of DFFB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. DKFZp547H025(Accession NM_(—)020161.1) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547H025 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547H025, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547H025 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5775, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547H025(Accession NM_(—)020161.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547H025.

DKFZP564D166 (Accession NM_(—)030658.2) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564D166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP564D166, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564D166 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2023, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564D166(Accession NM_(—)030658.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564D166.

DKFZP564K0322 (Accession NM_(—)032040.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564K0322 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564K0322, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564K0322 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17506, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564K0322(Accession NM_(—)032040.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564K0322.

DKFZp761N1114 (Accession XM_(—)086327.6) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761N1114 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761N1114, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761N1114 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6234, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761N1114(Accession XM_(—)086327.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761N1114.

DKFZp761O0113 (Accession NM_(—)018409.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761O0113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761O0113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761O0113 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14313, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761O0113(Accession NM_(—)018409.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761O0113.

Down syndrome critical region gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NM_018962.1) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSCR6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DSCR6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSCR6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14099, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Down syndromecritical region gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NM_(—)018962.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DSCR6.

EPB72 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. EPB72 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EPB72, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EPB72 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5774, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of EPB72 (Accession),a gene which may regulate cation conductance. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EPB72.

The function of EPB72 has been established by previous studies.Erythrocyte surface protein band 7.2 is a 29,000-kD integral membraneprotein that is exposed on the cytoplasmic surface of the membrane andis susceptible to phosphorylation by a cAMP-dependent protein kinase.Deficiency of this protein in red cells is responsible forstomatocytosis (OMIM Ref. No. 185000). The same protein can bedemonstrated in human cell lines of epithelial and lymphoid origin,notably in HeLa cells. Hiebl-Dirschmied et al. (1991), therefore, couldscreen HeLa cell cDNA expression libraries with antibodies to theprotein in order to isolate cDNA clones, determine the nucleotidesequence, and study the structure of the protein. HeLa and bone marrowcell-derived sequences were identical, except for one nucleotide; thededuced sequence of 287 amino acids was confirmed by sequence identitywith peptides of the erythroid protein. Structural analysis assignedband 7 protein to the type Ib transmembrane proteins. Westberg et al.(1993) used a cDNA clone coding for stomatin to determine thechromosomal localization of the EPB72 gene. They assigned the gene tohuman chromosome 9 by Southern blot analysis of somatic cell hybrids. Byanalysis of hybrid cells containing only parts of chromosome 9, theyregionalized the assignment to 9q34.1, proximal to the breakpoint thatcreates the Philadelphia chromosome of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML;151410) and, therefore, proximal to the Abelson oncogene (OMIM Ref. No.189980). Using fluorescence in situ hybridization, Gallagher et al.(1993) likewise mapped the EPB72 gene to 9q33-q34. They showed thatEPB72 was not translocated with the 3-prime end of the ABL gene in thePhiladelphia chromosome, suggesting that the EPB72 gene is centromericto the ABL gene. Pilz et al. (1994) demonstrated that the homologousgene is located on mouse chromosome 2. To gain additional insight intothe structure and function of this protein, Gallagher et al. (1995)cloned the mouse band 7.2b cDNA and studied its tissue-specificexpression. They isolated 2,873 bp of cDNA with an open reading frame of852 bp. The predicted protein was 284 amino acids with a molecularweight of 31 kD. They detected a wide pattern of expression, with highlevels of mRNA in heart, liver, skeletal muscle, and testis but lowlevels in lung, brain, and spleen. Using fluorescence in situhybridization, the murine band 7.2b gene was mapped to chromosome 2, atthe border of the distal region of 2B and proximal region of C1,syntenic to 9q, the location of the human homolog. Models of thepredicted protein structure showed a short NH2-terminal head, a stronglyhydrophobic 28-amino acid stretch presumably encoding a singlemembrane-spanning domain, and a large domain composed of beta sheet andalpha helix. Database searching showed no significant homology of otherknown proteins to either the human or the murine band 7.2b. Gallagherand Forget (1995) determined the sequence of the full-length human band7.2b cDNA, characterized the genomic structure of the EPB72 gene,studied its pattern of expression in different tissues, andcharacterized the promoter of the gene. The gene is composed of 7 exonsdistributed over 40 kb of DNA. Its promoter was identified as lacking aTATA box and to be GC-rich. It directed high-level expression of areporter gene in both erythroid and non-erythroid cells. Unfried et al.(1995) showed that the human EPB72 gene contains 7 exons spanning about30 kb. Two polyadenylation signals were found in the 3-prime UTRaccounting for the 3.2- and 3.3-kb RNAs that are observed in Northernblots.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of EPB72.To examine the relationship between erythrocyte membrane protein 7.2bdeficiency and the hemolytic anemia of human hereditary stomatocytosis,Zhu et al. (1999) created 7.2b knockout mice by standard gene targetingapproaches. Despite a complete absence of protein 7.2b in homozygousknockout mice, there was no hemolytic anemia, and mouse red blood cellswere normal in morphology, cell indices, hydration status, monovalentcation content, and ability to translocate lipids. Thus, theirexperiments suggested that 7.2b deficiency plays no direct role in theetiology of stomatocytosis and excluded any role of this protein as amediator of cation transport in red blood cells.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for EPB72 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Zhu, Y.; Paszty, C.; Turetsky, T.; Tsai, S.; Kuypers, F. A.; Lee, G.;Cooper, P.; Gallagher, P. G.; Stevens, M. E.; Rubin, E.; Mohandas, N.;Mentzer, W. C.: Stomatocytosis is absent in ‘stomatin’-deficient murinered blood cells. Blood 93:2404-2410, 1999; and

Zhu, Y.; Paszty, C.; Turetsky, T.; Tsai, S.; Kuypers, F. A.; Lee, G.;Cooper, P.; Gallagher, P. G.; Stevens, M. E.; Rubin, E.; Mohandas, N.;Mentzer, W. C.: Stomatocytosis is absent in.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EPB72 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 133090, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Coagulation factor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 2 (F2RL2,Accession NM_(—)004101.1) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F2RL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by F2RL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F2RL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13299, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Coagulation factorii (thrombin) receptor-like 2 (F2RL2, Accession NM_(—)004101.1), a genewhich receptor for activated thrombin coupled to g proteins thatstimulate phosphoinositide hydrolysis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM136include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with F2RL2.

The function of F2RL2 has been established by previous studies. Thrombin(OMIM Ref. No. 176930) is a coagulation protease that activatesplatelets, leukocytes, and endothelium and mesenchymal cells at sites ofvascular injury, acting partly through an unusual proteolyticallyactivated G protein-coupled receptor, coagulation factor II (thrombin)receptor (CF2R; 187930). Thrombin triggers cellular responses throughprotease-activated receptors (PARs), of which PAR3 is one. It is thoughtthat PAR3 functions as a cofactor for the cleavage and activation ofPAR4 (OMIM Ref. No. 602779) by thrombin (Nakanishi-Matsui et al., 2000;Sambrano et al, 2001). Using a PCR-based strategy, Ishihara et al.(1997) isolated a human cDNA encoding a putative G protein-coupledreceptor with 27% amino acid sequence similarity to CF2R, which theyreferred to as PAR1 (OMIM Ref. No. 107930), and 28% similarity to PAR2(OMIM Ref. No. 600933). PAR2 is a possible trypsin receptor. The N-terminal exodomain of the new receptor, designated PAR3 by theinvestigators, contains a possible thrombin cleavage site at residueslys38/thr39, followed by a sequence strikingly identical to athrombin-binding sequence in the leech anticoagulant hirudin. Ishiharaet al. (1997) showed that PAR3 mediates thrombin-triggeredphosphoinositide hydrolysis and is expressed in a variety of tissues,including human bone marrow and mouse megakaryocytes, making it acandidate for the sought-after second platelet thrombin receptor. Theycommented that PAR3 provides a new tool for understanding thrombinsignaling and a possible target for therapeutics designed selectively toblock thrombotic, inflammatory, and proliferative responses to thrombin.The human PAR1, PAR2, and PAR3 (Schmidt et al., 1997) genes were clonedand localized to 5q13, by in situ hybridization or use of radiationhybrid panels.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of F2RL2.Kahn et al. (1998) generated mice deficient in Par3 by targeteddisruption. Thrombin responses in platelets from these mice weremarkedly delayed and diminished but not absent.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for F2RL2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sambrano, G. R.; Weiss, E. J.; Zheng, Y.-W.; Huang, W.; Coughlin, S. R.:Role of thrombin signalling in platelets in haemostasis and thrombosis.Nature 413:74-78, 2001; and

Ishihara, H.; Connolly, A. J.; Zeng, D.; Kahn, M. L.; Zheng, Y. W.;Timmons, C.; Tram, T.; Coughlin, S. R.: Protease-activated receptor 3 isa second thrombin receptor in humans. Natur.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of F2RL2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601919, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Coagulation factor iii (thromboplastin, tissue factor) (F3,Accession NM_(—)001993.2) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by F3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of F3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5697, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Coagulation factoriii (thromboplastin, tissue factor) (F3, Accession NM_(—)001993.2), agene which functions in normal hemostasis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with F3.

The function of F3 has been established by previous studies. Factor III,a glycoprotein component of cell membranes, is an essential cofactor forfactor VII- dependent activation of blood coagulation and activates theextrinsic pathway of blood coagulation in the presence of factor XII andcalcium. It may be the primary physiologic initiator of bloodcoagulation. This may explain why factor III is the only protein in thecoagulation pathway for which a congenital deficiency has not beendescribed. Carson et al. (1985) mapped F3 to 1pter-p21 by study ofsomatic cell hybrids with a species-specific sensitive chromogenicassay. Spicer et al. (1987) isolated cDNA clones for tissue factor. Theamino acid sequence deduced from the nucleotide sequence of the cDNAsindicates that tissue factor is synthesized as a higher molecular weightprecursor with a leader sequence of 32 amino acids, while the sequenceof the mature protein suggests that there are 3 distinct domains:extracellular (residues 1-219), hydrophobic (residues 220-242), andcytoplasmic (residues 243-263). Scarpati et al. (1987) screened a humanplacenta cDNA library in lambda-gt11 for expression of tissue factorantigens. Among 4 million recombinant clones screened, one that waspositive expressed a protein that shares epitopes with authentic humanbrain tissue factor. The 1.1-kb cDNA insert encodes a peptide containingthe N-terminal protein sequence of brain tissue factor. By means of thisclone used in hybridization to flow-sorted human chromosomes, Scarpatiet al. (1987) showed that the tissue factor gene is located onchromosome 1. Scarpati et al. (1987) used a RFLP to map factor 3 toproximal 1p by multipoint linkage analysis with probes known to spanthat region. Judging by the location arrived at by somatic cellhybridization, the location of F3 may be in the region 1p22-p21. By insitu hybridization, Kao et al. (1988) likewise mapped F3 to 1p22-p21.Mackman et al. (1989) presented the complete sequence of the F3 gene. Itis 12.4 kb long and has 6 exons separated by 5 introns. Mackman et al.(1990) concluded that the tissue factor promoter is relatively complex.Tissue factor (TF) is an integral membrane glycoprotein that, whenexposed to plasma, is a potent procoagulant. As stated earlier, it isbelieved to be the physiologic initiator of blood coagulation. Toomey etal. (1997) found that, in contrast to findings of earlier studies whichshowed that TF- null mouse embryos did not survive beyond midgestation,14% of TF-deficient embryos from a hybrid background escaped this earlymortality and survived to birth. On gross and microscopic inspection,these late gestation, TF-deficient embryos appeared normal. Furthermore,the growth and vascularity of TF +/+, TF +/-, and TF - /-teratomas andteratocarcinomas were indistinguishable. Toomey et al. (1997) concludedthat tumor-derived TF is not required for tumor growth and angiogenesisand that the combined data do not support an essential role for TF inembryonic vascular development.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mackman, N.; Fowler, B. J.; Edgington, T. S.; Morrissey, J. H.:Functional analysis of the human tissue factor promoter and induction byserum. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 87:2254-2258, 1990; and

Toomey, J. R.; Kratzer, K. E.; Lasky, N. M.; Broze, G. J., Jr.: Effectof tissue factor deficiency on mouse and tumor development. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 94:6922-6926, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of F3 are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 134390, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FBP17 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBP17 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FBP17,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBP17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13681, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FBP17 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FBP17.

Fc fragment of iga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NM_(—)002000.2) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14197, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NM_(—)002000.2), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR has been established by previous studies. HumanFc-alpha receptor (FCAR) is present on a number of cell types, includingneutrophils, monocytes, macrophages, and eosinophils. FCAR interactswith aggregated IgAs, such as IgA coated on the surface of an invadingmicroorganism, and mediates several immunologic defense processes suchas phagocytosis, antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity, andstimulation of the release of inflammatory mediators. FCAR is aglycoprotein of 50 to 100 kD, with diversity on different cell types.Narita et al. (2001) examined polymorphisms in the promoter and 5-primeuntranslated region of the FCAR gene in 151 patients with IgAnephropathy and 163 patients with other glomerular diseases shown tohave no mesangial IgA deposition by renal biopsy. Haplotype analysisshowed tight linkage disequilibrium among the polymorphisms. Nosignificant association for the genotype, allele, and haplotypefrequencies of the polymorphisms were shown between the patients withhistologically proven IgA nephropathy and those with other glomerulardiseases. Thus, the analyzed polymorphisms did not appear to beprimarily involved in susceptibility to IgA nephropathy.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Narita, I.; Goto, S.; Saito, N.; Sakatsume, M.; Jin, S.; Omori, K.;Gejy, F.: Genetic polymorphisms in the promoter and 5-prime UTR regionof the Fc alpha receptor (CD89) are not associated with a risk of IgAnephropathy. J. Hum. Genet. 46:694-698, 2001; and

Maliszewski, C. R.; March, C. J.; Schoenborn, M. A.; Gimpel, S.; Shen,L.: Expression cloning of a human Fc receptor for IgA. J. Exp. Med.172:1665-1672, 1990.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FCAR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147045, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FCRH1 (Accession NM_(—)052938.2) is another GAM136 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCRH1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFCRH1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FCRH1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11769, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FCRH1 (AccessionNM_(—)052938.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FCRH1.

Fer-1-like 4 (c. elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XM_(—)300246.1) is anotherGAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FER1L4 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FER1L4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FER1L4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6674, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Fer-1-like 4 (c.elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XM_(—)300246.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FER1L4.

Fasciculation and elongation protein zeta 1 (zygin i) (FEZ1, AccessionNM_(—)005103.3) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FEZ1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FEZ1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FEZ1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4839, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Fasciculation andelongation protein zeta 1 (zygin i) (FEZ1, Accession NM_(—)005103.3), agene which Zygin 1; may have a role in axonal outgrowth; has similarityto C. elegans UNC-76. Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FEZ1.

The function of FEZ1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Fk506 binding protein9, 63 kda (FKBP9, Accession NM_(—)007270.1) is another GAM136 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FKBP9 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFKBP9, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FKBP9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19504, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Fk506 bindingprotein 9, 63 kda (FKBP9, Accession NM_(—)007270.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FKBP9.

FLJ10956 (Accession NM_(—)018283.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10956 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10956,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10956 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10208, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10956(Accession NM_(—)018283.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10956.

FLJ11467 (Accession NM_(—)024963.2) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11467 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11467,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11467 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1757, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11467(Accession NM_(—)024963.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11467.

FLJ11710 (Accession NM_(—)024846.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11710 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11710,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11710 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11710(Accession NM_(—)024846.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11710.

FLJ11800 (Accession NM_(—)024974.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11800 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16539, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11800(Accession NM_(—)024974.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11800.

FLJ12891 (Accession NM_(—)024950.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12891 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12891,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12891 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15272, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12891(Accession NM_(—)024950.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12891.

FLJ12973 (Accession NM_(—)024908.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12973 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12973,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12973 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7618, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12973(Accession NM_(—)024908.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12973.

FLJ13193 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ13193 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13193, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ13193 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12298,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13193(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ13193.

FLJ13456 (Accession XM_(—)038291.5) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13456 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19891, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13456(Accession XM_(—)038291.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13456.

FLJ14351 (Accession NM_(—)024732.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14351 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14351,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14351 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14351(Accession NM_(—)024732.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14351.

FLJ14803 (Accession NM_(—)032842.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14803 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14803(Accession NM_(—)032842.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14803.

FLJ14957 (Accession NM_(—)032866.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14957 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14957,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14957 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16340, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14957(Accession NM_(—)032866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14957.

FLJ20004 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ20004 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20004, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ20004 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14892,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20004(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ20004.

FLJ20147 (Accession NM_(—)017687.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20147 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20147,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20147 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15668, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20147(Accession NM_(—)017687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20147.

FLJ20342 (Accession NM_(—)017774.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20342 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20342,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20342 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12081, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20342(Accession NM_(—)017774.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20342.

FLJ20700 (Accession NM_(—)017932.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20700 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20700,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20700 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7187, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20700(Accession NM_(—)017932.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20700.

FLJ21603 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ21603 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21603, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ21603 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17662,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21603(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21603.

FLJ23024 (Accession NM_(—)014150.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23024(Accession NM_(—)014150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23024.

FLJ23356 (Accession NM_(—)032237.2) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23356 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23356,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23356 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17951, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23356(Accession NM_(—)032237.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23356.

FLJ23392 (Accession NM_(—)024784.2) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23392 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23392,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23392 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23392(Accession NM_(—)024784.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23392.

FLJ23416 (Accession NM_(—)032238.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23416 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23416,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23416 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5179, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23416(Accession NM_(—)032238.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23416.

FLJ23556 (Accession NM_(—)024880.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23556 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23556,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23556 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10048, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23556(Accession NM_(—)024880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23556.

FLJ23563 (Accession XM_(—)041701.5) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23563 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23563,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23563 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3685, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23563(Accession XM_(—)041701.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23563.

FLJ32499 (Accession NM_(—)144607.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32499 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32499,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32499 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8773, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32499(Accession NM_(—)144607.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32499.

FLJ32865 (Accession NM_(—)144613.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32865 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32865,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32865 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3736, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32865(Accession NM_(—)144613.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32865.

Growth hormone receptor (GHR, Accession NM_(—)000163.1) is anotherGAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GHR BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GHR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GHR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15462, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Growth hormonereceptor (GHR, Accession NM_(—)000163.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GHR.

Golgi autoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 3 (GOLGA3, AccessionNM_(—)005895.1) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GOLGA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GOLGA3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GOLGA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Golgi autoantigen,golgin subfamily a, 3 (GOLGA3, Accession NM_(—)005895.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GOLGA3.

Glycoprotein v (platelet) (GP5, Accession NM_(—)004488.1) is anotherGAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GP5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GP5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GP5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein v(platelet) (GP5, Accession NM_(—)004488.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GP5.

GR6 (Accession NM_(—)007354.1) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GR6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GR6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16362, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of GR6 (AccessionNM_(—)007354.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GR6.

Glutamate receptor, metabotropic 6 (GRM6, Accession NM_(—)000843.2) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRM6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GRM6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRM6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19400, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, metabotropic 6 (GRM6, Accession NM_(—)000843.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GRM6.

GRWD (Accession NM_(—)031485.1) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRWD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRWD, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GRWD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19632, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of GRWD (AccessionNM_(—)031485.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRWD.

GTPBG3 (Accession NM_(—)032620.1) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTPBG3 BINDING SITE1 and GTPBG3 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby GTPBG3, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTPBG3 BINDING SITE1 andGTPBG3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14680 and SEQ ID:18851respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of GTPBG3 (AccessionNM_(—)032620.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTPBG3.

HCA4 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HCA4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HCA4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HCA4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5223, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of HCA4 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HCA4.

Histamine receptor h4 (HRH4, Accession NM_(—)021624.2) is another GAM136target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HRH4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby HRH4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HRH4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8519, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Histamine receptorh4 (HRH4, Accession NM_(—)021624.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HRH4.

HSPC065 (Accession NM_(—)014157.2) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSPC065 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC065,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC065 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19775, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of HSPC065 (AccessionNM_(—)014157.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSPC065.

Hormonally upregulated neu-associated kinase (HUNK, AccessionNM_(—)014586.1) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HUNK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HUNK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HUNK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11495, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Hormonallyupregulated neu-associated kinase (HUNK, Accession NM_(—)014586.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HUNK.

Immunoglobulin superfamily, member 2 (IGSF2, Accession NM_004258.1) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IGSF2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by IGSF2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IGSF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8672, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Immunoglobulinsuperfamily, member 2 (IGSF2, Accession NM_(—)004258.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IGSF2.

IMPACT (Accession NM_(—)018439.1) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IMPACT BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IMPACT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IMPACT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19776, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of IMPACT (AccessionNM_(—)018439.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IMPACT.

Indolethylamine n-methyltransferase (INMT, Accession NM_(—)006774.3) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. INMT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by INMT, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of INMTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3823, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Indolethylaminen-methyltransferase (INMT, Accession NM_(—)006774.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with INMT.

Junctional adhesion molecule 1 (JAM1, Accession) is another GAM136target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. JAM1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby JAM1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of JAM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14909, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Junctionaladhesion molecule 1 (JAM1, Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with JAM1.

JM11 (Accession NM_(—)033626.1) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. JM11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JM11, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of JM11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3482, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of JM11 (AccessionNM_(—)033626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith JM11.

KIAA0063 (Accession NM_(—)014876.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0063 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0063,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0063 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0063(Accession NM_(—)014876.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0063.

KIAA0087 (Accession NM_(—)014769.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0087 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0087,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0087 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17094, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0087(Accession NM_(—)014769.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0087.

KIAA0090 (Accession NM_(—)015047.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0090 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0090,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0090 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1552, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0090(Accession NM_(—)015047.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0090.

KIAA0161 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA0161 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0161, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0161 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15212,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0161(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0161.

KIAA0205 (Accession NM_(—)014873.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0205 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0205,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0205 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11019, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0205(Accession NM_(—)014873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0205.

KIAA0210 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA0210 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0210 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byKIAA0210, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0210 BINDING SITE1and KIAA0210 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12431 and SEQ ID:10972respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0210(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0210.

KIAA0406 (Accession NM_(—)014657.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0406 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0406,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0406 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13524, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0406(Accession NM_(—)014657.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0406.

KIAA0441 (Accession NM_(—)014797.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0441 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0441,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0441 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1227, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0441(Accession NM_(—)014797.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0441.

KIAA0447 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA0447 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0447, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0447 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9929,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0447(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0447.

KIAA0459 (Accession XM_(—)027862.7) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0459 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0459,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0459 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0459(Accession XM_(—)027862.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0459.

KIAA0493 (Accession XM_(—)034717.8) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0493 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0493,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0493 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16273, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0493(Accession XM_(—)034717.8). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0493.

KIAA0561 (Accession XM_(—)038150.2) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0561 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0561,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0561 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10973, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0561(Accession XM_(—)038150.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0561.

KIAA0594 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA0594 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0594, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0594 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9870,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0594(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0594.

KIAA0599 (Accession XM_(—)085127.6) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0599 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0599,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0599 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18369, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0599(Accession XM_(—)085127.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0599.

KIAA0711 (Accession NM_(—)014867.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0711 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0711,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0711 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4700, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0711(Accession NM_(—)014867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0711.

KIAA0841 (Accession XM_(—)049237.5) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0841 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0841,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0841 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0841(Accession XM_(—)049237.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0841.

KIAA0924 (Accession NM_(—)014897.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0924 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0924,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0924 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3141, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0924(Accession NM_(—)014897.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0924.

KIAA0931 (Accession XM_(—)041191.4) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0931 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0931,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0931 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19082, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0931(Accession XM_(—)041191.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0931.

KIAA0961 (Accession NM_(—)014898.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0961 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0961,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0961 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19593, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0961(Accession NM_(—)014898.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0961.

KIAA1028 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1028 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1028, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1028 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18235,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1028(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1028.

KIAA1143 (Accession XM_(—)044014.3) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1143 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1143,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1143 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12426, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1143(Accession XM_(—)044014.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1143.

KIAA1161 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1161 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1161, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1161 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11081,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1161(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1161.

KIAA1185 (Accession NM_(—)020710.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1185 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1185,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1185 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2134, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1185(Accession NM_(—)020710.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1185.

KIAA1193 (Accession XM_(—)041843.2) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1193 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1193,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1193 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18852, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1193(Accession XM_(—)041843.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1193.

KIAA1210 (Accession XM_(—)172801.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1210 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1210,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1210 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4237, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1210(Accession XM_(—)172801.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1210.

KIAA1254 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1254 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1254, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1254 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2406,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1254(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1254.

KIAA1257 (Accession XM_(—)031577.3) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1257 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1257BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1257, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1257BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1257 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15885 andSEQ ID:5979 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1257(Accession XM_(—)031577.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1257.

KIAA1280 (Accession NM_(—)015691.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1280 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1280,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1280 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8845, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1280(Accession NM_(—)015691.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1280.

KIAA1530 (Accession XM_(—)042661.5) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1530 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1530,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1530 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13682, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1530(Accession XM_(—)042661.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1530.

KIAA1649 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1649 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1649, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1649 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16107,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1649(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1649.

KIAA1712 (Accession XM_(—)041497.9) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1712 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1712, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1712BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5693, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1712(Accession XM_(—)041497.9). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1712.

KIAA1727 (Accession XM_(—)034262.6) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1727 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1727,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1727 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1727(Accession XM_(—)034262.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1727.

KIAA1737 (Accession NM_(—)033426.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1737 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1737,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1737 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3552, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1737(Accession NM_(—)033426.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1737.

KIAA1829 (Accession XM_(—)030378.2) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1829 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1829,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1829 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13422, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1829(Accession XM_(—)030378.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1829.

KIAA1922 (Accession XM_(—)057040.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13683, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1922(Accession XM_(—)057040.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1922.

KIAA1924 (Accession NM_(—)153239.2) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1924 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1924,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1924 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5980, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1924(Accession NM_(—)153239.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1924.

KIAA1956 (Accession XM_(—)085836.6) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1956 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1956,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1956 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17777, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1956(Accession XM_(—)085836.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1956.

KIAA1971 (Accession XM_(—)058720.5) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1971 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1971,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1971 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11033, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1971(Accession XM_(—)058720.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1971.

Lysosomal-associated membrane protein 3 (LAMP3, AccessionNM_(—)014398.1) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LAMP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LAMP3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LAMP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13626, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition ofLysosomal-associated membrane protein 3 (LAMP3, AccessionNM_(—)014398.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAMP3.

Leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor, subfamily a (without tm domain),member 3 (LILRA3, Accession NM_(—)006865.1) is another GAM136 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LILRA3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLILRA3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LILRA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16588, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Leukocyteimmunoglobulin-like receptor, subfamily a (without tm domain), member 3(LILRA3, Accession NM_(—)006865.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LILRA3.

Lethal giant larvae homolog 1 (drosophila) (LLGL1, AccessionNM_(—)004140.2) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LLGL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LLGL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LLGL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17511, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Lethal giantlarvae homolog 1 (drosophila) (LLGL1, Accession NM_(—)004140.2), a genewhich has a role in control of cell proliferation and differentiationduring development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LLGL1.

The function of LLGL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. LOC112724 (Accession)is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC112724BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by LOC112724, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof LOC112724 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4017, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC112724(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC112724.

LOC113675 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC113675 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC113675, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC113675 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:5894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC113675(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC113675.

LOC115219 (Accession XM_(—)055499.4) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115219 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115219, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115219 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC115219(Accession XM_(—)055499.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115219.

LOC119392 (Accession NM_(—)145247.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC119392 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC119392, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC119392 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3818, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC119392(Accession NM_(—)145247.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC119392.

LOC120939 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC120939 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC120939, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC120939 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13240, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC120939(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC120939.

LOC126133 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC126133 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC126133, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC126133 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17494, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC126133(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC126133.

LOC126669 (Accession XM_(—)060121.4) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126669 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126669, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126669 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9831, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC126669(Accession XM_(—)060121.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126669.

LOC128387 (Accession XM_(—)059243.3) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC128387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC128387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC128387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC128387(Accession XM_(—)059243.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC128387.

LOC131308 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC131308 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC131308, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC131308 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:9826, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC131308(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC131308.

LOC135154 (Accession NM_(—)145267.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135154 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135154, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135154 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5005, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC135154(Accession NM_(—)145267.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135154.

LOC135398 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC135398 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC135398, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC135398 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11002, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC135398(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC135398.

LOC135763 (Accession NM_(—)138572.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135763 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135763, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135763 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3127, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC135763(Accession NM_(—)138572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135763.

LOC138050 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC138050 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC138050, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC138050 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:5749, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC138050(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC138050.

LOC138199 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC138199 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC138199, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC138199 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:5770, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC138199(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC138199.

LOC142927 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC142927 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC142927, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC142927 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:9930, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC142927(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC142927.

LOC144317 (Accession XM_(—)084813.4) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144317 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144317, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144317 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14198, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC144317(Accession XM_(—)084813.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144317.

LOC145268 (Accession XM_(—)085072.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145268 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145268, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145268 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6134, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC145268(Accession XM_(—)085072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145268.

LOC145622 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC145622 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC145622, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC145622 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14806, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC145622(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC145622.

LOC145813 (Accession XM_(—)096873.2) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9548, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC145813(Accession XM_(—)096873.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145813.

LOC146229 (Accession XM_(—)085387.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146229 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146229BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146229, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146229BINDING SITE1 and LOC146229 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12076 andSEQ ID:3787 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC146229(Accession XM_(—)085387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146229.

LOC146443 (Accession XM_(—)085461.6) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146443 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146443, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146443 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC146443(Accession XM_(—)085461.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146443.

LOC146455 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC146455 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC146455, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC146455 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12428, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC146455(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC146455.

LOC146901 (Accession XM_(—)097121.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146901 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146901, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146901 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14423, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC146901(Accession XM_(—)097121.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146901.

LOC146909 (Accession XM_(—)085634.3) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12423, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC146909(Accession XM_(—)085634.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146909.

LOC147276 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC147276 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC147276, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC147276 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:4474, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC147276(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC147276.

LOC147429 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC147429 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC147429, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC147429 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15647, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC147429(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC147429.

LOC147660 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC147660 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC147660, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC147660 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10507, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC147660(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC147660.

LOC147990 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC147990 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC147990, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC147990 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:4469, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC147990(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC147990.

LOC148137 (Accession NM_(—)144692.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17632, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC148137(Accession NM_(—)144692.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148137.

LOC148189 (Accession XM_(—)086087.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148189 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148189, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148189 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7424, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC148189(Accession XM_(—)086087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148189.

LOC148195 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC148195 BINDING SITE1 and LOC148195 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byLOC148195, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148195 BINDING SITE1and LOC148195 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15515 and SEQ ID:1164respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC148195(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC148195.

LOC148645 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC148645 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC148645, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC148645 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11573, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC148645(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC148645.

LOC148887 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC148887 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC148887, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC148887 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13862, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC148887(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC148887.

LOC149117 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC149117 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC149117, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC149117 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17663, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC149117(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC149117.

LOC149506 (Accession XM_(—)097661.4) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149506 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149506, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149506 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6703, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC149506(Accession XM_(—)097661.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149506.

LOC149692 (Accession XM_(—)097706.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149692 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149692, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149692 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14807, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC149692(Accession XM_(—)097706.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149692.

LOC150225 (Accession XM_(—)097870.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150225 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150225, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150225 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9366, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC150225(Accession XM_(—)097870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150225.

LOC150397 (Accession XM_(—)086907.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150397 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150397, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150397 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9404, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC150397(Accession XM_(—)086907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150397.

LOC151057 (Accession XM_(—)097998.2) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151057 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151057, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151057 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9827, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC151057(Accession XM_(—)097998.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151057.

LOC151201 (Accession XM_(—)098021.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC151201(Accession XM_(—)098021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151201.

LOC151475 (Accession XM_(—)098063.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19282, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC151475(Accession XM_(—)098063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151475.

LOC151602 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC151602 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC151602, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC151602 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC151602(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC151602.

LOC151826 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC151826 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC151826, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC151826 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:9541, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC151826(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC151826.

LOC152137 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC152137 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC152137, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC152137 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8819, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC152137(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC152137.

LOC152220 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC152220 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC152220, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC152220 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6805, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC152220(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC152220.

LOC152300 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC152300 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC152300, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC152300 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:412, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC152300(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC152300.

LOC152582 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC152582 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC152582, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC152582 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10692, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC152582(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC152582.

LOC152719 (Accession XM_(—)098257.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152719 BINDING SITE1 and LOC152719BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC152719, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152719BINDING SITE1 and LOC152719 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5750 andSEQ ID:3422 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC152719(Accession XM_(—)098257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152719.

LOC152794 (Accession XM_(—)087525.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152794 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152794, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152794 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC152794(Accession XM_(—)087525.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152794.

LOC153606 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC153606 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC153606, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC153606 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6383, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC153606(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC153606.

LOC153688 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC153688 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC153688, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC153688 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC153688(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC153688.

LOC153811 (Accession XM_(—)087779.2) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153811 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153811, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153811 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12732, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC153811(Accession XM_(—)087779.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153811.

LOC153883 (Accession XM_(—)087798.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153883 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153883, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153883 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC153883(Accession XM_(—)087798.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153883.

LOC154877 (Accession XM_(—)098626.4) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154877 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154877, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154877 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9289, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC154877(Accession XM_(—)098626.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154877.

LOC157506 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC157506 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC157506, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC157506 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17205, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC157506(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC157506.

LOC157507 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC157507 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC157507, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC157507 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15895, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC157507(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC157507.

LOC157798 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC157798 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC157798, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC157798 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1563, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC157798(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC157798.

LOC157858 (Accession XM_(—)098833.3) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157858 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157858, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157858 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11827, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC157858(Accession XM_(—)098833.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157858.

LOC158402 (Accession XM_(—)098936.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158402 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158402, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158402 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:413, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC158402(Accession XM_(—)098936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158402.

LOC158476 (Accession XM_(—)098955.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158476 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158476, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158476 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12077, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC158476(Accession XM_(—)098955.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158476.

LOC158668 (Accession XM_(—)045161.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158668 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158668, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158668 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8440, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC158668(Accession XM_(—)045161.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158668.

LOC162022 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC162022 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC162022, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC162022 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16604, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC162022(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC162022.

LOC169611 (Accession XM_(—)095809.4) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC169611 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC169611, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC169611 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11646, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC169611(Accession XM_(—)095809.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC169611.

LOC196529 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC196529 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC196529, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC196529 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:5060, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC196529(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC196529.

LOC197358 (Accession XM_(—)113872.2) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197358 BINDING SITE1 and LOC197358BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC197358, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197358BINDING SITE1 and LOC197358 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16351 andSEQ ID:17773 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC197358(Accession XM_(—)113872.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197358.

LOC200014 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC200014 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC200014, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC200014 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC200014(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC200014.

LOC200169 (Accession XM_(—)117200.2) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200169 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC200169, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC200169 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6860, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC200169(Accession XM_(—)117200.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200169.

LOC200316 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC200316 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC200316, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC200316 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6549, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC200316(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC200316.

LOC201164 (Accession XM_(—)290750.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201164 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC201164, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC201164 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17606, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC201164(Accession XM_(—)290750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201164.

LOC201702 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC201702 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC201702, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC201702 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:7983, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC201702(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC201702.

LOC202459 (Accession NM_(—)145303.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202459 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202459, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202459 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC202459(Accession NM_(—)145303.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202459.

LOC203197 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC203197 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC203197, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC203197 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC203197(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC203197.

LOC203427 (Accession NM_(—)145305.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203427 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC203427, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203427 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20008, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC203427(Accession NM_(—)145305.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203427.

LOC204804 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC204804 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC204804, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC204804 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3925, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC204804(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC204804.

LOC219673 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC219673 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC219673, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC219673 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17829, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC219673(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC219673.

LOC219735 (Accession XM_(—)167601.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219735 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219735, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219735 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4328, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC219735(Accession XM_(—)167601.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219735.

LOC219894 (Accession XM_(—)167782.3) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC219894(Accession XM_(—)167782.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219894.

LOC220575 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC220575 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC220575, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC220575 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12503, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC220575(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC220575.

LOC220662 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC220662 BINDING SITE1 and LOC220662 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byLOC220662, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220662 BINDING SITE1and LOC220662 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16580 and SEQ ID:17095respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC220662(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC220662.

LOC221174 (Accession XM_(—)167915.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221174 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221174, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221174 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15254, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC221174(Accession XM_(—)167915.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221174.

LOC221271 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC221271 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC221271, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC221271 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:2971, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC221271(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC221271.

LOC221663 (Accession XM_(—)168131.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14871, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC221663(Accession XM_(—)168131.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221663.

LOC245771 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC245771 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC245771, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC245771 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC245771(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC245771.

LOC254013 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC254013 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC254013, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC254013 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18200, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC254013(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC254013.

LOC254268 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC254268 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC254268, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC254268 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:7619, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC254268(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC254268.

LOC255196 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC255196 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC255196, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC255196 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1324, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC255196(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC255196.

LOC255465 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC255465 BINDING SITE1 and LOC255465 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byLOC255465, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255465 BINDING SITE1and LOC255465 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9221 and SEQ ID:17676respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC255465(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC255465.

LOC255919 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC255919 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC255919, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC255919 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:2135, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC255919(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC255919.

LOC256923 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC256923 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC256923, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC256923 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:7013, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC256923(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC256923.

LOC257054 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC257054 BINDING SITE1 and LOC257054 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byLOC257054, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC257054 BINDING SITE1and LOC257054 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14524 and SEQ ID:18129respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC257054(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC257054.

LOC90485 (Accession XM_(—)032059.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90485 BINDING SITE1 and LOC90485BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC90485, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90485BINDING SITE1 and LOC90485 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:20154 andSEQ ID:15288 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC90485(Accession XM_(—)032059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90485.

LOC90591 (Accession XM_(—)032811.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90591 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90591,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90591 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13863, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC90591(Accession XM_(—)032811.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90591.

LOC91115 (Accession XM_(—)036218.4) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91115 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91115,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91115 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4470, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC91115(Accession XM_(—)036218.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91115.

LOC91373 (Accession XM_(—)038063.8) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91373 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91373,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91373 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18364, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC91373(Accession XM_(—)038063.8). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91373.

LOC91547 (Accession XM_(—)039093.5) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91547 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91547,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91547 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC91547(Accession XM_(—)039093.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91547.

LOC91561 (Accession XM_(—)039218.8) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91561 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91561,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91561 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1319, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC91561(Accession XM_(—)039218.8). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91561.

LOC92148 (Accession XM_(—)043160.9) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92148 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92148,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92148 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15402, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC92148(Accession XM_(—)043160.9). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92148.

LOC92466 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC92466 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92466, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC92466 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10843,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC92466(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92466.

LOC92697 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC92697 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92697, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC92697 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3545,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of LOC92697(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC92697.

Leukotriene b4 receptor (LTB4R, Accession NM_(—)000752.1) is anotherGAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LTB4R BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LTB4R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LTB4RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2471, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Leukotriene b4receptor (LTB4R, Accession NM_(—)000752.1), a gene which may be thecardiac p2y receptor involved in the regulation of cardiac musclecontraction through modulation of l-type calcium currents. Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LTB4R.

The function of LTB4R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. MAIL (AccessionNM_(—)031419.1) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAIL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAIL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAIL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6513, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of MAIL (AccessionNM_(—)031419.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAIL.

Male germ cell-associated kinase (MAK, Accession NM_(—)005906.2) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAK BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MAK, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19152, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Male germcell-associated kinase (MAK, Accession NM_(—)005906.2), a gene whichplays an important role in spermatogenesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MAK.

The function of MAK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Mannosidase, beta a,lysosomal-like (MANBAL, Accession NM_(—)022077.2) is another GAM136target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MANBAL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MANBAL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MANBAL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:638, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Mannosidase, betaa, lysosomal-like (MANBAL, Accession NM_(—)022077.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MANBAL.

MGC10200 (Accession NM_(—)145060.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10200 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10200,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10200 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of MGC10200(Accession NM_(—)145060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10200.

MGC14289 (Accession NM_(—)080660.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14289 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14289,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14289 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11444, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of MGC14289(Accession NM_(—)080660.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14289.

MGC15873 (Accession NM_(—)032920.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15873 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15873,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15873 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2473, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of MGC15873(Accession NM_(—)032920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15873.

MGC1842 (Accession XM_(—)037797.4) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC1842 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC1842,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC1842 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7188, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of MGC1842 (AccessionXM_(—)037797.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC1842.

MGC2474 (Accession NM_(—)023931.1) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2474 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2474,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2474 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15463, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of MGC2474 (AccessionNM_(—)023931.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2474.

MGC3329 (Accession NM_(—)024086.2) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3329 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3329,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3329 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12427, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of MGC3329 (AccessionNM_(—)024086.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3329.

MGC4638 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. MGC4638 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4638, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC4638 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3737, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of MGC4638(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4638.

Nadh dehydrogenase (ubiquinone) 1 beta subcomplex, 1, 7 kda (NDUFB1,Accession NM_(—)004545.2) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NDUFB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDUFB1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDUFB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2538, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Nadh dehydrogenase(ubiquinone) 1 beta subcomplex, 1, 7 kda (NDUFB1, AccessionNM_(—)004545.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NDUFB1.

Nadh dehydrogenase (ubiquinone) 1, subcomplex unknown, 2, 14.5 kda(NDUFC2, Accession NM_(—)004549.2) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NDUFC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDUFC2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDUFC2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Nadh dehydrogenase(ubiquinone) 1, subcomplex unknown, 2, 14.5 kda (NDUFC2, AccessionNM_(—)004549.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NDUFC2.

NPR2L (Accession NM_(—)006545.3) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NPR2L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NPR2L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NPR2L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6977, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of NPR2L (AccessionNM_(—)006545.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NPR2L.

Nucleoredoxin (NXN, Accession NM_(—)022463.2) is another GAM136 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NXN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NXN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NXN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15417, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoredoxin(NXN, Accession NM_(—)022463.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NXN.

Origin recognition complex, subunit 1-like (yeast) (ORC1L, AccessionNM_(—)004153.1) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ORC1L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ORC1L, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ORC1L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11234, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Origin recognitioncomplex, subunit 1-like (yeast) (ORC1L, Accession NM_(—)004153.1), agene which may be required for initiation of DNA replication.Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ORC1L.

The function of ORC1L has been established by previous studies. In theyeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, DNA replication is initiated by theorigin of replication complex (ORC), a 6-subunit protein. All 6 genesencoding this complex (ORC1 through ORC6) are essential for viability inyeast. Yeast ORC1 encodes the largest subunit of the ORC and contains acell division cycle-nucleoside triphosphate binding domain that isconserved among several yeast transcriptional regulators. Gavin et al.(1995) used degenerate PCR to clone a human homolog of the yeast ORC1gene. The human ORC1 gene encodes an 861-amino acid protein that is 27%identical to yeast Orc1. Gavin et al. (1995) showed that ORC1 and ORC2(ORC2L; 601182) can be coimmunoprecipitated, suggesting that they form acomplex in vivo. Ohtani et al. (1996) showed that expression of humanORC1 is low in quiescent fibroblast cells and is induced by cell growthstimulation. They found that this control of expression is mediated byE2F (see OMIM Ref. No. 189971) transcriptional repression of the ORC1promoter in quiescent cells. Activation of ORC1 transcription requiredG1 cyclin-dependent kinase activity. Ohtani et al. (1996) concluded thatthere is a direct link between the initiation of DNA replication and thecell growth regulatory pathway involving G1 cyclin- dependent kinase,the Rb tumor suppressor, and E2F.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gavin, K. A.; Hidaka, M.; Stillman, B.: Conserved initiator proteins ineukaryotes. Science 270:1667-1671, 1995; and

Ohtani, K.; DeGregori, J.; Leone, G.; Herendeen, D. R.; Kelly, T. J.;Nevins, J. R. : Expression of the HsOrc1 gene, a human ORC1 homolog, isregulated by cell proliferation via the E2F.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ORC1L arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601902, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Pas domain containing serine/threonine kinase (PASK,Accession NM_(—)015148.1) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PASK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PASK, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PASK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17796, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Pas domaincontaining serine/threonine kinase (PASK, Accession NM_(—)015148.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PASK.

Protocadherin beta 11 (PCDHB11, Accession NM_(—)018931.2) is anotherGAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB11 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PCDHB11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17334, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin beta11 (PCDHB11, Accession NM_(—)018931.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDHB11.

Phosducin-like (PDCL, Accession NM_(—)005388.2) is another GAM136 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDCL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPDCL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDCL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15813, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Phosducin-like(PDCL, Accession NM_(—)005388.2), a gene which may regulate G-proteinsignaling and similar to phosducins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM136include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PDCL.

The function of PDCL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Pdz domain containing 1(PDZK1, Accession NM_(—)002614.2) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDZK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDZK1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDZK1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13616, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Pdz domaincontaining 1 (PDZK1, Accession NM_(—)002614.2), a gene which is acontains PDZ interaction domains, interacts with MAP17, a proteininvolved in control of cell proliferation. and therefore may beassociated with Autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets.Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDZK1.

The function of PDZK1 has been established by previous studies. Custeret al. (1997) cloned a gene from rat kidney mRNA that encodes a proteinregulated by dietary phosphate. They designated the protein Diphor-1(dietary P(i)- regulated RNA-1) and found that it shares homology withthe PDZ domain-containing protein Na+/H+exchanger regulatory factor.Diphor-1 specifically increased Na(+)-dependent phosphate uptake by 1.7times when coexpressed in Xenopus laevis oocytes with the Na(+)-P(i)cotransporter, indicating that it may play an important role in cellularphosphate regulation. Diphor-1 mRNA expression was upregulated severalfold by a restricted phosphate diet, highlighting the possible role ofthe protein in maintaining overall phosphate homeostasis. White et al.(1998) showed that PDZK1, a PDZ domain-containing protein highlyhomologous to rat Diphor-1, is expressed in human kidney. Based on itssequence similarity to rat Diphor-1, they considered PDZK1 a likelycandidate for autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets (ADHR;193108), which maps to 12p13. However, they found by PCR analysis of ahuman/rodent somatic cell hybrid mapping panel and by radiation hybridanalysis that the PDZK1 gene maps to 1q21, thereby excluding it as acandidate for ADHR.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kocher, O.; Comella, N.; Tognazzi, K.; Brown, L. F.: Identification andpartial characterization of PDZK1: a novel protein containing PDZinteraction domains. Lab. Invest. 78:117-125, 1998; and

Ikemoto, M.; Arai, H.; Feng, D.; Tanaka, K.; Aoki, J.; Dohmae, N.;Takio, K.; Adachi, H.; Tsujimoto, M.; Inoue, K.: Identification of aPDZ-domain-containing protein that interacts with.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PDZK1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603831, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Pellino homolog 1 (drosophila) (PELI1, AccessionNM_(—)020651.2) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PELI1 BINDING SITE1 and PELI1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PELI1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PELI1 BINDING SITE1 andPELI1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18940 and SEQ ID:7342respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Pellino homolog 1(drosophila) (PELI1, Accession NM_(—)020651.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PELI1.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 2, beta polypeptide (PIK3C2B, AccessionNM_(—)002646.2) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PIK3C2B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3C2B, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PIK3C2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18311,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 2, beta polypeptide (PIK3C2B, AccessionNM_(—)002646.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PIK3C2B.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic, delta polypeptide (PIK3CD,Accession NM_(—)005026.2) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIK3CD BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3CD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIK3CD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17678, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic, delta polypeptide (PIK3CD,Accession NM_(—)005026.2), a gene which regulating cell growth.Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PIK3CD.

The function of PIK3CD has been established by previous studies.Vanhaesebroeck et al. (1997) classified p110-delta as a class I PI3Kbecause it displayed broad in vitro lipid substrate specificity. Likep110-alpha and p110-beta, p110-delta binds p85 adaptor proteins andGTP-bound Ras. These 3 class I PI3Ks were indistinguishable at the levelof p85 adaptor protein selection or recruitment to activated receptorcomplexes. However, unlike p110-alpha, p110-delta does not phosphorylatep85, but instead has an autophosphorylation activity

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PIK3CD.Okkenhaug et al. (2002) generated mice expressing a catalyticallyinactive form of Pik3cd (asp910 to ala). They observed impairedsignaling and attenuated immune responses by antigen receptors of B andT cells from these mice. The presence of Pik3ca and Pik3cb did notcompensate for Pik3cd in immune function. The mutant mice also developedinflammatory bowel disease. Since the IBD7 susceptibility locus (OMIMRef. No. 605225) maps to chromosome 1p36, the authors suggested thatPIK3CD may be a candidate susceptibility gene

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PIK3CD isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Okkenhaug, K.; Bilancio, A.; Farjot, G.; Priddle, H.; Sancho, S.;Peskett, E.; Pearce, W.; Meek, S. E.; Salpekar, A.; Waterfield, M. D.;Smith, A. J. H.; Vanhaesebroeck, B.: Impaired B and T cell antigenreceptor signaling in p110-delta PI 3-kinase mutant mice. Science297:1031-1034, 2002; and

Vanhaesebroeck, B.; Welham, M. J.; Kotani, K.; Stein, R.; Warne, P. H.;Zvelebil, M. J.; Higashi, K.; Volinia, S.; Downward, J.; Waterfield, M.D.: p110-delta, a novel phosphoinositide 3.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PIK3CD arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602839, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PIP3-E (Accession ) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIP3-E BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIP3-E,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIP3-E BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of PIP3-E(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PIP3-E.

Pro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 1 (PMCHL1, AccessionNM_(—)031887.2) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PMCHL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMCHL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PMCHL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17289, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition ofPro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 1 (PMCHL1, AccessionNM_(—)031887.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMCHL1.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, AccessionNM_(—)005038.1) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPID BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPID, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPID BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8817, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, Accession NM_(—)005038.1), a genewhich catalyzes the cis-trans isomerization of proline imidic peptidebonds in oligopeptides. Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPID.

The function of PPID has been established by previous studies. Thecyclophilins are a conserved gene family of peptidyl-prolyl cis-transisomerases (PPIases; OMIM Ref. No. 123840), the members of which bindthe immunosuppressant cyclosporin A. Cyclophilin 40 (CyP-40, also CYPD)was identified by Kieffer et al. (1992) as a 40-kD cyclophilin-likeprotein with PPIase activity. In the bovine uterus, CyP-40 is acomponent of the estrogen receptor complex (see OMIM Ref. No. 133430).Kieffer et al. (1993) reported the cloning of a human cDNA homologous tothe bovine CyP-40. The cDNA encodes a predicted 370-amino acid protein.The amino end is similar to that of other cyclophilins, while thecarboxyl region resembles FKBP59 (OMIM Ref. No. 600611), a component ofthe glucocorticoid receptor complex. Yokoi et al. (1996) showed that thecyclophilin 40 (or PPID) gene contains 10 exons and spans 14.2 kb ofgenomic DNA. Ten Alu repeats occur within noncoding regions of the gene.Yokoi et al. (1996) mapped the PPID gene to chromosome 4 using a panelof somatic cell hybrid DNAs. By fluorescence in situ hybridization,Ratajczak et al. (1997) mapped the PPID gene to 4q31.3.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ratajczak, T.; Woollatt, E.; Kumar, P.; Ward, B. K.; Minchin, R. F.;Baker, E.: Cyclophilin 40 (PPID) gene map position 4q31.3. ChromosomeRes. 5:151 only, 1997; and

Yokoi, H.; Shimizu, Y.; Anazawa, H.; Lefebvre, C. A.; Korneluk, R. G.;Ikeda; J.- E.: The structure and complete nucleotide sequence of thehuman cyclophilin 40 (PPID) gene. Genomics 35.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPID arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601753, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protein kinase, interferon-inducible double stranded rnadependent (PRKR, Accession NM_(—)002759.1) is another GAM136 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKR BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPRKR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7341, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,interferon-inducible double stranded rna dependent (PRKR, AccessionNM_(—)002759.1), a gene which catalyze the phosphorylation of the alphasubunit of eif2. and therefore may be associated with Huntington'sdisease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Huntington's disease, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRKR.

The function of PRKR has been established by previous studies.Ben-Asouli et al. (2002) showed that human gamma-interferon (IFNG;147570) mRNA uses local activation of PKR in the cell to control its owntranslation yield. IFNG mRNA was found to activate PKR through apseudoknot in its 5-prime untranslated region. Mutations that impairedpseudoknot stability reduced the ability to activate PKR and stronglyincreased the translation efficiency of IFNG mRNA. Nonphosphorylatablemutant eIF2-alpha, knockout of PKR, and the PKR inhibitors2-aminopurine, transdominant- negative PKR, or vaccinia E3Lcorrespondingly enhanced translation of IFNG mRNA. The potential to formthe pseudoknot was found to be phylogenetically conserved. Ben- Asouliet al. (2002) proposed that the RNA pseudoknot acts to adjusttranslation of IFNG mRNA to the PKR level expressed in the cell. Barberet al. (1993) mapped the PRKR gene to 2p21 by in situ hybridization. Thecorresponding mouse gene was mapped to chromosome 17 (band E2) by thesame method. Squire et al. (1993) assigned the PRKR gene to the boundarybetween 2p22 and 2p21 by fluorescence in situ hybridization. Taylor etal. (1999) studied the mechanism underlying the resistance of hepatitisC virus (HCV) to interferon. They demonstrated that the HCV envelopeprotein E2 contains a sequence identical with phosphorylation sites ofthe interferon-inducible protein kinase PKR and the translationinitiation factor EIF2-alpha, a target of PKR. E2 inhibited the kinaseactivity of PKR and blocked its inhibitory effect on protein synthesisand cell growth. This interaction of E2 in PKR may be one mechanism bywhich HCV circumvents the antiviral effect of interferon. Taylor et al.(1999) hypothesized that another potential outcome of PKR inhibition isthe promotion of cell growth which may contribute to HCV-associatedhepatocellular carcinoma. Huntington disease (OMIM Ref. No. 143100) is aneurodegenerative disorder caused by a trinucleotide repeat expansionwithin the huntingtin gene, resulting in generation of a polyglutaminetract in the protein product. Peel et al. (2001) showed that PKRpreferentially bound mutant huntingtin RNA transcripts immobilized onstreptavidin columns that had been incubated with human brain extracts.Immunohistochemical studies demonstrated that PKR was present in itsactivated form in both human Huntington autopsy material and braintissue derived from Huntington yeast artificial chromosome transgenicmice. The increased immunolocalization of the activated kinase was morepronounced in areas most affected by the disease. The authors suggesteda role for PKR activation in the Huntington disease process.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ben-Asouli, Y.; Banai, Y.; Pel-Or, Y.; Shir, A.; Kaempfer, R.: Humaninterferon-gamma mRNA autoregulates its translation through a pseudoknotthat activates the interferon-inducible protein kinase PKR. Cell108:221-232, 2002; and

Peel, A. L.; Rao, R. V.; Cottrell, B. A.; Hayden, M. R.; Ellerby, L. M.;Bredesen, D. E.: Double-stranded RNA-dependent protein kinase, PKR,binds preferentially to Huntington's diseas.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PRKR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176871, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PRO0365 (Accession NM_(—)014126.1) is another GAM136 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0365 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPRO0365, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0365 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15753, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of PRO0365 (AccessionNM_(—)014126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0365.

PRO1992 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. PRO1992 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO1992, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRO1992 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4868, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of PRO1992(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO1992.

Proteasome (prosome, macropain) subunit, beta type, 2 (PSMB2, AccessionNM_(—)002794.3) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PSMB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSMB2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PSMB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15555, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Proteasome(prosome, macropain) subunit, beta type, 2 (PSMB2, AccessionNM_(—)002794.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PSMB2.

Proline-serine-threonine phosphatase interacting protein 2 (PSTPIP2,Accession NM_(—)024430.2) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSTPIP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSTPIP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSTPIP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2794, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition ofProline-serine-threonine phosphatase interacting protein 2 (PSTPIP2,Accession NM_(—)024430.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PSTPIP2.

Prostaglandin e synthase (PTGES, Accession NM_(—)004878.2) is anotherGAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGES BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PTGES, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGESBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2996, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin esynthase (PTGES, Accession NM_(—)004878.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGES.

Rab21, member ras oncogene family (RAB21, Accession NM_(—)014999.1) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB21 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB21, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB21BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18931, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Rab21, member rasoncogene family (RAB21, Accession NM_(—)014999.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB21.

Rab39, member ras oncogene family (RAB39, Accession XM_(—)084662.2) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB39 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB39, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB39BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4443, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Rab39, member rasoncogene family (RAB39, Accession XM_(—)084662.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB39.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNM_(—)014737.1) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8520, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NM_(—)014737.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Rna binding motif protein 8a (RBM8A, Accession NM_(—)005105.2) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBM8A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RBM8A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RBM8ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18760, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Rna binding motifprotein 8a (RBM8A, Accession NM_(—)005105.2), a gene which involves inthe pathway of gene expression postsplicing nuclear preexport mRNPs, andnewly exported cytoplasmic mRNPs. Accordingly, utilities of GAM136include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RBM8A.

The function of RBM8A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. RNO2 (Accession) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNO2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RNO2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNO2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11666, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of RNO2 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RNO2.

RPP30 (Accession NM_(—)006413.2) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RPP30 BINDING SITE1 and RPP30 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byRPP30, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RPP30 BINDING SITE1 andRPP30 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:669 and SEQ ID:415 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of RPP30 (AccessionNM_(—)006413.2), a gene which is a component of ribonuclease p thatprocesses 5′ ends of precursor tRNAs. Accordingly, utilities of GAM136include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RPP30.

The function of RPP30 has been established by previous studies. Bybiochemical purification of RNase P, micropeptide sequence analysis, andEST database searching, Eder et al. (1997) obtained a cDNA encodingRPP30. The deduced protein contains 268 amino acids with a predictedmolecular mass of nearly 30 kD. Jarrous et al. (1998) determined thatRPP30 is a target for antisera from systemic sclerosis patients.Immunoprecipitation analysis showed that polyclonal antibodies raisedagainst RPP20, RPP30, RPP38, or RPP40 interact with RNase P from HeLacells.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Eder, P. S.; Kekuda, R.; Stolc, V.; Altman, S.: Characterization of twoscleroderma autoimmune antigens that copurify with human ribonuclease P.Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 94:1101-1106, 1997; and

Jarrous, N.; Eder, P. S.; Guerrier-Takada, C.; Hoog, C.; Altman, S.:Autoantigenic properties of some protein subunits of catalyticallyactive complexes of human ribonuclease P. RNA 4:407.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RPP30 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606115, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sterol-c4-methyl oxidase-like (SC4MOL, AccessionNM_(—)006745.2) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SC4MOL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SC4MOL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SC4MOL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8501, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Sterol-c4-methyloxidase-like (SC4MOL, Accession NM_(—)006745.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SC4MOL.

Sex comb on midleg-like 2 (drosophila) (SCML2, Accession NM_(—)006089.1)is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCML2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SCML2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSCML2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9298, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Sex comb onmidleg-like 2 (drosophila) (SCML2, Accession NM_(—)006089.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCML2.

SCYA22 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. SCYA22 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCYA22, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SCYA22 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13867, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of SCYA22(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCYA22.

Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NM_(—)014563.1) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEDL BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SEDL, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEDLBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18071, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Spondyloepiphysealdysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NM_(—)014563.1), a gene which may playrole in vesicular transport from endoplasmic reticulum to golgi. andtherefore may be associated with Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SEDL.

The function of SEDL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Sema domain, seventhrombospondin repeats (type 1 and type 1-like), transmembrane domain(tm) and short cytoplasmic domain, (semaphorin) 5a (SEMA5A, AccessionNM_(—)003966.1) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SEMA5A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEMA5A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SEMA5A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11943, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Sema domain, seventhrombospondin repeats (type 1 and type 1-like), transmembrane domain(tm) and short cytoplasmic domain, (semaphorin) 5a (SEMA5A, AccessionNM_(—)003966.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SEMA5A.

Selenoprotein n, 1 (SEPN1, Accession NM_(—)020451.1) is another GAM136target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEPN1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SEPN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEPN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17169, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Selenoprotein n, 1(SEPN1, Accession NM_(—)020451.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SEPN1.

Small edrk-rich factor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NM_022978.1)is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF1BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SERF1B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSERF1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18926, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NM_(—)022978.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1B.

Serine (or cysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 9(SERPINB9, Accession NM_(—)004155.2) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SERPINB9 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SERPINB9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERPINB9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6595, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Serine (orcysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 9 (SERPINB9,Accession NM_(—)004155.2), a gene which may be a serpin serine proteaseinhibitor that interacts with granzyme B (GZMB). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SERPINB9.

The function of SERPINB9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM88.2. Sh3-domain bindingprotein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NM_(—)003023.2) is another GAM136 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3BP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySH3BP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SH3BP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19004, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domain bindingprotein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NM_(—)003023.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SH3BP2.

Tal1 (scl) interrupting locus (SIL, Accession NM_(—)003035.1) is anotherGAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SIL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10047, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Tal1 (scl)interrupting locus (SIL, Accession NM_(—)003035.1), a gene which may berequired for axial development and left-right specification andtherefore may be associated with Prominent midline neural tube defects,abnormal left-right development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM136include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Prominent midline neuraltube defects, abnormal left-right development, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SIL.

The function of SIL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Solute carrier family14 (urea transporter), member 2 (SLC14A2, Accession NM_(—)007163.2) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC14A2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SLC14A2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLC14A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9752, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 14 (urea transporter), member 2 (SLC14A2, AccessionNM_(—)007163.2), a gene which is a renal urea transporter 2. andtherefore may be associated with Orthostatic hypotension. Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofOrthostatic hypotension, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC14A2.

The function of SLC14A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM97.1. Solute carrier family16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 4 (SLC16A4, AccessionNM_(—)004696.1) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC16A4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC16A4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC16A4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17675,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 4 (SLC16A4,Accession NM_(—)004696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC16A4.

Solute carrier family 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 10(SLC2A10, Accession NM_(—)030777.2) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC2A10 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC2A10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC2A10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15101, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 10 (SLC2A10,Accession NM_(—)030777.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC2A10.

SMAC (Accession NM_(—)138929.1) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SMAC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySMAC, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMAC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11007, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of SMAC (AccessionNM_(—)138929.1), a gene which promotes apoptosis via caspase activation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SMAC.

The function of SMAC has been established by previous studies. Verhagenet al. (2000) identified the murine homolog of SMAC, which they calledDIABLO (direct IAP- binding protein with low pI). They showed thatDIABLO can bind mammalian IAP homolog A (MIHA, or API3) and can alsointeract with MIHB (API1; 601712), MIHC (API2; 601721), and OpIAP, thebaculoviral IAP. Immunoprecipitation and Western blot analysis indicatedthat the N-terminally processed, IAP-interacting form of DIABLO isconcentrated in membrane fractions in healthy cells but is released intothe MIHA-containing cytosolic fractions upon ultraviolet (UV)irradiation. Since transfection of cells with DIABLO was able to counterthe protection afforded by MIHA against UV irradiation, the authorssuggested that DIABLO may promote apoptosis by binding to IAPs andpreventing them from inhibiting caspases. Chai et al. (2000) showed thatSMAC/DIABLO promotes not only the proteolytic activation of procaspase-3, but also the enzymatic activity of mature caspase-3, both of whichdepend upon its ability to interact physically with IAPs.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of SMAC.Okada et al. (2002) generated Diablo-deficient mice by homologousrecombination. Western blot analysis confirmed the null mutation. Themice were fertile and appeared grossly normal at more than 1 year ofage, and histologic analysis failed to detect any abnormalities. Invitro analysis indicated an inhibition of procaspase-3 (CASP3; 600636)cleavage in Diablo -/-cell lysates, but all types of Diablo -/- cellstested responded normally to a number of apoptotic stimuli. Fas (OMIMRef. No. 134637)-mediated apoptosis in liver was also normal in vivo inthese mice. The authors concluded that a redundant molecule, possiblyOmi (PRSS25; 606441), or molecules are capable of compensating for theloss of Diablo function. Alternatively, they suggested that Diablo mayonly regulate programmed cell death in specific situations or tissuesnot yet identified.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for SMAC isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Okada, H.; Suh, W.-K.; Jin, J.; Woo, M.; Du, C.; Elia, A.; Duncan, G.S.; Wakeham, A.; Itie, A.; Lowe, S. W.; Wang, X.; Mak, T. W.: Generationand characterization of Smac/DIABLO-deficient mice. Molec. Cell. Biol.22:3509-3517, 2002; and

Verhagen, A. M.; Ekert, P. G.; Pakusch, M.; Silke, J.; Connolly, L. M.;Reid, G. E.; Moritz, R. L.; Simpson, R. J.; Vaux, D. L.: Identificationof DIABLO, a mammalian protein that promote.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SMAC arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605219, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Synaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNM_(—)003825.2) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNAP23 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP23,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNAP23 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3908, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNM_(—)003825.2), a gene which is essential component of the highaffinity receptor for the general membrane fusion machinery.Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNAP23.

The function of SNAP23 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Sorting nexin 15(SNX15, Accession NM_(—)013306.2) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX15 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SNX15, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX15BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10190, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 15(SNX15, Accession NM_(—)013306.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX15.

SQV7L (Accession XM_(—)047287.2) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SQV7L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SQV7L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SQV7L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5878, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of SQV7L (AccessionXM_(—)047287.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SQV7L.

SS-56 (Accession NM_(—)018073.4) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SS-56 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SS-56,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SS-56 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15880, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of SS-56 (AccessionNM_(—)018073.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SS-56.

SUN1 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SUN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SUN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SUN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16363, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of SUN1 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SUN1.

Tap binding protein (tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NM_(—)003190.3) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAPBP BINDINGSITE1 and TAPBP BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TAPBP,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAPBP BINDING SITE1 andTAPBP BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7038 and SEQ ID:5937respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Tap bindingprotein (tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NM_(—)003190.3), a gene which isinvolved in MHC class I-restricted antigen processing. Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TAPBP.

The function of TAPBP has been established by previous studies. Newlyassembled major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecules (seeOMIM Ref. No. 142800), together with the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)chaperone calreticulin (OMIM Ref. No. 109091), interact with thetransporter associated with antigen processing (TAP1; 170260) through amolecule called tapasin (Sadasivan et al., 1996). By molecular cloningof tapasin, Ortmann et al. (1997) found it to be a type I transmembraneglycoprotein encoded by an MHC-linked gene. The mature protein has 428amino acids with a single N-linked glycosylation site at position 233.It is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily with a probablecytoplasmic ER retention signal. Up to 4 MHC class I/tapasin complexeswere found to bind to each TAP molecule in Daudi and L001 cells.Expression of tapasin in a negative mutant human cell line restoredclass I/TAP association and normal class I cell surface expression.Tapasin expression also corrected the defective recognition of virus-infected cells of the same line by class I-restricted cytotoxic T cells,thus establishing a critical functional role for tapasin in MHC classI-restricted antigen processing. Herberg et al. (1998) identified an ESTencoding the mouse tapasin homolog. Mayer and Klein (2001) proposed thattapasin is in reality an MHC class I molecule with a different functionfrom that currently executed by conventional class I molecules. Theybased this proposal on the amino acid sequence similarity betweentapasin and conventional class I molecules, on similarity of predictedtertiary structure and domain organization of the molecules, onsimilarity of exon/intron organization of the encoding genes, and on themapping of the class IA and tapasin genes into the same chromosomalregion in all jawed vertebrates that had been tested to that time(Michalova et al., 2000).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mayer, W. E.; Klein, J.: Is tapasin a modified Mhc class I molecule?Immunogenetics 53:719-723, 2001; and

Ortmann, B.; Copeman, J.; Lehner, P. J.; Sadasivan, B.; Herberg, J. A.;Grandea, A. G.; Riddell, S. R.; Tampe, R.; Spies, T.; Trowsdale, J.;Cresswell, P.: A critical role for tapasin.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TAPBP arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601962, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NM_(—)020553.2)is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17772, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NM_(—)020553.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

Teratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 (TDGF1, AccessionNM_(—)003212.1) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TDGF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TDGF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TDGF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17005, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition ofTeratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 (TDGF1, AccessionNM_(—)003212.1), a gene which can play a role in the determination ofthe epiblastic cells that subsequently give rise to the mesoderm. andtherefore may be associated with Forebrain defects. Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofForebrain defects, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TDGF1.

The function of TDGF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Telomeric repeatbinding factor 2 (TERF2, Accession NM_(—)005652.2) is another GAM136target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TERF2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TERF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TERF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17679, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor 2 (TERF2, Accession NM_(—)005652.2), a gene which plays akey role in the protective activity of telomeres. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TERF2.

The function of TERF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM133.2. TIM3 (Accession) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TIM3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TIM3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIM3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19281, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of TIM3 (Accession),a gene which regulates macrophage activation and enhances the severityof experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in mice. Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TIM3.

The function of TIM3 has been established by previous studies. Byimmunoscreening Th1 and Th2 cells with monoclonal antibodies derivedfrom mouse Th1 cell-immunized rats, followed by gene-expression cloning,Monney et al. (2002) obtained a cDNA encoding mouse Tim3. By genomicdatabase searching and RT-PCR, the authors isolated a cDNA encodinghuman TIM3. The deduced 301-amino acid type I membrane protein, 63%identical overall and 77% identical in the cytoplasmic domain, has an Igvariable-like domain, a mucin-like domain consisting of 31% serine andthreonine residues, and a cytoplasmic domain with a tyrosinephosphorylation motif. Monney et al. (2002) noted that TIM3 is relatedto the hepatitis A virus cellular receptor (HAVCR1; 606518), also knownas the kidney injury molecule (Kim1). Using flow cytometric and RT- PCRanalysis, Monney et al. (2002) detected Tim3 only on activated Th1 cellsand CD11b+ (ITGAM; 120980) macrophages. Cells expressing Tim3predominate in the central nervous system of mice at the onset ofexperimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), a Th1-mediatedautoimmune disease. Anti-Tim3 treatment enhanced the clinical andpathologic severity of EAE and increased the number and activation levelof macrophages. Monney et al. (2002) proposed that anti-Tim3 may triggerthe production of proinflammatory cytokines in vivo and inducemacrophage activation possibly by enhancing the migration of Th1 cellsinto the brain or by blocking an interaction between Tim3 and aninhibitory ligand.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Monney, L.; Sabatos, C.; Gaglia, J. L.; Ry, A.; Waldner, H.; Chernova,T.; Manning, S.; Greenfield, E. A.; Coyle, A. J.; Sobel, R. A.; Freeman,G. J.; Kuchroo, V. K.: Th1-specific cell surface protein regulatesmacrophage activation and severity of an autoimmune disease. Nature415:536-541, 2002; and

McIntire, J. J.; Umetsu, S. E.; Akbari, O.; Potter, M.; Kuchroo, V. K.;Barsh, G. S.; Freeman, G. J.; Umetsu, D. T.; DeKruyff, R. H.:Identification of Tapr (an airway hyperreactivity.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TIM3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606652, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tight junction protein 1 (zona occludens 1) (TJP1, AccessionNM_(—)175610.1) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TJP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TJP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TJP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Tight junctionprotein 1 (zona occludens 1) (TJP1, Accession NM_(—)175610.1), a genewhich colocalizes and interacts with cadherins in cells lacking tightjunctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TJP1.

The function of TJP1 has been established by previous studies. Tightjunction (zonula occludens) protein 1 (TJP1), also referred to as ZO-1,is a 200-kD protein located on a cytoplasmic membrane surface ofvertebrate intercellular tight junctions. Willott et al. (1993) isolateda full-length cDNA sequence for human TJP1. Although the function ofTJP1 is unknown, the cDNA sequence predicted a multi-domain signalingprotein homologous to the product of the ‘discs large-1’ tumorsuppressor gene of Drosophila (OMIM Ref. No. 601014) and several othermembrane-associated proteins in mammals. By fluorescence in situhybridization using a cDNA probe, Mohandas et al. (1995) mapped TJP1 to15q13. The Jackson Laboratory backcross DNA panel derived frominterspecies crosses was used to map Tjp1 to mouse chromosome 7 in aregion with conserved homology to 15q13. Fluorescence in situhybridization studies on metaphases from patients with the Prader-Willisyndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 176270) and/or the Angelman syndrome (OMIM Ref.No. 105830) showed that TJP1 maps close but distal to the PWS/ASchromosome region.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mohandas, T. K.; Chen, X.-N.; Rowe, L. B.; Birkenmeier, E. H.; Fanning,A. S.; Anderson, J. M.; Korenberg, J. R.: Localization of the tightjunction protein gene TJP1 to human chromosome 15q13, distal to thePrader-Willi/Angelman region, and to mouse chromosome 7. Genomics30:594-597, 1995; and

Willott, E.; Balda, M. S.; Fanning, A. S.; Jameson, B.; Van Itallie, C.;Anderson, J. M.: The tight junction protein ZO-1 is homologous to theDrosophila discs- large tumor suppressor pr.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TJP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601009, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transmembrane, cochlear expressed, 1 (TMC1, AccessionNM_(—)138691.2) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TMC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TMC1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TMC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10094, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Transmembrane,cochlear expressed, 1 (TMC1, Accession NM_(—)138691.2), a gene which isrequired for normal function of cochlear hair cells and therefore may beassociated with Autosomal recessive nonsyndromic neurosensory deafnessand autosomal dominant nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss.Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Autosomal recessive nonsyndromic neurosensory deafness andautosomal dominant nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss ., and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TMC1.

The function of TMC1 has been established by previous studies. Bypositional cloning, Kurima et al. (2002) identified the gene mutant in aform of autosomal dominant deafness (DFNA36; 606705) and of recessivedeafness (DFNB7/B11; 600974) that map to the same interval on 9q13-q21.The authors evaluated several candidate genes in the critical region butfound no mutations in the deaf families. To identify additionalDFNA36/B7/B11 candidate genes based upon sequence similarity to relatedgenes elsewhere in the genome, they initiated a systematic BLASTanalysis of segments of genomic DNA sequence in the critical region. Onesequence was found to be similar to a predicted gene (subsequently namedTMC2; 606707) on 20p13. They used conserved sequences between TMC2 andthe query sequence (subsequently named TMC1) on chromosome 9q13-q21 todesign primers for amplifying potential TMC1 transcripts from a humanfetal brain cDNA library. Kurima et al. (2002) found the longest openreading frame to be 2,283 nucleotides, predicting an 87-kD protein. TheTMC1 protein is predicted to contain 6 transmembrane domains and to havecytoplasmic orientation of N and C termini. Kurima et al. (2002)obtained the orthologous mouse Tmc1 cDNA by RT-PCR and 5-prime and3-prime RACE of mouse inner-ear cDNA. They found that in the mouse, Tmc1mRNA is expressed in hair cells of the postnatal cochlea and vestibularend organs and is required for normal function of cochlear hair cells.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of TMC1.Vreugde et al. (2002) identified a missense mutation in the Tmc1 gene inthe mouse deaf mutant ‘Beethoven’ (Bth). Thus it is a mouse model forautosomal dominant progressive hearing loss (DFNA36; 606705). Similarly,the recessive deafness mutation dn, which maps to mouse chromosome 19,is a model of profound congenital deafness caused by mutations in theTMC1 gene: DFNB7 (OMIM Ref. No. 600974), also known as DFNB11.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for TMC1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kurima, K.; Peters. L. M.; Yang, Y.; Riazuddin, S.; Ahmed, Z. M.; Naz,S.; Arnaud, D.; Drury, S.; Mo, J.; Makishima, T.; Ghosh, M.; Menon, P.S. N.; and 13 others : Dominant and recessive deafness caused bymutations of a novel gene, TMC1, required for cochlear hair-cellfunction. Nature Genet. 30:277-284, 2002; and

Vreugde, S.; Erven, A.; Kros, C. J.; Marcotti, W.; Fuches, H.; Kurima,K.; Wilcox, E. R.; Friedman, T. B.; Griffith, A. J.; Balling, R.; deAngelis, M. H.; Avraham, K. B.; Steel, K. P.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TMC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606706, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 10b(TNFRSF10B, Accession NM_(—)147187.1) is another GAM136 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TNFRSF10B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTNFRSF10B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16066, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNM_(—)147187.1), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tumor protein p53(li-fraumeni syndrome) (TP53, Accession NM_(—)000546.2) is anotherGAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TP53 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TP53, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TP53BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9481, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Tumor protein p53(li-fraumeni syndrome) (TP53, Accession NM_(—)000546.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TP53.

Tripartite motif-containing 5 (TRIM5, Accession NM_(—)033034.1) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRIM5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18339, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 5 (TRIM5, Accession NM_(—)033034.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM5.

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1(TRPV1, Accession NM_(—)080704.1) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4442, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNM_(—)080704.1), a gene which functions as a receptor for capsaicin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. TUCAN (AccessionNM_(—)014959.1) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TUCAN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TUCAN, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TUCAN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5981, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of TUCAN (AccessionNM_(—)014959.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TUCAN.

Tuftelin 1 (TUFT1, Accession NM_(—)020127.1) is another GAM136 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TUFT1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTUFT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUFT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5698, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Tuftelin 1 (TUFT1,Accession NM_(—)020127.1), a gene which appears to play a role incytokinesis, cell shape, and specialized functions such as secretion andcapping. Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TUFT1.

The function of TUFT1 has been established by previous studies. Tuftelinis an acidic protein found in developing and mature extracellularenamel, the unique and highly mineralized ectodermal tissue coveringvertebrate teeth (Deutsch, 1989; Deutsch et al., 1991). It is thought toplay a major role in mineralization and structural organization ofenamel. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Deutsch et al. (1994)mapped the TUFT1 gene to 1q21-q31. They raised the possibility that anautosomal dominant form of amelogenesis imperfecta (104500, 104530) isdue to a mutation in this gene. By FISH, Bashir et al. (1998) localizedthe TUFT1 gene to 1q21.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Deutsch, D.; Palmon, A.; Fisher, L. W.; Kolodny, N.; Termine, J. D.;Young, M. F. : Sequencing of bovine enamelin (tuftelin), a novel acidicenamel protein. J. Biol. Chem. 266:16021-16028, 1991; and

Deutsch, D.; Palmon, A.; Young, M. F.; Selig, S.; Kearns, W. G.; Fisher,L. W.: Mapping of the human tuftelin (TUFT1) gene to chromosome 1 byfluorescence in situ hybridization. (Abstrac.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TUFT1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600087, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Thioredoxin-like 2 (TXNL2, Accession NM_(—)006541.1) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TXNL2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TXNL2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TXNL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3614, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Thioredoxin-like 2(TXNL2, Accession NM_(—)006541.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TXNL2.

UBF-fl (Accession NM_(—)032828.1) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UBF-fl BINDING SITE1 and UBF-fl BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby UBF-fl, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBF-fl BINDING SITE1 andUBF-fl BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3774 and SEQ ID:9865respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of UBF-fl (AccessionNM_(—)032828.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UBF-fl.

Vent-like homeobox 2 (VENTX2, Accession NM_(—)014468.1) is anotherGAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VENTX2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by VENTX2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VENTX2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1323, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Vent-like homeobox2 (VENTX2, Accession NM_(—)014468.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with VENTX2.

Vacuolar protein sorting 33a (yeast) (VPS33A, Accession NM_(—)022916.2)is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VPS33ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by VPS33A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofVPS33A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6708, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Vacuolar proteinsorting 33a (yeast) (VPS33A, Accession NM_(—)022916.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with VPS33A.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 20a (WBSCR20A, AccessionNM_(—)148956.1) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR20A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR20A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR20A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 20a (WBSCR20A, Accession NM_(—)148956.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR20A.

X-ray repair complementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2(XRCC2, Accession NM_(—)005431.1) is another GAM136 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. XRCC2 BINDING SITE1 and XRCC2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byXRCC2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XRCC2 BINDING SITE1 andXRCC2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12449 and SEQ ID:13590respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of X-ray repaircomplementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2 (XRCC2,Accession NM_(—)005431.1), a gene which involves in the homologousrecombination repair (hrr) pathway of double-stranded dna. Accordingly,utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with XRCC2.

The function of XRCC2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. V-yes-1 yamaguchisarcoma viral oncogene homolog 1 (YES1, Accession NM_(—)005433.2) isanother GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. YES1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by YES1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of YES1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:416, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of V-yes-1 yamaguchisarcoma viral oncogene homolog 1 (YES1, Accession NM_(—)005433.2), agene which is a putative protein-tyrosine kinase. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with YES1.

The function of YES1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Zinc finger protein 133(clone phz-13) (ZNF133, Accession NM_(—)003434.2) is another GAM136target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF133 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ZNF133, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF133 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4840, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 133 (clone phz-13) (ZNF133, Accession NM_(—)003434.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF133.

Zinc finger protein 221 (ZNF221, Accession NM_(—)013359.1) is anotherGAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF221 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF221, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF221BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13245, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 221 (ZNF221, Accession NM_(—)013359.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF221.

Zinc finger protein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NM_(—)003417.1) is anotherGAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF264 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF264, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF264BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4725, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NM_(—)003417.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF264.

Zinc finger protein 338 (ZNF338, Accession) is another GAM136 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF338 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byZNF338, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF338 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 338 (ZNF338, Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM136include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF338.

Zinc finger protein 339 (ZNF339, Accession NM_(—)021220.1) is anotherGAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF339 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF339, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF339BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11496, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 339 (ZNF339, Accession NM_(—)021220.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF339.

ZTL1 (Accession) is another GAM136 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZTL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZTL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZTL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20007, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM136 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:279.

Another function of GAM136 is therefore inhibition of ZTL1 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM136 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZTL1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 137 (GAM137), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM137 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM137 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM137 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM137 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM137 gene encodes a GAM137 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM137 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM137 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:76, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM137 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM137 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM137 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM137 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM137 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:76, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM137folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM137 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM137 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM137 RNA is designated SEQID:202, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM137 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM137 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM137 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM137 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM137target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM137 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM137 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM137 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM137 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM137 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM137 target RNA into GAM137 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM137 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM137 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM137 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM137 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM137 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM137 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM137 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM137 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM137 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM137 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Bobby sox homolog (drosophila) (BBX, Accession NM_(—)020235.2) is aGAM137 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BBX BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby BBX, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BBX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2775, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM137 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:202.

A function of GAM137 is therefore inhibition of Bobby sox homolog(drosophila) (BBX, Accession NM_(—)020235.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM137 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BBX.

KIAA0323 (Accession XM_(—)032634.1) is another GAM137 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0323 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0323,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0323 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM137 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:202.

Another function of GAM137 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0323(Accession XM_(—)032634.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM137 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0323.

LOC202347 (Accession XM_(—)117390.1) is another GAM137 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202347 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202347, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202347 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3099, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM137 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:202.

Another function of GAM137 is therefore inhibition of LOC202347(Accession XM_(—)117390.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM137 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202347.

Transcription factor 7 (t-cell specific, hmg-box) (TCF7, AccessionNM_(—)003202.1) is another GAM137 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TCF7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TCF7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TCF7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8403, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM137 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:202.

Another function of GAM137 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor 7 (t-cell specific, hmg-box) (TCF7, Accession NM_(—)003202.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM137 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TCF7.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 138 (GAM138), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM138 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM138 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM138 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM138 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM138 gene encodes a GAM138 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM138 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM138 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:179, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM138 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM138 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM138 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM138 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM138 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:179, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM138folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM138 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM138 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA is designated SEQID:222, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM138 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM138 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM138 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM138 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM138target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM138 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM138 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM138 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM138 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM138 target RNA into GAM138 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM138 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM138 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM138 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM138 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM138 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM138 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM138 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM138 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM138 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM138 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Chromosome 6 open reading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NM_(—)133367.1)is a GAM138 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf33 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by C6orf33, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf33BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8900, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM138 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

A function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 6 openreading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NM_(—)133367.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM138 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C6orf33.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NM_(—)018956.2) isanother GAM138 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C9orf9, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC9orf9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5771, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM138 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NM_(—)018956.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM138 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf9.

FLJ12973 (Accession NM_(—)024908.1) is another GAM138 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12973 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12973,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12973 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10308, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12973(Accession NM_(—)024908.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12973.

FLJ20136 (Accession NM_(—)017684.1) is another GAM138 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20136 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:650, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20136(Accession NM_(—)017684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20136.

FLJ20147 (Accession NM_(—)017687.1) is another GAM138 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20147 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20147,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20147 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6891, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20147(Accession NM_(—)017687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20147.

FLJ20700 (Accession NM_(—)017932.1) is another GAM138 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20700 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20700,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20700 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20700(Accession NM_(—)017932.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20700.

FLJ20729 (Accession NM_(—)017953.2) is another GAM138 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20729 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20729,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20729 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11088, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20729(Accession NM_(—)017953.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20729.

FLJ32865 (Accession NM_(—)144613.1) is another GAM138 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32865 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32865,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32865 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13561, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32865(Accession NM_(—)144613.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32865.

KIAA0475 (Accession XM_(—)301133.1) is another GAM138 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0475 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0475,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0475 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0475(Accession XM_(—)301133.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0475.

KIAA1257 (Accession XM_(—)031577.3) is another GAM138 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1257 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1257,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1257 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18365, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1257(Accession XM_(—)031577.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1257.

KIAA1443 (Accession NM_(—)020834.1) is another GAM138 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1443 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1443,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1443 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1443(Accession NM_(—)020834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1443.

KIAA1668 (Accession) is another GAM138 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1668 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1668, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1668 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19546,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1668(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1668.

Kelch-like 3 (drosophila) (KLHL3, Accession NM_(—)017415.1) is anotherGAM138 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLHL3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KLHL3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLHL3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18573, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM138 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of Kelch-like 3(drosophila) (KLHL3, Accession NM_(—)017415.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM138 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KLHL3.

LNK (Accession NM_(—)005475.1) is another GAM138 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LNK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LNK, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LNK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18117, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of LNK (AccessionNM_(—)005475.1), a gene which links T-cell receptor activation signal tophospholipase c-gamma-1, grb-2 and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (bysimilarity). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LNK.

The function of LNK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. LOC135818 (AccessionXM_(—)059804.4) is another GAM138 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LOC135818 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC135818, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC135818 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3223,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of LOC135818(Accession XM_(—)059804.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135818.

LOC142927 (Accession) is another GAM138 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC142927 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC142927, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC142927 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13504, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of LOC142927(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC142927.

LOC146229 (Accession XM_(—)085387.1) is another GAM138 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146229 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146229, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146229 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9210, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of LOC146229(Accession XM_(—)085387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146229.

LOC150147 (Accession) is another GAM138 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC150147 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC150147, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC150147 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18674, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of LOC150147(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC150147.

LOC152220 (Accession) is another GAM138 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC152220 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC152220, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC152220 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12911, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of LOC152220(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC152220.

LOC154877 (Accession XM_(—)098626.4) is another GAM138 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154877 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154877, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154877 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of LOC154877(Accession XM_(—)098626.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154877.

LOC196529 (Accession) is another GAM138 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC196529 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC196529, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC196529 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:5335, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of LOC196529(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC196529.

LOC204804 (Accession) is another GAM138 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC204804 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC204804, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC204804 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:2980, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of LOC204804(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC204804.

LOC89932 (Accession) is another GAM138 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC89932 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC89932, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC89932 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19547,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of LOC89932(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC89932.

LOC91250 (Accession XM_(—)037135.1) is another GAM138 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91250 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91250,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91250 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of LOC91250(Accession XM_(—)037135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91250.

LOC91549 (Accession XM_(—)039115.8) is another GAM138 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91549 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91549,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91549 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of LOC91549(Accession XM_(—)039115.8). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91549.

LOC93349 (Accession NM_(—)138402.2) is another GAM138 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93349 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93349,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93349 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10297, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of LOC93349(Accession NM_(—)138402.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93349.

MGC13204 (Accession NM_(—)031465.1) is another GAM138 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13204 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13204,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13204 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4720, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of MGC13204(Accession NM_(—)031465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13204.

MGC2477 (Accession NM_(—)024099.1) is another GAM138 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2477 BINDING SITE1 and MGC2477 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby MGC2477, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2477 BINDING SITE1and MGC2477 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12814 and SEQ ID:13562respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of MGC2477 (AccessionNM_(—)024099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2477.

Makorin, ring finger protein, 4 (MKRN4, Accession NM_(—)030757.1) isanother GAM138 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MKRN4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MKRN4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MKRN4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6362, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM138 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of Makorin, ringfinger protein, 4 (MKRN4, Accession NM_(—)030757.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM138 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MKRN4.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l49 (MRPL49, Accession NM_004927.2) isanother GAM138 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL49BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPL49, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPL49 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12809, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM138 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l49 (MRPL49, Accession NM_(—)004927.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM138 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL49.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic, delta polypeptide (PIK3CD,Accession NM_(—)005026.2) is another GAM138 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIK3CD BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3CD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIK3CD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5480, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic, delta polypeptide (PIK3CD,Accession NM_(—)005026.2), a gene which regulating cell growth.Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PIK3CD.

The function of PIK3CD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Protein kinase, lysinedeficient 3 (PRKWNK3, Accession NM_(—)020922.1) is another GAM138 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKWNK3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPRKWNK3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKWNK3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3228, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,lysine deficient 3 (PRKWNK3, Accession NM_(—)020922.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM138 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PRKWNK3.

RPP30 (Accession NM_(—)006413.2) is another GAM138 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RPP30 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RPP30,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RPP30 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1813, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of RPP30 (AccessionNM_(—)006413.2), a gene which is a component of ribonuclease p thatprocesses 5′ ends of precursor tRNAs. Accordingly, utilities of GAM138include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RPP30.

The function of RPP30 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Solute carrier family24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 1 (SLC24A1, AccessionNM_(—)004727.1) is another GAM138 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC24A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC24A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC24A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14930,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 1 (SLC24A1,Accession NM_(—)004727.1), a gene which is a critical component of thevisual transduction cascade, controlling the calcium concentration ofouter segments during light and darkness. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM138 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC24A1.

The function of SLC24A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Thromboxane a2receptor (TBXA2R, Accession NM_(—)001060.2) is another GAM138 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBXA2R BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTBXA2R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBXA2R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15791, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of Thromboxane a2receptor (TBXA2R, Accession NM_(—)001060.2), a gene which activatesCa2+-activated chloride channels; stimulates platelet aggregation andsmooth muscle constriction and therefore may be associated with Bleedingdisorder. Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Bleeding disorder, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TBXA2R.

The function of TBXA2R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tuftelin 1 (TUFT1,Accession NM_(—)020127.1) is another GAM138 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TUFT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TUFT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUFT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18146, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM138 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of Tuftelin 1 (TUFT1,Accession NM_(—)020127.1), a gene which appears to play a role incytokinesis, cell shape, and specialized functions such as secretion andcapping. Accordingly, utilities of GAM138 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TUFT1.

The function of TUFT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NM_(—)133332.1) is another GAM138target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof WHSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13027, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM138 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:222.

Another function of GAM138 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NM_(—)133332.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM138 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 139 (GAM139), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM139 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM139 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM139 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM139 gene encodes a GAM139 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM139 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:31, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:31 is located at position 93064885 relative tochromosome 11.

GAM139 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM139 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM139 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM139 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM139 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:31, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM139folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM139 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA is designated SEQID:327, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM139 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM139 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM139target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM139 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM139 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM139 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM139 target RNA into GAM139 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM139 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM139 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM139 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM139 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM139 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM139 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM139 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM139 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Abhydrolase domain containing 1 (ABHD1, Accession NP_(—)690609.1) is aGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABHD1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ABHD1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ABHD1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18435, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

A function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Abhydrolase domaincontaining 1 (ABHD1, Accession NP_(—)690609.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABHD1.

Adenosine a2a receptor (ADORA2A, Accession NP_(—)000666.2) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADORA2A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ADORA2A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADORA2ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13460, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Adenosine a2areceptor (ADORA2A, Accession NP_(—)000666.2), a gene which regulatesphagocytosis, apoptosis and platelet aggregation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ADORA2A.

The function of ADORA2A has been established by previous studies.Adenosine is released from metabolically active cells by facilitateddiffusion and is generated extracellularly by degradation of releasedATP. Ledent et al. (1997) noted that it is a potent biologic mediatorthat modulates the activity of numerous cell types, including variousneuronal populations, platelets, neutrophils and mast cells, and smoothmuscle cells in bronchi and vasculature. Most of these effects help toprotect cells and tissues during stress situations such as ischemia.Adenosine mediates its effects through 4 receptor subtypes: the A1(ADORA1; 102775), A2a (also called RDC8), A2b (ADORA2B; 600446), and A3(ADORA3; 600445) receptors. The A2a receptor is abundant in basalganglia, vasculature and platelets, and stimulates adenylyl cyclase. Itis a major target of caffeine. . Libert et al. (1991) and Szepetowski etal. (1993) were clearly mapping the same locus since they used the sameRDC8 probe. Although the probe used by MacCollin et al. (1994) wasreportedly very similar in sequence, it must in fact have come from adifferent locus (Gusella, 1994; Gaudray, 1994).

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function ofADORA2A. By homologous recombination, Ledent et al. (1997) disrupted theAdora2a gene in embryonic stem cells of mice and bred homozygousAdora2a-deficient mice.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for ADORA2A isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ledent, C.; Vaugeois, J.-M.; Schiffmann, S. N.; Pedrazzini, T.; ElYacoubi, M. E.; Vanderhaeghen, J.-J.; Costentin, J.; Heath, J. K.;Vassart, G.; Parmentier, M.: Aggressiveness, hypoalgesia and high bloodpressure in mice lacking the adenosine A2a receptor. Nature 388:674-678,1997; and

MacCollin, M.; Peterfreund, R.; MacDonald, M.; Fink, J. S.; Gusella, J.:Mapping of a human A2a adenosine receptor (ADORA2) to chromosome 22.Genomics 20:332-333, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADORA2A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 102776, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Aldehyde dehydrogenase 5 family, member a1(succinate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase) (ALDH5A1, AccessionNP_(—)001071.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALDH5A1 BINDING SITE1 and ALDH5A1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ALDH5A1, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALDH5A1BINDING SITE1 and ALDH5A1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8267 and SEQID:5625 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 5 family, member a1 (succinate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase)(ALDH5A1, Accession NP_(—)001071.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ALDH5A1.

Aldehyde dehydrogenase 5 family, member a1 (succinate-semialdehydedehydrogenase) (ALDH5A1, Accession NP_(—)001071.1) is another GAM139target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALDH5A1 BINDING SITE1 andALDH5A1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ALDH5A1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALDH5A1 BINDING SITE1 andALDH5A1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5625 and SEQ ID:8267respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 5 family, member a1 (succinate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase)(ALDH5A1, Accession NP_(—)001071.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ALDH5A1.

Annexin a9 (ANXA9, Accession NP_(—)003559.1) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANXA9 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byANXA9, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANXA9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17446, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Annexin a9 (ANXA9,Accession NP_(—)003559.1), a gene which aggregates and cooperativelybinds anionic phospholipids and extracellular matrix proteins.Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ANXA9.

The function of ANXA9 has been established by previous studies. See602572. Members of the annexin family contain 4 internal repeat domains,each of which includes a type II calcium-binding site. Thecalcium-binding sites are required for annexins to aggregate andcooperatively bind anionic phospholipids and extracellular matrixproteins. The tetrad core appears to form a calcium ion channel. Bysearching an EST database for novel annexins, Morgan and Fernandez(1998) identified cDNAs encoding annexin A9, which they called annexin31. Sequence analysis revealed that the predicted 338-amino acid proteinshares less than 40% sequence identity with other annexins. All 4 typeII calcium-binding sites in annexin 31 contained amino acidsubstitutions that ablated their function. However, structural analysissuggested that the conserved putative ion channel was intact. Morgan andFernandez (1998) proposed that annexin 31 represents a new subfamily ofannexins in which the putative internal ion channel is dissociated fromthe external type II calcium-binding sites. By fluorescence in situhybridization, Morgan et al. (1999) mapped the ANXA9 gene to chromosome1q21.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Morgan, R. O.; Bell, D. W.; Testa, J. R.; Fernandez, M.-P.: Humanannexin 31 genetic mapping and origin. Gene 227:33-38, 1999; and

Morgan, R. O.; Fernandez, M.-P.: Expression profile and structuraldivergence of novel human annexin 31. FEBS Lett. 434:300-304, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ANXA9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603319, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adaptor-related protein complex 3, mu 1 subunit (AP3M1,Accession NP_(—)036227.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AP3M1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AP3M1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AP3M1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2765, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 3, mu 1 subunit (AP3M1, Accession NP_(—)036227.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP3M1.

Adp-ribosylation factor gtpase activating protein 3 (ARFGAP3, AccessionNP_(—)055385.2) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARFGAP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARFGAP3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARFGAP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:917, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Adp-ribosylationfactor gtpase activating protein 3 (ARFGAP3, Accession NP_(—)055385.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARFGAP3.

Rho gtpase activating protein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ARHGAP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ARHGAP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18225, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Rho gtpaseactivating protein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGAP1.

Rho gdp dissociation inhibitor (gdi) alpha (ARHGDIA, AccessionNP_(—)004300.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGDIA BINDING SITE1 and ARHGDIA BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by ARHGDIA,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGDIA BINDING SITE1 andARHGDIA BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15005 and SEQ ID:15152respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Rho gdpdissociation inhibitor (gdi) alpha (ARHGDIA, Accession NP_(—)004300.1),a gene which is a small guanine nucleotide exchange (GTP/GDP) factor.Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGDIA.

The function of ARHGDIA has been established by previous studies.Ras-related homologs (ARHs), also called Rho genes, belong to the RASgene superfamily encoding small guanine nucleotide exchange (GTP/GDP)factors. The ARH proteins may be kept in the inactive, GDP-bound stateby interaction with GDP dissociation inhibitors (GDIAs). By screening atransformed amnion cell library with an ARHGDIB (OMIM Ref. No. 602843)cDNA, Leffers et al. (1993) isolated cDNAs encoding ARHGDIA. They foundthat ARHGDIA corresponded to a protein in the keratinocyte2-dimensional-gel protein database known as IEF (isoelectric focusing)8118. By 2-dimensional gel electrophoresis, the predicted 204-amino acidprotein had a pI of 4.74 and migrated at 29 kD. The amino acid sequencesof human and bovine ARHGDIA are 97% identical. Leffers et al. (1993)found that the ARHGDIA gene contains 6 exons. Northern blot analysisrevealed that ARHGDIA was expressed in all cell lines and tissuestested. Overexpression of ARHGDIB in mammalian cells caused them to‘round up’ and disrupted the actin cytoskeleton, mimicking thephenotypic changes associated with inactivation of Rho proteins. Wagneret al. (1997) demonstrated by fluorescence in situ hybridization thatthe GDIA1 gene maps to 17q25.3. The assignment was confirmed by the useof a new somatic cell hybrid panel for 17q.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Leffers, H.; Nielsen, M. S.; Andersen, A. H.; Honore, B.; Madsen, P.;Vandekerckhove, J.; Celis, J. E.: Identification of two human rho GDPdissociation inhibitor proteins whose overexpression leads to disruptionof the actin cytoskeleton. Exp. Cell Res. 209:165-174, 1993; and

Wagner, T.; Tommerup, N.; Wirth, J.; Leffers, H.; Zimmer, J.; Back, E.;Weissenbach, J.; Scherer, G.: A somatic cell hybrid panel for distal17q: GDIA1 maps to 17q25.3. Cytogenet. Cell.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ARHGDIA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601925, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Rho gdp dissociation inhibitor (gdi) gamma (ARHGDIG,Accession NP_(—)001167.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARHGDIG BINDING SITE1 and ARHGDIG BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby ARHGDIG, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGDIG BINDING SITE1and ARHGDIG BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6996 and SEQ ID:10749respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Rho gdpdissociation inhibitor (gdi) gamma (ARHGDIG, Accession NP_(—)001167.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGDIG.

Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 4 (ARHGEF4, AccessionNP_(—)127462.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF4 BINDING SITE1 and ARHGEF4 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ARHGEF4, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGEF4BINDING SITE1 and ARHGEF4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7064 and SEQID:2155 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Rho guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 4 (ARHGEF4, Accession NP_(—)127462.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGEF4.

Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 4 (ARHGEF4, AccessionNP_(—)056135.2) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF4 BINDING SITE1 and ARHGEF4 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ARHGEF4, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGEF4BINDING SITE1 and ARHGEF4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7064 and SEQID:2155 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Rho guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 4 (ARHGEF4, Accession NP_(—)056135.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGEF4.

Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 7 (ARHGEF7, AccessionNP_(—)663788.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGEF7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Rho guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 7 (ARHGEF7, Accession NP_(—)663788.1),a gene which acts as a rac1 guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) andcan induce membrane ruffling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARHGEF7.

The function of ARHGEF7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.2. ARLTS1 (AccessionNP_(—)612459.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARLTS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARLTS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ARLTS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10485, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of ARLTS1 (AccessionNP_(—)612459.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARLTS1.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 1 (ASB1, AccessionNP_(—)057198.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB1 BINDING SITE1 and ASB1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by ASB1, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ASB1 BINDING SITE1 and ASB1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:5956 and SEQ ID:16782 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeat andsocs box-containing 1 (ASB1, Accession NP_(—)057198.1), a gene which Maymediate protein-protein interactions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ASB1.

The function of ASB1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Activatingtranscription factor 3 (ATF3, Accession NP_(—)004015.2) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATF3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ATF3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ATF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16226, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Activatingtranscription factor 3 (ATF3, Accession NP_(—)004015.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ATF3.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B4GALT5, Accession NP_(—)004767.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. B4GALT5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by B4GALT5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B4GALT5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2957, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Udp-gal:betaglcnacbeta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5 (B4GALT5, AccessionNP_(—)004767.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith B4GALT5.

Beta-site app-cleaving enzyme 2 (BACE2, Accession NP_(—)620477.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE2 BINDINGSITE1 through BACE2 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BACE2,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACE2 BINDING SITE1through BACE2 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:16352, SEQ ID:5247 andSEQ ID:4701 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme 2 (BACE2, Accession NP_(—)620477.1), a gene whichcleaves intracellularly the b-secretase site of amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer's disease anddown syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and down syndrome, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with BACE2.

The function of BACE2 has been established by previous studies.Deposition in the brain of the 39- to 43-amino acid amyloid-beta peptideis a hallmark of Alzheimer disease (AD; 104300), a frequent complicationof Down syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 190685) patients after age 30 years.Amyloid-beta is generated by proteolytic processing of the amyloidprecursor protein (APP; 104760) by beta- and gamma-secretase at the Nand C termini, respectively. Presenilin-1 (OMIM Ref. No. 104311) isinvolved in the gamma-secretase activity. BACE (OMIM Ref. No. 604252), atransmembrane aspartyl protease, possesses beta-secretase activity. Bydifferential display RT-PCR of poorly and highly metastatic breastcancer cell lines, followed by screening a bone marrow stroma cell cDNAlibrary, Xin et al. (2000) obtained a cDNA encoding BACE2, which theytermed ALP56. Sequence analysis predicted that the 518-amino acidprotein has 2 pepsin-like active centers, a signal sequence, apropeptide, and a long C-terminal extension including a transmembranedomain. Northern blot analysis detected 2.5- and 2.0-kb transcripts inmetastatic tumors injected in SCID mice (see OMIM Ref. No. 202500). Insitu hybridization analysis demonstrated high expression in breast,colon, and prostate cancer biopsies, as well as in normal prostate.Northern blot analysis of normal tissue revealed expression in prostate,pancreas, and placenta. Further exposure detected expression in alltissues tested except brain and lymphocytes. Western blot analysisshowed expression of a 60-kD protein as well as apparent autocleavageproducts of 17 and 14 kD. By searching EST databases with the BACEsequence and identifying mapped sequences, Saunders et al. (1999)identified a cDNA encoding BACE2 and mapped the gene to 21q22.2-q22.3.Using FISH, Acquati et al. (2000) confirmed the localization of BACE2 to21q22.3, within the Down syndrome critical region.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Xin, H.; Stephans, J. C.; Duan, X.; Harrowe, G.; Kim, E.; Grieshammer,U.; Kingsley, C.; Giese, K.: Identification of a novel aspartic-likeprotease differentially expressed in human breast cancer cell lines.Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1501:125-137, 2000; and

Saunders, A. J.; Kim, T.-W.; Tanzi, R. E.: BACE maps to chromosome 11and a BACE homolog, BACE2, reside in the obligate Down syndrome regionof chromosome 21. Science 286:1255A only.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BACE2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605668, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A,Accession NP_(—)038477.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BAZ2A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BAZ2A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BAZ2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12267, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Bromodomainadjacent to zinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, Accession NP_(—)038477.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BAZ2A.

Brain protein i3 (BRI3, Accession NP_(—)056194.1) is another GAM139target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRI3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby BRI3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRI3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8333, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Brain protein i3(BRI3, Accession NP_(—)056194.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BRI3.

BRMS1 (Accession NP_(—)056214.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BRMS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by BRMS1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRMS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10687, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of BRMS1 (AccessionNP_(—)056214.1), a gene which may be a mediator of metastasissuppression in breast carcinoma (by similarity). and therefore may beassociated with Human breast cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Human breast cancer, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with BRMS1.

The function of BRMS1 has been established by previous studies. BRMS1 isa human breast carcinoma metastasis suppressor gene that maps to 11q13,a hotspot in breast cancer progression. To assess the effect of BRMS1 onbreast carcinoma biologic behavior, Seraj et al. (2000) transfectedBRMS1 into 2 independently derived metastatic human breast carcinomacell lines. Stably transfected breast carcinoma cells still formedprogressively growing, locally invasive tumors when injected intomammary fat pads, but were significantly less metastatic to lungs andregional lymph nodes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Phillips, K. K.; Welch, D. R.; Miele, M. E.; Lee, J. H.; Wei, L. L.;Weissman, B. E.: Suppression of MDA-MB-435 breast carcinoma cellmetastasis following the introduction of human chromosome 11. CancerRes. 56:1222-1227, 1996; and

Seraj, M. J.; Samant, R. S.; Verderame, M. F.; Welch, D. R.: Functionalevidence for a novel human breast carcinoma metastasis suppressor,BRMS1, encoded at chromosome 11q13. Cancer Res.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BRMS1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606259, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. C14orf107 (Accession NP_(—)061057.1) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf107 BINDING SITE1 andC14orf107 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by C14orf107, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of C14orf107 BINDING SITE1 and C14orf107 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:9620 and SEQ ID:17830 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of C14orf107(Accession NP_(—)061057.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf107.

Chromosome 14 open reading frame 9 (C14orf9, Accession NP_(—)653169.1)is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C14orf9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C14orf9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17946, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 14 openreading frame 9 (C14orf9, Accession NP_(—)653169.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C14orf9.

C15orf16 (Accession NP_(—)570971.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C15orf16 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C15orf16,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C15orf16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17482, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of C15orf16(Accession NP_(—)570971.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C15orf16.

C16orf5 (Accession NP_(—)037531.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C16orf5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C16orf5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C16orf5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9004, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of C16orf5 (AccessionNP_(—)037531.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C16orf5.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 130 (C20orf130, AccessionXP_(—)029741.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf130 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf130, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf130 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:891,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 130 (C20orf130, Accession XP_(—)029741.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf130.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 44 (C20orf44, Accession NP_(—)060714.2)is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf44BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf44, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf44 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6027, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 44 (C20orf44, Accession NP_(—)060714.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf44.

Chromosome 22 open reading frame 5 (C22orf5, Accession NP_(—)036396.1)is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C22orf5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C22orf5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C22orf5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1661, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 22 openreading frame 5 (C22orf5, Accession NP_(—)036396.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C22orf5.

C6orf49 (Accession NP_(—)060071.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf49 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by C6orf49, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf49BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11971, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of C6orf49 (AccessionNP_(—)060071.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf49.

Complement component 8, gamma polypeptide (C8G, Accession NP_000597.1)is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C8GBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C8G, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC8G BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8475, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent 8, gamma polypeptide (C8G, Accession NP_(—)000597.1), a genewhich is one of three components of complement C8, a constitutent of themembrane attack complex. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C8G.

The function of C8G has been established by previous studies. The eighthcomponent of complement (C8) consists of 3 nonidentical subunitsarranged asymmetrically as a disulfide-linked alpha-gamma dimer and anoncovalently associated beta chain. Genetic studies of C8 polymorphismsestablished that alpha-gamma and beta are encoded at different loci (seeOMIM Ref. No. 120950, 120960). Implicit in this finding was theexistence of 2 different genes and the likelihood that alpha-gamma issynthesized as a single-chain precursor. Ng et al. (1987), however,presented evidence that the C8 molecule is assembled from 3 differentgene products, alpha, beta, and gamma, that undergo both covalent andnoncovalent association to yield the mature protein. The linkagerelationships of the gamma locus to the others are unknown. Ng et al.(1987) identified a cDNA clone containing the entire coding region forthe human gamma polypeptide, and its sequence supported the existence ofa separate gamma mRNA. Whereas the alpha chain and beta chain of C8 showan overall sequence homology to C6, C7, and C9 (which like C8 areinvolved in the membrane-attack complex that leads to lysis of targetcells), the gamma chain was found by Haefliger et al. (1987) to showstructural homology to protein HC (alpha-1-microglobulin/bikuninprecursor; AMBP; 176870). This suggested a similar 3-dimensionalstructure of the 2 proteins and a possible functional relationship. Huntet al. (1987) also pointed out the close sequence homology of C8G toalpha-1-microglobulin. The C8G gene and its protein product belong tothe lipocalin superfamily, a group of distantly related and similarlyfolded proteins that are able to carry small lipophilic molecules suchas retinol, odorants, and steroids. The lipocalin superfamily has a veryancient origin since lipocalins are found in arthropods as well as invertebrates.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ng, S. C.; Rao, A. G.; Howard, O. M. Z.; Sodetz, J. M.: The eighthcomponent of human complement: evidence that it is an oligomeric serumprotein assembled from products of three different genes. Biochemistry26:5229-5233, 1987; and

Hunt, L. T.; Elzanowski, A.; Barker, W. C.: The homology of complementfactor C8 gamma chain and alpha-1-microglobulin. Biochem. Biophys. Res.Commun. 149:282-288, 1987.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of C8G are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120930, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chromosome 9 open reading frame 14 (C9orf14, AccessionXP_(—)098859.2) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C9orf14 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C9orf14, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C9orf14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10704,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 14 (C9orf14, Accession XP_(—)098859.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf14.

Carbonic anhydrase xii (CA12, Accession NP_(—)001209.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CA12 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CA12, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CA12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4145, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Carbonic anhydrasexii (CA12, Accession NP_(—)001209.1), a gene which functions in cellulartransport and metabolic processes and therefore may be associated withCell renal carcinomas. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Cell renal carcinomas, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CA12.

The function of CA12 has been established by previous studies. Tureci etal. (1998) cloned the gene identified by Sahin et al. (1995) from theRCC and named it CA XII. The cDNA sequence encodes a deduced 354-aminoacid protein with a predicted molecular mass of 39,448 Da and featuresof a type I membrane protein. The extracellular CA domain shows 30 to42% similarity with known human CAs, contains all 3 zinc-bindinghistidine residues found in active CAs, and contains 2 potential sitesfor asparagine glycosylation. Expression of the CA XII cDNA in mammaliancells produced a 43- to 44-kD doublet; treatment with PNGase(endoglycosidase) F resulted in a single 39-kD product. The recombinantCA XII had appreciable catalytic activity. By Northern blot analysis,the authors detected a 4.5-kb CA XII transcript in normal human kidney,colon, and activated lymphocytes. They found that CA XII isoverexpressed in 10% of clear cell renal carcinomas, as compared withthe corresponding normal renal tissue. Sequencing revealed nodifferences between the RCC-derived cDNA and a CA XII cDNA isolated fromnormal kidney. Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) are a family of zincmetalloenzymes. For background information on the CA family,

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tureci, O.; Sahin, U.; Vollmar, E.; Siemer, S.; Gottert, E.; Seitz, G.;Parkkila, A. K.; Shah, G. N.; Grubb, J. H.; Pfreundschuh, M.; Sly, W.S.: Human carbonic anhydrase XII: cDNA cloning, expression, andchromosomal localization of a carbonic anhydrase gene that isoverexpressed in some renal cell cancers. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.95:7608-7613, 1998; and

Sahin, U.; Tureci, O.; Schmitt, H.; Cochlovius, B.; Johannes, T.;Schmits, R.; Stenner, F.; Luo, G.; Schobert, I.; Pfreundschuh, M.: Humanneoplasms elicit multiple specific immune resp.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CA12 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603263, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Calmodulin-like 3 (CALML3, Accession NP_(—)005176.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CALML3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CALML3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCALML3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7337, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Calmodulin-like 3(CALML3, Accession NP_(—)005176.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CALML3.

Caspase 2, apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cellexpressed, developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, AccessionNP_(—)116765.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CASP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9375, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116765.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 has been established by previous studies. Lassuset al. (2002) found that cytotoxic stress causes activation of caspase-2and that this caspase is required for the permeabilization ofmitochondria. Caspase- 2 is required for stress-induced apoptosis andfor release of cytochrome c and Smac (OMIM Ref. No. 605219) frommitochondria and for translocation of Bax from the cytoplasm tomitochondria.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CASP2.To evaluate the requirement for caspase-2 in various aspects ofapoptosis, Bergeron et al. (1998) generated caspase-2-deficient mice.Excess numbers of the germ cells were ‘endowed’ in ovaries of mutantmice, and the oocytes were resistant to cell death following exposure tochemotherapeutic drugs. Apoptosis mediated by granzyme B (OMIM Ref. No.123910) and perforin (OMIM Ref. No. 170280) was defective incaspase-2-deficient B lymphoblasts. In contrast, cell death of motorneurons during development was accelerated in caspase-2-deficient mice.In addition, caspase-2-deficient sympathetic neurons underwent apoptosismore effectively than wildtype neurons when deprived of nerve growthfactor. Thus, caspase- 2 acts as both a positive and a negative celldeath effector, depending upon cell lineage and stage of development.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CASP2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bergeron, L.; Perez, G. I.; Macdonald, G.; Shi, L.; Sun, Y.; Jurisicova,A.; Varmuza, S.; Latham, K. E.; Flaws, J. A.; Salter, J. C. M.; Hara,H.; Moskowitz, M. A.; Li, E.; Greenberg, A.; Tilly, J. L.; Yuan, J.:Defects in regulation of apoptosis in caspase- 2-deficient mice. GenesDev. 12:1304-1314, 1998; and

Lassus, P.; Opitz-Aray, X.; Lazebnik, Y.: Requirement for caspase-2 instress-induced apoptosis before mitochondrial permeabilization. Science297:1352-1354, 2002.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CASP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600639, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Caspase 2, apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neuralprecursor cell expressed, developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2,Accession NP_(—)116766.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CASP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CASP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9375, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116766.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 has been established by previous studies. Lassuset al. (2002) found that cytotoxic stress causes activation of caspase-2and that this caspase is required for the permeabilization ofmitochondria. Caspase- 2 is required for stress-induced apoptosis andfor release of cytochrome c and Smac (OMIM Ref. No. 605219) frommitochondria and for translocation of Bax from the cytoplasm tomitochondria.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CASP2.To evaluate the requirement for caspase-2 in various aspects ofapoptosis, Bergeron et al. (1998) generated caspase-2-deficient mice.Excess numbers of the germ cells were ‘endowed’ in ovaries of mutantmice, and the oocytes were resistant to cell death following exposure tochemotherapeutic drugs. Apoptosis mediated by granzyme B (OMIM Ref. No.123910) and perforin (OMIM Ref. No. 170280) was defective incaspase-2-deficient B lymphoblasts. In contrast, cell death of motorneurons during development was accelerated in caspase-2-deficient mice.In addition, caspase-2-deficient sympathetic neurons underwent apoptosismore effectively than wildtype neurons when deprived of nerve growthfactor. Thus, caspase- 2 acts as both a positive and a negative celldeath effector, depending upon cell lineage and stage of development.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CASP2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bergeron, L.; Perez, G. I.; Macdonald, G.; Shi, L.; Sun, Y.; Jurisicova,A.; Varmuza, S.; Latham, K. E.; Flaws, J. A.; Salter, J. C. M.; Hara,H.; Moskowitz, M. A.; Li, E.; Greenberg, A.; Tilly, J. L.; Yuan, J.:Defects in regulation of apoptosis in caspase- 2-deficient mice. GenesDev. 12:1304-1314, 1998; and

Lassus, P.; Opitz-Aray, X.; Lazebnik, Y.: Requirement for caspase-2 instress-induced apoptosis before mitochondrial permeabilization. Science297:1352-1354, 2002.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CASP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600639, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Core-binding factor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2;translocated to, 1; cyclin d-related (CBFA2T1, Accession NP_(—)783554.1)is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CBFA2T1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CBFA2T1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CBFA2T1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14704, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 1; cyclind-related (CBFA2T1, Accession NP_(—)783554.1), a gene which produces achimeric gene made up of the 5-prime region of the AML1 gene fused tothe 3-prime region of the ETO gene through translocation. and thereforemay be associated with Human leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Human leukemia, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CBFA2T1.

The function of CBFA2T1 has been established by previous studies.Wolford and Prochazka (1998) reported that the MTG8 gene contains 13exons spanning over 87 kb of DNA. They identified cDNAs representingalternatively spliced MTG8 transcripts in which a 155-bp exon (9a) ispresent. Inclusion of this exon changes the reading frame, resulting inthe introduction of a premature stop codon. The encoded truncatedproteins lack 177 C-terminal residues, which is the region containing 2putative zinc finger motifs, the last P/S/T-rich domain, and a putativealpha-helical coiled-coil structure. Northern blot analysis of humantissues detected an approximately 5.5-kb MTG8 transcript in heart,brain, placenta, lung, skeletal muscle, and pancreas but not in liver orkidney. RT-PCR analysis of a number of human tissues showed highestlevels of MTG8 expression in fetal brain, followed by adult brain andheart. Relatively abundant mRNA levels were also found in lung,pituitary, and placenta. When first identified as a partner with AML1 inacute myeloid leukemia (Erickson et al., 1992; Miyoshi et al., 1993),the gene was referred to as MTG8 for ‘myeloid translocation gene on8q22.’ Wolford et al. (1998) found that MTG8 mRNAs are expressed atrelatively high levels in human adipose tissue. They thereforeinvestigated MTG8 as a candidate gene in obesity, studying therelationship between a highly polymorphic marker in the 3-primeuntranslated region of the MTG8 gene and obesity in Pima Indians ofArizona, a population with one of the highest reported rates of obesity.They detected a male-specific association with age-adjusted percentagebody fat (p =0.0002), body mass index (p =0.01), waist circumference (p=0.008), and thigh circumference (p =0.02). Comparative analysis of all13 MTG8 exons in 30 Pimas did not reveal any genetic variants that couldexplain the association with obesity in males.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wolford, J. K.; Prochazka, M.: Structure and expression of the humanMTG8/ETO gene. Gene 212:103-109, 1998; and

Miyoshi, H.; Kozu, T.; Shimizu, K.; Enomoto, K.; Maseki, N.; Kaneko, Y.;Kamada, N.; Ohki, M.: The t(8;21) translocation in acute myeloidleukemia results in production of an AML1-MTG8.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CBFA2T1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 133435, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Carbonyl reductase 1 (CBR1, Accession NP_(—)001748.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CBR1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CBR1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13028, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Carbonyl reductase1 (CBR1, Accession NP_(—)001748.1), a gene which catalyze the reductionof a wide variety of carbonyl compounds including the antitumoranthracycline antibiotics. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CBR1.

The function of CBR1 has been established by previous studies. Carbonylreductase (EC 1.1.1.184) is 1 of several monomeric, NADPH-dependentoxidoreductases having wide specificity for carbonyl compounds that aregenerally referred to as aldoketoreductases. Others include aldehydereductase (EC 1.1.1.2; 103830) and aldose reductase (EC 1.1.1.21;103880). Wermuth et al. (1988) isolated and characterized a cDNAcomplementary to carbonyl reductase mRNA from a human placenta cDNAlibrary. The cDNA contained an open reading frame encoding a proteincomprised of 277 amino acids with a molecular weight of 30,375.Comparison of the predicted protein sequence with the primary structuresof other aldoketoreductases showed no significant homologies. A possiblehomology, on the other hand, was found between carbonyl reductase and‘short’ subunit alcohol/polyol dehydrogenases. Carbonyl reductasecatalyzes the reduction of a great variety of carbonyl compounds, e.g.,quinones derived from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, 9-ketoprostaglandins, and the antitumor anthracycline antibioticsdaunorubicin and doxorubicin. The enzyme is widely distributed in humantissues and also occurs in other mammalian and nonmammalian species. Ina carbonyl reductase cDNA cloned from a breast cancer cell line, Forrestet al. (1990) demonstrated 1,219 basepairs. Southern analysis of genomicDNA digested with several restriction enzymes and analyzed byhybridization with a labeled cDNA probe indicated that carbonylreductase is probably coded by a single gene and does not belong to afamily of structurally similar enzymes. Southern analysis of 17mouse/human somatic cell hybrids showed that carbonyl reductase islocated on chromosome 21. Carbonyl reductase mRNA was induced 3-or4-fold in 24 hours with BHA, beta-naphthoflavone, or Sudan 1.Avramopoulos et al. (1992) confirmed assignment to chromosome 21 bygenetic linkage mapping using a DNA polymorphism from the 3-primeuntranslated region of the CBR gene. They demonstrated, furthermore,that the gene lies between that for interferon-alpha receptor (OMIM Ref.No. 107450) and D21S55, being about 3.4 and 7.2 cM, respectively, fromthe 2 flanking loci. The findings placed CBR in the telomeric band21q22.3. By high-resolution fluorescence in situ hybridization, Lemieuxet al. (1993) mapped the CBR gene to 21q22.12, very close to the SOD1locus at position 21q22.11. CBR displayed gene dosage effects in trisomy21 human lymphoblasts at both the DNA and the mRNA levels. Withincreasing chromosome 21 ploidy, lymphoblasts also showed increasedaldo-keto reductase activity and increased quinone reductase activity.Both of these activities have been shown to be associated with carbonylreductase. The location of CBR near SOD1 and the increased enzymeactivity and potential for free radical modulation in trisomy 21 cellsimplicate CBR as a candidate for contributing to the pathology of Downsyndrome.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Watanabe, K.; Sugawara, C.; Ono, A.; Fukuzumi, Y.; Itakura, S.;Yamazaki, M.; Tashiro, H.; Osoegawa, K.; Soeda, E.; Nomura, T.: Mappingof a novel human carbonyl reductase, CBR3, and ribosomal pseudogenes tohuman chromosome 21q22.2. Genomics 52:95-100, 1998; and

Lemieux, N.; Malfoy, B.; Forrest, G. L.: Human carbonyl reductase (CBR)localized to band 21q22.1 by high-resolution fluorescence in situhybridization displays gene dosage effects in t.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CBR1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 114830, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chemokine (c-c motif) receptor 8 (CCR8, AccessionNP_(—)005192.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CCR8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CCR8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CCR8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2636, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor 8 (CCR8, Accession NP_(—)005192.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCR8.

Cd151 antigen (CD151, Accession NP_(—)620599.1) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD151 BINDING SITE1 and CD151BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CD151, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CD151 BINDING SITE1 and CD151 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:5033 and SEQ ID:15477 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Cd151 antigen(CD151, Accession NP_(—)620599.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CD151.

Cd151 antigen (CD151, Accession NP_(—)620599.1) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD151 BINDING SITE1 and CD151BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CD151, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CD151 BINDING SITE1 and CD151 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:15477 and SEQ ID:5033 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Cd151 antigen(CD151, Accession NP_(—)620599.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CD151.

Cd1b antigen, b polypeptide (CD1B, Accession NP_(—)001755.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD1B BINDING SITE1and CD1B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by CD1B, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCD1B BINDING SITE1 and CD1B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6775 andSEQ ID:9277 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Cd1b antigen, bpolypeptide (CD1B, Accession NP_(—)001755.1), a gene which is member Bof the CD1 family and involved in antigen presentation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD1B.

The function of CD1B has been established by previous studies. CD1B is agroup 1 member of the CD1 family of major histocompatibility (MHC)- likeglycoproteins. See CD1A (OMIM Ref. No. 188370) for background on CD1molecules. Beckman et al. (1994) and Sieling et al. (1995) showed that Tcells can recognize not only peptide antigens presented by classical MHCmolecules, but also virulence-associated mycobacterial lipid antigenssuch as mycolic acids and lipoarabinomannan (LAM) derivatives,respectively, presented to TCRA (OMIM Ref. No. 186880)/TCRB+ (OMIM Ref.No. 186930) CD4-CD8- T cells by CD1B-bearing antigen-presenting cells(APCs). Sieling et al. (1995) found that LAM recognition requiresinternalization and acidification in the endosomal compartment beforepresentation on the APC surface. Examining dermal leprosy (OMIM Ref. No.246300) lesions by immunohistochemistry from patients with thetuberculoid form of the disease, associated with high specificcell-mediated immunity (CMI), Sieling et al. (1999) observed stronginduction of CD1A, CD1B, and CD1C (OMIM Ref. No. 188340) expression. Incontrast, lesions from patients with the lepromatous form, associatedwith weak or absent M. leprae-specific CMI, do not express CD1 antigens.Moreover, by 2-color immunofluorescence analysis, Sieling et al. (1999)demonstrated that the cells expressing CD1 antigens are CD83+ (OMIM Ref.No. 604534) dendritic cells, which are also highly efficient APCs forCD1B-restricted T cells in vitro. In a review of CD1 lipid antigenpresentation, Park and Bendelac (2000) noted that lipid binding mightoccur in the secretory pathway, at the cell surface, or only afterinternalization in an acidified compartment. CD1B is located in the lateendosome or lysosome. Access to the endocytic pathway is regulated by atyrosine-based motif in the cytoplasmic tail of CD1 that differs amongCD1B, CD1C, and CD1D (OMIM Ref. No. 188410).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sieling, P. A.; Jullien, D.; Dahlem, M.; Tedder, T. F.; Rea, T. H.;Modlin, R. L.; Porcelli, S. A.: CD1 expression by dendritic cells inhuman leprosy lesions: correlation with effective host immunity. J.Immun. 162:1851-1858, 1999; and

Park, S.-H.; Bendelac, A.: CD1-restricted T-cell responses and microbialinfection. Nature 406:788-792, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CD1B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 188360, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cd79a antigen (immunoglobulin-associated alpha) (CD79A,Accession NP_(—)067612.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CD79A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CD79A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD79ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9511, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Cd79a antigen(immunoglobulin-associated alpha) (CD79A, Accession NP_(—)067612.1), agene which may ba associated with surface immunoglobulin on B cells andinvolved in signal transduction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CD79A.

The function of CD79A has been established by previous studies. Themouse mb1 gene was originally identified on the basis of its restrictedexpression in lymphocytes of B lineage. Predicted structural homologywith the gamma chain of the CD3 complex of T cells (OMIM Ref. No.186740) led to the suggestion that the MB1 protein may associate withsurface immunoglobulin on B cells and be involved in signaltransduction. To identify genes specifically expressed in normal human Bcells, Ha et al. (1992) constructed a B minus T lymphocyte subtractionlibrary and isolated a cDNA clone highly homologous to murine mb1. Thefull-length cDNA was found to encode a membrane glycoprotein of 226amino acids which showed striking homology to the mouse mb1 through muchof its structure. The B-cell antigen receptor complex consists of aclonally restricted antigen binding molecule (membrane Ig) associatednoncovalently with an ‘invariant’ transducer/transporter complex, theCD79A/CD79B (alternatively known as Ig-alpha/Ig-beta) heterodimer; seereview by Reth (1992). Hashimoto et al. (1994) determined the germlineDNA sequence of the human IGA gene by PCR sequencing of a cosmid clonederived from an arrayed human chromosome 19 library. The IGA gene waslocalized to 19q13.2 in a site within the CEA (OMIM Ref. No.114890)-like gene cluster. The initial assignment to chromosome 19 wasdone by searching a hamster/human somatic cell DNA panel for PCRproducts of a predicted size. Once the gene was localized to chromosome19, a 19-enriched cosmid library was screened by Southern blotting withthe identification of 6 probe-positive cosmids. These studies, as wellas fluorescence in situ hybridization, precisely mapped the gene to19q13.2. The gene was found to reside on a contig between CGM1, a memberof the CEA family, and biliary glycoprotein I (BGP1; 109770), which areseparated by less than 600 kb. Like the mouse counterpart, the human IGAgene has 5 exons interrupted by 4 introns

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ha, H.; Kubagawa, H.; Burrows, P. D.: Molecular cloning and expressionpattern of a human gene homologous to the murine mb-1 gene. J. Immun.148:1526-1531, 1992; and

Hashimoto, S.; Mohrenweiser, H. W.; Gregersen, P. K.; Chiorazzi, N.:Chromosomal localization, genomic structure, and allelic polymorphism ofthe human CD79a (Ig- alpha/mb-1) gene. Immun.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CD79A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 112205, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cd79a antigen (immunoglobulin-associated alpha) (CD79A,Accession NP_(—)001774.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CD79A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CD79A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD79ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9511, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Cd79a antigen(immunoglobulin-associated alpha) (CD79A, Accession NP_(—)001774.1), agene which may ba associated with surface immunoglobulin on B cells andinvolved in signal transduction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CD79A.

The function of CD79A has been established by previous studies. Themouse mb1 gene was originally identified on the basis of its restrictedexpression in lymphocytes of B lineage. Predicted structural homologywith the gamma chain of the CD3 complex of T cells (OMIM Ref. No.186740) led to the suggestion that the MB1 protein may associate withsurface immunoglobulin on B cells and be involved in signaltransduction. To identify genes specifically expressed in normal human Bcells, Ha et al. (1992) constructed a B minus T lymphocyte subtractionlibrary and isolated a cDNA clone highly homologous to murine mb1. Thefull-length cDNA was found to encode a membrane glycoprotein of 226amino acids which showed striking homology to the mouse mb1 through muchof its structure. The B-cell antigen receptor complex consists of aclonally restricted antigen binding molecule (membrane Ig) associatednoncovalently with an ‘invariant’ transducer/transporter complex, theCD79A/CD79B (alternatively known as Ig-alpha/Ig-beta) heterodimer; seereview by Reth (1992). Hashimoto et al. (1994) determined the germlineDNA sequence of the human IGA gene by PCR sequencing of a cosmid clonederived from an arrayed human chromosome 19 library. The IGA gene waslocalized to 19q13.2 in a site within the CEA (OMIM Ref. No.114890)-like gene cluster. The initial assignment to chromosome 19 wasdone by searching a hamster/human somatic cell DNA panel for PCRproducts of a predicted size. Once the gene was localized to chromosome19, a 19-enriched cosmid library was screened by Southern blotting withthe identification of 6 probe-positive cosmids. These studies, as wellas fluorescence in situ hybridization, precisely mapped the gene to19q13.2. The gene was found to reside on a contig between CGM1, a memberof the CEA family, and biliary glycoprotein I (BGP1; 109770), which areseparated by less than 600 kb. Like the mouse counterpart, the human IGAgene has 5 exons interrupted by 4 introns

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ha, H.; Kubagawa, H.; Burrows, P. D.: Molecular cloning and expressionpattern of a human gene homologous to the murine mb-1 gene. J. Immun.148:1526-1531, 1992; and

Hashimoto, S.; Mohrenweiser, H. W.; Gregersen, P. K.; Chiorazzi, N.:Chromosomal localization, genomic structure, and allelic polymorphism ofthe human CD79a (Ig- alpha/mb-1) gene. Immun.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CD79A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 112205, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cd80 antigen (cd28 antigen ligand 1, b7-1 antigen) (CD80,Accession NP_(—)005182.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CD80 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CD80, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CD80 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14816, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Cd80 antigen (cd28antigen ligand 1, b7-1 antigen) (CD80, Accession NP_(—)005182.1), a genewhich provides regulatory signals for T lymphocytes. Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD80.

The function of CD80 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Cd97 antigen (CD97,Accession NP_510966.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. CD97 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CD97,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD97 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Cd97 antigen(CD97, Accession NP_(—)510966.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CD97.

Cd97 antigen (CD97, Accession NP_(—)001775.2) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD97 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CD97, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD97BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:830, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Cd97 antigen(CD97, Accession NP_(—)001775.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CD97.

Cell division cycle 42 (gtp binding protein, 25 kda) (CDC42, AccessionNP_(—)001782.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDC42 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDC42,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC42 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17563, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Cell divisioncycle 42 (gtp binding protein, 25 kda) (CDC42, AccessionNP_(—)001782.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDC42.

Cadherin 12, type 2 (n-cadherin 2) (CDH12, Accession NP_(—)004052.2) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDH12 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CDH12, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDH12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12987, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 12, type2 (n-cadherin 2) (CDH12, Accession NP_(—)004052.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH12.

Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1a (p21, cip1) (CDKN1A, AccessionNP_(—)510867.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDKN1A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDKN1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDKN1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10006, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin-dependentkinase inhibitor 1a (p21, cip1) (CDKN1A, Accession NP_(—)510867.1), agene which inhibits cyclin-kinase activity and probably serves as theeffector of p53 cell cycle control. and therefore may be associated withLung cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Lung cancer, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with CDKN1A.

The function of CDKN1A has been established by previous studies. Thepreferred name and symbol for this gene are cyclin-dependent kinaseinhibitor-1A (OMIM Ref. No. CDKN1A). Also referred to as p21 and asCDKN1, this protein inhibits cyclin-kinase activity, is tightlyregulated at the transcriptional level by p53, and probably serves asthe effector of p53 cell cycle control. The ability of p53 (OMIM Ref.No. 191170) to activate transcription from specific sequences suggeststhat genes induced by p53 may mediate its biologic role as a tumorsuppressor. Using a subtractive hybridization approach, El-Deiry et al.(1993) identified a gene they called WAF1 (for wildtype p53-activatedfragment 1), whose induction was associated with wildtype but not mutantp53 gene expression in a human brain tumor cell line. El-Deiry et al.(1993) found that the sequence, structure, and activation by p53 wasconserved in rodents. Introduction of WAF1 cDNA suppressed the growth ofhuman brain, lung, and colon tumor cells in culture. Using a yeastenhancer trap, they identified a p53-binding site 2.4 kb upstream ofWAF1 coding sequences. The WAF1 promoter, including this p53-bindingsite, conferred p53-dependent inducibility upon a heterologous reportergene. After acceptance of their paper for publication, El-Deiry et al.(1993) learned that Harper et al. (1993) had identified a gene, calledCIP1, whose product binds to cyclin complexes and inhibits the functionof cyclin-dependent kinases. They found that the sequence of CIP1,described by Harper et al. (1993) in the same issue of Cell, wasidentical to that of WAF1. The results provided a dramatic example ofthe interplay between tumor suppressor genes and the cell cycle.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

El-Deiry, W. S.; Tokino, T.; Velculescu, V. E.; Levy, D. B.; Parsons,R.; Trent, J. M.; Lin, D.; Mercer, E.; Kinzler, K. W.; Vogelstein, B.:WAF1, a potential mediator of p53 tumor suppression. Cell 75:817-825,1993; and

Harper, J. W.; Adami, G. R.; Wei, N.; Keyomarsi, K.; Elledge, S. J.: Thep21 Cdk-interacting protein Cip1 is a potent inhibitor of G1 cyclin-dependent kinases. Cell 75:805-816, 1993.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CDKN1A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 116899, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CDW92 (Accession NP_(—)536856.2) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDW92 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCDW92, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDW92 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14794, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of CDW92 (AccessionNP_(—)536856.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDW92.

Ceroid-lipofuscinosis, neuronal 8 (epilepsy, progressive with mentalretardation) (CLN8, Accession NP_(—)061764.2) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLN8 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCLN8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLN8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2997, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition ofCeroid-lipofuscinosis, neuronal 8 (epilepsy, progressive with mentalretardation) (CLN8, Accession NP_(—)061764.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CLN8.

Calponin 1, basic, smooth muscle (CNN1, Accession NP_(—)001290.2) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNN1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CNN1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNN1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15985, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Calponin 1, basic,smooth muscle (CNN1, Accession NP_(—)001290.2), a gene which is able toinhibit the ATPase activity of myosin and may play a role in smoothmuscle contraction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CNN1.

The function of CNN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.1. CPR8 (AccessionNP_(—)004739.2) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CPR8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CPR8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPR8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4018, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of CPR8 (AccessionNP_(—)004739.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPR8.

C-src tyrosine kinase (CSK, Accession NP_(—)004374.1) is another GAM139target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CSK BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CSK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of C-src tyrosinekinase (CSK, Accession NP_(—)004374.1), a gene which down-regulatesantigen receptor signaling in T lymphocytes and the c-src oncoprotein.Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CSK.

The function of CSK has been established by previous studies. Partanenet al. (1991) cloned a novel cytoplasmic tyrosine kinase designated CSK.This tyrosine kinase was shown to downregulate the tyrosine kinaseactivity of the c-src oncoprotein (OMIM Ref. No. 190090) throughtyrosine phosphorylation of the c-src carboxy terminus. Since celltransformation by SRC oncoproteins is caused by various mechanisms thatinterfere with this phosphorylation, the CSK gene might function as anantioncogene (Armstrong et al., 1992). The CSK gene is ubiquitouslyexpressed in human tissues as 2 mRNA species of 2.6 and 3.4 kb, althoughin some tissues and cell lines, only the larger mRNA is detectedCloutier and Veillette (1996) used the yeast 2-hybrid system to identifyproteins associated with CSK. They found that the Src homology-3 (SH3)domain of CSK associates with a proline-rich region of PEP (OMIM Ref.No. 600716), a protein-tyrosine phosphatase expressed in hemopoieticcells. Cloutier and Veillette (1996) showed that this association ishighly specific and speculated that PEP may be an effector and/orregulator of CSK in T cells and other hemopoietic cells

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Armstrong, E.; Cannizzaro, L.; Bergman, M.; Huebner, K.; Alitalo, K.:The c-src tyrosine kinase (CSK) gene, a potential antioncogene,localizes to human chromosome region 15q23-q25. Cytogenet. Cell Genet.60:119-120, 1992; and

Cloutier, J.-F.; Veillette, A.: Association of inhibitory tyrosineprotein kinase p50(csk) with protein tyrosine phosphatase PEP in T cellsand other hemopoietic cells. EMBO J. 15:4909.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CSK are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 124095, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. DC-TM4F2 (Accession NP_(—)112189.1) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DC-TM4F2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDC-TM4F2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DC-TM4F2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16599, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of DC-TM4F2(Accession NP_(—)112189.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DC-TM4F2.

Dead/h (asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 9 (rna helicase a, nucleardna helicase ii; leukophysin) (DDX9, Accession NP_(—)085077.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DDX9 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DDX9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DDX9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7248, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 9 (rna helicase a, nuclear dnahelicase ii; leukophysin) (DDX9, Accession NP_(—)085077.1), a gene whichplays an important role in transcription, RNA processing, translation,and RNA replication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DDX9.

The function of DDX9 has been established by previous studies. RNAhelicases play important roles in transcription, RNA processing,translation, and RNA replication. DEAD box proteins are putative RNAhelicases that have a characteristic Asp-Glu-Ala- Asp (DEAD) box as 1 of8 highly conserved sequence motifs. See 600396. The Drosophila‘maleless’ (MLE) RNA helicase is thought to act as a regulator ofX-linked gene expression. Lee and Hurwitz (1992) isolated andcharacterized human RNA helicase A, an abundant 130-kD nuclear enzyme ofHeLa cells that unwinds double-stranded RNA in a 3-prime to 5-primedirection. By screening a HeLa cell expression library with antibodiesagainst RNA helicase A, Lee and Hurwitz (1993) identified cDNAs encodingthe enzyme. The predicted 1,279-amino acid protein shares sequencehomology with the Drosophila MLE protein and other members of the DEAHsubfamily of RNA helicases. The amino acid sequences of MLE and RNAhelicase A are 49% identical, and antibodies against MLE recognize RNAhelicase A. Northern blot analysis of HeLa cell RNA revealed RNAhelicase A expression as a 4.2-kb transcript. Lee et al. (1998) isolatedmouse RNA helicase A cDNAs. The predicted mouse and human proteins share87% identity. Zhang et al. (1995) identified bovine nuclear DNA helicaseII (NDHII) as the homolog of human RNA helicase A. Bovine NDHII unwindsboth DNA and RNA. Zhang and Grosse (1997) demonstrated that recombinanthuman RNA helicase A, or NDHII, also unwinds both double-stranded RNAand double-stranded DNA in an ATP-dependent manner. They reported thatthe protein contains 2 copies of a double-stranded RNA-binding domain atits N terminus, a DEIH helicase core, and a C-terminal RGG box nucleicacid-binding domain. By analysis of mutant proteins, Zhang and Grosse(1997) found that the RNA-binding domains and RGG box influence andregulate RNA helicase A activity. They suggested a model in which RNAhelicase A participates in melting of DNA:RNA hybrids, such as thosethat occur during transcription.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lee, C.-G.; Hurwitz, J.: Human RNA helicase A is homologous to themaleless protein of Drosophila. J. Biol. Chem. 268:16822-16830, 1993;and

Lee, C. G.; Hurwitz, J.: A new RNA helicase isolated from HeLa cellsthat catalytically translocates in the 3-prime to 5-prime direction. J.Biol. Chem. 267:4398-4407, 1992.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DDX9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603115, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Digeorge syndrome critical region gene 2 (DGCR2, AccessionNP_(—)005128.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DGCR2 BINDING SITE1 and DGCR2 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DGCR2,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DGCR2 BINDING SITE1 andDGCR2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10100 and SEQ ID:10383respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Digeorge syndromecritical region gene 2 (DGCR2, Accession NP_(—)005128.1), a gene whichis putative adhesion receptor and intervenes in cell-cell or cell-matrixinteractions and therefore may be associated with Digeorge syndrome.Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Digeorge syndrome, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DGCR2.

The function of DGCR2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM84.1. DIM1 (AccessionNP_(—)006692.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DIM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DIM1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5268, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of DIM1 (AccessionNP_(—)006692.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DIM1.

DKFZP434H132 (Accession NP_(—)056307.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434H132 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434H132, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434H132 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18675, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434H132(Accession NP_(—)056307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434H132.

DKFZp434N035 (Accession NP_(—)115638.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434N035 BINDING SITE1 andDKFZp434N035 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DKFZp434N035, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZp434N035 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZp434N035BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19517 and SEQ ID:4696 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434N035(Accession NP_(—)115638.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434N035.

DKFZp434O0320 (Accession XP_(—)097012.2) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434O0320 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434O0320, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434O0320 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5662, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434O0320(Accession XP_(—)097012.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434O0320.

DKFZp547I048 (Accession XP_(—)302775.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547I048 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547I048, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547I048 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13133, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547I048(Accession XP_(—)302775.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547I048.

DKFZP564O0823 (Accession NP_(—)056208.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564O0823 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564O0823, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564O0823 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18382, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564O0823(Accession NP_(—)056208.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564O0823.

Dedicator of cyto - kinesis 1 (DOCK1, Accession NP_(—)001371.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DOCK1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DOCK1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DOCK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5679, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Dedicator ofcyto - kinesis 1 (DOCK1, Accession NP_(—)001371.1), a gene which mayfunction in the extension of cell surfaces. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DOCK1.

The function of DOCK1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM129.1. Dedicator of cyto -kinesis 2 (DOCK2, Accession NP_(—)004937.1) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DOCK2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DOCK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DOCK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17284, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Dedicator ofcyto - kinesis 2 (DOCK2, Accession NP_(—)004937.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DOCK2.

Dedicator of cyto - kinesis 2 (DOCK2, Accession XP_(—)047961.5) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DOCK2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DOCK2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DOCK2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17284, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Dedicator ofcyto - kinesis 2 (DOCK2, Accession XP_(—)047961.5). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DOCK2.

ECE2 (Accession NP_(—)055508.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ECE2 BINDING SITE1 and ECE2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byECE2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ECE2 BINDING SITE1 andECE2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11759 and SEQ ID:14658respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of ECE2 (AccessionNP_(—)055508.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ECE2.

EDEM (Accession NP_(—)055489.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EDEM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EDEM, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EDEM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16207, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of EDEM (AccessionNP_(—)055489.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EDEM.

Endothelin 2 (EDN2, Accession NP_(—)001947.1) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EDN2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byEDN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EDN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Endothelin 2(EDN2, Accession NP_(—)001947.1), a gene which is a precursor of thehormone endothelin 2 which is an endothelium-derived vasoconstrictorpeptide. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EDN2.

The function of EDN2 has been established by previous studies. The humanendothelins represent a gene family comprised of endothelin-1 (OMIM Ref.No. 131240), endothelin-2, and endothelin-3 (OMIM Ref. No. 131242).Based on the deduced amino acid sequences of the cloned ET2 and ET3genes, corresponding proteins have been chemically synthesized and theirvasoconstrictor activities studied. Of the 3 isopeptides, ET-2 has themost potent vasoconstrictor activity. Ohkubo et al. (1990) cloned cDNAsencoding human ET-2 precursor from a cDNA library constructed with mRNAderived from the human renal adenocarcinoma cell line, ACHN, whichspecifically secretes immunoreactive ET-2. The cDNA was found to contain1.3 kb and to encode the preproprotein consisting of 178 amino acidresidues. Northern blot analysis of mRNA suggested that the transcriptwas 1.4 kb. Bloch et al. (1991) used a cDNA clone for endothelin-2 tomap the EDN2 gene to 1pter-p21 in human-mouse somatic cell hybrids.Southern blot hybridization demonstrated a single gene in both the humanand the rat genome. Bloch et al. (1991) cloned the rat gene; the ratpeptide differed from the human peptide at only 1 of 21 residues and wasidentical to mouse vasoactive intestinal contractor peptide (VIC). Theyconcluded, therefore, that VIC is the mouse and rat analog of the humanEDN2 gene. By Southern blot analysis of somatic cell hybrid DNAs and byin situ hybridization, Arinami et al. (1991) confirmed the assignment ofEDN2 to chromosome 1 and regionalized it to 1p34. Deng et al. (1994)found in the rat that the endothelin-2 gene is located on chromosome 5and cosegregates strongly with systolic blood pressure in an F2population derived from a cross of the Dahl salt-sensitive rat and theLewis rat. Thus, ET2 is a quantitative trait locus (QTL) for bloodpressure in the rat. ET1, ET3, and endothelin receptor type A (ETA;131243) in the rat did not cosegregate with blood pressure in theseveral F2 populations tested.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bloch, K. D.; Hong, C. C.; Eddy, R. L.; Shows, T. B.; Quertermous, T.:cDNA cloning and chromosomal assignment of the endothelin 2 gene:vasoactive intestinal contractor peptide is rat endothelin 2. Genomics10:236-242, 1991; and

Deng, A. Y.; Dene, H.; Pravenec, M.; Rapp, J. P.: Genetic mapping of twonew blood pressure quantitative trait loci in the rat by genotypingendothelin system genes. J. Clin. Invest. 93.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EDN2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 131241, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Early growth response 3 (EGR3, Accession NP_(—)004421.2) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EGR3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by EGR3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EGR3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18522, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Early growthresponse 3 (EGR3, Accession NP_(—)004421.2), a gene which is a putativetranscription factor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EGR3.

The function of EGR3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Eh-domain containing 2(EHD2, Accession NP_(—)055416.2) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EHD2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EHD2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EHD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2637, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Eh-domaincontaining 2 (EHD2, Accession NP_(—)055416.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHD2.

ELL (Accession NP_(—)006523.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ELL BINDING SITE1 and ELL BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byELL, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ELL BINDING SITE1 and ELLBINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15398 and SEQ ID:4864 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of ELL (AccessionNP_(—)006523.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ELL.

Epha1 (EPHA1, Accession NP_(—)005223.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EPHA1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EPHA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPHA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1286, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Epha1 (EPHA1,Accession NP_(—)005223.1), a gene which acts as a receptor for membersof the ephrin-a family. binds with a low affinity to ephrin-a1.Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EPHA1.

The function of EPHA1 has been established by previous studies. The EPHand EPH-related receptors comprise the largest subfamily of receptorprotein-tyrosine kinases. They have been implicated in mediatingdevelopmental events, particularly in the nervous system. Receptors inthe Eph subfamily typically have a single kinase domain and anextracellular region containing a Cys-rich domain and 2 fibronectin typeIII repeats. The ligands for Eph receptors have been named ephrins bythe Eph Nomenclature Committee (1997). Based on their structures andsequence relationships, ephrins are divided into the ephrin-A (EFNA)class, which are anchored to the membrane by aglycosylphosphatidylinositol linkage, and the ephrin-B (EFNB) class,which are transmembrane proteins. The Eph family of receptors aredivided into 2 groups based on the similarity of their extracellulardomain sequences and their affinities for binding ephrin-A and ephrin-Bligands. The Eph Nomenclature Committee (1997) proposed that Ephreceptors interacting preferentially with ephrin-A proteins be calledEphA and Eph receptors interacting preferentially with ephrin-B proteinsbe called EphB. Maru et al. (1988) reported characterization of thenovel receptor tyrosine kinase gene, EPH. The splicing points of kinasedomain- encoding exons were completely distinct from those of otherprotein tyrosine kinase genes, suggesting that this is the earliestevolutionary split within this family. In Northern blot analysis, EPHgene mRNA was detected in liver, lung, kidney, and testes of rat;screening of 25 human cancers of various cell types showed preferentialexpression in cells of epithelial origin. Overexpression of EPH mRNA wasfound in a hepatoma and a lung cancer without gene amplification.Southern blot analysis of DNAs from human-mouse hybrid clones with anEPH probe showed that this gene is present on human chromosome 7. Twoother receptor tyrosine kinase genes, MET (OMIM Ref. No. 164860) andEGFR (OMIM Ref. No. 131550), are on the same chromosome. By in situhybridization, Yoshida et al. (1989) assigned the EPH locus to 7q32-q36.Although ephrins form a high-affinity multivalent complex with theirreceptors present on axons, axons can be rapidly repelled rather thanbeing bound. Hattori et al. (2000) showed that ephrin-A2 (OMIM Ref. No.602756) forms a stable complex with the metalloproteinase Kuzbanian(ADAM10; 602192), involving interactions outside the cleavage region andthe protease domain. Eph receptor binding triggered ephrin-A2 cleavagein a localized reaction specific to the cognate ligand. Thecleavage-inhibiting mutation in ephrin-A2 delayed axon withdrawal.Hattori et al. (2000) concluded that their studies reveal mechanisms forprotease recognition and control of cell surface proteins, and, forephrin-A2, they may provide a means for efficient axon detachment andtermination of signaling

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hattori, M.; Osterfield, M.; Flanagan, J. G.: Regulated cleavage of acontact- mediated axon repellent. Science 289:1360-1365, 2000; and

Maru, Y.; Hirai, H.; Yoshida, M. C.; Takaku, F.: Evolution, expression,and chromosomal location of a novel receptor tyrosine kinase gene, eph.Molec. Cell. Biol. 8:3770-3776, 1988.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EPHA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 179610, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FBG3 (Accession NP_(—)149438.1) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBG3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFBG3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBG3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FBG3 (AccessionNP_(—)149438.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBG3.

FBXW8 (Accession NP_(—)036306.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXW8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FBXW8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2670, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)036306.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW8.

FBXW8 (Accession NP_(—)699179.2) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXW8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FBXW8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2670, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)699179.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW8.

FLJ10613 (Accession NP_(—)061940.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10613 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10613,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10613 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15827, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10613(Accession NP_(—)061940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10613.

FLJ12409 (Accession NP_(—)079381.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12409 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12409,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12409 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4490, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12409(Accession NP_(—)079381.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12409.

FLJ12747 (Accession XP_(—)290972.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12747 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12747,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12747 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2024, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12747(Accession XP_(—)290972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12747.

FLJ12750 (Accession NP_(—)078943.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12750 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12750,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12750 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15623, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12750(Accession NP_(—)078943.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12750.

FLJ12847 (Accession NP_(—)078872.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12847 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12847,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12847 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6207, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12847(Accession NP_(—)078872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12847.

FLJ13241 (Accession NP_(—)079364.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13241 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13241BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ13241, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13241BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13241 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10155 andSEQ ID:3195 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13241(Accession NP_(—)079364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13241.

FLJ14069 (Accession NP_(—)079299.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14069 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14069,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14069 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5034, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14069(Accession NP_(—)079299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14069.

FLJ14936 (Accession NP_(—)116253.2) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14936 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14936BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FLJ14936, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ14936 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14936 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:18005 and SEQ ID:17123 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14936(Accession NP_(—)116253.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14936.

FLJ20315 (Accession NP_(—)060233.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20315 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20315,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20315 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20315(Accession NP_(—)060233.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20315.

FLJ20558 (Accession NP_(—)060350.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20558 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20558,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20558 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18638, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20558(Accession NP_(—)060350.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20558.

FLJ20699 (Accession NP_(—)060401.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20699 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20699BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ20699, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20699BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20699 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7805 and SEQID:12279 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20699(Accession NP_(—)060401.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20699.

FLJ21168 (Accession NP_(—)079349.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21168 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21168,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21168 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1748, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21168(Accession NP_(—)079349.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21168.

FLJ22672 (Accession NP_(—)079173.2) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22672 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22672,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22672 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20087, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22672(Accession NP_(—)079173.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22672.

FLJ25168 (Accession NP_(—)689679.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25168 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25168,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25168 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14009, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25168(Accession NP_(—)689679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25168.

FLJ30430 (Accession NP_(—)694554.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30430 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30430,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30430 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14922, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30430(Accession NP_(—)694554.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30430.

FLJ32104 (Accession NP_(—)694579.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32104 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ32104BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ32104, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32104BINDING SITE1 and FLJ32104 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8933 and SEQID:8172 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32104(Accession NP_(—)694579.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32104.

FLJ32416 (Accession NP_(—)653217.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32416 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32416,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32416 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15601, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32416(Accession NP_(—)653217.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32416.

FLJ36666 (Accession NP_(—)689695.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36666 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36666,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36666 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36666(Accession NP_(—)689695.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36666.

FLJ38792 (Accession NP_(—)848615.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38792 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38792BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38792, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38792BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38792 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9676 and SEQID:6257 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38792(Accession NP_(—)848615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38792.

FLJ40852 (Accession NP_(—)775948.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ40852 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ40852BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ40852, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40852BINDING SITE1 and FLJ40852 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13085 andSEQ ID:1395 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40852(Accession NP_(—)775948.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ40852.

FLJ90734 (Accession NP_(—)699206.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90734 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90734,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90734 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15777, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90734(Accession NP_(—)699206.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90734.

Formin binding protein 1 (FNBP1, Accession XP_(—)052666.3) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FNBP1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FNBP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FNBP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3529, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Formin bindingprotein 1 (FNBP1, Accession XP_(—)052666.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FNBP1.

Frizzled homolog 4 (drosophila) (FZD4, Accession NP_(—)036325.2) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FZD4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FZD4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FZD4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2318, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Frizzled homolog 4(drosophila) (FZD4, Accession NP_(—)036325.2), a gene which may functionin cell polarity, cell fate specification and cancer; similar tofrizzled receptor family, has seven transmembrane domains and thereforemay be associated with Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy.Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with FZD4.

The function of FZD4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. Gaba(a)receptor-associated protein like 1 (GABARAPL1, Accession NP_(—)113600.1)is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GABARAPL1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GABARAPL1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GABARAPL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1612, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Gaba(a)receptor-associated protein like 1 (GABARAPL1, Accession NP_113600.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GABARAPL1.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, AccessionNP_(—)068705.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GABBR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABBR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19293, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-aminobutyricacid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, Accession NP_(—)068705.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GABBR1.

Cyclin g associated kinase (GAK, Accession NP_(—)005246.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAK BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GAK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3648, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin gassociated kinase (GAK, Accession NP_(—)005246.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GAK.

Growth arrest-specific 7 (GAS7, Accession NP_(—)005881.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAS7 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GAS7, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GAS7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6544, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Growtharrest-specific 7 (GAS7, Accession NP_(—)005881.1), a gene which mayplay a role in promoting maturation and morphological differentiation ofcerebellar neurons. and therefore may be associated with Leukemias withmyeloid/lymphoid (mll). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Leukemias with myeloid/lymphoid(mll), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withGAS7.

The function of GAS7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. GAS8 (AccessionNP_(—)001472.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GAS8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GAS8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GAS8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11159, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of GAS8 (AccessionNP_(—)001472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GAS8.

GBP5 (Accession NP_(—)443174.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GBP5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GBP5, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GBP5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13996, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of GBP5 (AccessionNP_(—)443174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GBP5.

Glucosaminyl (n-acetyl) transferase 1, core 2(beta-1,6-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase) (GCNT1, AccessionNP_(—)001481.2) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GCNT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GCNT1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GCNT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7810, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Glucosaminyl(n-acetyl) transferase 1, core 2(beta-1,6-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase) (GCNT1, AccessionNP_(—)001481.2), a gene which forms critical branches in o-glycans.Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GCNT1.

The function of GCNT1 has been established by previous studies.Bierhuizen et al. (1993) provided the sequence of the developmental Iantigen encoded by the cDNA for a member of abeta-1,6-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase gene family. By Northern blotanalysis, Yeh et al. (1999) showed that multiple transcripts of GCNT1were expressed in nearly all tissues tested, whereas expression of GCNT3(OMIM Ref. No. 606836) was more restricted. Transcripts were alsoreadily detected in some leukemic cell lines and in colon and cervicalcarcinoma cell lines, but not in a lung carcinoma cell line.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bierhuizen, M. F. A.; Mattei, M.-G.; Fukuda, M.: Expression of thedevelopmental I antigen by a cloned human cDNA encoding a member of abeta-1,6-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase gene family. Genes Dev.7:468-478, 1993; and

Pilz, A.; Woodward, K.; Povey, S.; Abbott, C.: Comparative mapping of 50human chromosome 9 loci in the laboratory mouse. Genomics 25:139-149,1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GCNT1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600391, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Gdp dissociation inhibitor 2 (GDI2, Accession NP_(—)001485.2)is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GDI2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GDI2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGDI2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15867, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Gdp dissociationinhibitor 2 (GDI2, Accession NP_(—)001485.2), a gene which regulates thegdp/gtp exchange reaction of most rab proteins by inhibiting thedissociation of gdp from them, and the subsequent binding of gtp tothem. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GDI2.

The function of GDI2 has been established by previous studies. Variousrab GDI-beta (RABGDIB) genes have been identified in a variety ofspecies. It is a member of the GDP-dissociation inhibitor family, whichincludes GDI-alpha (RABGDIA; 300104). Shisheva et al. (1994) clonedmouse RABGDIB (which they referred to as ‘smg p25A GDI’) and reportedthe sequence. Sedlacek et al. (1995) found that the human RABGDIBsequence is 86.5% similar to RABGDIA, which they referred to as ‘XAP-4.’Bachner et al. (1995) studied expression patterns of the 2 human genes.They showed that the 2.5-kb mRNA for RABGDIB is ubiquitously expressed,in contrast to RABGDIA, which is expressed primarily in neural andsensory tissues. By in situ hybridization, Sedlacek et al. (1998)demonstrated that the GDI2 gene maps to 10p15; a processed pseudogenemapped to 7p13-p11.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sedlacek, Z.; Munstermann, E.; Mincheva, A.; Lichter, P.; Poustka, A.:The human rab GDI beta gene with long retroposon-rich introns maps to10p15 and its pseudogene to 7p11-p13. Mammalian Genome 9:78-80, 1998;and

Shisheva, A.; Sudhof, T. C.; Czech, M. P.: Cloning, characterization,and expression of a novel GDP dissociation inhibitor isoform fromskeletal muscle. Molec. Cell. Biol. 14:3459-346.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GDI2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600767, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP, AccessionNP_(—)002046.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GFAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GFAP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GFAP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5626, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Glial fibrillaryacidic protein (GFAP, Accession NP_(—)002046.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GFAP.

Golgi associated, gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2(GGA2, Accession NP_(—)619581.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GGA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGGA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GGA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Golgi associated,gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2 (GGA2, AccessionNP_(—)619581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GGA2.

GK001 (Accession NP_(—)064583.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GK001 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GK001,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GK001 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of GK001 (AccessionNP_(—)064583.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GK001.

Golgi autoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 1 (GOLGA1, AccessionNP_(—)002068.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GOLGA1 BINDING SITE1 and GOLGA1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by GOLGA1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GOLGA1 BINDING SITE1 andGOLGA1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:426 and SEQ ID:14520respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Golgi autoantigen,golgin subfamily a, 1 (GOLGA1, Accession NP_(—)002068.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GOLGA1.

Golgi snap receptor complex member 1 (GOSR1, Accession NP_004862.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GOSR1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GOSR1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GOSR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16929, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Golgi snapreceptor complex member 1 (GOSR1, Accession NP_(—)004862.1), a genewhich may regulate vesicle transport, docking, and fusion. Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GOSR1.

The function of GOSR1 has been established by previous studies. Thespecificity of vesicular transport is thought to be determined bycorrect pairing of vesicle-associated SNAREs (v-SNAREs) with those onthe target membrane (t-SNAREs). This complex then recruits soluble NSFattachment proteins (SNAPs) and N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor (NSF;601633) to form a 20S fusion (or SNARE) complex. See SNAPA (OMIM Ref.No. 603215). Nagahama et al. (1996) identified GOS28, a putative Golgiv-SNARE of 28 kD that localized primarily to transport vesicles at theterminal rims of Golgi stacks. They demonstrated that GOS28 plays a rolein intra-Golgi transport. Subramaniam et al. (1996) isolated cDNAsencoding rat GOS28, which they called p28 or GS28 (Golgi SNARE of 28kD). Sequence analysis revealed that the predicted protein contained acentral coiled-coil domain and a C-terminal membrane anchor. The authorsfound that GS28 is a core component of the Golgi 20S SNARE complex thatparticipates in the docking or fusion stage of endoplasmicreticulum-Golgi transport. Lowe et al. (1997) reported that GS28 plays arole in transport from the endoplasmic reticulum to the cis-(insideface) and medial-Golgi, while the GS27 (OMIM Ref. No. 604027) GolgiSNARE participates in protein movement from the medial- Golgi towardsthe trans-Golgi (plasma-membrane face) and the trans-Golgi network. Bysearching EST databases using the rat GS28 protein sequence, Bui et al.(1999) identified human GS28 cDNAs. The deduced 250-amino acid humanprotein is 97% identical to rat GS28. Independently, Mao et al. (1998)identified a human GOS28 cDNA among a collection of cDNAs expressed inhematopoietic stem/progenitor cells.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bui, T. D.; Levy, E. R.; Subramaniam, V. N.; Lowe, S. L.; Hong, W.: cDNAcharacterization and chromosomal mapping of human Golgi SNARE GS27 andGS28 to chromosome 17. Genomics 57:285-288, 1999. ; and

Nagahama, M.; Orci, L.; Ravazzola, M.; Amherdt, M.; Lacomis, L.; Tempst,P.; Rothman, J. E.; Sollner, T. H.: A v-SNARE implicated in intra-Golgitransport. J. Cell Biol. 133:507-516.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GOSR1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604026, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Glycosylphosphatidylinositol specific phospholipase d1(GPLD1, Accession NP_(—)001494.2) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GPLD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GPLD1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPLD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2598, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition ofGlycosylphosphatidylinositol specific phospholipase d1 (GPLD1, AccessionNP_(—)001494.2), a gene which hydrolyses the inositol phosphate linkagein proteins anchored by phosphatidylinositol glycans to release theseproteins from the membrane. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GPLD1.

The function of GPLD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. G protein-coupledreceptor 108 (GPR108, Accession XP_(—)290854.1) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR108 BINDING SITE1 and GPR108BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by GPR108, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR108BINDING SITE1 and GPR108 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:790 and SEQID:14653 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 108 (GPR108, Accession XP_(—)290854.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR108.

GPR124 (Accession NP_(—)116166.6) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GPR124 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPR124,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR124 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3798, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of GPR124 (AccessionNP_(—)116166.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GPR124.

G protein-coupled receptor 35 (GPR35, Accession NP_(—)005292.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR35 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR35, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR35BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20062, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 35 (GPR35, Accession NP_(—)005292.1), a gene which transduces avariety of hormone, endogenous peptide, and neurotransmitter signalsinto intracellular effects via G proteins. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR35.

The function of GPR35 has been established by previous studies. Gprotein- coupled receptors (GPRs, or GPCRs) contain 7 hydrophobictransmembrane domains embedded in hydrophilic intra- and extracellularloops and transduce a variety of hormone, endogenous peptide, andneurotransmitter signals into intracellular effects via G proteins (seeOMIM Ref. No. 601047 and 601908). O'Dowd et al. (1998) searched forgenes related to GPR1 (OMIM Ref. No. 600239) by PCR of genomic DNA withdegenerate primers based on the conserved transmembrane regions. Theyidentified the GPR35 gene, which encodes a predicted 309-amino acidprotein. Horikawa et al. (2000) identified the GPR35 gene in a 66-kbinterval on chromosome 2 that showed linkage to noninsulin- dependentdiabetes mellitus (NIDDM1; 601283). They detected GPR35 expression inall fetal and adult human tissues examined, with relatively higherlevels in adult lung, small intestine, colon, and stomach. They observedtranscripts of 2.4 and 4.4 kb in most tissues, and a single 9.4-kbtranscript in skeletal muscle. The GPR35 gene consists of a single exon.Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in GPR35 did not show associationwith or linkage to type 2 diabetes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Horikawa, Y.; Oda, N.; Cox, N. J.; Li, X.; Orho-Melander, M.; Hara, M.;Hinokio, Y.; Lindner, T. H.; Mashima, H.; Schwarz, P. E. H.; delBosque-Plata, L.; Horikawa, Y.; and 14 others: Genetic variation in thegene encoding calpain-10 is associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Nature Genet. 26:163-175, 2000; and

O'Dowd, B. F.; Nguyen, T.; Marchese, A.; Cheng, R.; Lynch, K. R.; Heng,H. H. Q.; Kolakowski, L. F., Jr.; George, S. R.: Discovery of threenovel G-protein-coupled receptor genes. Gen.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GPR35 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602646, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Glutamate receptor interacting protein 1 (GRIP1, AccessionXP_(—)290559.2) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GRIP1 BINDING SITE1 and GRIP1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by GRIP1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRIP1 BINDING SITE1 andGRIP1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10480 and SEQ ID:7684respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Glutamate receptorinteracting protein 1 (GRIP1, Accession XP_(—)290559.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GRIP1.

HIP14 (Accession NP_(—)056151.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HIP14 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HIP14,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIP14 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15808, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of HIP14 (AccessionNP_(—)056151.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HIP14.

High mobility group at-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665906.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMGA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HMGA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HMGA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11875, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of High mobilitygroup at-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665906.1), a gene whichorchestrates the assembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome by mediating anetwork of protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HMGA1.

The function of HMGA1 has been established by previous studies. Aberrantexpression of MYC (OMIM Ref. No. 190080) plays an important role in thepathogenesis of several human malignancies, most notably Burkittlymphoma (OMIM Ref. No. 113970). MYC functions as a transcription factorthat works in conjunction with a partner protein, MAX (OMIM Ref. No.154950). There are numerous target genes of My, including CAD (OMIM Ref.No. 114010), which is required for DNA synthesis, and ODC (OMIM Ref. No.165640) and telomerase (see OMIM Ref. No. TERT; 187270), which areinvolved in neoplastic transformation. By mutagenesis analysis of theHMGIY promoter, Wood et al. (2000) identified a MYC-MAX consensusDNA-binding site, an E box at nucleotide -1337. Northern blot analysisdetected enhanced expression of HMGIY after stimulation byhydroxytamoxifen in a cell line expressing a MYC-estradiol receptorfusion protein. MYC-deficient fibroblasts had reduced expression ofHMGIY. Western blot analysis detected increased expression of HMGIYprotein in Burkitt lymphoma cell lines compared with Epstein-Barrvirus-transformed B lymphocytes from a normal individual. An antisenseconstruct decreased HMGIY protein expression, abrogated transformationof Burkitt lymphoma cells, and decreased the cell growth rate. Rat andhuman cell lines overexpressing HMGIY formed colonies in soft agar, andthe rat cell line was tumorigenic in athymic nude mice. The resultssuggested that HMGIY is a potential oncogene. HMGIY orchestrates theassembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome, which consists of nuclearfactor kappa-B (NFKB; 164011), interferon regulatory factors (e.g.,IRF1; 147575), and ATF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 123811)/JUN (see OMIM Ref. No.165160), by mediating a network of protein-DNA and protein-proteininteractions (Thanos and Maniatis, 1995). The enhanceosome, which isassembled in a nucleosome-free enhancer region, activates transcriptionof beta-interferon (IFNB; 147640) through a program ofchromatin-modifying activities that target a strategically positionednucleosome that masks the TATA box and start site of transcription(Agalioti et al., 2000). Enhanceosome-activated transcription requiresthe recruitment of histone acetyltransferase proteins that modifyhistones and acetylate HMGIY. Munshi et al. (2001) showed that theaccurate execution of the IFNB transcriptional switch depends on theordered acetylation of HMGIY by CREB-binding protein (CBP; 600140) andp300/CBP-associated factor (PCAF; 602303)/GCN5 (OMIM Ref. No. 602301).Acetylation of HMGIY by CBP at lys65 destabilizes the enhanceosome,whereas acetylation by PCAF/GCN5 at lys71, which lies in a criticalprotein-protein interaction domain, potentiates transcription bystabilizing the enhanceosome and by preventing acetylation by CBP.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wood, L. J.; Mukherjee, M.; Dolde, C. E.; Xu, Y.; Maher, J. F.; Bunton,T. E.; Williams, J. B.; Resar, L. M. S.: HMG-I/Y, a new c-Myc targetgene and potential oncogene. Molec. Cell Biol. 20:5490-5502, 2000; and

Munshi, N.; Agalioti, T.; Lomvardas, S.; Merika, M.; Chen, G.; Thanos,D.: Coordination of a transcriptional switch by HMGI(Y) acetylation.Science 293:1133-1136, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HMGA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600701, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. High mobility group at-hook 1 (HMGA1, AccessionNP_(—)665911.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HMGA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HMGA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMGA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of High mobilitygroup at-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665911.1), a gene whichorchestrates the assembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome by mediating anetwork of protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HMGA1.

The function of HMGA1 has been established by previous studies. Aberrantexpression of MYC (OMIM Ref. No. 190080) plays an important role in thepathogenesis of several human malignancies, most notably Burkittlymphoma (OMIM Ref. No. 113970). MYC functions as a transcription factorthat works in conjunction with a partner protein, MAX (OMIM Ref. No.154950). There are numerous target genes of My, including CAD (OMIM Ref.No. 114010), which is required for DNA synthesis, and ODC (OMIM Ref. No.165640) and telomerase (see OMIM Ref. No. TERT; 187270), which areinvolved in neoplastic transformation. By mutagenesis analysis of theHMGIY promoter, Wood et al. (2000) identified a MYC-MAX consensusDNA-binding site, an E box at nucleotide -1337. Northern blot analysisdetected enhanced expression of HMGIY after stimulation byhydroxytamoxifen in a cell line expressing a MYC-estradiol receptorfusion protein. MYC-deficient fibroblasts had reduced expression ofHMGIY. Western blot analysis detected increased expression of HMGIYprotein in Burkitt lymphoma cell lines compared with Epstein-Barrvirus-transformed B lymphocytes from a normal individual. An antisenseconstruct decreased HMGIY protein expression, abrogated transformationof Burkitt lymphoma cells, and decreased the cell growth rate. Rat andhuman cell lines overexpressing HMGIY formed colonies in soft agar, andthe rat cell line was tumorigenic in athymic nude mice. The resultssuggested that HMGIY is a potential oncogene. HMGIY orchestrates theassembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome, which consists of nuclearfactor kappa-B (NFKB; 164011), interferon regulatory factors (e.g.,IRF1; 147575), and ATF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 123811)/JUN (see OMIM Ref. No.165160), by mediating a network of protein-DNA and protein-proteininteractions (Thanos and Maniatis, 1995). The enhanceosome, which isassembled in a nucleosome-free enhancer region, activates transcriptionof beta-interferon (IFNB; 147640) through a program ofchromatin-modifying activities that target a strategically positionednucleosome that masks the TATA box and start site of transcription(Agalioti et al., 2000). Enhanceosome-activated transcription requiresthe recruitment of histone acetyltransferase proteins that modifyhistones and acetylate HMGIY. Munshi et al. (2001) showed that theaccurate execution of the IFNB transcriptional switch depends on theordered acetylation of HMGIY by CREB-binding protein (CBP; 600140) andp300/CBP-associated factor (PCAF; 602303)/GCN5 (OMIM Ref. No. 602301).Acetylation of HMGIY by CBP at lys65 destabilizes the enhanceosome,whereas acetylation by PCAF/GCN5 at lys71, which lies in a criticalprotein-protein interaction domain, potentiates transcription bystabilizing the enhanceosome and by preventing acetylation by CBP.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wood, L. J.; Mukherjee, M.; Dolde, C. E.; Xu, Y.; Maher, J. F.; Bunton,T. E.; Williams, J. B.; Resar, L. M. S.: HMG-I/Y, a new c-Myc targetgene and potential oncogene. Molec. Cell Biol. 20:5490-5502, 2000; and

Munshi, N.; Agalioti, T.; Lomvardas, S.; Merika, M.; Chen, G.; Thanos,D.: Coordination of a transcriptional switch by HMGI(Y) acetylation.Science 293:1133-1136, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HMGA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600701, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. High mobility group at-hook 1 (HMGA1, AccessionNP_(—)665907.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HMGA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HMGA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMGA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of High mobilitygroup at-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665907.1), a gene whichorchestrates the assembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome by mediating anetwork of protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HMGA1.

The function of HMGA1 has been established by previous studies. Aberrantexpression of MYC (OMIM Ref. No. 190080) plays an important role in thepathogenesis of several human malignancies, most notably Burkittlymphoma (OMIM Ref. No. 113970). MYC functions as a transcription factorthat works in conjunction with a partner protein, MAX (OMIM Ref. No.154950). There are numerous target genes of My, including CAD (OMIM Ref.No. 114010), which is required for DNA synthesis, and ODC (OMIM Ref. No.165640) and telomerase (see OMIM Ref. No. TERT; 187270), which areinvolved in neoplastic transformation. By mutagenesis analysis of theHMGIY promoter, Wood et al. (2000) identified a MYC-MAX consensusDNA-binding site, an E box at nucleotide -1337. Northern blot analysisdetected enhanced expression of HMGIY after stimulation byhydroxytamoxifen in a cell line expressing a MYC-estradiol receptorfusion protein. MYC-deficient fibroblasts had reduced expression ofHMGIY. Western blot analysis detected increased expression of HMGIYprotein in Burkitt lymphoma cell lines compared with Epstein-Barrvirus-transformed B lymphocytes from a normal individual. An antisenseconstruct decreased HMGIY protein expression, abrogated transformationof Burkitt lymphoma cells, and decreased the cell growth rate. Rat andhuman cell lines overexpressing HMGIY formed colonies in soft agar, andthe rat cell line was tumorigenic in athymic nude mice. The resultssuggested that HMGIY is a potential oncogene. HMGIY orchestrates theassembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome, which consists of nuclearfactor kappa-B (NFKB; 164011), interferon regulatory factors (e.g.,IRF1; 147575), and ATF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 123811)/JUN (see OMIM Ref. No.165160), by mediating a network of protein-DNA and protein-proteininteractions (Thanos and Maniatis, 1995). The enhanceosome, which isassembled in a nucleosome-free enhancer region, activates transcriptionof beta- interferon (IFNB; 147640) through a program ofchromatin-modifying activities that target a strategically positionednucleosome that masks the TATA box and start site of transcription(Agalioti et al., 2000). Enhanceosome-activated transcription requiresthe recruitment of histone acetyltransferase proteins that modifyhistones and acetylate HMGIY. Munshi et al. (2001) showed that theaccurate execution of the IFNB transcriptional switch depends on theordered acetylation of HMGIY by CREB-binding protein (CBP; 600140) andp300/CBP-associated factor (PCAF; 602303)/GCN5 (OMIM Ref. No. 602301).Acetylation of HMGIY by CBP at lys65 destabilizes the enhanceosome,whereas acetylation by PCAF/GCN5 at lys71, which lies in a criticalprotein-protein interaction domain, potentiates transcription bystabilizing the enhanceosome and by preventing acetylation by CBP.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wood, L. J.; Mukherjee, M.; Dolde, C. E.; Xu, Y.; Maher, J. F.; Bunton,T. E.; Williams, J. B.; Resar, L. M. S.: HMG-I/Y, a new c-Myc targetgene and potential oncogene. Molec. Cell Biol. 20:5490-5502, 2000; and

Munshi, N.; Agalioti, T.; Lomvardas, S.; Merika, M.; Chen, G.; Thanos,D.: Coordination of a transcriptional switch by HMGI(Y) acetylation.Science 293:1133-1136, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HMGA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600701, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. High mobility group at-hook 1 (HMGA1, AccessionNP_(—)665908.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HMGA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HMGA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMGA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of High mobilitygroup at-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665908.1), a gene whichorchestrates the assembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome by mediating anetwork of protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HMGA1.

The function of HMGA1 has been established by previous studies. Aberrantexpression of MYC (OMIM Ref. No. 190080) plays an important role in thepathogenesis of several human malignancies, most notably Burkittlymphoma (OMIM Ref. No. 113970). MYC functions as a transcription factorthat works in conjunction with a partner protein, MAX (OMIM Ref. No.154950). There are numerous target genes of My, including CAD (OMIM Ref.No. 114010), which is required for DNA synthesis, and ODC (OMIM Ref. No.165640) and telomerase (see OMIM Ref. No. TERT; 187270), which areinvolved in neoplastic transformation. By mutagenesis analysis of theHMGIY promoter, Wood et al. (2000) identified a MYC-MAX consensusDNA-binding site, an E box at nucleotide -1337. Northern blot analysisdetected enhanced expression of HMGIY after stimulation byhydroxytamoxifen in a cell line expressing a MYC-estradiol receptorfusion protein. MYC-deficient fibroblasts had reduced expression ofHMGIY. Western blot analysis detected increased expression of HMGIYprotein in Burkitt lymphoma cell lines compared with Epstein-Barrvirus-transformed B lymphocytes from a normal individual. An antisenseconstruct decreased HMGIY protein expression, abrogated transformationof Burkitt lymphoma cells, and decreased the cell growth rate. Rat andhuman cell lines overexpressing HMGIY formed colonies in soft agar, andthe rat cell line was tumorigenic in athymic nude mice. The resultssuggested that HMGIY is a potential oncogene. HMGIY orchestrates theassembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome, which consists of nuclearfactor kappa-B (NFKB; 164011), interferon regulatory factors (e.g.,IRF1; 147575), and ATF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 123811)/JUN (see OMIM Ref. No.165160), by mediating a network of protein-DNA and protein-proteininteractions (Thanos and Maniatis, 1995). The enhanceosome, which isassembled in a nucleosome-free enhancer region, activates transcriptionof beta- interferon (IFNB; 147640) through a program ofchromatin-modifying activities that target a strategically positionednucleosome that masks the TATA box and start site of transcription(Agalioti et al., 2000). Enhanceosome-activated transcription requiresthe recruitment of histone acetyltransferase proteins that modifyhistones and acetylate HMGIY. Munshi et al. (2001) showed that theaccurate execution of the IFNB transcriptional switch depends on theordered acetylation of HMGIY by CREB-binding protein (CBP; 600140) andp300/CBP-associated factor (PCAF; 602303)/GCN5 (OMIM Ref. No. 602301).Acetylation of HMGIY by CBP at lys65 destabilizes the enhanceosome,whereas acetylation by PCAF/GCN5 at lys71, which lies in a criticalprotein-protein interaction domain, potentiates transcription bystabilizing the enhanceosome and by preventing acetylation by CBP.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wood, L. J.; Mukherjee, M.; Dolde, C. E.; Xu, Y.; Maher, J. F.; Bunton,T. E.; Williams, J. B.; Resar, L. M. S.: HMG-I/Y, a new c-Myc targetgene and potential oncogene. Molec. Cell Biol. 20:5490-5502, 2000; and

Munshi, N.; Agalioti, T.; Lomvardas, S.; Merika, M.; Chen, G.; Thanos,D.: Coordination of a transcriptional switch by HMGI(Y) acetylation.Science 293:1133-1136, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HMGA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600701, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. High mobility group at-hook 1 (HMGA1, AccessionNP_(—)665910.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HMGA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HMGA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMGA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of High mobilitygroup at-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665910.1), a gene whichorchestrates the assembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome by mediating anetwork of protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HMGA1.

The function of HMGA1 has been established by previous studies. Aberrantexpression of MYC (OMIM Ref. No. 190080) plays an important role in thepathogenesis of several human malignancies, most notably Burkittlymphoma (OMIM Ref. No. 113970). MYC functions as a transcription factorthat works in conjunction with a partner protein, MAX (OMIM Ref. No.154950). There are numerous target genes of My, including CAD (OMIM Ref.No. 114010), which is required for DNA synthesis, and ODC (OMIM Ref. No.165640) and telomerase (see OMIM Ref. No. TERT; 187270), which areinvolved in neoplastic transformation. By mutagenesis analysis of theHMGIY promoter, Wood et al. (2000) identified a MYC-MAX consensusDNA-binding site, an E box at nucleotide -1337. Northern blot analysisdetected enhanced expression of HMGIY after stimulation byhydroxytamoxifen in a cell line expressing a MYC-estradiol receptorfusion protein. MYC-deficient fibroblasts had reduced expression ofHMGIY. Western blot analysis detected increased expression of HMGIYprotein in Burkitt lymphoma cell lines compared with Epstein-Barrvirus-transformed B lymphocytes from a normal individual. An antisenseconstruct decreased HMGIY protein expression, abrogated transformationof Burkitt lymphoma cells, and decreased the cell growth rate. Rat andhuman cell lines overexpressing HMGIY formed colonies in soft agar, andthe rat cell line was tumorigenic in athymic nude mice. The resultssuggested that HMGIY is a potential oncogene. HMGIY orchestrates theassembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome, which consists of nuclearfactor kappa-B (NFKB; 164011), interferon regulatory factors (e.g.,IRF1; 147575), and ATF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 123811)/JUN (see OMIM Ref. No.165160), by mediating a network of protein-DNA and protein-proteininteractions (Thanos and Maniatis, 1995). The enhanceosome, which isassembled in a nucleosome-free enhancer region, activates transcriptionof beta- interferon (IFNB; 147640) through a program ofchromatin-modifying activities that target a strategically positionednucleosome that masks the TATA box and start site of transcription(Agalioti et al., 2000). Enhanceosome-activated transcription requiresthe recruitment of histone acetyltransferase proteins that modifyhistones and acetylate HMGIY. Munshi et al. (2001) showed that theaccurate execution of the IFNB transcriptional switch depends on theordered acetylation of HMGIY by CREB-binding protein (CBP; 600140) andp300/CBP-associated factor (PCAF; 602303)/GCN5 (OMIM Ref. No. 602301).Acetylation of HMGIY by CBP at lys65 destabilizes the enhanceosome,whereas acetylation by PCAF/GCN5 at lys71, which lies in a criticalprotein-protein interaction domain, potentiates transcription bystabilizing the enhanceosome and by preventing acetylation by CBP.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wood, L. J.; Mukherjee, M.; Dolde, C. E.; Xu, Y.; Maher, J. F.; Bunton,T. E.; Williams, J. B.; Resar, L. M. S.: HMG-I/Y, a new c-Myc targetgene and potential oncogene. Molec. Cell Biol. 20:5490-5502, 2000; and

Munshi, N.; Agalioti, T.; Lomvardas, S.; Merika, M.; Chen, G.; Thanos,D.: Coordination of a transcriptional switch by HMGI(Y) acetylation.Science 293:1133-1136, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HMGA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600701, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. High mobility group at-hook 1 (HMGA1, AccessionNP_(—)002122.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HMGA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HMGA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMGA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of High mobilitygroup at-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)002122.1), a gene whichorchestrates the assembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome by mediating anetwork of protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HMGA1.

The function of HMGA1 has been established by previous studies. Aberrantexpression of MYC (OMIM Ref. No. 190080) plays an important role in thepathogenesis of several human malignancies, most notably Burkittlymphoma (OMIM Ref. No. 113970). MYC functions as a transcription factorthat works in conjunction with a partner protein, MAX (OMIM Ref. No.154950). There are numerous target genes of My, including CAD (OMIM Ref.No. 114010), which is required for DNA synthesis, and ODC (OMIM Ref. No.165640) and telomerase (see OMIM Ref. No. TERT; 187270), which areinvolved in neoplastic transformation. By mutagenesis analysis of theHMGIY promoter, Wood et al. (2000) identified a MYC-MAX consensusDNA-binding site, an E box at nucleotide -1337. Northern blot analysisdetected enhanced expression of HMGIY after stimulation byhydroxytamoxifen in a cell line expressing a MYC-estradiol receptorfusion protein. MYC-deficient fibroblasts had reduced expression ofHMGIY. Western blot analysis detected increased expression of HMGIYprotein in Burkitt lymphoma cell lines compared with Epstein-Barrvirus-transformed B lymphocytes from a normal individual. An antisenseconstruct decreased HMGIY protein expression, abrogated transformationof Burkitt lymphoma cells, and decreased the cell growth rate. Rat andhuman cell lines overexpressing HMGIY formed colonies in soft agar, andthe rat cell line was tumorigenic in athymic nude mice. The resultssuggested that HMGIY is a potential oncogene. HMGIY orchestrates theassembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome, which consists of nuclearfactor kappa-B (NFKB; 164011), interferon regulatory factors (e.g.,IRF1; 147575), and ATF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 123811)/JUN (see OMIM Ref. No.165160), by mediating a network of protein-DNA and protein-proteininteractions (Thanos and Maniatis, 1995). The enhanceosome, which isassembled in a nucleosome-free enhancer region, activates transcriptionof beta- interferon (IFNB; 147640) through a program ofchromatin-modifying activities that target a strategically positionednucleosome that masks the TATA box and start site of transcription(Agalioti et al., 2000). Enhanceosome-activated transcription requiresthe recruitment of histone acetyltransferase proteins that modifyhistones and acetylate HMGIY. Munshi et al. (2001) showed that theaccurate execution of the IFNB transcriptional switch depends on theordered acetylation of HMGIY by CREB-binding protein (CBP; 600140) andp300/CBP-associated factor (PCAF; 602303)/GCN5 (OMIM Ref. No. 602301).Acetylation of HMGIY by CBP at lys65 destabilizes the enhanceosome,whereas acetylation by PCAF/GCN5 at lys71, which lies in a criticalprotein-protein interaction domain, potentiates transcription bystabilizing the enhanceosome and by preventing acetylation by CBP.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wood, L. J.; Mukherjee, M.; Dolde, C. E.; Xu, Y.; Maher, J. F.; Bunton,T. E.; Williams, J. B.; Resar, L. M. S.: HMG-I/Y, a new c-Myc targetgene and potential oncogene. Molec. Cell Biol. 20:5490-5502, 2000; and

Munshi, N.; Agalioti, T.; Lomvardas, S.; Merika, M.; Chen, G.; Thanos,D.: Coordination of a transcriptional switch by HMGI(Y) acetylation.Science 293:1133-1136, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HMGA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600701, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. High mobility group at-hook 1 (HMGA1, AccessionNP_(—)665909.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HMGA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HMGA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMGA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of High mobilitygroup at-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665909.1), a gene whichorchestrates the assembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome by mediating anetwork of protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HMGA1.

The function of HMGA1 has been established by previous studies. Aberrantexpression of MYC (OMIM Ref. No. 190080) plays an important role in thepathogenesis of several human malignancies, most notably Burkittlymphoma (OMIM Ref. No. 113970). MYC functions as a transcription factorthat works in conjunction with a partner protein, MAX (OMIM Ref. No.154950). There are numerous target genes of My, including CAD (OMIM Ref.No. 114010), which is required for DNA synthesis, and ODC (OMIM Ref. No.165640) and telomerase (see OMIM Ref. No. TERT; 187270), which areinvolved in neoplastic transformation. By mutagenesis analysis of theHMGIY promoter, Wood et al. (2000) identified a MYC-MAX consensusDNA-binding site, an E box at nucleotide -1337. Northern blot analysisdetected enhanced expression of HMGIY after stimulation byhydroxytamoxifen in a cell line expressing a MYC-estradiol receptorfusion protein. MYC-deficient fibroblasts had reduced expression ofHMGIY. Western blot analysis detected increased expression of HMGIYprotein in Burkitt lymphoma cell lines compared with Epstein-Barrvirus-transformed B lymphocytes from a normal individual. An antisenseconstruct decreased HMGIY protein expression, abrogated transformationof Burkitt lymphoma cells, and decreased the cell growth rate. Rat andhuman cell lines overexpressing HMGIY formed colonies in soft agar, andthe rat cell line was tumorigenic in athymic nude mice. The resultssuggested that HMGIY is a potential oncogene. HMGIY orchestrates theassembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome, which consists of nuclearfactor kappa-B (NFKB; 164011), interferon regulatory factors (e.g.,IRF1; 147575), and ATF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 123811)/JUN (see OMIM Ref. No.165160), by mediating a network of protein-DNA and protein-proteininteractions (Thanos and Maniatis, 1995). The enhanceosome, which isassembled in a nucleosome-free enhancer region, activates transcriptionof beta- interferon (IFNB; 147640) through a program ofchromatin-modifying activities that target a strategically positionednucleosome that masks the TATA box and start site of transcription(Agalioti et al., 2000). Enhanceosome-activated transcription requiresthe recruitment of histone acetyltransferase proteins that modifyhistones and acetylate HMGIY. Munshi et al. (2001) showed that theaccurate execution of the IFNB transcriptional switch depends on theordered acetylation of HMGIY by CREB-binding protein (CBP; 600140) andp300/CBP-associated factor (PCAF; 602303)/GCN5 (OMIM Ref. No. 602301).Acetylation of HMGIY by CBP at lys65 destabilizes the enhanceosome,whereas acetylation by PCAF/GCN5 at lys71, which lies in a criticalprotein-protein interaction domain, potentiates transcription bystabilizing the enhanceosome and by preventing acetylation by CBP.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wood, L. J.; Mukherjee, M.; Dolde, C. E.; Xu, Y.; Maher, J. F.; Bunton,T. E.; Williams, J. B.; Resar, L. M. S.: HMG-I/Y, a new c-Myc targetgene and potential oncogene. Molec. Cell Biol. 20:5490-5502, 2000; and

Munshi, N.; Agalioti, T.; Lomvardas, S.; Merika, M.; Chen, G.; Thanos,D.: Coordination of a transcriptional switch by HMGI(Y) acetylation.Science 293:1133-1136, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HMGA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600701, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. High mobility group at-hook 1 (HMGA1, AccessionNP_(—)665912.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HMGA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HMGA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMGA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of High mobilitygroup at-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665912.1), a gene whichorchestrates the assembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome by mediating anetwork of protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HMGA1.

The function of HMGA1 has been established by previous studies. Aberrantexpression of MYC (OMIM Ref. No. 190080) plays an important role in thepathogenesis of several human malignancies, most notably Burkittlymphoma (OMIM Ref. No. 113970). MYC functions as a transcription factorthat works in conjunction with a partner protein, MAX (OMIM Ref. No.154950). There are numerous target genes of My, including CAD (OMIM Ref.No. 114010), which is required for DNA synthesis, and ODC (OMIM Ref. No.165640) and telomerase (see OMIM Ref. No. TERT; 187270), which areinvolved in neoplastic transformation. By mutagenesis analysis of theHMGIY promoter, Wood et al. (2000) identified a MYC-MAX consensusDNA-binding site, an E box at nucleotide -1337. Northern blot analysisdetected enhanced expression of HMGIY after stimulation byhydroxytamoxifen in a cell line expressing a MYC-estradiol receptorfusion protein. MYC-deficient fibroblasts had reduced expression ofHMGIY. Western blot analysis detected increased expression of HMGIYprotein in Burkitt lymphoma cell lines compared with Epstein-Barrvirus-transformed B lymphocytes from a normal individual. An antisenseconstruct decreased HMGIY protein expression, abrogated transformationof Burkitt lymphoma cells, and decreased the cell growth rate. Rat andhuman cell lines overexpressing HMGIY formed colonies in soft agar, andthe rat cell line was tumorigenic in athymic nude mice. The resultssuggested that HMGIY is a potential oncogene. HMGIY orchestrates theassembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome, which consists of nuclearfactor kappa-B (NFKB; 164011), interferon regulatory factors (e.g.,IRF1; 147575), and ATF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 123811)/JUN (see OMIM Ref. No.165160), by mediating a network of protein-DNA and protein-proteininteractions (Thanos and Maniatis, 1995). The enhanceosome, which isassembled in a nucleosome-free enhancer region, activates transcriptionof beta- interferon (IFNB; 147640) through a program ofchromatin-modifying activities that target a strategically positionednucleosome that masks the TATA box and start site of transcription(Agalioti et al., 2000). Enhanceosome-activated transcription requiresthe recruitment of histone acetyltransferase proteins that modifyhistones and acetylate HMGIY. Munshi et al. (2001) showed that theaccurate execution of the IFNB transcriptional switch depends on theordered acetylation of HMGIY by CREB-binding protein (CBP; 600140) andp300/CBP-associated factor (PCAF; 602303)/GCN5 (OMIM Ref. No. 602301).Acetylation of HMGIY by CBP at lys65 destabilizes the enhanceosome,whereas acetylation by PCAF/GCN5 at lys71, which lies in a criticalprotein-protein interaction domain, potentiates transcription bystabilizing the enhanceosome and by preventing acetylation by CBP.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wood, L. J.; Mukherjee, M.; Dolde, C. E.; Xu, Y.; Maher, J. F.; Bunton,T. E.; Williams, J. B.; Resar, L. M. S.: HMG-I/Y, a new c-Myc targetgene and potential oncogene. Molec. Cell Biol. 20:5490-5502, 2000; and

Munshi, N.; Agalioti, T.; Lomvardas, S.; Merika, M.; Chen, G.; Thanos,D.: Coordination of a transcriptional switch by HMGI(Y) acetylation.Science 293:1133-1136, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HMGA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600701, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. HP43.8KD (Accession NP_(—)115946.2) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HP43.8KD BINDING SITE1 and HP43.8KDBINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by HP43.8KD, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HP43.8KDBINDING SITE1 and HP43.8KD BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13643 andSEQ ID:11596 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of HP43.8KD(Accession NP_(—)115946.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HP43.8KD.

Hippocalcin-like 1 (HPCAL1, Accession NP_(—)602293.1) is another GAM139target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HPCAL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HPCAL1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HPCAL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15809, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Hippocalcin-like 1(HPCAL1, Accession NP_(—)602293.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HPCAL1.

Hermansky-pudlak syndrome 4 (HPS4, Accession NP_(—)690053.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HPS4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HPS4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HPS4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14923, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Hermansky-pudlaksyndrome 4 (HPS4, Accession NP_(—)690053.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HPS4.

Hermansky-pudlak syndrome 4 (HPS4, Accession NP_(—)690054.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HPS4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HPS4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HPS4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14923, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Hermansky-pudlaksyndrome 4 (HPS4, Accession NP_(—)690054.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HPS4.

Hermansky-pudlak syndrome 4 (HPS4, Accession NP_(—)690055.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HPS4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HPS4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HPS4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14923, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Hermansky-pudlaksyndrome 4 (HPS4, Accession NP_(—)690055.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HPS4.

Hermansky-pudlak syndrome 4 (HPS4, Accession NP_(—)071364.4) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HPS4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HPS4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HPS4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14923, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Hermansky-pudlaksyndrome 4 (HPS4, Accession NP_(—)071364.4). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HPS4.

Hermansky-pudlak syndrome 4 (HPS4, Accession NP_(—)690056.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HPS4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HPS4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HPS4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14923, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Hermansky-pudlaksyndrome 4 (HPS4, Accession NP_(—)690056.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HPS4.

HSA250839 (Accession NP_(—)060871.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HSA250839 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHSA250839, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSA250839 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15722, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of HSA250839(Accession NP_(—)060871.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSA250839.

HUMAGCGB (Accession XP_(—)291083.2) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HUMAGCGB BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by HUMAGCGB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HUMAGCGBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10384, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of HUMAGCGB(Accession XP_(—)291083.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HUMAGCGB.

HUMAGCGB (Accession NP_(—)037418.2) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HUMAGCGB BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by HUMAGCGB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HUMAGCGBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10384, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of HUMAGCGB(Accession NP_(—)037418.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HUMAGCGB.

Hypoxia up-regulated 1 (HYOU1, Accession NP_(—)006380.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HYOU1 BINDING SITE1and HYOU1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by HYOU1, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHYOU1 BINDING SITE1 and HYOU1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3370 andSEQ ID:5055 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Hypoxiaup-regulated 1 (HYOU1, Accession NP_(—)006380.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HYOU1.

Isoprenylcysteine carboxyl methyltransferase (ICMT, AccessionNP_(—)733806.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ICMT BINDING SITE1 and ICMT BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byICMT, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICMT BINDING SITE1 andICMT BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8391 and SEQ ID:6960 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Isoprenylcysteinecarboxyl methyltransferase (ICMT, Accession NP_(—)733806.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ICMT.

Immunoglobulin superfamily, member 4 (IGSF4, Accession NP_055148.2) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IGSF4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by IGSF4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IGSF4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15663, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Immunoglobulinsuperfamily, member 4 (IGSF4, Accession NP_(—)055148.2), a gene whichLow similarity to viral receptors and adhesion molecules and containsimmunoglobulin domains. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with IGSF4.

The function of IGSF4 has been established by previous studies. Loss ofgenetic material at the cytogenetic level and loss of heterozygosity(LOH) are frequently observed in tumors. The 11q22-q24 region hasdeletions or LOH in a variety of tumor types. Replacement of the missingcopy of chromosome 11 in the A549 adenocarcinoma cell line with a normalchromosome 11 reversed tumorigenicity in nude mice, suggesting theexistence of a tumor suppressor gene (Satoh et al., 1993). Byconstructing a BAC, PAC, and P1 contig map covering a YAC clone of partof chromosome 11q, EST mapping, exon trapping, and cDNA libraryscreening, Gomyo et al. (1999) isolated a cDNA encoding IGSF4. Thepredicted 442-amino acid protein contains a signal peptide and atransmembrane domain. IGSF4 shares 65% identity with neural celladhesion molecule-1 (NCAM1; 116930) and NCAM2 (OMIM Ref. No. 602040)within their Ig-like C2-type domains. Northern blot analysis revealedexpression of a 4.4-kb transcript in all tissues tested exceptleukocytes. Genomic sequence analysis determined that the IGSF4 genecontains 10 exons and spans 300 kb. SSCP analysis showed that all breastcancer and neuroblastoma tissues tested possessed a deletion of 1 alleleof the IGSF4 gene. Gomyo et al. (1999), however, were unable to concludethat IGSF4 is a tumor suppressor Biederer et al. (2002) identifiedSynCAM by searching sequence databanks for vertebrate proteins withextracellular immunoglobulin domains and an intracellular PDZ- domainprotein-interaction sequence. Although SynCAM mRNA is widelydistributed, antibodies against the protein reacted with multiple bandsthat were detected only in brain. The multiple SynCAM bands are due tocomplex N-glycosylation, because enzymatic removal of N-linkedcarbohydrates converted these bands into a single species ofapproximately 45 kD, whereas no O-glycosylation of SynCAM was observed.Biederer et al. (2002) showed that SynCAM functions as a homophilic celladhesion molecule at the synapse. Expression of the isolated cytoplasmictail of SynCAM in neurons inhibited synapse assembly. Conversely,expression of full-length SynCAM in nonneuronal cells induced synapseformation by cocultured hippocampal neurons with normal releaseproperties. Glutamatergic synaptic transmission was reconstituted inthese nonneuronal cells by coexpressing glutamate receptors with SynCAM,which suggests that a single type of adhesion molecule and glutamatereceptor are sufficient for a functional postsynaptic response

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Biederer, T.; Sara, Y.; Mozhayeva, M.; Atasoy, D.; Liu, X.; Kavalali, E.T.; Sudhof, T. C.: SynCAM, a synaptic adhesion molecule that drivessynapse assembly. Science 297:1525-1531, 2002; and

Gomy, H.; Arai, Y.; Tanigami, A.; Murakami, Y.; Hattori, M.; Hosoda, F.;Arai, K.; Aikawa, Y.; Tsuda, H.; Hirohashi, S.; Asakawa, S.; Shimizu,N.; Soeda, E.; Sakaki, Y.; Ohki, M.: A.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IGSF4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605686, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. IL-17RE (Accession NP_(—)653241.1) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL-17RE BINDING SITE1 throughIL-17RE BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL-17RE,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL-17RE BINDING SITE1through IL-17RE BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:1468, SEQ ID:1468 andSEQ ID:19627 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of IL-17RE (AccessionNP_(—)653241.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IL-17RE.

IL-17RE (Accession NP_(—)653241.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL-17RE BINDING SITE1 through IL-17RE BINDINGSITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL-17RE, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL-17RE BINDING SITE1 through IL-17RE BINDING SITE3,designated SEQ ID:19627, SEQ ID:14593 and SEQ ID:14593 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of IL-17RE (AccessionNP_(—)653241.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IL-17RE.

Integrin-linked kinase-associated serine/threonine phosphatase 2c(ILKAP, Accession NP_(—)789769.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ILKAP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ILKAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ILKAPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9889, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Integrin-linkedkinase-associated serine/threonine phosphatase 2c (ILKAP, AccessionNP_789769.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ILKAP.

Integrin-linked kinase-associated serine/threonine phosphatase 2c(ILKAP, Accession NP_(—)110395.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ILKAP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ILKAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ILKAPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9889, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Integrin-linkedkinase-associated serine/threonine phosphatase 2c (ILKAP, AccessionNP_110395.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ILKAP.

Potassium large conductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily m, betamember 1 (KCNMB1, Accession NP_(—)004128.1) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNMB1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKCNMB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNMB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8103, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Potassium largeconductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily m, beta member 1(KCNMB1, Accession NP_(—)004128.1), a gene which is a potassium channelprotein which may modulate the properties of the pore-forming alphasubunit. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withKCNMB1.

The function of KCNMB1 has been established by previous studies. Largeconductance, voltage- and calcium-sensitive potassium (MaxiK) channelsare fundamental in the control of smooth muscle tone and neuronalexcitability. MaxiK channels can be formed by 2 subunits: thepore-forming alpha subunit (HSLO; 600150) and the modulatory betasubunit. MaxiK channels are sensitive to external application of severalpeptidyl toxins, such as charybdotoxin (ChTX), which bind with highaffinity to a receptor site located in the external vestibule of thechannel and prevent potassium flux by physical occlusion of the pore.Knaus et al. (1994) demonstrated that ChTX is specifically bound to the31-kD beta subunit of the bovine tracheal smooth muscle MaxiK channel.They cloned cDNAs encoding the bovine beta subunit and found that thepredicted protein contains 2 putative transmembrane domains. Undernondenaturing conditions, antibodies against the beta subunitimmunoprecipitated both the alpha and beta subunits of the channel,demonstrating that, in vivo, the MaxiK channel exists as a multimercontaining both alpha and beta subunits. Knaus et al. (1994) noted thatthe beta subunit must be in close proximity to the pore since ChTX,which blocks the pore on the alpha-subunit, is covalently incorporatedinto the beta subunit. Calcium regulation of gene expression is criticalfor the long lasting activity- dependent changes in cellular electricalproperties that underlie important physiologic functions such aslearning and memory. Cellular electrical properties are diversifiedthrough the extensive alternative splicing of ion channel pre-mRNAs. TheSTREX exon of Slo confers higher calcium sensitivity on the channel. Xieand Black (2001) demonstrated that the depolarization of rat pituitarycells represses splicing of the STREX exon in BK potassium channeltranscripts through the activation of calcium/calmodulin-dependentprotein kinases. Overexpressing constitutively active CAMK4 (OMIM Ref.No. 114080), but not CAMK1 (OMIM Ref. No. 604998) or CAMK2 (OMIM Ref.No. 114078), specifically decreases STREX inclusion in the mRNA. Thisdecrease is prevented by mutations in particular RNA repressorsequences. Transferring 54 nucleotides from the 3-prime splice siteupstream of STREX to a heterologous gene is sufficient to confer CAMK4repression on an otherwise constitutive exon. Xie and Black (2001)concluded that their experiments define a CAMK4-responsive RNA element(CaRRE), which mediates the alternative splicing of ion channelpre-mRNAs. The CaRRE presents a unique molecular target for inducinglong-term adaptive changes in cellular electrical properties. It alsoprovides a model system for dissecting the effect of signal transductionpathways on alternative splicing

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of KCNMB1.Small arteries exhibit tone, a partially contracted state that is animportant determinant of blood pressure. In arterial smooth musclecells, intracellular calcium paradoxically controls both contraction andrelaxation. Calcium-dependent relaxation is mediated by local calciumrelease from the sarcoplasmic reticulum. These ‘calcium sparks’ activatecalcium-dependent potassium (BK) channels comprised of alpha- and beta-1subunits. Brenner et al. (2000) showed that targeted deletion of thegene for the beta-1 subunit leads to a decrease in the calciumsensitivity of BK channels, a reduction in functional coupling ofcalcium sparks to BK channel activation, and increases in arterial toneand blood pressure. The beta-1 subunit of the BK channel, by tuning thechannel's calcium sensitivity, is a key molecular component intranslating calcium signals to the central physiologic function ofvasoregulation.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for KCNMB1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Xie, J.; Black, D. L.: A CaMK IV responsive RNA element mediatesdepolarization- induced alternative splicing of ion channels. Nature410:936-439, 2001; and

Brenner, R.; Perez, G. J.; Bonev, A. D.; Eckman, D. M.; Kosek, J. C.;Wiler, S. W.; Patterson, A. J.; Nelson, M. T.; Aldrich, R. W.:Vasoregulation by the beta-1 subunit of the calcium.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNMB1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603951, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Potassium intermediate/small conductance calcium-activatedchannel, subfamily n, member 2 (KCNN2, Accession NP_(—)067627.2) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNN2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNN2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3750, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumintermediate/small conductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily n,member 2 (KCNN2, Accession NP_(—)067627.2), a gene which forms avoltage-independent potassium channel activated by intracellularcalcium. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNN2.

The function of KCNN2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. KIAA0182 (AccessionXP_(—)050495.4) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA0182 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0182, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0182 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6545,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0182(Accession XP_(—)050495.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0182.

KIAA0247 (Accession NP_(—)055549.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0247 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0247,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0247 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18761, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0247(Accession NP_(—)055549.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0247.

KIAA0290 (Accession NP_(—)055937.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0290 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0290,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0290 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8089, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0290(Accession NP_(—)055937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0290.

KIAA0459 (Accession XP_(—)027862.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0459 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0459,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0459 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9393, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0459(Accession XP_(—)027862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0459.

KIAA0475 (Accession NP_(—)055679.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0475 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0475,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0475 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14521, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0475(Accession NP_(—)055679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0475.

KIAA0514 (Accession NP_(—)055511.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0514 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0514BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0514, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0514BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0514 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14213 andSEQ ID:11461 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0514(Accession NP_(—)055511.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0514.

KIAA0570 (Accession XP_(—)291018.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0570 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0570,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0570 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7196, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0570(Accession XP_(—)291018.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0570.

KIAA0652 (Accession NP_(—)055556.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0652 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0652,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0652 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7082, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0652(Accession NP_(—)055556.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0652.

KIAA0683 (Accession NP_(—)057195.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0683 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0683,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0683 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17564, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0683(Accession NP_(—)057195.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0683.

KIAA0863 (Accession NP_(—)055728.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0863 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0863,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0863 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4169, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0863(Accession NP_(—)055728.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0863.

KIAA0962 (Accession XP_(—)290942.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0962 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0962,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0962 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19480, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0962(Accession XP_(—)290942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0962.

KIAA1223 (Accession XP_(—)048747.2) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1223 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1223,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1223 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15273, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1223(Accession XP_(—)048747.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1223.

KIAA1399 (Accession XP_(—)046685.4) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1399 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1399BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1399, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1399BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1399 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17214 andSEQ ID:12571 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1399(Accession XP_(—)046685.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1399.

KIAA1442 (Accession XP_(—)044921.4) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1442 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1442BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1442, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1442BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1442 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15532 andSEQ ID:14694 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1442(Accession XP_(—)044921.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1442.

KIAA1509 (Accession XP_(—)029353.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1509 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1509,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1509 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9747, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1509(Accession XP_(—)029353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1509.

KIAA1843 (Accession XP_(—)030838.3) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1843 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1843,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1843 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14729, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1843(Accession XP_(—)030838.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1843.

KIAA1881 (Accession XP_(—)170901.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1881 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1881,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1881 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12647, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1881(Accession XP_(—)170901.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1881.

KIAA1920 (Accession XP_(—)085210.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1920 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1920,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1920 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17408, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1920(Accession XP_(—)085210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1920.

Kinesin family member 1b (KIF1B, Accession NP_(—)055889.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIF1B BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KIF1B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF1BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2509, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Kinesin familymember 1b (KIF1B, Accession NP_(—)055889.1), a gene which motor foranterograde transport of mitochondria. has a microtubule plusend-directed motility. and therefore is associated with Charcot-marie-tooth disease, neuronal type, a. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Charcot-marie- toothdisease, neuronal type, a, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIF1B.

The function of KIF1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Kringle containingtransmembrane protein 2 (KREMEN2, Accession NP_(—)663323.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KREMEN2 BINDING SITE1and KREMEN2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KREMEN2,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KREMEN2 BINDING SITE1 andKREMEN2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10367 and SEQ ID:17585respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Kringle containingtransmembrane protein 2 (KREMEN2, Accession NP_(—)663323.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KREMEN2.

Keratin associated protein 4-13 (KRTAP4-13, Accession NP_(—)149442.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KRTAP4-13BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by KRTAP4-13, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KRTAP4-13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2298, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Keratin associatedprotein 4-13 (KRTAP4-13, Accession NP_(—)149442.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KRTAP4-13.

Keratin associated protein 4-4 (KRTAP4-4, Accession NP_(—)115913.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KRTAP4-4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by KRTAP4-4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KRTAP4-4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2298, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Keratin associatedprotein 4-4 (KRTAP4-4, Accession NP_(—)115913.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KRTAP4-4.

Keratin associated protein 9-2 (KRTAP9-2, Accession NP_(—)114167.2) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KRTAP9-2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by KRTAP9-2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KRTAP9-2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19929, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Keratin associatedprotein 9-2 (KRTAP9-2, Accession NP_(—)114167.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KRTAP9-2.

LARP (Accession NP_(—)056130.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LARP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LARP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LARP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12149, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LARP (AccessionNP_(—)056130.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LARP.

Lim domain binding 1 (LDB1, Accession NP_(—)003884.1) is another GAM139target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LDB1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LDB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LDB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19322, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Lim domain binding1 (LDB1, Accession NP_(—)003884.1), a gene which binds to the lim domainof a wide variety of lim domain-containing transcription factors.Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LDB1.

The function of LDB1 has been established by previous studies. Forgeneral information on LIM domain-binding factors, see CLIM1 (OMIM Ref.No. 603450). Semina et al. (1998) isolated 2 human genes encoding LIMdomain- binding factors, CLIM1 and CLIM2. The 2 genes have a very highlevel of identity to each other and to the homologs in other species.CLIM2 encodes a 375-amino acid protein. By PCR analysis of a Genebridge4 radiation hybrid panel, Semina et al. (1998) mapped the CLIM2 gene to10q24-q25. Yamashita et al. (1998) mapped the mouse Lbd1 gene to aregion of conserved homology in distal chromosome 19.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Semina, E. V.; Altherr, M. R.; Murray, J. C.: Cloning and chromosomallocalization of two novel human genes encoding LIM-domain bindingfactors CLIM1 and CLIM2/LDB1/NL1. Mammalian Genome 9:921-924, 1998; and

Yamashita, T.; Agulnick, A. D.; Copeland, N. G.; Gilbert, D. J.;Jenkins, N. A.; Westphal, H.: Genomic structure and chromosomallocalization of the mouse LIM domain- binding protein 1 g.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LDB1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603451, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Lectin, mannose-binding, 1 like (LMAN1L, AccessionNP_(—)078971.2) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LMAN1L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LMAN1L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LMAN1L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11471, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Lectin,mannose-binding, 1 like (LMAN1L, Accession NP_(—)078971.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LMAN1L.

LOC115207 (Accession NP_(—)612453.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115207 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115207, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115207 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8746, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC115207(Accession NP_(—)612453.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115207.

LOC121456 (Accession XP_(—)062645.2) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC121456 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC121456, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC121456 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2311, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC121456(Accession XP_(—)062645.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC121456.

LOC130589 (Accession NP_(—)620156.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130589 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130589, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130589 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11004, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC130589(Accession NP_(—)620156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130589.

LOC134111 (Accession XP_(—)059689.2) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC134111 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC134111, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC134111 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7606, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC134111(Accession XP_(—)059689.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC134111.

LOC134637 (Accession XP_(—)059727.3) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC134637 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC134637, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC134637 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12967, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC134637(Accession XP_(—)059727.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC134637.

LOC136015 (Accession XP_(—)072440.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC136015 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC136015, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC136015 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC136015(Accession XP_(—)072440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC136015.

LOC142955 (Accession XP_(—)084389.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC142955 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC142955, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC142955 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13772, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC142955(Accession XP_(—)084389.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC142955.

LOC143903 (Accession NP_(—)849156.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143903 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC143903, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC143903 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5549, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC143903(Accession NP_(—)849156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143903.

LOC143903 (Accession XP_(—)084655.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143903 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC143903, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC143903 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5549, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC143903(Accession XP_(—)084655.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143903.

LOC145384 (Accession XP_(—)085128.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145384 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145384, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145384 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC145384(Accession XP_(—)085128.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145384.

LOC145828 (Accession XP_(—)096879.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145828 BINDING SITE1 and LOC145828BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC145828, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145828BINDING SITE1 and LOC145828 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17903 andSEQ ID:13581 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC145828(Accession XP_(—)096879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145828.

LOC146336 (Accession XP_(—)085421.2) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146336 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146336, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146336 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6404, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC146336(Accession XP_(—)085421.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146336.

LOC146784 (Accession XP_(—)085588.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146784 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146784, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146784 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10927, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC146784(Accession XP_(—)085588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146784.

LOC146795 (Accession XP_(—)085593.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146795 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146795BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146795, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146795BINDING SITE1 and LOC146795 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4648 andSEQ ID:11983 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC146795(Accession XP_(—)085593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146795.

LOC146958 (Accession XP_(—)097142.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146958 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146958, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146958 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC146958(Accession XP_(—)097142.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146958.

LOC149837 (Accession XP_(—)097747.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149837 BINDING SITE1 and LOC149837BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC149837, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149837BINDING SITE1 and LOC149837 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13423 andSEQ ID:16008 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC149837(Accession XP_(—)097747.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149837.

LOC150933 (Accession XP_(—)097971.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150933 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150933, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150933 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18977, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC150933(Accession XP_(—)097971.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150933.

LOC153027 (Accession XP_(—)041221.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153027 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153027, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153027 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12321, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC153027(Accession XP_(—)041221.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153027.

LOC154092 (Accession XP_(—)098466.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154092 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154092, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154092 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8503, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC154092(Accession XP_(—)098466.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154092.

LOC165622 (Accession XP_(—)093333.6) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC165622 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC165622, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC165622 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8963, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC165622(Accession XP_(—)093333.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC165622.

LOC168667 (Accession XP_(—)166592.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC168667 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC168667, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC168667 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8774, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC168667(Accession XP_(—)166592.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC168667.

LOC200230 (Accession XP_(—)114166.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200230 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200230, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200230 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5316, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC200230(Accession XP_(—)114166.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200230.

LOC200583 (Accession XP_(—)114265.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200583 BINDING SITE1 through LOC200583BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC200583, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200583BINDING SITE1 through LOC200583 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:8208,SEQ ID:19716 and SEQ ID:2414 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC200583(Accession XP_(—)114265.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200583.

LOC201181 (Accession XP_(—)113916.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201181 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201181, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201181 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18447, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC201181(Accession XP_(—)113916.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201181.

LOC220739 (Accession XP_(—)167548.3) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220739 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220739, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220739 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15658, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC220739(Accession XP_(—)167548.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220739.

LOC221933 (Accession XP_(—)166530.2) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221933 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221933, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221933 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC221933(Accession XP_(—)166530.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221933.

LOC255290 (Accession XP_(—)170990.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255290 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255290, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255290 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1320, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC255290(Accession XP_(—)170990.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255290.

LOC257122 (Accession XP_(—)171239.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC257122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC257122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC257122 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7890, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC257122(Accession XP_(—)171239.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC257122.

LOC283033 (Accession XP_(—)210857.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283033 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283033, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283033 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC283033(Accession XP_(—)210857.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283033.

LOC283062 (Accession XP_(—)210877.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283062 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283062, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283062 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC283062(Accession XP_(—)210877.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283062.

LOC283114 (Accession XP_(—)208042.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283114 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283114BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283114, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283114BINDING SITE1 and LOC283114 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14489 andSEQ ID:17069 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC283114(Accession XP_(—)208042.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283114.

LOC283198 (Accession XP_(—)208550.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283198 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283198, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283198 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12328, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC283198(Accession XP_(—)208550.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283198.

LOC283270 (Accession XP_(—)210956.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283270 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283270, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283270 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17363, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC283270(Accession XP_(—)210956.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283270.

LOC283364 (Accession XP_(—)211003.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283364 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283364, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283364 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18990, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC283364(Accession XP_(—)211003.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283364.

LOC283386 (Accession XP_(—)208656.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283386 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283386, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283386 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3288, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC283386(Accession XP_(—)208656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283386.

LOC283435 (Accession XP_(—)211035.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283435 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283435, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283435 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15472, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC283435(Accession XP_(—)211035.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283435.

LOC283582 (Accession XP_(—)211119.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283582 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283582, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283582 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6596, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC283582(Accession XP_(—)211119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283582.

LOC283637 (Accession XP_(—)211134.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283637 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283637, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283637 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1923, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC283637(Accession XP_(—)211134.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283637.

LOC283723 (Accession XP_(—)211176.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283723 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283723, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283723 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC283723(Accession XP_(—)211176.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283723.

LOC283789 (Accession XP_(—)208120.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283789 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283789, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283789 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15242, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC283789(Accession XP_(—)208120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283789.

LOC283807 (Accession XP_(—)211207.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283807 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283807, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283807 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8994, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC283807(Accession XP_(—)211207.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283807.

LOC283852 (Accession XP_(—)211228.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283852 BINDING SITE1 through LOC283852BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283852, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283852BINDING SITE1 through LOC283852 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:12663,SEQ ID:12405 and SEQ ID:16600 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC283852(Accession XP_(—)211228.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283852.

LOC283911 (Accession XP_(—)211259.2) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283911 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283911, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283911 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18967, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC283911(Accession XP_(—)211259.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283911.

LOC284015 (Accession XP_(—)210324.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284015 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284015, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284015 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12620, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC284015(Accession XP_(—)210324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284015.

LOC284037 (Accession XP_(—)208153.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284037 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284037, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284037 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15556, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC284037(Accession XP_(—)208153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284037.

LOC284130 (Accession XP_(—)209031.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284130 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284130, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284130 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8262, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC284130(Accession XP_(—)209031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284130.

LOC284167 (Accession XP_(—)208171.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284167 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284167, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284167 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20016, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC284167(Accession XP_(—)208171.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284167.

LOC284186 (Accession XP_(—)209060.2) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284186 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284186BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284186, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284186BINDING SITE1 and LOC284186 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6257 andSEQ ID:9676 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC284186(Accession XP_(—)209060.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284186.

LOC284231 (Accession XP_(—)208184.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284231 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284231BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284231, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284231BINDING SITE1 and LOC284231 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5381 andSEQ ID:10934 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC284231(Accession XP_(—)208184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284231.

LOC284434 (Accession XP_(—)211460.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284434 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284434, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284434 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC284434(Accession XP_(—)211460.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284434.

LOC284615 (Accession XP_(—)211553.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284615 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284615, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284615 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9828, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC284615(Accession XP_(—)211553.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284615.

LOC284687 (Accession XP_(—)211587.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284687 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284687, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284687 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2504, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC284687(Accession XP_(—)211587.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284687.

LOC284719 (Accession XP_(—)211601.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284719 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284719BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284719, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284719BINDING SITE1 and LOC284719 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15624 andSEQ ID:1476 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC284719(Accession XP_(—)211601.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284719.

LOC284739 (Accession XP_(—)211609.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284739 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284739, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284739 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13956, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC284739(Accession XP_(—)211609.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284739.

LOC284874 (Accession XP_(—)209394.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284874 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284874BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284874, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284874BINDING SITE1 and LOC284874 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19517 andSEQ ID:4696 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC284874(Accession XP_(—)209394.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284874.

LOC284922 (Accession XP_(—)209409.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284922 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284922, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284922 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC284922(Accession XP_(—)209409.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284922.

LOC285036 (Accession XP_(—)210798.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285036 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285036BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285036, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285036BINDING SITE1 and LOC285036 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5723 andSEQ ID:16269 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC285036(Accession XP_(—)210798.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285036.

LOC285084 (Accession XP_(—)211758.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285084 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285084, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285084 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5269, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC285084(Accession XP_(—)211758.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285084.

LOC285103 (Accession XP_(—)211766.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285103 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285103, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285103 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC285103(Accession XP_(—)211766.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285103.

LOC285112 (Accession XP_(—)209475.3) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285112 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285112, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285112 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC285112(Accession XP_(—)209475.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285112.

LOC285152 (Accession XP_(—)211783.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285152 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285152, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285152 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11345, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC285152(Accession XP_(—)211783.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285152.

LOC285592 (Accession XP_(—)209669.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285592 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285592, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285592 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC285592(Accession XP_(—)209669.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285592.

LOC285624 (Accession XP_(—)209685.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285624 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285624, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285624 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12598, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC285624(Accession XP_(—)209685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285624.

LOC285625 (Accession XP_(—)209684.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285625 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285625, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285625 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19717, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC285625(Accession XP_(—)209684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285625.

LOC285651 (Accession XP_(—)211974.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285651 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285651, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285651 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4365, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC285651(Accession XP_(—)211974.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285651.

LOC285748 (Accession XP_(—)209738.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285748 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285748, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285748 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17272, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC285748(Accession XP_(—)209738.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285748.

LOC285801 (Accession XP_(—)209767.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285801 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285801, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285801 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15998, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC285801(Accession XP_(—)209767.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285801.

LOC285928 (Accession XP_(—)212087.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285928 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285928, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285928 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12928, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC285928(Accession XP_(—)212087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285928.

LOC285968 (Accession XP_(—)212107.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285968 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285968, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285968 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17285, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC285968(Accession XP_(—)212107.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285968.

LOC285992 (Accession XP_(—)212126.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285992 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285992BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285992, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285992BINDING SITE1 and LOC285992 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7305 andSEQ ID:1701 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC285992(Accession XP_(—)212126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285992.

LOC286078 (Accession XP_(—)212163.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286078 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286078, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286078 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:943, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC286078(Accession XP_(—)212163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286078.

LOC286218 (Accession XP_(—)212235.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286218 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286218, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286218 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4239, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC286218(Accession XP_(—)212235.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286218.

LOC286520 (Accession XP_(—)212330.2) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286520 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286520, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286520 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9346, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC286520(Accession XP_(—)212330.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286520.

LOC338558 (Accession XP_(—)290465.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338558 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338558, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338558 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC338558(Accession XP_(—)290465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338558.

LOC339122 (Accession XP_(—)290714.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339122 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15658, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC339122(Accession XP_(—)290714.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339122.

LOC339166 (Accession XP_(—)294837.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC339166(Accession XP_(—)294837.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339166.

LOC339172 (Accession XP_(—)290740.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339172 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339172, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339172 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2113, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC339172(Accession XP_(—)290740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339172.

LOC339230 (Accession XP_(—)290771.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339230 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339230, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339230 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12801, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC339230(Accession XP_(—)290771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339230.

LOC339305 (Accession XP_(—)297112.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339305 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339305, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339305 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC339305(Accession XP_(—)297112.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339305.

LOC339914 (Accession XP_(—)295099.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339914 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339914, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339914 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19354, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC339914(Accession XP_(—)295099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339914.

LOC339942 (Accession XP_(—)295107.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339942 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339942, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339942 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC339942(Accession XP_(—)295107.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339942.

LOC340223 (Accession XP_(—)290385.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340223 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340223, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340223 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5180, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC340223(Accession XP_(—)290385.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340223.

LOC340239 (Accession XP_(—)295192.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340239 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340239, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340239 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3128, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC340239(Accession XP_(—)295192.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340239.

LOC340240 (Accession XP_(—)295189.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340240 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340240, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340240 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3128, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC340240(Accession XP_(—)295189.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340240.

LOC340243 (Accession XP_(—)290389.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340243 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340243, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340243 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1105, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC340243(Accession XP_(—)290389.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340243.

LOC340390 (Accession XP_(—)291269.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340390 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340390, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340390 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8372, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC340390(Accession XP_(—)291269.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340390.

LOC340581 (Accession XP_(—)295270.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340581 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340581, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340581 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17000, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC340581(Accession XP_(—)295270.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340581.

LOC342195 (Accession XP_(—)292413.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342195 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342195, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342195 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12881, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC342195(Accession XP_(—)292413.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342195.

LOC342346 (Accession XP_(—)296817.2) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342346 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342346, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342346 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16656, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC342346(Accession XP_(—)296817.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342346.

LOC342487 (Accession XP_(—)296893.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342487 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342487, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342487 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1758, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC342487(Accession XP_(—)296893.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342487.

LOC344563 (Accession XP_(—)297716.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC344563 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC344563, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC344563 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13365, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC344563(Accession XP_(—)297716.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC344563.

LOC344992 (Accession XP_(—)298469.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC344992 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC344992, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC344992 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17064, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC344992(Accession XP_(—)298469.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC344992.

LOC347959 (Accession XP_(—)302635.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347959 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347959, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347959 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9115, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC347959(Accession XP_(—)302635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347959.

LOC348118 (Accession XP_(—)300289.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348118 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348118, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348118 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15242, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC348118(Accession XP_(—)300289.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348118.

LOC348488 (Accession XP_(—)300352.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348488 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348488, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348488 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC348488(Accession XP_(—)300352.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348488.

LOC348509 (Accession XP_(—)300770.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348509 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348509, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348509 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8733, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC348509(Accession XP_(—)300770.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348509.

LOC348549 (Accession XP_(—)211637.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348549 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348549, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348549 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19450, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC348549(Accession XP_(—)211637.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348549.

LOC348552 (Accession XP_(—)209362.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348552 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348552, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348552 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13423, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC348552(Accession XP_(—)209362.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348552.

LOC348599 (Accession XP_(—)300383.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348599 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348599BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348599, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348599BINDING SITE1 and LOC348599 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19517 andSEQ ID:4696 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC348599(Accession XP_(—)300383.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348599.

LOC348909 (Accession XP_(—)300875.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14383, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC348909(Accession XP_(—)300875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348909.

LOC349061 (Accession XP_(—)300923.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349061 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349061, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349061 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17272, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC349061(Accession XP_(—)300923.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349061.

LOC349066 (Accession XP_(—)300926.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349066 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349066, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349066 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17272, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC349066(Accession XP_(—)300926.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349066.

LOC349092 (Accession XP_(—)302959.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349092 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349092, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349092 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC349092(Accession XP_(—)302959.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349092.

LOC349151 (Accession XP_(—)302967.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349151 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349151, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349151 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1431, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC349151(Accession XP_(—)302967.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349151.

LOC349710 (Accession XP_(—)303482.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349710 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349710, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349710 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18662, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC349710(Accession XP_(—)303482.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349710.

LOC90120 (Accession XP_(—)291299.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90120 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90120,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90120 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3855, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC90120(Accession XP_(—)291299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90120.

LOC90906 (Accession XP_(—)034809.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90906 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90906,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90906 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7354, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC90906(Accession XP_(—)034809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90906.

LOC91661 (Accession NP_(—)612381.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91661 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91661,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91661 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19944, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC91661(Accession NP_(—)612381.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91661.

LOC91947 (Accession XP_(—)041721.2) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91947 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91947,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91947 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13563, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC91947(Accession XP_(—)041721.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91947.

LOC91974 (Accession XP_(—)041974.2) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91974 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91974,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91974 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC91974(Accession XP_(—)041974.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91974.

LOC93273 (Accession XP_(—)050184.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93273 BINDING SITE1 and LOC93273BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC93273, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93273BINDING SITE1 and LOC93273 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18095 andSEQ ID:2415 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LOC93273(Accession XP_(—)050184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93273.

LW-1 (Accession NP_(—)057237.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LW-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LW-1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LW-1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11543, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of LW-1 (AccessionNP_(—)057237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LW-1.

Microtubule-associated protein, rp/eb family, member 1 (MAPRE1,Accession NP_(—)036457.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAPRE1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAPRE1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPRE1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19788, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein, rp/eb family, member 1 (MAPRE1,Accession NP_(—)036457.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MAPRE1.

Microtubule-associated protein, rp/eb family, member 3 (MAPRE3,Accession NP_(—)036458.2) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAPRE3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAPRE3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPRE3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12646, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein, rp/eb family, member 3 (MAPRE3,Accession NP_(—)036458.2), a gene which interact with cytoplasmicmicrotubules,and with the adenomatous polyposis coli. Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MAPRE3.

The function of MAPRE3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM117.1. Methyl-cpg bindingdomain protein 1 (MBD1, Accession NP_(—)056723.2) is another GAM139target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MBD1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MBD1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MBD1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14525, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Methyl-cpg bindingdomain protein 1 (MBD1, Accession NP_(—)056723.2), a gene which bindspecifically to methylated DNA via a methyl-CpG-binding domain (MBD).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MBD1.

The function of MBD1 has been established by previous studies. Attemptsto understand how DNA methylation prevents transcription have centeredon 2 alternative mechanisms: direct interference of site-specificmethylation with the binding of essential transcription factors, andindirect interference of promoter- proximal methylation withtranscription via a protein that binds to methylated DNA.Methyl-CpG-binding protein-1 (MECP1) binds to a variety of methylatedsequences in vitro, provided they contain at least 12 symmetricallymethylated CpGs. MECP1 has been detected in crude nuclear extracts.Boyes and Bird (1991) and Levine et al. (1991) presented evidencesuggesting that the MECP1 protein is a mediator of repression.Methylation of cytosines within the sequence CpG is essential for mousedevelopment and has been linked to transcriptional suppression invertebrate systems. Methyl-CpG-binding proteins MECP1 and MECP2 (OMIMRef. No. 300005) bind preferentially to methylated DNA and can inhibittranscription. The rat Mecp2 gene was cloned by Nan et al. (1993) andits methyl-CpG-binding domain (MBD) defined. By searching DNA sequencedatabases with the MBD sequence, Cross et al. (1997) identified a humancDNA with potential to encode an MBD-like region. Sequencing of thecomplete cDNA revealed that the open reading frame also encodes 2cysteine-rich domains that were found in animal DNA methyltransferases(see OMIM Ref. No. DNMT; 126375) and in the mammalian HRX protein, alsoknown as MLL and ALL-1 (OMIM Ref. No. 159555). They designated theprotein PCM1 for ‘protein containing MBD.’ Expressed in bacteria, itshowed specific binding to methylated DNA. PCM1 also repressedtranscription in vitro in a methylation-dependent manner. A polyclonalantibody raised against the protein was able to bind the native MECP1complex from HeLa cells, indicating that PCM1 is a component ofmammalian MECP1. Using PCR on a hybrid panel and FISH, Hendrich et al.(1999) mapped the MBD1 gene to chromosome 18q21, 2.1 cM distal to MBD2(OMIM Ref. No. 603547). They mapped the murine gene to chromosome 18.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Boyes, J.; Bird, A.: DNA methylation inhibits transcription indirectlyvia a methyl- CpG binding protein. Cell 64:1123-1134, 1991; and

Levine, A.; Cantoni, G. L.; Razin, A.: Inhibition of promoter activityby methylation: possible involvement of protein mediators. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 88:6515-6518, 1991.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MBD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 156535, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Methyl-cpg binding domain protein 1 (MBD1, AccessionNP_(—)056669.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MBD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MBD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MBD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14525, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Methyl-cpg bindingdomain protein 1 (MBD1, Accession NP_(—)056669.1), a gene which bindspecifically to methylated DNA via a methyl-CpG-binding domain (MBD).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MBD1.

The function of MBD1 has been established by previous studies. Attemptsto understand how DNA methylation prevents transcription have centeredon 2 alternative mechanisms: direct interference of site-specificmethylation with the binding of essential transcription factors, andindirect interference of promoter- proximal methylation withtranscription via a protein that binds to methylated DNA.Methyl-CpG-binding protein-1 (MECP1) binds to a variety of methylatedsequences in vitro, provided they contain at least 12 symmetricallymethylated CpGs. MECP1 has been detected in crude nuclear extracts.Boyes and Bird (1991) and Levine et al. (1991) presented evidencesuggesting that the MECP1 protein is a mediator of repression.Methylation of cytosines within the sequence CpG is essential for mousedevelopment and has been linked to transcriptional suppression invertebrate systems. Methyl-CpG-binding proteins MECP1 and MECP2 (OMIMRef. No. 300005) bind preferentially to methylated DNA and can inhibittranscription. The rat Mecp2 gene was cloned by Nan et al. (1993) andits methyl-CpG-binding domain (MBD) defined. By searching DNA sequencedatabases with the MBD sequence, Cross et al. (1997) identified a humancDNA with potential to encode an MBD-like region. Sequencing of thecomplete cDNA revealed that the open reading frame also encodes 2cysteine-rich domains that were found in animal DNA methyltransferases(see OMIM Ref. No. DNMT; 126375) and in the mammalian HRX protein, alsoknown as MLL and ALL-1 (OMIM Ref. No. 159555). They designated theprotein PCM1 for ‘protein containing MBD.’ Expressed in bacteria, itshowed specific binding to methylated DNA. PCM1 also repressedtranscription in vitro in a methylation-dependent manner. A polyclonalantibody raised against the protein was able to bind the native MECP1complex from HeLa cells, indicating that PCM1 is a component ofmammalian MECP1. Using PCR on a hybrid panel and FISH, Hendrich et al.(1999) mapped the MBD1 gene to chromosome 18q21, 2.1 cM distal to MBD2(OMIM Ref. No. 603547). They mapped the murine gene to chromosome 18.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Boyes, J.; Bird, A.: DNA methylation inhibits transcription indirectlyvia a methyl- CpG binding protein. Cell 64:1123-1134, 1991; and

Levine, A.; Cantoni, G. L.; Razin, A.: Inhibition of promoter activityby methylation: possible involvement of protein mediators. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 88:6515-6518, 1991.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MBD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 156535, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Methyl-cpg binding domain protein 1 (MBD1, AccessionNP_(—)002375.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MBD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MBD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MBD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14525, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Methyl-cpg bindingdomain protein 1 (MBD1, Accession NP_(—)002375.1), a gene which bindspecifically to methylated DNA via a methyl-CpG-binding domain (MBD).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MBD1.

The function of MBD1 has been established by previous studies. Attemptsto understand how DNA methylation prevents transcription have centeredon 2 alternative mechanisms: direct interference of site-specificmethylation with the binding of essential transcription factors, andindirect interference of promoter- proximal methylation withtranscription via a protein that binds to methylated DNA.Methyl-CpG-binding protein-1 (MECP1) binds to a variety of methylatedsequences in vitro, provided they contain at least 12 symmetricallymethylated CpGs. MECP1 has been detected in crude nuclear extracts.Boyes and Bird (1991) and Levine et al. (1991) presented evidencesuggesting that the MECP1 protein is a mediator of repression.Methylation of cytosines within the sequence CpG is essential for mousedevelopment and has been linked to transcriptional suppression invertebrate systems. Methyl-CpG-binding proteins MECP1 and MECP2 (OMIMRef. No. 300005) bind preferentially to methylated DNA and can inhibittranscription. The rat Mecp2 gene was cloned by Nan et al. (1993) andits methyl-CpG-binding domain (MBD) defined. By searching DNA sequencedatabases with the MBD sequence, Cross et al. (1997) identified a humancDNA with potential to encode an MBD-like region. Sequencing of thecomplete cDNA revealed that the open reading frame also encodes 2cysteine-rich domains that were found in animal DNA methyltransferases(see OMIM Ref. No. DNMT; 126375) and in the mammalian HRX protein, alsoknown as MLL and ALL-1 (OMIM Ref. No. 159555). They designated theprotein PCM1 for ‘protein containing MBD.’ Expressed in bacteria, itshowed specific binding to methylated DNA. PCM1 also repressedtranscription in vitro in a methylation-dependent manner. A polyclonalantibody raised against the protein was able to bind the native MECP1complex from HeLa cells, indicating that PCM1 is a component ofmammalian MECP1. Using PCR on a hybrid panel and FISH, Hendrich et al.(1999) mapped the MBD1 gene to chromosome 18q21, 2.1 cM distal to MBD2(OMIM Ref. No. 603547). They mapped the murine gene to chromosome 18.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Boyes, J.; Bird, A.: DNA methylation inhibits transcription indirectlyvia a methyl- CpG binding protein. Cell 64:1123-1134, 1991; and

Levine, A.; Cantoni, G. L.; Razin, A.: Inhibition of promoter activityby methylation: possible involvement of protein mediators. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 88:6515-6518, 1991.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MBD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 156535, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Methyl-cpg binding domain protein 1 (MBD1, AccessionNP_(—)056671.2) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MBD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MBD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MBD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14525, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Methyl-cpg bindingdomain protein 1 (MBD1, Accession NP_(—)056671.2), a gene which bindspecifically to methylated DNA via a methyl-CpG-binding domain (MBD).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MBD1.

The function of MBD1 has been established by previous studies. Attemptsto understand how DNA methylation prevents transcription have centeredon 2 alternative mechanisms: direct interference of site-specificmethylation with the binding of essential transcription factors, andindirect interference of promoter- proximal methylation withtranscription via a protein that binds to methylated DNA.Methyl-CpG-binding protein-1 (MECP1) binds to a variety of methylatedsequences in vitro, provided they contain at least 12 symmetricallymethylated CpGs. MECP1 has been detected in crude nuclear extracts.Boyes and Bird (1991) and Levine et al. (1991) presented evidencesuggesting that the MECP1 protein is a mediator of repression.Methylation of cytosines within the sequence CpG is essential for mousedevelopment and has been linked to transcriptional suppression invertebrate systems. Methyl-CpG-binding proteins MECP1 and MECP2 (OMIMRef. No. 300005) bind preferentially to methylated DNA and can inhibittranscription. The rat Mecp2 gene was cloned by Nan et al. (1993) andits methyl-CpG-binding domain (MBD) defined. By searching DNA sequencedatabases with the MBD sequence, Cross et al. (1997) identified a humancDNA with potential to encode an MBD-like region. Sequencing of thecomplete cDNA revealed that the open reading frame also encodes 2cysteine-rich domains that were found in animal DNA methyltransferases(see OMIM Ref. No. DNMT; 126375) and in the mammalian HRX protein, alsoknown as MLL and ALL-1 (OMIM Ref. No. 159555). They designated theprotein PCM1 for ‘protein containing MBD.’ Expressed in bacteria, itshowed specific binding to methylated DNA. PCM1 also repressedtranscription in vitro in a methylation-dependent manner. A polyclonalantibody raised against the protein was able to bind the native MECP1complex from HeLa cells, indicating that PCM1 is a component ofmammalian MECP1. Using PCR on a hybrid panel and FISH, Hendrich et al.(1999) mapped the MBD1 gene to chromosome 18q21, 2.1 cM distal to MBD2(OMIM Ref. No. 603547). They mapped the murine gene to chromosome 18.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Boyes, J.; Bird, A.: DNA methylation inhibits transcription indirectlyvia a methyl- CpG binding protein. Cell 64:1123-1134, 1991; and

Levine, A.; Cantoni, G. L.; Razin, A.: Inhibition of promoter activityby methylation: possible involvement of protein mediators. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 88:6515-6518, 1991.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MBD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 156535, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MGC10715 (Accession NP_(—)077301.4) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10715 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMGC10715, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10715 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17990, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MGC10715(Accession NP_(—)077301.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10715.

MGC12518 (Accession NP_(—)291026.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12518 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12518,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12518 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18236, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MGC12518(Accession NP_(—)291026.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12518.

MGC13071 (Accession NP_(—)116078.2) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13071 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13071,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13071 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12254, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MGC13071(Accession NP_(—)116078.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13071.

MGC15396 (Accession NP_(—)443087.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15396 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15396,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15396 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11393, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MGC15396(Accession NP_(—)443087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15396.

MGC16142 (Accession NP_(—)116152.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC16142 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16142,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16142 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MGC16142(Accession NP_(—)116152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC16142.

MGC16638 (Accession NP_(—)777593.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC16638 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16638,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16638 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18557, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MGC16638(Accession NP_(—)777593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC16638.

MGC17330 (Accession NP_(—)443112.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC17330 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC17330,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC17330 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13961, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MGC17330(Accession NP_(—)443112.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC17330.

MGC24995 (Accession NP_(—)714914.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC24995 BINDING SITE1 and MGC24995BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC24995, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC24995BINDING SITE1 and MGC24995 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16446 andSEQ ID:2593 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MGC24995(Accession NP_(—)714914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC24995.

MGC30156 (Accession NP_(—)689852.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC30156 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC30156,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC30156 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14918, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MGC30156(Accession NP_(—)689852.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC30156.

MGC3222 (Accession NP_(—)077310.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3222 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3222,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3222 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3878, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MGC3222 (AccessionNP_(—)077310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3222.

MGC3248 (Accession NP_(—)115875.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3248 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3248,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3248 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10750, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MGC3248 (AccessionNP_(—)115875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3248.

MGC35023 (Accession NP_(—)787073.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35023 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MGC35023, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35023BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16655, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MGC35023(Accession NP_(—)787073.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35023.

MGC35023 (Accession XP_(—)086685.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35023 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MGC35023, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35023BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16655, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MGC35023(Accession XP_(—)086685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35023.

MGC39520 (Accession NP_(—)699195.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC39520 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39520,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39520 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7717, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MGC39520(Accession NP_(—)699195.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC39520.

MGC4504 (Accession NP_(—)077016.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4504 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4504,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4504 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10242, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MGC4504 (AccessionNP_(—)077016.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4504.

MGC48986 (Accession NP_(—)787077.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC48986 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC48986,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC48986 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11203, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MGC48986(Accession NP_(—)787077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC48986.

MGRN1 (Accession XP_(—)048119.4) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGRN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGRN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGRN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14631, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MGRN1 (AccessionXP_(—)048119.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGRN1.

Membrane metallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase,calla, cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009220.1) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MME BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MME, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2426, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009220.1), a gene which is thermolysin-likespecificity. and therefore is associated with Acute lymphocyticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Acute lymphocytic leukemia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with MME.

The function of MME and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)000893.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MME BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MME, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2426, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)000893.1), a gene which is thermolysin-likespecificity. and therefore is associated with Acute lymphocyticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Acute lymphocytic leukemia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with MME.

The function of MME and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009218.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MME BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MME, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2426, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009218.1), a gene which is thermolysin-likespecificity. and therefore is associated with Acute lymphocyticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Acute lymphocytic leukemia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with MME.

The function of MME and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009219.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MME BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MME, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2426, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009219.1), a gene which is thermolysin-likespecificity. and therefore is associated with Acute lymphocyticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Acute lymphocytic leukemia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with MME.

The function of MME and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Max binding protein(MNT, Accession NP_(—)064706.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MNT BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MNT, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MNT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2618, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Max bindingprotein (MNT, Accession NP_(—)064706.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MNT.

MOST2 (Accession NP_(—)064635.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MOST2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MOST2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MOST2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4257, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MOST2 (AccessionNP_(—)064635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MOST2.

Membrane protein, palmitoylated 2 (maguk p55 subfamily member 2) (MPP2,Accession NP_(—)005365.2) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MPP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MPP2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MPP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5243, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Membrane protein,palmitoylated 2 (maguk p55 subfamily member 2) (MPP2, AccessionNP_(—)005365.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MPP2.

MSP (Accession NP_(—)114435.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MSP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MSP, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MSP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13067, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of MSP (AccessionNP_(—)114435.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MSP.

Mucin and cadherin-like (MUCDHL, Accession NP_(—)112555.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MUCDHL BINDING SITE1and MUCDHL BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MUCDHL, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MUCDHL BINDING SITE1 and MUCDHL BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:1008 and SEQ ID:8074 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Mucin andcadherin-like (MUCDHL, Accession NP_(—)112555.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MUCDHL.

Myeloid differentiation primary response gene (88) (MYD88, AccessionNP_(—)002459.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MYD88 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYD88, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MYD88 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13413, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Myeloiddifferentiation primary response gene (88) (MYD88, AccessionNP_(—)002459.1), a gene which is involved in the toll-like receptor andil-1 receptor signaling pathway in the innate immune response.Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MYD88.

The function of MYD88 has been established by previous studies. Themyeloid differentiation (MyD) marker MyD88 was first characterizedduring a study of the early genetic responses of murine myeloid cells tovarious differentiation and growth inhibitory stimuli (Lord et al.,1990). Myeloid differentiation primary response genes are activated inM1 myeloleukemic cells in response to interleukin-6 (IL6; 147620), whichinduces both growth arrest and terminal differentiation. Hardiman et al.(1997) described the cloning and gene structure of the mouse MyD88 gene.The complete coding sequence spans 5 exons, with the first exon encodinga complete ‘death domain’ similar to the intracellular segment of TNFreceptor-1 (OMIM Ref. No. 191190). Zoo blot analysis demonstrated thatit is an evolutionarily conserved gene. Northern blot analysis revealedwidespread expression of the gene in many adult mouse tissues, andRT-PCR detected MyD88 mRNA in T- and B-cell lines and differentiatingembryonic stem cells. The broad expression pattern demonstrated thatmouse Myd88 expression is not restricted to cells of myeloid lineage aswas originally believed.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MYD88.Adachi et al. (1998) observed that mice with a targeted disruption ofthe Myd88 gene were unable to respond to IL1 (e.g., 147760), asdetermined by defective T-cell proliferation and the production ofcytokines. Likewise, Myd88-deficient mice were unable to producegamma-interferon (IFNG; 147570) and mediate natural killer cell activityin response to IL18 (OMIM Ref. No. 600953). NFKB activation in responseto IL1 or IL18 was also impaired. These results indicated that MYD88 isa critical component in the IL1R and IL18R (OMIM Ref. No. 604494)signaling cascades. Kawai et al. (1999) extended these studies to showthat responses to lipopolysaccharide, mediated by TLR4 and CD14 (OMIMRef. No. 158120), were lost or delayed in Myd88-deficient mice,establishing that MYD88 is part of the TLR signaling cascade as well,acting just upstream of IRAK.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MYD88 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Adachi, O.; Kawai, T.; Takeda, K.; Matsumoto, M.; Tsutsui, H.; Sakagami,M.; Nakanishi, K.; Akira, S.: Targeted disruption of the MyD88 generesults in loss of IL-1- and IL-18-mediated function. Immunity 143-150,1998; and

Hardiman, G.; Jenkins, N. A.; Copeland, N. G.; Gilbert, D. J.; Garcia,D. K.; Naylor, S. L.; Kastelein, R. A.; Bazan, J. F.: Genetic structureand chromosomal mapping of MyD88. Genomics.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MYD88 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602170, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. NESH (Accession NP_(—)057512.1) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NESH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNESH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NESH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6776, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of NESH (AccessionNP_(—)057512.1), a gene which plays a role in cell growth signalling.Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NESH.

The function of NESH has been established by previous studies. Byscreening a hepatocellular cDNA library using PCR with degenerateprimers corresponding to p53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170)/p73 (OMIM Ref. No.601990) exon domains, followed by probing a placenta cDNA library,Miyazaki et al. (2000) obtained a cDNA encoding an SH3-containingprotein they designated NESH (new molecule including SH3). SH3 domainscontain about 50 amino acids that bind to proline-rich sequences andoften play a role in cell growth signalling. Sequence analysis predictedthat the 366-amino acid NESH protein, which is most homologous toSSH3BP1 (OMIM Ref. No. 603050), has a central serine-rich regionfollowed by a proline-rich region and a C-terminal SH3 domain. RT-PCRanalysis detected variable expression of NESH in all tissues tested.Miyazaki et al. (2000) suggested that the similarity of NESH to SSH3BP1,an EPS8 (OMIM Ref. No. 600206)-binding protein, indicates that its SH3domain may interact with other proteins in signal transduction. GENEFUNCTION Using the yeast 2-hybrid system, Matsuda et al. (2001)identified TARSH (OMIM Ref. No. 606279) as a binding partner of NESH.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Matsuda, S.; Iriyama, C.; Yokozaki, S.; Ichigotani, Y.; Shirafuji, N.;Yamaki, K.; Hayakawa, T.; Hamaguchi, M.: Cloning and sequencing of anovel human gene that encodes a putative target protein of Nesh-SH3. J.Hum. Genet. 46:483-486, 2001; and

Miyazaki, K.; Matsuda, S.; Ichigotani, Y.; Takenouchi, Y.; Hayashi, K.;Fukuda, Y.; Nimura, Y.; Hamaguchi, M.: Isolation and characterization ofa novel human gene (NESH) which encode.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NESH arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606363, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nfs1 nitrogen fixation 1 (s. cerevisiae) (NFS1, AccessionNP_(—)066923.2) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NFS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NFS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NFS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14605, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Nfs1 nitrogenfixation 1 (s. cerevisiae) (NFS1, Accession NP_(—)066923.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NFS1.

Nipsnap homolog 1 (c. elegans) (NIPSNAP1, Accession NP_(—)003625.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NIPSNAP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NIPSNAP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NIPSNAP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16274, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Nipsnap homolog 1(c. elegans) (NIPSNAP1, Accession NP_(—)003625.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NIPSNAP1.

Aminopeptidase-like 1 (NPEPL1, Accession NP_(—)078939.2) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPEPL1 BINDING SITE1and NPEPL1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by NPEPL1, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNPEPL1 BINDING SITE1 and NPEPL1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7568and SEQ ID:2446 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition ofAminopeptidase-like 1 (NPEPL1, Accession NP_(—)078939.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NPEPL1.

Aminopeptidase puromycin sensitive (NPEPPS, Accession NP_(—)006301.2) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPEPPSBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NPEPPS, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNPEPPS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2285, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Aminopeptidasepuromycin sensitive (NPEPPS, Accession NP_(—)006301.2), a gene which ispuromycin-sensitive aminopeptidase and has metallopeptidase activity.Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NPEPPS.

The function of NPEPPS has been established by previous studies. Tobleret al. (1997) cloned PSA from a human fetal brain cDNA library using themouse PSA cDNA as probe. They established that translation is initiatedat the second of 2 possible start codons, resulting in a deduced875-amino acid protein with a molecular mass of 99 kD by SDS-PAGE. PSAcontains a zinc-binding motif conserved among gluzincin aminopeptidasesand shares 98% sequence identity with the mouse protein. Northern blotanalysis detected ubiquitous expression of a 4.8-kb transcript, withhighest expression in brain. By in situ hybridization of adult humanbrain sections, expression was localized to the perikaryon of neurons ofthe cortex and cerebellum. Using immunofluorescence localization oftransfected HeLa cells, Tobler et al. (1997) found that PSA localizes tothe perinuclear cytoplasm and shows a filamentous staining pattern.Bauer et al. (2001) cloned PSA cDNA from a human skeletal musclelibrary. Northern blot analysis detected major and minor transcripts of4.8 and 4.2 kb, respectively. Huber et al. (1999) determined that PSA isidentical to the matalloprotease MP100 that was originally isolated as abeta-secretase candidate from human brain by Schonlein et al. (1994).Huber et al. (1999) were able to colocalize and coimmunoprecipitate PSAwith beta- amyloid precursor protein (OMIM Ref. No. 104760); however,PSA did not increase production of the amyloid-beta peptide incotransfected cells. By RT-PCR, but not by Northern blot analysis, Baueret al. (2001) found that PSA was upregulated in human leukemic cellsfollowing vitamin D stimulation.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Huber, G.; Thompson, A.; Gruninger, F.; Mechler, H.; Hochstrasser, R.;Hauri, H.- P.; Malherbe, P.: cDNA cloning and molecular characterizationof human brain metalloprotease MP100: a beta-secretase candidate? J.Neurochem. 72:1215-1223, 1999; and

Tobler, A. R.; Constam, D. B.; Schmitt-Graff, A.; Malipiero, U.;Schlapbach, R.; Fontana, A.: Cloning of the human puromycin-sensitiveaminopeptidase and evidence for expression in neu.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NPEPPS arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606793, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nucleoporin 133 kda (NUP133, Accession NP_(—)060700.2) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NUP133BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NUP133, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNUP133 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2638, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoporin 133kda (NUP133, Accession NP_(—)060700.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NUP133.

Opioid receptor, delta 1 (OPRD1, Accession NP_(—)000902.2) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OPRD1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by OPRD1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OPRD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15006, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Opioid receptor,delta 1 (OPRD1, Accession NP_(—)000902.2), a gene which inhibitsneurotransmitter release by reducing calcium ion currents and increasingpotassium ion conductance. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with OPRD1.

The function of OPRD1 has been established by previous studies. Bzdegaet al. (1993) cloned the delta opiate receptor gene from a mouseneuroblastoma-rat glioma hybrid cell line. The clone they isolated wasapparently identical to those reported by others (e.g., Evans et al.,1992). They found full-length transcripts of the gene in mouse brain butin no other tissues examined. Within the brain the gene was expressed atlow levels in many regions, but transcripts were found in particularlylarge amounts in the anterior pituitary and pineal glands. Since thesetissues are located outside the blood-brain barrier, opioid peptideseasily can reach receptors in these areas from the blood. The gene,which was present in single copy and was symbolized Nbor for‘neuroblastoma opiate receptor,’ was mapped to the distal region ofmouse chromosome 4 by linkage studies. It was found to lie between Lckand Gnb-1. The human homologs of these 2 genes, LCK (OMIM Ref. No.153390) and GNB1 (OMIM Ref. No. 139380), are located on human chromosome1p; thus, the human gene for delta-opiate receptor is probably in thisregion. (GNB1 is mapped to 1pter-p31.2; LCK is mapped to 1p35-p32.)Kaufman et al. (1994) reported linkage relationships of Oprd1 on mousechromosome 4 and stated that the human homolog had been mapped to 1p byin situ hybridization. Befort et al. (1994) assigned the OPRD1 gene to1p36.1-p34.3 by isotopic in situ hybridization and the homologous geneto mouse chromosome 4 by the same method.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of OPRD1.Filliol et al. (2000) generated Oprd1-deficient mice and compared thebehavioral responses of mice lacking Oprd1, Oprm, and Oprk1 in severalmodels of anxiety and depression. Their data showed no detectablephenotype in Oprk1 -/- mutants, suggesting that kappa-receptors do nothave a role in this aspect of opioid function. Opposing phenotypes inOprm -/- and Oprd1 -/- mutants contrasted with the classic notion ofsimilar activities of mu- and delta-receptors. Anxiogenic- anddepressive-like responses in Oprd1 -/- mice indicated thatdelta-receptor activity contributes to improvement of mood states.Filliol et al. (2000) concluded that the Oprd1-encoded receptor, whichhas been proposed to be a promising target for the clinical managementof pain, should also be considered in the treatment of drug addictionand other mood-related disorders.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for OPRD1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bzdega, T.; Chin, H.; Kim, H.; Jung, H. H.; Kozak, C. A.; Klee, W. A.:Regional expression and chromosomal localization of the delta opiatereceptor gene. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 90:9305-9309, 1993; and

Filliol, D.; Ghozland, S.; Chluba, J.; Martin, M.; Matthes, H. W. D.;Simonin, F.; Befort, K.; Gaveriaux-Ruff, C.; Dierich, A.; LeMeur, M.;Valverde, O.; Maldonado, R.; Kieffer, B. L..

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of OPRD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 165195, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. P5326 (Accession NP_(—)113638.1) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. P5326 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byP5326, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P5326 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of P5326 (AccessionNP_(—)113638.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith P5326.

P21(cdkn1a)-activated kinase 6 (PAK6, Accession NP_(—)064553.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAK6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PAK6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAK6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:718, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition ofP21(cdkn1a)-activated kinase 6 (PAK6, Accession NP_(—)064553.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PAK6.

Programmed cell death 1 (PDCD1, Accession NP_(—)005009.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDCD1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PDCD1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDCD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9612, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Programmed celldeath 1 (PDCD1, Accession NP_(—)005009.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PDCD1.

Phosphatidylethanolamine n-methyltransferase (PEMT, AccessionNP_(—)009100.2) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PEMT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PEMT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PEMT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylethanolamine n-methyltransferase (PEMT, AccessionNP_(—)009100.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PEMT.

Phosphatidylethanolamine n-methyltransferase (PEMT, AccessionNP_(—)680478.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PEMT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PEMT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PEMT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylethanolamine n-methyltransferase (PEMT, AccessionNP_(—)680478.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PEMT.

Phosphatidylethanolamine n-methyltransferase (PEMT, AccessionNP_(—)680477.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PEMT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PEMT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PEMT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylethanolamine n-methyltransferase (PEMT, AccessionNP_(—)680477.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PEMT.

6-phosphogluconolactonase (PGLS, Accession NP_(—)036220.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PGLS BINDING SITE1and PGLS BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by PGLS, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPGLS BINDING SITE1 and PGLS BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11405 andSEQ ID:16901 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of6-phosphogluconolactonase (PGLS, Accession NP_(—)036220.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PGLS.

Putative homeodomain transcription factor 2 (PHTF2, AccessionNP_(—)065165.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PHTF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PHTF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PHTF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13764, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Putativehomeodomain transcription factor 2 (PHTF2, Accession NP_(—)065165.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PHTF2.

Phosphatidylinositol (4,5) bisphosphate 5-phosphatase, a (PIB5PA,Accession NP_(—)055237.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIB5PA BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIB5PA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIB5PA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19904, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol (4,5) bisphosphate 5-phosphatase, a (PIB5PA,Accession NP_055237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PIB5PA.

Phosphatidylinositol 4-kinase, catalytic, beta polypeptide (PIK4CB,Accession NP_(—)002642.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIK4CB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK4CB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIK4CB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7503, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol 4-kinase, catalytic, beta polypeptide (PIK4CB,Accession NP_(—)002642.1), a gene which phosphorylates the 4-OH positionof phosphatidyl inositol. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PIK4CB.

The function of PIK4CB has been established by previous studies. Bydegenerate PCR, library screening, and 5-prime-RACE, Meyers and Cantley(1997) cloned human placenta and heart cDNAs encoding a novel PI4-kinase, which they called PI4K-beta. The predicted 801-amino acidPI4K-beta protein contains an N-terminal lipid kinase unique domain,which is shared by members of both the PI 3-kinase (e.g., 171834) and PI4-kinase families, and a C-terminal catalytic domain, which defines thisprotein as a member of a much larger protein/lipid kinase family.PI4K-beta shares significant amino acid sequence similarity with yeastPIK1. Western blot analysis of mammalian cell lysates using an antibodyagainst PI4K-beta detected a 110-kD protein. Northern blot analysisshowed that PI4K-beta is ubiquitously expressed as an approximately 4-kbtranscript, with highest expression in heart, pancreas, and skeletalmuscle. Biochemical analyses indicated that PI4K-beta is a type IIIenzyme that is sensitive to wortmannin. Meyers and Cantley (1997) statedthat PI4K-beta is likely the wortmannin-sensitive PI 4-kinase describedby Nakanishi et al. (1995) that is responsible for regulating thesynthesis of agonist-sensitive pools of polyphosphoinositides. Saito etal. (1997) isolated a PI 4-kinase cDNA from a human adult brain cDNAlibrary. The sequence of the cDNA was highly identical to that of thePI4K-beta cDNA (Meyers and Cantley, 1997), and Saito et al. (1997)suggested that they represented alternative products of the same gene.Suzuki et al. (1997) cloned 3 forms of cDNAs encoding human PIK4CB,which they named NPIK for ‘novel putative phosphatidylinositol kinase;’2 of the cDNAs had different 5-prime open reading frame sequences, andthe third contained a 45-bp insertion within the coding sequence. Theauthors suggested that these cDNAs resulted from alternativetranscription initiation sites and alternative splicing. By Northernblot analysis, they detected 4.8- and 3.6-kb transcripts whose relativelevels varied in different tissues. Using the green fluorescent proteinsystem, they demonstrated that PIK4CB is localized in the cytoplasm.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Saito, T.; Seki, N.; Ishii, H.; Ohira, M.; Hayashi, A.; Kozuma, S.;Hori, T.: Complementary DNA cloning and chromosomal mapping of a novelphosphatidylinositol kinase gene. DNA Res. 4:301-305, 1997; and

Suzuki, K.; Hirano, H.; Okutomi, K.; Suzuki, M.; Kuga, Y.; Fujiwara, T.;Kanemoto, N.; Isono, K.; Horie, M.: Identification and characterizationof a novel human phosphatidylinositol 4.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PIK4CB arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602758, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Perilipin (PLIN, Accession NP_(—)002657.1) is another GAM139target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLIN BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PLIN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLIN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Perilipin (PLIN,Accession NP_(—)002657.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PLIN.

PNPLA1 (Accession NP_(—)775947.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PNPLA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PNPLA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PNPLA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15703, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of PNPLA1 (AccessionNP_(—)775947.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PNPLA1.

PP1665 (Accession NP_(—)110419.3) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PP1665 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PP1665,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PP1665 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:463, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of PP1665 (AccessionNP_(—)110419.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP1665.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, AccessionNP_(—)055152.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPIL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPIL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPIL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4077, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, Accession NP_(—)055152.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPIL2.

Periplakin (PPL, Accession NP_(—)002696.2) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3926, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Periplakin (PPL,Accession NP_(—)002696.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPL.

Protein phosphatase 3 (formerly 2b), regulatory subunit b, 19 kda, betaisoform (calcineurin b, type ii) (PPP3R2, Accession NP_671709.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP3R2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PPP3R2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPPP3R2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14639, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 3 (formerly 2b), regulatory subunit b, 19 kda, beta isoform(calcineurin b, type ii) (PPP3R2, Accession NP_(—)671709.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPP3R2.

PRO1580 (Accession NP_(—)060972.2) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO1580 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO1580,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO1580 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1379, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of PRO1580 (AccessionNP_(—)060972.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO1580.

Prostein (Accession NP_(—)149093.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. Prostein BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Prostein,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Prostein BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16057, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Prostein(Accession NP_(—)149093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with Prostein.

Proline-rich gla (g-carboxyglutamic acid) polypeptide 1 (PRRG1,Accession NP_(—)000941.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRRG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRRG1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRRG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18891, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Proline-rich gla(g-carboxyglutamic acid) polypeptide 1 (PRRG1, Accession NP_000941.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PRRG1.

Prostate stem cell antigen (PSCA, Accession NP_(—)005663.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSCA BINDING SITE1and PSCA BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PSCA, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PSCA BINDING SITE1 and PSCA BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:3633 and SEQ ID:6007 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Prostate stem cellantigen (PSCA, Accession NP_(—)005663.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PSCA.

Proline-serine-threonine phosphatase interacting protein 1 (PSTPIP1,Accession NP_(—)003969.2) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSTPIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSTPIP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSTPIP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12408, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition ofProline-serine-threonine phosphatase interacting protein 1 (PSTPIP1,Accession NP_(—)003969.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PSTPIP1.

Rab11-FIP3 (Accession NP_(—)055515.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. Rab11-FIP3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRab11-FIP3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Rab11-FIP3 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6083, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Rab11-FIP3(Accession NP_(—)055515.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with Rab11-FIP3.

Rab6 interacting protein 1 (RAB6IP1, Accession XP_(—)290550.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB6IP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB6IP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RAB6IP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6028, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Rab6 interactingprotein 1 (RAB6IP1, Accession XP_(—)290550.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAB6IP1.

Rab7, member ras oncogene family-like 1 (RAB7L1, AccessionNP_(—)003920.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RAB7L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAB7L1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAB7L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6106, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Rab7, member rasoncogene family-like 1 (RAB7L1, Accession NP_(—)003920.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB7L1.

RHPN2 (Accession NP_(—)149094.2) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RHPN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RHPN2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RHPN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of RHPN2 (AccessionNP_(—)149094.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RHPN2.

RIS1 (Accession NP_(—)056259.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RIS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RIS1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RIS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13282, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of RIS1 (AccessionNP_(—)056259.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RIS1.

RNF144 (Accession NP_(—)055561.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF144 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNF144,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF144 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1841, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of RNF144 (AccessionNP_(—)055561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF144.

Ribosomal protein l13 (RPL13, Accession NP_(—)000968.2) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RPL13 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RPL13, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RPL13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4471, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Ribosomal proteinl13 (RPL13, Accession NP_(—)000968.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RPL13.

Ribosomal protein l13 (RPL13, Accession NP_(—)150254.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RPL13 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RPL13, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RPL13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4471, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Ribosomal proteinl13 (RPL13, Accession NP_(—)150254.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RPL13.

Ribosomal protein s18 (RPS18, Accession NP_(—)072045.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RPS18 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RPS18, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RPS18BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14400, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Ribosomal proteins18 (RPS18, Accession NP_(—)072045.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RPS18.

Run and fyve domain containing 2 (RUFY2, Accession NP_(—)060457.2) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RUFY2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RUFY2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RUFY2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15232, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Run and fyvedomain containing 2 (RUFY2, Accession NP_(—)060457.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RUFY2.

Runt-related transcription factor 1 (acute myeloid leukemia 1; aml1oncogene) (RUNX1, Accession NP_(—)001745.2) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RUNX1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRUNX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RUNX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Runt-relatedtranscription factor 1 (acute myeloid leukemia 1; aml1 oncogene) (RUNX1,Accession NP_(—)001745.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RUNX1.

Seryl-trna synthetase 2 (SARS2, Accession NP_(—)060297.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SARS2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SARS2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SARS2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10983, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Seryl-trnasynthetase 2 (SARS2, Accession NP_(—)060297.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SARS2.

Squamous cell carcinoma antigen recognised by t cells 3 (SART3,Accession NP_(—)055521.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SART3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SART3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SART3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14542, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Squamous cellcarcinoma antigen recognised by t cells 3 (SART3, AccessionNP_(—)055521.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SART3.

SCMH1 (Accession NP_(—)036368.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCMH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCMH1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCMH1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18639, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of SCMH1 (AccessionNP_(—)036368.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCMH1.

Sco cytochrome oxidase deficient homolog 2 (yeast) (SCO2, AccessionNP_(—)005129.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SCO2 BINDING SITE1 and SCO2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SCO2, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SCO2 BINDING SITE1 and SCO2 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:18670 and SEQ ID:3615 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Sco cytochromeoxidase deficient homolog 2 (yeast) (SCO2, Accession NP_(—)005129.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCO2.

SDNSF (Accession NP_(—)644808.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SDNSF BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SDNSF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SDNSF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13351, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of SDNSF (AccessionNP_(—)644808.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SDNSF.

Swi/snf related, matrix associated, actin dependent regulator ofchromatin, subfamily d, member 1 (SMARCD1, Accession NP_(—)620710.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMARCD1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SMARCD1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SMARCD1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10765, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Swi/snf related,matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily d,member 1 (SMARCD1, Accession NP_(—)620710.1), a gene which is involvedin chromatin assembly and remodeling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SMARCD1.

The function of SMARCD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM42.1. Swi/snf related, matrixassociated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily d, member1 (SMARCD1, Accession NP_(—)003067.2) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SMARCD1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SMARCD1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMARCD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10765, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Swi/snf related,matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily d,member 1 (SMARCD1, Accession NP_(—)003067.2), a gene which is involvedin chromatin assembly and remodeling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SMARCD1.

The function of SMARCD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM42.1. Synuclein, gamma(breast cancer-specific protein 1) (SNCG, Accession NP_(—)003078.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNCG BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SNCG, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNCGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5579, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Synuclein, gamma(breast cancer-specific protein 1) (SNCG, Accession NP_(—)003078.1), agene which plays a role in neurofilament network integrity and thereforemay be associated with Breast cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Breast cancer, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNCG.

The function of SNCG has been established by previous studies. Thesynuclein gene family comprises genes that are highly conserved betweenspecies. Lavedan et al. (1998) identified and characterized a novelmember of the human synuclein gene family, gamma-synuclein (SNCG). TheSNCG gene contains 5 exons and encodes a 127-amino acid protein that ishighly homologous to alpha-synuclein (SNCA; 163890) and beta-synuclein(SNCB; 602569). Northern blot analysis showed that the gene isprincipally expressed in the brain, particularly in the substantianigra. Through a survey of an EST database, Lavedan et al. (1998) foundthat the SNCG gene may also be overexpressed in ovarian tumors. Ji etal. (1997) used a high-throughput direct-differential cDNA sequencingapproach to identify genes differentially expressed in normal breast ascompared with breast cancer. Of many putative differentially expressedgenes, a breast cancer-specific gene, BCSG1, which was expressed in highabundance in a breast cancer cDNA library but scarcely at all in anormal breast cDNA library, was identified as a putative breast cancermarker. In situ hybridization analysis demonstrated stage-specific BCSG1expression as follows: BCSG1 was undetectable in normal or benign breastlesions, showing partial expression in ductal carcinoma in situ, but wasexpressed at an extremely high level in advanced infiltrating breastcancer. The predicted amino acid sequence of the BCSG1 gene product hada significant homology to the nonamyloid beta protein fragment ofAlzheimer disease amyloid protein (OMIM Ref. No. 163890). BCSG1overexpression may indicate breast cancer malignant progression frombenign or in situ carcinoma.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ji, H.; Liu, Y. E.; Jia, T.; Wang, M.; Liu, J.; Xiao, G.; Joseph, B. K.;Rosen, C.; Shi, Y. E.: Identification of a breast cancer-specific gene,BCSG1, by direct differential cDNA sequencing. Cancer Res. 57:759-764,1997. ; and

Lavedan, C.; Buchholtz, S.; Auburger, G.; Albin, R. L.; Athanassiadou,A.; Blancato, J.; Burguera, J. A.; Ferrell, R. E.; Kostic, V.; Leroy,E.; Leube, B.; Mota-Vieira, L.; and 9 others.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SNCG arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602998, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Syntaphilin (SNPH, Accession NP_(—)055538.1) is anotherGAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNPH BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SNPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNPHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2804, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Syntaphilin (SNPH,Accession NP_(—)055538.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SNPH.

SSH2 (Accession XP_(—)290798.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SSH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySSH2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SSH2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of SSH2 (AccessionXP_(—)290798.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SSH2.

Stromal interaction molecule 1 (STIM1, Accession NP_(—)003147.2) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STIM1 BINDINGSITE1 through STIM1 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by STIM1, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of STIM1 BINDING SITE1 through STIM1 BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:7760, SEQ ID:19353 and SEQ ID:13882 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Stromalinteraction molecule 1 (STIM1, Accession NP_(—)003147.2), a gene whichis very strongly similar to murine Stim1 and may be a transmembranestromal cell protein. and therefore may be associated with Thebeckwith-wiedemann syndrome and wilms tumor. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Thebeckwith-wiedemann syndrome and wilms tumor, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with STIM1.

The function of STIM1 has been established by previous studies. Usingsequences identified by database searching with a transcript from humanchromosome 11p15.5, Parker et al. (1996) screened placental and fetalliver cDNA libraries and cloned a novel cDNA, STIM1, which they calledGOK. The deduced 746-amino acid protein contains a predicted signalpeptide and transmembrane helix. Parker et al. (1996) also cloned apartial mouse Stim1 genomic clone and found that the human and mouseproteins share 90% sequence identity. Restriction mapping by pulsedfield electrophoresis placed the STIM1 gene 1.7 kb telomeric of the RRM1gene (OMIM Ref. No. 180410) on 11p15.5 (Parker et al., 1996). Sabbioniet al. (1999) determined that the STIM1 gene contains 12 exons that spanmore than 250 kb between the RRM1 and NUP98 (OMIM Ref. No. 601021)genes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Parker, N. J.; Begley, C. G.; Smith, P. J.; Fox, R. M.: Molecularcloning of a novel human gene (D11S4896E) at chromosomal region 11p15.5.Genomics 37:253-256, 1996; and

Sabbioni, S.; Veronese, A.; Trubia, M.; Taramelli, R.; Barbanti-Brodano,G.; Croce, C. M.; Negrini, M.: Exon structure and promoteridentification of STIM1 (alias GOK), a human gene ca.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of STIM1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605921, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Serine/threonine kinase 38 like (STK38L, AccessionNP_(—)055815.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. STK38L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STK38L, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of STK38L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4238, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Serine/threoninekinase 38 like (STK38L, Accession NP_(—)055815.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STK38L.

TARSH (Accession NP_(—)079077.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TARSH BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TARSH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TARSHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6078, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of TARSH (AccessionNP_(—)079077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TARSH.

T-box 1 (TBX1, Accession NP_(—)005983.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TBX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBX1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4869, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of T-box 1 (TBX1,Accession NP_(—)005983.1), a gene which may act as a transcriptionfactor and contains a T-box DNA binding domain. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TBX1.

The function of TBX1 has been established by previous studies. Chieffoet al. (1997) described the identification, cloning, andcharacterization of the human TBX1 gene, which maps to the center of theDiGeorge syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 188400) chromosomal region on 22q11.2.TBX1 is a member of a phylogenetically conserved family of genes thatshare a common DNA-binding domain, the T-box. T-box genes aretranscription factors involved in the regulation of developmentalprocesses (see OMIM Ref. No. TBX2; 600747). Human and mouse TBX1proteins share 98% amino acid identity overall and are identical exceptfor 2 residues within the T-box domain. Expression of human TBX1 inadult and fetal tissues, as determined by Northern blot analysis, wassimilar to that found in the mouse. Additionally, using 3-prime RACE,Chieffo et al. (1997) demonstrated a differentially spliced message inadult skeletal muscle. Mouse Tbx1 had previously been shown to beexpressed during early embryogenesis in the pharyngeal arches, pouches,and otic vesicle. Later in development, expression was seen in thevertebral column and tooth bud. Thus, the authors concluded that TBX1 isa candidate for some of the features seen in the 22q11 deletionsyndrome.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of TBX1.The DiGeorge syndrome (DGS)/velocardiofacial syndrome (VCFS; 192430) isa relatively common human disorder, usually associated with deletions of22q11. The genetic basis for the wide range of developmental anomaliesin the heart, thymus, endocrine glands, and facial structures has beenelusive. Jerome and Papaioannou (2001) investigated the potential roleof TBX1 in DGS/VCFS by producing a null mutation in mice. They foundthat mice heterozygous for the mutation had a high incidence of cardiacoutflow tract anomalies, thus modeling one of the major abnormalities ofthe human syndrome. Moreover, Tbx1 -/- mice displayed a wide range ofdevelopmental anomalies encompassing almost all of the common DGS/VCFSfeatures, including hypoplasia of thymus and parathyroid glands, cardiacoutflow tract abnormalities, abnormal facial structures, abnormalvertebrae, and cleft palate. On the basis of this phenotype in mice,they proposed that TBX1 in humans is a key gene in the etiology ofDGS/VCFS.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for TBX1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chieffo, C.; Garvey, N.; Gong, W.; Roe, B.; Zhang, G.; Silver, L.;Emanuel, B. S.; Budarf, M. L.: Isolation and characterization of a genefrom the DiGeorge chromosomal region homologous to the mouse Tbx1 gene.Genomics 43:267-277, 1997; and

Jerome, L. A.; Papaioannou, V. E.: DiGeorge syndrome phenotype in micemutant for the T-box gene, Tbx1. Nature Genet. 27:286-291, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TBX1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602054, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Telomeric repeat binding factor 2, interacting protein(TERF2IP, Accession NP_(—)061848.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TERF2IP BINDING SITE1 and TERF2IP BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by TERF2IP, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TERF2IPBINDING SITE1 and TERF2IP BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16058 and SEQID:15403 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor 2, interacting protein (TERF2IP, AccessionNP_(—)061848.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TERF2IP.

Transferrin (TF, Accession NP_(—)001054.1) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TF BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11063, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Transferrin (TF,Accession NP_(—)001054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TF.

Tgfb-induced factor 2 (tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, AccessionNP_(—)068581.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TGIF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TGIF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TGIF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10404, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-inducedfactor 2 (tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NP_(—)068581.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF2.

Trans-golgi network protein 2 (TGOLN2, Accession NP_(—)006455.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TGOLN2BINDING SITE1 and TGOLN2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by TGOLN2, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TGOLN2 BINDING SITE1 and TGOLN2 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:18006 and SEQ ID:11996 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Trans-golginetwork protein 2 (TGOLN2, Accession NP_(—)006455.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TGOLN2.

Translocase of inner mitochondrial membrane 13 homolog (yeast) (TIMM13,Accession NP_(—)036590.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TIMM13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TIMM13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIMM13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1880, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Translocase ofinner mitochondrial membrane 13 homolog (yeast) (TIMM13, AccessionNP_(—)036590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TIMM13.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 13b (TNFRSF13B,Accession NP_(—)036584.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF13B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF13B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF13B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9446, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 13b (TNFRSF13B, AccessionNP_(—)036584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF13B.

Tnf receptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)665702.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRAF5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRAF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5242, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)665702.1), a genewhich Member of a family of proteins that interact with TNF receptors;binds the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTBR). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRAF5.

The function of TRAF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Three prime repairexonuclease 1 (TREX1, Accession NP_(—)338598.1) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TREX1 BINDING SITE1 and TREX1BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TREX1, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TREX1 BINDING SITE1 and TREX1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:10243 and SEQ ID:9722 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Three prime repairexonuclease 1 (TREX1, Accession NP_(—)338598.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TREX1.

Three prime repair exonuclease 1 (TREX1, Accession NP_(—)338597.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TREX1 BINDINGSITE1 and TREX1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TREX1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TREX1 BINDING SITE1 andTREX1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10243 and SEQ ID:9722respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Three prime repairexonuclease 1 (TREX1, Accession NP_(—)338597.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TREX1.

Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome i (TRPS1, Accession NP_(—)054831.1) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRPS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TRPS1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12768, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition ofTrichorhinophalangeal syndrome i (TRPS1, Accession NP_(—)054831.1), agene which may function as a transcriptional activator protein andtherefore is associated with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type i, typeiii. Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type i, type iii, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPS1.

The function of TRPS1 has been established by previous studies.Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type I (OMIM Ref. No. 190350) is amalformation syndrome characterized by distinctive craniofacial andskeletal abnormalities and is inherited as an autosomal dominant. TRPS Ipatients have sparse scalp hair, bulbous tip of the nose, long flatphiltrum, thin upper vermilion border, and protruding ears. Skeletalabnormalities include cone-shaped epiphyses at the phalanges, hipmalformations, and short stature. Ludecke et al. (1995) and Hou et al.(1995) assigned the TRPS1 gene to 8q24. It maps centromeric to the genethat is mutant in multiple exostoses type I (EXT1; 133700); EXT1 isdeleted in all patients with TRPS type II, or Langer-Giedion syndrome(OMIM Ref. No. 150230), which combines features of TRPS I and multipleexostoses. Momeni et al. (2000) positionally cloned a gene that spannedthe chromosomal breakpoint in 2 patients with TRPS I and was deleted in5 patients with TRPS I associated with an interstitial deletion.Northern blot analyses revealed transcripts of 7 and 10.5 kb. The gene,designated TRPS1, has 7 exons and encodes a polypeptide of 1,281 aminoacids. The predicted protein sequence has 2 potential nuclearlocalization signals and an unusual combination of different zinc fingermotifs, including IKAROS-like (see OMIM Ref. No. 603023) andGATA-binding (see OMIM Ref. No. 600576) sequences. Momeni et al. (2000)identified 6 different nonsense mutations in 10 unrelated patients. Thefindings suggested that haploinsufficiency for this putativetranscription factor causes TRPS I. To investigate whethertrichorhinophalangeal syndrome type III (OMIM Ref. No. 190351) is causedby TRPS1 mutations and to establish a genotype-phenotype correlation inTRPS, Ludecke et al. (2001) performed extensive mutation analysis andevaluated height and degree of brachydactyly in patients with TRPS I orTRPS III. They found 35 different mutations in 44 of 51 unrelatedpatients. The detection rate (86%) indicated that TRPS1 is the majorlocus for TRPS I and TRPS III. They found no mutation in the parents ofsporadic patients or in apparently healthy relatives of familialpatients, indicating complete penetrance of TRPS1 mutations. Evaluationof skeletal abnormalities of patients with TRPS1 mutations revealed awide clinical spectrum. The phenotype was variable in unrelated, age-and sex-matched patients with identical mutations, as well as infamilies. Four of the 5 missense mutations altered the GATA DNA-bindingzinc finger, and 6 of the 7 unrelated patients with these mutationscould be classified as having TRPS III, because they had severebradycardia, due to short metacarpals, and severe short stature. Thedata indicated that TRPS III is at the severe end of the TRPS spectrumand that it is most often caused by a specific class of mutations inexon 6 the TRPS1 gene. In the study of Ludecke et al. (2001), 5mutations were recurrent, and 4 of these were identified in patients ofdifferent ethnicities:1 in patients of Norwegian, Turkish, and Belgianextraction, and another in patients of Belgian, Turkish, and Japaneseextraction, for example.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Momeni, P.; Glockner, G.; Schmidt, O.; von Holtum, D.; Albrecht, B.;Gillessen-Kaesbach, G.; Hennekam, R.; Meinecke, P.; Zabel, B.;Rosenthal, A.; Horsthemke, B.; Ludecke, H.-J.: Mutations in a new gene,encoding a zinc-finger protein, cause tricho-rhino-phalangeal syndrometype I. Nature Genet. 24:71-74, 2000; and

Ludecke, H.-J.; Schaper, J.; Meinecke, P.; Momeni, P.; Gross, S.; vonHoltum, D.; Hirche, H.; Abramowicz, M. J.; Albrecht, B.; Apacik, C.;Christen, H.-J.; Claussen, U.; and 28 others: G.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRPS1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604386, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tetratricopeptide repeat domain 7 (TTC7, AccessionXP_(—)031626.4) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TTC7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TTC7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TTC7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8625, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Tetratricopeptiderepeat domain 7 (TTC7, Accession XP_(—)031626.4). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TTC7.

Testis-specific transcript, y-linked 13 (TTTY13, AccessionNP_(—)114137.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TTTY13 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TTTY13, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TTTY13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18081, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Testis-specifictranscript, y-linked 13 (TTTY13, Accession NP_(—)114137.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TTTY13.

U5-200KD (Accession NP_(—)054733.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U5-200KD BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by U5-200KD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of U5-200KD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10933, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of U5-200KD(Accession NP_(—)054733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U5-200KD.

UCK1 (Accession NP_(—)113620.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UCK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UCK1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of UCK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7394, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of UCK1 (AccessionNP_(—)113620.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UCK1.

Ubiquitin specific protease 20 (USP20, Accession NP_(—)006667.2) isanother GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USP20 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by USP20, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of USP20BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3865, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin specificprotease 20 (USP20, Accession NP_(—)006667.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with USP20.

Wd repeat domain 5b (WDR5B, Accession NP_(—)061942.2) is another GAM139target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WDR5B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby WDR5B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WDR5B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6229, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Wd repeat domain5b (WDR5B, Accession NP_(—)061942.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with WDR5B.

Wingless-type mmtv integration site family, member 3a (WNT3A, AccessionNP_(—)149122.1) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WNT3A BINDING SITE1 and WNT3A BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by WNT3A,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WNT3A BINDING SITE1 andWNT3A BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11109 and SEQ ID:18055respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Wingless-type mmtvintegration site family, member 3a (WNT3A, Accession NP_(—)149122.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WNT3A.

Wingless-type mmtv integration site family, member 5b (WNT5B, AccessionNP_(—)110402.2) is another GAM139 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WNT5B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WNT5B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WNT5B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9907, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Wingless-type mmtvintegration site family, member 5b (WNT5B, Accession NP_(—)110402.2), agene which is the ligand for members of the frizzled family of seventransmembrane receptors and may be a signaling molecule. Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with WNT5B.

The function of WNT5B has been established by previous studies. The WNTgene family consists of structurally related genes encoding secretedsignaling molecules that have been implicated in oncogenesis and inseveral developmental processes, including regulation of cell fate andpatterning during embryogenesis. For general information about WNTgenes, see WNT1 (OMIM Ref. No. 164820). Using degenerate PCR and cDNAlibrary screening to search for new members of the mouse Wnt family,Gavin et al. (1990) identified Wnt5b. Northern blot analysis detectedexpression of Wnt5b in all tissues tested, with the exception of adultspleen. In situ hybridization, detected expression of Wnt5b at lowlevels throughout the embryo and fetus from 6.5 to 14.5 days postcoitum.By searching human genome draft sequence for mouse Wnt5a homologs,Saitoh and Katoh (2001) identified WNT5B. Using database searches andPCR techniques, they assembled a WNT5B cDNA sequence. WNT5B encodes adeduced 359-amino acid protein with an N- terminal signal peptide, 4N-linked glycosylation sites, and conserved residues of the WNT family.The WNT5B protein shares 80% sequence identity with WNT5A (OMIM Ref. No.164975). Using Northern blot analysis, Saitoh and Katoh (2001) detectedexpression of 2.8- and 2.4-kb WNT5B transcripts at moderate levels inadult prostate and fetal brain and at low levels in fetal lung, kidney,adult liver, ovary, and small intestine. Using cDNA-PCR, the authorsalso detected WNT5B in gastric cancer and teratocarcinoma cell lines.Saitoh and Katoh (2001) determined that the WNT5B gene contains 4 exonsand spans about 16 kb of genomic DNA. Exon-intron boundaries areconserved between WNT5B and WNT5A, suggesting that the 2 genes may havebeen generated by duplication of an ancestral gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gavin, B. J.; McMahon, J. A.; McMahon, A. P.: Expression of multiplenovel Wnt-1/int-1-related genes during fetal and adult mousedevelopment. Genes Dev. 4:2319-2332, 1990; and

Saitoh, T.; Katoh, M.: Molecular cloning and characterization of humanWNT5B on chromosome 12p13.3 region. Int. J. Oncol. 19:347-351, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of WNT5B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606361, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Wingless-type mmtv integration site family, member 5b (WNT5B,Accession NP_(—)116031.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WNT5B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by WNT5B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WNT5BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9907, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Wingless-type mmtvintegration site family, member 5b (WNT5B, Accession NP_(—)116031.1), agene which is the ligand for members of the frizzled family of seventransmembrane receptors and may be a signaling molecule. Accordingly,utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with WNT5B.

The function of WNT5B has been established by previous studies. The WNTgene family consists of structurally related genes encoding secretedsignaling molecules that have been implicated in oncogenesis and inseveral developmental processes, including regulation of cell fate andpatterning during embryogenesis. For general information about WNTgenes, see WNT1 (OMIM Ref. No. 164820). Using degenerate PCR and cDNAlibrary screening to search for new members of the mouse Wnt family,Gavin et al. (1990) identified Wnt5b. Northern blot analysis detectedexpression of Wnt5b in all tissues tested, with the exception of adultspleen. In situ hybridization, detected expression of Wnt5b at lowlevels throughout the embryo and fetus from 6.5 to 14.5 days postcoitum.By searching human genome draft sequence for mouse Wnt5a homologs,Saitoh and Katoh (2001) identified WNT5B. Using database searches andPCR techniques, they assembled a WNT5B cDNA sequence. WNT5B encodes adeduced 359-amino acid protein with an N- terminal signal peptide, 4N-linked glycosylation sites, and conserved residues of the WNT family.The WNT5B protein shares 80% sequence identity with WNT5A (OMIM Ref. No.164975). Using Northern blot analysis, Saitoh and Katoh (2001) detectedexpression of 2.8- and 2.4-kb WNT5B transcripts at moderate levels inadult prostate and fetal brain and at low levels in fetal lung, kidney,adult liver, ovary, and small intestine. Using cDNA-PCR, the authorsalso detected WNT5B in gastric cancer and teratocarcinoma cell lines.Saitoh and Katoh (2001) determined that the WNT5B gene contains 4 exonsand spans about 16 kb of genomic DNA. Exon-intron boundaries areconserved between WNT5B and WNT5A, suggesting that the 2 genes may havebeen generated by duplication of an ancestral gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gavin, B. J.; McMahon, J. A.; McMahon, A. P.: Expression of multiplenovel Wnt-1/int-1-related genes during fetal and adult mousedevelopment. Genes Dev. 4:2319-2332, 1990; and

Saitoh, T.; Katoh, M.: Molecular cloning and characterization of humanWNT5B on chromosome 12p13.3 region. Int. J. Oncol. 19:347-351, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of WNT5B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606361, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. XPO6 (Accession XP_(—)055195.3) is another GAM139 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. XPO6 BINDING SITE1 and XPO6 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by XPO6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XPO6BINDING SITE1 and XPO6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14323 and SEQID:1450 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of XPO6 (AccessionXP_(—)055195.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith XPO6.

Tyrosine 3-monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-monooxygenase activation protein,theta polypeptide (YWHAQ, Accession NP_(—)006817.1) is another GAM139target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. YWHAQ BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby YWHAQ, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of YWHAQ BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Tyrosine3-monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-monooxygenase activation protein, thetapolypeptide (YWHAQ, Accession NP_(—)006817.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM139 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with YWHAQ.

ZNF408 (Accession NP_(—)079017.1) is another GAM139 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF408 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF408,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF408 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3799, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of ZNF408 (AccessionNP_(—)079017.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF408.

Zyxin (Zy, Accession NP_(—)003452.1) is another GAM139 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ZYX BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Zy, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZYX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1825, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM139 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:327.

Another function of GAM139 is therefore inhibition of Zyxin (Zy,Accession NP_(—)003452.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM139 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ZYX.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 140 (GAM140), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM140 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM140 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM140 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM140 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM140 gene encodes a GAM140 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM140 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM140 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:51, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM140 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM140 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM140 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM140 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM140 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:51, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM140folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM140 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM140 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM140 RNA is designated SEQID:295, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM140 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM140 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM140 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM140 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM140target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM140 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM140 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM140 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM140 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM140 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM140 target RNA into GAM140 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM140 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM140 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM140 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM140 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM140 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM140 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM140 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM140 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM140 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM140 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Brf1 homolog, subunit of rna polymerase iii transcription initiationfactor iiib (s. cerevisiae) (BRF1, Accession NM_(—)001519.2) is a GAM140target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRF1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by BRF1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof BRF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17247, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM140 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:295.

A function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of Brf1 homolog, subunit ofrna polymerase iii transcription initiation factor iiib (s. cerevisiae)(BRF1, Accession NM_(—)001519.2), a gene which is a general activator ofRNA polymerase III. Accordingly, utilities of GAM140 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BRF1.

The function of BRF1 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening a Burkitt lymphoma and other human cDNA cell libraries usingdegenerate PCR primers corresponding to peptide sequences of the 90-kDsubunit of GTF3B, Wang and Roeder (1995) obtained a cDNA encodingTAF3B2, which they called TFIIIB90. Sequence analysis revealed that the675-amino acid TAF3B2 protein contains a high mobility group protein-2(HMG2; 163906)-related region in the highly charged C-terminal half ofthe protein and a sequence related to GTF2B (OMIM Ref. No. 189963) inthe N terminus. Western blot analysis showed that TAF3B2 is expressed asa 92-kD protein, the C terminus of which binds TBP. Recombinant TAF3B2together with TBP, but neither alone, could replace purified naturalGTF3B. Deletion of either the N-terminal GTF2B-related or the C-terminalHMG2-related half of the protein abolished activity. Mital et al. (1996)cloned a cDNA identical to the TAF3B2 cDNA obtained by Wang and Roeder(1995) except for scattered nucleotide differences and the presence of 6additional nucleotides. These last differences change the open readingframe, predicting a different sequence over 67 amino acids of the TAF3B2protein, which Mital et al. (1996) called BRF due to its homology withthe S. cerevisiae BRF protein. Mital et al. (1996) confirmed theassociation of TAF3B2 with TBP reported by Wang and Roeder (1995).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wang, Z.; Roeder, R. G.: Structure and function of a human transcriptionfactor TFIIIB subunit that is evolutionarily conserved and contains bothTFIIB- and high- mobility-group protein 2-related domains. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 92:7026-7030, 1995; and

Mital, R.; Kobayashi, R.; Hernandez, N.: RNA polymerase IIItranscription from the human U6 and adenovirus type 2 VAI promoters hasdifferent requirements for human BRF, a subunit of hu.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BRF1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604902, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. DKFZP434K028 (Accession XM_(—)167745.1) is another GAM140target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434K028 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DKFZP434K028, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434K028 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7407, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM140 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434K028(Accession XM_(—)167745.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM140 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434K028.

DKFZP564K1964 (Accession NM_(—)015544.1) is another GAM140 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564K1964 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564K1964, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564K1964 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10329, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM140 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564K1964(Accession NM_(—)015544.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM140 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564K1964.

Deoxyribonuclease i-like 1 (DNASE1L1, Accession NM_006730.1) is anotherGAM140 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DNASE1L1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DNASE1L1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNASE1L1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13997, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM140 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of Deoxyribonucleasei-like 1 (DNASE1L1, Accession NM_(—)006730.1), a gene which seems to beinvolved in cell death. Accordingly, utilities of GAM140 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DNASE1L1.

The function of DNASE1L1 has been established by previous studies.Parrish et al. (1995) isolated a novel cDNA from the region of Xq28between QM (OMIM Ref. No. 312173) and DXS1010E. Sequence similarity toDNase I (OMIM Ref. No. 125505) was high at the DNA and peptide sequencelevels. The transcript was present at highest levels in skeletal andcardiac muscle, with lower expression in other tissues. Mutationanalysis was performed using DNA samples from 2 unrelated patients withBarth syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 302060) and from 11 unrelated patientswith Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (OMIM Ref. No. 310300), 2 geneticdisorders involving muscle and with joint linkage to Xq28. Nodisease-associated mutations were detected in the coding region of thegene; however, Parrish et al. (1995) found a novel 190-bpinsertion/deletion polymorphism in the 3-prime untranslated region.Translation of the long open reading frame found in the cDNA yielded aputative 302-amino acid protein with 37.6% identity to human DNase I.The protein was predicted to contain a signal sequence at the aminoterminus, a transmembrane domain near the carboxyl terminus, and ahelix-loop-helix domain. Pergolizzi et al. (1996) screened cDNAlibraries with a cosmid that had been mapped to Xq28 in the regionbetween RCP/GCP (303900; 303800) and G6PD (OMIM Ref. No. 305900). Theyobtained a 2.1-kb cDNA and showed that it encodes a putative 302-aminoacid protein with 44% sequence identity to pig DNase I and 39% identityto human DNase I. Northern blots showed a single 2.0-kb transcript inadult heart and skeletal muscle and an additional transcript of 2.5 kbin some fetal tissues. (The sequence of Pergolizzi et al. (1996) wasidentical to that reported by Parrish et al. (1995)).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Parrish, J. E.; Ciccodicola, A.; Wehnert, M.; Cox, G. F.; Chen, E.;Nelson, D. L. : A muscle-specific DNase I-like gene in human Xq28. Hum.Molec. Genet. 4:1557-1564, 1995; and

Pergolizzi, R.; Appierto, V.; Bosetti, A.; DeBellis, G. L.; Rovida, E.;Biunno, I. : Cloning of a gene encoding a DNase I-like endonuclease inthe human Xq28 region. Gene 168:267-270.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DNASE1L1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300081, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ11078 (Accession NM_(—)018316.1) is another GAM140 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11078 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFLJ11078, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11078 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM140 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11078(Accession NM_(—)018316.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM140 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11078.

FLJ14166 (Accession NM_(—)024565.2) is another GAM140 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14166 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14166,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14166 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17286, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM140 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14166(Accession NM_(—)024565.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM140 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14166.

Hemoglobin, alpha 2 (HBA2, Accession NM_(—)000517.3) is another GAM140target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HBA2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby HBA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HBA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14247, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM140 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of Hemoglobin, alpha2 (HBA2, Accession NM_(—)000517.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM140include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HBA2.

KIAA0721 (Accession NM_(—)021648.3) is another GAM140 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0721 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0721,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0721 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17774, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM140 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0721(Accession NM_(—)021648.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM140 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0721.

KIAA0937 (Accession XM_(—)166213.1) is another GAM140 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0937 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0937,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0937 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13222, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM140 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0937(Accession XM_(—)166213.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM140 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0937.

KIAA1655 (Accession) is another GAM140 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1655 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1655, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1655 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15383,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM140 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1655(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM140 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1655.

KIAA1695 (Accession NM_(—)025135.1) is another GAM140 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1695 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1695,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1695 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3626, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM140 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1695(Accession NM_(—)025135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM140 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1695.

LOC199692 (Accession NM_(—)145295.1) is another GAM140 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199692 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199692, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199692 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5475, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM140 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of LOC199692(Accession NM_(—)145295.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM140 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199692.

LOC200138 (Accession) is another GAM140 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC200138 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC200138, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC200138 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM140 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of LOC200138(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM140 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC200138.

LOC256369 (Accession) is another GAM140 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC256369 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC256369, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC256369 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16565, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM140 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of LOC256369(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM140 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC256369.

MGC15827 (Accession NM_(—)032882.1) is another GAM140 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15827 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15827,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15827 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12150, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM140 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of MGC15827(Accession NM_(—)032882.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM140 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15827.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, AccessionNM_(—)007050.3) is another GAM140 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3450, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM140 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, Accession NM_(—)007050.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM140 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRT.

Retinoic acid receptor, alpha (RARA, Accession NM_(—)000964.1) isanother GAM140 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RARA BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RARA, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RARABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3866, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM140 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidreceptor, alpha (RARA, Accession NM_(—)000964.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM140 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RARA.

Retinoblastoma binding protein 7 (RBBP7, Accession NM_(—)002893.2) isanother GAM140 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBBP7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RBBP7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RBBP7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6024, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM140 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 7 (RBBP7, Accession NM_(—)002893.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM140 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP7.

Serine/threonine kinase 38 (STK38, Accession NM_(—)007271.1) is anotherGAM140 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STK38 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by STK38, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STK38BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2689, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM140 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of Serine/threoninekinase 38 (STK38, Accession NM_(—)007271.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM140 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with STK38.

Zinc finger protein 287 (ZNF287, Accession NM_(—)020653.1) is anotherGAM140 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF287 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF287, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF287BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3540, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM140 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:295.

Another function of GAM140 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 287 (ZNF287, Accession NM_(—)020653.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM140 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF287.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 141 (GAM141), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM141 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM141 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM141 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM141 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM141 gene encodes a GAM141 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM141 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM141 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:94, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM141 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM141 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM141 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM141 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM141 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:94, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM141folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM141 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM141 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM141 RNA is designated SEQID:357, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM141 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM141 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM141 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM141 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM141target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM141 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM141 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM141 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM141 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM141 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM141 target RNA into GAM141 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM141 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM141 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM141 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM141 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM141 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM141 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM141 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM141 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM141 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM141 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

FLJ21156 (Accession NM_(—)024602.1) is a GAM141 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21156 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21156,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21156 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12599, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM141 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:357.

A function of GAM141 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21156 (AccessionNM_(—)024602.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM141 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21156.

LOC116437 (Accession XM_(—)058185.2) is another GAM141 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116437 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC116437, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116437 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16557, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM141 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:357.

Another function of GAM141 is therefore inhibition of LOC116437(Accession XM_(—)058185.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM141 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116437.

Zinc finger protein 236 (ZNF236, Accession NM_(—)007345.1) is anotherGAM141 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF236 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF236, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF236BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9704, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM141 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:357.

Another function of GAM141 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 236 (ZNF236, Accession NM_(—)007345.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM141 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF236.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 142 (GAM142), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM142 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM142 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM142 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM142 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM142 gene encodes a GAM142 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM142 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM142 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:92, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:92 is located at position 70918040 relative tochromosome 1.

GAM142 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM142 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM142 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM142 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM142 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:92, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM142folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM142 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM142 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA is designated SEQID:219, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM142 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM142 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM142 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM142 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM142target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM142 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM142 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM142 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM142 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM142 target RNA into GAM142 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM142 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM142 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM142 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM142 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM142 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM142 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM142 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM142 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM142 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM142 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

ARGBP2 (Accession NP_(—)003594.1) is a GAM142 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARGBP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ARGBP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARGBP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16171, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM142 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

A function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of ARGBP2 (AccessionNP_(—)003594.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARGBP2.

Atpase, h+transporting, lysosomal 31 kda, v1 subunit e isoform 1(ATP6V1E1, Accession NP_(—)001687.1) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP6V1E1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP6V1E1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V1E1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15473, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, h+transporting, lysosomal 31 kda, v1 subunit e isoform 1 (ATP6V1E1,Accession NP_(—)001687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATP6V1E1.

Chromosome 14 open reading frame 37 (C14orf37, Accession XP_(—)085124.2)is another GAM142 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf37BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C14orf37, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C14orf37 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4925, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM142 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 14 openreading frame 37 (C14orf37, Accession XP_(—)085124.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM142 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C14orf37.

DKFZp434H2111 (Accession XP_(—)058513.6) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434H2111 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434H2111, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434H2111 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3751, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM142 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434H2111(Accession XP_(—)058513.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434H2111.

DKFZp586C0721 (Accession XP_(—)098416.1) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp586C0721 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp586C0721, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp586C0721 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:881, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM142 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp586C0721(Accession XP_(—)098416.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp586C0721.

Dual specificity phosphatase 16 (DUSP16, Accession XP_(—)039106.1) isanother GAM142 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DUSP16BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DUSP16, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDUSP16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14144, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM142 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of Dual specificityphosphatase 16 (DUSP16, Accession XP_(—)039106.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM142 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DUSP16.

FLJ22557 (Accession NP_(—)078989.1) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22557 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22557,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22557 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15012, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22557(Accession NP_(—)078989.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22557.

FLJ38426 (Accession NP_(—)775882.1) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38426 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38426,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38426 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4649, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38426(Accession NP_(—)775882.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38426.

FLJ39426 (Accession NP_(—)775880.1) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39426 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39426,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39426 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2533, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39426(Accession NP_(—)775880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39426.

HRIHFB2122 (Accession NP_(—)619538.1) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HRIHFB2122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HRIHFB2122, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHRIHFB2122 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2665, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM142 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of HRIHFB2122(Accession NP_(—)619538.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HRIHFB2122.

Interleukin 13 receptor, alpha 1 (IL13RA1, Accession NP_(—)001551.1) isanother GAM142 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL13RA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by IL13RA1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL13RA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10120, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM142 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 13receptor, alpha 1 (IL13RA1, Accession NP_(—)001551.1), a gene whichbinds il-13 with a low affinity. together with il-4r-alpha can form afunctional receptor for il-13 and therefore may be associated withAsthma and athopy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Asthma and athopy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL13RA1.

The function of IL13RA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. KIAA1954 (AccessionXP_(—)085375.4) is another GAM142 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA1954 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1954, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1954 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15822,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1954(Accession XP_(—)085375.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1954.

LOC116068 (Accession XP_(—)057302.2) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116068 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC116068, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116068 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11647, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of LOC116068(Accession XP_(—)057302.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116068.

LOC124411 (Accession XP_(—)058804.4) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC124411 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC124411, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC124411 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12342, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of LOC124411(Accession XP_(—)058804.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC124411.

LOC145053 (Accession XP_(—)096714.1) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145053 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145053, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145053 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of LOC145053(Accession XP_(—)096714.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145053.

LOC149837 (Accession XP_(—)097747.1) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149837 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149837, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149837 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8167, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of LOC149837(Accession XP_(—)097747.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149837.

LOC152519 (Accession XP_(—)087483.3) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152519 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152519, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152519 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:719, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of LOC152519(Accession XP_(—)087483.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152519.

LOC158709 (Accession XP_(—)088648.1) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of LOC158709(Accession XP_(—)088648.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158709.

LOC283714 (Accession XP_(—)208803.1) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283714 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283714, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283714 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of LOC283714(Accession XP_(—)208803.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283714.

LOC284175 (Accession XP_(—)211364.1) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284175 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284175, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284175 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1851, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of LOC284175(Accession XP_(—)211364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284175.

LOC286434 (Accession XP_(—)301085.1) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286434 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286434, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286434 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of LOC286434(Accession XP_(—)301085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286434.

LOC339186 (Accession XP_(—)294845.1) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339186 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339186, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339186 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4620, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of LOC339186(Accession XP_(—)294845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339186.

LOC339240 (Accession XP_(—)294880.1) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339240 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339240, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339240 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19571, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of LOC339240(Accession XP_(—)294880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339240.

LOC339258 (Accession XP_(—)294886.1) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339258 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339258, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339258 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19571, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of LOC339258(Accession XP_(—)294886.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339258.

LOC349429 (Accession XP_(—)301083.1) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349429 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349429, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349429 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of LOC349429(Accession XP_(—)301083.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349429.

LOC93380 (Accession NP_(—)775741.1) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93380 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93380,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93380 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14314, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of LOC93380(Accession NP_(—)775741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93380.

N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor attachment protein, beta (NAPB,Accession XP_(—)046652.2) is another GAM142 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NAPB BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NAPB, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NAPB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19771, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition ofN-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor attachment protein, beta (NAPB,Accession XP_(—)046652.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NAPB.

Nudix (nucleoside diphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 4 (NUDT4,Accession NP_(—)061967.2) is another GAM142 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NUDT4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUDT4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUDT4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4920, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of Nudix (nucleosidediphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 4 (NUDT4, AccessionNP_(—)061967.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUDT4.

Platelet-derived growth factor receptor, alpha polypeptide (PDGFRA,Accession NP_(—)006197.1) is another GAM142 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDGFRA BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDGFRA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDGFRA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1956, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of Platelet-derivedgrowth factor receptor, alpha polypeptide (PDGFRA, AccessionNP_(—)006197.1), a gene which this receptor binds platelet-derivedgrowth factor and has a tyrosine-protein kinase activity. and thereforemay be associated with Basal cell carcinomas. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM142 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Basal cellcarcinomas, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDGFRA.

The function of PDGFRA has been established by previous studies.Considerable insight into the role of the sonic hedgehog (OMIM Ref. No.600725) pathway in vertebrate development and human cancers came fromthe discovery that mutations in ‘patched’ (PTCH; 601309) are associatedwith basal cell nevus syndrome (BCNS; 109400), an autosomal dominantdisorder combining developmental anomalies and tumors, particularlybasal cell carcinomas (BCCs). Sporadic BCCs, the most common humancancer, consistently have abnormalities in the hedgehog pathway, andoften mutations in PTCH. In addition, somatic mutations in ‘smoothened’(SMOH; 601500), another protein in the hedgehog pathway, occur insporadic BCCs. The downstream molecule GLI1 (OMIM Ref. No. 165220) isknown to mediate the biologic effect of the hedgehog pathway and isitself upregulated in all BCCs. Gli1 can drive the production of BCCs inthe mouse when overexpressed in the epidermis. Xie et al. (2001) showedthat GLI1 can activate PDGFR-alpha and that functional upregulation ofPDGFR-alpha by GLI1 is accompanied by activation of the Ras-ERK pathway,which is associated with cell proliferation. The relevance of thismechanism in vivo is supported by a high level of expression ofPDGFR-alpha in BCCs in mice and humans. From these and otherobservations, Xie et al. (2001) concluded that increased expression ofthe PDGFR-alpha gene may be an important mechanism by which mutations inthe hedgehog pathway cause BCCs.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PDGFRA.Klinghoffer et al. (2001) created 2 complementary lines of knockin micein which the intracellular signaling domains of one PDGFR had beenremoved and replaced by those of the other PDGFR. While both linesdemonstrated substantial rescue of normal development, substitution ofthe Pdgfrb signaling domains with those of Pdgfra resulted in varyingdegrees of vascular disease.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PDGFRA isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Xie, J.; Aszterbaum, M.; Zhang, X.; Bonifas, J. M.; Zachary, C.;Epstein, E.; McCormick, F.: A role of PDGFR-alpha in basal cellcarcinoma proliferation. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 98:9255-9259, 2001; and

Klinghoffer, R. A.; Mueting-Nelsen, P. F.; Faerman, A.; Shani, M.;Soriano, P.: The two PDGF receptors maintain conserved signaling in vivodespite divergent embryological functions.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PDGFRA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 173490, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Phd finger protein 3 (PHF3, Accession NP_(—)055968.1) isanother GAM142 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PHF3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PHF3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PHF3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2904, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM142 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of Phd finger protein3 (PHF3, Accession NP_(—)055968.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PHF3.

Recq protein-like 5 (RECQL5, Accession NP_(—)004250.1) is another GAM142target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RECQL5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RECQL5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RECQL5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8712, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of Recq protein-like5 (RECQL5, Accession NP_(—)004250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RECQL5.

Solute carrier family 12, (potassium-chloride transporter) member 5(SLC12A5, Accession NP_(—)065759.1) is another GAM142 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC12A5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC12A5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC12A5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3990, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 12, (potassium-chloride transporter) member 5 (SLC12A5, AccessionNP_(—)065759.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC12A5.

SV2A (Accession NP_(—)055664.1) is another GAM142 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SV2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SV2A, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SV2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17235, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of SV2A (AccessionNP_(—)055664.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SV2A.

Synaptotagmin-like 4 (granuphilin-a) (SYTL4, Accession NP_542775.1) isanother GAM142 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYTL4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SYTL4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYTL4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10244, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM142 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin-like4 (granuphilin-a) (SYTL4, Accession NP_(—)542775.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM142 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SYTL4.

YKT6 (Accession NP_(—)006546.1) is another GAM142 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. YKT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by YKT6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of YKT6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13499, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM142 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:219.

Another function of GAM142 is therefore inhibition of YKT6 (AccessionNP_(—)006546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM142 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith YKT6.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 143 (GAM143), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM143 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM143 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM143 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM143 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM143 gene encodes a GAM143 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM143 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM143 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:21, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM143 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM143 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM143 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM143 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM143 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:21, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM143folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM143 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM143 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM143 RNA is designated SEQID:325, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM143 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM143 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM143 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM143 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM143target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM143 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM143 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM143 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM143 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM143 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM143 target RNA into GAM143 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM143 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM143 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM143 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM143 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM143 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM143 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM143 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM143 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM143 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM143 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

FLJ14442 (Accession NM_(—)032785.1) is a GAM143 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ14442 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14442,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14442 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8620, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM143 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:325.

A function of GAM143 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14442 (AccessionNM_(—)032785.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM143 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14442.

KIAA0182 (Accession XM_(—)050495.6) is another GAM143 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0182 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0182,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0182 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8498, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM143 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:325.

Another function of GAM143 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0182(Accession XM_(—)050495.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM143 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0182.

LOC145231 (Accession XM_(—)096740.1) is another GAM143 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145231 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145231, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145231 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10431, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM143 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:325.

Another function of GAM143 is therefore inhibition of LOC145231(Accession XM_(—)096740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM143 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145231.

LOC149296 (Accession) is another GAM143 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC149296 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC149296, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC149296 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10413, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM143 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:325.

Another function of GAM143 is therefore inhibition of LOC149296(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM143 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC149296.

LOC90139 (Accession NM_(—)130783.1) is another GAM143 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90139 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90139,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90139 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4815, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM143 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:325.

Another function of GAM143 is therefore inhibition of LOC90139(Accession NM_(—)130783.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM143 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90139.

Mucin 3b (MUC3B, Accession XM_(—)168578.2) is another GAM143 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MUC3B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMUC3B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MUC3B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM143 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:325.

Another function of GAM143 is therefore inhibition of Mucin 3b (MUC3B,Accession XM_(—)168578.2), a gene which provides a protective,lubricating barrier against particles and infectious agents at mucosalsurfaces. Accordingly, utilities of GAM143 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MUC3B.

The function of MUC3B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1.6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-biphosphatase 4 (PFKFB4, AccessionNM_(—)004567.2) is another GAM143 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PFKFB4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PFKFB4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PFKFB4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7569, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM143 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:325.

Another function of GAM143 is therefore inhibition of 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-biphosphatase 4 (PFKFB4, AccessionNM_(—)004567.2), a gene which catalizes synthesis and degradation offructose 2,6-bisphosphate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM143 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PFKFB4.

The function of PFKFB4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 144 (GAM144), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM144 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM144 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM144 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM144 gene encodes a GAM144 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM144 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:143, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:143 is located at position 29007723 relative tochromosome 22.

GAM144 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM144 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM144 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM144 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM144 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:143, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM144folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM144 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA is designated SEQID:361, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM144 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM144 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM144target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM144 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM144 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM144 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM144 target RNA into GAM144 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM144 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM144 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM144 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM144 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM144 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM144 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM144 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM144 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

AACS (Accession NP_(—)076417.1) is a GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AACS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AACS, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AACS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18383, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

A function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of AACS (AccessionNP_(—)076417.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AACS.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 13 (ABCC13,Accession NP_(—)742021.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCC13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ABCC13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCC13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6955, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 13 (ABCC13, AccessionNP_(—)742021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABCC13.

Adenylate cyclase 1 (brain) (ADCY1, Accession NP_(—)066939.1) is anotherGAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCY1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ADCY1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADCY1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8386, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase1 (brain) (ADCY1, Accession NP_(—)066939.1), a gene which acalmodulin-sensitive adenylyl cyclase. it may play a role in memoryacquisition and learning. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADCY1.

The function of ADCY1 has been established by previous studies. Theneural- specific, calmodulin-sensitive adenylyl cyclase (OMIM Ref. No.type I), which was first cloned from bovine brain, has been implicatedin learning and memory. Villacres et al. (1993) cloned the gene forhuman fetal brain type I adenylyl cyclase and showed by in situhybridization that the gene lies in the region 7p13-p12. See 103070 and103071 for genes encoding other forms of brain adenylyl cyclase. Gaudinet al. (1994) likewise mapped the ADCY1 gene to chromosome 7 by Southernblot analysis of somatic cell hybrid DNAs. By fluorescence in situhybridization, Edelhoff et al. (1995) mapped the mouse homolog tochromosome 11 in the A2 region. The somatosensory cortex of micedisplays a patterned, nonuniform distribution of neurons in layer IVcalled the ‘barrelfield.’ Thalamocortical afferents (TCAs) thatterminate in layer IV are segregated such that each barrel, a readilyvisible cylindrical array of neurons surrounding a cell-sparse center,represents a distinct receptive field. TCA arbors are confined to thebarrel hollow and synapse on barrel-wall neurons whose dendrites areoriented toward the center of the barrel. Mice homozygous for the‘barrelless’ (brl) mutation, which occurred spontaneously inSwitzerland, failed to develop this patterned distribution of neurons,but still displayed normal topologic organization of the somatosensorycortex (Welker et al., 1996). Despite the absence of barrels and theoverlapping zones of TCA arborization, the size of individual whiskerrepresentations, as judged by 2-deoxyglucose uptake, was similar to thatof wildtype mice. Abdel-Majid et al. (1998) identified Adcy1 as the genedisrupted in brl mutant mice by fine mapping of proximal chromosome 11,enzyme assay, mutation analysis, and examination of mice homozygous fora targeted disruption of Adcy1. These results provided the firstevidence for involvement of cAMP signaling pathways in pattern formationof the brain.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Edelhoff, S.; Villacres, E. C.; Storm, D. R.; Disteche, C. M.: Mappingof adenylyl cyclase genes type I, II, III, IV, V, and VI in mouse.Mammalian Genome 6:111-113, 1995; and

Abdel-Majid, R. M.; Leong, W. L.; Schalkwy, L. C.; Smallman, D. S.;Wong, S. T.; Storm, D. R.; Fine, A.; Dobson, M. J.; Guernsey, D. L.;Neumann, P. E.: Loss of adenylyl cyclase I acti.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADCY1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 103072, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adenylate cyclase 1 (brain) (ADCY1, Accession XP_(—)166593.2)is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCY1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ADCY1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ADCY1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8386,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase1 (brain) (ADCY1, Accession XP_(—)166593.2), a gene which acalmodulin-sensitive adenylyl cyclase. it may play a role in memoryacquisition and learning. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADCY1.

The function of ADCY1 has been established by previous studies. Theneural- specific, calmodulin-sensitive adenylyl cyclase (OMIM Ref. No.type I), which was first cloned from bovine brain, has been implicatedin learning and memory. Villacres et al. (1993) cloned the gene forhuman fetal brain type I adenylyl cyclase and showed by in situhybridization that the gene lies in the region 7p13-p12. See 103070 and103071 for genes encoding other forms of brain adenylyl cyclase. Gaudinet al. (1994) likewise mapped the ADCY1 gene to chromosome 7 by Southernblot analysis of somatic cell hybrid DNAs. By fluorescence in situhybridization, Edelhoff et al. (1995) mapped the mouse homolog tochromosome 11 in the A2 region. The somatosensory cortex of micedisplays a patterned, nonuniform distribution of neurons in layer IVcalled the ‘barrelfield.’ Thalamocortical afferents (TCAs) thatterminate in layer IV are segregated such that each barrel, a readilyvisible cylindrical array of neurons surrounding a cell-sparse center,represents a distinct receptive field. TCA arbors are confined to thebarrel hollow and synapse on barrel-wall neurons whose dendrites areoriented toward the center of the barrel. Mice homozygous for the‘barrelless’ (brl) mutation, which occurred spontaneously inSwitzerland, failed to develop this patterned distribution of neurons,but still displayed normal topologic organization of the somatosensorycortex (Welker et al., 1996). Despite the absence of barrels and theoverlapping zones of TCA arborization, the size of individual whiskerrepresentations, as judged by 2-deoxyglucose uptake, was similar to thatof wildtype mice. Abdel-Majid et al. (1998) identified Adcy1 as the genedisrupted in brl mutant mice by fine mapping of proximal chromosome 11,enzyme assay, mutation analysis, and examination of mice homozygous fora targeted disruption of Adcy1. These results provided the firstevidence for involvement of cAMP signaling pathways in pattern formationof the brain.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Edelhoff, S.; Villacres, E. C.; Storm, D. R.; Disteche, C. M.: Mappingof adenylyl cyclase genes type I, II, III, IV, V, and VI in mouse.Mammalian Genome 6:111-113, 1995; and

Abdel-Majid, R. M.; Leong, W. L.; Schalkwy, L. C.; Smallman, D. S.;Wong, S. T.; Storm, D. R.; Fine, A.; Dobson, M. J.; Guernsey, D. L.;Neumann, P. E.: Loss of adenylyl cyclase I acti.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADCY1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 103072, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Aldehyde dehydrogenase 3 family, member b2 (ALDH3B2,Accession NP_(—)000686.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ALDH3B2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALDH3B2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALDH3B2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3474, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 3 family, member b2 (ALDH3B2, Accession NP_(—)000686.1), agene which may play a role in alcohol detoxitation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH3B2.

The function of ALDH3B2 has been established by previous studies. SeeALDH1 (OMIM Ref. No. 100640). Hsu et al. (1995) and Hsu and Chang (1996)reported the cloning, sequencing and expression of the human ALDH8 gene.Hsu et al. (1997) determined the structure of the ALDH7 (OMIM Ref. No.600466) and ALDH8 genes. The ALDH7 gene spans about 20 kb of genomic DNAand contains 9 coding exons. The ALDH8 gene is over 10 kb long andcontains at least 10 exons. The ALDH8 gene contains an in-frame stopcodon at the seventeenth codon position from the first initiatormethionine. The coding region of the ALDH7 gene shows about 86%nucleotide identity with the corresponding region of the ALDH8 gene. Thenumbers and positions of the introns of the 2 genes are conserved,suggesting that gene duplication is involved in the expansion of theALDH gene family. The human ALDH7 and ALDH8 genes have a closeevolutionary relationship with human ALDH3 (OMIM Ref. No. 100660). TheInternational Radiation Hybrid Mapping Consortium mapped the ALDH8 geneto chromosome 11 (OMIM Ref. No. U37519).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hsu, L. C.; Chang, W.-C.: Sequencing and expression of the human ALDH8encoding a new member of the aldehyde dehydrogenase family. Gene174:319-322, 1996; and

Hsu, L. C.; Chang, W.-C.; Lin, S. W.; Yoshida, A.: Cloning andcharacterization of genes encoding four additional human aldehydedehydrogenase isozymes. Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. 372:159-1.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ALDH3B2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601917, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. APM1 (Accession NP_(—)004788.1) is another GAM144 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APM1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAPM1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2427, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of APM1 (AccessionNP_(—)004788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APM1.

Branched chain aminotransferase 2, mitochondrial (BCAT2, AccessionNP_(—)001181.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BCAT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BCAT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BCAT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14160, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Branched chainaminotransferase 2, mitochondrial (BCAT2, Accession NP_(—)001181.1), agene which catalyzes of the essential branched chain amino acidsleucine, isoleucine, and valine and therefore may be associated withHypervalinemia, hyperleucine- isoleucinemia. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hypervalinemia,hyperleucine-isoleucinemia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BCAT2.

The function of BCAT2 has been established by previous studies. Jonesand Moore (1979) provisionally assigned the BCT1 gene to 12pter-q12.Naylor and Shows (1979, 1980) also assigned BCT1 to chromosome 12 andBCT2 (OMIM Ref. No. 113530) to chromosome 19. There may be 2 differentclinical disorders due to defect of branched- chain amino acidtransamination, hypervalinemia (OMIM Ref. No. 277100) andhyperleucine-isoleucinemia (OMIM Ref. No. 238340). Since there are 2distinct BCATs (see OMIM Ref. No. 113530), it is possible that one ismutant in each of these 2 conditions.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Naylor, S. L.; Shows, T. B.: Branched-chain aminotransferase deficiencyin Chinese hamster cells complemented by two independent genes on humanchromosomes 12 and 19. Somat. Cell Genet. 6:641-652, 1980; and

Ben-Yosef, T.; Eden, A.; Benvenisty, N.: Characterization of murine BCATgenes: Bcat1, a c-Myc target, and its homolog, Bcat2. Mammalian Genome9: 595-597, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BCAT2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 113530, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. BCLG (Accession NP_(—)620048.1) is another GAM144 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCLG BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by BCLG, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCLGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16807, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of BCLG (AccessionNP_(—)620048.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BCLG.

BCLG (Accession NP_(—)110393.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BCLG BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byBCLG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCLG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16807, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of BCLG (AccessionNP_(—)110393.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BCLG.

BMF (Accession NP_(—)277038.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BMF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BMF, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BMF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9278, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of BMF (AccessionNP_(—)277038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BMF.

BTF (Accession NP_(—)055554.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BTF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BTF, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BTF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6208, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of BTF (AccessionNP_(—)055554.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BTF.

BY55 (Accession NP_(—)008984.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BY55 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BY55, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BY55 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9405, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of BY55 (AccessionNP_(—)008984.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BY55.

C14orf69 (Accession NP_(—)689546.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf69 BINDING SITE1 and C14orf69BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by C14orf69, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf69BINDING SITE1 and C14orf69 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15823 andSEQ ID:17914 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of C14orf69(Accession NP_(—)689546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf69.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 19 (C1orf19, Accession NP_(—)443197.1)is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf19BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf19, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C1orf19 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9890, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 19 (C1orf19, Accession NP_(—)443197.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf19.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 2 (C1orf2, Accession NP_(—)006580.1) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC1orf2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6438, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 2 (C1orf2, Accession NP_(—)006580.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf2.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 29 (C21orf29, Accession NP_(—)659428.2)is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf29BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf29, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf29 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14016, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21 openreading frame 29 (C21orf29, Accession NP_(—)659428.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf29.

Chromosome 6 open reading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1)is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf33BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C6orf33, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C6orf33 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4721, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 6 openreading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C6orf33.

C6orf59 (Accession NP_(—)079205.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf59 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf59,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf59 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1948, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of C6orf59 (AccessionNP_(—)079205.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf59.

C6orf64 (Accession NP_(—)060792.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf64 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf64,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf64 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3256, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of C6orf64 (AccessionNP_(—)060792.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf64.

Chaperone, abc1 activity of bc1 complex like (s. pombe) (CABC1,Accession NP_(—)064632.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CABC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CABC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CABC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Chaperone, abc1activity of bc1 complex like (s. pombe) (CABC1, AccessionNP_(—)064632.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CABC1.

Cd86 antigen (cd28 antigen ligand 2, b7-2 antigen) (CD86, AccessionNP_(—)787058.2) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CD86 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CD86,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD86 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8499, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Cd86 antigen (cd28antigen ligand 2, b7-2 antigen) (CD86, Accession NP_(—)787058.2), a genewhich is a type I membrane protein of the immunoglobin superfamily andinduces proliferation of T cells to antigens. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CD86.

The function of CD86 has been established by previous studies. Inductionof an immune response requires that T cells receive 2 sets of signalsfrom antigen-presenting cells. The first signal is delivered through theT-cell receptor complex, while the second is provided by the B-cellactivation antigens B7-1, or CD80 (OMIM Ref. No. 112203), and B7-2, orCD86, by interaction with the T-cell surface molecules, CD28 (OMIM Ref.No. 186760) and CTLA4 (OMIM Ref. No. 123890). A cDNA for B7-2 wasobtained by Freeman et al. (1993). B7-2 mRNA is constitutively expressedin unstimulated B cells. The predicted protein is a type I membraneprotein of the immunoglobin superfamily Resting eosinophils expressneither MHC class II proteins or costimulatory B7 molecules and fail toinduce proliferation of T cells to antigens. Celestin et al. (2001)reported that IL3 (OMIM Ref. No. 147740) induces expression of HLA-DRand B7.2 on eosinophils, but, unlike IL5 (OMIM Ref. No. 147580) andGMCSF (CSF2; 138960), it does not induce expression of B7.1. IL3-treatedeosinophils supported modest T-cell proliferation in response tosuperantigen toxic shock syndrome-1 antigen, as well as proliferation ofHLA-DR-restricted T- cell clones to tetanus toxoid (TT) and influenzavirus antigenic peptides. The response was blocked by anti-B7.2monoclonal antibody. IL3-treated eosinophils were unable to presentnative TT antigen to either resting or TT-specific cloned T cells.Parallel experiments established that IL5 and GMCSF induce T-cellproliferation to peptides but not to native TT antigen. Celestin et al.(2001) suggested that eosinophils activated by IL3 may contribute toT-cell activation in allergic and parasitic diseases by presentingsuperantigens and peptides to T cells

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Freeman, G. J.; Gribben, J. G.; Boussiotis, V. A.; Ng, J. W.; Restivo,V. A.; Lombard, L. A.; Gray, G. S.; Nadler, L. M.: Cloning of B7-2: aCTLA-4 counter-receptor that costimulates human T cell proliferation.Science 262:909-911, 1993; and

Celestin, J.; Rotschke, O.; Falk, K.; Ramesh, N.; Jabara, H.;Strominger, J.; Geha, R. S.: IL-3 induces B7.2 (CD86) expression andcostimulatory activity in human eosinophils. J. Immun.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CD86 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601020, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cd86 antigen (cd28 antigen ligand 2, b7-2 antigen) (CD86,Accession NP_(—)008820.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CD86 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCD86, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD86 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8499, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Cd86 antigen (cd28antigen ligand 2, b7-2 antigen) (CD86, Accession NP_(—)008820.1), a genewhich is a type I membrane protein of the immunoglobin superfamily andinduces proliferation of T cells to antigens. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CD86.

The function of CD86 has been established by previous studies. Inductionof an immune response requires that T cells receive 2 sets of signalsfrom antigen-presenting cells. The first signal is delivered through theT-cell receptor complex, while the second is provided by the B-cellactivation antigens B7-1, or CD80 (OMIM Ref. No. 112203), and B7-2, orCD86, by interaction with the T-cell surface molecules, CD28 (OMIM Ref.No. 186760) and CTLA4 (OMIM Ref. No. 123890). A cDNA for B7-2 wasobtained by Freeman et al. (1993). B7-2 mRNA is constitutively expressedin unstimulated B cells. The predicted protein is a type I membraneprotein of the immunoglobin superfamily Resting eosinophils expressneither MHC class II proteins or costimulatory B7 molecules and fail toinduce proliferation of T cells to antigens. Celestin et al. (2001)reported that IL3 (OMIM Ref. No. 147740) induces expression of HLA-DRand B7.2 on eosinophils, but, unlike IL5 (OMIM Ref. No. 147580) andGMCSF (CSF2; 138960), it does not induce expression of B7.1. IL3-treatedeosinophils supported modest T-cell proliferation in response tosuperantigen toxic shock syndrome-1 antigen, as well as proliferation ofHLA-DR-restricted T- cell clones to tetanus toxoid (TT) and influenzavirus antigenic peptides. The response was blocked by anti-B7.2monoclonal antibody. IL3-treated eosinophils were unable to presentnative TT antigen to either resting or TT-specific cloned T cells.Parallel experiments established that IL5 and GMCSF induce T-cellproliferation to peptides but not to native TT antigen. Celestin et al.(2001) suggested that eosinophils activated by IL3 may contribute toT-cell activation in allergic and parasitic diseases by presentingsuperantigens and peptides to T cells

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Freeman, G. J.; Gribben, J. G.; Boussiotis, V. A.; Ng, J. W.; Restivo,V. A.; Lombard, L. A.; Gray, G. S.; Nadler, L. M.: Cloning of B7-2: aCTLA-4 counter-receptor that costimulates human T cell proliferation.Science 262:909-911, 1993; and

Celestin, J.; Rotschke, O.; Falk, K.; Ramesh, N.; Jabara, H.;Strominger, J.; Geha, R. S.: IL-3 induces B7.2 (CD86) expression andcostimulatory activity in human eosinophils. J. Immun.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CD86 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601020, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cdc42 effector protein (rho gtpase binding) 3 (CDC42EP3,Accession NP_006440.2) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. CDC42EP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDC42EP3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CDC42EP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12629,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Cdc42 effectorprotein (rho gtpase binding) 3 (CDC42EP3, Accession NP_006440.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC42EP3.

Cadherin 5, type 2, ve-cadherin (vascular epithelium) (CDH5, AccessionNP_(—)001786.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH5 BINDING SITE1 and CDH5 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CDH5, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CDH5 BINDING SITE1 and CDH5 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:11221 and SEQ ID:19978 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 5, type2, ve-cadherin (vascular epithelium) (CDH5, Accession NP_(—)001786.1), agene which associates with alpha-catenin forming a link to thecytoskeleton. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDH5.

The function of CDH5 has been established by previous studies. Cadherinsare calcium-dependent adhesive proteins that mediate cell- to - cellinteraction. Huber et al. (1996) noted that they constitute an expandingfamily of receptors involved in the structural and functionalorganization of cells in various tissues. Members of the family includeepithelial cadherin (E-cadherin; 192090), neural cadherin (N-cadherin;114020), placental cadherin (P-cadherin; 114021), muscle cadherin(M-cadherin; 114019), and vascular endothelial cadherin (VE-cadherin, orCDH5). They share a common domain structure and primary sequencehomologies. Each cadherin type has a unique tissue-distribution pattern.In most of them, expression is not restricted to 1 cell type, and morethan 1 cadherin type may be found at the surface of a particular cell.The authors stated that endothelial cells have been shown to expressN-cadherin, VE-cadherin, and to a lesser extent, P-cadherin. Amongthese, only VE-cadherin is expressed specifically in endothelial cells(Salomon et al., 1992). Furthermore, VE-cadherin is associatedconsistently with intercellular junctions, whereas N-cadherin remainsdiffuse on the cell membrane. In order to define the role of CDH5 and ofits binding to beta-catenin (see OMIM Ref. No. 116806) in intracellularsignaling, Carmeliet et al. (1999) generated mice that lacked afunctional Cdh5 gene, that expressed a mutant Cdh5 gene lacking thebeta-catenin-binding cytoplasmic tail, or that did not expressdetectable Cdh5 levels because of an intronic neomycinphosphotransferase (neo) gene. They found in all of these mice thatdeletion or truncation of the Cdh5 gene did not affect assembly ofendothelial cells in vascular plexi, but did impair their subsequentremodeling and maturation, causing lethality at 9.5 days of gestation.Deficiency or truncation of Cdh5 induced endothelial apoptosis andabolished transmission of the endothelial survival signal by vascularendothelial growth factor A (VEGF; 192240) to AKT kinase (OMIM Ref. No.164730) and BCL2 (OMIM Ref. No. 151430) via reduced complex formationwith VEGF receptor-2 (OMIM Ref. No. 191306), beta-catenin, andphosphoinositide-3 kinase (see OMIM Ref. No. 171833). Thus, Carmeliet etal. (1999) concluded that CDH5/beta-catenin signaling controlsendothelial survival.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Carmeliet, P.; Lampugnani, M.-G.; Moons, L.; Breviario, F.; Compernolle,V.; Bono, F.; Balconi, G.; Spagnuolo, R.; Oosthuyse, B.; Dewerchin, M.;Zanetti, A.; Angellilo, A.; and 11 others: Targeted deficiency ofcytosolic truncation of the VE- cadherin gene in mice impairsVEGF-mediated endothelial survival and angiogenesis. Cell 98:147-157,1999; and

Huber, P.; Dalmon, J.; Engiles, J.; Breviario, F.; Gory, S.; Siracusa,L. D.; Buchberg, A. M.; Dejana, E.: Genomic structure and chromosomalmapping of the mouse VE-cadherin gene Cdh5.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CDH5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601120, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 7 (CECR7,Accession XP_(—)086803.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CECR7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CECR7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 7 (CECR7, Accession XP_(—)086803.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR7.

Carbohydrate (chondroitin 6) sulfotransferase 3 (CHST3, AccessionNP_(—)004264.2) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CHST3 BINDING SITE1 and CHST3 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CHST3,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHST3 BINDING SITE1 andCHST3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16447 and SEQ ID:18607respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(chondroitin 6) sulfotransferase 3 (CHST3, Accession NP_004264.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CHST3.

Carbohydrate (n-acetylglucosamine 6-o) sulfotransferase 6 (CHST6,Accession NP_(—)067628.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CHST6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHST6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHST6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3167, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(n-acetylglucosamine 6-o) sulfotransferase 6 (CHST6, AccessionNP_(—)067628.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CHST6.

CLIPR-59 (Accession NP_(—)056341.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CLIPR-59 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CLIPR-59,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLIPR-59 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2842, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of CLIPR-59(Accession NP_(—)056341.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLIPR-59.

Collagen, type xix, alpha 1 (COL19A1, Accession NP_001849.1) is anotherGAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL19A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by COL19A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL19A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15138, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typexix, alpha 1 (COL19A1, Accession NP_(—)001849.1), a gene which may actas a cross-bridge between fibrils and other extracellular matrixmolecules. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COL19A1.

The function of COL19A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Collagen, type i, alpha1 (COL1A1, Accession NP_(—)000079.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. COL1A1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by COL1A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL1A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6641, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type i,alpha 1 (COL1A1, Accession NP_(—)000079.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL1A1.

D2S448 (Accession XP_(—)056455.2) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. D2S448 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by D2S448,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of D2S448 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9361, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of D2S448 (AccessionXP_(—)056455.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith D2S448.

Deleted in colorectal carcinoma (DCC, Accession NP_(—)005206.1) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DCC BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DCC, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCCBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1702, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Deleted incolorectal carcinoma (DCC, Accession NP_(—)005206.1), a gene which mayparticipate with other proteins in cell-cell and cell-matrixinteractions. and therefore may be associated with Colorectalcarcinomas. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Colorectal carcinomas, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with DCC.

The function of DCC has been established by previous studies. Gotley etal. (1996) examined the expression of the DCC gene in colorectal cancersand metastases. Using RT-PCR, they detected DCC mRNA in all colonictissue specimens through all stages of tumor development. Usingmonoclonal antibodies against DCC, they found DCC protein is abundant innormal human bladder and is detectable in colon, pancreas and kidney,but not in liver. DCC protein could be detected in varying abundance inall specimens of normal colonic mucosa analyzed as well as in allspecimens of adenomatous polyps, colorectal carcinoma and colorectalliver metastases. In some patients, tumor tissue contained less DCCprotein than the adjacent normal mucosa. Gotley et al. (1996) found nocases of complete loss of DCC mRNA or protein in colon cancers ormetastases. Axonal growth cones that cross the nervous system midlinechange their responsiveness to midline guidance cues: they becomerepelled by the repellent Slit (OMIM Ref. No. 603746) and simultaneouslylose responsiveness to the attractant netrin. These mutually reinforcingchanges help to expel growth cones from the midline by making aonce-attractive environment appear repulsive. Stein and Tessier-Lavigne(2001) provided evidence that these 2 changes are causally linked: inthe growth cones of embryonic Xenopus spinal axons, activation of theSlit receptor Roundabout (Robo; 602430) silences the attractive effectof netrin-1, but not its growth-stimulatory effect, through directbinding of the cytoplasmic domain of Robo to that of the netrin receptorDCC. Biologically, this hierarchical silencing mechanism helps toprevent a tug of war between attractive and repulsive signals in thegrowth cone that might cause confusion. Molecularly, silencing isenabled by a modular and interlocking design of the cytoplasmic domainsof these potentially antagonistic receptors that predetermines theoutcome of their simultaneous activation

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Stein, E.; Tessier-Lavigne, M.: Hierarchical organization of guidancereceptors: silencing of netrin attraction by Slit through a Robo/DCCreceptor complex. Science 291:1928-1938, 2001; and

Jen, J.; Kim, H.; Piantadosi, S.; Liu, Z.-F.; Levitt, R. C.; Sistonen,P.; Kinzler, K. W.; Vogelstein, B.; Hamilton, S. R.: Allelic loss ofchromosome 18q and prognosis in colorectal.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DCC are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 120470, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. DDX54 (Accession NP_(—)076977.2) is another GAM144 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DDX54 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDDX54, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDX54 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11738, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of DDX54 (AccessionNP_(—)076977.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DDX54.

dJ55C23.6 (Accession NP_(—)439896.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. dJ55C23.6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bydJ55C23.6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of dJ55C23.6 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of dJ55C23.6(Accession NP_(—)439896.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with dJ55C23.6.

DKFZP434C171 (Accession NP_(—)056436.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434C171 BINDING SITE1 andDKFZP434C171 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DKFZP434C171, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZP434C171 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZP434C171BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4768 and SEQ ID:16009 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434C171(Accession NP_(—)056436.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434C171.

DKFZP434D193 (Accession XP_(—)114297.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434D193 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434D193, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434D193 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19475, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434D193(Accession XP_(—)114297.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434D193.

DKFZP586M0622 (Accession NP_(—)056398.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586M0622 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586M0622, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586M0622 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12078, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586M0622(Accession NP_(—)056398.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586M0622.

DKFZp761P1010 (Accession NP_(—)060893.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761P1010 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761P1010, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761P1010 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14315, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761P1010(Accession NP_(—)060893.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761P1010.

Dnaj (hsp40) homolog, subfamily c, member 8 (DNAJC8, AccessionNP_(—)055095.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNAJC8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DNAJC8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DNAJC8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20028, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Dnaj (hsp40)homolog, subfamily c, member 8 (DNAJC8, Accession NP_(—)055095.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNAJC8.

Dna (cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 3-like (DNMT3L, AccessionNP_(—)787063.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNMT3L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DNMT3L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNMT3L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11497, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 3-like (DNMT3L, AccessionNP_(—)787063.1), a gene which plays a role in de novo methylation of CpGislands. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withDNMT3L.

The function of DNMT3L has been established by previous studies. Bydatabase analysis, PCR with specific primers based on predicted andtrapped exon sequences, and screening of testis, fetal liver, placenta,and thymus mRNA and cDNA libraries, Aapola et al. (2000) isolated a cDNAencoding DNMT3L. Sequence analysis predicted that the 387-amino acidprotein contains a cysteine-rich region with a novel ADD (for ATRX (OMIMRef. No. 300032), DNMT3, and DNMT3L) C2-C2 zinc finger motif near animperfect PHD zinc finger with C4-C4. RT-PCR analysis detected highestexpression of DNMT3L in testis, followed by ovary, thymus, and fetalthymus. Northern blot analysis failed to detected expression of DNMT3L.By genomic sequence analysis, Aapola et al. (2000) determined that theDNMT3L gene contains 12 exons and spans 16 kb. The translationinitiation codon is in exon 2. The authors detected a splice variantlacking exon 8.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DNMT3L.By disrupting homologous recombination in mouse embryonic stem cells,Bourc'his et al. (2001) generated viable but sterile mice with mutatedDnmt3l (termed Dnmt3lG) in which male testes had severe hypogonadism anda Sertoli cell-only phenotype. The heterozygous offspring of femaleswith Dnmt3lG failed to develop past 9.5 days postcoitum due to embryonicrather than uterine defects. Bisulfite genomic sequence analysis of thedifferentially methylated region (DMR) of imprinted and maternallyrepressed genes such as Snrpn (OMIM Ref. No. 182279) detectedundermethylation of oocytes from Dnmt3lG homozygous females, showingthat Dnmt3l is required for the establishment of maternal methylationimprints. Heterozygous embryos from Dnmt3lG homozygotes displayedbiallelic expression of genes that are normally expressed only from theallele of paternal origin. Bourc'his et al. (2001) concluded that DNMT3Lis required specifically for the establishment of genomic imprints butis dispensable for their propagation, and it is essential for the denovo methylation of single-copy DNA sequences. The authors proposed thatDNMT3L is likely to function as a regulator of methylation at imprintedloci rather than a DNA cytosine methyltransferase because of a lack ofcatalytic motifs in its sequence.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DNMT3L isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Aapola, U.; Shibuy, K.; Scott, H. S.; Ollila, J.; Vihinen, M.; Heino,M.; Shintani, A.; Kawasaki, K.; Minoshima, S.; Krohn, K.; Antonarakis,S. E.; Shimizu, N.; Kudoh, J.; Peterson, P.: Isolation and initialcharacterization of a novel zinc finger gene, DNMT3L, on 21q22.3,related to the cysteine-5-methyltransferase 3 gene family. Genomics65:293-298, 2000; and

Bourc'his, D.; Xu, G.-L.; Lin, C.-S.; Bollman, B.; Bestor, T. H.: Dnmt3Land the establishment of maternal genomic imprints. Science 294:2536-2539, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DNMT3L arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606588, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dna (cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 3-like (DNMT3L, AccessionNP_(—)037501.2) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNMT3L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DNMT3L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNMT3L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11497, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 3-like (DNMT3L, AccessionNP_(—)037501.2), a gene which plays a role in de novo methylation of CpGislands. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withDNMT3L.

The function of DNMT3L has been established by previous studies. Bydatabase analysis, PCR with specific primers based on predicted andtrapped exon sequences, and screening of testis, fetal liver, placenta,and thymus mRNA and cDNA libraries, Aapola et al. (2000) isolated a cDNAencoding DNMT3L. Sequence analysis predicted that the 387-amino acidprotein contains a cysteine-rich region with a novel ADD (for ATRX (OMIMRef. No. 300032), DNMT3, and DNMT3L) C2-C2 zinc finger motif near animperfect PHD zinc finger with C4-C4. RT-PCR analysis detected highestexpression of DNMT3L in testis, followed by ovary, thymus, and fetalthymus. Northern blot analysis failed to detected expression of DNMT3L.By genomic sequence analysis, Aapola et al. (2000) determined that theDNMT3L gene contains 12 exons and spans 16 kb. The translationinitiation codon is in exon 2. The authors detected a splice variantlacking exon 8.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DNMT3L.By disrupting homologous recombination in mouse embryonic stem cells,Bourc'his et al. (2001) generated viable but sterile mice with mutatedDnmt3l (termed Dnmt3lG) in which male testes had severe hypogonadism anda Sertoli cell-only phenotype. The heterozygous offspring of femaleswith Dnmt3lG failed to develop past 9.5 days postcoitum due to embryonicrather than uterine defects. Bisulfite genomic sequence analysis of thedifferentially methylated region (DMR) of imprinted and maternallyrepressed genes such as Snrpn (OMIM Ref. No. 182279) detectedundermethylation of oocytes from Dnmt3lG homozygous females, showingthat Dnmt3l is required for the establishment of maternal methylationimprints. Heterozygous embryos from Dnmt3lG homozygotes displayedbiallelic expression of genes that are normally expressed only from theallele of paternal origin. Bourc'his et al. (2001) concluded that DNMT3Lis required specifically for the establishment of genomic imprints butis dispensable for their propagation, and it is essential for the denovo methylation of single-copy DNA sequences. The authors proposed thatDNMT3L is likely to function as a regulator of methylation at imprintedloci rather than a DNA cytosine methyltransferase because of a lack ofcatalytic motifs in its sequence.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DNMT3L isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Aapola, U.; Shibuy, K.; Scott, H. S.; Ollila, J.; Vihinen, M.; Heino,M.; Shintani, A.; Kawasaki, K.; Minoshima, S.; Krohn, K.; Antonarakis,S. E.; Shimizu, N.; Kudoh, J.; Peterson, P.: Isolation and initialcharacterization of a novel zinc finger gene, DNMT3L, on 21q22.3,related to the cysteine-5-methyltransferase 3 gene family. Genomics65:293-298, 2000; and

Bourc'his, D.; Xu, G.-L.; Lin, C.-S.; Bollman, B.; Bestor, T. H.: Dnmt3Land the establishment of maternal genomic imprints. Science 294:2536-2539, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DNMT3L arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606588, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dolichyl-phosphate mannosyltransferase polypeptide 2,regulatory subunit (DPM2, Accession NP_(—)003854.1) is another GAM144target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DPM2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DPM2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DPM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5244, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Dolichyl-phosphatemannosyltransferase polypeptide 2, regulatory subunit (DPM2, AccessionNP_(—)003854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DPM2.

Dolichyl-phosphate mannosyltransferase polypeptide 2, regulatory subunit(DPM2, Accession NP_(—)689903.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DPM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDPM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DPM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5244, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Dolichyl-phosphatemannosyltransferase polypeptide 2, regulatory subunit (DPM2, AccessionNP_(—)689903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DPM2.

Egf-like-domain, multiple 4 (EGFL4, Accession XP_(—)290821.1) is anotherGAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EGFL4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EGFL4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EGFL4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2374, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like-domain,multiple 4 (EGFL4, Accession XP_(—)290821.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EGFL4.

EGFL7 (Accession NP_(—)057299.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EGFL7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EGFL7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EGFL7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of EGFL7 (AccessionNP_(—)057299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EGFL7.

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4e binding protein 2 (EIF4EBP2,Accession NP_(—)004087.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EIF4EBP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF4EBP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EIF4EBP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5134, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 4e binding protein 2 (EIF4EBP2, AccessionNP_(—)004087.1), a gene which binds EIF4E and negatively regulatesinitiation of translation. and therefore may be associated with Cancers.Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Cancers, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EIF4EBP2.

The function of EIF4EBP2 has been established by previous studies. Pauseet al. (1994) reported that the 4EBP2 gene encodes a 120-amino acidpolypeptide that is 56% identical to that of 4EBP1 (OMIM Ref. No.602223). By Northern blot analysis, Tsukiyama-Kohara et al. (1996)showed that a major 3.5-kb transcript of 4EBP2 is expressedubiquitously. Tsukiyama-Kohara et al. (1996) analyzed the genomicstructure of the mouse EIF4EBP2 gene and showed that it consists of 3exons and spans 20 kb. Its intron/exon structure is identical to that ofEIF4EBP1. Using fluorescence in situ hybridization, Tsukiyama-Kohara etal. (1996) mapped the EIF4EBP2 gene to human chromosome 10q21-q22. Theynoted that chromosomal alterations in this region have been found insome human cancers. Tsukiyama-Kohara et al. (1996) mapped the mouse4EBP2 gene to chromosome 10B4-B5.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pause, A.; Belsham, G. J.; Gingras, A.-C.; Donze, O.; Lin, T.-A.;Lawrence, J. C., Jr.; Sonenberg, N.: Insulin-dependent stimulation ofprotein synthesis by phosphorylation of a regulator of 5-prime-capfunction. Nature 371:762-767, 1994; and

Tsukiyama-Kohara, K.; Vidal, S. M.; Gingras, A.-C.; Glover, T. W.;Hanash, S. M.; Heng, H.; Sonenberg, N.: Tissue distribution, genomicstructure, and chromosome mapping of mouse and h.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EIF4EBP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602224, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5 (EIF5, AccessionNP_(—)001960.2) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EIF5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EIF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5 (EIF5, Accession NP_(—)001960.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EIF5.

Epithelial stromal interaction 1 (breast) (EPSTI1, AccessionNP_(—)150280.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EPSTI1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EPSTI1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EPSTI1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:846, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Epithelial stromalinteraction 1 (breast) (EPSTI1, Accession NP_(—)150280.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EPSTI1.

Eyes absent homolog 4 (drosophila) (EYA4, Accession NP_(—)004091.2) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EYA4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EYA4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EYA4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5938, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Eyes absenthomolog 4 (drosophila) (EYA4, Accession NP_(—)004091.2), a gene whichmay be involved in development of the eye (by similarity). and thereforeis associated with Deafness, autosomal dominant nonsyndromicsensorineural 10. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Deafness, autosomal dominant nonsyndromicsensorineural 10, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EYA4.

The function of EYA4 has been established by previous studies. Borsaniet al. (1999) presented the detailed characterization of a fourthvertebrate gene, designated EYA4, that is homologous to ‘eyes absent’(eya), a key regulator of ocular development in Drosophila. See alsoEYA1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601653), EYA2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601654), and EYA3 (OMIMRef. No. 601655). The authors found that EYA4 encodes a 640-amino acidprotein containing a highly conserved C-terminal domain of 271 aminoacids. In Drosophila, eya is known to mediate developmentally importantprotein-protein interactions. By radiation hybrid analysis andfluorescence in situ hybridization, Borsani et al. (1999) mapped thehuman EYA4 gene to 6q23. They also detected linkage, with a lod score ofgreater than 3, to previously mapped reference markers. They geneticallymapped the mouse Eya4 gene to chromosome 10 in the vicinity of Aco2(OMIM Ref. No. 100850), in a region homologous to human chromosome6q22-q23. In the developing mouse embry, Eya4 was expressed primarily inthe craniofacial mesenchyme, the dermamyotome, and the limb. On thebasis of map position and expression pattern, EYA4 was considered acandidate for oculodentodigital dysplasia (OMIM Ref. No. 164200), butBorsani et al. (1999) found no EYA4 mutations in a panel of patientswith this disorder. Wayne et al. (2001) identified mutations in the EYA4gene that were responsible for postlingual, progressive, autosomaldominant hearing loss at the DFNA10 locus (OMIM Ref. No. 601316). Justas EYA proteins interact with members of the SIX (OMIM Ref. No. 601205)and DACH (OMIM Ref. No. 603803) protein families during early embryonicdevelopment, the authors suggested that EYA4 is also importantpostdevelopmentally for continued function of the mature organ of Corti.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Borsani, G.; DeGrandi, A.; Ballabio, A.; Bulfone, A.; Bernard, L.;Banfi, S.; Gattuso, C.; Mariani, M.; Dixon, M.; Donnai, D.; Metcalfe,K.; Winter, R.; Robertson, M.; Axton, R.; Brown, A.; van Heyningen, V.;Hanson, I.: EYA4, a novel vertebrate gene related to Drosophila eyesabsent. Hum. Molec. Genet. 8:11-23, 1999; and

Wayne, S.; Robertson, N. G.; DeClau, F.; Chen, N.; Verhoeven, K.;Prasad, S.; Tranebjarg, L.; Morton, C. C.; Ryan, A. F.; Van Camp, G.;Smith, R. J. H.: Mutations in the transcriptiona.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EYA4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603550, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Eyes absent homolog 4 (drosophila) (EYA4, AccessionNP_(—)742101.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EYA4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EYA4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EYA4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Eyes absenthomolog 4 (drosophila) (EYA4, Accession NP_(—)742101.1), a gene whichmay be involved in development of the eye (by similarity). and thereforeis associated with Deafness, autosomal dominant nonsyndromicsensorineural 10. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Deafness, autosomal dominant nonsyndromicsensorineural 10, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EYA4.

The function of EYA4 has been established by previous studies. Borsaniet al. (1999) presented the detailed characterization of a fourthvertebrate gene, designated EYA4, that is homologous to ‘eyes absent’(eya), a key regulator of ocular development in Drosophila. See alsoEYA1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601653), EYA2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601654), and EYA3 (OMIMRef. No. 601655). The authors found that EYA4 encodes a 640-amino acidprotein containing a highly conserved C-terminal domain of 271 aminoacids. In Drosophila, eya is known to mediate developmentally importantprotein-protein interactions. By radiation hybrid analysis andfluorescence in situ hybridization, Borsani et al. (1999) mapped thehuman EYA4 gene to 6q23. They also detected linkage, with a lod score ofgreater than 3, to previously mapped reference markers. They geneticallymapped the mouse Eya4 gene to chromosome 10 in the vicinity of Aco2(OMIM Ref. No. 100850), in a region homologous to human chromosome6q22-q23. In the developing mouse embry, Eya4 was expressed primarily inthe craniofacial mesenchyme, the dermamyotome, and the limb. On thebasis of map position and expression pattern, EYA4 was considered acandidate for oculodentodigital dysplasia (OMIM Ref. No. 164200), butBorsani et al. (1999) found no EYA4 mutations in a panel of patientswith this disorder. Wayne et al. (2001) identified mutations in the EYA4gene that were responsible for postlingual, progressive, autosomaldominant hearing loss at the DFNA10 locus (OMIM Ref. No. 601316). Justas EYA proteins interact with members of the SIX (OMIM Ref. No. 601205)and DACH (OMIM Ref. No. 603803) protein families during early embryonicdevelopment, the authors suggested that EYA4 is also importantpostdevelopmentally for continued function of the mature organ of Corti.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Borsani, G.; DeGrandi, A.; Ballabio, A.; Bulfone, A.; Bernard, L.;Banfi, S.; Gattuso, C.; Mariani, M.; Dixon, M.; Donnai, D.; Metcalfe,K.; Winter, R.; Robertson, M.; Axton, R.; Brown, A.; van Heyningen, V.;Hanson, I.: EYA4, a novel vertebrate gene related to Drosophila eyesabsent. Hum. Molec. Genet. 8:11-23, 1999; and

Wayne, S.; Robertson, N. G.; DeClau, F.; Chen, N.; Verhoeven, K.;Prasad, S.; Tranebjarg, L.; Morton, C. C.; Ryan, A. F.; Van Camp, G.;Smith, R. J. H.: Mutations in the transcriptiona.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EYA4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603550, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Eyes absent homolog 4 (drosophila) (EYA4, AccessionNP_(—)742102.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EYA4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EYA4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EYA4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Eyes absenthomolog 4 (drosophila) (EYA4, Accession NP_(—)742102.1), a gene whichmay be involved in development of the eye (by similarity). and thereforeis associated with Deafness, autosomal dominant nonsyndromicsensorineural 10. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Deafness, autosomal dominant nonsyndromicsensorineural 10, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EYA4.

The function of EYA4 has been established by previous studies. Borsaniet al. (1999) presented the detailed characterization of a fourthvertebrate gene, designated EYA4, that is homologous to ‘eyes absent’(eya), a key regulator of ocular development in Drosophila. See alsoEYA1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601653), EYA2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601654), and EYA3 (OMIMRef. No. 601655). The authors found that EYA4 encodes a 640-amino acidprotein containing a highly conserved C-terminal domain of 271 aminoacids. In Drosophila, eya is known to mediate developmentally importantprotein-protein interactions. By radiation hybrid analysis andfluorescence in situ hybridization, Borsani et al. (1999) mapped thehuman EYA4 gene to 6q23. They also detected linkage, with a lod score ofgreater than 3, to previously mapped reference markers. They geneticallymapped the mouse Eya4 gene to chromosome 10 in the vicinity of Aco2(OMIM Ref. No. 100850), in a region homologous to human chromosome6q22-q23. In the developing mouse embry, Eya4 was expressed primarily inthe craniofacial mesenchyme, the dermamyotome, and the limb. On thebasis of map position and expression pattern, EYA4 was considered acandidate for oculodentodigital dysplasia (OMIM Ref. No. 164200), butBorsani et al. (1999) found no EYA4 mutations in a panel of patientswith this disorder. Wayne et al. (2001) identified mutations in the EYA4gene that were responsible for postlingual, progressive, autosomaldominant hearing loss at the DFNA10 locus (OMIM Ref. No. 601316). Justas EYA proteins interact with members of the SIX (OMIM Ref. No. 601205)and DACH (OMIM Ref. No. 603803) protein families during early embryonicdevelopment, the authors suggested that EYA4 is also importantpostdevelopmentally for continued function of the mature organ of Corti.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Borsani, G.; DeGrandi, A.; Ballabio, A.; Bulfone, A.; Bernard, L.;Banfi, S.; Gattuso, C.; Mariani, M.; Dixon, M.; Donnai, D.; Metcalfe,K.; Winter, R.; Robertson, M.; Axton, R.; Brown, A.; van Heyningen, V.;Hanson, I.: EYA4, a novel vertebrate gene related to Drosophila eyesabsent. Hum. Molec. Genet. 8:11-23, 1999; and

Wayne, S.; Robertson, N. G.; DeClau, F.; Chen, N.; Verhoeven, K.;Prasad, S.; Tranebjarg, L.; Morton, C. C.; Ryan, A. F.; Van Camp, G.;Smith, R. J. H.: Mutations in the transcriptiona.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EYA4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603550, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Eyes absent homolog 4 (drosophila) (EYA4, AccessionNP_(—)742103.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EYA4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EYA4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EYA4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Eyes absenthomolog 4 (drosophila) (EYA4, Accession NP_(—)742103.1), a gene whichmay be involved in development of the eye (by similarity). and thereforeis associated with Deafness, autosomal dominant nonsyndromicsensorineural 10. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Deafness, autosomal dominant nonsyndromicsensorineural 10, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EYA4.

The function of EYA4 has been established by previous studies. Borsaniet al. (1999) presented the detailed characterization of a fourthvertebrate gene, designated EYA4, that is homologous to ‘eyes absent’(eya), a key regulator of ocular development in Drosophila. See alsoEYA1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601653), EYA2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601654), and EYA3 (OMIMRef. No. 601655). The authors found that EYA4 encodes a 640-amino acidprotein containing a highly conserved C-terminal domain of 271 aminoacids. In Drosophila, eya is known to mediate developmentally importantprotein-protein interactions. By radiation hybrid analysis andfluorescence in situ hybridization, Borsani et al. (1999) mapped thehuman EYA4 gene to 6q23. They also detected linkage, with a lod score ofgreater than 3, to previously mapped reference markers. They geneticallymapped the mouse Eya4 gene to chromosome 10 in the vicinity of Aco2(OMIM Ref. No. 100850), in a region homologous to human chromosome6q22-q23. In the developing mouse embry, Eya4 was expressed primarily inthe craniofacial mesenchyme, the dermamyotome, and the limb. On thebasis of map position and expression pattern, EYA4 was considered acandidate for oculodentodigital dysplasia (OMIM Ref. No. 164200), butBorsani et al. (1999) found no EYA4 mutations in a panel of patientswith this disorder. Wayne et al. (2001) identified mutations in the EYA4gene that were responsible for postlingual, progressive, autosomaldominant hearing loss at the DFNA10 locus (OMIM Ref. No. 601316). Justas EYA proteins interact with members of the SIX (OMIM Ref. No. 601205)and DACH (OMIM Ref. No. 603803) protein families during early embryonicdevelopment, the authors suggested that EYA4 is also importantpostdevelopmentally for continued function of the mature organ of Corti.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Borsani, G.; DeGrandi, A.; Ballabio, A.; Bulfone, A.; Bernard, L.;Banfi, S.; Gattuso, C.; Mariani, M.; Dixon, M.; Donnai, D.; Metcalfe,K.; Winter, R.; Robertson, M.; Axton, R.; Brown, A.; van Heyningen, V.;Hanson, I.: EYA4, a novel vertebrate gene related to Drosophila eyesabsent. Hum. Molec. Genet. 8:11-23, 1999; and

Wayne, S.; Robertson, N. G.; DeClau, F.; Chen, N.; Verhoeven, K.;Prasad, S.; Tranebjarg, L.; Morton, C. C.; Ryan, A. F.; Van Camp, G.;Smith, R. J. H.: Mutations in the transcriptiona.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EYA4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603550, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fatty-acid-coenzyme a ligase, long-chain 1 (FACL1, AccessionNP_(—)001986.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FACL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FACL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FACL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7139, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition ofFatty-acid-coenzyme a ligase, long-chain 1 (FACL1, AccessionNP_(—)001986.1) . Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FACL1.

Fatty-acid-coenzyme a ligase, long-chain 2 (FACL2, AccessionNP_(—)066945.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FACL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FACL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FACL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7139, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition ofFatty-acid-coenzyme a ligase, long-chain 2 (FACL2, AccessionNP_(—)066945.1), a gene which activates long-chain fatty acids for bothsynthesis of cellular lipids. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FACL2.

The function of FACL2 has been established by previous studies. See152425. Minoshima et al. (1991) isolated a human cDNA for a long-chainacyl- CoA synthetase from a human liver cDNA library using the rat cDNAas a probe. Using flow- sorted human chromosomes, they demonstrated thatthe gene, now designated FACL2, is located on human chromosome 4. Cantuet al. (1995) mapped FACL2 to 4q34-q35 by fluorescence in situhybridization.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cantu, E. S.; Sprinkle, T. J.; Ghosh, B.; Singh, I.: The humanpalmitoyl-CoA ligase (FACL2) gene maps to the chromosome 4q34-q35 regionby fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and somatic cell hybridpanels. Genomics 28:600-602, 1995; and

Minoshima, S.; Fukuyama, R.; Yamamoto, T.; Shimizu, N.: Mapping of humanlong-chain acyl-CoA synthetase to chromosome 4. (Abstract) Cytogenet.Cell Genet. 58:1888 only, 1991.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FACL2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 152426, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fanconi anemia, complementation group a (FANCA, AccessionNP_(—)000126.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FANCA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FANCA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FANCA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5437, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group a (FANCA, Accession NP_(—)000126.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCA.

Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23, Accession NP_(—)065689.1) is anotherGAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF23 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FGF23, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGF23BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15801, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 23 (FGF23, Accession NP_(—)065689.1), a gene which a member ofthe fibroblast growth factor family. And therefore is associated withAutosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Autosomal dominanthypophosphatemic rickets, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FGF23.

The function of FGF23 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. FLJ00001 (AccessionXP_(—)088525.2) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ00001 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00001, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ00001 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6835,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00001(Accession XP_(—)088525.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00001.

FLJ00024 (Accession NP_(—)203745.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ00024, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00024BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18861, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00024(Accession NP_(—)203745.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00024.

FLJ00024 (Accession XP_(—)033361.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ00024, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00024BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18861, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00024(Accession XP_(—)033361.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00024.

FLJ10450 (Accession NP_(—)060565.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10450 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10450,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10450 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10450(Accession NP_(—)060565.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10450.

FLJ11036 (Accession NP_(—)060776.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11036 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11036,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11036 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14811, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11036(Accession NP_(—)060776.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11036.

FLJ12488 (Accession NP_(—)112495.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12488 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12488,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12488 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17886, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12488(Accession NP_(—)112495.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12488.

FLJ12552 (Accession NP_(—)073743.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12552 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12552,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12552 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9222, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12552(Accession NP_(—)073743.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12552.

FLJ13204 (Accession NP_(—)079037.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13204 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13204,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13204 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4763, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13204(Accession NP_(—)079037.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13204.

FLJ13441 (Accession NP_(—)076413.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13441 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13441,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13441 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7854, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13441(Accession NP_(—)076413.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13441.

FLJ13848 (Accession NP_(—)079047.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13848 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13848,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13848 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1687, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13848(Accession NP_(—)079047.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13848.

FLJ14106 (Accession NP_(—)079343.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14106 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14106,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14106 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14106(Accession NP_(—)079343.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14106.

FLJ14457 (Accession NP_(—)116177.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14457 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14457,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14457 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11171, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14457(Accession NP_(—)116177.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14457.

FLJ20413 (Accession NP_(—)060278.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20413 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20413,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20413 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4973, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20413(Accession NP_(—)060278.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20413.

FLJ20436 (Accession NP_(—)060292.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20436 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20436BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ20436, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20436BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20436 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12137 andSEQ ID:15533 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20436(Accession NP_(—)060292.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20436.

FLJ20487 (Accession NP_(—)060311.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20487 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20487,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20487 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13148, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20487(Accession NP_(—)060311.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20487.

FLJ20489 (Accession NP_(—)060312.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20489 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20489,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20489 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14840, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20489(Accession NP_(—)060312.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20489.

FLJ20626 (Accession NP_(—)060378.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20626 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20626,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20626 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17489, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20626(Accession NP_(—)060378.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20626.

FLJ21135 (Accession NP_(—)079142.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21135 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21135,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21135 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7806, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21135(Accession NP_(—)079142.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21135.

FLJ22059 (Accession NP_(—)073589.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22059 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22059,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22059 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12358, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22059(Accession NP_(—)073589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22059.

FLJ22419 (Accession NP_(—)078973.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22419 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22419,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22419 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13241, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22419(Accession NP_(—)078973.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22419.

FLJ31657 (Accession NP_(—)689971.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31657 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31657,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31657 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19250, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31657(Accession NP_(—)689971.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31657.

FLJ33790 (Accession NP_(—)775854.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33790 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33790,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33790 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8915, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33790(Accession NP_(—)775854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33790.

FLJ33996 (Accession NP_(—)787090.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33996 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33996,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33996 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:639, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33996(Accession NP_(—)787090.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33996.

FLJ36674 (Accession NP_(—)775893.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36674 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36674,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36674 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18877, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36674(Accession NP_(—)775893.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36674.

FLJ37078 (Accession NP_(—)694588.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37078 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37078,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37078 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18330, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37078(Accession NP_(—)694588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37078.

FLJ38984 (Accession NP_(—)689587.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38984 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38984,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38984 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3780, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38984(Accession NP_(—)689587.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38984.

Fucosyltransferase 7 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT7, AccessionNP_(—)004470.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FUT7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FUT7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FUT7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7584, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Fucosyltransferase7 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT7, Accession NP_004470.1), a genewhich may catalyze alpha-1,3 glycosidic linkages involved in theexpression of sialyl lewis x antigens. and therefore may be associatedwith Ulcer disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Ulcer disease, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FUT7.

The function of FUT7 has been established by previous studies. Thesialyl Lewis x oligosaccharide determinant is an essential component ofleukocyte counterreceptors for E-selectin-(OMIM Ref. No. 131210) andP-selectin-(OMIM Ref. No. 173610) mediated adhesions of leukocytes. Thisoligosaccharide molecule is displayed on the surfaces of granulocytes,monocytes, and natural killer cells. Formation of leukocyte adhesions tothese selectins is an early and important step in the process thatultimately allows leukocytes to leave the vascular tree and becomerecruited into lymphoid tissues and sites of inflammation. Bengtson etal. (2001) identified 3 individuals who were heterozygous for a 326G-Apoint mutation (arg110 to gln) in the FUT7 gene. Screening of familymembers revealed a homozygote for the mutation. Neutrophils isolatedfrom individuals carrying the mutation showed lowered expression of SLeXand elevated expression of CD65 compared to controls. The homozygousindividual was found to have ulcer disease, noninsulin-dependentdiabetes, osteoporosis, spondyloarthrosis, and Sjogren syndrome, but therelationship between disease and the mutation was not clear. Bengtson etal. (2001) determined that the mutation causes loss of function.Biochemical analysis of lysates obtained from COS-7 cells transientlytransfected with the mutated FUT7 construct revealed no FUT7 activity,and immunocytochemical visualization revealed no SLeX on the surface ofthese cells.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bengtson, P.; Larson, C.; Lundblad, A.; Larson, G.; Pahlsson, P.:Identification of a missense mutation (G329A; arg110- to - gln) in thehuman FUT7 gene. J. Biol. Chem. 276:31575-31582, 2001; and

Mahdavi, J.; Sonden, B.; Hurtig, M.; Olfat, F. O.; Forsberg, L.; Roche,N.; Angstrom, J.; Larsson, T.; Teneberg, S.; Karlsson, K.-A.; Altraja,S.; Wadstrom, T.; and 11 others: Helicob.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FUT7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602030, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Growth hormone inducible transmembrane protein (GHITM,Accession NP_(—)055209.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GHITM BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GHITM,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GHITM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18194, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Growth hormoneinducible transmembrane protein (GHITM, Accession NP_(—)055209.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GHITM.

GIOT-2 (Accession NP_(—)057348.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GIOT-2 BINDING SITE1 and GIOT-2 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby GIOT-2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GIOT-2 BINDING SITE1 andGIOT-2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6079 and SEQ ID:11250respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of GIOT-2 (AccessionNP_(—)057348.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GIOT-2.

Golgi autoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 1 (GOLGA1, AccessionNP_(—)002068.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GOLGA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GOLGA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GOLGA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11331, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Golgi autoantigen,golgin subfamily a, 1 (GOLGA1, Accession NP_(—)002068.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GOLGA1.

GOR (Accession NP_(—)758439.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GOR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GOR, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GOR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13612, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of GOR (AccessionNP_(—)758439.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GOR.

GREB1 (Accession NP_(—)683701.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GREB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GREB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GREB1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8571, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of GREB1 (AccessionNP_(—)683701.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GREB1.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-asparate-associated protein 1(glutamate binding) (GRINA, Accession XP_(—)291268.1) is another GAM144target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRINA BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GRINA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRINA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12280, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-asparate-associated protein 1(glutamate binding) (GRINA, Accession XP_(—)291268.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GRINA.

GRTP1 (Accession NP_(—)078995.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRTP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRTP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRTP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11191, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of GRTP1 (AccessionNP_(—)078995.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRTP1.

HES2 (Accession XP_(—)290879.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HES2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HES2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HES2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17870, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of HES2 (AccessionXP_(—)290879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HES2.

Holocarboxylase synthetase (biotin-[proprionyl-coenzyme a-carboxylase(atp-hydrolysing)] ligase) (HLCS, Accession NP_(—)000402.2) is anotherGAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HLCS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HLCS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HLCSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13731, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Holocarboxylasesynthetase (biotin-[proprionyl-coenzyme a-carboxylase (atp-hydrolysing)]ligase) (HLCS, Accession NP_(—)000402.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HLCS.

Homeo box c9 (HOXC9, Accession NP_(—)008828.1) is another GAM144 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HOXC9 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHOXC9, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXC9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box c9(HOXC9, Accession NP_(—)008828.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HOXC9.

HSPC129 (Accession NP_(—)057480.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSPC129 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC129,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC129 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14145, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of HSPC129 (AccessionNP_(—)057480.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSPC129.

Insulin-like growth factor 2, antisense (IGF2AS, Accession NP_057496.1)is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IGF2ASBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by IGF2AS, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofIGF2AS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16566, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Insulin-likegrowth factor 2, antisense (IGF2AS, Accession NP_(—)057496.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IGF2AS.

Inositol hexaphosphate kinase 2 (IHPK2, Accession NP_(—)057375.1) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IHPK2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by IHPK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IHPK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9050, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Inositolhexaphosphate kinase 2 (IHPK2, Accession NP_(—)057375.1), a gene whichmay act as energy reserves in selected intracellular sites. Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IHPK2.

The function of IHPK2 has been established by previous studies. Inositoltrisphosphate is a messenger molecule that releases calcium fromintracellular stores. Homologs with multiple phosphates, includingpyrophosphates, have also been identified. Inositol pyrophosphates areformed by several enzymes, including IHPK2. By database screening forhomologs of rat Ihpk1 (OMIM Ref. No. 606991), Saiardi et al. (1999)obtained a cDNA encoding IHPK2, which had been called PiUS because itstimulates the uptake of inorganic phosphate but lacks transporterfeatures. The deduced 426-amino acid protein is 98% identical to therabbit protein and 48% identical to mouse Ihpk1. It contains a25-residue conserved sequence also found in ITPKA (OMIM Ref. No.147521), ITPKB (OMIM Ref. No. 147522), and 2 yeast proteins. Westernblot analysis showed expression of a 49-kD protein. Northern blotanalysis revealed high-level expression of a 1.9-kb transcript in mousebrain and lung, with lower levels in liver, kidney, and testis. Usingconfocal microscopy, Saiardi et al. (2001) demonstrated that mouse Ihpk1is present in both the nucleus and the cytoplasm, whereas IHPK2 isalmost exclusively nuclear and IHPK3 (OMIM Ref. No. 606993) ispredominantly cytoplasmic. Saiardi et al. (1999) showed that cellsexpressing IHPK2 displayed robust InsP6 kinase activity. They proposedthat IHPK1 and IHPK2 may act as energy reserves in selectedintracellular sites. Morrison et al. (2002) showed that IHPK2 expressionleads to a reduction of colony-forming cells, while overexpressioncauses increased radiosensitivity. Exposure to beta-interferon (IFNB;147640) or radiation induced caspase-8 (CASP8; 601763), but only IFNBinduced TRAIL (TNFSF10; 603598), and only radiation induced DR4(TNFRSF10A; 603611). The apoptotic effects of these treatments could beblocked by a dominant-negative mutant of the TRAIL receptor DR5(TNFRSF10B; 603612) or by BCL2 (OMIM Ref. No. 151430). Morrison et al.(2002) concluded that IHPK2 expression enhances sensitivity of someovarian carcinomas to interferon and radiation treatment. Furthermore,they proposed that IHPK2 functions to enhance the expression of CASP8through different extrinsic receptor-mediated pathways.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Morrison, B. H.; Bauer, J. A.; Hu, J.; Grane, R. W.; Ozdemir, A. M.;Chawla-Sarkar, M.; Gong, B.; Almasan, A.; Kalvakolanu, D. V.; Lindner,D. J.: Inositol hexakisphosphate kinase 2 sensitizes ovarian carcinomacells to multiple cancer therapeutics. Oncogene 21:1882-1889, 2002; and

Saiardi, A.; Erdjument-Bromage, H.; Snowman, A. M.; Tempst, P.; Snyder,S. H.: Synthesis of diphosphoinositol pentakisphosphate by a newlyidentified family of higher inositol polypho.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IHPK2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606992, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate 3-kinase b (ITPKB, AccessionNP_(—)002212.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ITPKB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITPKB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ITPKB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2633, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Inositol1,4,5-trisphosphate 3-kinase b (ITPKB, Accession NP_(—)002212.1), a genewhich is a type B inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate 3 kinase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ITPKB.

The function of ITPKB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Potassium largeconductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily m, beta member 4(KCNMB4, Accession NP_(—)055320.4) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNMB4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNMB4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNMB4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Potassium largeconductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily m, beta member 4(KCNMB4, Accession NP_(—)055320.4), a gene which regulates gatingkinetics of slow K channels in a Ca-sensitive manner. Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNMB4.

The function of KCNMB4 has been established by previous studies. Thelarge conductance, calcium-activated potassium (BK) channel is a memberof the Shaker-related 6-transmembrane domain potassium channelsuperfamily that is sensitive to voltage and calcium. BK channels arecomposed of a pore-forming alpha subunit (KCNMA1, or HSLO; 600150) and,in some tissues, a beta subunit. The beta-1 subunit (KCNMB1; 603951) isexpressed predominantly in smooth muscle cells, whereas the beta-2subunit (KCNMB2; 605214) is expressed in endocrine tissue, such asadrenal chromaffin cells. By searching EST databases, Behrens et al.(2000) and Brenner et al. (2000) identified cDNAs encoding KCNMB4.Sequence analysis predicted that the 210-amino acid KCNMB4 proteincontains 2 conserved transmembrane domains and an extracellular domaincontaining an N-glycosylation site and 4 cys residues; however, likeKCNMB3 (OMIM Ref. No. 605222), KCNMB4 lacks the putativecharybdotoxin/iberiotoxin-binding site. RNA dot blot analysis by Behrenset al. (2000) revealed high and specific expression of KCNMB4 in centralnervous system tissue, with no expression in nonneuronal tissue.Northern blot analysis by Behrens et al. (2000) and Brenner et al.(2000) detected major 1.9- and minor 3.0- and 6.1-kb KCNMB4 transcriptsin all brain tissues. Functional analysis of the effects of KCNMB4 onKCNMA1 showed that KCNMB4 slows activation kinetics, leads to steepercalcium sensitivity, and shifts the voltage range of BK currentactivation to more negative potentials than does KCNMB1. KCNMA1/KCNMB4channels were not blocked by charybdotoxin or iberiotoxin and wereactivated by 17-beta-estradiol (Behrens et al., 2000). By electronicPCR, Behrens et al. (2000) mapped the KCNMB4 gene to 12q14.1-q15

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Behrens, R.; Nolting, A.; Reimann, F.; Schwarz, M.; Waldschutz, R.;Pongs, O.: hKCNMB3 and hKCNMB4, cloning and characterization of twomembers of the large-conductance calcium-activated potassium channelbeta subunit family. FEBS Lett. 474:99-106, 2000; and

Brenner, R.; Jegla, T. J.; Wickenden, A.; Liu, Y.; Aldrich, R. W.:Cloning and functional characterization of novel large conductancecalcium-activated potassium channel beta subunits.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNMB4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605223, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA0194 (Accession XP_(—)038362.3) is another GAM144 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0194 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIAA0194, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0194 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12459, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0194(Accession XP_(—)038362.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0194.

KIAA0196 (Accession NP_(—)055661.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0196 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0196,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0196 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0196(Accession NP_(—)055661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0196.

KIAA0258 (Accession NP_(—)055600.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0258 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0258,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0258 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7237, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0258(Accession NP_(—)055600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0258.

KIAA0469 (Accession NP_(—)055666.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0469 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0469,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0469 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18243, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0469(Accession NP_(—)055666.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0469.

KIAA0557 (Accession XP_(—)085507.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0557 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0557,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0557 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15943, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0557(Accession XP_(—)085507.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0557.

KIAA0773 (Accession NP_(—)055505.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0773 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0773,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0773 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7991, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0773(Accession NP_(—)055505.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0773.

KIAA0971 (Accession NP_(—)055744.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0971 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0971,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0971 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4116, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0971(Accession NP_(—)055744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0971.

KIAA0987 (Accession NP_(—)036439.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0987 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0987,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0987 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19005, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0987(Accession NP_(—)036439.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0987.

KIAA1054 (Accession XP_(—)043493.5) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1054 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1054,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1054 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19444, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1054(Accession XP_(—)043493.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1054.

KIAA1210 (Accession XP_(—)172801.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1210 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1210,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1210 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3392, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1210(Accession XP_(—)172801.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1210.

KIAA1317 (Accession XP_(—)098368.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1317 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1317,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1317 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1317(Accession XP_(—)098368.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1317.

KIAA1340 (Accession XP_(—)044836.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1340 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1340,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1340 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10596, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1340(Accession XP_(—)044836.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1340.

KIAA1377 (Accession XP_(—)040708.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1377 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1377,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1377 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2469, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1377(Accession XP_(—)040708.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1377.

KIAA1822 (Accession XP_(—)041566.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1822 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1822,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1822 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4193, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1822(Accession XP_(—)041566.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1822.

KIAA1908 (Accession XP_(—)055834.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1908 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1908,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1908 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12359, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1908(Accession XP_(—)055834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1908.

KIAA1920 (Accession XP_(—)085210.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1920 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1920,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1920 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8934, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1920(Accession XP_(—)085210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1920.

Ladinin 1 (LAD1, Accession NP_(—)005549.2) is another GAM144 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LAD1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLAD1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LAD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13558, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Ladinin 1 (LAD1,Accession NP_(—)005549.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LAD1.

Lim domain binding 2 (LDB2, Accession NP_(—)001281.1) is another GAM144target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LDB2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LDB2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LDB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8958, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Lim domain binding2 (LDB2, Accession NP_(—)001281.1), a gene which physically interactswith the LIM domains of nuclear proteins. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LDB2.

The function of LDB2 has been established by previous studies. Genesencoding LIM domain-binding factors were initially isolated in a screenfor proteins that physically interact with the LIM domains of nuclearproteins. These proteins are capable of binding to a variety oftranscription factors and are likely to function at enhancers to bringtogether diverse transcription factors and form higher order activationcomplexes or to block formation of such complexes (Jurata and Gill,1997). The family of genes encoding LIM domain-binding factors includes2 members isolated from the mouse, Clim1 (Bach et al., 1997) andClim2/Lbd1/Nli (Agulnick et al., 1996; Jurata et al., 1996; Bach et al.,1997) and their homologs cloned from the frog, chicken, and fly. Thefact that LIM domain-binding factors are likely to be involved in thecoordination of the transcriptional activity of many diverse factorsmight implicate them in human phenotypes characterized by multipleaffected sites. Semina et al. (1998) cloned the human genes CLIM1 andCLIM2 (OMIM Ref. No. 603451). They identified human sequences homologousto the mouse gene encoding Nli/Lbd1 in the EST database. Human sequenceshomologous to both Clim1 and Clim2 proteins were found. To obtainfull-length cDNA clones for both genes, they screened a humancraniofacial cDNA library with the corresponding human clones. The CLIM1composite cDNA was found to be 2,351 bp long; the CLIM2 composite cDNAwas found to be 1,953 bp long. The genes encode proteins of similarsize, 373 and 375 amino acids, respectively. The proteins show a veryhigh degree of identity with their homologs from other species as wellas with each other. Using the Genebridge 4 radiation hybrid panel,Semina et al. (1998) mapped the CLIM1 and CLIM2 genes. CLIM1 waslocalized to 4p16-p15 and the map position was refined to 4p15 with aregional mapping panel for human chromosome 4. CLIM2 was localized to10q24-q25; this region shares homology with the distal region of mousechromosome 19, where the mouse gene Lbd1 was mapped by Yamashita et al.(1998).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Semina, E. V.; Altherr, M. R.; Murray, J. C.: Cloning and chromosomallocalization of two novel human genes encoding LIM-domain bindingfactors CLIM1 and CLIM2/LDB1/NL1. Mammalian Genome 9:921-924, 1998; and

Yamashita, T.; Agulnick, A. D.; Copeland, N. G.; Gilbert, D. J.;Jenkins, N. A.; Westphal, H.: Genomic structure and chromosomallocalization of the mouse LIM domain- binding protein 1 g.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LDB2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603450, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Lectin, galactoside-binding, soluble, 9 (galectin 9) (LGALS9,Accession NP_(—)002299.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LGALS9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by LGALS9, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LGALS9BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13678, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Lectin,galactoside-binding, soluble, 9 (galectin 9) (LGALS9, AccessionNP_(—)002299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LGALS9.

Lectin, galactoside-binding, soluble, 9 (galectin 9) (LGALS9, AccessionNP_(—)033665.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LGALS9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LGALS9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LGALS9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13678, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Lectin,galactoside-binding, soluble, 9 (galectin 9) (LGALS9, AccessionNP_(—)033665.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LGALS9.

Leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor, subfamily b (with tm and itimdomains), member 3 (LILRB3, Accession NP_(—)006855.1) is another GAM144target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LILRB3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LILRB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LILRB3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19524, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Leukocyteimmunoglobulin-like receptor, subfamily b (with tm and itim domains),member 3 (LILRB3, Accession NP_(—)006855.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LILRB3.

Lectin, mannose-binding, 1 like (LMAN1L, Accession NP_(—)078971.2) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LMAN1LBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LMAN1L, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LMAN1L BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Lectin,mannose-binding, 1 like (LMAN1L, Accession NP_(—)078971.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LMAN1L.

LOC125058 (Accession XP_(—)008617.5) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC125058 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC125058, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC125058 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17192, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC125058(Accession XP_(—)008617.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC125058.

LOC126661 (Accession XP_(—)059061.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126661 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126661, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126661 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12608, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC126661(Accession XP_(—)059061.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126661.

LOC130672 (Accession XP_(—)059465.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130672 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130672, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130672 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18606, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC130672(Accession XP_(—)059465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130672.

LOC132205 (Accession XP_(—)067736.5) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC132205 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC132205, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC132205 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3634, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC132205(Accession XP_(—)067736.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC132205.

LOC133491 (Accession XP_(—)059655.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC133491 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC133491, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC133491 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19600, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC133491(Accession XP_(—)059655.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC133491.

LOC139547 (Accession XP_(—)066756.4) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC139547 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC139547, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC139547 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7462, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC139547(Accession XP_(—)066756.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC139547.

LOC143425 (Accession NP_(—)783860.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143425 BINDING SITE1 and LOC143425BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC143425, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143425BINDING SITE1 and LOC143425 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15557 andSEQ ID:15233 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC143425(Accession NP_(—)783860.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143425.

LOC144266 (Accession XP_(—)084795.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144266 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144266, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144266 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6620, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC144266(Accession XP_(—)084795.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144266.

LOC144742 (Accession XP_(—)084949.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144742 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144742, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144742 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC144742(Accession XP_(—)084949.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144742.

LOC145601 (Accession XP_(—)096816.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145601 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145601, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145601 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5208, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC145601(Accession XP_(—)096816.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145601.

LOC146177 (Accession NP_(—)778229.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8484, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC146177(Accession NP_(—)778229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146177.

LOC148640 (Accession XP_(—)086257.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148640 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148640, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148640 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12242, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC148640(Accession XP_(—)086257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148640.

LOC149018 (Accession XP_(—)086402.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149018 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149018, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149018 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC149018(Accession XP_(—)086402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149018.

LOC152225 (Accession XP_(—)098181.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152225 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152225, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152225 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC152225(Accession XP_(—)098181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152225.

LOC153516 (Accession NP_(—)612500.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153516 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153516, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153516 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11300, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC153516(Accession NP_(—)612500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153516.

LOC154877 (Accession XP_(—)098626.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154877 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154877, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154877 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC154877(Accession XP_(—)098626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154877.

LOC155032 (Accession XP_(—)098647.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155032 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155032, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155032 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14193, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC155032(Accession XP_(—)098647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155032.

LOC164118 (Accession XP_(—)089384.5) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC164118 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC164118, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC164118 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9005, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC164118(Accession XP_(—)089384.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC164118.

LOC169981 (Accession XP_(—)093024.3) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC169981 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC169981, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC169981 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18817, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC169981(Accession XP_(—)093024.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC169981.

LOC197342 (Accession XP_(—)113869.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197342 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197342, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197342 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6172, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC197342(Accession XP_(—)113869.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197342.

LOC221749 (Accession XP_(—)166341.3) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221749 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221749, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221749 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3541, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC221749(Accession XP_(—)166341.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221749.

LOC221938 (Accession XP_(—)166542.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221938 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221938, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221938 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5317, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC221938(Accession XP_(—)166542.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221938.

LOC255330 (Accession NP_(—)777595.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255330 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255330, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255330 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1604, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC255330(Accession NP_(—)777595.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255330.

LOC255926 (Accession XP_(—)171190.3) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255926 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255926, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255926 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC255926(Accession XP_(—)171190.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255926.

LOC255975 (Accession XP_(—)171083.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255975 BINDING SITE1 and LOC255975BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC255975, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255975BINDING SITE1 and LOC255975 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7649 andSEQ ID:10185 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC255975(Accession XP_(—)171083.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255975.

LOC255992 (Accession XP_(—)172605.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255992 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255992, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255992 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11034, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC255992(Accession XP_(—)172605.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255992.

LOC283045 (Accession XP_(—)210866.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283045 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283045, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283045 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC283045(Accession XP_(—)210866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283045.

LOC283048 (Accession XP_(—)210867.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283048 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283048, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283048 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3775, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC283048(Accession XP_(—)210867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283048.

LOC283125 (Accession XP_(—)210897.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283125 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283125, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283125 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16750, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC283125(Accession XP_(—)210897.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283125.

LOC283232 (Accession NP_(—)777600.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283232 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283232, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283232 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6314, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC283232(Accession NP_(—)777600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283232.

LOC283382 (Accession XP_(—)211005.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283382 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283382, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283382 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13039, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC283382(Accession XP_(—)211005.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283382.

LOC283505 (Accession XP_(—)208702.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283505 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283505, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283505 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5605, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC283505(Accession XP_(—)208702.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283505.

LOC283806 (Accession XP_(—)208846.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283806 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283806, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283806 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:707, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC283806(Accession XP_(—)208846.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283806.

LOC284065 (Accession XP_(—)208995.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284065 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284065, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284065 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12322, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC284065(Accession XP_(—)208995.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284065.

LOC284133 (Accession XP_(—)211346.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284133 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284133, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284133 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC284133(Accession XP_(—)211346.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284133.

LOC284175 (Accession XP_(—)211364.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284175 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284175, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284175 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8090, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC284175(Accession XP_(—)211364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284175.

LOC284202 (Accession XP_(—)208174.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284202 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284202, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284202 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10595, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC284202(Accession XP_(—)208174.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284202.

LOC284242 (Accession XP_(—)211398.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284242 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284242, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284242 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16270, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC284242(Accession XP_(—)211398.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284242.

LOC284265 (Accession XP_(—)209096.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284265 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284265, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284265 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12953, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC284265(Accession XP_(—)209096.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284265.

LOC284600 (Accession XP_(—)211548.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284600 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284600, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284600 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7901, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC284600(Accession XP_(—)211548.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284600.

LOC284811 (Accession XP_(—)211643.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284811 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284811, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284811 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC284811(Accession XP_(—)211643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284811.

LOC284836 (Accession XP_(—)211654.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284836 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284836, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284836 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6675, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC284836(Accession XP_(—)211654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284836.

LOC284952 (Accession XP_(—)211706.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284952 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284952, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284952 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4865, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC284952(Accession XP_(—)211706.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284952.

LOC284981 (Accession XP_(—)211720.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284981 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284981, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284981 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9447, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC284981(Accession XP_(—)211720.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284981.

LOC285092 (Accession XP_(—)210410.3) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285092 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285092, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285092 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4645, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC285092(Accession XP_(—)210410.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285092.

LOC285633 (Accession XP_(—)211965.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285633 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285633, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285633 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7854, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC285633(Accession XP_(—)211965.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285633.

LOC285673 (Accession XP_(—)209720.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285673 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285673, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285673 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7761, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC285673(Accession XP_(—)209720.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285673.

LOC285678 (Accession XP_(—)209717.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285678 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285678, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285678 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7718, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC285678(Accession XP_(—)209717.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285678.

LOC285812 (Accession XP_(—)212055.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285812, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285812 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9156, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC285812(Accession XP_(—)212055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285812.

LOC285853 (Accession XP_(—)209779.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285853 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285853, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285853 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14829, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC285853(Accession XP_(—)209779.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285853.

LOC285950 (Accession XP_(—)212089.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285950 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285950, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285950 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8104, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC285950(Accession XP_(—)212089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285950.

LOC286044 (Accession XP_(—)212150.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286044 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286044, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286044 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC286044(Accession XP_(—)212150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286044.

LOC286166 (Accession XP_(—)209925.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC286166(Accession XP_(—)209925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286166.

LOC286425 (Accession XP_(—)208420.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286425 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286425, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286425 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13002, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC286425(Accession XP_(—)208420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286425.

LOC286528 (Accession XP_(—)210501.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286528 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286528, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286528 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9313, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC286528(Accession XP_(—)210501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286528.

LOC338585 (Accession XP_(—)294658.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338585 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338585, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338585 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:513, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC338585(Accession XP_(—)294658.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338585.

LOC338609 (Accession XP_(—)294664.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338609 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338609, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338609 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17348, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC338609(Accession XP_(—)294664.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338609.

LOC338842 (Accession XP_(—)294729.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338842 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338842, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338842 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16575, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC338842(Accession XP_(—)294729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338842.

LOC339159 (Accession XP_(—)294834.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339159 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339159, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339159 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16086, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC339159(Accession XP_(—)294834.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339159.

LOC339354 (Accession XP_(—)290289.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339354 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339354, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339354 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC339354(Accession XP_(—)290289.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339354.

LOC339381 (Accession XP_(—)086070.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339381 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339381, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339381 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17886, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC339381(Accession XP_(—)086070.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339381.

LOC339385 (Accession XP_(—)290863.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339385 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339385, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339385 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11261, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC339385(Accession XP_(—)290863.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339385.

LOC339711 (Accession XP_(—)295038.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339711 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339711, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339711 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12948, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC339711(Accession XP_(—)295038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339711.

LOC339717 (Accession XP_(—)295040.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339717 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339717, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339717 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC339717(Accession XP_(—)295040.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339717.

LOC340449 (Accession XP_(—)290424.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340449 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340449, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340449 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13612, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC340449(Accession XP_(—)290424.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340449.

LOC340895 (Accession XP_(—)295865.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1020, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC340895(Accession XP_(—)295865.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340895.

LOC347546 (Accession XP_(—)298101.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347546 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347546, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347546 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1558, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC347546(Accession XP_(—)298101.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347546.

LOC348099 (Accession XP_(—)302654.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348099 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348099, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348099 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC348099(Accession XP_(—)302654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348099.

LOC348144 (Accession XP_(—)300638.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348144 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348144, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348144 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9665, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC348144(Accession XP_(—)300638.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348144.

LOC348406 (Accession XP_(—)302746.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348406 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348406, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348406 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5817, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC348406(Accession XP_(—)302746.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348406.

LOC348461 (Accession XP_(—)302764.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348461 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348461, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348461 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4302, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC348461(Accession XP_(—)302764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348461.

LOC348527 (Accession XP_(—)300779.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348527 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348527BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348527, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348527BINDING SITE1 and LOC348527 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14241 andSEQ ID:8859 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC348527(Accession XP_(—)300779.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348527.

LOC348768 (Accession XP_(—)302883.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348768 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348768, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348768 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10838, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC348768(Accession XP_(—)302883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348768.

LOC348842 (Accession XP_(—)300861.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348842 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348842, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348842 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7649, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC348842(Accession XP_(—)300861.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348842.

LOC349234 (Accession XP_(—)300987.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349234 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349234, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349234 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10784, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC349234(Accession XP_(—)300987.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349234.

LOC349323 (Accession XP_(—)301029.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349323 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349323, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349323 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6731, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC349323(Accession XP_(—)301029.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349323.

LOC351983 (Accession XP_(—)305307.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC351983 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC351983, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC351983 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC351983(Accession XP_(—)305307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC351983.

LOC90529 (Accession NP_(—)835223.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90529 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90529,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90529 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10023, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC90529(Accession NP_(—)835223.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90529.

LOC91661 (Accession NP_(—)612381.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91661 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91661,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91661 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC91661(Accession NP_(—)612381.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91661.

LOC91664 (Accession XP_(—)039908.2) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91664 BINDING SITE1 and LOC91664BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC91664, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91664BINDING SITE1 and LOC91664 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16097 andSEQ ID:20155 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC91664(Accession XP_(—)039908.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91664.

LOC93097 (Accession XP_(—)049221.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93097 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93097,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93097 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7213, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC93097(Accession XP_(—)049221.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93097.

LOC96597 (Accession XP_(—)039922.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC96597 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC96597,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC96597 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16552, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of LOC96597(Accession XP_(—)039922.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC96597.

Lysyl oxidase-like 1 (LOXL1, Accession NP_(—)005567.1) is another GAM144target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LOXL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LOXL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOXL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Lysyl oxidase-like1 (LOXL1, Accession NP_(—)005567.1), a gene which is Involved incollagen and elastin crosslinking. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LOXL1.

The function of LOXL1 has been established by previous studies. Kenyonet al. (1993) isolated a novel human cDNA with a predicted proteinhomologous to the carboxyl end of lysyl oxidase (LOX; 153455). Thehomology to lysyl oxidase began exactly at the position of the exon1/exon 2 boundary in the mouse gene. The lysyl oxidase-like gene, whichappeared to be no larger than 22.1 kb, coded for a single polyadenylatedRNA species of 2.48 kb By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Kenyon etal. (1993) mapped the human LOXL gene to 15q24-q25. Using interspecificbackcross analysis, Wydner et al. (1997) mapped the mouse Loxl gene tochromosome 9, in a region that shows conservation of synteny with human15q24. Goy et al. (2000) presented physical mapping data demonstratinglinkage of the LOXL1 gene to the PML gene (OMIM Ref. No. 102578) onhuman chromosome 15q22.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kenyon, K.; Modi, W. S.; Contente, S.; Friedman, R. M.: A novel humancDNA with a predicted protein similar to lysyl oxidase maps tochromosome 15q24-q25. J. Biol. Chem. 268:18435-18437, 1993; and

Kim, Y.; Boy, C. D.; Csiszar, K.: A new gene with sequence andstructural similarity to the gene encoding human lysyl oxidase. J. Biol.Chem. 270:7176-7182, 1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LOXL1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 153456, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Mucosal vascular addressin cell adhesion molecule 1 (MADCAM1,Accession NP_(—)570117.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MADCAM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MADCAM1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MADCAM1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13746, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Mucosal vascularaddressin cell adhesion molecule 1 (MADCAM1, Accession NP_(—)570117.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MADCAM1.

Mucosal vascular addressin cell adhesion molecule 1 (MADCAM1, AccessionNP_(—)570116.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MADCAM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MADCAM1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MADCAM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13746, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Mucosal vascularaddressin cell adhesion molecule 1 (MADCAM1, Accession NP_(—)570116.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MADCAM1.

Mucosal vascular addressin cell adhesion molecule 1 (MADCAM1, AccessionNP_(—)570118.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MADCAM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MADCAM1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MADCAM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13746, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Mucosal vascularaddressin cell adhesion molecule 1 (MADCAM1, Accession NP_(—)570118.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MADCAM1.

MGC10702 (Accession NP_(—)116052.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10702 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10702,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10702 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of MGC10702(Accession NP_(—)116052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10702.

MGC16638 (Accession NP_(—)777593.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC16638 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16638,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16638 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14522, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of MGC16638(Accession NP_(—)777593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC16638.

MGC17791 (Accession NP_(—)689575.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC17791 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC17791,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC17791 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1463, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of MGC17791(Accession NP_(—)689575.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC17791.

MGC23270 (Accession NP_(—)689859.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC23270 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC23270,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC23270 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9116, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of MGC23270(Accession NP_(—)689859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC23270.

MGC29761 (Accession NP_(—)653255.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29761 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29761,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29761 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of MGC29761(Accession NP_(—)653255.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29761.

MGC3169 (Accession NP_(—)076979.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3169 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3169,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3169 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19412, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of MGC3169 (AccessionNP_(—)076979.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3169.

MGC35366 (Accession NP_(—)689648.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35366 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35366,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35366 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13055, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of MGC35366(Accession NP_(—)689648.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35366.

MGC4368 (Accession NP_(—)078786.2) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4368 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4368,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4368 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of MGC4368 (AccessionNP_(—)078786.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4368.

MGC45380 (Accession NP_(—)597723.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC45380 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC45380,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC45380 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1218, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of MGC45380(Accession NP_(—)597723.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC45380.

MIRAB13 (Accession NP_(—)203744.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MIRAB13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MIRAB13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIRAB13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10121, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of MIRAB13 (AccessionNP_(—)203744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MIRAB13.

MIRAB13 (Accession XP_(—)039236.6) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MIRAB13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MIRAB13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIRAB13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10121, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of MIRAB13 (AccessionXP_(—)039236.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MIRAB13.

Makorin, ring finger protein, 1 (MKRN1, Accession NP_(—)038474.1) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MKRN1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MKRN1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MKRN1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5351, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Makorin, ringfinger protein, 1 (MKRN1, Accession NP_(—)038474.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MKRN1.

Membrane protein, palmitoylated 2 (maguk p55 subfamily member 2) (MPP2,Accession NP_(—)005365.2) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MPP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MPP2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MPP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15648, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Membrane protein,palmitoylated 2 (maguk p55 subfamily member 2) (MPP2, AccessionNP_(—)005365.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MPP2.

Mucin 6, gastric (MUC6, Accession XP_(—)290540.1) is another GAM144target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MUC6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MUC6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MUC6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19534, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Mucin 6, gastric(MUC6, Accession XP_(—)290540.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MUC6.

Neuron navigator 1 (NAV1, Accession NP_(—)065176.2) is another GAM144target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NAV1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NAV1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NAV1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1396, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Neuron navigator 1(NAV1, Accession NP_(—)065176.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NAV1.

Ndrg family member 4 (NDRG4, Accession NP_(—)075061.1) is another GAM144target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDRG4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NDRG4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NDRG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19945, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Ndrg family member4 (NDRG4, Accession NP_(—)075061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NDRG4.

Ndrg family member 4 (NDRG4, Accession NP_(—)065198.1) is another GAM144target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDRG4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NDRG4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NDRG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19945, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Ndrg family member4 (NDRG4, Accession NP_(—)065198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NDRG4.

Sialidase 3 (membrane sialidase) (NEU3, Accession NP_(—)006647.2) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NEU3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NEU3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NEU3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4466, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Sialidase 3(membrane sialidase) (NEU3, Accession NP_(—)006647.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NEU3.

Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 1 (NFE2L1, AccessionNP_(—)003195.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NFE2L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NFE2L1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NFE2L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1538, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear factor(erythroid-derived 2)-like 1 (NFE2L1, Accession NP_(—)003195.1), a genewhich may regulate expression of ferritin genes. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NFE2L1.

The function of NFE2L1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM90.1. Nipsnap homolog 1 (c.elegans) (NIPSNAP1, Accession NP_(—)003625.1) is another GAM144 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NIPSNAP1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNIPSNAP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NIPSNAP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8413, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Nipsnap homolog 1(c. elegans) (NIPSNAP1, Accession NP_(—)003625.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NIPSNAP1.

Nuclear receptor subfamily 2, group e, member 3 (NR2E3, AccessionNP_(—)057430.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NR2E3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NR2E3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NR2E3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3895, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorsubfamily 2, group e, member 3 (NR2E3, Accession NP_(—)057430.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NR2E3.

Neurotensin receptor 1 (high affinity) (NTSR1, Accession NP_(—)002522.1)is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NTSR1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NTSR1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNTSR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19566, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Neurotensinreceptor 1 (high affinity) (NTSR1, Accession NP_(—)002522.1), a genewhich is associated with g proteins that activate aphosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NTSR1.

The function of NTSR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM133.1. Nudix (nucleosidediphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 11 (NUDT11, AccessionNP_(—)060629.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NUDT11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUDT11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NUDT11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3712, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Nudix (nucleosidediphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 11 (NUDT11, AccessionNP_(—)060629.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUDT11.

Olfactory receptor, family 2, subfamily h, member 1 (OR2H1, AccessionNP_(—)112145.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. OR2H1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OR2H1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OR2H1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7630, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Olfactoryreceptor, family 2, subfamily h, member 1 (OR2H1, AccessionNP_(—)112145.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OR2H1.

Oxytocin receptor (OXTR, Accession NP_(—)000907.1) is another GAM144target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OXTR BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby OXTR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OXTR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15896, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Oxytocin receptor(OXTR, Accession NP_(—)000907.1), a gene which induces inward ioncurrents. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with OXTR.

The function of OXTR has been established by previous studies. Justbefore the onset of labor, uterine muscle becomes exceedingly sensitiveto oxytocin, for which it is a primary target tissue, because of adramatic increase in the number of oxytocin receptors. Kimura et al.(1992) reported the structure and expression of the human oxytocinreceptor cDNA isolated by expression cloning. The encoded receptor was a388-amino acid polypeptide with 7 transmembrane domains typical of Gprotein-coupled receptors. The oxytocin receptor, expressed in Xenopusoocytes, specifically responded to oxytocin and induced an inwardmembrane current. Messenger RNAs for the receptor were of 2 sizes, 3.6kb in breast and 4.4 kb in ovary, endometrium, and myometrium. The mRNAlevel in myometrium was very high at term. Yang et al. (2002) found thatmutation of lysine-270 (K270) in wildtype OTR completely abolished theability of the receptor to stimulate phosphatidylinositide turnover,with only a small reduction in ligand affinity. These data demonstratedthat OTR K270 is critically important in the stimulation by OTR ofphosphatidylinositide turnover. Mutation of K270 also adversely affectedthe ability of OTR to stimulate ERK1/2 (601795, 176948) phosphorylation.Therefore, this residue plays an important role in the specificity ofOTR/G-alpha-q (OMIM Ref. No. 600998)/PLC (see OMIM Ref. No. 602142)coupling.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kimura, T.; Tanizawa, O.; Mori, K.; Brownstein, M. J.; Okayama, H.:Structure and expression of a human oxytocin receptor. Nature356:526-529, 1992; and

Yang, M.; Wang, W.; Zhong, M.; Philippi, A.; Lichtarge, O.; Sanborn, B.M.: Lysine 270 in the third intracellular domain of the oxytocinreceptor is an important determinant for G-alph.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of OXTR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 167055, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PACAP (Accession NP_(—)057543.1) is another GAM144 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PACAP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPACAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PACAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6514, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of PACAP (AccessionNP_(—)057543.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PACAP.

Phosphatidylcholine transfer protein (PCTP, Accession NP_(—)067036.1) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCTP BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PCTP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCTPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5135, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylcholine transfer protein (PCTP, Accession NP_(—)067036.1), agene which catalyzes the transfer of phosphatidylcholine betweenmembranes (by similarity). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PCTP.

The function of PCTP has been established by previous studies.Phosphatidylcholine (PC) transfer protein (PCTP) is a cytosolic proteinfirst purified from bovine and rat liver that catalyzes intermembranetransfer of PC. By searching an EST database for homologs of bovinePctp, followed by 5-prime RACE and PCR of a kidney cDNA library, Cohenet al. (1999) obtained a cDNA encoding human PCTP. The deduced 214-aminoacid human protein is 76% and 80% identical to bovine and rat Pctp,respectively. Northern blot analysis revealed wide expression of anapproximately 2.3-kb PCTP transcript in all tissues tested exceptthymus. Highest expression was detected in liver, placenta, testis,kidney, and heart, and lowest levels were found in brain and lung.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PCTP.Van Helvoort et al. (1999) disrupted the Pctp gene in mice. Pctpknockout mice showed no defects in the secretion of PC into bile or lungsurfactant, and the lipid content and composition of bile and surfactantwas normal. The authors concluded that PCTP does not play a major rolein transporting PC from the endoplasmic reticulum, where it issynthesized, to the hepatocyte canalicular membrane.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PCTP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cohen, D. E.; Green, R. M.; Wu, M. K.; Beier, D. R.: Cloning,tissue-specific expression, gene structure and chromosomal localizationof human phosphatidylcholine transfer protein. Biochim. Biophys. Acta1447:265-270, 1999; and

van Helvoort, A.; de Brouwer, A.; Ottenhoff, R.; Brouwers, J. F. H. M.;Wijnholds, J.; Beijnen, J. H.; Rijneveld, A.; van der Valk, M. A.;Majoor, D.; Voorhout, W.; Wirtz, K. W. A.; El.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PCTP arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606055, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Pdz and lim domain 2 (mystique) (PDLIM2, AccessionNP_(—)789847.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PDLIM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PDLIM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDLIM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3034, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Pdz and lim domain2 (mystique) (PDLIM2, Accession NP_(—)789847.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PDLIM2.

PIF1 (Accession XP_(—)290643.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIF1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PIF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19368, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of PIF1 (AccessionXP_(—)290643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PIF1.

Polycystic kidney disease 2-like 1 (PKD2L1, Accession NP_(—)057196.1) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PKD2L1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PKD2L1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPKD2L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7698, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Polycystic kidneydisease 2-like 1 (PKD2L1, Accession NP_(—)057196.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PKD2L1.

Procollagen-lysine, 2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenase (lysine hydroxylase,ehlers-danlos syndrome type vi) (PLOD, Accession NP_(—)000293.1) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLOD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PLOD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLODBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2035, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition ofProcollagen-lysine, 2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenase (lysine hydroxylase,ehlers-danlos syndrome type vi) (PLOD, Accession NP_(—)000293.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PLOD.

Polymerase (dna directed), eta (POLH, Accession NP_(—)006493.1) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POLH BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by POLH, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6619, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected), eta (POLH, Accession NP_(—)006493.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with POLH.

POMT2 (Accession NP_(—)037514.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. POMT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POMT2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POMT2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15796, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of POMT2 (AccessionNP_(—)037514.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith POMT2.

Pou domain, class 2, associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, AccessionNP_(—)006226.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POU2AF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POU2AF1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of POU2AF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:892, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class2, associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, Accession NP_(—)006226.1), a genewhich is a transcriptional coactivator that specifically associates witheither oct1 or oct2 and therefore may be associated with A form ofb-cell leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of A form of b-cell leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POU2AF1.

The function of POU2AF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Peptidylprolylisomerase b (cyclophilin b) (PPIB, Accession NP_(—)000933.1) is anotherGAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPIB BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PPIB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPIBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8556, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase b (cyclophilin b) (PPIB, Accession NP_(—)000933.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPIB.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase e (cyclophilin e) (PPIE, AccessionNP_(—)006103.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPIE BINDING SITE1 and PPIE BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PPIE, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PPIE BINDING SITE1 and PPIE BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:11142 and SEQ ID:18340 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase e (cyclophilin e) (PPIE, Accession NP_(—)006103.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPIE.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 16b (PPP1R16B,Accession NP_(—)056383.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R16B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPP1R16B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R16B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14705, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 16b (PPP1R16B, AccessionNP_(—)056383.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R16B.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 3c (PPP1R3C,Accession NP_(—)005389.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R3C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPP1R3C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R3C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19147, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 3c (PPP1R3C, AccessionNP_(—)005389.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R3C.

Rab11-FIP3 (Accession NP_(—)055515.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. Rab11-FIP3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRab11-FIP3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Rab11-FIP3 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14310, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Rab11-FIP3(Accession NP_(—)055515.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with Rab11-FIP3.

Retinoic acid induced 17 (RAI17, Accession NP_(—)065071.1) is anotherGAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI17 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RAI17, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RAI17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:513, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 17 (RAI17, Accession NP_(—)065071.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAI17.

Ras guanyl releasing protein 4 (RASGRP4, Accession NP_(—)443181.2) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RASGRP4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASGRP4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RASGRP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10432, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Ras guanylreleasing protein 4 (RASGRP4, Accession NP_(—)443181.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RASGRP4.

Recq protein-like 5 (RECQL5, Accession NP_(—)004250.1) is another GAM144target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RECQL5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RECQL5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RECQL5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15459, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Recq protein-like5 (RECQL5, Accession NP_(—)004250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RECQL5.

Regulator of g-protein signalling 6 (RGS6, Accession NP_(—)004287.3) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RGS6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RGS6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5092, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 6 (RGS6, Accession NP_(—)004287.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS6.

RNF144 (Accession NP_(—)055561.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF144 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNF144,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF144 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7933, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of RNF144 (AccessionNP_(—)055561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF144.

Rar-related orphan receptor b (RORB, Accession NP_(—)008845.2) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RORB BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RORB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RORBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8536, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Rar-related orphanreceptor b (RORB, Accession NP_(—)008845.2), a gene which is an orphannuclear receptor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RORB.

The function of RORB has been established by previous studies. ROR-betais a transcription factor and belongs to the nuclear receptor family(Carlberg et al., 1994). Members of this superfamily share a commonmodular structure composed of a transactivation domain, a DNA-bindingdomain, and a ligand-binding domain (Evans, 1988). Typically, theirtranscriptional transactivation function is regulated by smalllipophilic molecules, such as steroid hormones, vitamin D, retinoicacids, and thyroid hormone. These molecules are synthesized in theorganism and pass readily through the plasma membrane to reach thecorresponding receptors inside the cell. In addition to the classichormone receptors, a growing number of nuclear receptors for which noligands are known have been identified by homology cloning. Thesenuclear receptors are referred to as ‘orphan’ nuclear receptors.ROR-beta is such an orphan nuclear receptor, forming a subfamily withthe closely related nuclear receptors ROR-alpha (RORA; 600825) andROR-gamma (RORC; 602943

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of RORB.ROR- beta is expressed in areas of the central nervous system that areinvolved in the processing of sensory information, including spinalcord, thalamus, and sensory cerebellar cortices. Additionally, ROR-betalocalizes to the 3 principal anatomic components of the mammalian timingsystem: the suprachiasmatic nuclei, the retina, and the pineal gland.Andre et al. (1998) showed that RORB mRNA levels oscillate in retina andpineal gland with a circadian rhythm that persists in constant darkness.They generated RORB-deficient mice by gene targeting in embryonic stemcells and analyzed their phenotypic behavior. Rorb -/- mice display aduck-like gait, transient male incapability to reproduce sexually, and aseverely disorganized retina that suffers from postnatal degeneration.Consequently, adult Rorb -/- mice are blind, yet their circadianactivity rhythm is still entrained by light-dark cycles. Underconditions of constant darkness, Rorb -/- mice display an extendedperiod of free- running rhythmicity. The overall behavioral phenotype ofRorb -/- mice, together with the chromosomal localization of the gene onmouse chromosome 4, suggested a close relationship to the spontaneousmouse mutation ‘vacillans’ described by Sirlin (1956) and now thought tobe extinct

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for RORB isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Evans, R. M.: The steroid and thyroid hormone receptor superfamily.Science 240:889-895, 1988; and

Andre, E.; Conquet, F.; Steinmay, M.; Stratton, S. C.; Porciatti, V.;Becker- andre, M.: Disruption of retinoid-related orphan receptor betachanges circadian behavior, causes retinal deg.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RORB arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601972, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ribosomal protein s15 (RPS15, Accession NP_(—)001009.1) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RPS15 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RPS15, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RPS15BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18606, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Ribosomal proteins15 (RPS15, Accession NP_(—)001009.1), a gene which is a component ofthe small 40S ribosomal subunit. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RPS15.

The function of RPS15 has been established by previous studies. The genecalled Rig (rat insulinoma gene) was first isolated from a cDNA libraryof rat insulinomas. Its cognate gene has been found to be activated invarious human tumors such as insulinomas, esophageal cancers, and coloncancers. Inoue et al. (1987) isolated a human insulinoma cDNA encodingthe human homolog of Rig. Structural analysis indicated that thepredicted 145-amino acid RIG protein may be a DNA-binding protein. Shigaet al. (1990) isolated the genomic sequence of human RIG from a genomicDNA library constructed from a human esophageal carcinoma and determinedits complete nucleotide sequence. The gene is composed of about 3,000nucleotides and divided into 4 exons separated by 3 introns. Thetranscription initiation site was located -46 bp upstream from the firstATG codon. Because of CpG islands in the 5-prime region and regions witha high GC content and because of the wide expression of RIG in tissuesand cells, Shiga et al. (1990) suggested that RIG may belong to theclass of ‘housekeeping’ genes, whose products are necessary for thegrowth of all cell types. The human genome contains at least 6 copies ofRIG pseudogenes, 4 of which have the characteristics of processedpseudogenes. Kitagawa et al. (1991) demonstrated the normal function ofRig. They showed that the immunoreactivity to a monoclonal antibodyagainst the deduced Rig protein and the translation product of Rig mRNAcomigrated with ribosomal protein S15. The amino acid sequence ofribosomal protein S15 purified from rat liver coincided with thatdeduced from the nucleotide sequence of Rig mRNA, but there wereindications that the initiator methionine was removed and the succeedingalanyl residue was monoacetylated. The authors concluded that theproduct of the Rig gene is ribosomal protein S15. By somatic cell hybridand radiation hybrid mapping analyses, Kenmochi et al. (1998) mapped thehuman RPS15 gene to 19p.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kitagawa, M.; Takasawa, S.; Kikuchi, N.; Itoh, T.; Teraoka, H.;Yamamoto, H.; Okamoto, H.: Rig encodes ribosomal protein S15: theprimary structure of mammalian ribosomal protein S15. FEBS Lett.283:210-214, 1991. ; and

Kenmochi, N.; Kawaguchi, T.; Rozen, S.; Davis, E.; Goodman, N.; Hudson,T. J.; Tanaka, T.; Page, D. C.: A map of 75 human ribosomal proteingenes. Genome Res. 8:509-523, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RPS15 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 180535, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. SCAM-1 (Accession NP_(—)005766.2) is another GAM144 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCAM-1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySCAM-1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCAM-1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8414, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of SCAM-1 (AccessionNP_(—)005766.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCAM-1.

Stearoyl-coa desaturase (delta-9-desaturase) (SCD, AccessionNP_(—)005054.2) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SCD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SCD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10595, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Stearoyl-coadesaturase (delta-9-desaturase) (SCD, Accession NP_(—)005054.2), a genewhich functions in the synthesis of unsaturated fatty acids.Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCD.

The function of SCD has been established by previous studies.Stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD; EC 1.14.99.5) is an iron-containing enzymethat catalyzes a rate-limiting step in the synthesis of unsaturatedfatty acids. The principal product of SCD is oleic acid, which is formedby desaturation of stearic acid. The ratio of stearic acid to oleic acidhas been implicated in the regulation of cell growth and differentiationthrough effects on cell-membrane fluidity and signal transduction (Zhanget al. (1999)). Thiede et al. (1986) isolated cDNAs encoding rat SCD. ByRT-PCR of adipose tissue RNA with primers based on the sequence of ratSCD, Li et al. (1994) isolated a partial human SCD cDNA. Using RNaseprotection assay, the authors found that human SCD was expressed athigher levels in colon and esophageal carcinomas than in the counterpartnormal tissues.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of SCD.SCD is a central lipogenic enzyme catalyzing the synthesis ofmonounsaturated fatty acids, mainly oleate (C18:1) and palmitoleate(C16:1), which are components of membrane phospholipids, triglycerides,wax esters, and cholesterol esters. Several SCD isoforms (SCD1, -2, and-3) exist in the mouse. Ntambi et al. (2002) showed that mice with atargeted disruption of the SCD1 isoform had reduced body adiposity,increased insulin (OMIM Ref. No. 176730) sensitivity, and resistance todiet-induced weight gain. The protection from obesity involved increasedenergy expenditure and increased oxygen consumption. Compared withwildtype mice, the SCD1-/- mice had increased levels of plasma ketonebodies but reduced levels of plasma insulin and leptin. In thesehomozygous null mice, the expression of several genes of lipid oxidationwas upregulated, whereas lipid synthesis genes were downregulated. Theseobservations suggested that a consequence of SCD1 deficiency is anactivation of lipid oxidation in addition to reduced triglyceridesynthesis and storage.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for SCD isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ntambi, J. M.; Miyazaki, M.; Stoehr, J. P.; Lan, H.; Kendziorski, C. M.;Yandell, B. S.; Song, Y.; Cohen, P.; Friedman, J. M.; Attie, A. D.: Lossof stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 function protects mice against adiposity.Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 99:11482-11486, 2002; and

Zhang, L.; Ge, L.; Parimoo, S.; Stenn, K.; Prouty, S. M.: Humanstearoyl-CoA desaturase: alternative transcripts generated from a singlegene by usage of tandem polyadenylation sites.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SCD are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604031, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sialic acid binding ig-like lectin 10 (SIGLEC10, AccessionNP_(—)149121.2) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SIGLEC10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SIGLEC10, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SIGLEC10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17706,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Sialic acidbinding ig-like lectin 10 (SIGLEC10, Accession NP_(—)149121.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIGLEC10.

SIT (Accession NP_(—)055265.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIT BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SIT, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SIT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3507, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of SIT (AccessionNP_(—)055265.1), a gene which recruits tyrosine phosphatase SHP2 to thecell membrane. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIT.

The function of SIT has been established by previous studies. By trypticpeptide sequence analysis of a 30/40-kD disulfide-linked homodimericglycoprotein that had been copurified with TRIM, followed by searchingan EST database, Marie-Cardine et al. (1999) identified a cDNA encodinga deduced 196-amino acid protein that they designated SIT. Sequenceanalysis predicted that SIT has a putative 22-amino acid hydrophobicleader peptide, an 18-amino acid extracellular domain containing apotential N-glycosylation site and a cys residue that may be involved inan interchain disulfide bond, a 20-amino acid transmembrane domain, anda 136-amino acid intracellular portion containing several potentialphosphorylation sites. SIT also contains 6 tyrosine residues, 5 of whichmay be involved in Src (OMIM Ref. No. 190090) homology-2 (SH2)domain-mediated protein-protein interactions after phosphorylation. Thecytoplasmic portion of SIT possesses a potential immunoreceptortyrosine-based inhibitory motif, or ITIM, suggesting the potential forinteractions with SHP1 (PTPN6; 176883) or SHP2 (PTPN11; 176876). Westernblot analysis demonstrated that SIT is expressed as an approximately40-kD protein that is reduced to approximately 20 kD by endoglycosidasetreatment. Northern blot analysis detected strong expression of anapproximately 1.6-kb SIT transcript in thymus, with lower expressiondetected in spleen and lymph nodes. Weak expression was detected inperipheral blood leukocytes, bone marrow, and T cell lines, but noexpression was detected in monocytic cell lines. Immunofluorescencemicroscopy and immunoprecipitation analysis localized overexpressed SITin cell membranes. Western blot analysis showed that SIT is a substratefor the Src protein kinases FYN (OMIM Ref. No. 137025) and LCK (OMIMRef. No. 153390), as well as for ZAP70 (OMIM Ref. No. 176947).Overexpressed SIT was shown to act as a negative regulator fortranscriptional activity of the nuclear factor of activated T cells(NFAT; OMIM Ref. No. 600489) via a mechanism upstream of phospholipase C(see OMIM Ref. No. PLCG1; 172420), and SIT recruits SHP2 but not SHP1 tothe cell membrane via the ITIM. Hubener et al. (2001) determined thatthe SIT gene contains 5 exons and spans 1.8 kb of genomic DNA. The SITpromoter demonstrated strong transcriptional activity and potentialbinding sites for both ubiquitous and lymphoid-specific transcriptionfactors

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hubener, C.; Mincheva, A.; Lichter, P.; Schraven, B.; Bruyns, E.:Complete sequence, genomic organization, and chromosomal localization ofthe human gene encoding the SHP2-interacting transmembrane adaptorprotein (SIT). Immunogenetics 53:337-341, 2001; and

Marie-Cardine, A.; Kirchgessner, H.; Bruyns, E.; Shevchenko, A.; Mann,M.; Autschbach, F.; Ratnofsky, S.; Meuer, S.; Schraven, B.:SHP2-interacting transmembrane adaptor protein (SIT).

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SIT are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604964, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 12 (potassium/chloride transporters),member 7 (SLC12A7, Accession NP_(—)006589.1) is another GAM144 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC12A7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC12A7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC12A7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8621, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 7 (SLC12A7,Accession NP_(—)006589.1), a gene which is a potassium/chloride-cotransporter. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC12A7.

The function of SLC12A7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM105.1. Solute carrier family26 (sulfate transporter), member 2 (SLC26A2, Accession NP_(—)000103.1)is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC26A2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SLC26A2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLC26A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5087, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 26 (sulfate transporter), member 2 (SLC26A2, AccessionNP_(—)000103.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC26A2.

Solute carrier family 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 6(SLC2A6, Accession NP_(—)060055.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC2A6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC2A6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC2A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8775, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 6 (SLC2A6, AccessionNP_(—)060055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC2A6.

Solute carrier family 4, sodium bicarbonate transporter-like, member 11(SLC4A11, Accession NP_(—)114423.1) is another GAM144 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC4A11 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC4A11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC4A11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6573, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 4, sodium bicarbonate transporter-like, member 11 (SLC4A11,Accession NP_(—)114423.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC4A11.

Solute carrier family 7 (cationic amino acid transporter, y+ system),member 5 (SLC7A5, Accession NP_(—)003477.3) is another GAM144 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC7A5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC7A5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC7A5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 7 (cationic amino acid transporter, y+ system), member 5 (SLC7A5,Accession NP_(—)003477.3), a gene which mediates transport of large andsmall neutral amino acids. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC7A5.

The function of SLC7A5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM98.1. SMP3 (AccessionNP_(—)079439.2) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SMP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SMP3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SMP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7660, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of SMP3 (AccessionNP_(—)079439.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMP3.

Smt3 suppressor of mif two 3 homolog 1 (yeast) (SMT3H1, AccessionNP_(—)008867.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SMT3H1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SMT3H1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SMT3H1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11346, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Smt3 suppressor ofmif two 3 homolog 1 (yeast) (SMT3H1, Accession NP_(—)008867.1), a genewhich is involved in the function and/or structure of the eukaryotickinetochore. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMT3H1.

The function of SMT3H1 has been established by previous studies. TEXTLapenta et al. (1997) used cDNA selection to isolate coding sequencesfrom cosmids mapping to the gene-rich telomeric region of humanchromosome 21q. A cDNA, which the authors termed SMT3A, was isolated andmapped between the loci PFKL and D21S171 on 21q22.3, about 2.2 Mbproximal to the telomere. The predicted protein of 103 amino acids wasfound to be a homolog of the S. cerevisiae SMT3 protein, whose gene waspreviously isolated as a suppressor of mutations in the MIF2 gene (Meluhand Koshland, 1995). The yeast MIF2 gene encodes an essentialcentromeric protein and shows homology to mammalian CENPC (see OMIM Ref.No. 117141), an integral component of active kinetochores (Meluh andKoshland, 1995). The proposed role of yeast SMT3 as a centromericprotein and the strong evolutionary conservation of the human SMT3A genesuggested to Lapenta et al. (1997) that the encoded protein is involvedin the function and/or structure of the eukaryotic kinetochore. SMT3A isalso highly homologous to ubiquitin (OMIM Ref. No. 191320). Lapenta etal. (1997) identified 2 additional human SMT3-like sequences, namedSMT3B (OMIM Ref. No. 603042) and SMT3C (OMIM Ref. No. 601912), asexpressed sequence tags; SMT3A shares 87% amino acid identity with SMT3Band 47% identity with SMT3C.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lapenta, V.; Chiurazzi, P.; van der Spek, P.; Pizzuti, A.; Hanaoka, F.;Brahe, C. : SMT3A, a human homologue of the S. cerevisiae SMT3 gene,maps to chromosome 21qter and defines a novel gene family. Genomics40:362-366, 1997; and

Meluh, P. B.; Koshland, D.: Suppressors of MIF2, a putative centromereprotein gene in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. (Abstract) Molec. Biol. Cell 6(supp.):360a only, 1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SMT3H1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602231, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Serum response factor (c-fos serum response element-bindingtranscription factor) (SRF, Accession NP_(—)003122.1) is another GAM144target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRF BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7478, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Serum responsefactor (c-fos serum response element-binding transcription factor) (SRF,Accession NP_(—)003122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SRF.

Synaptotagmin iii (SYT3, Accession NP_(—)115674.1) is another GAM144target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20170, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin iii(SYT3, Accession NP_(—)115674.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT3.

Transcription factor 2, hepatic; lf-b3; variant hepatic nuclear factor(TCF2, Accession NP_(—)006472.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TCF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byTCF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TCF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor 2, hepatic; lf-b3; variant hepatic nuclear factor (TCF2,Accession NP_(—)006472.1), a gene which probably binds to the invertedpalindrome 5′-gttaatnattaac-3′. and therefore is associated withMaturity-onset diabetes of the young type 5 (mody5), familialhypoplastic glomerulocystic kidney disease (gckd). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMaturity-onset diabetes of the young type 5 (mody5), familialhypoplastic glomerulocystic kidney disease (gckd), and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with TCF2.

The function of TCF2 has been established by previous studies. Abbott etal. (1990) isolated and partially sequenced a human clone correspondingto the gene for liver-specific transcription factor LFB3. Furthermore,they designed oligonucleotide primers for TCF2 (also called HNF1B) andused them to amplify specifically the human gene in human/rodent somaticcell hybrids by the polymerase chain reaction. They showed that TCF2maps to 17q between the centromere and the breakpoint of acutepromyelocytic leukemia, i.e., proximal to 17q22. Hepatocyte nuclearfactor-1 (HNF1A, or TCF1; 142410) is a homeodomain-containingtranscriptional activator required for the liver-specific expression ofa variety of genes. Bach et al. (1991) isolated a cDNA clone from ahuman liver library encoding a protein, designated HNF1B, that is highlyhomologous to HNF1A (also called TCF1) in 3 regions, including the homeodomain and the dimerization domain. They showed that this protein canheterodimerize with human HNF1A in vitro. Sequence comparison with a ratvariant HNF1A identified the cDNA as the human homolog. HNF1B is anuclear protein recognizing the same binding site as HNF1A. By Northernblot analysis, Bach et al. (1991) showed that the HNF1B transcripts arepresent in differentiated human HepG2 hepatoma cells as well as in ratliver and that this transcript level is 10- to 20-fold lower than thatof HNF1A. They assigned the HNF1B gene to human chromosome 17 and mousechromosome 11. The HNF1A gene maps to human chromosome 12 and mousechromosome 5.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Abbott, C.; Piaggio, G.; Ammendola, R.; Solomon, E.; Povey, S.; Gounari,F.; De Simone, V.; Cortese, R.: Mapping of the gene TCF2 for thetranscription factor LFB3 to human chromosome 17 by polymerase chainreaction. Genomics 8:165-167, 1990; and

Bach, I.; Mattei, M.-G.; Cereghini, S.; Yaniv, M.: Two members of anHNF1 homeoprotein family are expressed in human liver. Nucleic AcidsRes. 19:3553-3559, 1991.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TCF2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 189907, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065575.1)is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13217, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065575.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)055233.1) is anotherGAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13217, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)055233.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

Tgfb-induced factor 2 (tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, AccessionNP_(—)068581.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TGIF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TGIF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TGIF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15336, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-inducedfactor 2 (tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NP_(—)068581.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF2.

Tigger transposable element derived 6 (TIGD6, Accession NP_112215.1) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TIGD6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TIGD6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIGD6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7598, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Tiggertransposable element derived 6 (TIGD6, Accession NP_(—)112215.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TIGD6.

Triple homeobox 1 (TIX1, Accession NP_(—)055850.1) is another GAM144target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TIX1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TIX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:720, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Triple homeobox 1(TIX1, Accession NP_(—)055850.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TIX1.

Transmembrane 4 superfamily member 6 (TM4SF6, Accession NP_(—)003261.1)is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TM4SF6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TM4SF6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTM4SF6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6282, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Transmembrane 4superfamily member 6 (TM4SF6, Accession NP_(—)003261.1), a gene whichplays a role in the regulation of cell development, activation, growthand motility. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TM4SF6.

The function of TM4SF6 has been established by previous studies. Membersof the transmembrane 4 (or tetraspanin) superfamily (TM4SF) contain 4hydrophobic, presumably membrane-spanning sequences and a major presumedextracellular loop between the third and fourth hydrophobic domains.Several TM4SF proteins have been shown to stimulate or modulate cellgrowth, and some may associate with integrin and control cell adhesionand movement. Maeda et al. (1998) isolated a human glioma cDNA that hassequence similarity to the TM4SF member TM4SF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 300096).By screening a human fetal lung cDNA library with a probe correspondingto the combined sequences of this cDNA and of an overlapping EST, theyisolated cDNAs with an open reading frame encoding a deduced 245-aminoacid protein termed TM4SF6. The TM4SF6 protein contains 4 putativetransmembrane domains, several short cysteine motifs characteristic ofTM4SF proteins, and a potential N-glycosylation site. The TM4SF6 andTM4SF2 proteins are 58% homologous. TM4SF6 was expressed as 1.9- and1.3-kb transcripts in all human tissues examined.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Maeda, K.; Matsuhashi, S.; Hori, K.; Xin, Z.; Mukai, T.; Tabuchi, K.;Egashira, M.; Niikawa, N.: Cloning and characterization of a novel humangene, TM4SF6, encoding a protein belonging to the transmembrane 4superfamily, and mapped to Xq22. Genomics 52:240-242, 1998; and

Todd, S. C.; Doctor, V. S.; Levy, S.: Sequences and expression of sixnew members of the tetraspanin/TM4SF family. Biochim. Biophys. Acta1399:101-104, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TM4SF6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300191, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. TRAM2 (Accession NP_(—)036420.1) is another GAM144 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAM2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTRAM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRAM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12299, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of TRAM2 (AccessionNP_(—)036420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRAM2.

Tripartite motif-containing 14 (TRIM14, Accession NP_(—)150090.1) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM14BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM14, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TRIM14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3991,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 14 (TRIM14, Accession NP_(—)150090.1), a gene which iscomposed of 3 zinc-binding domains and is involved in development andcell growth. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIM14.

The function of TRIM14 has been established by previous studies. TRIMproteins are composed of 3 zinc-binding domains, a RING, a B-box type 1,and a B-box type 2, followed by a coiled-coil region. They are involvedin development and cell growth. By sequencing cDNAs randomly selectedfrom a cDNA library derived from the human immature myeloid cell lineKG-1, Nagase et al. (1995) identified a partial cDNA encoding TRIM14,which they called KIAA0129. The deduced 406-amino acid protein is 25%identical to RFP (OMIM Ref. No. 602165). Northern blot analysis revealedwide expression of KIAA0129 that was highest in liver but undetectablein skeletal muscle.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Seki, N.; Tanaka, A.; Ishikawa, K.; Nomura, N.: Predictionof the coding sequences of unidentified human genes. IV. The codingsequences of 40 new genes (KIAA0121-KIAA0160) deduced by analysis ofcDNA clones from human cell line KG-1. DNA Res. 2:167-174, 1995; and

Reymond, A.; Meroni, G.; Fantozzi, A.; Merla, G.; Cairo, S.; Luzi, L.;Riganelli, D.; Zanaria, E.; Messali, S.; Cainarca, S.; Guffanti, A.;Minucci, S.; Pelicci, P. G.; Ballabio, A.: T.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRIM14 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606556, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tripartite motif-containing 14 (TRIM14, AccessionNP_(—)055603.2) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRIM14 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM14,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM14 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3991, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 14 (TRIM14, Accession NP_(—)055603.2), a gene which iscomposed of 3 zinc-binding domains and is involved in development andcell growth. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIM14.

The function of TRIM14 has been established by previous studies. TRIMproteins are composed of 3 zinc-binding domains, a RING, a B-box type 1,and a B-box type 2, followed by a coiled-coil region. They are involvedin development and cell growth. By sequencing cDNAs randomly selectedfrom a cDNA library derived from the human immature myeloid cell lineKG-1, Nagase et al. (1995) identified a partial cDNA encoding TRIM14,which they called KIAA0129. The deduced 406-amino acid protein is 25%identical to RFP (OMIM Ref. No. 602165). Northern blot analysis revealedwide expression of KIAA0129 that was highest in liver but undetectablein skeletal muscle.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Seki, N.; Tanaka, A.; Ishikawa, K.; Nomura, N.: Predictionof the coding sequences of unidentified human genes. IV. The codingsequences of 40 new genes (KIAA0121-KIAA0160) deduced by analysis ofcDNA clones from human cell line KG-1. DNA Res. 2:167-174, 1995; and

Reymond, A.; Meroni, G.; Fantozzi, A.; Merla, G.; Cairo, S.; Luzi, L.;Riganelli, D.; Zanaria, E.; Messali, S.; Cainarca, S.; Guffanti, A.;Minucci, S.; Pelicci, P. G.; Ballabio, A.: T.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRIM14 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606556, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. TSARG1 (Accession NP_(—)620712.2) is another GAM144 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TSARG1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTSARG1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TSARG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of TSARG1 (AccessionNP_(—)620712.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TSARG1.

Uridine monophosphate kinase (UMPK, Accession NP_(—)036606.2) is anotherGAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UMPK BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by UMPK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UMPKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2776, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Uridinemonophosphate kinase (UMPK, Accession NP_(—)036606.2), a gene whichcatalyzes the phosphorylation of uridine monophosphate to uridinediphosphate. and therefore may be associated with Hemophilus influenzaetype b. Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Hemophilus influenzae type b, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with UMPK.

The function of UMPK has been established by previous studies. Thisenzyme (EC 2.7.4.4) catalyzes the first step in the production of thepyrimidine nucleoside triphosphates required for RNA and DNA synthesis,namely the phosphorylation of uridine monophosphate to uridinediphosphate. Giblett et al. (1974) found genetic polymorphism of UMPK bymeans of starch gel electrophoresis. Family studies provided evidencefor 3 alleles-UMPK1, UMPK2, and UMPK3-at an autosomal locus. The UMPK1allele was associated with about 3 times the catalytic activity of theUMPK2 allele, so that UMPK2 homozygotes are relatively deficient of theenzyme. Two of 3 UMPK2 homozygotes were children with prolongedrespiratory infection. This suggested to Giblett et al. (1974) that theability of immunocompetent lymphocytes to respond to appropriate stimuliis impaired in the UMPK2 homozygote in a manner similar to the immunedefect resulting from adenosine deaminase deficiency. Alaskan Eskimoshave the highest known prevalence of invasive Hemophilus influenzae typeB disease, primarily meningitis: in 1 to 5% of all children in the first2 years of life. In this population a polymorphic variant of UMPK,UMPK-3, is positively associated with invasive HIB disease (relativerisk 3.3). No difference in levels of naturally acquired HIBanticapsular antibodies between persons with HIB disease and healthcontrols was found. Thus, the UMPK-3 allele may have a role in mediatingnonhumoral immunity to HIB (Petersen et al., 1985). Giblett et al.(1975) showed that UMPK and Rh (OMIM Ref. No. 111700) are linked (lodscore of 2.313 at theta 0.05 on the basis of 4 families). (Rh is locatedon 1p36.2-p34. Cook and Hamerton (1979) gave 1p32 as the SRO of UMPK.)Satlin et al. (1975) assigned UMPK to chromosome 1 by study of somaticcell hybrids. Using somatic cell hybrids between a mouse cell linedeficient in uridine kinase and human cells (Medrano and Green, 1974),Ruddle and Creagan (1975) provisionally assigned UK to chromosome 1. TheGoss-Harris method of mapping combined features of recombinational studyin families and synteny tests in hybrid cells. As applied to chromosome1, the method showed that AK2 and UMPK are distal to PGM1 and that theorder of the loci is PGM1: UMPK: (AK2, alpha- FUC): ENO1 (Goss andHarris, 1977). Data on gene frequencies of allelic variants weretabulated by Roychoudhury and Nei (1988).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Giblett, E. R.; Anderson, J. E.; Chen, S.-H.; Teng, Y.-S.; Cohen, F.:Uridine monophosphate kinase: a new genetic polymorphism with possibleclinical implications. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 26:627-635, 1974; and

Roychoudhury, A. K.; Nei, M.: Human Polymorphic Genes: WorldDistribution. New York: Oxford Univ. Press (pub.) 1988.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UMPK arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 191710, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ubiquitin specific protease 14 (trna-guaninetransglycosylase) (USP14, Accession NP_(—)005142.1) is another GAM144target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USP14 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby USP14, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of USP14 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin specificprotease 14 (trna-guanine transglycosylase) (USP14, AccessionNP_(—)005142.1), a gene which is similar to ubiquitin-specific cysteine(thiol) proteases and tRNA-guanine transglycosylase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with USP14.

The function of USP14 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Ubiquitin specificprotease 22 (USP22, Accession XP_(—)042698.2) is another GAM144 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USP22 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byUSP22, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of USP22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7093, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin specificprotease 22 (USP22, Accession XP_(—)042698.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with USP22.

Wap four-disulfide core domain 1 (WFDC1, Accession NP_(—)067020.2) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WFDC1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by WFDC1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WFDC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7098, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Wap four-disulfidecore domain 1 (WFDC1, Accession NP_(—)067020.2), a gene which is asecretory protein and functions as a growth inhibitor. Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with WFDC1.

The function of WFDC1 has been established by previous studies. The ratps20 protein was originally identified as a secreted growth inhibitor(Rowley, 1992; Rowley and Tindall, 1987) and purified to homogeneityfrom a fetal rat urogenital sinus mesenchymal cell line (Rowley et al.,1995). Larsen et al. (1998) cloned the rat cDNA and found that itcontains a WAP-type four-disulfide core motif, indicating it mayfunction as a protease inhibitor. By screening a human prostate cDNAlibrary with a partial rat ps20 cDNA clone as probe, Larsen et al.(2000) cloned a full-length WFDC1 cDNA encoding a deduced 220-amino acidprotein containing a WAP-type four-disulfide core motif. They alsocloned the mouse homolog and found that the human WFDC1 protein sharesapproximately 86% and 88% identity with the rat and mouse proteins,respectively. Both the mouse and human WFDC1 genes contain 7 exons. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), Larsen et al. (2000) mappedthe WFDC1 gene to chromosome 16q24, an area of frequent loss ofheterozygosity (LOH) in cancers, including prostate, breast andhepatocellular cancers and Wilms tumor. The LOH, combined with thegrowth inhibitory properties of the gene product (ps20), suggested thatWFDC1 is a tumor suppressor gene. By cohybridizing telomeric and WFDC1probes in their FISH analyses, Larsen et al. (2000) found that WFDC1 islocated in subband 16q24.3, less that 2 Mb from the telomere.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Rowley, D. R.; Dang, T. D.; Larsen, M.; Gerdes, M. J.; McBride, L.; Lu,B.: Purification of a novel protein (ps20) from urogenital sinusmesenchymal cells with growth inhibitory properties in vitro. J. Biol.Chem. 270:22058-22065, 1995; and

Larsen, M.; Ressler, S. J.; Gerdes, M. J.; Lu, B.; Byron, M.; Lawrence,J. B.; Rowley, D. R.: The WFDC1 gene encoding ps20 localizes to 16q24, aregion of LOH in multiple cancers. Mammali.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of WFDC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605322, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. WFDC13 (Accession NP_(—)742002.1) is another GAM144 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WFDC13 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byWFDC13, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WFDC13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5225, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of WFDC13 (AccessionNP_(—)742002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WFDC13.

X-ray repair complementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2(XRCC2, Accession NP_(—)005422.1) is another GAM144 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. XRCC2 BINDING SITE1 and XRCC2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byXRCC2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XRCC2 BINDING SITE1 andXRCC2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11760 and SEQ ID:18231respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of X-ray repaircomplementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2 (XRCC2,Accession NP_(—)005422.1), a gene which involves in the homologousrecombination repair (hrr) pathway of double-stranded dna. Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with XRCC2.

The function of XRCC2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. ZD52F10 (AccessionNP_(—)201574.1) is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZD52F10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZD52F10, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ZD52F10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10953,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of ZD52F10 (AccessionNP_(—)201574.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZD52F10.

Zinc finger protein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)071371.2)is another GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP64BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP64, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP64 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10150,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)071371.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP64.

Zinc finger protein, multitype 2 (ZFPM2, Accession NP_(—)036214.1) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFPM2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ZFPM2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFPM2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10564, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein, multitype 2 (ZFPM2, Accession NP_(—)036214.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFPM2.

Zinc finger protein 19 (kox 12) (ZNF19, Accession NP_690871.1) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF19 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF19, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZNF19 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5130, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 19 (kox 12) (ZNF19, Accession NP_(—)690871.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF19.

Zinc finger protein 19 (kox 12) (ZNF19, Accession NP_008892.1) isanother GAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF19 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF19, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZNF19 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5130, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 19 (kox 12) (ZNF19, Accession NP_(—)008892.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF19.

Zinc finger protein 297 (ZNF297, Accession NP_(—)005444.3) is anotherGAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF297 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF297, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF297BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:408, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 297 (ZNF297, Accession NP_(—)005444.3). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF297.

Zinc finger protein 313 (ZNF313, Accession NP_(—)061153.1) is anotherGAM144 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF313 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF313, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF313BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8636, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM144 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:361.

Another function of GAM144 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 313 (ZNF313, Accession NP_(—)061153.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM144 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF313.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 145 (GAM145), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM145 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM145 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM145 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM145 gene encodes a GAM145 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM145 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM145 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:82, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM145 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM145 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM145 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM145 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM145 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:82, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM145folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM145 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM145 RNA is designated SEQID:335, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM145 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM145 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM145target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM145 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM145 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM145 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM145 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM145 target RNA into GAM145 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM145 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM145 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM145 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM145 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM145 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM145 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM145 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM145 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

DRIL2 (Accession NM_(—)006465.1) is a GAM145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DRIL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DRIL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DRIL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6283, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM145 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:335.

A function of GAM145 is therefore inhibition of DRIL2 (AccessionNM_(—)006465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DRIL2.

FLJ10737 (Accession NM_(—)018198.1) is another GAM145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10737 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10737,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10737 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15643, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:335.

Another function of GAM145 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10737(Accession NM_(—)018198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10737.

FLJ14129 (Accession NM_(—)030895.1) is another GAM145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14129 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14129,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14129 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9578, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM145 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:335.

Another function of GAM145 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14129(Accession NM_(—)030895.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14129.

G protein-coupled receptor kinase 7 (GPRK7, Accession NM_139209.1) isanother GAM145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPRK7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPRK7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPRK7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19163, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:335.

Another function of GAM145 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor kinase 7 (GPRK7, Accession NM_(—)139209.1), a gene whichregulates the G protein-coupled receptors. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPRK7.

The function of GPRK7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. KIAA1266 (Accession) isanother GAM145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1266BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by KIAA1266, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KIAA1266 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4524, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:335.

Another function of GAM145 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1266(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1266.

KIAA1715 (Accession XM_(—)042834.2) is another GAM145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1715 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1715,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1715 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11841, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:335.

Another function of GAM145 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1715(Accession XM_(—)042834.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1715.

LOC122726 (Accession) is another GAM145 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC122726 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC122726, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC122726 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM145 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:335.

Another function of GAM145 is therefore inhibition of LOC122726(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC122726.

LOC129303 (Accession) is another GAM145 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC129303 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC129303, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC129303 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10922, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM145 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:335.

Another function of GAM145 is therefore inhibition of LOC129303(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC129303.

LOC132617 (Accession) is another GAM145 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC132617 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC132617, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC132617 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM145 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:335.

Another function of GAM145 is therefore inhibition of LOC132617(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC132617.

LOC146332 (Accession) is another GAM145 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC146332 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC146332, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC146332 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14632, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM145 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:335.

Another function of GAM145 is therefore inhibition of LOC146332(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC146332.

LOC149501 (Accession XM_(—)059930.8) is another GAM145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149501 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149501, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149501 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:335.

Another function of GAM145 is therefore inhibition of LOC149501(Accession XM_(—)059930.8). Accordingly, utilities of GAM145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149501.

LOC150397 (Accession XM_(—)086907.1) is another GAM145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150397 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150397, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150397 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:335.

Another function of GAM145 is therefore inhibition of LOC150397(Accession XM_(—)086907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150397.

LOC219654 (Accession) is another GAM145 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC219654 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC219654, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC219654 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17991, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM145 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:335.

Another function of GAM145 is therefore inhibition of LOC219654(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC219654.

LOC255042 (Accession) is another GAM145 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC255042 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC255042, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC255042 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13776, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM145 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:335.

Another function of GAM145 is therefore inhibition of LOC255042(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC255042.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein s24 (MRPS24, Accession NM_032014.1) isanother GAM145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPS24, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPS24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17157, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:335.

Another function of GAM145 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s24 (MRPS24, Accession NM_(—)032014.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPS24.

Rab31, member ras oncogene family (RAB31, Accession NM_(—)006868.1) isanother GAM145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB31 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB31, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB31BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3423, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:335.

Another function of GAM145 is therefore inhibition of Rab31, member rasoncogene family (RAB31, Accession NM_(—)006868.1), a gene which is anGTP-binding protein of the RAB family. Accordingly, utilities of GAM145include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RAB31.

The function of RAB31 has been established by previous studies. Chen etal. (1996) isolated a cDNA encoding RAB31, a small GTP-binding proteinof the RAB family, from a human melanocyte cDNA library and frommelanoma cells. The deduced 194-amino acid RAB31 protein, which theauthors referred to as RAB22B, appeared to be an isoform of the humanhomolog of canine Rab22. Northern blot analysis detected a majortranscript of 4.0 kb in all tissues tested and a minor transcript of 1.0kb in tissues with relatively high expression, such as testis, ovary,lung, and leukocytes. By somatic cell hybrid analysis, Chen et al.(1996) mapped the RAB31 gene to chromosomes 18. Scott (2001) localizedthe RAB31 gene to 18p11.3 based on sequence similarity between the RAB31sequence (GenBank U57091) and a chromosome 18 clone (GenBank AP000876).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chen, D.; Guo, J.; Miki, T.; Tachibana, M.; Gahl, W. A.: Molecularcloning of two novel rab genes from human melanocytes. Gene 174:129-134,1996; and

Scott, A. F.: Personal Communication. Baltimore, Md., 2/26/2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RAB31 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605694, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, AccessionNM_(—)133332.1) is another GAM145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WHSC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WHSC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6879, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM145 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:335.

Another function of GAM145 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NM_(—)133332.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 146 (GAM146), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM146 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM146 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM146 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM146 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM146 gene encodes a GAM146 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM146 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM146 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:20, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM146 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM146 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM146 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM146 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM146 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:20, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM146folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM146 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA is designated SEQID:370, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM146 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM146 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM146target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM146 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM146 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM146 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM146 target RNA into GAM146 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM146 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM146 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM146 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM146 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM146 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM146 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM146 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM146 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

ASIC4 (Accession NM_(—)018674.2) is a GAM146 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ASIC4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASIC4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASIC4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15460, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

A function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of ASIC4 (AccessionNM_(—)018674.2), a gene which is a proton-gated, amiloride-sensitivesodium channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ASIC4.

The function of ASIC4 has been established by previous studies. Grunderet al. (2000) isolated a cDNA corresponding to the human ASIC4 gene froma pituitary gland-specific cDNA library. Human ASIC4 protein shares 97%identity with its rat homolog. Dot-blot analysis and abundance of ASIC4cDNAs in the pituitary cDNA library indicated strong expression inpituitary gland. By RT- PCR, Grunder et al. (2000) demonstratedexpression in vestibular system and very faint expression in organ ofCorti. ASIC4 could not be activated by a drop in extracellular pH inXenopus oocytes, suggesting association with other subunits oractivation by a ligand other than protons As the ASIC4 gene mapped inclose proximity to the locus for paroxysmal dystonic choreoathetosis(PDC; 118800) on chromosome 2q, Grunder et al. (2001) sequenced theentire coding region and adjacent intronic sequences in an affectedmember of a large PDC family in which the disorder had been shown to belinked to the PDC locus on chromosome 2. Although 3 amino acidsubstitution polymorphisms were identified, none was disease- specific.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Grunder, S.; Geisler, H.-S.; Rainer, S.; Fink, J. K.: Acid-sensing ionchannel (ASIC) 4 gene: physical mapping, genomic organisation, andevaluation as a candidate for paroxysmal dystonia. Europ. J. Hum. Genet.9:672-676, 2001; and

Grunder, S.; Geissler, H.-S.; Bassler, E.-L.; Ruppersberg, J. P.: A newmember of acid-sensing ion channels from pituitary gland. Neuroreport11:1607-1611, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ASIC4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606715, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Atpase, class v, type 10d (ATP10D, Accession NM_(—)020453.2)is another GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP10DBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ATP10D, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofATP10D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19772, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, class v,type 10d (ATP10D, Accession NM_(—)020453.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM146 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ATP10D.

Beta-site app-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NM_(—)138973.1) isanother GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BACE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BACE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4746, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NM_(—)138973.1), a gene which isresponsible for the proteolytic processing of the amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Alzheimer disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BACE.

The function of BACE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Bcl2-like 1 (BCL2L1,Accession NM_(—)001191.2) is another GAM146 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BCL2L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by BCL2L1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCL2L1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4366, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Bcl2-like 1(BCL2L1, Accession NM_(—)001191.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BCL2L1.

B double prime 1, subunit of rna polymerase iii transcription initiationfactor iiib (BDP1, Accession NM_(—)018429.1) is another GAM146 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BDP1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBDP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BDP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15772, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of B double prime 1,subunit of rna polymerase iii transcription initiation factor iiib(BDP1, Accession NM_(—)018429.1), a gene which activates RNA polymeraseIII transcription. Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BDP1.

The function of BDP1 has been established by previous studies. Using acDNA walking strategy, Kelter et al. (2000) cloned overlapping partialsequences of TFNR from fetal brain and spinal cord libraries. Thededuced 2,254-amino acid protein has a calculated molecular mass of 250kD. All cDNAs isolated from one fetal brain cDNA library lacked exon 15resulting in a truncated protein of 796 amino acids. The TFNR protein ishighly hydrophilic. It contains a 55-amino acid motif that is repeatedas 6 highly conserved and 3 less well-conserved copies encoded by exon17. It also contains a bipartite nuclear localization signal, aDNA-ligase A1 ATP-dependent (OMIM Ref. No. 126391) binding site, and asecond bipartite nuclear localization signal in the C terminus. Sequencecomparison with the first 11 exons of mouse Tfnr, encoding 545 aminoacids, indicated 77% identity to the human TFNR protein. A stretch ofover 300 amino acids of human TFNR showed 29% identity with the yeastTFC5 protein, a component of the TFIIIB transcription initiationcomplex. Northern blot analysis detected weak expression of 9.5-, 3.1-,and 1.6-kb transcripts in all tissues examined, and a 1.9-kb transcriptexpressed only in brain. Analysis of mRNAs from several brain areasshowed a strong signal at 9.5 and 1.9 kb in cerebellum, and a weaksignal in all other brain areas. Western blot analysis of fetal andadult human tissues showed 5 bands ranging from 55 to 250 kD.Immunofluorescent localization of TFNR in HeLa cells revealed a punctatenuclear staining pattern. With use of anti-BDP1 antibodies in in vitrotranscription reactions, Schramm et al. (2000) determined that BPD1 isrequired for transcription from the Ad2 VAI and human U6 RNA polymeraseIII promoters. By chromatin immunoprecipitation assay, they also foundthat BDP1 binds the U6 promoter region in vivo, further suggesting thatBDP1 is part of the U6 initiation complex

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kelter, A.-R.; Herchenbach, J.; Wirth, B.: The transcription factor-likenuclear regulator (TFNR) contains a novel 55-amino-acid motif repeatednine times and maps closely to SMN1. Genomics 70:315-326, 2000; and

Schramm, L.; Pendergrast, P. S.; Sun, Y.; Hernandez, N.: Different humanTFIIB activities direct RNA polymerase III transcription fromTATA-containing and TATA-less promoters. Genes De.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BDP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607012, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Bassoon (presynaptic cytomatrix protein) (BSN, AccessionNM_(—)003458.1) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BSN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BSN, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BSN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7928, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Bassoon(presynaptic cytomatrix protein) (BSN, Accession NM_(—)003458.1), a genewhich may be involved in cytomatrix organization at the site ofneurotransmitter release and therefore may be associated with Multiplesystem atrophy (msa). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Multiple system atrophy (msa),and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with BSN.

The function of BSN has been established by previous studies. Both thepresynaptic terminal and the postsynaptic compartment of neuronalsynapses comprise a highly specialized cytoskeleton underlying thesynaptic membranes. The presynaptic nerve terminal is the principal siteof regulated neurotransmitter release. The active zone is the region ofthe presynaptic plasmalemma over which synaptic vesicles dock, fuse, andrelease neurotransmitter. Piccolo (PCLO; 604918), a 420-kD protein, is 1component of the presynaptic cytomatrix. Tom Dieck et al. (1998)isolated a large (greater than 400 kD) protein in mouse that is alsofound in the presynaptic compartments of rat brain synapses. Theydesignated the protein Bassoon because it, along with Piccolo, is partof the ensemble of presynaptic proteins that are involved inorchestrating events at the nerve terminal. Bassoon is found in axonterminals of hippocampal neurons where it is highly concentrated in thevicinity of the active zone. Piccolo has a similar distribution andcolocalizes with Bassoon in cultured hippocampal cells. Tom Dieck et al.(1998) suggested that Bassoon may be involved in cytomatrix organizationat the site of neurotransmitter release Multiple system atrophy (MSA) isa sporadic progressive neurodegenerative disease. By differentialhybridization to high-density cDNA filters, Hashida et al. (1998)identified human frontal lobe cDNAs with altered expression patterns inMSA patients. One partial cDNA whose expression was elevated 2-fold inMSA cerebella encoded a protein that the authors designated ZNF231 (zincfinger protein-231). By screening additional libraries with the partialcDNA, they assembled a full-length ZNF231 cDNA. The predicted3,926-amino acid protein contains 2 glycine- proline dipeptide repeats,a pair of homologous C8 double zinc finger motifs, a leucine zippermotif, an SH3 domain-binding motif, 2 nuclear targeting sequences, 2glutamine-rich domains, and a histidine-rich domain. Northern blotanalysis of rat tissues indicated that the ZNF231 gene was expressed asa 16-kb mRNA specifically in brain. By RT-PCR of human brain cell linesand tissue, Hashida et al. (1998) determined that ZNF231 was expressedin the cerebellum and in a neuroblastoma cell line, but not in the whitematter. Ishikawa et al. (1997) recovered a ZNF231 cDNA, designatedKIAA0434, as 1 of 78 brain cDNAs that may encode large proteins.Gundelfinger (1999) stated that ZNF231 is the human homolog of Bassoon

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

tom Dieck, S.; Sanmarti-Vila, L.; Langnaese, K.; Richter, K.; Kindler,S.; Soyke, A.; Wex, H.; Smalla, K.-H.; Kampf, U.; Franzer, J.-T.; Stumm,M.; Garner, C. C.; Gundelfinger, E. D.: Bassoon, a novel zinc-fingerCAG/glutamine-repeat protein selectively localized at the active zone ofpresynaptic nerve terminals. J. Cell Biol. 142:499-509, 1998; and

Hashida, H.; Goto, J.; Zhao, N.; Takahashi, N.; Hirai, M.; Kanazawa, I.;Sakaki, Y. : Cloning and mapping of ZNF231, a novel brain-specific geneencoding neuronal double zinc finger prot.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BSN are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604020, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chromosome 17 open reading frame 31 (C17orf31, AccessionNM_(—)017575.2) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C17orf31 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C17orf31, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C17orf31 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17622,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 17 openreading frame 31 (C17orf31, Accession NM_(—)017575.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C17orf31.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 150 (C20orf150, AccessionXM_(—)037265.3) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf150 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf150, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf150 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13347,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 150 (C20orf150, Accession XM_(—)037265.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf150.

C20orf180 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. C20orf180 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf180, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C20orf180 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3334, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of C20orf180(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C20orf180.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 188 (C20orf188, AccessionNM_(—)015638.1) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf188 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf188, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf188 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5330,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 188 (C20orf188, Accession NM_(—)015638.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf188.

Chromosome 6 open reading frame 31 (C6orf31, Accession NM_(—)030651.2)is another GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf31BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C6orf31, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C6orf31 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9476, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 6 openreading frame 31 (C6orf31, Accession NM_(—)030651.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C6orf31.

CG012 (Accession XM_(—)096710.2) is another GAM146 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CG012 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CG012,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CG012 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19685, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of CG012 (AccessionXM_(—)096710.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CG012.

Chromatin accessibility complex 1 (CHRAC1, Accession NM_(—)017444.3) isanother GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHRAC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CHRAC1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCHRAC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19743, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Chromatinaccessibility complex 1 (CHRAC1, Accession NM_(—)017444.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHRAC1.

CLIPR-59 (Accession NM_(—)015526.1) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CLIPR-59 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CLIPR-59,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLIPR-59 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1749, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of CLIPR-59(Accession NM_(—)015526.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLIPR-59.

Colony stimulating factor 1 receptor, formerly mcdonough feline sarcomaviral (v-fms) oncogene homolog (CSF1R, Accession NM_(—)005211.2) isanother GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CSF1R BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CSF1R, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSF1RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8995, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Colony stimulatingfactor 1 receptor, formerly mcdonough feline sarcoma viral (v-fms)oncogene homolog (CSF1R, Accession NM_(—)005211.2), a gene which isinvolved in regulation of growth and differentiation of myeloid cellsand therefore may be associated with Myeloid malignancy, predispositionto. Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Myeloid malignancy, predisposition to, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CSF1R.

The function of CSF1R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Deiodinase,iodothyronine, type ii (DIO2, Accession NM_(—)000793.2) is anotherGAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DIO2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DIO2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DIO2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18574, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Deiodinase,iodothyronine, type ii (DIO2, Accession NM_(—)000793.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DIO2.

DKFZP564C1940 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564C1940 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564C1940, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564C1940 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7189, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564C1940(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DKFZP564C1940.

DKFZP586P0123 (Accession XM_(—)170681.3) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586P0123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586P0123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586P0123 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18201, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586P0123(Accession XM_(—)170681.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586P0123.

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 1a, y chromosome (EIF1AY,Accession NM_(—)004681.1) is another GAM146 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EIF1AY BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF1AY,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EIF1AY BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 1a, y chromosome (EIF1AY, AccessionNM_(—)004681.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EIF1AY.

Erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1-like 1 (EPB41L1, AccessionNM_(—)012156.1) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EPB41L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EPB41L1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPB41L1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7094, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Erythrocytemembrane protein band 4.1-like 1 (EPB41L1, Accession NM_(—)012156.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EPB41L1.

F-box and wd-40 domain protein 1b (FBXW1B, Accession NM_(—)033644.1) isanother GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXW1BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FBXW1B, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of FBXW1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13218, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of F-box and wd-40domain protein 1b (FBXW1B, Accession NM_(—)033644.1), a gene whichsomehow is involved in the process of neuronal cell differentiation orbrain development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW1B.

The function of FBXW1B has been established by previous studies. Using ayeast 2-hybrid screen with SKP1 as bait, followed by searching sequencedatabases, Winston et al. (1999) and Cenciarelli et al. (1999)identified 33 mammalian and 26 human F-box proteins, respectively. Thesecontained C termini with leucine-rich repeats (FBXLs, e.g., SKP2 (OMIMRef. No. 601436)), WD40 domains (FBXWs, e.g., BTRCP (OMIM Ref. No.603482)), or no recognizable motifs (FBXOs, e.g., CCNF). By searching anEST database for homologs of BTRCP, followed by RT-PCR on gastric cancercell lines and screening fetal brain and fetal lung cDNA libraries,Koike et al. (2000) obtained cDNAs encoding 3 isoforms of FBXW1B, whichthey termed BTRCP2A, BTRCP2B, and BTRCP2C. Sequence analysis predictedthat the 3 isoforms share the same N-terminal 15 amino acids, F box, and7 C-terminal WD repeats. The 525-amino acid BTRCP2B protein has a21-amino acid insert after met15 of the 508-amino acid BTRCP2A protein,and BTRCP2C has a 34-amino acid insert after met15 of BTRCP2A. BTRCP2Ais 86% identical to BTRCP. BTRCP2C is nearly identical to the KIAA0696protein identified by Ishikawa et al. (1998). By genomic sequenceanalysis, Koike et al. (2000) determined that the FBXW1B gene containsat least 14 exons, with BTRCP2A lacking exons 2 and 3, BTRCP2B lackingexon 2, and BTRCP2C lacking exon 3. Northern blot analysis revealed nearubiquitous expression of a 4.5-kb transcript. By RT-PCR analysis,Ishikawa et al. (1998) detected expression in all tissues tested exceptspleen.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ishikawa, K.; Nagase, T.; Suyama, M.; Miyajima, N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani,H.; Nomura, N.; Ohara, O.: Prediction of the coding sequences ofunidentified human genes. X. The complete sequences of 100 new cDNAclones from brain which can code for large proteins in vitro. DNA Res.5:169-176, 1998; and

Koike, J.; Sagara, N.; Kirikoshi, H.; Takagi, A.; Miwa, T.; Hirai, M.;Katoh, M.: Molecular cloning and genomic structure of the beta-TRCP2gene on chromosome 5q35.1. Biochem. Biophys.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FBXW1B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605651, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ00026 (Accession XM_(—)036307.7) is another GAM146 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00026 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFLJ00026, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00026 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8652, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00026(Accession XM_(—)036307.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00026.

FLJ10057 (Accession NM_(—)017984.2) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10057 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10057,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10057 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3965, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10057(Accession NM_(—)017984.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10057.

FLJ12221 (Accession XM_(—)031342.1) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12221 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12221,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12221 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5264, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12221(Accession XM_(—)031342.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12221.

FLJ14346 (Accession NM_(—)025029.1) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14346 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14346,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14346 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9772, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14346(Accession NM_(—)025029.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14346.

FLJ20489 (Accession NM_(—)017842.1) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20489 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20489,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20489 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:579, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20489(Accession NM_(—)017842.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20489.

FLJ20509 (Accession NM_(—)017851.1) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20509 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20509,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20509 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14324, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20509(Accession NM_(—)017851.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20509.

FLJ20546 (Accession NM_(—)017872.2) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20546 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20546,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20546 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20546(Accession NM_(—)017872.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20546.

FLJ21791 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ21791 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21791, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ21791 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5000,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21791(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21791.

FLJ22865 (Accession NM_(—)025109.2) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22865 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22865,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22865 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18657, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22865(Accession NM_(—)025109.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22865.

Flavin containing monooxygenase 2 (FMO2, Accession NM_(—)001460.1) isanother GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FMO2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FMO2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FMO2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2634, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Flavin containingmonooxygenase 2 (FMO2, Accession NM_(—)001460.1), a gene which catalyzesthe n-oxidation of primary alkylamines to their oximes via an n-hydroxylamine intermediate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FMO2.

The function of FMO2 has been established by previous studies. Theflavin- containing monooxygenases (FMOs; EC 1.14.13.8) areNADPH-dependent flavoenzymes that catalyze the oxidation of heteroatomcenters in numerous drugs and xenobiotics. See FMO1 (OMIM Ref. No.136130). FMO2, or pulmonary FMO, is 1 of 5 forms of the enzymeidentified in mammals. It is expressed predominantly in lung and differsfrom other FMOs in that it can catalyze the N- oxidation of certainprimary alkylamines. By screening a human lung library with a rabbitFMO2 cDNA, Dolphin et al. (1998) isolated human FMO2 cDNAs. The humanFMO2 transcript contains a premature stop codon and thus encodes apredicted 471-amino acid protein that is 64 residues shorter than theFMO2 proteins of other mammals such as rabbit, guinea pig, and macaquemonkey. The nonsense mutation that leads to production of the truncatedhuman protein is not present in the FMO2 gene of closely relatedprimates, and must therefore have arisen in the human lineage after thedivergence of humans from their closest relative, the chimpanzee. RNaseprotection assays indicated that the human FMO2 gene was expressedpredominantly in lung. However, Dolphin et al. (1998) noted that aprevious study had shown that FMO2 protein was undetectable in all but 1of 29 human lung samples (Williams et al., 1990). They suggested thatthe truncated human FMO2 protein is unable to fold correctly and israpidly degraded. Heterologous expression studies demonstrated thathuman FMO2 is catalytically inactive. Thus, this situation is similar tothose of the urate oxidase (UOX; 191540), gulonolactone oxidase (GULOP;240400), and cytidine monophospho-n-acetylneuraminic acid hydroxylase(CMAH; 603209) gene products, which are active in most mammals but arenonfunctional in the human. By PCR analysis of somatic cell hybrids,McCombie et al. (1996) mapped the FMO2 gene to 1q, a region containingthe FMO1, FMO3 (OMIM Ref. No. 136132), and FMO4 (OMIM Ref. No. 136131)genes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dolphin, C. T.; Beckett, D. J.; Janmohamed, A.; Cullingford, T. E.;Smith, R. L.; Shephard, E. A.; Phillips, I. R.: The flavin-containingmonooxygenase 2 gene (FMO2) of humans, but not of other primates,encodes a truncated, nonfunctional protein. J. Biol. Chem.273:30599-30607, 1998; and

McCombie, R. R.; Dolphin, C. T.; Povey, S.; Phillips, I. R.; Shephard,E. A.: Localization of human flavin-containing monooxygenase genes FMO2and FMO5 to chromosome 1q. Genomics 34:4.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FMO2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603955, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone 1 (leutinizing-releasinghormone) (GNRH1, Accession NM_(—)000825.2) is another GAM146 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GNRH1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGNRH1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNRH1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2156, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition ofGonadotropin-releasing hormone 1 (leutinizing-releasing hormone) (GNRH1,Accession NM_(—)000825.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GNRH1.

Histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6, Accession NM_(—)006044.2) is anotherGAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HDAC6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HDAC6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HDAC6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7208, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Histonedeacetylase 6 (HDAC6, Accession NM_(—)006044.2), a gene which plays animportant role in transcriptional regulation, cell cycle progression anddevelopmental events (by similarity). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HDAC6.

The function of HDAC6 has been established by previous studies. Bysearching an EST database for sequences similar to yeast Hda1, followedby screening a cDNA library and PCR, Grozinger et al. (1999) identifiedcDNAs encoding the class II HDACs HDAC4, HDAC5 (OMIM Ref. No. 605315),and HDAC6. Sequence analysis predicted that the 1,216-amino acid HDAC6protein consists of an apparent internal dimer containing 2 highlyhomologous catalytic domains, the first beginning at residue 215 and thesecond at residue 610. Northern blot analysis detected expression of a5.0-kb HDAC6 transcript that was highest in heart, liver, kidney, andpancreas. Functional analysis confirmed that HDAC6 possessesdeacetylation activity against all 4 core histones and that the 2catalytic domains function independently. Western blot analysis showedthat HDAC6 is expressed as a 131-kD protein that does notcoimmunoprecipitate with other HDACs or transcription factors. Grozingeret al. (1999) speculated that HDAC6 may not interact with histones invivo but may deacetylate other substrates. Hubbert et al. (2002)demonstrated that HDAC6 functions as a tubulin deacetylase. HDAC6 islocalized exclusively in the cytoplasm, where it associates withmicrotubules and localizes with the microtubule motor complex (see OMIMRef. No. 601143). In vivo the overexpression of HDAC6 led to a globaldeacetylation of alpha-tubulin, whereas a decrease in HDAC6 increasedalpha-tubulin acetylation. In vitro, purified HDAC6 potentlydeacetylated alpha-tubulin in assembled microtubules. Furthermore,overexpression of HDAC6 promoted chemotactic cell movement, supportingthe idea that HDAC6-mediated deacetylation regulatesmicrotubule-dependent cell motility. Hubbert et al. (2002) concludedthat HDAC6 is the tubulin deacetylase, and provided evidence thatreversible acetylation regulates important biologic processes beyondhistone metabolism and gene transcription.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Grozinger, C. M.; Hassig, C. A.; Schreiber, S. L.: Three proteins definea class of human histone deacetylases related to yeast Hda1p. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 96:4868-4873, 1999; and

Hubbert, C.; Guardiola, A.; Shao, R.; Kawaguchi, Y.; Ito, A.; Nixon, A.;Yoshida, M.; Wang, X.-F.; Yao, T.-P.: HDAC6 is a microtubule-associateddeacetylase. Nature 417:455-458, 2002.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HDAC6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300272, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. HIP-55 (Accession NM_(—)014063.3) is another GAM146 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HIP-55 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHIP-55, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIP-55 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8753, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of HIP-55 (AccessionNM_(—)014063.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HIP-55.

Insulin-like growth factor binding protein 1 (IGFBP1, AccessionNM_(—)000596.1) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IGFBP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IGFBP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IGFBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11301, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Insulin-likegrowth factor binding protein 1 (IGFBP1, Accession NM_(—)000596.1), agene which prolongs the half-life of the igfs and inhibit or stimulatetheir growth promoting effects on cell culture. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM146 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IGFBP1.

The function of IGFBP1 has been established by previous studies. Unlikeinsulin, both IGF-I (OMIM Ref. No. 147440) and IGF-II (OMIM Ref. No.147470) circulate in plasma tightly bound to specific binding proteins.Two major forms of IGF-binding proteins have been identified in humanplasma, a low molecular weight form and a high molecular weight form.The low molecular weight IGF-binding protein is also known as IGF-BP25and is synthesized in liver, secretory endometrium and decidua. It bindsboth IGF-I and IGF-II with high affinity. It may act as a paracrineregulator of cell growth. Brinkman et al. (1988) cloned and sequenced acDNA encoding a low molecular weight IGF-binding protein from a humanplacenta cDNA library. Expression of the cDNA encoding what they termed‘IBP-1’ in monkey COS cells resulted in the synthesis of a 30-kD proteinthat binds IGF-I and is immunologically indistinguishable from theIGF-binding protein isolated from amniotic fluid or human serum.Northern blotting analysis demonstrated that expression of the IBP1 geneis limited to placental membranes and fetal liver. The gene was assignedto chromosome 7 by Southern analysis of genomic DNA isolated fromhuman-rodent somatic cell hybrids. Brewer et al. (1988) purified aninsulin-like growth factor binding protein from human amniotic fluid andshowed that it potentiates the effects of IGF-I in vitro. They used apolyclonal antibody to this protein to isolate a cDNA clone from a humandecidua library. They found that the clone encodes a polypeptide of28,832 daltons that includes sequences of 9 tryptic peptides that hadbeen prepared from the purified protein. The protein has 15 cysteinesclustered at the amino and carboxy ends of the molecule. Near itsC-terminus the protein has an RGD sequence (arginine-glycine-asparticacid) which may account for its ability to attach to cells and topotentiate the biologic actions of IGF-I. Brinkman et al. (1988) foundthat the IBP1 gene has 4 exons and spans 5.9 kb. Alitalo et al. (1989)localized the IBP1 gene to 7p13-p12 by in situ hybridization. Alitalo etal. (1989) described a 2-allele RFLP with allele frequencies that madeit useful as a genetic marker for the proximal short arm of chromosome7. Ekstrand et al. (1990) confirmed this assignment by Southern analysisof somatic hybrid cell DNA and by in situ hybridization. According toBallard et al. (1990), IGFBP1 is also known as amniotic fluid bindingprotein (AFBP), placental protein 12, alpha-pregnancy- associatedendometrial globulin, growth hormone independent binding protein,binding protein 28, binding protein 26, and binding protein 25. IGFBP1is elevated in the fetal circulation of human and animal pregnanciescomplicated by intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) caused byplacental insufficiency and in utero hypoxia and is believed to restrictfetal growth by sequestering IGFs. Popovici et al. (2001) establishedhighly pure primary cultures of human fetal hepatocytes in vitro andinvestigated the expression of IGFBP1 and the effects of hypoxia onexpression of IGFBP1 mRNA and protein. Hepatocytes were cultured indefined medium, and Northern blot analysis revealed expression of a1.5-kb IGFBP1 mRNA transcript in hepatocytes cultured under normoxicconditions for 24 hours that did not increase in steady-state levelsafter 48 hours in culture. Under hypoxic conditions, IGFBP1 mRNAexpression increased 3- to 4-fold compared with normoxic controls.Western blot analysis of conditioned medium revealed the presence ofIGFBP1, IGFBP2 (OMIM Ref. No. 146731), IGFBP3 (OMIM Ref. No. 146732),and IGFBP4 (OMIM Ref. No. 146733). IGFBP1 was the most abundant IGFBP inconditioned medium, and densitometric analysis revealed a 2.5-foldincrease in IGFBP1 under hypoxic, compared with normoxic, conditions,supporting the immunoradiometric assay results. A 3-fold increase inIGFBP3 mRNA, but not other IGFBPs, was noted under hypoxic, comparedwith normoxic, conditions. The authors concluded that hypoxiaupregulates fetal hepatocyte IGFBP1 mRNA steady-state levels andprotein, with this being the major IGFBP derived from the fetalhepatocyte. These data also supported a role for the fetal liver as asource of elevated circulating levels of IGFBP1 in fetuses with in uterohypoxia and IUGR.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Alitalo, T.; Kontula, K.; Koistinen, R.; Aalto - Setala, K.; Julkunen,M.; Janne, O. A.; Seppala, M.; de la Chapelle, A.: The gene encodinghuman low-molecular weight insulin-like growth-factor binding protein(IGF-BP25): regional localization to 7p12-p13 and description of a DNApolymorphism. Hum. Genet. 83:335-338, 1989; and

Ballard, F. J.; Baxter, R. C.; Binoux, M.; Clemmons, D. R.; Drop, S. L.S.; Hall, K.; Hintz, R. L.; Rechler, M. M.; Rutanen, E. M.; Schwander,J. C.: Report on the nomenclature of the I.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IGFBP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 146730, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. IL-17RC (Accession NM_(—)153461.1) is another GAM146 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL-17RC BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by IL-17RC, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL-17RCBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14135, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of IL-17RC (AccessionNM_(—)153461.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IL-17RC.

Potassium channel, subfamily k, member 10 (KCNK10, AccessionNM_(—)021161.3) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNK10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNK10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNK10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4467, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Potassium channel,subfamily k, member 10 (KCNK10, Accession NM_(—)021161.3) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNK10.

KIAA0125 (Accession NM_(—)014792.2) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0125 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0125,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0125 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19077, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0125(Accession NM_(—)014792.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0125.

KIAA0232 (Accession XM_(—)291106.1) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0232 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0232,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0232 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0232(Accession XM_(—)291106.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0232.

KIAA0310 (Accession XM_(—)088459.6) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0310 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0310,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0310 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9879, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0310(Accession XM_(—)088459.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0310.

KIAA0514 (Accession NM_(—)014696.1) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0514 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0514,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0514 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8846, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0514(Accession NM_(—)014696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0514.

KIAA0561 (Accession XM_(—)038150.2) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0561 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0561,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0561 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17026, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0561(Accession XM_(—)038150.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0561.

KIAA0633 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA0633 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0633, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0633 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12019,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0633(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0633.

KIAA0800 (Accession NM_(—)014703.1) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0800 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6315, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0800(Accession NM_(—)014703.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0800.

KIAA1164 (Accession XM_(—)045358.2) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1164 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1164,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1164 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11204, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1164(Accession XM_(—)045358.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1164.

KIAA1200 (Accession XM_(—)031054.5) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1200 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1200,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1200 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5977, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1200(Accession XM_(—)031054.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1200.

KIAA1530 (Accession XM_(—)042661.5) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1530 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1530,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1530 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5181, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1530(Accession XM_(—)042661.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1530.

Legumain (LGMN, Accession NM_(—)005606.3) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LGMN BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LGMN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LGMN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12719, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Legumain (LGMN,Accession NM_(—)005606.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LGMN.

LGP1 (Accession NM_(—)032484.2) is another GAM146 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LGP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LGP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LGP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15097, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LGP1 (AccessionNM_(—)032484.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LGP1.

LOC115265 (Accession NM_(—)145244.1) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115265 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115265, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115265 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18602, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC115265(Accession NM_(—)145244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115265.

LOC118786 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC118786 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC118786, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC118786 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:9073, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC118786(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC118786.

LOC123792 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC123792 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC123792, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC123792 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13791, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC123792(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC123792.

LOC126755 (Accession XM_(—)059074.1) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126755 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126755, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126755 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC126755(Accession XM_(—)059074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126755.

LOC131827 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC131827 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC131827, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC131827 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15001, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC131827(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC131827.

LOC136337 (Accession XM_(—)072456.3) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC136337 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC136337, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC136337 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC136337(Accession XM_(—)072456.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC136337.

LOC145813 (Accession XM_(—)096873.2) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2375, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC145813(Accession XM_(—)096873.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145813.

LOC146506 (Accession XM_(—)085489.1) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146506 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146506, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146506 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC146506(Accession XM_(—)085489.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146506.

LOC146953 (Accession XM_(—)085659.3) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146953 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146953, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146953 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3124, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC146953(Accession XM_(—)085659.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146953.

LOC147990 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC147990 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC147990, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC147990 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12124, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC147990(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC147990.

LOC148870 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC148870 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC148870, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC148870 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10650, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC148870(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC148870.

LOC149606 (Accession XM_(—)086600.1) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149606 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149606, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149606 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17892, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC149606(Accession XM_(—)086600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149606.

LOC150279 (Accession XM_(—)086820.2) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150279 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150279, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150279 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1553, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC150279(Accession XM_(—)086820.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150279.

LOC151438 (Accession XM_(—)098060.1) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151438 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151438, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151438 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10705, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC151438(Accession XM_(—)098060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151438.

LOC151657 (Accession XM_(—)098100.6) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151657 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151657, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151657 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8780, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC151657(Accession XM_(—)098100.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151657.

LOC152845 (Accession XM_(—)016366.2) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152845 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152845, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152845 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2714, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC152845(Accession XM_(—)016366.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152845.

LOC157507 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC157507 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC157507, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC157507 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17300, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC157507(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC157507.

LOC158056 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC158056 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC158056, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC158056 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10700, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC158056(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC158056.

LOC158295 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC158295 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC158295, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC158295 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:5627, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC158295(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC158295.

LOC166206 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC166206 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC166206, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC166206 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:4968, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC166206(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC166206.

LOC196047 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC196047 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC196047, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC196047 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10514, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC196047(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC196047.

LOC204084 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC204084 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC204084, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC204084 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15967, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC204084(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC204084.

LOC204275 (Accession XM_(—)115290.3) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC204275 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC204275, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC204275 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2816, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC204275(Accession XM_(—)115290.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC204275.

LOC221486 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC221486 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC221486, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC221486 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10719, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC221486(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC221486.

LOC254808 (Accession XM_(—)173100.1) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254808 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254808, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254808 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC254808(Accession XM_(—)173100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254808.

LOC257109 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC257109 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC257109, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC257109 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:7095, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC257109(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC257109.

LOC257235 (Accession XM_(—)173124.1) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC257235 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC257235, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC257235 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1513, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC257235(Accession XM_(—)173124.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC257235.

LOC90701 (Accession NM_(—)033280.1) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90701 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90701,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90701 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17610, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC90701(Accession NM_(—)033280.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90701.

LOC92249 (Accession XM_(—)043814.2) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92249 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92249,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92249 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of LOC92249(Accession XM_(—)043814.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92249.

MGC10500 (Accession NM_(—)031477.2) is another GAM146 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10500 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10500,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10500 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of MGC10500(Accession NM_(—)031477.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10500.

moblak (Accession NM_(—)130807.1) is another GAM146 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. moblak BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by moblak,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of moblak BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11256, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of moblak (AccessionNM_(—)130807.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith moblak.

Npc1 (niemann-pick disease, type c1, gene)-like 1 (NPC1L1, AccessionNM_(—)013389.1) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NPC1L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NPC1L1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NPC1L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13102, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Npc1 (niemann-pickdisease, type c1, gene)-like 1 (NPC1L1, Accession NM_(—)013389.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NPC1L1.

Protein disulfide isomerase, pancreatic (PDIP, Accession NM_(—)006849.1)is another GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDIPBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PDIP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPDIP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13937, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Protein disulfideisomerase, pancreatic (PDIP, Accession NM_(—)006849.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDIP.

Pdz domain containing 2 (PDZD2, Accession) is another GAM146 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDZD2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPDZD2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDZD2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18141, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Pdz domaincontaining 2 (PDZD2, Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PDZD2.

Pleiomorphic adenoma gene 1 (PLAG1, Accession NM_(—)002655.1) is anotherGAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLAG1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PLAG1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLAG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18558, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Pleiomorphicadenoma gene 1 (PLAG1, Accession NM_(—)002655.1), a gene which containsa zinc finger domain. Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PLAG1.

The function of PLAG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Protein phosphatase 1,regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 13b (PPP1R13B, Accession NM_(—)015316.1)is another GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP1R13BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PPP1R13B, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PPP1R13B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4491, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 13b (PPP1R13B, AccessionNM_(—)015316.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R13B.

Regulator of g-protein signalling 3 (RGS3, Accession NM_(—)144488.1) isanother GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RGS3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RGS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18411, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 3 (RGS3, Accession NM_(—)144488.1), a gene whichnegatively regulates G protein-coupled receptor signalling. Accordingly,utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS3.

The function of RGS3 has been established by previous studies.Chatterjee et al. (1997) stated that 17 mammalian RGS members had beenidentified by cloning or by comparison to expressed sequence tags(ESTs). They studied RGS3, the largest member of the RGS family to date.They found that the coding region of the human RGS3 gene spans 14.7 kband contains 6 exons; the 5-prime untranslated region spans 3.2 kb andcontains 2 exons. The RGS domain, conserved among all RGS proteins, isencoded by 3 exons, while the unique N-terminal domain of RGS3 isencoded by a single exon. Comparison of the locations of the intron-exonboundaries of the human RGS3 gene to those of the human RGS2 generevealed a remarkable similarity. Using 5-prime- RACE analysis, theymapped the transcription start site 517 bp upstream of the translationstart site. Many potential regulatory elements were identified in the5-prime flanking region. By screening a mouse embryonic cDNA libraryusing the yeast 2-hybrid system with the cytoplasmic domain of ephrin-B2(EFNB2; 600527) as bait, Lu et al. (2001) isolated cDNAs encoding acytoplasmic protein they designated Pdz-Rgs3. Pdz-Rgs3 binds ephrin-B2through a PDZ domain, and it has an RGS domain. The human homolog ofPdz-Rgs3, RGS3, had been described as a shorter sequence (Druey et al.,1996). Pdz- Rgs3 can mediate signaling from the ephrin-B cytoplasmictail. The authors showed that SDF1 (OMIM Ref. No. 600835), a chemokinewith a G protein- coupled receptor, and BDNF (OMIM Ref. No. 113505) arechemoattractants for cerebellar granule cells, and that SDF1chemoattraction is selectively inhibited by soluble ephrin-B receptor(see OMIM Ref. No. 602757). This inhibition could be blocked by atruncated Pdz-Rgs3 protein lacking the RGS domain.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Druey, K. M.; Blumer, K. J.; Kang, V. H.; Kehrl, J. H.: Inhibition ofG-protein- mediated MAP kinase activation by a new mammalian genefamily. Nature 379:742-746, 1996; and

Chatterjee, T. K.; Eapen, A.; Kanis, A. B.; Fisher, R. A.: Genomicorganization, 5-prime-flanking region, and chromosomal localization ofthe human RGS3 gene. Genomics 45:429-433, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RGS3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602189, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ring finger protein 2 (RNF2, Accession NM_(—)007212.1) isanother GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RNF2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16379, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein 2 (RNF2, Accession NM_(—)007212.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM146 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RNF2.

Retinoid x receptor, alpha (RXRA, Accession NM_(—)002957.3) is anotherGAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RXRA BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RXRA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RXRABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11770, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Retinoid xreceptor, alpha (RXRA, Accession NM_(—)002957.3), a gene which activatesgenes required for vitamin A metabolism, binds 9-cis retinoic acid.Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RXRA.

The function of RXRA has been established by previous studies. Retinoicacid has been implicated in many aspects of vertebrate development andhomeostasis. Its effects are mediated by specific nuclear receptorproteins that are members of the steroid and thyroid hormone receptorsuperfamily of transcriptional regulators. In addition to the highaffinity retinoic acid receptors termed alpha (RARA; 180240), beta(RARB; 180220), and gamma (RARG; 180190), Mangelsdorf et al. (1990,1991) identified a distinct nuclear receptor referred to as retinoid Xreceptor alpha. This receptor differs from the other 3 RARs within theligand-binding domain and is incapable of high affinity binding ofretinoic acid itself. The retinoic acid, thyroid hormone, and vitamin Dreceptors, as well as the retinoid X receptor, activate transcriptionfrom response elements containing 2 or more degenerate copies of theconsensus motif AGGTCA. Heyman et al. (1992) presented evidence that9-cis retinoic acid is a high affinity ligand for RXRA. McNamara et al.(2001) reported a hormone-dependent interaction of the nuclear receptorsRARA and RXRA with CLOCK (OMIM Ref. No. 601851) and MOP4 (OMIM Ref. No.603347). They found that these interactions negatively regulateCLOCK-BMAL1 (OMIM Ref. No. 602550) and MOP4-BMAL1 heterodimer-mediatedtranscriptional activation of clock gene expression in vascular cells.MOP4 exhibited a robust rhythm in the vasculature, and retinoic acidcould phase shift PER2 (OMIM Ref. No. 603426) mRNA rhythmicity in vivoand in serum-induced smooth muscle cells in vitro, providing a molecularmechanism for hormonal control of clock gene expression. McNamara et al.(2001) proposed that circadian or periodic availability of nuclearhormones may play a critical role in resetting a peripheral vascularclock. Using RFLVs in interspecific backcross mice, Hoopes et al. (1992)mapped mouse genomic loci Rxra, Rxrb, and Rxrg to chromosome 2 near thecentromere, to the H-2 region of chromosome 17, and to distal chromosome1 in tight linkage with the Pbx (OMIM Ref. No. 176310) gene,respectively. Jones et al. (1993) mapped the RXRA gene to chromosome 9by using PCR on a panel of somatic cell hybrids. A cosmid clone wasisolated using the RXRA PCR product, and this was used to localize thegene further by fluorescence in situ hybridization to 9q34, distal tothe dopamine beta-hydroxylase gene (DBH; 223360). The mapping positionwas confirmed by PCR on a panel of translocation hybrids. By pairwisehybridization of an RXRA cosmid and reference markers in fluorescence insitu hybridization, Almasan et al. (1994) refined the localization to9q34.3. Fusion of PML (OMIM Ref. No. 102578) and TIF1A (OMIM Ref. No.603406) to RARA and BRAF (OMIM Ref. No. 164757), respectively, resultsin the production of PML-RAR-alpha and TIF1-alpha-B-RAF (T18)oncoproteins. Zhong et al. (1999) showed that PML, TIF1-alpha, andRXR-alpha/RAR-alpha function together in a retinoic acid-dependenttranscription complex. Zhong et al. (1999) found that PML acts as aligand-dependent coactivator of RXR-alpha/RARA-alpha. T18, similar toPML- RAR-alpha, disrupts the retinoic acid-dependent activity of thiscomplex in a dominant- negative manner, resulting in a growth advantage.PML-RAR-alpha was the first example of an oncoprotein generated by thefusion of 2 molecules participating in the same pathway, specificallythe fusion of a transcription factor to one of its own cofactors. Sincethe PML and RAR-alpha pathways converge at the transcriptional level,there is no need for a double-dominant-negative product to explain thepathogenesis of acute promyelocytic leukemia, or APL. Germain et al.(2002) showed that RXR can bind ligand and recruit coactivators as aheterodimer with apo-retinoic acid receptor (apo-RAR). However, in theusual cellular environment corepressors do not dissociate and theyprohibit coactivator access because coregulator binding is mutuallyexclusive

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of RXRA.Li et al. (2000) developed an efficient technique to createspatiotemporally controlled somatic mutations of the Rxr-alpha gene inthe mouse. Li et al. (2000) used tamoxifen-inducible Cre-ER(T)recombinases to ablate RXR-alpha selectively in adult mousekeratinocytes. In 6 to 7 weeks after the first tamoxifen treatment,alopecia developed in the ventral region of pro-mutant mice. At 12 to 16weeks after treatment, large regions of ventral skin and smaller regionsof dorsal skin were hairless. Cysts became visible under the skinsurface and these enlarged and spread all over the body with time. At 16weeks after treatment, hairless regions showed hair follicledegeneration, resulting in utriculi and dermal cysts. Keratin 6 (OMIMRef. No. 148041), which is usually expressed only in hair follicle outerroot sheath, was also expressed in hyperproliferative interfollicularepidermis, indicating abnormal keratinocyte terminal differentiation.All abnormalities were less severe, and/or appeared later, in males thanin females. Li et al. (2000) found that RXR-beta (OMIM Ref. No. 180246)expression in adult skin is several-fold higher in males than infemales. Study of tamoxifen-treated RXR-alpha/RXR-beta compound mutantsdemonstrated that RXR-beta can partially compensate for a loss ofRXR-alpha function. Also, in accordance with a larger amount of RXR-betain adult male skin, the functional redundancy was more pronounced inmales than in females, as RXR-alpha/beta double mutant males and femaleswere similarly affected, unlike the single mutants. De Urquiza et al.(2000) identified docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a long-chainpolyunsaturated fatty acid that is highly enriched in the adultmammalian brain, as the natural ligand for the retinoic X receptor inmouse brain. Claudel et al. (2001) analyzed the effects of activation ofRXR and some of its heterodimers in apolipoprotein E -/- mice, awell-established animal model of atherosclerosis. An RXR agonistdrastically reduced the development of atherosclerosis. In addition, aligand for the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor PPAR-gamma anda dual agonist of both PPAR-alpha and PPAR-gamma had moderate inhibitoryeffects. Both RXR and LXR agonists induced ATP-binding cassette protein-1 (ABC1) expression and stimulated ABC1-mediated cholesterol efflux frommacrophages from wildtype, but not from LXRA or LXRB (OMIM Ref. No.600380), double -/- mice. Hence, activation of ABC1-mediated cholesterolefflux by the RXR/LXR heterodimer may contribute to the beneficialeffects of rexinoids on atherosclerosis and warrant further evaluationof RXR/LXR agonists in prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for RXRA isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Claudel, T.; Leibowitz, M. D.; Fievet, C.; Tailleux, A.; Wagner, B.;Repa, J. J.; Torpier, G.; Lobaccaro, J.-M.; Paterniti, J. R.;Mangelsdorf, D. J.; Heyman, R. A.; Auwerx, J.: Reduction ofatherosclerosis in apolipoprotein E knockout mice by activation of theretinoid X receptor. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 98:2610-2615, 2001; and

Germain, P.; Iyer, J.; Zechel, C.; Gronemeyer, H.: Co-regulatorrecruitment and the mechanism of retinoic acid receptor synergy. Nature415:187-192, 2002.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RXRA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 180245, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. SCYA28 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCYA28 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCYA28,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCYA28 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3241, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of SCYA28(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCYA28.

Solute carrier family 39 (zinc transporter), member 4 (SLC39A4,Accession NM_(—)130849.1) is another GAM146 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC39A4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SLC39A4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC39A4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13352, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 39 (zinc transporter), member 4 (SLC39A4, AccessionNM_(—)130849.1), a gene which is a zinc transporter and therefore may beassociated with Acrodermatitis enteropathica. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM146 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Acrodermatitisenteropathica, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC39A4.

The function of SLC39A4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Smcx homolog, xchromosome (mouse) (SMCX, Accession NM_(—)004187.1) is another GAM146target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMCX BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SMCX, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17633, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Smcx homolog, xchromosome (mouse) (SMCX, Accession NM_(—)004187.1), a gene whichescapes X inactivation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SMCX.

The function of SMCX and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Spermidine synthase(SRM, Accession NM_(—)003132.1) is another GAM146 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SRM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRM, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SRM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14242, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Spermidinesynthase (SRM, Accession NM_(—)003132.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM146 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SRM.

TCF-3 (Accession) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. TCF-3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TCF-3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TCF-3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16528, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of TCF-3 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TCF-3.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NM_(—)024022.1) isanother GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11876, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NM_(—)024022.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NM_133332.1) isanother GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of WHSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12138, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NM_(—)133332.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM146 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Z39IG (AccessionNM_(—)007268.1) is another GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. Z39IG BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Z39IG, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of Z39IG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10116, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Z39IG (AccessionNM_(—)007268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith Z39IG.

Zinc finger protein 17 (hpf3, kox 10) (ZNF17, Accession XM_(—)091895.5)is another GAM146 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF17BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ZNF17, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12073, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM146 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:370.

Another function of GAM146 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 17 (hpf3, kox 10) (ZNF17, Accession XM_(—)091895.5).Accordingly, utilities of GAM146 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF17.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 147 (GAM147), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM147 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM147 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM147 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM147 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM147 gene encodes a GAM147 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM147 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM147 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:196, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM147 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM147 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM147 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM147 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM147 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:196, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM147folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM147 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM147 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM147 RNA is designated SEQID:298, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM147 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM147 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM147 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM147 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM147target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM147 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM147 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM147 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM147 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM147 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM147 target RNA into GAM147 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM147 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM147 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM147 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM147 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM147 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM147 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM147 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM147 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM147 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM147 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

FLJ21276 (Accession) is a GAM147 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ21276 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21276, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ21276 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:532, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM147 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:298.

A function of GAM147 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21276 (Accession ).Accordingly, utilities of GAM147 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FLJ21276.

Forkhead box e1 (thyroid transcription factor 2) (FOXE1, AccessionNM_(—)004473.3) is another GAM147 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FOXE1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FOXE1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FOXE1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9989, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM147 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:298.

Another function of GAM147 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box e1(thyroid transcription factor 2) (FOXE1, Accession NM_(—)004473.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM147 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FOXE1.

Protein kinase (camp-dependent, catalytic) inhibitor gamma (PKIG,Accession NM_(—)007066.2) is another GAM147 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PKIG BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PKIG, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PKIG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15790, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM147 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:298.

Another function of GAM147 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase(camp-dependent, catalytic) inhibitor gamma (PKIG, AccessionNM_(—)007066.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM147 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PKIG.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 148 (GAM148), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM148 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM148 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM148 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM148 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM148 gene encodes a GAM148 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM148 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:65, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM148 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM148 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM148 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM148 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM148 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:65, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM148folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM148 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA is designated SEQID:280, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM148 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM148 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM148target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM148 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM148 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM148 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM148 target RNA into GAM148 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM148 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM148 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM148 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM148 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM148 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM148 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM148 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM148 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Adenosine a1 receptor (ADORA1, Accession NP_(—)000665.1) is a GAM148target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADORA1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ADORA1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADORA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3384, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

A function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Adenosine a1 receptor(ADORA1, Accession NP_(—)000665.1), a gene which the activity of thisreceptor is mediated by g proteins which inhibit adenylyl cyclase.Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ADORA1.

The function of ADORA1 has been established by previous studies. Diversephysiologic effects of adenosine were recognized as early as the 1920s(Drury and Szent-Gyorgy, 1929; Berne, 1963). Once released, adenosineactivates adenosine receptors, which in turn regulate a diverse set ofphysiologic functions including cardiac rate and contractility, smoothmuscle tone, sedation, release of neurotransmitters, platelet function,lipolysis, renal function, and white blood cell function. Stiles (1992)reviewed the structure and function of adenosine receptors important inthe mediation of these multiple effects. Also see adenosine A2 receptor(ADORA2A; 102776). Libert et al. (1991) obtained cDNA clones for 4receptors of the G protein-coupled receptor family by selectiveamplification of cloning from thyroid cDNA and termed them RDC1 (VIPR1;192321), RDC4 (HTR1D; 182133), RDC7, and RDC8 (ADORA2A). RDC7 and RDC8were identified as A1 and A2 adenosine receptors, respectively. By insitu hybridization, Libert et al. (1991) assigned the RDC7 gene to22q11.2-q13.1. However, using fluorescence in situ hybridization,Townsend-Nicholson et al. (1995) demonstrated that the ADORA1 gene islocated on 1q32.1.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of ADORA1.Sun et al. (2001) used homologous recombination to generate viable micewithout gross behavioral or anatomic defects that were deficient in the2-exon A1ar gene, which encodes a protein 87% identical to the humanprotein.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for ADORA1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Stiles, G. L.: Adenosine receptors. J. Biol. Chem. 267:6451-6454, 1992;and

Sun, D.; Samuelson, L. C.; Yang, T.; Huang, Y.; Paliege, A.; Saunders,T.; Briggs, J.; Schnermann, J.: Mediation of tubuloglomerular feedbackby adenosine: evidence from mice lacking ad.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADORA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 102775, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adrenergic, alpha-1a-, receptor (ADRA1A, AccessionNP_(—)000671.1) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ADRA1A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ADRA1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADRA1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1241, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Adrenergic,alpha-1a-, receptor (ADRA1A, Accession NP_(—)000671.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADRA1A.

Aldehyde dehydrogenase 9 family, member a1 (ALDH9A1, AccessionNP_(—)000687.2) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALDH9A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALDH9A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ALDH9A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5663, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 9 family, member a1 (ALDH9A1, Accession NP_(—)000687.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH9A1.

Amine oxidase, copper containing 3 (vascular adhesion protein 1) (AOC3,Accession NP_(—)003725.1) is another GAM148 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AOC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AOC3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AOC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10641, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Amine oxidase,copper containing 3 (vascular adhesion protein 1) (AOC3, AccessionNP_(—)003725.1), a gene which catalyze the oxidative conversion ofamines to aldehydes in the presence of copper and quinone cofactor.Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AOC3.

The function of AOC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Amyloid beta (a4)precursor protein-binding, family a, member 1 (x11) (APBA1, AccessionNP_(—)001154.2) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. APBA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APBA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of APBA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6310, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Amyloid beta (a4)precursor protein-binding, family a, member 1 (x11) (APBA1, AccessionNP_(—)001154.2), a gene which stabilises APP and inhibits production ofproteolytic APP fragments. and therefore may be associated withAlzheimer disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Alzheimer disease, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with APBA1.

The function of APBA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.2. Arylsulfatase a (ARSA,Accession NP_(—)000478.2) is another GAM148 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARSA BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARSA, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARSA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10346, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Arylsulfatase a(ARSA, Accession NP_(—)000478.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ARSA.

Chromosome 10 open reading frame 3 (C10orf3, Accession NP_(—)060601.2)is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C10orf3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C10orf3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C10orf3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10591, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 10 openreading frame 3 (C10orf3, Accession NP_(—)060601.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C10orf3.

Chromosome 11 open reading frame 21 (C11orf21, Accession NP_(—)054863.1)is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C11orf21BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C11orf21, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C11orf21 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13424, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 11 openreading frame 21 (C11orf21, Accession NP_(—)054863.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C11orf21.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 54 (C20orf54, Accession NP_(—)212134.1)is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf54BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf54, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf54 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12151, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 54 (C20orf54, Accession NP_(—)212134.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf54.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)057432.1) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C5orf4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C5orf4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19712, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)057432.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf4.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)115761.1) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C5orf4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C5orf4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19712, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)115761.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf4.

Cadherin 16, ksp-cadherin (CDH16, Accession NP_(—)004053.1) is anotherGAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDH16 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CDH16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDH16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10351, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 16,ksp-cadherin (CDH16, Accession NP_(—)004053.1), a gene which is acalcium dependent cell adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CDH16.

The function of CDH16 has been established by previous studies.Cadherins are calcium-dependent, membrane-associated glycoproteins.Members of this group are the principal mediators of homotypic cellularrecognition and play a role in the morphogenic direction of tissuedevelopment. Thomson et al. (1995) identified rabbit Ksp-cadherin, anovel kidney-specific member of the cadherin family. Sequence analysisdemonstrated that Ksp-cadherin, like LI-cadherin (CDH17; 603017), lacksthe prosequence and tripeptide HAV adhesion recognition sequence typicalof most classical cadherins, and possesses a truncated cytoplasmicdomain. Northern blot analysis and immunolocalization studies in rabbitindicate that Ksp-cadherin expression is kidney-specific and limited tothe basolateral membranes of renal tubular epithelial cells. Byscreening kidney libraries with rabbit Ksp-cadherin cDNAs, Thomson etal. (1998) isolated cDNAs encoding mouse and human Ksp-cadherin. Thepredicted 829-amino acid human protein shares 77% and 79% sequenceidentity with those of mouse and rabbit, respectively. Northern blotanalysis revealed that Ksp- cadherin is expressed exclusively in kidneyas a 3-kb mRNA in both human and mouse. By fluorescence in situhybridization, Thomson et al. (1998) mapped the Ksp-cadherin gene tohuman chromosome 16q21-q22. By analysis of an interspecific backcross,they mapped the mouse homolog to a region of mouse chromosome 8 showinghomology of synteny to 16q21-proximal 16q22. In both human and mouse,the Ksp-cadherin gene is located within a cluster of several othercadherin genes, including CDH1 (OMIM Ref. No. 192090), CDH3 (OMIM Ref.No. 114021), CDH5 (OMIM Ref. No. 601120), and CDH15 (OMIM Ref. No.114019).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Thomson, R. B.; Igarashi, P.; Biemesderfer, D.; Kim, R.; Abu-Alfa, A.;Soleimani, M.; Aronson, P. S.: Isolation and cDNA cloning ofKsp-cadherin, a novel kidney-specific member of the cadherin multigenefamily. J. Biol. Chem. 270:17594-17601, 1995; and

Thomson, R. B.; Ward, D. C.; Quaggin, S. E.; Igarashi, P.; Muckler, Z.E.; Aronson, P. S.: cDNA cloning and chromosomal localization of thehuman and mouse isoforms of Ksp-cadherin. Ge.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CDH16 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603118, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Choline kinase-like (CHKL, Accession NP_(—)689466.1) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHKL BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CHKL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CHKL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18892, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Cholinekinase-like (CHKL, Accession NP_(—)689466.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CHKL.

Carbohydrate (chondroitin) synthase 1 (CHSY1, Accession NP_055733.2) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHSY1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CHSY1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHSY1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9095, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(chondroitin) synthase 1 (CHSY1, Accession NP_(—)055733.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHSY1.

Ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF, Accession NP_(—)000605.1) is anotherGAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNTF BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CNTF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNTFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15418, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Ciliaryneurotrophic factor (CNTF, Accession NP_(—)000605.1), a gene which is asurvival factor for various neuronal cell types. and therefore may beassociated with Ciliary neurotrophic factor polymorphism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofCiliary neurotrophic factor polymorphism, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with CNTF.

The function of CNTF has been established by previous studies. Takahashiet al. (1994) identified an apparent polymorphism of the CNTF gene. Anacceptor splice site mutation caused aberrant mRNA splicing andabolished expression of CNTF protein. The specific change was a G- to -A transition at position -6 of the acceptor splice site leading toinsertion of 4 additional ribonucleotides at the beginning of the nextexon. This caused a frameshift from amino acid 39, resulting in a stopcodon 24 amino acids downstream. (The normal open reading frame codesfor 200 amino acids.) The aberrant mRNA was predicted to code for atruncated protein of 62 amino acids. Analysis of tissue samples andtransfection of CNTF minigenes into cultured cells demonstrated toTakahashi et al. (1994) that the mutated allele expressed only themutated mRNA species. Studies with an antiserum that recognized both thenormal and mutated CNTF showed complete lack of CNTF immunoreactivity inperipheral nerve tissue from a homozygous mutant subject. In 391Japanese people tested, 61.9% were normal homozygotes, 39.8%heterozygotes, and 2.3% mutant homozygotes. The distribution of the 3genotypes were similar in healthy and neurologic disease subjects,indicating that human CNTF deficiency is not causally related toneurologic diseases In 7 of 288 patients with multiple sclerosis (OMIMRef. No. 126200), Giess et al. (2002) identified homozygosity for theCNTF null mutation. The 7 patients demonstrated a significantly earlierage of onset of disease (17 years) compared to patients carrying atleast 1 functional CNTF allele (27 years). Six of the 7 patients withthe null allele (85%) had marked motor or brainstem symptoms andincomplete remission, which was detected in only 21% of the otherpatients with MS. Giess et al. (2002) noted that the null allele is veryrare, and that the frequency of the homozygous null allele in this groupis the same as in control groups, thus indicating that the genotypeitself is not a risk factor for development of MS. However, theysuggested that trophic support of neurons and oligodendrocytes by CNTFmay be critical to reduce early damage caused by inflammatory mediators,and that lack of functional CNTF may lead to earlier onset of clinicalsymptoms in MS

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Barbin, G.; Manthorpe, M.; Varon, S.: Purification of the chick eyeciliary neuronotrophic factor. J. Neurochem. 43:1468-1478, 1984; and

Takahashi, R.; Yokoji, H.; Misawa, H.; Hayashi, M.; Hu, J.; Deguchi, T.:A null mutation in the human CNTF gene is not causally related toneurological diseases. Nature Genet. 7:79-84.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CNTF arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 118945, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Contactin 3 (plasmacytoma associated) (CNTN3, AccessionXP_(—)039627.7) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CNTN3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CNTN3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CNTN3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13470, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Contactin 3(plasmacytoma associated) (CNTN3, Accession XP_(—)039627.7), a genewhich may play a role in the initial growth and guidance of axons. andtherefore may be associated with Plasmacytomas. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Plasmacytomas,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with CNTN3.

The function of CNTN3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.2. Carboxypeptidase a4(CPA4, Accession NP_(—)057436.1) is another GAM148 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPA4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CPA4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CPA4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:869, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Carboxypeptidasea4 (CPA4, Accession NP_(—)057436.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CPA4.

Carboxypeptidase a6 (CPA6, Accession NP_(—)065094.2) is another GAM148target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPA6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CPA6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPA6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Carboxypeptidasea6 (CPA6, Accession NP_(—)065094.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CPA6.

Deoxycytidine kinase (DCK, Accession NP_(—)000779.1) is another GAM148target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DCK BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DCK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18281, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Deoxycytidinekinase (DCK, Accession NP_(—)000779.1), a gene which mediates thephosphorylation of several deoxyribonucleosides and their analogs.Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCK.

The function of DCK has been established by previous studies.Deoxycytidine kinase (EC 2.7.1.74) is responsible for thephosphorylation of several deoxyribonucleosides and their analogs.Deficiency of this enzyme activity is associated with resistance toantiviral and anticancer chemotherapeutic agents, whereas increasedenzyme activity is associated with increased activation of thesecompounds to cytotoxic nucleoside triphosphate derivatives. It isclinically important because of its relationship to drug resistance andsensitivity. It is the rate limiting enzyme in the activation of manyimportant anticancer and retroviral drugs and its activity is oftendecreased in cells that are resistant to cytosine arabinoside. Huang etal. (1989) cloned the DCK gene. Similarities to previously studiedproteins such as the beta subunit of prolyl-4-hydroxylase (OMIM Ref. No.176790) were revealed. Chottiner et al. (1991) also cloned humandeoxycytidine kinase from a T-lymphoblast DNA library. The cDNA sequenceencoded a 30.5-kD protein corresponding to the subunit molecular mass ofthe purified protein. The authors of Huang et al. (1989) subsequentlydiscovered that the sequence they had thought to represent DCK is infact the human homolog of ERp72, the function of which is not yet known,and published a correction; the gene studied by Chottiner et al. (1991)is the true deoxycytidine kinase. Human deoxyribonucleoside kinases arerequired for the pharmacologic activity of several clinically importantanticancer and antiviral nucleoside analogs. Human deoxycytidine kinaseand thymidine kinase 1 (OMIM Ref. No. 188300) had been described ascytosolic enzymes, whereas human deoxyguanosine kinase (OMIM Ref. No.601465) and thymidine kinase 2 (OMIM Ref. No. 188250) were believed tobe located in the mitochondria. Johansson et al. (1997) expressed 4human deoxyribonucleoside kinases as fusion proteins with the greenfluorescent protein to study their intracellular locations in vivo. Theyfound that the human deoxycytidine kinase is located in the cellnucleus, and the human deoxyguanosine kinase in mitochondria. The fusionproteins between green fluorescent protein and thymidine kinases 1 and 2were both predominantly located in the cytosol. Site-directedmutagenesis of a putative nuclear targeting signal, identified in theprimary structure of deoxycytidine kinase, completely abolished nuclearimport of the protein. Reconstitution of a deoxycytidine kinase-deficient cell line with the wildtype nuclear or the mutant cytosolicenzymes restored sensitivity toward anticancer nucleoside analogs.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chottiner, E. G.; Shewach, D. S.; Datta, N. S.; Ashcraft, E.; Gribbin,D.; Ginsburg, D.; Fox, I. H.; Mitchell, B. S.: Cloning and expression ofhuman deoxycytidine kinase cDNA. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 88:1531-1535,1991; and

Johansson, M.; Brismar, S.; Karlsson, A.: Human deoxycytidine kinase islocated in the cell nucleus. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 94:11941-11945, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DCK are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 125450, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. DKFZp434E2321 (Accession XP_(—)038298.1) is another GAM148target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434E2321 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DKFZp434E2321, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434E2321 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15968, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434E2321(Accession XP_(—)038298.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434E2321.

DKFZp434H247 (Accession XP_(—)290829.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434H247 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434H247, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434H247 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13849, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434H247(Accession XP_(—)290829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434H247.

DKFZP434P0111 (Accession XP_(—)041116.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434P0111 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434P0111, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434P0111 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7184, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434P0111(Accession XP_(—)041116.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434P0111.

DKFZP434P0316 (Accession NP_(—)115510.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434P0316 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434P0316, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434P0316 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5600, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434P0316(Accession NP_(—)115510.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434P0316.

DKFZP586M1523 (Accession NP_(—)056291.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586M1523 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586M1523, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586M1523 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7790, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586M1523(Accession NP_(—)056291.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586M1523.

Dopamine receptor d1 (DRD1, Accession NP_(—)000785.1) is another GAM148target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DRD1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby DRD1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DRD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2684, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Dopamine receptord1 (DRD1, Accession NP_(—)000785.1), a gene which is mediated by gproteins which activate adenylyl cyclase. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DRD1.

The function of DRD1 has been established by previous studies. Thediverse physiologic actions of dopamine are mediated by its interactionwith 2 types of G protein-coupled receptor, D1 and D2 (OMIM Ref. No.126450), which stimulate and inhibit, respectively, the enzyme adenylylcyclase. Three groups reported the cloning of the D1 dopamine receptorgene (Dearry et al., 1990; Zhou et al., 1990; Sunahara et al., 1990).The gene encodes a protein of 446 amino acids having a predictedrelative molecular mass of 49,300 and a transmembrane topology similarto that of other G protein-coupled receptors. Northern blot analysis andin situ hybridization showed that the mRNA for this receptor is mostabundant in caudate, nucleus accumbens, and olfactory tubercle, withlittle or no mRNA detectable in substantia nigra, liver, kidney, orheart (Dearry et al., 1990).

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DRD1.The brain dopaminergic system is a critical modulator of basal ganglionfunction and plasticity. To investigate the contribution of the dopamineD1 receptor to this modulation, Xu et al. (1994) used gene targetingtechnology to generate D1 receptor mutant mice. Although histologicanalyses suggested no major changes in the anatomy of mutant mousebrains, the expression of dynorphin (OMIM Ref. No. 131340) was greatlyreduced in the striatum and related regions of the basal ganglia. Themutant mice did not respond to the stimulant and suppressive effects ofD1 receptor agonists and antagonists, respectively, and they exhibitedlocomotor hyperactivity.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DRD1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dearry, A.; Gingrich, J. A.; Falardeau, P.; Fremeau, R. T., Jr.; Bates,M. D.; Caron, M. G.: Molecular cloning and expression of the gene for ahuman D(1) dopamine receptor. Nature 347:72-76, 1990; and

Xu, M.; Moratalla, R.; Gold, L. H.; Hiroi, N.; Koob, G. F.; Graybiel, A.M.; Tonegawa, S.: Dopamine D1 receptor mutant mice are deficient instriatal expression of dynorphin and in do.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DRD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 126449, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dopamine receptor d2 (DRD2, Accession NP_(—)000786.1) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DRD2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DRD2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DRD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2357, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Dopamine receptord2 (DRD2, Accession NP_(—)000786.1), a gene which has a key role in thecontrol of movement. and therefore may be associated with Hereditaryautosomal dominant myoclonus dystonia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hereditary autosomaldominant myoclonus dystonia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DRD2.

The function of DRD2 has been established by previous studies. Bunzow etal. (1988) cloned the rat gene for D2 dopamine receptor. Grandy et al.(1989) cloned the human gene from a pituitary cDNA library. The deducedprotein sequence is 96% identical to that of the rat receptor with 1major difference: the human receptor contains an additional 29 aminoacids in its putative third cytoplasmic loop. Southern blot analysisdemonstrated the presence of only 1 human DRD2 gene. The coding sequenceis interrupted by 6 introns. The additional amino acids present in thehuman pituitary receptor are encoded by a single exon of 87 basepairs.Eubanks et al. (1992) found that the DRD2 gene extends over 270 kb andincludes an intron of approximately 250 kb separating the putative firstexon from the exons encoding the receptor protein. They prepared aphysical map spanning more than 1.5 Mb of chromosome 11q23, whichdemonstrated that the neural cell adhesion molecule gene (NCAM; 116930)is located 150 kb 3-prime of the DRD2 gene and is transcribed from thesame DNA strand. High resolution fluorescence in situ suppressionhybridization using cosmid and YAC clones localized these genes betweenthe APOA1 and STMY genes at the interface of 11q22.3 and 11q23.1. Insitu hybridization studies showed, furthermore, that the DRD2/NCAMcomplex resides telomeric to the STMY1 gene and centromeric of the APOA1gene.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DRD2.Balk et al. (1995) used homologous recombination to generateD2-receptor-deficient mice. Absence of D2 receptors led to animals thatwere akinetic and bradykinetic in behavioral tests and showedsignificantly reduced spontaneous movements. The phenotype resembledParkinson disease. Maldonado et al. (1997) studied the behavior of DRD2knockout mice and showed that there was a total suppression of rewardingbehavior with morphine. In contrast, these animals showed normalresponses when food was used as a reward.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DRD2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Eubanks, J. H.; Djabali, M.; Selleri, L.; Grandy, D. K.; Civelli, O.;McElligott, D. L.; Evans, G. A.: Structure and linkage of the D2dopamine receptor and neural cell adhesion molecule genes on humanchromosome 11q23. Genomics 14:1010-1018, 1992; and

Maldonado, R.; Salardi, A.; Valverde, O.; Samad, T. A.; Roques, B. P.;Borrelli, E.: Absence of opiate rewarding effects in mice lackingdopamine D2 receptors. Nature 388:586-589, 19.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DRD2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 126450, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dopamine receptor d2 (DRD2, Accession NP_(—)057658.2) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DRD2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DRD2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DRD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2357, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Dopamine receptord2 (DRD2, Accession NP_(—)057658.2), a gene which has a key role in thecontrol of movement. and therefore may be associated with Hereditaryautosomal dominant myoclonus dystonia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hereditary autosomaldominant myoclonus dystonia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DRD2.

The function of DRD2 has been established by previous studies. Bunzow etal. (1988) cloned the rat gene for D2 dopamine receptor. Grandy et al.(1989) cloned the human gene from a pituitary cDNA library. The deducedprotein sequence is 96% identical to that of the rat receptor with 1major difference: the human receptor contains an additional 29 aminoacids in its putative third cytoplasmic loop. Southern blot analysisdemonstrated the presence of only 1 human DRD2 gene. The coding sequenceis interrupted by 6 introns. The additional amino acids present in thehuman pituitary receptor are encoded by a single exon of 87 basepairs.Eubanks et al. (1992) found that the DRD2 gene extends over 270 kb andincludes an intron of approximately 250 kb separating the putative firstexon from the exons encoding the receptor protein. They prepared aphysical map spanning more than 1.5 Mb of chromosome 11q23, whichdemonstrated that the neural cell adhesion molecule gene (NCAM; 116930)is located 150 kb 3-prime of the DRD2 gene and is transcribed from thesame DNA strand. High resolution fluorescence in situ suppressionhybridization using cosmid and YAC clones localized these genes betweenthe APOA1 and STMY genes at the interface of 11q22.3 and 11q23.1. Insitu hybridization studies showed, furthermore, that the DRD2/NCAMcomplex resides telomeric to the STMY1 gene and centromeric of the APOA1gene.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DRD2.Balk et al. (1995) used homologous recombination to generateD2-receptor- deficient mice. Absence of D2 receptors led to animals thatwere akinetic and bradykinetic in behavioral tests and showedsignificantly reduced spontaneous movements. The phenotype resembledParkinson disease. Maldonado et al. (1997) studied the behavior of DRD2knockout mice and showed that there was a total suppression of rewardingbehavior with morphine. In contrast, these animals showed normalresponses when food was used as a reward.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DRD2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Eubanks, J. H.; Djabali, M.; Selleri, L.; Grandy, D. K.; Civelli, O.;McElligott, D. L.; Evans, G. A.: Structure and linkage of the D2dopamine receptor and neural cell adhesion molecule genes on humanchromosome 11q23. Genomics 14:1010-1018, 1992; and

Maldonado, R.; Salardi, A.; Valverde, O.; Samad, T. A.; Roques, B. P.;Borrelli, E. : Absence of opiate rewarding effects in mice lackingdopamine D2 receptors. Nature 388:586-589, 19.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DRD2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 126450, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Egf-like-domain, multiple 4 (EGFL4, Accession XP_(—)290821.1)is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EGFL4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by EGFL4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofEGFL4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14622, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like-domain,multiple 4 (EGFL4, Accession XP_(—)290821.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EGFL4.

Egl nine homolog 2 (c. elegans) (EGLN2, Accession NP_(—)060025.1) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EGLN2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EGLN2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EGLN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15451, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Egl nine homolog 2(c. elegans) (EGLN2, Accession NP_(—)060025.1), a gene which is anessential component of the pathway. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EGLN2.

The function of EGLN2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Early growth response 2(krox-20 homolog, drosophila) (EGR2, Accession NP_(—)000390.2) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EGR2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by EGR2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EGR2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:791, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Early growthresponse 2 (krox-20 homolog, drosophila) (EGR2, Accession NP_000390.2),a gene which binds to two specific dna sites located in the promoterregion of hox-1.4. and therefore is associated with Congenitalhypomyelination, charcot-marie- tooth desease type 1, dejerine-sottassyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Congenital hypomyelination, charcot-marie- toothdesease type 1, dejerine-sottas syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with EGR2.

The function of EGR2 has been established by previous studies. Timmermanet al. (1999) screened 170 unrelated neuropathy patients and identified2 with Dejerine-Sottas neuropathy (DSN; 145900) who had a heterozygousR359W mutation (129010.0004) in the alpha-helix domain of the first zincfinger of EGR2. Boerkoel et al. (2001) reported 2 additional DSNpatients with the R359W mutation and suggested that it is the mostcommon neuropathy-associated EGR2 mutation and consistently causes DSN.The expressivity ranged from that typical for DSN to a more rapidlyprogressive neuropathy that can cause death by age 6 years. Furthermore,in contrast to patients with typical DSN, patients with the EGR2 R359Wmutation had more respiratory compromise and cranial nerve involvement.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of EGR2.Congenital hypomyelinating neuropathy (CHN; 605253) is characterizedclinically by early onset of hypotonia, areflexia, distal muscleweakness, and very slow nerve conduction velocities. Warner et al.(1997, 1998) noted that pathologic findings on sural nerve biopsies showhypomyelination of most or all fibers. Based on these findings, CHN isconsidered to be a result of congenital impairment in myelin formation.The disorder is inherited as an autosomal recessive. The EGR2 geneattracted the attention of Warner et al. (1997, 1998) as a potentialcandidate for CHN because of the expression and knockout phenotype ofits mouse homolog, Krox20. Krox20, a member of a multigene family ofzinc finger proteins, is thought to function as an immediate earlyprotein with basal expression in selected neuronal populations of thecentral and peripheral nervous systems. Krox20 knockout mice showeddisrupted hindbrain segmentation and development and a block of Schwanncells at an early stage of differentiation as evidenced by the fact thatthe expression of early myelin genes, such as myelin-associatedglycoprotein (OMIM Ref. No. 159460), are barely affected while theexpression of the late myelin genes, myelin basic protein (OMIM Ref. No.159430) and myelin protein zero (MPZ; 159440), are decreased or absent.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for EGR2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Timmerman, V.; De Jonghe, P.; Ceuterick, C.; De Vriendt, E.; Lofgren,A.; Nelis, E.; Warner, L. E.; Lupski, J. R.; Martin, J.-J.; VanBroeckhoven, C.: Novel missense mutation in the early growth response 2gene associated with Dejerine-Sottas syndrome phenotype. Neurology52:1827-1832, 1999; and

Warner, L. E.; Mancias, P.; Butler, I. J.; McDonald, C. M.; Keppen, L.;Koob, K. G.; Lupski, J. R.: Mutations in the early growth response 2(EGR2) gene are associated with hereditary.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EGR2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 129010, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Elongation of very long chain fatty acids (fen1/elo2,sur4/elo3, yeast)-like 3 (ELOVL3, Accession NP_(—)689523.1) is anotherGAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ELOVL3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ELOVL3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ELOVL3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14478, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Elongation of verylong chain fatty acids (fen1/elo2, sur4/elo3, yeast)-like 3 (ELOVL3,Accession NP_(—)689523.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ELOVL3.

Eyes absent homolog 2 (drosophila) (EYA2, Accession NP_(—)742109.1) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EYA2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EYA2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EYA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15962, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Eyes absenthomolog 2 (drosophila) (EYA2, Accession NP_(—)742109.1), a gene whichmay be involved in development of the eye. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EYA2.

The function of EYA2 has been established by previous studies. Abdelhaket al. (1997) identified, by positional cloning, a gene at 8q13.3, whichcontains mutations in patients with branchiootorenal dysplasia (BOR;113650). The gene is a human homolog of the Drosophila ‘eyes absent’(eya), and was therefore called EYA1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601653). A highlyconserved 271-amino acid C-terminal region was also found in theproducts of 2 other human genes that were subsequently called EYA2 andEYA3 (OMIM Ref. No. 601655), demonstrating the existence of a novel genefamily. Some of these other members of the EYA gene family may underliedevelopmental defects because Abdelhak et al. (1997) demonstrated thatall 3 of these genes are expressed in the ninth week of humandevelopment. Gene identification strategies that rely on cross-speciescomparison are based on the observation that functionally significantregions of the genome are highly conserved during evolution. Banfi etal. (1996) applied the power of Drosophila genetics to the vast resourceof human cDNAs represented in the expressed sequence tag (EST) databaseto identify novel human genes of biologic interest. One human cDNA(GenBank H07988) showing significant homology to the gene causing theDrosophila mutant phenotype ‘clift’ (‘eyes absent’) was reported byAbdelhak et al. (1997) to be the EYA2 gene. Banfi et al. (1996) mappedthe human gene to 20q13.1 using both fluorescence in situ hybridizationand radiation hybrid mapping. Zimmerman et al. (1997) mapped the mouseEya2 gene to chromosome 2 in a region syntenic with human 20q13. Duncanet al. (1997) likewise mapped EYA2 to human 20q13.1 and Eya2 to mousechromosome 2. Duncan et al. (1997) found that Eya2 shows a dynamicpattern of expression during mouse development. Its expression was firstdetected in 8.5-day embryos in the region of head ectoderm fated tobecome the forebrain. At later stages of development, Eya2 was expressedin the olfactory placode and in a variety of neural crest derivatives.In the ey, expression of Eya2 was first detected after formation of thelens vesicle. At day 17.5, the highest level of Eya2 mRNA was observedin primary lens fibers. Low levels of Eya2 expression were detected inretina, sclera, and cornea. Duncan et al. (1997) stated that, althoughEya2 is expressed relatively late in eye development, it belongs to agrowing list of factors that may be essential for eye development amongmetazoan phyla. Like members of the PAX6 gene family (see OMIM Ref. No.607108), ‘eyes absent’ gene family members were probably first involvedin functions not related to vision, with recruitment for visual systemformation and function occurring later. Xu et al. (1997) showed that inthe limbs of 10.5-day mouse embryos, Eya1 expression was largelyrestricted to the flexor tendons, whereas Eya2 was expressed in theextensor tendons and probably also in the ligaments of the phalanges.They demonstrated that the proline/serine/threonine-rich N-terminalregions of the protein products of the Eya1, Eya2, and Eya3 genes havetranscriptional activator activity. These results supported a role forthe Eya genes in connective tissue patterning in the limbs.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Abdelhak, S.; Kalatzis, V.; Heilig, R.; Compain, S.; Samson, D.;Vincent, C.; Weil, D.; Cruaud, C.; Sahly, I.; Leibovici, M.;Bitner-Glindzicz, M.; Francis, M.; Lacombe, D.; Vigneron, J.; Charachon,R.; Boven, K.; Bedbeder, P.; Van Regemorter, N.; Weissenbach, J.; Petit,C.: A human homologue of the Drosophila eyes absent gene underliesbranchio-oto - renal (BOR) syndrome and identifies a novel gene family.Nature Genet. 15:157-164, 1997; and

Xu, P.-X.; Cheng, J.; Epstein, J. A.; Maas, R. L.: Mouse Eya genes areexpressed during limb tendon development and encode a transcriptionalactivation function. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 9.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EYA2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601654, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ00024 (Accession NP_(—)203745.1) is another GAM148 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00024 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by FLJ00024, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofFLJ00024 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5939, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00024(Accession NP_(—)203745.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00024.

FLJ00024 (Accession XP_(—)033361.2) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ00024, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00024BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5939, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00024(Accession XP_(—)033361.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00024.

FLJ10035 (Accession NP_(—)110430.4) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10035 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ10035, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10035BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7021, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10035(Accession NP_(—)110430.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10035.

FLJ10496 (Accession NP_(—)060584.2) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10496 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10496,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10496 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10496(Accession NP_(—)060584.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10496.

FLJ14451 (Accession NP_(—)116175.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14451 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14451,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14451 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14451(Accession NP_(—)116175.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14451.

FLJ14775 (Accession NP_(—)116226.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14775 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14775,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14775 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18575, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14775(Accession NP_(—)116226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14775.

FLJ20273 (Accession NP_(—)061900.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20273 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20273,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20273 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9599, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20273(Accession NP_(—)061900.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20273.

FLJ21919 (Accession NP_(—)075391.2) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21919 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21919,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21919 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19653, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21919(Accession NP_(—)075391.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21919.

FLJ23033 (Accession NP_(—)078962.2) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23033 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23033,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23033 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23033(Accession NP_(—)078962.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23033.

FLJ31100 (Accession NP_(—)775902.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31100 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31100,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31100 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31100(Accession NP_(—)775902.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31100.

FLJ32468 (Accession NP_(—)660090.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32468 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32468,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32468 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3196, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32468(Accession NP_(—)660090.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32468.

FLJ32780 (Accession NP_(—)659402.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32780 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32780,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32780 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20150, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32780(Accession NP_(—)659402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32780.

FLJ35487 (Accession NP_(—)776181.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35487 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35487,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35487 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18431, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35487(Accession NP_(—)776181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35487.

FLJ40584 (Accession XP_(—)069189.2) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ40584 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40584,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40584 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40584(Accession XP_(—)069189.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ40584.

Glutamic pyruvate transaminase (alanine aminotransferase) 2 (GPT2,Accession NP_(—)597700.1) is another GAM148 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GPT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPT2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GPT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:580, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Glutamic pyruvatetransaminase (alanine aminotransferase) 2 (GPT2, Accession NP_597700.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GPT2.

GRTP1 (Accession NP_(—)078995.1) is another GAM148 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRTP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRTP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRTP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6509, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of GRTP1 (AccessionNP_(—)078995.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRTP1.

Huntingtin interacting protein 2 (HIP2, Accession NP_(—)005330.1) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HIP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HIP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8300, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Huntingtininteracting protein 2 (HIP2, Accession NP_(—)005330.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HIP2.

Homeo box a7 (HOXA7, Accession NP_(—)008827.2) is another GAM148 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HOXA7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHOXA7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXA7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6135, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box a7(HOXA7, Accession NP_(—)008827.2), a gene which provides cells withspecific positional identities on the anterior-posterior axis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HOXA7.

The function of HOXA7 has been established by previous studies. Thehomeotic genes, whose products serve as determinants of embryonic cellfate, are expressed in a series of different but partially overlappingdomains that extend along the anterior- posterior (A-P) axis of theembryo. The Hox genes share a 180-bp homeo box, which encodes a 60-aminoacid homeodomain that binds specifically to DNA. There are 4 Hox geneclusters: HOXA (formerly HOX1) on chromosome 7, HOXB (formerly HOX2) onchromosome 17, HOXC (formerly HOX3) on chromosome 12, and HOXD (formerlyHOX4) on chromosome 2. By sequence comparison, the genes of each clusterare assigned to 1 of 13 groups. The order of the HOX genes along thechromosome reflects where they are expressed along the body axis. Thisprinciple is followed in homeo box gene nomenclature. For a review ofhomeo box gene nomenclature, see Scott (1992). The homeo box is a 180-bpDNA sequence conserved in Drosophila homeotic genes which regulate earlydevelopment (review by Gehring, 1985). These DNA sequences are presentin open reading frames and have been identified in Drosophila andXenopus embryos. They share structural features with genes encoding someDNA-binding proteins. Homologous homeo box sequences have been detectedin species ranging from insects and annelids to vertebrates. The highdegree of sequence conservation (70 to 90%) suggests a common role inembryonic development. Schughart et al. (1989) pointed to evidence ofduplication of large genomic regions during evolution of the mouse homeobox genes. The findings were considered consistent with the hypothesisof Ohno (1970) that during vertebrate evolution duplications of theentire genome occurred. Such are likely to be less deleterious thanduplications of individual chromosomes. Ferguson-Smith et al. (1989)showed that the sequence of the HOX1 gene has 100% identity to thededuced amino acid sequence of the mouse HOX1.4 homeo box. They detectedno RFLPs with the 14-kD clone, which was devoid of any moderatelyrepetitive DNA sequences. This implied an inability of this region totolerate change in sequence, consistent with a function highly conservedthroughout evolution

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of HOXA7.As reviewed by Gaunt and Singh (1990), in both the mouse and Drosophila,Antennapedia-like homeo box-containing genes (homeogenes) display astrict correspondence between the order of genes (3-prime to 5-prime)along the chromosome and the order of their expression domains (anteriorto posterior) in the developing embryo. Gaunt and Singh (1990) suggestedthat this and other points of similarity indicate that the 2 species usea common mechanism of chromosomal imprinting in order to retain cellularmemory of homeogene expression patterns throughout embryonicdevelopment. The ‘open for transcription’ model suggests that imprintingis a matter of open and closed chromatin, the molecular nature of whichis not clear. It is possible that a clue to the mechanism of memory usedwithin the homeogene complex, at least in Drosophila, is provided by theDrosophila mutant ‘Polycomb’ (Pc). The product of the Pc gene, whichpresumably has a homolog in man, appears to act as a repressor of‘posterior’ genes in anterior segments. Thus, it may be involved inrestricting the state of ‘openness’ of the homeotic gene complex.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for HOXA7 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Schughart, K.; Kappen, C.; Ruddle, F. H.: Duplication of large genomicregions during the evolution of vertebrate homeobox genes. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 86:7067-7071, 1989; and

Scott, M. P.: Vertebrate homeobox gene nomenclature. (Letter) Cell71:551-553, 1992.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HOXA7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 142950, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Histamine receptor h3 (HRH3, Accession NP_(—)009163.1) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HRH3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HRH3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HRH3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6908, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Histamine receptorh3 (HRH3, Accession NP_(—)009163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HRH3.

Insulin-like growth factor 2 (somatomedin a) (IGF2, AccessionNP_(—)000603.1) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IGF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IGF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IGF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12962, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Insulin-likegrowth factor 2 (somatomedin a) (IGF2, Accession NP_(—)000603.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IGF2.

Integrin, alpha l (antigen cd11a (p180), lymphocyte function-associatedantigen 1; alpha polypeptide) (ITGAL, Accession NP_(—)002200.1) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ITGAL BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ITGAL, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITGALBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15602, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha l(antigen cd11a (p180), lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1; alphapolypeptide) (ITGAL, Accession NP_(—)002200.1), a gene which s areceptor for icam1, icam2, icam3 and icam4. it is involved in a varietyof immune phenomena including leukocyte-endothelial cell interaction,cytotoxic t-cell mediated killing, and antibody dependent killing bygranulocytes and monocytes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ITGAL.

The function of ITGAL has been established by previous studies. See120980 and 151510. Lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 (LFA-1)shares a beta subunit (see OMIM Ref. No. 116920) with other members of afamily of leukocyte surface membrane antigens but has a unique alphasubunit (Sanchez-Madrid et al., 1983). LFA-1 is expressed on lymphocytesand phagocytic cells. The LFA-1 molecule is involved in the adhesion ofcytotoxic T cells to their target cells. Patients with LFA-1immunodeficiency disease (see OMIM Ref. No. 116920) have recurrentlife-threatening infections, show deficiency of the beta chain of all 3molecules, LFA-1, Mac-1 (macrophage antigen- 1), and p150,95, anddisplay profound defects in adhesion-dependent granulocyte, monocyte,and B- and T-lymphocyte functions. The alpha subunits were designated byMarlin et al. (1986) as alpha-L for LFA-1, alpha-M for Mac- 1, andalpha-X for p150,95. Lu and Cyster (2002) studied the mechanisms thatcontrol localization of marginal zone B cells. They demonstrated thatmarginal zone B cells express elevated levels of the integrins LFA-1 andalpha- 4-beta-1 (see OMIM Ref. No. 192975 and 135630) and that themarginal zone B cells bind to the ligands ICAM1 (OMIM Ref. No. 147840)and VCAM1 (OMIM Ref. No. 192225). These ligands are expressed within themarginal zone in a lymphotoxin-dependent manner. Combined inhibition ofLFA-1 and alpha-4-beta-1 causes a rapid and selective release of B cellsfrom the marginal zone. Furthermore, lipopolysaccharide-triggeredmarginal zone B cell relocalization involves downregulation ofintegrin-mediated adhesion. Lu and Cyster (2002) concluded that theirstudies identified key requirements for marginal zone B celllocalization and established a role for integrins in peripheral lymphoidtissue compartmentalization

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lu, T. T.; Cyster, J. G.: Integrin-mediated long-term B cell retentionin the splenic marginal zone. Science 297:409-412, 2002; and

Marlin, S. D.; Morton, C. C.; Anderson, D. C.; Springer, T. A.: LFA-1immunodeficiency disease: definition of the genetic defect andchromosomal mapping of alpha and beta subunits of t.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ITGAL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 153370, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA0062 (Accession XP_(—)046677.3) is another GAM148 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0062 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIAA0062, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0062 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0062(Accession XP_(—)046677.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0062.

KIAA0101 (Accession NP_(—)055551.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0101 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0101,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0101 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11332, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0101(Accession NP_(—)055551.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0101.

KIAA0522 (Accession XP_(—)291345.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0522 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0522,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0522 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9466, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0522(Accession XP_(—)291345.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0522.

KIAA1458 (Accession XP_(—)044434.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1458 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1458,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1458 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9176, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1458(Accession XP_(—)044434.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1458.

KIAA1656 (Accession XP_(—)038022.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1656 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1656,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1656 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7823, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1656(Accession XP_(—)038022.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1656.

KIAA1909 (Accession XP_(—)291137.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1909 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1909,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1909 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6342, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1909(Accession XP_(—)291137.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1909.

Kinesin family member 5a (KIF5A, Accession NP_(—)004975.1) is anotherGAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIF5A BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KIF5A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF5ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5352, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Kinesin familymember 5a (KIF5A, Accession NP_(—)004975.1), a gene which is amicrotubule-associated force-producing protein that may play a role inorganelle transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIF5A.

The function of KIF5A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. LCX (AccessionXP_(—)167612.2) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LCX, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LCX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12109, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LCX (AccessionXP_(—)167612.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LCX.

LOC122183 (Accession XP_(—)062994.2) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC122183 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC122183, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC122183 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5819, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC122183(Accession XP_(—)062994.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC122183.

LOC126299 (Accession XP_(—)059019.2) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126299 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126299, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126299 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3713, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC126299(Accession XP_(—)059019.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126299.

LOC145268 (Accession XP_(—)085072.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145268 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145268, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145268 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10503, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC145268(Accession XP_(—)085072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145268.

LOC150095 (Accession XP_(—)097805.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150095 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150095, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150095 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:553, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC150095(Accession XP_(—)097805.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150095.

LOC150297 (Accession XP_(—)086894.2) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150297 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150297, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150297 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC150297(Accession XP_(—)086894.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150297.

LOC196337 (Accession XP_(—)113696.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196337 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196337, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196337 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18591, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC196337(Accession XP_(—)113696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196337.

LOC199906 (Accession XP_(—)114052.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199906 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199906, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199906 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1048, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC199906(Accession XP_(—)114052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199906.

LOC219649 (Accession XP_(—)167562.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219649 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219649, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219649 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1391, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC219649(Accession XP_(—)167562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219649.

LOC283007 (Accession XP_(—)210849.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283007 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283007, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283007 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC283007(Accession XP_(—)210849.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283007.

LOC283511 (Accession XP_(—)211077.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283511 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283511, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283511 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC283511(Accession XP_(—)211077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283511.

LOC283767 (Accession XP_(—)208835.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283767 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283767, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283767 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:640, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC283767(Accession XP_(—)208835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283767.

LOC283868 (Accession XP_(—)211243.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283868 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283868, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283868 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7128, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC283868(Accession XP_(—)211243.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283868.

LOC284169 (Accession XP_(—)211360.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284169 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284169, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284169 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18426, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC284169(Accession XP_(—)211360.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284169.

LOC284175 (Accession XP_(—)211364.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284175 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284175, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284175 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1975, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC284175(Accession XP_(—)211364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284175.

LOC284927 (Accession XP_(—)211689.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284927 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284927, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284927 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5418, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC284927(Accession XP_(—)211689.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284927.

LOC285194 (Accession XP_(—)211803.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285194 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285194, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285194 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16431, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC285194(Accession XP_(—)211803.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285194.

LOC285587 (Accession XP_(—)211947.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5312, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC285587(Accession XP_(—)211947.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285587.

LOC285594 (Accession XP_(—)211946.2) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285594 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285594, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285594 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2211, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC285594(Accession XP_(—)211946.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285594.

LOC285843 (Accession XP_(—)212034.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285843 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285843, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285843 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14325, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC285843(Accession XP_(—)212034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285843.

LOC286058 (Accession XP_(—)212158.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286058 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286058, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286058 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC286058(Accession XP_(—)212158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286058.

LOC286063 (Accession XP_(—)212159.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286063 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286063, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286063 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1688, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC286063(Accession XP_(—)212159.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286063.

LOC338817 (Accession XP_(—)290588.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15148, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC338817(Accession XP_(—)290588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338817.

LOC338991 (Accession XP_(—)290663.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338991 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338991, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338991 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:640, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC338991(Accession XP_(—)290663.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338991.

LOC338999 (Accession XP_(—)290659.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:640, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC338999(Accession XP_(—)290659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338999.

LOC339717 (Accession XP_(—)295040.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339717 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339717, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339717 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7535, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC339717(Accession XP_(—)295040.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339717.

LOC340150 (Accession XP_(—)295167.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340150 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340150, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340150 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5873, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC340150(Accession XP_(—)295167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340150.

LOC340385 (Accession XP_(—)291261.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340385 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340385, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340385 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12963, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC340385(Accession XP_(—)291261.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340385.

LOC343095 (Accession XP_(—)291404.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC343095 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC343095, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC343095 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5934, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC343095(Accession XP_(—)291404.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC343095.

LOC348113 (Accession XP_(—)300623.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348113 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:640, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC348113(Accession XP_(—)300623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348113.

LOC348137 (Accession XP_(—)300635.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:640, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC348137(Accession XP_(—)300635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348137.

LOC348142 (Accession XP_(—)300636.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348142 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:640, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC348142(Accession XP_(—)300636.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348142.

LOC348180 (Accession XP_(—)300650.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348180 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348180, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348180 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12165, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC348180(Accession XP_(—)300650.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348180.

LOC348361 (Accession XP_(—)302730.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348361 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348361, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348361 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC348361(Accession XP_(—)302730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348361.

LOC348369 (Accession XP_(—)302732.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348369 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348369, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348369 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15542, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC348369(Accession XP_(—)302732.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348369.

LOC348911 (Accession XP_(—)302915.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348911 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348911, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348911 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15228, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC348911(Accession XP_(—)302915.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348911.

LOC349251 (Accession XP_(—)300251.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349251 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349251, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349251 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4297, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC349251(Accession XP_(—)300251.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349251.

LOC55924 (Accession NP_(—)061972.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC55924 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC55924,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC55924 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3949, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of LOC55924(Accession NP_(—)061972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC55924.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 13 (MAP3K13, AccessionNP_(—)004712.1) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP3K13 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAP3K13, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MAP3K13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16657,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase 13 (MAP3K13, Accession NP_004712.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP3K13.

Membrane-bound transcription factor protease, site 1 (MBTPS1, AccessionNP_(—)003782.1) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MBTPS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MBTPS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MBTPS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10515, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Membrane-boundtranscription factor protease, site 1 (MBTPS1, Accession NP_003782.1), agene which catalyzes the first step in the proteolytic activation of thesterol regulatory element-binding proteins (srebps). Accordingly,utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MBTPS1.

The function of MBTPS1 has been established by previous studies. Thelipid composition of animal cells is controlled by sterol regulatoryelement binding proteins (SREBPs; OMIM Ref. No. 184756), transcriptionfactors released from membranes by sterol-regulated proteolysis (Brownand Goldstein, 1997). Release is initiated by site-1 protease (S1P),which cleaves SREBPs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) luminal loopbetween 2 membrane-spanning regions (Sakai et al., 1996). The cleavagerecognition sequence of S1P is the pentapeptide RSVLS (Duncan et al.,1997). To clone S1P, Sakai et al. (1998) prepared pCMV- PLAP-BP2, whichencodes a fusion protein that contains placental alkaline phosphatase(PLAP; 171800) in the ER lumen flanked by cleavage sites for signalpeptidase and S1P. In sterol-deprived cells, cleavage by both proteasesleads to PLAP secretion. PLAP is not secreted by SRD-12B cells,cholesterol auxotrophs that lack S1P. Sakai et al. (1998) transfectedSRD-12B cells with pCMV-PLAP-BP2 plus pools of CHO cDNAs and identifieda cDNA that restored site-1 cleavage and PLAP secretion. The cDNAencodes S1P, an intraluminal 1,052-amino acid membrane-boundsubtilisin-like protease. The authors proposed that S1P is thesterol-regulated protease that controls lipid metabolism in animalcells. Nakajima et al. (2000) localized the human S1P gene to 16q24 byFISH and radiation hybrid mapping. They showed that the gene is morethan 60 kb long and contains 23 exons. Its transcription initiation sitewithin exon 1 is separate from the initiation codon in exon 2. Analysisof the exon/intron structure showed that the S1P gene consists of amosaic of functional units: exon 1 encodes the 5-prime untranslatedregion; exon 2 encodes the NH2-terminal signal sequence; and exons 2 and3 encode the propeptide sequence that is released when S1P isself-activated by intramolecular cleavage. Exons 5-10 encode thesubtilisin-homology domain that is critical for catalytic activity, andexon 23 encodes the transmembrane region. Analysis of the putativepromoter region revealed a highly GC-rich region containing a bindingsite for SREBP1, as well as Sp1 (OMIM Ref. No. 189906) and AP2 (OMIMRef. No. 107580) sites. Therefore, expression of the S1P gene may beunder the control of SREBP1, a key regulator of the expression of genesessential for intracellular lipid metabolism.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sakai, J.; Rawson, R. B.; Espenshade, P. J.; Cheng, D.; Seegmiller, A.C.; Goldstein, J. L.; Brown, M. S.: Molecular identification of thesterol-regulated luminal protease that cleaves SREBPs and controls lipidcomposition of animal cells. Molec. Cell 2:505-514, 1998; and

Nakajima, T.; Iwaki, K.; Kodama, T.; Inazawa, J.; Emi, M.: Genomicstructure and chromosomal mapping of the human site-1 protease (S1P)gene. J. Hum. Genet. 45:212-217, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MBTPS1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603355, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MEP50 (Accession NP_(—)077007.1) is another GAM148 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEP50 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMEP50, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEP50 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13864, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of MEP50 (AccessionNP_(—)077007.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MEP50.

MGC13017 (Accession NP_(—)542387.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13017 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13017,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13017 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18039, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of MGC13017(Accession NP_(—)542387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13017.

MGC17403 (Accession NP_(—)689847.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC17403 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC17403,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC17403 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2263, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of MGC17403(Accession NP_(—)689847.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC17403.

MGC35136 (Accession NP_(—)689640.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35136 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13560, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of MGC35136(Accession NP_(—)689640.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35136.

Myotubularin related protein 3 (MTMR3, Accession NP_(—)694691.1) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MTMR3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MTMR3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MTMR3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17072, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Myotubularinrelated protein 3 (MTMR3, Accession NP_(—)694691.1), a gene which couldbe a tyrosine-phosphatase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MTMR3.

The function of MTMR3 has been established by previous studies. Zhao etal. (2001) showed that an isoform of MTMR3, missing exon 17,dephosphorylates para-nitrophenylphosphate and phosphatidylinositol3-phosphate.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, K.; Nakajima, D.; Ohira, M.; Seki, N.; Miyajima,N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Nomura, N.; Ohara, O.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human genes. VII. The completesequences of 100 new cDNA clones from brain which can code for largeproteins in vitro. DNA Res. 4:141-150, 1997; and

Zhao, R.; Qi, Y.; Chen, J.; Zhao, Z. J.: FYVE-DSP2, a FYVEdomain-containing dual specificity protein phosphatase thatdephosphorylates phosphotidylinositol (sic) 3-phosphate. Exp. Cel.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MTMR3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603558, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Myotubularin related protein 3 (MTMR3, AccessionNP_(—)066576.1) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MTMR3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MTMR3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MTMR3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17072, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Myotubularinrelated protein 3 (MTMR3, Accession NP_(—)066576.1), a gene which couldbe a tyrosine-phosphatase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MTMR3.

The function of MTMR3 has been established by previous studies. Zhao etal. (2001) showed that an isoform of MTMR3, missing exon 17,dephosphorylates para-nitrophenylphosphate and phosphatidylinositol3-phosphate.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, K.; Nakajima, D.; Ohira, M.; Seki, N.; Miyajima,N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Nomura, N.; Ohara, O.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human genes. VII. The completesequences of 100 new cDNA clones from brain which can code for largeproteins in vitro. DNA Res. 4:141-150, 1997; and

Zhao, R.; Qi, Y.; Chen, J.; Zhao, Z. J.: FYVE-DSP2, a FYVEdomain-containing dual specificity protein phosphatase thatdephosphorylates phosphotidylinositol (sic) 3-phosphate. Exp. Cel.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MTMR3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603558, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Myotubularin related protein 3 (MTMR3, AccessionNP_(—)694690.1) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MTMR3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MTMR3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MTMR3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17072, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Myotubularinrelated protein 3 (MTMR3, Accession NP_(—)694690.1), a gene which couldbe a tyrosine-phosphatase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MTMR3.

The function of MTMR3 has been established by previous studies. Zhao etal. (2001) showed that an isoform of MTMR3, missing exon 17,dephosphorylates para-nitrophenylphosphate and phosphatidylinositol3-phosphate.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, K.; Nakajima, D.; Ohira, M.; Seki, N.; Miyajima,N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Nomura, N.; Ohara, O.: Prediction of thecoding sequences of unidentified human genes. VII. The completesequences of 100 new cDNA clones from brain which can code for largeproteins in vitro. DNA Res. 4:141-150, 1997; and

Zhao, R.; Qi, Y.; Chen, J.; Zhao, Z. J.: FYVE-DSP2, a FYVEdomain-containing dual specificity protein phosphatase thatdephosphorylates phosphotidylinositol (sic) 3-phosphate. Exp. Cel.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MTMR3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603558, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Myeloid differentiation primary response gene (88) (MYD88,Accession NP_(—)002459.1) is another GAM148 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MYD88 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYD88,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYD88 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Myeloiddifferentiation primary response gene (88) (MYD88, AccessionNP_(—)002459.1), a gene which is involved in the toll-like receptor andil-1 receptor signaling pathway in the innate immune response.Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MYD88.

The function of MYD88 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. NECAB2 (AccessionNP_(—)061938.1) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NECAB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NECAB2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NECAB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5818, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of NECAB2 (AccessionNP_(—)061938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NECAB2.

Neuronal cell adhesion molecule (NRCAM, Accession NP_(—)005001.1) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NRCAM BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NRCAM, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NRCAMBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12857, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Neuronal celladhesion molecule (NRCAM, Accession NP_(—)005001.1), a gene whichfunctions as a cell surface protein and belongs to the immunoglobulinsuperfamily. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NRCAM.

The function of NRCAM has been established by previous studies. The celladhesion molecules (CAMs) are a subset of the immunoglobin (Ig)superfamily found in the nervous systems of both vertebrates andinvertebrates. They are usually surface membrane proteins with multipleIg domains at their N termini followed by several fibronectin type IIIrepeats and either a transmembrane intracellular domain or aglycophosphatidylinositol- linked membrane anchor at the C terminus(Lane et al., 1996). The chicken Bravo/Nr- CAM was described by Grumetet al. (1991) and Kayyem et al. (1992) and shown to play a role innervous system development. The protein interacts with other cellsurface molecules of the Ig superfamily and appears to be necessary forspecific pathfinding by axonal growth cones during development (Lane etal., 1996). Lane et al. (1996) cloned the human homolog (NRCAM) of thechicken gene from a fetal brain library. Like its chicken counterpart,the predicted 1,275-amino acid protein has 6 V-like Ig domains and 5fibronectin type III repeats. The transmembrane and intracellulardomains of human and chicken NRCAM are entirely conserved and theproteins are 82% identical overall. Alternative splice variants wereobserved involving sequence around the fifth fibronectin repeat.Northern blots showed an approximately 7-kb transcript in all tissues ofadult human brain examined.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kayyem, J. F.; Roman, J. M.; de la Rosa, E. J.; Schwarz, U.; Dreyer, W.J.: Bravo/Nr- CAM is closely related to the cell adhesion molecules L1and Ng-CAM and has a similar heterodimer structure. J. Cell. Biol.118:1259-1270, 1992; and

Lane, R. P.; Chen, X.-N.; Yamakawa, K.; Vielmetter, J.; Korenberg, J.R.; Dreyer, W. J.: Characterization of a highly conserved human homologto the chicken neural cell surface protein.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NRCAM arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601581, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nucleoporin 50 kda (NUP50, Accession NP_(—)009103.2) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NUP50 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NUP50, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NUP50 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7777, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoporin 50 kda(NUP50, Accession NP_(—)009103.2), a gene which is transported throughthe nuclear pore complex (NPC) by the importin-alpha:beta receptor.Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NUP50.

The function of NUP50 has been established by previous studies. Usingexon trapping and genomic sequence analysis to identify genes within22q13.3, Trichet et al. (1999) identified NUP50, a human homolog of ratNpap60, is distantly related to the yeast Nup2 protein and belongs tothe FG (phe- gly) nucleoporin family. The authors isolated a cDNAcorresponding to the entire NUP50 coding sequence. The deduced 468-aminoacid NUP50 protein contains 5 FG repeats. NUP50 shares 70% sequenceidentity with rat Npap60. However, the C-terminal end of NUP50 is 87amino acids longer than that of Npap60. Northern blot analysis ofvarious human tissues detected several NUP50 transcripts with differenttissue specificities: a 2-kb transcript expressed at low levels in alltissues tested, but with considerably higher expression in testis,peripheral blood leukocytes, and fetal liver; a 2.8-kb transcriptexpressed in all tissues tested, but with highest expression in testis;a 4-kb transcript expressed only in peripheral blood leukocytes; a 5-kbtranscript expressed at similar levels in all tissues tested; and an8-kb transcript weakly expressed in spleen, testis, ovary, and bloodleukocytes. In addition, RT-PCR detected the 8-kb transcript in fetalbrain. Trichet et al. (1999) found that NUP50 transcripts use at least 3alternative polyadenylation sites and possibly have alternative 5-primeends; they did not detect alternative splicing. Many nuclear-targetedproteins are transported through the NPC by theimportin-alpha:importin-beta heterodimer (see OMIM Ref. No. 602738).Lindsay et al. (2002) showed that NUP50, a protein previously believedto be a structural component of the NPC, is a RAN (OMIM Ref. No.601179)-binding protein and a cofactor forimportin-alpha:importin-beta-mediated import. NUP50 is a tristableswitch that alternates between binding modes. The C terminus bindsimportin-beta through RAN-GTP. The N terminus binds the C terminus ofimportin-alpha, while a central domain binds importin-beta.NUP50:importin-alpha:importin-beta binds cargo and can stimulate nuclearimport. Endogenous NUP50 can shuttle and is accessible from thecytoplasmic side of the nuclear envelope. These findings identifiedNUP50 as a cofactor for importin-alpha:importin-beta nuclear import andas a subunit of the importin complex.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lindsay, M. E.; Plafker, K.; Smith, A. E.; Clurman, B. E.; Macara, I.G.: Npap60/Nup50 is a tri-stable switch that stimulatesimportin-alpha:beta- mediated nuclear protein import. Cell 110:349-360,2002; and

Trichet, V.; Shkolny, D.; Dunham, I.; Beare, D.; McDermid, H. E.:Mapping and complex expression pattern of the human NPAP60L nucleoporingene. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 85:221-226, 199.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NUP50 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604646, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nucleoporin 50 kda (NUP50, Accession NP_(—)710151.1) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NUP50 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NUP50, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NUP50 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7777, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoporin 50 kda(NUP50, Accession NP_(—)710151.1), a gene which is transported throughthe nuclear pore complex (NPC) by the importin-alpha:beta receptor.Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NUP50.

The function of NUP50 has been established by previous studies. Usingexon trapping and genomic sequence analysis to identify genes within22q13.3, Trichet et al. (1999) identified NUP50, a human homolog of ratNpap60, is distantly related to the yeast Nup2 protein and belongs tothe FG (phe- gly) nucleoporin family. The authors isolated a cDNAcorresponding to the entire NUP50 coding sequence. The deduced 468-aminoacid NUP50 protein contains 5 FG repeats. NUP50 shares 70% sequenceidentity with rat Npap60. However, the C-terminal end of NUP50 is 87amino acids longer than that of Npap60. Northern blot analysis ofvarious human tissues detected several NUP50 transcripts with differenttissue specificities: a 2-kb transcript expressed at low levels in alltissues tested, but with considerably higher expression in testis,peripheral blood leukocytes, and fetal liver; a 2.8-kb transcriptexpressed in all tissues tested, but with highest expression in testis;a 4-kb transcript expressed only in peripheral blood leukocytes; a 5-kbtranscript expressed at similar levels in all tissues tested; and an8-kb transcript weakly expressed in spleen, testis, ovary, and bloodleukocytes. In addition, RT-PCR detected the 8-kb transcript in fetalbrain. Trichet et al. (1999) found that NUP50 transcripts use at least 3alternative polyadenylation sites and possibly have alternative 5-primeends; they did not detect alternative splicing. Many nuclear-targetedproteins are transported through the NPC by theimportin-alpha:importin-beta heterodimer (see OMIM Ref. No. 602738).Lindsay et al. (2002) showed that NUP50, a protein previously believedto be a structural component of the NPC, is a RAN (OMIM Ref. No.601179)-binding protein and a cofactor forimportin-alpha:importin-beta-mediated import. NUP50 is a tristableswitch that alternates between binding modes. The C terminus bindsimportin-beta through RAN-GTP. The N terminus binds the C terminus ofimportin-alpha, while a central domain binds importin-beta.NUP50:importin-alpha:importin-beta binds cargo and can stimulate nuclearimport. Endogenous NUP50 can shuttle and is accessible from thecytoplasmic side of the nuclear envelope. These findings identifiedNUP50 as a cofactor for importin-alpha:importin-beta nuclear import andas a subunit of the importin complex.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lindsay, M. E.; Plafker, K.; Smith, A. E.; Clurman, B. E.; Macara, I.G.: Npap60/Nup50 is a tri-stable switch that stimulatesimportin-alpha:beta- mediated nuclear protein import. Cell 110:349-360,2002; and

Trichet, V.; Shkolny, D.; Dunham, I.; Beare, D.; McDermid, H. E.:Mapping and complex expression pattern of the human NPAP60L nucleoporingene. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 85:221-226, 199.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NUP50 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604646, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Orthopedia homolog (drosophila) (OTP, AccessionNP_(—)115485.1) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. OTP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OTP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OTP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2151, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Orthopedia homolog(drosophila) (OTP, Accession NP_(—)115485.1), a gene which involves inthe development of the forebrain and spinal cord. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with OTP.

The function of OTP has been established by previous studies.Homeodomain genes are helix-turn-helix transcription factors that playkey roles in the specification of cell fates. In the central nervoussystem, homeodomain genes not only position cells along an axis, butalso specify cell migration patterns and may influence axonalconnectivity. In an effort to identify novel homeodomain genes involvedin the development of the human central nervous system, Lin et al.(1999) cloned, characterized, and mapped the human homolog of the murinehomeodomain gene Orthopedia (Otp), whose product is found in multiplecell groups within the mouse hypothalamus, amygdala, and brain stem. Thehuman OTP cDNA encodes a protein of 325 amino acids. The deduced aminoacid sequence is 99% homologous to mouse Otp and demonstrated a highdegree of conservation when compared to sea urchin and Drosophila Otpproteins. A single putative OTP gene product was found in 17-week humanfetal brain tissue by Western blot analysis using a novel polyclonalantibody raised against a conserved 13-amino acid sequence in the Cterminus of the OTP protein. Expression in the developing humanhypothalamus was confirmed by immunohistochemistry. Lin et al. (1999)mapped the human OTP gene to chromosome 5q13.3 using analysis of aradiation hybrid panel and by fluorescence in situ hybridization.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of OTP.Acampora et al. (1999) generated mice deficient in Otp by homologousrecombination. Homozygous Otp -/- mice died soon after birth anddisplayed progressive impairment of crucial neuroendocrine developmentalevents such as reduced cell proliferation, abnormal cell migration, andfailure in terminal differentiation of the parvocellular andmagnocellular neurons of the anterior periventricular, paraventricular,supraoptic, and arcuate nuclei. Acampora et al. (1999) suggested thatOtp and Sim1 (OMIM Ref. No. 603128) are required to maintain Brn2 (OMIMRef. No. 600494) expression which, in turn, is required for neuronalcell lineages secreting oxytocin (OMIM Ref. No. 167050), argininevasopressin (OMIM Ref. No. 192340), and corticotropin-releasing (OMIMRef. No. 122560) hormones.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for OTP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Acampora, D.; Postiglione, M. P.; Avantaggiato, V.; Di Bonito, M.;Vaccarino, F. M.; Michaud, J.; Simeone, A.: Progressive impairment ofdeveloping neuroendocrine cell lineages in the hypothalamus of micelacking the Orthopedia gene. Genes Dev. 13:2787-2800, 1999; and

Lin, X.; State, M. W.; Vaccarino, F. M.; Greally, J.; Hass, M.; Leckman,J. F.: Identification, chromosomal assignment, and expression analysisof the human homeodomain- containing gene.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of OTP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604529, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Procollagen c-endopeptidase enhancer (PCOLCE, AccessionNP_(—)002584.1) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PCOLCE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCOLCE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCOLCE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4646, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Procollagenc-endopeptidase enhancer (PCOLCE, Accession NP_(—)002584.1), a genewhich binds to the cooh-terminal propeptide of type i procollagen andenhances procollagen c-proteinase activity. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCOLCE.

The function of PCOLCE has been established by previous studies.Fibrillar collagen types I-III are synthesized as precursor moleculesknown as procollagens. These precursors contain amino- andcarboxyl-terminal peptide extensions known as N- and C-propeptides,respectively, which are cleaved, upon secretion of procollagen from thecell, to yield the mature triple helical, highly structured fibrils. Inthe mouse, procollagen C-proteinase depends for full expression upon thepresence of either a 55-kD glycoprotein or smaller 36- and 34-kDproteolytically processed forms of the same protein. None of the 3enhancer proteins exhibits intrinsic procollagen processing activity,but all are capable of enhancing the activity of the C-proteinase byapproximately one order of magnitude. Takahara et al. (1994) purifiedtype I procollagen COOH-terminal proteinase enhancer, a glycoproteinthat binds to the COOH-terminal propeptide of type I procollagen andenhances C-proteinase activity, from mouse fibroblast culture medium.Sequences of mouse enhancer cDNA predicted a protein of approximately 50kD and 468 amino acids. Human cDNAs encoded an enhancer of 449 aminoacids. Mouse enhancer RNA was shown to be at highest levels incollagen-rich tissues, especially tendon. By Southern analysis ofgenomic DNA from panels of human/mouse cell hybrids and by fluorescencein situ hybridization, Takahara et al. (1994) localized the PCOLCE geneto 7q21.3-q22, the same region containing the type I collagen alpha-2chain gene (COL1A2; 120160). Takahara et al. (1996) investigated furtherthe apparent proximity of the 2 genes by the study of somatic cellhybrids, cosmid contigs, and interspecific backcross mice. They foundthat PCOLCE and COL1A2 are separated by at least 6 Mb and that Pcolceand Col1a2 are located on separate chromosomes in the mouse, chromosomes5 and 6, respectively.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Takahara, K.; Kessler, E.; Biniaminov, L.; Brusel, M.; Eddy, R. L.;Jani-Sait, S.; Shows, T. B.; Greenspan, D. S.: Type I procollagenCOOH-terminal proteinase enhancer protein: identification, primarystructure, and chromosomal localization of the cognate human gene(PCOLCE). J. Biol. Chem. 269:26280-26285, 1994. ; and

Takahara, K.; Osborne, L.; Elliott, R. W.; Tsui, L.-C.; Scherer, S. W.;Greenspan, D. S.: Fine mapping of the human and mouse genes for the typeI procollagen COOH- terminal proteinase.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PCOLCE arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600270, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Phospholipase c, delta 1 (PLCD1, Accession NP_(—)006216.1) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLCD1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PLCD1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLCD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8152, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Phospholipase c,delta 1 (PLCD1, Accession NP_(—)006216.1), a gene which acts as a signaltransducer that generates 2 messengers, diacylglycerol and inositol1,4,5-trisphosphate and therefore may be associated with Alzheimerdisease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Alzheimer disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PLCD1.

The function of PLCD1 has been established by previous studies.Phosphoinositide-specific phospholipase C acts as a signal transducerthat generates 2 messengers, diacylglycerol and inositol1,4,5-trisphosphate, by hydrolyzing inositol phospholipids. Moleculesbelonging to the PLC family are divided into subfamilies, PLC-beta (seeOMIM Ref. No. 600810), PLC-gamma (see OMIM Ref. No. 172420), andPLC-delta, whose amino acid sequences are highly conserved in 2 distinctregions designated X and Y. PLC-delta-1 is distinguished from PLC-gammaby lack of the SH2 and SH3 domains that are essential for activation ofPLC-gamma by tyrosine protein kinases, and from PLC-beta by lack of theC-terminal region of PLC-beta that is responsible for binding andactivation by G proteins. Cheng et al. (1995) cloned cDNA for humanPLC-delta-1 and localized the gene to chromosome 3 by means of ahuman/rodent somatic cell panel (Lyu et al., 1996). In the course of alarge-scale sequencing analysis of genomic DNA in the vicinity of thehomozygous deletion on chromosome 3p found in a lung cancer cell line,Ishikawa et al. (1997) found that the gene encoding phospholipase C,delta-1 (PLCD1) is located just distal to the region removed by thedeletion. They found that the gene consists of 15 exons and spans about22 kb. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, they localized the PLCD1gene to 3p22-p21.3. Shimohama et al. (1998) examined the entiresequences corresponding to protein-coding exons 2-15 of the hamsterPLC-delta-1 gene in genomic DNA derived from the leukocytes of 13unrelated patients with early-onset sporadic Alzheimer disease (OMIMRef. No. 104300). In 1 of these patients whose clinical features andcourse did not differ from those of the other 12 cases, they found achange of codon CGC (arg) to CAC (his), located in the pleckstrinhomology domain of the PLCD1 gene. They stated that this was the firstmutation found in the human PLC genes. Site-directed mutagenesis of theglutathione-S-transferase (GST/PLCD1) fusion protein changing arg105 tohis resulted in a 4-fold decrease in the affinity of specific bindingand a reduction in hydrolyzing activity to about 40% of that of thewildtype enzyme. This remarkable loss of function could be interpretedin terms of a conformational change in the pleckstrin homology domain.Shimohama et al. (1998) found that the arg105- to - his mutation waspresent in heterozygous state in the patient with AD. The mutation wasnot found in DNA extracted from leukocytes of 23 unrelated patients withfamilial AD, 23 unrelated patients with early- onset sporadic AD, 46unrelated patients with late-onset sporadic AD, and 456 nondementedcontrol subjects. Thus the change did not appear to be a commonpolymorphism. However, determination of the possible pathologic rolerequired transgenic studies of the mutant gene to determine the role ofthe enzyme and the mutation and a search for other mutations in thepleckstrin homology domain of PLC genes in human subjects with geneticdisorders. They pointed out that mutations in the pleckstrin homologydomain of the BTK gene occur in patients with Bruton agammaglobulinemia(OMIM Ref. No. 300300).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cheng, H. F.; Jiang, M. J.; Chen, C. L.; Liu, S. M.; Wong, L. P.;Lomasney, J. W.; King, K.: Cloning and identification of amino acidresidues of human phospholipase C delta 1 essential for catalysis. J.Biol. Chem. 270:5495-5505, 1995; and

Ishikawa, S.; Takahashi, T.; Ogawa, M.; Nakamura, Y.: Genomic structureof the human PLCD1 (phospholipase C delta 1) locus on 3p22-p21.3.Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 78:58-60, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PLCD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602142, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PP2447 (Accession NP_(—)079480.1) is another GAM148 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PP2447 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPP2447, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PP2447 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10796, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of PP2447 (AccessionNP_(—)079480.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP2447.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 11 (PPP1R11,Accession NP_(—)740751.1) is another GAM148 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPP1R11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15269, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 11 (PPP1R11, AccessionNP_(—)740751.1), a gene which inhibits rabbit muscle proteinphosphatase-1 in vitro. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPP1R11.

The function of PPP1R11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Protein phosphatase 1,regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 11 (PPP1R11, Accession NP_(—)068778.1) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP1R11BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPP1R11, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPP1R11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15269, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 11 (PPP1R11, AccessionNP_(—)068778.1), a gene which inhibits rabbit muscle proteinphosphatase-1 in vitro. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPP1R11.

The function of PPP1R11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Protein phosphatase 2a,regulatory subunit b′ (pr 53) (PPP2R4, Accession NP_(—)821069.1) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP2R4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPP2R4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPP2R4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14893, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 2a, regulatory subunit b′ (pr 53) (PPP2R4, AccessionNP_(—)821069.1), a gene which is a regulatory subunit of proteinphosphatase 2A. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP2R4.

The function of PPP2R4 has been established by previous studies.McCright et al. (1996) stated that PP2A contains a 36-kD catalytic Csubunit (OMIM Ref. No. 176915) and a 65-kD structural/regulatory Asubunit. Association of this dimeric core of PP2A with a thirdregulatory subunit (PR54, PR55, PR72, PR74, PR130, etc.) results in theformation of a specific trimeric holoenzyme. The PPP2R4 gene (which theauthors symbolized PTPA) encodes a specific phosphotyrosyl phosphataseactivator of the dimeric form of protein phosphatase 2A. Van Hoof et al.(1995) demonstrated that human PTPA is encoded by a single-copy genecomposed of 10 exons and 9 introns with a total length of about 60 kb.The 5-prime flanking sequence of the transcription start site wasanalyzed for its potential as a promoter. This region lacks a TATAsequence in the appropriate position relative to the transcriptionstart. However, this region is very GC-rich and contains four Sp1 sites(SP1; 189906) upstream of the transcription start site, a feature commonto many TATA-less promoters. Based on homology with DNA-bindingconsensus sequences of transcription factors, Van Hoof et al. (1995)identified several additional putative transcription factor bindingsites in the promoter region. Transfection experiments with a constructcontaining the PTPA promoter region inserted 5-prime of a luciferasereporter gene demonstrated that the 5-prime flanking sequence of thePTPA gene indeed has promoter activity that seems to be cell- linedependent. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Van Hoof et al. (1995)mapped the PTPA gene to 9q34. Fluorescence in situ analysis of metaphasechromosomes of patients bearing the Philadelphia chromosome indicatedthat PTPA is positioned centromeric of ABL1 (OMIM Ref. No. 189980) andprobably is not involved in chronic myeloid leukemia.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

McCright, B.; Rivers, A. M.; Audlin, S.; Virshup, D. M.: The B56 familyof protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) regulatory subunits encodesdifferentiation- induced phosphoproteins that target PP2A to bothnucleus and cytoplasm. J. Biol. Chem. 271:22081-22089, 1996; and

Van Hoof, C.; Aly, M. S.; Garcia, A.; Cayla, X.; Cassiman, J. J.;Merlevede, W.; Goris, J.: Structure and chromosomal localization of thehuman gene of the phosphotyrosyl phosphatase a.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPP2R4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600756, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Proline rich 2 (PROL2, Accession NP_(—)006804.1) is anotherGAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PROL2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PROL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PROL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17200, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Proline rich 2(PROL2, Accession NP_(—)006804.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PROL2.

Prostaglandin f2 receptor negative regulator (PTGFRN, AccessionXP_(—)040709.3) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTGFRN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTGFRN, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTGFRN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14508, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin f2receptor negative regulator (PTGFRN, Accession XP_(—)040709.3), a genewhich inhibits the binding of prostaglandin f2-alpha (pgf2-alpha) to itsspecific fp receptor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTGFRN.

The function of PTGFRN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Prostaglandin i2(prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, Accession NP_(—)000952.1) is anotherGAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGIS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PTGIS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGISBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15201, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin i2(prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, Accession NP_(—)000952.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the isomerization of prostaglandin h2 to prostacyclin(=prostaglandin i2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTGIS.

The function of PTGIS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type substrate 1 (PTPNS1, AccessionNP_(—)542970.1) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPNS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTPNS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTPNS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9261, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type substrate 1 (PTPNS1, AccessionNP_(—)542970.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTPNS1.

Rad52 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (RAD52, Accession NP_(—)602295.1) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD52 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD52, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAD52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9644, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Rad52 homolog (s.cerevisiae) (RAD52, Accession NP_(—)602295.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAD52.

SBLF (Accession NP_(—)006864.2) is another GAM148 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SBLF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SBLF, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SBLF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5432, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of SBLF (AccessionNP_(—)006864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SBLF.

Src family associated phosphoprotein 1 (SCAP1, Accession NP_(—)003717.2)is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCAP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SCAP1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSCAP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13627, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Src familyassociated phosphoprotein 1 (SCAP1, Accession NP_(—)003717.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCAP1.

Sidekick homolog 1 (chicken) (SDK1, Accession NP_(—)689957.1) is anotherGAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SDK1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SDK1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SDK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16745, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Sidekick homolog 1(chicken) (SDK1, Accession NP_(—)689957.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SDK1.

Solute carrier family 21 (prostaglandin transporter), member 2 (SLC21A2,Accession NP_(—)005621.1) is another GAM148 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC21A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC21A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC21A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10394, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 21 (prostaglandin transporter), member 2 (SLC21A2, AccessionNP_(—)005621.1), a gene which is a Prostaglandin transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC21A2.

The function of SLC21A2 has been established by previous studies. Atphysiologic pH, prostaglandins (PGs) traverse biologic membranes poorly.Accordingly, PG transport is carrier-mediated in many tissues, includingthe lung, choroid plexus, liver, anterior chamber of the ey, vagina anduterus, and placenta. Kanai et al. (1995) cloned the rat prostaglandintransporter (symbolized PGT by them) and postulated 3 possible roles forthe transporter. First, PGT might mediate the efflux of newlysynthesized PGs from cells. Second, PGT might mediate epithelial PGtransport. A third possible role of PGT is that of mediating PGclearance and degradation. Lu et al. (1996) favored the clearance rolefor PGT. Using a rat PGT probe on Northern blots of human kidney mRNA,they found evidence for the presence of a human PGT homolog. Theyscreened a human kidney cDNA library and isolated human PGT. The geneencodes a 643-amino acid polypeptide with 82% identity to the ratprotein. They expressed a full-length human cDNA clone in cultured cellsand reported that both rat and human PGT transport PGD2, as well asPGE1, PGE2, and PGF2a. Although human PGT has cDNA and deduced aminoacid sequences similar to those of the rat, the tissue distribution ofmRNA transcripts is substantially broader in human. Additionally, thediversity of human PGT transcripts is greater and the affinity forthromboxane-2 is greater. Lu et al. (1996) found strong PGT mRNAexpression in the human fetus. By PCR-based monochromosomal somatic cellhybrid mapping and fluorescence in situ hybridization, Lu and Schuster(1998) mapped the PGT gene to 3q21.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kanai, N.; Lu, R.; Satriano, J. A.; Bao, Y.; Wolkoff, A. W.; Schuster,V. L.: Identification and characterization of a prostaglandintransporter. Science 268:866-869, 1995; and

Lu, R.; Kanai, N.; Bao, Y.; Schuster, V. L.: Cloning, in vitroexpression, and tissue distribution of a human prostaglandin transportercDNA (hPGT). J. Clin. Invest. 98:1142-1149, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC21A2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601460, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 25 (mitochondrial carrier; citratetransporter), member 1 (SLC25A1, Accession NP_(—)005975.1) is anotherGAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC25A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SLC25A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC25A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16041, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 25 (mitochondrial carrier; citrate transporter), member 1(SLC25A1, Accession NP_(—)005975.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLC25A1.

SMO (Accession NP_(—)005622.1) is another GAM148 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SMO BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SMO, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SMO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19323, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of SMO (AccessionNP_(—)005622.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMO.

Small nuclear ribonucleoprotein d3 polypeptide 18 kda (SNRPD3, AccessionNP_(—)004166.1) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNRPD3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNRPD3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SNRPD3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2958, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Small nuclearribonucleoprotein d3 polypeptide 18 kda (SNRPD3, AccessionNP_(—)004166.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNRPD3.

SNX27 (Accession NP_(—)112180.4) is another GAM148 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX27 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX27,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX27 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19179, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of SNX27 (AccessionNP_(—)112180.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX27.

Spondin 1, (f-spondin) extracellular matrix protein (SPON1, AccessionNP_(—)006099.1) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SPON1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPON1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SPON1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2566, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Spondin 1,(f-spondin) extracellular matrix protein (SPON1, AccessionNP_(—)006099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPON1.

Sprouty homolog 4 (drosophila) (SPRY4, Accession NP_(—)112226.2) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPRY4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SPRY4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPRY4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18907, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Sprouty homolog 4(drosophila) (SPRY4, Accession NP_(—)112226.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPRY4.

Spectrin, beta, non-erythrocytic 2 (SPTBN2, Accession NP_008877.1) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPTBN2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SPTBN2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSPTBN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11121, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Spectrin, beta,non-erythrocytic 2 (SPTBN2, Accession NP_(—)008877.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SPTBN2.

Steroid-5-alpha-reductase, alpha polypeptide 2 (3-oxo-5 alpha-steroiddelta 4-dehydrogenase alpha 2) (SRD5A2, Accession NP_(—)000339.1) isanother GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRD5A2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SRD5A2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSRD5A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13219, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition ofSteroid-5-alpha-reductase, alpha polypeptide 2 (3-oxo-5 alpha-steroiddelta 4-dehydrogenase alpha 2) (SRD5A2, Accession NP_000339.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SRD5A2.

Steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (STAR, Accession NP_(—)000340.1)is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STARBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by STAR, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSTAR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10859, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Steroidogenicacute regulatory protein (STAR, Accession NP_(—)000340.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAR.

Synaptotagmin xiii (SYT13, Accession NP_(—)065877.1) is another GAM148target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT13 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT13, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9376, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin xiii(SYT13, Accession NP_(—)065877.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT13.

Tolloid-like 1 (TLL1, Accession NP_(—)036596.3) is another GAM148 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TLL1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTLL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TLL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13124, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Tolloid-like 1(TLL1, Accession NP_(—)036596.3), a gene which is involved in bonemorphogenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TLL1.

The function of TLL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM106.1. Transmembrane 7superfamily member 2 (TM7SF2, Accession NP_(—)003264.1) is anotherGAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TM7SF2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TM7SF2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TM7SF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11046, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Transmembrane 7superfamily member 2 (TM7SF2, Accession NP_(—)003264.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TM7SF2.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 14 (herpesvirus entrymediator) (TNFRSF14, Accession NP_(—)003811.2) is another GAM148 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF14 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTNFRSF14, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF14 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5580, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 14 (herpesvirus entry mediator)(TNFRSF14, Accession NP_(—)003811.2), a gene which mediates entry ofherpes simplex virus (HSV). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF14.

The function of TNFRSF14 has been established by previous studies.Members of the tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) family play a keyrole in regulating the immune response to infection (see OMIM Ref. No.TNFR1, 191190). By screening for genes that mediate the entry of herpessimplex virus (HSV) into Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, Montgomeryet al. (1996) identified cDNAs encoding a member of the TNFR family.They designated the gene HVEM (herpesvirus entry mediator). Thepredicted 283-amino acid protein had characteristics of a type Imembrane glycoprotein, with an N-terminal signal peptide, 2 potentialsites for addition of N-linked glycans, and a putative membrane-spanningdomain. Sequence analysis revealed that HVEM contained a cysteine-richrepeat region characteristic of TNFR family members, and shared 17 to25% amino acid identity with other TNFRs. Montgomery et al. (1996)suggested that HVEM plays an important role in HSV pathogenesis becauseit enhanced the entry of several wildtype HSV strains of both serotypesinto CHO cells, and mediated HSV entry into activated human T cells.Independently, Kwon et al. (1997) cloned cDNAs encoding HVEM, which theydesignated TR2. Northern blot analysis revealed that HVEM is expressedas a 1.7-kb mRNA in several tissues, with the highest expression inlung, spleen, and thymus. Several additional larger mRNAs were observedin some tissues and several of the cDNAs contained insertions in thecoding region, leading Kwon et al. (1997) to suggest that HVEM isregulated at the level of mRNA maturation. These authors reported thatthe in vitro translation product was 32 kD by SDS-PAGE. HSV infectionrequires binding of the viral envelope glycoprotein D (gD) to cellsurface receptors. Carfi et al. (2001) reported the x-ray structures ofa soluble, truncated ectodomain of gD both alone and in complex with theectodomain of its cellular receptor, TNFRSF14, which they called HVEA.Two bound anions suggested possible binding sites for another gDreceptor, a 3-O-sulfonated heparan sulfate. The structures revealed aV-like immunoglobulin fold at the core of gD that is closely related tocellular adhesion molecules and flanked by large N- and C-terminalextensions. The receptor-binding segment of gD, an N-terminal hairpin,appeared conformationally flexible, suggesting that a conformationalchange accompanying binding might be part of the viral entry mechanism.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kwon, B. S.; Tan, K. B.; Ni, J.; Oh, K.-O.; Lee, Z. H.; Kim, K. K.; Kim,Y.-J.; Wang, S.; Gentz, R.; y, G.-L.; Harrop, J.; Ly, S. D.; Silverman,C.; Porter, T. G.; Truneh, A.; Young, P. R.: A newly identified memberof the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily with a wide tissuedistribution and involvement in lymphocyte activation. J. Biol. Chem.272:14272-14276, 1997; and

Carfi, A.; Willis, S. H.; Whitbeck, J. C.; Krummenacher, C.; Cohen, G.H.; Eisenberg, R. J.; Wiley, D. C.: Herpes simplex virus glycoprotein Dbound to the human receptor HveA. Molec.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TNFRSF14 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602746, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tankyrase 1 binding protein 1, 182 kda (TNKS1BP1, AccessionNP_(—)203754.1) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNKS1BP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNKS1BP1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TNKS1BP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5658,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Tankyrase 1binding protein 1, 182 kda (TNKS1BP1, Accession NP_203754.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TNKS1BP1.

TPCN1 (Accession NP_(—)060371.2) is another GAM148 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TPCN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TPCN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPCN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3418, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of TPCN1 (AccessionNP_(—)060371.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TPCN1.

Tnfrsf1a-associated via death domain (TRADD, Accession NP_(—)700474.1)is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRADDBINDING SITE1 and TRADD BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRADD,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRADD BINDING SITE1 andTRADD BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3225 and SEQ ID:605 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition ofTnfrsf1a-associated via death domain (TRADD, Accession NP_(—)700474.1),a gene which specifically interacts with the cytoplasmic domain ofactivated tnfr1. interacts with trafs (traf1 and traf2), fadd and rip.acts as an adaptor molecule for tnfr1 mediating its interaction withfadd. overexpression of tradd leads to two major tnf-induced responses,apoptosis and activation of nf-kappa b. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TRADD.

The function of TRADD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. TRAP240 (AccessionNP_(—)005112.1) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRAP240 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRAP240, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TRAP240 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:596, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of TRAP240 (AccessionNP_(—)005112.1), a gene which Subunit of TRAP thyroid hormonereceptor-associated protein complex; coactivator for nuclear receptors.Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRAP240.

The function of TRAP240 has been established by previous studies. Forbackground information on thyroid hormone receptor-associated proteins(TRAPs), see 300182. Using a HeLa cell line, Ito et al. (1999) clonedTRAP240, the gene encoding the 240-kD subunit of the TRAP complex. TheTRAP240 cDNA encodes a 2,174-amino acid protein that shows a regionalidentity of 29% and a similarity of 46% with a hypothetical C. elegansprotein (CEK08F8 and CEF07H5). It shows no obvious relationship withknown consensus sequences, other than 2 ligand-dependent nuclear hormonereceptor signature recognition motifs (LXXLL sequences) at positions1188-1192 and 1279-1283, and a short leucine zipper at position1331-1352. Northern blot analysis of multiple human tissues showed thatthe TRAP240 gene is ubiquitously expressed as an approximately 11.5-kbtranscript. Nagase et al. (1998) also cloned the cDNA encoding TRAP240,which they referred to as KIAA0593, from a human brain cDNA library. Byanalysis of a human-rodent hybrid panel, Nagase et al. (1998) mapped theTRAP240 gene to chromosome 17

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ito, M.; Yuan, C.-X.; Malik, S.; Gu, W.; Fondell, J. D.; Yamamura, S.;Fu, Z.-Y.; Zhang, X.; Qin, J.; Roeder, R. G.: Identity between TRAP andSMCC complexes indicates novel pathways for the function of nuclearreceptors and diverse mammalian activators. Molec. Cell 3:361-370, 1999;and

Nagase, T.; Ishikawa, K.; Miyajima, N.; Tanaka, A.; Kotani, H.; Nomura,N.; Ohara, O.: Prediction of the coding sequences of unidentified humangenes. IX. The complete sequences of 100.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRAP240 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603808, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Three prime repair exonuclease 1 (TREX1, AccessionNP_(—)338598.1) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TREX1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TREX1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TREX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6080, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Three prime repairexonuclease 1 (TREX1, Accession NP_(—)338598.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TREX1.

Translin (TSN, Accession NP_(—)004613.1) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TSN BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TSN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TSN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15704, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Translin (TSN,Accession NP_(—)004613.1), a gene which is a DNA binding protein andinvolved in DNA repair, replication, or recombination. Accordingly,utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TSN.

The function of TSN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Ubiquitin associatedprotein 2 (UBAP2, Accession NP_(—)680476.1) is another GAM148 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBAP2 BINDING SITE1 and UBAP2BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UBAP2, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UBAP2 BINDING SITE1 and UBAP2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:3406 and SEQ ID:6591 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitinassociated protein 2 (UBAP2, Accession NP_(—)680476.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with UBAP2.

Udp glycosyltransferase 2 family, polypeptide b4 (UGT2B4, AccessionNP_(—)066962.1) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UGT2B4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UGT2B4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UGT2B4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8980, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 2 family, polypeptide b4 (UGT2B4, AccessionNP_066962.1), a gene which is of major importance in the conjugation andsubsequent elimination of potentially toxic xenobiotics and endogenouscompounds. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UGT2B4.

The function of UGT2B4 has been established by previous studies. TheUDP-glucuronosyltransferases, a group of isoenzymes located primarily inhepatic endoplasmic reticulum and nuclear envelope, are encoded by alarge multigene family that has evolved to produce catalysts withdiffering but overlapping substrate specificities. Two subfamilies arerecognized by sequence identities (Burchell et al., 1991). UGT1 consistsof at least 4 isoenzymes that catalyze the glucuronidation of phenolsand bilirubin. All 4 map to chromosome 2 and probably derive from thesame gene (UGT1; 191740). The UGT2 family contains at least 5 memberscatalyzing steroid or bile acid glucuronidation. Members of thesubfamily share 65 to 90% amino acid sequence identity. However, unlikethe phenol UGT cDNAs, where the high degree of identity is concentratedin the 3-prime region of the cDNA, the steroid UGTs have a high degreeof sequence homology throughout the cDNA. Riedy et al. (2000) examined agenomic map spanning approximately 500 to 1000 kb in the 4q13 region.They placed UGT2B4 between UGT2B7 and UGT2B15. Also, access to a largereference DNA bank allowed them to calculate the allele frequencies fora single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), Q458D, in UGT2B4 among 803unrelated individuals representing 5 ethnic populations. The findingssuggested a recent evolutionary history of gene duplication, mutation,and rearrangement.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Burchell, B.; Nebert, D. W.; Nelson, D. R.; Bock, K. W.; Iyanagi, T.;Jansen, P. L. M.; Lancet, T.; Mulder, G. J.; Chowdhury, J. R.; Siest,G.; Tephly, T. R.; Mackenzie, P. I.: The UDP-glucuronosyltransferasegene superfamily: suggested nomenclature based on evolutionarydivergence. DNA Cell Biol. 10:487-494, 1991; and

Riedy, M.; Wang, J. Y.; Miller, A. P.; Buckler, A.; Hall, J.; Guida, M.:Genomic organization of the UGT2b gene cluster on human chromosome 4q13.Pharmacogenetics 10:251-260, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UGT2B4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600067, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. X-prolyl aminopeptidase (aminopeptidase p) 2, membrane-bound(XPNPEP2, Accession NP_(—)003390.2) is another GAM148 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. XPNPEP2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by XPNPEP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XPNPEP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:966, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of X-prolylaminopeptidase (aminopeptidase p) 2, membrane-bound (XPNPEP2, AccessionNP_(—)003390.2), a gene which is a membrane-associated X-prolylmetallopeptidase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith XPNPEP2.

The function of XPNPEP2 has been established by previous studies.Aminopeptidase P is a widely distributed hydrolase that is specific forN-terminal imido bonds, which are common to several collagen degradationproducts, neuropeptides, vasoactive peptides, and cytokines.Structurally, the enzyme is a member of the ‘pita bread fold’ family andoccurs in mammalian tissues in both soluble and GPI-anchoredmembrane-bound forms. By RT-PCR using degenerate oligonucleotides basedon the pig aminopeptidase P amino acid sequence, and by 5-prime and3-prime RACE, Venema et al. (1997) isolated human kidney and lung cDNAsencoding XPNPEP2. The deduced XPNPEP2 protein has 673 amino acids and anestimated molecular mass of 75,490 Da. The authors stated that the humanand pig XPNPEP2 amino acid sequences show significant evolutionarydivergence, with 83% identity; 5 of 6 potential N-glycosylation sites,and 5 of 6 cysteine residues that are potentially involved in disulfidebond formation, are conserved. Northern blot analysis detected a 3.5-kbXPNPEP2 transcript in human kidney, lung, heart, placenta, liver, smallintestine, and colon, but not in brain, skeletal muscle, pancreas,spleen, thymus, prostate, testis, ovary, or leukocytes. Based on theseresults and on RT-PCR studies, Venema et al. (1997) suggested that themembrane-bound form and the soluble form, which is found in brain andleukocytes, are the products of 2 different genes or of alternativesplicing of a single primary transcript. Women with balancedtranslocations between the long arm of the X chromosome and an autosomefrequently suffer premature ovarian failure (POF; 311360). Two criticalregions for POF which extend from Xq13 to Xq22 and from Xq22 to Xq26have been identified by cytogenetic studies. To gain insight into themechanism(s) responsible for ovarian failure in women with X/autosometranslocations, Prueitt et al. (2000) molecularly characterized thetranslocation breakpoints of 9 X chromosomes. They mapped thebreakpoints using somatic cell hybrids retaining the derivative autosomeand densely spaced markers from the X-chromosome physical map. One ofthe POF-associated breakpoints in a critical region (Xq25) mapped to asequenced PAC clone. The translocation disrupts XPNPEP2. XPNPEP2 mRNAwas detected in fibroblasts that carried the translocation, suggestingthat this gene at least partially escapes X inactivation. Although thephysiologic substrates for the enzyme were not known, Prueitt et al.(2000) suggested that XPNPEP2 is a candidate gene for POF.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Venema, R. C.; Ju, H.; Zou, R.; Venema, V. J.; Ryan, J. W.: Cloning andtissue distribution of human membrane-bound aminopeptidase P. Biochim.Biophys. Acta 1354:45-48, 1997; and

Prueitt, R. L.; Ross, J. L.; Zinn, A. R.: Physical mapping of nine Xqtranslocation breakpoints and identification of XPNPEP2 as a prematureovarian failure candidate gene. Cytogenet.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of XPNPEP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300145, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Zinc finger protein 91 homolog (mouse) (ZFP91, AccessionNP_(—)739574.1) is another GAM148 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZFP91 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP91,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP91 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15418, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM148 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:280.

Another function of GAM148 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 91 homolog (mouse) (ZFP91, Accession NP_(—)739574.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM148 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP91.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 149 (GAM149), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM149 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM149 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM149 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM149 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM149 gene encodes a GAM149 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM149 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM149 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:146, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM149 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM149 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM149 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM149 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM149 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:146, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM149folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM149 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM149 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM149 RNA is designated SEQID:237, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM149 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM149 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM149 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM149 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM149target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM149 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM149 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM149 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM149 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM149 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM149 target RNA into GAM149 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM149 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM149 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM149 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM149 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM149 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM149 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM149 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM149 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM149 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM149 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Centaurin, gamma 1 (CENTG1, Accession NM_(—)014770.1) is a GAM149 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CENTG1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCENTG1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CENTG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18082, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM149 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:237.

A function of GAM149 is therefore inhibition of Centaurin, gamma 1(CENTG1, Accession NM_(—)014770.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM149include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CENTG1.

LCHN (Accession XM_(—)098615.2) is another GAM149 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LCHN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LCHN, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LCHN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6008, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM149 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:237.

Another function of GAM149 is therefore inhibition of LCHN (AccessionXM_(—)098615.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM149 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LCHN.

Leptin receptor overlapping transcript-like 1 (LEPROTL1, AccessionNM_(—)015344.1) is another GAM149 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LEPROTL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LEPROTL1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LEPROTL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8728,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM149 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:237.

Another function of GAM149 is therefore inhibition of Leptin receptoroverlapping transcript-like 1 (LEPROTL1, Accession NM_(—)015344.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM149 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LEPROTL1.

LOC203286 (Accession) is another GAM149 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC203286 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC203286, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC203286 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:5131, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM149 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:237.

Another function of GAM149 is therefore inhibition of LOC203286(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM149 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC203286.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 150 (GAM150), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM150 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM150 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM150 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM150 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM150 gene encodes a GAM150 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM150 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM150 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:6, and is provided hereinbelowwith reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM150 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM150 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM150 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM150 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM150 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:6, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM150folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM150 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM150 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM150 RNA is designated SEQID:261, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM150 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM150 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM150 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM150 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM150target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM150 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM150 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM150 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM150 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM150 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM150 target RNA into GAM150 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM150 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM150 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM150 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM150 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM150 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM150 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM150 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM150 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM150 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM150 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Death-associated protein kinase 1 (DAPK1, Accession NM_(—)004938.1) is aGAM150 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DAPK1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DAPK1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DAPK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11771, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM150 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:261.

A function of GAM150 is therefore inhibition of Death-associated proteinkinase 1 (DAPK1, Accession NM_(—)004938.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM150 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DAPK1.

LOC128008 (Accession) is another GAM150 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC128008 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC128008, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC128008 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16098, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM150 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:261.

Another function of GAM150 is therefore inhibition of LOC128008(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM150 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC128008.

LOC221399 (Accession XM_(—)168134.1) is another GAM150 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221399 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221399, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221399 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14194, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM150 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:261.

Another function of GAM150 is therefore inhibition of LOC221399(Accession XM_(—)168134.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM150 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221399.

LOC253216 (Accession XM_(—)170765.2) is another GAM150 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253216 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253216, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253216 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10298, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM150 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:261.

Another function of GAM150 is therefore inhibition of LOC253216(Accession XM_(—)170765.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM150 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253216.

Solute carrier family 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 10(SLC2A10, Accession NM_(—)030777.2) is another GAM150 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC2A10 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC2A10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC2A10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1592, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM150 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:261.

Another function of GAM150 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 10 (SLC2A10,Accession NM_(—)030777.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM150 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC2A10.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 151 (GAM151), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM151 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM151 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM151 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM151 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM151 gene encodes a GAM151 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM151 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM151 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:71, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM151 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM151 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM151 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM151 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM151 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:71, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM151folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM151 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM151 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM151 RNA is designated SEQID:205, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM151 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM151 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM151 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM151 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM151target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM151 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM151 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM151 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM151 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM151 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM151 target RNA into GAM151 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM151 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM151 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM151 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM151 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM151 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM151 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM151 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM151 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM151 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM151 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

LOC151816 (Accession) is a GAM151 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LOC151816 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC151816, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC151816 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12621,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM151 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:205.

A function of GAM151 is therefore inhibition of LOC151816 (Accession ).Accordingly, utilities of GAM151 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LOC151816.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 152 (GAM152), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM152 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM152 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM152 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM152 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM152 gene encodes a GAM152 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM152 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM152 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:52, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM152 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM152 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM152 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM152 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM152 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:52, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM152folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM152 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM152 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM152 RNA is designated SEQID:378, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM152 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM152 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM152 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM152 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM152target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM152 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM152 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM152 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM152 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM152 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM152 target RNA into GAM152 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM152 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM152 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM152 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM152 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM152 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM152 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM152 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM152 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM152 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM152 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Annexin a7 (ANXA7, Accession NM_(—)001156.2) is a GAM152 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ANXA7 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ANXA7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANXA7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7738, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM152 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:378.

A function of GAM152 is therefore inhibition of Annexin a7 (ANXA7,Accession NM_(—)001156.2), a gene which promotes membrane fusion and isinvolved in exocytosis. and therefore may be associated with Prostatecancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM152 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Prostate cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ANXA7.

The function of ANXA7 has been established by previous studies. The ANX7gene is located on chromosome 10q21, a site long hypothesized to harbora tumor suppressor gene or genes associated with prostate and othercancers. To test this hypothesis, Srivastava et al. (2001) analyzed theaction of the ANX7 gene on colony formation by human tumor cell lines.They also examined the expression of the ANX7 protein in a large numberof prostate cancers using tumor tissue microarray technology. Finally,they tested a panel of primary and metastatic prostate cancers forevidence of loss of heterozygosity (LOH). They found that human tumorcell proliferation and colony formation were markedly reduced when thewildtype ANX7 gene was transfected into 2 prostate tumor cell lines.Consistently, analysis of ANX7 protein expression in human prostatetumor microarrays revealed a significantly higher rate of loss of ANX7expression in metastatic and local recurrences of hormone refractoryprostate cancer as compared with primary tumors (P =0.0001). Using 4microsatellite markers at or near the ANX7 locus and laser capturemicrodissected tumor cells, 35% of 20 primary prostate tumors showedLOH. The microsatellite marker closest to the ANX7 locus showed thehighest rate of LOH, including 1 homozygous deletion. Srivastava et al.(2001) concluded that the ANX7 gene exhibits many biologic and geneticproperties expected of a tumor suppressor gene and may play a role inprostate cancer progression.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of ANXA7.By gene targeting, Srivastava et al. (1999) developed Anxa7-null mice.The null phenotype was lethal at embryonic day 10. Heterozygous micewere viable and fertile, but showed a defect in insulin secretion and anincreased insulin content within isolated pancreatic islets.Electrooptical recordings suggested that the mutation altered Ca(2+)release by agonists of inositol trisphosphate. Using mice with adifferent genetic background and an alternate strategy to introduce thenull mutation, Herr et al. (2001) developed Anxa7 -/- mice that wereviable, fertile, and showed no obvious defects. Analysis of insulinsecretion from isolated islets revealed no evidence for the involvementof Anxa7 in Ca(2+)-dependent or cAMP-mediated exocytosis. Incardiomyocytes, however, they found a functional role for Anxa7 inelectromechanical coupling. Cardiomyocytes from embryonic Anxa7-nullmice displayed intact Ca(2+) homeostasis and unremarkable excitation-contraction coupling; however, adult Anxa7 -/- mice exhibited a decreasein frequency-induced cell shortening.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for ANXA7 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Srivastava, M.; Atwater, I.; Glasman, M.; Leighton, X.; Goping, G.;Caohuy, H.; Miller, G.; Pichel, J.; Westphal, H.; Mears, D.; Rojas, E.;Pollard, H. B.: Defects in inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptorexpression, Ca(2+) signaling, and insulin secretion in the anx7(+/-)knockout mouse. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 96:13783-13788, 1999; and

Srivastava, M.; Bubendorf, L.; Srikantan, V.; Fossom, L.; Nolan, L.;Glasman, M.; Leighton, X.; Fehrle, W.; Pittaluga, S.; Raffeld, M.;Koivisto, P.; Willi, N.; Gasser, T. C.; Kononen.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ANXA7 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 186360, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Calsenilin, presenilin binding protein, ef hand transcriptionfactor (CSEN, Accession NM_(—)013434.3) is another GAM152 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CSEN BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CSEN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSEN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13661, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM152 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:378.

Another function of GAM152 is therefore inhibition of Calsenilin,presenilin binding protein, ef hand transcription factor (CSEN,Accession NM_(—)013434.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM152 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CSEN.

Neuroligin 1 (NLGN1, Accession NM_(—)014932.1) is another GAM152 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NLGN1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNLGN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NLGN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM152 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:378.

Another function of GAM152 is therefore inhibition of Neuroligin 1(NLGN1, Accession NM_(—)014932.1), a gene which may trigger the de novoformation of presynaptic structure. Accordingly, utilities of GAM152include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NLGN1.

The function of NLGN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM90.1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 153 (GAM153), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM153 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM153 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM153 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM153 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM153 gene encodes a GAM153 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM153 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM153 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:186, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM153 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM153 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM153 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM153 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM153 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:186, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM153folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM153 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM153 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM153 RNA is designated SEQID:244, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM153 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM153 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM153 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM153 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM153target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM153 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM153 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM153 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM153 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM153 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM153 target RNA into GAM153 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM153 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM153 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM153 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM153 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM153 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM153 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM153 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM153 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM153 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM153 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Dna-damage-inducible transcript 3 (DDIT3, Accession NM_(—)004083.2) is aGAM153 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DDIT3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DDIT3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDIT3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6855, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM153 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:244.

A function of GAM153 is therefore inhibition of Dna-damage-inducibletranscript 3 (DDIT3, Accession NM_(—)004083.2), a gene which May be atranscription factor and inhibits the DNA-binding activity of C/EBP andLAP and therefore may be associated with Myxoid liposarcoma.Accordingly, utilities of GAM153 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Myxoid liposarcoma, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DDIT3.

The function of DDIT3 has been established by previous studies. CHOP isconsistently rearranged in myxoid liposarcomas (Aman et al., 1992). Inthe characteristic chromosomal translocation t(12;16)(q13;p11), Crozatet al. (1993) showed that the CHOP gene is fused with a gene onchromosome 16 provisionally designated TLS (for ‘translocated inliposarcoma’). The same gene was called FUS by Rabbitts et al. (1993);see 137070. The TLS gene was found to be a novel nuclear RNA-bindingprotein with extensive sequence similarity to EWS (OMIM Ref. No.133450), the product of a gene commonly translocated in Ewing sarcoma.In TLS-CHOP, the RNA-binding domain of TLS is replaced by theDNA-binding and leucine zipper dimerization domain of CHOP. Targeting ofa conserved effector domain of RNA-binding proteins to DNA may play arole in tumor formation. In an analysis of peripheral blood samples from19 patients with myxoid liposarcoma due to t(12;16) and in 1 patientwith myxoid liposarcoma due to t(12;22;20), resulting in the fusion ofthe CHOP and EWS genes, Panagopoulos et al. (1996) found FUS/CHOP hybridfragments in 3 patients with t(12;16) and a EWS/CHOP hybrid in thepatient with the latter translocation.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Crozat, A.; Aman, P.; Mandahl, N.; Ron, D.: Fusion of CHOP to a novelRNA-binding protein in human myxoid liposarcoma. Nature 363:640-644,1993; and

Panagopoulos, I.; Aman, P.; Mertens, F.; Mandahl, N.; Rydholm, A.;Bauer, H. F. C.; Mitelman, F.: Genomic PCR detects tumor cells inperipheral blood from patients with myxoid liposarco.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DDIT3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 126337, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 154 (GAM154), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM154 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM154 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM154 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM154 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM154 gene encodes a GAM154 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM154 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM154 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:176, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM154 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM154 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM154 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM154 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM154 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:176, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM154folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM154 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM154 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM154 RNA is designated SEQID:228, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM154 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM154 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM154 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM154 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM154target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM154 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM154 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM154 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM154 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM154 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM154 target RNA into GAM154 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM154 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM154 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM154 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM154 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM154 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM154 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM154 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM154 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM154 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM154 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

HSZFP36 (Accession XM_(—)290868.1) is a GAM154 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSZFP36 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSZFP36,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSZFP36 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3168, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM154 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:228.

A function of GAM154 is therefore inhibition of HSZFP36 (AccessionXM_(—)290868.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM154 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSZFP36.

LOC257541 (Accession) is another GAM154 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC257541 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC257541, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC257541 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:9823, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM154 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:228.

Another function of GAM154 is therefore inhibition of LOC257541(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM154 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC257541.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 155 (GAM155), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM155 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM155 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM155 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM155 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM155 gene encodes a GAM155 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM155 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM155 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:26, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM155 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM155 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM155 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM155 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM155 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:26, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM155folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM155 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM155 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM155 RNA is designated SEQID:207, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM155 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM155 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM155 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM155 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM155target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM155 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM155 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM155 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM155 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM155 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM155 target RNA into GAM155 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM155 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM155 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM155 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM155 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM155 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM155 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM155 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM155 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM155 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM155 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

DKFZp761O17121 (Accession) is a GAM155 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DKFZp761O17121 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DKFZp761O17121,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DKFZp761O17121 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18570, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM155 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:207.

A function of GAM155 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761O17121(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM155 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DKFZp761O17121.

KIAA0564 (Accession XM_(—)038664.6) is another GAM155 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0564 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0564,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0564 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM155 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:207.

Another function of GAM155 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0564(Accession XM_(—)038664.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM155 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0564.

LOC152941 (Accession) is another GAM155 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC152941 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC152941, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC152941 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM155 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:207.

Another function of GAM155 is therefore inhibition of LOC152941(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM155 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC152941.

Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS1, Accession NM_(—)000962.2) is another GAM155target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGS1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PTGS1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PTGS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19654, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM155 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:207.

Another function of GAM155 is therefore inhibition ofProstaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS1, Accession NM_(—)000962.2), a gene which may playan important role in regulating or promoting cell proliferation in somenormal and neoplastically transformed cells. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM155 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGS1.

The function of PTGS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 156 (GAM156), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM156 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM156 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM156 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM156 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM156 gene encodes a GAM156 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM156 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM156 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:54, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM156 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM156 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM156 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM156 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM156 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:54, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM156folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM156 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM156 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM156 RNA is designated SEQID:262, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM156 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM156 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM156 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM156 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM156target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM156 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM156 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM156 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM156 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM156 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM156 target RNA into GAM156 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM156 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM156 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM156 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM156 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM156 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM156 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM156 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM156 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM156 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM156 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Clathrin, heavy polypeptide-like 1 (CLTCL1, Accession NM_001835.1) is aGAM156 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLTCL1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CLTCL1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CLTCL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6732, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM156 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:262.

A function of GAM156 is therefore inhibition of Clathrin, heavypolypeptide-like 1 (CLTCL1, Accession NM_(—)001835.1), a gene which isinvolved in vesicle budding. and therefore may be associated with Thevelocardiofacial syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM156 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of The velocardiofacial syndrome,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with CLTCL1.

The function of CLTCL1 has been established by previous studies.Clathrin is the main structural component of the lattice covering thecytoplasmic face of the coated pits and coated vesicles in whichspecific macromolecules are entrapped in the process ofreceptor-mediated endocytosis. Clathrin is a large, soluble proteincomposed of heavy chains (molecular size, about 192 kD) and light chains(molecular size, about 32-38 kD). Two major classes of clathrin lightchains, referred to as LCA and LCB, have been identified. (The gene isalso symbolized CLTA.) The structure of these light chains was studiedby Kirchhausen et al. (1987). The clathrin unit that assembles intocoats had 3 extended legs, 500 angstroms in length, splayed out in apinwheel-like structure (triskelion). Each of the legs is built from asingle heavy chain, with a light chain bound to each proximal segment.At least 4 distinct forms of clathrin light chains are found inmammalian cells. This molecular variability derives from tissue-specificpatterns of expression of LCA and LCB genes (Jackson et al., 1987).Brodsky et al. (1987) identified that part of the light-chain sequencethat mediates heavy-chain binding and is the region of strongesthomology with intermediate filament proteins. Sequence analysis shows anoverall homology of 60% between LCA and LCB and the presence ofbrain-specific insertion sequences. LCA and LCB (OMIM Ref. No. 118970)are coded by distinct genes. Jackson and Parham (1988) compared cDNAsencoding the brain and nonbrain forms of human LCA and LCB with theirhomologs in cow and rat. The significant differences that distinguishLCA from LCB and the brain from the nonbrain forms show remarkablepreservation in all 3 species. Each clathrin triskelion consists of 3heavy chains and 3 light chains. In the brain, tissue-specific mRNAsplicing yields larger forms of LCA and LCB, containing additionalinsertion sequences of 30 and 18 amino acids, respectively By Southernblot analysis on genomic DNA extracted from a panel of mouse-humansomatic cell hybrids and by isotopic in situ hybridization, Ponnambalamet al. (1994) assigned the CLTA gene to human 12q23-q24

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sirotkin, H.; Morrow, B.; DasGupta, R.; Goldberg, R.; Patanjali, S. R.;Shi, G.; Cannizzaro, L.; Shprintzen, R.; Weissman, S. M.; Kucherlapati,R.: Isolation of a new clathrin heavy chain gene with muscle-specificexpression from the region commonly deleted in velo-cardio-facialsyndrome. Hum. Molec. Genet. 5:617-624, 1996; and

Long, K. R.; Trofatter, J. A.; Ramesh, V.; McCormick, M. K.; Buckler, A.J.: Cloning and characterization of a novel human clathrin heavy chaingene (CLTCL). Genomics 35:466-472, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CLTCL1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601273, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dishevelled associated activator of morphogenesis 2 (DAAM2,Accession XM_(—)166434.3) is another GAM156 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DAAM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DAAM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DAAM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4578, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM156 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:262.

Another function of GAM156 is therefore inhibition of Dishevelledassociated activator of morphogenesis 2 (DAAM2, AccessionXM_(—)166434.3), a gene which controls cell polarity and movement duringdevelopment. Accordingly, utilities of GAM156 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DAAM2.

The function of DAAM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. DKFZP434P0111(Accession XM_(—)041116.4) is another GAM156 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434P0111 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434P0111, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434P0111 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16713, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM156 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:262.

Another function of GAM156 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434P0111(Accession XM_(—)041116.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM156 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434P0111.

FLJ10759 (Accession NM_(—)018207.1) is another GAM156 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10759 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10759,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10759 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6060, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM156 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:262.

Another function of GAM156 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10759(Accession NM_(—)018207.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM156 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10759.

KIAA0802 (Accession XM_(—)031357.4) is another GAM156 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0802 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0802,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0802 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM156 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:262.

Another function of GAM156 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0802(Accession XM_(—)031357.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM156 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0802.

LOC148894 (Accession XM_(—)097542.2) is another GAM156 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8056, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM156 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:262.

Another function of GAM156 is therefore inhibition of LOC148894(Accession XM_(—)097542.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM156 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148894.

LOC199988 (Accession XM_(—)117166.1) is another GAM156 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199988 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199988, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199988 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3088, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM156 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:262.

Another function of GAM156 is therefore inhibition of LOC199988(Accession XM_(—)117166.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM156 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199988.

Signal-regulatory protein beta 1 (SIRPB1, Accession NM_(—)006065.1) isanother GAM156 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIRPB1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SIRPB1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSIRPB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16696, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM156 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:262.

Another function of GAM156 is therefore inhibition of Signal-regulatoryprotein beta 1 (SIRPB1, Accession NM_(—)006065.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM156 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SIRPB1.

Tripartite motif-containing 37 (TRIM37, Accession NM_(—)015294.1) isanother GAM156 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM37BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TRIM37, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTRIM37 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19960, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM156 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:262.

Another function of GAM156 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 37 (TRIM37, Accession NM_(—)015294.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM156 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM37.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 157 (GAM157), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM157 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM157 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM157 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM157 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM157 gene encodes a GAM157 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM157 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM157 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:193, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM157 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM157 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM157 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM157 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM157 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:193, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM157folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM157 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM157 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM157 RNA is designated SEQID:225, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM157 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM157 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM157 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM157 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM157target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM157 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM157 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM157 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM157 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM157 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM157 target RNA into GAM157 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM157 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM157 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM157 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM157 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM157 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM157 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM157 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM157 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM157 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM157 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Angiomotin (AMOT, Accession NM_(—)133265.1) is a GAM157 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. AMOT BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AMOT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AMOT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1662, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM157 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:225.

A function of GAM157 is therefore inhibition of Angiomotin (AMOT,Accession NM_(—)133265.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM157 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AMOT.

Chromatin assembly factor 1, subunit b (p60) (CHAF1B, AccessionNM_(—)005441.1) is another GAM157 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CHAF1B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHAF1B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CHAF1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17720, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM157 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:225.

Another function of GAM157 is therefore inhibition of Chromatin assemblyfactor 1, subunit b (p60) (CHAF1B, Accession NM_(—)005441.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM157 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CHAF1B.

D123 (Accession) is another GAM157 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. D123 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by D123, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of D123 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2735, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM157 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:225.

Another function of GAM157 is therefore inhibition of D123 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM157 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with D123.

LOC149935 (Accession) is another GAM157 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC149935 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC149935, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC149935 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM157 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:225.

Another function of GAM157 is therefore inhibition of LOC149935(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM157 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC149935.

LOC221491 (Accession XM_(—)166344.3) is another GAM157 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221491 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221491, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221491 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9737, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM157 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:225.

Another function of GAM157 is therefore inhibition of LOC221491(Accession XM_(—)166344.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM157 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221491.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 158 (GAM158), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM158 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM158 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM158 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM158 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM158 gene encodes a GAM158 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM158 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM158 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:47, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:47 is located at position 112174058 relative tochromosome 1.

GAM158 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM158 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM158 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM158 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM158 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:47, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM158folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM158 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM158 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM158 RNA is designated SEQID:383, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM158 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM158 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM158 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM158 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM158target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM158 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM158 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM158 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM158 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM158 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM158 target RNA into GAM158 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM158 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM158 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM158 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM158 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM158 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM158 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM158 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM158 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM158 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM158 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

KIAA0237 (Accession NM_(—)014747.1) is a GAM158 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0237 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0237,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0237 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13040, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM158 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:383.

A function of GAM158 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0237 (AccessionNM_(—)014747.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM158 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0237.

KIAA1045 (Accession XM_(—)048592.2) is another GAM158 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1045 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19310, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM158 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:383.

Another function of GAM158 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1045(Accession XM_(—)048592.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM158 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1045.

KIAA1110 (Accession) is another GAM158 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1110 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1110, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1110 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1213,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM158 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:383.

Another function of GAM158 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1110(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM158 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1110.

LOC124602 (Accession) is another GAM158 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC124602 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC124602, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC124602 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1663, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM158 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:383.

Another function of GAM158 is therefore inhibition of LOC124602(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM158 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC124602.

LOC253866 (Accession) is another GAM158 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC253866 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC253866, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC253866 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11918, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM158 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:383.

Another function of GAM158 is therefore inhibition of LOC253866(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM158 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC253866.

LOC92305 (Accession NM_(—)138385.1) is another GAM158 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92305 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92305,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92305 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16687, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM158 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:383.

Another function of GAM158 is therefore inhibition of LOC92305(Accession NM_(—)138385.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM158 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92305.

Rab9b, member ras oncogene family (RAB9B, Accession NM_(—)016370.1) isanother GAM158 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB9B BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB9B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB9BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12877, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM158 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:383.

Another function of GAM158 is therefore inhibition of Rab9b, member rasoncogene family (RAB9B, Accession NM_(—)016370.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM158 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB9B.

Syntaxin 1a (brain) (STX1A, Accession NM_(—)004603.1) is another GAM158target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STX1A BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby STX1A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STX1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18630, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM158 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:383.

Another function of GAM158 is therefore inhibition of Syntaxin 1a(brain) (STX1A, Accession NM_(—)004603.1), a gene which may play acritical role in neurotransmitter exocytosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM158 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with STX1A.

The function of STX1A has been established by previous studies. Synapticvesicles store neurotransmitters that are released duringcalcium-regulated exocytosis. The specificity of neurotransmitterrelease requires the localization of both synaptic vesicles and calciumchannels to the presynaptic active zone. Syntaxins function in thisvesicle fusion process. Syntaxins also serve as a substrate forbotulinum neurotoxin type C, a metalloprotease that blocks exocytosisand has high affinity for a molecular complex that includes thealpha-latrotoxin receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 600565) which producesexplosive exocytosis (Zhang et al., 1995). Bennett et al. (1992)identified two 35-kD proteins (p35 or syntaxins) that interact withsynaptic vesicle protein p65 (synaptotagmin; 185605). The p35 proteinsare expressed only in the nervous system. The 2 proteins are 84%identical, include C-terminal membrane anchors, and are concentrated onthe plasma membrane at synaptic sites. The authors speculated that thep35 proteins may function in docking synaptic vesicles near calciumchannels at presynaptic active zones.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bennett, M. K.; Calakos, N.; Scheller, R. H.: Syntaxin: a synapticprotein implicated in docking of synaptic vesicles at presynaptic activezones. Science 257:255-259, 1992; and

Zhang, R.; Maksymowych, A. B.; Simpson, L. L.: Cloning and sequenceanalysis of a cDNA encoding human syntaxin 1A, a polypeptide essentialfor exocytosis. Gene 159:293-294, 1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of STX1A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 186590, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. SUN1 (Accession) is another GAM158 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SUN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SUN1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SUN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9645, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM158 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:383.

Another function of GAM158 is therefore inhibition of SUN1 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM158 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SUN1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 159 (GAM159), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM159 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM159 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM159 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM159 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM159 gene encodes a GAM159 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM159 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM159 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:109, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:109 is located at position 125133292 relative tochromosome 9.

GAM159 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM159 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM159 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM159 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM159 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:109, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM159folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM159 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM159 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM159 RNA is designated SEQID:230, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM159 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM159 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM159 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM159 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM159target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM159 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM159 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM159 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM159 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM159 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM159 target RNA into GAM159 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM159 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM159 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM159 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM159 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM159 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM159 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM159 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM159 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM159 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM159 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

AF5Q31 (Accession NM_(—)014423.1) is a GAM159 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AF5Q31 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AF5Q31,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AF5Q31 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13598, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM159 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:230.

A function of GAM159 is therefore inhibition of AF5Q31 (AccessionNM_(—)014423.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM159 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AF5Q31.

APPD (Accession) is another GAM159 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. APPD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APPD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of APPD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14424, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM159 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:230.

Another function of GAM159 is therefore inhibition of APPD (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM159 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with APPD.

Digeorge syndrome critical region gene 6 (DGCR6, AccessionNM_(—)005675.2) is another GAM159 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DGCR6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DGCR6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DGCR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10368, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM159 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:230.

Another function of GAM159 is therefore inhibition of Digeorge syndromecritical region gene 6 (DGCR6, Accession NM_(—)005675.2) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM159 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DGCR6.

FLJ13710 (Accession NM_(—)024817.1) is another GAM159 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13710 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13710,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13710 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19395, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM159 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:230.

Another function of GAM159 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13710(Accession NM_(—)024817.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM159 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13710.

Gata binding protein 2 (GATA2, Accession) is another GAM159 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GATA2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GATA2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GATA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13334, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM159 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:230.

Another function of GAM159 is therefore inhibition of Gata bindingprotein 2 (GATA2, Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM159 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GATA2.

Huntingtin (huntington disease) (HD, Accession NM_(—)002111.3) isanother GAM159 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15165, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM159 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:230.

Another function of GAM159 is therefore inhibition of Huntingtin(huntington disease) (HD, Accession NM_(—)002111.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM159 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HD.

KIAA0953 (Accession XM_(—)039733.2) is another GAM159 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0953 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0953,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0953 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM159 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:230.

Another function of GAM159 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0953(Accession XM_(—)039733.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM159 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0953.

LOC151438 (Accession XM_(—)098060.1) is another GAM159 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151438 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151438, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151438 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18291, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM159 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:230.

Another function of GAM159 is therefore inhibition of LOC151438(Accession XM_(—)098060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM159 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151438.

LOC91748 (Accession) is another GAM159 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC91748 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91748, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC91748 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1274,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM159 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:230.

Another function of GAM159 is therefore inhibition of LOC91748(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM159 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC91748.

SDR1 (Accession NM_(—)004753.1) is another GAM159 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SDR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SDR1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SDR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19713, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM159 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:230.

Another function of GAM159 is therefore inhibition of SDR1 (AccessionNM_(—)004753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM159 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SDR1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 160 (GAM160), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM160 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM160 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM160 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM160 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM160 gene encodes a GAM160 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM160 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM160 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:174, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:174 is located at position 150162171 relative tochromosome 3.

GAM160 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM160 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM160 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM160 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM160 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:174, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM160folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM160 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM160 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM160 RNA is designated SEQID:343, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM160 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM160 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM160 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM160 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM160target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM160 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM160 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM160 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM160 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM160 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM160 target RNA into GAM160 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM160 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM160 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM160 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM160 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM160 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM160 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM160 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM160target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM160 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM160 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

LOC132235 (Accession XM_(—)072302.2) is a GAM160 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC132235 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC132235,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC132235 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13188, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM160 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:343.

A function of GAM160 is therefore inhibition of LOC132235 (AccessionXM_(—)072302.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM160 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC132235.

Tnf receptor-associated factor 3 (TRAF3, Accession NM_(—)145725.1) isanother GAM160 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRAF3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRAF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9111, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM160 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:343.

Another function of GAM160 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 3 (TRAF3, Accession NM_(—)145725.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM160 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRAF3.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 161 (GAM161), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM161 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM161 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM161 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM161 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM161 gene encodes a GAM161 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM161 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM161 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:24, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:24 is located at position 3119977 relative to chromosome1.

GAM161 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM161 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM161 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM161 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM161 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:24, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM161folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM161 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA is designated SEQID:304, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM161 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM161 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM161target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM161 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM161 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM161 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM161 target RNA into GAM161 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM161 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM161 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM161 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM161 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM161 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM161 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM161 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM161 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

APM1 (Accession NM_(—)004797.1) is a GAM161 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APM1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of APM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9908, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:304.

A function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of APM1 (AccessionNM_(—)004797.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APM1.

B-cell cll/lymphoma 10 (BCL10, Accession NM_(—)003921.2) is anotherGAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCL10 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BCL10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCL10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8318, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of B-cellcll/lymphoma 10 (BCL10, Accession NM_(—)003921.2), a gene which is apositive regulator of lymphocyte proliferation, NF-kappaB activator. andtherefore may be associated with Malt lymphoma, follicular lymphoma.Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Malt lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with BCL10.

The function of BCL10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Chromosome 13 openreading frame 1 (C13orf1, Accession NM_(—)020456.1) is another GAM161target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C13orf1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby C13orf1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C13orf1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12864, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 13 openreading frame 1 (C13orf1, Accession NM_(—)020456.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C13orf1.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 67 (C21orf67, Accession NM_(—)058188.1)is another GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf67BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf67, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf67 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12444, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21 openreading frame 67 (C21orf67, Accession NM_(—)058188.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf67.

Chromosome 6 open reading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NM_(—)133367.1)is another GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf33BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C6orf33, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C6orf33 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14623, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 6 openreading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NM_(—)133367.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C6orf33.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NM_(—)018956.2) isanother GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C9orf9, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC9orf9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10257, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NM_(—)018956.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf9.

Cadherin 17, li cadherin (liver-intestine) (CDH17, AccessionNM_(—)004063.2) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH17 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDH17, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDH17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1297, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 17, licadherin (liver-intestine) (CDH17, Accession NM_(—)004063.2), a genewhich may have a role in the morphological organization of liver andintestine and involved in intestinal peptide transport. Accordingly,utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH17.

The function of CDH17 has been established by previous studies. Thefirst step in oral absorption of many medically important peptide-baseddrugs, such as beta- lactam antibiotics, is mediated by an intestinalproton-dependent peptide transporter. Dantzig et al. (1994) identified amonoclonal antibody that blocked uptake of the beta-lactam cephalexin byhuman cells. By screening an expression library with this antibody, theauthors isolated cDNAs encoding a protein that they designated ‘humanpeptide transporter-1,’ or HPT1. Sequence analysis revealed that thepredicted 832-amino acid protein shares several structural features withthe cadherin superfamily of calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesionproteins. See 603006. Like the cadherins, HPT1 contains an extracellularregion with conserved motifs and a transmembrane domain. However, HPT1lacks the cytoplasmic domain found in other cadherins. Usingimmunohistochemical staining, Dantzig et al. (1994) localized HPT1 alongthe gastrointestinal tract and the pancreatic ducts, but not in kidney,lung, or several other tissues. Mammalian cells expressing HPT1 showedconsistently higher cephalexin uptake activity than controls. Uptake wasdependent on an inwardly directed proton gradient.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dantzig, A. H.; Hoskins, J.; Tabas, L. B.; Bright, S.; Shepard, R. L.;Jenkins, I. L.; Duckworth, D. C.; Sportsman, J. R.; Mackensen, D.;Rosteck, P. R., Jr.; Skatrud, P. L.: Association of intestinal peptidetransport with a protein related to the cadherin superfamily. Science264:430-433, 1994; and

Kremmidiotis, G.; Baker, E.; Crawford, J.; Eyre, H. J.; Nahmias, J.;Callen, D. F. : Localization of human cadherin genes to chromosomeregions exhibiting cancer-related loss of heteroz.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CDH17 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603017, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fc fragment of iga, receptor for (FCAR, AccessionNM_(—)002000.2) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FCAR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FCAR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8313, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NM_(—)002000.2), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fasciculation andelongation protein zeta 1 (zygin i) (FEZ1, Accession NM_(—)005103.3) isanother GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FEZ1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FEZ1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FEZ1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8241, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Fasciculation andelongation protein zeta 1 (zygin i) (FEZ1, Accession NM_(—)005103.3), agene which Zygin 1; may have a role in axonal outgrowth; has similarityto C. elegans UNC-76. Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FEZ1.

The function of FEZ1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. FLJ10232 (AccessionNM_(—)018033.1) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ10232 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10232, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ10232 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12255,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10232(Accession NM_(—)018033.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10232.

FLJ12787 (Accession NM_(—)032175.1) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12787 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12787,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12787 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7408, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12787(Accession NM_(—)032175.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12787.

FLJ13114 (Accession NM_(—)024541.1) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13114 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13114,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13114 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:930, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13114(Accession NM_(—)024541.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13114.

FLJ13188 (Accession NM_(—)022063.1) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13188 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13188,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13188 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13188(Accession NM_(—)022063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13188.

FLJ13456 (Accession XM_(—)038291.5) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13456 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12949, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13456(Accession XM_(—)038291.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13456.

FLJ20136 (Accession NM_(—)017684.1) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20136 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8713, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20136(Accession NM_(—)017684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20136.

FLJ20507 (Accession NM_(—)017849.1) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20507 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20507,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20507 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19171, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20507(Accession NM_(—)017849.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20507.

FLJ31153 (Accession NM_(—)144600.1) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31153 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31153,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31153 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1064, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31153(Accession NM_(—)144600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31153.

FLJ32865 (Accession NM_(—)144613.1) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32865 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32865,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32865 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15270, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32865(Accession NM_(—)144613.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32865.

GR6 (Accession NM_(—)007354.1) is another GAM161 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GR6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GR6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11991, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of GR6 (AccessionNM_(—)007354.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GR6.

H2AV (Accession NM_(—)138635.1) is another GAM161 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H2AV BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH2AV, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H2AV BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4146, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of H2AV (AccessionNM_(—)138635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H2AV.

HCA4 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HCA4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HCA4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HCA4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18806, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of HCA4 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HCA4.

Histamine receptor h4 (HRH4, Accession NM_(—)021624.2) is another GAM161target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HRH4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby HRH4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HRH4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18713, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Histamine receptorh4 (HRH4, Accession NM_(—)021624.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HRH4.

5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1e (HTR1E, AccessionNM_(—)000865.1) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HTR1E BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HTR1E, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HTR1E BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3407, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1e (HTR1E, AccessionNM_000865.1), a gene which belongs to g-protein coupled receptors.Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HTR1E.

The function of HTR1E has been established by previous studies.Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) is a neurotransmitter thought toplay a role in various cognitive and behavioral functions includingfeeding, sleep, pain, depression, and learning. Serotonin receptors havebeen divided into 4 classes designated 5-HT-1-like, 5-HT-2 (OMIM Ref.No. 182135), 5-HT-3 (OMIM Ref. No. 182139), and 5-HT-4 (OMIM Ref. No.602128), depending on their ligand binding and effector-couplingproperties. McAllister et al. (1992) stated the 5-HT-1 receptor familycan be further subdivided into 4 subtypes, 5-HT-1A to 5-HT-1D.McAllister et al. (1992) described the cloning and characterization of a5-HT-1E receptor. The excellent correlation observed between thepharmacology of the expressed receptor and the human brain 5-HT-1Ebinding site confirmed that their clone encodes a 5-HT-1E receptor andestablishes a fifth 5-HT-1-like receptor subtype. Using 2 independentpolymerase chain reactions on a panel of human-hamster somatic cellhybrid genomic DNA, Levy et al. (1994) showed that the5-hydroxytryptamine-1E serotonin receptor gene is located on humanchromosome 6. Furthermore, by means of in situ hybridization to humanmetaphase chromosomes using the cloned gene as a probe (Levy et al.,1992), they demonstrated that the gene is located on 6q14-q15. HTR1E isfound mainly in cerebral cortex, and the precise chromosomal assignmentof the gene may help evaluate this locus as a candidate for mutations inneurologic and psychiatric diseases.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Levy, F. O.; Holtgreve-Grez, H.; Tasken, K.; Solberg, R.; Ried, T.;Gudermann, T. : Assignment of the gene encoding the 5-HT-1E serotoninreceptor (S31) (locus HTR1E) to human chromosome 6q14-q15. Genomics22:637-640, 1994; and

McAllister, G.; Charlesworth, A.; Snodin, C.; Beer, M. S.; Noble, A. J.;Middlemiss, D. N.; Iversen, L. L.; Whiting, P.: Molecular cloning of aserotonin receptor from human brain (5HT.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HTR1E arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 182132, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interferon (alpha, beta and omega) receptor 2 (IFNAR2,Accession NM_(—)000874.2) is another GAM161 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IFNAR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IFNAR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IFNAR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8000, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Interferon (alpha,beta and omega) receptor 2 (IFNAR2, Accession NM_(—)000874.2), a genewhich is a receptor for interferons alpha and beta. Accordingly,utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IFNAR2.

The function of IFNAR2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. KIAA0161 (Accession) isanother GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0161BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by KIAA0161, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KIAA0161 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17542, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0161(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0161.

KIAA0599 (Accession XM_(—)085127.6) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0599 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0599,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0599 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6311, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0599(Accession XM_(—)085127.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0599.

KIAA1028 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1028 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1028, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1028 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4329,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1028(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1028.

KIAA1456 (Accession XM_(—)040100.4) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1456 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6378, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1456(Accession XM_(—)040100.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1456.

KIAA1508 (Accession XM_(—)290952.1) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1508 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1508,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1508 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2567, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1508(Accession XM_(—)290952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1508.

KIAA1655 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1655 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1655, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1655 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19930,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1655(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1655.

KIAA1877 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1877 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1877, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1877 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4810,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1877(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1877.

LOC126133 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC126133 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC126133, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC126133 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13929, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC126133(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC126133.

LOC128077 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC128077 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC128077, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC128077 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12251, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC128077(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC128077.

LOC130813 (Accession XM_(—)065904.2) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18432, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC130813(Accession XM_(—)065904.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130813.

LOC144317 (Accession XM_(—)084813.4) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144317 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144317, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144317 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12865, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC144317(Accession XM_(—)084813.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144317.

LOC146455 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC146455 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC146455, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC146455 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12181, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC146455(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC146455.

LOC148137 (Accession NM_(—)144692.1) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14101, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC148137(Accession NM_(—)144692.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148137.

LOC151201 (Accession XM_(—)098021.1) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19905, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC151201(Accession XM_(—)098021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151201.

LOC151701 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC151701 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC151701, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC151701 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:2777, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC151701(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC151701.

LOC152245 (Accession XM_(—)098182.1) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152245 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152245, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152245 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6203, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC152245(Accession XM_(—)098182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152245.

LOC153077 (Accession XM_(—)098307.1) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC153077(Accession XM_(—)098307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153077.

LOC153688 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC153688 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC153688, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC153688 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12866, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC153688(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC153688.

LOC153811 (Accession XM_(—)087779.2) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153811 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153811, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153811 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16081, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC153811(Accession XM_(—)087779.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153811.

LOC158310 (Accession XM_(—)098919.1) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158310 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158310, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158310 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8794, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC158310(Accession XM_(—)098919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158310.

LOC196047 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC196047 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC196047, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC196047 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1349, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC196047(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC196047.

LOC199786 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC199786 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC199786, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC199786 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11992, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC199786(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC199786.

LOC200301 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC200301 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC200301, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC200301 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15098, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC200301(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC200301.

LOC200316 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC200316 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC200316, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC200316 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19042, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC200316(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC200316.

LOC220575 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC220575 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC220575, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC220575 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18968, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC220575(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC220575.

LOC221271 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC221271 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC221271, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC221271 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6488, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC221271(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC221271.

LOC245771 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC245771 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC245771, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC245771 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC245771(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC245771.

LOC254082 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC254082 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC254082, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC254082 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:2709, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC254082(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC254082.

LOC256306 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC256306 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC256306, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC256306 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19369, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC256306(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC256306.

LOC51696 (Accession) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC51696 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51696, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC51696 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6670,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of LOC51696(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC51696.

Mediterranean fever (MEFV, Accession NM_(—)000243.1) is another GAM161target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEFV BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MEFV, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEFV BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Mediterraneanfever (MEFV, Accession NM_(—)000243.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MEFV.

MGC10818 (Accession NM_(—)030568.2) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10818 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10818,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10818 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4141, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of MGC10818(Accession NM_(—)030568.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10818.

MGC13138 (Accession NM_(—)033410.1) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13138 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13138,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13138 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of MGC13138(Accession NM_(—)033410.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13138.

MGC29891 (Accession NM_(—)144618.1) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29891 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29891,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29891 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19764, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of MGC29891(Accession NM_(—)144618.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29891.

Matrix metalloproteinase-like 1 (MMPL1, Accession) is another GAM161target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MMPL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MMPL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMPL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Matrixmetalloproteinase-like 1 (MMPL1, Accession). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MMPL1.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l44 (MRPL44, Accession NM_022915.2) isanother GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL44BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPL44, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPL44 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17368, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l44 (MRPL44, Accession NM_(—)022915.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL44.

V-myc myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog 2 (avian) (MYCL2,Accession NM_(—)005377.1) is another GAM161 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MYCL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYCL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYCL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8793, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of V-mycmyelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog 2 (avian) (MYCL2, AccessionNM_(—)005377.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MYCL2.

Nuclear receptor coactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NM_(—)014071.1) isanother GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NCOA6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NCOA6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19170, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NM_(—)014071.1), a gene which activatesgene transcription through ligand-dependent association withcoactivators. and therefore may be associated with Breast cancer.Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Breast cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NCOA6.

The function of NCOA6 has been established by previous studies. Usingthe ligand-binding domain of the retinoid X receptor as bait in a yeast2-hybrid screen to identify potential transcriptional coactivators ofnuclear receptors, Lee et al. (1999) isolated a cDNA encoding a nuclearprotein-activating signal cointegrator, which they designated ASC2.Sequence analysis of the 2,063 amino acid protein predicted anN-terminal acidic domain, 2 glutamine-rich domains, and a C-terminalserine/threonine-rich domain as well as 2 separate basic potentialnuclear localization signal domains and 2 copies of LXXLL motifs thatfunction in ligand-dependent interaction with the AF2 domain of nuclearreceptors. Analyzing tissue microarrays by FISH, Lee et al. (1999) foundincreased ASC2 copy number in 10% of breast cancer specimens and in allbreast cancer cell lines. SDS-PAGE analysis showed that amino acids586-860, which do not include the LXXLL motifs, are the minimuminteraction domain with the AF2 domain of numerous nuclear receptors.N-terminal subregions of ASC2, either alone or in conjunction with CBP(OMIM Ref. No. 600140) and SRC1 (NCOA1; 602691), stimulateligand-dependent transactivation by wildtype nuclear receptors.Microinjection of anti-ASC2 into cells demonstrated abrogation of thetransactivation function. Caira et al. (2000) and Mahajan and Samuels(2000) isolated cDNAs encoding a protein identical to ASC2, which theytermed nuclear receptor-activating protein 250 kD (OMIM Ref. No. RAP250)and nuclear receptor coregulator (NRC), respectively. Northern blotanalysis revealed widespread expression of an approximately 7.5-kbtranscript, with a 4.5- kb splice variant detected in testis. Analysisof the testis sequence indicated that it encodes a 1,070 amino acidprotein that lacks residues 972-1964 of the full-length sequence (Cairaet al., 2000). ASC2 was also found to be widely expressed duringontogeny in rat embryos. Using GST pull-down assay, Caira et al. (2000)determined that the first LXXLL motif (LVNLL, contained in residues819-1096) but not the second (LSQLL, residues 1491-1495) interactedstrongly with nuclear receptors. Mahajan and Samuels (2000) also foundthat only the first LXXLL domain is functional and that mutation of thissequence abolished transcriptional enhancement.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lee, S.-K.; Anzick, S. L.; Choi, J.-E.; Bubendorf, L.; Guan, X.-Y.;Jung, Y.-K.; Kallioniemi, O. P.; Kononen, J.; Trent, J. M.; Azorsa, D.;Jhun, B.-H.; Cheong, J. H.; Lee, Y. C.; Meltzer, P. S.; Lee, J. W.: Anuclear factor, ASC-2, as a cancer- amplified transcriptionalcoactivator essential for ligand-dependent transactivation by nuclearreceptors in vivo. J. Biol. Chem. 274:34283-34293, 1999; and

Mahajan, M. A.; Samuels, H. H: A new family of nuclear receptorcoregulators that integrate nuclear receptor signaling throughCREB-binding protein. Molec. Cell. Biol. 20:5048-5063.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NCOA6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605299, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nuclear receptor coactivator 6 interacting protein (NCOA6IP,Accession NM_(—)024831.5) is another GAM161 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NCOA6IP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NCOA6IP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NCOA6IP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4013, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 interacting protein (NCOA6IP, Accession NM_(—)024831.5).Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NCOA6IP.

Oral-facial-digital syndrome 1 (OFD1, Accession NM_(—)003611.1) isanother GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OFD1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by OFD1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OFD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10775, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition ofOral-facial-digital syndrome 1 (OFD1, Accession NM_(—)003611.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with OFD1.

Phosducin-like (PDCL, Accession NM_(—)005388.2) is another GAM161 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDCL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPDCL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDCL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Phosducin-like(PDCL, Accession NM_(—)005388.2), a gene which may regulate G-proteinsignaling and similar to phosducins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM161include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PDCL.

The function of PDCL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Phosphodiesterase 6b,cgmp-specific, rod, beta (congenital stationary night blindness 3,autosomal dominant) (PDE6B, Accession NM_(—)000283.1) is another GAM161target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE6B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PDE6B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE6B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16553, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase6b, cgmp-specific, rod, beta (congenital stationary night blindness 3,autosomal dominant) (PDE6B, Accession NM_(—)000283.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDE6B.

Polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (PIGR, Accession NM_(—)002644.1) isanother GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIGR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PIGR, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIGRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3992, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Polymericimmunoglobulin receptor (PIGR, Accession NM_(—)002644.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PIGR.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, AccessionNM_(—)005038.1) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPID BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPID, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPID BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9646, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, Accession NM_(—)005038.1), a genewhich catalyzes the cis-trans isomerization of proline imidic peptidebonds in oligopeptides. Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPID.

The function of PPID and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Protein kinase,interferon-inducible double stranded rna dependent (PRKR, AccessionNM_(—)002759.1) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRKR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRKR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PRKR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5680, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,interferon-inducible double stranded rna dependent (PRKR, AccessionNM_(—)002759.1), a gene which catalyze the phosphorylation of the alphasubunit of eif2. and therefore may be associated with Huntington'sdisease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Huntington's disease, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRKR.

The function of PRKR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. PRO0902 (AccessionNM_(—)053057.2) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRO0902 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0902, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRO0902 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6546, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of PRO0902 (AccessionNM_(—)053057.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0902.

Rab39, member ras oncogene family (RAB39, Accession XM_(—)084662.2) isanother GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB39 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB39, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB39BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10258, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Rab39, member rasoncogene family (RAB39, Accession XM_(—)084662.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB39.

RAP140 (Accession NM_(—)015224.1) is another GAM161 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAP140 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAP140,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAP140 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2756, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of RAP140 (AccessionNM_(—)015224.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAP140.

Rhesus blood group, d antigen (RHD, Accession NM_(—)016225.2) is anotherGAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RHD BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RHD, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RHD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10256, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Rhesus bloodgroup, d antigen (RHD, Accession NM_(—)016225.2), a gene which Majorantigen of the RH system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RHD.

The function of RHD has been established by previous studies. Bennett etal. (1993) demonstrated that DNA testing can be used to determine RhDtype in chorionic villus samples or amniotic cells. An RhD-negativewoman whose partner is heterozygous may have preexisting anti-RhDantibodies that may or may not affect a subsequent fetus, depending onwhether it is heterozygous. A safe method of determining fetal RhD typeearly in pregnancy would eliminate the risks to an RhD-negative fetus offetal blood sampling or Ser. amniocenteses. Levine et al. (1941) showedthat hemolytic disease of the fetus occurs in an RhD-positive fetuscarried by an RhD-negative woman who has been immunized bytransplacental passage of RhD-positive red cells during a previouspregnancy. When the father of the fetus being carried by a sensitizedRhD- negative woman is heterozygous for RhD, as more than 50% of peopleare, half the fetuses will be RhD-negative and therefore require notreatment to avoid erythroblastosis fetalis. The others will beRhD-positive and require sophisticated investigative measures andtreatments. Lo et al. (1998) described a noninvasive method ofdetermining fetal RhD status by analyzing maternal plasma. Using afluorescent- based PCR assay that was sensitive enough to detect theamount of RhD DNA found in a single cell, they determined the RhD statusof singleton fetuses from 57 RhD- negative women whose partners wereheterozygous for the RhD gene. This method correctly identified the RhDstatus of 10 of 12 fetuses whose mothers were in their first trimesterof pregnancy, that of all 30 fetuses whose mothers were in their secondtrimester, and that of all 15 fetuses whose mothers were in their thirdtrimester. The method they described was rapid, providing results within1 day, and represented a major advance in RhD genotyping.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bennett, P. R.; Le Van Kim, C.; Colin, Y.; Warwick, R. M.; Cherif-Zahar,B.; Fisk, N. M.; Cartron, J.-P.: Prenatal determination of fetal RhDtype by DNA amplification. New Eng. J. Med. 329:607-610, 1993; and

Lo, Y. M. D.; Hjelm, N. M.; Fidler, C.; Sargent, I. L.; Murphy, M. F.;Chamberlain, P. F.; Poon, P. M. K.; Redman, C. W. G.; Wainscoat, J. S.:Prenatal diagnosis of fetal RhD status by mol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RHD are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 111680, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sh3-domain binding protein 2 (SH3BP2, AccessionNM_(—)003023.2) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SH3BP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SH3BP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SH3BP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12256, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domain bindingprotein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NM_(—)003023.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SH3BP2.

Short stature homeobox (SHOX, Accession) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SHOX BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SHOX, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SHOXBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4418, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Short staturehomeobox (SHOX, Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SHOX.

Synaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, Accession NM_003825.2)is another GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNAP23BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP23, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SNAP23 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5601,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNM_(—)003825.2), a gene which is essential component of the highaffinity receptor for the general membrane fusion machinery.Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNAP23.

The function of SNAP23 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Sorting nexin 15(SNX15, Accession NM_(—)013306.2) is another GAM161 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX15 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SNX15, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX15BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19041, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 15(SNX15, Accession NM_(—)013306.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX15.

STAF65(gamma) (Accession NM_(—)014860.1) is another GAM161 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. STAF65(gamma) BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTAF65(gamma), corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSTAF65(gamma) BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18839, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of STAF65(gamma)(Accession NM_(—)014860.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STAF65(gamma).

Tap binding protein (tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NM_(—)003190.3) isanother GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAPBP BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TAPBP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TAPBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9641, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Tap bindingprotein (tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NM_(—)003190.3), a gene which isinvolved in MHC class I-restricted antigen processing. Accordingly,utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TAPBP.

The function of TAPBP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Transcription factor2, hepatic; lf-b3; variant hepatic nuclear factor (TCF2, AccessionNM_(—)000458.1) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TCF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TCF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TCF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4621, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor 2, hepatic; lf-b3; variant hepatic nuclear factor (TCF2,Accession NM_(—)000458.1), a gene which probably binds to the invertedpalindrome 5′-gttaatnattaac-3′. and therefore is associated withMaturity-onset diabetes of the young type 5 (mody5), familialhypoplastic glomerulocystic kidney disease (gckd). Accordingly,utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMaturity-onset diabetes of the young type 5 (mody5), familialhypoplastic glomerulocystic kidney disease (gckd), and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with TCF2.

The function of TCF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1.Teratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 (TDGF1, AccessionNM_(—)003212.1) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TDGF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TDGF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TDGF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2312, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition ofTeratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 (TDGF1, AccessionNM_(—)003212.1), a gene which can play a role in the determination ofthe epiblastic cells that subsequently give rise to the mesoderm. andtherefore may be associated with Forebrain defects. Accordingly,utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofForebrain defects, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TDGF1.

The function of TDGF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tgfb-induced factor 2(tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NM_(—)021809.2) is anotherGAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TGIF2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TGIF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGIF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14237, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-inducedfactor 2 (tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NM_(—)021809.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF2.

Tnf receptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NM_(—)004619.2) isanother GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRAF5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRAF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1063, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NM_(—)004619.2), a genewhich Member of a family of proteins that interact with TNF receptors;binds the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTBR). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRAF5.

The function of TRAF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily m, member 6 (TRPM6, AccessionNM_(—)017662.3) is another GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPM6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRPM6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRPM6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12681, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily m, member 6 (TRPM6, AccessionNM_(—)017662.3), a gene which contains a predicted ion channel domainand a protein kinase domain. and therefore is associated withHypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hypomagnesemiawith secondary hypocalcemia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TRPM6.

The function of TRPM6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Vent-like homeobox 2(VENTX2, Accession NM_(—)014468.1) is another GAM161 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VENTX2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VENTX2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VENTX2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Vent-like homeobox2 (VENTX2, Accession NM_(—)014468.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM161include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with VENTX2.

Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NM_133332.1) isanother GAM161 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of WHSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18202, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NM_(—)133332.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Zinc finger protein 253(ZNF253, Accession NM_(—)021047.1) is another GAM161 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF253 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF253,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF253 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12566, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM161 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:304.

Another function of GAM161 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 253 (ZNF253, Accession NM_(—)021047.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM161 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF253.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 162 (GAM162), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM162 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM162 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM162 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM162 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM162 gene encodes a GAM162 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM162 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM162 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:58, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:58 is located at position 76562126 relative tochromosome 17.

GAM162 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM162 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM162 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM162 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM162 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:58, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM162folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM162 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM162 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM162 RNA is designated SEQID:376, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM162 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM162 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM162 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM162 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM162target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM162 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM162 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM162 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM162 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM162 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM162 target RNA into GAM162 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM162 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM162 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM162 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM162 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM162 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM162 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM162 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM162 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM162 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM162 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

KIAA1582 (Accession XM_(—)037262.4) is a GAM162 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA1582 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1582,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1582 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12216, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM162 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:376.

A function of GAM162 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1582 (AccessionXM_(—)037262.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM162 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1582.

VRP (Accession NM_(—)007063.1) is another GAM162 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VRP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VRP, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of VRP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11972, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM162 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:376.

Another function of GAM162 is therefore inhibition of VRP (AccessionNM_(—)007063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM162 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VRP.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 163 (GAM163), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM163 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM163 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM163 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM163 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM163 gene encodes a GAM163 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM163 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM163 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:84, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM163 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM163 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM163 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM163 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM163 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:84, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM163folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM163 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM163 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM163 RNA is designated SEQID:249, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM163 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM163 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM163 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM163 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM163target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM163 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM163 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM163 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM163 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM163 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM163 target RNA into GAM163 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM163 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM163 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM163 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM163 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM163 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM163 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM163 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM163 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM163 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM163 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Endothelial differentiation, g-protein-coupled receptor 6 (EDG6,Accession NM_(—)003775.1) is a GAM163 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. EDG6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EDG6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EDG6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:859, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM163 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:249.

A function of GAM163 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialdifferentiation, g-protein-coupled receptor 6 (EDG6, AccessionNM_(—)003775.1), a gene which may act as a receptor for a trophic factorand is involved in the survival of brain cells. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM163 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EDG6.

The function of EDG6 has been established by previous studies. By PCRwith degenerate oligonucleotides derived from regions conserved amongGPCRs, Graler et al. (1998) cloned differentiated dendritic cell cDNAsencoding EDG6. The predicted 384-amino acid EDG6 protein has 7transmembrane domains. The EDG6 protein shares 82% sequence identitywith mouse Edg6, 46% identity with human EDG3 (OMIM Ref. No. 601965),44% identity with human EDG1, 39% identity with human EDG4 (OMIM Ref.No. 605110), and 37% identity with human EDG2. Northern blot analysisindicated that EDG6 is expressed as a 1.7-kb transcript in fetal andadult lymphoid and hematopoietic tissues, lung, and Burkitt lymphomacell lines. Graler et al. (1998) noted that the 3-prime end of theirEDG6 cDNA is identical to a short sequence encompassing the dinucleotiderepeat polymorphism D19S120 (GenBank X65642), which was assigned to19p13.3 by Jedlicka et al. (1994). By PCR of human genomic DNA using agene-specific primer to EDG6 and a primer to the D19S120 amplicon,Graler et al. (1998) localized the EDG6 gene to 19p13.3.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Graler, M. H.; Bernhardt, G.; Lipp, M.: EDG6, a novel G-protein-coupledreceptor related to receptors for bioactive lysophospholipids, isspecifically expressed in lymphoid tissue. Genomics 53:164-169, 1998;and

Jedlicka, A. E.; Taylor, E. W.; Meyers, D. A.; Liu, Z.; Levitt, R. C.:Localization of the highly polymorphic locus D19S120 to 19p13.3 bylinkage. Cytogenet. Cell. Genet. 65:140 only.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EDG6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603751, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. LOC112868 (Accession XM_(—)053402.4) is another GAM163 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC112868 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC112868, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC112868 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17580, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM163 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:249.

Another function of GAM163 is therefore inhibition of LOC112868(Accession XM_(—)053402.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM163 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112868.

Oligodendrocyte lineage transcription factor 2 (OLIG2, AccessionNM_(—)005806.1) is another GAM163 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. OLIG2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OLIG2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OLIG2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18460, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM163 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:249.

Another function of GAM163 is therefore inhibition of Oligodendrocytelineage transcription factor 2 (OLIG2, Accession NM_(—)005806.1), a genewhich may bind DNA and contains a helix-loop-helix DNA-binding domain.Accordingly, utilities of GAM163 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with OLIG2.

The function of OLIG2 has been established by previous studies. Theoligodendrocyte lineage transcription factors OLIG1 (OMIM Ref. No.606385) and OLIG2, originally identified in rodents, encode basichelix-loop-helix transcription factors. In the rodent central nervoussystem, they are expressed exclusively in oligodendrocytes andoligodendrocyte precursors (Lu et al., 2000; Zhou et al., 2000).Pursuing the suggestion that novel molecular markers might be foundamong factors that have roles in glial development (Raff et al., 1983),Lu et al. (2001) found that the human OLIG1/2 genes are expressedstrongly in oligodendroglioma, contrasting absent or low expression inastrocytoma. Their study provided evidence that neoplastic cells ofoligodendroglioma resemble oligodendrocytes or their progenitor cellsand may derive from cells of this lineage.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of OLIG2.In Olig1/2 double-mutant mice, Zhou and Anderson (2002) found thatmotoneurons were largely eliminated, and oligodendrocyte differentiationwas abolished. Lineage tracing data suggested that Olig1/2 -/-pMNprogenitors instead generated V2 interneurons and then astrocytes. Thisapparent conversion likely reflects independent roles for OLIG1/2 inspecifying motoneuron and oligodendrocyte fates. OLIG genes thereforecouple neuronal and glial subtype specification, unlike proneural bHLHfactors that control the neuron versus glia decision. The authorsconcluded that, in the spinal cord, OLIG and proneural genes comprise acombinatorial code for the specification of neurons, astrocytes, andoligodendrocytes, the 3 fundamental cell types of the central nervoussystem.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for OLIG2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lu, Q. R.; Park, J. K.; Noll, E.; Chan, J. A.; Alberta, J.; Yuk, D.;Alzamora, M. G.; Louis, D. N.; Stiles, C. D.; Rowitch, D. H.; Black, P.M.: Oligodendrocyte lineage genes (OLIG) as molecular markers for humanglial brain tumors. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 98:10851-10856, 2001; and

Zhou, Q.; Anderson, D. J.: The bHLH transcription factors OLIG2 andOLIG1 couple neuronal and glial subtype specification. Cell 109:61-73,2002.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of OLIG2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606386, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Phosphatase and tensin homolog (mutated in multiple advancedcancers 1) (PTEN, Accession NM_000314.1) is another GAM163 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PTEN BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTEN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTEN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2919, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM163 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:249.

Another function of GAM163 is therefore inhibition of Phosphatase andtensin homolog (mutated in multiple advanced cancers 1) (PTEN, AccessionNM_000314.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM163 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTEN.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 164 (GAM164), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM164 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM164 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM164 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM164 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM164 gene encodes a GAM164 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM164 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM164 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:66, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM164 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM164 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM164 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM164 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM164 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:66, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM164folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM164 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM164 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM164 RNA is designated SEQID:322, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM164 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM164 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM164 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM164 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM164target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM164 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM164 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM164 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM164 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM164 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM164 target RNA into GAM164 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM164 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM164 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM164 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM164 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM164 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM164 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM164 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM164 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM164 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM164 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

FLJ21986 (Accession NM_(—)024913.1) is a GAM164 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ21986 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21986,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21986 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11076, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM164 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:322.

A function of GAM164 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21986 (AccessionNM_(—)024913.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM164 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ21986.

Lipase, member i (LIPI, Accession) is another GAM164 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LIPI BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LIPI, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LIPI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15797, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM164 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:322.

Another function of GAM164 is therefore inhibition of Lipase, member i(LIPI, Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM164 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LIPI.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 165 (GAM165), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM165 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM165 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM165 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM165 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM165 gene encodes a GAM165 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM165 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM165 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:134, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM165 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM165 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM165 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM165 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM165 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:134, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM165folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM165 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM165 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM165 RNA is designated SEQID:270, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM165 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM165 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM165 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM165 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM165target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM165 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM165 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM165 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM165 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM165 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM165 target RNA into GAM165 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM165 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM165 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM165 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM165 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM165 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM165 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM165 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM165 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM165 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM165 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Ras homolog gene family, member c (ARHC, Accession NM_(—)175744.1) is aGAM165 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHC BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ARHC, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHCBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15644, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM165 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:270.

A function of GAM165 is therefore inhibition of Ras homolog gene family,member c (ARHC, Accession NM_(—)175744.1), a gene which remodels of theactin cytoskeleton during cell morphogenesis and motility. and thereforemay be associated with Metastatic melanoma. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM165 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Metastaticmelanoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withARHC.

The function of ARHC has been established by previous studies. The smallguanosine triphosphatase Rho regulates remodeling of the actincytoskeleton during cell morphogenesis and motility. In their Figure 3C,Maekawa et al. (1999) diagrammed proposed signaling pathways forRho-induced remodeling of the actin cytoskeleton. They demonstrated thatactive Rho signals to its downstream effector ROCK (OMIM Ref. No.601702), which phosphorylates and activates LIM kinase (see OMIM Ref.No. 601329). LIM kinase, in turn, phosphorylates cofilin (OMIM Ref. No.601442), inhibiting its actin-depolymerizing activity. Clark et al.(2000) used an in vivo selection scheme to select highly metastaticmelanoma cells. By analyzing these cells on DNA array, they defined apattern of gene expression that correlates with progression to ametastatic phenotype. In particular, Clark et al. (2000) showed enhancedexpression of several genes involved in extracellular matrix assemblyand of a second set of genes that regulate, either directly orindirectly, the actin-based cytoskeleton. Clark et al. (2000) found thatRhoC enhances metastasis when overexpressed, whereas a dominant-negativeRho inhibits metastasis. Analysis of the phenotype of cells expressingdominant-negative Rho or RhoC indicates that RhoC is important in tumorcell invasion. The genomic approach allowed Clark et al. (2000) toidentify families of genes involved in a process, not just single genes,and could indicate which molecular and cellular events might beimportant in complex biologic processes such as metastasis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Clark, E. A.; Golub, T. R.; Lander, E. S.; Hynes, R. O.: Genomicanalysis of metastasis reveals an essential role for RhoC. Nature406:532-535, 2000; and

Maekawa, M.; Ishizaki, T.; Boku, S.; Watanabe, N.; Fujita, A.; Iwamatsu,A.; Obinata, T.; Ohashi, K.; Mizuno, K.; Narumiy, S.: Signaling from Rhoto the actin cytoskeleton through pro.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ARHC arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 165380, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. BNIP-S (Accession NM_(—)138278.1) is another GAM165 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BNIP-S BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by BNIP-S, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BNIP-SBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1814, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM165 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:270.

Another function of GAM165 is therefore inhibition of BNIP-S (AccessionNM_(—)138278.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM165 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BNIP-S.

DKFZp434M0331 (Accession NM_(—)017600.1) is another GAM165 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434M0331 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434M0331, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434M0331 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8421, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM165 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:270.

Another function of GAM165 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434M0331(Accession NM_(—)017600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM165 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434M0331.

FLJ14728 (Accession) is another GAM165 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ14728 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14728, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ14728 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9157,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM165 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:270.

Another function of GAM165 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14728(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM165 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14728.

KIAA1969 (Accession) is another GAM165 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA1969 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1969, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1969 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12294,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM165 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:270.

Another function of GAM165 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1969(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM165 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA1969.

LOC199777 (Accession NM_(—)145297.1) is another GAM165 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199777 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199777, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199777 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16714, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM165 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:270.

Another function of GAM165 is therefore inhibition of LOC199777(Accession NM_(—)145297.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM165 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199777.

LOC199906 (Accession XM_(—)114052.1) is another GAM165 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199906 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199906, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199906 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18302, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM165 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:270.

Another function of GAM165 is therefore inhibition of LOC199906(Accession XM_(—)114052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM165 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199906.

MGC20460 (Accession NM_(—)053043.1) is another GAM165 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC20460 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC20460,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC20460 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17732, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM165 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:270.

Another function of GAM165 is therefore inhibition of MGC20460(Accession NM_(—)053043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM165 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC20460.

Transducin (beta)-like 1x-linked (TBL1X, Accession NM_(—)005647.2) isanother GAM165 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBL1X BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TBL1X, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBL1XBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11582, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM165 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:270.

Another function of GAM165 is therefore inhibition of Transducin(beta)-like 1x-linked (TBL1X, Accession NM_(—)005647.2), a gene whichactivates latent HDAC3 activity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM165include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TBL1X.

The function of TBL1X and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM28.1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 166 (GAM166), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM166 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM166 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM166 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM166 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM166 gene encodes a GAM166 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM166 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM166 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:161, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM166 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM166 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM166 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM166 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM166 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:161, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM166folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM166 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM166 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM166 RNA is designated SEQID:232, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM166 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM166 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM166 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM166 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM166target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM166 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM166 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM166 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM166 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM166 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM166 target RNA into GAM166 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM166 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM166 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM166 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM166 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM166 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM166 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM166 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM166 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM166 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM166 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

MGC13198 (Accession) is a GAM166 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGC13198 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13198, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC13198 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1875,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM166 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:232.

A function of GAM166 is therefore inhibition of MGC13198 (Accession ).Accordingly, utilities of GAM166 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MGC13198.

NEBL (Accession NM_(—)006393.1) is another GAM166 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NEBL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NEBL, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NEBL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6830, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM166 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:232.

Another function of GAM166 is therefore inhibition of NEBL (AccessionNM_(—)006393.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM166 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NEBL.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 167 (GAM167), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM167 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM167 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM167 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM167 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM167 gene encodes a GAM167 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM167 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM167 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:140, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM167 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM167 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM167 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM167 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM167 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:140, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM167folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM167 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM167 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM167 RNA is designated SEQID:236, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM167 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM167 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM167 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM167 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM167target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM167 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM167 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM167 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM167 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM167 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM167 target RNA into GAM167 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM167 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM167 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM167 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM167 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM167 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM167 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM167 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM167 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM167 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM167 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Kruppel-like factor 12 (KLF12, Accession NM_(—)007249.3) is a GAM167target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLF12 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by KLF12, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KLF12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14666, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM167 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:236.

A function of GAM167 is therefore inhibition of Kruppel-like factor 12(KLF12, Accession NM_(—)007249.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM167include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KLF12.

LOC131873 (Accession XM_(—)067585.7) is another GAM167 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC131873 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC131873, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC131873 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11445, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM167 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:236.

Another function of GAM167 is therefore inhibition of LOC131873(Accession XM_(—)067585.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM167 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC131873.

LOC63929 (Accession NM_(—)022098.1) is another GAM167 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC63929 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC63929,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC63929 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17904, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM167 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:236.

Another function of GAM167 is therefore inhibition of LOC63929(Accession NM_(—)022098.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM167 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC63929.

VIT1 (Accession) is another GAM167 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VIT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VIT1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of VIT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16317, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM167 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:236.

Another function of GAM167 is therefore inhibition of VIT1 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM167 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with VIT1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 168 (GAM168), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM168 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM168 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM168 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM168 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM168 gene encodes a GAM168 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM168 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM168 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:97, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:97 is located at position 48046908 relative tochromosome 19.

GAM168 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM168 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM168 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM168 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM168 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:97, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM168folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM168 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM168 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM168 RNA is designated SEQID:217, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM168 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM168 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM168 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM168 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM168target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM168 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM168 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM168 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM168 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM168 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM168 target RNA into GAM168 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM168 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM168 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM168 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM168 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM168 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM168 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM168 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM168 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM168 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM168 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

LOC220930 (Accession XM_(—)167624.3) is a GAM168 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC220930 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC220930,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220930 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3451, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM168 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:217.

A function of GAM168 is therefore inhibition of LOC220930 (AccessionXM_(—)167624.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM168 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC220930.

PIR51 (Accession NM_(—)006479.2) is another GAM168 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIR51 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIR51,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIR51 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14378, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM168 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:217.

Another function of GAM168 is therefore inhibition of PIR51 (AccessionNM_(—)006479.2), a gene which interacts with the RAD51 recombinaseprotein and is involved in DNA recombination and repair. Accordingly,utilities of GAM168 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PIR51.

The function of PIR51 has been established by previous studies. RAD51(OMIM Ref. No. 179617), a eukaryotic homolog of the bacterial RecArecombinase, plays a role in a variety of recombination events in theeukaryotic cell. Using a yeast 2-hybrid screen with human RAD51 as thebait, Mizuta et al. (1997) isolated mouse cDNAs corresponding to a genethat they designated Rab22. The Rab22 protein interacted with RAD51 invitro and colocalized with RAD51 in large nuclear foci in hamster cells.Kovalenko et al. (1997) also used a yeast 2-hybrid screen with RAD51 asthe bait and isolated a HeLa cell cDNA encoding a protein that theycalled PIR51 for ‘protein interacting with Rad51’. The predicted PIR51protein has 335 amino acids and a calculated pI of 9.95. The authorssuggested that PIR51 is the human homolog of mouse Rab22 since the 2proteins share 63% sequence identity. Northern blot analysis revealedthat PIR51 is expressed as a 2.4-kb mRNA in human testis and thymus, andat lower levels, in colon and small intestine. Recombinant PIR51 boundRNA and single- and double-stranded DNA, and was capable of aggregatingDNA. Kovalenko et al. (1997) stated that PIR51 may represent a newmember of the multiprotein complexes thought to carry out homologousrecombination and DNA repair in mammalian cells. By analysis of aninterspecific backcross, Mizuta et al. (1997) mapped the Rab22 gene tothe distal region of mouse chromosome 6. Using fluorescence in situhybridization, Kovalenko et al. (1997) mapped the PIR51 gene to12p13.2-p13.1, a region that shows homology of synteny with the mousechromosome 6 segment containing the Rab22 gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kovalenko, O. V.; Golub, E. I.; Bray-Ward, P.; Ward, D. C.; Radding, C.M.: A novel nucleic acid-binding protein that interacts with human Rad51recombinase. Nucleic Acids Res. 25:4946-4953, 1997; and

Mizuta, R.; LaSalle, J. M.; Cheng, H.-L.; Shinohara, A.; Ogawa, H.;Copeland, N.; Jenkins, N. A.; Lalande, M.; Alt, F. W.: RAB22 andRAB163/mouse BRCA2: proteins that specifically inte.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PIR51 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603070, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Pregnancy specific beta-1-glycoprotein 4 (PSG4, AccessionNM_(—)002780.1) is another GAM168 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PSG4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSG4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PSG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12119, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM168 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:217.

Another function of GAM168 is therefore inhibition of Pregnancy specificbeta-1-glycoprotein 4 (PSG4, Accession NM_(—)002780.1), a gene which isa member of the pregnancy-specific glycoprotein (PSG) and CEA families.Accordingly, utilities of GAM168 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PSG4.

The function of PSG4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM99.1. Pregnancy specificbeta-1-glycoprotein 7 (PSG7, Accession NM_(—)002783.1) is another GAM168target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSG7 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PSG7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSG7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM168 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:217.

Another function of GAM168 is therefore inhibition of Pregnancy specificbeta-1-glycoprotein 7 (PSG7, Accession NM_(—)002783.1), a gene whichfunction still unknown. Accordingly, utilities of GAM168 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PSG7.

The function of PSG7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 169 (GAM169), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM169 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM169 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM169 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM169 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM169 gene encodes a GAM169 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM169 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM169 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:55, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM169 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM169 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM169 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM169 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM169 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:55, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM169folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM169 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA is designated SEQID:365, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM169 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM169 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM169 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM169target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM169 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM169 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM169 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM169 target RNA into GAM169 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM169 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM169 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM169 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM169 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM169 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM169 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM169 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM169 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM169 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

B29 (Accession NM_(—)031939.2) is a GAM169 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. B29 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by B29, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of B29 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9748, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:365.

A function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of B29 (AccessionNM_(—)031939.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith B29.

BCMP1 (Accession NM_(—)031442.1) is another GAM169 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BCMP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BCMP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCMP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8815, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of BCMP1 (AccessionNM_(—)031442.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BCMP1.

Cyclin m4 (CNNM4, Accession NM_(—)020184.1) is another GAM169 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNNM4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCNNM4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNNM4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18090, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin m4 (CNNM4,Accession NM_(—)020184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CNNM4.

Collagen, type i, alpha 1 (COL1A1, Accession NM_(—)000088.2) is anotherGAM169 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL1A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by COL1A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL1A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16271, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type i,alpha 1 (COL1A1, Accession NM_(—)000088.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM169 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL1A1.

Ferrochelatase (protoporphyria) (FECH, Accession NM_(—)000140.1) isanother GAM169 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FECH BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FECH, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FECHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2667, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of Ferrochelatase(protoporphyria) (FECH, Accession NM_(—)000140.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FECH.

FLJ11160 (Accession) is another GAM169 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ11160 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11160, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ11160 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:409, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11160(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ11160.

FLJ14950 (Accession) is another GAM169 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. FLJ14950 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14950, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ14950 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12773,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14950(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ14950.

Glucose-6-phosphatase, catalytic (glycogen storage disease type i, vongierke disease) (G6PC, Accession NM_(—)000151.1) is another GAM169target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. G6PC BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby G6PC, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of G6PC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19886, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition ofGlucose-6-phosphatase, catalytic (glycogen storage disease type i, vongierke disease) (G6PC, Accession NM_(—)000151.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM169 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with G6PC.

HRLP5 (Accession NM_(—)054108.1) is another GAM169 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HRLP5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HRLP5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HRLP5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of HRLP5 (AccessionNM_(—)054108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HRLP5.

5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 3a (HTR3A, AccessionNM_(—)000869.1) is another GAM169 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HTR3A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HTR3A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HTR3A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7644, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 3a (HTR3A, AccessionNM_000869.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HTR3A.

Iduronate 2-sulfatase (hunter syndrome) (IDS, Accession NM_(—)000202.2)is another GAM169 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IDSBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IDS, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of IDS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2619, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of Iduronate2-sulfatase (hunter syndrome) (IDS, Accession NM_(—)000202.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IDS.

Potassium channel, subfamily k, member 7 (KCNK7, AccessionNM_(—)033347.1) is another GAM169 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNK7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNK7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNK7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10339, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of Potassium channel,subfamily k, member 7 (KCNK7, Accession NM_(—)033347.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNK7.

KIAA0630 (Accession) is another GAM169 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KIAA0630 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0630, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0630 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19492,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0630(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0630.

KIAA1061 (Accession XM_(—)048786.5) is another GAM169 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1061 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1061,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1061 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14654, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1061(Accession XM_(—)048786.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1061.

KIAA1577 (Accession XM_(—)035299.2) is another GAM169 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1577 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1577,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1577 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4142, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1577(Accession XM_(—)035299.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1577.

Kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (kynurenine 3-hydroxylase) (KMO, AccessionNM_(—)003679.1) is another GAM169 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KMO BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KMO, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KMO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6772, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of Kynurenine3-monooxygenase (kynurenine 3-hydroxylase) (KMO, AccessionNM_(—)003679.1), a gene which may play a role in encephalicphotoreception. Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KMO.

The function of KMO and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Left-rightdetermination, factor b (LEFTB, Accession NM_(—)020997.2) is anotherGAM169 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LEFTB BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LEFTB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LEFTBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1639, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of Left-rightdetermination, factor b (LEFTB, Accession NM_(—)020997.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LEFTB.

LOC116211 (Accession NM_(—)138461.1) is another GAM169 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116211 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC116211, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116211 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of LOC116211(Accession NM_(—)138461.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116211.

LOC145757 (Accession XM_(—)085227.1) is another GAM169 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145757 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145757, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145757 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:897, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of LOC145757(Accession XM_(—)085227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145757.

LOC146512 (Accession) is another GAM169 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC146512 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC146512, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC146512 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:9963, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of LOC146512(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC146512.

LOC151124 (Accession XM_(—)098006.2) is another GAM169 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151124 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151124, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151124 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13174, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of LOC151124(Accession XM_(—)098006.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151124.

LOC151723 (Accession XM_(—)093395.6) is another GAM169 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151723 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151723, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151723 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11154, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of LOC151723(Accession XM_(—)093395.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151723.

LOC157931 (Accession XM_(—)098845.1) is another GAM169 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157931 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157931, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157931 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8404, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of LOC157931(Accession XM_(—)098845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157931.

LOC197259 (Accession) is another GAM169 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC197259 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC197259, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC197259 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of LOC197259(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC197259.

LOC220763 (Accession XM_(—)055551.4) is another GAM169 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220763 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220763, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220763 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7258, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of LOC220763(Accession XM_(—)055551.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220763.

LOC222068 (Accession XM_(—)166556.3) is another GAM169 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222068 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222068, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222068 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15325, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of LOC222068(Accession XM_(—)166556.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222068.

LOC257486 (Accession) is another GAM169 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC257486 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC257486, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC257486 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10209, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of LOC257486(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC257486.

Leucine-rich repeat protein, neuronal 3 (LRRN3, Accession) is anotherGAM169 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LRRN3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LRRN3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LRRN3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11257, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of Leucine-richrepeat protein, neuronal 3 (LRRN3, Accession). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM169 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LRRN3.

MGC5466 (Accession NM_(—)030922.1) is another GAM169 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC5466 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5466,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5466 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9839, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of MGC5466 (AccessionNM_(—)030922.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC5466.

MTCH1 (Accession NM_(—)014341.1) is another GAM169 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MTCH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTCH1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MTCH1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5849, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of MTCH1 (AccessionNM_(—)014341.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTCH1.

Natriuretic peptide receptor a/guanylate cyclase a (atrionatriureticpeptide receptor a) (NPR1, Accession NM_(—)000906.1) is another GAM169target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NPR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NPR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2666, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of Natriureticpeptide receptor a/guanylate cyclase a (atrionatriuretic peptidereceptor a) (NPR1, Accession NM_(—)000906.1), a gene which has guanylatecyclase activity on binding of anf. Accordingly, utilities of GAM169include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NPR1.

The function of NPR1 has been established by previous studies. Theprecursor of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP; 108780) is produced andstored mainly in the right atrium of the heart (see OMIM Ref. No. Oliveret al., 1997). ANP formed from this precursor is released in response toatrial stretch. Once in the circulation, ANP binds to the natriureticpeptide receptor A (ANPRA, or NPR1), also known as guanylate cyclase A(or GC-A), mainly in the kidney, vascular tissue, and adrenal gland.This binding induces an increase in intracellular cGMP and initiatesnatriuresis, diuresis, and vasodilation, all of which contribute tolowering blood pressure. ‘B- type’ natriuretic peptide, a structurallyrelated peptide formed mainly in the cardiac ventricles, also actsthrough ANPRA and has effects similar to ANP. Lowe et al. (1990)assigned the ANPRA gene to 1q12-qter by PCR analysis of genomic DNA fromsomatic cell hybrids. By in situ hybridization, the gene was furtherlocalized to 1q21-q22.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NPR1.To study the role of NPRA in the regulation of blood pressure and in thecardiovascular response to sustained hypertension, Oliver et al. (1997)made mice completely lacking this receptor. They found that mice lackinga functional Npr1 gene coding for NPRA had elevated blood pressures andheart exhibiting marked hypertrophy with interstitial fibrosisresembling that seen in human hypertensive heart disease.Echocardiographic evaluation of the mice demonstrated a compensatedstate of systemic hypertension in which cardiac hypertrophy anddilatation were evident but with no reduction in ventricularperformance. Nevertheless, sudden death, with morphologic evidenceindicative in some animals of congestive heart failure and in others ofaortic dissection, occurred in all 15 male mice lacking Npr1 before 6months of age, and in 1 of 16 females in this study.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NPR1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lowe, D. G.; Klisak, I.; Sparkes, R. S.; Mohandas, T.; Goeddel, D. V.:Chromosomal distribution of three members of the human natriureticpeptide receptor/guanylyl cyclase gene family. Genomics 8:304-312, 1990;and

Oliver, P. M.; Fox, J. E.; Kim, R.; Rockman, H. A.; Kim, H.-S.; Reddick,R. L.; Pandey, K. N.; Milgram, S. L.; Smithies, O.; Maeda, N.:Hypertension, cardiac hypertrophy, and sudden dea.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NPR1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 108960, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.phorbolin-1 (Accession) is another GAM169 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. phorbolin-1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by phorbolin-1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of phorbolin-1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1815, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of phorbolin-1(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith phorbolin-1.

PP1665 (Accession NM_(—)030792.2) is another GAM169 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PP1665 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PP1665,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PP1665 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5088, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of PP1665 (AccessionNM_(—)030792.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP1665.

Peroxisome proliferative activated receptor, gamma, coactivator 1(PPARGC1, Accession NM_(—)013261.2) is another GAM169 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PPARGC1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPARGC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPARGC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16406, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of Peroxisomeproliferative activated receptor, gamma, coactivator 1 (PPARGC1,Accession NM_(—)013261.2), a gene which may play a role in insulinsensitivity and thermogenesis and therefore may be associated withFamilial partial lipodystrophy and type ii diabetes. Accordingly,utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofFamilial partial lipodystrophy and type ii diabetes, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPARGC1.

The function of PPARGC1 has been established by previous studies.Adaptive thermogenesis is an important component of energy homeostasisand a metabolic defense against obesity, which is characterized by achronic imbalance between energy intake and expenditure. Part of energyexpenditure results from a leaking of protons across the mitochondrialinner membrane which leads to energy dissipation because of uncouplingof oxygen consumption to ATP synthesis. Three mitochondrial uncouplingproteins, UCP1 (OMIM Ref. No. 113730), UCP2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601693), andUCP3 (OMIM Ref. No. 602044), are candidates to explain the proton leak.The most compelling evidence for a direct role of uncoupling proteins inthe proton leak comes from data on brown fat-specific UCP1. During coldexposure, energy dissipation is increased through brown adipose tissue(BAT) hypertrophy, biogenesis of mitochondria, and increased expressionand activation of UCP1. Data pointed to peroxisomeproliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARG; 601487) as atranscriptional regulator of uncoupling protein expression. PPAR-gammais a nuclear receptor activated by fatty acids and eicosanoids whichplays a major role in adipocyte differentiation. In brown fat cells,PPARG activates an enhancer of the UCP1 gene promoter. Puigserver et al.(1998) cloned a novel transcription coactivator of nuclear receptors,termed Pgc1, from a mouse brown fat cDNA library. Pgc1 mRNA expressionwas dramatically elevated upon cold exposure of mice in both brown fatand skeletal muscle, key thermogenic tissues. Pgc1 greatly increased thetranscriptional activity of Ppar-gamma (OMIM Ref. No. 601487) andthyroid hormone receptor (see OMIM Ref. No. 190120) on the uncouplingprotein Ucp1 (OMIM Ref. No. 113730) promoter. Ectopic expression of Pgc1in white adipose cells activated expression of Ucp1 and keymitochondrial enzymes of the respiratory chain, and increased thecellular content of mitochondrial DNA. Puigserver et al. (1998)suggested that PGC1 plays a key role in linking nuclear receptors to thetranscriptional program of adaptive thermogenesis.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function ofPPARGC1. Herzig et al. (2001) demonstrated that mice carrying a targeteddisruption of the cAMP response element-binding (CREB) protein gene(OMIM Ref. No. 123810), or overexpressing a dominant-negative CREBinhibitor, exhibit fasting hyperglycemia and reduced expression ofgluconeogenic enzymes. CREB was found to induce expression of thegluconeogenic program through the nuclear receptor coactivator PGC1,which was demonstrated to be a direct target for CREB regulation invivo. Overexpression of PGC1 in CREB-deficient mice restored glucosehomeostasis and rescued the expression of gluconeogenic genes. Intransient assay, PGC1 potentiated glucocorticoid induction of the genefor PEPCK, the rate-limiting enzyme in gluconeogenesis. PGC1 promotescooperativity between cAMP and glucocorticoid signaling pathways duringhepatic gluconeogenesis. Fasting hyperglycemia is strongly correlatedwith type II diabetes (OMIM Ref. No. 125853), so Herzig et al. (2001)concluded that the activation of PGC1 by CREB in liver contributesimportantly to the pathogenesis of this disease.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PPARGC1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Puigserver, P.; Wu, Z.; Park, C. W.; Graves, R.; Wright, M.; Spiegelman,B. M.: A cold-inducible coactivator of nuclear receptors linked toadaptive thermogenesis. Cell 92:829-839, 1998; and

Herzig, S.; Long, F.; Jhala, U.S.; Hedrick, S.; Quinn, R.; Bauer, A.;Rudolph, D.; Schutz, G.; Yoon, C.; Puigserver, P.; Spiegelman, B.;Montminy, M.: CREB regulates hepatic gluconeoge.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPARGC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604517, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Regulator of g-protein signalling 19 interacting protein 1(RGS19IP1, Accession NM_(—)005716.1) is another GAM169 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS19IP1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RGS19IP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RGS19IP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 19 interacting protein 1 (RGS19IP1, AccessionNM_(—)005716.1), a gene which is involved in g protein-linked signaling.Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS19IP1.

The function of RGS19IP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM129.1. RPF-1 (AccessionNM_(—)007252.1) is another GAM169 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RPF-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RPF-1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RPF-1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12622, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of RPF-1 (AccessionNM_(—)007252.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RPF-1.

Src-like-adaptor (SLA, Accession NM_(—)006748.1) is another GAM169target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLA BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4672, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of Src-like-adaptor(SLA, Accession NM_(—)006748.1), a gene which is a negative regulator ofT-cell receptor signaling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLA.

The function of SLA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Sparc/osteonectin, cwcvand kazal-like domains proteoglycan (testican) (SPOCK, AccessionNM_(—)004598.2) is another GAM169 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SPOCK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPOCK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SPOCK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16266, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of Sparc/osteonectin,cwcv and kazal-like domains proteoglycan (testican) (SPOCK, AccessionNM_(—)004598.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPOCK.

Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2l 3 (UBE2L3, Accession NM_(—)003347.1) isanother GAM169 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBE2L3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by UBE2L3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofUBE2L3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9338, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2l 3 (UBE2L3, Accession NM_(—)003347.1), agene which catalyzes the covalent attachment of ubiquitin to otherproteins. and therefore may be associated with Parkinson disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM169 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Parkinson disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with UBE2L3.

The function of UBE2L3 has been established by previous studies. Shimuraet al. (2001) hypothesized that alpha-synuclein (OMIM Ref. No. 163890)and parkin (OMIM Ref. No. 602544) interact functionally, namely, thatparkin ubiquitinates alpha-synuclein normally and that this process isaltered in autosomal recessive Parkinson disease (OMIM Ref. No. 600116).Shimura et al. (2001) identified a protein complex in normal human brainthat includes parkin as the E3 ubiquitin ligase, UBCH7 as its associatedE2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme, and a novel 22-kD glycosylated form ofalpha-synuclein (alpha-Sp22) as its substrate. In contrast to normalparkin, mutant parkin associated with autosomal recessive Parkinsondisease failed to bind alpha-Sp22. In an in vitro ubiquitination assay,alpha-Sp22 was modified by normal, but not mutant, parkin intopolyubiquitinated, high molecular weight species. Accordingly,alpha-Sp22 accumulated in a nonubiquitinated form in parkin-deficientParkinson disease brains. Shimura et al. (2001) concluded thatalpha-Sp22 is a substrate for parkin's ubiquitin ligase activity innormal human brain and that loss of parkin function causes pathologicaccumulation of alpha-Sp22. These findings demonstrated a criticalbiochemical reaction between the 2 Parkinson disease-linked geneproducts and suggested that this reaction underlies the accumulation ofubiquitinated alpha-synuclein in conventional Parkinson disease. ByRT-PCR, Moynihan et al. (1998) determined that UBE2L3 is expressed as 4mRNAs that differ in the length of the 3-prime untranslated region(UTR). Sequence comparisons revealed that the human and mouse UBE2L3cDNAs share 97% DNA sequence identity in the coding region and 93%identity for 287 nucleotides extending into the 3-prime UTR. Thepredicted mouse and human UBE2L3 proteins are identical.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Moynihan, T. P.; Cole, C. G.; Dunham, I.; O'Neil, L.; Markham, A. F.;Robinson, P. A.: Fine-mapping, genomic organization, and transcriptanalysis of the human ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme gene UBE2L3. Genomics51:124-127, 1998; and

Shimura, H.; Schlossmacher, M. G.; Hattori, N.; Frosch, M. P.;Trockenbacher, A.; Schneider, R.; Mizuno, Y.; Kosik, K. S.; Selkoe, D.J.: Ubiquitination of a new form of alpha-synuclei.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UBE2L3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603721, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Wd repeat domain 7 (WDR7, Accession NM_(—)015285.1) isanother GAM169 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WDR7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WDR7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of WDR7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18603, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM169 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:365.

Another function of GAM169 is therefore inhibition of Wd repeat domain 7(WDR7, Accession NM_(—)015285.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM169include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with WDR7.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 170 (GAM170), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM170 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM170 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM170 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM170 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM170 gene encodes a GAM170 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM170 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM170 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:72, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM170 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM170 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM170 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM170 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM170 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:72, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM170folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM170 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM170 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM170 RNA is designated SEQID:283, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM170 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM170 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM170 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM170 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM170target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM170 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM170 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM170 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM170 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM170 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM170 target RNA into GAM170 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM170 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM170 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM170 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM170 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM170 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM170 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM170 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM170 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM170 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM170 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

LOC121457 (Accession) is a GAM170 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LOC121457 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC121457, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC121457 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4519,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM170 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:283.

A function of GAM170 is therefore inhibition of LOC121457 (Accession ).Accordingly, utilities of GAM170 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LOC121457.

LOC145483 (Accession) is another GAM170 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC145483 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC145483, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC145483 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:5675, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM170 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:283.

Another function of GAM170 is therefore inhibition of LOC145483(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM170 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC145483.

LOC150113 (Accession) is another GAM170 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC150113 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC150113, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC150113 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16990, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM170 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:283.

Another function of GAM170 is therefore inhibition of LOC150113(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM170 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC150113.

Pyrimidinergic receptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 6 (P2RY6, AccessionNM_(—)176796.1) is another GAM170 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P2RY6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by P2RY6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P2RY6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2447, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM170 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:283.

Another function of GAM170 is therefore inhibition of Pyrimidinergicreceptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 6 (P2RY6, Accession NM_(—)176796.1), agene which mediates cellular responses to nucleotides. Accordingly,utilities of GAM170 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RY6.

The function of P2RY6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. SRp25 (Accession) isanother GAM170 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRp25 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SRp25, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRp25BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1331, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM170 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:283.

Another function of GAM170 is therefore inhibition of SRp25 (Accession).Accordingly, utilities of GAM170 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SRp25.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 171 (GAM171), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM171 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM171 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM171 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM171 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM171 gene encodes a GAM171 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM171 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM171 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:17, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:17 is located at position 242532302 relative tochromosome 2.

GAM171 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM171 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM171 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM171 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM171 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:17, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM171folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM171 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM171 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM171 RNA is designated SEQID:392, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM171 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM171 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM171 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM171 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM171target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM171 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM171 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM171 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM171 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM171 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM171 target RNA into GAM171 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM171 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM171 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM171 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM171 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM171 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM171 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM171 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM171 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM171 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM171 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Dead/h (asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 6 (rna helicase, 54 kda)(DDX6, Accession NM_(—)004397.3) is a GAM171 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DDX6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DDX6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DDX6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12093, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM171 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:392.

A function of GAM171 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 6 (rna helicase, 54 kda) (DDX6,Accession NM_(—)004397.3), a gene which is putative RNA helicases andtherefore may be associated with Hematopoietic tumors. Accordingly,utilities of GAM171 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofHematopoietic tumors, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DDX6.

The function of DDX6 has been established by previous studies. DEAD boxproteins are putative RNA helicases that have a characteristicAsp-Glu-Ala-Asp (DEAD) box as 1 of 8 highly conserved sequence motifs.Akao et al. (1991) cloned the breakpoint of the t(11;14)(q23;q32) inB-cell lymphoma, as represented in the RC-K8 cell line, and named thelocus RCK. By pulsed field gel electrophoresis, RCK was shown to becentromeric to the gene for porphobilinogen deaminase (OMIM Ref. No.176000), while the breakpoints of t(11;19)(q23;p13) were detected by theCD3D gene probe (OMIM Ref. No. 186790), which is centromeric to RCK.Akao et al. (1992) did long- range mapping from the CD3 genes to thePBGD gene on 11q23 to determine the relationship between RCK andMLL-ALL1 (OMIM Ref. No. 159555). They showed that RCK and MLL are ondifferent NotI fragments, indicating that 2 different genes areassociated with 11q23 translocations in hematopoietic tumors. Seto etal. (1995) found that the RCK/P54 gene, which had been found to encode a472 to 483 amino acid-peptide belonging to the RNA helicase/translationinitiation factor family, is highly conserved in the mouse. The mousecDNA showed 93.7% nucleotide identity and 97.7% predicted amino acididentity with human RCK. Lu and Yunis (1992) cloned a putative human RNAhelicase, p54, from a lymphoid cell line with chromosomal breakpoint11q23.3. The predicted amino acid sequence shared 75% identity with thefemale germline-specific RNA helicase ME31B gene of Drosophila. UnlikeME31B, however, the new gene expressed an abundant transcript in a largenumber of adult tissues and its 5-prime noncoding region was found to besplit in a t(11;14)(q23.3;q32.3) cell line from a diffuse large B-celllymphoma. Tunnacliffe et al. (1993) assigned the HLR2 gene moreprecisely using a panel of sequence tagged sites (STSs) representing 30markers previously assigned to 11q23. Using fluorescence in situhybridization, Akao and Matsuda (1996) mapped the Ddx6 gene to mousechromosome 9.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Akao, Y.; Seto, M.; Yamamoto, K.; Iida, S.; Nakazawa, S.; Inazawa, J.;Abe, T.; Takahashi, T.; Ueda, R.: The RCK gene associated with t(11;14)translocation is distinct from the MLL/ALL-1 gene with t(4;11) andt(11;19) translocations. Cancer Res. 52:6083-6087, 1992. ; and

Akao, Y.; Tsujimoto, Y.; Finan, J.; Nowell, P. C.; Croce, C. M.:Molecular characterization of a t(11;14)(q23;q32) chromosometranslocation in a B-cell lymphoma. Cancer Res. 50:4856-4.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DDX6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600326, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Glucokinase (hexokinase 4) regulatory protein (GCKR,Accession NM_(—)001486.1) is another GAM171 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GCKR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GCKR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GCKR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12938, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM171 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:392.

Another function of GAM171 is therefore inhibition of Glucokinase(hexokinase 4) regulatory protein (GCKR, Accession NM_(—)001486.1), agene which inhibits glucokinase by forming an inactive complex with thisenzyme. and therefore may be associated with Maturity-onset diabetes ofthe young (mody) type ii. Accordingly, utilities of GAM171 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Maturity- onset diabetes of theyoung (mody) type ii., and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GCKR.

The function of GCKR has been established by previous studies.Glucokinase (GCK; 138079) in the liver and pancreatic beta cells issubject to inhibition by a regulatory protein, GCKR. The inhibitoryeffect of GCKR depends on the presence of fructose-6-phosphate and isantagonized by fructose-1-phosphate. Warner et al. (1995) noted thatmutations in GCKR might be diabetogenic if they resulted in thesynthesis of proteins with increased inhibitory activity, perhapsreflecting increased sensitivity to fructose-6-phosphate or reducedsusceptibility to antagonism by fructose-1-phosphate. Warner et al.(1995) determined the complete sequence of human GCKR cDNA, isolated YACclones containing human GCKR, and localized them to 2p23 by fluorescencein situ hybridization. The GCKR cDNA encodes a protein of 625 aminoacids. Vaxillaire et al. (1994) had previously assigned the GCKR gene to2p23-p22.3. Given the role of glucokinase in the causation ofmaturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) type II (OMIM Ref. No.125851), GCKR had been considered a candidate gene for a form of MODY.To further understand the role of glucokinase regulatory protein, whichthey symbolized GKRP, Farrelly et al. (1999) inactivated the mousehomolog. With the knockout of the mouse gene, there was a parallel lossof glucokinase protein and activity in mutant mouse liver. The loss wasprimarily because of posttranscriptional regulation of glucokinase,indicating a positive regulatory role for GKRP in maintainingglucokinase levels and activity. As in rat hepatocytes, both glucokinaseand GKRP were localized in the nuclei of mouse hepatocytes cultured inlow glucose-containing medium. In the presence of fructose or highconcentrations of glucose, conditions known to relieve glucokinaseinhibition by GKRP in vitro, only glucokinase was translocated into thecytoplasm. In the GKRP-mutant hepatocytes, glucokinase was not found inthe nucleus under any tested conditions. Farrelly et al. (1999) proposedthat GKRP functions as an anchor to sequester and inhibit glucokinase inthe hepatocyte nucleus, where it is protected from degradation. Thisensures that glucose phosphorylation is minimal when the liver is in thefasting, glucose-producing phase. This also enables the hepatocytesrapidly to mobilize glucokinase into the cytoplasm to phosphorylate andstore or metabolize glucose after the ingestion of dietary glucose. InGKRP-mutant mice, the disruption of this regulation and the subsequentdecrease in GK activity led to altered glucose metabolism and impairedglycemic control.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Farrelly, D.; Brown, K. S.; Tieman, A.; Ren, J.; Lira, S. A.; Hagan, D.;Gregg, R.; Mookhtiar, K. A.; Hariharan, N.: Mice mutant for glucokinaseregulatory protein exhibit decreased liver glucokinase: a sequestrationmechanism in metabolic regulation. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 96:14511-14516,1999; and

Vaxillaire, M.; Vionnet, N.; Vigouroux, C.; Sun, F.; Espinosa, R., III;LeBeau, M. M.; Stoffel, M.; Lehto, M.; Beckmann, J. S.; Detheux, M.;Passa, P.; Cohen, D.; Van Schaftingen, E.; V.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GCKR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600842, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA0042 (Accession) is another GAM171 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIAA0042 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0042,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0042 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5935, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM171 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:392.

Another function of GAM171 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0042(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM171 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIAA0042.

KIAA1030 (Accession XM_(—)290502.1) is another GAM171 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1030 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1030,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1030 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8929, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM171 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:392.

Another function of GAM171 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1030(Accession XM_(—)290502.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM171 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1030.

KIAA1036 (Accession NM_(—)014909.1) is another GAM171 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1036 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1036,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1036 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13086, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM171 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:392.

Another function of GAM171 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1036(Accession NM_(—)014909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM171 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1036.

LOC148113 (Accession) is another GAM171 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC148113 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC148113, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC148113 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8770, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM171 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:392.

Another function of GAM171 is therefore inhibition of LOC148113(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM171 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC148113.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 172 (GAM172), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM172 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM172 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM172 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM172 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM172 gene encodes a GAM172 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM172 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM172 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:86, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:86 is located at position 195192414 relative tochromosome 1.

GAM172 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM172 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM172 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM172 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM172 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:86, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM172folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM172 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM172 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM172 RNA is designated SEQID:253, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM172 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM172 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM172 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM172 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM172target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM172 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM172 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM172 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM172 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM172 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM172 target RNA into GAM172 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM172 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM172 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM172 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM172 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM172 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM172 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM172 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM172 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM172 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM172 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Deiodinase, iodothyronine, type ii (DIO2, Accession NM_(—)000793.2) is aGAM172 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DIO2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DIO2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DIO2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4073, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM172 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:253.

A function of GAM172 is therefore inhibition of Deiodinase,iodothyronine, type ii (DIO2, Accession NM_(—)000793.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM172 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DIO2.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, c (PTPRC, AccessionNM_(—)002838.2) is another GAM172 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRC BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRC,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM172 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:253.

Another function of GAM172 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, c (PTPRC, Accession NM_(—)002838.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM172 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRC.

Transcription factor-like 5 (basic helix-loop-helix) (TCFL5, AccessionNM_(—)006602.1) is another GAM172 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TCFL5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TCFL5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TCFL5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11818, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM172 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:253.

Another function of GAM172 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor-like 5 (basic helix-loop-helix) (TCFL5, Accession NM_006602.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM172 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TCFL5.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 173 (GAM173), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM173 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM173 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM173 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM173 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM173 gene encodes a GAM173 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM173 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM173 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:124, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM173 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM173 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM173 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM173 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM173 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:124, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM173folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM173 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM173 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM173 RNA is designated SEQID:208, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM173 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM173 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM173 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM173 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM173target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM173 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM173 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM173 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM173 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM173 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM173 target RNA into GAM173 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM173 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM173 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM173 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM173 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM173 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM173 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM173 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM173 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM173 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM173 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

LOC149157 (Accession XM_(—)086442.1) is a GAM173 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC149157 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC149157,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149157 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18849, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM173 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:208.

A function of GAM173 is therefore inhibition of LOC149157 (AccessionXM_(—)086442.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM173 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC149157.

Spondin 1, (f-spondin) extracellular matrix protein (SPON1, AccessionNM_(—)006108.1) is another GAM173 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SPON1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPON1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SPON1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15969, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM173 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:208.

Another function of GAM173 is therefore inhibition of Spondin 1,(f-spondin) extracellular matrix protein (SPON1, AccessionNM_(—)006108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM173 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPON1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 174 (GAM174), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM174 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM174 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM174 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM174 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM174 gene encodes a GAM174 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM174 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM174 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:16, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM174 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM174 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM174 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM174 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM174 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:16, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM174folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM174 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM174 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM174 RNA is designated SEQID:252, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM174 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM174 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM174 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM174 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM174target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM174 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM174 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM174 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM174 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM174 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM174 target RNA into GAM174 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM174 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM174 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM174 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM174 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM174 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM174 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM174 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM174 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM174 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM174 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

A kinase (prka) anchor protein 13 (AKAP13, Accession NM_(—)007200.2) isa GAM174 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AKAP13 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AKAP13, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AKAP13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2878, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM174 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:252.

A function of GAM174 is therefore inhibition of A kinase (prka) anchorprotein 13 (AKAP13, Accession NM_(—)007200.2), a gene which regulatessubcellular localization of type II cAMP-dependent PKA. Accordingly,utilities of GAM174 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AKAP13.

The function of AKAP13 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM54.1. D21S2056E (AccessionNM_(—)003683.2) is another GAM174 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. D21S2056E BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by D21S2056E, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of D21S2056E BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3842,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM174 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:252.

Another function of GAM174 is therefore inhibition of D21S2056E(Accession NM_(—)003683.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM174 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with D21S2056E.

DKFZP434O047 (Accession NM_(—)015594.1) is another GAM174 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434O047 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434O047, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434O047 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7607, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM174 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:252.

Another function of GAM174 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434O047(Accession NM_(—)015594.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM174 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434O047.

Inhibin, beta b (activin ab beta polypeptide) (INHBB, AccessionNM_(—)002193.1) is another GAM174 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. INHBB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by INHBB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of INHBB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4697, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM174 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:252.

Another function of GAM174 is therefore inhibition of Inhibin, beta b(activin ab beta polypeptide) (INHBB, Accession NM_(—)002193.1), a genewhich inhibins inhibit the secretion of follitropin by the pituitarygland. and therefore may be associated with Tumors. Accordingly,utilities of GAM174 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofTumors, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withINHBB.

The function of INHBB has been established by previous studies. Theactivins, dimers of beta-A or beta-B subunits encoded by the genes Inhba(OMIM Ref. No. 147290) and Inhbb, respectively, are TGF-beta (see OMIMRef. No. 190180) superfamily members that have roles in reproduction anddevelopment (Brown et al., 2000). Activin ligands act as growth anddifferentiation factors in many cells and tissues. Mellor et al. (2000)examined the localization of and dimerization among activin subunits.The results demonstrated that activin beta-C (see OMIM Ref. No. 601233)can form dimers with activin beta-A and beta-B in vitro, but not withthe inhibin alpha subunit (OMIM Ref. No. 147380). Using a specificantibody, activin beta-C protein was localized to human liver andprostate and colocalized with beta-A and beta-B subunits to specificcell types in benign and malignant prostate tissues. The capacity toform novel activin heterodimers (but not inhibin C) appears to reside inthe human liver and prostate. The authors concluded that formation ofactivin AC or BC heterodimers may have significant implications in theregulation of levels and/or biologic activity of other activins in thesetissues. Malignancy of pheochromocytomas is difficult to estimate on thebasis of histopathologic features. In a search for new markers todifferentiate malignant pheochromocytomas from benign ones, Salmenkiviet al. (2001) tested the value of inhibin/activin subunit expression.Inhibins are heterodimeric glycoproteins consisting of an alpha subunitand either a beta-A or a beta-B subunit. Activins are composed of betasubunits only. Immunohistochemically, inhibin/activin beta-B subunit wasstrongly positive in the normal adrenal medulla, but the cortex wasnegative. A striking difference was found in inhibin/activin beta- Bexpression between benign and malignant pheochromocytomas. The majorityof benign adrenal tumors (27 of 30) showed strong or moderateimmunoreactivity, whereas all 7 malignant tumors were negative or onlyweakly positive for inhibin/activin beta-B subunit. Salmenkivi et al.(2001) suggested that inhibin/activin beta-B subunit is expressed innormal adrenal medullary cells. Strong staining was found in most benignadrenal pheochromocytomas, whereas malignant tumors were almostnegative. They concluded that loss of inhibin/activin beta-B subunitexpression in pheochromocytomas may be used as an indicator of malignantpotential.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of INHBB.Whereas mice homozygous for the Inhba-null allele demonstrate disruptionof whisker, palate, and tooth development leading to neonatal lethality,homozygous Inhbb-null mice are viable, fertile, and have eye defects. Todetermine if these phenotypes were due to spatiotemporal expressiondifferences of the ligands or disruption of specific ligand- receptorinteractions, Brown et al. (2000) replaced the region of Inhba encodingthe mature protein with Inhbb, creating the allele designated Inhba(BK).Although the craniofacial phenotypes of the Inhba-null mutation wererescued by the Inhba(BK) allele, somatic, testicular, genital, and hairgrowth were grossly affected and influenced by the dosage andbioactivity of the allele. Thus, Brown et al. (2000) concluded thatfunctional compensation within the TGF-beta superfamily can occur if thereplacement gene is expressed appropriately. The novel phenotypes inthese mice further illustrate the usefulness of insertion strategies fordefining protein function. The structural organization of the testes ofadult Inhba(BK/BK) mice was normal; however, the differentiation of theseminiferous tubules of Inhba(BK/-) mice was delayed. The testicularvolumes of both Inhba(BK/BK) and Inhba(BK/-) mice were less than thoseof controls, and the dosage of the Inhba(BK) allele correlatedpositively with testicular size. Inhba(+/BK) males had normal onset offertility, whereas Inhba(BK/BK) males had delayed onset of fertilitysimilar to Acvr2 (OMIM Ref. No. 102581) -/- mice. Only 1 in 6Inhba(BK/BK) females produced litters, whereas Inhba(+/BK) females werenormally fertile. The ovaries of Inhba(BK/-) mice were smaller andcontained fewer large preantral follicles than those of controls.Inhba(BK/BK) and Inhba(BK/-) mice were identified by their smaller size,slower hair growth, the rough appearance of their fur, and sunken eyes.Approximately 50% of Inhba(BK/BK) mice died by 26 weeks, whereasInhba(BK/-) mice invariably became cachectic and died between 3 and 4weeks. The summary of phenotypic findings of Inhba(BK/-) mice includesshort whiskers, normal tooth development, no cleft palate, symmetricgrowth deficiency (OMIM Ref. No. severe), enlargement of externalgenitalia, hypogonadism (OMIM Ref. No. severe), delayed hair growth(moderate), hypoglycemia (mild), decreased life expectancy (OMIM Ref.No. severe), and anemia

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for INHBB isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Salmenkivi, K.; Arola, J.; Voutilainen, R.; Ilvesmaki, V.; Haglund, C.;Kahri, A. I.; Heikkila, P.; Liu, J.: Inhibin/activin beta-B-subunitexpression in pheochromocytomas favors benign diagnosis. J. Clin.Endocr. Metab. 86:2231-2235, 2001; and

Brown, C. W.; Houston-Hawkins, D. E.; Woodruff, T. K.; Matzuk, M. M.:Insertion of Inhbb into the Inhba locus rescues the Inhba-null phenotypeand reveals new activin functions. Nature.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of INHBB arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147390, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. LOC147165 (Accession XM_(—)294884.1) is another GAM174 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147165 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147165, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147165 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM174 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:252.

Another function of GAM174 is therefore inhibition of LOC147165(Accession XM_(—)294884.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM174 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147165.

LOC162417 (Accession) is another GAM174 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC162417 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC162417, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC162417 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13555, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM174 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:252.

Another function of GAM174 is therefore inhibition of LOC162417(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM174 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC162417.

MGC12921 (Accession NM_(—)032728.1) is another GAM174 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12921 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12921,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12921 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2736, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM174 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:252.

Another function of GAM174 is therefore inhibition of MGC12921(Accession NM_(—)032728.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM174 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12921.

MGC15504 (Accession NM_(—)032751.1) is another GAM174 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15504 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15504,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15504 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8930, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM174 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:252.

Another function of GAM174 is therefore inhibition of MGC15504(Accession NM_(—)032751.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM174 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15504.

Protein kinase, lysine deficient 2 (PRKWNK2, Accession) is anotherGAM174 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKWNK2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PRKWNK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKWNK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20003, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM174 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:252.

Another function of GAM174 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,lysine deficient 2 (PRKWNK2, Accession). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM174 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRKWNK2.

Tumor protein d52-like 2 (TPD52L2, Accession NM_(—)003288.1) is anotherGAM174 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TPD52L2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TPD52L2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPD52L2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18571, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM174 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:252.

Another function of GAM174 is therefore inhibition of Tumor proteind52-like 2 (TPD52L2, Accession NM_(—)003288.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM174 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TPD52L2.

Ubiquitin specific protease 20 (USP20, Accession NM_(—)006676.1) isanother GAM174 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USP20 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by USP20, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of USP20BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:554, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM174 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:252.

Another function of GAM174 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin specificprotease 20 (USP20, Accession NM_(—)006676.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM174 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with USP20.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 175 (GAM175), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM175 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM175 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM175 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM175 gene encodes a GAM175 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM175 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:28, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:28 is located at position 557 relative to chromosome X.

GAM175 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM175 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM175 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM175 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM175 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:28, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM175folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM175 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA is designated SEQID:265, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM175 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM175 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM175target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM175 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM175 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM175 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM175 target RNA into GAM175 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM175 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM175 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM175 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM175 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM175 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM175 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM175 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM175 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase-phosphopantetheinyl transferase(AASDHPPT, Accession NP_(—)056238.2) is a GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AASDHPPT BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AASDHPPT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AASDHPPT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16747, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

A function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition ofAminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase-phosphopantetheinyl transferase(AASDHPPT, Accession NP_(—)056238.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with AASDHPPT.

Adenosine deaminase, rna-specific (ADAR, Accession NP_(—)056655.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ADAR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ADAR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13257, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Adenosinedeaminase, rna-specific (ADAR, Accession NP_(—)056655.1), a gene whichconverts adenosine to inosine in double-stranded RNA. Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAR.

The function of ADAR has been established by previous studies.Double-stranded RNA- specific adenosine deaminase (DSRAD) was identifiedas a developmentally regulated dsRNA unwinding activity in earlyantisense experiments with Xenopus oocytes (Bass and Weintraub, 1988).The enzyme converts adenosine to inosine in dsRNA, which destabilizesthe dsRNA helix. The RNA modifying activity of DSRAD is important forvarious functions. Among these are site-specific RNA editing oftranscripts of the glutamate receptors (see OMIM Ref. No. 138248), whichare channels for the neurotransmitter L-glutamate in the brain. DSRADalso functions to modify viral RNA genomes and may be responsible forhypermutation of certain negative-stranded viruses, such as measles,which may result in lethal measles inclusion body encephalitis (Weier etal., 1995). By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Weier et al. (1995)mapped the DSRAD gene to 1q21.1-q21.2, centromeric to the markerD1S1705. Wang et al. (1995) mapped the DRADA gene to 1q21 byfluorescence in situ hybridization. By FISH, Weier et al. (2000) mappedthe mouse homolog (Adar) to chromosome 3F2.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of ADAR.Wang et al. (2000) knocked out the Adar1 gene in mice by targeteddisruption and found that heterozygosity for the Adar1 knockout causesembryonic lethality.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for ADAR isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Weier, H.-U. G.; George, C. X.; Greulich, K. M.; Samuel, C. E.: Theinterferon- inducible, double-stranded RNA-specific adenosine deaminasegene (DSRAD) maps to human chromosome 1q21.1-21.2. Genomics 30:372-375,1995; and

Wang, Q.; Khillan, J.; Gadue, P.; Nishikura, K.: Requirement of the RNAediting deaminase ADAR1 gene for embryonic erythropoiesis. Science290:1765-1768, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADAR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601059, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adenosine deaminase, rna-specific (ADAR, AccessionNP_(—)001102.1) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ADAR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ADAR,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADAR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13257, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Adenosinedeaminase, rna-specific (ADAR, Accession NP_(—)001102.1), a gene whichconverts adenosine to inosine in double-stranded RNA. Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAR.

The function of ADAR has been established by previous studies.Double-stranded RNA- specific adenosine deaminase (DSRAD) was identifiedas a developmentally regulated dsRNA unwinding activity in earlyantisense experiments with Xenopus oocytes (Bass and Weintraub, 1988).The enzyme converts adenosine to inosine in dsRNA, which destabilizesthe dsRNA helix. The RNA modifying activity of DSRAD is important forvarious functions. Among these are site-specific RNA editing oftranscripts of the glutamate receptors (see OMIM Ref. No. 138248), whichare channels for the neurotransmitter L-glutamate in the brain. DSRADalso functions to modify viral RNA genomes and may be responsible forhypermutation of certain negative-stranded viruses, such as measles,which may result in lethal measles inclusion body encephalitis (Weier etal., 1995). By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Weier et al. (1995)mapped the DSRAD gene to 1q21.1-q21.2, centromeric to the markerD1S1705. Wang et al. (1995) mapped the DRADA gene to 1q21 byfluorescence in situ hybridization. By FISH, Weier et al. (2000) mappedthe mouse homolog (Adar) to chromosome 3F2.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of ADAR.Wang et al. (2000) knocked out the Adar1 gene in mice by targeteddisruption and found that heterozygosity for the Adar1 knockout causesembryonic lethality.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for ADAR isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Weier, H.-U. G.; George, C. X.; Greulich, K. M.; Samuel, C. E.: Theinterferon- inducible, double-stranded RNA-specific adenosine deaminasegene (DSRAD) maps to human chromosome 1q21.1-21.2. Genomics 30:372-375,1995; and

Wang, Q.; Khillan, J.; Gadue, P.; Nishikura, K.: Requirement of the RNAediting deaminase ADAR1 gene for embryonic erythropoiesis. Science290:1765-1768, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADAR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601059, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adenosine deaminase, rna-specific (ADAR, AccessionNP_(—)056656.1) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ADAR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ADAR,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADAR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13257, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Adenosinedeaminase, rna-specific (ADAR, Accession NP_(—)056656.1), a gene whichconverts adenosine to inosine in double-stranded RNA. Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAR.

The function of ADAR has been established by previous studies.Double-stranded RNA- specific adenosine deaminase (DSRAD) was identifiedas a developmentally regulated dsRNA unwinding activity in earlyantisense experiments with Xenopus oocytes (Bass and Weintraub, 1988).The enzyme converts adenosine to inosine in dsRNA, which destabilizesthe dsRNA helix. The RNA modifying activity of DSRAD is important forvarious functions. Among these are site-specific RNA editing oftranscripts of the glutamate receptors (see OMIM Ref. No. 138248), whichare channels for the neurotransmitter L-glutamate in the brain. DSRADalso functions to modify viral RNA genomes and may be responsible forhypermutation of certain negative-stranded viruses, such as measles,which may result in lethal measles inclusion body encephalitis (Weier etal., 1995). By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Weier et al. (1995)mapped the DSRAD gene to 1q21.1-q21.2, centromeric to the markerD1S1705. Wang et al. (1995) mapped the DRADA gene to 1q21 byfluorescence in situ hybridization. By FISH, Weier et al. (2000) mappedthe mouse homolog (Adar) to chromosome 3F2.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of ADAR.Wang et al. (2000) knocked out the Adar1 gene in mice by targeteddisruption and found that heterozygosity for the Adar1 knockout causesembryonic lethality.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for ADAR isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Weier, H.-U. G.; George, C. X.; Greulich, K. M.; Samuel, C. E.: Theinterferon- inducible, double-stranded RNA-specific adenosine deaminasegene (DSRAD) maps to human chromosome 1q21.1-21.2. Genomics 30:372-375,1995; and

Wang, Q.; Khillan, J.; Gadue, P.; Nishikura, K.: Requirement of the RNAediting deaminase ADAR1 gene for embryonic erythropoiesis. Science290:1765-1768, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADAR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601059, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. AFAP (Accession NP_(—)067651.1) is another GAM175 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AFAP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAFAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AFAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7185, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of AFAP (AccessionNP_(—)067651.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AFAP.

Annexin a8 (ANXA8, Accession NP_(—)001621.1) is another GAM175 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANXA8 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byANXA8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANXA8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15378, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Annexin a8 (ANXA8,Accession NP_(—)001621.1), a gene which acts as an indirect inhibitor ofthe thromboplastin-specific complex, which is involved in the bloodcoagulation cascade. and therefore may be associated with Promyelocyticleukemia locus (pml). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Promyelocytic leukemia locus(pml), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withANXA8.

The function of ANXA8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.2. Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)037361.1) is another GAM175target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APAF1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APAF1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APAF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12211, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)037361.1), a gene whichfunctions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads to caspase 9dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may be associated withCancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1) is another GAM175target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APAF1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APAF1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APAF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12211, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1), a gene whichfunctions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads to caspase 9dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may be associated withCancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Apolipoprotein l, 1(APOL1, Accession NP_(—)003652.2) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APOL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APOL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10954, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,1 (APOL1, Accession NP_(—)003652.2), a gene which may participate inreverse cholesterol transport from peripheral cells to the liver. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APOL1.

The function of APOL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Apolipoprotein l, 1(APOL1, Accession NP_(—)663319.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APOL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APOL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10954, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,1 (APOL1, Accession NP_(—)663319.1), a gene which may participate inreverse cholesterol transport from peripheral cells to the liver. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APOL1.

The function of APOL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Apolipoprotein l, 1(APOL1, Accession NP_(—)663318.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APOL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APOL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10954, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,1 (APOL1, Accession NP_(—)663318.1), a gene which may participate inreverse cholesterol transport from peripheral cells to the liver. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APOL1.

The function of APOL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Adp-ribosylation factor4 (ARF4, Accession NP_(—)001651.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARF4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARF4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARF4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16305, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Adp-ribosylationfactor 4 (ARF4, Accession NP_(—)001651.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ARF4.

Rho/rac guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 2 (ARHGEF2, AccessionNP_(—)004714.2) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARHGEF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10786,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Rho/rac guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 2 (ARHGEF2, Accession NP_(—)004714.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGEF2.

Cdc42 guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 9 (ARHGEF9, AccessionNP_(—)056000.1) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF9, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARHGEF9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:527, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Cdc42 guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 9 (ARHGEF9, Accession NP_(—)056000.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGEF9.

Aryl-hydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator 2 (ARNT2, AccessionNP_(—)055677.1) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARNT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARNT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ARNT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16746, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Aryl-hydrocarbonreceptor nuclear translocator 2 (ARNT2, Accession NP_(—)055677.1), agene which specifically recognizes the xenobiotic response element(xre). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARNT2.

The function of ARNT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. ART5 (AccessionNP_(—)443750.2) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ART5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ART5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ART5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13679, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of ART5 (AccessionNP_(—)443750.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ART5.

Chromosome 10 open reading frame 2 (C10orf2, Accession NP_(—)068602.1)is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C10orf2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C10orf2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C10orf2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3494, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 10 openreading frame 2 (C10orf2, Accession NP_(—)068602.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C10orf2.

Chromosome 14 open reading frame 37 (C14orf37, Accession XP_(—)085124.2)is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf37BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C14orf37, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C14orf37 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18001, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 14 openreading frame 37 (C14orf37, Accession XP_(—)085124.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C14orf37.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 34 (C1orf34, Accession XP_(—)027172.1)is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf34BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf34, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C1orf34 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10527, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 34 (C1orf34, Accession XP_(—)027172.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf34.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 7 (C5orf7, Accession NP_(—)057688.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C5orf7, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC5orf7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:449, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 7 (C5orf7, Accession NP_(—)057688.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf7.

Chemokine (c-c motif) receptor 2 (CCR2, Accession NP_(—)000639.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCR2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCR2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CCR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13143, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor 2 (CCR2, Accession NP_(—)000639.1), a gene which bindschemokines and transduces a signal by increasing the intracellularcalcium ions level. and therefore may be associated with Hiv-1infection. Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Hiv-1 infection, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCR2.

The function of CCR2 has been established by previous studies. Charo etal. (1994) isolated 2 cDNAs by degenerate PCR using primers for aconserved region in the second and third transmembrane domains of theMIP-1-alpha/RANTES receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 601159) and IL-8 receptors(146928, 146929). They then used PCR products to screen a humanmonocytic leukemia-cell library. The 2 cDNAs encoded putative chemokinereceptors (termed A and B) that are identical except for their C terminiand thus appear to result from alternative splicing. The 347-amino acidpredicted protein from the A isoform, designated MCP1RA (and latertermed CC CKR2A by Combadiere et al., 1995), is 51% identical to theMIP-1-alpha/RANTES receptor. As are the other members of this receptorfamily, MCP1RA is a 7-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor.Combadiere et al. (1995) demonstrated that the predominant agonist forCC CKR2A is MCP1, while both MCP1 and MCP3 (OMIM Ref. No. 158106) areligands for the CC CKR2B isoform (Combadiere et al., 1995).

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CCR2.Peters et al. (2000) observed that after immunization with Th1-inducingagents, Ccr2 -/- mice produced markedly less gamma-interferon (IFNG;147570) after antigen-specific stimulation than did wildtype mice. Incontrast, IL5 (OMIM Ref. No. 147850), IL10 (OMIM Ref. No. 124092), andIL13 (OMIM Ref. No. 147683) production was not impaired in Ccr2 -/-mice. Flow cytometric analysis showed that fewer antigen-presentingcells migrated to the immunization site or draining lymph nodes in theCcr2 -/- mice. Peters et al. (2000) concluded that CCR2 is required forproper trafficking of antigen-presenting cells capable of inducing IFNGproduction by T cells.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CCR2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Combadiere, C.; Ahuja, S. K.; Van Damme, J.; Tiffany, H. L.; Gao, J.-L.;Murphy, P. M.: Monocyte chemoattractant protein-3 is a functional ligandfor CC chemokine receptors 1 and 2B. J. Biol. Chem. 270:29671-29675,1995; and

Peters, W.; Dupuis, M.; Charo, I. F.: A mechanism for the impairedIFN-gamma production in C-C chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) knockout mice:role of CCR2 in linking the innate and adaptive.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CCR2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601267, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ccr4 carbon catabolite repression 4-like (s. cerevisiae)(CCRN4L, Accession NP_(—)036250.2) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CCRN4L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CCRN4L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCRN4L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:708, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Ccr4 carboncatabolite repression 4-like (s. cerevisiae) (CCRN4L, AccessionNP_(—)036250.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CCRN4L.

CHDC1 (Accession XP_(—)166260.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CHDC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHDC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHDC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13850, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of CHDC1 (AccessionXP_(—)166260.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CHDC1.

Carbohydrate (n-acetylglucosamine 6-o) sulfotransferase 5 (CHST5,Accession NP_(—)036258.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CHST5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHST5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHST5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1259, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(n-acetylglucosamine 6-o) sulfotransferase 5 (CHST5, AccessionNP_(—)036258.1), a gene which may be involved in sulfation ofglycoproteins and proteoglycans. Accordingly, utilities of GAM175include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CHST5.

The function of CHST5 has been established by previous studies. Thecarbohydrates of glycoconjugates are highly diverse structures withvariation in monosaccharide composition, glycosidic linkage positions,and branching of chains. Further diversity is added by the covalentaddition of sulfate moieties to particular hydroxyl groups and aminogroups of saccharides. The sulfate modifications of glycoproteins can beextensive in amount and frequently occur at high density. They can havea profound effect on the physiochemical properties of theglycoconjugates, at least in part through the addition of negativecharge. Carbohydrate sulfation plays a critical role in many biologicprocesses. The GST family of sulfotransferases includes CHST1 (OMIM Ref.No. 603797), CHST2 (OMIM Ref. No. 603798), CHST3 (OMIM Ref. No. 603799),and LSST. These enzymes are 6-O- sulfotransferases, which add sulfate toC6 of galactose (Gal), N- acetylgalactosamine (OMIM Ref. No. GalNAc), orN-acetylglucosamine (OMIM Ref. No. GlcNAc). By searching an EST databasewith the sequences of CHST1 and LSST, Lee et al. (1999) identifiednonoverlapping ESTs encoding CHST5, which they called IGlcNAc6ST. Theyisolated additional CHST5 ESTs and assembled a complete CHST5 codingsequence. The deduced 390-amino acid CHST5 protein is predicted to be atype II transmembrane protein, with an N-terminal cytoplasmic tail of 9residues and a single transmembrane domain. The extracellular domaincontains 3 potential N-glycosylation sites. CHST5 shares 55% amino acidsequence identity with LSST, 35.8% identity with CHST1, and 76% identitywith mouse Chst5, whose cDNA Lee et al. (1999) also cloned. RecombinantCHST5 expressed in mammalian cells catalyzed the addition of sulfate toC6 of GlcNAc. Lee et al. (1999) isolated the CHST5 genomic sequence. TheCHST5 gene is intronless. Northern blot analysis of a variety of normalhuman tissues showed a major 2.8-kb CHST5 transcript at relatively highlevels in colon and small intestine and at lower levels in fetal liver.Minor transcripts of 3.5, 4, 5, and 8 kb were also found in colon andsmall intestine. CHST5 expression was not detected in any of the othertissues tested. CHST5, encoding an intestinal sulfotransferase, issituated close to CHST6 (OMIM Ref. No. 605294), which encodes a cornealsulfotransferase and is mutant in cases of macular corneal dystrophy(OMIM Ref. No. 217800). By radiation hybrid analysis, Akama et al.(2000) mapped the CHST5 and CHST6 genes to 16q22, between markersD16S3326 and D16S3016

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Akama, T. O.; Nishida, K.; Nakayama, J.; Watanabe, H.; Ozaki, K.;Nakamura, T.; Dota, A.; Kawasaki, S.; Inoue, Y.; Maeda, N.; Yamamoto,S.; Fujiwara, T.; Thonar, E. J.-M. A.; Shimomura, Y.; Kinoshita, S.;Tanigami, A.; Fukuda, M. N.: Macular corneal dystrophy type I and typeII are caused by distinct mutations in a new sulphotransferase gene.Nature Genet. 26:237-241, 2000; and

Lee, J. K.; Bhakta, S.; Rosen, S. D.; Hemmerich, S.: Cloning andcharacterization of a mammalian N-acetylglucosamine-6-sulfotransferasethat is highly restricted to intestinal tissue.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CHST5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604817, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cop9 constitutive photomorphogenic homolog subunit 7a(arabidopsis) (COPS7A, Accession NP_(—)057403.1) is another GAM175target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COPS7A BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby COPS7A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COPS7A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15229, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Cop9 constitutivephotomorphogenic homolog subunit 7a (arabidopsis) (COPS7A, AccessionNP_(—)057403.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COPS7A.

Cse1 chromosome segregation 1-like (yeast) (CSE1L, AccessionNP_(—)803185.1) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CSE1L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CSE1L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSE1L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17881, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Cse1 chromosomesegregation 1-like (yeast) (CSE1L, Accession NP_(—)803185.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CSE1L.

Cse1 chromosome segregation 1-like (yeast) (CSE1L, AccessionNP_(—)001307.2) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CSE1L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CSE1L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSE1L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17881, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Cse1 chromosomesegregation 1-like (yeast) (CSE1L, Accession NP_(—)001307.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CSE1L.

Catenin (cadherin-associated protein), alpha 2 (CTNNA2, AccessionNP_(—)004380.1) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CTNNA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CTNNA2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CTNNA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1392, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Catenin(cadherin-associated protein), alpha 2 (CTNNA2, Accession NP_004380.1),a gene which is involved in the cytoplasmic anchorage of cell-cell andcell-substrate adhesion molecules. Accordingly, utilities of GAM175include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CTNNA2.

The function of CTNNA2 has been established by previous studies.Cell-cell and cell-matrix adhesions involve transmembrane glycoproteinssuch as cell adhesion molecules and integrins, which are thought tofunction via interactions of their cytoplasmic domains with proteinsassociated with the cytoskeleton. Vinculin (OMIM Ref. No. 193065) andtalin (OMIM Ref. No. 186745) are examples. The activity of cadherins(e.g., 114020), which mediate homophilic cell-cell Ca(2+)-dependentassociation, depends on their anchorage to cytoskeleton via proteinstermed catenins (Herrenknecht et al., 1991).

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CTNNA2.Mice homozygous for the ‘cerebellar-deficient folia’ (cdf) mutation areataxic and have cerebellar hypoplasia and abnormal lobulation of thecerebellum (Cook et al., 1997). In the cerebella of cdf/cdf homozygousmice, approximately 40% of Purkinje cells are located ectopically in thewhite matter and inner granule-cell layer. Many hippocampal pyramidalcells are scattered in the plexiform layers, and those that arecorrectly positioned are less densely packed than are cells in wildtypemice. Park et al. (2002) showed that fear conditioning and prepulseinhibition of the startle response are also disrupted in cdf/cdf mice.They identified a deletion on mouse chromosome 6 that removedapproximately 150 kb of the cdf region. The deletion included part ofCatna2, encoding alpha-N-catenin, a protein that links the classiccadherins to the neuronal cytoskeleton. Expression of a Catna2 transgenein cdf/cdf mice restored normal cerebellar and hippocampal morphology,prepulse inhibition, and fear conditioning. The findings suggested thatcatenin-cadherin cell- adhesion complexes are important in cerebellarand hippocampal lamination and in the control of startle modulation.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CTNNA2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Claverie, J.-M.; Hardelin, J.-P.; Legouis, R.; Levilliers, J.;Bougueleret, L.; Mattei, M.-G.; Petit, C.: Characterization andchromosomal assignment of a human cDNA encoding a protein related to themurine 102-kDa cadherin-associated protein (alpha-catenin). Genomics15:13-20, 1993; and

Park, C.; Falls, W.; Finger, J. H.; Longo-Guess, C. M.; Ackerman, S. L.:Deletion in Catna2, encoding alpha-N-catenin, causes cerebellar andhippocampal lamination defects and impaired.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CTNNA2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 114025, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Catenin, beta interacting protein 1 (CTNNBIP1, AccessionNP_(—)064633.1) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CTNNBIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CTNNBIP1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CTNNBIP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17490,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Catenin, betainteracting protein 1 (CTNNBIP1, Accession NP_(—)064633.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CTNNBIP1.

Catenin (cadherin-associated protein), delta 1 (CTNND1, AccessionNP_(—)001322.1) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CTNND1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CTNND1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CTNND1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18658, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Catenin(cadherin-associated protein), delta 1 (CTNND1, Accession NP_001322.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CTNND1.

Death-associated protein kinase 1 (DAPK1, Accession NP_(—)004929.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DAPK1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DAPK1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DAPK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10219, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Death-associatedprotein kinase 1 (DAPK1, Accession NP_(—)004929.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DAPK1.

Dna cross-link repair 1c (pso2 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (DCLRE1C,Accession NP_(—)071932.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DCLRE1C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DCLRE1C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCLRE1C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8700, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Dna cross-linkrepair 1c (pso2 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (DCLRE1C, AccessionNP_071932.1), a gene which intervenes in V(D)J recombination/DNA repair.and therefore may be associated with Severe combined immunodeficiencywith sensitivity to ionizing radiation . Accordingly, utilities ofGAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Severe combinedimmunodeficiency with sensitivity to ionizing radiation ., and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DCLRE1C.

The function of DCLRE1C and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Diaphanous homolog 2(drosophila) (DIAPH2, Accession NP_(—)006720.1) is another GAM175 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DIAPH2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DIAPH2, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DIAPH2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5513, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Diaphanous homolog2 (drosophila) (DIAPH2, Accession NP_(—)006720.1), a gene which mayaffect in oogenesis and therefore may be associated with Prematureovarian failure. Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Premature ovarian failure., and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DIAPH2.

The function of DIAPH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. DKFZp434G179 (AccessionXP_(—)087065.1) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DKFZp434G179 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DKFZp434G179, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZp434G179 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15093, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434G179(Accession XP_(—)087065.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434G179.

DKFZP434H132 (Accession NP_(—)056307.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434H132 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434H132, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434H132 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10923, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434H132(Accession NP_(—)056307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434H132.

DKFZP434H2010 (Accession NP_(—)115505.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434H2010 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434H2010, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434H2010 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2795, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434H2010(Accession NP_(—)115505.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434H2010.

DKFZp434K2435 (Accession NP_(—)115632.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434K2435 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434K2435, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434K2435 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6806, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434K2435(Accession NP_(—)115632.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434K2435.

DKFZp761G0122 (Accession NP_(—)689874.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761G0122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761G0122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761G0122 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10041, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761G0122(Accession NP_(—)689874.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761G0122.

Ectodermal dysplasia 1, anhidrotic (ED1, Accession NP_(—)001390.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ED1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ED1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ED1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3738, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Ectodermaldysplasia 1, anhidrotic (ED1, Accession NP_(—)001390.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ED1.

Endothelial differentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 1(EDG1, Accession NP_(—)001391.2) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EDG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EDG1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EDG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5089, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialdifferentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 1 (EDG1,Accession NP_(—)001391.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EDG1.

Epsin 2 (EPN2, Accession NP_(—)055779.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EPN2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by EPN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPN2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3856, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Epsin 2 (EPN2,Accession NP_(—)055779.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EPN2.

Epsin 2 (EPN2, Accession NP_(—)683723.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EPN2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by EPN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPN2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3856, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Epsin 2 (EPN2,Accession NP_(—)683723.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EPN2.

Fem-1 homolog a (c.elegans) (FEM1A, Accession NP_(—)061178.1) is anotherGAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FEM1A BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FEM1A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FEM1ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18114, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Fem-1 homolog a(c.elegans) (FEM1A, Accession NP_(—)061178.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FEM1A.

FLJ10520 (Accession NP_(—)060594.2) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10520 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10520,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10520 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2136, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10520(Accession NP_(—)060594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10520.

FLJ11286 (Accession NP_(—)060851.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11286 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11286,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11286 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5419, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11286(Accession NP_(—)060851.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11286.

FLJ11700 (Accession NP_(—)079168.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11700 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11700,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11700 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12317, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11700(Accession NP_(—)079168.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11700.

FLJ12242 (Accession NP_(—)078957.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12242 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12242,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12242 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6997, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12242(Accession NP_(—)078957.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12242.

FLJ13081 (Accession NP_(—)079110.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13081 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13081,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13081 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13081(Accession NP_(—)079110.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13081.

FLJ13241 (Accession NP_(—)079364.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13241 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13241,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13241 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14121, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13241(Accession NP_(—)079364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13241.

FLJ13544 (Accession NP_(—)079284.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13544 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13544,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13544 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9579, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13544(Accession NP_(—)079284.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13544.

FLJ21868 (Accession NP_(—)073606.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21868 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21868,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21868 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21868(Accession NP_(—)073606.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21868.

FLJ22167 (Accession NP_(—)078809.2) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22167 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22167,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22167 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1259, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22167(Accession NP_(—)078809.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22167.

FLJ22578 (Accession NP_(—)079140.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22578 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22578,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22578 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15094, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22578(Accession NP_(—)079140.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22578.

FLJ23754 (Accession NP_(—)689888.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23754 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23754,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23754 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23754(Accession NP_(—)689888.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23754.

FLJ36928 (Accession NP_(—)775822.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36928 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36928,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36928 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15645, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36928(Accession NP_(—)775822.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36928.

FLJ39058 (Accession NP_(—)775851.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39058 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39058,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39058 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1228, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39058(Accession NP_(—)775851.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39058.

FLJ39501 (Accession NP_(—)775754.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39501 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39501,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39501 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39501(Accession NP_(—)775754.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39501.

Folylpolyglutamate synthase (FPGS, Accession NP_(—)004948.2) is anotherGAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FPGS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FPGS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FPGSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7959, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Folylpolyglutamatesynthase (FPGS, Accession NP_(—)004948.2), a gene which is involved inconversion of folates to polyglutamate derivatives. Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FPGS.

The function of FPGS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM120.1. Galactose-4-epimerase,udp-(GALE, Accession NP_(—)000394.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GALE BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GALE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GALE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6061, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition ofGalactose-4-epimerase, udp-(GALE, Accession NP_(—)000394.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GALE.

Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP, Accession NP_(—)002046.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GFAP BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GFAP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GFAPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3851, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Glial fibrillaryacidic protein (GFAP, Accession NP_(—)002046.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GFAP.

G protein-coupled receptor 44 (GPR44, Accession NP_(—)004769.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR44 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR44, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR44BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5220, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 44 (GPR44, Accession NP_(—)004769.1), a gene which mediatessignals to the interior of the cell via activation of heterotrimeric Gproteins . Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GPR44.

The function of GPR44 has been established by previous studies. By PCRamplification of human genomic DNA using degenerate oligonucleotidescorresponding to transmembrane domains 3 and 7 of the mouse delta-opioidreceptor and somatostatin receptors, Marchese et al. (1999) isolated apartial cDNA for a novel G protein-coupled receptor, which theydesignated GPR44. They obtained a full-length clone by screening alambda human genomic library. GPR44 encodes a 472-amino acid proteinthat is closely related to chemoattractant receptors. Northern blotanalysis revealed a 3.5-kb GPR44 transcript primarily in thalamus,frontal cortex, pons, and hippocampus and at lower levels inhypothalamus and caudate/putamen. A 3.4-kb transcript was detected infetal liver, leukocytes, and thymus. Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2; OMIM Ref.No. 176803) and other prostanoids are synthesized by the constitutivecyclooxygenase COX1 (PTGS1; 176805) and its inducible isoform, COX2(PTGS2; 600262). PGD2, which is implicated in allergic disease, elicitsits biologic function through interaction with the DP receptor (PTGDR;604687). Hirai et al. (2001) showed that PGD2 produced by activated mastcells uses CRTH2 to induce intracellular calcium mobilization andchemotaxis in Th2 cells in a G-alpha(i) (GNAI1; 139310)-dependentmanner. In addition, they found that CRTH2 rather than DP mediatesPGD2-dependent migration of blood eosinophils and basophils. Functionalanalysis indicated that PGD2 signaling through DP is coupled toG-alpha(s) (GNAS; 139320) and does not induce chemotaxis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hirai, H.; Tanaka, K.; Yoshie, O.; Ogawa, K.; Kenmotsu, K.; Takamori,Y.; Ichimasa, M.; Sugamura, K.; Nakamura, M.; Takano, S.; Nagata, K.:Prostaglandin D2 selectively induces chemotaxis in T helper type 2cells, eosinophils, and basophils via seven-transmembrane receptorCRTH2. J. Exp. Med. 193:255-261, 2001; and

Marchese, A.; Sawzdargo, M.; Nguyen, T.; Cheng, R.; Heng, H. H. Q.;Nowak, T.; Im, D-S.; Lynch, K. R.; George, S. R.; O'Dowd, B. F.:Discovery of three novel orphan G-protein-coupled r.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GPR44 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604837, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Germ cell associated 1 (GSG1, Accession NP_(—)722545.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GSG1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GSG1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GSG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8755, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Germ cellassociated 1 (GSG1, Accession NP_(—)722545.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GSG1.

HCNGP (Accession NP_(—)037392.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HCNGP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HCNGP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HCNGP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12212, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of HCNGP (AccessionNP_(—)037392.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HCNGP.

Heparan sulfate 6-o-sulfotransferase 2 (HS6ST2, AccessionNP_(—)671704.2) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HS6ST2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HS6ST2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HS6ST2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12074, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Heparan sulfate6-o-sulfotransferase 2 (HS6ST2, Accession NP_(—)671704.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HS6ST2.

Interleukin 18 binding protein (IL18BP, Accession NP_(—)766630.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL18BPBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL18BP, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL18BP BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17825, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 18binding protein (IL18BP, Accession NP_(—)766630.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL18BP.

Interleukin 18 binding protein (IL18BP, Accession NP_(—)005690.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL18BPBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL18BP, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL18BP BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17825, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 18binding protein (IL18BP, Accession NP_(—)005690.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL18BP.

KIAA0193 (Accession NP_(—)055581.2) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0193 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0193,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0193 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0193(Accession NP_(—)055581.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0193.

KIAA0354 (Accession NP_(—)055687.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0354 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0354,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0354 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6463, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0354(Accession NP_(—)055687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0354.

KIAA0478 (Accession NP_(—)055685.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0478 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0478,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0478 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4764, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0478(Accession NP_(—)055685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0478.

KIAA0493 (Accession XP_(—)034717.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0493 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0493,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0493 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0493(Accession XP_(—)034717.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0493.

KIAA0605 (Accession NP_(—)055509.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0605 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0605,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0605 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0605(Accession NP_(—)055509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0605.

KIAA1671 (Accession XP_(—)037809.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1671 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1671,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1671 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1671(Accession XP_(—)037809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1671.

KIAA1727 (Accession XP_(—)034262.4) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1727 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1727,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1727 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15320, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1727(Accession XP_(—)034262.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1727.

KIAA1804 (Accession NP_(—)115811.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1804 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1804,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1804 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13721, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1804(Accession NP_(—)115811.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1804.

KIAA1858 (Accession XP_(—)040592.3) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1858 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1858BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1858, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1858BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1858 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7750 and SEQID:4361 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1858(Accession XP_(—)040592.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1858.

Klotho (KL, Accession NP_(—)710150.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KL BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5056, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Klotho (KL,Accession NP_(—)710150.1), a gene which has similarity tobeta-glucosidases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KL.

The function of KL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM48.2. Klotho (KL, AccessionNP_(—)004786.2) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5056, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Klotho (KL,Accession NP_(—)004786.2), a gene which has similarity tobeta-glucosidases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KL.

The function of KL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM48.2. Kelch-like 3(drosophila) (KLHL3, Accession NP_059111.1) is another GAM175 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLHL3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKLHL3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLHL3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2953, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Kelch-like 3(drosophila) (KLHL3, Accession NP_(—)059111.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KLHL3.

Keratin associated protein 4-12 (KRTAP4-12, Accession NP_(—)114060.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KRTAP4-12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by KRTAP4-12, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KRTAP4-12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7123, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Keratin associatedprotein 4-12 (KRTAP4-12, Accession NP_(—)114060.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KRTAP4-12.

Laminin, alpha 4 (LAMA4, Accession NP_(—)002281.1) is another GAM175target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LAMA4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LAMA4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LAMA4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11842, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Laminin, alpha 4(LAMA4, Accession NP_(—)002281.1), a gene which mediates the attachment,migration and organization of cells into tissues. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LAMA4.

The function of LAMA4 has been established by previous studies. Laminin,a multidomain glycoprotein, is the major noncollagenous constituent ofbasement membranes. It is composed of 3 nonidentical chains: A (OMIMRef. No. 150320), B1 (OMIM Ref. No. 150240), and B2 (OMIM Ref. No.150290). The laminins form a cruciform structure consisting of 3 shortarms, each of which is formed from different chains, and a long armcomposed of all 3 chains. By screening a human keratinocyte cDNA libraryfor type VII collagen sequences, Richards et al. (1994) isolated a newlaminin alpha chain variant gene, LAMA4 (formerly called LAMA3).Northern blot analysis indicated that a cDNA encoding LAMA4 hybridizedto a 6.45-kb mRNA, significantly smaller than the 9.5- to 10-kb mRNA oflaminin A (Haaparanta et al., 1991). Using PCR on genomic DNA,flow-sorted chromosomes, and fluorescence in situ hybridization,Richards et al. (1994) localized the LAMA4 gene to human chromosome6q21. In this abstract, the authors referred to the gene as LAMA3; inthe related article, Richards et al. (1994) used the corrected symbol,LAMA4. Iivanainen et al. (1995) cloned the laminin alpha-4 cDNA byscreening a fetal lung library with a PCR product generated from primersbased on a partial laminin-like sequence reported by GenBank. Thecomplete cDNA is approximately 6.2 kb long and encodes a predictedprotein of 1,816 amino acids. The domain structure of the protein issimilar to the alpha-3 chain (LAMA3, also called BM600), both of whichresemble truncated versions of alpha-1 and alpha-2 in whichapproximately 1,200 residues at the amino end have been lost. Northernblots showed strong expression of the mRNA in adult heart, lung, ovary,small and large intestines, liver, and placenta.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Iivanainen, A.; Sainio, K.; Sariola, H.; Tryggvason, K.: Primarystructure and expression of a novel human laminin alpha-4 chain. FEBSLett. 365:183-188, 1995; and

Richards, A. J.; Al-Imara, L.; Carter, N. P.; Lloy, J. C.; Leversha, M.A.; Pope, F. M.: Localization of the gene (LAMA4) to chromosome 6q21 andisolation of a partial cDNA encoding a.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LAMA4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600133, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Laminin, gamma 1 (formerly lamb2) (LAMC1, AccessionNP_(—)002284.2) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LAMC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LAMC1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LAMC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18303, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Laminin, gamma 1(formerly lamb2) (LAMC1, Accession NP_(—)002284.2), a gene which maymediate the attachment, migration, and organization of cells intotissues. Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LAMC1.

The function of LAMC1 has been established by previous studies. Lamininis a heterotrimeric extracellular matrix protein consisting of 3 chains:alpha (LAMA1; 150320), beta (LAMB1; 150240), and gamma (formerly A, B1,and B2, respectively). Several isoforms of each chain have beenidentified. Laminin gamma-1 is the most ubiquitously expressed lamininsubunit (Burgeson et al., 1994; Miner et al., 1997). In mouse, thelaminin subunits alpha-1, beta-1, and gamma-1 are expressed in thepreimplantation embryo before the appearance of the first basementmembrane of the trophectodermal epithelium. Smyth et al. (1999) targetedthe LAMC1 gene by homologous recombination in mouse embryonic stem (ES)cells. Mice heterozygous for the mutation had a normal phenotype andwere fertile, whereas homozygous mutant embryos did not survive beyondday 5.5 postcoitum. These embryos lacked basement membranes, andalthough the blastocysts had expanded, primitive endoderm cells remainedin the inner mass, and the parietal yolk sac did not develop. CulturedES cells appeared normal after targeting both LAMC1 genes, but theembryoid bodies derived from them also lacked basement membranes, havingdisorganized extracellular deposits of the basement membrane proteinscollagen IV and perlecan, and the cells failed to differentiate intostable myotubes. Nomenclature: Burgeson et al. (1994), a group of 14leading researchers in the field of connective tissue proteins, adopteda new nomenclature for the laminins. They were numbered with arabicnumerals in the order discovered. The previous A, B1, and B2 chains, andtheir isoforms, are alpha, beta, and gamma, respectively, followed by anarabic numeral to identify the isoform. For example, the first lamininidentified from the Engelbreth-Holm-Swarm tumor (EHS) was designatedlaminin-1 with the chain composition alpha-1/beta-1/gamma-1. The genesfor these 3 chains are LAMA1, LAMB1 (OMIM Ref. No. 150240), and LAMC1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Smyth, N.; Vatansever, H. S.; Murray, P.; Meyer, M.; Frie, C.; Paulsson,M.; Edgar, D.: Absence of basement membranes after targeting the LAMC1gene results in embryonic lethality due to failure of endodermdifferentiation. J. Cell Biol. 144:151-160, 1999; and

Burgeson, R. E.; Chiquet, M.; Deutzmann, R.; Ekblom, P.; Engel, J.;Kleinman, H.; Martin, G. R.; Meneguzzi, G.; Paulsson, M.; Sanes, J.;Timpl, R.; Tryggvason, K.; Yamada, Y.; Yurchenco.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LAMC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 150290, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Lymphocyte cytosolic protein 2 (sh2 domain containingleukocyte protein of 76 kda) (LCP2, Accession NP_(—)005556.1) is anotherGAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LCP2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LCP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LCP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2817, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Lymphocytecytosolic protein 2 (sh2 domain containing leukocyte protein of 76 kda)(LCP2, Accession NP_(—)005556.1), a gene which involved in t cellantigen receptor mediated signaling. and therefore may be associatedwith Fetal hemorrhage and platelet dysfunction. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Fetalhemorrhage and platelet dysfunction, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LCP2.

The function of LCP2 has been established by previous studies.Activation of tyrosine kinases of the src and syk family is required forT-cell receptor-mediated signaling. Jackman et al. (1995) identified a76-kD protein that associates with the Grb2 adaptor protein (OMIM Ref.No. 108355) and is a substrate for tyrosine kinase in the activationpathway. The SLP76 (SH2 domain- containing leukocyte protein of 76 kD)cDNA encodes a predicted 533-amino acid protein with a single C-terminalSrc homology 2 (SH2) domain, a proline-rich region with a binding sitefor Grb2, and an acidic N-terminal region with tyrosines that arephosphorylated after T-cell receptor engagement (Sunden et al., 1996).The human and mouse amino acid sequences are 84% identical. Northernblots demonstrated expression in peripheral blood leukocytes, thymus,and spleen and in human T-cell, B-cell, and monocytic cell lines.Recombinantly expressed SLP76 was shown to associate with a GST/Grb2fusion protein. Overexpression of SLP76 has also been shown to enhancethe activity of the promoter for the IL2 gene (Motto et al., 1996).Sunden et al. (1996) used a monochromosomal somatic cell hybrid panel tomap the gene, designated LCP2, to chromosome 5. A 2-allele polymorphismwithin the gene was then used to map the locus genetically near themarker D5S429, which has been assigned to 5q33.1-qter

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of LCP2.Clements et al. (1999) described fetal hemorrhage and perinatalmortality in mice deficient in SLP76. Although megakaryocyte andplatelet development proceeded normally in the absence of SLP76,collagen-induced platelet aggregation and granule release were markedlyimpaired. Furthermore, treatment of SLP76-deficient platelets withcollagen failed to elicit tyrosine phosphorylation of phospholipaseC-gamma-2, suggesting that SLP76 functions upstream of PLC-gamma-2activation. The data provided a potential mechanism for the fetalhemorrhage observed in the SLP76-deficient mice and showed that SLP76expression is required for optimal receptor-mediated signal transductionin platelets as well as in T lymphocytes.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for LCP2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Clements, J. L.; Lee, J. R.; Gross, B.; Yang, B.; Olson, J. D.; Sandra,A.; Watson, S. P.; Lentz, S. R.; Koretzky, G. A.: Fetal hemorrhage andplatelet dysfunction in SLP- 76-deficient mice. J. Clin. Invest.103:19-25, 1999. ; and

Sunden, S. L. F.; Carr, L. L.; Clements, J. L.; Motto, D. G.; Koretzky,G. A.: Polymorphism in and localization of the gene LCP2 (SLP-76) tochromosome 5q33.1-qter. Genomics 35:269-270.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LCP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601603, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. LOC118461 (Accession XP_(—)060969.2) is another GAM175 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118461 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC118461, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC118461 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9284, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC118461(Accession XP_(—)060969.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118461.

LOC122282 (Accession XP_(—)063046.4) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC122282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC122282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC122282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13483, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC122282(Accession XP_(—)063046.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC122282.

LOC125115 (Accession XP_(—)064442.3) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC125115 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC125115, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC125115 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16189, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC125115(Accession XP_(—)064442.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC125115.

LOC145609 (Accession XP_(—)096817.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145609 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145609, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145609 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4216, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC145609(Accession XP_(—)096817.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145609.

LOC147381 (Accession XP_(—)097230.2) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147381 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147381, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147381 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3191, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC147381(Accession XP_(—)097230.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147381.

LOC150933 (Accession XP_(—)097971.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150933 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150933, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150933 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17201, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC150933(Accession XP_(—)097971.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150933.

LOC151201 (Accession XP_(—)098021.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC151201(Accession XP_(—)098021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151201.

LOC153077 (Accession XP_(—)098307.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2394, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC153077(Accession XP_(—)098307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153077.

LOC153346 (Accession XP_(—)098364.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153346 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153346, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153346 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19725, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC153346(Accession XP_(—)098364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153346.

LOC157858 (Accession XP_(—)098833.2) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157858 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157858, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157858 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11755, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC157858(Accession XP_(—)098833.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157858.

LOC158563 (Accession XP_(—)088606.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158563 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158563, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158563 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3708, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC158563(Accession XP_(—)088606.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158563.

LOC158833 (Accession XP_(—)088691.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158833 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158833, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158833 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4444, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC158833(Accession XP_(—)088691.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158833.

LOC162083 (Accession XP_(—)091339.2) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162083 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC162083, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC162083 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9512, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC162083(Accession XP_(—)091339.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162083.

LOC197342 (Accession XP_(—)113869.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197342 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197342, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197342 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14413, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC197342(Accession XP_(—)113869.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197342.

LOC200197 (Accession XP_(—)114148.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200197 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200197, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200197 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4520, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC200197(Accession XP_(—)114148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200197.

LOC201725 (Accession XP_(—)114370.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201725 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201725, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201725 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3083, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC201725(Accession XP_(—)114370.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201725.

LOC219700 (Accession XP_(—)167570.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219700 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219700, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219700 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC219700(Accession XP_(—)167570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219700.

LOC253142 (Accession XP_(—)173229.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253142 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6541, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC253142(Accession XP_(—)173229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253142.

LOC282915 (Accession XP_(—)212579.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282915 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282915, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282915 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11235, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC282915(Accession XP_(—)212579.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282915.

LOC282951 (Accession XP_(—)212627.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282951 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282951, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282951 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11235, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC282951(Accession XP_(—)212627.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282951.

LOC282976 (Accession XP_(—)210838.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282976 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282976, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282976 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4866, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC282976(Accession XP_(—)210838.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282976.

LOC283126 (Accession XP_(—)210900.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283126 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283126, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283126 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17440, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC283126(Accession XP_(—)210900.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283126.

LOC283142 (Accession XP_(—)210925.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283142 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2594, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC283142(Accession XP_(—)210925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283142.

LOC283482 (Accession XP_(—)211061.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283482 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283482, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283482 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15588, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC283482(Accession XP_(—)211061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283482.

LOC283672 (Accession XP_(—)211152.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283672 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283672, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283672 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11064, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC283672(Accession XP_(—)211152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283672.

LOC283859 (Accession XP_(—)211235.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283859 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283859, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283859 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC283859(Accession XP_(—)211235.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283859.

LOC284080 (Accession XP_(—)211322.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284080 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284080, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284080 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC284080(Accession XP_(—)211322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284080.

LOC284116 (Accession XP_(—)211338.2) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284116 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284116, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284116 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9262, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC284116(Accession XP_(—)211338.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284116.

LOC284296 (Accession NP_(—)787104.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284296 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284296, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284296 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17027, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC284296(Accession NP_(—)787104.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284296.

LOC284462 (Accession XP_(—)211475.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284462 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284462, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284462 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5767, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC284462(Accession XP_(—)211475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284462.

LOC284568 (Accession XP_(—)209263.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284568 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284568, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284568 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC284568(Accession XP_(—)209263.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284568.

LOC284865 (Accession XP_(—)211672.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284865 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284865, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284865 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8040, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC284865(Accession XP_(—)211672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284865.

LOC284982 (Accession XP_(—)211721.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284982 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284982, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284982 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC284982(Accession XP_(—)211721.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284982.

LOC284993 (Accession XP_(—)211722.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284993 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284993, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284993 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10924, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC284993(Accession XP_(—)211722.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284993.

LOC285026 (Accession XP_(—)209440.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285026 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285026, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285026 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19445, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC285026(Accession XP_(—)209440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285026.

LOC285222 (Accession XP_(—)211809.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285222 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285222, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285222 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC285222(Accession XP_(—)211809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285222.

LOC285229 (Accession XP_(—)211812.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285229 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285229, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285229 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6284, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC285229(Accession XP_(—)211812.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285229.

LOC285231 (Accession XP_(—)211813.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285231 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285231, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285231 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2395, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC285231(Accession XP_(—)211813.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285231.

LOC285246 (Accession XP_(—)208303.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285246 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285246, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285246 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC285246(Accession XP_(—)208303.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285246.

LOC285388 (Accession XP_(—)208316.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285388 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285388, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285388 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8111, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC285388(Accession XP_(—)208316.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285388.

LOC285438 (Accession XP_(—)209613.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285438 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285438, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285438 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10871, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC285438(Accession XP_(—)209613.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285438.

LOC285486 (Accession XP_(—)209633.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285486 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285486, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285486 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8485, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC285486(Accession XP_(—)209633.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285486.

LOC285602 (Accession XP_(—)209676.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285602 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285602, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285602 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12446, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC285602(Accession XP_(—)209676.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285602.

LOC285745 (Accession XP_(—)212007.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285745 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285745, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285745 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19064, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC285745(Accession XP_(—)212007.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285745.

LOC285747 (Accession XP_(—)209742.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285747 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285747, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285747 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1009, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC285747(Accession XP_(—)209742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285747.

LOC285786 (Accession XP_(—)208349.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285786 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285786, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285786 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19355, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC285786(Accession XP_(—)208349.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285786.

LOC285805 (Accession XP_(—)212027.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285805 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285805, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285805 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6025, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC285805(Accession XP_(—)212027.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285805.

LOC285833 (Accession XP_(—)209790.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285833 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285833, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285833 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11235, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC285833(Accession XP_(—)209790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285833.

LOC285945 (Accession XP_(—)212092.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285945 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285945, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285945 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20077, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC285945(Accession XP_(—)212092.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285945.

LOC285992 (Accession XP_(—)212126.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285992 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285992, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285992 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9866, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC285992(Accession XP_(—)212126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285992.

LOC286002 (Accession XP_(—)212132.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286002 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286002, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286002 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12015, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC286002(Accession XP_(—)212132.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286002.

LOC286132 (Accession XP_(—)212194.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286132 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286132, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286132 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4900, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC286132(Accession XP_(—)212194.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286132.

LOC286214 (Accession XP_(—)212231.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286214 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286214, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286214 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2319, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC286214(Accession XP_(—)212231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286214.

LOC286471 (Accession XP_(—)210061.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286471 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286471, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286471 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5576, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC286471(Accession XP_(—)210061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286471.

LOC338565 (Accession XP_(—)294653.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338565 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338565, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338565 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10504, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC338565(Accession XP_(—)294653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338565.

LOC338585 (Accession XP_(—)294658.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338585 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338585, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338585 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9293, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC338585(Accession XP_(—)294658.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338585.

LOC339071 (Accession XP_(—)294800.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339071 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339071, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339071 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11684, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC339071(Accession XP_(—)294800.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339071.

LOC339152 (Accession XP_(—)294829.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339152 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339152, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339152 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18348, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC339152(Accession XP_(—)294829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339152.

LOC339666 (Accession XP_(—)295024.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339666 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339666, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339666 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4270, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC339666(Accession XP_(—)295024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339666.

LOC339831 (Accession XP_(—)295080.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339831 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339831, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339831 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7585, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC339831(Accession XP_(—)295080.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339831.

LOC339834 (Accession NP_(—)835467.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339834 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC339834, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC339834 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14967, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC339834(Accession NP_(—)835467.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339834.

LOC339834 (Accession XP_(—)291033.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339834 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC339834, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC339834 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14967, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC339834(Accession XP_(—)291033.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339834.

LOC339872 (Accession XP_(—)291050.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339872 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339872, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339872 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC339872(Accession XP_(—)291050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339872.

LOC340090 (Accession XP_(—)295154.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340090 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340090, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340090 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC340090(Accession XP_(—)295154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340090.

LOC340397 (Accession XP_(—)295237.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340397 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340397, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340397 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC340397(Accession XP_(—)295237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340397.

LOC340408 (Accession XP_(—)291274.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14607, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC340408(Accession XP_(—)291274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340408.

LOC340895 (Accession XP_(—)295865.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10036, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC340895(Accession XP_(—)295865.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340895.

LOC342125 (Accession XP_(—)292375.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342125 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342125, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342125 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12487, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC342125(Accession XP_(—)292375.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342125.

LOC347240 (Accession XP_(—)294563.2) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347240 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347240, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347240 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8399, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC347240(Accession XP_(—)294563.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347240.

LOC347759 (Accession XP_(—)084325.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347759 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347759, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347759 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5676, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC347759(Accession XP_(—)084325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347759.

LOC348158 (Accession XP_(—)300646.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348158 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348158BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348158, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348158BINDING SITE1 and LOC348158 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17028 andSEQ ID:9642 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC348158(Accession XP_(—)300646.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348158.

LOC348370 (Accession XP_(—)300721.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348370 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348370, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348370 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC348370(Accession XP_(—)300721.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348370.

LOC348378 (Accession XP_(—)300723.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348378 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348378, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348378 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15891, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC348378(Accession XP_(—)300723.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348378.

LOC348383 (Accession XP_(—)300726.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348383 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348383, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348383 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC348383(Accession XP_(—)300726.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348383.

LOC351256 (Accession XP_(—)301805.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC351256 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC351256, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC351256 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6773, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC351256(Accession XP_(—)301805.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC351256.

LOC92078 (Accession XP_(—)042684.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92078 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92078,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92078 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4921, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC92078(Accession XP_(—)042684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92078.

LOC96597 (Accession XP_(—)039922.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC96597 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC96597,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC96597 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LOC96597(Accession XP_(—)039922.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC96597.

LPHN2 (Accession NP_(—)036434.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LPHN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LPHN2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LPHN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of LPHN2 (AccessionNP_(—)036434.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LPHN2.

MGC11242 (Accession NP_(—)077296.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC11242 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11242,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11242 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8334, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of MGC11242(Accession NP_(—)077296.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC11242.

MGC20785 (Accession NP_(—)689934.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC20785 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC20785,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC20785 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14606, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of MGC20785(Accession NP_(—)689934.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC20785.

MGC22014 (Accession XP_(—)035307.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC22014 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC22014,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC22014 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of MGC22014(Accession XP_(—)035307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC22014.

MGC23908 (Accession XP_(—)038290.2) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC23908 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC23908,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC23908 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2079, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of MGC23908(Accession XP_(—)038290.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC23908.

MGC2848 (Accession NP_(—)116306.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2848 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2848,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2848 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12200, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of MGC2848 (AccessionNP_(—)116306.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2848.

MGC33971 (Accession NP_(—)699174.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33971 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33971,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33971 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of MGC33971(Accession NP_(—)699174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33971.

MGC34728 (Accession NP_(—)689746.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34728 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34728,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34728 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14010, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of MGC34728(Accession NP_(—)689746.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34728.

MGC39320 (Accession NP_(—)689642.2) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC39320 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39320,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39320 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18878, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of MGC39320(Accession NP_(—)689642.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC39320.

MGC40053 (Accession NP_(—)689796.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40053 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40053,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40053 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1339, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of MGC40053(Accession NP_(—)689796.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40053.

MGC4368 (Accession NP_(—)078786.2) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4368 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4368,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4368 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5575, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of MGC4368 (AccessionNP_(—)078786.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4368.

MIG-6 (Accession NP_(—)061821.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MIG-6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MIG-6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIG-6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11440, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of MIG-6 (AccessionNP_(—)061821.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MIG-6.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein s12 (MRPS12, Accession NP_066930.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPS12, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPS12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18531, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s12 (MRPS12, Accession NP_(—)066930.1), a gene whichis a component of the mitochondrial ribosome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MRPS12.

The function of MRPS12 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Mitochondrial ribosomalprotein s12 (MRPS12, Accession NP_(—)203527.1) is another GAM175 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS12 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MRPS12, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MRPS12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18531, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s12 (MRPS12, Accession NP_(—)203527.1), a gene whichis a component of the mitochondrial ribosome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MRPS12.

The function of MRPS12 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Mitochondrial ribosomalprotein s12 (MRPS12, Accession NP_(—)203526.1) is another GAM175 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS12 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MRPS12, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MRPS12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18531, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s12 (MRPS12, Accession NP_(—)203526.1), a gene whichis a component of the mitochondrial ribosome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MRPS12.

The function of MRPS12 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. MTA3 (AccessionXP_(—)038567.5) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MTA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTA3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MTA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5772, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of MTA3 (AccessionXP_(—)038567.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTA3.

MUM-1 (Accession XP_(—)300238.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MUM-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MUM-1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MUM-1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17769, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of MUM-1 (AccessionXP_(—)300238.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MUM-1.

Max interacting protein 1 (MXI1, Accession NP_(—)569157.1) is anotherGAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MXI1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MXI1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MXI1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14939, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Max interactingprotein 1 (MXI1, Accession NP_(—)569157.1), a gene which acts as a tumorsuppressor in vivo, engages the MYC network in a functionally relevantmanner and therefore may be associated with Prostate cancer,neurofibrosarcoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Prostate cancer, neurofibrosarcoma, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with MXI1.

The function of MXI1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Max interacting protein1 (MXI1, Accession NP_(—)005953.2) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MXI1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMXI1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MXI1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Max interactingprotein 1 (MXI1, Accession NP_(—)005953.2), a gene which acts as a tumorsuppressor in vivo, engages the MYC network in a functionally relevantmanner and therefore may be associated with Prostate cancer,neurofibrosarcoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Prostate cancer, neurofibrosarcoma, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with MXI1.

The function of MXI1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. N4BP3 (AccessionXP_(—)038920.2) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. N4BP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by N4BP3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of N4BP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18724, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of N4BP3 (AccessionXP_(—)038920.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith N4BP3.

Nucleosome assembly protein 1-like 1 (NAP1L1, Accession NP_(—)631946.1)is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NAP1L1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NAP1L1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of NAP1L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12445, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Nucleosomeassembly protein 1-like 1 (NAP1L1, Accession NP_(—)631946.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NAP1L1.

Nucleosome assembly protein 1-like 1 (NAP1L1, Accession NP_(—)004528.1)is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NAP1L1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NAP1L1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of NAP1L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12445, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Nucleosomeassembly protein 1-like 1 (NAP1L1, Accession NP_(—)004528.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NAP1L1.

NCE2 (Accession NP_(—)057594.2) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NCE2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byNCE2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NCE2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5057, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of NCE2 (AccessionNP_(—)057594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NCE2.

N-myc downstream regulated gene 1 (NDRG1, Accession NP_(—)006087.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDRG1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NDRG1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDRG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5659, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of N-myc downstreamregulated gene 1 (NDRG1, Accession NP_(—)006087.1), a gene which mayhave a growth inhibitory role. and therefore may be associated withHereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, lom type. Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofHereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, lom type, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with NDRG1.

The function of NDRG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. NUPL1 (AccessionNP_(—)055593.1) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NUPL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NUPL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUPL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14772, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of NUPL1 (AccessionNP_(—)055593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUPL1.

NUPL1 (Accession NP_(—)054808.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NUPL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by NUPL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUPL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14772, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of NUPL1 (AccessionNP_(—)054808.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUPL1.

Nuclear transport factor 2-like export factor 2 (NXT2, AccessionNP_(—)061168.2) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NXT2 BINDING SITE1 and NXT2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by NXT2, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NXT2 BINDING SITE1 and NXT2 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:9223 and SEQ ID:5917 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear transportfactor 2-like export factor 2 (NXT2, Accession NP_(—)061168.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NXT2.

Pas domain containing serine/threonine kinase (PASK, AccessionNP_(—)055963.1) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PASK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PASK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PASK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7891, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Pas domaincontaining serine/threonine kinase (PASK, Accession NP_(—)055963.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PASK.

Phosphodiesterase 11a (PDE11A, Accession NP_(—)058649.2) is anotherGAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE11A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PDE11A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE11ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16840, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase11a (PDE11A, Accession NP_(—)058649.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PDE11A.

Period homolog 3 (drosophila) (PER3, Accession NP_(—)058515.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PER3 BINDINGSITE1 and PER3 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PER3, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PER3 BINDING SITE1 and PER3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:2006 and SEQ ID:3046 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Period homolog 3(drosophila) (PER3, Accession NP_(—)058515.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PER3.

Phospholipase a2, group iii (PLA2G3, Accession NP_(—)056530.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLA2G3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PLA2G3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPLA2G3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14052, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Phospholipase a2,group iii (PLA2G3, Accession NP_(—)056530.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PLA2G3.

Paired mesoderm homeo box 1 (PMX1, Accession NP_(—)073207.1) is anotherGAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PMX1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PMX1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PMX1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10080, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Paired mesodermhomeo box 1 (PMX1, Accession NP_(—)073207.1), a gene which acts as atranscriptional regulator of muscle creatine kinase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PMX1.

The function of PMX1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Paired mesoderm homeobox 1 (PMX1, Accession NP_(—)008833.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PMX1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PMX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PMX1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10080, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Paired mesodermhomeo box 1 (PMX1, Accession NP_(—)008833.1), a gene which acts as atranscriptional regulator of muscle creatine kinase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PMX1.

The function of PMX1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Polymerase (dnadirected), eta (POLH, Accession NP_(—)006493.1) is another GAM175 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POLH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPOLH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9909, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected), eta (POLH, Accession NP_(—)006493.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with POLH.

Ppar binding protein (PPARBP, Accession NP_(—)004765.2) is anotherGAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPARBP BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PPARBP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPARBPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18113, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Ppar bindingprotein (PPARBP, Accession NP_(—)004765.2), a gene which interacts withthyroid hormone receptors to regulate nuclear receptor-mediatedtranscription; binds dna and p53 protein. and therefore may beassociated with Breast cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Breast cancer, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPARBP.

The function of PPARBP has been established by previous studies. Byimmunoscreening a human B-lymphoma cell cDNA expression library with theanti-p53 (see OMIM Ref. No. TP53; 191170) monoclonal antibody PAb1801,Drane et al. (1997) identified PPARBP, which they called RB18A for‘recognized by PAb1801 monoclonal antibody.’ The predicted 1,566-aminoacid RB18A protein contains several potential nuclear localizationsignals, 13 potential N-glycosylation sites, and a high number ofpotential phosphorylation sites. Despite sharing common antigenicdeterminants with p53, RB18A does not show significant nucleotide oramino acid sequence similarity with p53. Whereas the calculatedmolecular mass of RB18A is 166 kD, the apparent mass of recombinantRB18A was 205 kD by SDS-PAGE analysis. Drane et al. (1997) demonstratedthat RB18A shares functional properties with p53, including DNA binding,p53 binding, and self-oligomerization. Furthermore, RB18A was able toactivate the sequence-specific binding of p53 to DNA, which was inducedthrough an unstable interaction between both proteins. Northern blotanalysis of human tissues detected an 8.5-kb RB18A transcript in alltissues examined except kidney, with highest expression in heart.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of PPARBP.Ito et al. (2000) generated mouse mutants with targeted disruption ofthe Trap220 gene. The null mutants died during an early gestationalstage with heart failure and exhibited impaired neuronal developmentwith extensive apoptosis. Primary embryonic fibroblasts derived fromnull mutants showed impaired cell cycle regulation and a prominentdecrease of thyroid hormone receptor (see OMIM Ref. No. 190160) functionthat was restored by ectopic Trap220; no defect in activation byGal4-RARA, Gal4-RXRA, p53, or Gal4-VP16 (see OMIM Ref. No. 300019) wasdetected. Haploinsufficient mice showed growth retardation, pituitaryhypothyroidism, and widely impaired transcription in certain organs. Theresults indicated that TRAP220 is essential for a wide range ofphysiologic processes and that it also has gene- and activator-selectivefunctions.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for PPARBP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Drane, P.; Barel, M.; Balbo, M.; Frade, R.: Identification of RB18A, a205 kDa new p53 regulatory protein which shares antigenic and functionalproperties with p53. Oncogene 15:3013-3024, 1997; and

Ito, M.; Yuan, C.-X.; Okano, H. J.; Darnell, R. B.; Roeder, R. G.:Involvement of the TRAP220 component of the TRAP/SMCC coactivatorcomplex in embryonic development and thyroid hormone.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPARBP arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604311, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Peptidylprolyl isomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2,Accession NP_(—)055152.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPIL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPIL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPIL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19201, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, Accession NP_(—)055152.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPIL2.

Phosphatase and tensin homolog (mutated in multiple advanced cancers 1)(PTEN, Accession NP_(—)000305.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PTEN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTEN, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PTEN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17273, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Phosphatase andtensin homolog (mutated in multiple advanced cancers 1) (PTEN, AccessionNP_000305.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTEN.

Prostaglandin e synthase 2 (PTGES2, Accession NP_(—)079348.1) is anotherGAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGES2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PTGES2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGES2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10220, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin esynthase 2 (PTGES2, Accession NP_(—)079348.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGES2.

RAB11-FIP4 (Accession NP_(—)116321.2) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB11-FIP4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRAB11-FIP4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB11-FIP4 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12040, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of RAB11-FIP4(Accession NP_(—)116321.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB11-FIP4.

Retinoic acid induced 17 (RAI17, Accession NP_(—)065071.1) is anotherGAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI17 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RAI17, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RAI17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9293, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 17 (RAI17, Accession NP_(—)065071.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAI17.

Ribonuclease, rnase a family, k6 (RNASE6, Accession NP_(—)005606.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNASE6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RNASE6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRNASE6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15669, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Ribonuclease,rnase a family, k6 (RNASE6, Accession NP_(—)005606.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RNASE6.

Ribosomal protein s6 kinase, 90 kda, polypeptide 2 (RPS6KA2, AccessionNP_(—)066958.2) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RPS6KA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RPS6KA2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RPS6KA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4835, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Ribosomal proteins6 kinase, 90 kda, polypeptide 2 (RPS6KA2, Accession NP_(—)066958.2), agene which phosphorylates a wide range of substrates including ribosomalprotein s6. Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RPS6KA2.

The function of RPS6KA2 has been established by previous studies.Serine/threonine protein kinases in the ribosomal S6 kinase (RSK) familyhave been implicated as signaling intermediates in the cellular responseto several growth factors. Moller et al. (1994) described the cloningand characterization of 3 genes encoding 3 isoforms of ribosomal proteinS6 kinase, which they called HU1 (RPS6KA1; 601684), HU2 (RPS6KA2), andHU3 (RPS6KA3; 300075). The partial HU2 cDNA (GenBank L07598) encodes apredicted protein containing 2 distinct consensus ATP-binding sitesequences. Northern blot and RNase protection analyses detected major7.5-kb and minor 3.5-kb HU2 transcripts in fibroblasts, skeletal muscle,lymphocytes, and placenta. Zhao et al. (1995) cloned a full-length cDNAencoding the RPS6KA2 isoform of ribosomal protein S6 kinase, which theydesignated RSK3. The deduced 733- amino acid RSK3 protein has 84% and75% sequence identity with RSK2 (RPS6KA3) and RSK1 (RPS6KA1),respectively. RSK3 has a unique N-terminal sequence which contains aputative bipartite nuclear localization signal. Immunoblot analysis ofhuman cell lysates detected an 83-kD RSK protein. The authorsdemonstrated serum-stimulated nuclear translocation of endogenous RSK3in HeLa cells. RSK3 exhibited growth-stimulated autophosphorylation andkinase activity; however, its relative activity toward several known RSKsubstrates differed from the activities of other RSKs. Unlike RSK1, RSK3was not activated by ERK2 (PRKM1; 176948) in vitro. Northern blotanalysis detected a single 6.5-kb RSK3 transcript in all tissuesexamined, with the highest expression in lung and skeletal muscle.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Moller, D. E.; Xia, C. H.; Tang, W.; Zhu, A. X.; Jakubowski, M.: Humanrsk isoforms: cloning and characterization of tissue-specificexpression. Am. J. Physiol. 266: C351-C359, 1994; and

Zhao, Y.; Bjorbaek, C.; Weremowicz, S.; Morton, C. C.; Moller, D. E.:RSK3 encodes a novel pp90rsk isoform with a unique N-terminal sequence:growth factor- stimulated kinase function and n.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RPS6KA2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601685, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Stearoyl-coa desaturase (delta-9-desaturase) (SCD, AccessionNP_(—)005054.2) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SCD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SCD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15911, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Stearoyl-coadesaturase (delta-9-desaturase) (SCD, Accession NP_(—)005054.2), a genewhich functions in the synthesis of unsaturated fatty acids.Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCD.

The function of SCD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. Sidekick homolog 1(chicken) (SDK1, Accession NP_(—)689957.1) is another GAM175 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SDK1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySDK1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SDK1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6489, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Sidekick homolog 1(chicken) (SDK1, Accession NP_(—)689957.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SDK1.

SEI1 (Accession NP_(—)037508.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SEI1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEI1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SEI1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3289, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of SEI1 (AccessionNP_(—)037508.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SEI1.

Selenoprotein n, 1 (SEPN1, Accession NP_(—)065184.1) is another GAM175target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEPN1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SEPN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEPN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12396, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Selenoprotein n, 1(SEPN1, Accession NP_(—)065184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SEPN1.

SERP1 (Accession NP_(—)055260.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SERP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SERP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14919, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of SERP1 (AccessionNP_(—)055260.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SERP1.

Sh3 domain binding glutamic acid-rich protein like 3 (SH3BGRL3,Accession NP_(—)112576.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SH3BGRL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SH3BGRL3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SH3BGRL3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9406, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Sh3 domain bindingglutamic acid-rich protein like 3 (SH3BGRL3, Accession NP_(—)112576.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SH3BGRL3.

Sh3 and multiple ankyrin repeat domains 3 (SHANK3, AccessionXP_(—)037493.1) is another GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SHANK3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SHANK3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SHANK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2299, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Sh3 and multipleankyrin repeat domains 3 (SHANK3, Accession XP_(—)037493.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SHANK3.

Solute carrier family 11 (proton-coupled divalent metal iontransporters), member 2 (SLC11A2, Accession NP_(—)000608.1) is anotherGAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC11A2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SLC11A2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC11A2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17770, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 11 (proton-coupled divalent metal ion transporters), member 2(SLC11A2, Accession NP_(—)000608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLC11A2.

Solute carrier family 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 6(SLC16A6, Accession NP_(—)004685.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC16A6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC16A6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC16A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12166, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 6 (SLC16A6,Accession NP_(—)004685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC16A6.

Solute carrier family 1 (glutamate/neutral amino acid transporter),member 4 (SLC1A4, Accession NP_(—)003029.2) is another GAM175 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC1A4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC1A4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC1A4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 1 (glutamate/neutral amino acid transporter), member 4 (SLC1A4,Accession NP_(—)003029.2), a gene which transports alanine, serine,cysteine, and threonine. exhibits sodium dependence. Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC1A4.

The function of SLC1A4 has been established by previous studies. In ascreening for cDNAs encoding proteins similar to the sodium-coupledglutamate transporter GLAST1, Hofmann et al. (1994) isolated a cDNAclone encoding a protein that turned out to be identical to the neutralamino acid transporter ASCT1 (Arriza et al., 1993; Shafqat et al.,1993). The new member of the GLAST-related transporter family did nottransport glutamate or aspartate but alanine, serine, cysteine, andthreonine instead. The open reading frame of 1,572 basepairs encodes 524amino acid residues distributed over 8 exons spanning at least 40 kb ofgenomic DNA. The gene for ASCT1, designated SLC1A4, was assigned to2p15-p13 by fluorescence in situ hybridization. The gene structure wasnot related to any previously characterized transporter gene. Zerangueand Kavanaugh (1996) found that the ASCT1 transporter functionsprimarily as an amino acid exchanger. Transport is associated with achloride channel activity that is thermodynamically uncoupled from aminoacid transport.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Arriza, J. L.; Kavanaugh, M. P.; Fairman, W. A.; Wu, Y.-N.; Murdoch, G.H.; North, R. A.; Amara, S. G.: Cloning and expression of a humanneutral amino acid transporter with structural similarity to theglutamate transporter gene family. J. Biol. Chem. 268:15329-15332, 1993;and

Zerangue, N.; Kavanaugh, M. P.: ASCT-1 is a neutral amino acid exchangerwith chloride channel activity. J. Biol. Chem. 271:27991-27994, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC1A4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600229, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 39 (zinc transporter), member 1(SLC39A1, Accession NP_(—)055252.2) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC39A1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC39A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC39A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12020, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 39 (zinc transporter), member 1 (SLC39A1, AccessionNP_(—)055252.2), a gene which is a divalent (zinc/iron) metal iontransporter. Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC39A1.

The function of SLC39A1 has been established by previous studies. TheZRT- and IRT-related protein (ZIP) family is composed of divalent metalion transporters, including A. thaliana IRT1 (iron-regulatedtransporter-1), which appears to play a role in iron uptake, and S.cerevisiae ZRT1 (zinc- regulated transporter-1) and ZRT2, and A.thaliana ZIP1 to ZIP4, all of which are probably zinc transporters(reviewed by Eng et al., 1998). The human growth arrest-inducible geneproduct (GAIP) is also a ZIP family member based on sequence similarity.Lioumi et al. (1998) generated a transcript map of the region within andin the proximity of the epidermal differentiation complex (EDC; 601588),which is located in 1q21. They identified a partial ZIRTL cDNA asmapping to the distal end of the EDC, 200 kb from the S100A1 gene (OMIMRef. No. 176940). Lioumi et al. (1998) found that a portion of the ZIRTLcDNA encodes a polypeptide with significant sequence similarity to theZIP family of iron and zinc transporters from plants and yeast. Byscreening a human keratinocyte cDNA library with the partial ZIRTL cDNA,Lioumi et al. (1999) isolated a full-length ZIRTL cDNA. The predicted324-amino acid ZIRTL protein contains 8 transmembrane domains, 9possible N-myristylation sites, a potential protein kinase Cphosphorylation site, and 4 potential protein kinase II phosphorylationsites. Human ZIRTL shares 21 to 22% amino acid sequence identity with A.thaliana IRT1 and ZIP1 to ZIP4, Pisum sativum Rit1, and S. cerevisiaeZRT1 and ZRT2. ZIRTL also shares 34% amino acid sequence identity withGAIP. The human and mouse Zirtl proteins are 90% similar. The ZIRTL genecontains 4 exons. Northern blot analysis detected a 2.1-kb ZIRTLtranscript in all human tissues tested, namely adult heart, lung, brain,liver, pancreas, small intestine, colon, kidney, spleen, thymus,peripheral blood leukocytes, skeletal muscle, testis, ovary, placenta,prostate, and keratinocytes, and fetal heart, kidney, small intestine,and skin. In situ hybridization showed that mouse Zirtl isdevelopmentally regulated in the skin, where it was expressed in theepidermal layer, excluding the dermis, at E17.5, but not in embryonicdays 10.5 and 15.5 or P21. In the small intestine, Zirtl was foundtoward the base of the intestinal villi from E17.5. In the pancreas,Zirtl expression was found from E17.5. Zirtl expression was not detectedin the liver. Zirtl was expressed in osteoblasts of developing bone fromE15.5 and in ameloblasts and odontoblasts at late stages of toothdevelopment at P21. Moderate expression of Zirtl was observed in brainin the hippocampus

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lioumi, M.; Ferguson, C. A.; Sharpe, P. T.; Freeman, T.; Marenholz, I.;Mischke, D.; Heizmann, C.; Ragoussis, J.: Isolation and characterizationof human and mouse ZIRTL, a member of the IRT1 family of transporters,mapping within the epidermal differentiation complex. Genomics62:272-280, 1999; and

Lioumi, M.; Olavesen, M. G.; Nizetic, D.; Ragoussis, J.: High-resolutionYAC fragmentation map of 1q21. Genomics 49:200-208, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC39A1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604740, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. SMURF1 (Accession XP_(—)166483.1) is another GAM175 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMURF1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by SMURF1, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMURF1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17695, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of SMURF1 (AccessionXP_(—)166483.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMURF1.

SMURF1 (Accession NP_(—)065162.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SMURF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SMURF1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMURF1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17695, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of SMURF1 (AccessionNP_(—)065162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMURF1.

SMURF1 (Accession NP_(—)851994.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SMURF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SMURF1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMURF1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17695, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of SMURF1 (AccessionNP_(—)851994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMURF1.

Sry (sex determining region y)-box 13 (SOX13, Accession NP_005677.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOX13 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SOX13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SOX13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17045, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Sry (sexdetermining region y)-box 13 (SOX13, Accession NP_(—)005677.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SOX13.

Serine racemase (SRR, Accession NP_(—)068766.1) is another GAM175 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRR BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRR,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14627, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Serine racemase(SRR, Accession NP_(—)068766.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SRR.

Suppression of tumorigenicity 7 like (ST7L, Accession NP_620056.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ST7L BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ST7L, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ST7L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19906, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Suppression oftumorigenicity 7 like (ST7L, Accession NP_(—)620056.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ST7L.

Suppression of tumorigenicity 7 like (ST7L, Accession NP_620055.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ST7L BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ST7L, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ST7L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19906, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Suppression oftumorigenicity 7 like (ST7L, Accession NP_(—)620055.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ST7L.

Suppression of tumorigenicity 7 like (ST7L, Accession NP_060214.2) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ST7L BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ST7L, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ST7L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19906, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Suppression oftumorigenicity 7 like (ST7L, Accession NP_(—)060214.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ST7L.

Thrombomodulin (THBD, Accession NP_(—)000352.1) is another GAM175 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. THBD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTHBD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of THBD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Thrombomodulin(THBD, Accession NP_(—)000352.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with THBD.

Thy-1 cell surface antigen (THY1, Accession NP_(—)006279.2) is anotherGAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. THY1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by THY1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of THY1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15926, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Thy-1 cell surfaceantigen (THY1, Accession NP_(—)006279.2), a gene which plays a role incell-cell or cell-ligand interactions during synaptogenesis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with THY1.

The function of THY1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM74.1. Transmembrane protease,serine 2 (TMPRSS2, Accession NP_(—)005647.2) is another GAM175 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTMPRSS2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3601, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 2 (TMPRSS2, Accession NP_(—)005647.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS2.

TU12B1-TY (Accession NP_(—)057659.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTU12B1-TY, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TU12B1-TY BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9561, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of TU12B1-TY(Accession NP_(—)057659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TU12B1-TY.

TULP4 (Accession NP_(—)064630.1) is another GAM175 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TULP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TULP4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TULP4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10089, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of TULP4 (AccessionNP_(—)064630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TULP4.

UMP-CMPK (Accession NP_(—)057392.1) is another GAM175 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. UMP-CMPK BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UMP-CMPK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UMP-CMPK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5399, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of UMP-CMPK(Accession NP_(—)057392.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM175 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UMP-CMPK.

Unc-84 homolog a (c. elegans) (UNC84B, Accession XP_(—)039332.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UNC84BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UNC84B, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of UNC84B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8301,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Unc-84 homolog a(c. elegans) (UNC84B, Accession XP_(—)039332.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UNC84B.

Unc-84 homolog a (c. elegans) (UNC84B, Accession NP_(—)056189.1) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UNC84BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UNC84B, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of UNC84B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8301,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Unc-84 homolog a(c. elegans) (UNC84B, Accession NP_(—)056189.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UNC84B.

Ubiquitin specific protease 25 (USP25, Accession NP_(—)037528.2) isanother GAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USP25 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by USP25, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of USP25BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3776, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin specificprotease 25 (USP25, Accession NP_(—)037528.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with USP25.

Zinc finger protein 313 (ZNF313, Accession NP_(—)061153.1) is anotherGAM175 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF313 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF313, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF313BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1924, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM175 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:265.

Another function of GAM175 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 313 (ZNF313, Accession NP_(—)061153.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM175 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF313.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 176 (GAM176), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM176 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM176 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM176 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM176 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM176 gene encodes a GAM176 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM176 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM176 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:73, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM176 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM176 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM176 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM176 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM176 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:73, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM176folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM176 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM176 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM176 RNA is designated SEQID:345, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM176 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM176 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM176 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM176 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM176target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM176 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM176 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM176 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM176 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM176 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM176 target RNA into GAM176 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM176 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM176 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM176 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM176 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM176 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM176 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM176 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM176 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM176 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM176 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

V-myb myeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog (avian)-like 1 (MYBL1,Accession XM_(—)034274.10) is a GAM176 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. MYBL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYBL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MYBL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18625, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM176 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:345.

A function of GAM176 is therefore inhibition of V-myb myeloblastosisviral oncogene homolog (avian)-like 1 (MYBL1, AccessionXM_(—)034274.10), a gene which could have a role in the proliferationand/or differentiation of neurogenic, spermatogenic and b-lymphoidcells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM176 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MYBL1.

The function of MYBL1 has been established by previous studies. Nomuraet al. (1988) isolated and characterized cDNA clones for 2 humanMYB-related genes, AMYB and BMYB (OMIM Ref. No. 601415). Using probes inSouthern blot analysis of rodent-human hybrid DNAs, Barletta et al.(1991) localized the MYBL1 locus to 8cen-q22 and refined thelocalization to 8q22- q23 by in situ hybridization. Takahashi et al.(1995) found that MYBL1 mRNA is expressed mainly in testis andperipheral blood leukocytes. AMYB could activate transcription from thepromoter-containing MYB-binding sites in all cells examined. In additionto the 2 domains (a DNA-binding domain and a transcriptional activationdomain), 2 negative regulatory domains were identified in the MYBL1gene. These results indicated that the gene functions as atranscriptional activator and that the regulatory mechanism of geneactivity is similar to that of the MYB (OMIM Ref. No. 189990) gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nomura, N.; Takahashi, M.; Matsui, M.; Ishii, S.; Date, T.; Sasamoto,S.; Ishizaki, R.: Isolation of human cDNA clones of MYB-related genes,A-MYB and B-MYB. Nucleic Acids Res. 16:11075-11089, 1988; and

Takahashi, T.; Nakagoshi, H.; Sarai, A.; Nomura, N.; Yamamoto, T.;Ishii, S.: Human A-myb gene encodes a transcriptional activatorcontaining the negative regulatory domains. FEBS Lett.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MYBL1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 159405, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 177 (GAM177), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM177 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM177 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM177 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM177 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM177 gene encodes a GAM177 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM177 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM177 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:133, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM177 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM177 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM177 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM177 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM177 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:133, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM177folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM177 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM177 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM177 RNA is designated SEQID:385, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM177 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM177 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM177 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM177 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM177target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM177 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM177 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM177 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM177 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM177 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM177 target RNA into GAM177 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM177 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM177 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM177 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM177 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM177 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM177 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM177 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM177 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM177 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM177 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

B-cell cll/lymphoma 7a (BCL7A, Accession NM_(—)020993.2) is a GAM177target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCL7A BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby BCL7A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCL7A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM177 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:385.

A function of GAM177 is therefore inhibition of B-cell cll/lymphoma 7a(BCL7A, Accession NM_(—)020993.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM177include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BCL7A.

CLONE24945 (Accession NM_(—)015683.1) is another GAM177 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CLONE24945 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCLONE24945, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLONE24945 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM177 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:385.

Another function of GAM177 is therefore inhibition of CLONE24945(Accession NM_(—)015683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM177 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLONE24945.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type 3 (PTPN3, AccessionNM_(—)002829.2) is another GAM177 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPN3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTPN3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTPN3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12354, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM177 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:385.

Another function of GAM177 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type 3 (PTPN3, Accession NM_(—)002829.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM177 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPN3.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 178 (GAM178), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM178 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM178 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM178 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM178 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM178 gene encodes a GAM178 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM178 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM178 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:32, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM178 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM178 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM178 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM178 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM178 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:32, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM178folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM178 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM178 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM178 RNA is designated SEQID:223, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM178 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM178 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM178 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM178 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM178target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM178 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM178 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM178 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM178 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM178 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM178 target RNA into GAM178 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM178 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM178 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM178 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM178 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM178 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM178 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM178 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM178 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM178 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM178 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Digeorge syndrome critical region gene 2 (DGCR2, AccessionNM_(—)005137.1) is a GAM178 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.DGCR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DGCR2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDGCR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17601, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM178 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:223.

A function of GAM178 is therefore inhibition of Digeorge syndromecritical region gene 2 (DGCR2, Accession NM_(—)005137.1), a gene whichis putative adhesion receptor and intervenes in cell-cell or cell-matrixinteractions and therefore may be associated with Digeorge syndrome.Accordingly, utilities of GAM178 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Digeorge syndrome, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DGCR2.

The function of DGCR2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM84.1. Dual-specificitytyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1a (DYRK1A, AccessionNM_(—)130436.1) is another GAM178 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DYRK1A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DYRK1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DYRK1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7463, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM178 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:223.

Another function of GAM178 is therefore inhibition of Dual-specificitytyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1a (DYRK1A, AccessionNM_(—)130436.1), a gene which regulates cell proliferation and may beinvolved in brain development . and therefore may be associated withDown syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM178 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Down syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with DYRK1A.

The function of DYRK1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. FLJ11795 (AccessionNM_(—)024669.1) is another GAM178 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ11795 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11795, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ11795 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8358,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM178 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:223.

Another function of GAM178 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11795(Accession NM_(—)024669.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM178 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11795.

Junctional adhesion molecule 1 (JAM1, Accession) is another GAM178target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. JAM1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby JAM1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of JAM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7807, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM178 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:223.

Another function of GAM178 is therefore inhibition of Junctionaladhesion molecule 1 (JAM1, Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM178include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with JAM1.

Kelch-like 3 (drosophila) (KLHL3, Accession NM_(—)017415.1) is anotherGAM178 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLHL3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KLHL3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLHL3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5694, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM178 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:223.

Another function of GAM178 is therefore inhibition of Kelch-like 3(drosophila) (KLHL3, Accession NM_(—)017415.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM178 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KLHL3.

LOC221596 (Accession) is another GAM178 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC221596 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC221596, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC221596 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13446, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM178 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:223.

Another function of GAM178 is therefore inhibition of LOC221596(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM178 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC221596.

O-linked n-acetylglucosamine (glcnac) transferase(udp-n-acetylglucosamine:polypeptide-n-acetylglucosaminyl transferase)(OGT, Accession NM_(—)003605.2) is another GAM178 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. OGT BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OGT, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OGT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16443, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM178 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:223.

Another function of GAM178 is therefore inhibition of O-linkedn-acetylglucosamine (glcnac) transferase(udp-n-acetylglucosamine:polypeptide-n-acetylglucosaminyl transferase)(OGT, Accession NM_(—)003605.2), a gene which has a role in theglycosylation of nuclear and cytoplasmic proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM178 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OGT.

The function of OGT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM100.1. Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, u (PTPRU, Accession NM_(—)005704.2) isanother GAM178 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTPRU BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRU, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTPRU BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17915, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM178 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:223.

Another function of GAM178 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, u (PTPRU, Accession NM_(—)005704.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM178 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRU.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 179 (GAM179), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM179 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM179 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM179 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM179 gene encodes a GAM179 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM179 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:19, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:19 is located at position 33981297 relative tochromosome 15.

GAM179 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM179 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM179 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM179 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM179 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:19, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM179folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM179 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA is designated SEQID:300, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM179 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM179 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM179target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM179 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM179 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM179 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM179 target RNA into GAM179 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM179 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM179 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM179 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM179 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM179 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM179 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM179 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM179 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

7h3 (Accession NP_(—)149014.2) is a GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. 7h3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by 7h3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of 7h3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1101, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:300.

A function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of 7h3 (AccessionNP_(—)149014.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith 7h3.

Active bcr-related gene (ABR, Accession NP_(—)068781.1) is anotherGAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABR BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ABR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ABR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16042, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Active bcr-relatedgene (ABR, Accession NP_(—)068781.1), a gene which gtpase-activatingprotein for rac and cdc42. and therefore may be associated withMedulloblastoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Medulloblastoma, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABR.

The function of ABR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Active bcr-related gene(ABR, Accession NP_(—)001083.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byABR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16042, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Active bcr-relatedgene (ABR, Accession NP_(—)001083.1), a gene which gtpase-activatingprotein for rac and cdc42. and therefore may be associated withMedulloblastoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Medulloblastoma, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABR.

The function of ABR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Ap1 gamma subunitbinding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)542118.1) is another GAM179target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AP1GBP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AP1GBP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP1GBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16827, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Ap1 gamma subunitbinding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)542118.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1GBP1.

Ap1 gamma subunit binding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)542117.1)is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AP1GBP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AP1GBP1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of AP1GBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16827, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Ap1 gamma subunitbinding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)542117.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1GBP1.

Ap1 gamma subunit binding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)009178.2)is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AP1GBP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AP1GBP1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of AP1GBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16827, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Ap1 gamma subunitbinding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)009178.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1GBP1.

APRG1 (Accession NP_(—)848031.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APRG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APRG1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APRG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15841, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of APRG1 (AccessionNP_(—)848031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APRG1.

Atpase, class vi, type 11b (ATP11B, Accession XP_(—)087254.2) is anotherGAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP11B BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ATP11B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP11BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4094, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, class vi,type 11b (ATP11B, Accession XP_(—)087254.2), a gene which isphosphorylated in their intermediate state, drives uphill transport ofions across membranes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATP11B.

The function of ATP11B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference toGAM66.2Bactericidal/permeability-increasing protein (BPI, AccessionNP_(—)001716.1) is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BPI BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BPI, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BPI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12380, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition ofBactericidal/permeability-increasing protein (BPI, AccessionNP_(—)001716.1), a gene which is associated with human neutrophilgranules and has bactericidal activity on gram-negative organisms.Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BPI.

The function of BPI has been established by previous studies. Usingoligonucleotides derived from the human BPI protein sequence to screen ahuman genomic library, Gray et al. (1989) isolated BPI genomic sequence.They screened a dimethyl sulfoxide- induced HL-60 cell cDNA library witholigonucleotides based on the genomic sequence and isolated afull-length human BPI cDNA. The cDNA predicts a 31-amino acid signalpeptide followed by a 456-amino acid mature protein. The N-terminal halfof the protein, which exhibits the antimicrobial activity, is basic andhydrophilic, whereas the C-terminal half is slightly acidic and containsseveral potential transmembrane regions. The difference between thecalculated molecular mass of 50.6 kD and the experimental mass ofapproximately 58 kD may reflect the usage of 2 potential N-linkedglycosylation sites. Northern blot analysis detected a 2-kb BPItranscript in mRNA prepared from the spleen of a patient with CML (OMIMRef. No. 151410); a lower level of BPI expression was found in normalspleen, but no BPI expression was detected in normal liver, placenta, orbrain. Hubacek et al. (1997) found that the BPI gene spans approximately31.5 kb of DNA and contains 15 exons. Comparison of the genomicstructures of BPI, LBP, PLTP (OMIM Ref. No. 172425), and CETP (OMIM Ref.No. 118470), which constitute a family of functionally related proteins,revealed a remarkable conservation of exon/intron junctions and exonsize.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gray, P. W.; Flaggs, G.; Leong, S. R.; Gumina, R. J.; Weiss, J.; Ooi, C.E.; Elsbach, P.: Cloning of the cDNA of a human neutrophil bactericidalprotein: structural and functional correlations. J. Biol. Chem.264:9505-9509, 1989; and

Hubacek, J. A.; Buchler, C.; Aslanidis, C.; Schmitz, G.: The genomicorganization of the genes for human lipopolysaccharide binding protein(LBP) and bactericidal permeability increasin.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BPI are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 109195, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. C14orf92 (Accession NP_(—)055643.1) is another GAM179 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf92 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf92, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf92 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of C14orf92(Accession NP_(—)055643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf92.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 175 (C20orf175, AccessionNP_(—)543019.1) is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf175 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf175, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf175 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6704,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 175 (C20orf175, Accession NP_(—)543019.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf175.

C4ST3 (Accession NP_(—)690849.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C4ST3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C4ST3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C4ST3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3672, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of C4ST3 (AccessionNP_(—)690849.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C4ST3.

Cyclin t2 (CCNT2, Accession NP_(—)001232.1) is another GAM179 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCNT2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CCNT2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12201, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin t2 (CCNT2,Accession NP_(—)001232.1), a gene which is a regulatory subunit of thecyclin-dependent kinase pair (cdk9/cyclin t) complex. Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCNT2.

The function of CCNT2 has been established by previous studies. Positivetranscription elongation factor b (OMIM Ref. No. P-TEFb) is thought tofacilitate the transition from abortive to productive elongation byphosphorylating the C-terminal domain (CTD) of the largest subunit ofRNA polymerase II (POLR2A; 180660). Drosophila P-TEFb is composed ofCDK9 (OMIM Ref. No. 603251) and cyclin T. By searching an EST databasefor homologs of Drosophila cyclin T, Peng et al. (1998) identified cDNAsencoding human cyclins T1 (OMIM Ref. No. 602506) and T2. Alternativesplicing of the primary T2 transcript results in 2 isoforms termed T2aand T2b. The predicted 663-amino acid T2a and 730-amino acid T2bisoforms have different C-termini. Within the conserved N-terminalcyclin box region, cyclin T2 shares 64% and 81% identity with Drosophilacyclin T and human cyclin T1, respectively. Immunoprecipitation studiesdemonstrated that CDK9 is complexed with the cyclins T1 and T2 in HeLacell nuclear extracts. Approximately 80% of CDK9 is complexed withcyclin T1, 10% with cyclin T2a and 10% with T2b. Each complex is anactive P-TEFb molecule that can phosphorylate the CTD of RNA polymeraseII and cause the transition from abortive elongation into productiveelongation. When expressed in mammalian cells, all 3 CDK9/cyclin Tcombinations strongly activated a CMV promoter. Northern blot analysisrevealed that cyclin T2 was expressed as multiple mRNAs in all humantissues tested. Yang et al. (2001) identified 7SK snRNA (OMIM Ref. No.606515) as a specific P-TEFb-associated factor. 7SK inhibits general andHIV- 1 Tat-specific transcriptional activities of P-TEFb in vivo and invitro by inhibiting the kinase activity of CDK9 and preventingrecruitment of P-TEFb to the HIV-1 promoter. 7SK is efficientlydissociated from P-TEFb (the CDK9/cyclin T1 heterodimer) by treatment ofcells with ultraviolet irradiation and actinomycin D. As these 2 agentshave been shown to enhance significantly HIV-1 transcription andphosphorylation of Pol-II, Yang et al. (2001) concluded that their dataprovide a mechanistic explanation for this stimulatory effect. Yang etal. (2001) further suggested that the 7SK/P- TEFb interaction may serveas a principal control point for the induction of cellular and HIV-1viral gene expression during stress-related responses. The studydemonstrated the involvement of an snRNA in controlling the activity ofCDK/cyclin kinase.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Peng, J.; Zhu, Y.; Milton, J. T.; Price, D. H.: Identification ofmultiple cyclin subunits of human P-TEFb. Genes Dev. 12:755-762, 1998;and

Yang, Z.; Zhu, Q.; Luo, K.; Zhou, Q.: The 7SK small nuclear RNA inhibitsthe CDK9/cyclin T1 kinase to control transcription. Nature 414:317-322,2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CCNT2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603862, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cyclin t2 (CCNT2, Accession NP_(—)490595.1) is another GAM179target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCNT2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CCNT2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CCNT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12201, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin t2 (CCNT2,Accession NP_(—)490595.1), a gene which is a regulatory subunit of thecyclin-dependent kinase pair (cdk9/cyclin t) complex. Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCNT2.

The function of CCNT2 has been established by previous studies. Positivetranscription elongation factor b (OMIM Ref. No. P-TEFb) is thought tofacilitate the transition from abortive to productive elongation byphosphorylating the C-terminal domain (CTD) of the largest subunit ofRNA polymerase II (POLR2A; 180660). Drosophila P-TEFb is composed ofCDK9 (OMIM Ref. No. 603251) and cyclin T. By searching an EST databasefor homologs of Drosophila cyclin T, Peng et al. (1998) identified cDNAsencoding human cyclins T1 (OMIM Ref. No. 602506) and T2. Alternativesplicing of the primary T2 transcript results in 2 isoforms termed T2aand T2b. The predicted 663-amino acid T2a and 730-amino acid T2bisoforms have different C-termini. Within the conserved N-terminalcyclin box region, cyclin T2 shares 64% and 81% identity with Drosophilacyclin T and human cyclin T1, respectively. Immunoprecipitation studiesdemonstrated that CDK9 is complexed with the cyclins T1 and T2 in HeLacell nuclear extracts. Approximately 80% of CDK9 is complexed withcyclin T1, 10% with cyclin T2a and 10% with T2b. Each complex is anactive P-TEFb molecule that can phosphorylate the CTD of RNA polymeraseII and cause the transition from abortive elongation into productiveelongation. When expressed in mammalian cells, all 3 CDK9/cyclin Tcombinations strongly activated a CMV promoter. Northern blot analysisrevealed that cyclin T2 was expressed as multiple mRNAs in all humantissues tested. Yang et al. (2001) identified 7SK snRNA (OMIM Ref. No.606515) as a specific P-TEFb-associated factor. 7SK inhibits general andHIV- 1 Tat-specific transcriptional activities of P-TEFb in vivo and invitro by inhibiting the kinase activity of CDK9 and preventingrecruitment of P-TEFb to the HIV-1 promoter. 7SK is efficientlydissociated from P-TEFb (the CDK9/cyclin T1 heterodimer) by treatment ofcells with ultraviolet irradiation and actinomycin D. As these 2 agentshave been shown to enhance significantly HIV-1 transcription andphosphorylation of Pol-II, Yang et al. (2001) concluded that their dataprovide a mechanistic explanation for this stimulatory effect. Yang etal. (2001) further suggested that the 7SK/P- TEFb interaction may serveas a principal control point for the induction of cellular and HIV-1viral gene expression during stress-related responses. The studydemonstrated the involvement of an snRNA in controlling the activity ofCDK/cyclin kinase.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Peng, J.; Zhu, Y.; Milton, J. T.; Price, D. H.: Identification ofmultiple cyclin subunits of human P-TEFb. Genes Dev. 12:755-762, 1998;and

Yang, Z.; Zhu, Q.; Luo, K.; Zhou, Q.: The 7SK small nuclear RNA inhibitsthe CDK9/cyclin T1 kinase to control transcription. Nature 414:317-322,2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CCNT2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603862, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cytidine deaminase (CDA, Accession NP_(—)001776.1) is anotherGAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDA BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CDA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17937, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Cytidine deaminase(CDA, Accession NP_(—)001776.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CDA.

Cysteine-rich protein 1 (intestinal) (CRIP1, Accession NP_001302.1) isanother GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRIP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CRIP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRIP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12094, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Cysteine-richprotein 1 (intestinal) (CRIP1, Accession NP_(—)001302.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CRIP1.

DKFZP434P211 (Accession NP_(—)055364.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434P211 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434P211, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434P211 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12743, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434P211(Accession NP_(—)055364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434P211.

DKFZp762E1312 (Accession NP_(—)060880.2) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762E1312 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762E1312, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762E1312 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9021, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762E1312(Accession NP_(—)060880.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762E1312.

DKFZP762N2316 (Accession XP_(—)040560.4) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP762N2316 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP762N2316, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP762N2316 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10781, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP762N2316(Accession XP_(—)040560.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP762N2316.

Dynein, axonemal, light polypeptide 4 (DNAL4, Accession NP_005731.1) isanother GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DNAL4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DNAL4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNAL4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2920, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Dynein, axonemal,light polypeptide 4 (DNAL4, Accession NP_(—)005731.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DNAL4.

Deoxynucleotidyltransferase, terminal (DNTT, Accession NP_(—)004079.2)is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DNTTBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DNTT, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDNTT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13119, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition ofDeoxynucleotidyltransferase, terminal (DNTT, Accession NP_(—)004079.2),a gene which is terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DNTT.

The function of DNTT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM129.1. Docking protein 4(DOK4, Accession NP_(—)060580.2) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DOK4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DOK4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DOK4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15066, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Docking protein 4(DOK4, Accession NP_(—)060580.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DOK4.

Down syndrome critical region gene 1 (DSCR1, Accession NP_004405.2) isanother GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSCR1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DSCR1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSCR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18056, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Down syndromecritical region gene 1 (DSCR1, Accession NP_(—)004405.2), a gene whichinhibits calcineurin-dependent transcriptional responses. Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DSCR1.

The function of DSCR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Ectodermal dysplasia 1,anhidrotic (ED1, Accession NP_(—)001390.1) is another GAM179 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ED1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ED1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ED1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7504, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Ectodermaldysplasia 1, anhidrotic (ED1, Accession NP_(—)001390.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ED1.

Fibulin 1 (FBLN1, Accession NP_(—)006476.1) is another GAM179 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBLN1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by FBLN1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBLN1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9477, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Fibulin 1 (FBLN1,Accession NP_(—)006476.1), a gene which secreted glycoprotein; hasEGF-like repeats, similar to anaphylatoxins C3a, C4a, and C5a.Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FBLN1.

The function of FBLN1 has been established by previous studies.Fibulin-1 was first described as an integrin-binding fibulin from humanplacenta by Argraves et al. (1989), who found that it is a secretedglycoprotein that becomes incorporated into a fibrillar extracellularmatrix when expressed in cultured cells or added exogenously to cellmonolayers. Preliminary electron microscopic data suggested a rod-likestructure for fibulin-1, consistent with the sequence predictions.Calcium-binding to fibulin-1 is apparently required to mediate itsbinding to laminin and nidogen (OMIM Ref. No. 131390). By in situhybridization of tritium- labeled cDNA probes, Mattei et al. (1994)assigned the human FBLN1 gene to 22q13.2-q13.3 and assigned itscounterpart in mouse to the E- F band of chromosome 15. Korenberg et al.(1995) assigned the FBLN1 gene to 22q13.3 by fluorescence in situhybridization.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Korenberg, J. R.; Chen, X.-N.; Tran, H.; Argraves, W. S.: Localizationof the human gene for fibulin-1 (FBLN1) to chromosome band 22q13.3.Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 68:192-193, 1995; and

Mattei, M.-G.; Pan, T.-C.; Zhang, R.-Z.; Timpl, R.; Chu, M.-L.: Thefibulin- 1 gene (FBLN1) is located on human chromosome 22 and on mousechromosome 15. Genomics 22:437-438, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FBLN1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 135820, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ10116 (Accession NP_(—)060470.1) is another GAM179 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10116 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFLJ10116, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10116 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18159, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10116(Accession NP_(—)060470.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10116.

FLJ10307 (Accession NP_(—)060523.2) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10307 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10307,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10307 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16190, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10307(Accession NP_(—)060523.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10307.

FLJ10462 (Accession NP_(—)060569.3) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10462 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10462,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10462 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9026, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10462(Accession NP_(—)060569.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10462.

FLJ13215 (Accession NP_(—)079280.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13215 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13215,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13215 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11648, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13215(Accession NP_(—)079280.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13215.

FLJ13615 (Accession NP_(—)079390.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13615 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13615,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13615 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13615(Accession NP_(—)079390.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13615.

FLJ13782 (Accession NP_(—)079191.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13782 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13782,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13782 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9784, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13782(Accession NP_(—)079191.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13782.

FLJ13841 (Accession NP_(—)078978.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13841 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13841,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13841 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15474, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13841(Accession NP_(—)078978.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13841.

FLJ20574 (Accession NP_(—)060356.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20574 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20574,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20574 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20574(Accession NP_(—)060356.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20574.

FLJ21870 (Accession NP_(—)075392.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21870 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21870,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21870 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4419, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21870(Accession NP_(—)075392.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21870.

FLJ31300 (Accession NP_(—)653240.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31300 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31300,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31300 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31300(Accession NP_(—)653240.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31300.

FLJ32934 (Accession NP_(—)653223.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32934 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32934,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32934 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19512, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32934(Accession NP_(—)653223.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32934.

FLJ36000 (Accession NP_(—)787101.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36000 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36000,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36000 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6917, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36000(Accession NP_(—)787101.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36000.

FLJ38607 (Accession NP_(—)689867.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38607 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38607,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38607 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8910, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38607(Accession NP_(—)689867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38607.

FLJ39005 (Accession NP_(—)848616.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39005 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39005,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39005 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39005(Accession NP_(—)848616.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39005.

FLJ90798 (Accession NP_(—)699198.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90798 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90798,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90798 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:660, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90798(Accession NP_(—)699198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90798.

G protein-coupled receptor 48 (GPR48, Accession NP_(—)060960.1) isanother GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR48 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR48, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR48BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14773, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 48 (GPR48, Accession NP_(—)060960.1), a gene which binds tofollicle-stimulating hormone and thyroid-stimulating hormone.Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GPR48.

The function of GPR48 has been established by previous studies. By ESTdatabase searching with known GPCRs as queries, Hsu et al. (1998)identified ESTs encoding transmembrane domains 4 and 5 of human GPR48,which they called LGR4. By RT-PCR and repeated screening of a rat ovarycDNA library, they isolated a full-length cDNA encoding rat Lgr4.Sequence analysis predicted that the 951-amino acid rat Lgr4 proteincontains a signal peptide; N- and C-flanking cysteine-rich sequencesseparated by 17 LRRs; 5 potential N-glycosylation sites; a transmembraneregion; and a 145-residue cytoplasmic tail with multiple phosphorylationsites and a conserved potential protein kinase A (see OMIM Ref. No.176911) phosphorylation site. Northern blot analysis of human tissuesdetected a 5.5-kb LGR4 transcript in multiple steroidogenic tissues andin a number of other tissues. Functional analysis showed that expressionof a chimeric receptor composed of the extracellular domain ofluteinizing hormone receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 152790) with thetransmembrane and cytoplasmic domains of Lgr4 resulted in binding of hCG(OMIM Ref. No. 118860) but no increase in basal production of cAMP,suggesting that LGR4 may signal through another mechanism. Loh et al.(2001) cloned human GPR48. Like rat Lgr4, the deduced human GPR48protein has 951 amino acids and a similar structure. Northern blotanalysis detected wide expression of GPR48 that was highest in pancreas.Within brain, highest expression of GPR48 was in hippocampus andamygdala. Expression of Gpr48 in mouse embryos occurred as early asembryonic day 7 and peaked at day 15.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hsu, S. Y.; Liang, S.-G.; Hsueh, A. J. W.: Characterization of two LGRgenes homologous to gonadotropin and thyrotropin receptors withextracellular leucine-rich repeats and a G protein-coupled,seven-transmembrane region. Molec. Endocr. 12:1830-1845, 1998; and

Loh, E. D.; Broussard, S. R.; Kolakowski, L. F.: Molecularcharacterization of a novel glycoprotein hormone G-protein-coupledreceptor. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 282:757-764, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GPR48 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606666, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Grip1 associated protein 1 (GRIPAP1, AccessionNP_(—)064522.2) is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GRIPAP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRIPAP1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GRIPAP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19328,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Grip1 associatedprotein 1 (GRIPAP1, Accession NP_(—)064522.2) . Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GRIPAP1.

Hyaluronan binding protein 2 (HABP2, Accession NP_(—)004123.1) isanother GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HABP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HABP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HABP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17826, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Hyaluronan bindingprotein 2 (HABP2, Accession NP_(—)004123.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HABP2.

Interleukin 16 (lymphocyte chemoattractant factor) (IL16, AccessionNP_(—)004504.3) is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL16,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 16(lymphocyte chemoattractant factor) (IL16, Accession NP_(—)004504.3), agene which modulates T-cell activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IL16.

The function of IL16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. Interleukin 16(lymphocyte chemoattractant factor) (IL16, Accession NP_(—)757366.1) isanother GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL16 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL16, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9723, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 16(lymphocyte chemoattractant factor) (IL16, Accession NP_(—)757366.1), agene which modulates T-cell activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IL16.

The function of IL16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. Interleukin 1, beta(IL1B, Accession NP_(—)000567.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL1B BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL1B, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of IL1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4722, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 1,beta (IL1B, Accession NP_(—)000567.1), a gene which stimulates thymocyteproliferation. and therefore may be associated with Gastric cancer riskafter h. pylori infection. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Gastric cancer risk after h.pylori infection, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with IL1B.

The function of IL1B has been established by previous studies.Interleukin-1, produced mainly by blood monocytes, mediates the panoplyof host reactions collectively known as acute phase response. It isidentical to endogenous pyrogen. The multiple biologic activities thatdefine IL1 are properties of a 15- to 18-kD protein that is derived froma 30- to 35-kD precursor. El- Omar et al. (2000) reported thatinterleukin-1 gene cluster polymorphisms suspected of enhancingproduction of interleukin-1-beta are associated with an increased riskof both hypochlorhydria induced by Helicobacter pylori and gastriccancer. Two of these polymorphisms are in near-complete linkagedisequilibrium, and 1 is a TATA-box polymorphism that markedly affectsDNA-protein interactions in vitro. The association with disease may beexplained by the biologic properties of interleukin-1-beta, which is animportant proinflammatory cytokine and a powerful inhibitor of gastricacid secretion. Host genetic factors that affect interleukin-1-beta maydetermine why some individuals infected with H. pylori develop gastriccancer while others do not. IL1-beta is upregulated in the presence ofH. pylori and is important in initiating and amplifying the inflammatoryresponse to this infection. Three diallelic polymorphisms in IL1B havebeen reported, all representing C- to - T base transitions, at positions-511, -31, and +3954 basepairs from the transcriptional start site. Todetermine whether these polymorphisms are important with respect todifferent outcomes of H. pylori infections, El-Omar et al. (2000)studied their effects on gastric physiology in healthy subjects.Carriers of the ILB -31T allele (147720.0001) had an age-adjusted oddsratio of 9.1 (95% confidence interval, 2.2-37) for low acid secretion,and there was little difference between homozygous and heterozygouscarriers. The IL1B +3954 genotype was not associated with the risk ofhypochlorhydria. Carriers of IL1B -31T had an increased gastric cancerrisk at an odds ratio of 1.9 (95% confidence interval, 1.5-2.6), with nosignificant difference between homozygotes and heterozygotes Hamajima etal. (2001) determined that the C- to - T transition at position -31,creating a TATA box, is associated with vulnerability to persistent H.pylori infection, and that the susceptibility is modified by smoking

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of IL1B.Mature IL1-beta levels are a sensitive and specific indicator ofcaspase-1 (OMIM Ref. No. 147678) activation. Ona et al. (1999) studiedthe effect of inhibition of caspase-1 on the progression of Huntingtondisease (OMIM Ref. No. 143100) in the mouse model developed byMangiarini et al. (1996), which they called R6/2 mice. Ona et al. (1999)crossed R6/2 mice with a well-characterized transgenic mouse strainexpressing a dominant-negative mutant of caspase-1 in the brain (NSEM17Z). Double mutant mice showed extended survival and delayedappearance of neuronal inclusions, neurotransmitter receptoralterations, and onset of symptoms, indicating that caspase-1 isimportant in the pathogenesis of Huntington disease. Mature IL1-betalevels in R6/2 mice were elevated to 268% of those in wildtype controls.This increase was significantly inhibited in the R6/2-NSE M17Z mice.IL1-beta levels in the brains of human patients also exhibitedsignificant increases, to 213% of those in normal controls

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for IL1B isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

El-Omar, E. M.; Carrington, M.; Chow, W.-H.; McColl, K. E. L.; Bream, J.H.; Young, H. A.; Herrera, J.; Lissowska, J.; Yuan, C.-C.; Rothman, N.;Lanyon, G.; Martin, M.; Fraumeni, J. F., Jr.; Rabkin, C. S.:Interleukin-1 polymorphisms associated with increased risk of gastriccancer. Nature 404:398-402, 2000. Note: Erratum: Nature 412:99 only,2001; and

Ona, V. O.; Li, M.; Vonsattel, J. P. G.; Andrews, L. J.; Khan, S. Q.;Chung, W. M.; Frey, A. S.; Menon, A. S.; Li, X.-J.; Stieg, P. E.; Yuan,J.; Penney, J. B.; Young, A. B.; Cha, J.-H.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL1B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147720, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Iq motif containing gtpase activating protein 1 (IQGAP1,Accession NP_(—)003861.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IQGAP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IQGAP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IQGAP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17358, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Iq motifcontaining gtpase activating protein 1 (IQGAP1, AccessionNP_(—)003861.1), a gene which inhibits GTPase activity of ras family ofGTP binding proteins Cdc42Hs and rac. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IQGAP1.

The function of IQGAP1 has been established by previous studies.Sugimoto et al. (2001) demonstrated that IQGAP1, a negative regulator ofcell-cell adhesion, is upregulated by gene amplification at 15q26 in 2gastric cancer cell lines. Amplification at 15q26 had been found invarious malignancies, including breast cancers, and FES (OMIM Ref. No.190030) and/or IGF1R (OMIM Ref. No. 147370) had been identified astargets for gene amplification in breast cancer, melanoma, andpancreatic adenocarcinoma. In contrast, Sugimoto et al. (2001) foundthat both genes are located telomeric to the amplicon at 15q26 in the 2gastric cancer cell lines they studied. Fukata et al. (2002) found thatIQGAP1, an effector of RAC1 (OMIM Ref. No. 602048) and CDC42, interactswith CLIP170 (RSN; 179838). In Vero fibroblasts, IQGAP1 localized at thepolarized leading edge. Expression of a C-terminal fragment of IQGAP1that included the CLIP170-binding region delocalized GFP-CLIP170 fromthe tips of microtubules and altered the microtubule array. The authorsfound that activated RAC1/CDC42, IQGAP1, and CLIP170 form a tripartitecomplex. Furthermore, expression of an IQGAP1 mutant defective inRAC1/CDC42 binding induced multiple leading edges. These resultsindicated that RAC1/CDC42 marks special cortical spots where the IQGAP1and CLIP170 complex is targeted, leading to a polarized microtubulearray and cell polarization

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Fukata, M.; Watanabe, T.; Noritake, J.; Nakagawa, M.; Yamaga, M.;Kuroda, S.; Matsuura, Y.; Iwamatsu, A.; Perez, F.; Kaibuchi, K.: Rac1and Cdc42 capture microtubules through IQGAP1 and CLIP-170. Cell109:873-885, 2002; and

Hart, M. J.; Callow, M. G.; Souza, B.; Polakis, P.: IQGAP1, acalmodulin-binding protein with a rasGAP-related domain, is a potentialeffector for cdc42Hs. EMBO J. 15:2997-3005, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IQGAP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603379, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Potassium channel, subfamily k, member 4 (KCNK4, AccessionNP_(—)201567.1) is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNK4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNK4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNK4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3257, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Potassium channel,subfamily k, member 4 (KCNK4, Accession NP_(—)201567.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNK4.

Potassium channel, subfamily k, member 4 (KCNK4, AccessionNP_(—)057695.2) is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNK4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNK4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNK4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3257, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Potassium channel,subfamily k, member 4 (KCNK4, Accession NP_(—)057695.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNK4.

Potassium channel, subfamily k, member 4 (KCNK4, AccessionNP_(—)201568.1) is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNK4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNK4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNK4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3257, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Potassium channel,subfamily k, member 4 (KCNK4, Accession NP_(—)201568.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNK4.

KIAA0286 (Accession XP_(—)043118.3) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0286 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0286,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0286 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12582, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0286(Accession XP_(—)043118.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0286.

KIAA1170 (Accession XP_(—)045907.2) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1170 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1170(Accession XP_(—)045907.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1170.

LAK (Accession NP_(—)079420.2) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LAK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LAK, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LAK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9362, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LAK (AccessionNP_(—)079420.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAK.

LOC120105 (Accession XP_(—)061864.2) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC120105 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC120105, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC120105 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12997, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC120105(Accession XP_(—)061864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC120105.

LOC125058 (Accession XP_(—)008617.5) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC125058 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC125058, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC125058 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10141, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC125058(Accession XP_(—)008617.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC125058.

LOC133926 (Accession XP_(—)059674.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC133926 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC133926, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC133926 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16799, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC133926(Accession XP_(—)059674.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC133926.

LOC143188 (Accession XP_(—)096387.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143188 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143188, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143188 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8192, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC143188(Accession XP_(—)096387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143188.

LOC145098 (Accession XP_(—)085022.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145098 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145098, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145098 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13315, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC145098(Accession XP_(—)085022.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145098.

LOC148894 (Accession XP_(—)097542.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC148894(Accession XP_(—)097542.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148894.

LOC149837 (Accession XP_(—)097747.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149837 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149837, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149837 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4055, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC149837(Accession XP_(—)097747.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149837.

LOC150174 (Accession XP_(—)086802.2) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150174 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150174, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150174 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12743, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC150174(Accession XP_(—)086802.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150174.

LOC150213 (Accession XP_(—)059324.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150213 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150213, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150213 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12743, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC150213(Accession XP_(—)059324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150213.

LOC151171 (Accession XP_(—)087116.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151171 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151171, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151171 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7338, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC151171(Accession XP_(—)087116.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151171.

LOC157556 (Accession XP_(—)098783.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157556 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157556, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157556 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC157556(Accession XP_(—)098783.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157556.

LOC220980 (Accession XP_(—)167629.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220980 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220980, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220980 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3721, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC220980(Accession XP_(—)167629.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220980.

LOC221140 (Accession XP_(—)167908.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221140 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221140, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221140 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC221140(Accession XP_(—)167908.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221140.

LOC255736 (Accession XP_(—)170898.2) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255736 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255736, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255736 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14351, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC255736(Accession XP_(—)170898.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255736.

LOC283016 (Accession XP_(—)208024.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283016 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283016, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283016 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:758, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC283016(Accession XP_(—)208024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283016.

LOC283048 (Accession XP_(—)210867.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283048 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283048, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283048 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC283048(Accession XP_(—)210867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283048.

LOC283168 (Accession XP_(—)210910.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283168 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283168, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283168 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5476, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC283168(Accession XP_(—)210910.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283168.

LOC283177 (Accession XP_(—)210903.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2829, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC283177(Accession XP_(—)210903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283177.

LOC284124 (Accession XP_(—)294862.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284124 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284124, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284124 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6917, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC284124(Accession XP_(—)294862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284124.

LOC284313 (Accession XP_(—)209116.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284313 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284313, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284313 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC284313(Accession XP_(—)209116.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284313.

LOC284911 (Accession XP_(—)211684.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284911 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284911, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284911 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9507, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC284911(Accession XP_(—)211684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284911.

LOC285193 (Accession XP_(—)209509.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285193 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285193, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285193 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4970, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC285193(Accession XP_(—)209509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285193.

LOC285334 (Accession XP_(—)211844.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285334 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285334, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285334 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC285334(Accession XP_(—)211844.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285334.

LOC285412 (Accession XP_(—)208319.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285412 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285412, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285412 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17899, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC285412(Accession XP_(—)208319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285412.

LOC285431 (Accession XP_(—)211898.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285431 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285431, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285431 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7608, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC285431(Accession XP_(—)211898.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285431.

LOC285735 (Accession XP_(—)212002.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285735 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285735, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285735 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5912, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC285735(Accession XP_(—)212002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285735.

LOC285827 (Accession XP_(—)212038.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285827 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC285827, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC285827 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13258, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC285827(Accession XP_(—)212038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285827.

LOC285827 (Accession XP_(—)212645.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285827 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC285827, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC285827 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13258, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC285827(Accession XP_(—)212645.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285827.

LOC285827 (Accession XP_(—)212604.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285827 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC285827, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC285827 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13258, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC285827(Accession XP_(—)212604.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285827.

LOC285931 (Accession NP_(—)777609.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285931 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285931, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285931 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17124, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC285931(Accession NP_(—)777609.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285931.

LOC286058 (Accession XP_(—)212158.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286058 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286058, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286058 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17023, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC286058(Accession XP_(—)212158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286058.

LOC339808 (Accession XP_(—)295071.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339808 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339808, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339808 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC339808(Accession XP_(—)295071.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339808.

LOC346259 (Accession XP_(—)299387.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346259 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC346259, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346259 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16628, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC346259(Accession XP_(—)299387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346259.

LOC347767 (Accession XP_(—)300531.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347767 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347767, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347767 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13207, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC347767(Accession XP_(—)300531.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347767.

LOC348155 (Accession XP_(—)211219.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348155 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348155, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348155 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12472, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC348155(Accession XP_(—)211219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348155.

LOC348182 (Accession XP_(—)302676.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348182 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348182, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348182 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC348182(Accession XP_(—)302676.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348182.

LOC348371 (Accession XP_(—)300722.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348371, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348371 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3641, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC348371(Accession XP_(—)300722.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348371.

LOC348488 (Accession XP_(—)300352.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348488 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348488, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348488 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8278, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC348488(Accession XP_(—)300352.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348488.

LOC349384 (Accession XP_(—)301935.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349384 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349384, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349384 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of LOC349384(Accession XP_(—)301935.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349384.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase 4 (MAPK4, Accession NP_(—)002738.1) isanother GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAPK4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MAPK4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPK4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11406, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase 4 (MAPK4, Accession NP_(—)002738.1), a gene whichphosphorylates microtubule-associated protein-2 may promote entry intothe cell cycle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPK4.

The function of MAPK4 has been established by previous studies. SeeMAPK1 (OMIM Ref. No. 176948). Gonzalez et al. (1992) reported themolecular cloning of genes for 4 human proteins with high homology tomembers of the mitogen-activated protein kinase group of enzymes. Of the4, 2 probably resulted from alternative processing of transcripts from asingle gene. Zhu et al. (1994) stated that p63MAPK, which had been knownas ERK3, shares only 73% protein sequence identity with rat ERK3. Theysuggested that p97MAPK (MAPK6; 602904) is the true ERK3 homolog, andthat p63MAPK is a member of the ERK3 subfamily. Garcia et al. (1996)reported that a gene they referred to as MNK2 is the rat homolog ofp63MAPK. The 2 protein sequences are 95% identical. Li et al. (1994)used Southern blotting of DNA from a panel of human hamster cell hybridsand fluorescence in situ hybridization to map the MAPK4 gene to18q12-q21

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Garcia, J. I.; Zalba, G.; Detera-Wadleigh, S. D.; de Miguel, C.:Isolation of a cDNA encoding the rat MAP-kinase homolog of humanp63mapk. Mammalian Genome 7:810-814, 1996; and

Li, L.; Wysk, M.; Gonzalez, F. A.; Davis, R. J.: Genomic loci of humanmitogen- activated protein kinases. Oncogene 9:647-649, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MAPK4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176949, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MBNL1 (Accession NP_(—)066368.1) is another GAM179 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MBNL1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMBNL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MBNL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12912, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of MBNL1 (AccessionNP_(—)066368.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MBNL1.

Membrane cofactor protein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactiveantigen) (MCP, Accession NP_(—)758866.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MCP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17253, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758866.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)722548.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMCP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)722548.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758868.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMCP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758868.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758865.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMCP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758865.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758867.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMCP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758867.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758860.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMCP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758860.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758871.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMCP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758871.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758870.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMCP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758870.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758864.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMCP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758864.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758861.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMCP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758861.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758863.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMCP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758863.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758862.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMCP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758862.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)002380.3) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMCP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)002380.3), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758869.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMCP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Membrane cofactorprotein (cd46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen) (MCP,Accession NP_(—)758869.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of complement activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MCP.

The function of MCP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. MGC10986 (AccessionNP_(—)085053.1) is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGC10986 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10986, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC10986 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4521,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of MGC10986(Accession NP_(—)085053.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10986.

MGC21874 (Accession XP_(—)291105.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC21874 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC21874,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC21874 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2320, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of MGC21874(Accession XP_(—)291105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC21874.

MGC26733 (Accession NP_(—)659429.2) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC26733 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC26733,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC26733 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16246, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of MGC26733(Accession NP_(—)659429.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC26733.

MGC33371 (Accession NP_(—)653265.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33371 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33371,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33371 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12923, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of MGC33371(Accession NP_(—)653265.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33371.

Molybdenum cofactor synthesis 2 (MOCS2, Accession NP_(—)004522.1) isanother GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOCS2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MOCS2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MOCS2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19765, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Molybdenumcofactor synthesis 2 (MOCS2, Accession NP_(—)004522.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MOCS2.

Membrane-spanning 4-domains, subfamily a, member 4 (MS4A4A, AccessionNP_(—)683876.1) is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MS4A4A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MS4A4A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MS4A4A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19413, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Membrane-spanning4-domains, subfamily a, member 4 (MS4A4A, Accession NP_(—)683876.1), agene which binds to the fc region of immunoglobulins epsilon. highaffinity receptor. initiating the allergic response. Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MS4A4A.

The function of MS4A4A has been established by previous studies. By ESTdatabase searching for homologs of CD20 (MS4A1; 112210), Ishibashi etal. (2001) isolated a cDNA encoding MS4A4A, which they called MS4A4. Thededuced 205-amino acid protein has a conserved phosphorylation site atthe intracellular loop. Northern blot analysis revealed weak expressionin mouse colon and intestine but detected no expression in humantissues. Liang and Tedder (2001) also obtained a cDNA encoding MS4A4A.The predicted 220-amino acid protein is more than 40% identical to itsmouse homologs. PCR analysis detected variable expression of MS4A4A incDNA from multiple hemopoietic cell lines.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ishibashi, K.; Suzuki, M.; Sasaki, S.; Imai, M.: Identification of a newmultigene four-transmembrane family (MS4A) related to CD20, HTm4 andbeta subunit of the high-affinity IgE receptor. Gene 264:87-93, 2001;and

Liang, Y.; Tedder, T. F.: Identification of a CD20-,Fc-epsilon-RI-beta-related gene family: sixteen new MS4A family membersexpressed in human and mouse. Genomics 72:119-127, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MS4A4A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606547, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Membrane-spanning 4-domains, subfamily a, member 4 (MS4A4A,Accession NP_(—)076926.2) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MS4A4A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MS4A4A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MS4A4ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19413, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Membrane-spanning4-domains, subfamily a, member 4 (MS4A4A, Accession NP_(—)076926.2), agene which binds to the fc region of immunoglobulins epsilon. highaffinity receptor. initiating the allergic response. Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MS4A4A.

The function of MS4A4A has been established by previous studies. By ESTdatabase searching for homologs of CD20 (MS4A1; 112210), Ishibashi etal. (2001) isolated a cDNA encoding MS4A4A, which they called MS4A4. Thededuced 205-amino acid protein has a conserved phosphorylation site atthe intracellular loop. Northern blot analysis revealed weak expressionin mouse colon and intestine but detected no expression in humantissues. Liang and Tedder (2001) also obtained a cDNA encoding MS4A4A.The predicted 220-amino acid protein is more than 40% identical to itsmouse homologs. PCR analysis detected variable expression of MS4A4A incDNA from multiple hemopoietic cell lines.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ishibashi, K.; Suzuki, M.; Sasaki, S.; Imai, M.: Identification of a newmultigene four-transmembrane family (MS4A) related to CD20, HTm4 andbeta subunit of the high-affinity IgE receptor. Gene 264:87-93, 2001;and

Liang, Y.; Tedder, T. F.: Identification of a CD20-,Fc-epsilon-RI-beta-related gene family: sixteen new MS4A family membersexpressed in human and mouse. Genomics 72:119-127, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MS4A4A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606547, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. MTH2 (Accession NP_(—)060753.1) is another GAM179 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MTH2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMTH2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MTH2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19548, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of MTH2 (AccessionNP_(—)060753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTH2.

Myosin ie (MYO1E, Accession NP_(—)004989.1) is another GAM179 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYO1E BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMYO1E, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYO1E BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3663, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Myosin ie (MYO1E,Accession NP_(—)004989.1), a gene which is an unconventional myosin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MYO1E.

The function of MYO1E has been established by previous studies. Bementet al. (1994) cloned a human unconventional myosin gene, MYO1E, encodinga predicted 127-kD polypeptide of 1,109 amino acids. The gene, whichthey designated myosin IC, contains a characteristic N-terminal myosinhead, a single ‘IQ motif’ predicted to bind a single myosin light chain,and a C-terminal tail with a putative membrane-binding site. They alsonoted the presence of a C-terminal src-homology domain, reminiscent of‘long-tailed’ myosins I from amoeboid organisms. By Northern analysis,Bement et al. (1994) detected ubiquitous expression of MYO1E. Hasson etal. (1996) used fluorescence in situ hybridization to map the loci for 4unconventional myosin loci in humans: MYO1E (formerly MYO1C), MYO1A(OMIM Ref. No. 601478), MYO1F (OMIM Ref. No. 601480), and MYO10 (OMIMRef. No. 601481). The MYO1E gene was found to be located on 15q21-q22 inthe precise location predicted from its location on chromosome 9 of themouse.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bement, W. M.; Wirth, J. A.; Mooseker, M. S.: Cloning and mRNAexpression of human unconventional myosin-IC: a homologue of amoeboidmyosins-I with a single IQ motif and an SH3 domain. J. Molec. Biol.243:356-363, 1994; and

Hasson, T.; Skowron, J. F.; Gilbert, D. J.; Avraham, K. B.; Perry, W.L.; Bement, W. M.; Anderson, B. L.; Sherr, E. H.; Chen, Z.-Y.; Greene,L. A.; Ward, D. C.; Corey, D. P.; Mooseker.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MYO1E arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601479, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nuclear receptor coactivator 1 (NCOA1, AccessionNP_(—)671756.1) is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NCOA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NCOA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NCOA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13930, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 1 (NCOA1, Accession NP_(—)671756.1), a gene which acts as atranscriptional coactivator for steroid and nuclear hormone receptors.Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NCOA1.

The function of NCOA1 has been established by previous studies. Onate etal. (1995) identified steroid receptor coactivator-1 (SRC1), acoactivator that is required for full transcriptional activity of thesteroid receptor superfamily. They isolated a cDNA encoding SRC1 usingthe yeast 2-hybrid system to identify proteins that interact with thehuman progesterone receptor (PGR; 607311). The SRC1 protein has aglutamine-rich region and a serine/threonine-rich region. SRC1 enhancesthe transcriptional activity of ligand-bound PGR but does not alter thebasal activity of the target promoter. SRC1 also enhances estrogenreceptor (ESR; 133430), glucocorticoid receptor (GRL; 138040), thyroidhormone receptor (e.g., 190120), and retinoid X receptor (e.g., RXRA;180245) transcriptional activities through their cognate DNA responseelements in the presence of hormone. Studies of the effects of SRC1 onunrelated transactivators showed that SRC1 can enhance thetranscriptional activities of SP1 (OMIM Ref. No. 189906) and thechimeric Gal4-VP16 protein, but not those of E2F (e.g., 189971), E47(OMIM Ref. No. 147141), or CREB (OMIM Ref. No. 123810). Coexpression ofSRC1 with PGR and ESR reversed the ability of ESR to squelch activationby PGR, suggesting that SRC1 is a limiting factor necessary forefficient PGR and ESR transactivation. A C-terminal form of SRC1containing the receptor-binding region acted as a dominant-negativerepressor of endogenous SRC1 function. SRC1 is expressed as 2 mRNAs ofapproximately 5.5 and 7.5 kb in a variety of human tissues and celllines. Using a far-Western-based approach to screen a HeLa cell cDNAexpression library with bacterially expressed rat thyroid hormonereceptor (THRB; 190160), Takeshita et al. (1996) identified a partialSRC1 cDNA. They isolated the remaining sequence by 5-prime RACE. Thefull-length cDNA encodes a 1,440-amino acid protein with a mass ofapproximately 160 kD. In vitro binding studies showed that SRC1 can bindto TBP (OMIM Ref. No. 600075) and to TFIIB (OMIM Ref. No. 189963), inaddition to a variety of nuclear hormone receptors in a ligand-dependentmanner, suggesting that SRC1 may play a role as a bridging moleculebetween nuclear hormone receptors and general transcription factors. Theconserved AF-2 region of nuclear hormone receptors was not required forreceptor-SRC1 binding

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Onate, S. A.; Tsai, S. Y.; Tsai, M.-J.; O'Malley, B. W.: Sequence andcharacterization of a coactivator for the steroid hormone receptorsuperfamily. Science 270:1354-1357, 1995; and

Takeshita, A.; Yen, P. M.; Misiti, S.; Cardona, G. R.; Liu, Y.; Chin, W.W.: Molecular cloning and properties of a full-length putative thyroidhormone receptor coactivator. Endocrinol.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NCOA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602691, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. NESG1 (Accession NP_(—)036469.1) is another GAM179 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NESG1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNESG1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NESG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of NESG1 (AccessionNP_(—)036469.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NESG1.

NLG1 (Accession NP_(—)115499.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NLG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NLG1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NLG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19329, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of NLG1 (AccessionNP_(—)115499.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NLG1.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, regulatory subunit, polypeptide 3 (p55,gamma) (PIK3R3, Accession NP_(—)003620.1) is another GAM179 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PIK3R3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3R3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIK3R3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16643, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, regulatory subunit, polypeptide 3 (p55,gamma) (PIK3R3, Accession NP_(—)003620.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PIK3R3.

PILRB (Accession NP_(—)038468.3) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PILRB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PILRB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PILRBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17335, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of PILRB (AccessionNP_(—)038468.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PILRB.

PILRB (Accession NP_(—)839956.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PILRB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PILRB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PILRBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17335, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of PILRB (AccessionNP_(—)839956.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PILRB.

PILRB (Accession NP_(—)778212.2) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PILRB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PILRB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PILRBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17335, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of PILRB (AccessionNP_(—)778212.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PILRB.

Phosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type i, beta (PIP5K1B,Accession NP_(—)003549.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIP5K1B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIP5K1B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIP5K1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type i, beta (PIP5K1B,Accession NP_(—)003549.1), a gene which catalyses the phosphorylation ofphosphatidylinositol- 4-phosphate to formphosphatidylinositol-4,5-biphosphate. and therefore may be associatedwith Friedreich ataxia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Friedreich ataxia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PIP5K1B.

The function of PIP5K1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Plexin c1 (PLXNC1,Accession NP_(—)005752.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PLXNC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PLXNC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLXNC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17920, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Plexin c1 (PLXNC1,Accession NP_(—)005752.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PLXNC1.

PP1628 (Accession NP_(—)079477.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PP1628 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PP1628,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PP1628 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5602, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of PP1628 (AccessionNP_(—)079477.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP1628.

Palmitoyl-protein thioesterase 2 (PPT2, Accession NP_(—)619731.1) isanother GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPT2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5462, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Palmitoyl-proteinthioesterase 2 (PPT2, Accession NP_(—)619731.1), a gene which is apalmitoyl-protein thioesterase 2 which possesses a different substratespecificity than PPT1. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPT2.

The function of PPT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Palmitoyl-proteinthioesterase 2 (PPT2, Accession NP_(—)005146.3) is another GAM179 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPT2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by PPT2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5462, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Palmitoyl-proteinthioesterase 2 (PPT2, Accession NP_(—)005146.3), a gene which is apalmitoyl-protein thioesterase 2 which possesses a different substratespecificity than PPT1. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPT2.

The function of PPT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Proline-rich proteinbstni subfamily 3 (PRB3, Accession NP_(—)006240.2) is another GAM179target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRB3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PRB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRB3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Proline-richprotein bstni subfamily 3 (PRB3, Accession NP_(—)006240.2), a gene whichis a salivary proline-rich protein and subunit of the splicing factorsf3a. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PRB3.

The function of PRB3 has been established by previous studies. Azen etal. (1978) found 5 alleles. Linkage with Pr, Db, and Pa was indicated bylinkage disequilibrium. These genes presumably arose by geneduplication, in view of the structural similarity of the gene products.They play an important role in inhibiting calcium phosphateprecipitation from saliva and the glycoprotein forms part of theacquired dental pellicle and plaque. On the basis of relative degrees oflinkage disequilibrium, Azen and Denniston (1980) favored positioning ofG1 ‘outside’ Db, to give suggested gene order Pa-Pr-Db-G1. Ikemoto etal. (1979) delineated a polymorphic salivary glycoprotein theysymbolized Ph (salivary parotid heavy protein). The relation to G1 ofAzen et al. (1978) was not known. According to the hypothesis of Maeda(1985), as outlined in 168730, 6 loci constituting 2 gene subfamiliescode the salivary proline- rich proteins. One subfamily, with 2 genes,codes the acidic proteins; the genes are rich in HaeIII restrictionsites and are designated PRH1 and PRH2. The other subfamily, with 4loci, codes the basic proteins; the genes are rich in BstNI restrictionsites and are designated PRB1, PRB2, PRB3, and PRB4. Maeda (1985)concluded that the gene she designated PRB3 probably codes G1. Whichones of the other basic proline-rich proteins are coded by PRB1, 2 and 4is not yet certain. Sequencing and restriction mapping indicate that thePRP cluster is in a segment of DNA about 500 kb long (Maeda, 1985).There is no information on the order and linkage relationships of the 6genes. The 2 genes PRH1 (OMIM Ref. No. 168730) and PRH2 (OMIM Ref. No.168790) have been completely sequenced (Kim and Maeda, 1986). Thesequence information confirms the allelic relationship of Db, Pa, andPIF.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kim, H.-S.; Maeda, N.: Structures of two HaeIII-type genes in the humansalivary proline-rich protein multigene family. J. Biol. Chem.261:6712-6718, 1986; and

Maeda, N.: Inheritance of the human salivary proline-rich proteins: areinterpretation in terms of six loci forming two subfamilies. Biochem.Genet. 23:455-464, 1985.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PRB3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 168840, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PRO0461 (Accession NP_(—)112558.1) is another GAM179 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0461 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPRO0461, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0461 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of PRO0461 (AccessionNP_(—)112558.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0461.

Rab5c, member ras oncogene family (RAB5C, Accession NP_(—)004574.1) isanother GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB5C BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB5C, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB5CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:590, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Rab5c, member rasoncogene family (RAB5C, Accession NP_(—)004574.1), a gene which isinvolved in the process of docking and/or fusion of vesicles with theircorrect acceptor compartment. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB5C.

The function of RAB5C has been established by previous studies. Membersof the Rab protein family are small GTPases of the Ras superfamily thatare thought to ensure fidelity in the process of docking and/or fusionof vesicles with their correct acceptor compartment. Han et al. (1996)isolated fetal lung cDNAs encoding a RAB protein that they designatedRABL (RAB5-like). The predicted 216-amino acid RABL protein shares 86%identity with RAB5A (OMIM Ref. No. 179512) and RAB5B (OMIM Ref. No.179514) and contains the conserved GTP-binding site characteristic ofRAS proteins. RT-PCR analysis revealed that RABL is expressedubiquitously. By analysis of cloned segments, Albertsen et al. (1994)determined that the RABL gene, which they called BC1-16, is located inthe BRCA1 (OMIM Ref. No. 113705) gene region on chromosome 17q12-q21.Han et al. (1996) refined the map position to 17q21.2 using FISH.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Albertsen, H. M.; Smith, S. A.; Mazoyer, S.; Fujimoto, E.; Stevens, J.;Williams, B.; Rodriguez, P.; Cropp, C. S.; Slijepcevic, P.; Carlson, M.;Robertson, M.; Bradley, P.; and 9 others: A physical map and candidategenes in the BRCA1 region on chromosome 17q12-21. Nature Genet.7:472-479, 1994; and

Han, H.-J.; Sudo, K.; Inazawa, J.; Nakamura, Y.: Isolation and mappingof a human gene (RABL) encoding a small GTP-binding protein homologousto the Ras-related RAB gene. Cytogenet. Cel.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RAB5C arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604037, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Rad9 homolog (s. pombe) (RAD9, Accession NP_(—)004575.1) isanother GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD9 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAD9, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAD9BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16284, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Rad9 homolog (s.pombe) (RAD9, Accession NP_(—)004575.1), a gene which may function as acell cycle checkpoint protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAD9.

The function of RAD9 has been established by previous studies. In S.pombe, rad9 is one of 6 genes essential for both the incomplete DNAreplication (S-M) and DNA damage checkpoints. See HUS1 (OMIM Ref. No.603760). By searching an EST database, Lieberman et al. (1996)identified a partial cDNA encoding HRAD9, a human rad9 homolog. Theauthors used the partial cDNA to recover additional human RAD9 cDNAscorresponding to the entire coding region. The predicted 391-amino acidhuman protein is 25% identical to S. pombe rad9. The human RAD9 genepartially complemented the hydroxyurea sensitivity, radiosensitivity,and checkpoint defects of rad9-null mutant cells. On immunoblots ofmammalian cell extracts, Volkmer and Karnitz (1999) found that humanRAD9 migrated at 70 kD, even though it has a predicted molecular mass of45 kD. The authors attributed this discrepancy to complexposttranslational modifications. In vivo, the human RAD9 protein wasphosphorylated in response to DNA damage, suggesting that itparticipates in a DNA damage-inducible signaling pathway.Immunoprecipitation studies demonstrated that the fully modified form ofRAD9 interacts selectively with RAD1 (OMIM Ref. No. 603153) and HUS1 ina stable complex. Volkmer and Karnitz (1999) concluded that these 3proteins are central components of a DNA damage- responsive proteincomplex in human cells.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lieberman, H. B.; Hopkins, K. M.; Nass, M.; Demetrick, D.; Davey, S.: Ahuman homolog of the Schizosaccharomyces pombe rad9+checkpoint controlgene. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 93:13890-13895, 1996; and

Volkmer, E.; Karnitz, L. M.: Human homologs of Schizosaccharomyces pombeRad1, Hus1, and Rad9 form a DNA damage-responsive protein complex. J.Biol. Chem. 274:567-570, 1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RAD9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603761, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Retinoblastoma binding protein 2 (RBBP2, AccessionNP_(—)005047.1) is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RBBP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RBBP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RBBP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19420, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 2 (RBBP2, Accession NP_(—)005047.1), a gene whichinteracts with the vital protein-binding domain of the retinoblastomaprotein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP2.

The function of RBBP2 has been established by previous studies. Baens etal. (1995) characterized 117 cDNAs isolated by direct cDNA selectionusing pools of human chromosome 12p cosmids. Of these, 3 matchedpreviously determined cDNA sequences, including theretinoblastoma-binding protein-2 (RBBP2) gene. STSs were developed forall cosmids. Regional assignment of the STSs by PCR analysis withsomatic cell hybrids and fluorescence in situ hybridization showed thatthe loci mapped to 12p11. To identify proteins that may modulate theactivity of RBTN2 (LMO2; 180385), Mao et al. (1997) employed the yeast2-hybrid assay to screen a human lymphocyte cDNA library using the RBTN2LIM domain region as bait. They isolated a cDNA encoding the C-terminalregion of RBBP2. The authors confirmed the interaction between RBTN2 andRBBP2 using in vitro binding assays and by coimmunoprecipitation of the2 proteins. Deletion analysis showed that the second LIM domain of RBTN2was necessary and sufficient for binding to the last 69 amino acids ofRBBP2. The interaction between RBTN2 and RBBP2 had a functionalconsequence: the combination of RBBP2 and RBTN2 resulted in a higherlevel of transcription than RBTN2 alone in an in vitro assay. Mao et al.(1997) stated that the interaction of RBTN2 with RBBP2 suggests thatRBTN2 may directly affect the activity of RBBP2 and/or RBTN2 mayindirectly modulate the functions of the retinoblastoma protein (RB1;180200) by binding to RBBP2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Baens, M.; Aerssens, J.; Van Zand, K.; Van den Berghe, H.; Marynen, P.:Isolation and regional assignment of human chromosome 12p cDNAs.Genomics 29:44-52, 1995; and

Mao, S.; Neale, G. A. M.; Goorha, R. M.: T-cell oncogene rhombotin-2interacts with retinoblastoma-binding protein 2. Oncogene 14:1531-1539,1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RBBP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 180202, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Regenerating islet-derived-like, pancreatic stoneprotein-like, pancreatic thread protein-like (rat) (REGL, AccessionNP_(—)006499.1) is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. REGL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by REGL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of REGL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12552, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Regeneratingislet-derived-like, pancreatic stone protein-like, pancreatic threadprotein-like (rat) (REGL, Accession NP_(—)006499.1), a gene which is amember of REG family with unknown function. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with REGL.

The function of REGL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. SAE1 (AccessionNP_(—)005491.1) is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SAE1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SAE1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SAE1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17602, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of SAE1 (AccessionNP_(—)005491.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SAE1.

Sh3-domain binding protein 1 (SH3BP1, Accession NP_(—)061830.2) isanother GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3BP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SH3BP1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSH3BP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14730, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domain bindingprotein 1 (SH3BP1, Accession NP_(—)061830.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SH3BP1.

Sialyltransferase 1 (beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialytransferase)(SIAT1, Accession NP_(—)775323.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10204, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase1 (beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialytransferase) (SIAT1, AccessionNP_(—)775323.1), a gene which transfers sialic acid from the donor ofsubstrate cmp-sialic acid to galactose containing acceptor substrates.Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIAT1.

The function of SIAT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.2. Sialyltransferase 1(beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialytransferase) (SIAT1, AccessionNP_(—)003023.1) is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SIAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SIAT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10204, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase1 (beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialytransferase) (SIAT1, AccessionNP_(—)003023.1), a gene which transfers sialic acid from the donor ofsubstrate cmp-sialic acid to galactose containing acceptor substrates.Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIAT1.

The function of SIAT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.2. Sialyltransferase 1(beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialytransferase) (SIAT1, AccessionNP_(—)775324.1) is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SIAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SIAT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10204, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase1 (beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialytransferase) (SIAT1, AccessionNP_(—)775324.1), a gene which transfers sialic acid from the donor ofsubstrate cmp-sialic acid to galactose containing acceptor substrates.Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIAT1.

The function of SIAT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.2. Solute carrier family12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 7 (SLC12A7, AccessionNP_(—)006589.1) is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC12A7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC12A7, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC12A7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15230,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 7 (SLC12A7,Accession NP_(—)006589.1), a gene which is a potassium/chloride-cotransporter. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC12A7.

The function of SLC12A7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM105.1. SLC37A3 (AccessionNP_(—)115671.1) is another GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC37A3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC37A3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC37A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14888,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of SLC37A3 (AccessionNP_(—)115671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC37A3.

Smcx homolog, x chromosome (mouse) (SMCX, Accession NP_(—)004178.1) isanother GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMCX BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SMCX, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMCXBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8263, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Smcx homolog, xchromosome (mouse) (SMCX, Accession NP_(—)004178.1), a gene whichescapes X inactivation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SMCX.

The function of SMCX and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Spondin 1, (f-spondin)extracellular matrix protein (SPON1, Accession NP_(—)006099.1) isanother GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPON1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SPON1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPON1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16909, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Spondin 1,(f-spondin) extracellular matrix protein (SPON1, AccessionNP_(—)006099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPON1.

Serine palmitoyltransferase, long chain base subunit 2 (SPTLC2,Accession NP_(—)004854.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SPTLC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPTLC2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPTLC2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Serinepalmitoyltransferase, long chain base subunit 2 (SPTLC2, AccessionNP_(—)004854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPTLC2.

Stromal antigen 3 (STAG3, Accession NP_(—)076975.1) is another GAM179target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STAG3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by STAG3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof STAG3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5382, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Stromal antigen 3(STAG3, Accession NP_(—)076975.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with STAG3.

Synaptotagmin-like 2 (SYTL2, Accession NP_(—)116561.1) is another GAM179target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYTL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SYTL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SYTL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7702, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin-like2 (SYTL2, Accession NP_(—)116561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYTL2.

Tenascin r (restrictin, janusin) (TNR, Accession NP_(—)003276.2) isanother GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TNR, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19266, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Tenascin r(restrictin, janusin) (TNR, Accession NP_(—)003276.2), a gene which hasa role in axonal path finding during embryonic development. Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TNR.

The function of TNR has been established by previous studies. Thetenascin (TN) gene family includes at least 3 genes in mammals: TN-C (orhexabrachion; 187380), TN-X (TNXA; 600261), and TN-R (Erickson, 1993).The genes are expressed in distinct tissues at different times duringembyronic development and are present in adult tissues. Carnemolla etal. (1996) and Leprini et al. (1996) stated that TN-R has been detectedpredominantly in the central nervous system and is localized aroundmotor neurons and on motor axons in the spinal cord, cerebellum,hippocampus, and olfactory bulb. It is detectable at embryonic days 6 to16, but is barely detectable in the adult. This time-restricteddistribution suggests an involvement of TN-R in central nervous systemdevelopment Erickson (1997) provided a diagram of the individual membersof the tenascin family, including TN-Y, a new member discovered inchicken. Each tenascin subunit has an N-terminal segment that connectsinto trimers or hexamers, a series of EGF domains, a series of FN-IIIdomains, and a fibrinogen-like domain at the C terminus; see FIG. 1 ofErickson (1997).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Carnemolla, B.; Leprini, A.; Borsi, L.; Querze, G.; Urbini, S.; Zardi,L.: Human tenascin-R: complete primary structure, pre-mRNA alternativesplicing and gene localization on chromosome 1q23-q24. J. Biol. Chem.271:8157-8160, 1996; and

Erickson, H. P.: A tenascin knockout with a phenotype. Nature Genet.17:5-7, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TNR are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601995, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tyro protein tyrosine kinase binding protein (TYROBP,Accession NP_(—)003323.1) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TYROBP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TYROBP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TYROBP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12609, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Tyro proteintyrosine kinase binding protein (TYROBP, Accession NP_(—)003323.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TYROBP.

Upstream binding protein 1 (lbp-1a) (UBP1, Accession NP_(—)055332.2) isanother GAM179 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by UBP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17947, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of Upstream bindingprotein 1 (lbp-1a) (UBP1, Accession NP_(—)055332.2) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with UBP1.

WBP3 (Accession NP_(—)783863.2) is another GAM179 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WBP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WBP3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of WBP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18927, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM179 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:300.

Another function of GAM179 is therefore inhibition of WBP3 (AccessionNP_(—)783863.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM179 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WBP3.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 180 (GAM180), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM180 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM180 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM180 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM180 gene encodes a GAM180 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM180 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:107, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:107 is located at position 128815436 relative tochromosome 11.

GAM180 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM180 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM180 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM180 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM180 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:107, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM180folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM180 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA is designated SEQID:214, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM180 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM180 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM180target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM180 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM180 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM180 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM180 target RNA into GAM180 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM180 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM180 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM180 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM180 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM180 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM180 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM180 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM180 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

3PAP (Accession NP_(—)061934.2) is a GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. 3PAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by 3PAP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of 3PAP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9183, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

A function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of 3PAP (AccessionNP_(—)061934.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith 3PAP.

ACK1 (Accession NP_(—)005772.2) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ACK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACK1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ACK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18640, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of ACK1 (AccessionNP_(—)005772.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ACK1.

Acid phosphatase 2, lysosomal (ACP2, Accession NP_(—)001601.1) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ACP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16613, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Acid phosphatase2, lysosomal (ACP2, Accession NP_(—)001601.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ACP2.

A disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain 8 (ADAM8, AccessionNP_(—)001100.1) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ADAM8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADAM8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ADAM8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19901, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin andmetalloproteinase domain 8 (ADAM8, Accession NP_(—)001100.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAM8.

Adenylate cyclase 5 (ADCY5, Accession XP_(—)171048.2) is another GAM180target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCY5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ADCY5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADCY5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase5 (ADCY5, Accession XP_(—)171048.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ADCY5.

A kinase (prka) anchor protein 7 (AKAP7, Accession NP_(—)619539.1) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AKAP7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AKAP7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AKAP7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:662, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of A kinase (prka)anchor protein 7 (AKAP7, Accession NP_(—)619539.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AKAP7.

A kinase (prka) anchor protein 7 (AKAP7, Accession NP_(—)057461.1) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AKAP7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AKAP7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AKAP7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:662, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of A kinase (prka)anchor protein 7 (AKAP7, Accession NP_(—)057461.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AKAP7.

A kinase (prka) anchor protein 7 (AKAP7, Accession NP_(—)004833.1) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AKAP7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AKAP7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AKAP7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:662, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of A kinase (prka)anchor protein 7 (AKAP7, Accession NP_(—)004833.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AKAP7.

ALK7 (Accession NP_(—)660302.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ALK7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALK7, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ALK7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4668, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of ALK7 (AccessionNP_(—)660302.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ALK7.

ANKFY1 (Accession NP_(—)057460.2) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ANKFY1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ANKFY1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANKFY1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13680, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of ANKFY1 (AccessionNP_(—)057460.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ANKFY1.

AP1S3 (Accession NP_(—)848929.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AP1S3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by AP1S3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AP1S3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10369, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of AP1S3 (AccessionNP_(—)848929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AP1S3.

Ariadne homolog 2 (drosophila) (ARIH2, Accession NP_(—)006312.1) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARIH2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ARIH2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARIH2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6107, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Ariadne homolog 2(drosophila) (ARIH2, Accession NP_(—)006312.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ARIH2.

Additional sex combs like 1 (drosophila) (ASXL1, AccessionNP_(—)056153.2) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASXL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASXL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ASXL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6136, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Additional sexcombs like 1 (drosophila) (ASXL1, Accession NP_(—)056153.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ASXL1.

Arginine vasopressin receptor 1b (AVPR1B, Accession NP_(—)000698.1) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AVPR1BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by AVPR1B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofAVPR1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10287, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Argininevasopressin receptor 1b (AVPR1B, Accession NP_(—)000698.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AVPR1B.

Btb and cnc homology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2(BACH2, Accession NP_(—)068585.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BACH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BACH2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACH2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9027, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Btb and cnchomology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2 (BACH2,Accession NP_(—)068585.1), a gene which acts as repressor or activator,binds to maf recognition elements and therefore may be associated withNon-hodgkin lymphoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Non-hodgkin lymphoma, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with BACH2.

The function of BACH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Blood vessel epicardialsubstance (BVES, Accession NP_(—)671488.1) is another GAM180 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BVES BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by BVES, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BVESBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12682, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Blood vesselepicardial substance (BVES, Accession NP_(—)671488.1), a gene whichplays an important role in vertebrate heart development. Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BVES.

The function of BVES has been established by previous studies. Reese etal. (1999) cloned chick and mouse bves and showed by immunolocalizationthat bves protein is expressed in the progenitors of coronary arterysmooth muscle cells as well as in differentiated smooth muscle cells.Using a probe obtained by low stringency PCR with mouse bves to screen ahuman heart cDNA library, Reese and Bader (1999) identified a cDNA forhuman BVES. BVES encodes a deduced 334-amino acid protein that is 75%identical to the 357-amino acid chick bves. Sequence analysis predicts 3transmembrane helices with an extracellular C terminus. Northern blotanalysis revealed that expression of an approximately 5.5-kb BVEStranscript is restricted to skeletal muscle and adult and fetal heart.In an independent search for transcripts preferentially expressed duringchick heart development, Andree et al. (2000) isolated chick, mouse, andhuman BVES, which they called Popeye protein-1 (POP1). They found thatBVES encodes a deduced 41-kD, 359-amino acid protein that sharessequence homology with the Popeye genes POP2 (OMIM Ref. No. 605823) andPOP3 (OMIM Ref. No. 605824). By screening heart and total embryo cDNAlibraries, Andree et al. (2000) isolated 4 different transcripts ofBVES, which differ in their tissue specificity. Using in situhybridization, they detected BVES expression in the developing heart ofboth chicken and mouse. After transfection of BVES into COS-7 cells,Andree et al. (2000) observed perinuclear distribution of BVES proteinand concluded that POP proteins are associated with membranes. Based onthe conservation and expression pattern of the 3 Popeye genes in mouse,chicken, and human, Andree et al. (2000) concluded that POP genes playan important role in vertebrate heart development.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Reese, D. E.; Zavaljevski, M.; Streiff, N. L.; Bader, D.: Bves: a novelgene expressed during coronary blood vessel development. Dev. Biol.209:159- 171, 1999; and

Andree, B.; Hillemann, T.; Kessler-Ieckson, G.; Schmitt-John, T.;Jockusch, H.; Arnold, H.-H.; Brand, T.: Isolation and characterizationof the novel Popeye gene family expressed in s.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BVES arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604577, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chromosome 1 open reading frame 16 (C1orf16, AccessionNP_(—)055652.2) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C1orf16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1orf16, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C1orf16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9607, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 16 (C1orf16, Accession NP_(—)055652.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf16.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1)is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf24, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C1orf24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:9821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf24.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)071366.1)is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf24, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C1orf24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:9821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)071366.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf24.

Complement component 1, q subcomponent, receptor 1 (C1QR1, AccessionNP_(—)036204.1) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C1QR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1QR1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of C1QR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6733, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent 1, q subcomponent, receptor 1 (C1QR1, AccessionNP_(—)036204.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C1QR1.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 28 (C20orf28, Accession NP_(—)056232.1)is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf28BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf28, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf28 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15921, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 28 (C20orf28, Accession NP_(—)056232.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf28.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 70 (C20orf70, Accession XP_(—)114180.1)is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf70BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf70, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf70 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9329, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 70 (C20orf70, Accession XP_(—)114180.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf70.

Carbonic anhydrase xiv (CA14, Accession NP_(—)036245.1) is anotherGAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CA14 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CA14, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CA14BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11029, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Carbonic anhydrasexiv (CA14, Accession NP_(—)036245.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CA14.

Calmodulin 1 (phosphorylase kinase, delta) (CALM1, AccessionNP_(—)008819.1) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CALM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CALM1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CALM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13087, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Calmodulin 1(phosphorylase kinase, delta) (CALM1, Accession NP_(—)008819.1), a genewhich plays roles in growth and the cell cycle as well as in signaltransduction and the synthesis and release of neurotransmitters.Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CALM1.

The function of CALM1 has been established by previous studies.Calmodulin is the archetype of the family of calcium-modulated proteinsof which nearly 20 members have been found. They are identified by theiroccurrence in the cytosol or on membranes facing the cytosol and by ahigh affinity for calcium. Calmodulin contains 149 amino acids and has 4calcium-binding domains. Its functions include roles in growth and thecell cycle as well as in signal transduction and the synthesis andrelease of neurotransmitters. To determine how calcium/calmodulinactivates calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase I (CAMK1; 604998),Chin et al. (1997) characterized CAMK1 activation by calmodulin mutantswith substitutions at hydrophobic residues. They found that CAMK1activity is dependent on met124 within the C-terminal domain ofcalmodulin as well as on N-terminal hydrophobic residues of calmodulin.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Rhyner, J. A.; Ottiger, M.; Wicki, R.; Greenwood, T. M.; Strehler, E.E.: Structure of the human CALM1 calmodulin gene and identification oftwo CALM1- related pseudogenes CALM1P1 and CALM1P2. Europ. J. Biochem.225:71-82, 1994; and

Chin, D.; Winkler, K. E.; Means, A. R.: Characterization of substratephosphorylation and use of calmodulin mutants to address implicationsfrom the enzyme crystal structure of calmodul.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CALM1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 114180, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Calumenin (CALU, Accession NP_(—)001210.1) is another GAM180target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CALU BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CALU, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CALU BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Calumenin (CALU,Accession NP_(—)001210.1), a gene which binds 7 calcium ions with a lowaffinity with unidtified function. Accordingly, utilities of GAM180include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CALU.

The function of CALU has been established by previous studies. Manycalcium-binding proteins are reported to be localized in the endoplasmicreticulum (ER) and involved in such ER functions as protein folding andsorting. Among these are RCN1 (OMIM Ref. No. 602735), RCN2 (OMIM Ref.No. 602584), and calumenin (CALU), which form a novel family ofcalcium-binding proteins in the ER and Golgi apparatus. By searchingsequence databases with a mouse Calu cDNA sequence (Yabe et al., 1997),Yabe et al. (1998) identified a human CALU EST, which they used to clonea full-length CALU cDNA. The cDNA encodes a deduced 315-amino acidprotein containing 6 EF-hand motifs, 1 potential N-glycosylation site,and a C-terminal ER retention signal. The human and mouse CALU proteinsare 98% identical. Northern blot analysis demonstrated that the 3.4-kbCALU mRNA is ubiquitously expressed in human tissues. Southern blotanalysis using a human CALU cDNA probe detected bands in a variety ofspecies. Yabe et al. (1997) mapped the mouse Calu gene to the proximalportion of chromosome 7. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Yabe etal. (1998) localized the human CALU gene to 7q32, which was anunexpected result due to the homology of synteny between proximal mousechromosome 7 and human 19q13.2-q13.3.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Yabe, D.; Nakamura, T.; Kanazawa, N.; Tashiro, K.; Honjo, T.: Calumenin,a Ca(2+)-binding protein retained in the endoplasmic reticulum with anovel carboxyl- terminal sequence, HDEF. J. Biol. Chem. 272:18232-18239,1997; and

Yabe, D.; Taniwaki, M.; Nakamura, T.; Kanazawa, N.; Tashiro, K.; Honjo,T.: Human calumenin gene (CALU): cDNA isolation and chromosomal mappingto 7q32. Genomics 49:331-333, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CALU arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603420, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Caspase recruitment domain family, member 9 (CARD9, AccessionNP_(—)434700.1) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CARD9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CARD9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CARD9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11302, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Caspaserecruitment domain family, member 9 (CARD9, Accession NP_(—)434700.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CARD9.

Caspase recruitment domain family, member 9 (CARD9, AccessionNP_(—)071747.2) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CARD9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CARD9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CARD9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11302, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Caspaserecruitment domain family, member 9 (CARD9, Accession NP_(—)071747.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CARD9.

Caspase recruitment domain family, member 9 (CARD9, AccessionNP_(—)434701.1) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CARD9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CARD9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CARD9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11302, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Caspaserecruitment domain family, member 9 (CARD9, Accession NP_(—)434701.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CARD9.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 11 (CCL11, Accession NP_(—)002977.1) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL11 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CCL11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCL11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4942, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 11 (CCL11, Accession NP_(—)002977.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL11.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 8 (CCL8, Accession NP_(—)005614.2) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CCL8, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCL8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6343, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 8 (CCL8, Accession NP_(—)005614.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCL8.

Cd22 antigen (CD22, Accession NP_(—)001762.1) is another GAM180 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD22 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCD22, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Cd22 antigen(CD22, Accession NP_(—)001762.1), a gene which is an antigen expressedspecifically in B lymphocytes (Cd22 antigen) and may act in cell-cellinteractions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CD22.

The function of CD22 has been established by previous studies. Nonhumanmammalian cells express N-acetylneuraminic acid (OMIM Ref. No. Neu5Ac)and N- glycolylneuraminic acid (OMIM Ref. No. Neu5Gc). Human cellscontain only Neu5Ac because of an exon deletion/frameshift mutation incytidine monophospho-sialic acid hydroxylase (CMAH; 603209), whichconverts Neu5Ac to Neu5Gc. Sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-likelectins, or SIGLECs, such as CD22 (SIGLEC2), recognize sialic acids.Brinkman-Van der Linden et al. (2000) showed that human SIGLEC1 (SN;600751) strongly prefers Neu5Ac over Neu5Gc. Sequence analysis ofSIGLEC2 cDNA found that while the chimpanzee sequence is 97% homologousto human, bonobo and gorilla are only 96% homologous, and the orangutanis only 93% homologous. Using regions of SIGLEC2 proteins from mouse,chimpanzee, orangutan, and human fused to the Fc region of human IgG,and flow cytometry analysis, Brinkman-Van der Linden et al. (2000)showed that all bound well to chimpanzee Epstein-Barr virus(EBV)-transformed B cells, which expressed high levels of Neu5Gc. Exceptfor mouse, all bound well to human EBV-transformed B cells, whichexpressed high levels of Neu5Ac.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of CD22.O'Keefe et al. (1996) made observations in mice with a targeteddisruption of the CD22 gene indicating that CD22 is a negative regulatorof antigen receptor signaling whose onset of expression at the mature Bcell stage may serve to raise the antigen concentration thresholdrequired for B cell triggering. Splenic B cells from CD22 knockout micewere found to be hyperresponsive to receptor signaling. Heightenedcalcium fluxes and cell proliferation were obtained at lower ligandconcentrations. The mice gave augmented immune response, had an expandedperitoneal B- 1 cell population, and contained increased serum titers ofautoantibody.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CD22 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

O'Keefe, T. L.; Williams, G. T.; Davies, S. L.; Neuberger, M. S.:Hyperresponsive B cells in CD22-deficient mice. Science 274:798-801,1996; and

Brinkman-Van der Linden, E. C. M.; Sjoberg, E. R.; Juneja, L. R.;Crocker, P. R.; Varki, N.; Varki, A.: Loss of N-glycolylneuraminic acidin human evolution: implications for sialic aci.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CD22 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 107266, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cdk5 regulatory subunit associated protein 3 (CDK5RAP3,Accession NP_(—)079473.2) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDK5RAP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDK5RAP3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDK5RAP3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3530, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Cdk5 regulatorysubunit associated protein 3 (CDK5RAP3, Accession NP_(—)079473.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDK5RAP3.

Cdk5 regulatory subunit associated protein 3 (CDK5RAP3, AccessionNP_(—)788275.1) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDK5RAP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDK5RAP3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDK5RAP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3530, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Cdk5 regulatorysubunit associated protein 3 (CDK5RAP3, Accession NP_(—)788275.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDK5RAP3.

Chitinase 3-like 2 (CHI3L2, Accession NP_(—)003991.1) is another GAM180target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHI3L2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CHI3L2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHI3L2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13391, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Chitinase 3-like 2(CHI3L2, Accession NP_(—)003991.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CHI3L2.

Carbohydrate (chondroitin 6) sulfotransferase 3 (CHST3, AccessionNP_(—)004264.2) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CHST3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHST3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CHST3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19995, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(chondroitin 6) sulfotransferase 3 (CHST3, Accession NP_004264.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CHST3.

Carbohydrate (n-acetylglucosamine 6-o) sulfotransferase 5 (CHST5,Accession NP_(—)036258.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CHST5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHST5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHST5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6807, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(n-acetylglucosamine 6-o) sulfotransferase 5 (CHST5, AccessionNP_(—)036258.1), a gene which may be involved in sulfation ofglycoproteins and proteoglycans. Accordingly, utilities of GAM180include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CHST5.

The function of CHST5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM175.1. Collagen, type iv,alpha 4 (COL4A4, Accession NP_(—)000083.1) is another GAM180 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL4A4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCOL4A4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL4A4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5844, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type iv,alpha 4 (COL4A4, Accession NP_(—)000083.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL4A4.

Doublecortin and cam kinase-like 1 (DCAMKL1, Accession NP_004725.1) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DCAMKL1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DCAMKL1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DCAMKL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2905, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortin andcam kinase-like 1 (DCAMKL1, Accession NP_(—)004725.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DCAMKL1.

DKFZP434F011 (Accession XP_(—)291159.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434F011 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434F011, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434F011 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7730, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434F011(Accession XP_(—)291159.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434F011.

DKFZP564O0423 (Accession XP_(—)166254.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564O0423 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564O0423, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564O0423 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8990, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564O0423(Accession XP_(—)166254.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564O0423.

DKFZP586I2223 (Accession NP_(—)542768.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586I2223 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP586I2223, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586I2223 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11679, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586I2223(Accession NP_(—)542768.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586I2223.

DKFZP586I2223 (Accession NP_(—)056253.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586I2223 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP586I2223, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586I2223 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11679, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586I2223(Accession NP_(—)056253.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586I2223.

DKFZp761K1423 (Accession NP_(—)060892.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761K1423 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761K1423, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761K1423 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10603, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761K1423(Accession NP_(—)060892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761K1423.

DKFZP761M1511 (Accession XP_(—)295135.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP761M1511 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP761M1511, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP761M1511 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:898, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP761M1511(Accession XP_(—)295135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP761M1511.

DKFZp762E1312 (Accession NP_(—)060880.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762E1312 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762E1312, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762E1312 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19364, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762E1312(Accession NP_(—)060880.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762E1312.

Dopamine receptor d2 (DRD2, Accession NP_(—)000786.1) is another GAM180target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DRD2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DRD2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DRD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8911, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Dopamine receptord2 (DRD2, Accession NP_(—)000786.1), a gene which has a key role in thecontrol of movement. and therefore may be associated with Hereditaryautosomal dominant myoclonus dystonia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM180include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hereditary autosomaldominant myoclonus dystonia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DRD2.

The function of DRD2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM148.1. Dopamine receptor d2(DRD2, Accession NP_(—)057658.2) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DRD2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDRD2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DRD2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8911, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Dopamine receptord2 (DRD2, Accession NP_(—)057658.2), a gene which has a key role in thecontrol of movement. and therefore may be associated with Hereditaryautosomal dominant myoclonus dystonia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM180include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hereditary autosomaldominant myoclonus dystonia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DRD2.

The function of DRD2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM148.1. Dual specificityphosphatase 2 (DUSP2, Accession NP_(—)004409.1) is another GAM180 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DUSP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDUSP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DUSP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13525, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Dual specificityphosphatase 2 (DUSP2, Accession NP_(—)004409.1), a gene which regulatesmitogenic signal transduction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DUSP2.

The function of DUSP2 has been established by previous studies.Mitogenic stimulation of quiescent cells leads to the rapid andreversible activation of mitogen- activated protein (MAP) kinases viadual phosphorylation within a thr-glu-tyr motif. Following activation,MAP kinases translocate into the nucleus where they phosphorylateseveral signal transduction targets. The dual-specificity phosphatasescan reverse MAP kinase activation by dephosphorylating phosphotyrosineand phosphothreonine residues. Rohan et al. (1993) isolated mouse andhuman cDNAs encoding PAC1, a mitogen- induced 32-kD protein thatcontains a sequence that is associated with enzymatic activity inpreviously identified protein phosphotyrosine phosphatases. Thepredicted human PAC1 protein has 314 amino acids. Northern blot analysisof human cell lines and mouse tissues revealed that PAC1 is expressedpredominantly in hematopoietic tissues. By immunofluorescence oftransfected cells and mitogen-stimulated T cells, Rohan et al. (1993)localized PAC1 to the nucleus. Ward et al. (1994) demonstrated that PAC1is a dual-specific thr/tyr phosphatase that is a physiologicallyrelevant MAP kinase phosphatase. Yi et al. (1995) determined that thePAC1, or DUSP2, gene contains 4 exons that span approximately 2.3 kb. Bysomatic cell hybrid analysis, linkage analysis, and in situhybridization, Yi et al. (1995) mapped the PAC1 gene to 2p11.2-q11.Using fluorescence in situ hybridization, Martell et al. (1994) refinedthe localization of the PAC1 gene to 2q11.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Rohan, P. J.; Davis, P.; Moskaluk, C. A.; Kearns, M.; Krutzsch, H.;Siebenlist, U.; Kelly, K.: PAC-1: a mitogen-induced nuclear proteintyrosine phosphatase. Science 259:1763-1766, 1993; and

y, H.; Morton, C. C.; Weremowicz, S.; McBride, O. W.; Kelly, K.: Genomicorganization and chromosomal localization of the DUSP2 gene, encoding aMAP kinase phosphatase, to human 2p11.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DUSP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603068, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Ephrin-a3 (EFNA3, Accession NP_(—)004943.1) is another GAM180target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EFNA3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby EFNA3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EFNA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19601, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Ephrin-a3 (EFNA3,Accession NP_(—)004943.1), a gene which is a ligand of Eph- relatedreceptor tyrosine kinases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EFNA3.

The function of EFNA3 has been established by previous studies. Proteinsin the LERK subfamily of ligands, called ephrins, bind to members of theEPH group of receptor tyrosine kinases. The various ephrins arecharacterized by sequence similarities and the fact that they areattached to the cell membrane by glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)anchors or by a single transmembrane domain. See 179610 for additionalinformation on ephrins and the Eph receptor family. By fluorescence insitu hybridization, Cerretti et al. (1996) mapped the EPLG3 gene to acluster on chromosome 1q21-q22, together with EPLG1 (EFNA1; 191164) andEPLG4 (EFNA4; 601380). By interspecific backcross analysis, they mappedthe mouse EPLG3 homolog (Epl3) to the central region of mouse chromosome3. Cerretti and Nelson (1998) reported that the mouse Efna3 gene has 5exons. The gene structures of human EFNA2 (OMIM Ref. No. 602756) andmouse Efna3, Efna4 (OMIM Ref. No. 601380), and Efnb1 (OMIM Ref. No.300035) are conserved through the first 3 exons.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cerretti, D. P.; Lyman, S. D.; Kozlosky, C. J.; Copeland, N. G.;Gilbert, D. J.; Jenkins, N. A.; Valentine, V.; Kirstein, M. N.; Shapiro,D. N.; Morris, S. W.: The genes encoding the Eph-related receptortyrosine kinase ligands LERK-1 (EPLG1, Epl1), LERK-3 (EPLG3, Epl3), andLERK-4 (EPLG4, Epl4) are clustered on human chromosome 1 and mousechromosome 3. Genomics 33:277-282, 1996; and

Cerretti, D. P.; Nelson, N.: Characterization of the genes for mouseLERK-3/Ephrin-A3 (Epl3), mouse LERK-4/Ephrin-A4 (Epl4), and humanLERK-6/Ephrin-A2 (EPLG6): conservation of intron/e.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EFNA3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601381, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. ELKS (Accession NP_(—)055879.1) is another GAM180 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ELKS BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byELKS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ELKS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:787, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of ELKS (AccessionNP_(—)055879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ELKS.

Ellis van creveld syndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)055371.1) is anotherGAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVC BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EVC, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof EVC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5644, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Ellis van creveldsyndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)055371.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EVC.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2,pfeiffer syndrome) (FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075598.1) is another GAM180target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGFR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FGFR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5084, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2, pfeiffer syndrome)(FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FGFR1.

FHX (Accession NP_(—)060886.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FHX BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FHX, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FHX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12381, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FHX (AccessionNP_(—)060886.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FHX.

FKSG42 (Accession NP_(—)114421.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FKSG42 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FKSG42,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FKSG42 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17992, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FKSG42 (AccessionNP_(—)114421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FKSG42.

FLJ10648 (Accession NP_(—)060637.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10648 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10648,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10648 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4717, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10648(Accession NP_(—)060637.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10648.

FLJ10970 (Accession NP_(—)060756.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10970 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10970,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10970 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10970(Accession NP_(—)060756.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10970.

FLJ11700 (Accession NP_(—)079168.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11700 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11700,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11700 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3258, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11700(Accession NP_(—)079168.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11700.

FLJ12577 (Accession NP_(—)112187.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12577 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12577,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12577 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7536, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12577(Accession NP_(—)112187.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12577.

FLJ12587 (Accession NP_(—)071925.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12587 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12587,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12587 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1658, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12587(Accession NP_(—)071925.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12587.

FLJ13902 (Accession NP_(—)078929.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13902 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13902,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13902 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19221, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13902(Accession NP_(—)078929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13902.

FLJ14166 (Accession NP_(—)078841.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14166 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14166,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14166 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14166(Accession NP_(—)078841.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14166.

FLJ14249 (Accession NP_(—)567825.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14249 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ14249, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14249BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14831, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14249(Accession NP_(—)567825.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14249.

FLJ14249 (Accession NP_(—)071905.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14249 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ14249, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14249BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14831, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14249(Accession NP_(—)071905.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14249.

FLJ14936 (Accession NP_(—)115660.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14936 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ14936, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14936BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6933, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14936(Accession NP_(—)115660.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14936.

FLJ20174 (Accession NP_(—)060169.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20174 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20174,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20174 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4747, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20174(Accession NP_(—)060169.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20174.

FLJ20297 (Accession NP_(—)060421.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20297 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ20297, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20297BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1321, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20297(Accession NP_(—)060421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20297.

FLJ20297 (Accession NP_(—)060221.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20297 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ20297, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20297BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1321, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20297(Accession NP_(—)060221.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20297.

FLJ20298 (Accession NP_(—)060222.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20298 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20298,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20298 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11216, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20298(Accession NP_(—)060222.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20298.

FLJ20511 (Accession NP_(—)060323.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20511 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20511,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20511 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14414, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20511(Accession NP_(—)060323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20511.

FLJ20573 (Accession XP_(—)033853.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20573 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20573,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20573 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11877, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20573(Accession XP_(—)033853.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20573.

FLJ20666 (Accession NP_(—)060392.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20666 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ20666, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20666BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8314, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20666(Accession NP_(—)060392.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20666.

FLJ22167 (Accession NP_(—)078809.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22167 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22167,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22167 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6807, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22167(Accession NP_(—)078809.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22167.

FLJ22578 (Accession NP_(—)079140.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22578 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22578,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22578 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8608, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22578(Accession NP_(—)079140.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22578.

FLJ23074 (Accession NP_(—)079328.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23074 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23074,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23074 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16835, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23074(Accession NP_(—)079328.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23074.

FLJ23462 (Accession NP_(—)079119.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23462 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23462,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23462 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7500, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23462(Accession NP_(—)079119.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23462.

FLJ30679 (Accession NP_(—)694562.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30679 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30679,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30679 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2972, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30679(Accession NP_(—)694562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30679.

FLJ32452 (Accession NP_(—)653177.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32452 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32452,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32452 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2212, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32452(Accession NP_(—)653177.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32452.

FLJ34658 (Accession NP_(—)689617.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34658 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34658,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34658 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4616, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34658(Accession NP_(—)689617.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34658.

FLJ34817 (Accession NP_(—)689516.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34817 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34817,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34817 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1005, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34817(Accession NP_(—)689516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34817.

FLJ39957 (Accession NP_(—)689749.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39957 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39957BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ39957, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39957BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39957 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12852 andSEQ ID:2358 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39957(Accession NP_(—)689749.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39957.

FLJ40235 (Accession NP_(—)775906.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ40235 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40235,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40235 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4486, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40235(Accession NP_(—)775906.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ40235.

FLJ90798 (Accession NP_(—)699198.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90798 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90798,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90798 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14320, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90798(Accession NP_(—)699198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90798.

Forkhead box p1 (FOXP1, Accession NP_(—)116071.2) is another GAM180target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FOXP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box p1(FOXP1, Accession NP_(—)116071.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FOXP1.

Formyl peptide receptor 1 (FPR1, Accession NP_(—)002020.1) is anotherGAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FPR1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FPR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FPR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2325, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Formyl peptidereceptor 1 (FPR1, Accession NP_(—)002020.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FPR1.

Formyl peptide receptor-like 2 (FPRL2, Accession NP_(—)002021.2) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FPRL2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FPRL2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FPRL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13294, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Formyl peptidereceptor-like 2 (FPRL2, Accession NP_(—)002021.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FPRL2.

Fucosyltransferase 3 (galactoside 3(4)-l-fucosyltransferase, lewis bloodgroup included) (FUT3, Accession NP_(—)000140.1) is another GAM180target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FUT3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FUT3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUT3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2915, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Fucosyltransferase3 (galactoside 3(4)-l-fucosyltransferase, lewis blood group included)(FUT3, Accession NP_(—)000140.1), a gene which may catalyze alpha-1,3and alpha-1,4 glycosidic linkages involved in the expression of vim-2,lewis a, lewis b, sialyl lewis x and lewis x/ssea-1 antigens. andtherefore may be associated with Lewis-negative disease. Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofLewis-negative disease, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FUT3.

The function of FUT3 has been established by previous studies. The Lewissystem involves genetically variable antigens in the body fluids andonly secondarily are the antigens absorbed to red cells. Grollman et al.(1969) showed that Lewis- negative women lack a specificfucosyltransferase which is present in the milk of Lewis-positive women.The enzyme is apparently required for synthesis of the structuraldeterminants of both Lewis (a) and Lewis (b) specificity. The sameenzyme is involved in the synthesis of milk oligosaccharides, because 2oligosaccharides containing the relevant linkage were absent from themilk of Lewis-negative women. Grubb (1953) provided the ingeniousinterpretation of the interactions between the Les locus determiningpresence/absence of Lewis substance in the saliva and on red cells andthe Se locus (OMIM Ref. No. 182100) determining secretion of ABH bloodgroup substances in the saliva and Le(a) or Le(b) expression in redcells. In transfusion medicine, it has been found that some individualswho type as Lewis-positive on erythrocytes can change their erythrocytephenotype to Lewis-negative during diseases or during pregnancy. Orntoftet al. (1996) noted that these patients have been named non- genuineLewis-negative individuals as they have alpha-1-4 fucosyltransferaseactivity in saliva. Due to this phenomenon, the Lewis-negative phenotypeis more common among cancer patients (approximately 20%) than amonghealthy individuals (approximately 8%). Orntoft et al. (1996) examinedthe mutational spectrum of the Lewis gene in Denmark and found 6different mutations. Five, 59T-G (L20R; 111100.0001), 202T-C (W68R),314C-T (T105M), 508G-A (G170S; 111100.0001), and 1067T-A (I356K), werefrequent, and 1, 445C-A (L146M), was only detected in 1 of 40individuals. The authors demonstrated that the nucleotide 202 and 314mutations were located on the same allele. COS-7 cells transfected withan allele having the 202/314 mutations lacked enzyme activity.Lewis-negative patients, whose erythrocytes converted fromLewis-positive to Lewis-negative during their disease, showed FUT3heterozygosity significantly more often than did others (p less than0.05). Pang et al. (1998) identified 5 novel missense mutations in theFUT3 gene in African (Xhosa) and Caucasian subjects in South Africa.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Grollman, E. F.; Kobata, A.; Ginsburg, V.: An enzymatic basis for Lewisblood types in man. J. Clin. Invest. 48:1489-1494, 1969; and

Orntoft, T. F.; Vestergaard, E. M.; Holmes, E.; Jakobsen, J. S.;Grunnet, N.; Mortensen, M.; Johnson, P.; Bross, P.; Gregersen, N.;Skorstengaard, K.; Jensen, U. B.; Bolund, L.; Wolf, H.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FUT3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 111100, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fucosyltransferase 5 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT5,Accession NP_(—)002025.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FUT5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FUT5, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FUT5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2915, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Fucosyltransferase5 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT5, Accession NP_002025.1), a genewhich may catalyse alpha-1,3 glycosidic linkages involved in theexpression of vim-2, lewis x/ssea-1 and sialyl lewis x antigens.Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FUT5.

The function of FUT5 has been established by previous studies. Weston etal. (1992) isolated a human alpha-3-fucosyltransferase gene homologousto but distinct from 2 previously reported fucosyltransferase genes:alpha- 3,4-fucosyltransferase, thought to represent the human Lewisblood group locus (FUT3; 111100), and an alpha-3-fucosyltransferaseexpressed in the myeloid lineage (FUT4; 104230). The new enzyme shared91% amino acid sequence identity with the Lewis blood groupfucosyltransferase, yet exhibited only trace amounts ofalpha-4-fucosyltransferase activity. By PCR analysis of somatic cellhybrid DNAs, Weston et al. (1992) demonstrated that the gene is locatedon chromosome 19. They concluded that the gene encodes a ‘plasma type’of alpha- 3-fucosyltransferase. McCurley et al. (1995) mapped FUT5 to19p13.3 by fluorescence in situ hybridization using cosmids containingFUT6 (OMIM Ref. No. 136836) and FUT5. The results indicated that FUT6lies approximately 70 kb telomeric of FUT5. McCurley et al. (1995) usedconventional and pulsed field gel electrophoresis mapping to totalgenomic DNA and large genomic clones in order to generate a fine map ofthe cluster of 19p FUT genes. A P1 clone indicated the gene order:cen-FUT5-FUT3-FUT6-tel. FUT5 and FUT3 are separated by 23 kb and FUT3and FUT6 are separated by 14 kb; these data placed FUT5 and FUT6 closertogether than was estimated by fluorescence in situ hybridization. Theclose proximity and tandem orientation of the 3 genes suggestscoordinate regulation. The direction of transcription is toward thetelomere in the case of all 3 genes

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

McCurley, R. S.; Recinos, A., III; Olsen, A. S.; Gingrich, J. C.;Szczepaniak, D.; Cameron, H. S.; Krauss, R.; Weston, B. W.: Physicalmaps of human alpha(1,3)fucosyltransferase genes FUT3-FUT6 onchromosomes 19p13.3 and 11q21. Genomics 26:142-146, 1995; and

Weston, B. W.; Nair, R. P.; Larsen, R. D.; Lowe, J. B.: Isolation of anovel human alpha(1,3)fucosyltransferase gene and molecular comparisonto the human Lewis blood group alpha(1,3/1.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FUT5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 136835, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fucosyltransferase 6 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT6,Accession NP_(—)000141.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FUT6 BINDING SITE1 and FUT6 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byFUT6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUT6 BINDING SITE1 andFUT6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5353 and SEQ ID:7499 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Fucosyltransferase6 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT6, Accession NP_000141.1), a genewhich is involved in the biosynthesis of the e-selectin ligand,sialyl-lewis x. catalyzes the transfer of fucose from gdp-beta-fucose toalpha-2,3 sialylated substrates. Accordingly, utilities of GAM180include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FUT6.

The function of FUT6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Fxyd domain containingion transport regulator 3 (FXYD3, Accession NP_(—)005962.1) is anotherGAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FXYD3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FXYD3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FXYD3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3047, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Fxyd domaincontaining ion transport regulator 3 (FXYD3, Accession NP_(—)005962.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FXYD3.

Fxyd domain containing ion transport regulator 3 (FXYD3, AccessionNP_(—)068710.1) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FXYD3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FXYD3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FXYD3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3047, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Fxyd domaincontaining ion transport regulator 3 (FXYD3, Accession NP_(—)068710.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FXYD3.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, AccessionNP_(—)068705.1) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GABBR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABBR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7008, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-aminobutyricacid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, Accession NP_(—)068705.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GABBR1.

GAC1 (Accession NP_(—)006329.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GAC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GAC1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GAC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7458, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of GAC1 (AccessionNP_(—)006329.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GAC1.

Glycoprotein a repetitions predominant (GARP, Accession NP_(—)005503.1)is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GARPBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GARP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGARP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10909, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein arepetitions predominant (GARP, Accession NP_(—)005503.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GARP.

Glucocorticoid induced transcript 1 (GLCCI1, Accession XP_166529.2) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GLCCI1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GLCCI1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGLCCI1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14024, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Glucocorticoidinduced transcript 1 (GLCCI1, Accession XP_(—)166529.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GLCCI1.

Glutamate-ammonia ligase (glutamine synthase) (GLUL, AccessionNP_(—)002056.2) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GLUL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GLUL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GLUL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:661, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Glutamate-ammonialigase (glutamine synthase) (GLUL, Accession NP_(—)002056.2), a genewhich catalyzes the condensation of glutamate and ammonia to formglutamine. Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GLUL.

The function of GLUL has been established by previous studies. Glutaminesynthetase (EC 6.3.1.2), also called glutamate-ammonia ligase (GLUL), isexpressed throughout the body and plays an important role in controllingbody pH and in removing ammonia from the circulation. The enzyme clearsL-glutamate, the major neurotransmitter in the central nervous system,from neuronal synapses (see OMIM Ref. No. references in Clancy et al.,1996). Gibbs et al. (1987) reported the complete 1,119-bp codingsequence of glutamine synthetase, which they determined from aliver-derived cDNA. Pesole et al. (1991) suggested that glutaminesynthetase is a good molecular clock for determining times of divergenceeven as great as that which occurred between eukaryotes and prokaryotes.One conclusion reached by Pesole et al. (1991) was thatorganelle-specific enzymes, such as those of the mitochondria, may haveoriginated from a duplication of nuclear genes. The endosymbiotichypothesis suggests that a transfer of prokaryotic genes to nucleioccurred during the evolution of the primitive eukaryotic cell. In somecases, it is likely that the old prokaryotic gene could not be active inthe new nuclear genome environment and was totally lost because itsfunction in the organelle could be dispensed with. Subsequently, a neworganelle-specific enzyme could have originated to serve specializedmetabolic functions. The presence of glutamine synthetase inmitochondria is linked to the nitrogen metabolism of the species, and inparticular to the need for glutamine as a source of ammonia and forparticular biochemical pathways for ammonia detoxification.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gibbs, C. S.; Campbell, K. E.; Wilson, R. H.: Sequence of a humanglutamine synthetase cDNA. Nucleic Acids Res. 15:6293 only, 1987; and

Pesole, G.; Bozzetti, M. P.; Lanave, C.; Preparata, G.; Saccone, C.:Glutamine synthetase gene evolution: a good molecular clock. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 88:522-526, 1991.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GLUL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 138290, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.gm117 (Accession XP_(—)086187.1) is another GAM180 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. gm117 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bygm117, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of gm117 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1842, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of gm117 (AccessionXP_(—)086187.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith gm117.

GPR124 (Accession NP_(—)116166.6) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GPR124 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPR124,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR124 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of GPR124 (AccessionNP_(—)116166.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GPR124.

Hyaluronan synthase 3 (HAS3, Accession NP_(—)005320.2) is another GAM180target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HAS3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HAS3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HAS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17871, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Hyaluronansynthase 3 (HAS3, Accession NP_(—)005320.2), a gene which plays a rolein hyaluronan/hyaluronic acid (ha) synthesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HAS3.

The function of HAS3 has been established by previous studies.Hyaluronan (HA) is an unbranched glycosaminoglycan composed of repeatingdisaccharide units. It is a major constituent of the extracellularmatrix and has been implicated in development, tumorigenesis, andseveral diseases. HA is synthesized at the inner face of the plasmamembrane and is subsequently extruded to the outside of the cell. Bydegenerate PCR, Spicer et al. (1997) isolated a genomic fragment ofhuman HA synthase-3 (HAS3) and genomic and cDNA clones of mouse Has3.The amino acid sequences encoded by the partial HAS3 fragment and thecorresponding region of Has3 are 99% conserved. The authors noted thatthe high degree of sequence conservation between specific human andmouse HASs contrasts with the lower level of identity between HASswithin a species, suggesting an evolutionary conservation offunctionally important residues and differences in the mode of action ofthe various HASs. The predicted 554-amino acid Has3 has severalconsensus HA-binding motifs and multiple transmembrane domains, with 2at the N terminus and a cluster at the C terminus. Expression of Has3 inCOS-1 cells led to high levels of HA biosynthesis. Northern blotanalysis of the mouse embryo showed that Has3 is predominantly expressedat late gestation as a major, approximately 6.0- to 6.5-kb transcriptand a minor, approximately 4.0-kb transcript. By PCR screening somaticcell hybrid DNAs and a YAC contig, Spicer et al. (1997) localized thehuman HAS3 gene to 16q22.1. By interspecific backcross analysis, theymapped the mouse Has3 gene to chromosome 8. Since HAS1 (OMIM Ref. No.601463), HAS2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601636), and HAS3 are located on differentautosomes, Spicer et al. (1997) suggested that the HAS gene family arosecomparatively early in vertebrate evolution by sequential duplication ofan ancestral HAS gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Spicer, A. P.; Olson, J. S.; McDonald, J. A.: Molecular cloning andcharacterization of a cDNA encoding the third putative mammalianhyaluronan synthase. J. Biol. Chem. 272:8957-8961, 1997; and

Spicer, A. P.; Seldin, M. F.; Olsen, A. S.; Brown, N.; Wells, D. E.;Doggett, N. A.; Itano, N.; Kimata, K.; Inazawa, J.; McDonald, J. A.:Chromosomal localization of the human and mous.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HAS3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602428, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Huntingtin (huntington disease) (HD, AccessionNP_(—)002102.2) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4516, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Huntingtin(huntington disease) (HD, Accession NP_(—)002102.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HD.

Huntingtin interacting protein 1 (HIP1, Accession NP_(—)005329.2) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HIP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HIP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17634, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Huntingtininteracting protein 1 (HIP1, Accession NP_(—)005329.2), a gene which isa membrane protein and interacts with huntingtin. and therefore may beassociated with Huntington disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM180include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington disease, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with HIP1.

The function of HIP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Hiv-1 tat interactiveprotein, 60 kda (HTATIP, Accession NP_(—)006379.1) is another GAM180target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HTATIP BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby HTATIP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HTATIP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Hiv-1 tatinteractive protein, 60 kda (HTATIP, Accession NP_(—)006379.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HTATIP.

Interleukin 4 induced 1 (IL4I1, Accession NP_(—)690863.1) is anotherGAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL4I1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL4I1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL4I1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17359, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 4induced 1 (IL4I1, Accession NP_(—)690863.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL4I1.

KIAA0258 (Accession NP_(—)055600.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0258 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0258,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0258 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10239, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0258(Accession NP_(—)055600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0258.

KIAA0513 (Accession NP_(—)055547.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0513 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0513,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0513 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0513(Accession NP_(—)055547.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0513.

KIAA0682 (Accession NP_(—)055667.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0682 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0682, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0682BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12275, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0682(Accession NP_(—)055667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0682.

KIAA0753 (Accession NP_(—)055619.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0753 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0753,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0753 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10688, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0753(Accession NP_(—)055619.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0753.

KIAA0935 (Accession XP_(—)052620.6) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0935 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0935,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0935 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0935(Accession XP_(—)052620.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0935.

KIAA1111 (Accession XP_(—)171233.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1111 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1111,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1111 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15309, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1111(Accession XP_(—)171233.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1111.

KIAA1194 (Accession NP_(—)056270.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1194 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1194,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1194 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5209, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1194(Accession NP_(—)056270.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1194.

KIAA1268 (Accession XP_(—)291055.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1268 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1268,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1268 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1268(Accession XP_(—)291055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1268.

KIAA1765 (Accession XP_(—)047355.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1765 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1765,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1765 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15863, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1765(Accession XP_(—)047355.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1765.

KIAA2001 (Accession XP_(—)291322.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA2001 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA2001,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2001 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16865, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2001(Accession XP_(—)291322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA2001.

KIAA2024 (Accession NP_(—)742067.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA2024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA2024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9621, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2024(Accession NP_(—)742067.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA2024.

Karyopherin (importin) beta 1 (KPNB1, Accession NP_(—)002256.2) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KPNB1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by KPNB1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KPNB1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15603, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Karyopherin(importin) beta 1 (KPNB1, Accession NP_(—)002256.2), a gene which isrequired for nuclear protein import and mediates docking of importsubstrate to distinct nucleoporins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM180include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KPNB1.

The function of KPNB1 has been established by previous studies. Theimport of proteins into the nucleus proceeds through the nuclear porecomplex. Cytoplasmic proteins with a nuclear localization signal (NLS)bind to an importin-alpha/importin- beta heterodimer. The trimericcomplex docks to the cytoplasmic periphery of the nuclear pore complexand is subsequently translocated through as a single entity. The importreaction is terminated by the direct binding of RAN (OMIM Ref. No.601179) to KPNB, which dissociates the importin heterodimer. Gorlich etal. (1995) purified a 90-kD subunit of importin (importin-90) fromXenopus egg extracts and obtained a 188-amino acid partial proteinsequence from internal peptides. Using the partial amino acid sequence,they isolated cDNAs encoding human importin-90, or KPNB1, from a HeLacell cDNA library. The sequence of the predicted 876-amino acid humanKPNB1 protein is 93% identical to the 188-amino acid partial sequence ofXenopus importin-90. Gorlich et al. (1995) showed that Xenopusimportin-60 and importin-90 cooperate to form an import receptor thatdistinguishes functional NLSs from nonfunctional ones and selectivelybinds import substrates to the nuclear envelope. Independently, Chi etal. (1995) identified cDNAs encoding human KPNB1. Based on the 97-kDproduct of in vitro translation, they designated the protein p97. Usinga monoclonal antibody against bovine p97, Chi et al. (1995) localizedp97 to the cytoplasm and nuclear envelope of bovine kidney cells. Theseauthors found that recombinant human p97 binds zinc and that a boundmetal ion is required for nuclear envelope- binding activity. Kutay etal. (1997) identified the regions of KPNB1 that interact with RAN,importin-alpha, and the nuclear pore complex. Bayliss et al. (2000)described the crystal structure of a complex between KPNB1 residues 1 to442 and 5 tandem FxFG nucleoporin repeats from yeast Nsp1. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, Ayala-Madrigal et al. (2000) mappedthe KPNB1 gene to chromosome 17q21. By FISH, Matsuda et al. (1996)mapped the mouse Kpnb1 gene to the proximal end of chromosome 11D.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ayala-Madrigal, M. L.; Doerr, S.; Ramirez-Duenas, M. L.; Hansmann, I.:Assignment of KPNA4 and KPNB1 encoding karyopherin alpha 4 and beta 1 tohuman chromosome bands 11q22 and 17q21 respectively, by in situhybridization. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 89:258-259, 2000; and

Bayliss, R.; Littlewood, T.; Stewart, M.: Structural basis for theinteraction between FxFG nucleoporin repeats and importin-beta innuclear trafficking. Cell 102:99-108, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KPNB1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602738, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. LOC114987 (Accession NP_(—)660284.1) is another GAM180 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC114987 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC114987, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC114987 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC114987(Accession NP_(—)660284.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC114987.

LOC116437 (Accession XP_(—)058185.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116437 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC116437, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116437 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1933, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC116437(Accession XP_(—)058185.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116437.

LOC126162 (Accession XP_(—)064964.5) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126162 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126162, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126162 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC126162(Accession XP_(—)064964.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126162.

LOC126767 (Accession XP_(—)060167.4) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126767 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126767, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126767 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC126767(Accession XP_(—)060167.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126767.

LOC129198 (Accession XP_(—)072197.3) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC129198 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC129198, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC129198 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC129198(Accession XP_(—)072197.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC129198.

LOC142941 (Accession XP_(—)096363.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC142941 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC142941, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC142941 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:788, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC142941(Accession XP_(—)096363.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC142941.

LOC143310 (Accession XP_(—)084485.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143310 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143310, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143310 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10414, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC143310(Accession XP_(—)084485.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143310.

LOC143916 (Accession XP_(—)084664.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143916 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143916, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143916 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7055, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC143916(Accession XP_(—)084664.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143916.

LOC144017 (Accession XP_(—)096520.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144017 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144017, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144017 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2879, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC144017(Accession XP_(—)096520.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144017.

LOC147804 (Accession XP_(—)085901.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147804 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147804, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147804 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC147804(Accession XP_(—)085901.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147804.

LOC147975 (Accession XP_(—)097351.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147975 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147975, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147975 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19458, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC147975(Accession XP_(—)097351.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147975.

LOC148490 (Accession XP_(—)086210.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148490 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148490, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148490 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16289, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC148490(Accession XP_(—)086210.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148490.

LOC150225 (Accession XP_(—)097870.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150225 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150225, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150225 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC150225(Accession XP_(—)097870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150225.

LOC150776 (Accession XP_(—)032542.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150776 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150776, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150776 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1321, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC150776(Accession XP_(—)032542.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150776.

LOC151568 (Accession NP_(—)612492.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151568 BINDING SITE1 and LOC151568BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC151568, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151568BINDING SITE1 and LOC151568 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15467 andSEQ ID:5239 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC151568(Accession NP_(—)612492.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151568.

LOC152445 (Accession XP_(—)098231.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10081, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC152445(Accession XP_(—)098231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152445.

LOC162083 (Accession XP_(—)091339.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162083 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC162083, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC162083 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9824, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC162083(Accession XP_(—)091339.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162083.

LOC164091 (Accession XP_(—)089356.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC164091 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC164091, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC164091 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7693, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC164091(Accession XP_(—)089356.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC164091.

LOC165257 (Accession XP_(—)092478.3) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC165257 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC165257, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC165257 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1432, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC165257(Accession XP_(—)092478.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC165257.

LOC200609 (Accession XP_(—)117256.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200609 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200609, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200609 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1876, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC200609(Accession XP_(—)117256.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200609.

LOC201562 (Accession XP_(—)114343.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12642, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC201562(Accession XP_(—)114343.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201562.

LOC219918 (Accession XP_(—)166197.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219918 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219918, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219918 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5660, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC219918(Accession XP_(—)166197.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219918.

LOC220071 (Accession XP_(—)167848.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220071 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220071, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220071 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5660, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC220071(Accession XP_(—)167848.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220071.

LOC220758 (Accession XP_(—)165466.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220758 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220758, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220758 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1949, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC220758(Accession XP_(—)165466.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220758.

LOC220763 (Accession XP_(—)055551.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220763 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220763, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220763 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5457, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC220763(Accession XP_(—)055551.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220763.

LOC221584 (Accession XP_(—)168132.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221584 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221584, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221584 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC221584(Accession XP_(—)168132.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221584.

LOC253044 (Accession XP_(—)172924.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253044 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253044, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253044 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11944, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC253044(Accession XP_(—)172924.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253044.

LOC253263 (Accession XP_(—)173102.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253263 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253263, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253263 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12769, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC253263(Accession XP_(—)173102.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253263.

LOC283038 (Accession XP_(—)302599.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283038 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283038, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283038 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4836, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC283038(Accession XP_(—)302599.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283038.

LOC283087 (Accession XP_(—)208509.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283087 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283087, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283087 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC283087(Accession XP_(—)208509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283087.

LOC283140 (Accession XP_(—)210911.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283140 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283140, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283140 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11320, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC283140(Accession XP_(—)210911.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283140.

LOC283298 (Accession XP_(—)208606.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283298 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283298, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283298 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11643, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC283298(Accession XP_(—)208606.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283298.

LOC283337 (Accession XP_(—)300560.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283337 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283337, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283337 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8912, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC283337(Accession XP_(—)300560.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283337.

LOC283570 (Accession XP_(—)211118.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283570 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283570, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283570 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12808, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC283570(Accession XP_(—)211118.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283570.

LOC283574 (Accession XP_(—)211099.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283574 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283574, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283574 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1593, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC283574(Accession XP_(—)211099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283574.

LOC283810 (Accession XP_(—)208853.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283810 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283810, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283810 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC283810(Accession XP_(—)208853.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283810.

LOC283831 (Accession XP_(—)211224.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283831 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283831, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283831 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4669, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC283831(Accession XP_(—)211224.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283831.

LOC283911 (Accession XP_(—)211259.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283911 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283911, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283911 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11417, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC283911(Accession XP_(—)211259.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283911.

LOC283922 (Accession XP_(—)208908.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283922 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283922, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283922 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC283922(Accession XP_(—)208908.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283922.

LOC283929 (Accession XP_(—)208905.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283929 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283929, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283929 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10481, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC283929(Accession XP_(—)208905.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283929.

LOC283982 (Accession XP_(—)208954.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283982 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283982, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283982 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6204, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC283982(Accession XP_(—)208954.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283982.

LOC284045 (Accession XP_(—)210776.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284045 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284045, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284045 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC284045(Accession XP_(—)210776.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284045.

LOC284220 (Accession XP_(—)211391.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284220 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284220, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284220 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC284220(Accession XP_(—)211391.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284220.

LOC284360 (Accession XP_(—)211433.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284360 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284360, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284360 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1154, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC284360(Accession XP_(—)211433.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284360.

LOC284549 (Accession XP_(—)211514.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284549 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284549, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284549 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC284549(Accession XP_(—)211514.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284549.

LOC284585 (Accession XP_(—)209277.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284585 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284585, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284585 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC284585(Accession XP_(—)209277.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284585.

LOC284773 (Accession XP_(—)209353.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284773 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284773, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284773 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16000, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC284773(Accession XP_(—)209353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284773.

LOC284947 (Accession XP_(—)211705.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11231, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC284947(Accession XP_(—)211705.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284947.

LOC285026 (Accession XP_(—)209440.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285026 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285026, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285026 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6831, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC285026(Accession XP_(—)209440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285026.

LOC285029 (Accession XP_(—)211741.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285029 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285029, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285029 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12677, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC285029(Accession XP_(—)211741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285029.

LOC285056 (Accession XP_(—)208283.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285056 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285056, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285056 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC285056(Accession XP_(—)208283.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285056.

LOC285286 (Accession XP_(—)211834.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285286 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285286, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285286 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:555, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC285286(Accession XP_(—)211834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285286.

LOC285376 (Accession XP_(—)211864.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285376 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285376BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285376, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285376BINDING SITE1 and LOC285376 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15389 andSEQ ID:1613 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC285376(Accession XP_(—)211864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285376.

LOC285786 (Accession XP_(—)208349.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285786 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285786, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285786 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7150, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC285786(Accession XP_(—)208349.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285786.

LOC285999 (Accession XP_(—)212120.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8264, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC285999(Accession XP_(—)212120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285999.

LOC338708 (Accession XP_(—)294683.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338708 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338708, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338708 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC338708(Accession XP_(—)294683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338708.

LOC338987 (Accession XP_(—)290664.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338987 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338987, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338987 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5719, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC338987(Accession XP_(—)290664.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338987.

LOC339186 (Accession XP_(—)294845.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339186 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339186, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339186 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11297, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC339186(Accession XP_(—)294845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339186.

LOC339240 (Accession XP_(—)294880.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339240 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339240, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339240 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11297, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC339240(Accession XP_(—)294880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339240.

LOC339258 (Accession XP_(—)294886.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339258 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339258, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339258 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11297, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC339258(Accession XP_(—)294886.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339258.

LOC339751 (Accession XP_(—)295053.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339751 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339751, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339751 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9131, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC339751(Accession XP_(—)295053.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339751.

LOC339899 (Accession XP_(—)295096.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2376, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC339899(Accession XP_(—)295096.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339899.

LOC340090 (Accession XP_(—)295154.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340090 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340090, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340090 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13639, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC340090(Accession XP_(—)295154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340090.

LOC342346 (Accession XP_(—)296817.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342346 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342346, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342346 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11373, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC342346(Accession XP_(—)296817.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342346.

LOC347546 (Accession XP_(—)298101.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347546 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347546, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347546 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3508, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC347546(Accession XP_(—)298101.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347546.

LOC347648 (Accession XP_(—)300226.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347648 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347648, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347648 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC347648(Accession XP_(—)300226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347648.

LOC347884 (Accession XP_(—)302617.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347884 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347884, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347884 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5296, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC347884(Accession XP_(—)302617.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347884.

LOC348112 (Accession XP_(—)302657.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348112 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348112, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348112 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14248, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC348112(Accession XP_(—)302657.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348112.

LOC348452 (Accession XP_(—)300742.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348452 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348452, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348452 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1711, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC348452(Accession XP_(—)300742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348452.

LOC349094 (Accession XP_(—)300945.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349094 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349094, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349094 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7090, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC349094(Accession XP_(—)300945.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349094.

LOC349097 (Accession XP_(—)300940.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349097 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349097, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349097 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7090, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC349097(Accession XP_(—)300940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349097.

LOC349138 (Accession XP_(—)300960.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349138 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349138, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349138 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7090, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC349138(Accession XP_(—)300960.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349138.

LOC349305 (Accession XP_(—)301019.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349305 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349305, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349305 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC349305(Accession XP_(—)301019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349305.

LOC351228 (Accession XP_(—)304390.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC351228 BINDING SITE1 through LOC351228BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC351228, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC351228BINDING SITE1 through LOC351228 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:1629,SEQ ID:17782 and SEQ ID:5030 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC351228(Accession XP_(—)304390.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC351228.

LOC92235 (Accession XP_(—)043739.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92235 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92235,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92235 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11492, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC92235(Accession XP_(—)043739.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92235.

LOC92710 (Accession XP_(—)046811.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92710 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92710,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92710 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17389, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of LOC92710(Accession XP_(—)046811.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92710.

Lymphocyte antigen 6 complex, locus h (LY6H, Accession NP_002338.1) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LY6H BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by LY6H, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LY6HBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16930, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Lymphocyte antigen6 complex, locus h (LY6H, Accession NP_(—)002338.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LY6H.

Lysophospholipase 3 (lysosomal phospholipase a2) (LYPLA3, AccessionNP_(—)036452.1) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LYPLA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LYPLA3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LYPLA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10576, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Lysophospholipase3 (lysosomal phospholipase a2) (LYPLA3, Accession NP_(—)036452.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LYPLA3.

MGC10334 (Accession XP_(—)300761.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10334 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MGC10334, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10334BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1711, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of MGC10334(Accession XP_(—)300761.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10334.

MGC10334 (Accession NP_(—)085052.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10334 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MGC10334, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10334BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1711, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of MGC10334(Accession NP_(—)085052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10334.

MGC34680 (Accession NP_(—)689559.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34680 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34680,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34680 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4811, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of MGC34680(Accession NP_(—)689559.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34680.

MGC40042 (Accession NP_(—)689726.2) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40042 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40042,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40042 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15660, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of MGC40042(Accession NP_(—)689726.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40042.

MGC41906 (Accession NP_(—)689687.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC41906 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC41906,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC41906 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of MGC41906(Accession NP_(—)689687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC41906.

MGC4767 (Accession NP_(—)115690.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4767 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4767,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4767 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8947, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of MGC4767 (AccessionNP_(—)115690.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4767.

MPRA (Accession NP_(—)848509.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MPRA BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MPRA, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MPRA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7693, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of MPRA (AccessionNP_(—)848509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MPRA.

Membrane-spanning 4-domains, subfamily a, member 6a (MS4A6A, AccessionNP_(—)690590.1) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MS4A6A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MS4A6A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MS4A6A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14166, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Membrane-spanning4-domains, subfamily a, member 6a (MS4A6A, Accession NP_690590.1), agene which binds to the fc region of immunoglobulins epsilon.Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MS4A6A.

The function of MS4A6A has been established by previous studies. By ESTdatabase searching for homologs of CD20 (MS4A1; 112210), Ishibashi etal. (2001) isolated a cDNA encoding MS4A6A, which they termed MS4A6. Thededuced 178-amino acid protein has 4 potential phosphorylation sites,including 1 at the intracellular loop, and a nonhydrophilic C terminus.Northern blot analysis revealed low-level expression of a 1.3-kbtranscript in mouse kidney and small intestine and a 1.0-kb transcriptin mouse heart; no expression was detected in human tissues. Liang andTedder (2001) also obtained a cDNA encoding MS4A6A. The predicted248-amino acid protein is more than 50% identical to its mouse homologs.PCR analysis detected variable expression of MS4A6A in cDNA from someB-cell, myelomonocytic, and erythroleukemia cell lines. The authorsidentified likely polymorphisms in the MS4A6A gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ishibashi, K.; Suzuki, M.; Sasaki, S.; Imai, M.: Identification of a newmultigene four-transmembrane family (MS4A) related to CD20, HTm4 andbeta subunit of the high-affinity IgE receptor. Gene 264:87-93, 2001;and

Liang, Y.; Tedder, T. F.: Identification of a CD20-,Fc-epsilon-RI-beta-related gene family: sixteen new MS4A family membersexpressed in human and mouse. Genomics 72:119-127, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MS4A6A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606548, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Membrane-spanning 4-domains, subfamily a, member 6a (MS4A6A,Accession NP_(—)690591.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MS4A6A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MS4A6A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MS4A6ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14166, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Membrane-spanning4-domains, subfamily a, member 6a (MS4A6A, Accession NP_690591.1), agene which binds to the fc region of immunoglobulins epsilon.Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MS4A6A.

The function of MS4A6A has been established by previous studies. By ESTdatabase searching for homologs of CD20 (MS4A1; 112210), Ishibashi etal. (2001) isolated a cDNA encoding MS4A6A, which they termed MS4A6. Thededuced 178-amino acid protein has 4 potential phosphorylation sites,including 1 at the intracellular loop, and a nonhydrophilic C terminus.Northern blot analysis revealed low-level expression of a 1.3-kbtranscript in mouse kidney and small intestine and a 1.0-kb transcriptin mouse heart; no expression was detected in human tissues. Liang andTedder (2001) also obtained a cDNA encoding MS4A6A. The predicted248-amino acid protein is more than 50% identical to its mouse homologs.PCR analysis detected variable expression of MS4A6A in cDNA from someB-cell, myelomonocytic, and erythroleukemia cell lines. The authorsidentified likely polymorphisms in the MS4A6A gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ishibashi, K.; Suzuki, M.; Sasaki, S.; Imai, M.: Identification of a newmultigene four-transmembrane family (MS4A) related to CD20, HTm4 andbeta subunit of the high-affinity IgE receptor. Gene 264:87-93, 2001;and

Liang, Y.; Tedder, T. F.: Identification of a CD20-,Fc-epsilon-RI-beta-related gene family: sixteen new MS4A family membersexpressed in human and mouse. Genomics 72:119-127, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MS4A6A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606548, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. NCAG1 (Accession NP_(—)115536.1) is another GAM180 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCAG1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNCAG1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NCAG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18626, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of NCAG1 (AccessionNP_(—)115536.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NCAG1.

NET-7 (Accession NP_(—)036471.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NET-7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NET-7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NET-7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11703, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of NET-7 (AccessionNP_(—)036471.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NET-7.

Nuclear factor i/b (NFIB, Accession NP_(—)005587.1) is another GAM180target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NFIB BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NFIB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NFIB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13925, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear factor i/b(NFIB, Accession NP_(—)005587.1), a gene which recognizes and binds thepalindromic sequence 5′-ttggcnnnnngccaa-3′ present in viral and cellularpromoters. Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NFIB.

The function of NFIB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. NMNAT2 (AccessionNP_(—)055854.1) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NMNAT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NMNAT2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NMNAT2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8057, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of NMNAT2 (AccessionNP_(—)055854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NMNAT2.

Nitric oxide synthase 1 (neuronal) (NOS1, Accession NP_(—)000611.1) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NOS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NOS1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NOS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17856, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Nitric oxidesynthase 1 (neuronal) (NOS1, Accession NP_(—)000611.1), a gene whichproduces nitric oxide (no) which is a messenger molecule with diversefunctions throughout the body. Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NOS1.

The function of NOS1 has been established by previous studies. Bredt etal. (1991) cloned a cDNA for the neuronal form of nitric oxide (NO)synthase and studied its expression. The only mammalian protein withclose sequence similarity was cytochrome P450 reductase. Magee et al.(1996) used PCR to clone a novel form of neuronal NOS from rat penileRNA. This NOS cDNA was termed PnNOS for ‘penile neuronal NOS.’Sequencing revealed that the PnNOS cDNA was identical to rat cerebellarneuronal NOS1 except for a 102-bp insertion in PnNOS, indicating thatPnNOS is a novel isoform. PCR of a human penile cDNA library confirmedthat this insert is present in human DNA at the same location.Repetition of RT-PCR showed PnNOS to be the only form of NOS1 expressedin rat penis, urethra, prostate, and skeletal muscle. The PnNOS form wasalso present in rat cerebellum, liver, and pelvic plexus, although lessabundantly than the shorter isoform. The authors postulated that PnNOSmay be responsible for the synthesis of nitric oxide during penileerection and may be involved in control of the tone of the urethra,prostate, and bladder.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NOS1.Mice with targeted disruption of neuronal NO synthase display grosslynormal appearance, locomotor activity, breeding, long-term potentiation,and long-term depression. NOS1-deficient mice are resistant to neuralstroke damage following middle cerebral artery ligation. Nelson et al.(1995) reported a large increase in aggressive behavior and excessive,inappropriate sexual behavior in NOS1 ‘knockout’ mice. Initialobservations indicated that male NOS1-deficient mice engaged in chronicaggressive behavior, not apparent among NOS1-deficient female mice orwildtype male or female mice housed together. Relevance of theobservations to human behavior was suggested.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NOS1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Magee, T.; Fuentes, A. M.; Garban, H.; Rajavashisth, T.; Marquez, D.;Rodriguez, J. A.; Rajfer, J.; Gonzalez-Cadavid, N. F.: Cloning of anovel neuronal nitric oxide synthase expressed in penis and lowerurinary tract. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 226:145-151, 1996; and

Nelson, R. J.; Demas, G. E.; Huang, P. L.; Fishman, M. C.; Dawson, V.L.; Dawson, T. M.; Snyder, S. H.: Behavioural abnormalities in male micelacking neuronal nitric oxide synthase. N.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NOS1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 163731, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Natriuretic peptide receptor c/guanylate cyclase c(atrionatriuretic peptide receptor c) (NPR3, Accession NP_(—)000899.1)is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPR3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NPR3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNPR3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9247, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Natriureticpeptide receptor c/guanylate cyclase c (atrionatriuretic peptidereceptor c) (NPR3, Accession NP_(—)000899.1), a gene which is requiredfor timing of endochondral ossification. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NPR3.

The function of NPR3 has been established by previous studies. Using abovine ANP C-type receptor cDNA as a hybridization probe, Porter et al.(1990) cloned cDNA encoding the human atrial natriuretic peptideclearance receptor (ANPRC; gene symbol =NPR3) from human placental andkidney cDNA libraries. The ANPC receptor mediates the internalizationand metabolic clearance of ANP. The human sequence was shown to behighly homologous to the bovine sequence. Corresponding mRNA wasexpressed in human placenta, adult and fetal kidney, and fetal heart.Lowe et al. (1990) reported the sequence of the cDNA.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NPR3.It is thought that atrial natriuretic peptide released from the heart inresponse to atrial stretch binds to a guanylyl cyclase-coupled receptor,which Lopez et al. (1995) symbolized GC-A, in the kidney to mediatenatriuresis and diuresis, and to the same receptor in the vasculature tomediate relaxation. Lopez et al. (1995) reported that disruption of theGC-A gene by transfection of mouse embryonic stem cells resulted in micewith chronic elevations of blood pressure on a normal salt diet.Pressure was elevated by 27.4 mm Hg in homozygotes and 10.5 mm Hg inheterozygotes. Unexpectedly, the blood pressure remained elevated andunchanged in response to either minimal salt diet or high salt diet.Aldosterone and ANP concentrations were not affected by the genotype.Thus, the authors speculated that mutations in the receptor gene couldexplain some salt-resistant forms of essential hypertension in humans.Coupled with other work, this also suggested that the GC-A signalingpathway dominates at the level of peripheral resistance, where it canoperate independently of ANP.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NPR3 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lopez, M. J.; Wong, S. K.-F.; Kishimoto, I.; Dubois, S.; Mach, V.;Friesen, J.; Garbers, D. L.; Beuve, A.: Salt-resistant hypertension inmice lacking the guanylyl cyclase-A receptor for atrial natriureticpeptide. Nature 378:65-68, 1995; and

Porter, J. G.; Arfsten, A.; Fuller, F.; Miller, J. A.; Gregory, L. C.;Lewicki, J. A.: Isolation and functional expression of the human atrialnatriuretic peptide clearance receptor c.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NPR3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 108962, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. NRLN1 (Accession NP_(—)660277.1) is another GAM180 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NRLN1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNRLN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NRLN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15259, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of NRLN1 (AccessionNP_(—)660277.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NRLN1.

Oxidative-stress responsive 1 (OSR1, Accession NP_(—)660303.1) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSR1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSR1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OSR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18887, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Oxidative-stressresponsive 1 (OSR1, Accession NP_(—)660303.1), a gene which mediatsstress-activated signals. Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with OSR1.

The function of OSR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM133.1. P8 (AccessionNP_(—)036517.1) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of P8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9958, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of P8 (AccessionNP_(—)036517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith P8.

Phosphodiesterase 8b (PDE8B, Accession NP_(—)003710.1) is another GAM180target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE8B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PDE8B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE8B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17979, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase8b (PDE8B, Accession NP_(—)003710.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PDE8B.

Peroxisome biogenesis factor 10 (PEX10, Accession NP_(—)722540.1) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PEX10 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PEX10, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PEX10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13341, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Peroxisomebiogenesis factor 10 (PEX10, Accession NP_(—)722540.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PEX10.

Peroxisome biogenesis factor 10 (PEX10, Accession NP_(—)002608.1) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PEX10 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PEX10, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PEX10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13341, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Peroxisomebiogenesis factor 10 (PEX10, Accession NP_(—)002608.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PEX10.

Prefoldin 5 (PFDN5, Accession NP_(—)665903.1) is another GAM180 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PFDN5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by PFDN5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PFDN5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11809, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Prefoldin 5(PFDN5, Accession NP_(—)665903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PFDN5.

Paraneoplastic antigen ma2 (PNMA2, Accession NP_(—)009188.1) is anotherGAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PNMA2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PNMA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PNMA2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10910, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Paraneoplasticantigen ma2 (PNMA2, Accession NP_(—)009188.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PNMA2.

Protein phosphatase 1f (pp2c domain containing) (PPM1F, AccessionNP_(—)055449.1) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPM1F BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPM1F, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPM1F BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5913, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1f (pp2c domain containing) (PPM1F, AccessionNP_(—)055449.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPM1F.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 1b (dopamine andcamp regulated phosphoprotein, darpp-32) (PPP1R1B, AccessionNP_(—)852606.1) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPP1R1B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPP1R1B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8599, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 1b (dopamine and campregulated phosphoprotein, darpp-32) (PPP1R1B, Accession NP_(—)852606.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPP1R1B.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 1b (dopamine andcamp regulated phosphoprotein, darpp-32) (PPP1R1B, AccessionNP_(—)115568.2) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPP1R1B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPP1R1B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8599, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 1b (dopamine and campregulated phosphoprotein, darpp-32) (PPP1R1B, Accession NP_(—)115568.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPP1R1B.

PRO2086 (Accession NP_(—)054830.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO2086 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2086,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO2086 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of PRO2086 (AccessionNP_(—)054830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO2086.

Periaxin (PRX, Accession NP_(—)066007.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRX BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15552, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Periaxin (PRX,Accession NP_(—)066007.1), a gene which seems to be required formaintenance of peripheral nerve myelin sheath. may have a role inaxon-glial interactions, possibly by interacting with the cytoplasmicdomains of integral membrane proteins such as myelin- associatedglycoprotein in the periaxonal regions of the schwann cell plasmamembrane. may have a role in the early phases of myelin deposition andtherefore is associated with Dejerine-sottas neuropathy, autosomalrecessive. Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Dejerine-sottas neuropathy, autosomalrecessive, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withPRX.

The function of PRX and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1.Proline-serine-threonine phosphatase interacting protein 1 (PSTPIP1,Accession NP_(—)003969.2) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSTPIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSTPIP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSTPIP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition ofProline-serine-threonine phosphatase interacting protein 1 (PSTPIP1,Accession NP_(—)003969.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PSTPIP1.

Rab17, member ras oncogene family (RAB17, Accession NP_(—)071894.1) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB17 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB17, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB17BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17352, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Rab17, member rasoncogene family (RAB17, Accession NP_(—)071894.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB17.

Retinoic acid induced 14 (RAI14, Accession NP_(—)056392.1) is anotherGAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI14 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RAI14, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAI14BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15321, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 14 (RAI14, Accession NP_(—)056392.1), a gene which is requiredfor protein transport from the er to the golgi complex. Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAI14.

The function of RAI14 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Retinal degeneration,slow (retinitis pigmentosa 7) (RDS, Accession NP_(—)000313.1) is anotherGAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RDS BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RDS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RDS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14017, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Retinaldegeneration, slow (retinitis pigmentosa 7) (RDS, AccessionNP_(—)000313.1), a gene which may function as an adhesion moleculeinvolved in stabilization and compaction of outer segment disks or inthe maintenance of the curvature of the rim and therefore is associatedwith Autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Autosomal dominantretinitis pigmentosa, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RDS.

The function of RDS has been established by previous studies. Kohl etal. (1997) screened 76 independent families with various forms of mostlycentral retinal dystrophies for mutations in the RDS gene. Two nonsensemutations, 5 missense mutations, and 1 single base insertion weredetected. All of these were in heterozygous state. Kohl et al. (1997)commented on the remarkable variation in phenotype and diseaseexpression between and within families.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of RDS. Acommon feature of peripherin-related retinitis pigmentosa and maculardystrophy in the human and the rds mutation in mouse is the loss ofphotoreceptor function. It is characterized by complete failure todevelop photoreceptor discs and outer segments, downregulation ofrhodopsin (OMIM Ref. No. 180380), and apoptotic loss of photoreceptorcells. Ali et al. (2000) demonstrated that subretinal injection ofrecombinant adeno- associated virus encoding a Prph2 transgene resultedin stable generation of outer segment structures and formation of newstacks of discs containing both peripherin- 2 and rhodopsin, which inmany cases were morphologically similar to normal outer segments.Moreover, the reestablishment of the structural integrity of thephotoreceptor layer resulted in electrophysiologic correction. Thesestudies demonstrated for the first time that a complex ultrastructuralcell defect can be corrected both morphologically and functionally by invivo gene transfer. Sarra et al. (2001) extended the analysis anddemonstrated that the potential for ultrastructural improvement isdependent upon the age at which animals are treated, but the effect of asingle injection on photoreceptor ultrastructure may be long-term.However, there was no significant effect on photoreceptor cell loss,irrespective of the date of administration, despite the improvements inmorphology and function. These findings suggested that successful genetherapy in patients with photoreceptor defects may ultimately dependupon intervention in early stages of disease and upon accurate controlof transgene expression.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for RDS isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kohl, S.; Christ-Adler, M.; Apfelstedt-Sylla, E.; Kellner, U.; Eckstein,A.; Zrenner, E.; Wissinger, B.: RDS/peripherin gene mutations arefrequent causes of central retinal dystrophies. J. Med. Genet.34:620-626, 1997; and

Sarra, G.-M.; Stephens, C.; de Alwis, M.; Bainbridge, J. W. B.; Smith,A. J.; Thrasher, A. J.; Ali, R. R.: Gene replacement therapy in theretinal degeneration slow (rds) mouse: the ef.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RDS are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 179605, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Arginine-glutamic acid dipeptide (re) repeats (RERE,Accession NP_(—)036234.2) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RERE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RERE, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RERE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1004, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Arginine-glutamicacid dipeptide (re) repeats (RERE, Accession NP_(—)036234.2), a genewhich binds DRPLA and locates in the nucleus and therefore may beassociated with Dentatorubral- pallidoluysian atrophy. Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofDentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RERE.

The function of RERE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Rhesus blood group, cglycoprotein (RHCG, Accession NP_(—)057405.1) is another GAM180 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RHCG BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRHCG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RHCG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9363, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Rhesus bloodgroup, c glycoprotein (RHCG, Accession NP_(—)057405.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RHCG.

RNAHP (Accession NP_(—)031398.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNAHP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNAHP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNAHP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13198, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of RNAHP (AccessionNP_(—)031398.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNAHP.

RODH-4 (Accession NP_(—)003699.2) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RODH-4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RODH-4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RODH-4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8216, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of RODH-4 (AccessionNP_(—)003699.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RODH-4.

Sal-like 2 (drosophila) (SALL2, Accession XP_(—)300608.1) is anotherGAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SALL2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SALL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SALL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12473, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Sal-like 2(drosophila) (SALL2, Accession XP_(—)300608.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SALL2.

SBP1 (Accession NP_(—)835222.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SBP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SBP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19335, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of SBP1 (AccessionNP_(—)835222.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SBP1.

SDNSF (Accession NP_(—)644808.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SDNSF BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SDNSF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SDNSF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5177, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of SDNSF (AccessionNP_(—)644808.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SDNSF.

Serum deprivation response (phosphatidylserine binding protein) (SDPR,Accession NP_(—)004648.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SDPR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SDPR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SDPR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5176, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Serum deprivationresponse (phosphatidylserine binding protein) (SDPR, AccessionNP_(—)004648.1), a gene which substrate for protein_kinase_C (assists inlocalizing PKC to invaginations of the plasma membrane. Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SDPR.

The function of SDPR has been established by previous studies.Gustincich et al. (1999) cloned SDPR from a human liver cDNA libraryusing the murine homolog cloned by Gustincich and Schneider (1993) asprobe. The SDPR cDNA encodes a deduced 425-amino acid peptide with acalculated molecular mass of 47.2 kD. The human and mouse proteins share84% sequence identity; both contain a leucine zipper-like domain with 7repeats and 2 putative protein kinase C phosphorylation sites. Northernblot analysis of various human tissues showed nearly ubiquitousexpression of a 3.1-kb transcript, which was always coexpressed with ashorter transcript. Highest expression was detected in heart and lung.Gustincich et al. (1999) also found that SDPR mRNA was detectable inasynchronously growing human fibroblast cells and was significantlyupregulated after serum deprivation but not after density-dependentgrowth inhibition. Gustincich et al. (1999) determined that SDPR is thesame as PS-p68, a phosphatidylserine-binding protein purified from humanplatelets by Burgener et al. (1990). SDPR localizes to the cytoplasm(Burgener et al., 1990; Gustincich et al., 1999). Using in vitrotranslation of histidine-tagged recombinant SDPR, Gustincich et al.(1999) found that SDPR is able to bind PS liposomes in acalcium-independent manner. Burgener et al. (1990) identified SDPR asthe major PS-binding protein in platelets. They also found that SDPR wasable to bind PKC in a cell-free assay in the presence of PS and calcium,resulting in SDPR phosphorylation.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Burgener, R.; Wolf, M.; Ganz, T.; Baggiolini, M.: Purification andcharacterization of a major phosphatidylserine-binding phosphoproteinfrom human platelets. Biochem. J. 269:729-734, 1990; and

Gustincich, S.; Vatta, P.; Goruppi, S.; Wolf, M.; Saccone, S.; DellaValle, G.; Baggiolini, M.; Schneider, C.: The human serum deprivationresponse gene (SDPR) maps to 2q32-q33 and cod.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SDPR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606728, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters),member 10 (SLC16A10, Accession NP_(—)061063.2) is another GAM180 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC16A10 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC16A10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC16A10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2213, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 10 (SLC16A10,Accession NP_(—)061063.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC16A10.

Solute carrier family 4, sodium bicarbonate transporter-like, member 10(SLC4A10, Accession NP_(—)071341.1) is another GAM180 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC4A10 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC4A10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC4A10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7776, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 4, sodium bicarbonate transporter-like, member 10 (SLC4A10,Accession NP_(—)071341.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC4A10.

Solute carrier family 4, sodium bicarbonate cotransporter, member 5(SLC4A5, Accession NP_(—)201580.2) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC4A5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SLC4A5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC4A5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15696, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 4, sodium bicarbonate cotransporter, member 5 (SLC4A5, AccessionNP_(—)201580.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC4A5.

Solute carrier family 5 (sodium/glucose cotransporter), member 2(SLC5A2, Accession NP_(—)003032.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC5A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC5A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC5A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3698, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 5 (sodium/glucose cotransporter), member 2 (SLC5A2, AccessionNP_(—)003032.1), a gene which is a sodium -glucose cotransporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC5A2.

The function of SLC5A2 has been established by previous studies. Wellset al. (1992) isolated from a human kidney library a cDNA with 59% aminoacid similarity to intestinal Na+/glucose cotransporter (OMIM Ref. No.182380) and with significant similarity to other members of theNa+/cotransporter family. Uptake experiments using cRNA-injected Xenopusoocytes showed specific uptake of glucose and alpha-methylglucopyranoside at up to three times background. This uptake wassaturable, suggesting that the cDNA corresponds to a low-affinity kidneysodium-glucose transporter. It was therefore referred to assodium-glucose cotransporter 2, or SGLT2. By Southern blot analysis ofgenomic DNA from 16 somatic cell hybrids, Wells et al. (1993) localizedthe SGLT2 gene to chromosome 16. Analysis of 3 additional hybrids thatselectively retained all or part of human chromosome 16 demonstratedlocalization of the gene to 16p11.2. Kanai et al. (1994) characterizedthe previously cloned (Wells et al., 1992) human kidney cDNA that codesfor a protein with 59% identity to the high affinity Na(+)/glucosecotransporter (SGLT1; 182380). Using expression studies with Xenopuslaevis oocytes, they demonstrated that SGLT2 mediates saturableNa(+)-dependent and phlorizin-sensitive transport with K(m) valuesconsistent with low affinity Na(+)/glucose cotransport. In contrast toSGLT1, SGLT2 does not transport D-galactose. Using combined in situhybridization and immunocytochemistry with tubule segment specificmarker antibodies, Kanai et al. (1994) demonstrated an extremely highlevel of SGLT2 message in proximal tubule S1 segments. This level ofexpression was also evident on Northern blots and likely confers thehigh capacity of this glucose transport system. Kanai et al. (1994)suggested that the defect in renal glycosuria (OMIM Ref. No. 233100) mayreside in the SGLT2 gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wells, R. G.; Mohandas, T. K.; Hediger, M. A.: Localization of theNa+/glucose cotransporter gene SGLT2 to human chromosome 16 close to thecentromere. Genomics 17:787-789, 1993; and

Kanai, Y.; Lee, W.-S.; You, G.; Brown, D.; Hediger, M. A.: The humankidney low affinity Na(+)/glucose cotransporter SGLT2: delineation ofthe major renal reabsorptive mechanism for D-gluc.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC5A2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 182381, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Smith-magenis syndrome chromosome region, candidate 7 (SMCR7,Accession NP_631901.2) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. SMCR7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SMCR7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMCR7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15179, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Smith-magenissyndrome chromosome region, candidate 7 (SMCR7, AccessionNP_(—)631901.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMCR7.

Smith-magenis syndrome chromosome region, candidate 7 (SMCR7, AccessionNP_(—)683684.1) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SMCR7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SMCR7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMCR7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15179, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Smith-magenissyndrome chromosome region, candidate 7 (SMCR7, AccessionNP_(—)683684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMCR7.

Small muscle protein, x-linked (SMPX, Accession NP_(—)055147.1) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMPX BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SMPX, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMPXBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15935, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Small muscleprotein, x-linked (SMPX, Accession NP_(—)055147.1), a gene which is anovel X-chromosomal human gene. Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SMPX.

The function of SMPX has been established by previous studies. A widerange of techniques, including differential display, the 2-hybridsystem, exon trapping, and reciprocal probing, have been applied toisolate human genes for basic functional analysis or as candidates forgenetic disorders. In more recent times, large scale sequencing of boththe human genome and a growing number of EST libraries has providedtools to improve gene identification. Patzak et al. (1999) studied apartial cDNA clone previously identified by reciprocal probing by Lee etal. (1995). By searching expressed and genomic databases, Patzak et al.(1999) identified 21 ESTs that allowed the assignment of a humanextended consensus sequence of 887 bp, suggesting a completely expressedgene termed SMPX. By using the human consensus sequence, the orthologousmouse and rat Smpx genes could be aligned and confirmed by completesequencing of additional SMPX-related clones obtained by libraryscreening. The human and rodent SMPX genes encode proteins of 88 to 86and 85 amino acids, respectively. The authors found that the SMPX geneconsists of 5 exons and 4 introns, comprising together 52.1 kb. Northernblot analysis revealed that SMPX is preferentially and abundantlyexpressed in heart and skeletal muscle. By FISH, Patzak et al. (1999)mapped the SMPX gene close to marker DXS7101, 31.9 cM from the short armtelomere of the X chromosome at Xp22.1. They confirmed this assignmentby PCR on monochromosomal and subchromosomal mapping panels and by usingthe CEPH YAC library. The authors concluded that the expression andmapping data made SMPX a candidate for X-linked cardiac or musclemuscular disorders.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Patzak, D.; Zhuchenko, O.; Lee, C.-C.; Wehnert, M.: Identification,mapping, and genomic structure of a novel X-chromosomal human gene(SMPX) encoding a small muscular protein. Hum. Genet. 105:506-512, 1999;and

Lee, C. C.; Yazdani, A.; Wehnert, M.; Zhao, Z. Y.; Lindsay, E. A.;Bailey, J.; Coolbaugh, M. I.; Couch, L.; Xiong, M.; Chinault, A. C.;Baldini, A.; Caskey, C. T.: Isolation of chromo.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SMPX arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300226, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sclerosteosis (SOST, Accession NP_(—)079513.1) is anotherGAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOST BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SOST, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SOSTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5377, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Sclerosteosis(SOST, Accession NP_(—)079513.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SOST.

SPEC1 (Accession NP_(—)064624.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SPEC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPEC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPEC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of SPEC1 (AccessionNP_(—)064624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPEC1.

Syntaxin 16 (STX16, Accession NP_(—)003754.1) is another GAM180 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STX16 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTX16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STX16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8099, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Syntaxin 16(STX16, Accession NP_(—)003754.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with STX16.

Syntaxin 3a (STX3A, Accession NP_(—)004168.1) is another GAM180 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STX3A BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTX3A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STX3A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15455, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Syntaxin 3a(STX3A, Accession NP_(—)004168.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with STX3A.

Surfeit 5 (SURF5, Accession NP_(—)852468.1) is another GAM180 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SURF5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by SURF5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SURF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4742, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Surfeit 5 (SURF5,Accession NP_(—)852468.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SURF5.

Transcription factor 4 (TCF4, Accession NP_(—)003190.1) is anotherGAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCF4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TCF4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TCF4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12785, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor 4 (TCF4, Accession NP_(—)003190.1), a gene which is atranscriptional activator; interacts with ITF1 (TCF3); and containsbasic helix-loop-helix domain. Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TCF4.

The function of TCF4 has been established by previous studies. The highmobility group (HMG) box is a DNA-binding domain. TCF7 (OMIM Ref. No.189908), also called TCF1, and LEF1 (OMIM Ref. No. 153245), also calledTCF1-alpha, are human lymphoid transcription factors that contain avirtually identical HMG box. By PCR of human genomic DNA usingdegenerate oligonucleotides based on the HMG boxes of TCF7 and LEF1,Castrop et al. (1992) identified the TCF7L1 (OMIM Ref. No. 604652) andTCF7L2 genes, which they called TCF3 and TCF4, respectively. TCF7L1 andTCF7L2 were not expressed in cells of the lymphoid lineage. The deducedamino acid sequences of the HMG boxes of TCF7L1, TCF7L2, and TCF7 showstriking homology. The authors suggested the existence of a subfamily ofTCF7-like HMG box-containing transcription factors.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of TCF4.To study the physiologic role of Tcf4 (which is encoded by the Tcf7l2gene), Korinek et al. (1998) disrupted Tcf7l2 by homologousrecombination. The homozygous null mice died shortly after birth. Asingle histopathologic abnormality was observed. An apparently normaltransition of intestinal endoderm into epithelium occurred atapproximately embryonic day (E) 14.5. However, no proliferativecompartments were maintained in the prospective crypt regions betweenthe villi. As a consequence, the neonatal epithelium was composedentirely of differentiated, nondividing villus cells. Korinek et al.(1998) concluded that the genetic program controlled by Tcf7l2 maintainsthe crypt stem cells of the small intestine. The constitutive activityof Tcf4 in APC-deficient epithelial cells may contribute to theirmalignant transformation by maintaining stem cell characteristics.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for TCF4 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Castrop, J.; van Norren, K.; Clevers, H.: A gene family of HMG-boxtranscription factors with homology to TCF-1. Nucleic Acids Res. 20:611only, 1992; and

Korinek, V.; Barker, N.; Moerer, P.; van Donselaar, E.; Huls, G.;Peters, P. J.; Clevers, H.: Depletion of epithelial stem-cellcompartments in the small intestine of mice lacking Tcf-4.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TCF4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602228, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tgfb1-induced anti-apoptotic factor 1 (TIAF1, AccessionNP_(—)510880.2) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TIAF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TIAF1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIAF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16174, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb1-inducedanti-apoptotic factor 1 (TIAF1, Accession NP_(—)510880.2) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TIAF1.

Transmembrane, prostate androgen induced rna (TMEPAI, AccessionNP_(—)064567.2) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TMEPAI BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TMEPAI, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TMEPAI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10288, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Transmembrane,prostate androgen induced rna (TMEPAI, Accession NP_(—)064567.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TMEPAI.

Trinucleotide repeat containing 5 (TNRC5, Accession NP_(—)006577.1) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNRC5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TNRC5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNRC5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1159, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Trinucleotiderepeat containing 5 (TNRC5, Accession NP_(—)006577.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TNRC5.

Topoisomerase (dna) ii alpha 170 kda (TOP2A, Accession NP_(—)001058.2)is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TOP2ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TOP2A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTOP2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12252, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Topoisomerase(dna) ii alpha 170 kda (TOP2A, Accession NP_(—)001058.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TOP2A.

TP53I11 (Accession XP_(—)029347.6) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TP53I11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TP53I11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TP53I11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9520, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of TP53I11 (AccessionXP_(—)029347.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TP53I11.

TRIAD3 (Accession NP_(—)061884.2) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRIAD3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRIAD3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIAD3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18793, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of TRIAD3 (AccessionNP_(—)061884.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIAD3.

Upstream binding protein 1 (lbp-1a) (UBP1, Accession NP_(—)055332.2) isanother GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by UBP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3862, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Upstream bindingprotein 1 (lbp-1a) (UBP1, Accession NP_(—)055332.2) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with UBP1.

UNC5H2 (Accession NP_(—)734465.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UNC5H2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UNC5H2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UNC5H2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7676, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of UNC5H2 (AccessionNP_(—)734465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UNC5H2.

VPS39 (Accession XP_(—)031720.2) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VPS39 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VPS39,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VPS39 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1316, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of VPS39 (AccessionXP_(—)031720.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VPS39.

WDFY2 (Accession NP_(—)443182.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WDFY2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WDFY2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WDFY2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:575, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of WDFY2 (AccessionNP_(—)443182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WDFY2.

XT3 (Accession NP_(—)071800.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. XT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byXT3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XT3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of XT3 (AccessionNP_(—)071800.1), a gene which is a Kidney-specific orphan transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with XT3.

The function of XT3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. XT3 (AccessionNP_(—)064593.1) is another GAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. XT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by XT3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XT3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of XT3 (AccessionNP_(—)064593.1), a gene which is a Kidney-specific orphan transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with XT3.

The function of XT3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. Zonadhesin (ZAN,Accession NP_(—)775078.1) is another GAM180 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZAN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byZAN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZAN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17735, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM180 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Zonadhesin (ZAN,Accession NP_(—)775078.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ZAN.

Zonadhesin (ZAN, Accession NP_(—)775079.1) is another GAM180 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZAN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by ZAN, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZANBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17735, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Zonadhesin (ZAN,Accession NP_(—)775079.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ZAN.

Zonadhesin (ZAN, Accession NP_(—)775080.1) is another GAM180 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZAN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by ZAN, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZANBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17735, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Zonadhesin (ZAN,Accession NP_(—)775080.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ZAN.

Zonadhesin (ZAN, Accession NP_(—)775081.1) is another GAM180 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZAN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by ZAN, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZANBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17735, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Zonadhesin (ZAN,Accession NP_(—)775081.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM180 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ZAN.

Zinc finger protein 235 (ZNF235, Accession NP_(—)004225.2) is anotherGAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF235 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF235, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF235BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12391, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 235 (ZNF235, Accession NP_(—)004225.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF235.

Zinc finger protein 258 (ZNF258, Accession NP_(—)009098.1) is anotherGAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF258 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF258, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF258 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8831, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 258 (ZNF258, Accession NP_(—)009098.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF258.

Zinc finger protein 258 (ZNF258, Accession NP_(—)660353.1) is anotherGAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF258 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF258, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF258 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8831, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 258 (ZNF258, Accession NP_(—)660353.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF258.

Zinc finger protein 347 (ZNF347, Accession NP_(—)115973.1) is anotherGAM180 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF347 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF347, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF347BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7083, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM180 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:214.

Another function of GAM180 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 347 (ZNF347, Accession NP_(—)115973.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM180 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF347.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 181 (GAM181), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM181 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM181 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM181 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM181 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM181 gene encodes a GAM181 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM181 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM181 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:35, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM181 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM181 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM181 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM181 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM181 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:35, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM181folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM181 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM181 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM181 RNA is designated SEQID:395, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM181 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM181 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM181 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM181 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM181target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM181 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM181 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM181 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM181 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM181 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM181 target RNA into GAM181 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM181 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM181 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM181 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM181 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM181 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM181 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM181 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM181target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM181 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM181 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

LOC200197 (Accession XM_(—)114148.1) is a GAM181 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC200197 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC200197,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200197 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM181 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:395.

A function of GAM181 is therefore inhibition of LOC200197 (AccessionXM_(—)114148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM181 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC200197.

LOC90906 (Accession XM_(—)034809.1) is another GAM181 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90906 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90906,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90906 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM181 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:395.

Another function of GAM181 is therefore inhibition of LOC90906(Accession XM_(—)034809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM181 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90906.

LOC91137 (Accession NM_(—)138773.1) is another GAM181 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91137 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91137,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91137 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17149, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM181 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:395.

Another function of GAM181 is therefore inhibition of LOC91137(Accession NM_(—)138773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM181 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91137.

NET-5 (Accession NM_(—)006675.2) is another GAM181 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NET-5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NET-5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NET-5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM181 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:395.

Another function of GAM181 is therefore inhibition of NET-5 (AccessionNM_(—)006675.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM181 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NET-5.

SIMRP7 (Accession) is another GAM181 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. SIMRP7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SIMRP7, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SIMRP7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9314, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM181 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:395.

Another function of GAM181 is therefore inhibition of SIMRP7(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM181 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIMRP7.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 182 (GAM182), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM182 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM182 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM182 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM182 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM182 gene encodes a GAM182 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM182 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM182 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:144, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:144 is located at position 1427020 relative tochromosome 16.

GAM182 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM182 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM182 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM182 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM182 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:144, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM182folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM182 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM182 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM182 RNA is designated SEQID:307, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM182 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM182 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM182 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM182 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM182target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM182 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM182 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM182 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM182 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM182 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM182 target RNA into GAM182 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM182 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM182 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM182 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM182 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM182 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM182 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM182 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM182 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM182 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM182 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

AF020591 (Accession NM_(—)014480.1) is a GAM182 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AF020591 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AF020591,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AF020591 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19423, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM182 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:307.

A function of GAM182 is therefore inhibition of AF020591 (AccessionNM_(—)014480.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM182 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AF020591.

CASKIN1 (Accession NM_(—)020764.1) is another GAM182 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CASKIN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CASKIN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASKIN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7419, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM182 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:307.

Another function of GAM182 is therefore inhibition of CASKIN1 (AccessionNM_(—)020764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM182 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CASKIN1.

KIAA0565 (Accession XM_(—)039912.4) is another GAM182 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0565 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0565,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0565 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM182 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:307.

Another function of GAM182 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0565(Accession XM_(—)039912.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM182 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0565.

Lim domain binding 3 (LDB3, Accession XM_(—)084376.6) is another GAM182target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LDB3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LDB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LDB3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3284, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM182 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:307.

Another function of GAM182 is therefore inhibition of Lim domain binding3 (LDB3, Accession XM_(—)084376.6), a gene which could play a roleduring mating. Accordingly, utilities of GAM182 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LDB3.

The function of LDB3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. LOC124470 (Accession)is another GAM182 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC124470BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by LOC124470, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof LOC124470 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12795, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM182 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:307.

Another function of GAM182 is therefore inhibition of LOC124470(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM182 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC124470.

LOC256207 (Accession) is another GAM182 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC256207 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC256207, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC256207 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:2860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM182 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:307.

Another function of GAM182 is therefore inhibition of LOC256207(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM182 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC256207.

SCYA19 (Accession) is another GAM182 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. SCYA19 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCYA19, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SCYA19 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10974, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM182 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:307.

Another function of GAM182 is therefore inhibition of SCYA19(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM182 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCYA19.

Transforming growth factor, alpha (TGFA, Accession NM_(—)003236.1) isanother GAM182 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TGFA BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TGFA, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGFABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9112, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM182 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:307.

Another function of GAM182 is therefore inhibition of Transforminggrowth factor, alpha (TGFA, Accession NM_(—)003236.1), a gene which isable to bind to the egf receptor and to act synergistically with tgfbeta to promote anchorage-independent cell proliferation in soft agar.Accordingly, utilities of GAM182 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGFA.

The function of TGFA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 183 (GAM183), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM183 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM183 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM183 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM183 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM183 gene encodes a GAM183 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM183 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM183 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:7, and is provided hereinbelowwith reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM183 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM183 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM183 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM183 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM183 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:7, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM183folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM183 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM183 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM183 RNA is designated SEQID:240, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM183 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM183 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM183 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM183 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM183target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM183 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM183 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM183 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM183 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM183 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM183 target RNA into GAM183 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM183 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM183 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM183 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM183 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM183 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM183 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM183 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM183 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM183 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM183 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

DKFZP434J1813 (Accession) is a GAM183 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DKFZP434J1813 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DKFZP434J1813,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DKFZP434J1813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16705, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM183 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:240.

A function of GAM183 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434J1813(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM183 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DKFZP434J1813.

KIAA1025 (Accession XM_(—)034056.6) is another GAM183 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1025 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1025,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1025 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM183 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:240.

Another function of GAM183 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1025(Accession XM_(—)034056.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM183 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1025.

MGC22805 (Accession NM_(—)144590.1) is another GAM183 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC22805 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC22805,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC22805 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15928, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM183 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:240.

Another function of GAM183 is therefore inhibition of MGC22805(Accession NM_(—)144590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM183 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC22805.

Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS2, Accession NM_(—)000963.1) is another GAM183target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGS2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PTGS2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGS2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14372, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM183 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:240.

Another function of GAM183 is therefore inhibition ofProstaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS2, Accession NM_(—)000963.1), a gene which may havea role as a major mediator of inflammation and/or a role for prostanoidsignaling in activity-dependent plasticity. and therefore may beassociated with Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM183 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTGS2.

The function of PTGS2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM100.1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 184 (GAM184), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM184 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM184 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM184 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM184 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM184 gene encodes a GAM184 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM184 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM184 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:50, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM184 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM184 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM184 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM184 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM184 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:50, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM184folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM184 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM184 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM184 RNA is designated SEQID:284, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM184 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM184 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM184 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM184 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM184target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM184 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM184 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM184 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM184 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM184 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM184 target RNA into GAM184 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM184 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM184 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM184 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM184 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM184 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM184 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM184 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM184 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM184 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM184 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Transforming growth factor, beta receptor ii (70/80 kda) (TGFBR2,Accession NM_(—)003242.3) is a GAM184 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. TGFBR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TGFBR2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TGFBR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9885, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM184 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:284.

A function of GAM184 is therefore inhibition of Transforming growthfactor, beta receptor ii (70/80 kda) (TGFBR2, Accession NM_(—)003242.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM184 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGFBR2.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 185 (GAM185), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM185 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM185 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM185 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM185 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM185 gene encodes a GAM185 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM185 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM185 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:78, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM185 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM185 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM185 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM185 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM185 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:78, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM185folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM185 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM185 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM185 RNA is designated SEQID:372, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM185 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM185 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM185 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM185 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM185target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM185 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM185 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM185 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM185 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM185 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM185 target RNA into GAM185 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM185 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM185 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM185 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM185 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM185 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM185 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM185 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM185 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM185 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM185 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Grb2-associated binding protein 2 (GAB2, Accession NM_(—)080491.1) is aGAM185 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAB2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GAB2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GAB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18059, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM185 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:372.

A function of GAM185 is therefore inhibition of Grb2-associated bindingprotein 2 (GAB2, Accession NM_(—)080491.1), a gene which act as adaptersfor transmitting various signals. Accordingly, utilities of GAM185include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GAB2.

The function of GAB2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Growth arrest anddna-damage-inducible, beta (GADD45B, Accession NM_(—)015675.1) isanother GAM185 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GADD45BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GADD45B, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GADD45B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9982, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM185 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:372.

Another function of GAM185 is therefore inhibition of Growth arrest anddna-damage-inducible, beta (GADD45B, Accession NM_(—)015675.1), a genewhich activates MTK1 kinase activity and maybe involved in stressresponse. Accordingly, utilities of GAM185 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withGADD45B.

The function of GADD45B has been established by previous studies. Thestress- responsive p38 (see OMIM Ref. No. MAPK14; 600289) and JNK (seeOMIM Ref. No. MAPK8; 601158) mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)pathways regulate cell cycle and apoptosis. A human MAP3K, MTK1 (MAP3K4;602425), mediates activation of both p38 and JNK in response toenvironmental stresses. By screening a placenta cDNA library using ayeast 2- hybrid method, Takekawa and Saito (1998) isolated cDNAsencoding 3 related proteins, GADD45-alpha (GADD45A; 126335), GADD45-beta(GADD45B), and GADD45-gamma (GADD45G; 604949), that bound to an N-terminal domain of MTK1. The deduced GADD45B protein contains 160 aminoacids. GADD45A, GADD45B, and GADD45G share 55 to 58% amino acididentity. These proteins activated MTK1 kinase activity, both in vivoand in vitro. All 3 GADD45-like genes were induced by environmentalstresses, including methyl methanesulfonate, UV, and gamma irradiation.Expression of the GADD45-like genes induced p38/JNK activation andapoptosis, which could be partially suppressed by coexpression of adominant inhibitory MTK1 mutant protein. Northern blot analysis detectedstrong expression of a 1.4-kb GADD45B transcript in heart and liver,with moderate expression in placenta, lung, skeletal muscle, kidney, andpancreas, and little or no expression in brain. Takekawa and Saito(1998) proposed that the GADD45-like proteins mediate activation of thep38/JNK pathway, via MTK1, in response to environmental stresses.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

De Smaele, E.; Zazzeroni, F.; Papa, S.; Nguyen, D. U.; Jin, R.; Jones,J.; Cong, R.; Franzoso, G.: Induction of gadd45-beta by NF-kappa-Bdownregulates pro- apoptotic JNK signaling. Nature 414:308-313, 2001;and

Takekawa, M.; Saito, H.: A family of stress-inducible GADD45-likeproteins mediate activation of the stress-responsive MTK1/MEKK4 MAPKKK.Cell 95:521-530, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GADD45B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604948, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 186 (GAM186), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM186 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM186 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM186 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM186 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM186 gene encodes a GAM186 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM186 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM186 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:57, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM186 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM186 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM186 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM186 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM186 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:57, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM186folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM186 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM186 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM186 RNA is designated SEQID:353, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM186 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM186 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM186 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM186 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM186target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM186 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM186 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM186 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM186 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM186 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM186 target RNA into GAM186 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM186 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM186 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM186 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM186 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM186 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM186 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM186 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM186 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM186 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM186 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

LOC147671 (Accession XM_(—)085844.2) is a GAM186 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOC147671 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC147671,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147671 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2416, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM186 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:353.

A function of GAM186 is therefore inhibition of LOC147671 (AccessionXM_(—)085844.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM186 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC147671.

MGC4093 (Accession NM_(—)030578.1) is another GAM186 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4093 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4093,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4093 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15121, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM186 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:353.

Another function of GAM186 is therefore inhibition of MGC4093 (AccessionNM_(—)030578.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM186 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4093.

SMAC (Accession NM_(—)138929.1) is another GAM186 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SMAC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySMAC, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMAC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:450, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM186 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:353.

Another function of GAM186 is therefore inhibition of SMAC (AccessionNM_(—)138929.1), a gene which promotes apoptosis via caspase activation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM186 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SMAC.

The function of SMAC and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Zuotin related factor1 (ZRF1, Accession XM_(—)168590.3) is another GAM186 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZRF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZRF1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ZRF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12343, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM186 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:353.

Another function of GAM186 is therefore inhibition of Zuotin relatedfactor 1 (ZRF1, Accession XM_(—)168590.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM186 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZRF1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 187 (GAM187), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM187 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM187 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM187 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM187 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM187 gene encodes a GAM187 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM187 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM187 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:83, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:83 is located at position 48266940 relative tochromosome 17.

GAM187 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM187 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM187 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM187 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM187 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:83, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM187folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM187 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM187 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM187 RNA is designated SEQID:294, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM187 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM187 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM187 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM187 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM187target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM187 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM187 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM187 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM187 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM187 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM187 target RNA into GAM187 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM187 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM187 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM187 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM187 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM187 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM187 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM187 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM187 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM187 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM187 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4e binding protein 2 (EIF4EBP2,Accession NM_(—)004096.2) is a GAM187 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. EIF4EBP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF4EBP2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EIF4EBP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13732,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM187 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:294.

A function of GAM187 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 4e binding protein 2 (EIF4EBP2, AccessionNM_(—)004096.2), a gene which binds EIF4E and negatively regulatesinitiation of translation. and therefore may be associated with Cancers.Accordingly, utilities of GAM187 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Cancers, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EIF4EBP2.

The function of EIF4EBP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. FLJ20487 (AccessionNM_017841.1) is another GAM187 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ20487 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20487, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ20487 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6750,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM187 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:294.

Another function of GAM187 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20487(Accession NM_(—)017841.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM187 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20487.

LOC93259 (Accession XM_(—)050105.2) is another GAM187 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93259 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93259,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93259 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM187 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:294.

Another function of GAM187 is therefore inhibition of LOC93259(Accession XM_(—)050105.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM187 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93259.

Prostaglandin f2 receptor negative regulator (PTGFRN, AccessionXM_(—)040709.3) is another GAM187 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTGFRN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTGFRN, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTGFRN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7229, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM187 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:294.

Another function of GAM187 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin f2receptor negative regulator (PTGFRN, Accession XM_(—)040709.3), a genewhich inhibits the binding of prostaglandin f2-alpha (pgf2-alpha) to itsspecific fp receptor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM187 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTGFRN.

The function of PTGFRN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 188 (GAM188), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM188 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM188 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM188 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM188 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM188 gene encodes a GAM188 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM188 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM188 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:12, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM188 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM188 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM188 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM188 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM188 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:12, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM188folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM188 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM188 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM188 RNA is designated SEQID:286, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM188 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM188 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM188 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM188 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM188target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM188 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM188 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM188 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM188 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM188 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM188 target RNA into GAM188 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM188 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM188 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM188 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM188 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM188 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM188 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM188 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM188 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM188 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM188 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

DKFZp434M0331 (Accession NM_(—)017600.1) is a GAM188 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434M0331 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434M0331, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434M0331 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4117, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM188 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:286.

A function of GAM188 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434M0331 (AccessionNM_(—)017600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM188 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DKFZp434M0331.

Grb2-associated binding protein 3 (GAB3, Accession NM_(—)080612.1) isanother GAM188 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAB3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GAB3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAB3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5720, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM188 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:286.

Another function of GAM188 is therefore inhibition of Grb2-associatedbinding protein 3 (GAB3, Accession NM_(—)080612.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM188 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GAB3.

LOC142955 (Accession XM_(—)084389.4) is another GAM188 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC142955 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC142955, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC142955 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12714, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM188 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:286.

Another function of GAM188 is therefore inhibition of LOC142955(Accession XM_(—)084389.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM188 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC142955.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 189 (GAM189), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM189 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM189 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM189 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM189 gene encodes a GAM189 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM189 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:9, and is provided hereinbelowwith reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotide sequence SEQID:9 is located at position 95450006 relative to chromosome 4.

GAM189 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM189 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM189 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM189 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM189 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:9, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM189folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM189 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA is designated SEQID:246, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM189 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM189 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM189target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM189 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM189 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM189 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM189 target RNA into GAM189 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM189 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM189 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM189 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM189 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM189 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM189 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM189 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM189 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

15E1.2 (Accession XP_(—)290596.1) is a GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. 15E1.2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by 15E1.2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of 15E1.2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

A function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of 15E1.2 (AccessionXP_(—)290596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith 15E1.2.

Alpha-1-b glycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. A1BG BINDING SITE1and A1BG BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by A1BG, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofA1BG BINDING SITE1 and A1BG BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18868 andSEQ ID:2534 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Alpha-1-bglycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2), a gene which a plasmaprotein of unknown function. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with A1BG.

The function of A1BG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1.Aminoadipate-semialdehyde synthase (AASS, Accession NP_(—)005754.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AASS BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by AASS, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AASSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6339, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition ofAminoadipate-semialdehyde synthase (AASS, Accession NP_(—)005754.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AASS.

ABCA13 (Accession NP_(—)689914.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCA13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ABCA13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCA13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ABCA13 (AccessionNP_(—)689914.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABCA13.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 11 (ABCC11,Accession NP_(—)149163.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCC11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ABCC11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCC11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7022, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 11 (ABCC11, AccessionNP_(—)149163.2), a gene which acts as a multispecific organic anion pumpwhich can transport nucleotide analogs (by similarity). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCC11.

The function of ABCC11 has been established by previous studies. Tammuret al. (2001) identified ABCC11 and ABCC12 (OMIM Ref. No. 607041) bydatabase analysis using ABC transporter sequences as queries. Thededuced 1,382-amino acid ABCC11 protein contains 2 ATP-binding domainsand 2 transmembrane regions. It shares 40%, 33%, 32%, and 32% amino acidsequence identity with ABCC5 (OMIM Ref. No. 605251), ABCC4 (OMIM Ref.No. 605250), ABCC2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601107), and ABCC3 (OMIM Ref. No.604323), respectively. PCR of a 16- tissue panel revealed expression inall tissues examined except kidney, spleen, and colon. The authordetermined that a second PCR product identified in lung was a splicevariant lacking exon 9. Tammur et al. (2001) mapped the ABCC11 gene tochromosome 16q12.1 by radiation hybrid analysis. They noted that theABCC11 and ABCC12 genes are contained within a BAC clone mapping to16q12.1. Tammur et al. (2001) stated that the chromosomal localization,potential function, and expression profiles of the ABCC11 and ABCC12genes make them promising candidates for paroxysmal kinesigenicchoreoathetosis (PKC; 128200) and infantile convulsions with paroxysmalchoreoathetosis (ICCA; 602066).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tammur, J.; Prades, C.; Arnould, I.; Rzhetsky, A.; Hutchinson, A.;Adachi, M.; Schuetz, J. D.; Swoboda, K. J.; Ptacek, L. J.; Rosier, M.;Dean, M.; Allikmets, R.: Two new genes from the human ATP-bindingcassette transporter superfamily, ABCC11 and ABCC12, tandemly duplicatedon chromosome 16q12. Gene 273:89-96, 2001; and

Bera, T. K.; Lee, S.; Salvatore, G.; Lee, B.; Pastan, I.: MRP8, a newmember of ABC transporter superfamily, identified by EST database miningand gene prediction program, is highly ex.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ABCC11 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607040, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Atp-binding cassette, sub-family d (ald), member 3 (ABCD3,Accession NP_(—)002849.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCD3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ABCD3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCD3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14444, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family d (ald), member 3 (ABCD3, AccessionNP_(—)002849.1), a gene which a probable transporter. and therefore isassociated with Zellweger syndrome-2 (zws-2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Zellwegersyndrome-2 (zws-2), and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ABCD3.

The function of ABCD3 has been established by previous studies.Peroxisomes are single, membrane-bound, spheroid organelles present invirtually all eukaryotic cells. The polypeptide composition of theperoxisomal membrane is distinct from that of other organelles andcomprises 2 quantitatively major (22K and 70K) and several minorperoxisomal membrane proteins. The peroxisome matrix contains more than40 enzymes which are involved in a variety of metabolic processesincluding peroxide-based respiration, synthesis of plasmalogen and bileacids, beta-oxidation of very long chain fatty acids, and glyoxylatetransamination. Biogenesis of peroxisomes appears to proceed by importof newly synthesized proteins into existing peroxisomes which enlargeand divide. Most matrix enzymes use an SKL (ser-lys-leu) tripeptide atthe C-terminus as a targeting sequence, and the import of at least one,acyl-CoA oxidase, is ATP-dependent. Peroxisomal membrane proteins (PMP),as well as the peroxisomal matrix enzymes, are synthesized on freecytoplasmic polysomes at their mature size. Disorders with defectiveperoxisome biogenesis include Zellweger syndrome (ZWS1; 214100) andneonatal adrenoleukodystrophy (OMIM Ref. No. 202370). In thesedisorders, many peroxisomal matrix proteins are mislocated in thecytosol, whereas others, such as PMP70, PMP22 (OMIM Ref. No. 601097),and thiolase precursor, are associated with irregularly shaped vesicleswhich may be defective peroxisomes or peroxisome precursors. Theseobservations led to the hypothesis that the peroxisome biogenesisdefects are due to defective import mechanisms for peroxisomal matrixenzymes. Somatic cell fusion studies indicated the existence of at least11 complementation groups for ZS and related phenotypes (Moser et al.,1995). PMP70 was mapped to chromosome 1 by analysis of somatic cellhybrid DNAs (Gartner et al., 1992) and regionalized to 1p22-p21 byfluorescence in situ hybridization (1,2:Gartner et al., 1992, 1993). Thegene encoding the mouse homolog of PMP70 (Pmp1) was located onchromosome 3 by interspecific backcross analysis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Moser, A. B.; Rasmussen, M.; Naidu, S.; Watkins, P. A.; McGuinness, M.;Hajra, A. K.; Chen, G.; Raymond, G.; Liu, A.; Gordon, D.; Garnaas, K.;Walton, D. S.; Skjedal, O. H.; Guggenheim, M. A.; Jackson, L. G.; Elias,E. R.; Moser, H. W.: Phenotype of patients with peroxisomal disorderssubdivided into sixteen complementation groups. J. Pediat. 127:13-22,1995; and

Gartner, J.; Kearns, W.; Pearson, P.; Valle, D.: Characterization andlocalization of the human 70-kD peroxisomal membrane protein (PMP70)gene. (Abstract) Am. J. Hum. Genet. 51 (suppl.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ABCD3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 170995, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Acyl-coenzyme a dehydrogenase, short/branched chain (ACADSB,Accession NP_(—)001600.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ACADSB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACADSB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACADSB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16689, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Acyl-coenzyme adehydrogenase, short/branched chain (ACADSB, Accession NP_(—)001600.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ACADSB.

Acid phosphatase 5, tartrate resistant (ACP5, Accession NP_(—)001602.1)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACP5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ACP5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofACP5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6638, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Acid phosphatase5, tartrate resistant (ACP5, Accession NP_(—)001602.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ACP5.

A disintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 4 (ADAMTS4, Accession NP_(—)005090.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAMTS4BINDING SITE1 and ADAMTS4 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by ADAMTS4, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ADAMTS4 BINDING SITE1 and ADAMTS4 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:1651 and SEQ ID:13757 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin-likeand metalloprotease (reprolysin type) with thrombospondin type 1 motif,4 (ADAMTS4, Accession NP_(—)005090.1), a gene which cleaves aggrecan, acartilage proteoglycan, and may be involved in its turnover.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAMTS4.

The function of ADAMTS4 has been established by previous studies.Aggrecan degradation is an important factor in the erosion of articularcartilage in arthritic diseases. This degradation involves proteolysisof the aggrecan core protein near the N terminus, where 2 major cleavagesites have been identified. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) cleaveaggrecan between asn341 and phe342. Aggrecanase cleaves aggrecan betweenglu373 and ala374. Tortorella et al. (1999) purified and partiallysequenced bovine aggrecanase-1. By PCR with primers designed from ahighly homologous murine EST, they cloned sequences from the homologoushuman cDNA. They assembled a full-length open reading frame from thisinitial human PCR product and from another human EST. The humanaggrecanase-1 (ADAMTS4) open reading frame encodes an 837-amino acidprotein with a signal sequence, a propeptide domain, a catalytic domain,a disintegrin-like domain, and a C-terminal domain with a thrombospondin(TSP) type 1 motif. There is a conserved zinc-binding domain and afurin-sensitive sequence. The presence of a probable cysteine switchsequence in aggrecanase-1 suggested that, like the MMPs, it issynthesized as a zymogen and is cleaved to remove the propeptide domainand generate the mature active enzyme. A cloned portion of the bovineaggrecanase-1 cDNA was 94% homologous to the human cDNA. Humanaggrecanase-1 cleaved bovine aggrecan between the glu373-ala374, but notthe asn341-phe342, bond. Tortorella et al. (1999) stated that ADAMTS4mRNA is present in brain, lung, and heart, and at very low levels inplacenta and muscle tissues. By RT-PCR, Tortorella et al. (1999)observed upregulation of the aggrecanase-1 message in stimulated humanfetal chondrocytes and in joint tissues from adjuvant arthritic rats.Using a GeneBridge 4 radiation hybrid panel, Ishikawa et al. (1998)mapped the ADAMTS4 gene to chromosome 1. Hurskainen et al. (1999) mappedthe human ADAMTS4 gene to chromosome 1 by somatic cell hybrid analysis.They mapped the mouse Adamts4 gene to chromosome 1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tortorella, M. D.; Burn, T. C.; Pratta, M. A.; Abbaszade, I.; Hollis, J.M.; Liu, R.; Rosenfeld, S. A.; Copeland, R. A.; Decicco, C. P.; Wynn,R.; Rockwell, A.; Yang, F.; and 16 others: Purification and cloning ofaggrecanase-1: a member of the ADAMTS family of proteins. Science284:1664-1666, 1999; and

Hurskainen, T. L.; Hirohata, S.; Seldin, M. F.; Apte, S. S.: ADAM-TS5,ADAM- TS6, and ADAM-TS7, novel members of a new family of zincmetalloproteases: general features and genomic dist.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADAMTS4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603876, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adenylate cyclase 6 (ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)066193.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCY6 BINDINGSITE1 and ADCY6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ADCY6,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADCY6 BINDING SITE1 andADCY6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15161 and SEQ ID:16688respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase6 (ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)066193.1), a gene which this a membrane-bound,ca(2+)-inhibitable adenylyl cyclase (by similarity). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADCY6.

The function of ADCY6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.2. Adenylate cyclase 6(ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)056085.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ADCY6 BINDING SITE1 and ADCY6 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ADCY6, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ADCY6 BINDING SITE1 and ADCY6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:15161 and SEQ ID:19456 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase6 (ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)056085.1), a gene which this a membrane-bound,ca(2+)-inhibitable adenylyl cyclase (by similarity). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADCY6.

The function of ADCY6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.2. Agmatine ureohydrolase(agmatinase) (AGMAT, Accession NP_(—)079034.2) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AGMAT BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAGMAT, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AGMAT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9193, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Agmatineureohydrolase (agmatinase) (AGMAT, Accession NP_(—)079034.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AGMAT.

Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR, Accession NP_(—)001612.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AHR BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby AHR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AHR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8217, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Aryl hydrocarbonreceptor (AHR, Accession NP_(—)001612.1), a gene which plays a role inmodulating carcinogenesis through the induction ofxenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes and therefore may be associated withStomach tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Stomach tumors, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with AHR.

The function of AHR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Absent in melanoma 1(AIM1, Accession XP_(—)166300.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AIM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AIM1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16864, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Absent in melanoma1 (AIM1, Accession XP_(—)166300.1), a gene which is altered inassociation with tumor suppression in a model of human melanoma andtherefore may be associated with Malignant melanoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMalignant melanoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AIM1.

The function of AIM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Aldo-keto reductasefamily 1, member d1 (delta 4-3-ketosteroid-5-beta-reductase) (AKR1D1,Accession NP_(—)005980.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AKR1D1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AKR1D1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AKR1D1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8063, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Aldo-ketoreductase family 1, member d1 (delta 4-3-ketosteroid-5-beta-reductase)(AKR1D1, Accession NP_(—)005980.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with AKR1D1.

Aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member b1 (ALDH1B1, AccessionNP_(—)000683.3) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALDH1B1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALDH1B1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ALDH1B1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2153, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 1 family, member b1 (ALDH1B1, Accession NP_(—)000683.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH1B1.

Arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase (ALOX15, Accession NP_(—)001131.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALOX15BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ALOX15, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofALOX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19939, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Arachidonate15-lipoxygenase (ALOX15, Accession NP_(—)001131.1), a gene whichconverts arachidonic acid to 15s-hydroperoxyeicosatetraenoic acid.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALOX15.

The function of ALOX15 has been established by previous studies.Yoshimoto et al. (1990) found that the amino acid sequence of humanreticulocyte 15-lipoxygenase (Sigal et al., 1988) showed 86% identitywith that of porcine leukocyte 12-lipoxygenase (OMIM Ref. No. 152391).Sigal et al. (1988) found 61% sequence similarity between15-lipoxygenase and 5-lipoxygenase (OMIM Ref. No. 152390). This suggeststhat in the human 12-lipoxygenase is more closely related evolutionarilyto 15-lipoxygenase than to 5-lipoxygenase, even though the comparisonsare made between human and porcine enzymes. By PCR analysis of ahuman-hamster somatic hybrid DNA panel, Funk et al. (1992) demonstratedthat genes for 12-lipoxygenase and 15-lipoxygenase are located on humanchromosome 17, whereas the most unrelated lipoxygenase (5-lipoxygenase)was mapped to chromosome 10. Kelavkar and Badr (1999) stated that theALOX15 gene maps to 17p13.3 in close proximity to the tumor-suppressorgene TP53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170). The ALOX15 gene product is implicatedin antiinflammation, membrane remodeling, and cancerdevelopment/metastasis. Kelavkar and Badr (1999) described experimentsyielding data that supported the hypothesis that loss of the TP53 gene,or gain-of- function activities resulting from the expression of itsmutant forms, regulates ALOX15 promoter activity in human and in mouse,albeit in directionally opposite manners. These studies defined a directlink between ALOX15 gene activity and an established tumor-suppressorgene located in close chromosomal proximity. Kelavkar and Badr (1999)referred to this as evidence that 15-lipoxygenase is a mutator gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kelavkar, U. P.; Badr, K. F.: Effects of mutant p53 expression on human15-lipoxygenase-promoter activity and murine 12/15-lipoxygenase geneexpression: evidence that 15-lipoxygenase is a mutator gene. Proc. Nat.Acad. Sci. 96:4378-4383, 1999; and

Yoshimoto, T.; Suzuki, H.; Yamamoto, S.; Takai, T.; Yokoyama, C.;Tanabe, T.: Cloning and sequence analysis of the cDNA for arachidonate12-lipoxygenase of porcine leukocytes. Proc. Na.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ALOX15 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 152392, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. AMID (Accession NP_(—)116186.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AMID BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAMID, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AMID BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5895, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of AMID (AccessionNP_(—)116186.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AMID.

Ankyrin repeat domain 6 (ANKRD6, Accession NP_(—)055757.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANKRD6 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ANKRD6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANKRD6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1746, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatdomain 6 (ANKRD6, Accession NP_(—)055757.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ANKRD6.

Adaptor-related protein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit (AP3S2, AccessionNP_(—)005820.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AP3S2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AP3S2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP3S2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19874, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit (AP3S2, Accession NP_005820.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP3S2.

Apoptotic protease activating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APAF1BINDING SITE1 and APAF1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by APAF1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APAF1 BINDING SITE1 andAPAF1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16578 and SEQ ID:19360respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1), a gene whichfunctions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads to caspase 9dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may be associated withCancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)037361.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APAF1 BINDING SITE1 andAPAF1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by APAF1, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of APAF1 BINDING SITE1 and APAF1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:19360 and SEQ ID:16578 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)037361.1), a gene whichfunctions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads to caspase 9dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may be associated withCancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. APM1 (AccessionNP_(—)004788.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. APM1 BINDING SITE1 and APM1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by APM1, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of APM1 BINDING SITE1 and APM1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:20035 and SEQ ID:5598 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of APM1 (AccessionNP_(—)004788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APM1.

Apolipoprotein b mrna editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3f(APOBEC3F, Accession NP_(—)660341.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. APOBEC3F BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APOBEC3F,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOBEC3F BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5622, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein bmrna editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3f (APOBEC3F, AccessionNP_(—)660341.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APOBEC3F.

Apolipoprotein l, 1 (APOL1, Accession NP_(—)663318.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APOL1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APOL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9574, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,1 (APOL1, Accession NP_(—)663318.1), a gene which may participate inreverse cholesterol transport from peripheral cells to the liver. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APOL1.

The function of APOL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Apolipoprotein l, 1(APOL1, Accession NP_(—)003652.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APOL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APOL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9574, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,1 (APOL1, Accession NP_(—)003652.2), a gene which may participate inreverse cholesterol transport from peripheral cells to the liver. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APOL1.

The function of APOL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Apolipoprotein l, 2(APOL2, Accession NP_(—)663612.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APOL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APOL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8064, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,2 (APOL2, Accession NP_(—)663612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with APOL2.

Apolipoprotein l, 2 (APOL2, Accession NP_(—)112092.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APOL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APOL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8064, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,2 (APOL2, Accession NP_(—)112092.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with APOL2.

Amyloid beta precursor protein (cytoplasmic tail) binding protein 2(APPBP2, Accession NP_(—)006371.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APPBP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APPBP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APPBP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4095, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Amyloid betaprecursor protein (cytoplasmic tail) binding protein 2 (APPBP2,Accession NP_(—)006371.2), a gene which interacts with the basolateralsorting signal of amyloid precursor protein. and therefore may beassociated with Alzheimer's disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APPBP2.

The function of APPBP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. APPL (AccessionNP_(—)036228.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. APPL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APPL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of APPL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12068, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of APPL (AccessionNP_(—)036228.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APPL.

Aquaporin 2 (collecting duct) (AQP2, Accession NP_(—)000477.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by AQP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AQP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18318, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 2(collecting duct) (AQP2, Accession NP_(—)000477.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP2.

Aquaporin 6, kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE1through AQP6 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AQP6,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AQP6 BINDING SITE1through AQP6 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:3169, SEQ ID:3169 and SEQID:7869 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6,kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1), a gene whichparticipates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Aquaporin 6, kidneyspecific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)001643.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE1 through AQP6 BINDINGSITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AQP6 BINDING SITE1 through AQP6 BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:8069, SEQ ID:13747 and SEQ ID:6901 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6,kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)001643.1), a gene whichparticipates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Rho gtpase activatingprotein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byARHGAP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGAP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Rho gtpaseactivating protein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGAP1.

ARHGAP11A (Accession NP_(—)055598.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP11A BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byARHGAP11A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGAP11A BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ARHGAP11A(Accession NP_(—)055598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARHGAP11A.

ARK5 (Accession NP_(—)055655.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARK5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARK5, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARK5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17859, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ARK5 (AccessionNP_(—)055655.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARK5.

ARPP-19 (Accession NP_(—)006619.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARPP-19 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARPP-19,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARPP-19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:944, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ARPP-19 (AccessionNP_(—)006619.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARPP-19.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 16 (ASB16, AccessionNP_(—)543139.4) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASB16, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ASB16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14722, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeat andsocs box-containing 16 (ASB16, Accession NP_(—)543139.4) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB16.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, AccessionNP_(—)821066.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB6 BINDING SITE1 and ASB6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byASB6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASB6 BINDING SITE1 andASB6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2196 and SEQ ID:10305respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeat andsocs box-containing 6 (ASB6, Accession NP_(—)821066.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB6.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, AccessionNP_(—)060343.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB6 BINDING SITE1 and ASB6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byASB6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASB6 BINDING SITE1 andASB6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10305 and SEQ ID:2196respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeat andsocs box-containing 6 (ASB6, Accession NP_(—)060343.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB6.

ASE-1 (Accession NP_(—)036231.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ASE-1 BINDING SITE1 and ASE-1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byASE-1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASE-1 BINDING SITE1 andASE-1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1741 and SEQ ID:3101respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ASE-1 (AccessionNP_(—)036231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ASE-1.

ATF7IP2 (Accession NP_(—)079273.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATF7IP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATF7IP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATF7IP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9602, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ATF7IP2 (AccessionNP_(—)079273.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATF7IP2.

Ataxia telangiectasia mutated (includes complementation groups a, c andd) (ATM, Accession NP_(—)612150.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byATM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1837, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Ataxiatelangiectasia mutated (includes complementation groups a, c and d)(ATM, Accession NP_(—)612150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ATM.

Atpase, na+/k+ transporting, beta 2 polypeptide (ATP1B2, AccessionNP_(—)001669.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP1B2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP1B2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP1B2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16916, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, na+/k+transporting, beta 2 polypeptide (ATP1B2, Accession NP_(—)001669.1), agene which catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP coupled with the exchange ofNa +/K+ ions across the plasma membrane. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ATP1B2.

The function of ATP1B2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Atpase, (na+)/k+transporting, beta 4 polypeptide (ATP1B4, Accession NP_(—)036201.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP1B4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ATP1B4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofATP1B4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13042, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, (na+)/k+transporting, beta 4 polypeptide (ATP1B4, Accession NP_(—)036201.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP1B4.

Atpase, h+transporting, lysosomal 38 kda, v0 subunit d isoform 2(ATP6V0D2, Accession NP_(—)689778.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP6V0D2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP6V0D2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V0D2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15039, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Atpase,h+transporting, lysosomal 38 kda, v0 subunit d isoform 2 (ATP6V0D2,Accession NP_(—)689778.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATP6V0D2.

ATP6V1A (Accession NP_(—)001681.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP6V1A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP6V1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ATP6V1A (AccessionNP_(—)001681.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP6V1A.

Atpase, cu++transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A,Accession NP_(—)000043.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP7A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP7A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP7A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, cu++transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A, AccessionNP_000043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP7A.

Atpase, class i, type 8b, member 2 (ATP8B2, Accession XP_(—)290875.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP8B2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ATP8B2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofATP8B2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8634, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, class i,type 8b, member 2 (ATP8B2, Accession XP_(—)290875.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP8B2.

Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)068713.2) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11802, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)068713.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)001690.2) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11802, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)001690.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 4(B4GALT4, Accession NP_(—)003769.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. B4GALT4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by B4GALT4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B4GALT4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11028, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Udp-gal:betaglcnacbeta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 4 (B4GALT4, AccessionNP_(—)003769.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith B4GALT4.

Xylosylprotein beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 7(galactosyltransferase i) (B4GALT7, Accession NP_(—)009186.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. B4GALT7 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by B4GALT7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B4GALT7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18475, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Xylosylproteinbeta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 7 (galactosyltransferase i)(B4GALT7, Accession NP_(—)009186.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with B4GALT7.

BA108L7.2 (Accession NP_(—)112233.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BA108L7.2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBA108L7.2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BA108L7.2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of BA108L7.2(Accession NP_(—)112233.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with BA108L7.2.

Beta-site app-cleaving enzyme 2 (BACE2, Accession NP_(—)036237.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BACE2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BACE2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11052, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme 2 (BACE2, Accession NP_(—)036237.2), a gene whichcleaves intracellularly the b-secretase site of amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer's disease anddown syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and down syndrome, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with BACE2.

The function of BACE2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Beta-site app-cleavingenzyme 2 (BACE2, Accession NP_(—)620476.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by BACE2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACE2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11052, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme 2 (BACE2, Accession NP_(—)620476.1), a gene whichcleaves intracellularly the b-secretase site of amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer's disease anddown syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and down syndrome, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with BACE2.

The function of BACE2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Beta-site app-cleavingenzyme 2 (BACE2, Accession NP_(—)620477.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by BACE2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACE2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11052, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme 2 (BACE2, Accession NP_(—)620477.1), a gene whichcleaves intracellularly the b-secretase site of amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer's disease anddown syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and down syndrome, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with BACE2.

The function of BACE2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Bcl2-associatedathanogene 5 (BAG5, Accession NP_(—)004864.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BAG5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBAG5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BAG5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5695, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Bcl2-associatedathanogene 5 (BAG5, Accession NP_(—)004864.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BAG5.

BART1 (Accession NP_(—)036238.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BART1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BART1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BART1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of BART1 (AccessionNP_(—)036238.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BART1.

Bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, AccessionNP_(—)038477.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BAZ2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BAZ2A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BAZ2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8852, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Bromodomainadjacent to zinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, Accession NP_(—)038477.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BAZ2A.

BCAP31 (Accession NP_(—)005736.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BCAP31 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BCAP31,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCAP31 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of BCAP31 (AccessionNP_(—)005736.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BCAP31.

B-cell cll/lymphoma 10 (BCL10, Accession NP_(—)003912.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCL10 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BCL10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCL10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19576, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of B-cellcll/lymphoma 10 (BCL10, Accession NP_(—)003912.1), a gene which is apositive regulator of lymphocyte proliferation, NF-kappaB activator. andtherefore may be associated with Malt lymphoma, follicular lymphoma.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Malt lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with BCL10.

The function of BCL10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. B double prime 1,subunit of rna polymerase iii transcription initiation factor iiib(BDP1, Accession NP_(—)060899.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BDP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BDP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BDP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19556, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of B double prime 1,subunit of rna polymerase iii transcription initiation factor iiib(BDP1, Accession NP_(—)060899.1), a gene which activates RNA polymeraseIII transcription. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BDP1.

The function of BDP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM146.1. BENE (AccessionNP_(—)005425.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BENE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BENE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BENE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6009, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of BENE (AccessionNP_(—)005425.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BENE.

BHD (Accession NP_(—)659434.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BHD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byBHD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BHD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9036, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of BHD (AccessionNP_(—)659434.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BHD.

BMF (Accession NP_(—)277038.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BMF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BMF, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BMF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:759, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of BMF (AccessionNP_(—)277038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BMF.

BNIP-S (Accession NP_(—)612122.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BNIP-S BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by BNIP-S, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BNIP-SBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5845, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of BNIP-S (AccessionNP_(—)612122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BNIP-S.

BRIP1 (Accession NP_(—)114432.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BRIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BRIP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRIP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13904, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of BRIP1 (AccessionNP_(—)114432.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BRIP1.

Butyrophilin, subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NP_(—)008979.2)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTN3A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BTN3A1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBTN3A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2067, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Butyrophilin,subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NP_(—)008979.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BTN3A1.

BXDC1 (Accession XP_(—)166303.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BXDC1 BINDING SITE1 and BXDC1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byBXDC1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BXDC1 BINDING SITE1 andBXDC1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4549 and SEQ ID:12129respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of BXDC1 (AccessionXP_(—)166303.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BXDC1.

Chromosome 11 open reading frame 17 (C11orf17, Accession NP_(—)065693.2)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C11orf17BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C11orf17, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C11orf17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11525, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 11 openreading frame 17 (C11orf17, Accession NP_(—)065693.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C11orf17.

Chromosome 13 open reading frame 1 (C13orf1, Accession NP_(—)065189.1)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C13orf1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C13orf1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C13orf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5746, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 13 openreading frame 1 (C13orf1, Accession NP_(—)065189.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C13orf1.

Chromosome 14 open reading frame 1 (C14orf1, Accession NP_(—)009107.1)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C14orf1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C14orf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12744, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 14 openreading frame 1 (C14orf1, Accession NP_(—)009107.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C14orf1.

C14orf113 (Accession NP_(—)060100.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf113 BINDING SITE1 and C14orf113BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by C14orf113, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf113BINDING SITE1 and C14orf113 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18863 andSEQ ID:5052 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of C14orf113(Accession NP_(—)060100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf113.

C14orf143 (Accession NP_(—)660274.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf143 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf143, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf143 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of C14orf143(Accession NP_(—)660274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf143.

C14orf92 (Accession NP_(—)055643.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf92 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf92,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf92 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of C14orf92(Accession NP_(—)055643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf92.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf24, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C1orf24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19538, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf24.

C1q and tumor necrosis factor related protein 6 (C1QTNF6, AccessionNP_(—)114116.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C1QTNF6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1QTNF6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C1QTNF6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14882,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of C1q and tumornecrosis factor related protein 6 (C1QTNF6, Accession NP_(—)114116.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C1QTNF6.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 147 (C20orf147, AccessionNP_(—)689880.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf147 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf147, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf147 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16257,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 147 (C20orf147, Accession NP_(—)689880.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf147.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 67 (C21orf67, Accession NP_(—)478068.1)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf67BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf67, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf67 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6569, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21 openreading frame 67 (C21orf67, Accession NP_(—)478068.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf67.

Chromosome 22 open reading frame 19 (C22orf19, Accession NP_(—)003669.2)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C22orf19BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C22orf19, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C22orf19 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18897, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 22 openreading frame 19 (C22orf19, Accession NP_(—)003669.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C22orf19.

C4orf9 (Accession XP_(—)035572.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C4orf9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C4orf9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C4orf9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of C4orf9 (AccessionXP_(—)035572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C4orf9.

Chromosome 6 open reading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf33BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C6orf33, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C6orf33 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6896, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 6 openreading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C6orf33.

C6orf5 (Accession NP_(—)056339.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf5 BINDING SITE1 and C6orf5 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby C6orf5, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf5 BINDING SITE1 andC6orf5 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10099 and SEQ ID:12805respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of C6orf5 (AccessionNP_(—)056339.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf5.

C6orf57 (Accession NP_(—)660310.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf57 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf57,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf57 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2114, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of C6orf57 (AccessionNP_(—)660310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf57.

Complement component 7 (C7, Accession NP_(—)000578.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent 7 (C7, Accession NP_(—)000578.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with C7.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 5 (C9orf5, Accession NP_(—)114401.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C9orf5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC9orf5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14258, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 5 (C9orf5, Accession NP_(—)114401.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf5.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NP_(—)061829.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf9BINDING SITE1 and C9orf9 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by C9orf9, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of C9orf9 BINDING SITE1 and C9orf9 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:11520 and SEQ ID:5477 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NP_(—)061829.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf9.

CAB2 (Accession NP_(—)219487.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAB2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CAB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9181, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of CAB2 (AccessionNP_(—)219487.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAB2.

Calcium binding protein 4 (CABP4, Accession NP_(—)660201.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CABP4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CABP4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CABP4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7624, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Calcium bindingprotein 4 (CABP4, Accession NP_(—)660201.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CABP4.

Calneuron 1 (CALN1, Accession NP_(—)113656.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CALN1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCALN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CALN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17850, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Calneuron 1(CALN1, Accession NP_(—)113656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CALN1.

Calcium modulating ligand (CAMLG, Accession NP_(—)001736.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CAMLG BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CAMLG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMLGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18944, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Calcium modulatingligand (CAMLG, Accession NP_(—)001736.1), a gene which is likelyinvolved in the mobilization of calcium as a result of the tcr/cd3complex interaction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAMLG.

The function of CAMLG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Calpain 6 (CAPN6,Accession NP_(—)055104.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAPN6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAPN6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAPN6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2208, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Calpain 6 (CAPN6,Accession NP_(—)055104.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAPN6.

CAPRI (Accession NP_(—)008920.3) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAPRI BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAPRI,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAPRI BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4271, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of CAPRI (AccessionNP_(—)008920.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAPRI.

Caspase recruitment domain family, member 6 (CARD6, AccessionNP_(—)115976.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CARD6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CARD6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CARD6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9036, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Caspaserecruitment domain family, member 6 (CARD6, Accession NP_(—)115976.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CARD6.

Caspase 2, apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cellexpressed, developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, AccessionNP_(—)001215.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CASP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)001215.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116765.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16398, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116765.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116764.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16398, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116764.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116766.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16398, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116766.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203520.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15049, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203520.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203519.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15049, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203519.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)001219.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15049, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)001219.2), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203521.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15049, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203521.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. CASPR4 (AccessionNP_(—)620481.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CASPR4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASPR4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASPR4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13634, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of CASPR4 (AccessionNP_(—)620481.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CASPR4.

Core-binding factor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2(CBFA2T2, Accession NP_(—)787060.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE1 and CBFA2T2 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CBFA2T2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE1 and CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:8572 and SEQ ID:8572 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)787060.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Core-binding factor,runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2, AccessionNP_(—)787060.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE1 and CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CBFA2T2, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBFA2T2BINDING SITE1 and CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8242 and SEQID:9543 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)787060.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Chemokine (c-c motif)ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL22 BINDING SITE1 and CCL22BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by CCL22, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCL22BINDING SITE1 and CCL22 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15049 and SEQID:1679 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL22.

Cyclin f (CCNF, Accession NP_(—)001752.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CCNF BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CCNF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin f (CCNF,Accession NP_(—)001752.1), a gene which likely to be involved in thecontrol of the cell cycle during s phase and g2. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCNF.

The function of CCNF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Ccr4 carbon cataboliterepression 4-like (s. cerevisiae) (CCRN4L, Accession NP_(—)036250.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCRN4LBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CCRN4L, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCCRN4L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4698, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Ccr4 carboncatabolite repression 4-like (s. cerevisiae) (CCRN4L, AccessionNP_(—)036250.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CCRN4L.

Cd209 antigen (CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD209 BINDING SITE1 and CD209BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by CD209, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD209BINDING SITE1 and CD209 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17051 and SEQID:4298 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cd209 antigen(CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1), a gene which may play an importantrole in the CD4-independent association of HIV with cells. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD209.

The function of CD209 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Cd24 antigen (smallcell lung carcinoma cluster 4 antigen) (CD24, Accession NP_(—)037362.1)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CD24, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCD24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19572, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cd24 antigen(small cell lung carcinoma cluster 4 antigen) (CD24, AccessionNP_(—)037362.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CD24.

Cd5 antigen (p56-62) (CD5, Accession NP_(—)055022.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CD5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cd5 antigen(p56-62) (CD5, Accession NP_(—)055022.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CD5.

Cd84 antigen (leukocyte antigen) (CD84, Accession NP_(—)003865.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD84 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CD84, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD84BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:514, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cd84 antigen(leukocyte antigen) (CD84, Accession NP_(—)003865.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD84.

Cdc14 cell division cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B,Accession NP_(—)201589.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDC14B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDC14B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC14BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17127, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cdc14 celldivision cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B, AccessionNP_(—)201589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDC14B.

Cell division cycle 2-like 2 (CDC2L2, Accession NP_(—)296370.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDC2L2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDC2L2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CDC2L2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cell divisioncycle 2-like 2 (CDC2L2, Accession NP_(—)296370.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC2L2.

Cdc6 cell division cycle 6 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (CDC6, AccessionNP_(—)001245.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDC6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDC6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDC6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9211, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cdc6 cell divisioncycle 6 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (CDC6, Accession NP_001245.1), a genewhich is a component of the origin recognition complex (orc) that bindsorigins of replication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CDC6.

The function of CDC6 has been established by previous studies. Inyeasts, Cdc6 (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and Cdc18 (Schizosaccharomycespombe) associate with the origin recognition complex (ORC) proteins torender cells competent for DNA replication. Thus, Cdc6 has a criticalregulatory role in the initiation of DNA replication in yeast. Williamset al. (1997) isolated cDNAs encoding Xenopus and human homologs ofyeast CDC6. They designated the human and Xenopus proteins p62(cdc6).Independently, in a yeast 2-hybrid assay using PCNA (OMIM Ref. No.176740) as bait, Saha et al. (1998) isolated cDNAs encoding the humanCDC6/Cdc18 homolog. These authors reported that the predicted 560-aminoacid human protein shares approximately 33% sequence identity with the 2yeast proteins. On Western blots of HeLa cell extracts, human CDC6/cdc18migrates as a 66-kD protein. Although Northern blots indicated thatCDC6/Cdc18 mRNA levels peak at the onset of S phase and diminish at theonset of mitosis in HeLa cells, the authors found that total CDC6/Cdc18protein level is unchanged throughout the cell cycle. Immunofluorescentanalysis of epitope-tagged protein revealed that human CDC6/Cdc18 isnuclear in G1- and cytoplasmic in S-phase cells, suggesting that DNAreplication may be regulated by either the translocation of this proteinbetween the nucleus and cytoplasm or by selective degradation of theprotein in the nucleus. Immunoprecipitation studies showed that humanCDC6/Cdc18 associates in vivo with cyclin A (OMIM Ref. No. 123835), CDK2(OMIM Ref. No. 116953), and ORC1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601902). The associationof cyclin-CDK2 with CDC6/Cdc18 was specifically inhibited by a factorpresent in mitotic cell extracts. Saha et al. (1998) suggested that ifthe interaction between CDC6/Cdc18 with the S phase-promoting factorcyclin-CDK2 is essential for the initiation of DNA replication, themitotic inhibitor of this interaction could prevent a prematureinteraction until the appropriate time in G1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Williams, R. S.; Shohet, R. V.; Stillman, B.: A human protein related toyeast Cdc6p. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 94:142-147, 1997; and

Saha, P.; Chen, J.; Thome, K. C.; Lawlis, S. J.; Hou, Z.-H.; Hendricks,M.; Parvin, J. D.; Dutta, A.: Human CDC6/Cdc18 associates with Orc1 andcyclin-cdk and is selectively eliminated.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CDC6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602627, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CDCP1 (Accession NP_(—)073753.3) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDCP1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CDCP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDCP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12091, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of CDCP1 (AccessionNP_(—)073753.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDCP1.

Cadherin 1, type 1, e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, AccessionNP_(—)004351.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH1 BINDING SITE1 and CDH1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CDH1, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CDH1 BINDING SITE1 and CDH1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:12580 and SEQ ID:5514 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 1, type1, e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, Accession NP_(—)004351.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH1.

Cadherin 17, li cadherin (liver-intestine) (CDH17, AccessionNP_(—)004054.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH17 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDH17, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDH17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13851, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 17, licadherin (liver-intestine) (CDH17, Accession NP_(—)004054.2), a genewhich may have a role in the morphological organization of liver andintestine and involved in intestinal peptide transport. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH17.

The function of CDH17 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. CDK11 (AccessionXP_(—)166324.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDK11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDK11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDK11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8162, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of CDK11 (AccessionXP_(—)166324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDK11.

CDKAL1 (Accession NP_(—)060244.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDKAL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDKAL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDKAL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1255, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of CDKAL1 (AccessionNP_(—)060244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDKAL1.

Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 8 (CEACAM8,Accession NP_(—)001807.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CEACAM8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CEACAM8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CEACAM8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Carcinoembryonicantigen-related cell adhesion molecule 8 (CEACAM8, AccessionNP_(—)001807.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CEACAM8.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, AccessionNP_(—)059120.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR1 BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CECR1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR1BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4574 and SEQID:9037 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)059120.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, AccessionNP_(—)803124.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR1 BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CECR1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR1BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9037 and SEQID:4574 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)803124.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

Centromere protein h (CENPH, Accession NP_(—)075060.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CENPH BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CENPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CENPH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19549, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Centromere proteinh (CENPH, Accession NP_(—)075060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CENPH.

Centromere protein j (CENPJ, Accession NP_(—)060921.2) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CENPJ BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CENPJ, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CENPJ BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13565, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Centromere proteinj (CENPJ, Accession NP_(—)060921.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CENPJ.

CGI-150 (Accession NP_(—)057164.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-150 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-150,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-150 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2191, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of CGI-150 (AccessionNP_(—)057164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-150.

CGI-18 (Accession NP_(—)057031.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-18 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-18,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-18 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18313, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of CGI-18 (AccessionNP_(—)057031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-18.

CGI-43 (Accession NP_(—)056437.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-43 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-43,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-43 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of CGI-43 (AccessionNP_(—)056437.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-43.

Chromosome condensation 1-like (CHC1L, Accession NP_(—)001259.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHC1L BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CHC1L, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHC1LBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15582, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Chromosomecondensation 1-like (CHC1L, Accession NP_(—)001259.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHC1L.

Chromatin accessibility complex 1 (CHRAC1, Accession NP_(—)059140.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHRAC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CHRAC1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCHRAC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9475, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Chromatinaccessibility complex 1 (CHRAC1, Accession NP_(—)059140.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHRAC1.

Carbohydrate (chondroitin) synthase 1 (CHSY1, Accession NP_055733.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHSY1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CHSY1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHSY1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11924, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(chondroitin) synthase 1 (CHSY1, Accession NP_(—)055733.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHSY1.

Cold autoinflammatory syndrome 1 (CIAS1, Accession NP_(—)004886.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CIAS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CIAS1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CIAS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13461, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Coldautoinflammatory syndrome 1 (CIAS1, Accession NP_(—)004886.2), a genewhich may mediate protein-protein interactions; contains a leucine richrepeat and therefore may be associated with Familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome, muckle-wells syndrome. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome, muckle-wells syndrome, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CIAS1.

The function of CIAS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM90.1. CIP29 (AccessionNP_(—)115740.3) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CIP29 BINDING SITE1 and CIP29 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CIP29,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CIP29 BINDING SITE1 andCIP29 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3509 and SEQ ID:20120respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of CIP29 (AccessionNP_(—)115740.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CIP29.

Claudin 19 (CLDN19, Accession NP_(—)683763.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLDN19 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCLDN19, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLDN19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5914, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Claudin 19(CLDN19, Accession NP_(—)683763.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CLDN19.

C-type (calcium dependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin,superfamily member 12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLECSF12 BINDINGSITE1 and CLECSF12 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CLECSF12, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CLECSF12 BINDING SITE1 and CLECSF12 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:16192 and SEQ ID:15296 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2), a gene which is a pattern-recognition receptor . Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLECSF12.

The function of CLECSF12 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Chloride intracellularchannel 5 (CLIC5, Accession NP_(—)058625.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLIC5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCLIC5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLIC5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19116, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Chlorideintracellular channel 5 (CLIC5, Accession NP_(—)058625.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CLIC5.

Ceroid-lipofuscinosis, neuronal 8 (epilepsy, progressive with mentalretardation) (CLN8, Accession NP_(—)061764.2) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLN8 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCLN8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLN8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition ofCeroid-lipofuscinosis, neuronal 8 (epilepsy, progressive with mentalretardation) (CLN8, Accession NP_(—)061764.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CLN8.

Chloride channel, nucleotide-sensitive, 1a (CLNS1A, AccessionNP_(—)001284.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CLNS1A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CLNS1A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CLNS1A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18823, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel,nucleotide-sensitive, 1a (CLNS1A, Accession NP_(—)001284.1), a genewhich may participate in cellular volume control. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CLNS1A.

The function of CLNS1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Cell matrix adhesionregulator (CMAR, Accession NP_(—)005191.2) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CMAR BINDING SITE1 and CMAR BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by CMAR, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CMARBINDING SITE1 and CMAR BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5053 and SEQID:18767 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cell matrixadhesion regulator (CMAR, Accession NP_(—)005191.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CMAR.

Calponin 2 (CNN2, Accession NP_(—)004359.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNN2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCNN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Calponin 2 (CNN2,Accession NP_(—)004359.1), a gene which may be involved in thestructural organization and/or anchorage of actin filaments.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CNN2.

The function of CNN2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1.2′,3′-cyclic nucleotide3′ phosphodiesterase (CNP, Accession NP_(—)149124.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CNP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:606, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of 2′,3′-cyclicnucleotide 3′ phosphodiesterase (CNP, Accession NP_(—)149124.1), a genewhich can link tubulin to membranes and may regulate cytoplasmicmicrotubule distribution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CNP.

The function of CNP has been established by previous studies. Cyclicnucleotide phosphodiesterase is a useful marker of myelin. CNPase is amembrane-bound enzyme found at high concentrations in central nervoussystem myelin and in the outer segments of photoreceptors in the retina(Vogel and Thompson, 1988). Two proteins with CNP activity are known toexist in brain and lymphoid tissues. They appear to be the products ofdistinct but related mRNA species. Kurihara et al. (1990) showed thatthe 2 gene products can arise by translation of 2 mRNAs alternativelyspliced from a single transcript. In bovine and human brain, thereappears to be a single species of mRNA (Vogel and Thompson, 1988), andthe bovine brain and retinal forms of the enzyme appear to be identicalin sequence Bifulco et al. (2002) demonstrated that CNP is firmlyassociated with tubulin (OMIM Ref. No. 602529) from brain tissue andthyroid cells. They showed that CNP acts as a microtubule-associatedprotein in promoting microtubule assembly. This activity was found toreside in the C terminus of the enzyme. The authors concluded that CNPis a membrane-bound microtubule-associated protein that can link tubulinto membranes and may regulate cytoplasmic microtubule distribution

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Vogel, U.S.; Thompson, R. J.: Molecular structure, localization, andpossible functions of the myelin-associated enzyme2-prime,3-prime-cyclic nucleotide 3-prime-phosphodiesterase. J.Neurochem. 50:1667-1677, 1988; and

Bifulco, M.; Laezza, C.; Stingo, S.; Wolff, J.:.: 2-prime,3-prime-cyclicnucleotide 3-prime-phosphodiesterase: a membrane-bound,microtubule-associated protein and membrane anchor for tub.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CNP are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 123830, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Collectin sub-family member 12 (COLEC12, AccessionNP_(—)110408.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. COLEC12 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COLEC12,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COLEC12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11525, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Collectinsub-family member 12 (COLEC12, Accession NP_(—)110408.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with COLEC12.

Coronin, actin binding protein, 1c (CORO1C, Accession NP_(—)055140.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CORO1CBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CORO1C, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCORO1C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13595, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Coronin, actinbinding protein, 1c (CORO1C, Accession NP_(—)055140.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CORO1C.

Cox15 homolog, cytochrome c oxidase assembly protein (yeast) (COX15,Accession NP_(—)510870.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. COX15 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by COX15, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COX15BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7552, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cox15 homolog,cytochrome c oxidase assembly protein (yeast) (COX15, AccessionNP_(—)510870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COX15.

Carboxypeptidase a4 (CPA4, Accession NP_(—)057436.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPA4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CPA4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPA4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Carboxypeptidasea4 (CPA4, Accession NP_(—)057436.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CPA4.

CPR8 (Accession NP_(—)065790.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPR8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCPR8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPR8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of CPR8 (AccessionNP_(—)065790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPR8.

Carbamoyl-phosphate synthetase 1, mitochondrial (CPS1, AccessionNP_(—)001866.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CPS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CPS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CPS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14493, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition ofCarbamoyl-phosphate synthetase 1, mitochondrial (CPS1, AccessionNP_(—)001866.2) . Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPS1.

Cleavage and polyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2,Accession XP_(—)029311.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPSF2 BINDING SITE1 and CPSF2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byCPSF2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPSF2 BINDING SITE1 andCPSF2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1877 and SEQ ID:591 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cleavage andpolyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2, AccessionXP_(—)029311.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPSF2.

Complement component (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood groupsystem (CR1, Accession NP_(—)000642.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17292, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood group system (CR1,Accession NP_(—)000642.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CR1.

Complement component (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood groupsystem (CR1, Accession NP_(—)000564.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17292, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood group system (CR1,Accession NP_(—)000564.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CR1.

Cytokine receptor-like factor 3 (CRLF3, Accession NP_(—)057070.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRLF3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CRLF3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRLF3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7105, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cytokinereceptor-like factor 3 (CRLF3, Accession NP_(—)057070.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CRLF3.

Cofactor required for sp1 transcriptional activation, subunit 6, 77 kda(CRSP6, Accession NP_(—)004259.3) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CRSP6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CRSP6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRSP6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7661, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cofactor requiredfor sp1 transcriptional activation, subunit 6, 77 kda (CRSP6, AccessionNP_(—)004259.3), a gene which is required for Sp1 mediatedtranscriptional activation with TAF(II)s. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CRSP6.

The function of CRSP6 has been established by previous studies. Using aHeLa cell line, Ito et al. (1999) cloned TRAP80, the gene encoding the80-kD subunit of the TRAP complex. (For background information onthyroid hormone receptor-associated proteins (TRAPs), see 300182). TheTRAP80 cDNA encodes a 717-amino acid protein that has no obvious motifsother than a short leucine zipper in the middle of the sequence. TheTRAP80 cDNA appears to be equivalent to the p78 component of the mouseMediator (Jiang et al., 1998). Northern blot analysis of multiple humantissues showed that the TRAP80 gene is ubiquitously expressed as anapproximately 3.0-kb transcript Gene transcription requires factors thatrecognize transcriptional enhancer sites in DNA. These factors work withcoactivators to direct transcriptional initiation by the RNA polymeraseII apparatus (see OMIM Ref. No. POLR2A, 180660). Transcriptionalactivation by enhancer-binding factors such as SP1 (OMIM Ref. No.189906) requires interaction with the TFIID complex (see OMIM Ref. No.TAF2A, 313650). To identify other potential SP1 cofactors, Ryu et al.(1999) developed an in vitro transcription assay consisting of TFIIA(GTF2A1; 600520), RNA polII, and the basal transcription factors GTF2B(OMIM Ref. No. 189963), GTF2E (OMIM Ref. No. 189962), GTF2F (OMIM Ref.No. 189968), and GTF2H (OMIM Ref. No. 189972), supplemented with TFIIDor TBP (OMIM Ref. No. 600075). By sequential chromatography, theyexcluded PC4 (OMIM Ref. No. 600503) as an SP1 cofactor and identified amultisubunit cofactor, CRSP (cofactor required for SP1 activation),which, along with TFIID, is required for efficient activation by SP1.CRSP behaves as a single complex of approximately 700 kD. Ryu et al.(1999) tentatively identified 9 polypeptides as CRSP subunits (see OMIMRef. No. also PPARBP, 604311). Using microsequence peptide analysis,they cloned a CRSP cDNA encoding a 77-kD protein, CRSP6, which theytermed CRSP77

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ito, M.; Yuan, C.-X.; Malik, S.; Gu, W.; Fondell, J. D.; Yamamura, S.;Fu, Z.-Y.; Zhang, X.; Qin, J.; Roeder, R. G.: Identity between TRAP andSMCC complexes indicates novel pathways for the function of nuclearreceptors and diverse mammalian activators. Molec. Cell 3:361-370, 1999;and

Ry, S.; Zhou, S.; Ladurner, A. G.; Tjian, R.: The transcriptionalcofactor complex CRSP is required for activity of the enhancer-bindingprotein Sp1. Nature 397:446-450, 1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CRSP6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603810, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cartilage associated protein (CRTAP, AccessionNP_(—)006362.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CRTAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CRTAP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CRTAP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7107, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cartilageassociated protein (CRTAP, Accession NP_(—)006362.1), a gene which is anovel developmentally regulated chick embryo protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CRTAP.

The function of CRTAP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. CSE-C (AccessionNP_(—)061851.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CSE-C BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CSE-C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSE-C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of CSE-C (AccessionNP_(—)061851.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CSE-C.

Cse1 chromosome segregation 1-like (yeast) (CSE1L, AccessionNP_(—)803185.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CSE1L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CSE1L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSE1L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6312, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cse1 chromosomesegregation 1-like (yeast) (CSE1L, Accession NP_(—)803185.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CSE1L.

Casein kinase 2, alpha prime polypeptide (CSNK2A2, AccessionNP_(—)001887.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CSNK2A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CSNK2A2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CSNK2A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15382,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Casein kinase 2,alpha prime polypeptide (CSNK2A2, Accession NP_(—)001887.1), a genewhich catalyzes the phosphorylation of serine or threonine residues inproteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCSNK2A2.

The function of CSNK2A2 has been established by previous studies.Phosphorylation of the human p53 protein (OMIM Ref. No. 191170) atser392 is responsive to ultraviolet (UV) but not gamma irradiation.Keller et al. (2001) identified and purified a mammalian UV-activatedprotein kinase complex that phosphorylates ser392 in vitro. This kinasecomplex contains CK2 and the chromatin transcriptional elongation factorFACT, a heterodimer of SPT16 (OMIM Ref. No. 605012) and SSRP1 (OMIM Ref.No. 604328). In vitro studies showed that FACT alters the specificity ofCK2 in the complex such that it selectively phosphorylates p53 overother substrates, including casein. In addition, phosphorylation by thekinase complex was found to enhance p53 activity. These results provideda potential mechanism for p53 activation by UV irradiation Doray et al.(2002) demonstrated that the Golgi-localized, gamma-ear-containingadenosine diphosphate ribosylation factor-binding proteins (GGA1, 606004and GGA3, 606006) and the coat protein adaptor protein-1 (AP-1) complex(see OMIM Ref. No. AP1G2, 603534) colocalize in clathrin-coated buds ofthe trans-Golgi networks of mouse L cells and human HeLa cells. Bindingstudies revealed a direct interaction between the hinge domains of theGGAs and the gamma-ear domain of AP-1. Further, AP-1 contained boundcasein kinase-2 that phosphorylated GGA1 and GGA3, thereby causingautoinhibition. Doray et al. (2002) demonstrated that thisautoinhibition could induce the directed transfer of mannose 6-phosphatereceptors (see OMIM Ref. No. 154540) from the GGAs to AP-1. Mannose6-phosphate receptors that were defective in binding to GGAs were poorlyincorporated into adaptor protein complex containing clathrin coatedvesicles. Thus, Doray et al. (2002) concluded that GGAs and the AP-1complex interact to package mannose 6-phosphate receptors intoAP-1-containing coated vesicles

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function ofCSNK2A2. To determine the functional and developmental role of proteinkinase casein kinase II, Xu et al. (1999) used homologous recombinationto disrupt the gene encoding Csnk2a2 in transgenic mice. They found thatCsnk2a2 is preferentially expressed in late stages of spermatogenesis,and male mice in which Csnk2a2 has been disrupted are infertile, witholigospermia and globozoospermia (‘round-headed spermatozoa’). This wasthe first demonstration of the unique role for a Ck2 isoform indevelopment. The primary spermatogenic defect in the Csnk2a2 -/-testisis a specific abnormality of anterior head shaping of elongatingspermatids; this is the first defined gene that regulates sperm headmorphogenesis. As the germ cells differentiate, they are capable ofundergoing chromatin condensation, although many abnormal cells aredeleted through apoptosis or Sertoli cell phagocytosis. The few thatsurvived to populate the epididymis exhibited head abnormalities similarto those described in human globozoospermia; thus, Csnk2a2 may be acandidate gene for inherited abnormalities of sperm morphogenesis

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for CSNK2A2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Doray, B.; Ghosh, P.; Griffith, J.; Geuze, H. J.; Kornfeld, S.:Cooperation of GGAs and AP-1 in packaging MPRs at the trans-Golginetwork. Science 297: 1700-1703, 2002; and

Xu, X.; Toselli, P. A.; Russell, L. D.; Seldin, D. C.: Globozoospermiain mice lacking the casein kinase II alpha-prime catalytic subunit.Nature Genet. 23: 118-121, 1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CSNK2A2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 115442, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CTEN (Accession NP_(—)116254.3) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTEN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCTEN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTEN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14746, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of CTEN (AccessionNP_(—)116254.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CTEN.

Cardiotrophin 1 (CTF1, Accession NP_(—)001321.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTF1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CTF1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cardiotrophin 1(CTF1, Accession NP_(—)001321.1), a gene which may play a role incardiac hypertrophy. and therefore may be associated with Cardiachypertrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Cardiac hypertrophy, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CTF1.

The function of CTF1 has been established by previous studies. Heartfailure is a leading cause of mortality worldwide. A hallmark of thedisease is dilated cardiac hypertrophy, which is accompanied by areactivation of genes expressed in fetal heart development. Reasoningthat fetal or embryonic growth factors may mediate the onset of cardiachypertrophy, Pennica et al. (1995) coupled expression cloning with anembryonic stem cell-based model of cardiogenesis to isolate a 21.5-kDprotein, cardiotrophin 1, that potently induces cardiac myocytehypertrophy in vitro. Amino acid similarity data indicated that CT1 is amember of the family of cytokines that includes leukemia inhibitoryfactor (LIF; 159540), ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF; 118945),oncostatin M (OSM; 165095), interleukin 6 (IL6; 147620), and interleukin11 (IL11; 147681). Several members of this family that are known tosignal through the transmembrane protein gp130 (OMIM Ref. No. 162820)stimulate cardiac myocyte hypertrophy, like cardiotrophin 1, suggestingthat the gp130 signaling pathway may play a role in cardiac hypertrophy.The 1.4-kb CT1 mRNA is present in the heart and several other mousetissues Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; 105400) is mainly a sporadicneurodegenerative disorder characterized by loss of cortical and spinalmotoneurons. Some familial ALS (FALS) cases have been linked to dominantmutations in the gene encoding Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase (SOD1;147450). Transgenic mice overexpressing a mutated form of human SOD1with a gly93- to - ala substitution (147450.0008) develop progressivemuscle wasting and paralysis as a result of spinal motoneuron loss anddie at 5 to 6 months. Bordet et al. (2001) investigated the effects ofneurotrophic factor gene delivery in this FALS model. Intramuscularinjection of an adenoviral vector encoding CTF1 in SOD1(G93A) newbornmice delayed the onset of motor impairment as assessed in the rotarodtest. By CTF1 treatment, axonal degeneration was slowed, skeletal muscleatrophy was largely reduced, and the time-course of motor impairment wassignificantly decreased

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Pennica, D.; King, K. L.; Shaw, K. J.; Luis, E.; Rullamas, J.; Luoh,S.-M.; Darbonne, W. C.; Knutzon, D. S.; Yen, R.; Chien, K. R.; Baker, J.B.; Wood, W. I.: Expression cloning of cardiotrophin 1, a cytokine thatinduces cardiac myocyte hypertrophy. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 92:1142-1146,1995; and

Bordet, T.; Lesbordes, J.-C.; Rouhani, S.; Castelnau-Ptakhine, L.;Schmalbruch, H.; Haase, G.; Kahn, A.: Protective effects ofcardiotrophin-1 adenoviral gene transfer on neuromuscular.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CTF1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600435, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Cathepsin s (CTSS, Accession NP_(—)004070.3) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTSS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CTSS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTSSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4517, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cathepsin s (CTSS,Accession NP_(—)004070.3), a gene which is a lysosomal cysteine (thiol)protease that cleaves elastin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CTSS.

The function of CTSS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Chemokine (c-x-c motif)ligand 16 (CXCL16, Accession NP_(—)071342.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CXCL16 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCXCL16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CXCL16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17688, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 16 (CXCL16, Accession NP_(—)071342.1), a gene whichinduces calcium mobilization. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CXCL16.

The function of CXCL16 has been established by previous studies. Using a2-step EST database search in which putative transcripts were scannedfor the occurrence of functional patterns, Matloubian et al. (2000)identified a cDNA encoding a CXC chemokine that they termed CXCL16. Thepredicted 273-amino acid CXCL16 protein, which is 49% identical to the246-amino acid mouse sequence, contains a non-glu/leu/arg (ELR)motif-containing CXC chemokine domain, a mucin-like spacer region, atransmembrane domain, and a cytoplasmic tail with a potential tyrosinephosphorylation and SH2 protein-binding site. CXCL16 was the firsttransmembrane CXC chemokine identified; CX3CL1 (SCYD1; 601880), whichalso has a mucin-like spacer region, was the only other knowntransmembrane chemokine. Northern blot analysis of mouse and humantissues detected a 2.2-kb CXCL16 transcript in spleen, lymph nodes,Peyer patches, lung, kidney, small intestine, and thymus, with weakexpression in heart and liver and no expression in brain and bonemarrow. Flow cytometry and Western blot analysis demonstrated expressionof an approximately 60-kD glycosylated cell-surface protein as well as acell supernatant 35-kD soluble protein. Flow cytometry of cells frommouse tissues indicated that CXCL16 is found on CD11C (ITGAX;151510)-positive splenic and lymph node dendritic cells; this expressionwas increased after injection with lipopolysaccharide.Immunohistochemical analysis showed that CXCL16 is expressed in T-cellareas of the splenic white pulp, lymph nodes, the thymus medulla, and,interestingly, in the splenic red pulp. No staining was observed inB-cell areas. After injection of inflammatory mediators, expression wasenhanced in T-cell zones and, more prominently, in splenic red pulp.Chemotaxis assays found that CXCL16 induced a strong chemotacticresponse in activated CD8 T cells. In addition, CXCL16 induced calciummobilization. Expression cloning of mouse Cxcl16 identified a proteinwith 71% amino acid identity to human BONZO (OMIM Ref. No. 605163),which Matloubian et al. (2000) renamed CXCR6. Human and mouse cellsexpressing CXCR6 showed a strong chemotactic response to CXCL16 but notto other chemokines. The authors concluded that CXCL16 and CXCR6probably function in interactions between dendritic cells and T cellsand in regulating T-cell migration in the splenic red pulp. Macrophagesendocytose oxidized low density lipoprotein (OxLDL) by areceptor-mediated mechanism. By expression cloning from a phorbolester-stimulated THP-1 cell library, Shimaoka et al. (2000) isolated acDNA encoding SRPSOX (scavenger receptor that binds phophatidylserineand oxidized lipoprotein). The deduced 254-amino acid type Itransmembrane protein is identical to the CXCL16 protein reported byMatloubian et al. (2000) except that SRPSOX differs by 2 residues andlacks the N-terminal 19 amino acids. Cells expressing SRPSOX bound tophophatidylserine-coated plates; this binding could be inhibited byOxLDL. Scatchard analysis confirmed that SRPSOX is a specific receptorfor OxLDL but not LDL or acetyl- LDL. Fluorescence microscopydemonstrated OxLDL uptake in SRPSOX-expressing cells. Immunoblotanalysis showed that SRPSOX is expressed as a 30-kD protein in human andmouse macrophages. Northern blot analysis revealeddifferentiation-inducible expression of 1.8- and 2.5-kb transcripts inmacrophages.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Matloubian, M.; David, A.; Engel, S.; Ryan, J. E.; Cyster, J. G.: Atransmembrane CXC chemokine is a ligand for HIV-coreceptor Bonzo. NatureImmun. 1:298-304, 2000; and

Shimaoka, T.; Kume, N.; Minami, M.; Hayashida, K.; Kataoka, H.; Kita,T.; Yonehara, S.: Molecular cloning of a novel scavenger receptor foroxidized low density lipoprotein, SR-PSOX.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CXCL16 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605398, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CYCS (Accession NP_(—)061820.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYCS BINDING SITE1 through CYCSBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by CYCS, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYCSBINDING SITE1 through CYCS BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:9339, SEQID:18991 and SEQ ID:18868 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of CYCS (AccessionNP_(—)061820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYCS.

Cylicin, basic protein of sperm head cytoskeleton 2 (CYLC2, AccessionNP_(—)001331.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYLC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYLC2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CYLC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15540, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cylicin, basicprotein of sperm head cytoskeleton 2 (CYLC2, Accession NP_(—)001331.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYLC2.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily i (aromatic compound-inducible), polypeptide2 (CYP1A2, Accession NP_(—)000752.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP1A2 BINDING SITE1 through CYP1A2BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by CYP1A2, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP1A2BINDING SITE1 through CYP1A2 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:6637, SEQID:13576 and SEQ ID:18279 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily i (aromatic compound-inducible), polypeptide 2 (CYP1A2,Accession NP_(—)000752.1), a gene which intervenes in an NADPH-dependentelectron transport pathway. and therefore may be associated withPorphyria cutanea tarda. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Porphyria cutanea tarda, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYP1A2.

The function of CYP1A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Cytochrome p450,subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6,Accession NP_(—)000758.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP2B6 BINDING SITE1 and CYP2B6 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby CYP2B6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP2B6 BINDING SITE1 andCYP2B6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2194 and SEQ ID:10618respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6,Accession NP_(—)000758.1), a gene which oxidizes a variety ofstructurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, andxenobiotics. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP2B6.

The function of CYP2B6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Cytochrome p450,subfamily ivf, polypeptide 3 (leukotriene b4 omega hydroxylase) (CYP4F3,Accession NP_(—)000887.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP4F3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP4F3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP4F3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily ivf, polypeptide 3 (leukotriene b4 omega hydroxylase) (CYP4F3,Accession NP_(—)000887.1), a gene which converts leukotriene B4 into theless active 20-hydroxy-leukotriene B4. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CYP4F3.

The function of CYP4F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. CYP51A1 (AccessionNP_(—)000777.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYP51A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP51A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CYP51A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2152, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of CYP51A1 (AccessionNP_(—)000777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP51A1.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily viiib (sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase),polypeptide 1 (CYP8B1, Accession NP_(—)004382.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP8B1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CYP8B1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP8B1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily viiib (sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase), polypeptide 1 (CYP8B1,Accession NP_(—)004382.1), a gene which functions in bile acidbiosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP8B1.

The function of CYP8B1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Debranching enzymehomolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (DBR1, Accession NP_(—)057300.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DBR1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DBR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DBR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7961, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Debranching enzymehomolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (DBR1, Accession NP_(—)057300.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DBR1.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835365.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835365.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835364.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835364.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_000546.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)000546.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835366.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835366.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Desmin (DES, Accession NP_(—)001918.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DES BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DES,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DES BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14498, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Desmin (DES,Accession NP_(—)001918.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DES.

Dna fragmentation factor, 40 kda, beta polypeptide (caspase-activateddnase) (DFFB, Accession NP_(—)004393.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DFFB BINDING SITE1 and DFFB BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby DFFB, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DFFB BINDING SITE1 andDFFB BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9091 and SEQ ID:2019 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Dna fragmentationfactor, 40 kda, beta polypeptide (caspase-activated dnase) (DFFB,Accession NP_(—)004393.1), a gene which induces DNA fragmentation andchromatin condensation during apoptosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DFFB.

The function of DFFB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Dihydrofolatereductase (DHFR, Accession NP_(—)000782.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DHFR BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDHFR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DHFR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8052, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Dihydrofolatereductase (DHFR, Accession NP_(—)000782.1), a gene which convertsdihydrofolate into tetrahydrofolate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DHFR.

The function of DHFR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM64.1. Diaphanous homolog 2(drosophila) (DIAPH2, Accession NP_(—)006720.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DIAPH2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DIAPH2, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DIAPH2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14492, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Diaphanous homolog2 (drosophila) (DIAPH2, Accession NP_(—)006720.1), a gene which mayaffect in oogenesis and therefore may be associated with Prematureovarian failure. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Premature ovarian failure., and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DIAPH2.

The function of DIAPH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. Disrupted inschizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DISC1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby DISC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DISC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1298, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Disrupted inschizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1), a gene which hasglobular N-terminal domain(s) and a helical C-terminal domain. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with DISC1.

The function of DISC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. DKFZP434B1727(Accession NP_(—)115519.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434B1727 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434B1727, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434B1727 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4014, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434B1727(Accession NP_(—)115519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434B1727.

DKFZp434C0923 (Accession NP_(—)060068.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434C0923 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434C0923, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434C0923 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8235, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434C0923(Accession NP_(—)060068.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434C0923.

DKFZP434C212 (Accession XP_(—)044196.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434C212 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434C212, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434C212 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8661, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434C212(Accession XP_(—)044196.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434C212.

DKFZP434D146 (Accession NP_(—)056410.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434D146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434D146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434D146 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2209, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434D146(Accession NP_(—)056410.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434D146.

DKFZp434E2220 (Accession NP_(—)060082.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434E2220 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434E2220, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434E2220 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11326, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434E2220(Accession NP_(—)060082.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434E2220.

DKFZP434F0318 (Accession NP_(—)110444.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434F0318 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434F0318, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434F0318 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16771, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434F0318(Accession NP_(—)110444.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434F0318.

DKFZp434F1719 (Accession NP_(—)115624.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434F1719 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434F1719, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434F1719 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3951, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434F1719(Accession NP_(—)115624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434F1719.

DKFZp434K1210 (Accession NP_(—)060076.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434K1210 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434K1210, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434K1210 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4195, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434K1210(Accession NP_(—)060076.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434K1210.

DKFZp547H025 (Accession NP_(—)064546.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547H025 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547H025, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547H025 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14246, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547H025(Accession NP_(—)064546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547H025.

DKFZp547P234 (Accession NP_(—)694590.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547P234 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547P234, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547P234 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11057, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547P234(Accession NP_(—)694590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547P234.

DKFZP564G092 (Accession NP_(—)056416.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564G092 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564G092, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564G092 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2662, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564G092(Accession NP_(—)056416.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564G092.

DKFZP564I122 (Accession XP_(—)032397.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564I122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564I122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564I122 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16590, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564I122(Accession XP_(—)032397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564I122.

DKFZP564K0322 (Accession NP_(—)114429.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564K0322 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564K0322, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564K0322 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17964, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564K0322(Accession NP_(—)114429.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564K0322.

DKFZp564K142 (Accession NP_(—)115497.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp564K142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp564K142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp564K142 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2663, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp564K142(Accession NP_(—)115497.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp564K142.

DKFZP564O0523 (Accession NP_(—)115496.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564O0523 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564O0523, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564O0523 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3686, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564O0523(Accession NP_(—)115496.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564O0523.

DKFZP566D1346 (Accession NP_(—)110443.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566D1346 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566D1346, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566D1346 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10539, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566D1346(Accession NP_(—)110443.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566D1346.

DKFZP566I1024 (Accession NP_(—)056226.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566I1024 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566I1024, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566I1024 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12353, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566I1024(Accession NP_(—)056226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566I1024.

DKFZp586C0721 (Accession XP_(—)098416.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp586C0721 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp586C0721, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp586C0721 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12173, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp586C0721(Accession XP_(—)098416.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp586C0721.

DKFZP586D0919 (Accession NP_(—)056248.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586D0919 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586D0919, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586D0919 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11134, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586D0919(Accession NP_(—)056248.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586D0919.

DKFZp667B1218 (Accession NP_(—)808881.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667B1218 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667B1218, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667B1218 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15574, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667B1218(Accession NP_(—)808881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667B1218.

DKFZp667E0512 (Accession XP_(—)117353.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667E0512 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667E0512, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667E0512 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8492, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667E0512(Accession XP_(—)117353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667E0512.

DKFZp761B107 (Accession NP_(—)775734.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13571, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B107(Accession NP_(—)775734.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B107.

DKFZp761B128 (Accession NP_(—)689650.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B128 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B128, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B128 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17969, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B128(Accession NP_(—)689650.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B128.

DKFZp761G2113 (Accession XP_(—)046017.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761G2113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761G2113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761G2113 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7769, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761G2113(Accession XP_(—)046017.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761G2113.

DKFZp761H039 (Accession NP_(—)061181.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761H039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761H039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761H039 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15190, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761H039(Accession NP_(—)061181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761H039.

DKFZp761J139 (Accession NP_(—)115656.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761J139 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761J139, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761J139 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5768, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761J139(Accession NP_(—)115656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761J139.

DKFZp761K1423 (Accession NP_(—)060892.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761K1423 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761K1423, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761K1423 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1317, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761K1423(Accession NP_(—)060892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761K1423.

DKFZp761N1114 (Accession XP_(—)086327.6) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761N1114 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761N1114, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761N1114 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13529, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761N1114(Accession XP_(—)086327.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761N1114.

DKFZp761O0113 (Accession NP_(—)060879.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761O0113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761O0113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761O0113 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7699, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761O0113(Accession NP_(—)060879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761O0113.

DKFZp761P1121 (Accession NP_(—)690870.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761P1121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761P1121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761P1121 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9147, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761P1121(Accession NP_(—)690870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761P1121.

DKFZp762C2414 (Accession NP_(—)848637.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762C2414 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762C2414, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762C2414 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4056, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762C2414(Accession NP_(—)848637.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762C2414.

DKFZp762I137 (Accession NP_(—)689624.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762I137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762I137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762I137 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762I137(Accession NP_(—)689624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762I137.

DKFZp762I194 (Accession NP_(—)689597.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762I194 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762I194, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762I194 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6884, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762I194(Accession NP_(—)689597.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762I194.

DKFZp762L0311 (Accession NP_(—)061189.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762L0311 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762L0311, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762L0311 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9194, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762L0311(Accession NP_(—)061189.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762L0311.

Dickkopf homolog 3 (xenopus laevis) (DKK3, Accession NP_(—)037385.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DKK3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DKK3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DKK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20069, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Dickkopf homolog 3(xenopus laevis) (DKK3, Accession NP_(—)037385.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DKK3.

Dickkopf homolog 3 (xenopus laevis) (DKK3, Accession NP_(—)056965.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DKK3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DKK3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DKK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20069, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Dickkopf homolog 3(xenopus laevis) (DKK3, Accession NP_(—)056965.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DKK3.

Dynein, axonemal, heavy polypeptide 11 (DNAH11, AccessionNP_(—)003768.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNAH11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DNAH11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DNAH11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1214, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Dynein, axonemal,heavy polypeptide 11 (DNAH11, Accession NP_(—)003768.1), a gene whichmay function as a motor protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DNAH11.

The function of DNAH11 has been established by previous studies.Inversus viscerum (iv/iv) mice exhibit randomized left-right patterning;half of iv/iv homozygotes develop situs inversus (Okada et al., 1999;Supp et al., 1999). To examine how flow affects left-right patterning,Nonaka et al. (2002) developed a system in which mouse embryos arecultured under an artificial fluid flow. This artificial flow was ableto direct the situs of mutant mouse embryos with immotile cilia. Nonakaet al. (2002) concluded that their results provided the first evidencefor the role of mechanical fluid flow in left-right patterning.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of DNAH11.Inversus viscerum (iv/iv) mice exhibit randomized left-right patterning;half of iv/iv homozygotes develop situs inversus (Okada et al., 1999;Supp et al., 1999). To examine how flow affects left-right patterning,Nonaka et al. (2002) developed a system in which mouse embryos arecultured under an artificial fluid flow. This artificial flow was ableto direct the situs of mutant mouse embryos with immotile cilia. Nonakaet al. (2002) concluded that their results provided the first evidencefor the role of mechanical fluid flow in left-right patterning.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for DNAH11 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

McGrath, J.; Horwich, A. L.; Brueckner, M.: Duplication/deficiencymapping of situs inversus viscerum (iv), a gene that determinesleft-right asymmetry in the mouse. Genomics 14:643-648, 1992; and

Nonaka, S.; Shiratori, H.; Saijoh, Y.; Hamada, H.: Determination ofleft-right patterning of the mouse embryo by artificial nodal flow.Nature 418:96- 99, 2002.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DNAH11 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603339, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dnaj (hsp40) homolog, subfamily b, member 5 (DNAJB5,Accession NP_(—)036398.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DNAJB5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DNAJB5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNAJB5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5815, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Dnaj (hsp40)homolog, subfamily b, member 5 (DNAJB5, Accession NP_(—)036398.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNAJB5.

DRIM (Accession NP_(—)055318.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DRIM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DRIM, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DRIM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6633, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of DRIM (AccessionNP_(—)055318.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DRIM.

Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (atrophin-1) (DRPLA, AccessionNP_(—)001931.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DRPLA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DRPLA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DRPLA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9796, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition ofDentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (atrophin-1) (DRPLA, AccessionNP_001931.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DRPLA.

Desmocollin 3 (DSC3, Accession NP_(—)001932.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSC3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DSC3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSC3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7559, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Desmocollin 3(DSC3, Accession NP_(—)001932.1), a gene which is a component ofintercellular desmosome junctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DSC3.

The function of DSC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Desmocollin 3 (DSC3,Accession NP_077741.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DSC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DSC3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSC3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Desmocollin 3(DSC3, Accession NP_(—)077741.1), a gene which is a component ofintercellular desmosome junctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DSC3.

The function of DSC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Down syndrome criticalregion gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NP_(—)061835.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSCR6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDSCR6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSCR6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Down syndromecritical region gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NP_(—)061835.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DSCR6.

Dual specificity phosphatase 19 (DUSP19, Accession NP_(—)543152.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DUSP19BINDING SITE1 and DUSP19 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DUSP19, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DUSP19 BINDING SITE1 and DUSP19 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:5768 and SEQ ID:15367 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Dual specificityphosphatase 19 (DUSP19, Accession NP_(—)543152.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DUSP19.

Endometrial bleeding associated factor (left-right determination, factora; transforming growth factor beta superfamily) (EBAF, AccessionNP_(—)003231.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EBAF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EBAF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EBAF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18275, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Endometrialbleeding associated factor (left-right determination, factor a;transforming growth factor beta superfamily) (EBAF, AccessionNP_(—)003231.2), a gene which LEFT-RIGHT AXIS MALFORMATIONS andtherefore is associated with Left-right axis malformations. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofLeft-right axis malformations, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EBAF.

The function of EBAF has been established by previous studies. Becauseof the possibility that Lefty mutations may be associated with human L-Raxis malformations, Kosaki et al. (1999) characterized 2 human homologs,LEFTY A and LEFTY B (OMIM Ref. No. 603037). PCR screening of a PACgenomic library identified a clone that contained both LEFTY A and LEFTYB genes. Restriction mapping showed that the genes are separated byapproximately 50 kb and are oriented in tandem. The 2 genes werelocalized by FISH to 1q42, a region syntenic to the location to whichthe mouse Lefty genes have been mapped at 1H5 (Meno et al., 1997). BothLEFTY A and LEFTY B contain 4 exons which are spliced at identicalpositions, and both genes encode proteins with 366 amino acids. LEFTY Awas found to be identical to EBAF, the cDNA previously identified byKothapalli et al. (1997). The deduced amino acid sequences of LEFTY Aand LEFTY B are more similar to each other than to Lefty-1 or Lefty-2 ofthe mouse. Analysis of 126 human cases of L-R axis malformation showed 1nonsense and 1 missense mutation in the LEFTY A gene. Both mutations layin the cysteine- knot region of the LEFTY A protein, and the phenotypeof affected individuals was very similar to that typically seen inLefty-1 -/- mice with L-R axis malformations. Because of the possibilitythat Lefty mutations may be associated with human L-R axismalformations, Kosaki et al. (1999) characterized 2 human homologs,LEFTY A and LEFTY B (OMIM Ref. No. 603037). PCR screening of a PACgenomic library identified a clone that contained both LEFTY A and LEFTYB genes. Restriction mapping showed that the genes are separated byapproximately 50 kb and are oriented in tandem. The 2 genes werelocalized by FISH to 1q42, a region syntenic to the location to whichthe mouse Lefty genes have been mapped at 1H5 (Meno et al., 1997). BothLEFTY A and LEFTY B contain 4 exons which are spliced at identicalpositions, and both genes encode proteins with 366 amino acids. LEFTY Awas found to be identical to EBAF, the cDNA previously identified byKothapalli et al. (1997). The deduced amino acid sequences of LEFTY Aand LEFTY B are more similar to each other than to Lefty-1 or Lefty- 2of the mouse. Analysis of 126 human cases of L-R axis malformationshowed 1 nonsense and 1 missense mutation in the LEFTY A gene. Bothmutations lay in the cysteine-knot region of the LEFTY A protein, andthe phenotype of affected individuals was very similar to that typicallyseen in Lefty-1 -/- mice with L-R axis malformations.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of EBAF.Lefty- 1, lefty-2, and nodal (OMIM Ref. No. 601265) are expressed on theleft side of developing mouse embryos and are implicated in L-Rdetermination. Meno et al. (1998) examined the role of lefty-1 byanalyzing mutant mice lacking this gene. The lefty-1-deficient miceshowed a variety of L-R positional defects in visceral organs. The mostcommon feature of lefty-1 -/- mice was thoracic left isomerism (ratherthan right isomerism). The lack of lefty-1 resulted in bilateralexpression of nodal, lefty-2, and Pitx2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601542), a homeobox gene normally expressed on the left side. These observationssuggested that the role of lefty-1 is to restrict the expression oflefty-2 and nodal to the left side, and that lefty-2 or nodal encode asignal for ‘leftness.’

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for EBAF isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kosaki, K.; Bassi, M. T.; Kosaki, R.; Lewin, M.; Belmont, J.; Schauer,G.; Casey, B.: Characterization and mutation analysis of human LEFTY Aand LEFTY B, homologues of murine genes implicated in left-right axisdevelopment. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 64:712-721, 1999; and

Meno, C.; Shimono, A.; Saijoh, Y.; Yashiro, K.; Mochida, K.; Ohishi, S.;Noji, S.; Kondoh, H.; Hamada, H.: Lefty-1 is required for left-rightdetermination as a regulator of lefty-2 an.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EBAF arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601877, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Endothelial differentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupledreceptor, 8 (EDG8, Accession NP_(—)110387.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EDG8 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byEDG8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EDG8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12263, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialdifferentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 8 (EDG8,Accession NP_(—)110387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EDG8.

EEF2K (Accession NP_(—)037434.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EEF2K BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EEF2K,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EEF2K BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2595, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of EEF2K (AccessionNP_(—)037434.1), a gene which phosphorylates serine or threonine on theeukaryotic elongation factor-2 and therefore may be associated withSystemic lupus erythematosus and cancer. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Systemic lupuserythematosus and cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EEF2K.

The function of EEF2K has been established by previous studies. Usingdegenerate PCR primers based on worm and rabbit peptide sequences forEef2k, followed by 5-prime and 3-prime RACE and RT-PCR on a glioma cellline, Ryazanov et al. (1997) obtained cDNAs encoding rodent and humanEEF2K. The deduced 725-amino acid human protein is 90% identical to therodent proteins. EEF2K lacks homology to other serine/threonine kinasesor to other calmodulin-dependent kinases, apart from a glycine-rich loopthat is part of the ATP-binding site. All EEF2K sequences contain ahighly-conserved 200-residue catalytic domain. There is also a conservedC-terminal coiled-coil region. SDS-PAGE and functional analysis showedexpression of a 100-kD protein whose activity was strictly calmodulin-dependent. Northern blot analysis revealed ubiquitous expression of amajor 3.1-kb transcript and minor 6.1- and 2.5-kb transcripts.Expression was particularly abundant in heart and skeletal muscle,suggesting that EEF2 phosphorylation may be particularly important inmuscle. Arora et al. (2002) found that a majority of patients withsystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE; 152700) have high titer anti-EEF2Kantibodies capable of immunoprecipitating functional enzyme.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ryazanov, A. G.; Ward, M. D.; Mendola, C. E.; Pavur, K. S.; Dorovkov, M.V.; Wiedmann, M.; Erdjument-Bromage, H.; Tempst, P.; Parmer, T. G.;Prostko, C. R.; Germino, F. J.; Hait, W. N.: Identification of a newclass of protein kinases represented by eukaryotic elongation factor-2kinase. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 94:4884-4889, 1997; and

Arora, S.; Yang, J.-M.; Craft, J.; Hait, W.: Detection ofanti-elongation factor 2 kinase (calmodulin-dependent protein kinaseIII) antibodies in patients with systemic lupus erythemato.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EEF2K arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606968, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Eh-domain containing 1 (EHD1, Accession NP_(—)006786.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EHD1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by EHD1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EHD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7065, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Eh-domaincontaining 1 (EHD1, Accession NP_(—)006786.2), a gene which may beinvolved in ligand-initiated endocytosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHD1.

The function of EHD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1. Eh-domain containing 2(EHD2, Accession NP_(—)055416.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EHD2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EHD2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EHD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4837, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Eh-domaincontaining 2 (EHD2, Accession NP_(—)055416.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHD2.

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2, subunit 3 gamma, 52 kda(EIF2S3, Accession NP_(—)001406.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EIF2S3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF2S3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EIF2S3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 2, subunit 3 gamma, 52 kda (EIF2S3,Accession NP_(—)001406.1), a gene which functions in the early steps ofprotein synthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EIF2S3.

The function of EIF2S3 has been established by previous studies.Translation initiation factor eIF-2 is a heterotrimeric GTP-bindingprotein involved in the recruitment of methionyl-tRNA(i) to the 40 Sribosomal subunit. Gasper et al. (1994) cloned a human cDNA encoding thelargest subunit of eIF-2, EIF2G. The EIF2G cDNA encodes a 472-amino acidprotein with a molecular mass of 51.8 kD and contains 3 consensusGTP-binding elements. Human EIF2G is highly related to the yeasthomolog, GCD11, exhibiting 71% sequence identity and an additional 13%similarity. Genes controlling the functions of spermatogenesis, Spy, andexpression of the male-specific minor transplantation antigen H-Y, Hya(OMIM Ref. No. 426000), map to a region of the short arm of the mouse Ychromosome, delta-Sxr(b), that lies between the zinc finger genes Zfy1and Zfy2 (OMIM Ref. No. 490000) and is deleted in Sxr(b) mutant mice.These Sxr(b) mice arose from an original sex-reversed mutation, Sxr(a),that carries a duplication of most of the Y chromosome short armtranslocated to the telomeric end of the pseudoautosomal region of the Ychromosome. Several genes were mapped to that interval of the mouse Ychromosome and each was found to have a homolog on the X chromosome.Four of them, Zfy1 and Zfy2 (OMIM Ref. No. 490000), Ube1y (OMIM Ref. No.489000), and Dffry (OMIM Ref. No. 400005), are expressed specifically inthe testis and their X homologs (Zfx, 314980; Ube1x, 314370; Dffrx,300072) are not transcribed from the inactive X chromosome. A further 2,Smyc (OMIM Ref. No. 426000) and Uty (OMIM Ref. No. 400009), areubiquitously expressed and their X homologs (Smcx, 314690; Utx, 300128)escape X inactivation. Ehrmann et al. (1998) identified another genefrom this region of the mouse Y chromosome. It was found to encode thehighly conserved eukaryotic translation initiation factor eIF-2-gamma.In the mouse this gene was found to be ubiquitously expressed, to havean X chromosome homolog that maps close to Dmd (OMIM Ref. No. 300377),and to escape X inactivation. The coding regions of the X and Y genesshow 86% nucleotide identity and encode the putative products with 98%amino acid identity. Ehrmann et al. (1998) found that the human homologis located on Xp21 and also escapes X inactivation. No evidence of a Ycopy of this gene was found in humans, however. In both humans and mice,Ehrmann et al. (1998) identified autosomal retroposons of EIF2G in bothhumans and mice and an additional retroposon on the X chromosome in somemouse strains. Ark blot analysis of eutherian and metatherian genomicDNA indicated that X-Y homologs are present in all species tested exceptin simian primates and kangaroo and that retroposons are common to awide range of mammals. (‘Zoo blots’ are Southern blots of genomic DNAfrom multiple species without regard to gender; ‘ark blots’ are Southernblots used to compare male and female from multiple species.)

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ehrmann, I. E.; Ellis, P. S.; Mazeyrat, S.; Duthie, S.; Brockdorff, N.;Mattei, M. G.; Gavin, M. A.; Affara, N. A.; Brown, G. M.; Simpson, E.;Mitchell, M. J.; Scott, D. M.: Characterization of genes encodingtranslation initiation factor eIF-2-gamma in mouse and human: sexchromosome localization, escape from X-inactivation and evolution. Hum.Molec. Genet. 7:1725-1737, 1998; and

Gasper, N. J.; Kinzy, T. G.; Scherer, B. J.; Humbelin, M.; Hershey, J.W. B.; Merrick, W. C.: Translation initiation factor eIF-2: cloning andexpression of the human cDNA encoding the.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EIF2S3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300161, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5a2 (EIF5A2,Accession NP_(—)065123.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EIF5A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF5A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EIF5A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8340, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5a2 (EIF5A2, Accession NP_(—)065123.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EIF5A2.

ELP3 (Accession NP_(—)060561.3) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ELP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ELP3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ELP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14236, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ELP3 (AccessionNP_(—)060561.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ELP3.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690884.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EMR2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:13462 and SEQ ID:17743 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690884.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690884.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EMR2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:17743 and SEQ ID:13462 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690884.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690885.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EMR2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:17743 and SEQ ID:13462 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690880.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EMR2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:13462 and SEQ ID:17743 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690883.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EMR2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:17743 and SEQ ID:17743 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690885.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EMR2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:13462 and SEQ ID:13462 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)038475.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EMR2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:17743 and SEQ ID:13462 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)038475.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Endonuclease g-like 1 (ENDOGL1, Accession NP_(—)005098.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ENDOGL1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ENDOGL1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ENDOGL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5031, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Endonucleaseg-like 1 (ENDOGL1, Accession NP_(—)005098.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ENDOGL1.

Epha8 (EPHA8, Accession NP_(—)065387.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EPHA8 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EPHA8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPHA8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1229, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Epha8 (EPHA8,Accession NP_(—)065387.1), a gene which Eph-related receptor tyrosinekinase A8. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EPHA8.

The function of EPHA8 has been established by previous studies. See EPH(EPHA1; 179610) for background on Eph receptors and their ligands, theephrins. Chan and Watt (1991) identified human and rat DNAs encoding 2novel members of the EPH subclass of putative receptor protein-tyrosinekinases. Rat cDNA clones encoding EEK (EPH- and ELK-related kinase) wereisolated from a brain cDNA library probed with DNA encoding the kinaseregion of the insulin receptor-related receptor (INSRR; 147671). The EEKprotein was predicted to contain all the amino acid residues conservedin the catalytic domains of protein-tyrosine kinases and was mostsimilar to 2 putative receptor protein-tyrosine kinases of the EPHsubclass, ELK (EPHB1; 600600) and EPH, showing 69 and 57% identity,respectively. Human genomic DNAs, encoding part of EEK as well asanother putative protein tyrosine kinase most similar to ELK (90%) andsymbolized ERK (EPHB2; 600997) for ELK-related kinase, were isolated andpartially characterized. The novel identity of these 2 EPH-family geneswas further supported by Southern blot analysis and localization tohuman chromosome 1. In Northern blot analysis of rat RNA, DNAs encodingrat EEK and human ERK hybridized to transcripts most abundant in brainand lung, respectively. These 2 new members of the EPH subclass ofreceptor protein-tyrosine kinases, EEK and ERK, may therefore havetissue-specific functions distinct from those of the other EPH familymembers.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of EPHA8.Park et al. (1997) generated mice homozygous for a mutation thatdisrupts the gene encoding EPHA8, a member of the Eph family of tyrosineproteinase receptors. EphA8 -/- mice developed to term, were fertile,and did not display obvious anatomical or physiologic defects.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for EPHA8 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chan, J.; Watt, V. M.: Eek and erk, new members of the eph subclass ofreceptor protein-tyrosine kinases. Oncogene 6:1057-1061, 1991; and

Park, S.; Frisen, J.; Barbacid, M.: Aberrant axonal projections in micelacking EphA8 (Eek) tyrosine protein kinase receptors. EMBO J. 16:3106-3114, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EPHA8 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176945, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Epiregulin (EREG, Accession NP_(—)001423.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EREG BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby EREG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EREG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17956, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Epiregulin (EREG,Accession NP_(—)001423.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EREG.

Ellis van creveld syndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)714928.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVC BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EVC, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof EVC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18115, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Ellis van creveldsyndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)714928.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EVC.

Ellis van creveld syndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)055371.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVC BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EVC, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof EVC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18115, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Ellis van creveldsyndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)055371.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EVC.

Ecotropic viral integration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVI5 BINDINGSITE1 and EVI5 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by EVI5, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EVI5 BINDING SITE1 and EVI5 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:7219 and SEQ ID:11607 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Ecotropic viralintegration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EVI5.

Enhancer of zeste homolog 1 (drosophila) (EZH1, AccessionNP_(—)001982.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EZH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EZH1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EZH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14083, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Enhancer of zestehomolog 1 (drosophila) (EZH1, Accession NP_(—)001982.2), a gene whichmay act in transcriptional regulation and heterochromatin maintenance.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EZH1.

The function of EZH1 has been established by previous studies.Transcription mapping efforts within chromosome 17q21 identified a humanhomolog of the Drosophila gene ‘enhancer of zeste’ E(z). In Drosophila,the gene acts as a negative regulator of segment identity genes of theAntennapedia and Bithorax complexes. Abel et al. (1996) reported thefull-length protein coding sequence of the human homolog, EZH1, andcompared the respective protein sequences in human and Drosophila. EZH1encodes a protein of 747 amino acids that displays 55% amino acididentity overall (70% similarity) with the Drosophila protein. Thestrong sequence conservation suggested potential roles for EZH1 in humandevelopment as a transcriptional regulator and as a component of proteincomplexes that stably maintain heterochromatin. EZH1 is expressed as 2major transcripts in all adult and fetal human tissues surveyed;comparison of cloned cDNAs suggested that alternative splicing mayaccount for at least part of the transcript size differences. Analysisof an EZH1 cDNA revealed an unusual splicing event involving EZH1 and atandemly linked gene GPR2 (OMIM Ref. No. 600240) and suggested apotential mechanism for modifying the EZH1 protein in the conservedC-terminal domain. The GPR2 gene maps to 17q21.1-q21.3 in the vicinityof the BRCA1 gene (OMIM Ref. No. 113705). See also EZH2 (OMIM Ref. No.601573). By FISH, Laible et al. (1999) mapped the mouse Ezh1 gene tochromosome 11.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Abel, K. J.; Brody, L. C.; Valdes, J. M.; Erdos, M. R.; McKinley, D. R.;Castilla, L. H.; Merajver, S. D.; Couch, F. J.; Friedman, L. S.;Ostermeyer, E. A.; Lynch, E. D.; King, M.-C.; Welcsh, P. L.;Osborne-Lawrence, S.; Spillman, M.; Bowcock, A. M.; Collins, F. S.;Weber, B. L.: Characterization of EZH1, a human homolog of Drosophilaenhancer of zeste near BRCA1. Genomics 37:161-171, 1996; and

Laible, G.; Haynes, A. R.; Lebersorger, A.; O'Carroll, D.; Mattei,M.-G.; Denny, P.; Brown, S. D. M.; Jenuwein, T.: The murinepolycomb-group genes Ezh1 and Ezh2 map close to Hox gene.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EZH1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601674, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. F11R (Accession NP_(—)653087.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by F11R, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2664, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653085.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653086.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)058642.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)058642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

Coagulation factor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, AccessionNP_(—)003941.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. F2RL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by F2RL3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of F2RL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4234, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Coagulation factorii (thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, Accession NP_(—)003941.1), a genewhich Protease-activated receptor 4; G protein-coupled receptor thatincreases phosphoinositide hydrolysis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with F2RL3.

The function of F2RL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Coagulation factor iii(thromboplastin, tissue factor) (F3, Accession NP_(—)001984.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. F3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by F3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18492, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Coagulation factoriii (thromboplastin, tissue factor) (F3, Accession NP_(—)001984.1), agene which functions in normal hemostasis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with F3.

The function of F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Coagulation factor v(proaccelerin, labile factor) (F5, Accession NP_(—)000121.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. F5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby F5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7269, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Coagulation factorv (proaccelerin, labile factor) (F5, Accession NP_(—)000121.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with F5.

Fatty acid binding protein 2, intestinal (FABP2, Accession NP_000125.1)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FABP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by FABP2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofFABP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2195, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Fatty acid bindingprotein 2, intestinal (FABP2, Accession NP_(—)000125.1), a gene whichmay have a role in dietary fat uptake or processing. and therefore maybe associated with Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FABP2.

The function of FABP2 has been established by previous studies. To testthe hypothesis that the A54T FABP2 polymorphism is associated withimpaired lipid metabolism and cardiovascular disease, Carlsson et al.(2000) compared clinical characteristics and a parental history ofcardiovascular disease between 213 sib pairs discordant for thepolymorphism. Sibs with an excess of the thr54 allele had highertriglyceride and cholesterol concentrations than sibs with the ala54allele. Parents of offspring with the thr/thr and thr/ala genotypesreported an increased prevalence of stroke compared to parents ofoffspring with the ala/ala genotype. The authors confirmed theassociation of the FABP2 thr54 allele with increased concentrations ofcholesterol and triglycerides in genotype-discordant sib pairs. Theyalso presented novel evidence that genetic variation in the FABP2 genemay increase susceptibility to stroke. To assess whether increasedintestinal triglyceride input leads to elevated fasting and postprandialtriglycerides in type 2 diabetes (NIDDM), Georgopoulos et al. (2000)studied the ala54- to - thr polymorphism of FABP2, which is associatedwith increased intestinal input of triglyceride. Of the 287 diabeticpatients screened, 108 (37.6%) were heterozygous and 31 (10.8%) werehomozygous for the thr54 allele. Mean fasting plasma triglyceride levelsin patients with the wild-type (OMIM Ref. No. n =80), those heterozygousfor the thr54 allele (OMIM Ref. No. n =57), and those homozygous for it(OMIM Ref. No. n =18) were 2.0 +/-0.09, 2.7 +/-0.20, and 3.8 +/-0.43mmol/L, respectively. A linear relationship of mean fasting plasmatriglyceride levels between the 3 groups was found. After fat ingestion,the postprandial area under the curve of plasma triglyceride andchylomicrons was higher in the thr54/thr54 (n =6) than in the wild-type(n =9). The authors concluded that their results support the hypothesisthat, in type 2 diabetes, increased intestinal input of triglyceride canlead to elevated fasting and postprandial plasma triglycerides.triglyceride.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Carlsson, M.; Orho-Melander, M.; Hedenbro, J.; Almgren, P.; Groop, L.C.: The T54 allele of the intestinal fatty acid-binding protein 2 isassociated with a parental history of stroke. J. Clin. Endocr. Metab.85:2801-2804, 2000; and

Georgopoulos, A.; Aras, O.; Tsai, M. Y.: Codon-54 polymorphism of thefatty acid-binding protein 2 gene is associated with elevation offasting and postprandial triglyceride in type 2.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FABP2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 134640, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fanconi anemia, complementation group e (FANCE, AccessionNP_(—)068741.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FANCE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FANCE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FANCE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5597, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group e (FANCE, Accession NP_(—)068741.1), a gene whichis a possible regulator of lymphocyte and platelet function. andtherefore is associated with Fanconi anemia, complementation group e.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Fanconi anemia, complementation group e., and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCE.

The function of FANCE has been established by previous studies. A numbersign (#) is used with this entry because Fanconi anemia is caused bymutation in 1 of the Fanconi anemia complementation group genes: FANCA(OMIM Ref. No. 607139), FANCB (OMIM Ref. No. 227660), FANCC (OMIM Ref.No. 227645), FANCD1 (OMIM Ref. No. 605724), FANCD2 (OMIM Ref. No.227646), FANCE (OMIM Ref. No. 600901), FANCF (OMIM Ref. No. 603467),FANCG (OMIM Ref. No. 602956). The previously designated FANCHcomplementation group (Joenje et al., 1997) was found by Joenje et al.(2000) to be the same as FANCA. Joenje et al. (1995) presented evidencefor a fifth subtype of Fanconi anemia, designated group E. Buchwald(1995) stated that 6 of 31 patients (12.7%) could be classified as groupE. The FACE group is defined as being different from groups A (OMIM Ref.No. 227650), B (OMIM Ref. No. 227660), C (OMIM Ref. No. 227645), and D(OMIM Ref. No. 227646) and may itself be heterogeneous.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Joenje, H.; Lo Ten Foe, J. R.; Oostra, A. B.; van Berkel, C. G. M.;Rooimans, M. A.; Schroeder-Kurth, T.; Wegner, R.-D.; Gille, J. J. P.;Buchwald, M.; Arwert, F.: Classification of Fanconi anemia patients bycomplementation analysis: evidence for a fifth genetic subtype. Blood86:2156-2160, 1995; and

Buchwald, M.: Complementation groups: one or more per gene? NatureGenet. 11:228-230, 1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FANCE arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600901, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fanconi anemia, complementation group f (FANCF, AccessionNP_(—)073562.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FANCF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FANCF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FANCF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5816, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group f (FANCF, Accession NP_(—)073562.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCF.

FAT3 (Accession XP_(—)061871.5) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FAT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FAT3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FAT3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8236, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FAT3 (AccessionXP_(—)061871.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FAT3.

FBXW8 (Accession NP_(—)036306.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXW8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FBXW8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11845, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)036306.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW8.

FBXW8 (Accession NP_(—)699179.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXW8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FBXW8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11845, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)699179.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW8.

Fc fragment of iga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579813.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDINGSITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:17643, SEQ ID:10448 andSEQ ID:10448 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579813.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579811.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCARBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:10448, SEQ ID:10448 and SEQ ID:10448 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579811.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579807.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCARBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:10448, SEQ ID:3819 and SEQ ID:10448 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579807.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579814.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCARBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:17643, SEQ ID:497 and SEQ ID:11291 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579814.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fer-1-like 4 (c.elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FER1L4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFER1L4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FER1L4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11291, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Fer-1-like 4 (c.elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FER1L4.

Fasciculation and elongation protein zeta 1 (zygin i) (FEZ1, AccessionNP_(—)072043.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FEZ1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FEZ1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FEZ1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5204, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Fasciculation andelongation protein zeta 1 (zygin i) (FEZ1, Accession NP_(—)072043.1), agene which Zygin 1; may have a role in axonal outgrowth; has similarityto C. elegans UNC-76. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FEZ1.

The function of FEZ1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)004455.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FGF5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14382, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)004455.1), a gene which inducestransformation and may regulate neuronal differentiation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FGF5.

The function of FGF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM106.1. Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)149134.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FGF5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14382, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)149134.1), a gene which inducestransformation and may regulate neuronal differentiation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FGF5.

The function of FGF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM106.1. Four and a half limdomains 2 (FHL2, Accession NP_(—)001441.2) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FHL2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFHL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FHL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Four and a halflim domains 2 (FHL2, Accession NP_(—)001441.2), a gene which Containsfour LIM domains and an additional zinc finger. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FHL2.

The function of FHL2 has been established by previous studies. LIMproteins contain a highly conserved double zinc finger motif called theLIM domain. By searching sequence databases with a partial human SLIM1(FHL1; 300163) cDNA, Morgan and Madgwick (1996) identified partial SLIM3cDNAs. Genini et al. (1997) used subtractive cloning to isolate a genethat is downregulated during transformation of normal myoblasts torhabdomyosarcoma cells. The gene, termed DRAL for ‘down-regulated inrhabdomyosarcoma LIM protein,’ encodes a 279-amino acid polypeptide withan observed mass of 32 kD. The protein sequence contains 4 complete LIMdomains and the second half of a fifth LIM domain. DRAL appears to be amember of the LIM-only class of proteins, which consist primarily of LIMdomains and little else. Southern blotting revealed a single-copy genethat is conserved among vertebrates. Northern blotting revealed that theDRAL gene is expressed at highest levels in heart and ovary, and atlower levels in skeletal muscle, prostate, testis, small intestine, andcolon. Results of Northern blotting of tumor cell lines suggested toGenini et al. (1997) that this gene may be downregulated duringtransformation of a variety of cell types. Genini et al. (1997) used insitu hybridization to map the human FHL2 gene to 2q12-q14. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, Chan et al. (1998) mapped the FHL2gene to 2q12-q13. Using the yeast 2-hybrid system, Tanahashi and Tabira(2000) screened for proteins interacting with an Alzheimer disease gene,presenilin-2 (OMIM Ref. No. 600759), and cloned DRAL. DRAL interactedwith a hydrophilic loop region (amino acids 269-298) in theendoproteolytic N-terminal fragment of PS2, but not that of PS1 (OMIMRef. No. 104311), although residues 269 to 298 of PS2 and thecorresponding PS1 sequence differ by only 3 amino acids. Each of 9 PS2point mutations within a region from residues 275 to 296 abolished thebinding. The in vitro interaction was confirmed by affinity column assayand the physiologic interactions between endogenous PS2 and DRAL bycoimmunoprecipitation from human lung fibroblast MRC5 cells. The authorssuggested that DRAL functions as a link between PS2 and an intracellularsignaling pathway.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Genini, M.; Schwalbe, P.; Scholl, F. A.; Remppis, A.; Mattei, M.-G.;Schafer, B. W.: Subtractive cloning and characterization of DRAL, anovel LIM-domain protein down- regulated in rhabdomyosarcoma. DNA CellBiol. 16:433-442, 1997; and

Tanahashi, H.; Tabira, T.: Alzheimer's disease-associated presenilin 2interacts with DRAL, an LIM-domain protein. Hum. Molec. Genet. 9:2281-2289, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FHL2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602633, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FISH (Accession NP_(—)055446.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FISH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFISH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FISH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13261, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FISH (AccessionNP_(—)055446.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FISH.

Fk506 binding protein 9, 63 kda (FKBP9, Accession NP_(—)009201.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FKBP9 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FKBP9, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FKBP9BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7851, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Fk506 bindingprotein 9, 63 kda (FKBP9, Accession NP_(—)009201.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FKBP9.

FLJ00001 (Accession XP_(—)088525.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00001 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00001,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00001 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14844, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00001(Accession XP_(—)088525.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00001.

FLJ00060 (Accession XP_(—)028154.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00060 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00060,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00060 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00060(Accession XP_(—)028154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00060.

FLJ10101 (Accession NP_(—)078994.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10101 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10101,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10101 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9189, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10101(Accession NP_(—)078994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10101.

FLJ10232 (Accession NP_(—)060503.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10232 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10232,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10232 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19236, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10232(Accession NP_(—)060503.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10232.

FLJ10298 (Accession NP_(—)060520.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10298 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10298,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10298 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2615, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10298(Accession NP_(—)060520.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10298.

FLJ10346 (Accession NP_(—)060535.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10346 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10346,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10346 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19219, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10346(Accession NP_(—)060535.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10346.

FLJ10520 (Accession NP_(—)060594.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10520 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10520,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10520 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4272, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10520(Accession NP_(—)060594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10520.

FLJ10535 (Accession NP_(—)060599.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10535 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10535,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10535 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10535(Accession NP_(—)060599.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10535.

FLJ10560 (Accession NP_(—)060608.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10560 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10560,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10560 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15591, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10560(Accession NP_(—)060608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10560.

FLJ10713 (Accession NP_(—)060659.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10713 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10713,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10713 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7909, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10713(Accession NP_(—)060659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10713.

FLJ10846 (Accession NP_(—)060711.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10846 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10846,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10846 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10846(Accession NP_(—)060711.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10846.

FLJ10847 (Accession NP_(—)060712.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10847 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10847,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10847 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10847(Accession NP_(—)060712.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10847.

FLJ10922 (Accession NP_(—)060743.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18818, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10922(Accession NP_(—)060743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10922.

FLJ11323 (Accession NP_(—)060860.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11323 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ11323, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11323BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2044, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11323(Accession NP_(—)060860.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11323.

FLJ11467 (Accession NP_(—)079239.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11467 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11467,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11467 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11467(Accession NP_(—)079239.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11467.

FLJ11710 (Accession NP_(—)079122.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11710 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11710,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11710 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9688, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11710(Accession NP_(—)079122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11710.

FLJ11715 (Accession NP_(—)078840.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11715 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11715,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11715 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3305, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11715(Accession NP_(—)078840.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11715.

FLJ11800 (Accession NP_(—)079250.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11800 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11800(Accession NP_(—)079250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11800.

FLJ12076 (Accession NP_(—)079463.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12076 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12076,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12076 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8886, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12076(Accession NP_(—)079463.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12076.

FLJ12363 (Accession NP_(—)115543.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12363 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12363,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12363 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17722, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12363(Accession NP_(—)115543.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12363.

FLJ12572 (Accession NP_(—)075056.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12572 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12572,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12572 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12572(Accession NP_(—)075056.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12572.

FLJ12586 (Accession NP_(—)078896.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12586 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12586,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12586 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10410, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12586(Accession NP_(—)078896.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12586.

FLJ12649 (Accession XP_(—)291344.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12649 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12649,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12649 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12649(Accession XP_(—)291344.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12649.

FLJ12687 (Accession NP_(—)079193.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12687 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12687,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12687 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3324, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12687(Accession NP_(—)079193.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12687.

FLJ12747 (Accession XP_(—)290972.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12747 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12747,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12747 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10683, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12747(Accession XP_(—)290972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12747.

FLJ12787 (Accession NP_(—)115551.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12787 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12787,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12787 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14839, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12787(Accession NP_(—)115551.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12787.

FLJ12800 (Accession NP_(—)075054.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12800 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4261, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12800(Accession NP_(—)075054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12800.

FLJ12888 (Accession NP_(—)079221.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12888 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12888,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12888 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12888(Accession NP_(—)079221.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12888.

FLJ12903 (Accession NP_(—)073590.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12903 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12903,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12903 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12903(Accession NP_(—)073590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12903.

FLJ12960 (Accession NP_(—)078914.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12960 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12960,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12960 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12960(Accession NP_(—)078914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12960.

FLJ12973 (Accession NP_(—)079184.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12973 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12973,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12973 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12973(Accession NP_(—)079184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12973.

FLJ12975 (Accession NP_(—)079085.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12975 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12975,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12975 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12975(Accession NP_(—)079085.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12975.

FLJ12986 (Accession XP_(—)290685.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12986 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12986,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12986 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12986(Accession XP_(—)290685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12986.

FLJ13072 (Accession XP_(—)117117.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13072 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13072BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ13072, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13072BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13072 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13729 andSEQ ID:2223 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13072(Accession XP_(—)117117.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13072.

FLJ13114 (Accession NP_(—)078817.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13114 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13114,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13114 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11919, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13114(Accession NP_(—)078817.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13114.

FLJ13197 (Accession NP_(—)078890.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13197 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13197,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13197 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8231, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13197(Accession NP_(—)078890.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13197.

FLJ13352 (Accession NP_(—)078868.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13352 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13352BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ13352, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13352BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13352 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13318 andSEQ ID:10493 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13352(Accession NP_(—)078868.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13352.

FLJ13456 (Accession XP_(—)038291.5) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13456 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8163, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13456(Accession XP_(—)038291.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13456.

FLJ13910 (Accession NP_(—)073617.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13910 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13910,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13910 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13910(Accession NP_(—)073617.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13910.

FLJ13984 (Accession NP_(—)079046.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13984 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13984BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ13984, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13984BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13984 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10809 andSEQ ID:4819 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13984(Accession NP_(—)079046.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13984.

FLJ14100 (Accession NP_(—)079301.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14100 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14100,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14100 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12143, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14100(Accession NP_(—)079301.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14100.

FLJ14260 (Accession NP_(—)079303.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14260 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14260,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14260 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:921, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14260(Accession NP_(—)079303.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14260.

FLJ14351 (Accession NP_(—)079008.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14351 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14351,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14351 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8586, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14351(Accession NP_(—)079008.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14351.

FLJ14442 (Accession NP_(—)116174.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14442 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14442,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14442 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16259, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14442(Accession NP_(—)116174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14442.

FLJ14803 (Accession NP_(—)116231.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14803 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14803(Accession NP_(—)116231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14803.

FLJ14957 (Accession NP_(—)116255.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14957 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14957,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14957 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14957(Accession NP_(—)116255.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14957.

FLJ20045 (Accession NP_(—)060108.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20045 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12557, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20045(Accession NP_(—)060108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20045.

FLJ20070 (Accession NP_(—)060122.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20070 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20070,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20070 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7530, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20070(Accession NP_(—)060122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20070.

FLJ20079 (Accession NP_(—)060126.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20079 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20079,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20079 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20079(Accession NP_(—)060126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20079.

FLJ20095 (Accession NP_(—)060136.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20095 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20095,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20095 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20095(Accession NP_(—)060136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20095.

FLJ20136 (Accession NP_(—)060154.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20136 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4536, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20136(Accession NP_(—)060154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20136.

FLJ20147 (Accession NP_(—)060157.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20147 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20147,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20147 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20147(Accession NP_(—)060157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20147.

FLJ20245 (Accession NP_(—)060193.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20245 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20245BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ20245, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20245BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20245 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5275 and SEQID:8581 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20245(Accession NP_(—)060193.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20245.

FLJ20257 (Accession NP_(—)062552.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20257 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20257,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20257 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20257(Accession NP_(—)062552.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20257.

FLJ20344 (Accession NP_(—)060246.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20344 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20344,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20344 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4079, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20344(Accession NP_(—)060246.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20344.

FLJ20359 (Accession NP_(—)060251.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20359 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20359,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20359 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11024, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20359(Accession NP_(—)060251.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20359.

FLJ20375 (Accession NP_(—)060264.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20375 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20375,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20375 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20375(Accession NP_(—)060264.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20375.

FLJ20511 (Accession NP_(—)060323.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20511 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20511,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20511 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20511(Accession NP_(—)060323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20511.

FLJ20527 (Accession NP_(—)060333.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20527 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20527,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20527 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20527(Accession NP_(—)060333.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20527.

FLJ20671 (Accession NP_(—)060394.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20671 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20671BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ20671, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20671BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20671 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16491 andSEQ ID:13041 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20671(Accession NP_(—)060394.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20671.

FLJ20700 (Accession NP_(—)060402.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20700 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20700,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20700 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18943, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20700(Accession NP_(—)060402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20700.

FLJ20813 (Accession NP_(—)060431.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20813 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20813,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20813 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20813(Accession NP_(—)060431.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20813.

FLJ21128 (Accession NP_(—)079359.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21128 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21128,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21128 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21128(Accession NP_(—)079359.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21128.

FLJ21603 (Accession NP_(—)079038.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21603 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21603,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21603 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15047, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21603(Accession NP_(—)079038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21603.

FLJ21673 (Accession NP_(—)112160.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21673 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21673,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21673 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21673(Accession NP_(—)112160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21673.

FLJ21777 (Accession NP_(—)115585.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21777 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21777,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21777 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4203, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21777(Accession NP_(—)115585.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21777.

FLJ22329 (Accession NP_(—)078932.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22329 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22329,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22329 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22329(Accession NP_(—)078932.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22329.

FLJ22531 (Accession NP_(—)078926.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22531 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22531,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22531 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22531(Accession NP_(—)078926.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22531.

FLJ22794 (Accession NP_(—)071357.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22794 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22794,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22794 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22794(Accession NP_(—)071357.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22794.

FLJ22965 (Accession NP_(—)071384.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22965 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22965,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22965 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2808, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22965(Accession NP_(—)071384.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22965.

FLJ23024 (Accession NP_(—)079212.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9682, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23024(Accession NP_(—)079212.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23024.

FLJ23053 (Accession NP_(—)075058.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23053 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23053,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23053 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8693, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23053(Accession NP_(—)075058.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23053.

FLJ23186 (Accession NP_(—)078892.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23186 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1340, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23186(Accession NP_(—)078892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23186.

FLJ23263 (Accession NP_(—)079391.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23263 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23263,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23263 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23263(Accession NP_(—)079391.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23263.

FLJ23356 (Accession NP_(—)115613.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23356 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23356,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23356 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12273, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23356(Accession NP_(—)115613.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23356.

FLJ23392 (Accession NP_(—)079060.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23392 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ23392BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ23392, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23392BINDING SITE1 through FLJ23392 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:5554,SEQ ID:9148 and SEQ ID:20052 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23392(Accession NP_(—)079060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23392.

FLJ23416 (Accession NP_(—)115614.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23416 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23416,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23416 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23416(Accession NP_(—)115614.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23416.

FLJ23556 (Accession NP_(—)079156.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23556 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23556,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23556 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23556(Accession NP_(—)079156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23556.

FLJ23563 (Accession XP_(—)041701.4) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23563 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23563,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23563 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15048, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23563(Accession XP_(—)041701.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23563.

FLJ23867 (Accession NP_(—)689875.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23867 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23867,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23867 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1374, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23867(Accession NP_(—)689875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23867.

FLJ25416 (Accession NP_(—)659455.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25416 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25416,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25416 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16915, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25416(Accession NP_(—)659455.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25416.

FLJ25795 (Accession NP_(—)689633.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25795 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25795,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25795 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:934, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25795(Accession NP_(—)689633.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25795.

FLJ30507 (Accession NP_(—)694555.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30507 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30507,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30507 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17957, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30507(Accession NP_(—)694555.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30507.

FLJ30532 (Accession NP_(—)653325.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30532 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30532,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30532 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30532(Accession NP_(—)653325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30532.

FLJ31139 (Accession NP_(—)775928.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31139 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ31139BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ31139, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31139BINDING SITE1 through FLJ31139 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:18868,SEQ ID:15200 and SEQ ID:3952 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31139(Accession NP_(—)775928.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31139.

FLJ31153 (Accession NP_(—)653201.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31153 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31153,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31153 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7373, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31153(Accession NP_(—)653201.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31153.

FLJ31166 (Accession NP_(—)694567.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31166 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31166,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31166 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31166(Accession NP_(—)694567.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31166.

FLJ31338 (Accession NP_(—)689682.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31338 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31338,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31338 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1672, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31338(Accession NP_(—)689682.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31338.

FLJ31384 (Accession NP_(—)689685.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31384 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31384,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31384 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14326, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31384(Accession NP_(—)689685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31384.

FLJ31393 (Accession NP_(—)694569.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31393 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31393,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31393 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9670, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31393(Accession NP_(—)694569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31393.

FLJ31401 (Accession NP_(—)689877.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31401 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31401,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31401 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31401(Accession NP_(—)689877.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31401.

FLJ32096 (Accession NP_(—)776156.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32096 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ32096BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ32096, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32096BINDING SITE1 and FLJ32096 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1025 and SEQID:16043 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32096(Accession NP_(—)776156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32096.

FLJ32130 (Accession NP_(—)689671.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32130 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ32130BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ32130, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32130BINDING SITE1 through FLJ32130 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:4630,SEQ ID:15049 and SEQ ID:2061 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32130(Accession NP_(—)689671.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32130.

FLJ32206 (Accession NP_(—)689710.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32206 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32206,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32206 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32206(Accession NP_(—)689710.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32206.

FLJ32334 (Accession NP_(—)653166.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32334 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32334,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32334 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8493, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32334(Accession NP_(—)653166.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32334.

FLJ32499 (Accession NP_(—)653208.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32499 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32499,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32499 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4681, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32499(Accession NP_(—)653208.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32499.

FLJ32731 (Accession NP_(—)689632.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32731 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32731,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32731 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16099, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32731(Accession NP_(—)689632.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32731.

FLJ32803 (Accession NP_(—)694584.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32803 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1856, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32803(Accession NP_(—)694584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32803.

FLJ32865 (Accession NP_(—)653214.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32865 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32865,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32865 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2146, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32865(Accession NP_(—)653214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32865.

FLJ32894 (Accession NP_(—)653268.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32894 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32894,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32894 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7467, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32894(Accession NP_(—)653268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32894.

FLJ32932 (Accession NP_(—)690873.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32932 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32932,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32932 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9555, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32932(Accession NP_(—)690873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32932.

FLJ33505 (Accession NP_(—)689530.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33505 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33505,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33505 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13693, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33505(Accession NP_(—)689530.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33505.

FLJ33655 (Accession NP_(—)775912.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33655 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33655,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33655 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16113, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33655(Accession NP_(—)775912.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33655.

FLJ34817 (Accession NP_(—)689516.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34817 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ34817BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ34817, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34817BINDING SITE1 and FLJ34817 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4004 and SEQID:7075 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34817(Accession NP_(—)689516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34817.

FLJ34922 (Accession NP_(—)689483.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18132, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34922(Accession NP_(—)689483.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34922.

FLJ34969 (Accession XP_(—)114353.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34969 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34969,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34969 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:581, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34969(Accession XP_(—)114353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34969.

FLJ35105 (Accession NP_(—)689890.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35105 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35105,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35105 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35105(Accession NP_(—)689890.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35105.

FLJ35681 (Accession NP_(—)787096.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35681 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ35681BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ35681, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35681BINDING SITE1 and FLJ35681 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1653 and SEQID:11521 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35681(Accession NP_(—)787096.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35681.

FLJ35848 (Accession XP_(—)290755.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35848 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35848,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35848 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35848(Accession XP_(—)290755.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35848.

FLJ36445 (Accession NP_(—)694965.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36445 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36445,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36445 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2147, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36445(Accession NP_(—)694965.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36445.

FLJ37045 (Accession NP_(—)787085.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37045 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9497, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37045(Accession NP_(—)787085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37045.

FLJ37078 (Accession NP_(—)694588.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37078 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37078,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37078 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37078(Accession NP_(—)694588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37078.

FLJ37433 (Accession NP_(—)848612.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37433 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37433,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37433 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8582, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37433(Accession NP_(—)848612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37433.

FLJ37543 (Accession NP_(—)775938.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37543 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37543,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37543 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5495, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37543(Accession NP_(—)775938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37543.

FLJ38101 (Accession NP_(—)694993.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38101 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38101,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38101 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38101(Accession NP_(—)694993.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38101.

FLJ38149 (Accession XP_(—)091919.5) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38149 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ38149BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38149, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38149BINDING SITE1 through FLJ38149 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:18971,SEQ ID:9373 and SEQ ID:15044 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38149(Accession XP_(—)091919.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38149.

FLJ38281 (Accession NP_(—)689814.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38281 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38281BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38281, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38281BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38281 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6885 and SEQID:9492 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38281(Accession NP_(—)689814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38281.

FLJ38607 (Accession NP_(—)689867.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38607 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38607BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38607, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38607BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38607 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16688 andSEQ ID:7382 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38607(Accession NP_(—)689867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38607.

FLJ38792 (Accession NP_(—)848615.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38792 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38792,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38792 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38792(Accession NP_(—)848615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38792.

FLJ38819 (Accession NP_(—)665872.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38819 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38819BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38819, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38819BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38819 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18642 andSEQ ID:9791 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38819(Accession NP_(—)665872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38819.

FLJ38991 (Accession NP_(—)776188.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38991 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38991BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38991, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38991BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38991 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10356 andSEQ ID:14236 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38991(Accession NP_(—)776188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38991.

FLJ39415 (Accession NP_(—)775952.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39415 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39415,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39415 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39415(Accession NP_(—)775952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39415.

FLJ39599 (Accession NP_(—)776164.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39599 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39599BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ39599, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39599BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39599 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16001 andSEQ ID:8232 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39599(Accession NP_(—)776164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39599.

FLJ39639 (Accession XP_(—)290687.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39639 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39639,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39639 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9190, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39639(Accession XP_(—)290687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39639.

FLJ90231 (Accession NP_(—)775852.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90231 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90231,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90231 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90231(Accession NP_(—)775852.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90231.

FLJ90723 (Accession NP_(—)787115.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90723 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90723,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90723 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19889, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90723(Accession NP_(—)787115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90723.

Formin binding protein 1 (FNBP1, Accession XP_(—)052666.3) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FNBP1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FNBP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FNBP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16354, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Formin bindingprotein 1 (FNBP1, Accession XP_(—)052666.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FNBP1.

Forkhead box e2 (FOXE2, Accession NP_(—)036317.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXE2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FOXE2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXE2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15626, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box e2(FOXE2, Accession NP_(—)036317.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FOXE2.

Forkhead box o1a (rhabdomyosarcoma) (FOXO1A, Accession NP_(—)002006.2)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXO1ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by FOXO1A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofFOXO1A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:736, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box o1a(rhabdomyosarcoma) (FOXO1A, Accession NP_(—)002006.2), a gene which is aprobable transcription factor. and therefore may be associated withAlveolar rhabdomyosarcoma-2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma-2., andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with FOXO1A.

The function of FOXO1A has been established by previous studies. Inalveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, the translocation t(2;13)(q35;q14) isfrequently found. Barr et al. (1993) determined that PAX3 (OMIM Ref. No.606597), which had previously been found to be mutated in Waardenburgsyndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 193500), was affected by this t(2;13) inalveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (OMIM Ref. No. 268220). Galili et al. (1993)isolated the chromosome 13 gene that is fused with PAX3. Therearrangement breakpoints occurred within an intron downstream of thepaired box and homeodomain-encoding regions. and identified it as amember of the forkhead domain family, which encodes transcriptionfactors containing a conserved DNA-binding motif related to theDrosophila region-specific homeotic gene ‘forkhead.’ The distal half ofthe forkhead and the C-terminal region of the FKHR gene are involved inthe chimeric transcript and fusion protein. (Because of the homology to‘forkhead,’ the gene was symbolized FKHR, for ‘forkhead’ inrhabdomyosarcoma.) See human T-cell leukemia virus enhancer factor (OMIMRef. No. 143089) and interleukin enhancer binding factor (OMIM Ref. No.147685) for other members of the forkhead domain family of transcriptionfactors. Fredericks et al. (1995) demonstrated expression of a 97-kDPAX3/FKHR fusion protein in a t(2;13)-positive rhabdomyosarcoma cellline and verified that a single polypeptide contained epitopes derivedfrom each protein. The fusion protein was localized to the nucleus inthese cells, as was wildtype PAX3 in cells lacking the translocation.They found that DNA binding of the fusion protein was significantlyimpaired relative to that of PAX3 despite the fact that the 2 proteinshad identical PAX DNA-binding domains. However, the fusion protein was amuch more potent transcriptional activator than PAX3. Thus, the fusionprotein may function as an oncogenic transcription factor by enhancingactivation of normal PAX3 target genes.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Barr, F. G.; Galili, N.; Holick, J.; Biegel, J. A.; Rovera, G.; Emanuel,B. S.: Rearrangement of the PAX3 paired box gene in the paediatric solidtumor alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. Nature Genet. 3:113-117, 1993; and

Fredericks, W. J.; Galili, N.; Mukhopadhyay, S.; Rovera, G.; Bennicelli,J.; Barr, F. G.; Rauscher, F. J., III: The PAX3-FKHR fusion proteincreated by the t(2;13) translocation in alve.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FOXO1A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 136533, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fsh primary response (lrpr1 homolog, rat) 1 (FSHPRH1,Accession NP_(—)006724.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FSHPRH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FSHPRH1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FSHPRH1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Fsh primaryresponse (lrpr1 homolog, rat) 1 (FSHPRH1, Accession NP_(—)006724.1), agene which is involved in the response of gonadal tissues to follicle-stimulating hormone. and therefore may be associated withHypergonadotropic ovarian dysgenesis (odg), x-linked disorders ofgonadal development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Hypergonadotropic ovarian dysgenesis (odg),x-linked disorders of gonadal development, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FSHPRH1.

The function of FSHPRH1 has been established by previous studies.Follicle- stimulating hormone (FSH; 136530), a gonadotropic hormonesecreted by both the male and the female mammalian anterior pituitarygland, is responsible, with luteinizing hormone (OMIM Ref. No. 152780),for the regulation of follicular maturation and ovulation in females.Loss-of-function mutations in the FSH receptor gene (OMIM Ref. No.136435) are associated with hypergonadotropic ovarian dysgenesis (ODG)in which inability of the gonads to respond to FSH results in failure ofovarian development with consequent primary amenorrhea; lack of negativefeedback to the pituitary leads to the observed high levels ofgonadotropins. Mutation of the gene for the beta subunit of FSH(136530.0001) has also been described in a patient with primaryamenorrhea who was able to conceive after administration of FSH.Although there may be a role for FSH also in male gonadal development atpuberty, fertility appears not to be compromised in known homozygousmale relatives of ODG females (Aittomaki et al., 1995). Roberts et al.(1996) hypothesized that mutations in genes encoding other components ofthe FSH signaling pathway might be responsible for other cases of femaleor even male disorders of gonadal development. The rat gene calledleucine-rich primary response gene 1 (LRPR1) is rapidlytranscriptionally activated in response to FSH stimulation of rattesticular Sertoli cells, both in vitro and in vivo (Slegtenhorst-Eegdeman et al., 1995). Roberts et al. (1996) characterized a humantranscript that probably encodes the ortholog of the rat protein. Thegene encodes a 756-amino acid polypeptide with 72% identity to rat LRPR1at the amino acid level. The gene maps to human chromosome Xq22 andtherefore is a potential candidate for human X-linked disorders ofgonadal development. The human LRPR1 gene (also symbolized FSHPRH1) wasisolated during characterization of a gene encoding dystrophin-relatedprotein 2 (DRP2; 300052); searches of sequence databases using the BLASTprogram revealed the similarities to rat LRPR1. Other evidence indicatedthat LRPR1 and DRP2, which maps to Xq22, are closely situated. Robertset al. (1996) found by hybridization to YACs and to cosmids isolatedfrom that region that LRPR1 is transcribed in a proximal- to - distaldirection and lies approximately 40 kb proximal to DRP2, while BTK (OMIMRef. No. 300300), the gene that is mutant and X-linkedagammaglobulinemia, lies approximately 300 kb distal.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Aittomaki, K.; Lucena, J. L. D.; Pakarinen, P.; Sistonen, P.;Tapanainen, J.; Gromoll, J.; Kaskikari, R.; Sankila, E.-M.; Lehvaslaiho,H.; Engel, A. R.; Nieschlag, E.; Huhtaniemi, I.; de la Chapelle, A.:Mutation in the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor gene causeshereditary hypergonadotropic ovarian failure. Cell 82:959-968, 1995; and

Roberts, R. G.; Kendall, E.; Vetrie, D.; Bobrow, M.: Sequence andchromosomal location of a human homologue of LRPR1, an FSH primaryresponse gene. Genomics 37:122-124, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of FSHPRH1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300065, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fucosyltransferase 1 (galactoside2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombay phenotype included) (FUT1,Accession NP_(—)000139.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FUT1 BINDING SITE1 and FUT1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byFUT1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUT1 BINDING SITE1 andFUT1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16365 and SEQ ID:11525respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Fucosyltransferase1 (galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombay phenotype included)(FUT1, Accession NP_(—)000139.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FUT1.

Frizzled homolog 4 (drosophila) (FZD4, Accession NP_(—)036325.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FZD4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FZD4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FZD4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4487, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Frizzled homolog 4(drosophila) (FZD4, Accession NP_(—)036325.2), a gene which may functionin cell polarity, cell fate specification and cancer; similar tofrizzled receptor family, has seven transmembrane domains and thereforemay be associated with Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with FZD4.

The function of FZD4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. G2A (AccessionNP_(—)037477.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. G2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by G2A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of G2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8714, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of G2A (AccessionNP_(—)037477.1), a gene which may mediate some of the effects ofextracellular atp on insulin secretion. and therefore may be associatedwith Autoimmune disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Autoimmune disease, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with G2A.

The function of G2A has been established by previous studies. G2Abelongs to a subfamily of GPCRs that bind to various glycolipids.Kabarowski et al. (2001) determined that expression of G2A inducessignaling responses after exposure to lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) andto sphingosylphosphorylcholine (SPC), a high- affinity ligand for OGR1(GPR68; 601404). Scatchard analysis indicated that G2A binds LPC withhigh affinity and SPC with low affinity. Western blot analysis showedthat both LPC and SPC activated ERK mitogen-activated protein kinase(see OMIM Ref. No. MAP3K4; 602425) in G2A-expressing CHO cells. LPC, butnot SPC, stimulated transmigration of G2A-expressing T lymphocytes. Theauthors proposed that G2A may act as a sensor of LPC levels at sites ofinflammation to limit the expansion of tissue-infiltrating cellspromoting overt autoimmune disease.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of G2A. Leet al. (2001) showed that mice with a targeted disruption of G2a, apartfrom enhanced in vitro T-cell proliferative responses, initiallyappeared normal. With age, however, they developed a progressivesecondary lymphoid organ enlargement associated with an abnormalpolyclonal lymphocyte expansion. Older animals succumbed to a late-onsetautoimmune wasting syndrome

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for G2A isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kabarowski, J. H. S.; Zhu, K.; Le, L. Q.; Witte, O. N.; Xu, Y.:Lysophosphatidylcholine as a ligand for the immunoregulatory receptorG2A. Science 293:702-705, 2001; and

Le, L. Q.; Kabarowski, J. H. S.; Weng, Z.; Satterthwaite, A. B.;Harvill, E. T.; Jensen, E. R.; Miller, J. F.; Witte, O. N.: Mice lackingthe orphan G protein-coupled receptor G2A de.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of G2A are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606167, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Glucose-6-phosphatase, catalytic (glycogen storage diseasetype i, von gierke disease) (G6PC, Accession NP_(—)000142.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. G6PC BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by G6PC, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of G6PCBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4204, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition ofGlucose-6-phosphatase, catalytic (glycogen storage disease type i, vongierke disease) (G6PC, Accession NP_(—)000142.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with G6PC.

GAL3ST-4 (Accession NP_(—)078913.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GAL3ST-4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GAL3ST-4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAL3ST-4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4518, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of GAL3ST-4(Accession NP_(—)078913.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GAL3ST-4.

Gata binding protein 2 (GATA2, Accession NP_(—)116027.2) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GATA2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GATA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GATA2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16014, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Gata bindingprotein 2 (GATA2, Accession NP_(—)116027.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GATA2.

Golgi associated, gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2(GGA2, Accession NP_(—)619581.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GGA2 BINDING SITE1 and GGA2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GGA2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GGA2 BINDING SITE1 and GGA2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:5631 and SEQ ID:5631 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Golgi associated,gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2 (GGA2, AccessionNP_(—)619581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GGA2.

Golgi associated, gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2(GGA2, Accession NP_(—)055859.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GGA2 BINDING SITE1 and GGA2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GGA2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GGA2 BINDING SITE1 and GGA2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:6391 and SEQ ID:6391 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Golgi associated,gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2 (GGA2, AccessionNP_(—)055859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GGA2.

Gm2 ganglioside activator protein (GM2A, Accession NP_(—)000396.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GM2A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GM2A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GM2ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11286, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Gm2 gangliosideactivator protein (GM2A, Accession NP_(—)000396.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GM2A.

GNE (Accession NP_(—)005467.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNE, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GNE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8367, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of GNE (AccessionNP_(—)005467.1), a gene which has roles in sialic acid biosynthesis andregulates cell surface sialylation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GNE.

The function of GNE has been established by previous studies. Keppler etal. (1999) determined that UDP-GlcNAc 2-epimerase activity israte-limiting for the biosynthesis of sialic acid and is required forsialylation in hematopoietic cells. The activity of the enzyme can becontrolled at the transcriptional level and can affect the sialylationand function of specific cell surface molecules expressed on B cells andmyeloid cells. In a Genbank submission (AJ238764), these authorsreported the sequence of a human UDP-GlcNAc 2-epimerase cDNA.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of GNE.Schwarzkopf et al. (2002) reported that inactivation of GNE (which isbifunctional and is the key enzyme of sialic acid biosynthesis) by genetargeting in mice caused early embryonic lethality, thereby emphasizingthe fundamental role of the enzyme and sialylation during development.The need of the enzyme for a defined sialylation process is exemplifiedby the polysialylation of the neural cell adhesion molecule in embyronicstem cells.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for GNE isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Keppler, O. T.; Hinderlich, S.; Langner, J.; Schwartz-Albiez, R.;Reutter, W.; Pawlita, M.: UDP-GlcNAc 2-epimerase: a regulator of cellsurface sialylation. Science 284:1372-1376, 1999; and

Schwarzkopf, M.; Knobeloch, K.-P.; Rohde, E.; Hinderlich, S.; Wiechens,N.; Lucka, L.; Horak, I.; Reutter, W.; Horstkorte, R.: Sialylation isessential for early development in mice.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GNE are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603824, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Guanine nucleotide binding protein (g protein), gamma 4(GNG4, Accession NP_(—)004476.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNG4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNG4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GNG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:559, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Guanine nucleotidebinding protein (g protein), gamma 4 (GNG4, Accession NP_(—)004476.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GNG4.

GNPNAT1 (Accession XP_(—)085119.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNPNAT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of GNPNAT1 (AccessionXP_(—)085119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GNPNAT1.

GNRPX (Accession NP_(—)060519.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNRPX BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNRPX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNRPX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12243, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of GNRPX (AccessionNP_(—)060519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GNRPX.

Golgi autoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 3 (GOLGA3, AccessionNP_(—)005886.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GOLGA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GOLGA3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GOLGA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Golgi autoantigen,golgin subfamily a, 3 (GOLGA3, Accession NP_(—)005886.2) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GOLGA3.

Glycoprotein v (platelet) (GP5, Accession NP_(—)004479.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GP5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GP5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GP5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5681, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein v(platelet) (GP5, Accession NP_(—)004479.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GP5.

GPP34R (Accession NP_(—)060648.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GPP34R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPP34R,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPP34R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14203, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of GPP34R (AccessionNP_(—)060648.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GPP34R.

G protein-coupled receptor 26 (GPR26, Accession NP_(—)703143.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR26 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR26, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR26BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3010, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 26 (GPR26, Accession NP_(—)703143.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR26.

G protein-coupled receptor 4 (GPR4, Accession NP_(—)005273.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GPR4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4965, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 4 (GPR4, Accession NP_(—)005273.1), a gene which stimulates toproduce increased calcium by both SPC and LPC . Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR4.

The function of GPR4 has been established by previous studies. Many cellmembrane receptors are members of the G protein-coupled receptor (GPR)family. GPRs are characterized by the presence of 7 transmembranedomains and numerous conserved amino acids. Using degenerate PCR, Heiberet al. (1995) identified additional members of this family. Among thesewas GPR4, which encodes a putative 355-amino acid protein and wasselected from a genomic DNA library using the PCR- derived product as aprobe. GPR4 shares the greatest sequence similarity with the humanplatelet-activating factor receptor (Ye et al., 1991). GPR4 is more than50% identical to OGR1 (GPR68; 601404), a high- affinity receptor for thesphingosylphosphorylcholine (SPC) signaling molecule. Zhu et al. (2001)showed that cells expressing GPR4 are stimulated to produce increasedcalcium by both SPC and LPC (lysophosphatidylcholine), a ligand for G2A(OMIM Ref. No. 606167). RNA dot blot analysis revealed highestexpression of GPR4 in ovary, liver, lung, kidney, lymph node, andsubthalamic nucleus; in contrast, OGR1 is most highly expressed in lung,placenta, spleen, testis, small intestine, and peripheral bloodleukocytes. Binding analysis determined that GPR4 interacts with SPCwith high affinity and with LPC with lower affinity. Both ligandsenhanced proliferation and ERK mitogen-activated protein kinase (seeOMIM Ref. No. MAP3K4; 602425) activation in a GPR4-dependent andpertussis toxin (PTX)-sensitive manner, whereas ERK activation isPTX-insensitive in OGR1- mediated signaling. Cell migration analysissuggested that both LPC and SPC enhance chemotaxis, but notchemokinesis, through GPR4.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Heiber, M.; Docherty, J. M.; Shah, G.; Nguyen, T.; Cheng, R.; Heng, H.H. Q.; Marchese, A.; Tsui, L.-C.; Shi, X.; George, S. R.; O'Dowd, B. F.:Isolation of three novel human genes encoding G protein-coupledreceptors. DNA Cell Biol. 14:25-35, 1995; and

Zhu, K.; Baudhuin, L. M.; Hong, G.; Williams, F. S.; Cristina, K. L.;Kabarowski, J. H. S.; Witte, O. N.; Xu, Y.: Sphingosylphosphorylcholineand lysophosphatidylcholine are ligands f.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GPR4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600551, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. G protein-coupled receptor 56 (GPR56, AccessionNP_(—)005673.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GPR56 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPR56, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GPR56 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8622, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 56 (GPR56, Accession NP_(—)005673.2), a gene which transducesextracellular signals through heterotrimeric G proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPR56.

The function of GPR56 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. G protein-coupledreceptor 66 (GPR66, Accession NP_(—)006047.2) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR66 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGPR66, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR66 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19237, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 66 (GPR66, Accession NP_(—)006047.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR66.

G protein-coupled receptor 81 (GPR81, Accession NP_(—)115943.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR81 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR81, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR81BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13260, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 81 (GPR81, Accession NP_(—)115943.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR81.

GR6 (Accession NP_(—)031380.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GR6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GR6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2604, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of GR6 (AccessionNP_(—)031380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GR6.

GRAF (Accession NP_(—)055886.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRAF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRAF, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GRAF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4362, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of GRAF (AccessionNP_(—)055886.1), a gene which ia a GTPase activating protein for p21-racand therefore may be associated with Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with GRAF.

The function of GRAF has been established by previous studies. Borkhardtet al. (2000) stated that mutual translocations involving 11q23 in acuteleukemias had been demonstrated to show fusion between the mixed lineageleukemia (MLL; 159555) gene and a variety of different partner genes toa total of 23. The detection of a unique t(5;11)(q31;q23) in an infantwith juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia and an MLL gene rearrangementprovided an opportunity to clone another MLL fusion partner gene. Bycloning the breakpoints in this translocation, Borkhardt et al. (2000)recovered a member of the GTPase-activating protein (GAP) family, whichthey identified as the human homolog of the avian GRAF gene (Hildebrandet al., 1996). Ishikawa et al. (1998) cloned a GRAF cDNA, which theydesignated KIAA0621, from a human brain cDNA library and found that itencodes a deduced 753-amino acid protein with a molecular mass of 87 kD.Hildebrand et al. (1996) determined that the GRAF gene is highlyhomologous to the BCR gene (OMIM Ref. No. 151410), which is alsoinvolved in a leukemia- associated translocation. The avian GRAF proteinbinds to the C-terminal domain of pp125(FAK), one of the tyrosinekinases predicted to be a critical component of the integrin signalingtransduction pathway, in an SH3 domain-dependent manner and stimulatesthe GTPase activity of the GTP-binding protein RhoA. Thus, GRAF acts asa negative regulator of RhoA.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Borkhardt, A.; Bojesen, S.; Haas, O. A.; Fuchs, U.; Bartelheimer, D.;Loncarevic, I. F.; Bohle, R. M.; Harbott, J.; Repp, R.; Jaeger, U.;Viehmann, S.; Henn, T.; Korth, P.; Scharr, D.; Lampert, F.: The humanGRAF gene is fused to MLL in a unique t(5;11)(q31;q23) and both allelesare disrupted in three cases of myelodysplastic syndrome/acute myeloidleukemia with a deletion 5q. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 97:9168-9173, 2000;and

Hildebrand, J. D.; Taylor, J. M.; Parsons, T. J.: An SH3domain-containing GTPase-activating protein for Rho and Cdc42 associateswith focal adhesion kinase. Molec. Cell. Biol. 16:31.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GRAF arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605370, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. GREB1 (Accession NP_(—)055483.2) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GREB1 BINDING SITE1 through GREB1BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GREB1, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GREB1 BINDING SITE1 through GREB1 BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:11815, SEQ ID:14861 and SEQ ID:9792 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of GREB1 (AccessionNP_(—)055483.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GREB1.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, delta 1 (GRID1, AccessionXP_(—)043613.8) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GRID1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRID1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GRID1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17390, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, delta 1 (GRID1, Accession XP_(—)043613.8).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GRID1.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate-like 1a (GRINL1A,Accession NP_(—)056347.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRINL1A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRINL1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRINL1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate-like 1a (GRINL1A, AccessionNP_056347.1), a gene which plays a role in the development and functionof the mammalian brain. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GRINL1A.

The function of GRINL1A has been established by previous studies. Theionotropic glutamate receptors (e.g., GRIN1; 138249) play roles in thedevelopment and function of the mammalian brain. Roginski et al. (2001)isolated rat GRINL1 cDNA from a size-fractionated, directional rat braincDNA library. They obtained human GRINL1A genomic DNA sequences byamplification with primers designed from the rat sequences. Byfluorescence in situ hybridization, Roginski et al. (2001) mapped theGRINL1A gene to chromosome 15q22.1. By interspecific backcross analysis,Wydner et al. (2001) mapped the mouse Grinl1a gene to chromosome 9 in aregion that shares linkage conservation with human chromosome 15q21-q22.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Roginski, R. S.; Mohan Raj, B. K.; Finkernagel, S. W.; Sciorra, L. J.:Assignment of an ionotropic glutamate receptor-like gene (GRINL1A) tohuman chromosome 15q22.1 by in situ hybridization. Cytogenet. CellGenet. 93:143-144, 2001; and

Wydner, K. S.; Mohan Raj, B. K.; Sciorra, L. J.; Roginski, R. S.: Themouse orthologue of the human ionotropic glutamate receptor-like gene(GRINL1A) maps to mouse chromosome 9. Cytog.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GRINL1A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606485, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Glutamate receptor, metabotropic 6 (GRM6, AccessionNP_(—)000834.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GRM6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRM6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GRM6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10398, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, metabotropic 6 (GRM6, Accession NP_(—)000834.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GRM6.

GRWD (Accession NP_(—)113673.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRWD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRWD, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GRWD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7996, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of GRWD (AccessionNP_(—)113673.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRWD.

GSDM (Accession NP_(—)835465.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GSDM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGSDM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GSDM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of GSDM (AccessionNP_(—)835465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GSDM.

GSDM (Accession XP_(—)209009.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GSDM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGSDM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GSDM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of GSDM (AccessionXP_(—)209009.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GSDM.

Glutathione s-transferase m1 (GSTM1, Accession NP_(—)666533.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GSTM1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GSTM1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GSTM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12752, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Glutathiones-transferase m1 (GSTM1, Accession NP_(—)666533.1), a gene which isconjugation of reduced glutathione to a wide number of exogenous andendogenous hydrophobic electrophiles. and therefore may be associatedwith Aplastic anemia and cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Aplastic anemia andcancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withGSTM1.

The function of GSTM1 has been established by previous studies. The muclass glutathione transferase GSTM1 is absent from more than 50% of somepopulations (Board et al., 1990). This deficiency appears to be causedby the deletion of the GSTM1 gene (18,16:Seidegard et al., 1988, 1990);a null allele at the GSTM1 locus is found in 40 to 45% of Caucasians.GSTM1 deficiency may be a risk factor for cancer by providing increasedsensitivity to particular chemical carcinogens (Strange et al., 1991;van Poppel et al., 1992). Seidegard et al. (1986, 1990) found anassociation between the GSTM1 null phenotype and susceptibility to lungcancer. Zhong et al. (1993) found a significant excess of ‘nulled’individuals among cases of colorectal cancer:56.1% compared with thecontrol group value of 41.8%. More than 70% of individuals with a tumorin the proximal colon were GSTM1 nulled, in their terminology. Patientswith reduced ability to metabolize environmental carcinogens or toxinsmay be at risk of developing aplastic anemia. GST has been implicated indetoxifying mutagenic electrophilic compounds. Lee et al. (2001)investigated whether homozygous deletions of GSTM1 and GSTT1 affect thelikelihood of developing aplastic anemia. They found that the incidenceof GSTM1 and GSTT1 gene deletions was significantly higher for aplasticanemia patients than for healthy controls (odds ratio =3.1, P =0.01, andodds ratio =3.1, P =0.004, respectively). Among the aplastic anemiapatients, 17.5% had chromosomal abnormalities at the time of diagnosis,and all aplastic anemia patients with chromosomal abnormalities showedGSTT1 gene deletions.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

van Poppel, G.; de Vogel, N.; van Bladeren, P. J.; Kok, F. J.: Increasedcytogenetic damage in smokers deficient in glutathione S-transferaseisozyme mu. Carcinogenesis 13:303-305, 1992; and

Lee, K. A.; Kim, S. H.; Woo, H. Y.; Hong, Y. J.; Cho, H. C.: Increasedfrequencies of glutathione S-transferase (GSTM1 and GSTT1) genedeletions in Korean patients with acquired aplasti.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GSTM1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 138350, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Glutathione s-transferase m1 (GSTM1, AccessionNP_(—)000552.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GSTM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GSTM1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GSTM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12752, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Glutathiones-transferase m1 (GSTM1, Accession NP_(—)000552.2), a gene which isconjugation of reduced glutathione to a wide number of exogenous andendogenous hydrophobic electrophiles. and therefore may be associatedwith Aplastic anemia and cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Aplastic anemia andcancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withGSTM1.

The function of GSTM1 has been established by previous studies. The muclass glutathione transferase GSTM1 is absent from more than 50% of somepopulations (Board et al., 1990). This deficiency appears to be causedby the deletion of the GSTM1 gene (18,16:Seidegard et al., 1988, 1990);a null allele at the GSTM1 locus is found in 40 to 45% of Caucasians.GSTM1 deficiency may be a risk factor for cancer by providing increasedsensitivity to particular chemical carcinogens (Strange et al., 1991;van Poppel et al., 1992). Seidegard et al. (1986, 1990) found anassociation between the GSTM1 null phenotype and susceptibility to lungcancer. Zhong et al. (1993) found a significant excess of ‘nulled’individuals among cases of colorectal cancer:56.1% compared with thecontrol group value of 41.8%. More than 70% of individuals with a tumorin the proximal colon were GSTM1 nulled, in their terminology. Patientswith reduced ability to metabolize environmental carcinogens or toxinsmay be at risk of developing aplastic anemia. GST has been implicated indetoxifying mutagenic electrophilic compounds. Lee et al. (2001)investigated whether homozygous deletions of GSTM1 and GSTT1 affect thelikelihood of developing aplastic anemia. They found that the incidenceof GSTM1 and GSTT1 gene deletions was significantly higher for aplasticanemia patients than for healthy controls (odds ratio =3.1, P =0.01, andodds ratio =3.1, P =0.004, respectively). Among the aplastic anemiapatients, 17.5% had chromosomal abnormalities at the time of diagnosis,and all aplastic anemia patients with chromosomal abnormalities showedGSTT1 gene deletions.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

van Poppel, G.; de Vogel, N.; van Bladeren, P. J.; Kok, F. J.: Increasedcytogenetic damage in smokers deficient in glutathione S-transferaseisozyme mu. Carcinogenesis 13:303-305, 1992; and

Lee, K. A.; Kim, S. H.; Woo, H. Y.; Hong, Y. J.; Cho, H. C.: Increasedfrequencies of glutathione S-transferase (GSTM1 and GSTT1) genedeletions in Korean patients with acquired aplasti.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GSTM1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 138350, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Glutathione s-transferase m2 (muscle) (GSTM2, AccessionNP_(—)000839.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GSTM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GSTM2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GSTM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12752, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Glutathiones-transferase m2 (muscle) (GSTM2, Accession NP_(—)000839.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GSTM2.

Glutathione s-transferase m4 (GSTM4, Accession NP_(—)671490.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GSTM4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GSTM4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GSTM4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12752, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Glutathiones-transferase m4 (GSTM4, Accession NP_(—)671490.1), a gene whichconjugates reduced glutathione to a wide number of exogenous andendogenous hydrophobic electrophiles. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GSTM4.

The function of GSTM4 has been established by previous studies.Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are a complex family ofmultifunctional enzymes thought to play a significant role in cellulardetoxification. Cytosolic GSTs have been subdivided into 4 classes:alpha, mu, pi, and theta. Four isoenzymes of the mu class have beenidentified: GSTM1 (OMIM Ref. No. 138350), GSTM2 (OMIM Ref. No. 138380),GSTM3 (OMIM Ref. No. 138390), and GSTM4. Ross and Board (1993) clonedand characterized GSTM4. Ross et al. (1993) reported that a probederived from GSTM4 cross-hybridizes with the other 3 known human muclass GST genes. In situ hybridization with the GSTM4 probe localized amajor region of hybridization on 1p13. An identical pattern ofhybridization was observed in individuals with or without the GSTM1gene. Taylor et al. (1991) found that GSTM4 and GSTM2 were located inthe same cosmid. Comstock et al. (1993) reported the complete genesequence and cDNA sequence of GSTM4. The deduced amino acid sequence ofGSTM4 was 87% identical to GSTM1, 83% identical to GSTM2, and 70%identical to GSTM3. Using PCR amplification of a unique region of theGSTM4 gene from a panel of rodent-human somatic cell hybrid DNAs,Comstock et al. (1993) determined that the GSTM4 gene is located onchromosome 1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ross, V. L.; Board, P. G.: Molecular cloning and heterologous expressionof an alternatively spliced human mu class glutathione S-transferasetranscript. Biochem. J. 294:373-380, 1993; and

Comstock, K. E.; Johnson, K. J.; Rifenbery, D.; Henner, W. D.: Isolationand analysis of the gene and cDNA for a human mu class glutathioneS-transferase, GSTM4. J. Biol. Chem. 268:169.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GSTM4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 138333, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Glutathione s-transferase m4 (GSTM4, AccessionNP_(—)000841.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GSTM4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GSTM4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GSTM4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12752, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Glutathiones-transferase m4 (GSTM4, Accession NP_(—)000841.1), a gene whichconjugates reduced glutathione to a wide number of exogenous andendogenous hydrophobic electrophiles. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GSTM4.

The function of GSTM4 has been established by previous studies.Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are a complex family ofmultifunctional enzymes thought to play a significant role in cellulardetoxification. Cytosolic GSTs have been subdivided into 4 classes:alpha, mu, pi, and theta. Four isoenzymes of the mu class have beenidentified: GSTM1 (OMIM Ref. No. 138350), GSTM2 (OMIM Ref. No. 138380),GSTM3 (OMIM Ref. No. 138390), and GSTM4. Ross and Board (1993) clonedand characterized GSTM4. Ross et al. (1993) reported that a probederived from GSTM4 cross-hybridizes with the other 3 known human muclass GST genes. In situ hybridization with the GSTM4 probe localized amajor region of hybridization on 1p13. An identical pattern ofhybridization was observed in individuals with or without the GSTM1gene. Taylor et al. (1991) found that GSTM4 and GSTM2 were located inthe same cosmid. Comstock et al. (1993) reported the complete genesequence and cDNA sequence of GSTM4. The deduced amino acid sequence ofGSTM4 was 87% identical to GSTM1, 83% identical to GSTM2, and 70%identical to GSTM3. Using PCR amplification of a unique region of theGSTM4 gene from a panel of rodent-human somatic cell hybrid DNAs,Comstock et al. (1993) determined that the GSTM4 gene is located onchromosome 1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ross, V. L.; Board, P. G.: Molecular cloning and heterologous expressionof an alternatively spliced human mu class glutathione S-transferasetranscript. Biochem. J. 294:373-380, 1993; and

Comstock, K. E.; Johnson, K. J.; Rifenbery, D.; Henner, W. D.: Isolationand analysis of the gene and cDNA for a human mu class glutathioneS-transferase, GSTM4. J. Biol. Chem. 268:169.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GSTM4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 138333, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. General transcription factor iie, polypeptide 1, alpha 56 kda(GTF2E1, Accession NP_(—)005504.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTF2E1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GTF2E1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2E1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15661, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Generaltranscription factor iie, polypeptide 1, alpha 56 kda (GTF2E1, AccessionNP_(—)005504.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTF2E1.

GTF2IRD2 (Accession NP_(—)115579.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GTF2IRD2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GTF2IRD2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2IRD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11522, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of GTF2IRD2(Accession NP_(—)115579.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GTF2IRD2.

GTF2IRD2 (Accession NP_(—)775808.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GTF2IRD2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GTF2IRD2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2IRD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11522, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of GTF2IRD2(Accession NP_(—)775808.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GTF2IRD2.

GTPBG3 (Accession NP_(—)116009.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTPBG3 BINDING SITE1 and GTPBG3 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby GTPBG3, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTPBG3 BINDING SITE1 andGTPBG3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7812 and SEQ ID:10292respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of GTPBG3 (AccessionNP_(—)116009.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTPBG3.

Glycogenin (Gy, Accession NP_(—)004121.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GYG BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Gy, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of GYG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4258, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Glycogenin (Gy,Accession NP_(—)004121.2), a gene which primes de novo glycogensynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GYG.

The function of GYG has been established by previous studies. Glycogeninis a self- glucosylating protein involved in the initiation reactions ofglycogen synthesis. During initiation, the covalent attachment of aglucose residue to glycogenin is followed by elongation to form anoligosaccharide chain. Viskupic et al. (1992) isolated cDNAs encodingglycogenin from rabbit muscle, rat, and cow. Recombinant mammalianglycogenin was enzymatically active and capable of self-glucosylation.After incubation with UDP- glucose, the recombinant protein was able toserve as a substrate for glycogen synthase, leading to the production ofhigh M(r) polysaccharide. Barbetti et al. (1996) identified a humanglycogenin cDNA. The predicted 333-amino acid human protein shares 93%identity with rabbit muscle glycogenin. Northern blot analysis revealedthat the 2.4-kb glycogenin mRNA was expressed prominently in humanskeletal muscle and heart, and to a lesser extent in several othertissues. Mu et al. (1997) isolated cDNAs encoding a related protein,which they designated glycogenin-2 (OMIM Ref. No. 300198). Theysuggested that muscle glycogenin be referred to as glycogenin-1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Barbetti, F.; Rocchi, M.; Bossolasco, M.; Cordera, R.; Sbraccia, P.;Finelli, P.; Consalez, G. G.: The human skeletal muscle glycogenin gene:cDNA, tissue expression, and chromosomal localization. Biochem. Biophys.Res. Commun. 220:72-77, 1996; and

Mu, J.; Skurat, A. V.; Roach, P. J.: Glycogenin-2, a novelself-glucosylating protein involved in liver glycogen biosynthesis. J.Biol. Chem. 272:27589-27597, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GYG are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603942, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. H-plk (Accession NP_(—)056936.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. H-plk BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byH-plk, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H-plk BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12753, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of H-plk (AccessionNP_(—)056936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H-plk.

H2AV (Accession NP_(—)619541.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H2AV BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH2AV, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H2AV BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18864, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of H2AV (AccessionNP_(—)619541.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H2AV.

H63 (Accession NP_(—)816929.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H63 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH63, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H63 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of H63 (AccessionNP_(—)816929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H63.

H63 (Accession NP_(—)612432.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H63 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH63, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H63 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of H63 (AccessionNP_(—)612432.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H63.

Hepatitis a virus cellular receptor 2 (HAVCR2, Accession NP_(—)116171.2)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HAVCR2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by HAVCR2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHAVCR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16260, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Hepatitis a viruscellular receptor 2 (HAVCR2, Accession NP_(—)116171.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HAVCR2.

HE9 (Accession NP_(—)741997.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HE9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HE9, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HE9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7942, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of HE9 (AccessionNP_(—)741997.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HE9.

Hephaestin (HEPH, Accession NP_(—)055614.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HEPH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HEPH, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HEPHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15338, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Hephaestin (HEPH,Accession NP_(—)055614.1), a gene which is thought to be amembrane-bound protein responsible for transport of dietary iron fromepithelial cells of the intestinal lumen into the circulatory system.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HEPH.

The function of HEPH has been established by previous studies. Vulpe etal. (1999) found that Heph expression contrasts that of Cp, which ishighly expressed in liver and expressed to a lesser extent in othertissues, including brain and lung, but is not expressed in intestine,where the highest expression of Heph is found. In situ hybridizationstudies indicated that intestinal expression of Heph is limited tovilli, with almost no signal observed in crypt cells. Iron absorptionoccurs in villi. Vulpe et al. (1999) found that sla mice have a deletionof 582 nucleotides from the Heph gene, predicting an in-frame omissionof 194 amino acids in the gene product. On the basis of its homologywith ceruloplasmin, Vulpe et al. (1999) proposed that hephaestin is aferroxidase necessary for iron release from intestinal epithelial cells.Since it contains only 1 putative membrane-spanning domain, it isunlikely to be a transmembrane iron carrier itself; hephaestin mayinteract with an iron-transport protein to facilitate the movement ofiron across the membrane. Hephaestin represents a link between copperand iron metabolism in mammals and offers a basis for theiron-deficiency anemia associated with copper deficiency. Copperdeficiency results in the decreased absorption of dietary iron, whichenters intestinal epithelium normally but cannot exit into thecirculation. Indeed, intestinal iron accumulation in copper-deficientswine is similar to the iron accumulation seen in sla mice (Lee et al.,1968). The administration of copper, but not iron, to copper- deficientpigs alleviates the anemia and facilitates the egress of iron fromtissues, including intestine.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Vulpe, C. D.; Kuo, Y.-M.; Murphy, T. L.; Cowley, L.; Askwith, C.;Libina, N.; Gitschier, J.; Anderson, G. J.: Hephaestin, a ceruloplasminhomologue implicated in intestinal iron transport, is defective in thesla mouse. Nature Genet. 21:195-199, 1999; and

Lee, G. R.; Nacht, S.; Lukens, J. N.; Cartwright, G. E.: Iron metabolismin copper- deficient swine. J. Clin. Invest. 47:2058-2069, 1968.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HEPH arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300167, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Hexosaminidase a (alpha polypeptide) (HEXA, AccessionNP_(—)000511.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HEXA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HEXA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HEXA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14035, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Hexosaminidase a(alpha polypeptide) (HEXA, Accession NP_(—)000511.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HEXA.

Holocarboxylase synthetase (biotin-[proprionyl-coenzyme a-carboxylase(atp-hydrolysing)] ligase) (HLCS, Accession NP_(—)000402.2) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HLCS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HLCS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HLCSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2142, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Holocarboxylasesynthetase (biotin-[proprionyl-coenzyme a-carboxylase (atp-hydrolysing)]ligase) (HLCS, Accession NP_(—)000402.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HLCS.

High-mobility group 20a (HMG20A, Accession NP_(—)060670.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMG20A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HMG20A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMG20ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5040, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of High-mobilitygroup 20a (HMG20A, Accession NP_(—)060670.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HMG20A.

HPRN (Accession NP_(—)071938.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HPRN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HPRN, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HPRN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12916, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of HPRN (AccessionNP_(—)071938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HPRN.

Histamine receptor h4 (HRH4, Accession NP_(—)067637.2) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HRH4 BINDING SITE1 and HRH4BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by HRH4, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HRH4BINDING SITE1 and HRH4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3116 and SEQID:18211 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Histamine receptorh4 (HRH4, Accession NP_(—)067637.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HRH4.

Hmt1 hnrnp methyltransferase-like 3 (s. cerevisiae) (HRMT1L3, AccessionNP_(—)062828.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HRMT1L3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HRMT1L3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HRMT1L3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18437,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Hmt1 hnrnpmethyltransferase-like 3 (s. cerevisiae) (HRMT1L3, AccessionNP_(—)062828.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HRMT1L3.

HSD3B7 (Accession NP_(—)079469.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSD3B7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSD3B7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSD3B7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2674, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of HSD3B7 (AccessionNP_(—)079469.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSD3B7.

HSMPP8 (Accession XP_(—)167894.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSMPP8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSMPP8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSMPP8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7797, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of HSMPP8 (AccessionXP_(—)167894.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSMPP8.

Heat shock 70 kda protein 4 (HSPA4, Accession XP_(—)114482.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HSPA4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HSPA4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPA4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15189, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Heat shock 70 kdaprotein 4 (HSPA4, Accession XP_(—)114482.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HSPA4.

HSPC065 (Accession NP_(—)054876.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSPC065 BINDING SITE1 and HSPC065 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby HSPC065, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC065 BINDING SITE1and HSPC065 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4676 and SEQ ID:713respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of HSPC065 (AccessionNP_(—)054876.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSPC065.

5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1d (HTR1D, AccessionNP_(—)000855.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HTR1D BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HTR1D, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HTR1D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2563, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1d (HTR1D, AccessionNP_000855.1), a gene which belongs to g-protein coupled receptor.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HTR1D.

The function of HTR1D has been established by previous studies. Theserotonin 1D receptor was initially characterized by radioligand bindingprocedures using membranes derived from bovine caudate nucleus. The5-HT-1D receptor is known to be a G protein-coupled receptor.Sumatriptan, an agent effective in the treatment of acute migraine, isthe only ligand yet identified that is selective for the 5-HT-1Dreceptor. Weinshank et al. (1992) reported the cloning, deduced aminoacid sequences, pharmacologic properties, and second-messenger couplingof a pair of human 5-HT-1D receptor genes, which they designated alphaand beta due to their strong similarities. Both genes have no introns intheir coding regions, are expressed in the human cerebral cortex, andcan couple to inhibition of adenylate cyclase activity. Theirpharmacologic binding properties match closely those of human, bovine,and guinea pig 5-HT-1D sites. Libert et al. (1991) obtained cDNA clonesencoding 4 receptors of the G protein-coupled receptor family byselective amplification and cloning from thyroid cDNA. One of theseclones, termed RDC4 by them, showed close structural similarity with theserotonin 5HT1A receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 109760). By in situhybridization, they demonstrated that the gene (HTR1D) is located onchromosome 1 at 1p36.3-p34.3. By Southern blot analysis of a hybrid cellpanel, Jin et al. (1992) showed that the HTR1D gene is located onchromosome 1. Wilkie et al. (1993) showed that the homologous gene inthe mouse is located on chromosome 4.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Weinshank, R. L.; Zgombick, J. M.; Macchi, M. J.; Branchek, T. A.;Hartig, P. R.: Human serotonin 1D receptor is encoded by a subfamily oftwo distinct genes:5-HT(1D-alpha) and 5-HT(1D-beta). Proc. Nat. Acad.Sci. 89:3630-3634, 1992; and

Wilkie, T. M.; Chen, Y.; Gilbert, D. J.; Moore, K. J.; y, L.; Simon, M.I.; Copeland, N. G.; Jenkins, N. A.: Identification, chromosomallocation, and genome organization of mammalian.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HTR1D arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 182133, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Hormonally upregulated neu-associated kinase (HUNK, AccessionNP_(—)055401.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HUNK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HUNK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HUNK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17952, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Hormonallyupregulated neu-associated kinase (HUNK, Accession NP_(—)055401.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HUNK.

Hus1 checkpoint homolog (s. pombe) (HUS1, Accession NP_(—)004498.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HUS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HUS1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HUS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14238, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Hus1 checkpointhomolog (s. pombe) (HUS1, Accession NP_(—)004498.1), a gene which Mayform DNA damage-responsive protein complex. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HUS1.

The function of HUS1 has been established by previous studies. The S.pombe ‘checkpoint rad’ genes hus1, rad1 (OMIM Ref. No. 603153), rad3,rad9 (OMIM Ref. No. 603761), rad17 (OMIM Ref. No. 603139), and rad26 areessential for both the incomplete DNA replication (S-M) and DNA damagecheckpoints. An early step in the DNA damage checkpoint response appearsto involve activation of the rad3 phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase-related(PIK-R) checkpoint kinase (see OMIM Ref. No. AT; 208900) by the other 5checkpoint rad gene products. Kostrub et al. (1998) found that thefission yeast hus1 and rad1 proteins form a stable complex, and that theformation of this complex is dependent on rad9, suggesting that these 3proteins may exist in a discrete complex in the absence of checkpointactivation. Hus1 is phosphorylated in response to DNA damage, and thisphosphorylation requires rad3 and the other checkpoint rad genes. Bysearching EST databases, Kostrub et al. (1998) and Dean et al. (1998)each identified mouse and human cDNAs encoding hus1 homologs. Kostrub etal. (1998) reported that the predicted 281-amino acid human proteinshares 30% and 86% identity with S. pombe hus1 and mouse Hus1,respectively. However, neither mammalian gene complemented a fissionyeast hus1 mutation. Volkmer and Karnitz (1999) demonstrated that thehuman RAD1 and HUS1 proteins associate in a complex that interacts witha highly modified form of RAD9. They concluded that these 3 proteins arecentral components of a DNA damage- responsive protein complex in humancells. AU-rich elements (AREs) are cis-acting sequences typically foundin 3-prime untranslated regions of many labile mRNAs. AREs eithermediate rapid degradation of mRNA or inhibit its translation. Dominguezet al. (1998) identified EE2-16C, a HUS1 cDNA, among a collection ofARE-containing mRNAs.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kostrub, C. F.; Knudsen, K.; Subramani, S.; Enoch, T.: Hus1p, aconserved fission yeast checkpoint protein, interacts with Rad1p and isphosphorylated in response to DNA damage. EMBO J. 17:2055-2066, 1998;and

Volkmer, E.; Karnitz, L. M.: Human homologs of Schizosaccharomyces pombeRad1, Hus1, and Rad9 form a DNA damage-responsive protein complex. J.Biol. Chem. 274:567-570, 1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HUS1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603760, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Hyaluronoglucosaminidase 4 (HYAL4, Accession NP_(—)036401.1)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HYAL4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by HYAL4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHYAL4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2143, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition ofHyaluronoglucosaminidase 4 (HYAL4, Accession NP_(—)036401.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HYAL4.

HYPB (Accession NP_(—)036403.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HYPB BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byHYPB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HYPB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14422, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of HYPB (AccessionNP_(—)036403.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HYPB.

Intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (cd54), human rhinovirus receptor(ICAM1, Accession NP_(—)000192.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ICAM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ICAM1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICAM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Intercellularadhesion molecule 1 (cd54), human rhinovirus receptor (ICAM1, AccessionNP_(—)000192.1), a gene which binds the integrin LFA-1 (ITGB2) andpromotes adhesion; member of the immunoglobulin superfamily andtherefore may be associated with Malaria, cerebral, susceptibility to.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Malaria, cerebral, susceptibility to, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with ICAM1.

The function of ICAM1 has been established by previous studies.Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM1) is a ligand forlymphocyte-function associated (LFA) antigens (see OMIM Ref. No.116920). Simmons et al. (1988) analyzed a cDNA clone of the ICAM1 geneand found that it showed homology to the neural cell adhesion moleculeNCAM (OMIM Ref. No. 116930). Greve et al. (1989) demonstrated that theICAM1 protein is the major human rhinovirus receptor. Bella et al.(1998) analyzed the structural features of the ICAM1 molecule thatunderlie its function as a receptor for the major group of humanrhinoviruses and as a ligand for LFA-1. Expression of HLA-DR antigen(see OMIM Ref. No. 142860) and ICAM1 in human conjunctival epithelium isupregulated in patients with dry eyes associated with Sjogren syndrome(OMIM Ref. No. 270150). Tsubota et al. (1999) reported that thisupregulation in Sjogren syndrome patients may be controlled byinterferon-gamma (OMIM Ref. No. 147570) through the activation oftranscription factor NFKB (nuclear OMIM Ref. No. 164011). Pisella et al.(2000) reported that a significant increase of HLA-DR and ICAM1expression by epithelial cells was consistently found in patients withkeratoconjunctivitis sicca (Sjogren syndrome) compared with expressionin normal eyes. These 2 markers were well correlated with each other andcorrelated inversely with tear break-up time and tear production asmeasured by the Schirmer test. The percentage of conjunctival gobletcells was significantly decreased in dry eye patients with a significantnegative correlation with both HLA-DR and ICAM1 markers. Lu and Cyster(2002) studied the mechanisms that control localization of marginal zoneB cells. They demonstrated that marginal zone B cells express elevatedlevels of the integrins LFA-1 (see OMIM Ref. No. 153370) andalpha-4-beta- 1 (see OMIM Ref. No. 192975 and 135630), and that themarginal zone B cells bind to the ligands ICAM1 and VCAM1 (OMIM Ref. No.192225). These ligands are expressed within the marginal zone in alymphotoxin- dependent manner. Combined inhibition of LFA-1 andalpha-4-beta-1 causes a rapid and selective release of B cells from themarginal zone. Furthermore, lipopolysaccharide-triggered marginal zone Bcell relocalization involves downregulation of integrin-mediatedadhesion. Lu and Cyster (2002) concluded that their studies identifiedkey requirements for marginal zone B cell localization and established arole for integrins in peripheral lymphoid tissue compartmentalization.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of ICAM1.To test the role of Icam1 in intact animals, Sligh et al. (1993)disrupted the gene in murine embryonic stem cells by gene targeting.Homozygous deficient animals developed normally, were fertile, and had amoderate granulocytosis. Studies were consistent with complete loss ofsurface expression of the protein. Deficient mice exhibited prominentabnormalities of inflammatory responses including impaired neutrophilemigration in response to chemical peritonitis and decreased contacthypersensitivity to 2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene. Mutant cells providednegligible stimulation in the mixed lymphocyte reaction, although theyproliferated normally as responder cells

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for ICAM1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sligh, J. E., Jr.; Ballantyne, C. M.; Rich, S. S.; Hawkins, H. K.;Smith, C. W.; Bradley, A.; Beaudet, A. L.: Inflammatory and immuneresponses are impaired in mice deficient in intercellular adhesionmolecule 1. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 90: 8529-8533, 1993; and

Lu, T. T.; Cyster, J. G.: Integrin-mediated long-term B cell retentionin the splenic marginal zone. Science 297:409-412, 2002.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ICAM1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147840, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. ICK (Accession NP_(—)055735.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ICK BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ICK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ICK (AccessionNP_(—)055735.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ICK.

ICK (Accession NP_(—)057597.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ICK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byICK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ICK (AccessionNP_(—)057597.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ICK.

Insulin-like growth factor 1 (somatomedin c) (IGF1, AccessionNP_(—)000609.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IGF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IGF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IGF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6279, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Insulin-likegrowth factor 1 (somatomedin c) (IGF1, Accession NP_(—)000609.1), a genewhich are structurally and functionally related to insulin but have amuch higher growth-promoting activity and therefore may be associatedwith Growth retardation with sensorineural deafness and mentalretardation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Growth retardation with sensorineuraldeafness and mental retardation, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IGF1.

The function of IGF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Immunoglobulin mubinding protein 2 (IGHMBP2, Accession NP_(—)002171.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IGHMBP2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby IGHMBP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IGHMBP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Immunoglobulin mubinding protein 2 (IGHMBP2, Accession NP_(—)002171.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IGHMBP2.

Immunoglobulin lambda-like polypeptide 1 (IGLL1, AccessionNP_(—)690594.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IGLL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IGLL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IGLL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4573, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Immunoglobulinlambda-like polypeptide 1 (IGLL1, Accession NP_(—)690594.1), a genewhich expressed only in pre-b-cells and a special b-cell line (which issurface ig negative). and therefore may be associated withAgammaglobulinemia, autosomal recessive. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofAgammaglobulinemia, autosomal recessive, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with IGLL1.

The function of IGLL1 has been established by previous studies. TheVpreB (OMIM Ref. No. 605141) and lambda-5 genes encode the iota andomega polypeptide chains, respectively (Pillai and Baltimore, 1988),which associate with the immunoglobulin (Ig) mu chain to form amolecular complex that is expressed on the surface of pre-B cells. Thiscomplex presumably regulates Ig gene rearrangements in the early stepsof B-cell differentiation. In the mouse the 2 genes are simultaneouslyexpressed in pre-B cells, are only 4.6 kb apart, and belong to the sametranscription unit. A primary transcript is synthesized from which thepre- B and lambda-5 mRNAs are derived by alternative splicing. In thehuman, however, Mattei et al. (1991) concluded that the 2 genes,designated VPREB1 and IGLL1, are separate. Schiff et al. (1989) isolatedfrom a human fetal liver cDNA library clones that were only 85%homologous to the functional C-lambda genes (IGLC; 147220) and showedthat they represent additional nonallelic members of a C-lambda-likefamily. Using pulsed field gel electrophoresis, the genes were shown tobe present on a 200-kb DNA fragment, distinct from the C-lambda cluster.A splicing event accounted for differences between the 2 cDNAs. By insitu hybridization, Mattei et al. (1991) demonstrated that the pre-B-specific lambda-like cluster is located in the 22q11.2-q12.3 region,distal to the IgC lambda locus. B-cell precursors transiently express apre- B cell receptor complex consisting of a rearranged mu heavy chain,a surrogate light chain composed of lambda-5/14.1 and VpreB, and theimmunoglobulin-associated signal transducing chains, Ig-alpha andIg-beta. Mutations in the mu heavy chain are associated with completefailure of B-cell development in both humans and mice. In humans, thepicture is that of autosomal recessive agammaglobulinemia (147020.0001ff). Mutations in murine lambda-5 result in a ‘leaky’ phenotype withdetectable humoral responses. In evaluating patients withagammaglobulinemia and markedly reduced numbers of B cells, Minegishi etal. (1998) identified a boy with mutations on both alleles of the geneencoding lambda-5/14.1. The maternal allele carried a premature stopcodon in the first exon of the gene and the paternal allele demonstrated3-bp substitutions in a 33-bp sequence in exon 3. The 3 substitutionscorresponded to the sequence in the lambda-5/14.1 pseudogene 16.1 andresulted in an amino acid substitution at an invariant proline. Whenexpressed in COS cells, the allele carrying the pseudogene sequenceresulted in defective folding and secretion of mutant lambda-5/14.1.These findings indicated that expression of the functional lambda-5/14.1is critical for B-cell development in the human

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kudo, A.; Melchers, F.: A second gene, Vpre-B in the lambda 5 locus ofthe mouse, which appears to be selectively expressed in pre-Blymphocytes. EMBO J. 6:2267-2272, 1987; and

Mattei, M.-G.; Fumoux, F.; Roeckel, N.; Fougereau, M.; Schiff, C.: Thehuman pre- B-specific lambda-like cluster is located in the22q11.2-22q12.3 region, distal to the IgC-lambda locus.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IGLL1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 146770, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Immunoglobulin lambda-like polypeptide 1 (IGLL1, AccessionNP_(—)064455.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IGLL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IGLL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IGLL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4573, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Immunoglobulinlambda-like polypeptide 1 (IGLL1, Accession NP_(—)064455.1), a genewhich expressed only in pre-b-cells and a special b-cell line (which issurface ig negative). and therefore may be associated withAgammaglobulinemia, autosomal recessive. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofAgammaglobulinemia, autosomal recessive, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with IGLL1.

The function of IGLL1 has been established by previous studies. TheVpreB (OMIM Ref. No. 605141) and lambda-5 genes encode the iota andomega polypeptide chains, respectively (Pillai and Baltimore, 1988),which associate with the immunoglobulin (Ig) mu chain to form amolecular complex that is expressed on the surface of pre-B cells. Thiscomplex presumably regulates Ig gene rearrangements in the early stepsof B-cell differentiation. In the mouse the 2 genes are simultaneouslyexpressed in pre-B cells, are only 4.6 kb apart, and belong to the sametranscription unit. A primary transcript is synthesized from which thepre- B and lambda-5 mRNAs are derived by alternative splicing. In thehuman, however, Mattei et al. (1991) concluded that the 2 genes,designated VPREB1 and IGLL1, are separate. Schiff et al. (1989) isolatedfrom a human fetal liver cDNA library clones that were only 85%homologous to the functional C-lambda genes (IGLC; 147220) and showedthat they represent additional nonallelic members of a C-lambda-likefamily. Using pulsed field gel electrophoresis, the genes were shown tobe present on a 200-kb DNA fragment, distinct from the C-lambda cluster.A splicing event accounted for differences between the 2 cDNAs. By insitu hybridization, Mattei et al. (1991) demonstrated that the pre-B-specific lambda-like cluster is located in the 22q11.2-q12.3 region,distal to the IgC lambda locus. B-cell precursors transiently express apre- B cell receptor complex consisting of a rearranged mu heavy chain,a surrogate light chain composed of lambda-5/14.1 and VpreB, and theimmunoglobulin-associated signal transducing chains, Ig-alpha andIg-beta. Mutations in the mu heavy chain are associated with completefailure of B-cell development in both humans and mice. In humans, thepicture is that of autosomal recessive agammaglobulinemia (147020.0001ff). Mutations in murine lambda-5 result in a ‘leaky’ phenotype withdetectable humoral responses. In evaluating patients withagammaglobulinemia and markedly reduced numbers of B cells, Minegishi etal. (1998) identified a boy with mutations on both alleles of the geneencoding lambda-5/14.1. The maternal allele carried a premature stopcodon in the first exon of the gene and the paternal allele demonstrated3-bp substitutions in a 33-bp sequence in exon 3. The 3 substitutionscorresponded to the sequence in the lambda-5/14.1 pseudogene 16.1 andresulted in an amino acid substitution at an invariant proline. Whenexpressed in COS cells, the allele carrying the pseudogene sequenceresulted in defective folding and secretion of mutant lambda-5/14.1.These findings indicated that expression of the functional lambda-5/14.1is critical for B-cell development in the human

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kudo, A.; Melchers, F.: A second gene, Vpre-B in the lambda 5 locus ofthe mouse, which appears to be selectively expressed in pre-Blymphocytes. EMBO J. 6:2267-2272, 1987; and

Mattei, M.-G.; Fumoux, F.; Roeckel, N.; Fougereau, M.; Schiff, C.: Thehuman pre- B-specific lambda-like cluster is located in the22q11.2-22q12.3 region, distal to the IgC-lambda locus.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IGLL1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 146770, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin 11 (IL11, Accession NP_(—)000632.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL11 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by IL11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11544, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 11(IL11, Accession NP_(—)000632.1), a gene which stimulates theproliferation of hematopoietic stem cells and megakaryocyte progenitorcells and induces megakaryocyte maturation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL11.

The function of IL11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM41.1. Interleukin 12receptor, beta 1 (IL12RB1, Accession NP_(—)714912.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL12RB1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL12RB1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL12RB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10756, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 12receptor, beta 1 (IL12RB1, Accession NP_(—)714912.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL12RB1.

Interleukin 16 (lymphocyte chemoattractant factor) (IL16, AccessionNP_(—)757366.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL16,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 16(lymphocyte chemoattractant factor) (IL16, Accession NP_(—)757366.1), agene which modulates T-cell activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IL16.

The function of IL16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. Interleukin 21 receptor(IL21R, Accession NP_(—)851564.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL21R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by IL21R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL21RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:498, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 21receptor (IL21R, Accession NP_(—)851564.1), a gene which is involved inreceptor mediated endocytosis and transduces the mitogenic signals ofil- 2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL21R.

The function of IL21R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Interleukin 21 receptor(IL21R, Accession NP_(—)851565.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL21R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by IL21R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL21RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:498, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 21receptor (IL21R, Accession NP_(—)851565.1), a gene which is involved inreceptor mediated endocytosis and transduces the mitogenic signals ofil- 2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL21R.

The function of IL21R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Interleukin 21 receptor(IL21R, Accession NP_(—)068570.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL21R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by IL21R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL21RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:498, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 21receptor (IL21R, Accession NP_(—)068570.1), a gene which is involved inreceptor mediated endocytosis and transduces the mitogenic signals ofil- 2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL21R.

The function of IL21R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775087.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RA BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7046, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775087.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)734464.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7046,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)734464.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7046,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 5 receptor, alpha (IL5RA, Accession NP_(—)783853.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL5RA BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL5RA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL5RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8557, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 5receptor, alpha (IL5RA, Accession NP_(—)783853.1), a gene which is thereceptor for interleukin-5. the alpha chain binds to il-5. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL5RA.

The function of IL5RA has been established by previous studies.Tavernier et al. (1991) isolated cDNA clones encoding 2 receptorproteins involved in the binding of human interleukin-5 (IL5; 147850).The major transcript of this receptor gene, as analyzed in botheosinophilic sublines of human promyelocytic cells and in eosinophilicmyelocytes grown from cord blood, encodes a secreted form of thisreceptor. A second component of the receptor was found to be identicalto the beta chain of the human granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulatingfactor high affinity receptor (CSF2RB; 138981). The finding that IL5 andCSF2 share a receptor subunit provides a molecular basis for theobservation that these cytokines can partially interfere with eachother's binding and have highly overlapping biologic activities oneosinophils. The common use of the same receptor component isreminiscent of the structural relatedness of IL3 (OMIM Ref. No. 147740),IL5, and GM-CSF (CSF2; 138960). The homology at the C terminus mayindicate a related binding domain. The common origin of all 3 cytokinesis also suggested by their clustered chromosomal localization and by thestructure of their genes. Using a yeast 2-hybrid screen of a granulocytecDNA library with the cytoplasmic domain of IL5RA as bait, Geijsen etal. (2001) identified an interaction of IL5RA with syntenin (SDCBP;602217). GST pull-down, BIAcore, coimmunoprecipitation, and deletionmutant analyses confirmed an association of syntenin with the last 15C-terminal residues of IL5RA; syntenin did not interact with CFS2RB.Within this 15-residue stretch of IL5RA, the C-terminal phenylalanine iscritical. Deletion of either of the 2 tandem PDZ domains of syntenin,which are known to interact with C-terminal peptide sequences, abrogatedthe IL5RA-syntenin interaction. A second 2-hybrid screen identified themouse transcriptional factor Sox4 (OMIM Ref. No. 184430) as a bindingpartner for syntenin but not for IL5RA. The syntenin-Sox4 interactionoccurs outside of the PDZ domains of syntenin. Luciferase reporteranalysis and fluorescence microscopy showed that IL5, but not IL3,induces cytoplasmic and nuclear expression of syntenin and, in asyntenin- and cytoplasmic IL5RA-dependent manner, of Sox4. Geijsen etal. (2001) concluded that syntenin acts as an adaptor molecule in theIL5RA-mediated activation of SOX4. They also noted that mice lackingeither Il5ra or Sox4 have defects in B-cell development

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tavernier, J.; Devos, R.; Cornelis, S.; Tuypens, T.; Van der Heyden, J.;Fiers, W.; Plaetinck, G.: A human high affinity interleukin-5 receptor(IL5R) is composed of an IL5-specific alpha chain and a beta chainshared with the receptor for GM-CSF. Cell 66:1175-1184, 1991; and

Geijsen, N.; Uings, I. J.; Pals, C.; Armstrong, J.; McKinnon, M.;Raaijmakers, J. A. M.; Lammers, J.-W. J.; Koenderman, L.; Coffer, P. J.:Cytokine-specific transcriptional regulation t.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL5RA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147851, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin 5 receptor, alpha (IL5RA, AccessionNP_(—)000555.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL5RA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL5RA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL5RA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8557, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 5receptor, alpha (IL5RA, Accession NP_(—)000555.2), a gene which is thereceptor for interleukin-5. the alpha chain binds to il-5. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL5RA.

The function of IL5RA has been established by previous studies.Tavernier et al. (1991) isolated cDNA clones encoding 2 receptorproteins involved in the binding of human interleukin-5 (IL5; 147850).The major transcript of this receptor gene, as analyzed in botheosinophilic sublines of human promyelocytic cells and in eosinophilicmyelocytes grown from cord blood, encodes a secreted form of thisreceptor. A second component of the receptor was found to be identicalto the beta chain of the human granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulatingfactor high affinity receptor (CSF2RB; 138981). The finding that IL5 andCSF2 share a receptor subunit provides a molecular basis for theobservation that these cytokines can partially interfere with eachother's binding and have highly overlapping biologic activities oneosinophils. The common use of the same receptor component isreminiscent of the structural relatedness of IL3 (OMIM Ref. No. 147740),IL5, and GM-CSF (CSF2; 138960). The homology at the C terminus mayindicate a related binding domain. The common origin of all 3 cytokinesis also suggested by their clustered chromosomal localization and by thestructure of their genes. Using a yeast 2-hybrid screen of a granulocytecDNA library with the cytoplasmic domain of IL5RA as bait, Geijsen etal. (2001) identified an interaction of IL5RA with syntenin (SDCBP;602217). GST pull-down, BIAcore, coimmunoprecipitation, and deletionmutant analyses confirmed an association of syntenin with the last 15C-terminal residues of IL5RA; syntenin did not interact with CFS2RB.Within this 15-residue stretch of IL5RA, the C-terminal phenylalanine iscritical. Deletion of either of the 2 tandem PDZ domains of syntenin,which are known to interact with C-terminal peptide sequences, abrogatedthe IL5RA-syntenin interaction. A second 2-hybrid screen identified themouse transcriptional factor Sox4 (OMIM Ref. No. 184430) as a bindingpartner for syntenin but not for IL5RA. The syntenin-Sox4 interactionoccurs outside of the PDZ domains of syntenin. Luciferase reporteranalysis and fluorescence microscopy showed that IL5, but not IL3,induces cytoplasmic and nuclear expression of syntenin and, in asyntenin- and cytoplasmic IL5RA-dependent manner, of Sox4. Geijsen etal. (2001) concluded that syntenin acts as an adaptor molecule in theIL5RA-mediated activation of SOX4. They also noted that mice lackingeither Il5ra or Sox4 have defects in B-cell development

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Tavernier, J.; Devos, R.; Cornelis, S.; Tuypens, T.; Van der Heyden, J.;Fiers, W.; Plaetinck, G.: A human high affinity interleukin-5 receptor(IL5R) is composed of an IL5-specific alpha chain and a beta chainshared with the receptor for GM-CSF. Cell 66:1175-1184, 1991; and

Geijsen, N.; Uings, I. J.; Pals, C.; Armstrong, J.; McKinnon, M.;Raaijmakers, J. A. M.; Lammers, J.-W. J.; Koenderman, L.; Coffer, P. J.:Cytokine-specific transcriptional regulation t.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL5RA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147851, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin enhancer binding factor 3, 90 kda (ILF3,Accession NP_(—)036350.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ILF3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byILF3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ILF3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Interleukinenhancer binding factor 3, 90 kda (ILF3, Accession NP_(—)036350.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ILF3.

IMPACT (Accession NP_(—)060909.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IMPACT BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IMPACT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IMPACT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8975, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of IMPACT (AccessionNP_(—)060909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IMPACT.

INHBE (Accession NP_(—)113667.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. INHBE BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by INHBE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of INHBE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16283, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of INHBE (AccessionNP_(—)113667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith INHBE.

Indolethylamine n-methyltransferase (INMT, Accession NP_(—)006765.3) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. INMT BINDINGSITE1 and INMT BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by INMT, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of INMT BINDING SITE1 and INMT BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:9149 and SEQ ID:11523 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Indolethylaminen-methyltransferase (INMT, Accession NP_(—)006765.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with INMT.

Interferon regulatory factor 4 (IRF4, Accession NP_(—)002451.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IRF4 BINDINGSITE1 and IRF4 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by IRF4, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IRF4 BINDING SITE1 and IRF4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:2698 and SEQ ID:1517 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Interferonregulatory factor 4 (IRF4, Accession NP_(—)002451.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IRF4.

Integrin, alpha x (antigen cd11c (p150), alpha polypeptide) (ITGAX,Accession NP_(—)000878.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ITGAX BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITGAX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITGAX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha x(antigen cd11c (p150), alpha polypeptide) (ITGAX, AccessionNP_000878.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ITGAX.

Janus kinase 3 (a protein tyrosine kinase, leukocyte) (JAK3, AccessionNP_(—)000206.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. JAK3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JAK3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of JAK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18060, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Janus kinase 3 (aprotein tyrosine kinase, leukocyte) (JAK3, Accession NP_(—)000206.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with JAK3.

JM11 (Accession NP_(—)296375.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. JM11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JM11, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of JM11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10197, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of JM11 (AccessionNP_(—)296375.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith JM11.

Jerky homolog (mouse) (JRK, Accession NP_(—)003715.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. JRK BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JRK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of JRK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3927, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Jerky homolog(mouse) (JRK, Accession NP_(—)003715.1), a gene which might function asa DNA- binding protein. and therefore may be associated with Absenceepilepsy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Absence epilepsy, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with JRK.

The function of JRK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 11 (KCNJ11, AccessionNP_(—)000516.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNJ11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNJ11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNJ11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15049, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 11 (KCNJ11, AccessionNP_(—)000516.2), a gene which is controlled by g proteins. inwardrectifier k+ channels are characterized by a greater tendancy to allowpotassium to flow into the cell rather than out of it. and therefore isassociated with Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNJ11.

The function of KCNJ11 has been established by previous studies. ATP-sensitive potassium currents, I(KATP), were discovered in cardiac muscleand later found in pancreatic beta cells, pituitary tissue, skeletalmuscle, brain, and vascular and nonvascular smooth muscle. I(KATP)functions in secretion and muscle contraction by coupling metabolicactivity to membrane potential. In pancreatic beta cells, ATP- potassiumchannels are crucial for the regulation of glucose-induced insulinsecretion and are the target for the sulfonylureas, oral hypoglycemicagents widely used in the treatment of noninsulin-dependent diabetesmellitus (NIDDM; 125853), and for diazoxide, a potassium channel opener.The sulfonylurea receptor SUR (OMIM Ref. No. 600509) is a member of theATP-binding cassette superfamily with multiple transmembrane-spanningdomains and 2 potential nucleotide-binding folds. Truncation of SUR thatremoves the second nucleotide-binding fold causes familial persistenthyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy (see, OMIM Ref. No., forexample, 600509.0001), a rare disorder of glucose homeostasischaracterized by unregulated insulin secretion despite severehypoglycemia. Although these observations imply that SUR is closelyassociated with, or even a subunit of, K(ATP) channels, expression ofSUR alone had not produced a measurable I(KATP). Inagaki et al. (1995)cloned a member of the inwardly rectifying potassium channel family,which they called BIR or Kir6.2, in the nomenclature of Chandy andGutman (1993). The channel was expressed in large amounts in ratpancreatic islets and glucose-responsive insulin- secreting cell lines.The sequence showed a single open reading frame encoding a 390-aminoacid protein with 2 putative transmembrane segments. The mouse homologalso had a single open reading frame encoding a 390-amino acid proteinwith 96% amino acid identity with human BIR, thus confirming that thegene encoding human BIR is intronless in the protein-coding region.Several other genes encoding inward rectifiers lack introns. This geneis also symbolized KCNJ11.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of KCNJ11.ATP-sensitive potassium channels are activated by various metabolicstresses, including hypoxia. The substantia nigra pars reticulata, thearea with the highest expression of ATP-sensitive potassium channels inthe brain, plays a pivotal role in the control of seizures. Yamada etal. (2001) studied mutant mice lacking the Kir6.2 subunit ofATP-sensitive potassium channels and found that they were susceptible togeneralized seizures after brief hypoxia. In normal mice, the substantianigra pars reticulata neuron activity was inactivated during hypoxia bythe opening of the postsynaptic ATP-sensitive potassium channels,whereas in knockout mice, the activity of these neurons was enhanced.ATP-sensitive potassium channels exert a depressant effect on substantianigra pars reticulata neuronal activity during hypoxia and may beinvolved in the nigral protection mechanism against generalized seizures

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for KCNJ11 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Thomas, P. M.; Cote, G. J.; Hallman, D. M.; Mathew, P. M.: Homozygositymapping, to chromosome 11p, of the gene for familial persistenthyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 56:416-421,1995; and

Yamada, K.; Ji, J. J.; Yuan, H.; Miki, T.; Sata, S.; Horimoto, N.;Shimizu, T.; Seino, S.; Inagaki, N.: Protective role of ATP-sensitivepotassium channels in hypoxia- induced generalize.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNJ11 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600937, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16(KCNJ16, Accession NP_(—)061128.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ16 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNJ16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2456, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16, AccessionNP_(—)061128.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ16.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16,Accession NP_(—)733937.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ16 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNJ16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2456, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16, AccessionNP_(—)733937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ16.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16,Accession NP_(—)733938.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ16 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNJ16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2456, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16, AccessionNP_(—)733938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ16.

KENAE (Accession NP_(—)789786.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KENAE BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KENAE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KENAE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14862, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KENAE (AccessionNP_(—)789786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KENAE.

KIAA0063 (Accession NP_(—)055691.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0063 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0063,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0063 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0063(Accession NP_(—)055691.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0063.

KIAA0082 (Accession NP_(—)055865.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0082 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0082,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0082 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18751, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0082(Accession NP_(—)055865.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0082.

KIAA0087 (Accession NP_(—)055584.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0087 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0087BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0087, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0087BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0087 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10179 andSEQ ID:7956 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0087(Accession NP_(—)055584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0087.

KIAA0117 (Accession XP_(—)290939.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0117 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0117,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0117 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9255, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0117(Accession XP_(—)290939.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0117.

KIAA0182 (Accession XP_(—)050495.4) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0182 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0182,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0182 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2218, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0182(Accession XP_(—)050495.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0182.

KIAA0186 (Accession NP_(—)066545.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0186 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0186(Accession NP_(—)066545.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0186.

KIAA0205 (Accession NP_(—)055688.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0205 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0205,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0205 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3429, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0205(Accession NP_(—)055688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0205.

KIAA0237 (Accession NP_(—)055562.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0237 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0237,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0237 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17386, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0237(Accession NP_(—)055562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0237.

KIAA0295 (Accession XP_(—)042833.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0295 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0295,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0295 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0295(Accession XP_(—)042833.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0295.

KIAA0435 (Accession NP_(—)055616.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0435 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0435,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0435 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5041, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0435(Accession NP_(—)055616.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0435.

KIAA0446 (Accession XP_(—)044155.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0446 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0446,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0446 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1475, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0446(Accession XP_(—)044155.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0446.

KIAA0459 (Accession XP_(—)027862.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0459 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0459,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0459 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4531, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0459(Accession XP_(—)027862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0459.

KIAA0469 (Accession NP_(—)055666.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0469 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0469BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0469, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0469BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0469 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9147 and SEQID:9493 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0469(Accession NP_(—)055666.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0469.

KIAA0475 (Accession NP_(—)055679.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0475 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0475,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0475 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0475(Accession NP_(—)055679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0475.

KIAA0493 (Accession XP_(—)034717.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0493 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0493,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0493 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0493(Accession XP_(—)034717.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0493.

KIAA0495 (Accession XP_(—)031397.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0495 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0495BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0495, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0495BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0495 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14759 andSEQ ID:5442 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0495(Accession XP_(—)031397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0495.

KIAA0513 (Accession NP_(—)055547.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0513 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0513,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0513 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0513(Accession NP_(—)055547.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0513.

KIAA0527 (Accession XP_(—)171054.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0527 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0527,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0527 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0527(Accession XP_(—)171054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0527.

KIAA0532 (Accession XP_(—)047659.6) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0532 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0532,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0532 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12455, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0532(Accession XP_(—)047659.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0532.

KIAA0555 (Accession NP_(—)055605.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0555 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0555,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0555 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5555, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0555(Accession NP_(—)055605.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0555.

KIAA0561 (Accession XP_(—)038150.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0561 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0561,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0561 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9629, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0561(Accession XP_(—)038150.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0561.

KIAA0562 (Accession NP_(—)055519.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0562 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0562,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0562 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0562(Accession NP_(—)055519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0562.

KIAA0563 (Accession NP_(—)055649.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0563 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0563,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0563 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16377, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0563(Accession NP_(—)055649.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0563.

KIAA0682 (Accession NP_(—)055667.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0682 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0682, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0682BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6522, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0682(Accession NP_(—)055667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0682.

KIAA0804 (Accession XP_(—)291080.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0804 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0804,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0804 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14656, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0804(Accession XP_(—)291080.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0804.

KIAA0831 (Accession NP_(—)055739.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0831 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0831,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0831 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0831(Accession NP_(—)055739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0831.

KIAA0841 (Accession XP_(—)049237.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0841 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0841BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0841, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0841BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0841 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8185 and SEQID:5490 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0841(Accession XP_(—)049237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0841.

KIAA0861 (Accession NP_(—)055893.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0861 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0861,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0861 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0861(Accession NP_(—)055893.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0861.

KIAA0889 (Accession NP_(—)056192.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0889 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0889, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0889BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13271, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0889(Accession NP_(—)056192.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0889.

KIAA0924 (Accession NP_(—)055712.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0924 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0924BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0924, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0924BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0924 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13297 andSEQ ID:7655 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0924(Accession NP_(—)055712.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0924.

KIAA0931 (Accession XP_(—)041191.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0931 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0931,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0931 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14272, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0931(Accession XP_(—)041191.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0931.

KIAA0935 (Accession XP_(—)052620.6) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0935 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0935,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0935 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11958, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0935(Accession XP_(—)052620.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0935.

KIAA0962 (Accession XP_(—)290942.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0962 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0962,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0962 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0962(Accession XP_(—)290942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0962.

KIAA1002 (Accession XP_(—)290584.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1002 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1002,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1002 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12518, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1002(Accession XP_(—)290584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1002.

KIAA1040 (Accession XP_(—)051091.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1040 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1040,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1040 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11846, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1040(Accession XP_(—)051091.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1040.

KIAA1041 (Accession NP_(—)055762.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1041 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1041,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1041 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3653, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1041(Accession NP_(—)055762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1041.

KIAA1054 (Accession XP_(—)043493.5) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1054 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1054,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1054 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14832, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1054(Accession XP_(—)043493.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1054.

KIAA1115 (Accession NP_(—)055746.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1115 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1115,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1115 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9842, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1115(Accession NP_(—)055746.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1115.

KIAA1128 (Accession NP_(—)061872.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1128 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1128,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1128 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1128(Accession NP_(—)061872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1128.

KIAA1143 (Accession XP_(—)044014.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1143 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1143,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1143 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1143(Accession XP_(—)044014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1143.

KIAA1145 (Accession NP_(—)065749.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1145 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1145,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1145 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17532, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1145(Accession NP_(—)065749.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1145.

KIAA1155 (Accession XP_(—)030864.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1155 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1155,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1155 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1155(Accession XP_(—)030864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1155.

KIAA1170 (Accession XP_(—)045907.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1170 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10162, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1170(Accession XP_(—)045907.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1170.

KIAA1185 (Accession NP_(—)065761.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1185 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1185,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1185 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5755, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1185(Accession NP_(—)065761.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1185.

KIAA1193 (Accession XP_(—)041843.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1193 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1193,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1193 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17517, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1193(Accession XP_(—)041843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1193.

KIAA1198 (Accession NP_(—)065765.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1198 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1198BINDING SITE5 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1198, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1198BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1198 BINDING SITE5, designated SEQ ID:13749,SEQ ID:16471, SEQ ID:12389, SEQ ID:16088 and SEQ ID:12478 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1198(Accession NP_(—)065765.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1198.

KIAA1209 (Accession XP_(—)027307.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1209 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1209,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1209 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8271, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1209(Accession XP_(—)027307.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1209.

KIAA1210 (Accession XP_(—)172801.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1210 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1210,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1210 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9144, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1210(Accession XP_(—)172801.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1210.

KIAA1257 (Accession XP_(—)031577.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1257 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1257BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1257, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1257BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1257 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11523 andSEQ ID:9032 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1257(Accession XP_(—)031577.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1257.

KIAA1268 (Accession XP_(—)291055.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1268 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1268,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1268 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3236, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1268(Accession XP_(—)291055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1268.

KIAA1273 (Accession XP_(—)300760.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1273 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1273BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1273, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1273BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1273 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7374 and SEQID:4555 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1273(Accession XP_(—)300760.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1273.

KIAA1276 (Accession XP_(—)039169.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1276 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1276,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1276 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1905, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1276(Accession XP_(—)039169.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1276.

KIAA1287 (Accession NP_(—)065799.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1287 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1287,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1287 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9573, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1287(Accession NP_(—)065799.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1287.

KIAA1393 (Accession XP_(—)050793.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1393 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1393,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1393 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1393(Accession XP_(—)050793.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1393.

KIAA1443 (Accession NP_(—)065885.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1443 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1443,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1443 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15171, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1443(Accession NP_(—)065885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1443.

KIAA1456 (Accession XP_(—)040100.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1456 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1456(Accession XP_(—)040100.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1456.

KIAA1463 (Accession XP_(—)051160.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1463 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1463,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1463 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1463(Accession XP_(—)051160.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1463.

KIAA1465 (Accession XP_(—)027396.4) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1465 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1465BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1465, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1465BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1465 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18838 andSEQ ID:18992 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1465(Accession XP_(—)027396.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1465.

KIAA1493 (Accession XP_(—)034415.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1493 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1493,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1493 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15045, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1493(Accession XP_(—)034415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1493.

KIAA1508 (Accession XP_(—)290952.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1508 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1508,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1508 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1508(Accession XP_(—)290952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1508.

KIAA1518 (Accession XP_(—)170889.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1518 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1518, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1518BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13383, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1518(Accession XP_(—)170889.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1518.

KIAA1530 (Accession XP_(—)042661.5) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1530 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1530BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1530, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1530BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1530 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4028 and SEQID:15284 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1530(Accession XP_(—)042661.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1530.

KIAA1550 (Accession XP_(—)039393.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1550 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1550,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1550 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3790, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1550(Accession XP_(—)039393.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1550.

KIAA1559 (Accession XP_(—)054472.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1559 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1559,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1559 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1559(Accession XP_(—)054472.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1559.

KIAA1571 (Accession XP_(—)027744.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1571 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1571,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1571 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14154, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1571(Accession XP_(—)027744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1571.

KIAA1615 (Accession NP_(—)066002.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1615 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1615BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1615, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1615BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1615 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10111 andSEQ ID:8549 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1615(Accession NP_(—)066002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1615.

KIAA1671 (Accession XP_(—)037809.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1671 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1671BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1671, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1671BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1671 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17191 andSEQ ID:7194 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1671(Accession XP_(—)037809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1671.

KIAA1712 (Accession XP_(—)041497.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KIAA1712, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:1142 and SEQ ID:14165 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1712(Accession XP_(—)041497.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1712.

KIAA1712 (Accession XP_(—)041497.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KIAA1712, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:14165 and SEQ ID:1142 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1712(Accession XP_(—)041497.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1712.

KIAA1724 (Accession XP_(—)040280.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1724 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1724,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1724 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14630, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1724(Accession XP_(—)040280.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1724.

KIAA1737 (Accession NP_(—)219494.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1737 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1737,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1737 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10602, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1737(Accession NP_(—)219494.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1737.

KIAA1775 (Accession NP_(—)149091.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1775 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1775,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1775 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1618, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1775(Accession NP_(—)149091.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1775.

KIAA1784 (Accession NP_(—)115820.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1784 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1784,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1784 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11058, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1784(Accession NP_(—)115820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1784.

KIAA1822 (Accession XP_(—)041566.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1822 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1822,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1822 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10095, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1822(Accession XP_(—)041566.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1822.

KIAA1827 (Accession XP_(—)290834.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1827 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1827BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1827, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1827BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1827 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2143 and SEQID:12636 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1827(Accession XP_(—)290834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1827.

KIAA1829 (Accession XP_(—)030378.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1829 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1829,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1829 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14863, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1829(Accession XP_(—)030378.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1829.

KIAA1836 (Accession XP_(—)114087.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1836 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1836,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1836 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12627, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1836(Accession XP_(—)114087.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1836.

KIAA1853 (Accession XP_(—)045184.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1853 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1853,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1853 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19095, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1853(Accession XP_(—)045184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1853.

KIAA1904 (Accession XP_(—)056282.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1904 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1904,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1904 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16492, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1904(Accession XP_(—)056282.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1904.

KIAA1922 (Accession XP_(—)057040.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7553, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1922(Accession XP_(—)057040.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1922.

KIAA1924 (Accession NP_(—)694971.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1924 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1924BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1924, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1924BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1924 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1857 and SEQID:8341 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1924(Accession NP_(—)694971.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1924.

KIAA1937 (Accession XP_(—)057107.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1937 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1937,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1937 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2983, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1937(Accession XP_(—)057107.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1937.

KIAA1971 (Accession XP_(—)058720.4) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1971 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1971BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1971, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1971BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1971 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6902 and SEQID:11506 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1971(Accession XP_(—)058720.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1971.

KIAA1987 (Accession XP_(—)113870.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1987 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1987,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1987 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1987(Accession XP_(—)113870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1987.

KIAA2028 (Accession XP_(—)059415.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA2028 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA2028,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2028 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2028(Accession XP_(—)059415.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA2028.

Kruppel-like factor 12 (KLF12, Accession NP_(—)009180.3) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLF12 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by KLF12, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KLF12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1127, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Kruppel-likefactor 12 (KLF12, Accession NP_(—)009180.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KLF12.

Killer cell lectin-like receptor subfamily d, member 1 (KLRD1, AccessionNP_(—)002253.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KLRD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KLRD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLRD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Killer celllectin-like receptor subfamily d, member 1 (KLRD1, AccessionNP_(—)002253.1), a gene which is a receptor for the recognition of mhcclass i hla-e molecules by nk cells and some cytotoxic t-cells.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KLRD1.

The function of KLRD1 has been established by previous studies. Naturalkiller (NK) cells are a distinct lineage of lymphocytes that mediatecytotoxic activity and secrete cytokines upon immune stimulation.Several genes of the C-type lectin superfamily, including members of theNKG2 family, are expressed by NK cells and may be involved in theregulation of NK cell function. See NKG2A, 161555. To study CD94, anantigen preferentially expressed on NK cells, Chang et al. (1995) usedan expression cloning strategy to isolate an IL2-activated polyclonal NKcell line cDNA encoding CD94. Northern blot analysis revealed that CD94is expressed as 3 major transcripts of 0.8, 1.8, and 3.5 kb and a minortranscript of 5.5 kb in NK cell lines. The predicted protein contains a147-amino acid extracellular domain with several motifs characteristicof C-type lectins, a 26-amino acid transmembrane domain, and a 7-aminoacid cytoplasmic domain. CD94 is classified as a type II membraneprotein because it has an external C terminus. The amino acid sequenceof CD94 is 27 to 32% identical to those of NKG2 family members NKG2A,NKG2C (KLRC2; 602891), NKG2D (OMIM Ref. No. 602893), and NKG2E (KLRC3;602892). Chang et al. (1995) stated that the virtual absence of acytoplasmic domain implies that CD94 function requires association withother receptors. Lazetic et al. (1996) demonstrated that CD94 formsdisulfide-bonded heterodimers with NKG2A, NKG2C, and NKG2E. Rodriguez etal. (1998) reported that the CD94 gene contains 6 exons. Using S1nuclease protection and primer extension assay, they found thattranscription initiation in CD94 is heterogeneous, but is restricted toa 60-bp region around the major initiation site. Chang et al. (1995)mapped the CD94 gene to chromosome 12 using a somatic cell hybrid panel.By analysis of a cosmid contig, Plougastel and Trowsdale (1998) foundthat the CD94 gene is located at 12p13.2-p12.3, within the NK complex, acluster of C-type lectin genes preferentially expressed in NK cells.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Plougastel, B.; Trowsdale, J.: Sequence analysis of a 62-kb regionoverlapping the human KLRC cluster of genes. Genomics 49:193-199, 1998.; and

Rodriguez, A.; Carretero, M.; Glienke, J.; Bellon, T.; Ramirez, A.;Lehrach, H.; Francis, F.; Lopez-Botet, M.: Structure of the human CD94C-type lectin gene. Immunogenetics 47:305-309.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KLRD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602894, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Killer cell lectin-like receptor subfamily d, member 1(KLRD1, Accession NP_(—)031360.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KLRD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KLRD1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLRD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2353, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Killer celllectin-like receptor subfamily d, member 1 (KLRD1, AccessionNP_(—)031360.1), a gene which is a receptor for the recognition of mhcclass i hla-e molecules by nk cells and some cytotoxic t-cells.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KLRD1.

The function of KLRD1 has been established by previous studies. Naturalkiller (NK) cells are a distinct lineage of lymphocytes that mediatecytotoxic activity and secrete cytokines upon immune stimulation.Several genes of the C-type lectin superfamily, including members of theNKG2 family, are expressed by NK cells and may be involved in theregulation of NK cell function. See NKG2A, 161555. To study CD94, anantigen preferentially expressed on NK cells, Chang et al. (1995) usedan expression cloning strategy to isolate an IL2-activated polyclonal NKcell line cDNA encoding CD94. Northern blot analysis revealed that CD94is expressed as 3 major transcripts of 0.8, 1.8, and 3.5 kb and a minortranscript of 5.5 kb in NK cell lines. The predicted protein contains a147-amino acid extracellular domain with several motifs characteristicof C-type lectins, a 26-amino acid transmembrane domain, and a 7-aminoacid cytoplasmic domain. CD94 is classified as a type II membraneprotein because it has an external C terminus. The amino acid sequenceof CD94 is 27 to 32% identical to those of NKG2 family members NKG2A,NKG2C (KLRC2; 602891), NKG2D (OMIM Ref. No. 602893), and NKG2E (KLRC3;602892). Chang et al. (1995) stated that the virtual absence of acytoplasmic domain implies that CD94 function requires association withother receptors. Lazetic et al. (1996) demonstrated that CD94 formsdisulfide-bonded heterodimers with NKG2A, NKG2C, and NKG2E. Rodriguez etal. (1998) reported that the CD94 gene contains 6 exons. Using S1nuclease protection and primer extension assay, they found thattranscription initiation in CD94 is heterogeneous, but is restricted toa 60-bp region around the major initiation site. Chang et al. (1995)mapped the CD94 gene to chromosome 12 using a somatic cell hybrid panel.By analysis of a cosmid contig, Plougastel and Trowsdale (1998) foundthat the CD94 gene is located at 12p13.2-p12.3, within the NK complex, acluster of C-type lectin genes preferentially expressed in NK cells.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Plougastel, B.; Trowsdale, J.: Sequence analysis of a 62-kb regionoverlapping the human KLRC cluster of genes. Genomics 49:193-199, 1998.; and

Rodriguez, A.; Carretero, M.; Glienke, J.; Bellon, T.; Ramirez, A.;Lehrach, H.; Francis, F.; Lopez-Botet, M.: Structure of the human CD94C-type lectin gene. Immunogenetics 47:305-309.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KLRD1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602894, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (kynurenine 3-hydroxylase) (KMO,Accession NP_(—)003670.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KMO BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KMO, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KMO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6338, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Kynurenine3-monooxygenase (kynurenine 3-hydroxylase) (KMO, AccessionNP_(—)003670.1), a gene which may play a role in encephalicphotoreception. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KMO.

The function of KMO and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Lysosomal-associatedmembrane protein 3 (LAMP3, Accession NP_(—)055213.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LAMP3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LAMP3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LAMP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17760, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition ofLysosomal-associated membrane protein 3 (LAMP3, AccessionNP_(—)055213.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAMP3.

Leucyl-trna synthetase (LARS, Accession NP_(—)064502.8) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LARS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LARS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LARSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2620, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Leucyl-trnasynthetase (LARS, Accession NP_(—)064502.8). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LARS.

Lim and sh3 protein 1 (LASP1, Accession NP_(—)006139.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LASP1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LASP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LASP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17709, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Lim and sh3protein 1 (LASP1, Accession NP_(—)006139.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LASP1.

Lipocalin 7 (LCN7, Accession NP_(—)071447.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LCN7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLCN7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LCN7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15937, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Lipocalin 7 (LCN7,Accession NP_(—)071447.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LCN7.

Leucine zipper-ef-hand containing transmembrane protein 1 (LETM1,Accession NP_(—)036450.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LETM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LETM1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LETM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18695, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Leucinezipper-ef-hand containing transmembrane protein 1 (LETM1, AccessionNP_(—)036450.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LETM1.

LGP2 (Accession NP_(—)077024.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LGP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LGP2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LGP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8032, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LGP2 (AccessionNP_(—)077024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LGP2.

Lim homeobox protein 2 (LHX2, Accession NP_(—)004780.3) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LHX2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LHX2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LHX2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4178, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Lim homeoboxprotein 2 (LHX2, Accession NP_(—)004780.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LHX2.

LIN-28 (Accession NP_(—)078950.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LIN-28 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LIN-28,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIN-28 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4726, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LIN-28 (AccessionNP_(—)078950.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LIN-28.

Link-GEFII (Accession NP_(—)057423.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. Link-GEFII BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLink-GEFII, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Link-GEFII BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Link-GEFII(Accession NP_(—)057423.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with Link-GEFII.

Lipase, member h (LIPH, Accession NP_(—)640341.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LIPH BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LIPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIPH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10379, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Lipase, member h(LIPH, Accession NP_(—)640341.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LIPH.

Lethal giant larvae homolog 2 (drosophila) (LLGL2, AccessionNP_(—)004515.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LLGL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LLGL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LLGL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15172, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Lethal giantlarvae homolog 2 (drosophila) (LLGL2, Accession NP_(—)004515.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LLGL2.

LNK (Accession NP_(—)005466.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LNK BINDING SITE1 and LNK BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byLNK, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LNK BINDING SITE1 and LNKBINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13992 and SEQ ID:1866 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LNK (AccessionNP_(—)005466.1), a gene which links T-cell receptor activation signal tophospholipase c-gamma-1, grb-2 and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (bysimilarity). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LNK.

The function of LNK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. LOC112687 (AccessionXP_(—)053145.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LOC112687 BINDING SITE1 through LOC112687 BINDING SITE3 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byLOC112687, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC112687 BINDING SITE1through LOC112687 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:16673, SEQ ID:793 andSEQ ID:7988 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC112687(Accession XP_(—)053145.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112687.

LOC112817 (Accession NP_(—)612422.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC112817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC112817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC112817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16256, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC112817(Accession NP_(—)612422.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112817.

LOC113444 (Accession NP_(—)612437.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC113444 BINDING SITE1 through LOC113444BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC113444, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC113444BINDING SITE1 through LOC113444 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:18294,SEQ ID:5336 and SEQ ID:15899 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC113444(Accession NP_(—)612437.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC113444.

LOC113828 (Accession NP_(—)612444.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC113828 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC113828, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC113828 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5632, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC113828(Accession NP_(—)612444.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC113828.

LOC115123 (Accession XP_(—)055276.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115123 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15271, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC115123(Accession XP_(—)055276.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115123.

LOC115219 (Accession XP_(—)055499.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115219 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115219, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115219 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12422, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC115219(Accession XP_(—)055499.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115219.

LOC115648 (Accession NP_(—)663299.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115648 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115648, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115648 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7429, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC115648(Accession NP_(—)663299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115648.

LOC116411 (Accession XP_(—)058095.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116411 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC116411, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116411 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14720, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC116411(Accession XP_(—)058095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116411.

LOC118490 (Accession XP_(—)060981.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118490 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC118490, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC118490 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC118490(Accession XP_(—)060981.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118490.

LOC118812 (Accession NP_(—)849154.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC118812, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC118812 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2649, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC118812(Accession NP_(—)849154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118812.

LOC118812 (Accession XP_(—)058346.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC118812, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC118812 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2649, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC118812(Accession XP_(—)058346.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118812.

LOC119395 (Accession XP_(—)061446.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC119395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC119395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC119395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC119395(Accession XP_(—)061446.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC119395.

LOC120526 (Accession XP_(—)058475.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC120526 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC120526, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC120526 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC120526(Accession XP_(—)058475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC120526.

LOC121952 (Accession XP_(—)062872.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC121952 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC121952, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC121952 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9891, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC121952(Accession XP_(—)062872.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC121952.

LOC124221 (Accession XP_(—)058785.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC124221 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC124221, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC124221 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14576, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC124221(Accession XP_(—)058785.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC124221.

LOC125061 (Accession XP_(—)058889.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC125061 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC125061, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC125061 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC125061(Accession XP_(—)058889.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC125061.

LOC126669 (Accession XP_(—)060121.4) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126669 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126669, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126669 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC126669(Accession XP_(—)060121.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126669.

LOC127253 (Accession XP_(—)059122.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC127253 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC127253, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC127253 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18918, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC127253(Accession XP_(—)059122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC127253.

LOC127841 (Accession XP_(—)059184.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC127841 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC127841, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC127841 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC127841(Accession XP_(—)059184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC127841.

LOC128387 (Accession XP_(—)059243.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC128387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC128387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC128387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC128387(Accession XP_(—)059243.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC128387.

LOC132241 (Accession XP_(—)059583.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC132241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC132241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC132241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:509, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC132241(Accession XP_(—)059583.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC132241.

LOC135293 (Accession XP_(—)072402.4) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135293 BINDING SITE1 and LOC135293BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC135293, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135293BINDING SITE1 and LOC135293 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3512 andSEQ ID:10443 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC135293(Accession XP_(—)072402.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135293.

LOC135763 (Accession NP_(—)612639.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135763 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135763, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135763 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17207, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC135763(Accession NP_(—)612639.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135763.

LOC135818 (Accession XP_(—)059804.4) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135818 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135818, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135818 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19136, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC135818(Accession XP_(—)059804.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135818.

LOC137886 (Accession XP_(—)059929.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC137886 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC137886, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC137886 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19990, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC137886(Accession XP_(—)059929.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC137886.

LOC139422 (Accession XP_(—)066687.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC139422 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC139422, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC139422 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9489, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC139422(Accession XP_(—)066687.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC139422.

LOC143241 (Accession NP_(—)620167.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC143241(Accession NP_(—)620167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143241.

LOC144248 (Accession XP_(—)084786.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144248 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144248, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144248 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3159, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC144248(Accession XP_(—)084786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144248.

LOC144266 (Accession XP_(—)084795.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144266 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144266, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144266 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17498, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC144266(Accession XP_(—)084795.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144266.

LOC144404 (Accession XP_(—)084852.6) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144404 BINDING SITE1 through LOC144404BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC144404, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144404BINDING SITE1 through LOC144404 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:5897,SEQ ID:1633 and SEQ ID:15352 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC144404(Accession XP_(—)084852.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144404.

LOC144467 (Accession NP_(—)612482.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144467 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144467, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144467 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5733, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC144467(Accession NP_(—)612482.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144467.

LOC144481 (Accession XP_(—)096611.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144481 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144481, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144481 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC144481(Accession XP_(—)096611.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144481.

LOC144667 (Accession XP_(—)096648.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144667 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144667, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144667 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12712, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC144667(Accession XP_(—)096648.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144667.

LOC144742 (Accession XP_(—)084949.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144742 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144742, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144742 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17736, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC144742(Accession XP_(—)084949.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144742.

LOC144766 (Accession XP_(—)084963.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144766 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144766, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144766 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8972, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC144766(Accession XP_(—)084963.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144766.

LOC144776 (Accession XP_(—)084964.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144776 BINDING SITE1 and LOC144776BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC144776, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144776BINDING SITE1 and LOC144776 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:444 and SEQID:16275 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC144776(Accession XP_(—)084964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144776.

LOC144817 (Accession XP_(—)084972.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC144817(Accession XP_(—)084972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144817.

LOC144962 (Accession XP_(—)084990.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144962 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144962, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144962 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC144962(Accession XP_(—)084990.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144962.

LOC145098 (Accession XP_(—)085022.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145098 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145098, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145098 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:675, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC145098(Accession XP_(—)085022.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145098.

LOC145231 (Accession XP_(—)096740.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145231 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145231, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145231 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6417, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC145231(Accession XP_(—)096740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145231.

LOC145268 (Accession XP_(—)085072.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145268 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145268, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145268 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18805, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC145268(Accession XP_(—)085072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145268.

LOC145725 (Accession XP_(—)085211.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145725 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145725, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145725 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4773, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC145725(Accession XP_(—)085211.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145725.

LOC145757 (Accession XP_(—)085227.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145757 BINDING SITE1 and LOC145757BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC145757, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145757BINDING SITE1 and LOC145757 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11523 andSEQ ID:7370 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC145757(Accession XP_(—)085227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145757.

LOC145783 (Accession XP_(—)085231.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145783 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145783, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145783 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2196, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC145783(Accession XP_(—)085231.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145783.

LOC145813 (Accession XP_(—)096873.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16256, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC145813(Accession XP_(—)096873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145813.

LOC145988 (Accession XP_(—)085290.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145988 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145988, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145988 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11009, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC145988(Accession XP_(—)085290.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145988.

LOC146177 (Accession NP_(—)778229.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC146177(Accession NP_(—)778229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146177.

LOC146229 (Accession XP_(—)085387.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146229 BINDING SITE1 through LOC146229BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146229, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146229BINDING SITE1 through LOC146229 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:8706,SEQ ID:5672, SEQ ID:5551 and SEQ ID:1644 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC146229(Accession XP_(—)085387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146229.

LOC146346 (Accession XP_(—)085430.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146346 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146346BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146346, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146346BINDING SITE1 and LOC146346 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17670 andSEQ ID:5798 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC146346(Accession XP_(—)085430.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146346.

LOC146429 (Accession XP_(—)096998.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146429 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146429, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146429 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2457, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC146429(Accession XP_(—)096998.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146429.

LOC146443 (Accession XP_(—)085461.6) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146443 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146443, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146443 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:813, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC146443(Accession XP_(—)085461.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146443.

LOC146475 (Accession XP_(—)097006.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9246, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC146475(Accession XP_(—)097006.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146475.

LOC146513 (Accession XP_(—)097013.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146513 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146513, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146513 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3374, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC146513(Accession XP_(—)097013.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146513.

LOC146603 (Accession XP_(—)085514.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146603 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146603, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146603 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC146603(Accession XP_(—)085514.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146603.

LOC146784 (Accession XP_(—)085588.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146784 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146784, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146784 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC146784(Accession XP_(—)085588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146784.

LOC146839 (Accession XP_(—)097107.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146839 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146839, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146839 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC146839(Accession XP_(—)097107.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146839.

LOC146894 (Accession NP_(—)660316.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8315, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC146894(Accession NP_(—)660316.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146894.

LOC146895 (Accession XP_(—)097120.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC146895(Accession XP_(—)097120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146895.

LOC146901 (Accession XP_(—)097121.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146901 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146901, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146901 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6392, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC146901(Accession XP_(—)097121.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146901.

LOC146909 (Accession XP_(—)085634.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146909 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146909BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146909, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146909BINDING SITE1 and LOC146909 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19550 andSEQ ID:9492 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC146909(Accession XP_(—)085634.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146909.

LOC147071 (Accession XP_(—)054031.5) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147071 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147071, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147071 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC147071(Accession XP_(—)054031.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147071.

LOC147080 (Accession XP_(—)097182.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147080 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147080, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147080 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12558, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC147080(Accession XP_(—)097182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147080.

LOC147166 (Accession XP_(—)085722.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10618, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC147166(Accession XP_(—)085722.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147166.

LOC147381 (Accession XP_(—)097230.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147381 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147381, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147381 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19915, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC147381(Accession XP_(—)097230.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147381.

LOC147407 (Accession XP_(—)084000.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147407 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147407, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147407 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC147407(Accession XP_(—)084000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147407.

LOC147817 (Accession XP_(—)085903.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147817 BINDING SITE1 and LOC147817BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC147817, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147817BINDING SITE1 and LOC147817 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1634 andSEQ ID:19233 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC147817(Accession XP_(—)085903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147817.

LOC147841 (Accession XP_(—)085924.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147841 BINDING SITE1 and LOC147841BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC147841, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147841BINDING SITE1 and LOC147841 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12065 andSEQ ID:8642 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC147841(Accession XP_(—)085924.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147841.

LOC147947 (Accession XP_(—)085974.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC147947(Accession XP_(—)085974.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147947.

LOC148137 (Accession NP_(—)653293.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148137 BINDING SITE1 and LOC148137BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC148137, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148137BINDING SITE1 and LOC148137 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5784 andSEQ ID:17935 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC148137(Accession NP_(—)653293.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148137.

LOC148198 (Accession XP_(—)047554.4) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148198 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148198, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148198 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11563, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC148198(Accession XP_(—)047554.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148198.

LOC148708 (Accession XP_(—)086286.4) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148708 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148708, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148708 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC148708(Accession XP_(—)086286.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148708.

LOC148709 (Accession XP_(—)086281.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148709 BINDING SITE1 and LOC148709BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC148709, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148709BINDING SITE1 and LOC148709 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9201 andSEQ ID:6922 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC148709(Accession XP_(—)086281.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148709.

LOC149149 (Accession XP_(—)097598.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149149 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149149, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149149 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC149149(Accession XP_(—)097598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149149.

LOC149194 (Accession XP_(—)086458.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149194 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149194, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149194 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12637, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC149194(Accession XP_(—)086458.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149194.

LOC149371 (Accession NP_(—)787072.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149371, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149371 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13354, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC149371(Accession NP_(—)787072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149371.

LOC149466 (Accession XP_(—)086546.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149466 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149466, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149466 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC149466(Accession XP_(—)086546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149466.

LOC149478 (Accession XP_(—)086536.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149478 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149478, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149478 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5016, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC149478(Accession XP_(—)086536.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149478.

LOC149506 (Accession XP_(—)097661.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149506 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149506, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149506 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2139, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC149506(Accession XP_(—)097661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149506.

LOC149606 (Accession XP_(—)086600.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149606 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149606, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149606 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC149606(Accession XP_(—)086600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149606.

LOC149692 (Accession XP_(—)097706.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149692 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149692, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149692 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11025, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC149692(Accession XP_(—)097706.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149692.

LOC149703 (Accession XP_(—)097719.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149703 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149703, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149703 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10508, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC149703(Accession XP_(—)097719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149703.

LOC149832 (Accession XP_(—)097733.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149832 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149832, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149832 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17917, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC149832(Accession XP_(—)097733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149832.

LOC150054 (Accession XP_(—)097797.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150054 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150054, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150054 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5157, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC150054(Accession XP_(—)097797.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150054.

LOC150225 (Accession XP_(—)097870.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150225 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150225, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150225 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7207, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC150225(Accession XP_(—)097870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150225.

LOC150384 (Accession XP_(—)097894.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150384 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150384, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150384 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7485, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC150384(Accession XP_(—)097894.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150384.

LOC150397 (Accession XP_(—)086907.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150397 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150397, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150397 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19467, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC150397(Accession XP_(—)086907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150397.

LOC150587 (Accession XP_(—)097917.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC150587(Accession XP_(—)097917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150587.

LOC151057 (Accession XP_(—)097998.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151057 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151057, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151057 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC151057(Accession XP_(—)097998.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151057.

LOC151196 (Accession XP_(—)098019.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151196 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151196, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151196 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19774, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC151196(Accession XP_(—)098019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151196.

LOC151201 (Accession XP_(—)098021.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151201 BINDING SITE1 and LOC151201BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC151201, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151201BINDING SITE1 and LOC151201 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2572 andSEQ ID:12725 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC151201(Accession XP_(—)098021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151201.

LOC151475 (Accession XP_(—)098063.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151475 BINDING SITE1 and LOC151475BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC151475, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151475BINDING SITE1 and LOC151475 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4174 andSEQ ID:4371 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC151475(Accession XP_(—)098063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151475.

LOC151610 (Accession XP_(—)087245.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151610 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151610, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151610 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2599, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC151610(Accession XP_(—)087245.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151610.

LOC151636 (Accession NP_(—)612144.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151636 BINDING SITE1 through LOC151636BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC151636, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151636BINDING SITE1 through LOC151636 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:4151,SEQ ID:14731 and SEQ ID:2693 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC151636(Accession NP_(—)612144.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151636.

LOC151657 (Accession XP_(—)098100.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151657 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151657, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151657 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4248, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC151657(Accession XP_(—)098100.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151657.

LOC151877 (Accession XP_(—)098132.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151877 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151877, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151877 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4677, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC151877(Accession XP_(—)098132.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151877.

LOC152245 (Accession XP_(—)098182.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152245 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152245, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152245 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9470, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC152245(Accession XP_(—)098182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152245.

LOC152445 (Accession XP_(—)098231.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2922, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC152445(Accession XP_(—)098231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152445.

LOC152620 (Accession XP_(—)011108.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152620 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152620, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152620 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC152620(Accession XP_(—)011108.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152620.

LOC152719 (Accession XP_(—)098257.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152719 BINDING SITE1 and LOC152719BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC152719, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152719BINDING SITE1 and LOC152719 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17637 andSEQ ID:11919 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC152719(Accession XP_(—)098257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152719.

LOC152794 (Accession XP_(—)087525.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152794 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152794, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152794 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2010, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC152794(Accession XP_(—)087525.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152794.

LOC152804 (Accession XP_(—)098266.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152804 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152804, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152804 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC152804(Accession XP_(—)098266.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152804.

LOC153077 (Accession XP_(—)098307.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5304, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC153077(Accession XP_(—)098307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153077.

LOC153811 (Accession XP_(—)087779.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153811 BINDING SITE1 through LOC153811BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC153811, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153811BINDING SITE1 through LOC153811 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:9683,SEQ ID:17512 and SEQ ID:19665 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC153811(Accession XP_(—)087779.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153811.

LOC153883 (Accession XP_(—)087798.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153883 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153883, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153883 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15929, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC153883(Accession XP_(—)087798.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153883.

LOC153910 (Accession XP_(—)087801.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153910 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153910, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153910 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC153910(Accession XP_(—)087801.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153910.

LOC154282 (Accession XP_(—)098505.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4307, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC154282(Accession XP_(—)098505.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154282.

LOC154822 (Accession XP_(—)098618.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154822 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154822, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154822 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19205, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC154822(Accession XP_(—)098618.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154822.

LOC154877 (Accession XP_(—)098626.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154877 BINDING SITE1 through LOC154877BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC154877, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154877BINDING SITE1 through LOC154877 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:17731,SEQ ID:3200 and SEQ ID:16089 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC154877(Accession XP_(—)098626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154877.

LOC155066 (Accession XP_(—)088142.4) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155066 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155066, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155066 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17980, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC155066(Accession XP_(—)088142.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155066.

LOC158014 (Accession XP_(—)088442.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158014 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158014, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158014 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2542, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC158014(Accession XP_(—)088442.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158014.

LOC158228 (Accession XP_(—)098903.4) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158228 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158228, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158228 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5779, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC158228(Accession XP_(—)098903.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158228.

LOC158310 (Accession XP_(—)098919.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158310 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158310, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158310 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14859, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC158310(Accession XP_(—)098919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158310.

LOC158381 (Accession XP_(—)048461.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158381 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158381, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158381 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6212, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC158381(Accession XP_(—)048461.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158381.

LOC158402 (Accession XP_(—)098936.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158402 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158402, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158402 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC158402(Accession XP_(—)098936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158402.

LOC158436 (Accession XP_(—)098942.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158436 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158436, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158436 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1263, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC158436(Accession XP_(—)098942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158436.

LOC158476 (Accession XP_(—)098955.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158476 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158476, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158476 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:935, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC158476(Accession XP_(—)098955.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158476.

LOC158572 (Accession XP_(—)088608.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158572 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158572, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158572 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC158572(Accession XP_(—)088608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158572.

LOC158668 (Accession XP_(—)045161.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158668 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158668, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158668 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC158668(Accession XP_(—)045161.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158668.

LOC160897 (Accession XP_(—)090573.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC160897 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC160897, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC160897 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17208, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC160897(Accession XP_(—)090573.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC160897.

LOC162427 (Accession XP_(—)091549.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC162427, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:12068 and SEQ ID:12068 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC162427(Accession XP_(—)091549.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162427.

LOC162427 (Accession XP_(—)091549.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC162427, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:8231 and SEQ ID:8231 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC162427(Accession XP_(—)091549.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162427.

LOC162962 (Accession XP_(—)091886.7) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162962 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC162962, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC162962 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3249, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC162962(Accession XP_(—)091886.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162962.

LOC162967 (Accession XP_(—)091890.6) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162967 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC162967, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC162967 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13831, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC162967(Accession XP_(—)091890.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162967.

LOC163227 (Accession NP_(—)775802.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC163227 BINDING SITE1 and LOC163227BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC163227, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC163227BINDING SITE1 and LOC163227 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9147 andSEQ ID:11854 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC163227(Accession NP_(—)775802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC163227.

LOC164091 (Accession XP_(—)089356.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC164091 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC164091, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC164091 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7989, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC164091(Accession XP_(—)089356.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC164091.

LOC168451 (Accession XP_(—)095114.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC168451 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC168451, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC168451 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC168451(Accession XP_(—)095114.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC168451.

LOC170409 (Accession XP_(—)096330.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC170409 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC170409, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC170409 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15561, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC170409(Accession XP_(—)096330.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC170409.

LOC196264 (Accession XP_(—)113683.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196264 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196264, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196264 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2452, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC196264(Accession XP_(—)113683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196264.

LOC197342 (Accession XP_(—)113869.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197342 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197342, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197342 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2432, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC197342(Accession XP_(—)113869.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197342.

LOC197358 (Accession XP_(—)113872.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197358 BINDING SITE1 and LOC197358BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC197358, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197358BINDING SITE1 and LOC197358 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6387 andSEQ ID:4625 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC197358(Accession XP_(—)113872.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197358.

LOC199725 (Accession XP_(—)117119.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199725 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199725, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199725 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC199725(Accession XP_(—)117119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199725.

LOC199899 (Accession XP_(—)117153.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199899 BINDING SITE1 and LOC199899BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC199899, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199899BINDING SITE1 and LOC199899 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8292 andSEQ ID:5253 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC199899(Accession XP_(—)117153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199899.

LOC199906 (Accession XP_(—)114052.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199906 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199906, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199906 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19756, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC199906(Accession XP_(—)114052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199906.

LOC200169 (Accession XP_(—)117200.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200169 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200169BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC200169, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC200169 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200169 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:6122 and SEQ ID:5066 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC200169(Accession XP_(—)117200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200169.

LOC200844 (Accession XP_(—)114306.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200844 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200844, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200844 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC200844(Accession XP_(—)114306.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200844.

LOC200860 (Accession XP_(—)117289.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200860 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200860BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC200860, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200860BINDING SITE1 and LOC200860 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12075 andSEQ ID:4175 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC200860(Accession XP_(—)117289.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200860.

LOC200895 (Accession NP_(—)789785.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200895 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200895BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC200895, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200895BINDING SITE1 and LOC200895 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17681 andSEQ ID:11863 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC200895(Accession NP_(—)789785.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200895.

LOC200916 (Accession XP_(—)114317.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200916 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200916, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200916 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3465, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC200916(Accession XP_(—)114317.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200916.

LOC201164 (Accession NP_(—)849158.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201164 BINDING SITE1 and LOC201164BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC201164, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC201164 BINDING SITE1 and LOC201164 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:16993 and SEQ ID:13384 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC201164(Accession NP_(—)849158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201164.

LOC201292 (Accession NP_(—)775818.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201292 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201292, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201292 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4556, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC201292(Accession NP_(—)775818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201292.

LOC201562 (Accession XP_(—)114343.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC201562(Accession XP_(—)114343.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201562.

LOC201725 (Accession XP_(—)114370.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201725 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201725, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201725 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5492, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC201725(Accession XP_(—)114370.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201725.

LOC202400 (Accession XP_(—)117397.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202400 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202400, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202400 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9145, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC202400(Accession XP_(—)117397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202400.

LOC202404 (Accession XP_(—)114481.4) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202404 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202404, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202404 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18628, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC202404(Accession XP_(—)114481.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202404.

LOC202460 (Accession XP_(—)114493.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202460 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202460, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202460 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16450, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC202460(Accession XP_(—)114493.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202460.

LOC202934 (Accession XP_(—)117486.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202934 BINDING SITE1 and LOC202934BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC202934, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202934BINDING SITE1 and LOC202934 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4820 andSEQ ID:1729 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC202934(Accession XP_(—)117486.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202934.

LOC203547 (Accession XP_(—)114719.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203547 BINDING SITE1 and LOC203547BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC203547, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203547BINDING SITE1 and LOC203547 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9545 andSEQ ID:2351 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC203547(Accession XP_(—)114719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203547.

LOC204288 (Accession XP_(—)115295.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC204288 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC204288, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC204288 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC204288(Accession XP_(—)115295.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC204288.

LOC219293 (Accession XP_(—)166599.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19361, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC219293(Accession XP_(—)166599.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219293.

LOC219700 (Accession XP_(—)167570.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219700 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219700, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219700 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2410, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC219700(Accession XP_(—)167570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219700.

LOC219731 (Accession XP_(—)167596.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4678, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC219731(Accession XP_(—)167596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219731.

LOC219735 (Accession XP_(—)167601.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219735 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219735, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219735 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18913, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC219735(Accession XP_(—)167601.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219735.

LOC219894 (Accession XP_(—)167782.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14588, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC219894(Accession XP_(—)167782.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219894.

LOC220074 (Accession NP_(—)660352.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220074 BINDING SITE1 through LOC220074BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC220074, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220074BINDING SITE1 through LOC220074 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:16838,SEQ ID:6497 and SEQ ID:9147 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC220074(Accession NP_(—)660352.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220074.

LOC221174 (Accession XP_(—)167915.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221174 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221174, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221174 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17256, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC221174(Accession XP_(—)167915.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221174.

LOC221663 (Accession XP_(—)168131.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC221663(Accession XP_(—)168131.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221663.

LOC221946 (Accession XP_(—)168340.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15948, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC221946(Accession XP_(—)168340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221946.

LOC221960 (Accession XP_(—)165859.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221960 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221960, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221960 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC221960(Accession XP_(—)165859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221960.

LOC221964 (Accession XP_(—)168342.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221964 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221964, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221964 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC221964(Accession XP_(—)168342.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221964.

LOC222057 (Accession XP_(—)166594.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222057 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222057, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222057 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC222057(Accession XP_(—)166594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222057.

LOC222068 (Accession XP_(—)166556.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222068 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222068, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222068 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC222068(Accession XP_(—)166556.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222068.

LOC222159 (Accession XP_(—)212100.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222159 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC222159, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC222159 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16228, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC222159(Accession XP_(—)212100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222159.

LOC252983 (Accession XP_(—)170858.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC252983 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC252983, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC252983 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC252983(Accession XP_(—)170858.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC252983.

LOC253612 (Accession XP_(—)172985.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253612 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253612, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253612 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5487, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC253612(Accession XP_(—)172985.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253612.

LOC253805 (Accession XP_(—)172854.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253805 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253805, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253805 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4532, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC253805(Accession XP_(—)172854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253805.

LOC254875 (Accession XP_(—)171170.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254875 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254875, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254875 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6188, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC254875(Accession XP_(—)171170.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254875.

LOC255031 (Accession XP_(—)173187.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255031 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3261, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC255031(Accession XP_(—)173187.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255031.

LOC255177 (Accession XP_(—)172941.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6294, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC255177(Accession XP_(—)172941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255177.

LOC255458 (Accession XP_(—)173150.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255458 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255458, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255458 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6365, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC255458(Accession XP_(—)173150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255458.

LOC255488 (Accession XP_(—)172581.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255488 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255488, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255488 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3150, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC255488(Accession XP_(—)172581.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255488.

LOC255975 (Accession XP_(—)171083.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255975 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255975, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255975 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC255975(Accession XP_(—)171083.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255975.

LOC256614 (Accession XP_(—)172864.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256614 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256614, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256614 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC256614(Accession XP_(—)172864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256614.

LOC282905 (Accession XP_(—)212606.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282905 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282905, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282905 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC282905(Accession XP_(—)212606.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282905.

LOC282943 (Accession XP_(—)212647.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282943 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282943, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282943 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC282943(Accession XP_(—)212647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282943.

LOC282963 (Accession XP_(—)210834.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282963 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282963, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282963 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC282963(Accession XP_(—)210834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282963.

LOC282972 (Accession XP_(—)210837.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282972 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282972, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282972 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18172, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC282972(Accession XP_(—)210837.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282972.

LOC282987 (Accession XP_(—)210845.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282987 BINDING SITE1 and LOC282987BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC282987, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282987BINDING SITE1 and LOC282987 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16541 andSEQ ID:12068 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC282987(Accession XP_(—)210845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282987.

LOC282997 (Accession XP_(—)208473.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282997 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282997, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282997 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11798, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC282997(Accession XP_(—)208473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282997.

LOC283047 (Accession XP_(—)210870.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283047 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283047, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283047 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283047(Accession XP_(—)210870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283047.

LOC283061 (Accession XP_(—)210875.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283061 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283061, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283061 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283061(Accession XP_(—)210875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283061.

LOC283087 (Accession XP_(—)208509.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283087 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283087, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283087 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4176, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283087(Accession XP_(—)208509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283087.

LOC283089 (Accession XP_(—)210885.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283089 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283089, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283089 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2219, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283089(Accession XP_(—)210885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283089.

LOC283119 (Accession XP_(—)210895.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283119 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283119, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283119 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16397, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283119(Accession XP_(—)210895.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283119.

LOC283130 (Accession XP_(—)208525.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283130 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283130, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283130 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5323, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283130(Accession XP_(—)208525.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283130.

LOC283140 (Accession XP_(—)210911.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283140 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283140, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283140 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283140(Accession XP_(—)210911.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283140.

LOC283142 (Accession XP_(—)210925.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283142 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19977, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283142(Accession XP_(—)210925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283142.

LOC283143 (Accession XP_(—)210920.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283143 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283143, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283143 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2650, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283143(Accession XP_(—)210920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283143.

LOC283152 (Accession XP_(—)210917.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283152 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283152, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283152 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19812, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283152(Accession XP_(—)210917.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283152.

LOC283170 (Accession XP_(—)208535.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283170 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283170, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283170 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4979, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283170(Accession XP_(—)208535.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283170.

LOC283177 (Accession XP_(—)210903.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283177(Accession XP_(—)210903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283177.

LOC283215 (Accession XP_(—)208555.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283215 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283215, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283215 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283215(Accession XP_(—)208555.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283215.

LOC283241 (Accession NP_(—)787089.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9525, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283241(Accession NP_(—)787089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283241.

LOC283244 (Accession XP_(—)208583.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283244 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283244, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283244 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283244(Accession XP_(—)208583.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283244.

LOC283262 (Accession XP_(—)210952.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283262 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283262, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283262 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8223, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283262(Accession XP_(—)210952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283262.

LOC283278 (Accession XP_(—)210961.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283278 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283278, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283278 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9036, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283278(Accession XP_(—)210961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283278.

LOC283293 (Accession XP_(—)210962.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283293(Accession XP_(—)210962.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283293.

LOC283299 (Accession XP_(—)210965.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283299 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283299, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283299 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9585, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283299(Accession XP_(—)210965.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283299.

LOC283329 (Accession XP_(—)210978.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283329 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283329, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283329 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2201, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283329(Accession XP_(—)210978.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283329.

LOC283335 (Accession XP_(—)210981.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283335 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283335BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283335, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283335BINDING SITE1 and LOC283335 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2143 andSEQ ID:16144 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283335(Accession XP_(—)210981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283335.

LOC283377 (Accession XP_(—)208647.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283377 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283377, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283377 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283377(Accession XP_(—)208647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283377.

LOC283387 (Accession XP_(—)211007.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283387(Accession XP_(—)211007.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283387.

LOC283394 (Accession XP_(—)211021.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283394 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283394, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283394 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283394(Accession XP_(—)211021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283394.

LOC283395 (Accession XP_(—)211020.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283395(Accession XP_(—)211020.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283395.

LOC283400 (Accession XP_(—)211024.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283400 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283400, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283400 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283400(Accession XP_(—)211024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283400.

LOC283432 (Accession XP_(—)211032.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283432 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283432, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283432 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16658, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283432(Accession XP_(—)211032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283432.

LOC283441 (Accession XP_(—)211043.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283441 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283441, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283441 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283441(Accession XP_(—)211043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283441.

LOC283442 (Accession XP_(—)211037.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283442 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283442, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283442 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10032, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283442(Accession XP_(—)211037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283442.

LOC283445 (Accession XP_(—)211044.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5683, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283445(Accession XP_(—)211044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283445.

LOC283452 (Accession XP_(—)208679.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283452 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283452, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283452 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7397, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283452(Accession XP_(—)208679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283452.

LOC283454 (Accession XP_(—)211049.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283454 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283454, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283454 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283454(Accession XP_(—)211049.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283454.

LOC283467 (Accession XP_(—)211050.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283467 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283467, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283467 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13967, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283467(Accession XP_(—)211050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283467.

LOC283475 (Accession XP_(—)211056.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9892, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283475(Accession XP_(—)211056.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283475.

LOC283484 (Accession XP_(—)211053.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283484 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283484, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283484 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17710, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283484(Accession XP_(—)211053.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283484.

LOC283487 (Accession XP_(—)211062.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283487 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283487, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283487 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7371, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283487(Accession XP_(—)211062.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283487.

LOC283507 (Accession XP_(—)211075.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283507 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283507, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283507 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283507(Accession XP_(—)211075.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283507.

LOC283534 (Accession XP_(—)211083.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283534 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283534, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283534 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283534(Accession XP_(—)211083.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283534.

LOC283570 (Accession XP_(—)211118.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283570 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283570, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283570 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13652, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283570(Accession XP_(—)211118.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283570.

LOC283575 (Accession XP_(—)211095.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283575 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283575BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283575, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283575BINDING SITE1 and LOC283575 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6183 andSEQ ID:10067 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283575(Accession XP_(—)211095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283575.

LOC283585 (Accession XP_(—)294741.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283585 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283585, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283585 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10466, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283585(Accession XP_(—)294741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283585.

LOC283588 (Accession NP_(—)787093.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283588 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283588, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283588 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10638, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283588(Accession NP_(—)787093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283588.

LOC283624 (Accession XP_(—)211126.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283624 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283624, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283624 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283624(Accession XP_(—)211126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283624.

LOC283637 (Accession XP_(—)211134.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283637 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283637BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283637, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283637BINDING SITE1 and LOC283637 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14859 andSEQ ID:3581 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283637(Accession XP_(—)211134.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283637.

LOC283641 (Accession XP_(—)208764.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283641 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283641, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283641 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283641(Accession XP_(—)208764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283641.

LOC283663 (Accession XP_(—)211147.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16674, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283663(Accession XP_(—)211147.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283663.

LOC283664 (Accession XP_(—)208773.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283664 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283664, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283664 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8450, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283664(Accession XP_(—)208773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283664.

LOC283672 (Accession XP_(—)211152.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283672 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283672, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283672 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283672(Accession XP_(—)211152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283672.

LOC283687 (Accession NP_(—)787094.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283687 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283687, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283687 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11904, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283687(Accession NP_(—)787094.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283687.

LOC283693 (Accession XP_(—)208788.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283693 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283693, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283693 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5305, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283693(Accession XP_(—)208788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283693.

LOC283701 (Accession XP_(—)211170.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283701 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283701BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283701, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283701BINDING SITE1 and LOC283701 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13716 andSEQ ID:14381 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283701(Accession XP_(—)211170.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283701.

LOC283723 (Accession XP_(—)211176.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283723 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283723, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283723 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9256, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283723(Accession XP_(—)211176.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283723.

LOC283741 (Accession XP_(—)208115.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283741 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283741, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283741 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283741(Accession XP_(—)208115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283741.

LOC283767 (Accession XP_(—)208835.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283767 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283767, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283767 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283767(Accession XP_(—)208835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283767.

LOC283778 (Accession XP_(—)211199.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283778 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283778, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283778 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4370, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283778(Accession XP_(—)211199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283778.

LOC283779 (Accession XP_(—)211198.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283779 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283779, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283779 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283779(Accession XP_(—)211198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283779.

LOC283801 (Accession XP_(—)208122.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283801 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283801, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283801 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283801(Accession XP_(—)208122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283801.

LOC283802 (Accession XP_(—)208850.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283802 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283802, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283802 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16700, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283802(Accession XP_(—)208850.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283802.

LOC283818 (Accession XP_(—)211218.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283818 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283818, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283818 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9546, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283818(Accession XP_(—)211218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283818.

LOC283849 (Accession XP_(—)208870.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283849 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283849, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283849 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4308, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283849(Accession XP_(—)208870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283849.

LOC283849 (Accession NP_(—)848611.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283849 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283849, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283849 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4308, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283849(Accession NP_(—)848611.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283849.

LOC283851 (Accession XP_(—)211229.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283851 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283851, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283851 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4974, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283851(Accession XP_(—)211229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283851.

LOC283856 (Accession XP_(—)211233.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283856, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283856 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283856(Accession XP_(—)211233.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283856.

LOC283861 (Accession NP_(—)787095.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283861 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283861BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283861, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283861BINDING SITE1 and LOC283861 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1401 andSEQ ID:1635 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283861(Accession NP_(—)787095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283861.

LOC283863 (Accession XP_(—)208875.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283863 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283863, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283863 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13285, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283863(Accession XP_(—)208875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283863.

LOC283887 (Accession XP_(—)211248.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283887 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283887, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283887 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18993, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283887(Accession XP_(—)211248.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283887.

LOC283888 (Accession XP_(—)211249.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283888 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283888BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283888, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283888BINDING SITE1 and LOC283888 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14104 andSEQ ID:11072 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283888(Accession XP_(—)211249.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283888.

LOC283889 (Accession XP_(—)208899.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283889 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283889BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283889, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283889BINDING SITE1 and LOC283889 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10739 andSEQ ID:3899 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283889(Accession XP_(—)208899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283889.

LOC283928 (Accession XP_(—)208909.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283928 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283928BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283928, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283928BINDING SITE1 and LOC283928 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:20101 andSEQ ID:4703 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283928(Accession XP_(—)208909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283928.

LOC283929 (Accession XP_(—)208905.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283929 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283929, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283929 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15775, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283929(Accession XP_(—)208905.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283929.

LOC283964 (Accession XP_(—)208145.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283964 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283964, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283964 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19569, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC283964(Accession XP_(—)208145.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283964.

LOC284001 (Accession XP_(—)208958.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284001 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284001BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284001, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284001BINDING SITE1 and LOC284001 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11764 andSEQ ID:18161 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284001(Accession XP_(—)208958.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284001.

LOC284016 (Accession XP_(—)211298.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284016 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284016, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284016 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3244, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284016(Accession XP_(—)211298.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284016.

LOC284017 (Accession XP_(—)208961.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284017 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284017, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284017 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18610, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284017(Accession XP_(—)208961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284017.

LOC284019 (Accession XP_(—)211302.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284019 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284019, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284019 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10124, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284019(Accession XP_(—)211302.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284019.

LOC284023 (Accession XP_(—)208983.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284023 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284023BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284023, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284023BINDING SITE1 and LOC284023 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17953 andSEQ ID:14597 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284023(Accession XP_(—)208983.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284023.

LOC284048 (Accession XP_(—)208152.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284048 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284048, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284048 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284048(Accession XP_(—)208152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284048.

LOC284074 (Accession XP_(—)211321.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284074 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284074BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284074, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284074BINDING SITE1 and LOC284074 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15531 andSEQ ID:1596 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284074(Accession XP_(—)211321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284074.

LOC284082 (Accession XP_(—)211323.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284082 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284082, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284082 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284082(Accession XP_(—)211323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284082.

LOC284095 (Accession XP_(—)211324.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284095 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284095BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284095, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284095BINDING SITE1 through LOC284095 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15513,SEQ ID:11799 and SEQ ID:7333 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284095(Accession XP_(—)211324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284095.

LOC284098 (Accession XP_(—)209008.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284098 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284098, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284098 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8582, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284098(Accession XP_(—)209008.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284098.

LOC284100 (Accession XP_(—)209015.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284100 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284100, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284100 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1777, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284100(Accession XP_(—)209015.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284100.

LOC284101 (Accession XP_(—)209019.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284101 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284101, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284101 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284101(Accession XP_(—)209019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284101.

LOC284102 (Accession XP_(—)211327.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284102 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284102BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284102, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284102BINDING SITE1 through LOC284102 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:7745,SEQ ID:18149 and SEQ ID:3233 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284102(Accession XP_(—)211327.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284102.

LOC284128 (Accession XP_(—)211342.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284128 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284128BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284128, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284128BINDING SITE1 and LOC284128 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17271 andSEQ ID:1966 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284128(Accession XP_(—)211342.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284128.

LOC284135 (Accession XP_(—)209032.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284135 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284135, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284135 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12779, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284135(Accession XP_(—)209032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284135.

LOC284145 (Accession XP_(—)211353.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284145 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284145, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284145 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4102, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284145(Accession XP_(—)211353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284145.

LOC284171 (Accession XP_(—)209051.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284171 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284171, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284171 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11530, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284171(Accession XP_(—)209051.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284171.

LOC284183 (Accession XP_(—)209059.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284183 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284183BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284183, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284183BINDING SITE1 and LOC284183 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1111 andSEQ ID:9456 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284183(Accession XP_(—)209059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284183.

LOC284186 (Accession XP_(—)209060.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284186 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284186, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284186 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284186(Accession XP_(—)209060.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284186.

LOC284191 (Accession XP_(—)211377.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284191 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284191, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284191 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284191(Accession XP_(—)211377.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284191.

LOC284202 (Accession XP_(—)208174.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284202 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284202, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284202 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284202(Accession XP_(—)208174.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284202.

LOC284267 (Accession XP_(—)211411.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284267 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284267, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284267 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8494, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284267(Accession XP_(—)211411.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284267.

LOC284276 (Accession XP_(—)211412.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284276 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284276, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284276 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1026, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284276(Accession XP_(—)211412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284276.

LOC284286 (Accession XP_(—)211419.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284286 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284286, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284286 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284286(Accession XP_(—)211419.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284286.

LOC284289 (Accession XP_(—)209105.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284289 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284289BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284289, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284289BINDING SITE1 and LOC284289 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16648 andSEQ ID:1885 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284289(Accession XP_(—)209105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284289.

LOC284297 (Accession XP_(—)209112.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284297 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284297, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284297 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1751, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284297(Accession XP_(—)209112.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284297.

LOC284304 (Accession XP_(—)211426.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284304 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284304, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284304 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4849, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284304(Accession XP_(—)211426.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284304.

LOC284317 (Accession XP_(—)209162.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284317 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284317BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284317, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284317BINDING SITE1 and LOC284317 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7077 andSEQ ID:3386 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284317(Accession XP_(—)209162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284317.

LOC284325 (Accession XP_(—)209143.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284325 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284325, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284325 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1731, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284325(Accession XP_(—)209143.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284325.

LOC284356 (Accession XP_(—)211437.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284356 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284356, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284356 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284356(Accession XP_(—)211437.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284356.

LOC284362 (Accession XP_(—)211435.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284362 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284362, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284362 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18898, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284362(Accession XP_(—)211435.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284362.

LOC284375 (Accession XP_(—)209154.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284375 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284375, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284375 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16701, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284375(Accession XP_(—)209154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284375.

LOC284376 (Accession XP_(—)209157.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284376 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284376, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284376 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19718, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284376(Accession XP_(—)209157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284376.

LOC284379 (Accession XP_(—)209163.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284379 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284379, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284379 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9312, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284379(Accession XP_(—)209163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284379.

LOC284395 (Accession XP_(—)211454.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16459, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284395(Accession XP_(—)211454.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284395.

LOC284396 (Accession XP_(—)211452.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284396 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284396, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284396 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10399, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284396(Accession XP_(—)211452.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284396.

LOC284405 (Accession XP_(—)209183.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284405 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284405BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284405, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284405BINDING SITE1 and LOC284405 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19462 andSEQ ID:2645 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284405(Accession XP_(—)209183.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284405.

LOC284408 (Accession XP_(—)211443.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14364, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284408(Accession XP_(—)211443.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284408.

LOC284410 (Accession XP_(—)211449.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284410 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284410, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284410 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17304, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284410(Accession XP_(—)211449.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284410.

LOC284421 (Accession XP_(—)209200.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284421 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284421BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284421, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284421BINDING SITE1 and LOC284421 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4533 andSEQ ID:15844 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284421(Accession XP_(—)209200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284421.

LOC284421 (Accession XP_(—)209200.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284421 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284421BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284421, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284421BINDING SITE1 and LOC284421 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15844 andSEQ ID:4975 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284421(Accession XP_(—)209200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284421.

LOC284426 (Accession XP_(—)209198.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284426 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284426BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284426, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284426BINDING SITE1 through LOC284426 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:5357,SEQ ID:13177 and SEQ ID:8752 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284426(Accession XP_(—)209198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284426.

LOC284454 (Accession XP_(—)209216.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284454 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284454BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284454, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284454BINDING SITE1 through LOC284454 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:3999,SEQ ID:19117 and SEQ ID:16031 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284454(Accession XP_(—)209216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284454.

LOC284456 (Accession XP_(—)211470.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284456 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284456, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284456 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18777, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284456(Accession XP_(—)211470.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284456.

LOC284471 (Accession XP_(—)209225.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284471 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284471, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284471 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19286, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284471(Accession XP_(—)209225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284471.

LOC284512 (Accession XP_(—)211500.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284512 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284512, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284512 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14119, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284512(Accession XP_(—)211500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284512.

LOC284513 (Accession XP_(—)211502.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284513 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284513, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284513 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18865, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284513(Accession XP_(—)211502.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284513.

LOC284549 (Accession XP_(—)211514.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284549 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284549, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284549 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284549(Accession XP_(—)211514.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284549.

LOC284551 (Accession XP_(—)211515.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284551 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284551, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284551 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9493, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284551(Accession XP_(—)211515.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284551.

LOC284577 (Accession XP_(—)211522.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284577 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284577, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284577 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19533, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284577(Accession XP_(—)211522.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284577.

LOC284587 (Accession XP_(—)209278.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284587(Accession XP_(—)209278.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284587.

LOC284611 (Accession XP_(—)211552.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284611 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284611, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284611 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12497, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284611(Accession XP_(—)211552.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284611.

LOC284628 (Accession XP_(—)211561.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284628 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284628, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284628 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284628(Accession XP_(—)211561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284628.

LOC284675 (Accession XP_(—)209319.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284675 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284675BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284675, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284675BINDING SITE1 and LOC284675 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2389 andSEQ ID:501 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284675(Accession XP_(—)209319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284675.

LOC284683 (Accession XP_(—)208236.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284683 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284683, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284683 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5926, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284683(Accession XP_(—)208236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284683.

LOC284701 (Accession XP_(—)294994.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284701 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284701, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284701 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284701(Accession XP_(—)294994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284701.

LOC284708 (Accession XP_(—)209332.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284708 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284708, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284708 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284708(Accession XP_(—)209332.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284708.

LOC284723 (Accession XP_(—)211602.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284723 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284723BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284723, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284723BINDING SITE1 through LOC284723 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:6498,SEQ ID:3182 and SEQ ID:2215 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284723(Accession XP_(—)211602.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284723.

LOC284805 (Accession XP_(—)209371.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284805 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284805BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284805, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284805BINDING SITE1 through LOC284805 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:8046,SEQ ID:853 and SEQ ID:1544 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284805(Accession XP_(—)209371.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284805.

LOC284839 (Accession XP_(—)211661.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284839 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284839, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284839 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284839(Accession XP_(—)211661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284839.

LOC284853 (Accession XP_(—)209383.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284853 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284853, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284853 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3582, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284853(Accession XP_(—)209383.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284853.

LOC284856 (Accession XP_(—)302835.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC284856, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC284856 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12736, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284856(Accession XP_(—)302835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284856.

LOC284856 (Accession XP_(—)211668.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC284856, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC284856 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12736, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284856(Accession XP_(—)211668.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284856.

LOC284859 (Accession XP_(—)209384.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284859 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284859, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284859 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284859(Accession XP_(—)209384.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284859.

LOC284861 (Accession XP_(—)211670.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284861 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284861, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284861 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284861(Accession XP_(—)211670.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284861.

LOC284865 (Accession XP_(—)211672.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284865 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284865, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284865 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1645, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284865(Accession XP_(—)211672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284865.

LOC284873 (Accession XP_(—)209412.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284873 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284873, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284873 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284873(Accession XP_(—)209412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284873.

LOC284874 (Accession XP_(—)209394.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284874 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284874BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284874, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284874BINDING SITE1 and LOC284874 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3846 andSEQ ID:16244 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284874(Accession XP_(—)209394.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284874.

LOC284934 (Accession XP_(—)211696.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284934 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284934, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284934 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284934(Accession XP_(—)211696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284934.

LOC284947 (Accession XP_(—)211705.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5465, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284947(Accession XP_(—)211705.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284947.

LOC284950 (Accession XP_(—)211703.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284950 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284950, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284950 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4025, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC284950(Accession XP_(—)211703.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284950.

LOC285002 (Accession XP_(—)211731.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285002 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285002, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285002 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3500, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285002(Accession XP_(—)211731.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285002.

LOC285026 (Accession XP_(—)209440.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285026 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285026, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285026 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285026(Accession XP_(—)209440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285026.

LOC285052 (Accession XP_(—)211751.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285052 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285052, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285052 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2174, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285052(Accession XP_(—)211751.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285052.

LOC285058 (Accession XP_(—)211753.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285058 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285058, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285058 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20023, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285058(Accession XP_(—)211753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285058.

LOC285083 (Accession XP_(—)209464.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285083 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285083, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285083 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285083(Accession XP_(—)209464.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285083.

LOC285088 (Accession XP_(—)209465.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285088 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285088, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285088 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6092, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285088(Accession XP_(—)209465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285088.

LOC285123 (Accession XP_(—)211773.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285123 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17113, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285123(Accession XP_(—)211773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285123.

LOC285127 (Accession XP_(—)211771.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285127 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285127BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285127, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285127BINDING SITE1 and LOC285127 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11528 andSEQ ID:5921 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285127(Accession XP_(—)211771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285127.

LOC285166 (Accession XP_(—)211791.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4283, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285166(Accession XP_(—)211791.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285166.

LOC285176 (Accession XP_(—)209500.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285176 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285176, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285176 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285176(Accession XP_(—)209500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285176.

LOC285193 (Accession XP_(—)209509.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285193 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285193, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285193 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285193(Accession XP_(—)209509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285193.

LOC285221 (Accession XP_(—)209521.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285221 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285221, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285221 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285221(Accession XP_(—)209521.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285221.

LOC285231 (Accession XP_(—)211813.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285231 BINDING SITE1 through LOC285231BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285231, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285231BINDING SITE1 through LOC285231 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:8001,SEQ ID:8001 and SEQ ID:15366 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285231(Accession XP_(—)211813.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285231.

LOC285231 (Accession XP_(—)211813.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285231 BINDING SITE1 through LOC285231BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285231, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285231BINDING SITE1 through LOC285231 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:9352,SEQ ID:15575 and SEQ ID:9374 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285231(Accession XP_(—)211813.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285231.

LOC285334 (Accession XP_(—)211844.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285334 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285334, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285334 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1027, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285334(Accession XP_(—)211844.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285334.

LOC285345 (Accession XP_(—)211854.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285345 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285345BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285345, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285345BINDING SITE1 and LOC285345 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:556 and SEQID:18883 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285345(Accession XP_(—)211854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285345.

LOC285366 (Accession XP_(—)209581.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285366 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285366, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285366 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6117, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285366(Accession XP_(—)209581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285366.

LOC285369 (Accession XP_(—)211861.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285369 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285369, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285369 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10352, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285369(Accession XP_(—)211861.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285369.

LOC285389 (Accession XP_(—)211873.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285389 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285389, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285389 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19692, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285389(Accession XP_(—)211873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285389.

LOC285392 (Accession XP_(—)211879.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285392 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285392BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285392, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285392BINDING SITE1 and LOC285392 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9688 andSEQ ID:17969 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285392(Accession XP_(—)211879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285392.

LOC285398 (Accession XP_(—)209593.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285398 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285398BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285398, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285398BINDING SITE1 and LOC285398 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4655 andSEQ ID:13286 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285398(Accession XP_(—)209593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285398.

LOC285429 (Accession XP_(—)209607.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285429 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285429, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285429 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4171, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285429(Accession XP_(—)209607.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285429.

LOC285488 (Accession XP_(—)211914.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285488 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285488, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285488 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13804, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285488(Accession XP_(—)211914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285488.

LOC285491 (Accession XP_(—)211917.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285491 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285491, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285491 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11239, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285491(Accession XP_(—)211917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285491.

LOC285509 (Accession XP_(—)211923.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285509 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285509, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285509 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3519, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285509(Accession XP_(—)211923.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285509.

LOC285510 (Accession XP_(—)209643.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285510 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285510, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285510 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14552, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285510(Accession XP_(—)209643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285510.

LOC285540 (Accession XP_(—)209654.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285540 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285540BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285540, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285540BINDING SITE1 and LOC285540 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6961 andSEQ ID:9543 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285540(Accession XP_(—)209654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285540.

LOC285560 (Accession XP_(—)209660.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285560 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285560, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285560 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8718, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285560(Accession XP_(—)209660.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285560.

LOC285589 (Accession XP_(—)209671.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285589 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285589BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285589, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285589BINDING SITE1 and LOC285589 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17087 andSEQ ID:12804 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285589(Accession XP_(—)209671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285589.

LOC285626 (Accession XP_(—)211959.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285626 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285626, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285626 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285626(Accession XP_(—)211959.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285626.

LOC285638 (Accession XP_(—)209693.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285638 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285638, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285638 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4949, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285638(Accession XP_(—)209693.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285638.

LOC285679 (Accession XP_(—)209719.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285679 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285679, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285679 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19299, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285679(Accession XP_(—)209719.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285679.

LOC285689 (Accession XP_(—)209724.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285689 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285689, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285689 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17726, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285689(Accession XP_(—)209724.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285689.

LOC285693 (Accession XP_(—)211981.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285693 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285693, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285693 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285693(Accession XP_(—)211981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285693.

LOC285722 (Accession XP_(—)211997.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285722 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285722, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285722 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18012, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285722(Accession XP_(—)211997.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285722.

LOC285744 (Accession XP_(—)209743.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285744 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285744, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285744 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11141, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285744(Accession XP_(—)209743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285744.

LOC285747 (Accession XP_(—)209742.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285747 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285747, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285747 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285747(Accession XP_(—)209742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285747.

LOC285760 (Accession XP_(—)209750.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285760 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285760, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285760 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13412, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285760(Accession XP_(—)209750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285760.

LOC285777 (Accession XP_(—)212013.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285777 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285777, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285777 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16810, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285777(Accession XP_(—)212013.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285777.

LOC285812 (Accession XP_(—)212055.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285812, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285812 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285812(Accession XP_(—)212055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285812.

LOC285813 (Accession XP_(—)212036.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12389, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285813(Accession XP_(—)212036.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285813.

LOC285822 (Accession XP_(—)209777.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285822 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285822BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285822, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285822BINDING SITE1 and LOC285822 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1847 andSEQ ID:9753 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285822(Accession XP_(—)209777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285822.

LOC285830 (Accession XP_(—)212043.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285830 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285830, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285830 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285830(Accession XP_(—)212043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285830.

LOC285843 (Accession XP_(—)212034.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285843 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285843, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285843 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285843(Accession XP_(—)212034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285843.

LOC285847 (Accession XP_(—)212045.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285847 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285847, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285847 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18945, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285847(Accession XP_(—)212045.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285847.

LOC285872 (Accession XP_(—)212061.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285872 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285872, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285872 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285872(Accession XP_(—)212061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285872.

LOC285914 (Accession XP_(—)209810.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285914 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285914, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285914 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6188, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285914(Accession XP_(—)209810.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285914.

LOC285923 (Accession XP_(—)212104.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285923 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285923, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285923 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19536, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285923(Accession XP_(—)212104.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285923.

LOC285924 (Accession XP_(—)209816.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285924 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285924, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285924 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17126, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285924(Accession XP_(—)209816.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285924.

LOC285945 (Accession XP_(—)212092.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285945 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285945, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285945 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285945(Accession XP_(—)212092.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285945.

LOC285952 (Accession XP_(—)209821.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285952 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285952, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285952 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15323, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285952(Accession XP_(—)209821.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285952.

LOC285961 (Accession XP_(—)209833.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285961 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285961, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285961 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2604, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285961(Accession XP_(—)209833.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285961.

LOC285972 (Accession XP_(—)212105.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285972 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285972, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285972 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5318, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285972(Accession XP_(—)212105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285972.

LOC285979 (Accession XP_(—)212117.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285979 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285979BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285979, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285979BINDING SITE1 and LOC285979 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1397 andSEQ ID:6388 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285979(Accession XP_(—)212117.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285979.

LOC285989 (Accession XP_(—)212111.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285989 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285989, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285989 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285989(Accession XP_(—)212111.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285989.

LOC285999 (Accession XP_(—)212120.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3647, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC285999(Accession XP_(—)212120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285999.

LOC286029 (Accession XP_(—)209866.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286029 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286029, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286029 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15231, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286029(Accession XP_(—)209866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286029.

LOC286030 (Accession XP_(—)209868.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286030 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286030, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286030 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2244, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286030(Accession XP_(—)209868.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286030.

LOC286039 (Accession XP_(—)209873.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286039 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286039(Accession XP_(—)209873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286039.

LOC286052 (Accession XP_(—)212152.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286052 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286052, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286052 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9367, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286052(Accession XP_(—)212152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286052.

LOC286075 (Accession NP_(—)776192.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286075 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286075, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286075 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17965, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286075(Accession NP_(—)776192.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286075.

LOC286078 (Accession XP_(—)212163.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286078 BINDING SITE1 through LOC286078BINDING SITE5 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286078, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286078BINDING SITE1 through LOC286078 BINDING SITE5, designated SEQ ID:15589,SEQ ID:16716, SEQ ID:15083, SEQ ID:3810 and SEQ ID:13100 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286078(Accession XP_(—)212163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286078.

LOC286090 (Accession XP_(—)212166.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286090 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286090, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286090 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286090(Accession XP_(—)212166.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286090.

LOC286126 (Accession XP_(—)212185.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286126 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286126, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286126 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286126(Accession XP_(—)212185.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286126.

LOC286132 (Accession XP_(—)212194.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286132 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286132, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286132 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7113, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286132(Accession XP_(—)212194.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286132.

LOC286135 (Accession XP_(—)212196.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286135 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286135, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286135 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9746, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286135(Accession XP_(—)212196.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286135.

LOC286166 (Accession XP_(—)209925.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3927, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286166(Accession XP_(—)209925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286166.

LOC286170 (Accession XP_(—)212211.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286170 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286170, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286170 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8426, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286170(Accession XP_(—)212211.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286170.

LOC286186 (Accession XP_(—)212219.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286186 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286186BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286186, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286186BINDING SITE1 and LOC286186 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18020 andSEQ ID:3430 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286186(Accession XP_(—)212219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286186.

LOC286206 (Accession XP_(—)209953.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286206 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286206, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286206 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2600, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286206(Accession XP_(—)209953.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286206.

LOC286207 (Accession XP_(—)209941.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286207 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286207, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286207 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19893, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286207(Accession XP_(—)209941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286207.

LOC286208 (Accession XP_(—)212230.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286208 BINDING SITE1 through LOC286208BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286208, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286208BINDING SITE1 through LOC286208 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:2849,SEQ ID:4372 and SEQ ID:9724 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286208(Accession XP_(—)212230.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286208.

LOC286215 (Accession XP_(—)212228.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286215 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286215, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286215 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19240, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286215(Accession XP_(—)212228.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286215.

LOC286221 (Accession XP_(—)212233.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286221 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286221, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286221 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7774, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286221(Accession XP_(—)212233.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286221.

LOC286223 (Accession XP_(—)209956.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286223 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286223, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286223 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6118, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286223(Accession XP_(—)209956.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286223.

LOC286245 (Accession XP_(—)212244.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286245 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286245, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286245 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286245(Accession XP_(—)212244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286245.

LOC286341 (Accession XP_(—)212278.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286341 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286341, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286341 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15975, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286341(Accession XP_(—)212278.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286341.

LOC286347 (Accession XP_(—)208408.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286347 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286347, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286347 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:522, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286347(Accession XP_(—)208408.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286347.

LOC286354 (Accession XP_(—)212286.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286354 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286354, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286354 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286354(Accession XP_(—)212286.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286354.

LOC286356 (Accession XP_(—)212290.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286356 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286356, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286356 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286356(Accession XP_(—)212290.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286356.

LOC286357 (Accession XP_(—)212285.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286357 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286357, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286357 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14974, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286357(Accession XP_(—)212285.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286357.

LOC286371 (Accession XP_(—)212291.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286371, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286371 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286371(Accession XP_(—)212291.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286371.

LOC286395 (Accession XP_(—)212308.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2722, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286395(Accession XP_(—)212308.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286395.

LOC286401 (Accession XP_(—)212310.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286401 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286401, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286401 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1038, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286401(Accession XP_(—)212310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286401.

LOC286441 (Accession XP_(—)212319.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286441 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286441, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286441 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286441(Accession XP_(—)212319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286441.

LOC286467 (Accession XP_(—)210063.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286467 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286467, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286467 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9580, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286467(Accession XP_(—)210063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286467.

LOC286553 (Accession XP_(—)212340.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286553 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286553, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286553 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286553(Accession XP_(—)212340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286553.

LOC286558 (Accession XP_(—)210106.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286558 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286558, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286558 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9264, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286558(Accession XP_(—)210106.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286558.

LOC286564 (Accession XP_(—)210108.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286564 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286564, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286564 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9264, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC286564(Accession XP_(—)210108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286564.

LOC338562 (Accession XP_(—)294654.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13760, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC338562(Accession XP_(—)294654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338562.

LOC338565 (Accession XP_(—)294653.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338565 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338565, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338565 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC338565(Accession XP_(—)294653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338565.

LOC338575 (Accession XP_(—)290473.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338575 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338575, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338575 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14074, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC338575(Accession XP_(—)290473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338575.

LOC338579 (Accession XP_(—)290472.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338579 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338579, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338579 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC338579(Accession XP_(—)290472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338579.

LOC338585 (Accession XP_(—)294658.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338585 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338585, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338585 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC338585(Accession XP_(—)294658.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338585.

LOC338645 (Accession XP_(—)290494.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338645 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338645, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338645 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6626, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC338645(Accession XP_(—)290494.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338645.

LOC338709 (Accession XP_(—)211595.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC338709(Accession XP_(—)211595.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338709.

LOC338731 (Accession XP_(—)294688.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6518, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC338731(Accession XP_(—)294688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338731.

LOC338739 (Accession XP_(—)294690.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338739 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338739BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338739, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338739BINDING SITE1 and LOC338739 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15044 andSEQ ID:14732 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC338739(Accession XP_(—)294690.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338739.

LOC338773 (Accession XP_(—)290570.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338773 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338773, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338773 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16493, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC338773(Accession XP_(—)290570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338773.

LOC338819 (Accession XP_(—)290216.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338819 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338819, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338819 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11507, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC338819(Accession XP_(—)290216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338819.

LOC338899 (Accession XP_(—)294740.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12341, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC338899(Accession XP_(—)294740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338899.

LOC338923 (Accession XP_(—)294742.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338923 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338923BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338923, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338923BINDING SITE1 and LOC338923 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8559 andSEQ ID:4298 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC338923(Accession XP_(—)294742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338923.

LOC338963 (Accession XP_(—)294757.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338963 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338963, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338963 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3348, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC338963(Accession XP_(—)294757.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338963.

LOC338991 (Accession XP_(—)290663.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338991 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338991, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338991 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC338991(Accession XP_(—)290663.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338991.

LOC338999 (Accession XP_(—)290659.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC338999(Accession XP_(—)290659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338999.

LOC339077 (Accession XP_(—)294802.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17484, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339077(Accession XP_(—)294802.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339077.

LOC339078 (Accession XP_(—)290692.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339078 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339078, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339078 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339078(Accession XP_(—)290692.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339078.

LOC339083 (Accession XP_(—)290697.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339083 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339083, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339083 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339083(Accession XP_(—)290697.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339083.

LOC339108 (Accession XP_(—)290711.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339108 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339108, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339108 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14266, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339108(Accession XP_(—)290711.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339108.

LOC339146 (Accession XP_(—)294825.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339146 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15614, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339146(Accession XP_(—)294825.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339146.

LOC339178 (Accession XP_(—)290742.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339178 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339178, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339178 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16261, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339178(Accession XP_(—)290742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339178.

LOC339201 (Accession XP_(—)290756.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4056, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339201(Accession XP_(—)290756.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339201.

LOC339216 (Accession XP_(—)290762.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339216 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339216, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339216 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339216(Accession XP_(—)290762.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339216.

LOC339248 (Accession XP_(—)294879.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339248 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339248, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339248 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339248(Accession XP_(—)294879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339248.

LOC339250 (Accession XP_(—)294883.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339250 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339250, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339250 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339250(Accession XP_(—)294883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339250.

LOC339282 (Accession XP_(—)294900.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339282(Accession XP_(—)294900.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339282.

LOC339283 (Accession XP_(—)294899.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339283 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339283, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339283 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11314, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339283(Accession XP_(—)294899.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339283.

LOC339324 (Accession XP_(—)290838.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339324 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339324, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339324 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339324(Accession XP_(—)290838.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339324.

LOC339325 (Accession XP_(—)290830.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339325 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339325BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339325, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339325BINDING SITE1 and LOC339325 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17114 andSEQ ID:16940 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339325(Accession XP_(—)290830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339325.

LOC339417 (Accession XP_(—)294944.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339417 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339417, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339417 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2027, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339417(Accession XP_(—)294944.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339417.

LOC339448 (Accession XP_(—)290902.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339448 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339448, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339448 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10679, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339448(Accession XP_(—)290902.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339448.

LOC339458 (Accession XP_(—)290911.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339458 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339458, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339458 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5488, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339458(Accession XP_(—)290911.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339458.

LOC339459 (Accession XP_(—)290907.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339459 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339459, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339459 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13513, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339459(Accession XP_(—)290907.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339459.

LOC339492 (Accession XP_(—)290919.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339492 BINDING SITE1 through LOC339492BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339492, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339492BINDING SITE1 through LOC339492 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:7386,SEQ ID:8590 and SEQ ID:695 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339492(Accession XP_(—)290919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339492.

LOC339577 (Accession XP_(—)295005.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339577 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339577BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339577, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339577BINDING SITE1 and LOC339577 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14733 andSEQ ID:12075 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339577(Accession XP_(—)295005.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339577.

LOC339600 (Accession XP_(—)295014.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339600 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339600, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339600 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15295, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339600(Accession XP_(—)295014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339600.

LOC339659 (Accession XP_(—)290981.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339659 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339659, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339659 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17076, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339659(Accession XP_(—)290981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339659.

LOC339685 (Accession XP_(—)295032.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339685 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339685, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339685 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1982, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339685(Accession XP_(—)295032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339685.

LOC339694 (Accession XP_(—)295035.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339694 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339694, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339694 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339694(Accession XP_(—)295035.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339694.

LOC339711 (Accession XP_(—)295038.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339711 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339711, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339711 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339711(Accession XP_(—)295038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339711.

LOC339720 (Accession XP_(—)295041.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339720 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339720, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339720 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339720(Accession XP_(—)295041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339720.

LOC339803 (Accession XP_(—)295072.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339803 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339803, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339803 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339803(Accession XP_(—)295072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339803.

LOC339808 (Accession XP_(—)295071.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339808 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339808, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339808 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6146, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339808(Accession XP_(—)295071.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339808.

LOC339809 (Accession XP_(—)291020.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339809 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339809BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339809, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339809BINDING SITE1 and LOC339809 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1744 andSEQ ID:17750 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339809(Accession XP_(—)291020.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339809.

LOC339833 (Accession XP_(—)291031.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339833 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339833BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339833, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339833BINDING SITE1 and LOC339833 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7633 andSEQ ID:10421 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339833(Accession XP_(—)291031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339833.

LOC339834 (Accession XP_(—)291033.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339834 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC339834, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC339834 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14645, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339834(Accession XP_(—)291033.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339834.

LOC339834 (Accession NP_(—)835467.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339834 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC339834, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC339834 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14645, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339834(Accession NP_(—)835467.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339834.

LOC339872 (Accession XP_(—)291050.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339872 BINDING SITE1 through LOC339872BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339872, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339872BINDING SITE1 through LOC339872 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:5858,SEQ ID:9299 and SEQ ID:4026 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339872(Accession XP_(—)291050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339872.

LOC339894 (Accession XP_(—)295095.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1081, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339894(Accession XP_(—)295095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339894.

LOC339907 (Accession XP_(—)291065.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339907 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339907, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339907 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339907(Accession XP_(—)291065.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339907.

LOC339909 (Accession XP_(—)291069.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10709, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339909(Accession XP_(—)291069.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339909.

LOC339914 (Accession XP_(—)295099.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339914 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339914, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339914 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:714, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339914(Accession XP_(—)295099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339914.

LOC339970 (Accession XP_(—)291095.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339970 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339970, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339970 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC339970(Accession XP_(—)291095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339970.

LOC340037 (Accession XP_(—)295137.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340037 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340037, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340037 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12244, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC340037(Accession XP_(—)295137.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340037.

LOC340125 (Accession XP_(—)291150.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340125 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340125, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340125 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC340125(Accession XP_(—)291150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340125.

LOC340138 (Accession XP_(—)291153.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340138 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340138, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340138 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11753, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC340138(Accession XP_(—)291153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340138.

LOC340156 (Accession XP_(—)291158.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340156 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340156, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340156 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC340156(Accession XP_(—)291158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340156.

LOC340227 (Accession XP_(—)291203.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340227 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340227, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340227 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC340227(Accession XP_(—)291203.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340227.

LOC340238 (Accession XP_(—)295188.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340238 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340238, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340238 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2179, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC340238(Accession XP_(—)295188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340238.

LOC340259 (Accession XP_(—)295190.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340259 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340259, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340259 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18147, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC340259(Accession XP_(—)295190.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340259.

LOC340290 (Accession XP_(—)291214.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340290 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340290, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340290 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15740, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC340290(Accession XP_(—)291214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340290.

LOC340390 (Accession XP_(—)291269.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340390 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340390, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340390 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC340390(Accession XP_(—)291269.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340390.

LOC340408 (Accession XP_(—)291274.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1309, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC340408(Accession XP_(—)291274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340408.

LOC340414 (Accession XP_(—)295240.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340414 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340414, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340414 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC340414(Accession XP_(—)295240.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340414.

LOC340450 (Accession XP_(—)295252.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340450 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340450, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340450 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC340450(Accession XP_(—)295252.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340450.

LOC340528 (Accession XP_(—)295268.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340528 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340528, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340528 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13053, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC340528(Accession XP_(—)295268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340528.

LOC342926 (Accession XP_(—)292790.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342926 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342926, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342926 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC342926(Accession XP_(—)292790.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342926.

LOC343435 (Accession XP_(—)295563.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC343435 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC343435, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC343435 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC343435(Accession XP_(—)295563.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC343435.

LOC345275 (Accession NP_(—)835236.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC345275 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC345275, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC345275 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:523, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC345275(Accession NP_(—)835236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC345275.

LOC345878 (Accession XP_(—)293993.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC345878 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC345878, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC345878 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12611, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC345878(Accession XP_(—)293993.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC345878.

LOC346653 (Accession XP_(—)294357.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346653 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC346653, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346653 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17927, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC346653(Accession XP_(—)294357.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346653.

LOC347648 (Accession XP_(—)300226.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347648 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347648, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347648 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9837, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC347648(Accession XP_(—)300226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347648.

LOC347764 (Accession XP_(—)300530.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347764 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347764, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347764 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC347764(Accession XP_(—)300530.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347764.

LOC347905 (Accession XP_(—)302624.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347905 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347905, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347905 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC347905(Accession XP_(—)302624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347905.

LOC347918 (Accession XP_(—)300565.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347918 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347918, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347918 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17689, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC347918(Accession XP_(—)300565.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347918.

LOC348075 (Accession XP_(—)302653.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348075 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348075BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348075, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348075BINDING SITE1 and LOC348075 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13716 andSEQ ID:14381 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348075(Accession XP_(—)302653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348075.

LOC348094 (Accession XP_(—)300615.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348094 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348094BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348094, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348094BINDING SITE1 and LOC348094 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13332 andSEQ ID:16473 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348094(Accession XP_(—)300615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348094.

LOC348113 (Accession XP_(—)300623.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348113 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348113(Accession XP_(—)300623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348113.

LOC348115 (Accession XP_(—)300626.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348115 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348115, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348115 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13705, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348115(Accession XP_(—)300626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348115.

LOC348137 (Accession XP_(—)300635.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348137(Accession XP_(—)300635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348137.

LOC348142 (Accession XP_(—)300636.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348142 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348142(Accession XP_(—)300636.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348142.

LOC348235 (Accession XP_(—)300670.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348235 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348235, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348235 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15852, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348235(Accession XP_(—)300670.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348235.

LOC348262 (Accession XP_(—)300683.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348262 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348262, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348262 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348262(Accession XP_(—)300683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348262.

LOC348314 (Accession XP_(—)302716.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348314 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348314, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348314 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16669, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348314(Accession XP_(—)302716.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348314.

LOC348326 (Accession XP_(—)300696.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348326 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348326, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348326 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348326(Accession XP_(—)300696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348326.

LOC348327 (Accession XP_(—)030209.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348327 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348327, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348327 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348327(Accession XP_(—)030209.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348327.

LOC348393 (Accession XP_(—)302741.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348393 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348393BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348393, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348393BINDING SITE1 and LOC348393 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:872 and SEQID:11192 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348393(Accession XP_(—)302741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348393.

LOC348396 (Accession XP_(—)300729.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348396 BINDING SITE1 through LOC348396BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348396, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348396BINDING SITE1 through LOC348396 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:10270,SEQ ID:1569 and SEQ ID:9545 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348396(Accession XP_(—)300729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348396.

LOC348402 (Accession XP_(—)300730.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348402 BINDING SITE1 through LOC348402BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348402, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348402BINDING SITE1 through LOC348402 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:7386,SEQ ID:695 and SEQ ID:8590 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348402(Accession XP_(—)300730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348402.

LOC348445 (Accession XP_(—)300738.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348445(Accession XP_(—)300738.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348445.

LOC348455 (Accession XP_(—)302760.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348455 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348455, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348455 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348455(Accession XP_(—)302760.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348455.

LOC348460 (Accession XP_(—)300743.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348460 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348460BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348460, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348460BINDING SITE1 and LOC348460 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13465 andSEQ ID:4143 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348460(Accession XP_(—)300743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348460.

LOC348474 (Accession XP_(—)209299.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348474 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348474, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348474 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348474(Accession XP_(—)209299.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348474.

LOC348494 (Accession XP_(—)302789.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348494 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348494, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348494 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6119, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348494(Accession XP_(—)302789.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348494.

LOC348503 (Accession XP_(—)300762.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348503 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348503, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348503 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19361, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348503(Accession XP_(—)300762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348503.

LOC348508 (Accession XP_(—)302806.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348508 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348508, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348508 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348508(Accession XP_(—)302806.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348508.

LOC348525 (Accession XP_(—)300778.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348525 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348525, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348525 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5488, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348525(Accession XP_(—)300778.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348525.

LOC348532 (Accession XP_(—)302818.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348532 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348532BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348532, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348532BINDING SITE1 and LOC348532 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:872 and SEQID:11192 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348532(Accession XP_(—)302818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348532.

LOC348583 (Accession XP_(—)302833.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348583 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348583, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348583 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348583(Accession XP_(—)302833.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348583.

LOC348594 (Accession XP_(—)302834.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348594 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348594, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348594 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348594(Accession XP_(—)302834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348594.

LOC348595 (Accession XP_(—)302837.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348595 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348595, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348595 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348595(Accession XP_(—)302837.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348595.

LOC348603 (Accession XP_(—)302844.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348603 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348603, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348603 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348603(Accession XP_(—)302844.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348603.

LOC348605 (Accession XP_(—)300793.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348605 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348605, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348605 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348605(Accession XP_(—)300793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348605.

LOC348702 (Accession XP_(—)300808.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348702 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348702, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348702 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7387, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348702(Accession XP_(—)300808.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348702.

LOC348790 (Accession XP_(—)300843.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348790 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348790, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348790 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:810, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348790(Accession XP_(—)300843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348790.

LOC348797 (Accession XP_(—)302888.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348797 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348797, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348797 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348797(Accession XP_(—)302888.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348797.

LOC348798 (Accession XP_(—)300845.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348798 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348798, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348798 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19402, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348798(Accession XP_(—)300845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348798.

LOC348825 (Accession XP_(—)300853.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348825 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348825, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348825 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15126, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348825(Accession XP_(—)300853.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348825.

LOC348842 (Accession XP_(—)300861.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348842 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348842, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348842 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348842(Accession XP_(—)300861.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348842.

LOC348947 (Accession XP_(—)302929.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8605, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348947(Accession XP_(—)302929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348947.

LOC348995 (Accession XP_(—)300434.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348995 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348995, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348995 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1900, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC348995(Accession XP_(—)300434.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348995.

LOC349024 (Accession XP_(—)300250.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349024 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349024BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349024, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349024BINDING SITE1 and LOC349024 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1746 andSEQ ID:4617 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC349024(Accession XP_(—)300250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349024.

LOC349075 (Accession XP_(—)300932.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349075 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349075, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349075 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC349075(Accession XP_(—)300932.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349075.

LOC349096 (Accession XP_(—)300937.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349096 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349096, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349096 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6188, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC349096(Accession XP_(—)300937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349096.

LOC349114 (Accession XP_(—)302960.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349114 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349114, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349114 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC349114(Accession XP_(—)302960.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349114.

LOC349170 (Accession XP_(—)300969.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349170 BINDING SITE1 through LOC349170BINDING SITE5 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349170, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349170BINDING SITE1 through LOC349170 BINDING SITE5, designated SEQ ID:9545,SEQ ID:11508, SEQ ID:18074, SEQ ID:3349 and SEQ ID:958 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC349170(Accession XP_(—)300969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349170.

LOC349251 (Accession XP_(—)300251.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349251 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349251BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349251, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349251BINDING SITE1 and LOC349251 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4454 andSEQ ID:2323 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC349251(Accession XP_(—)300251.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349251.

LOC349360 (Accession XP_(—)088528.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349360 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349360, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349360 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10639, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC349360(Accession XP_(—)088528.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349360.

LOC349408 (Accession XP_(—)303044.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13466, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC349408(Accession XP_(—)303044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349408.

LOC349440 (Accession XP_(—)300513.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349440 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349440, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349440 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC349440(Accession XP_(—)300513.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349440.

LOC350106 (Accession XP_(—)303810.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350106 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350106, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350106 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18715, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC350106(Accession XP_(—)303810.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350106.

LOC350914 (Accession XP_(—)304556.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350914 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350914, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350914 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC350914(Accession XP_(—)304556.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350914.

LOC51058 (Accession NP_(—)056995.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51058 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51058,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51058 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5678, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC51058(Accession NP_(—)056995.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51058.

LOC51193 (Accession NP_(—)057415.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51193 BINDING SITE1 and LOC51193BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC51193, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51193BINDING SITE1 and LOC51193 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3111 and SEQID:14721 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC51193(Accession NP_(—)057415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51193.

LOC51257 (Accession NP_(—)057580.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51257 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51257,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51257 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14855, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC51257(Accession NP_(—)057580.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51257.

LOC51334 (Accession NP_(—)057728.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51334 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51334,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51334 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8243, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC51334(Accession NP_(—)057728.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51334.

LOC51336 (Accession NP_(—)057730.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51336 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51336,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51336 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18703, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC51336(Accession NP_(—)057730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51336.

LOC55954 (Accession NP_(—)061976.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC55954 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC55954,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC55954 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC55954(Accession NP_(—)061976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC55954.

LOC56902 (Accession NP_(—)064528.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC56902 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC56902,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC56902 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5945, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC56902(Accession NP_(—)064528.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC56902.

LOC56926 (Accession NP_(—)064555.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC56926 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC56926,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC56926 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8643, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC56926(Accession NP_(—)064555.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC56926.

LOC57107 (Accession NP_(—)065114.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC57107 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57107,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57107 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC57107(Accession NP_(—)065114.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC57107.

LOC57146 (Accession NP_(—)065155.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC57146 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57146,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57146 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11036, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC57146(Accession NP_(—)065155.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC57146.

LOC89894 (Accession NP_(—)612350.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC89894 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC89894,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC89894 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC89894(Accession NP_(—)612350.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC89894.

LOC90408 (Accession XP_(—)031517.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90408 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90408,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90408 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7704, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC90408(Accession XP_(—)031517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90408.

LOC90485 (Accession XP_(—)032059.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90485 BINDING SITE1 and LOC90485BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC90485, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90485BINDING SITE1 and LOC90485 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18698 andSEQ ID:6896 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC90485(Accession XP_(—)032059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90485.

LOC90719 (Accession XP_(—)033704.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90719 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90719,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90719 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13994, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC90719(Accession XP_(—)033704.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90719.

LOC90999 (Accession XP_(—)035410.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90999 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90999,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90999 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15038, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC90999(Accession XP_(—)035410.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90999.

LOC91115 (Accession XP_(—)036218.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91115 BINDING SITE1 through LOC91115BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC91115, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91115BINDING SITE1 through LOC91115 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:19989,SEQ ID:12591 and SEQ ID:17831 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC91115(Accession XP_(—)036218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91115.

LOC91170 (Accession XP_(—)036612.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91170 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16178, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC91170(Accession XP_(—)036612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91170.

LOC91250 (Accession XP_(—)037135.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91250 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91250,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91250 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8577, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC91250(Accession XP_(—)037135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91250.

LOC91266 (Accession XP_(—)037268.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91266 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91266,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91266 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18355, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC91266(Accession XP_(—)037268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91266.

LOC91373 (Accession XP_(—)038063.5) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91373 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91373,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91373 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9077, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC91373(Accession XP_(—)038063.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91373.

LOC91549 (Accession XP_(—)039115.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91549 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91549,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91549 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17238, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC91549(Accession XP_(—)039115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91549.

LOC91661 (Accession NP_(—)612381.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91661 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91661,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91661 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC91661(Accession NP_(—)612381.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91661.

LOC91663 (Accession NP_(—)612382.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91663 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91663,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91663 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC91663(Accession NP_(—)612382.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91663.

LOC91893 (Accession XP_(—)041340.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91893 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91893,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91893 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC91893(Accession XP_(—)041340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91893.

LOC92148 (Accession XP_(—)043160.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92148 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92148,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92148 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4097, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC92148(Accession XP_(—)043160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92148.

LOC92597 (Accession NP_(—)775739.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92597 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92597,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92597 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19339, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC92597(Accession NP_(—)775739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92597.

LOC93132 (Accession XP_(—)049396.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93132 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93132,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93132 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9953, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of LOC93132(Accession XP_(—)049396.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93132.

Lanosterol synthase (2,3-oxidosqualene-lanosterol cyclase) (LSS,Accession NP_(—)002331.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LSS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LSS, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LSS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6091, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Lanosterolsynthase (2,3-oxidosqualene-lanosterol cyclase) (LSS, AccessionNP_(—)002331.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LSS.

Leukotriene b4 receptor (LTB4R, Accession NP_(—)000743.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LTB4R BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LTB4R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LTB4RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1022, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Leukotriene b4receptor (LTB4R, Accession NP_(—)000743.1), a gene which may be thecardiac p2y receptor involved in the regulation of cardiac musclecontraction through modulation of l-type calcium currents. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LTB4R.

The function of LTB4R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Leukotriene b4 receptor2 (LTB4R2, Accession NP_(—)062813.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LTB4R2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LTB4R2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LTB4R2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15504, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Leukotriene b4receptor 2 (LTB4R2, Accession NP_(—)062813.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LTB4R2.

Lymphocyte antigen 75 (LY75, Accession NP_(—)002340.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LY75 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LY75, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LY75 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Lymphocyte antigen75 (LY75, Accession NP_(—)002340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LY75.

Lysozyme (renal amyloidosis) (Ly, Accession NP_(—)000230.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LYZ BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby Ly, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LYZ BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Lysozyme (renalamyloidosis) (Ly, Accession NP_(—)000230.1), a gene which abacteriolytic enzyme. and therefore may be associated with Renalamyloidosis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Renal amyloidosis, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with LYZ.

The function of LYZ has been established by previous studies. Lysozyme(EC 3.2.1.17) catalyzes the hydrolysis of certain mucopolysaccharides ofbacterial cell walls. Specifically, it catalyzes the hydrolysis of thebacterial cell wall beta(1-4) glycosidic linkages betweenN-acetylmuramic acid and N-acetylglucosamine. It is found in spleen,lung, kidney, white blood cells, plasma, saliva, milk and tears.Alexander Fleming (1881-1955), of penicillin fame, discovered and namedlysozyme. In a communication to the Royal Society, Fleming (1922) wrote:‘. I wish to draw attention to a substance present in the tissues andsecretions of the body, which is capable of rapidly dissolving certainbacteria. As this substance has properties akin to those of ferments Ihave called it a Lysozyme.’ Fleming and Allison (1922) demonstrated anunusually high concentration in cartilage, indeed the highest of anytissue. Its role in cartilage is unknown. It resembles lactalbumin (OMIMRef. No. 149750) in structure. Human lysozyme has a molecular mass of14,602 Da. Neufeld (1972) suggested that a genetic defect of lysozymemight underlie a skeletal dysplasia. Spitznagel et al. (1972) observed apatient with selective deficiency of a particular type of neutrophilgranule which resulted in about 50% reduction in lysozyme levels. Thepatient showed increased susceptibility to infectionPrieur et al. (1974)described inherited lysozyme deficiency in rabbits. No abnormality ofcartilage or bone was noted (Greenwald et al., 1975). Older mutantrabbits showed increased susceptibility to infections, especiallysubcutaneous abscesses (Prieur, 1975). Camara et al. (1990) identified 2isozymes of rabbit lysozyme and showed that their distribution wastissue specific. Leukocytic and gastrointestinal isozymes were clearlydistinguished, and a possible lymphoepithelial isozyme that resembledthe gastrointestinal isozyme electrophoretically and chromatographicallybut not kinetically was demonstrated. Mutant, lysozyme-deficient rabbitscompletely lacked a detectable leukocytic isozyme but hadgastrointestinal and lymphoepithelial isozymes indistinguishable fromthose of normal rabbits. By electrophoretic methods, the mutant rabbitswere shown to lack a protein band corresponding to that of theleukocytic isozyme in normal rabbits Canet et al. (1999) studied theunfolding and refolding properties of human lysozyme and 2 of itsamyloidogenic variants, ile56 to thr and asp67 to his, by stopped- flowfluorescence and hydrogen exchange pulse labeling coupled with massspectrometry. Their results suggested that the amyloidogenic nature ofthe lysozyme variants arises from a decrease in the stability of thenative fold relative to partially folded intermediates. The origin ofthis instability was different in the 2 variants, being caused in onecase primarily by a reduction in the folding rate and in the other by anincrease in the unfolding rate. In both cases, this resulted in a lowpopulation of soluble partially folded species that can aggregate in aslow and controlled manner to form amyloid fibrils

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Canet, D.; Sunde, M.; Last, A. M.; Miranker, A.; Spencer, A.; Robinson,C. V.; Dobson, C. M.: Mechanistic studies of the folding of humanlysozyme and the origin of amyloidogenic behavior in its disease-relatedvariants. Biochemistry 38:6419-6427, 1999; and

Camara, V. M.; Harding, J. W.; Prieur, D. J.: Inherited lysozymedeficiency in rabbits: the absence of a primary isozyme of lysozyme asthe cause of the condition. Lab. Invest. 63:544-55.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of LYZ are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 153450, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Leucine zipper, putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, AccessionNP_(—)066300.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LZTS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LZTS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LZTS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4518, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Leucine zipper,putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, Accession NP_(—)066300.1), a genewhich is an essential component of the nucleoskeleton. potential role incrosslinking filaments or anchoring other molecules. it is essential forgrowth. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LZTS1.

The function of LZTS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. MAC30 (AccessionXP_(—)031536.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAC30 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAC30, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAC30 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5069, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MAC30 (AccessionXP_(—)031536.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAC30.

MAIL (Accession NP_(—)113607.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAIL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAIL, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MAIL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2338, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MAIL (AccessionNP_(—)113607.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAIL.

Male germ cell-associated kinase (MAK, Accession NP_(—)005897.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAK BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MAK, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1989, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Male germcell-associated kinase (MAK, Accession NP_(—)005897.1), a gene whichplays an important role in spermatogenesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MAK.

The function of MAK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. MAPA (AccessionNP_(—)660299.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAPA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAPA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAPA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5231, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MAPA (AccessionNP_(—)660299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPA.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase 8 interacting protein 3 (MAPK8IP3,Accession NP_(—)203750.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAPK8IP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MAPK8IP3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPK8IP3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14298, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase 8 interacting protein 3 (MAPK8IP3, AccessionNP_(—)203750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPK8IP3.

MCLC (Accession NP_(—)055942.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCLC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MCLC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MCLC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7270, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MCLC (AccessionNP_(—)055942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MCLC.

Mdm2, transformed 3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse)(MDM2, Accession NP_(—)006873.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMDM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006873.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 has been established by previous studies. MDM2 actsas a major regulator of the tumor suppressor p53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170)by targeting its destruction. Oliner et al. (1992) used MDM2 clones tolocalize the human gene to 12q13-q14 by analysis of human-hamstersomatic cell hybrids. By fluorescence in situ hybridization ontosimultaneously DAPI-banded metaphase chromosomes and interphase nuclei,Mitchell et al. (1995) mapped MDM2 to 12q14.3-q15 distal to CDK4 (OMIMRef. No. 123829) and flanked by Genethon microsatellites D12S80 andD12S83. On both the physical and the genetic maps of chromosome 12,Bureau et al. (1995) mapped the IFG gene (OMIM Ref. No. 147570) close tothe D12S335 and D12S313 microsatellites. They also physically mapped itclose to the locus of the MDM2 oncogene on 12q15, a localizationproximal to that arrived at earlier. They described the organization ofthe Ifg, Myf6 (OMIM Ref. No. 159991), Mdm1, and Mdm2 loci on mousechromosome 10 in a region with homology of synteny to human 12q15. .Bueso-Ramos et al. (1993) found overexpression of the MDM2 oncogene inleukemias. Inactivation of tumor suppressor genes leads to deregulatedcell proliferation and is a key factor in human tumorigenesis. Mutationsin the p53 and retinoblastoma (OMIM Ref. No. 180200) genes arefrequently associated with human cancers, and simultaneous inactivationof both RB and p53 is frequently observed in naturally occurring tumors.Additionally, 3 distinct DNA tumor virus groups (papovaviruses,adenoviruses, and human papillomaviruses) transform cells by targetingand inactivating certain functions of both the p53 and RB1 geneproducts. Xiao et al. (1995) showed that MDM2 interacts physically andfunctionally with the RB protein and can inhibit its growth regulatorycapacity. They thus demonstrated that both RB and p53 can be subjectedto negative regulation by the product of a single cellularprotooncogene. Mdm2 acts as a major regulator of the tumor suppressorp53 by targeting its destruction. Ries et al. (2000) showed that themdm2 gene is also regulated by the Ras-driven Raf/MEK/MAP kinasepathway, in a p53-independent manner. Mdm2 induced by activated Rafdegrades p53 in the absence of the Mdm2 inhibitor p19(ARF) (OMIM Ref.No. 600160). This regulatory pathway accounts for the observation thatcells transformed by oncogenic Ras are more resistant to p53-dependentapoptosis following exposure to DNA damage. Activation of theRas-induced Raf/MEK/MAP kinase may therefore play a key role insuppressing p53 during tumor development and treatment. In primarycells, Raf also activates the Mdm2 inhibitor p19(ARF). Levels of p53 aretherefore determined by opposing effects of Raf- induced p19(ARF) andMdm2. The MDM2 oncoprotein promotes cell survival and cell cycleprogression by inhibiting the p53 tumor suppressor protein (OMIM Ref.No. 191170). To regulate p53, MDM2 must gain nuclear entry; Mayo andDonner (2001) identified the mechanism that induces this.Mitogen-induced activation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (see OMIMRef. No. PIK3CA; 171834) and its downstream target, the AKT/PKBserine-threonine kinase (OMIM Ref. No. 164730), results inphosphorylation of MDM2 on serine-166 and serine-186. Phosphorylation onthese sites is necessary for translocation of MDM2 from the cytoplasminto the nucleus. Pharmacologic blockade of PI3-kinase/AKT signaling orexpression of dominant-negative PI3-kinase or AKT inhibits nuclear entryof MDM2, increases cellular levels of p53, and augments p53transcriptional activity. Expression of constitutively active AKTpromotes nuclear entry of MDM2, diminishes cellular levels of p53, anddecreases p53 transcriptional activity. Mutation of the AKTphosphorylation sites in MDM2 produces a mutant protein that is unableto enter the nucleus and increases p53 activity. The demonstration thatPI3-kinase/AKT signaling affects MDM2 localization provided insight intohow this pathway, which is inappropriately activated in manymalignancies, affects the function of p53. Testa and Bellacosa (2001)reviewed the central role of AKT in tumorigenesis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ries, S.; Biederer, C.; Woods, D.; Shifman, O.; Shirasawa, S.; Sasazuki,T.; McMahon, M.; Oren, M.; McCormick, F.: Opposing effects of Ras onp53: transcriptional activation of mdm2 and induction of p19(ARF). Cell103:321-330, 2000; and

Bueso-Ramos, C. E.; Yang, Y.; deLeon, E.; McCown, P.; Stass, S. A.;Albitar, M.: The human MDM-2 oncogene is overexpressed in leukemias.Blood 82:2617-2623, 1993.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MDM2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164785, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Mdm2, transformed 3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 bindingprotein (mouse) (MDM2, Accession NP_(—)006870.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MDM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6671, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006870.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 has been established by previous studies. MDM2 actsas a major regulator of the tumor suppressor p53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170)by targeting its destruction. Oliner et al. (1992) used MDM2 clones tolocalize the human gene to 12q13-q14 by analysis of human-hamstersomatic cell hybrids. By fluorescence in situ hybridization ontosimultaneously DAPI-banded metaphase chromosomes and interphase nuclei,Mitchell et al. (1995) mapped MDM2 to 12q14.3-q15 distal to CDK4 (OMIMRef. No. 123829) and flanked by Genethon microsatellites D12S80 andD12S83. On both the physical and the genetic maps of chromosome 12,Bureau et al. (1995) mapped the IFG gene (OMIM Ref. No. 147570) close tothe D12S335 and D12S313 microsatellites. They also physically mapped itclose to the locus of the MDM2 oncogene on 12q15, a localizationproximal to that arrived at earlier. They described the organization ofthe Ifg, Myf6 (OMIM Ref. No. 159991), Mdm1, and Mdm2 loci on mousechromosome 10 in a region with homology of synteny to human 12q15. .Bueso-Ramos et al. (1993) found overexpression of the MDM2 oncogene inleukemias. Inactivation of tumor suppressor genes leads to deregulatedcell proliferation and is a key factor in human tumorigenesis. Mutationsin the p53 and retinoblastoma (OMIM Ref. No. 180200) genes arefrequently associated with human cancers, and simultaneous inactivationof both RB and p53 is frequently observed in naturally occurring tumors.Additionally, 3 distinct DNA tumor virus groups (papovaviruses,adenoviruses, and human papillomaviruses) transform cells by targetingand inactivating certain functions of both the p53 and RB1 geneproducts. Xiao et al. (1995) showed that MDM2 interacts physically andfunctionally with the RB protein and can inhibit its growth regulatorycapacity. They thus demonstrated that both RB and p53 can be subjectedto negative regulation by the product of a single cellularprotooncogene. Mdm2 acts as a major regulator of the tumor suppressorp53 by targeting its destruction. Ries et al. (2000) showed that themdm2 gene is also regulated by the Ras-driven Raf/MEK/MAP kinasepathway, in a p53-independent manner. Mdm2 induced by activated Rafdegrades p53 in the absence of the Mdm2 inhibitor p19(ARF) (OMIM Ref.No. 600160). This regulatory pathway accounts for the observation thatcells transformed by oncogenic Ras are more resistant to p53-dependentapoptosis following exposure to DNA damage. Activation of theRas-induced Raf/MEK/MAP kinase may therefore play a key role insuppressing p53 during tumor development and treatment. In primarycells, Raf also activates the Mdm2 inhibitor p19(ARF). Levels of p53 aretherefore determined by opposing effects of Raf- induced p19(ARF) andMdm2. The MDM2 oncoprotein promotes cell survival and cell cycleprogression by inhibiting the p53 tumor suppressor protein (OMIM Ref.No. 191170). To regulate p53, MDM2 must gain nuclear entry; Mayo andDonner (2001) identified the mechanism that induces this.Mitogen-induced activation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (see OMIMRef. No. PIK3CA; 171834) and its downstream target, the AKT/PKBserine-threonine kinase (OMIM Ref. No. 164730), results inphosphorylation of MDM2 on serine-166 and serine-186. Phosphorylation onthese sites is necessary for translocation of MDM2 from the cytoplasminto the nucleus. Pharmacologic blockade of PI3-kinase/AKT signaling orexpression of dominant-negative PI3-kinase or AKT inhibits nuclear entryof MDM2, increases cellular levels of p53, and augments p53transcriptional activity. Expression of constitutively active AKTpromotes nuclear entry of MDM2, diminishes cellular levels of p53, anddecreases p53 transcriptional activity. Mutation of the AKTphosphorylation sites in MDM2 produces a mutant protein that is unableto enter the nucleus and increases p53 activity. The demonstration thatPI3-kinase/AKT signaling affects MDM2 localization provided insight intohow this pathway, which is inappropriately activated in manymalignancies, affects the function of p53. Testa and Bellacosa (2001)reviewed the central role of AKT in tumorigenesis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ries, S.; Biederer, C.; Woods, D.; Shifman, O.; Shirasawa, S.; Sasazuki,T.; McMahon, M.; Oren, M.; McCormick, F.: Opposing effects of Ras onp53: transcriptional activation of mdm2 and induction of p19(ARF). Cell103:321-330, 2000; and

Bueso-Ramos, C. E.; Yang, Y.; deLeon, E.; McCown, P.; Stass, S. A.;Albitar, M.: The human MDM-2 oncogene is overexpressed in leukemias.Blood 82:2617-2623, 1993.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MDM2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164785, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Mdm2, transformed 3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 bindingprotein (mouse) (MDM2, Accession NP_(—)006869.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MDM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6671, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006869.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 has been established by previous studies. MDM2 actsas a major regulator of the tumor suppressor p53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170)by targeting its destruction. Oliner et al. (1992) used MDM2 clones tolocalize the human gene to 12q13-q14 by analysis of human-hamstersomatic cell hybrids. By fluorescence in situ hybridization ontosimultaneously DAPI-banded metaphase chromosomes and interphase nuclei,Mitchell et al. (1995) mapped MDM2 to 12q14.3-q15 distal to CDK4 (OMIMRef. No. 123829) and flanked by Genethon microsatellites D12S80 andD12S83. On both the physical and the genetic maps of chromosome 12,Bureau et al. (1995) mapped the IFG gene (OMIM Ref. No. 147570) close tothe D12S335 and D12S313 microsatellites. They also physically mapped itclose to the locus of the MDM2 oncogene on 12q15, a localizationproximal to that arrived at earlier. They described the organization ofthe Ifg, Myf6 (OMIM Ref. No. 159991), Mdm1, and Mdm2 loci on mousechromosome 10 in a region with homology of synteny to human 12q15. .Bueso-Ramos et al. (1993) found overexpression of the MDM2 oncogene inleukemias. Inactivation of tumor suppressor genes leads to deregulatedcell proliferation and is a key factor in human tumorigenesis. Mutationsin the p53 and retinoblastoma (OMIM Ref. No. 180200) genes arefrequently associated with human cancers, and simultaneous inactivationof both RB and p53 is frequently observed in naturally occurring tumors.Additionally, 3 distinct DNA tumor virus groups (papovaviruses,adenoviruses, and human papillomaviruses) transform cells by targetingand inactivating certain functions of both the p53 and RB1 geneproducts. Xiao et al. (1995) showed that MDM2 interacts physically andfunctionally with the RB protein and can inhibit its growth regulatorycapacity. They thus demonstrated that both RB and p53 can be subjectedto negative regulation by the product of a single cellularprotooncogene. Mdm2 acts as a major regulator of the tumor suppressorp53 by targeting its destruction. Ries et al. (2000) showed that themdm2 gene is also regulated by the Ras-driven Raf/MEK/MAP kinasepathway, in a p53-independent manner. Mdm2 induced by activated Rafdegrades p53 in the absence of the Mdm2 inhibitor p19(ARF) (OMIM Ref.No. 600160). This regulatory pathway accounts for the observation thatcells transformed by oncogenic Ras are more resistant to p53-dependentapoptosis following exposure to DNA damage. Activation of theRas-induced Raf/MEK/MAP kinase may therefore play a key role insuppressing p53 during tumor development and treatment. In primarycells, Raf also activates the Mdm2 inhibitor p19(ARF). Levels of p53 aretherefore determined by opposing effects of Raf- induced p19(ARF) andMdm2. The MDM2 oncoprotein promotes cell survival and cell cycleprogression by inhibiting the p53 tumor suppressor protein (OMIM Ref.No. 191170). To regulate p53, MDM2 must gain nuclear entry; Mayo andDonner (2001) identified the mechanism that induces this.Mitogen-induced activation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (see OMIMRef. No. PIK3CA; 171834) and its downstream target, the AKT/PKBserine-threonine kinase (OMIM Ref. No. 164730), results inphosphorylation of MDM2 on serine-166 and serine-186. Phosphorylation onthese sites is necessary for translocation of MDM2 from the cytoplasminto the nucleus. Pharmacologic blockade of PI3-kinase/AKT signaling orexpression of dominant-negative PI3-kinase or AKT inhibits nuclear entryof MDM2, increases cellular levels of p53, and augments p53transcriptional activity. Expression of constitutively active AKTpromotes nuclear entry of MDM2, diminishes cellular levels of p53, anddecreases p53 transcriptional activity. Mutation of the AKTphosphorylation sites in MDM2 produces a mutant protein that is unableto enter the nucleus and increases p53 activity. The demonstration thatPI3-kinase/AKT signaling affects MDM2 localization provided insight intohow this pathway, which is inappropriately activated in manymalignancies, affects the function of p53. Testa and Bellacosa (2001)reviewed the central role of AKT in tumorigenesis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ries, S.; Biederer, C.; Woods, D.; Shifman, O.; Shirasawa, S.; Sasazuki,T.; McMahon, M.; Oren, M.; McCormick, F.: Opposing effects of Ras onp53: transcriptional activation of mdm2 and induction of p19(ARF). Cell103:321-330, 2000; and

Bueso-Ramos, C. E.; Yang, Y.; deLeon, E.; McCown, P.; Stass, S. A.;Albitar, M.: The human MDM-2 oncogene is overexpressed in leukemias.Blood 82:2617-2623, 1993.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MDM2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164785, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Mdm2, transformed 3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 bindingprotein (mouse) (MDM2, Accession NP_(—)006872.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MDM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6671, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006872.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 has been established by previous studies. MDM2 actsas a major regulator of the tumor suppressor p53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170)by targeting its destruction. Oliner et al. (1992) used MDM2 clones tolocalize the human gene to 12q13-q14 by analysis of human-hamstersomatic cell hybrids. By fluorescence in situ hybridization ontosimultaneously DAPI-banded metaphase chromosomes and interphase nuclei,Mitchell et al. (1995) mapped MDM2 to 12q14.3-q15 distal to CDK4 (OMIMRef. No. 123829) and flanked by Genethon microsatellites D12S80 andD12S83. On both the physical and the genetic maps of chromosome 12,Bureau et al. (1995) mapped the IFG gene (OMIM Ref. No. 147570) close tothe D12S335 and D12S313 microsatellites. They also physically mapped itclose to the locus of the MDM2 oncogene on 12q15, a localizationproximal to that arrived at earlier. They described the organization ofthe Ifg, Myf6 (OMIM Ref. No. 159991), Mdm1, and Mdm2 loci on mousechromosome 10 in a region with homology of synteny to human 12q15. .Bueso-Ramos et al. (1993) found overexpression of the MDM2 oncogene inleukemias. Inactivation of tumor suppressor genes leads to deregulatedcell proliferation and is a key factor in human tumorigenesis. Mutationsin the p53 and retinoblastoma (OMIM Ref. No. 180200) genes arefrequently associated with human cancers, and simultaneous inactivationof both RB and p53 is frequently observed in naturally occurring tumors.Additionally, 3 distinct DNA tumor virus groups (papovaviruses,adenoviruses, and human papillomaviruses) transform cells by targetingand inactivating certain functions of both the p53 and RB1 geneproducts. Xiao et al. (1995) showed that MDM2 interacts physically andfunctionally with the RB protein and can inhibit its growth regulatorycapacity. They thus demonstrated that both RB and p53 can be subjectedto negative regulation by the product of a single cellularprotooncogene. Mdm2 acts as a major regulator of the tumor suppressorp53 by targeting its destruction. Ries et al. (2000) showed that themdm2 gene is also regulated by the Ras-driven Raf/MEK/MAP kinasepathway, in a p53-independent manner. Mdm2 induced by activated Rafdegrades p53 in the absence of the Mdm2 inhibitor p19(ARF) (OMIM Ref.No. 600160). This regulatory pathway accounts for the observation thatcells transformed by oncogenic Ras are more resistant to p53-dependentapoptosis following exposure to DNA damage. Activation of theRas-induced Raf/MEK/MAP kinase may therefore play a key role insuppressing p53 during tumor development and treatment. In primarycells, Raf also activates the Mdm2 inhibitor p19(ARF). Levels of p53 aretherefore determined by opposing effects of Raf- induced p19(ARF) andMdm2. The MDM2 oncoprotein promotes cell survival and cell cycleprogression by inhibiting the p53 tumor suppressor protein (OMIM Ref.No. 191170). To regulate p53, MDM2 must gain nuclear entry; Mayo andDonner (2001) identified the mechanism that induces this.Mitogen-induced activation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (see OMIMRef. No. PIK3CA; 171834) and its downstream target, the AKT/PKBserine-threonine kinase (OMIM Ref. No. 164730), results inphosphorylation of MDM2 on serine-166 and serine-186. Phosphorylation onthese sites is necessary for translocation of MDM2 from the cytoplasminto the nucleus. Pharmacologic blockade of PI3-kinase/AKT signaling orexpression of dominant-negative PI3-kinase or AKT inhibits nuclear entryof MDM2, increases cellular levels of p53, and augments p53transcriptional activity. Expression of constitutively active AKTpromotes nuclear entry of MDM2, diminishes cellular levels of p53, anddecreases p53 transcriptional activity. Mutation of the AKTphosphorylation sites in MDM2 produces a mutant protein that is unableto enter the nucleus and increases p53 activity. The demonstration thatPI3-kinase/AKT signaling affects MDM2 localization provided insight intohow this pathway, which is inappropriately activated in manymalignancies, affects the function of p53. Testa and Bellacosa (2001)reviewed the central role of AKT in tumorigenesis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ries, S.; Biederer, C.; Woods, D.; Shifman, O.; Shirasawa, S.; Sasazuki,T.; McMahon, M.; Oren, M.; McCormick, F.: Opposing effects of Ras onp53: transcriptional activation of mdm2 and induction of p19(ARF). Cell103:321-330, 2000; and

Bueso-Ramos, C. E.; Yang, Y.; deLeon, E.; McCown, P.; Stass, S. A.;Albitar, M.: The human MDM-2 oncogene is overexpressed in leukemias.Blood 82:2617-2623, 1993.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MDM2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164785, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Mdm2, transformed 3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 bindingprotein (mouse) (MDM2, Accession NP_(—)002383.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MDM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6671, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)002383.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 has been established by previous studies. MDM2 actsas a major regulator of the tumor suppressor p53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170)by targeting its destruction. Oliner et al. (1992) used MDM2 clones tolocalize the human gene to 12q13-q14 by analysis of human-hamstersomatic cell hybrids. By fluorescence in situ hybridization ontosimultaneously DAPI-banded metaphase chromosomes and interphase nuclei,Mitchell et al. (1995) mapped MDM2 to 12q14.3-q15 distal to CDK4 (OMIMRef. No. 123829) and flanked by Genethon microsatellites D12S80 andD12S83. On both the physical and the genetic maps of chromosome 12,Bureau et al. (1995) mapped the IFG gene (OMIM Ref. No. 147570) close tothe D12S335 and D12S313 microsatellites. They also physically mapped itclose to the locus of the MDM2 oncogene on 12q15, a localizationproximal to that arrived at earlier. They described the organization ofthe Ifg, Myf6 (OMIM Ref. No. 159991), Mdm1, and Mdm2 loci on mousechromosome 10 in a region with homology of synteny to human 12q15. .Bueso-Ramos et al. (1993) found overexpression of the MDM2 oncogene inleukemias. Inactivation of tumor suppressor genes leads to deregulatedcell proliferation and is a key factor in human tumorigenesis. Mutationsin the p53 and retinoblastoma (OMIM Ref. No. 180200) genes arefrequently associated with human cancers, and simultaneous inactivationof both RB and p53 is frequently observed in naturally occurring tumors.Additionally, 3 distinct DNA tumor virus groups (papovaviruses,adenoviruses, and human papillomaviruses) transform cells by targetingand inactivating certain functions of both the p53 and RB1 geneproducts. Xiao et al. (1995) showed that MDM2 interacts physically andfunctionally with the RB protein and can inhibit its growth regulatorycapacity. They thus demonstrated that both RB and p53 can be subjectedto negative regulation by the product of a single cellularprotooncogene. Mdm2 acts as a major regulator of the tumor suppressorp53 by targeting its destruction. Ries et al. (2000) showed that themdm2 gene is also regulated by the Ras-driven Raf/MEK/MAP kinasepathway, in a p53-independent manner. Mdm2 induced by activated Rafdegrades p53 in the absence of the Mdm2 inhibitor p19(ARF) (OMIM Ref.No. 600160). This regulatory pathway accounts for the observation thatcells transformed by oncogenic Ras are more resistant to p53-dependentapoptosis following exposure to DNA damage. Activation of theRas-induced Raf/MEK/MAP kinase may therefore play a key role insuppressing p53 during tumor development and treatment. In primarycells, Raf also activates the Mdm2 inhibitor p19(ARF). Levels of p53 aretherefore determined by opposing effects of Raf- induced p19(ARF) andMdm2. The MDM2 oncoprotein promotes cell survival and cell cycleprogression by inhibiting the p53 tumor suppressor protein (OMIM Ref.No. 191170). To regulate p53, MDM2 must gain nuclear entry; Mayo andDonner (2001) identified the mechanism that induces this.Mitogen-induced activation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (see OMIMRef. No. PIK3CA; 171834) and its downstream target, the AKT/PKBserine-threonine kinase (OMIM Ref. No. 164730), results inphosphorylation of MDM2 on serine-166 and serine-186. Phosphorylation onthese sites is necessary for translocation of MDM2 from the cytoplasminto the nucleus. Pharmacologic blockade of PI3-kinase/AKT signaling orexpression of dominant-negative PI3-kinase or AKT inhibits nuclear entryof MDM2, increases cellular levels of p53, and augments p53transcriptional activity. Expression of constitutively active AKTpromotes nuclear entry of MDM2, diminishes cellular levels of p53, anddecreases p53 transcriptional activity. Mutation of the AKTphosphorylation sites in MDM2 produces a mutant protein that is unableto enter the nucleus and increases p53 activity. The demonstration thatPI3-kinase/AKT signaling affects MDM2 localization provided insight intohow this pathway, which is inappropriately activated in manymalignancies, affects the function of p53. Testa and Bellacosa (2001)reviewed the central role of AKT in tumorigenesis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ries, S.; Biederer, C.; Woods, D.; Shifman, O.; Shirasawa, S.; Sasazuki,T.; McMahon, M.; Oren, M.; McCormick, F.: Opposing effects of Ras onp53: transcriptional activation of mdm2 and induction of p19(ARF). Cell103:321-330, 2000; and

Bueso-Ramos, C. E.; Yang, Y.; deLeon, E.; McCown, P.; Stass, S. A.;Albitar, M.: The human MDM-2 oncogene is overexpressed in leukemias.Blood 82:2617-2623, 1993.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MDM2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164785, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Mdm2, transformed 3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 bindingprotein (mouse) (MDM2, Accession NP_(—)006871.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MDM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6671, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006871.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 has been established by previous studies. MDM2 actsas a major regulator of the tumor suppressor p53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170)by targeting its destruction. Oliner et al. (1992) used MDM2 clones tolocalize the human gene to 12q13-q14 by analysis of human-hamstersomatic cell hybrids. By fluorescence in situ hybridization ontosimultaneously DAPI-banded metaphase chromosomes and interphase nuclei,Mitchell et al. (1995) mapped MDM2 to 12q14.3-q15 distal to CDK4 (OMIMRef. No. 123829) and flanked by Genethon microsatellites D12S80 andD12S83. On both the physical and the genetic maps of chromosome 12,Bureau et al. (1995) mapped the IFG gene (OMIM Ref. No. 147570) close tothe D12S335 and D12S313 microsatellites. They also physically mapped itclose to the locus of the MDM2 oncogene on 12q15, a localizationproximal to that arrived at earlier. They described the organization ofthe Ifg, Myf6 (OMIM Ref. No. 159991), Mdm1, and Mdm2 loci on mousechromosome 10 in a region with homology of synteny to human 12q15. .Bueso-Ramos et al. (1993) found overexpression of the MDM2 oncogene inleukemias. Inactivation of tumor suppressor genes leads to deregulatedcell proliferation and is a key factor in human tumorigenesis. Mutationsin the p53 and retinoblastoma (OMIM Ref. No. 180200) genes arefrequently associated with human cancers, and simultaneous inactivationof both RB and p53 is frequently observed in naturally occurring tumors.Additionally, 3 distinct DNA tumor virus groups (papovaviruses,adenoviruses, and human papillomaviruses) transform cells by targetingand inactivating certain functions of both the p53 and RB1 geneproducts. Xiao et al. (1995) showed that MDM2 interacts physically andfunctionally with the RB protein and can inhibit its growth regulatorycapacity. They thus demonstrated that both RB and p53 can be subjectedto negative regulation by the product of a single cellularprotooncogene. Mdm2 acts as a major regulator of the tumor suppressorp53 by targeting its destruction. Ries et al. (2000) showed that themdm2 gene is also regulated by the Ras-driven Raf/MEK/MAP kinasepathway, in a p53-independent manner. Mdm2 induced by activated Rafdegrades p53 in the absence of the Mdm2 inhibitor p19(ARF) (OMIM Ref.No. 600160). This regulatory pathway accounts for the observation thatcells transformed by oncogenic Ras are more resistant to p53-dependentapoptosis following exposure to DNA damage. Activation of theRas-induced Raf/MEK/MAP kinase may therefore play a key role insuppressing p53 during tumor development and treatment. In primarycells, Raf also activates the Mdm2 inhibitor p19(ARF). Levels of p53 aretherefore determined by opposing effects of Raf- induced p19(ARF) andMdm2. The MDM2 oncoprotein promotes cell survival and cell cycleprogression by inhibiting the p53 tumor suppressor protein (OMIM Ref.No. 191170). To regulate p53, MDM2 must gain nuclear entry; Mayo andDonner (2001) identified the mechanism that induces this.Mitogen-induced activation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (see OMIMRef. No. PIK3CA; 171834) and its downstream target, the AKT/PKBserine-threonine kinase (OMIM Ref. No. 164730), results inphosphorylation of MDM2 on serine-166 and serine-186. Phosphorylation onthese sites is necessary for translocation of MDM2 from the cytoplasminto the nucleus. Pharmacologic blockade of PI3-kinase/AKT signaling orexpression of dominant-negative PI3-kinase or AKT inhibits nuclear entryof MDM2, increases cellular levels of p53, and augments p53transcriptional activity. Expression of constitutively active AKTpromotes nuclear entry of MDM2, diminishes cellular levels of p53, anddecreases p53 transcriptional activity. Mutation of the AKTphosphorylation sites in MDM2 produces a mutant protein that is unableto enter the nucleus and increases p53 activity. The demonstration thatPI3-kinase/AKT signaling affects MDM2 localization provided insight intohow this pathway, which is inappropriately activated in manymalignancies, affects the function of p53. Testa and Bellacosa (2001)reviewed the central role of AKT in tumorigenesis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ries, S.; Biederer, C.; Woods, D.; Shifman, O.; Shirasawa, S.; Sasazuki,T.; McMahon, M.; Oren, M.; McCormick, F.: Opposing effects of Ras onp53: transcriptional activation of mdm2 and induction of p19(ARF). Cell103:321-330, 2000; and

Bueso-Ramos, C. E.; Yang, Y.; deLeon, E.; McCown, P.; Stass, S. A.;Albitar, M.: The human MDM-2 oncogene is overexpressed in leukemias.Blood 82:2617-2623, 1993.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MDM2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164785, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Mdm4, transformed 3t3 cell double minute 4, p53 bindingprotein (mouse) (MDM4, Accession NP_(—)002384.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MDM4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MDM4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7078, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Mdm4, transformed3t3 cell double minute 4, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM4, AccessionNP_(—)002384.1), a gene which Strongly similar to murine Mdm4; mayinteract with p53. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MDM4.

The function of MDM4 has been established by previous studies. Shvartset al. (1997) isolated cDNAs encoding MDM4 by screening a human cDNAlibrary from a colonic tumorigenic cell line with a mouse mdmx probe.The human MDM4 gene encodes a 490-amino acid protein containing a RINGfinger domain and a putative nuclear localization signal. The predictedmass of the protein was 54 kD, while the observed mass was 80 kD, adifference which Shvarts et al. (1997) stated was probably due tophosphorylation or other posttranslational modification. Northern blotanalysis revealed a 10-kb mRNA expressed at a high level in thymus andat lower levels in all other tissues tested. A 2.2-kb mRNA was detectedin testis. MDM4 protein produced by in vitro translation interacts withp53 (OMIM Ref. No. 191170) via a binding domain located in the N-terminal region of the MDM4 protein. MDM4 shows significant structuralsimilarity to p53-binding protein MDM2 (OMIM Ref. No. 164785), an E3ubiquitin ligase. The interaction between MDM2 and p53 is critical forcell viability; loss of Mdm2 causes cell death in vitro and in vivo in ap53-dependent manner. MDM4 has some of the same properties as MDM2, butunlike MDM2, it does not cause nuclear export or degradation of p53. Tostudy MDM4 function in vivo, Parant et al. (2001) deleted the Mdm4 genein mice. Mdm4-null mice died at 7.5 to 8.5 days postcoitum due to lossof cell proliferation. When Parant et al. (2001) crossed in a p53-nullallele, they found that loss of p53 completely rescued the Mdm4-/-embryonic lethality. Thus, MDM2 and MDM4 are nonoverlapping criticalregulators of p53 in vivo. These data defined a new pathway of p53regulation and raised the possibility that increased MDM4 levels and theresulting inactivation of p53 contribute to the development of humantumors. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Shvarts et al. (1997)mapped the MDM4 gene to human chromosome 1q32.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Parant, J.; Chavez-Reyes, A.; Little, N. A.; Yan, W.; Reinke, V.;Jochemsen, A. G.; Lozano, G.: Rescue of embryonic lethality in Mdm4-nullmice by loss of Trp53 suggests a nonoverlapping pathway with MDM2 toregulate p53. Nature Genet. 29:92-95, 2001; and

Shvarts, A.; Bazuine, M.; Dekker, P.; Ramos, Y. F. M.; Steegenga, W. T.;Merckx, G.; van Ham, R. C. A.; van der Houven van Oordt, W.; van der Eb,A. J.; Jochemsen, A. G. : Isolation an.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MDM4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602704, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Mediterranean fever (MEFV, Accession NP_(—)000234.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEFV BINDINGSITE1 and MEFV BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by MEFV, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MEFV BINDING SITE1 and MEFV BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:19829 and SEQ ID:5443 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Mediterraneanfever (MEFV, Accession NP_(—)000234.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MEFV.

Mesoderm development candidate 2 (MESDC2, Accession XP_(—)051854.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MESDC2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MESDC2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMESDC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6523, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Mesodermdevelopment candidate 2 (MESDC2, Accession XP_(—)051854.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MESDC2.

MFTC (Accession NP_(—)110407.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MFTC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MFTC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MFTC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16545, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MFTC (AccessionNP_(—)110407.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MFTC.

Mannosyl (alpha-1,6-)-glycoproteinbeta-1,2-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase (MGAT2, AccessionNP_(—)079374.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGAT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MGAT2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGAT2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Mannosyl(alpha-1,6-)-glycoprotein beta-1,2-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase(MGAT2, Accession NP_(—)079374.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MGAT2.

MGC10772 (Accession NP_(—)085044.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10772 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10772,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10772 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5386, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC10772(Accession NP_(—)085044.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10772.

MGC10818 (Accession NP_(—)085045.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10818 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10818,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10818 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC10818(Accession NP_(—)085045.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10818.

MGC11102 (Accession NP_(—)115701.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC11102 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11102,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11102 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17609, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC11102(Accession NP_(—)115701.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC11102.

MGC12262 (Accession NP_(—)116085.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12262 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12262,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12262 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC12262(Accession NP_(—)116085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12262.

MGC12518 (Accession NP_(—)291026.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12518 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12518,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12518 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18251, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC12518(Accession NP_(—)291026.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12518.

MGC13017 (Accession NP_(—)542387.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13017 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13017,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13017 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC13017(Accession NP_(—)542387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13017.

MGC13024 (Accession NP_(—)689501.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13564, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC13024(Accession NP_(—)689501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13024.

MGC13138 (Accession NP_(—)219363.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13138 BINDING SITE1 and MGC13138BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC13138, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13138BINDING SITE1 and MGC13138 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6646 and SEQID:9543 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC13138(Accession NP_(—)219363.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13138.

MGC13170 (Accession NP_(—)116101.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13170 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20116, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC13170(Accession NP_(—)116101.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13170.

MGC13204 (Accession NP_(—)113653.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13204 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13204,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13204 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9494, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC13204(Accession NP_(—)113653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13204.

MGC14289 (Accession NP_(—)542391.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14289 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14289,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14289 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3677, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC14289(Accession NP_(—)542391.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14289.

MGC14436 (Accession NP_(—)116286.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14436 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14436,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14436 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17347, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC14436(Accession NP_(—)116286.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14436.

MGC14836 (Accession NP_(—)219480.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14836 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14836,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14836 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC14836(Accession NP_(—)219480.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14836.

MGC15419 (Accession NP_(—)079011.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15419 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15419,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15419 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15115, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC15419(Accession NP_(—)079011.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15419.

MGC15606 (Accession NP_(—)659474.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15606 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15606,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15606 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10968, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC15606(Accession NP_(—)659474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15606.

MGC15668 (Accession NP_(—)116145.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15668 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15668,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15668 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3620, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC15668(Accession NP_(—)116145.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15668.

MGC15873 (Accession NP_(—)116309.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15873 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15873,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15873 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC15873(Accession NP_(—)116309.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15873.

MGC1842 (Accession XP_(—)037797.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC1842 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC1842,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC1842 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15046, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC1842 (AccessionXP_(—)037797.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC1842.

MGC21675 (Accession NP_(—)443093.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC21675 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC21675,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC21675 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC21675(Accession NP_(—)443093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC21675.

MGC21738 (Accession NP_(—)659481.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC21738 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC21738,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC21738 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8134, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC21738(Accession NP_(—)659481.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC21738.

MGC2306 (Accession NP_(—)002041.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2306 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2306,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2306 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC2306 (AccessionNP_(—)002041.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2306.

MGC2474 (Accession NP_(—)076420.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2474 BINDING SITE1 and MGC2474 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby MGC2474, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2474 BINDING SITE1and MGC2474 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7797 and SEQ ID:18665respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC2474 (AccessionNP_(—)076420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2474.

MGC2477 (Accession NP_(—)077004.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2477 BINDING SITE1 through MGC2477 BINDINGSITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by MGC2477, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2477BINDING SITE1 through MGC2477 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:8610, SEQID:19729 and SEQ ID:5609 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC2477 (AccessionNP_(—)077004.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2477.

MGC2603 (Accession NP_(—)076942.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2603 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2603,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2603 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5845, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC2603 (AccessionNP_(—)076942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2603.

MGC2718 (Accession NP_(—)076972.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2718 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2718,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2718 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC2718 (AccessionNP_(—)076972.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2718.

MGC27345 (Accession XP_(—)300964.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC27345 BINDING SITE1 and MGC27345BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MGC27345, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC27345 BINDING SITE1 and MGC27345 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:19385 and SEQ ID:18352 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC27345(Accession XP_(—)300964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC27345.

MGC29891 (Accession NP_(—)653219.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29891 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29891,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29891 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC29891(Accession NP_(—)653219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29891.

MGC29898 (Accession NP_(—)659485.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29898 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29898,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29898 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16672, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC29898(Accession NP_(—)659485.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29898.

MGC3113 (Accession NP_(—)076940.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3113 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3113,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3113 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10136, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC3113 (AccessionNP_(—)076940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3113.

MGC3207 (Accession NP_(—)115661.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3207 BINDING SITE1 and MGC3207 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby MGC3207, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3207 BINDING SITE1and MGC3207 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5157 and SEQ ID:13812respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC3207 (AccessionNP_(—)115661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3207.

MGC3329 (Accession NP_(—)076991.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3329 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3329,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3329 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC3329 (AccessionNP_(—)076991.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3329.

MGC33637 (Accession NP_(—)689809.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33637 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33637,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33637 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12069, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC33637(Accession NP_(—)689809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33637.

MGC33887 (Accession NP_(—)659473.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33887 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33887,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33887 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC33887(Accession NP_(—)659473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33887.

MGC34034 (Accession NP_(—)694956.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34034 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34034,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34034 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC34034(Accession NP_(—)694956.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34034.

MGC34079 (Accession NP_(—)689688.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34079 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34079,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34079 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19817, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC34079(Accession NP_(—)689688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34079.

MGC34132 (Accession XP_(—)291029.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34132 BINDING SITE1 and MGC34132BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC34132, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34132BINDING SITE1 and MGC34132 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9087 and SEQID:8232 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC34132(Accession XP_(—)291029.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34132.

MGC35136 (Accession NP_(—)689640.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35136 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8535, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC35136(Accession NP_(—)689640.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35136.

MGC35440 (Accession NP_(—)694952.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35440 BINDING SITE1 and MGC35440BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC35440, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35440BINDING SITE1 and MGC35440 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7378 and SEQID:6886 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC35440(Accession NP_(—)694952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35440.

MGC35468 (Accession NP_(—)694976.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35468 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35468,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35468 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7484, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC35468(Accession NP_(—)694976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35468.

MGC35521 (Accession NP_(—)659502.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35521 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35521,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35521 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC35521(Accession NP_(—)659502.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35521.

MGC3771 (Accession NP_(—)112232.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3771 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3771,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3771 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3231, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC3771 (AccessionNP_(—)112232.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3771.

MGC39320 (Accession NP_(—)689642.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC39320 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39320,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39320 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13428, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC39320(Accession NP_(—)689642.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC39320.

MGC40157 (Accession NP_(—)689563.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40157 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40157,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40157 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10743, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC40157(Accession NP_(—)689563.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40157.

MGC40168 (Accession NP_(—)714920.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40168 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40168,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40168 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC40168(Accession NP_(—)714920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40168.

MGC40579 (Accession NP_(—)689989.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40579 BINDING SITE1 and MGC40579BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC40579, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40579BINDING SITE1 and MGC40579 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19220 andSEQ ID:16218 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC40579(Accession NP_(—)689989.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40579.

MGC4248 (Accession NP_(—)115709.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4248 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4248,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4248 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3338, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC4248 (AccessionNP_(—)115709.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4248.

MGC43122 (Accession NP_(—)775784.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC43122 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC43122,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC43122 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC43122(Accession NP_(—)775784.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC43122.

MGC50337 (Accession NP_(—)848604.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50337 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC50337,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50337 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC50337(Accession NP_(—)848604.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50337.

MGC50452 (Accession NP_(—)775733.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50452 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC50452,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50452 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC50452(Accession NP_(—)775733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50452.

MGC50559 (Accession NP_(—)776163.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50559 BINDING SITE1 and MGC50559BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC50559, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50559BINDING SITE1 and MGC50559 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11296 andSEQ ID:15151 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC50559(Accession NP_(—)776163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50559.

MGC9912 (Accession NP_(—)542395.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC9912 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC9912,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC9912 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12221, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGC9912 (AccessionNP_(—)542395.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC9912.

MGRN1 (Accession XP_(—)048119.4) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGRN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGRN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGRN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16616, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MGRN1 (AccessionXP_(—)048119.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGRN1.

Mhc class ii transactivator (MHC2TA, Accession NP_(—)000237.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MHC2TABINDING SITE1 through MHC2TA BINDING SITE3 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by MHC2TA, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MHC2TA BINDING SITE1 through MHC2TA BINDINGSITE3, designated SEQ ID:2053, SEQ ID:783 and SEQ ID:922 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Mhc class iitransactivator (MHC2TA, Accession NP_(—)000237.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MHC2TA.

MIRAB13 (Accession NP_(—)203744.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MIRAB13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MIRAB13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIRAB13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MIRAB13 (AccessionNP_(—)203744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MIRAB13.

MIRAB13 (Accession XP_(—)039236.6) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MIRAB13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MIRAB13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIRAB13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MIRAB13 (AccessionXP_(—)039236.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MIRAB13.

Makorin, ring finger protein, 4 (MKRN4, Accession NP_(—)110384.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MKRN4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MKRN4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MKRN4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12075, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Makorin, ringfinger protein, 4 (MKRN4, Accession NP_(—)110384.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MKRN4.

Melan-a (MLANA, Accession NP_(—)005502.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MLANA BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MLANA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLANA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Melan-a (MLANA,Accession NP_(—)005502.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MLANA.

Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1,Accession NP_(—)055981.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MLC1 BINDING SITE1 and MLC1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MLC1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MLC1 BINDING SITE1 and MLC1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:14833 and SEQ ID:19859 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Megalencephalicleukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1, AccessionNP_(—)055981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MLC1.

Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1,Accession NP_(—)055981.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MLC1 BINDING SITE1 and MLC1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MLC1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MLC1 BINDING SITE1 and MLC1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:19859 and SEQ ID:19859 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Megalencephalicleukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1, AccessionNP_(—)055981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MLC1.

Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1,Accession NP_(—)055981.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MLC1 BINDING SITE1 and MLC1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MLC1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MLC1 BINDING SITE1 and MLC1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:19859 and SEQ ID:14833 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Megalencephalicleukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1, AccessionNP_(—)055981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MLC1.

Melanoma-derived leucine zipper, extra-nuclear factor (MLZE, AccessionNP_113603.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MLZE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MLZE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MLZE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9728, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Melanoma-derivedleucine zipper, extra-nuclear factor (MLZE, Accession NP_(—)113603.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MLZE.

Matrix metalloproteinase-like 1 (MMPL1, Accession NP_(—)004133.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MMPL1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MMPL1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMPL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4374, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Matrixmetalloproteinase-like 1 (MMPL1, Accession NP_(—)004133.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MMPL1.

Modulator of apoptosis 1 (MOAP1, Accession NP_(—)071434.2) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOAP1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MOAP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MOAP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Modulator ofapoptosis 1 (MOAP1, Accession NP_(—)071434.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MOAP1.

moblak (Accession NP_(—)570719.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. moblak BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by moblak,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of moblak BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19657, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of moblak (AccessionNP_(—)570719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith moblak.

Molybdenum cofactor synthesis 3 (MOCS3, Accession NP_(—)055299.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOCS3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MOCS3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MOCS3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12064, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Molybdenumcofactor synthesis 3 (MOCS3, Accession NP_(—)055299.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MOCS3.

Myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene (MPL, AccessionNP_(—)005364.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MPL BINDING SITE1 and MPL BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by MPL, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MPL BINDING SITE1 and MPL BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:11185 and SEQ ID:16608 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Myeloproliferativeleukemia virus oncogene (MPL, Accession NP_(—)005364.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MPL.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l35 (MRPL35, Accession NP_057706.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL35BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL35, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL35 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9545,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l35 (MRPL35, Accession NP_(—)057706.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL35.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l44 (MRPL44, Accession NP_075066.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL44BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPL44, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPL44 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14596, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l44 (MRPL44, Accession NP_(—)075066.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL44.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l49 (MRPL49, Accession NP_004918.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL49BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPL49, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPL49 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5438, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l49 (MRPL49, Accession NP_(—)004918.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL49.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein s27 (MRPS27, Accession NP_055899.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS27BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPS27, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPS27 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4179, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s27 (MRPS27, Accession NP_(—)055899.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPS27.

MSTP028 (Accession NP_(—)114160.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MSTP028 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MSTP028,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSTP028 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12951, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MSTP028 (AccessionNP_(—)114160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MSTP028.

MTH2 (Accession NP_(—)060753.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MTH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTH2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MTH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15874, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MTH2 (AccessionNP_(—)060753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTH2.

V-myc myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog 2 (avian) (MYCL2,Accession NP_(—)005368.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MYCL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYCL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYCL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of V-mycmyelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog 2 (avian) (MYCL2, AccessionNP_(—)005368.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MYCL2.

MYLC2PL (Accession NP_(—)612412.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MYLC2PL BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYLC2PL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYLC2PL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3580, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of MYLC2PL (AccessionNP_(—)612412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MYLC2PL.

Myosin 5c (MYO5C, Accession NP_(—)061198.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYO5C BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMYO5C, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYO5C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Myosin 5c (MYO5C,Accession NP_(—)061198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MYO5C.

NACT (Accession NP_(—)808218.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NACT BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NACT, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NACT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19968, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of NACT (AccessionNP_(—)808218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NACT.

Nanog (Accession NP_(—)079141.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. Nanog BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Nanog,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Nanog BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Nanog (AccessionNP_(—)079141.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith Nanog.

NCAG1 (Accession NP_(—)115536.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NCAG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NCAG1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NCAG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3766, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of NCAG1 (AccessionNP_(—)115536.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NCAG1.

Nuclear receptor coactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NP_(—)054790.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA6 BINDINGSITE1 and NCOA6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by NCOA6, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NCOA6 BINDING SITE1 and NCOA6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:19446 and SEQ ID:12826 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NP_(—)054790.1), a gene which activatesgene transcription through ligand-dependent association withcoactivators. and therefore may be associated with Breast cancer.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Breast cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NCOA6.

The function of NCOA6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 interacting protein (NCOA6IP, Accession NP_(—)079107.5) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA6IPBINDING SITE1 and NCOA6IP BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by NCOA6IP, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NCOA6IP BINDING SITE1 and NCOA6IP BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:10534 and SEQ ID:8841 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 interacting protein (NCOA6IP, Accession NP_(—)079107.5).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NCOA6IP.

NDP52 (Accession NP_(—)005822.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NDP52 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDP52,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDP52 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of NDP52 (AccessionNP_(—)005822.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NDP52.

Ndrg family member 3 (NDRG3, Accession NP_(—)114402.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDRG3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NDRG3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NDRG3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15102, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Ndrg family member3 (NDRG3, Accession NP_(—)114402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NDRG3.

Nadh dehydrogenase (ubiquinone) 1, subcomplex unknown, 2, 14.5 kda(NDUFC2, Accession NP_(—)004540.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NDUFC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDUFC2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDUFC2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10192, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Nadh dehydrogenase(ubiquinone) 1, subcomplex unknown, 2, 14.5 kda (NDUFC2, AccessionNP_(—)004540.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NDUFC2.

Sialidase 3 (membrane sialidase) (NEU3, Accession NP_(—)006647.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NEU3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NEU3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NEU3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12075, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Sialidase 3(membrane sialidase) (NEU3, Accession NP_(—)006647.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NEU3.

Neurofibromin 2 (bilateral acoustic neuroma) (NF2, AccessionNP_(—)057502.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9169, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Neurofibromin 2(bilateral acoustic neuroma) (NF2, Accession NP_(—)057502.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NF2.

Non-pou domain containing, octamer-binding (NONO, AccessionNP_(—)031389.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NONO BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NONO, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NONO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17960, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Non-pou domaincontaining, octamer-binding (NONO, Accession NP_(—)031389.2), a genewhich is a nuclear protein which contains RNA recognition motifs.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NONO.

The function of NONO has been established by previous studies. Dong etal. (1993) purified and cloned the cDNA of HeLa cell p54nrb, a nuclearprotein with 2 RNA recognition motifs and extensive homology to humansplicing factor PSF and Drosophila NONA/BJ6. Brown et al. (1997)examined the expression of 33 X-linked genes in 8 mouse/human somaticcell hybrids that contained either the human active (3 hybrids) orinactive (5 hybrids) X chromosome. They found that the p54nrb gene wasexpressed only in those hybrids with the active human X. Using amegabase scale from pter to qter devised by Nelson et al. (1995), theynoted that the approximate physical position of the gene was 70 Mb frompter. Brown et al. (1997) placed it in almost exactly the same positionas the CCG1 gene (TAF2A; 313650), which had been mapped to Xq13- q27,and approximately 2 Mb proximal to PHKA1 (OMIM Ref. No. 311870), whichhad been mapped to Xq13. Thus, Xq13 is the likely location. The AFX1gene (OMIM Ref. No. 300033) and the NRB54 gene map to a yeast artificialchromosome (YAC) contig of Xq13.1 that harbors the X-linkeddystonia-parkinsonism locus DYT3 (OMIM Ref. No. 314250). Peters et al.(1997) found that the AFX1 gene is composed of 3 exons with most of exon3 being untranslated. The NRB54 gene is made up of 12 exons ranging insize from 40 to 1,227 bp. The start codon is in exon 3 and the stopcodon in exon 12. Both genes are expressed in the brain, among othertissues. Peters et al. (1997) excluded both genes as candidates of DYT3by sequencing of the exons and the flanking intronic sequences in apatient and a control, and by Northern blot analysis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Brown, C. J.; Carrel, L.; Willard, H. F.: Expression of genes from thehuman active and inactive X chromosomes. Am. J. Hum. Genet.60:1333-1343, 1997; and

Peters, U.; Haberhausen, G.; Kostrzewa, M.; Nolte, D.; Muller, U.: AFX1and p54(nrb): fine mapping, genomic structure, and exclusion ascandidate genes of X-linked dystonia parkinsonism.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NONO arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300084, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. NOSIP (Accession NP_(—)057037.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NOSIP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNOSIP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NOSIP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7311, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of NOSIP (AccessionNP_(—)057037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NOSIP.

Neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)055108.2) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPTXR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NPTXR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NPTXR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5189, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Neuronal pentraxinreceptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)055108.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NPTXR.

Neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)478058.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPTXR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NPTXR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NPTXR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5189, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Neuronal pentraxinreceptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)478058.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NPTXR.

Nad(p)h dehydrogenase, quinone 1 (NQO1, Accession NP_(—)000894.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NQO1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NQO1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NQO1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14855, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Nad(p)hdehydrogenase, quinone 1 (NQO1, Accession NP_(—)000894.1), a gene whichis cytochrome b5 reductase which reduces redox dyes and quinones.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NQO1.

The function of NQO1 has been established by previous studies. By studyof man-mouse somatic cell hybrids, Grzeschik (1980) and Povey et al.(1980) identified a fourth diaphorase locus (DIA4) which segregates withchromosome 16. The regional assignment was 16q12-q22 (smallest region ofoverlap, SRO). Edwards et al. (1983) showed that the quantitativepolymorphism of DIA4 can be attributed to the segregation of a ‘lowactivity’ allele. In 4 to 6% of persons there is a DIA4-absentphenotype. In a series of human/hamster hybrids, made using a humanparental cell heterozygous for both phosphoglycolate phosphatase (PGP;172280) and DIA4, the low activity allele and the PGP(2) allelecosegregated except in 2 of 16 discordant hybrids. DIA4 is presumablythe same as NAD(P)H:menadione oxidoreductase (NMOR1). Jaiswal et al.(1988) showed that tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) treatment of ahuman hepatoblastoma cell produced a 5-fold induction of NMOR1 activity.They isolated several overlapping human NMOR1 cDNAs. Southern blotanalysis of human genomic DNA suggested the presence of a single NMOR1gene approximately 10 kb long. They identified 4 potentialpolyadenylation sites and found 3 mRNAs in human cells. The 3 mRNAspecies appeared to be differentially regulated following TCDDtreatment. By means of Southern blot analysis of genomic DNA fromhuman/rodent somatic cell hybrids, Jaiswal et al. (1988) demonstratedthat the gene is located on chromosome 16, consistent with theassignment of DIA4 to that chromosome. By means of mouse/human somaticcell hybrids containing rearranged chromosome 16 together with multipleprobes, Chen et al. (1991) assigned the NMOR1 locus to 16q22.1.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NQO1.Radjendirane et al. (1998) generated Nqo1-null mice by targeteddisruption. Mice lacking NQO1 gene expression were indistinguishablefrom wildtype mice. However, Nqo1-null mice exhibited increased toxicitywhen administered menadione compared with wildtype mice. These resultsestablished a role for NQO1 in protection against quinone toxicity.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NQO1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Jaiswal, A. K.; McBride, O. W.; Adesnik, M.; Nebert, D. W.: Humandioxin-inducible cytosolic NAD(P)H:menadione oxidoreductase: cDNAsequence and localization of gene to chromosome 16. J. Biol. Chem.263:13572-13578, 1988. ; and

Radjendirane, V.; Joseph, P.; Lee, Y.-H.; Kimura, S.; Klein-Szanto, A.J. P.; Gonzalez, F. J.; Jaiswal, A. K.: Disruption of the DT diaphorase(NQO1) gene in mice leads to increased me.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NQO1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 125860, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nuclear receptor subfamily 2, group e, member 1 (NR2E1,Accession NP_(—)003260.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NR2E1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NR2E1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NR2E1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13178, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorsubfamily 2, group e, member 1 (NR2E1, Accession NP_(—)003260.1), a genewhich may be required for brain development and be involved in theregulation of retinal development . Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NR2E1.

The function of NR2E1 has been established by previous studies. Theproduct of the Drosophila terminal/gap gene ‘tailless’ (tll) isexpressed in the embryonic brain and is required for brain developmentin flies. The tll protein is a ligand-activated nuclear receptor-typetranscription factor. In 2 discrete subregions of the DNA-binding domain(DBD) that modulate the mode of DNA binding, the tll protein containschanges that distinguish it from all other nuclear receptors. Yu et al.(1994) identified the chick and mouse Tlx genes, encoding the vertebratetll homolog. The vertebrate Tlx proteins are highly conserved, and bothavian and mammalian Tlx contain the distinct tll DBD sequences. In vitroDNA-binding assays demonstrated that Tlx and tll share a target genespecificity that is unique among the nuclear receptor superfamily.Ectopic expression of chick Tlx in fly embryos caused a repression ofsegmentation comparable to that elicited by tll. In situ hybridizationto chick and mouse embryos revealed that Tlx is expressed in the headectoderm in early embryos. At later stages, cells expressing Tlx arelocalized in the ventricular zone of the neuroepithelial layer,suggesting that Tlx is involved in transcriptional control inundifferentiated neuroepithelial cells in the anterior regions of thedeveloping vertebrate brain. By searching for genes located within the6q21-q23 region of minimal deletion (RMD) associated with hematologicmalignancies, Jackson et al. (1998) identified the human TLX homolog,also called NR2E1. The TLX gene contains 9 exons and spans 24 kb. By acombination of direct sequencing, exon trapping, and library screening,they isolated human TLX cDNAs. The predicted 386-amino acid humanprotein shares 97% and 99% identity with chick and mouse TLX,respectively. The highest degree of similarity between TLX andDrosophila tll is within the DBDs and the ligand-binding domains (LBDs)of the proteins. Northern blot analysis revealed that the approximately3.9-kb TLX mRNA is expressed exclusively in brain.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Jackson, A.; Panayiotidis, P.; Foroni, L.: The human homologue of theDrosophila tailless gene (TLX): characterization and mapping to a regionof common deletion in human lymphoid leukemia on chromosome 6q21.Genomics 50:34-43, 1998; and

y, R. T.; McKeown, M.; Evans, R. M.; Umesono, K.: Relationship betweenDrosophila gap gene tailless and a vertebrate nuclear receptor Tlx.Nature 370:375- 379, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NR2E1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603849, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. NRLN1 (Accession NP_(—)660277.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NRLN1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNRLN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NRLN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15825, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of NRLN1 (AccessionNP_(—)660277.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NRLN1.

5′-nucleotidase, cytosolic ii (NT5C2, Accession NP_(—)036361.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NT5C2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NT5C2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NT5C2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4030, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of 5′-nucleotidase,cytosolic ii (NT5C2, Accession NP_(—)036361.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NT5C2.

Nudix (nucleoside diphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 4 (NUDT4,Accession NP_(—)061967.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NUDT4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUDT4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUDT4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18879, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Nudix (nucleosidediphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 4 (NUDT4, AccessionNP_(—)061967.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUDT4.

Nuclear mitotic apparatus protein 1 (NUMA1, Accession NP_006176.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NUMA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NUMA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUMA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14343, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear mitoticapparatus protein 1 (NUMA1, Accession NP_(—)006176.1), a gene which isnuclear mitotic apparatus protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NUMA1.

The function of NUMA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM133.1. NUP43 (AccessionNP_(—)078923.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NUP43 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUP43, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NUP43 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1900, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of NUP43 (AccessionNP_(—)078923.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUP43.

Nucleoredoxin (NXN, Accession NP_(—)071908.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NXN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NXN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NXN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:935, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoredoxin(NXN, Accession NP_(—)071908.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NXN.

Olfactory receptor, family 51, subfamily e, member 2 (OR51E2, AccessionNP_(—)110401.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. OR51E2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OR51E2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OR51E2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4096, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Olfactoryreceptor, family 51, subfamily e, member 2 (OR51E2, AccessionNP_(—)110401.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OR51E2.

Origin recognition complex, subunit 1-like (yeast) (ORC1L, AccessionNP_(—)004144.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ORC1L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ORC1L, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ORC1L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17969, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Origin recognitioncomplex, subunit 1-like (yeast) (ORC1L, Accession NP_(—)004144.1), agene which may be required for initiation of DNA replication.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ORC1L.

The function of ORC1L and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)055650.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof OSBPL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7553, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)055650.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL2.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)653081.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7553,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)653081.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL2.

Purinergic receptor p2x-like 1, orphan receptor (P2RXL1, AccessionNP_(—)005437.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P2RXL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P2RXL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of P2RXL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4425, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Purinergicreceptor p2x-like 1, orphan receptor (P2RXL1, Accession NP_(—)005437.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RXL1.

Purinergic receptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 1 (P2RY1, AccessionNP_(—)002554.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P2RY1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P2RY1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of P2RY1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8453, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Purinergicreceptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 1 (P2RY1, Accession NP_(—)002554.1), agene which plays an essential role in thrombotic states. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RY1.

The function of P2RY1 has been established by previous studies. P2purinoceptors have been broadly classified as P2X receptors (e.g.,600843), which are ATP-gated channels; P2Z receptors, which mediatenonselective pores in mast cells; and P2Y receptors, a family of Gprotein-coupled receptors. Based on the recommendation for nomenclatureof P2 purinoceptors, the P2Y purinoceptors were numbered in the order ofcloning. Ayyanathan et al. (1996) noted that P2Y1, P2Y2 (PR2Y2; 600041),and P2Y3 have been cloned from a variety of species. P2Y1 responds toboth ADP and ATP. The P2Y2 receptor cDNA was cloned in the human andthis receptor was known as P2U under previous nomenclature. Ayyanathanet al. (1996) cloned the human P2Y1 receptor (P2RY1) and its 2alternately polyadenylated forms of mRNA. The P2Y1 purinoceptor was alsocloned from a human placenta cDNA library by Leon et al. (1996). Theyfound that the gene encodes a 372-amino acid polypeptide. Northern blotanalysis revealed 2 transcripts of 4.6 and 7.5 kb which were expressedin many tissues. Using oligonucleotide primers specific for the humanP2Y1 purinergic receptor, Ayyanathan et al. (1996) amplified a regionfrom genomic DNA from a panel of mouse/human somatic cell hybrid celllines and localized the P2Y1 gene to human chromosome 3. By sequencetagged site (STS) mapping utilizing the National Center forBiotechnology Information (NCBI) database, Somers et al. (1997) mappedthe P2RY1 gene between flanking markers D3S1279 and D3S1280 at aposition 173 to 174 cM from the most telomeric markers on the short armof chromosome 3.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of P2RY1.Leon et al. (1999) generated P2Y1-null mice to define the physiologicrole of the P2Y1 receptor. These mice were viable with no apparentabnormalities affecting their development, survival, reproduction, ormorphology of platelets, and the platelet count in these animals wasidentical to that of wildtype mice. However, platelets fromP2Y1-deficient mice were unable to aggregate in response to usualconcentrations of ADP and displayed impaired aggregation to otheragonists, while high concentrations of ADP induced platelet aggregationwithout shape change. In addition, ADP-induced inhibition of adenylylcyclase still occurred, demonstrating the existence of an ADP receptordistinct from P2Y1. P2Y1-null mice had no spontaneous bleeding tendencybut were resistant to thromboembolism induced by intravenous injectionof ADP or collagen and adrenaline. Hence, the P2Y1 receptor plays anessential role in thrombotic states and represents a potential targetfor antithrombotic drugs.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for P2RY1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ayyanathan, K.; Webbs, T. E.; Sandhu, A. K.; Athwal, R. S.; Barnard, E.A.; Kunapuli, S. P.: Cloning and chromosomal localization of the humanP2Y1 purinoceptor. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 218:783-788, 1996; and

Leon, C.; Hechler, B.; Freund, M.; Eckly, A.; Vial, C.; Ohlmann, P.;Dierich, A.; LeMeur, M.; Cazenave, J.-P.; Gachet, C.: Defective plateletaggregation and increased resistance to thr.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of P2RY1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601167, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. P450RAI-2 (Accession NP_(—)063938.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. P450RAI-2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byP450RAI-2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P450RAI-2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of P450RAI-2(Accession NP_(—)063938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with P450RAI-2.

Phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazolesuccinocarboxamide synthetase (PAICS, Accession NP_(—)006443.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAICS BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PAICS, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAICSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16852, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazolesuccinocarboxamide synthetase (PAICS, Accession NP_(—)006443.1), a genewhich is required for purine biosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAICS.

The function of PAICS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Pas domain containingserine/threonine kinase (PASK, Accession NP_(—)055963.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PASK BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PASK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PASKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2769, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Pas domaincontaining serine/threonine kinase (PASK, Accession NP_(—)055963.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PASK.

Protocadherin alpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA9 BINDING SITE1and PCDHA9 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA9, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PCDHA9 BINDING SITE1 and PCDHA9 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:16048 and SEQ ID:10427 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1), a gene which is acalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA9.

The function of PCDHA9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Protocadherin beta 11(PCDHB11, Accession NP_(—)061754.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB11 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCDHB11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin beta11 (PCDHB11, Accession NP_(—)061754.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDHB11.

Protocadherin beta 16 (PCDHB16, Accession NP_(—)066008.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB16 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PCDHB16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4617, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin beta16 (PCDHB16, Accession NP_(—)066008.1), a gene which is a potentialcalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHB16.

The function of PCDHB16 has been established by previous studies.Cadherins are calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion molecules thatmediate neural cell-cell interactions. Protocadherins constitute asubfamily of nonclassic cadherins. PCDHB16 is a member of the betacluster of protocadherin genes on 5q31. For specific information on thePCDHB genes, see 604967. Using PCR with degenerate primers to screenmelanoma cell lines, Matsuyoshi et al. (1997) obtained a cDNA fragmentencoding part of PCDHB16, which they termed ME1. RT-PCR analysisdetected expression of ME1 in melanoma cell lines and normal fibroblastcell lines, but not in a squamous carcinoma cell lines or normalmelanocytes, suggesting that ME1 may play a role in the strong cell-celladhesiveness of melanoma cells.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Matsuyoshi, N.; Tanaka, T.; Toda, K.; Imamura, S.: Identification ofnovel cadherins expressed in human melanoma cells. J. Invest. Derm.108:908-913, 1997; and

Wu, Q.; Zhang, T.; Cheng, J.-F.; Kim, Y.; Grimwood, J.; Schmutz, J.;Dickson, M.; Noonan, J. P.; Zhang, M. Q.; Myers, R. M.; Maniatis, T.:Comparative DNA sequence analysis of mouse and.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PCDHB16 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606345, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Protocadherin beta 9 (PCDHB9, Accession NP_(—)061992.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHB9, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPCDHB9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin beta9 (PCDHB9, Accession NP_(—)061992.2), a gene which is a potentialcalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHB9.

The function of PCDHB9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Phosphodiesterase 6b,cgmp-specific, rod, beta (congenital stationary night blindness 3,autosomal dominant) (PDE6B, Accession NP_(—)000274.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE6B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PDE6B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE6B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase6b, cgmp-specific, rod, beta (congenital stationary night blindness 3,autosomal dominant) (PDE6B, Accession NP_(—)000274.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDE6B.

Platelet derived growth factor c (PDGFC, Accession NP_(—)057289.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDGFC BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PDGFC, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDGFCBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:905, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Platelet derivedgrowth factor c (PDGFC, Accession NP_(—)057289.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDGFC.

Pdz and lim domain 2 (mystique) (PDLIM2, Accession NP_(—)789847.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDLIM2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PDLIM2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PDLIM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14973, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Pdz and lim domain2 (mystique) (PDLIM2, Accession NP_(—)789847.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PDLIM2.

Pdz domain containing 1 (PDZK1, Accession NP_(—)002605.2) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDZK1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PDZK1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDZK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4194, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Pdz domaincontaining 1 (PDZK1, Accession NP_(—)002605.2), a gene which is acontains PDZ interaction domains, interacts with MAP17, a proteininvolved in control of cell proliferation. and therefore may beassociated with Autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDZK1.

The function of PDZK1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. PDZRN1 (AccessionNP_(—)699202.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PDZRN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDZRN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PDZRN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5270, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of PDZRN1 (AccessionNP_(—)699202.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDZRN1.

Pellino homolog 1 (drosophila) (PELI1, Accession NP_(—)065702.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PELI1 BINDINGSITE1 through PELI1 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PELI1, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PELI1 BINDING SITE1 through PELI1 BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:7382, SEQ ID:14861 and SEQ ID:5491 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Pellino homolog 1(drosophila) (PELI1, Accession NP_(—)065702.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PELI1.

Period homolog 2 (drosophila) (PER2, Accession NP_(—)073728.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PER2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PER2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PER2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19703, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Period homolog 2(drosophila) (PER2, Accession NP_(—)073728.1), a gene which Periodhomolog 2; putative circadian clock protein; has a PAS dimerizationdomain and therefore may be associated with Familial advancedsleep-phase syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Familial advanced sleep-phasesyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withPER2.

The function of PER2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1.Phosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthase (fgar amidotransferase)(PFAS, Accession NP_(—)036525.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PFAS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PFAS, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PFAS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16261, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthase (fgar amidotransferase)(PFAS, Accession NP_(—)036525.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PFAS.

PHAX (Accession NP_(—)115553.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PHAX BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PHAX, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PHAX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12159, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of PHAX (AccessionNP_(—)115553.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PHAX.

Polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (PIGR, Accession NP_(—)002635.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIGR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PIGR, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIGRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11059, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Polymericimmunoglobulin receptor (PIGR, Accession NP_(—)002635.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PIGR.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 2, beta polypeptide (PIK3C2B, AccessionNP_(—)002637.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PIK3C2B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3C2B, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PIK3C2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10488,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 2, beta polypeptide (PIK3C2B, AccessionNP_(—)002637.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PIK3C2B.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 3 (PIK3C3, Accession NP_(—)002638.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIK3C3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PIK3C3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPIK3C3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8874, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 3 (PIK3C3, Accession NP_(—)002638.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PIK3C3.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic, delta polypeptide (PIK3CD,Accession NP_(—)005017.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIK3CD BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3CD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIK3CD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9545, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic, delta polypeptide (PIK3CD,Accession NP_(—)005017.2), a gene which regulating cell growth.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PIK3CD.

The function of PIK3CD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Pbx/knotted 1 homeobox1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PKNOX1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PKNOX1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PKNOX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8826, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Pbx/knotted 1homeobox 1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2), a gene which may regulategene expression and control cell differentiation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PKNOX1.

The function of PKNOX1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Phospholipase a2, groupvi (cytosolic, calcium-independent) (PLA2G6, Accession NP_(—)003551.1)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLA2G6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PLA2G6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPLA2G6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16143, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Phospholipase a2,group vi (cytosolic, calcium-independent) (PLA2G6, AccessionNP_(—)003551.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PLA2G6.

Pro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 1 (PMCHL1, AccessionNP_(—)114093.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PMCHL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMCHL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PMCHL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16917, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition ofPro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 1 (PMCHL1, AccessionNP_(—)114093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMCHL1.

Pro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 2 (PMCHL2, AccessionNP_(—)114094.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PMCHL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMCHL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PMCHL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16917, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition ofPro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 2 (PMCHL2, AccessionNP_(—)114094.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMCHL2.

PMPCA (Accession NP_(—)055975.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PMPCA BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMPCA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PMPCA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7640, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of PMPCA (AccessionNP_(—)055975.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMPCA.

Paraneoplastic antigen ma2 (PNMA2, Accession NP_(—)009188.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PNMA2 BINDING SITE1and PNMA2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by PNMA2, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPNMA2 BINDING SITE1 and PNMA2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17067 andSEQ ID:8006 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Paraneoplasticantigen ma2 (PNMA2, Accession NP_(—)009188.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PNMA2.

Protein o-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POFUT1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by POFUT1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of POFUT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Proteino-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POFUT1.

Polymerase (dna directed), epsilon 3 (p17 subunit) (POLE3, AccessionNP_(—)059139.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POLE3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POLE3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of POLE3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6151, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected), epsilon 3 (p17 subunit) (POLE3, Accession NP_(—)059139.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POLE3.

Polymerase (rna) ii (dna directed) polypeptide d (POLR2D, AccessionNP_(—)004796.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POLR2D BINDING SITE1 and POLR2D BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by POLR2D,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLR2D BINDING SITE1 andPOLR2D BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5412 and SEQ ID:2798respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (rna)ii (dna directed) polypeptide d (POLR2D, Accession NP_(—)004796.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POLR2D.

Paraoxonase 1 (PON1, Accession NP_(—)000437.3) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PON1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPON1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PON1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Paraoxonase 1(PON1, Accession NP_(—)000437.3), a gene which hydrolyzes the toxicmetabolites of a variety of organophosphorus insecticides. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PON1.

The function of PON1 has been established by previous studies. Twofactors result in large individual variations in PON serum levels: asubstrate-dependent activity polymorphism and large individualdifferences in PON protein levels that are stable over time. Animalmodel studies indicated that PON activity levels are likely to play amajor role in determining sensitivity to several organophosphateinsecticides (Clendenning et al., 1996). The arg192 isoform(168820.0001) appears to be a risk factor in coronary artery disease.Serum paraoxonase is an esterase that is associated with high densitylipoproteins (HDLs) in the plasma. It is involved in the detoxificationof organophosphate insecticides such as parathion and chlorpyrifos. PON1may also confer protection against coronary artery disease by destroyingproinflammatory oxidized lipids present in oxidized low densitylipoproteins (LDLs). To study the role of PON1 in vivo, Shih et al.(1998) created PON1-knockout mice by gene targeting. Compared with theirwildtype littermates, PON1-deficient mice were extremely sensitive tothe toxic effects of chlorpyrifos oxon, the activated form ofchlorpyrifos, and were more sensitive to chlorpyrifos itself. HDLsisolated from PON1-deficient mice were unable to prevent LDL oxidationin a cocultured cell model of the artery wall, and both HDLs and LDLsisolated from PON1-knockout mice were more susceptible to oxidation bycocultured cells than were lipoproteins from wildtype littermates. Whenfed on a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet, PON1-null mice were moresusceptible to atherosclerosis than were their wildtype littermates.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Clendenning, J. B.; Humbert, R.; Green, E. D.; Wood, C.; Traver, D.;Furlong, C. E. : Structural organization of the human PON1 gene.Genomics 35:586-589, 1996; and

Shih, D. M.; Gu, L.; Xia, Y.-R.; Navab, M.; Li, W.-F.; Hama, S.;Castellani, L. W.; Furlong, C. E.; Costa, L. G.; Fogelman, A. M.; Lusis,A. J.: Mice lacking serum paraoxonase are suscepti.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PON1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 168820, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Pou domain, class 2, associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, AccessionNP_(—)006226.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POU2AF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POU2AF1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of POU2AF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20135,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class2, associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, Accession NP_(—)006226.1), a genewhich is a transcriptional coactivator that specifically associates witheither oct1 or oct2 and therefore may be associated with A form ofb-cell leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of A form of b-cell leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POU2AF1.

The function of POU2AF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Pou domain, class 2,transcription factor 3 (POU2F3, Accession NP_(—)055167.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POU2F3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by POU2F3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POU2F3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16114, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class2, transcription factor 3 (POU2F3, Accession NP_(—)055167.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POU2F3.

PP1628 (Accession NP_(—)079477.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PP1628 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PP1628,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PP1628 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10180, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of PP1628 (AccessionNP_(—)079477.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP1628.

PP3111 (Accession NP_(—)071439.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PP3111 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PP3111,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PP3111 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of PP3111 (AccessionNP_(—)071439.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP3111.

PP3856 (Accession NP_(—)660202.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PP3856 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PP3856,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PP3856 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of PP3856 (AccessionNP_(—)660202.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP3856.

Phosphatidic acid phosphatase type 2c (PPAP2C, Accession NP_803545.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPAP2CBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPAP2C, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPAP2C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7299,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Phosphatidic acidphosphatase type 2c (PPAP2C, Accession NP_(—)803545.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPAP2C.

Phosphatidic acid phosphatase type 2c (PPAP2C, Accession NP_808211.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPAP2CBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPAP2C, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPAP2C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7299,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Phosphatidic acidphosphatase type 2c (PPAP2C, Accession NP_(—)808211.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPAP2C.

Phosphatidic acid phosphatase type 2c (PPAP2C, Accession NP_003703.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPAP2CBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPAP2C, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPAP2C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7299,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Phosphatidic acidphosphatase type 2c (PPAP2C, Accession NP_(—)003703.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPAP2C.

Protein phosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)690911.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPEF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)690911.1), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Protein phosphatase, efhand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, Accession NP_(—)690910.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPEF2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2954, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)690910.1), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Protein phosphatase, efhand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, Accession NP_(—)006230.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPEF2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2954, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)006230.2), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, f polypeptide (ptprf), interacting protein(liprin), alpha 4 (PPFIA4, Accession XP_(—)046751.3) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPFIA4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PPFIA4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPFIA4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16851, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, f polypeptide (ptprf), interacting protein(liprin), alpha 4 (PPFIA4, Accession XP_(—)046751.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPFIA4.

Ptprf interacting protein, binding protein 1 (liprin beta 1) (PPFIBP1,Accession NP_(—)003613.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE1 through PPFIBP1 BINDINGSITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PPFIBP1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE1 through PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE3,designated SEQ ID:12217, SEQ ID:8231 and SEQ ID:10708 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Ptprf interactingprotein, binding protein 1 (liprin beta 1) (PPFIBP1, AccessionNP_(—)003613.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPFIBP1.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, AccessionNP_(—)005029.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPID BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPID, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPID BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7378, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, Accession NP_(—)005029.1), a genewhich catalyzes the cis-trans isomerization of proline imidic peptidebonds in oligopeptides. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPID.

The function of PPID and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, Accession NP_(—)055152.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPIL2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPIL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPIL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13122, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, Accession NP_(—)055152.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPIL2.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B,Accession NP_(—)115288.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPP1R12B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R12BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3861, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNP_(—)115288.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B,Accession NP_(—)002472.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPP1R12B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R12BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3861, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNP_(—)002472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

Protein kinase, interferon-inducible double stranded rna dependent(PRKR, Accession NP_(—)002750.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRKR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRKR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRKR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4790, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,interferon-inducible double stranded rna dependent (PRKR, AccessionNP_(—)002750.1), a gene which catalyze the phosphorylation of the alphasubunit of eif2. and therefore may be associated with Huntington'sdisease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Huntington's disease, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRKR.

The function of PRKR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Protein kinase, lysinedeficient 3 (PRKWNK3, Accession NP_(—)065973.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKWNK3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPRKWNK3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKWNK3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14862, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,lysine deficient 3 (PRKWNK3, Accession NP_(—)065973.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PRKWNK3.

Prion protein 2 (dublet) (PRND, Accession NP_(—)036541.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRND BINDING SITE1and PRND BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by PRND, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPRND BINDING SITE1 and PRND BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1539 andSEQ ID:4170 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Prion protein 2(dublet) (PRND, Accession NP_(—)036541.1), a gene which is similar toprion protein PRNP. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRND.

The function of PRND and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. PRO0297 (AccessionNP_(—)054800.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRO0297 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0297, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRO0297 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10574,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of PRO0297 (AccessionNP_(—)054800.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0297.

PRO0365 (Accession NP_(—)054845.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO0365 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0365,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0365 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18148, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of PRO0365 (AccessionNP_(—)054845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0365.

PRO1048 (Accession NP_(—)060967.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO1048 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO1048,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO1048 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12596, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of PRO1048 (AccessionNP_(—)060967.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO1048.

PRO2730 (Accession NP_(—)079498.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO2730 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2730,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO2730 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2048, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of PRO2730 (AccessionNP_(—)079498.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO2730.

PROM2 (Accession NP_(—)653308.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PROM2 BINDING SITE1 and PROM2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byPROM2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PROM2 BINDING SITE1 andPROM2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2147 and SEQ ID:13176respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of PROM2 (AccessionNP_(—)653308.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PROM2.

Prp31 pre-mrna processing factor 31 homolog (yeast) (PRPF31, AccessionNP_(—)056444.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRPF31 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRPF31, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PRPF31 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11313, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Prp31 pre-mrnaprocessing factor 31 homolog (yeast) (PRPF31, Accession NP_(—)056444.1),a gene which is likely to be involved in pre-mRNA splicing and thereforeis associated with Retinitis pigmentosa. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Retinitispigmentosa, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRPF31.

The function of PRPF31 has been established by previous studies. Using apositional cloning approach supported by bioinformatics, Vithana et al.(2001) narrowed the genomic region of the autosomal dominant retinitispigmentosa-11 locus (RP11; 600138) to an approximately 600-kb regionbetween markers D19S927 and D19S781.2 on 19q13.4. Within this region,they identified the PRPF31 gene, a homolog of the S. cerevisiae pre-mRNAsplicing gene Prp31 (Weidenhammer et al., 1996). PRPF31 encodes aputative 499-amino acid protein that is 20% and 38% identical to its S.cerevisiae and S. pombe homologs, respectively. The level of sequenceidentity to the yeast genes indicates that PRPF31 is likely to beinvolved in pre-mRNA splicing. PRPF31 and its homologs all contain aregion homologous to Nop, a putative snoRNA-binding domain. In yeastPrp31, the Nop domain is thought to mediate protein-RNA interactionsrequired for spliceosome assembly. PRPF31 also has putative nuclearlocalization signals in its medial region, providing further evidencefor a nuclear role.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Al-Maghtheh, M.; Vithana, E.; Tarttelin, E.; Jay, M.; Evans, K.; Moore,T.; Bhattachary, S.; Inglehearn, C. F.: Evidence for a major retinitispigmentosa locus on 19q13.4 (RP11), and association with a uniquebimodal expressivity phenotype. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 59:864-871, 1996; and

Vithana, E. N.; Abu-Safieh, L.; Allen, M. J.; Carey, A.; Papaioannou,M.; Chakarova, C.; Al-Maghtheh, M.; Ebenezer, N. D.; Willis, C.; Moore,A. T.; Bird, A. C.; Hunt, D. M.; Bhattachary.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PRPF31 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606419, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Proteasome (prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 9(PSMD9, Accession NP_(—)002804.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSMD9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSMD9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSMD9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17758, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Proteasome(prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 9 (PSMD9, AccessionNP_(—)002804.2), a gene which acts as a regulatory subunit of the 26proteasome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PSMD9.

The function of PSMD9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Phosphoserinephosphatase (PSPH, Accession NP_(—)004568.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSPH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPSPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSPH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Phosphoserinephosphatase (PSPH, Accession NP_(—)004568.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PSPH.

Prostaglandin e synthase (PTGES, Accession NP_(—)004869.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGES BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PTGES, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGESBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16070, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin esynthase (PTGES, Accession NP_(—)004869.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGES.

Prostaglandin i2 (prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, AccessionNP_(—)000952.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTGIS BINDING SITE1 and PTGIS BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PTGIS,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGIS BINDING SITE1 andPTGIS BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17361 and SEQ ID:10783respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin i2(prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, Accession NP_(—)000952.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the isomerization of prostaglandin h2 to prostacyclin(=prostaglandin i2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTGIS.

The function of PTGIS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Ptk2 protein tyrosinekinase 2 (PTK2, Accession NP_(—)005598.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PTK2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PTK2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10355, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Ptk2 proteintyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2, Accession NP_(—)005598.3), a gene whichinvolves in intracellular signal transduction pathway and is a putativehomolog of chicken focal adhesion associated kinase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PTK2.

The function of PTK2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. Phosphorylase,glycogen; muscle (mcardle syndrome, glycogen storage disease type v)(PYGM, Accession NP_(—)005600.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PYGM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PYGM, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PYGM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15938, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Phosphorylase,glycogen; muscle (mcardle syndrome, glycogen storage disease type v)(PYGM, Accession NP_(—)005600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PYGM.

RAB11-FIP4 (Accession NP_(—)116321.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB11-FIP4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRAB11-FIP4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB11-FIP4 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of RAB11-FIP4(Accession NP_(—)116321.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB11-FIP4.

Rab21, member ras oncogene family (RAB21, Accession NP_(—)055814.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB21 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB21, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB21BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7076, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Rab21, member rasoncogene family (RAB21, Accession NP_(—)055814.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB21.

Rab33b, member ras oncogene family (RAB33B, Accession NP_(—)112586.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB33BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB33B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB33B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7910, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Rab33b, member rasoncogene family (RAB33B, Accession NP_(—)112586.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB33B.

Rab36, member ras oncogene family (RAB36, Accession NP_(—)004905.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB36 BINDINGSITE1 and RAB36 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by RAB36, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAB36 BINDING SITE1 and RAB36 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:808 and SEQ ID:1652 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Rab36, member rasoncogene family (RAB36, Accession NP_(—)004905.1), a gene which isinvolved in protein transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB36.

The function of RAB36 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Rab39, member rasoncogene family (RAB39, Accession XP_(—)084662.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB39 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RAB39, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB39 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Rab39, member rasoncogene family (RAB39, Accession XP_(—)084662.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB39.

Rab4a, member ras oncogene family (RAB4A, Accession NP_(—)004569.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB4A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB4A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB4ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16568, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Rab4a, member rasoncogene family (RAB4A, Accession NP_(—)004569.2), a gene which isinvolved in protein transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB4A.

The function of RAB4A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.2. Rab, member of rasoncogene family-like 2a (RABL2A, Accession NP_(—)038198.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RABL2A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RABL2A, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RABL2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2648, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Rab, member of rasoncogene family-like 2a (RABL2A, Accession NP_(—)038198.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RABL2A.

Rab, member of ras oncogene family-like 2b (RABL2B, AccessionNP_(—)009012.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RABL2B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RABL2B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RABL2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2648, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Rab, member of rasoncogene family-like 2b (RABL2B, Accession NP_(—)009012.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RABL2B.

RAI (Accession NP_(—)006654.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAI BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAI, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RAI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8937, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of RAI (AccessionNP_(—)006654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAI.

Retinoic acid induced 16 (RAI16, Accession NP_(—)073586.3) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI16 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RAI16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAI16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4335, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 16 (RAI16, Accession NP_(—)073586.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAI16.

Retinoic acid induced 17 (RAI17, Accession XP_(—)166091.2) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI17 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RAI17, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RAI17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7523, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 17 (RAI17, Accession XP_(—)166091.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAI17.

Retinoic acid induced 17 (RAI17, Accession NP_(—)065071.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI17 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RAI17, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RAI17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7523, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 17 (RAI17, Accession NP_(—)065071.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAI17.

Retinoic acid induced 3 (RAI3, Accession NP_(—)003970.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RAI3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAI3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12784, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 3 (RAI3, Accession NP_(—)003970.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAI3.

RAP140 (Accession NP_(—)056039.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAP140 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAP140,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAP140 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16472, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of RAP140 (AccessionNP_(—)056039.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAP140.

Retinoic acid receptor, gamma (RARG, Accession NP_(—)000957.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RARG BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RARG, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RARGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11090, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidreceptor, gamma (RARG, Accession NP_(—)000957.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RARG.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)055552.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)055552.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739579.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739579.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739580.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739580.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Retinoblastoma binding protein 1 (RBBP1, Accession NP_(—)002883.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBBP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RBBP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RBBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11014, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 1 (RBBP1, Accession NP_(—)002883.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP1.

Retinoblastoma binding protein 1 (RBBP1, Accession NP_(—)075376.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBBP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RBBP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RBBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11014, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 1 (RBBP1, Accession NP_(—)075376.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP1.

Retinoblastoma binding protein 1 (RBBP1, Accession NP_(—)075377.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBBP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RBBP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RBBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11014, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 1 (RBBP1, Accession NP_(—)075377.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP1.

Retinoblastoma binding protein 9 (RBBP9, Accession NP_(—)006597.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBBP9 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RBBP9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RBBP9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16100, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 9 (RBBP9, Accession NP_(—)006597.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP9.

Retinoblastoma-like 2 (p130) (RBL2, Accession NP_(—)005602.2) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBL2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RBL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RBL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6615, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition ofRetinoblastoma-like 2 (p130) (RBL2, Accession NP_(—)005602.2), a genewhich may be a tumor suppressor and therefore may be associated withCancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RBL2.

The function of RBL2 has been established by previous studies. Mayol etal. (1993) cloned a retinoblastoma-related human gene, referred to asRB2, on the basis of sequence homology of the E1A-binding domain of theretinoblastoma gene (RB1; 180200). Structural homology with RB1suggested a possible function of RB2 as a tumor suppressor gene. Yeunget al. (1993) mapped the gene to human chromosome 16q12.2 and ratchromosome 19, using fluorescence in situ hybridization and somatichybrid cell analysis, respectively. Based on known syntenicrelationships among human, rat and mouse, the data suggested that themouse homolog resides on chromosome 8. Deletions of chromosome 16q havebeen found in several human neoplasms, including breast, ovarian,hepatic, and prostatic cancers, which supports the involvement of RB2 inhuman cancer as a tumor suppressor gene. This locus is symbolized RBL2because it was identified after the gene on chromosome 20, which issymbolized RBL1 (OMIM Ref. No. 116957). RBL1 has a molecular weight of107 kD; RBL2 has a molecular weight of about 120 kD.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Baldi, A.; Boccia, V.; Claudio, P. P.; De Luca, A.; Giordano, A.:Genomic structure of the human retinoblastoma-related Rb2/p130 gene.Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 93:4629-4632, 1996; and

Mayol, X.; Grana, X.; Baldi, A.; Sang, N.; Hu, Q.; Giordano, A.: Cloningof a new member of the retinoblastoma gene family (pRb2) which binds tothe E1A transforming domain. Oncogene.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RBL2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 180203, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. RCBTB1 (Accession NP_(—)060661.2) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RCBTB1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRCBTB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RCBTB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13829, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of RCBTB1 (AccessionNP_(—)060661.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RCBTB1.

RCD-8 (Accession NP_(—)055144.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RCD-8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RCD-8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RCD-8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13335, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of RCD-8 (AccessionNP_(—)055144.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RCD-8.

RDH13 (Accession NP_(—)612421.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RDH13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RDH13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RDH13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9713, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of RDH13 (AccessionNP_(—)612421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RDH13.

Regulator of g-protein signalling 3 (RGS3, Accession NP_(—)570613.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RGS3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RGS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3344, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 3 (RGS3, Accession NP_(—)570613.1), a gene whichnegatively regulates G protein-coupled receptor signalling. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS3.

The function of RGS3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM146.1. Rhesus blood group, dantigen (RHD, Accession NP_057208.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RHD, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:13465 and SEQ ID:4143 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Rhesus bloodgroup, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057208.2), a gene which Majorantigen of the RH system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RHD.

The function of RHD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Rhesus blood group, dantigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057309.2) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RHD, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:4143 and SEQ ID:13465 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Rhesus bloodgroup, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057309.2), a gene which Majorantigen of the RH system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RHD.

The function of RHD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. RHPN2 (AccessionNP_(—)149094.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RHPN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RHPN2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RHPN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11803, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of RHPN2 (AccessionNP_(—)149094.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RHPN2.

RIP60 (Accession NP_(—)037532.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RIP60 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by RIP60, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RIP60BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5556, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of RIP60 (AccessionNP_(—)037532.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RIP60.

RIP60 (Accession NP_(—)055189.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RIP60 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by RIP60, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RIP60BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5556, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of RIP60 (AccessionNP_(—)055189.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RIP60.

RNF137 (Accession NP_(—)060543.4) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF137 BINDING SITE1 and RNF137 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby RNF137, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF137 BINDING SITE1 andRNF137 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7446 and SEQ ID:16940respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of RNF137 (AccessionNP_(—)060543.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF137.

RNF144 (Accession NP_(—)055561.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF144 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNF144,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF144 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4727, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of RNF144 (AccessionNP_(—)055561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF144.

Ring finger protein (c3hc4 type) 8 (RNF8, Accession NP_(—)003949.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF8 BINDINGSITE1 and RNF8 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by RNF8, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RNF8 BINDING SITE1 and RNF8 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:13778 and SEQ ID:9745 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein (c3hc4 type) 8 (RNF8, Accession NP_(—)003949.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RNF8.

Retinitis pigmentosa 2 (x-linked recessive) (RP2, AccessionNP_(—)008846.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6582, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Retinitispigmentosa 2 (x-linked recessive) (RP2, Accession NP_(—)008846.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RP2.

Rabphilin 3a-like (without c2 domains) (RPH3AL, AccessionNP_(—)008918.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RPH3AL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RPH3AL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RPH3AL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2614, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Rabphilin 3a-like(without c2 domains) (RPH3AL, Accession NP_(—)008918.1), a gene which isa protein transporter. could play a role in neurotransmitter release byregulating membrane flow in the nerve terminal. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RPH3AL.

The function of RPH3AL has been established by previous studies.Secretions of hormones and neurotransmitters from endocrine cells andneurons, respectively, are regulated by calcium ions, which triggerexocytosis. The RAS-associated protein RAB3A (OMIM Ref. No. 179490) isinvolved in the recruitment of synaptic vesicles for exocytosis. Using aDNA fragment encoding the Rab3A-binding domain of a mouse rabphilin-3AcDNA, Kotake et al. (1997) probed a rat islet cDNA library under lowstringency. A partial rabphilin-3A-related protein was identified anddesignated Noc2; a full-length Noc2 clone was isolated from a ratinsulin-secreting cell line cDNA library. The Noc2 cDNA encodes a302-amino acid protein that shows 40.7% amino acid identity and 77.9%similarity to the N-terminal region of rat rabphilin-3A. However, itlacks the C2 domains, and hence the Noc2 (no C2 domain) designation.Noc2 contains 1 potential protein kinase A and 3 potential proteinkinase C phosphorylation sites. RNA blot analysis revealed that a single2.2-or 2.6-kb transcript of Noc2 is expressed at very high levels inpancreatic islets, and at low to moderate or high levels in otherendocrine tissues and hormone-secreting cell lines, but at very lowlevels in brain. Screening a mouse embryonic cDNA library with the yeast2-hybrid system, Kotake et al. (1997) showed that Noc2 interacts withthe LIM domain-containing protein zyxin (OMIM Ref. No. 602002), acomponent of the cytoskeleton. The authors suggested that Noc2 isprobably involved in regulated exocytosis in endocrine cells byinteracting with the cytoskeleton Using cDNA selection, Smith et al.(1999) identified a human transcript spanning a common deletion on17p13.3 found in approximately 40% of medulloblastomas. The full-lengthcoding sequence predicted a 315-amino acid protein displaying 77% aminoacid identity with the rat Noc2 (OMIM Ref. No. Rph3al) protein. Northernblot analysis detected moderate to high expression of a 2.6-kb RPH3ALtranscript in thyroid, ovary, stomach, heart, pancreas, skeletal muscle,kidney, and liver

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kotake, K.; Ozaki, N.; Mizuta, M.; Sekiy, S.; Inagaki, N.; Seino, S.:Noc2, a putative zinc finger protein involved in exocytosis in endocrinecells. J. Biol. Chem. 272:29407-29410, 1997; and

Smith, J. S.; Tachibana, I.; Allen, C.; Chiappa, S. A.; Lee, H. K.;McIver, B.; Jenkins, R. B.; Raffel, C.: Cloning of a human ortholog(RPH3AL) of (RNO)Rph3al from a candidate 17p13.3 med.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RPH3AL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604881, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. RPP30 (Accession NP_(—)006404.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RPP30 BINDING SITE1 and RPP30BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by RPP30, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RPP30BINDING SITE1 and RPP30 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:445 and SEQID:19325 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of RPP30 (AccessionNP_(—)006404.1), a gene which is a component of ribonuclease p thatprocesses 5′ ends of precursor tRNAs. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RPP30.

The function of RPP30 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. S100A15 (AccessionNP_(—)789793.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. S100A15 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by S100A15, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of S100A15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19723,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of S100A15 (AccessionNP_(—)789793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith S100A15.

SARM1 (Accession NP_(—)055892.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SARM1 BINDING SITE1 and SARM1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded bySARM1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SARM1 BINDING SITE1 andSARM1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4282 and SEQ ID:7147respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of SARM1 (AccessionNP_(—)055892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SARM1.

Sarcoma amplified sequence (SAS, Accession NP_(—)005972.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SAS BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SAS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SAS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17726, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Sarcoma amplifiedsequence (SAS, Accession NP_(—)005972.1), a gene which is a member ofthe transmembrane 4 superfamily (TM4SF) and may be involved ingrowth-related cellular processes T. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SAS.

The function of SAS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM88.1. SBLF (AccessionNP_(—)006864.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SBLF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SBLF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SBLF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14551, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of SBLF (AccessionNP_(—)006864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SBLF.

SCAMP-4 (Accession NP_(—)524558.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCAMP-4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCAMP-4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCAMP-4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of SCAMP-4 (AccessionNP_(—)524558.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCAMP-4.

Scan domain containing 2 (SCAND2, Accession NP_(—)071333.2) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCAND2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SCAND2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SCAND2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7179, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Scan domaincontaining 2 (SCAND2, Accession NP_(—)071333.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SCAND2.

Scavenger receptor class f, member 1 (SCARF1, Accession NP_003684.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCARF1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SCARF1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSCARF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5158, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Scavenger receptorclass f, member 1 (SCARF1, Accession NP_(—)003684.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SCARF1.

Stearoyl-coa desaturase (delta-9-desaturase) (SCD, AccessionNP_(—)005054.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SCD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SCD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3800, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Stearoyl-coadesaturase (delta-9-desaturase) (SCD, Accession NP_(—)005054.2), a genewhich functions in the synthesis of unsaturated fatty acids.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCD.

The function of SCD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. Sex comb onmidleg-like 2 (drosophila) (SCML2, Accession NP_(—)006080.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCML2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SCML2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCML2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3898, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Sex comb onmidleg-like 2 (drosophila) (SCML2, Accession NP_(—)006080.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCML2.

Sodium channel, voltage-gated, type ii, beta polypeptide (SCN2B,Accession NP_(—)004579.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCN2B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCN2B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCN2B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13704, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Sodium channel,voltage-gated, type ii, beta polypeptide (SCN2B, AccessionNP_(—)004579.1), a gene which modulates channel properties. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SCN2B.

The function of SCN2B has been established by previous studies. Jones etal. (1996) used a rat brain Scn2b cDNA to map the mouse gene ininterspecific backcrosses. They found that it is linked to markers fromthe central region of mouse chromosome 9 and noted that the neurologicmutation ‘staggerer’ (Imai and Kingsley, 1994) had been mapped therealso. No recombination was found with the Il10r gene (OMIM Ref. No.146933). Thus, mouse Scn2b is located within a conserved linkage groupwith orthologs on human chromosome 11q22-qter. By fluorescence in situhybridization, Eubanks et al. (1997) mapped the SCN2B gene to 11q23.Bolino et al. (1998) reported that the SCN2B gene consists of 4 exonsand 3 introns spanning a region of approximately 12 kb

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bolino, A.; Seri, M.; Caroli, F.; Eubanks, J.; Srinivasan, J.; Mandich,P.; Schenone, A.; Quattrone, A.; Romeo, G.; Catterall, W. A.; Devoto,M.: Exclusion of the SCN2B gene as candidate for CMT4B. Europ. J. Hum.Genet. 6:629-634, 1998; and

Eubanks, J.; Srinivasan, J.; Dinulos, M. B.; Disteche, C. M.; Catterall,W. A.: Structure and chromosomal localization of the beta2 subunit ofthe human brain sodium channel. Neurorepo.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SCN2B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601327, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. SCN3B (Accession NP_(—)060870.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCN3B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySCN3B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCN3B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4399, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of SCN3B (AccessionNP_(—)060870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCN3B.

SDS-RS1 (Accession NP_(—)612441.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SDS-RS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SDS-RS1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SDS-RS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14127, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of SDS-RS1 (AccessionNP_(—)612441.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SDS-RS1.

Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEDL BINDINGSITE1 through SEDL BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SEDL, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SEDL BINDING SITE1 through SEDL BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:15576, SEQ ID:11591 and SEQ ID:926 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Spondyloepiphysealdysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1), a gene which may playrole in vesicular transport from endoplasmic reticulum to golgi. andtherefore may be associated with Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SEDL.

The function of SEDL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Sema domain,immunoglobulin domain (ig), short basic domain, secreted, (semaphorin)3e (SEMA3E, Accession NP_(—)036563.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SEMA3E BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEMA3E,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEMA3E BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Sema domain,immunoglobulin domain (ig), short basic domain, secreted, (semaphorin)3e (SEMA3E, Accession NP_(—)036563.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SEMA3E.

Selenoprotein n, 1 (SEPN1, Accession NP_(—)065184.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEPN1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SEPN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEPN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18255, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Selenoprotein n, 1(SEPN1, Accession NP_(—)065184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SEPN1.

Small edrk-rich factor 1a (telomeric) (SERF1A, Accession NP_068802.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF1ABINDING SITE1 and SERF1A BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SERF1A, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SERF1A BINDING SITE1 and SERF1A BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:15849 and SEQ ID:9219 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1a (telomeric) (SERF1A, Accession NP_(—)068802.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1A.

Small edrk-rich factor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NP_075267.1)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF1BBINDING SITE1 and SERF1B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SERF1B, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SERF1B BINDING SITE1 and SERF1B BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:15849 and SEQ ID:9219 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NP_(—)075267.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1B.

Serine (or cysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 9(SERPINB9, Accession NP_(—)004146.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SERPINB9 BINDING SITE1 and SERPINB9BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by SERPINB9, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERPINB9BINDING SITE1 and SERPINB9 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4363 and SEQID:9152 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Serine (orcysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 9 (SERPINB9,Accession NP_(—)004146.1), a gene which may be a serpin serine proteaseinhibitor that interacts with granzyme B (GZMB). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SERPINB9.

The function of SERPINB9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM88.2. Sideroflexin 2 (SFXN2,Accession XP_(—)058359.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SFXN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SFXN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFXN2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3678, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Sideroflexin 2(SFXN2, Accession XP_(—)058359.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFXN2.

Sideroflexin 2 (SFXN2, Accession NP_(—)849189.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFXN2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SFXN2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SFXN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3678, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Sideroflexin 2(SFXN2, Accession NP_(—)849189.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFXN2.

Sh3 domain binding glutamic acid-rich protein like 2 (SH3BGRL2,Accession NP_(—)113657.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SH3BGRL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SH3BGRL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SH3BGRL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Sh3 domain bindingglutamic acid-rich protein like 2 (SH3BGRL2, Accession NP_(—)113657.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SH3BGRL2.

Sh3-domain binding protein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NP_(—)003014.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3BP2BINDING SITE1 through SH3BP2 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SH3BP2, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SH3BP2 BINDING SITE1 through SH3BP2 BINDINGSITE3, designated SEQ ID:3836, SEQ ID:9440 and SEQ ID:1122 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domain bindingprotein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NP_(—)003014.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SH3BP2.

Short stature homeobox (SHOX, Accession NP_(—)006874.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SHOX BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SHOX, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SHOX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4375, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Short staturehomeobox (SHOX, Accession NP_(—)006874.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SHOX.

Sialic acid binding ig-like lectin 8 (SIGLEC8, Accession NP_(—)055257.1)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIGLEC8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SIGLEC8, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SIGLEC8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4513, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Sialic acidbinding ig-like lectin 8 (SIGLEC8, Accession NP_(—)055257.1), a genewhich is a cell adhesion molecule for postnatal neural development.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIGLEC8.

The function of SIGLEC8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Tal1 (scl) interruptinglocus (SIL, Accession NP_(—)003026.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SIL BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SIL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tal1 (scl)interrupting locus (SIL, Accession NP_(—)003026.1), a gene which may berequired for axial development and left-right specification andtherefore may be associated with Prominent midline neural tube defects,abnormal left-right development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Prominent midline neuraltube defects, abnormal left-right development, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SIL.

The function of SIL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Signal-regulatoryprotein beta 1 (SIRPB1, Accession NP_(—)006056.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIRPB1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SIRPB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIRPB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Signal-regulatoryprotein beta 1 (SIRPB1, Accession NP_(—)006056.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SIRPB1.

Src-like-adaptor 2 (SLA2, Accession NP_(—)115590.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLA2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SLA2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19573, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Src-like-adaptor 2(SLA2, Accession NP_(—)115590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLA2.

Src-like-adaptor 2 (SLA2, Accession NP_(—)778252.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLA2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SLA2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19573, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Src-like-adaptor 2(SLA2, Accession NP_(—)778252.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLA2.

Solute carrier family 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 8(SLC12A8, Accession NP_(—)078904.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC12A8 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC12A8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC12A8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5190, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 8 (SLC12A8,Accession NP_(—)078904.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC12A8.

Solute carrier family 13 (sodium/sulfate symporters), member 1 (SLC13A1,Accession NP_(—)071889.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC13A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC13A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC13A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4370, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 13 (sodium/sulfate symporters), member 1 (SLC13A1, AccessionNP_(—)071889.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC13A1.

Solute carrier family 14 (urea transporter), member 2 (SLC14A2,Accession NP_(—)009094.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC14A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC14A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC14A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4514, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 14 (urea transporter), member 2 (SLC14A2, AccessionNP_(—)009094.2), a gene which is a renal urea transporter 2. andtherefore may be associated with Orthostatic hypotension. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofOrthostatic hypotension, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC14A2.

The function of SLC14A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM97.1. Solute carrier family15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1 (SLC15A1, AccessionNP_(—)005064.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC15A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC15A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC15A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18930,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1 (SLC15A1, AccessionNP_(—)005064.1), a gene which is a H(+)-coupled peptide transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC15A1.

The function of SLC15A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Solute carrier family16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 4 (SLC16A4, AccessionNP_(—)004687.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC16A4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC16A4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC16A4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:611, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 4 (SLC16A4,Accession NP_(—)004687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC16A4.

Solute carrier family 19, member 3 (SLC19A3, Accession NP_(—)079519.1)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC19A3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SLC19A3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLC19A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6713, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 19, member 3 (SLC19A3, Accession NP_(—)079519.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC19A3.

Solute carrier family 1 (neutral amino acid transporter), member 5(SLC1A5, Accession NP_(—)005619.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC1A5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC1A5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC1A5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1277, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 1 (neutral amino acid transporter), member 5 (SLC1A5, AccessionNP_(—)005619.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC1A5.

Solute carrier family 24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 1(SLC24A1, Accession NP_(—)004718.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC24A1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC24A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC24A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10966, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 1 (SLC24A1,Accession NP_(—)004718.1), a gene which is a critical component of thevisual transduction cascade, controlling the calcium concentration ofouter segments during light and darkness. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC24A1.

The function of SLC24A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. SLC30A5 (AccessionNP_(—)076960.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC30A5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SLC30A5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC30A5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3692, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of SLC30A5 (AccessionNP_(—)076960.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC30A5.

SLC30A6 (Accession NP_(—)060434.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC30A6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC30A6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC30A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5362, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of SLC30A6 (AccessionNP_(—)060434.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC30A6.

SLC35E2 (Accession XP_(—)049733.6) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC35E2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC35E2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC35E2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of SLC35E2 (AccessionXP_(—)049733.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC35E2.

Solute carrier family 39 (zinc transporter), member 1 (SLC39A1,Accession NP_(—)055252.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC39A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC39A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC39A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 39 (zinc transporter), member 1 (SLC39A1, AccessionNP_(—)055252.2), a gene which is a divalent (zinc/iron) metal iontransporter. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC39A1.

The function of SLC39A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM175.1. Solute carrier family4, sodium bicarbonate transporter-like, member 11 (SLC4A11, AccessionNP_(—)114423.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC4A11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC4A11, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC4A11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:806, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 4, sodium bicarbonate transporter-like, member 11 (SLC4A11,Accession NP_(—)114423.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC4A11.

Solute carrier family 5 (sodium/glucose cotransporter), member 1(SLC5A1, Accession NP_(—)000334.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC5A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC5A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC5A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2571, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 5 (sodium/glucose cotransporter), member 1 (SLC5A1, AccessionNP_(—)000334.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC5A1.

Solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter), member 14(SLC6A14, Accession NP_(—)009162.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC6A14 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC6A14,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC6A14 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 6 (neurotransmitter transporter), member 14 (SLC6A14, AccessionNP_(—)009162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC6A14.

Solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, dopamine), member3 (SLC6A3, Accession NP_(—)001035.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC6A3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC6A3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC6A3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, dopamine), member 3 (SLC6A3,Accession NP_(—)001035.1), a gene which terminates the action ofdopamine by its high affinity sodium-dependent reuptake into presynapticterminals. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC6A3.

The function of SLC6A3 has been established by previous studies. Giroset al. (1996) found that the disruption of the mouse dopaminetransporter gene results in spontaneous hyperlocomotion despite majoradaptive changes such as decreases in neurotransmitter and receptorlevels. In homozygous mice, dopamine persisted at least 100 times longerin the extracellular space, providing a biochemical explanation of thehyperdopaminergic phenotype and demonstrating the critical role of thetransporter in regulating neurotransmission. The authors noted that thedopamine transporter is an obligatory target of cocaine and amphetamine,as demonstrated by the fact that these psychostimulants had no effect onlocomotor activity or dopamine release and uptake in mice lacking thetransporter. Giros et al. (1996) stated that the DAT knockout miceshould be an excellent tool for the study and development of drugs usedin the management of dopaminergic dysfunction. There are similaritiesbetween the hyperdopaminergic phenotype of the knockout mice and some ofthe positive symptoms of schizophrenic patients. Specific blockade ofthe dopamine transporter with high-affinity inhibitors may be beneficialin illnesses such as Parkinson disease, where the effective levels ofdopamine are markedly reduced.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gainetdinov, R. R.; Wetsel, W. C.; Jones, S. R.; Levin, E. D.; Jaber,M.; Caron, M. G.: Role of serotonin in the paradoxical calming effect ofpsychostimulants on hyperactivity. Science 283:397-401, 1999; and

Giros, B.; Jaber, M.; Jones, S. R.; Wightman, R. M.; Caron, M. G.:Hyperlocomotion and indifference to cocaine and amphetamine in micelacking the dopamine receptor. Nature 370:606-612, 1.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC6A3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 126455, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. SMAC (Accession NP_(—)620308.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMAC BINDING SITE1 and SMAC BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SMAC, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SMAC BINDING SITE1 and SMAC BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:18165 and SEQ ID:1861 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of SMAC (AccessionNP_(—)620308.1), a gene which promotes apoptosis via caspase activation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SMAC.

The function of SMAC and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1.Synaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)570710.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNAP23 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP23,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNAP23 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19007, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)570710.1), a gene which is essential component of the highaffinity receptor for the general membrane fusion machinery.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNAP23.

The function of SNAP23 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Synaptosomal-associatedprotein, 23 kda (SNAP23, Accession NP_(—)003816.2) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNAP23 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP23, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNAP23 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19007, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)003816.2), a gene which is essential component of the highaffinity receptor for the general membrane fusion machinery.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNAP23.

The function of SNAP23 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. SNARK (AccessionNP_(—)112214.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNARK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNARK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SNARK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18622, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of SNARK (AccessionNP_(—)112214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNARK.

Syntaphilin (SNPH, Accession NP_(—)055538.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNPH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySNPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNPH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15041, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Syntaphilin (SNPH,Accession NP_(—)055538.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SNPH.

Sorting nexin 15 (SNX15, Accession NP_(—)037438.2) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX15 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNX15, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7625, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 15(SNX15, Accession NP_(—)037438.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX15.

Sorting nexin 15 (SNX15, Accession NP_(—)680086.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX15 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNX15, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7625, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 15(SNX15, Accession NP_(—)680086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX15.

SNX22 (Accession NP_(—)079074.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX22 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX22,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13596, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of SNX22 (AccessionNP_(—)079074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX22.

SNX27 (Accession NP_(—)112180.4) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX27 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX27,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX27 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of SNX27 (AccessionNP_(—)112180.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX27.

Sialophorin (gpl115, leukosialin, cd43) (SPN, Accession NP_(—)003114.1)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPNBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SPN, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSPN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16209, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Sialophorin(gpl115, leukosialin, cd43) (SPN, Accession NP_(—)003114.1), a genewhich plays a role in the physicochemical properties of the t-cellsurface and in lectin binding. presents carbohydrate ligands toselectins. . and therefore may be associated with Wiskott-aldrichsyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Wiskott-aldrich syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPN.

The function of SPN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Speckle-type pozprotein (SPOP, Accession NP_(—)003554.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SPOP BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPOP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPOP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5610, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Speckle-type pozprotein (SPOP, Accession NP_(—)003554.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPOP.

SQV7L (Accession XP_(—)047287.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SQV7L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SQV7L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SQV7L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7375, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of SQV7L (AccessionXP_(—)047287.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SQV7L.

Sarcalumenin (SRL, Accession XP_(—)064152.3) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6681, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Sarcalumenin (SRL,Accession XP_(—)064152.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SRL.

Serine/arginine repetitive matrix 2 (SRRM2, Accession NP_057417.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRRM2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SRRM2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRRM2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18975, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Serine/argininerepetitive matrix 2 (SRRM2, Accession NP_(—)057417.2), a gene whichRELATED NUCLEAR MATRIX PROTEIN. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SRRM2.

The function of SRRM2 has been established by previous studies. Forbackground information on SRM proteins, see SRM160 (OMIM Ref. No.605975). By biochemical purification, micropeptide sequence analysis,EST database searching, and screening a monocytoid cDNA library,Blencowe et al. (2000) isolated a cDNA encoding SRM300. Like SRM160, thededuced 2,296-amino acid SRM300 protein is rich in serine (S), arginine(R), and proline (P), has numerous SR dipeptides and 2 long polyserinedomains, and lacks an RNA recognition domain. A portion of the SRM300protein is identical to a partial protein, KIAA0324, identified byNagase et al. (1997). By RT-PCR analysis, Nagase et al. (1997) detectedubiquitous expression of KIAA0324. Using immunoblot andimmunoprecipitation analyses and confocal microscopy, Blencowe et al.(2000) confirmed that SRM300 associates with SRM160 and pre-mRNA and islocalized in nuclear speckles. Reconstitution of SRM160/SRM300-depletedsplicing reactions with recombinant SRM160 restored splicing activity,suggesting that SRM160 is the more important component of the complex.By screening a cDNA library for RNA ligands, Sawada et al. (2000)identified a cDNA encoding SRM300, which they termed SRL300. The deduced2,752-amino acid protein has multiple R, S, and P residues, numerousphosphorylation sites, and a predicted molecular mass of 300 kD,suggesting that it may be the full-length protein. Immunoblot analysisdetected GST fusion proteins of greater than 300 kD in human and ratcells. Northern blot analysis revealed expression of a 9.0- to 10.0-kbSRL300 transcript in all tissues and cell lines tested. By radiationhybrid analysis, Nagase et al. (1997) mapped the SRM300 gene, orKIAA0324, to chromosome 16. By genomic sequence analysis, Blencowe etal. (2000) mapped the SRM300 gene to chromosome 16.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Blencowe, B. J.; Bauren, G.; Eldridge, A. G.; Issner, R.; Nickerson, J.A.; Rosonina, E.; Sharp, P. A.: The SRm160/300 splicing coactivatorsubunits. RNA 6:111-120, 2000; and

Sawada, Y.; Miura, Y.; Umeki, K.; Tamaoki, T.; Fujinaga, K.; Ohtaki, S.:Cloning and characterization of a novel RNA-binding protein SRL300 withRS domains. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1492.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SRRM2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606032, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Synovial sarcoma translocation, chromosome 18 (SS18,Accession NP_(—)005628.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SS18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SS18, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SS18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17762, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Synovial sarcomatranslocation, chromosome 18 (SS18, Accession NP_(—)005628.1), a genewhich is a putative transcriptional activator. and therefore isassociated with Human synovial sarcomas. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Human synovialsarcomas, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withSS18.

The function of SS18 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. STAF65(gamma)(Accession NP_(—)055675.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. STAF65(gamma) BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTAF65(gamma), corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSTAF65(gamma) BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2196, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of STAF65(gamma)(Accession NP_(—)055675.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STAF65(gamma).

Staufen, rna binding protein (drosophila) (STAU, AccessionNP_(—)004593.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. STAU BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by STAU,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STAU BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3950, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Staufen, rnabinding protein (drosophila) (STAU, Accession NP_(—)004593.1), a genewhich may play a role in specific positioning of mrnas at given sites inthe cell and in stimulating their translation at the site. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAU.

The function of STAU and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM37.1. Sulfotransferase,estrogen-preferring (STE, Accession NP_(—)005411.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STE BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Sulfotransferase,estrogen-preferring (STE, Accession NP_(—)005411.1), a gene whichsulfates estrone and dehydroepiandrosterone, but not dopamine.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with STE.

The function of STE has been established by previous studies. Sulfationis an important pathway in the biotransformation of steroid hormonessuch as estrogens. Human liver contains 2 different types ofsulfotransferases, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) sulfotransferase (OMIMRef. No. 125263) and phenol sulfotransferase (STP1; 171150). Aksoy etal. (1994) set out to test the possibility that human tissues maycontain 1 or more estrogen sulfotransferases orthologous to the proteinsencoded by EST cDNAs that had been cloned from other mammalian species.They succeeded in cloning a cDNA for human liver EST and studiedselected properties of the protein that it encodes. Estrone sulfate isthe predominant form of estrogen found in the circulation in women andcould thus serve as precursor for active estrogens in target tissues byremoval of the sulfate group through the action of endogenous steroidsulfatase. Bernier et al. (1994) used a cDNA encoding human placentalestrogen sulfotransferase as a probe for isolating a clone containingalmost the whole genomic sequence. The gene contains 9 short exonsseparated by 8 introns in an expanse of approximately 7.7 kb. The first2 exons, named exon 1a and exon 1b, are noncoding and correspond to the5-prime untranslated sequences of human brain and human placentalestrogen sulfotransferase cDNAs, respectively. Transfection ofchloramphenicol acetyltransferase reporter gene vectors containing the5-prime flanking sequence upstream from exon 1a and exon 1b into humanadrenal adenocarcinoma cells indicated that both sequences possesspromoter activity. The results were interpreted as indicating that humanbrain aryl sulfotransferase and placental estrogen sulfotransferase mRNAspecies are transcribed from a single gene by alternate exon 1a and exon1b promoters, respectively. Using DNA from panels of human-rodentsomatic cell hybrids and amplification of the gene by PCR, Bernier etal. (1994) assigned the placental estrogen sulfotransferase gene tochromosome 16. On the other hand, Her et al. (1995) mapped liverestrogen sulfotransferase cDNA to 4q13.1 by fluorescence in situhybridization, suggesting that these may be 2 separate genes. They foundthat the liver STE gene spans approximately 20 kb and consists of 8exons, ranging in length from 95 to 181 bp. The locations of mostexon-intron splice junctions within STE were identical to those found ina human phenol ST gene (STM; 600641). (The STM gene maps to chromosome16p11.2. Indeed, STM is the same as the ‘placental estrogensulfotransferase’ gene mapped by Bernier et al. (1994) to chromosome 16(Weinshilboum, 1995).) In addition, the locations of 5 STE introns wereconserved in the human DHEA-sulfotransferase gene, which is located onchromosome 19. Weinshilboum et al. (1997) reviewed the genes in themouse corresponding to the sulfotransferase genes in the human. The Stegene is located on mouse chromosome 5.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Aksoy, I. A.; Wood, T. C.; Weinshilboum, R.: Human liver estrogensulfotransferase: identification by cDNA cloning and expression.Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 200:1621-1629, 1994; and

Bernier, F.; Leblanc, G.; Labrie, F.; Luu-The, V.: Structure of humanestrogen and aryl sulfotransferase gene: two mRNA species issued from asingle gene. J. Biol. Chem. 269:28200-282.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of STE are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600043, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Six transmembrane epithelial antigen of prostate 2 (STEAP2,Accession NP_(—)694544.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. STEAP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STEAP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STEAP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9147, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Six transmembraneepithelial antigen of prostate 2 (STEAP2, Accession NP_(—)694544.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with STEAP2.

Stomatin (STOM, Accession NP_(—)004090.3) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. STOM BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STOM,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STOM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2907, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Stomatin (STOM,Accession NP_(—)004090.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STOM.

Syntaxin 12 (STX12, Accession NP_(—)803173.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STX12 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTX12, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STX12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12575, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Syntaxin 12(STX12, Accession NP_(—)803173.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with STX12.

Synaptotagmin xi (SYT11, Accession NP_(—)689493.2) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT11 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9033, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin xi(SYT11, Accession NP_(—)689493.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT11.

Synaptotagmin xiii (SYT13, Accession NP_(—)065877.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT13 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT13, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15294, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin xiii(SYT13, Accession NP_(—)065877.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT13.

TADA3L (Accession NP_(—)597814.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TADA3L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TADA3L, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TADA3LBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9087, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of TADA3L (AccessionNP_(—)597814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TADA3L.

T-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia 1 (TAL1, Accession NP_(—)003180.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAL1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TAL1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18260, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of T-cell acutelymphocytic leukemia 1 (TAL1, Accession NP_(—)003180.1), a gene whichmay help control cell growth and differentiation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TAL1.

The function of TAL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tap binding protein(tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NP_(—)003181.3) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAPBP BINDING SITE1 through TAPBPBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TAPBP, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TAPBP BINDING SITE1 through TAPBP BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:11523, SEQ ID:12247 and SEQ ID:16940 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tap bindingprotein (tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NP_(—)003181.3), a gene which isinvolved in MHC class I-restricted antigen processing. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TAPBP.

The function of TAPBP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Tyrosineaminotransferase (TAT, Accession NP_(—)000344.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAT BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TAT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tyrosineaminotransferase (TAT, Accession NP_(—)000344.1), a gene which istyrosine aminotransferase and strongly similar to rat Rn.9947, whichplays a role in gluconeogenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TAT.

The function of TAT has been established by previous studies. Richner(1938) and Hanhart (1947) described an oculocutaneous syndromecharacterized by herpetiform corneal ulcers and painful punctatekeratoses of digits, palms, and soles. Richner (1938) described skinlesions in brother and sister. Only the brother had corneal lesions.Hanhart (1947) reported that the parents of his patient were secondcousins. Hanhart (1947) also described associated severe mental andsomatic retardation. The pedigree he reported was reproduced byWaardenburg et al. (1961). Waardenburg et al. (1961) described childrenof a first-cousin marriage, one with the full syndrome and one with onlycorneal changes. Ventura et al. (1965) described the syndrome in 2 sonsof first-cousin parents. Buist (1967) referred to studies of a childwith tyrosinemia and tyrosine transaminase deficiency, but normalp-hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid oxidase. Phenylalanine level was normal.Hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid was elevated in the urine. Fellman et al.(1969) reported chemical studies on the same patient. Only themitochondrial form of tyrosine aminotransferase (TAT) was present in theliver. The soluble form of TAT (EC 2.6.1.5) was lacking. The patient hadmarkedly elevated tyrosine blood levels and an increase in urinaryp-hydroxyphenylpyruvate and p-hydroxyphenyllactate. A regulator gene fortyrosine transaminase is X-linked (OMIM Ref. No. 314350). Goldsmith etal. (1973) demonstrated tyrosinemia and phenylaceticacidemia in thisdisorder. Their patient was the 14-year-old son of consanguineousItalian parents. The urine contained excessive P-hydroxyphenylacticacid. Urinary P-hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid was normal. Clinical andbiochemical improvement accompanied low phenylalanine-low tyrosine diet.They suggested that soluble TAT may be deficient. Mitochondrial tyrosinetransaminase is normal. Beinfang et al. (1976) described theophthalmologic findings in the patient reported by Goldsmith et al.(1973). This condition is also known as tyrosinemia with palmar andplantar keratosis and keratitis. Garibaldi et al. (1977) observed thisdisorder, which they called oculocutaneous tyrosinosis, in a42-month-old girl and her maternal aunt. The parents of the maternalaunt were first cousins. They emphasized the importance of earlydiagnosis in order to prevent mental retardation by means of a dietrestricted in phenylalanine and tyrosine. Hunziker (1980) reportedbrother and sister with unusually late onset (about age 15). Theirpatients' skin lesions were improved with a diet restricted inphenylalanine and tyrosine. In a consanguineous sibship, Rehak et al.(1981) reported 4 cases of Richner-Hanhart syndrome. Cutaneousmanifestations were typical but the eyes were not involved, suggestingheterogeneity in this disorder. Bohnert and Anton- Lamprecht (1982)reported unique ultrastructural changes: thickening of the granularlayer and increased synthesis of tonofibrils and keratohyalin; in theridged palmar or plantar skin, large numbers of microtubules andunusually tight packing of tonofibrillar masses, which contained tubularchannels or inclusions of microtubules. The authors assumed thatincreased cohesion and tight packing of tonofilaments prevent normalspreading of keratohyalin and result in its globular appearance.Further, they suggested that excessive amounts of intracellular tyrosineenhance crosslinks between aggregated tonofilaments. In an AshkenaziJewish family, Chitayat et al. (1992) observed 2 adult sibs, offspringof a first-cousin marriage, with persistent hypertyrosinemia. A curiousfeature was that the affected female sib, aged 41 years, hadhypertyrosinemia and characteristic oculocutaneous signs; the brother,aged 39 years, had hypertyrosinemia but no oculocutaneous disease. Bothsibs had 2 children; none had signs of metabolic fetopathy.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Goldsmith, L. A.; Kang, E. S.; Bienfang, D. C.; Jimbow, K.; Gerald, P.S.; Baden, H. P.: Tyrosinemia with plantar and palmar keratosis andkeratitis. J. Pediat. 83:798-805, 1973; and

Hunziker, N.: Richner-Hanhart syndrome and tyrosinemia type II.Dermatologica 160:180-189, 1980.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TAT are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 276600, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tbc1 domain family, member 5 (TBC1D5, AccessionNP_(—)055559.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TBC1D5 BINDING SITE1 and TBC1D5 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by TBC1D5,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBC1D5 BINDING SITE1 andTBC1D5 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14859 and SEQ ID:16449respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tbc1 domainfamily, member 5 (TBC1D5, Accession NP_(—)055559.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TBC1D5.

T-box 3 (ulnar mammary syndrome) (TBX3, Accession NP_(—)005987.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TBX3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TBX3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19690, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of T-box 3 (ulnarmammary syndrome) (TBX3, Accession NP_(—)005987.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TBX3.

T-box 3 (ulnar mammary syndrome) (TBX3, Accession NP_(—)057653.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TBX3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TBX3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19690, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of T-box 3 (ulnarmammary syndrome) (TBX3, Accession NP_(—)057653.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TBX3.

Transcription factor 2, hepatic; lf-b3; variant hepatic nuclear factor(TCF2, Accession NP_(—)006472.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TCF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byTCF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TCF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor 2, hepatic; lf-b3; variant hepatic nuclear factor (TCF2,Accession NP_(—)006472.1), a gene which probably binds to the invertedpalindrome 5′-gttaatnattaac-3′. and therefore is associated withMaturity-onset diabetes of the young type 5 (mody5), familialhypoplastic glomerulocystic kidney disease (gckd). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMaturity-onset diabetes of the young type 5 (mody5), familialhypoplastic glomerulocystic kidney disease (gckd), and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with TCF2.

The function of TCF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065575.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17450, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065575.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)036600.2) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17450, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)036600.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065577.2) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17450, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065577.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)055233.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17450, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)055233.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

Teratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 (TDGF1, AccessionNP_(—)003203.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TDGF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TDGF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TDGF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8563, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition ofTeratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 (TDGF1, AccessionNP_(—)003203.1), a gene which can play a role in the determination ofthe epiblastic cells that subsequently give rise to the mesoderm. andtherefore may be associated with Forebrain defects. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofForebrain defects, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TDGF1.

The function of TDGF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. TERA (AccessionNP_(—)067061.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TERA BINDING SITE1 and TERA BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by TERA, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TERA BINDING SITE1 and TERA BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:17755 and SEQ ID:14491 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of TERA (AccessionNP_(—)067061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TERA.

Telomeric repeat binding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, AccessionNP_(—)059523.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TERF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TERF1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TERF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, Accession NP_(—)059523.1), agene which negatively regulates telomere length, involves in regulationof the mitotic spindle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TERF1.

The function of TERF1 has been established by previous studies. Humanchromosomes carry at their termini long arrays of double-strandedhexamers (OMIM Ref. No. TTAGGG) that are maintained by the enzymetelomerase (OMIM Ref. No. 187270). Chong et al. (1995) noted thattelomeric DNA is thought to form a protective nucleoprotein cap throughits association with telomere-specific proteins; also see review byZakian (1995). Because the loss of telomere function can induce cellcycle arrest and genome instability, the telomeric complex is probablyrequired in all human cells. Changes in the structure and function ofhuman telomeres are thought to play a role in malignant transformationand cellular senescence. Protein components of the telomeric complex hadbeen identified in ciliates and yeast, but not in vertebrate systems.Quests for vertebrate telomeric proteins had yielded a single candidatethat could potentially bind along the length of the telomeric TTAGGGrepeat array. This protein, called TRF (telomeric repeat-binding factor)by Chong et al. (1995), was shown by the authors to associate withdouble-stranded TTAGGG repeat arrays in vitro. TRF displays strongspecificity for vertebrate telomere DNA. Human TRF activity isdetectable in HeLa cell nuclear extracts on the basis of its ability toalter the mobility of double-stranded DNA fragments containing thesequence (OMIM Ref. No. TTAGGG)12. Using this assay, Chong et al. (1995)purified HeLa TRF to near homogeneity. Three independent preparations ofpurified TRF contained a protein in the 60-kD apparent molecular massrange, which copurified with TRF activity over a column containingdouble-stranded TTAGGG repeats. Amino acid sequences revealed sequenceidentity to an anonymous partial cDNA in the GenBank database. On thebasis of this nucleotide sequence, cDNAs were isolated from a HeLa celllibrary, sequenced, and found to contain an open reading frame encodingall sequence peptides. The cDNA hybridized 2 mRNAs of approximately 1.8and 3.0 kb that are expressed in a variety of human tissues. The cDNAderived from the larger mRNA revealed an open reading frame encoding a439-amino acid protein. In vitro transcription and translation of thecloned cDNA produced a protein of the same size as purified HeLa TRF.Comparison with the sequence information in the databases indicated thathuman TRF is a novel protein with 3 previously recognized sequencemotifs. There is one DNA- binding repeat resembling that of MYB (OMIMRef. No. 189990) and an N-terminal acidic domain. Immunofluorescentlabeling showed that TRF specifically colocalizes with telomeric DNA inhuman metaphase cells and is located at chromosome ends duringmetaphase. Chong et al. (1995) stated that the presence of TRF along thetelomeric TTAGGG repeat array demonstrates that human telomeres form aspecialized nuclear protein complex. In yeast, Marcand et al. (1997)demonstrated a protein-counting mechanism for regulation of the lengthof telomeres. This mechanism involves the telomere repeat-bindingprotein Rap1p. Because the structural and functional properties oftelomeres appear to be highly conserved, Marcand et al. (1997) suggestedthat their findings may be relevant to telomere length regulation inhumans, which has been associated with aging and cancer. Okabe et al.(2000) investigated cellular factors required for telomere formationusing the frequency of telomere seeding as an index and identified TRF1as an essential transacting factor. The exogenous telomere repeatinduced telomere formation at a frequency determined by the availabilityof TRF1, even in telomerase-negative cells. The authors concluded thatTRF1 has a novel physiologic significance distinct from its role as aregulator of telomere length in the endogenous chromosome.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chong, L.; van Steensel, B.; Broccoli, D.; Erdjument-Bromage, H.;Hanish, J.; Tempst, P.; de Lange, T.: A human telomeric protein. Science270:1663-1667, 1995; and

Okabe, J.; Eguchi, A.; Masago, A.; Hayakawa, T.; Nakanishi, M.: TRF1 isa critical trans-acting factor required for de novo telomere formationin human cells. Hum. Molec. Genet. 9:263.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TERF1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600951, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Telomeric repeat binding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1,Accession NP_(—)003209.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TERF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TERF1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TERF1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1745, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, Accession NP_(—)003209.1), agene which negatively regulates telomere length, involves in regulationof the mitotic spindle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TERF1.

The function of TERF1 has been established by previous studies. Humanchromosomes carry at their termini long arrays of double-strandedhexamers (OMIM Ref. No. TTAGGG) that are maintained by the enzymetelomerase (OMIM Ref. No. 187270). Chong et al. (1995) noted thattelomeric DNA is thought to form a protective nucleoprotein cap throughits association with telomere-specific proteins; also see review byZakian (1995). Because the loss of telomere function can induce cellcycle arrest and genome instability, the telomeric complex is probablyrequired in all human cells. Changes in the structure and function ofhuman telomeres are thought to play a role in malignant transformationand cellular senescence. Protein components of the telomeric complex hadbeen identified in ciliates and yeast, but not in vertebrate systems.Quests for vertebrate telomeric proteins had yielded a single candidatethat could potentially bind along the length of the telomeric TTAGGGrepeat array. This protein, called TRF (telomeric repeat-binding factor)by Chong et al. (1995), was shown by the authors to associate withdouble-stranded TTAGGG repeat arrays in vitro. TRF displays strongspecificity for vertebrate telomere DNA. Human TRF activity isdetectable in HeLa cell nuclear extracts on the basis of its ability toalter the mobility of double-stranded DNA fragments containing thesequence (OMIM Ref. No. TTAGGG)12. Using this assay, Chong et al. (1995)purified HeLa TRF to near homogeneity. Three independent preparations ofpurified TRF contained a protein in the 60-kD apparent molecular massrange, which copurified with TRF activity over a column containingdouble-stranded TTAGGG repeats. Amino acid sequences revealed sequenceidentity to an anonymous partial cDNA in the GenBank database. On thebasis of this nucleotide sequence, cDNAs were isolated from a HeLa celllibrary, sequenced, and found to contain an open reading frame encodingall sequence peptides. The cDNA hybridized 2 mRNAs of approximately 1.8and 3.0 kb that are expressed in a variety of human tissues. The cDNAderived from the larger mRNA revealed an open reading frame encoding a439-amino acid protein. In vitro transcription and translation of thecloned cDNA produced a protein of the same size as purified HeLa TRF.Comparison with the sequence information in the databases indicated thathuman TRF is a novel protein with 3 previously recognized sequencemotifs. There is one DNA- binding repeat resembling that of MYB (OMIMRef. No. 189990) and an N-terminal acidic domain. Immunofluorescentlabeling showed that TRF specifically colocalizes with telomeric DNA inhuman metaphase cells and is located at chromosome ends duringmetaphase. Chong et al. (1995) stated that the presence of TRF along thetelomeric TTAGGG repeat array demonstrates that human telomeres form aspecialized nuclear protein complex. In yeast, Marcand et al. (1997)demonstrated a protein-counting mechanism for regulation of the lengthof telomeres. This mechanism involves the telomere repeat-bindingprotein Rap1p. Because the structural and functional properties oftelomeres appear to be highly conserved, Marcand et al. (1997) suggestedthat their findings may be relevant to telomere length regulation inhumans, which has been associated with aging and cancer. Okabe et al.(2000) investigated cellular factors required for telomere formationusing the frequency of telomere seeding as an index and identified TRF1as an essential transacting factor. The exogenous telomere repeatinduced telomere formation at a frequency determined by the availabilityof TRF1, even in telomerase-negative cells. The authors concluded thatTRF1 has a novel physiologic significance distinct from its role as aregulator of telomere length in the endogenous chromosome.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chong, L.; van Steensel, B.; Broccoli, D.; Erdjument-Bromage, H.;Hanish, J.; Tempst, P.; de Lange, T.: A human telomeric protein. Science270:1663-1667, 1995; and

Okabe, J.; Eguchi, A.; Masago, A.; Hayakawa, T.; Nakanishi, M.: TRF1 isa critical trans-acting factor required for de novo telomere formationin human cells. Hum. Molec. Genet. 9:263.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TERF1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600951, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Telomeric repeat binding factor 2 (TERF2, AccessionNP_(—)005643.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TERF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TERF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TERF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1744, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor 2 (TERF2, Accession NP_(—)005643.1), a gene which plays akey role in the protective activity of telomeres. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TERF2.

The function of TERF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM133.2. Tgfb-induced factor 2(tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NP_(—)068581.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TGIF2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TGIF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGIF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6881, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-inducedfactor 2 (tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NP_(—)068581.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF2.

Tigger transposable element derived 6 (TIGD6, Accession NP_112215.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TIGD6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TIGD6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIGD6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4933, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tiggertransposable element derived 6 (TIGD6, Accession NP_(—)112215.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TIGD6.

TIM50L (Accession XP_(—)053074.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TIM50L BINDING SITE1 and TIM50L BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby TIM50L, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIM50L BINDING SITE1 andTIM50L BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5989 and SEQ ID:10157respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of TIM50L (AccessionXP_(—)053074.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TIM50L.

Tousled-like kinase 1 (TLK1, Accession NP_(—)036422.2) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TLK1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TLK1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TLK1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6551, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tousled-likekinase 1 (TLK1, Accession NP_(—)036422.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TLK1.

Toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5, Accession NP_(—)003259.2) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TLR5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TLR5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TLR5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16229, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Toll-like receptor5 (TLR5, Accession NP_(—)003259.2), a gene which participates in theinnate immune response to bacterial flagellins. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TLR5.

The function of TLR5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Transmembrane, cochlearexpressed, 1 (TMC1, Accession NP_(—)619636.2) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMC1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTMC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Transmembrane,cochlear expressed, 1 (TMC1, Accession NP_(—)619636.2), a gene which isrequired for normal function of cochlear hair cells and therefore may beassociated with Autosomal recessive nonsyndromic neurosensory deafnessand autosomal dominant nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Autosomal recessive nonsyndromic neurosensory deafness andautosomal dominant nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss ., and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TMC1.

The function of TMC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. TMEM14A (AccessionNP_(—)054770.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TMEM14A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TMEM14A, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TMEM14A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5271, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of TMEM14A (AccessionNP_(—)054770.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TMEM14A.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)076927.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)076927.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115777.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115777.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115780.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115780.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Tumor necrosis factor, alpha-induced protein 2 (TNFAIP2, AccessionNP_(—)006282.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNFAIP2 BINDING SITE1 and TNFAIP2 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by TNFAIP2,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFAIP2 BINDING SITE1 andTNFAIP2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13948 and SEQ ID:17621respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor, alpha-induced protein 2 (TNFAIP2, Accession NP_(—)006282.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TNFAIP2.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B,Accession NP_(—)003833.3) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE1 and TNFRSF10B BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF10B, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE1 and TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:4398 and SEQ ID:4398 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNP_(—)003833.3), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tumor necrosis factorreceptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, Accession NP_(—)671716.1)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10BBINDING SITE1 and TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byTNFRSF10B, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE1and TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15107 and SEQ ID:15107respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNP_(—)671716.1), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tumor necrosis factorreceptor superfamily, member 11a, activator of nfkb (TNFRSF11A,Accession NP_(—)003830.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF11A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF11A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF11A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2200, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 11a, activator of nfkb (TNFRSF11A,Accession NP_(—)003830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF11A.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 21 (TNFRSF21,Accession NP_(—)055267.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF21 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF21,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF21 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 21 (TNFRSF21, AccessionNP_(—)055267.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF21.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 9 (TNFRSF9, AccessionNP_(—)001552.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNFRSF9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF9, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TNFRSF9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13464,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 9 (TNFRSF9, AccessionNP_(—)001552.2), a gene which inhibits proliferation of activated Tlymphocytes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF9.

The function of TNFRSF9 has been established by previous studies.Schwarz et al. (1996) reported that ILA inhibits proliferation ofactivated T lymphocytes and induces programmed cell death. Loo et al.(1997) reported that, unlike its mouse counterpart, human 4-1BB bindsonly to its ligand, TNFSF9, and not to extracellular matrix proteinssuch as laminin (see OMIM Ref. No. 150240). The authors attributed thisspecies distinction to sequence differences in the N- terminallaminin-homologous domain of human 4-1BB.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Loo, D. T.; Chalupny, N. J.; Bajorath, J.; Shuford, W. W.; Mittler, R.S.; Aruffo, A.: Analysis of 4-1BBL and laminin binding to murine 4-1BB,a member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, andcomparison with human 4-1BB. J. Biol. Chem. 272:6448-6456, 1997; and

Schwarz, H.; Arden, K.; Lotz, M.: CD137, a member of the tumor necrosisfactor receptor family, is located on chromosome 1p36, in a cluster ofrelated genes, and colocalizes with sever.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TNFRSF9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602250, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tensin (TNS, Accession NP_(—)072174.2) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNS BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNS,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8787, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tensin (TNS,Accession NP_(—)072174.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNS.

TOLLIP (Accession NP_(—)061882.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TOLLIP BINDING SITE1 and TOLLIP BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby TOLLIP, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TOLLIP BINDING SITE1 andTOLLIP BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13694 and SEQ ID:3306respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of TOLLIP (AccessionNP_(—)061882.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TOLLIP.

Topoisomerase (dna) iii beta (TOP3B, Accession NP_(—)003926.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TOP3B BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TOP3B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TOP3BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4495, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Topoisomerase(dna) iii beta (TOP3B, Accession NP_(—)003926.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TOP3B.

Torsin family 1, member b (torsin b) (TOR1B, Accession NP_(—)055321.1)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TOR1BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TOR1B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTOR1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14221, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Torsin family 1,member b (torsin b) (TOR1B, Accession NP_(—)055321.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TOR1B.

TOSO (Accession NP_(—)005440.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TOSO BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TOSO, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TOSO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5682, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of TOSO (AccessionNP_(—)005440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TOSO.

Tumor protein p53 (li-fraumeni syndrome) (TP53, AccessionNP_(—)000537.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TP53 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TP53, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TP53 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4654, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tumor protein p53(li-fraumeni syndrome) (TP53, Accession NP_(—)000537.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TP53.

TP53I11 (Accession XP_(—)029347.6) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TP53I11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TP53I11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TP53I11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14987, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of TP53I11 (AccessionXP_(—)029347.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TP53I11.

Thiopurine s-methyltransferase (TPMT, Accession NP_(—)000358.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TPMT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TPMT, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPMTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19670, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Thiopurines-methyltransferase (TPMT, Accession NP_(—)000358.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the s-methylation of thiopurine drugs such as6-mercaptopurine. and therefore may be associated with Thiopurines-methyltransferase polymorphism. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Thiopurines-methyltransferase polymorphism, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TPMT.

The function of TPMT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)004610.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRAF5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRAF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7045, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)004610.1), a genewhich Member of a family of proteins that interact with TNF receptors;binds the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTBR). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRAF5.

The function of TRAF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Tnf receptor-associatedfactor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)665702.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TRAF5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRAF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7045, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)665702.1), a genewhich Member of a family of proteins that interact with TNF receptors;binds the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTBR). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRAF5.

The function of TRAF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Tripartitemotif-containing 16 (TRIM16, Accession NP_(—)006461.2) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM16 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TRIM16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4601, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 16 (TRIM16, Accession NP_(—)006461.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM16.

Tripartite motif-containing 5 (TRIM5, Accession NP_(—)149023.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRIM5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5879, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 5 (TRIM5, Accession NP_(—)149023.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM5.

Tripartite motif-containing 6 (TRIM6, Accession NP_(—)477514.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TRIM6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13572, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 6 (TRIM6, Accession NP_(—)477514.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM6.

TRIP-Br2 (Accession NP_(—)055570.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIP-Br2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRIP-Br2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIP-Br2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of TRIP-Br2(Accession NP_(—)055570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TRIP-Br2.

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 6(TRPM6, Accession NP_(—)060132.3) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRPM6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRPM6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPM6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18177, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily m, member 6 (TRPM6, AccessionNP_(—)060132.3), a gene which contains a predicted ion channel domainand a protein kinase domain. and therefore is associated withHypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hypomagnesemiawith secondary hypocalcemia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TRPM6.

The function of TRPM6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542436.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16980 and SEQID:19833 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542436.1), a gene which functions as a receptor for capsaicin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542437.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16980 and SEQID:16980 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542437.1), a gene which functions as a receptor for capsaicin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542436.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19833 and SEQID:19833 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542436.1), a gene which functions as a receptor for capsaicin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542435.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19833 and SEQID:16980 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542435.1), a gene which functions as a receptor for capsaicin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Tuberous sclerosis 1(TSC1, Accession NP_(—)000359.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TSC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TSC1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15082, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tuberous sclerosis1 (TSC1, Accession NP_(—)000359.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TSC1.

Tspy-like (TSPy, Accession XP_(—)166325.1) is another GAM189 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TSPYL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTSPy, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TSPYL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15042, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Tspy-like (TSPy,Accession XP_(—)166325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TSPYL.

TTY7 (Accession NP_(—)114132.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TTY7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TTY7, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TTY7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1016, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of TTY7 (AccessionNP_(—)114132.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TTY7.

TU12B1-TY (Accession NP_(—)057659.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE1 through TU12B1-TYBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by TU12B1-TY, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TU12B1-TYBINDING SITE1 through TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:4256,SEQ ID:16036 and SEQ ID:15780 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of TU12B1-TY(Accession NP_(—)057659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TU12B1-TY.

TUCAN (Accession NP_(—)055774.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TUCAN BINDING SITE1 and TUCAN BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byTUCAN, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUCAN BINDING SITE1 andTUCAN BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9530 and SEQ ID:7106respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of TUCAN (AccessionNP_(—)055774.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TUCAN.

TXL-2 (Accession NP_(—)835231.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TXL-2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TXL-2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TXL-2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15381, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of TXL-2 (AccessionNP_(—)835231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TXL-2.

Thioredoxin-like 2 (TXNL2, Accession NP_(—)006532.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TXNL2 BINDING SITE1 andTXNL2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by TXNL2, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTXNL2 BINDING SITE1 and TXNL2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19232 andSEQ ID:9147 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Thioredoxin-like 2(TXNL2, Accession NP_(—)006532.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TXNL2.

U1SNRNPBP (Accession NP_(—)851034.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by U1SNRNPBP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofU1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9590, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of U1SNRNPBP(Accession NP_(—)851034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U1SNRNPBP.

U1SNRNPBP (Accession NP_(—)851030.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by U1SNRNPBP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofU1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9590, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of U1SNRNPBP(Accession NP_(—)851030.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U1SNRNPBP.

U1SNRNPBP (Accession NP_(—)008951.1) is another GAM189 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by U1SNRNPBP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofU1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9590, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of U1SNRNPBP(Accession NP_(—)008951.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U1SNRNPBP.

UCK1 (Accession NP_(—)113620.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UCK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UCK1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of UCK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11791, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of UCK1 (AccessionNP_(—)113620.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UCK1.

Udp-glucose dehydrogenase (UGDH, Accession NP_(—)003350.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UGDH BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by UGDH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UGDHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7909, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Udp-glucosedehydrogenase (UGDH, Accession NP_(—)003350.1), a gene which is an UDP-glucose dehydrogenase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UGDH.

The function of UGDH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Udp glycosyltransferase1 family, polypeptide a1 (UGT1A1, Accession NP_(—)000454.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UGT1A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by UGT1A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UGT1A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10967, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a1 (UGT1A1, AccessionNP_000454.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UGT1A1.

Udp glycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a10 (UGT1A10, AccessionNP_(—)061948.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UGT1A10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UGT1A10, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of UGT1A10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10967,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a10 (UGT1A10, AccessionNP_(—)061948.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UGT1A10.

Udp glycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a4 (UGT1A4, AccessionNP_(—)009051.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UGT1A4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UGT1A4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UGT1A4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10967, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a4 (UGT1A4, AccessionNP_009051.1), a gene which is of major importance in the conjugation andsubsequent elimination of potentially toxic xenobiotics and endogenouscompounds. and therefore may be associated with Gilbert's syndrome,crigler-najjar. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Gilbert's syndrome, crigler-najjar, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with UGT1A4.

The function of UGT1A4 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening a liver cDNA library with a probe to a conserved transferaseC-terminal sequence, followed by 5-prime RACE, Ritter et al. (1991)obtained cDNAs encoding UGT1A1 and UGT1A4, which they termed HUGBR1 andHUGBR2, respectively. The deduced 534-amino acid UGT1A4 protein shares66% sequence similarity with UGT1A1 in the N terminus, which containspotential N-linked glycosylation sites, and complete identity aftercodon 287. Northern blot analysis revealed expression of a 2.6-kbtranscript in liver. Unlike UGT1A1, expression of UGT1A4 is normal intype I Crigler-Najjar syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 218800). Functionalanalysis showed that UGT1A4 has glucuronidating activity although, in areview of the UGTs, Tukey and Strassburg (2000) found that UGT1A4activity with bilirubin is rather modest compared to that of UGT1A1.UGT1A4 is relatively active with amines, steroids, and sapogenins. ByNorthern blot analysis, Ritter et al. (1992) determined that UGT1A4,then termed UGT1D, is expressed at lower levels than UGT1A1 in liver. BySouthern blot analysis, Ritter et al. (1992) determined that all of theUGT1A genes map to the same locus on chromosome 2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ritter, J. K.; Chen, F.; Sheen, Y. Y.; Tran, H. M.; Kimura, S.; Yeatman,M. T.; Owens, I. S.: A novel complex locus UGT1 encodes human bilirubin,phenol, and other UDP-glucuronosyltransferase isozymes with identicalcarboxyl termini. J. Biol. Chem. 267:3257-3261, 1992; and

Tukey, R. H.; Strassburg, C. P.: Human UDP-glucuronosyltransferases:metabolism, expression, and disease. Annu. Rev. Pharm. Toxicol.40:581-616, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UGT1A4 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606429, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Udp glycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a6 (UGT1A6,Accession NP_(—)001063.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UGT1A6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UGT1A6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UGT1A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10967, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a6 (UGT1A6, AccessionNP_001063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UGT1A6.

Udp glycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a8 (UGT1A8, AccessionNP_(—)061949.3) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UGT1A8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UGT1A8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UGT1A8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10967, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a8 (UGT1A8, AccessionNP_061949.3), a gene which is of major importance in the conjugation andsubsequent elimination of potentially toxic xenobiotics and endogenouscompounds. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UGT1A8.

The function of UGT1A8 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening colon cDNA libraries with UGT-specific primers, Mojarrabi andMackenzie (1998) detected and sequenced UGT1A1, UGT1A3 (OMIM Ref. No.606428), UGT1A4 (OMIM Ref. No. 606429), UGT1A6 (OMIM Ref. No. 606431),UGT1A8, UGT1A9 (OMIM Ref. No. 606434), and UGT1A10 (OMIM Ref. No.606435). Of these forms, only UGT1A8 and UGT1A10 are expressedpredominantly in colon; the others are found in liver and otherextrahepatic tissues. Sequence analysis predicted that the catalyticallyactive form of UGT1A8 has lys132, thr202, and met212, instead of arg,ala, and leu, respectively, at these positions. Western blot analysisshowed expression of a 56-kD protein that is most active towardshydroxylated metabolites of carcinogenic coumarins. RT-PCR analysisrevealed expression in colon but not in liver, kidney, and several othertissues. Mojarrabi and Mackenzie (1998) suggested that UGT1A8 may be ofparticular importance in the glucuronidation of drugs given orally or assuppositories as well as in the elimination of ingested dietary mutagensand toxins. No 2 tissues contain the same identical complement of UGTproteins. This observation suggests that the functional properties ofthe proteins may have evolved to meet the unique challenges necessaryfor glucuronidation in different tissues. This is best represented bythe extrahepatic expression of UGT1A7, UGT1A8, and UGT1A10, all 3 ofwhich are found in different tissues of the intestinal tract. With thehigh concentration of UGTs in the intestinal tract, these proteins mayplay an important role in first-pass metabolism, and thus alterations infunction resulting from pharmacogenetic differences may influencesystemic drug levels and therapeutic outcome. Huang et al. (2002)identified 4 genotypes at the UGT1A8 locus in 69 individuals. Theirresults indicated that the functional properties of the proteins encodedby UGT1A8*1 and UGT1A8*2 differ significantly in catalytic potentialfrom UGT1A8*3.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Huang, Y.-H.; Galijatovic, A.; Nguyen, N.; Geske, D.; Beaton, D.; Green,J.; Green, M.; Peters, W. H.; Tukey, R. H.: Identification andfunctional characterization of UDP- glucuronosyltransferases UGT1A8*1,UGT1A8*2 and UGT1A8*3. Pharmacogenetics 12:287-297, 2002; and

Mojarrabi, B.; Mackenzie, P. I.: Characterization of two UDPglucuronosyltransferases that are predominantly expressed in humancolon. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 247:704-709, 199.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UGT1A8 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606433, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Udp glycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a9 (UGT1A9,Accession NP_(—)066307.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UGT1A9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UGT1A9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UGT1A9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10967, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a9 (UGT1A9, AccessionNP_066307.1), a gene which is of major importance in the conjugation andsubsequent elimination of potentially toxic xenobiotics and endogenouscompounds. Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UGT1A9.

The function of UGT1A9 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening a liver cDNA library with a UGT1A6 (OMIM Ref. No. 606431)probe, Wooster et al. (1991) isolated a cDNA encoding UGT1A9, which theytermed HLUGP4. The deduced 531-amino acid protein shares 67% overallsequence identity with UGT1A1 but only 38% in the N terminus. Westernblot analysis showed expression of a 56-kD protein. Functional analysisindicated that, like UGT1A6, UGT1A9 is most active towards halogenatedphenols with higher UGT1A9 activity with simple phenols. Findlay et al.(2000) reported that the predominant thyroid hormone released from thethyroid gland, T4, and the inactive rat T3 were glucuronidated by clonedexpressed bilirubin UGT1A1 and also phenol UGT1A9. Results fromCrigler-Najjar (see OMIM Ref. No. 218800) microsomal samples indicatedthat UGT1A1 was the main contributor to thyroid hormone glucuronidationin the liver, with rat T3 being the preferential substrate. In kidneymicrosomes, thyroid hormone glucuronidation was more complex, suggestingthat more than just the UGT1A9 isoform may be involved. Bioactive T3 wasnot significantly glucuronidated by these isoforms and other UGTs, andsulfotransferases may have been involved.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wooster, R.; Sutherland, L.; Ebner, T.; Clarke, D.; Da Cruz e Silva, O.;Burchell, B.: Cloning and stable expression of a new member of the humanliver phenol/bilirubin:UDP-glucuronosyltransferase cDNA family. Biochem.J. 278:465-469, 1991; and

Findlay, K. A. B.; Kaptein, E.; Visser, T. J.; Burchell, B.:Characterization of the uridinediphosphate-glucuronosyltransferase-catalyzing thyroid hormoneglucuronidation in man. J. C.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UGT1A9 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606434, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Uridine monophosphate synthetase (orotate phosphoribosyltransferase and orotidine-5′-decarboxylase) (UMPS, AccessionNP_(—)000364.1) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UMPS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UMPS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UMPS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2144, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Uridinemonophosphate synthetase (orotate phosphoribosyl transferase andorotidine-5′-decarboxylase) (UMPS, Accession NP_(—)000364.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with UMPS.

Unc-84 homolog a (c. elegans) (UNC84B, Accession XP_(—)039332.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UNC84BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UNC84B, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of UNC84B BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13541, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Unc-84 homolog a(c. elegans) (UNC84B, Accession XP_(—)039332.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UNC84B.

Unc-84 homolog a (c. elegans) (UNC84B, Accession NP_(—)056189.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UNC84BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UNC84B, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of UNC84B BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13541, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Unc-84 homolog a(c. elegans) (UNC84B, Accession NP_(—)056189.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UNC84B.

URG4 (Accession NP_(—)060390.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. URG4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by URG4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of URG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6788, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of URG4 (AccessionNP_(—)060390.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith URG4.

Ubiquitin specific protease 22 (USP22, Accession XP_(—)042698.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USP22 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by USP22, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of USP22BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11288, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin specificprotease 22 (USP22, Accession XP_(—)042698.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with USP22.

VDU1 (Accession NP_(—)055832.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VDU1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VDU1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of VDU1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3187, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of VDU1 (AccessionNP_(—)055832.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VDU1.

Vent-like homeobox 2 (VENTX2, Accession NP_(—)055283.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VENTX2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by VENTX2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VENTX2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19331, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Vent-like homeobox2 (VENTX2, Accession NP_(—)055283.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with VENTX2.

Von hippel-lindau syndrome (VHL, Accession NP_(—)000542.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VHL BINDING SITE1 andVHL BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regionsof mRNA encoded by VHL, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VHLBINDING SITE1 and VHL BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3873 and SEQID:8786 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Von hippel-lindausyndrome (VHL, Accession NP_(—)000542.1), a gene which may control rnastability through the selective degradation of rna-bound proteins. andtherefore is associated with Von hippel-lindau disease. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Vonhippel-lindau disease, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with VHL.

The function of VHL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Vasoactive intestinalpeptide receptor 2 (VIPR2, Accession NP_(—)003373.2) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VIPR2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby VIPR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VIPR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Vasoactiveintestinal peptide receptor 2 (VIPR2, Accession NP_(—)003373.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with VIPR2.

VPS39 (Accession XP_(—)031720.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VPS39 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VPS39,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VPS39 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18246, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of VPS39 (AccessionXP_(—)031720.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VPS39.

Vesicle transport through interaction with t-snares homolog 1a (yeast)(VTI1A, Accession NP_(—)660207.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VTI1A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VTI1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VTI1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2313, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Vesicle transportthrough interaction with t-snares homolog 1a (yeast) (VTI1A, AccessionNP_(—)660207.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VTI1A.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 18 (WBSCR18, AccessionNP_(—)115693.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WBSCR18, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of WBSCR18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2152, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 18 (WBSCR18, Accession NP_(—)115693.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR18.

Wd repeat domain 6 (WDR6, Accession NP_(—)439891.1) is another GAM189target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WDR6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by WDR6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof WDR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12628, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Wd repeat domain 6(WDR6, Accession NP_(—)439891.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with WDR6.

Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_579889.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of WHSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9245, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579889.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Wingless-type mmtvintegration site family, member 5a (WNT5A, Accession NP_(—)003383.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WNT5A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by WNT5A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WNT5ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10269, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Wingless-type mmtvintegration site family, member 5a (WNT5A, Accession NP_(—)003383.1), agene which is a ligand for members of the frizzled family of seventransmembrane receptors and is probablely a developmental protein.Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WNT5A.

The function of WNT5A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. X-ray repaircomplementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2 (XRCC2,Accession NP_(—)005422.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. XRCC2 BINDING SITE1 through XRCC2 BINDING SITE3are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby XRCC2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XRCC2 BINDING SITE1through XRCC2 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:10148, SEQ ID:12605 andSEQ ID:9688 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of X-ray repaircomplementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2 (XRCC2,Accession NP_(—)005422.1), a gene which involves in the homologousrecombination repair (hrr) pathway of double-stranded dna. Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with XRCC2.

The function of XRCC2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. V-yes-1 yamaguchisarcoma viral oncogene homolog 1 (YES1, Accession NP_(—)005424.1) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. YES1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by YES1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of YES1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16112, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of V-yes-1 yamaguchisarcoma viral oncogene homolog 1 (YES1, Accession NP_(—)005424.1), agene which is a putative protein-tyrosine kinase. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with YES1.

The function of YES1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. ZAP (AccessionNP_(—)064504.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZAP BINDING SITE1 and ZAP BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byZAP, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZAP BINDING SITE1 and ZAPBINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:508 and SEQ ID:3071 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ZAP (AccessionNP_(—)064504.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZAP.

ZFP30 (Accession NP_(—)055713.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP30 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP30,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP30 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9331, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ZFP30 (AccessionNP_(—)055713.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP30.

ZFP42 (Accession NP_(—)777560.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP42 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP42,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP42 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ZFP42 (AccessionNP_(—)777560.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP42.

Zinc finger protein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)060667.1)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP64BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP64, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP64 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15043,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)060667.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP64.

Zinc finger protein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)071371.2)is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP64BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP64, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP64 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15043,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)071371.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP64.

ZFYVE26 (Accession XP_(—)031077.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFYVE26 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFYVE26,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFYVE26 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ZFYVE26 (AccessionXP_(—)031077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFYVE26.

ZMYND17 (Accession NP_(—)848546.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZMYND17 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZMYND17,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZMYND17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ZMYND17 (AccessionNP_(—)848546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZMYND17.

Zinc finger protein 18 (kox 11) (ZNF18, Accession XP_085596.2) isanother GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF18 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ZNF18, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF18BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19151, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 18 (kox 11) (ZNF18, Accession XP_(—)085596.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF18.

Zinc finger protein 253 (ZNF253, Accession NP_(—)066385.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF253 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF253, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF253BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19746, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 253 (ZNF253, Accession NP_(—)066385.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF253.

Zinc finger protein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF264 BINDING SITE1and ZNF264 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by ZNF264, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF264 BINDING SITE1 and ZNF264 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3319and SEQ ID:9147 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF264.

Zinc finger protein 273 (ZNF273, Accession XP_(—)088082.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF273 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF273, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF273BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18868, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 273 (ZNF273, Accession XP_(—)088082.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF273.

Zinc finger protein 281 (ZNF281, Accession NP_(—)036614.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF281 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF281, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF281BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16434, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 281 (ZNF281, Accession NP_(—)036614.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF281.

Zinc finger protein 289, id1 regulated (ZNF289, AccessionNP_(—)115765.2) is another GAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZNF289 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF289, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZNF289 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13159, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 289, id1 regulated (ZNF289, Accession NP_(—)115765.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF289.

Zinc finger protein 305 (ZNF305, Accession NP_(—)055539.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF305 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF305, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF305BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18505, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 305 (ZNF305, Accession NP_(—)055539.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF305.

Zinc finger protein 334 (ZNF334, Accession NP_(—)060572.2) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF334 BINDING SITE1and ZNF334 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by ZNF334, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF334 BINDING SITE1 and ZNF334 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9628and SEQ ID:5064 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 334 (ZNF334, Accession NP_(—)060572.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF334.

Zinc finger protein 339 (ZNF339, Accession NP_(—)067043.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF339 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF339, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF339BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1729, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 339 (ZNF339, Accession NP_(—)067043.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF339.

Zinc finger protein 345 (ZNF345, Accession NP_(—)003410.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF345 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF345, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF345BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1011, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 345 (ZNF345, Accession NP_(—)003410.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF345.

Zinc finger protein 398 (ZNF398, Accession NP_(—)065832.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF398 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF398, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF398 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8530, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 398 (ZNF398, Accession NP_(—)065832.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF398.

ZNF409 (Accession NP_(—)055709.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF409 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF409,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF409 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ZNF409 (AccessionNP_(—)055709.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF409.

ZNF431 (Accession XP_(—)086098.2) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF431 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF431,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF431 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ZNF431 (AccessionXP_(—)086098.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF431.

ZNF432 (Accession NP_(—)055465.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF432 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF432,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF432 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ZNF432 (AccessionNP_(—)055465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF432.

ZNF440 (Accession NP_(—)689570.1) is another GAM189 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF440 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF440,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF440 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM189 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of ZNF440 (AccessionNP_(—)689570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF440.

Zinc finger protein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_068735.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF70 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF70, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF70 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17076, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_(—)068735.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF70.

Zinc finger protein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_852101.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF70 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF70, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF70 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17076, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_(—)852101.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF70.

Zinc finger protein 74 (cos52) (ZNF74, Accession NP_003417.1) is anotherGAM189 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF74 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF74, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF74BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12340, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM189 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM189 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 74 (cos52) (ZNF74, Accession NP_(—)003417.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM189 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF74.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 190 (GAM190), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM190 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM190 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM190 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM190 gene encodes a GAM190 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM190 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:99, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:99 is located at position 151667587 relative tochromosome 3.

GAM190 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM190 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM190 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM190 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM190 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:99, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM190folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM190 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA is designated SEQID:289, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM190 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM190 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM190target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM190 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM190 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM190 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM190 target RNA into GAM190 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM190 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM190 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM190 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM190 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM190 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM190 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM190 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM190 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 3 (ABCC3,Accession NP_(—)064422.1) is a GAM190 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. ABCC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCC3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCC3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1929, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

A function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Atp-binding cassette,sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 3 (ABCC3, Accession NP_(—)064422.1), agene which may act as an inducible transporter in the biliary andintestinal excretion of organic anions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ABCC3.

The function of ABCC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Acidic repeatcontaining (ACRC, Accession NP_(—)443189.1) is another GAM190 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACRC BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byACRC, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACRC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16426, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Acidic repeatcontaining (ACRC, Accession NP_(—)443189.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ACRC.

Adenylate cyclase 1 (brain) (ADCY1, Accession NP_(—)066939.1) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCY1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ADCY1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADCY1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16609, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase1 (brain) (ADCY1, Accession NP_(—)066939.1), a gene which acalmodulin-sensitive adenylyl cyclase. it may play a role in memoryacquisition and learning. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADCY1.

The function of ADCY1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. Amylo-1,6-glucosidase, 4-alpha-glucanotransferase (glycogen debranching enzyme,glycogen storage disease type iii) (AGL, Accession NP_(—)000636.1) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AGL BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AGL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AGL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9569, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Amylo-1,6-glucosidase, 4-alpha-glucanotransferase (glycogen debranching enzyme,glycogen storage disease type iii) (AGL, Accession NP_(—)000636.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AGL.

AGS3 (Accession NP_(—)056412.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AGS3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byAGS3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AGS3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16761, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of AGS3 (AccessionNP_(—)056412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AGS3.

Ankyrin-like with transmembrane domains 1 (ANKTM1, AccessionNP_(—)015628.1) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ANKTM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ANKTM1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ANKTM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10754, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin-like withtransmembrane domains 1 (ANKTM1, Accession NP_(—)015628.1), a gene whichattaches integral membrane proteins to cytoskeletal elements.Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ANKTM1.

The function of ANKTM1 has been established by previous studies. A setof transformation-sensitive proteins that are expressed by normalfibroblasts but are specifically repressed after oncogenictransformation has emerged from studies of tumor virus-transformedfibroblasts. To identify proteins that are lost during the establishmentof the transformed phenotype of a tumor cell, Schenker and Trueb (1998)prepared a subtracted cDNA library with mRNA from normal humanfibroblasts and from their matched SV40-transformed counterparts. Theyidentified more than 40 clones that showed a dramatic reduction in theirrelative expression after oncogenic transformation, including a partialcDNA encoding a novel ankyrin-like protein, which has been named ANKTM1.ANKTM1 gene expression was consistently downregulated in a variety ofcell lines derived from spontaneous mesenchymal tumors. By screening ahuman lung fibroblast cDNA library with the partial ANKTM1 cDNA,followed by 5-prime RACE, Jaquemar et al. (1999) isolated the completeANKTM1 coding sequence. The deduced 1,119-amino acid ANKTM1 protein hasa calculated molecular mass of 127.4 kD; the authors called it p120.ANKTM1 protein from fibroblast and liposarcoma cell extracts migrated asa 130-kD polypeptide on Western blots. The predicted ANKTM1 protein canbe divided into 2 parts, an N-terminal portion that is related to thecytoskeletal protein ankyrin (see OMIM Ref. No. ANK1; 182900) and aC-terminal portion that is related to transmembrane proteins. TheN-terminal region contains eighteen 33-amino acid repeats, 15 of whichshare 21 to 52% sequence identity with the consensus motif derived fromthe repeats of ankyrin-like proteins and 3 of which share only partialsimilarity with the consensus repeat sequence. The C-terminal regioncontains 7 hydrophobic segments, 6 of which are putative transmembranedomains and 1 of which may enter the lipid bilayer only partially,possibly as a pore loop structure. ANKTM1 is predicted to assume a typeII membrane orientation, with the N terminus located cytoplasmically.The overall structure of ANKTM1 is reminiscent of TRP- like proteins(e.g., TRPC7; 603749), which function as store-operated calciumchannels. ANKTM1 contains 5 potential N-glycosylation sites, but 3 aresituated cytoplasmically and are unlikely to be used. ANKTM1 does notcontain an N-terminal signal peptide. Northern blot analysis detected a4.6-kb ANKTM1 transcript in human fibroblasts. ANKTM1 expression was notobserved in SV40-transformed fibroblasts or in cell lines derived fromthe following spontaneous mesenchymal tumors:4 rhabdomyosarcomas, 2fibrosarcomas, 1 osteosarcoma, and 1 chondrosarcoma. ANKTM1 wasexpressed in cells from a liposarcoma and in 1 of 2 leiomyosarcoma celllines. Northern blot analysis did not detect ANKTM1 expression in any ofseveral adult or fetal human tissues. However, RT-PCR of RNA from a12-week- old human embryo showed an extremely low level of ANKTM1expression. Overexpression of recombinant ANKTM1 protein in eukaryoticcells appeared to interfere with normal growth. Jaquemar et al. (1999)suggested that ANKTM1 may play a direct or indirect role in signaltransduction and growth control. By FISH, Jaquemar et al. (1999) mappedthe ANKTM1 gene to 8q13.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Jaquemar, D.; Schenker, T.; Trueb, B.: An ankyrin-like protein withtransmembrane domains is specifically lost after oncogenictransformation of human fibroblasts. J. Biol. Chem. 274:7325-7333, 1999;and

Schenker, T.; Trueb, B.: Down-regulated proteins of mesenchymal tumorcells. Exp. Cell Res. 239:161-168, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ANKTM1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604775, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Annexin a10 (ANXA10, Accession NP_(—)009124.1) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANXA10 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ANXA10, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANXA10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6862, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Annexin a10(ANXA10, Accession NP_(—)009124.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ANXA10.

Rho gtpase activating protein 6 (ARHGAP6, Accession NP_(—)001165.1) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ARHGAP6, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ARHGAP6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:2102, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Rho gtpaseactivating protein 6 (ARHGAP6, Accession NP_(—)001165.1), a gene whichactivates the rho-type GTPases by converting them to an inactiveGTP-bound state. and therefore may be associated with Skin defectssyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Skin defects syndrome., and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with ARHGAP6.

The function of ARHGAP6 has been established by previous studies. In asearch for the genetic defect in microphthalmia with linear skin defectssyndrome (MLS; 309801), Schaefer et al. (1997) trapped exons from 14overlapping cosmids from the 500-kb MLS critical region in Xp22.3. Usingexon connection followed by cDNA library screening, they identified a2.4-kb contig of cDNA clones spanning 170 kb of genomic sequence in theMLS deletion region. Northern analysis of this cDNA detected a prominenttranscript of approximately 4.2 kb and a less abundant transcript ofapproximately 6 kb in all tissues examined, with additional transcriptsin skeletal muscle. Sequence analysis revealed a coding region of 601amino acids contained in 12 exons, with a splice variant isoform of 495amino acids. The predicted protein sequence of the gene, symbolizedARHGAP6, contains homology to the GTPase-activating (GAP) domain of theRho-GAP family of proteins (e.g., 300023), which has been implicated inthe regulation of actin polymerization at the plasma membrane in severalcellular processes. Schaefer et al. (1997) discussed reasons forthinking that a defect in the Rho pathway may play a role in thepathogenesis of MLS syndrome. Prakash et al. (2000) investigated thefunction of ARHGAP6 by generating Arhgap6 null mice and also by in vitroexpression studies. Surprisingly, loss of the rhoGAP function of Arhgap6did not cause any detectable phenotypic or behavioral abnormalities inthe mutant mice. Transfected mammalian cells expressing ARHGAP6 losttheir actin stress fibers, retracted from the growth surface, andextended thin, branching processes resembling filopodia. The ARHGAP6protein colocalized with actin filaments through an N-terminal domainand recruited filamentous actin into the growing processes. Mutation ofa conserved arginine residue in the rhoGAP domain prevented the loss ofstress fibers but had little effect on process outgrowth. The authorsconcluded that ARHGAP6 has 2 independent functions: one as a GAP withspecificity for RhoA and the other as a cytoskeletal protein thatpromotes actin remodeling.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Prakash, S. K.; Paylor, R.; Jenna, S.; Lamarche-Vane, N.; Armstrong, D.L.; Xu, B.; Mancini, M. A.; Zoghbi, H. Y.: Functional analysis ofARHGAP6, a novel GTPase- activating protein for RhoA. Hum. Molec. Genet.9:477-488, 2000; and

Schaefer, L.; Prakash, S.; Zoghbi, H. Y.: Cloning and characterizationof a novel rho-type GTPase-activating protein gene (ARHGAP6) from thecritical region for microphthalmia with li.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ARHGAP6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300118, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 7 (ARHGEF7,Accession NP_(—)003890.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARHGEF7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ARHGEF7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGEF7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3061, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Rho guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 7 (ARHGEF7, Accession NP_(—)003890.1),a gene which acts as a rac1 guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) andcan induce membrane ruffling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARHGEF7.

The function of ARHGEF7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.2. Atpase, class vi, type11b (ATP11B, Accession XP_(—)087254.2) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP11B BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP11B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP11B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, class vi,type 11b (ATP11B, Accession XP_(—)087254.2), a gene which isphosphorylated in their intermediate state, drives uphill transport ofions across membranes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATP11B.

The function of ATP11B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Atpase, h+transporting, lysosomal 13 kda, v1 subunit g isoform 2 (ATP6V1G2,Accession NP_612139.1) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. ATP6V1G2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byATP6V1G2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V1G2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1415, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, h+transporting, lysosomal 13 kda, v1 subunit g isoform 2 (ATP6V1G2,Accession NP_(—)612139.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATP6V1G2.

Atpase, h+ transporting, lysosomal 13 kda, v1 subunit g isoform 2(ATP6V1G2, Accession NP_(—)569730.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP6V1G2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ATP6V1G2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V1G2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1415, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, h+transporting, lysosomal 13 kda, v1 subunit g isoform 2 (ATP6V1G2,Accession NP_(—)569730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATP6V1G2.

Atpase, cu++ transporting, beta polypeptide (wilson disease) (ATP7B,Accession NP_(—)000044.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP7B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP7B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP7B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1270, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, cu++transporting, beta polypeptide (wilson disease) (ATP7B, AccessionNP_000044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP7B.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B4GALT5, Accession NP_(—)004767.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. B4GALT5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by B4GALT5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B4GALT5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2973, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Udp-gal:betaglcnacbeta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5 (B4GALT5, AccessionNP_(—)004767.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith B4GALT5.

Bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, AccessionNP_(—)038477.1) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BAZ2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BAZ2A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BAZ2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6467, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Bromodomainadjacent to zinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, Accession NP_(—)038477.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BAZ2A.

C14orf132 (Accession NP_(—)064600.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf132 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf132, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf132 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10053, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of C14orf132(Accession NP_(—)064600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf132.

C1q and tumor necrosis factor related protein 5 (C1QTNF5, AccessionNP_(—)056460.1) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C1QTNF5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1QTNF5, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C1QTNF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19062,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of C1q and tumornecrosis factor related protein 5 (C1QTNF5, Accession NP_(—)056460.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C1QTNF5.

Carbohydrate kinase-like (CARKL, Accession NP_(—)037408.1) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CARKL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CARKL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CARKLBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13528, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydratekinase-like (CARKL, Accession NP_(—)037408.1), a gene which is aputative carbohydrate kinase and may be a modifier for the cystinosisphenotype. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CARKL.

The function of CARKL has been established by previous studies. Touchmanet al. (2000) sequenced 200 kb surrounding the gene encoding cystinosin(CTNS; 606272), which is mutated in nephropathic cystinosis (OMIM Ref.No. 219800), on chromosome 17p13. They found that genomic sequence inthis region matched known ESTs. Using PCR primers to amplify a humanfetal kidney cDNA library, the authors cloned a cDNA, which theydesignated CARKL (carbohydrate kinase-like), encoding a deduced478-amino acid protein. The CARKL protein contains motifs showing weaksimilarity to 2 domains of the FGGY family of carbohydrate kinases. Itdoes not appear to contain a signal sequence, suggesting that it islocalized in the cytoplasm. Northern blot analysis detected expressionof a 3.9-kb CARKL transcript predominantly in liver, kidney, andpancreas, with weaker expression in heart, placenta, brain, and lung.Additionally, a 2.7-kb transcript was detected in liver and, to a lesserextent, in heart. By sequence analysis, Touchman et al. (2000)determined that the CARKL gene maps within the telomeric end of a 57-kbsegment on 17p13 that is commonly deleted in cystinosis. Theyhypothesized that CARKL may be a modifier for the cystinosis phenotype.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Touchman, J. W.; Anikster, Y.; Dietrich, N. L.; Braden Maduro, V. V.;McDowell, G.; Shotelersuk, V.; Bouffard, G. G.; Beckstrom-Sternberg, S.M.; Gahl, W. A.; Green, E. D.: The genomic region encompassing thenephropathic cystinosis gene (CTNS): complete sequencing of a 200-kbsegment and discovery of a novel gene within the commoncystinosis-causing deletion. Genome Res. 10:165-173, 2000. ; and

Phornphutkul, C.; Anikster, Y.; Huizing, M.; Braun, P.; Brodie, C.;Chou, J. Y.; Gahl, W. A.: The promoter of a lysosomal membranetransporter gene, CTNS, binds Sp-1, shares sequences.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CARKL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605060, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. CAS1 (Accession NP_(—)075051.2) is another GAM190 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CAS1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCAS1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16002, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of CAS1 (AccessionNP_(—)075051.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAS1.

Cyclin f (CCNF, Accession NP_(—)001752.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CCNF BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CCNF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2161, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin f (CCNF,Accession NP_(—)001752.1), a gene which likely to be involved in thecontrol of the cell cycle during s phase and g2. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCNF.

The function of CCNF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Chemokine (c-c motif)receptor 2 (CCR2, Accession NP_(—)000638.1) is another GAM190 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCR2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CCR2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCR2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8836, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor 2 (CCR2, Accession NP_(—)000638.1), a gene which bindschemokines and transduces a signal by increasing the intracellularcalcium ions level. and therefore may be associated with Hiv-1infection. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Hiv-1 infection, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCR2.

The function of CCR2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM175.1. Cd209 antigen (CD209,Accession NP_(—)066978.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CD209 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CD209,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD209 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Cd209 antigen(CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1), a gene which may play an importantrole in the CD4-independent association of HIV with cells. Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD209.

The function of CD209 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Cd4 antigen (p55) (CD4,Accession NP_(—)000607.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CD4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CD4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CD4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4243, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Cd4 antigen (p55)(CD4, Accession NP_(—)000607.1), a gene which is T-cell surfaceglycoprotein and has role in cell-cell interactions and may act insignal transduction and therefore may be associated with Infectious andimmune-mediated diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Infectious and immune-mediateddiseases, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withCD4.

The function of CD4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Cdc14 cell divisioncycle 14 homolog a (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14A, Accession NP_(—)003663.2) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDC14ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDC14A, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CDC14A BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12880, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Cdc14 celldivision cycle 14 homolog a (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14A, AccessionNP_(—)003663.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDC14A.

Centaurin, delta 2 (CENTD2, Accession NP_(—)056057.1) is another GAM190target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CENTD2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CENTD2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CENTD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5185, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Centaurin, delta 2(CENTD2, Accession NP_(—)056057.1), a gene which involved in cellsignaling/communication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CENTD2.

The function of CENTD2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Centaurin, delta 2(CENTD2, Accession NP_(—)631920.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CENTD2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CENTD2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CENTD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5185, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Centaurin, delta 2(CENTD2, Accession NP_(—)631920.1), a gene which involved in cellsignaling/communication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CENTD2.

The function of CENTD2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068504.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CLCN6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CLCN6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLCN6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15103, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068504.1), a gene which is a voltage- gatedchloride channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLCN6.

The function of CLCN6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068503.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CLCN6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CLCN6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLCN6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15103, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068503.1), a gene which is a voltage- gatedchloride channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLCN6.

The function of CLCN6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)001277.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CLCN6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CLCN6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLCN6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15103, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)001277.1), a gene which is a voltage- gatedchloride channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLCN6.

The function of CLCN6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068505.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CLCN6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CLCN6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLCN6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15103, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068505.1), a gene which is a voltage- gatedchloride channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLCN6.

The function of CLCN6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member 9(CLECSF9, Accession NP_(—)055173.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CLECSF9 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CLECSF9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLECSF9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15211, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member 9(CLECSF9, Accession NP_(—)055173.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CLECSF9.

Clock homolog (mouse) (CLOCK, Accession NP_(—)004889.1) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLOCK BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CLOCK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLOCKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16410, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Clock homolog(mouse) (CLOCK, Accession NP_(—)004889.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CLOCK.

Carboxypeptidase a1 (pancreatic) (CPA1, Accession NP_(—)001859.1) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CPA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8808, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Carboxypeptidasea1 (pancreatic) (CPA1, Accession NP_(—)001859.1), a gene which is amonomeric pancreatic metalloprotease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CPA1.

The function of CPA1 has been established by previous studies.Carboxypeptidase A (EC 3.4.2.1) is a pancreatic exopeptidase. Threedifferent forms of human pancreatic procarboxypeptidase A have beenisolated. The A1 and A2 (OMIM Ref. No. 600688) forms are monomericproteins with different biochemical properties. Honey et al. (1984,1986) found that an 8.6-kb human DNA fragment (detected by means of arat cDNA probe for CPA) cosegregated with chromosome 7. The assignmentwas narrowed by demonstration of absence of the human DNA fragment incells with a deletion of 7q22-qter. By studying mouse- hamster hybridcells, Honey et al. (1986) assigned the CPA gene to mouse chromosome 6.Trypsin (OMIM Ref. No. 276000) is also on human 7q22-qter and on mouse6. Stewart et al. (1990) concluded from multipoint linkage analysis withestablished chromosome 7 markers that the most likely location ofcarboxypeptidase is 7q31-qter. It lies distal to cystic fibrosis at adistance of approximately 12 cM Carboxypeptidase A1 is one of the geneswhose expression in the pancreas was demonstrated by Velculescu et al.(1995) with a novel method for Ser. analysis of gene expression (SAGE).The method allowed the quantitative and simultaneous analysis of a largenumber of transcripts. To demonstrate the strategy, short diagnosticsequence tags (SSTs) were isolated from pancreas, concatenated, andcloned. Manual sequencing of 1,000 tags revealed a gene expressionpattern characteristic of pancreas. New pancreatic transcriptscorresponding to novel tags were also identified. SAGE is based on 2principles: first, that a short nucleotide sequence tag (9 to 10 bp)contained sufficient information to uniquely identify a transcript; andsecond, that concatenation of SSTs allows the efficient analysis oftranscripts in a Ser. manner by the sequencing of multiple tags within asingle clone. Using SAGE, Velculescu et al. (1995) found thatprocarboxypeptidase A1 was the gene represented by the tag found mostfrequently in the pancreatic transcripts (7.6%). The authors suggestedthat SAGE should allow a direct readout of expression in any given celltype or tissue. They envisioned a major application to be the comparisonof gene expression patterns in various developmental and disease states.Any laboratory with the capability to perform PCR and manual sequencingcould perform SAGE for this purpose. Adaptation of this technique to anautomated sequencer would allow the analysis of over 1,000 transcriptsin a single 3-hour run

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Honey, N. K.; Sakaguchi, A. Y.; Lalley, P. A.; Quinto, C.; Rutter, W.J.; Naylor, S. L.: Assignment of the gene for carboxypeptidase A tohuman chromosome 7q22-qter and to mouse chromosome 6. Hum. Genet.72:27-31, 1986; and

Velculescu, V. E.; Zhang, L.; Vogelstein, B.; Kinzler, K. W.: Ser.analysis of gene expression. Science 270:484-487, 1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CPA1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 114850, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Carboxypeptidase a5 (CPA5, Accession NP_(—)525124.2) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPA5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CPA5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPA5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16798, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Carboxypeptidasea5 (CPA5, Accession NP_(—)525124.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CPA5.

Copine iii (CPNE3, Accession NP_(—)003900.1) is another GAM190 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPNE3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCPNE3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPNE3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16717, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Copine iii (CPNE3,Accession NP_(—)003900.1), a gene which may function in membranetraffiking. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPNE3.

The function of CPNE3 has been established by previous studies. Byscreening human brain cDNAs for the potential to encode proteins largerthan 50 kD, Ishikawa et al. (1998) identified a CPNE3 cDNA, which theycalled KIAA0636. The deduced 537-amino acid CPNE3 protein is 65.7%identical to CPNE1. By SDS-PAGE, the in vitro transcribed/translatedproduct of the CPNE3 cDNA had a molecular mass of 65 kD. RT-PCR detectedCPNE3 expression in all human tissues examined By immunoprecipitationand kinase assay, Caudell et al. (2000) serendipitously identified a60-kD protein identical to CPNE3. CPNE3 contains 2 N-terminal C2domains, like CPNE1, CPNE6 (OMIM Ref. No. 605688), and CPNE7 (OMIM Ref.No. 605689), but these 4 copines have divergent C termini. CPNE3 is 63%,52%, and 47% identical to CPNE1, CPNE6, and CPNE7, respectively.Northern blot analysis revealed ubiquitous expression of a 5.0-kbtranscript. Biochemical analysis showed that CPNE3 appears to possessendogenous kinase activity, although it lacks a classic kinase domain.CPNE3 is phosphorylated on both serine and threonine residues but not ontyrosine residues.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Creutz, C. E.; Tomsig, J. L.; Snyder, S. L.; Gautier, M.-C.; Skouri, F.;Beisson, J.; Cohen, J.: The copines, a novel class of C2domain-containing, calcium- dependent, phospholipid-binding proteinsconserved from Paramecium to humans. J. Biol. Chem. 273:1393-1402, 1998;and

Caudell, E. G.; Caudell, J. J.; Tang, C.-H.; y, T.-K.; Frederick, M. J.;Grimm, E. A.: Characterization of human copine III as a phosphoproteinwith associated kinase activity. Biochem.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CPNE3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604207, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Crystallin, zeta (quinone reductase)-like 1 (CRYZL1,Accession NP_(—)005102.2) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CRYZL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CRYZL1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRYZL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7391, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Crystallin, zeta(quinone reductase)-like 1 (CRYZL1, Accession NP_(—)005102.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CRYZL1.

Crystallin, zeta (quinone reductase)-like 1 (CRYZL1, AccessionNP_(—)665857.1) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CRYZL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CRYZL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRYZL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7391, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Crystallin, zeta(quinone reductase)-like 1 (CRYZL1, Accession NP_(—)665857.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CRYZL1.

Digeorge syndrome critical region gene 2 (DGCR2, AccessionNP_(—)005128.1) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DGCR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DGCR2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DGCR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16760, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Digeorge syndromecritical region gene 2 (DGCR2, Accession NP_(—)005128.1), a gene whichis putative adhesion receptor and intervenes in cell-cell or cell-matrixinteractions and therefore may be associated with Digeorge syndrome.Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Digeorge syndrome, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DGCR2.

The function of DGCR2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM84.1. DKFZp313G1735(Accession XP_(—)087728.2) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZp313G1735 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp313G1735, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp313G1735 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13429, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp313G1735(Accession XP_(—)087728.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp313G1735.

DKFZP434E2135 (Accession NP_(—)110431.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434E2135 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434E2135, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434E2135 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14814, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434E2135(Accession NP_(—)110431.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434E2135.

DKFZp434L142 (Accession NP_(—)057697.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434L142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434L142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434L142 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14147, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434L142(Accession NP_(—)057697.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434L142.

DKFZP586D0919 (Accession NP_(—)056248.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586D0919 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586D0919, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586D0919 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19113, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586D0919(Accession NP_(—)056248.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586D0919.

DKFZP727G051 (Accession XP_(—)045308.2) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP727G051 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP727G051, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP727G051 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12451, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP727G051(Accession XP_(—)045308.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP727G051.

DKFZP727M111 (Accession NP_(—)056355.2) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP727M111 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP727M111, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP727M111 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12399, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP727M111(Accession NP_(—)056355.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP727M111.

DPF3 (Accession NP_(—)036206.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DPF3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DPF3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DPF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14462, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of DPF3 (AccessionNP_(—)036206.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DPF3.

E2IG5 (Accession NP_(—)055182.2) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. E2IG5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by E2IG5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of E2IG5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3520, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of E2IG5 (AccessionNP_(—)055182.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith E2IG5.

Extra spindle poles like 1 (s. cerevisiae) (ESPL1, AccessionNP_(—)036423.1) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ESPL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ESPL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ESPL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7872, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Extra spindlepoles like 1 (s. cerevisiae) (ESPL1, Accession NP_(—)036423.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ESPL1.

Ets variant gene 1 (ETV1, Accession NP_(—)004947.2) is another GAM190target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ETV1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ETV1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ETV1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18488, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Ets variant gene 1(ETV1, Accession NP_(—)004947.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ETV1.

Exostoses (multiple)-like 2 (EXTL2, Accession NP_(—)001430.1) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EXTL2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EXTL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EXTL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3245, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Exostoses(multiple)-like 2 (EXTL2, Accession NP_(—)001430.1), a gene which ishomologous to the EXT and EXTL genes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EXTL2.

The function of EXTL2 has been established by previous studies. Inpatients with multiple exostoses, mutations in 2 different genes havebeen found: EXT1 (OMIM Ref. No. 133700) on 8q and EXT2 (OMIM Ref. No.133701) on 11p. In addition, linkage has demonstrated a third locus,EXT3 (OMIM Ref. No. 600209), on 19p as the site of mutations causingmultiple exostoses. The family of EXT genes was extended by theidentification of an EXT-like gene (EXTL1; 601738) showing a high degreeof homology with the EXT genes. Wuyts et al. (1997) described a secondEXT-like gene, EXTL2, that is homologous to the EXT and EXTL genes.EXTL2 was found to consist of 5 exons encoding a ubiquitously expressed330-amino acid protein. In addition, a putative pseudogene, EXTL2P, wasidentified. Saito et al. (1998) also cloned an EXTL2 cDNA, which theycalled EXTR2. By Northern blot analysis, they detected a 3.4-kbtranscript in all tissues tested except leukocyte, where the gene washardly transcribed. Its expression was relatively constant amongtissues, but was weak in liver, lung, and thymus. By fluorescence insitu hybridization, Wuyts et al. (1997) mapped the EXTL2 gene to1p12-p11 and the EXTL2 pseudogene to 2q24-q31. By somatic cell hybridand radiation hybrid analyses, Saito et al. (1998) mapped the EXTL2 geneto chromosome 1p21. Wuyts and Van Hul (2000) cloned mouse Extl2, whichhas the same genomic structure as the human gene, encodes a proteinidentical in size, and has a sequence that is 87% identical to the humansequence. By radiation hybrid analysis, they mapped the mouse gene tochromosome 3.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wuyts, W.; Van Hul, W.; Hendrickx, J.; Speleman, F.; Wauters, J.; DeBoulle, K.; Van Roy, N.; Van Agtmael, T.; Bossuy, P.; Willems, P. J.:Identification and characterization of a novel member of the EXT genefamily, EXTL2. Europ. J. Hum. Genet. 5:382-389, 1997; and

Wuyts, W.; Van Hul, W.: Characterization and genomic localization of themouse Extl2 gene. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 89:185-188, 2000.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of EXTL2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602411, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. FLJ00007 (Accession NP_(—)258260.1) is another GAM190 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00007 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFLJ00007, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00007 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00007(Accession NP_(—)258260.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00007.

FLJ12425 (Accession XP_(—)098290.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12425 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12425,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12425 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16869, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12425(Accession XP_(—)098290.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12425.

FLJ13114 (Accession NP_(—)078817.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13114 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13114,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13114 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6552, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13114(Accession NP_(—)078817.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13114.

FLJ13744 (Accession NP_(—)079287.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13744 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13744,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13744 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5728, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13744(Accession NP_(—)079287.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13744.

FLJ13962 (Accession NP_(—)079138.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13962 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13962,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13962 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3592, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13962(Accession NP_(—)079138.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13962.

FLJ14779 (Accession NP_(—)116227.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14779 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14779,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14779 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14779(Accession NP_(—)116227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14779.

FLJ20035 (Accession NP_(—)060101.2) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20035 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20035,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20035 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7692, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20035(Accession NP_(—)060101.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20035.

FLJ20189 (Accession NP_(—)060174.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20189 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20189,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20189 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20189(Accession NP_(—)060174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20189.

FLJ20618 (Accession NP_(—)060373.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20618 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20618,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20618 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6968, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20618(Accession NP_(—)060373.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20618.

FLJ21687 (Accession NP_(—)079135.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21687 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21687,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21687 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11614, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21687(Accession NP_(—)079135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21687.

FLJ22688 (Accession NP_(—)079405.2) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22688 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22688,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22688 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18629, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22688(Accession NP_(—)079405.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22688.

FLJ22955 (Accession NP_(—)079095.2) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22955 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22955,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22955 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11826, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22955(Accession NP_(—)079095.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22955.

FLJ23235 (Accession NP_(—)079219.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23235 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23235,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23235 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23235(Accession NP_(—)079219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23235.

FLJ30046 (Accession NP_(—)653196.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30046 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30046,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30046 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2890, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30046(Accession NP_(—)653196.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30046.

FLJ33318 (Accession NP_(—)694961.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33318 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33318,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33318 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33318(Accession NP_(—)694961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33318.

FLJ33708 (Accession NP_(—)775946.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33708 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33708,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33708 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7549, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33708(Accession NP_(—)775946.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33708.

FLJ38865 (Accession NP_(—)689907.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38865 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38865,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38865 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17233, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38865(Accession NP_(—)689907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38865.

FLJ39378 (Accession NP_(—)847884.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39378 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39378,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39378 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15804, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39378(Accession NP_(—)847884.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39378.

FLJ39873 (Accession NP_(—)776160.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39873 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39873,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39873 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16670, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39873(Accession NP_(—)776160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39873.

FLJ40597 (Accession NP_(—)689828.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ40597 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40597,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40597 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10738, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40597(Accession NP_(—)689828.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ40597.

Forkhead box o1a (rhabdomyosarcoma) (FOXO1A, Accession NP_(—)002006.2)is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXO1ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by FOXO1A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofFOXO1A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9586, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box o1a(rhabdomyosarcoma) (FOXO1A, Accession NP_(—)002006.2), a gene which is aprobable transcription factor. and therefore may be associated withAlveolar rhabdomyosarcoma-2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma-2., andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with FOXO1A.

The function of FOXO1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Fyve and coiled-coildomain containing 1 (FYCO1, Accession NP_(—)078789.1) is another GAM190target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FYCO1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FYCO1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FYCO1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17030, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Fyve andcoiled-coil domain containing 1 (FYCO1, Accession NP_(—)078789.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FYCO1.

Growth arrest-specific 2 like 1 (GAS2L1, Accession NP_(—)006469.2) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAS2L1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GAS2L1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of GAS2L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11278, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Growtharrest-specific 2 like 1 (GAS2L1, Accession NP_(—)006469.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GAS2L1.

GMPPA (Accession NP_(—)037467.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GMPPA BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GMPPA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GMPPA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:709, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of GMPPA (AccessionNP_(—)037467.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GMPPA.

G protein-coupled receptor 56 (GPR56, Accession NP_(—)005673.2) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR56 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR56, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR56BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5394, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 56 (GPR56, Accession NP_(—)005673.2), a gene which transducesextracellular signals through heterotrimeric G proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPR56.

The function of GPR56 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Glutamate receptor,ionotropic, n-methyl-d-aspartate 3a (GRIN3A, Accession NP_(—)597702.1)is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRIN3ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GRIN3A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGRIN3A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14895, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, n-methyl-d-aspartate 3a (GRIN3A, AccessionNP_(—)597702.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRIN3A.

Histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6, Accession NP_(—)006035.2) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HDAC6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HDAC6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HDAC6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11395, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Histonedeacetylase 6 (HDAC6, Accession NP_(—)006035.2), a gene which plays animportant role in transcriptional regulation, cell cycle progression anddevelopmental events (by similarity). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HDAC6.

The function of HDAC6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM146.1. HECA (AccessionNP_(—)057301.1) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HECA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HECA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HECA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13430, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of HECA (AccessionNP_(—)057301.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HECA.

Human immunodeficiency virus type i enhancer binding protein 2 (HIVEP2,Accession NP_(—)006725.2) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HIVEP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HIVEP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIVEP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3062, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Humanimmunodeficiency virus type i enhancer binding protein 2 (HIVEP2,Accession NP_006725.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HIVEP2.

Heat shock 70 kda protein 4 (HSPA4, Accession XP_(—)114482.1) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HSPA4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HSPA4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPA4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10608, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Heat shock 70 kdaprotein 4 (HSPA4, Accession XP_(—)114482.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HSPA4.

Islet amyloid polypeptide (IAPP, Accession NP_(—)000406.1) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IAPP BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by IAPP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IAPPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10420, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Islet amyloidpolypeptide (IAPP, Accession NP_(—)000406.1), a gene which selectivelyinhibits insulin-stimulated glucose utilization and glycogen depositionand therefore may be associated with Type ii diabetes. Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Typeii diabetes, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IAPP.

The function of IAPP has been established by previous studies. IAPP hascysteine residues in positions 2 and 7, a feature found in all knowncalcitonin gene-related peptides (OMIM Ref. No. 114130). IAPP shows 46%amino acid sequence homology with CGRP II (OMIM Ref. No. 114160). SinceIAPP has been demonstrated immunochemically in normal beta cells ofseveral mammals, it probably has an important role in respect topancreatic islet function. Cooper et al. (1988) presented evidence thatthe 37-amino acid peptide may be a hormone present in normalindividuals; hence, ‘diabetes-associated peptide’ is an inappropriatedesignation. Cooper et al. (1988) synthesized whole amylin by usingsolid-phase techniques, with formation of the disulfide linkage byoxidation in dilute aqueous solution and recovery of the peptide bylyophilization. The effects of amylin on glucose metabolism were studiedby 2 in vitro preparations: isolated rat soleus muscle strips andisolated rat adipocytes. In skeletal muscle, amylin resulted in a markeddecrease in insulin-stimulated glycogen synthesis with resultingreduction in insulin- stimulated glucose uptake. In muscle, amylinresulted in a failure of response to the concentration of insulinrequired to stimulate glucose uptake half-maximally in untreatedmuscles. No effects were observed in isolated adipocytes. Amylin may bea factor in the etiology of the insulin resistance in type II diabetesmellitus. A correlation has been observed between the extent of isletamyloid deposition and the clinical severity of type II diabetes.Mosselman et al. (1988) isolated and partially characterized the humanIAPP gene. By hybridization to DNA from human-rodent somatic cellhybrids, Mosselman et al. (1988) demonstrated that the IAPP gene islocated on 12pter-q14. Because of the striking parallelism in thegenetic constitution of chromosomes 11 and 12, suggesting an ancienttetraploidization, the mapping of this calcitonin-related gene to 12 isof interest; 2 calcitonin genes are located on 11p. The amyloid inamyloid- producing medullary carcinoma of the thyroid, a feature ofmultiple endocrine neoplasia type II (OMIM Ref. No. 171400), is derivedfrom calcitonin. Sanke et al. (1988) showed that the islet amyloidpolypeptide is derived from an 89-amino acid precursor by proteolyticprocessing. The processed peptide, 37-amino acids long, is bracketed atits NH(2) and COOH termini by lys-arg and gly-lys-arg, respectively. Thedata indicated that this amyloid peptide is generated by proteolyticprocessing similar to that for proinsulin and other islet prohormonesand also that the peptide may be carboxyamidated. Mosselman et al.(1989) found that 2 exons, which are approximately 5 kb apart, encodethe 89-amino acid pre- pro-IAPP. A putative signal sequence at theamino-terminus of the precursor suggested that IAPP is a secretedprotein. From the DNA sequence of a partial cDNA clone and a phagelambda genomic clone of the coding region of the amylin gene, Roberts etal. (1989) concluded that this peptide is synthesized as a precursorpeptide called proamylin. The sequences of the genes for amylin and thecalcitonin gene-related peptides show strong similarity, especially intheir 5-prime coding regions, where these peptides have a conservedintramolecular disulfide bridge, and also in their 3-prime codingregions, where the presence of a glycine codon strongly suggests thatthe carboxyl-terminal residue, like that of CGRP, is amidated. In astudy of the biologic activity of amylin synthesized with or without thedisulfide bridge and/or amidation, Roberts et al. (1989) demonstratedthat both features are necessary for full biologic activity, therebyconfirming the functional importance of those regions of the moleculethat have been conserved at both protein and genetic levels.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of IAPP.Janson et al. (1996) created homozygous transgenic mice with a highlevel of expression of human IAPP. Male transgenic mice spontaneouslydeveloped diabetes mellitus by 8 weeks of age, which was associated withselective beta-cell death and impaired insulin secretion. Approximately20% of female transgenic mice spontaneously developed diabetes at 30+weeks of age when beta-cell degeneration and both amorphous and amyloiddeposits of IAPP were present. Large deposits of IAPP-derived amyloiddid not appear to be important to the cytotoxicity, but early, smallamorphous intra- and extracellular aggregates of human IAPP wereconsistently present at the time of beta-cell death and therefore may bethe most cytotoxic form of IAPP.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for IAPP isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cooper, G. J.; Willis, A. C.; Clark, A.; Turner, R. C.; Sim, R. B.;Reid, K. B.: Purification and characterization of a peptide fromamyloid-rich pancreases of type 2 diabetic patients. Proc. Nat. Acad.Sci. 84:8628-8632, 1987; and

Cooper, G. J. S.; Leighton, B.; Dimitriadis, G. D.; Parry-Billings, M.;Kowalchuk, J. M.; Howland, K.; Rothbard, J. B.; Willis, A. C.; Reid, K.B. M.: Amylin found in amyloid deposits.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IAPP arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147940, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin 10 receptor, alpha (IL10RA, AccessionNP_(—)001549.1) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL10RA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL10RA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL10RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2291, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 10receptor, alpha (IL10RA, Accession NP_(—)001549.1), a gene which is areceptor for il-10. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IL10RA.

The function of IL10RA has been established by previous studies.Interleukin- 10 (OMIM Ref. No. 124092) is a cytokine produced by Bcells, T helper cells, and cells of the monocyte/macrophage lineage thatexhibits diverse activities on different cell lines. Tan et al. (1993)showed that the protein can be enzymatically iodinated to high specificradioactivity with retention of biologic activity. The radiolabeledligand was found to bind specifically to its receptor in several mouseand human cell lines. For both mouse and human cell lines examined,there appeared to be at most only a few hundred IL10 receptors per cell.Mouse IL10 was capable of blocking binding of human IL10 to mouse butnot human cells. Ho et al. (1993) found that mouse il-10r isstructurally related to interferon receptors. Since IL-10 inhibitsmacrophage activation by interferon-gamma, a possible implication ofthis relationship is interaction of IL- 10R and IFN-gamma-R or theirsignaling pathways. Liu et al. (1994) assigned the IL10R gene tochromosome 11 by analysis of DNAs from human/hamster hybrid cell lines.Taniyama et al. (1995) regionalized the assignment to 11q23.3 byfluorescence in situ hybridization.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ho, A. S. Y.; Liu, Y.; Khan, T. A.; Hsu, D.-H.; Bazan, J. F.; Moore, K.W.: A receptor for interleukin 10 is related to interferon receptors.Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 90:11267-11271, 1993; and

Liu, Y.; Wei, S. H.-Y.; Ho, A. S.-Y.; de Waal Malefy, R.; Moore, K. W.:Expression cloning and characterization of a human Il-10 receptor. J.Immun. 152:1821-1829, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL10RA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 146933, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin 18 receptor 1 (IL18R1, Accession NP_(—)003846.1)is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL18R1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by IL18R1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofIL18R1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10177, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 18receptor 1 (IL18R1, Accession NP_(—)003846.1), a gene which is requiredfor dorsal-ventral embryonic polarity and promotes heterophilic cellularadhesion. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withIL18R1.

The function of IL18R1 has been established by previous studies. Using aYAC template known to contain IL1R1 (OMIM Ref. No. 147810), Parnet etal. (1996) cloned by PCR with degenerate primers what was thought to bea member of the interleukin-1 receptor family, which they called IL1receptor-related protein (OMIM Ref. No. IL1RRP). The gene encodes a541-amino acid protein. Although the sequence was similar to that ofIL1Rs, the extracellular portion failed to bind IL1A (OMIM Ref. No.147760), IL1B (OMIM Ref. No. 147720), or IL1RN (OMIM Ref. No. 147679).When the cytoplasmic domain was fused to mouse IL1 extracellular andtransmembrane portions, it activated NF-kappa-B (OMIM Ref. No. 164011)in response to IL1. Northern blot analysis revealed that IL1RRP isexpressed in lung, leukocytes, spleen, liver, thymus, prostate, smallintestine, colon, placenta, and heart, and is absent from brain,skeletal muscle, pancreas, and kidney. Torigoe et al. (1997) purifiedhuman IL18R, symbolized IL18R1, by selecting a Hodgkin disease cellline, L428, that was the best binder in IL18 (OMIM Ref. No. 600953)binding assays. The binding of radiolabeled IL18 was inhibited by IL18but not by IL1B, with which it has 15% amino acid homology but nofunctional resemblance. The authors raised a monoclonal antibody againstL428 cells and used it to purify IL18R from solubilized cells afterwheat germ lectin chromatography. They found that the internal aminoacid sequence matched that of IL1RRP. When expressed in COS-1 cells, thecDNA of IL1RRP conferred IL18 binding properties and the ability toactivate NF-kappa-B in response to IL18 but not IL1B.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dale, M.; Nicklin, M. J.: Interleukin-1 receptor cluster: geneorganization of IL1R2, IL1R1, IL1RL2 (IL-1Rrp2), IL1RL1 (T1/ST2), andIL18R1 (IL-1Rrp) on human chromosome 2q. Genomics 57:177-179, 1999; and

Parnet, P.; Garka, K. E.; Bonnert, T. P.; Dower, S. K.; Sims, J. E.:IL-1Rrp is a novel receptor-like molecule similar to the type Iinterleukin-1 receptor and its homologues T1/ST2 an.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IL18R1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604494, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Insulin receptor-related receptor (INSRR, AccessionXP_(—)043563.2) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. INSRR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by INSRR,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of INSRR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Insulinreceptor-related receptor (INSRR, Accession XP_(—)043563.2), a genewhich phosphorylates the insulin receptor substrates irs-1 and irs-2.Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with INSRR.

The function of INSRR has been established by previous studies. Shierand Watt (1989) isolated genomic DNA that appeared to encode a novelreceptor that was structurally as similar to the insulin receptor (OMIMRef. No. 147670) and the IGF1 receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 147370) as thelast two are to each other. This similarity suggested that the insulinreceptor-related receptor (IRR) mediates the action of a ligand that isidentical or very similar to insulin, IGF1, or IGF2. Kurachi et al.(1992) isolated IRR cDNA from rat brain and examined the expression ofIRR mRNA in a variety of rat tissues. They demonstrated that, incontrast to the wide distribution of the insulin receptor and the IGF1receptor mRNAs, the IRR mRNA is expressed preferentially in the kidney,which indicates that it has unique functions as a member of the insulinreceptor family. Using genomic DNA encoding part of IRR in Southern blotanalysis of DNA from human-mouse cell hybrids, Shier et al. (1990)assigned the INSRR gene to human chromosome 1. By radiation hybridanalysis, Whitmore et al. (1999) mapped the gene to chromosome 1q21-q23

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Shier, P.; Willard, H. F.; Watt, V. M.: Localization of the insulinreceptor-related receptor gene to human chromosome 1. Cytogenet. CellGenet. 54:80- 81, 1990; and

Whitmore, T. E.; Maurer, M. F.; Day, H. L.; Jelmberg, A. C.; Dasovich,M. M.; Sundborg, L. M.; Burkhead, S. K.; Heipel, M. D.; Madden, K. L.;Kramer, J. M.; Kuijper, J. L.; Xu, W. F.; Ja.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of INSRR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 147671, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Insulin receptor substrate 2 (IRS2, Accession XP_(—)007095.5)is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IRS2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by IRS2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofIRS2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13393, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Insulin receptorsubstrate 2 (IRS2, Accession XP_(—)007095.5), a gene which may mediatethe control of various cellular processes by insulin. and therefore maybe associated with Diabetes, type ii, susceptibility to. Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofDiabetes, type ii, susceptibility to, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IRS2.

The function of IRS2 has been established by previous studies. Theprotein IRS1 (OMIM Ref. No. 147545) acts as an interface betweensignaling proteins with Src homology-2 domains (SH2 proteins) and thereceptors for insulin (INS; 176730), IGF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 147470), growthhormone (GH1; 139250), several interleukins (IL4, 147780; IL9, 146931;IL13, 147683), and other cytokines. It regulates gene expression andstimulates mitogenesis and appears to mediate insulin/IGF1- stimulatedglucose transport. Thus, the finding that survival of the homozygousIrs1 knockout mouse with only mild resistance to hypertension wassurprising. This dilemma was provisionally resolved by the discovery bySun et al. (1995) of a second IRS signaling protein in mouse. Theypurified and cloned a likely candidate from mouse myeloid progenitorcells and, because of its resemblance to IRS1, they designated it IRS2.Alignment of the sequences of IRS2 and IRS1 demonstrated a highlyconserved N terminus containing a pleckstrin-homology domain and aphosphotyrosine-binding (PTB) domain, and a poorly conserved C terminuscontaining several tyrosine phosphorylation motifs. IRS2 is expressed inmany cells, including tissues from the homozygous IRS1 knockout mouse.Sun et al. (1995) suggested that IRS2 may be essential for signaling byseveral receptor systems. Mammarella et al. (2000) genotyped 193 Italianpatients with type II diabetes (OMIM Ref. No. 125853) and 206 controlsubjects for the IRS2 G1057D polymorphism (600797.0001). They foundevidence for a strong association between type II diabetes and thepolymorphism, which appears to be protective against type II diabetes ina codominant fashion

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of IRS2.Tobe et al. (2001) observed that Irs2-deficient mice (Kubota et al.(2000)) showed increased adiposity with increased serum leptin level,suggesting leptin resistance before the mice developed diabetes. Usingoligonucleotide microarray and Northern blot analyses to analyze geneexpression, Tobe et al. (2001) detected increased expression of SREBP1,a downstream target of insulin, in Irs2- deficient mouse liver. Usinghigh dose leptin administration, They provided evidence that leptinresistance in Irs2-deficient mice is causally related to SREBP1 geneinduction. The authors concluded that Irs2 gene disruption results inleptin resistance, causing SREBP1 gene induction, obesity, fatty liver,and diabetes

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for IRS2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sun, X. J.; Wang, L.-M.; Zhang, Y.; Yenush, L.; Myers, M. G., Jr.;Glasheen, E.; Lane, W. S.; Pierce, J. H.; White, M. F.: Role of IRS-2 ininsulin and cytokine signalling. Nature 377:173-177, 1995; and

Tobe, K.; Suzuki, R.; Aoyama, M.; Yamauchi, T.; Kamon, J.; Kubota, N.;Terauchi, Y.; Matsui, J.; Akanuma, Y.; Kimura, S.; Tanaka, J.; Abe, M.;Ohsumi, J.; Nagai, R.; Kadowaki, T.: Incre.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IRS2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600797, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Inter-alpha (globulin) inhibitor, h1 polypeptide (ITIH1,Accession NP_(—)002206.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ITIH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITIH1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITIH1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16797, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Inter-alpha(globulin) inhibitor, h1 polypeptide (ITIH1, Accession NP_(—)002206.1),a gene which may act as a carrier of hyaluronan in serum or as a bindingprotein between hyaluronan and other matrix protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ITIH1.

The function of ITIH1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Potassium channel,subfamily k, member 5 (KCNK5, Accession NP_(—)003731.1) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNK5 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KCNK5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNK5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14350, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Potassium channel,subfamily k, member 5 (KCNK5, Accession NP_(—)003731.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNK5.

KEO4 (Accession NP_(—)006450.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KEO4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KEO4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KEO4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12625, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of KEO4 (AccessionNP_(—)006450.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KEO4.

KIAA0179 (Accession XP_(—)035973.4) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0179 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0179BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0179, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0179BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0179 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16659 andSEQ ID:5898 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0179(Accession XP_(—)035973.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0179.

KIAA1001 (Accession NP_(—)055775.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1001 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1001,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1001 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2770, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1001(Accession NP_(—)055775.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1001.

KIAA1007 (Accession NP_(—)057368.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1007 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1007,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1007 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17180, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1007(Accession NP_(—)057368.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1007.

KIAA1025 (Accession XP_(—)034056.6) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1025 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1025,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1025 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1025(Accession XP_(—)034056.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1025.

KIAA1200 (Accession XP_(—)031054.4) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1200 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1200,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1200 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8002, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1200(Accession XP_(—)031054.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1200.

KIAA1432 (Accession XP_(—)039698.3) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1432 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1432,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1432 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20070, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1432(Accession XP_(—)039698.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1432.

KIAA1613 (Accession XP_(—)035946.3) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1613 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1613,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1613 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8531, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1613(Accession XP_(—)035946.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1613.

KIAA1813 (Accession XP_(—)046743.2) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1813 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1813,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1813 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13394, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1813(Accession XP_(—)046743.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1813.

KIAA1894 (Accession XP_(—)058025.2) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1894 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1894,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1894 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1894(Accession XP_(—)058025.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1894.

KIAA1999 (Accession XP_(—)114447.2) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1999 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1999,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1999 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4798, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1999(Accession XP_(—)114447.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1999.

KIAA2028 (Accession XP_(—)059415.2) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA2028 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA2028,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2028 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7392, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2028(Accession XP_(—)059415.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA2028.

LCHN (Accession XP_(—)098615.2) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LCHN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LCHN, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LCHN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13962, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LCHN (AccessionXP_(—)098615.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LCHN.

Lim homeobox protein 3 (LHX3, Accession NP_(—)055379.1) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LHX3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by LHX3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof LHX3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17614, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Lim homeoboxprotein 3 (LHX3, Accession NP_(—)055379.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LHX3.

Lim homeobox protein 3 (LHX3, Accession NP_(—)835258.1) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LHX3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by LHX3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof LHX3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17614, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Lim homeoboxprotein 3 (LHX3, Accession NP_(—)835258.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LHX3.

LOC112868 (Accession XP_(—)053402.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC112868 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC112868, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC112868 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19114, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC112868(Accession XP_(—)053402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112868.

LOC122282 (Accession XP_(—)063046.4) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC122282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC122282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC122282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3932, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC122282(Accession XP_(—)063046.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC122282.

LOC130074 (Accession XP_(—)072228.2) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130074 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130074, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130074 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC130074(Accession XP_(—)072228.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130074.

LOC130951 (Accession NP_(—)620159.2) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130951 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130951, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130951 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC130951(Accession NP_(—)620159.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130951.

LOC145820 (Accession XP_(—)085246.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145820 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145820, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145820 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC145820(Accession XP_(—)085246.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145820.

LOC146895 (Accession XP_(—)097120.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17975, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC146895(Accession XP_(—)097120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146895.

LOC150138 (Accession XP_(—)086789.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150138 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150138, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150138 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16139, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC150138(Accession XP_(—)086789.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150138.

LOC150933 (Accession XP_(—)097971.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150933 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150933, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150933 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:802, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC150933(Accession XP_(—)097971.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150933.

LOC151979 (Accession XP_(—)087354.5) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151979 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151979, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151979 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2273, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC151979(Accession XP_(—)087354.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151979.

LOC157556 (Accession XP_(—)098783.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157556 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157556, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157556 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13070, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC157556(Accession XP_(—)098783.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157556.

LOC168474 (Accession XP_(—)095122.3) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC168474 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC168474, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC168474 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1886, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC168474(Accession XP_(—)095122.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC168474.

LOC196264 (Accession XP_(—)113683.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196264 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196264, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196264 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2140, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC196264(Accession XP_(—)113683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196264.

LOC201229 (Accession XP_(—)113925.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201229 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201229, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201229 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8606, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC201229(Accession XP_(—)113925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201229.

LOC203107 (Accession XP_(—)300975.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC203107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203107 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3628, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC203107(Accession XP_(—)300975.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203107.

LOC222160 (Accession XP_(—)168431.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222160 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222160, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222160 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4845, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC222160(Accession XP_(—)168431.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222160.

LOC253782 (Accession XP_(—)171023.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253782 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253782, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253782 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10609, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC253782(Accession XP_(—)171023.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253782.

LOC255167 (Accession XP_(—)173156.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255167 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255167, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255167 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8769, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC255167(Accession XP_(—)173156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255167.

LOC256374 (Accession XP_(—)170597.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256374 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256374, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256374 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4774, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC256374(Accession XP_(—)170597.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256374.

LOC283107 (Accession XP_(—)210889.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283107 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19787, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC283107(Accession XP_(—)210889.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283107.

LOC283143 (Accession XP_(—)210920.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283143 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283143, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283143 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8033, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC283143(Accession XP_(—)210920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283143.

LOC283244 (Accession XP_(—)208583.2) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283244 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283244, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283244 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11642, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC283244(Accession XP_(—)208583.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283244.

LOC283331 (Accession XP_(—)210977.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283331 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283331, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283331 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19234, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC283331(Accession XP_(—)210977.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283331.

LOC283352 (Accession XP_(—)210989.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283352 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283352, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283352 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11381, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC283352(Accession XP_(—)210989.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283352.

LOC283582 (Accession XP_(—)211119.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283582 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283582, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283582 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19719, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC283582(Accession XP_(—)211119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283582.

LOC283624 (Accession XP_(—)211126.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283624 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283624, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283624 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3276, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC283624(Accession XP_(—)211126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283624.

LOC283911 (Accession XP_(—)211259.2) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283911 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283911, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283911 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5990, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC283911(Accession XP_(—)211259.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283911.

LOC284019 (Accession XP_(—)211302.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284019 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284019, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284019 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17779, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC284019(Accession XP_(—)211302.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284019.

LOC284145 (Accession XP_(—)211353.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284145 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284145, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284145 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4876, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC284145(Accession XP_(—)211353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284145.

LOC284260 (Accession XP_(—)211408.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284260 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284260, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284260 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9975, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC284260(Accession XP_(—)211408.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284260.

LOC284665 (Accession XP_(—)211581.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284665 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284665, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284665 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC284665(Accession XP_(—)211581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284665.

LOC284678 (Accession XP_(—)209318.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284678 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284678, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284678 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC284678(Accession XP_(—)209318.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284678.

LOC284719 (Accession XP_(—)211601.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284719 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284719, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284719 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9623, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC284719(Accession XP_(—)211601.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284719.

LOC284995 (Accession XP_(—)211729.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284995 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284995, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284995 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17855, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC284995(Accession XP_(—)211729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284995.

LOC285009 (Accession XP_(—)209435.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285009 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285009, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285009 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC285009(Accession XP_(—)209435.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285009.

LOC285023 (Accession XP_(—)211737.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285023 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285023, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285023 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6445, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC285023(Accession XP_(—)211737.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285023.

LOC285026 (Accession XP_(—)209440.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285026 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285026, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285026 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4367, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC285026(Accession XP_(—)209440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285026.

LOC285402 (Accession XP_(—)211884.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285402 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285402, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285402 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC285402(Accession XP_(—)211884.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285402.

LOC285531 (Accession XP_(—)211929.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285531 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285531, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285531 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7733, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC285531(Accession XP_(—)211929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285531.

LOC285703 (Accession XP_(—)209728.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285703 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285703, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285703 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC285703(Accession XP_(—)209728.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285703.

LOC285733 (Accession XP_(—)212006.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285733 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285733, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285733 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12713, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC285733(Accession XP_(—)212006.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285733.

LOC285945 (Accession XP_(—)212092.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285945 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285945, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285945 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1977, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC285945(Accession XP_(—)212092.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285945.

LOC286030 (Accession XP_(—)209868.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286030 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286030, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286030 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC286030(Accession XP_(—)209868.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286030.

LOC338616 (Accession XP_(—)294666.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338616 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338616, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338616 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10009, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC338616(Accession XP_(—)294666.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338616.

LOC338866 (Accession XP_(—)294736.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338866 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338866, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338866 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC338866(Accession XP_(—)294736.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338866.

LOC339273 (Accession XP_(—)294893.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339273 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339273BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339273, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339273BINDING SITE1 and LOC339273 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7171 andSEQ ID:1143 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC339273(Accession XP_(—)294893.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339273.

LOC339545 (Accession XP_(—)290946.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339545 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339545, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339545 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC339545(Accession XP_(—)290946.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339545.

LOC339553 (Accession XP_(—)290949.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339553 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339553, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339553 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC339553(Accession XP_(—)290949.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339553.

LOC339694 (Accession XP_(—)295035.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339694 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339694, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339694 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC339694(Accession XP_(—)295035.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339694.

LOC339859 (Accession XP_(—)295088.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339859 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339859BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339859, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339859BINDING SITE1 and LOC339859 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12990 andSEQ ID:15811 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC339859(Accession XP_(—)295088.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339859.

LOC339874 (Accession XP_(—)295090.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339874 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339874, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339874 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1545, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC339874(Accession XP_(—)295090.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339874.

LOC339987 (Accession XP_(—)295123.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339987 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339987, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339987 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18833, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC339987(Accession XP_(—)295123.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339987.

LOC348326 (Accession XP_(—)300696.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348326 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348326, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348326 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18880, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC348326(Accession XP_(—)300696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348326.

LOC348445 (Accession XP_(—)300738.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18880, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC348445(Accession XP_(—)300738.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348445.

LOC348492 (Accession XP_(—)300758.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348492 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348492, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348492 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6321, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC348492(Accession XP_(—)300758.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348492.

LOC348527 (Accession XP_(—)300779.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348527 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348527, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348527 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19269, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC348527(Accession XP_(—)300779.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348527.

LOC348570 (Accession XP_(—)290329.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348570 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348570, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348570 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8957, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC348570(Accession XP_(—)290329.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348570.

LOC348687 (Accession XP_(—)302853.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348687 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348687, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348687 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18314, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC348687(Accession XP_(—)302853.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348687.

LOC348808 (Accession XP_(—)302893.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348808 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348808, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348808 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9714, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC348808(Accession XP_(—)302893.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348808.

LOC348835 (Accession XP_(—)302902.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348835 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348835, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348835 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3838, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC348835(Accession XP_(—)302902.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348835.

LOC349251 (Accession XP_(—)300251.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349251 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349251, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349251 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13594, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC349251(Accession XP_(—)300251.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349251.

LOC349408 (Accession XP_(—)303044.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19652, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC349408(Accession XP_(—)303044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349408.

LOC51619 (Accession NP_(—)057067.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51619 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51619,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51619 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4728, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC51619(Accession NP_(—)057067.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51619.

LOC57209 (Accession XP_(—)290488.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC57209 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57209,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57209 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19313, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC57209(Accession XP_(—)290488.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC57209.

LOC65121 (Accession NP_(—)075389.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC65121 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC65121,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC65121 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC65121(Accession NP_(—)075389.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC65121.

LOC65122 (Accession NP_(—)075390.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC65122 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC65122,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC65122 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC65122(Accession NP_(—)075390.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC65122.

LOC90170 (Accession XP_(—)029589.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90170 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16015, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC90170(Accession XP_(—)029589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90170.

LOC90750 (Accession XP_(—)033868.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90750 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90750,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90750 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3453, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC90750(Accession XP_(—)033868.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90750.

LOC91250 (Accession XP_(—)037135.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91250 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91250,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91250 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4751, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC91250(Accession XP_(—)037135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91250.

LOC92249 (Accession XP_(—)043814.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92249 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92249,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92249 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14921, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of LOC92249(Accession XP_(—)043814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92249.

Low density lipoprotein-related protein 1b (deleted in tumors) (LRP1B,Accession NP_(—)061027.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LRP1B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LRP1B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LRP1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Low densitylipoprotein-related protein 1b (deleted in tumors) (LRP1B, AccessionNP_(—)061027.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LRP1B.

Low density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 4 (LRP4, AccessionXP_(—)035037.2) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LRP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LRP4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LRP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16297, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Low densitylipoprotein receptor-related protein 4 (LRP4, Accession XP_(—)035037.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LRP4.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 13 (MAP3K13, AccessionNP_(—)004712.1) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP3K13 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAP3K13, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MAP3K13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9282, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase 13 (MAP3K13, Accession NP_004712.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP3K13.

MAPKBP1 (Accession XP_(—)031706.7) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAPKBP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAPKBP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPKBP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2864, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of MAPKBP1 (AccessionXP_(—)031706.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPKBP1.

Methyl-cpg binding domain protein 4 (MBD4, Accession NP_(—)003916.1) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MBD4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MBD4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MBD4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6949, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Methyl-cpg bindingdomain protein 4 (MBD4, Accession NP_(—)003916.1), a gene which arelikely to be mediators of the effects of DNA methylation in mammaliancells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MBD4.

The function of MBD4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. MGC13053 (AccessionNP_(—)116099.1) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGC13053 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13053, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC13053 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7515,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of MGC13053(Accession NP_(—)116099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13053.

MGC15438 (Accession NP_(—)116263.2) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15438 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15438,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15438 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8619, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of MGC15438(Accession NP_(—)116263.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15438.

MGC17986 (Accession NP_(—)705836.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC17986 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC17986,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC17986 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5825, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of MGC17986(Accession NP_(—)705836.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC17986.

MGC35304 (Accession NP_(—)694987.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35304 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35304,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35304 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17665, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of MGC35304(Accession NP_(—)694987.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35304.

MGC45714 (Accession NP_(—)689677.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC45714 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC45714,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC45714 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8478, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of MGC45714(Accession NP_(—)689677.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC45714.

MGC5466 (Accession NP_(—)112184.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC5466 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5466,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5466 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3145, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of MGC5466 (AccessionNP_(—)112184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC5466.

MLC1SA (Accession NP_(—)002466.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MLC1SA BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MLC1SA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLC1SA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4844, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of MLC1SA (AccessionNP_(—)002466.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MLC1SA.

Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG, Accession NP_(—)002424.1) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOG BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MOG, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MOGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6547, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Myelinoligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG, Accession NP_(—)002424.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MOG.

MORF4L2 (Accession NP_(—)036418.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MORF4L2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MORF4L2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MORF4L2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17588, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of MORF4L2 (AccessionNP_(—)036418.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MORF4L2.

M-phase phosphoprotein 9 (MPHOSPH9, Accession NP_(—)073619.1) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MPHOSPH9 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MPHOSPH9, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MPHOSPH9BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8003, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of M-phasephosphoprotein 9 (MPHOSPH9, Accession NP_(—)073619.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MPHOSPH9.

Male-specific lethal 3-like 1 (drosophila) (MSL3L1, AccessionNP_(—)523352.1) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MSL3L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MSL3L1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSL3L1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17050, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Male-specificlethal 3-like 1 (drosophila) (MSL3L1, Accession NP_(—)523352.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MSL3L1.

Metallothionein 1f (functional) (MT1F, Accession NP_(—)005940.1) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MT1F BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MT1F, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MT1FBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17234, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Metallothionein 1f(functional) (MT1F, Accession NP_(—)005940.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MT1F.

Metallothionein 1g (MT1G, Accession NP_(—)005941.1) is another GAM190target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MT1G BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MT1G, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MT1G BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Metallothionein 1g(MT1G, Accession NP_(—)005941.1), a gene which is active in metalhomeostasis and protects against heavy-metal toxicity. Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MT1G.

The function of MT1G has been established by previous studies. See156350. Karin et al. (1984), West et al. (1990), and others have mappedthe locus containing the MT1 gene family to chromosome 16q13. Foster etal. (1988) described the structure of the human MT1G gene. They showedthat the MT1G gene promoter is not cell type-specific. However, theyalso found that, while the gene was expressed in certainhepatoma-derived cell lines in response to heavy metals (but not todexamethasone), a lymphoblastoid cell line did not express MT1G,suggesting to them that MT1G gene expression is regulated differentiallyand in a cell-specific manner. They also found that the MT1G promoter is5 times more active than the MT1F (OMIM Ref. No. 156352) promoter intransient transfection studies.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Karin, M.; Eddy, R. L.; Henry, W. M.; Haley, L. L.; Byers, M. G.; Shows,T. B.: Human metallothionein genes are clustered on chromosome 16. Proc.Nat. Acad. Sci. 81:5494-5498, 1984; and

West, A. K.; Stallings, R.; Hildebrand, C. E.; Chiu, R.; Karin, M.;Richards, R. I. : Human metallothionein genes: structure of thefunctional locus at 16q13. Genomics 8:513-518, 1990.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MT1G arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 156353, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Metallothionein 1h (MT1H, Accession NP_(—)005942.1) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MT1H BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MT1H, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MT1HBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6444, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Metallothionein 1h(MT1H, Accession NP_(—)005942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MT1H.

Metallothionein 1l (MT1L, Accession NP_(—)002441.2) is another GAM190target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MT1L BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MT1L, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MT1L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17203, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Metallothionein 1l(MT1L, Accession NP_(—)002441.2), a gene which plays a role in zinc andcopper homeostasis during development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MT1L.

The function of MT1L has been established by previous studies. See156350. Karin et al. (1984), West et al. (1990), and others have mappedthe locus containing the MT1 gene family to chromosome 16q13.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Karin, M.; Eddy, R. L.; Henry, W. M.; Haley, L. L.; Byers, M. G.; Shows,T. B.: Human metallothionein genes are clustered on chromosome 16. Proc.Nat. Acad. Sci. 81:5494-5498, 1984; and

West, A. K.; Stallings, R.; Hildebrand, C. E.; Chiu, R.; Karin, M.;Richards, R. I. : Human metallothionein genes: structure of thefunctional locus at 16q13. Genomics 8:513-518, 1990.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MT1L arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 156358, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Metallothionein 1x (MT1X, Accession NP_(—)005943.1) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MT1X BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MT1X, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MT1XBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7997, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Metallothionein 1x(MT1X, Accession NP_(—)005943.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MT1X.

Myosin viia and rab interacting protein (MYRIP, AccessionNP_(—)056275.1) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MYRIP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYRIP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MYRIP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14896, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Myosin viia andrab interacting protein (MYRIP, Accession NP_(—)056275.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MYRIP.

NALP2 (Accession NP_(—)060322.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NALP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NALP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NALP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2364, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of NALP2 (AccessionNP_(—)060322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NALP2.

Nck adaptor protein 1 (NCK1, Accession NP_(—)006144.1) is another GAM190target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCK1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NCK1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NCK1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17015, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Nck adaptorprotein 1 (NCK1, Accession NP_(—)006144.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NCK1.

Nk3 transcription factor related, locus 1 (drosophila) (NKX3-1,Accession NP_(—)006158.2) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NKX3-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NKX3-1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NKX3-1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8119, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Nk3 transcriptionfactor related, locus 1 (drosophila) (NKX3-1, Accession NP_(—)006158.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NKX3-1.

Neuroligin 1 (NLGN1, Accession NP_(—)055747.1) is another GAM190 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NLGN1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNLGN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NLGN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8186, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Neuroligin 1(NLGN1, Accession NP_(—)055747.1), a gene which may trigger the de novoformation of presynaptic structure. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NLGN1.

The function of NLGN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM90.1. Notch homolog 1,translocation-associated (drosophila) (NOTCH1, Accession NP_(—)060087.2)is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NOTCH1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NOTCH1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNOTCH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11588, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Notch homolog 1,translocation-associated (drosophila) (NOTCH1, AccessionNP_(—)060087.2), a gene which is possibly involved in celldifferentiation and lymphocyte function. and therefore may be associatedwith Neoplasia, a t-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofNeoplasia, a t-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with NOTCH1.

The function of NOTCH1 has been established by previous studies.Cytogenetic studies have shown that chromosome 7 band q34-q35, whichcontains the gene for the beta T-cell receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 186930),is a common site for translocation in T-cell neoplasms. In atranslocation t(7;9)(q34;q34.3) found in a case of acute T-celllymphoblastic leukemia, Ellisen et al. (1991) found that the locus onchromosome 9 contains a gene highly homologous to the Drosophila gene‘Notch.’ Transcripts of the human gene, for which they proposed the nameTAN1 (an acronym for translocation-associated Notch homolog), and itsmurine counterpart were demonstrated in many normal human fetal andadult mouse tissues but were most abundant in lymphoid tissues. Int(7;9)(q34;q34.3) translocations from 3 cases of acute T-celllymphoblastic leukemia, Ellisen et al. (1991) found breakpoints within100 bp of an intron in TAN1, resulting in truncation of TAN1transcripts. They interpreted the observations to indicate that TAN1 isimportant for normal lymphocyte function and that alterations in TAN1play a role in the pathogenesis of some T-cell neoplasms. Milner et al.(1994) found that at least 1 Notch homolog is expressed in human bonemarrow CD34+ cells, a population enriched for hematopoietic precursors.On the basis of these findings, they suggested that members of the Notchfamily, including TAN1, may be involved in mediating cell-fate decisionsduring hematopoiesis.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NOTCH1.Huppert et al. (2000) mutated valine at position 1744 of the mouseNotch1 gene to glycine. This position is the site for proteolyticcleavage and is critical for Notch1 intracellular processing intissue-culture cells. Huppert et al. (2000) generated homozygous animalscarrying 2 germline mutations and compared these with mice who have 2null alleles for Notch1 (Conlon et al., 1995). At embryonic day 8.5 to10.5, homozygous embryos were detected at the expected mendelianfrequency. Similar to the null alleles, embryo absorption was detectedbetween embryonic day 10 and 12, and no homozygous embryos wererecovered past embryonic day 12. These results suggested that efficientNotch processing is necessary for the early embryonic developmentalaspects of Notch activity. RT-PCR and immunoprecipitation showedcomparable amounts of Notch mRNA and protein, respectively, in theprocessing-deficient embryos and their heterozygous and wildtypelittermates. The phenotypes associated with the single point mutationresembled the null Notch1 phenotype, but with slightly reducedpenetrance.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NOTCH1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Ellisen, L. W.; Bird, J.; West, D. C.; Soreng, A. L.; Reynolds, T. C.;Smith, S. D.; Sklar, J.: TAN-1, the human homolog of the DrosophilaNotch gene, is broken by chromosomal translocations in T lymphoblasticneoplasms. Cell 66:649-661, 1991; and

Huppert, S. S.; Le, A.; Schroeter, E. H.; Mumm, J. S.; Saxena, M. T.;Milner, L. A.; Kopan, R.: Embryonic lethality in mice homozygous for aprocessing-deficient allele of Notch1. Natu.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NOTCH1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 190198, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Nadph oxidase 1 (NOX1, Accession NP_(—)039249.1) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NOX1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NOX1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NOX1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8938, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Nadph oxidase 1(NOX1, Accession NP_(—)039249.1), a gene which mediates the h+ currentsof resting phagocytes and other tissues. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NOX1.

The function of NOX1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Nadph oxidase 1 (NOX1,Accession NP_(—)039248.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NOX1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byNOX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NOX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Nadph oxidase 1(NOX1, Accession NP_(—)039248.1), a gene which mediates the h+ currentsof resting phagocytes and other tissues. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NOX1.

The function of NOX1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Nadph oxidase 1 (NOX1,Accession NP_(—)008983.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NOX1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byNOX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NOX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Nadph oxidase 1(NOX1, Accession NP_(—)008983.1), a gene which mediates the h+ currentsof resting phagocytes and other tissues. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NOX1.

The function of NOX1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Neuronal pentraxin ii(NPTX2, Accession NP_002514.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NPTX2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NPTX2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NPTX2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4797, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Neuronal pentraxinii (NPTX2, Accession NP_(—)002514.1), a gene which is likely to playrole in the modification of cellular properties that underlie long-termplasticity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NPTX2.

The function of NPTX2 has been established by previous studies.Pentraxins constitute a family of proteins that include C-reactiveprotein (CRP; 123260) and serum amyloid P protein (APCS; 104770). Hsuand Perin (1995) noted that the prototypic pentraxin, C-reactiveprotein, was first identified as a serum component that bindsStreptococcus pneumoniae (Tillett and Francis, 1930 and Abernethy andAvery, 1941) and whose serum concentration increases up to 1,000-foldduring an acute phase response. Pentraxins acquired their name fromtheir ability to form pentameric (or decameric) complexes and have beencharacterized by their ability to bind numerous ligands. The latterproperty raises the possibility that these proteins may mediate anonspecific uptake of bacteria and cell debris that may be associatedwith inflammation and immune responses. Schlimgen et al. (1995)identified a novel neuronal pentraxin in rat as a potential receptormediating the uptake of the presynaptic snake venom toxin taipoxin (seeOMIM Ref. No. NPTX1, 602367). Based on the low identity to otherpentraxins and the hypothesis that this neuronal pentraxin may mediateuptake of degraded synaptic material, Hsu and Perin (1995) sought toidentify additional members of what they suspected represents a newfamily of pentraxins. They reported the cDNA and genomic sequences of asecond neuronal pentraxin in humans, for which they proposed the nameneuronal pentraxin II (NPTX2). They found that it shows 54% amino acididentity to rat neuronal pentraxin I, with 69% identity over thecarboxy-terminal half of NP I, and is 88% identical to a sperm acrosomalpentraxin. Northern blot analysis demonstrated that NPTX2 message ispresent in brain, testis, pancreas, liver, heart, and skeletal muscle;thus, unlike NP I, NP II is not exclusively localized to neurons. LikeNP I, NP II has potential N- linked glycosylation sites. The human NPTX2gene is 11 kb long and contains 4 introns. By fluorescence in situhybridization, Hsu and Perin (1995) mapped the NPTX2 gene to7q21.3-q22.1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hsu, Y.-C.; Perin, M. S.: Human neuronal pentraxin II (NPTX2):conservation, genomic structure, and chromosomal localization. Genomics28:220-227, 1995; and

Schlimgen, A. K.; Helms, J. A.; Vogel, H.; Perin, M. S.: Neuronalpentraxin, a secreted protein with homology to acute phase proteins ofthe immune system. Neuron 14:519-526, 1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NPTX2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600750, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)478058.1)is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPTXRBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NPTXR, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of NPTXR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13368,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Neuronal pentraxinreceptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)478058.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NPTXR.

Neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)055108.2) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPTXR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NPTXR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NPTXR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13368, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Neuronal pentraxinreceptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)055108.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NPTXR.

Neuregulin 1 (NRG1, Accession NP_(—)039252.1) is another GAM190 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NRG1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by NRG1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NRG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17541, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Neuregulin 1(NRG1, Accession NP_(—)039252.1), a gene which is essential for neuronaldevelopment. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NRG1.

The function of NRG1 has been established by previous studies. TheNEU/ERBB2 protooncogene (OMIM Ref. No. 164870) encodes a molecule thatis closely related to epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR; 131550)but binds none of the ligands of this receptor. Originally, NEU wasidentified as a dominant transforming gene in tumors of the peripheralnervous system that were induced by transplacental treatment of ratembryos with N-ethylnitrosourea. The period of susceptibility of NEU tocarcinogenesis, i.e., midgestation, correlated with the timing of itsexpression in the nervous system. The existence of a NEU-specific ligandof endogenous nature activating NEU at a specific developmental stagewas suggested. This ligand, known as heregulin (Holmes et al., 1992) orNEU differentiation factor, is a 44-kD glycoprotein that interacts withthe NEU/ERBB2 receptor tyrosine kinase to increase its phosphorylationon tyrosine residues. Splice variants of heregulin, referred to asheregulin betas, have been described by Holmes et al. (1992).

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NRG1.Mice homozygous for disruptions of all NRG1 isoforms, all Ig-NRG1isoforms, and all cytoplasmic tail-containing isoforms die at embryonicday 10.5 from cardiac defects. In particular, these mice die beforesignificant expression of CRD-NRG1 isoforms, which predominate aftermidgestation. By histologic analyses, Wolpowitz et al. (2000) found thathomozygous CRD-NRG1-deficient mice had normal neuronal trajectory andoutgrowth, but that the projections defasciculated, branched abnormally,and failed to sustain peripheral neuromuscular synaptic development.Newborn mutants had immature skeletal muscle. Schwann cells weregenerated in the mutants but failed to survive, consistent with thedesignation of NRG1 as a Schwann cell survival factor. Schwann cells inturn appeared to provide trophic support only after the nerve hadentered its target field and had begun synapse formation.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NRG1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Holmes, W. E.; Sliwkowski, M. X.; Akita, R. W.; Henzel, W. J.; Lee, J.;Park, J. W.; Yansura, D.; Abadi, N.; Raab, H.; Lewis, G. D.; Shepard, H.M.; Kuang, W.-J.; Wood, W. I.; Goeddel, D. V.; Vandlen, R. L.:Identification of heregulin, a specific activator of p185(erbB2).Science 256:1205-1210, 1992; and

Wolpowitz, D.; Mason, T. B. A.; Dietrich, P.; Mendelsohn, M.; Talmage,D. A.; Role, L. W.: Cysteine-rich domain isoforms of the neuregulin-1gene are required for maintenance of periph.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NRG1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 142445, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Neuregulin 1 (NRG1, Accession NP_(—)039256.1) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NRG1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NRG1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NRG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17541, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Neuregulin 1(NRG1, Accession NP_(—)039256.1), a gene which is essential for neuronaldevelopment. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NRG1.

The function of NRG1 has been established by previous studies. TheNEU/ERBB2 protooncogene (OMIM Ref. No. 164870) encodes a molecule thatis closely related to epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR; 131550)but binds none of the ligands of this receptor. Originally, NEU wasidentified as a dominant transforming gene in tumors of the peripheralnervous system that were induced by transplacental treatment of ratembryos with N-ethylnitrosourea. The period of susceptibility of NEU tocarcinogenesis, i.e., midgestation, correlated with the timing of itsexpression in the nervous system. The existence of a NEU-specific ligandof endogenous nature activating NEU at a specific developmental stagewas suggested. This ligand, known as heregulin (Holmes et al., 1992) orNEU differentiation factor, is a 44-kD glycoprotein that interacts withthe NEU/ERBB2 receptor tyrosine kinase to increase its phosphorylationon tyrosine residues. Splice variants of heregulin, referred to asheregulin betas, have been described by Holmes et al. (1992).

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NRG1.Mice homozygous for disruptions of all NRG1 isoforms, all Ig-NRG1isoforms, and all cytoplasmic tail-containing isoforms die at embryonicday 10.5 from cardiac defects. In particular, these mice die beforesignificant expression of CRD-NRG1 isoforms, which predominate aftermidgestation. By histologic analyses, Wolpowitz et al. (2000) found thathomozygous CRD-NRG1-deficient mice had normal neuronal trajectory andoutgrowth, but that the projections defasciculated, branched abnormally,and failed to sustain peripheral neuromuscular synaptic development.Newborn mutants had immature skeletal muscle. Schwann cells weregenerated in the mutants but failed to survive, consistent with thedesignation of NRG1 as a Schwann cell survival factor. Schwann cells inturn appeared to provide trophic support only after the nerve hadentered its target field and had begun synapse formation.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NRG1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Holmes, W. E.; Sliwkowski, M. X.; Akita, R. W.; Henzel, W. J.; Lee, J.;Park, J. W.; Yansura, D.; Abadi, N.; Raab, H.; Lewis, G. D.; Shepard, H.M.; Kuang, W.-J.; Wood, W. I.; Goeddel, D. V.; Vandlen, R. L.:Identification of heregulin, a specific activator of p185(erbB2).Science 256:1205-1210, 1992; and

Wolpowitz, D.; Mason, T. B. A.; Dietrich, P.; Mendelsohn, M.; Talmage,D. A.; Role, L. W.: Cysteine-rich domain isoforms of the neuregulin-1gene are required for maintenance of periph.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NRG1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 142445, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Neuregulin 1 (NRG1, Accession NP_(—)039253.1) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NRG1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NRG1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NRG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17541, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Neuregulin 1(NRG1, Accession NP_(—)039253.1), a gene which is essential for neuronaldevelopment. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NRG1.

The function of NRG1 has been established by previous studies. TheNEU/ERBB2 protooncogene (OMIM Ref. No. 164870) encodes a molecule thatis closely related to epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR; 131550)but binds none of the ligands of this receptor. Originally, NEU wasidentified as a dominant transforming gene in tumors of the peripheralnervous system that were induced by transplacental treatment of ratembryos with N-ethylnitrosourea. The period of susceptibility of NEU tocarcinogenesis, i.e., midgestation, correlated with the timing of itsexpression in the nervous system. The existence of a NEU-specific ligandof endogenous nature activating NEU at a specific developmental stagewas suggested. This ligand, known as heregulin (Holmes et al., 1992) orNEU differentiation factor, is a 44-kD glycoprotein that interacts withthe NEU/ERBB2 receptor tyrosine kinase to increase its phosphorylationon tyrosine residues. Splice variants of heregulin, referred to asheregulin betas, have been described by Holmes et al. (1992).

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NRG1.Mice homozygous for disruptions of all NRG1 isoforms, all Ig-NRG1isoforms, and all cytoplasmic tail-containing isoforms die at embryonicday 10.5 from cardiac defects. In particular, these mice die beforesignificant expression of CRD-NRG1 isoforms, which predominate aftermidgestation. By histologic analyses, Wolpowitz et al. (2000) found thathomozygous CRD-NRG1-deficient mice had normal neuronal trajectory andoutgrowth, but that the projections defasciculated, branched abnormally,and failed to sustain peripheral neuromuscular synaptic development.Newborn mutants had immature skeletal muscle. Schwann cells weregenerated in the mutants but failed to survive, consistent with thedesignation of NRG1 as a Schwann cell survival factor. Schwann cells inturn appeared to provide trophic support only after the nerve hadentered its target field and had begun synapse formation.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NRG1 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Holmes, W. E.; Sliwkowski, M. X.; Akita, R. W.; Henzel, W. J.; Lee, J.;Park, J. W.; Yansura, D.; Abadi, N.; Raab, H.; Lewis, G. D.; Shepard, H.M.; Kuang, W.-J.; Wood, W. I.; Goeddel, D. V.; Vandlen, R. L.:Identification of heregulin, a specific activator of p185(erbB2).Science 256:1205-1210, 1992; and

Wolpowitz, D.; Mason, T. B. A.; Dietrich, P.; Mendelsohn, M.; Talmage,D. A.; Role, L. W.: Cysteine-rich domain isoforms of the neuregulin-1gene are required for maintenance of periph.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NRG1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 142445, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Neurexin 3 (NRXN3, Accession NP_(—)004787.2) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NRXN3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NRXN3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NRXN3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14089, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Neurexin 3 (NRXN3,Accession NP_(—)004787.2), a gene which may be involved in cellrecognition, cell adhesion, and mediate intracellular signaling.Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NRXN3.

The function of NRXN3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Neurexin 3 (NRXN3,Accession NP_(—)620426.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NRXN3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by NRXN3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NRXN3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14089, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Neurexin 3 (NRXN3,Accession NP_(—)620426.1), a gene which may be involved in cellrecognition, cell adhesion, and mediate intracellular signaling.Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NRXN3.

The function of NRXN3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Oxidised low densitylipoprotein (lectin-like) receptor 1 (OLR1, Accession NP_(—)002534.1) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OLR1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by OLR1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OLR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2011, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Oxidised lowdensity lipoprotein (lectin-like) receptor 1 (OLR1, AccessionNP_(—)002534.1), a gene which is involved in degradation of oxidized LDLby vascular endothelial cells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with OLR1.

The function of OLR1 has been established by previous studies.Endothelial cell dysfunction or activation elicited by oxidativelymodified low density lipoprotein (OMIM Ref. No. Ox-LDL) has beenimplicated in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Vascular endothelialcells internalize and degrade Ox-LDL through a putative receptor-mediated pathway that does not involve macrophage scavenger receptors(see OMIM Ref. No. MSR1; 153622). To identify genes encoding Ox-LDLreceptors, Sawamura et al. (1997) transfected mammalian cells with acDNA expression library derived from bovine aortic endothelial cells andassayed for uptake of labeled Ox-LDL. They recovered a cDNA encoding anOx-LDL receptor, which they designated lectin-like Ox- LDL receptor-1(LOX1). Immunofluorescence studies showed that bovine LOX1 is expressedon the cell surface. Sawamura et al. (1997) cloned a cDNA encoding thehuman homolog of LOX1 by screening a human lung cDNA library with thebovine LOX1 cDNA. Cells stably expressing human LOX1 showed uptake oflabeled Ox-LDL. The predicted 273-amino acid human LOX1 protein is 72%identical to bovine LOX1. Its structure is similar to that of C-typelectins such as CD94 (KLRD1) and NKR-P1 (KLRB1). Northern blot analysisrevealed that human LOX1 is expressed as a 2.8-kb mRNA in varioustissues, with the most abundant expression in placenta. Yamanaka et al.(1998) determined that LOX1 is expressed in vascular-rich organs but notin lymphocytes. Yamanaka et al. (1998) found that the LOX1 gene spansapproximately 15 kb and consists of 6 exons. By fluorescence in situhybridization, they mapped the gene to 12p12-p13, where genes of thenatural killer cell receptors are clustered.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sawamura, T.; Kume, N.; Aoyama, T.; Moriwaki, H.; Hoshikawa, H.; Aiba,Y.; Tanaka, T.; Miwa, S.; Katsura, Y.; Kita, T.; Masaki, T.: Anendothelial receptor for oxidized low-density lipoprotein. Nature386:73-77, 1997; and

Yamanaka, S.; Zhang, X.-Y.; Miura, K.; Kim, S.; Iwao, H.: The human geneencoding the lectin-type oxidized LDL receptor (OLR1) is a novel memberof the natural killer gene complex with.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of OLR1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602601, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, AccessionNP_(—)663162.1) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. OSBPL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18511, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663162.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)056365.1) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18511, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)056365.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663161.1) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18511, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663161.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663164.1) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18511, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663164.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663160.1) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18511, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663160.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663163.1) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18511, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663163.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Peptidyl arginine deiminase, type iii (PADI3, Accession NP_(—)057317.1)is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PADI3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PADI3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPADI3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16411, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Peptidyl argininedeiminase, type iii (PADI3, Accession NP_(—)057317.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PADI3.

Putative homeodomain transcription factor 2 (PHTF2, AccessionNP_(—)065165.1) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PHTF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PHTF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PHTF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13802, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Putativehomeodomain transcription factor 2 (PHTF2, Accession NP_(—)065165.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PHTF2.

POLR3D (Accession NP_(—)001713.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. POLR3D BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POLR3D,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLR3D BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of POLR3D (AccessionNP_(—)001713.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith POLR3D.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase a (cyclophilin a) (PPIA, AccessionNP_(—)066953.1) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPIA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPIA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPIA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8957, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase a (cyclophilin a) (PPIA, Accession NP_(—)066953.1), a genewhich is involved in protein folding and/or intracellular proteintransport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPIA.

The function of PPIA has been established by previous studies.Cyclophilin is a specific high-affinity binding protein for theimmunosuppressant agent cyclosporin A. Because of its dramatic effectson decreasing morbidity and increasing survival rates in humantransplants, the molecular mechanism of immunosuppression by cyclosporinA has been a matter of much interest. Liu et al. (1990) cloned humancDNA for T-cell CYPH and constructed an expression vector under controlof the tac promoter for efficient expression in E. coli. Cyclophilin A(also designated peptidyl-prolyl cis/trans isomerase A or PPIA) is amember of the immunophilin class of proteins that all possesspeptidyl-prolyl cis/trans isomerase activity and, therefore, arebelieved to be involved in protein folding and/or intracellular proteintransport. Luban et al. (1993) showed that cyclophilin A binds to thegag protein of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). Thisinteraction can be inhibited by the immunosuppressant cyclosporin A andalso by nonimmunosuppressive, cyclophilin A-binding cyclosporin Aderivatives, which were also shown to exhibit potent anti-HIV-1activity. Thus, cyclophilin A may have an essential function in HIV-1replication. Using a panel of somatic rodent/human cell hybrids and PCRtechnology, Willenbrink et al. (1995) mapped the cyclophilin gene(designated PPIA) on chromosome 7 and 4 pseudogenes (PPIP2, PPIP3,PPIP4, and PPIP6) to chromosomes 14, 10, 18, and 3, respectively. Usingchromosome 7 and chromosome 10 deletion hybrid panels, they furtherlocalized the PPIA coding gene to 7p13-p11.2, as confirmed byfluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) analysis, and a pseudogene(PPIP3) to the region 10q11.2-q23. Braaten et al. (1996) mapped the PPIAgene to 7p13 by FISH.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Liu, J.; Albers, M. W.; Chen, C.-M.; Schreiber, S. L.; Walsh, C. T.:Cloning, expression, and purification of human cyclophilin inEscherichia coli and assessment of the catalytic role of cysteines bysite-directed mutagenesis. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 87:2304-2308, 1990; and

Willenbrink, W.; Halaschek, J.; Schuffenhauer, S.; Kunz, J.;Steinkasserer, A.: Cyclophilin A, the major intracellular receptor forthe immunosuppressant cyclosporin A, maps to chromosome.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PPIA arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 123840, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Proteasome (prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 5(PSMD5, Accession NP_(—)005038.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSMD5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSMD5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSMD5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8408, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Proteasome(prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 5 (PSMD5, AccessionNP_(—)005038.1), a gene which is the non-ATPase subunit 5 of the 26Sproteasome (prosome macropain). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PSMD5.

The function of PSMD5 has been established by previous studies. Thecovalent attachment of ubiquitin to proteins produces substrates for the26S ATP-dependent protease. This enzyme is composed of themulticatalytic protease, or proteasome, and a regulatory ATPase complex.Both the multicatalytic protease and the regulatory complex aremultisubunit structures that associate in the presence of ATP to formthe 26S enzyme. Deveraux et al. (1994) identified a 50-kD subunit of theregulatory complex, which they called subunit 5 (S5) based upon itsrelative mobility on SDS-polyacrylamide gels. Deveraux et al. (1995)demonstrated that 2 distinct subunits of the 26S protease migrate as50-kD proteins, and thus, S5 represents 2 proteins, which the authorstermed S5A (PSMD4; 601648) and S5B, also called PSMD5. Deveraux et al.(1995) sequenced peptides from the PSMD5 subunit of the human red bloodcell 26S protease. Using the amino acid sequence, they isolated humancDNAs comprising a full-length PSMD5 cDNA. The deduced 505-amino acidPSMD5 protein is enriched in leucine residues, particularly in theN-terminal region. PSMD5 contains 9 dileucine repeats and a sequence,NPNY, similar to the tyrosine-based motifs. Dileucine repeats andtyrosine-based motifs are thought to contribute to internalizationand/or targeting. PSMD5 has a calculated molecular mass of 56 kD andfocuses at pH 5.3 on 2-dimensional gels. Recombinant PSMD5 did not bindto ubiquitin polymers. By sequencing cDNAs randomly selected from a cDNAlibrary derived from a human immature myeloid cell line, Nomura et al.(1994) isolated a partial cDNA encoding PSMD5, which they calledKIAA0072. Northern blot analysis detected PSMD5 expression in a widevariety of human tissues, with the highest expression in lung andskeletal muscle. Deveraux et al. (1995) noted that the nucleotidesequence of the KIAA0072 cDNA is identical to the correspondingnucleotide sequence of the S5B cDNA.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Deveraux, Q.; Jensen, C.; Rechsteiner, M.: Molecular cloning andexpression of a 26 S protease subunit enriched in dileucine repeats. J.Biol. Chem. 270:23726-23729, 1995; and

Deveraux, Q.; Ustrell, V.; Pickart, C.; Rechsteiner, M.: A 26 S proteasesubunit that binds ubiquitin conjugates. J. Biol. Chem. 269:7059-7061,1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PSMD5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604452, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin g/hsynthase and cyclooxygenase) (PTGS1, Accession NP_(—)542158.1) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTGS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTGS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9441, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition ofProstaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS1, Accession NP_(—)542158.1), a gene which may playan important role in regulating or promoting cell proliferation in somenormal and neoplastically transformed cells. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGS1.

The function of PTGS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1.Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS1, Accession NP_(—)000953.2) is another GAM190target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGS1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PTGS1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PTGS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9441, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition ofProstaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS1, Accession NP_(—)000953.2), a gene which may playan important role in regulating or promoting cell proliferation in somenormal and neoplastically transformed cells. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGS1.

The function of PTGS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Arginine-glutamic aciddipeptide (re) repeats (RERE, Accession NP_(—)036234.2) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RERE BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RERE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of REREBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16468, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Arginine-glutamicacid dipeptide (re) repeats (RERE, Accession NP_(—)036234.2), a genewhich binds DRPLA and locates in the nucleus and therefore may beassociated with Dentatorubral- pallidoluysian atrophy. Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofDentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RERE.

The function of RERE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Regulating synapticmembrane exocytosis 2 (RIMS2, Accession NP_(—)055492.1) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RIMS2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RIMS2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RIMS2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14112, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Regulatingsynaptic membrane exocytosis 2 (RIMS2, Accession NP_(—)055492.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RIMS2.

SEMA6D (Accession NP_(—)705872.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SEMA6D BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SEMA6D, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEMA6DBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13936, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of SEMA6D (AccessionNP_(—)705872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SEMA6D.

Solute carrier family 9 (sodium/hydrogen exchanger), isoform 1(antiporter, na+/h+, amiloride sensitive) (SLC9A1, AccessionNP_(—)003038.2) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC9A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC9A1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SLC9A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7514, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 9 (sodium/hydrogen exchanger), isoform 1 (antiporter, na+/h+,amiloride sensitive) (SLC9A1, Accession NP_(—)003038.2), a gene which isinvolved in ph regulation to eliminate acids generated by activemetabolism or to counter adverse environmental conditions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC9A1.

The function of SLC9A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. SNX24 (AccessionNP_(—)054754.1) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNX24 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX24, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SNX24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12825, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of SNX24 (AccessionNP_(—)054754.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX24.

Suppressor of cytokine signaling 1 (SOCS1, Accession NP_(—)003736.1) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOCS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SOCS1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SOCS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10166, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Suppressor ofcytokine signaling 1 (SOCS1, Accession NP_(—)003736.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SOCS1.

Spondin 1, (f-spondin) extracellular matrix protein (SPON1, AccessionNP_(—)006099.1) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SPON1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPON1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SPON1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13425, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Spondin 1,(f-spondin) extracellular matrix protein (SPON1, AccessionNP_(—)006099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPON1.

Sprouty homolog 3 (drosophila) (SPRY3, Accession NP_(—)005831.1) isanother GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPRY3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SPRY3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPRY3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14598, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Sprouty homolog 3(drosophila) (SPRY3, Accession NP_(—)005831.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPRY3.

SSH-3 (Accession NP_(—)060746.2) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SSH-3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SSH-3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SSH-3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17604, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of SSH-3 (AccessionNP_(—)060746.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SSH-3.

SSH-3 (Accession NP_(—)060327.2) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SSH-3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SSH-3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SSH-3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17604, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of SSH-3 (AccessionNP_(—)060327.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SSH-3.

Suppressor of fused homolog (drosophila) (SUFU, AccessionNP_(—)057253.2) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SUFU BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SUFU, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SUFU BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12371, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Suppressor offused homolog (drosophila) (SUFU, Accession NP_(—)057253.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SUFU.

Srb7 suppressor of rna polymerase b homolog (yeast) (SURB7, AccessionNP_(—)004255.2) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SURB7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SURB7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SURB7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3571, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Srb7 suppressor ofrna polymerase b homolog (yeast) (SURB7, Accession NP_(—)004255.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SURB7.

SUV39H2 (Accession NP_(—)078946.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SUV39H2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SUV39H2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SUV39H2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3837, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of SUV39H2 (AccessionNP_(—)078946.1), a gene which is involved in gene repression and themodification of position-effect-variegation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SUV39H2.

The function of SUV39H2 has been established by previous studies.O'Carroll et al. (2000) isolated and characterized a murine gene,Suv39h2, that encodes an H3 histone (see OMIM Ref. No. 601128)methyltransferase (OMIM Ref. No. HMTase) with 59% identity to Suv39h1(OMIM Ref. No. 300254). Although both Suv39h loci displayed overlappingexpression profiles during mouse embryogenesis, Suv39h2 transcriptsremained specifically expressed in adult testes. Immunolocalization ofthe Suv39h2 protein during spermatogenesis indicated enricheddistribution at the heterochromatin from the leptotene to the roundspermatid stage. Moreover, Suv39h2 specifically accumulated withchromatin of the sex chromosomes (XY body, which undergo transcriptionalsilencing during the first meiotic prophase. These data were consistentwith redundant enzymatic roles for Suv39h1 and Suv39h2 during mousedevelopment and suggested an additional function of the Suv39h2 HMTasein organizing meiotic heterochromatin that may even impart an epigeneticimprint to the male germline.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function ofSUV39H2. Peters et al. (2001) generated mice deficient for eitherSuv39h1 or Suv39h2. These animals displayed normal viability andfertility and did not exhibit apparent phenotypes. The authorssubsequently intercrossed Suv39h1 -/- and Suv39h2 -/- mice to generatecompound Suv39h mutants that were then used to derive Suv39h double-nullmice (Suv39h1 -/- and Suv39h2 -/-). These mice displayed severelyimpaired viability and chromosomal instabilities that were associatedwith an increased tumor risk and perturbed chromosome interactionsduring male meiosis. These data suggested a crucial role for pericentricH3 histone-lys9 methylation in protecting genome stability and definedthe Suv39h HMTases as important epigenetic regulators for mammaliandevelopment.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for SUV39H2 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

O'Carroll, D.; Scherthan, H.; Peters, A. H. F. M.; Opravil, S.; Haynes,A. R.; Laible, G.; Rea, S.; Schmid, M.; Lebersorger, A.; Jerratsch, M.;Sattler, L.; Mattei, M. G.; Denny, P.; Brown, S. D. M.; Schweizer, D.;Jenuwein, T.: Isolation and characterization of Suv39h2, a secondhistone H3 methyltransferase gene that displays testis-specificexpression. Molec. Cell. Biol. 20:9423-9433, 2000; and

Peters, A. H. F. M.; O'Carroll, D.; Scherthan, H.; Mechtler, K.; Sauer,S.; Schofer, C.; Weipoltshammer, K.; Pagani, M.; Lachner, M.; Kohlmaier,A.; Opravil, S.; Doyle, M.; Sibilia, M.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SUV39H2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 606503, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. TPH2 (Accession NP_(—)775489.1) is another GAM190 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TPH2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTPH2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPH2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of TPH2 (AccessionNP_(—)775489.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TPH2.

Trophinin (TRO, Accession NP_(—)808223.1) is another GAM190 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TRO BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRO, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TROBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7155, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Trophinin (TRO,Accession NP_(—)808223.1), a gene which functions as an adhesionmolecule. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRO.

The function of TRO has been established by previous studies. Theinitial attachment of the trophoblast to the endometrial epitheliumduring implantation occurs via the apical cell membranes of theembryonic and maternal cells. Fukuda et al. (1995) found that cells fromHT-H, a trophoblastic teratocarcinoma cell line, adhered efficiently tocells from SNG-M, an endometrial adenocarcinoma cell line. The adhesionwas homophilic and cell type-specific, and occurred at the respectiveupper cell surfaces. To identify the adhesion molecules, the authorsscreened an HT-H expression library in COS-1 cells. They found thatexpression of 2 distinct cDNAs, encoding trophinin (cloned fromtrophoblastic cells) and tastin (OMIM Ref. No. 603872), was necessaryfor adhesion. The deduced 749-amino acid trophinin protein contains 69tandem repeats of decapeptide sequences. In vitro translated trophininhas a molecular mass of 61 kD. Sequence and structural analyses revealedthat trophinin is an intrinsic plasma membrane protein with 8 predictedtransmembrane domains, an intracellular N-terminal region, and 3hydrophilic regions exposed on the cell surface. COS-1 cells expressingtrophinin and tastin aggregated in suspension, and soluble peptides ofthe cell surface domain of trophinin bound to the cell surface oftrophinin-expressing cells. Northern blot analysis detected trophininexpression as 3.5-, 7.5-, and 10-kb mRNAs in both HT-H and SNG-M cells.However, neither trophinin nor tastin was expressed in various otherhuman cell types tested, with the exception of macrophages. Usingimmunofluorescence, Fukuda et al. (1995) detected strong expression ofboth genes in the trophectoderm surface of monkey blastocysts, as wellas in human endometrial surface epithelium at a time consistent withthat expected for the ‘implantation window.’ These authors suggestedthat trophinin and tastin might mediate the adhesion of the blastocystto the endometrial epithelium at the time of implantation. Usingimmunohistochemistry, Suzuki et al. (1999) determined that trophinin andbystin (OMIM Ref. No. 603871), a trophinin- and tastin-binding protein,were found in the placenta from the sixth week of pregnancy. Trophininand bystin were localized in the cytoplasm of the syncytiotrophoblast inthe chorionic villi and in endometrial decidual cells at theuteroplacental interface. After week 10, the levels of trophinin,tastin, and bystin decreased and then disappeared from placental villi.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Fukuda, M. N.; Sato, T.; Nakayama, J.; Klier, G.; Mikami, M.; Aoki, D.;Nozawa, S. : Trophinin and tastin, a novel cell adhesion moleculecomplex with potential involvement in embryo implantation. Genes Dev.9:1199-1210, 1995; and

Suzuki, N.; Nakayama, J.; Shih, I. M.; Aoki, D.; Nozawa, S.; Fukuda, M.N.: Expression of trophinin, tastin, and bystin by trophoblast andendometrial cells in human placenta. Biol. Reprod.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRO are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300132, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Trophinin (TRO, Accession NP_(—)808226.1) is another GAM190target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRO BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TRO, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TROBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7155, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Trophinin (TRO,Accession NP_(—)808226.1), a gene which functions as an adhesionmolecule. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRO.

The function of TRO has been established by previous studies. Theinitial attachment of the trophoblast to the endometrial epitheliumduring implantation occurs via the apical cell membranes of theembryonic and maternal cells. Fukuda et al. (1995) found that cells fromHT-H, a trophoblastic teratocarcinoma cell line, adhered efficiently tocells from SNG-M, an endometrial adenocarcinoma cell line. The adhesionwas homophilic and cell type-specific, and occurred at the respectiveupper cell surfaces. To identify the adhesion molecules, the authorsscreened an HT-H expression library in COS-1 cells. They found thatexpression of 2 distinct cDNAs, encoding trophinin (cloned fromtrophoblastic cells) and tastin (OMIM Ref. No. 603872), was necessaryfor adhesion. The deduced 749-amino acid trophinin protein contains 69tandem repeats of decapeptide sequences. In vitro translated trophininhas a molecular mass of 61 kD. Sequence and structural analyses revealedthat trophinin is an intrinsic plasma membrane protein with 8 predictedtransmembrane domains, an intracellular N-terminal region, and 3hydrophilic regions exposed on the cell surface. COS-1 cells expressingtrophinin and tastin aggregated in suspension, and soluble peptides ofthe cell surface domain of trophinin bound to the cell surface oftrophinin-expressing cells. Northern blot analysis detected trophininexpression as 3.5-, 7.5-, and 10-kb mRNAs in both HT-H and SNG-M cells.However, neither trophinin nor tastin was expressed in various otherhuman cell types tested, with the exception of macrophages. Usingimmunofluorescence, Fukuda et al. (1995) detected strong expression ofboth genes in the trophectoderm surface of monkey blastocysts, as wellas in human endometrial surface epithelium at a time consistent withthat expected for the ‘implantation window.’ These authors suggestedthat trophinin and tastin might mediate the adhesion of the blastocystto the endometrial epithelium at the time of implantation. Usingimmunohistochemistry, Suzuki et al. (1999) determined that trophinin andbystin (OMIM Ref. No. 603871), a trophinin- and tastin-binding protein,were found in the placenta from the sixth week of pregnancy. Trophininand bystin were localized in the cytoplasm of the syncytiotrophoblast inthe chorionic villi and in endometrial decidual cells at theuteroplacental interface. After week 10, the levels of trophinin,tastin, and bystin decreased and then disappeared from placental villi.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Fukuda, M. N.; Sato, T.; Nakayama, J.; Klier, G.; Mikami, M.; Aoki, D.;Nozawa, S. : Trophinin and tastin, a novel cell adhesion moleculecomplex with potential involvement in embryo implantation. Genes Dev.9:1199-1210, 1995; and

Suzuki, N.; Nakayama, J.; Shih, I. M.; Aoki, D.; Nozawa, S.; Fukuda, M.N.: Expression of trophinin, tastin, and bystin by trophoblast andendometrial cells in human placenta. Biol. Reprod.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TRO are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300132, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily v,member 3 (TRPV3, Accession NP_(—)659505.1) is another GAM190 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRPV3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTRPV3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:668, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 3 (TRPV3, AccessionNP_(—)659505.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV3.

Ubiquilin 2 (UBQLN2, Accession NP_(—)038472.2) is another GAM190 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBQLN2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byUBQLN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBQLN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquilin 2(UBQLN2, Accession NP_(—)038472.2), a gene which is involved in spindlepole body duplication with rad23. Accordingly, utilities of GAM190include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with UBQLN2.

The function of UBQLN2 has been established by previous studies. Byperforming independent yeast 2-hybrid screens, Kleijnen et al. (2000)isolated cDNAs encoding PLIC1 (UBQLN1; 605046) and PLIC2, homologs ofthe mouse Plics (proteins linking integrin-associated protein (IAP;601028) and cytoskeleton) and the yeast Dsk2 protein. The predicted624-amino acid PLIC2 protein, also called UBQLN2, shares 72% amino acididentity with PLIC1. Two motifs are conserved in the mammalian PLICs andyeast Dsk2, an N-terminal ubiquitin (OMIM Ref. No. 191320)-like (UBL)domain and a C-terminal ubiquitin-associated (UBA) domain. Unlikeubiquitin, the UBL domain of the PLICs does not have a diglycine motifin its C terminus; the diglycine motif serves as a target site forcellular hydrolases that release ubiquitin from precursor fusionproteins. The absence of a GG sequence suggests that the UBL domain inthe PLICs is an integral part of the open reading frame. The UBA domainis a loosely defined sequence motif present in multiple enzyme classesof the ubiquitination machinery. The most notable difference between themammalian PLICs is the presence of a collagen-like motif in PLIC2 thatis absent in PLIC1 and yeast Dsk2. This domain is most homologous to thecollagen-like oncoprotein of herpesvirus Saimiri, STP- C488, which isimplicated in intracellular signaling via the RAS-RAF pathway (see OMIMRef. No. 190020). The collagen-like domain of PLIC2 contains 8 PXGPmotifs that are susceptible to cleavage by collagenase in vitro.Kleijnen et al (2000) showed that the human PLICs physically associatewith both proteasomes and ubiquitin ligases in large complexes.Overexpression of PLICs interfered with the in vivo degradation of 2unrelated ubiquitin-dependent proteasome substrates, p53 (OMIM Ref. No.191170) and I-kappa-B-alpha (NFKBIA; 164008), but not aubiquitin-independent substrate. These findings raised the possibilitythat the PLICs, and possibly related ubiquitin-like family members, mayfunctionally link the ubiquitination machinery to the proteasome toaffect in vivo protein degradation. By screening a human lung 2-hybridcDNA library using a pGBT9-STCH (OMIM Ref. No. 601100) plasmid as bait,Kaye et al. (2000) isolated a cDNA encoding UBQLN2, which they termedCHAP1/DSK2. Mutation analysis determined that the C-terminal Sti1-likerepeat sequence, but neither the N- terminal UBL domain nor theC-terminal UBA domain, is required for binding of UBQLN2 to the ATPasedomain of STCH.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kay, F. J.; Shows, T. B.: Assignment of ubiquilin 2 (UBQLN2) to humanchromosome xp11.23-p11.1 by GeneBridge radiation hybrids. Cytogenet.Cell Genet. 89:116-117, 2000; and

Kleijnen, M. F.; Shih, A. H.; Zhou, P.; Kumar, S.; Soccio, R. E.;Kedersha, N. L.; Gill, G.; Howley, P. M.: The hPLIC proteins may providea link between the ubiquitination machinery.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UBQLN2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300264, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Unc-5 homolog b (c. elegans) (UNC5C, AccessionNP_(—)003719.2) is another GAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UNC5C BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UNC5C, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UNC5C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19876, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Unc-5 homolog b(c. elegans) (UNC5C, Accession NP_(—)003719.2), a gene which is aputative receptor for netrin, which is involved in axon guidance.Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with UNC5C.

The function of UNC5C has been established by previous studies.Migration of neurons from proliferative zones to their functional sitesis fundamental to the normal development of the central nervous system.Mice homozygous for the rostral cerebellar malformation (rcm) mutationexhibit cerebellar and midbrain defects, apparently as a result ofabnormal neuronal migration. Ackerman et al. (1997) reported that inrcm-mutant mice, the cerebellum is smaller and has fewer folia than inwildtype, ectopic cerebellar cells are present in midbrain regions by 3days after birth, and there are abnormalities in postnatalcerebellar-neuronal migration. The authors isolated cDNAs encoding thercm protein (Rcm). Sequence analysis revealed that the predicted931-amino acid mouse protein is a transmembrane protein that contains 2immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains and 2 type I thrombospondin (THBS1;188060) motifs in the extracellular region. Ig and THBS1 domains arealso found in the extracellular region of the C. elegans UNC5transmembrane protein, and the C-terminal 865-amino acid region of Rcmis 30% identical to UNC5. Ackerman et al. (1997) stated that the UNC5protein is essential for dorsal guidance of pioneer axons and for themovement of cells away from the netrin ligand. In the developing brainof vertebrates, netrin-1 (OMIM Ref. No. 601614) plays a role in bothcell migration and axonal guidance. Leonardo et al. (1997) demonstratedthat Rcm binds netrin-1 in vitro. Ackerman et al. (1997) concluded thatRcm and its ligand are important in critical migratory and/orcell-proliferation events during cerebellar development. Przyborski etal. (1998) found that disruption of the mouse rcm gene, also called theUnc5h3 gene, resulted in a failure of tangentially migrating granulecells to recognize the rostral boundary of the cerebellum. By searchingan EST database for sequences related to the Unc5h3 gene, Ackerman andKnowles (1998) identified a partial human fetal brain cDNA encodingUNC5C, the human Unc5h3 homolog. Using 5-prime RACE, they cloned a cDNAcorresponding to the entire UNC5C coding region. The predicted 931-aminoacid human protein has the overall domain structure of UNC5 familyproteins, and is 97% identical to Unc5h3. Northern blot analysisrevealed that the 9.5-kb UNC5 mRNA is expressed in brain and heart, andat low levels in kidney.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Przyborski, S. A.; Knowles, B. B.; Ackerman, S. L.: Embryonic phenotypeof Unc5h3 mutant mice suggests chemorepulsion during the formation ofthe rostral cerebellar boundary. Development 125:41-50, 1998; and

Ackerman, S. L.; Knowles, B. B.: Cloning and mapping of the UNC5C geneto human chromosome 4q21-q23. Genomics 52:205-208, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of UNC5C arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603610, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Reserved (WDR17, Accession NP_(—)733828.2) is another GAM190target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WDR17 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by WDR17, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof WDR17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1039, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Reserved (WDR17,Accession NP_(—)733828.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with WDR17.

ZBTB2 (Accession NP_(—)065912.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZBTB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZBTB2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZBTB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of ZBTB2 (AccessionNP_(—)065912.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZBTB2.

Zinc finger protein 179 (ZNF179, Accession NP_(—)009079.1) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF179 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF179, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF179BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13355, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 179 (ZNF179, Accession NP_(—)009079.1), a gene which has zinkfinger and a member of the RING finger protein family of transcriptionfactors. and therefore may be associated with Smith-magenis syndrome.Accordingly, utilities of GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Smith-magenis syndrome, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ZNF179.

The function of ZNF179 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Zinc finger protein 213(ZNF213, Accession XP_(—)036493.1) is another GAM190 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF213 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF213,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF213 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6621, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM190 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 213 (ZNF213, Accession XP_(—)036493.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF213.

Zinc finger protein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1) is anotherGAM190 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF264 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF264, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF264BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15761, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM190 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:289.

Another function of GAM190 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM190 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF264.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 191 (GAM191), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM191 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM191 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM191 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM191 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM191 gene encodes a GAM191 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM191 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM191 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:165, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM191 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM191 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM191 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM191 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM191 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:165, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM191folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM191 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM191 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM191 RNA is designated SEQID:389, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM191 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM191 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM191 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM191 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM191target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM191 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM191 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM191 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM191 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM191 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM191 target RNA into GAM191 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM191 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM191 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM191 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM191 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM191 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM191 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM191 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM191 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM191 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM191 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

PRO1048 (Accession NM_(—)018497.1) is a GAM191 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO1048 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO1048,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO1048 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7282, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM191 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:389.

A function of GAM191 is therefore inhibition of PRO1048 (AccessionNM_(—)018497.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM191 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO1048.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 192 (GAM192), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM192 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM192 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM192 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM192 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM192 gene encodes a GAM192 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM192 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM192 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:70, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:70 is located at position 208634246 relative tochromosome 2.

GAM192 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM192 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM192 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM192 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM192 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:70, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM192folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM192 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM192 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM192 RNA is designated SEQID:393, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM192 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM192 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM192 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM192 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM192target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM192 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM192 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM192 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM192 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM192 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM192 target RNA into GAM192 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM192 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM192 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM192 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM192 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM192 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM192 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM192 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM192 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM192 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM192 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

A kinase (prka) anchor protein 2 (AKAP2, Accession) is a GAM192 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AKAP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by AKAP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AKAP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7475, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM192 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:393.

A function of GAM192 is therefore inhibition of A kinase (prka) anchorprotein 2 (AKAP2, Accession), a gene which binds to regulatory subunit(rii) of protein kinase a. Accordingly, utilities of GAM192 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AKAP2.

The function of AKAP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. KIAA1336 (AccessionNM_(—)020779.1) is another GAM192 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA1336 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1336, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1336 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4284,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM192 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:393.

Another function of GAM192 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1336(Accession NM_(—)020779.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM192 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1336.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 193 (GAM193), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM193 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM193 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM193 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM193 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM193 gene encodes a GAM193 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM193 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM193 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:139, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:139 is located at position 362 relative to chromosome 7.

GAM193 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM193 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM193 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM193 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM193 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:139, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM193folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM193 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA is designated SEQID:268, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM193 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM193 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM193target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM193 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM193 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM193 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM193 target RNA into GAM193 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM193 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM193 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM193 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM193 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM193 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM193 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM193 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM193 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

AHRR (Accession NP_(—)065782.1) is a GAM193 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AHRR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AHRR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AHRR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2984, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:268.

A function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of AHRR (AccessionNP_(—)065782.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AHRR.

Aldo-keto reductase family 7, member a3 (aflatoxin aldehyde reductase)(AKR7A3, Accession NP_(—)036199.1) is another GAM193 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AKR7A3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AKR7A3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AKR7A3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11149, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Aldo-ketoreductase family 7, member a3 (aflatoxin aldehyde reductase) (AKR7A3,Accession NP_(—)036199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AKR7A3.

Angiomotin like 1 (AMOTL1, Accession NP_(—)570899.1) is another GAM193target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AMOTL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby AMOTL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AMOTL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14975, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Angiomotin like 1(AMOTL1, Accession NP_(—)570899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with AMOTL1.

Bcl2-like 13 (apoptosis facilitator) (BCL2L13, Accession NP_(—)056182.1)is another GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCL2L13BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BCL2L13, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof BCL2L13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14529, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Bcl2-like 13(apoptosis facilitator) (BCL2L13, Accession NP_(—)056182.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BCL2L13.

Chromosome 2 open reading frame 7 (C2orf7, Accession NP_(—)115695.1) isanother GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C2orf7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C2orf7, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC2orf7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11975, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 2 openreading frame 7 (C2orf7, Accession NP_(—)115695.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C2orf7.

C4ST (Accession NP_(—)060883.1) is another GAM193 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C4ST BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C4ST, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C4ST BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18004, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of C4ST (AccessionNP_(—)060883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C4ST.

Calcium channel, voltage-dependent, beta 2 subunit (CACNB2, AccessionNP_(—)000715.1) is another GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CACNB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CACNB2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CACNB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11254, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, beta 2 subunit (CACNB2, Accession NP_(—)000715.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CACNB2.

Calpain 2, (m/ii) large subunit (CAPN2, Accession NP_(—)001739.1) isanother GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CAPN2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CAPN2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAPN2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4529, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Calpain 2, (m/ii)large subunit (CAPN2, Accession NP_(—)001739.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM193 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CAPN2.

Carboxypeptidase d (CPD, Accession NP_(—)001295.2) is another GAM193target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CPD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Carboxypeptidase d(CPD, Accession NP_(—)001295.2), a gene which is a membrane-boundmetalloprotease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPD.

The function of CPD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. DKFZp434M0331(Accession NP_(—)060070.1) is another GAM193 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434M0331 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434M0331, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434M0331 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16786, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434M0331(Accession NP_(—)060070.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434M0331.

Down syndrome critical region gene 1-like 1 (DSCR1L1, AccessionNP_(—)005813.1) is another GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DSCR1L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DSCR1L1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DSCR1L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3399, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Down syndromecritical region gene 1-like 1 (DSCR1L1, Accession NP_(—)005813.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DSCR1L1.

Ets variant gene 5 (ets-related molecule) (ETV5, AccessionNP_(—)004445.1) is another GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ETV5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ETV5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ETV5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10755, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Ets variant gene 5(ets-related molecule) (ETV5, Accession NP_(—)004445.1), a gene whichDNA binding protein of the Ets oncoprotein family. Accordingly,utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ETV5.

The function of ETV5 has been established by previous studies. See ETV1(OMIM Ref. No. 600541), ETV4 (OMIM Ref. No. 600711), and ETV6 (OMIM Ref.No. 600618). Monte et al. (1994) isolated a human testis cDNA for ERM, amember of the Ets-related transcription factors. The 2.2-kb cloneencoded a 510-amino acid putative protein which shares about 95%identity with the mouse genes Pea3 and Er81 in the 85-residueDNA-binding ETS domain. ERM is about 85% identical with these proteinswithin the N-terminal acidic domain. Further, the protein was shown tobind to an oligonucleotide containing the consensus nucleotide coresequence GGAA recognized by the other Ets proteins. Monte et al. (1994)showed that ERM is widely expressed in human cell lines and tissues(except for normal lymphocytes) and is especially high in brain andplacenta. In mouse tissues, Pea3 and Er81 mRNAs displayed restrictedpatterns of expression, whereas ERM was widely expressed in humantissues. Monte et al. (1996) showed that the human ERM gene contains 14exons distributed over 65 kb of genomic DNA. The authors mapped the geneto 3q27-q29 by in situ hybridization. Protopopova et al. (1996) mappedthe ERM gene, a transcription factor related to the ETS1 (OMIM Ref. No.164720), to 3q28 by fluorescence in situ hybridization.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Monte, D.; Baert, J. L.; Defossez, P. A.; de Launoit, Y.; Stehelin, D.:Molecular cloning and characterization of human ERM, a new member of theEts family closely related to mouse PEA3 and ER81 transcription factors.Oncogene 9:1397-1406, 1994; and

Monte, D.; Coutte, L.; Dewitte, F.; Defossez, P.-A.; Le Coniat, M.;Stehelin, D.; Berger, R.; de Launoit, Y.: Genomic organization of thehuman ERM (ETV5) gene, a PEA3 group member of E.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ETV5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601600, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Formin homology 2 domain containing 2 (FHOD2, AccessionXP_(—)057927.2) is another GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FHOD2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FHOD2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FHOD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8919, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Formin homology 2domain containing 2 (FHOD2, Accession XP_(—)057927.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FHOD2.

FLJ10824 (Accession XP_(—)051956.8) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10824 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10824,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10824 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13628, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10824(Accession XP_(—)051956.8). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10824.

FLJ20265 (Accession NP_(—)060203.2) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20265 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20265,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20265 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15924, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20265(Accession NP_(—)060203.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20265.

FLJ21302 (Accession NP_(—)075052.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21302 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21302,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21302 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17809, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21302(Accession NP_(—)075052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21302.

GAS41 (Accession NP_(—)006521.1) is another GAM193 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GAS41 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GAS41,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAS41 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14327, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of GAS41 (AccessionNP_(—)006521.1), a gene which may also represent a transcription factor.and therefore may be associated with Glioma. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM193 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Glioma, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with GAS41.

The function of GAS41 has been established by previous studies. Geneamplification, which is generally considered to occur late in tumordevelopment, is a common feature of high-grade glioma. Fischer et al.(1997) reported cloning and sequencing a cDNA, termed glioma-amplifiedsequence-41 (GAS41) by them, that was identified in a glioblastoma cellline by microdissection-mediated cDNA capture. An increased copy numberof GAS41 was found in glioblastoma multiforme and astrocytoma III, andat a high frequency in astrocytoma grades I and II. Sequence comparisonindicated high similarity between the GAS41 protein, the yeast and humanAF9 (OMIM Ref. No. 159558), and human ENL (OMIM Ref. No. 159556).Fischer et al. (1997) noted that both AF9 and ENL belong to a new classof transcription factors, indicating that GAS41 may also represent atranscription factor. With GAS41 being the first gene found withincreased copy number in low-grade glioma, this study provided the firstevidence that gene amplification can occur in early tumor development.The GAS41 gene had been isolated from a homogeneously staining region(HSR) at 12q13-q15 by microdissection-mediated cDNA capture (Gracia etal., 1996).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Fischer, U.; Heckel, D.; Michel, A.; Janka, M.; Hulsebos, T.; Meese, E.:Cloning of a novel transcription factor-like gene amplified in humanglioma including astrocytoma grade I. Hum. Molec. Genet. 6:1817-1822,1997. ; and

Gracia, E.; Fischer, U.; Elkahloun, A.; Trent, J. M.; Meese, E.;Meltzer, P. S.: Isolation of genes amplified in human cancers bymicrodissection mediated cDNA capture. Hum. Molec. Gen.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GAS41 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602116, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate 2b(GRIN2B, Accession NP_(—)000825.1) is another GAM193 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRIN2B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRIN2B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRIN2B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16251, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate 2b (GRIN2B, AccessionNP_(—)000825.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRIN2B.

General transcription factor iih, polypeptide 2, 44 kda (GTF2H2,Accession NP_(—)001506.1) is another GAM193 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTF2H2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GTF2H2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2H2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8307, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Generaltranscription factor iih, polypeptide 2, 44 kda (GTF2H2, AccessionNP_(—)001506.1), a gene which is subunit of RNA polymerase IItranscription initiation factor IIH and involves in transcription andDNA repair. Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTF2H2.

The function of GTF2H2 has been established by previous studies.Transcription factor IIH (TFIIH; OMIM Ref. No. 189972) is associatedwith the RNA polymerase II transcription complex, which is involved intranscription and transcription-mediated DNA repair. Humbert et al.(1994) described the cloning of the genes encoding the human 44-kDsubunit and the 34-kD subunit (OMIM Ref. No. 601750) of TFIIH. The 44-kDsubunit gene (also symbolized GTF2H2) appears to be the humancounterpart of yeast SSL1, a gene involved in UV resistance. Thechildhood-onset spinal muscular atrophies are a clinical heterogeneousgroup of autosomal recessive disorders characterized by selectivedegeneration of the anterior horn cells with subsequent weakness andatrophy of limb muscles; see SMA1 (OMIM Ref. No. 253300). The diseaselocus maps to 5q13, a region characterized by genetic instability andDNA duplication. Carter et al. (1997) noted that, among the duplicatedgenes in this region, the telomeric copy of the SMN (survival motorneuron) gene (SMN1; 600354) is thought to be the majordisease-determining gene, since it is missing in the majority of SMApatients and since small, intragenic mutations in the gene have beenassociated with the disorder. Approximately half of the severelyaffected SMA1 patients are also missing both homologs of a neighboringgene, the neuronal apoptosis inhibitory protein (NAIP; 600355). The lossof NAIP may affect disease severity. Clearly, the molecular eventunderlying the childhood-onset SMAs are complex, possibly involvingmultiple genes. Carter et al. (1997) reported a third multicopy gene inthe SMA region, encoding the p44 subunit of basal transcription factorII (BTF2). One copy of this transcription-repair gene (symbolizedBTF2p44 by them) was deleted in at least 15% of all SMA cases. A singlecopy of the gene was mapped to the SMA region on 5q by van der Steege etal. (1995). Carter et al. (1997) reported the presence of multiplecopies of the gene in the SMA region located in close proximity to NAIPand SMN1. Furthermore, they reported a 1-bp polymorphism thatdistinguished 2 gene copies and they documented the SMA- associateddeletion of 1 version of the gene. The 2 polymorphic forms of the p44gene differ by 2 nonconservative changes (ile- to - met in exon 7 andleu- to - val in exon 10), appear to be ubiquitously expressed, and arepresent in fetal and adult tissues and in SMA and control lymphoblasts.Carter et al. (1997) stated that physical mapping in the SMA region iscomplicated and imprecise, presumably due to the great instability andvariability arising from the duplication, deletion, and gene conversionof highly homologous DNA in this region.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Humbert, S.; van Vuuren, H.; Lutz, Y.; Hoeijmakers, J. H.; Egly, J. M.;Moncollin, V.: p44 and p34 subunits of the BTF2/TFIIH transcriptionfactor have homologies with SSL1, a yeast protein involved in DNArepair. EMBO J. 13:2393-2398, 1994; and

Carter, T. A.; Bonnemann, C. G.; Wang, C. H.; Obici, S.; Parano, E.; DeFatima Bonaldo, M.; Ross, B. M.; Penchaszadeh, G. K.; Mackenzie, A.;Bento Soares, M.; Kunkel, L. M.; Gilliam, T.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GTF2H2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601748, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Glycogenin 2 (GYG2, Accession NP_(—)003909.1) is anotherGAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GYG2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GYG2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GYG2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9556, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Glycogenin 2(GYG2, Accession NP_(—)003909.1), a gene which primes de novo glycogensynthesis and can determine glycogen accumulation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GYG2.

The function of GYG2 has been established by previous studies.Glycogenin is a self-glucosylating protein covalently linked to glycogenthat acts as a primer for the action of glycogen synthase. See Gy, themuscle glycogenin (OMIM Ref. No. 603942). By searching an EST databasefor sequences related to Gy, Mu et al. (1997) isolated cDNAs encoding arelated protein, which they designated glycogenin- 2 (GN2). Theysuggested that muscle glycogenin be referred to as glycogenin-1.Sequence analysis revealed that the cDNAs encode several different GN2isoforms, 3 of which are found in liver. The liver isoforms, which havedifferent N termini, share 42 to 45% protein sequence identity withglycogenin-1. Mu et al. (1997) demonstrated that recombinant GN2exhibited all of the biochemical properties of glycogenin; itself-glucosylated, acted as a substrate for glycogen synthase, and wasreleased from glycogen by alpha-amylase treatment. Northern blotanalysis revealed that the 3.6-kb GN2 mRNA was expressed most stronglyin liver. Mu and Roach (1998) determined that human liver extractscontain both glycogenin-1 and GN2. In vitro and coimmunoprecipitationstudies demonstrated that the 2 glycogenins interact with each other.Unlike glycogenin-1, overexpression of GN2 in mammalian cells resultedin a significant increase in glycogen accumulation in the cell,indicating that the level of GN2 can determine glycogen accumulation.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mu, J.; Roach, P. J.: Characterization of human glycogenin-2, a self-glucosylating initiator of liver glycogen metabolism. J. Biol. Chem.273:34850-34856, 1998; and

Mu, J.; Skurat, A. V.; Roach, P. J.: Glycogenin-2, a novelself-glucosylating protein involved in liver glycogen biosynthesis. J.Biol. Chem. 272:27589-27597, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GYG2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 300198, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. HSPC230 (Accession NP_(—)057571.1) is another GAM193 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HSPC230 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHSPC230, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC230 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9132, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of HSPC230 (AccessionNP_(—)057571.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSPC230.

IRTA1 (Accession NP_(—)112572.1) is another GAM193 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IRTA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IRTA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IRTA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7687, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of IRTA1 (AccessionNP_(—)112572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IRTA1.

Integrin, alpha v (vitronectin receptor, alpha polypeptide, antigencd51) (ITGAV, Accession NP_(—)002201.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ITGAV BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITGAV,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITGAV BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12126, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha v(vitronectin receptor, alpha polypeptide, antigen cd51) (ITGAV,Accession NP_(—)002201.1), a gene which is a member of the integrinfamily of cell-surface proteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM193include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ITGAV.

The function of ITGAV and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1. KIAA0555 (AccessionNP_(—)055605.1) is another GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA0555 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0555, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0555 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6266,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0555(Accession NP_(—)055605.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0555.

KIAA1046 (Accession NP_(—)055743.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1046 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1046,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1046 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17833, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1046(Accession NP_(—)055743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1046.

KIAA1265 (Accession XP_(—)047707.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1265 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1265,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1265 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8735, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1265(Accession XP_(—)047707.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1265.

KIAA1935 (Accession XP_(—)087672.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1935 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1935,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1935 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5530, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1935(Accession XP_(—)087672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1935.

KIDINS220 (Accession XP_(—)291015.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIDINS220 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIDINS220, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIDINS220 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5248, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of KIDINS220(Accession XP_(—)291015.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIDINS220.

V-kit hardy-zuckerman 4 feline sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KIT,Accession NP_(—)000213.1) is another GAM193 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIT BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIT, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17832, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of V-kithardy-zuckerman 4 feline sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KIT, AccessionNP_(—)000213.1), a gene which is the receptor for stem cell factor (mastcell growth factor) and has a tyrosine-protein kinase activity.Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KIT.

The function of KIT has been established by previous studies. Geissleret al. (1988) showed that in the mouse the kit gene is disrupted in 2spontaneous mutant W alleles. It was previously known that mutations atthe W locus in the mouse (producing changes, including white-coat color,sterility, and anemia, attributable to failure of stem cell populationsto migrate and/or proliferate effectively during development) map in thesame region as kit. Thus, the KIT protooncogene, which encodes aputative tyrosine kinase receptor, was a candidate for the W locus. Theprotooncogene KIT encodes a transmembrane tyrosine kinase. A strongstructural homology of KIT to the CSF1 receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 164770)and the platelet-derived growth factor receptor (OMIM Ref. No. 173490)suggests a model for the action of the KIT gene product duringdifferentiation. The phenotypes of W mutants suggest that 3 cellpopulations in which KIT function is critical are the pluripotenthematopoietic stem cell, the migrating melanoblast during earlyembryonic development, and the primordial germ cell during this sameperiod of development. Identification of the ligand for KIT will help inthe understanding of its function. A genetic clue to its nature may befound through characterization of the Sl (‘steel’) locus of the mouse.The phenotypes of mutants at this locus closely resemble mutants at theW locus; however, unlike W, the defect in Sl is not intrinsic to theprogenitor stem cells of the affected tissues, but rather lies in theenvironment in which melanoblast, germ cell, and hematopoieticprogenitors differentiate and proliferate. Chabot et al. (1988) alsorelated kit to a W mutation in the mouse. These findings will promptsearch for comparable changes in disorders such as Fanconi anemia (OMIMRef. No. 227650). In the dominant W(42) spotting phenotype in the mouse,Tan et al. (1990) demonstrated an asp790- to - asparagine mutation inthe KIT protein product. Aspartic acid-790 is a conserved residue in allprotein kinases. Nocka et al. (1990) identified mutations in otheralleles at the W locus: W(37), E- to -K at position 582; W(v), T- to - Mat position 660; and W(41), V- to -M at position 831. The W mutation isthe result of a 78-amino acid deletion that includes the transmembraneof the KIT protein. Nocka et al. (1990) detected a 125-kD KIT protein inhomozygous W/W mast cells which lacked kinase activity and did notexpress KIT on the cell surface. Thus, in mice, the c-kit receptortyrosine kinase is the gene product of the W locus, whereas Sl encodesthe ligand for this growth factor receptor. Microphthalmia (mi/mi) inmice also shows deficiency in melanocytes and mast cells. In addition,whereas W and Sl mutants can be anemic and sterile, ‘mi’ mice areosteopetrotic due to a monocyte/macrophage defect. Dubreuil et al.(1991) found that the fms gene (OMIM Ref. No. 164770) complements themitogenic defect in mast cells of mutant W mice but not of mi/mi mice.Brannan et al. (1991) detected a HaeIII polymorphism in the KIT gene.This polymorphism was linked to other 4q markers. Poduslo et al. (1991)described a strategy for identifying polymorphic genetic markers in the3-prime untranslated regions of coding loci. The method combined PCR andsingle-strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP) analysis

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of KIT.Signaling from the KIT receptor tyrosine kinase is essential forprimordial germ cell growth both in vivo and in vitro. Many downstreameffectors of the KIT signaling pathway have been identified in othercell types, but how these molecules control primordial germ cellsurvival and proliferation are unknown. Determination of the KITeffectors acting in primoridial germ cells has been hampered by the lackof effective methods to manipulate easily gene expression in thesecells. De Miguel et al. (2002) overcame this problem by testing theefficacy of retroviral-mediated gene transfer for manipulating geneexpression in mammalian germ cells. They found that primordial germcells can successfully be infected with a variety of types ofretroviruses. They used this method to demonstrate an important role ofthe AKT1 (OMIM Ref. No. 164730) in regulating primordial germ cellgrowth

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for KIT isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Poduslo, S. E.; Dean, M.; Kolch, U.; O'Brien, S. J.: Detectinghigh-resolution polymorphisms in human coding loci by combining PCR andsingle-strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP) analysis. Am. J. Hum.Genet. 49:106-111, 1991; and

De Miguel, M. P.; Cheng, L.; Holland, E. C.; Federspiel, M. J.; Donovan,P. J.: Dissection of the c-Kit signaling pathway in mouse primordialgerm cells by retroviral- mediated gene tran.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KIT are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 164920, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Lysosomal-associated membrane protein 2 (LAMP2, AccessionNP_(—)054701.1) is another GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LAMP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LAMP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LAMP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition ofLysosomal-associated membrane protein 2 (LAMP2, AccessionNP_(—)054701.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAMP2.

LOC115548 (Accession XP_(—)291142.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115548 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115548, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115548 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13272, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC115548(Accession XP_(—)291142.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115548.

LOC142955 (Accession XP_(—)084389.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC142955 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC142955, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC142955 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5300, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC142955(Accession XP_(—)084389.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC142955.

LOC146517 (Accession XP_(—)085491.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146517 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146517, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146517 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19666, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC146517(Accession XP_(—)085491.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146517.

LOC149684 (Accession XP_(—)097710.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149684 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149684, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149684 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17873, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC149684(Accession XP_(—)097710.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149684.

LOC152200 (Accession XP_(—)098174.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152200 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152200, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152200 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17088, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC152200(Accession XP_(—)098174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152200.

LOC219392 (Accession XP_(—)165921.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219392 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219392, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219392 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC219392(Accession XP_(—)165921.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219392.

LOC254100 (Accession XP_(—)172851.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254100 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254100, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254100 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8379, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC254100(Accession XP_(—)172851.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254100.

LOC284020 (Accession XP_(—)208151.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284020 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284020, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284020 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC284020(Accession XP_(—)208151.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284020.

LOC338597 (Accession XP_(—)290482.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338597 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338597, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338597 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13628, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC338597(Accession XP_(—)290482.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338597.

LOC338739 (Accession XP_(—)294690.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338739 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338739, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338739 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17845, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC338739(Accession XP_(—)294690.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338739.

LOC338961 (Accession XP_(—)294753.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338961 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338961, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338961 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12926, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC338961(Accession XP_(—)294753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338961.

LOC339003 (Accession XP_(—)290660.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339003 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339003, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339003 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10159, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC339003(Accession XP_(—)290660.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339003.

LOC339952 (Accession XP_(—)295110.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339952 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339952, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339952 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2352, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC339952(Accession XP_(—)295110.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339952.

LOC347774 (Accession XP_(—)290475.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347774 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347774, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347774 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13628, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC347774(Accession XP_(—)290475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347774.

LOC349277 (Accession XP_(—)303016.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349277 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349277, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349277 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3953, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC349277(Accession XP_(—)303016.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349277.

LOC349299 (Accession XP_(—)303021.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349299 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349299, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349299 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3953, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC349299(Accession XP_(—)303021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349299.

LOC54103 (Accession XP_(—)168508.4) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC54103 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC54103,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC54103 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12980, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC54103(Accession XP_(—)168508.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC54103.

LOC91149 (Accession XP_(—)036480.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91149 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91149,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91149 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6578, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC91149(Accession XP_(—)036480.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91149.

LOC92497 (Accession XP_(—)045436.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92497 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92497,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92497 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of LOC92497(Accession XP_(—)045436.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92497.

Lim domain containing preferred translocation partner in lipoma (LPP,Accession NP_(—)005569.1) is another GAM193 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LPP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LPP, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LPP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14339, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Lim domaincontaining preferred translocation partner in lipoma (LPP, AccessionNP_(—)005569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LPP.

Methyl cpg binding protein 2 (rett syndrome) (MECP2, AccessionNP_(—)004983.1) is another GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MECP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MECP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MECP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10015, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Methyl cpg bindingprotein 2 (rett syndrome) (MECP2, Accession NP_(—)004983.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MECP2.

MGC14353 (Accession NP_(—)116120.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14353 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14353,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14353 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10146, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of MGC14353(Accession NP_(—)116120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14353.

MGC2776 (Accession NP_(—)079541.1) is another GAM193 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2776 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2776,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2776 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2621, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of MGC2776 (AccessionNP_(—)079541.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2776.

Makorin, ring finger protein, 3 (MKRN3, Accession NP_(—)005655.1) isanother GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MKRN3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MKRN3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MKRN3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3557, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Makorin, ringfinger protein, 3 (MKRN3, Accession NP_(—)005655.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MKRN3.

MU (Accession NP_(—)071368.1) is another GAM193 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MU BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MU, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MU BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2785, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of MU (AccessionNP_(—)071368.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MU.

Neuroligin 4, y linked (NLGN4Y, Accession NP_(—)055708.1) is anotherGAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NLGN4Y BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by NLGN4Y, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NLGN4YBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6577, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Neuroligin 4, ylinked (NLGN4Y, Accession NP_(—)055708.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM193 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NLGN4Y.

Neuropeptide y (NPY, Accession NP_(—)000896.1) is another GAM193 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPY BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NPY,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NPY BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:549, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Neuropeptide y(NPY, Accession NP_(—)000896.1), a gene which is implicated in thecontrol of feeding and in the secretion of gonadotrophin-releasehormone. Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NPY.

The function of NPY has been established by previous studies. Hansel etal. (2001) identified a role for NPY in promoting proliferation ofpostnatal neuronal precursor cells. NPY is synthesized in the postnatalolfactory epithelium by sustentacular cells, previously proposed tofunction only in structural support. Mice with a targeted deletion ofNPY contained half as many dividing olfactory neuronal precursor cellsas did controls. Furthermore, NPY-deficient mice developed significantlyfewer olfactory neurons by adulthood. NPY acts on multipotent neuronalprecursor or basal cells to activate rapidly and transiently theextracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) 1/2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601795)subgroup of mitogen-activated protein kinases. The NPY Y1 receptorsubtype (OMIM Ref. No. 162641) appears to mediate this effect. Theability of NPY to induce neuronal precursor proliferation is mediated byprotein kinase C (PKC; 176960), indicating an upstream PKC-dependentactivation of ERK1/2. These results indicate that NPY may regulateneuronal precursor proliferation in the adult mammal.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of NPY.Neuropeptide Y is a neuromodulator implicated in the control of energybalance and is overproduced in the hypothalamus of ob/ob mice. Todetermine the role of NPY in the response to leptin (OMIM Ref. No.164160) deficiency, Erickson et al. (1996) generated ob/ob micedeficient in NPY. In the absence of NPY, ob/ob mice were less obesebecause of reduced food intake and increased energy expenditure, andwere less severely affected by diabetes, sterility, and somatotropicdefects. These results were interpreted as indicating that NPY is acentral effector of leptin deficiency.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for NPY isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Erickson, J. C.; Hollopeter, G.; Palmiter, R. D.: Attenuation of theobesity syndrome of ob/ob mice by the loss of neuropeptide Y. Science274:1704-1706, 1996; and

Hansel, D. E.; Eipper, B. A.; Ronnett, G. V.: Neuropeptide Y functionsas a neuroproliferative factor. Nature 410:940-943, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of NPY are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 162640, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. P114-RHO-GEF (Accession NP_(—)056133.1) is another GAM193target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. P114-RHO-GEF BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by P114-RHO-GEF, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofP114-RHO-GEF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6818, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of P114-RHO-GEF(Accession NP_(—)056133.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with P114-RHO-GEF.

Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase, isoenzyme 3 (PDK3, AccessionNP_(—)005382.1) is another GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PDK3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDK3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PDK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13449, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Pyruvatedehydrogenase kinase, isoenzyme 3 (PDK3, Accession NP_(—)005382.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PDK3.

Protein kinase (camp-dependent, catalytic) inhibitor alpha (PKIA,Accession NP_(—)006814.1) is another GAM193 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PKIA BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PKIA, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PKIA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11912, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase(camp-dependent, catalytic) inhibitor alpha (PKIA, AccessionNP_(—)006814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PKIA.

Pou domain, class 2, associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, AccessionNP_(—)006226.1) is another GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POU2AF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POU2AF1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of POU2AF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3129, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class2, associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, Accession NP_(—)006226.1), a genewhich is a transcriptional coactivator that specifically associates witheither oct1 or oct2 and therefore may be associated with A form ofb-cell leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of A form of b-cell leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POU2AF1.

The function of POU2AF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. RCBTB1 (AccessionNP_(—)060661.2) is another GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RCBTB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RCBTB1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RCBTB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13748, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of RCBTB1 (AccessionNP_(—)060661.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RCBTB1.

Restin (reed-steinberg cell-expressed intermediate filament-associatedprotein) (RSN, Accession NP_(—)002947.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RSN BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RSN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RSN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9415, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Restin(reed-steinberg cell-expressed intermediate filament-associated protein)(RSN, Accession NP_002947.1), a gene which seems to be a intermediatefilament associated protein that links endocytic vesicles tomicrotubules. Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RSN.

The function of RSN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Sel-1 suppressor oflin-12-like (c. elegans) (SEL1L, Accession NP_(—)005056.3) is anotherGAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEL1L BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SEL1L, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEL1LBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1707, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Sel-1 suppressorof lin-12-like (c. elegans) (SEL1L, Accession NP_(—)005056.3), a genewhich may play a role in notch signaling (by similarity). Accordingly,utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SEL1L.

The function of SEL1L has been established by previous studies. Biunnoet al. (1997) isolated a novel cDNA, designated SEL1L by them, thatshows sequence similarities to sel-1, a gene identified as an extragenicsuppressor of the lin- 12 hypomorphic mutant from C. elegans (3,4:Grantand Greenwald, 1996, 1997). SEL1L exhibited a tissue-specific pattern ofexpression: high levels of a single 7.5-kb transcript were detected onlyin the pancreas of healthy individuals, whereas low to undetectablelevels were observed in other adult tissues and in some fetal tissues.Because of the tissue-specific expression of the gene, Biunno et al.(1997) studied the gene in human pancreatic carcinomas. They found that17% of adenocarcinomas of the pancreas did not express SEL1L to adetectable level; however, no gross genomic alterations were apparentwithin a few hundred kb of the relevant region. By somatic cell hybridanalysis and fluorescence in situ hybridization, Biunno et al. (1997)mapped the SEL1L gene to chromosome 14q31. Donoviel and Bernstein (1999)localized the gene to 14q24.3-q31 by FISH and radiation hybrid analysis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Biunno, I.; Appierto, V.; Cattaneo, M.; Leone, B. E.; Balzano, G.;Socci, C.; Saccone, S.; Letizia, A.; Valle, G. D.; Sgaramella, V.:Isolation of a pancreas-specific gene located on human chromosome 14q31:expression analysis in human pancreatic ductal carcinomas. Genomics46:284-286, 1997; and

Donoviel, D. B.; Bernstein, A.: SEL-1L maps to human chromosome 14, nearthe insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus locus 11. Genomics 56:232-233,1999.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SEL1L arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602329, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Serum/glucocorticoid regulated kinase-like (SGKL, AccessionNP_(—)037389.4) is another GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SGKL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SGKL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SGKL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19551, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition ofSerum/glucocorticoid regulated kinase-like (SGKL, AccessionNP_(—)037389.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SGKL.

Serum/glucocorticoid regulated kinase-like (SGKL, AccessionNP_(—)733827.2) is another GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SGKL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SGKL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SGKL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19551, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition ofSerum/glucocorticoid regulated kinase-like (SGKL, AccessionNP_(—)733827.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SGKL.

SIMP (Accession XP_(—)114346.2) is another GAM193 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIMP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SIMP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SIMP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20030, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of SIMP (AccessionXP_(—)114346.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIMP.

Solute carrier family 12 (sodium/potassium/chloride transporters),member 2 (SLC12A2, Accession NP_(—)001037.1) is another GAM193 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC12A2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC12A2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC12A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2850, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 12 (sodium/potassium/chloride transporters), member 2 (SLC12A2,Accession NP_(—)001037.1), a gene which transports chloride ions acrosssecretory epithelia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC12A2.

The function of SLC12A2 has been established by previous studies. Bymoving chloride into epithelial cells, the Na-K-Cl cotransporter aidstranscellular movement of chloride across both secretory and absorptiveepithelia. Using cDNA probes from the elasmobranch secretory Na-K-Clcotransporter reported by Xu et al. (1994), Payne et al. (1995)identified the human homolog, which they referred to as NKCC1. Byscreening cDNA libraries of a human colonic carcinoma cell line, theyidentified a sequence of 4,115 bases that encoded a deduced protein of1,212 amino acids with 12 transmembrane segments. By fluorescence insitu hybridization, they localized the cotransporter gene to 5q23.3.Human embryonic kidney cells stably transfected with the full-lengthcDNA expressed a protein of approximately 170 kD which was recognized byanti-cotransporter antibodies. Following treatment with N-glycosidase F,the molecular mass of the expressed protein was similar to thatpredicted for the core protein from the cDNA sequence. Evans et al.(2000) tested directly the possibility that the salivary fluid secretorymechanism requires Na+/K+/2Cl-cotransporter-mediated Cl-uptake. Theystudied the in vivo and in vitro functioning of acinar cells from theparotid glands of mice with targeted disruption of the Nkcc1 gene, whichencodes the salivary cotransporter. In wildtype mice Nkcc1 was localizedto the basolateral membranes of parotid acinar cells, whereas expressionwas not detected in duct cells. The lack of functional Nkcc1 resulted ina dramatic reduction (greater than 60%) in the volume of saliva secretedin response to a muscarinic agonist, the primary in situ salivationsignal. Expression of the chloride/bicarbonate exchanger AE2 (SLC4A2;109280) was enhanced, suggesting that this transporter compensates forthe loss of functional Nkcc1. The ability of the parotid gland toconserve NaCl was abolished in Nkcc1-deficient mice. Evans et al. (2000)suggested that some cases of ‘idiopathic’ dry mouth disease may have abasis in a defect of Nkcc1.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Payne, J. A.; Xu, J.-C.; Haas, M.; Lytle, C. Y.; Ward, D.; Forbush, B.,III : Primary structure, functional expression, and chromosomallocalization of the bumetanide-sensitive Na-K-Cl cotransporter in humancolon. J. Biol. Chem. 270:17977-17985, 1995; and

Evans, R. L.; Park, K.; Turner, R. J.; Watson, G. E.; Nguyen, H.-V.;Dennett, M. R.; Hand, A. R.; Flagella, M.; Shull, G. E.; Melvin, J. E.:Severe impairment of salivation in Na+/K+/2Cl.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC12A2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600840, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters),member 6 (SLC16A6, Accession NP_(—)004685.1) is another GAM193 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC16A6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC16A6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC16A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2622, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 6 (SLC16A6,Accession NP_(—)004685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC16A6.

Solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, dopamine), member3 (SLC6A3, Accession NP_(—)001035.1) is another GAM193 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC6A3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC6A3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC6A3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9121, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, dopamine), member 3 (SLC6A3,Accession NP_(—)001035.1), a gene which terminates the action ofdopamine by its high affinity sodium-dependent reuptake into presynapticterminals. Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC6A3.

The function of SLC6A3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. SMARCAD1 (AccessionNP_(—)064544.1) is another GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SMARCAD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SMARCAD1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SMARCAD1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8809,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of SMARCAD1(Accession NP_(—)064544.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SMARCAD1.

ST18 (Accession NP_(—)055497.1) is another GAM193 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ST18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ST18, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ST18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4579, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of ST18 (AccessionNP_(—)055497.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ST18.

Staufen, rna binding protein, homolog 2 (drosophila) (STAU2, AccessionNP_(—)055208.1) is another GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. STAU2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STAU2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of STAU2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19453, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Staufen, rnabinding protein, homolog 2 (drosophila) (STAU2, AccessionNP_(—)055208.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith STAU2.

Stanniocalcin 2 (STC2, Accession NP_(—)003705.1) is another GAM193target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STC2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby STC2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STC2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:696, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Stanniocalcin 2(STC2, Accession NP_(—)003705.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with STC2.

Tubulointerstitial nephritis antigen (TINAG, Accession NP_(—)055279.1)is another GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TINAGBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TINAG, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTINAG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12710, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Tubulointerstitialnephritis antigen (TINAG, Accession NP_(—)055279.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TINAG.

Unc-51-like kinase 2 (c. elegans) (ULK2, Accession NP_(—)055498.2) isanother GAM193 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ULK2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ULK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ULK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17181, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM193 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of Unc-51-like kinase2 (c. elegans) (ULK2, Accession NP_(—)055498.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM193 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ULK2.

ZAK (Accession NP_(—)598407.1) is another GAM193 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZAK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byZAK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZAK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7242, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM193 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:268.

Another function of GAM193 is therefore inhibition of ZAK (AccessionNP_(—)598407.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM193 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZAK.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 194 (GAM194), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM194 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM194 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM194 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM194 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM194 gene encodes a GAM194 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM194 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM194 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:40, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:40 is located at position 49043012 relative tochromosome 13.

GAM194 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM194 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM194 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM194 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM194 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:40, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM194folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM194 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM194 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM194 RNA is designated SEQID:350, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM194 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM194 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM194 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM194 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM194target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM194 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM194 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM194 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM194 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM194 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM194 target RNA into GAM194 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM194 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM194 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM194 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM194 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM194 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM194 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM194 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM194 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM194 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM194 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

FLJ10716 (Accession NM_(—)018191.2) is a GAM194 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FLJ10716 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10716,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10716 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11429, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM194 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:350.

A function of GAM194 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10716 (AccessionNM_(—)018191.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM194 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLJ10716.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 195 (GAM195), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM195 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM195 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM195 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM195 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM195 gene encodes a GAM195 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM195 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM195 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:122, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:122 is located at position 39124959 relative tochromosome 4.

GAM195 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM195 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM195 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM195 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM195 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:122, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM195folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM195 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA is designated SEQID:334, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM195 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM195 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM195 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM195target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM195 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM195 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM195 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM195 target RNA into GAM195 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM195 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM195 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM195 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM195 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM195 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM195 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM195 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM195 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM195 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Atpase inhibitory factor 1 (ATPIF1, Accession NP_(—)835497.1) is aGAM195 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATPIF1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ATPIF1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ATPIF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13146, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:334.

A function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Atpase inhibitory factor1 (ATPIF1, Accession NP_(—)835497.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ATPIF1.

Atpase inhibitory factor 1 (ATPIF1, Accession NP_(—)057395.1) is anotherGAM195 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATPIF1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ATPIF1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ATPIF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13146, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Atpase inhibitoryfactor 1 (ATPIF1, Accession NP_(—)057395.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM195 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ATPIF1.

Atpase inhibitory factor 1 (ATPIF1, Accession NP_(—)835498.1) is anotherGAM195 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATPIF1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ATPIF1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ATPIF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13146, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Atpase inhibitoryfactor 1 (ATPIF1, Accession NP_(—)835498.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM195 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ATPIF1.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 7 (CECR7, AccessionXP_(—)086803.1) is another GAM195 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CECR7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CECR7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4000, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 7 (CECR7, Accession XP_(—)086803.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR7.

Desmocollin 1 (DSC1, Accession NP_(—)004939.1) is another GAM195 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSC1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DSC1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19861, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Desmocollin 1(DSC1, Accession NP_(—)004939.1), a gene which is a component ofintercellular desmosome junctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM195include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DSC1.

The function of DSC1 has been established by previous studies. Thedesmosome is a complex adhesive structure that plays a fundamental rolein maintaining the strength and integrity of epithelial tissues. Centralto this role are transmembrane glycoproteins that mediate cell-celladhesion at the extracellular surface and interact with the cytoskeleton(via components of the desmosomal plaque), thus linking the intermediatefilament networks of adjacent cells. Desmosomal glycoproteins comprise 2distinct groups, the desmogleins and the desmocollins, both of which aremembers of the cadherin superfamily of Ca(2+)-dependent cell adhesionmolecules. In the human, 2 types of desmocollins had been identified,symbolized DSC1 and DSC2 (OMIM Ref. No. 125645), and each occurs in 2alternatively spliced forms (variants a and b) that have differentcytoplasmic domains reflecting different interactions with components ofthe desmosomal plaque (Troyanovsky et al., 1993). King et al. (1993)isolated cDNA clones encoding a human desmocollin that is expressed inthe more differentiated layers of human epidermis. This isoform has 53%amino acid identity with the previously isolated type 3 desmocollin,which is expressed in the basal layers of the epidermis. However, the Nand C termini of the mature proteins are more highly conserved. Using apanel of somatic cell hybrids, King et al. (1993) assigned the DSC1 geneto chromosome 18, where the DSC2 gene and the 3 desmoglein genes (DSG1,125670; DSG2, 125671; DSG3, 169615) had previously been mapped.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

King, I. A.; Arnemann, J.; Spurr, N. K.; Buxton, R. S.: Cloning of thecDNA (DSC1) coding for human type 1 desmocollin and its assignment tochromosome 18. Genomics 18:185-194, 1993; and

Troyanovsky, S. M.; Eshkind, L. G.; Troyanovsky, R. B.; Leube, R. E.;Franke, W. W. : Contributions of cytoplasmic domains of desmosomalcadherins to desmosome assembly and intermediate.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DSC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 125643, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Desmocollin 1 (DSC1, Accession NP_(—)077739.1) is anotherGAM195 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSC1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DSC1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19861, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Desmocollin 1(DSC1, Accession NP_(—)077739.1), a gene which is a component ofintercellular desmosome junctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM195include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DSC1.

The function of DSC1 has been established by previous studies. Thedesmosome is a complex adhesive structure that plays a fundamental rolein maintaining the strength and integrity of epithelial tissues. Centralto this role are transmembrane glycoproteins that mediate cell-celladhesion at the extracellular surface and interact with the cytoskeleton(via components of the desmosomal plaque), thus linking the intermediatefilament networks of adjacent cells. Desmosomal glycoproteins comprise 2distinct groups, the desmogleins and the desmocollins, both of which aremembers of the cadherin superfamily of Ca(2+)-dependent cell adhesionmolecules. In the human, 2 types of desmocollins had been identified,symbolized DSC1 and DSC2 (OMIM Ref. No. 125645), and each occurs in 2alternatively spliced forms (variants a and b) that have differentcytoplasmic domains reflecting different interactions with components ofthe desmosomal plaque (Troyanovsky et al., 1993). King et al. (1993)isolated cDNA clones encoding a human desmocollin that is expressed inthe more differentiated layers of human epidermis. This isoform has 53%amino acid identity with the previously isolated type 3 desmocollin,which is expressed in the basal layers of the epidermis. However, the Nand C termini of the mature proteins are more highly conserved. Using apanel of somatic cell hybrids, King et al. (1993) assigned the DSC1 geneto chromosome 18, where the DSC2 gene and the 3 desmoglein genes (DSG1,125670; DSG2, 125671; DSG3, 169615) had previously been mapped.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

King, I. A.; Arnemann, J.; Spurr, N. K.; Buxton, R. S.: Cloning of thecDNA (DSC1) coding for human type 1 desmocollin and its assignment tochromosome 18. Genomics 18:185-194, 1993; and

Troyanovsky, S. M.; Eshkind, L. G.; Troyanovsky, R. B.; Leube, R. E.;Franke, W. W. : Contributions of cytoplasmic domains of desmosomalcadherins to desmosome assembly and intermediate.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DSC1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 125643, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Fibroblast growth factor 2 (basic) (FGF2, AccessionNP_(—)001997.3) is another GAM195 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FGF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FGF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FGF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18914, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 2 (basic) (FGF2, Accession NP_(—)001997.3), a gene which theBasic fibroblast growth factor 2; is mitogenic, angiogenic, andneurotrophic factor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FGF2.

The function of FGF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM36.1. FLJ12787 (AccessionNP_(—)115551.1) is another GAM195 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ12787 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12787, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ12787 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1139,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12787(Accession NP_(—)115551.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12787.

FLJ20086 (Accession NP_(—)060131.1) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20086 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20086,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20086 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11844, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20086(Accession NP_(—)060131.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20086.

FLJ20727 (Accession NP_(—)060414.2) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20727 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20727,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20727 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20727(Accession NP_(—)060414.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20727.

FLJ21269 (Accession NP_(—)079383.1) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21269 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21269,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21269 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2872, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21269(Accession NP_(—)079383.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21269.

FLJ23749 (Accession NP_(—)689484.1) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23749 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23749,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23749 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1179, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23749(Accession NP_(—)689484.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23749.

Gap junction protein, beta 2, 26 kda (connexin 26) (GJB2, AccessionNP_(—)003995.1) is another GAM195 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GJB2 BINDING SITE1 and GJB2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by GJB2, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GJB2 BINDING SITE1 and GJB2 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:18295 and SEQ ID:11557 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Gap junctionprotein, beta 2, 26 kda (connexin 26) (GJB2, Accession NP_(—)003995.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GJB2.

Glypican 3 (GPC3, Accession NP_(—)004475.1) is another GAM195 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPC3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGPC3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPC3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10408, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Glypican 3 (GPC3,Accession NP_(—)004475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GPC3.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16,Accession NP_(—)061128.1) is another GAM195 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ16 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNJ16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3607, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16, AccessionNP_(—)061128.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ16.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16,Accession NP_(—)733937.1) is another GAM195 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ16 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNJ16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3607, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16, AccessionNP_(—)733937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ16.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16,Accession NP_(—)733938.1) is another GAM195 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ16 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNJ16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3607, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16, AccessionNP_(—)733938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ16.

KIAA0173 (Accession NP_(—)055455.1) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0173 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0173,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0173 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8331, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0173(Accession NP_(—)055455.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0173.

KIAA1954 (Accession XP_(—)085375.4) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1954 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1954,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1954 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16208, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1954(Accession XP_(—)085375.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1954.

KIAA1972 (Accession XP_(—)166279.1) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1972 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1972,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1972 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3715, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1972(Accession XP_(—)166279.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1972.

LOC143891 (Accession XP_(—)084661.3) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143891 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143891, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143891 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17605, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of LOC143891(Accession XP_(—)084661.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143891.

LOC145453 (Accession XP_(—)085120.1) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145453 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145453, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145453 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1564, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of LOC145453(Accession XP_(—)085120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145453.

LOC146443 (Accession XP_(—)085461.6) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146443 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146443, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146443 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4001, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of LOC146443(Accession XP_(—)085461.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146443.

LOC151057 (Accession XP_(—)097998.1) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151057 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151057, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151057 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13828, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of LOC151057(Accession XP_(—)097998.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151057.

LOC284231 (Accession XP_(—)208184.1) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284231 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284231, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284231 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4846, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of LOC284231(Accession XP_(—)208184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284231.

LOC284396 (Accession XP_(—)211452.1) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284396 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284396, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284396 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13621, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of LOC284396(Accession XP_(—)211452.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284396.

LOC284927 (Accession XP_(—)211689.1) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284927 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284927, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284927 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1922, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of LOC284927(Accession XP_(—)211689.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284927.

LOC285953 (Accession XP_(—)209820.1) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285953 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285953, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285953 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2646, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of LOC285953(Accession XP_(—)209820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285953.

LOC286470 (Accession XP_(—)212325.1) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286470 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286470, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286470 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1532, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of LOC286470(Accession XP_(—)212325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286470.

LOC339778 (Accession XP_(—)295061.1) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339778 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339778, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339778 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17583, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of LOC339778(Accession XP_(—)295061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339778.

Metallothionein-like 5, testis-specific (tesmin) (MTL5, AccessionNP_(—)004914.1) is another GAM195 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MTL5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTL5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MTL5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16748, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition ofMetallothionein-like 5, testis-specific (tesmin) (MTL5, AccessionNP_(—)004914.1), a gene which functions in metal homeostasis andprotects against heavy-metal toxicity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM195include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MTL5.

The function of MTL5 has been established by previous studies. Byrandomized RT-PCR on mRNA from mouse tissues, Sugihara et al. (1999)isolated a testis- specific transcript, which they called TF1. Byscreening a human testis cDNA library with TF1 as a probe, they cloned anovel cDNA, which they called testis-specific metallothionein-likeprotein, or tesmin. Tesmin encodes a predicted cysteine- rich, 295-aminoacid protein that is 76.3% homologous to mouse tesmin. Sequence analysisrevealed the presence of 2 metallothionein (MT)-like motifs. MTexpression has been observed to be higher in testes than in liver tissue(Salehi- Ashtiani et al., 1993) and to be actively expressed in adevelopmentally regulated fashion in mouse male germ cells (De et al.,1991). Tesmin shows no homology to other testis-specific genes. In situhybridization of adult mouse testicular sections showed that expressionof tesmin is restricted to spermatocytes. RT-PCR analysis on testiculartranscripts from mice showed that expression of tesmin occurs as earlyas day 8 and coincides with the entry of germ cells in meiosis.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

De, S. K.; Enders, G. C.; Andrews, G. K.: High levels of metallothioneinmessenger RNAs in male germ cells of the adult mouse. Molec. Endocr.5:628-636, 1991; and

Salehi-Ashtiani, K.; Widrow, R. J.; Markert, C. L.; Goldberg, E.:Testis-specific expression of a metallothionein I-driven transgenecorrelates with undermethylation of the locus in te.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MTL5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604374, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Neuronal cell adhesion molecule (NRCAM, AccessionNP_(—)005001.1) is another GAM195 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NRCAM BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NRCAM, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NRCAM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1144, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Neuronal celladhesion molecule (NRCAM, Accession NP_(—)005001.1), a gene whichfunctions as a cell surface protein and belongs to the immunoglobulinsuperfamily. Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NRCAM.

The function of NRCAM and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM148.1. NUCKS (AccessionNP_(—)073568.1) is another GAM195 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NUCKS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUCKS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NUCKS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19959, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of NUCKS (AccessionNP_(—)073568.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUCKS.

Oligophrenin 1 (OPHN1, Accession NP_(—)002538.1) is another GAM195target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OPHN1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby OPHN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OPHN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1488, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Oligophrenin 1(OPHN1, Accession NP_(—)002538.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with OPHN1.

P450RAI-2 (Accession NP_(—)063938.1) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. P450RAI-2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byP450RAI-2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P450RAI-2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14707, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of P450RAI-2(Accession NP_(—)063938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with P450RAI-2.

PDIP1 (Accession XP_(—)170803.1) is another GAM195 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PDIP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDIP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8489, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of PDIP1 (AccessionXP_(—)170803.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDIP1.

PDIP1 (Accession NP_(—)849194.1) is another GAM195 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PDIP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDIP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8489, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of PDIP1 (AccessionNP_(—)849194.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDIP1.

Plasminogen-like (PLGL, Accession NP_(—)002656.1) is another GAM195target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLGL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PLGL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLGL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2694, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Plasminogen-like(PLGL, Accession NP_(—)002656.1), a gene which is necessary forextracellular matrix destruction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM195include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PLGL.

The function of PLGL has been established by previous studies. Frank etal. (1989) used a plasminogen probe encoding kringles 1-3 to detecthomologous loci on human chromosomes 6 and 2 by somatic cell hybridanalysis. Regional localization by in situ hybridization placed the lociat 6q26-q27 and 2p11-q11. Further analysis by varying washingstringencies of hybridization filters showed greater homology with thechromosome 6 locus than with the chromosome 2 locus. The results wereinterpreted as confirming localization of the plasminogen gene (OMIMRef. No. 173350) to chromosome 6 and indicating that a homologoussequence of unknown identity is located on chromosome 2. The sequence onchromosome 2 may represent a pseudogene or it may be an unidentifiedkringle-containing protein. Magnaghi et al. (1995), in their FIG. 3,presented a restriction map showing the orientation of the PLG and PLGLgenes to each other and to the LPA gene (OMIM Ref. No. 152200) and theLPA-like gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Frank, S. L.; Klisak, I.; Sparkes, R. S.; Lusis, A. J.: A genehomologous to plasminogen located on human chromosome 2q11-p11. Genomics4:449-451, 1989; and

Magnaghi, P.; Agazzi, A.; Semino, O.; Ferrari, M.; Barbui, T.; D'Angelo,A.; Taramelli, R.: A recombination event in the closely linkedplasminogen and apolipoprotein(a) gene loci. Cli.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PLGL arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 173340, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. RNF41 (Accession NP_(—)005776.1) is another GAM195 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF41 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRNF41, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF41 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14646, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of RNF41 (AccessionNP_(—)005776.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF41.

Sh3 and multiple ankyrin repeat domains 2 (SHANK2, AccessionNP_(—)036441.1) is another GAM195 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SHANK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SHANK2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SHANK2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11675, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Sh3 and multipleankyrin repeat domains 2 (SHANK2, Accession NP_(—)036441.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SHANK2.

Solute carrier family 38, member 2 (SLC38A2, Accession NP_(—)061849.2)is another GAM195 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC38A2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SLC38A2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLC38A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:451, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM195 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 38, member 2 (SLC38A2, Accession NP_(—)061849.2), a gene which isan amino acid transporter. Accordingly, utilities of GAM195 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC38A2.

The function of SLC38A2 has been established by previous studies. .Sugawara et al. (2000) cloned a rat skeletal muscle Ata2 cDNA. Thededuced Ata2 protein shares 55% sequence identity with the rat glutaminetransporter GlnT (Ata1). When expressed in mammalian cells, Ata2mediated sodium-dependent transport of MeAIB. The Ata2 transporter wasspecific for neutral amino acids. It was pH-sensitive andlithium-intolerant. The sodium:amino acid stoichiometry was 1:1. Whenexpressed in Xenopus oocytes, transport of neutral amino acids via Ata2was associated with inward currents. The substrate- induced current wassodium-dependent and pH-sensitive. By screening human fetal brain cDNAsfor the potential to encode large proteins, Nagase et al. (2000)isolated a partial ATA2 cDNA, which they called KIAA1382, that lacks5-prime coding sequence. The deduced 462-amino acid ATA2 partial proteinshares 57% amino acid sequence identity with the human transporterprotein g17 across 98% of its length. RT-PCR followed by ELISA detectedATA2 expression in all human tissues examined, with the highest level inadult brain. Within the brain, ATA2 expression was found in all regionstested, with the highest level in the subthalamic nucleus.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Nagase, T.; Kikuno, R.; Ishikawa, K.; Hirosawa, M.; Ohara, O.:Prediction of the coding sequences of unidentified human genes. XVI. Thecomplete sequences of 150 new cDNA clones from brain which code forlarge proteins in vitro. DNA Res. 7:65-73, 2000; and

Sugawara, M.; Nakanishi, T.; Fei, Y.-J.; Huang, W.; Ganapathy, M. E.;Leibach, F. H.; Ganapathy, V.: Cloning of an amino acid transporter withfunctional characteristics and tissue exp.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC38A2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605180, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tripartite motif-containing 9 (TRIM9, AccessionNP_(—)443210.1) is another GAM195 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRIM9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 9 (TRIM9, Accession NP_(—)443210.1), a gene which mayfunction as a positive regulator for mannosylphosphate transferase andis required to mediate mannosylphosphate transfer in both the core andouter chain portions of n-linked. oligosaccharides. Accordingly,utilities of GAM195 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM9.

The function of TRIM9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Was protein family,member 3 (WASF3, Accession NP_(—)006637.2) is another GAM195 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WASF3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byWASF3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WASF3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Was proteinfamily, member 3 (WASF3, Accession NP_(—)006637.2), a gene whichstimulates actin polymerization. Accordingly, utilities of GAM195include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with WASF3.

The function of WASF3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. Zinc finger protein 2(a1-5) (ZNF2, Accession NP_(—)066574.1) is another GAM195 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8545, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM195 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:334.

Another function of GAM195 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 2 (a1-5) (ZNF2, Accession NP_(—)066574.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM195 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF2.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 196 (GAM196), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM196 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM196 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM196 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM196 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM196 gene encodes a GAM196 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM196 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM196 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:67, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM196 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM196 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM196 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM196 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM196 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:67, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM196folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM196 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM196 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM196 RNA is designated SEQID:209, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM196 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM196 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM196 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM196 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM196target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM196 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM196 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM196 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM196 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM196 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM196 target RNA into GAM196 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM196 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM196 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM196 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM196 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM196 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM196 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM196 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM196 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM196 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM196 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Adaptor-related protein complex 1, mu 1 subunit (AP1M1, AccessionNM_(—)032493.2) is a GAM196 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.AP1M1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by AP1M1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofAP1M1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18556, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM196 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:209.

A function of GAM196 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-related proteincomplex 1, mu 1 subunit (AP1M1, Accession NM_(—)032493.2), a gene whichpromotes the formation of clathrin-coated pits and vesicles.Accordingly, utilities of GAM196 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1M1.

The function of AP1M1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 1, sigma 1 subunit (AP1S1, Accession NM_(—)057089.1) isanother GAM196 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AP1S1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AP1S1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP1S1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1717, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM196 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:209.

Another function of GAM196 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 1, sigma 1 subunit (AP1S1, Accession NM_057089.1), agene which promotes the formation of clathrin-coated pits and vesicles.Accordingly, utilities of GAM196 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1S1.

The function of AP1S1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NM_(—)021735.1) is another GAM196 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CLCN6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CLCN6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLCN6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17159, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM196 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:209.

Another function of GAM196 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NM_(—)021735.1), a gene which is a voltage- gatedchloride channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM196 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLCN6.

The function of CLCN6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. FLJ11722 (AccessionNM_(—)024970.1) is another GAM196 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ11722 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11722, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ11722 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1140,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM196 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:209.

Another function of GAM196 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11722(Accession NM_(—)024970.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM196 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11722.

FLJ14107 (Accession NM_(—)025026.1) is another GAM196 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14107 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14107,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14107 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM196 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:209.

Another function of GAM196 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14107(Accession NM_(—)025026.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM196 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14107.

FLJ14280 (Accession NM_(—)024886.1) is another GAM196 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14280 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14280,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14280 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2799, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM196 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:209.

Another function of GAM196 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14280(Accession NM_(—)024886.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM196 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14280.

FLJ23447 (Accession NM_(—)024825.1) is another GAM196 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23447 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23447,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23447 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7447, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM196 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:209.

Another function of GAM196 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23447(Accession NM_(—)024825.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM196 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23447.

KIAA1691 (Accession XM_(—)166523.1) is another GAM196 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1691 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1691,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1691 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14970, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM196 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:209.

Another function of GAM196 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1691(Accession XM_(—)166523.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM196 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1691.

KIAA1940 (Accession XM_(—)086981.2) is another GAM196 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1940 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1940,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1940 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM196 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:209.

Another function of GAM196 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1940(Accession XM_(—)086981.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM196 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1940.

LOC138128 (Accession) is another GAM196 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC138128 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC138128, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC138128 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM196 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:209.

Another function of GAM196 is therefore inhibition of LOC138128(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM196 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC138128.

LOC149657 (Accession XM_(—)097702.2) is another GAM196 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149657 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149657, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149657 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10864, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM196 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:209.

Another function of GAM196 is therefore inhibition of LOC149657(Accession XM_(—)097702.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM196 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149657.

LOC150837 (Accession XM_(—)087019.1) is another GAM196 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150837 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150837, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150837 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9457, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM196 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:209.

Another function of GAM196 is therefore inhibition of LOC150837(Accession XM_(—)087019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM196 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150837.

LOC151556 (Accession) is another GAM196 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC151556 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC151556, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC151556 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:2480, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM196 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:209.

Another function of GAM196 is therefore inhibition of LOC151556(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM196 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC151556.

LOC254016 (Accession) is another GAM196 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC254016 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC254016, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC254016 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17846, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM196 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:209.

Another function of GAM196 is therefore inhibition of LOC254016(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM196 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC254016.

Nebulin-related anchoring protein (Nrap, Accession NM_(—)006175.2) isanother GAM196 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. Nrap BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by Nrap, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NrapBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5880, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM196 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:209.

Another function of GAM196 is therefore inhibition of Nebulin-relatedanchoring protein (Nrap, Accession NM_(—)006175.2), a gene whichperforms an anchoring function to link the terminal actin filaments ofmyofibrils to protein complexes located beneath the sarcolemma.Accordingly, utilities of GAM196 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with Nrap.

The function of Nrap and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Shb (src homology 2domain containing) adaptor protein b (SHB, Accession NM_(—)003028.1) isanother GAM196 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SHB BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SHB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SHBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5017, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM196 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:209.

Another function of GAM196 is therefore inhibition of Shb (src homology2 domain containing) adaptor protein b (SHB, Accession NM_(—)003028.1),a gene which is an adaptor protein, mediates the interaction of otherproteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM196 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SHB.

The function of SHB has been established by previous studies. Manyproteins involved in the regulation of cellular proliferation containsequence motifs named SH2 and SH3 (Pawson and Gish, 1992). These domainsmediate interaction with other proteins; the SH2 domain interacts withtyrosine phosphorylation sites, while SH3 domains interact withproline-rich sequences. Many signal transduction pathways involve theinduction of the formation of complexes of proteins such as growthfactor receptors, adaptor proteins, and target enzymes through SH2 andSH3 interactions. Adaptor proteins are molecules with multiple proteininteraction motifs that do not appear to have catalytic activity oftheir own but mediate the interaction of other proteins. The SHB geneencodes 2 such adaptor proteins (from 2 different start methionines) of67 and 56 kD (Welsh et al., 1994). By PCR analysis of a somatic cellhybrid mapping panel, Yulug et al. (1994) mapped the SHB gene tochromosome 9. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, they regionalizedthe gene to 9p12-p11.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Welsh, M.; Mares, J.; Karlsson, T.; Lavergne, C.; Breant, B.;Claesson-Welsh, L. : Shb is a ubiquitously expressed Src homology 2protein. Oncogene 9: 19-27, 1994; and

Yulug, I. G.; Hillermann, R.; Fisher, E. M. C.: The SHB adaptor proteinmaps to human chromosome 9. Genomics 24:615-617, 1994.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SHB are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 600314, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. TSLP (Accession NM_(—)033035.2) is another GAM196 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TSLP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TSLP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TSLPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8451, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM196 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:209.

Another function of GAM196 is therefore inhibition of TSLP (AccessionNM_(—)033035.2), a gene which may contribute directly to the activationof Langerhans cells and inhibit apoptosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM196 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TSLP.

The function of TSLP has been established by previous studies. By ESTand genomic database screening for sequences similar to IL7, followed byscreening a lung fibroblast sarcoma cDNA library, Reche et al. (2001)obtained a cDNA encoding TSLP. The deduced 159-amino acid protein, whichis only 43% identical to mouse Tslp, contains a 28-residue signalsequence, 6 cysteines, and 2 N-glycosylation sites. SDS-PAGE analysisshowed expression of a 23-kD protein, larger than the predicted 15 kD,suggesting that TSLP is glycosylated. PCR analysis of a panel of cDNAlibraries and cultured cell lines indicated that expression of a 1.3-kbTSLP transcript may be restricted to a few lung libraries. Reche et al.(2001) also identified TSLP receptor, which is composed of TSLPR (CRLF2;300357) and IL7R (OMIM Ref. No. 146661) subunits. Dendritic cells (DCs)and monocytes coexpress IL7R and TSLPR. Quentmeier et al. (2001) alsocloned and characterized TSLP. They noted the presence of 7 basicC-terminal amino acids (KKRRKRK) in the protein and that 6 of the 7cysteines in the mouse protein (those involved in disulfide bondformation) are conserved in human, whereas the sites for N-glycosylationare distinct. Northern blot analysis revealed wide expression of anapproximately 1.1-kb transcript, with highest levels in heart, liver,testis, and prostate. Reche et al. (2001) showed that incubation of DCsor monocytes with TSLP enhanced the expression of CCL17 (OMIM Ref. No.601520), CCL18 (OMIM Ref. No. 603757), CCL22 (OMIM Ref. No. 602957), andCCL19 (OMIM Ref. No. 602227). IL7, on the other hand, induced expressionof CCL17, CCL22, and CCL19, but also CXCL8 (OMIM Ref. No. 146930), CXCL7(OMIM Ref. No. 121010), CXCL5 (OMIM Ref. No. 600324), CXCL1 (OMIM Ref.No. 155730), CXCL2 (OMIM Ref. No. 139110), and CXCL3 (OMIM Ref. No.139111). Functional analysis indicated that TSLP enhances the DCmaturation process, as evidenced by upregulation of DC markers andcostimulatory molecules and stronger T-cell proliferation. By screeningmyeloid cell lines, Quentmeier et al. (2001) established that an acutemyeloid leukemia line, MUTZ-3, responds by proliferating in response toTSLP. TSLP also inhibited apoptosis in these cells. Proliferation inresponse to TSLP could not be attributed to the production of othergrowth factors tested and could be inhibited by relatively highconcentrations of anti-IL7R. TSLP, like IL7, stimulated phosphorylationof STAT5 (OMIM Ref. No. 601511), but unlike IL7, it did not activateJAK3 (OMIM Ref. No. 600173). TSLP did not phosphorylatemitogen-activated protein kinases (e.g., ERK1; 601795). By flowcytometric analysis, Soumelis et al. (2002) showed that TSLP-activatedDCs (TSLP-DCs) express higher levels of HLA-DR and DCLAMP (OMIM Ref. No.605883) than do nonactivated or IL7-activated DCs, and that TSLP-DCsinduce marked proliferation and expansion of allogeneic naive CD4 (OMIMRef. No. 186940)-positive T cells. Quantitative mRNA screening and ELISAanalysis showed that TSLP-DCs do not produce detectable proinflammatorycytokines, but do produce high levels of TARC (CCL17) and MDC (CCL22)chemokines, which preferentially attract CCR4 (OMIM Ref. No.604836)-expressing Th2 lymphocytes. TSLP-DCs induced CD4 cells toproduce high amounts of IL13 (OMIM Ref. No. 147683), IL5 (OMIM Ref. No.147850), and the proinflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor (TNF;191160), but only low amounts of IL10 (OMIM Ref. No. 124092) andgamma-interferon (IFNG; 147570). RT-PCR analysis did not detect TSLP inmost hemopoietic cells, the exception being mast cells. Keratinocytes,epithelial cells, smooth muscle cells, and lung fibroblasts alsoexpressed high levels of TSLP. Within tonsils, highest levels were incrypt epithelial cells. Soumelis et al. (2002) suggested that TSLP maycontribute to constitutive inflammation in this tissue and sporadicinflammation in squamous epithelium. Immunohistochemical analysis ofallergic inflammatory tissue showed high expression of TSLP inkeratinocytes of acute and chronic atopic dermatitis lesions, but noexpression in normal skin. Strong TSLP expression in atopic dermatitiswas associated with the disappearance of langerin (OMIM Ref. No.604862)-positive Langerhans cells within the epidermis and theconcurrent appearance of many DCLAMP- activated DCs within the dermis,many of which expressed langerin. Soumelis et al. (2002) proposed thatTSLP expression by keratinocytes in atopic dermatitis lesions maycontribute directly to the activation of Langerhans cells, which maymigrate into the dermis and then the draining lymph nodes where they canprime allergen-specific Th2 responses.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Reche, P. A.; Soumelis, V.; Gorman, D. M.; Clifford, T.; Liu, M.;Travis, M.; Zurawski, S. M.; Johnston, J.; Liu, Y.-J.; Spits, H.; deWaal Malefy, R.; Kastelein, R. A.; Bazan, J. F.: Human thymic stromallymphopoietin preferentially stimulates myeloid cells. J. Immun.167:336-343, 2001; and

Soumelis, V.; Reche, P. A.; Kanzler, H.; Yuan, W.; Edward, G.; Homey,B.; Gilliet, M.; Ho, S.; Antonenko, S.; Lauerma, A.; Smith, K.; Gorman,D.; Zurawski, S.; Abrams, J.; Menon, S.; Mc.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TSLP arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 607003, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 281 (GAM281), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM281 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM281 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM281 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM281 gene encodes a GAM281 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM281 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:164, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM281 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM281 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM281 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM281 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM281 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:164, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM281folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM281 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA is designated SEQID:278, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM281 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM281 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM281target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM281 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM281 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM281 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM281 target RNA into GAM281 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM281 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM281 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM281 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM281 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM281 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM281 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM281 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM281 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

(Accession NP_(—)444285.1) is a GAM281 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BINDING SITE, designatedSEQ ID:13946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

A function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of (AccessionNP_(—)444285.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith .

15E1.2 (Accession XP_(—)290596.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. 15E1.2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by 15E1.2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of 15E1.2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of 15E1.2 (AccessionXP_(—)290596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith 15E1.2.

Alpha-1-b glycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. A1BG BINDING SITE1and A1BG BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by A1BG, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofA1BG BINDING SITE1 and A1BG BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18868 andSEQ ID:2534 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Alpha-1-bglycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2), a gene which a plasmaprotein of unknown function. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with A1BG.

The function of A1BG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1.Aminoadipate-semialdehyde synthase (AASS, Accession NP_(—)005754.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AASS BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by AASS, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AASSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6339, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofAminoadipate-semialdehyde synthase (AASS, Accession NP_(—)005754.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AASS.

ABCA13 (Accession NP_(—)689914.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCA13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ABCA13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCA13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ABCA13 (AccessionNP_(—)689914.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABCA13.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 11 (ABCC11,Accession NP_(—)149163.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCC11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ABCC11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCC11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7022, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 11 (ABCC11, AccessionNP_(—)149163.2), a gene which acts as a multispecific organic anion pumpwhich can transport nucleotide analogs (by similarity). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCC11.

The function of ABCC11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Actin binding limprotein 2 (ABLIM2, Accession NP_(—)115808.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABLIM2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byABLIM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABLIM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3488, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Actin binding limprotein 2 (ABLIM2, Accession NP_(—)115808.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABLIM2.

Acyl-coenzyme a dehydrogenase, short/branched chain (ACADSB, AccessionNP_(—)001600.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ACADSB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACADSB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ACADSB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16689, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Acyl-coenzyme adehydrogenase, short/branched chain (ACADSB, Accession NP_(—)001600.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ACADSB.

A disintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 3 (ADAMTS3, Accession NP_(—)055058.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAMTS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ADAMTS3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADAMTS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16811, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin-likeand metalloprotease (reprolysin type) with thrombospondin type 1 motif,3 (ADAMTS3, Accession NP_(—)055058.1), a gene which cleaves thepropeptides of type ii collagen prior to fibril assembly. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAMTS3.

The function of ADAMTS3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM216.1. A disintegrin-like andmetalloprotease (reprolysin type) with thrombospondin type 1 motif, 4(ADAMTS4, Accession NP_(—)005090.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAMTS4 BINDING SITE1 and ADAMTS4 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by ADAMTS4, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADAMTS4BINDING SITE1 and ADAMTS4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13757 and SEQID:1651 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin-likeand metalloprotease (reprolysin type) with thrombospondin type 1 motif,4 (ADAMTS4, Accession NP_(—)005090.1), a gene which cleaves aggrecan, acartilage proteoglycan, and may be involved in its turnover.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAMTS4.

The function of ADAMTS4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Adenosine deaminase,rna-specific, b1 (red1 homolog rat) (ADARB1, Accession NP_(—)056648.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADARB1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ADARB1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ADARB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12610, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Adenosinedeaminase, rna-specific, b1 (red1 homolog rat) (ADARB1, AccessionNP_(—)056648.1), a gene which RNA editing involves the deamination ofadenosines at specific sites. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADARB1.

The function of ADARB1 has been established by previous studies. RNAediting involves the deamination of adenosines at specific sites, theresult of which can be a change in the amino acid sequence of theprotein so that it differs from that predicted by the sequence of theDNA. Editing of the glutamate receptor B (GluRB; 138247) pre-mRNA hasbeen shown to alter a codon (referred to as the Q/R site) for a channeldeterminant that controls the calcium permeability of the AMPA glutamatereceptors. Melcher et al. (1996) tested the candidate dsRNA adenosinedeaminase DRADA (OMIM Ref. No. 601059) and showed that when coexpressedwith a GluR-B minigene in HEK 293 cells, DRADA produced low-levelediting at the GluR-B Q/R site. The authors then screened a rat braincDNA library with the predicted catalytic domain of rat DRADA toidentify other potential editing enzymes. A cDNA encoding a predicted711-amino acid protein was isolated that gave about 90% of the expectedactivity in their editing assay. Melcher et al. (1996) designated thisnovel mammalian RNA editing protein RNA-editing enzyme-1 (RED1). RatRED1 and DRADA share about 31% overall identity primarily due to theirconservation in the C-terminal catalytic domain. Northern blots showedhighest expression of RED1 in rat brain. Melcher et al. (1996) furtherobserved that while RED1 was more efficient at deaminating some sites,DRADA had stronger activity at others. They speculated that acombination of these and perhaps other editing enzymes may be involvedin determining the overall editing process for a given transcript.Higuchi et al. (2000) studied ADAR2-mediated RNA editing by generatingmice that were homozygous for a targeted functional null allele. Editingin Adar2 -/- mice was substantially reduced at most of 25 positions indiverse transcripts; the mutant mice became prone to seizures and diedyoung. The impaired phenotype appeared to result entirely from a singleunderedited position, since it reverted to normal when both alleles forthe underedited transcript were substituted with alleles encoding theedited version exonically. The critical position specifies an ionchannel determinant, the Q/R site, in AMPA receptor GluRB premessengerRNA. Higuchi et al. (2000) concluded that this transcript isphysiologically the most important substrate of ADAR2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Melcher, T.; Maas, S.; Herb, A.; Sprengel, R.; Seeburg, P. H.; Higuchi,M.: A mammalian RNA editing enzyme. Nature 379:460-463, 1996; and

Higuchi, M.; Maas, S.; Single, F. N.; Hartner, J.; Rozov, A.; Burnashev,N.; Feldmeyer, D.; Sprengel, R.; Seeburg, P. H.: Point mutation in anAMPA receptor gene rescues lethality in mi.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ADARB1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601218, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Adenylate cyclase 1 (brain) (ADCY1, Accession NP_(—)066939.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCY1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ADCY1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ADCY1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6261,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase1 (brain) (ADCY1, Accession NP_(—)066939.1), a gene which acalmodulin-sensitive adenylyl cyclase. it may play a role in memoryacquisition and learning. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADCY1.

The function of ADCY1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. Adenylate cyclase 6(ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)056085.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ADCY6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ADCY6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADCY6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16688, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase6 (ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)056085.1), a gene which this a membrane-bound,ca(2+)-inhibitable adenylyl cyclase (by similarity). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADCY6.

The function of ADCY6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.2. Adenosine a2a receptor(ADORA2A, Accession NP_(—)000666.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ADORA2A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADORA2A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADORA2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Adenosine a2areceptor (ADORA2A, Accession NP_(—)000666.2), a gene which regulatesphagocytosis, apoptosis and platelet aggregation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ADORA2A.

The function of ADORA2A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Agmatine ureohydrolase(agmatinase) (AGMAT, Accession NP_(—)079034.2) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AGMAT BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAGMAT, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AGMAT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9193, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Agmatineureohydrolase (agmatinase) (AGMAT, Accession NP_(—)079034.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AGMAT.

Angiotensin ii receptor-associated protein (AGTRAP, AccessionNP_(—)065083.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AGTRAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AGTRAP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AGTRAP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3359, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Angiotensin iireceptor-associated protein (AGTRAP, Accession NP_(—)065083.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AGTRAP.

Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR, Accession NP_(—)001612.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AHR BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby AHR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AHR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8217, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Aryl hydrocarbonreceptor (AHR, Accession NP_(—)001612.1), a gene which plays a role inmodulating carcinogenesis through the induction ofxenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes and therefore may be associated withStomach tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Stomach tumors, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with AHR.

The function of AHR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Absent in melanoma 1(AIM1, Accession XP_(—)166300.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AIM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AIM1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16864, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Absent in melanoma1 (AIM1, Accession XP_(—)166300.1), a gene which is altered inassociation with tumor suppression in a model of human melanoma andtherefore may be associated with Malignant melanoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMalignant melanoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AIM1.

The function of AIM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Aldehyde dehydrogenase1 family, member b1 (ALDH1B1, Accession NP_(—)000683.3) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALDH1B1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ALDH1B1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALDH1B1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2153, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 1 family, member b1 (ALDH1B1, Accession NP_(—)000683.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH1B1.

Arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase (ALOX15, Accession NP_(—)001131.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALOX15BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ALOX15, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofALOX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19939, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Arachidonate15-lipoxygenase (ALOX15, Accession NP_(—)001131.1), a gene whichconverts arachidonic acid to 15s-hydroperoxyeicosatetraenoic acid.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALOX15.

The function of ALOX15 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. AMID (AccessionNP_(—)116186.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AMID BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AMID, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AMID BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5895, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of AMID (AccessionNP_(—)116186.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AMID.

Ankyrin repeat domain 6 (ANKRD6, Accession NP_(—)055757.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANKRD6 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ANKRD6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANKRD6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1746, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatdomain 6 (ANKRD6, Accession NP_(—)055757.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ANKRD6.

Alanyl (membrane) aminopeptidase (aminopeptidase n, aminopeptidase m,microsomal aminopeptidase, cd13, p150) (ANPEP, Accession NP_(—)001141.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANPEPBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ANPEP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofANPEP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6737, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Alanyl (membrane)aminopeptidase (aminopeptidase n, aminopeptidase m, microsomalaminopeptidase, cd13, p150) (ANPEP, Accession NP_(—)001141.1), a genewhich is a cell- surface transmembrane glycosylated metalloprotease thatprocesses signaling peptides. and therefore may be associated withLeukemia, lymphoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Leukemia, lymphoma, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with ANPEP.

The function of ANPEP has been established by previous studies. Asurface antigen glycoprotein of molecular weight about 150,000 isrecognized by monoclonal antibodies MY7 and MCS2. Look et al. (1986)isolated the complete ANPEP gene, which they called GP150, from a humanplacental genomic library. By study of somatic cell hybrid DNA and by insitu hybridization, the GP150 gene was assigned to 15q25-q26. Thischromosomal location coincides with that of the oncogene FES (OMIM Ref.No. 190030), which is also expressed in myeloid cells. They are separateloci, however, because FES probes do not hybridize to cloned sequencesspanning the GP150 gene and the 2 genes have different restriction maps.Like FES, GP150 is distal to the breakpoint in t(15;17)(q22;q21.1) ofacute promyelocytic leukemia. By analysis of mouse- human somatic cellhybrids, Watt and Willard (1990) assigned the ANPEP gene, which theycalled PEPN, to 15q11-qter. With a genomic DNA probe, they detected afrequent DraIII polymorphism useful as a marker for human chromosome 15.Look et al. (1989) determined the complete primary structure of GP150,known as CD13. The large extracellular carboxyterminal domain containeda pentapeptide consensus sequence characteristic of members of thezinc-binding metalloproteinase superfamily. Sequence comparisons withknown enzymes of this class showed that CD13 and aminopeptidase N areidentical. The latter enzyme was thought to be involved in themetabolism of regulatory peptides by diverse cell types, including smallintestinal and renal tubular epithelial cells, macrophages,granulocytes, and synaptic membranes from the CNS.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Look, A. T.; Ashmun, R. A.; Shapiro, L. H.; Peiper, S. C.: Human myeloidplasma membrane glycoprotein CD13 (gp150) is identical to aminopeptidaseN. J. Clin. Invest. 83:1299-1307, 1989; and

Look, A. T.; Peiper, S. C.; Rebentisch, M. B.; Ashmun, R. A.; Roussel,M. F.; Lemons, R. S.; Le Beau, M. M.; Rubin, C. M.; Sherr, C. J.:Molecular cloning, expression, and chromosomal.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of ANPEP arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 151530, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. AP1S3 (Accession XP_(—)291023.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AP1S3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by AP1S3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AP1S3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10109, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of AP1S3 (AccessionXP_(—)291023.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AP1S3.

Adaptor-related protein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit (AP3S2, AccessionNP_(—)005820.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AP3S2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AP3S2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP3S2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19874, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit (AP3S2, Accession NP_005820.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP3S2.

Apoptotic protease activating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APAF1BINDING SITE1 and APAF1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by APAF1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APAF1 BINDING SITE1 andAPAF1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16578 and SEQ ID:19360respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1), a gene whichfunctions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads to caspase 9dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may be associated withCancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)037361.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APAF1 BINDING SITE1 andAPAF1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by APAF1, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of APAF1 BINDING SITE1 and APAF1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:16578 and SEQ ID:19360 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)037361.1), a gene whichfunctions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads to caspase 9dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may be associated withCancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. APG-1 (AccessionNP_(—)055093.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. APG-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APG-1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of APG-1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17324, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of APG-1 (AccessionNP_(—)055093.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APG-1.

APM1 (Accession NP_(—)004788.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APM1 BINDING SITE1 through APM1 BINDING SITE3are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby APM1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APM1 BINDING SITE1through APM1 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:20035, SEQ ID:5598 and SEQID:11707 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of APM1 (AccessionNP_(—)004788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APM1.

Apolipoprotein b mrna editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3f(APOBEC3F, Accession NP_(—)660341.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. APOBEC3F BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APOBEC3F,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOBEC3F BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5622, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein bmrna editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3f (APOBEC3F, AccessionNP_(—)660341.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APOBEC3F.

Apolipoprotein l, 2 (APOL2, Accession NP_(—)663612.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APOL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APOL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8064, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,2 (APOL2, Accession NP_(—)663612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with APOL2.

Apolipoprotein l, 2 (APOL2, Accession NP_(—)112092.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APOL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APOL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8064, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,2 (APOL2, Accession NP_(—)112092.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with APOL2.

Amyloid beta precursor protein (cytoplasmic tail) binding protein 2(APPBP2, Accession NP_(—)006371.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APPBP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APPBP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APPBP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4095, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Amyloid betaprecursor protein (cytoplasmic tail) binding protein 2 (APPBP2,Accession NP_(—)006371.2), a gene which interacts with the basolateralsorting signal of amyloid precursor protein. and therefore may beassociated with Alzheimer's disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APPBP2.

The function of APPBP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. APPL (AccessionNP_(—)036228.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. APPL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APPL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of APPL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12068, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of APPL (AccessionNP_(—)036228.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APPL.

Aquaporin 2 (collecting duct) (AQP2, Accession NP_(—)000477.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by AQP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AQP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18318, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 2(collecting duct) (AQP2, Accession NP_(—)000477.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP2.

Aquaporin 6, kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AQP6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3169, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6,kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1), a gene whichparticipates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Aquaporin 6, kidneyspecific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)001643.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by AQP6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AQP6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3169, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6,kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)001643.1), a gene whichparticipates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Archain 1 (ARCN1,Accession NP_(—)001646.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARCN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARCN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARCN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13747, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Archain 1 (ARCN1,Accession NP_(—)001646.2), a gene which plays a fundamental role ineukaryotic cell biology. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARCN1.

The function of ARCN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Adp-ribosylation factorrelated protein 1 (ARFRP1, Accession NP_(—)003215.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARFRP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ARFRP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARFRP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6901, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Adp-ribosylationfactor related protein 1 (ARFRP1, Accession NP_(—)003215.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARFRP1.

Ras homolog gene family, member f (in filopodia) (ARHF, AccessionNP_(—)061907.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARHF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ARHF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7962, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ras homolog genefamily, member f (in filopodia) (ARHF, Accession NP_(—)061907.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHF.

Rho gtpase activating protein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ARHGAP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ARHGAP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4096, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Rho gtpaseactivating protein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGAP1.

ARHGAP11A (Accession NP_(—)055598.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP11A BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byARHGAP11A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGAP11A BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ARHGAP11A(Accession NP_(—)055598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARHGAP11A.

Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 4 (ARHGEF4, AccessionNP_(—)127462.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGEF4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14328, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Rho guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 4 (ARHGEF4, Accession NP_(—)127462.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGEF4.

Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 4 (ARHGEF4, AccessionNP_(—)056135.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGEF4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14328, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Rho guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 4 (ARHGEF4, Accession NP_(—)056135.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGEF4.

ARPP-19 (Accession NP_(—)006619.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARPP-19 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARPP-19,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARPP-19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:944, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ARPP-19 (AccessionNP_(—)006619.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARPP-19.

Arylsulfatase b (ARSB, Accession NP_(—)000037.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARSB BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ARSB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARSB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13855, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Arylsulfatase b(ARSB, Accession NP_(—)000037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ARSB.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 16 (ASB16, AccessionNP_(—)543139.4) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASB16, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ASB16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14722, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeat andsocs box-containing 16 (ASB16, Accession NP_(—)543139.4) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB16.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, AccessionNP_(—)060343.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB6 BINDING SITE1 and ASB6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byASB6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASB6 BINDING SITE1 andASB6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10305 and SEQ ID:2196respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeat andsocs box-containing 6 (ASB6, Accession NP_(—)060343.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB6.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, AccessionNP_(—)821066.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB6 BINDING SITE1 and ASB6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byASB6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASB6 BINDING SITE1 andASB6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10305 and SEQ ID:2196respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeat andsocs box-containing 6 (ASB6, Accession NP_(—)821066.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB6.

ASE-1 (Accession NP_(—)036231.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ASE-1 BINDING SITE1 and ASE-1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byASE-1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASE-1 BINDING SITE1 andASE-1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3101 and SEQ ID:1741respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ASE-1 (AccessionNP_(—)036231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ASE-1.

ATF7IP2 (Accession NP_(—)079273.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATF7IP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATF7IP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATF7IP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9602, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ATF7IP2 (AccessionNP_(—)079273.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATF7IP2.

Ataxia telangiectasia mutated (includes complementation groups a, c andd) (ATM, Accession NP_(—)000042.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATM BINDING SITE1 and ATM BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ATM, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATM BINDING SITE1 and ATM BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:12000 and SEQ ID:1837 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ataxiatelangiectasia mutated (includes complementation groups a, c and d)(ATM, Accession NP_(—)000042.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ATM.

Atpase, na+/k+ transporting, beta 2 polypeptide (ATP1B2, AccessionNP_(—)001669.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP1B2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP1B2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP1B2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16916, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, na+/k+transporting, beta 2 polypeptide (ATP1B2, Accession NP_(—)001669.1), agene which catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP coupled with the exchange ofNa +/K+ ions across the plasma membrane. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ATP1B2.

The function of ATP1B2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Atpase, (na+)/k+transporting, beta 4 polypeptide (ATP1B4, Accession NP_(—)036201.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP1B4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ATP1B4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofATP1B4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13042, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, (na+)/k+transporting, beta 4 polypeptide (ATP1B4, Accession NP_(—)036201.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP1B4.

Atpase, h+ transporting, lysosomal 38 kda, v0 subunit d isoform 2(ATP6V0D2, Accession NP_(—)689778.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP6V0D2 BINDING SITE1 and ATP6V0D2BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by ATP6V0D2, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V0D2BINDING SITE1 and ATP6V0D2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17102 andSEQ ID:15039 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, h+transporting, lysosomal 38 kda, v0 subunit d isoform 2 (ATP6V0D2,Accession NP_(—)689778.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATP6V0D2.

ATP6V1A (Accession NP_(—)001681.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP6V1A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP6V1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ATP6V1A (AccessionNP_(—)001681.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP6V1A.

Atpase, cu++ transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A,Accession NP_(—)000043.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP7A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP7A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP7A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, cu++transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A, AccessionNP_000043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP7A.

Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)068713.2) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11802, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)068713.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)001690.2) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11802, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)001690.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 4(B4GALT4, Accession NP_(—)003769.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. B4GALT4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by B4GALT4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B4GALT4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11028, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Udp-gal:betaglcnacbeta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 4 (B4GALT4, AccessionNP_(—)003769.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith B4GALT4.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B4GALT5, Accession NP_(—)004767.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. B4GALT5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by B4GALT5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B4GALT5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16140, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Udp-gal:betaglcnacbeta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5 (B4GALT5, AccessionNP_(—)004767.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith B4GALT5.

Xylosylprotein beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 7(galactosyltransferase i) (B4GALT7, Accession NP_(—)009186.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. B4GALT7 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by B4GALT7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B4GALT7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18475, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Xylosylproteinbeta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 7 (galactosyltransferase i)(B4GALT7, Accession NP_(—)009186.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with B4GALT7.

BA108L7.2 (Accession NP_(—)112233.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BA108L7.2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBA108L7.2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BA108L7.2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of BA108L7.2(Accession NP_(—)112233.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with BA108L7.2.

Beta-site app-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NP_(—)620429.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BACE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BACE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16660, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NP_(—)620429.1), a gene which isresponsible for the proteolytic processing of the amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Alzheimer disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BACE.

The function of BACE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Beta-site app-cleavingenzyme (BACE, Accession NP_036236.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by BACE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16660, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NP_(—)036236.1), a gene which isresponsible for the proteolytic processing of the amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Alzheimer disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BACE.

The function of BACE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Beta-site app-cleavingenzyme (BACE, Accession NP_620427.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by BACE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16660, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NP_(—)620427.1), a gene which isresponsible for the proteolytic processing of the amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Alzheimer disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BACE.

The function of BACE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Beta-site app-cleavingenzyme (BACE, Accession NP_620428.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by BACE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16660, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NP_(—)620428.1), a gene which isresponsible for the proteolytic processing of the amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Alzheimer disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BACE.

The function of BACE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Btb and cnc homology 1,basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2 (BACH2, AccessionNP_(—)068585.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BACH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BACH2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BACH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2573, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Btb and cnchomology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2 (BACH2,Accession NP_(—)068585.1), a gene which acts as repressor or activator,binds to maf recognition elements and therefore may be associated withNon-hodgkin lymphoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Non-hodgkin lymphoma, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with BACH2.

The function of BACH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Bcl2-associatedathanogene 5 (BAG5, Accession NP_(—)004864.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BAG5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBAG5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BAG5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5695, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Bcl2-associatedathanogene 5 (BAG5, Accession NP_(—)004864.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BAG5.

Bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, AccessionNP_(—)038477.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BAZ2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BAZ2A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BAZ2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8852, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Bromodomainadjacent to zinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, Accession NP_(—)038477.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BAZ2A.

Butyrylcholinesterase (BCHE, Accession NP_(—)000046.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCHE BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby BCHE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCHE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7089, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofButyrylcholinesterase (BCHE, Accession NP_(—)000046.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BCHE.

B-cell cll/lymphoma 10 (BCL10, Accession NP_(—)003912.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCL10 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BCL10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCL10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19576, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of B-cellcll/lymphoma 10 (BCL10, Accession NP_(—)003912.1), a gene which is apositive regulator of lymphocyte proliferation, NF-kappaB activator. andtherefore may be associated with Malt lymphoma, follicular lymphoma.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Malt lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with BCL10.

The function of BCL10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Bradykinin receptor b1(BDKRB1, Accession NP_(—)000701.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BDKRB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BDKRB1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BDKRB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8663, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Bradykininreceptor b1 (BDKRB1, Accession NP_(—)000701.2), a gene which mediatesintracellular calcium flux. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with BDKRB1.

The function of BDKRB1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Bradykinin receptor b2(BDKRB2, Accession NP_(—)000614.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BDKRB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BDKRB2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BDKRB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Bradykininreceptor b2 (BDKRB2, Accession NP_(—)000614.1), a gene which involves ininflammation, vasodilation, smooth muscle contraction, relaxation, andresponse to pain and therefore may be associated with Cardiovasculardiseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Cardiovascular diseases, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with BDKRB2.

The function of BDKRB2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. B double prime 1,subunit of rna polymerase iii transcription initiation factor iiib(BDP1, Accession NP_(—)060899.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BDP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BDP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BDP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19556, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of B double prime 1,subunit of rna polymerase iii transcription initiation factor iiib(BDP1, Accession NP_(—)060899.1), a gene which activates RNA polymeraseIII transcription. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BDP1.

The function of BDP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM146.1. BENE (AccessionNP_(—)005425.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BENE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BENE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BENE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6009, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of BENE (AccessionNP_(—)005425.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BENE.

BHD (Accession NP_(—)659434.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BHD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byBHD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BHD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9036, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of BHD (AccessionNP_(—)659434.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BHD.

BIA2 (Accession NP_(—)056246.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BIA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BIA2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BIA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6389, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of BIA2 (AccessionNP_(—)056246.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BIA2.

Bh3 interacting domain death agonist (BID, Accession NP_(—)001187.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BID BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by BID, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BIDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10620, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Bh3 interactingdomain death agonist (BID, Accession NP_(—)001187.1), a gene whichinduces ice-like proteases and apoptosis and therefore may be associatedwith Cat eye syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Cat eye syndrome, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BID.

The function of BID has been established by previous studies. Wang etal. (1996) identified a gene they termed BID (BH3 Interacting domainDeath agonist) that encodes a novel death agonist that heterodimerizeswith either agonists (BAX) or antagonists (BCL2). BID possesses only theBH3 domain, lacks a C-terminal signal-anchor segment, and is found inboth cytosolic and membrane locations. BID's only homology with the BCL2family is the conserved BH3 domain. BID counters the protective effectof BCL2. Expression of BID induces ICE-like proteases which are thoughtto be downstream of BCL2, activated in apoptosis, and required foraspects of cell death. Wang et al. (1996) stated that the discovery ofthis BH3-only molecule supports the identification of BH3 as a deathdomain and favors a model in which BID represents a death ligand for themembrane-bound receptor BAX. Luo et al. (1998) reported the purificationof a cytosolic protein that induces cytochrome c release frommitochondria in response to caspase-8 (CASP8; 601763), the apicalcaspase activated by cell surface death receptors such as FAS (OMIM Ref.No. 134637) and TNF (OMIM Ref. No. 191160). Peptide mass fingerprintingidentified this protein as BID. CASP8 cleaves BID, and the COOH-terminalpart translocates to mitochondria where it triggers cytochrome crelease. Immunodepletion of BID from cell extracts eliminated thecytochrome c releasing activity. The cytochrome c releasing activity ofBID was antagonized by BCL2 (OMIM Ref. No. 151430). A mutation at theBH3 domain diminished its cytochrome c releasing activity. BID,therefore, relays an apoptotic signal from the cell surface tomitochondria. Li et al. (1998) reported that BID is a specific proximalsubstrate of CASP8 in the Fas apoptotic signaling pathway. Whilefull-length BID is localized in cytosol, truncated BID translocates tomitochondria and thus transduces apoptotic signals from cytoplasmicmembrane to mitochondria. Truncated BID induces first the clustering ofmitochondria around the nuclei and release of cytochrome c independentof caspase activity, and then the loss of mitochondrial membranepotential, cell shrinkage, and nuclear condensation in acaspase-dependent fashion. The results of Li et al. (1998) indicatedthat BID is a mediator of mitochondrial damage induced by CASP8.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of BID.Yin et al. (1999) generated mice deficient in Bid by homologousrecombination. Bid -/- mice were born at the expected frequency and hadno developmental abnormalities. When Bid -/- mice were injected with anantibody against Fas, nearly all survived, whereas wildtype mice diedfrom hepatocellular apoptosis and hemorrhagic necrosis. About half ofthe Bid -/- mice had no apparent liver injury and showed no evidence ofactivation of the effector caspases 3 (OMIM Ref. No. 600636) and 7 (OMIMRef. No. 601761), although the initiator caspase-8 had been activated.Other Bid-deficient mice survived with only moderate damage: all 3caspases (3, 7, and 8) were activated, but their cell nuclei wereintact, and no mitochondrial cytochrome c was released. Yin et al.(1999) also investigated the effects of Bid deficiency in cultured cellstreated with anti-Fas antibody or with TNF-alpha. In these Bid -/-cells, mitochondrial dysfunction was delayed, cytochrome c was notreleased, effector caspase activity was reduced, and the cleavage ofapoptosis substrates was altered. This loss-of-function model indicatesthat Bid is a critical substrate in vivo for signaling by death-receptoragonists that mediates a mitochondrial amplification loop that isessential for the apoptosis of selected cells.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for BID isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Li, H.; Zhu, H.; Xu, C.; Yuan, J.: Cleavage of BID by caspase 8 mediatesthe mitochondrial damage in the Fas pathway of apoptosis. Cell94:491-501, 1998; and

Yin, X.-M.; Wang, K.; Gross, A.; Zhao, Y.; Zinkel, S.; Klocke, B.; Roth,K. A.; Korsmeyer, S. J.: Bid-deficient mice are resistant to Fas-inducedhepatocellular apoptosis. Nature 400.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BID are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601997, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. BMF (Accession NP_(—)277038.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BMF BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BMF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BMF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of BMF (AccessionNP_(—)277038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BMF.

Bone morphogenetic protein 6 (BMP6, Accession NP_(—)001709.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BMP6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BMP6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BMP6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6882, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Bone morphogeneticprotein 6 (BMP6, Accession NP_(—)001709.1), a gene which inducescartilage and bone formation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with BMP6.

The function of BMP6 has been established by previous studies. See BMP5(OMIM Ref. No. 112265). Hahn et al. (1992) mapped both BMP5 and BMP6 tohuman chromosome 6 by study of human/rodent somatic cell hybrid lineswith cDNA probes. Olavesen et al. (1997) reported fine mapping of 39ESTs on 6p25-p23. Most of the ESTs (31 of 39) were positioned in the6p24-p23 interval; of these, 8 were located within a single PAC clone.BMP6 was 1 of the 8 loci on the PAC, between TFAP2 (OMIM Ref. No.107580) at the centromeric side and DSP (OMIM Ref. No. 125647) on thetelomeric side. Rickard et al. (1998) presented evidence that theskeletal effects of estrogen on bone and cartilage may be mediated byincreased production of BMP6 by osteoblasts. They investigated theeffect of estrogen on BMP production in 2 estrogen- responsive, humanimmortalized cell lines that display the mature osteoblast phenotype.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hahn, G. V.; Cohen, R. B.; Wozney, J. M.; Levitz, C. L.; Shore, E. M.;Zasloff, M. A.; Kaplan, F. S.: A bone morphogenetic protein subfamily:chromosomal localization of human genes for BMP5, BMP6, and BMP7.Genomics 14:759-762, 1992; and

Rickard, D. J.; Hofbauer, L. C.; Bonde, S. K.; Gori, F.; Spelsberg, T.C.; Riggs, B. L.: Bone morphogenetic protein-6 production in humanosteoblastic cell lines: selective regulation b.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of BMP6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 112266, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. BNIP-S (Accession NP_(—)612122.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BNIP-S BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by BNIP-S, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BNIP-SBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5845, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of BNIP-S (AccessionNP_(—)612122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BNIP-S.

BRIP1 (Accession NP_(—)114432.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BRIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BRIP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRIP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13904, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of BRIP1 (AccessionNP_(—)114432.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BRIP1.

Bromodomain and phd finger containing, 3 (BRPF3, AccessionXP_(—)166450.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BRPF3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BRPF3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BRPF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7755, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Bromodomain andphd finger containing, 3 (BRPF3, Accession XP_(—)166450.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BRPF3.

Butyrophilin, subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NP_(—)008979.2)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTN3A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BTN3A1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBTN3A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2067, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Butyrophilin,subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NP_(—)008979.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BTN3A1.

BXDC1 (Accession XP_(—)166303.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BXDC1 BINDING SITE1 and BXDC1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byBXDC1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BXDC1 BINDING SITE1 andBXDC1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4549 and SEQ ID:12129respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of BXDC1 (AccessionXP_(—)166303.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BXDC1.

BY55 (Accession NP_(—)008984.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BY55 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BY55, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BY55 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7101, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of BY55 (AccessionNP_(—)008984.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BY55.

Chromosome 11 open reading frame 13 (C11orf13, Accession NP_(—)003466.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C11orf13BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C11orf13, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C11orf13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3521, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 11 openreading frame 13 (C11orf13, Accession NP_(—)003466.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C11orf13.

Chromosome 11 open reading frame 17 (C11orf17, Accession NP_(—)065693.2)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C11orf17BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C11orf17, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C11orf17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11525, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 11 openreading frame 17 (C11orf17, Accession NP_(—)065693.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C11orf17.

Chromosome 13 open reading frame 1 (C13orf1, Accession NP_(—)065189.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C13orf1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C13orf1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C13orf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5746, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 13 openreading frame 1 (C13orf1, Accession NP_(—)065189.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C13orf1.

Chromosome 14 open reading frame 1 (C14orf1, Accession NP_(—)009107.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C14orf1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C14orf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12744, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 14 openreading frame 1 (C14orf1, Accession NP_(—)009107.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C14orf1.

C14orf113 (Accession NP_(—)060100.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf113 BINDING SITE1 and C14orf113BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by C14orf113, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf113BINDING SITE1 and C14orf113 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18863 andSEQ ID:5052 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of C14orf113(Accession NP_(—)060100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf113.

C14orf115 (Accession NP_(—)060698.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf115 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf115, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf115 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1480, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of C14orf115(Accession NP_(—)060698.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf115.

C14orf143 (Accession NP_(—)660274.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf143 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf143, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf143 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of C14orf143(Accession NP_(—)660274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf143.

C14orf92 (Accession NP_(—)055643.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf92 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf92,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf92 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of C14orf92(Accession NP_(—)055643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf92.

Chromosome 16 open reading frame 7 (C16orf7, Accession NP_(—)004904.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C16orf7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C16orf7, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C16orf7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16110, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 16 openreading frame 7 (C16orf7, Accession NP_(—)004904.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C16orf7.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf24, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C1orf24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19538, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf24.

C1q and tumor necrosis factor related protein 6 (C1QTNF6, AccessionNP_(—)114116.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C1QTNF6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1QTNF6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C1QTNF6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14882,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of C1q and tumornecrosis factor related protein 6 (C1QTNF6, Accession NP_(—)114116.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C1QTNF6.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 147 (C20orf147, AccessionNP_(—)689880.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf147 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf147, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf147 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16257,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20 openreading frame 147 (C20orf147, Accession NP_(—)689880.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf147.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 67 (C21orf67, Accession NP_(—)478068.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf67BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf67, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf67 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6569, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21 openreading frame 67 (C21orf67, Accession NP_(—)478068.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf67.

Chromosome 22 open reading frame 19 (C22orf19, Accession NP_(—)003669.2)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C22orf19BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C22orf19, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C22orf19 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18897, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 22 openreading frame 19 (C22orf19, Accession NP_(—)003669.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C22orf19.

C3IP1 (Accession NP_(—)067646.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C3IP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C3IP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C3IP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2482, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of C3IP1 (AccessionNP_(—)067646.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C3IP1.

C4orf9 (Accession XP_(—)035572.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C4orf9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C4orf9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C4orf9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of C4orf9 (AccessionXP_(—)035572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C4orf9.

Chromosome 6 open reading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf33BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C6orf33, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C6orf33 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6896, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 6 openreading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C6orf33.

C6orf5 (Accession NP_(—)056339.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf5 BINDING SITE1 and C6orf5 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby C6orf5, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf5 BINDING SITE1 andC6orf5 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12805 and SEQ ID:10099respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of C6orf5 (AccessionNP_(—)056339.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf5.

C6orf57 (Accession NP_(—)660310.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf57 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf57,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf57 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2114, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of C6orf57 (AccessionNP_(—)660310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf57.

Complement component 7 (C7, Accession NP_(—)000578.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C7 BINDING SITE1 and C7BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by C7, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C7BINDING SITE1 and C7 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17778 and SEQID:9684 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent 7 (C7, Accession NP_(—)000578.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with C7.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 5 (C9orf5, Accession NP_(—)114401.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C9orf5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC9orf5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14258, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 5 (C9orf5, Accession NP_(—)114401.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf5.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NP_(—)061829.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf9BINDING SITE1 and C9orf9 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by C9orf9, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of C9orf9 BINDING SITE1 and C9orf9 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:5477 and SEQ ID:11520 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NP_(—)061829.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf9.

CAB2 (Accession NP_(—)219487.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAB2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CAB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9181, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of CAB2 (AccessionNP_(—)219487.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAB2.

Calcium binding protein 4 (CABP4, Accession NP_(—)660201.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CABP4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CABP4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CABP4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7624, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Calcium bindingprotein 4 (CABP4, Accession NP_(—)660201.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CABP4.

Calcium modulating ligand (CAMLG, Accession NP_(—)001736.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CAMLG BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CAMLG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMLGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18944, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Calcium modulatingligand (CAMLG, Accession NP_(—)001736.1), a gene which is likelyinvolved in the mobilization of calcium as a result of the tcr/cd3complex interaction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAMLG.

The function of CAMLG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. CAPRI (AccessionNP_(—)008920.3) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CAPRI BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAPRI, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CAPRI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4271, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of CAPRI (AccessionNP_(—)008920.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAPRI.

Caspase recruitment domain family, member 6 (CARD6, AccessionNP_(—)115976.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CARD6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CARD6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CARD6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9036, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Caspaserecruitment domain family, member 6 (CARD6, Accession NP_(—)115976.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CARD6.

Caspase 2, apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cellexpressed, developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, AccessionNP_(—)116766.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CASP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116766.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116765.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16398, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116765.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)001215.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16398, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)001215.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116764.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16398, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116764.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203520.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15049, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203520.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203521.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15049, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203521.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)001219.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15049, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)001219.2), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203519.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15049, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203519.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Core-binding factor,runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2, AccessionNP_(—)787060.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CBFA2T2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8242, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)787060.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Chemokine (c-c motif)ligand 16 (CCL16, Accession NP_(—)004581.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL16 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCCL16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCL16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 16 (CCL16, Accession NP_(—)004581.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL16.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL22 BINDINGSITE1 and CCL22 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CCL22, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CCL22 BINDING SITE1 and CCL22 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:15049 and SEQ ID:1679 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL22.

Cyclin f (CCNF, Accession NP_(—)001752.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CCNF BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CCNF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin f (CCNF,Accession NP_(—)001752.1), a gene which likely to be involved in thecontrol of the cell cycle during s phase and g2. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCNF.

The function of CCNF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Ccr4 carbon cataboliterepression 4-like (s. cerevisiae) (CCRN4L, Accession NP_(—)036250.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCRN4LBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CCRN4L, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCCRN4L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4698, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ccr4 carboncatabolite repression 4-like (s. cerevisiae) (CCRN4L, AccessionNP_(—)036250.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CCRN4L.

Cd209 antigen (CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD209 BINDING SITE1 and CD209BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by CD209, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD209BINDING SITE1 and CD209 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4298 and SEQID:17051 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cd209 antigen(CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1), a gene which may play an importantrole in the CD4-independent association of HIV with cells. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD209.

The function of CD209 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Cd24 antigen (smallcell lung carcinoma cluster 4 antigen) (CD24, Accession NP_(—)037362.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CD24, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCD24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19572, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cd24 antigen(small cell lung carcinoma cluster 4 antigen) (CD24, AccessionNP_(—)037362.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CD24.

Cdc14 cell division cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B,Accession NP_(—)201589.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDC14B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDC14B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC14BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17127, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cdc14 celldivision cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B, AccessionNP_(—)201589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDC14B.

Cell division cycle 2-like 2 (CDC2L2, Accession NP_(—)296370.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDC2L2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDC2L2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CDC2L2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cell divisioncycle 2-like 2 (CDC2L2, Accession NP_(—)296370.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC2L2.

Cdc6 cell division cycle 6 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (CDC6, AccessionNP_(—)001245.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDC6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDC6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDC6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9211, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cdc6 cell divisioncycle 6 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (CDC6, Accession NP_001245.1), a genewhich is a component of the origin recognition complex (orc) that bindsorigins of replication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CDC6.

The function of CDC6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. CDCP1 (AccessionNP_(—)073753.3) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDCP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDCP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDCP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12091, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of CDCP1 (AccessionNP_(—)073753.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDCP1.

Cadherin 1, type 1, e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, AccessionNP_(—)004351.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH1 BINDING SITE1 and CDH1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CDH1, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CDH1 BINDING SITE1 and CDH1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:12580 and SEQ ID:5514 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 1, type1, e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, Accession NP_(—)004351.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH1.

Cadherin 17, li cadherin (liver-intestine) (CDH17, AccessionNP_(—)004054.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH17 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDH17, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDH17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13851, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 17, licadherin (liver-intestine) (CDH17, Accession NP_(—)004054.2), a genewhich may have a role in the morphological organization of liver andintestine and involved in intestinal peptide transport. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH17.

The function of CDH17 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. CDK11 (AccessionXP_(—)166324.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDK11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDK11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDK11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8162, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of CDK11 (AccessionXP_(—)166324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDK11.

CDKAL1 (Accession NP_(—)060244.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDKAL1 BINDING SITE1 and CDKAL1 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby CDKAL1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDKAL1 BINDING SITE1 andCDKAL1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1255 and SEQ ID:3603respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of CDKAL1 (AccessionNP_(—)060244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDKAL1.

CDT6 (Accession NP_(—)066969.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDT6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CDT6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18500, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of CDT6 (AccessionNP_(—)066969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDT6.

Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 8 (CEACAM8,Accession NP_(—)001807.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CEACAM8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CEACAM8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CEACAM8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Carcinoembryonicantigen-related cell adhesion molecule 8 (CEACAM8, AccessionNP_(—)001807.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CEACAM8.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, AccessionNP_(—)059120.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR1 BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CECR1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR1BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9037 and SEQID:4574 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)059120.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, AccessionNP_(—)803124.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR1 BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CECR1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR1BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4574 and SEQID:9037 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)803124.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

Centromere protein h (CENPH, Accession NP_(—)075060.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CENPH BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CENPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CENPH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19549, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Centromere proteinh (CENPH, Accession NP_(—)075060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CENPH.

Centromere protein j (CENPJ, Accession NP_(—)060921.2) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CENPJ BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CENPJ, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CENPJ BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13565, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Centromere proteinj (CENPJ, Accession NP_(—)060921.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CENPJ.

CGI-150 (Accession NP_(—)057164.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-150 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-150,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-150 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2191, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of CGI-150 (AccessionNP_(—)057164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-150.

CGI-43 (Accession NP_(—)056437.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-43 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-43,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-43 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of CGI-43 (AccessionNP_(—)056437.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-43.

Chromodomain helicase dna binding protein 5 (CHD5, AccessionNP_(—)056372.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CHD5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHD5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CHD5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2568, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chromodomainhelicase dna binding protein 5 (CHD5, Accession NP_(—)056372.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CHD5.

Chromatin accessibility complex 1 (CHRAC1, Accession NP_(—)059140.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHRAC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CHRAC1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCHRAC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9475, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chromatinaccessibility complex 1 (CHRAC1, Accession NP_(—)059140.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHRAC1.

Carbohydrate (chondroitin) synthase 1 (CHSY1, Accession NP_055733.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHSY1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CHSY1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHSY1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11924, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(chondroitin) synthase 1 (CHSY1, Accession NP_(—)055733.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHSY1.

Cold autoinflammatory syndrome 1 (CIAS1, Accession NP_(—)004886.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CIAS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CIAS1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CIAS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13461, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Coldautoinflammatory syndrome 1 (CIAS1, Accession NP_(—)004886.2), a genewhich may mediate protein-protein interactions; contains a leucine richrepeat and therefore may be associated with Familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome, muckle-wells syndrome. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome, muckle-wells syndrome, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CIAS1.

The function of CIAS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM90.1. CIP29 (AccessionNP_(—)115740.3) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CIP29 BINDING SITE1 and CIP29 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CIP29,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CIP29 BINDING SITE1 andCIP29 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3509 and SEQ ID:20120respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of CIP29 (AccessionNP_(—)115740.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CIP29.

Claudin 14 (CLDN14, Accession NP_(—)652763.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLDN14 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CLDN14, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLDN14BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3558, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Claudin 14(CLDN14, Accession NP_(—)652763.1), a gene which provides structuralsupport for the auditory neuroepithelium. and therefore is associatedwith Deafness. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Deafness, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CLDN14.

The function of CLDN14 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CLECSF12 BINDING SITE1 and CLECSF12BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by CLECSF12, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLECSF12BINDING SITE1 and CLECSF12 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16192 andSEQ ID:15296 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2), a gene which is a pattern-recognition receptor . Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLECSF12.

The function of CLECSF12 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Chloride intracellularchannel 5 (CLIC5, Accession NP_(—)058625.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLIC5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCLIC5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLIC5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19116, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chlorideintracellular channel 5 (CLIC5, Accession NP_(—)058625.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CLIC5.

Ceroid-lipofuscinosis, neuronal 6, late infantile, variant (CLN6,Accession NP_(—)060352.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CLN6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CLN6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CLN6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19830, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofCeroid-lipofuscinosis, neuronal 6, late infantile, variant (CLN6,Accession NP_(—)060352.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLN6.

Ceroid-lipofuscinosis, neuronal 8 (epilepsy, progressive with mentalretardation) (CLN8, Accession NP_(—)061764.2) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLN8 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCLN8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLN8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofCeroid-lipofuscinosis, neuronal 8 (epilepsy, progressive with mentalretardation) (CLN8, Accession NP_(—)061764.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CLN8.

Cell matrix adhesion regulator (CMAR, Accession NP_(—)005191.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CMAR BINDINGSITE1 and CMAR BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CMAR, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CMAR BINDING SITE1 and CMAR BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:5053 and SEQ ID:18767 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cell matrixadhesion regulator (CMAR, Accession NP_(—)005191.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CMAR.

Calponin 2 (CNN2, Accession NP_(—)004359.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNN2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCNN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Calponin 2 (CNN2,Accession NP_(—)004359.1), a gene which may be involved in thestructural organization and/or anchorage of actin filaments.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CNN2.

The function of CNN2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1.2′,3′-cyclic nucleotide3′ phosphodiesterase (CNP, Accession NP_(—)149124.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CNP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:606, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of 2′,3′-cyclicnucleotide 3′ phosphodiesterase (CNP, Accession NP_(—)149124.1), a genewhich can link tubulin to membranes and may regulate cytoplasmicmicrotubule distribution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CNP.

The function of CNP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Collagen, type iv,alpha 4 (COL4A4, Accession NP_(—)000083.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL4A4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCOL4A4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL4A4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12506, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type iv,alpha 4 (COL4A4, Accession NP_(—)000083.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL4A4.

Collectin sub-family member 12 (COLEC12, Accession NP_(—)110408.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COLEC12BINDING SITE1 and COLEC12 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCOLEC12, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COLEC12 BINDING SITE1 andCOLEC12 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12507 and SEQ ID:11525respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Collectinsub-family member 12 (COLEC12, Accession NP_(—)110408.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with COLEC12.

COQ4 (Accession NP_(—)057119.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. COQ4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by COQ4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of COQ4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14708, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of COQ4 (AccessionNP_(—)057119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COQ4.

Coronin, actin binding protein, 1c (CORO1C, Accession NP_(—)055140.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CORO1CBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CORO1C, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCORO1C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13595, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Coronin, actinbinding protein, 1c (CORO1C, Accession NP_(—)055140.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CORO1C.

Cox15 homolog, cytochrome c oxidase assembly protein (yeast) (COX15,Accession NP_(—)510870.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. COX15 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by COX15, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COX15BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7552, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cox15 homolog,cytochrome c oxidase assembly protein (yeast) (COX15, AccessionNP_(—)510870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COX15.

Carboxypeptidase a4 (CPA4, Accession NP_(—)057436.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPA4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CPA4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPA4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Carboxypeptidasea4 (CPA4, Accession NP_(—)057436.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CPA4.

CPR8 (Accession NP_(—)065790.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPR8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCPR8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPR8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of CPR8 (AccessionNP_(—)065790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPR8.

Carbamoyl-phosphate synthetase 1, mitochondrial (CPS1, AccessionNP_(—)001866.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CPS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CPS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CPS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14493, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofCarbamoyl-phosphate synthetase 1, mitochondrial (CPS1, AccessionNP_(—)001866.2) . Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPS1.

Cleavage and polyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2,Accession XP_(—)029311.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPSF2 BINDING SITE1 and CPSF2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byCPSF2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPSF2 BINDING SITE1 andCPSF2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:591 and SEQ ID:1877 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cleavage andpolyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2, AccessionXP_(—)029311.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPSF2.

Complement component (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood groupsystem (CR1, Accession NP_(—)000642.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17292, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood group system (CR1,Accession NP_(—)000642.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CR1.

Complement component (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood groupsystem (CR1, Accession NP_(—)000564.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17292, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood group system (CR1,Accession NP_(—)000564.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CR1.

Cytokine receptor-like factor 3 (CRLF3, Accession NP_(—)057070.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRLF3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CRLF3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRLF3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7105, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cytokinereceptor-like factor 3 (CRLF3, Accession NP_(—)057070.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CRLF3.

Cofactor required for sp1 transcriptional activation, subunit 6, 77 kda(CRSP6, Accession NP_(—)004259.3) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CRSP6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CRSP6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRSP6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7661, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cofactor requiredfor sp1 transcriptional activation, subunit 6, 77 kda (CRSP6, AccessionNP_(—)004259.3), a gene which is required for Sp1 mediatedtranscriptional activation with TAF(II)s. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CRSP6.

The function of CRSP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Cartilage associatedprotein (CRTAP, Accession NP_(—)006362.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CRTAP BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CRTAP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRTAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7107, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cartilageassociated protein (CRTAP, Accession NP_(—)006362.1), a gene which is anovel developmentally regulated chick embryo protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CRTAP.

The function of CRTAP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Cysteine sulfinic aciddecarboxylase (CSAD, Accession NP_(—)057073.2) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CSAD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCSAD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSAD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7030, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cysteine sulfinicacid decarboxylase (CSAD, Accession NP_(—)057073.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CSAD.

CSE-C (Accession NP_(—)061851.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CSE-C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CSE-C, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSE-CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2336, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of CSE-C (AccessionNP_(—)061851.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CSE-C.

Cse1 chromosome segregation 1-like (yeast) (CSE1L, AccessionNP_(—)803185.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CSE1L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CSE1L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSE1L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6312, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cse1 chromosomesegregation 1-like (yeast) (CSE1L, Accession NP_(—)803185.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CSE1L.

Casein kinase 1, gamma 2 (CSNK1G2, Accession NP_(—)001310.2) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CSNK1G2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CSNK1G2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSNK1G2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14869, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Casein kinase 1,gamma 2 (CSNK1G2, Accession NP_(—)001310.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CSNK1G2.

Casein kinase 2, alpha prime polypeptide (CSNK2A2, AccessionNP_(—)001887.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CSNK2A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CSNK2A2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CSNK2A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15382,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Casein kinase 2,alpha prime polypeptide (CSNK2A2, Accession NP_(—)001887.1), a genewhich catalyzes the phosphorylation of serine or threonine residues inproteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCSNK2A2.

The function of CSNK2A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. CST (AccessionNP_(—)004852.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CST BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CST, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CST BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9756, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of CST (AccessionNP_(—)004852.1), a gene which nucleotide-sugar transporter. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CST.

The function of CST and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM221.1. CTEN (AccessionNP_(—)116254.3) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CTEN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CTEN, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CTEN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14746, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of CTEN (AccessionNP_(—)116254.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CTEN.

Cardiotrophin 1 (CTF1, Accession NP_(—)001321.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTF1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CTF1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cardiotrophin 1(CTF1, Accession NP_(—)001321.1), a gene which may play a role incardiac hypertrophy. and therefore may be associated with Cardiachypertrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Cardiac hypertrophy, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CTF1.

The function of CTF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Cathepsin b (CTSB,Accession NP_(—)680090.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CTSB BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCTSB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTSB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12465, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cathepsin b (CTSB,Accession NP_(—)680090.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CTSB.

Cathepsin b (CTSB, Accession NP_(—)680092.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTSB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CTSB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTSBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12465, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cathepsin b (CTSB,Accession NP_(—)680092.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CTSB.

Cathepsin s (CTSS, Accession NP_(—)004070.3) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTSS BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCTSS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTSS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4517, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cathepsin s (CTSS,Accession NP_(—)004070.3), a gene which is a lysosomal cysteine (thiol)protease that cleaves elastin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CTSS.

The function of CTSS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Chemokine (c-x-c motif)ligand 16 (CXCL16, Accession NP_(—)071342.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CXCL16 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCXCL16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CXCL16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17688, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 16 (CXCL16, Accession NP_(—)071342.1), a gene whichinduces calcium mobilization. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CXCL16.

The function of CXCL16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 6 (granulocyte chemotactic protein 2) (CXCL6, AccessionNP_(—)002984.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CXCL6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CXCL6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CXCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4626, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 6 (granulocyte chemotactic protein 2) (CXCL6, AccessionNP_(—)002984.1), a gene which is chemotactic for neutrophilgranulocytes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CXCL6.

The function of CXCL6 has been established by previous studies. Rovai etal. (1997) cloned the human GCP2 gene, as well as epithelialcell-derived neutrophil-activating peptide-78 (ENA78, or SCYB5; 600324).Both coding and noncoding portions of the GCP2 gene share very highnucleotide similarity to ENA78, except for the occurrence of a longinterspersed sequence 5-prime of the GCP2 gene. The GCP2 gene encodes apropeptide of 114 amino acids. Despite 85% identity of the first 270nucleotides 5-prime of the transcription start sites, GCP2 and the otherCXC chemokine gene ENA78 showed cell-specific differences in regulation.Wuyts et al. (1997) synthesized and purified a human GCP2 protein of 75amino acids. In vitro, synthetic GCP2 was an equally activechemoattractant for neutrophilic granulocytes as was natural 75-aminoacid GCP2. Synthetic GCP2 did not stimulate eosinophil, monocyte, orlymphocyte chemotaxis. The authors showed that GCP2 binds to thechemokine receptors CXCR1 and CXCR2. In vivo studies in rabbitdemonstrated that GCP2 is a potent inflammatory mediator.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Rovai, L. E.; Herschman, H. R.; Smith, J. B.: Cloning andcharacterization of the human granulocyte chemotactic protein-2 gene. J.Immun. 158:5257-5266, 1997; and

Wuyts, A.; van Osselaer, N.; Haelens, A.; Samson, I.; Herdewijn, P.;Ben-Baruch, A.; Oppenheim, J. J.; Proost, P.; van Damme, J.:Characterization of synthetic human granulocyte chemot.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of CXCL6 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 138965, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Chromosome x open reading frame 12 (CXorf12, AccessionNP_(—)003483.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CXorf12 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CXorf12, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CXorf12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4704, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome x openreading frame 12 (CXorf12, Accession NP_(—)003483.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CXorf12.

CYCS (Accession NP_(—)061820.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYCS BINDING SITE1 through CYCS BINDING SITE3are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby CYCS, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYCS BINDING SITE1through CYCS BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:18868, SEQ ID:18991 andSEQ ID:9339 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of CYCS (AccessionNP_(—)061820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYCS.

Cylicin, basic protein of sperm head cytoskeleton 2 (CYLC2, AccessionNP_(—)001331.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYLC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYLC2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CYLC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15540, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cylicin, basicprotein of sperm head cytoskeleton 2 (CYLC2, Accession NP_(—)001331.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYLC2.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily i (aromatic compound-inducible), polypeptide2 (CYP1A2, Accession NP_(—)000752.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP1A2 BINDING SITE1 through CYP1A2BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by CYP1A2, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP1A2BINDING SITE1 through CYP1A2 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:18279, SEQID:6637 and SEQ ID:13576 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily i (aromatic compound-inducible), polypeptide 2 (CYP1A2,Accession NP_(—)000752.1), a gene which intervenes in an NADPH-dependentelectron transport pathway. and therefore may be associated withPorphyria cutanea tarda. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Porphyria cutanea tarda, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYP1A2.

The function of CYP1A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Cytochrome p450,subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6,Accession NP_(—)000758.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP2B6 BINDING SITE1 and CYP2B6 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby CYP2B6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP2B6 BINDING SITE1 andCYP2B6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10618 and SEQ ID:2194respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6,Accession NP_(—)000758.1), a gene which oxidizes a variety ofstructurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, andxenobiotics. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP2B6.

The function of CYP2B6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Cytochrome p450,subfamily ivf, polypeptide 3 (leukotriene b4 omega hydroxylase) (CYP4F3,Accession NP_(—)000887.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP4F3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP4F3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP4F3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily ivf, polypeptide 3 (leukotriene b4 omega hydroxylase) (CYP4F3,Accession NP_(—)000887.1), a gene which converts leukotriene B4 into theless active 20-hydroxy-leukotriene B4. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CYP4F3.

The function of CYP4F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. CYP51A1 (AccessionNP_(—)000777.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYP51A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP51A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CYP51A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2152, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of CYP51A1 (AccessionNP_(—)000777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP51A1.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily viiib (sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase),polypeptide 1 (CYP8B1, Accession NP_(—)004382.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP8B1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CYP8B1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP8B1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily viiib (sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase), polypeptide 1 (CYP8B1,Accession NP_(—)004382.1), a gene which functions in bile acidbiosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP8B1.

The function of CYP8B1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. D2S448 (AccessionXP_(—)056455.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. D2S448 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by D2S448, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of D2S448 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11750, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of D2S448 (AccessionXP_(—)056455.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith D2S448.

DBC-1 (Accession NP_(—)066997.3) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DBC-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DBC-1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DBC-1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12841, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DBC-1 (AccessionNP_(—)066997.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DBC-1.

Debranching enzyme homolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (DBR1, AccessionNP_(—)057300.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DBR1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DBR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7961, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Debranching enzymehomolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (DBR1, Accession NP_(—)057300.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DBR1.

Deoxycytidine kinase (DCK, Accession NP_(—)000779.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DCK BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DCK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3487, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Deoxycytidinekinase (DCK, Accession NP_(—)000779.1), a gene which mediates thephosphorylation of several deoxyribonucleosides and their analogs.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCK.

The function of DCK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM148.1. Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835364.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DCXBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16590, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835364.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_000546.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)000546.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835365.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835365.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835366.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835366.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Dead/h (asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 31 (DDX31, AccessionNP_(—)619526.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DDX31 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DDX31,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDX31 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16338, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 31 (DDX31, Accession NP_619526.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DDX31.

Desmin (DES, Accession NP_(—)001918.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DES BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DES,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DES BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14498, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Desmin (DES,Accession NP_(—)001918.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DES.

Dna fragmentation factor, 40 kda, beta polypeptide (caspase-activateddnase) (DFFB, Accession NP_(—)004393.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DFFB BINDING SITE1 and DFFB BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby DFFB, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DFFB BINDING SITE1 andDFFB BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2019 and SEQ ID:9091 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Dna fragmentationfactor, 40 kda, beta polypeptide (caspase-activated dnase) (DFFB,Accession NP_(—)004393.1), a gene which induces DNA fragmentation andchromatin condensation during apoptosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DFFB.

The function of DFFB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Dihydrofolatereductase (DHFR, Accession NP_(—)000782.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DHFR BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDHFR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DHFR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8052, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Dihydrofolatereductase (DHFR, Accession NP_(—)000782.1), a gene which convertsdihydrofolate into tetrahydrofolate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DHFR.

The function of DHFR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM64.1. Diaphanous homolog 2(drosophila) (DIAPH2, Accession NP_(—)006720.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DIAPH2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DIAPH2, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DIAPH2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14492, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Diaphanous homolog2 (drosophila) (DIAPH2, Accession NP_(—)006720.1), a gene which mayaffect in oogenesis and therefore may be associated with Prematureovarian failure. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Premature ovarian failure., and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DIAPH2.

The function of DIAPH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. Disrupted inschizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DISC1 BINDING SITE1 andDISC1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by DISC1, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDISC1 BINDING SITE1 and DISC1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1298 andSEQ ID:11285 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Disrupted inschizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1), a gene which hasglobular N-terminal domain(s) and a helical C-terminal domain. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with DISC1.

The function of DISC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. DKFZP434B044(Accession NP_(—)113664.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434B044 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434B044, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434B044 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4080, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434B044(Accession NP_(—)113664.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434B044.

DKFZP434B1727 (Accession NP_(—)115519.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434B1727 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434B1727, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434B1727 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4014, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434B1727(Accession NP_(—)115519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434B1727.

DKFZp434C0923 (Accession NP_(—)060068.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434C0923 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434C0923, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434C0923 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8235, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434C0923(Accession NP_(—)060068.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434C0923.

DKFZP434C212 (Accession XP_(—)044196.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434C212 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434C212, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434C212 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8661, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434C212(Accession XP_(—)044196.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434C212.

DKFZP434D146 (Accession NP_(—)056410.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434D146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434D146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434D146 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2209, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434D146(Accession NP_(—)056410.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434D146.

DKFZp434E2220 (Accession NP_(—)060082.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434E2220 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434E2220, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434E2220 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11326, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434E2220(Accession NP_(—)060082.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434E2220.

DKFZP434F0318 (Accession NP_(—)110444.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434F0318 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434F0318, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434F0318 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16771, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434F0318(Accession NP_(—)110444.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434F0318.

DKFZp434F1719 (Accession NP_(—)115624.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434F1719 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434F1719, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434F1719 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3951, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434F1719(Accession NP_(—)115624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434F1719.

DKFZp434K1210 (Accession NP_(—)060076.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434K1210 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434K1210, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434K1210 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4195, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434K1210(Accession NP_(—)060076.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434K1210.

DKFZp547H025 (Accession NP_(—)064546.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547H025 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547H025, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547H025 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14246, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547H025(Accession NP_(—)064546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547H025.

DKFZp547I094 (Accession NP_(—)115531.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547I094 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547I094, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547I094 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1180, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547I094(Accession NP_(—)115531.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547I094.

DKFZp547P234 (Accession NP_(—)694590.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547P234 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547P234, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547P234 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11057, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547P234(Accession NP_(—)694590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547P234.

DKFZP564D166 (Accession NP_(—)108648.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564D166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP564D166, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564D166 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17204, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564D166(Accession NP_(—)108648.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564D166.

DKFZP564G092 (Accession NP_(—)056416.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564G092 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564G092, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564G092 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2662, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564G092(Accession NP_(—)056416.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564G092.

DKFZP564I122 (Accession XP_(—)032397.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564I122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564I122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564I122 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16590, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564I122(Accession XP_(—)032397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564I122.

DKFZP564J0863 (Accession NP_(—)056274.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564J0863 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564J0863, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564J0863 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1067, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564J0863(Accession NP_(—)056274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564J0863.

DKFZP564J157 (Accession NP_(—)060927.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564J157 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564J157, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564J157 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18768, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564J157(Accession NP_(—)060927.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564J157.

DKFZP564K0322 (Accession NP_(—)114429.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564K0322 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564K0322, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564K0322 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17964, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564K0322(Accession NP_(—)114429.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564K0322.

DKFZp564K142 (Accession NP_(—)115497.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp564K142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp564K142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp564K142 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2663, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp564K142(Accession NP_(—)115497.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp564K142.

DKFZP564O0423 (Accession XP_(—)166254.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564O0423 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564O0423, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564O0423 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10819, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564O0423(Accession XP_(—)166254.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564O0423.

DKFZP564O0523 (Accession NP_(—)115496.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564O0523 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564O0523, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564O0523 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3686, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564O0523(Accession NP_(—)115496.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564O0523.

DKFZP566D1346 (Accession NP_(—)110443.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566D1346 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566D1346, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566D1346 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10539, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566D1346(Accession NP_(—)110443.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566D1346.

DKFZP566I1024 (Accession NP_(—)056226.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566I1024 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566I1024, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566I1024 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12353, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566I1024(Accession NP_(—)056226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566I1024.

DKFZp586C0721 (Accession XP_(—)098416.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp586C0721 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp586C0721, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp586C0721 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12173, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp586C0721(Accession XP_(—)098416.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp586C0721.

DKFZP586D0919 (Accession NP_(—)056248.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586D0919 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586D0919, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586D0919 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11134, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586D0919(Accession NP_(—)056248.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586D0919.

DKFZp667B1218 (Accession NP_(—)808881.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667B1218 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667B1218, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667B1218 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15574, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667B1218(Accession NP_(—)808881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667B1218.

DKFZp667E0512 (Accession XP_(—)117353.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667E0512 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667E0512, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667E0512 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8492, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667E0512(Accession XP_(—)117353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667E0512.

DKFZp761B107 (Accession NP_(—)775734.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13571, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B107(Accession NP_(—)775734.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B107.

DKFZp761B128 (Accession NP_(—)689650.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B128 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B128, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B128 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17969, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B128(Accession NP_(—)689650.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B128.

DKFZp761H039 (Accession NP_(—)061181.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761H039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761H039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761H039 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15190, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761H039(Accession NP_(—)061181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761H039.

DKFZp761I2123 (Accession XP_(—)166582.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761I2123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761I2123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761I2123 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12187, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761I2123(Accession XP_(—)166582.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761I2123.

DKFZp761J139 (Accession NP_(—)115656.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761J139 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761J139, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761J139 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5768, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761J139(Accession NP_(—)115656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761J139.

DKFZp761K1423 (Accession NP_(—)060892.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761K1423 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761K1423, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761K1423 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7711, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761K1423(Accession NP_(—)060892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761K1423.

DKFZp761N1114 (Accession XP_(—)086327.6) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761N1114 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761N1114, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761N1114 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13529, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761N1114(Accession XP_(—)086327.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761N1114.

DKFZp761O0113 (Accession NP_(—)060879.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761O0113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761O0113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761O0113 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7699, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761O0113(Accession NP_(—)060879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761O0113.

DKFZp761P1121 (Accession NP_(—)690870.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761P1121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761P1121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761P1121 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9147, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761P1121(Accession NP_(—)690870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761P1121.

DKFZp762C2414 (Accession NP_(—)848637.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762C2414 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762C2414, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762C2414 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4056, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762C2414(Accession NP_(—)848637.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762C2414.

DKFZp762H185 (Accession XP_(—)172976.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762H185 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762H185, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762H185 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13803, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762H185(Accession XP_(—)172976.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762H185.

DKFZp762I137 (Accession NP_(—)689624.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762I137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762I137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762I137 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762I137(Accession NP_(—)689624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762I137.

DKFZp762I194 (Accession NP_(—)689597.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762I194 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762I194, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762I194 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6884, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762I194(Accession NP_(—)689597.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762I194.

DKFZp762L0311 (Accession NP_(—)061189.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762L0311 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762L0311, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762L0311 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9194, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762L0311(Accession NP_(—)061189.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762L0311.

Discs, large homolog 2, chapsyn-110 (drosophila) (DLG2, AccessionNP_(—)001355.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DLG2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DLG2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DLG2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9202, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Discs, largehomolog 2, chapsyn-110 (drosophila) (DLG2, Accession NP_(—)001355.1), agene which may mediate organized clustering of NMDA receptors.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DLG2.

The function of DLG2 has been established by previous studies. Theproper distribution of voltage-gated and ligand-gated ion channels onthe neuronal surface is critical for the processing and transmission ofelectrical signals in neurons. Kim et al. (1995) hypothesized thatpotential anchoring molecules bind to the C-terminal intracellular tailof Shaker subfamily potassium channels. Using a yeast 2-hybrid screenwith the C terminus of the rat Shaker subfamily member Kv1.4 (see OMIMRef. No. KCNA4; 176266) as bait, they isolated partial human brain cDNAsencoding PSD95 (OMIM Ref. No. 602887), SAP97 (OMIM Ref. No. 601014), andDLG2. All 3 proteins are members of the ‘membrane-associated guanylatekinase’ (MAGUK) family. Kim et al. (1996) isolated additional cDNAscorresponding to the entire coding region of DLG2, which they called‘channel-associated protein of synapses-110’ (chapsyn-110). Like PSD95and SAP97, the predicted 870-amino acid chapsyn-110 protein contains 3PDZ domains, an SH3 domain, and a guanylate kinase homology region. Thechapsyn-110 protein is 78%, 71%, and 57% identical to SAP97, PSD95, andthe Drosophila ‘discs large’ protein, respectively. Usingimmunohistochemical analysis of rat brain, these authors found thatchapsyn-110 has a somatodendritic expression pattern that overlapspartly with PSD95 but that contrasts with the axonal distribution ofSAP97. When expressed in mammalian cells, chapsyn-110 and PSD95 eachmediated the clustering of both NMDA receptors (e.g., 138249) andpotassium channels. Chapsyn-110 and PSD95 heteromultimerized with eachother and were recruited into the same NMDA receptor and potassiumchannel clusters. Kim et al. (1996) suggested that these 2 MAGUKproteins may interact at postsynaptic sites to form a multimericscaffold for the clustering of receptors, ion channels, and associatedsignaling proteins. Northern blot analysis indicated that chapsyn-110 isexpressed predominantly in the rat brain, where a major 6-kb mRNA and aminor 5-kb mRNA were detected.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kim, E.; Cho, K.-O.; Rothschild, A.; Sheng, M.: Heteromultimerizationand NMDA receptor-clustering activity of Chapsyn-110, a member of thePSD-95 family of proteins. Neuron 17:103-113, 1996; and

Kim, E.; Niethammer, M.; Rothschild, A.; Jan, Y. N.; Sheng, M.:Clustering of Shaker- type K+ channels by interaction with a family ofmembrane-associated guanylate kinases. Nature 378.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of DLG2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603583, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Dynein, axonemal, heavy polypeptide 11 (DNAH11, AccessionNP_(—)003768.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNAH11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DNAH11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DNAH11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1214, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Dynein, axonemal,heavy polypeptide 11 (DNAH11, Accession NP_(—)003768.1), a gene whichmay function as a motor protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DNAH11.

The function of DNAH11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Dnaj (hsp40) homolog,subfamily b, member 5 (DNAJB5, Accession NP_(—)036398.2) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DNAJB5 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DNAJB5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNAJB5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5815, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Dnaj (hsp40)homolog, subfamily b, member 5 (DNAJB5, Accession NP_(—)036398.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNAJB5.

Dynein, cytoplasmic, light polypeptide 2a (DNCL2A, AccessionNP_(—)808853.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNCL2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DNCL2A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNCL2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:949, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Dynein,cytoplasmic, light polypeptide 2a (DNCL2A, Accession NP_(—)808853.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNCL2A.

Dolichyl-phosphate mannosyltransferase polypeptide 2, regulatory subunit(DPM2, Accession NP_(—)689903.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DPM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDPM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DPM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3466, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Dolichyl-phosphatemannosyltransferase polypeptide 2, regulatory subunit (DPM2, AccessionNP_(—)689903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DPM2.

DRIM (Accession NP_(—)055318.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DRIM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DRIM, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DRIM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6633, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DRIM (AccessionNP_(—)055318.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DRIM.

Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (atrophin-1) (DRPLA, AccessionNP_(—)001931.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DRPLA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DRPLA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DRPLA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9796, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofDentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (atrophin-1) (DRPLA, AccessionNP_001931.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DRPLA.

Desmocollin 3 (DSC3, Accession NP_(—)001932.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSC3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DSC3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSC3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7559, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Desmocollin 3(DSC3, Accession NP_(—)001932.1), a gene which is a component ofintercellular desmosome junctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DSC3.

The function of DSC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Desmocollin 3 (DSC3,Accession NP_077741.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DSC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DSC3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSC3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Desmocollin 3(DSC3, Accession NP_(—)077741.1), a gene which is a component ofintercellular desmosome junctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DSC3.

The function of DSC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Down syndrome criticalregion gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NP_(—)061835.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSCR6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDSCR6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSCR6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Down syndromecritical region gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NP_(—)061835.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DSCR6.

DUPLIN (Accession XP_(—)208760.3) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DUPLIN BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DUPLIN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DUPLIN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6863, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of DUPLIN (AccessionXP_(—)208760.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DUPLIN.

Dual specificity phosphatase 19 (DUSP19, Accession NP_(—)543152.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DUSP19BINDING SITE1 and DUSP19 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DUSP19, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DUSP19 BINDING SITE1 and DUSP19 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:5768 and SEQ ID:15367 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Dual specificityphosphatase 19 (DUSP19, Accession NP_(—)543152.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DUSP19.

Dual-specificity tyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1a(DYRK1A, Accession NP_(—)567824.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DYRK1A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by DYRK1A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DYRK1ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10913, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Dual-specificitytyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1a (DYRK1A, AccessionNP_(—)567824.1), a gene which regulates cell proliferation and may beinvolved in brain development . and therefore may be associated withDown syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Down syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with DYRK1A.

The function of DYRK1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Endometrial bleedingassociated factor (left-right determination, factor a; transforminggrowth factor beta superfamily) (EBAF, Accession NP_(—)003231.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EBAF BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by EBAF, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EBAFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18275, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Endometrialbleeding associated factor (left-right determination, factor a;transforming growth factor beta superfamily) (EBAF, AccessionNP_(—)003231.2), a gene which LEFT-RIGHT AXIS MALFORMATIONS andtherefore is associated with Left-right axis malformations. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofLeft-right axis malformations, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EBAF.

The function of EBAF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Endothelialdifferentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 8 (EDG8,Accession NP_(—)110387.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EDG8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EDG8, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EDG8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12263, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialdifferentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 8 (EDG8,Accession NP_(—)110387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EDG8.

EEF2K (Accession NP_(—)037434.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EEF2K BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EEF2K,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EEF2K BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2595, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of EEF2K (AccessionNP_(—)037434.1), a gene which phosphorylates serine or threonine on theeukaryotic elongation factor-2 and therefore may be associated withSystemic lupus erythematosus and cancer. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Systemic lupuserythematosus and cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EEF2K.

The function of EEF2K and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Egf-like-domain,multiple 4 (EGFL4, Accession XP_(—)290821.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EGFL4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byEGFL4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EGFL4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5780, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like-domain,multiple 4 (EGFL4, Accession XP_(—)290821.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EGFL4.

Eh-domain containing 1 (EHD1, Accession NP_(—)006786.2) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EHD1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EHD1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EHD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7065, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Eh-domaincontaining 1 (EHD1, Accession NP_(—)006786.2), a gene which may beinvolved in ligand-initiated endocytosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHD1.

The function of EHD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1. Eh-domain containing 2(EHD2, Accession NP_(—)055416.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EHD2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EHD2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EHD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4837, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Eh-domaincontaining 2 (EHD2, Accession NP_(—)055416.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHD2.

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2c, 1 (EIF2C1, AccessionNP_(—)036331.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EIF2C1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF2C1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EIF2C1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2761, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 2c, 1 (EIF2C1, Accession NP_(—)036331.1),a gene which plays an important role in the eukaryotic peptide chaininitiation process. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EIF2C1.

The function of EIF2C1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 2, subunit 3 gamma, 52 kda (EIF2S3, AccessionNP_(—)001406.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EIF2S3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF2S3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EIF2S3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1744, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 2, subunit 3 gamma, 52 kda (EIF2S3,Accession NP_(—)001406.1), a gene which functions in the early steps ofprotein synthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EIF2S3.

The function of EIF2S3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5a2 (EIF5A2, Accession NP_(—)065123.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EIF5A2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EIF5A2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EIF5A2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8340, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5a2 (EIF5A2, Accession NP_(—)065123.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EIF5A2.

ELP3 (Accession NP_(—)060561.3) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ELP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ELP3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ELP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14236, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ELP3 (AccessionNP_(—)060561.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ELP3.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690881.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13462, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)038475.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13462, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)038475.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690885.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13462, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690883.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13462, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690882.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13462, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690882.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690884.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13462, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690884.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690880.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13462, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Endonuclease g-like 1 (ENDOGL1, Accession NP_(—)005098.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ENDOGL1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ENDOGL1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ENDOGL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5031, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Endonucleaseg-like 1 (ENDOGL1, Accession NP_(—)005098.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ENDOGL1.

Epiregulin (EREG, Accession NP_(—)001423.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EREG BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byEREG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EREG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17956, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Epiregulin (EREG,Accession NP_(—)001423.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EREG.

ERN2 (Accession NP_(—)150296.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ERN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ERN2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ERN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12665, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ERN2 (AccessionNP_(—)150296.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ERN2.

Ero1-like (s. cerevisiae) (ERO1L, Accession NP_(—)055399.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ERO1L BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ERO1L, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ERO1LBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11477, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ero1-like (s.cerevisiae) (ERO1L, Accession NP_(—)055399.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ERO1L.

Extra spindle poles like 1 (s. cerevisiae) (ESPL1, AccessionNP_(—)036423.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ESPL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ESPL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ESPL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20090, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Extra spindlepoles like 1 (s. cerevisiae) (ESPL1, Accession NP_(—)036423.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ESPL1.

Ellis van creveld syndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)714928.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVC BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EVC, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof EVC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18115, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ellis van creveldsyndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)714928.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EVC.

Ellis van creveld syndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)055371.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVC BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EVC, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof EVC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18115, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ellis van creveldsyndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)055371.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EVC.

EVER1 (Accession NP_(—)009198.3) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EVER1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EVER1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EVER1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14255, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of EVER1 (AccessionNP_(—)009198.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EVER1.

Ecotropic viral integration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVI5 BINDINGSITE1 and EVI5 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by EVI5, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EVI5 BINDING SITE1 and EVI5 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:11607 and SEQ ID:7219 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ecotropic viralintegration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EVI5.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)058642.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)058642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653087.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653086.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653085.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

Coagulation factor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 2 (F2RL2, AccessionNP_(—)004092.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. F2RL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by F2RL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of F2RL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10122, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Coagulation factorii (thrombin) receptor-like 2 (F2RL2, Accession NP_(—)004092.1), a genewhich receptor for activated thrombin coupled to g proteins thatstimulate phosphoinositide hydrolysis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with F2RL2.

The function of F2RL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Coagulation factor ii(thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, Accession NP_(—)003941.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. F2RL3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by F2RL3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F2RL3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4234, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Coagulation factorii (thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, Accession NP_(—)003941.1), a genewhich Protease-activated receptor 4; G protein-coupled receptor thatincreases phosphoinositide hydrolysis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with F2RL3.

The function of F2RL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Coagulation factor iii(thromboplastin, tissue factor) (F3, Accession NP_(—)001984.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. F3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by F3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18492, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Coagulation factoriii (thromboplastin, tissue factor) (F3, Accession NP_(—)001984.1), agene which functions in normal hemostasis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with F3.

The function of F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Coagulation factor v(proaccelerin, labile factor) (F5, Accession NP_(—)000121.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. F5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby F5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7269, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Coagulation factorv (proaccelerin, labile factor) (F5, Accession NP_(—)000121.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with F5.

Fatty acid binding protein 2, intestinal (FABP2, Accession NP_000125.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FABP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by FABP2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofFABP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2195, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Fatty acid bindingprotein 2, intestinal (FABP2, Accession NP_(—)000125.1), a gene whichmay have a role in dietary fat uptake or processing. and therefore maybe associated with Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FABP2.

The function of FABP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Family with sequencesimilarity 13, member a1 (FAM13A1, Accession NP_(—)055698.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FAM13A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FAM13A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FAM13A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9972, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Family withsequence similarity 13, member a1 (FAM13A1, Accession NP_055698.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FAM13A1.

Fanconi anemia, complementation group c (FANCC, AccessionNP_(—)000127.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FANCC BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FANCC, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FANCC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15368, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group c (FANCC, Accession NP_(—)000127.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCC.

Fanconi anemia, complementation group e (FANCE, AccessionNP_(—)068741.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FANCE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FANCE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FANCE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5597, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group e (FANCE, Accession NP_(—)068741.1), a gene whichis a possible regulator of lymphocyte and platelet function. andtherefore is associated with Fanconi anemia, complementation group e.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Fanconi anemia, complementation group e., and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCE.

The function of FANCE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Fanconi anemia,complementation group f (FANCF, Accession NP_(—)073562.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FANCF BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FANCF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FANCFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5816, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group f (FANCF, Accession NP_(—)073562.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCF.

FAT3 (Accession XP_(—)061871.5) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FAT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FAT3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FAT3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8236, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FAT3 (AccessionXP_(—)061871.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FAT3.

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 7 (FBXL7, AccessionNP_(—)036436.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FBXL7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FBXL7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FBXL7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11584, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of F-box andleucine-rich repeat protein 7 (FBXL7, Accession NP_(—)036436.1), a genewhich may be involved in in phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FBXL7.

The function of FBXL7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. F-box only protein 27(FBXO27, Accession XP_(—)059045.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXO27 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FBXO27, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXO27BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16526, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of F-box only protein27 (FBXO27, Accession XP_(—)059045.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FBXO27.

F-box only protein 27 (FBXO27, Accession NP_(—)849142.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO27 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FBXO27, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FBXO27 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16526, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of F-box only protein27 (FBXO27, Accession NP_(—)849142.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FBXO27.

Fc fragment of iga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579811.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDINGSITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:10448, SEQ ID:10448 andSEQ ID:10448 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579811.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579803.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCARBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:10448, SEQ ID:10448 and SEQ ID:10448 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579803.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)001991.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCARBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:3819, SEQ ID:17643 and SEQ ID:17643 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)001991.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579807.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCARBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:10448, SEQ ID:497 and SEQ ID:2141 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579807.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fer-1-like 4 (c.elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FER1L4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFER1L4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FER1L4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11291, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Fer-1-like 4 (c.elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FER1L4.

Fer-1-like 4 (c. elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FER1L4 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FER1L4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FER1L4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11291, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Fer-1-like 4 (c.elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FER1L4.

Fasciculation and elongation protein zeta 1 (zygin i) (FEZ1, AccessionNP_(—)072043.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FEZ1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FEZ1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FEZ1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5204, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Fasciculation andelongation protein zeta 1 (zygin i) (FEZ1, Accession NP_(—)072043.1), agene which Zygin 1; may have a role in axonal outgrowth; has similarityto C. elegans UNC-76. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FEZ1.

The function of FEZ1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Fibroblast growthfactor 2 (basic) (FGF2, Accession NP_(—)001997.3) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FGF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11604, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 2 (basic) (FGF2, Accession NP_(—)001997.3), a gene which theBasic fibroblast growth factor 2; is mitogenic, angiogenic, andneurotrophic factor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FGF2.

The function of FGF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM36.1. Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)004455.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FGF5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14382, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)004455.1), a gene which inducestransformation and may regulate neuronal differentiation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FGF5.

The function of FGF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM106.1. Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)149134.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FGF5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14382, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)149134.1), a gene which inducestransformation and may regulate neuronal differentiation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FGF5.

The function of FGF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM106.1. Four and a half limdomains 2 (FHL2, Accession NP_(—)001441.2) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FHL2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFHL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FHL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Four and a halflim domains 2 (FHL2, Accession NP_(—)001441.2), a gene which Containsfour LIM domains and an additional zinc finger. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FHL2.

The function of FHL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. FISH (AccessionNP_(—)055446.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FISH BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FISH, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FISH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13261, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FISH (AccessionNP_(—)055446.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FISH.

Fk506 binding protein 9, 63 kda (FKBP9, Accession NP_(—)009201.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FKBP9 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FKBP9, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FKBP9BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7851, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Fk506 bindingprotein 9, 63 kda (FKBP9, Accession NP_(—)009201.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FKBP9.

FLJ00060 (Accession XP_(—)028154.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00060 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00060,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00060 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00060(Accession XP_(—)028154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00060.

FLJ10101 (Accession NP_(—)078994.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10101 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10101,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10101 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9189, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10101(Accession NP_(—)078994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10101.

FLJ10232 (Accession NP_(—)060503.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10232 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10232,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10232 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19236, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10232(Accession NP_(—)060503.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10232.

FLJ10298 (Accession NP_(—)060520.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10298 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10298,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10298 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2615, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10298(Accession NP_(—)060520.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10298.

FLJ10346 (Accession NP_(—)060535.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10346 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10346,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10346 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19219, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10346(Accession NP_(—)060535.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10346.

FLJ10520 (Accession NP_(—)060594.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10520 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10520,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10520 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4272, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10520(Accession NP_(—)060594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10520.

FLJ10535 (Accession NP_(—)060599.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10535 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10535,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10535 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10535(Accession NP_(—)060599.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10535.

FLJ10560 (Accession NP_(—)060608.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10560 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10560,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10560 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15591, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10560(Accession NP_(—)060608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10560.

FLJ10569 (Accession NP_(—)060612.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10569 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10569,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10569 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11899, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10569(Accession NP_(—)060612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10569.

FLJ10640 (Accession NP_(—)061896.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10640 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10640,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10640 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10640(Accession NP_(—)061896.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10640.

FLJ10713 (Accession NP_(—)060659.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10713 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10713,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10713 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7909, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10713(Accession NP_(—)060659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10713.

FLJ10769 (Accession NP_(—)060680.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10769 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10769,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10769 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12257, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10769(Accession NP_(—)060680.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10769.

FLJ10846 (Accession NP_(—)060711.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10846 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10846,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10846 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10846(Accession NP_(—)060711.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10846.

FLJ10847 (Accession NP_(—)060712.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10847 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10847,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10847 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10847(Accession NP_(—)060712.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10847.

FLJ10898 (Accession NP_(—)060733.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10898 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10898,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10898 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7243, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10898(Accession NP_(—)060733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10898.

FLJ10922 (Accession NP_(—)060743.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18818, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10922(Accession NP_(—)060743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10922.

FLJ10932 (Accession NP_(—)060747.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10932 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10932,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10932 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4934, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10932(Accession NP_(—)060747.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10932.

FLJ10936 (Accession NP_(—)060749.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10936 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10936,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10936 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7238, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10936(Accession NP_(—)060749.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10936.

FLJ11029 (Accession NP_(—)060774.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11029 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11029,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11029 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3089, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11029(Accession NP_(—)060774.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11029.

FLJ11323 (Accession NP_(—)060860.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11323 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ11323, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11323BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2044, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11323(Accession NP_(—)060860.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11323.

FLJ11467 (Accession NP_(—)079239.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11467 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11467,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11467 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11467(Accession NP_(—)079239.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11467.

FLJ11710 (Accession NP_(—)079122.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11710 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ11710BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ11710, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11710BINDING SITE1 and FLJ11710 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9688 and SEQID:2245 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11710(Accession NP_(—)079122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11710.

FLJ11715 (Accession NP_(—)078840.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11715 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11715,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11715 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3305, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11715(Accession NP_(—)078840.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11715.

FLJ11800 (Accession NP_(—)079250.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11800 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11800(Accession NP_(—)079250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11800.

FLJ12076 (Accession NP_(—)079463.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12076 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12076,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12076 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8886, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12076(Accession NP_(—)079463.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12076.

FLJ12363 (Accession NP_(—)115543.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12363 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12363,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12363 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17722, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12363(Accession NP_(—)115543.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12363.

FLJ12448 (Accession NP_(—)075046.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12448 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12448,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12448 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8405, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12448(Accession NP_(—)075046.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12448.

FLJ12572 (Accession NP_(—)075056.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12572 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12572,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12572 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12572(Accession NP_(—)075056.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12572.

FLJ12586 (Accession NP_(—)078896.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12586 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12586,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12586 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10410, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12586(Accession NP_(—)078896.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12586.

FLJ12649 (Accession XP_(—)291344.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12649 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12649,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12649 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12649(Accession XP_(—)291344.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12649.

FLJ12687 (Accession NP_(—)079193.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12687 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12687,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12687 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3324, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12687(Accession NP_(—)079193.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12687.

FLJ12747 (Accession XP_(—)290972.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12747 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12747,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12747 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10683, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12747(Accession XP_(—)290972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12747.

FLJ12787 (Accession NP_(—)115551.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12787 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12787,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12787 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14839, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12787(Accession NP_(—)115551.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12787.

FLJ12800 (Accession NP_(—)075054.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12800 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4261, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12800(Accession NP_(—)075054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12800.

FLJ12888 (Accession NP_(—)079221.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12888 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12888,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12888 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12888(Accession NP_(—)079221.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12888.

FLJ12903 (Accession NP_(—)073590.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12903 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12903,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12903 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12903(Accession NP_(—)073590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12903.

FLJ12960 (Accession NP_(—)078914.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12960 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12960,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12960 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12960(Accession NP_(—)078914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12960.

FLJ12973 (Accession NP_(—)079184.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12973 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12973,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12973 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12973(Accession NP_(—)079184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12973.

FLJ12975 (Accession NP_(—)079085.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12975 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12975,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12975 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12975(Accession NP_(—)079085.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12975.

FLJ12986 (Accession XP_(—)290685.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12986 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12986BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ12986, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12986BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12986 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6037 and SEQID:11396 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12986(Accession XP_(—)290685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12986.

FLJ13072 (Accession XP_(—)117117.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13072 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13072,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13072 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2223, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13072(Accession XP_(—)117117.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13072.

FLJ13114 (Accession NP_(—)078817.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13114 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13114,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13114 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11919, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13114(Accession NP_(—)078817.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13114.

FLJ13189 (Accession NP_(—)079158.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13189 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13189,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13189 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4530, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13189(Accession NP_(—)079158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13189.

FLJ13197 (Accession NP_(—)078890.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13197 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13197,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13197 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8231, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13197(Accession NP_(—)078890.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13197.

FLJ13441 (Accession NP_(—)076413.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13441 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13441BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ13441, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13441BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13441 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3478 and SEQID:12452 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13441(Accession NP_(—)076413.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13441.

FLJ13456 (Accession XP_(—)038291.5) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13456 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8163, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13456(Accession XP_(—)038291.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13456.

FLJ13590 (Accession NP_(—)079116.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13590 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13590,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13590 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7813, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13590(Accession NP_(—)079116.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13590.

FLJ13744 (Accession NP_(—)079287.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13744 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13744,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13744 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6185, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13744(Accession NP_(—)079287.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13744.

FLJ13910 (Accession NP_(—)073617.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13910 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13910,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13910 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13910(Accession NP_(—)073617.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13910.

FLJ13984 (Accession NP_(—)079046.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13984 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13984,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13984 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10809, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13984(Accession NP_(—)079046.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13984.

FLJ14100 (Accession NP_(—)079301.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14100 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14100,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14100 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12143, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14100(Accession NP_(—)079301.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14100.

FLJ14351 (Accession NP_(—)079008.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14351 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14351,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14351 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8586, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14351(Accession NP_(—)079008.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14351.

FLJ14442 (Accession NP_(—)116174.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14442 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14442,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14442 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16259, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14442(Accession NP_(—)116174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14442.

FLJ14675 (Accession NP_(—)116212.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14675 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14675,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14675 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16071, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14675(Accession NP_(—)116212.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14675.

FLJ14803 (Accession NP_(—)116231.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14803 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14803(Accession NP_(—)116231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14803.

FLJ14957 (Accession NP_(—)116255.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14957 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14957,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14957 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14957(Accession NP_(—)116255.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14957.

FLJ20045 (Accession NP_(—)060108.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20045 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12557, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20045(Accession NP_(—)060108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20045.

FLJ20079 (Accession NP_(—)060126.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20079 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20079,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20079 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20079(Accession NP_(—)060126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20079.

FLJ20095 (Accession NP_(—)060136.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20095 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20095,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20095 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20095(Accession NP_(—)060136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20095.

FLJ20123 (Accession NP_(—)060144.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20123 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20123,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20123 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17513, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20123(Accession NP_(—)060144.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20123.

FLJ20136 (Accession NP_(—)060154.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20136 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4536, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20136(Accession NP_(—)060154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20136.

FLJ20147 (Accession NP_(—)060157.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20147 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20147,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20147 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20147(Accession NP_(—)060157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20147.

FLJ20207 (Accession NP_(—)060181.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20207 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20207,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20207 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20207(Accession NP_(—)060181.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20207.

FLJ20245 (Accession NP_(—)060193.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20245 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20245BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ20245, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20245BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20245 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5275 and SEQID:8581 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20245(Accession NP_(—)060193.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20245.

FLJ20257 (Accession NP_(—)062552.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20257 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20257,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20257 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20257(Accession NP_(—)062552.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20257.

FLJ20308 (Accession NP_(—)060228.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20308 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20308,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20308 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5413, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20308(Accession NP_(—)060228.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20308.

FLJ20320 (Accession NP_(—)060235.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20320 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20320,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20320 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16994, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20320(Accession NP_(—)060235.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20320.

FLJ20344 (Accession NP_(—)060246.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20344 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20344,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20344 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4079, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20344(Accession NP_(—)060246.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20344.

FLJ20359 (Accession NP_(—)060251.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20359 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20359,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20359 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11024, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20359(Accession NP_(—)060251.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20359.

FLJ20375 (Accession NP_(—)060264.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20375 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20375,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20375 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20375(Accession NP_(—)060264.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20375.

FLJ20507 (Accession NP_(—)060319.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20507 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20507,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20507 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3211, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20507(Accession NP_(—)060319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20507.

FLJ20511 (Accession NP_(—)060323.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20511 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20511,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20511 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20511(Accession NP_(—)060323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20511.

FLJ20671 (Accession NP_(—)060394.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20671 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20671BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ20671, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20671BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20671 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16491 andSEQ ID:13041 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20671(Accession NP_(—)060394.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20671.

FLJ20700 (Accession NP_(—)060402.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20700 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20700,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20700 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18943, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20700(Accession NP_(—)060402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20700.

FLJ20813 (Accession NP_(—)060431.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20813 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20813,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20813 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20813(Accession NP_(—)060431.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20813.

FLJ20825 (Accession NP_(—)060432.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20825 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20825BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ20825, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20825BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20825 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3016 and SEQID:19008 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20825(Accession NP_(—)060432.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20825.

FLJ20886 (Accession NP_(—)079475.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20886 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20886,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20886 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5155, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20886(Accession NP_(—)079475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20886.

FLJ21128 (Accession NP_(—)079359.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21128 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21128,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21128 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21128(Accession NP_(—)079359.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21128.

FLJ21603 (Accession NP_(—)079038.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21603 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21603,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21603 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15047, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21603(Accession NP_(—)079038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21603.

FLJ21673 (Accession NP_(—)112160.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21673 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21673,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21673 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21673(Accession NP_(—)112160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21673.

FLJ21777 (Accession NP_(—)115585.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21777 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21777,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21777 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4203, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21777(Accession NP_(—)115585.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21777.

FLJ21865 (Accession NP_(—)073596.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21865 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21865,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21865 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13223, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21865(Accession NP_(—)073596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21865.

FLJ22029 (Accession NP_(—)079225.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22029 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ22029BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ22029, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22029BINDING SITE1 through FLJ22029 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:5439,SEQ ID:19447 and SEQ ID:1727 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22029(Accession NP_(—)079225.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22029.

FLJ22167 (Accession NP_(—)078809.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22167 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22167,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22167 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15971, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22167(Accession NP_(—)078809.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22167.

FLJ22329 (Accession NP_(—)078932.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22329 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22329,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22329 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22329(Accession NP_(—)078932.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22329.

FLJ22531 (Accession NP_(—)078926.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22531 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22531,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22531 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22531(Accession NP_(—)078926.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22531.

FLJ22693 (Accession NP_(—)073587.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22693 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22693,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22693 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4200, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22693(Accession NP_(—)073587.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22693.

FLJ22794 (Accession NP_(—)071357.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22794 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22794,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22794 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22794(Accession NP_(—)071357.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22794.

FLJ22955 (Accession NP_(—)079095.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22955 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22955,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22955 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19507, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22955(Accession NP_(—)079095.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22955.

FLJ22965 (Accession NP_(—)071384.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22965 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22965,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22965 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2808, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22965(Accession NP_(—)071384.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22965.

FLJ23024 (Accession NP_(—)079212.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9682, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23024(Accession NP_(—)079212.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23024.

FLJ23040 (Accession NP_(—)079450.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23040 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ23040BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ23040, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23040BINDING SITE1 and FLJ23040 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18256 andSEQ ID:14760 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23040(Accession NP_(—)079450.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23040.

FLJ23053 (Accession NP_(—)075058.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23053 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23053,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23053 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8693, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23053(Accession NP_(—)075058.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23053.

FLJ23186 (Accession NP_(—)078892.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23186 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1340, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23186(Accession NP_(—)078892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23186.

FLJ23263 (Accession NP_(—)079391.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23263 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23263,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23263 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23263(Accession NP_(—)079391.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23263.

FLJ23356 (Accession NP_(—)115613.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23356 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23356,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23356 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12273, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23356(Accession NP_(—)115613.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23356.

FLJ23392 (Accession NP_(—)079060.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23392 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ23392BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ23392, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23392BINDING SITE1 through FLJ23392 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:20052,SEQ ID:9148 and SEQ ID:5554 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23392(Accession NP_(—)079060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23392.

FLJ23416 (Accession NP_(—)115614.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23416 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23416,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23416 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23416(Accession NP_(—)115614.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23416.

FLJ23556 (Accession NP_(—)079156.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23556 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ23556BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ23556, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23556BINDING SITE1 and FLJ23556 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17969 andSEQ ID:11323 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23556(Accession NP_(—)079156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23556.

FLJ23563 (Accession XP_(—)041701.4) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23563 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23563,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23563 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15048, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23563(Accession XP_(—)041701.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23563.

FLJ25416 (Accession NP_(—)659455.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25416 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25416,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25416 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16915, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25416(Accession NP_(—)659455.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25416.

FLJ25421 (Accession NP_(—)689725.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25421 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25421,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25421 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12127, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25421(Accession NP_(—)689725.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25421.

FLJ25795 (Accession NP_(—)689633.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25795 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25795,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25795 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:934, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25795(Accession NP_(—)689633.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25795.

FLJ30507 (Accession NP_(—)694555.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30507 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30507,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30507 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17957, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30507(Accession NP_(—)694555.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30507.

FLJ30532 (Accession NP_(—)653325.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30532 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30532,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30532 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30532(Accession NP_(—)653325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30532.

FLJ31139 (Accession NP_(—)775928.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31139 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ31139BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ31139, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31139BINDING SITE1 through FLJ31139 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15200,SEQ ID:18868 and SEQ ID:3952 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31139(Accession NP_(—)775928.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31139.

FLJ31153 (Accession NP_(—)653201.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31153 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31153,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31153 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7373, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31153(Accession NP_(—)653201.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31153.

FLJ31166 (Accession NP_(—)694567.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31166 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31166,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31166 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31166(Accession NP_(—)694567.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31166.

FLJ31322 (Accession NP_(—)689600.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31322 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31322,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31322 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17683, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31322(Accession NP_(—)689600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31322.

FLJ31338 (Accession NP_(—)689682.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31338 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31338,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31338 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1672, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31338(Accession NP_(—)689682.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31338.

FLJ31384 (Accession NP_(—)689685.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31384 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31384,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31384 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14326, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31384(Accession NP_(—)689685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31384.

FLJ31393 (Accession NP_(—)694569.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31393 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31393,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31393 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9670, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31393(Accession NP_(—)694569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31393.

FLJ31401 (Accession NP_(—)689877.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31401 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31401,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31401 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31401(Accession NP_(—)689877.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31401.

FLJ31434 (Accession NP_(—)689709.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31434 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31434,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31434 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9290, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31434(Accession NP_(—)689709.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31434.

FLJ32096 (Accession NP_(—)776156.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32096 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ32096BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ32096, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32096BINDING SITE1 and FLJ32096 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1025 and SEQID:16043 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32096(Accession NP_(—)776156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32096.

FLJ32130 (Accession NP_(—)689671.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32130 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ32130BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ32130, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32130BINDING SITE1 through FLJ32130 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:4630,SEQ ID:15049 and SEQ ID:2061 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32130(Accession NP_(—)689671.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32130.

FLJ32206 (Accession NP_(—)689710.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32206 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32206,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32206 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32206(Accession NP_(—)689710.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32206.

FLJ32332 (Accession NP_(—)653242.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32332 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32332,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32332 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12917, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32332(Accession NP_(—)653242.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32332.

FLJ32334 (Accession NP_(—)653166.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32334 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32334,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32334 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8493, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32334(Accession NP_(—)653166.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32334.

FLJ32499 (Accession NP_(—)653208.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32499 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32499,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32499 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4681, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32499(Accession NP_(—)653208.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32499.

FLJ32731 (Accession NP_(—)689632.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32731 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32731,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32731 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16099, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32731(Accession NP_(—)689632.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32731.

FLJ32803 (Accession NP_(—)694584.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32803 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1856, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32803(Accession NP_(—)694584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32803.

FLJ32865 (Accession NP_(—)653214.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32865 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32865,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32865 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2146, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32865(Accession NP_(—)653214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32865.

FLJ32894 (Accession NP_(—)653268.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32894 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32894,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32894 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7467, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32894(Accession NP_(—)653268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32894.

FLJ32932 (Accession NP_(—)690873.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32932 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32932,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32932 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9555, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32932(Accession NP_(—)690873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32932.

FLJ33505 (Accession NP_(—)689530.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33505 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33505,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33505 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13693, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33505(Accession NP_(—)689530.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33505.

FLJ33655 (Accession NP_(—)775912.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33655 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33655,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33655 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16113, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33655(Accession NP_(—)775912.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33655.

FLJ34817 (Accession NP_(—)689516.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34817 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ34817BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ34817, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34817BINDING SITE1 and FLJ34817 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7075 and SEQID:4004 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34817(Accession NP_(—)689516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34817.

FLJ34922 (Accession NP_(—)689483.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18132, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34922(Accession NP_(—)689483.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34922.

FLJ34969 (Accession XP_(—)114353.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34969 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34969,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34969 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:581, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34969(Accession XP_(—)114353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34969.

FLJ35105 (Accession NP_(—)689890.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35105 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35105,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35105 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35105(Accession NP_(—)689890.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35105.

FLJ35487 (Accession NP_(—)776181.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35487 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35487,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35487 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12556, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35487(Accession NP_(—)776181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35487.

FLJ35681 (Accession NP_(—)787096.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35681 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ35681BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ35681, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35681BINDING SITE1 and FLJ35681 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1653 and SEQID:11521 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35681(Accession NP_(—)787096.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35681.

FLJ35848 (Accession XP_(—)290755.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35848 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35848,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35848 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35848(Accession XP_(—)290755.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35848.

FLJ36112 (Accession NP_(—)775950.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36112 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36112,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36112 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6601, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36112(Accession NP_(—)775950.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36112.

FLJ36445 (Accession NP_(—)694965.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36445 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36445,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36445 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2147, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36445(Accession NP_(—)694965.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36445.

FLJ37045 (Accession NP_(—)787085.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37045 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9497, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37045(Accession NP_(—)787085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37045.

FLJ37078 (Accession NP_(—)694588.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37078 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37078,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37078 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37078(Accession NP_(—)694588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37078.

FLJ37266 (Accession NP_(—)787088.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37266 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37266,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37266 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4602, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37266(Accession NP_(—)787088.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37266.

FLJ37433 (Accession NP_(—)848612.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37433 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37433,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37433 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8582, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37433(Accession NP_(—)848612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37433.

FLJ37543 (Accession NP_(—)775938.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37543 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37543,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37543 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5495, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37543(Accession NP_(—)775938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37543.

FLJ38101 (Accession NP_(—)694993.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38101 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38101,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38101 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38101(Accession NP_(—)694993.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38101.

FLJ38149 (Accession XP_(—)091919.5) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38149 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ38149BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38149, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38149BINDING SITE1 through FLJ38149 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15044,SEQ ID:18971 and SEQ ID:9373 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38149(Accession XP_(—)091919.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38149.

FLJ38281 (Accession NP_(—)689814.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38281 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38281BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38281, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38281BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38281 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9492 and SEQID:6885 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38281(Accession NP_(—)689814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38281.

FLJ38607 (Accession NP_(—)689867.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38607 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38607BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38607, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38607BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38607 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16688 andSEQ ID:7382 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38607(Accession NP_(—)689867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38607.

FLJ38792 (Accession NP_(—)848615.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38792 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38792,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38792 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38792(Accession NP_(—)848615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38792.

FLJ38819 (Accession NP_(—)665872.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38819 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38819BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38819, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38819BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38819 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18642 andSEQ ID:9791 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38819(Accession NP_(—)665872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38819.

FLJ38991 (Accession NP_(—)776188.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38991 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38991BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38991, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38991BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38991 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14236 andSEQ ID:10356 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38991(Accession NP_(—)776188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38991.

FLJ39415 (Accession NP_(—)775952.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39415 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39415,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39415 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39415(Accession NP_(—)775952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39415.

FLJ39441 (Accession XP_(—)084736.6) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39441 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39441,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39441 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39441(Accession XP_(—)084736.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39441.

FLJ39599 (Accession NP_(—)776164.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39599 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ39599BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ39599, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39599BINDING SITE1 through FLJ39599 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:8232,SEQ ID:16001 and SEQ ID:2845 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39599(Accession NP_(—)776164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39599.

FLJ39639 (Accession XP_(—)290687.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39639 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39639BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ39639, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39639BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39639 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6883 and SEQID:9190 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39639(Accession XP_(—)290687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39639.

FLJ39821 (Accession NP_(—)775971.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39821 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39821,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39821 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17406, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39821(Accession NP_(—)775971.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39821.

FLJ90231 (Accession NP_(—)775852.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90231 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90231,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90231 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90231(Accession NP_(—)775852.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90231.

FLJ90586 (Accession NP_(—)699176.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90586 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90586,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90586 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90586(Accession NP_(—)699176.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90586.

FLJ90723 (Accession NP_(—)787115.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90723 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90723,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90723 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19889, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90723(Accession NP_(—)787115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90723.

Formin binding protein 1 (FNBP1, Accession XP_(—)052666.3) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FNBP1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FNBP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FNBP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16354, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Formin bindingprotein 1 (FNBP1, Accession XP_(—)052666.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FNBP1.

Forkhead box e2 (FOXE2, Accession NP_(—)036317.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXE2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FOXE2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXE2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15626, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box e2(FOXE2, Accession NP_(—)036317.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FOXE2.

Forkhead box o1a (rhabdomyosarcoma) (FOXO1A, Accession NP_(—)002006.2)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXO1ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by FOXO1A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofFOXO1A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:736, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box o1a(rhabdomyosarcoma) (FOXO1A, Accession NP_(—)002006.2), a gene which is aprobable transcription factor. and therefore may be associated withAlveolar rhabdomyosarcoma-2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma-2., andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with FOXO1A.

The function of FOXO1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Fsh primary response(lrpr1 homolog, rat) 1 (FSHPRH1, Accession NP_(—)006724.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FSHPRH1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FSHPRH1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FSHPRH1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11528, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Fsh primaryresponse (lrpr1 homolog, rat) 1 (FSHPRH1, Accession NP_(—)006724.1), agene which is involved in the response of gonadal tissues to follicle-stimulating hormone. and therefore may be associated withHypergonadotropic ovarian dysgenesis (odg), x-linked disorders ofgonadal development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Hypergonadotropic ovarian dysgenesis (odg),x-linked disorders of gonadal development, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FSHPRH1.

The function of FSHPRH1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Follistatin-like 1(FSTL1, Accession NP_(—)009016.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FSTL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FSTL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FSTL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11213, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Follistatin-like 1(FSTL1, Accession NP_(—)009016.1), a gene which may modulate the actionof some growth factors on cell proliferation and differentiation. andtherefore may be associated with Rheumatoid arthritis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofRheumatoid arthritis, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FSTL1.

The function of FSTL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM279.1. Fucosyltransferase 1(galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombay phenotype included)(FUT1, Accession NP_(—)000139.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FUT1 BINDING SITE1 and FUT1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byFUT1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUT1 BINDING SITE1 andFUT1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11525 and SEQ ID:16365respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Fucosyltransferase1 (galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombay phenotype included)(FUT1, Accession NP_(—)000139.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FUT1.

Frizzled homolog 4 (drosophila) (FZD4, Accession NP_(—)036325.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FZD4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FZD4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FZD4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4487, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Frizzled homolog 4(drosophila) (FZD4, Accession NP_(—)036325.2), a gene which may functionin cell polarity, cell fate specification and cancer; similar tofrizzled receptor family, has seven transmembrane domains and thereforemay be associated with Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with FZD4.

The function of FZD4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. Interferon,alpha-inducible protein (clone ifi-6-16) (G1P3, AccessionNP_(—)075010.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. G1P3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by G1P3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of G1P3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Interferon,alpha-inducible protein (clone ifi-6-16) (G1P3, AccessionNP_(—)075010.1), a gene which is an interferon-stimulated gene (ISG).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with G1P3.

The function of G1P3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. Interferon,alpha-inducible protein (clone ifi-6-16) (G1P3, AccessionNP_(—)002029.3) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. G1P3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by G1P3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of G1P3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Interferon,alpha-inducible protein (clone ifi-6-16) (G1P3, AccessionNP_(—)002029.3), a gene which is an interferon-stimulated gene (ISG).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with G1P3.

The function of G1P3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. Interferon,alpha-inducible protein (clone ifi-6-16) (G1P3, AccessionNP_(—)075011.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. G1P3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by G1P3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of G1P3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Interferon,alpha-inducible protein (clone ifi-6-16) (G1P3, AccessionNP_(—)075011.1), a gene which is an interferon-stimulated gene (ISG).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with G1P3.

The function of G1P3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. G2A (AccessionNP_(—)037477.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. G2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by G2A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of G2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8714, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of G2A (AccessionNP_(—)037477.1), a gene which may mediate some of the effects ofextracellular atp on insulin secretion. and therefore may be associatedwith Autoimmune disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Autoimmune disease, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with G2A.

The function of G2A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Glucose-6-phosphatase,catalytic (glycogen storage disease type i, von gierke disease) (G6PC,Accession NP_(—)000142.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. G6PC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by G6PC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of G6PC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4204, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofGlucose-6-phosphatase, catalytic (glycogen storage disease type i, vongierke disease) (G6PC, Accession NP_(—)000142.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with G6PC.

GAL3ST-4 (Accession NP_(—)078913.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GAL3ST-4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GAL3ST-4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAL3ST-4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4518, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of GAL3ST-4(Accession NP_(—)078913.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GAL3ST-4.

Gata binding protein 2 (GATA2, Accession NP_(—)116027.2) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GATA2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GATA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GATA2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16014, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Gata bindingprotein 2 (GATA2, Accession NP_(—)116027.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GATA2.

GBP4 (Accession NP_(—)443173.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GBP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GBP4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GBP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15052, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of GBP4 (AccessionNP_(—)443173.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GBP4.

Golgi associated, gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2(GGA2, Accession NP_(—)619581.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GGA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGGA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GGA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5631, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Golgi associated,gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2 (GGA2, AccessionNP_(—)619581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GGA2.

Golgi associated, gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2(GGA2, Accession NP_(—)055859.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GGA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGGA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GGA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5631, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Golgi associated,gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2 (GGA2, AccessionNP_(—)055859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GGA2.

Gamma-glutamyltransferase 1 (GGT1, Accession NP_(—)005256.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GGT1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GGT1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GGT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13688, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-glutamyltransferase 1 (GGT1, Accession NP_(—)005256.1), a genewhich catalyzes the transfer of the glutamyl moiety of glutathione to avariety of amino acids and dipeptide acceptors and therefore isassociated with Glutathionuria. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Glutathionuria, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GGT1.

The function of GGT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1.Gamma-glutamyltransferase 1 (GGT1, Accession NP_(—)038265.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GGT1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GGT1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GGT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13688, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-glutamyltransferase 1 (GGT1, Accession NP_(—)038265.1), a genewhich catalyzes the transfer of the glutamyl moiety of glutathione to avariety of amino acids and dipeptide acceptors and therefore isassociated with Glutathionuria. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Glutathionuria, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GGT1.

The function of GGT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1.Gamma-glutamyltransferase 1 (GGT1, Accession NP_(—)038347.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GGT1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GGT1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GGT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13688, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-glutamyltransferase 1 (GGT1, Accession NP_(—)038347.1), a genewhich catalyzes the transfer of the glutamyl moiety of glutathione to avariety of amino acids and dipeptide acceptors and therefore isassociated with Glutathionuria. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Glutathionuria, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GGT1.

The function of GGT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1.Gamma-glutamyltransferase 2 (GGT2, Accession XP_(—)290331.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GGT2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GGT2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GGT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13688, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-glutamyltransferase 2 (GGT2, Accession XP_(—)290331.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GGT2.

Gm2 ganglioside activator protein (GM2A, Accession NP_(—)000396.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GM2A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GM2A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GM2ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11286, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Gm2 gangliosideactivator protein (GM2A, Accession NP_(—)000396.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GM2A.

GNE (Accession NP_(—)005467.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNE, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GNE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8367, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of GNE (AccessionNP_(—)005467.1), a gene which has roles in sialic acid biosynthesis andregulates cell surface sialylation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GNE.

The function of GNE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Guanine nucleotidebinding protein (g protein), gamma 4 (GNG4, Accession NP_(—)004476.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GNG4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GNG4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNG4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:559, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Guanine nucleotidebinding protein (g protein), gamma 4 (GNG4, Accession NP_(—)004476.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GNG4.

GNPNAT1 (Accession XP_(—)085119.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE1 and GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby GNPNAT1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE1and GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8464 and SEQ ID:854respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of GNPNAT1 (AccessionXP_(—)085119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GNPNAT1.

GNRPX (Accession NP_(—)060519.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNRPX BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNRPX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNRPX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12243, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of GNRPX (AccessionNP_(—)060519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GNRPX.

Golgi autoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 1 (GOLGA1, AccessionNP_(—)002068.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GOLGA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GOLGA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GOLGA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12206, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Golgi autoantigen,golgin subfamily a, 1 (GOLGA1, Accession NP_(—)002068.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GOLGA1.

Golgi autoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 3 (GOLGA3, AccessionNP_(—)005886.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GOLGA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GOLGA3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GOLGA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Golgi autoantigen,golgin subfamily a, 3 (GOLGA3, Accession NP_(—)005886.2) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GOLGA3.

GOLGIN-67 (Accession NP_(—)851421.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GOLGIN-67 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by GOLGIN-67, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGOLGIN-67 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4244, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of GOLGIN-67(Accession NP_(—)851421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GOLGIN-67.

Glycoprotein v (platelet) (GP5, Accession NP_(—)004479.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GP5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GP5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GP5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5681, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein v(platelet) (GP5, Accession NP_(—)004479.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GP5.

GPP34R (Accession NP_(—)060648.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GPP34R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPP34R,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPP34R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14203, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of GPP34R (AccessionNP_(—)060648.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GPP34R.

G protein-coupled receptor 114 (GPR114, Accession NP_(—)722579.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR114BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GPR114, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGPR114 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10636, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 114 (GPR114, Accession NP_(—)722579.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR114.

G protein-coupled receptor 26 (GPR26, Accession NP_(—)703143.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR26 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR26, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR26BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3010, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 26 (GPR26, Accession NP_(—)703143.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR26.

G protein-coupled receptor 4 (GPR4, Accession NP_(—)005273.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GPR4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4965, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 4 (GPR4, Accession NP_(—)005273.1), a gene which stimulates toproduce increased calcium by both SPC and LPC . Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR4.

The function of GPR4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. G protein-coupledreceptor 56 (GPR56, Accession NP_(—)005673.2) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR56 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGPR56, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR56 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8622, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 56 (GPR56, Accession NP_(—)005673.2), a gene which transducesextracellular signals through heterotrimeric G proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPR56.

The function of GPR56 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. G protein-coupledreceptor 61 (GPR61, Accession NP_(—)114142.2) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR61 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGPR61, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR61 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15604, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 61 (GPR61, Accession NP_(—)114142.2), a gene which transducesextracellular signals through heterotrimeric G proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPR61.

The function of GPR61 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM259.2. G protein-coupledreceptor 66 (GPR66, Accession NP_(—)006047.2) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR66 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGPR66, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR66 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19237, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 66 (GPR66, Accession NP_(—)006047.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR66.

G protein-coupled receptor 81 (GPR81, Accession NP_(—)115943.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR81 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GPR81, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR81BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13260, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 81 (GPR81, Accession NP_(—)115943.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR81.

GR6 (Accession NP_(—)031380.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GR6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GR6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2604, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of GR6 (AccessionNP_(—)031380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GR6.

GRAF (Accession NP_(—)055886.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRAF BINDING SITE1 and GRAF BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byGRAF, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRAF BINDING SITE1 andGRAF BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13350 and SEQ ID:4362respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of GRAF (AccessionNP_(—)055886.1), a gene which ia a GTPase activating protein for p21-racand therefore may be associated with Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with GRAF.

The function of GRAF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. GREB1 (AccessionNP_(—)055483.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GREB1 BINDING SITE1 through GREB1 BINDING SITE3 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GREB1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GREB1BINDING SITE1 through GREB1 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:14113, SEQID:14861 and SEQ ID:9792 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of GREB1 (AccessionNP_(—)055483.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GREB1.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, delta 1 (GRID1, AccessionXP_(—)043613.8) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GRID1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRID1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GRID1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17390, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, delta 1 (GRID1, Accession XP_(—)043613.8).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GRID1.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate-like 1a (GRINL1A,Accession NP_(—)056347.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRINL1A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRINL1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRINL1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate-like 1a (GRINL1A, AccessionNP_056347.1), a gene which plays a role in the development and functionof the mammalian brain. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GRINL1A.

The function of GRINL1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Glutamate receptor,metabotropic 6 (GRM6, Accession NP_(—)000834.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRM6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGRM6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRM6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, metabotropic 6 (GRM6, Accession NP_(—)000834.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GRM6.

GRWD (Accession NP_(—)113673.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRWD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRWD, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GRWD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7996, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of GRWD (AccessionNP_(—)113673.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRWD.

GSDM (Accession XP_(—)209009.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GSDM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGSDM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GSDM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of GSDM (AccessionXP_(—)209009.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GSDM.

GSDM (Accession NP_(—)835465.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GSDM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGSDM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GSDM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of GSDM (AccessionNP_(—)835465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GSDM.

Glutathione s-transferase m1 (GSTM1, Accession NP_(—)000552.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GSTM1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GSTM1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GSTM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12752, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Glutathiones-transferase m1 (GSTM1, Accession NP_(—)000552.2), a gene which isconjugation of reduced glutathione to a wide number of exogenous andendogenous hydrophobic electrophiles. and therefore may be associatedwith Aplastic anemia and cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Aplastic anemia andcancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withGSTM1.

The function of GSTM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Glutathiones-transferase m1 (GSTM1, Accession NP_(—)666533.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GSTM1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GSTM1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GSTM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12752, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Glutathiones-transferase m1 (GSTM1, Accession NP_(—)666533.1), a gene which isconjugation of reduced glutathione to a wide number of exogenous andendogenous hydrophobic electrophiles. and therefore may be associatedwith Aplastic anemia and cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Aplastic anemia andcancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withGSTM1.

The function of GSTM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Glutathiones-transferase m2 (muscle) (GSTM2, Accession NP_(—)000839.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GSTM2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GSTM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GSTM2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12752, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Glutathiones-transferase m2 (muscle) (GSTM2, Accession NP_(—)000839.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GSTM2.

Glutathione s-transferase m4 (GSTM4, Accession NP_(—)671490.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GSTM4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GSTM4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GSTM4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12752, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Glutathiones-transferase m4 (GSTM4, Accession NP_(—)671490.1), a gene whichconjugates reduced glutathione to a wide number of exogenous andendogenous hydrophobic electrophiles. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GSTM4.

The function of GSTM4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Glutathiones-transferase m4 (GSTM4, Accession NP_(—)000841.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GSTM4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GSTM4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GSTM4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12752, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Glutathiones-transferase m4 (GSTM4, Accession NP_(—)000841.1), a gene whichconjugates reduced glutathione to a wide number of exogenous andendogenous hydrophobic electrophiles. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GSTM4.

The function of GSTM4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. General transcriptionfactor iie, polypeptide 1, alpha 56 kda (GTF2E1, AccessionNP_(—)005504.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GTF2E1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GTF2E1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GTF2E1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15661, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Generaltranscription factor iie, polypeptide 1, alpha 56 kda (GTF2E1, AccessionNP_(—)005504.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTF2E1.

GTF2IRD2 (Accession NP_(—)775808.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GTF2IRD2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GTF2IRD2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2IRD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11522, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of GTF2IRD2(Accession NP_(—)775808.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GTF2IRD2.

GTF2IRD2 (Accession NP_(—)115579.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GTF2IRD2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GTF2IRD2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2IRD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11522, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of GTF2IRD2(Accession NP_(—)115579.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GTF2IRD2.

GTPBG3 (Accession NP_(—)116009.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTPBG3 BINDING SITE1 and GTPBG3 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby GTPBG3, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTPBG3 BINDING SITE1 andGTPBG3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7812 and SEQ ID:10292respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of GTPBG3 (AccessionNP_(—)116009.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTPBG3.

Glycogenin (Gy, Accession NP_(—)004121.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GYG BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Gy, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of GYG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4258, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Glycogenin (Gy,Accession NP_(—)004121.2), a gene which primes de novo glycogensynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GYG.

The function of GYG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. H-plk (AccessionNP_(—)056936.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. H-plk BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by H-plk, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of H-plk BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12753, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of H-plk (AccessionNP_(—)056936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H-plk.

H2AV (Accession NP_(—)619541.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H2AV BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH2AV, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H2AV BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18864, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of H2AV (AccessionNP_(—)619541.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H2AV.

H63 (Accession NP_(—)612432.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H63 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH63, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H63 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of H63 (AccessionNP_(—)612432.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H63.

H63 (Accession NP_(—)816929.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H63 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH63, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H63 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of H63 (AccessionNP_(—)816929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H63.

Hepatitis a virus cellular receptor 2 (HAVCR2, Accession NP_(—)116171.2)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HAVCR2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by HAVCR2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHAVCR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16260, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Hepatitis a viruscellular receptor 2 (HAVCR2, Accession NP_(—)116171.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HAVCR2.

Hemopoietic cell kinase (HCK, Accession NP_(—)002101.2) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HCK BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby HCK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HCK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7142, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Hemopoietic cellkinase (HCK, Accession NP_(—)002101.2), a gene which is non-receptorprotein tyrosine kinase. and therefore may be associated with Leukemias.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Leukemias, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HCK.

The function of HCK has been established by previous studies. During asearch for a cDNA clone representing human SRC (OMIM Ref. No. 190090),Quintrell et al. (1987) encountered a previously unrecognized gene thatappeared to encode a protein-tyrosine kinase similar to SRC. Ziegler etal. (1987) found the same gene by a different route. Expression of thisgene may be limited to certain hemopoietic cells and is especiallyprominent in cells of myeloid lineage, particularly mature granulocytesand monocytes. Therefore, Quintrell et al. (1987) designated the geneHCK (pronounced ‘hick’) for hemopoietic cell kinase. They described thenucleotide sequence of a cDNA clone that represents most or all of themRNA for HCK, the deduced amino acid sequence of the protein encoded byHCK, and the distribution of RNA transcribed from HCK among varioushemopoietic cells. By spot-blot analysis of sorted chromosomes and by insitu hybridization, Quintrell et al. (1987) assigned the HCK gene to20q11-q12. Since this region is affected by interstitial deletions insome acute myeloid leukemias and myeloproliferative disorders, theysuggested that damage to HCK may contribute to the pathogenesis of theseconditions.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Quintrell, N.; Lebo, R.; Varmus, H.; Bishop, J. M.; Pettenati, M. J.; LeBeau, M. M.; Diaz, M. O.; Rowley, J. D.: Identification of a human gene(HCK) that encodes a protein-tyrosine kinase and is expressed inhemopoietic cells. Molec. Cell. Biol. 7:2267-2275, 1987; and

Ziegler, S. F.; Marth, J. D.; Lewis, D. B.; Perlmutter, R. M.: Novelprotein-tyrosine kinase gene (hck) preferentially expressed in cells ofhematopoietic origin. Molec. Cell. Biol. 7.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HCK are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 142370, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. HE9 (Accession NP_(—)741997.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HE9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HE9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HE9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of HE9 (AccessionNP_(—)741997.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HE9.

HECA (Accession NP_(—)057301.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HECA BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HECA, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HECA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17954, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of HECA (AccessionNP_(—)057301.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HECA.

HEMK (Accession NP_(—)057257.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HEMK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HEMK, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HEMK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6468, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of HEMK (AccessionNP_(—)057257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HEMK.

Hephaestin (HEPH, Accession NP_(—)055614.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HEPH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HEPH, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HEPHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15338, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Hephaestin (HEPH,Accession NP_(—)055614.1), a gene which is thought to be amembrane-bound protein responsible for transport of dietary iron fromepithelial cells of the intestinal lumen into the circulatory system.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HEPH.

The function of HEPH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Hexosaminidase a(alpha polypeptide) (HEXA, Accession NP_(—)000511.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HEXA BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby HEXA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HEXA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Hexosaminidase a(alpha polypeptide) (HEXA, Accession NP_(—)000511.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HEXA.

Herv-h ltr-associating 3 (HHLA3, Accession XP_(—)294968.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HHLA3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HHLA3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HHLA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13713, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Herv-hltr-associating 3 (HHLA3, Accession XP_(—)294968.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HHLA3.

Herv-h ltr-associating 3 (HHLA3, Accession NP_(—)009002.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HHLA3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HHLA3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HHLA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13713, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Herv-hltr-associating 3 (HHLA3, Accession NP_(—)009002.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HHLA3.

HIC (Accession XP_(—)041273.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HIC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HIC, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HIC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:488, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of HIC (AccessionXP_(—)041273.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HIC.

Holocarboxylase synthetase (biotin-[proprionyl-coenzyme a-carboxylase(atp-hydrolysing)] ligase) (HLCS, Accession NP_(—)000402.2) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HLCS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HLCS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HLCSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2142, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Holocarboxylasesynthetase (biotin-[proprionyl-coenzyme a-carboxylase (atp-hydrolysing)]ligase) (HLCS, Accession NP_(—)000402.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HLCS.

High-mobility group 20a (HMG20A, Accession NP_(—)060670.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMG20A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HMG20A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMG20ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5040, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of High-mobilitygroup 20a (HMG20A, Accession NP_(—)060670.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HMG20A.

HPRN (Accession NP_(—)071938.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HPRN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HPRN, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HPRN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12916, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of HPRN (AccessionNP_(—)071938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HPRN.

Histamine receptor h4 (HRH4, Accession NP_(—)067637.2) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HRH4 BINDING SITE1 throughHRH4 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by HRH4, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHRH4 BINDING SITE1 through HRH4 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:5301,SEQ ID:5358 and SEQ ID:3116 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Histamine receptorh4 (HRH4, Accession NP_(—)067637.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HRH4.

HSC3 (Accession NP_(—)660157.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSC3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HSC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1095, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of HSC3 (AccessionNP_(—)660157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSC3.

HSD3B7 (Accession NP_(—)079469.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSD3B7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSD3B7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSD3B7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2674, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of HSD3B7 (AccessionNP_(—)079469.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSD3B7.

HSMPP8 (Accession XP_(—)167894.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSMPP8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSMPP8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSMPP8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7797, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of HSMPP8 (AccessionXP_(—)167894.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSMPP8.

HSNOV1 (Accession NP_(—)059985.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSNOV1 BINDING SITE1 and HSNOV1 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby HSNOV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSNOV1 BINDING SITE1 andHSNOV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:849 and SEQ ID:12942respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of HSNOV1 (AccessionNP_(—)059985.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSNOV1.

HSPC065 (Accession NP_(—)054876.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSPC065 BINDING SITE1 and HSPC065 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby HSPC065, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC065 BINDING SITE1and HSPC065 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4676 and SEQ ID:713respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of HSPC065 (AccessionNP_(—)054876.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSPC065.

5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1d (HTR1D, AccessionNP_(—)000855.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HTR1D BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HTR1D, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HTR1D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2563, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1d (HTR1D, AccessionNP_000855.1), a gene which belongs to g-protein coupled receptor.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HTR1D.

The function of HTR1D and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1.5-hydroxytryptamine(serotonin) receptor 1e (HTR1E, Accession NP_(—)000856.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HTR1E BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HTR1E, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HTR1EBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:538, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1e (HTR1E, AccessionNP_000856.1), a gene which belongs to g-protein coupled receptors.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HTR1E.

The function of HTR1E and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1.5-hydroxytryptamine(serotonin) receptor 3b (HTR3B, Accession NP_(—)006019.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HTR3B BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HTR3B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HTR3BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:656, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 3b (HTR3B, AccessionNP_006019.1), a gene which is a component of ligand gated ion channels.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HTR3B.

The function of HTR3B has been established by previous studies.Serotonin mediates rapid excitatory responses through ligand-gatedchannels (HTR3 receptors). When expressed as a homomeric unit, HTR3A(OMIM Ref. No. 182139) is a functional receptor but displays rather weakconductance. By searching human genome sequence data, Davies et al.(1999) identified a homolog of the HTR3A subunit in a PAC clone from11q23.1, the same chromosomal location of HTR3A. Using anchored PCR toscreen brain and kidney cDNA libraries, they obtained a cDNA clone,which they designated HTR3B, that encodes a 441-amino acid protein with41% sequence identity to HTR3A. Northern blot analysis revealedexpression of a 4.4-kb transcript in kidney and brain, specifically incaudate nucleus, hippocampus, and thalamus, and particularly inamygdala. These regions of the brain also express 2.4-kb transcripts forHTR3A. HTR3B was absent from heart, placenta, lung, liver, skeletalmuscle, and pancreas. The authors determined that HTR3B cannot assembleas a homomeric HTR3 receptor but that heteromeric HTR3A/HTR3B receptorsdisplay a large single-channel conductance (16 pS), low permeability tocalcium ions, and a current-voltage relationship resembling that ofcharacterized neuronal HTR3 channels. By RT-PCR in situ hybridization,Dubin et al. (1999) found that HTR3A and HTR3B colocalize in amygdala,telencephalon, and entorhinal cortex, as well as in small monocytes ofspleen and tonsil, and in uterus, prostate, ovary, placenta, andintestine. Hydropathy analysis indicated that the HTR3B protein has 4putative transmembrane domains. In contrast to HTR3A, HTR3B lacks the 3negatively charged residues bracketing the second transmembrane domainthat are thought to be critical for the rate of ion transport inacetylcholine receptors (see OMIM Ref. No. CHRNA1, 100690). It alsocontains 5 potential glycosylation and 4 potential phosphorylationsites.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Davies, P. A.; Pistis, M.; Hanna, M. C.; Peters, J. A.; Lambert, J. J.;Hales, T. G.; Kirkness, E. F.: The 5-HT(3B) subunit is a majordeterminant of serotonin-receptor function. Nature 397:359-363, 1999;and

Dubin, A. E.; Huvar, R.; D'Andrea, M. R.; Pyati, J.; Zhu, J. Y.; Joy, K.C.; Wilson, S. J.; Galindo, J. E.; Glass, C. A.; Luo, L.; Jackson, M.R.; Lovenberg, T. W.; Erlander, M. G.: Th.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HTR3B arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604654, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Hormonally upregulated neu-associated kinase (HUNK, AccessionNP_(—)055401.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HUNK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HUNK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HUNK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17952, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Hormonallyupregulated neu-associated kinase (HUNK, Accession NP_(—)055401.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HUNK.

Hus1 checkpoint homolog (s. pombe) (HUS1, Accession NP_(—)004498.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HUS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HUS1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HUS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14238, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Hus1 checkpointhomolog (s. pombe) (HUS1, Accession NP_(—)004498.1), a gene which Mayform DNA damage-responsive protein complex. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HUS1.

The function of HUS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1.Hyaluronoglucosaminidase 1 (HYAL1, Accession NP_(—)695018.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HYAL1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HYAL1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HYAL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1192, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofHyaluronoglucosaminidase 1 (HYAL1, Accession NP_(—)695018.1), a genewhich plays a role in cell proliferation, migration and differentiation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HYAL1.

The function of HYAL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM180.2.Hyaluronoglucosaminidase 4 (HYAL4, Accession NP_(—)036401.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HYAL4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HYAL4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HYAL4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2143, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofHyaluronoglucosaminidase 4 (HYAL4, Accession NP_(—)036401.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HYAL4.

Intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (cd54), human rhinovirus receptor(ICAM1, Accession NP_(—)000192.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ICAM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ICAM1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICAM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Intercellularadhesion molecule 1 (cd54), human rhinovirus receptor (ICAM1, AccessionNP_(—)000192.1), a gene which binds the integrin LFA-1 (ITGB2) andpromotes adhesion; member of the immunoglobulin superfamily andtherefore may be associated with Malaria, cerebral, susceptibility to.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Malaria, cerebral, susceptibility to, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with ICAM1.

The function of ICAM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. ICK (AccessionNP_(—)057597.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ICK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ICK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ICK (AccessionNP_(—)057597.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ICK.

ICK (Accession NP_(—)055735.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ICK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byICK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ICK (AccessionNP_(—)055735.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ICK.

Insulin-like growth factor 1 (somatomedin c) (IGF1, AccessionNP_(—)000609.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IGF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IGF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IGF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6279, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Insulin-likegrowth factor 1 (somatomedin c) (IGF1, Accession NP_(—)000609.1), a genewhich are structurally and functionally related to insulin but have amuch higher growth-promoting activity and therefore may be associatedwith Growth retardation with sensorineural deafness and mentalretardation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Growth retardation with sensorineuraldeafness and mental retardation, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IGF1.

The function of IGF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Interleukin 11 (IL11,Accession NP_000632.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. IL11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11544, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 11(IL11, Accession NP_(—)000632.1), a gene which stimulates theproliferation of hematopoietic stem cells and megakaryocyte progenitorcells and induces megakaryocyte maturation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL11.

The function of IL11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM41.1. Interleukin 16(lymphocyte chemoattractant factor) (IL16, Accession NP_(—)757366.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL16 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL16, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19554, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 16(lymphocyte chemoattractant factor) (IL16, Accession NP_(—)757366.1), agene which modulates T-cell activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IL16.

The function of IL16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. Interleukin 21 receptor(IL21R, Accession NP_(—)068570.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL21R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by IL21R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL21RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:498, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 21receptor (IL21R, Accession NP_(—)068570.1), a gene which is involved inreceptor mediated endocytosis and transduces the mitogenic signals ofil- 2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL21R.

The function of IL21R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Interleukin 21 receptor(IL21R, Accession NP_(—)851565.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL21R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by IL21R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL21RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:498, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 21receptor (IL21R, Accession NP_(—)851565.1), a gene which is involved inreceptor mediated endocytosis and transduces the mitogenic signals ofil- 2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL21R.

The function of IL21R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Interleukin 21 receptor(IL21R, Accession NP_(—)851564.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL21R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by IL21R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL21RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:498, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 21receptor (IL21R, Accession NP_(—)851564.1), a gene which is involved inreceptor mediated endocytosis and transduces the mitogenic signals ofil- 2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL21R.

The function of IL21R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775087.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RA BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7046, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775087.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7046,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)734464.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7046,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)734464.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

IMPACT (Accession NP_(—)060909.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IMPACT BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IMPACT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IMPACT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8975, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of IMPACT (AccessionNP_(—)060909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IMPACT.

INHBE (Accession NP_(—)113667.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. INHBE BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by INHBE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of INHBE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16283, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of INHBE (AccessionNP_(—)113667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith INHBE.

Indolethylamine n-methyltransferase (INMT, Accession NP_(—)006765.3) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. INMT BINDINGSITE1 and INMT BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by INMT, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of INMT BINDING SITE1 and INMT BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:9149 and SEQ ID:11523 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Indolethylaminen-methyltransferase (INMT, Accession NP_(—)006765.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with INMT.

Interferon regulatory factor 4 (IRF4, Accession NP_(—)002451.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IRF4 BINDINGSITE1 and IRF4 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by IRF4, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IRF4 BINDING SITE1 and IRF4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:2698 and SEQ ID:1517 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Interferonregulatory factor 4 (IRF4, Accession NP_(—)002451.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IRF4.

IRTA2 (Accession NP_(—)112571.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IRTA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IRTA2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IRTA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19371, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of IRTA2 (AccessionNP_(—)112571.1), a gene which binds to the fc region of immunoglobulinsgamma low affinity receptor. and therefore may be associated withBurkitt lymphoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Burkitt lymphoma, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with IRTA2.

The function of IRTA2 has been established by previous studies.Chromosomal abnormalities involving translocation breakpoints at1q21-q23 are frequent in B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (see OMIM Ref. No.BCL9; 602597) and multiple myeloma (MM; OMIM Ref. No. 254500). Bycloning the breakpoints of a (1;14)(q21;q32) chromosomal translocationin the FR4 multiple myeloma cell line, followed by exon trapping andscreening a spleen cDNA library, Hatzivassiliou et al. (2001) obtainedcDNAs encoding 3 isoforms of IRTA1 (OMIM Ref. No. 605876) and 4 isoformsof IRTA2. The 3 major IRTA2 mRNA isoforms (ITRA2A, ITRA2B, and ITRA2C)each have their own unique 3-prime untranslated region, and the proteinsthey encode share a common amino acid sequence until residue 560,including a signal peptide and 6 extracellular Ig-type domains. Sequenceanalysis predicted that IRTA2A is a 759-amino acid secreted glycoproteinwith 8 total extracellular Ig-type domains followed by 13 unique,predominantly polar residues at its C terminus. After the common 560amino acids, IRTA2B has only 32 additional residues, whosehydrophobicity is compatible with its docking to the plasma membrane viaa GPI anchor. The 977-amino acid IRTA2C protein shares the first 746amino acids with IRTA2A. IRTA2C has a total of 9 extracellular Ig-typedomains with 8 potential N-linked glycosylation sites; a 23-residuetransmembrane region; and a 104-residue cytoplasmic domain with 3consensus SH2-binding domains, all of which exhibit features of ITIMs(immune-receptor tyrosine-based inhibition motifs) and are encoded byseparate exons. The fourth isoform, IRTA2D, encodes a peptide of 152amino acids. Northern blot analysis detected 2.8-, 4.4-, 5.3-, and0.6-kb IRTA2 transcripts in lymph node, spleen, bone marrow, and smallintestine, with a preponderance of the IRTA2A isoform. In situhybridization analysis detected IRTA2 expression in tonsillar germinalcenter centrocytes, but not in centroblasts, as well as inintraepithelial and interfollicular regions. Nakayama et al. (2001)independently cloned IRTA2, which they called BXMAS1, byrepresentational difference analysis of genes activated by anti-IgMcrosslinking of a human B-cell line. The deduced 977-amino acid proteincontains 8 ITIMs and 8 potential N-linked glycosylation sites. Northernblot analysis detected a 6.7-kb transcript and a larger transcriptbetween 14- and 17-kb in B cells 24 to 36 hours after activation.Northern blot analysis of tissues detected expression only in spleen Insitu hybridization analysis demonstrated expression of IRTA2 in themantle zone of tonsil tissue but not in germinal center cells

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hatzivassiliou, G.; Miller, I.; Takizawa, J.; Palanisamy, N.; Rao, P.H.; Iida, S.; Tagawa, S.; Taniwaki, M.; Russo, J.; Neri, A.; Cattoretti,G.; Clynes, R.; Mendelsohn, C.; Chaganti, R. S. K.; Dalla-Favera, R.:IRTA1 and IRTA2, novel immunoglobulin superfamily receptors expressed inB cells and involved in chromosome 1q21 abnormalities in B cellmalignancy. Immunity 14:277- 289, 2001; and

Nakayama, Y.; Weissman, S. M.; Bothwell, A. L. M.: BXMAS1 identifies acluster of homologous genes differentially expressed in B cells.Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 285:830-837, 200.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IRTA2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 605877, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Integrin, alpha d (ITGAD, Accession XP_(—)113880.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ITGAD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ITGAD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITGADBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2749, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha d(ITGAD, Accession XP_(—)113880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ITGAD.

Integrin, alpha m (complement component receptor 3, alpha; also known ascd11b (p170), macrophage antigen alpha polypeptide) (ITGAM, AccessionNP_(—)000623.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ITGAM BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITGAM, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ITGAM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5922, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha m(complement component receptor 3, alpha; also known as cd11b (p170),macrophage antigen alpha polypeptide) (ITGAM, Accession NP_(—)000623.1),a gene which is invovled in various adhesive interactions of monocytes,macrophages and granulocytes as well as in mediating the uptake ofcomplement-coated particles. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ITGAM.

The function of ITGAM and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Integrin, alpha x(antigen cd11c (p150), alpha polypeptide) (ITGAX, AccessionNP_(—)000878.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ITGAX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITGAX, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ITGAX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:559, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha x(antigen cd11c (p150), alpha polypeptide) (ITGAX, AccessionNP_000878.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ITGAX.

Inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptor, type 2 (ITPR2, AccessionNP_(—)002214.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ITPR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITPR2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ITPR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20047, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Inositol1,4,5-triphosphate receptor, type 2 (ITPR2, Accession NP_(—)002214.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ITPR2.

Janus kinase 3 (a protein tyrosine kinase, leukocyte) (JAK3, AccessionNP_(—)000206.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. JAK3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JAK3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of JAK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18060, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Janus kinase 3 (aprotein tyrosine kinase, leukocyte) (JAK3, Accession NP_(—)000206.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with JAK3.

JDP2 (Accession NP_(—)569736.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. JDP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JDP2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of JDP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2088, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of JDP2 (AccessionNP_(—)569736.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith JDP2.

JM11 (Accession NP_(—)296375.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. JM11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JM11, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of JM11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10197, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of JM11 (AccessionNP_(—)296375.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith JM11.

Jerky homolog (mouse) (JRK, Accession NP_(—)003715.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. JRK BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JRK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of JRK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3927, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Jerky homolog(mouse) (JRK, Accession NP_(—)003715.1), a gene which might function asa DNA-binding protein and therefore may be associated with Absenceepilepsy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Absence epilepsy, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with JRK.

The function of JRK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. JWA (AccessionNP_(—)006398.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. JWA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JWA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of JWA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8446, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of JWA (AccessionNP_(—)006398.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith JWA.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 11 (KCNJ11,Accession NP_(—)000516.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNJ11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 11 (KCNJ11, AccessionNP_(—)000516.2), a gene which is controlled by g proteins. inwardrectifier k+ channels are characterized by a greater tendancy to allowpotassium to flow into the cell rather than out of it. and therefore isassociated with Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNJ11.

The function of KCNJ11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16, AccessionNP_(—)733938.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNJ16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNJ16,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16, AccessionNP_(—)733938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ16.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16,Accession NP_(—)061128.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ16 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNJ16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2456, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16, AccessionNP_(—)061128.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ16.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16,Accession NP_(—)733937.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ16 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNJ16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2456, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16, AccessionNP_(—)733937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ16.

Potassium channel, subfamily k, member 3 (KCNK3, AccessionNP_(—)002237.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNK3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNK3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16912, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Potassium channel,subfamily k, member 3 (KCNK3, Accession NP_(—)002237.1), a gene which isa ph-dependent, voltage-insensitive, background potassium channel.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNK3.

The function of KCNK3 has been established by previous studies.Potassium channels are ubiquitous multisubunit membrane proteins thatregulate membrane potential in numerous cell types. One family ofmammalian K+ channels is characterized by the presence of 4transmembrane domains and 2 P domains per subunit; this family includesTASK, TWIK (KCNK1; 601745), and TREK (KCNK2; 603219). Duprat et al.(1997) identified mouse expressed sequence tags with similarity to TREKand TWIK and cloned a corresponding cDNA from a mouse brain library. Themouse cDNA was used to clone the human counterpart from a kidney cDNAlibrary. The human cDNA, designated TASK, encodes a 394-amino acidpolypeptide with 85% identity to the mouse ortholog. The sequencecontains consensus sites for N-linked glycosylation and forphosphorylation at the C-terminal. Northern blot analysis showed thatTASK is expressed in a variety of human tissues, with highest levels inpancreas and placenta. Expression of the TASK cDNA revealed that thefunctional protein creates currents that are K(+)-selective,instantaneous, and noninactivating. These currents showed an outwardrectification when external K+ was low, but evinced absence ofactivation and inactivation kinetics as well as voltage independence,characteristics of so-called leak or background conductances. TASKcurrents were very sensitive to small changes in extracellular pH,suggesting that TASK has a role in cellular responses to changes inextracellular pH. Lesage and Lazdunski (1998) used a radiation hybridmapping panel to map the human KCNK3 gene to chromosome 2p23 betweenmarkers WI13615 and WI11298. By fluorescence in situ hybridization,Manjunath et al. (1999) mapped the KCNK3 gene to 2p24.1-p23.3 and themouse homolog to chromosome 5B.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Lesage, F.; Lazdunski, M.: Mapping of human potassium channel genesTREK-1 (KCNK2) and TASK (KCNK3) to chromosomes 1q41 and 2p23. Genomics51:478-479, 1998; and

Manjunath, N. A.; Bray-Ward, P.; Goldstein, S. A. N.; Gallagher, P. G.:Assignment of the 2P domain, acid-sensitive potassium channel OAT1 geneKCNK3 to human chromosome bands 2p24.1-p.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNK3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603220, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KENAE (Accession NP_(—)789786.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KENAE BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKENAE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KENAE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14862, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KENAE (AccessionNP_(—)789786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KENAE.

KIAA0063 (Accession NP_(—)055691.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0063 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0063,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0063 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0063(Accession NP_(—)055691.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0063.

KIAA0082 (Accession NP_(—)055865.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0082 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0082,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0082 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18751, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0082(Accession NP_(—)055865.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0082.

KIAA0087 (Accession NP_(—)055584.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0087 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0087,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0087 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10179, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0087(Accession NP_(—)055584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0087.

KIAA0117 (Accession XP_(—)290939.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0117 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0117,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0117 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9255, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0117(Accession XP_(—)290939.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0117.

KIAA0182 (Accession XP_(—)050495.4) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0182 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0182,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0182 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2218, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0182(Accession XP_(—)050495.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0182.

KIAA0186 (Accession NP_(—)066545.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0186 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0186(Accession NP_(—)066545.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0186.

KIAA0205 (Accession NP_(—)055688.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0205 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0205,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0205 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3429, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0205(Accession NP_(—)055688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0205.

KIAA0237 (Accession NP_(—)055562.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0237 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0237,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0237 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17386, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0237(Accession NP_(—)055562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0237.

KIAA0258 (Accession NP_(—)055600.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0258 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0258,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0258 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9416, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0258(Accession NP_(—)055600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0258.

KIAA0295 (Accession XP_(—)042833.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0295 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0295,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0295 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0295(Accession XP_(—)042833.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0295.

KIAA0318 (Accession XP_(—)044334.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0318 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0318,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0318 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13450, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0318(Accession XP_(—)044334.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0318.

KIAA0435 (Accession NP_(—)055616.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0435 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0435,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0435 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5041, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0435(Accession NP_(—)055616.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0435.

KIAA0446 (Accession XP_(—)044155.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0446 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0446,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0446 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1475, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0446(Accession XP_(—)044155.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0446.

KIAA0459 (Accession XP_(—)027862.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0459 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0459,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0459 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4531, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0459(Accession XP_(—)027862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0459.

KIAA0469 (Accession NP_(—)055666.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0469 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0469BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0469, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0469BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0469 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9147 and SEQID:9493 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0469(Accession NP_(—)055666.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0469.

KIAA0475 (Accession NP_(—)055679.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0475 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0475,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0475 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0475(Accession NP_(—)055679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0475.

KIAA0493 (Accession XP_(—)034717.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0493 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0493,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0493 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0493(Accession XP_(—)034717.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0493.

KIAA0495 (Accession XP_(—)031397.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0495 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0495,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0495 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0495(Accession XP_(—)031397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0495.

KIAA0513 (Accession NP_(—)055547.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0513 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0513,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0513 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0513(Accession NP_(—)055547.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0513.

KIAA0527 (Accession XP_(—)171054.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0527 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0527,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0527 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0527(Accession XP_(—)171054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0527.

KIAA0532 (Accession XP_(—)047659.6) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0532 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0532,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0532 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12455, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0532(Accession XP_(—)047659.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0532.

KIAA0555 (Accession NP_(—)055605.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0555 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0555,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0555 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5555, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0555(Accession NP_(—)055605.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0555.

KIAA0557 (Accession XP_(—)085507.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0557 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0557,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0557 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2234, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0557(Accession XP_(—)085507.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0557.

KIAA0561 (Accession XP_(—)038150.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0561 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0561,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0561 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9629, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0561(Accession XP_(—)038150.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0561.

KIAA0562 (Accession NP_(—)055519.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0562 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0562,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0562 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0562(Accession NP_(—)055519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0562.

KIAA0563 (Accession NP_(—)055649.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0563 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0563,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0563 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16377, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0563(Accession NP_(—)055649.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0563.

KIAA0682 (Accession NP_(—)055667.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0682 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0682, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0682BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6522, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0682(Accession NP_(—)055667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0682.

KIAA0683 (Accession NP_(—)057195.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0683 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0683,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0683 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0683(Accession NP_(—)057195.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0683.

KIAA0831 (Accession NP_(—)055739.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0831 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0831,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0831 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0831(Accession NP_(—)055739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0831.

KIAA0841 (Accession XP_(—)049237.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0841 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0841BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0841, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0841BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0841 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8185 and SEQID:5490 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0841(Accession XP_(—)049237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0841.

KIAA0861 (Accession NP_(—)055893.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0861 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0861,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0861 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0861(Accession NP_(—)055893.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0861.

KIAA0889 (Accession NP_(—)056192.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0889 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0889, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0889BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13271, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0889(Accession NP_(—)056192.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0889.

KIAA0924 (Accession NP_(—)055712.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0924 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0924BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0924, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0924BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0924 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13297 andSEQ ID:7655 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0924(Accession NP_(—)055712.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0924.

KIAA0931 (Accession XP_(—)041191.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0931 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0931,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0931 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14272, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0931(Accession XP_(—)041191.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0931.

KIAA0935 (Accession XP_(—)052620.6) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0935 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0935,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0935 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11958, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0935(Accession XP_(—)052620.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0935.

KIAA0962 (Accession XP_(—)290942.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0962 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0962,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0962 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0962(Accession XP_(—)290942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0962.

KIAA1002 (Accession XP_(—)290584.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1002 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1002,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1002 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12518, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1002(Accession XP_(—)290584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1002.

KIAA1032 (Accession XP_(—)038604.4) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1032 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1032,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1032 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1326, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1032(Accession XP_(—)038604.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1032.

KIAA1040 (Accession XP_(—)051091.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1040 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1040,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1040 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11846, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1040(Accession XP_(—)051091.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1040.

KIAA1041 (Accession NP_(—)055762.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1041 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1041,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1041 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3653, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1041(Accession NP_(—)055762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1041.

KIAA1052 (Accession NP_(—)055771.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1052 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1052,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1052 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:919, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1052(Accession NP_(—)055771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1052.

KIAA1054 (Accession XP_(—)043493.5) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1054 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1054,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1054 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14832, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1054(Accession XP_(—)043493.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1054.

KIAA1115 (Accession NP_(—)055746.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1115 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1115,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1115 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9842, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1115(Accession NP_(—)055746.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1115.

KIAA1126 (Accession XP_(—)050325.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1126 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1126,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1126 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10583, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1126(Accession XP_(—)050325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1126.

KIAA1128 (Accession NP_(—)061872.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1128 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1128,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1128 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1128(Accession NP_(—)061872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1128.

KIAA1143 (Accession XP_(—)044014.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1143 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1143,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1143 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1143(Accession XP_(—)044014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1143.

KIAA1155 (Accession XP_(—)030864.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1155 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1155,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1155 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1155(Accession XP_(—)030864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1155.

KIAA1170 (Accession XP_(—)045907.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1170 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10162, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1170(Accession XP_(—)045907.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1170.

KIAA1185 (Accession NP_(—)065761.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1185 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1185,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1185 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5755, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1185(Accession NP_(—)065761.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1185.

KIAA1193 (Accession XP_(—)041843.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1193 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1193,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1193 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17517, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1193(Accession XP_(—)041843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1193.

KIAA1198 (Accession NP_(—)065765.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1198 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1198BINDING SITE5 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1198, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1198BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1198 BINDING SITE5, designated SEQ ID:13749,SEQ ID:16088, SEQ ID:12389, SEQ ID:16471 and SEQ ID:12478 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1198(Accession NP_(—)065765.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1198.

KIAA1210 (Accession XP_(—)172801.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1210 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1210,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1210 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9144, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1210(Accession XP_(—)172801.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1210.

KIAA1257 (Accession XP_(—)031577.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1257 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1257BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1257, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1257BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1257 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:8196,SEQ ID:11523 and SEQ ID:9032 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1257(Accession XP_(—)031577.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1257.

KIAA1268 (Accession XP_(—)291055.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1268 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1268,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1268 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3236, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1268(Accession XP_(—)291055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1268.

KIAA1273 (Accession XP_(—)300760.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1273 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1273,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1273 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7374, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1273(Accession XP_(—)300760.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1273.

KIAA1287 (Accession NP_(—)065799.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1287 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1287,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1287 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9573, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1287(Accession NP_(—)065799.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1287.

KIAA1393 (Accession XP_(—)050793.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1393 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1393,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1393 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1393(Accession XP_(—)050793.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1393.

KIAA1443 (Accession NP_(—)065885.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1443 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1443,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1443 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15171, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1443(Accession NP_(—)065885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1443.

KIAA1456 (Accession XP_(—)040100.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1456 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1456(Accession XP_(—)040100.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1456.

KIAA1465 (Accession XP_(—)027396.4) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1465 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1465BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1465, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1465BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1465 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18992 andSEQ ID:18838 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1465(Accession XP_(—)027396.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1465.

KIAA1493 (Accession XP_(—)034415.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1493 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1493,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1493 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15045, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1493(Accession XP_(—)034415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1493.

KIAA1508 (Accession XP_(—)290952.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1508 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1508,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1508 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1508(Accession XP_(—)290952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1508.

KIAA1518 (Accession XP_(—)170889.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1518 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1518, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1518BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13383, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1518(Accession XP_(—)170889.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1518.

KIAA1530 (Accession XP_(—)042661.5) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1530 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1530BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1530, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1530BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1530 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:4028,SEQ ID:12345 and SEQ ID:15284 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1530(Accession XP_(—)042661.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1530.

KIAA1550 (Accession XP_(—)039393.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1550 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1550,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1550 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3790, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1550(Accession XP_(—)039393.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1550.

KIAA1559 (Accession XP_(—)054472.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1559 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1559,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1559 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1559(Accession XP_(—)054472.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1559.

KIAA1571 (Accession XP_(—)027744.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1571 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1571,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1571 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14154, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1571(Accession XP_(—)027744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1571.

KIAA1615 (Accession NP_(—)066002.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1615 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1615BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1615, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1615BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1615 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8549 and SEQID:10111 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1615(Accession NP_(—)066002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1615.

KIAA1671 (Accession XP_(—)037809.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1671 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1671BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1671, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1671BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1671 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7194 and SEQID:17191 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1671(Accession XP_(—)037809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1671.

KIAA1679 (Accession XP_(—)046570.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1679 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1679,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1679 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5094, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1679(Accession XP_(—)046570.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1679.

KIAA1712 (Accession XP_(—)041497.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KIAA1712, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:1142 and SEQ ID:14165 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1712(Accession XP_(—)041497.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1712.

KIAA1712 (Accession NP_(—)085136.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KIAA1712, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:1142 and SEQ ID:14165 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1712(Accession NP_(—)085136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1712.

KIAA1724 (Accession XP_(—)040280.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1724 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1724BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1724, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1724BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1724 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14630 andSEQ ID:15040 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1724(Accession XP_(—)040280.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1724.

KIAA1737 (Accession NP_(—)219494.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1737 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1737,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1737 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10602, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1737(Accession NP_(—)219494.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1737.

KIAA1775 (Accession NP_(—)149091.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1775 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1775BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1775, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1775BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1775 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17949 andSEQ ID:1618 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1775(Accession NP_(—)149091.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1775.

KIAA1784 (Accession NP_(—)115820.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1784 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1784,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1784 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11058, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1784(Accession NP_(—)115820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1784.

KIAA1822 (Accession XP_(—)041566.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1822 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1822,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1822 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10095, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1822(Accession XP_(—)041566.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1822.

KIAA1827 (Accession XP_(—)290834.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1827 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1827BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1827, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1827BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1827 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2143 and SEQID:12636 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1827(Accession XP_(—)290834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1827.

KIAA1829 (Accession XP_(—)030378.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1829 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1829,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1829 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14863, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1829(Accession XP_(—)030378.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1829.

KIAA1836 (Accession XP_(—)114087.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1836 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1836,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1836 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12627, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1836(Accession XP_(—)114087.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1836.

KIAA1853 (Accession XP_(—)045184.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1853 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1853,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1853 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19095, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1853(Accession XP_(—)045184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1853.

KIAA1862 (Accession XP_(—)044212.4) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1862 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1862,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1862 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16627, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1862(Accession XP_(—)044212.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1862.

KIAA1904 (Accession XP_(—)056282.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1904 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1904,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1904 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16492, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1904(Accession XP_(—)056282.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1904.

KIAA1922 (Accession XP_(—)057040.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7553, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1922(Accession XP_(—)057040.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1922.

KIAA1924 (Accession NP_(—)694971.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1924 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1924BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1924, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1924BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1924 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8341 and SEQID:1857 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1924(Accession NP_(—)694971.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1924.

KIAA1937 (Accession XP_(—)057107.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1937 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1937,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1937 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2983, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1937(Accession XP_(—)057107.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1937.

KIAA1971 (Accession XP_(—)058720.4) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1971 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1971BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1971, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1971BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1971 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:11506,SEQ ID:6902 and SEQ ID:5820 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1971(Accession XP_(—)058720.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1971.

KIAA1987 (Accession XP_(—)113870.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1987 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1987,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1987 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1987(Accession XP_(—)113870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1987.

KIAA2028 (Accession XP_(—)059415.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA2028 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA2028,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2028 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2028(Accession XP_(—)059415.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA2028.

KIF25 (Accession NP_(—)005346.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIF25 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIF25, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF25BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17138, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIF25 (AccessionNP_(—)005346.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIF25.

KIF25 (Accession NP_(—)085118.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIF25 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIF25, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF25BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17138, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIF25 (AccessionNP_(—)085118.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIF25.

KIP2 (Accession NP_(—)006374.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIP2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4201, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of KIP2 (AccessionNP_(—)006374.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIP2.

Kruppel-like factor 12 (KLF12, Accession NP_(—)009180.3) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLF12 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by KLF12, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KLF12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1127, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Kruppel-likefactor 12 (KLF12, Accession NP_(—)009180.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KLF12.

Killer cell lectin-like receptor subfamily d, member 1 (KLRD1, AccessionNP_(—)002253.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KLRD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KLRD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLRD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Killer celllectin-like receptor subfamily d, member 1 (KLRD1, AccessionNP_(—)002253.1), a gene which is a receptor for the recognition of mhcclass i hla-e molecules by nk cells and some cytotoxic t-cells.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KLRD1.

The function of KLRD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Killer celllectin-like receptor subfamily d, member 1 (KLRD1, AccessionNP_(—)031360.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KLRD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KLRD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLRD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Killer celllectin-like receptor subfamily d, member 1 (KLRD1, AccessionNP_(—)031360.1), a gene which is a receptor for the recognition of mhcclass i hla-e molecules by nk cells and some cytotoxic t-cells.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KLRD1.

The function of KLRD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Kynurenine3-monooxygenase (kynurenine 3-hydroxylase) (KMO, AccessionNP_(—)003670.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KMO BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KMO, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KMO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6338, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Kynurenine3-monooxygenase (kynurenine 3-hydroxylase) (KMO, AccessionNP_(—)003670.1), a gene which may play a role in encephalicphotoreception. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KMO.

The function of KMO and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Lysosomal-associatedmembrane protein 3 (LAMP3, Accession NP_(—)055213.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LAMP3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LAMP3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LAMP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17760, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofLysosomal-associated membrane protein 3 (LAMP3, AccessionNP_(—)055213.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAMP3.

Lipocalin 7 (LCN7, Accession NP_(—)071447.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LCN7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLCN7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LCN7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15937, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Lipocalin 7 (LCN7,Accession NP_(—)071447.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LCN7.

LCX (Accession XP_(—)167612.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LCX, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LCX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2891, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LCX (AccessionXP_(—)167612.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LCX.

Leptin receptor overlapping transcript-like 1 (LEPROTL1, AccessionNP_(—)056159.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LEPROTL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LEPROTL1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LEPROTL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1871,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Leptin receptoroverlapping transcript-like 1 (LEPROTL1, Accession NP_(—)056159.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LEPROTL1.

Leucine zipper-ef-hand containing transmembrane protein 1 (LETM1,Accession NP_(—)036450.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LETM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LETM1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LETM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18695, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Leucinezipper-ef-hand containing transmembrane protein 1 (LETM1, AccessionNP_(—)036450.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LETM1.

LGP1 (Accession NP_(—)115873.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LGP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LGP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LGP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16610, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LGP1 (AccessionNP_(—)115873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LGP1.

LGP2 (Accession NP_(—)077024.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LGP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LGP2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LGP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8032, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LGP2 (AccessionNP_(—)077024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LGP2.

LIN-28 (Accession NP_(—)078950.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LIN-28 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LIN-28,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIN-28 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4726, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LIN-28 (AccessionNP_(—)078950.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LIN-28.

Link-GEFII (Accession NP_(—)057423.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. Link-GEFII BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLink-GEFII, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Link-GEFII BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Link-GEFII(Accession NP_(—)057423.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with Link-GEFII.

Lipase, member h (LIPH, Accession NP_(—)640341.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LIPH BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LIPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIPH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10379, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Lipase, member h(LIPH, Accession NP_(—)640341.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LIPH.

LNK (Accession NP_(—)005466.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LNK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LNK, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LNK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13992, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LNK (AccessionNP_(—)005466.1), a gene which links T-cell receptor activation signal tophospholipase c-gamma-1, grb-2 and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (bysimilarity). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LNK.

The function of LNK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. LOC112687 (AccessionXP_(—)053145.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LOC112687 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC112687, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC112687 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16673,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC112687(Accession XP_(—)053145.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112687.

LOC112817 (Accession NP_(—)612422.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC112817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC112817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC112817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16256, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC112817(Accession NP_(—)612422.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112817.

LOC112868 (Accession XP_(—)053402.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC112868 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC112868, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC112868 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12772, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC112868(Accession XP_(—)053402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112868.

LOC113444 (Accession NP_(—)612437.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC113444 BINDING SITE1 through LOC113444BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC113444, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC113444BINDING SITE1 through LOC113444 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15899,SEQ ID:5336 and SEQ ID:18294 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC113444(Accession NP_(—)612437.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC113444.

LOC113828 (Accession NP_(—)612444.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC113828 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC113828, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC113828 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5632, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC113828(Accession NP_(—)612444.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC113828.

LOC115123 (Accession XP_(—)055276.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115123 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15271, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC115123(Accession XP_(—)055276.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115123.

LOC115219 (Accession XP_(—)055499.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115219 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115219, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115219 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12422, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC115219(Accession XP_(—)055499.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115219.

LOC115648 (Accession NP_(—)663299.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115648 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115648, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115648 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7429, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC115648(Accession NP_(—)663299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115648.

LOC116411 (Accession XP_(—)058095.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116411 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC116411, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116411 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14720, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC116411(Accession XP_(—)058095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116411.

LOC118490 (Accession XP_(—)060981.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118490 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC118490, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC118490 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC118490(Accession XP_(—)060981.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118490.

LOC118812 (Accession NP_(—)849154.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC118812, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC118812 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2649, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC118812(Accession NP_(—)849154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118812.

LOC118812 (Accession XP_(—)058346.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC118812, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC118812 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2649, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC118812(Accession XP_(—)058346.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118812.

LOC120526 (Accession XP_(—)058475.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC120526 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC120526, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC120526 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC120526(Accession XP_(—)058475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC120526.

LOC121952 (Accession XP_(—)062872.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC121952 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC121952, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC121952 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9891, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC121952(Accession XP_(—)062872.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC121952.

LOC124221 (Accession XP_(—)058785.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC124221 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC124221, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC124221 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14576, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC124221(Accession XP_(—)058785.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC124221.

LOC125061 (Accession XP_(—)058889.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC125061 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC125061, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC125061 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC125061(Accession XP_(—)058889.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC125061.

LOC126669 (Accession XP_(—)060121.4) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126669 BINDING SITE1 and LOC126669BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC126669, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126669BINDING SITE1 and LOC126669 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17906 andSEQ ID:3477 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC126669(Accession XP_(—)060121.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126669.

LOC127253 (Accession XP_(—)059122.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC127253 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC127253, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC127253 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18918, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC127253(Accession XP_(—)059122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC127253.

LOC127841 (Accession XP_(—)059184.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC127841 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC127841, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC127841 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC127841(Accession XP_(—)059184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC127841.

LOC128387 (Accession XP_(—)059243.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC128387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC128387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC128387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC128387(Accession XP_(—)059243.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC128387.

LOC130813 (Accession XP_(—)065904.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12052, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC130813(Accession XP_(—)065904.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130813.

LOC132241 (Accession XP_(—)059583.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC132241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC132241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC132241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:509, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC132241(Accession XP_(—)059583.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC132241.

LOC135293 (Accession XP_(—)072402.4) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135293 BINDING SITE1 and LOC135293BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC135293, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135293BINDING SITE1 and LOC135293 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3512 andSEQ ID:10443 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC135293(Accession XP_(—)072402.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135293.

LOC135763 (Accession NP_(—)612639.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135763 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135763, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135763 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17207, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC135763(Accession NP_(—)612639.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135763.

LOC135818 (Accession XP_(—)059804.4) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135818 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135818, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135818 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19136, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC135818(Accession XP_(—)059804.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135818.

LOC137886 (Accession XP_(—)059929.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC137886 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC137886, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC137886 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19990, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC137886(Accession XP_(—)059929.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC137886.

LOC138428 (Accession XP_(—)059972.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC138428 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC138428, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC138428 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3277, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC138428(Accession XP_(—)059972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC138428.

LOC139422 (Accession XP_(—)066687.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC139422 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC139422, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC139422 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9489, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC139422(Accession XP_(—)066687.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC139422.

LOC142946 (Accession XP_(—)096365.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC142946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC142946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC142946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC142946(Accession XP_(—)096365.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC142946.

LOC143241 (Accession NP_(—)620167.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC143241(Accession NP_(—)620167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143241.

LOC144248 (Accession XP_(—)084786.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144248 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144248, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144248 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3159, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC144248(Accession XP_(—)084786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144248.

LOC144402 (Accession NP_(—)705898.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144402 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144402, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144402 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3665, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC144402(Accession NP_(—)705898.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144402.

LOC144404 (Accession XP_(—)084852.6) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144404 BINDING SITE1 through LOC144404BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC144404, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144404BINDING SITE1 through LOC144404 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15352,SEQ ID:5897 and SEQ ID:1633 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC144404(Accession XP_(—)084852.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144404.

LOC144481 (Accession XP_(—)096611.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144481 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144481, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144481 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC144481(Accession XP_(—)096611.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144481.

LOC144667 (Accession XP_(—)096648.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144667 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144667, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144667 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12712, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC144667(Accession XP_(—)096648.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144667.

LOC144742 (Accession XP_(—)084949.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144742 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144742, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144742 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17736, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC144742(Accession XP_(—)084949.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144742.

LOC144747 (Accession XP_(—)084954.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144747 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144747, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144747 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12981, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC144747(Accession XP_(—)084954.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144747.

LOC144766 (Accession XP_(—)084963.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144766 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144766, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144766 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8972, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC144766(Accession XP_(—)084963.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144766.

LOC144776 (Accession XP_(—)084964.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144776 BINDING SITE1 and LOC144776BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC144776, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144776BINDING SITE1 and LOC144776 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:444 and SEQID:16275 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC144776(Accession XP_(—)084964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144776.

LOC144817 (Accession XP_(—)084972.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC144817(Accession XP_(—)084972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144817.

LOC144871 (Accession XP_(—)096698.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144871 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144871, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144871 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14506, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC144871(Accession XP_(—)096698.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144871.

LOC144962 (Accession XP_(—)084990.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144962 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144962, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144962 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC144962(Accession XP_(—)084990.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144962.

LOC145268 (Accession XP_(—)085072.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145268 BINDING SITE1 and LOC145268BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC145268, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145268BINDING SITE1 and LOC145268 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18805 andSEQ ID:6493 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC145268(Accession XP_(—)085072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145268.

LOC145453 (Accession XP_(—)085120.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145453 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145453, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145453 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC145453(Accession XP_(—)085120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145453.

LOC145663 (Accession XP_(—)096829.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13897, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC145663(Accession XP_(—)096829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145663.

LOC145725 (Accession XP_(—)085211.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145725 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145725, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145725 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4773, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC145725(Accession XP_(—)085211.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145725.

LOC145757 (Accession XP_(—)085227.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145757 BINDING SITE1 and LOC145757BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC145757, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC145757BINDING SITE1 and LOC145757 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:11523 and SEQ ID:7370 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC145757(Accession XP_(—)085227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145757.

LOC145783 (Accession XP_(—)085231.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145783 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145783, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145783 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2196, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC145783(Accession XP_(—)085231.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145783.

LOC145813 (Accession XP_(—)096873.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16256, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC145813(Accession XP_(—)096873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145813.

LOC146177 (Accession NP_(—)778229.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC146177(Accession NP_(—)778229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146177.

LOC146229 (Accession XP_(—)085387.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146229 BINDING SITE1 through LOC146229BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146229, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146229BINDING SITE1 through LOC146229 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:5551,SEQ ID:5672, SEQ ID:8706 and SEQ ID:1644 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC146229(Accession XP_(—)085387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146229.

LOC146346 (Accession XP_(—)085430.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146346 BINDING SITE1 through LOC146346BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146346, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146346BINDING SITE1 through LOC146346 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:1901,SEQ ID:5798 and SEQ ID:17670 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC146346(Accession XP_(—)085430.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146346.

LOC146429 (Accession XP_(—)096998.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146429 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146429BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146429, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146429BINDING SITE1 and LOC146429 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2457 andSEQ ID:4769 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC146429(Accession XP_(—)096998.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146429.

LOC146443 (Accession XP_(—)085461.6) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146443 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146443, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146443 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:813, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC146443(Accession XP_(—)085461.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146443.

LOC146475 (Accession XP_(—)097006.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9246, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC146475(Accession XP_(—)097006.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146475.

LOC146513 (Accession XP_(—)097013.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146513 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146513, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146513 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3374, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC146513(Accession XP_(—)097013.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146513.

LOC146603 (Accession XP_(—)085514.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146603 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146603, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146603 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC146603(Accession XP_(—)085514.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146603.

LOC146756 (Accession XP_(—)097085.5) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146756 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146756, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146756 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC146756(Accession XP_(—)097085.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146756.

LOC146784 (Accession XP_(—)085588.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146784 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146784, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146784 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC146784(Accession XP_(—)085588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146784.

LOC146839 (Accession XP_(—)097107.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146839 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146839, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146839 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC146839(Accession XP_(—)097107.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146839.

LOC146894 (Accession NP_(—)660316.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8315, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC146894(Accession NP_(—)660316.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146894.

LOC146895 (Accession XP_(—)097120.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC146895(Accession XP_(—)097120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146895.

LOC146901 (Accession XP_(—)097121.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146901 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146901, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146901 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6392, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC146901(Accession XP_(—)097121.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146901.

LOC146909 (Accession XP_(—)085634.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146909 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146909BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146909, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146909BINDING SITE1 and LOC146909 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9492 andSEQ ID:19550 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC146909(Accession XP_(—)085634.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146909.

LOC147071 (Accession XP_(—)054031.5) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147071 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147071, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147071 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC147071(Accession XP_(—)054031.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147071.

LOC147080 (Accession XP_(—)097182.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147080 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147080, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147080 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12558, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC147080(Accession XP_(—)097182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147080.

LOC147166 (Accession XP_(—)085722.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10618, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC147166(Accession XP_(—)085722.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147166.

LOC147381 (Accession XP_(—)097230.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147381 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147381, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147381 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19915, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC147381(Accession XP_(—)097230.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147381.

LOC147407 (Accession XP_(—)084000.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147407 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147407, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147407 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC147407(Accession XP_(—)084000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147407.

LOC147622 (Accession XP_(—)097255.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147622 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147622, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147622 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16101, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC147622(Accession XP_(—)097255.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147622.

LOC147817 (Accession XP_(—)085903.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147817 BINDING SITE1 and LOC147817BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC147817, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147817BINDING SITE1 and LOC147817 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19233 andSEQ ID:1634 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC147817(Accession XP_(—)085903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147817.

LOC147841 (Accession XP_(—)085924.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147841 BINDING SITE1 and LOC147841BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC147841, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147841BINDING SITE1 and LOC147841 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12065 andSEQ ID:8642 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC147841(Accession XP_(—)085924.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147841.

LOC147947 (Accession XP_(—)085974.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC147947(Accession XP_(—)085974.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147947.

LOC148137 (Accession NP_(—)653293.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148137 BINDING SITE1 and LOC148137BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC148137, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148137BINDING SITE1 and LOC148137 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17935 andSEQ ID:5784 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC148137(Accession NP_(—)653293.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148137.

LOC148189 (Accession XP_(—)086087.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148189 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148189, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148189 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12666, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC148189(Accession XP_(—)086087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148189.

LOC148198 (Accession XP_(—)047554.4) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148198 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148198, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148198 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11563, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC148198(Accession XP_(—)047554.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148198.

LOC148708 (Accession XP_(—)086286.4) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148708 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148708, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148708 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC148708(Accession XP_(—)086286.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148708.

LOC148709 (Accession XP_(—)086281.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9201, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC148709(Accession XP_(—)086281.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148709.

LOC149149 (Accession XP_(—)097598.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149149 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149149, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149149 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC149149(Accession XP_(—)097598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149149.

LOC149371 (Accession NP_(—)787072.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149371, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149371 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13354, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC149371(Accession NP_(—)787072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149371.

LOC149466 (Accession XP_(—)086546.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149466 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149466, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149466 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC149466(Accession XP_(—)086546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149466.

LOC149478 (Accession XP_(—)086536.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149478 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149478, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149478 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5016, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC149478(Accession XP_(—)086536.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149478.

LOC149506 (Accession XP_(—)097661.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149506 BINDING SITE1 and LOC149506BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC149506, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149506BINDING SITE1 and LOC149506 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2139 andSEQ ID:1489 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC149506(Accession XP_(—)097661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149506.

LOC149692 (Accession XP_(—)097706.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149692 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149692, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149692 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11025, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC149692(Accession XP_(—)097706.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149692.

LOC149703 (Accession XP_(—)097719.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149703 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149703, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149703 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10508, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC149703(Accession XP_(—)097719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149703.

LOC150054 (Accession XP_(—)097797.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150054 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150054, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150054 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5157, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC150054(Accession XP_(—)097797.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150054.

LOC150150 (Accession XP_(—)097820.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150150 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150150, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150150 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8279, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC150150(Accession XP_(—)097820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150150.

LOC150157 (Accession XP_(—)097823.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150157 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150157, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150157 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13000, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC150157(Accession XP_(—)097823.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150157.

LOC150166 (Accession XP_(—)097824.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19856, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC150166(Accession XP_(—)097824.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150166.

LOC150225 (Accession XP_(—)097870.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150225 BINDING SITE1 and LOC150225BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC150225, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150225BINDING SITE1 and LOC150225 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4400 andSEQ ID:7207 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC150225(Accession XP_(—)097870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150225.

LOC150356 (Accession XP_(—)086884.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150356 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150356, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150356 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9922, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC150356(Accession XP_(—)086884.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150356.

LOC150383 (Accession XP_(—)086905.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150383 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150383, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150383 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:826, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC150383(Accession XP_(—)086905.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150383.

LOC150384 (Accession XP_(—)097894.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150384 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150384, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150384 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7485, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC150384(Accession XP_(—)097894.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150384.

LOC150407 (Accession XP_(—)086906.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150407 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150407, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150407 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5756, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC150407(Accession XP_(—)086906.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150407.

LOC150587 (Accession XP_(—)097917.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC150587(Accession XP_(—)097917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150587.

LOC150819 (Accession XP_(—)097954.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150819 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150819, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150819 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18257, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC150819(Accession XP_(—)097954.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150819.

LOC151057 (Accession XP_(—)097998.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151057 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151057, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151057 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC151057(Accession XP_(—)097998.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151057.

LOC151196 (Accession XP_(—)098019.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151196 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151196, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151196 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19774, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC151196(Accession XP_(—)098019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151196.

LOC151201 (Accession XP_(—)098021.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151201 BINDING SITE1 and LOC151201BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC151201, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151201BINDING SITE1 and LOC151201 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12725 andSEQ ID:2572 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC151201(Accession XP_(—)098021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151201.

LOC151475 (Accession XP_(—)098063.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151475 BINDING SITE1 and LOC151475BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC151475, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151475BINDING SITE1 and LOC151475 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4174 andSEQ ID:4371 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC151475(Accession XP_(—)098063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151475.

LOC151636 (Accession NP_(—)612144.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151636 BINDING SITE1 through LOC151636BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC151636, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151636BINDING SITE1 through LOC151636 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:2693,SEQ ID:4151 and SEQ ID:14731 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC151636(Accession NP_(—)612144.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151636.

LOC151658 (Accession XP_(—)098103.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151658 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151658, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151658 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC151658(Accession XP_(—)098103.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151658.

LOC151877 (Accession XP_(—)098132.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151877 BINDING SITE1 and LOC151877BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC151877, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151877BINDING SITE1 and LOC151877 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17499 andSEQ ID:4677 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC151877(Accession XP_(—)098132.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151877.

LOC151878 (Accession XP_(—)087329.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151878 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151878, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151878 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15127, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC151878(Accession XP_(—)087329.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151878.

LOC152245 (Accession XP_(—)098182.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152245 BINDING SITE1 and LOC152245BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC152245, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152245BINDING SITE1 and LOC152245 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9470 andSEQ ID:3559 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC152245(Accession XP_(—)098182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152245.

LOC152445 (Accession XP_(—)098231.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152445 BINDING SITE1 and LOC152445BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC152445, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152445BINDING SITE1 and LOC152445 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6147 andSEQ ID:2922 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC152445(Accession XP_(—)098231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152445.

LOC152620 (Accession XP_(—)011108.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152620 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152620, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152620 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC152620(Accession XP_(—)011108.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152620.

LOC152719 (Accession XP_(—)098257.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152719 BINDING SITE1 and LOC152719BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC152719, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152719BINDING SITE1 and LOC152719 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11919 andSEQ ID:17637 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC152719(Accession XP_(—)098257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152719.

LOC152765 (Accession XP_(—)087519.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152765 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152765, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152765 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18605, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC152765(Accession XP_(—)087519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152765.

LOC152794 (Accession XP_(—)087525.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152794 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152794, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152794 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2010, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC152794(Accession XP_(—)087525.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152794.

LOC152804 (Accession XP_(—)098266.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152804 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152804, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152804 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC152804(Accession XP_(—)098266.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152804.

LOC153027 (Accession XP_(—)041221.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153027 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153027, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153027 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1646, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC153027(Accession XP_(—)041221.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153027.

LOC153077 (Accession XP_(—)098307.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5304, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC153077(Accession XP_(—)098307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153077.

LOC153811 (Accession XP_(—)087779.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153811 BINDING SITE1 through LOC153811BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC153811, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153811BINDING SITE1 through LOC153811 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:19665,SEQ ID:9683, SEQ ID:9170 and SEQ ID:17512 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC153811(Accession XP_(—)087779.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153811.

LOC153883 (Accession XP_(—)087798.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153883 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153883, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153883 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15929, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC153883(Accession XP_(—)087798.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153883.

LOC153910 (Accession XP_(—)087801.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153910 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153910, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153910 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC153910(Accession XP_(—)087801.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153910.

LOC154282 (Accession XP_(—)098505.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4307, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC154282(Accession XP_(—)098505.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154282.

LOC154822 (Accession XP_(—)098618.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154822 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154822, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154822 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19205, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC154822(Accession XP_(—)098618.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154822.

LOC154877 (Accession XP_(—)098626.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154877 BINDING SITE1 through LOC154877BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC154877, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154877BINDING SITE1 through LOC154877 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:17731,SEQ ID:3200, SEQ ID:12700 and SEQ ID:16089 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC154877(Accession XP_(—)098626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154877.

LOC155066 (Accession XP_(—)088142.4) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155066 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155066, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155066 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17980, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC155066(Accession XP_(—)088142.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155066.

LOC157931 (Accession XP_(—)098845.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157931 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157931, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157931 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9709, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC157931(Accession XP_(—)098845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157931.

LOC158014 (Accession XP_(—)088442.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158014 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158014, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158014 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2542, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC158014(Accession XP_(—)088442.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158014.

LOC158228 (Accession XP_(—)098903.4) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158228 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158228, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158228 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5779, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC158228(Accession XP_(—)098903.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158228.

LOC158310 (Accession XP_(—)098919.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158310 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158310, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158310 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14859, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC158310(Accession XP_(—)098919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158310.

LOC158402 (Accession XP_(—)098936.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158402 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158402, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158402 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC158402(Accession XP_(—)098936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158402.

LOC158436 (Accession XP_(—)098942.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158436 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158436, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158436 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1263, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC158436(Accession XP_(—)098942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158436.

LOC158476 (Accession XP_(—)098955.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158476 BINDING SITE1 and LOC158476BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC158476, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158476BINDING SITE1 and LOC158476 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17016 andSEQ ID:935 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC158476(Accession XP_(—)098955.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158476.

LOC158563 (Accession XP_(—)088606.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158563 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158563, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158563 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3426, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC158563(Accession XP_(—)088606.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158563.

LOC158572 (Accession XP_(—)088608.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158572 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158572, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158572 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC158572(Accession XP_(—)088608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158572.

LOC158668 (Accession XP_(—)045161.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158668 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158668, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158668 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC158668(Accession XP_(—)045161.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158668.

LOC160897 (Accession XP_(—)090573.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC160897 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC160897, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC160897 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17208, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC160897(Accession XP_(—)090573.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC160897.

LOC161247 (Accession XP_(—)090783.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC161247 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC161247, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC161247 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16016, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC161247(Accession XP_(—)090783.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC161247.

LOC162427 (Accession XP_(—)091549.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC162427, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:12068 and SEQ ID:12068 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC162427(Accession XP_(—)091549.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162427.

LOC162427 (Accession NP_(—)835227.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC162427, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:8231 and SEQ ID:8231 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC162427(Accession NP_(—)835227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162427.

LOC162962 (Accession XP_(—)091886.7) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162962 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162962BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC162962, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC162962BINDING SITE1 and LOC162962 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3249 andSEQ ID:13131 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC162962(Accession XP_(—)091886.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162962.

LOC162967 (Accession XP_(—)091890.6) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162967 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC162967, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC162967 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13831, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC162967(Accession XP_(—)091890.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162967.

LOC163227 (Accession NP_(—)775802.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC163227 BINDING SITE1 and LOC163227BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC163227, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC163227BINDING SITE1 and LOC163227 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11854 andSEQ ID:9147 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC163227(Accession NP_(—)775802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC163227.

LOC164091 (Accession XP_(—)089356.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC164091 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC164091, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC164091 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7989, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC164091(Accession XP_(—)089356.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC164091.

LOC168002 (Accession XP_(—)094794.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC168002 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC168002, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC168002 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3971, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC168002(Accession XP_(—)094794.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC168002.

LOC168451 (Accession XP_(—)095114.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC168451 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC168451, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC168451 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC168451(Accession XP_(—)095114.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC168451.

LOC170409 (Accession XP_(—)096330.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC170409 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC170409, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC170409 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15561, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC170409(Accession XP_(—)096330.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC170409.

LOC196264 (Accession XP_(—)113683.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196264 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196264, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196264 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2452, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC196264(Accession XP_(—)113683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196264.

LOC197358 (Accession XP_(—)113872.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197358 BINDING SITE1 and LOC197358BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC197358, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197358BINDING SITE1 and LOC197358 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6387 andSEQ ID:4625 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC197358(Accession XP_(—)113872.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197358.

LOC199725 (Accession XP_(—)117119.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199725 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199725, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199725 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC199725(Accession XP_(—)117119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199725.

LOC199899 (Accession XP_(—)117153.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199899 BINDING SITE1 and LOC199899BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC199899, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199899BINDING SITE1 and LOC199899 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5253 andSEQ ID:8292 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC199899(Accession XP_(—)117153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199899.

LOC199906 (Accession XP_(—)114052.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199906 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199906, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199906 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19756, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC199906(Accession XP_(—)114052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199906.

LOC200169 (Accession XP_(—)117200.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200169 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200169BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC200169, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC200169 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200169 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:6122 and SEQ ID:5066 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC200169(Accession XP_(—)117200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200169.

LOC200860 (Accession XP_(—)117289.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200860 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200860BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC200860, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200860BINDING SITE1 and LOC200860 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4175 andSEQ ID:12075 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC200860(Accession XP_(—)117289.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200860.

LOC200895 (Accession NP_(—)789785.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200895 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200895BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC200895, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200895BINDING SITE1 and LOC200895 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17681 andSEQ ID:11863 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC200895(Accession NP_(—)789785.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200895.

LOC200916 (Accession XP_(—)114317.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200916 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200916, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200916 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3465, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC200916(Accession XP_(—)114317.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200916.

LOC201164 (Accession NP_(—)849158.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201164 BINDING SITE1 and LOC201164BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC201164, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC201164 BINDING SITE1 and LOC201164 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:16993 and SEQ ID:13384 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC201164(Accession NP_(—)849158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201164.

LOC201292 (Accession NP_(—)775818.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201292 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201292, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201292 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4556, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC201292(Accession NP_(—)775818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201292.

LOC201562 (Accession XP_(—)114343.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC201562(Accession XP_(—)114343.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201562.

LOC201725 (Accession XP_(—)114370.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201725 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201725, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201725 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5492, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC201725(Accession XP_(—)114370.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201725.

LOC202400 (Accession XP_(—)117397.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202400 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202400, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202400 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9145, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC202400(Accession XP_(—)117397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202400.

LOC202404 (Accession XP_(—)114481.4) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202404 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202404, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202404 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18628, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC202404(Accession XP_(—)114481.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202404.

LOC202460 (Accession XP_(—)114493.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202460 BINDING SITE1 and LOC202460BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC202460, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202460BINDING SITE1 and LOC202460 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16450 andSEQ ID:11010 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC202460(Accession XP_(—)114493.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202460.

LOC202934 (Accession XP_(—)117486.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202934 BINDING SITE1 and LOC202934BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC202934, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202934BINDING SITE1 and LOC202934 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4820 andSEQ ID:1729 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC202934(Accession XP_(—)117486.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202934.

LOC203547 (Accession XP_(—)114719.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203547 BINDING SITE1 and LOC203547BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC203547, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203547BINDING SITE1 and LOC203547 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9545 andSEQ ID:2351 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC203547(Accession XP_(—)114719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203547.

LOC204288 (Accession XP_(—)115295.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC204288 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC204288, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC204288 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC204288(Accession XP_(—)115295.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC204288.

LOC219293 (Accession XP_(—)166599.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19361, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC219293(Accession XP_(—)166599.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219293.

LOC219700 (Accession XP_(—)167570.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219700 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219700, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219700 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2410, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC219700(Accession XP_(—)167570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219700.

LOC219731 (Accession XP_(—)167596.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4678, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC219731(Accession XP_(—)167596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219731.

LOC219735 (Accession XP_(—)167601.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219735 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219735, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219735 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18913, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC219735(Accession XP_(—)167601.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219735.

LOC219894 (Accession XP_(—)167782.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14588, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC219894(Accession XP_(—)167782.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219894.

LOC220074 (Accession NP_(—)660352.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220074 BINDING SITE1 through LOC220074BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC220074, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220074BINDING SITE1 through LOC220074 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:6497,SEQ ID:9147 and SEQ ID:16838 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC220074(Accession NP_(—)660352.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220074.

LOC221663 (Accession XP_(—)168131.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC221663(Accession XP_(—)168131.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221663.

LOC221889 (Accession XP_(—)166513.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221889 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221889, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221889 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3555, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC221889(Accession XP_(—)166513.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221889.

LOC221946 (Accession XP_(—)168340.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15948, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC221946(Accession XP_(—)168340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221946.

LOC221960 (Accession XP_(—)165859.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221960 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221960, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221960 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC221960(Accession XP_(—)165859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221960.

LOC221964 (Accession XP_(—)168342.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221964 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221964, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221964 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC221964(Accession XP_(—)168342.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221964.

LOC222031 (Accession XP_(—)168371.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222031 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7700, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC222031(Accession XP_(—)168371.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222031.

LOC222057 (Accession XP_(—)166594.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222057 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222057, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222057 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC222057(Accession XP_(—)166594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222057.

LOC222068 (Accession XP_(—)166556.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222068 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222068, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222068 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC222068(Accession XP_(—)166556.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222068.

LOC222159 (Accession XP_(—)212100.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222159 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC222159, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC222159 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16228, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC222159(Accession XP_(—)212100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222159.

LOC253612 (Accession XP_(—)172985.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253612 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253612, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253612 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5487, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC253612(Accession XP_(—)172985.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253612.

LOC253805 (Accession XP_(—)172854.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253805 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253805, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253805 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4532, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC253805(Accession XP_(—)172854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253805.

LOC253992 (Accession XP_(—)172953.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253992 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253992, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253992 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3617, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC253992(Accession XP_(—)172953.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253992.

LOC254875 (Accession XP_(—)171170.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254875 BINDING SITE1 and LOC254875BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC254875, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC254875BINDING SITE1 and LOC254875 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:14560 and SEQ ID:6188 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC254875(Accession XP_(—)171170.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254875.

LOC255031 (Accession XP_(—)173187.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255031 BINDING SITE1 and LOC255031BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC255031, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255031BINDING SITE1 and LOC255031 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13629 andSEQ ID:3261 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC255031(Accession XP_(—)173187.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255031.

LOC255177 (Accession XP_(—)172941.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6294, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC255177(Accession XP_(—)172941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255177.

LOC255458 (Accession XP_(—)173150.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255458 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255458, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255458 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6365, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC255458(Accession XP_(—)173150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255458.

LOC255488 (Accession XP_(—)172581.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255488 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255488, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255488 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3150, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC255488(Accession XP_(—)172581.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255488.

LOC255736 (Accession XP_(—)170898.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255736 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255736, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255736 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2873, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC255736(Accession XP_(—)170898.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255736.

LOC255975 (Accession XP_(—)171083.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255975 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255975, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255975 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC255975(Accession XP_(—)171083.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255975.

LOC256614 (Accession XP_(—)172864.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256614 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256614, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256614 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC256614(Accession XP_(—)172864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256614.

LOC282905 (Accession XP_(—)212606.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282905 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282905, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282905 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC282905(Accession XP_(—)212606.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282905.

LOC282943 (Accession XP_(—)212647.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282943 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282943, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282943 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC282943(Accession XP_(—)212647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282943.

LOC282963 (Accession XP_(—)210834.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282963 BINDING SITE1 and LOC282963BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC282963, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282963BINDING SITE1 and LOC282963 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:814 and SEQID:2675 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC282963(Accession XP_(—)210834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282963.

LOC282972 (Accession XP_(—)210837.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282972 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282972, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282972 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18172, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC282972(Accession XP_(—)210837.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282972.

LOC282987 (Accession XP_(—)210845.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282987 BINDING SITE1 and LOC282987BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC282987, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282987BINDING SITE1 and LOC282987 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16541 andSEQ ID:12068 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC282987(Accession XP_(—)210845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282987.

LOC282997 (Accession XP_(—)208473.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282997 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282997, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282997 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11798, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC282997(Accession XP_(—)208473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282997.

LOC283031 (Accession XP_(—)210859.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283031 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6384, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283031(Accession XP_(—)210859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283031.

LOC283035 (Accession XP_(—)208488.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283035 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283035, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283035 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283035(Accession XP_(—)208488.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283035.

LOC283047 (Accession XP_(—)210870.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283047 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283047, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283047 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283047(Accession XP_(—)210870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283047.

LOC283061 (Accession XP_(—)210875.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283061 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283061, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283061 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283061(Accession XP_(—)210875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283061.

LOC283087 (Accession XP_(—)208509.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283087 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283087, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283087 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4176, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283087(Accession XP_(—)208509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283087.

LOC283089 (Accession XP_(—)210885.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283089 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283089, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283089 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2219, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283089(Accession XP_(—)210885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283089.

LOC283119 (Accession XP_(—)210895.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283119 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283119, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283119 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16397, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283119(Accession XP_(—)210895.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283119.

LOC283130 (Accession XP_(—)208525.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283130 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283130, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283130 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5323, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283130(Accession XP_(—)208525.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283130.

LOC283140 (Accession XP_(—)210911.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283140 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283140, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283140 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283140(Accession XP_(—)210911.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283140.

LOC283143 (Accession XP_(—)210920.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283143 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283143, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283143 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2650, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283143(Accession XP_(—)210920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283143.

LOC283152 (Accession XP_(—)210917.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283152 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283152, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283152 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19812, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283152(Accession XP_(—)210917.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283152.

LOC283170 (Accession XP_(—)208535.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283170 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283170, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283170 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4979, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283170(Accession XP_(—)208535.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283170.

LOC283177 (Accession XP_(—)210903.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283177(Accession XP_(—)210903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283177.

LOC283215 (Accession XP_(—)208555.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283215 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283215BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283215, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283215BINDING SITE1 and LOC283215 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10112 andSEQ ID:8144 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283215(Accession XP_(—)208555.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283215.

LOC283241 (Accession NP_(—)787089.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9525, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283241(Accession NP_(—)787089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283241.

LOC283262 (Accession XP_(—)210952.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283262 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283262, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283262 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8223, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283262(Accession XP_(—)210952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283262.

LOC283278 (Accession XP_(—)210961.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283278 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283278, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283278 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9036, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283278(Accession XP_(—)210961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283278.

LOC283293 (Accession XP_(—)210962.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283293(Accession XP_(—)210962.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283293.

LOC283299 (Accession XP_(—)210965.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283299 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283299, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283299 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9585, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283299(Accession XP_(—)210965.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283299.

LOC283329 (Accession XP_(—)210978.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283329 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283329BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283329, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283329BINDING SITE1 and LOC283329 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2201 andSEQ ID:12183 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283329(Accession XP_(—)210978.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283329.

LOC283335 (Accession XP_(—)210981.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283335 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283335BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283335, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283335BINDING SITE1 and LOC283335 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16144 andSEQ ID:2143 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283335(Accession XP_(—)210981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283335.

LOC283377 (Accession XP_(—)208647.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283377 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283377, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283377 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283377(Accession XP_(—)208647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283377.

LOC283387 (Accession XP_(—)211007.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283387(Accession XP_(—)211007.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283387.

LOC283394 (Accession XP_(—)211021.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283394 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283394, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283394 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283394(Accession XP_(—)211021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283394.

LOC283395 (Accession XP_(—)211020.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283395(Accession XP_(—)211020.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283395.

LOC283400 (Accession XP_(—)211024.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283400 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283400, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283400 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283400(Accession XP_(—)211024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283400.

LOC283432 (Accession XP_(—)211032.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283432 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283432, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283432 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16658, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283432(Accession XP_(—)211032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283432.

LOC283434 (Accession XP_(—)211034.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283434 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283434, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283434 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16366, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283434(Accession XP_(—)211034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283434.

LOC283441 (Accession XP_(—)211043.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283441 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283441, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283441 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283441(Accession XP_(—)211043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283441.

LOC283442 (Accession XP_(—)211037.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283442 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283442, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283442 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10032, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283442(Accession XP_(—)211037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283442.

LOC283445 (Accession XP_(—)211044.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5683, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283445(Accession XP_(—)211044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283445.

LOC283452 (Accession XP_(—)208679.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283452 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283452, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283452 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7397, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283452(Accession XP_(—)208679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283452.

LOC283454 (Accession XP_(—)211049.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283454 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283454, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283454 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283454(Accession XP_(—)211049.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283454.

LOC283467 (Accession XP_(—)211050.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283467 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283467, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283467 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13967, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283467(Accession XP_(—)211050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283467.

LOC283475 (Accession XP_(—)211056.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9892, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283475(Accession XP_(—)211056.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283475.

LOC283484 (Accession XP_(—)211053.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283484 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283484, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283484 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17710, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283484(Accession XP_(—)211053.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283484.

LOC283487 (Accession XP_(—)211062.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283487 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283487, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283487 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7371, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283487(Accession XP_(—)211062.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283487.

LOC283507 (Accession XP_(—)211075.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283507 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283507, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283507 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283507(Accession XP_(—)211075.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283507.

LOC283520 (Accession XP_(—)211071.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283520 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283520, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283520 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2025, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283520(Accession XP_(—)211071.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283520.

LOC283534 (Accession XP_(—)211083.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283534 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283534, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283534 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283534(Accession XP_(—)211083.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283534.

LOC283566 (Accession XP_(—)211114.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283566 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283566, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283566 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15869, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283566(Accession XP_(—)211114.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283566.

LOC283570 (Accession XP_(—)211118.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283570 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283570, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283570 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13652, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283570(Accession XP_(—)211118.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283570.

LOC283575 (Accession XP_(—)211095.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283575 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283575BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283575, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283575BINDING SITE1 and LOC283575 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10067 andSEQ ID:6183 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283575(Accession XP_(—)211095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283575.

LOC283585 (Accession XP_(—)294741.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283585 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283585, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283585 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10466, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283585(Accession XP_(—)294741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283585.

LOC283588 (Accession NP_(—)787093.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283588 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283588, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283588 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10638, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283588(Accession NP_(—)787093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283588.

LOC283624 (Accession XP_(—)211126.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283624 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283624BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283624, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283624BINDING SITE1 and LOC283624 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4420 andSEQ ID:15245 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283624(Accession XP_(—)211126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283624.

LOC283637 (Accession XP_(—)211134.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283637 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283637BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283637, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283637BINDING SITE1 and LOC283637 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3581 andSEQ ID:14859 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283637(Accession XP_(—)211134.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283637.

LOC283641 (Accession XP_(—)208764.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283641 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283641, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283641 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283641(Accession XP_(—)208764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283641.

LOC283663 (Accession XP_(—)211147.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16674, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283663(Accession XP_(—)211147.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283663.

LOC283664 (Accession XP_(—)208773.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283664 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283664, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283664 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8450, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283664(Accession XP_(—)208773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283664.

LOC283672 (Accession XP_(—)211152.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283672 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283672, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283672 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283672(Accession XP_(—)211152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283672.

LOC283687 (Accession NP_(—)787094.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283687 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283687, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283687 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11904, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283687(Accession NP_(—)787094.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283687.

LOC283689 (Accession XP_(—)211165.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283689 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283689, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283689 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3654, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283689(Accession XP_(—)211165.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283689.

LOC283693 (Accession XP_(—)208788.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283693 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283693BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283693, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283693BINDING SITE1 and LOC283693 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5305 andSEQ ID:16069 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283693(Accession XP_(—)208788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283693.

LOC283701 (Accession XP_(—)211170.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283701 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283701BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283701, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283701BINDING SITE1 and LOC283701 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13716 andSEQ ID:14381 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283701(Accession XP_(—)211170.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283701.

LOC283706 (Accession XP_(—)208804.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283706 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283706, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283706 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283706(Accession XP_(—)208804.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283706.

LOC283715 (Accession XP_(—)208800.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283715 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283715, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283715 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15912, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283715(Accession XP_(—)208800.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283715.

LOC283741 (Accession XP_(—)208115.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283741 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283741, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283741 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283741(Accession XP_(—)208115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283741.

LOC283767 (Accession XP_(—)208835.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283767 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283767, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283767 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283767(Accession XP_(—)208835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283767.

LOC283778 (Accession XP_(—)211199.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283778 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283778, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283778 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4370, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283778(Accession XP_(—)211199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283778.

LOC283779 (Accession XP_(—)211198.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283779 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283779, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283779 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283779(Accession XP_(—)211198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283779.

LOC283801 (Accession XP_(—)208122.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283801 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283801, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283801 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283801(Accession XP_(—)208122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283801.

LOC283802 (Accession XP_(—)208850.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283802 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283802, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283802 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16700, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283802(Accession XP_(—)208850.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283802.

LOC283810 (Accession XP_(—)208853.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283810 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283810, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283810 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9395, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283810(Accession XP_(—)208853.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283810.

LOC283818 (Accession XP_(—)211218.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283818 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283818, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283818 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9546, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283818(Accession XP_(—)211218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283818.

LOC283851 (Accession XP_(—)211229.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283851 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283851, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283851 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4974, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283851(Accession XP_(—)211229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283851.

LOC283856 (Accession XP_(—)211233.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283856, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283856 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283856(Accession XP_(—)211233.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283856.

LOC283857 (Accession XP_(—)211236.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283857 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283857, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283857 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10167, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283857(Accession XP_(—)211236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283857.

LOC283861 (Accession NP_(—)787095.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283861 BINDING SITE1 through LOC283861BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283861, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283861BINDING SITE1 through LOC283861 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:1635,SEQ ID:1401 and SEQ ID:7476 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283861(Accession NP_(—)787095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283861.

LOC283863 (Accession XP_(—)208875.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283863 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283863, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283863 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13285, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283863(Accession XP_(—)208875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283863.

LOC283887 (Accession XP_(—)211248.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283887 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283887, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283887 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18993, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283887(Accession XP_(—)211248.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283887.

LOC283888 (Accession XP_(—)211249.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283888 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283888BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283888, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283888BINDING SITE1 and LOC283888 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11072 andSEQ ID:14104 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283888(Accession XP_(—)211249.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283888.

LOC283889 (Accession XP_(—)208899.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283889 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283889BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283889, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283889BINDING SITE1 and LOC283889 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5525 andSEQ ID:3899 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283889(Accession XP_(—)208899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283889.

LOC283894 (Accession XP_(—)211250.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7156, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283894(Accession XP_(—)211250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283894.

LOC283909 (Accession XP_(—)211256.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7156, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283909(Accession XP_(—)211256.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283909.

LOC283928 (Accession XP_(—)208909.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283928 BINDING SITE1 through LOC283928BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283928, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283928BINDING SITE1 through LOC283928 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:20101,SEQ ID:4703 and SEQ ID:11501 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283928(Accession XP_(—)208909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283928.

LOC283929 (Accession XP_(—)208905.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283929 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283929, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283929 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15775, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283929(Accession XP_(—)208905.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283929.

LOC283954 (Accession XP_(—)208931.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283954 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283954, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283954 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10461, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283954(Accession XP_(—)208931.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283954.

LOC283964 (Accession XP_(—)208145.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283964 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283964, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283964 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19569, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283964(Accession XP_(—)208145.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283964.

LOC283983 (Accession XP_(—)211289.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283983 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283983, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283983 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4650, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC283983(Accession XP_(—)211289.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283983.

LOC284001 (Accession XP_(—)208958.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284001 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284001, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284001 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18161, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284001(Accession XP_(—)208958.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284001.

LOC284016 (Accession XP_(—)211298.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284016 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284016BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284016, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284016BINDING SITE1 and LOC284016 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3244 andSEQ ID:17923 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284016(Accession XP_(—)211298.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284016.

LOC284017 (Accession XP_(—)208961.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284017 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284017, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284017 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18610, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284017(Accession XP_(—)208961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284017.

LOC284019 (Accession XP_(—)211302.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284019 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284019, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284019 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10124, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284019(Accession XP_(—)211302.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284019.

LOC284023 (Accession XP_(—)208983.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284023 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284023BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284023, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284023BINDING SITE1 and LOC284023 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14597 andSEQ ID:17953 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284023(Accession XP_(—)208983.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284023.

LOC284048 (Accession XP_(—)208152.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284048 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284048, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284048 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284048(Accession XP_(—)208152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284048.

LOC284063 (Accession XP_(—)208992.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284063 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284063, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284063 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6213, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284063(Accession XP_(—)208992.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284063.

LOC284074 (Accession XP_(—)211321.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284074 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284074BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284074, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284074BINDING SITE1 and LOC284074 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1596 andSEQ ID:15531 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284074(Accession XP_(—)211321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284074.

LOC284082 (Accession XP_(—)211323.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284082 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284082, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284082 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284082(Accession XP_(—)211323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284082.

LOC284095 (Accession XP_(—)211324.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284095 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284095BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284095, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284095BINDING SITE1 through LOC284095 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:7333,SEQ ID:11799 and SEQ ID:15513 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284095(Accession XP_(—)211324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284095.

LOC284098 (Accession XP_(—)209008.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284098 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284098, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284098 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8582, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284098(Accession XP_(—)209008.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284098.

LOC284100 (Accession XP_(—)209015.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284100 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284100, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284100 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1777, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284100(Accession XP_(—)209015.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284100.

LOC284101 (Accession XP_(—)209019.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284101 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284101, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284101 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284101(Accession XP_(—)209019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284101.

LOC284102 (Accession XP_(—)211327.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284102 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284102BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284102, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284102BINDING SITE1 through LOC284102 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:18149,SEQ ID:3233 and SEQ ID:7745 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284102(Accession XP_(—)211327.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284102.

LOC284117 (Accession XP_(—)209024.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284117 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284117, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284117 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3725, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284117(Accession XP_(—)209024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284117.

LOC284128 (Accession XP_(—)211342.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284128 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284128BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284128, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284128BINDING SITE1 and LOC284128 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17271 andSEQ ID:1966 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284128(Accession XP_(—)211342.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284128.

LOC284135 (Accession XP_(—)209032.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284135 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284135, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284135 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12779, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284135(Accession XP_(—)209032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284135.

LOC284145 (Accession XP_(—)211353.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284145 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284145, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284145 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4102, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284145(Accession XP_(—)211353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284145.

LOC284171 (Accession XP_(—)209051.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284171 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284171, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284171 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11530, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284171(Accession XP_(—)209051.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284171.

LOC284183 (Accession XP_(—)209059.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284183 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284183BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284183, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284183BINDING SITE1 and LOC284183 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1111 andSEQ ID:9456 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284183(Accession XP_(—)209059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284183.

LOC284186 (Accession XP_(—)209060.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284186 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284186, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284186 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284186(Accession XP_(—)209060.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284186.

LOC284245 (Accession XP_(—)211397.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284245 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284245, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284245 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8707, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284245(Accession XP_(—)211397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284245.

LOC284267 (Accession XP_(—)211411.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284267 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284267, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284267 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8494, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284267(Accession XP_(—)211411.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284267.

LOC284276 (Accession XP_(—)211412.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284276 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284276, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284276 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1026, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284276(Accession XP_(—)211412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284276.

LOC284286 (Accession XP_(—)211419.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284286 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284286, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284286 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284286(Accession XP_(—)211419.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284286.

LOC284289 (Accession XP_(—)209105.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284289 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284289, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284289 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284289(Accession XP_(—)209105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284289.

LOC284304 (Accession XP_(—)211426.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284304 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284304, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284304 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4849, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284304(Accession XP_(—)211426.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284304.

LOC284305 (Accession XP_(—)211425.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284305 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284305BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284305, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284305BINDING SITE1 and LOC284305 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2477 andSEQ ID:3802 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284305(Accession XP_(—)211425.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284305.

LOC284317 (Accession XP_(—)209162.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284317 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284317BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284317, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC284317BINDING SITE1 and LOC284317 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:7077 and SEQ ID:3386 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284317(Accession XP_(—)209162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284317.

LOC284321 (Accession XP_(—)211432.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284321 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284321, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284321 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11129, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284321(Accession XP_(—)211432.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284321.

LOC284325 (Accession XP_(—)209143.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284325 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284325, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284325 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1731, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284325(Accession XP_(—)209143.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284325.

LOC284356 (Accession XP_(—)211437.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284356 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284356, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284356 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284356(Accession XP_(—)211437.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284356.

LOC284362 (Accession XP_(—)211435.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284362 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284362, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284362 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18898, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284362(Accession XP_(—)211435.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284362.

LOC284375 (Accession XP_(—)209154.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284375 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284375, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284375 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16701, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284375(Accession XP_(—)209154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284375.

LOC284376 (Accession XP_(—)209157.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284376 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284376BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284376, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC284376BINDING SITE1 and LOC284376 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:19718 and SEQ ID:981 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284376(Accession XP_(—)209157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284376.

LOC284379 (Accession XP_(—)209163.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284379 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284379, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284379 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9312, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284379(Accession XP_(—)209163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284379.

LOC284396 (Accession XP_(—)211452.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284396 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284396, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284396 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10399, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284396(Accession XP_(—)211452.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284396.

LOC284405 (Accession XP_(—)209183.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284405 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284405BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284405, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284405BINDING SITE1 and LOC284405 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2645 andSEQ ID:19462 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284405(Accession XP_(—)209183.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284405.

LOC284408 (Accession XP_(—)211443.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14364, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284408(Accession XP_(—)211443.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284408.

LOC284410 (Accession XP_(—)211449.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284410 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284410, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284410 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17304, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284410(Accession XP_(—)211449.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284410.

LOC284421 (Accession XP_(—)209200.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284421 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284421, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284421 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4533, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284421(Accession XP_(—)209200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284421.

LOC284426 (Accession XP_(—)209198.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284426 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284426BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284426, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC284426BINDING SITE1 and LOC284426 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:4975 and SEQ ID:5357 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284426(Accession XP_(—)209198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284426.

LOC284436 (Accession XP_(—)290862.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284436 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284436, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284436 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16193, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284436(Accession XP_(—)290862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284436.

LOC284439 (Accession XP_(—)209204.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284439 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284439, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284439 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3825, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284439(Accession XP_(—)209204.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284439.

LOC284440 (Accession XP_(—)209210.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284440 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284440, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284440 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8752, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284440(Accession XP_(—)209210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284440.

LOC284454 (Accession XP_(—)209216.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284454 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284454BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284454, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284454BINDING SITE1 through LOC284454 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:16031,SEQ ID:17976 and SEQ ID:3999 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284454(Accession XP_(—)209216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284454.

LOC284456 (Accession XP_(—)211470.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284456 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284456BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284456, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284456BINDING SITE1 and LOC284456 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10621 andSEQ ID:18777 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284456(Accession XP_(—)211470.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284456.

LOC284459 (Accession XP_(—)290826.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284459 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284459, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284459 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10211, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284459(Accession XP_(—)290826.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284459.

LOC284471 (Accession XP_(—)209225.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284471 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284471, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284471 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19286, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284471(Accession XP_(—)209225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284471.

LOC284495 (Accession XP_(—)302752.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284495 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284495, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284495 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12538, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284495(Accession XP_(—)302752.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284495.

LOC284512 (Accession XP_(—)211500.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284512 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284512, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284512 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14119, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284512(Accession XP_(—)211500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284512.

LOC284513 (Accession XP_(—)211502.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284513 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284513, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284513 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18865, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284513(Accession XP_(—)211502.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284513.

LOC284514 (Accession XP_(—)209244.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284514 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284514, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284514 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4125, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284514(Accession XP_(—)209244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284514.

LOC284549 (Accession XP_(—)211514.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284549 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284549, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284549 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284549(Accession XP_(—)211514.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284549.

LOC284551 (Accession XP_(—)211515.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284551 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284551, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284551 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9493, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284551(Accession XP_(—)211515.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284551.

LOC284568 (Accession XP_(—)209263.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284568 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284568, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284568 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3996, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284568(Accession XP_(—)209263.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284568.

LOC284577 (Accession XP_(—)211522.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284577 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284577, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284577 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19533, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284577(Accession XP_(—)211522.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284577.

LOC284587 (Accession XP_(—)209278.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284587(Accession XP_(—)209278.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284587.

LOC284606 (Accession XP_(—)211543.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284606 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284606, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284606 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284606(Accession XP_(—)211543.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284606.

LOC284611 (Accession XP_(—)211552.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284611 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284611, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284611 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12497, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284611(Accession XP_(—)211552.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284611.

LOC284628 (Accession XP_(—)211561.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284628 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284628, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284628 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284628(Accession XP_(—)211561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284628.

LOC284630 (Accession XP_(—)211562.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284630 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284630, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284630 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8272, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284630(Accession XP_(—)211562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284630.

LOC284663 (Accession XP_(—)209310.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5249, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284663(Accession XP_(—)209310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284663.

LOC284675 (Accession XP_(—)209319.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284675 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284675BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284675, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284675BINDING SITE1 through LOC284675 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:5250,SEQ ID:2389 and SEQ ID:501 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284675(Accession XP_(—)209319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284675.

LOC284701 (Accession XP_(—)294994.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284701 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284701, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284701 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284701(Accession XP_(—)294994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284701.

LOC284708 (Accession XP_(—)209332.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284708 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284708, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284708 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284708(Accession XP_(—)209332.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284708.

LOC284723 (Accession XP_(—)211602.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284723 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284723BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284723, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284723BINDING SITE1 and LOC284723 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6498 andSEQ ID:3182 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284723(Accession XP_(—)211602.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284723.

LOC284754 (Accession XP_(—)211627.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284754 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284754, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284754 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10930, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284754(Accession XP_(—)211627.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284754.

LOC284805 (Accession XP_(—)209371.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284805 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284805BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284805, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284805BINDING SITE1 through LOC284805 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:1544,SEQ ID:8046 and SEQ ID:853 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284805(Accession XP_(—)209371.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284805.

LOC284839 (Accession XP_(—)211661.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284839 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284839, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284839 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284839(Accession XP_(—)211661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284839.

LOC284853 (Accession XP_(—)209383.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284853 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284853, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284853 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3582, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284853(Accession XP_(—)209383.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284853.

LOC284856 (Accession XP_(—)211668.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC284856, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC284856 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12736, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284856(Accession XP_(—)211668.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284856.

LOC284856 (Accession XP_(—)302835.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC284856, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC284856 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12736, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284856(Accession XP_(—)302835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284856.

LOC284865 (Accession XP_(—)211672.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284865 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284865, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284865 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1645, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284865(Accession XP_(—)211672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284865.

LOC284874 (Accession XP_(—)209394.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284874 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284874BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284874, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284874BINDING SITE1 and LOC284874 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16244 andSEQ ID:3846 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284874(Accession XP_(—)209394.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284874.

LOC284934 (Accession XP_(—)211696.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284934 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284934, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284934 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284934(Accession XP_(—)211696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284934.

LOC284950 (Accession XP_(—)211703.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284950 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284950BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284950, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC284950BINDING SITE1 and LOC284950 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:4025 and SEQ ID:17553 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC284950(Accession XP_(—)211703.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284950.

LOC285002 (Accession XP_(—)211731.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285002 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285002, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285002 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3500, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285002(Accession XP_(—)211731.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285002.

LOC285026 (Accession XP_(—)209440.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285026 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285026, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285026 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285026(Accession XP_(—)209440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285026.

LOC285036 (Accession XP_(—)210798.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285036 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285036, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285036 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13688, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285036(Accession XP_(—)210798.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285036.

LOC285052 (Accession XP_(—)211751.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285052 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285052, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285052 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2174, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285052(Accession XP_(—)211751.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285052.

LOC285058 (Accession XP_(—)211753.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285058 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285058, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285058 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20023, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285058(Accession XP_(—)211753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285058.

LOC285083 (Accession XP_(—)209464.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285083 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285083, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285083 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285083(Accession XP_(—)209464.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285083.

LOC285088 (Accession XP_(—)209465.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285088 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285088, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285088 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6092, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285088(Accession XP_(—)209465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285088.

LOC285123 (Accession XP_(—)211773.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285123 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17113, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285123(Accession XP_(—)211773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285123.

LOC285127 (Accession XP_(—)211771.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285127 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285127BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285127, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285127BINDING SITE1 and LOC285127 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5921 andSEQ ID:11528 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285127(Accession XP_(—)211771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285127.

LOC285166 (Accession XP_(—)211791.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285166 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285166BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285166, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285166BINDING SITE1 and LOC285166 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4283 andSEQ ID:19378 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285166(Accession XP_(—)211791.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285166.

LOC285176 (Accession XP_(—)209500.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285176 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285176, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285176 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285176(Accession XP_(—)209500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285176.

LOC285193 (Accession XP_(—)209509.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285193 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285193, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285193 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285193(Accession XP_(—)209509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285193.

LOC285221 (Accession XP_(—)209521.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285221 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285221, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285221 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285221(Accession XP_(—)209521.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285221.

LOC285231 (Accession XP_(—)211813.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285231 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285231BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285231, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC285231BINDING SITE1 and LOC285231 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:8001 and SEQ ID:15366 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285231(Accession XP_(—)211813.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285231.

LOC285231 (Accession XP_(—)211813.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285231 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285231BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285231, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285231BINDING SITE1 and LOC285231 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8001 andSEQ ID:5012 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285231(Accession XP_(—)211813.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285231.

LOC285281 (Accession XP_(—)211829.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285281 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285281, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285281 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15575, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285281(Accession XP_(—)211829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285281.

LOC285299 (Accession XP_(—)209554.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285299 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285299, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285299 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9374, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285299(Accession XP_(—)209554.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285299.

LOC285334 (Accession XP_(—)211844.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285334 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285334, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285334 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1027, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285334(Accession XP_(—)211844.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285334.

LOC285345 (Accession XP_(—)211854.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285345 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285345BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285345, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285345BINDING SITE1 and LOC285345 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18883 andSEQ ID:556 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285345(Accession XP_(—)211854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285345.

LOC285366 (Accession XP_(—)209581.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285366 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285366, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285366 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6117, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285366(Accession XP_(—)209581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285366.

LOC285369 (Accession XP_(—)211861.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285369 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285369, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285369 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10352, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285369(Accession XP_(—)211861.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285369.

LOC285389 (Accession XP_(—)211873.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285389 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285389, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285389 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19692, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285389(Accession XP_(—)211873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285389.

LOC285392 (Accession XP_(—)211879.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285392 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285392BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285392, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285392BINDING SITE1 and LOC285392 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9688 andSEQ ID:17969 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285392(Accession XP_(—)211879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285392.

LOC285398 (Accession XP_(—)209593.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285398 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285398BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285398, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285398BINDING SITE1 and LOC285398 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13286 andSEQ ID:4655 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285398(Accession XP_(—)209593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285398.

LOC285429 (Accession XP_(—)209607.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285429 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285429, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285429 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4171, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285429(Accession XP_(—)209607.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285429.

LOC285488 (Accession XP_(—)211914.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285488 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285488, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285488 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13804, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285488(Accession XP_(—)211914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285488.

LOC285491 (Accession XP_(—)211917.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285491 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285491, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285491 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11239, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285491(Accession XP_(—)211917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285491.

LOC285509 (Accession XP_(—)211923.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285509 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285509, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285509 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3519, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285509(Accession XP_(—)211923.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285509.

LOC285540 (Accession XP_(—)209654.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285540 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285540BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285540, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285540BINDING SITE1 and LOC285540 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9543 andSEQ ID:6961 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285540(Accession XP_(—)209654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285540.

LOC285560 (Accession XP_(—)209660.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285560 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285560, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285560 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8718, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285560(Accession XP_(—)209660.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285560.

LOC285577 (Accession XP_(—)211941.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285577 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285577, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285577 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4455, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285577(Accession XP_(—)211941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285577.

LOC285589 (Accession XP_(—)209671.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285589 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285589BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285589, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285589BINDING SITE1 and LOC285589 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12804 andSEQ ID:17087 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285589(Accession XP_(—)209671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285589.

LOC285626 (Accession XP_(—)211959.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285626 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285626, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285626 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285626(Accession XP_(—)211959.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285626.

LOC285633 (Accession XP_(—)211965.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285633 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285633, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285633 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12452, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285633(Accession XP_(—)211965.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285633.

LOC285638 (Accession XP_(—)209693.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285638 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285638, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285638 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4949, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285638(Accession XP_(—)209693.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285638.

LOC285679 (Accession XP_(—)209719.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285679 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285679, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285679 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19299, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285679(Accession XP_(—)209719.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285679.

LOC285683 (Accession XP_(—)211980.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285683 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285683, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285683 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285683(Accession XP_(—)211980.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285683.

LOC285689 (Accession XP_(—)209724.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285689 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285689, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285689 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17726, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285689(Accession XP_(—)209724.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285689.

LOC285693 (Accession XP_(—)211981.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285693 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285693, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285693 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285693(Accession XP_(—)211981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285693.

LOC285713 (Accession XP_(—)211992.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285713 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285713, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285713 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3414, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285713(Accession XP_(—)211992.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285713.

LOC285722 (Accession XP_(—)211997.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285722 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285722, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285722 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18012, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285722(Accession XP_(—)211997.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285722.

LOC285744 (Accession XP_(—)209743.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285744 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285744, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285744 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11141, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285744(Accession XP_(—)209743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285744.

LOC285747 (Accession XP_(—)209742.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285747 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285747BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285747, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC285747BINDING SITE1 and LOC285747 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:11528 and SEQ ID:7537 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285747(Accession XP_(—)209742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285747.

LOC285760 (Accession XP_(—)209750.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285760 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285760, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285760 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13412, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285760(Accession XP_(—)209750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285760.

LOC285766 (Accession XP_(—)295177.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285766 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285766, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285766 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1304, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285766(Accession XP_(—)295177.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285766.

LOC285777 (Accession XP_(—)212013.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285777 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285777, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285777 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16810, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285777(Accession XP_(—)212013.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285777.

LOC285812 (Accession XP_(—)212055.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285812, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285812 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285812(Accession XP_(—)212055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285812.

LOC285813 (Accession XP_(—)212036.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12389, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285813(Accession XP_(—)212036.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285813.

LOC285822 (Accession XP_(—)209777.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285822 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285822BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285822, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285822BINDING SITE1 and LOC285822 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1847 andSEQ ID:9753 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285822(Accession XP_(—)209777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285822.

LOC285830 (Accession XP_(—)212043.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285830 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285830, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285830 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285830(Accession XP_(—)212043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285830.

LOC285843 (Accession XP_(—)212034.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285843 BINDING SITE1 through LOC285843BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285843, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285843BINDING SITE1 through LOC285843 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:14125,SEQ ID:4368 and SEQ ID:17964 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285843(Accession XP_(—)212034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285843.

LOC285847 (Accession XP_(—)212045.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285847 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285847, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285847 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18945, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285847(Accession XP_(—)212045.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285847.

LOC285872 (Accession XP_(—)212061.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285872 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285872, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285872 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285872(Accession XP_(—)212061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285872.

LOC285896 (Accession XP_(—)209806.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285896 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285896, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285896 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15236, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285896(Accession XP_(—)209806.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285896.

LOC285914 (Accession XP_(—)209810.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285914 BINDING SITE1and LOC285914BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285914, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285914BINDING SITE1 and LOC285914 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14560 andSEQ ID:6188 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285914(Accession XP_(—)209810.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285914.

LOC285922 (Accession XP_(—)209822.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285922 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285922, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285922 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12799, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285922(Accession XP_(—)209822.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285922.

LOC285923 (Accession XP_(—)212104.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285923 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285923, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285923 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19536, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285923(Accession XP_(—)212104.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285923.

LOC285930 (Accession XP_(—)209818.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285930 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285930, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285930 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285930(Accession XP_(—)209818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285930.

LOC285945 (Accession XP_(—)212092.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285945 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285945, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285945 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285945(Accession XP_(—)212092.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285945.

LOC285946 (Accession XP_(—)212103.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11558, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285946(Accession XP_(—)212103.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285946.

LOC285952 (Accession XP_(—)209821.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285952 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285952, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285952 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15323, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285952(Accession XP_(—)209821.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285952.

LOC285961 (Accession XP_(—)209833.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285961 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285961, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285961 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2604, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285961(Accession XP_(—)209833.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285961.

LOC285968 (Accession XP_(—)212107.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285968 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285968, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285968 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10956, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285968(Accession XP_(—)212107.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285968.

LOC285972 (Accession XP_(—)212105.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285972 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285972, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285972 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5318, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285972(Accession XP_(—)212105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285972.

LOC285979 (Accession XP_(—)212117.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285979 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285979BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285979, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285979BINDING SITE1 and LOC285979 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1397 andSEQ ID:6388 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285979(Accession XP_(—)212117.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285979.

LOC285989 (Accession XP_(—)212111.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285989 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285989, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285989 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285989(Accession XP_(—)212111.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285989.

LOC285999 (Accession XP_(—)212120.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC285999(Accession XP_(—)212120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285999.

LOC286029 (Accession XP_(—)209866.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286029 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286029, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286029 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15231, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286029(Accession XP_(—)209866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286029.

LOC286030 (Accession XP_(—)209868.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286030 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286030, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286030 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2244, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286030(Accession XP_(—)209868.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286030.

LOC286032 (Accession XP_(—)209867.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286032 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286032, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286032 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286032(Accession XP_(—)209867.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286032.

LOC286039 (Accession XP_(—)209873.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286039 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286039(Accession XP_(—)209873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286039.

LOC286052 (Accession XP_(—)212152.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286052 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286052, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286052 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9367, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286052(Accession XP_(—)212152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286052.

LOC286058 (Accession XP_(—)212158.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286058 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286058, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286058 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9186, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286058(Accession XP_(—)212158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286058.

LOC286075 (Accession NP_(—)776192.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286075 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286075, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286075 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17965, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286075(Accession NP_(—)776192.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286075.

LOC286078 (Accession XP_(—)212163.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286078 BINDING SITE1 through LOC286078BINDING SITE5 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286078, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286078BINDING SITE1 through LOC286078 BINDING SITE5, designated SEQ ID:16716,SEQ ID:15083, SEQ ID:3810, SEQ ID:15589 and SEQ ID:13100 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286078(Accession XP_(—)212163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286078.

LOC286090 (Accession XP_(—)212166.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286090 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286090, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286090 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286090(Accession XP_(—)212166.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286090.

LOC286103 (Accession XP_(—)209897.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286103 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC286103, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC286103 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11672, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286103(Accession XP_(—)209897.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286103.

LOC286103 (Accession NP_(—)848630.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286103 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC286103, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC286103 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11672, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286103(Accession NP_(—)848630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286103.

LOC286126 (Accession XP_(—)212185.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286126 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286126, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286126 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286126(Accession XP_(—)212185.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286126.

LOC286132 (Accession XP_(—)212194.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286132 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286132, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286132 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7113, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286132(Accession XP_(—)212194.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286132.

LOC286166 (Accession XP_(—)209925.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286166 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286166BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286166, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286166BINDING SITE1 and LOC286166 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3927 andSEQ ID:12946 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286166(Accession XP_(—)209925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286166.

LOC286170 (Accession XP_(—)212211.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286170 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286170, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286170 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8426, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286170(Accession XP_(—)212211.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286170.

LOC286184 (Accession XP_(—)212216.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286184 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286184, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286184 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12053, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286184(Accession XP_(—)212216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286184.

LOC286186 (Accession XP_(—)212219.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286186 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286186BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286186, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286186BINDING SITE1 and LOC286186 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3430 andSEQ ID:18020 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286186(Accession XP_(—)212219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286186.

LOC286206 (Accession XP_(—)209953.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286206 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286206, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286206 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2600, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286206(Accession XP_(—)209953.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286206.

LOC286207 (Accession XP_(—)209941.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286207 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286207, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286207 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19893, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286207(Accession XP_(—)209941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286207.

LOC286208 (Accession XP_(—)212230.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286208 BINDING SITE1 through LOC286208BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286208, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286208BINDING SITE1 through LOC286208 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:9724,SEQ ID:4372 and SEQ ID:2849 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286208(Accession XP_(—)212230.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286208.

LOC286215 (Accession XP_(—)212228.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286215 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286215, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286215 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19240, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286215(Accession XP_(—)212228.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286215.

LOC286218 (Accession XP_(—)212235.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286218 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286218, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286218 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6316, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286218(Accession XP_(—)212235.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286218.

LOC286221 (Accession XP_(—)212233.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286221 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286221, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286221 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7774, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286221(Accession XP_(—)212233.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286221.

LOC286245 (Accession XP_(—)212244.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286245 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286245, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286245 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286245(Accession XP_(—)212244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286245.

LOC286258 (Accession XP_(—)209972.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286258 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286258, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286258 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11262, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286258(Accession XP_(—)209972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286258.

LOC286337 (Accession XP_(—)212274.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286337 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286337BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286337, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC286337BINDING SITE1 and LOC286337 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:14911 and SEQ ID:7808 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286337(Accession XP_(—)212274.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286337.

LOC286341 (Accession XP_(—)212278.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286341 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286341, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286341 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15975, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286341(Accession XP_(—)212278.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286341.

LOC286354 (Accession XP_(—)212286.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286354 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286354, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286354 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286354(Accession XP_(—)212286.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286354.

LOC286356 (Accession XP_(—)212290.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286356 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286356, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286356 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286356(Accession XP_(—)212290.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286356.

LOC286357 (Accession XP_(—)212285.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286357 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286357, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286357 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14974, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286357(Accession XP_(—)212285.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286357.

LOC286371 (Accession XP_(—)212291.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286371, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286371 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286371(Accession XP_(—)212291.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286371.

LOC286395 (Accession XP_(—)212308.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286395 BINDING SITE1 through LOC286395BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286395, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286395BINDING SITE1 through LOC286395 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:2180,SEQ ID:2722, SEQ ID:5359 and SEQ ID:16177 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286395(Accession XP_(—)212308.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286395.

LOC286401 (Accession XP_(—)212310.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286401 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286401, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286401 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1038, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286401(Accession XP_(—)212310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286401.

LOC286441 (Accession XP_(—)212319.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286441 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286441, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286441 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286441(Accession XP_(—)212319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286441.

LOC286467 (Accession XP_(—)210063.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286467 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286467, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286467 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9580, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286467(Accession XP_(—)210063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286467.

LOC286553 (Accession XP_(—)212340.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286553 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286553, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286553 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286553(Accession XP_(—)212340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286553.

LOC286558 (Accession XP_(—)210106.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286558 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286558, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286558 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9264, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286558(Accession XP_(—)210106.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286558.

LOC286564 (Accession XP_(—)210108.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286564 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286564, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286564 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9264, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC286564(Accession XP_(—)210108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286564.

LOC338562 (Accession XP_(—)294654.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13760, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC338562(Accession XP_(—)294654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338562.

LOC338565 (Accession XP_(—)294653.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338565 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338565BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338565, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338565BINDING SITE1 and LOC338565 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12867 andSEQ ID:7596 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC338565(Accession XP_(—)294653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338565.

LOC338579 (Accession XP_(—)290472.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338579 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338579, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338579 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC338579(Accession XP_(—)290472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338579.

LOC338585 (Accession XP_(—)294658.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338585 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338585, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338585 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC338585(Accession XP_(—)294658.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338585.

LOC338609 (Accession XP_(—)294664.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338609 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338609, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338609 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18810, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC338609(Accession XP_(—)294664.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338609.

LOC338645 (Accession XP_(—)290494.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338645 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338645, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338645 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6626, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC338645(Accession XP_(—)290494.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338645.

LOC338709 (Accession XP_(—)211595.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC338709(Accession XP_(—)211595.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338709.

LOC338739 (Accession XP_(—)294690.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338739 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338739BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338739, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338739BINDING SITE1 and LOC338739 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15044 andSEQ ID:14732 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC338739(Accession XP_(—)294690.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338739.

LOC338773 (Accession XP_(—)290570.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338773 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338773, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338773 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16493, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC338773(Accession XP_(—)290570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338773.

LOC338819 (Accession XP_(—)290216.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338819 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338819, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338819 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11507, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC338819(Accession XP_(—)290216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338819.

LOC338899 (Accession XP_(—)294740.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12341, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC338899(Accession XP_(—)294740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338899.

LOC338923 (Accession XP_(—)294742.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338923 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338923BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338923, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338923BINDING SITE1 and LOC338923 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4298 andSEQ ID:8559 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC338923(Accession XP_(—)294742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338923.

LOC338963 (Accession XP_(—)294757.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338963 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338963, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338963 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3348, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC338963(Accession XP_(—)294757.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338963.

LOC338991 (Accession XP_(—)290663.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338991 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338991, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338991 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC338991(Accession XP_(—)290663.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338991.

LOC338999 (Accession XP_(—)290659.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC338999(Accession XP_(—)290659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338999.

LOC339077 (Accession XP_(—)294802.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17484, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339077(Accession XP_(—)294802.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339077.

LOC339078 (Accession XP_(—)290692.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339078 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339078, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339078 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339078(Accession XP_(—)290692.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339078.

LOC339108 (Accession XP_(—)290711.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339108 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339108, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339108 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14266, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339108(Accession XP_(—)290711.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339108.

LOC339146 (Accession XP_(—)294825.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339146 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15614, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339146(Accession XP_(—)294825.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339146.

LOC339153 (Accession XP_(—)294827.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339153 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339153, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339153 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13344, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339153(Accession XP_(—)294827.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339153.

LOC339154 (Accession XP_(—)294832.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339154 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339154, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339154 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4196, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339154(Accession XP_(—)294832.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339154.

LOC339178 (Accession XP_(—)290742.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339178 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339178, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339178 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16261, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339178(Accession XP_(—)290742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339178.

LOC339201 (Accession XP_(—)290756.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4056, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339201(Accession XP_(—)290756.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339201.

LOC339216 (Accession XP_(—)290762.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339216 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339216, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339216 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339216(Accession XP_(—)290762.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339216.

LOC339282 (Accession XP_(—)294900.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339282(Accession XP_(—)294900.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339282.

LOC339283 (Accession XP_(—)294899.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339283 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339283, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339283 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11314, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339283(Accession XP_(—)294899.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339283.

LOC339298 (Accession XP_(—)294903.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339298 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339298, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339298 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12349, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339298(Accession XP_(—)294903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339298.

LOC339321 (Accession XP_(—)290831.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339321 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339321, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339321 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2039, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339321(Accession XP_(—)290831.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339321.

LOC339324 (Accession XP_(—)290838.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339324 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339324, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339324 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339324(Accession XP_(—)290838.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339324.

LOC339325 (Accession XP_(—)290830.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339325 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339325BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339325, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339325BINDING SITE1 and LOC339325 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17114 andSEQ ID:16940 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339325(Accession XP_(—)290830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339325.

LOC339400 (Accession XP_(—)294926.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339400 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339400, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339400 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14072, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339400(Accession XP_(—)294926.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339400.

LOC339417 (Accession XP_(—)294944.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339417 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339417, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339417 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2027, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339417(Accession XP_(—)294944.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339417.

LOC339448 (Accession XP_(—)290902.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339448 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339448, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339448 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10679, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339448(Accession XP_(—)290902.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339448.

LOC339458 (Accession XP_(—)290911.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339458 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339458, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339458 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5488, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339458(Accession XP_(—)290911.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339458.

LOC339459 (Accession XP_(—)290907.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339459 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339459, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339459 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13513, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339459(Accession XP_(—)290907.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339459.

LOC339492 (Accession XP_(—)290919.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339492 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339492BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339492, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339492BINDING SITE1 and LOC339492 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8590 andSEQ ID:7386 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339492(Accession XP_(—)290919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339492.

LOC339577 (Accession XP_(—)295005.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339577 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339577BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339577, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339577BINDING SITE1 and LOC339577 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14733 andSEQ ID:12075 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339577(Accession XP_(—)295005.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339577.

LOC339600 (Accession XP_(—)295014.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339600 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339600, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339600 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15295, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339600(Accession XP_(—)295014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339600.

LOC339659 (Accession XP_(—)290981.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339659 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339659, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339659 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17076, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339659(Accession XP_(—)290981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339659.

LOC339685 (Accession XP_(—)295032.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339685 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339685, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339685 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1982, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339685(Accession XP_(—)295032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339685.

LOC339694 (Accession XP_(—)295035.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339694 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339694, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339694 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339694(Accession XP_(—)295035.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339694.

LOC339711 (Accession XP_(—)295038.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339711 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339711, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339711 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339711(Accession XP_(—)295038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339711.

LOC339720 (Accession XP_(—)295041.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339720 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339720BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339720, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339720BINDING SITE1 and LOC339720 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16942 andSEQ ID:18414 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339720(Accession XP_(—)295041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339720.

LOC339803 (Accession XP_(—)295072.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339803 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339803, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339803 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339803(Accession XP_(—)295072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339803.

LOC339809 (Accession XP_(—)291020.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339809 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339809BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339809, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339809BINDING SITE1 and LOC339809 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1744 andSEQ ID:17750 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339809(Accession XP_(—)291020.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339809.

LOC339833 (Accession XP_(—)291031.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339833 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339833BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339833, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC339833BINDING SITE1 and LOC339833 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:10421 and SEQ ID:7633 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339833(Accession XP_(—)291031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339833.

LOC339834 (Accession NP_(—)835467.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339834 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC339834, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC339834 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14645, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339834(Accession NP_(—)835467.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339834.

LOC339834 (Accession XP_(—)291033.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339834 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC339834, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC339834 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14645, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339834(Accession XP_(—)291033.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339834.

LOC339872 (Accession XP_(—)291050.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339872 BINDING SITE1 through LOC339872BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339872, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339872BINDING SITE1 through LOC339872 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:5858,SEQ ID:9299 and SEQ ID:4026 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339872(Accession XP_(—)291050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339872.

LOC339894 (Accession XP_(—)295095.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1081, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339894(Accession XP_(—)295095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339894.

LOC339907 (Accession XP_(—)291065.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339907 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339907, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339907 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339907(Accession XP_(—)291065.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339907.

LOC339909 (Accession XP_(—)291069.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10709, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339909(Accession XP_(—)291069.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339909.

LOC339914 (Accession XP_(—)295099.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339914 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339914BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339914, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339914BINDING SITE1 and LOC339914 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:714 and SEQID:18305 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339914(Accession XP_(—)295099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339914.

LOC339970 (Accession XP_(—)291095.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339970 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339970, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339970 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC339970(Accession XP_(—)291095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339970.

LOC340012 (Accession XP_(—)291113.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340012 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340012, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340012 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3454, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC340012(Accession XP_(—)291113.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340012.

LOC340037 (Accession XP_(—)295137.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340037 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340037, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340037 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12244, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC340037(Accession XP_(—)295137.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340037.

LOC340125 (Accession XP_(—)291150.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340125 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340125, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340125 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC340125(Accession XP_(—)291150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340125.

LOC340133 (Accession XP_(—)291151.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340133 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340133, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340133 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10105, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC340133(Accession XP_(—)291151.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340133.

LOC340138 (Accession XP_(—)291153.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340138 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340138, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340138 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11753, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC340138(Accession XP_(—)291153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340138.

LOC340156 (Accession XP_(—)291158.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340156 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340156, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340156 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC340156(Accession XP_(—)291158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340156.

LOC340227 (Accession XP_(—)291203.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340227 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340227, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340227 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC340227(Accession XP_(—)291203.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340227.

LOC340238 (Accession XP_(—)295188.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340238 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340238, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340238 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2179, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC340238(Accession XP_(—)295188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340238.

LOC340249 (Accession XP_(—)291211.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340249 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340249, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340249 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7647, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC340249(Accession XP_(—)291211.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340249.

LOC340259 (Accession XP_(—)295190.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340259 BINDING SITE1 and LOC340259BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC340259, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340259BINDING SITE1 and LOC340259 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18147 andSEQ ID:11519 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC340259(Accession XP_(—)295190.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340259.

LOC340290 (Accession XP_(—)291214.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340290 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340290, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340290 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15740, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC340290(Accession XP_(—)291214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340290.

LOC340390 (Accession XP_(—)291269.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340390 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340390, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340390 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC340390(Accession XP_(—)291269.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340390.

LOC340408 (Accession XP_(—)291274.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1309, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC340408(Accession XP_(—)291274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340408.

LOC340414 (Accession XP_(—)295240.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340414 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340414, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340414 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC340414(Accession XP_(—)295240.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340414.

LOC340450 (Accession XP_(—)295252.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340450 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340450, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340450 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC340450(Accession XP_(—)295252.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340450.

LOC340815 (Accession XP_(—)295776.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340815 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340815, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340815 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6038, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC340815(Accession XP_(—)295776.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340815.

LOC342663 (Accession XP_(—)297028.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC342663(Accession XP_(—)297028.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342663.

LOC342926 (Accession XP_(—)292790.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342926 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342926, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342926 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC342926(Accession XP_(—)292790.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342926.

LOC345119 (Accession XP_(—)298539.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC345119 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC345119, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC345119 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17910, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC345119(Accession XP_(—)298539.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC345119.

LOC345275 (Accession NP_(—)835236.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC345275 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC345275, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC345275 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:523, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC345275(Accession NP_(—)835236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC345275.

LOC345878 (Accession XP_(—)293993.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC345878 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC345878, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC345878 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12611, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC345878(Accession XP_(—)293993.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC345878.

LOC346546 (Accession XP_(—)294264.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346546 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC346546, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346546 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18735, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC346546(Accession XP_(—)294264.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346546.

LOC346653 (Accession XP_(—)294357.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346653 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC346653, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346653 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17927, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC346653(Accession XP_(—)294357.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346653.

LOC347648 (Accession XP_(—)300226.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347648 BINDING SITE1 and LOC347648BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC347648, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347648BINDING SITE1 and LOC347648 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19153 andSEQ ID:9837 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC347648(Accession XP_(—)300226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347648.

LOC347918 (Accession XP_(—)300565.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347918 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347918, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347918 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17689, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC347918(Accession XP_(—)300565.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347918.

LOC348071 (Accession XP_(—)300620.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348071 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348071, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348071 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348071(Accession XP_(—)300620.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348071.

LOC348075 (Accession XP_(—)302653.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348075 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348075BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348075, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348075BINDING SITE1 and LOC348075 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14381 andSEQ ID:13716 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348075(Accession XP_(—)302653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348075.

LOC348094 (Accession XP_(—)300615.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348094 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348094, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348094 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16473, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348094(Accession XP_(—)300615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348094.

LOC348113 (Accession XP_(—)300623.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348113 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348113(Accession XP_(—)300623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348113.

LOC348115 (Accession XP_(—)300626.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348115 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348115, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348115 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13705, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348115(Accession XP_(—)300626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348115.

LOC348125 (Accession XP_(—)302665.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348125 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348125, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348125 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348125(Accession XP_(—)302665.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348125.

LOC348137 (Accession XP_(—)300635.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348137(Accession XP_(—)300635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348137.

LOC348142 (Accession XP_(—)300636.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348142 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348142(Accession XP_(—)300636.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348142.

LOC348212 (Accession XP_(—)302685.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348212 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348212, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348212 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15020, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348212(Accession XP_(—)302685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348212.

LOC348235 (Accession XP_(—)300670.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348235 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348235, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348235 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15852, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348235(Accession XP_(—)300670.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348235.

LOC348261 (Accession XP_(—)302704.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348261 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348261, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348261 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10989, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348261(Accession XP_(—)302704.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348261.

LOC348262 (Accession XP_(—)300683.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348262 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348262, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348262 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348262(Accession XP_(—)300683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348262.

LOC348314 (Accession XP_(—)302716.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348314 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348314, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348314 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16669, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348314(Accession XP_(—)302716.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348314.

LOC348326 (Accession XP_(—)300696.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348326 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348326, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348326 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348326(Accession XP_(—)300696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348326.

LOC348327 (Accession XP_(—)030209.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348327 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348327, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348327 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348327(Accession XP_(—)030209.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348327.

LOC348369 (Accession XP_(—)302732.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348369 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348369, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348369 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2235, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348369(Accession XP_(—)302732.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348369.

LOC348393 (Accession XP_(—)302741.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348393 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348393BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348393, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348393BINDING SITE1 and LOC348393 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11192 andSEQ ID:872 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348393(Accession XP_(—)302741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348393.

LOC348396 (Accession XP_(—)300729.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348396 BINDING SITE1 through LOC348396BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348396, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348396BINDING SITE1 through LOC348396 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:1569,SEQ ID:9545, SEQ ID:10270 and SEQ ID:4081 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348396(Accession XP_(—)300729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348396.

LOC348402 (Accession XP_(—)300730.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348402 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348402BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348402, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348402BINDING SITE1 and LOC348402 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8590 andSEQ ID:7386 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348402(Accession XP_(—)300730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348402.

LOC348445 (Accession XP_(—)300738.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348445(Accession XP_(—)300738.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348445.

LOC348455 (Accession XP_(—)302760.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348455 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348455, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348455 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348455(Accession XP_(—)302760.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348455.

LOC348460 (Accession XP_(—)300743.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348460 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348460BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348460, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348460BINDING SITE1 and LOC348460 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13465 andSEQ ID:4143 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348460(Accession XP_(—)300743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348460.

LOC348474 (Accession XP_(—)209299.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348474 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348474, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348474 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348474(Accession XP_(—)209299.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348474.

LOC348494 (Accession XP_(—)302789.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348494 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348494, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348494 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6119, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348494(Accession XP_(—)302789.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348494.

LOC348499 (Accession XP_(—)302799.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348499 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348499, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348499 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348499(Accession XP_(—)302799.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348499.

LOC348503 (Accession XP_(—)300762.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348503 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348503, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348503 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19361, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348503(Accession XP_(—)300762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348503.

LOC348508 (Accession XP_(—)302806.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348508 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348508, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348508 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348508(Accession XP_(—)302806.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348508.

LOC348525 (Accession XP_(—)300778.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348525 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348525, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348525 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5488, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348525(Accession XP_(—)300778.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348525.

LOC348532 (Accession XP_(—)302818.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348532 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348532BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348532, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348532BINDING SITE1 and LOC348532 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:872 and SEQID:11192 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348532(Accession XP_(—)302818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348532.

LOC348581 (Accession XP_(—)302830.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348581 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348581, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348581 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1998, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348581(Accession XP_(—)302830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348581.

LOC348699 (Accession XP_(—)300816.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348699 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348699, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348699 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10599, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348699(Accession XP_(—)300816.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348699.

LOC348702 (Accession XP_(—)300808.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348702 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348702, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348702 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7387, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348702(Accession XP_(—)300808.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348702.

LOC348738 (Accession XP_(—)300826.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348738 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348738, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348738 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2286, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348738(Accession XP_(—)300826.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348738.

LOC348790 (Accession XP_(—)300843.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348790 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348790, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348790 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:810, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348790(Accession XP_(—)300843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348790.

LOC348797 (Accession XP_(—)302888.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348797 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348797, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348797 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348797(Accession XP_(—)302888.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348797.

LOC348798 (Accession XP_(—)300845.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348798 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348798, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348798 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19402, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348798(Accession XP_(—)300845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348798.

LOC348825 (Accession XP_(—)300853.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348825 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348825BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348825, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348825BINDING SITE1 and LOC348825 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15126 andSEQ ID:11688 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348825(Accession XP_(—)300853.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348825.

LOC348842 (Accession XP_(—)300861.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348842 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348842, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348842 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348842(Accession XP_(—)300861.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348842.

LOC348899 (Accession XP_(—)302914.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3454, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348899(Accession XP_(—)302914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348899.

LOC348928 (Accession XP_(—)209688.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348928 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348928, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348928 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1305, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348928(Accession XP_(—)209688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348928.

LOC348995 (Accession XP_(—)300434.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348995 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348995, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348995 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1900, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC348995(Accession XP_(—)300434.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348995.

LOC349024 (Accession XP_(—)300250.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349024 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349024BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349024, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349024BINDING SITE1 and LOC349024 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1746 andSEQ ID:4617 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC349024(Accession XP_(—)300250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349024.

LOC349075 (Accession XP_(—)300932.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349075 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349075, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349075 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC349075(Accession XP_(—)300932.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349075.

LOC349096 (Accession XP_(—)300937.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349096 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349096BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349096, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349096BINDING SITE1 and LOC349096 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14560 andSEQ ID:6188 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC349096(Accession XP_(—)300937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349096.

LOC349114 (Accession XP_(—)302960.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349114 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349114, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349114 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC349114(Accession XP_(—)302960.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349114.

LOC349136 (Accession XP_(—)300958.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349136 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349136, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349136 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6676, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC349136(Accession XP_(—)300958.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349136.

LOC349170 (Accession XP_(—)300969.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349170 BINDING SITE1 through LOC349170BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349170, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349170BINDING SITE1 through LOC349170 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:3349,SEQ ID:9545, SEQ ID:18074 and SEQ ID:11508 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC349170(Accession XP_(—)300969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349170.

LOC349251 (Accession XP_(—)300251.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349251 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349251BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349251, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349251BINDING SITE1 and LOC349251 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2323 andSEQ ID:4454 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC349251(Accession XP_(—)300251.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349251.

LOC349360 (Accession XP_(—)088528.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349360 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349360, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349360 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10639, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC349360(Accession XP_(—)088528.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349360.

LOC349408 (Accession XP_(—)303044.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13466, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC349408(Accession XP_(—)303044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349408.

LOC349440 (Accession XP_(—)300513.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349440 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349440, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349440 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC349440(Accession XP_(—)300513.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349440.

LOC350106 (Accession XP_(—)303810.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350106 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350106, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350106 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18715, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC350106(Accession XP_(—)303810.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350106.

LOC350395 (Accession XP_(—)304054.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8276, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC350395(Accession XP_(—)304054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350395.

LOC51058 (Accession NP_(—)056995.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51058 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51058,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51058 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5678, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC51058(Accession NP_(—)056995.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51058.

LOC51122 (Accession NP_(—)057178.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51122 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51122,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51122 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1167, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC51122(Accession NP_(—)057178.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51122.

LOC51193 (Accession NP_(—)057415.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51193 BINDING SITE1 and LOC51193BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC51193, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51193BINDING SITE1 and LOC51193 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3111 and SEQID:14721 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC51193(Accession NP_(—)057415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51193.

LOC51257 (Accession NP_(—)057580.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51257 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51257,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51257 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14855, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC51257(Accession NP_(—)057580.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51257.

LOC51334 (Accession NP_(—)057728.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51334 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51334,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51334 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8243, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC51334(Accession NP_(—)057728.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51334.

LOC51336 (Accession NP_(—)057730.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51336 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51336,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51336 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18703 , to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC51336(Accession NP_(—)057730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51336.

LOC55954 (Accession NP_(—)061976.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC55954 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC55954,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC55954 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17853 , to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC55954(Accession NP_(—)061976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC55954.

LOC56902 (Accession NP_(—)064528.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC56902 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC56902,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC56902 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5945, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC56902(Accession NP_(—)064528.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC56902.

LOC57107 (Accession NP_(—)065114.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC57107 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57107,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57107 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC57107(Accession NP_(—)065114.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC57107.

LOC57146 (Accession NP_(—)065155.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC57146 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57146,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57146 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11036, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC57146(Accession NP_(—)065155.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC57146.

LOC57209 (Accession XP_(—)290488.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC57209 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57209,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57209 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2349, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC57209(Accession XP_(—)290488.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC57209.

LOC90110 (Accession XP_(—)029046.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90110 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90110,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90110 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10533, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC90110(Accession XP_(—)029046.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90110.

LOC90408 (Accession XP_(—)031517.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90408 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90408,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90408 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7704, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC90408(Accession XP_(—)031517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90408.

LOC90485 (Accession XP_(—)032059.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90485 BINDING SITE1 and LOC90485BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC90485, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90485BINDING SITE1 and LOC90485 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6896 and SEQID:18698 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC90485(Accession XP_(—)032059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90485.

LOC90999 (Accession XP_(—)035410.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90999 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90999,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90999 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15038, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC90999(Accession XP_(—)035410.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90999.

LOC91056 (Accession NP_(—)612377.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91056 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by LOC91056, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91056BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14660, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC91056(Accession NP_(—)612377.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91056.

LOC91115 (Accession XP_(—)036218.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91115 BINDING SITE1 through LOC91115BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC91115, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91115BINDING SITE1 through LOC91115 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:19989,SEQ ID:17831 and SEQ ID:12591 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC91115(Accession XP_(—)036218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91115.

LOC91170 (Accession XP_(—)036612.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91170 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16178, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC91170(Accession XP_(—)036612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91170.

LOC91250 (Accession XP_(—)037135.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91250 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91250,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91250 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8577, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC91250(Accession XP_(—)037135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91250.

LOC91266 (Accession XP_(—)037268.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91266 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91266,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91266 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18355, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC91266(Accession XP_(—)037268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91266.

LOC91373 (Accession XP_(—)038063.5) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91373 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91373,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91373 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9077, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC91373(Accession XP_(—)038063.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91373.

LOC91549 (Accession XP_(—)039115.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91549 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91549,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91549 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17238, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC91549(Accession XP_(—)039115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91549.

LOC91661 (Accession NP_(—)612381.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91661 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91661,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91661 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC91661(Accession NP_(—)612381.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91661.

LOC91663 (Accession NP_(—)612382.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91663 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91663,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91663 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC91663(Accession NP_(—)612382.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91663.

LOC91893 (Accession XP_(—)041340.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91893 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91893,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91893 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC91893(Accession XP_(—)041340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91893.

LOC92017 (Accession XP_(—)042234.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92017 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92017,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92017 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9327, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC92017(Accession XP_(—)042234.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92017.

LOC92148 (Accession XP_(—)043160.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92148 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92148,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92148 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4097, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC92148(Accession XP_(—)043160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92148.

LOC92360 (Accession XP_(—)044589.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92360 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92360,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92360 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1082, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC92360(Accession XP_(—)044589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92360.

LOC92597 (Accession NP_(—)775739.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92597 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92597,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92597 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19339, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC92597(Accession NP_(—)775739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92597.

LOC92659 (Accession XP_(—)046434.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92659 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92659,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92659 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10989, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC92659(Accession XP_(—)046434.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92659.

LOC93132 (Accession XP_(—)049396.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93132 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93132,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93132 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9953, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC93132(Accession XP_(—)049396.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93132.

LOC94431 (Accession NP_(—)660280.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC94431 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC94431,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC94431 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18633, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of LOC94431(Accession NP_(—)660280.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC94431.

Lanosterol synthase (2,3-oxidosqualene-lanosterol cyclase) (LSS,Accession NP_(—)002331.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LSS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LSS, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LSS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6091, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Lanosterolsynthase (2,3-oxidosqualene-lanosterol cyclase) (LSS, AccessionNP_(—)002331.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LSS.

Leukotriene b4 receptor (LTB4R, Accession NP_(—)000743.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LTB4R BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LTB4R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LTB4RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1022, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Leukotriene b4receptor (LTB4R, Accession NP_(—)000743.1), a gene which may be thecardiac p2y receptor involved in the regulation of cardiac musclecontraction through modulation of l-type calcium currents. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LTB4R.

The function of LTB4R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Lymphocyte antigen 75(LY75, Accession NP_(—)002340.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LY75 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LY75, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LY75 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17724, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Lymphocyte antigen75 (LY75, Accession NP_(—)002340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LY75.

Lysozyme (renal amyloidosis) (Ly, Accession NP_(—)000230.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LYZ BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby Ly, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LYZ BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Lysozyme (renalamyloidosis) (Ly, Accession NP_(—)000230.1), a gene which abacteriolytic enzyme. and therefore may be associated with Renalamyloidosis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Renal amyloidosis, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with LYZ.

The function of LYZ and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Leucine zipper,putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, Accession NP_(—)066300.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LZTS1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LZTS1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LZTS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4518, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Leucine zipper,putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, Accession NP_(—)066300.1), a genewhich is an essential component of the nucleoskeleton. potential role incrosslinking filaments or anchoring other molecules. it is essential forgrowth. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LZTS1.

The function of LZTS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. MAC30 (AccessionXP_(—)031536.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAC30 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAC30, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAC30 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5069, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MAC30 (AccessionXP_(—)031536.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAC30.

Map-kinase activating death domain (MADD, Accession NP_(—)569832.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MADD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MADD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MADD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3262, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Map-kinaseactivating death domain (MADD, Accession NP_(—)569832.1), a gene whichmay regulate two different pathways for neural activities.interacts withthe type-1 tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR1); deathdomain-containing protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MADD.

The function of MADD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM259.2. Map-kinase activatingdeath domain (MADD, Accession NP_(—)569828.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MADD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MADD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MADDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3262, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Map-kinaseactivating death domain (MADD, Accession NP_(—)569828.1), a gene whichmay regulate two different pathways for neural activities.interacts withthe type-1 tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR1); deathdomain-containing protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MADD.

The function of MADD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM259.2. Map-kinase activatingdeath domain (MADD, Accession NP_(—)003673.2) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MADD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MADD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MADDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3262, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Map-kinaseactivating death domain (MADD, Accession NP_(—)003673.2), a gene whichmay regulate two different pathways for neural activities.interacts withthe type-1 tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR1); deathdomain-containing protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MADD.

The function of MADD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM259.2. Map-kinase activatingdeath domain (MADD, Accession NP_(—)569829.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MADD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MADD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MADDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3262, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Map-kinaseactivating death domain (MADD, Accession NP_(—)569829.1), a gene whichmay regulate two different pathways for neural activities.interacts withthe type-1 tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR1); deathdomain-containing protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MADD.

The function of MADD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM259.2. Map-kinase activatingdeath domain (MADD, Accession NP_(—)569830.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MADD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MADD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MADDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3262, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Map-kinaseactivating death domain (MADD, Accession NP_(—)569830.1), a gene whichmay regulate two different pathways for neural activities.interacts withthe type-1 tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR1); deathdomain-containing protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MADD.

The function of MADD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM259.2. Map-kinase activatingdeath domain (MADD, Accession NP_(—)569826.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MADD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MADD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MADDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3262, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Map-kinaseactivating death domain (MADD, Accession NP_(—)569826.1), a gene whichmay regulate two different pathways for neural activities.interacts withthe type-1 tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR1); deathdomain-containing protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MADD.

The function of MADD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM259.2. Map-kinase activatingdeath domain (MADD, Accession NP_(—)569831.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MADD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MADD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MADDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3262, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Map-kinaseactivating death domain (MADD, Accession NP_(—)569831.1), a gene whichmay regulate two different pathways for neural activities.interacts withthe type-1 tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR1); deathdomain-containing protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MADD.

The function of MADD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM259.2. Map-kinase activatingdeath domain (MADD, Accession NP_(—)569827.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MADD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MADD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MADDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3262, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Map-kinaseactivating death domain (MADD, Accession NP_(—)569827.1), a gene whichmay regulate two different pathways for neural activities.interacts withthe type-1 tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR1); deathdomain-containing protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MADD.

The function of MADD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM259.2. MAIL (AccessionNP_(—)113607.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAIL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAIL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAIL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2338, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MAIL (AccessionNP_(—)113607.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAIL.

Male germ cell-associated kinase (MAK, Accession NP_(—)005897.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAK BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MAK, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1989, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Male germcell-associated kinase (MAK, Accession NP_(—)005897.1), a gene whichplays an important role in spermatogenesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MAK.

The function of MAK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase 1 (MAP2K1, Accession NP_(—)002746.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAP2K1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MAP2K1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP2K1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5154, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase 1 (MAP2K1, Accession NP_(—)002746.1), a gene whichis a signaling intermediate, may take part in cell transformation andtherefore may be associated with Colon cancer. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Colon cancer, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP2K1.

The function of MAP2K1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM99.1. MAPA (AccessionNP_(—)660299.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAPA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAPA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAPA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5231, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MAPA (AccessionNP_(—)660299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPA.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase 8 interacting protein 3 (MAPK8IP3,Accession NP_(—)203750.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAPK8IP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MAPK8IP3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPK8IP3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14298, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase 8 interacting protein 3 (MAPK8IP3, AccessionNP_(—)203750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPK8IP3.

Microtubule-associated protein, rp/eb family, member 1 (MAPRE1,Accession NP_(—)036457.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAPRE1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAPRE1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPRE1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20000, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein, rp/eb family, member 1 (MAPRE1,Accession NP_(—)036457.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MAPRE1.

MCLC (Accession NP_(—)055942.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCLC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MCLC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MCLC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7270, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MCLC (AccessionNP_(—)055942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MCLC.

Mdm2, transformed 3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse)(MDM2, Accession NP_(—)006869.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMDM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006869.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006871.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006871.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006873.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006873.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006870.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006870.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006872.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006872.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)002383.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)002383.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm4, transformed 3t3cell double minute 4, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM4, AccessionNP_(—)002384.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MDM4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MDM4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Mdm4, transformed3t3 cell double minute 4, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM4, AccessionNP_(—)002384.1), a gene which Strongly similar to murine Mdm4; mayinteract with p53. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MDM4.

The function of MDM4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. MDS009 (AccessionNP_(—)064619.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDS009 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MDS009, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MDS009 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:835, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MDS009 (AccessionNP_(—)064619.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MDS009.

Mediterranean fever (MEFV, Accession NP_(—)000234.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEFV BINDING SITE1 and MEFVBINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MEFV, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEFVBINDING SITE1 and MEFV BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19829 and SEQID:5443 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Mediterraneanfever (MEFV, Accession NP_(—)000234.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MEFV.

Mesoderm development candidate 2 (MESDC2, Accession XP_(—)051854.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MESDC2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MESDC2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMESDC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6523, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Mesodermdevelopment candidate 2 (MESDC2, Accession XP_(—)051854.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MESDC2.

Microfibrillar-associated protein 4 (MFAP4, Accession NP_002395.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MFAP4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MFAP4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MFAP4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9082, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofMicrofibrillar-associated protein 4 (MFAP4, Accession NP_(—)002395.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MFAP4.

MFTC (Accession NP_(—)110407.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MFTC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MFTC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MFTC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16545, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MFTC (AccessionNP_(—)110407.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MFTC.

Mannosyl (alpha-1,6-)-glycoproteinbeta-1,2-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase (MGAT2, AccessionNP_(—)079374.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGAT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MGAT2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGAT2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Mannosyl(alpha-1,6-)-glycoprotein beta-1,2-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase(MGAT2, Accession NP_(—)079374.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MGAT2.

MGC10200 (Accession NP_(—)659497.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10200 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10200,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10200 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5781, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC10200(Accession NP_(—)659497.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10200.

MGC10772 (Accession NP_(—)085044.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10772 BINDING SITE1 and MGC10772BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC10772, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10772BINDING SITE1 and MGC10772 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6519 and SEQID:5386 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC10772(Accession NP_(—)085044.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10772.

MGC10818 (Accession NP_(—)085045.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10818 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10818,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10818 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC10818(Accession NP_(—)085045.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10818.

MGC11102 (Accession NP_(—)115701.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC11102 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11102,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11102 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17609, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC11102(Accession NP_(—)115701.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC11102.

MGC12262 (Accession NP_(—)116085.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12262 BINDING SITE1 and MGC12262BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC12262, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12262BINDING SITE1 and MGC12262 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4245 and SEQID:12220 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC12262(Accession NP_(—)116085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12262.

MGC12518 (Accession NP_(—)291026.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12518 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12518,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12518 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18251, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC12518(Accession NP_(—)291026.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12518.

MGC12760 (Accession NP_(—)116112.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12760 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12760,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12760 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10178, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC12760(Accession NP_(—)116112.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12760.

MGC13017 (Accession NP_(—)542387.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13017 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13017,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13017 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC13017(Accession NP_(—)542387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13017.

MGC13024 (Accession NP_(—)689501.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13564, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC13024(Accession NP_(—)689501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13024.

MGC13138 (Accession NP_(—)219363.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13138 BINDING SITE1 and MGC13138BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC13138, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13138BINDING SITE1 and MGC13138 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6646 and SEQID:9543 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC13138(Accession NP_(—)219363.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13138.

MGC13170 (Accession NP_(—)116101.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13170 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20116, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC13170(Accession NP_(—)116101.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13170.

MGC13204 (Accession NP_(—)113653.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13204 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13204,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13204 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9494, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC13204(Accession NP_(—)113653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13204.

MGC14289 (Accession NP_(—)542391.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14289 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14289,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14289 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3677, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC14289(Accession NP_(—)542391.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14289.

MGC14436 (Accession NP_(—)116286.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14436 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14436,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14436 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17347, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC14436(Accession NP_(—)116286.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14436.

MGC14836 (Accession NP_(—)219480.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14836 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14836,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14836 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC14836(Accession NP_(—)219480.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14836.

MGC15606 (Accession NP_(—)659474.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15606 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15606,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15606 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10968, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC15606(Accession NP_(—)659474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15606.

MGC15668 (Accession NP_(—)116145.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15668 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15668,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15668 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3620, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC15668(Accession NP_(—)116145.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15668.

MGC15873 (Accession NP_(—)116309.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15873 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15873,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15873 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC15873(Accession NP_(—)116309.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15873.

MGC16179 (Accession NP_(—)116155.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC16179 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16179,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16179 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15168, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC16179(Accession NP_(—)116155.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC16179.

MGC1842 (Accession XP_(—)037797.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC1842 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC1842,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC1842 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15046, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC1842 (AccessionXP_(—)037797.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC1842.

MGC21675 (Accession NP_(—)443093.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC21675 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC21675,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC21675 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC21675(Accession NP_(—)443093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC21675.

MGC2306 (Accession NP_(—)002041.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2306 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2306,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2306 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC2306 (AccessionNP_(—)002041.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2306.

MGC2474 (Accession NP_(—)076420.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2474 BINDING SITE1 and MGC2474 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby MGC2474, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2474 BINDING SITE1and MGC2474 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7797 and SEQ ID:18665respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC2474 (AccessionNP_(—)076420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2474.

MGC2477 (Accession NP_(—)077004.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2477 BINDING SITE1 through MGC2477 BINDINGSITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by MGC2477, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2477BINDING SITE1 through MGC2477 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:5609, SEQID:19729 and SEQ ID:8610 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC2477 (AccessionNP_(—)077004.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2477.

MGC2603 (Accession NP_(—)076942.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2603 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2603,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2603 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5845, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC2603 (AccessionNP_(—)076942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2603.

MGC26914 (Accession NP_(—)659413.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC26914 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC26914,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC26914 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15104, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC26914(Accession NP_(—)659413.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC26914.

MGC2718 (Accession NP_(—)076972.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2718 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2718,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2718 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC2718 (AccessionNP_(—)076972.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2718.

MGC27345 (Accession XP_(—)300964.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC27345 BINDING SITE1 and MGC27345BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MGC27345, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC27345 BINDING SITE1 and MGC27345 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:18352 and SEQ ID:19385 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC27345(Accession XP_(—)300964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC27345.

MGC29891 (Accession NP_(—)653219.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29891 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29891,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29891 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC29891(Accession NP_(—)653219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29891.

MGC29898 (Accession NP_(—)659485.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29898 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29898,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29898 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16672, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC29898(Accession NP_(—)659485.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29898.

MGC3113 (Accession NP_(—)076940.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3113 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3113,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3113 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10136, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC3113 (AccessionNP_(—)076940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3113.

MGC3207 (Accession NP_(—)115661.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3207 BINDING SITE1 and MGC3207 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby MGC3207, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3207 BINDING SITE1and MGC3207 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5157 and SEQ ID:13812respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC3207 (AccessionNP_(—)115661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3207.

MGC3329 (Accession NP_(—)076991.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3329 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3329,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3329 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC3329 (AccessionNP_(—)076991.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3329.

MGC33486 (Accession NP_(—)694998.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33486 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33486,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33486 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11585, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC33486(Accession NP_(—)694998.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33486.

MGC33637 (Accession NP_(—)689809.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33637 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33637,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33637 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12069, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC33637(Accession NP_(—)689809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33637.

MGC33887 (Accession NP_(—)659473.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33887 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33887,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33887 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC33887(Accession NP_(—)659473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33887.

MGC34034 (Accession NP_(—)694956.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34034 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34034,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34034 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC34034(Accession NP_(—)694956.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34034.

MGC34079 (Accession NP_(—)689688.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34079 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34079,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34079 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19817, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC34079(Accession NP_(—)689688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34079.

MGC34132 (Accession XP_(—)291029.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34132 BINDING SITE1 and MGC34132BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC34132, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34132BINDING SITE1 and MGC34132 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9087 and SEQID:8232 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC34132(Accession XP_(—)291029.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34132.

MGC35136 (Accession NP_(—)689640.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35136 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8535, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC35136(Accession NP_(—)689640.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35136.

MGC35440 (Accession NP_(—)694952.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35440 BINDING SITE1 and MGC35440BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC35440, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35440BINDING SITE1 and MGC35440 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7378 and SEQID:6886 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC35440(Accession NP_(—)694952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35440.

MGC35468 (Accession NP_(—)694976.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35468 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35468,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35468 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7484, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC35468(Accession NP_(—)694976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35468.

MGC3771 (Accession NP_(—)112232.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC3771 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3771,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3771 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3231, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC3771 (AccessionNP_(—)112232.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC3771.

MGC39320 (Accession NP_(—)689642.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC39320 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39320,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39320 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13428, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC39320(Accession NP_(—)689642.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC39320.

MGC40157 (Accession NP_(—)689563.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40157 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40157,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40157 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10743, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC40157(Accession NP_(—)689563.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40157.

MGC40168 (Accession NP_(—)714920.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40168 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40168,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40168 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC40168(Accession NP_(—)714920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40168.

MGC40579 (Accession NP_(—)689989.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40579 BINDING SITE1 and MGC40579BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC40579, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40579BINDING SITE1 and MGC40579 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16218 andSEQ ID:19220 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC40579(Accession NP_(—)689989.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40579.

MGC4171 (Accession NP_(—)077283.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4171 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4171,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4171 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10555, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC4171 (AccessionNP_(—)077283.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4171.

MGC4248 (Accession NP_(—)115709.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4248 BINDING SITE1 and MGC4248 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby MGC4248, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4248 BINDING SITE1and MGC4248 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3338 and SEQ ID:8539respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC4248 (AccessionNP_(—)115709.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4248.

MGC43122 (Accession NP_(—)775784.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC43122 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC43122,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC43122 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC43122(Accession NP_(—)775784.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC43122.

MGC4606 (Accession NP_(—)078792.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4606 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4606,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4606 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11069, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC4606 (AccessionNP_(—)078792.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4606.

MGC50452 (Accession NP_(—)775733.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50452 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC50452,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50452 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC50452(Accession NP_(—)775733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50452.

MGC50559 (Accession NP_(—)776163.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50559 BINDING SITE1 and MGC50559BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC50559, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50559BINDING SITE1 and MGC50559 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15151 andSEQ ID:11296 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC50559(Accession NP_(—)776163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50559.

MGC5149 (Accession XP_(—)051200.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC5149 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5149,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5149 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC5149 (AccessionXP_(—)051200.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC5149.

MGC9912 (Accession NP_(—)542395.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC9912 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC9912,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC9912 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12221, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGC9912 (AccessionNP_(—)542395.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC9912.

MGRN1 (Accession XP_(—)048119.4) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGRN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGRN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGRN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16616, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MGRN1 (AccessionXP_(—)048119.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGRN1.

Mhc class ii transactivator (MHC2TA, Accession NP_(—)000237.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MHC2TABINDING SITE1 through MHC2TA BINDING SITE3 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by MHC2TA, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MHC2TA BINDING SITE1 through MHC2TA BINDINGSITE3, designated SEQ ID:783, SEQ ID:2053 and SEQ ID:922 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Mhc class iitransactivator (MHC2TA, Accession NP_(—)000237.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MHC2TA.

MIRAB13 (Accession XP_(—)039236.6) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MIRAB13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MIRAB13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIRAB13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MIRAB13 (AccessionXP_(—)039236.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MIRAB13.

MIRAB13 (Accession NP_(—)203744.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MIRAB13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MIRAB13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIRAB13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MIRAB13 (AccessionNP_(—)203744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MIRAB13.

Makorin, ring finger protein, 4 (MKRN4, Accession NP_(—)110384.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MKRN4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MKRN4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MKRN4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12075, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Makorin, ringfinger protein, 4 (MKRN4, Accession NP_(—)110384.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MKRN4.

Melan-a (MLANA, Accession NP_(—)005502.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MLANA BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MLANA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLANA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Melan-a (MLANA,Accession NP_(—)005502.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MLANA.

Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1,Accession NP_(—)055981.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MLC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMLC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19859, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Megalencephalicleukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1, AccessionNP_(—)055981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MLC1.

Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1,Accession NP_(—)055981.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MLC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMLC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19859, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Megalencephalicleukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1, AccessionNP_(—)055981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MLC1.

Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1,Accession NP_(—)631941.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MLC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMLC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19859, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Megalencephalicleukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1, AccessionNP_(—)631941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MLC1.

Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1,Accession NP_(—)631941.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MLC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMLC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19859, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Megalencephalicleukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1, AccessionNP_(—)631941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MLC1.

Melanoma-derived leucine zipper, extra-nuclear factor (MLZE, AccessionNP_113603.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MLZE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MLZE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MLZE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9728, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Melanoma-derivedleucine zipper, extra-nuclear factor (MLZE, Accession NP_(—)113603.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MLZE.

Matrix metalloproteinase-like 1 (MMPL1, Accession NP_(—)004133.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MMPL1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MMPL1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMPL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4374, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Matrixmetalloproteinase-like 1 (MMPL1, Accession NP_(—)004133.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MMPL1.

MO25 (Accession NP_(—)057373.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MO25 BINDING SITE1 and MO25 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byMO25, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MO25 BINDING SITE1 andMO25 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7980 and SEQ ID:2695 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MO25 (AccessionNP_(—)057373.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MO25.

Modulator of apoptosis 1 (MOAP1, Accession NP_(—)071434.2) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOAP1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MOAP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MOAP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Modulator ofapoptosis 1 (MOAP1, Accession NP_(—)071434.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MOAP1.

moblak (Accession NP_(—)570719.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. moblak BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by moblak,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of moblak BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19657, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of moblak (AccessionNP_(—)570719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith moblak.

Molybdenum cofactor synthesis 3 (MOCS3, Accession NP_(—)055299.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOCS3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MOCS3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MOCS3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12064, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Molybdenumcofactor synthesis 3 (MOCS3, Accession NP_(—)055299.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MOCS3.

Myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene (MPL, AccessionNP_(—)005364.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MPL BINDING SITE1 and MPL BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by MPL, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MPL BINDING SITE1 and MPL BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:16608 and SEQ ID:11185 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Myeloproliferativeleukemia virus oncogene (MPL, Accession NP_(—)005364.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MPL.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l10 (MRPL10, Accession NP_683685.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL10BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL10, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13874, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l10 (MRPL10, Accession NP_(—)683685.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL10.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l35 (MRPL35, Accession NP_057706.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL35BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL35, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL35 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9545,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l35 (MRPL35, Accession NP_(—)057706.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL35.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l44 (MRPL44, Accession NP_075066.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL44BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPL44, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPL44 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14596, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l44 (MRPL44, Accession NP_(—)075066.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL44.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l49 (MRPL49, Accession NP_004918.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL49BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPL49, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPL49 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5438, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l49 (MRPL49, Accession NP_(—)004918.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL49.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein s27 (MRPS27, Accession NP_055899.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS27BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPS27, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPS27 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4179, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s27 (MRPS27, Accession NP_(—)055899.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPS27.

MSTP028 (Accession NP_(—)114160.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MSTP028 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MSTP028,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSTP028 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12951, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MSTP028 (AccessionNP_(—)114160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MSTP028.

MtFMT (Accession NP_(—)640335.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MtFMT BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MtFMT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MtFMT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12918, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MtFMT (AccessionNP_(—)640335.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MtFMT.

MTH2 (Accession NP_(—)060753.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MTH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTH2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MTH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15874, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MTH2 (AccessionNP_(—)060753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTH2.

5-methyltetrahydrofolate-homocysteine methyltransferase (MTR, AccessionNP_(—)000245.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MTR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MTR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2028, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of5-methyltetrahydrofolate-homocysteine methyltransferase (MTR, AccessionNP_(—)000245.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTR.

MU (Accession NP_(—)071368.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MU BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MU, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MU BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2453, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MU (AccessionNP_(—)071368.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MU.

V-myc myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog 2 (avian) (MYCL2,Accession NP_(—)005368.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MYCL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYCL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYCL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of V-mycmyelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog 2 (avian) (MYCL2, AccessionNP_(—)005368.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MYCL2.

MYLC2PL (Accession NP_(—)612412.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MYLC2PL BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYLC2PL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYLC2PL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3580, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of MYLC2PL (AccessionNP_(—)612412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MYLC2PL.

Myosin 5c (MYO5C, Accession NP_(—)061198.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYO5C BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMYO5C, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYO5C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Myosin 5c (MYO5C,Accession NP_(—)061198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MYO5C.

NACT (Accession NP_(—)808218.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NACT BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NACT, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NACT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19968, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of NACT (AccessionNP_(—)808218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NACT.

NALP12 (Accession NP_(—)150639.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NALP12 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by NALP12, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NALP12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3395, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of NALP12 (AccessionNP_(—)150639.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NALP12.

Nanog (Accession NP_(—)079141.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. Nanog BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Nanog,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Nanog BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Nanog (AccessionNP_(—)079141.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith Nanog.

NCAG1 (Accession NP_(—)115536.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NCAG1 BINDING SITE1 and NCAG1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byNCAG1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NCAG1 BINDING SITE1 andNCAG1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3933 and SEQ ID:3766respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of NCAG1 (AccessionNP_(—)115536.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NCAG1.

Nuclear receptor coactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NP_(—)054790.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA6 BINDINGSITE1 and NCOA6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by NCOA6, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NCOA6 BINDING SITE1 and NCOA6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:12826 and SEQ ID:19446 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NP_(—)054790.1), a gene which activatesgene transcription through ligand-dependent association withcoactivators. and therefore may be associated with Breast cancer.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Breast cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NCOA6.

The function of NCOA6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 interacting protein (NCOA6IP, Accession NP_(—)079107.5) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA6IPBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NCOA6IP, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NCOA6IP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8841, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 interacting protein (NCOA6IP, Accession NP_(—)079107.5).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NCOA6IP.

NDP52 (Accession NP_(—)005822.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NDP52 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDP52,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDP52 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of NDP52 (AccessionNP_(—)005822.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NDP52.

Ndrg family member 3 (NDRG3, Accession NP_(—)114402.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDRG3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NDRG3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NDRG3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15102, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ndrg family member3 (NDRG3, Accession NP_(—)114402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NDRG3.

Ndrg family member 4 (NDRG4, Accession NP_(—)075061.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDRG4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NDRG4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NDRG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6180, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ndrg family member4 (NDRG4, Accession NP_(—)075061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NDRG4.

Ndrg family member 4 (NDRG4, Accession NP_(—)065198.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDRG4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NDRG4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NDRG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6180, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ndrg family member4 (NDRG4, Accession NP_(—)065198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NDRG4.

Nadh dehydrogenase (ubiquinone) 1, subcomplex unknown, 2, 14.5 kda(NDUFC2, Accession NP_(—)004540.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NDUFC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDUFC2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDUFC2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10192, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Nadh dehydrogenase(ubiquinone) 1, subcomplex unknown, 2, 14.5 kda (NDUFC2, AccessionNP_(—)004540.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NDUFC2.

Nadh dehydrogenase (ubiquinone) fe-s protein 1, 75 kda (nadh-coenzyme qreductase) (NDUFS1, Accession NP_(—)004997.3) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDUFS1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNDUFS1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDUFS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20168, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Nadh dehydrogenase(ubiquinone) fe-s protein 1, 75 kda (nadh-coenzyme q reductase) (NDUFS1,Accession NP_(—)004997.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NDUFS1.

Sialidase 3 (membrane sialidase) (NEU3, Accession NP_(—)006647.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NEU3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NEU3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NEU3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12075, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Sialidase 3(membrane sialidase) (NEU3, Accession NP_(—)006647.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NEU3.

Neurofibromin 2 (bilateral acoustic neuroma) (NF2, AccessionNP_(—)057502.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9169, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Neurofibromin 2(bilateral acoustic neuroma) (NF2, Accession NP_(—)057502.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NF2.

Non-pou domain containing, octamer-binding (NONO, AccessionNP_(—)031389.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NONO BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NONO, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NONO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17960, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Non-pou domaincontaining, octamer-binding (NONO, Accession NP_(—)031389.2), a genewhich is a nuclear protein which contains RNA recognition motifs.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NONO.

The function of NONO and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. NOSIP (AccessionNP_(—)057037.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NOSIP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NOSIP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NOSIP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7311, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of NOSIP (AccessionNP_(—)057037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NOSIP.

Notch homolog 2 (drosophila) (NOTCH2, Accession NP_(—)077719.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NOTCH2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NOTCH2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNOTCH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18893, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Notch homolog 2(drosophila) (NOTCH2, Accession NP_(—)077719.2), a gene which ismoderately similar to a region of murine Notch1 and contains an ankyrinrepeat. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withNOTCH2.

The function of NOTCH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Nucleosidephosphorylase (NP, Accession NP_(—)000261.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NP BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13473, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Nucleosidephosphorylase (NP, Accession NP_(—)000261.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NP.

NPCR (Accession NP_(—)660361.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NPCR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NPCR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NPCR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5959, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of NPCR (AccessionNP_(—)660361.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NPCR.

Neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)055108.2) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPTXR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NPTXR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NPTXR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5189, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Neuronal pentraxinreceptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)055108.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NPTXR.

Neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)478058.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPTXR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NPTXR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NPTXR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5189, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Neuronal pentraxinreceptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)478058.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NPTXR.

Nad(p)h dehydrogenase, quinone 1 (NQO1, Accession NP_(—)000894.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NQO1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NQO1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NQO1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14855, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Nad(p)hdehydrogenase, quinone 1 (NQO1, Accession NP_(—)000894.1), a gene whichis cytochrome b5 reductase which reduces redox dyes and quinones.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NQO1.

The function of NQO1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Nuclear receptorsubfamily 2, group e, member 1 (NR2E1, Accession NP_(—)003260.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NR2E1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NR2E1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NR2E1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13178, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorsubfamily 2, group e, member 1 (NR2E1, Accession NP_(—)003260.1), a genewhich may be required for brain development and be involved in theregulation of retinal development . Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NR2E1.

The function of NR2E1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. NRLN1 (AccessionNP_(—)660277.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NRLN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NRLN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NRLN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15825, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of NRLN1 (AccessionNP_(—)660277.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NRLN1.

5′-nucleotidase, cytosolic ii (NT5C2, Accession NP_(—)036361.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NT5C2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NT5C2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NT5C2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4030, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of 5′-nucleotidase,cytosolic ii (NT5C2, Accession NP_(—)036361.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NT5C2.

Nudix (nucleoside diphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 4 (NUDT4,Accession NP_(—)061967.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NUDT4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUDT4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUDT4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18879, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Nudix (nucleosidediphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 4 (NUDT4, AccessionNP_(—)061967.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUDT4.

NUP43 (Accession NP_(—)078923.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NUP43 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUP43,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUP43 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1900, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of NUP43 (AccessionNP_(—)078923.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUP43.

Nucleoredoxin (NXN, Accession NP_(—)071908.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NXN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NXN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NXN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:935, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoredoxin(NXN, Accession NP_(—)071908.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NXN.

Olfactory receptor, family 51, subfamily e, member 2 (OR51E2, AccessionNP_(—)110401.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. OR51E2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OR51E2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OR51E2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4096, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Olfactoryreceptor, family 51, subfamily e, member 2 (OR51E2, AccessionNP_(—)110401.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OR51E2.

Origin recognition complex, subunit 1-like (yeast) (ORC1L, AccessionNP_(—)004144.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ORC1L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ORC1L, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ORC1L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17969, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Origin recognitioncomplex, subunit 1-like (yeast) (ORC1L, Accession NP_(—)004144.1), agene which may be required for initiation of DNA replication.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ORC1L.

The function of ORC1L and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)055650.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof OSBPL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7553, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)055650.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL2.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)653081.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7553,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)653081.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL2.

Otoancorin (OTOA, Accession NP_(—)733764.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OTOA BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by OTOA, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OTOABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18386, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Otoancorin (OTOA,Accession NP_(—)733764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with OTOA.

P24B (Accession NP_(—)031390.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. P24B BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P24B, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of P24B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2381, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of P24B (AccessionNP_(—)031390.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith P24B.

Purinergic receptor p2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 7 (P2RX7, AccessionNP_(—)803176.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P2RX7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by P2RX7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P2RX7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Purinergicreceptor p2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 7 (P2RX7, AccessionNP_(—)803176.1), a gene which responsible for atp-dependent lysis ofmacrophages and therefore may be associated with Chronic lymphaticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Chronic lymphatic leukemia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with P2RX7.

The function of P2RX7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Purinergic receptorp2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 7 (P2RX7, Accession NP_(—)002553.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. P2RX7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by P2RX7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of P2RX7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7388, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Purinergicreceptor p2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 7 (P2RX7, AccessionNP_(—)002553.2), a gene which responsible for atp-dependent lysis ofmacrophages and therefore may be associated with Chronic lymphaticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Chronic lymphatic leukemia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with P2RX7.

The function of P2RX7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Purinergic receptorp2x-like 1, orphan receptor (P2RXL1, Accession NP_(—)005437.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. P2RXL1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by P2RXL1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofP2RXL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4425, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Purinergicreceptor p2x-like 1, orphan receptor (P2RXL1, Accession NP_(—)005437.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RXL1.

P450RAI-2 (Accession NP_(—)063938.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. P450RAI-2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byP450RAI-2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P450RAI-2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of P450RAI-2(Accession NP_(—)063938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with P450RAI-2.

Phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazolesuccinocarboxamide synthetase (PAICS, Accession NP_(—)006443.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAICS BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PAICS, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAICSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16852, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazolesuccinocarboxamide synthetase (PAICS, Accession NP_(—)006443.1), a genewhich is required for purine biosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAICS.

The function of PAICS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Pas domain containingserine/threonine kinase (PASK, Accession NP_(—)055963.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PASK BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PASK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PASKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2769, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Pas domaincontaining serine/threonine kinase (PASK, Accession NP_(—)055963.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PASK.

Protocadherin alpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA9 BINDING SITE1and PCDHA9 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA9, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PCDHA9 BINDING SITE1 and PCDHA9 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:16048 and SEQ ID:10427 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1), a gene which is acalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA9.

The function of PCDHA9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Protocadherin beta 11(PCDHB11, Accession NP_(—)061754.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB11 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCDHB11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin beta11 (PCDHB11, Accession NP_(—)061754.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PCDHB11.

Protocadherin beta 16 (PCDHB16, Accession NP_(—)066008.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB16 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PCDHB16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4617, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin beta16 (PCDHB16, Accession NP_(—)066008.1), a gene which is a potentialcalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHB16.

The function of PCDHB16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Protocadherin beta 9(PCDHB9, Accession NP_(—)061992.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PCDHB9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCDHB9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB9BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin beta9 (PCDHB9, Accession NP_(—)061992.2), a gene which is a potentialcalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDHB9.

The function of PCDHB9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Phosducin-like (PDCL,Accession NP_(—)005379.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDCL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDCL, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PDCL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4627, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Phosducin-like(PDCL, Accession NP_(—)005379.2), a gene which may regulate G-proteinsignaling and similar to phosducins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PDCL.

The function of PDCL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Phosphodiesterase 6b,cgmp-specific, rod, beta (congenital stationary night blindness 3,autosomal dominant) (PDE6B, Accession NP_(—)000274.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE6B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PDE6B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE6B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase6b, cgmp-specific, rod, beta (congenital stationary night blindness 3,autosomal dominant) (PDE6B, Accession NP_(—)000274.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDE6B.

Platelet derived growth factor c (PDGFC, Accession NP_(—)057289.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDGFC BINDINGSITE1 through PDGFC BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PDGFC, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PDGFC BINDING SITE1 through PDGFC BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:12574, SEQ ID:7486 and SEQ ID:905 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Platelet derivedgrowth factor c (PDGFC, Accession NP_(—)057289.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDGFC.

Pdz and lim domain 2 (mystique) (PDLIM2, Accession NP_(—)789847.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDLIM2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PDLIM2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PDLIM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14973, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Pdz and lim domain2 (mystique) (PDLIM2, Accession NP_(—)789847.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PDLIM2.

Pdz domain containing 1 (PDZK1, Accession NP_(—)002605.2) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDZK1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PDZK1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDZK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4194, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Pdz domaincontaining 1 (PDZK1, Accession NP_(—)002605.2), a gene which is acontains PDZ interaction domains, interacts with MAP17, a proteininvolved in control of cell proliferation. and therefore may beassociated with Autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDZK1.

The function of PDZK1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. PDZRN1 (AccessionNP_(—)699202.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PDZRN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDZRN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PDZRN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5270, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of PDZRN1 (AccessionNP_(—)699202.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDZRN1.

Pellino homolog 1 (drosophila) (PELI1, Accession NP_(—)065702.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PELI1 BINDINGSITE1 through PELI1 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PELI1, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PELI1 BINDING SITE1 through PELI1 BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:5491, SEQ ID:7382 and SEQ ID:14861 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Pellino homolog 1(drosophila) (PELI1, Accession NP_(—)065702.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PELI1.

PEPP3 (Accession NP_(—)055750.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PEPP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PEPP3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PEPP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5136, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of PEPP3 (AccessionNP_(—)055750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PEPP3.

Period homolog 2 (drosophila) (PER2, Accession NP_(—)073728.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PER2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PER2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PER2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19703, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Period homolog 2(drosophila) (PER2, Accession NP_(—)073728.1), a gene which Periodhomolog 2; putative circadian clock protein; has a PAS dimerizationdomain and therefore may be associated with Familial advancedsleep-phase syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Familial advanced sleep-phasesyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withPER2.

The function of PER2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1.Phosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthase (fgar amidotransferase)(PFAS, Accession NP_(—)036525.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PFAS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PFAS, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PFAS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16261, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthase (fgar amidotransferase)(PFAS, Accession NP_(—)036525.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PFAS.

PHAX (Accession NP_(—)115553.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PHAX BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PHAX, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PHAX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12159, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of PHAX (AccessionNP_(—)115553.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PHAX.

Phd finger protein 1 (PHF1, Accession NP_(—)002627.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PHF1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PHF1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PHF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5036, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Phd finger protein1 (PHF1, Accession NP_(—)002627.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PHF1.

Phd finger protein 1 (PHF1, Accession NP_(—)077084.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PHF1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PHF1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PHF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5036, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Phd finger protein1 (PHF1, Accession NP_(—)077084.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PHF1.

Polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (PIGR, Accession NP_(—)002635.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIGR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PIGR, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIGRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11059, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Polymericimmunoglobulin receptor (PIGR, Accession NP_(—)002635.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PIGR.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 2, beta polypeptide (PIK3C2B, AccessionNP_(—)002637.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PIK3C2B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3C2B, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PIK3C2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10488,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 2, beta polypeptide (PIK3C2B, AccessionNP_(—)002637.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PIK3C2B.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic, delta polypeptide (PIK3CD,Accession NP_(—)005017.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIK3CD BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3CD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIK3CD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9545, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic, delta polypeptide (PIK3CD,Accession NP_(—)005017.2), a gene which regulating cell growth.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PIK3CD.

The function of PIK3CD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Pbx/knotted 1 homeobox1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PKNOX1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PKNOX1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PKNOX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8826, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Pbx/knotted 1homeobox 1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2), a gene which may regulategene expression and control cell differentiation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PKNOX1.

The function of PKNOX1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1.Pro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 1 (PMCHL1, AccessionNP_(—)114093.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PMCHL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMCHL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PMCHL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16917, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofPro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 1 (PMCHL1, AccessionNP_(—)114093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMCHL1.

Pro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 2 (PMCHL2, AccessionNP_(—)114094.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PMCHL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMCHL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PMCHL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16917, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofPro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 2 (PMCHL2, AccessionNP_(—)114094.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMCHL2.

PMPCA (Accession NP_(—)055975.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PMPCA BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMPCA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PMPCA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7640, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of PMPCA (AccessionNP_(—)055975.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMPCA.

Paraneoplastic antigen ma2 (PNMA2, Accession NP_(—)009188.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PNMA2 BINDING SITE1and PNMA2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by PNMA2, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPNMA2 BINDING SITE1 and PNMA2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8006 andSEQ ID:17067 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Paraneoplasticantigen ma2 (PNMA2, Accession NP_(—)009188.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PNMA2.

Protein o-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POFUT1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by POFUT1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of POFUT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Proteino-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POFUT1.

Polymerase (dna directed), epsilon 3 (p17 subunit) (POLE3, AccessionNP_(—)059139.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POLE3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POLE3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of POLE3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6151, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected), epsilon 3 (p17 subunit) (POLE3, Accession NP_(—)059139.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POLE3.

Polymerase (rna) ii (dna directed) polypeptide d (POLR2D, AccessionNP_(—)004796.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POLR2D BINDING SITE1 and POLR2D BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by POLR2D,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLR2D BINDING SITE1 andPOLR2D BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2798 and SEQ ID:5412respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (rna)ii (dna directed) polypeptide d (POLR2D, Accession NP_(—)004796.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POLR2D.

Paraoxonase 1 (PON1, Accession NP_(—)000437.3) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PON1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPON1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PON1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Paraoxonase 1(PON1, Accession NP_(—)000437.3), a gene which hydrolyzes the toxicmetabolites of a variety of organophosphorus insecticides. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PON1.

The function of PON1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Pou domain, class 2,associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, Accession NP_(—)006226.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POU2AF1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by POU2AF1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POU2AF1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20135, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class2, associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, Accession NP_(—)006226.1), a genewhich is a transcriptional coactivator that specifically associates witheither oct1 or oct2 and therefore may be associated with A form ofb-cell leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of A form of b-cell leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POU2AF1.

The function of POU2AF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Pou domain, class 2,transcription factor 3 (POU2F3, Accession NP_(—)055167.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POU2F3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by POU2F3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POU2F3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16114, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class2, transcription factor 3 (POU2F3, Accession NP_(—)055167.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POU2F3.

Pou domain, class 3, transcription factor 1 (POU3F1, AccessionNP_(—)002690.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POU3F1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POU3F1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of POU3F1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7918, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class3, transcription factor 1 (POU3F1, Accession NP_(—)002690.2), a genewhich involves in early embryogenesis and neurogenesis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POU3F1.

The function of POU3F1 has been established by previous studies. Thevertebrate class III POU transcription factors consist of 4 members:POU3F1 (Oct-6), POU3F2 (OMIM Ref. No. 600494), POU3F3 (Brain-1), andPOU3F4 (Brain-4; 300039). The chromosomal locations of the murine classIII POU genes were determined by interspecific backcross analysis(Avraham et al., 1993; Xia et al., 1993). On the basis of mouse-humanchromosomal homologies, human POU3F1 and POU3F3 were expected to map to1p and 2q, respectively. Sumiyama et al. (1998) found that the locationof POU3F1 was consistent with this position, mapping to 1p34.1 by FISH.Contrary to the prediction, however, POU3F3 was mapped to 3p14.2 by thesame method. The human POU3F2 and POU3F4 genes map to 6q16 and Xq21.1,respectively. Thus, the 4 human class III POU genes map to differentchromosomes. A phylogenetic tree of these 4 genes shows that theyemerged in a common ancestor of vertebrates. Studies of the genomestructure of vertebrates suggest that genome duplication occurred atleast twice in the early stage of vertebrate evolution; 4 homologouscomplexes such as Hox and MHC are interspersed in the mammalian genome.The findings with the 4 class III POU genes are consistent with the ideaof 2 genome duplications. Xia et al. (1993) mapped the mouse homolog ofthe POU3F1 gene, called Tst1 by them, to chromosome 4. Most micehomozygous for a mutant Pou3f1 die soon after birth (Bermingham et al.,1996; Jaegle et al., 1996).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Sumiyama, K.; Washio-Watanabe, K.; Ono, T.; Yoshida, M. C.; Hayakawa,T.; Ueda, S. : Human class III POU genes, POU3F1 and POU3F3, map tochromosomes 1p34.1 and 3p14.1. Mammalian Genome 9:180-181, 1998; and

Xia, Y.-R.; Andersen, B.; Mehrabian, M.; Diep, A. T.; Warden, C. H.;Mohandas, T.; McEvilly, R. J.; Rosenfeld, M. G.; Lusis, A. J.:Chromosomal organization of mammalian POU domain facto.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of POU3F1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602479, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. PP1628 (Accession NP_(—)079477.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PP1628 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPP1628, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PP1628 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10180, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of PP1628 (AccessionNP_(—)079477.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP1628.

PP3111 (Accession NP_(—)071439.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PP3111 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PP3111,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PP3111 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of PP3111 (AccessionNP_(—)071439.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP3111.

PP3856 (Accession NP_(—)660202.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PP3856 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PP3856,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PP3856 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of PP3856 (AccessionNP_(—)660202.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP3856.

Phosphatidic acid phosphatase type 2c (PPAP2C, Accession NP_803545.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPAP2CBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPAP2C, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPAP2C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7299,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Phosphatidic acidphosphatase type 2c (PPAP2C, Accession NP_(—)803545.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPAP2C.

Phosphatidic acid phosphatase type 2c (PPAP2C, Accession NP_808211.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPAP2CBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPAP2C, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPAP2C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7299,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Phosphatidic acidphosphatase type 2c (PPAP2C, Accession NP_(—)808211.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPAP2C.

Phosphatidic acid phosphatase type 2c (PPAP2C, Accession NP_003703.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPAP2CBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPAP2C, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPAP2C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7299,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Phosphatidic acidphosphatase type 2c (PPAP2C, Accession NP_(—)003703.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPAP2C.

Protein phosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)690911.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPEF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)690911.1), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Protein phosphatase, efhand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, Accession NP_(—)006230.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPEF2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2954, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)006230.2), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Protein phosphatase, efhand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, Accession NP_(—)690910.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPEF2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2954, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)690910.1), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Ptprf interactingprotein, binding protein 1 (liprin beta 1) (PPFIBP1, AccessionNP_(—)003613.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE1 through PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE3 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts ofmRNA encoded by PPFIBP1, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPFIBP1BINDING SITE1 through PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:12217,SEQ ID:10708 and SEQ ID:8231 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ptprf interactingprotein, binding protein 1 (liprin beta 1) (PPFIBP1, AccessionNP_(—)003613.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPFIBP1.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, AccessionNP_(—)005029.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPID BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPID, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPID BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7378, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, Accession NP_(—)005029.1), a genewhich catalyzes the cis-trans isomerization of proline imidic peptidebonds in oligopeptides. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPID.

The function of PPID and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, Accession NP_(—)055152.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPIL2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPIL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPIL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13122, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, Accession NP_(—)055152.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPIL2.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B,Accession NP_(—)002472.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12B BINDING SITE1 and PPP1R12B BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PPP1R12B, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPP1R12B BINDING SITE1 and PPP1R12B BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:13977 and SEQ ID:3861 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNP_(—)002472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B,Accession NP_(—)115288.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12B BINDING SITE1 and PPP1R12B BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PPP1R12B, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPP1R12B BINDING SITE1 and PPP1R12B BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:13977 and SEQ ID:3861 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNP_(—)115288.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

Primase, polypeptide 2a, 58 kda (PRIM2A, Accession NP_(—)000938.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRIM2ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PRIM2A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPRIM2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10653, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Primase,polypeptide 2a, 58 kda (PRIM2A, Accession NP_(—)000938.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PRIM2A.

Protein kinase, interferon-inducible double stranded rna dependent(PRKR, Accession NP_(—)002750.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRKR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRKR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRKR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4790, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,interferon-inducible double stranded rna dependent (PRKR, AccessionNP_(—)002750.1), a gene which catalyze the phosphorylation of the alphasubunit of eif2. and therefore may be associated with Huntington'sdisease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Huntington's disease, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRKR.

The function of PRKR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Protein kinase, lysinedeficient 3 (PRKWNK3, Accession NP_(—)065973.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKWNK3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPRKWNK3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKWNK3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14862, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,lysine deficient 3 (PRKWNK3, Accession NP_(—)065973.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PRKWNK3.

Protein kinase, y-linked (PRKY, Accession NP_(—)002751.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKY BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PRKY, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKYBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6114, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,y-linked (PRKY, Accession NP_(—)002751.1), a gene which is a putativeprotein kinase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRKY.

The function of PRKY and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Prion protein 2(dublet) (PRND, Accession NP_(—)036541.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRND BINDING SITE1 and PRND BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby PRND, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRND BINDING SITE1 andPRND BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4170 and SEQ ID:1539 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Prion protein 2(dublet) (PRND, Accession NP_(—)036541.1), a gene which is similar toprion protein PRNP. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRND.

The function of PRND and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. PRO0297 (AccessionNP_(—)054800.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRO0297 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0297, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRO0297 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10574,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of PRO0297 (AccessionNP_(—)054800.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0297.

PRO0365 (Accession NP_(—)054845.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO0365 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0365,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0365 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18148, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of PRO0365 (AccessionNP_(—)054845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0365.

PRO0456 (Accession NP_(—)054846.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO0456 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9064, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of PRO0456 (AccessionNP_(—)054846.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO0456.

PRO1048 (Accession NP_(—)060967.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO1048 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO1048,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO1048 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12596, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of PRO1048 (AccessionNP_(—)060967.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO1048.

PRO2730 (Accession NP_(—)079498.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO2730 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2730,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO2730 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2048, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of PRO2730 (AccessionNP_(—)079498.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO2730.

PROM2 (Accession NP_(—)653308.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PROM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PROM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PROM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2147, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of PROM2 (AccessionNP_(—)653308.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PROM2.

Proteasome (prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 9 (PSMD9,Accession NP_(—)002804.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSMD9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSMD9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSMD9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17758, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Proteasome(prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 9 (PSMD9, AccessionNP_(—)002804.2), a gene which acts as a regulatory subunit of the 26proteasome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PSMD9.

The function of PSMD9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Phosphoserinephosphatase (PSPH, Accession NP_(—)004568.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSPH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPSPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSPH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Phosphoserinephosphatase (PSPH, Accession NP_(—)004568.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PSPH.

Proline-serine-threonine phosphatase interacting protein 2 (PSTPIP2,Accession NP_(—)077748.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSTPIP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSTPIP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSTPIP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12057, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofProline-serine-threonine phosphatase interacting protein 2 (PSTPIP2,Accession NP_(—)077748.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PSTPIP2.

Prostaglandin e synthase (PTGES, Accession NP_(—)004869.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGES BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PTGES, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGESBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16070, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin esynthase (PTGES, Accession NP_(—)004869.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGES.

Prostaglandin i2 (prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, AccessionNP_(—)000952.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTGIS BINDING SITE1 and PTGIS BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PTGIS,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGIS BINDING SITE1 andPTGIS BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17361 and SEQ ID:10783respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin i2(prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, Accession NP_(—)000952.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the isomerization of prostaglandin h2 to prostacyclin(=prostaglandin i2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTGIS.

The function of PTGIS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Ptk2 protein tyrosinekinase 2 (PTK2, Accession NP_(—)005598.3) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PTK2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PTK2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10355, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ptk2 proteintyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2, Accession NP_(—)005598.3), a gene whichinvolves in intracellular signal transduction pathway and is a putativehomolog of chicken focal adhesion associated kinase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PTK2.

The function of PTK2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, Accession NP_(—)008981.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTPRT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRT, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTPRT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12157, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, Accession NP_(—)008981.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRT.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, AccessionNP_(—)573400.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12157, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, Accession NP_(—)573400.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRT.

Phosphorylase, glycogen; muscle (mcardle syndrome, glycogen storagedisease type v) (PYGM, Accession NP_(—)005600.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PYGM BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PYGM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PYGM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Phosphorylase,glycogen; muscle (mcardle syndrome, glycogen storage disease type v)(PYGM, Accession NP_(—)005600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PYGM.

Peptide yy (Py, Accession NP_(—)004151.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PYY BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Py, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PYY BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9133, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Peptide yy (Py,Accession NP_(—)004151.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PYY.

QRSL1 (Accession NP_(—)060762.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. QRSL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by QRSL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of QRSL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14971, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of QRSL1 (AccessionNP_(—)060762.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith QRSL1.

RAB11-FIP4 (Accession NP_(—)116321.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB11-FIP4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRAB11-FIP4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB11-FIP4 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of RAB11-FIP4(Accession NP_(—)116321.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB11-FIP4.

Rab21, member ras oncogene family (RAB21, Accession NP_(—)055814.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB21 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB21, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB21BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7076, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Rab21, member rasoncogene family (RAB21, Accession NP_(—)055814.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB21.

Rab33b, member ras oncogene family (RAB33B, Accession NP_(—)112586.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB33BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB33B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB33B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7910, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Rab33b, member rasoncogene family (RAB33B, Accession NP_(—)112586.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB33B.

Rab36, member ras oncogene family (RAB36, Accession NP_(—)004905.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB36 BINDINGSITE1 and RAB36 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by RAB36, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAB36 BINDING SITE1 and RAB36 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:808 and SEQ ID:1652 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Rab36, member rasoncogene family (RAB36, Accession NP_(—)004905.1), a gene which isinvolved in protein transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB36.

The function of RAB36 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Rab39, member rasoncogene family (RAB39, Accession XP_(—)084662.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB39 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RAB39, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB39 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Rab39, member rasoncogene family (RAB39, Accession XP_(—)084662.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB39.

Rab4a, member ras oncogene family (RAB4A, Accession NP_(—)004569.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB4A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAB4A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB4ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16568, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Rab4a, member rasoncogene family (RAB4A, Accession NP_(—)004569.2), a gene which isinvolved in protein transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB4A.

The function of RAB4A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.2. Rab, member of rasoncogene family-like 2a (RABL2A, Accession NP_(—)038198.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RABL2A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RABL2A, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RABL2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2648, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Rab, member of rasoncogene family-like 2a (RABL2A, Accession NP_(—)038198.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RABL2A.

Rab, member of ras oncogene family-like 2b (RABL2B, AccessionNP_(—)009012.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RABL2B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RABL2B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RABL2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2648, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Rab, member of rasoncogene family-like 2b (RABL2B, Accession NP_(—)009012.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RABL2B.

RAI (Accession NP_(—)006654.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAI BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAI, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RAI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8937, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of RAI (AccessionNP_(—)006654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAI.

Retinoic acid induced 17 (RAI17, Accession NP_(—)065071.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI17 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RAI17, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RAI17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7523, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 17 (RAI17, Accession NP_(—)065071.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAI17.

Retinoic acid induced 17 (RAI17, Accession XP_(—)166091.2) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI17 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RAI17, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RAI17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7523, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 17 (RAI17, Accession XP_(—)166091.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAI17.

Retinoic acid induced 3 (RAI3, Accession NP_(—)003970.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RAI3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAI3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12784, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 3 (RAI3, Accession NP_(—)003970.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAI3.

RAP140 (Accession NP_(—)056039.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAP140 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAP140,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAP140 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16472, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of RAP140 (AccessionNP_(—)056039.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAP140.

Retinoic acid receptor, gamma (RARG, Accession NP_(—)000957.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RARG BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RARG, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RARGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11090, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidreceptor, gamma (RARG, Accession NP_(—)000957.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RARG.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739580.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739580.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739579.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739579.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)055552.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)055552.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

RBAK (Accession NP_(—)066986.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RBAK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RBAK, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RBAK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12965, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of RBAK (AccessionNP_(—)066986.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RBAK.

Retinoblastoma binding protein 9 (RBBP9, Accession NP_(—)006597.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBBP9 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RBBP9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RBBP9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16100, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 9 (RBBP9, Accession NP_(—)006597.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP9.

RCBTB1 (Accession NP_(—)060661.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RCBTB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RCBTB1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RCBTB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13829, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of RCBTB1 (AccessionNP_(—)060661.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RCBTB1.

RCD-8 (Accession NP_(—)055144.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RCD-8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RCD-8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RCD-8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13335, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of RCD-8 (AccessionNP_(—)055144.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RCD-8.

RDH13 (Accession NP_(—)612421.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RDH13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RDH13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RDH13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9713, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of RDH13 (AccessionNP_(—)612421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RDH13.

REC14 (Accession NP_(—)079510.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. REC14 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by REC14,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of REC14 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5212, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of REC14 (AccessionNP_(—)079510.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith REC14.

Regenerating islet-derived-like, pancreatic stone protein-like,pancreatic thread protein-like (rat) (REGL, Accession NP_(—)006499.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. REGL BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by REGL, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of REGLBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1455, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Regeneratingislet-derived-like, pancreatic stone protein-like, pancreatic threadprotein-like (rat) (REGL, Accession NP_(—)006499.1), a gene which is amember of REG family with unknown function. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with REGL.

The function of REGL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Regulator of g-proteinsignalling 16 (RGS16, Accession NP_(—)002919.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS16 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRGS16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RGS16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13380, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 16 (RGS16, Accession NP_(—)002919.1), a gene whichinhibits signal transduction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RGS16.

The function of RGS16 has been established by previous studies. Snow etal. (1998) found that the RGS16 gene contains 5 exons. Northern blotanalysis revealed that RGS16 is expressed at high levels in retina andat lower levels in all other tissues examined. By searching forretinal-specific RGS family members that might be involved in thephototransduction cascade, Chen et al. (1996) identified cDNAs encodingthe mouse and rat homologs of RGS16, called Rgs-r by them. Northern blotanalysis showed that rat Rgs16 is expressed predominantly in the retina.Chen et al. (1996) found that mouse Rgs16 enhances the rate ofGTP-hydrolysis by transducin (see OMIM Ref. No. GNAT2; 139340),suggesting that Rgs16 may play a role in regulating the kinetics ofsignaling in the phototransduction cascade. The mouse and rat Rgs16proteins have 94% amino acid sequence identity. Snow et al. (1998)reported that the mouse and human RGS16 proteins have 86% amino acidsequence identity

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Snow, B. E.; Antonio, L.; Suggs, S.; Siderovski, D. P.: Cloning of aretinally abundant regulator of G-protein signaling (RGS-r/RGS16):genomic structure and chromosomal localization of the human gene. Gene206:247-253, 1998; and

Chen, C.-K.; Wieland, T.; Simon, M. I.: RGS-r, a retinal specific RGSprotein, binds an intermediate conformation of transducin and enhancesrecycling. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 93:12885-1288.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RGS16 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602514, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Regulator of g-protein signalling 3 (RGS3, AccessionNP_(—)570613.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RGS3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RGS3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RGS3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3344, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 3 (RGS3, Accession NP_(—)570613.1), a gene whichnegatively regulates G protein-coupled receptor signalling. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS3.

The function of RGS3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM146.1. Rhesus blood group, dantigen (RHD, Accession NP_057208.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RHD, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:4143 and SEQ ID:13465 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Rhesus bloodgroup, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057208.2), a gene which Majorantigen of the RH system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RHD.

The function of RHD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Rhesus blood group, dantigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057309.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RHD, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:4143 and SEQ ID:13465 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Rhesus bloodgroup, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057309.2), a gene which Majorantigen of the RH system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RHD.

The function of RHD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. RHPN2 (AccessionNP_(—)149094.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RHPN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RHPN2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RHPN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11803, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of RHPN2 (AccessionNP_(—)149094.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RHPN2.

RNF137 (Accession NP_(—)060543.4) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF137 BINDING SITE1 and RNF137 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby RNF137, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF137 BINDING SITE1 andRNF137 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16940 and SEQ ID:7446respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of RNF137 (AccessionNP_(—)060543.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF137.

RNF144 (Accession NP_(—)055561.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF144 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNF144,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF144 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13909, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of RNF144 (AccessionNP_(—)055561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF144.

Ring finger protein (c3hc4 type) 8 (RNF8, Accession NP_(—)003949.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RNF8, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13778, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein (c3hc4 type) 8 (RNF8, Accession NP_(—)003949.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RNF8.

Rna binding protein s1, serine-rich domain (RNPS1, AccessionNP_(—)542161.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RNPS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RNPS1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNPS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1646, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Rna bindingprotein s1, serine-rich domain (RNPS1, Accession NP_(—)542161.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RNPS1.

Rna binding protein s1, serine-rich domain (RNPS1, AccessionNP_(—)006702.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RNPS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RNPS1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNPS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1646, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Rna bindingprotein s1, serine-rich domain (RNPS1, Accession NP_(—)006702.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RNPS1.

Retinitis pigmentosa 2 (x-linked recessive) (RP2, AccessionNP_(—)008846.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6582, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Retinitispigmentosa 2 (x-linked recessive) (RP2, Accession NP_(—)008846.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RP2.

Rabphilin 3a-like (without c2 domains) (RPH3AL, AccessionNP_(—)008918.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RPH3AL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RPH3AL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RPH3AL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2614, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Rabphilin 3a-like(without c2 domains) (RPH3AL, Accession NP_(—)008918.1), a gene which isa protein transporter. could play a role in neurotransmitter release byregulating membrane flow in the nerve terminal. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RPH3AL.

The function of RPH3AL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. RPP30 (AccessionNP_(—)006404.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RPP30 BINDING SITE1 and RPP30 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by RPP30,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RPP30 BINDING SITE1 andRPP30 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19325 and SEQ ID:445respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of RPP30 (AccessionNP_(—)006404.1), a gene which is a component of ribonuclease p thatprocesses 5′ ends of precursor tRNAs. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RPP30.

The function of RPP30 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. RRP40 (AccessionNP_(—)057126.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RRP40 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RRP40, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RRP40 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14169, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of RRP40 (AccessionNP_(—)057126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RRP40.

S100A15 (Accession NP_(—)789793.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. S100A15 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by S100A15,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of S100A15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of S100A15 (AccessionNP_(—)789793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith S100A15.

SARM1 (Accession NP_(—)055892.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SARM1 BINDING SITE1 and SARM1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded bySARM1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SARM1 BINDING SITE1 andSARM1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4282 and SEQ ID:7147respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of SARM1 (AccessionNP_(—)055892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SARM1.

Sarcoma amplified sequence (SAS, Accession NP_(—)005972.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SAS BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SAS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SAS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17726, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Sarcoma amplifiedsequence (SAS, Accession NP_(—)005972.1), a gene which is a member ofthe transmembrane 4 superfamily (TM4SF) and may be involved ingrowth-related cellular processes T. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SAS.

The function of SAS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM88.1. SBLF (AccessionNP_(—)006864.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SBLF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SBLF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SBLF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14551, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of SBLF (AccessionNP_(—)006864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SBLF.

SCAMP-4 (Accession NP_(—)524558.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCAMP-4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCAMP-4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCAMP-4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of SCAMP-4 (AccessionNP_(—)524558.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCAMP-4.

Scan domain containing 2 (SCAND2, Accession NP_(—)071333.2) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCAND2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SCAND2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SCAND2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7179, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Scan domaincontaining 2 (SCAND2, Accession NP_(—)071333.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SCAND2.

SCAP (Accession NP_(—)036367.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCAP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SCAP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9400, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of SCAP (AccessionNP_(—)036367.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCAP.

Scavenger receptor class f, member 1 (SCARF1, Accession NP_(—)003684.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCARF1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SCARF1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSCARF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5158, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Scavenger receptorclass f, member 1 (SCARF1, Accession NP_(—)003684.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SCARF1.

Sex comb on midleg-like 2 (drosophila) (SCML2, Accession NP_(—)006080.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCML2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SCML2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSCML2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3898, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Sex comb onmidleg-like 2 (drosophila) (SCML2, Accession NP_(—)006080.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCML2.

SCN3B (Accession NP_(—)060870.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCN3B BINDING SITE1 and SCN3B BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded bySCN3B, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCN3B BINDING SITE1 andSCN3B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16355 and SEQ ID:4399respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of SCN3B (AccessionNP_(—)060870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCN3B.

SDS-RS1 (Accession NP_(—)612441.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SDS-RS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SDS-RS1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SDS-RS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14127, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of SDS-RS1 (AccessionNP_(—)612441.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SDS-RS1.

Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEDL BINDINGSITE1 through SEDL BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SEDL, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SEDL BINDING SITE1 through SEDL BINDING SITE4, designatedSEQ ID:11591, SEQ ID:16937, SEQ ID:15576 and SEQ ID:926 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Spondyloepiphysealdysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1), a gene which may playrole in vesicular transport from endoplasmic reticulum to golgi. andtherefore may be associated with Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SEDL.

The function of SEDL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. SELH (AccessionNP_(—)734467.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SELH BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SELH, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SELH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13030, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of SELH (AccessionNP_(—)734467.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SELH.

Sema domain, immunoglobulin domain (ig), short basic domain, secreted,(semaphorin) 3b (SEMA3B, Accession NP_(—)004627.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEMA3B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SEMA3B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEMA3B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17810, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Sema domain,immunoglobulin domain (ig), short basic domain, secreted, (semaphorin)3b (SEMA3B, Accession NP_(—)004627.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SEMA3B.

Sema domain, immunoglobulin domain (ig), short basic domain, secreted,(semaphorin) 3e (SEMA3E, Accession NP_(—)036563.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEMA3E BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SEMA3E, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEMA3E BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Sema domain,immunoglobulin domain (ig), short basic domain, secreted, (semaphorin)3e (SEMA3E, Accession NP_(—)036563.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SEMA3E.

Selenoprotein n, 1 (SEPN1, Accession NP_(—)065184.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEPN1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SEPN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEPN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18255, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Selenoprotein n, 1(SEPN1, Accession NP_(—)065184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SEPN1.

Small edrk-rich factor 1a (telomeric) (SERF1A, Accession NP_(—)068802.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF1ABINDING SITE1 and SERF1A BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SERF1A, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SERF1A BINDING SITE1 and SERF1A BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:9219 and SEQ ID:15849 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1a (telomeric) (SERF1A, Accession NP_(—)068802.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1A.

Small edrk-rich factor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, AccessionNP_(—)075267.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SERF1B BINDING SITE1 and SERF1B BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SERF1B,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERF1B BINDING SITE1 andSERF1B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15849 and SEQ ID:9219respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NP_(—)075267.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1B.

Small edrk-rich factor 2 (SERF2, Accession NP_(—)005761.2) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SERF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16210, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 2 (SERF2, Accession NP_(—)005761.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SERF2.

Serine (or cysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 8(SERPINB8, Accession NP_(—)002631.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SERPINB8 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SERPINB8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERPINB8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Serine (orcysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 8 (SERPINB8,Accession NP_(—)002631.1), a gene which protease inhibitors; may be aserpin serine protease inhibitor that binds thrombin. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERPINB8.

The function of SERPINB8 has been established by previous studies. Highmolecular weight serine proteinase inhibitors (serpins) are a largesuperfamily of proteins which bind to and inactivate serine proteinases.These interactions are involved in many cellular processes includingcoagulation, fibrinolysis, complement fixation, matrix remodeling, andapoptosis. Sprecher et al. (1995) cloned 2 novel serpins, termed PI8 andPI9 (OMIM Ref. No. 601799), from a human placenta cDNA library. Sequenceanalysis showed that PI8 encodes a 376-amino acid polypeptide with over60% identity to PI6 (OMIM Ref. No. 173321). Using Northern blotting,they observed that PI8 was expressed as 2 transcripts of 1.4 and 3.8 kb.The 1.4-kb transcript was most abundant in liver and lung while the3.8-kb transcript was most abundant in skeletal muscle and heart. Theyshowed that PI8 was localized to the cytoplasm of transfected cells andthat it was able to form an SDS-insoluble complex with human thrombin(OMIM Ref. No. 176930). Serpins are characterized by a well-conservedtertiary structure that consists of 3 beta sheets and 8 or 9 alphahelices (Huber and Carrell, 1989). A critical portion of the molecule,the reactive center loop, connects beta sheets A and C and, in mostcases, serves as bait for a target serine proteinase. Bartuski et al.(1997) stated that more than 100 members of the serpin superfamily areknown, including C1 esterase inhibitor (C1NH; 606860), antithrombin III(AT3; 107300), protease inhibitor 7 (PI7; 177010), and maspin (PI5;154790), which are involved in complement activation, coagulation, celldifferentiation, and tumor suppression, respectively, as well as manyothers. The ovalbumin-type serpins (ov-serpins) are a subset of theserpin superfamily and are characterized by their high degree ofhomology to chicken ovalbumin, the lack of N- and C-terminal extensions,the absence of a signal peptide, and a serine rather than an asparagineresidue at the penultimate position. Four members of the ov-serpinfamily had been mapped to a 300-kb region within 18q21.3: PI5, SCCA1(OMIM Ref. No. 600517), SCCA2 (OMIM Ref. No. 600518), and PAI2 (OMIMRef. No. 173390). Using a panel of 18q21.3 YAC clones, PCR, and DNAblotting, Bartuski et al. (1997) mapped 2 additional ov-serpins,cytoplasmic antiproteinase 2 (CAP2 or PI8) and bone marrow-associatedserpin bomapin (PI10; 602058), to the same region. Three of the serpins(PI8, PI10, and PAI2) mapped to the same YACs. Bartuski et al. (1997)estimated that the size of the 18q21.3 serpin cluster spansapproximately 500 kb and contains at least 6 serpin genes. The geneorder is cen-PI5-SCCA2-SCCA1-PAI2-PI10-PI8-tel. The characterization ofthe serpin gene cluster at 18q21 provided new opportunities to studycoordinate gene regulation and the evolution of gene families.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bartuski, A. J.; Kamachi, Y.; Schick, C.; Overhauser, J.; Silverman, G.A.: Cytoplasmic antiproteinase 2 (PI8) and bomapin (PI10) map to theserpin cluster at 18q21.3. Genomics 43:321-328, 1997; and

Sprecher, C. A.; Morgenstern, K. A.; Mathewes, S.; Dahlen, J. R.;Schrader, S. K.; Foster, D. C.; Kisiel, W.: Molecular cloning,expression, and partial characterization of two novel m.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SERPINB8 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601697, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Serine (or cysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b(ovalbumin), member 9 (SERPINB9, Accession NP_(—)004146.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERPINB9 BINDINGSITE1 and SERPINB9 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SERPINB9, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SERPINB9 BINDING SITE1 and SERPINB9 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:4363 and SEQ ID:9152 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Serine (orcysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 9 (SERPINB9,Accession NP_(—)004146.1), a gene which may be a serpin serine proteaseinhibitor that interacts with granzyme B (GZMB). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SERPINB9.

The function of SERPINB9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM88.2. Sideroflexin 2 (SFXN2,Accession NP_(—)849189.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SFXN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SFXN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFXN2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3678, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Sideroflexin 2(SFXN2, Accession NP_(—)849189.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFXN2.

Sideroflexin 2 (SFXN2, Accession XP_(—)058359.2) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFXN2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SFXN2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SFXN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3678, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Sideroflexin 2(SFXN2, Accession XP_(—)058359.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFXN2.

Sideroflexin 5 (SFXN5, Accession NP_(—)653180.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFXN5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SFXN5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFXN5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11307, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Sideroflexin 5(SFXN5, Accession NP_(—)653180.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFXN5.

Sh3-domain binding protein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NP_(—)003014.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3BP2BINDING SITE1 and SH3BP2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SH3BP2, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SH3BP2 BINDING SITE1 and SH3BP2 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:3836 and SEQ ID:9440 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domain bindingprotein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NP_(—)003014.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SH3BP2.

Split hand/foot malformation (ectrodactyly) type 3 (SHFM3, AccessionNP_(—)071322.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SHFM3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SHFM3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SHFM3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2197, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Split hand/footmalformation (ectrodactyly) type 3 (SHFM3, Accession NP_(—)071322.1), agene which probably binds to some phosphorylated proteins and promotestheir degradation. and therefore may be associated withSplit-hand/split-foot malformation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Split-hand/split-footmalformation, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SHFM3.

The function of SHFM3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Short stature homeobox(SHOX, Accession NP_(—)006874.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SHOX BINDING SITE1 and SHOX BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SHOX, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SHOX BINDING SITE1 and SHOX BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:4375and SEQ ID:16527 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Short staturehomeobox (SHOX, Accession NP_(—)006874.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SHOX.

Sialic acid binding ig-like lectin 8 (SIGLEC8, Accession NP_(—)055257.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIGLEC8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SIGLEC8, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SIGLEC8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4513, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Sialic acidbinding ig-like lectin 8 (SIGLEC8, Accession NP_(—)055257.1), a genewhich is a cell adhesion molecule for postnatal neural development.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIGLEC8.

The function of SIGLEC8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Tal1 (scl) interruptinglocus (SIL, Accession NP_(—)003026.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SIL BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SIL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tal1 (scl)interrupting locus (SIL, Accession NP_(—)003026.1), a gene which may berequired for axial development and left-right specification andtherefore may be associated with Prominent midline neural tube defects,abnormal left-right development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Prominent midline neuraltube defects, abnormal left-right development, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SIL.

The function of SIL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Signal-regulatoryprotein beta 1 (SIRPB1, Accession NP_(—)006056.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIRPB1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SIRPB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIRPB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Signal-regulatoryprotein beta 1 (SIRPB1, Accession NP_(—)006056.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SIRPB1.

Src-like-adaptor 2 (SLA2, Accession NP_(—)778252.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLA2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SLA2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19573, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Src-like-adaptor 2(SLA2, Accession NP_(—)778252.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLA2.

Src-like-adaptor 2 (SLA2, Accession NP_(—)115590.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLA2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SLA2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19573, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Src-like-adaptor 2(SLA2, Accession NP_(—)115590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLA2.

Solute carrier family 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 8(SLC12A8, Accession NP_(—)078904.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC12A8 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC12A8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC12A8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5190, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 8 (SLC12A8,Accession NP_(—)078904.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC12A8.

Solute carrier family 13 (sodium/sulfate symporters), member 1 (SLC13A1,Accession NP_(—)071889.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC13A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC13A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC13A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4370, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 13 (sodium/sulfate symporters), member 1 (SLC13A1, AccessionNP_(—)071889.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC13A1.

Solute carrier family 13 (sodium-dependent dicarboxylate transporter),member 3 (SLC13A3, Accession NP_(—)073740.2) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC13A3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC13A3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC13A3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 13 (sodium-dependent dicarboxylate transporter), member 3(SLC13A3, Accession NP_(—)073740.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLC13A3.

Solute carrier family 14 (urea transporter), member 2 (SLC14A2,Accession NP_(—)009094.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC14A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC14A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC14A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4514, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 14 (urea transporter), member 2 (SLC14A2, AccessionNP_(—)009094.2), a gene which is a renal urea transporter 2. andtherefore may be associated with Orthostatic hypotension. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofOrthostatic hypotension, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC14A2.

The function of SLC14A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM97.1. Solute carrier family15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1 (SLC15A1, AccessionNP_(—)005064.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC15A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC15A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC15A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18930,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1 (SLC15A1, AccessionNP_(—)005064.1), a gene which is a H(+)-coupled peptide transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC15A1.

The function of SLC15A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Solute carrier family16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 4 (SLC16A4, AccessionNP_(—)004687.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC16A4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC16A4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC16A4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:611, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 4 (SLC16A4,Accession NP_(—)004687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC16A4.

Solute carrier family 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 6(SLC16A6, Accession NP_(—)004685.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC16A6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC16A6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC16A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5302, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 6 (SLC16A6,Accession NP_(—)004685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC16A6.

Solute carrier family 19, member 3 (SLC19A3, Accession NP_(—)079519.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC19A3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SLC19A3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLC19A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6713, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 19, member 3 (SLC19A3, Accession NP_(—)079519.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC19A3.

Solute carrier family 1 (neutral amino acid transporter), member 5(SLC1A5, Accession NP_(—)005619.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC1A5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC1A5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC1A5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1277, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 1 (neutral amino acid transporter), member 5 (SLC1A5, AccessionNP_(—)005619.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC1A5.

Solute carrier family 21 (prostaglandin transporter), member 2 (SLC21A2,Accession NP_(—)005621.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC21A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC21A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC21A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 21 (prostaglandin transporter), member 2 (SLC21A2, AccessionNP_(—)005621.1), a gene which is a Prostaglandin transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC21A2.

The function of SLC21A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM148.1. Solute carrier family24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 1 (SLC24A1, AccessionNP_(—)004718.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC24A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC24A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC24A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10966,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 1 (SLC24A1,Accession NP_(—)004718.1), a gene which is a critical component of thevisual transduction cascade, controlling the calcium concentration ofouter segments during light and darkness. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC24A1.

The function of SLC24A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. SLC30A5 (AccessionNP_(—)076960.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC30A5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SLC30A5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC30A5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3692, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of SLC30A5 (AccessionNP_(—)076960.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC30A5.

SLC30A6 (Accession NP_(—)060434.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC30A6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC30A6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC30A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5362, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of SLC30A6 (AccessionNP_(—)060434.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC30A6.

SLC35E2 (Accession XP_(—)049733.6) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC35E2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC35E2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC35E2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of SLC35E2 (AccessionXP_(—)049733.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC35E2.

Solute carrier family 39 (zinc transporter), member 1 (SLC39A1,Accession NP_(—)055252.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC39A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC39A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC39A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 39 (zinc transporter), member 1 (SLC39A1, AccessionNP_(—)055252.2), a gene which is a divalent (zinc/iron) metal iontransporter. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC39A1.

The function of SLC39A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM175.1. Solute carrier family39 (zinc transporter), member 3 (SLC39A3, Accession NP_(—)653165.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC39A3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SLC39A3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLC39A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20136, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 39 (zinc transporter), member 3 (SLC39A3, AccessionNP_(—)653165.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC39A3.

Solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter), member 14(SLC6A14, Accession NP_(—)009162.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC6A14 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC6A14,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC6A14 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 6 (neurotransmitter transporter), member 14 (SLC6A14, AccessionNP_(—)009162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC6A14.

Solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, dopamine), member3 (SLC6A3, Accession NP_(—)001035.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC6A3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC6A3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC6A3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, dopamine), member 3 (SLC6A3,Accession NP_(—)001035.1), a gene which terminates the action ofdopamine by its high affinity sodium-dependent reuptake into presynapticterminals. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC6A3.

The function of SLC6A3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. SMAC (AccessionNP_(—)620308.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SMAC BINDING SITE1 and SMAC BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySMAC, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMAC BINDING SITE1 andSMAC BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1861 and SEQ ID:18165respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of SMAC (AccessionNP_(—)620308.1), a gene which promotes apoptosis via caspase activation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SMAC.

The function of SMAC and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Smith-magenis syndromechromosome region, candidate 5(SMCR5, Accession NP_(—)658987.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMCR5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SMCR5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMCR5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8677, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Smith-magenissyndrome chromosome region, candidate 5 (SMCR5, AccessionNP_(—)658987.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SMCR5.

Synaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, Accession NP_003816.2)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNAP23BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP23, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SNAP23 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19007, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)003816.2), a gene which is essential component of the highaffinity receptor for the general membrane fusion machinery.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNAP23.

The function of SNAP23 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Synaptosomal-associatedprotein, 23 kda (SNAP23, Accession NP_(—)570710.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNAP23 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP23, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNAP23 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19007, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)570710.1), a gene which is essential component of the highaffinity receptor for the general membrane fusion machinery.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNAP23.

The function of SNAP23 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. SNARK (AccessionNP_(—)112214.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNARK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNARK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SNARK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18622, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of SNARK (AccessionNP_(—)112214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNARK.

Syntaphilin (SNPH, Accession NP_(—)055538.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNPH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySNPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNPH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15041, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Syntaphilin (SNPH,Accession NP_(—)055538.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SNPH.

Sorting nexin 15 (SNX15, Accession NP_(—)037438.2) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX15 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNX15, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7625, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 15(SNX15, Accession NP_(—)037438.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX15.

Sorting nexin 15 (SNX15, Accession NP_(—)680086.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX15 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNX15, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7625, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 15(SNX15, Accession NP_(—)680086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX15.

SNX22 (Accession NP_(—)079074.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX22 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX22,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13596, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of SNX22 (AccessionNP_(—)079074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX22.

SNX27 (Accession NP_(—)112180.4) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX27 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX27,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX27 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of SNX27 (AccessionNP_(—)112180.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX27.

Sialophorin (gpl115, leukosialin, cd43) (SPN, Accession NP_(—)003114.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPNBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SPN, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSPN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16209, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Sialophorin(gpl115, leukosialin, cd43) (SPN, Accession NP_(—)003114.1), a genewhich plays a role in the physicochemical properties of the t-cellsurface and in lectin binding. presents carbohydrate ligands toselectins. and therefore may be associated with Wiskott-aldrichsyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Wiskott-aldrich syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPN.

The function of SPN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Speckle-type pozprotein (SPOP, Accession NP_(—)003554.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SPOP BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPOP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPOP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5610, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Speckle-type pozprotein (SPOP, Accession NP_(—)003554.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPOP.

SQV7L (Accession XP_(—)047287.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SQV7L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SQV7L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SQV7L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7375, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of SQV7L (AccessionXP_(—)047287.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SQV7L.

Sarcalumenin (SRL, Accession XP_(—)064152.3) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6681, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Sarcalumenin (SRL,Accession XP_(—)064152.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SRL.

Serine/arginine repetitive matrix 2 (SRRM2, Accession NP_057417.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRRM2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SRRM2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRRM2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18975, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Serine/argininerepetitive matrix 2 (SRRM2, Accession NP_(—)057417.2), a gene whichRELATED NUCLEAR MATRIX PROTEIN. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SRRM2.

The function of SRRM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Synovial sarcomatranslocation, chromosome 18 (SS18, Accession NP_(—)005628.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SS18 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SS18, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SS18BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17762, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Synovial sarcomatranslocation, chromosome 18 (SS18, Accession NP_(—)005628.1), a genewhich is a putative transcriptional activator. and therefore isassociated with Human synovial sarcomas. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Human synovialsarcomas, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withSS18.

The function of SS18 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. STAF65(gamma)(Accession NP_(—)055675.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. STAF65(gamma) BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTAF65(gamma), corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSTAF65(gamma) BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2196, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of STAF65(gamma)(Accession NP_(—)055675.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STAF65(gamma).

Signal transducing adaptor molecule (sh3 domain and itam motif) 2(STAM2, Accession NP_(—)005834.3) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. STAM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STAM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STAM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Signal transducingadaptor molecule (sh3 domain and itam motif) 2 (STAM2, AccessionNP_(—)005834.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith STAM2.

Staufen, rna binding protein (drosophila) (STAU, AccessionNP_(—)004593.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. STAU BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by STAU,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STAU BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3950, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Staufen, rnabinding protein (drosophila) (STAU, Accession NP_(—)004593.1), a genewhich may play a role in specific positioning of mrnas at given sites inthe cell and in stimulating their translation at the site. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAU.

The function of STAU and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM37.1. Sulfotransferase,estrogen-preferring (STE, Accession NP_(—)005411.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STE BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Sulfotransferase,estrogen-preferring (STE, Accession NP_(—)005411.1), a gene whichsulfates estrone and dehydroepiandrosterone, but not dopamine.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with STE.

The function of STE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Six transmembraneepithelial antigen of prostate 2 (STEAP2, Accession NP_(—)694544.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STEAP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by STEAP2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSTEAP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9147, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Six transmembraneepithelial antigen of prostate 2 (STEAP2, Accession NP_(—)694544.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with STEAP2.

Serine/threonine kinase 10 (STK10, Accession NP_(—)005981.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STK10 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by STK10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STK10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2481, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Serine/threoninekinase 10 (STK10, Accession NP_(—)005981.1), a gene which can act onsubstrates such as myelin basic protein and histone iia on serine andthreonine residues. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith STK10.

The function of STK10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Stomatin (STOM,Accession NP_(—)004090.3) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. STOM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STOM, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of STOM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2907, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Stomatin (STOM,Accession NP_(—)004090.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STOM.

Synaptotagmin xi (SYT11, Accession NP_(—)689493.2) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT11 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9033, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin xi(SYT11, Accession NP_(—)689493.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT11.

Synaptotagmin xiii (SYT13, Accession NP_(—)065877.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT13 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT13, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15294, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin xiii(SYT13, Accession NP_(—)065877.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT13.

TADA3L (Accession NP_(—)597814.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TADA3L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TADA3L, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TADA3LBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9087, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of TADA3L (AccessionNP_(—)597814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TADA3L.

Taf11 rna polymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associatedfactor, 28 kda (TAF11, Accession NP_(—)005634.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAF11 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TAF11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAF11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1997, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Taf11 rnapolymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associated factor, 28 kda(TAF11, Accession NP_(—)005634.1), a gene which plays a central role inmediating promoter responses to various activators and repressors.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TAF11.

The function of TAF11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. T-cell acutelymphocytic leukemia 1 (TAL1, Accession NP_(—)003180.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAL1 BINDING SITE1and TAL1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by TAL1, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTAL1 BINDING SITE1 and TAL1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18260 andSEQ ID:3146 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of T-cell acutelymphocytic leukemia 1 (TAL1, Accession NP_(—)003180.1), a gene whichmay help control cell growth and differentiation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TAL1.

The function of TAL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tap binding protein(tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NP_(—)003181.3) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAPBP BINDING SITE1 through TAPBPBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TAPBP, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TAPBP BINDING SITE1 through TAPBP BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:12247, SEQ ID:11523 and SEQ ID:16940 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tap bindingprotein (tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NP_(—)003181.3), a gene which isinvolved in MHC class I-restricted antigen processing. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TAPBP.

The function of TAPBP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Tyrosineaminotransferase (TAT, Accession NP_(—)000344.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAT BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TAT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tyrosineaminotransferase (TAT, Accession NP_(—)000344.1), a gene which istyrosine aminotransferase and strongly similar to rat Rn.9947, whichplays a role in gluconeogenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TAT.

The function of TAT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Tafazzin(cardiomyopathy, dilated 3a (x-linked); endocardial fibroelastosis 2;barth syndrome) (TAZ, Accession NP_(—)851831.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAZ BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TAZ, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAZBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9257, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tafazzin(cardiomyopathy, dilated 3a (x-linked); endocardial fibroelastosis 2;barth syndrome) (TAZ, Accession NP_(—)851831.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TAZ.

Tbc1 domain family, member 5 (TBC1D5, Accession NP_(—)055559.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBC1D5BINDING SITE1 and TBC1D5 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by TBC1D5, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TBC1D5 BINDING SITE1 and TBC1D5 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:16449 and SEQ ID:14859 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tbc1 domainfamily, member 5 (TBC1D5, Accession NP_(—)055559.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TBC1D5.

Transcription factor 2, hepatic; lf-b3; variant hepatic nuclear factor(TCF2, Accession NP_(—)006472.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TCF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byTCF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TCF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor 2, hepatic; lf-b3; variant hepatic nuclear factor (TCF2,Accession NP_(—)006472.1), a gene which probably binds to the invertedpalindrome 5′-gttaatnattaac-3′. and therefore is associated withMaturity-onset diabetes of the young type 5 (mody5), familialhypoplastic glomerulocystic kidney disease (gckd). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMaturity-onset diabetes of the young type 5 (mody5), familialhypoplastic glomerulocystic kidney disease (gckd), and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with TCF2.

The function of TCF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)055233.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE1 and TCL6BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TCL6 BINDING SITE1 and TCL6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:17450 and SEQ ID:17450 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)055233.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065577.2) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE1and TCL6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TCL6 BINDING SITE1 and TCL6 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:17450 and SEQ ID:9387 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065577.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065578.2) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE1and TCL6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TCL6 BINDING SITE1 and TCL6 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:9387 and SEQ ID:17450 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065578.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

Teratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 (TDGF1, AccessionNP_(—)003203.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TDGF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TDGF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TDGF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8563, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition ofTeratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 (TDGF1, AccessionNP_(—)003203.1), a gene which can play a role in the determination ofthe epiblastic cells that subsequently give rise to the mesoderm. andtherefore may be associated with Forebrain defects. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofForebrain defects, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TDGF1.

The function of TDGF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. TERA (AccessionNP_(—)067061.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TERA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TERA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TERA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17755, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of TERA (AccessionNP_(—)067061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TERA.

Telomeric repeat binding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, AccessionNP_(—)003209.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TERF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TERF1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TERF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, Accession NP_(—)003209.1), agene which negatively regulates telomere length, involves in regulationof the mitotic spindle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TERF1.

The function of TERF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Telomeric repeatbinding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, Accession NP_(—)059523.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TERF1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TERF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TERF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1745, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, Accession NP_(—)059523.1), agene which negatively regulates telomere length, involves in regulationof the mitotic spindle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TERF1.

The function of TERF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Telomeric repeatbinding factor 2 (TERF2, Accession NP_(—)005643.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TERF2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TERF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TERF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor 2 (TERF2, Accession NP_(—)005643.1), a gene which plays akey role in the protective activity of telomeres. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TERF2.

The function of TERF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM133.2. Tgfb-induced factor 2(tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NP_(—)068581.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TGIF2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TGIF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGIF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6881, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-inducedfactor 2 (tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NP_(—)068581.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF2.

Thioesterase, adipose associated (THEA, Accession NP_(—)671517.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. THEA BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by THEA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of THEA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14452, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Thioesterase,adipose associated (THEA, Accession NP_(—)671517.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with THEA.

Tigger transposable element derived 6 (TIGD6, Accession NP_112215.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TIGD6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TIGD6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIGD6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4933, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tiggertransposable element derived 6 (TIGD6, Accession NP_(—)112215.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TIGD6.

TIM50L (Accession XP_(—)053074.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TIM50L BINDING SITE1 and TIM50L BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby TIM50L, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIM50L BINDING SITE1 andTIM50L BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10157 and SEQ ID:5989respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of TIM50L (AccessionXP_(—)053074.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TIM50L.

Thymidine kinase 2, mitochondrial (TK2, Accession NP_(—)004605.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TK2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3160, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Thymidine kinase2, mitochondrial (TK2, Accession NP_(—)004605.1), a gene whichphosphorylates thymidine, deoxycytidine, deoxyuridine, and alsoanti-viral and anti- cancer nucleoside analogs and therefore may beassociated with Mitochondrial dna depletion myopathy. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMitochondrial dna depletion myopathy, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TK2.

The function of TK2 has been established by previous studies. Johanssonand Karlsson (1997) cloned cDNAs encoding human TK2. The gene encodes a234-amino acid polypeptide. Although TK2 is believed to reside inmitochondria, it contains no mitochondrial translocation signalsequence. Northern blot analysis revealed that TK2 was ubiquitouslyexpressed as 2 transcripts of 2.4 and 4 kb. Expression of the TK2 cDNArevealed a 60- kD protein with phosphorylation activity similar topurified human TK2. Based on the partial protein sequence of human TK2,Wang et al. (1999) isolated a human brain TK2 cDNA. These authors notedthat although the cDNA they isolated corresponds to the full-lengthmature protein, it is likely to be incomplete because it lacks thecoding region for a mitochondrial target presequence. They reported thatthe predicted protein sequence matched that of purified TK2, butdiffered at the N-terminus and at amino acid 28 from the TK2 sequencededuced by Johansson and Karlsson (1997). TK2 shares approximately 40%identity with deoxycytidine kinase (OMIM Ref. No. 125450) anddeoxyguanosine kinase (OMIM Ref. No. 601465) on the amino acid level.Wang et al. (1999) characterized both recombinant and native TK2 formsand found that the enzyme has broad substrate specificity and complexkinetics, suggesting that it may play a role in the activation ofchemotherapeutic nucleoside analogs. Northern blot analysis indicatedthat the TK2 gene was expressed as multiple transcripts, some of whichshow a tissue- specific pattern. The highest levels of expression wereobserved in testis and ovary. Saada et al. (2001) identified 2 mutationsin TK2, his90 to asn (188250.0001) and ile181 to asn (188250.0002), in 4individuals who developed devastating myopathy and depletion of muscularmtDNA in infancy. In these individuals, the activity of TK2 in musclemitochondria was reduced to 14 to 45% of the mean value in healthycontrol individuals. Mandel et al. (2001) identified mutations in theDGUOK gene in another form of mtDNA depletion syndrome, thehepatocerebral form (see OMIM Ref. No. 251880). They noted that the mainsupply of dNTPs for mtDNA synthesis comes from the salvage pathwayinitiated by DGK and TK2. The association of mtDNA depletion withmutations in the genes encoding these 2 kinases suggested that thesalvage pathway enzymes are involved in the maintenance of balancedmitochondrial dNTP pools.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Wang, L.; Munch-Petersen, B.; Herrstrom Sjoberg, A.; Hellman, U.;Bergman, T.; Jornvall, H.; Eriksson, S.: Human thymidine kinase 2:molecular cloning and characterisation of the enzyme activity withantiviral and cytostatic nucleoside substrates. FEBS Lett. 443:170-174,1999; and

Saada, A.; Shaag, A.; Mandel, H.; Nevo, Y.; Eriksson, S.; Elpeleg, O.:Mutant mitochondrial thymidine kinase in mitochondrial DNA depletionmyopathy. Nature Genet. 29:342-344, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TK2 are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 188250, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5, Accession NP_(—)003259.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TLR5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TLR5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TLR5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16229, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Toll-like receptor5 (TLR5, Accession NP_(—)003259.2), a gene which participates in theinnate immune response to bacterial flagellins. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TLR5.

The function of TLR5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Transmembrane, cochlearexpressed, 1 (TMC1, Accession NP_(—)619636.2) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMC1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTMC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Transmembrane,cochlear expressed, 1 (TMC1, Accession NP_(—)619636.2), a gene which isrequired for normal function of cochlear hair cells and therefore may beassociated with Autosomal recessive nonsyndromic neurosensory deafnessand autosomal dominant nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Autosomal recessive nonsyndromic neurosensory deafness andautosomal dominant nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMC1.

The function of TMC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. TMEM14A (AccessionNP_(—)054770.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TMEM14A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TMEM14A, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TMEM14A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5271, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of TMEM14A (AccessionNP_(—)054770.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TMEM14A.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)076927.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)076927.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115780.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115780.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115777.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115777.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Tumor necrosis factor, alpha-induced protein 2 (TNFAIP2, AccessionNP_(—)006282.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNFAIP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFAIP2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TNFAIP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17621, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor, alpha-induced protein 2 (TNFAIP2, Accession NP_(—)006282.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TNFAIP2.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B,Accession NP_(—)003833.3) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TNFRSF10B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF10BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4398, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNP_(—)003833.3), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tumor necrosis factorreceptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, Accession NP_(—)671716.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF10B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNP_(—)671716.1), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tumor necrosis factorreceptor superfamily, member 11a, activator of nfkb (TNFRSF11A,Accession NP_(—)003830.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF11A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF11A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF11A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2200, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 11a, activator of nfkb (TNFRSF11A,Accession NP_(—)003830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF11A.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 18 (TNFRSF18,Accession NP_(—)683700.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF18 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TNFRSF18, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF18BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8120, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 18 (TNFRSF18, AccessionNP_(—)683700.1), a gene which interacts between activated t lymphocytesand endothelial cells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF18.

The function of TNFRSF18 has been established by previous studies.Members of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF; 191160) and TNF receptor(TNFR) superfamilies regulate diverse biologic functions, including cellproliferation, differentiation, and survival. See 191190. Usingdifferential display to identify T cell mRNAs induced by the syntheticglucocorticoid hormone dexamethasone, Nocentini et al. (1997) identifieda mouse cDNA encoding a novel member of the TNFR family. They designatedthe corresponding gene Gitr for ‘glucocorticoid-induced TNFRfamily-related gene.’ Like other TNFRs, the predicted Gitr proteincontains cysteine-rich repeats in the extracellular domain. In addition,the intracellular domain of Gitr shares significant homology with thoseof the mouse and human TNFRs 4-1BB (OMIM Ref. No. 602250) and CD27 (OMIMRef. No. 186711). Nocentini et al. (1997) demonstrated that the Gitrgene is induced in T cells by dexamethasone as well as by othercell-activating stimuli. Gitr expression protected T cells fromapoptosis induced by treatment with anti-CD3 (OMIM Ref. No. 186790)antibodies, but not by other apoptotic agents. The authors concludedthat Gitr is a new member of the TNFR family involved in the regulationof T cell receptor-mediated cell death. Kwon et al. (1999) isolatedcDNAs encoding the human Gitr homolog and the Gitr ligand (OMIM Ref. No.603898), which they designated AITR (activation-inducible TNFR familymember) and AITRL, respectively. These authors reported that thepredicted 234-amino acid AITR protein is a type I transmembrane proteinwith a signal peptide and a single transmembrane region. AITR and mouseGitr proteins are 55% identical. As with other TNFR family members, whenexpressed in mammalian cells, AITR mediated NF-kappa-B (see OMIM Ref.No. 164011) activation via TRAF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601895). TRAF1 (OMIMRef. No. 601711) and TRAF3 (OMIM Ref. No. 601896) appeared todownregulate AITR-induced NF-kappa-B activation. Northern blot analysisrevealed that the 1.25-kb AITR mRNA is expressed in lymph node,peripheral blood leukocytes, and, weakly, in spleen. Expression of AITR,like that of other TNFRs, was upregulated in peripheral mononuclearcells after antigen stimulation. AITRL was constitutively expressed inan endothelial cell line, leading the authors to suggest that AITR andits ligand may be important for interactions between activated Tlymphocytes and endothelial cells. Independently, Gurney et al. (1999)identified cDNAs encoding AITR and AITRL, which they called GITR andGITRL, respectively. Coexpression of ligand and receptor protectedJurkat T cells against antigen receptor-induced cell death, suggestingthat GITRL and GITR may modulate T lymphocyte survival in peripheraltissues.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gurney, A. L.; Marsters, S. A.; Huang, A.; Pitti, R. M.; Mark, M.;Baldwin, D. T.; Gray, A. M.; Dowd, P.; Brush, J.; Heldens, S.; Schow,P.; Goddard, A. D.; Wood, W. I.; Baker, K. P.; Godowski, P. J.;Ashkenazi, A.: Identification of a new member of the tumor necrosisfactor family and its receptor, a human ortholog of mouse GITR. Curr.Biol. 9:215-218, 1999; and

Kwon, B.; y, K.-Y.; Ni, J.; y, G.-L.; Jang, I.-K.; Kim, Y.-J.; Xing, L.;Liu, D.; Wang, S.-X.; Kwon, B. S.: Identification of a novelactivation-inducible protein of the tumor necro.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TNFRSF18 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603905, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 18(TNFRSF18, Accession NP_(—)004186.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF18 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TNFRSF18, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF18BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8120, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 18 (TNFRSF18, AccessionNP_(—)004186.1), a gene which interacts between activated t lymphocytesand endothelial cells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF18.

The function of TNFRSF18 has been established by previous studies.Members of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF; 191160) and TNF receptor(TNFR) superfamilies regulate diverse biologic functions, including cellproliferation, differentiation, and survival. See 191190. Usingdifferential display to identify T cell mRNAs induced by the syntheticglucocorticoid hormone dexamethasone, Nocentini et al. (1997) identifieda mouse cDNA encoding a novel member of the TNFR family. They designatedthe corresponding gene Gitr for ‘glucocorticoid-induced TNFRfamily-related gene.’ Like other TNFRs, the predicted Gitr proteincontains cysteine-rich repeats in the extracellular domain. In addition,the intracellular domain of Gitr shares significant homology with thoseof the mouse and human TNFRs 4-1BB (OMIM Ref. No. 602250) and CD27 (OMIMRef. No. 186711). Nocentini et al. (1997) demonstrated that the Gitrgene is induced in T cells by dexamethasone as well as by othercell-activating stimuli. Gitr expression protected T cells fromapoptosis induced by treatment with anti-CD3 (OMIM Ref. No. 186790)antibodies, but not by other apoptotic agents. The authors concludedthat Gitr is a new member of the TNFR family involved in the regulationof T cell receptor-mediated cell death. Kwon et al. (1999) isolatedcDNAs encoding the human Gitr homolog and the Gitr ligand (OMIM Ref. No.603898), which they designated AITR (activation-inducible TNFR familymember) and AITRL, respectively. These authors reported that thepredicted 234-amino acid AITR protein is a type I transmembrane proteinwith a signal peptide and a single transmembrane region. AITR and mouseGitr proteins are 55% identical. As with other TNFR family members, whenexpressed in mammalian cells, AITR mediated NF-kappa-B (see OMIM Ref.No. 164011) activation via TRAF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601895). TRAF1 (OMIMRef. No. 601711) and TRAF3 (OMIM Ref. No. 601896) appeared todownregulate AITR-induced NF-kappa-B activation. Northern blot analysisrevealed that the 1.25-kb AITR mRNA is expressed in lymph node,peripheral blood leukocytes, and, weakly, in spleen. Expression of AITR,like that of other TNFRs, was upregulated in peripheral mononuclearcells after antigen stimulation. AITRL was constitutively expressed inan endothelial cell line, leading the authors to suggest that AITR andits ligand may be important for interactions between activated Tlymphocytes and endothelial cells. Independently, Gurney et al. (1999)identified cDNAs encoding AITR and AITRL, which they called GITR andGITRL, respectively. Coexpression of ligand and receptor protectedJurkat T cells against antigen receptor-induced cell death, suggestingthat GITRL and GITR may modulate T lymphocyte survival in peripheraltissues.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gurney, A. L.; Marsters, S. A.; Huang, A.; Pitti, R. M.; Mark, M.;Baldwin, D. T.; Gray, A. M.; Dowd, P.; Brush, J.; Heldens, S.; Schow,P.; Goddard, A. D.; Wood, W. I.; Baker, K. P.; Godowski, P. J.;Ashkenazi, A.: Identification of a new member of the tumor necrosisfactor family and its receptor, a human ortholog of mouse GITR. Curr.Biol. 9:215-218, 1999; and

Kwon, B.; y, K.-Y.; Ni, J.; y, G.-L.; Jang, I.-K.; Kim, Y.-J.; Xing, L.;Liu, D.; Wang, S.-X.; Kwon, B. S.: Identification of a novelactivation-inducible protein of the tumor necro.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TNFRSF18 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603905, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 18(TNFRSF18, Accession NP_(—)683699.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF18 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TNFRSF18, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF18BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8120, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 18 (TNFRSF18, AccessionNP_(—)683699.1), a gene which interacts between activated t lymphocytesand endothelial cells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF18.

The function of TNFRSF18 has been established by previous studies.Members of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF; 191160) and TNF receptor(TNFR) superfamilies regulate diverse biologic functions, including cellproliferation, differentiation, and survival. See 191190. Usingdifferential display to identify T cell mRNAs induced by the syntheticglucocorticoid hormone dexamethasone, Nocentini et al. (1997) identifieda mouse cDNA encoding a novel member of the TNFR family. They designatedthe corresponding gene Gitr for ‘glucocorticoid-induced TNFRfamily-related gene.’ Like other TNFRs, the predicted Gitr proteincontains cysteine-rich repeats in the extracellular domain. In addition,the intracellular domain of Gitr shares significant homology with thoseof the mouse and human TNFRs 4-1BB (OMIM Ref. No. 602250) and CD27 (OMIMRef. No. 186711). Nocentini et al. (1997) demonstrated that the Gitrgene is induced in T cells by dexamethasone as well as by othercell-activating stimuli. Gitr expression protected T cells fromapoptosis induced by treatment with anti-CD3 (OMIM Ref. No. 186790)antibodies, but not by other apoptotic agents. The authors concludedthat Gitr is a new member of the TNFR family involved in the regulationof T cell receptor-mediated cell death. Kwon et al. (1999) isolatedcDNAs encoding the human Gitr homolog and the Gitr ligand (OMIM Ref. No.603898), which they designated AITR (activation-inducible TNFR familymember) and AITRL, respectively. These authors reported that thepredicted 234- amino acid AITR protein is a type I transmembrane proteinwith a signal peptide and a single transmembrane region. AITR and mouseGitr proteins are 55% identical. As with other TNFR family members, whenexpressed in mammalian cells, AITR mediated NF- kappa-B (see OMIM Ref.No. 164011) activation via TRAF2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601895). TRAF1 (OMIMRef. No. 601711) and TRAF3 (OMIM Ref. No. 601896) appeared todownregulate AITR-induced NF-kappa-B activation. Northern blot analysisrevealed that the 1.25-kb AITR mRNA is expressed in lymph node,peripheral blood leukocytes, and, weakly, in spleen. Expression of AITR,like that of other TNFRs, was upregulated in peripheral mononuclearcells after antigen stimulation. AITRL was constitutively expressed inan endothelial cell line, leading the authors to suggest that AITR andits ligand may be important for interactions between activated Tlymphocytes and endothelial cells. Independently, Gurney et al. (1999)identified cDNAs encoding AITR and AITRL, which they called GITR andGITRL, respectively. Coexpression of ligand and receptor protectedJurkat T cells against antigen receptor-induced cell death, suggestingthat GITRL and GITR may modulate T lymphocyte survival in peripheraltissues.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gurney, A. L.; Marsters, S. A.; Huang, A.; Pitti, R. M.; Mark, M.;Baldwin, D. T.; Gray, A. M.; Dowd, P.; Brush, J.; Heldens, S.; Schow,P.; Goddard, A. D.; Wood, W. I.; Baker, K. P.; Godowski, P. J.;Ashkenazi, A.: Identification of a new member of the tumor necrosisfactor family and its receptor, a human ortholog of mouse GITR. Curr.Biol. 9:215-218, 1999; and

Kwon, B.; y, K.-Y.; Ni, J.; y, G.-L.; Jang, I.-K.; Kim, Y.-J.; Xing, L.;Liu, D.; Wang, S.-X.; Kwon, B. S.: Identification of a novelactivation-inducible protein of the tumor necro.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TNFRSF18 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603905, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 9(TNFRSF9, Accession NP_(—)001552.2) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF9 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 9 (TNFRSF9, AccessionNP_(—)001552.2), a gene which inhibits proliferation of activated Tlymphocytes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF9.

The function of TNFRSF9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Tnfaip3 interactingprotein 3 (TNIP3, Accession NP_(—)079149.2) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNIP3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTNIP3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNIP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15713, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tnfaip3interacting protein 3 (TNIP3, Accession NP_(—)079149.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TNIP3.

TOLLIP (Accession NP_(—)061882.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TOLLIP BINDING SITE1 and TOLLIP BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby TOLLIP, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TOLLIP BINDING SITE1 andTOLLIP BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9557 and SEQ ID:13694respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of TOLLIP (AccessionNP_(—)061882.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TOLLIP.

Torsin family 1, member b (torsin b) (TOR1B, Accession NP_(—)055321.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TOR1BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TOR1B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTOR1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14221, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Torsin family 1,member b (torsin b) (TOR1B, Accession NP_(—)055321.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TOR1B.

Tumor protein p53 (li-fraumeni syndrome) (TP53, AccessionNP_(—)000537.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TP53 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TP53, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TP53 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4654, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tumor protein p53(li-fraumeni syndrome) (TP53, Accession NP_(—)000537.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TP53.

Thiopurine s-methyltransferase (TPMT, Accession NP_(—)000358.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TPMT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TPMT, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPMTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19670, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Thiopurines-methyltransferase (TPMT, Accession NP_(—)000358.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the s-methylation of thiopurine drugs such as6-mercaptopurine. and therefore may be associated with Thiopurines-methyltransferase polymorphism. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Thiopurines-methyltransferase polymorphism, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TPMT.

The function of TPMT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Tnfreceptor-associated factor 2 (TRAF2, Accession NP_(—)663770.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRAF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRAF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:778, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 2 (TRAF2, Accession NP_(—)663770.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRAF2.

Tnf receptor-associated factor 2 (TRAF2, Accession NP_(—)066961.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRAF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRAF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:778, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 2 (TRAF2, Accession NP_(—)066961.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRAF2.

Tnf receptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)665702.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRAF5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRAF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7045, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)665702.1), a genewhich Member of a family of proteins that interact with TNF receptors;binds the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTBR). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRAF5.

The function of TRAF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Tnf receptor-associatedfactor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)004610.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TRAF5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRAF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7045, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)004610.1), a genewhich Member of a family of proteins that interact with TNF receptors;binds the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTBR). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRAF5.

The function of TRAF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. TRAP150 (AccessionNP_(—)005110.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRAP150 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRAP150, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TRAP150 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4929, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of TRAP150 (AccessionNP_(—)005110.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRAP150.

Three prime repair exonuclease 1 (TREX1, Accession NP_(—)338598.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TREX1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TREX1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TREX1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8479, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Three prime repairexonuclease 1 (TREX1, Accession NP_(—)338598.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TREX1.

Tripartite motif-containing 16 (TRIM16, Accession NP_(—)006461.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM16BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TRIM16, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTRIM16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4601, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 16 (TRIM16, Accession NP_(—)006461.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM16.

Tripartite motif-containing 5 (TRIM5, Accession NP_(—)149023.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRIM5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5879, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 5 (TRIM5, Accession NP_(—)149023.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM5.

Tripartite motif-containing 6 (TRIM6, Accession NP_(—)477514.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TRIM6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13572, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 6 (TRIM6, Accession NP_(—)477514.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM6.

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 6(TRPM6, Accession NP_(—)060132.3) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRPM6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRPM6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPM6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18177, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily m, member 6 (TRPM6, AccessionNP_(—)060132.3), a gene which contains a predicted ion channel domainand a protein kinase domain. and therefore is associated withHypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hypomagnesemiawith secondary hypocalcemia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TRPM6.

The function of TRPM6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542436.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19833 and SEQID:16980 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542436.1), a gene which functions as a receptor for capsaicin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)061197.3) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16980 and SEQID:19833 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)061197.3), a gene which functions as a receptor for capsaicin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542435.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19833 and SEQID:16980 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542435.1), a gene which functions as a receptor for capsaicin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542437.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19833 and SEQID:16980 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542437.1), a gene which functions as a receptor for capsaicin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Tuberous sclerosis 1(TSC1, Accession NP_(—)000359.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TSC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TSC1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15082, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tuberous sclerosis1 (TSC1, Accession NP_(—)000359.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TSC1.

Tspy-like (TSPy, Accession XP_(—)166325.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TSPYL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTSPy, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TSPYL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15042, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tspy-like (TSPy,Accession XP_(—)166325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TSPYL.

Tetratricopeptide repeat domain 4 (TTC4, Accession NP_(—)004614.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TTC4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TTC4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TTC4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9587, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tetratricopeptiderepeat domain 4 (TTC4, Accession NP_(—)004614.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TTC4.

TTY7 (Accession NP_(—)114132.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TTY7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TTY7, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TTY7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1016, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of TTY7 (AccessionNP_(—)114132.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TTY7.

TU12B1-TY (Accession NP_(—)057659.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE1 through TU12B1-TYBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by TU12B1-TY, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TU12B1-TYBINDING SITE1 through TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:16036,SEQ ID:15780 and SEQ ID:4256 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of TU12B1-TY(Accession NP_(—)057659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TU12B1-TY.

TUCAN (Accession NP_(—)055774.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TUCAN BINDING SITE1 through TUCAN BINDING SITE3are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby TUCAN, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUCAN BINDING SITE1through TUCAN BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:9530, SEQ ID:7106 and SEQID:13395 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of TUCAN (AccessionNP_(—)055774.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TUCAN.

Tuftelin 1 (TUFT1, Accession NP_(—)064512.1) is another GAM281 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TUFT1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTUFT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUFT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6115, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Tuftelin 1 (TUFT1,Accession NP_(—)064512.1), a gene which appears to play a role incytokinesis, cell shape, and specialized functions such as secretion andcapping. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TUFT1.

The function of TUFT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. TXL-2 (AccessionNP_(—)835231.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TXL-2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TXL-2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TXL-2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15381, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of TXL-2 (AccessionNP_(—)835231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TXL-2.

Thioredoxin-like 2 (TXNL2, Accession NP_(—)006532.1) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TXNL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TXNL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TXNL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9147, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Thioredoxin-like 2(TXNL2, Accession NP_(—)006532.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TXNL2.

U1SNRNPBP (Accession NP_(—)851030.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by U1SNRNPBP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofU1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9590, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of U1SNRNPBP(Accession NP_(—)851030.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U1SNRNPBP.

U1SNRNPBP (Accession NP_(—)851034.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by U1SNRNPBP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofU1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9590, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of U1SNRNPBP(Accession NP_(—)851034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U1SNRNPBP.

U1SNRNPBP (Accession NP_(—)008951.1) is another GAM281 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by U1SNRNPBP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofU1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9590, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of U1SNRNPBP(Accession NP_(—)008951.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U1SNRNPBP.

UCK1 (Accession NP_(—)113620.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UCK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UCK1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of UCK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14148, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of UCK1 (AccessionNP_(—)113620.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UCK1.

Udp-glucose dehydrogenase (UGDH, Accession NP_(—)003350.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UGDH BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by UGDH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UGDHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7909, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Udp-glucosedehydrogenase (UGDH, Accession NP_(—)003350.1), a gene which is an UDP-glucose dehydrogenase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UGDH.

The function of UGDH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Udp glycosyltransferase1 family, polypeptide a1 (UGT1A1, Accession NP_(—)000454.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UGT1A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by UGT1A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UGT1A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10967, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a1 (UGT1A1, AccessionNP_000454.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UGT1A1.

Udp glycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a10 (UGT1A10, AccessionNP_(—)061948.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UGT1A10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UGT1A10, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of UGT1A10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10967,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a10 (UGT1A10, AccessionNP_(—)061948.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UGT1A10.

Udp glycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a4 (UGT1A4, AccessionNP_(—)009051.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UGT1A4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UGT1A4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UGT1A4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10967, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a4 (UGT1A4, AccessionNP_009051.1), a gene which is of major importance in the conjugation andsubsequent elimination of potentially toxic xenobiotics and endogenouscompounds. and therefore may be associated with Gilbert's syndrome,crigler-najjar. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Gilbert's syndrome, crigler-najjar, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with UGT1A4.

The function of UGT1A4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a6 (UGT1A6, AccessionNP_(—)001063.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UGT1A6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UGT1A6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UGT1A6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10967, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a6 (UGT1A6, AccessionNP_001063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UGT1A6.

Udp glycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a8 (UGT1A8, AccessionNP_(—)061949.3) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UGT1A8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UGT1A8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UGT1A8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10967, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a8 (UGT1A8, AccessionNP_061949.3), a gene which is of major importance in the conjugation andsubsequent elimination of potentially toxic xenobiotics and endogenouscompounds. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UGT1A8.

The function of UGT1A8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a9 (UGT1A9, AccessionNP_(—)066307.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UGT1A9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UGT1A9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UGT1A9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10967, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a9 (UGT1A9, AccessionNP_066307.1), a gene which is of major importance in the conjugation andsubsequent elimination of potentially toxic xenobiotics and endogenouscompounds. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UGT1A9.

The function of UGT1A9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Uridine monophosphatesynthetase (orotate phosphoribosyl transferase andorotidine-5′-decarboxylase) (UMPS, Accession NP_(—)000364.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UMPS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by UMPS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UMPSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2144, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Uridinemonophosphate synthetase (orotate phosphoribosyl transferase andorotidine-5′-decarboxylase) (UMPS, Accession NP_(—)000364.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with UMPS.

Unc-84 homolog a (c. elegans) (UNC84B, Accession XP_(—)039332.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UNC84BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UNC84B, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of UNC84B BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13541, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Unc-84 homolog a(c. elegans) (UNC84B, Accession XP_(—)039332.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UNC84B.

Unc-84 homolog a (c. elegans) (UNC84B, Accession NP_(—)056189.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UNC84BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UNC84B, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of UNC84B BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13541, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Unc-84 homolog a(c. elegans) (UNC84B, Accession NP_(—)056189.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UNC84B.

URG4 (Accession NP_(—)060390.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. URG4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by URG4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of URG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6788, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of URG4 (AccessionNP_(—)060390.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith URG4.

Ubiquitin specific protease 22 (USP22, Accession XP_(—)042698.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USP22 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by USP22, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of USP22BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11288, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin specificprotease 22 (USP22, Accession XP_(—)042698.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with USP22.

VDU1 (Accession NP_(—)055832.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VDU1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VDU1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of VDU1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3187, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of VDU1 (AccessionNP_(—)055832.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VDU1.

Vent-like homeobox 2 (VENTX2, Accession NP_(—)055283.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VENTX2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by VENTX2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VENTX2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19331, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Vent-like homeobox2 (VENTX2, Accession NP_(—)055283.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with VENTX2.

Von hippel-lindau syndrome (VHL, Accession NP_(—)000542.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VHL BINDING SITE1 andVHL BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regionsof mRNA encoded by VHL, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VHLBINDING SITE1 and VHL BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3873 and SEQID:8786 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Von hippel-lindausyndrome (VHL, Accession NP_(—)000542.1), a gene which may control rnastability through the selective degradation of rna-bound proteins. andtherefore is associated with Von hippel-lindau disease. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Vonhippel-lindau disease, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with VHL.

The function of VHL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Vasoactive intestinalpeptide receptor 2 (VIPR2, Accession NP_(—)003373.2) is another GAM281target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VIPR2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby VIPR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VIPR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Vasoactiveintestinal peptide receptor 2 (VIPR2, Accession NP_(—)003373.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with VIPR2.

Vacuolar protein sorting 33a (yeast) (VPS33A, Accession NP_(—)075067.2)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VPS33ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by VPS33A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofVPS33A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16690, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Vacuolar proteinsorting 33a (yeast) (VPS33A, Accession NP_(—)075067.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with VPS33A.

Vesicle transport through interaction with t-snares homolog 1a (yeast)(VTI1A, Accession NP_(—)660207.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VTI1A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VTI1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VTI1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2313, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Vesicle transportthrough interaction with t-snares homolog 1a (yeast) (VTI1A, AccessionNP_(—)660207.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VTI1A.

Williams-beuren syndrome chromosome region 1 (WBSCR1, AccessionNP_(—)071496.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Williams-beurensyndrome chromosome region 1 (WBSCR1, Accession NP_(—)071496.1), a genewhich stimulates protein translation and therefore may be associatedwith Williams syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Williams syndrome, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR1.

The function of WBSCR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Williams-beurensyndrome chromosome region 1 (WBSCR1, Accession NP_(—)114381.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WBSCR1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of WBSCR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Williams-beurensyndrome chromosome region 1 (WBSCR1, Accession NP_(—)114381.1), a genewhich stimulates protein translation and therefore may be associatedwith Williams syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Williams syndrome, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR1.

The function of WBSCR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 18 (WBSCR18, Accession NP_(—)115693.2) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WBSCR18BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by WBSCR18, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof WBSCR18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2152, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 18 (WBSCR18, Accession NP_(—)115693.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR18.

Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_579889.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of WHSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9245, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579889.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Wnt1 induciblesignaling pathway protein 2 (WISP2, Accession NP_(—)003872.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WISP2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by WISP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WISP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6412, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Wnt1 induciblesignaling pathway protein 2 (WISP2, Accession NP_(—)003872.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WISP2.

X-ray repair complementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2(XRCC2, Accession NP_(—)005422.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. XRCC2 BINDING SITE1 through XRCC2 BINDING SITE3are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby XRCC2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XRCC2 BINDING SITE1through XRCC2 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:12605, SEQ ID:10148 andSEQ ID:9688 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of X-ray repaircomplementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2 (XRCC2,Accession NP_(—)005422.1), a gene which involves in the homologousrecombination repair (hrr) pathway of double-stranded dna. Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with XRCC2.

The function of XRCC2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. V-yes-1 yamaguchisarcoma viral oncogene homolog 1 (YES1, Accession NP_(—)005424.1) isanother GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. YES1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by YES1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of YES1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16112, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of V-yes-1 yamaguchisarcoma viral oncogene homolog 1 (YES1, Accession NP_(—)005424.1), agene which is a putative protein-tyrosine kinase. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with YES1.

The function of YES1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. ZAK (AccessionNP_(—)598407.1) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZAK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZAK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZAK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7294, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ZAK (AccessionNP_(—)598407.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZAK.

ZAP (Accession NP_(—)064504.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byZAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3071, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ZAP (AccessionNP_(—)064504.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZAP.

Z-dna binding protein 1 (ZBP1, Accession NP_(—)110403.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZBP1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZBP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZBP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16276, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Z-dna bindingprotein 1 (ZBP1, Accession NP_(—)110403.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZBP1.

ZFP30 (Accession NP_(—)055713.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP30 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP30,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP30 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9331, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ZFP30 (AccessionNP_(—)055713.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP30.

ZFP42 (Accession NP_(—)777560.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP42 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP42,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP42 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ZFP42 (AccessionNP_(—)777560.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP42.

Zinc finger protein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)060667.1)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP64BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP64, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP64 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15043,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)060667.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP64.

Zinc finger protein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)071371.2)is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP64BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP64, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP64 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15043,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)071371.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP64.

ZFYVE26 (Accession XP_(—)031077.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFYVE26 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFYVE26,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFYVE26 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ZFYVE26 (AccessionXP_(—)031077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFYVE26.

ZMYND17 (Accession NP_(—)848546.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZMYND17 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZMYND17,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZMYND17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ZMYND17 (AccessionNP_(—)848546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZMYND17.

Zinc finger protein 253 (ZNF253, Accession NP_(—)066385.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF253 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF253, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF253BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19746, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 253 (ZNF253, Accession NP_(—)066385.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF253.

Zinc finger protein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF264 BINDING SITE1and ZNF264 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by ZNF264, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF264 BINDING SITE1 and ZNF264 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3319and SEQ ID:9147 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF264.

Zinc finger protein 273 (ZNF273, Accession XP_(—)088082.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF273 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF273, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF273BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18868, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 273 (ZNF273, Accession XP_(—)088082.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF273.

Zinc finger protein 289, id1 regulated (ZNF289, AccessionNP_(—)115765.2) is another GAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZNF289 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF289, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZNF289 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13159, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 289, id1 regulated (ZNF289, Accession NP_(—)115765.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF289.

Zinc finger protein 305 (ZNF305, Accession NP_(—)055539.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF305 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF305, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF305BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18505, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 305 (ZNF305, Accession NP_(—)055539.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF305.

Zinc finger protein 334 (ZNF334, Accession NP_(—)060572.2) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF334 BINDING SITE1and ZNF334 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by ZNF334, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF334 BINDING SITE1 and ZNF334 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5064and SEQ ID:9628 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 334 (ZNF334, Accession NP_(—)060572.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF334.

Zinc finger protein 339 (ZNF339, Accession NP_(—)067043.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF339 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF339, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF339BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1729, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 339 (ZNF339, Accession NP_(—)067043.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF339.

Zinc finger protein 345 (ZNF345, Accession NP_(—)003410.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF345 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF345, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF345BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1011, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 345 (ZNF345, Accession NP_(—)003410.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF345.

Zinc finger protein 347 (ZNF347, Accession NP_(—)115973.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF347 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF347, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF347BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8447, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 347 (ZNF347, Accession NP_(—)115973.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF347.

Zinc finger protein 398 (ZNF398, Accession NP_(—)065832.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF398 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF398, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF398 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8530, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 398 (ZNF398, Accession NP_(—)065832.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF398.

ZNF431 (Accession XP_(—)086098.2) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF431 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF431,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF431 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ZNF431 (AccessionXP_(—)086098.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF431.

ZNF432 (Accession NP_(—)055465.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF432 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF432,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF432 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ZNF432 (AccessionNP_(—)055465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF432.

ZNF440 (Accession NP_(—)689570.1) is another GAM281 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF440 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF440,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF440 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM281 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of ZNF440 (AccessionNP_(—)689570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF440.

Zinc finger protein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_068735.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF70 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF70, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF70 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17076, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_(—)068735.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF70.

Zinc finger protein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_852101.1) is anotherGAM281 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF70 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF70, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF70 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17076, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM281 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:278.

Another function of GAM281 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_(—)852101.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM281 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF70.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 391 (GAM391), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM391 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM391 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM391 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM391 gene encodes a GAM391 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM391 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM391 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:199, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM391 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM391 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM391 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM391 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM391 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:199, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM391folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM391 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA is designated SEQID:326, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM391 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM391 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM391target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM391 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM391 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM391 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM391 target RNA into GAM391 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM391 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM391 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM391 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM391 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM391 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM391 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM391 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM391 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

5′OY11.1 (Accession NP_(—)542942.1) is a GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. 5′OY11.1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by 5′OY11.1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of 5′OY11.1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5923, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

A function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of 5′OY11.1 (AccessionNP_(—)542942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith 5′OY11.1.

APBB3 (Accession NP_(—)573422.1) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APBB3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APBB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APBB3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:539, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of APBB3 (AccessionNP_(—)573422.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APBB3.

APBB3 (Accession NP_(—)573421.1) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APBB3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APBB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APBB3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:539, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of APBB3 (AccessionNP_(—)573421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APBB3.

Amyloid beta precursor protein (cytoplasmic tail) binding protein 2(APPBP2, Accession NP_(—)006371.2) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APPBP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APPBP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APPBP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1844, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Amyloid betaprecursor protein (cytoplasmic tail) binding protein 2 (APPBP2,Accession NP_(—)006371.2), a gene which interacts with the basolateralsorting signal of amyloid precursor protein. and therefore may beassociated with Alzheimer's disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM391include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APPBP2.

The function of APPBP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Ankyrin repeat andsocs box-containing 1 (ASB1, Accession NP_(—)057198.1) is another GAM391target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ASB1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ASB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeat andsocs box-containing 1 (ASB1, Accession NP_(—)057198.1), a gene which Maymediate protein-protein interactions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM391include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ASB1.

The function of ASB1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Atpase, class i, type8b, member 2 (ATP8B2, Accession XP_(—)290875.1) is another GAM391 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP8B2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byATP8B2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP8B2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, class i,type 8b, member 2 (ATP8B2, Accession XP_(—)290875.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP8B2.

Axotrophin (AXOT, Accession NP_(—)073737.1) is another GAM391 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXOT BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAXOT, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AXOT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3201, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Axotrophin (AXOT,Accession NP_(—)073737.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AXOT.

C14orf78 (Accession XP_(—)290629.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf78 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf78,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf78 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3928, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of C14orf78(Accession XP_(—)290629.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf78.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)071366.1)is another GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf24, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C1orf24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1181, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)071366.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf24.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1)is another GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf24, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C1orf24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1181, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf24.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 82 (C21orf82, Accession NP_(—)715632.1)is another GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf82BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf82, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf82 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5611, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21 openreading frame 82 (C21orf82, Accession NP_(—)715632.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf82.

Reserved (C8orf6, Accession NP_(—)663631.1) is another GAM391 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C8orf6 BINDING SITE1 and C8orf6BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by C8orf6, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C8orf6BINDING SITE1 and C8orf6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6819 and SEQID:16546 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Reserved (C8orf6,Accession NP_(—)663631.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C8orf6.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 25 (C9orf25, Accession NP_(—)671735.1)is another GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf25BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C9orf25, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C9orf25 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2377, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 25 (C9orf25, Accession NP_(—)671735.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf25.

Chemokine (c-c motif) receptor 2 (CCR2, Accession NP_(—)000638.1) isanother GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCR2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCR2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CCR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9391, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor 2 (CCR2, Accession NP_(—)000638.1), a gene which bindschemokines and transduces a signal by increasing the intracellularcalcium ions level. and therefore may be associated with Hiv-1infection. Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Hiv-1 infection, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCR2.

The function of CCR2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM175.1. Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 6 (CECR6, Accession NP_(—)114096.1) isanother GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CECR6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CECR6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1794, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 6 (CECR6, Accession NP_(—)114096.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR6.

Centaurin, delta 2 (CENTD2, Accession NP_(—)056057.1) is another GAM391target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CENTD2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CENTD2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CENTD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12112, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Centaurin, delta 2(CENTD2, Accession NP_(—)056057.1), a gene which involved in cellsignaling/communication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CENTD2.

The function of CENTD2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. CGI-127 (AccessionNP_(—)057145.1) is another GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CGI-127 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-127, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CGI-127 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16833,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of CGI-127 (AccessionNP_(—)057145.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-127.

Calcium homeostasis endoplasmic reticulum protein (CHERP, AccessionNP_(—)006378.2) is another GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CHERP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHERP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CHERP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18403, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Calciumhomeostasis endoplasmic reticulum protein (CHERP, AccessionNP_(—)006378.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CHERP.

Cholinergic receptor, nicotinic, beta polypeptide 4 (CHRNB4, AccessionNP_(—)000741.1) is another GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CHRNB4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHRNB4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CHRNB4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20038, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Cholinergicreceptor, nicotinic, beta polypeptide 4 (CHRNB4, AccessionNP_(—)000741.1), a gene which mediates fast signal transmission atsynapses. Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCHRNB4.

The function of CHRNB4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM76.1. Dab2 interactingprotein (DAB2IP, Accession NP_(—)115941.1) is another GAM391 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DAB2IP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDAB2IP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DAB2IP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8058, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Dab2 interactingprotein (DAB2IP, Accession NP_(—)115941.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DAB2IP.

Damage-specific dna binding protein 1, 127 kda (DDB1, AccessionNP_(—)001914.2) is another GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DDB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DDB1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DDB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4279, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Damage-specificdna binding protein 1, 127 kda (DDB1, Accession NP_(—)001914.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DDB1.

DKFZP434O047 (Accession NP_(—)056409.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434O047 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434O047, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434O047 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13168, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434O047(Accession NP_(—)056409.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434O047.

DKFZP434P211 (Accession NP_(—)055364.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434P211 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434P211, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434P211 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7211, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434P211(Accession NP_(—)055364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434P211.

E2f transcription factor 3 (E2F3, Accession NP_001940.1) is anotherGAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. E2F3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by E2F3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of E2F3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16925, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of E2f transcriptionfactor 3 (E2F3, Accession NP_(—)001940.1), a gene which binds dna andcontrols cell-cycle progression from g1 to s phase. and therefore may beassociated with Hereditary autosomal dominant myoclonus dystonia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Hereditary autosomal dominant myoclonus dystonia, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with E2F3.

The function of E2F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Erythrocyte membraneprotein band 4.1 like 4b (EPB41L4B, Accession NP_(—)060894.1) is anotherGAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EPB41L4B BINDINGSITE1 and EPB41L4B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEPB41L4B, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPB41L4B BINDING SITE1and EPB41L4B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16985 and SEQ ID:5606respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Erythrocytemembrane protein band 4.1 like 4b (EPB41L4B, Accession NP_060894.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EPB41L4B.

Ellis van creveld syndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)714928.1) is anotherGAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVC BINDING SITE1 andEVC BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regionsof multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EVC, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EVC BINDING SITE1 and EVC BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:8983 and SEQ ID:672 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Ellis van creveldsyndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)714928.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EVC.

FLJ10350 (Accession NP_(—)060537.2) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10350 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10350,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10350 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5633, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10350(Accession NP_(—)060537.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10350.

FLJ10702 (Accession NP_(—)060654.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10702 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10702,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10702 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3052, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10702(Accession NP_(—)060654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10702.

FLJ12409 (Accession NP_(—)079381.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12409 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12409,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12409 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3246, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12409(Accession NP_(—)079381.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12409.

FLJ14260 (Accession NP_(—)079303.2) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14260 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14260,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14260 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17291, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14260(Accession NP_(—)079303.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14260.

FLJ20275 (Accession NP_(—)060207.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20275 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20275,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20275 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:518, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20275(Accession NP_(—)060207.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20275.

FLJ39005 (Accession NP_(—)848616.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39005 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39005,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39005 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3674, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39005(Accession NP_(—)848616.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39005.

Forkhead box m1 (FOXM1, Accession NP_(—)068772.1) is another GAM391target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXM1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FOXM1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11174, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box m1(FOXM1, Accession NP_(—)068772.1), a gene which may play a role in thecontrol of cell proliferation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FOXM1.

The function of FOXM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. Forkhead box p1(FOXP1, Accession NP_(—)116071.2) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FOXP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FOXP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4841, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box p1(FOXP1, Accession NP_(—)116071.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FOXP1.

GALNACT-2 (Accession NP_(—)061060.3) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GALNACT-2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGALNACT-2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GALNACT-2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11066, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of GALNACT-2(Accession NP_(—)061060.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GALNACT-2.

Gata binding protein 2 (GATA2, Accession NP_(—)116027.2) is anotherGAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GATA2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GATA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GATA2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12989, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Gata bindingprotein 2 (GATA2, Accession NP_(—)116027.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GATA2.

GEMIN7 (Accession NP_(—)078983.1) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GEMIN7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GEMIN7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GEMIN7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6579, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of GEMIN7 (AccessionNP_(—)078983.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GEMIN7.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate 2b (GRIN2B,Accession NP_(—)000825.1) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRIN2B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRIN2B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRIN2B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14110, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate 2b (GRIN2B, AccessionNP_(—)000825.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRIN2B.

Hairy/enhancer-of-split related with yrpw motif-like (HEy, AccessionNP_055386.1) is another GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HEYL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HEy, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HEYL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11546, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition ofHairy/enhancer-of-split related with yrpw motif-like (HEy, AccessionNP_(—)055386.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HEYL.

Indolethylamine n-methyltransferase (INMT, Accession NP_(—)006765.3) isanother GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. INMT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by INMT, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of INMTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9915, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Indolethylaminen-methyltransferase (INMT, Accession NP_(—)006765.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with INMT.

Jumonji homolog (mouse) (JMJ, Accession NP_(—)004964.2) is anotherGAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. JMJ BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby JMJ, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of JMJ BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2359, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Jumonji homolog(mouse) (JMJ, Accession NP_(—)004964.2), a gene which participates inthe negative regulation of cell growth. Accordingly, utilities of GAM391include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with JMJ.

The function of JMJ and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Potassium voltage-gatedchannel, shaker-related subfamily, member 5 (KCNA5, AccessionNP_(—)002225.2) is another GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNA5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNA5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNA5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3000, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 5 (KCNA5,Accession NP_(—)002225.2), a gene which mediates the voltage-dependentpotassium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Accordingly,utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNA5.

The function of KCNA5 has been established by previous studies.Potassium channels play an important role in the regulation ofpancreatic beta cells in response to glucose and the sulfonylurea oralhypoglycemic agents. Philipson et al. (1991) used a rat brain potassiumchannel probe to screen a human insulinoma cDNA library for clonesencoding voltage-gated potassium channels. They isolated a series ofcDNA clones which were then used to isolate and sequence a potassiumchannel gene, designated PCN1. Microinjection of synthetic RNA encodingPCN1 was accomplished in order to determine the electrophysiologiccharacteristics of the protein. These experiments demonstrated that thePCN1 potassium channel has the electrophysiologic characteristics ofdelayed-rectifier type channels. Tamkun et al. (1991) isolated humanheart cDNAs encoding PCN1, which they called HK2, and HK1 (KCNA4;176266). They reported that the predicted 605-amino acid HK2 proteinshares the characteristics of voltage-gated potassium channels, with 6potential membrane-spanning domains and a positively charged region inthe fourth membrane-spanning domain. Northern blot analysis revealedthat HK2 is expressed as a major 2.5- and a minor 1.5-kb mRNA in humanatrium and ventricle. By study of somatic cell hybrids, McPherson et al.(1991) mapped a Shaker-related potassium voltage-gated channel gene tochromosome 12. Designated here KCNA5, the gene was identified with probeKv1 from the rat. By multipoint linkage analysis of 8 CEPH families,Phromchotikul et al. (1993) mapped the KCNA5 gene to 12p and determinedits position relative to 4 DNA markers. Using interspecific backcrossesbetween Mus musculus and Mus spretus, Klocke et al. (1993) mapped theKcna5 gene to a cluster with the Kcna1 and Kcna6 (OMIM Ref. No. 176257)genes and the mouse homolog of TPI1 (OMIM Ref. No. 190450). Since TPI1is located on band 12p13 in the human, the 3 K(+)-channel genes waspredicted to be in the same band. Curran et al. (1992) mapped the KCNA5gene, which they erroneously referred to as the KCNA1 gene, tochromosome 12 by use of human-rodent somatic cell panels and narrowedthe localization to the distal short arm by in situ hybridization.Linkage studies had shown a maximum lod score of 2.72 at a recombinationfraction of 0.05 between KCNA5 and the von Willebrand locus (VWF;193400). Albrecht et al. (1995) determined that a 300-kb cluster onchromosome 12p13 contains the human KCNA6, KCNA1, and KCNA5 genesarranged in tandem

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Albrecht, B.; Weber, K.; Pongs, O.: Characterization of avoltage-activated K- channel gene cluster on human chromosome 12p13.Receptors Channels 3:213-220, 1995; and

Curran, M. E.; Landes, G. M.; Keating, M. T.: Molecular cloning,characterization, and genomic localization of a human potassium channelgene. Genomics 12:729-737, 1992.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KCNA5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 176267, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. KIAA0276 (Accession XP_(—)048199.1) is another GAM391 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0276 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIAA0276, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0276 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0276(Accession XP_(—)048199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0276.

KIAA0376 (Accession XP_(—)037759.2) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0376 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0376,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0376 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0376(Accession XP_(—)037759.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0376.

KIAA0773 (Accession NP_(—)055505.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0773 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0773,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0773 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7493, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0773(Accession NP_(—)055505.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0773.

KIAA0937 (Accession XP_(—)166213.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0937 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0937,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0937 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11761, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0937(Accession XP_(—)166213.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0937.

KIAA1462 (Accession XP_(—)166132.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1462 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1462,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1462 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16373, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1462(Accession XP_(—)166132.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1462.

KIAA1951 (Accession XP_(—)057401.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1951 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1951,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1951 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1951(Accession XP_(—)057401.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1951.

KIFC2 (Accession NP_(—)665697.1) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIFC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIFC2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIFC2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6714, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of KIFC2 (AccessionNP_(—)665697.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIFC2.

Kringle containing transmembrane protein 1 (KREMEN1, AccessionNP_(—)114434.3) is another GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KREMEN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KREMEN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KREMEN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7291, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Kringle containingtransmembrane protein 1 (KREMEN1, Accession NP_(—)114434.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KREMEN1.

Lim domain binding 3 (LDB3, Accession XP_(—)084376.6) is another GAM391target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LDB3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LDB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LDB3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2117, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Lim domain binding3 (LDB3, Accession XP_(—)084376.6), a gene which could play a roleduring mating. Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LDB3.

The function of LDB3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. LOC125061 (AccessionXP_(—)058889.3) is another GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LOC125061 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC125061, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC125061 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19284,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC125061(Accession XP_(—)058889.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC125061.

LOC139201 (Accession XP_(—)208439.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC139201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC139201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC139201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11240, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC139201(Accession XP_(—)208439.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC139201.

LOC143310 (Accession XP_(—)084485.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143310 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143310, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143310 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12539, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC143310(Accession XP_(—)084485.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143310.

LOC145660 (Accession XP_(—)085200.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145660 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145660, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145660 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10556, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC145660(Accession XP_(—)085200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145660.

LOC145820 (Accession XP_(—)085246.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145820 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145820, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145820 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1993, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC145820(Accession XP_(—)085246.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145820.

LOC146243 (Accession XP_(—)096956.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146243 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146243, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146243 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11896, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC146243(Accession XP_(—)096956.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146243.

LOC146517 (Accession XP_(—)085491.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146517 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146517, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146517 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18098, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC146517(Accession XP_(—)085491.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146517.

LOC148709 (Accession XP_(—)086281.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17147, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC148709(Accession XP_(—)086281.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148709.

LOC150174 (Accession XP_(—)086802.2) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150174 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150174, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150174 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7211, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC150174(Accession XP_(—)086802.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150174.

LOC150213 (Accession XP_(—)059324.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150213 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150213, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150213 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7211, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC150213(Accession XP_(—)059324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150213.

LOC151068 (Accession XP_(—)098000.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151068 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151068, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151068 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6116, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC151068(Accession XP_(—)098000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151068.

LOC151124 (Accession XP_(—)098006.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151124 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151124, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151124 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC151124(Accession XP_(—)098006.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151124.

LOC151877 (Accession XP_(—)098132.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151877 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151877, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151877 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9078, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC151877(Accession XP_(—)098132.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151877.

LOC157531 (Accession XP_(—)212210.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157531 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC157531, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC157531 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9551, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC157531(Accession XP_(—)212210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157531.

LOC196988 (Accession XP_(—)113795.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196988 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196988, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196988 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19127, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC196988(Accession XP_(—)113795.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196988.

LOC199718 (Accession XP_(—)113998.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199718 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199718, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199718 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10043, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC199718(Accession XP_(—)113998.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199718.

LOC200225 (Accession XP_(—)117206.2) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200225 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200225, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200225 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12207, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC200225(Accession XP_(—)117206.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200225.

LOC221922 (Accession XP_(—)166555.2) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221922 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221922, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221922 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14906, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC221922(Accession XP_(—)166555.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221922.

LOC254099 (Accession XP_(—)173023.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254099 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254099, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254099 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC254099(Accession XP_(—)173023.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254099.

LOC283030 (Accession XP_(—)210858.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283030 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283030, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283030 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19606, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC283030(Accession XP_(—)210858.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283030.

LOC283049 (Accession XP_(—)210868.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283049 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283049, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283049 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7277, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC283049(Accession XP_(—)210868.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283049.

LOC283530 (Accession XP_(—)211079.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283530 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283530, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283530 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9689, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC283530(Accession XP_(—)211079.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283530.

LOC283624 (Accession XP_(—)211126.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283624 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283624, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283624 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:480, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC283624(Accession XP_(—)211126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283624.

LOC284167 (Accession XP_(—)208171.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284167 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284167, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284167 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6945, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC284167(Accession XP_(—)208171.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284167.

LOC284313 (Accession XP_(—)209116.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284313 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284313, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284313 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3674, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC284313(Accession XP_(—)209116.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284313.

LOC284591 (Accession XP_(—)211529.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284591 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284591, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284591 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19633, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC284591(Accession XP_(—)211529.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284591.

LOC284791 (Accession XP_(—)211633.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284791 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284791, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284791 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11856, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC284791(Accession XP_(—)211633.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284791.

LOC285043 (Accession XP_(—)211742.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285043 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285043, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285043 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1586, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC285043(Accession XP_(—)211742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285043.

LOC285151 (Accession XP_(—)211782.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285151 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285151, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285151 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9288, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC285151(Accession XP_(—)211782.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285151.

LOC285452 (Accession XP_(—)209615.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285452 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285452, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285452 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14330, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC285452(Accession XP_(—)209615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285452.

LOC285687 (Accession XP_(—)211985.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285687 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285687, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285687 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15156, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC285687(Accession XP_(—)211985.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285687.

LOC285996 (Accession XP_(—)212128.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285996 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285996, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285996 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8402, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC285996(Accession XP_(—)212128.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285996.

LOC286220 (Accession XP_(—)209954.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286220 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286220, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286220 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1222, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC286220(Accession XP_(—)209954.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286220.

LOC286372 (Accession XP_(—)212294.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286372 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286372, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286372 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16638, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC286372(Accession XP_(—)212294.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286372.

LOC339568 (Accession XP_(—)295008.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339568 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339568, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339568 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12947, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC339568(Accession XP_(—)295008.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339568.

LOC340731 (Accession XP_(—)291690.2) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340731 BINDING SITE1 through LOC340731BINDING SITE5 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC340731, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340731BINDING SITE1 through LOC340731 BINDING SITE5, designated SEQ ID:6111,SEQ ID:9019, SEQ ID:17313, SEQ ID:10106 and SEQ ID:1668 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC340731(Accession XP_(—)291690.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340731.

LOC348461 (Accession XP_(—)302764.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348461 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348461, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348461 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC348461(Accession XP_(—)302764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348461.

LOC349408 (Accession XP_(—)303044.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349408 BINDING SITE1 through LOC349408BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349408, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349408BINDING SITE1 through LOC349408 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:6295,SEQ ID:10334 and SEQ ID:5729 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC349408(Accession XP_(—)303044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349408.

LOC349999 (Accession XP_(—)303713.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC349999(Accession XP_(—)303713.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349999.

LOC90246 (Accession XP_(—)030283.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90246 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90246,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90246 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7361, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC90246(Accession XP_(—)030283.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90246.

LOC90719 (Accession XP_(—)033704.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90719 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90719,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90719 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16755, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC90719(Accession XP_(—)033704.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90719.

LOC90906 (Accession XP_(—)034809.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90906 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90906,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90906 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17746, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of LOC90906(Accession XP_(—)034809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90906.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase 8 interacting protein 3 (MAPK8IP3,Accession NP_(—)203750.1) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAPK8IP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MAPK8IP3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPK8IP3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6962, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase 8 interacting protein 3 (MAPK8IP3, AccessionNP_(—)203750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPK8IP3.

MGC10772 (Accession NP_(—)085044.2) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10772 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10772,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10772 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of MGC10772(Accession NP_(—)085044.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10772.

MGC10870 (Accession NP_(—)115677.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10870 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10870,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10870 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17365, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of MGC10870(Accession NP_(—)115677.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10870.

MGC11102 (Accession NP_(—)115701.2) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC11102 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11102,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11102 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17225, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of MGC11102(Accession NP_(—)115701.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC11102.

MGC17299 (Accession NP_(—)653227.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC17299 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC17299,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC17299 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14020, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of MGC17299(Accession NP_(—)653227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC17299.

MGC2306 (Accession NP_(—)002041.2) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2306 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2306,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2306 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12989, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of MGC2306 (AccessionNP_(—)002041.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2306.

MGC2508 (Accession NP_(—)077303.1) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC2508 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2508,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2508 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11605, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of MGC2508 (AccessionNP_(—)077303.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC2508.

MTO1 (Accession NP_(—)598400.1) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MTO1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMTO1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MTO1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of MTO1 (AccessionNP_(—)598400.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTO1.

Myosin, light polypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444253.1) isanother GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYLK BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MYLK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MYLK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11895, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, lightpolypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444253.1), a gene which isinvolved in contraction of smooth muscle. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MYLK.

The function of MYLK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Myosin, lightpolypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444256.1) is another GAM391target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYLK BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MYLK, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MYLK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11895, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, lightpolypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444256.1), a gene which isinvolved in contraction of smooth muscle. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MYLK.

The function of MYLK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Myosin, lightpolypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444255.1) is another GAM391target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYLK BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MYLK, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MYLK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11895, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, lightpolypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444255.1), a gene which isinvolved in contraction of smooth muscle. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MYLK.

The function of MYLK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Myosin, lightpolypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444254.1) is another GAM391target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYLK BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MYLK, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MYLK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11895, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, lightpolypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444254.1), a gene which isinvolved in contraction of smooth muscle. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MYLK.

The function of MYLK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Myosin, lightpolypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444257.1) is another GAM391target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYLK BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MYLK, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MYLK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11895, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, lightpolypeptide kinase (MYLK, Accession NP_(—)444257.1), a gene which isinvolved in contraction of smooth muscle. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MYLK.

The function of MYLK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. N33 (AccessionNP_(—)006756.2) is another GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. N33 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by N33,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of N33 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6148, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of N33 (AccessionNP_(—)006756.2), a gene which is a putative integral membrane protein.and therefore may be associated with Metastatic prostate cancer.Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Metastatic prostate cancer, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with N33.

The function of N33 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Nucleoporin 54 kda(NUP54, Accession NP_(—)059122.2) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NUP54 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUP54,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUP54 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7998, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoporin 54 kda(NUP54, Accession NP_(—)059122.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NUP54.

Orthopedia homolog (drosophila) (OTP, Accession NP_(—)115485.1) isanother GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OTP BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by OTP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OTPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18727, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Orthopedia homolog(drosophila) (OTP, Accession NP_(—)115485.1), a gene which involves inthe development of the forebrain and spinal cord. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with OTP.

The function of OTP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM148.1. Progesterone receptormembrane component 2 (PGRMC2, Accession NP_(—)006311.1) is anotherGAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PGRMC2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PGRMC2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PGRMC2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:742, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Progesteronereceptor membrane component 2 (PGRMC2, Accession NP_(—)006311.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PGRMC2.

Preimplantation protein 3 (PREI3, Accession NP_(—)056202.1) is anotherGAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PREI3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PREI3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PREI3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13783, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Preimplantationprotein 3 (PREI3, Accession NP_(—)056202.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PREI3.

PRO2859 (Accession NP_(—)061013.1) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRO2859 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2859,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO2859 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16593, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of PRO2859 (AccessionNP_(—)061013.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRO2859.

Protease, serine, 11 (igf binding) (PRSS11, Accession NP_002766.1) isanother GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRSS11BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PRSS11, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPRSS11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15793, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Protease, serine,11 (igf binding) (PRSS11, Accession NP_(—)002766.1), a gene whichstimulates the proliferation and differentiation of a vast number ofcell types. Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRSS11.

The function of PRSS11 has been established by previous studies.Insulin- like growth factors (IGFs; OMIM Ref. No. 147440) stimulate theproliferation and differentiation of a vast number of cell types. Theaction of the growth factors is mediated and controlled by a complexsystem of components, including at least 2 different forms of IGF, 2 IGFreceptors (e.g., 147370), 7 different IGF-binding proteins (IGFBPs; OMIMRef. No. 146730), and several proteases that cleave the IGFBPs. CLONINGZumbrunn and Trueb (1996) cloned the cDNA for a human protein, termedL56 by them, that seemed to be part of the IGF signaling system. Thepredicted protein encodes a 480-amino acid polypeptide with a molecularmass of 51 kD. Zumbrunn and Trueb (1996) found that PRSS11 contains asecretory signal sequence, an IGFBP-binding domain, and a serineprotease domain. The serine protease domain is most similar to certainbacterial serine proteases. By Northern blot analysis, Zumbrunn andTrueb (1996) showed that PRSS11 is expressed in a variety of humantissues, with strongest expression in placenta. Hu et al. (1998) alsocloned PRSS11. The deduced 480-amino acid protein is 98% identical tothe cow, guinea pig, and rabbit proteins. It contains an N terminushomologous to MAC25 (IGFBP7; 602867) with a conserved Kazal-type serineprotease inhibitor motif, as well as a C-terminal PDZ domain.Semiquantitative RT-PCR and immunoblot analyses showed an approximately7-fold increase of PRSS11 in osteoarthritis cartilage compared withcontrols. Functional and mutational analyses indicated that PRS11 is aserine protease dependent on the presence of a serine at position 328

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Hu, S.-I.; Carozza, M.; Klein, M.; Nantermet, P.; Luk, D.; Crowl, R. M.:Human HtrA, an evolutionarily conserved serine protease identified as adifferentially expressed gene product in osteoarthritic cartilage. J.Biol. Chem. 273:34406-34412, 1998; and

Zumbrunn, J.; Trueb, B.: Localization of the gene for a serine proteasewith IGF-binding domain (PRSS11) to human chromosome 10q25.3-q26.2.Genomics 45:461-462, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of PRSS11 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 602194, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 15 (h+/peptide transporter), member 2(SLC15A2, Accession NP_(—)066568.2) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC15A2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC15A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC15A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1490, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 15 (h+/peptide transporter), member 2 (SLC15A2, AccessionNP_(—)066568.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC15A2.

Solute carrier family 19 (folate transporter), member 1 (SLC19A1,Accession NP_(—)003047.1) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC19A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC19A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC19A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16419, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 19 (folate transporter), member 1 (SLC19A1, AccessionNP_(—)003047.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC19A1.

Solute carrier family 20 (phosphate transporter), member 1 (SLC20A1,Accession NP_(—)005406.3) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC20A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC20A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC20A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 20 (phosphate transporter), member 1 (SLC20A1, AccessionNP_(—)005406.3), a gene which could be a sodium-phosphate symporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC20A1.

The function of SLC20A1 has been established by previous studies. Byexpression in Xenopus oocytes and in mammalian cells, Kavanaugh et al.(1994) determined that GLVR1 is a sodium-dependent phosphate symporter.Voltage-clamp analysis indicated net cation influx, suggesting thatphosphate is transported with excess sodium ions. Palmer et al. (1999)showed that the GLVR1 gene consists of 11 exons spanning approximately18 kb of genomic DNA. Exon 1 is noncoding. Using a luciferase reportergene assay in transiently transfected chondrocytes and osteoblasts,Palmer et al. (2001) determined that the activity of the promoter ofSLC20A1, which they called PIT1, requires a TATA-like sequence and asingle SP1 (OMIM Ref. No. 189906) site. They found that this SP1 sitecould bind SP1 and SP3 (OMIM Ref. No. 601804). Despite the conservationof sequence between the human and mouse promoter, the promoter of mousePit1 depends on a combination of several cis-acting elements.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kavanaugh, M. P.; Miller, D. G.; Zhang, W.; Law, W.; Kozak, S. L.;Kabat, D.; Miller, A. D.: Cell-surface receptors for gibbon ape leukemiavirus and amphotropic murine retrovirus are inducible sodium-dependentphosphate symporters. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 91:7071-7075, 1994; and

Palmer, G.; Manen, D.; Bonjour, J.-P.; Caverzasio, J.: Species-specificmechanisms control the activity of the Pit1/PIT1 phosphate transportergene promoter in mouse and human. Gene 279.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SLC20A1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 137570, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Solute carrier family 24 (sodium/potassium/calciumexchanger), member 1 (SLC24A1, Accession NP_(—)004718.1) is anotherGAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC24A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SLC24A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC24A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17502, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 1 (SLC24A1,Accession NP_(—)004718.1), a gene which is a critical component of thevisual transduction cascade, controlling the calcium concentration ofouter segments during light and darkness. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC24A1.

The function of SLC24A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Solute carrier family39 (zinc transporter), member 3 (SLC39A3, Accession NP_(—)653165.1) isanother GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC39A3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SLC39A3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLC39A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15092, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 39 (zinc transporter), member 3 (SLC39A3, AccessionNP_(—)653165.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC39A3.

SNRK (Accession NP_(—)060189.2) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNRK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNRK, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SNRK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12233, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of SNRK (AccessionNP_(—)060189.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNRK.

Sry (sex determining region y)-box 11 (SOX11, Accession NP_003099.1) isanother GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOX11 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SOX11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SOX11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14726, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Sry (sexdetermining region y)-box 11 (SOX11, Accession NP_(—)003099.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SOX11.

Sepiapterin reductase (7,8-dihydrobiopterin:nadp+ oxidoreductase) (SPR,Accession NP_(—)003115.1) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SPR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPR, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SPR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6469, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Sepiapterinreductase (7,8-dihydrobiopterin:nadp+ oxidoreductase) (SPR, AccessionNP_(—)003115.1), a gene which catalyzes the and therefore is associatedwith Sepiapterin reductase deficiency. Accordingly, utilities of GAM391include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Sepiapterin reductasedeficiency, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPR.

The function of SPR has been established by previous studies. Bonafe etal. (2001) reported 2 patients with progressive psychomotor retardation,dystonia, severe dopamine and serotonin deficiencies (low levels of5-hydroxyindoleacetic and homovanillic acids), and abnormal pterinpattern (high levels of biopterin and dihydrobiopterin) in cerebrospinalfluid. They presented with normal urinary pterins and withouthyperphenylalaninemia. Studies of skin fibroblasts revealed inactivesepiapterin reductase, the enzyme catalyzing the final 2-step reactionin the biosynthesis of tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4). Mutations in the SPRgene were detected in both patients: homozygous (182125.0001) in 1 andcompound heterozygous (182125.0002) in the other. The authors suggestedthat autosomal recessive deficiency of sepiapterin reductase leads toBH4 and neurotransmitter deficiencies without hyperphenylalaninemia andmay not be detected by neonatal screening for phenylketonuria.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Bonafe, L.; Thony, B.; Penzien, J. M.; Czarnecki, B.; Blau, N.:Mutations in the sepiapterin reductase gene cause a noveltetrahydrobiopterin-dependent monoamine- neurotransmitter deficiencywithout hyperphenylalaninemia. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 69:269-277, 2001; and

Blau, N.; Thony, B.; Renneberg, A.; Arnold, L. A.; Hyland, K.:Dihydropteridine reductase deficiency localized to the central nervoussystem. J. Inherit. Metab. Dis. 21:433-434, 1998.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SPR are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 182125, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Sprouty homolog 4 (drosophila) (SPRY4, AccessionNP_(—)112226.2) is another GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SPRY4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPRY4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SPRY4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1887, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Sprouty homolog 4(drosophila) (SPRY4, Accession NP_(—)112226.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPRY4.

Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (acute-phase responsefactor) (STAT3, Accession NP_(—)644805.1) is another GAM391 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. STAT3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by STAT3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STAT3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10246, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Signal transducerand activator of transcription 3 (acute-phase response factor) (STAT3,Accession NP_(—)644805.1), a gene which carries out a dual function:signal transduction and activation of transcription. Accordingly,utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAT3.

The function of STAT3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Signal transducer andactivator of transcription 3 (acute-phase response factor) (STAT3,Accession NP_(—)003141.2) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. STAT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by STAT3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STAT3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10246, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Signal transducerand activator of transcription 3 (acute-phase response factor) (STAT3,Accession NP_(—)003141.2), a gene which carries out a dual function:signal transduction and activation of transcription. Accordingly,utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAT3.

The function of STAT3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Surfeit 6 (SURF6,Accession NP_(—)006744.2) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SURF6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SURF6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SURF6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10519, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Surfeit 6 (SURF6,Accession NP_(—)006744.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SURF6.

Synaptotagmin iii (SYT3, Accession NP_(—)115674.1) is another GAM391target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3513, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin iii(SYT3, Accession NP_(—)115674.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT3.

TBC1D7 (Accession NP_(—)057579.1) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TBC1D7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TBC1D7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBC1D7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17570, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of TBC1D7 (AccessionNP_(—)057579.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TBC1D7.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065578.2) is anotherGAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4551, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065578.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065577.2) is anotherGAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4551, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065577.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 19 (TNFRSF19,Accession NP_(—)683760.1) is another GAM391 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF19 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TNFRSF19, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF19BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14661, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM391 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 19 (TNFRSF19, AccessionNP_(—)683760.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF19.

Testis-specific transcript, y-linked 14 (TTTY14, AccessionNP_(—)114138.1) is another GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TTTY14 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TTTY14,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TTTY14 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2750, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Testis-specifictranscript, y-linked 14 (TTTY14, Accession NP_(—)114138.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TTTY14.

Testis-specific transcript, y-linked 14 (TTTY14, AccessionXP_(—)291361.1) is another GAM391 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TTTY14 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TTTY14,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TTTY14 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2750, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM391 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:326.

Another function of GAM391 is therefore inhibition of Testis-specifictranscript, y-linked 14 (TTTY14, Accession XP_(—)291361.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM391 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TTTY14.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 633 (GAM633), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM633 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM633 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM633 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM633 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM633 gene encodes a GAM633 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM633 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM633 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:68, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM633 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM633 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM633 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM633 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM633 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:68, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM633folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM633 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM633 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM633 RNA is designated SEQID:340, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM633 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM633 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM633 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM633 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM633target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM633 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM633 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM633 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM633 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM633 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM633 target RNA into GAM633 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM633 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM633 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM633 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM633 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM633 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM633 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM633 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM633 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM633 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM633 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Adenylate cyclase 7 (ADCY7, Accession NM_(—)001114.1) is a GAM633 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCY7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byADCY7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADCY7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8228, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM633 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:340.

A function of GAM633 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase 7(ADCY7, Accession NM_(—)001114.1), a gene which this a membrane- bound,ca(2+)-inhibitable adenylyl cyclase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM633include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ADCY7.

The function of ADCY7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM75.1. KIAA1866 (AccessionXM_(—)027658.5) is another GAM633 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA1866 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1866, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1866 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3886,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM633 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:340.

Another function of GAM633 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1866(Accession XM_(—)027658.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM633 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1866.

KIAA1879 (Accession XM_(—)056635.4) is another GAM633 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1879 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1879,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1879 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6010, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM633 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:340.

Another function of GAM633 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1879(Accession XM_(—)056635.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM633 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1879.

LOC147178 (Accession) is another GAM633 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LOC147178 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found inthe 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC147178, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LOC147178 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:2676, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM633 RNA, herein designated GAMRNA, also designated SEQ ID:340.

Another function of GAM633 is therefore inhibition of LOC147178(Accession). Accordingly, utilities of GAM633 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOC147178.

LOC157697 (Accession XM_(—)291282.2) is another GAM633 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157697 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157697, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157697 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20176, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM633 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:340.

Another function of GAM633 is therefore inhibition of LOC157697(Accession XM_(—)291282.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM633 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157697.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 895 (GAM895), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM895 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM895 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM895 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the human genome.

GAM895 gene encodes a GAM895 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM895 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:93, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:93 is located at position 93949146 relative tochromosome 11.

GAM895 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM895 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM895 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM895 folded precursorRNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM895 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:93, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM895folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM895 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA is designated SEQID:379, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM895 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM895 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM895target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM895 RNA may have adifferent number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM895 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM895 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM895 target RNA into GAM895 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM895 target genes. The mRNA ofeach one of this plurality of GAM895 target genes comprises one or moretarget binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, andwhich when bound by GAM895 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM895 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM895 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM895 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM895 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM895 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family a (abc1), member 1 (ABCA1, AccessionNP_(—)005493.2) is a GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ABCA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ABCA1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofABCA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2647, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

A function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Atp-binding cassette,sub-family a (abc1), member 1 (ABCA1, Accession NP_(—)005493.2), a genewhich camp-dependent and sulfonylurea-sensitive anion transporter. andtherefore is associated with Tangier disease (high density lipoproteindeficiency type i ). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Tangier disease (high density lipoproteindeficiency type i ), and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ABCA1.

The function of ABCA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. AD034 (AccessionNP_(—)113668.2) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AD034 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AD034,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AD034 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5799, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of AD034 (AccessionNP_(—)113668.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AD034.

AD034 (Accession NP_(—)694550.1) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AD034 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by AD034, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AD034BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5799, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of AD034 (AccessionNP_(—)694550.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AD034.

Aprataxin (APTX, Accession NP_(—)778242.1) is another GAM895 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APTX BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by APTX, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APTXBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11308, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Aprataxin (APTX,Accession NP_(—)778242.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APTX.

Cdc42 guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 9 (ARHGEF9, AccessionNP_(—)056000.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF9, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARHGEF9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3229, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Cdc42 guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 9 (ARHGEF9, Accession NP_(—)056000.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGEF9.

Actin related protein 2/3 complex, subunit 5, 16 kda (ARPC5, AccessionNP_(—)005708.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARPC5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARPC5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ARPC5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3112, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Actin relatedprotein 2/3 complex, subunit 5, 16 kda (ARPC5, AccessionNP_(—)005708.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARPC5.

b5+b5R (Accession NP_(—)057314.1) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. b5+b5R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by b5+b5R,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of b5+b5R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14738, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of b5+b5R (AccessionNP_(—)057314.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith b5+b5R.

Baculoviral iap repeat-containing 5 (survivin) (BIRC5, AccessionNP_(—)001159.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BIRC5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BIRC5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BIRC5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19223, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Baculoviral iaprepeat-containing 5 (survivin) (BIRC5, Accession NP_(—)001159.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BIRC5.

Basonuclin (BNC, Accession NP_(—)001708.2) is another GAM895 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BNC BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BNC,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BNC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19010, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Basonuclin (BNC,Accession NP_(—)001708.2), a gene which plays a role in the maintenanceof proliferative capacity and prevention of terminal differentiation ofkeratinocytes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BNC.

The function of BNC and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM427.1. C13orf18 (AccessionNP_(—)079389.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C13orf18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C13orf18, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C13orf18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10373,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of C13orf18(Accession NP_(—)079389.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C13orf18.

Calcium-binding tyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated (fibrousheathin2) (CABy, Accession NP_(—)036321.2) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CABYR BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CABy, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CABYRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16855, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Calcium-bindingtyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated (fibrousheathin 2) (CABy,Accession NP_(—)036321.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CABYR.

Calcium-binding tyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated (fibrousheathin2) (CABy, Accession NP_(—)722453.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CABYR BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CABy, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CABYRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16855, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Calcium-bindingtyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated (fibrousheathin 2) (CABy,Accession NP_(—)722453.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CABYR.

Calcium-binding tyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated (fibrousheathin2) (CABy, Accession NP_(—)722452.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CABYR BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CABy, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CABYRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16855, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Calcium-bindingtyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated (fibrousheathin 2) (CABy,Accession NP_(—)722452.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CABYR.

Calcium-binding tyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated (fibrousheathin2) (CABy, Accession NP_(—)722454.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CABYR BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CABy, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CABYRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16855, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Calcium-bindingtyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated (fibrousheathin 2) (CABy,Accession NP_(—)722454.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CABYR.

Calcium-binding tyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated (fibrousheathin2) (CABy, Accession NP_(—)619585.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CABYR BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CABy, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CABYRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16855, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Calcium-bindingtyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated (fibrousheathin 2) (CABy,Accession NP_(—)619585.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CABYR.

Calmodulin 1 (phosphorylase kinase, delta) (CALM1, AccessionNP_(—)008819.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CALM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CALM1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CALM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10029, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Calmodulin 1(phosphorylase kinase, delta) (CALM1, Accession NP_(—)008819.1), a genewhich plays roles in growth and the cell cycle as well as in signaltransduction and the synthesis and release of neurotransmitters.Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CALM1.

The function of CALM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM180.1. Chromodomain protein,y chromosome-like (CDy, Accession NP_(—)004815.2) is another GAM895target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDYL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CDy, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CDYL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11324, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Chromodomainprotein, y chromosome-like (CDy, Accession NP_(—)004815.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDYL.

Chromodomain protein, y chromosome-like (CDy, Accession NP_(—)736608.1)is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDYLBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDy, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CDYL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11324, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Chromodomainprotein, y chromosome-like (CDy, Accession NP_(—)736608.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDYL.

Chromodomain protein, y chromosome-like (CDy, Accession NP_(—)736607.1)is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDYLBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDy, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CDYL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11324, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Chromodomainprotein, y chromosome-like (CDy, Accession NP_(—)736607.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDYL.

CGI-141 (Accession NP_(—)057156.1) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-141 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-141,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-141 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12491, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of CGI-141 (AccessionNP_(—)057156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-141.

Contactin 3 (plasmacytoma associated) (CNTN3, Accession XP_039627.7) isanother GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNTN3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CNTN3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNTN3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19069, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Contactin 3(plasmacytoma associated) (CNTN3, Accession XP_(—)039627.7), a genewhich may play a role in the initial growth and guidance of axons. andtherefore may be associated with Plasmacytomas. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Plasmacytomas,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with CNTN3.

The function of CNTN3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.2. CPR8 (AccessionNP_(—)065790.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CPR8 BINDING SITE1 and CPR8 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCPR8, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPR8 BINDING SITE1 andCPR8 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9187 and SEQ ID:1778 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of CPR8 (AccessionNP_(—)065790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPR8.

Camp responsive element binding protein-like 2 (CREBL2, AccessionNP_(—)001301.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CREBL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CREBL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CREBL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14613, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Camp responsiveelement binding protein-like 2 (CREBL2, Accession NP_(—)001301.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CREBL2.

DKFZp761B107 (Accession NP_(—)775734.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10303, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B107(Accession NP_(—)775734.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B107.

Edar-associated death domain (EDARADD, Accession NP_(—)542776.1) isanother GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EDARADDBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EDARADD, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of EDARADD BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Edar-associateddeath domain (EDARADD, Accession NP_(—)542776.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EDARADD.

Edar-associated death domain (EDARADD, Accession NP_(—)665860.1) isanother GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EDARADDBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EDARADD, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of EDARADD BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Edar-associateddeath domain (EDARADD, Accession NP_(—)665860.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EDARADD.

EEF2K (Accession NP_(—)037434.1) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EEF2K BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EEF2K,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EEF2K BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3811, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of EEF2K (AccessionNP_(—)037434.1), a gene which phosphorylates serine or threonine on theeukaryotic elongation factor-2 and therefore may be associated withSystemic lupus erythematosus and cancer. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Systemic lupuserythematosus and cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EEF2K.

The function of EEF2K and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. EXO70 (AccessionNP_(—)056034.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EXO70 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EXO70, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EXO70 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16998, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of EXO70 (AccessionNP_(—)056034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EXO70.

Fatty acid binding protein 7, brain (FABP7, Accession NP_(—)001437.1) isanother GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FABP7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FABP7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FABP7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14375, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Fatty acid bindingprotein 7, brain (FABP7, Accession NP_(—)001437.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FABP7.

Fc fragment of igg, low affinity iiib, receptor for (cd16) (FCGR3B,Accession NP_(—)000561.1) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FCGR3B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FCGR3B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FCGR3B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12304, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofigg, low affinity iiib, receptor for (cd16) (FCGR3B, AccessionNP_(—)000561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FCGR3B.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase,keratinocyte growth factor receptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzonsyndrome, pfeiffer syndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, AccessionNP_(—)075259.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FGFR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGFR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase, keratinocyte growth factorreceptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzon syndrome, pfeiffersyndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, Accession NP_(—)075259.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FGFR2.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase,keratinocyte growth factor receptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzonsyndrome, pfeiffer syndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, AccessionNP_(—)075418.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FGFR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGFR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase, keratinocyte growth factorreceptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzon syndrome, pfeiffersyndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, Accession NP_(—)075418.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FGFR2.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase,keratinocyte growth factor receptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzonsyndrome, pfeiffer syndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, AccessionNP_(—)075264.2) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FGFR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGFR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase, keratinocyte growth factorreceptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzon syndrome, pfeiffersyndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, Accession NP_(—)075264.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FGFR2.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase,keratinocyte growth factor receptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzonsyndrome, pfeiffer syndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, AccessionNP_(—)075261.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FGFR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGFR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase, keratinocyte growth factorreceptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzon syndrome, pfeiffersyndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, Accession NP_(—)075261.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FGFR2.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase,keratinocyte growth factor receptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzonsyndrome, pfeiffer syndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, AccessionNP_(—)075258.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FGFR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGFR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase, keratinocyte growth factorreceptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzon syndrome, pfeiffersyndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, Accession NP_(—)075258.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FGFR2.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase,keratinocyte growth factor receptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzonsyndrome, pfeiffer syndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, AccessionNP_(—)075420.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FGFR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGFR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase, keratinocyte growth factorreceptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzon syndrome, pfeiffersyndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, Accession NP_(—)075420.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FGFR2.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase,keratinocyte growth factor receptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzonsyndrome, pfeiffer syndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, AccessionNP_(—)075419.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FGFR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGFR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase, keratinocyte growth factorreceptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzon syndrome, pfeiffersyndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, Accession NP_(—)075419.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FGFR2.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase,keratinocyte growth factor receptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzonsyndrome, pfeiffer syndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, AccessionNP_(—)075417.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FGFR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGFR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase, keratinocyte growth factorreceptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzon syndrome, pfeiffersyndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, Accession NP_(—)075417.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FGFR2.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase,keratinocyte growth factor receptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzonsyndrome, pfeiffer syndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, AccessionNP_(—)000132.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FGFR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGFR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase, keratinocyte growth factorreceptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzon syndrome, pfeiffersyndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, Accession NP_(—)000132.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FGFR2.

Formin homology 2 domain containing 2 (FHOD2, Accession XP_(—)057927.2)is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FHOD2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by FHOD2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofFHOD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19209, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Formin homology 2domain containing 2 (FHOD2, Accession XP_(—)057927.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FHOD2.

FLJ10298 (Accession NP_(—)060520.2) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10298 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10298,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10298 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8638, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10298(Accession NP_(—)060520.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10298.

FLJ12747 (Accession XP_(—)290972.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12747 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12747,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12747 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19622, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12747(Accession XP_(—)290972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12747.

FLJ20360 (Accession NP_(—)060252.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20360 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20360,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20360 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6214, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20360(Accession NP_(—)060252.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20360.

FLJ20671 (Accession NP_(—)060394.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20671 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20671,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20671 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14149, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20671(Accession NP_(—)060394.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20671.

FLJ20719 (Accession NP_(—)060410.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20719 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20719,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20719 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17227, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20719(Accession NP_(—)060410.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20719.

FLJ23053 (Accession NP_(—)075058.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23053 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23053,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23053 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3463, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23053(Accession NP_(—)075058.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23053.

Fbj murine osteosarcoma viral oncogene homolog b (FOSB, AccessionNP_(—)006723.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FOSB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FOSB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FOSB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13889, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Fbj murineosteosarcoma viral oncogene homolog b (FOSB, Accession NP_(—)006723.1),a gene which interacts with jun proteins enhancing their dna bindingactivity. and therefore may be associated with Cocaine addiction.Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Cocaine addiction, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FOSB.

The function of FOSB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM53.1. Forkhead box a1 (FOXA1,Accession NP_(—)004487.2) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FOXA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FOXA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19373, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box a1(FOXA1, Accession NP_(—)004487.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FOXA1.

Forkhead box d4 (FOXD4, Accession XP_(—)095746.6) is another GAM895target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXD4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FOXD4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXD4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5668, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box d4(FOXD4, Accession XP_(—)095746.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FOXD4.

Fucose-1-phosphate guanylyltransferase (FPGT, Accession NP_(—)003829.1)is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FPGTBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by FPGT, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofFPGT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17275, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Fucose-1-phosphateguanylyltransferase (FPGT, Accession NP_(—)003829.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FPGT.

HIST2H2BE (Accession NP_(—)003519.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HIST2H2BE BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHIST2H2BE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIST2H2BE BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7494, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of HIST2H2BE(Accession NP_(—)003519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HIST2H2BE.

Hippocalcin like 4 (HPCAL4, Accession NP_(—)057341.1) is another GAM895target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HPCAL4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby HPCAL4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HPCAL4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11696, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Hippocalcin like 4(HPCAL4, Accession NP_(—)057341.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HPCAL4.

Interferon regulatory factor 5 (IRF5, Accession NP_(—)002191.1) isanother GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IRF5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IRF5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IRF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4930, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Interferonregulatory factor 5 (IRF5, Accession NP_(—)002191.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IRF5.

Interferon regulatory factor 5 (IRF5, Accession NP_(—)116032.1) isanother GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IRF5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IRF5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IRF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4930, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Interferonregulatory factor 5 (IRF5, Accession NP_(—)116032.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IRF5.

Potassium voltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, beta member 1(KCNAB1, Accession NP_(—)003462.2) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNAB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNAB1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNAB1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13233, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, beta member 1 (KCNAB1,Accession NP_(—)003462.2), a gene which is the regulatory beta subunitfor a shaker-related voltage-gated potassium channel. Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNAB1.

The function of KCNAB1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM333.1. Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, beta member 1 (KCNAB1,Accession NP_(—)751891.1) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNAB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNAB1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNAB1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13233, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, beta member 1 (KCNAB1,Accession NP_(—)751891.1), a gene which is the regulatory beta subunitfor a shaker-related voltage-gated potassium channel. Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNAB1.

The function of KCNAB1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM333.1. Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, beta member 1 (KCNAB1,Accession NP_(—)751892.1) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNAB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNAB1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNAB1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13233, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, beta member 1 (KCNAB1,Accession NP_(—)751892.1), a gene which is the regulatory beta subunitfor a shaker-related voltage-gated potassium channel. Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNAB1.

The function of KCNAB1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM333.1. Kdel (lys-asp-glu-leu)endoplasmic reticulum protein retention receptor 3 (KDELR3, AccessionNP_(—)006846.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KDELR3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KDELR3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KDELR3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20033, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Kdel(lys-asp-glu-leu) endoplasmic reticulum protein retention receptor 3(KDELR3, Accession NP_(—)006846.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KDELR3.

Kinase insert domain receptor (a type iii receptor tyrosine kinase)(KDR, Accession NP_(—)002244.1) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KDR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KDR, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KDR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5354, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Kinase insertdomain receptor (a type iii receptor tyrosine kinase) (KDR, AccessionNP_(—)002244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KDR.

KIAA0237 (Accession NP_(—)055562.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0237 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0237,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0237 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14809, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0237(Accession NP_(—)055562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0237.

KIAA1594 (Accession XP_(—)050754.5) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1594 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1594,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1594 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13533, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1594(Accession XP_(—)050754.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1594.

KIAA1805 (Accession NP_(—)115810.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1805 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1805,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1805 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11408, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1805(Accession NP_(—)115810.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1805.

KIAA1894 (Accession XP_(—)058025.2) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1894 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1894,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1894 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1894(Accession XP_(—)058025.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1894.

KIAA1904 (Accession XP_(—)056282.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1904 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1904,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1904 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17616, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1904(Accession XP_(—)056282.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1904.

LCHN (Accession XP_(—)098615.2) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LCHN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LCHN, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LCHN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13004, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LCHN (AccessionXP_(—)098615.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LCHN.

LGN (Accession NP_(—)037428.2) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LGN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LGN, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LGN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9501, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LGN (AccessionNP_(—)037428.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LGN.

LOC126755 (Accession XP_(—)059074.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126755 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126755, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126755 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11812, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC126755(Accession XP_(—)059074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126755.

LOC134637 (Accession XP_(—)059727.3) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC134637 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC134637, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC134637 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6440, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC134637(Accession XP_(—)059727.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC134637.

LOC146520 (Accession XP_(—)085492.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146520 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146520, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146520 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4472, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC146520(Accession XP_(—)085492.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146520.

LOC148696 (Accession XP_(—)097505.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148696 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148696, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148696 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12372, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC148696(Accession XP_(—)097505.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148696.

LOC151584 (Accession XP_(—)098089.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151584 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151584, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151584 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19877, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC151584(Accession XP_(—)098089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151584.

LOC154084 (Accession XP_(—)098468.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154084 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154084, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154084 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10300, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC154084(Accession XP_(—)098468.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154084.

LOC158427 (Accession NP_(—)640339.3) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158427 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158427, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158427 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1013, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC158427(Accession NP_(—)640339.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158427.

LOC199953 (Accession XP_(—)114067.2) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199953 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199953, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199953 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC199953(Accession XP_(—)114067.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199953.

LOC203107 (Accession XP_(—)300975.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC203107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203107 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC203107(Accession XP_(—)300975.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203107.

LOC203504 (Accession XP_(—)117550.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203504 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC203504, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203504 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15970, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC203504(Accession XP_(—)117550.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203504.

LOC221424 (Accession XP_(—)168060.2) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221424 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221424, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221424 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9114, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC221424(Accession XP_(—)168060.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221424.

LOC256861 (Accession XP_(—)173004.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256861 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256861, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256861 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14032, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC256861(Accession XP_(—)173004.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256861.

LOC283104 (Accession XP_(—)210888.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283104 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283104, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283104 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10722, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC283104(Accession XP_(—)210888.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283104.

LOC283241 (Accession NP_(—)787089.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC283241(Accession NP_(—)787089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283241.

LOC283248 (Accession NP_(—)775858.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283248 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283248, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283248 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18722, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC283248(Accession NP_(—)775858.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283248.

LOC283425 (Accession XP_(—)208665.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283425 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283425, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283425 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2908, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC283425(Accession XP_(—)208665.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283425.

LOC283578 (Accession XP_(—)208746.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283578 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283578, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283578 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14912, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC283578(Accession XP_(—)208746.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283578.

LOC284018 (Accession XP_(—)211303.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284018 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284018, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284018 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12876, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC284018(Accession XP_(—)211303.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284018.

LOC284433 (Accession XP_(—)210787.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284433 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284433, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284433 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6998, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC284433(Accession XP_(—)210787.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284433.

LOC284440 (Accession XP_(—)209210.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284440 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284440, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284440 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC284440(Accession XP_(—)209210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284440.

LOC284530 (Accession XP_(—)211512.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284530 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284530, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284530 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11717, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC284530(Accession XP_(—)211512.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284530.

LOC284840 (Accession XP_(—)211657.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284840 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284840, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284840 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14102, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC284840(Accession XP_(—)211657.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284840.

LOC284950 (Accession XP_(—)211703.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284950 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284950, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284950 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13512, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC284950(Accession XP_(—)211703.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284950.

LOC285167 (Accession XP_(—)211790.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285167 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285167, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285167 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13845, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC285167(Accession XP_(—)211790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285167.

LOC285256 (Accession XP_(—)211818.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285256 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285256, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285256 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18929, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC285256(Accession XP_(—)211818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285256.

LOC285500 (Accession XP_(—)209639.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285500 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285500, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285500 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17122, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC285500(Accession XP_(—)209639.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285500.

LOC285595 (Accession XP_(—)211948.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285595 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285595, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285595 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14073, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC285595(Accession XP_(—)211948.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285595.

LOC285656 (Accession XP_(—)211976.2) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285656 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285656, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285656 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14073, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC285656(Accession XP_(—)211976.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285656.

LOC285954 (Accession XP_(—)212085.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285954 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285954, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285954 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC285954(Accession XP_(—)212085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285954.

LOC286177 (Accession XP_(—)212215.3) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3170, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC286177(Accession XP_(—)212215.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286177.

LOC286401 (Accession XP_(—)212310.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286401 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286401, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286401 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5918, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC286401(Accession XP_(—)212310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286401.

LOC286437 (Accession XP_(—)210050.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286437 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286437, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286437 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17684, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC286437(Accession XP_(—)210050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286437.

LOC286532 (Accession XP_(—)210093.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286532 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286532, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286532 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3346, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC286532(Accession XP_(—)210093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286532.

LOC339299 (Accession XP_(—)294904.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339299 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339299, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339299 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4240, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC339299(Accession XP_(—)294904.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339299.

LOC339831 (Accession XP_(—)295080.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339831 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339831, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339831 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC339831(Accession XP_(—)295080.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339831.

LOC340327 (Accession XP_(—)294325.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340327 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340327, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340327 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3197, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC340327(Accession XP_(—)294325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340327.

LOC340527 (Accession XP_(—)291321.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340527 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340527, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340527 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13494, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC340527(Accession XP_(—)291321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340527.

LOC346259 (Accession XP_(—)299387.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346259 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC346259, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346259 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8351, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC346259(Accession XP_(—)299387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346259.

LOC348393 (Accession XP_(—)302741.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348393 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348393, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348393 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9564, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC348393(Accession XP_(—)302741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348393.

LOC348475 (Accession XP_(—)300748.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18223, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC348475(Accession XP_(—)300748.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348475.

LOC348532 (Accession XP_(—)302818.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348532 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348532, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348532 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9564, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC348532(Accession XP_(—)302818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348532.

LOC348989 (Accession XP_(—)302935.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348989 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348989, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348989 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14073, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC348989(Accession XP_(—)302935.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348989.

LOC349254 (Accession XP_(—)300471.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349254 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349254, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349254 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC349254(Accession XP_(—)300471.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349254.

LOC349327 (Accession XP_(—)300483.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349327 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349327, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349327 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC349327(Accession XP_(—)300483.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349327.

LOC92973 (Accession XP_(—)048529.2) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92973 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92973,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92973 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1682, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LOC92973(Accession XP_(—)048529.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92973.

LSM6 (Accession NP_(—)009011.1) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LSM6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LSM6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LSM6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8191, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of LSM6 (AccessionNP_(—)009011.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LSM6.

Melanoma antigen, family a, 12 (MAGEA12, Accession NP_(—)005358.1) isanother GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAGEA12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MAGEA12, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MAGEA12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14575, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Melanoma antigen,family a, 12 (MAGEA12, Accession NP_(—)005358.1), a gene which may playa role in tumor transformation or aspects of tumor progression andtherefore may be associated with Melanoma. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Melanoma, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAGEA12.

The function of MAGEA12 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM499.2. Melanoma antigen,family a, 3 (MAGEA3, Accession NP_(—)005353.1) is another GAM895 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAGEA3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMAGEA3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAGEA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14575, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Melanoma antigen,family a, 3 (MAGEA3, Accession NP_(—)005353.1), a gene which may play arole in embryonal development and tumor transformation or aspects oftumor progression. antigen recognized on a melanoma by autologouscytolytic t lymphocytes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MAGEA3.

The function of MAGEA3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM842.2. Melanoma antigen,family a, 6 (MAGEA6, Accession NP_(—)787064.1) is another GAM895 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAGEA6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MAGEA6, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAGEA6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14575, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Melanoma antigen,family a, 6 (MAGEA6, Accession NP_(—)787064.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MAGEA6.

Melanoma antigen, family a, 6 (MAGEA6, Accession NP_(—)005354.1) isanother GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAGEA6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MAGEA6, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MAGEA6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14575, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Melanoma antigen,family a, 6 (MAGEA6, Accession NP_(—)005354.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MAGEA6.

Melanoma antigen, family a, 9 (MAGEA9, Accession NP_(—)005356.1) isanother GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAGEA9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MAGEA9, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMAGEA9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7705, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Melanoma antigen,family a, 9 (MAGEA9, Accession NP_(—)005356.1), a gene which may play arole in embryonal development and tumor transformation or aspects oftumor progression. Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAGEA9.

The function of MAGEA9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM207.2. MDC1 (AccessionNP_(—)055456.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MDC1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MDC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4580, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of MDC1 (AccessionNP_(—)055456.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MDC1.

Methyl cpg binding protein 2 (rett syndrome) (MECP2, AccessionNP_(—)004983.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MECP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MECP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MECP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:534, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Methyl cpg bindingprotein 2 (rett syndrome) (MECP2, Accession NP_(—)004983.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MECP2.

MGC15827 (Accession NP_(—)116271.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15827 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15827,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15827 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14513, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of MGC15827(Accession NP_(—)116271.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15827.

MGC4562 (Accession NP_(—)588616.1) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGC4562 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4562,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4562 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4552, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of MGC4562 (AccessionNP_(—)588616.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGC4562.

Myosin va (heavy polypeptide 12, myoxin) (MYO5A, Accession NP_000250.1)is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYO5ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MYO5A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMYO5A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18843, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Myosin va (heavypolypeptide 12, myoxin) (MYO5A, Accession NP_(—)000250.1), a gene whichmay have a role in intracellular transport. and therefore may beassociated with Griscelli syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM895include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Griscelli syndrome., andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with MYO5A.

The function of MYO5A has been established by previous studies. Engleand Kennett (1994) cloned the human homolog of the ‘dilute’ gene andassigned it to human chromosome 15 by Southern blot analysis of a panelof human/rodent somatic cell hybrids. The ‘dilute’ gene maps to mousechromosome 9, distal to a group of 3 loci of which the human homologsare located in the region 15q22-q26. Engle and Kennett (1994) suggestedGriscelli syndrome (OMIM Ref. No. 214450) and neuroectodermalmelanolysosomal disease (OMIM Ref. No. 256710) as candidates formutations in the myoxin gene. By somatic cell hybrid analysis and insitu hybridization, Moore et al. (1995) mapped the MYH12 gene to 15q21,thus extending distally the region of chromosome 15 with homology ofsynteny to mouse chromosome 9.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of MYO5A.The ‘flailer’ (flr) mouse exhibits a phenotype consisting of frequentfalling, convulsive limb movements (leg flailing), and ataxia persistentinto adulthood. The phenotype is similar to that of homozygotes for nullalleles of Myo5a. Jones et al. (2000) determined that the flailer mouseexpresses a novel gene combining the promoter and first 2 exons ofguanine nucleotide-binding protein beta-5 (GNB5; 604447) with theC-terminal exons of the closely linked myosin- 5A (MyoVA) gene (Myo5a).Biochemical and genetic studies indicated that the flailer protein,which is expressed predominantly in brain, competes with wildtype MyoVAin vivo, preventing the localization of smooth endoplasmic reticulumvesicles in the dendritic spines of cerebellar Purkinje cells. Theflailer protein thus has a dominant- negative mechanism of action with arecessive mode of inheritance due to the dependence of competitivebinding on the ratio between mutant and wildtype proteins. Thechromosomal arrangement of Myo5a upstream of Gnb5 is consistent withnonhomologous recombination as the mutational mechanism.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for MYO5A isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Jones, J. M.; Huang, J.-D.; Mermall, V.; Hamilton, B. A.; Mooseker, M.S.; Escay, A.; Copeland, N. G.; Jenkins, N. A.; Meisler, M. H.: Themouse neurological mutant flailer expresses a novel hybrid gene derivedby exon shuffling between Gnb5 and Myo5a. Hum. Molec. Genet. 9:821-828,2000; and

Pastural, E.; Barrat, F. J.; Dufourcq-Lagelouse, R.; Certain, S.; Sanal,O.; Jabado, N.; Seger, R.; Griscelli, C.; Fischer, A.; de Saint Basile,G.: Griscelli disease maps to chromoso.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of MYO5A arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 160777, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Myozenin 3 (MYOZ3, Accession NP_(—)588612.1) is anotherGAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYOZ3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MYOZ3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYOZ3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11685, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Myozenin 3 (MYOZ3,Accession NP_(—)588612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MYOZ3.

MYST2 (Accession NP_(—)008998.1) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MYST2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYST2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYST2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3346, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of MYST2 (AccessionNP_(—)008998.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MYST2.

Ndrg family member 4 (NDRG4, Accession NP_(—)075061.1) is another GAM895target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDRG4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NDRG4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NDRG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12095, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Ndrg family member4 (NDRG4, Accession NP_(—)075061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NDRG4.

Ndrg family member 4 (NDRG4, Accession NP_(—)065198.1) is another GAM895target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDRG4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NDRG4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NDRG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12095, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Ndrg family member4 (NDRG4, Accession NP_(—)065198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NDRG4.

Niemann-pick disease, type c2 (NPC2, Accession NP_(—)006423.1) isanother GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPC2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NPC2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NPC2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10948, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Niemann-pickdisease, type c2 (NPC2, Accession NP_(—)006423.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NPC2.

Nad(p)h dehydrogenase, quinone 1 (NQO1, Accession NP_(—)000894.1) isanother GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NQO1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NQO1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NQO1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13009, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Nad(p)hdehydrogenase, quinone 1 (NQO1, Accession NP_(—)000894.1), a gene whichis cytochrome b5 reductase which reduces redox dyes and quinones.Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NQO1.

The function of NQO1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. 5′-nucleotidase, ecto(cd73) (NT5E, Accession NP_(—)002517.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NT5E BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NT5E,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NT5E BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of 5′-nucleotidase,ecto (cd73) (NT5E, Accession NP_(—)002517.1) . Accordingly, utilities ofGAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NT5E.

P5 (Accession NP_(—)005733.1) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. P5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P5, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of P5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17994, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of P5 (AccessionNP_(—)005733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith P5.

Protein phosphatase 3 (formerly 2b), catalytic subunit, alpha isoform(calcineurin a alpha) (PPP3CA, Accession NP_(—)000935.1) is anotherGAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP3CA BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PPP3CA, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP3CABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4752, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 3 (formerly 2b), catalytic subunit, alpha isoform(calcineurin a alpha) (PPP3CA, Accession NP_(—)000935.1), a gene whichis the catalytic subunit of calcium-dependent, calmodulin-stimulatedprotein phosphatase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP3CA.

The function of PPP3CA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM451.1. Protein kinase,y-linked (PRKY, Accession NP_(—)002751.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKY BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRKY,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKY BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19311, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,y-linked (PRKY, Accession NP_(—)002751.1), a gene which is a putativeprotein kinase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRKY.

The function of PRKY and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Protein s (alpha)(PROS1, Accession NP_(—)000304.1) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PROS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PROS1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PROS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1078, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Protein s (alpha)(PROS1, Accession NP_(—)000304.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PROS1.

Prostaglandin d2 receptor (dp) (PTGDR, Accession NP_(—)000944.1) isanother GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGDR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PTGDR, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGDRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1012, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin d2receptor (dp) (PTGDR, Accession NP_(—)000944.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGDR.

Peroxisomal farnesylated protein (PXF, Accession NP_(—)002848.1) isanother GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PXF BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PXF, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PXFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17226, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Peroxisomalfarnesylated protein (PXF, Accession NP_(—)002848.1), a gene which mayfunction in peroxisomal biogenesis or assembly and therefore may beassociated with Peroxisome biogenesis disorder (pbd). Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofPeroxisome biogenesis disorder (pbd), and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PXF.

The function of PXF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Rab5a, member rasoncogene family (RAB5A, Accession NP_(—)004153.2) is another GAM895target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB5A BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RAB5A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB5A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3629, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Rab5a, member rasoncogene family (RAB5A, Accession NP_(—)004153.2), a gene which is arate-limiting component of the machinery regulating the kinetics ofmembrane traffic. Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAB5A.

The function of RAB5A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Rap2a, member of rasoncogene family (RAP2A, Accession NP_(—)066361.1) is another GAM895target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAP2A BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RAP2A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAP2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8623, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Rap2a, member ofras oncogene family (RAP2A, Accession NP_(—)066361.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAP2A.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739580.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739580.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739579.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739579.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)055552.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)055552.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Seryl-trna synthetase 2 (SARS2, Accession NP_(—)060297.1) is anotherGAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SARS2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SARS2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SARS2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3298, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Seryl-trnasynthetase 2 (SARS2, Accession NP_(—)060297.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SARS2.

Sec23 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (SEC23B, Accession NP_(—)116781.1) isanother GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEC23BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SEC23B, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SEC23B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:505,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Sec23 homolog b(s. cerevisiae) (SEC23B, Accession NP_(—)116781.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SEC23B.

Sec23 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (SEC23B, Accession NP_(—)006354.2) isanother GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEC23BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SEC23B, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SEC23B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:505,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Sec23 homolog b(s. cerevisiae) (SEC23B, Accession NP_(—)006354.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SEC23B.

Sec23 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (SEC23B, Accession NP_(—)116780.1) isanother GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEC23BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SEC23B, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SEC23B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:505,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Sec23 homolog b(s. cerevisiae) (SEC23B, Accession NP_(—)116780.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SEC23B.

Sideroflexin 1 (SFXN1, Accession NP_(—)073591.2) is another GAM895target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFXN1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SFXN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFXN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Sideroflexin 1(SFXN1, Accession NP_(—)073591.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFXN1.

Siat7c (Accession NP_(—)694541.1) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. Siat7c BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Siat7c,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Siat7c BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3113, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Siat7c (AccessionNP_(—)694541.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith Siat7c.

S-phase kinase-associated protein 1a (p19a) (SKP1A, AccessionNP_(—)008861.2) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SKP1A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SKP1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SKP1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19958, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of S-phasekinase-associated protein 1a (p19a) (SKP1A, Accession NP_008861.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SKP1A.

S-phase kinase-associated protein 1a (p19a) (SKP1A, AccessionNP_(—)733779.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SKP1A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SKP1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SKP1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19958, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of S-phasekinase-associated protein 1a (p19a) (SKP1A, Accession NP_733779.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SKP1A.

Spermatogenesis associated 2 (SPATA2, Accession NP_(—)006029.1) isanother GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPATA2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SPATA2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSPATA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17327, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Spermatogenesisassociated 2 (SPATA2, Accession NP_(—)006029.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPATA2.

SRGAP1 (Accession XP_(—)051143.3) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SRGAP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRGAP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRGAP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6087, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of SRGAP1 (AccessionXP_(—)051143.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SRGAP1.

Signal transducer and activator of transcription 1, 91 kda (STAT1,Accession NP_(—)009330.1) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. STAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by STAT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STAT1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14937, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Signal transducerand activator of transcription 1, 91 kda (STAT1, Accession NP_009330.1),a gene which is involved in transcriptional regulation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAT1.

The function of STAT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Synaptotagmin vi (SYT6,Accession XP_(—)086135.1) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SYT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SYT6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SYT6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9597, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin vi(SYT6, Accession XP_(—)086135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT6.

Tbc1 domain family, member 4 (TBC1D4, Accession NP_(—)055647.1) isanother GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBC1D4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TBC1D4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTBC1D4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14754, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Tbc1 domainfamily, member 4 (TBC1D4, Accession NP_(—)055647.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TBC1D4.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065575.1) is anotherGAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE1and TCL6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TCL6 BINDING SITE1 and TCL6 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:779 and SEQ ID:5137 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065575.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)055233.1) is anotherGAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE1and TCL6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TCL6 BINDING SITE1 and TCL6 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:5137 and SEQ ID:779 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)055233.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065577.2) is anotherGAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE1and TCL6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TCL6 BINDING SITE1 and TCL6 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:779 and SEQ ID:5137 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065577.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)036600.2) is anotherGAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE1and TCL6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TCL6 BINDING SITE1 and TCL6 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:5137 and SEQ ID:779 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)036600.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

TPT (Accession NP_(—)055132.1) is another GAM895 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TPT BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TPT, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TPT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17162, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of TPT (AccessionNP_(—)055132.1), a gene which Moderately similar to decaprenyldiphosphate synthase (S. pombe dps) and therefore may be associated withTriphalangeal thumb- polysyndactyly syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Triphalangealthumb-polysyndactyly syndrome, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TPT.

The function of TPT has been established by previous studies. Nicolaiand Hamel (1988) described a large family in which multiple membersexhibited a spectrum of pre- and postaxial anomalies of the limbsinherited as an autosomal dominant. In another study of this family,Tsukurov et al. (1994) found linkage of the malformation to a highlypolymorphic locus containing a short tandem repeat sequence (STR),D7S550, located at 7q36; maximum lod score =6.85 at theta =0.0. Thisregion is homologous to a segment of mouse chromosome 5 where 2nonallelic mutations, ‘hammer- toe’ (Hm) and ‘hemimelic extra toes’(Hx), have been mapped. In the family reported by Tsukurov et al.(1994), hand malformations were typically bilateral but usuallyasymmetric. Both pre- and postaxial polydactyly and syndactyly werepresent. In all affected individuals the thumb was triphalangeal and theindex finger was normal. Malformations of the feet were present in someaffected persons but were usually less severe than those observed in thehands. Variable expression of the disease gene was demonstrated byasymmetries in limb deformities of affected individuals and thedifferences observed between monozygotic twins. Heus et al. (1999)constructed a detailed physical map of the candidate region for thisform of preaxial polydactyly. They used a combination of methods toidentify and position 11 transcripts within this map. By recombinationanalysis on families with preaxial polydactyly, they reduced thecandidate region to approximately 450 kb. Mapping to the refinedcandidate region were the homeo box gene HLXB9 (OMIM Ref. No. 142994), aputative receptor (C7ORF2; 605522), and 2 transcripts of unknownfunction. All 4 transcripts were analyzed and sequenced in patients withpreaxial polydactyly, but no pathogenic mutations were identified. Balciet al. (1999) described a Turkish family with triphalangealthumb-polysyndactyly syndrome. Characteristic findings in this familywere triphalangeal thumb, webbing between third, fourth, and fifthfingers associated with bony synostosis in the distal phalanges of thesame fingers, and pre- and postaxial polysyndactyly of the feet. Someaffected members of the family showed a more severe phenotype withcomplete syndactyly of all fingers giving a ‘cup-like’ appearance to thehands. Genetic linkage studies demonstrated linkage to 7q36. Kantaputraand Chalidapong (2000) reported a Thai man who had triphalangealthumb-polysyndactyly syndrome and his daughter who had tibialhemimelia-polysyndactyly-triphalangeal thumb syndrome (OMIM Ref. No.188770). The authors proposed that these conditions are actually thesame disorder with wide variability. They suggested this condition becalled ‘tibial hemimelia-polysyndactyly-triphalangeal thumbs syndrome.’

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Kantaputra, P. N.; Chalidapong, P.: Are triphalangealthumb-polysyndactyly syndrome (TPTPS) and tibialhemimelia-polysyndactyly-triphalangeal thumb syndrome (THPTTS)identical?: A father with TPTPS and his daughter with THPTTS in a Thaifamily. Am. J. Med. Genet. 93:126-131, 2000; and

Nicolai, J.-P. A.; Hamel, B. C. J.: A family with complex bilateralpolysyndactyly. J. Hand Surg. 13A:405-407, 1988.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TPT are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 190605, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Unc-5 homolog d (c. elegans) (UNC5D, AccessionNP_(—)543148.1) is another GAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UNC5D BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UNC5D, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UNC5D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20188, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Unc-5 homolog d(c. elegans) (UNC5D, Accession NP_(—)543148.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM895 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UNC5D.

Vent-like homeobox 2 (VENTX2, Accession NP_(—)055283.1) is anotherGAM895 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VENTX2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by VENTX2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VENTX2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6385, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM895 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of Vent-like homeobox2 (VENTX2, Accession NP_(—)055283.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with VENTX2.

ZNF-kaiso (Accession NP_(—)006768.1) is another GAM895 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF-kaiso BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byZNF-kaiso, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF-kaiso BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3272, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM895 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:379.

Another function of GAM895 is therefore inhibition of ZNF-kaiso(Accession NP_(—)006768.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM895 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ZNF-kaiso.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 1032 (GAM1032), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM1032 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM1032 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM1032 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM1032 gene encodes a GAM1032 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM1032 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:169, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:169 is located at position 141427181 relative tochromosome 8.

GAM1032 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM1032 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM1032 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM1032 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:169, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM1032folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM1032 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA is designated SEQID:303, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM1032 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM1032 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM1032target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM1032 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM1032 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM1032 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM1032 target RNA into GAM1032 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM1032 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM1032 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM1032 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM1032 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM1032 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM1032 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM1032 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM1032 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Acid phosphatase 1, soluble (ACP1, Accession NP_(—)004291.1) is aGAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACP1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ACP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ACP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2659, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

A function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Acid phosphatase 1,soluble (ACP1, Accession NP_(—)004291.1), a gene which as demonstratedin starch-gel electrophoresis. and therefore may be associated with Acidphosphatase 1, soluble, a/b polymorphism of. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Acid phosphatase1, soluble, a/b polymorphism of, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ACP1.

The function of ACP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Acid phosphatase 1,soluble (ACP1, Accession NP_(—)009030.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ACP1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ACP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2659, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Acid phosphatase1, soluble (ACP1, Accession NP_(—)009030.1), a gene which asdemonstrated in starch-gel electrophoresis. and therefore may beassociated with Acid phosphatase 1, soluble, a/b polymorphism of.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Acid phosphatase 1, soluble, a/b polymorphism of, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with ACP1.

The function of ACP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Acid phosphatase 1,soluble (ACP1, Accession NP_(—)808222.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ACP1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ACP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2659, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Acid phosphatase1, soluble (ACP1, Accession NP_(—)808222.1), a gene which asdemonstrated in starch-gel electrophoresis. and therefore may beassociated with Acid phosphatase 1, soluble, a/b polymorphism of.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Acid phosphatase 1, soluble, a/b polymorphism of, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with ACP1.

The function of ACP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Adenylate cyclase 1(brain) (ADCY1, Accession NP_(—)066939.1) is another GAM1032 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCY1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by ADCY1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADCY1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5742, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase1 (brain) (ADCY1, Accession NP_(—)066939.1), a gene which acalmodulin-sensitive adenylyl cyclase. it may play a role in memoryacquisition and learning. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADCY1.

The function of ADCY1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. Amyotrophic lateralsclerosis 2 (juvenile) (ALS2, Accession NP_(—)065970.1) is anotherGAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALS2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ALS2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALS2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5747, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Amyotrophiclateral sclerosis 2 (juvenile) (ALS2, Accession NP_(—)065970.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALS2.

Angiomotin (AMOT, Accession NP_(—)573572.1) is another GAM1032 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AMOT BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAMOT, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AMOT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Angiomotin (AMOT,Accession NP_(—)573572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AMOT.

ANKT (Accession NP_(—)057443.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ANKT BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byANKT, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANKT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of ANKT (AccessionNP_(—)057443.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ANKT.

ANKT (Accession NP_(—)060924.4) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ANKT BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byANKT, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANKT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of ANKT (AccessionNP_(—)060924.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ANKT.

Apolipoprotein l, 6 (APOL6, Accession NP_(—)085144.1) is another GAM1032target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOL6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby APOL6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOL6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,6 (APOL6, Accession NP_(—)085144.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with APOL6.

Bardet-biedl syndrome 4 (BBS4, Accession NP_(—)149017.2) is anotherGAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BBS4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BBS4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BBS4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12747, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Bardet-biedlsyndrome 4 (BBS4, Accession NP_(—)149017.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BBS4.

BG1 (Accession NP_(—)055977.3) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BG1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19594, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of BG1 (AccessionNP_(—)055977.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BG1.

Biphenyl hydrolase-like (serine hydrolase; breast epithelialmucin-associated antigen) (BPHL, Accession NP_(—)004323.1) is anotherGAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BPHL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BPHL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BPHLBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4510, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Biphenylhydrolase-like (serine hydrolase; breast epithelial mucin-associatedantigen) (BPHL, Accession NP_(—)004323.1), a gene which involves indetoxification processes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with BPHL.

The function of BPHL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Chromosome 15 openreading frame 12 (C15orf12, Accession NP_(—)060755.1) is another GAM1032target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C15orf12 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby C15orf12, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C15orf12 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10592, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 15open reading frame 12 (C15orf12, Accession NP_(—)060755.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C15orf12.

Chromosome 17 open reading frame 28 (C17orf28, Accession NP_(—)085133.1)is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C17orf28BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C17orf28, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C17orf28 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6729, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 17open reading frame 28 (C17orf28, Accession NP_(—)085133.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C17orf28.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 21 (C1orf21, Accession NP_(—)110433.1)is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf21BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf21, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C1orf21 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17052, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 21 (C1orf21, Accession NP_(—)110433.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf21.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 129 (C20orf129, AccessionNP_(—)112181.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf129 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf129, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf129 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11258,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 129 (C20orf129, Accession NP_(—)112181.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf129.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 161 (C20orf161, AccessionNP_(—)219489.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf161 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byC20orf161, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C20orf161 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10164, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 161 (C20orf161, Accession NP_(—)219489.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf161.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 97 (C21orf97, Accession NP_(—)068760.1)is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf97BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf97, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf97 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5545, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21open reading frame 97 (C21orf97, Accession NP_(—)068760.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf97.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)705720.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7725, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)705720.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)757380.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7725, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)757380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)705719.2) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7725, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)705719.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)757365.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7725, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)757365.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)006540.3) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7725, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)006540.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

Caspase 4, apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP4, AccessionNP_(—)001216.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CASP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASP4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3772, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 4,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP4, Accession NP_(—)001216.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and involves in theactivation cascade of caspases responsible for apoptosis execution.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CASP4.

The function of CASP4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM810.2. Caspase 4,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP4, Accession NP_(—)150650.1) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3772,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 4,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP4, Accession NP_(—)150650.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and involves in theactivation cascade of caspases responsible for apoptosis execution.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CASP4.

The function of CASP4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM810.2. Caspase 4,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP4, Accession NP_(—)150649.1) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3772,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 4,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP4, Accession NP_(—)150649.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and involves in theactivation cascade of caspases responsible for apoptosis execution.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CASP4.

The function of CASP4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM810.2. Cd1d antigen, dpolypeptide (CD1D, Accession NP_(—)001757.1) is another GAM1032 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD1D BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCD1D, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD1D BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16191, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Cd1d antigen, dpolypeptide (CD1D, Accession NP_(—)001757.1), a gene which is a member Dof the CD1 family; involved in antigen presentation . Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD1D.

The function of CD1D and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM550.1. Cell division cycle25b (CDC25B, Accession NP_(—)068658.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CDC25B BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDC25B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC25BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11047, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Cell divisioncycle 25b (CDC25B, Accession NP_(—)068658.1), a gene which is positivelyactivated by dephosphorylation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CDC25B.

The function of CDC25B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM504.2. Cell division cycle25b (CDC25B, Accession NP_(—)068660.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CDC25B BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDC25B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC25BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11047, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Cell divisioncycle 25b (CDC25B, Accession NP_(—)068660.1), a gene which is positivelyactivated by dephosphorylation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CDC25B.

The function of CDC25B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM504.2. Cell division cycle25b (CDC25B, Accession NP_(—)004349.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CDC25B BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDC25B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC25BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11047, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Cell divisioncycle 25b (CDC25B, Accession NP_(—)004349.1), a gene which is positivelyactivated by dephosphorylation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CDC25B.

The function of CDC25B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM504.2. Cell division cycle25b (CDC25B, Accession NP_(—)068659.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CDC25B BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDC25B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC25BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11047, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Cell divisioncycle 25b (CDC25B, Accession NP_(—)068659.1), a gene which is positivelyactivated by dephosphorylation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CDC25B.

The function of CDC25B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM504.2. Cofilin 2 (muscle)(CFL2, Accession NP_(—)068733.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CFL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CFL2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CFL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16082, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Cofilin 2(muscle) (CFL2, Accession NP_(—)068733.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CFL2.

Chloride channel 1, skeletal muscle (thomsen disease, autosomaldominant) (CLCN1, Accession NP_(—)000074.1) is another GAM1032 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLCN1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCLCN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLCN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7487, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel1, skeletal muscle (thomsen disease, autosomal dominant) (CLCN1,Accession NP_(—)000074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLCN1.

Ceroid-lipofuscinosis, neuronal 8 (epilepsy, progressive with mentalretardation) (CLN8, Accession NP_(—)061764.2) is another GAM1032 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLN8 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCLN8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLN8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17822, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition ofCeroid-lipofuscinosis, neuronal 8 (epilepsy, progressive with mentalretardation) (CLN8, Accession NP_(—)061764.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CLN8.

CLONE24945 (Accession NP_(—)056498.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CLONE24945 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCLONE24945, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLONE24945 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7108, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of CLONE24945(Accession NP_(—)056498.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLONE24945.

Citrate lyase beta like (CLYBL, Accession NP_(—)612124.2) is anotherGAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLYBL BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CLYBL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLYBLBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6231, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Citrate lyasebeta like (CLYBL, Accession NP_(—)612124.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CLYBL.

Collagen, type xix, alpha 1 (COL19A1, Accession NP_001849.1) is anotherGAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL19A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by COL19A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL19A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3270, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typexix, alpha 1 (COL19A1, Accession NP_(—)001849.1), a gene which may actas a cross-bridge between fibrils and other extracellular matrixmolecules. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COL19A1.

The function of COL19A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Collagen, type iv,alpha 6 (COL4A6, Accession NP_(—)378667.1) is another GAM1032 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL4A6 BINDING SITE1 and COL4A6BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COL4A6, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of COL4A6 BINDING SITE1 and COL4A6 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:13214 and SEQ ID:15255 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typeiv, alpha 6 (COL4A6, Accession NP_(—)378667.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL4A6.

CXYorf1 (Accession XP_(—)088704.2) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CXYorf1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CXYorf1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CXYorf1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8588, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of CXYorf1(Accession XP_(—)088704.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CXYorf1.

CYB5-M (Accession NP_(—)085056.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYB5-M BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYB5-M,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYB5-M BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17320, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of CYB5-M (AccessionNP_(—)085056.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYB5-M.

DEPP (Accession NP_(—)008952.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DEPP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DEPP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DEPP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10673, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of DEPP (AccessionNP_(—)008952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DEPP.

DIS3 (Accession NP_(—)055768.2) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DIS3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DIS3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DIS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16408, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of DIS3 (AccessionNP_(—)055768.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DIS3.

DISPB (Accession NP_(—)277045.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DISPB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DISPB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DISPB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17823, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of DISPB (AccessionNP_(—)277045.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DISPB.

dJ383J4.3 (Accession XP_(—)294938.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. dJ383J4.3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bydJ383J4.3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of dJ383J4.3 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of dJ383J4.3(Accession XP_(—)294938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with dJ383J4.3.

DKFZP434C171 (Accession NP_(—)056436.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434C171 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434C171, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434C171 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3164, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434C171(Accession NP_(—)056436.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434C171.

DKFZp434O0320 (Accession XP_(—)097012.2) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434O0320 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434O0320, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434O0320 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12853, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434O0320(Accession XP_(—)097012.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434O0320.

DKFZp547B1713 (Accession NP_(—)689592.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547B1713 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547B1713, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547B1713 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8359, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547B1713(Accession NP_(—)689592.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547B1713.

DKFZP566I1024 (Accession NP_(—)056226.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566I1024 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566I1024, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566I1024 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7803, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566I1024(Accession NP_(—)056226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566I1024.

DKFZp586F1019 (Accession NP_(—)112159.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp586F1019 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp586F1019, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp586F1019 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5132, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp586F1019(Accession NP_(—)112159.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp586F1019.

DKFZp686G052 (Accession XP_(—)300559.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp686G052 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp686G052, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp686G052 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11872, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp686G052(Accession XP_(—)300559.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp686G052.

Doublesex and mab-3 related transcription factor 2 (DMRT2, AccessionNP_(—)006548.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DMRT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DMRT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMRT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5107, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Doublesex andmab-3 related transcription factor 2 (DMRT2, Accession NP_006548.1), agene which May be involved in male sexual development. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DMRT2.

The function of DMRT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM439.1. Dmrt-like family c2(DMRTC2, Accession NP_(—)149041.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DMRTC2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DMRTC2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DMRTC2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9542, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Dmrt-like familyc2 (DMRTC2, Accession NP_(—)149041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DMRTC2.

Dynamin 2 (DNM2, Accession NP_(—)004936.1) is another GAM1032 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DNM2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDNM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19535, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Dynamin 2 (DNM2,Accession NP_(—)004936.1), a gene which regulates budding of endocyticvesicles. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DNM2.

The function of DNM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Deltex homolog 2(drosophila) (DTX2, Accession NP_(—)065943.1) is another GAM1032 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DTX2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDTX2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DTX2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19806, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Deltex homolog 2(drosophila) (DTX2, Accession NP_(—)065943.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DTX2.

E2f transcription factor 3 (E2F3, Accession NP_001940.1) is anotherGAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. E2F3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by E2F3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of E2F3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16241, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of E2f transcriptionfactor 3 (E2F3, Accession NP_(—)001940.1), a gene which binds dna andcontrols cell-cycle progression from g1 to s phase. and therefore may beassociated with Hereditary autosomal dominant myoclonus dystonia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Hereditary autosomal dominant myoclonus dystonia, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with E2F3.

The function of E2F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. EDRF1 (AccessionNP_(—)056423.2) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EDRF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EDRF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EDRF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5132, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of EDRF1 (AccessionNP_(—)056423.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EDRF1.

Estrogen receptor 1 (ESR1, Accession NP_(—)000116.1) is another GAM1032target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ESR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ESR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ESR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11698, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Estrogen receptor1 (ESR1, Accession NP_(—)000116.1), a gene which involved inhormone-mediated inhibition of gene expression. and therefore may beassociated with Estrogen receptor mutant. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Estrogen receptormutant, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withESR1.

The function of ESR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM289.1. F-box only protein 10(FBXO10, Accession XP_(—)291314.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO10 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FBXO10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXO10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1583, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of F-box onlyprotein 10 (FBXO10, Accession XP_(—)291314.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FBXO10.

FLJ10496 (Accession NP_(—)060584.2) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10496 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10496,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10496 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6405, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10496(Accession NP_(—)060584.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10496.

FLJ10648 (Accession NP_(—)060637.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10648 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10648,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10648 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13957, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10648(Accession NP_(—)060637.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10648.

FLJ10932 (Accession NP_(—)060747.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10932 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10932,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10932 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2710, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10932(Accession NP_(—)060747.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10932.

FLJ11506 (Accession NP_(—)078942.2) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11506 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11506,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11506 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1155, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11506(Accession NP_(—)078942.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11506.

FLJ12439 (Accession NP_(—)075565.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12439 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12439,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12439 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14060, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12439(Accession NP_(—)075565.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12439.

FLJ13204 (Accession NP_(—)079037.2) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13204 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13204,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13204 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4441, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13204(Accession NP_(—)079037.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13204.

FLJ13769 (Accession NP_(—)079288.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13769 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13769,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13769 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13769(Accession NP_(—)079288.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13769.

FLJ14154 (Accession NP_(—)079121.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14154 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14154,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14154 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5645, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14154(Accession NP_(—)079121.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14154.

FLJ14166 (Accession NP_(—)078841.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14166 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14166,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14166 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2917, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14166(Accession NP_(—)078841.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14166.

FLJ20014 (Accession NP_(—)060092.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20014 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20014,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20014 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2766, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20014(Accession NP_(—)060092.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20014.

FLJ20401 (Accession NP_(—)060275.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20401 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20401,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20401 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4190, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20401(Accession NP_(—)060275.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20401.

FLJ20445 (Accession NP_(—)060294.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20445 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20445,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20445 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20445(Accession NP_(—)060294.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20445.

FLJ20584 (Accession NP_(—)060361.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20584 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20584,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20584 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8842, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20584(Accession NP_(—)060361.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20584.

FLJ21148 (Accession NP_(—)079136.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21148 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21148,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21148 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11110, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21148(Accession NP_(—)079136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21148.

FLJ21240 (Accession NP_(—)079123.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21240 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21240,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21240 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6131, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21240(Accession NP_(—)079123.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21240.

FLJ21802 (Accession NP_(—)078920.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21802 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21802,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21802 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7802, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21802(Accession NP_(—)078920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21802.

FLJ22639 (Accession NP_(—)079072.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22639 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22639,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22639 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2390, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22639(Accession NP_(—)079072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22639.

FLJ25954 (Accession NP_(—)775843.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25954 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25954,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25954 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3762, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25954(Accession NP_(—)775843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25954.

FLJ30567 (Accession NP_(—)659459.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30567 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30567,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30567 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12412, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30567(Accession NP_(—)659459.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30567.

FLJ30655 (Accession NP_(—)653244.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30655 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30655,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30655 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1102, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30655(Accession NP_(—)653244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30655.

FLJ32112 (Accession NP_(—)694580.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32112 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32112,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32112 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13700, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32112(Accession NP_(—)694580.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32112.

FLJ35721 (Accession NP_(—)775955.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35721 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35721,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35721 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9904, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35721(Accession NP_(—)775955.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35721.

FLJ39249 (Accession NP_(—)775935.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39249 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39249,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39249 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6728, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39249(Accession NP_(—)775935.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39249.

FLJ39639 (Accession XP_(—)290687.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39639 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39639,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39639 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8387, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39639(Accession XP_(—)290687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39639.

FLJ90013 (Accession NP_(—)699196.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90013 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90013,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90013 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4414, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90013(Accession NP_(—)699196.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90013.

GAF1 (Accession NP_(—)056285.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GAF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GAF1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GAF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6004, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of GAF1 (AccessionNP_(—)056285.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GAF1.

Golgi associated, gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2(GGA2, Accession NP_(—)055859.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GGA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGGA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GGA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3682, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Golgi associated,gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2 (GGA2, AccessionNP_(—)055859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GGA2.

Golgi associated, gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2(GGA2, Accession NP_(—)619581.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GGA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGGA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GGA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3682, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Golgi associated,gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2 (GGA2, AccessionNP_(—)619581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GGA2.

Glucocorticoid induced transcript 1 (GLCCI1, Accession XP_166529.2) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GLCCI1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GLCCI1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGLCCI1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15598, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Glucocorticoidinduced transcript 1 (GLCCI1, Accession XP_(—)166529.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GLCCI1.

Glucocorticoid modulatory element binding protein 2 (GMEB2, AccessionNP_(—)036516.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GMEB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GMEB2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GMEB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1427, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Glucocorticoidmodulatory element binding protein 2 (GMEB2, Accession NP_(—)036516.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GMEB2.

Guanine nucleotide binding protein (g protein), alpha 11 (gq class)(GNA11, Accession NP_(—)002058.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNA11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNA11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNA11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Guaninenucleotide binding protein (g protein), alpha 11 (gq class) (GNA11,Accession NP_(—)002058.1), a gene which acts as an activator ofphospholipase c. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GNA11.

The function of GNA11 has been established by previous studies.Strathmann and Simon (1991) described the Gna11 gene in the mouse. Thehuman gene was cloned by Jiang et al. (1991) and found to be 359 aminoacids long. Mouse Gna11 and Gna15 (OMIM Ref. No. 139314) are tandemlyduplicated in a head- to - tail array. Davignon et al. (1996) showedthat the upstream gene, Gna11, is ubiquitously expressed, whereasexpression of the downstream gene, Gna15, is restricted to hematopoieticcells. There was no evidence for alternative splicing within the codingsequence of either gene.

Animal model experiments lend further support to the function of GNA11.Using gene targeting, Offermanns et al. (1998) generated Gna11-deficientmice that were viable and fertile with no apparent behavioral ormorphologic defects. They bred Gnaq (OMIM Ref. No. 600998)-deficientmice with Gna11-deficient mice and observed gene dosage effects betweenGnaq and Gna11. Embryos completely lacking both genes died in utero withheart malformations. Mice inheriting a single copy of either gene diedwithin hours of birth with craniofacial and/or cardiac defects.Offermanns et al. (1998) concluded that at least 2 active alleles ofthese genes are required for extrauterine life. Genetic, morphologic,and pharmacologic analyses of intercross offspring inheriting differentcombinations of these 2 mutations indicated that Gnaq and Gna11 haveoverlapping functions in embryonic cardiomyocyte proliferation andcraniofacial development.

It is appreciated that the abovementioned animal model for GNA11 isacknowledged by those skilled in the art as a scientifically validanimal model, as can be further appreciated from the publications sitedhereinbelow.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Offermanns, S.; Zhao, L.-P.; Gohla, A.; Sarosi, I.; Simon, M. I.;Wilkie, T. M.: Embryonic cardiomyocyte hypoplasia and craniofacialdefects in G-alpha-q/G-alpha- 11-mutant mice. EMBO J. 17:4304-4312,1998; and

Strathmann, M. P.; Simon, M. I.: G-alpha-12 and G-alpha-13 subunitsdefine a fourth class of G protein alpha subunits. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci.88:5582-5586, 1991.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GNA11 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 139313, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Guanine nucleotide binding protein (g protein), alphatransducing activity polypeptide 1 (GNAT1, Accession NP_(—)000163.2) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GNAT1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GNAT1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of GNAT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13082,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Guaninenucleotide binding protein (g protein), alpha transducing activitypolypeptide 1 (GNAT1, Accession NP_(—)000163.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GNAT1.

Guanine nucleotide binding protein (g protein), alpha transducingactivity polypeptide 1 (GNAT1, Accession NP_(—)653082.1) is anotherGAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GNAT1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GNAT1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GNAT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13082, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Guaninenucleotide binding protein (g protein), alpha transducing activitypolypeptide 1 (GNAT1, Accession NP_(—)653082.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GNAT1.

Guanylate cyclase 2c (heat stable enterotoxin receptor) (GUCY2C,Accession NP_(—)004954.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GUCY2C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GUCY2C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GUCY2C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9622, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Guanylate cyclase2c (heat stable enterotoxin receptor) (GUCY2C, AccessionNP_(—)004954.1), a gene which is a receptor for the e.coli heat-stableenterotoxin and guanylate cyclase activated by the endogenous peptideguanylin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GUCY2C.

The function of GUCY2C has been established by previous studies. Mann etal. (1996) described guanylyl cyclase C (called GC-C by them) as atransmembrane receptor expressed primarily in the intestine thatregulates chloride secretion via the cystic fibrosis transmembraneconductance regulator (OMIM Ref. No. 602421). Binding of GC-C to eitherthe endogenous peptide guanylin (OMIM Ref. No. 139392) or thebacterially derived heat-stable enterotoxin STa, results in increasedlevels of cGMP and the stimulation of water and chloride secretion. Inthe case of exposure to STa, this leads to debilitating secretorydiarrhea. From a human colonic cell line, Singh et al. (1991) isolated acDNA whose predicted amino acid sequence is 81% homologous to the GC-Cintestinal enterotoxin STa receptor in rat. After transient transfectionof COS-7 cells with the human cDNA, the investigators observed aconcentration-dependent response to STa in transfected cells as measuredby intracellular cGMP accumulation. They referred to this human STareceptor as STaR. Similarly, de Sauvage et al. (1991) identified a humancDNA encoding an STa receptor. The receptor has an extracellularligand-binding domain and a cytoplasmic guanylyl cyclase domain, as domembers of the natriuretic peptide receptor family. They showed thatstable mammalian cell lines overexpressing the STa receptor bindradioiodinated STa (with a K(d) in the nanomolar range) and exhibit aligand-induced increase in the cellular cGMP level

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Mann, E. A.; Swenson, E. S.; Copeland, N. G.; Gilbert, D. J.; Jenkins,N. A.; Taguchi, T.; Testa, J. R.; Giannella, R. A.: Localization of theguanylyl cyclase C gene to mouse chromosome 6 and human chromosome12p12. Genomics 34:265-267, 1996; and

de Sauvage, F. J.; Camerato, T. R.; Goeddel, D. V.: Primary structureand functional expression of the human receptor for Escherichia coliheat-stable enterotoxin. J. Biol. Chem. 266:1.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GUCY2C arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601330, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. H63 (Accession NP_(—)816929.1) is another GAM1032 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. H63 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by H63, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H63BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3048, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of H63 (AccessionNP_(—)816929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H63.

H63 (Accession NP_(—)612432.2) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H63 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH63, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H63 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3048, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of H63 (AccessionNP_(—)612432.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H63.

Hyaluronan synthase 1 (HAS1, Accession NP_(—)001514.1) is anotherGAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HAS1 BINDING SITE1and HAS1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by HAS1, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHAS1 BINDING SITE1 and HAS1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16698 andSEQ ID:3709 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Hyaluronansynthase 1 (HAS1, Accession NP_(—)001514.1), a gene which plays a rolein hyaluronan/hyaluronic acid (ha) synthesis. also able to catalyze thesynthesis of chito - oligosaccharide depending on the substrate.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HAS1.

The function of HAS1 has been established by previous studies.Hyaluronan or hyaluronic acid (HA) is a high molecular weight unbranchedpolysaccharide, synthesized by a wide variety of organisms from bacteriato mammals, and found in the extracellular matrix. It consists ofalternating glucuronic acid and N-acetylglucosamine residues that arelinked by beta-1-3 and beta-1-4 glycosidic bonds. Watanabe and Yamaguchi(1996) noted that unlike other glycosaminoglycans, HA synthesis occursat the inner surface of the plasma membrane and the chains are extrudedthrough pore-like structures into the extracellular space. Hyaluronanserves a variety of functions, including space filling, lubrication ofjoints, and provision of a matrix through which cells can migrate. Theinteraction of HA with the leukocyte receptor CD44 (OMIM Ref. No.107269) is important in tissue-specific homing by leukocytes andoverexpression of HA receptors has been correlated with tumor metastasis(Hall et al., 1995). Itano and Kimata (1996) used a transient expressionsystem in a mouse mammary carcinoma cell line that lacks HA expressionto isolate cDNA clones capable of restoring HA synthesis activity. Themouse cDNA sequence identified predicted a 583-amino acid protein withsimilarity to the Xenopus DG42 protein and a bacterial HA synthase.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Watanabe, K.; Yamaguchi, Y.: Molecular identification of a putativehuman hyaluronan synthase. J. Biol. Chem. 271:22945-22948, 1996; and

Itano, N.; Kimata, K.: Expression cloning and molecular characterizationof HAS protein, a eukaryotic hyaluronan synthase. J. Biol. Chem.271:9875-9878, 1996.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HAS1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 601463, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. HCNGP (Accession NP_(—)037392.1) is another GAM1032 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HCNGP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHCNGP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HCNGP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18142, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of HCNGP (AccessionNP_(—)037392.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HCNGP.

HES2 (Accession XP_(—)290879.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HES2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HES2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HES2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16768, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of HES2 (AccessionXP_(—)290879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HES2.

Human immunodeficiency virus type i enhancer binding protein 1 (HIVEP1,Accession NP_(—)002105.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HIVEP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HIVEP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIVEP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6005, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Humanimmunodeficiency virus type i enhancer binding protein 1 (HIVEP1,Accession NP_002105.1), a gene which specifically binds to the dnasequence 5′-gggactttcc-3′ which is found in the enhancer elements ofnumerous viral promoters such as those of sv40, cmv, or hiv1.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HIVEP1.

The function of HIVEP1 has been established by previous studies. Thesequence GGGACTTTCC is found in the enhancer elements of numerous viralpromoters, including those of simian virus 40 (SV40), cytomegalovirus(CMV), and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In addition, relatedsequences are found in the enhancer elements of a number of cellularpromoters, including those of the class I major histocompatibility genecomplex (OMIM Ref. No. 142800), the kappa immunoglobulin gene (OMIM Ref.No. 147200), the interleukin-2 receptor gene (OMIM Ref. No. 147730), andthe interferon-beta gene (OMIM Ref. No. 147640). Mutagenesis of theseenhancer elements has indicated their role in the transcriptionalregulation of both viral and cellular genes. Zinc finger protein-40, aprotein that binds to these sequences, has a molecular mass of 298 kDand contains 2 widely separated zinc finger binding domains, each ofwhich binds to the same DNA sequence. This protein has variously beenknown as HIV-EP1 (human immunodeficiency virus type 1 enhancer-bindingprotein-1), MBP-1 (major histocompatibility complex-binding protein-1),and PRDII-BF1 (positive regulatory domain II-binding factor 1). (SeeHIVEP2, 143054.) By Southern analysis of a panel of mouse/human somaticcell hybrid DNAs and by in situ hybridization, Gaynor et al. (1991)mapped the HIVEP1 gene to 6p24-p22.3. In the course of fine mapping of39 ESTs on 6p24-p23, Olavesen et al. (1997) confirmed the assignment ofZNF40 to this region.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Gaynor, R. B.; Muchardt, C.; Diep, A.; Mohandas, T. K.; Sparkes, R. S.;Lusis, A. J.: Localization of the zinc finger DNA-binding proteinHIV-EP1/MBP-1/PRDII-BF1 to human chromosome 6p22.3-p24. Genomics9:758-761, 1991; and

Olavesen, M. G.; Bentley, E.; Mason, R. V. F.; Stephens, R. J.;Ragoussis, J.: Fine mapping of 39 ESTs on human chromosome 6p23-p25.Genomics 46:303-306, 1997.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of HIVEP1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 194540, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Holocarboxylase synthetase (biotin-[proprionyl-coenzymea-carboxylase (atp-hydrolysing)] ligase) (HLCS, AccessionNP_(—)000402.2) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HLCS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HLCS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HLCS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4592, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Holocarboxylasesynthetase (biotin-[proprionyl-coenzyme a-carboxylase (atp-hydrolysing)]ligase) (HLCS, Accession NP_(—)000402.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HLCS.

Heat shock 90 kda protein 1, alpha-like 3 (HSPCAL3, AccessionXP_(—)084514.3) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HSPCAL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPCAL3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HSPCAL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1703, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Heat shock 90 kdaprotein 1, alpha-like 3 (HSPCAL3, Accession XP_(—)084514.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HSPCAL3.

Interleukin 18 receptor 1 (IL18R1, Accession NP_(—)003846.1) is anotherGAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL18R1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by IL18R1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL18R1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17153, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 18receptor 1 (IL18R1, Accession NP_(—)003846.1), a gene which is requiredfor dorsal-ventral embryonic polarity and promotes heterophilic cellularadhesion. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IL18R1.

The function of IL18R1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM190.1. Internexin neuronalintermediate filament protein, alpha (INA, Accession NP_(—)116116.1) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. INA BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by INA, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of INABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2428, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Internexinneuronal intermediate filament protein, alpha (INA, AccessionNP_(—)116116.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith INA.

Inositol polyphosphate-5-phosphatase, 145 kda (INPP5D, AccessionNP_(—)005532.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. INPP5D BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by INPP5D, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of INPP5D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8687, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Inositolpolyphosphate-5-phosphatase, 145 kda (INPP5D, Accession NP_005532.1), agene which hydrolyzes Ins(1,3,4,5)P4 and PtdIns(3,4,5)P3; contains anSH2-domain and therefore may be associated with Severe osteoporosis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Severe osteoporosis, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with INPP5D.

The function of INPP5D and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Il2-inducible t-cellkinase (ITK, Accession NP_(—)005537.3) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ITK BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Il2-induciblet-cell kinase (ITK, Accession NP_(—)005537.3), a gene which plays a rolein t cell proliferation and differentiation. and therefore may beassociated with Myelodysplastic syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Myelodysplasticsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withITK.

The function of ITK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Kv channel interactingprotein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775464.1) is another GAM1032 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNIP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by KCNIP2, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNIP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16093, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Kv channelinteracting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775464.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNIP2.

KIAA0329 (Accession NP_(—)055659.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0329 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0329,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0329 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5874, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0329(Accession NP_(—)055659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0329.

KIAA0377 (Accession NP_(—)055474.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0377 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0377,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0377 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17827, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0377(Accession NP_(—)055474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0377.

KIAA0459 (Accession XP_(—)027862.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0459 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0459,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0459 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0459(Accession XP_(—)027862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0459.

KIAA0694 (Accession XP_(—)051970.2) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0694 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0694,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0694 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10714, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0694(Accession XP_(—)051970.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0694.

KIAA1271 (Accession XP_(—)045472.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1271 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1271,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1271 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1271(Accession XP_(—)045472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1271.

KIAA1465 (Accession XP_(—)027396.4) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1465 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1465,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1465 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1465(Accession XP_(—)027396.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1465.

KIAA1718 (Accession XP_(—)034823.5) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1718 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1718,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1718 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8259, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1718(Accession XP_(—)034823.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1718.

KIAA1879 (Accession XP_(—)056635.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1879 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1879,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1879 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16159, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1879(Accession XP_(—)056635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1879.

KIF25 (Accession NP_(—)085118.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIF25 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIF25, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF25BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4138, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of KIF25 (AccessionNP_(—)085118.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIF25.

KIF25 (Accession NP_(—)005346.2) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIF25 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIF25, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF25BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4138, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of KIF25 (AccessionNP_(—)005346.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIF25.

Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor, two domains, long cytoplasmictail, 1 (KIR2DL1, Accession NP_(—)055033.1) is another GAM1032 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIR2DL1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIR2DL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIR2DL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7645, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Killer cellimmunoglobulin-like receptor, two domains, long cytoplasmic tail, 1(KIR2DL1, Accession NP_(—)055033.1), a gene which inhibits the activityof nk cells thus preventing cell lysis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KIR2DL1.

The function of KIR2DL1 has been established by previous studies. Theexistence of human inhibitory natural killer (NK) cell receptors for MHCclass I molecules (now designated killer cell Ig-like receptors, orKIRs), was inferred from the observation that NK cells killed HLA classI-deficient cell lines (Ljunggren and Karre, 1990). The inhibition couldbe disrupted by antibodies against membrane glycoproteins on NK cellsthat recognized HLA-A and HLA-C (OMIM Ref. No. 142840). ComplementaryDNA cloning of the receptors revealed a family of genes, designated thekiller cell inhibitory receptors. Inhibitory KIRs are found in 3distinct isoforms. KIRs that recognize HLA-C are usually monomericglycoproteins of about 58 kD with 2 immunoglobulin-like domains (KIR2D).KIRs that are reactive with HLA-B are approximately 70-kD monomericglycoproteins with 3 Ig-like domains (KIR3D). KIRs that are reactivewith HLA-A also possess 3 extracellular Ig-like domains but areexpressed as 2, approximately 70-kD disulfide-linked homodimer subunits.Molecular analysis of KIRs and other inhibitory receptors (e.g., LILRB1,604811) has revealed a common cytoplasmic sequence (I/VxYxxL/V) calledan ITIM (immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory motif). KIRs with along cytoplasmic tail have 2 ITIMs (OMIM Ref. No. KIR2DL). Upon MHC Iengagement and tyrosine phosphorylation of the ITIM, intracellularprotein tyrosine phosphatases such as SHP1 (PTPN6; 176883) arerecruited, and an inhibitory signal cascade ensues. Other receptors, ofabout 50 kD (p50s), with short cytoplasmic regions (KIR2DS and KIR3DS)without ITIMs have transmembrane regions containing a charged amino acidand initiate stimulatory cascades by association with DAP12 (TYROBP;604142), a membrane receptor expressing ITAM (immunoreceptortyrosine-based activation motif). For reviews of KIRs and other NKreceptors, see Lanier (1997, 1998, 2000 KIR2D receptors are divided into2 families based on their specificities for different HLA-C allotypes.KIR2DL1 has specificity for HLA-C alleles with asn77 and lys80, whileKIR2DL2 (OMIM Ref. No. 604937) has specificity for HLA-C alleles withser77 and asn80. Fan et al. (2001) described the crystal structure ofKIR2DL1 and HLA-Cw4 at a resolution of 2.8 angstroms. They determinedthat met44 of KIR2DL1 is in a pocket that hosts, through both polar andhydrophobic interactions, lys80 of HLA-Cw4

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Andre, P.; Biassoni, R.; Colonna, M.; Cosman, D.; Lanier, L. L.; Long,E. O.; Lopez- Botet, M.; Moretta, A.; Moretta, L.; Parham, P.;Trowsdale, J.; Vivier, E.; Wagtmann, N.; Wilson, M. J.: New nomenclaturefor MHC receptors. Nature Immun. 2:661 only, 2001; and

Colonna, M.; Samaridis, J.: Cloning of immunoglobulin-superfamilymembers associated with HLA-C and HLA-B recognition by human naturalkiller cells. Science 268: 405-408, 1995.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KIR2DL1 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604936, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor, two domains, longcytoplasmic tail, 2 (KIR2DL2, Accession NP_(—)055034.1) is anotherGAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIR2DL2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KIR2DL2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIR2DL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7645, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Killer cellimmunoglobulin-like receptor, two domains, long cytoplasmic tail, 2(KIR2DL2, Accession NP_(—)055034.1), a gene which is a receptor onnatural killer cells and inhibits the activity of nk cells thuspreventing cell lysis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIR2DL2.

The function of KIR2DL2 has been established by previous studies.background information on the KIR family of natural killer (NK) cellIg-like receptors, see KIR2DL1 (OMIM Ref. No. 604936). By screening NKcells with a KIR2DL3 cDNA probe, Wagtmann et al. (1995) isolated aKIR2DL2 cDNA, which they called clone 43 (CL43), encoding a deduced348-amino acid type I transmembrane protein. Sequence analysis revealeda structure similar to that described for KIR2DL1, with 2 extracellularC2-type Ig-like domains, a transmembrane domain, and a long cytoplasmictail with 2 ITIMs (immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory motifs).Dohring et al. (1996) also identified KIR2DL2, which they termed NKAT6.By analysis of somatic cell hybrids, Colonna and Samaridis (1995) andWagtmann et al. (1995) mapped the KIR gene family to chromosome 19

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Dohring, C.; Samaridis, J.; Colonna, M.: Alternatively spliced forms ofhuman killer inhibitory receptors. Immunogenetics 44:227-230, 1996; and

Wagtmann, N.; Biassoni, R.; Cantoni, C.; Verdiani, S.; Malnati, M. S.;Vitale, M.; Bottino, C.; Moretta, L.; Moretta, A.; Long, E. O.:Molecular clones of the p58 NK cell receptor reve.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of KIR2DL2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604937, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. LKAP (Accession NP_(—)061954.1) is another GAM1032 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LKAP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLKAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LKAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13514, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LKAP (AccessionNP_(—)061954.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LKAP.

Ligand of numb-protein x (LNX, Accession NP_(—)116011.1) is anotherGAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LNX BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LNX, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LNXBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3987, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Ligand ofnumb-protein x (LNX, Accession NP_(—)116011.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LNX.

LOC121498 (Accession XP_(—)062669.7) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC121498 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC121498, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC121498 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC121498(Accession XP_(—)062669.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC121498.

LOC132870 (Accession XP_(—)059608.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC132870 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC132870, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC132870 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17125, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC132870(Accession XP_(—)059608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC132870.

LOC143188 (Accession XP_(—)096387.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143188 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143188, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143188 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC143188(Accession XP_(—)096387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143188.

LOC146542 (Accession NP_(—)660314.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146542 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146542, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146542 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16407, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC146542(Accession NP_(—)660314.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146542.

LOC147622 (Accession XP_(—)097255.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147622 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147622, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147622 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4440, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC147622(Accession XP_(—)097255.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147622.

LOC147791 (Accession XP_(—)097293.2) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147791 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147791, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147791 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4967, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC147791(Accession XP_(—)097293.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147791.

LOC149271 (Accession XP_(—)086475.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149271 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149271, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149271 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5890, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC149271(Accession XP_(—)086475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149271.

LOC149372 (Accession XP_(—)086509.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149372 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149372, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149372 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19078, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC149372(Accession XP_(—)086509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149372.

LOC149386 (Accession XP_(—)097631.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149386 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149386, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149386 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6026, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC149386(Accession XP_(—)097631.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149386.

LOC150166 (Accession XP_(—)097824.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC150166(Accession XP_(—)097824.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150166.

LOC150225 (Accession XP_(—)097870.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150225 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150225, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150225 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18349, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC150225(Accession XP_(—)097870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150225.

LOC150946 (Accession XP_(—)097977.2) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3747, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC150946(Accession XP_(—)097977.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150946.

LOC151162 (Accession XP_(—)098012.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151162 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151162, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151162 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17135, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC151162(Accession XP_(—)098012.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151162.

LOC151647 (Accession XP_(—)087261.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151647 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151647, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151647 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13917, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC151647(Accession XP_(—)087261.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151647.

LOC152920 (Accession XP_(—)087561.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152920 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152920, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152920 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10090, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC152920(Accession XP_(—)087561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152920.

LOC154184 (Accession XP_(—)098488.2) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154184 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154184, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154184 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3687, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC154184(Accession XP_(—)098488.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154184.

LOC157273 (Accession XP_(—)098743.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157273 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157273, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157273 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:626, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC157273(Accession XP_(—)098743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157273.

LOC157381 (Accession XP_(—)098754.5) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157381 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157381, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157381 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC157381(Accession XP_(—)098754.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157381.

LOC157627 (Accession XP_(—)088347.2) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157627 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157627, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157627 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC157627(Accession XP_(—)088347.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157627.

LOC157653 (Accession XP_(—)088353.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157653 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157653, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157653 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3788, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC157653(Accession XP_(—)088353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157653.

LOC163182 (Accession XP_(—)092058.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC163182 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC163182, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC163182 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3542, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC163182(Accession XP_(—)092058.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC163182.

LOC163223 (Accession XP_(—)092087.3) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC163223 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC163223, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC163223 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12269, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC163223(Accession XP_(—)092087.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC163223.

LOC170106 (Accession XP_(—)093106.2) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC170106 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC170106, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC170106 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17459, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC170106(Accession XP_(—)093106.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC170106.

LOC200230 (Accession XP_(—)114166.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200230 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200230, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200230 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC200230(Accession XP_(—)114166.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200230.

LOC201292 (Accession NP_(—)775818.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201292 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201292, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201292 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8558, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC201292(Accession NP_(—)775818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201292.

LOC201868 (Accession XP_(—)114393.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201868 BINDING SITE1 and LOC201868BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC201868, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201868BINDING SITE1 and LOC201868 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5434 andSEQ ID:13599 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC201868(Accession XP_(—)114393.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201868.

LOC221922 (Accession XP_(—)166555.2) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221922 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221922, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221922 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15583, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC221922(Accession XP_(—)166555.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221922.

LOC253805 (Accession XP_(—)172854.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253805 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253805, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253805 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4330, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC253805(Accession XP_(—)172854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253805.

LOC283442 (Accession XP_(—)211037.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283442 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283442, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283442 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5721, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC283442(Accession XP_(—)211037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283442.

LOC283624 (Accession XP_(—)211126.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283624 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283624, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283624 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:953, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC283624(Accession XP_(—)211126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283624.

LOC283741 (Accession XP_(—)208115.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283741 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283741, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283741 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC283741(Accession XP_(—)208115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283741.

LOC283753 (Accession XP_(—)208821.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283753 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283753, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283753 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8981, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC283753(Accession XP_(—)208821.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283753.

LOC283801 (Accession XP_(—)208122.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283801 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283801, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283801 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15824, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC283801(Accession XP_(—)208122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283801.

LOC284173 (Accession XP_(—)211362.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284173 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284173, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284173 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19059, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC284173(Accession XP_(—)211362.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284173.

LOC284196 (Accession XP_(—)209067.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284196 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284196, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284196 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15363, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC284196(Accession XP_(—)209067.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284196.

LOC284266 (Accession XP_(—)211403.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284266 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284266, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284266 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17603, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC284266(Accession XP_(—)211403.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284266.

LOC284280 (Accession XP_(—)211416.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284280 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284280, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284280 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6856, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC284280(Accession XP_(—)211416.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284280.

LOC284542 (Accession XP_(—)209254.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284542 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284542, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284542 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC284542(Accession XP_(—)209254.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284542.

LOC284595 (Accession XP_(—)209280.3) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284595 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284595, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284595 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8588, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC284595(Accession XP_(—)209280.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284595.

LOC284751 (Accession XP_(—)211622.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284751 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284751, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284751 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10782, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC284751(Accession XP_(—)211622.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284751.

LOC284829 (Accession XP_(—)211645.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284829 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284829, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284829 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12531, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC284829(Accession XP_(—)211645.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284829.

LOC284865 (Accession XP_(—)211672.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284865 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284865, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284865 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7677, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC284865(Accession XP_(—)211672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284865.

LOC284965 (Accession XP_(—)209425.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284965 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284965, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284965 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8588, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC284965(Accession XP_(—)209425.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284965.

LOC284975 (Accession XP_(—)211711.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284975 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284975, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284975 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7383, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC284975(Accession XP_(—)211711.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284975.

LOC285123 (Accession XP_(—)211773.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285123 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5205, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC285123(Accession XP_(—)211773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285123.

LOC285409 (Accession XP_(—)209600.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285409 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285409, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285409 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC285409(Accession XP_(—)209600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285409.

LOC285442 (Accession XP_(—)208320.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285442 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285442, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285442 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16068, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC285442(Accession XP_(—)208320.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285442.

LOC285692 (Accession XP_(—)211984.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285692 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285692, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285692 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4966, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC285692(Accession XP_(—)211984.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285692.

LOC285735 (Accession XP_(—)212002.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285735 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285735, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285735 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4051, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC285735(Accession XP_(—)212002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285735.

LOC285819 (Accession XP_(—)212053.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285819 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285819, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285819 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16977, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC285819(Accession XP_(—)212053.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285819.

LOC285936 (Accession XP_(—)209834.2) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285936 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285936, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285936 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3314, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC285936(Accession XP_(—)209834.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285936.

LOC286101 (Accession XP_(—)209902.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286101 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286101, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286101 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7174, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC286101(Accession XP_(—)209902.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286101.

LOC286135 (Accession XP_(—)212196.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286135 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286135, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286135 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC286135(Accession XP_(—)212196.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286135.

LOC286221 (Accession XP_(—)212233.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286221 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286221, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286221 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5769, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC286221(Accession XP_(—)212233.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286221.

LOC286374 (Accession XP_(—)212293.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286374 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286374, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286374 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC286374(Accession XP_(—)212293.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286374.

LOC286545 (Accession XP_(—)208450.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286545 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286545, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286545 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC286545(Accession XP_(—)208450.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286545.

LOC338609 (Accession XP_(—)294664.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338609 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338609, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338609 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15446, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC338609(Accession XP_(—)294664.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338609.

LOC338862 (Accession XP_(—)290601.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338862 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338862, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338862 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3752, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC338862(Accession XP_(—)290601.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338862.

LOC339025 (Accession XP_(—)294778.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339025 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339025, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339025 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10038, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC339025(Accession XP_(—)294778.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339025.

LOC339062 (Accession XP_(—)294795.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339062 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339062, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339062 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC339062(Accession XP_(—)294795.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339062.

LOC339502 (Accession XP_(—)294983.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339502 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339502, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339502 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20113, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC339502(Accession XP_(—)294983.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339502.

LOC339581 (Accession XP_(—)293116.2) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339581 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339581, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339581 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9113, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC339581(Accession XP_(—)293116.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339581.

LOC339663 (Accession XP_(—)295028.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14951, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC339663(Accession XP_(—)295028.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339663.

LOC340064 (Accession XP_(—)295144.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340064 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340064, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340064 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC340064(Accession XP_(—)295144.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340064.

LOC340323 (Accession XP_(—)291236.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340323 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340323, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340323 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5378, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC340323(Accession XP_(—)291236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340323.

LOC340428 (Accession XP_(—)290420.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340428 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340428, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340428 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6280, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC340428(Accession XP_(—)290420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340428.

LOC344360 (Accession XP_(—)297561.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC344360 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC344360, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC344360 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15185, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC344360(Accession XP_(—)297561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC344360.

LOC344563 (Accession XP_(—)297716.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC344563 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC344563, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC344563 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:676, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC344563(Accession XP_(—)297716.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC344563.

LOC347240 (Accession XP_(—)294563.2) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347240 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347240, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347240 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17210, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC347240(Accession XP_(—)294563.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347240.

LOC347853 (Accession XP_(—)300546.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347853 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347853, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347853 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8070, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC347853(Accession XP_(—)300546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347853.

LOC347905 (Accession XP_(—)302624.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347905 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347905, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347905 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC347905(Accession XP_(—)302624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347905.

LOC347921 (Accession XP_(—)300275.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347921 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347921, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347921 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10678, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC347921(Accession XP_(—)300275.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347921.

LOC348378 (Accession XP_(—)300723.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348378 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348378BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348378, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348378BINDING SITE1 and LOC348378 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10330 andSEQ ID:6570 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC348378(Accession XP_(—)300723.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348378.

LOC348454 (Accession XP_(—)290909.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348454 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348454, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348454 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14041, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC348454(Accession XP_(—)290909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348454.

LOC348504 (Accession XP_(—)300769.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348504 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348504, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348504 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5434, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC348504(Accession XP_(—)300769.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348504.

LOC348529 (Accession XP_(—)302813.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348529 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348529, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348529 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3393, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC348529(Accession XP_(—)302813.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348529.

LOC348701 (Accession XP_(—)300810.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348701 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348701, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348701 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5909, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC348701(Accession XP_(—)300810.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348701.

LOC348704 (Accession XP_(—)302859.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348704 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348704, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348704 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1119, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC348704(Accession XP_(—)302859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348704.

LOC348843 (Accession XP_(—)302903.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348843 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348843, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348843 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13599, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC348843(Accession XP_(—)302903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348843.

LOC348929 (Accession XP_(—)300881.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348929 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348929, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348929 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC348929(Accession XP_(—)300881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348929.

LOC349098 (Accession XP_(—)300943.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349098 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349098, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349098 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5378, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC349098(Accession XP_(—)300943.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349098.

LOC349303 (Accession XP_(—)301018.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349303 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349303, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349303 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9235, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC349303(Accession XP_(—)301018.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349303.

LOC349315 (Accession XP_(—)301025.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349315 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349315, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349315 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9235, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC349315(Accession XP_(—)301025.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349315.

LOC349317 (Accession XP_(—)301026.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349317 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349317, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349317 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15717, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC349317(Accession XP_(—)301026.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349317.

LOC349333 (Accession XP_(—)301035.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349333 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349333, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349333 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15717, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC349333(Accession XP_(—)301035.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349333.

LOC349338 (Accession XP_(—)301040.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349338 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349338, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349338 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8588, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC349338(Accession XP_(—)301040.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349338.

LOC350448 (Accession XP_(—)304096.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350448 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350448, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350448 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10058, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC350448(Accession XP_(—)304096.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350448.

LOC352386 (Accession XP_(—)305612.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC352386 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC352386, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC352386 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC352386(Accession XP_(—)305612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC352386.

LOC352691 (Accession XP_(—)302538.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC352691 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC352691, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC352691 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17140, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC352691(Accession XP_(—)302538.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC352691.

LOC51333 (Accession NP_(—)057727.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51333 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51333,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51333 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8816, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC51333(Accession NP_(—)057727.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51333.

LOC90246 (Accession XP_(—)030283.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90246 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90246,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90246 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4074, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC90246(Accession XP_(—)030283.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90246.

LOC90785 (Accession XP_(—)034110.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90785 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90785,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90785 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13538, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC90785(Accession XP_(—)034110.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90785.

LOC91974 (Accession XP_(—)041974.2) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91974 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91974,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91974 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16067, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of LOC91974(Accession XP_(—)041974.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91974.

Lipin 2 (LPIN2, Accession NP_(—)055461.1) is another GAM1032 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LPIN2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLPIN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LPIN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1006, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Lipin 2 (LPIN2,Accession NP_(—)055461.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LPIN2.

Leucine-rich repeats and immunoglobulin-like domains 1 (LRIG1, AccessionNP_(—)056356.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LRIG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LRIG1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LRIG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2045, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Leucine-richrepeats and immunoglobulin-like domains 1 (LRIG1, AccessionNP_(—)056356.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LRIG1.

Lanosterol synthase (2,3-oxidosqualene-lanosterol cyclase) (LSS,Accession NP_(—)002331.2) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LSS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LSS, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LSS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18091, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Lanosterolsynthase (2,3-oxidosqualene-lanosterol cyclase) (LSS, AccessionNP_(—)002331.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LSS.

Methyl-cpg binding domain protein 2 (MBD2, Accession NP_(—)056647.1) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MBD2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MBD2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MBD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13083, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Methyl-cpgbinding domain protein 2 (MBD2, Accession NP_(—)056647.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MBD2.

Melanoma cell adhesion molecule (MCAM, Accession NP_(—)006491.1) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCAM BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MCAM, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCAMBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16374, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Melanoma celladhesion molecule (MCAM, Accession NP_(—)006491.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MCAM.

MGC10200 (Accession NP_(—)659497.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10200 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10200,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10200 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of MGC10200(Accession NP_(—)659497.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10200.

MGC2574 (Accession NP_(—)077003.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2574 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2574,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2574 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16697, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of MGC2574(Accession NP_(—)077003.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2574.

MGC34648 (Accession NP_(—)689873.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34648 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34648,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34648 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14517, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of MGC34648(Accession NP_(—)689873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34648.

MGC45441 (Accession NP_(—)689712.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC45441 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC45441,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC45441 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11172, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of MGC45441(Accession NP_(—)689712.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC45441.

Antigen identified by monoclonal antibody ki-67 (MKI67, AccessionNP_(—)002408.2) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MKI67 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MKI67, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MKI67 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7829, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Antigenidentified by monoclonal antibody ki-67 (MKI67, AccessionNP_(—)002408.2), a gene which thought to be required for maintainingcell proliferation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MKI67.

The function of MKI67 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM330.2. Myeloperoxidase (MPO,Accession NP_(—)000241.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MPO BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MPO, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MPO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14549, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Myeloperoxidase(MPO, Accession NP_(—)000241.1), a gene which is present in primarygranules of neutrophilic granulocytes. and therefore is associated withAcute promyelocytic leukemia, alzheimer disease. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Acutepromyelocytic leukemia, alzheimer disease, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with MPO.

The function of MPO and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM374.1. Membrane-spanning4-domains, subfamily a, member 8b (MS4A8B, Accession NP_(—)113645.1) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MS4A8BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MS4A8B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMS4A8B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7880, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Membrane-spanning4-domains, subfamily a, member 8b (MS4A8B, Accession NP_(—)113645.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MS4A8B.

5-methyltetrahydrofolate-homocysteine methyltransferase (MTR, AccessionNP_(—)000245.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MTR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MTR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12733, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of5-methyltetrahydrofolate-homocysteine methyltransferase (MTR, AccessionNP_(—)000245.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTR.

MTRF1L (Accession NP_(—)061914.2) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MTRF1L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTRF1L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MTRF1L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16068, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of MTRF1L (AccessionNP_(—)061914.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTRF1L.

Nanog (Accession NP_(—)079141.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. Nanog BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Nanog,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Nanog BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Nanog (AccessionNP_(—)079141.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith Nanog.

Nuclear receptor coactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NP_(—)054790.1) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NCOA6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNCOA6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10389, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NP_(—)054790.1), a gene which activatesgene transcription through ligand-dependent association withcoactivators. and therefore may be associated with Breast cancer.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Breast cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NCOA6.

The function of NCOA6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Neural precursor cellexpressed, developmentally down-regulated 4 (NEDD4, AccessionXP_(—)046129.4) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NEDD4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NEDD4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NEDD4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6062, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Neural precursorcell expressed, developmentally down-regulated 4 (NEDD4, AccessionXP_(—)046129.4), a gene which ubiquitinates regulatory proteins involvedin transcription. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NEDD4.

The function of NEDD4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM48.2. Sialidase 3 (membranesialidase) (NEU3, Accession NP_(—)006647.2) is another GAM1032 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NEU3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNEU3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NEU3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12441, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Sialidase 3(membrane sialidase) (NEU3, Accession NP_(—)006647.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NEU3.

Notch homolog 3 (drosophila) (NOTCH3, Accession NP_(—)000426.1) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NOTCH3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NOTCH3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNOTCH3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8237, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Notch homolog 3(drosophila) (NOTCH3, Accession NP_(—)000426.1), a gene which mayfunction in cell fate specification during development. and thereforemay be associated with Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy withsubcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (cadasil). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofCerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts andleukoencephalopathy (cadasil), and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NOTCH3.

The function of NOTCH3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM195.2. Olfactory receptor,family 2, subfamily h, member 1 (OR2H1, Accession NP_(—)112145.1) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OR2H1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by OR2H1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofOR2H1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19602, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Olfactoryreceptor, family 2, subfamily h, member 1 (OR2H1, AccessionNP_(—)112145.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OR2H1.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic, gamma polypeptide (PIK3CG,Accession NP_(—)002640.2) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIK3CG BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3CG,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIK3CG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6205, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic, gamma polypeptide (PIK3CG,Accession NP_(—)002640.2), a gene which regulating cell growth.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PIK3CG.

The function of PIK3CG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Proteolipid protein 1(pelizaeus-merzbacher disease, spastic paraplegia 2, uncomplicated)(PLP1, Accession NP_(—)000524.2) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PLP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PLP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PLP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17932, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Proteolipidprotein 1 (pelizaeus-merzbacher disease, spastic paraplegia 2,uncomplicated) (PLP1, Accession NP_(—)000524.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PLP1.

Paraneoplastic antigen ma2 (PNMA2, Accession NP_(—)009188.1) is anotherGAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PNMA2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PNMA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PNMA2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15213, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Paraneoplasticantigen ma2 (PNMA2, Accession NP_(—)009188.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PNMA2.

Protein o-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POFUT1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by POFUT1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of POFUT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3733,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Proteino-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POFUT1.

Polymerase (dna directed), gamma (POLG, Accession NP_(—)002684.1) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POLG BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by POLG, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10516, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected), gamma (POLG, Accession NP_(—)002684.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POLG.

Polymerase (dna directed), mu (POLM, Accession NP_(—)037416.1) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POLM BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by POLM, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLMBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6542, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected), mu (POLM, Accession NP_(—)037416.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with POLM.

Peroxisome proliferative activated receptor, gamma, coactivator 1(PPARGC1, Accession NP_(—)037393.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PPARGC1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPARGC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPARGC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Peroxisomeproliferative activated receptor, gamma, coactivator 1 (PPARGC1,Accession NP_(—)037393.1), a gene which may play a role in insulinsensitivity and thermogenesis and therefore may be associated withFamilial partial lipodystrophy and type ii diabetes. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofFamilial partial lipodystrophy and type ii diabetes, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPARGC1.

The function of PPARGC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM169.1. Protein phosphatase 1,regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 13b (PPP1R13B, Accession NP_(—)056131.1)is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP1R13BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PPP1R13B, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PPP1R13B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10316, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 13b (PPP1R13B, AccessionNP_(—)056131.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R13B.

Protein kinase c, mu (PRKCM, Accession NP_(—)002733.1) is anotherGAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKCM BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PRKCM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKCMBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3896, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase c,mu (PRKCM, Accession NP_(—)002733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PRKCM.

PRO0659 (Accession NP_(—)054857.2) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0659 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0659,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0659 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18366, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of PRO0659(Accession NP_(—)054857.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0659.

Prostein (Accession NP_(—)149093.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. Prostein BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Prostein,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Prostein BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12567, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Prostein(Accession NP_(—)149093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with Prostein.

Psoriasis susceptibility 1 candidate 1 (PSORS1C1, AccessionNP_(—)054787.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PSORS1C1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSORS1C1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PSORS1C1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11955,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Psoriasissusceptibility 1 candidate 1 (PSORS1C1, Accession NP_(—)054787.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PSORS1C1.

PTP9Q22 (Accession NP_(—)818931.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PTP9Q22 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PTP9Q22, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTP9Q22BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4253, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of PTP9Q22(Accession NP_(—)818931.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTP9Q22.

PTP9Q22 (Accession NP_(—)689635.3) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PTP9Q22 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PTP9Q22, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTP9Q22BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4253, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of PTP9Q22(Accession NP_(—)689635.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTP9Q22.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, o (PTPRO, AccessionNP_(—)109595.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRO BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRO,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRO BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1369, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, o (PTPRO, Accession NP_(—)109595.1), a genewhich may function as a cell contact receptor that mediates and controlscell-cell signals and therefore may be associated with Pancreaticcarcinoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Pancreatic carcinoma, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with PTPRO.

The function of PTPRO and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM207.2. Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, o (PTPRO, Accession NP_(—)109596.1) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTPROBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRO, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PTPRO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1369,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, o (PTPRO, Accession NP_(—)109596.1), a genewhich may function as a cell contact receptor that mediates and controlscell-cell signals and therefore may be associated with Pancreaticcarcinoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Pancreatic carcinoma, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with PTPRO.

The function of PTPRO and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM207.2. Paxillin (PXN,Accession NP_(—)002850.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PXN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PXN, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PXN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16601, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Paxillin (PXN,Accession NP_(—)002850.1), a gene which may be involved in p53-dependent apoptosis and therefore may be associated with Cancer.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PXN.

The function of PXN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Ran binding protein 17(RANBP17, Accession NP_075048.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RANBP17 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RANBP17,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RANBP17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3335, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Ran bindingprotein 17 (RANBP17, Accession NP_(—)075048.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RANBP17.

Retinoblastoma 1 (including osteosarcoma) (RB1, AccessionNP_(—)000312.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RB1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12895, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastoma 1(including osteosarcoma) (RB1, Accession NP_(—)000312.1), a gene whichprobably acts as a regulator of other genes and therefore is associatedwith Retinoblastoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Retinoblastoma, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RB1.

The function of RB1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM519.1. Regulatory factor x, 5(influences hla class ii expression) (RFX5, Accession NP_(—)000440.1) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RFX5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RFX5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RFX5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16892, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Regulatory factorx, 5 (influences hla class ii expression) (RFX5, Accession NP_000440.1),a gene which activates transcription from class ii mhc promoters. andtherefore may be associated with Bare lymphocyte syndrome type iicomplementation group c (or hla class ii-deficient combinedimmunodeficiency); a form of severe combined immunodeficiency disease(scid). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Bare lymphocyte syndrome type ii complementation groupc (or hla class ii-deficient combined immunodeficiency); a form ofsevere combined immunodeficiency disease (scid), and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with RFX5.

The function of RFX5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM329.1. Regulator of g-proteinsignalling 11 (RGS11, Accession NP_(—)003825.1) is another GAM1032target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS11 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RGS11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RGS11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 11 (RGS11, Accession NP_(—)003825.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS11.

RINZF (Accession NP_(—)076418.2) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RINZF BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RINZF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RINZF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7593, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of RINZF (AccessionNP_(—)076418.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RINZF.

RNASE3L (Accession NP_(—)037367.2) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RNASE3L BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNASE3L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNASE3L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16650, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of RNASE3L(Accession NP_(—)037367.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RNASE3L.

Ring finger protein (c3h2c3 type) 6 (RNF6, Accession NP_(—)005968.1) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RNF6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3285, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein (c3h2c3 type) 6 (RNF6, Accession NP_(—)005968.1), a gene whichis a RING finger protein, may be a tumor suppressor and therefore may beassociated with Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, somatic.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, somatic, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RNF6.

The function of RNF6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM515.1. Retinoid x receptor,alpha (RXRA, Accession NP_002948.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RXRA BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RXRA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RXRA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11932, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Retinoid xreceptor, alpha (RXRA, Accession NP_(—)002948.1), a gene which activatesgenes required for vitamin A metabolism, binds 9-cis retinoic acid.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RXRA.

The function of RXRA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM146.1. SBLF (AccessionNP_(—)006864.2) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SBLF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SBLF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SBLF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8023, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of SBLF (AccessionNP_(—)006864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SBLF.

Sodium channel, voltage-gated, type ii, beta polypeptide (SCN2B,Accession NP_(—)004579.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCN2B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCN2B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCN2B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Sodium channel,voltage-gated, type ii, beta polypeptide (SCN2B, AccessionNP_(—)004579.1), a gene which modulates channel properties. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SCN2B.

The function of SCN2B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Serine (or cysteine)proteinase inhibitor, clade a (alpha-1 antiproteinase, antitrypsin),member 3 (SERPINA3, Accession NP_(—)001076.1) is another GAM1032 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERPINA3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySERPINA3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERPINA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2046, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Serine (orcysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade a (alpha-1 antiproteinase,antitrypsin), member 3 (SERPINA3, Accession NP_(—)001076.1), a genewhich is a member of the serpin family of serine protease inhibitors.and therefore may be associated with Chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease (copd) or of occlusive cerebrovascular disease. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd) or of occlusivecerebrovascular disease, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SERPINA3.

The function of SERPINA3 has been established by previous studies.Alpha-1-antichymotrypsin is a plasma protease inhibitor synthesized inthe liver. It is a single glycopeptide chain of about 68,000 daltons andbelongs to the class of serine protease inhibitors. In man, the normalserum level is about one-tenth that of alpha-1-antitrypsin (PI; 107400),with which it shares nucleic acid and protein sequence homology (Chandraet al., 1983). Both are major acute phase reactants; theirconcentrations in plasma increase in response to trauma, surgery, andinfection. Antithrombin III, which also is structurally similar toalpha-1-antitrypsin, shows less sequence homology to antichymotrypsinand is not an acute phase reactant. Kelsey et al. (1988) cloned andanalyzed the AACT gene, partly because of the possibility that geneticvariation in other protease inhibitors may influence the prognosis inAAT deficiency. They isolated the AACT gene on a series of cosmidclones, with restriction mapping of about 70 kb around the gene.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Chandra, T.; Stackhouse, R.; Kidd, V. J.; Robson, K. J. H.; Woo, S. L.C.: Sequence homology between human alpha-1-antichymotrypsin,alpha-1-antitrypsin, and antithrombin III. Biochemistry 22:5055-5061,1983; and

Kelsey, G. D.; Abeliovich, D.; McMahon, C. J.; Whitehouse, D.; Corney,G.; Povey, S.; Hopkinson, D. A.; Wolfe, J.; Mieli-Vergani, G.; Mowat, A.P.: Cloning of the human alpha-1 antichym.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of SERPINA3 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 107280, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. SF4 (Accession NP_(—)066987.1) is another GAM1032 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SF4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SF4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SF4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of SF4 (AccessionNP_(—)066987.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SF4.

Sialyltransferase 1 (beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialytransferase)(SIAT1, Accession NP_(—)775323.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SIAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SIAT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11766, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase1 (beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialytransferase) (SIAT1, AccessionNP_(—)775323.1), a gene which transfers sialic acid from the donor ofsubstrate cmp-sialic acid to galactose containing acceptor substrates.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIAT1.

The function of SIAT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.2. Sialyltransferase 1(beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialytransferase) (SIAT1, AccessionNP_(—)775324.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SIAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SIAT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11766, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase1 (beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialytransferase) (SIAT1, AccessionNP_(—)775324.1), a gene which transfers sialic acid from the donor ofsubstrate cmp-sialic acid to galactose containing acceptor substrates.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIAT1.

The function of SIAT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.2. Sialyltransferase 1(beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialytransferase) (SIAT1, AccessionNP_(—)003023.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SIAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SIAT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11766, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase1 (beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialytransferase) (SIAT1, AccessionNP_(—)003023.1), a gene which transfers sialic acid from the donor ofsubstrate cmp-sialic acid to galactose containing acceptor substrates.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIAT1.

The function of SIAT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.2. Solute carrier family12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 7 (SLC12A7, AccessionNP_(—)006589.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC12A7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC12A7, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC12A7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17066,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 7 (SLC12A7,Accession NP_(—)006589.1), a gene which is a potassium/chloride-cotransporter. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC12A7.

The function of SLC12A7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM105.1. SLC35A4 (AccessionNP_(—)542401.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC35A4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC35A4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC35A4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5796, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of SLC35A4(Accession NP_(—)542401.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC35A4.

SLC35E2 (Accession XP_(—)049733.6) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC35E2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC35E2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC35E2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14041, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of SLC35E2(Accession XP_(—)049733.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC35E2.

Smith-magenis syndrome chromosome region, candidate 5 (SMCR5, AccessionNP_(—)658987.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SMCR5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SMCR5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SMCR5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10482, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Smith-magenissyndrome chromosome region, candidate 5 (SMCR5, AccessionNP_(—)658987.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMCR5.

SORCS2 (Accession NP_(—)065828.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SORCS2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SORCS2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SORCS2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6379, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of SORCS2 (AccessionNP_(—)065828.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SORCS2.

Sp7 transcription factor (SP7, Accession NP_(—)690599.1) is anotherGAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SP7 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SP7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SP7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20063, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Sp7 transcriptionfactor (SP7, Accession NP_(—)690599.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SP7.

Spondin 1, (f-spondin) extracellular matrix protein (SPON1, AccessionNP_(—)006099.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SPON1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPON1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SPON1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14025, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Spondin 1,(f-spondin) extracellular matrix protein (SPON1, AccessionNP_(—)006099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPON1.

Sulfite oxidase (SUOX, Accession NP_(—)000447.1) is another GAM1032target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SUOX BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SUOX, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SUOX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15310, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Sulfite oxidase(SUOX, Accession NP_(—)000447.1), a gene which sulfite oxidasedeficiency and therefore is associated with Sulfite oxidase deficiency.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Sulfite oxidase deficiency, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SUOX.

The function of SUOX and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM206.1. Tachykinin receptor 3(TACR3, Accession NP_(—)001050.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TACR3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TACR3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TACR3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15957, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Tachykininreceptor 3 (TACR3, Accession NP_(—)001050.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TACR3.

T-box 18 (TBX18, Accession XP_(—)291165.1) is another GAM1032 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX18 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTBX18, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBX18 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of T-box 18 (TBX18,Accession XP_(—)291165.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TBX18.

Thymidine kinase 2, mitochondrial (TK2, Accession NP_(—)004605.1) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TK2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17771, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Thymidine kinase2, mitochondrial (TK2, Accession NP_(—)004605.1), a gene whichphosphorylates thymidine, deoxycytidine, deoxyuridine, and alsoanti-viral and anti- cancer nucleoside analogs and therefore may beassociated with Mitochondrial dna depletion myopathy. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMitochondrial dna depletion myopathy, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TK2.

The function of TK2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM281.1. Toll-like receptor 4(TLR4, Accession NP_(—)612566.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TLR4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byTLR4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TLR4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Toll-likereceptor 4 (TLR4, Accession NP_(—)612566.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TLR4.

Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4, Accession NP_(—)612564.1) is another GAM1032target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TLR4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TLR4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TLR4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10745, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Toll-likereceptor 4 (TLR4, Accession NP_(—)612564.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TLR4.

Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4, Accession NP_(—)003257.1) is another GAM1032target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TLR4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TLR4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TLR4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10745, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Toll-likereceptor 4 (TLR4, Accession NP_(—)003257.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TLR4.

Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4, Accession NP_(—)612567.1) is another GAM1032target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TLR4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TLR4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TLR4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10745, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Toll-likereceptor 4 (TLR4, Accession NP_(—)612567.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TLR4.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 6 (TNFRSF6, AccessionNP_(—)690616.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNFRSF6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 6 (TNFRSF6, AccessionNP_(—)690616.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF6.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 6 (TNFRSF6, AccessionNP_(—)690612.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNFRSF6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 6 (TNFRSF6, AccessionNP_(—)690612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF6.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 6 (TNFRSF6, AccessionNP_(—)690615.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNFRSF6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 6 (TNFRSF6, AccessionNP_(—)690615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF6.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 6 (TNFRSF6, AccessionNP_(—)690614.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNFRSF6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 6 (TNFRSF6, AccessionNP_(—)690614.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF6.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 6 (TNFRSF6, AccessionNP_(—)690611.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNFRSF6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 6 (TNFRSF6, AccessionNP_(—)690611.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF6.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 6 (TNFRSF6, AccessionNP_(—)690613.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNFRSF6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 6 (TNFRSF6, AccessionNP_(—)690613.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF6.

TOLLIP (Accession NP_(—)061882.2) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TOLLIP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TOLLIP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TOLLIP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of TOLLIP (AccessionNP_(—)061882.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TOLLIP.

Tyrosinase-related protein 1 (TYRP1, Accession NP_(—)000541.1) isanother GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TYRP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TYRP1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTYRP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11984, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition ofTyrosinase-related protein 1 (TYRP1, Accession NP_(—)000541.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TYRP1.

USP12L1 (Accession XP_(—)167944.1) is another GAM1032 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. USP12L1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by USP12L1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of USP12L1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8209, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of USP12L1(Accession XP_(—)167944.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with USP12L1.

VIPL (Accession NP_(—)110432.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VIPL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VIPL, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of VIPL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9897, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of VIPL (AccessionNP_(—)110432.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VIPL.

Ww domain binding protein 2 (WBP2, Accession NP_(—)036610.2) is anotherGAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WBP2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by WBP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17972, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1032 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of Ww domain bindingprotein 2 (WBP2, Accession NP_(—)036610.2), a gene which binds with highaffinity to the WW domain contained in cancer, and Accordingly,utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with WBP2.

The function of WBP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM342.2. ZAK (AccessionNP_(—)598407.1) is another GAM1032 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZAK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZAK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZAK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5951, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1032 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:303.

Another function of GAM1032 is therefore inhibition of ZAK (AccessionNP_(—)598407.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1032 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZAK.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 1338 (GAM1338), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM1338 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM1338 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM1338 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM1338 gene encodes a GAM1338 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM1338 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:36, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM1338 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM1338 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM1338 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM1338 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:36, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM1338folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM1338 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA is designated SEQID:360, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM1338 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM1338 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM1338target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM1338 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM1338 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM1338 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM1338 target RNA into GAM1338 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM1338 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM1338 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM1338 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM1338 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM1338 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM1338 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM1338 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM1338 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

15E1.2 (Accession XP_(—)290596.1) is a GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. 15E1.2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by 15E1.2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of 15E1.2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

A function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of 15E1.2 (AccessionXP_(—)290596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith 15E1.2.

7h3 (Accession NP_(—)149014.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. 7h3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by 7h3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of 7h3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16813, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of 7h3 (AccessionNP_(—)149014.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith 7h3.

Alpha-1-b glycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. A1BG BINDING SITE1and A1BG BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by A1BG, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofA1BG BINDING SITE1 and A1BG BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10791 andSEQ ID:19693 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Alpha-1-bglycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2), a gene which a plasmaprotein of unknown function. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with A1BG.

The function of A1BG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. A2BP1 (AccessionNP_(—)061193.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. A2BP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by A2BP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of A2BP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1212, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of A2BP1 (AccessionNP_(—)061193.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith A2BP1.

Aminoadipate-semialdehyde synthase (AASS, Accession NP_(—)005754.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AASS BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by AASS, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AASSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18163, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofAminoadipate-semialdehyde synthase (AASS, Accession NP_(—)005754.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AASS.

ABCA13 (Accession NP_(—)689914.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCA13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ABCA13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCA13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of ABCA13 (AccessionNP_(—)689914.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABCA13.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 11 (ABCC11,Accession NP_(—)149163.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCC11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ABCC11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCC11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18047, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 11 (ABCC11, AccessionNP_(—)149163.2), a gene which acts as a multispecific organic anion pumpwhich can transport nucleotide analogs (by similarity). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCC11.

The function of ABCC11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Acyl-coenzyme adehydrogenase, short/branched chain (ACADSB, Accession NP_(—)001600.1)is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACADSBBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ACADSB, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofACADSB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14907, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Acyl-coenzyme adehydrogenase, short/branched chain (ACADSB, Accession NP_(—)001600.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ACADSB.

AGO4 (Accession NP_(—)060099.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AGO4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AGO4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AGO4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13702, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of AGO4 (AccessionNP_(—)060099.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AGO4.

Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR, Accession NP_(—)001612.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AHR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by AHR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AHRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9011, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Aryl hydrocarbonreceptor (AHR, Accession NP_(—)001612.1), a gene which plays a role inmodulating carcinogenesis through the induction ofxenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes and therefore may be associated withStomach tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Stomach tumors, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with AHR.

The function of AHR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Absent in melanoma 1(AIM1, Accession XP_(—)166300.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AIM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AIM1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1383, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Absent inmelanoma 1 (AIM1, Accession XP_(—)166300.1), a gene which is altered inassociation with tumor suppression in a model of human melanoma andtherefore may be associated with Malignant melanoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMalignant melanoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AIM1.

The function of AIM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. A kinase (prka) anchorprotein 8 (AKAP8, Accession NP_(—)005849.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AKAP8 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAKAP8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AKAP8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2643, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of A kinase (prka)anchor protein 8 (AKAP8, Accession NP_(—)005849.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AKAP8.

Aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member b1 (ALDH1B1, AccessionNP_(—)000683.3) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALDH1B1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALDH1B1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ALDH1B1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19434,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 1 family, member b1 (ALDH1B1, Accession NP_(—)000683.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH1B1.

Arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase (ALOX15, Accession NP_(—)001131.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALOX15BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ALOX15, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofALOX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18901, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Arachidonate15-lipoxygenase (ALOX15, Accession NP_(—)001131.1), a gene whichconverts arachidonic acid to 15s-hydroperoxyeicosatetraenoic acid.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALOX15.

The function of ALOX15 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. AMID (AccessionNP_(—)116186.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AMID BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AMID, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AMID BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2328, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of AMID (AccessionNP_(—)116186.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AMID.

Ankyrin repeat domain 6 (ANKRD6, Accession NP_(—)055757.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANKRD6 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ANKRD6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANKRD6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11653, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatdomain 6 (ANKRD6, Accession NP_(—)055757.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ANKRD6.

AP1S3 (Accession XP_(—)291023.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AP1S3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by AP1S3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AP1S3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15779, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of AP1S3 (AccessionXP_(—)291023.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AP1S3.

Adaptor-related protein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit (AP3S2, AccessionNP_(—)005820.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AP3S2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AP3S2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP3S2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6113, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit (AP3S2, Accession NP_(—)005820.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP3S2.

Apoptotic protease activating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1)is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APAF1BINDING SITE1 and APAF1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by APAF1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APAF1 BINDING SITE1 andAPAF1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:803 and SEQ ID:803 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Apoptoticprotease activating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1), a genewhich functions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads tocaspase 9 dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may beassociated with Cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APAF1 BINDING SITE1 andAPAF1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by APAF1, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of APAF1 BINDING SITE1 and APAF1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:1306 and SEQ ID:1306 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Apoptoticprotease activating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1), a genewhich functions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads tocaspase 9 dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may beassociated with Cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. APM1 (AccessionNP_(—)004788.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. APM1 BINDING SITE1 through APM1 BINDING SITE3 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by APM1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APM1 BINDING SITE1through APM1 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:13551, SEQ ID:1962 and SEQID:2268 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of APM1 (AccessionNP_(—)004788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APM1.

Apolipoprotein l, 2 (APOL2, Accession NP_(—)112092.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APOL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APOL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16087, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,2 (APOL2, Accession NP_(—)112092.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with APOL2.

Apolipoprotein l, 2 (APOL2, Accession NP_(—)663612.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APOL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APOL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16087, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,2 (APOL2, Accession NP_(—)663612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with APOL2.

Amyloid beta precursor protein (cytoplasmic tail) binding protein 2(APPBP2, Accession NP_(—)006371.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. APPBP2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APPBP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APPBP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20094, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Amyloid betaprecursor protein (cytoplasmic tail) binding protein 2 (APPBP2,Accession NP_(—)006371.2), a gene which interacts with the basolateralsorting signal of amyloid precursor protein. and therefore may beassociated with Alzheimer's disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APPBP2.

The function of APPBP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. APPL (AccessionNP_(—)036228.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. APPL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APPL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of APPL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12386, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of APPL (AccessionNP_(—)036228.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APPL.

Aquaporin 6, kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE1and AQP6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AQP6, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of AQP6 BINDING SITE1 and AQP6 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:16104 and SEQ ID:2103 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6,kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1), a gene whichparticipates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Aquaporin 6, kidneyspecific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)001643.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE1 and AQP6 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AQP6 BINDING SITE1 and AQP6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:2103 and SEQ ID:13404 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6,kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)001643.1), a gene whichparticipates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Ras homolog genefamily, member f (in filopodia) (ARHF, Accession NP_(—)061907.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHF BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ARHF, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3172, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Ras homolog genefamily, member f (in filopodia) (ARHF, Accession NP_(—)061907.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHF.

Rho gtpase activating protein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ARHGAP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ARHGAP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8690, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Rho gtpaseactivating protein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGAP1.

ARHGAP11A (Accession NP_(—)055598.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP11A BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byARHGAP11A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGAP11A BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of ARHGAP11A(Accession NP_(—)055598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARHGAP11A.

ARPP-19 (Accession NP_(—)006619.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ARPP-19 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARPP-19,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARPP-19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of ARPP-19(Accession NP_(—)006619.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARPP-19.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 16 (ASB16, AccessionNP_(—)543139.4) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASB16, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ASB16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11661, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 16 (ASB16, Accession NP_(—)543139.4) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB16.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, AccessionNP_(—)821066.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ASB6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASB6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1654, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, Accession NP_(—)821066.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB6.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, AccessionNP_(—)060343.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ASB6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASB6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1654, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, Accession NP_(—)060343.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB6.

ASE-1 (Accession NP_(—)036231.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ASE-1 BINDING SITE1 and ASE-1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byASE-1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASE-1 BINDING SITE1 andASE-1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9988 and SEQ ID:9101respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of ASE-1 (AccessionNP_(—)036231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ASE-1.

ATF7IP2 (Accession NP_(—)079273.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATF7IP2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATF7IP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATF7IP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12397, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of ATF7IP2(Accession NP_(—)079273.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATF7IP2.

Ataxia telangiectasia mutated (includes complementation groups a, c andd) (ATM, Accession NP_(—)612150.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATM BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ATM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATMBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5585, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Ataxiatelangiectasia mutated (includes complementation groups a, c and d)(ATM, Accession NP_(—)612150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ATM.

Atpase, na+/k+ transporting, beta 2 polypeptide (ATP1B2, AccessionNP_(—)001669.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP1B2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP1B2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP1B2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19749, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, na+/k+transporting, beta 2 polypeptide (ATP1B2, Accession NP_(—)001669.1), agene which catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP coupled with the exchange ofNa +/K+ ions across the plasma membrane. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ATP1B2.

The function of ATP1B2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Atpase, (na+)/k+transporting, beta 4 polypeptide (ATP1B4, Accession NP_(—)036201.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP1B4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ATP1B4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofATP1B4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15678, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, (na+)/k+transporting, beta 4 polypeptide (ATP1B4, Accession NP_(—)036201.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP1B4.

ATP6V1A (Accession NP_(—)001681.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP6V1A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP6V1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19693, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of ATP6V1A(Accession NP_(—)001681.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATP6V1A.

Atpase, cu++ transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A,Accession NP_(—)000043.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP7A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP7A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP7A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, cu++transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A, AccessionNP_(—)000043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP7A.

Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)068713.2) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5485, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)068713.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)001690.2) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5485, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)001690.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

BA108L7.2 (Accession NP_(—)112233.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BA108L7.2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBA108L7.2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BA108L7.2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4652, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of BA108L7.2(Accession NP_(—)112233.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with BA108L7.2.

Bcl2-associated athanogene 5 (BAG5, Accession NP_(—)004864.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BAG5 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BAG5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BAG5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19878, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Bcl2-associatedathanogene 5 (BAG5, Accession NP_(—)004864.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BAG5.

Bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, AccessionNP_(—)038477.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BAZ2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BAZ2A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BAZ2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16740, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Bromodomainadjacent to zinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, Accession NP_(—)038477.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BAZ2A.

B-cell cll/lymphoma 10 (BCL10, Accession NP_(—)003912.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCL10 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BCL10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCL10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17565, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of B-cellcll/lymphoma 10 (BCL10, Accession NP_(—)003912.1), a gene which is apositive regulator of lymphocyte proliferation, NF-kappaB activator. andtherefore may be associated with Malt lymphoma, follicular lymphoma.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Malt lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with BCL10.

The function of BCL10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Bradykinin receptor b1(BDKRB1, Accession NP_(—)000701.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BDKRB1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BDKRB1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BDKRB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Bradykininreceptor b1 (BDKRB1, Accession NP_(—)000701.2), a gene which mediatesintracellular calcium flux. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with BDKRB1.

The function of BDKRB1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. B double prime 1,subunit of rna polymerase iii transcription initiation factor iiib(BDP1, Accession NP_(—)060899.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BDP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BDP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BDP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4304, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of B double prime 1,subunit of rna polymerase iii transcription initiation factor iiib(BDP1, Accession NP_(—)060899.1), a gene which activates RNA polymeraseIII transcription. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BDP1.

The function of BDP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM146.1. BENE (AccessionNP_(—)005425.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BENE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BENE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BENE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3688, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of BENE (AccessionNP_(—)005425.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BENE.

BHD (Accession NP_(—)659434.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BHD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byBHD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BHD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13142, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of BHD (AccessionNP_(—)659434.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BHD.

BNIP-S (Accession NP_(—)612122.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BNIP-S BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by BNIP-S, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BNIP-SBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17763, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of BNIP-S (AccessionNP_(—)612122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BNIP-S.

BRIP1 (Accession NP_(—)114432.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BRIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BRIP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRIP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:721, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of BRIP1 (AccessionNP_(—)114432.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BRIP1.

Butyrophilin, subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NP_(—)008979.2)is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTN3A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BTN3A1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBTN3A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17858, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Butyrophilin,subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NP_(—)008979.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BTN3A1.

BXDC1 (Accession XP_(—)166303.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BXDC1 BINDING SITE1 and BXDC1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byBXDC1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BXDC1 BINDING SITE1 andBXDC1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:711 and SEQ ID:7070 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of BXDC1 (AccessionXP_(—)166303.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BXDC1.

BY55 (Accession NP_(—)008984.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BY55 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BY55, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BY55 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17712, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of BY55 (AccessionNP_(—)008984.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BY55.

Chromosome 11 open reading frame 17 (C11orf17, Accession NP_(—)065693.2)is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C11orf17BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C11orf17, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C11orf17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13793, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 11open reading frame 17 (C11orf17, Accession NP_(—)065693.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C11orf17.

Chromosome 13 open reading frame 1 (C13orf1, Accession NP_(—)065189.1)is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C13orf1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C13orf1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C13orf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2596, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 13open reading frame 1 (C13orf1, Accession NP_(—)065189.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C13orf1.

C14orf113 (Accession NP_(—)060100.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf113 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19688, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of C14orf113(Accession NP_(—)060100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf113.

C14orf143 (Accession NP_(—)660274.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf143 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf143, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf143 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11599, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of C14orf143(Accession NP_(—)660274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf143.

C14orf92 (Accession NP_(—)055643.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf92 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf92,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf92 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of C14orf92(Accession NP_(—)055643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf92.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1)is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf24, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C1orf24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:601,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf24.

C1q and tumor necrosis factor related protein 6 (C1QTNF6, AccessionNP_(—)114116.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C1QTNF6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1QTNF6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C1QTNF6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18746,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of C1q and tumornecrosis factor related protein 6 (C1QTNF6, Accession NP_(—)114116.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C1QTNF6.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 129 (C20orf129, AccessionNP_(—)112181.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf129 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf129, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf129 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13924,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 129 (C20orf129, Accession NP_(—)112181.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf129.

Chromosome 22 open reading frame 19 (C22orf19, Accession NP_(—)003669.2)is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C22orf19BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C22orf19, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C22orf19 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14748, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 22open reading frame 19 (C22orf19, Accession NP_(—)003669.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C22orf19.

C4orf9 (Accession XP_(—)035572.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C4orf9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C4orf9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C4orf9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13142, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of C4orf9 (AccessionXP_(—)035572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C4orf9.

Chromosome 6 open reading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1)is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf33BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C6orf33, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C6orf33 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7278, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 6 openreading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C6orf33.

C6orf5 (Accession NP_(—)056339.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of C6orf5 (AccessionNP_(—)056339.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf5.

C6orf57 (Accession NP_(—)660310.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf57 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf57,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf57 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6442, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of C6orf57(Accession NP_(—)660310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf57.

Complement component 7 (C7, Accession NP_(—)000578.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11697, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent 7 (C7, Accession NP_(—)000578.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with C7.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 5 (C9orf5, Accession NP_(—)114401.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C9orf5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC9orf5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15709, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 5 (C9orf5, Accession NP_(—)114401.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf5.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NP_(—)061829.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf9BINDING SITE1 and C9orf9 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by C9orf9, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of C9orf9 BINDING SITE1 and C9orf9 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:19273 and SEQ ID:13797 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NP_(—)061829.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf9.

Calcium modulating ligand (CAMLG, Accession NP_(—)001736.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CAMLG BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CAMLG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMLGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9364, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Calciummodulating ligand (CAMLG, Accession NP_(—)001736.1), a gene which islikely involved in the mobilization of calcium as a result of thetcr/cd3 complex interaction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMLG.

The function of CAMLG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. CAPRI (AccessionNP_(—)008920.3) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CAPRI BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAPRI, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CAPRI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12829, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of CAPRI (AccessionNP_(—)008920.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAPRI.

Caspase recruitment domain family, member 6 (CARD6, AccessionNP_(—)115976.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CARD6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CARD6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CARD6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13142, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Caspaserecruitment domain family, member 6 (CARD6, Accession NP_(—)115976.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CARD6.

Caspase 2, apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cellexpressed, developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, AccessionNP_(—)116766.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CASP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18463, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116766.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116764.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18463,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116764.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116765.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18463,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116765.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)001215.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18463,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)001215.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)001219.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9100,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)001219.2), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203520.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9100,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203520.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203521.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9100,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203521.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203519.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9100,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203519.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Core-binding factor,runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2, AccessionNP_(—)787060.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CBFA2T2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)787060.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Core-binding factor,runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2, AccessionNP_(—)005084.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CBFA2T2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)005084.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Chemokine (c-c motif)ligand 16 (CCL16, Accession NP_(—)004581.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL16 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCCL16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCL16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10633, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 16 (CCL16, Accession NP_(—)004581.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL16.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL22BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CCL22, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCCL22 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11649, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL22.

Cyclin f (CCNF, Accession NP_(—)001752.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCNF BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCCNF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14395, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin f (CCNF,Accession NP_(—)001752.1), a gene which likely to be involved in thecontrol of the cell cycle during s phase and g2. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCNF.

The function of CCNF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Ccr4 carbon cataboliterepression 4-like (s. cerevisiae) (CCRN4L, Accession NP_(—)036250.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCRN4LBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CCRN4L, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCCRN4L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15829, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Ccr4 carboncatabolite repression 4-like (s. cerevisiae) (CCRN4L, AccessionNP_(—)036250.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CCRN4L.

Cd209 antigen (CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD209 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CD209, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD209 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8229, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cd209 antigen(CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1), a gene which may play an importantrole in the CD4-independent association of HIV with cells. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD209.

The function of CD209 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Cd24 antigen (smallcell lung carcinoma cluster 4 antigen) (CD24, Accession NP_(—)037362.1)is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CD24, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCD24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18593, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cd24 antigen(small cell lung carcinoma cluster 4 antigen) (CD24, AccessionNP_(—)037362.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CD24.

Cdc14 cell division cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B,Accession NP_(—)201589.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDC14B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDC14B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC14BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7919, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cdc14 celldivision cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B, AccessionNP_(—)201589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDC14B.

Cdc6 cell division cycle 6 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (CDC6, AccessionNP_(—)001245.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDC6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDC6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDC6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7495, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cdc6 celldivision cycle 6 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (CDC6, Accession NP_001245.1),a gene which is a component of the origin recognition complex (orc) thatbinds origins of replication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CDC6.

The function of CDC6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. CDCP1 (AccessionNP_(—)073753.3) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDCP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDCP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDCP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20095, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of CDCP1 (AccessionNP_(—)073753.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDCP1.

Cadherin 1, type 1, e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, AccessionNP_(—)004351.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH1 BINDING SITE1 and CDH1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CDH1, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CDH1 BINDING SITE1 and CDH1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:3667 and SEQ ID:5919 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 1, type1, e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, Accession NP_(—)004351.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH1.

Cadherin 17, li cadherin (liver-intestine) (CDH17, AccessionNP_(—)004054.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH17 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDH17, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDH17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5407, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 17, licadherin (liver-intestine) (CDH17, Accession NP_(—)004054.2), a genewhich may have a role in the morphological organization of liver andintestine and involved in intestinal peptide transport. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH17.

The function of CDH17 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. CDK11 (AccessionXP_(—)166324.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDK11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDK11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDK11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5408, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of CDK11 (AccessionXP_(—)166324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDK11.

CDKAL1 (Accession NP_(—)060244.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDKAL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDKAL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDKAL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of CDKAL1 (AccessionNP_(—)060244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDKAL1.

Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 8 (CEACAM8,Accession NP_(—)001807.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CEACAM8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CEACAM8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CEACAM8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Carcinoembryonicantigen-related cell adhesion molecule 8 (CEACAM8, AccessionNP_(—)001807.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CEACAM8.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, AccessionNP_(—)059120.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR1 BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CECR1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR1BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15125 and SEQID:11209 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)059120.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, AccessionNP_(—)803124.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR1 BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CECR1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR1BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11209 and SEQID:15125 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)803124.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

Centromere protein h (CENPH, Accession NP_(—)075060.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CENPH BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CENPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CENPHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7835, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Centromereprotein h (CENPH, Accession NP_(—)075060.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CENPH.

Centromere protein j (CENPJ, Accession NP_(—)060921.2) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CENPJ BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CENPJ, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CENPJBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8802, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Centromereprotein j (CENPJ, Accession NP_(—)060921.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CENPJ.

CGI-150 (Accession NP_(—)057164.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CGI-150 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-150,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-150 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19951, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of CGI-150(Accession NP_(—)057164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CGI-150.

Chromatin accessibility complex 1 (CHRAC1, Accession NP_(—)059140.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHRAC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CHRAC1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCHRAC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18375, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Chromatinaccessibility complex 1 (CHRAC1, Accession NP_(—)059140.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHRAC1.

Carbohydrate (chondroitin) synthase 1 (CHSY1, Accession NP_055733.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHSY1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CHSY1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCHSY1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18370, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(chondroitin) synthase 1 (CHSY1, Accession NP_(—)055733.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHSY1.

Cold autoinflammatory syndrome 1 (CIAS1, Accession NP_(—)004886.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CIAS1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CIAS1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCIAS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7985, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Coldautoinflammatory syndrome 1 (CIAS1, Accession NP_(—)004886.2), a genewhich may mediate protein-protein interactions; contains a leucine richrepeat and therefore may be associated with Familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome, muckle-wells syndrome. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome, muckle-wells syndrome, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CIAS1.

The function of CIAS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM90.1. CIP29 (AccessionNP_(—)115740.3) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CIP29 BINDING SITE1 and CIP29 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CIP29,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CIP29 BINDING SITE1 andCIP29 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11639 and SEQ ID:20120respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of CIP29 (AccessionNP_(—)115740.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CIP29.

C-type (calcium dependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin,superfamily member 12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLECSF12 BINDINGSITE1 and CLECSF12 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CLECSF12, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CLECSF12 BINDING SITE1 and CLECSF12 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:1868 and SEQ ID:10233 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2), a gene which is a pattern-recognition receptor . Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLECSF12.

The function of CLECSF12 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Cell matrix adhesionregulator (CMAR, Accession NP_(—)005191.2) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CMAR BINDING SITE1 and CMAR BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by CMAR, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CMARBINDING SITE1 and CMAR BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6738 and SEQID:19999 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cell matrixadhesion regulator (CMAR, Accession NP_(—)005191.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CMAR.

Calponin 2 (CNN2, Accession NP_(—)004359.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNN2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCNN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6909, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Calponin 2 (CNN2,Accession NP_(—)004359.1), a gene which may be involved in thestructural organization and/or anchorage of actin filaments.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CNN2.

The function of CNN2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1.2′,3′-cyclic nucleotide3′ phosphodiesterase (CNP, Accession NP_(—)149124.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CNP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5014, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of 2′,3′-cyclicnucleotide 3′ phosphodiesterase (CNP, Accession NP_(—)149124.1), a genewhich can link tubulin to membranes and may regulate cytoplasmicmicrotubule distribution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CNP.

The function of CNP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Collectin sub-familymember 12 (COLEC12, Accession NP_(—)110408.2) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COLEC12 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by COLEC12, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COLEC12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13793, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Collectinsub-family member 12 (COLEC12, Accession NP_(—)110408.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with COLEC12.

Coronin, actin binding protein, 1c (CORO1C, Accession NP_(—)055140.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CORO1CBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CORO1C, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCORO1C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1439, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Coronin, actinbinding protein, 1c (CORO1C, Accession NP_(—)055140.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CORO1C.

Cox15 homolog, cytochrome c oxidase assembly protein (yeast) (COX15,Accession NP_(—)510870.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. COX15 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by COX15, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COX15BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18262, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cox15 homolog,cytochrome c oxidase assembly protein (yeast) (COX15, AccessionNP_(—)510870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COX15.

Carboxypeptidase a4 (CPA4, Accession NP_(—)057436.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPA4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CPA4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPA4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10987, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Carboxypeptidasea4 (CPA4, Accession NP_(—)057436.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CPA4.

CPR8 (Accession NP_(—)065790.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPR8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCPR8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPR8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9163, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of CPR8 (AccessionNP_(—)065790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPR8.

Carbamoyl-phosphate synthetase 1, mitochondrial (CPS1, AccessionNP_(—)001866.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CPS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CPS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CPS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4147, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofCarbamoyl-phosphate synthetase 1, mitochondrial (CPS1, AccessionNP_(—)001866.2) . Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPS1.

Cleavage and polyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2,Accession XP_(—)029311.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPSF2 BINDING SITE1 and CPSF2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byCPSF2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPSF2 BINDING SITE1 andCPSF2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6739 and SEQ ID:6347respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cleavage andpolyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2, AccessionXP_(—)029311.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPSF2.

Complement component (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood groupsystem (CR1, Accession NP_(—)000564.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13868, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood group system (CR1,Accession NP_(—)000564.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CR1.

Complement component (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood groupsystem (CR1, Accession NP_(—)000642.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13868, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood group system (CR1,Accession NP_(—)000642.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CR1.

Cytokine receptor-like factor 3 (CRLF3, Accession NP_(—)057070.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRLF3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CRLF3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCRLF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9675, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cytokinereceptor-like factor 3 (CRLF3, Accession NP_(—)057070.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CRLF3.

Cofactor required for sp1 transcriptional activation, subunit 6, 77 kda(CRSP6, Accession NP_(—)004259.3) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CRSP6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CRSP6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRSP6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12005, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cofactor requiredfor sp1 transcriptional activation, subunit 6, 77 kda (CRSP6, AccessionNP_(—)004259.3), a gene which is required for Sp1 mediatedtranscriptional activation with TAF(II)s. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CRSP6.

The function of CRSP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Cartilage associatedprotein (CRTAP, Accession NP_(—)006362.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRTAP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCRTAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRTAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:776, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cartilageassociated protein (CRTAP, Accession NP_(—)006362.1), a gene which is anovel developmentally regulated chick embryo protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CRTAP.

The function of CRTAP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Crystallin, zeta(quinone reductase)-like 1 (CRYZL1, Accession NP_(—)665857.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRYZL1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CRYZL1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CRYZL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2539, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Crystallin, zeta(quinone reductase)-like 1 (CRYZL1, Accession NP_(—)665857.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CRYZL1.

Crystallin, zeta (quinone reductase)-like 1 (CRYZL1, AccessionNP_(—)660354.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CRYZL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CRYZL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRYZL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2539, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Crystallin, zeta(quinone reductase)-like 1 (CRYZL1, Accession NP_(—)660354.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CRYZL1.

CSE-C (Accession NP_(—)061851.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CSE-C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CSE-C, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSE-CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2336, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of CSE-C (AccessionNP_(—)061851.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CSE-C.

Cse1 chromosome segregation 1-like (yeast) (CSE1L, AccessionNP_(—)803185.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CSE1L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CSE1L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSE1L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3997, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cse1 chromosomesegregation 1-like (yeast) (CSE1L, Accession NP_(—)803185.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CSE1L.

Casein kinase 2, alpha prime polypeptide (CSNK2A2, AccessionNP_(—)001887.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CSNK2A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CSNK2A2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CSNK2A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15382,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Casein kinase 2,alpha prime polypeptide (CSNK2A2, Accession NP_(—)001887.1), a genewhich catalyzes the phosphorylation of serine or threonine residues inproteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CSNK2A2.

The function of CSNK2A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Cardiotrophin 1 (CTF1,Accession NP_(—)001321.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CTF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CTF1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CTF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6515, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cardiotrophin 1(CTF1, Accession NP_(—)001321.1), a gene which may play a role incardiac hypertrophy. and therefore may be associated with Cardiachypertrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Cardiac hypertrophy, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CTF1.

The function of CTF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Cathepsin s (CTSS,Accession NP_(—)004070.3) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CTSS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CTSS, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CTSS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7946, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cathepsin s(CTSS, Accession NP_(—)004070.3), a gene which is a lysosomal cysteine(thiol) protease that cleaves elastin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CTSS.

The function of CTSS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Chemokine (c-x-c motif)ligand 16 (CXCL16, Accession NP_(—)071342.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CXCL16 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCXCL16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CXCL16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11701, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 16 (CXCL16, Accession NP_(—)071342.1), a gene whichinduces calcium mobilization. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CXCL16.

The function of CXCL16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 6 (granulocyte chemotactic protein 2) (CXCL6, AccessionNP_(—)002984.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CXCL6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CXCL6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CXCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7236, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 6 (granulocyte chemotactic protein 2) (CXCL6, AccessionNP_(—)002984.1), a gene which is chemotactic for neutrophilgranulocytes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CXCL6.

The function of CXCL6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM281.1. CYCS (AccessionNP_(—)061820.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYCS BINDING SITE1 through CYCS BINDING SITE3 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CYCS,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYCS BINDING SITE1through CYCS BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15642, SEQ ID:14950 andSEQ ID:19693 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of CYCS (AccessionNP_(—)061820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYCS.

Cylicin, basic protein of sperm head cytoskeleton 2 (CYLC2, AccessionNP_(—)001331.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYLC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYLC2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CYLC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12632, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cylicin, basicprotein of sperm head cytoskeleton 2 (CYLC2, Accession NP_(—)001331.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYLC2.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily i (aromatic compound-inducible), polypeptide2 (CYP1A2, Accession NP_(—)000752.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP1A2 BINDING SITE1 through CYP1A2BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by CYP1A2, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP1A2BINDING SITE1 through CYP1A2 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:6816, SEQID:8688 and SEQ ID:13973 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily i (aromatic compound-inducible), polypeptide 2 (CYP1A2,Accession NP_(—)000752.1), a gene which intervenes in an NADPH-dependentelectron transport pathway. and therefore may be associated withPorphyria cutanea tarda. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Porphyria cutanea tarda, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYP1A2.

The function of CYP1A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Cytochrome p450,subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6,Accession NP_(—)000758.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP2B6 BINDING SITE1 and CYP2B6 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby CYP2B6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP2B6 BINDING SITE1 andCYP2B6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3011 and SEQ ID:4525respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6,Accession NP_(—)000758.1), a gene which oxidizes a variety ofstructurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, andxenobiotics. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP2B6.

The function of CYP2B6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Cytochrome p450,subfamily ivf, polypeptide 3 (leukotriene b4 omega hydroxylase) (CYP4F3,Accession NP_(—)000887.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP4F3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP4F3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP4F3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1417, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily ivf, polypeptide 3 (leukotriene b4 omega hydroxylase) (CYP4F3,Accession NP_(—)000887.1), a gene which converts leukotriene B4 into theless active 20-hydroxy-leukotriene B4. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CYP4F3.

The function of CYP4F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. CYP51A1 (AccessionNP_(—)000777.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYP51A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP51A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CYP51A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10631,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of CYP51A1(Accession NP_(—)000777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CYP51A1.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily viiib (sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase),polypeptide 1 (CYP8B1, Accession NP_(—)004382.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP8B1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CYP8B1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP8B1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5584, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily viiib (sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase), polypeptide 1 (CYP8B1,Accession NP_(—)004382.1), a gene which functions in bile acidbiosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP8B1.

The function of CYP8B1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835365.1)is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DCXBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6035, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835365.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835366.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835366.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835364.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835364.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_000546.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)000546.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Dead/h (asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 31 (DDX31, AccessionNP_(—)619526.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DDX31 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DDX31,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDX31 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 31 (DDX31, Accession NP_619526.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DDX31.

Desmin (DES, Accession NP_(—)001918.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DES BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DES,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DES BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5111, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Desmin (DES,Accession NP_(—)001918.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DES.

Dna fragmentation factor, 40 kda, beta polypeptide (caspase-activateddnase) (DFFB, Accession NP_(—)004393.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DFFB BINDING SITE1 and DFFB BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby DFFB, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DFFB BINDING SITE1 andDFFB BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7574 and SEQ ID:7848 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Dna fragmentationfactor, 40 kda, beta polypeptide (caspase-activated dnase) (DFFB,Accession NP_(—)004393.1), a gene which induces DNA fragmentation andchromatin condensation during apoptosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DFFB.

The function of DFFB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Diaphanous homolog 2(drosophila) (DIAPH2, Accession NP_(—)006720.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DIAPH2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DIAPH2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DIAPH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12586, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Diaphanoushomolog 2 (drosophila) (DIAPH2, Accession NP_(—)006720.1), a gene whichmay affect in oogenesis and therefore may be associated with Prematureovarian failure. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Premature ovarian failure., and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DIAPH2.

The function of DIAPH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. Disrupted inschizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DISC1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby DISC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DISC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13620, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Disrupted inschizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1), a gene which hasglobular N-terminal domain(s) and a helical C-terminal domain. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with DISC1.

The function of DISC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. DKFZP434B044(Accession NP_(—)113664.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434B044 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434B044, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434B044 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11474, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434B044(Accession NP_(—)113664.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434B044.

DKFZP434B1727 (Accession NP_(—)115519.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434B1727 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434B1727, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434B1727 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1107, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434B1727(Accession NP_(—)115519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434B1727.

DKFZp434C0923 (Accession NP_(—)060068.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434C0923 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434C0923, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434C0923 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7947, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434C0923(Accession NP_(—)060068.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434C0923.

DKFZP434C212 (Accession XP_(—)044196.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434C212 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434C212, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434C212 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5299, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434C212(Accession XP_(—)044196.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434C212.

DKFZP434D146 (Accession NP_(—)056410.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434D146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434D146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434D146 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4843, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434D146(Accession NP_(—)056410.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434D146.

DKFZp434E2220 (Accession NP_(—)060082.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434E2220 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434E2220, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434E2220 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18031, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434E2220(Accession NP_(—)060082.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434E2220.

DKFZP434F0318 (Accession NP_(—)110444.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434F0318 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434F0318, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434F0318 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14671, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434F0318(Accession NP_(—)110444.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434F0318.

DKFZp434F1719 (Accession NP_(—)115624.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434F1719 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434F1719, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434F1719 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4173, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434F1719(Accession NP_(—)115624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434F1719.

DKFZp547H025 (Accession NP_(—)064546.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547H025 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547H025, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547H025 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1994, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547H025(Accession NP_(—)064546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547H025.

DKFZp547P234 (Accession NP_(—)694590.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547P234 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547P234, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547P234 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3007, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547P234(Accession NP_(—)694590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547P234.

DKFZP564D166 (Accession NP_(—)108648.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564D166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP564D166, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564D166 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13202, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564D166(Accession NP_(—)108648.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564D166.

DKFZP564G092 (Accession NP_(—)056416.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564G092 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564G092, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564G092 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:519, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564G092(Accession NP_(—)056416.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564G092.

DKFZP564I122 (Accession XP_(—)032397.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564I122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564I122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564I122 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19815, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564I122(Accession XP_(—)032397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564I122.

DKFZP564J0863 (Accession NP_(—)056274.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564J0863 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564J0863, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564J0863 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18946, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564J0863(Accession NP_(—)056274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564J0863.

DKFZP564K0322 (Accession NP_(—)114429.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564K0322 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564K0322, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564K0322 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1414, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564K0322(Accession NP_(—)114429.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564K0322.

DKFZp564K142 (Accession NP_(—)115497.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp564K142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp564K142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp564K142 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:811, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp564K142(Accession NP_(—)115497.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp564K142.

DKFZP564O0523 (Accession NP_(—)115496.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564O0523 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564O0523, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564O0523 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1963, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564O0523(Accession NP_(—)115496.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564O0523.

DKFZP566D1346 (Accession NP_(—)110443.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566D1346 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566D1346, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566D1346 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12834, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566D1346(Accession NP_(—)110443.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566D1346.

DKFZP566I1024 (Accession NP_(—)056226.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566I1024 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566I1024, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566I1024 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2402, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566I1024(Accession NP_(—)056226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566I1024.

DKFZP586D0919 (Accession NP_(—)056248.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586D0919 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586D0919, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586D0919 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5664, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586D0919(Accession NP_(—)056248.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586D0919.

DKFZp667B1218 (Accession NP_(—)808881.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667B1218 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667B1218, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667B1218 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13142, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667B1218(Accession NP_(—)808881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667B1218.

DKFZp667E0512 (Accession XP_(—)117353.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667E0512 BINDING SITE1 andDKFZp667E0512 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DKFZp667E0512, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZp667E0512 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZp667E0512BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17043 and SEQ ID:9198 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667E0512(Accession XP_(—)117353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667E0512.

DKFZp761B107 (Accession NP_(—)775734.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5298, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B107(Accession NP_(—)775734.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B107.

DKFZp761B128 (Accession NP_(—)689650.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B128 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B128, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B128 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:436, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B128(Accession NP_(—)689650.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B128.

DKFZp761H039 (Accession NP_(—)061181.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761H039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761H039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761H039 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12709, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761H039(Accession NP_(—)061181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761H039.

DKFZp761J139 (Accession NP_(—)115656.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761J139 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761J139, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761J139 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:969, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761J139(Accession NP_(—)115656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761J139.

DKFZp761N1114 (Accession XP_(—)086327.6) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761N1114 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761N1114, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761N1114 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10882, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761N1114(Accession XP_(—)086327.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761N1114.

DKFZp761O0113 (Accession NP_(—)060879.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761O0113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761O0113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761O0113 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11194, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761O0113(Accession NP_(—)060879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761O0113.

DKFZp761P1121 (Accession NP_(—)690870.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761P1121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761P1121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761P1121 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1413, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761P1121(Accession NP_(—)690870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761P1121.

DKFZp762C2414 (Accession NP_(—)848637.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762C2414 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762C2414, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762C2414 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11830, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762C2414(Accession NP_(—)848637.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762C2414.

DKFZp762H185 (Accession XP_(—)172976.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762H185 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762H185, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762H185 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2137, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762H185(Accession XP_(—)172976.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762H185.

DKFZp762I137 (Accession NP_(—)689624.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762I137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762I137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762I137 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11659, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762I137(Accession NP_(—)689624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762I137.

DKFZp762I194 (Accession NP_(—)689597.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762I194 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762I194, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762I194 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19272, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762I194(Accession NP_(—)689597.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762I194.

DKFZp762L0311 (Accession NP_(—)061189.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762L0311 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762L0311, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762L0311 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13546, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762L0311(Accession NP_(—)061189.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762L0311.

Dynein, axonemal, heavy polypeptide 11 (DNAH11, AccessionNP_(—)003768.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNAH11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DNAH11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DNAH11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18338, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Dynein, axonemal,heavy polypeptide 11 (DNAH11, Accession NP_(—)003768.1), a gene whichmay function as a motor protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DNAH11.

The function of DNAH11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. DRIM (AccessionNP_(—)055318.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DRIM BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DRIM, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DRIM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2324, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DRIM (AccessionNP_(—)055318.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DRIM.

Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (atrophin-1) (DRPLA, AccessionNP_(—)001931.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DRPLA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DRPLA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DRPLA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8154, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofDentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (atrophin-1) (DRPLA, AccessionNP_001931.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DRPLA.

Desmocollin 3 (DSC3, Accession NP_(—)001932.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSC3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DSC3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSC3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2085, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Desmocollin 3(DSC3, Accession NP_(—)001932.1), a gene which is a component ofintercellular desmosome junctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DSC3.

The function of DSC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Desmocollin 3 (DSC3,Accession NP_077741.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DSC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DSC3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSC3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Desmocollin 3(DSC3, Accession NP_(—)077741.1), a gene which is a component ofintercellular desmosome junctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DSC3.

The function of DSC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Down syndrome criticalregion gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NP_(—)061835.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSCR6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby DSCR6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSCR6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17339, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Down syndromecritical region gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NP_(—)061835.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DSCR6.

DUPLIN (Accession XP_(—)208760.3) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DUPLIN BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DUPLIN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DUPLIN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2517, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DUPLIN (AccessionXP_(—)208760.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DUPLIN.

DUSP18 (Accession NP_(—)689724.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DUSP18 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DUSP18,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DUSP18 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of DUSP18 (AccessionNP_(—)689724.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DUSP18.

Dual specificity phosphatase 19 (DUSP19, Accession NP_(—)543152.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DUSP19BINDING SITE1 and DUSP19 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DUSP19, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DUSP19 BINDING SITE1 and DUSP19 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:710 and SEQ ID:969 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Dual specificityphosphatase 19 (DUSP19, Accession NP_(—)543152.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DUSP19.

Dual-specificity tyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1a(DYRK1A, Accession NP_(—)567824.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DYRK1A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by DYRK1A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DYRK1ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14469, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Dual-specificitytyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1a (DYRK1A, AccessionNP_(—)567824.1), a gene which regulates cell proliferation and may beinvolved in brain development . and therefore may be associated withDown syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Down syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with DYRK1A.

The function of DYRK1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Endometrial bleedingassociated factor (left-right determination, factor a; transforminggrowth factor beta superfamily) (EBAF, Accession NP_(—)003231.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EBAF BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by EBAF, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EBAFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7720, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Endometrialbleeding associated factor (left-right determination, factor a;transforming growth factor beta superfamily) (EBAF, AccessionNP_(—)003231.2), a gene which LEFT-RIGHT AXIS MALFORMATIONS andtherefore is associated with Left-right axis malformations. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofLeft-right axis malformations, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EBAF.

The function of EBAF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. EEF2K (AccessionNP_(—)037434.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EEF2K BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EEF2K, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EEF2K BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11618, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of EEF2K (AccessionNP_(—)037434.1), a gene which phosphorylates serine or threonine on theeukaryotic elongation factor-2 and therefore may be associated withSystemic lupus erythematosus and cancer. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Systemic lupuserythematosus and cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EEF2K.

The function of EEF2K and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Eh-domain containing 1(EHD1, Accession NP_(—)006786.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EHD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EHD1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EHD1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14949, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Eh-domaincontaining 1 (EHD1, Accession NP_(—)006786.2), a gene which may beinvolved in ligand-initiated endocytosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHD1.

The function of EHD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1. Eh-domain containing 2(EHD2, Accession NP_(—)055416.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EHD2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EHD2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EHD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6934, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Eh-domaincontaining 2 (EHD2, Accession NP_(—)055416.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHD2.

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2, subunit 3 gamma, 52 kda(EIF2S3, Accession NP_(—)001406.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EIF2S3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF2S3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EIF2S3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 2, subunit 3 gamma, 52 kda (EIF2S3,Accession NP_(—)001406.1), a gene which functions in the early steps ofprotein synthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EIF2S3.

The function of EIF2S3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5a2 (EIF5A2, Accession NP_(—)065123.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EIF5A2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EIF5A2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EIF5A2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1333, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5a2 (EIF5A2, Accession NP_(—)065123.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EIF5A2.

ELP3 (Accession NP_(—)060561.3) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ELP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ELP3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ELP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6182, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of ELP3 (AccessionNP_(—)060561.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ELP3.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690882.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690882.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)038475.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)038475.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690883.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690885.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690880.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690881.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690884.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690884.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Endonuclease g-like 1 (ENDOGL1, Accession NP_(—)005098.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ENDOGL1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ENDOGL1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ENDOGL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4223, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Endonucleaseg-like 1 (ENDOGL1, Accession NP_(—)005098.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ENDOGL1.

Epiregulin (EREG, Accession NP_(—)001423.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EREG BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byEREG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EREG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Epiregulin (EREG,Accession NP_(—)001423.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EREG.

ET(B)R-LP-2 (Accession NP_(—)004758.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ET(B)R-LP-2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byET(B)R-LP-2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ET(B)R-LP-2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6465, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of ET(B)R-LP-2(Accession NP_(—)004758.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ET(B)R-LP-2.

Ellis van creveld syndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)714928.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVC BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EVC, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof EVC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4148, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Ellis van creveldsyndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)714928.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EVC.

Ellis van creveld syndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)055371.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVC BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EVC, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof EVC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4148, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Ellis van creveldsyndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)055371.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EVC.

Ecotropic viral integration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVI5 BINDINGSITE1 and EVI5 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by EVI5, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EVI5 BINDING SITE1 and EVI5 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:16074 and SEQ ID:18007 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Ecotropic viralintegration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EVI5.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653085.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653087.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)058642.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)058642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653086.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

Coagulation factor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, AccessionNP_(—)003941.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. F2RL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by F2RL3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of F2RL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13324, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Coagulationfactor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, Accession NP_(—)003941.1),a gene which Protease-activated receptor 4; G protein-coupled receptorthat increases phosphoinositide hydrolysis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with F2RL3.

The function of F2RL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Coagulation factor iii(thromboplastin, tissue factor) (F3, Accession NP_(—)001984.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. F3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by F3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15547, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Coagulationfactor iii (thromboplastin, tissue factor) (F3, AccessionNP_(—)001984.1), a gene which functions in normal hemostasis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with F3.

The function of F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Coagulation factor v(proaccelerin, labile factor) (F5, Accession NP_(—)000121.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. F5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby F5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4594, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Coagulationfactor v (proaccelerin, labile factor) (F5, Accession NP_(—)000121.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with F5.

Coagulation factor viii-associated (intronic transcript) (F8A, AccessionNP_(—)036283.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. F8A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by F8A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of F8A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16334, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Coagulationfactor viii-associated (intronic transcript) (F8A, AccessionNP_(—)036283.2), a gene which has a possible housekeeping role. andtherefore may be associated with Huntington disease. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofHuntington disease, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with F8A.

The function of F8A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM689.1. Family with sequencesimilarity 13, member a1 (FAM13A1, Accession NP_(—)055698.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FAM13A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FAM13A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FAM13A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17686, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Family withsequence similarity 13, member a1 (FAM13A1, Accession NP_055698.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FAM13A1.

Fanconi anemia, complementation group e (FANCE, AccessionNP_(—)068741.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FANCE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FANCE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FANCE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16751, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group e (FANCE, Accession NP_(—)068741.1), a gene whichis a possible regulator of lymphocyte and platelet function. andtherefore is associated with Fanconi anemia, complementation group e.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Fanconi anemia, complementation group e., and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCE.

The function of FANCE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Fanconi anemia,complementation group f (FANCF, Accession NP_(—)073562.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FANCF BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FANCF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FANCFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14445, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group f (FANCF, Accession NP_(—)073562.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCF.

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 7 (FBXL7, AccessionNP_(—)036436.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FBXL7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FBXL7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FBXL7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10986, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of F-box andleucine-rich repeat protein 7 (FBXL7, Accession NP_(—)036436.1), a genewhich may be involved in in phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FBXL7.

The function of FBXL7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)001991.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCARBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:10505, SEQ ID:18209 and SEQ ID:18209 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)001991.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579812.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCARBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:18209, SEQ ID:441 and SEQ ID:18209 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579812.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579813.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCARBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:441, SEQ ID:18209 and SEQ ID:18209 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579813.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579811.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCARBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:18209, SEQ ID:10188 and SEQ ID:1759 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579811.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fer-1-like 4 (c.elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FER1L4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFER1L4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FER1L4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Fer-1-like 4 (c.elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FER1L4.

Fgd1 family, member 2 (FGD2, Accession NP_(—)775829.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGD2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FGD2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14487, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Fgd1 family,member 2 (FGD2, Accession NP_(—)775829.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FGD2.

Fibroblast growth factor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)149134.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF5 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FGF5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FGF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3375, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)149134.1), a gene which inducestransformation and may regulate neuronal differentiation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FGF5.

The function of FGF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM106.1. Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)004455.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by FGF5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3375, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)004455.1), a gene which inducestransformation and may regulate neuronal differentiation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FGF5.

The function of FGF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM106.1. Four and a half limdomains 2 (FHL2, Accession NP_(—)001441.2) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FHL2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFHL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FHL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Four and a halflim domains 2 (FHL2, Accession NP_(—)001441.2), a gene which Containsfour LIM domains and an additional zinc finger. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FHL2.

The function of FHL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. FISH (AccessionNP_(—)055446.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FISH BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FISH, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FISH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16564, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FISH (AccessionNP_(—)055446.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FISH.

Fk506 binding protein 9, 63 kda (FKBP9, Accession NP_(—)009201.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FKBP9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by FKBP9, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofFKBP9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2718, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Fk506 bindingprotein 9, 63 kda (FKBP9, Accession NP_(—)009201.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FKBP9.

FLJ00060 (Accession XP_(—)028154.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00060 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00060,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00060 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00060(Accession XP_(—)028154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00060.

FLJ10101 (Accession NP_(—)078994.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10101 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ10101BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ10101, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10101BINDING SITE1 and FLJ10101 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10153 andSEQ ID:9878 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10101(Accession NP_(—)078994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10101.

FLJ10298 (Accession NP_(—)060520.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10298 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10298,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10298 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10298(Accession NP_(—)060520.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10298.

FLJ10346 (Accession NP_(—)060535.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10346 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10346,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10346 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7836, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10346(Accession NP_(—)060535.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10346.

FLJ10520 (Accession NP_(—)060594.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10520 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10520,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10520 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10520(Accession NP_(—)060594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10520.

FLJ10535 (Accession NP_(—)060599.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10535 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10535,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10535 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10633, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10535(Accession NP_(—)060599.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10535.

FLJ10560 (Accession NP_(—)060608.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10560 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10560,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10560 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16115, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10560(Accession NP_(—)060608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10560.

FLJ10569 (Accession NP_(—)060612.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10569 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10569,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10569 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7662, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10569(Accession NP_(—)060612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10569.

FLJ10640 (Accession NP_(—)061896.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10640 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10640,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10640 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10640(Accession NP_(—)061896.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10640.

FLJ10713 (Accession NP_(—)060659.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10713 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10713,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10713 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12092, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10713(Accession NP_(—)060659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10713.

FLJ10743 (Accession NP_(—)060671.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10743 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10743,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10743 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2269, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10743(Accession NP_(—)060671.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10743.

FLJ10846 (Accession NP_(—)060711.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10846 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10846,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10846 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10846(Accession NP_(—)060711.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10846.

FLJ10847 (Accession NP_(—)060712.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10847 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10847,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10847 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18108, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10847(Accession NP_(—)060712.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10847.

FLJ10901 (Accession NP_(—)060735.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10901 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10901,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10901 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10901(Accession NP_(—)060735.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10901.

FLJ10922 (Accession NP_(—)060743.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10922(Accession NP_(—)060743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10922.

FLJ11274 (Accession NP_(—)060845.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11274 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11274,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11274 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7307, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11274(Accession NP_(—)060845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11274.

FLJ11323 (Accession NP_(—)060860.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11323 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ11323, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11323BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13280, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11323(Accession NP_(—)060860.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11323.

FLJ11467 (Accession NP_(—)079239.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11467 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11467,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11467 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9552, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11467(Accession NP_(—)079239.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11467.

FLJ11710 (Accession NP_(—)079122.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11710 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11710,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11710 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6034, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11710(Accession NP_(—)079122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11710.

FLJ11715 (Accession NP_(—)078840.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11715 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11715,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11715 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4281, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11715(Accession NP_(—)078840.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11715.

FLJ11783 (Accession NP_(—)079167.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11783 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11783,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11783 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11128, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11783(Accession NP_(—)079167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11783.

FLJ11800 (Accession NP_(—)079250.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11800 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17222, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11800(Accession NP_(—)079250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11800.

FLJ12363 (Accession NP_(—)115543.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12363 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12363,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12363 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14486, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12363(Accession NP_(—)115543.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12363.

FLJ12409 (Accession NP_(—)079381.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12409 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12409,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12409 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19506, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12409(Accession NP_(—)079381.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12409.

FLJ12572 (Accession NP_(—)075056.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12572 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12572,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12572 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14282, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12572(Accession NP_(—)075056.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12572.

FLJ12586 (Accession NP_(—)078896.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12586 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12586,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12586 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13509, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12586(Accession NP_(—)078896.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12586.

FLJ12649 (Accession XP_(—)291344.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12649 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12649,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12649 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1963, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12649(Accession XP_(—)291344.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12649.

FLJ12687 (Accession NP_(—)079193.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12687 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12687,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12687 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4553, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12687(Accession NP_(—)079193.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12687.

FLJ12787 (Accession NP_(—)115551.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12787 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12787,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12787 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8076, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12787(Accession NP_(—)115551.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12787.

FLJ12800 (Accession NP_(—)075054.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12800 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3651, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12800(Accession NP_(—)075054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12800.

FLJ12888 (Accession NP_(—)079221.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12888 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12888,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12888 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1302, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12888(Accession NP_(—)079221.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12888.

FLJ12903 (Accession NP_(—)073590.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12903 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12903,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12903 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15276, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12903(Accession NP_(—)073590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12903.

FLJ12960 (Accession NP_(—)078914.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12960 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12960,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12960 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12960(Accession NP_(—)078914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12960.

FLJ12973 (Accession NP_(—)079184.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12973 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12973,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12973 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14027, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12973(Accession NP_(—)079184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12973.

FLJ12975 (Accession NP_(—)079085.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12975 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12975,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12975 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:836, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12975(Accession NP_(—)079085.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12975.

FLJ12986 (Accession XP_(—)290685.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12986 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12986,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12986 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6642, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12986(Accession XP_(—)290685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12986.

FLJ13072 (Accession XP_(—)117117.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13072 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13072,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13072 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13072(Accession XP_(—)117117.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13072.

FLJ13114 (Accession NP_(—)078817.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13114 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13114,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13114 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7621, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13114(Accession NP_(—)078817.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13114.

FLJ13188 (Accession NP_(—)071346.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13188 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13188,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13188 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12816, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13188(Accession NP_(—)071346.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13188.

FLJ13189 (Accession NP_(—)079158.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13189 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13189,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13189 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11334, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13189(Accession NP_(—)079158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13189.

FLJ13197 (Accession NP_(—)078890.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13197 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13197,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13197 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13197(Accession NP_(—)078890.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13197.

FLJ13263 (Accession NP_(—)079401.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13263 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13263,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13263 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13263(Accession NP_(—)079401.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13263.

FLJ13456 (Accession XP_(—)038291.5) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13456 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13456(Accession XP_(—)038291.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13456.

FLJ13590 (Accession NP_(—)079116.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13590 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13590,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13590 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6935, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13590(Accession NP_(—)079116.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13590.

FLJ13769 (Accession NP_(—)079288.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13769 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13769,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13769 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13769(Accession NP_(—)079288.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13769.

FLJ13910 (Accession NP_(—)073617.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13910 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13910,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13910 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8349, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13910(Accession NP_(—)073617.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13910.

FLJ13984 (Accession NP_(—)079046.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13984 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13984,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13984 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16972, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13984(Accession NP_(—)079046.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13984.

FLJ14327 (Accession NP_(—)079188.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14327 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14327,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14327 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14346, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14327(Accession NP_(—)079188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14327.

FLJ14351 (Accession NP_(—)079008.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14351 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14351,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14351 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8244, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14351(Accession NP_(—)079008.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14351.

FLJ14442 (Accession NP_(—)116174.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14442 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14442,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14442 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16517, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14442(Accession NP_(—)116174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14442.

FLJ14803 (Accession NP_(—)116231.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14803 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14803(Accession NP_(—)116231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14803.

FLJ14957 (Accession NP_(—)116255.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14957 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14957,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14957 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13179, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14957(Accession NP_(—)116255.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14957.

FLJ20045 (Accession NP_(—)060108.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20045 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19070, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20045(Accession NP_(—)060108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20045.

FLJ20079 (Accession NP_(—)060126.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20079 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20079,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20079 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6780, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20079(Accession NP_(—)060126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20079.

FLJ20095 (Accession NP_(—)060136.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20095 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20095,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20095 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20095(Accession NP_(—)060136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20095.

FLJ20136 (Accession NP_(—)060154.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20136 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20136(Accession NP_(—)060154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20136.

FLJ20147 (Accession NP_(—)060157.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20147 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20147,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20147 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20147(Accession NP_(—)060157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20147.

FLJ20245 (Accession NP_(—)060193.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20245 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20245,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20245 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19728, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20245(Accession NP_(—)060193.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20245.

FLJ20308 (Accession NP_(—)060228.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20308 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20308,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20308 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5707, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20308(Accession NP_(—)060228.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20308.

FLJ20309 (Accession NP_(—)060229.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20309 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20309,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20309 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2478, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20309(Accession NP_(—)060229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20309.

FLJ20320 (Accession NP_(—)060235.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20320 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20320,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20320 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9740, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20320(Accession NP_(—)060235.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20320.

FLJ20502 (Accession NP_(—)060315.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20502 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20502,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20502 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2719, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20502(Accession NP_(—)060315.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20502.

FLJ20511 (Accession NP_(—)060323.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20511 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20511,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20511 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20511(Accession NP_(—)060323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20511.

FLJ20671 (Accession NP_(—)060394.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20671 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20671BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ20671, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20671BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20671 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13745 andSEQ ID:10861 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20671(Accession NP_(—)060394.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20671.

FLJ20700 (Accession NP_(—)060402.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20700 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20700,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20700 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20156, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20700(Accession NP_(—)060402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20700.

FLJ20813 (Accession NP_(—)060431.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20813 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20813,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20813 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20813(Accession NP_(—)060431.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20813.

FLJ20886 (Accession NP_(—)079475.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20886 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20886,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20886 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6236, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20886(Accession NP_(—)079475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20886.

FLJ21302 (Accession NP_(—)075052.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21302 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21302,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21302 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11446, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21302(Accession NP_(—)075052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21302.

FLJ21603 (Accession NP_(—)079038.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21603 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21603,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21603 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11662, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21603(Accession NP_(—)079038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21603.

FLJ21673 (Accession NP_(—)112160.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21673 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21673,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21673 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1926, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21673(Accession NP_(—)112160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21673.

FLJ21841 (Accession NP_(—)078885.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21841 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21841,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21841 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5009, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21841(Accession NP_(—)078885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21841.

FLJ22029 (Accession NP_(—)079225.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22029 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22029,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22029 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10676, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22029(Accession NP_(—)079225.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22029.

FLJ22167 (Accession NP_(—)078809.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22167 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22167,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22167 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2733, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22167(Accession NP_(—)078809.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22167.

FLJ22329 (Accession NP_(—)078932.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22329 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22329,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22329 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22329(Accession NP_(—)078932.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22329.

FLJ22531 (Accession NP_(—)078926.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22531 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22531,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22531 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3548, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22531(Accession NP_(—)078926.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22531.

FLJ22965 (Accession NP_(—)071384.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22965 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22965,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22965 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22965(Accession NP_(—)071384.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22965.

FLJ23053 (Accession NP_(—)075058.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23053 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23053,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23053 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16973, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23053(Accession NP_(—)075058.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23053.

FLJ23186 (Accession NP_(—)078892.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23186 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10010, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23186(Accession NP_(—)078892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23186.

FLJ23263 (Accession NP_(—)079391.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23263 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23263,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23263 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13801, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23263(Accession NP_(—)079391.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23263.

FLJ23356 (Accession NP_(—)115613.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23356 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23356,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23356 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14440, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23356(Accession NP_(—)115613.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23356.

FLJ23392 (Accession NP_(—)079060.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23392 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ23392BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ23392, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23392BINDING SITE1 through FLJ23392 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:431, SEQID:4022 and SEQ ID:11425 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23392(Accession NP_(—)079060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23392.

FLJ23416 (Accession NP_(—)115614.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23416 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23416,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23416 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23416(Accession NP_(—)115614.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23416.

FLJ23556 (Accession NP_(—)079156.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23556 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23556,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23556 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23556(Accession NP_(—)079156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23556.

FLJ23563 (Accession XP_(—)041701.4) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23563 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23563,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23563 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12755, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23563(Accession XP_(—)041701.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23563.

FLJ25795 (Accession NP_(—)689633.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25795 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25795,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25795 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25795(Accession NP_(—)689633.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25795.

FLJ30507 (Accession NP_(—)694555.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30507 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30507,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30507 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15050, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30507(Accession NP_(—)694555.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30507.

FLJ30532 (Accession NP_(—)653325.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30532 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30532,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30532 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15898, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30532(Accession NP_(—)653325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30532.

FLJ31139 (Accession NP_(—)775928.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31139 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ31139BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ31139, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31139BINDING SITE1 through FLJ31139 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:7279,SEQ ID:1817 and SEQ ID:19693 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31139(Accession NP_(—)775928.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31139.

FLJ31153 (Accession NP_(—)653201.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31153 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31153,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31153 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13799, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31153(Accession NP_(—)653201.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31153.

FLJ31338 (Accession NP_(—)689682.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31338 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31338,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31338 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7114, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31338(Accession NP_(—)689682.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31338.

FLJ31393 (Accession NP_(—)694569.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31393 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31393,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31393 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7878, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31393(Accession NP_(—)694569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31393.

FLJ31401 (Accession NP_(—)689877.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31401 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31401,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31401 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11498, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31401(Accession NP_(—)689877.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31401.

FLJ31821 (Accession NP_(—)694574.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31821 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31821,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31821 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17212, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31821(Accession NP_(—)694574.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31821.

FLJ32096 (Accession NP_(—)776156.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32096 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ32096BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ32096, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32096BINDING SITE1 and FLJ32096 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11067 andSEQ ID:20189 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32096(Accession NP_(—)776156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32096.

FLJ32130 (Accession NP_(—)689671.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32130 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ32130BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ32130, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32130BINDING SITE1 through FLJ32130 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:17307,SEQ ID:9100 and SEQ ID:5404 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32130(Accession NP_(—)689671.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32130.

FLJ32206 (Accession NP_(—)689710.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32206 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32206,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32206 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14825, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32206(Accession NP_(—)689710.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32206.

FLJ32499 (Accession NP_(—)653208.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32499 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32499,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32499 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32499(Accession NP_(—)653208.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32499.

FLJ32731 (Accession NP_(—)689632.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32731 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32731,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32731 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7308, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32731(Accession NP_(—)689632.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32731.

FLJ32803 (Accession NP_(—)694584.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32803 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7824, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32803(Accession NP_(—)694584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32803.

FLJ32894 (Accession NP_(—)653268.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32894 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32894,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32894 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3716, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32894(Accession NP_(—)653268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32894.

FLJ32932 (Accession NP_(—)690873.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32932 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32932,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32932 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4748, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32932(Accession NP_(—)690873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32932.

FLJ33318 (Accession NP_(—)694961.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33318 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33318,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33318 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33318(Accession NP_(—)694961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33318.

FLJ33505 (Accession NP_(—)689530.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33505 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33505,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33505 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2450, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33505(Accession NP_(—)689530.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33505.

FLJ33655 (Accession NP_(—)775912.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33655 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33655,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33655 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6177, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33655(Accession NP_(—)775912.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33655.

FLJ34817 (Accession NP_(—)689516.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34817 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ34817BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ34817, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34817BINDING SITE1 and FLJ34817 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:434 and SEQID:10174 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34817(Accession NP_(—)689516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34817.

FLJ34922 (Accession NP_(—)689483.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14214, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34922(Accession NP_(—)689483.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34922.

FLJ34969 (Accession XP_(—)114353.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34969 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34969,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34969 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6348, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34969(Accession XP_(—)114353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34969.

FLJ35105 (Accession NP_(—)689890.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35105 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35105,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35105 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6840, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35105(Accession NP_(—)689890.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35105.

FLJ35681 (Accession NP_(—)787096.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35681 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ35681BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ35681, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35681BINDING SITE1 and FLJ35681 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3105 and SEQID:10703 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35681(Accession NP_(—)787096.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35681.

FLJ35848 (Accession XP_(—)290755.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35848 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35848,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35848 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12720, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35848(Accession XP_(—)290755.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35848.

FLJ36445 (Accession NP_(—)694965.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36445 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36445,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36445 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10632, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36445(Accession NP_(—)694965.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36445.

FLJ37045 (Accession NP_(—)787085.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37045 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6414, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37045(Accession NP_(—)787085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37045.

FLJ37078 (Accession NP_(—)694588.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37078 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37078,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37078 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37078(Accession NP_(—)694588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37078.

FLJ37266 (Accession NP_(—)787088.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37266 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37266,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37266 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9900, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37266(Accession NP_(—)787088.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37266.

FLJ37300 (Accession NP_(—)694941.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37300 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37300,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37300 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11542, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37300(Accession NP_(—)694941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37300.

FLJ37433 (Accession NP_(—)848612.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37433 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37433,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37433 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18178, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37433(Accession NP_(—)848612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37433.

FLJ37543 (Accession NP_(—)775938.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37543 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37543,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37543 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37543(Accession NP_(—)775938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37543.

FLJ37970 (Accession XP_(—)290514.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37970 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37970,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37970 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13645, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37970(Accession XP_(—)290514.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37970.

FLJ38101 (Accession NP_(—)694993.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38101 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38101,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38101 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38101(Accession NP_(—)694993.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38101.

FLJ38149 (Accession XP_(—)091919.5) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38149 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ38149BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38149, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38149BINDING SITE1 through FLJ38149 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:2644,SEQ ID:11661 and SEQ ID:12581 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38149(Accession XP_(—)091919.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38149.

FLJ38281 (Accession NP_(—)689814.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38281 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38281BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38281, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38281BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38281 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17962 andSEQ ID:19457 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38281(Accession NP_(—)689814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38281.

FLJ38607 (Accession NP_(—)689867.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38607 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38607,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38607 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38607(Accession NP_(—)689867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38607.

FLJ38792 (Accession NP_(—)848615.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38792 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38792,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38792 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38792(Accession NP_(—)848615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38792.

FLJ38819 (Accession NP_(—)665872.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38819 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38819BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38819, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38819BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38819 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3726 and SEQID:3017 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38819(Accession NP_(—)665872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38819.

FLJ38991 (Accession NP_(—)776188.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38991 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38991BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38991, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38991BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38991 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5383 and SEQID:7191 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38991(Accession NP_(—)776188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38991.

FLJ39415 (Accession NP_(—)775952.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39415 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39415,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39415 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17781, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39415(Accession NP_(—)775952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39415.

FLJ39599 (Accession NP_(—)776164.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39599 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ39599BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ39599, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39599BINDING SITE1 through FLJ39599 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:16019,SEQ ID:16634 and SEQ ID:7948 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39599(Accession NP_(—)776164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39599.

FLJ39639 (Accession XP_(—)290687.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39639 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39639BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ39639, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39639BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39639 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7663 and SEQID:13371 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39639(Accession XP_(—)290687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39639.

FLJ39821 (Accession NP_(—)775971.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39821 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39821BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ39821, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39821BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39821 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8171 and SEQID:14284 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39821(Accession NP_(—)775971.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39821.

FLJ90231 (Accession NP_(—)775852.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90231 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90231,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90231 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18854, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90231(Accession NP_(—)775852.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90231.

FLJ90586 (Accession NP_(—)699176.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90586 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90586,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90586 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3767, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90586(Accession NP_(—)699176.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90586.

FLJ90723 (Accession NP_(—)787115.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90723 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90723,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90723 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90723(Accession NP_(—)787115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90723.

Formin binding protein 1 (FNBP1, Accession XP_(—)052666.3) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FNBP1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FNBP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FNBP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8560, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Formin bindingprotein 1 (FNBP1, Accession XP_(—)052666.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FNBP1.

Fsh primary response (lrpr1 homolog, rat) 1 (FSHPRH1, AccessionNP_(—)006724.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FSHPRH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FSHPRH1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FSHPRH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13800,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Fsh primaryresponse (lrpr1 homolog, rat) 1 (FSHPRH1, Accession NP_(—)006724.1), agene which is involved in the response of gonadal tissues to follicle-stimulating hormone. and therefore may be associated withHypergonadotropic ovarian dysgenesis (odg), x-linked disorders ofgonadal development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hypergonadotropic ovariandysgenesis (odg), x-linked disorders of gonadal development, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with FSHPRH1.

The function of FSHPRH1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Follistatin-like 1(FSTL1, Accession NP_(—)009016.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FSTL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FSTL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FSTL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3666, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Follistatin-like1 (FSTL1, Accession NP_(—)009016.1), a gene which may modulate theaction of some growth factors on cell proliferation and differentiation.and therefore may be associated with Rheumatoid arthritis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofRheumatoid arthritis, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FSTL1.

The function of FSTL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM279.1. Fucosyltransferase 1(galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombay phenotype included)(FUT1, Accession NP_(—)000139.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FUT1 BINDING SITE1 and FUT1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byFUT1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUT1 BINDING SITE1 andFUT1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3102 and SEQ ID:7472 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofFucosyltransferase 1 (galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombayphenotype included) (FUT1, Accession NP_(—)000139.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FUT1.

Interferon, alpha-inducible protein (clone ifi-6-16) (G1P3, AccessionNP_(—)075011.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. G1P3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by G1P3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of G1P3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Interferon,alpha-inducible protein (clone ifi-6-16) (G1P3, AccessionNP_(—)075011.1), a gene which is an interferon-stimulated gene (ISG).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with G1P3.

The function of G1P3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. Interferon,alpha-inducible protein (clone ifi-6-16) (G1P3, AccessionNP_(—)002029.3) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. G1P3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by G1P3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of G1P3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Interferon,alpha-inducible protein (clone ifi-6-16) (G1P3, AccessionNP_(—)002029.3), a gene which is an interferon-stimulated gene (ISG).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with G1P3.

The function of G1P3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. Interferon,alpha-inducible protein (clone ifi-6-16) (G1P3, AccessionNP_(—)075010.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. G1P3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by G1P3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of G1P3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Interferon,alpha-inducible protein (clone ifi-6-16) (G1P3, AccessionNP_(—)075010.1), a gene which is an interferon-stimulated gene (ISG).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with G1P3.

The function of G1P3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. G2A (AccessionNP_(—)037477.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. G2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by G2A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of G2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8834, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of G2A (AccessionNP_(—)037477.1), a gene which may mediate some of the effects ofextracellular atp on insulin secretion. and therefore may be associatedwith Autoimmune disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Autoimmune disease, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with G2A.

The function of G2A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Glucose-6-phosphatase,catalytic (glycogen storage disease type i, von gierke disease) (G6PC,Accession NP_(—)000142.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. G6PC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by G6PC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of G6PC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8902, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofGlucose-6-phosphatase, catalytic (glycogen storage disease type i, vongierke disease) (G6PC, Accession NP_(—)000142.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with G6PC.

GAL3ST-4 (Accession NP_(—)078913.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GAL3ST-4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GAL3ST-4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAL3ST-4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13405, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of GAL3ST-4(Accession NP_(—)078913.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GAL3ST-4.

GBP4 (Accession NP_(—)443173.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GBP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GBP4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GBP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12569, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of GBP4 (AccessionNP_(—)443173.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GBP4.

Golgi associated, gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2(GGA2, Accession NP_(—)619581.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GGA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGGA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GGA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:520, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Golgi associated,gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2 (GGA2, AccessionNP_(—)619581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GGA2.

Golgi associated, gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2(GGA2, Accession NP_(—)055859.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GGA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGGA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GGA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:520, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Golgi associated,gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2 (GGA2, AccessionNP_(—)055859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GGA2.

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP1R, Accession NP_(—)002053.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GLP1RBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GLP1R, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGLP1R BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13842, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Glucagon-likepeptide 1 receptor (GLP1R, Accession NP_(—)002053.2), a gene which ismediated by g proteins which activate adenylyl cyclase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GLP1R.

The function of GLP1R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM385.2. Gm2 gangliosideactivator protein (GM2A, Accession NP_(—)000396.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GM2A BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GM2A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GM2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2518, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Gm2 gangliosideactivator protein (GM2A, Accession NP_(—)000396.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GM2A.

GNE (Accession NP_(—)005467.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNE, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GNE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7151, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of GNE (AccessionNP_(—)005467.1), a gene which has roles in sialic acid biosynthesis andregulates cell surface sialylation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GNE.

The function of GNE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. GNPNAT1 (AccessionXP_(—)085119.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE1 and GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by GNPNAT1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE1 andGNPNAT1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19027 and SEQ ID:10643respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of GNPNAT1(Accession XP_(—)085119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GNPNAT1.

GNRPX (Accession NP_(—)060519.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNRPX BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNRPX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNRPX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of GNRPX (AccessionNP_(—)060519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GNRPX.

Golgi autoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 3 (GOLGA3, AccessionNP_(—)005886.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GOLGA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GOLGA3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GOLGA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Golgiautoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 3 (GOLGA3, Accession NP_(—)005886.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GOLGA3.

Glycoprotein v (platelet) (GP5, Accession NP_(—)004479.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GP5 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GP5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GP5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18832, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein v(platelet) (GP5, Accession NP_(—)004479.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GP5.

GPP34R (Accession NP_(—)060648.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GPP34R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPP34R,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPP34R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16162, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of GPP34R (AccessionNP_(—)060648.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GPP34R.

G protein-coupled receptor 114 (GPR114, Accession NP_(—)722579.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR114BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GPR114, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGPR114 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13684, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 114 (GPR114, Accession NP_(—)722579.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR114.

G protein-coupled receptor 26 (GPR26, Accession NP_(—)703143.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR26BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GPR26, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGPR26 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9581, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 26 (GPR26, Accession NP_(—)703143.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR26.

G protein-coupled receptor 4 (GPR4, Accession NP_(—)005273.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR4 BINDING SITE1and GPR4 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by GPR4, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGPR4 BINDING SITE1 and GPR4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16936 andSEQ ID:15917 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 4 (GPR4, Accession NP_(—)005273.1), a gene which stimulates toproduce increased calcium by both SPC and LPC . Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR4.

The function of GPR4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. G protein-coupledreceptor 56 (GPR56, Accession NP_(—)005673.2) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR56 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGPR56, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR56 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6235, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 56 (GPR56, Accession NP_(—)005673.2), a gene which transducesextracellular signals through heterotrimeric G proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPR56.

The function of GPR56 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. G protein-coupledreceptor 66 (GPR66, Accession NP_(—)006047.2) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR66 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGPR66, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR66 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4149, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 66 (GPR66, Accession NP_(—)006047.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR66.

G protein-coupled receptor 81 (GPR81, Accession NP_(—)115943.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR81BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GPR81, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGPR81 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9012, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 81 (GPR81, Accession NP_(—)115943.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR81.

GR6 (Accession NP_(—)031380.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GR6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GR6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11621, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of GR6 (AccessionNP_(—)031380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GR6.

GRAF (Accession NP_(—)055886.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRAF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRAF, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GRAF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18118, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of GRAF (AccessionNP_(—)055886.1), a gene which ia a GTPase activating protein for p21-racand therefore may be associated with Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with GRAF.

The function of GRAF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. GREB1 (AccessionNP_(—)055483.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GREB1 BINDING SITE1 and GREB1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GREB1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GREB1BINDING SITE1 and GREB1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18182 and SEQID:2321 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of GREB1 (AccessionNP_(—)055483.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GREB1.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, delta 1 (GRID1, AccessionXP_(—)043613.8) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GRID1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRID1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GRID1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12320, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, delta 1 (GRID1, Accession XP_(—)043613.8).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GRID1.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate-like 1a (GRINL1A,Accession NP_(—)056347.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRINL1A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRINL1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRINL1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17379, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate-like 1a (GRINL1A, AccessionNP_056347.1), a gene which plays a role in the development and functionof the mammalian brain. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GRINL1A.

The function of GRINL1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Glutamate receptor,metabotropic 6 (GRM6, Accession NP_(—)000834.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRM6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GRM6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRM6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, metabotropic 6 (GRM6, Accession NP_(—)000834.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GRM6.

GRWD (Accession NP_(—)113673.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRWD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRWD, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GRWD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6811, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of GRWD (AccessionNP_(—)113673.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRWD.

GSDM (Accession XP_(—)209009.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GSDM BINDING SITE1 and GSDM BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GSDM, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GSDM BINDING SITE1 and GSDM BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:13197 and SEQ ID:3037 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of GSDM (AccessionXP_(—)209009.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GSDM.

GTF2IRD2 (Accession NP_(—)775808.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GTF2IRD2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GTF2IRD2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2IRD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3107, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of GTF2IRD2(Accession NP_(—)775808.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GTF2IRD2.

GTF2IRD2 (Accession NP_(—)115579.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GTF2IRD2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GTF2IRD2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2IRD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3107, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of GTF2IRD2(Accession NP_(—)115579.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GTF2IRD2.

GTPBG3 (Accession NP_(—)116009.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTPBG3 BINDING SITE1 and GTPBG3 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby GTPBG3, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTPBG3 BINDING SITE1 andGTPBG3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15596 and SEQ ID:7742respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of GTPBG3 (AccessionNP_(—)116009.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTPBG3.

Glycogenin (Gy, Accession NP_(—)004121.2) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GYG BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Gy,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GYG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10290, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Glycogenin (Gy,Accession NP_(—)004121.2), a gene which primes de novo glycogensynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GYG.

The function of GYG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. H-plk (AccessionNP_(—)056936.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. H-plk BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by H-plk, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of H-plk BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8288, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of H-plk (AccessionNP_(—)056936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H-plk.

H63 (Accession NP_(—)816929.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H63 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH63, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H63 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2008, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of H63 (AccessionNP_(—)816929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H63.

H63 (Accession NP_(—)612432.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H63 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH63, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H63 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2008, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of H63 (AccessionNP_(—)612432.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H63.

Hepatitis a virus cellular receptor 2 (HAVCR2, Accession NP_(—)116171.2)is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HAVCR2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by HAVCR2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHAVCR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16518, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Hepatitis a viruscellular receptor 2 (HAVCR2, Accession NP_(—)116171.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HAVCR2.

HE9 (Accession NP_(—)741997.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HE9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HE9, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HE9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13755, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of HE9 (AccessionNP_(—)741997.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HE9.

HECA (Accession NP_(—)057301.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HECA BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HECA, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HECA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6145, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of HECA (AccessionNP_(—)057301.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HECA.

HEMK (Accession NP_(—)057257.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HEMK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HEMK, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HEMK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12517, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of HEMK (AccessionNP_(—)057257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HEMK.

Hephaestin (HEPH, Accession NP_(—)055614.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HEPH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HEPH, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HEPHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4303, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Hephaestin (HEPH,Accession NP_(—)055614.1), a gene which is thought to be amembrane-bound protein responsible for transport of dietary iron fromepithelial cells of the intestinal lumen into the circulatory system.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HEPH.

The function of HEPH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Holocarboxylasesynthetase (biotin-[proprionyl-coenzyme a-carboxylase (atp-hydrolysing)]ligase) (HLCS, Accession NP_(—)000402.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HLCS BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HLCS,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HLCS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10628, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Holocarboxylasesynthetase (biotin-[proprionyl-coenzyme a-carboxylase (atp-hydrolysing)]ligase) (HLCS, Accession NP_(—)000402.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HLCS.

High-mobility group 20a (HMG20A, Accession NP_(—)060670.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMG20A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HMG20A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMG20ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19141, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of High-mobilitygroup 20a (HMG20A, Accession NP_(—)060670.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HMG20A.

HPRN (Accession NP_(—)071938.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HPRN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HPRN, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HPRN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11574, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of HPRN (AccessionNP_(—)071938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HPRN.

Histamine receptor h4 (HRH4, Accession NP_(—)067637.2) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HRH4 BINDING SITE1through HRH4 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by HRH4, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HRH4 BINDING SITE1 through HRH4 BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:12079, SEQ ID:14595 and SEQ ID:5920 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Histaminereceptor h4 (HRH4, Accession NP_(—)067637.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HRH4.

HSD3B7 (Accession NP_(—)079469.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSD3B7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSD3B7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSD3B7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16293, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of HSD3B7 (AccessionNP_(—)079469.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSD3B7.

HSMPP8 (Accession XP_(—)167894.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSMPP8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSMPP8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSMPP8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19749, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of HSMPP8 (AccessionXP_(—)167894.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSMPP8.

HSPC065 (Accession NP_(—)054876.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HSPC065 BINDING SITE1 and HSPC065 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by HSPC065, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC065BINDING SITE1 and HSPC065 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7511 and SEQID:10877 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of HSPC065(Accession NP_(—)054876.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSPC065.

5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1d (HTR1D, AccessionNP_(—)000855.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HTR1D BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HTR1D, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HTR1D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14604, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1d (HTR1D, AccessionNP_000855.1), a gene which belongs to g-protein coupled receptor.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HTR1D.

The function of HTR1D and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. 5-hydroxytryptamine(serotonin) receptor 1e (HTR1E, Accession NP_(—)000856.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HTR1E BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HTR1E, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HTR1EBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9063, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1e (HTR1E, AccessionNP_000856.1), a gene which belongs to g-protein coupled receptors.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HTR1E.

The function of HTR1E and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Hormonally upregulatedneu-associated kinase (HUNK, Accession NP_(—)055401.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HUNK BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HUNK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HUNKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1413, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Hormonallyupregulated neu-associated kinase (HUNK, Accession NP_(—)055401.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HUNK.

Hus1 checkpoint homolog (s. pombe) (HUS1, Accession NP_(—)004498.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HUS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HUS1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HUS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11161, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Hus1 checkpointhomolog (s. pombe) (HUS1, Accession NP_(—)004498.1), a gene which Mayform DNA damage-responsive protein complex. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HUS1.

The function of HUS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1.Hyaluronoglucosaminidase 4 (HYAL4, Accession NP_(—)036401.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HYAL4 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HYAL4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HYAL4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19431, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofHyaluronoglucosaminidase 4 (HYAL4, Accession NP_(—)036401.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HYAL4.

Intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (cd54), human rhinovirus receptor(ICAM1, Accession NP_(—)000192.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ICAM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ICAM1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICAM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Intercellularadhesion molecule 1 (cd54), human rhinovirus receptor (ICAM1, AccessionNP_(—)000192.1), a gene which binds the integrin LFA-1 (ITGB2) andpromotes adhesion; member of the immunoglobulin superfamily andtherefore may be associated with Malaria, cerebral, susceptibility to.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Malaria, cerebral, susceptibility to, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with ICAM1.

The function of ICAM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. ICK (AccessionNP_(—)055735.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ICK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ICK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of ICK (AccessionNP_(—)055735.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ICK.

ICK (Accession NP_(—)057597.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ICK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byICK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of ICK (AccessionNP_(—)057597.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ICK.

Insulin-like growth factor 1 (somatomedin c) (IGF1, AccessionNP_(—)000609.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IGF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IGF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IGF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8230, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Insulin-likegrowth factor 1 (somatomedin c) (IGF1, Accession NP_(—)000609.1), a genewhich are structurally and functionally related to insulin but have amuch higher growth-promoting activity and therefore may be associatedwith Growth retardation with sensorineural deafness and mentalretardation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Growth retardation with sensorineuraldeafness and mental retardation, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IGF1.

The function of IGF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Interleukin 11 (IL11,Accession NP_000632.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. IL11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17785, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 11(IL11, Accession NP_(—)000632.1), a gene which stimulates theproliferation of hematopoietic stem cells and megakaryocyte progenitorcells and induces megakaryocyte maturation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL11.

The function of IL11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM41.1. Interleukin 16(lymphocyte chemoattractant factor) (IL16, Accession NP_(—)757366.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL16 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL16, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11272, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 16(lymphocyte chemoattractant factor) (IL16, Accession NP_(—)757366.1), agene which modulates T-cell activation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL16.

The function of IL16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. Interleukin 21 receptor(IL21R, Accession NP_(—)851564.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL21R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by IL21R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL21RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2012, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 21receptor (IL21R, Accession NP_(—)851564.1), a gene which is involved inreceptor mediated endocytosis and transduces the mitogenic signals ofil- 2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL21R.

The function of IL21R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Interleukin 21 receptor(IL21R, Accession NP_(—)068570.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL21R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by IL21R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL21RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2012, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 21receptor (IL21R, Accession NP_(—)068570.1), a gene which is involved inreceptor mediated endocytosis and transduces the mitogenic signals ofil- 2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL21R.

The function of IL21R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Interleukin 21 receptor(IL21R, Accession NP_(—)851565.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL21R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by IL21R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL21RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2012, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 21receptor (IL21R, Accession NP_(—)851565.1), a gene which is involved inreceptor mediated endocytosis and transduces the mitogenic signals ofil- 2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL21R.

The function of IL21R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RA BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17486, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)734464.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17486, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)734464.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775087.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17486, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775087.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

IMPACT (Accession NP_(—)060909.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IMPACT BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IMPACT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IMPACT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19846, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of IMPACT (AccessionNP_(—)060909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IMPACT.

Imp (inosine monophosphate) dehydrogenase 1 (IMPDH1, AccessionNP_(—)000874.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IMPDH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IMPDH1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IMPDH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15608, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Imp (inosinemonophosphate) dehydrogenase 1 (IMPDH1, Accession NP_(—)000874.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IMPDH1.

INHBE (Accession NP_(—)113667.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. INHBE BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by INHBE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of INHBE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9633, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of INHBE (AccessionNP_(—)113667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith INHBE.

Indolethylamine n-methyltransferase (INMT, Accession NP_(—)006765.3) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. INMT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by INMT, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of INMTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3109, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Indolethylaminen-methyltransferase (INMT, Accession NP_(—)006765.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with INMT.

Interferon regulatory factor 4 (IRF4, Accession NP_(—)002451.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IRF4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by IRF4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IRF4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16311, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Interferonregulatory factor 4 (IRF4, Accession NP_(—)002451.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IRF4.

IRTA1 (Accession NP_(—)112572.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IRTA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IRTA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IRTA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of IRTA1 (AccessionNP_(—)112572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IRTA1.

Iroquois homeobox protein 5 (IRX5, Accession NP_(—)005844.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IRX5 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by IRX5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IRX5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5486, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Iroquois homeoboxprotein 5 (IRX5, Accession NP_(—)005844.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IRX5.

Inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptor, type 2 (ITPR2, AccessionNP_(—)002214.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ITPR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITPR2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ITPR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2513, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Inositol1,4,5-triphosphate receptor, type 2 (ITPR2, Accession NP_(—)002214.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ITPR2.

Janus kinase 3 (a protein tyrosine kinase, leukocyte) (JAK3, AccessionNP_(—)000206.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. JAK3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JAK3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of JAK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6262, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Janus kinase 3 (aprotein tyrosine kinase, leukocyte) (JAK3, Accession NP_(—)000206.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with JAK3.

JM11 (Accession NP_(—)296375.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. JM11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JM11, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of JM11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15361, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of JM11 (AccessionNP_(—)296375.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith JM11.

Jerky homolog (mouse) (JRK, Accession NP_(—)003715.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. JRK BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JRK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of JRK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Jerky homolog(mouse) (JRK, Accession NP_(—)003715.1), a gene which might function asa DNA- binding protein. and therefore may be associated with Absenceepilepsy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Absence epilepsy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with JRK.

The function of JRK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. Potassium voltage-gatedchannel, isk-related family, member 3 (KCNE3, Accession NP_(—)005463.1)is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNE3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by KCNE3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofKCNE3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6918, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, isk-related family, member 3 (KCNE3, AccessionNP_(—)005463.1), a gene which ancillary protein that co-assemble with apotassium channel alpha-subunit to modulate the gating kinetics andenhance stability of the multimeric complex (by similarity). andtherefore may be associated with Hypokalemic periodic paralysis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Hypokalemic periodic paralysis, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with KCNE3.

The function of KCNE3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 11 (KCNJ11, AccessionNP_(—)000516.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNJ11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNJ11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNJ11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9100, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 11 (KCNJ11, AccessionNP_(—)000516.2), a gene which is controlled by g proteins. inwardrectifier k+ channels are characterized by a greater tendancy to allowpotassium to flow into the cell rather than out of it. and therefore isassociated with Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNJ11.

The function of KCNJ11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16, AccessionNP_(—)061128.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNJ16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNJ16,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10579, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16, AccessionNP_(—)061128.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ16.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16,Accession NP_(—)733938.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ16 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNJ16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10579, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16, AccessionNP_(—)733938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ16.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16,Accession NP_(—)733937.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ16 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNJ16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10579, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16, AccessionNP_(—)733937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ16.

KENAE (Accession NP_(—)789786.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KENAE BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KENAE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KENAE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18180, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KENAE (AccessionNP_(—)789786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KENAE.

KIAA0063 (Accession NP_(—)055691.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0063 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0063,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0063 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13142, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0063(Accession NP_(—)055691.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0063.

KIAA0087 (Accession NP_(—)055584.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0087 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0087,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0087 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0087(Accession NP_(—)055584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0087.

KIAA0117 (Accession XP_(—)290939.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0117 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0117,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0117 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0117(Accession XP_(—)290939.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0117.

KIAA0182 (Accession XP_(—)050495.4) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0182 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0182,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0182 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2720, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0182(Accession XP_(—)050495.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0182.

KIAA0186 (Accession NP_(—)066545.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0186 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6841, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0186(Accession NP_(—)066545.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0186.

KIAA0205 (Accession NP_(—)055688.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0205 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0205,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0205 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17371, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0205(Accession NP_(—)055688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0205.

KIAA0237 (Accession NP_(—)055562.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0237 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0237,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0237 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4878, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0237(Accession NP_(—)055562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0237.

KIAA0295 (Accession XP_(—)042833.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0295 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0295,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0295 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19689, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0295(Accession XP_(—)042833.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0295.

KIAA0435 (Accession NP_(—)055616.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0435 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0435,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0435 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14441, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0435(Accession NP_(—)055616.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0435.

KIAA0446 (Accession XP_(—)044155.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0446 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0446,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0446 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20115, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0446(Accession XP_(—)044155.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0446.

KIAA0459 (Accession XP_(—)027862.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0459 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0459,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0459 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3442, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0459(Accession XP_(—)027862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0459.

KIAA0469 (Accession NP_(—)055666.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0469 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0469BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0469, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0469BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0469 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14283 andSEQ ID:1413 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0469(Accession NP_(—)055666.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0469.

KIAA0475 (Accession NP_(—)055679.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0475 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0475,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0475 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0475(Accession NP_(—)055679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0475.

KIAA0493 (Accession XP_(—)034717.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0493 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0493,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0493 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0493(Accession XP_(—)034717.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0493.

KIAA0513 (Accession NP_(—)055547.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0513 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0513,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0513 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11210, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0513(Accession NP_(—)055547.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0513.

KIAA0527 (Accession XP_(—)171054.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0527 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0527,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0527 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0527(Accession XP_(—)171054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0527.

KIAA0555 (Accession NP_(—)055605.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0555 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0555,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0555 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19623, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0555(Accession NP_(—)055605.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0555.

KIAA0561 (Accession XP_(—)038150.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0561 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0561,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0561 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12972, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0561(Accession XP_(—)038150.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0561.

KIAA0562 (Accession NP_(—)055519.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0562 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0562,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0562 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10458, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0562(Accession NP_(—)055519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0562.

KIAA0563 (Accession NP_(—)055649.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0563 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0563,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0563 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19679, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0563(Accession NP_(—)055649.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0563.

KIAA0682 (Accession NP_(—)055667.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0682 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0682, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0682BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2671, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0682(Accession NP_(—)055667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0682.

KIAA0831 (Accession NP_(—)055739.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0831 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0831,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0831 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16264, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0831(Accession NP_(—)055739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0831.

KIAA0841 (Accession XP_(—)049237.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0841 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0841BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0841, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0841BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0841 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1519 and SEQID:901 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0841(Accession XP_(—)049237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0841.

KIAA0861 (Accession NP_(—)055893.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0861 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0861,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0861 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10629, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0861(Accession NP_(—)055893.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0861.

KIAA0924 (Accession NP_(—)055712.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0924 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0924BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0924, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0924BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0924 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19935 andSEQ ID:864 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0924(Accession NP_(—)055712.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0924.

KIAA0935 (Accession XP_(—)052620.6) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0935 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0935,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0935 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10957, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0935(Accession XP_(—)052620.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0935.

KIAA1002 (Accession XP_(—)290584.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1002 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1002BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1002, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1002BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1002 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12518 andSEQ ID:8660 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1002(Accession XP_(—)290584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1002.

KIAA1040 (Accession XP_(—)051091.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1040 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1040,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1040 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5138, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1040(Accession XP_(—)051091.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1040.

KIAA1041 (Accession NP_(—)055762.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1041 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1041,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1041 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1041(Accession NP_(—)055762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1041.

KIAA1052 (Accession NP_(—)055771.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1052 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1052,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1052 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1530, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1052(Accession NP_(—)055771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1052.

KIAA1054 (Accession XP_(—)043493.5) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1054 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1054,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1054 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7973, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1054(Accession XP_(—)043493.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1054.

KIAA1128 (Accession NP_(—)061872.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1128 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1128,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1128 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1128(Accession NP_(—)061872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1128.

KIAA1143 (Accession XP_(—)044014.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1143 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1143,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1143 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1143(Accession XP_(—)044014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1143.

KIAA1155 (Accession XP_(—)030864.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1155 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1155,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1155 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5405, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1155(Accession XP_(—)030864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1155.

KIAA1170 (Accession XP_(—)045907.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1170 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7575, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1170(Accession XP_(—)045907.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1170.

KIAA1185 (Accession NP_(—)065761.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1185 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1185,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1185 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9213, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1185(Accession NP_(—)065761.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1185.

KIAA1193 (Accession XP_(—)041843.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1193 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1193,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1193 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1683, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1193(Accession XP_(—)041843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1193.

KIAA1198 (Accession NP_(—)065765.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1198 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1198BINDING SITE5 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1198, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1198BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1198 BINDING SITE5, designated SEQ ID:17224,SEQ ID:17617, SEQ ID:17786, SEQ ID:8170 and SEQ ID:5522 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1198(Accession NP_(—)065765.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1198.

KIAA1209 (Accession XP_(—)027307.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1209 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1209,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1209 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10878, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1209(Accession XP_(—)027307.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1209.

KIAA1210 (Accession XP_(—)172801.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1210 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1210,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1210 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1210(Accession XP_(—)172801.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1210.

KIAA1257 (Accession XP_(—)031577.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1257 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1257BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1257, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1257BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1257 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:14928,SEQ ID:3109 and SEQ ID:13137 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1257(Accession XP_(—)031577.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1257.

KIAA1268 (Accession XP_(—)291055.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1268 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1268,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1268 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6348, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1268(Accession XP_(—)291055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1268.

KIAA1287 (Accession NP_(—)065799.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1287 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1287,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1287 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13685, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1287(Accession NP_(—)065799.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1287.

KIAA1393 (Accession XP_(—)050793.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1393 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1393,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1393 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6495, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1393(Accession XP_(—)050793.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1393.

KIAA1465 (Accession XP_(—)027396.4) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1465 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1465,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1465 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1465(Accession XP_(—)027396.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1465.

KIAA1493 (Accession XP_(—)034415.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1493 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1493,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1493 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11663, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1493(Accession XP_(—)034415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1493.

KIAA1518 (Accession XP_(—)170889.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1518 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1518, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1518BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17375, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1518(Accession XP_(—)170889.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1518.

KIAA1530 (Accession XP_(—)042661.5) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1530 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1530BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1530, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1530BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1530 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12345 andSEQ ID:6360 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1530(Accession XP_(—)042661.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1530.

KIAA1559 (Accession XP_(—)054472.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1559 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1559,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1559 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14408, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1559(Accession XP_(—)054472.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1559.

KIAA1571 (Accession XP_(—)027744.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1571 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1571,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1571 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1571(Accession XP_(—)027744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1571.

KIAA1615 (Accession NP_(—)066002.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1615 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1615BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1615, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1615BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1615 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12534 andSEQ ID:8578 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1615(Accession NP_(—)066002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1615.

KIAA1671 (Accession XP_(—)037809.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1671 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1671BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1671, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1671BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1671 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17814 andSEQ ID:6490 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1671(Accession XP_(—)037809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1671.

KIAA1712 (Accession NP_(—)085136.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KIAA1712, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:12038 and SEQ ID:12038 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1712(Accession NP_(—)085136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1712.

KIAA1712 (Accession NP_(—)085136.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KIAA1712, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:8796 and SEQ ID:8796 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1712(Accession NP_(—)085136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1712.

KIAA1724 (Accession XP_(—)040280.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1724 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1724,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1724 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1724(Accession XP_(—)040280.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1724.

KIAA1737 (Accession NP_(—)219494.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1737 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1737BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1737, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1737BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1737 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12203 andSEQ ID:19235 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1737(Accession NP_(—)219494.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1737.

KIAA1784 (Accession NP_(—)115820.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1784 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1784,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1784 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1784(Accession NP_(—)115820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1784.

KIAA1822 (Accession XP_(—)041566.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1822 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1822,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1822 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9237, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1822(Accession XP_(—)041566.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1822.

KIAA1827 (Accession XP_(—)290834.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1827 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1827BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1827, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1827BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1827 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2385 and SEQID:19431 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1827(Accession XP_(—)290834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1827.

KIAA1829 (Accession XP_(—)030378.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1829 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1829,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1829 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12386, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1829(Accession XP_(—)030378.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1829.

KIAA1836 (Accession XP_(—)114087.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1836 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1836,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1836 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17519, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1836(Accession XP_(—)114087.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1836.

KIAA1892 (Accession NP_(—)056212.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1892 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1892,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1892 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19465, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1892(Accession NP_(—)056212.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1892.

KIAA1922 (Accession XP_(—)057040.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18258, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1922(Accession XP_(—)057040.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1922.

KIAA1924 (Accession NP_(—)694971.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1924 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1924BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1924, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1924BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1924 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12570 andSEQ ID:7825 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1924(Accession NP_(—)694971.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1924.

KIAA1971 (Accession XP_(—)058720.4) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1971 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1971BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1971, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1971BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1971 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:19552,SEQ ID:4023 and SEQ ID:13441 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1971(Accession XP_(—)058720.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1971.

KIAA1987 (Accession XP_(—)113870.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1987 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1987,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1987 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18263, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1987(Accession XP_(—)113870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1987.

KIAA2028 (Accession XP_(—)059415.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA2028 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA2028,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2028 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11722, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2028(Accession XP_(—)059415.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA2028.

Kruppel-like factor 12 (KLF12, Accession NP_(—)009180.3) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLF12 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by KLF12, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KLF12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7570, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Kruppel-likefactor 12 (KLF12, Accession NP_(—)009180.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KLF12.

Killer cell lectin-like receptor subfamily d, member 1 (KLRD1, AccessionNP_(—)002253.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KLRD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KLRD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLRD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8689, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Killer celllectin-like receptor subfamily d, member 1 (KLRD1, AccessionNP_(—)002253.1), a gene which is a receptor for the recognition of mhcclass i hla- e molecules by nk cells and some cytotoxic t-cells.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KLRD1.

The function of KLRD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Killer celllectin-like receptor subfamily d, member 1 (KLRD1, AccessionNP_(—)031360.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KLRD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KLRD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLRD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8689, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Killer celllectin-like receptor subfamily d, member 1 (KLRD1, AccessionNP_(—)031360.1), a gene which is a receptor for the recognition of mhcclass i hla- e molecules by nk cells and some cytotoxic t-cells.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KLRD1.

The function of KLRD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Kynurenine3-monooxygenase (kynurenine 3-hydroxylase) (KMO, AccessionNP_(—)003670.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KMO BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KMO, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KMO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5730, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Kynurenine3-monooxygenase (kynurenine 3-hydroxylase) (KMO, AccessionNP_(—)003670.1), a gene which may play a role in encephalicphotoreception. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KMO.

The function of KMO and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Kinase suppressor ofras (KSR, Accession XP_(—)290793.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KSR BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KSR,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KSR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15951, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Kinase suppressorof ras (KSR, Accession XP_(—)290793.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KSR.

Lysosomal-associated membrane protein 3 (LAMP3, AccessionNP_(—)055213.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LAMP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LAMP3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LAMP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:970, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofLysosomal-associated membrane protein 3 (LAMP3, AccessionNP_(—)055213.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAMP3.

Lipocalin 7 (LCN7, Accession NP_(—)071447.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LCN7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLCN7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LCN7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3972, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Lipocalin 7(LCN7, Accession NP_(—)071447.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LCN7.

LCX (Accession XP_(—)167612.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LCX, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LCX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7409, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LCX (AccessionXP_(—)167612.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LCX.

LGP1 (Accession NP_(—)115873.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LGP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LGP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LGP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20143, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LGP1 (AccessionNP_(—)115873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LGP1.

LIN-28 (Accession NP_(—)078950.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LIN-28 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LIN-28,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIN-28 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6030, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LIN-28 (AccessionNP_(—)078950.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LIN-28.

LNK (Accession NP_(—)005466.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LNK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LNK, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LNK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9510, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LNK (AccessionNP_(—)005466.1), a gene which links T-cell receptor activation signal tophospholipase c-gamma-1, grb-2 and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (bysimilarity). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LNK.

The function of LNK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. LOC112687 (AccessionXP_(—)053145.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LOC112687 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC112687, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC112687 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4875,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC112687(Accession XP_(—)053145.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112687.

LOC113444 (Accession NP_(—)612437.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC113444 BINDING SITE1 through LOC113444BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC113444, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC113444BINDING SITE1 through LOC113444 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:14262,SEQ ID:15369 and SEQ ID:15847 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC113444(Accession NP_(—)612437.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC113444.

LOC115123 (Accession XP_(—)055276.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115123 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8312, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC115123(Accession XP_(—)055276.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115123.

LOC115129 (Accession XP_(—)055292.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115129 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115129, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115129 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11459, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC115129(Accession XP_(—)055292.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115129.

LOC115648 (Accession NP_(—)663299.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115648 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115648, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115648 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6386, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC115648(Accession NP_(—)663299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115648.

LOC116411 (Accession XP_(—)058095.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116411 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC116411, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116411 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1487, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC116411(Accession XP_(—)058095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116411.

LOC118490 (Accession XP_(—)060981.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118490 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC118490, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC118490 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC118490(Accession XP_(—)060981.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118490.

LOC118812 (Accession NP_(—)849154.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC118812, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC118812 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7879, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC118812(Accession NP_(—)849154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118812.

LOC118812 (Accession XP_(—)058346.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC118812, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC118812 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7879, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC118812(Accession XP_(—)058346.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118812.

LOC120526 (Accession XP_(—)058475.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC120526 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC120526, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC120526 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC120526(Accession XP_(—)058475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC120526.

LOC121952 (Accession XP_(—)062872.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC121952 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC121952, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC121952 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17591, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC121952(Accession XP_(—)062872.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC121952.

LOC124221 (Accession XP_(—)058785.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC124221 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC124221, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC124221 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14470, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC124221(Accession XP_(—)058785.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC124221.

LOC124871 (Accession XP_(—)058857.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC124871 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC124871, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC124871 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1585, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC124871(Accession XP_(—)058857.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC124871.

LOC125061 (Accession XP_(—)058889.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC125061 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC125061, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC125061 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9098, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC125061(Accession XP_(—)058889.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC125061.

LOC126669 (Accession XP_(—)060121.4) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126669 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126669, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126669 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8179, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC126669(Accession XP_(—)060121.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126669.

LOC127253 (Accession XP_(—)059122.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC127253 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC127253, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC127253 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2617, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC127253(Accession XP_(—)059122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC127253.

LOC127841 (Accession XP_(—)059184.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC127841 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC127841, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC127841 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC127841(Accession XP_(—)059184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC127841.

LOC128387 (Accession XP_(—)059243.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC128387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC128387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC128387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2302, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC128387(Accession XP_(—)059243.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC128387.

LOC132241 (Accession XP_(—)059583.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC132241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC132241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC132241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13281, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC132241(Accession XP_(—)059583.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC132241.

LOC135293 (Accession XP_(—)072402.4) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135293 BINDING SITE1 and LOC135293BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC135293, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135293BINDING SITE1 and LOC135293 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15178 andSEQ ID:11660 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC135293(Accession XP_(—)072402.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135293.

LOC135763 (Accession NP_(—)612639.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135763 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135763, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135763 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14442, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC135763(Accession NP_(—)612639.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135763.

LOC135818 (Accession XP_(—)059804.4) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135818 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135818, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135818 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7348, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC135818(Accession XP_(—)059804.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135818.

LOC137886 (Accession XP_(—)059929.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC137886 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC137886, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC137886 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18258, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC137886(Accession XP_(—)059929.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC137886.

LOC139422 (Accession XP_(—)066687.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC139422 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC139422, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC139422 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17958, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC139422(Accession XP_(—)066687.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC139422.

LOC143241 (Accession NP_(—)620167.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13142, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC143241(Accession NP_(—)620167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143241.

LOC144404 (Accession XP_(—)084852.6) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144404 BINDING SITE1 and LOC144404BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC144404, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144404BINDING SITE1 and LOC144404 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8561 andSEQ ID:11669 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC144404(Accession XP_(—)084852.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144404.

LOC144481 (Accession XP_(—)096611.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144481 BINDING SITE1 and LOC144481BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC144481, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144481BINDING SITE1 and LOC144481 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17022 andSEQ ID:16400 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC144481(Accession XP_(—)096611.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144481.

LOC144742 (Accession XP_(—)084949.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144742 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144742, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144742 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15441, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC144742(Accession XP_(—)084949.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144742.

LOC144766 (Accession XP_(—)084963.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144766 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144766, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144766 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC144766(Accession XP_(—)084963.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144766.

LOC144776 (Accession XP_(—)084964.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144776 BINDING SITE1 and LOC144776BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC144776, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144776BINDING SITE1 and LOC144776 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14978 andSEQ ID:16958 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC144776(Accession XP_(—)084964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144776.

LOC144817 (Accession XP_(—)084972.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC144817(Accession XP_(—)084972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144817.

LOC144871 (Accession XP_(—)096698.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144871 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144871, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144871 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC144871(Accession XP_(—)096698.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144871.

LOC145268 (Accession XP_(—)085072.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145268 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145268, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145268 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15408, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC145268(Accession XP_(—)085072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145268.

LOC145453 (Accession XP_(—)085120.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145453 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145453, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145453 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8486, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC145453(Accession XP_(—)085120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145453.

LOC145725 (Accession XP_(—)085211.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145725 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145725, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145725 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:418, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC145725(Accession XP_(—)085211.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145725.

LOC145757 (Accession XP_(—)085227.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145757 BINDING SITE1 and LOC145757BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC145757, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145757BINDING SITE1 and LOC145757 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13797 andSEQ ID:3109 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC145757(Accession XP_(—)085227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145757.

LOC145842 (Accession XP_(—)085254.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145842 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145842, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145842 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC145842(Accession XP_(—)085254.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145842.

LOC146177 (Accession NP_(—)778229.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15157, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC146177(Accession NP_(—)778229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146177.

LOC146229 (Accession XP_(—)085387.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146229 BINDING SITE1 through LOC146229BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146229, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146229BINDING SITE1 through LOC146229 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:3109,SEQ ID:8345, SEQ ID:13931 and SEQ ID:5010 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC146229(Accession XP_(—)085387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146229.

LOC146346 (Accession XP_(—)085430.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146346 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146346BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146346, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146346BINDING SITE1 and LOC146346 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6781 andSEQ ID:16312 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC146346(Accession XP_(—)085430.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146346.

LOC146429 (Accession XP_(—)096998.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146429 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146429BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146429, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146429BINDING SITE1 and LOC146429 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13213 andSEQ ID:8579 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC146429(Accession XP_(—)096998.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146429.

LOC146603 (Accession XP_(—)085514.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146603 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146603, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146603 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC146603(Accession XP_(—)085514.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146603.

LOC146784 (Accession XP_(—)085588.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146784 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146784, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146784 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13452, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC146784(Accession XP_(—)085588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146784.

LOC146839 (Accession XP_(—)097107.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146839 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146839, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146839 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11661, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC146839(Accession XP_(—)097107.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146839.

LOC146894 (Accession NP_(—)660316.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2386, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC146894(Accession NP_(—)660316.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146894.

LOC146895 (Accession XP_(—)097120.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8862, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC146895(Accession XP_(—)097120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146895.

LOC146901 (Accession XP_(—)097121.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146901 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146901, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146901 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC146901(Accession XP_(—)097121.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146901.

LOC146909 (Accession XP_(—)085634.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146909 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146909BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146909, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146909BINDING SITE1 and LOC146909 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14280 andSEQ ID:20010 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC146909(Accession XP_(—)085634.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146909.

LOC147071 (Accession XP_(—)054031.5) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147071 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147071, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147071 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6735, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC147071(Accession XP_(—)054031.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147071.

LOC147080 (Accession XP_(—)097182.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147080 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147080, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147080 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18093, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC147080(Accession XP_(—)097182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147080.

LOC147166 (Accession XP_(—)085722.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:546, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC147166(Accession XP_(—)085722.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147166.

LOC147343 (Accession XP_(—)097225.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147343 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147343, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147343 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15088, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC147343(Accession XP_(—)097225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147343.

LOC147407 (Accession XP_(—)084000.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147407 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147407, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147407 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC147407(Accession XP_(—)084000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147407.

LOC147622 (Accession XP_(—)097255.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147622 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147622, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147622 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10349, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC147622(Accession XP_(—)097255.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147622.

LOC147841 (Accession XP_(—)085924.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147841 BINDING SITE1 and LOC147841BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC147841, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147841BINDING SITE1 and LOC147841 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18175 andSEQ ID:15453 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC147841(Accession XP_(—)085924.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147841.

LOC147947 (Accession XP_(—)085974.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC147947(Accession XP_(—)085974.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147947.

LOC148137 (Accession NP_(—)653293.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC148137(Accession NP_(—)653293.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148137.

LOC148198 (Accession XP_(—)047554.4) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148198 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148198, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148198 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7524, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC148198(Accession XP_(—)047554.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148198.

LOC148708 (Accession XP_(—)086286.4) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148708 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148708, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148708 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18164, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC148708(Accession XP_(—)086286.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148708.

LOC148709 (Accession XP_(—)086281.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8427, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC148709(Accession XP_(—)086281.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148709.

LOC149149 (Accession XP_(—)097598.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149149 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149149, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149149 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9725, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC149149(Accession XP_(—)097598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149149.

LOC149371 (Accession NP_(—)787072.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149371, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149371 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14762, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC149371(Accession NP_(—)787072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149371.

LOC149464 (Accession XP_(—)097645.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149464 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149464, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149464 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC149464(Accession XP_(—)097645.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149464.

LOC149466 (Accession XP_(—)086546.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149466 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149466, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149466 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:982, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC149466(Accession XP_(—)086546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149466.

LOC149478 (Accession XP_(—)086536.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149478 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149478, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149478 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2514, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC149478(Accession XP_(—)086536.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149478.

LOC149506 (Accession XP_(—)097661.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149506 BINDING SITE1 and LOC149506BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC149506, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149506BINDING SITE1 and LOC149506 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17503 andSEQ ID:5777 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC149506(Accession XP_(—)097661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149506.

LOC149692 (Accession XP_(—)097706.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149692 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149692, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149692 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC149692(Accession XP_(—)097706.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149692.

LOC149703 (Accession XP_(—)097719.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149703 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149703, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149703 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19805, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC149703(Accession XP_(—)097719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149703.

LOC150054 (Accession XP_(—)097797.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150054 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150054, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150054 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC150054(Accession XP_(—)097797.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150054.

LOC150225 (Accession XP_(—)097870.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150225 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150225, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150225 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC150225(Accession XP_(—)097870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150225.

LOC150356 (Accession XP_(—)086884.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150356 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150356, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150356 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19150, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC150356(Accession XP_(—)086884.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150356.

LOC150407 (Accession XP_(—)086906.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150407 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150407, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150407 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC150407(Accession XP_(—)086906.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150407.

LOC150587 (Accession XP_(—)097917.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC150587(Accession XP_(—)097917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150587.

LOC151057 (Accession XP_(—)097998.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151057 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151057, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151057 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5519, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC151057(Accession XP_(—)097998.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151057.

LOC151124 (Accession XP_(—)098006.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151124 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151124, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151124 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13932, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC151124(Accession XP_(—)098006.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151124.

LOC151196 (Accession XP_(—)098019.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151196 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151196, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151196 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12600, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC151196(Accession XP_(—)098019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151196.

LOC151201 (Accession XP_(—)098021.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11934, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC151201(Accession XP_(—)098021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151201.

LOC151475 (Accession XP_(—)098063.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151475 BINDING SITE1 and LOC151475BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC151475, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151475BINDING SITE1 and LOC151475 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7086 andSEQ ID:15680 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC151475(Accession XP_(—)098063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151475.

LOC151636 (Accession NP_(—)612144.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151636 BINDING SITE1 through LOC151636BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC151636, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151636BINDING SITE1 through LOC151636 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:19982,SEQ ID:896 and SEQ ID:2479 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC151636(Accession NP_(—)612144.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151636.

LOC151979 (Accession XP_(—)087354.5) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151979 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151979, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151979 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2865, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC151979(Accession XP_(—)087354.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151979.

LOC152245 (Accession XP_(—)098182.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152245 BINDING SITE1 and LOC152245BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC152245, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152245BINDING SITE1 and LOC152245 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19257 andSEQ ID:1714 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC152245(Accession XP_(—)098182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152245.

LOC152445 (Accession XP_(—)098231.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13905, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC152445(Accession XP_(—)098231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152445.

LOC152620 (Accession XP_(—)011108.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152620 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152620, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152620 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC152620(Accession XP_(—)011108.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152620.

LOC152719 (Accession XP_(—)098257.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152719 BINDING SITE1 and LOC152719BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC152719, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152719BINDING SITE1 and LOC152719 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1141 andSEQ ID:7621 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC152719(Accession XP_(—)098257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152719.

LOC152794 (Accession XP_(—)087525.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152794 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152794, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152794 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3556, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC152794(Accession XP_(—)087525.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152794.

LOC152804 (Accession XP_(—)098266.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152804 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152804, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152804 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8155, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC152804(Accession XP_(—)098266.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152804.

LOC153077 (Accession XP_(—)098307.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19370, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC153077(Accession XP_(—)098307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153077.

LOC153811 (Accession XP_(—)087779.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153811 BINDING SITE1 through LOC153811BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC153811, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153811BINDING SITE1 through LOC153811 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:15030,SEQ ID:10119, SEQ ID:6031 and SEQ ID:14281 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC153811(Accession XP_(—)087779.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153811.

LOC153883 (Accession XP_(—)087798.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153883 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153883, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153883 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3293, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC153883(Accession XP_(—)087798.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153883.

LOC153910 (Accession XP_(—)087801.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153910 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153910, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153910 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC153910(Accession XP_(—)087801.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153910.

LOC154282 (Accession XP_(—)098505.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC154282(Accession XP_(—)098505.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154282.

LOC154822 (Accession XP_(—)098618.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154822 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154822, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154822 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3008, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC154822(Accession XP_(—)098618.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154822.

LOC154877 (Accession XP_(—)098626.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154877 BINDING SITE1 through LOC154877BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC154877, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154877BINDING SITE1 through LOC154877 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:3038,SEQ ID:15947, SEQ ID:14342 and SEQ ID:14885 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC154877(Accession XP_(—)098626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154877.

LOC155066 (Accession XP_(—)088142.4) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155066 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155066, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155066 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13906, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC155066(Accession XP_(—)088142.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155066.

LOC158014 (Accession XP_(—)088442.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158014 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158014, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158014 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12285, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC158014(Accession XP_(—)088442.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158014.

LOC158228 (Accession XP_(—)098903.4) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158228 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158228, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158228 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8757, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC158228(Accession XP_(—)098903.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158228.

LOC158310 (Accession XP_(—)098919.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158310 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158310, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158310 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC158310(Accession XP_(—)098919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158310.

LOC158402 (Accession XP_(—)098936.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158402 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158402, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158402 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1414, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC158402(Accession XP_(—)098936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158402.

LOC158436 (Accession XP_(—)098942.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158436 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158436, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158436 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7071, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC158436(Accession XP_(—)098942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158436.

LOC158476 (Accession XP_(—)098955.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158476 BINDING SITE1 and LOC158476BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC158476, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158476BINDING SITE1 and LOC158476 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1355 andSEQ ID:436 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC158476(Accession XP_(—)098955.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158476.

LOC158668 (Accession XP_(—)045161.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158668 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158668, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158668 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19124, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC158668(Accession XP_(—)045161.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158668.

LOC160897 (Accession XP_(—)090573.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC160897 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC160897, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC160897 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14437, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC160897(Accession XP_(—)090573.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC160897.

LOC162427 (Accession NP_(—)835227.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC162427, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:1761 and SEQ ID:12386 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC162427(Accession NP_(—)835227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162427.

LOC162427 (Accession XP_(—)091549.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC162427, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:1761 and SEQ ID:12386 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC162427(Accession XP_(—)091549.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162427.

LOC162962 (Accession XP_(—)091886.7) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162962 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC162962, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC162962 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4276, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC162962(Accession XP_(—)091886.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162962.

LOC162967 (Accession XP_(—)091890.6) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162967 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC162967, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC162967 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3050, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC162967(Accession XP_(—)091890.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162967.

LOC163227 (Accession NP_(—)775802.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC163227 BINDING SITE1 and LOC163227BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC163227, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC163227BINDING SITE1 and LOC163227 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1413 andSEQ ID:9582 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC163227(Accession NP_(—)775802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC163227.

LOC163233 (Accession XP_(—)290865.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC163233 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC163233, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC163233 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12968, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC163233(Accession XP_(—)290865.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC163233.

LOC167454 (Accession XP_(—)094496.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC167454 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC167454, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC167454 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10263, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC167454(Accession XP_(—)094496.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC167454.

LOC168451 (Accession XP_(—)095114.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC168451 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC168451, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC168451 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7426, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC168451(Accession XP_(—)095114.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC168451.

LOC196264 (Accession XP_(—)113683.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196264 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196264, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196264 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC196264(Accession XP_(—)113683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196264.

LOC196337 (Accession XP_(—)113696.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196337 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196337, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196337 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6623, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC196337(Accession XP_(—)113696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196337.

LOC196540 (Accession XP_(—)116933.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196540 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196540, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196540 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12661, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC196540(Accession XP_(—)116933.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196540.

LOC197358 (Accession XP_(—)113872.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197358 BINDING SITE1 and LOC197358BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC197358, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197358BINDING SITE1 and LOC197358 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3887 andSEQ ID:5402 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC197358(Accession XP_(—)113872.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197358.

LOC199899 (Accession XP_(—)117153.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199899 BINDING SITE1 and LOC199899BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC199899, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199899BINDING SITE1 and LOC199899 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17148 andSEQ ID:5955 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC199899(Accession XP_(—)117153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199899.

LOC199906 (Accession XP_(—)114052.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199906 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199906, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199906 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11637, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC199906(Accession XP_(—)114052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199906.

LOC200169 (Accession XP_(—)117200.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200169 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200169BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC200169, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC200169 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200169 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:6517 and SEQ ID:5066 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC200169(Accession XP_(—)117200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200169.

LOC200860 (Accession XP_(—)117289.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200860 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200860BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC200860, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200860BINDING SITE1 and LOC200860 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15491 andSEQ ID:18182 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC200860(Accession XP_(—)117289.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200860.

LOC200895 (Accession NP_(—)789785.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200895 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200895BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC200895, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200895BINDING SITE1 and LOC200895 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3376 andSEQ ID:17681 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC200895(Accession NP_(—)789785.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200895.

LOC200916 (Accession XP_(—)114317.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200916 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200916, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200916 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:873, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC200916(Accession XP_(—)114317.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200916.

LOC201164 (Accession XP_(—)290750.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201164 BINDING SITE1 and LOC201164BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC201164, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC201164 BINDING SITE1 and LOC201164 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:13530 and SEQ ID:18118 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC201164(Accession XP_(—)290750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201164.

LOC201292 (Accession NP_(—)775818.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201292 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201292, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201292 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19674, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC201292(Accession NP_(—)775818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201292.

LOC201562 (Accession XP_(—)114343.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9102, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC201562(Accession XP_(—)114343.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201562.

LOC201725 (Accession XP_(—)114370.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201725 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201725, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201725 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC201725(Accession XP_(—)114370.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201725.

LOC202400 (Accession XP_(—)117397.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202400 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202400, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202400 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC202400(Accession XP_(—)117397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202400.

LOC202404 (Accession XP_(—)114481.4) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202404 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202404, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202404 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC202404(Accession XP_(—)114481.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202404.

LOC202460 (Accession XP_(—)114493.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202460 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202460, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202460 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1278, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC202460(Accession XP_(—)114493.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202460.

LOC202934 (Accession XP_(—)117486.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202934 BINDING SITE1 and LOC202934BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC202934, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202934BINDING SITE1 and LOC202934 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9097 andSEQ ID:6782 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC202934(Accession XP_(—)117486.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202934.

LOC203076 (Accession XP_(—)114621.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203076 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC203076, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203076 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8849, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC203076(Accession XP_(—)114621.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203076.

LOC203547 (Accession XP_(—)114719.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203547 BINDING SITE1 and LOC203547BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC203547, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203547BINDING SITE1 and LOC203547 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10631 andSEQ ID:2923 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC203547(Accession XP_(—)114719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203547.

LOC219293 (Accession XP_(—)166599.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12080, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC219293(Accession XP_(—)166599.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219293.

LOC219731 (Accession XP_(—)167596.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219731 BINDING SITE1 and LOC219731BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC219731, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219731BINDING SITE1 and LOC219731 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10264 andSEQ ID:3320 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC219731(Accession XP_(—)167596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219731.

LOC219735 (Accession XP_(—)167601.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219735 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219735, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219735 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3675, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC219735(Accession XP_(—)167601.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219735.

LOC219894 (Accession XP_(—)167782.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7138, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC219894(Accession XP_(—)167782.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219894.

LOC220074 (Accession NP_(—)660352.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220074 BINDING SITE1 through LOC220074BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC220074, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220074BINDING SITE1 through LOC220074 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:1413,SEQ ID:4396 and SEQ ID:2086 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC220074(Accession NP_(—)660352.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220074.

LOC221362 (Accession XP_(—)168093.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221362 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221362, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221362 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15454, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC221362(Accession XP_(—)168093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221362.

LOC221663 (Accession XP_(—)168131.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10616, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC221663(Accession XP_(—)168131.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221663.

LOC221946 (Accession XP_(—)168340.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3294, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC221946(Accession XP_(—)168340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221946.

LOC221964 (Accession XP_(—)168342.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221964 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221964, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221964 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5581, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC221964(Accession XP_(—)168342.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221964.

LOC222057 (Accession XP_(—)166594.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222057 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222057, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222057 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC222057(Accession XP_(—)166594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222057.

LOC222159 (Accession XP_(—)212100.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222159 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC222159, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC222159 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:563, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC222159(Accession XP_(—)212100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222159.

LOC253612 (Accession XP_(—)172985.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253612 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253612, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253612 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC253612(Accession XP_(—)172985.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253612.

LOC253805 (Accession XP_(—)172854.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253805 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253805, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253805 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7275, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC253805(Accession XP_(—)172854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253805.

LOC254875 (Accession XP_(—)171170.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254875 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254875, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254875 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14560, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC254875(Accession XP_(—)171170.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254875.

LOC255031 (Accession XP_(—)173187.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255031 BINDING SITE1 and LOC255031BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC255031, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255031BINDING SITE1 and LOC255031 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11416 andSEQ ID:19099 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC255031(Accession XP_(—)173187.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255031.

LOC255177 (Accession XP_(—)172941.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC255177(Accession XP_(—)172941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255177.

LOC255458 (Accession XP_(—)173150.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255458 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255458, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255458 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9251, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC255458(Accession XP_(—)173150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255458.

LOC255488 (Accession XP_(—)172581.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255488 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255488, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255488 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18594, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC255488(Accession XP_(—)172581.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255488.

LOC255975 (Accession XP_(—)171083.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255975 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255975, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255975 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC255975(Accession XP_(—)171083.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255975.

LOC256401 (Accession XP_(—)171149.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256401 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256401, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256401 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC256401(Accession XP_(—)171149.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256401.

LOC256614 (Accession XP_(—)172864.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256614 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256614, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256614 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC256614(Accession XP_(—)172864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256614.

LOC282972 (Accession XP_(—)210837.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282972 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282972, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282972 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC282972(Accession XP_(—)210837.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282972.

LOC282987 (Accession XP_(—)210845.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282987 BINDING SITE1 and LOC282987BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC282987, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282987BINDING SITE1 and LOC282987 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12386 andSEQ ID:10460 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC282987(Accession XP_(—)210845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282987.

LOC282997 (Accession XP_(—)208473.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282997 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282997, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282997 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5482, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC282997(Accession XP_(—)208473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282997.

LOC283061 (Accession XP_(—)210875.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283061 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283061, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283061 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283061(Accession XP_(—)210875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283061.

LOC283087 (Accession XP_(—)208509.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283087 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283087, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283087 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283087(Accession XP_(—)208509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283087.

LOC283089 (Accession XP_(—)210885.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283089 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283089, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283089 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6866, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283089(Accession XP_(—)210885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283089.

LOC283119 (Accession XP_(—)210895.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283119 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283119, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283119 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283119(Accession XP_(—)210895.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283119.

LOC283130 (Accession XP_(—)208525.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283130 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283130, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283130 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:469, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283130(Accession XP_(—)208525.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283130.

LOC283140 (Accession XP_(—)210911.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283140 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283140, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283140 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15581, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283140(Accession XP_(—)210911.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283140.

LOC283143 (Accession XP_(—)210920.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283143 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283143, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283143 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283143(Accession XP_(—)210920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283143.

LOC283152 (Accession XP_(—)210917.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283152 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283152, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283152 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17431, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283152(Accession XP_(—)210917.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283152.

LOC283170 (Accession XP_(—)208535.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283170 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283170, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283170 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19643, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283170(Accession XP_(—)208535.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283170.

LOC283177 (Accession XP_(—)210903.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13142, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283177(Accession XP_(—)210903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283177.

LOC283215 (Accession XP_(—)208555.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283215 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283215, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283215 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15736, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283215(Accession XP_(—)208555.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283215.

LOC283241 (Accession NP_(—)787089.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283241(Accession NP_(—)787089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283241.

LOC283278 (Accession XP_(—)210961.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283278 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283278, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283278 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13142, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283278(Accession XP_(—)210961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283278.

LOC283293 (Accession XP_(—)210962.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283293(Accession XP_(—)210962.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283293.

LOC283323 (Accession XP_(—)210973.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283323 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283323, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283323 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2314, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283323(Accession XP_(—)210973.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283323.

LOC283335 (Accession XP_(—)210981.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283335 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283335BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283335, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283335BINDING SITE1 and LOC283335 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9238 andSEQ ID:10626 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283335(Accession XP_(—)210981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283335.

LOC283377 (Accession XP_(—)208647.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283377 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283377, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283377 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8862, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283377(Accession XP_(—)208647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283377.

LOC283387 (Accession XP_(—)211007.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7011, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283387(Accession XP_(—)211007.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283387.

LOC283394 (Accession XP_(—)211021.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283394 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283394, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283394 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11655, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283394(Accession XP_(—)211021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283394.

LOC283395 (Accession XP_(—)211020.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13838, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283395(Accession XP_(—)211020.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283395.

LOC283432 (Accession XP_(—)211032.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283432 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283432, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283432 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6836, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283432(Accession XP_(—)211032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283432.

LOC283434 (Accession XP_(—)211034.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283434 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283434, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283434 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16416, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283434(Accession XP_(—)211034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283434.

LOC283441 (Accession XP_(—)211043.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283441 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283441, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283441 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5582, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283441(Accession XP_(—)211043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283441.

LOC283442 (Accession XP_(—)211037.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283442 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283442, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283442 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4817, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283442(Accession XP_(—)211037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283442.

LOC283445 (Accession XP_(—)211044.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9159, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283445(Accession XP_(—)211044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283445.

LOC283452 (Accession XP_(—)208679.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283452 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283452, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283452 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3497, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283452(Accession XP_(—)208679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283452.

LOC283454 (Accession XP_(—)211049.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283454 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283454, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283454 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283454(Accession XP_(—)211049.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283454.

LOC283467 (Accession XP_(—)211050.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283467 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283467, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283467 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3857, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283467(Accession XP_(—)211050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283467.

LOC283475 (Accession XP_(—)211056.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12806, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283475(Accession XP_(—)211056.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283475.

LOC283507 (Accession XP_(—)211075.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283507 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283507, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283507 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283507(Accession XP_(—)211075.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283507.

LOC283514 (Accession XP_(—)210264.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283514 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283514, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283514 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6317, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283514(Accession XP_(—)210264.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283514.

LOC283534 (Accession XP_(—)211083.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283534 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283534, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283534 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13197, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283534(Accession XP_(—)211083.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283534.

LOC283551 (Accession XP_(—)211110.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283551 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283551, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283551 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10790, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283551(Accession XP_(—)211110.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283551.

LOC283575 (Accession XP_(—)211095.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283575 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283575BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283575, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283575BINDING SITE1 and LOC283575 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8540 andSEQ ID:13153 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283575(Accession XP_(—)211095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283575.

LOC283588 (Accession NP_(—)787093.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283588 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283588, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283588 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283588(Accession NP_(—)787093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283588.

LOC283624 (Accession XP_(—)211126.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283624 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283624BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283624, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283624BINDING SITE1 and LOC283624 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13972 andSEQ ID:1137 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283624(Accession XP_(—)211126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283624.

LOC283637 (Accession XP_(—)211134.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283637 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283637BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283637, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283637BINDING SITE1 and LOC283637 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3786 andSEQ ID:12382 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283637(Accession XP_(—)211134.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283637.

LOC283641 (Accession XP_(—)208764.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283641 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283641, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283641 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283641(Accession XP_(—)208764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283641.

LOC283672 (Accession XP_(—)211152.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283672 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283672, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283672 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11655, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283672(Accession XP_(—)211152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283672.

LOC283693 (Accession XP_(—)208788.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283693 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283693, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283693 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16069, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283693(Accession XP_(—)208788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283693.

LOC283701 (Accession XP_(—)211170.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283701 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283701BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283701, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283701BINDING SITE1 and LOC283701 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:777 and SEQID:6491 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283701(Accession XP_(—)211170.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283701.

LOC283741 (Accession XP_(—)208115.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283741 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283741, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283741 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283741(Accession XP_(—)208115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283741.

LOC283767 (Accession XP_(—)208835.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283767 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283767, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283767 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283767(Accession XP_(—)208835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283767.

LOC283778 (Accession XP_(—)211199.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283778 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283778, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283778 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15679, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283778(Accession XP_(—)211199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283778.

LOC283801 (Accession XP_(—)208122.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283801 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283801, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283801 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11237, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283801(Accession XP_(—)208122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283801.

LOC283802 (Accession XP_(—)208850.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283802 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283802, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283802 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283802(Accession XP_(—)208850.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283802.

LOC283818 (Accession XP_(—)211218.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283818 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283818, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283818 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283818(Accession XP_(—)211218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283818.

LOC283849 (Accession XP_(—)208870.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283849 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283849, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283849 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2515, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283849(Accession XP_(—)208870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283849.

LOC283849 (Accession NP_(—)848611.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283849 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283849, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283849 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2515, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283849(Accession NP_(—)848611.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283849.

LOC283851 (Accession XP_(—)211229.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283851 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283851, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283851 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12708, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283851(Accession XP_(—)211229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283851.

LOC283856 (Accession XP_(—)211233.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283856, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283856 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11601, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283856(Accession XP_(—)211233.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283856.

LOC283861 (Accession NP_(—)787095.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283861 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283861BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283861, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283861BINDING SITE1 and LOC283861 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8996 andSEQ ID:10879 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283861(Accession NP_(—)787095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283861.

LOC283863 (Accession XP_(—)208875.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283863 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283863, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283863 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14614, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283863(Accession XP_(—)208875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283863.

LOC283887 (Accession XP_(—)211248.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283887 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283887, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283887 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9775, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283887(Accession XP_(—)211248.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283887.

LOC283888 (Accession XP_(—)211249.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283888 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283888BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283888, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283888BINDING SITE1 and LOC283888 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2692 andSEQ ID:5011 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283888(Accession XP_(—)211249.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283888.

LOC283889 (Accession XP_(—)208899.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283889 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283889, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283889 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283889(Accession XP_(—)208899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283889.

LOC283928 (Accession XP_(—)208909.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283928 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283928BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283928, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283928BINDING SITE1 and LOC283928 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13293 andSEQ ID:3604 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283928(Accession XP_(—)208909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283928.

LOC283929 (Accession XP_(—)208905.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283929 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283929, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283929 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283929(Accession XP_(—)208905.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283929.

LOC283964 (Accession XP_(—)208145.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283964 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283964, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283964 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1384, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC283964(Accession XP_(—)208145.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283964.

LOC284016 (Accession XP_(—)211298.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284016 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284016, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284016 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284016(Accession XP_(—)211298.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284016.

LOC284017 (Accession XP_(—)208961.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284017 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284017, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284017 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284017(Accession XP_(—)208961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284017.

LOC284019 (Accession XP_(—)211302.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284019 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284019, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284019 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19482, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284019(Accession XP_(—)211302.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284019.

LOC284023 (Accession XP_(—)208983.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284023 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284023BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284023, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284023BINDING SITE1 and LOC284023 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5520 andSEQ ID:429 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284023(Accession XP_(—)208983.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284023.

LOC284048 (Accession XP_(—)208152.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284048 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284048, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284048 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17222, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284048(Accession XP_(—)208152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284048.

LOC284063 (Accession XP_(—)208992.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284063 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284063, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284063 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17713, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284063(Accession XP_(—)208992.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284063.

LOC284074 (Accession XP_(—)211321.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284074 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284074BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284074, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284074BINDING SITE1 and LOC284074 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18547 andSEQ ID:5751 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284074(Accession XP_(—)211321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284074.

LOC284082 (Accession XP_(—)211323.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284082 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284082, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284082 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284082(Accession XP_(—)211323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284082.

LOC284095 (Accession XP_(—)211324.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284095 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284095BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284095, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284095BINDING SITE1 through LOC284095 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:18259,SEQ ID:19595 and SEQ ID:16884 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284095(Accession XP_(—)211324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284095.

LOC284098 (Accession XP_(—)209008.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284098 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284098, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284098 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18178, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284098(Accession XP_(—)209008.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284098.

LOC284100 (Accession XP_(—)209015.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284100 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284100, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284100 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11656, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284100(Accession XP_(—)209015.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284100.

LOC284101 (Accession XP_(—)209019.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284101 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284101, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284101 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4581, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284101(Accession XP_(—)209019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284101.

LOC284102 (Accession XP_(—)211327.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284102 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284102BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284102, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284102BINDING SITE1 through LOC284102 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:8270,SEQ ID:17111 and SEQ ID:6349 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284102(Accession XP_(—)211327.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284102.

LOC284117 (Accession XP_(—)209024.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284117 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284117, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284117 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11347, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284117(Accession XP_(—)209024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284117.

LOC284128 (Accession XP_(—)211342.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284128 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284128, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284128 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17271, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284128(Accession XP_(—)211342.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284128.

LOC284135 (Accession XP_(—)209032.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284135 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284135, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284135 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5319, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284135(Accession XP_(—)209032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284135.

LOC284183 (Accession XP_(—)209059.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284183 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284183BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284183, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284183BINDING SITE1 and LOC284183 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8524 andSEQ ID:11460 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284183(Accession XP_(—)209059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284183.

LOC284186 (Accession XP_(—)209060.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284186 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284186, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284186 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284186(Accession XP_(—)209060.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284186.

LOC284286 (Accession XP_(—)211419.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284286 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284286, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284286 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5521, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284286(Accession XP_(—)211419.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284286.

LOC284289 (Accession XP_(—)209105.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284289 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284289, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284289 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284289(Accession XP_(—)209105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284289.

LOC284304 (Accession XP_(—)211426.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284304 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284304, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284304 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16163, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284304(Accession XP_(—)211426.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284304.

LOC284317 (Accession XP_(—)209162.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284317 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284317BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284317, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284317BINDING SITE1 and LOC284317 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5320 andSEQ ID:11486 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284317(Accession XP_(—)209162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284317.

LOC284325 (Accession XP_(—)209143.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284325 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284325, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284325 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11657, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284325(Accession XP_(—)209143.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284325.

LOC284362 (Accession XP_(—)211435.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284362 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284362, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284362 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10666, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284362(Accession XP_(—)211435.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284362.

LOC284373 (Accession XP_(—)211439.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284373 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284373, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284373 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3968, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284373(Accession XP_(—)211439.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284373.

LOC284375 (Accession XP_(—)209154.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284375 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284375, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284375 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13618, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284375(Accession XP_(—)209154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284375.

LOC284376 (Accession XP_(—)209157.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284376 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284376BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284376, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284376BINDING SITE1 and LOC284376 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3410 andSEQ ID:9328 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284376(Accession XP_(—)209157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284376.

LOC284379 (Accession XP_(—)209163.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284379 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284379, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284379 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2198, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284379(Accession XP_(—)209163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284379.

LOC284396 (Accession XP_(—)211452.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284396 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284396, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284396 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2360, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284396(Accession XP_(—)211452.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284396.

LOC284408 (Accession XP_(—)211443.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10732, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284408(Accession XP_(—)211443.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284408.

LOC284410 (Accession XP_(—)211449.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284410 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284410, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284410 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7072, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284410(Accession XP_(—)211449.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284410.

LOC284421 (Accession XP_(—)209200.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284421 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284421BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284421, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284421BINDING SITE1 through LOC284421 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15524,SEQ ID:3295 and SEQ ID:2985 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284421(Accession XP_(—)209200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284421.

LOC284421 (Accession XP_(—)209200.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284421 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284421BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284421, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284421BINDING SITE1 through LOC284421 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:3295,SEQ ID:932 and SEQ ID:19419 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284421(Accession XP_(—)209200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284421.

LOC284436 (Accession XP_(—)290862.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284436 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284436, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284436 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6140, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284436(Accession XP_(—)290862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284436.

LOC284440 (Accession XP_(—)209210.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284440 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284440, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284440 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12050, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284440(Accession XP_(—)209210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284440.

LOC284454 (Accession XP_(—)209216.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284454 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284454, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284454 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18896, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284454(Accession XP_(—)209216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284454.

LOC284456 (Accession XP_(—)211470.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284456 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284456BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284456, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284456BINDING SITE1 and LOC284456 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10594 andSEQ ID:6643 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284456(Accession XP_(—)211470.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284456.

LOC284471 (Accession XP_(—)209225.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284471 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284471, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284471 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4926, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284471(Accession XP_(—)209225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284471.

LOC284475 (Accession XP_(—)211478.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17171, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284475(Accession XP_(—)211478.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284475.

LOC284512 (Accession XP_(—)211500.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284512 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284512, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284512 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16234, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284512(Accession XP_(—)211500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284512.

LOC284513 (Accession XP_(—)211502.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284513 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284513, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284513 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19066, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284513(Accession XP_(—)211502.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284513.

LOC284531 (Accession XP_(—)211513.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284531 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284531, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284531 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2846, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284531(Accession XP_(—)211513.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284531.

LOC284551 (Accession XP_(—)211515.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284551 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284551, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284551 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284551(Accession XP_(—)211515.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284551.

LOC284577 (Accession XP_(—)211522.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284577 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284577, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284577 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11682, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284577(Accession XP_(—)211522.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284577.

LOC284587 (Accession XP_(—)209278.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284587(Accession XP_(—)209278.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284587.

LOC284611 (Accession XP_(—)211552.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284611 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284611, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284611 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11652, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284611(Accession XP_(—)211552.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284611.

LOC284628 (Accession XP_(—)211561.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284628 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284628, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284628 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20050, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284628(Accession XP_(—)211561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284628.

LOC284668 (Accession XP_(—)211583.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284668 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284668, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284668 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284668(Accession XP_(—)211583.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284668.

LOC284675 (Accession XP_(—)209319.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284675 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284675, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284675 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8487, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284675(Accession XP_(—)209319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284675.

LOC284701 (Accession XP_(—)294994.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284701 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284701, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284701 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284701(Accession XP_(—)294994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284701.

LOC284708 (Accession XP_(—)209332.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284708 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284708, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284708 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12721, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284708(Accession XP_(—)209332.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284708.

LOC284723 (Accession XP_(—)211602.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284723 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284723BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284723, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284723BINDING SITE1 and LOC284723 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6492 andSEQ ID:17106 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284723(Accession XP_(—)211602.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284723.

LOC284805 (Accession XP_(—)209371.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284805 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284805BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284805, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284805BINDING SITE1 through LOC284805 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:18781,SEQ ID:11447 and SEQ ID:17164 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284805(Accession XP_(—)209371.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284805.

LOC284839 (Accession XP_(—)211661.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284839 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284839, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284839 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284839(Accession XP_(—)211661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284839.

LOC284865 (Accession XP_(—)211672.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284865 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284865, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284865 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1299, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284865(Accession XP_(—)211672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284865.

LOC284874 (Accession XP_(—)209394.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284874 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284874BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284874, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284874BINDING SITE1 and LOC284874 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14015 andSEQ ID:2751 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284874(Accession XP_(—)209394.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284874.

LOC284934 (Accession XP_(—)211696.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284934 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284934, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284934 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284934(Accession XP_(—)211696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284934.

LOC284947 (Accession XP_(—)211705.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5006, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284947(Accession XP_(—)211705.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284947.

LOC284950 (Accession XP_(—)211703.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284950 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284950, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284950 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6753, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284950(Accession XP_(—)211703.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284950.

LOC284960 (Accession XP_(—)211715.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284960 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284960, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284960 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC284960(Accession XP_(—)211715.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284960.

LOC285026 (Accession XP_(—)209440.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285026 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285026, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285026 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14276, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285026(Accession XP_(—)209440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285026.

LOC285032 (Accession XP_(—)211740.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285032 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285032, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285032 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5725, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285032(Accession XP_(—)211740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285032.

LOC285083 (Accession XP_(—)209464.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285083 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285083, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285083 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285083(Accession XP_(—)209464.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285083.

LOC285088 (Accession XP_(—)209465.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285088 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285088, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285088 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285088(Accession XP_(—)209465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285088.

LOC285123 (Accession XP_(—)211773.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285123 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4218, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285123(Accession XP_(—)211773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285123.

LOC285127 (Accession XP_(—)211771.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285127 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285127BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285127, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285127BINDING SITE1 and LOC285127 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19204 andSEQ ID:3106 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285127(Accession XP_(—)211771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285127.

LOC285166 (Accession XP_(—)211791.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19378, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285166(Accession XP_(—)211791.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285166.

LOC285176 (Accession XP_(—)209500.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285176 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285176, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285176 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12167, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285176(Accession XP_(—)209500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285176.

LOC285193 (Accession XP_(—)209509.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285193 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285193, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285193 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285193(Accession XP_(—)209509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285193.

LOC285221 (Accession XP_(—)209521.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285221 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285221, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285221 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15365, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285221(Accession XP_(—)209521.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285221.

LOC285231 (Accession XP_(—)211813.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285231 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285231BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285231, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285231BINDING SITE1 and LOC285231 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11238 andSEQ ID:13069 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285231(Accession XP_(—)211813.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285231.

LOC285281 (Accession XP_(—)211829.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285281 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285281, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285281 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7766, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285281(Accession XP_(—)211829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285281.

LOC285299 (Accession XP_(—)209554.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285299 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285299, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285299 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15961, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285299(Accession XP_(—)209554.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285299.

LOC285334 (Accession XP_(—)211844.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285334 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285334, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285334 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17006, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285334(Accession XP_(—)211844.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285334.

LOC285345 (Accession XP_(—)211854.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285345 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285345BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285345, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285345BINDING SITE1 and LOC285345 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11821 andSEQ ID:13276 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285345(Accession XP_(—)211854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285345.

LOC285366 (Accession XP_(—)209581.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285366 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285366, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285366 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4019, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285366(Accession XP_(—)209581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285366.

LOC285369 (Accession XP_(—)211861.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285369 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285369, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285369 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19816, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285369(Accession XP_(—)211861.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285369.

LOC285389 (Accession XP_(—)211873.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285389 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285389, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285389 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7025, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285389(Accession XP_(—)211873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285389.

LOC285392 (Accession XP_(—)211879.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285392 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285392BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285392, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285392BINDING SITE1 and LOC285392 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6034 andSEQ ID:436 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285392(Accession XP_(—)211879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285392.

LOC285398 (Accession XP_(—)209593.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285398 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285398BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285398, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285398BINDING SITE1 and LOC285398 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4020 andSEQ ID:3701 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285398(Accession XP_(—)209593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285398.

LOC285429 (Accession XP_(—)209607.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285429 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285429, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285429 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285429(Accession XP_(—)209607.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285429.

LOC285488 (Accession XP_(—)211914.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285488 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285488, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285488 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11093, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285488(Accession XP_(—)211914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285488.

LOC285491 (Accession XP_(—)211917.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285491 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285491, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285491 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8951, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285491(Accession XP_(—)211917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285491.

LOC285509 (Accession XP_(—)211923.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285509 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285509, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285509 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11997, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285509(Accession XP_(—)211923.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285509.

LOC285540 (Accession XP_(—)209654.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285540 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285540BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285540, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285540BINDING SITE1 and LOC285540 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5384 andSEQ ID:19426 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285540(Accession XP_(—)209654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285540.

LOC285560 (Accession XP_(—)209660.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285560 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285560, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285560 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285560(Accession XP_(—)209660.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285560.

LOC285589 (Accession XP_(—)209671.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285589 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285589BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285589, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285589BINDING SITE1 and LOC285589 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3782 andSEQ ID:14069 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285589(Accession XP_(—)209671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285589.

LOC285626 (Accession XP_(—)211959.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285626 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285626, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285626 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16288, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285626(Accession XP_(—)211959.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285626.

LOC285638 (Accession XP_(—)209693.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285638 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285638, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285638 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13619, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285638(Accession XP_(—)209693.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285638.

LOC285678 (Accession XP_(—)209717.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285678 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285678, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285678 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16507, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285678(Accession XP_(—)209717.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285678.

LOC285679 (Accession XP_(—)209719.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285679 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285679, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285679 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15031, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285679(Accession XP_(—)209719.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285679.

LOC285683 (Accession XP_(—)211980.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285683 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285683, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285683 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5151, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285683(Accession XP_(—)211980.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285683.

LOC285687 (Accession XP_(—)211985.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285687 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285687, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285687 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10580, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285687(Accession XP_(—)211985.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285687.

LOC285689 (Accession XP_(—)209724.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285689 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285689, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285689 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4452, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285689(Accession XP_(—)209724.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285689.

LOC285693 (Accession XP_(—)211981.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285693 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285693, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285693 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285693(Accession XP_(—)211981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285693.

LOC285713 (Accession XP_(—)211992.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285713 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285713, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285713 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285713(Accession XP_(—)211992.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285713.

LOC285722 (Accession XP_(—)211997.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285722 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285722, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285722 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19494, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285722(Accession XP_(—)211997.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285722.

LOC285744 (Accession XP_(—)209743.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285744 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285744, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285744 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11603, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285744(Accession XP_(—)209743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285744.

LOC285747 (Accession XP_(—)209742.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285747 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285747BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285747, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285747BINDING SITE1 and LOC285747 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13800 andSEQ ID:9553 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285747(Accession XP_(—)209742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285747.

LOC285760 (Accession XP_(—)209750.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285760 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285760, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285760 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13064, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285760(Accession XP_(—)209750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285760.

LOC285813 (Accession XP_(—)212036.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17617, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285813(Accession XP_(—)212036.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285813.

LOC285822 (Accession XP_(—)209777.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285822 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285822BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285822, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285822BINDING SITE1 and LOC285822 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6178 andSEQ ID:6011 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285822(Accession XP_(—)209777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285822.

LOC285843 (Accession XP_(—)212034.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285843 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285843BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285843, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285843BINDING SITE1 and LOC285843 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1414 andSEQ ID:11782 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285843(Accession XP_(—)212034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285843.

LOC285847 (Accession XP_(—)212045.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285847 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285847, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285847 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7212, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285847(Accession XP_(—)212045.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285847.

LOC285872 (Accession XP_(—)212061.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285872 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285872, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285872 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285872(Accession XP_(—)212061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285872.

LOC285896 (Accession XP_(—)209806.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285896 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285896, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285896 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285896(Accession XP_(—)209806.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285896.

LOC285899 (Accession XP_(—)209807.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10004, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285899(Accession XP_(—)209807.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285899.

LOC285914 (Accession XP_(—)209810.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285914 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285914, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285914 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14560, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285914(Accession XP_(—)209810.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285914.

LOC285922 (Accession XP_(—)209822.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285922 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285922, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285922 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285922(Accession XP_(—)209822.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285922.

LOC285923 (Accession XP_(—)212104.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285923 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285923, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285923 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16934, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285923(Accession XP_(—)212104.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285923.

LOC285945 (Accession XP_(—)212092.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285945 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285945, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285945 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285945(Accession XP_(—)212092.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285945.

LOC285950 (Accession XP_(—)212089.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285950 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285950, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285950 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11638, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285950(Accession XP_(—)212089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285950.

LOC285952 (Accession XP_(—)209821.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285952 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285952, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285952 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2758, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285952(Accession XP_(—)209821.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285952.

LOC285961 (Accession XP_(—)209833.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285961 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285961, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285961 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11621, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285961(Accession XP_(—)209833.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285961.

LOC285972 (Accession XP_(—)212105.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285972 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285972, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285972 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8156, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285972(Accession XP_(—)212105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285972.

LOC285979 (Accession XP_(—)212117.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285979 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285979, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285979 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13228, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285979(Accession XP_(—)212117.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285979.

LOC285989 (Accession XP_(—)212111.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285989 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285989, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285989 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19067, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285989(Accession XP_(—)212111.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285989.

LOC285999 (Accession XP_(—)212120.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18120, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC285999(Accession XP_(—)212120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285999.

LOC286030 (Accession XP_(—)209868.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286030 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286030, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286030 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10050, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286030(Accession XP_(—)209868.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286030.

LOC286032 (Accession XP_(—)209867.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286032 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286032, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286032 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1208, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286032(Accession XP_(—)209867.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286032.

LOC286039 (Accession XP_(—)209873.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286039 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17647, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286039(Accession XP_(—)209873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286039.

LOC286052 (Accession XP_(—)212152.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286052 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286052, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286052 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14748, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286052(Accession XP_(—)212152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286052.

LOC286075 (Accession NP_(—)776192.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286075 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286075, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286075 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1410, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286075(Accession NP_(—)776192.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286075.

LOC286077 (Accession XP_(—)209892.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286077(Accession XP_(—)209892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286077.

LOC286078 (Accession XP_(—)212163.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286078 BINDING SITE1 through LOC286078BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286078, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286078BINDING SITE1 through LOC286078 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:13798,SEQ ID:12045, SEQ ID:8139 and SEQ ID:9300 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286078(Accession XP_(—)212163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286078.

LOC286103 (Accession NP_(—)848630.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286103 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC286103, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC286103 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15670, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286103(Accession NP_(—)848630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286103.

LOC286103 (Accession XP_(—)209897.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286103 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC286103, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC286103 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15670, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286103(Accession XP_(—)209897.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286103.

LOC286121 (Accession XP_(—)212184.3) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286121 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:663, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286121(Accession XP_(—)212184.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286121.

LOC286126 (Accession XP_(—)212185.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286126 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286126, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286126 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8950, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286126(Accession XP_(—)212185.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286126.

LOC286132 (Accession XP_(—)212194.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286132 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286132, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286132 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2266, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286132(Accession XP_(—)212194.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286132.

LOC286166 (Accession XP_(—)209925.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286166(Accession XP_(—)209925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286166.

LOC286170 (Accession XP_(—)212211.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286170 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286170, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286170 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14196, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286170(Accession XP_(—)212211.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286170.

LOC286186 (Accession XP_(—)212219.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286186 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286186BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286186, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286186BINDING SITE1 and LOC286186 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15317 andSEQ ID:13117 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286186(Accession XP_(—)212219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286186.

LOC286206 (Accession XP_(—)209953.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286206 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286206, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286206 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19418, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286206(Accession XP_(—)209953.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286206.

LOC286207 (Accession XP_(—)209941.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286207 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286207, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286207 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16987, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286207(Accession XP_(—)209941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286207.

LOC286208 (Accession XP_(—)212230.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286208 BINDING SITE1 through LOC286208BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286208, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286208BINDING SITE1 through LOC286208 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:16222,SEQ ID:12039 and SEQ ID:14347 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286208(Accession XP_(—)212230.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286208.

LOC286223 (Accession XP_(—)209956.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286223 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286223, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286223 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286223(Accession XP_(—)209956.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286223.

LOC286245 (Accession XP_(—)212244.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286245 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286245, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286245 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286245(Accession XP_(—)212244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286245.

LOC286341 (Accession XP_(—)212278.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286341 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286341, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286341 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286341(Accession XP_(—)212278.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286341.

LOC286354 (Accession XP_(—)212286.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286354 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286354, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286354 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20172, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286354(Accession XP_(—)212286.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286354.

LOC286356 (Accession XP_(—)212290.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286356 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286356BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286356, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286356BINDING SITE1 and LOC286356 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13800 andSEQ ID:3910 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286356(Accession XP_(—)212290.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286356.

LOC286357 (Accession XP_(—)212285.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286357 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286357, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286357 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286357(Accession XP_(—)212285.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286357.

LOC286395 (Accession XP_(—)212308.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18548, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286395(Accession XP_(—)212308.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286395.

LOC286404 (Accession XP_(—)210036.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286404 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC286404, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC286404 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16900, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286404(Accession XP_(—)210036.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286404.

LOC286441 (Accession XP_(—)212319.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286441 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286441, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286441 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:643, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286441(Accession XP_(—)212319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286441.

LOC286467 (Accession XP_(—)210063.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286467 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286467, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286467 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12807, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286467(Accession XP_(—)210063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286467.

LOC286553 (Accession XP_(—)212340.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286553 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286553, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286553 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17107, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286553(Accession XP_(—)212340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286553.

LOC286558 (Accession XP_(—)210106.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286558 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286558, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286558 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286558(Accession XP_(—)210106.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286558.

LOC286564 (Accession XP_(—)210108.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286564 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286564, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286564 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC286564(Accession XP_(—)210108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286564.

LOC338562 (Accession XP_(—)294654.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17586, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC338562(Accession XP_(—)294654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338562.

LOC338565 (Accession XP_(—)294653.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338565 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338565, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338565 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12519, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC338565(Accession XP_(—)294653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338565.

LOC338645 (Accession XP_(—)290494.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338645 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338645, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338645 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6141, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC338645(Accession XP_(—)290494.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338645.

LOC338709 (Accession XP_(—)211595.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC338709(Accession XP_(—)211595.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338709.

LOC338739 (Accession XP_(—)294690.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338739 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338739BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338739, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338739BINDING SITE1 and LOC338739 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17520 andSEQ ID:11661 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC338739(Accession XP_(—)294690.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338739.

LOC338773 (Accession XP_(—)290570.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338773 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338773, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338773 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC338773(Accession XP_(—)290570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338773.

LOC338817 (Accession XP_(—)290588.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC338817(Accession XP_(—)290588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338817.

LOC338923 (Accession XP_(—)294742.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338923 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338923BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338923, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338923BINDING SITE1 and LOC338923 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14847 andSEQ ID:3243 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC338923(Accession XP_(—)294742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338923.

LOC338991 (Accession XP_(—)290663.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338991 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338991, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338991 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC338991(Accession XP_(—)290663.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338991.

LOC338999 (Accession XP_(—)290659.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC338999(Accession XP_(—)290659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338999.

LOC339044 (Accession XP_(—)294781.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339044 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339044, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339044 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11283, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339044(Accession XP_(—)294781.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339044.

LOC339078 (Accession XP_(—)290692.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339078 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339078, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339078 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19426, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339078(Accession XP_(—)290692.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339078.

LOC339146 (Accession XP_(—)294825.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339146 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:822, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339146(Accession XP_(—)294825.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339146.

LOC339192 (Accession XP_(—)294848.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339192 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339192, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339192 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4453, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339192(Accession XP_(—)294848.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339192.

LOC339201 (Accession XP_(—)290756.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339201(Accession XP_(—)290756.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339201.

LOC339216 (Accession XP_(—)290762.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339216 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339216, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339216 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4581, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339216(Accession XP_(—)290762.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339216.

LOC339282 (Accession XP_(—)294900.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4581, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339282(Accession XP_(—)294900.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339282.

LOC339283 (Accession XP_(—)294899.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339283 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339283, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339283 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15442, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339283(Accession XP_(—)294899.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339283.

LOC339324 (Accession XP_(—)290838.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339324 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339324, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339324 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11623, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339324(Accession XP_(—)290838.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339324.

LOC339325 (Accession XP_(—)290830.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339325 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339325, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339325 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339325(Accession XP_(—)290830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339325.

LOC339400 (Accession XP_(—)294926.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339400 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339400BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339400, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339400BINDING SITE1 and LOC339400 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14822 andSEQ ID:17314 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339400(Accession XP_(—)294926.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339400.

LOC339417 (Accession XP_(—)294944.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339417 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339417, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339417 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4497, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339417(Accession XP_(—)294944.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339417.

LOC339458 (Accession XP_(—)290911.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339458 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339458, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339458 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339458(Accession XP_(—)290911.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339458.

LOC339459 (Accession XP_(—)290907.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339459 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339459, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339459 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13345, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339459(Accession XP_(—)290907.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339459.

LOC339492 (Accession XP_(—)290919.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339492 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339492BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339492, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339492BINDING SITE1 and LOC339492 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13601 andSEQ ID:19744 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339492(Accession XP_(—)290919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339492.

LOC339577 (Accession XP_(—)295005.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339577 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339577BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339577, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339577BINDING SITE1 and LOC339577 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18182 andSEQ ID:9239 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339577(Accession XP_(—)295005.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339577.

LOC339600 (Accession XP_(—)295014.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339600 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339600, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339600 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15466, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339600(Accession XP_(—)295014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339600.

LOC339659 (Accession XP_(—)290981.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339659 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339659, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339659 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18371, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339659(Accession XP_(—)290981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339659.

LOC339685 (Accession XP_(—)295032.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339685 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339685, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339685 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7793, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339685(Accession XP_(—)295032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339685.

LOC339711 (Accession XP_(—)295038.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339711 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339711, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339711 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339711(Accession XP_(—)295038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339711.

LOC339720 (Accession XP_(—)295041.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339720 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339720, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339720 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7943, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339720(Accession XP_(—)295041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339720.

LOC339803 (Accession XP_(—)295072.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339803 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339803, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339803 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2943, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339803(Accession XP_(—)295072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339803.

LOC339809 (Accession XP_(—)291020.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339809 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339809BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339809, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339809BINDING SITE1 and LOC339809 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8744 andSEQ ID:9098 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339809(Accession XP_(—)291020.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339809.

LOC339833 (Accession XP_(—)291031.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339833 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339833BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339833, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339833BINDING SITE1 and LOC339833 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8180 andSEQ ID:10061 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339833(Accession XP_(—)291031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339833.

LOC339834 (Accession XP_(—)291033.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339834 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC339834, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC339834 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2474, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339834(Accession XP_(—)291033.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339834.

LOC339834 (Accession NP_(—)835467.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339834 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC339834, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC339834 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2474, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339834(Accession NP_(—)835467.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339834.

LOC339872 (Accession XP_(—)291050.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339872 BINDING SITE1 through LOC339872BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339872, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339872BINDING SITE1 through LOC339872 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15990,SEQ ID:6179 and SEQ ID:10908 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339872(Accession XP_(—)291050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339872.

LOC339894 (Accession XP_(—)295095.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11426, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339894(Accession XP_(—)295095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339894.

LOC339896 (Accession XP_(—)291059.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339896 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339896, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339896 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11602, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339896(Accession XP_(—)291059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339896.

LOC339907 (Accession XP_(—)291065.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339907 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339907, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339907 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1531, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339907(Accession XP_(—)291065.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339907.

LOC339909 (Accession XP_(—)291069.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9102, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339909(Accession XP_(—)291069.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339909.

LOC339942 (Accession XP_(—)295107.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339942 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339942, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339942 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11079, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339942(Accession XP_(—)295107.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339942.

LOC339970 (Accession XP_(—)291095.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339970 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339970, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339970 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC339970(Accession XP_(—)291095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339970.

LOC340037 (Accession XP_(—)295137.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340037 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340037, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340037 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC340037(Accession XP_(—)295137.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340037.

LOC340125 (Accession XP_(—)291150.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340125 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340125, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340125 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC340125(Accession XP_(—)291150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340125.

LOC340156 (Accession XP_(—)291158.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340156 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340156, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340156 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8575, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC340156(Accession XP_(—)291158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340156.

LOC340227 (Accession XP_(—)291203.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340227 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340227, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340227 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC340227(Accession XP_(—)291203.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340227.

LOC340290 (Accession XP_(—)291214.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340290 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340290, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340290 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15164, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC340290(Accession XP_(—)291214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340290.

LOC340390 (Accession XP_(—)291269.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340390 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340390, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340390 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3427, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC340390(Accession XP_(—)291269.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340390.

LOC340408 (Accession XP_(—)291274.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:564, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC340408(Accession XP_(—)291274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340408.

LOC340414 (Accession XP_(—)295240.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340414 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340414, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340414 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC340414(Accession XP_(—)295240.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340414.

LOC340450 (Accession XP_(—)295252.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340450 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340450, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340450 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4971, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC340450(Accession XP_(—)295252.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340450.

LOC342926 (Accession XP_(—)292790.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342926 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342926, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342926 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1413, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC342926(Accession XP_(—)292790.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342926.

LOC345275 (Accession NP_(—)835236.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC345275 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC345275, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC345275 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14511, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC345275(Accession NP_(—)835236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC345275.

LOC346653 (Accession XP_(—)294357.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346653 BINDING SITE1 and LOC346653BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC346653, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346653BINDING SITE1 and LOC346653 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4277 andSEQ ID:14945 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC346653(Accession XP_(—)294357.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346653.

LOC347918 (Accession XP_(—)300565.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347918 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347918, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347918 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:983, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC347918(Accession XP_(—)300565.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347918.

LOC348075 (Accession XP_(—)302653.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348075 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348075BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348075, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348075BINDING SITE1 and LOC348075 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6491 andSEQ ID:777 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348075(Accession XP_(—)302653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348075.

LOC348113 (Accession XP_(—)300623.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348113 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348113(Accession XP_(—)300623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348113.

LOC348115 (Accession XP_(—)300626.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348115 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348115, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348115 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12601, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348115(Accession XP_(—)300626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348115.

LOC348137 (Accession XP_(—)300635.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348137(Accession XP_(—)300635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348137.

LOC348142 (Accession XP_(—)300636.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348142 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348142(Accession XP_(—)300636.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348142.

LOC348161 (Accession XP_(—)208864.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348161 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348161, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348161 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348161(Accession XP_(—)208864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348161.

LOC348235 (Accession XP_(—)300670.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348235 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348235, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348235 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11248, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348235(Accession XP_(—)300670.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348235.

LOC348262 (Accession XP_(—)300683.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348262 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348262, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348262 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7914, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348262(Accession XP_(—)300683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348262.

LOC348314 (Accession XP_(—)302716.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348314 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348314, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348314 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9161, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348314(Accession XP_(—)302716.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348314.

LOC348326 (Accession XP_(—)300696.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348326 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348326, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348326 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348326(Accession XP_(—)300696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348326.

LOC348393 (Accession XP_(—)302741.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348393 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348393BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348393, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348393BINDING SITE1 and LOC348393 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16960 andSEQ ID:20185 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348393(Accession XP_(—)302741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348393.

LOC348396 (Accession XP_(—)300729.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348396 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348396BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348396, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348396BINDING SITE1 and LOC348396 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1615 andSEQ ID:10631 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348396(Accession XP_(—)300729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348396.

LOC348402 (Accession XP_(—)300730.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348402 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348402BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348402, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348402BINDING SITE1 and LOC348402 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13601 andSEQ ID:19744 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348402(Accession XP_(—)300730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348402.

LOC348445 (Accession XP_(—)300738.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348445(Accession XP_(—)300738.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348445.

LOC348455 (Accession XP_(—)302760.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348455 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348455, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348455 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348455(Accession XP_(—)302760.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348455.

LOC348460 (Accession XP_(—)300743.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348460 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348460, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348460 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8756, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348460(Accession XP_(—)300743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348460.

LOC348474 (Accession XP_(—)209299.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348474 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348474, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348474 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348474(Accession XP_(—)209299.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348474.

LOC348503 (Accession XP_(—)300762.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348503 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348503, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348503 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12080, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348503(Accession XP_(—)300762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348503.

LOC348508 (Accession XP_(—)302806.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348508 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348508, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348508 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348508(Accession XP_(—)302806.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348508.

LOC348525 (Accession XP_(—)300778.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348525 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348525, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348525 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348525(Accession XP_(—)300778.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348525.

LOC348532 (Accession XP_(—)302818.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348532 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348532BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348532, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348532BINDING SITE1 and LOC348532 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16960 andSEQ ID:20185 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348532(Accession XP_(—)302818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348532.

LOC348702 (Accession XP_(—)300808.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348702 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348702, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348702 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3103, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348702(Accession XP_(—)300808.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348702.

LOC348790 (Accession XP_(—)300843.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348790 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348790, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348790 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11124, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348790(Accession XP_(—)300843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348790.

LOC348797 (Accession XP_(—)302888.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348797 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348797, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348797 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4796, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348797(Accession XP_(—)302888.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348797.

LOC348798 (Accession XP_(—)300845.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348798 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348798, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348798 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5915, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348798(Accession XP_(—)300845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348798.

LOC348825 (Accession XP_(—)300853.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348825 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348825BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348825, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348825BINDING SITE1 and LOC348825 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2639 andSEQ ID:10307 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348825(Accession XP_(—)300853.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348825.

LOC348842 (Accession XP_(—)300861.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348842 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348842, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348842 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348842(Accession XP_(—)300861.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348842.

LOC348995 (Accession XP_(—)300434.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348995 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348995, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348995 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9379, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC348995(Accession XP_(—)300434.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348995.

LOC349024 (Accession XP_(—)300250.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349024 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349024BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349024, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349024BINDING SITE1 and LOC349024 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4753 andSEQ ID:11653 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC349024(Accession XP_(—)300250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349024.

LOC349075 (Accession XP_(—)300932.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349075 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349075, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349075 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9465, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC349075(Accession XP_(—)300932.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349075.

LOC349096 (Accession XP_(—)300937.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349096 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349096, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349096 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14560, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC349096(Accession XP_(—)300937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349096.

LOC349114 (Accession XP_(—)302960.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349114 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349114, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349114 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC349114(Accession XP_(—)302960.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349114.

LOC349170 (Accession XP_(—)300969.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349170 BINDING SITE1 through LOC349170BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349170, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349170BINDING SITE1 through LOC349170 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:19429,SEQ ID:4197 and SEQ ID:13839 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC349170(Accession XP_(—)300969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349170.

LOC349360 (Accession XP_(—)088528.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349360 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349360, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349360 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13307, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC349360(Accession XP_(—)088528.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349360.

LOC349408 (Accession XP_(—)303044.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12395, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC349408(Accession XP_(—)303044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349408.

LOC349440 (Accession XP_(—)300513.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349440 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349440, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349440 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC349440(Accession XP_(—)300513.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349440.

LOC349613 (Accession XP_(—)303409.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349613 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349613, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349613 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17346, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC349613(Accession XP_(—)303409.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349613.

LOC350106 (Accession XP_(—)303810.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350106 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350106, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350106 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC350106(Accession XP_(—)303810.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350106.

LOC51193 (Accession NP_(—)057415.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51193 BINDING SITE1 and LOC51193BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC51193, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51193BINDING SITE1 and LOC51193 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6858 and SEQID:6812 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC51193(Accession NP_(—)057415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51193.

LOC51257 (Accession NP_(—)057580.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51257 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51257,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51257 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC51257(Accession NP_(—)057580.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51257.

LOC51334 (Accession NP_(—)057728.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51334 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51334,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51334 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7944, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC51334(Accession NP_(—)057728.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51334.

LOC51336 (Accession NP_(—)057730.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51336 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51336,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51336 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18609, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC51336(Accession NP_(—)057730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51336.

LOC55954 (Accession NP_(—)061976.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC55954 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC55954,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC55954 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC55954(Accession NP_(—)061976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC55954.

LOC56902 (Accession NP_(—)064528.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC56902 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC56902,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC56902 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8077, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC56902(Accession NP_(—)064528.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC56902.

LOC57107 (Accession NP_(—)065114.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC57107 BINDING SITE1 and LOC57107BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC57107, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57107BINDING SITE1 and LOC57107 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19749 andSEQ ID:12670 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC57107(Accession NP_(—)065114.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC57107.

LOC57146 (Accession NP_(—)065155.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC57146 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57146,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57146 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17648, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC57146(Accession NP_(—)065155.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC57146.

LOC90408 (Accession XP_(—)031517.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90408 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90408,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90408 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2729, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC90408(Accession XP_(—)031517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90408.

LOC90485 (Accession XP_(—)032059.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90485 BINDING SITE1 and LOC90485BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC90485, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90485BINDING SITE1 and LOC90485 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15525 andSEQ ID:10103 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC90485(Accession XP_(—)032059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90485.

LOC90999 (Accession XP_(—)035410.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90999 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90999,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90999 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11655, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC90999(Accession XP_(—)035410.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90999.

LOC91115 (Accession XP_(—)036218.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91115 BINDING SITE1 and LOC91115BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC91115, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91115BINDING SITE1 and LOC91115 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17070 andSEQ ID:18042 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC91115(Accession XP_(—)036218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91115.

LOC91170 (Accession XP_(—)036612.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91170 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC91170(Accession XP_(—)036612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91170.

LOC91266 (Accession XP_(—)037268.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91266 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91266,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91266 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC91266(Accession XP_(—)037268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91266.

LOC91373 (Accession XP_(—)038063.5) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91373 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91373,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91373 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC91373(Accession XP_(—)038063.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91373.

LOC91663 (Accession NP_(—)612382.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91663 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91663,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91663 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13779, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC91663(Accession NP_(—)612382.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91663.

LOC91893 (Accession XP_(—)041340.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91893 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91893,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91893 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9129, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC91893(Accession XP_(—)041340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91893.

LOC92148 (Accession XP_(—)043160.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92148 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92148,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92148 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16536, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC92148(Accession XP_(—)043160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92148.

LOC92597 (Accession NP_(—)775739.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92597 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92597,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92597 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19028, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC92597(Accession NP_(—)775739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92597.

LOC93132 (Accession XP_(—)049396.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93132 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93132,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93132 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14290, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of LOC93132(Accession XP_(—)049396.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93132.

Leukotriene b4 receptor (LTB4R, Accession NP_(—)000743.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LTB4R BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LTB4R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LTB4RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19595, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Leukotriene b4receptor (LTB4R, Accession NP_(—)000743.1), a gene which may be thecardiac p2y receptor involved in the regulation of cardiac musclecontraction through modulation of l-type calcium currents. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LTB4R.

The function of LTB4R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Lymphocyte antigen 75(LY75, Accession NP_(—)002340.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LY75 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LY75, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LY75 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4451, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Lymphocyteantigen 75 (LY75, Accession NP_(—)002340.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LY75.

Lysozyme (renal amyloidosis) (Ly, Accession NP_(—)000230.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LYZ BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by Ly, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LYZBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3109, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Lysozyme (renalamyloidosis) (Ly, Accession NP_(—)000230.1), a gene which abacteriolytic enzyme. and therefore may be associated with Renalamyloidosis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Renal amyloidosis, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with LYZ.

The function of LYZ and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Leucine zipper,putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, Accession NP_(—)066300.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LZTS1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LZTS1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LZTS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13405, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Leucine zipper,putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, Accession NP_(—)066300.1), a genewhich is an essential component of the nucleoskeleton. potential role incrosslinking filaments or anchoring other molecules. it is essential forgrowth. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LZTS1.

The function of LZTS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. MAC30 (AccessionXP_(—)031536.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAC30 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAC30, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAC30 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13959, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MAC30 (AccessionXP_(—)031536.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAC30.

Male germ cell-associated kinase (MAK, Accession NP_(—)005897.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAK BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MAK, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11208, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Male germcell-associated kinase (MAK, Accession NP_(—)005897.1), a gene whichplays an important role in spermatogenesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MAK.

The function of MAK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Mastermind-like 1(drosophila) (MAML1, Accession NP_(—)055572.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAML1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMAML1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAML1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5648, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Mastermind-like 1(drosophila) (MAML1, Accession NP_(—)055572.1), a gene which MAML1functions as a transcriptional coactivator for Notch signaling.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAML1.

The function of MAML1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1. Microtubule-associatedprotein, rp/eb family, member 1 (MAPRE1, Accession NP_(—)036457.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAPRE1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MAPRE1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMAPRE1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6409, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein, rp/eb family, member 1 (MAPRE1,Accession NP_(—)036457.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MAPRE1.

MCLC (Accession NP_(—)055942.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCLC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MCLC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MCLC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4526, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MCLC (AccessionNP_(—)055942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MCLC.

Mcm10 minichromosome maintenance deficient 10 (s. cerevisiae) (MCM10,Accession NP_(—)060988.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCM10 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MCM10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCM10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Mcm10minichromosome maintenance deficient 10 (s. cerevisiae) (MCM10,Accession NP_(—)060988.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MCM10.

Mdm2, transformed 3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse)(MDM2, Accession NP_(—)002383.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMDM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)002383.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006872.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006872.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006869.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006869.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006871.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006871.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006873.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006873.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006870.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006870.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm4, transformed 3t3cell double minute 4, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM4, AccessionNP_(—)002384.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MDM4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MDM4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19527, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Mdm4, transformed3t3 cell double minute 4, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM4, AccessionNP_(—)002384.1), a gene which Strongly similar to murine Mdm4; mayinteract with p53. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MDM4.

The function of MDM4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mediterranean fever(MEFV, Accession NP_(—)000234.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MEFV BINDING SITE1 and MEFV BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byMEFV, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEFV BINDING SITE1 andMEFV BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12284 and SEQ ID:17376respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Mediterraneanfever (MEFV, Accession NP_(—)000234.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MEFV.

Mesoderm development candidate 2 (MESDC2, Accession XP_(—)051854.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MESDC2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MESDC2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMESDC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17209, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Mesodermdevelopment candidate 2 (MESDC2, Accession XP_(—)051854.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MESDC2.

MFTC (Accession NP_(—)110407.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MFTC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MFTC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MFTC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10459, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MFTC (AccessionNP_(—)110407.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MFTC.

Mannosyl (alpha-1,6-)-glycoproteinbeta-1,2-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase (MGAT2, AccessionNP_(—)079374.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGAT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MGAT2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGAT2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18270, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Mannosyl(alpha-1,6-)-glycoprotein beta-1,2-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase(MGAT2, Accession NP_(—)079374.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MGAT2.

MGC10200 (Accession NP_(—)659497.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10200 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10200,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10200 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13048, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC10200(Accession NP_(—)659497.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10200.

MGC11102 (Accession NP_(—)115701.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC11102 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11102,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11102 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14977, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC11102(Accession NP_(—)115701.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC11102.

MGC11115 (Accession NP_(—)115686.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC11115 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11115,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11115 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5608, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC11115(Accession NP_(—)115686.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC11115.

MGC12262 (Accession NP_(—)116085.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12262 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12262,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12262 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6361, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC12262(Accession NP_(—)116085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12262.

MGC12518 (Accession NP_(—)291026.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12518 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12518,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12518 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18251, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC12518(Accession NP_(—)291026.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12518.

MGC12760 (Accession NP_(—)116112.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12760 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12760,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12760 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5586, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC12760(Accession NP_(—)116112.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12760.

MGC13017 (Accession NP_(—)542387.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13017 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13017,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13017 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18970, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC13017(Accession NP_(—)542387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13017.

MGC13024 (Accession NP_(—)689501.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15630, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC13024(Accession NP_(—)689501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13024.

MGC13138 (Accession NP_(—)219363.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13138 BINDING SITE1 and MGC13138BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC13138, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13138BINDING SITE1 and MGC13138 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19426 andSEQ ID:14027 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC13138(Accession NP_(—)219363.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13138.

MGC13170 (Accession NP_(—)116101.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13170 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12394, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC13170(Accession NP_(—)116101.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13170.

MGC13204 (Accession NP_(—)113653.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13204 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13204,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13204 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17963, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC13204(Accession NP_(—)113653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13204.

MGC14289 (Accession NP_(—)542391.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14289 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14289,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14289 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC14289(Accession NP_(—)542391.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14289.

MGC14836 (Accession NP_(—)219480.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14836 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14836,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14836 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9102, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC14836(Accession NP_(—)219480.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14836.

MGC15606 (Accession NP_(—)659474.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15606 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15606,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15606 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6622, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC15606(Accession NP_(—)659474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15606.

MGC15668 (Accession NP_(—)116145.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15668 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15668,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15668 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15177, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC15668(Accession NP_(—)116145.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15668.

MGC15705 (Accession NP_(—)116146.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15705 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15705,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15705 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6734, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC15705(Accession NP_(—)116146.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15705.

MGC15873 (Accession NP_(—)116309.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15873 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15873,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15873 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9079, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC15873(Accession NP_(—)116309.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15873.

MGC17839 (Accession NP_(—)777586.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC17839 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC17839,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC17839 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18441, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC17839(Accession NP_(—)777586.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC17839.

MGC17919 (Accession NP_(—)653222.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC17919 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC17919,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC17919 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1588, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC17919(Accession NP_(—)653222.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC17919.

MGC1842 (Accession XP_(—)037797.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC1842 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC1842,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC1842 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11658, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC1842(Accession XP_(—)037797.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC1842.

MGC21675 (Accession NP_(—)443093.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC21675 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC21675,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC21675 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19749, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC21675(Accession NP_(—)443093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC21675.

MGC2474 (Accession NP_(—)076420.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2474 BINDING SITE1 and MGC2474 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by MGC2474, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2474BINDING SITE1 and MGC2474 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18119 and SEQID:19749 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC2474(Accession NP_(—)076420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2474.

MGC2477 (Accession NP_(—)077004.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2477 BINDING SITE1 through MGC2477BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC2477, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2477BINDING SITE1 through MGC2477 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:12048,SEQ ID:19729 and SEQ ID:3973 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC2477(Accession NP_(—)077004.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2477.

MGC2603 (Accession NP_(—)076942.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2603 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2603,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2603 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17763, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC2603(Accession NP_(—)076942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2603.

MGC26484 (Accession NP_(—)689840.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC26484 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC26484,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC26484 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC26484(Accession NP_(—)689840.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC26484.

MGC26989 (Accession NP_(—)689976.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC26989 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC26989,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC26989 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14418, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC26989(Accession NP_(—)689976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC26989.

MGC27345 (Accession XP_(—)300964.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC27345 BINDING SITE1 and MGC27345BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MGC27345, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC27345 BINDING SITE1 and MGC27345 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:7706 and SEQ ID:18352 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC27345(Accession XP_(—)300964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC27345.

MGC29891 (Accession NP_(—)653219.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29891 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29891,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29891 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18179, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC29891(Accession NP_(—)653219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29891.

MGC29898 (Accession NP_(—)659485.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29898 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29898,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29898 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9164, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC29898(Accession NP_(—)659485.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29898.

MGC3113 (Accession NP_(—)076940.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3113 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3113,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3113 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC3113(Accession NP_(—)076940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3113.

MGC3195 (Accession NP_(—)114111.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3195 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3195,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3195 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15735, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC3195(Accession NP_(—)114111.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3195.

MGC3207 (Accession NP_(—)115661.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3207 BINDING SITE1 and MGC3207 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by MGC3207, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3207BINDING SITE1 and MGC3207 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12382 and SEQID:14723 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC3207(Accession NP_(—)115661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3207.

MGC3329 (Accession NP_(—)076991.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3329 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3329,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3329 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4873, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC3329(Accession NP_(—)076991.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3329.

MGC33637 (Accession NP_(—)689809.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33637 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33637,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33637 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12383, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC33637(Accession NP_(—)689809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33637.

MGC34034 (Accession NP_(—)694956.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34034 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34034,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34034 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC34034(Accession NP_(—)694956.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34034.

MGC34079 (Accession NP_(—)689688.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34079 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34079,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34079 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19879, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC34079(Accession NP_(—)689688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34079.

MGC34132 (Accession XP_(—)291029.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34132 BINDING SITE1 and MGC34132BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC34132, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34132BINDING SITE1 and MGC34132 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9188 and SEQID:8862 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC34132(Accession XP_(—)291029.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34132.

MGC35440 (Accession NP_(—)694952.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35440 BINDING SITE1 and MGC35440BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC35440, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35440BINDING SITE1 and MGC35440 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15523 andSEQ ID:13796 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC35440(Accession NP_(—)694952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35440.

MGC35468 (Accession NP_(—)694976.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35468 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35468,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35468 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15490, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC35468(Accession NP_(—)694976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35468.

MGC39320 (Accession NP_(—)689642.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC39320 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39320,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39320 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC39320(Accession NP_(—)689642.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC39320.

MGC40157 (Accession NP_(—)689563.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40157 BINDING SITE1 and MGC40157BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC40157, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40157BINDING SITE1 and MGC40157 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:865 and SEQID:13547 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC40157(Accession NP_(—)689563.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40157.

MGC40168 (Accession NP_(—)714920.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40168 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40168,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40168 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3717, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC40168(Accession NP_(—)714920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40168.

MGC40579 (Accession NP_(—)689989.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40579 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40579,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40579 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC40579(Accession NP_(—)689989.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40579.

MGC4248 (Accession NP_(—)115709.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC4248 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4248,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4248 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8539, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC4248(Accession NP_(—)115709.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC4248.

MGC50452 (Accession NP_(—)775733.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50452 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC50452,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50452 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8458, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC50452(Accession NP_(—)775733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50452.

MGC50559 (Accession NP_(—)776163.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50559 BINDING SITE1 and MGC50559BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC50559, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50559BINDING SITE1 and MGC50559 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7831 and SEQID:5794 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC50559(Accession NP_(—)776163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50559.

MGC5149 (Accession XP_(—)051200.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC5149 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5149,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5149 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC5149(Accession XP_(—)051200.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC5149.

MGC9912 (Accession NP_(—)542395.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC9912 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC9912,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC9912 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11391, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGC9912(Accession NP_(—)542395.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC9912.

MGRN1 (Accession XP_(—)048119.4) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGRN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGRN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGRN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13807, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MGRN1 (AccessionXP_(—)048119.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGRN1.

Mhc class ii transactivator (MHC2TA, Accession NP_(—)000237.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MHC2TABINDING SITE1 through MHC2TA BINDING SITE3 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by MHC2TA, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MHC2TA BINDING SITE1 through MHC2TA BINDINGSITE3, designated SEQ ID:4816, SEQ ID:6437 and SEQ ID:9987 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Mhc class iitransactivator (MHC2TA, Accession NP_(—)000237.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MHC2TA.

MIRAB13 (Accession XP_(—)039236.6) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MIRAB13 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MIRAB13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIRAB13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3109, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MIRAB13(Accession XP_(—)039236.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MIRAB13.

MIRAB13 (Accession NP_(—)203744.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MIRAB13 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MIRAB13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIRAB13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3109, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MIRAB13(Accession NP_(—)203744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MIRAB13.

Makorin, ring finger protein, 4 (MKRN4, Accession NP_(—)110384.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MKRN4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MKRN4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMKRN4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12385, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Makorin, ringfinger protein, 4 (MKRN4, Accession NP_(—)110384.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MKRN4.

Melan-a (MLANA, Accession NP_(—)005502.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MLANA BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMLANA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLANA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17276, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Melan-a (MLANA,Accession NP_(—)005502.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MLANA.

Melanoma-derived leucine zipper, extra-nuclear factor (MLZE, AccessionNP_113603.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MLZE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MLZE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MLZE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11404, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Melanoma-derivedleucine zipper, extra-nuclear factor (MLZE, Accession NP_(—)113603.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MLZE.

MMAB (Accession NP_(—)443077.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MMAB BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MMAB, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MMAB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11037, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MMAB (AccessionNP_(—)443077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MMAB.

MO25 (Accession NP_(—)057373.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MO25 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MO25, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MO25 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6709, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MO25 (AccessionNP_(—)057373.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MO25.

Modulator of apoptosis 1 (MOAP1, Accession NP_(—)071434.2) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOAP1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MOAP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MOAP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11659, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Modulator ofapoptosis 1 (MOAP1, Accession NP_(—)071434.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MOAP1.

moblak (Accession NP_(—)570719.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. moblak BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by moblak,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of moblak BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2270, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of moblak (AccessionNP_(—)570719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith moblak.

Molybdenum cofactor synthesis 3 (MOCS3, Accession NP_(—)055299.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOCS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MOCS3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMOCS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6108, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Molybdenumcofactor synthesis 3 (MOCS3, Accession NP_(—)055299.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MOCS3.

Myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene (MPL, AccessionNP_(—)005364.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MPL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MPL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MPL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11909, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofMyeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene (MPL, AccessionNP_(—)005364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MPL.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l10 (MRPL10, Accession NP_683685.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL10BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL10, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3339,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l10 (MRPL10, Accession NP_(—)683685.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL10.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l35 (MRPL35, Accession NP_057706.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL35BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL35, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL35 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10631, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l35 (MRPL35, Accession NP_(—)057706.2) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL35.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l44 (MRPL44, Accession NP_075066.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL44BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPL44, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPL44 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6410, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l44 (MRPL44, Accession NP_(—)075066.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL44.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l49 (MRPL49, Accession NP_004918.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL49BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPL49, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPL49 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13534, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l49 (MRPL49, Accession NP_(—)004918.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL49.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein s27 (MRPS27, Accession NP_055899.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS27BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPS27, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPS27 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13372, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s27 (MRPS27, Accession NP_(—)055899.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPS27.

Male-specific lethal 3-like 1 (drosophila) (MSL3L1, AccessionNP_(—)523353.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MSL3L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MSL3L1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSL3L1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Male-specificlethal 3-like 1 (drosophila) (MSL3L1, Accession NP_(—)523353.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MSL3L1.

Male-specific lethal 3-like 1 (drosophila) (MSL3L1, AccessionNP_(—)523354.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MSL3L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MSL3L1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSL3L1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Male-specificlethal 3-like 1 (drosophila) (MSL3L1, Accession NP_(—)523354.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MSL3L1.

Male-specific lethal 3-like 1 (drosophila) (MSL3L1, AccessionNP_(—)006791.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MSL3L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MSL3L1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSL3L1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Male-specificlethal 3-like 1 (drosophila) (MSL3L1, Accession NP_(—)006791.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MSL3L1.

MSTP028 (Accession NP_(—)114160.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MSTP028 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MSTP028,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSTP028 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11359, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MSTP028(Accession NP_(—)114160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MSTP028.

MTH2 (Accession NP_(—)060753.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MTH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTH2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MTH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12462, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of MTH2 (AccessionNP_(—)060753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTH2.

5-methyltetrahydrofolate-homocysteine methyltransferase (MTR, AccessionNP_(—)000245.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MTR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MTR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13325, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of5-methyltetrahydrofolate-homocysteine methyltransferase (MTR, AccessionNP_(—)000245.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTR.

Myosin id (MYO1D, Accession XP_(—)050041.4) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYO1D BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMYO1D, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYO1D BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2339, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Myosin id (MYO1D,Accession XP_(—)050041.4), a gene which is an unconventional myosin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MYO1D.

The function of MYO1D and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM227.1. Myosin 5c (MYO5C,Accession NP_(—)061198.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MYO5C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYO5C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYO5C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14846, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Myosin 5c (MYO5C,Accession NP_(—)061198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MYO5C.

Nanog (Accession NP_(—)079141.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. Nanog BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Nanog,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Nanog BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Nanog (AccessionNP_(—)079141.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith Nanog.

NCAG1 (Accession NP_(—)115536.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NCAG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NCAG1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NCAG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of NCAG1 (AccessionNP_(—)115536.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NCAG1.

Nuclear receptor coactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NP_(—)054790.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA6BINDING SITE1 and NCOA6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by NCOA6, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NCOA6 BINDING SITE1 and NCOA6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:6181 and SEQ ID:5484 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NP_(—)054790.1), a gene which activatesgene transcription through ligand-dependent association withcoactivators. and therefore may be associated with Breast cancer.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Breast cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NCOA6.

The function of NCOA6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 interacting protein (NCOA6IP, Accession NP_(—)079107.5) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA6IPBINDING SITE1 and NCOA6IP BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by NCOA6IP, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NCOA6IP BINDING SITE1 and NCOA6IP BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:13249 and SEQ ID:3026 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 interacting protein (NCOA6IP, Accession NP_(—)079107.5).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NCOA6IP.

Ndrg family member 3 (NDRG3, Accession NP_(—)114402.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDRG3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NDRG3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NDRG3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20109, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Ndrg familymember 3 (NDRG3, Accession NP_(—)114402.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NDRG3.

Nadh dehydrogenase (ubiquinone) 1, subcomplex unknown, 2, 14.5 kda(NDUFC2, Accession NP_(—)004540.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NDUFC2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDUFC2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDUFC2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15362, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Nadhdehydrogenase (ubiquinone) 1, subcomplex unknown, 2, 14.5 kda (NDUFC2,Accession NP_(—)004540.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NDUFC2.

Nadh dehydrogenase (ubiquinone) fe-s protein 1, 75 kda (nadh-coenzyme qreductase) (NDUFS1, Accession NP_(—)004997.3) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDUFS1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNDUFS1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDUFS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Nadhdehydrogenase (ubiquinone) fe-s protein 1, 75 kda (nadh-coenzyme qreductase) (NDUFS1, Accession NP_(—)004997.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NDUFS1.

Sialidase 3 (membrane sialidase) (NEU3, Accession NP_(—)006647.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NEU3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NEU3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NEU3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18182, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Sialidase 3(membrane sialidase) (NEU3, Accession NP_(—)006647.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NEU3.

Nucleolar protein 3 (apoptosis repressor with card domain) (NOL3,Accession NP_(—)003937.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NOL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NOL3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NOL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18676, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Nucleolar protein3 (apoptosis repressor with card domain) (NOL3, Accession NP_003937.1),a gene which inhibits CASP2 and CASP8 and interacts with splicingfactors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NOL3.

The function of NOL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Non-pou domaincontaining, octamer-binding (NONO, Accession NP_(—)031389.2) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NONO BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by NONO, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NONOBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1412, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Non-pou domaincontaining, octamer-binding (NONO, Accession NP_(—)031389.2), a genewhich is a nuclear protein which contains RNA recognition motifs.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NONO.

The function of NONO and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. NOSIP (AccessionNP_(—)057037.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NOSIP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NOSIP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NOSIP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8269, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of NOSIP (AccessionNP_(—)057037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NOSIP.

Nadph oxidase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 5 (NOX5, AccessionNP_(—)078781.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NOX5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NOX5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NOX5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7634, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Nadph oxidase, efhand calcium-binding domain 5 (NOX5, Accession NP_(—)078781.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NOX5.

Neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)478058.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPTXR BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NPTXR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NPTXR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17176, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Neuronalpentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)478058.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NPTXR.

Neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)055108.2) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPTXR BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NPTXR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NPTXR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17176, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Neuronalpentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)055108.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NPTXR.

Nad(p)h dehydrogenase, quinone 1 (NQO1, Accession NP_(—)000894.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NQO1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NQO1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NQO1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18183, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Nad(p)hdehydrogenase, quinone 1 (NQO1, Accession NP_(—)000894.1), a gene whichis cytochrome b5 reductase which reduces redox dyes and quinones.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NQO1.

The function of NQO1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. NRLN1 (AccessionNP_(—)660277.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NRLN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NRLN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NRLN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15192, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of NRLN1 (AccessionNP_(—)660277.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NRLN1.

5′-nucleotidase, cytosolic ii (NT5C2, Accession NP_(—)036361.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NT5C2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NT5C2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNT5C2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15388, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of 5′-nucleotidase,cytosolic ii (NT5C2, Accession NP_(—)036361.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NT5C2.

NUP43 (Accession NP_(—)078923.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NUP43 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUP43,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUP43 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9379, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of NUP43 (AccessionNP_(—)078923.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUP43.

Nucleoredoxin (NXN, Accession NP_(—)071908.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NXN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NXN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NXN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoredoxin(NXN, Accession NP_(—)071908.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NXN.

OIP106 (Accession NP_(—)055780.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. OIP106 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OIP106,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OIP106 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10262, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of OIP106 (AccessionNP_(—)055780.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OIP106.

Olfactory receptor, family 51, subfamily e, member 2 (OR51E2, AccessionNP_(—)110401.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. OR51E2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OR51E2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OR51E2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8690, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Olfactoryreceptor, family 51, subfamily e, member 2 (OR51E2, AccessionNP_(—)110401.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OR51E2.

Origin recognition complex, subunit 1-like (yeast) (ORC1L, AccessionNP_(—)004144.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ORC1L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ORC1L, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ORC1L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:436, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Originrecognition complex, subunit 1-like (yeast) (ORC1L, AccessionNP_(—)004144.1), a gene which may be required for initiation of DNAreplication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ORC1L.

The function of ORC1L and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)055650.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof OSBPL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18258, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)055650.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL2.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)653081.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18258, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)653081.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL2.

Otoancorin (OTOA, Accession NP_(—)733764.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OTOA BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by OTOA, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OTOABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9822, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Otoancorin (OTOA,Accession NP_(—)733764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with OTOA.

Purinergic receptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 11 (P2RY11, AccessionNP_(—)002557.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P2RY11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P2RY11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of P2RY11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6710, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Purinergicreceptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 11 (P2RY11, Accession NP_002557.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RY11.

Phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazolesuccinocarboxamide synthetase (PAICS, Accession NP_(—)006443.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAICSBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PAICS, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPAICS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11127, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazolesuccinocarboxamide synthetase (PAICS, Accession NP_(—)006443.1), a genewhich is required for purine biosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAICS.

The function of PAICS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Pantothenate kinase 3(PANK3, Accession NP_(—)078870.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PANK3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PANK3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PANK3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18008, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Pantothenatekinase 3 (PANK3, Accession NP_(—)078870.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PANK3.

Pas domain containing serine/threonine kinase (PASK, AccessionNP_(—)055963.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PASK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PASK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PASK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3230, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Pas domaincontaining serine/threonine kinase (PASK, Accession NP_(—)055963.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PASK.

Protocadherin alpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA9 BINDING SITE1and PCDHA9 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA9, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PCDHA9 BINDING SITE1 and PCDHA9 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:10631 and SEQ ID:11879 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1), a gene which is acalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA9.

The function of PCDHA9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Protocadherin beta 16(PCDHB16, Accession NP_(—)066008.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB16 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCDHB16,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4753, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinbeta 16 (PCDHB16, Accession NP_(—)066008.1), a gene which is a potentialcalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHB16.

The function of PCDHB16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Protocadherin beta 9(PCDHB9, Accession NP_(—)061992.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB9 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCDHB9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinbeta 9 (PCDHB9, Accession NP_(—)061992.2), a gene which is a potentialcalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHB9.

The function of PCDHB9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Phosphodiesterase 6b,cgmp-specific, rod, beta (congenital stationary night blindness 3,autosomal dominant) (PDE6B, Accession NP_(—)000274.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE6B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PDE6B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE6B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18070, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase6b, cgmp-specific, rod, beta (congenital stationary night blindness 3,autosomal dominant) (PDE6B, Accession NP_(—)000274.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDE6B.

Platelet derived growth factor c (PDGFC, Accession NP_(—)057289.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDGFCBINDING SITE1 and PDGFC BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PDGFC, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PDGFC BINDING SITE1 and PDGFC BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:19767 and SEQ ID:3930 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Platelet derivedgrowth factor c (PDGFC, Accession NP_(—)057289.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDGFC.

Pdz and lim domain 2 (mystique) (PDLIM2, Accession NP_(—)789847.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDLIM2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PDLIM2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PDLIM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4874,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Pdz and limdomain 2 (mystique) (PDLIM2, Accession NP_(—)789847.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDLIM2.

Pdz domain containing 1 (PDZK1, Accession NP_(—)002605.2) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDZK1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PDZK1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDZK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11598, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Pdz domaincontaining 1 (PDZK1, Accession NP_(—)002605.2), a gene which is acontains PDZ interaction domains, interacts with MAP17, a proteininvolved in control of cell proliferation. and therefore may beassociated with Autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDZK1.

The function of PDZK1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. PDZRN1 (AccessionNP_(—)699202.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PDZRN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDZRN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PDZRN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17567, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of PDZRN1 (AccessionNP_(—)699202.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDZRN1.

Pellino homolog 1 (drosophila) (PELI1, Accession NP_(—)065702.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PELI1BINDING SITE1 through PELI1 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PELI1, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PELI1 BINDING SITE1 through PELI1 BINDING SITE3,designated SEQ ID:18182, SEQ ID:430 and SEQ ID:13801 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Pellino homolog 1(drosophila) (PELI1, Accession NP_(—)065702.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PELI1.

Period homolog 2 (drosophila) (PER2, Accession NP_(—)073728.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PER2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PER2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PER2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6602, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Period homolog 2(drosophila) (PER2, Accession NP_(—)073728.1), a gene which Periodhomolog 2; putative circadian clock protein; has a PAS dimerizationdomain and therefore may be associated with Familial advancedsleep-phase syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Familial advanced sleep-phasesyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withPER2.

The function of PER2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Peroxisome biogenesisfactor 10 (PEX10, Accession NP_(—)722540.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PEX10 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by PEX10, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PEX10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7262, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Peroxisomebiogenesis factor 10 (PEX10, Accession NP_(—)722540.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PEX10.

Peroxisome biogenesis factor 10 (PEX10, Accession NP_(—)002608.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PEX10BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PEX10, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PEX10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7262,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Peroxisomebiogenesis factor 10 (PEX10, Accession NP_(—)002608.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PEX10.

PHAX (Accession NP_(—)115553.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PHAX BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PHAX, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PHAX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12387, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of PHAX (AccessionNP_(—)115553.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PHAX.

Polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (PIGR, Accession NP_(—)002635.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIGR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PIGR, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIGRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8350, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Polymericimmunoglobulin receptor (PIGR, Accession NP_(—)002635.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PIGR.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 2, beta polypeptide (PIK3C2B, AccessionNP_(—)002637.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PIK3C2B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3C2B, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PIK3C2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15277,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 2, beta polypeptide (PIK3C2B, AccessionNP_(—)002637.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PIK3C2B.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic, delta polypeptide (PIK3CD,Accession NP_(—)005017.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIK3CD BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3CD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIK3CD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic, delta polypeptide (PIK3CD,Accession NP_(—)005017.2), a gene which regulating cell growth.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PIK3CD.

The function of PIK3CD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Pbx/knotted 1 homeobox1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PKNOX1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PKNOX1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PKNOX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Pbx/knotted 1homeobox 1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2), a gene which may regulategene expression and control cell differentiation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PKNOX1.

The function of PKNOX1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1.Pro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 1 (PMCHL1, AccessionNP_(—)114093.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PMCHL1 BINDING SITE1 and PMCHL1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PMCHL1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PMCHL1 BINDING SITE1 andPMCHL1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12367 and SEQ ID:982respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofPro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 1 (PMCHL1, AccessionNP_(—)114093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMCHL1.

Pro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 2 (PMCHL2, AccessionNP_(—)114094.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PMCHL2 BINDING SITE1 and PMCHL2 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PMCHL2,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PMCHL2 BINDING SITE1 andPMCHL2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12367 and SEQ ID:982respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofPro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 2 (PMCHL2, AccessionNP_(—)114094.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMCHL2.

PMPCA (Accession NP_(—)055975.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PMPCA BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMPCA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PMPCA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of PMPCA (AccessionNP_(—)055975.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMPCA.

Paraneoplastic antigen ma2 (PNMA2, Accession NP_(—)009188.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PNMA2 BINDING SITE1and PNMA2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by PNMA2, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPNMA2 BINDING SITE1 and PNMA2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11236 andSEQ ID:11189 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Paraneoplasticantigen ma2 (PNMA2, Accession NP_(—)009188.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PNMA2.

Protein o-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POFUT1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by POFUT1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of POFUT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1760,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Proteino-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POFUT1.

Polymerase (dna directed), epsilon 3 (p17 subunit) (POLE3, AccessionNP_(—)059139.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POLE3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POLE3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of POLE3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5665, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected), epsilon 3 (p17 subunit) (POLE3, Accession NP_(—)059139.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POLE3.

Polymerase (rna) ii (dna directed) polypeptide d (POLR2D, AccessionNP_(—)004796.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POLR2D BINDING SITE1 and POLR2D BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by POLR2D,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLR2D BINDING SITE1 andPOLR2D BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:850 and SEQ ID:11282respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (rna)ii (dna directed) polypeptide d (POLR2D, Accession NP_(—)004796.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POLR2D.

Paraoxonase 1 (PON1, Accession NP_(—)000437.3) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PON1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPON1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PON1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19429, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Paraoxonase 1(PON1, Accession NP_(—)000437.3), a gene which hydrolyzes the toxicmetabolites of a variety of organophosphorus insecticides. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PON1.

The function of PON1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Pou domain, class 2,associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, Accession NP_(—)006226.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POU2AF1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by POU2AF1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POU2AF1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4674, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class2, associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, Accession NP_(—)006226.1), a genewhich is a transcriptional coactivator that specifically associates witheither oct1 or oct2 and therefore may be associated with A form ofb-cell leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of A form of b-cell leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POU2AF1.

The function of POU2AF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Pou domain, class 2,transcription factor 3 (POU2F3, Accession NP_(—)055167.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POU2F3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by POU2F3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POU2F3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7036, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class2, transcription factor 3 (POU2F3, Accession NP_055167.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POU2F3.

Pou domain, class 3, transcription factor 1 (POU3F1, AccessionNP_(—)002690.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POU3F1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POU3F1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of POU3F1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7918, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class3, transcription factor 1 (POU3F1, Accession NP_002690.2), a gene whichinvolves in early embryogenesis and neurogenesis. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with POU3F1.

The function of POU3F1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM281.1. PP3856 (AccessionNP_(—)660202.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PP3856 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PP3856, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PP3856 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6293, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of PP3856 (AccessionNP_(—)660202.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP3856.

Protein phosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)690911.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPEF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)690911.1), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Protein phosphatase, efhand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, Accession NP_(—)690910.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPEF2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:568,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)690910.1), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Protein phosphatase, efhand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, Accession NP_(—)006230.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPEF2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:568,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)006230.2), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, f polypeptide (ptprf), interacting protein(liprin), alpha 4 (PPFIA4, Accession XP_(—)046751.3) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPFIA4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PPFIA4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPFIA4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10102, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, f polypeptide (ptprf), interacting protein(liprin), alpha 4 (PPFIA4, Accession XP_(—)046751.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPFIA4.

Ptprf interacting protein, binding protein 1 (liprin beta 1) (PPFIBP1,Accession NP_(—)003613.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE1 and PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PPFIBP1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE1 and PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:8861 and SEQ ID:5523 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Ptprf interactingprotein, binding protein 1 (liprin beta 1) (PPFIBP1, AccessionNP_(—)003613.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPFIBP1.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, AccessionNP_(—)005029.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPID BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPID, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPID BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3110, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, Accession NP_(—)005029.1), a genewhich catalyzes the cis-trans isomerization of proline imidic peptidebonds in oligopeptides. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPID.

The function of PPID and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, Accession NP_(—)055152.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPIL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPIL2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPIL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18677,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, Accession NP_(—)055152.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPIL2.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B,Accession NP_(—)115288.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12B BINDING SITE1 and PPP1R12B BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PPP1R12B, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPP1R12B BINDING SITE1 and PPP1R12B BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:17555 and SEQ ID:14820 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNP_(—)115288.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B,Accession NP_(—)002472.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12B BINDING SITE1 and PPP1R12B BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PPP1R12B, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPP1R12B BINDING SITE1 and PPP1R12B BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:17555 and SEQ ID:14820 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNP_(—)002472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

Primase, polypeptide 2a, 58 kda (PRIM2A, Accession NP_(—)000938.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRIM2ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PRIM2A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPRIM2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12707, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Primase,polypeptide 2a, 58 kda (PRIM2A, Accession NP_(—)000938.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PRIM2A.

Protein kinase, interferon-inducible double stranded rna dependent(PRKR, Accession NP_(—)002750.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRKR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRKR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRKR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17566, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,interferon-inducible double stranded rna dependent (PRKR, AccessionNP_(—)002750.1), a gene which catalyze the phosphorylation of the alphasubunit of eif2. and therefore may be associated with Huntington'sdisease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Huntington's disease, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRKR.

The function of PRKR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Protein kinase, lysinedeficient 3 (PRKWNK3, Accession NP_(—)065973.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKWNK3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PRKWNK3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKWNK3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5524, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,lysine deficient 3 (PRKWNK3, Accession NP_(—)065973.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PRKWNK3.

Prion protein 2 (dublet) (PRND, Accession NP_(—)036541.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRND BINDING SITE1and PRND BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by PRND, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPRND BINDING SITE1 and PRND BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5776 andSEQ ID:7084 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Prion protein 2(dublet) (PRND, Accession NP_(—)036541.1), a gene which is similar toprion protein PRNP. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRND.

The function of PRND and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. PRO0297 (AccessionNP_(—)054800.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRO0297 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0297, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRO0297 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1504, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of PRO0297(Accession NP_(—)054800.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0297.

PRO0365 (Accession NP_(—)054845.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0365 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0365,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0365 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7958, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of PRO0365(Accession NP_(—)054845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0365.

PRO1048 (Accession NP_(—)060967.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO1048 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO1048,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO1048 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2738, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of PRO1048(Accession NP_(—)060967.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO1048.

PROM2 (Accession NP_(—)653308.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PROM2 BINDING SITE1 and PROM2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byPROM2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PROM2 BINDING SITE1 andPROM2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19427 and SEQ ID:6958respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of PROM2 (AccessionNP_(—)653308.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PROM2.

Proteasome (prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 9 (PSMD9,Accession NP_(—)002804.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSMD9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSMD9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSMD9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11654, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Proteasome(prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 9 (PSMD9, AccessionNP_(—)002804.2), a gene which acts as a regulatory subunit of the 26proteasome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PSMD9.

The function of PSMD9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Phosphoserinephosphatase (PSPH, Accession NP_(—)004568.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSPH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPSPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSPH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9102, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Phosphoserinephosphatase (PSPH, Accession NP_(—)004568.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PSPH.

Proline-serine-threonine phosphatase interacting protein 2 (PSTPIP2,Accession NP_(—)077748.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSTPIP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSTPIP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSTPIP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14086, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofProline-serine-threonine phosphatase interacting protein 2 (PSTPIP2,Accession NP_(—)077748.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PSTPIP2.

Prostaglandin e synthase (PTGES, Accession NP_(—)004869.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGES BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PTGES, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGESBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11575, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin esynthase (PTGES, Accession NP_(—)004869.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGES.

Prostaglandin i2 (prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, AccessionNP_(—)000952.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTGIS BINDING SITE1 and PTGIS BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PTGIS,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGIS BINDING SITE1 andPTGIS BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11917 and SEQ ID:13582respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin i2(prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, Accession NP_(—)000952.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the isomerization of prostaglandin h2 to prostacyclin(=prostaglandin i2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTGIS.

The function of PTGIS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Ptk2 protein tyrosinekinase 2 (PTK2, Accession NP_(—)005598.3) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTK2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by PTK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17374, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Ptk2 proteintyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2, Accession NP_(—)005598.3), a gene whichinvolves in intracellular signal transduction pathway and is a putativehomolog of chicken focal adhesion associated kinase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PTK2.

The function of PTK2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. Phosphorylase,glycogen; muscle (mcardle syndrome, glycogen storage disease type v)(PYGM, Accession NP_(—)005600.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PYGM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PYGM, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PYGM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4024, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Phosphorylase,glycogen; muscle (mcardle syndrome, glycogen storage disease type v)(PYGM, Accession NP_(—)005600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PYGM.

RAB11-FIP4 (Accession NP_(—)116321.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB11-FIP4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRAB11-FIP4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB11-FIP4 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5406, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of RAB11-FIP4(Accession NP_(—)116321.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB11-FIP4.

Rab31, member ras oncogene family (RAB31, Accession NP_(—)006859.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB31BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB31, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB31 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:536, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Rab31, member rasoncogene family (RAB31, Accession NP_(—)006859.1), a gene which is anGTP-binding protein of the RAB family. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RAB31.

The function of RAB31 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM145.1. Rab33b, member rasoncogene family (RAB33B, Accession NP_(—)112586.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB33B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RAB33B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB33B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15333, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Rab33b, memberras oncogene family (RAB33B, Accession NP_(—)112586.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB33B.

Rab36, member ras oncogene family (RAB36, Accession NP_(—)004905.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB36BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB36, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB36 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15649, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Rab36, member rasoncogene family (RAB36, Accession NP_(—)004905.1), a gene which isinvolved in protein transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB36.

The function of RAB36 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Rab39, member rasoncogene family (RAB39, Accession XP_(—)084662.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB39 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RAB39, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB39 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Rab39, member rasoncogene family (RAB39, Accession XP_(—)084662.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB39.

Rab, member of ras oncogene family-like 2a (RABL2A, AccessionNP_(—)038198.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RABL2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RABL2A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RABL2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Rab, member ofras oncogene family-like 2a (RABL2A, Accession NP_(—)038198.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RABL2A.

Rab, member of ras oncogene family-like 2b (RABL2B, AccessionNP_(—)009012.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RABL2B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RABL2B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RABL2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14847, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Rab, member ofras oncogene family-like 2b (RABL2B, Accession NP_(—)009012.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RABL2B.

RAI (Accession NP_(—)006654.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAI BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAI, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RAI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17223, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of RAI (AccessionNP_(—)006654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAI.

Retinoic acid induced 3 (RAI3, Accession NP_(—)003970.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RAI3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAI3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16116, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 3 (RAI3, Accession NP_(—)003970.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAI3.

RAP140 (Accession NP_(—)056039.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAP140 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAP140,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAP140 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9663, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of RAP140 (AccessionNP_(—)056039.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAP140.

Retinoic acid receptor, gamma (RARG, Accession NP_(—)000957.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RARG BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RARG, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RARGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18678, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidreceptor, gamma (RARG, Accession NP_(—)000957.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RARG.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739579.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739579.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739580.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739580.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)055552.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)055552.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Retinoblastoma binding protein 9 (RBBP9, Accession NP_(—)006597.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBBP9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RBBP9, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RBBP9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2397,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 9 (RBBP9, Accession NP_(—)006597.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP9.

RCBTB1 (Accession NP_(—)060661.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RCBTB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RCBTB1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RCBTB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of RCBTB1 (AccessionNP_(—)060661.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RCBTB1.

RDH13 (Accession NP_(—)612421.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RDH13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RDH13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RDH13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11485, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of RDH13 (AccessionNP_(—)612421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RDH13.

Arginine-glutamic acid dipeptide (re) repeats (RERE, AccessionNP_(—)036234.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RERE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RERE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RERE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8833, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Arginine-glutamicacid dipeptide (re) repeats (RERE, Accession NP_(—)036234.2), a genewhich binds DRPLA and locates in the nucleus and therefore may beassociated with Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofDentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RERE.

The function of RERE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Regulator of g-proteinsignalling 3 (RGS3, Accession NP_(—)570613.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by RGS3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RGS3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3826, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 3 (RGS3, Accession NP_(—)570613.1), a gene whichnegatively regulates G protein-coupled receptor signalling. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS3.

The function of RGS3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM146.1. Rhesus blood group, dantigen (RHD, Accession NP_057208.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RHD BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by RHD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RHDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8756, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Rhesus bloodgroup, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057208.2), a gene which Majorantigen of the RH system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RHD.

The function of RHD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Rhesus blood group, dantigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057309.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RHD BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by RHD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RHDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8756, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Rhesus bloodgroup, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057309.2), a gene which Majorantigen of the RH system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RHD.

The function of RHD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. RHPN2 (AccessionNP_(—)149094.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RHPN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RHPN2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RHPN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5481, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of RHPN2 (AccessionNP_(—)149094.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RHPN2.

RNAC (Accession NP_(—)005763.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNAC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNAC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RNAC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18459, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of RNAC (AccessionNP_(—)005763.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNAC.

RNF137 (Accession NP_(—)060543.4) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF137 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNF137,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF137 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of RNF137 (AccessionNP_(—)060543.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF137.

Ring finger protein (c3hc4 type) 8 (RNF8, Accession NP_(—)003949.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RNF8, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14570, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein (c3hc4 type) 8 (RNF8, Accession NP_(—)003949.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RNF8.

Retinitis pigmentosa 2 (x-linked recessive) (RP2, AccessionNP_(—)008846.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6575, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Retinitispigmentosa 2 (x-linked recessive) (RP2, Accession NP_(—)008846.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RP2.

Rabphilin 3a-like (without c2 domains) (RPH3AL, AccessionNP_(—)008918.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RPH3AL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RPH3AL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RPH3AL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:467, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Rabphilin 3a-like(without c2 domains) (RPH3AL, Accession NP_(—)008918.1), a gene which isa protein transporter. could play a role in neurotransmitter release byregulating membrane flow in the nerve terminal. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RPH3AL.

The function of RPH3AL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. RPP30 (AccessionNP_(—)006404.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RPP30 BINDING SITE1 and RPP30 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by RPP30,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RPP30 BINDING SITE1 andRPP30 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3259 and SEQ ID:13376respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of RPP30 (AccessionNP_(—)006404.1), a gene which is a component of ribonuclease p thatprocesses 5′ ends of precursor tRNAs. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RPP30.

The function of RPP30 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. S100A15 (AccessionNP_(—)789793.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. S100A15 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by S100A15, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of S100A15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18561,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of S100A15(Accession NP_(—)789793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with S100A15.

SARM1 (Accession NP_(—)055892.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SARM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SARM1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SARM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16324, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of SARM1 (AccessionNP_(—)055892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SARM1.

Sarcoma amplified sequence (SAS, Accession NP_(—)005972.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SAS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SAS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SASBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1301, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Sarcoma amplifiedsequence (SAS, Accession NP_(—)005972.1), a gene which is a member ofthe transmembrane 4 superfamily (TM4SF) and may be involved ingrowth-related cellular processes T. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SAS.

The function of SAS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM88.1. SBLF (AccessionNP_(—)006864.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SBLF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SBLF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SBLF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14250, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of SBLF (AccessionNP_(—)006864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SBLF.

SCAMP-4 (Accession NP_(—)524558.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SCAMP-4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCAMP-4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCAMP-4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19434, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of SCAMP-4(Accession NP_(—)524558.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SCAMP-4.

Scan domain containing 2 (SCAND2, Accession NP_(—)071333.2) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCAND2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SCAND2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SCAND2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16790, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Scan domaincontaining 2 (SCAND2, Accession NP_(—)071333.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SCAND2.

Scavenger receptor class f, member 1 (SCARF1, Accession NP_003684.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCARF1BINDING SITE1 and SCARF1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SCARF1, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SCARF1 BINDING SITE1 and SCARF1 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:9540 and SEQ ID:12384 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Scavengerreceptor class f, member 1 (SCARF1, Accession NP_(—)003684.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCARF1.

SCMH1 (Accession NP_(—)036368.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCMH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCMH1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCMH1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9755, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of SCMH1 (AccessionNP_(—)036368.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCMH1.

Sex comb on midleg-like 2 (drosophila) (SCML2, Accession NP_(—)006080.1)is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCML2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SCML2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSCML2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9058, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Sex comb onmidleg-like 2 (drosophila) (SCML2, Accession NP_(—)006080.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCML2.

SCN3B (Accession NP_(—)060870.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCN3B BINDING SITE1 and SCN3B BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded bySCN3B, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCN3B BINDING SITE1 andSCN3B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9932 and SEQ ID:1471respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of SCN3B (AccessionNP_(—)060870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCN3B.

SDS-RS1 (Accession NP_(—)612441.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SDS-RS1 BINDING SITE1 and SDS-RS1 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by SDS-RS1, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SDS-RS1BINDING SITE1 and SDS-RS1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2100 and SEQID:6910 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of SDS-RS1(Accession NP_(—)612441.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SDS-RS1.

SDS3 (Accession XP_(—)045014.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SDS3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SDS3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SDS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8869, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of SDS3 (AccessionXP_(—)045014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SDS3.

Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEDL BINDINGSITE1 through SEDL BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SEDL, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SEDL BINDING SITE1 through SEDL BINDING SITE4, designatedSEQ ID:13872, SEQ ID:16842, SEQ ID:7261 and SEQ ID:13400 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofSpondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1), agene which may play role in vesicular transport from endoplasmicreticulum to golgi. and therefore may be associated withSpondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with SEDL.

The function of SEDL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Small edrk-rich factor1a (telomeric) (SERF1A, Accession NP_(—)068802.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF1A BINDING SITE1 andSERF1A BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by SERF1A, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSERF1A BINDING SITE1 and SERF1A BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14767and SEQ ID:11123 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1a (telomeric) (SERF1A, Accession NP_(—)068802.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1A.

Small edrk-rich factor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NP_075267.1)is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF1BBINDING SITE1 and SERF1B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SERF1B, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SERF1B BINDING SITE1 and SERF1B BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:11123 and SEQ ID:14767 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NP_(—)075267.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1B.

Small edrk-rich factor 2 (SERF2, Accession NP_(—)005761.2) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SERF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13138, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 2 (SERF2, Accession NP_(—)005761.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SERF2.

Serine (or cysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 9(SERPINB9, Accession NP_(—)004146.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SERPINB9 BINDING SITE1 and SERPINB9BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by SERPINB9, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERPINB9BINDING SITE1 and SERPINB9 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4057 and SEQID:437 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Serine (orcysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 9 (SERPINB9,Accession NP_(—)004146.1), a gene which may be a serpin serine proteaseinhibitor that interacts with granzyme B (GZMB). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SERPINB9.

The function of SERPINB9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM88.2. Sideroflexin 2 (SFXN2,Accession XP_(—)058359.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SFXN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SFXN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFXN2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1960, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Sideroflexin 2(SFXN2, Accession XP_(—)058359.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFXN2.

Sideroflexin 2 (SFXN2, Accession NP_(—)849189.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFXN2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SFXN2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SFXN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1960, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Sideroflexin 2(SFXN2, Accession NP_(—)849189.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFXN2.

Sideroflexin 4 (SFXN4, Accession NP_(—)849198.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFXN4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SFXN4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SFXN4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6466, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Sideroflexin 4(SFXN4, Accession NP_(—)849198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFXN4.

Sideroflexin 4 (SFXN4, Accession XP_(—)058406.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFXN4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SFXN4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SFXN4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6466, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Sideroflexin 4(SFXN4, Accession XP_(—)058406.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFXN4.

Sh3-domain binding protein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NP_(—)003014.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3BP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SH3BP2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSH3BP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18716, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domainbinding protein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NP_(—)003014.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SH3BP2.

Short stature homeobox (SHOX, Accession NP_(—)000442.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SHOX BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SHOX, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SHOX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3808, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Short staturehomeobox (SHOX, Accession NP_(—)000442.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SHOX.

Sialic acid binding ig-like lectin 8 (SIGLEC8, Accession NP_(—)055257.1)is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIGLEC8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SIGLEC8, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SIGLEC8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3441, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Sialic acidbinding ig-like lectin 8 (SIGLEC8, Accession NP_(—)055257.1), a genewhich is a cell adhesion molecule for postnatal neural development.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIGLEC8.

The function of SIGLEC8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Src-like-adaptor 2(SLA2, Accession NP_(—)778252.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySLA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Src-like-adaptor2 (SLA2, Accession NP_(—)778252.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLA2.

Src-like-adaptor 2 (SLA2, Accession NP_(—)115590.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLA2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SLA2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15357, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Src-like-adaptor2 (SLA2, Accession NP_(—)115590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLA2.

Solute carrier family 11 (proton-coupled divalent metal iontransporters), member 2 (SLC11A2, Accession NP_(—)000608.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC11A2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SLC11A2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC11A2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16731, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 11 (proton-coupled divalent metal ion transporters), member 2(SLC11A2, Accession NP_(—)000608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLC11A2.

Solute carrier family 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 8(SLC12A8, Accession NP_(—)078904.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC12A8 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC12A8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC12A8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 8 (SLC12A8,Accession NP_(—)078904.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC12A8.

Solute carrier family 13 (sodium/sulfate symporters), member 1 (SLC13A1,Accession NP_(—)071889.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC13A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC13A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC13A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15679, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 13 (sodium/sulfate symporters), member 1 (SLC13A1, AccessionNP_(—)071889.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC13A1.

Solute carrier family 15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1 (SLC15A1,Accession NP_(—)005064.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC15A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC15A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC15A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20019, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1 (SLC15A1, AccessionNP_(—)005064.1), a gene which is a H(+)-coupled peptide transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC15A1.

The function of SLC15A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Solute carrier family16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 4 (SLC16A4, AccessionNP_(—)004687.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC16A4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC16A4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC16A4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20157,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 4 (SLC16A4,Accession NP_(—)004687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC16A4.

Solute carrier family 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 6(SLC16A6, Accession NP_(—)004685.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC16A6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC16A6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC16A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:517, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 6 (SLC16A6,Accession NP_(—)004685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC16A6.

Solute carrier family 24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 1(SLC24A1, Accession NP_(—)004718.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC24A1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC24A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC24A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 1 (SLC24A1,Accession NP_(—)004718.1), a gene which is a critical component of thevisual transduction cascade, controlling the calcium concentration ofouter segments during light and darkness. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC24A1.

The function of SLC24A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Solute carrier family25 (mitochondrial carrier; dicarboxylate transporter), member 10(SLC25A10, Accession NP_(—)036272.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC25A10 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC25A10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC25A10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1937, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 25 (mitochondrial carrier; dicarboxylate transporter), member 10(SLC25A10, Accession NP_(—)036272.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLC25A10.

SLC30A5 (Accession NP_(—)076960.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC30A5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SLC30A5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC30A5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1341, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of SLC30A5(Accession NP_(—)076960.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC30A5.

SLC30A6 (Accession NP_(—)060434.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC30A6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC30A6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC30A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11622, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of SLC30A6(Accession NP_(—)060434.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC30A6.

SLC35E2 (Accession XP_(—)049733.6) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC35E2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC35E2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC35E2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12300, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of SLC35E2(Accession XP_(—)049733.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC35E2.

Solute carrier family 39 (zinc transporter), member 1 (SLC39A1,Accession NP_(—)055252.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC39A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC39A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC39A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 39 (zinc transporter), member 1 (SLC39A1, AccessionNP_(—)055252.2), a gene which is a divalent (zinc/iron) metal iontransporter. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC39A1.

The function of SLC39A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM175.1. Solute carrier family6 (neurotransmitter transporter), member 14 (SLC6A14, AccessionNP_(—)009162.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC6A14 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC6A14, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC6A14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16741,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 6 (neurotransmitter transporter), member 14 (SLC6A14, AccessionNP_(—)009162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC6A14.

SMAC (Accession NP_(—)620308.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SMAC BINDING SITE1 and SMAC BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SMAC, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SMAC BINDING SITE1 and SMAC BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:15275 and SEQ ID:1245 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of SMAC (AccessionNP_(—)620308.1), a gene which promotes apoptosis via caspase activation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SMAC.

The function of SMAC and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1.Synaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)003816.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNAP23 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP23,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNAP23 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14270, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)003816.2), a gene which is essential component of the highaffinity receptor for the general membrane fusion machinery.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNAP23.

The function of SNAP23 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Synaptosomal-associatedprotein, 23 kda (SNAP23, Accession NP_(—)570710.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNAP23 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP23, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNAP23 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14270, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)570710.1), a gene which is essential component of the highaffinity receptor for the general membrane fusion machinery.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNAP23.

The function of SNAP23 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Syntaphilin (SNPH,Accession NP_(—)055538.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNPH BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNPH, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SNPH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1354, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Syntaphilin(SNPH, Accession NP_(—)055538.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNPH.

Sorting nexin 15 (SNX15, Accession NP_(—)037438.2) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX15 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNX15, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2728, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 15(SNX15, Accession NP_(—)037438.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX15.

Sorting nexin 15 (SNX15, Accession NP_(—)680086.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX15 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNX15, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2728, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 15(SNX15, Accession NP_(—)680086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX15.

SNX22 (Accession NP_(—)079074.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX22 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX22,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11205, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of SNX22 (AccessionNP_(—)079074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX22.

SNX27 (Accession NP_(—)112180.4) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX27 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX27,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX27 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8857, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of SNX27 (AccessionNP_(—)112180.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX27.

Speckle-type poz protein (SPOP, Accession NP_(—)003554.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPOP BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SPOP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPOPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7212, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Speckle-type pozprotein (SPOP, Accession NP_(—)003554.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPOP.

SQV7L (Accession XP_(—)047287.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SQV7L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SQV7L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SQV7L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15016, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of SQV7L (AccessionXP_(—)047287.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SQV7L.

SRISNF2L (Accession NP_(—)055921.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SRISNF2L BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRISNF2L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRISNF2L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9707, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of SRISNF2L(Accession NP_(—)055921.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SRISNF2L.

Sarcalumenin (SRL, Accession XP_(—)064152.3) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRL BINDING SITE1 and SRL BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by SRL, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRLBINDING SITE1 and SRL BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7583 and SEQID:9910 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Sarcalumenin(SRL, Accession XP_(—)064152.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SRL.

Serine/arginine repetitive matrix 2 (SRRM2, Accession NP_057417.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRRM2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SRRM2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSRRM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18975, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Serine/argininerepetitive matrix 2 (SRRM2, Accession NP_(—)057417.2), a gene whichRELATED NUCLEAR MATRIX PROTEIN. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SRRM2.

The function of SRRM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Synovial sarcomatranslocation, chromosome 18 (SS18, Accession NP_(—)005628.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SS18 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SS18, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SS18BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10975, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Synovial sarcomatranslocation, chromosome 18 (SS18, Accession NP_(—)005628.1), a genewhich is a putative transcriptional activator. and therefore isassociated with Human synovial sarcomas. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Human synovialsarcomas, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withSS18.

The function of SS18 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Signal transducingadaptor molecule (sh3 domain and itam motif) 2 (STAM2, AccessionNP_(—)005834.3) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. STAM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STAM2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of STAM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5920, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Signaltransducing adaptor molecule (sh3 domain and itam motif) 2 (STAM2,Accession NP_(—)005834.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STAM2.

Start domain containing 4, sterol regulated (STARD4, AccessionNP_(—)631903.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. STARD4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STARD4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of STARD4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14279, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Start domaincontaining 4, sterol regulated (STARD4, Accession NP_(—)631903.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with STARD4.

Staufen, rna binding protein (drosophila) (STAU, AccessionNP_(—)004593.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. STAU BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by STAU,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STAU BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9365, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Staufen, rnabinding protein (drosophila) (STAU, Accession NP_(—)004593.1), a genewhich may play a role in specific positioning of mrnas at given sites inthe cell and in stimulating their translation at the site. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAU.

The function of STAU and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM37.1. Sulfotransferase,estrogen-preferring (STE, Accession NP_(—)005411.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STE BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13898, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Sulfotransferase,estrogen-preferring (STE, Accession NP_(—)005411.1), a gene whichsulfates estrone and dehydroepiandrosterone, but not dopamine.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with STE.

The function of STE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Six transmembraneepithelial antigen of prostate 2 (STEAP2, Accession NP_(—)694544.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STEAP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by STEAP2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSTEAP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1413, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Six transmembraneepithelial antigen of prostate 2 (STEAP2, Accession NP_(—)694544.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with STEAP2.

Stomatin (STOM, Accession NP_(—)004090.3) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STOM BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTOM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STOM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4144, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Stomatin (STOM,Accession NP_(—)004090.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STOM.

Syntaxin binding protein 6 (amisyn) (STXBP6, Accession NP_054897.4) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STXBP6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by STXBP6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSTXBP6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11916, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Syntaxin bindingprotein 6 (amisyn) (STXBP6, Accession NP_(—)054897.4). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STXBP6.

Synaptotagmin xi (SYT11, Accession NP_(—)689493.2) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT11 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1690, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin xi(SYT11, Accession NP_(—)689493.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT11.

Synaptotagmin xiii (SYT13, Accession NP_(—)065877.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT13 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT13, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagminxiii (SYT13, Accession NP_(—)065877.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SYT13.

TADA3L (Accession NP_(—)597814.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TADA3L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TADA3L, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TADA3LBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10415, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of TADA3L (AccessionNP_(—)597814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TADA3L.

T-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia 1 (TAL1, Accession NP_(—)003180.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAL1 BINDINGSITE1 and TAL1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by TAL1, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TAL1 BINDING SITE1 and TAL1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:7347 and SEQ ID:19155 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of T-cell acutelymphocytic leukemia 1 (TAL1, Accession NP_(—)003180.1), a gene whichmay help control cell growth and differentiation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TAL1.

The function of TAL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tap binding protein(tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NP_(—)003181.3) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAPBP BINDING SITE1 through TAPBPBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TAPBP, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TAPBP BINDING SITE1 through TAPBP BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:6086, SEQ ID:8861 and SEQ ID:3109 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tap bindingprotein (tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NP_(—)003181.3), a gene which isinvolved in MHC class I-restricted antigen processing. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TAPBP.

The function of TAPBP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Tyrosineaminotransferase (TAT, Accession NP_(—)000344.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAT BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TAT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20161, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tyrosineaminotransferase (TAT, Accession NP_(—)000344.1), a gene which istyrosine aminotransferase and strongly similar to rat Rn.9947, whichplays a role in gluconeogenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TAT.

The function of TAT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Tafazzin(cardiomyopathy, dilated 3a (x-linked); endocardial fibroelastosis 2;barth syndrome) (TAZ, Accession NP_(—)851831.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAZ BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TAZ, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAZBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14872, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tafazzin(cardiomyopathy, dilated 3a (x-linked); endocardial fibroelastosis 2;barth syndrome) (TAZ, Accession NP_(—)851831.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TAZ.

Tbc1 domain family, member 5 (TBC1D5, Accession NP_(—)055559.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBC1D5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TBC1D5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTBC1D5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12382, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tbc1 domainfamily, member 5 (TBC1D5, Accession NP_(—)055559.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TBC1D5.

Titin-cap (telethonin) (TCAP, Accession NP_(—)003664.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCAP BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TCAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TCAPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19403, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Titin-cap(telethonin) (TCAP, Accession NP_(—)003664.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TCAP.

Transcription factor 2, hepatic; lf-b3; variant hepatic nuclear factor(TCF2, Accession NP_(—)006472.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TCF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byTCF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TCF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor 2, hepatic; lf-b3; variant hepatic nuclear factor (TCF2,Accession NP_(—)006472.1), a gene which probably binds to the invertedpalindrome 5′-gttaatnattaac-3′. and therefore is associated withMaturity-onset diabetes of the young type 5 (mody5), familialhypoplastic glomerulocystic kidney disease (gckd). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMaturity-onset diabetes of the young type 5 (mody5), familialhypoplastic glomerulocystic kidney disease (gckd), and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with TCF2.

The function of TCF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. T-cell, immuneregulator 1, atpase, h+ transporting, lysosomal v0 protein a isoform 3(TCIRG1, Accession NP_(—)006010.2) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TCIRG1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TCIRG1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TCIRG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7780, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of T-cell, immuneregulator 1, atpase, h+ transporting, lysosomal v0 protein a isoform 3(TCIRG1, Accession NP_(—)006010.2), a gene which seems to be directlyinvolved in t cell activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TCIRG1.

The function of TCIRG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)036600.2) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE1 and TCL6BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TCL6 BINDING SITE1 and TCL6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:12973 and SEQ ID:12973 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)036600.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065579.2) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE1and TCL6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TCL6 BINDING SITE1 and TCL6 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:6911 and SEQ ID:12973 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065579.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065578.2) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE1and TCL6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TCL6 BINDING SITE1 and TCL6 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:6911 and SEQ ID:12973 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065578.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

TERA (Accession NP_(—)067061.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TERA BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TERA, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TERA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:971, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of TERA (AccessionNP_(—)067061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TERA.

Telomeric repeat binding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, AccessionNP_(—)003209.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TERF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TERF1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TERF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, Accession NP_(—)003209.1), agene which negatively regulates telomere length, involves in regulationof the mitotic spindle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TERF1.

The function of TERF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Telomeric repeatbinding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, Accession NP_(—)059523.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TERF1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TERF1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TERF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13870,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, Accession NP_(—)059523.1), agene which negatively regulates telomere length, involves in regulationof the mitotic spindle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TERF1.

The function of TERF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Telomeric repeatbinding factor 2 (TERF2, Accession NP_(—)005643.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TERF2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TERF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TERF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor 2 (TERF2, Accession NP_(—)005643.1), a gene which plays akey role in the protective activity of telomeres. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TERF2.

The function of TERF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM133.2. Tgfb-induced factor 2(tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NP_(—)068581.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TGIF2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TGIF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGIF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7274, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-inducedfactor 2 (tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NP_(—)068581.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF2.

Tigger transposable element derived 6 (TIGD6, Accession NP_112215.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TIGD6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TIGD6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTIGD6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17302, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tiggertransposable element derived 6 (TIGD6, Accession NP_(—)112215.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TIGD6.

TIM50L (Accession XP_(—)053074.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TIM50L BINDING SITE1 and TIM50L BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby TIM50L, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIM50L BINDING SITE1 andTIM50L BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7201 and SEQ ID:7571respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of TIM50L (AccessionXP_(—)053074.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TIM50L.

Toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5, Accession NP_(—)003259.2) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TLR5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TLR5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TLR5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16358, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Toll-likereceptor 5 (TLR5, Accession NP_(—)003259.2), a gene which participatesin the innate immune response to bacterial flagellins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TLR5.

The function of TLR5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Transmembrane, cochlearexpressed, 1 (TMC1, Accession NP_(—)619636.2) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMC1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTMC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19429, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Transmembrane,cochlear expressed, 1 (TMC1, Accession NP_(—)619636.2), a gene which isrequired for normal function of cochlear hair cells and therefore may beassociated with Autosomal recessive nonsyndromic neurosensory deafnessand autosomal dominant nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Autosomal recessive nonsyndromic neurosensory deafness andautosomal dominant nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss ., and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TMC1.

The function of TMC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. TMEM14A (AccessionNP_(—)054770.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TMEM14A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TMEM14A, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TMEM14A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7622, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of TMEM14A(Accession NP_(—)054770.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TMEM14A.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115780.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115780.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)076927.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)076927.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115777.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115777.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Tumor necrosis factor, alpha-induced protein 2 (TNFAIP2, AccessionNP_(—)006282.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNFAIP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFAIP2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TNFAIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14228,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor, alpha-induced protein 2 (TNFAIP2, Accession NP_(—)006282.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TNFAIP2.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B,Accession NP_(—)003833.3) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TNFRSF10B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF10BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9933, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNP_(—)003833.3), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tumor necrosis factorreceptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, Accession NP_(—)671716.1)is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF10B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9933, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNP_(—)671716.1), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tumor necrosis factorreceptor superfamily, member 11a, activator of nfkb (TNFRSF11A,Accession NP_(—)003830.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF11A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF11A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF11A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11190, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 11a, activator of nfkb (TNFRSF11A,Accession NP_(—)003830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF11A.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 9 (TNFRSF9, AccessionNP_(—)001552.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNFRSF9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF9, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TNFRSF9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:438, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 9 (TNFRSF9, AccessionNP_(—)001552.2), a gene which inhibits proliferation of activated Tlymphocytes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF9.

The function of TNFRSF9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Torsin family 1,member b (torsin b) (TOR1B, Accession NP_(—)055321.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TOR1B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TOR1B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TOR1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2429, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Torsin family 1,member b (torsin b) (TOR1B, Accession NP_(—)055321.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TOR1B.

Tumor protein p53 (li-fraumeni syndrome) (TP53, AccessionNP_(—)000537.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TP53 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TP53, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TP53 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2118, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tumor protein p53(li-fraumeni syndrome) (TP53, Accession NP_(—)000537.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TP53.

Thiopurine s-methyltransferase (TPMT, Accession NP_(—)000358.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TPMT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TPMT, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPMTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10218, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Thiopurines-methyltransferase (TPMT, Accession NP_(—)000358.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the s-methylation of thiopurine drugs such as6-mercaptopurine. and therefore may be associated with Thiopurines-methyltransferase polymorphism. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Thiopurines-methyltransferase polymorphism, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TPMT.

The function of TPMT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)665702.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRAF5, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TRAF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10175,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)665702.1), a genewhich Member of a family of proteins that interact with TNF receptors;binds the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTBR). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRAF5.

The function of TRAF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Tnf receptor-associatedfactor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)004610.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TRAF5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRAF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10175, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)004610.1), a genewhich Member of a family of proteins that interact with TNF receptors;binds the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTBR). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRAF5.

The function of TRAF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Tripartitemotif-containing 16 (TRIM16, Accession NP_(—)006461.2) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM16 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TRIM16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13321, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 16 (TRIM16, Accession NP_(—)006461.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM16.

Tripartite motif-containing 5 (TRIM5, Accession NP_(—)149023.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM5, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TRIM5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9916,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 5 (TRIM5, Accession NP_(—)149023.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM5.

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1(TRPV1, Accession NP_(—)542437.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:1587 and SEQ ID:15897 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)542437.1), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542437.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15897 and SEQID:15897 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)542437.1), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)061197.3) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15897 and SEQID:1587 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)061197.3), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542436.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1587 and SEQID:1587 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)542436.1), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Tspy-like (TSPy,Accession XP_(—)166325.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TSPYL BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TSPy,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TSPYL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9101, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tspy-like (TSPy,Accession XP_(—)166325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TSPYL.

TTY7 (Accession NP_(—)114132.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TTY7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TTY7, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TTY7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16664, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of TTY7 (AccessionNP_(—)114132.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TTY7.

TU12B1-TY (Accession NP_(—)057659.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE1 through TU12B1-TYBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by TU12B1-TY, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TU12B1-TYBINDING SITE1 through TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:7327,SEQ ID:12270 and SEQ ID:17849 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of TU12B1-TY(Accession NP_(—)057659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TU12B1-TY.

Tubby homolog (mouse) (TUB, Accession NP_(—)813977.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TUB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TUB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10826, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tubby homolog(mouse) (TUB, Accession NP_(—)813977.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TUB.

Tubby homolog (mouse) (TUB, Accession NP_(—)003311.2) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TUB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TUB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10826, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tubby homolog(mouse) (TUB, Accession NP_(—)003311.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TUB.

TUCAN (Accession NP_(—)055774.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TUCAN BINDING SITE1 and TUCAN BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byTUCAN, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUCAN BINDING SITE1 andTUCAN BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2265 and SEQ ID:10630respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of TUCAN (AccessionNP_(—)055774.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TUCAN.

Tuftelin 1 (TUFT1, Accession NP_(—)064512.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TUFT1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTUFT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUFT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19342, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Tuftelin 1(TUFT1, Accession NP_(—)064512.1), a gene which appears to play a rolein cytokinesis, cell shape, and specialized functions such as secretionand capping. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TUFT1.

The function of TUFT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. TXL-2 (AccessionNP_(—)835231.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TXL-2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TXL-2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TXL-2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7572, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of TXL-2 (AccessionNP_(—)835231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TXL-2.

Thioredoxin-like 2 (TXNL2, Accession NP_(—)006532.1) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TXNL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TXNL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TXNL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1413, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Thioredoxin-like2 (TXNL2, Accession NP_(—)006532.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TXNL2.

U1SNRNPBP (Accession NP_(—)851034.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by U1SNRNPBP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofU1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18791, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of U1SNRNPBP(Accession NP_(—)851034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U1SNRNPBP.

U1SNRNPBP (Accession NP_(—)851030.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by U1SNRNPBP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofU1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18791, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of U1SNRNPBP(Accession NP_(—)851030.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U1SNRNPBP.

U1SNRNPBP (Accession NP_(—)008951.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by U1SNRNPBP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofU1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18791, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of U1SNRNPBP(Accession NP_(—)008951.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U1SNRNPBP.

UBCE7IP5 (Accession NP_(—)055763.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. UBCE7IP5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UBCE7IP5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBCE7IP5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of UBCE7IP5(Accession NP_(—)055763.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UBCE7IP5.

Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2l 3 (UBE2L3, Accession NP_(—)003338.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBE2L3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by UBE2L3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofUBE2L3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11811, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2l 3 (UBE2L3, Accession NP_(—)003338.1), agene which catalyzes the covalent attachment of ubiquitin to otherproteins. and therefore may be associated with Parkinson disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Parkinson disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with UBE2L3.

The function of UBE2L3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM169.1. Udp-glucosedehydrogenase (UGDH, Accession NP_(—)003350.1) is another GAM1338 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UGDH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byUGDH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UGDH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12092, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Udp-glucosedehydrogenase (UGDH, Accession NP_(—)003350.1), a gene which is an UDP-glucose dehydrogenase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UGDH.

The function of UGDH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Uridine monophosphatesynthetase (orotate phosphoribosyl transferase andorotidine-5′-decarboxylase) (UMPS, Accession NP_(—)000364.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UMPS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by UMPS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UMPSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19428, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Uridinemonophosphate synthetase (orotate phosphoribosyl transferase andorotidine-5′-decarboxylase) (UMPS, Accession NP_(—)000364.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with UMPS.

Ubiquitin specific protease 22 (USP22, Accession XP_(—)042698.2) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USP22BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by USP22, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofUSP22 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20055, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitinspecific protease 22 (USP22, Accession XP_(—)042698.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with USP22.

VDU1 (Accession NP_(—)055832.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VDU1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VDU1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of VDU1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:794, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of VDU1 (AccessionNP_(—)055832.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VDU1.

Von hippel-lindau syndrome (VHL, Accession NP_(—)000542.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VHL BINDING SITE1and VHL BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by VHL, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofVHL BINDING SITE1 and VHL BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19946 and SEQID:969 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Von hippel-lindausyndrome (VHL, Accession NP_(—)000542.1), a gene which may control rnastability through the selective degradation of rna-bound proteins. andtherefore is associated with Von hippel-lindau disease. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Vonhippel-lindau disease, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with VHL.

The function of VHL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Vasoactive intestinalpeptide receptor 2 (VIPR2, Accession NP_(—)003373.2) is another GAM1338target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VIPR2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby VIPR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VIPR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Vasoactiveintestinal peptide receptor 2 (VIPR2, Accession NP_(—)003373.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with VIPR2.

Vesicle transport through interaction with t-snares homolog 1a (yeast)(VTI1A, Accession NP_(—)660207.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VTI1A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VTI1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VTI1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1472, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Vesicle transportthrough interaction with t-snares homolog 1a (yeast) (VTI1A, AccessionNP_(—)660207.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VTI1A.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 18 (WBSCR18, AccessionNP_(—)115693.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WBSCR18, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of WBSCR18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10631,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 18 (WBSCR18, Accession NP_(—)115693.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR18.

Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_579889.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of WHSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12602,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579889.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. X-ray repaircomplementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2 (XRCC2,Accession NP_(—)005422.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. XRCC2 BINDING SITE1 through XRCC2 BINDING SITE3are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby XRCC2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XRCC2 BINDING SITE1through XRCC2 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:16920, SEQ ID:19967 andSEQ ID:6034 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of X-ray repaircomplementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2 (XRCC2,Accession NP_(—)005422.1), a gene which involves in the homologousrecombination repair (hrr) pathway of double-stranded dna. Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with XRCC2.

The function of XRCC2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. V-yes-1 yamaguchisarcoma viral oncogene homolog 1 (YES1, Accession NP_(—)005424.1) isanother GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. YES1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by YES1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of YES1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18699, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of V-yes-1 yamaguchisarcoma viral oncogene homolog 1 (YES1, Accession NP_(—)005424.1), agene which is a putative protein-tyrosine kinase. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with YES1.

The function of YES1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. ZAP (AccessionNP_(—)064504.2) is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZAP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19083, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of ZAP (AccessionNP_(—)064504.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZAP.

ZFP30 (Accession NP_(—)055713.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP30 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP30,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP30 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:432, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of ZFP30 (AccessionNP_(—)055713.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP30.

ZFP42 (Accession NP_(—)777560.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP42 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP42,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP42 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6576, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of ZFP42 (AccessionNP_(—)777560.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP42.

Zinc finger protein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)071371.2)is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP64BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP64, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP64 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13869,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)071371.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP64.

Zinc finger protein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)060667.1)is another GAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP64BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP64, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP64 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13869,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)060667.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP64.

ZMYND17 (Accession NP_(—)848546.1) is another GAM1338 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ZMYND17 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZMYND17,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZMYND17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of ZMYND17(Accession NP_(—)848546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ZMYND17.

Zinc finger protein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF264 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF264, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF264BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:438, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF264.

Zinc finger protein 273 (ZNF273, Accession XP_(—)088082.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF273 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF273, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF273BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19693, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 273 (ZNF273, Accession XP_(—)088082.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF273.

Zinc finger protein 339 (ZNF339, Accession NP_(—)067043.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF339 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF339, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF339BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9097, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 339 (ZNF339, Accession NP_(—)067043.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF339.

Zinc finger protein 345 (ZNF345, Accession NP_(—)003410.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF345 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF345, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF345BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11758, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 345 (ZNF345, Accession NP_(—)003410.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF345.

Zinc finger protein 398 (ZNF398, Accession NP_(—)065832.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF398 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF398, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF398 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9774, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 398 (ZNF398, Accession NP_(—)065832.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF398.

ZNF432 (Accession NP_(—)055465.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF432 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF432,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF432 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7826, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of ZNF432 (AccessionNP_(—)055465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF432.

ZNF440 (Accession NP_(—)689570.1) is another GAM1338 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF440 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF440,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF440 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM1338 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of ZNF440 (AccessionNP_(—)689570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF440.

Zinc finger protein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_852101.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF70 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF70, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF70 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18371, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_(—)852101.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF70.

Zinc finger protein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_068735.1) is anotherGAM1338 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF70 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF70, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF70 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18371, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM1338 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:360.

Another function of GAM1338 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_(—)068735.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM1338 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF70.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 2033 (GAM2033), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM2033 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM2033 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM2033 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM2033 gene encodes a GAM2033 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM2033 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:117, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM2033 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM2033 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM2033 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM2033 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:117, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM2033folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM2033 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA is designated SEQID:305, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM2033 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM2033 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM2033target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM2033 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM2033 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM2033 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM2033 target RNA into GAM2033 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM2033 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM2033 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM2033 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM2033 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM2033 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM2033 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM2033 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM2033 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

AGS3 (Accession XP_(—)054763.1) is a GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AGS3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byAGS3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AGS3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:749, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

A function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of AGS3 (AccessionXP_(—)054763.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AGS3.

Adenylate kinase 5 (AK5, Accession NP_(—)036225.2) is another GAM2033target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AK5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by AK5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AK5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8265, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate kinase5 (AK5, Accession NP_(—)036225.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with AK5.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 2 (juvenile) chromosome region, candidate3 (ALS2CR3, Accession NP_(—)055864.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ALS2CR3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALS2CR3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALS2CR3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:735, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Amyotrophiclateral sclerosis 2 (juvenile) chromosome region, candidate 3 (ALS2CR3,Accession NP_(—)055864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ALS2CR3.

Angiopoietin 1 (ANGPT1, Accession NP_(—)001137.2) is another GAM2033target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANGPT1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ANGPT1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ANGPT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19390, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Angiopoietin 1(ANGPT1, Accession NP_(—)001137.2), a gene which binds and activatestie2 receptor by inducing its tyrosine phosphorylation. and thereforemay be associated with Tumor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumor., and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with ANGPT1.

The function of ANGPT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM205.2. Angiopoietin 1(ANGPT1, Accession NP_(—)647451.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ANGPT1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ANGPT1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANGPT1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19390, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Angiopoietin 1(ANGPT1, Accession NP_(—)647451.1), a gene which binds and activatestie2 receptor by inducing its tyrosine phosphorylation. and thereforemay be associated with Tumor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumor., and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with ANGPT1.

The function of ANGPT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM205.2. ANKFY1 (AccessionNP_(—)057460.2) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ANKFY1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ANKFY1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANKFY1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of ANKFY1 (AccessionNP_(—)057460.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ANKFY1.

Aquaporin 6, kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)001643.1) is anotherGAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AQP6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1506, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6,kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)001643.1), a gene whichparticipates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Aquaporin 6, kidneyspecific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1) is another GAM2033 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AQP6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1506, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6,kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1), a gene whichparticipates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. B7-H4 (AccessionNP_(—)078902.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. B7-H4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by B7-H4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of B7-H4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13436, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of B7-H4 (AccessionNP_(—)078902.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith B7-H4.

Breast carcinoma amplified sequence 1 (BCAS1, Accession NP_003648.1) isanother GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCAS1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BCAS1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBCAS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8961, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Breast carcinomaamplified sequence 1 (BCAS1, Accession NP_(—)003648.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BCAS1.

Basic, immunoglobulin-like variable motif containing (BIVM, AccessionNP_060163.2) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BIVM BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BIVM, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BIVM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19466, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Basic,immunoglobulin-like variable motif containing (BIVM, AccessionNP_(—)060163.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BIVM.

C13orf17 (Accession NP_(—)060655.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C13orf17 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C13orf17,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C13orf17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5972, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of C13orf17(Accession NP_(—)060655.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C13orf17.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 110 (C20orf110, AccessionXP_(—)086728.2) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf110 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf110, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf110 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2658,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 110 (C20orf110, Accession XP_(—)086728.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf110.

Chromosome 2 open reading frame 7 (C2orf7, Accession NP_(—)115695.1) isanother GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C2orf7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C2orf7, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC2orf7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7328, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 2 openreading frame 7 (C2orf7, Accession NP_(—)115695.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C2orf7.

C6orf69 (Accession NP_(—)775833.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf69 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf69,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf69 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2839, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of C6orf69(Accession NP_(—)775833.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf69.

C6orf76 (Accession NP_(—)079083.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf76 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf76,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf76 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6766, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of C6orf76(Accession NP_(—)079083.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf76.

Reserved (C8orf6, Accession NP_(—)663631.1) is another GAM2033 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C8orf6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC8orf6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C8orf6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2293, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Reserved (C8orf6,Accession NP_(—)663631.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C8orf6.

Cas-br-m (murine) ecotropic retroviral transforming sequence (CBL,Accession NP_(—)005179.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CBL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CBL, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CBL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1024, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Cas-br-m (murine)ecotropic retroviral transforming sequence (CBL, AccessionNP_(—)005179.1), a gene which may modify receptor tyrosinekinase-mediated signal transduction. and therefore may be associatedwith B-lineage lymphomas. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of B-lineage lymphomas, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CBL.

The function of CBL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM767.1. Chromobox homolog 8(pc class homolog, drosophila) (CBX8, Accession NP_(—)065700.1) isanother GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CBX8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CBX8, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBX8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14537, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Chromobox homolog8 (pc class homolog, drosophila) (CBX8, Accession NP_(—)065700.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CBX8.

Cholecystokinin a receptor (CCKAR, Accession NP_(—)000721.1) is anotherGAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCKAR BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CCKAR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCKARBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7362, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Cholecystokinin areceptor (CCKAR, Accession NP_(—)000721.1), a gene which CholecystokininA receptor, a G protein-coupled receptor; regulates gallbladdercontraction and secretion of pancreatic enzymes. and therefore may beassociated with Diabetes and obesity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Diabetes and obesity, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with CCKAR.

The function of CCKAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM401.1. Cd8 antigen, betapolypeptide 1 (p37) (CD8B1, Accession NP_(—)742097.1) is another GAM2033target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD8B1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CD8B1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CD8B1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16062, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Cd8 antigen, betapolypeptide 1 (p37) (CD8B1, Accession NP_(—)742097.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD8B1.

Cd8 antigen, beta polypeptide 1 (p37) (CD8B1, Accession NP_(—)004922.1)is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD8B1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CD8B1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CD8B1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16062,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Cd8 antigen, betapolypeptide 1 (p37) (CD8B1, Accession NP_(—)004922.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD8B1.

Cadherin 3, type 1, p-cadherin (placental) (CDH3, AccessionNP_(—)001784.2) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDH3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDH3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19023, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 3, type1, p-cadherin (placental) (CDH3, Accession NP_(—)001784.2), a gene whichis a calcium dependent cell adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CDH3.

The function of CDH3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM385.2. Cadherin 6, type 2,k-cadherin (fetal kidney) (CDH6, Accession NP_(—)004923.1) is anotherGAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDH6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CDH6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDH6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19553, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 6, type2, k-cadherin (fetal kidney) (CDH6, Accession NP_(—)004923.1), a genewhich is a calcium dependent cell adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH6.

The function of CDH6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM282.2. CG012 (AccessionXP_(—)096710.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CG012 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CG012, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CG012 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7096, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of CG012 (AccessionXP_(—)096710.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CG012.

CGI-19 (Accession NP_(—)057032.2) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-19 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-19,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of CGI-19 (AccessionNP_(—)057032.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-19.

CGI-37 (Accession NP_(—)057185.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-37 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-37,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-37 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13579, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of CGI-37 (AccessionNP_(—)057185.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-37.

Claudin 14 (CLDN14, Accession NP_(—)652763.1) is another GAM2033 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLDN14 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CLDN14, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLDN14BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13780, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Claudin 14(CLDN14, Accession NP_(—)652763.1), a gene which provides structuralsupport for the auditory neuroepithelium. and therefore is associatedwith Deafness. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Deafness, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CLDN14.

The function of CLDN14 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Contactin 5 (CNTN5,Accession NP_055176.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. CNTN5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CNTN5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNTN5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14059, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Contactin 5(CNTN5, Accession NP_(—)055176.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CNTN5.

Contactin 5 (CNTN5, Accession NP_(—)780775.1) is another GAM2033 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNTN5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CNTN5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNTN5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14059, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Contactin 5(CNTN5, Accession NP_(—)780775.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CNTN5.

Dihydrolipoamide branched chain transacylase (e2 component of branchedchain keto acid dehydrogenase complex; maple syrup urine disease) (DBT,Accession NP_(—)001909.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DBT BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DBT, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DBT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4072, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Dihydrolipoamidebranched chain transacylase (e2 component of branched chain keto aciddehydrogenase complex; maple syrup urine disease) (DBT, AccessionNP_(—)001909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DBT.

Doublecortin and cam kinase-like 1 (DCAMKL1, Accession NP_004725.1) isanother GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DCAMKL1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DCAMKL1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DCAMKL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17620, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortin andcam kinase-like 1 (DCAMKL1, Accession NP_(—)004725.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DCAMKL1.

DKFZp434F1719 (Accession NP_(—)115624.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434F1719 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434F1719, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434F1719 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12168, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434F1719(Accession NP_(—)115624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434F1719.

DKFZp434H247 (Accession XP_(—)290829.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434H247 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434H247, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434H247 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5311, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434H247(Accession XP_(—)290829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434H247.

DKFZP566M114 (Accession NP_(—)115504.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566M114 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566M114, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566M114 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4512, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566M114(Accession NP_(—)115504.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566M114.

DPCR1 (Accession NP_(—)543146.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DPCR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DPCR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DPCR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18332, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of DPCR1 (AccessionNP_(—)543146.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DPCR1.

Eh-domain containing 3 (EHD3, Accession NP_(—)055415.1) is anotherGAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EHD3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EHD3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EHD3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11360, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Eh-domaincontaining 3 (EHD3, Accession NP_(—)055415.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHD3.

V-erb-b2 erythroblastic leukemia viral oncogene homolog 3 (avian)(ERBB3, Accession NP_(—)001973.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ERBB3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ERBB3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ERBB3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2087, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of V-erb-b2erythroblastic leukemia viral oncogene homolog 3 (avian) (ERBB3,Accession NP_(—)001973.1), a gene which binds and is activated byneuregulins and ntak. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ERBB3.

The function of ERBB3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. ERdj5 (AccessionNP_(—)061854.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ERdj5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ERdj5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ERdj5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7721, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of ERdj5 (AccessionNP_(—)061854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ERdj5.

Estrogen-related receptor beta (ESRRB, Accession NP_(—)004443.2) isanother GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ESRRBBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ESRRB, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofESRRB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8932, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Estrogen-relatedreceptor beta (ESRRB, Accession NP_(—)004443.2), a gene which Estrogen-related receptor beta; member of the nuclear hormone receptor family.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ESRRB.

The function of ESRRB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. F-box and leucine-richrepeat protein 7 (FBXL7, Accession NP_(—)036436.1) is another GAM2033target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXL7 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FBXL7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXL7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3073, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of F-box andleucine-rich repeat protein 7 (FBXL7, Accession NP_(—)036436.1), a genewhich may be involved in in phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FBXL7.

The function of FBXL7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. FLJ10618 (AccessionNP_(—)060625.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ10618 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10618, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ10618 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12018,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10618(Accession NP_(—)060625.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10618.

FLJ10916 (Accession NP_(—)060741.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10916 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10916,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10916 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10916(Accession NP_(—)060741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10916.

FLJ10996 (Accession NP_(—)061917.2) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10996 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10996,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10996 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12447, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10996(Accession NP_(—)061917.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10996.

FLJ11565 (Accession NP_(—)078933.2) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11565 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11565,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11565 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11565(Accession NP_(—)078933.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11565.

FLJ13491 (Accession NP_(—)078899.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13491 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13491,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13491 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8459, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13491(Accession NP_(—)078899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13491.

FLJ14167 (Accession XP_(—)042704.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14167 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14167,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14167 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3447, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14167(Accession XP_(—)042704.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14167.

FLJ14260 (Accession NP_(—)079303.2) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14260 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14260,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14260 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18009, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14260(Accession NP_(—)079303.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14260.

FLJ14442 (Accession NP_(—)116174.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14442 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14442,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14442 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14442(Accession NP_(—)116174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14442.

FLJ14871 (Accession NP_(—)116243.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14871 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14871,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14871 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13495, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14871(Accession NP_(—)116243.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14871.

FLJ20139 (Accession NP_(—)060155.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20139 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20139,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20139 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12404, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20139(Accession NP_(—)060155.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20139.

FLJ20232 (Accession NP_(—)061881.2) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20232 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20232,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20232 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17612, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20232(Accession NP_(—)061881.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20232.

FLJ20625 (Accession NP_(—)060377.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20625 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20625,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20625 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9074, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20625(Accession NP_(—)060377.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20625.

FLJ23309 (Accession XP_(—)291315.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23309 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23309,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23309 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19596, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23309(Accession XP_(—)291315.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23309.

FLJ31951 (Accession NP_(—)653327.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31951 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31951,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31951 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18405, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31951(Accession NP_(—)653327.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31951.

GALNACT-2 (Accession NP_(—)061060.3) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GALNACT-2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGALNACT-2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GALNACT-2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14291, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of GALNACT-2(Accession NP_(—)061060.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GALNACT-2.

Gata binding protein 5 (GATA5, Accession NP_(—)536721.1) is anotherGAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GATA5 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GATA5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GATA5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18782, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Gata bindingprotein 5 (GATA5, Accession NP_(—)536721.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GATA5.

Glia maturation factor, beta (GMFB, Accession NP_(—)004115.1) is anotherGAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GMFB BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GMFB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GMFBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7743, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Glia maturationfactor, beta (GMFB, Accession NP_(—)004115.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GMFB.

Guanine nucleotide binding protein (g protein), beta polypeptide 1(GNB1, Accession NP_(—)002065.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNB1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GNB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18436, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Guaninenucleotide binding protein (g protein), beta polypeptide 1 (GNB1,Accession NP_(—)002065.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GNB1.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate 2b (GRIN2B,Accession NP_(—)000825.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRIN2B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRIN2B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRIN2B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13520, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate 2b (GRIN2B, AccessionNP_(—)000825.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRIN2B.

General transcription factor iie, polypeptide 1, alpha 56 kda (GTF2E1,Accession NP_(—)005504.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTF2E1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GTF2E1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2E1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:994, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Generaltranscription factor iie, polypeptide 1, alpha 56 kda (GTF2E1, AccessionNP_(—)005504.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTF2E1.

Host cell factor c1 (vp16-accessory protein) (HCFC1, AccessionNP_(—)005325.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HCFC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HCFC1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HCFC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18043, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Host cell factorc1 (vp16-accessory protein) (HCFC1, Accession NP_(—)005325.1), a genewhich is a host cell factor, has a role in cell proliferation and canform a complex with HSV VP16. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HCFC1.

The function of HCFC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM385.2. Hexokinase 2 (HK2,Accession NP_000180.2) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. HK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HK2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HK2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11683, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Hexokinase 2(HK2, Accession NP_(—)000180.2), a gene which plays an important role inintracellular glucose metabolism by catalyzing the conversion of glucoseto glucose-6-phosphate. and therefore may be associated withNoninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofNoninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus ., and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with HK2.

The function of HK2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1664.1. Homeo box c4 (HOXC4,Accession NP_(—)055435.2) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HOXC4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by HOXC4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXC4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19800, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box c4(HOXC4, Accession NP_(—)055435.2), a gene which is part of adevelopmental regulatory system that provides cells with specificpositional identities on the anterior-posterior axis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HOXC4.

The function of HOXC4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Homeo box c6 (HOXC6,Accession NP_710160.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. HOXC6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HOXC6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXC6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box c6(HOXC6, Accession NP_(—)710160.1), a gene which is part of adevelopmental regulatory system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HOXC6.

The function of HOXC6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Harakiri, bcl2interacting protein (contains only bh3 domain) (HRK, AccessionNP_(—)003797.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HRK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HRK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HRK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11032, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Harakiri, bcl2interacting protein (contains only bh3 domain) (HRK, AccessionNP_(—)003797.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HRK.

Heat shock 70 kda protein 9b (mortalin-2) (HSPA9B, AccessionNP_(—)004125.3) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HSPA9B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPA9B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HSPA9B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9911, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Heat shock 70 kdaprotein 9b (mortalin-2) (HSPA9B, Accession NP_(—)004125.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HSPA9B.

Inhibin, beta a (activin a, activin ab alpha polypeptide) (INHBA,Accession NP_(—)002183.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. INHBA BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by INHBA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of INHBA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18996, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Inhibin, beta a(activin a, activin ab alpha polypeptide) (INHBA, AccessionNP_(—)002183.1), a gene which inhibit respectively the secretion offollitropin by the pituitary gland. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with INHBA.

The function of INHBA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1033.2. Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 7 (KCNA7,Accession NP_(—)114092.2) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNA7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNA7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNA7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8004, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 7 (KCNA7,Accession NP_(—)114092.2), a gene which allows nerve cells toefficiently repolarize following an action potential. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNA7.

The function of KCNA7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. KIAA0711 (AccessionNP_(—)055682.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA0711 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0711, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0711 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10051,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0711(Accession NP_(—)055682.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0711.

KIAA1237 (Accession XP_(—)087386.3) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1237 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1237,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1237 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17086, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1237(Accession XP_(—)087386.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1237.

KIAA1240 (Accession XP_(—)039676.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1240 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1240,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1240 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3069, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1240(Accession XP_(—)039676.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1240.

KIAA1399 (Accession XP_(—)046685.4) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1399 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1399,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1399 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18176, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1399(Accession XP_(—)046685.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1399.

KIAA1518 (Accession NP_(—)056308.2) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1518 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1518, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1518BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1300, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1518(Accession NP_(—)056308.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1518.

KIAA1706 (Accession NP_(—)085139.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1706 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1706,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1706 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17708, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1706(Accession NP_(—)085139.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1706.

KIAA1728 (Accession XP_(—)043492.2) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1728 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1728,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1728 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6209, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1728(Accession XP_(—)043492.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1728.

Laminin, gamma 2 (LAMC2, Accession NP_(—)061486.1) is another GAM2033target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LAMC2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by LAMC2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof LAMC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15830, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Laminin, gamma 2(LAMC2, Accession NP_(—)061486.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LAMC2.

LOC116228 (Accession XP_(—)300752.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116228 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC116228, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116228 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:878, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC116228(Accession XP_(—)300752.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116228.

LOC130026 (Accession NP_(—)612477.3) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130026 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130026, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130026 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9829, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC130026(Accession NP_(—)612477.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130026.

LOC143381 (Accession XP_(—)084501.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143381 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143381, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143381 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8460, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC143381(Accession XP_(—)084501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143381.

LOC146013 (Accession XP_(—)096919.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146013 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146013, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146013 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7781, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC146013(Accession XP_(—)096919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146013.

LOC146599 (Accession XP_(—)085517.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146599 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146599, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146599 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC146599(Accession XP_(—)085517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146599.

LOC150311 (Accession XP_(—)086858.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150311 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150311, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150311 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6767, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC150311(Accession XP_(—)086858.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150311.

LOC150397 (Accession XP_(—)086907.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150397 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150397, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150397 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC150397(Accession XP_(—)086907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150397.

LOC151636 (Accession NP_(—)612144.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151636 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151636, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151636 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC151636(Accession NP_(—)612144.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151636.

LOC152794 (Accession XP_(—)087525.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152794 BINDING SITE1 and LOC152794BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC152794, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152794BINDING SITE1 and LOC152794 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11273 andSEQ ID:13308 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC152794(Accession XP_(—)087525.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152794.

LOC153442 (Accession XP_(—)098373.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153442 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153442, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153442 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:482, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC153442(Accession XP_(—)098373.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153442.

LOC154222 (Accession XP_(—)098497.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154222 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154222, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154222 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC154222(Accession XP_(—)098497.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154222.

LOC220038 (Accession XP_(—)166257.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220038 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220038, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220038 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC220038(Accession XP_(—)166257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220038.

LOC220739 (Accession XP_(—)167548.3) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220739 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220739, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220739 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4991, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC220739(Accession XP_(—)167548.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220739.

LOC221889 (Accession XP_(—)166513.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221889 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221889, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221889 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12817, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC221889(Accession XP_(—)166513.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221889.

LOC254826 (Accession XP_(—)173188.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254826 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254826, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254826 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:647, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC254826(Accession XP_(—)173188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254826.

LOC283050 (Accession XP_(—)210872.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283050 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283050, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283050 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10331, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC283050(Accession XP_(—)210872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283050.

LOC283386 (Accession XP_(—)208656.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283386 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283386, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283386 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6632, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC283386(Accession XP_(—)208656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283386.

LOC283403 (Accession XP_(—)211028.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283403 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283403, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283403 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5737, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC283403(Accession XP_(—)211028.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283403.

LOC283452 (Accession XP_(—)208679.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283452 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283452, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283452 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10804, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC283452(Accession XP_(—)208679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283452.

LOC283588 (Accession NP_(—)787093.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283588 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283588, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283588 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1881, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC283588(Accession NP_(—)787093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283588.

LOC283818 (Accession XP_(—)211218.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283818 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283818, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283818 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11219, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC283818(Accession XP_(—)211218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283818.

LOC284117 (Accession XP_(—)209024.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284117 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284117, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284117 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3307, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC284117(Accession XP_(—)209024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284117.

LOC284515 (Accession XP_(—)208210.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284515 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284515, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284515 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13346, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC284515(Accession XP_(—)208210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284515.

LOC285123 (Accession XP_(—)211773.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285123 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18981, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC285123(Accession XP_(—)211773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285123.

LOC285399 (Accession XP_(—)211880.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285399 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285399, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285399 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9690, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC285399(Accession XP_(—)211880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285399.

LOC285735 (Accession XP_(—)212002.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285735 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285735, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285735 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11051, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC285735(Accession XP_(—)212002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285735.

LOC285805 (Accession XP_(—)212027.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285805 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285805, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285805 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16704, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC285805(Accession XP_(—)212027.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285805.

LOC285950 (Accession XP_(—)212089.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285950 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285950, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285950 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC285950(Accession XP_(—)212089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285950.

LOC286184 (Accession XP_(—)212216.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286184 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286184, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286184 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC286184(Accession XP_(—)212216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286184.

LOC286197 (Accession XP_(—)209940.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286197 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286197, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286197 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17366, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC286197(Accession XP_(—)209940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286197.

LOC286211 (Accession XP_(—)209949.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286211 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286211, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286211 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC286211(Accession XP_(—)209949.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286211.

LOC286438 (Accession XP_(—)208421.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286438 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286438, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286438 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14291, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC286438(Accession XP_(—)208421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286438.

LOC339212 (Accession XP_(—)290271.2) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339212 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339212, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339212 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19779, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC339212(Accession XP_(—)290271.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339212.

LOC339414 (Accession XP_(—)170914.2) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339414 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339414, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339414 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC339414(Accession XP_(—)170914.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339414.

LOC339846 (Accession XP_(—)295084.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339846 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339846, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339846 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC339846(Accession XP_(—)295084.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339846.

LOC339865 (Accession XP_(—)295089.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339865 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339865, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339865 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3018, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC339865(Accession XP_(—)295089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339865.

LOC339894 (Accession XP_(—)295095.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3796, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC339894(Accession XP_(—)295095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339894.

LOC339975 (Accession XP_(—)295115.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339975 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339975, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339975 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1577, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC339975(Accession XP_(—)295115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339975.

LOC348259 (Accession XP_(—)302702.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348259 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348259, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348259 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC348259(Accession XP_(—)302702.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348259.

LOC348442 (Accession XP_(—)057659.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348442 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348442, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348442 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:878, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC348442(Accession XP_(—)057659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348442.

LOC349059 (Accession XP_(—)302946.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349059 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349059, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349059 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC349059(Accession XP_(—)302946.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349059.

LOC83468 (Accession NP_(—)112592.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC83468 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC83468,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC83468 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17323, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC83468(Accession NP_(—)112592.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC83468.

LOC84549 (Accession NP_(—)115898.2) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC84549 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC84549,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC84549 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC84549(Accession NP_(—)115898.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC84549.

LOC90110 (Accession XP_(—)029046.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90110 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90110,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90110 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC90110(Accession XP_(—)029046.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90110.

LOC91565 (Accession XP_(—)039231.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91565 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91565,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91565 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC91565(Accession XP_(—)039231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91565.

LOC92235 (Accession XP_(—)043739.2) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92235 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92235,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92235 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11714, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LOC92235(Accession XP_(—)043739.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92235.

Loss of heterozygosity, 11, chromosomal region 2, gene a (LOH11CR2A,Accession NP_(—)055437.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOH11CR2A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOH11CR2A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOH11CR2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9708, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Loss ofheterozygosity, 11, chromosomal region 2, gene a (LOH11CR2A, AccessionNP_(—)055437.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOH11CR2A.

LRP15 (Accession NP_(—)443185.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LRP15 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LRP15,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LRP15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18470, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of LRP15 (AccessionNP_(—)443185.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LRP15.

MGC10765 (Accession NP_(—)077321.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10765 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10765,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10765 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4067, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of MGC10765(Accession NP_(—)077321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10765.

MGC13017 (Accession NP_(—)542387.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13017 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13017,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13017 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:878, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of MGC13017(Accession NP_(—)542387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13017.

MGC39662 (Accession NP_(—)689607.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC39662 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39662,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39662 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12535, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of MGC39662(Accession NP_(—)689607.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC39662.

MGC46336 (Accession XP_(—)290712.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC46336 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC46336,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC46336 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20034, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of MGC46336(Accession XP_(—)290712.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC46336.

MGC46680 (Accession NP_(—)776169.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC46680 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC46680,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC46680 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3484, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of MGC46680(Accession NP_(—)776169.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC46680.

Mov10, moloney leukemia virus 10, homolog (mouse) (MOV10, AccessionNP_(—)066014.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MOV10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MOV10, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MOV10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13490, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Mov10, moloneyleukemia virus 10, homolog (mouse) (MOV10, Accession NP_(—)066014.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MOV10.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein s15 (MRPS15, Accession NP_112570.2) isanother GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS15BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPS15, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPS15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14750, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s15 (MRPS15, Accession NP_(—)112570.2) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPS15.

N-deacetylase/n-sulfotransferase (heparan glucosaminyl) 2 (NDST2,Accession NP_(—)003626.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NDST2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDST2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDST2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17608, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition ofN-deacetylase/n-sulfotransferase (heparan glucosaminyl) 2 (NDST2,Accession NP_(—)003626.1), a gene which catalyses the n-sulfation andn-deacetylation of glucosamine of the glycosaminoglycan in heparinsulfate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NDST2.

The function of NDST2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM282.2. Nima (never in mitosisgene a)-related kinase 3 (NEK3, Accession NP_(—)002489.1) is anotherGAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NEK3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NEK3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NEK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3534, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Nima (never inmitosis gene a)-related kinase 3 (NEK3, Accession NP_(—)002489.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NEK3.

Nima (never in mitosis gene a)-related kinase 3 (NEK3, AccessionNP_(—)689933.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NEK3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NEK3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NEK3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3534, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Nima (never inmitosis gene a)-related kinase 3 (NEK3, Accession NP_(—)689933.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NEK3.

Nescient helix loop helix 1 (NHLH1, Accession NP_(—)005589.1) is anotherGAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NHLH1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by NHLH1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NHLH1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2657, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Nescient helixloop helix 1 (NHLH1, Accession NP_(—)005589.1), a gene which may have arole in development of the nervous system. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NHLH1.

The function of NHLH1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM354.1. NYD-SP15 (AccessionNP_(—)112173.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NYD-SP15 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NYD-SP15, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NYD-SP15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12731,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of NYD-SP15(Accession NP_(—)112173.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NYD-SP15.

Opiate receptor-like 1 (OPRL1, Accession NP_(—)000904.1) is anotherGAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OPRL1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by OPRL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OPRL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6428, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Opiatereceptor-like 1 (OPRL1, Accession NP_(—)000904.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OPRL1.

OS4 (Accession NP_(—)005721.2) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. OS4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OS4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OS4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16829, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of OS4 (AccessionNP_(—)005721.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OS4.

Pyrimidinergic receptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 6 (P2RY6, AccessionNP_(—)004145.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P2RY6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by P2RY6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P2RY6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Pyrimidinergicreceptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 6 (P2RY6, Accession NP_(—)004145.1), agene which mediates cellular responses to nucleotides. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RY6.

The function of P2RY6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Protocadherin 10(PCDH10, Accession NP_(—)116586.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH10 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PCDH10, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDH10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12871, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 10(PCDH10, Accession NP_(—)116586.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDH10.

Protocadherin 10 (PCDH10, Accession NP_(—)065866.1) is another GAM2033target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH10 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDH10, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDH10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12871, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 10(PCDH10, Accession NP_(—)065866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDH10.

PJA2 (Accession NP_(—)055634.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PJA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PJA2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PJA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8114, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of PJA2 (AccessionNP_(—)055634.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PJA2.

Peripheral myelin protein 2 (PMP2, Accession NP_(—)002668.1) is anotherGAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PMP2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PMP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PMP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3068, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Peripheral myelinprotein 2 (PMP2, Accession NP_(—)002668.1), a gene which is a lipidtransport protein in schwann cells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PMP2.

The function of PMP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM402.1. Pou domain, class 2,associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, Accession NP_(—)006226.1) is anotherGAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POU2AF1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by POU2AF1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POU2AF1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17878, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class2, associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, Accession NP_(—)006226.1), a genewhich is a transcriptional coactivator that specifically associates witheither oct1 or oct2 and therefore may be associated with A form ofb-cell leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of A form of b-cell leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POU2AF1.

The function of POU2AF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Protein phosphatase 1,regulatory subunit 10 (PPP1R10, Accession NP_(—)002705.2) is anotherGAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP1R10 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PPP1R10, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17303, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory subunit 10 (PPP1R10, Accession NP_002705.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPP1R10.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B,Accession NP_(—)002472.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPP1R12B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R12BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18058, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNP_(—)002472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B,Accession NP_(—)115288.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPP1R12B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R12BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18058, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNP_(—)115288.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

Rab13, member ras oncogene family (RAB13, Accession NP_(—)002861.1) isanother GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB13BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB13, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5259, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Rab13, member rasoncogene family (RAB13, Accession NP_(—)002861.1), a gene which is amember of the RAB family of small GTPases. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAB13.

The function of RAB13 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Rab7, member rasoncogene family-like 1 (RAB7L1, Accession NP_(—)003920.1) is anotherGAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB7L1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RAB7L1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB7L1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9099, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Rab7, member rasoncogene family-like 1 (RAB7L1, Accession NP_(—)003920.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB7L1.

RBT1 (Accession NP_(—)037500.2) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RBT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RBT1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RBT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11335, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of RBT1 (AccessionNP_(—)037500.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RBT1.

Rho-related btb domain containing 2 (RHOBTB2, Accession NP_055993.1) isanother GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RHOBTB2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RHOBTB2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RHOBTB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4604, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Rho-related btbdomain containing 2 (RHOBTB2, Accession NP_(—)055993.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RHOBTB2.

Receptor tyrosine kinase-like orphan receptor 1 (ROR1, AccessionNP_(—)005003.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ROR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ROR1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ROR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5888, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Receptor tyrosinekinase-like orphan receptor 1 (ROR1, Accession NP_(—)005003.1), a genewhich is of unknown function. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ROR1.

The function of ROR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM767.2. Reticulon 2 (RTN2,Accession NP_005610.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. RTN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RTN2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RTN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8997, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Reticulon 2(RTN2, Accession NP_(—)005610.1), a gene which is a member of thereticulon (neuroendocrine-specific, NSP) family. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RTN2.

The function of RTN2 has been established by previous studies. Roebroeket al. (1998) identified 3 novel homologs of RTN1 (OMIM Ref. No. 600865)in DNA sequence databases. RTN2 sequences were found in a 106-kb genomicregion around the ERCC1 (OMIM Ref. No. 126380) locus sequenced byMartin-Gallardo et al. (1992); thus, the RTN2 gene is localized to humanchromosome 19q13.3. The gene consists of 11 exons spanning approximately12 kb. Northern blots of several cell lines showed RTN2 expression asmRNAs of 1.3 and 2.3 kb. RT-PCR analysis demonstrated that these bandsare produced by 3 alternatively spliced cDNA variants: RTN2A (545 aminoacids), RTN2B (472 amino acids), and RTN2C (205 amino acids). Northernblot analysis of human tissues revealed that the RTN2 gene is expressedin a variety of tissues, with strikingly high expression of the 1.3-kbmRNA in skeletal muscle

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Roebroek, A. J. M.; Contreras, B.; Pauli, I. G. L.; Van de Ven, W. J.M.: cDNA cloning, genomic organization, and expression of the human RTN2gene, a member of a gene family encoding reticulons. Genomics 51:98-106,1998; and

Martin-Gallardo, A.; McCombie, W. R.; Gocayne, J. D.; FitzGerald, M. G.;Wallace, S.; Lee, B. M. B.; Lamerdin, J.; Trapp, S.; Kelley, J. M.; Liu,L.-I.; Dubnick, M.; Johnston-Dow, L. A.; Ke.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of RTN2 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 603183, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Splicing factor 3b, subunit 1, 155 kda (SF3B1, AccessionNP_(—)036565.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SF3B1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SF3B1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SF3B1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13074, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Splicing factor3b, subunit 1, 155 kda (SF3B1, Accession NP_(—)036565.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SF3B1.

Surfactant, pulmonary-associated protein a2 (SFTPA2, AccessionNP_(—)008857.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SFTPA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SFTPA2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SFTPA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11609, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Surfactant,pulmonary-associated protein a2 (SFTPA2, Accession NP_(—)008857.1), agene which plays a role in innate host defense in the lung. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SFTPA2.

The function of SFTPA2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM240.1. N-sulfoglucosaminesulfohydrolase (sulfamidase) (SGSH, Accession NP_(—)000190.1) is anotherGAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SGSH BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SGSH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SGSHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2077, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition ofN-sulfoglucosamine sulfohydrolase (sulfamidase) (SGSH, AccessionNP_(—)000190.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SGSH.

Solute carrier family 26, member 7 (SLC26A7, Accession NP_(—)439897.1)is another GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC26A7BINDING SITE1 and SLC26A7 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySLC26A7, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC26A7 BINDING SITE1 andSLC26A7 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1641 and SEQ ID:16968respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 26, member 7 (SLC26A7, Accession NP_(—)439897.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC26A7.

Solute carrier family 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 6(SLC2A6, Accession NP_(—)060055.1) is another GAM2033 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC2A6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC2A6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC2A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10370, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 6 (SLC2A6, AccessionNP_(—)060055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC2A6.

SMYD2 (Accession NP_(—)064582.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SMYD2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SMYD2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMYD2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8651, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of SMYD2 (AccessionNP_(—)064582.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMYD2.

Surfeit 5 (SURF5, Accession NP_(—)852468.1) is another GAM2033 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SURF5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by SURF5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SURF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16437, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Surfeit 5 (SURF5,Accession NP_(—)852468.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SURF5.

Surfeit 6 (SURF6, Accession NP_(—)006744.2) is another GAM2033 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SURF6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySURF6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SURF6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16547, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Surfeit 6 (SURF6,Accession NP_(—)006744.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SURF6.

Tyrosyl-dna phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1, Accession NP_(—)060789.2) isanother GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TDP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TDP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TDP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12885, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Tyrosyl-dnaphosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1, Accession NP_(—)060789.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TDP1.

Telomerase-associated protein 1 (TEP1, Accession NP_(—)009041.2) isanother GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TEP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TEP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TEP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10717, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition ofTelomerase-associated protein 1 (TEP1, Accession NP_(—)009041.2), a genewhich interacts with active telomerase RNA. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TEP1.

The function of TEP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Transforming growthfactor, alpha (TGFA, Accession NP_(—)003227.1) is another GAM2033 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TGFA BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTGFA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGFA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16678, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Transforminggrowth factor, alpha (TGFA, Accession NP_(—)003227.1), a gene which isable to bind to the egf receptor and to act synergistically with tgfbeta to promote anchorage-independent cell proliferation in soft agar.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGFA.

The function of TGFA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Transforming growthfactor, beta 3 (TGFB3, Accession NP_(—)003230.1) is another GAM2033target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TGFB3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TGFB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGFB3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16004, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Transforminggrowth factor, beta 3 (TGFB3, Accession NP_(—)003230.1), a gene which isinvolved in embryogenesis and cell differentiation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TGFB3.

The function of TGFB3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM483.1. Tousled-like kinase 2(TLK2, Accession NP_(—)006843.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TLK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TLK2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TLK2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19779, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Tousled-likekinase 2 (TLK2, Accession NP_(—)006843.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TLK2.

Tumor necrosis factor (ligand) superfamily, member 4(tax-transcriptionally activated glycoprotein 1, 34 kda) (TNFSF4,Accession NP_(—)003317.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFSF4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFSF4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFSF4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1426, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor (ligand) superfamily, member 4 (tax-transcriptionally activatedglycoprotein 1, 34 kda) (TNFSF4, Accession NP_(—)003317.1), a gene whichco-stimulates t cell proliferation and cytokine production. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TNFSF4.

The function of TNFSF4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM841.1. Tumor protein p53inducible nuclear protein 1 (TP53INP1, Accession NP_(—)150601.1) isanother GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TP53INP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TP53INP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TP53INP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15816, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Tumor protein p53inducible nuclear protein 1 (TP53INP1, Accession NP_(—)150601.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TP53INP1.

TRA16 (Accession NP_(—)795361.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRA16 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRA16,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRA16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1186, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of TRA16 (AccessionNP_(—)795361.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRA16.

Tripartite motif-containing 9 (TRIM9, Accession NP_(—)055978.2) isanother GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM9, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TRIM9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1798,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 9 (TRIM9, Accession NP_(—)055978.2), a gene which mayfunction as a positive regulator for mannosylphosphate transferase andis required to mediate mannosylphosphate transfer in both the core andouter chain portions of n-linked. oligosaccharides. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM9.

The function of TRIM9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Translin (TSN,Accession NP_(—)004613.1) is another GAM2033 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TSN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TSN, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TSN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7612, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Translin (TSN,Accession NP_(—)004613.1), a gene which is a DNA binding protein andinvolved in DNA repair, replication, or recombination. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2033 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TSN.

The function of TSN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Williams-beurensyndrome chromosome region 1 (WBSCR1, Accession NP_(—)114381.1) isanother GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WBSCR1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of WBSCR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12817, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Williams-beurensyndrome chromosome region 1 (WBSCR1, Accession NP_(—)114381.1), a genewhich stimulates protein translation and therefore may be associatedwith Williams syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Williams syndrome, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR1.

The function of WBSCR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Williams-beurensyndrome chromosome region 1 (WBSCR1, Accession NP_(—)071496.1) isanother GAM2033 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WBSCR1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of WBSCR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12817, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2033 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:305.

Another function of GAM2033 is therefore inhibition of Williams-beurensyndrome chromosome region 1 (WBSCR1, Accession NP_(—)071496.1), a genewhich stimulates protein translation and therefore may be associatedwith Williams syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2033 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Williams syndrome, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR1.

The function of WBSCR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 2071 (GAM2071), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM2071 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM2071 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM2071 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM2071 gene encodes a GAM2071 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM2071 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:102, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM2071 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM2071 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM2071 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM2071 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:102, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM2071folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM2071 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA is designated SEQID:371, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM2071 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM2071 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM2071target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM2071 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM2071 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM2071 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM2071 target RNA into GAM2071 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM2071 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM2071 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM2071 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM2071 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM2071 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM2071 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM2071 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM2071 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

15E1.2 (Accession XP_(—)290596.1) is a GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. 15E1.2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by 15E1.2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of 15E1.2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

A function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of 15E1.2 (AccessionXP_(—)290596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith 15E1.2.

Alpha-1-b glycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. A1BG BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by A1BG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of A1BGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10791, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Alpha-1-bglycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2), a gene which a plasmaprotein of unknown function. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with A1BG.

The function of A1BG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1.Aminoadipate-semialdehyde synthase (AASS, Accession NP_(—)005754.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AASS BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by AASS, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AASSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18163, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofAminoadipate-semialdehyde synthase (AASS, Accession NP_(—)005754.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AASS.

ABCA13 (Accession NP_(—)689914.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCA13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ABCA13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCA13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of ABCA13 (AccessionNP_(—)689914.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABCA13.

Actin binding lim protein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006710.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABLIM1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABLIM1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABLIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Actin binding limprotein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006710.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABLIM1.

Actin binding lim protein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)002304.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABLIM1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABLIM1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABLIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Actin binding limprotein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)002304.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABLIM1.

Actin binding lim protein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006711.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABLIM1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABLIM1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABLIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Actin binding limprotein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006711.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABLIM1.

Acyl-coenzyme a dehydrogenase, short/branched chain (ACADSB, AccessionNP_001600.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ACADSB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACADSB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ACADSB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14907, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Acyl-coenzyme adehydrogenase, short/branched chain (ACADSB, Accession NP_(—)001600.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ACADSB.

A disintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 4 (ADAMTS4, Accession NP_(—)005090.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAMTS4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ADAMTS4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADAMTS4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1318, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Adisintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 4 (ADAMTS4, Accession NP_(—)005090.1), agene which cleaves aggrecan, a cartilage proteoglycan, and may beinvolved in its turnover. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADAMTS4.

The function of ADAMTS4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Adenylate cyclase 5(ADCY5, Accession XP_(—)171048.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ADCY5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADCY5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADCY5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19656, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase5 (ADCY5, Accession XP_(—)171048.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ADCY5.

Adenylate cyclase 6 (ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)056085.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCY6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ADCY6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADCY6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14908, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase6 (ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)056085.1), a gene which this a membrane-bound,ca(2+)-inhibitable adenylyl cyclase (by similarity). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADCY6.

The function of ADCY6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.2. Agmatine ureohydrolase(agmatinase) (AGMAT, Accession NP_(—)079034.2) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AGMAT BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAGMAT, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AGMAT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Agmatineureohydrolase (agmatinase) (AGMAT, Accession NP_(—)079034.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AGMAT.

Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR, Accession NP_(—)001612.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AHR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by AHR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AHRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9011, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Aryl hydrocarbonreceptor (AHR, Accession NP_(—)001612.1), a gene which plays a role inmodulating carcinogenesis through the induction ofxenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes and therefore may be associated withStomach tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Stomach tumors, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with AHR.

The function of AHR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Absent in melanoma 1(AIM1, Accession XP_(—)166300.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AIM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AIM1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1383, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Absent inmelanoma 1 (AIM1, Accession XP_(—)166300.1), a gene which is altered inassociation with tumor suppression in a model of human melanoma andtherefore may be associated with Malignant melanoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMalignant melanoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AIM1.

The function of AIM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Aldehyde dehydrogenase1 family, member b1 (ALDH1B1, Accession NP_(—)000683.3) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALDH1B1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ALDH1B1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALDH1B1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19434, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 1 family, member b1 (ALDH1B1, Accession NP_(—)000683.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH1B1.

Arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase (ALOX15, Accession NP_(—)001131.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALOX15BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ALOX15, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofALOX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18901, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Arachidonate15-lipoxygenase (ALOX15, Accession NP_(—)001131.1), a gene whichconverts arachidonic acid to 15s-hydroperoxyeicosatetraenoic acid.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALOX15.

The function of ALOX15 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. AMID (AccessionNP_(—)116186.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AMID BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AMID, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AMID BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2328, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of AMID (AccessionNP_(—)116186.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AMID.

Angiomotin like 1 (AMOTL1, Accession NP_(—)570899.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AMOTL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby AMOTL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AMOTL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18210, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Angiomotin like 1(AMOTL1, Accession NP_(—)570899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with AMOTL1.

Ankyrin repeat domain 6 (ANKRD6, Accession NP_(—)055757.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANKRD6 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ANKRD6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANKRD6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11653, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatdomain 6 (ANKRD6, Accession NP_(—)055757.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ANKRD6.

AP1S3 (Accession XP_(—)291023.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AP1S3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by AP1S3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AP1S3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15779, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of AP1S3 (AccessionXP_(—)291023.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AP1S3.

Adaptor-related protein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit (AP3S2, AccessionNP_(—)005820.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AP3S2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AP3S2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP3S2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6113, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit (AP3S2, Accession NP_(—)005820.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP3S2.

Apoptotic protease activating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1)is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APAF1BINDING SITE1 and APAF1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by APAF1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APAF1 BINDING SITE1 andAPAF1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1306 and SEQ ID:803 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Apoptoticprotease activating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1), a genewhich functions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads tocaspase 9 dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may beassociated with Cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APAF1 BINDING SITE1 andAPAF1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by APAF1, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of APAF1 BINDING SITE1 and APAF1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:803 and SEQ ID:1306 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Apoptoticprotease activating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1), a genewhich functions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads tocaspase 9 dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may beassociated with Cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. APM1 (AccessionNP_(—)004788.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. APM1 BINDING SITE1 and APM1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by APM1, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of APM1 BINDING SITE1 and APM1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:13551 and SEQ ID:1962 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of APM1 (AccessionNP_(—)004788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APM1.

Apolipoprotein b mrna editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3f(APOBEC3F, Accession NP_(—)660341.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. APOBEC3F BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APOBEC3F,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOBEC3F BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5126, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein bmrna editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3f (APOBEC3F, AccessionNP_(—)660341.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APOBEC3F.

Apolipoprotein l, 2 (APOL2, Accession NP_(—)112092.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APOL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APOL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16087, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,2 (APOL2, Accession NP_(—)112092.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with APOL2.

Apolipoprotein l, 2 (APOL2, Accession NP_(—)663612.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APOL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APOL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16087, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,2 (APOL2, Accession NP_(—)663612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with APOL2.

APPL (Accession NP_(—)036228.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APPL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APPL, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of APPL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12386, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of APPL (AccessionNP_(—)036228.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APPL.

Aquaporin 6, kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)001643.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AQP6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2103, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6,kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)001643.1), a gene whichparticipates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Aquaporin 6, kidneyspecific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AQP6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2103, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6,kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1), a gene whichparticipates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Adp-ribosylation factor4-like (ARF4L, Accession NP_(—)001652.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ARF4L BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARF4L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARF4L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16932, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Adp-ribosylationfactor 4-like (ARF4L, Accession NP_(—)001652.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ARF4L.

Ras homolog gene family, member a (ARHA, Accession NP_(—)001655.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHA BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ARHA, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2467, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ras homolog genefamily, member a (ARHA, Accession NP_(—)001655.1), a gene whichregulates remodeling of the actin cytoskeleton during cell morphogenesisand motility. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARHA.

The function of ARHA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Ras homolog genefamily, member f (in filopodia) (ARHF, Accession NP_(—)061907.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHF BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ARHF, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3172, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ras homolog genefamily, member f (in filopodia) (ARHF, Accession NP_(—)061907.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHF.

Rho gtpase activating protein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ARHGAP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ARHGAP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8690, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Rho gtpaseactivating protein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGAP1.

ARHGAP11A (Accession NP_(—)055598.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP11A BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byARHGAP11A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGAP11A BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of ARHGAP11A(Accession NP_(—)055598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARHGAP11A.

ARPP-19 (Accession NP_(—)006619.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ARPP-19 BINDING SITE1 and ARPP-19 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by ARPP-19, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARPP-19BINDING SITE1 and ARPP-19 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18664 and SEQID:5121 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of ARPP-19(Accession NP_(—)006619.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARPP-19.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 16 (ASB16, AccessionNP_(—)543139.4) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASB16, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ASB16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11661, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 16 (ASB16, Accession NP_(—)543139.4) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB16.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, AccessionNP_(—)060343.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB6 BINDING SITE1 and ASB6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byASB6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASB6 BINDING SITE1 andASB6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:20186 and SEQ ID:1654respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, Accession NP_(—)060343.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB6.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, AccessionNP_(—)821066.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB6 BINDING SITE1 and ASB6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byASB6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASB6 BINDING SITE1 andASB6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:20186 and SEQ ID:1654respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, Accession NP_(—)821066.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB6.

ASE-1 (Accession NP_(—)036231.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ASE-1 BINDING SITE1 and ASE-1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byASE-1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASE-1 BINDING SITE1 andASE-1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9101 and SEQ ID:9988respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of ASE-1 (AccessionNP_(—)036231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ASE-1.

Atpase, (na+)/k+ transporting, beta 4 polypeptide (ATP1B4, AccessionNP_(—)036201.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP1B4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP1B4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP1B4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15678, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, (na+)/k+transporting, beta 4 polypeptide (ATP1B4, Accession NP_(—)036201.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP1B4.

Atpase, ca++ transporting, type 2c, member 1 (ATP2C1, AccessionNP_(—)055197.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP2C1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP2C1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP2C1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4782, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, ca++transporting, type 2c, member 1 (ATP2C1, Accession NP_(—)055197.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP2C1.

Atpase, h+ transporting, lysosomal 38 kda, v0 subunit d isoform 2(ATP6V0D2, Accession NP_(—)689778.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP6V0D2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP6V0D2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V0D2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7490, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, h+transporting, lysosomal 38 kda, v0 subunit d isoform 2 (ATP6V0D2,Accession NP_(—)689778.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATP6V0D2.

Atpase, cu++ transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A,Accession NP_(—)000043.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP7A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP7A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP7A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, cu++transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A, AccessionNP_(—)000043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP7A.

Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)068713.2) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5485, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)068713.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)001690.2) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5485, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)001690.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B4GALT5, Accession NP_(—)004767.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. B4GALT5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by B4GALT5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B4GALT5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10889, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B4GALT5, Accession NP_(—)004767.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with B4GALT5.

Btb and cnc homology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 1(BACH1, Accession NP_(—)001177.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BACH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BACH1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACH1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Btb and cnchomology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 1 (BACH1,Accession NP_(—)001177.1), a gene which acts as repressor or activator,binds to nf-e2 binding sites. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with BACH1.

The function of BACH1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM100.1. Bcl2-associatedathanogene 5 (BAG5, Accession NP_(—)004864.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BAG5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBAG5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BAG5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19878, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Bcl2-associatedathanogene 5 (BAG5, Accession NP_(—)004864.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BAG5.

Bai1-associated protein 3 (BAIAP3, Accession NP_(—)003924.2) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BAIAP3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BAIAP3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BAIAP3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14634, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Bai1-associatedprotein 3 (BAIAP3, Accession NP_(—)003924.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BAIAP3.

B-cell cll/lymphoma 10 (BCL10, Accession NP_(—)003912.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCL10 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BCL10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCL10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17565, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of B-cellcll/lymphoma 10 (BCL10, Accession NP_(—)003912.1), a gene which is apositive regulator of lymphocyte proliferation, NF-kappaB activator. andtherefore may be associated with Malt lymphoma, follicular lymphoma.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Malt lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with BCL10.

The function of BCL10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Bradykinin receptor b1(BDKRB1, Accession NP_(—)000701.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BDKRB1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BDKRB1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BDKRB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Bradykininreceptor b1 (BDKRB1, Accession NP_(—)000701.2), a gene which mediatesintracellular calcium flux. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with BDKRB1.

The function of BDKRB1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. B double prime 1,subunit of rna polymerase iii transcription initiation factor iiib(BDP1, Accession NP_(—)060899.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BDP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BDP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BDP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4304, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of B double prime 1,subunit of rna polymerase iii transcription initiation factor iiib(BDP1, Accession NP_(—)060899.1), a gene which activates RNA polymeraseIII transcription. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BDP1.

The function of BDP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM146.1. BENE (AccessionNP_(—)005425.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BENE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BENE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BENE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3688, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of BENE (AccessionNP_(—)005425.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BENE.

Bone morphogenetic protein 1 (BMP1, Accession NP_(—)006120.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BMP1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by BMP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof BMP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:769, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Bonemorphogenetic protein 1 (BMP1, Accession NP_(—)006120.1), a gene whichcleaves procollagens leading to formation of extracellular matrix.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BMP1.

The function of BMP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. BNIP-S (AccessionNP_(—)612122.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BNIP-S BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BNIP-S,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BNIP-S BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17763, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of BNIP-S (AccessionNP_(—)612122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BNIP-S.

Butyrophilin, subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NP_(—)008979.2)is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTN3A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BTN3A1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBTN3A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17858, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Butyrophilin,subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NP_(—)008979.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BTN3A1.

BXDC1 (Accession XP_(—)166303.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BXDC1 BINDING SITE1 and BXDC1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byBXDC1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BXDC1 BINDING SITE1 andBXDC1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:711 and SEQ ID:7070 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of BXDC1 (AccessionXP_(—)166303.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BXDC1.

BY55 (Accession NP_(—)008984.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BY55 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BY55, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BY55 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17712, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of BY55 (AccessionNP_(—)008984.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BY55.

Chromosome 11 open reading frame 17 (C11orf17, Accession NP_(—)065693.2)is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C11orf17BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C11orf17, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C11orf17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13793, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 11open reading frame 17 (C11orf17, Accession NP_(—)065693.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C11orf17.

Chromosome 11 open reading frame 9 (C11orf9, Accession NP_(—)037411.1)is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C11orf9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C11orf9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C11orf9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5710, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 11open reading frame 9 (C11orf9, Accession NP_(—)037411.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C11orf9.

Chromosome 13 open reading frame 1 (C13orf1, Accession NP_(—)065189.1)is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C13orf1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C13orf1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C13orf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2596, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 13open reading frame 1 (C13orf1, Accession NP_(—)065189.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C13orf1.

Chromosome 14 open reading frame 1 (C14orf1, Accession NP_(—)009107.1)is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C14orf1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C14orf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2950, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 14open reading frame 1 (C14orf1, Accession NP_(—)009107.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C14orf1.

C14orf143 (Accession NP_(—)660274.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf143 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf143, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf143 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11599, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of C14orf143(Accession NP_(—)660274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf143.

C14orf92 (Accession NP_(—)055643.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf92 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf92,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf92 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of C14orf92(Accession NP_(—)055643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf92.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1)is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf24, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C1orf24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:601,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf24.

C1q and tumor necrosis factor related protein 6 (C1QTNF6, AccessionNP_(—)114116.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C1QTNF6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1QTNF6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C1QTNF6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18746,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of C1q and tumornecrosis factor related protein 6 (C1QTNF6, Accession NP_(—)114116.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C1QTNF6.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 108 (C21orf108, AccessionXP_(—)114191.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C21orf108 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C21orf108, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C21orf108 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2886,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21open reading frame 108 (C21orf108, Accession XP_(—)114191.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf108.

Chromosome 22 open reading frame 19 (C22orf19, Accession NP_(—)003669.2)is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C22orf19BINDING SITE1 and C22orf19 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by C22orf19, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C22orf19 BINDING SITE1 and C22orf19 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:16921 and SEQ ID:14748 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 22open reading frame 19 (C22orf19, Accession NP_(—)003669.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C22orf19.

C3F (Accession NP_(—)005759.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C3F BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C3F, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C3F BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15743, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of C3F (AccessionNP_(—)005759.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C3F.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)115761.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C5orf4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C5orf4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10925, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)115761.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf4.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)057432.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C5orf4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C5orf4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10925, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)057432.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf4.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 7 (C5orf7, Accession NP_(—)057688.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C5orf7, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC5orf7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7567, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 7 (C5orf7, Accession NP_(—)057688.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf7.

C6orf141 (Accession NP_(—)699175.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf141 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf141,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf141 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12169, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of C6orf141(Accession NP_(—)699175.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf141.

Chromosome 6 open reading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1)is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf33BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C6orf33, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C6orf33 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7278, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 6 openreading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C6orf33.

C6orf5 (Accession NP_(—)056339.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of C6orf5 (AccessionNP_(—)056339.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf5.

C6orf57 (Accession NP_(—)660310.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf57 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf57,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf57 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6442, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of C6orf57(Accession NP_(—)660310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf57.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NP_(—)061829.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf9BINDING SITE1 and C9orf9 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by C9orf9, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of C9orf9 BINDING SITE1 and C9orf9 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:13797 and SEQ ID:19273 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NP_(—)061829.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf9.

Carbonic anhydrase va, mitochondrial (CA5A, Accession NP_(—)001730.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CA5A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CA5A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CA5ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6692, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Carbonicanhydrase va, mitochondrial (CA5A, Accession NP_(—)001730.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CA5A.

Caspase 8, apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, AccessionNP_(—)203519.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CASP8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203519.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203520.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9100,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203520.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)001219.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9100,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)001219.2), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203521.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9100,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203521.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Core-binding factor,runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2, AccessionNP_(—)005084.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CBFA2T2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)005084.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Core-binding factor,runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2, AccessionNP_(—)787060.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CBFA2T2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)787060.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Chemokine (c-c motif)ligand 16 (CCL16, Accession NP_(—)004581.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL16 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCCL16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCL16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10633, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 16 (CCL16, Accession NP_(—)004581.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL16.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL22BINDING SITE1 and CCL22 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CCL22, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CCL22 BINDING SITE1 and CCL22 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:16005 and SEQ ID:11649 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL22.

Cyclin f (CCNF, Accession NP_(—)001752.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCNF BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCCNF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14395, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin f (CCNF,Accession NP_(—)001752.1), a gene which likely to be involved in thecontrol of the cell cycle during s phase and g2. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCNF.

The function of CCNF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Chemokine (c-c motif)receptor 5 (CCR5, Accession NP_(—)000570.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCR5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCCR5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCR5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17905, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor 5 (CCR5, Accession NP_(—)000570.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCR5.

Cd209 antigen (CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD209 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CD209, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD209 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8229, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Cd209 antigen(CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1), a gene which may play an importantrole in the CD4-independent association of HIV with cells. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD209.

The function of CD209 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Cd24 antigen (smallcell lung carcinoma cluster 4 antigen) (CD24, Accession NP_(—)037362.1)is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CD24, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCD24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18593, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Cd24 antigen(small cell lung carcinoma cluster 4 antigen) (CD24, AccessionNP_(—)037362.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CD24.

Cdc14 cell division cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B,Accession NP_(—)201589.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDC14B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDC14B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC14BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7919, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Cdc14 celldivision cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B, AccessionNP_(—)201589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDC14B.

Cell division cycle 2-like 2 (CDC2L2, Accession NP_(—)296370.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDC2L2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDC2L2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CDC2L2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8250,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Cell divisioncycle 2-like 2 (CDC2L2, Accession NP_(—)296370.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC2L2.

CDCP1 (Accession NP_(—)073753.3) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDCP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDCP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDCP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20095, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of CDCP1 (AccessionNP_(—)073753.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDCP1.

Cadherin 1, type 1, e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, AccessionNP_(—)004351.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDH1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3667, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 1, type1, e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, Accession NP_(—)004351.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH1.

CDK11 (Accession XP_(—)166324.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDK11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDK11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDK11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5408, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of CDK11 (AccessionXP_(—)166324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDK11.

CDKAL1 (Accession NP_(—)060244.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDKAL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDKAL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDKAL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of CDKAL1 (AccessionNP_(—)060244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDKAL1.

Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 8 (CEACAM8,Accession NP_(—)001807.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CEACAM8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CEACAM8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CEACAM8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Carcinoembryonicantigen-related cell adhesion molecule 8 (CEACAM8, AccessionNP_(—)001807.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CEACAM8.

Centromere protein h (CENPH, Accession NP_(—)075060.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CENPH BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CENPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CENPHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7835, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Centromereprotein h (CENPH, Accession NP_(—)075060.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CENPH.

CGI-150 (Accession NP_(—)057164.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CGI-150 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-150,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-150 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19951, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of CGI-150(Accession NP_(—)057164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CGI-150.

Cold autoinflammatory syndrome 1 (CIAS1, Accession NP_(—)004886.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CIAS1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CIAS1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCIAS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7985, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Coldautoinflammatory syndrome 1 (CIAS1, Accession NP_(—)004886.2), a genewhich may mediate protein-protein interactions; contains a leucine richrepeat and therefore may be associated with Familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome, muckle-wells syndrome. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome, muckle-wells syndrome, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CIAS1.

The function of CIAS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM90.1. CIP29 (AccessionNP_(—)115740.3) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CIP29 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CIP29, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CIP29 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11639, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of CIP29 (AccessionNP_(—)115740.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CIP29.

C-type (calcium dependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin,superfamily member 12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLECSF12 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CLECSF12, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLECSF12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10233, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2), a gene which is a pattern-recognition receptor . Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLECSF12.

The function of CLECSF12 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Chloride channel,nucleotide-sensitive, 1a (CLNS1A, Accession NP_(—)001284.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLNS1A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CLNS1A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLNS1ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8322, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel,nucleotide-sensitive, 1a (CLNS1A, Accession NP_(—)001284.1), a genewhich may participate in cellular volume control. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CLNS1A.

The function of CLNS1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Cell matrix adhesionregulator (CMAR, Accession NP_(—)005191.2) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CMAR BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCMAR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CMAR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Cell matrixadhesion regulator (CMAR, Accession NP_(—)005191.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CMAR.

Calponin 2 (CNN2, Accession NP_(—)004359.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNN2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCNN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6909, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Calponin 2 (CNN2,Accession NP_(—)004359.1), a gene which may be involved in thestructural organization and/or anchorage of actin filaments.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CNN2.

The function of CNN2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Cyclin m3 (CNNM3,Accession NP_(—)060093.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CNNM3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CNNM3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNNM3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3981, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin m3 (CNNM3,Accession NP_(—)060093.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CNNM3.

2′,3′-cyclic nucleotide 3′ phosphodiesterase (CNP, AccessionNP_(—)149124.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CNP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CNP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CNP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5014, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of 2′,3′-cyclicnucleotide 3′ phosphodiesterase (CNP, Accession NP_(—)149124.1), a genewhich can link tubulin to membranes and may regulate cytoplasmicmicrotubule distribution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CNP.

The function of CNP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Collectin sub-familymember 12 (COLEC12, Accession NP_(—)110408.2) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COLEC12 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by COLEC12, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COLEC12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13793, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Collectinsub-family member 12 (COLEC12, Accession NP_(—)110408.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with COLEC12.

Cop9 constitutive photomorphogenic homolog subunit 7a (arabidopsis)(COPS7A, Accession NP_(—)057403.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. COPS7A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by COPS7A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COPS7A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5715, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Cop9 constitutivephotomorphogenic homolog subunit 7a (arabidopsis) (COPS7A, AccessionNP_(—)057403.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COPS7A.

CPR8 (Accession NP_(—)065790.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPR8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCPR8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPR8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9163, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of CPR8 (AccessionNP_(—)065790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPR8.

Carbamoyl-phosphate synthetase 1, mitochondrial (CPS1, AccessionNP_(—)001866.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CPS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CPS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CPS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4147, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofCarbamoyl-phosphate synthetase 1, mitochondrial (CPS1, AccessionNP_(—)001866.2) . Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPS1.

Cleavage and polyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2,Accession XP_(—)029311.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPSF2 BINDING SITE1 and CPSF2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byCPSF2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPSF2 BINDING SITE1 andCPSF2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6739 and SEQ ID:6347respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Cleavage andpolyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2, AccessionXP_(—)029311.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPSF2.

Complement component (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood groupsystem (CR1, Accession NP_(—)000642.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13868, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood group system (CR1,Accession NP_(—)000642.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CR1.

Complement component (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood groupsystem (CR1, Accession NP_(—)000564.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13868, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood group system (CR1,Accession NP_(—)000564.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CR1.

Cytokine receptor-like factor 3 (CRLF3, Accession NP_(—)057070.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRLF3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CRLF3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCRLF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9675, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Cytokinereceptor-like factor 3 (CRLF3, Accession NP_(—)057070.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CRLF3.

Cofactor required for sp1 transcriptional activation, subunit 6, 77 kda(CRSP6, Accession NP_(—)004259.3) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CRSP6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CRSP6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRSP6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12005, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Cofactor requiredfor sp1 transcriptional activation, subunit 6, 77 kda (CRSP6, AccessionNP_(—)004259.3), a gene which is required for Sp1 mediatedtranscriptional activation with TAF(II)s. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CRSP6.

The function of CRSP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. CSE-C (AccessionNP_(—)061851.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CSE-C BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CSE-C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSE-C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of CSE-C (AccessionNP_(—)061851.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CSE-C.

Cse1 chromosome segregation 1-like (yeast) (CSE1L, AccessionNP_(—)803185.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CSE1L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CSE1L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSE1L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3997, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Cse1 chromosomesegregation 1-like (yeast) (CSE1L, Accession NP_(—)803185.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CSE1L.

Calsenilin, presenilin binding protein, ef hand transcription factor(CSEN, Accession NP_(—)038462.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CSEN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CSEN, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CSEN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14933, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Calsenilin,presenilin binding protein, ef hand transcription factor (CSEN,Accession NP_(—)038462.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CSEN.

Casein kinase 2, alpha prime polypeptide (CSNK2A2, AccessionNP_(—)001887.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CSNK2A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CSNK2A2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CSNK2A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15382,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Casein kinase 2,alpha prime polypeptide (CSNK2A2, Accession NP_(—)001887.1), a genewhich catalyzes the phosphorylation of serine or threonine residues inproteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CSNK2A2.

The function of CSNK2A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. CST (AccessionNP_(—)004852.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CST BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CST, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CST BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3944, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of CST (AccessionNP_(—)004852.1), a gene which nucleotide-sugar transporter. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CST.

The function of CST and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM221.1. CTEN (AccessionNP_(—)116254.3) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CTEN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CTEN, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CTEN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14087, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of CTEN (AccessionNP_(—)116254.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CTEN.

Cathepsin s (CTSS, Accession NP_(—)004070.3) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTSS BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCTSS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTSS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Cathepsin s(CTSS, Accession NP_(—)004070.3), a gene which is a lysosomal cysteine(thiol) protease that cleaves elastin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CTSS.

The function of CTSS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Chemokine (c-x-c motif)ligand 16 (CXCL16, Accession NP_(—)071342.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CXCL16 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCXCL16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CXCL16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11701, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 16 (CXCL16, Accession NP_(—)071342.1), a gene whichinduces calcium mobilization. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CXCL16.

The function of CXCL16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. CXYorf1 (AccessionXP_(—)088704.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CXYorf1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CXYorf1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CXYorf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6801, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of CXYorf1(Accession XP_(—)088704.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CXYorf1.

CYCS (Accession NP_(—)061820.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYCS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYCS, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CYCS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14950, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of CYCS (AccessionNP_(—)061820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYCS.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily i (aromatic compound-inducible), polypeptide2 (CYP1A2, Accession NP_(—)000752.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP1A2 BINDING SITE1 through CYP1A2BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by CYP1A2, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP1A2BINDING SITE1 through CYP1A2 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:8688, SEQID:6816 and SEQ ID:13973 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily i (aromatic compound-inducible), polypeptide 2 (CYP1A2,Accession NP_(—)000752.1), a gene which intervenes in an NADPH-dependentelectron transport pathway. and therefore may be associated withPorphyria cutanea tarda. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Porphyria cutanea tarda, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYP1A2.

The function of CYP1A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Cytochrome p450,subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6,Accession NP_(—)000758.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP2B6 BINDING SITE1 and CYP2B6 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby CYP2B6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP2B6 BINDING SITE1 andCYP2B6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9252 and SEQ ID:3011respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6,Accession NP_(—)000758.1), a gene which oxidizes a variety ofstructurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, andxenobiotics. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP2B6.

The function of CYP2B6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Cytochrome p450,subfamily ivf, polypeptide 3 (leukotriene b4 omega hydroxylase) (CYP4F3,Accession NP_(—)000887.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP4F3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP4F3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP4F3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1417, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily ivf, polypeptide 3 (leukotriene b4 omega hydroxylase) (CYP4F3,Accession NP_(—)000887.1), a gene which converts leukotriene B4 into theless active 20-hydroxy-leukotriene B4. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CYP4F3.

The function of CYP4F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. CYP51A1 (AccessionNP_(—)000777.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYP51A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP51A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CYP51A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10631,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of CYP51A1(Accession NP_(—)000777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CYP51A1.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily viiib (sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase),polypeptide 1 (CYP8B1, Accession NP_(—)004382.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP8B1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CYP8B1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP8B1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5584, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily viiib (sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase), polypeptide 1 (CYP8B1,Accession NP_(—)004382.1), a gene which functions in bile acidbiosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP8B1.

The function of CYP8B1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Debranching enzymehomolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (DBR1, Accession NP_(—)057300.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DBR1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DBR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DBR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1031, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Debranchingenzyme homolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (DBR1, Accession NP_(—)057300.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DBR1.

Doublecortin and cam kinase-like 1 (DCAMKL1, Accession NP_004725.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DCAMKL1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DCAMKL1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DCAMKL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4605, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortin andcam kinase-like 1 (DCAMKL1, Accession NP_(—)004725.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DCAMKL1.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835364.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835364.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835366.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835366.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835365.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835365.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_000546.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)000546.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Dead/h (asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 31 (DDX31, AccessionNP_(—)619526.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DDX31 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DDX31,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDX31 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 31 (DDX31, Accession NP_619526.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DDX31.

Dna fragmentation factor, 40 kda, beta polypeptide (caspase-activateddnase) (DFFB, Accession NP_(—)004393.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DFFB BINDING SITE1 and DFFB BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby DFFB, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DFFB BINDING SITE1 andDFFB BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7574 and SEQ ID:7848 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Dna fragmentationfactor, 40 kda, beta polypeptide (caspase-activated dnase) (DFFB,Accession NP_(—)004393.1), a gene which induces DNA fragmentation andchromatin condensation during apoptosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DFFB.

The function of DFFB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Diaphanous homolog 2(drosophila) (DIAPH2, Accession NP_(—)006720.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DIAPH2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DIAPH2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DIAPH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12586, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Diaphanoushomolog 2 (drosophila) (DIAPH2, Accession NP_(—)006720.1), a gene whichmay affect in oogenesis and therefore may be associated with Prematureovarian failure. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Premature ovarian failure., and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DIAPH2.

The function of DIAPH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. Disrupted inschizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DISC1 BINDING SITE1 throughDISC1 BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by DISC1, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDISC1 BINDING SITE1 through DISC1 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:5967,SEQ ID:6590, SEQ ID:13620 and SEQ ID:10777 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Disrupted inschizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1), a gene which hasglobular N-terminal domain(s) and a helical C-terminal domain. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with DISC1.

The function of DISC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. Disrupted inschizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DISC1 BINDING SITE1 throughDISC1 BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by DISC1, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDISC1 BINDING SITE1 through DISC1 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:6590,SEQ ID:11474, SEQ ID:7947 and SEQ ID:18031 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Disrupted inschizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1), a gene which hasglobular N-terminal domain(s) and a helical C-terminal domain. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with DISC1.

The function of DISC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. DKFZp434O0320(Accession XP_(—)097012.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434O0320 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434O0320, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434O0320 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3669, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434O0320(Accession XP_(—)097012.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434O0320.

DKFZp547P234 (Accession NP_(—)694590.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547P234 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547P234, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547P234 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3007, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547P234(Accession NP_(—)694590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547P234.

DKFZP564D166 (Accession NP_(—)108648.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564D166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP564D166, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564D166 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13202, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564D166(Accession NP_(—)108648.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564D166.

DKFZP564G092 (Accession NP_(—)056416.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564G092 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564G092, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564G092 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:519, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564G092(Accession NP_(—)056416.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564G092.

DKFZP564I122 (Accession XP_(—)032397.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564I122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564I122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564I122 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19815, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564I122(Accession XP_(—)032397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564I122.

DKFZP564J0863 (Accession NP_(—)056274.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564J0863 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564J0863, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564J0863 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18946, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564J0863(Accession NP_(—)056274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564J0863.

DKFZP564K0322 (Accession NP_(—)114429.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564K0322 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564K0322, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564K0322 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1414, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564K0322(Accession NP_(—)114429.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564K0322.

DKFZp564K142 (Accession NP_(—)115497.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp564K142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp564K142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp564K142 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:811, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp564K142(Accession NP_(—)115497.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp564K142.

DKFZP566K1924 (Accession NP_(—)056278.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566K1924 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566K1924, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566K1924 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9020, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566K1924(Accession NP_(—)056278.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566K1924.

DKFZP566M114 (Accession NP_(—)115504.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566M114 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566M114, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566M114 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1708, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566M114(Accession NP_(—)115504.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566M114.

DKFZP586B1621 (Accession NP_(—)056348.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586B1621 BINDING SITE1 andDKFZP586B1621 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DKFZP586B1621, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZP586B1621 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZP586B1621BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:20110 and SEQ ID:4762 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586B1621(Accession NP_(—)056348.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586B1621.

DKFZp586C0721 (Accession XP_(—)098416.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp586C0721 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp586C0721, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp586C0721 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14672, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp586C0721(Accession XP_(—)098416.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp586C0721.

DKFZP586D0919 (Accession NP_(—)056248.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586D0919 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586D0919, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586D0919 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5664, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586D0919(Accession NP_(—)056248.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586D0919.

DKFZp667B1218 (Accession NP_(—)808881.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667B1218 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667B1218, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667B1218 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4387, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667B1218(Accession NP_(—)808881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667B1218.

DKFZp667E0512 (Accession XP_(—)117353.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667E0512 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667E0512, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667E0512 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9198, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667E0512(Accession XP_(—)117353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667E0512.

DKFZp761B107 (Accession NP_(—)775734.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5298, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B107(Accession NP_(—)775734.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B107.

DKFZp761B128 (Accession NP_(—)689650.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B128 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B128, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B128 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:436, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B128(Accession NP_(—)689650.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B128.

DKFZp761H039 (Accession NP_(—)061181.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761H039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761H039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761H039 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12709, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761H039(Accession NP_(—)061181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761H039.

DKFZp761J139 (Accession NP_(—)115656.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761J139 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761J139, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761J139 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:969, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761J139(Accession NP_(—)115656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761J139.

DKFZp761O0113 (Accession NP_(—)060879.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761O0113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761O0113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761O0113 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11194, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761O0113(Accession NP_(—)060879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761O0113.

DKFZp761P1121 (Accession NP_(—)690870.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761P1121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761P1121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761P1121 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1413, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761P1121(Accession NP_(—)690870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761P1121.

DKFZp762C2414 (Accession NP_(—)848637.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762C2414 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762C2414, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762C2414 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11830, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762C2414(Accession NP_(—)848637.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762C2414.

DKFZp762H185 (Accession XP_(—)172976.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762H185 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762H185, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762H185 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2137, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762H185(Accession XP_(—)172976.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762H185.

DKFZp762I137 (Accession NP_(—)689624.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762I137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762I137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762I137 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11659, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762I137(Accession NP_(—)689624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762I137.

DKFZp762I194 (Accession NP_(—)689597.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762I194 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762I194, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762I194 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19272, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762I194(Accession NP_(—)689597.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762I194.

DKFZp762L0311 (Accession NP_(—)061189.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762L0311 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762L0311, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762L0311 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13546, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762L0311(Accession NP_(—)061189.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762L0311.

Dystrophia myotonica-containing wd repeat motif (DMWD, AccessionXP_(—)027569.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DMWD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DMWD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMWD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10543, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophiamyotonica-containing wd repeat motif (DMWD, Accession XP_(—)027569.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DMWD.

DRIM (Accession NP_(—)055318.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DRIM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DRIM, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DRIM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2324, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DRIM (AccessionNP_(—)055318.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DRIM.

Desmocollin 3 (DSC3, Accession NP_(—)001932.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSC3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DSC3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSC3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2085, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Desmocollin 3(DSC3, Accession NP_(—)001932.1), a gene which is a component ofintercellular desmosome junctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DSC3.

The function of DSC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Desmocollin 3 (DSC3,Accession NP_077741.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DSC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DSC3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSC3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Desmocollin 3(DSC3, Accession NP_(—)077741.1), a gene which is a component ofintercellular desmosome junctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DSC3.

The function of DSC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Down syndrome criticalregion gene 3 (DSCR3, Accession NP_(—)006043.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSCR3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby DSCR3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSCR3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13453, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Down syndromecritical region gene 3 (DSCR3, Accession NP_(—)006043.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DSCR3.

Down syndrome critical region gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NP_061835.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSCR6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DSCR6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDSCR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17339, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Down syndromecritical region gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NP_(—)061835.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DSCR6.

DUPLIN (Accession XP_(—)208760.3) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DUPLIN BINDING SITE1 and DUPLIN BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby DUPLIN, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DUPLIN BINDING SITE1 andDUPLIN BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2517 and SEQ ID:13723respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DUPLIN (AccessionXP_(—)208760.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DUPLIN.

DUSP18 (Accession NP_(—)689724.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DUSP18 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DUSP18,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DUSP18 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of DUSP18 (AccessionNP_(—)689724.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DUSP18.

Dual specificity phosphatase 19 (DUSP19, Accession NP_(—)543152.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DUSP19BINDING SITE1 and DUSP19 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DUSP19, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DUSP19 BINDING SITE1 and DUSP19 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:710 and SEQ ID:969 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Dual specificityphosphatase 19 (DUSP19, Accession NP_(—)543152.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DUSP19.

Dual-specificity tyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1a(DYRK1A, Accession NP_(—)567824.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DYRK1A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by DYRK1A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DYRK1ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14469, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Dual-specificitytyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1a (DYRK1A, AccessionNP_(—)567824.1), a gene which regulates cell proliferation and may beinvolved in brain development . and therefore may be associated withDown syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Down syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with DYRK1A.

The function of DYRK1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Endothelialdifferentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 8 (EDG8,Accession NP_(—)110387.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EDG8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EDG8, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EDG8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11935, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialdifferentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 8 (EDG8,Accession NP_(—)110387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EDG8.

EEF2K (Accession NP_(—)037434.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EEF2K BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EEF2K,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EEF2K BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11618, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of EEF2K (AccessionNP_(—)037434.1), a gene which phosphorylates serine or threonine on theeukaryotic elongation factor-2 and therefore may be associated withSystemic lupus erythematosus and cancer. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Systemic lupuserythematosus and cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EEF2K.

The function of EEF2K and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Eh-domain containing 2(EHD2, Accession NP_(—)055416.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EHD2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EHD2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EHD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6934, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Eh-domaincontaining 2 (EHD2, Accession NP_(—)055416.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHD2.

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2, subunit 3 gamma, 52 kda(EIF2S3, Accession NP_(—)001406.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EIF2S3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF2S3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EIF2S3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 2, subunit 3 gamma, 52 kda (EIF2S3,Accession NP_(—)001406.1), a gene which functions in the early steps ofprotein synthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EIF2S3.

The function of EIF2S3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5a2 (EIF5A2, Accession NP_(—)065123.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EIF5A2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EIF5A2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EIF5A2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1333, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5a2 (EIF5A2, Accession NP_(—)065123.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EIF5A2.

ELP3 (Accession NP_(—)060561.3) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ELP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ELP3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ELP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6182, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of ELP3 (AccessionNP_(—)060561.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ELP3.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690883.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)038475.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)038475.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690882.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690882.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690884.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690884.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690881.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690885.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690880.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Endonuclease g-like 1 (ENDOGL1, Accession NP_(—)005098.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ENDOGL1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ENDOGL1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ENDOGL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4223, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Endonucleaseg-like 1 (ENDOGL1, Accession NP_(—)005098.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ENDOGL1.

Ephb6 (EPHB6, Accession NP_(—)004436.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EPHB6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EPHB6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPHB6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ephb6 (EPHB6,Accession NP_(—)004436.1), a gene which Putative Eph-related receptortyrosine kinase B6. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EPHB6.

The function of EPHB6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Epsin 2 (EPN2,Accession NP_(—)683723.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EPN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEPN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Epsin 2 (EPN2,Accession NP_(—)683723.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EPN2.

Epsin 2 (EPN2, Accession NP_(—)055779.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EPN2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by EPN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPN2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4430, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Epsin 2 (EPN2,Accession NP_(—)055779.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EPN2.

Epiregulin (EREG, Accession NP_(—)001423.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EREG BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byEREG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EREG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Epiregulin (EREG,Accession NP_(—)001423.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EREG.

Ellis van creveld syndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)055371.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVC BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EVC, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof EVC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4148, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ellis van creveldsyndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)055371.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EVC.

Ellis van creveld syndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)714928.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVC BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EVC, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof EVC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4148, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ellis van creveldsyndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)714928.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EVC.

Ecotropic viral integration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVI5 BINDINGSITE1 and EVI5 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by EVI5, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EVI5 BINDING SITE1 and EVI5 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:16074 and SEQ ID:18007 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ecotropic viralintegration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EVI5.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)058642.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)058642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653085.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653087.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653086.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

Coagulation factor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 2 (F2RL2, AccessionNP_(—)004092.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. F2RL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by F2RL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of F2RL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5026, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Coagulationfactor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 2 (F2RL2, Accession NP_(—)004092.1),a gene which receptor for activated thrombin coupled to g proteins thatstimulate phosphoinositide hydrolysis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with F2RL2.

The function of F2RL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Coagulation factor ii(thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, Accession NP_(—)003941.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. F2RL3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by F2RL3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F2RL3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13324, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Coagulationfactor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, Accession NP_(—)003941.1),a gene which Protease-activated receptor 4; G protein-coupled receptorthat increases phosphoinositide hydrolysis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with F2RL3.

The function of F2RL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Coagulation factor iii(thromboplastin, tissue factor) (F3, Accession NP_(—)001984.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. F3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by F3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15547, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Coagulationfactor iii (thromboplastin, tissue factor) (F3, AccessionNP_(—)001984.1), a gene which functions in normal hemostasis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with F3.

The function of F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Family with sequencesimilarity 13, member a1 (FAM13A1, Accession NP_(—)055698.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FAM13A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FAM13A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FAM13A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17686, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Family withsequence similarity 13, member a1 (FAM13A1, Accession NP_055698.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FAM13A1.

Fanconi anemia, complementation group e (FANCE, AccessionNP_(—)068741.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FANCE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FANCE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FANCE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16751, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group e (FANCE, Accession NP_(—)068741.1), a gene whichis a possible regulator of lymphocyte and platelet function. andtherefore is associated with Fanconi anemia, complementation group e.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Fanconi anemia, complementation group e., and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCE.

The function of FANCE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Fanconi anemia,complementation group f (FANCF, Accession NP_(—)073562.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FANCF BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FANCF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FANCFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14445, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group f (FANCF, Accession NP_(—)073562.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCF.

FAT3 (Accession XP_(—)061871.5) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FAT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FAT3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FAT3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7945, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FAT3 (AccessionXP_(—)061871.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FAT3.

Fibulin 1 (FBLN1, Accession NP_(—)006476.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBLN1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by FBLN1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBLN1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2764, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Fibulin 1 (FBLN1,Accession NP_(—)006476.1), a gene which secreted glycoprotein; hasEGF-like repeats, similar to anaphylatoxins C3a, C4a, and C5a.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FBLN1.

The function of FBLN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM179.1. FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)036306.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FBXW8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FBXW8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20011, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)036306.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW8.

FBXW8 (Accession NP_(—)699179.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXW8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FBXW8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20011, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)699179.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW8.

Fc fragment of iga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579812.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDINGSITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:18209, SEQ ID:18209 andSEQ ID:10505 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579812.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579808.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCARBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:18209, SEQ ID:18209 and SEQ ID:441 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579808.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579806.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCARBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:18209, SEQ ID:441 and SEQ ID:18209 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579806.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579807.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCARBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:18209, SEQ ID:10188 and SEQ ID:1759 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579807.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fer-1-like 4 (c.elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FER1L4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFER1L4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FER1L4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Fer-1-like 4 (c.elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FER1L4.

Fasciculation and elongation protein zeta 1 (zygin i) (FEZ1, AccessionNP_(—)072043.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FEZ1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FEZ1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FEZ1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Fasciculation andelongation protein zeta 1 (zygin i) (FEZ1, Accession NP_(—)072043.1), agene which Zygin 1; may have a role in axonal outgrowth; has similarityto C. elegans UNC-76. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FEZ1.

The function of FEZ1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)149134.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by FGF5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3375, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)149134.1), a gene which inducestransformation and may regulate neuronal differentiation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FGF5.

The function of FGF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM106.1. Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)004455.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by FGF5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3375, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)004455.1), a gene which inducestransformation and may regulate neuronal differentiation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FGF5.

The function of FGF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM106.1. Four and a half limdomains 2 (FHL2, Accession NP_(—)001441.2) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FHL2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFHL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FHL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Four and a halflim domains 2 (FHL2, Accession NP_(—)001441.2), a gene which Containsfour LIM domains and an additional zinc finger. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FHL2.

The function of FHL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Fk506 binding protein9, 63 kda (FKBP9, Accession NP_(—)009201.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FKBP9 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFKBP9, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FKBP9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2718, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Fk506 bindingprotein 9, 63 kda (FKBP9, Accession NP_(—)009201.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FKBP9.

FLJ00060 (Accession XP_(—)028154.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00060 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00060,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00060 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00060(Accession XP_(—)028154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00060.

FLJ10101 (Accession NP_(—)078994.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10101 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10101,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10101 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10101(Accession NP_(—)078994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10101.

FLJ10232 (Accession NP_(—)060503.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10232 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10232,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10232 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14903, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10232(Accession NP_(—)060503.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10232.

FLJ10298 (Accession NP_(—)060520.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10298 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10298,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10298 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10298(Accession NP_(—)060520.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10298.

FLJ10346 (Accession NP_(—)060535.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10346 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10346,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10346 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7836, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10346(Accession NP_(—)060535.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10346.

FLJ10535 (Accession NP_(—)060599.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10535 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10535,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10535 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10633, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10535(Accession NP_(—)060599.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10535.

FLJ10640 (Accession NP_(—)061896.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10640 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10640,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10640 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10640(Accession NP_(—)061896.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10640.

FLJ10713 (Accession NP_(—)060659.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10713 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10713,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10713 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12092, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10713(Accession NP_(—)060659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10713.

FLJ10737 (Accession NP_(—)060668.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10737 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10737,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10737 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10737(Accession NP_(—)060668.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10737.

FLJ10846 (Accession NP_(—)060711.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10846 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10846,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10846 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10846(Accession NP_(—)060711.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10846.

FLJ10847 (Accession NP_(—)060712.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10847 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10847,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10847 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18108, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10847(Accession NP_(—)060712.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10847.

FLJ10998 (Accession NP_(—)060764.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10998 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10998,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10998 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20020, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10998(Accession NP_(—)060764.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10998.

FLJ11274 (Accession NP_(—)060845.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11274 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11274,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11274 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7307, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11274(Accession NP_(—)060845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11274.

FLJ11323 (Accession NP_(—)060860.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11323 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ11323, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11323BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13280, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11323(Accession NP_(—)060860.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11323.

FLJ11467 (Accession NP_(—)079239.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11467 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11467,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11467 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9552, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11467(Accession NP_(—)079239.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11467.

FLJ11710 (Accession NP_(—)079122.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11710 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11710,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11710 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6034, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11710(Accession NP_(—)079122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11710.

FLJ11800 (Accession NP_(—)079250.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11800 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17222, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11800(Accession NP_(—)079250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11800.

FLJ12363 (Accession NP_(—)115543.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12363 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12363,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12363 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14486, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12363(Accession NP_(—)115543.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12363.

FLJ12572 (Accession NP_(—)075056.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12572 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12572,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12572 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14282, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12572(Accession NP_(—)075056.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12572.

FLJ12586 (Accession NP_(—)078896.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12586 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12586,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12586 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13509, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12586(Accession NP_(—)078896.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12586.

FLJ12747 (Accession XP_(—)290972.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12747 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12747,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12747 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8373, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12747(Accession XP_(—)290972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12747.

FLJ12888 (Accession NP_(—)079221.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12888 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12888,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12888 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1302, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12888(Accession NP_(—)079221.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12888.

FLJ12891 (Accession NP_(—)079226.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12891 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12891,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12891 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13646, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12891(Accession NP_(—)079226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12891.

FLJ12903 (Accession NP_(—)073590.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12903 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12903,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12903 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12903(Accession NP_(—)073590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12903.

FLJ12960 (Accession NP_(—)078914.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12960 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12960,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12960 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12960(Accession NP_(—)078914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12960.

FLJ12975 (Accession NP_(—)079085.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12975 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12975,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12975 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:836, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12975(Accession NP_(—)079085.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12975.

FLJ13072 (Accession XP_(—)117117.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13072 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13072,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13072 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13072(Accession XP_(—)117117.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13072.

FLJ13081 (Accession NP_(—)079110.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13081 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13081,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13081 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3389, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13081(Accession NP_(—)079110.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13081.

FLJ13188 (Accession NP_(—)071346.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13188 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13188,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13188 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12816, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13188(Accession NP_(—)071346.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13188.

FLJ13197 (Accession NP_(—)078890.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13197 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13197,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13197 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13197(Accession NP_(—)078890.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13197.

FLJ13456 (Accession XP_(—)038291.5) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13456 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13456(Accession XP_(—)038291.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13456.

FLJ13590 (Accession NP_(—)079116.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13590 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13590,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13590 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6935, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13590(Accession NP_(—)079116.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13590.

FLJ13639 (Accession NP_(—)078981.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13639 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13639,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13639 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1788, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13639(Accession NP_(—)078981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13639.

FLJ13984 (Accession NP_(—)079046.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13984 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13984,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13984 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16972, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13984(Accession NP_(—)079046.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13984.

FLJ14351 (Accession NP_(—)079008.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14351 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14351,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14351 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8244, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14351(Accession NP_(—)079008.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14351.

FLJ14641 (Accession NP_(—)116206.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14641 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14641,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14641 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18641, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14641(Accession NP_(—)116206.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14641.

FLJ14803 (Accession NP_(—)116231.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14803 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14803(Accession NP_(—)116231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14803.

FLJ20045 (Accession NP_(—)060108.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20045 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19070, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20045(Accession NP_(—)060108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20045.

FLJ20095 (Accession NP_(—)060136.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20095 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20095,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20095 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20095(Accession NP_(—)060136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20095.

FLJ20344 (Accession NP_(—)060246.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20344 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20344,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20344 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8639, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20344(Accession NP_(—)060246.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20344.

FLJ20507 (Accession NP_(—)060319.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20507 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20507,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20507 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12154, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20507(Accession NP_(—)060319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20507.

FLJ20511 (Accession NP_(—)060323.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20511 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20511,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20511 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20511(Accession NP_(—)060323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20511.

FLJ20671 (Accession NP_(—)060394.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20671 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20671BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ20671, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20671BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20671 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13745 andSEQ ID:10861 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20671(Accession NP_(—)060394.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20671.

FLJ20700 (Accession NP_(—)060402.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20700 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20700,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20700 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20156, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20700(Accession NP_(—)060402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20700.

FLJ20813 (Accession NP_(—)060431.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20813 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20813,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20813 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20813(Accession NP_(—)060431.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20813.

FLJ21603 (Accession NP_(—)079038.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21603 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21603,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21603 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11662, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21603(Accession NP_(—)079038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21603.

FLJ21673 (Accession NP_(—)112160.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21673 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21673,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21673 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1926, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21673(Accession NP_(—)112160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21673.

FLJ21777 (Accession NP_(—)115585.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21777 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21777,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21777 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21777(Accession NP_(—)115585.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21777.

FLJ22167 (Accession NP_(—)078809.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22167 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22167,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22167 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2733, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22167(Accession NP_(—)078809.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22167.

FLJ22329 (Accession NP_(—)078932.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22329 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22329,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22329 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22329(Accession NP_(—)078932.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22329.

FLJ22531 (Accession NP_(—)078926.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22531 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22531,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22531 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3548, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22531(Accession NP_(—)078926.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22531.

FLJ22965 (Accession NP_(—)071384.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22965 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22965,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22965 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22965(Accession NP_(—)071384.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22965.

FLJ23022 (Accession NP_(—)079327.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23022 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23022,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23022 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:541, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23022(Accession NP_(—)079327.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23022.

FLJ23040 (Accession NP_(—)079450.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23040 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23040,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23040 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12648, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23040(Accession NP_(—)079450.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23040.

FLJ23053 (Accession NP_(—)075058.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23053 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23053,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23053 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16973, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23053(Accession NP_(—)075058.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23053.

FLJ23186 (Accession NP_(—)078892.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23186 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10010, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23186(Accession NP_(—)078892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23186.

FLJ23263 (Accession NP_(—)079391.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23263 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23263,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23263 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13801, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23263(Accession NP_(—)079391.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23263.

FLJ23356 (Accession NP_(—)115613.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23356 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23356,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23356 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14440, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23356(Accession NP_(—)115613.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23356.

FLJ23392 (Accession NP_(—)079060.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23392 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ23392BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ23392, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23392BINDING SITE1 through FLJ23392 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:11425,SEQ ID:4022 and SEQ ID:431 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23392(Accession NP_(—)079060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23392.

FLJ23416 (Accession NP_(—)115614.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23416 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23416,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23416 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23416(Accession NP_(—)115614.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23416.

FLJ23556 (Accession NP_(—)079156.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23556 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ23556BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ23556, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23556BINDING SITE1 and FLJ23556 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6906 and SEQID:436 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23556(Accession NP_(—)079156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23556.

FLJ23834 (Accession NP_(—)689963.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23834 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23834,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23834 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23834(Accession NP_(—)689963.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23834.

FLJ25416 (Accession NP_(—)659455.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25416 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25416,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25416 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8998, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25416(Accession NP_(—)659455.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25416.

FLJ25795 (Accession NP_(—)689633.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25795 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25795,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25795 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25795(Accession NP_(—)689633.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25795.

FLJ31139 (Accession NP_(—)775928.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31139 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ31139BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ31139, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31139BINDING SITE1 and FLJ31139 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7279 and SEQID:1817 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31139(Accession NP_(—)775928.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31139.

FLJ31153 (Accession NP_(—)653201.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31153 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31153,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31153 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13799, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31153(Accession NP_(—)653201.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31153.

FLJ31401 (Accession NP_(—)689877.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31401 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31401,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31401 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11498, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31401(Accession NP_(—)689877.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31401.

FLJ31958 (Accession NP_(—)694575.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31958 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31958,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31958 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12975, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31958(Accession NP_(—)694575.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31958.

FLJ31978 (Accession NP_(—)653270.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31978 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31978,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31978 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31978(Accession NP_(—)653270.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31978.

FLJ32130 (Accession NP_(—)689671.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32130 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ32130BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ32130, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32130BINDING SITE1 and FLJ32130 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17307 andSEQ ID:9100 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32130(Accession NP_(—)689671.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32130.

FLJ32499 (Accession NP_(—)653208.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32499 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32499,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32499 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32499(Accession NP_(—)653208.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32499.

FLJ32803 (Accession NP_(—)694584.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32803 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7824, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32803(Accession NP_(—)694584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32803.

FLJ32865 (Accession NP_(—)653214.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32865 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32865,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32865 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19864, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32865(Accession NP_(—)653214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32865.

FLJ32894 (Accession NP_(—)653268.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32894 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32894,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32894 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3716, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32894(Accession NP_(—)653268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32894.

FLJ32932 (Accession NP_(—)690873.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32932 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32932,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32932 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4748, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32932(Accession NP_(—)690873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32932.

FLJ33505 (Accession NP_(—)689530.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33505 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33505,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33505 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2450, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33505(Accession NP_(—)689530.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33505.

FLJ34917 (Accession NP_(—)694995.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34917 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34917,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34917 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13154, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34917(Accession NP_(—)694995.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34917.

FLJ34922 (Accession NP_(—)689483.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14214, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34922(Accession NP_(—)689483.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34922.

FLJ35105 (Accession NP_(—)689890.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35105 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35105,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35105 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6840, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35105(Accession NP_(—)689890.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35105.

FLJ35283 (Accession NP_(—)689915.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35283 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35283,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35283 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7525, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35283(Accession NP_(—)689915.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35283.

FLJ35487 (Accession NP_(—)776181.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35487 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35487,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35487 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7675, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35487(Accession NP_(—)776181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35487.

FLJ35681 (Accession NP_(—)787096.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35681 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35681,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35681 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3105, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35681(Accession NP_(—)787096.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35681.

FLJ35848 (Accession XP_(—)290755.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35848 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35848,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35848 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12720, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35848(Accession XP_(—)290755.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35848.

FLJ36032 (Accession XP_(—)290874.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36032 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36032,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36032 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17613, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36032(Accession XP_(—)290874.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36032.

FLJ36445 (Accession NP_(—)694965.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36445 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36445,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36445 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10632, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36445(Accession NP_(—)694965.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36445.

FLJ37078 (Accession NP_(—)694588.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37078 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37078,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37078 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37078(Accession NP_(—)694588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37078.

FLJ37433 (Accession NP_(—)848612.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37433 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37433,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37433 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18178, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37433(Accession NP_(—)848612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37433.

FLJ37543 (Accession NP_(—)775938.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37543 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37543,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37543 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37543(Accession NP_(—)775938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37543.

FLJ37940 (Accession NP_(—)848629.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37940 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37940,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37940 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7849, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37940(Accession NP_(—)848629.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37940.

FLJ38149 (Accession XP_(—)091919.5) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38149 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ38149BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38149, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38149BINDING SITE1 through FLJ38149 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:6194,SEQ ID:11661, SEQ ID:12581 and SEQ ID:2644 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38149(Accession XP_(—)091919.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38149.

FLJ38281 (Accession NP_(—)689814.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38281 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38281BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38281, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38281BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38281 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17962 andSEQ ID:19457 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38281(Accession NP_(—)689814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38281.

FLJ38607 (Accession NP_(—)689867.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38607 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38607BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38607, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38607BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38607 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18917 andSEQ ID:3109 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38607(Accession NP_(—)689867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38607.

FLJ38705 (Accession NP_(—)776193.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38705 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38705,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38705 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38705(Accession NP_(—)776193.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38705.

FLJ38792 (Accession NP_(—)848615.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38792 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38792,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38792 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38792(Accession NP_(—)848615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38792.

FLJ38819 (Accession NP_(—)665872.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38819 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38819,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38819 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3726, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38819(Accession NP_(—)665872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38819.

FLJ38991 (Accession NP_(—)776188.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38991 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38991BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38991, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38991BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38991 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5383 and SEQID:7191 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38991(Accession NP_(—)776188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38991.

FLJ39415 (Accession NP_(—)775952.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39415 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39415,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39415 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17781, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39415(Accession NP_(—)775952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39415.

FLJ39426 (Accession NP_(—)775880.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39426 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39426,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39426 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5369, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39426(Accession NP_(—)775880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39426.

FLJ39599 (Accession NP_(—)776164.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39599 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39599,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39599 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7948, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39599(Accession NP_(—)776164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39599.

FLJ39639 (Accession XP_(—)290687.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39639 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39639BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ39639, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39639BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39639 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13371 andSEQ ID:7663 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39639(Accession XP_(—)290687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39639.

FLJ39821 (Accession NP_(—)775971.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39821 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39821BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ39821, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39821BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39821 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14284 andSEQ ID:8171 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39821(Accession NP_(—)775971.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39821.

FLJ90231 (Accession NP_(—)775852.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90231 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90231,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90231 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18854, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90231(Accession NP_(—)775852.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90231.

FLJ90723 (Accession NP_(—)787115.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90723 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90723,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90723 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90723(Accession NP_(—)787115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90723.

Formin binding protein 1 (FNBP1, Accession XP_(—)052666.3) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FNBP1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FNBP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FNBP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8560, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Formin bindingprotein 1 (FNBP1, Accession XP_(—)052666.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FNBP1.

Fsh primary response (lrpr1 homolog, rat) 1 (FSHPRH1, AccessionNP_(—)006724.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FSHPRH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FSHPRH1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FSHPRH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13800,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Fsh primaryresponse (lrpr1 homolog, rat) 1 (FSHPRH1, Accession NP_(—)006724.1), agene which is involved in the response of gonadal tissues to follicle-stimulating hormone. and therefore may be associated withHypergonadotropic ovarian dysgenesis (odg), x-linked disorders ofgonadal development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hypergonadotropic ovariandysgenesis (odg), x-linked disorders of gonadal development, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with FSHPRH1.

The function of FSHPRH1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Fucosyltransferase 1(galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombay phenotype included)(FUT1, Accession NP_(—)000139.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FUT1 BINDING SITE1 and FUT1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byFUT1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUT1 BINDING SITE1 andFUT1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3102 and SEQ ID:7472 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofFucosyltransferase 1 (galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombayphenotype included) (FUT1, Accession NP_(—)000139.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FUT1.

Interferon, alpha-inducible protein (clone ifi-6-16) (G1P3, AccessionNP_(—)075010.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. G1P3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by G1P3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of G1P3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Interferon,alpha-inducible protein (clone ifi-6-16) (G1P3, AccessionNP_(—)075010.1), a gene which is an interferon-stimulated gene (ISG).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with G1P3.

The function of G1P3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. Interferon,alpha-inducible protein (clone ifi-6-16) (G1P3, AccessionNP_(—)075011.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. G1P3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by G1P3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of G1P3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Interferon,alpha-inducible protein (clone ifi-6-16) (G1P3, AccessionNP_(—)075011.1), a gene which is an interferon-stimulated gene (ISG).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with G1P3.

The function of G1P3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. Interferon,alpha-inducible protein (clone ifi-6-16) (G1P3, AccessionNP_(—)002029.3) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. G1P3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by G1P3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of G1P3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Interferon,alpha-inducible protein (clone ifi-6-16) (G1P3, AccessionNP_(—)002029.3), a gene which is an interferon-stimulated gene (ISG).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with G1P3.

The function of G1P3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. Glucose-6-phosphatase,catalytic (glycogen storage disease type i, von gierke disease) (G6PC,Accession NP_(—)000142.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. G6PC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by G6PC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of G6PC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8902, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofGlucose-6-phosphatase, catalytic (glycogen storage disease type i, vongierke disease) (G6PC, Accession NP_(—)000142.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with G6PC.

GAL3ST-4 (Accession NP_(—)078913.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GAL3ST-4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GAL3ST-4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAL3ST-4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13405, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of GAL3ST-4(Accession NP_(—)078913.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GAL3ST-4.

GBP4 (Accession NP_(—)443173.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GBP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GBP4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GBP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12569, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of GBP4 (AccessionNP_(—)443173.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GBP4.

GDEP (Accession NP_(—)477516.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GDEP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GDEP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GDEP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14396, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of GDEP (AccessionNP_(—)477516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GDEP.

Golgi associated, gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2(GGA2, Accession NP_(—)055859.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GGA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGGA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GGA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:520, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Golgi associated,gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2 (GGA2, AccessionNP_(—)055859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GGA2.

Golgi associated, gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2(GGA2, Accession NP_(—)619581.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GGA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGGA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GGA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:520, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Golgi associated,gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2 (GGA2, AccessionNP_(—)619581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GGA2.

Gm2 ganglioside activator protein (GM2A, Accession NP_(—)000396.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GM2A BINDINGSITE1 and GM2A BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by GM2A, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GM2A BINDING SITE1 and GM2A BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:17118 and SEQ ID:2518 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Gm2 gangliosideactivator protein (GM2A, Accession NP_(—)000396.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GM2A.

GNE (Accession NP_(—)005467.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNE, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GNE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7151, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of GNE (AccessionNP_(—)005467.1), a gene which has roles in sialic acid biosynthesis andregulates cell surface sialylation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GNE.

The function of GNE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Guanine nucleotidebinding protein (g protein), gamma 4 (GNG4, Accession NP_(—)004476.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GNG4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GNG4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNG4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11336, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Guaninenucleotide binding protein (g protein), gamma 4 (GNG4, AccessionNP_(—)004476.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GNG4.

GNPNAT1 (Accession XP_(—)085119.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNPNAT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19027, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of GNPNAT1(Accession XP_(—)085119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GNPNAT1.

GNRPX (Accession NP_(—)060519.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNRPX BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNRPX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNRPX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of GNRPX (AccessionNP_(—)060519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GNRPX.

Golgi autoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 3 (GOLGA3, AccessionNP_(—)005886.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GOLGA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GOLGA3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GOLGA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Golgiautoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 3 (GOLGA3, Accession NP_(—)005886.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GOLGA3.

GPR128 (Accession NP_(—)116176.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GPR128 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPR128,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR128 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6503, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of GPR128 (AccessionNP_(—)116176.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GPR128.

G protein-coupled receptor 4 (GPR4, Accession NP_(—)005273.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR4 BINDING SITE1and GPR4 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by GPR4, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGPR4 BINDING SITE1 and GPR4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15917 andSEQ ID:16936 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 4 (GPR4, Accession NP_(—)005273.1), a gene which stimulates toproduce increased calcium by both SPC and LPC . Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR4.

The function of GPR4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. G protein-coupledreceptor 56 (GPR56, Accession NP_(—)005673.2) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR56 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGPR56, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR56 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6235, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 56 (GPR56, Accession NP_(—)005673.2), a gene which transducesextracellular signals through heterotrimeric G proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPR56.

The function of GPR56 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. G protein-coupledreceptor 66 (GPR66, Accession NP_(—)006047.2) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR66 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGPR66, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR66 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4149, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 66 (GPR66, Accession NP_(—)006047.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR66.

G protein-coupled receptor 81 (GPR81, Accession NP_(—)115943.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR81BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GPR81, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGPR81 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9012, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 81 (GPR81, Accession NP_(—)115943.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR81.

GR6 (Accession NP_(—)031380.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GR6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GR6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11621, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of GR6 (AccessionNP_(—)031380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GR6.

GRAF (Accession NP_(—)055886.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRAF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRAF, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GRAF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18118, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of GRAF (AccessionNP_(—)055886.1), a gene which ia a GTPase activating protein for p21-racand therefore may be associated with Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with GRAF.

The function of GRAF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. GREB1 (AccessionNP_(—)055483.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GREB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GREB1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GREB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of GREB1 (AccessionNP_(—)055483.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GREB1.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate-like 1a (GRINL1A,Accession NP_(—)056347.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRINL1A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRINL1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRINL1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17379, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate-like 1a (GRINL1A, AccessionNP_056347.1), a gene which plays a role in the development and functionof the mammalian brain. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GRINL1A.

The function of GRINL1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Glutamate receptor,metabotropic 6 (GRM6, Accession NP_(—)000834.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRM6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GRM6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRM6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, metabotropic 6 (GRM6, Accession NP_(—)000834.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GRM6.

GRWD (Accession NP_(—)113673.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRWD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRWD, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GRWD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6811, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of GRWD (AccessionNP_(—)113673.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRWD.

GSDM (Accession XP_(—)209009.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GSDM BINDING SITE1 and GSDM BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GSDM, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GSDM BINDING SITE1 and GSDM BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:13197 and SEQ ID:3037 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of GSDM (AccessionXP_(—)209009.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GSDM.

GTF2IRD2 (Accession NP_(—)775808.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GTF2IRD2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GTF2IRD2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2IRD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3107, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of GTF2IRD2(Accession NP_(—)775808.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GTF2IRD2.

GTF2IRD2 (Accession NP_(—)115579.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GTF2IRD2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GTF2IRD2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2IRD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3107, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of GTF2IRD2(Accession NP_(—)115579.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GTF2IRD2.

GTPBG3 (Accession NP_(—)116009.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTPBG3 BINDING SITE1 and GTPBG3 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby GTPBG3, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTPBG3 BINDING SITE1 andGTPBG3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15596 and SEQ ID:7742respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of GTPBG3 (AccessionNP_(—)116009.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTPBG3.

H-plk (Accession NP_(—)056936.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H-plk BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by H-plk,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H-plk BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8288, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of H-plk (AccessionNP_(—)056936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H-plk.

H2AV (Accession NP_(—)619541.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H2AV BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH2AV, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H2AV BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11005, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of H2AV (AccessionNP_(—)619541.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H2AV.

HECA (Accession NP_(—)057301.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HECA BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HECA, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HECA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6145, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of HECA (AccessionNP_(—)057301.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HECA.

HEMK (Accession NP_(—)057257.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HEMK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HEMK, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HEMK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12517, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of HEMK (AccessionNP_(—)057257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HEMK.

HIP1R (Accession XP_(—)290592.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HIP1R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HIP1R,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIP1R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4431, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of HIP1R (AccessionXP_(—)290592.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HIP1R.

Holocarboxylase synthetase (biotin-[proprionyl-coenzyme a-carboxylase(atp-hydrolysing)] ligase) (HLCS, Accession NP_(—)000402.2) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HLCS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HLCS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HLCSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10628, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Holocarboxylasesynthetase (biotin-[proprionyl-coenzyme a-carboxylase (atp-hydrolysing)]ligase) (HLCS, Accession NP_(—)000402.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HLCS.

High-mobility group 20a (HMG20A, Accession NP_(—)060670.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMG20A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HMG20A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMG20ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19141, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of High-mobilitygroup 20a (HMG20A, Accession NP_(—)060670.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HMG20A.

Histamine receptor h4 (HRH4, Accession NP_(—)067637.2) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HRH4 BINDING SITE1and HRH4 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by HRH4, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHRH4 BINDING SITE1 and HRH4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12079 andSEQ ID:5920 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Histaminereceptor h4 (HRH4, Accession NP_(—)067637.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HRH4.

Heparan sulfate (glucosamine) 3-o-sulfotransferase 4 (HS3ST4, AccessionXP_(—)056254.4) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HS3ST4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HS3ST4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HS3ST4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2420, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Heparan sulfate(glucosamine) 3-o-sulfotransferase 4 (HS3ST4, Accession XP_(—)056254.4).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HS3ST4.

HSA250839 (Accession NP_(—)060871.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HSA250839 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHSA250839, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSA250839 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:588, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of HSA250839(Accession NP_(—)060871.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSA250839.

HSD3B7 (Accession NP_(—)079469.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSD3B7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSD3B7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSD3B7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16293, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of HSD3B7 (AccessionNP_(—)079469.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSD3B7.

HSNOV1 (Accession NP_(—)059985.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSNOV1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSNOV1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSNOV1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1150, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of HSNOV1 (AccessionNP_(—)059985.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSNOV1.

HSPC065 (Accession NP_(—)054876.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HSPC065 BINDING SITE1 and HSPC065 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by HSPC065, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC065BINDING SITE1 and HSPC065 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10877 and SEQID:7511 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of HSPC065(Accession NP_(—)054876.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSPC065.

5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1d (HTR1D, AccessionNP_(—)000855.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HTR1D BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HTR1D, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HTR1D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14604, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1d (HTR1D, AccessionNP_000855.1), a gene which belongs to g-protein coupled receptor.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HTR1D.

The function of HTR1D and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1.5-hydroxytryptamine(serotonin) receptor 1e (HTR1E, Accession NP_(—)000856.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HTR1E BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HTR1E, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HTR1EBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9063, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1e (HTR1E, AccessionNP_(—)000856.1), a gene which belongs to g-protein coupled receptors.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HTR1E.

The function of HTR1E and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Hormonally upregulatedneu-associated kinase (HUNK, Accession NP_(—)055401.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HUNK BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HUNK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HUNKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1413, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Hormonallyupregulated neu-associated kinase (HUNK, Accession NP_(—)055401.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HUNK.

Hus1 checkpoint homolog (s. pombe) (HUS1, Accession NP_(—)004498.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HUS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HUS1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HUS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11161, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Hus1 checkpointhomolog (s. pombe) (HUS1, Accession NP_(—)004498.1), a gene which Mayform DNA damage-responsive protein complex. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HUS1.

The function of HUS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1.Hyaluronoglucosaminidase 4 (HYAL4, Accession NP_(—)036401.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HYAL4 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HYAL4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HYAL4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19431, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofHyaluronoglucosaminidase 4 (HYAL4, Accession NP_(—)036401.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HYAL4.

HYPC (Accession NP_(—)036404.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HYPC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HYPC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HYPC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10529, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of HYPC (AccessionNP_(—)036404.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HYPC.

Intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (cd54), human rhinovirus receptor(ICAM1, Accession NP_(—)000192.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ICAM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ICAM1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICAM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Intercellularadhesion molecule 1 (cd54), human rhinovirus receptor (ICAM1, AccessionNP_(—)000192.1), a gene which binds the integrin LFA-1 (ITGB2) andpromotes adhesion; member of the immunoglobulin superfamily andtherefore may be associated with Malaria, cerebral, susceptibility to.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Malaria, cerebral, susceptibility to, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with ICAM1.

The function of ICAM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. ICK (AccessionNP_(—)057597.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ICK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ICK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of ICK (AccessionNP_(—)057597.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ICK.

ICK (Accession NP_(—)055735.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ICK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byICK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of ICK (AccessionNP_(—)055735.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ICK.

Insulin-like growth factor 1 (somatomedin c) (IGF1, AccessionNP_(—)000609.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IGF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IGF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IGF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8230, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Insulin-likegrowth factor 1 (somatomedin c) (IGF1, Accession NP_(—)000609.1), a genewhich are structurally and functionally related to insulin but have amuch higher growth-promoting activity and therefore may be associatedwith Growth retardation with sensorineural deafness and mentalretardation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Growth retardation with sensorineuraldeafness and mental retardation, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IGF1.

The function of IGF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Interleukin 11 (IL11,Accession NP_000632.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. IL11 BINDING SITE1 and IL11 BINDING SITE2 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by IL11,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL11 BINDING SITE1 andIL11 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6919 and SEQ ID:17785respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 11(IL11, Accession NP_(—)000632.1), a gene which stimulates theproliferation of hematopoietic stem cells and megakaryocyte progenitorcells and induces megakaryocyte maturation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL11.

The function of IL11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM41.1. Interleukin 20receptor, alpha (IL20RA, Accession NP_(—)055247.2) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL20RA BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby IL20RA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL20RA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9137, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 20receptor, alpha (IL20RA, Accession NP_(—)055247.2), a gene which is thereceptor for interleukin-20. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with IL20RA.

The function of IL20RA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM316.1. Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775087.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RA BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17486, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775087.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)734464.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17486, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)734464.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17486, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

IMPACT (Accession NP_(—)060909.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IMPACT BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IMPACT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IMPACT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19846, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of IMPACT (AccessionNP_(—)060909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IMPACT.

INHBE (Accession NP_(—)113667.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. INHBE BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by INHBE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of INHBE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9633, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of INHBE (AccessionNP_(—)113667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith INHBE.

Indolethylamine n-methyltransferase (INMT, Accession NP_(—)006765.3) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. INMT BINDINGSITE1 and INMT BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by INMT, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of INMT BINDING SITE1 and INMT BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:3109 and SEQ ID:1421 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Indolethylaminen-methyltransferase (INMT, Accession NP_(—)006765.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with INMT.

IPO13 (Accession NP_(—)055467.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IPO13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IPO13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IPO13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6877, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of IPO13 (AccessionNP_(—)055467.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IPO13.

Interferon regulatory factor 4 (IRF4, Accession NP_(—)002451.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IRF4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by IRF4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IRF4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16311, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Interferonregulatory factor 4 (IRF4, Accession NP_(—)002451.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IRF4.

Integrin, alpha l (antigen cd11a (p180), lymphocyte function-associatedantigen 1; alpha polypeptide) (ITGAL, Accession NP_(—)002200.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ITGALBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ITGAL, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofITGAL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17682, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha l(antigen cd11a (p180), lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1; alphapolypeptide) (ITGAL, Accession NP_(—)002200.1), a gene which s areceptor for icam1, icam2, icam3 and icam4. it is involved in a varietyof immune phenomena including leukocyte-endothelial cell interaction,cytotoxic t-cell mediated killing, and antibody dependent killing bygranulocytes and monocytes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ITGAL.

The function of ITGAL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM148.1. Integrin, alpha x(antigen cd11c (p150), alpha polypeptide) (ITGAX, AccessionNP_(—)000878.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ITGAX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITGAX, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ITGAX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11336, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha x(antigen cd11c (p150), alpha polypeptide) (ITGAX, AccessionNP_000878.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ITGAX.

Janus kinase 3 (a protein tyrosine kinase, leukocyte) (JAK3, AccessionNP_(—)000206.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. JAK3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JAK3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of JAK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6262, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Janus kinase 3 (aprotein tyrosine kinase, leukocyte) (JAK3, Accession NP_(—)000206.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with JAK3.

JM11 (Accession NP_(—)296375.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. JM11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JM11, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of JM11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15361, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of JM11 (AccessionNP_(—)296375.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith JM11.

Jerky homolog (mouse) (JRK, Accession NP_(—)003715.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. JRK BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JRK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of JRK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Jerky homolog(mouse) (JRK, Accession NP_(—)003715.1), a gene which might function asa DNA- binding protein. and therefore may be associated with Absenceepilepsy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Absence epilepsy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with JRK.

The function of JRK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. Potassium voltage-gatedchannel, shaker-related subfamily, member 5 (KCNA5, AccessionNP_(—)002225.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNA5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNA5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNA5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18957, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 5 (KCNA5,Accession NP_(—)002225.2), a gene which mediates the voltage-dependentpotassium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNA5.

The function of KCNA5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM391.1. Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, isk-related family, member 3 (KCNE3, AccessionNP_(—)005463.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNE3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNE3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNE3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6918, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, isk-related family, member 3 (KCNE3, AccessionNP_(—)005463.1), a gene which ancillary protein that co-assemble with apotassium channel alpha-subunit to modulate the gating kinetics andenhance stability of the multimeric complex (by similarity). andtherefore may be associated with Hypokalemic periodic paralysis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Hypokalemic periodic paralysis, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with KCNE3.

The function of KCNE3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 11 (KCNJ11, AccessionNP_(—)000516.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNJ11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNJ11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNJ11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9100, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 11 (KCNJ11, AccessionNP_(—)000516.2), a gene which is controlled by g proteins. inwardrectifier k+ channels are characterized by a greater tendancy to allowpotassium to flow into the cell rather than out of it. and therefore isassociated with Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNJ11.

The function of KCNJ11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. KENAE (AccessionNP_(—)789786.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KENAE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KENAE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KENAE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18180, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KENAE (AccessionNP_(—)789786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KENAE.

KIAA0053 (Accession NP_(—)055697.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0053 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0053,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0053 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16223, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0053(Accession NP_(—)055697.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0053.

KIAA0087 (Accession NP_(—)055584.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0087 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0087,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0087 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0087(Accession NP_(—)055584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0087.

KIAA0117 (Accession XP_(—)290939.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0117 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0117,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0117 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0117(Accession XP_(—)290939.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0117.

KIAA0186 (Accession NP_(—)066545.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0186 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6841, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0186(Accession NP_(—)066545.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0186.

KIAA0205 (Accession NP_(—)055688.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0205 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0205,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0205 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17371, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0205(Accession NP_(—)055688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0205.

KIAA0350 (Accession XP_(—)290667.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0350 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0350,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0350 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0350(Accession XP_(—)290667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0350.

KIAA0435 (Accession NP_(—)055616.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0435 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0435,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0435 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14441, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0435(Accession NP_(—)055616.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0435.

KIAA0446 (Accession XP_(—)044155.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0446 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0446,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0446 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20115, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0446(Accession XP_(—)044155.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0446.

KIAA0459 (Accession XP_(—)027862.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0459 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0459,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0459 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3442, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0459(Accession XP_(—)027862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0459.

KIAA0469 (Accession NP_(—)055666.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0469 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0469BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0469, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0469BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0469 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14283 andSEQ ID:1413 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0469(Accession NP_(—)055666.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0469.

KIAA0471 (Accession NP_(—)055672.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0471 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0471,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0471 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0471(Accession NP_(—)055672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0471.

KIAA0475 (Accession NP_(—)055679.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0475 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0475,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0475 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0475(Accession NP_(—)055679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0475.

KIAA0478 (Accession NP_(—)055685.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0478 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0478,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0478 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11512, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0478(Accession NP_(—)055685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0478.

KIAA0493 (Accession XP_(—)034717.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0493 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0493,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0493 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0493(Accession XP_(—)034717.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0493.

KIAA0495 (Accession XP_(—)031397.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0495 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0495,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0495 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5452, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0495(Accession XP_(—)031397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0495.

KIAA0513 (Accession NP_(—)055547.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0513 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA0513BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0513, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0513BINDING SITE1 through KIAA0513 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:11210,SEQ ID:7613 and SEQ ID:12742 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0513(Accession NP_(—)055547.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0513.

KIAA0527 (Accession XP_(—)171054.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0527 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0527,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0527 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0527(Accession XP_(—)171054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0527.

KIAA0532 (Accession XP_(—)047659.6) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0532 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0532,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0532 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:483, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0532(Accession XP_(—)047659.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0532.

KIAA0557 (Accession XP_(—)085507.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0557 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0557,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0557 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16200, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0557(Accession XP_(—)085507.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0557.

KIAA0561 (Accession XP_(—)038150.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0561 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0561BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0561, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0561BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0561 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11513 andSEQ ID:12972 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0561(Accession XP_(—)038150.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0561.

KIAA0562 (Accession NP_(—)055519.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0562 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0562,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0562 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10458, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0562(Accession NP_(—)055519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0562.

KIAA0563 (Accession NP_(—)055649.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0563 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0563,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0563 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19679, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0563(Accession NP_(—)055649.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0563.

KIAA0605 (Accession NP_(—)055509.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0605 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0605,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0605 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11045, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0605(Accession NP_(—)055509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0605.

KIAA0682 (Accession NP_(—)055667.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0682 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0682, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0682BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2671, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0682(Accession NP_(—)055667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0682.

KIAA0831 (Accession NP_(—)055739.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0831 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0831,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0831 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16264, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0831(Accession NP_(—)055739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0831.

KIAA0841 (Accession XP_(—)049237.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0841 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0841BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0841, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0841BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0841 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:901 and SEQID:1519 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0841(Accession XP_(—)049237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0841.

KIAA0861 (Accession NP_(—)055893.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0861 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0861,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0861 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10629, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0861(Accession NP_(—)055893.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0861.

KIAA0924 (Accession NP_(—)055712.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0924 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0924BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0924, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0924BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0924 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19935 andSEQ ID:864 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0924(Accession NP_(—)055712.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0924.

KIAA0931 (Accession XP_(—)041191.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0931 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0931,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0931 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8504, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0931(Accession XP_(—)041191.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0931.

KIAA0935 (Accession XP_(—)052620.6) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0935 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0935,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0935 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10957, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0935(Accession XP_(—)052620.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0935.

KIAA0937 (Accession XP_(—)166213.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0937 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0937,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0937 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7974, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0937(Accession XP_(—)166213.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0937.

KIAA1002 (Accession XP_(—)290584.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1002 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1002,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1002 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8660, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1002(Accession XP_(—)290584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1002.

KIAA1040 (Accession XP_(—)051091.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1040 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1040BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1040, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1040BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1040 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5138 and SEQID:5080 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1040(Accession XP_(—)051091.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1040.

KIAA1041 (Accession NP_(—)055762.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1041 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1041,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1041 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1041(Accession NP_(—)055762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1041.

KIAA1043 (Accession NP_(—)056096.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1043 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1043,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1043 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18400, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1043(Accession NP_(—)056096.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1043.

KIAA1045 (Accession XP_(—)048592.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1045 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9634, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1045(Accession XP_(—)048592.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1045.

KIAA1052 (Accession NP_(—)055771.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1052 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1052,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1052 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1530, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1052(Accession NP_(—)055771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1052.

KIAA1054 (Accession XP_(—)043493.5) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1054 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1054,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1054 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7973, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1054(Accession XP_(—)043493.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1054.

KIAA1126 (Accession XP_(—)050325.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1126 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1126,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1126 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6077, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1126(Accession XP_(—)050325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1126.

KIAA1143 (Accession XP_(—)044014.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1143 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1143,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1143 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1143(Accession XP_(—)044014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1143.

KIAA1155 (Accession XP_(—)030864.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1155 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1155,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1155 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5405, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1155(Accession XP_(—)030864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1155.

KIAA1185 (Accession NP_(—)065761.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1185 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1185,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1185 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9213, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1185(Accession NP_(—)065761.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1185.

KIAA1193 (Accession XP_(—)041843.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1193 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1193,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1193 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1683, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1193(Accession XP_(—)041843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1193.

KIAA1198 (Accession NP_(—)065765.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1198 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1198BINDING SITE6 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1198, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1198BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1198 BINDING SITE6, designated SEQ ID:19094,SEQ ID:17786, SEQ ID:8170, SEQ ID:5522, SEQ ID:17617 and SEQ ID:17224respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1198(Accession NP_(—)065765.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1198.

KIAA1210 (Accession XP_(—)172801.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1210 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1210,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1210 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1210(Accession XP_(—)172801.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1210.

KIAA1257 (Accession XP_(—)031577.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1257 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1257BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1257, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1257BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1257 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14928 andSEQ ID:3109 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1257(Accession XP_(—)031577.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1257.

KIAA1272 (Accession XP_(—)046600.7) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1272 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1272,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1272 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15059, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1272(Accession XP_(—)046600.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1272.

KIAA1287 (Accession NP_(—)065799.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1287 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1287,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1287 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13685, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1287(Accession NP_(—)065799.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1287.

KIAA1393 (Accession XP_(—)050793.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1393 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1393,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1393 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6495, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1393(Accession XP_(—)050793.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1393.

KIAA1407 (Accession NP_(—)065868.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1407 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1407,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1407 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15873, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1407(Accession NP_(—)065868.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1407.

KIAA1456 (Accession XP_(—)040100.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1456 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13974, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1456(Accession XP_(—)040100.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1456.

KIAA1465 (Accession XP_(—)027396.4) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1465 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1465,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1465 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1465(Accession XP_(—)027396.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1465.

KIAA1508 (Accession XP_(—)290952.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1508 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1508,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1508 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16911, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1508(Accession XP_(—)290952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1508.

KIAA1518 (Accession XP_(—)170889.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1518 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1518, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1518BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17375, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1518(Accession XP_(—)170889.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1518.

KIAA1530 (Accession XP_(—)042661.5) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1530 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1530BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1530, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1530BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1530 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12872 andSEQ ID:6360 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1530(Accession XP_(—)042661.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1530.

KIAA1553 (Accession XP_(—)166320.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1553 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1553,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1553 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3650, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1553(Accession XP_(—)166320.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1553.

KIAA1554 (Accession XP_(—)290768.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1554 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1554,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1554 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15297, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1554(Accession XP_(—)290768.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1554.

KIAA1559 (Accession XP_(—)054472.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1559 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1559,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1559 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14408, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1559(Accession XP_(—)054472.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1559.

KIAA1571 (Accession XP_(—)027744.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1571 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1571,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1571 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1571(Accession XP_(—)027744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1571.

KIAA1615 (Accession NP_(—)066002.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1615 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1615BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1615, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1615BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1615 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8578 and SEQID:12534 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1615(Accession NP_(—)066002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1615.

KIAA1671 (Accession XP_(—)037809.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1671 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1671,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1671 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1671(Accession XP_(—)037809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1671.

KIAA1727 (Accession XP_(—)034262.4) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1727 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1727,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1727 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14415, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1727(Accession XP_(—)034262.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1727.

KIAA1784 (Accession NP_(—)115820.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1784 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1784,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1784 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1784(Accession NP_(—)115820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1784.

KIAA1827 (Accession XP_(—)290834.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1827 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1827BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1827, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1827BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1827 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2385 and SEQID:19431 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1827(Accession XP_(—)290834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1827.

KIAA1829 (Accession XP_(—)030378.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1829 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1829,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1829 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12386, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1829(Accession XP_(—)030378.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1829.

KIAA1836 (Accession XP_(—)114087.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1836 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1836,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1836 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17519, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1836(Accession XP_(—)114087.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1836.

KIAA1853 (Accession XP_(—)045184.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1853 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1853,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1853 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19842, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1853(Accession XP_(—)045184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1853.

KIAA1924 (Accession NP_(—)694971.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1924 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1924,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1924 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7825, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1924(Accession NP_(—)694971.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1924.

KIAA1951 (Accession XP_(—)057401.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1951 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1951,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1951 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12956, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1951(Accession XP_(—)057401.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1951.

KIAA1971 (Accession XP_(—)058720.4) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1971 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1971,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1971 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19552, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1971(Accession XP_(—)058720.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1971.

KIAA1987 (Accession XP_(—)113870.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1987 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1987,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1987 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18263, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1987(Accession XP_(—)113870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1987.

KIAA2028 (Accession XP_(—)059415.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA2028 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA2028,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2028 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11722, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2028(Accession XP_(—)059415.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA2028.

Kruppel-like factor 5 (intestinal) (KLF5, Accession NP_(—)001721.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLF5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by KLF5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17531, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Kruppel-likefactor 5 (intestinal) (KLF5, Accession NP_(—)001721.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KLF5.

Kallikrein 10 (KLK10, Accession NP_(—)665895.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLK10 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by KLK10, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KLK10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6691, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Kallikrein 10(KLK10, Accession NP_(—)665895.1), a gene which has a tumor-suppressorrole in breast and prostate cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KLK10.

The function of KLK10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. Kallikrein 10 (KLK10,Accession NP_(—)002767.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KLK10 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KLK10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLK10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6691, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Kallikrein 10(KLK10, Accession NP_(—)002767.2), a gene which has a tumor-suppressorrole in breast and prostate cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KLK10.

The function of KLK10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. Kynurenine3-monooxygenase (kynurenine 3-hydroxylase) (KMO, AccessionNP_(—)003670.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KMO BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KMO, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KMO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5730, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Kynurenine3-monooxygenase (kynurenine 3-hydroxylase) (KMO, AccessionNP_(—)003670.1), a gene which may play a role in encephalicphotoreception. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KMO.

The function of KMO and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Kinase suppressor ofras (KSR, Accession XP_(—)290793.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KSR BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KSR,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KSR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15951, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Kinase suppressorof ras (KSR, Accession XP_(—)290793.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KSR.

Lysosomal-associated membrane protein 3 (LAMP3, AccessionNP_(—)055213.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LAMP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LAMP3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LAMP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:970, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofLysosomal-associated membrane protein 3 (LAMP3, AccessionNP_(—)055213.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAMP3.

LANO (Accession NP_(—)060684.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LANO BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byLANO, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LANO BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4507, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LANO (AccessionNP_(—)060684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LANO.

Lipocalin 7 (LCN7, Accession NP_(—)071447.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LCN7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLCN7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LCN7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3972, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Lipocalin 7(LCN7, Accession NP_(—)071447.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LCN7.

Lymphoid enhancer-binding factor 1 (LEF1, Accession NP_(—)057353.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LEF1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by LEF1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LEF1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11499, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Lymphoidenhancer-binding factor 1 (LEF1, Accession NP_(—)057353.1), a gene whichplays an essential role in the formation of several organs andstructures that require inductive tissue interactions. and therefore maybe associated with Colon cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Colon cancer, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with LEF1.

The function of LEF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM272.1. Lipoma hmgic fusionpartner (LHFP, Accession NP_005771.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LHFP BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LHFP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LHFP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8128, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Lipoma hmgicfusion partner (LHFP, Accession NP_(—)005771.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LHFP.

LIN-28 (Accession NP_(—)078950.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LIN-28 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LIN-28,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIN-28 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6030, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LIN-28 (AccessionNP_(—)078950.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LIN-28.

LNK (Accession NP_(—)005466.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LNK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LNK, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LNK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9510, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LNK (AccessionNP_(—)005466.1), a gene which links T-cell receptor activation signal tophospholipase c-gamma-1, grb-2 and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (bysimilarity). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LNK.

The function of LNK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. LOC112687 (AccessionXP_(—)053145.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LOC112687 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC112687, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC112687 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4875,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC112687(Accession XP_(—)053145.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112687.

LOC112817 (Accession NP_(—)612422.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC112817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC112817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC112817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC112817(Accession NP_(—)612422.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112817.

LOC113444 (Accession NP_(—)612437.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC113444 BINDING SITE1 through LOC113444BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC113444, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC113444BINDING SITE1 through LOC113444 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15369,SEQ ID:15847 and SEQ ID:14262 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC113444(Accession NP_(—)612437.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC113444.

LOC115648 (Accession NP_(—)663299.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115648 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115648, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115648 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6386, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC115648(Accession NP_(—)663299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115648.

LOC116411 (Accession XP_(—)058095.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116411 BINDING SITE1 and LOC116411BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC116411, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116411BINDING SITE1 and LOC116411 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1487 andSEQ ID:13193 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC116411(Accession XP_(—)058095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116411.

LOC118490 (Accession XP_(—)060981.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118490 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC118490, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC118490 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC118490(Accession XP_(—)060981.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118490.

LOC118812 (Accession XP_(—)058346.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC118812, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC118812 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7879, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC118812(Accession XP_(—)058346.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118812.

LOC118812 (Accession NP_(—)849154.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC118812, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC118812 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7879, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC118812(Accession NP_(—)849154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118812.

LOC120526 (Accession XP_(—)058475.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC120526 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC120526, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC120526 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC120526(Accession XP_(—)058475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC120526.

LOC121498 (Accession XP_(—)062669.7) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC121498 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC121498, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC121498 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1850, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC121498(Accession XP_(—)062669.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC121498.

LOC121952 (Accession XP_(—)062872.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC121952 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC121952, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC121952 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17591, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC121952(Accession XP_(—)062872.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC121952.

LOC125061 (Accession XP_(—)058889.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC125061 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC125061, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC125061 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9098, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC125061(Accession XP_(—)058889.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC125061.

LOC127602 (Accession XP_(—)059166.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC127602 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC127602, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC127602 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14354, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC127602(Accession XP_(—)059166.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC127602.

LOC130813 (Accession XP_(—)065904.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16452, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC130813(Accession XP_(—)065904.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130813.

LOC131963 (Accession XP_(—)067689.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC131963 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC131963, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC131963 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5289, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC131963(Accession XP_(—)067689.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC131963.

LOC132241 (Accession XP_(—)059583.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC132241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC132241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC132241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13281, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC132241(Accession XP_(—)059583.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC132241.

LOC134466 (Accession XP_(—)068858.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC134466 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC134466, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC134466 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11536, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC134466(Accession XP_(—)068858.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC134466.

LOC135293 (Accession XP_(—)072402.4) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11660, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC135293(Accession XP_(—)072402.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135293.

LOC135763 (Accession NP_(—)612639.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135763 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135763, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135763 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14442, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC135763(Accession NP_(—)612639.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135763.

LOC139422 (Accession XP_(—)066687.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC139422 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC139422, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC139422 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17958, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC139422(Accession XP_(—)066687.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC139422.

LOC144248 (Accession XP_(—)084786.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144248 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144248, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144248 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11361, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC144248(Accession XP_(—)084786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144248.

LOC144404 (Accession XP_(—)084852.6) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144404 BINDING SITE1 and LOC144404BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC144404, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144404BINDING SITE1 and LOC144404 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8561 andSEQ ID:11669 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC144404(Accession XP_(—)084852.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144404.

LOC144481 (Accession XP_(—)096611.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144481 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144481, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144481 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC144481(Accession XP_(—)096611.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144481.

LOC144766 (Accession XP_(—)084963.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144766 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144766, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144766 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC144766(Accession XP_(—)084963.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144766.

LOC144817 (Accession XP_(—)084972.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC144817(Accession XP_(—)084972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144817.

LOC144871 (Accession XP_(—)096698.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144871 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144871, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144871 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC144871(Accession XP_(—)096698.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144871.

LOC145453 (Accession XP_(—)085120.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145453 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145453, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145453 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8486, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC145453(Accession XP_(—)085120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145453.

LOC145676 (Accession XP_(—)085202.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145676 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145676, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145676 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC145676(Accession XP_(—)085202.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145676.

LOC145757 (Accession XP_(—)085227.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145757 BINDING SITE1 and LOC145757BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC145757, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145757BINDING SITE1 and LOC145757 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13797 andSEQ ID:3109 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC145757(Accession XP_(—)085227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145757.

LOC145783 (Accession XP_(—)085231.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145783 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145783, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145783 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6743, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC145783(Accession XP_(—)085231.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145783.

LOC145813 (Accession XP_(—)096873.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:987, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC145813(Accession XP_(—)096873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145813.

LOC145988 (Accession XP_(—)085290.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145988 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145988, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145988 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1945, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC145988(Accession XP_(—)085290.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145988.

LOC146177 (Accession NP_(—)778229.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15157, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC146177(Accession NP_(—)778229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146177.

LOC146229 (Accession XP_(—)085387.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146229 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146229BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146229, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146229BINDING SITE1 and LOC146229 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3109 andSEQ ID:8345 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC146229(Accession XP_(—)085387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146229.

LOC146336 (Accession XP_(—)085421.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146336 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146336, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146336 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4132, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC146336(Accession XP_(—)085421.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146336.

LOC146346 (Accession XP_(—)085430.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146346 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146346BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146346, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146346BINDING SITE1 and LOC146346 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16312 andSEQ ID:6781 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC146346(Accession XP_(—)085430.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146346.

LOC146429 (Accession XP_(—)096998.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146429 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146429, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146429 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8579, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC146429(Accession XP_(—)096998.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146429.

LOC146443 (Accession XP_(—)085461.6) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146443 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146443, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146443 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5238, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC146443(Accession XP_(—)085461.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146443.

LOC146603 (Accession XP_(—)085514.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146603 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146603, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146603 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC146603(Accession XP_(—)085514.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146603.

LOC146784 (Accession XP_(—)085588.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146784 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146784, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146784 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13452, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC146784(Accession XP_(—)085588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146784.

LOC146839 (Accession XP_(—)097107.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146839 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146839, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146839 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11661, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC146839(Accession XP_(—)097107.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146839.

LOC146894 (Accession NP_(—)660316.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2386, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC146894(Accession NP_(—)660316.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146894.

LOC146895 (Accession XP_(—)097120.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8862, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC146895(Accession XP_(—)097120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146895.

LOC146901 (Accession XP_(—)097121.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146901 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146901, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146901 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC146901(Accession XP_(—)097121.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146901.

LOC146909 (Accession XP_(—)085634.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146909 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146909BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146909, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146909BINDING SITE1 and LOC146909 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14280 andSEQ ID:20010 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC146909(Accession XP_(—)085634.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146909.

LOC147080 (Accession XP_(—)097182.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147080 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147080, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147080 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18093, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC147080(Accession XP_(—)097182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147080.

LOC147166 (Accession XP_(—)085722.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:546, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC147166(Accession XP_(—)085722.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147166.

LOC147343 (Accession XP_(—)097225.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147343 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147343, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147343 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14957, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC147343(Accession XP_(—)097225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147343.

LOC147407 (Accession XP_(—)084000.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147407 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147407, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147407 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC147407(Accession XP_(—)084000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147407.

LOC147622 (Accession XP_(—)097255.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147622 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147622, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147622 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10349, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC147622(Accession XP_(—)097255.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147622.

LOC147817 (Accession XP_(—)085903.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147817 BINDING SITE1 and LOC147817BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC147817, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147817BINDING SITE1 and LOC147817 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14003 andSEQ ID:11085 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC147817(Accession XP_(—)085903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147817.

LOC147841 (Accession XP_(—)085924.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147841 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147841, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147841 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC147841(Accession XP_(—)085924.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147841.

LOC147947 (Accession XP_(—)085974.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC147947(Accession XP_(—)085974.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147947.

LOC148137 (Accession NP_(—)653293.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC148137(Accession NP_(—)653293.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148137.

LOC148708 (Accession XP_(—)086286.4) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148708 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148708, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148708 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18164, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC148708(Accession XP_(—)086286.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148708.

LOC148709 (Accession XP_(—)086281.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8427, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC148709(Accession XP_(—)086281.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148709.

LOC149134 (Accession XP_(—)097594.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149134 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149134, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149134 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16592, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC149134(Accession XP_(—)097594.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149134.

LOC149149 (Accession XP_(—)097598.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149149 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149149, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149149 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9725, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC149149(Accession XP_(—)097598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149149.

LOC149371 (Accession NP_(—)787072.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149371, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149371 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14762, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC149371(Accession NP_(—)787072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149371.

LOC149478 (Accession XP_(—)086536.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149478 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149478, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149478 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2514, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC149478(Accession XP_(—)086536.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149478.

LOC149506 (Accession XP_(—)097661.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149506 BINDING SITE1 and LOC149506BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC149506, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149506BINDING SITE1 and LOC149506 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17503 andSEQ ID:5777 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC149506(Accession XP_(—)097661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149506.

LOC149692 (Accession XP_(—)097706.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149692 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149692, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149692 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC149692(Accession XP_(—)097706.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149692.

LOC149703 (Accession XP_(—)097719.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149703 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149703, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149703 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19805, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC149703(Accession XP_(—)097719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149703.

LOC150054 (Accession XP_(—)097797.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150054 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150054, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150054 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC150054(Accession XP_(—)097797.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150054.

LOC150225 (Accession XP_(—)097870.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150225 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150225, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150225 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC150225(Accession XP_(—)097870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150225.

LOC150407 (Accession XP_(—)086906.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150407 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150407, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150407 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC150407(Accession XP_(—)086906.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150407.

LOC150587 (Accession XP_(—)097917.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150587 BINDING SITE1 and LOC150587BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC150587, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150587BINDING SITE1 and LOC150587 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15619 andSEQ ID:8861 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC150587(Accession XP_(—)097917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150587.

LOC151057 (Accession XP_(—)097998.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151057 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151057, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151057 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5519, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC151057(Accession XP_(—)097998.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151057.

LOC151201 (Accession XP_(—)098021.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151201 BINDING SITE1 and LOC151201BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC151201, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151201BINDING SITE1 and LOC151201 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3299 andSEQ ID:11934 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC151201(Accession XP_(—)098021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151201.

LOC151475 (Accession XP_(—)098063.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151475 BINDING SITE1 and LOC151475BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC151475, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151475BINDING SITE1 and LOC151475 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7086 andSEQ ID:15680 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC151475(Accession XP_(—)098063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151475.

LOC151636 (Accession NP_(—)612144.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151636 BINDING SITE1 through LOC151636BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC151636, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151636BINDING SITE1 through LOC151636 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:2479,SEQ ID:896 and SEQ ID:19982 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC151636(Accession NP_(—)612144.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151636.

LOC152245 (Accession XP_(—)098182.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152245 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152245, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152245 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19257, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC152245(Accession XP_(—)098182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152245.

LOC152445 (Accession XP_(—)098231.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13905, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC152445(Accession XP_(—)098231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152445.

LOC152620 (Accession XP_(—)011108.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152620 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152620, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152620 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC152620(Accession XP_(—)011108.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152620.

LOC152719 (Accession XP_(—)098257.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152719 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152719, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152719 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1141, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC152719(Accession XP_(—)098257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152719.

LOC152794 (Accession XP_(—)087525.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152794 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152794, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152794 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3556, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC152794(Accession XP_(—)087525.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152794.

LOC152804 (Accession XP_(—)098266.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152804 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152804, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152804 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8155, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC152804(Accession XP_(—)098266.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152804.

LOC153077 (Accession XP_(—)098307.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19370, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC153077(Accession XP_(—)098307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153077.

LOC153811 (Accession XP_(—)087779.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153811 BINDING SITE1 through LOC153811BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC153811, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153811BINDING SITE1 through LOC153811 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:6031,SEQ ID:14281 and SEQ ID:15030 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC153811(Accession XP_(—)087779.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153811.

LOC153883 (Accession XP_(—)087798.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153883 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153883, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153883 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3293, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC153883(Accession XP_(—)087798.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153883.

LOC153910 (Accession XP_(—)087801.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153910 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153910, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153910 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC153910(Accession XP_(—)087801.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153910.

LOC154282 (Accession XP_(—)098505.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC154282(Accession XP_(—)098505.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154282.

LOC154822 (Accession XP_(—)098618.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154822 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154822, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154822 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3008, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC154822(Accession XP_(—)098618.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154822.

LOC154877 (Accession XP_(—)098626.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154877 BINDING SITE1 through LOC154877BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC154877, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154877BINDING SITE1 through LOC154877 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15947,SEQ ID:3038 and SEQ ID:14342 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC154877(Accession XP_(—)098626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154877.

LOC158014 (Accession XP_(—)088442.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158014 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158014, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158014 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12285, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC158014(Accession XP_(—)088442.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158014.

LOC158310 (Accession XP_(—)098919.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158310 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158310, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158310 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC158310(Accession XP_(—)098919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158310.

LOC158402 (Accession XP_(—)098936.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158402 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158402, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158402 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1414, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC158402(Accession XP_(—)098936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158402.

LOC158436 (Accession XP_(—)098942.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158436 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158436, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158436 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7071, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC158436(Accession XP_(—)098942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158436.

LOC158476 (Accession XP_(—)098955.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158476 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158476, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158476 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC158476(Accession XP_(—)098955.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158476.

LOC158563 (Accession XP_(—)088606.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158563 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158563, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158563 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9685, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC158563(Accession XP_(—)088606.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158563.

LOC160897 (Accession XP_(—)090573.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC160897 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC160897, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC160897 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14437, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC160897(Accession XP_(—)090573.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC160897.

LOC162083 (Accession XP_(—)091339.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162083 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC162083, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC162083 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17143, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC162083(Accession XP_(—)091339.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162083.

LOC162427 (Accession XP_(—)091549.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC162427, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:1761 and SEQ ID:12386 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC162427(Accession XP_(—)091549.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162427.

LOC162427 (Accession NP_(—)835227.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC162427, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:1761 and SEQ ID:12386 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC162427(Accession NP_(—)835227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162427.

LOC162967 (Accession XP_(—)091890.6) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162967 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC162967, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC162967 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3050, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC162967(Accession XP_(—)091890.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162967.

LOC163227 (Accession NP_(—)775802.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC163227 BINDING SITE1 and LOC163227BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC163227, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC163227BINDING SITE1 and LOC163227 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1413 andSEQ ID:9582 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC163227(Accession NP_(—)775802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC163227.

LOC168451 (Accession XP_(—)095114.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC168451 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC168451, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC168451 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7426, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC168451(Accession XP_(—)095114.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC168451.

LOC170409 (Accession XP_(—)096330.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC170409 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC170409, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC170409 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7616, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC170409(Accession XP_(—)096330.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC170409.

LOC196264 (Accession XP_(—)113683.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196264 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196264, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196264 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC196264(Accession XP_(—)113683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196264.

LOC196993 (Accession XP_(—)116971.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196993 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196993, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196993 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7905, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC196993(Accession XP_(—)116971.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196993.

LOC197336 (Accession NP_(—)660337.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197336 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197336, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197336 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18551, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC197336(Accession NP_(—)660337.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197336.

LOC197358 (Accession XP_(—)113872.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197358 BINDING SITE1 and LOC197358BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC197358, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197358BINDING SITE1 and LOC197358 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3887 andSEQ ID:5402 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC197358(Accession XP_(—)113872.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197358.

LOC199906 (Accession XP_(—)114052.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199906 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199906, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199906 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11637, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC199906(Accession XP_(—)114052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199906.

LOC200169 (Accession XP_(—)117200.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200169 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200169BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC200169, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC200169 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200169 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:6517 and SEQ ID:5066 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC200169(Accession XP_(—)117200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200169.

LOC200860 (Accession XP_(—)117289.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200860 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200860, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200860 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC200860(Accession XP_(—)117289.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200860.

LOC200895 (Accession NP_(—)789785.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3376, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC200895(Accession NP_(—)789785.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200895.

LOC200916 (Accession XP_(—)114317.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200916 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200916, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200916 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:873, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC200916(Accession XP_(—)114317.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200916.

LOC201164 (Accession NP_(—)849158.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201164 BINDING SITE1 and LOC201164BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC201164, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC201164 BINDING SITE1 and LOC201164 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:18118 and SEQ ID:13530 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC201164(Accession NP_(—)849158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201164.

LOC201292 (Accession NP_(—)775818.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201292 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201292, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201292 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14592, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC201292(Accession NP_(—)775818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201292.

LOC201510 (Accession XP_(—)113972.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201510 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201510, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201510 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4316, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC201510(Accession XP_(—)113972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201510.

LOC201562 (Accession XP_(—)114343.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9102, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC201562(Accession XP_(—)114343.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201562.

LOC201725 (Accession XP_(—)114370.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201725 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201725, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201725 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC201725(Accession XP_(—)114370.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201725.

LOC202400 (Accession XP_(—)117397.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202400 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202400, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202400 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC202400(Accession XP_(—)117397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202400.

LOC202404 (Accession XP_(—)114481.4) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202404 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202404, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202404 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC202404(Accession XP_(—)114481.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202404.

LOC202460 (Accession XP_(—)114493.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202460 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202460, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202460 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1278, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC202460(Accession XP_(—)114493.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202460.

LOC202934 (Accession XP_(—)117486.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202934 BINDING SITE1 and LOC202934BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC202934, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202934BINDING SITE1 and LOC202934 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9097 andSEQ ID:6782 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC202934(Accession XP_(—)117486.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202934.

LOC203427 (Accession NP_(—)660348.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203427 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC203427, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203427 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC203427(Accession NP_(—)660348.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203427.

LOC203547 (Accession XP_(—)114719.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203547 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC203547, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203547 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10631, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC203547(Accession XP_(—)114719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203547.

LOC219293 (Accession XP_(—)166599.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12080, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC219293(Accession XP_(—)166599.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219293.

LOC219731 (Accession XP_(—)167596.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3320, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC219731(Accession XP_(—)167596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219731.

LOC219735 (Accession XP_(—)167601.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219735 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219735, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219735 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3675, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC219735(Accession XP_(—)167601.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219735.

LOC219894 (Accession XP_(—)167782.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7138, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC219894(Accession XP_(—)167782.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219894.

LOC220074 (Accession NP_(—)660352.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220074 BINDING SITE1 through LOC220074BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC220074, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220074BINDING SITE1 through LOC220074 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:1413,SEQ ID:2086 and SEQ ID:4396 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC220074(Accession NP_(—)660352.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220074.

LOC220594 (Accession NP_(—)665808.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220594 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220594, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220594 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6273, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC220594(Accession NP_(—)665808.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220594.

LOC221663 (Accession XP_(—)168131.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10616, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC221663(Accession XP_(—)168131.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221663.

LOC221683 (Accession XP_(—)168089.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221683 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221683, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221683 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1313, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC221683(Accession XP_(—)168089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221683.

LOC221814 (Accession XP_(—)168226.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221814 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221814, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221814 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6429, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC221814(Accession XP_(—)168226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221814.

LOC221946 (Accession XP_(—)168340.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3294, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC221946(Accession XP_(—)168340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221946.

LOC222057 (Accession XP_(—)166594.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222057 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222057, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222057 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC222057(Accession XP_(—)166594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222057.

LOC222068 (Accession XP_(—)166556.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222068 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222068, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222068 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6331, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC222068(Accession XP_(—)166556.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222068.

LOC252983 (Accession XP_(—)170858.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC252983 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC252983, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC252983 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC252983(Accession XP_(—)170858.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC252983.

LOC253216 (Accession XP_(—)170765.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253216 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253216, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253216 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14534, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC253216(Accession XP_(—)170765.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253216.

LOC253612 (Accession XP_(—)172985.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253612 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253612, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253612 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC253612(Accession XP_(—)172985.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253612.

LOC253805 (Accession XP_(—)172854.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253805 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253805, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253805 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7275, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC253805(Accession XP_(—)172854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253805.

LOC255031 (Accession XP_(—)173187.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255031 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11416, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC255031(Accession XP_(—)173187.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255031.

LOC255488 (Accession XP_(—)172581.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255488 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255488, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255488 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18594, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC255488(Accession XP_(—)172581.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255488.

LOC255975 (Accession XP_(—)171083.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255975 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255975, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255975 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC255975(Accession XP_(—)171083.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255975.

LOC256614 (Accession XP_(—)172864.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256614 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256614, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256614 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC256614(Accession XP_(—)172864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256614.

LOC282905 (Accession XP_(—)212606.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282905 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282905, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282905 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC282905(Accession XP_(—)212606.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282905.

LOC282943 (Accession XP_(—)212647.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282943 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282943, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282943 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC282943(Accession XP_(—)212647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282943.

LOC282987 (Accession XP_(—)210845.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282987 BINDING SITE1 and LOC282987BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC282987, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282987BINDING SITE1 and LOC282987 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12386 andSEQ ID:10460 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC282987(Accession XP_(—)210845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282987.

LOC283031 (Accession XP_(—)210859.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283031 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:654, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283031(Accession XP_(—)210859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283031.

LOC283061 (Accession XP_(—)210875.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283061 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283061, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283061 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283061(Accession XP_(—)210875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283061.

LOC283067 (Accession XP_(—)208501.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283067 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283067, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283067 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18641, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283067(Accession XP_(—)208501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283067.

LOC283087 (Accession XP_(—)208509.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283087 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283087, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283087 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283087(Accession XP_(—)208509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283087.

LOC283089 (Accession XP_(—)210885.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283089 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283089, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283089 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6866, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283089(Accession XP_(—)210885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283089.

LOC283119 (Accession XP_(—)210895.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283119 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283119, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283119 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283119(Accession XP_(—)210895.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283119.

LOC283130 (Accession XP_(—)208525.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283130 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283130, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283130 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:469, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283130(Accession XP_(—)208525.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283130.

LOC283143 (Accession XP_(—)210920.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283143 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283143, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283143 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283143(Accession XP_(—)210920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283143.

LOC283152 (Accession XP_(—)210917.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283152 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283152, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283152 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17431, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283152(Accession XP_(—)210917.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283152.

LOC283170 (Accession XP_(—)208535.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283170 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283170, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283170 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19643, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283170(Accession XP_(—)208535.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283170.

LOC283199 (Accession XP_(—)210929.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283199 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283199BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283199, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283199BINDING SITE1 and LOC283199 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:20110 andSEQ ID:4762 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283199(Accession XP_(—)210929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283199.

LOC283215 (Accession XP_(—)208555.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283215 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283215, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283215 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14997, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283215(Accession XP_(—)208555.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283215.

LOC283241 (Accession NP_(—)787089.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283241(Accession NP_(—)787089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283241.

LOC283293 (Accession XP_(—)210962.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283293(Accession XP_(—)210962.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283293.

LOC283329 (Accession XP_(—)210978.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283329 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283329, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283329 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6052, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283329(Accession XP_(—)210978.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283329.

LOC283335 (Accession XP_(—)210981.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283335 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283335BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283335, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283335BINDING SITE1 and LOC283335 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10626 andSEQ ID:9238 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283335(Accession XP_(—)210981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283335.

LOC283377 (Accession XP_(—)208647.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283377 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283377, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283377 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8862, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283377(Accession XP_(—)208647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283377.

LOC283395 (Accession XP_(—)211020.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13838, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283395(Accession XP_(—)211020.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283395.

LOC283432 (Accession XP_(—)211032.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283432 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283432, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283432 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6836, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283432(Accession XP_(—)211032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283432.

LOC283434 (Accession XP_(—)211034.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283434 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283434, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283434 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16416, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283434(Accession XP_(—)211034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283434.

LOC283445 (Accession XP_(—)211044.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9159, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283445(Accession XP_(—)211044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283445.

LOC283452 (Accession XP_(—)208679.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283452 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283452, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283452 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17791, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283452(Accession XP_(—)208679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283452.

LOC283454 (Accession XP_(—)211049.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283454 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283454, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283454 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283454(Accession XP_(—)211049.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283454.

LOC283475 (Accession XP_(—)211056.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283475 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283475BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283475, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283475BINDING SITE1 and LOC283475 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8583 andSEQ ID:12806 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283475(Accession XP_(—)211056.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283475.

LOC283507 (Accession XP_(—)211075.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283507 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283507, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283507 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283507(Accession XP_(—)211075.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283507.

LOC283534 (Accession XP_(—)211083.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283534 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283534, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283534 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13197, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283534(Accession XP_(—)211083.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283534.

LOC283565 (Accession XP_(—)211100.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283565 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283565, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283565 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6104, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283565(Accession XP_(—)211100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283565.

LOC283585 (Accession XP_(—)294741.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283585 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283585, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283585 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3904, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283585(Accession XP_(—)294741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283585.

LOC283588 (Accession NP_(—)787093.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283588 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283588, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283588 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283588(Accession NP_(—)787093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283588.

LOC283624 (Accession XP_(—)211126.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283624 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283624, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283624 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13972, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283624(Accession XP_(—)211126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283624.

LOC283637 (Accession XP_(—)211134.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283637 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283637BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283637, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283637BINDING SITE1 and LOC283637 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12382 andSEQ ID:3786 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283637(Accession XP_(—)211134.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283637.

LOC283641 (Accession XP_(—)208764.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283641 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283641, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283641 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283641(Accession XP_(—)208764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283641.

LOC283664 (Accession XP_(—)208773.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283664 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283664, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283664 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283664(Accession XP_(—)208773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283664.

LOC283679 (Accession XP_(—)211157.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283679 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283679, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283679 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18582, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283679(Accession XP_(—)211157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283679.

LOC283687 (Accession NP_(—)787094.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283687 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283687, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283687 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283687(Accession NP_(—)787094.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283687.

LOC283701 (Accession XP_(—)211170.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283701 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283701BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283701, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283701BINDING SITE1 and LOC283701 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7650 andSEQ ID:777 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283701(Accession XP_(—)211170.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283701.

LOC283706 (Accession XP_(—)208804.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283706 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283706, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283706 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16154, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283706(Accession XP_(—)208804.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283706.

LOC283741 (Accession XP_(—)208115.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283741 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283741, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283741 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283741(Accession XP_(—)208115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283741.

LOC283778 (Accession XP_(—)211199.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283778 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283778, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283778 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15679, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283778(Accession XP_(—)211199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283778.

LOC283801 (Accession XP_(—)208122.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283801 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283801, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283801 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11237, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283801(Accession XP_(—)208122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283801.

LOC283802 (Accession XP_(—)208850.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283802 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283802, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283802 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283802(Accession XP_(—)208850.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283802.

LOC283818 (Accession XP_(—)211218.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283818 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283818, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283818 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283818(Accession XP_(—)211218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283818.

LOC283851 (Accession XP_(—)211229.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283851 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283851, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283851 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12708, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283851(Accession XP_(—)211229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283851.

LOC283861 (Accession NP_(—)787095.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283861 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283861BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283861, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283861BINDING SITE1 and LOC283861 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10879 andSEQ ID:8996 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283861(Accession NP_(—)787095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283861.

LOC283887 (Accession XP_(—)211248.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283887 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283887, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283887 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9775, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283887(Accession XP_(—)211248.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283887.

LOC283889 (Accession XP_(—)208899.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283889 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283889, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283889 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283889(Accession XP_(—)208899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283889.

LOC283928 (Accession XP_(—)208909.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283928 BINDING SITE1 through LOC283928BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283928, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283928BINDING SITE1 through LOC283928 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:3604,SEQ ID:9603 and SEQ ID:13293 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283928(Accession XP_(—)208909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283928.

LOC283929 (Accession XP_(—)208905.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283929 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283929, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283929 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283929(Accession XP_(—)208905.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283929.

LOC283932 (Accession NP_(—)787097.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283932 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283932, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283932 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15305, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283932(Accession NP_(—)787097.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283932.

LOC283964 (Accession XP_(—)208145.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283964 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283964, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283964 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1384, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC283964(Accession XP_(—)208145.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283964.

LOC284001 (Accession XP_(—)208958.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284001 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284001, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284001 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6195, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284001(Accession XP_(—)208958.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284001.

LOC284017 (Accession XP_(—)208961.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284017 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284017, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284017 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284017(Accession XP_(—)208961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284017.

LOC284023 (Accession XP_(—)208983.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284023 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284023BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284023, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284023BINDING SITE1 and LOC284023 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:429 and SEQID:5520 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284023(Accession XP_(—)208983.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284023.

LOC284048 (Accession XP_(—)208152.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284048 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284048, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284048 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17222, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284048(Accession XP_(—)208152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284048.

LOC284063 (Accession XP_(—)208992.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284063 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284063, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284063 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17713, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284063(Accession XP_(—)208992.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284063.

LOC284074 (Accession XP_(—)211321.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284074 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284074BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284074, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284074BINDING SITE1 and LOC284074 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18547 andSEQ ID:5751 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284074(Accession XP_(—)211321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284074.

LOC284082 (Accession XP_(—)211323.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284082 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284082, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284082 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284082(Accession XP_(—)211323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284082.

LOC284095 (Accession XP_(—)211324.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284095 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284095BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284095, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284095BINDING SITE1 and LOC284095 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19595 andSEQ ID:16884 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284095(Accession XP_(—)211324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284095.

LOC284098 (Accession XP_(—)209008.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284098 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284098, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284098 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18178, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284098(Accession XP_(—)209008.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284098.

LOC284102 (Accession XP_(—)211327.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284102 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284102, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284102 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17111, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284102(Accession XP_(—)211327.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284102.

LOC284106 (Accession XP_(—)209004.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284106 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284106, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284106 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11925, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284106(Accession XP_(—)209004.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284106.

LOC284116 (Accession XP_(—)211338.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284116 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284116, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284116 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1709, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284116(Accession XP_(—)211338.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284116.

LOC284117 (Accession XP_(—)209024.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284117 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284117, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284117 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11347, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284117(Accession XP_(—)209024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284117.

LOC284128 (Accession XP_(—)211342.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284128 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284128BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284128, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284128BINDING SITE1 and LOC284128 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17271 andSEQ ID:17792 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284128(Accession XP_(—)211342.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284128.

LOC284145 (Accession XP_(—)211353.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284145 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284145, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284145 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8678, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284145(Accession XP_(—)211353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284145.

LOC284171 (Accession XP_(—)209051.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284171 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284171, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284171 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284171(Accession XP_(—)209051.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284171.

LOC284186 (Accession XP_(—)209060.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284186 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284186, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284186 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284186(Accession XP_(—)209060.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284186.

LOC284191 (Accession XP_(—)211377.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284191 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284191, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284191 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7923, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284191(Accession XP_(—)211377.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284191.

LOC284267 (Accession XP_(—)211411.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284267 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284267, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284267 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284267(Accession XP_(—)211411.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284267.

LOC284276 (Accession XP_(—)211412.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284276 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284276, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284276 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12113, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284276(Accession XP_(—)211412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284276.

LOC284286 (Accession XP_(—)211419.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284286 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284286, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284286 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5521, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284286(Accession XP_(—)211419.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284286.

LOC284289 (Accession XP_(—)209105.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284289 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284289, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284289 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284289(Accession XP_(—)209105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284289.

LOC284304 (Accession XP_(—)211426.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284304 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284304, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284304 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16163, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284304(Accession XP_(—)211426.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284304.

LOC284305 (Accession XP_(—)211425.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284305 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284305BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284305, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284305BINDING SITE1 and LOC284305 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15706 andSEQ ID:12588 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284305(Accession XP_(—)211425.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284305.

LOC284317 (Accession XP_(—)209162.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284317 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284317BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284317, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284317BINDING SITE1 and LOC284317 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5320 andSEQ ID:11486 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284317(Accession XP_(—)209162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284317.

LOC284321 (Accession XP_(—)211432.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284321 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284321, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284321 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11129, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284321(Accession XP_(—)211432.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284321.

LOC284325 (Accession XP_(—)209143.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284325 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284325, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284325 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11657, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284325(Accession XP_(—)209143.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284325.

LOC284362 (Accession XP_(—)211435.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284362 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284362, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284362 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10666, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284362(Accession XP_(—)211435.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284362.

LOC284375 (Accession XP_(—)209154.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284375 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284375, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284375 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13618, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284375(Accession XP_(—)209154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284375.

LOC284376 (Accession XP_(—)209157.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284376 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284376, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284376 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9328, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284376(Accession XP_(—)209157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284376.

LOC284379 (Accession XP_(—)209163.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284379 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284379, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284379 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2198, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284379(Accession XP_(—)209163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284379.

LOC284405 (Accession XP_(—)209183.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284405 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284405, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284405 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284405(Accession XP_(—)209183.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284405.

LOC284421 (Accession XP_(—)209200.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284421 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284421BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284421, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284421BINDING SITE1 and LOC284421 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2985 andSEQ ID:15524 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284421(Accession XP_(—)209200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284421.

LOC284426 (Accession XP_(—)209198.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284426 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284426BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284426, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284426BINDING SITE1 and LOC284426 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19419 andSEQ ID:932 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284426(Accession XP_(—)209198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284426.

LOC284436 (Accession XP_(—)290862.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284436 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284436, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284436 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6140, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284436(Accession XP_(—)290862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284436.

LOC284440 (Accession XP_(—)209210.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284440 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284440, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284440 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12050, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284440(Accession XP_(—)209210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284440.

LOC284454 (Accession XP_(—)209216.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284454 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284454BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284454, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284454BINDING SITE1 and LOC284454 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3963 andSEQ ID:18896 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284454(Accession XP_(—)209216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284454.

LOC284456 (Accession XP_(—)211470.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284456 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284456, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284456 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10594, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284456(Accession XP_(—)211470.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284456.

LOC284459 (Accession XP_(—)290826.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284459 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284459, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284459 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1740, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284459(Accession XP_(—)290826.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284459.

LOC284471 (Accession XP_(—)209225.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284471 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284471, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284471 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4926, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284471(Accession XP_(—)209225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284471.

LOC284486 (Accession XP_(—)209231.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284486 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284486, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284486 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10824, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284486(Accession XP_(—)209231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284486.

LOC284513 (Accession XP_(—)211502.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284513 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284513, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284513 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19066, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284513(Accession XP_(—)211502.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284513.

LOC284531 (Accession XP_(—)211513.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284531 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284531, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284531 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2846, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284531(Accession XP_(—)211513.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284531.

LOC284551 (Accession XP_(—)211515.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284551 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284551, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284551 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284551(Accession XP_(—)211515.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284551.

LOC284577 (Accession XP_(—)211522.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284577 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284577, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284577 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11682, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284577(Accession XP_(—)211522.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284577.

LOC284587 (Accession XP_(—)209278.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284587(Accession XP_(—)209278.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284587.

LOC284611 (Accession XP_(—)211552.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284611 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284611, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284611 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11652, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284611(Accession XP_(—)211552.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284611.

LOC284675 (Accession XP_(—)209319.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284675 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284675, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284675 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8487, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284675(Accession XP_(—)209319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284675.

LOC284701 (Accession XP_(—)294994.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284701 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284701, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284701 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284701(Accession XP_(—)294994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284701.

LOC284723 (Accession XP_(—)211602.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284723 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284723BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284723, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284723BINDING SITE1 and LOC284723 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6492 andSEQ ID:17106 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284723(Accession XP_(—)211602.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284723.

LOC284805 (Accession XP_(—)209371.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284805 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284805BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284805, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284805BINDING SITE1 and LOC284805 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18781 andSEQ ID:11447 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284805(Accession XP_(—)209371.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284805.

LOC284845 (Accession XP_(—)211663.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284845 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284845, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284845 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15141, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284845(Accession XP_(—)211663.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284845.

LOC284856 (Accession XP_(—)302835.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC284856, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC284856 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3436, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284856(Accession XP_(—)302835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284856.

LOC284856 (Accession XP_(—)211668.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC284856, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC284856 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3436, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284856(Accession XP_(—)211668.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284856.

LOC284874 (Accession XP_(—)209394.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284874 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284874, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284874 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2751, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284874(Accession XP_(—)209394.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284874.

LOC284934 (Accession XP_(—)211696.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284934 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284934, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284934 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284934(Accession XP_(—)211696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284934.

LOC284950 (Accession XP_(—)211703.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284950 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284950BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284950, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284950BINDING SITE1 and LOC284950 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1362 andSEQ ID:6753 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284950(Accession XP_(—)211703.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284950.

LOC284965 (Accession XP_(—)209425.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284965 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284965, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284965 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6801, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284965(Accession XP_(—)209425.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284965.

LOC284976 (Accession XP_(—)211714.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284976 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284976, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284976 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5711, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC284976(Accession XP_(—)211714.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284976.

LOC285026 (Accession XP_(—)209440.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285026 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285026, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285026 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14276, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285026(Accession XP_(—)209440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285026.

LOC285052 (Accession XP_(—)211751.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285052 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285052, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285052 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5968, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285052(Accession XP_(—)211751.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285052.

LOC285058 (Accession XP_(—)211753.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285058 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285058, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285058 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10836, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285058(Accession XP_(—)211753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285058.

LOC285083 (Accession XP_(—)209464.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285083 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285083, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285083 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285083(Accession XP_(—)209464.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285083.

LOC285094 (Accession XP_(—)209471.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285094 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285094, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285094 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285094(Accession XP_(—)209471.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285094.

LOC285127 (Accession XP_(—)211771.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285127 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285127BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285127, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285127BINDING SITE1 and LOC285127 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19204 andSEQ ID:3106 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285127(Accession XP_(—)211771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285127.

LOC285176 (Accession XP_(—)209500.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285176 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285176, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285176 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12167, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285176(Accession XP_(—)209500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285176.

LOC285193 (Accession XP_(—)209509.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285193 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285193, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285193 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285193(Accession XP_(—)209509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285193.

LOC285221 (Accession XP_(—)209521.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285221 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285221, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285221 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15365, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285221(Accession XP_(—)209521.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285221.

LOC285231 (Accession XP_(—)211813.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285231 BINDING SITE1 through LOC285231BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285231, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285231BINDING SITE1 through LOC285231 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:3632,SEQ ID:11238 and SEQ ID:13069 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285231(Accession XP_(—)211813.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285231.

LOC285281 (Accession XP_(—)211829.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285281 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285281, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285281 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7766, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285281(Accession XP_(—)211829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285281.

LOC285299 (Accession XP_(—)209554.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285299 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285299, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285299 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15961, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285299(Accession XP_(—)209554.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285299.

LOC285345 (Accession XP_(—)211854.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285345 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285345BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285345, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285345BINDING SITE1 and LOC285345 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11821 andSEQ ID:13276 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285345(Accession XP_(—)211854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285345.

LOC285366 (Accession XP_(—)209581.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285366 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285366, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285366 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4019, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285366(Accession XP_(—)209581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285366.

LOC285369 (Accession XP_(—)211861.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285369 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285369, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285369 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19816, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285369(Accession XP_(—)211861.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285369.

LOC285370 (Accession XP_(—)211869.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285370 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285370, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285370 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285370(Accession XP_(—)211869.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285370.

LOC285389 (Accession XP_(—)211873.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285389 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285389, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285389 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7025, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285389(Accession XP_(—)211873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285389.

LOC285392 (Accession XP_(—)211879.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285392 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285392BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285392, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285392BINDING SITE1 and LOC285392 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:436 and SEQID:6034 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285392(Accession XP_(—)211879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285392.

LOC285398 (Accession XP_(—)209593.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285398 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285398BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285398, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285398BINDING SITE1 and LOC285398 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3701 andSEQ ID:4020 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285398(Accession XP_(—)209593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285398.

LOC285400 (Accession XP_(—)209596.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285400 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285400, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285400 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3267, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285400(Accession XP_(—)209596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285400.

LOC285409 (Accession XP_(—)209600.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285409 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285409, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285409 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1914, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285409(Accession XP_(—)209600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285409.

LOC285429 (Accession XP_(—)209607.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285429 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285429, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285429 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285429(Accession XP_(—)209607.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285429.

LOC285488 (Accession XP_(—)211914.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285488 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285488, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285488 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11093, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285488(Accession XP_(—)211914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285488.

LOC285491 (Accession XP_(—)211917.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285491 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285491, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285491 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8951, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285491(Accession XP_(—)211917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285491.

LOC285509 (Accession XP_(—)211923.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285509 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285509, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285509 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11997, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285509(Accession XP_(—)211923.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285509.

LOC285540 (Accession XP_(—)209654.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285540 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285540BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285540, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285540BINDING SITE1 and LOC285540 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19426 andSEQ ID:5384 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285540(Accession XP_(—)209654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285540.

LOC285589 (Accession XP_(—)209671.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285589 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285589BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285589, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285589BINDING SITE1 and LOC285589 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14069 andSEQ ID:3782 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285589(Accession XP_(—)209671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285589.

LOC285594 (Accession XP_(—)211946.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285594 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285594, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285594 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9271, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285594(Accession XP_(—)211946.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285594.

LOC285608 (Accession XP_(—)211952.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285608 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285608, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285608 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15956, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285608(Accession XP_(—)211952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285608.

LOC285638 (Accession XP_(—)209693.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285638 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285638, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285638 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13619, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285638(Accession XP_(—)209693.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285638.

LOC285641 (Accession XP_(—)209697.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285641 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285641, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285641 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3501, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285641(Accession XP_(—)209697.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285641.

LOC285679 (Accession XP_(—)209719.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285679 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285679, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285679 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15031, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285679(Accession XP_(—)209719.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285679.

LOC285683 (Accession XP_(—)211980.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285683 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285683, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285683 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5151, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285683(Accession XP_(—)211980.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285683.

LOC285687 (Accession XP_(—)211985.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285687 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285687, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285687 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10580, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285687(Accession XP_(—)211985.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285687.

LOC285693 (Accession XP_(—)211981.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285693 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285693, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285693 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285693(Accession XP_(—)211981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285693.

LOC285722 (Accession XP_(—)211997.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285722 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285722, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285722 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19494, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285722(Accession XP_(—)211997.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285722.

LOC285744 (Accession XP_(—)209743.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285744 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285744, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285744 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11603, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285744(Accession XP_(—)209743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285744.

LOC285747 (Accession XP_(—)209742.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285747 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285747BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285747, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285747BINDING SITE1 and LOC285747 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13800 andSEQ ID:9553 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285747(Accession XP_(—)209742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285747.

LOC285812 (Accession XP_(—)212055.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285812, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285812 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13275, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285812(Accession XP_(—)212055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285812.

LOC285813 (Accession XP_(—)212036.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17617, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285813(Accession XP_(—)212036.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285813.

LOC285821 (Accession XP_(—)209789.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285821 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285821, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285821 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7849, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285821(Accession XP_(—)209789.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285821.

LOC285822 (Accession XP_(—)209777.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285822 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285822, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285822 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6011, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285822(Accession XP_(—)209777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285822.

LOC285830 (Accession XP_(—)212043.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285830 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285830, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285830 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285830(Accession XP_(—)212043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285830.

LOC285840 (Accession XP_(—)208353.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285840 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285840, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285840 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15519, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285840(Accession XP_(—)208353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285840.

LOC285843 (Accession XP_(—)212034.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285843 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285843BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285843, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285843BINDING SITE1 and LOC285843 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1414 andSEQ ID:11782 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285843(Accession XP_(—)212034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285843.

LOC285847 (Accession XP_(—)212045.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285847 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285847, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285847 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7212, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285847(Accession XP_(—)212045.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285847.

LOC285872 (Accession XP_(—)212061.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285872 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285872, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285872 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285872(Accession XP_(—)212061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285872.

LOC285896 (Accession XP_(—)209806.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285896 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285896, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285896 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285896(Accession XP_(—)209806.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285896.

LOC285922 (Accession XP_(—)209822.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285922 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285922, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285922 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285922(Accession XP_(—)209822.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285922.

LOC285923 (Accession XP_(—)212104.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285923 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285923, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285923 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16934, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285923(Accession XP_(—)212104.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285923.

LOC285930 (Accession XP_(—)209818.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285930 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285930, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285930 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3828, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285930(Accession XP_(—)209818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285930.

LOC285945 (Accession XP_(—)212092.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285945 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285945, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285945 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285945(Accession XP_(—)212092.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285945.

LOC285952 (Accession XP_(—)209821.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285952 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285952, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285952 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2758, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285952(Accession XP_(—)209821.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285952.

LOC285961 (Accession XP_(—)209833.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285961 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285961, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285961 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11621, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285961(Accession XP_(—)209833.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285961.

LOC285972 (Accession XP_(—)212105.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285972 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285972, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285972 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8156, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285972(Accession XP_(—)212105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285972.

LOC285979 (Accession XP_(—)212117.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285979 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285979, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285979 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3889, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC285979(Accession XP_(—)212117.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285979.

LOC286029 (Accession XP_(—)209866.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286029 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286029, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286029 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286029(Accession XP_(—)209866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286029.

LOC286032 (Accession XP_(—)209867.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286032 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286032, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286032 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1208, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286032(Accession XP_(—)209867.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286032.

LOC286052 (Accession XP_(—)212152.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286052 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286052, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286052 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14748, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286052(Accession XP_(—)212152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286052.

LOC286077 (Accession XP_(—)209892.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286077(Accession XP_(—)209892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286077.

LOC286078 (Accession XP_(—)212163.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286078 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286078BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286078, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286078BINDING SITE1 and LOC286078 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8139 andSEQ ID:12045 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286078(Accession XP_(—)212163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286078.

LOC286103 (Accession NP_(—)848630.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286103 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC286103, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC286103 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15670, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286103(Accession NP_(—)848630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286103.

LOC286103 (Accession XP_(—)209897.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286103 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC286103, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC286103 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15670, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286103(Accession XP_(—)209897.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286103.

LOC286121 (Accession XP_(—)212184.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286121 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286121(Accession XP_(—)212184.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286121.

LOC286126 (Accession XP_(—)212185.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286126 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286126, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286126 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8950, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286126(Accession XP_(—)212185.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286126.

LOC286132 (Accession XP_(—)212194.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286132 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286132, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286132 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2266, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286132(Accession XP_(—)212194.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286132.

LOC286166 (Accession XP_(—)209925.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286166(Accession XP_(—)209925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286166.

LOC286186 (Accession XP_(—)212219.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286186 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286186BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286186, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286186BINDING SITE1 and LOC286186 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15317 andSEQ ID:13117 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286186(Accession XP_(—)212219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286186.

LOC286207 (Accession XP_(—)209941.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286207 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286207, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286207 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16987, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286207(Accession XP_(—)209941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286207.

LOC286208 (Accession XP_(—)212230.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286208 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286208BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286208, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286208BINDING SITE1 and LOC286208 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16222 andSEQ ID:14347 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286208(Accession XP_(—)212230.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286208.

LOC286215 (Accession XP_(—)212228.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286215 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286215, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286215 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14899, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286215(Accession XP_(—)212228.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286215.

LOC286245 (Accession XP_(—)212244.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286245 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286245, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286245 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4711, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286245(Accession XP_(—)212244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286245.

LOC286341 (Accession XP_(—)212278.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286341 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286341, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286341 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286341(Accession XP_(—)212278.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286341.

LOC286356 (Accession XP_(—)212290.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286356 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286356, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286356 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286356(Accession XP_(—)212290.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286356.

LOC286357 (Accession XP_(—)212285.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286357 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286357, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286357 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286357(Accession XP_(—)212285.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286357.

LOC286441 (Accession XP_(—)212319.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286441 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286441, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286441 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:643, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286441(Accession XP_(—)212319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286441.

LOC286553 (Accession XP_(—)212340.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286553 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286553, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286553 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17107, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC286553(Accession XP_(—)212340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286553.

LOC338562 (Accession XP_(—)294654.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17586, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC338562(Accession XP_(—)294654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338562.

LOC338579 (Accession XP_(—)290472.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338579 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338579, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338579 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18756, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC338579(Accession XP_(—)290472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338579.

LOC338709 (Accession XP_(—)211595.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC338709(Accession XP_(—)211595.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338709.

LOC338739 (Accession XP_(—)294690.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338739 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338739, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338739 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11661, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC338739(Accession XP_(—)294690.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338739.

LOC338773 (Accession XP_(—)290570.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338773 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338773, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338773 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC338773(Accession XP_(—)290570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338773.

LOC338817 (Accession XP_(—)290588.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC338817(Accession XP_(—)290588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338817.

LOC338899 (Accession XP_(—)294740.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC338899(Accession XP_(—)294740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338899.

LOC338923 (Accession XP_(—)294742.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338923 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338923BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338923, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338923BINDING SITE1 and LOC338923 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14847 andSEQ ID:3243 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC338923(Accession XP_(—)294742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338923.

LOC339078 (Accession XP_(—)290692.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339078 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339078BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339078, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339078BINDING SITE1 and LOC339078 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7937 andSEQ ID:19426 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339078(Accession XP_(—)290692.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339078.

LOC339146 (Accession XP_(—)294825.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339146 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:822, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339146(Accession XP_(—)294825.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339146.

LOC339178 (Accession XP_(—)290742.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339178 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339178, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339178 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16519, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339178(Accession XP_(—)290742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339178.

LOC339201 (Accession XP_(—)290756.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339201(Accession XP_(—)290756.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339201.

LOC339298 (Accession XP_(—)294903.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339298 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339298, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339298 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3121, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339298(Accession XP_(—)294903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339298.

LOC339318 (Accession XP_(—)290835.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339318 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339318, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339318 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10660, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339318(Accession XP_(—)290835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339318.

LOC339325 (Accession XP_(—)290830.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339325 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339325BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339325, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339325BINDING SITE1 and LOC339325 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13290 andSEQ ID:7946 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339325(Accession XP_(—)290830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339325.

LOC339417 (Accession XP_(—)294944.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339417 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339417, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339417 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4497, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339417(Accession XP_(—)294944.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339417.

LOC339448 (Accession XP_(—)290902.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339448 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339448, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339448 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19680, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339448(Accession XP_(—)290902.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339448.

LOC339458 (Accession XP_(—)290911.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339458 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339458, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339458 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339458(Accession XP_(—)290911.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339458.

LOC339459 (Accession XP_(—)290907.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339459 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339459, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339459 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13345, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339459(Accession XP_(—)290907.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339459.

LOC339492 (Accession XP_(—)290919.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339492 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339492, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339492 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13601, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339492(Accession XP_(—)290919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339492.

LOC339568 (Accession XP_(—)295008.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339568 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339568, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339568 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339568(Accession XP_(—)295008.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339568.

LOC339577 (Accession XP_(—)295005.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339577 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339577BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339577, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339577BINDING SITE1 and LOC339577 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9239 andSEQ ID:18182 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339577(Accession XP_(—)295005.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339577.

LOC339600 (Accession XP_(—)295014.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339600 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339600, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339600 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15466, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339600(Accession XP_(—)295014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339600.

LOC339622 (Accession XP_(—)295016.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339622 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339622, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339622 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339622(Accession XP_(—)295016.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339622.

LOC339663 (Accession XP_(—)295028.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339663(Accession XP_(—)295028.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339663.

LOC339685 (Accession XP_(—)295032.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339685 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339685, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339685 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7793, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339685(Accession XP_(—)295032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339685.

LOC339711 (Accession XP_(—)295038.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339711 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339711, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339711 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339711(Accession XP_(—)295038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339711.

LOC339720 (Accession XP_(—)295041.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339720 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339720BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339720, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339720BINDING SITE1 and LOC339720 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7943 andSEQ ID:17652 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339720(Accession XP_(—)295041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339720.

LOC339803 (Accession XP_(—)295072.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339803 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339803, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339803 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2943, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339803(Accession XP_(—)295072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339803.

LOC339809 (Accession XP_(—)291020.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339809 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339809BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339809, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339809BINDING SITE1 and LOC339809 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8744 andSEQ ID:9098 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339809(Accession XP_(—)291020.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339809.

LOC339813 (Accession XP_(—)295074.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339813 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339813BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339813, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339813BINDING SITE1 and LOC339813 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10731 andSEQ ID:13432 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339813(Accession XP_(—)295074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339813.

LOC339833 (Accession XP_(—)291031.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339833 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339833BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339833, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339833BINDING SITE1 and LOC339833 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8180 andSEQ ID:10061 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339833(Accession XP_(—)291031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339833.

LOC339834 (Accession XP_(—)291033.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339834 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC339834, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC339834 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2474, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339834(Accession XP_(—)291033.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339834.

LOC339834 (Accession NP_(—)835467.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339834 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC339834, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC339834 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2474, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339834(Accession NP_(—)835467.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339834.

LOC339872 (Accession XP_(—)291050.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339872 BINDING SITE1 through LOC339872BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339872, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339872BINDING SITE1 through LOC339872 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15990,SEQ ID:10908 and SEQ ID:6179 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339872(Accession XP_(—)291050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339872.

LOC339894 (Accession XP_(—)295095.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11426, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339894(Accession XP_(—)295095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339894.

LOC339907 (Accession XP_(—)291065.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339907 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339907, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339907 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1531, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339907(Accession XP_(—)291065.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339907.

LOC339909 (Accession XP_(—)291069.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9102, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339909(Accession XP_(—)291069.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339909.

LOC339970 (Accession XP_(—)291095.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339970 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339970, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339970 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC339970(Accession XP_(—)291095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339970.

LOC340125 (Accession XP_(—)291150.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340125 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340125, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340125 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC340125(Accession XP_(—)291150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340125.

LOC340138 (Accession XP_(—)291153.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340138 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340138, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340138 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2442, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC340138(Accession XP_(—)291153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340138.

LOC340156 (Accession XP_(—)291158.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340156 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340156, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340156 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8575, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC340156(Accession XP_(—)291158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340156.

LOC340227 (Accession XP_(—)291203.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340227 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340227, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340227 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC340227(Accession XP_(—)291203.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340227.

LOC340249 (Accession XP_(—)291211.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340249 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340249, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340249 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC340249(Accession XP_(—)291211.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340249.

LOC340290 (Accession XP_(—)291214.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340290 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340290, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340290 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15164, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC340290(Accession XP_(—)291214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340290.

LOC340318 (Accession XP_(—)290401.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340318 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340318, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340318 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3251, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC340318(Accession XP_(—)290401.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340318.

LOC340414 (Accession XP_(—)295240.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340414 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340414, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340414 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC340414(Accession XP_(—)295240.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340414.

LOC340450 (Accession XP_(—)295252.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340450 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340450, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340450 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4971, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC340450(Accession XP_(—)295252.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340450.

LOC342926 (Accession XP_(—)292790.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342926 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342926, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342926 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1413, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC342926(Accession XP_(—)292790.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342926.

LOC344805 (Accession XP_(—)293599.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC344805 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC344805, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC344805 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11441, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC344805(Accession XP_(—)293599.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC344805.

LOC345275 (Accession NP_(—)835236.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC345275 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC345275, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC345275 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14511, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC345275(Accession NP_(—)835236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC345275.

LOC347803 (Accession XP_(—)302604.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347803 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347803, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347803 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12975, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC347803(Accession XP_(—)302604.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347803.

LOC347918 (Accession XP_(—)300565.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347918 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347918, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347918 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:983, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC347918(Accession XP_(—)300565.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347918.

LOC348024 (Accession XP_(—)300592.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348024 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348024, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348024 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3526, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348024(Accession XP_(—)300592.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348024.

LOC348071 (Accession XP_(—)300620.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348071 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348071, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348071 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16154, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348071(Accession XP_(—)300620.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348071.

LOC348075 (Accession XP_(—)302653.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348075 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348075BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348075, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348075BINDING SITE1 and LOC348075 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7650 andSEQ ID:777 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348075(Accession XP_(—)302653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348075.

LOC348115 (Accession XP_(—)300626.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348115 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348115, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348115 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12601, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348115(Accession XP_(—)300626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348115.

LOC348261 (Accession XP_(—)302704.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348261 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348261, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348261 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19539, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348261(Accession XP_(—)302704.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348261.

LOC348262 (Accession XP_(—)300683.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348262 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348262, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348262 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7914, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348262(Accession XP_(—)300683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348262.

LOC348314 (Accession XP_(—)302716.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348314 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348314, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348314 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9161, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348314(Accession XP_(—)302716.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348314.

LOC348326 (Accession XP_(—)300696.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348326 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348326, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348326 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348326(Accession XP_(—)300696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348326.

LOC348327 (Accession XP_(—)030209.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348327 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348327, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348327 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16911, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348327(Accession XP_(—)030209.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348327.

LOC348393 (Accession XP_(—)302741.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348393 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348393BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348393, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348393BINDING SITE1 and LOC348393 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16960 andSEQ ID:20185 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348393(Accession XP_(—)302741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348393.

LOC348396 (Accession XP_(—)300729.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348396 BINDING SITE1 through LOC348396BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348396, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348396BINDING SITE1 through LOC348396 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:5596,SEQ ID:1615 and SEQ ID:10631 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348396(Accession XP_(—)300729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348396.

LOC348402 (Accession XP_(—)300730.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348402 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348402, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348402 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13601, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348402(Accession XP_(—)300730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348402.

LOC348445 (Accession XP_(—)300738.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348445(Accession XP_(—)300738.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348445.

LOC348455 (Accession XP_(—)302760.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348455 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348455, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348455 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348455(Accession XP_(—)302760.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348455.

LOC348460 (Accession XP_(—)300743.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348460 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348460BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348460, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348460BINDING SITE1 and LOC348460 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:442 and SEQID:8756 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348460(Accession XP_(—)300743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348460.

LOC348474 (Accession XP_(—)209299.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348474 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348474, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348474 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348474(Accession XP_(—)209299.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348474.

LOC348494 (Accession XP_(—)302789.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348494 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348494, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348494 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6743, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348494(Accession XP_(—)302789.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348494.

LOC348503 (Accession XP_(—)300762.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348503 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348503, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348503 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12080, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348503(Accession XP_(—)300762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348503.

LOC348508 (Accession XP_(—)302806.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348508 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348508, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348508 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348508(Accession XP_(—)302806.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348508.

LOC348525 (Accession XP_(—)300778.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348525 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348525, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348525 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348525(Accession XP_(—)300778.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348525.

LOC348532 (Accession XP_(—)302818.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348532 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348532BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348532, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348532BINDING SITE1 and LOC348532 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16960 andSEQ ID:20185 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348532(Accession XP_(—)302818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348532.

LOC348702 (Accession XP_(—)300808.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348702 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348702, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348702 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3103, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348702(Accession XP_(—)300808.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348702.

LOC348790 (Accession XP_(—)300843.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348790 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348790, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348790 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11124, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348790(Accession XP_(—)300843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348790.

LOC348797 (Accession XP_(—)302888.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348797 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348797, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348797 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4796, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348797(Accession XP_(—)302888.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348797.

LOC348798 (Accession XP_(—)300845.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348798 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348798, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348798 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8736, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348798(Accession XP_(—)300845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348798.

LOC348825 (Accession XP_(—)300853.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348825 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348825, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348825 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2639, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348825(Accession XP_(—)300853.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348825.

LOC348842 (Accession XP_(—)300861.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348842 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348842, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348842 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC348842(Accession XP_(—)300861.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348842.

LOC349024 (Accession XP_(—)300250.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349024 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349024BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349024, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349024BINDING SITE1 and LOC349024 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4753 andSEQ ID:11653 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC349024(Accession XP_(—)300250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349024.

LOC349075 (Accession XP_(—)300932.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349075 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349075, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349075 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9465, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC349075(Accession XP_(—)300932.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349075.

LOC349114 (Accession XP_(—)302960.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349114 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349114, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349114 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC349114(Accession XP_(—)302960.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349114.

LOC349170 (Accession XP_(—)300969.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349170 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349170BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349170, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349170BINDING SITE1 and LOC349170 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13839 andSEQ ID:19429 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC349170(Accession XP_(—)300969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349170.

LOC349251 (Accession XP_(—)300251.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349251 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349251, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349251 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17649, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC349251(Accession XP_(—)300251.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349251.

LOC349282 (Accession XP_(—)301008.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15530, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC349282(Accession XP_(—)301008.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349282.

LOC349313 (Accession XP_(—)301024.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349313 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349313, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349313 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15530, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC349313(Accession XP_(—)301024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349313.

LOC349324 (Accession XP_(—)303030.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349324 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349324, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349324 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:988, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC349324(Accession XP_(—)303030.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349324.

LOC349440 (Accession XP_(—)300513.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349440 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349440, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349440 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC349440(Accession XP_(—)300513.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349440.

LOC351597 (Accession XP_(—)302099.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC351597 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC351597, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC351597 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14926, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC351597(Accession XP_(—)302099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC351597.

LOC51193 (Accession NP_(—)057415.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51193 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51193,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51193 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC51193(Accession NP_(—)057415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51193.

LOC51248 (Accession NP_(—)057568.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51248 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51248,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51248 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10914, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC51248(Accession NP_(—)057568.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51248.

LOC51257 (Accession NP_(—)057580.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51257 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51257,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51257 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC51257(Accession NP_(—)057580.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51257.

LOC51336 (Accession NP_(—)057730.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51336 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51336,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51336 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18609, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC51336(Accession NP_(—)057730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51336.

LOC55954 (Accession NP_(—)061976.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC55954 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC55954,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC55954 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC55954(Accession NP_(—)061976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC55954.

LOC56902 (Accession NP_(—)064528.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC56902 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC56902,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC56902 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8077, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC56902(Accession NP_(—)064528.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC56902.

LOC90408 (Accession XP_(—)031517.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90408 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90408,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90408 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2729, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC90408(Accession XP_(—)031517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90408.

LOC90485 (Accession XP_(—)032059.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90485 BINDING SITE1 and LOC90485BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC90485, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90485BINDING SITE1 and LOC90485 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15525 andSEQ ID:10103 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC90485(Accession XP_(—)032059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90485.

LOC91056 (Accession NP_(—)612377.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91056 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by LOC91056, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91056BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6693, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC91056(Accession NP_(—)612377.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91056.

LOC91115 (Accession XP_(—)036218.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91115 BINDING SITE1 and LOC91115BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC91115, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91115BINDING SITE1 and LOC91115 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18042 andSEQ ID:6053 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC91115(Accession XP_(—)036218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91115.

LOC91170 (Accession XP_(—)036612.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91170 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC91170(Accession XP_(—)036612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91170.

LOC91250 (Accession XP_(—)037135.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91250 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91250,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91250 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16739, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC91250(Accession XP_(—)037135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91250.

LOC91373 (Accession XP_(—)038063.5) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91373 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91373,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91373 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC91373(Accession XP_(—)038063.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91373.

LOC91663 (Accession NP_(—)612382.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91663 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91663,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91663 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13779, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC91663(Accession NP_(—)612382.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91663.

LOC91801 (Accession NP_(—)620130.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91801 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91801,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91801 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3586, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC91801(Accession NP_(—)620130.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91801.

LOC91893 (Accession XP_(—)041340.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91893 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91893,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91893 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9129, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC91893(Accession XP_(—)041340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91893.

LOC92148 (Accession XP_(—)043160.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92148 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92148,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92148 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16536, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC92148(Accession XP_(—)043160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92148.

LOC92659 (Accession XP_(—)046434.3) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92659 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92659,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92659 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19539, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LOC92659(Accession XP_(—)046434.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92659.

LPHN1 (Accession NP_(—)055736.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LPHN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LPHN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LPHN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12633, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of LPHN1 (AccessionNP_(—)055736.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LPHN1.

Leukotriene b4 receptor (LTB4R, Accession NP_(—)000743.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LTB4R BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LTB4R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LTB4RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19595, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Leukotriene b4receptor (LTB4R, Accession NP_(—)000743.1), a gene which may be thecardiac p2y receptor involved in the regulation of cardiac musclecontraction through modulation of l-type calcium currents. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LTB4R.

The function of LTB4R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Lysophospholipase ii(LYPLA2, Accession NP_009191.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LYPLA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LYPLA2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LYPLA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15519, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Lysophospholipaseii (LYPLA2, Accession NP_(—)009191.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LYPLA2.

Lysozyme (renal amyloidosis) (Ly, Accession NP_(—)000230.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LYZ BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by Ly, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LYZBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3109, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Lysozyme (renalamyloidosis) (Ly, Accession NP_(—)000230.1), a gene which abacteriolytic enzyme. and therefore may be associated with Renalamyloidosis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Renal amyloidosis, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with LYZ.

The function of LYZ and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Leucine zipper,putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, Accession NP_(—)066300.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LZTS1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LZTS1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LZTS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13405, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Leucine zipper,putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, Accession NP_(—)066300.1), a genewhich is an essential component of the nucleoskeleton. potential role incrosslinking filaments or anchoring other molecules. it is essential forgrowth. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LZTS1.

The function of LZTS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Male germcell-associated kinase (MAK, Accession NP_(—)005897.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAK BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MAK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11208, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Male germcell-associated kinase (MAK, Accession NP_(—)005897.1), a gene whichplays an important role in spermatogenesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MAK.

The function of MAK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. MAPA (AccessionNP_(—)660299.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAPA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAPA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAPA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12475, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MAPA (AccessionNP_(—)660299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPA.

MCLC (Accession NP_(—)055942.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCLC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MCLC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MCLC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4526, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MCLC (AccessionNP_(—)055942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MCLC.

Mcm10 minichromosome maintenance deficient 10 (s. cerevisiae) (MCM10,Accession NP_(—)060988.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCM10 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MCM10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCM10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Mcm10minichromosome maintenance deficient 10 (s. cerevisiae) (MCM10,Accession NP_(—)060988.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MCM10.

MDC1 (Accession NP_(—)055456.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MDC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MDC1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MDC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3945, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MDC1 (AccessionNP_(—)055456.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MDC1.

Mam domain containing glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchor 1 (MDGA1,Accession NP_(—)705691.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MDGA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MDGA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDGA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1000, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Mam domaincontaining glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchor 1 (MDGA1, AccessionNP_(—)705691.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MDGA1.

Mdm2, transformed 3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse)(MDM2, Accession NP_(—)006872.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMDM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006872.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006870.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006870.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006871.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006871.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006869.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006869.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)002383.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)002383.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006873.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006873.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm4, transformed 3t3cell double minute 4, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM4, AccessionNP_(—)002384.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MDM4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MDM4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19527, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Mdm4, transformed3t3 cell double minute 4, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM4, AccessionNP_(—)002384.1), a gene which Strongly similar to murine Mdm4; mayinteract with p53. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MDM4.

The function of MDM4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mediterranean fever(MEFV, Accession NP_(—)000234.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MEFV BINDING SITE1 and MEFV BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byMEFV, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEFV BINDING SITE1 andMEFV BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12284 and SEQ ID:17376respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Mediterraneanfever (MEFV, Accession NP_(—)000234.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MEFV.

MFTC (Accession NP_(—)110407.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MFTC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MFTC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MFTC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10459, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MFTC (AccessionNP_(—)110407.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MFTC.

Mannosyl (alpha-1,6-)-glycoproteinbeta-1,2-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase (MGAT2, AccessionNP_(—)079374.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGAT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MGAT2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGAT2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18270, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Mannosyl(alpha-1,6-)-glycoprotein beta-1,2-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase(MGAT2, Accession NP_(—)079374.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MGAT2.

MGC10200 (Accession NP_(—)659497.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10200 BINDING SITE1 and MGC10200BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC10200, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10200BINDING SITE1 and MGC10200 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1700 and SEQID:13048 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC10200(Accession NP_(—)659497.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10200.

MGC11102 (Accession NP_(—)115701.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC11102 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11102,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11102 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14977, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC11102(Accession NP_(—)115701.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC11102.

MGC12262 (Accession NP_(—)116085.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12262 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12262,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12262 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6361, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC12262(Accession NP_(—)116085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12262.

MGC12518 (Accession NP_(—)291026.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12518 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12518,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12518 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18251, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC12518(Accession NP_(—)291026.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12518.

MGC13010 (Accession NP_(—)116076.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13010 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13010,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13010 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16983, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC13010(Accession NP_(—)116076.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13010.

MGC13017 (Accession NP_(—)542387.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13017 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13017,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13017 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18970, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC13017(Accession NP_(—)542387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13017.

MGC13024 (Accession NP_(—)689501.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15630, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC13024(Accession NP_(—)689501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13024.

MGC13138 (Accession NP_(—)219363.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13138 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13138,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13138 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19426, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC13138(Accession NP_(—)219363.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13138.

MGC13204 (Accession NP_(—)113653.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13204 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13204,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13204 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17963, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC13204(Accession NP_(—)113653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13204.

MGC14289 (Accession NP_(—)542391.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14289 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14289,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14289 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC14289(Accession NP_(—)542391.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14289.

MGC14436 (Accession NP_(—)116286.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14436 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14436,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14436 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC14436(Accession NP_(—)116286.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14436.

MGC14836 (Accession NP_(—)219480.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14836 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14836,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14836 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9102, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC14836(Accession NP_(—)219480.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14836.

MGC15705 (Accession NP_(—)116146.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15705 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15705,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15705 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6734, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC15705(Accession NP_(—)116146.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15705.

MGC17839 (Accession NP_(—)777586.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC17839 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC17839,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC17839 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18441, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC17839(Accession NP_(—)777586.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC17839.

MGC1842 (Accession XP_(—)037797.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC1842 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC1842,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC1842 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11658, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC1842(Accession XP_(—)037797.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC1842.

MGC2474 (Accession NP_(—)076420.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2474 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2474,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2474 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18119, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC2474(Accession NP_(—)076420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2474.

MGC2477 (Accession NP_(—)077004.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2477 BINDING SITE1 and MGC2477 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by MGC2477, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2477BINDING SITE1 and MGC2477 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12048 and SEQID:3973 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC2477(Accession NP_(—)077004.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2477.

MGC2603 (Accession NP_(—)076942.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2603 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2603,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2603 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17763, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC2603(Accession NP_(—)076942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2603.

MGC26989 (Accession NP_(—)689976.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC26989 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC26989,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC26989 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14418, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC26989(Accession NP_(—)689976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC26989.

MGC27345 (Accession XP_(—)300964.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC27345 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MGC27345, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC27345BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18352, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC27345(Accession XP_(—)300964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC27345.

MGC29891 (Accession NP_(—)653219.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29891 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29891,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29891 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18179, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC29891(Accession NP_(—)653219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29891.

MGC29898 (Accession NP_(—)659485.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29898 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29898,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29898 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9164, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC29898(Accession NP_(—)659485.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29898.

MGC3113 (Accession NP_(—)076940.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3113 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3113,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3113 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC3113(Accession NP_(—)076940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3113.

MGC3195 (Accession NP_(—)114111.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3195 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3195,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3195 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15735, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC3195(Accession NP_(—)114111.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3195.

MGC3207 (Accession NP_(—)115661.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3207 BINDING SITE1 and MGC3207 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by MGC3207, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3207BINDING SITE1 and MGC3207 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14723 and SEQID:12382 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC3207(Accession NP_(—)115661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3207.

MGC3248 (Accession NP_(—)115875.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3248 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3248,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3248 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11953, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC3248(Accession NP_(—)115875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3248.

MGC3329 (Accession NP_(—)076991.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3329 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3329,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3329 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4873, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC3329(Accession NP_(—)076991.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3329.

MGC33637 (Accession NP_(—)689809.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33637 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33637,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33637 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12383, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC33637(Accession NP_(—)689809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33637.

MGC34079 (Accession NP_(—)689688.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34079 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34079,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34079 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19879, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC34079(Accession NP_(—)689688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34079.

MGC34132 (Accession XP_(—)291029.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34132 BINDING SITE1 and MGC34132BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC34132, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34132BINDING SITE1 and MGC34132 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8862 and SEQID:9188 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC34132(Accession XP_(—)291029.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34132.

MGC35136 (Accession NP_(—)689640.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35136 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC35136(Accession NP_(—)689640.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35136.

MGC35440 (Accession NP_(—)694952.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35440 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35440,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35440 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13796, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC35440(Accession NP_(—)694952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35440.

MGC35468 (Accession NP_(—)694976.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35468 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35468,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35468 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19258, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC35468(Accession NP_(—)694976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35468.

MGC39320 (Accession NP_(—)689642.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC39320 BINDING SITE1 and MGC39320BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC39320, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39320BINDING SITE1 and MGC39320 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2691 and SEQID:1498 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC39320(Accession NP_(—)689642.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC39320.

MGC39558 (Accession NP_(—)689703.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC39558 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39558,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39558 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1145, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC39558(Accession NP_(—)689703.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC39558.

MGC40157 (Accession NP_(—)689563.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40157 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40157,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40157 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13547, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC40157(Accession NP_(—)689563.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40157.

MGC40579 (Accession NP_(—)689989.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40579 BINDING SITE1 and MGC40579BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC40579, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40579BINDING SITE1 and MGC40579 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3759 and SEQID:516 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC40579(Accession NP_(—)689989.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40579.

MGC43122 (Accession NP_(—)775784.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC43122 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC43122,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC43122 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16117, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC43122(Accession NP_(—)775784.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC43122.

MGC4415 (Accession NP_(—)113672.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC4415 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4415,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4415 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8576, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC4415(Accession NP_(—)113672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC4415.

MGC46732 (Accession NP_(—)714925.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC46732 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC46732,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC46732 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3645, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC46732(Accession NP_(—)714925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC46732.

MGC50337 (Accession NP_(—)848604.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50337 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC50337,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50337 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC50337(Accession NP_(—)848604.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50337.

MGC50559 (Accession NP_(—)776163.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50559 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC50559,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50559 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7831, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC50559(Accession NP_(—)776163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50559.

MGC5149 (Accession XP_(—)051200.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC5149 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5149,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5149 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC5149(Accession XP_(—)051200.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC5149.

MGC9912 (Accession NP_(—)542395.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC9912 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC9912,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC9912 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11391, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGC9912(Accession NP_(—)542395.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC9912.

MGRN1 (Accession XP_(—)048119.4) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGRN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGRN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGRN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13807, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MGRN1 (AccessionXP_(—)048119.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGRN1.

Mhc class ii transactivator (MHC2TA, Accession NP_(—)000237.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MHC2TABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MHC2TA, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMHC2TA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9987, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Mhc class iitransactivator (MHC2TA, Accession NP_(—)000237.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MHC2TA.

MIRAB13 (Accession XP_(—)039236.6) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MIRAB13 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MIRAB13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIRAB13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3109, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MIRAB13(Accession XP_(—)039236.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MIRAB13.

MIRAB13 (Accession NP_(—)203744.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MIRAB13 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MIRAB13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIRAB13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3109, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MIRAB13(Accession NP_(—)203744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MIRAB13.

MIS12 (Accession NP_(—)076944.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MIS12 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MIS12,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIS12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3332, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MIS12 (AccessionNP_(—)076944.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MIS12.

Makorin, ring finger protein, 4 (MKRN4, Accession NP_(—)110384.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MKRN4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MKRN4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMKRN4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12385, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Makorin, ringfinger protein, 4 (MKRN4, Accession NP_(—)110384.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MKRN4.

Melanoma-derived leucine zipper, extra-nuclear factor (MLZE, AccessionNP_113603.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MLZE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MLZE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MLZE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11404, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Melanoma-derivedleucine zipper, extra-nuclear factor (MLZE, Accession NP_(—)113603.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MLZE.

Modulator of apoptosis 1 (MOAP1, Accession NP_(—)071434.2) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOAP1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MOAP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MOAP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11659, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Modulator ofapoptosis 1 (MOAP1, Accession NP_(—)071434.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MOAP1.

moblak (Accession NP_(—)570719.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. moblak BINDING SITE1 and moblak BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby moblak, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of moblak BINDING SITE1 andmoblak BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2270 and SEQ ID:18353respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of moblak (AccessionNP_(—)570719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith moblak.

Molybdenum cofactor synthesis 3 (MOCS3, Accession NP_(—)055299.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOCS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MOCS3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMOCS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6108, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Molybdenumcofactor synthesis 3 (MOCS3, Accession NP_(—)055299.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MOCS3.

Myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene (MPL, AccessionNP_(—)005364.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MPL BINDING SITE1 and MPL BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by MPL, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MPL BINDING SITE1 and MPL BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:11909 and SEQ ID:633 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofMyeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene (MPL, AccessionNP_(—)005364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MPL.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l30 (MRPL30, Accession NP_660213.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL30BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL30, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL30 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1858,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l30 (MRPL30, Accession NP_(—)660213.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL30.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l35 (MRPL35, Accession NP_057706.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL35BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL35, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL35 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10631, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l35 (MRPL35, Accession NP_(—)057706.2) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL35.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l49 (MRPL49, Accession NP_004918.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL49BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPL49, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPL49 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13534, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l49 (MRPL49, Accession NP_(—)004918.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL49.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein s27 (MRPS27, Accession NP_055899.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS27BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPS27, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPS27 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13372, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s27 (MRPS27, Accession NP_(—)055899.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPS27.

MSTP028 (Accession NP_(—)114160.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MSTP028 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MSTP028,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSTP028 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11359, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MSTP028(Accession NP_(—)114160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MSTP028.

MtFMT (Accession NP_(—)640335.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MtFMT BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MtFMT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MtFMT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MtFMT (AccessionNP_(—)640335.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MtFMT.

MTH2 (Accession NP_(—)060753.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MTH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTH2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MTH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12462, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of MTH2 (AccessionNP_(—)060753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTH2.

5-methyltetrahydrofolate-homocysteine methyltransferase (MTR, AccessionNP_(—)000245.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MTR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MTR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13325, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of5-methyltetrahydrofolate-homocysteine methyltransferase (MTR, AccessionNP_(—)000245.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTR.

Myosin 5c (MYO5C, Accession NP_(—)061198.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYO5C BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMYO5C, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYO5C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14846, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Myosin 5c (MYO5C,Accession NP_(—)061198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MYO5C.

NAGPA (Accession NP_(—)057340.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NAGPA BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NAGPA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NAGPA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of NAGPA (AccessionNP_(—)057340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NAGPA.

NALP12 (Accession NP_(—)150639.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NALP12 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by NALP12, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NALP12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12925, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of NALP12 (AccessionNP_(—)150639.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NALP12.

Nanog (Accession NP_(—)079141.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. Nanog BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Nanog,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Nanog BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Nanog (AccessionNP_(—)079141.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith Nanog.

NCAG1 (Accession NP_(—)115536.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NCAG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NCAG1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NCAG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of NCAG1 (AccessionNP_(—)115536.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NCAG1.

Nuclear receptor coactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NP_(—)054790.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA6BINDING SITE1 and NCOA6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by NCOA6, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NCOA6 BINDING SITE1 and NCOA6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:5484 and SEQ ID:6181 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NP_(—)054790.1), a gene which activatesgene transcription through ligand-dependent association withcoactivators. and therefore may be associated with Breast cancer.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Breast cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NCOA6.

The function of NCOA6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 interacting protein (NCOA6IP, Accession NP_(—)079107.5) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA6IPBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NCOA6IP, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NCOA6IP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3026, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 interacting protein (NCOA6IP, Accession NP_(—)079107.5).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NCOA6IP.

NDP52 (Accession NP_(—)005822.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NDP52 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDP52,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDP52 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13886, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of NDP52 (AccessionNP_(—)005822.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NDP52.

Ndrg family member 3 (NDRG3, Accession NP_(—)114402.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDRG3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NDRG3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NDRG3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20109, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ndrg familymember 3 (NDRG3, Accession NP_(—)114402.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NDRG3.

Nadh dehydrogenase (ubiquinone) 1, subcomplex unknown, 2, 14.5 kda(NDUFC2, Accession NP_(—)004540.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NDUFC2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDUFC2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDUFC2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15362, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Nadhdehydrogenase (ubiquinone) 1, subcomplex unknown, 2, 14.5 kda (NDUFC2,Accession NP_(—)004540.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NDUFC2.

Sialidase 3 (membrane sialidase) (NEU3, Accession NP_(—)006647.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NEU3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NEU3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NEU3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18182, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Sialidase 3(membrane sialidase) (NEU3, Accession NP_(—)006647.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NEU3.

Neurofibromin 2 (bilateral acoustic neuroma) (NF2, AccessionNP_(—)057502.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:557, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Neurofibromin 2(bilateral acoustic neuroma) (NF2, Accession NP_(—)057502.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NF2.

Non-pou domain containing, octamer-binding (NONO, AccessionNP_(—)031389.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NONO BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NONO, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NONO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1412, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Non-pou domaincontaining, octamer-binding (NONO, Accession NP_(—)031389.2), a genewhich is a nuclear protein which contains RNA recognition motifs.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NONO.

The function of NONO and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Nad(p)h dehydrogenase,quinone 1 (NQO1, Accession NP_(—)000894.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NQO1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNQO1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NQO1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Nad(p)hdehydrogenase, quinone 1 (NQO1, Accession NP_(—)000894.1), a gene whichis cytochrome b5 reductase which reduces redox dyes and quinones.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NQO1.

The function of NQO1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Neurotensin receptor 2(NTSR2, Accession NP_(—)036476.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NTSR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NTSR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NTSR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Neurotensinreceptor 2 (NTSR2, Accession NP_(—)036476.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NTSR2.

Nudix (nucleoside diphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 4 (NUDT4,Accession NP_(—)061967.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NUDT4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUDT4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUDT4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20051, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Nudix (nucleosidediphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 4 (NUDT4, AccessionNP_(—)061967.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUDT4.

Nucleoredoxin (NXN, Accession NP_(—)071908.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NXN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NXN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NXN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoredoxin(NXN, Accession NP_(—)071908.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NXN.

Olfactory receptor, family 51, subfamily e, member 2 (OR51E2, AccessionNP_(—)110401.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. OR51E2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OR51E2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OR51E2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8690, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Olfactoryreceptor, family 51, subfamily e, member 2 (OR51E2, AccessionNP_(—)110401.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OR51E2.

Origin recognition complex, subunit 1-like (yeast) (ORC1L, AccessionNP_(—)004144.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ORC1L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ORC1L, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ORC1L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:436, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Originrecognition complex, subunit 1-like (yeast) (ORC1L, AccessionNP_(—)004144.1), a gene which may be required for initiation of DNAreplication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ORC1L.

The function of ORC1L and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. P15RS (AccessionNP_(—)060640.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P15RS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P15RS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of P15RS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1032, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of P15RS (AccessionNP_(—)060640.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith P15RS.

Phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazolesuccinocarboxamide synthetase (PAICS, Accession NP_(—)006443.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAICSBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PAICS, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPAICS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11127, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazolesuccinocarboxamide synthetase (PAICS, Accession NP_(—)006443.1), a genewhich is required for purine biosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAICS.

The function of PAICS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. PART1 (AccessionNP_(—)057674.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PART1 BINDING SITE1 and PART1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PART1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PART1 BINDING SITE1 andPART1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19024 and SEQ ID:7026respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of PART1 (AccessionNP_(—)057674.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PART1.

Pas domain containing serine/threonine kinase (PASK, AccessionNP_(—)055963.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PASK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PASK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PASK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3230, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Pas domaincontaining serine/threonine kinase (PASK, Accession NP_(—)055963.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PASK.

Protocadherin alpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA9 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHA9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10631, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1), a gene which is acalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA9.

The function of PCDHA9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Protocadherin beta 11(PCDHB11, Accession NP_(—)061754.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB11 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCDHB11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7975, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinbeta 11 (PCDHB11, Accession NP_(—)061754.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHB11.

Protocadherin beta 16 (PCDHB16, Accession NP_(—)066008.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB16 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PCDHB16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4753, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinbeta 16 (PCDHB16, Accession NP_(—)066008.1), a gene which is a potentialcalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHB16.

The function of PCDHB16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Protocadherin beta 9(PCDHB9, Accession NP_(—)061992.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB9 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCDHB9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinbeta 9 (PCDHB9, Accession NP_(—)061992.2), a gene which is a potentialcalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHB9.

The function of PCDHB9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Phosducin-like (PDCL,Accession NP_(—)005379.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDCL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDCL, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PDCL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14559, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Phosducin-like(PDCL, Accession NP_(—)005379.2), a gene which may regulate G-proteinsignaling and similar to phosducins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PDCL.

The function of PDCL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Phosphodiesterase 6b,cgmp-specific, rod, beta (congenital stationary night blindness 3,autosomal dominant) (PDE6B, Accession NP_(—)000274.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE6B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PDE6B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE6B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18070, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase6b, cgmp-specific, rod, beta (congenital stationary night blindness 3,autosomal dominant) (PDE6B, Accession NP_(—)000274.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDE6B.

Platelet derived growth factor c (PDGFC, Accession NP_(—)057289.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDGFCBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PDGFC, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPDGFC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19767, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Platelet derivedgrowth factor c (PDGFC, Accession NP_(—)057289.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDGFC.

Pdz and lim domain 2 (mystique) (PDLIM2, Accession NP_(—)789847.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDLIM2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PDLIM2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PDLIM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4874,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Pdz and limdomain 2 (mystique) (PDLIM2, Accession NP_(—)789847.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDLIM2.

Pdz domain containing 1 (PDZK1, Accession NP_(—)002605.2) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDZK1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PDZK1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDZK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11598, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Pdz domaincontaining 1 (PDZK1, Accession NP_(—)002605.2), a gene which is acontains PDZ interaction domains, interacts with MAP17, a proteininvolved in control of cell proliferation. and therefore may beassociated with Autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDZK1.

The function of PDZK1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. PDZRN1 (AccessionNP_(—)699202.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PDZRN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDZRN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PDZRN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17567, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of PDZRN1 (AccessionNP_(—)699202.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDZRN1.

PEGASUS (Accession NP_(—)071911.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PEGASUS BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PEGASUS,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PEGASUS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13389, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of PEGASUS(Accession NP_(—)071911.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PEGASUS.

Pellino homolog 1 (drosophila) (PELI1, Accession NP_(—)065702.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PELI1BINDING SITE1 through PELI1 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PELI1, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PELI1 BINDING SITE1 through PELI1 BINDING SITE3,designated SEQ ID:18182, SEQ ID:430 and SEQ ID:13801 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Pellino homolog 1(drosophila) (PELI1, Accession NP_(—)065702.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PELI1.

Period homolog 2 (drosophila) (PER2, Accession NP_(—)073728.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PER2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PER2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PER2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6602, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Period homolog 2(drosophila) (PER2, Accession NP_(—)073728.1), a gene which Periodhomolog 2; putative circadian clock protein; has a PAS dimerizationdomain and therefore may be associated with Familial advancedsleep-phase syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Familial advanced sleep-phasesyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withPER2.

The function of PER2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1.Phosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthase (fgar amidotransferase)(PFAS, Accession NP_(—)036525.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PFAS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PFAS, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PFAS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16519, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthase (fgar amidotransferase)(PFAS, Accession NP_(—)036525.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PFAS.

Polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (PIGR, Accession NP_(—)002635.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIGR BINDINGSITE1 and PIGR BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PIGR, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PIGR BINDING SITE1 and PIGR BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:5370 and SEQ ID:8350 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Polymericimmunoglobulin receptor (PIGR, Accession NP_(—)002635.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PIGR.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 2, beta polypeptide (PIK3C2B, AccessionNP_(—)002637.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PIK3C2B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3C2B, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PIK3C2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15277,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 2, beta polypeptide (PIK3C2B, AccessionNP_(—)002637.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PIK3C2B.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic, delta polypeptide (PIK3CD,Accession NP_(—)005017.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIK3CD BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3CD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIK3CD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic, delta polypeptide (PIK3CD,Accession NP_(—)005017.2), a gene which regulating cell growth.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PIK3CD.

The function of PIK3CD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. PILRB (AccessionNP_(—)778212.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PILRB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PILRB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PILRB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15120, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of PILRB (AccessionNP_(—)778212.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PILRB.

PILRB (Accession NP_(—)038468.3) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PILRB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PILRB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PILRBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15120, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of PILRB (AccessionNP_(—)038468.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PILRB.

PILRB (Accession NP_(—)839956.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PILRB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PILRB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PILRBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15120, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of PILRB (AccessionNP_(—)839956.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PILRB.

Phosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type i, gamma (PIP5K1C,Accession NP_(—)036530.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIP5K1C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PIP5K1C, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIP5K1CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1328, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type i, gamma (PIP5K1C,Accession NP_(—)036530.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PIP5K1C.

Phosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type i, gamma (PIP5K1C,Accession XP_(—)047620.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIP5K1C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PIP5K1C, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIP5K1CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1328, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type i, gamma (PIP5K1C,Accession XP_(—)047620.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PIP5K1C.

Phosphotidylinositol transfer protein, beta (PITPNB, AccessionNP_(—)036531.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PITPNB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PITPNB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PITPNB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19285, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphotidylinositol transfer protein, beta (PITPNB, AccessionNP_(—)036531.1), a gene which catalyzes the transfer of ptdins andphosphatidylcholine between membranes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PITPNB.

The function of PITPNB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM354.1. Phosphomannomutase 2(PMM2, Accession NP_(—)000294.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PMM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMM2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PMM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1676, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphomannomutase 2 (PMM2, Accession NP_(—)000294.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PMM2.

Paraneoplastic antigen ma2 (PNMA2, Accession NP_(—)009188.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PNMA2 BINDING SITE1and PNMA2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by PNMA2, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPNMA2 BINDING SITE1 and PNMA2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11236 andSEQ ID:11189 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Paraneoplasticantigen ma2 (PNMA2, Accession NP_(—)009188.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PNMA2.

Protein o-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POFUT1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by POFUT1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of POFUT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1760,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Proteino-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POFUT1.

Polymerase (dna directed), epsilon 3 (p17 subunit) (POLE3, AccessionNP_(—)059139.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POLE3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POLE3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of POLE3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5665, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected), epsilon 3 (p17 subunit) (POLE3, Accession NP_(—)059139.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POLE3.

Polymerase (rna) ii (dna directed) polypeptide d (POLR2D, AccessionNP_(—)004796.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POLR2D BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POLR2D, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of POLR2D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11282, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (rna)ii (dna directed) polypeptide d (POLR2D, Accession NP_(—)004796.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POLR2D.

Paraoxonase 1 (PON1, Accession NP_(—)000437.3) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PON1 BINDING SITE1 and PON1 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by PON1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PON1BINDING SITE1 and PON1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19429 and SEQID:1117 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Paraoxonase 1(PON1, Accession NP_(—)000437.3), a gene which hydrolyzes the toxicmetabolites of a variety of organophosphorus insecticides. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PON1.

The function of PON1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Pou domain, class 2,transcription factor 3 (POU2F3, Accession NP_(—)055167.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POU2F3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by POU2F3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POU2F3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7036, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class2, transcription factor 3 (POU2F3, Accession NP_055167.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POU2F3.

Ptprf interacting protein, binding protein 1 (liprin beta 1) (PPFIBP1,Accession NP_(—)003613.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE1 and PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PPFIBP1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE1 and PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:8861 and SEQ ID:5523 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ptprf interactingprotein, binding protein 1 (liprin beta 1) (PPFIBP1, AccessionNP_(—)003613.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPFIBP1.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, AccessionNP_(—)005029.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPID BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPID, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPID BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3110, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, Accession NP_(—)005029.1), a genewhich catalyzes the cis-trans isomerization of proline imidic peptidebonds in oligopeptides. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPID.

The function of PPID and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, Accession NP_(—)055152.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPIL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPIL2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPIL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18677,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, Accession NP_(—)055152.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPIL2.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B,Accession NP_(—)115288.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPP1R12B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R12BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14820, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNP_(—)115288.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B,Accession NP_(—)002472.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPP1R12B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R12BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14820, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNP_(—)002472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

Protein phosphatase 2 (formerly 2a), regulatory subunit a (pr 65), betaisoform (PPP2R1B, Accession NP_(—)002707.2) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP2R1B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPPP2R1B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP2R1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8962, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 2 (formerly 2a), regulatory subunit a (pr 65), beta isoform(PPP2R1B, Accession NP_(—)002707.2), a gene which is necessary forinteraction of the catalytic PP2A-C and variable PP2A-B subunits.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPP2R1B.

The function of PPP2R1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. PRDX6 (AccessionNP_(—)004896.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRDX6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRDX6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PRDX6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19006, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of PRDX6 (AccessionNP_(—)004896.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRDX6.

Primase, polypeptide 2a, 58 kda (PRIM2A, Accession NP_(—)000938.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRIM2ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PRIM2A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPRIM2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12707, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Primase,polypeptide 2a, 58 kda (PRIM2A, Accession NP_(—)000938.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PRIM2A.

Protein kinase, lysine deficient 3 (PRKWNK3, Accession NP_065973.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKWNK3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PRKWNK3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PRKWNK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5524, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,lysine deficient 3 (PRKWNK3, Accession NP_(—)065973.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PRKWNK3.

Protein kinase, y-linked (PRKY, Accession NP_(—)002751.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKY BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PRKY, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKYBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1958, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,y-linked (PRKY, Accession NP_(—)002751.1), a gene which is a putativeprotein kinase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRKY.

The function of PRKY and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Prion protein 2(dublet) (PRND, Accession NP_(—)036541.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRND BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPRND, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRND BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Prion protein 2(dublet) (PRND, Accession NP_(—)036541.1), a gene which is similar toprion protein PRNP. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRND.

The function of PRND and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. PRO0159 (AccessionNP_(—)054837.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRO0159 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0159, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRO0159 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4857, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of PRO0159(Accession NP_(—)054837.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0159.

PRO0297 (Accession NP_(—)054800.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0297 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0297,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0297 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1504, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of PRO0297(Accession NP_(—)054800.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0297.

PRO0365 (Accession NP_(—)054845.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0365 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0365,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0365 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7958, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of PRO0365(Accession NP_(—)054845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0365.

PROM2 (Accession NP_(—)653308.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PROM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PROM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PROM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19427, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of PROM2 (AccessionNP_(—)653308.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PROM2.

Proteasome (prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 9 (PSMD9,Accession NP_(—)002804.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSMD9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSMD9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSMD9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11654, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Proteasome(prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 9 (PSMD9, AccessionNP_(—)002804.2), a gene which acts as a regulatory subunit of the 26proteasome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PSMD9.

The function of PSMD9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. PSME4 (AccessionXP_(—)040158.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PSME4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSME4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PSME4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14216, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of PSME4 (AccessionXP_(—)040158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PSME4.

Phosphoserine phosphatase (PSPH, Accession NP_(—)004568.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSPH BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PSPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSPHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9102, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Phosphoserinephosphatase (PSPH, Accession NP_(—)004568.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PSPH.

Phosphatidylserine synthase 2 (PTDSS2, Accession NP_(—)110410.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTDSS2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PTDSS2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPTDSS2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12204, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylserine synthase 2 (PTDSS2, Accession NP_(—)110410.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTDSS2.

Prostaglandin e synthase (PTGES, Accession NP_(—)004869.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGES BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PTGES, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGESBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11575, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin esynthase (PTGES, Accession NP_(—)004869.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGES.

Prostaglandin i2 (prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, AccessionNP_(—)000952.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTGIS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTGIS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTGIS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11917, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin i2(prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, Accession NP_(—)000952.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the isomerization of prostaglandin h2 to prostacyclin(=prostaglandin i2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTGIS.

The function of PTGIS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. RAB11-FIP4 (AccessionNP_(—)116321.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RAB11-FIP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAB11-FIP4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RAB11-FIP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5406,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of RAB11-FIP4(Accession NP_(—)116321.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB11-FIP4.

Rab21, member ras oncogene family (RAB21, Accession NP_(—)055814.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB21BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB21, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB21 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17172, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Rab21, member rasoncogene family (RAB21, Accession NP_(—)055814.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB21.

Rab33b, member ras oncogene family (RAB33B, Accession NP_(—)112586.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB33BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB33B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB33B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15333, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Rab33b, memberras oncogene family (RAB33B, Accession NP_(—)112586.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB33B.

Rab36, member ras oncogene family (RAB36, Accession NP_(—)004905.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB36BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB36, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB36 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12750, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Rab36, member rasoncogene family (RAB36, Accession NP_(—)004905.1), a gene which isinvolved in protein transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB36.

The function of RAB36 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Rab39, member rasoncogene family (RAB39, Accession XP_(—)084662.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB39 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RAB39, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB39 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Rab39, member rasoncogene family (RAB39, Accession XP_(—)084662.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB39.

Rab40c, member ras oncogene family (RAB40C, Accession NP_(—)066991.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB40CBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB40C, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB40C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8129, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Rab40c, memberras oncogene family (RAB40C, Accession NP_(—)066991.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB40C.

Rab, member of ras oncogene family-like 2a (RABL2A, AccessionNP_(—)038198.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RABL2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RABL2A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RABL2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Rab, member ofras oncogene family-like 2a (RABL2A, Accession NP_(—)038198.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RABL2A.

Rab, member of ras oncogene family-like 2b (RABL2B, AccessionNP_(—)009012.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RABL2B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RABL2B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RABL2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14847, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Rab, member ofras oncogene family-like 2b (RABL2B, Accession NP_(—)009012.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RABL2B.

Rad52 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (RAD52, Accession NP_(—)602295.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RAD52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4266,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Rad52 homolog (s.cerevisiae) (RAD52, Accession NP_(—)602295.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAD52.

Rad52 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (RAD52, Accession NP_(—)002870.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RAD52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4266,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Rad52 homolog (s.cerevisiae) (RAD52, Accession NP_(—)002870.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAD52.

Rad52 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (RAD52, Accession NP_(—)602296.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RAD52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4266,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Rad52 homolog (s.cerevisiae) (RAD52, Accession NP_(—)602296.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAD52.

Rad52 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (RAD52, Accession NP_(—)602294.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RAD52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4266,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Rad52 homolog (s.cerevisiae) (RAD52, Accession NP_(—)602294.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAD52.

RAI (Accession NP_(—)006654.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAI BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAI, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RAI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17223, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of RAI (AccessionNP_(—)006654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAI.

Retinoic acid induced 3 (RAI3, Accession NP_(—)003970.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RAI3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAI3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16116, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 3 (RAI3, Accession NP_(—)003970.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAI3.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)055552.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)055552.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739580.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739580.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739579.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739579.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

RCBTB1 (Accession NP_(—)060661.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RCBTB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RCBTB1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RCBTB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of RCBTB1 (AccessionNP_(—)060661.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RCBTB1.

Regulator of g-protein signalling 11 (RGS11, Accession NP_003825.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS11BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RGS11, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRGS11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7393, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 11 (RGS11, Accession NP_(—)003825.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS11.

Rhesus blood group, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057208.2) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RHD BINDING SITE1and RHD BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RHD, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:442 and SEQ ID:8756 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Rhesus bloodgroup, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057208.2), a gene which Majorantigen of the RH system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RHD.

The function of RHD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Rhesus blood group, dantigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057309.2) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RHD, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:8756 and SEQ ID:442 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Rhesus bloodgroup, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057309.2), a gene which Majorantigen of the RH system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RHD.

The function of RHD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. RHPN2 (AccessionNP_(—)149094.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RHPN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RHPN2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RHPN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5481, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of RHPN2 (AccessionNP_(—)149094.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RHPN2.

RNF137 (Accession NP_(—)060543.4) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF137 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNF137,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF137 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of RNF137 (AccessionNP_(—)060543.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF137.

Ring finger protein 19 (RNF19, Accession NP_(—)056250.2) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF19 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RNF19, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF19BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14309, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein 19 (RNF19, Accession NP_(—)056250.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RNF19.

RPP30 (Accession NP_(—)006404.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RPP30 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RPP30,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RPP30 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3259, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of RPP30 (AccessionNP_(—)006404.1), a gene which is a component of ribonuclease p thatprocesses 5′ ends of precursor tRNAs. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RPP30.

The function of RPP30 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. S100A15 (AccessionNP_(—)789793.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. S100A15 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by S100A15, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of S100A15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18561,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of S100A15(Accession NP_(—)789793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with S100A15.

SBLF (Accession NP_(—)006864.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SBLF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SBLF, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SBLF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14250, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of SBLF (AccessionNP_(—)006864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SBLF.

SCAMP-4 (Accession NP_(—)524558.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SCAMP-4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCAMP-4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCAMP-4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19434, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of SCAMP-4(Accession NP_(—)524558.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SCAMP-4.

Scan domain containing 2 (SCAND2, Accession NP_(—)071333.2) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCAND2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SCAND2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SCAND2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16790, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Scan domaincontaining 2 (SCAND2, Accession NP_(—)071333.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SCAND2.

Scavenger receptor class f, member 1 (SCARF1, Accession NP_003684.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCARF1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SCARF1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSCARF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12384, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Scavengerreceptor class f, member 1 (SCARF1, Accession NP_(—)003684.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCARF1.

SCN3B (Accession NP_(—)060870.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCN3B BINDING SITE1 and SCN3B BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded bySCN3B, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCN3B BINDING SITE1 andSCN3B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1471 and SEQ ID:9932respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of SCN3B (AccessionNP_(—)060870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCN3B.

Stromal cell-derived factor 2 (SDF2, Accession NP_(—)008854.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SDF2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SDF2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SDF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4852, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Stromalcell-derived factor 2 (SDF2, Accession NP_(—)008854.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SDF2.

SDS-RS1 (Accession NP_(—)612441.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SDS-RS1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SDS-RS1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SDS-RS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of SDS-RS1(Accession NP_(—)612441.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SDS-RS1.

Secreted and transmembrane 1 (SECTM1, Accession NP_(—)002995.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SECTM1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SECTM1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSECTM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14404, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Secreted andtransmembrane 1 (SECTM1, Accession NP_(—)002995.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SECTM1.

Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEDL BINDINGSITE1 through SEDL BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SEDL, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SEDL BINDING SITE1 through SEDL BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:7261, SEQ ID:13400 and SEQ ID:16842 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofSpondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1), agene which may play role in vesicular transport from endoplasmicreticulum to golgi. and therefore may be associated withSpondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with SEDL.

The function of SEDL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Sel-1 suppressor oflin-12-like (c. elegans) (SEL1L, Accession NP_(—)005056.3) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEL1L BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SEL1L, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEL1LBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16250, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Sel-1 suppressorof lin-12-like (c. elegans) (SEL1L, Accession NP_(—)005056.3), a genewhich may play a role in notch signaling (by similarity). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SEL1L.

The function of SEL1L and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM193.1. Selenoprotein n, 1(SEPN1, Accession NP_(—)065184.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SEPN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEPN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEPN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1799, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Selenoprotein n,1 (SEPN1, Accession NP_(—)065184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SEPN1.

Small edrk-rich factor 1a (telomeric) (SERF1A, Accession NP_068802.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF1ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SERF1A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSERF1A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11123, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1a (telomeric) (SERF1A, Accession NP_(—)068802.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1A.

Small edrk-rich factor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, AccessionNP_(—)075267.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SERF1B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SERF1B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SERF1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11123, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NP_(—)075267.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1B.

Serine (or cysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 9(SERPINB9, Accession NP_(—)004146.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SERPINB9 BINDING SITE1 and SERPINB9BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by SERPINB9, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERPINB9BINDING SITE1 and SERPINB9 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:437 and SEQID:4057 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Serine (orcysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 9 (SERPINB9,Accession NP_(—)004146.1), a gene which may be a serpin serine proteaseinhibitor that interacts with granzyme B (GZMB). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SERPINB9.

The function of SERPINB9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM88.2. Sh3-domain bindingprotein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NP_(—)003014.2) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3BP2 BINDING SITE1 and SH3BP2BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by SH3BP2, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SH3BP2BINDING SITE1 and SH3BP2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18716 and SEQID:12957 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domainbinding protein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NP_(—)003014.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SH3BP2.

Sialic acid binding ig-like lectin 8 (SIGLEC8, Accession NP_(—)055257.1)is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIGLEC8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SIGLEC8, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SIGLEC8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3441, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Sialic acidbinding ig-like lectin 8 (SIGLEC8, Accession NP_(—)055257.1), a genewhich is a cell adhesion molecule for postnatal neural development.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIGLEC8.

The function of SIGLEC8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Solute carrier family12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 8 (SLC12A8, AccessionNP_(—)078904.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC12A8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC12A8, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC12A8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18425,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 8 (SLC12A8,Accession NP_(—)078904.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC12A8.

Solute carrier family 13 (sodium/sulfate symporters), member 1 (SLC13A1,Accession NP_(—)071889.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC13A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC13A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC13A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15679, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 13 (sodium/sulfate symporters), member 1 (SLC13A1, AccessionNP_(—)071889.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC13A1.

Solute carrier family 14 (urea transporter), member 2 (SLC14A2,Accession NP_(—)009094.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC14A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC14A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC14A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18700, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 14 (urea transporter), member 2 (SLC14A2, AccessionNP_(—)009094.2), a gene which is a renal urea transporter 2. andtherefore may be associated with Orthostatic hypotension. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofOrthostatic hypotension, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC14A2.

The function of SLC14A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM97.1. Solute carrier family16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 4 (SLC16A4, AccessionNP_(—)004687.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC16A4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC16A4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC16A4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20157,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 4 (SLC16A4,Accession NP_(—)004687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC16A4.

Solute carrier family 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 6(SLC16A6, Accession NP_(—)004685.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC16A6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC16A6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC16A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:517, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 6 (SLC16A6,Accession NP_(—)004685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC16A6.

Solute carrier family 25 (mitochondrial carrier; citrate transporter),member 1 (SLC25A1, Accession NP_(—)005975.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC25A1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC25A1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC25A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18982, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 25 (mitochondrial carrier; citrate transporter), member 1(SLC25A1, Accession NP_(—)005975.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLC25A1.

SLC30A5 (Accession NP_(—)076960.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC30A5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SLC30A5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC30A5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1341, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of SLC30A5(Accession NP_(—)076960.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC30A5.

SLC35B2 (Accession NP_(—)835361.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC35B2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SLC35B2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC35B2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17255, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of SLC35B2(Accession NP_(—)835361.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC35B2.

SLC35B2 (Accession XP_(—)300918.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC35B2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SLC35B2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC35B2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17255, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of SLC35B2(Accession XP_(—)300918.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC35B2.

SLC35E2 (Accession XP_(—)049733.6) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC35E2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC35E2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC35E2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12300, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of SLC35E2(Accession XP_(—)049733.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC35E2.

Solute carrier family 39 (zinc transporter), member 1 (SLC39A1,Accession NP_(—)055252.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC39A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC39A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC39A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 39 (zinc transporter), member 1 (SLC39A1, AccessionNP_(—)055252.2), a gene which is a divalent (zinc/iron) metal iontransporter. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC39A1.

The function of SLC39A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM175.1. Solute carrier family4, sodium bicarbonate cotransporter, member 4 (SLC4A4, AccessionNP_(—)003750.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC4A4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC4A4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SLC4A4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13075, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 4, sodium bicarbonate cotransporter, member 4 (SLC4A4, AccessionNP_(—)003750.1), a gene which is a sodium bicarbonate cotransporter andtherefore may be associated with Proximal renal tubular acidosis, mentalretardation, and bilateral glaucoma, cataracts, and band keratopathy.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Proximal renal tubular acidosis, mental retardation, andbilateral glaucoma, cataracts, and band keratopathy, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC4A4.

The function of SLC4A4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Solute carrier family 6(neurotransmitter transporter), member 14 (SLC6A14, AccessionNP_(—)009162.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC6A14 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC6A14, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC6A14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16741,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 6 (neurotransmitter transporter), member 14 (SLC6A14, AccessionNP_(—)009162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC6A14.

SMAC (Accession NP_(—)620308.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SMAC BINDING SITE1 and SMAC BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SMAC, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SMAC BINDING SITE1 and SMAC BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:1245 and SEQ ID:15275 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of SMAC (AccessionNP_(—)620308.1), a gene which promotes apoptosis via caspase activation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SMAC.

The function of SMAC and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1.Synaptosomal-associated protein, 25 kda (SNAP25, AccessionNP_(—)570824.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNAP25 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP25,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNAP25 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8525, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 25 kda (SNAP25, AccessionNP_(—)570824.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNAP25.

Synaptosomal-associated protein, 25 kda (SNAP25, Accession NP_003072.2)is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNAP25BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP25, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SNAP25 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8525,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 25 kda (SNAP25, AccessionNP_(—)003072.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNAP25.

Syntaphilin (SNPH, Accession NP_(—)055538.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNPH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySNPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNPH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1354, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Syntaphilin(SNPH, Accession NP_(—)055538.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNPH.

Sorting nexin 15 (SNX15, Accession NP_(—)680086.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX15 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNX15, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2728, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 15(SNX15, Accession NP_(—)680086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX15.

Sorting nexin 15 (SNX15, Accession NP_(—)037438.2) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX15 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNX15, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2728, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 15(SNX15, Accession NP_(—)037438.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX15.

SNX27 (Accession NP_(—)112180.4) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX27 BINDING SITE1 and SNX27 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded bySNX27, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX27 BINDING SITE1 andSNX27 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8857 and SEQ ID:1972respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of SNX27 (AccessionNP_(—)112180.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX27.

Sry (sex determining region y)-box 8 (SOX8, Accession NP_055402.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOX8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SOX8, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SOX8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12214, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Sry (sexdetermining region y)-box 8 (SOX8, Accession NP_(—)055402.2), a genewhich binds the consensus motif 5′-[at][at]caa[at]g-3′. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SOX8.

The function of SOX8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM842.1. Sialophorin (gpl115,leukosialin, cd43) (SPN, Accession NP_(—)003114.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19300, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Sialophorin(gpl115, leukosialin, cd43) (SPN, Accession NP_(—)003114.1), a genewhich plays a role in the physicochemical properties of the t-cellsurface and in lectin binding. presents carbohydrate ligands toselectins. . and therefore may be associated with Wiskott-aldrichsyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Wiskott-aldrich syndrome, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SPN.

The function of SPN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Speckle-type pozprotein (SPOP, Accession NP_(—)003554.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SPOP BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPOP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPOP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7212, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Speckle-type pozprotein (SPOP, Accession NP_(—)003554.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPOP.

Scavenger receptor cysteine rich domain containing, group b (4 domains)(SRCRB4D, Accession NP_(—)542782.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SRCRB4D BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRCRB4D,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRCRB4D BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19630, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Scavengerreceptor cysteine rich domain containing, group b (4 domains) (SRCRB4D,Accession NP_(—)542782.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SRCRB4D.

Sarcalumenin (SRL, Accession XP_(—)064152.3) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9910, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Sarcalumenin(SRL, Accession XP_(—)064152.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SRL.

Synovial sarcoma translocation, chromosome 18 (SS18, AccessionNP_(—)005628.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SS18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SS18, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SS18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10975, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Synovial sarcomatranslocation, chromosome 18 (SS18, Accession NP_(—)005628.1), a genewhich is a putative transcriptional activator. and therefore isassociated with Human synovial sarcomas. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Human synovialsarcomas, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withSS18.

The function of SS18 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. STAF65(gamma)(Accession NP_(—)055675.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. STAF65(gamma) BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTAF65(gamma), corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSTAF65(gamma) BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6743, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of STAF65(gamma)(Accession NP_(—)055675.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STAF65(gamma).

Signal transducing adaptor molecule (sh3 domain and itam motif) 2(STAM2, Accession NP_(—)005834.3) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. STAM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STAM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STAM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5920, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Signaltransducing adaptor molecule (sh3 domain and itam motif) 2 (STAM2,Accession NP_(—)005834.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STAM2.

Staufen, rna binding protein (drosophila) (STAU, AccessionNP_(—)004593.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. STAU BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by STAU,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STAU BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9365, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Staufen, rnabinding protein (drosophila) (STAU, Accession NP_(—)004593.1), a genewhich may play a role in specific positioning of mrnas at given sites inthe cell and in stimulating their translation at the site. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAU.

The function of STAU and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM37.1. Six transmembraneepithelial antigen of prostate 2 (STEAP2, Accession NP_(—)694544.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STEAP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by STEAP2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSTEAP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1413, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Six transmembraneepithelial antigen of prostate 2 (STEAP2, Accession NP_(—)694544.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with STEAP2.

Syntaxin binding protein 6 (amisyn) (STXBP6, Accession NP_054897.4) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STXBP6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by STXBP6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSTXBP6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11916, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Syntaxin bindingprotein 6 (amisyn) (STXBP6, Accession NP_(—)054897.4). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STXBP6.

Synaptotagmin xii (SYT12, Accession NP_(—)808878.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT12 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT12, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin xii(SYT12, Accession NP_(—)808878.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT12.

Synaptotagmin xiii (SYT13, Accession NP_(—)065877.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT13 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT13, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagminxiii (SYT13, Accession NP_(—)065877.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SYT13.

TADA3L (Accession NP_(—)597814.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TADA3L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TADA3L, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TADA3LBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10415, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of TADA3L (AccessionNP_(—)597814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TADA3L.

Taf11 rna polymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associatedfactor, 28 kda (TAF11, Accession NP_(—)005634.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAF11 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TAF11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAF11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17432, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Taf11 rnapolymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associated factor, 28 kda(TAF11, Accession NP_(—)005634.1), a gene which plays a central role inmediating promoter responses to various activators and repressors.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TAF11.

The function of TAF11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Tap binding protein(tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NP_(—)003181.3) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAPBP BINDING SITE1 through TAPBPBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TAPBP, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TAPBP BINDING SITE1 through TAPBP BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:8861, SEQ ID:6086 and SEQ ID:3109 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Tap bindingprotein (tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NP_(—)003181.3), a gene which isinvolved in MHC class I-restricted antigen processing. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TAPBP.

The function of TAPBP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Tyrosineaminotransferase (TAT, Accession NP_(—)000344.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAT BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TAT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20161, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Tyrosineaminotransferase (TAT, Accession NP_(—)000344.1), a gene which istyrosine aminotransferase and strongly similar to rat Rn.9947, whichplays a role in gluconeogenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TAT.

The function of TAT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Tbc1 domain family,member 5 (TBC1D5, Accession NP_(—)055559.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBC1D5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTBC1D5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBC1D5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Tbc1 domainfamily, member 5 (TBC1D5, Accession NP_(—)055559.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TBC1D5.

Transcription factor 2, hepatic; lf-b3; variant hepatic nuclear factor(TCF2, Accession NP_(—)006472.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TCF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byTCF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TCF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor 2, hepatic; lf-b3; variant hepatic nuclear factor (TCF2,Accession NP_(—)006472.1), a gene which probably binds to the invertedpalindrome 5′-gttaatnattaac-3′. and therefore is associated withMaturity-onset diabetes of the young type 5 (mody5), familialhypoplastic glomerulocystic kidney disease (gckd). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMaturity-onset diabetes of the young type 5 (mody5), familialhypoplastic glomerulocystic kidney disease (gckd), and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with TCF2.

The function of TCF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1.Teratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 (TDGF1, AccessionNP_(—)003203.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TDGF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TDGF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TDGF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10005, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition ofTeratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 (TDGF1, Accession NP_003203.1),a gene which can play a role in the determination of the epiblasticcells that subsequently give rise to the mesoderm. and therefore may beassociated with Forebrain defects. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Forebrain defects, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TDGF1.

The function of TDGF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. TERA (AccessionNP_(—)067061.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TERA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TERA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TERA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:971, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of TERA (AccessionNP_(—)067061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TERA.

Telomeric repeat binding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, AccessionNP_(—)059523.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TERF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TERF1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TERF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, Accession NP_(—)059523.1), agene which negatively regulates telomere length, involves in regulationof the mitotic spindle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TERF1.

The function of TERF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Telomeric repeatbinding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, Accession NP_(—)003209.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TERF1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TERF1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TERF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13870,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, Accession NP_(—)003209.1), agene which negatively regulates telomere length, involves in regulationof the mitotic spindle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TERF1.

The function of TERF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Telomeric repeatbinding factor 2 (TERF2, Accession NP_(—)005643.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TERF2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TERF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TERF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor 2 (TERF2, Accession NP_(—)005643.1), a gene which plays akey role in the protective activity of telomeres. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TERF2.

The function of TERF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM133.2. Transforming growthfactor, beta receptor iii (betaglycan, 300 kda) (TGFBR3, AccessionNP_(—)003234.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TGFBR3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TGFBR3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TGFBR3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4831, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Transforminggrowth factor, beta receptor iii (betaglycan, 300 kda) (TGFBR3,Accession NP_(—)003234.1), a gene which involves in capturing andretaining TGF-beta for presentation to the signaling receptors.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGFBR3.

The function of TGFBR3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Tgfb-induced factor 2(tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NP_(—)068581.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TGIF2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TGIF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGIF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7274, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-inducedfactor 2 (tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NP_(—)068581.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF2.

Transmembrane, cochlear expressed, 1 (TMC1, Accession NP_619636.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMC1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TMC1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19429, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Transmembrane,cochlear expressed, 1 (TMC1, Accession NP_(—)619636.2), a gene which isrequired for normal function of cochlear hair cells and therefore may beassociated with Autosomal recessive nonsyndromic neurosensory deafnessand autosomal dominant nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Autosomal recessive nonsyndromic neurosensory deafness andautosomal dominant nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss ., and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TMC1.

The function of TMC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. TMEM14A (AccessionNP_(—)054770.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TMEM14A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TMEM14A, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TMEM14A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7622, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of TMEM14A(Accession NP_(—)054770.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TMEM14A.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)076927.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)076927.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115777.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115777.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115780.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115780.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Tumor necrosis factor, alpha-induced protein 2 (TNFAIP2, AccessionNP_(—)006282.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNFAIP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFAIP2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TNFAIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14228,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor, alpha-induced protein 2 (TNFAIP2, Accession NP_(—)006282.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TNFAIP2.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B,Accession NP_(—)671716.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE1 and TNFRSF10B BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF10B, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE1 and TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:9933 and SEQ ID:9933 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNP_(—)671716.1), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tumor necrosis factorreceptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, Accession NP_(—)003833.3)is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10BBINDING SITE1 and TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byTNFRSF10B, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE1and TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14554 and SEQ ID:14554respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNP_(—)003833.3), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tumor necrosis factorreceptor superfamily, member 11a, activator of nfkb (TNFRSF11A,Accession NP_(—)003830.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF11A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF11A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF11A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11190, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 11a, activator of nfkb (TNFRSF11A,Accession NP_(—)003830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF11A.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 9 (TNFRSF9, AccessionNP_(—)001552.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNFRSF9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF9, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TNFRSF9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:438, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 9 (TNFRSF9, AccessionNP_(—)001552.2), a gene which inhibits proliferation of activated Tlymphocytes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF9.

The function of TNFRSF9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. TOMM20-PENDING(Accession NP_(—)055580.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TOMM20-PENDING BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTOMM20-PENDING, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTOMM20-PENDING BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11702, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of TOMM20-PENDING(Accession NP_(—)055580.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TOMM20-PENDING.

Torsin family 1, member b (torsin b) (TOR1B, Accession NP_(—)055321.1)is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TOR1BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TOR1B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTOR1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2429, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Torsin family 1,member b (torsin b) (TOR1B, Accession NP_(—)055321.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TOR1B.

Tumor protein p53 (li-fraumeni syndrome) (TP53, AccessionNP_(—)000537.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TP53 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TP53, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TP53 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2118, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Tumor protein p53(li-fraumeni syndrome) (TP53, Accession NP_(—)000537.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TP53.

Thiopurine s-methyltransferase (TPMT, Accession NP_(—)000358.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TPMT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TPMT, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPMTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10218, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Thiopurines-methyltransferase (TPMT, Accession NP_(—)000358.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the s-methylation of thiopurine drugs such as6-mercaptopurine. and therefore may be associated with Thiopurines-methyltransferase polymorphism. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Thiopurines-methyltransferase polymorphism, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TPMT.

The function of TPMT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)665702.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRAF5, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TRAF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10175,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)665702.1), a genewhich Member of a family of proteins that interact with TNF receptors;binds the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTBR). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRAF5.

The function of TRAF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Tnf receptor-associatedfactor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)004610.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TRAF5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRAF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10175, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)004610.1), a genewhich Member of a family of proteins that interact with TNF receptors;binds the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTBR). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRAF5.

The function of TRAF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Tripartitemotif-containing 6 (TRIM6, Accession NP_(—)477514.1) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TRIM6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13974, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 6 (TRIM6, Accession NP_(—)477514.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM6.

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 6(TRPM6, Accession NP_(—)060132.3) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRPM6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRPM6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPM6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1713, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 6 (TRPM6,Accession NP_(—)060132.3), a gene which contains a predicted ion channeldomain and a protein kinase domain. and therefore is associated withHypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hypomagnesemiawith secondary hypocalcemia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TRPM6.

The function of TRPM6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)061197.3) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15897 and SEQID:1587 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)061197.3), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542437.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1587 and SEQID:15897 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)542437.1), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542435.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1587 and SEQID:15897 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)542435.1), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542435.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15897 and SEQID:1587 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)542435.1), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. TSARG1 (AccessionNP_(—)620712.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TSARG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TSARG1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TSARG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15069, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of TSARG1 (AccessionNP_(—)620712.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TSARG1.

Tspy-like (TSPy, Accession XP_(—)166325.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TSPYL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTSPy, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TSPYL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9101, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Tspy-like (TSPy,Accession XP_(—)166325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TSPYL.

TU12B1-TY (Accession NP_(—)057659.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE1 and TU12B1-TYBINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by TU12B1-TY, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TU12B1-TYBINDING SITE1 and TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17849 andSEQ ID:12270 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of TU12B1-TY(Accession NP_(—)057659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TU12B1-TY.

TUCAN (Accession NP_(—)055774.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TUCAN BINDING SITE1 and TUCAN BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byTUCAN, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUCAN BINDING SITE1 andTUCAN BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2265 and SEQ ID:10630respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of TUCAN (AccessionNP_(—)055774.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TUCAN.

Tuftelin 1 (TUFT1, Accession NP_(—)064512.1) is another GAM2071 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TUFT1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTUFT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUFT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19342, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Tuftelin 1(TUFT1, Accession NP_(—)064512.1), a gene which appears to play a rolein cytokinesis, cell shape, and specialized functions such as secretionand capping. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TUFT1.

The function of TUFT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Thioredoxin-like 2(TXNL2, Accession NP_(—)006532.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TXNL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TXNL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TXNL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1413, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Thioredoxin-like2 (TXNL2, Accession NP_(—)006532.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TXNL2.

Ubiquitin associated protein 2 (UBAP2, Accession NP_(—)680476.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBAP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UBAP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of UBAP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5122,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitinassociated protein 2 (UBAP2, Accession NP_(—)680476.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with UBAP2.

Ubiquitin associated protein 2 (UBAP2, Accession NP_(—)060919.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBAP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UBAP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of UBAP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5122,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitinassociated protein 2 (UBAP2, Accession NP_(—)060919.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with UBAP2.

Ubiquitin associated protein 2 (UBAP2, Accession NP_(—)065918.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBAP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UBAP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of UBAP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5122,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitinassociated protein 2 (UBAP2, Accession NP_(—)065918.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with UBAP2.

UBF-fl (Accession NP_(—)116217.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UBF-fl BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UBF-fl,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBF-fl BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17229, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of UBF-fl (AccessionNP_(—)116217.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UBF-fl.

Udp-glucose dehydrogenase (UGDH, Accession NP_(—)003350.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UGDH BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by UGDH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UGDHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12092, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Udp-glucosedehydrogenase (UGDH, Accession NP_(—)003350.1), a gene which is an UDP-glucose dehydrogenase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UGDH.

The function of UGDH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Uridine monophosphatesynthetase (orotate phosphoribosyl transferase andorotidine-5′-decarboxylase) (UMPS, Accession NP_(—)000364.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UMPS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by UMPS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UMPSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19428, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Uridinemonophosphate synthetase (orotate phosphoribosyl transferase andorotidine-5′-decarboxylase) (UMPS, Accession NP_(—)000364.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with UMPS.

Uracil-dna glycosylase 2 (UNG2, Accession NP_(—)066970.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UNG2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by UNG2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UNG2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10716, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Uracil-dnaglycosylase 2 (UNG2, Accession NP_(—)066970.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UNG2.

Ubiquitin specific protease 22 (USP22, Accession XP_(—)042698.2) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USP22BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by USP22, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofUSP22 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20055, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitinspecific protease 22 (USP22, Accession XP_(—)042698.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with USP22.

VDU1 (Accession NP_(—)055832.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VDU1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VDU1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of VDU1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:794, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of VDU1 (AccessionNP_(—)055832.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VDU1.

Vent-like homeobox 2 (VENTX2, Accession NP_(—)055283.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VENTX2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by VENTX2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VENTX2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13003, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Vent-likehomeobox 2 (VENTX2, Accession NP_(—)055283.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with VENTX2.

Von hippel-lindau syndrome (VHL, Accession NP_(—)000542.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VHL BINDING SITE1and VHL BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by VHL, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofVHL BINDING SITE1 and VHL BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19946 and SEQID:969 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Von hippel-lindausyndrome (VHL, Accession NP_(—)000542.1), a gene which may control rnastability through the selective degradation of rna-bound proteins. andtherefore is associated with Von hippel-lindau disease. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Vonhippel-lindau disease, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with VHL.

The function of VHL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Vasoactive intestinalpeptide receptor 2 (VIPR2, Accession NP_(—)003373.2) is another GAM2071target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VIPR2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby VIPR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VIPR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Vasoactiveintestinal peptide receptor 2 (VIPR2, Accession NP_(—)003373.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with VIPR2.

Vacuolar protein sorting 33a (yeast) (VPS33A, Accession NP_(—)075067.2)is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VPS33ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by VPS33A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofVPS33A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4137, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Vacuolar proteinsorting 33a (yeast) (VPS33A, Accession NP_(—)075067.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with VPS33A.

Vesicle transport through interaction with t-snares homolog 1a (yeast)(VTI1A, Accession NP_(—)660207.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VTI1A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VTI1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VTI1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1472, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Vesicle transportthrough interaction with t-snares homolog 1a (yeast) (VTI1A, AccessionNP_(—)660207.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VTI1A.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 18 (WBSCR18, AccessionNP_(—)115693.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WBSCR18, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of WBSCR18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10631,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 18 (WBSCR18, Accession NP_(—)115693.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR18.

Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_579889.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of WHSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12602,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579889.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Wnt1 induciblesignaling pathway protein 1 (WISP1, Accession NP_(—)003873.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WISP1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by WISP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof WISP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6051, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Wnt1 induciblesignaling pathway protein 1 (WISP1, Accession NP_(—)003873.1), a genewhich is a member of connective tissue growth factor family.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WISP1.

The function of WISP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM629.1. X-ray repaircomplementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2 (XRCC2,Accession NP_(—)005422.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. XRCC2 BINDING SITE1 and XRCC2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byXRCC2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XRCC2 BINDING SITE1 andXRCC2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19967 and SEQ ID:6034respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of X-ray repaircomplementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2 (XRCC2,Accession NP_(—)005422.1), a gene which involves in the homologousrecombination repair (hrr) pathway of double-stranded dna. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with XRCC2.

The function of XRCC2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. V-yes-1 yamaguchisarcoma viral oncogene homolog 1 (YES1, Accession NP_(—)005424.1) isanother GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. YES1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by YES1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of YES1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18699, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of V-yes-1 yamaguchisarcoma viral oncogene homolog 1 (YES1, Accession NP_(—)005424.1), agene which is a putative protein-tyrosine kinase. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with YES1.

The function of YES1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. ZAP (AccessionNP_(—)064504.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZAP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19083, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of ZAP (AccessionNP_(—)064504.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZAP.

ZFP42 (Accession NP_(—)777560.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP42 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP42,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP42 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6576, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of ZFP42 (AccessionNP_(—)777560.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP42.

Zinc finger protein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)060667.1)is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP64BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP64, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP64 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13869,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)060667.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP64.

Zinc finger protein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)071371.2)is another GAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP64BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP64, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP64 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13869,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)071371.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP64.

ZMYND17 (Accession NP_(—)848546.1) is another GAM2071 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ZMYND17 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZMYND17,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZMYND17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of ZMYND17(Accession NP_(—)848546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ZMYND17.

Zinc finger protein 253 (ZNF253, Accession NP_(—)066385.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF253 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF253, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF253BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12223, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 253 (ZNF253, Accession NP_(—)066385.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF253.

Zinc finger protein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF264 BINDING SITE1and ZNF264 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by ZNF264, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF264 BINDING SITE1 and ZNF264 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:438 andSEQ ID:15406 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF264.

Zinc finger protein 302 (ZNF302, Accession NP_(—)061145.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF302 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF302, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF302 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19157, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 302 (ZNF302, Accession NP_(—)061145.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF302.

Zinc finger protein 302 (ZNF302, Accession NP_(—)060913.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF302 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF302, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF302 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19157, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 302 (ZNF302, Accession NP_(—)060913.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF302.

Zinc finger protein 305 (ZNF305, Accession NP_(—)055539.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF305 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF305, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF305BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10363, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 305 (ZNF305, Accession NP_(—)055539.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF305.

Zinc finger protein 334 (ZNF334, Accession NP_(—)060572.2) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF334 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF334, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF334BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7143, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 334 (ZNF334, Accession NP_(—)060572.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF334.

Zinc finger protein 339 (ZNF339, Accession NP_(—)067043.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF339 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF339, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF339BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9097, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 339 (ZNF339, Accession NP_(—)067043.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF339.

Zinc finger protein 345 (ZNF345, Accession NP_(—)003410.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF345 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF345, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF345BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11758, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 345 (ZNF345, Accession NP_(—)003410.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF345.

ZNF431 (Accession XP_(—)086098.2) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF431 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF431,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF431 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of ZNF431 (AccessionXP_(—)086098.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF431.

ZNF440 (Accession NP_(—)689570.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF440 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF440,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF440 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of ZNF440 (AccessionNP_(—)689570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF440.

ZNF450 (Accession NP_(—)055612.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF450 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF450,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF450 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13289, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of ZNF450 (AccessionNP_(—)055612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF450.

Zinc finger protein 74 (cos52) (ZNF74, Accession NP_003417.1) is anotherGAM2071 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF74 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF74, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF74BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2276, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2071 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 74 (cos52) (ZNF74, Accession NP_(—)003417.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF74.

ZSIG11 (Accession NP_(—)057010.1) is another GAM2071 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZSIG11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZSIG11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZSIG11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13057, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2071 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:371.

Another function of GAM2071 is therefore inhibition of ZSIG11 (AccessionNP_(—)057010.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2071 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZSIG11.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 2608 (GAM2608), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM2608 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM2608 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM2608 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM2608 gene encodes a GAM2608 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM2608 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2608 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:153, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:153 is located at position 131249166 relative tochromosome X.

GAM2608 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM2608 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM2608 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM2608 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:153, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM2608folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM2608 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA is designated SEQID:245, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM2608 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM2608 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM2608target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM2608 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM2608 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM2608 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM2608 target RNA into GAM2608 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM2608 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM2608 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM2608 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM2608 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM2608 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM2608 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM2608 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM2608 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 3 (ABCC3,Accession NP_(—)064422.1) is a GAM2608 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. ABCC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCC3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCC3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19582, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

A function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Atp-binding cassette,sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 3 (ABCC3, Accession NP_(—)064422.1), agene which may act as an inducible transporter in the biliary andintestinal excretion of organic anions. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABCC3.

The function of ABCC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Atp-binding cassette,sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 3 (ABCC3, Accession NP_(—)064421.1) isanother GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABCC3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCC3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABCC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19582,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 3 (ABCC3, AccessionNP_(—)064421.1), a gene which may act as an inducible transporter in thebiliary and intestinal excretion of organic anions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCC3.

The function of ABCC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Atp-binding cassette,sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 3 (ABCC3, Accession NP_(—)003777.2) isanother GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABCC3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCC3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABCC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19582,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 3 (ABCC3, AccessionNP_(—)003777.2), a gene which may act as an inducible transporter in thebiliary and intestinal excretion of organic anions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCC3.

The function of ABCC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Atpase, cu++transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A, AccessionNP_(—)000043.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP7A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP7A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP7A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10811, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, cu++transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A, AccessionNP_(—)000043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP7A.

Beta-site app-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NP_(—)036236.1) isanother GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BACE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BACE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13378, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NP_(—)036236.1), a gene which isresponsible for the proteolytic processing of the amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Alzheimer disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BACE.

The function of BACE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Beta-site app-cleavingenzyme (BACE, Accession NP_620428.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by BACE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13378, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NP_(—)620428.1), a gene which isresponsible for the proteolytic processing of the amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Alzheimer disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BACE.

The function of BACE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Beta-site app-cleavingenzyme (BACE, Accession NP_620427.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by BACE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13378, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NP_(—)620427.1), a gene which isresponsible for the proteolytic processing of the amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Alzheimer disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BACE.

The function of BACE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Beta-site app-cleavingenzyme (BACE, Accession NP_620429.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by BACE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13378, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme (BACE, Accession NP_(—)620429.1), a gene which isresponsible for the proteolytic processing of the amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Alzheimer disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BACE.

The function of BACE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. BMF (AccessionNP_(—)277038.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BMF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BMF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BMF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14471, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of BMF (AccessionNP_(—)277038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BMF.

Camp responsive element binding protein-like 2 (CREBL2, AccessionNP_(—)001301.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CREBL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CREBL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CREBL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10963, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Camp responsiveelement binding protein-like 2 (CREBL2, Accession NP_(—)001301.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CREBL2.

DJ465N24.2.1 (Accession NP_(—)064713.2) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DJ465N24.2.1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDJ465N24.2.1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDJ465N24.2.1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7651, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of DJ465N24.2.1(Accession NP_(—)064713.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DJ465N24.2.1.

DKFZP586C1619 (Accession NP_(—)665803.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586C1619 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586C1619, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586C1619 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1283, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586C1619(Accession NP_(—)665803.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586C1619.

DMN (Accession NP_(—)056101.4) is another GAM2608 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DMN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDMN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DMN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5539, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of DMN (AccessionNP_(—)056101.4), a gene which may participate in maintaining muscle cellintegrity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DMN.

The function of DMN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. DMN (AccessionNP_(—)663780.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DMN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DMN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DMN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5539, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of DMN (AccessionNP_(—)663780.1), a gene which may participate in maintaining muscle cellintegrity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DMN.

The function of DMN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Elongation of very longchain fatty acids (fen1/elo2, sur4/elo3, yeast)-like 1 (ELOVL1,Accession NP_(—)073732.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ELOVL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ELOVL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ELOVL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11677, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Elongation ofvery long chain fatty acids (fen1/elo2, sur4/elo3, yeast)-like 1(ELOVL1, Accession NP_(—)073732.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ELOVL1.

Endothelial cell-specific molecule 1 (ESM1, Accession NP_008967.1) isanother GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ESM1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ESM1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ESM1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4688, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialcell-specific molecule 1 (ESM1, Accession NP_(—)008967.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ESM1.

Family with sequence similarity 3, member c (FAM3C, AccessionNP_(—)055703.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FAM3C BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FAM3C, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FAM3C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8964, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Family withsequence similarity 3, member c (FAM3C, Accession NP_(—)055703.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FAM3C.

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 3a (FBXL3A, AccessionNP_(—)036290.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FBXL3A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FBXL3A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FBXL3A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14877, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of F-box andleucine-rich repeat protein 3a (FBXL3A, Accession NP_(—)036290.1), agene which is a putative SCF ubiquitin ligase subunit involved inprotein degradation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FBXL3A.

The function of FBXL3A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM670.1. FLJ10898 (AccessionNP_(—)060733.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ10898 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10898, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ10898 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16988,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10898(Accession NP_(—)060733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10898.

FLJ14810 (Accession NP_(—)116232.2) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14810 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14810,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14810 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4188, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14810(Accession NP_(—)116232.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14810.

FLJ14906 (Accession NP_(—)116248.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14906 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14906,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14906 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9840, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14906(Accession NP_(—)116248.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14906.

FLJ33990 (Accession NP_(—)694958.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33990 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33990,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33990 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13443, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33990(Accession NP_(—)694958.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33990.

FLJ39821 (Accession NP_(—)775971.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39821 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39821,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39821 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12614, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39821(Accession NP_(—)775971.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39821.

FLJ40288 (Accession NP_(—)775953.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ40288 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40288,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40288 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40288(Accession NP_(—)775953.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ40288.

FLJ40584 (Accession XP_(—)069189.2) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ40584 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40584,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40584 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40584(Accession XP_(—)069189.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ40584.

Glutaminase (GLS, Accession NP_(—)055720.2) is another GAM2608 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GLS BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GLS,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GLS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9171, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Glutaminase (GLS,Accession NP_(—)055720.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GLS.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, ampa 1 (GRIA1, Accession NP_(—)000818.1)is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRIA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GRIA1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGRIA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16531, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, ampa 1 (GRIA1, Accession NP_(—)000818.1), a genewhich acts as an excitatory neurotransmitter at many synapses in thecentral nervous system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GRIA1.

The function of GRIA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM412.1. Heparanase (HPSE,Accession NP_(—)006656.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HPSE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HPSE, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HPSE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6950, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Heparanase (HPSE,Accession NP_(—)006656.1), a gene which is an endoglycosidase thatcleaves heparan sulfate, and therefore may be associated with Breastcancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Breast cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HPSE.

The function of HPSE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Inositol1,4,5-trisphosphate 3-kinase b (ITPKB, Accession NP_(—)002212.1) isanother GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ITPKBBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ITPKB, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofITPKB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3880, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Inositol1,4,5-trisphosphate 3-kinase b (ITPKB, Accession NP_(—)002212.1), a genewhich is a type B inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate 3 kinase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ITPKB.

The function of ITPKB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. KIAA0326 (AccessionXP_(—)034819.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA0326 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0326, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0326 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16873,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0326(Accession XP_(—)034819.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0326.

KIAA1826 (Accession XP_(—)040784.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1826 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1826,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1826 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13511, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1826(Accession XP_(—)040784.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1826.

KIAA1853 (Accession XP_(—)045184.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1853 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1853,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1853 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2810, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1853(Accession XP_(—)045184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1853.

Lysosomal-associated membrane protein 1 (LAMP1, AccessionNP_(—)005552.2) is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LAMP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LAMP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LAMP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6326, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition ofLysosomal-associated membrane protein 1 (LAMP1, AccessionNP_(—)005552.2), a gene which presents carbohydrate ligands toselectins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAMP1.

The function of LAMP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM483.1. Lysosomal-associatedprotein transmembrane 4 alpha (LAPTM4A, Accession NP_(—)055528.1) isanother GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LAPTM4ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by LAPTM4A, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof LAPTM4A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6126, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition ofLysosomal-associated protein transmembrane 4 alpha (LAPTM4A, AccessionNP_(—)055528.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAPTM4A.

Luteinizing hormone/choriogonadotropin receptor (LHCGR, AccessionNP_(—)000224.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LHCGR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LHCGR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LHCGR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15507, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Luteinizinghormone/choriogonadotropin receptor (LHCGR, Accession NP_(—)000224.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LHCGR.

LOC114971 (Accession XP_(—)054936.4) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC114971 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC114971, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC114971 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC114971(Accession XP_(—)054936.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC114971.

LOC147136 (Accession XP_(—)300674.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147136 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147136, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147136 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18650, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC147136(Accession XP_(—)300674.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147136.

LOC150279 (Accession XP_(—)086820.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150279 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150279, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150279 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8823, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC150279(Accession XP_(—)086820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150279.

LOC158863 (Accession XP_(—)098999.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158863 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158863, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158863 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5453, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC158863(Accession XP_(—)098999.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158863.

LOC201287 (Accession XP_(—)113947.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201287 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201287, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201287 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15360, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC201287(Accession XP_(—)113947.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201287.

LOC220486 (Accession XP_(—)165391.2) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220486 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220486, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220486 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5591, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC220486(Accession XP_(—)165391.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220486.

LOC253609 (Accession XP_(—)172986.2) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253609 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253609, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253609 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17912, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC253609(Accession XP_(—)172986.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253609.

LOC253805 (Accession XP_(—)172854.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253805 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253805, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253805 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7852, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC253805(Accession XP_(—)172854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253805.

LOC283116 (Accession XP_(—)208043.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283116 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283116, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283116 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC283116(Accession XP_(—)208043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283116.

LOC283830 (Accession XP_(—)211223.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283830 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283830, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283830 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16975, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC283830(Accession XP_(—)211223.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283830.

LOC284996 (Accession NP_(—)775918.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284996 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284996, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284996 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13549, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC284996(Accession NP_(—)775918.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284996.

LOC285595 (Accession XP_(—)211948.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285595 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285595, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285595 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13348, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC285595(Accession XP_(—)211948.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285595.

LOC285656 (Accession XP_(—)211976.2) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285656 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285656, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285656 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13348, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC285656(Accession XP_(—)211976.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285656.

LOC286460 (Accession XP_(—)208425.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286460 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286460, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286460 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC286460(Accession XP_(—)208425.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286460.

LOC339005 (Accession XP_(—)290661.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339005 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339005, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339005 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC339005(Accession XP_(—)290661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339005.

LOC339263 (Accession XP_(—)294889.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339263 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339263, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339263 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2561, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC339263(Accession XP_(—)294889.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339263.

LOC348989 (Accession XP_(—)302935.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348989 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348989, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348989 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13348, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC348989(Accession XP_(—)302935.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348989.

LOC349440 (Accession XP_(—)300513.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349440 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349440, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349440 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10811, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC349440(Accession XP_(—)300513.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349440.

LOC55974 (Accession NP_(—)061333.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC55974 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC55974,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC55974 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17137, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of LOC55974(Accession NP_(—)061333.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC55974.

Mastermind-like 2 (drosophila) (MAML2, Accession XP_(—)045716.1) isanother GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAML2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MAML2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMAML2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11423, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Mastermind-like 2(drosophila) (MAML2, Accession XP_(—)045716.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MAML2.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 8 (MAP3K8, AccessionNP_(—)005195.2) is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP3K8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAP3K8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAP3K8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17674, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase 8 (MAP3K8, Accession NP_(—)005195.2), agene which is able to activate nf-kappa-b 1 by stimulatingproteasome-mediated p. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MAP3K8.

The function of MAP3K8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase kinase 5 (MAP4K5, Accession NP_(—)006566.2)is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAP4K5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MAP4K5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMAP4K5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14765, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase kinase 5 (MAP4K5, AccessionNP_(—)006566.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAP4K5.

Mannan-binding lectin serine protease 1 (c4/c2 activating component ofra-reactive factor) (MASP1, Accession NP_(—)001870.3) is another GAM2608target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MASP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MASP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MASP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16184, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Mannan-bindinglectin serine protease 1 (c4/c2 activating component of ra-reactivefactor) (MASP1, Accession NP_(—)001870.3), a gene which a complement-dependent bactericidal factor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MASP1.

The function of MASP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. MGC10561 (AccessionNP_(—)116036.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGC10561 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10561, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC10561 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2731,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of MGC10561(Accession NP_(—)116036.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10561.

MGC13024 (Accession NP_(—)689501.1) is another GAM2608 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9146, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of MGC13024(Accession NP_(—)689501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13024.

Monocyte to macrophage differentiation-associated (MMD, AccessionNP_(—)036461.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MMD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MMD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14690, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Monocyte tomacrophage differentiation-associated (MMD, Accession NP_(—)036461.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MMD.

Matrix metalloproteinase 26 (MMP26, Accession NP_(—)068573.1) is anotherGAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MMP26 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MMP26, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMP26BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3864, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Matrixmetalloproteinase 26 (MMP26, Accession NP_(—)068573.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MMP26.

Matrix metalloproteinase 3 (stromelysin 1, progelatinase) (MMP3,Accession NP_(—)002413.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MMP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MMP3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MMP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13663, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Matrixmetalloproteinase 3 (stromelysin 1, progelatinase) (MMP3, AccessionNP_(—)002413.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MMP3.

Neural precursor cell expressed, developmentally down-regulated 4(NEDD4, Accession XP_(—)046129.4) is another GAM2608 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NEDD4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NEDD4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NEDD4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15072, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Neural precursorcell expressed, developmentally down-regulated 4 (NEDD4, AccessionXP_(—)046129.4), a gene which ubiquitinates regulatory proteins involvedin transcription. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NEDD4.

The function of NEDD4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM48.2. Nuclear receptorsubfamily 1, group i, member 2 (NR1I2, Accession NP_(—)148934.1) isanother GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NR1I2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NR1I2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of NR1I2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11884,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorsubfamily 1, group i, member 2 (NR1I2, Accession NP_(—)148934.1), a genewhich binds to a response element in the cyp3a4 gene promoter andactivates its expression in response to a wide variety of endobioticsand xenobiotics. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NR1I2.

The function of NR1I2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Nuclear receptorsubfamily 1, group i, member 2 (NR1I2, Accession NP_(—)003880.2) isanother GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NR1I2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NR1I2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of NR1I2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11884,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorsubfamily 1, group i, member 2 (NR1I2, Accession NP_(—)003880.2), a genewhich binds to a response element in the cyp3a4 gene promoter andactivates its expression in response to a wide variety of endobioticsand xenobiotics. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NR1I2.

The function of NR1I2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Nuclear receptorsubfamily 1, group i, member 2 (NR1I2, Accession NP_(—)071285.1) isanother GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NR1I2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NR1I2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of NR1I2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11884,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorsubfamily 1, group i, member 2 (NR1I2, Accession NP_(—)071285.1), a genewhich binds to a response element in the cyp3a4 gene promoter andactivates its expression in response to a wide variety of endobioticsand xenobiotics. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NR1I2.

The function of NR1I2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Nudix (nucleosidediphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 4 (NUDT4, AccessionNP_(—)061967.2) is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NUDT4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUDT4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NUDT4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18737, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Nudix (nucleosidediphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 4 (NUDT4, AccessionNP_(—)061967.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUDT4.

Protein kinase c and casein kinase substrate in neurons 1 (PACSIN1,Accession NP_(—)065855.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PACSIN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PACSIN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PACSIN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4408, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase cand casein kinase substrate in neurons 1 (PACSIN1, AccessionNP_065855.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PACSIN1.

Phosphodiesterase 4d, camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e3 dunce homolog,drosophila) (PDE4D, Accession NP_(—)006194.1) is another GAM2608 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE4D BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPDE4D, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE4D BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase4d, camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e3 dunce homolog, drosophila)(PDE4D, Accession NP_(—)006194.1), a gene which has similarity toDrosophila dnc, which is the affected protein in learning and memorymutant dunce. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDE4D.

The function of PDE4D and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM217.1. Perq amino acid rich,with gyf domain 1 (PERQ1, Accession NP_(—)072096.1) is another GAM2608target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PERQ1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PERQ1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PERQ1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13107, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Perq amino acidrich, with gyf domain 1 (PERQ1, Accession NP_(—)072096.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PERQ1.

Progesterone receptor membrane component 1 (PGRMC1, AccessionNP_(—)006658.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PGRMC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PGRMC1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PGRMC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12615, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Progesteronereceptor membrane component 1 (PGRMC1, Accession NP_(—)006658.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PGRMC1.

Rab5a, member ras oncogene family (RAB5A, Accession NP_(—)004153.2) isanother GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB5ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB5A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB5A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5501, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Rab5a, member rasoncogene family (RAB5A, Accession NP_(—)004153.2), a gene which is arate-limiting component of the machinery regulating the kinetics ofmembrane traffic. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAB5A.

The function of RAB5A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Ring finger protein 18(RNF18, Accession NP_(—)065091.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF18 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNF18,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF18 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein 18 (RNF18, Accession NP_(—)065091.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RNF18.

Rho-associated, coiled-coil containing protein kinase 2 (ROCK2,Accession NP_(—)004841.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ROCK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ROCK2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ROCK2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Rho-associated,coiled-coil containing protein kinase 2 (ROCK2, Accession NP_004841.1),a gene which regulates cytokinesis, smooth muscle contraction, theformation of actin stress fibers and focal adhesions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ROCK2.

The function of ROCK2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM90.1. Sh3 domain bindingglutamic acid-rich protein like 2 (SH3BGRL2, Accession NP_(—)113657.1)is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3BGRL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SH3BGRL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SH3BGRL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18614, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Sh3 domainbinding glutamic acid-rich protein like 2 (SH3BGRL2, AccessionNP_(—)113657.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SH3BGRL2.

Single-minded homolog 2 (drosophila) (SIM2, Accession NP_005060.1) isanother GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIM2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SIM2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SIM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4214, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Single-mindedhomolog 2 (drosophila) (SIM2, Accession NP_(—)005060.1), a gene whichmay be a master gene of cns development. and therefore may be associatedwith Dysmorphic features, abnormalities of brain development, downsyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Dysmorphic features, abnormalities of braindevelopment, down syndrome., and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SIM2.

The function of SIM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Serine/threoninekinase 38 like (STK38L, Accession NP_(—)055815.1) is another GAM2608target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STK38L BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby STK38L, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STK38L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Serine/threoninekinase 38 like (STK38L, Accession NP_(—)055815.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STK38L.

Transcription factor b2, mitochondrial (TFB2M, Accession NP_071761.1) isanother GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TFB2MBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TFB2M, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTFB2M BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2805, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor b2, mitochondrial (TFB2M, Accession NP_(—)071761.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TFB2M.

Titin immunoglobulin domain protein (myotilin) (TTID, AccessionNP_(—)006781.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TTID BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TTID, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TTID BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10202, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Titinimmunoglobulin domain protein (myotilin) (TTID, AccessionNP_(—)006781.1), a gene which is a sarcomeric structural protein andtherefore may be associated with Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy.Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with TTID.

The function of TTID and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1631.1. Usher syndrome 2a(autosomal recessive, mild) (USH2A, Accession NP_(—)009054.3) is anotherGAM2608 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USH2A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by USH2A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of USH2ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4007, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of Usher syndrome 2a(autosomal recessive, mild) (USH2A, Accession NP_(—)009054.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with USH2A.

ZID (Accession NP_(—)006617.1) is another GAM2608 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZID BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZID, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ZID BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5650, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM2608 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:245.

Another function of GAM2608 is therefore inhibition of ZID (AccessionNP_(—)006617.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM2608 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZID.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 3027 (GAM3027), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM3027 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM3027 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM3027 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM3027 gene encodes a GAM3027 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM3027 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3027 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:8, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM3027 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM3027 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM3027 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM3027 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:8, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM3027folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM3027 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA is designated SEQID:242, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM3027 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM3027 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM3027target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM3027 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM3027 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM3027 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM3027 target RNA into GAM3027 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM3027 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM3027 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM3027 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM3027 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM3027 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM3027 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM3027 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM3027 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

(Accession NP_(—)444285.1) is a GAM3027 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BINDING SITE, designatedSEQ ID:16500, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

A function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of (AccessionNP_444285.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith .

Absent in melanoma 1-like (AIM1L, Accession NP_(—)060447.1) is anotherGAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AIM1L BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by AIM1L, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AIM1LBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7873, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Absent inmelanoma 1-like (AIM1L, Accession NP_(—)060447.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AIM1L.

Btb and cnc homology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2(BACH2, Accession NP_(—)068585.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BACH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BACH2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACH2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1058, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Btb and cnchomology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2 (BACH2,Accession NP_(—)068585.1), a gene which acts as repressor or activator,binds to maf recognition elements and therefore may be associated withNon-hodgkin lymphoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Non-hodgkin lymphoma, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with BACH2.

The function of BACH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. C14orf116 (AccessionNP_(—)061059.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C14orf116 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf116, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C14orf116 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9141,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of C14orf116(Accession NP_(—)061059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf116.

C5orf13 (Accession NP_(—)004763.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf13 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C5orf13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C5orf13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11415, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of C5orf13(Accession NP_(—)004763.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C5orf13.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 5 (C5orf5, Accession NP_(—)057687.1) isanother GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C5orf5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC5orf5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11857, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 5 (C5orf5, Accession NP_(—)057687.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf5.

Chemokine (c-c motif) receptor-like 1 (CCRL1, Accession NP_848540.1) isanother GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCRL1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCRL1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CCRL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11537,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor-like 1 (CCRL1, Accession NP_(—)848540.1), a gene whichis a G protein-coupled receptor that binds chemokines of the CCsubfamily, especially MCP-4, ELC (SCYA19) and TECK (SCYA25).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CCRL1.

The function of CCRL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Collagen, type iv,alpha 5 (alport syndrome) (COL4A5, Accession NP_(—)203700.1) is anotherGAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL4A5 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by COL4A5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof COL4A5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18409, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typeiv, alpha 5 (alport syndrome) (COL4A5, Accession NP_(—)203700.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with COL4A5.

Collagen, type iv, alpha 5 (alport syndrome) (COL4A5, AccessionNP_(—)000486.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. COL4A5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COL4A5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL4A5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typeiv, alpha 5 (alport syndrome) (COL4A5, Accession NP_(—)000486.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with COL4A5.

Collagen, type iv, alpha 5 (alport syndrome) (COL4A5, AccessionNP_(—)203699.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. COL4A5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COL4A5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL4A5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typeiv, alpha 5 (alport syndrome) (COL4A5, Accession NP_(—)203699.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with COL4A5.

Collagen, type v, alpha 2 (COL5A2, Accession NP_(—)000384.1) is anotherGAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL5A2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by COL5A2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL5A2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17367, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type v,alpha 2 (COL5A2, Accession NP_(—)000384.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL5A2.

Collagen, type vi, alpha 3 (COL6A3, Accession NP_(—)476507.1) is anotherGAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL6A3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by COL6A3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof COL6A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16712, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typevi, alpha 3 (COL6A3, Accession NP_(—)476507.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL6A3.

Collagen, type vi, alpha 3 (COL6A3, Accession NP_(—)476505.1) is anotherGAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL6A3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by COL6A3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof COL6A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16712, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typevi, alpha 3 (COL6A3, Accession NP_(—)476505.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL6A3.

Collagen, type vi, alpha 3 (COL6A3, Accession NP_(—)004360.1) is anotherGAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL6A3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by COL6A3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof COL6A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16712, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typevi, alpha 3 (COL6A3, Accession NP_(—)004360.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL6A3.

Collagen, type vi, alpha 3 (COL6A3, Accession NP_(—)476506.1) is anotherGAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL6A3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by COL6A3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof COL6A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16712, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typevi, alpha 3 (COL6A3, Accession NP_(—)476506.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL6A3.

Collagen, type vi, alpha 3 (COL6A3, Accession NP_(—)476508.1) is anotherGAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL6A3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by COL6A3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof COL6A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16712, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typevi, alpha 3 (COL6A3, Accession NP_(—)476508.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL6A3.

Chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan 4 (melanoma-associated) (CSPG4,Accession NP_(—)001888.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CSPG4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CSPG4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSPG4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1254, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Chondroitinsulfate proteoglycan 4 (melanoma-associated) (CSPG4, AccessionNP_(—)001888.1), a gene which plays a role in stabilizingcell-substratum interactions. and therefore may be associated withChildhood acute lymphoblastic leukemias. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Childhood acutelymphoblastic leukemias, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CSPG4.

The function of CSPG4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM579.1. CYCS (AccessionNP_(—)061820.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYCS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYCS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CYCS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1967, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of CYCS (AccessionNP_(—)061820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYCS.

Dead/h (asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 4 (DDX4, AccessionNP_(—)077726.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DDX4 BINDING SITE1 and DDX4 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDDX4, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDX4 BINDING SITE1 andDDX4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4569 and SEQ ID:14219respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 4 (DDX4, Accession NP_077726.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DDX4.

DKFZp434O0515 (Accession NP_(—)835224.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434O0515 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434O0515, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434O0515 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2186, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434O0515(Accession NP_(—)835224.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434O0515.

EBRP (Accession NP_(—)115954.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EBRP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EBRP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EBRP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13938, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of EBRP (AccessionNP_(—)115954.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EBRP.

ESDN (Accession NP_(—)563615.2) is another GAM3027 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ESDN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ESDN, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ESDN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:700, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of ESDN (AccessionNP_(—)563615.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ESDN.

Endothelial cell-specific molecule 1 (ESM1, Accession NP_008967.1) isanother GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ESM1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ESM1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ESM1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11981, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialcell-specific molecule 1 (ESM1, Accession NP_(—)008967.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ESM1.

Fgd1 family, member 2 (FGD2, Accession NP_(—)775829.1) is anotherGAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGD2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FGD2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8607, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Fgd1 family,member 2 (FGD2, Accession NP_(—)775829.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FGD2.

FLJ10251 (Accession NP_(—)060509.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10251 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10251,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10251 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10251(Accession NP_(—)060509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10251.

FLJ10292 (Accession NP_(—)060518.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10292 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10292,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10292 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3351, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10292(Accession NP_(—)060518.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10292.

FLJ10404 (Accession NP_(—)061930.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10404 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10404,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10404 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10404(Accession NP_(—)061930.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10404.

FLJ25555 (Accession NP_(—)689558.2) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25555 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25555,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25555 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14472, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25555(Accession NP_(—)689558.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25555.

FLJ32468 (Accession NP_(—)660090.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32468 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32468,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32468 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5290, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32468(Accession NP_(—)660090.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32468.

FLJ34922 (Accession NP_(—)689483.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34922(Accession NP_(—)689483.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34922.

FLJ36000 (Accession NP_(—)787101.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36000 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36000,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36000 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11041, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36000(Accession NP_(—)787101.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36000.

FLJ36331 (Accession XP_(—)211925.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36331 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36331,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36331 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13204, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36331(Accession XP_(—)211925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36331.

Udp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 8 (galnac-t8) (GALNT8, AccessionNP_(—)059113.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GALNT8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GALNT8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GALNT8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10446, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 8 (galnac-t8) (GALNT8, AccessionNP_(—)059113.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GALNT8.

HBP1 (Accession NP_(—)036389.2) is another GAM3027 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HBP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HBP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16151, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of HBP1 (AccessionNP_(—)036389.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HBP1.

Hepatic leukemia factor (HLF, Accession NP_(—)002117.1) is anotherGAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HLF BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HLF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HLFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18455, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Hepatic leukemiafactor (HLF, Accession NP_(—)002117.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HLF.

Integrin, alpha d (ITGAD, Accession XP_(—)113880.1) is another GAM3027target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ITGAD BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ITGAD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITGAD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7734, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha d(ITGAD, Accession XP_(—)113880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ITGAD.

Inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptor, type 1 (ITPR1, AccessionNP_(—)002213.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ITPR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITPR1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ITPR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:623, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Inositol1,4,5-triphosphate receptor, type 1 (ITPR1, Accession NP_(—)002213.1), agene which couples cell membrane receptors to Ca2+ signal transductionpathways. and therefore may be associated with Ataxia and epilepticseizures. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Ataxia and epileptic seizures, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ITPR1.

The function of ITPR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM404.2. Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, subfamily h (eag-related), member 7 (KCNH7,Accession NP_(—)775185.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNH7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNH7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNH7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11768, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, subfamily h (eag-related), member 7 (KCNH7,Accession NP_(—)775185.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KCNH7.

Potassium voltage-gated channel, subfamily h (eag-related), member 7(KCNH7, Accession NP_(—)150375.2) is another GAM3027 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNH7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNH7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNH7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11768, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, subfamily h (eag-related), member 7 (KCNH7,Accession NP_(—)150375.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KCNH7.

KIAA0125 (Accession NP_(—)055607.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0125 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0125,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0125 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16707, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0125(Accession NP_(—)055607.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0125.

KIAA0256 (Accession XP_(—)034905.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0256 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0256,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0256 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16077, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0256(Accession XP_(—)034905.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0256.

KIAA1399 (Accession XP_(—)046685.4) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1399 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1399,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1399 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18563, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1399(Accession XP_(—)046685.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1399.

KIAA1666 (Accession XP_(—)036936.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1666 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1666,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1666 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2583, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1666(Accession XP_(—)036936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1666.

KIAA2022 (Accession XP_(—)291326.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA2022 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA2022,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2022 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14473, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2022(Accession XP_(—)291326.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA2022.

Kruppel-like factor 12 (KLF12, Accession NP_(—)009180.3) is anotherGAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLF12 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by KLF12, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KLF12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19711, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Kruppel-likefactor 12 (KLF12, Accession NP_(—)009180.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KLF12.

Leucine proline-enriched proteoglycan (leprecan) 1 (LEPRE1, AccessionNP_(—)071751.2) is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LEPRE1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LEPRE1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LEPRE1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12458, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Leucineproline-enriched proteoglycan (leprecan) 1 (LEPRE1, AccessionNP_(—)071751.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LEPRE1.

LOC150221 (Accession XP_(—)036942.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150221 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150221, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150221 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2583, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC150221(Accession XP_(—)036942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150221.

LOC151720 (Accession XP_(—)087279.6) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151720 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151720, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151720 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12738, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC151720(Accession XP_(—)087279.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151720.

LOC159053 (Accession XP_(—)099021.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC159053 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC159053, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC159053 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16816, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC159053(Accession XP_(—)099021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC159053.

LOC222001 (Accession XP_(—)167489.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222001 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222001, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222001 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17330, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC222001(Accession XP_(—)167489.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222001.

LOC283120 (Accession XP_(—)208516.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283120 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283120, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283120 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5389, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC283120(Accession XP_(—)208516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283120.

LOC283368 (Accession XP_(—)208080.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283368 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283368, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283368 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8708, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC283368(Accession XP_(—)208080.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283368.

LOC283528 (Accession XP_(—)208708.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283528 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283528, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283528 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6585, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC283528(Accession XP_(—)208708.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283528.

LOC283570 (Accession XP_(—)211118.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283570 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283570, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283570 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4895, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC283570(Accession XP_(—)211118.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283570.

LOC284124 (Accession XP_(—)294862.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284124 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284124, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284124 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11041, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC284124(Accession XP_(—)294862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284124.

LOC284375 (Accession XP_(—)209154.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284375 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284375, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284375 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC284375(Accession XP_(—)209154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284375.

LOC284463 (Accession XP_(—)210788.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284463 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284463, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284463 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8159, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC284463(Accession XP_(—)210788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284463.

LOC284709 (Accession XP_(—)209331.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC284709(Accession XP_(—)209331.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284709.

LOC285167 (Accession XP_(—)211790.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285167 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285167, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285167 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8965, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC285167(Accession XP_(—)211790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285167.

LOC285695 (Accession XP_(—)209722.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285695 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285695, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285695 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9924, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC285695(Accession XP_(—)209722.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285695.

LOC285827 (Accession XP_(—)212604.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285827 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC285827, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC285827 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1968, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC285827(Accession XP_(—)212604.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285827.

LOC285827 (Accession XP_(—)212038.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285827 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC285827, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC285827 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1968, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC285827(Accession XP_(—)212038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285827.

LOC285827 (Accession XP_(—)212645.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285827 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC285827, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC285827 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1968, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC285827(Accession XP_(—)212645.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285827.

LOC285939 (Accession XP_(—)208364.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285939 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285939, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285939 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11415, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC285939(Accession XP_(—)208364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285939.

LOC286173 (Accession XP_(—)209928.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286173 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286173, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286173 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11415, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC286173(Accession XP_(—)209928.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286173.

LOC338921 (Accession XP_(—)290624.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338921 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338921, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338921 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19734, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC338921(Accession XP_(—)290624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338921.

LOC339856 (Accession XP_(—)295087.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339856, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339856 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15901, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC339856(Accession XP_(—)295087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339856.

LOC340362 (Accession XP_(—)295225.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340362 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340362, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340362 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC340362(Accession XP_(—)295225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340362.

LOC340428 (Accession XP_(—)290420.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340428 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340428, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340428 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7731, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC340428(Accession XP_(—)290420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340428.

LOC340542 (Accession XP_(—)291335.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340542 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340542, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340542 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16315, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC340542(Accession XP_(—)291335.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340542.

LOC348393 (Accession XP_(—)302741.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348393 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348393, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348393 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1132, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC348393(Accession XP_(—)302741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348393.

LOC348532 (Accession XP_(—)302818.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348532 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348532, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348532 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1132, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC348532(Accession XP_(—)302818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348532.

LOC348572 (Accession XP_(—)290964.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348572 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348572, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348572 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17835, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC348572(Accession XP_(—)290964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348572.

LOC348601 (Accession XP_(—)300791.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348601 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348601, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348601 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2583, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC348601(Accession XP_(—)300791.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348601.

LOC349667 (Accession XP_(—)303448.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349667 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349667, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349667 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9490, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of LOC349667(Accession XP_(—)303448.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349667.

Mesoderm specific transcript homolog (mouse) (MEST, AccessionNP_(—)803491.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MEST BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MEST,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEST BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8219, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Mesoderm specifictranscript homolog (mouse) (MEST, Accession NP_(—)803491.1), a genewhich appears to be required for the appropriate immediate response offemales to their pups. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MEST.

The function of MEST and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM291.1. Mesoderm specifictranscript homolog (mouse) (MEST, Accession NP_(—)002393.2) is anotherGAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEST BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MEST, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MEST BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8219, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Mesoderm specifictranscript homolog (mouse) (MEST, Accession NP_(—)002393.2), a genewhich appears to be required for the appropriate immediate response offemales to their pups. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MEST.

The function of MEST and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM291.1. Mesoderm specifictranscript homolog (mouse) (MEST, Accession NP_(—)803490.1) is anotherGAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEST BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MEST, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MEST BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8219, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Mesoderm specifictranscript homolog (mouse) (MEST, Accession NP_(—)803490.1), a genewhich appears to be required for the appropriate immediate response offemales to their pups. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MEST.

The function of MEST and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM291.1. Methyltransferase-like1 (METTL1, Accession NP_(—)075421.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. METTL1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by METTL1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of METTL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12414, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition ofMethyltransferase-like 1 (METTL1, Accession NP_(—)075421.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with METTL1.

MGC22014 (Accession XP_(—)035307.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC22014 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC22014,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC22014 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4508, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of MGC22014(Accession XP_(—)035307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC22014.

MGC2705 (Accession NP_(—)116090.2) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2705 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2705,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2705 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1363, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of MGC2705(Accession NP_(—)116090.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2705.

MORF4 (Accession XP_(—)165470.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MORF4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MORF4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MORF4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7924, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of MORF4 (AccessionXP_(—)165470.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MORF4.

Nuclear autoantigenic sperm protein (histone-binding) (NASP, AccessionNP_751896.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NASP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NASP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NASP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16483, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Nuclearautoantigenic sperm protein (histone-binding) (NASP, AccessionNP_(—)751896.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NASP.

Nuclear autoantigenic sperm protein (histone-binding) (NASP, AccessionNP_002473.2) is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NASP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NASP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NASP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16483, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Nuclearautoantigenic sperm protein (histone-binding) (NASP, AccessionNP_(—)002473.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NASP.

Nuclear autoantigenic sperm protein (histone-binding) (NASP, AccessionNP_689511.2) is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NASP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NASP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NASP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16483, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Nuclearautoantigenic sperm protein (histone-binding) (NASP, AccessionNP_(—)689511.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NASP.

Neuron navigator 3 (NAV3, Accession NP_(—)055718.2) is another GAM3027target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NAV3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NAV3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NAV3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Neuron navigator3 (NAV3, Accession NP_(—)055718.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NAV3.

Nuclear receptor coactivator 2 (NCOA2, Accession NP_(—)006531.1) isanother GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NCOA2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNCOA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4666, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 2 (NCOA2, Accession NP_(—)006531.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NCOA2.

Nima (never in mitosis gene a)-related kinase 2 (NEK2, AccessionNP_(—)002488.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NEK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NEK2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NEK2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18583, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Nima (never inmitosis gene a)-related kinase 2 (NEK2, Accession NP_(—)002488.1), agene which is involved in mitotic regulation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NEK2.

The function of NEK2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM473.1. Polyhomeotic-like 1(drosophila) (PHC1, Accession NP_(—)004417.1) is another GAM3027 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PHC1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPHC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PHC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8708, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Polyhomeotic-like1 (drosophila) (PHC1, Accession NP_(—)004417.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PHC1.

Paraneoplastic antigen ma2 (PNMA2, Accession NP_(—)009188.1) is anotherGAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PNMA2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PNMA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PNMA2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16185, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Paraneoplasticantigen ma2 (PNMA2, Accession NP_(—)009188.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PNMA2.

Protein phosphatase 2, regulatory subunit b (b56), gamma isoform(PPP2R5C, Accession NP_(—)848701.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP2R5C BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPP2R5C, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP2R5CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14122, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 2, regulatory subunit b (b56), gamma isoform (PPP2R5C,Accession NP_(—)848701.1), a gene which is a regulatory subunit ofprotein phosphatase 2A. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPP2R5C.

The function of PPP2R5C and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM99.1. Protein phosphatase 2,regulatory subunit b (b56), gamma isoform (PPP2R5C, AccessionNP_(—)002710.2) is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPP2R5C BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPP2R5C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP2R5C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14122, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 2, regulatory subunit b (b56), gamma isoform (PPP2R5C,Accession NP_(—)002710.2), a gene which is a regulatory subunit ofprotein phosphatase 2A. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPP2R5C.

The function of PPP2R5C and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM99.1. PRO0132 (AccessionNP_(—)054835.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRO0132 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0132, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRO0132 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18429,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of PRO0132(Accession NP_(—)054835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0132.

PRO2964 (Accession NP_(—)061017.1) is another GAM3027 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO2964 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2964,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO2964 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7172, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of PRO2964(Accession NP_(—)061017.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO2964.

Rab30, member ras oncogene family (RAB30, Accession NP_(—)055303.2) isanother GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB30BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB30, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB30 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1946, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Rab30, member rasoncogene family (RAB30, Accession NP_(—)055303.2), a gene which is aGTP-binding protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB30.

The function of RAB30 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM129.1. Regulatory factorx-associated protein (RFXAP, Accession NP_(—)000529.1) is anotherGAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RFXAP BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RFXAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RFXAPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11150, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Regulatory factorx-associated protein (RFXAP, Accession NP_(—)000529.1), a gene whichbinds to the x-box of mhc ii promoters and is a transcriptionalregulator. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RFXAP.

The function of RFXAP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.2. Ribonuclease, rnase afamily, k6 (RNASE6, Accession NP_(—)005606.1) is another GAM3027 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNASE6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRNASE6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNASE6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3045, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Ribonuclease,rnase a family, k6 (RNASE6, Accession NP_(—)005606.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RNASE6.

Ribonuclease l (2′,5′-oligoisoadenylate synthetase-dependent) (RNASEL,Accession NP_(—)066956.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNASEL BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNASEL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNASEL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12262, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Ribonuclease l(2′,5′-oligoisoadenylate synthetase-dependent) (RNASEL, AccessionNP_(—)066956.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNASEL.

Rna guanylyltransferase and 5′-phosphatase (RNGTT, AccessionNP_003791.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RNGTT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNGTT, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RNGTT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16779, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Rnaguanylyltransferase and 5′-phosphatase (RNGTT, AccessionNP_(—)003791.1), a gene which is an MRNA capping enzyme; bifunctionalenzyme containing both 5′-triphosphatase and mRNA guanylyltransferaseactivity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNGTT.

The function of RNGTT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM475.2. Solute carrier family11 (proton-coupled divalent metal ion transporters), member 2 (SLC11A2,Accession NP_(—)000608.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC11A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC11A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC11A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10424, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 11 (proton-coupled divalent metal ion transporters), member 2(SLC11A2, Accession NP_(—)000608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLC11A2.

Solute carrier family 26, member 7 (SLC26A7, Accession NP_(—)439897.1)is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC26A7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SLC26A7, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SLC26A7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19030, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 26, member 7 (SLC26A7, Accession NP_(—)439897.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC26A7.

Solute carrier family 7 (cationic amino acid transporter, y+ system),member 6 (SLC7A6, Accession NP_(—)003974.1) is another GAM3027 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC7A6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC7A6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC7A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17897, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 7 (cationic amino acid transporter, y+ system), member 6 (SLC7A6,Accession NP_(—)003974.1), a gene which is involved in mediating aminoacid transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC7A6.

The function of SLC7A6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM74.1. SNURF-SNRPN (AccessionXP_(—)085186.4) is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNURF-SNRPN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNURF-SNRPN, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SNURF-SNRPN BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of SNURF-SNRPN(Accession XP_(—)085186.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SNURF-SNRPN.

Synovial sarcoma translocation, chromosome 18 (SS18, AccessionNP_(—)005628.1) is another GAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SS18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SS18, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SS18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9679, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Synovial sarcomatranslocation, chromosome 18 (SS18, Accession NP_(—)005628.1), a genewhich is a putative transcriptional activator. and therefore isassociated with Human synovial sarcomas. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Human synovialsarcomas, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withSS18.

The function of SS18 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 1a (TCL1A, Accession NP_(—)068801.1) is anotherGAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL1A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TCL1A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TCL1ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14577, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 1a (TCL1A, Accession NP_(—)068801.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL1A.

Thiamin pyrophosphokinase 1 (TPK1, Accession NP_(—)071890.2) is anotherGAM3027 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TPK1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TPK1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3731, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Thiaminpyrophosphokinase 1 (TPK1, Accession NP_(—)071890.2), a gene whichcatalyzes the conversion of thiamine, a form of vitamin B1, to thiaminepyrophosphate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TPK1.

The function of TPK1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1435.2. Tripartitemotif-containing 9 (TRIM9, Accession NP_(—)443210.1) is another GAM3027target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM9 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TRIM9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17715, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3027 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:242.

Another function of GAM3027 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 9 (TRIM9, Accession NP_(—)443210.1), a gene which mayfunction as a positive regulator for mannosylphosphate transferase andis required to mediate mannosylphosphate transfer in both the core andouter chain portions of n-linked. oligosaccharides. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3027 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM9.

The function of TRIM9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 3229 (GAM3229), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM3229 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM3229 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM3229 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM3229 gene encodes a GAM3229 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM3229 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:46, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM3229 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM3229 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM3229 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM3229 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:46, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM3229folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM3229 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA is designated SEQID:221, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM3229 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM3229 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM3229target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM3229 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM3229 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM3229 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM3229 target RNA into GAM3229 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM3229 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM3229 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM3229 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM3229 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM3229 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM3229 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM3229 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM3229 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

15E1.2 (Accession XP_(—)290596.1) is a GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. 15E1.2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by 15E1.2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of 15E1.2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

A function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of 15E1.2 (AccessionXP_(—)290596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith 15E1.2.

Alpha-1-b glycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. A1BG BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by A1BG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of A1BGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4606, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Alpha-1-bglycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2), a gene which a plasmaprotein of unknown function. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with A1BG.

The function of A1BG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Atp-binding cassette,sub-family b (mdr/tap), member 5 (ABCB5, Accession XP_(—)291215.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABCB5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ABCB5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofABCB5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14539, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family b (mdr/tap), member 5 (ABCB5, AccessionXP_(—)291215.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABCB5.

Amiloride-sensitive cation channel 2, neuronal (ACCN2, AccessionNP_(—)001086.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ACCN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ACCN2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACCN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11565, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition ofAmiloride-sensitive cation channel 2, neuronal (ACCN2, AccessionNP_(—)001086.2) . Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ACCN2.

Amiloride-sensitive cation channel 2, neuronal (ACCN2, AccessionNP_(—)064423.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ACCN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ACCN2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACCN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11565, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition ofAmiloride-sensitive cation channel 2, neuronal (ACCN2, AccessionNP_(—)064423.2) . Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ACCN2.

A disintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 4 (ADAMTS4, Accession NP_(—)005090.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAMTS4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ADAMTS4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADAMTS4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4409, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Adisintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 4 (ADAMTS4, Accession NP_(—)005090.1), agene which cleaves aggrecan, a cartilage proteoglycan, and may beinvolved in its turnover. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADAMTS4.

The function of ADAMTS4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Adenylate cyclase 6(ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)056085.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ADCY6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ADCY6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADCY6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16258, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase6 (ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)056085.1), a gene which this a membrane-bound,ca(2+)-inhibitable adenylyl cyclase (by similarity). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADCY6.

The function of ADCY6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.2. Amylo-1, 6-glucosidase,4-alpha-glucanotransferase (glycogen debranching enzyme, glycogenstorage disease type iii) (AGL, Accession NP_(—)000637.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AGL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AGL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AGL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14206, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Amylo-1,6-glucosidase, 4-alpha-glucanotransferase (glycogen debranching enzyme,glycogen storage disease type iii) (AGL, Accession NP_(—)000637.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AGL.

Absent in melanoma 1 (AIM1, Accession XP_(—)166300.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AIM1 BINDING SITE1 throughAIM1 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by AIM1, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofAIM1 BINDING SITE1 through AIM1 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15456,SEQ ID:4262 and SEQ ID:3982 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Absent inmelanoma 1 (AIM1, Accession XP_(—)166300.1), a gene which is altered inassociation with tumor suppression in a model of human melanoma andtherefore may be associated with Malignant melanoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMalignant melanoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AIM1.

The function of AIM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Arachidonate15-lipoxygenase (ALOX15, Accession NP_(—)001131.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALOX15 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ALOX15, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALOX15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13880, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Arachidonate15-lipoxygenase (ALOX15, Accession NP_(—)001131.1), a gene whichconverts arachidonic acid to 15s-hydroperoxyeicosatetraenoic acid.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALOX15.

The function of ALOX15 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. AP1S3 (AccessionXP_(—)291023.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AP1S3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AP1S3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AP1S3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7058, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of AP1S3 (AccessionXP_(—)291023.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AP1S3.

Adaptor-related protein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit (AP3S2, AccessionNP_(—)005820.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AP3S2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AP3S2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP3S2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4992, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit (AP3S2, Accession NP_(—)005820.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP3S2.

Apoptotic protease activating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)037361.1)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APAF1BINDING SITE1 and APAF1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by APAF1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APAF1 BINDING SITE1 andAPAF1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15973 and SEQ ID:15973respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Apoptoticprotease activating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)037361.1), a genewhich functions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads tocaspase 9 dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may beassociated with Cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APAF1 BINDING SITE1 andAPAF1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by APAF1, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of APAF1 BINDING SITE1 and APAF1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:2783 and SEQ ID:2783 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Apoptoticprotease activating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1), a genewhich functions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads tocaspase 9 dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may beassociated with Cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. APM1 (AccessionNP_(—)004788.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. APM1 BINDING SITE1 and APM1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by APM1, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of APM1 BINDING SITE1 and APM1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:12655 and SEQ ID:9383 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of APM1 (AccessionNP_(—)004788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APM1.

Apolipoprotein c-iii (APOC3, Accession NP_(—)000031.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOC3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by APOC3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOC3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20001, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoproteinc-iii (APOC3, Accession NP_(—)000031.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with APOC3.

Aprataxin (APTX, Accession NP_(—)778243.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APTX BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by APTX, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APTXBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:404, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Aprataxin (APTX,Accession NP_(—)778243.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APTX.

Aprataxin (APTX, Accession NP_(—)778242.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APTX BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by APTX, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APTXBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:404, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Aprataxin (APTX,Accession NP_(—)778242.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APTX.

Aquaporin 6, kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AQP6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3122, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6,kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1), a gene whichparticipates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Aquaporin 6, kidneyspecific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)001643.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AQP6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3122, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6,kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)001643.1), a gene whichparticipates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Archain 1 (ARCN1,Accession NP_(—)001646.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARCN1 BINDING SITE1 and ARCN1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byARCN1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARCN1 BINDING SITE1 andARCN1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2072 and SEQ ID:17074respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Archain 1 (ARCN1,Accession NP_(—)001646.2), a gene which plays a fundamental role ineukaryotic cell biology. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARCN1.

The function of ARCN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Rho gtpase activatingprotein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP1 BINDING SITE1 and ARHGAP1BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by ARHGAP1, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGAP1BINDING SITE1 and ARHGAP1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2783 and SEQID:7041 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Rho gtpaseactivating protein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGAP1.

Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 7 (ARHGEF7, AccessionNP_(—)663788.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGEF7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13696, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Rho guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 7 (ARHGEF7, Accession NP_(—)663788.1),a gene which acts as a rac1 guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) andcan induce membrane ruffling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARHGEF7.

The function of ARHGEF7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.2. ARPP-19 (AccessionNP_(—)006619.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARPP-19 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARPP-19, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARPP-19 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9396, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of ARPP-19(Accession NP_(—)006619.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARPP-19.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, AccessionNP_(—)060343.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ASB6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASB6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10286, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, Accession NP_(—)060343.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB6.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, AccessionNP_(—)821066.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ASB6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASB6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10286, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, Accession NP_(—)821066.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB6.

ATF7IP2 (Accession NP_(—)079273.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATF7IP2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATF7IP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATF7IP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9615, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of ATF7IP2(Accession NP_(—)079273.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATF7IP2.

Atpase, na+/k+ transporting, beta 2 polypeptide (ATP1B2, AccessionNP_(—)001669.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP1B2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP1B2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP1B2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4784, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, na+/k+transporting, beta 2 polypeptide (ATP1B2, Accession NP_(—)001669.1), agene which catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP coupled with the exchange ofNa +/K+ ions across the plasma membrane. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ATP1B2.

The function of ATP1B2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Atpase, h+transporting, lysosomal 38 kda, v0 subunit d isoform 2 (ATP6V0D2,Accession NP_(—)689778.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP6V0D2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP6V0D2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V0D2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19565, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, h+transporting, lysosomal 38 kda, v0 subunit d isoform 2 (ATP6V0D2,Accession NP_(—)689778.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATP6V0D2.

ATP6V1A (Accession NP_(—)001681.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP6V1A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP6V1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of ATP6V1A(Accession NP_(—)001681.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATP6V1A.

Atpase, cu++ transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A,Accession NP_(—)000043.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP7A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP7A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP7A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9876, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, cu++transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A, AccessionNP_(—)000043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP7A.

Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)001690.2) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3840, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)001690.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)068713.2) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3840, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)068713.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B4GALT5, Accession NP_(—)004767.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. B4GALT5 BINDING SITE1 and B4GALT5 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by B4GALT5, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B4GALT5BINDING SITE1 and B4GALT5 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10951 and SEQID:4737 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B4GALT5, Accession NP_(—)004767.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with B4GALT5.

BCAP31 (Accession NP_(—)005736.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BCAP31 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BCAP31,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCAP31 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3188, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of BCAP31 (AccessionNP_(—)005736.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BCAP31.

B-cell cll/lymphoma 10 (BCL10, Accession NP_(—)003912.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCL10 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BCL10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCL10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7414, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of B-cellcll/lymphoma 10 (BCL10, Accession NP_(—)003912.1), a gene which is apositive regulator of lymphocyte proliferation, NF-kappaB activator. andtherefore may be associated with Malt lymphoma, follicular lymphoma.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Malt lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with BCL10.

The function of BCL10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Bradykinin receptor b1(BDKRB1, Accession NP_(—)000701.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BDKRB1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BDKRB1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BDKRB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15600, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Bradykininreceptor b1 (BDKRB1, Accession NP_(—)000701.2), a gene which mediatesintracellular calcium flux. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with BDKRB1.

The function of BDKRB1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. BHD (AccessionNP_(—)659434.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BHD BINDING SITE1 and BHD BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byBHD, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BHD BINDING SITE1 and BHDBINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2783 and SEQ ID:15210 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of BHD (AccessionNP_(—)659434.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BHD.

Butyrophilin, subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NP_(—)008979.2)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTN3A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BTN3A1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBTN3A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12851, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Butyrophilin,subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NP_(—)008979.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BTN3A1.

BXDC1 (Accession XP_(—)166303.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BXDC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BXDC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BXDC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9229, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of BXDC1 (AccessionXP_(—)166303.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BXDC1.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf24, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C1orf24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf24.

C1q and tumor necrosis factor related protein 6 (C1QTNF6, AccessionNP_(—)114116.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C1QTNF6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1QTNF6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C1QTNF6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19016,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of C1q and tumornecrosis factor related protein 6 (C1QTNF6, Accession NP_(—)114116.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C1QTNF6.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 110 (C20orf110, AccessionXP_(—)086728.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf110 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf110, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf110 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19165,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 110 (C20orf110, Accession XP_(—)086728.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf110.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 147 (C20orf147, AccessionNP_(—)689880.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf147 BINDING SITE1 and C20orf147 BINDING SITE2 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byC20orf147, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C20orf147 BINDING SITE1and C20orf147 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14837 and SEQ ID:4689respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 147 (C20orf147, Accession NP_(—)689880.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf147.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 161 (C20orf161, AccessionNP_(—)690857.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf161 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byC20orf161, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C20orf161 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16804, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 161 (C20orf161, Accession NP_(—)690857.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf161.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 161 (C20orf161, AccessionNP_(—)219489.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf161 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byC20orf161, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C20orf161 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16804, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 161 (C20orf161, Accession NP_(—)219489.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf161.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 177 (C20orf177, AccessionXP_(—)290955.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf177 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf177, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf177 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18324,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 177 (C20orf177, Accession XP_(—)290955.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf177.

Chromosome 22 open reading frame 19 (C22orf19, Accession NP_(—)003669.2)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C22orf19BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C22orf19, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C22orf19 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12716, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 22open reading frame 19 (C22orf19, Accession NP_(—)003669.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C22orf19.

C6orf141 (Accession NP_(—)699175.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf141 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf141,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf141 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3400, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of C6orf141(Accession NP_(—)699175.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf141.

Chromosome 6 open reading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf33BINDING SITE1 and C6orf33 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by C6orf33, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C6orf33 BINDING SITE1 and C6orf33 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:15159 and SEQ ID:19984 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 6 openreading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C6orf33.

C6orf57 (Accession NP_(—)660310.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf57 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf57,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf57 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16359, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of C6orf57(Accession NP_(—)660310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf57.

C6orf65 (Accession NP_(—)689944.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf65 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf65,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf65 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12905, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of C6orf65(Accession NP_(—)689944.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf65.

Chromosome 6 open reading frame 9 (C6orf9, Accession NP_(—)071390.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C6orf9, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC6orf9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8509, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 6 openreading frame 9 (C6orf9, Accession NP_(—)071390.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C6orf9.

Reserved (C8orf13, Accession XP_(—)088377.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C8orf13 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC8orf13, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C8orf13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7963, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Reserved(C8orf13, Accession XP_(—)088377.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with C8orf13.

Calcium modulating ligand (CAMLG, Accession NP_(—)001736.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CAMLG BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CAMLG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMLGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19721, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Calciummodulating ligand (CAMLG, Accession NP_(—)001736.1), a gene which islikely involved in the mobilization of calcium as a result of thetcr/cd3 complex interaction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMLG.

The function of CAMLG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Calpain 5 (CAPN5,Accession NP_(—)004046.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAPN5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAPN5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAPN5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8293, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Calpain 5 (CAPN5,Accession NP_(—)004046.1), a gene which . Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CAPN5.

The function of CAPN5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM307.1. CAPRI (AccessionNP_(—)008920.3) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CAPRI BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAPRI, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CAPRI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16875, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of CAPRI (AccessionNP_(—)008920.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAPRI.

Caspase 10, apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP10, AccessionNP_(—)001221.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CASP10 BINDING SITE1 and CASP10 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CASP10, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASP10BINDING SITE1 and CASP10 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10169 and SEQID:9941 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 10,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP10, Accession NP_(—)001221.1),a gene which is one aspartate-specific cysteine protease and importantin death receptor signaling or other cellular processes and thereforemay be associated with Gastric cancers. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Gastric cancers., and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with CASP10.

The function of CASP10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Caspase 10,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP10, Accession NP_(—)116758.1)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP10BINDING SITE1 and CASP10 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP10,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASP10 BINDING SITE1 andCASP10 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10169 and SEQ ID:10169respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 10,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP10, Accession NP_(—)116758.1),a gene which is one aspartate-specific cysteine protease and importantin death receptor signaling or other cellular processes and thereforemay be associated with Gastric cancers. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Gastric cancers., and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with CASP10.

The function of CASP10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Caspase 10,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP10, Accession NP_(—)001221.1)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP10BINDING SITE1 and CASP10 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP10,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASP10 BINDING SITE1 andCASP10 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9941 and SEQ ID:9941respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 10,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP10, Accession NP_(—)001221.1),a gene which is one aspartate-specific cysteine protease and importantin death receptor signaling or other cellular processes and thereforemay be associated with Gastric cancers. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Gastric cancers., and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with CASP10.

The function of CASP10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Chemokine (c-c motif)ligand 16 (CCL16, Accession NP_(—)004581.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL16 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCCL16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCL16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5788, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 16 (CCL16, Accession NP_(—)004581.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL16.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL22BINDING SITE1 and CCL22 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CCL22, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CCL22 BINDING SITE1 and CCL22 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:3458 and SEQ ID:15508 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL22.

CDCP1 (Accession NP_(—)073753.3) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDCP1 BINDING SITE1 and CDCP1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CDCP1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDCP1 BINDING SITE1 and CDCP1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:10837 and SEQ ID:15862 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of CDCP1 (AccessionNP_(—)073753.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDCP1.

Cadherin 1, type 1, e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, AccessionNP_(—)004351.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDH1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15318, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 1, type1, e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, Accession NP_(—)004351.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH1.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, AccessionNP_(—)059120.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CECR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)059120.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, AccessionNP_(—)803124.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CECR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)803124.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

Centromere protein h (CENPH, Accession NP_(—)075060.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CENPH BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CENPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CENPHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14468, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Centromereprotein h (CENPH, Accession NP_(—)075060.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CENPH.

CGI-43 (Accession NP_(—)056437.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-43 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-43,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-43 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3459, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of CGI-43 (AccessionNP_(—)056437.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-43.

Chk1 checkpoint homolog (s. pombe) (CHEK1, Accession NP_(—)001265.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHEK1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CHEK1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCHEK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1819, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Chk1 checkpointhomolog (s. pombe) (CHEK1, Accession NP_(—)001265.1), a gene which aprotein kinase that is required for the DNA damage checkpoint.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CHEK1.

The function of CHEK1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM3154.1. Cold autoinflammatorysyndrome 1 (CIAS1, Accession NP_(—)004886.2) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CIAS1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCIAS1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CIAS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8694, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Coldautoinflammatory syndrome 1 (CIAS1, Accession NP_(—)004886.2), a genewhich may mediate protein-protein interactions; contains a leucine richrepeat and therefore may be associated with Familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome, muckle-wells syndrome. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome, muckle-wells syndrome, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CIAS1.

The function of CIAS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM90.1. CIP29 (AccessionNP_(—)115740.3) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CIP29 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CIP29, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CIP29 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8546, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of CIP29 (AccessionNP_(—)115740.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CIP29.

C-type (calcium dependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin,superfamily member 11 (CLECSF11, Accession NP_(—)569708.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLECSF11 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CLECSF11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLECSF11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17166, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member11 (CLECSF11, Accession NP_(—)569708.1), a gene which may play a role inligand internalization and presentation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CLECSF11.

The function of CLECSF11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM571.1. C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_072092.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CLECSF12 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CLECSF12,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLECSF12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2), a gene which is a pattern-recognition receptor . Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLECSF12.

The function of CLECSF12 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member 9(CLECSF9, Accession NP_055173.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CLECSF9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CLECSF9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLECSF9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12935, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member 9(CLECSF9, Accession NP_(—)055173.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CLECSF9.

CMRF-35H (Accession XP_(—)046925.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CMRF-35H BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CMRF-35H,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CMRF-35H BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3608, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of CMRF-35H(Accession XP_(—)046925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CMRF-35H.

Contactin associated protein-like 2 (CNTNAP2, Accession NP_054860.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNTNAP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CNTNAP2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CNTNAP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17240, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Contactinassociated protein-like 2 (CNTNAP2, Accession NP_(—)054860.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CNTNAP2.

Collectin sub-family member 12 (COLEC12, Accession NP_(—)110408.2) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COLEC12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COLEC12, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of COLEC12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:5286, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Collectinsub-family member 12 (COLEC12, Accession NP_(—)110408.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with COLEC12.

Coenzyme q7 homolog, ubiquinone (yeast) (COQ7, Accession NP_(—)057222.2)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COQ7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by COQ7, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCOQ7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5762, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Coenzyme q7homolog, ubiquinone (yeast) (COQ7, Accession NP_(—)057222.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with COQ7.

Carboxypeptidase a4 (CPA4, Accession NP_(—)057436.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPA4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CPA4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPA4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Carboxypeptidasea4 (CPA4, Accession NP_(—)057436.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CPA4.

cPLA2delta (Accession XP_(—)208820.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. cPLA2delta BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by cPLA2delta, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofcPLA2delta BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5366, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of cPLA2delta(Accession XP_(—)208820.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with cPLA2delta.

cPLA2delta (Accession NP_(—)828848.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. cPLA2delta BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by cPLA2delta, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofcPLA2delta BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5366, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of cPLA2delta(Accession NP_(—)828848.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with cPLA2delta.

Cleavage and polyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2,Accession XP_(—)029311.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CPSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17815, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Cleavage andpolyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2, AccessionXP_(—)029311.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPSF2.

CRB3 (Accession NP_(—)777378.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CRB3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCRB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRB3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2333, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of CRB3 (AccessionNP_(—)777378.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CRB3.

Cytokine receptor-like factor 3 (CRLF3, Accession NP_(—)057070.2) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRLF3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CRLF3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCRLF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18242, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Cytokinereceptor-like factor 3 (CRLF3, Accession NP_(—)057070.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CRLF3.

Cartilage associated protein (CRTAP, Accession NP_(—)006362.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRTAPBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CRTAP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCRTAP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7898, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Cartilageassociated protein (CRTAP, Accession NP_(—)006362.1), a gene which is anovel developmentally regulated chick embryo protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CRTAP.

The function of CRTAP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. CST (AccessionNP_(—)004852.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CST BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CST, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CST BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19277, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of CST (AccessionNP_(—)004852.1), a gene which nucleotide-sugar transporter. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CST.

The function of CST and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM221.1. CTEN (AccessionNP_(—)116254.3) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CTEN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CTEN, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CTEN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12312, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of CTEN (AccessionNP_(—)116254.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CTEN.

Cathepsin b (CTSB, Accession NP_(—)680090.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTSB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CTSB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTSBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1677, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Cathepsin b(CTSB, Accession NP_(—)680090.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CTSB.

Cathepsin b (CTSB, Accession NP_(—)680092.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTSB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CTSB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTSBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1677, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Cathepsin b(CTSB, Accession NP_(—)680092.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CTSB.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily i (aromatic compound-inducible), polypeptide2 (CYP1A2, Accession NP_(—)000752.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP1A2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP1A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP1A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4564, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily i (aromatic compound-inducible), polypeptide 2 (CYP1A2,Accession NP_(—)000752.1), a gene which intervenes in an NADPH-dependentelectron transport pathway. and therefore may be associated withPorphyria cutanea tarda. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Porphyria cutanea tarda, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYP1A2.

The function of CYP1A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Cytochrome p450,subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6,Accession NP_(—)000758.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP2B6 BINDING SITE1 and CYP2B6 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby CYP2B6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP2B6 BINDING SITE1 andCYP2B6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5285 and SEQ ID:11371respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6,Accession NP_(—)000758.1), a gene which oxidizes a variety ofstructurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, andxenobiotics. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP2B6.

The function of CYP2B6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Cytochrome p450,subfamily iic (mephenytoin 4-hydroxylase), polypeptide 18 (CYP2C18,Accession NP_(—)000763.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP2C18 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP2C18,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP2C18 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7874, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily iic (mephenytoin 4-hydroxylase), polypeptide 18 (CYP2C18,Accession NP_(—)000763.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CYP2C18.

CYP51A1 (Accession NP_(—)000777.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP51A1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP51A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP51A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18360, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of CYP51A1(Accession NP_(—)000777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CYP51A1.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily viiib (sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase),polypeptide 1 (CYP8B1, Accession NP_(—)004382.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP8B1 BINDING SITE1 andCYP8B1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by CYP8B1, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCYP8B1 BINDING SITE1 and CYP8B1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5673and SEQ ID:15966 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily viiib (sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase), polypeptide 1 (CYP8B1,Accession NP_(—)004382.1), a gene which functions in bile acidbiosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP8B1.

The function of CYP8B1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Debranching enzymehomolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (DBR1, Accession NP_(—)057300.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DBR1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DBR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DBR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6398, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Debranchingenzyme homolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (DBR1, Accession NP_(—)057300.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DBR1.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_000546.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8602, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)000546.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835366.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8602, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835366.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835365.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8602, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835365.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835364.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8602, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835364.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

DEPP (Accession NP_(—)008952.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DEPP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DEPP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DEPP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10348, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of DEPP (AccessionNP_(—)008952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DEPP.

Dna fragmentation factor, 40 kda, beta polypeptide (caspase-activateddnase) (DFFB, Accession NP_(—)004393.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DFFB BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DFFB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DFFB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8629, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Dna fragmentationfactor, 40 kda, beta polypeptide (caspase-activated dnase) (DFFB,Accession NP_(—)004393.1), a gene which induces DNA fragmentation andchromatin condensation during apoptosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DFFB.

The function of DFFB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Dihydrofolatereductase (DHFR, Accession NP_(—)000782.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DHFR BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDHFR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DHFR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19487, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Dihydrofolatereductase (DHFR, Accession NP_(—)000782.1), a gene which convertsdihydrofolate into tetrahydrofolate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DHFR.

The function of DHFR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM64.1. DIRAS1 (AccessionNP_(—)660156.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DIRAS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DIRAS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DIRAS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19599, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of DIRAS1 (AccessionNP_(—)660156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DIRAS1.

Disrupted in schizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DISC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DISC1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDISC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14849, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Disrupted inschizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1), a gene which hasglobular N-terminal domain(s) and a helical C-terminal domain. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with DISC1.

The function of DISC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. DKFZP434B044(Accession NP_(—)113664.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434B044 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434B044, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434B044 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13291, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434B044(Accession NP_(—)113664.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434B044.

DKFZp434C0923 (Accession NP_(—)060068.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434C0923 BINDING SITE1 andDKFZp434C0923 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DKFZp434C0923, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZp434C0923 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZp434C0923BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12561 and SEQ ID:15862 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434C0923(Accession NP_(—)060068.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434C0923.

DKFZP434F0318 (Accession NP_(—)110444.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434F0318 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434F0318, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434F0318 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1165, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434F0318(Accession NP_(—)110444.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434F0318.

DKFZp434J0226 (Accession XP_(—)051327.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434J0226 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434J0226, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434J0226 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10801, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434J0226(Accession XP_(—)051327.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434J0226.

DKFZP564J0863 (Accession NP_(—)056274.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564J0863 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564J0863, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564J0863 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15802, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564J0863(Accession NP_(—)056274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564J0863.

DKFZP566I1024 (Accession NP_(—)056226.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566I1024 BINDING SITE1 andDKFZP566I1024 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DKFZP566I1024, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZP566I1024 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZP566I1024BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19870 and SEQ ID:18357 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566I1024(Accession NP_(—)056226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566I1024.

DKFZP586A0522 (Accession NP_(—)054752.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586A0522 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586A0522, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586A0522 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15526, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586A0522(Accession NP_(—)054752.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586A0522.

DKFZp667B1218 (Accession NP_(—)808881.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667B1218 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667B1218, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667B1218 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10537, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667B1218(Accession NP_(—)808881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667B1218.

DKFZp667E0512 (Accession XP_(—)117353.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667E0512 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667E0512, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667E0512 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18552, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667E0512(Accession XP_(—)117353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667E0512.

DKFZp686G052 (Accession XP_(—)300559.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp686G052 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp686G052, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp686G052 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6504, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp686G052(Accession XP_(—)300559.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp686G052.

DKFZp761H039 (Accession NP_(—)061181.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761H039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761H039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761H039 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13622, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761H039(Accession NP_(—)061181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761H039.

DKFZp761P1121 (Accession NP_(—)690870.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761P1121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761P1121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761P1121 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10832, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761P1121(Accession NP_(—)690870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761P1121.

DKFZp762C2414 (Accession NP_(—)848637.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762C2414 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762C2414, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762C2414 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7031, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762C2414(Accession NP_(—)848637.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762C2414.

DKFZp762H185 (Accession XP_(—)172976.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762H185 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762H185, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762H185 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4228, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762H185(Accession XP_(—)172976.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762H185.

Dystrophia myotonica-protein kinase (DMPK, Accession NP_(—)004400.3) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMPK BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DMPK, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DMPKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7032, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophiamyotonica-protein kinase (DMPK, Accession NP_(—)004400.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DMPK.

Dnaj (hsp40) homolog, subfamily a, member 3 (DNAJA3, AccessionNP_(—)005138.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNAJA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DNAJA3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DNAJA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6370, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Dnaj (hsp40)homolog, subfamily a, member 3 (DNAJA3, Accession NP_(—)005138.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNAJA3.

DUSP18 (Accession NP_(—)689724.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DUSP18 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DUSP18,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DUSP18 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7626, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of DUSP18 (AccessionNP_(—)689724.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DUSP18.

Dual specificity phosphatase 19 (DUSP19, Accession NP_(—)543152.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DUSP19BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DUSP19, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDUSP19 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6797, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Dual specificityphosphatase 19 (DUSP19, Accession NP_(—)543152.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DUSP19.

Dual specificity phosphatase 7 (DUSP7, Accession XP_(—)037430.6) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DUSP7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DUSP7, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDUSP7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6796, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Dual specificityphosphatase 7 (DUSP7, Accession XP_(—)037430.6), a gene which is amember of the dual specificity protein phosphatase family. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DUSP7.

The function of DUSP7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Dual-specificitytyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1a (DYRK1A, AccessionNP_(—)567824.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DYRK1A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DYRK1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DYRK1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Dual-specificitytyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1a (DYRK1A, AccessionNP_(—)567824.1), a gene which regulates cell proliferation and may beinvolved in brain development . and therefore may be associated withDown syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Down syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with DYRK1A.

The function of DYRK1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5a2 (EIF5A2, Accession NP_(—)065123.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EIF5A2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EIF5A2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EIF5A2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14800, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5a2 (EIF5A2, Accession NP_(—)065123.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EIF5A2.

ELP3 (Accession NP_(—)060561.3) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ELP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ELP3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ELP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11180, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of ELP3 (AccessionNP_(—)060561.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ELP3.

Ecotropic viral integration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVI5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by EVI5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EVI5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10675, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Ecotropic viralintegration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EVI5.

Coagulation factor iii (thromboplastin, tissue factor) (F3, AccessionNP_(—)001984.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. F3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by F3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of F3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17533, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Coagulationfactor iii (thromboplastin, tissue factor) (F3, AccessionNP_(—)001984.1), a gene which functions in normal hemostasis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with F3.

The function of F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fatty acid bindingprotein 2, intestinal (FABP2, Accession NP_(—)000125.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FABP2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FABP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FABP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15832, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Fatty acidbinding protein 2, intestinal (FABP2, Accession NP_(—)000125.1), a genewhich may have a role in dietary fat uptake or processing. and thereforemay be associated with Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FABP2.

The function of FABP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Fanconi anemia,complementation group f (FANCF, Accession NP_(—)073562.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FANCF BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FANCF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FANCFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12811, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group f (FANCF, Accession NP_(—)073562.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCF.

FBXW8 (Accession NP_(—)699179.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXW8 BINDING SITE1 and FBXW8 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FBXW8, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FBXW8 BINDING SITE1 and FBXW8 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:14800 and SEQ ID:14800 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)699179.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW8.

FBXW8 (Accession NP_(—)036306.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXW8 BINDING SITE1 and FBXW8 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FBXW8, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FBXW8 BINDING SITE1 and FBXW8 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:3077 and SEQ ID:3077 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)036306.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW8.

Fc fragment of iga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579813.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579813.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. FCRH1 (AccessionNP_(—)443170.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FCRH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FCRH1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCRH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10358, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FCRH1 (AccessionNP_(—)443170.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FCRH1.

Fgd1 family, member 2 (FGD2, Accession NP_(—)775829.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGD2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FGD2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7015, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Fgd1 family,member 2 (FGD2, Accession NP_(—)775829.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FGD2.

Fragile histidine triad gene (FHIT, Accession NP_(—)002003.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FHIT BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FHIT, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FHITBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:894, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Fragile histidinetriad gene (FHIT, Accession NP_(—)002003.1), a gene which cleavesa-5′-ppp-5′a to yield amp and adp. possible tumor suppressor forspecific tissues. and therefore may be associated with Cancers.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Cancers, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FHIT.

The function of FHIT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM664.2. FISH (AccessionNP_(—)055446.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FISH BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FISH, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FISH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15859, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FISH (AccessionNP_(—)055446.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FISH.

FLJ00007 (Accession NP_(—)258260.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00007 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00007,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00007 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12711, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00007(Accession NP_(—)258260.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00007.

FLJ00060 (Accession XP_(—)028154.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00060 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00060,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00060 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:717, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00060(Accession XP_(—)028154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00060.

FLJ10276 (Accession NP_(—)060515.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10276 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10276,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10276 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11366, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10276(Accession NP_(—)060515.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10276.

FLJ10520 (Accession NP_(—)060594.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10520 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10520,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10520 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9307, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10520(Accession NP_(—)060594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10520.

FLJ10535 (Accession NP_(—)060599.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10535 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10535,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10535 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10535(Accession NP_(—)060599.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10535.

FLJ10700 (Accession NP_(—)060652.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10700 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10700,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10700 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4483, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10700(Accession NP_(—)060652.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10700.

FLJ10847 (Accession NP_(—)060712.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10847 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ10847BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ10847, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10847BINDING SITE1 through FLJ10847 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:7550,SEQ ID:8121 and SEQ ID:3502 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10847(Accession NP_(—)060712.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10847.

FLJ11230 (Accession NP_(—)060836.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11230 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11230,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11230 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11230(Accession NP_(—)060836.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11230.

FLJ11323 (Accession NP_(—)060860.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11323 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ11323, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11323BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7842, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11323(Accession NP_(—)060860.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11323.

FLJ12610 (Accession NP_(—)079058.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12610 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12610,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12610 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13971, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12610(Accession NP_(—)079058.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12610.

FLJ12747 (Accession XP_(—)290972.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12747 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12747,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12747 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3806, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12747(Accession XP_(—)290972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12747.

FLJ12903 (Accession NP_(—)073590.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12903 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12903BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ12903, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12903BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12903 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15331 andSEQ ID:19721 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12903(Accession NP_(—)073590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12903.

FLJ12975 (Accession NP_(—)079085.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12975 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12975BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ12975, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12975BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12975 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6872 and SEQID:3161 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12975(Accession NP_(—)079085.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12975.

FLJ12985 (Accession NP_(—)079200.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12985 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12985,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12985 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7712, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12985(Accession NP_(—)079200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12985.

FLJ13072 (Accession XP_(—)117117.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13072 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13072BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ13072, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13072BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13072 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6829 and SEQID:18493 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13072(Accession XP_(—)117117.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13072.

FLJ13590 (Accession NP_(—)079116.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13590 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13590,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13590 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13590(Accession NP_(—)079116.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13590.

FLJ13955 (Accession NP_(—)079035.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13955 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13955,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13955 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13955(Accession NP_(—)079035.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13955.

FLJ14054 (Accession NP_(—)078839.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14054 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14054,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14054 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8656, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14054(Accession NP_(—)078839.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14054.

FLJ14351 (Accession NP_(—)079008.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14351 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14351BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ14351, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14351BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14351 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7578 and SEQID:8490 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14351(Accession NP_(—)079008.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14351.

FLJ14803 (Accession NP_(—)116231.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14803 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18549, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14803(Accession NP_(—)116231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14803.

FLJ20038 (Accession NP_(—)060104.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20038 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20038,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20038 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14023, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20038(Accession NP_(—)060104.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20038.

FLJ20045 (Accession NP_(—)060108.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20045 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:603, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20045(Accession NP_(—)060108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20045.

FLJ20125 (Accession NP_(—)060146.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20125 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20125,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20125 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12250, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20125(Accession NP_(—)060146.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20125.

FLJ20200 (Accession NP_(—)060178.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20200 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20200,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20200 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18150, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20200(Accession NP_(—)060178.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20200.

FLJ20671 (Accession NP_(—)060394.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20671 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20671,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20671 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19922, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20671(Accession NP_(—)060394.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20671.

FLJ20729 (Accession NP_(—)060423.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20729 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20729,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20729 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7073, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20729(Accession NP_(—)060423.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20729.

FLJ21302 (Accession NP_(—)075052.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21302 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21302,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21302 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21302(Accession NP_(—)075052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21302.

FLJ22347 (Accession NP_(—)073741.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22347 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22347,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22347 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15136, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22347(Accession NP_(—)073741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22347.

FLJ22529 (Accession NP_(—)079065.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22529 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22529,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22529 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22529(Accession NP_(—)079065.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22529.

FLJ22800 (Accession NP_(—)079071.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22800 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3918, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22800(Accession NP_(—)079071.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22800.

FLJ23024 (Accession NP_(—)079212.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23024(Accession NP_(—)079212.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23024.

FLJ23040 (Accession NP_(—)079450.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23040 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23040,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23040 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7588, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23040(Accession NP_(—)079450.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23040.

FLJ23047 (Accession NP_(—)078824.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23047 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23047,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23047 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11628, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23047(Accession NP_(—)078824.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23047.

FLJ23356 (Accession NP_(—)115613.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23356 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23356,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23356 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23356(Accession NP_(—)115613.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23356.

FLJ23416 (Accession NP_(—)115614.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23416 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23416,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23416 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23416(Accession NP_(—)115614.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23416.

FLJ23563 (Accession XP_(—)041701.4) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23563 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23563,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23563 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16466, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23563(Accession XP_(—)041701.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23563.

FLJ25286 (Accession NP_(—)689759.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25286 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25286,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25286 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1118, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25286(Accession NP_(—)689759.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25286.

FLJ30656 (Accession NP_(—)689557.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30656 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30656,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30656 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11839, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30656(Accession NP_(—)689557.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30656.

FLJ31166 (Accession NP_(—)694567.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31166 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31166,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31166 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31166(Accession NP_(—)694567.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31166.

FLJ31821 (Accession NP_(—)694574.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31821 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31821,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31821 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11267, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31821(Accession NP_(—)694574.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31821.

FLJ32096 (Accession NP_(—)776156.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32096 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32096,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32096 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8326, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32096(Accession NP_(—)776156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32096.

FLJ32384 (Accession NP_(—)653209.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32384 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32384,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32384 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19381, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32384(Accession NP_(—)653209.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32384.

FLJ32865 (Accession NP_(—)653214.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32865 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32865,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32865 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32865(Accession NP_(—)653214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32865.

FLJ32894 (Accession NP_(—)653268.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32894 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32894,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32894 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18611, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32894(Accession NP_(—)653268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32894.

FLJ33655 (Accession NP_(—)775912.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33655 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33655,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33655 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33655(Accession NP_(—)775912.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33655.

FLJ33768 (Accession NP_(—)775881.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33768 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33768,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33768 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33768(Accession NP_(—)775881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33768.

FLJ33814 (Accession NP_(—)775781.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33814 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33814,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33814 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4586, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33814(Accession NP_(—)775781.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33814.

FLJ33860 (Accession NP_(—)775915.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33860 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33860,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33860 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2033, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33860(Accession NP_(—)775915.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33860.

FLJ33918 (Accession NP_(—)689620.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33918 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33918,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33918 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3095, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33918(Accession NP_(—)689620.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33918.

FLJ34817 (Accession NP_(—)689516.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34817 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34817,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34817 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20002, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34817(Accession NP_(—)689516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34817.

FLJ35487 (Accession NP_(—)776181.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35487 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35487,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35487 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35487(Accession NP_(—)776181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35487.

FLJ35681 (Accession NP_(—)787096.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35681 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ35681BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ35681, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35681BINDING SITE1 and FLJ35681 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:20076 andSEQ ID:14927 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35681(Accession NP_(—)787096.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35681.

FLJ35740 (Accession NP_(—)671728.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35740 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35740,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35740 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19097, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35740(Accession NP_(—)671728.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35740.

FLJ35848 (Accession XP_(—)290755.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35848 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35848,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35848 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4410, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35848(Accession XP_(—)290755.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35848.

FLJ36032 (Accession XP_(—)290874.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36032 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36032,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36032 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6274, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36032(Accession XP_(—)290874.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36032.

FLJ37078 (Accession NP_(—)694588.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37078 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37078,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37078 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37078(Accession NP_(—)694588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37078.

FLJ37433 (Accession NP_(—)848612.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37433 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37433,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37433 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37433(Accession NP_(—)848612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37433.

FLJ38149 (Accession XP_(—)091919.5) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38149 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38149,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38149 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38149(Accession XP_(—)091919.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38149.

FLJ38281 (Accession NP_(—)689814.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38281 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38281,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38281 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1314, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38281(Accession NP_(—)689814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38281.

FLJ38607 (Accession NP_(—)689867.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38607 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38607,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38607 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11533, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38607(Accession NP_(—)689867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38607.

FLJ38792 (Accession NP_(—)848615.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38792 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38792,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38792 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18663, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38792(Accession NP_(—)848615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38792.

FLJ38819 (Accession NP_(—)665872.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38819 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38819BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38819, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38819BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38819 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9307 and SEQID:1627 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38819(Accession NP_(—)665872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38819.

FLJ38991 (Accession NP_(—)776188.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38991 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38991,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38991 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12896, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38991(Accession NP_(—)776188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38991.

FLJ39058 (Accession NP_(—)775851.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39058 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39058,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39058 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39058(Accession NP_(—)775851.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39058.

FLJ39426 (Accession NP_(—)775880.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39426 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39426,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39426 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16679, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39426(Accession NP_(—)775880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39426.

FLJ39599 (Accession NP_(—)776164.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39599 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39599,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39599 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7239, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39599(Accession NP_(—)776164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39599.

FLJ39639 (Accession XP_(—)290687.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39639 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39639,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39639 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2704, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39639(Accession XP_(—)290687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39639.

FLJ40137 (Accession NP_(—)775749.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ40137 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40137,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40137 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3565, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40137(Accession NP_(—)775749.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ40137.

FLJ90119 (Accession NP_(—)699178.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90119 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90119,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90119 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1074, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90119(Accession NP_(—)699178.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90119.

FLJ90754 (Accession NP_(—)699197.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90754 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90754,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90754 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2556, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90754(Accession NP_(—)699197.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90754.

Fragile x mental retardation 2 (FMR2, Accession NP_(—)002016.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FMR2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FMR2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FMR2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9034, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Fragile x mentalretardation 2 (FMR2, Accession NP_(—)002016.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FMR2.

FSD1 (Accession NP_(—)077309.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FSD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FSD1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FSD1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12959, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of FSD1 (AccessionNP_(—)077309.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FSD1.

Follistatin-like 3 (secreted glycoprotein) (FSTL3, AccessionNP_(—)005851.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FSTL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FSTL3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FSTL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13077, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Follistatin-like3 (secreted glycoprotein) (FSTL3, Accession NP_(—)005851.1), a genewhich is a member of the follistatin-module-protein family and thereforemay be associated with Leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FSTL3.

The function of FSTL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM523.2. Ftsj homolog 2 (e.coli) (FTSJ2, Accession NP_(—)803191.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FTSJ2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FTSJ2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FTSJ2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14535, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Ftsj homolog 2(e. coli) (FTSJ2, Accession NP_(—)803191.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FTSJ2.

Fucosyltransferase 1 (galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombayphenotype included) (FUT1, Accession NP_(—)000139.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FUT1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FUT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition ofFucosyltransferase 1 (galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombayphenotype included) (FUT1, Accession NP_(—)000139.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FUT1.

Giant axonal neuropathy (gigaxonin) (GAN, Accession NP_(—)071324.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAN BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GAN, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GANBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14322, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Giant axonalneuropathy (gigaxonin) (GAN, Accession NP_(—)071324.1), a gene whichplays an important role in neurofilament architecture. and therefore maybe associated with Giant axonal neuropathy 1. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Giant axonalneuropathy 1., and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GAN.

The function of GAN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. GBP4 (AccessionNP_(—)443173.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GBP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GBP4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GBP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:655, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of GBP4 (AccessionNP_(—)443173.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GBP4.

Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP, Accession NP_(—)002046.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GFAP BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GFAP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GFAPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9652, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Glial fibrillaryacidic protein (GFAP, Accession NP_(—)002046.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GFAP.

Glyoxalase i (GLO1, Accession NP_(—)006699.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GLO1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGLO1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GLO1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14826, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Glyoxalase i(GLO1, Accession NP_(—)006699.1), a gene which converts methylglyoxaland glutathione to S-lactoylglutathione. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GLO1.

The function of GLO1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1550.1. Gm2 gangliosideactivator protein (GM2A, Accession NP_(—)000396.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GM2A BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GM2A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GM2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Gm2 gangliosideactivator protein (GM2A, Accession NP_(—)000396.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GM2A.

GNPNAT1 (Accession XP_(—)085119.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE1 and GNPNAT1 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by GNPNAT1, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNPNAT1BINDING SITE1 and GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12484 and SEQID:13881 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of GNPNAT1(Accession XP_(—)085119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GNPNAT1.

GPP34R (Accession NP_(—)060648.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GPP34R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPP34R,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPP34R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14018, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of GPP34R (AccessionNP_(—)060648.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GPP34R.

G protein-coupled receptor 81 (GPR81, Accession NP_(—)115943.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR81BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GPR81, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGPR81 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 81 (GPR81, Accession NP_(—)115943.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR81.

Glutathione peroxidase 6 (olfactory) (GPX6, Accession NP_056511.2) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPX6 BINDINGSITE1 and GPX6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by GPX6, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GPX6 BINDING SITE1 and GPX6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:7367 and SEQ ID:19324 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Glutathioneperoxidase 6 (olfactory) (GPX6, Accession NP_(—)056511.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPX6.

GR6 (Accession NP_(—)031380.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GR6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GR6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7906, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of GR6 (AccessionNP_(—)031380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GR6.

GREB1 (Accession NP_(—)055483.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GREB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GREB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GREB1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11197, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of GREB1 (AccessionNP_(—)055483.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GREB1.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, delta 1 (GRID1, AccessionXP_(—)043613.8) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GRID1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRID1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GRID1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17543, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, delta 1 (GRID1, Accession XP_(—)043613.8).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GRID1.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate 2a (GRIN2A,Accession NP_(—)000824.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRIN2A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRIN2A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRIN2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13819, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate 2a (GRIN2A, AccessionNP_(—)000824.1), a gene which modulates the efficiency of synapticplasticity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRIN2A.

The function of GRIN2A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.2. Glutamate receptor,metabotropic 6 (GRM6, Accession NP_(—)000834.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRM6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GRM6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRM6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12308, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, metabotropic 6 (GRM6, Accession NP_(—)000834.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GRM6.

GSDM (Accession NP_(—)835465.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GSDM BINDING SITE1 and GSDM BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GSDM, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GSDM BINDING SITE1 and GSDM BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:10286 and SEQ ID:6398 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of GSDM (AccessionNP_(—)835465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GSDM.

Hypermethylated in cancer 2 (HIC2, Accession NP_(—)055909.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HIC2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HIC2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HIC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9438, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Hypermethylatedin cancer 2 (HIC2, Accession NP_(—)055909.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HIC2.

Hypermethylated in cancer 2 (HIC2, Accession XP_(—)036937.2) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HIC2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HIC2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HIC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9438, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Hypermethylatedin cancer 2 (HIC2, Accession XP_(—)036937.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HIC2.

HIG1 (Accession NP_(—)054775.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HIG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HIG1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HIG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6969, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of HIG1 (AccessionNP_(—)054775.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HIG1.

Major histocompatibility complex, class ii, do beta (HLA-DOB, AccessionNP_(—)002111.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HLA-DOB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HLA-DOB, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HLA-DOB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14561,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Majorhistocompatibility complex, class ii, do beta (HLA-DOB, AccessionNP_(—)002111.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HLA-DOB.

Homeo box b2 (HOXB2, Accession NP_(—)002136.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HOXB2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHOXB2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7506, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box b2(HOXB2, Accession NP_(—)002136.1), a gene which may mediate theregulation of hematopoietic cell growth and differentiation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HOXB2.

The function of HOXB2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1990.1. Heparan sulfate(glucosamine) 3-o-sulfotransferase 5 (HS3ST5, Accession NP_(—)705840.1)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HS3ST5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by HS3ST5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHS3ST5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8703, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Heparan sulfate(glucosamine) 3-o-sulfotransferase 5 (HS3ST5, Accession NP_(—)705840.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HS3ST5.

HSD3B7 (Accession NP_(—)079469.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSD3B7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSD3B7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSD3B7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15973, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of HSD3B7 (AccessionNP_(—)079469.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSD3B7.

HSNOV1 (Accession NP_(—)059985.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSNOV1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSNOV1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSNOV1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10558, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of HSNOV1 (AccessionNP_(—)059985.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSNOV1.

Heat shock 70 kda protein 5 (glucose-regulated protein, 78 kda) (HSPA5,Accession NP_(—)005338.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSPA5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPA5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPA5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12356, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Heat shock 70 kdaprotein 5 (glucose-regulated protein, 78 kda) (HSPA5, AccessionNP_(—)005338.1), a gene which is involved in the folding and assembly ofproteins in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HSPA5.

The function of HSPA5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. HSPC063 (AccessionNP_(—)054874.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HSPC063 BINDING SITE1 and HSPC063 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by HSPC063,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC063 BINDING SITE1 andHSPC063 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7180 and SEQ ID:5789respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of HSPC063(Accession NP_(—)054874.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSPC063.

HSPC065 (Accession NP_(—)054876.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HSPC065 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC065,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC065 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9903, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of HSPC065(Accession NP_(—)054876.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSPC065.

HSRNAFEV (Accession NP_(—)059991.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HSRNAFEV BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSRNAFEV,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSRNAFEV BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of HSRNAFEV(Accession NP_(—)059991.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSRNAFEV.

HT009 (Accession NP_(—)060940.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HT009 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HT009,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HT009 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10585, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of HT009 (AccessionNP_(—)060940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HT009.

HTCD37 (Accession NP_(—)067045.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HTCD37 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HTCD37,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HTCD37 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10478, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of HTCD37 (AccessionNP_(—)067045.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HTCD37.

Hus1 checkpoint homolog (s. pombe) (HUS1, Accession NP_(—)004498.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HUS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HUS1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HUS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10277, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Hus1 checkpointhomolog (s. pombe) (HUS1, Accession NP_(—)004498.1), a gene which Mayform DNA damage-responsive protein complex. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HUS1.

The function of HUS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Intercellular adhesionmolecule 1 (cd54), human rhinovirus receptor (ICAM1, AccessionNP_(—)000192.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ICAM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ICAM1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ICAM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9491, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Intercellularadhesion molecule 1 (cd54), human rhinovirus receptor (ICAM1, AccessionNP_(—)000192.1), a gene which binds the integrin LFA-1 (ITGB2) andpromotes adhesion; member of the immunoglobulin superfamily andtherefore may be associated with Malaria, cerebral, susceptibility to.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Malaria, cerebral, susceptibility to, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with ICAM1.

The function of ICAM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Insulin-like growthfactor binding protein 5 (IGFBP5, Accession NP_(—)000590.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IGFBP5 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by IGFBP5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IGFBP5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:512, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Insulin-likegrowth factor binding protein 5 (IGFBP5, Accession NP_(—)000590.1), agene which either inhibits or stimulates the growth promoting effects ofthe igfs on cell culture. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with IGFBP5.

The function of IGFBP5 has been established by previous studies. See146733. Allander et al. (1994) cloned the IGFBP5 gene from a humangenomic library and showed that it is divided into 4 exons which,primarily due to a first intron of approximately 25 kb, span about 33 kbof DNA. Southern analysis identified a single copy of the IGFBP5 gene inthe haploid human genome. By PCR amplification of DNA from somatichuman/rodent cell hybrids, by fluorescence in situ hybridization, and byhybridization to pulsed field gel electrophoresis fragments, they showedthat the gene is located on 2q33-q34. The IGFBP2 gene (OMIM Ref. No.146731) and the IGFBP5 gene are transcribed convergently and areseparated by approximately 20 to 40 kb of DNA. Primer extension studiesidentified the IGFBP5 mRNA cap site 772 bp 5-prime to the firstnucleotide of the translation start codon. A potential TATA elementbeginning 33 bp 5-prime to the mRNA cap site was identified. When a DNAfragment containing this cap site and 461 bp of upstream sequence wasplaced 5-prime to the chloramphenicol acetyltransferase (CAT) reportergene and transfected into human breast cancer cells, it directed CATexpression in an orientation-specific manner, suggesting that thisregion contains elements essential for IGFBP5 promoter activity. Kou etal. (1994) demonstrated that, in the mouse, Igfbp2 and Igfbp5 colocalizeto a proximal region of chromosome 1 that is syntenic with humanchromosome 2q33-q36 and that the 2 genes are 5 kb apart in a tail- to -tail orientation. This suggests that the human IGFBP5 gene is located on2q33-q36. Kou et al. (1994) also used interspecific backcross mappingand gene cloning to demonstrate that the Igfbp1 and Igfbp3 are locatedin the proximal part of chromosome 11. In the human genome, these 2 locimap within 20 kb of one another on 7p14-p12, and the genes are organizedin a tail- to - tail configuration. The results suggested to Kou et al.(1994) an evolutionary scheme in which a primordial IGFBP geneduplicated to form a cluster that was later replicated to create asecond linkage group.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Allander, S. V.; Larsson, C.; Ehrenborg, E.; Suwanichkul, A.; Weber, G.;Morris, S. L.; Bajalica, S.; Kiefer, M. C.; Luthman, H.; Powell, D. R.:Characterization of the chromosomal gene and promoter for humaninsulin-like growth factor binding protein-5. J. Biol. Chem.269:10891-10898, 1994; and

Kou, K.; James, P. L.; Clemmons, D. R.; Copeland, N. G.; Gilbert, D. J.;Jenkins, N. A.; Rotwein, P.: Identification of two clusters of mouseinsulin-like growth factor binding protein.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of IGFBP5 arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 146734, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Interleukin 11 (IL11, Accession NP_(—)000632.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL11 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by IL11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 11(IL11, Accession NP_(—)000632.1), a gene which stimulates theproliferation of hematopoietic stem cells and megakaryocyte progenitorcells and induces megakaryocyte maturation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL11.

The function of IL11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM41.1. Interleukin 12receptor, beta 1 (IL12RB1, Accession NP_(—)714912.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL12RB1 BINDING SITE1 andIL12RB1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL12RB1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL12RB1 BINDING SITE1 andIL12RB1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8116 and SEQ ID:9835respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 12receptor, beta 1 (IL12RB1, Accession NP_(—)714912.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL12RB1.

Interleukin 19 (IL19, Accession NP_(—)037503.2) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL19 BINDING SITE1 and IL19BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL19, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL19 BINDING SITE1 and IL19 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:11633 and SEQ ID:14348 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 19(IL19, Accession NP_(—)037503.2), a gene which may play a role in B-cellactivation and autoantibody production. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL19.

The function of IL19 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Interleukin 1, alpha(IL1A, Accession NP_(—)000566.3) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL1A BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL1A, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of IL1A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13186, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 1,alpha (IL1A, Accession NP_(—)000566.3), a gene which stimulatesthymocyte proliferation by inducing il-2 release, b-cell maturation &proliferation, & fibroblast growth factor activity. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL1A.

The function of IL1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM933.1. Interleukin 8 (IL8,Accession NP_000575.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. IL8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16050, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 8(IL8, Accession NP_(—)000575.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IL8.

Potassium voltage-gated channel, isk-related family, member 3 (KCNE3,Accession NP_(—)005463.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNE3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNE3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNE3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19681, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, isk-related family, member 3 (KCNE3, AccessionNP_(—)005463.1), a gene which ancillary protein that co-assemble with apotassium channel alpha-subunit to modulate the gating kinetics andenhance stability of the multimeric complex (by similarity). andtherefore may be associated with Hypokalemic periodic paralysis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Hypokalemic periodic paralysis, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with KCNE3.

The function of KCNE3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. Kinase insert domainreceptor (a type iii receptor tyrosine kinase) (KDR, AccessionNP_(—)002244.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KDR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KDR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KDR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:618, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Kinase insertdomain receptor (a type iii receptor tyrosine kinase) (KDR, AccessionNP_(—)002244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KDR.

KENAE (Accession NP_(—)789786.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KENAE BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KENAE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KENAE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3881, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KENAE (AccessionNP_(—)789786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KENAE.

Kh-type splicing regulatory protein (fuse binding protein 2) (KHSRP,Accession NP_(—)003676.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KHSRP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KHSRP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KHSRP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10161, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Kh-type splicingregulatory protein (fuse binding protein 2) (KHSRP, AccessionNP_(—)003676.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KHSRP.

KIAA0186 (Accession NP_(—)066545.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0186 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8187, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0186(Accession NP_(—)066545.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0186.

KIAA0193 (Accession NP_(—)055581.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0193 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0193,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0193 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9437, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0193(Accession NP_(—)055581.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0193.

KIAA0205 (Accession NP_(—)055688.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0205 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0205,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0205 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0205(Accession NP_(—)055688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0205.

KIAA0280 (Accession XP_(—)166238.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0280 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0280,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0280 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18647, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0280(Accession XP_(—)166238.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0280.

KIAA0391 (Accession NP_(—)055487.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0391 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0391,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0391 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0391(Accession NP_(—)055487.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0391.

KIAA0446 (Accession XP_(—)044155.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0446 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0446,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0446 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12906, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0446(Accession XP_(—)044155.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0446.

KIAA0469 (Accession NP_(—)055666.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0469 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0469,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0469 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0469(Accession NP_(—)055666.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0469.

KIAA0478 (Accession NP_(—)055685.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0478 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0478,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0478 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6356, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0478(Accession NP_(—)055685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0478.

KIAA0493 (Accession XP_(—)034717.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0493 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0493,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0493 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13205, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0493(Accession XP_(—)034717.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0493.

KIAA0513 (Accession NP_(—)055547.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0513 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0513,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0513 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0513(Accession NP_(—)055547.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0513.

KIAA0527 (Accession XP_(—)171054.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0527 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0527,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0527 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9370, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0527(Accession XP_(—)171054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0527.

KIAA0532 (Accession XP_(—)047659.6) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0532 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0532,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0532 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0532(Accession XP_(—)047659.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0532.

KIAA0562 (Accession NP_(—)055519.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0562 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0562,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0562 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3797, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0562(Accession NP_(—)055519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0562.

KIAA0605 (Accession NP_(—)055509.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0605 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0605,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0605 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0605(Accession NP_(—)055509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0605.

KIAA0828 (Accession NP_(—)056143.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0828 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0828,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0828 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15963, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0828(Accession NP_(—)056143.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0828.

KIAA0841 (Accession XP_(—)049237.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0841 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0841,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0841 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4565, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0841(Accession XP_(—)049237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0841.

KIAA0924 (Accession NP_(—)055712.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0924 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0924,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0924 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7195, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0924(Accession NP_(—)055712.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0924.

KIAA0935 (Accession XP_(—)052620.6) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0935 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0935,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0935 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12234, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0935(Accession XP_(—)052620.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0935.

KIAA0982 (Accession NP_(—)054742.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0982 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0982,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0982 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19897, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0982(Accession NP_(—)054742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0982.

KIAA1010 (Accession XP_(—)050742.5) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1010 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1010,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1010 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:845, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1010(Accession XP_(—)050742.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1010.

KIAA1040 (Accession XP_(—)051091.3) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1040 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1040,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1040 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11317, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1040(Accession XP_(—)051091.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1040.

KIAA1041 (Accession NP_(—)055762.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1041 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1041,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1041 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1041(Accession NP_(—)055762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1041.

KIAA1054 (Accession XP_(—)043493.5) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1054 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1054BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1054, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1054BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1054 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4043 and SEQID:15902 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1054(Accession XP_(—)043493.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1054.

KIAA1145 (Accession NP_(—)065749.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1145 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1145,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1145 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10272, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1145(Accession NP_(—)065749.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1145.

KIAA1155 (Accession XP_(—)030864.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1155 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1155BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1155, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1155BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1155 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9308 and SEQID:4896 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1155(Accession XP_(—)030864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1155.

KIAA1198 (Accession NP_(—)065765.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1198 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1198BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1198, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1198BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1198 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:4779,SEQ ID:7372, SEQ ID:1315 and SEQ ID:12313 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1198(Accession NP_(—)065765.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1198.

KIAA1200 (Accession XP_(—)031054.4) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1200 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1200,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1200 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1200(Accession XP_(—)031054.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1200.

KIAA1257 (Accession XP_(—)031577.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1257 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1257,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1257 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9371, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1257(Accession XP_(—)031577.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1257.

KIAA1318 (Accession NP_(—)065820.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1318 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1318,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1318 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1457, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1318(Accession NP_(—)065820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1318.

KIAA1396 (Accession XP_(—)032054.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1396 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1396,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1396 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14141, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1396(Accession XP_(—)032054.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1396.

KIAA1493 (Accession XP_(—)034415.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1493 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1493,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1493 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4891, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1493(Accession XP_(—)034415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1493.

KIAA1571 (Accession XP_(—)027744.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1571 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1571,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1571 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13416, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1571(Accession XP_(—)027744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1571.

KIAA1671 (Accession XP_(—)037809.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1671 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1671BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1671, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1671BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1671 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:19751,SEQ ID:17241 and SEQ ID:5639 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1671(Accession XP_(—)037809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1671.

KIAA1727 (Accession XP_(—)034262.4) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1727 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1727BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1727, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1727BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1727 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8253 and SEQID:7550 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1727(Accession XP_(—)034262.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1727.

KIAA1765 (Accession XP_(—)047355.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1765 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1765,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1765 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2344, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1765(Accession XP_(—)047355.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1765.

KIAA1784 (Accession NP_(—)115820.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1784 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1784,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1784 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1784(Accession NP_(—)115820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1784.

KIAA1827 (Accession XP_(—)290834.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1827 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1827,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1827 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1827(Accession XP_(—)290834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1827.

KIAA1829 (Accession XP_(—)030378.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1829 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1829,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1829 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15973, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1829(Accession XP_(—)030378.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1829.

KIAA1924 (Accession NP_(—)694971.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1924 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1924,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1924 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1924(Accession NP_(—)694971.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1924.

KIAA1971 (Accession XP_(—)058720.4) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1971 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1971,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1971 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7601, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1971(Accession XP_(—)058720.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1971.

KIAA1998 (Accession XP_(—)068710.3) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1998 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1998,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1998 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19071, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1998(Accession XP_(—)068710.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1998.

KIAA2025 (Accession XP_(—)086409.4) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA2025 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA2025,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2025 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7899, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2025(Accession XP_(—)086409.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA2025.

KIAA2028 (Accession XP_(—)059415.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA2028 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA2028BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA2028, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2028BINDING SITE1 through KIAA2028 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:17589,SEQ ID:18073 and SEQ ID:19988 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2028(Accession XP_(—)059415.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA2028.

Kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (kynurenine 3-hydroxylase) (KMO, AccessionNP_(—)003670.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KMO BINDING SITE1 and KMO BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by KMO, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KMO BINDING SITE1 and KMO BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:9048 and SEQ ID:15859 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Kynurenine3-monooxygenase (kynurenine 3-hydroxylase) (KMO, AccessionNP_(—)003670.1), a gene which may play a role in encephalicphotoreception. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KMO.

The function of KMO and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Keratin, hair, basic, 2(KRTHB2, Accession NP_149022.3) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KRTHB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KRTHB2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KRTHB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12235, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Keratin, hair,basic, 2 (KRTHB2, Accession NP_(—)149022.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KRTHB2.

Kinase suppressor of ras (KSR, Accession XP_(—)290793.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KSR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KSR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KSRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Kinase suppressorof ras (KSR, Accession XP_(—)290793.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KSR.

Lysosomal-associated membrane protein 3 (LAMP3, AccessionNP_(—)055213.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LAMP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LAMP3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LAMP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3841, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition ofLysosomal-associated membrane protein 3 (LAMP3, AccessionNP_(—)055213.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAMP3.

LAT1-3TM (Accession NP_(—)112488.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LAT1-3TM BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LAT1-3TM,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LAT1-3TM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LAT1-3TM(Accession NP_(—)112488.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LAT1-3TM.

Lipocalin 7 (LCN7, Accession NP_(—)071447.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LCN7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLCN7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LCN7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7234, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Lipocalin 7(LCN7, Accession NP_(—)071447.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LCN7.

Lim homeobox protein 3 (LHX3, Accession NP_(—)055379.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LHX3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by LHX3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof LHX3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20146, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Lim homeoboxprotein 3 (LHX3, Accession NP_(—)055379.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LHX3.

Leukemia inhibitory factor (cholinergic differentiation factor) (LIF,Accession NP_(—)002300.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LIF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LIF, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LIF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4988, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Leukemiainhibitory factor (cholinergic differentiation factor) (LIF, AccessionNP_(—)002300.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LIF.

LNIR (Accession NP_(—)112178.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LNIR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LNIR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LNIR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6798, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LNIR (AccessionNP_(—)112178.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LNIR.

LOC112687 (Accession XP_(—)053145.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC112687 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC112687, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC112687 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10726, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC112687(Accession XP_(—)053145.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112687.

LOC115098 (Accession NP_(—)612451.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115098 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115098, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115098 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15832, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC115098(Accession NP_(—)612451.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115098.

LOC115219 (Accession XP_(—)055499.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115219 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115219, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115219 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12851, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC115219(Accession XP_(—)055499.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115219.

LOC117584 (Accession NP_(—)476519.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC117584 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC117584, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC117584 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC117584(Accession NP_(—)476519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC117584.

LOC118812 (Accession XP_(—)058346.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC118812, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC118812 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16805, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC118812(Accession XP_(—)058346.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118812.

LOC118812 (Accession NP_(—)849154.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC118812, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC118812 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16805, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC118812(Accession NP_(—)849154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118812.

LOC119392 (Accession NP_(—)660290.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC119392 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC119392, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC119392 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9142, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC119392(Accession NP_(—)660290.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC119392.

LOC120526 (Accession XP_(—)058475.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC120526 BINDING SITE1 and LOC120526BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC120526, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC120526BINDING SITE1 and LOC120526 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10538 andSEQ ID:2073 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC120526(Accession XP_(—)058475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC120526.

LOC121838 (Accession XP_(—)071772.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC121838 BINDING SITE1 and LOC121838BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC121838, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC121838BINDING SITE1 and LOC121838 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14349 andSEQ ID:1458 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC121838(Accession XP_(—)071772.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC121838.

LOC125061 (Accession XP_(—)058889.3) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC125061 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC125061, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC125061 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC125061(Accession XP_(—)058889.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC125061.

LOC126669 (Accession XP_(—)060121.4) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126669 BINDING SITE1 and LOC126669BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC126669, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126669BINDING SITE1 and LOC126669 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13284 andSEQ ID:11629 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC126669(Accession XP_(—)060121.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126669.

LOC130639 (Accession XP_(—)059464.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130639 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130639, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130639 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13129, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC130639(Accession XP_(—)059464.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130639.

LOC130813 (Accession XP_(—)065904.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC130813(Accession XP_(—)065904.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130813.

LOC132241 (Accession XP_(—)059583.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC132241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC132241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC132241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC132241(Accession XP_(—)059583.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC132241.

LOC135293 (Accession XP_(—)072402.4) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12656, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC135293(Accession XP_(—)072402.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135293.

LOC135818 (Accession XP_(—)059804.4) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135818 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135818, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135818 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19721, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC135818(Accession XP_(—)059804.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135818.

LOC136345 (Accession XP_(—)072455.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC136345 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC136345, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC136345 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6455, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC136345(Accession XP_(—)072455.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC136345.

LOC137886 (Accession XP_(—)059929.3) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC137886 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC137886, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC137886 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9666, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC137886(Accession XP_(—)059929.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC137886.

LOC139422 (Accession XP_(—)066687.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC139422 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC139422, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC139422 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC139422(Accession XP_(—)066687.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC139422.

LOC143677 (Accession XP_(—)096471.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143677 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143677, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143677 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14289, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC143677(Accession XP_(—)096471.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143677.

LOC144404 (Accession XP_(—)084852.6) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144404 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144404, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144404 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19677, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC144404(Accession XP_(—)084852.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144404.

LOC144481 (Accession XP_(—)096611.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144481 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144481, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144481 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC144481(Accession XP_(—)096611.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144481.

LOC144871 (Accession XP_(—)096698.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144871 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144871, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144871 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15802, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC144871(Accession XP_(—)096698.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144871.

LOC145188 (Accession XP_(—)085049.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145188 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145188, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145188 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15484, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC145188(Accession XP_(—)085049.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145188.

LOC145268 (Accession XP_(—)085072.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145268 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145268, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145268 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10524, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC145268(Accession XP_(—)085072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145268.

LOC145387 (Accession XP_(—)096791.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC145387(Accession XP_(—)096791.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145387.

LOC145601 (Accession XP_(—)096816.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145601 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145601, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145601 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10802, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC145601(Accession XP_(—)096816.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145601.

LOC145988 (Accession XP_(—)085290.3) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145988 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145988, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145988 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15535, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC145988(Accession XP_(—)085290.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145988.

LOC146229 (Accession XP_(—)085387.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146229 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146229, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146229 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC146229(Accession XP_(—)085387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146229.

LOC146336 (Accession XP_(—)085421.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146336 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146336, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146336 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC146336(Accession XP_(—)085421.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146336.

LOC146346 (Accession XP_(—)085430.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146346 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146346, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146346 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC146346(Accession XP_(—)085430.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146346.

LOC146443 (Accession XP_(—)085461.6) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146443 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146443, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146443 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9729, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC146443(Accession XP_(—)085461.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146443.

LOC146713 (Accession XP_(—)097071.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146713 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146713, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146713 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19578, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC146713(Accession XP_(—)097071.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146713.

LOC146850 (Accession XP_(—)097109.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146850 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146850, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146850 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15412, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC146850(Accession XP_(—)097109.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146850.

LOC146909 (Accession XP_(—)085634.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11082, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC146909(Accession XP_(—)085634.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146909.

LOC147004 (Accession XP_(—)097155.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147004 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147004, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147004 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11470, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC147004(Accession XP_(—)097155.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147004.

LOC147166 (Accession XP_(—)085722.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC147166(Accession XP_(—)085722.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147166.

LOC147343 (Accession XP_(—)097225.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147343 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147343, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147343 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7551, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC147343(Accession XP_(—)097225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147343.

LOC147817 (Accession XP_(—)085903.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC147817(Accession XP_(—)085903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147817.

LOC147947 (Accession XP_(—)085974.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4263, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC147947(Accession XP_(—)085974.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147947.

LOC148203 (Accession XP_(—)086095.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148203 BINDING SITE1 and LOC148203BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC148203, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148203BINDING SITE1 and LOC148203 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18261 andSEQ ID:6399 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC148203(Accession XP_(—)086095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148203.

LOC148709 (Accession XP_(—)086281.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6483, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC148709(Accession XP_(—)086281.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148709.

LOC148918 (Accession XP_(—)086361.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148918 BINDING SITE1 and LOC148918BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC148918, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148918BINDING SITE1 and LOC148918 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7157 andSEQ ID:15411 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC148918(Accession XP_(—)086361.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148918.

LOC149149 (Accession XP_(—)097598.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149149 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149149, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149149 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4780, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC149149(Accession XP_(—)097598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149149.

LOC149371 (Accession NP_(—)787072.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149371, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149371 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4008, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC149371(Accession NP_(—)787072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149371.

LOC149466 (Accession XP_(—)086546.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149466 BINDING SITE1 and LOC149466BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC149466, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149466BINDING SITE1 and LOC149466 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10865 andSEQ ID:12245 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC149466(Accession XP_(—)086546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149466.

LOC149670 (Accession XP_(—)086647.4) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149670 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149670, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149670 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC149670(Accession XP_(—)086647.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149670.

LOC149692 (Accession XP_(—)097706.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149692 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149692, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149692 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:619, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC149692(Accession XP_(—)097706.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149692.

LOC149821 (Accession XP_(—)097751.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149821 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149821, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149821 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC149821(Accession XP_(—)097751.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149821.

LOC150166 (Accession XP_(—)097824.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2705, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC150166(Accession XP_(—)097824.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150166.

LOC150407 (Accession XP_(—)086906.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150407 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150407, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150407 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7746, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC150407(Accession XP_(—)086906.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150407.

LOC150587 (Accession XP_(—)097917.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6798, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC150587(Accession XP_(—)097917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150587.

LOC150946 (Accession XP_(—)097977.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC150946(Accession XP_(—)097977.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150946.

LOC151196 (Accession XP_(—)098019.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151196 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151196, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151196 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2041, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC151196(Accession XP_(—)098019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151196.

LOC151201 (Accession XP_(—)098021.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2056, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC151201(Accession XP_(—)098021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151201.

LOC151636 (Accession NP_(—)612144.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151636 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151636, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151636 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15373, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC151636(Accession NP_(—)612144.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151636.

LOC151657 (Accession XP_(—)098100.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151657 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151657, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151657 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12136, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC151657(Accession XP_(—)098100.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151657.

LOC152445 (Accession XP_(—)098231.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10071, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC152445(Accession XP_(—)098231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152445.

LOC152620 (Accession XP_(—)011108.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152620 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152620, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152620 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC152620(Accession XP_(—)011108.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152620.

LOC152719 (Accession XP_(—)098257.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152719 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152719, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152719 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC152719(Accession XP_(—)098257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152719.

LOC152804 (Accession XP_(—)098266.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152804 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152804, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152804 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC152804(Accession XP_(—)098266.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152804.

LOC153139 (Accession XP_(—)098318.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153139 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153139, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153139 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4758, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC153139(Accession XP_(—)098318.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153139.

LOC154184 (Accession XP_(—)098488.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154184 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154184, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154184 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4758, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC154184(Accession XP_(—)098488.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154184.

LOC154282 (Accession XP_(—)098505.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC154282(Accession XP_(—)098505.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154282.

LOC154822 (Accession XP_(—)098618.3) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154822 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154822, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154822 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC154822(Accession XP_(—)098618.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154822.

LOC154877 (Accession XP_(—)098626.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154877 BINDING SITE1 and LOC154877BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC154877, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154877BINDING SITE1 and LOC154877 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14674 andSEQ ID:10615 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC154877(Accession XP_(—)098626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154877.

LOC155032 (Accession XP_(—)098647.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155032 BINDING SITE1 and LOC155032BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC155032, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155032BINDING SITE1 and LOC155032 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6455 andSEQ ID:16924 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC155032(Accession XP_(—)098647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155032.

LOC157226 (Accession XP_(—)033876.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157226 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157226, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157226 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5282, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC157226(Accession XP_(—)033876.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157226.

LOC158014 (Accession XP_(—)088442.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158014 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158014, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158014 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16148, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC158014(Accession XP_(—)088442.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158014.

LOC158257 (Accession XP_(—)098908.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158257 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158257, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158257 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19341, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC158257(Accession XP_(—)098908.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158257.

LOC158373 (Accession XP_(—)048539.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158373 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158373, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158373 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18514, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC158373(Accession XP_(—)048539.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158373.

LOC158402 (Accession XP_(—)098936.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158402 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158402, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158402 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2018, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC158402(Accession XP_(—)098936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158402.

LOC158476 (Accession XP_(—)098955.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158476 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158476, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158476 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6246, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC158476(Accession XP_(—)098955.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158476.

LOC158563 (Accession XP_(—)088606.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158563 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158563, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158563 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9836, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC158563(Accession XP_(—)088606.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158563.

LOC158865 (Accession XP_(—)099000.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158865 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158865, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158865 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1389, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC158865(Accession XP_(—)099000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158865.

LOC161145 (Accession XP_(—)101622.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC161145 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC161145, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC161145 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC161145(Accession XP_(—)101622.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC161145.

LOC162967 (Accession XP_(—)091890.6) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162967 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC162967, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC162967 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18580, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC162967(Accession XP_(—)091890.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162967.

LOC163227 (Accession NP_(—)775802.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC163227 BINDING SITE1 and LOC163227BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC163227, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC163227BINDING SITE1 and LOC163227 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19173 andSEQ ID:8466 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC163227(Accession NP_(—)775802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC163227.

LOC163590 (Accession NP_(—)659471.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC163590 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC163590, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC163590 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2345, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC163590(Accession NP_(—)659471.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC163590.

LOC164153 (Accession XP_(—)089415.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC164153 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC164153, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC164153 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17694, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC164153(Accession XP_(—)089415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC164153.

LOC196214 (Accession XP_(—)116897.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196214 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196214, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196214 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC196214(Accession XP_(—)116897.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196214.

LOC196463 (Accession NP_(—)775813.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196463 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196463, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196463 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10525, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC196463(Accession NP_(—)775813.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196463.

LOC197358 (Accession XP_(—)113872.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197358 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197358, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197358 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8630, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC197358(Accession XP_(—)113872.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197358.

LOC199899 (Accession XP_(—)117153.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC199899(Accession XP_(—)117153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199899.

LOC200860 (Accession XP_(—)117289.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200860 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200860BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC200860, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200860BINDING SITE1 and LOC200860 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6951 andSEQ ID:18373 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC200860(Accession XP_(—)117289.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200860.

LOC200895 (Accession NP_(—)789785.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC200895(Accession NP_(—)789785.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200895.

LOC200916 (Accession XP_(—)114317.3) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200916 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200916, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200916 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5449, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC200916(Accession XP_(—)114317.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200916.

LOC201292 (Accession NP_(—)775818.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201292 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201292, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201292 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11829, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC201292(Accession NP_(—)775818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201292.

LOC201868 (Accession XP_(—)114393.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201868 BINDING SITE1 and LOC201868BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC201868, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201868BINDING SITE1 and LOC201868 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:542 and SEQID:7507 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC201868(Accession XP_(—)114393.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201868.

LOC202459 (Accession NP_(—)660346.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202459 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202459, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202459 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC202459(Accession NP_(—)660346.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202459.

LOC202934 (Accession XP_(—)117486.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202934 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202934, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202934 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC202934(Accession XP_(—)117486.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202934.

LOC203547 (Accession XP_(—)114719.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203547 BINDING SITE1 and LOC203547BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC203547, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203547BINDING SITE1 and LOC203547 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:828 and SEQID:17521 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC203547(Accession XP_(—)114719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203547.

LOC219293 (Accession XP_(—)166599.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14079, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC219293(Accession XP_(—)166599.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219293.

LOC219731 (Accession XP_(—)167596.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC219731(Accession XP_(—)167596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219731.

LOC220074 (Accession NP_(—)660352.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220074 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220074, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220074 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9729, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC220074(Accession NP_(—)660352.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220074.

LOC220980 (Accession XP_(—)167629.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220980 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220980, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220980 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4661, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC220980(Accession XP_(—)167629.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220980.

LOC221405 (Accession XP_(—)168138.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221405 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221405, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221405 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14485, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC221405(Accession XP_(—)168138.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221405.

LOC221601 (Accession XP_(—)168071.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221601 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221601, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221601 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4758, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC221601(Accession XP_(—)168071.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221601.

LOC221663 (Accession XP_(—)168131.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4068, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC221663(Accession XP_(—)168131.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221663.

LOC221946 (Accession XP_(—)168340.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17132, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC221946(Accession XP_(—)168340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221946.

LOC221960 (Accession XP_(—)165859.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221960 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221960, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221960 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3459, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC221960(Accession XP_(—)165859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221960.

LOC222057 (Accession XP_(—)166594.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222057 BINDING SITE1 and LOC222057BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC222057, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222057BINDING SITE1 and LOC222057 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8135 andSEQ ID:9877 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC222057(Accession XP_(—)166594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222057.

LOC222224 (Accession XP_(—)168473.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222224 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222224, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222224 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC222224(Accession XP_(—)168473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222224.

LOC252983 (Accession XP_(—)170858.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC252983 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC252983, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC252983 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC252983(Accession XP_(—)170858.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC252983.

LOC255131 (Accession XP_(—)171131.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255131 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255131, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255131 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1329, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC255131(Accession XP_(—)171131.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255131.

LOC255338 (Accession XP_(—)171105.3) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255338 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255338, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255338 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC255338(Accession XP_(—)171105.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255338.

LOC255458 (Accession XP_(—)173150.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255458 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255458, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255458 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC255458(Accession XP_(—)173150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255458.

LOC255975 (Accession XP_(—)171083.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255975 BINDING SITE1 and LOC255975BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC255975, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255975BINDING SITE1 and LOC255975 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:829 and SEQID:8135 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC255975(Accession XP_(—)171083.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255975.

LOC256614 (Accession XP_(—)172864.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256614 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256614, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256614 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14850, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC256614(Accession XP_(—)172864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256614.

LOC282919 (Accession XP_(—)212607.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282919 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282919, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282919 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9471, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC282919(Accession XP_(—)212607.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282919.

LOC282956 (Accession XP_(—)212649.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282956 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282956, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282956 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9471, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC282956(Accession XP_(—)212649.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282956.

LOC282980 (Accession XP_(—)210840.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282980 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282980, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282980 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC282980(Accession XP_(—)210840.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282980.

LOC282997 (Accession XP_(—)208473.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282997 BINDING SITE1 and LOC282997BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC282997, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282997BINDING SITE1 and LOC282997 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18319 andSEQ ID:3573 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC282997(Accession XP_(—)208473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282997.

LOC283031 (Accession XP_(—)210859.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283031 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7798, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283031(Accession XP_(—)210859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283031.

LOC283046 (Accession XP_(—)208495.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283046 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283046, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283046 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9872, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283046(Accession XP_(—)208495.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283046.

LOC283061 (Accession XP_(—)210875.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283061 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283061, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283061 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8704, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283061(Accession XP_(—)210875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283061.

LOC283089 (Accession XP_(—)210885.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283089 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283089, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283089 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283089(Accession XP_(—)210885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283089.

LOC283112 (Accession XP_(—)210890.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283112 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283112, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283112 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12579, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283112(Accession XP_(—)210890.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283112.

LOC283119 (Accession XP_(—)210895.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283119 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283119, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283119 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1059, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283119(Accession XP_(—)210895.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283119.

LOC283120 (Accession XP_(—)208516.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283120 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283120, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283120 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18374, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283120(Accession XP_(—)208516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283120.

LOC283130 (Accession XP_(—)208525.3) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283130 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283130, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283130 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13623, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283130(Accession XP_(—)208525.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283130.

LOC283177 (Accession XP_(—)210903.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3801, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283177(Accession XP_(—)210903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283177.

LOC283215 (Accession XP_(—)208555.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283215 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283215, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283215 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283215(Accession XP_(—)208555.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283215.

LOC283293 (Accession XP_(—)210962.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3960, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283293(Accession XP_(—)210962.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283293.

LOC283323 (Accession XP_(—)210973.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283323 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283323, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283323 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:620, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283323(Accession XP_(—)210973.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283323.

LOC283336 (Accession XP_(—)208620.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283336 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283336, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283336 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283336(Accession XP_(—)208620.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283336.

LOC283387 (Accession XP_(—)211007.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19818, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283387(Accession XP_(—)211007.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283387.

LOC283394 (Accession XP_(—)211021.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283394 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283394, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283394 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9191, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283394(Accession XP_(—)211021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283394.

LOC283484 (Accession XP_(—)211053.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283484 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283484, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283484 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283484(Accession XP_(—)211053.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283484.

LOC283487 (Accession XP_(—)211062.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283487 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283487, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283487 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4891, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283487(Accession XP_(—)211062.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283487.

LOC283551 (Accession XP_(—)211110.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283551 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283551BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283551, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283551BINDING SITE1 and LOC283551 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17293 andSEQ ID:18515 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283551(Accession XP_(—)211110.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283551.

LOC283575 (Accession XP_(—)211095.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283575 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283575, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283575 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6798, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283575(Accession XP_(—)211095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283575.

LOC283590 (Accession XP_(—)208741.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283590 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283590, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283590 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283590(Accession XP_(—)208741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283590.

LOC283641 (Accession XP_(—)208764.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283641 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283641, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283641 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10286, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283641(Accession XP_(—)208764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283641.

LOC283655 (Accession XP_(—)211144.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283655 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283655, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283655 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283655(Accession XP_(—)211144.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283655.

LOC283728 (Accession XP_(—)211183.3) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283728 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283728, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283728 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19012, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283728(Accession XP_(—)211183.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283728.

LOC283767 (Accession XP_(—)208835.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283767 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283767, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283767 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1069, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283767(Accession XP_(—)208835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283767.

LOC283889 (Accession XP_(—)208899.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283889 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283889, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283889 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12163, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283889(Accession XP_(—)208899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283889.

LOC283928 (Accession XP_(—)208909.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283928 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283928, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283928 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8866, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC283928(Accession XP_(—)208909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283928.

LOC284001 (Accession XP_(—)208958.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284001 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284001, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284001 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14012, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284001(Accession XP_(—)208958.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284001.

LOC284016 (Accession XP_(—)211298.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284016 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284016, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284016 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284016(Accession XP_(—)211298.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284016.

LOC284041 (Accession XP_(—)211309.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284041 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284041, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284041 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284041(Accession XP_(—)211309.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284041.

LOC284063 (Accession XP_(—)208992.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284063 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284063BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284063, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284063BINDING SITE1 and LOC284063 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7960 andSEQ ID:9729 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284063(Accession XP_(—)208992.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284063.

LOC284074 (Accession XP_(—)211321.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284074 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284074, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284074 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1935, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284074(Accession XP_(—)211321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284074.

LOC284095 (Accession XP_(—)211324.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284095 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284095BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284095, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284095BINDING SITE1 through LOC284095 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:6762,SEQ ID:11871 and SEQ ID:3941 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284095(Accession XP_(—)211324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284095.

LOC284098 (Accession XP_(—)209008.3) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284098 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284098, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284098 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284098(Accession XP_(—)209008.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284098.

LOC284101 (Accession XP_(—)209019.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284101 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284101, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284101 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284101(Accession XP_(—)209019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284101.

LOC284102 (Accession XP_(—)211327.3) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284102 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284102BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284102, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284102BINDING SITE1 through LOC284102 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:6048,SEQ ID:9397, SEQ ID:4684 and SEQ ID:15652 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284102(Accession XP_(—)211327.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284102.

LOC284117 (Accession XP_(—)209024.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284117 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284117, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284117 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3205, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284117(Accession XP_(—)209024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284117.

LOC284135 (Accession XP_(—)209032.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284135 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284135, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284135 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2340, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284135(Accession XP_(—)209032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284135.

LOC284183 (Accession XP_(—)209059.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284183 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284183BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284183, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284183BINDING SITE1 and LOC284183 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4891 andSEQ ID:9729 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284183(Accession XP_(—)209059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284183.

LOC284186 (Accession XP_(—)209060.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284186 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284186, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284186 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18663, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284186(Accession XP_(—)209060.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284186.

LOC284191 (Accession XP_(—)211377.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284191 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284191, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284191 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284191(Accession XP_(—)211377.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284191.

LOC284260 (Accession XP_(—)211408.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284260 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284260, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284260 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8657, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284260(Accession XP_(—)211408.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284260.

LOC284276 (Accession XP_(—)211412.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284276 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284276, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284276 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284276(Accession XP_(—)211412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284276.

LOC284294 (Accession XP_(—)211421.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284294 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284294, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284294 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13205, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284294(Accession XP_(—)211421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284294.

LOC284305 (Accession XP_(—)211425.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284305 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284305, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284305 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4957, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284305(Accession XP_(—)211425.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284305.

LOC284317 (Accession XP_(—)209162.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284317 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284317, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284317 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16453, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284317(Accession XP_(—)209162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284317.

LOC284337 (Accession XP_(—)211434.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284337 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284337, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284337 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12960, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284337(Accession XP_(—)211434.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284337.

LOC284361 (Accession NP_(—)778233.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284361 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284361, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284361 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11166, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284361(Accession NP_(—)778233.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284361.

LOC284362 (Accession XP_(—)211435.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284362 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284362, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284362 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284362(Accession XP_(—)211435.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284362.

LOC284421 (Accession XP_(—)209200.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284421 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284421BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284421, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284421BINDING SITE1 and LOC284421 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10044 andSEQ ID:2187 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284421(Accession XP_(—)209200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284421.

LOC284426 (Accession XP_(—)209198.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284426 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284426BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284426, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284426BINDING SITE1 through LOC284426 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:20053,SEQ ID:19721, SEQ ID:9681 and SEQ ID:7372 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284426(Accession XP_(—)209198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284426.

LOC284436 (Accession XP_(—)290862.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284436 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284436, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284436 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284436(Accession XP_(—)290862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284436.

LOC284454 (Accession XP_(—)209216.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284454 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284454, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284454 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284454(Accession XP_(—)209216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284454.

LOC284456 (Accession XP_(—)211470.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284456 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284456, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284456 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18780, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284456(Accession XP_(—)211470.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284456.

LOC284464 (Accession XP_(—)209221.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284464 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284464, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284464 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284464(Accession XP_(—)209221.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284464.

LOC284471 (Accession XP_(—)209225.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284471 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284471BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284471, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284471BINDING SITE1 and LOC284471 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6824 andSEQ ID:6873 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284471(Accession XP_(—)209225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284471.

LOC284475 (Accession XP_(—)211478.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6825, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284475(Accession XP_(—)211478.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284475.

LOC284512 (Accession XP_(—)211500.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284512 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284512, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284512 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13007, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284512(Accession XP_(—)211500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284512.

LOC284514 (Accession XP_(—)209244.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284514 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284514, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284514 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16576, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284514(Accession XP_(—)209244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284514.

LOC284568 (Accession XP_(—)209263.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284568 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284568, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284568 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4506, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284568(Accession XP_(—)209263.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284568.

LOC284587 (Accession XP_(—)209278.3) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9877, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284587(Accession XP_(—)209278.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284587.

LOC284630 (Accession XP_(—)211562.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284630 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284630, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284630 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15653, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284630(Accession XP_(—)211562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284630.

LOC284701 (Accession XP_(—)294994.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284701 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284701, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284701 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8135, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284701(Accession XP_(—)294994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284701.

LOC284723 (Accession XP_(—)211602.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284723 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284723, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284723 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1735, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284723(Accession XP_(—)211602.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284723.

LOC284745 (Accession XP_(—)211620.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284745 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284745, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284745 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284745(Accession XP_(—)211620.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284745.

LOC284837 (Accession XP_(—)211658.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284837 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284837, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284837 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18808, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284837(Accession XP_(—)211658.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284837.

LOC284865 (Accession XP_(—)211672.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284865 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284865BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284865, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284865BINDING SITE1 and LOC284865 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10282 andSEQ ID:16817 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284865(Accession XP_(—)211672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284865.

LOC284934 (Accession XP_(—)211696.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284934 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284934, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284934 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18766, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC284934(Accession XP_(—)211696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284934.

LOC285001 (Accession XP_(—)211730.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285001 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285001, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285001 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285001(Accession XP_(—)211730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285001.

LOC285026 (Accession XP_(—)209440.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285026 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285026BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285026, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285026BINDING SITE1 and LOC285026 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3961 andSEQ ID:6793 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285026(Accession XP_(—)209440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285026.

LOC285033 (Accession XP_(—)211739.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285033 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285033, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285033 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285033(Accession XP_(—)211739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285033.

LOC285058 (Accession XP_(—)211753.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285058 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285058, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285058 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9309, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285058(Accession XP_(—)211753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285058.

LOC285083 (Accession XP_(—)209464.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285083 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285083, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285083 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285083(Accession XP_(—)209464.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285083.

LOC285088 (Accession XP_(—)209465.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285088 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285088BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285088, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285088BINDING SITE1 and LOC285088 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9680 andSEQ ID:10075 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285088(Accession XP_(—)209465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285088.

LOC285136 (Accession XP_(—)211777.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285136 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285136, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285136 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285136(Accession XP_(—)211777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285136.

LOC285221 (Accession XP_(—)209521.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285221 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285221, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285221 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285221(Accession XP_(—)209521.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285221.

LOC285231 (Accession XP_(—)211813.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285231 BINDING SITE1 through LOC285231BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285231, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285231BINDING SITE1 through LOC285231 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:7578,SEQ ID:16034 and SEQ ID:8476 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285231(Accession XP_(—)211813.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285231.

LOC285299 (Accession XP_(—)209554.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285299 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285299, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285299 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2404, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285299(Accession XP_(—)209554.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285299.

LOC285334 (Accession XP_(—)211844.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285334 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285334, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285334 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16422, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285334(Accession XP_(—)211844.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285334.

LOC285344 (Accession XP_(—)211853.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285344 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285344, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285344 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4229, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285344(Accession XP_(—)211853.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285344.

LOC285345 (Accession XP_(—)211854.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285345 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285345, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285345 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2368, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285345(Accession XP_(—)211854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285345.

LOC285363 (Accession XP_(—)211870.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285363 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285363, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285363 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14046, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285363(Accession XP_(—)211870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285363.

LOC285398 (Accession XP_(—)209593.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285398 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285398, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285398 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285398(Accession XP_(—)209593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285398.

LOC285540 (Accession XP_(—)209654.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285540 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285540, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285540 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285540(Accession XP_(—)209654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285540.

LOC285587 (Accession XP_(—)211947.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285587(Accession XP_(—)211947.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285587.

LOC285589 (Accession XP_(—)209671.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285589 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285589BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285589, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285589BINDING SITE1 and LOC285589 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11982 andSEQ ID:6398 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285589(Accession XP_(—)209671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285589.

LOC285626 (Accession XP_(—)211959.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285626 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285626, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285626 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14142, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285626(Accession XP_(—)211959.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285626.

LOC285638 (Accession XP_(—)209693.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285638 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285638, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285638 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285638(Accession XP_(—)209693.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285638.

LOC285683 (Accession XP_(—)211980.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285683 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285683, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285683 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285683(Accession XP_(—)211980.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285683.

LOC285722 (Accession XP_(—)211997.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285722 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285722, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285722 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19086, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285722(Accession XP_(—)211997.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285722.

LOC285744 (Accession XP_(—)209743.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285744 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285744BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285744, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285744BINDING SITE1 and LOC285744 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8764 andSEQ ID:17380 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285744(Accession XP_(—)209743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285744.

LOC285747 (Accession XP_(—)209742.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285747 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285747BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285747, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285747BINDING SITE1 and LOC285747 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6072 andSEQ ID:13313 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285747(Accession XP_(—)209742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285747.

LOC285749 (Accession XP_(—)212010.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285749 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285749, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285749 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4758, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285749(Accession XP_(—)212010.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285749.

LOC285760 (Accession XP_(—)209750.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285760 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285760, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285760 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285760(Accession XP_(—)209750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285760.

LOC285822 (Accession XP_(—)209777.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285822 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285822, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285822 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285822(Accession XP_(—)209777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285822.

LOC285835 (Accession XP_(—)212057.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285835 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285835, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285835 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9471, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285835(Accession XP_(—)212057.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285835.

LOC285842 (Accession XP_(—)212041.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285842 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285842, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285842 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10492, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285842(Accession XP_(—)212041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285842.

LOC285843 (Accession XP_(—)212034.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285843 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285843, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285843 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285843(Accession XP_(—)212034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285843.

LOC285847 (Accession XP_(—)212045.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285847 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285847, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285847 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10601, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285847(Accession XP_(—)212045.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285847.

LOC285922 (Accession XP_(—)209822.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285922 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285922, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285922 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8542, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285922(Accession XP_(—)209822.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285922.

LOC285923 (Accession XP_(—)212104.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285923 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285923, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285923 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285923(Accession XP_(—)212104.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285923.

LOC285930 (Accession XP_(—)209818.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285930 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285930BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285930, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285930BINDING SITE1 and LOC285930 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6763 andSEQ ID:18902 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285930(Accession XP_(—)209818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285930.

LOC285958 (Accession XP_(—)212099.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285958 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285958, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285958 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10240, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285958(Accession XP_(—)212099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285958.

LOC285961 (Accession XP_(—)209833.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285961 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285961, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285961 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12547, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285961(Accession XP_(—)209833.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285961.

LOC285969 (Accession XP_(—)209842.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285969 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285969, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285969 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1953, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285969(Accession XP_(—)209842.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285969.

LOC285972 (Accession XP_(—)212105.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285972 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285972, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285972 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9694, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285972(Accession XP_(—)212105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285972.

LOC285999 (Accession XP_(—)212120.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11099, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC285999(Accession XP_(—)212120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285999.

LOC286029 (Accession XP_(—)209866.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286029 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286029, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286029 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3117, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC286029(Accession XP_(—)209866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286029.

LOC286058 (Accession XP_(—)212158.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286058 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286058, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286058 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15856, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC286058(Accession XP_(—)212158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286058.

LOC286078 (Accession XP_(—)212163.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286078 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286078BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286078, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286078BINDING SITE1 and LOC286078 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8047 andSEQ ID:13047 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC286078(Accession XP_(—)212163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286078.

LOC286103 (Accession NP_(—)848630.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286103 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC286103, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC286103 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5123, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC286103(Accession NP_(—)848630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286103.

LOC286103 (Accession XP_(—)209897.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286103 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC286103, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC286103 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5123, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC286103(Accession XP_(—)209897.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286103.

LOC286186 (Accession XP_(—)212219.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286186 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286186, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286186 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5503, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC286186(Accession XP_(—)212219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286186.

LOC286191 (Accession XP_(—)212217.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286191 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286191, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286191 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5905, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC286191(Accession XP_(—)212217.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286191.

LOC286207 (Accession XP_(—)209941.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286207 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286207, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286207 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15150, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC286207(Accession XP_(—)209941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286207.

LOC286208 (Accession XP_(—)212230.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286208 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286208BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286208, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286208BINDING SITE1 and LOC286208 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12103 andSEQ ID:18679 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC286208(Accession XP_(—)212230.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286208.

LOC286334 (Accession XP_(—)303033.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286334 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286334, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286334 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10661, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC286334(Accession XP_(—)303033.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286334.

LOC286341 (Accession XP_(—)212278.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286341 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286341, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286341 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC286341(Accession XP_(—)212278.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286341.

LOC286356 (Accession XP_(—)212290.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286356 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286356, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286356 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13314, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC286356(Accession XP_(—)212290.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286356.

LOC286359 (Accession XP_(—)212288.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286359 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286359, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286359 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC286359(Accession XP_(—)212288.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286359.

LOC286401 (Accession XP_(—)212310.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286401 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286401, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286401 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1364, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC286401(Accession XP_(—)212310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286401.

LOC286435 (Accession XP_(—)210047.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286435 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286435, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286435 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC286435(Accession XP_(—)210047.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286435.

LOC286437 (Accession XP_(—)210050.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286437 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286437, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286437 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15960, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC286437(Accession XP_(—)210050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286437.

LOC286441 (Accession XP_(—)212319.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286441 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286441, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286441 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9998, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC286441(Accession XP_(—)212319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286441.

LOC338575 (Accession XP_(—)290473.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338575 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338575, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338575 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC338575(Accession XP_(—)290473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338575.

LOC338612 (Accession XP_(—)294668.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338612 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338612, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338612 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC338612(Accession XP_(—)294668.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338612.

LOC338645 (Accession XP_(—)290494.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338645 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338645BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338645, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338645BINDING SITE1 and LOC338645 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13444 andSEQ ID:2827 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC338645(Accession XP_(—)290494.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338645.

LOC338709 (Accession XP_(—)211595.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338709 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338709BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338709, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338709BINDING SITE1 and LOC338709 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8135 andSEQ ID:9877 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC338709(Accession XP_(—)211595.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338709.

LOC338773 (Accession XP_(—)290570.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338773 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338773, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338773 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC338773(Accession XP_(—)290570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338773.

LOC338799 (Accession NP_(—)848633.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338799 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC338799, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC338799 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14539, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC338799(Accession NP_(—)848633.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338799.

LOC338817 (Accession XP_(—)290588.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC338817(Accession XP_(—)290588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338817.

LOC338864 (Accession XP_(—)294731.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338864 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338864, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338864 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16899, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC338864(Accession XP_(—)294731.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338864.

LOC338899 (Accession XP_(—)294740.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8395, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC338899(Accession XP_(—)294740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338899.

LOC338917 (Accession XP_(—)290610.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338917 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338917, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338917 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8024, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC338917(Accession XP_(—)290610.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338917.

LOC338991 (Accession XP_(—)290663.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338991 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338991, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338991 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1069, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC338991(Accession XP_(—)290663.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338991.

LOC338999 (Accession XP_(—)290659.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1069, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC338999(Accession XP_(—)290659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338999.

LOC339077 (Accession XP_(—)294802.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9695, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339077(Accession XP_(—)294802.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339077.

LOC339078 (Accession XP_(—)290692.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339078 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339078, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339078 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9304, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339078(Accession XP_(—)290692.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339078.

LOC339091 (Accession XP_(—)290239.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339091 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339091, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339091 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339091(Accession XP_(—)290239.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339091.

LOC339146 (Accession XP_(—)294825.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339146 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2752, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339146(Accession XP_(—)294825.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339146.

LOC339178 (Accession XP_(—)290742.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339178 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339178, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339178 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19259, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339178(Accession XP_(—)290742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339178.

LOC339201 (Accession XP_(—)290756.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7031, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339201(Accession XP_(—)290756.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339201.

LOC339216 (Accession XP_(—)290762.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339216 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339216, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339216 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339216(Accession XP_(—)290762.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339216.

LOC339282 (Accession XP_(—)294900.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339282(Accession XP_(—)294900.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339282.

LOC339283 (Accession XP_(—)294899.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339283 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339283BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339283, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339283BINDING SITE1 and LOC339283 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12131 andSEQ ID:2800 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339283(Accession XP_(—)294899.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339283.

LOC339325 (Accession XP_(—)290830.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339325 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339325BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339325, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339325BINDING SITE1 and LOC339325 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:20083 andSEQ ID:9527 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339325(Accession XP_(—)290830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339325.

LOC339400 (Accession XP_(—)294926.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339400 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339400, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339400 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17876, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339400(Accession XP_(—)294926.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339400.

LOC339459 (Accession XP_(—)290907.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339459 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339459BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339459, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339459BINDING SITE1 and LOC339459 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:537 and SEQID:4044 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339459(Accession XP_(—)290907.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339459.

LOC339492 (Accession XP_(—)290919.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339492 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339492BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339492, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339492BINDING SITE1 and LOC339492 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3503 andSEQ ID:1590 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339492(Accession XP_(—)290919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339492.

LOC339577 (Accession XP_(—)295005.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339577 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339577, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339577 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18440, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339577(Accession XP_(—)295005.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339577.

LOC339600 (Accession XP_(—)295014.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339600 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339600, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339600 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18533, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339600(Accession XP_(—)295014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339600.

LOC339635 (Accession XP_(—)293210.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339635 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339635, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339635 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19918, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339635(Accession XP_(—)293210.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339635.

LOC339685 (Accession XP_(—)295032.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339685 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339685, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339685 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339685(Accession XP_(—)295032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339685.

LOC339694 (Accession XP_(—)295035.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339694 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339694BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339694, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339694BINDING SITE1 and LOC339694 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7230 andSEQ ID:12466 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339694(Accession XP_(—)295035.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339694.

LOC339720 (Accession XP_(—)295041.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339720 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339720, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339720 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339720(Accession XP_(—)295041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339720.

LOC339738 (Accession XP_(—)295048.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339738 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339738, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339738 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7722, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339738(Accession XP_(—)295048.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339738.

LOC339751 (Accession XP_(—)295053.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339751 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339751, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339751 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13172, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339751(Accession XP_(—)295053.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339751.

LOC339803 (Accession XP_(—)295072.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339803 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339803, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339803 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339803(Accession XP_(—)295072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339803.

LOC339807 (Accession XP_(—)295070.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339807 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339807, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339807 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11926, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339807(Accession XP_(—)295070.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339807.

LOC339809 (Accession XP_(—)291020.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339809 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339809, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339809 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17851, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339809(Accession XP_(—)291020.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339809.

LOC339813 (Accession XP_(—)295074.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10359, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339813(Accession XP_(—)295074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339813.

LOC339833 (Accession XP_(—)291031.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339833 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339833, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339833 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17042, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339833(Accession XP_(—)291031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339833.

LOC339907 (Accession XP_(—)291065.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339907 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339907, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339907 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8327, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339907(Accession XP_(—)291065.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339907.

LOC339942 (Accession XP_(—)295107.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339942 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339942, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339942 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11400, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC339942(Accession XP_(—)295107.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339942.

LOC340125 (Accession XP_(—)291150.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340125 BINDING SITE1 and LOC340125BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC340125, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340125BINDING SITE1 and LOC340125 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9877 andSEQ ID:8135 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC340125(Accession XP_(—)291150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340125.

LOC340138 (Accession XP_(—)291153.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340138 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340138, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340138 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2497, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC340138(Accession XP_(—)291153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340138.

LOC340170 (Accession XP_(—)291160.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340170 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340170, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340170 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1195, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC340170(Accession XP_(—)291160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340170.

LOC340227 (Accession XP_(—)291203.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340227 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340227, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340227 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8135, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC340227(Accession XP_(—)291203.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340227.

LOC340249 (Accession XP_(—)291211.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340249 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340249, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340249 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC340249(Accession XP_(—)291211.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340249.

LOC340290 (Accession XP_(—)291214.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340290 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340290, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340290 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8135, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC340290(Accession XP_(—)291214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340290.

LOC340321 (Accession XP_(—)295212.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340321 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340321, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340321 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1655, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC340321(Accession XP_(—)295212.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340321.

LOC340390 (Accession XP_(—)291269.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340390 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340390, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340390 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1473, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC340390(Accession XP_(—)291269.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340390.

LOC340414 (Accession XP_(—)295240.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340414 BINDING SITE1 and LOC340414BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC340414, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340414BINDING SITE1 and LOC340414 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7368 andSEQ ID:13658 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC340414(Accession XP_(—)295240.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340414.

LOC340494 (Accession XP_(—)290428.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340494 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340494, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340494 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19097, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC340494(Accession XP_(—)290428.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340494.

LOC340512 (Accession XP_(—)295262.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340512 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340512, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340512 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9452, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC340512(Accession XP_(—)295262.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340512.

LOC340528 (Accession XP_(—)295268.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340528 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340528, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340528 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14406, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC340528(Accession XP_(—)295268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340528.

LOC342926 (Accession XP_(—)292790.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342926 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342926, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342926 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC342926(Accession XP_(—)292790.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342926.

LOC343803 (Accession XP_(—)297895.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC343803 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC343803, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC343803 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14285, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC343803(Accession XP_(—)297895.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC343803.

LOC346653 (Accession XP_(—)294357.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346653 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC346653, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346653 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC346653(Accession XP_(—)294357.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346653.

LOC347848 (Accession XP_(—)302609.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347848 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347848, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347848 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16961, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC347848(Accession XP_(—)302609.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347848.

LOC347918 (Accession XP_(—)300565.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347918 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347918, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347918 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC347918(Accession XP_(—)300565.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347918.

LOC348094 (Accession XP_(—)300615.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348094 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348094, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348094 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16020, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348094(Accession XP_(—)300615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348094.

LOC348113 (Accession XP_(—)300623.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348113 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1069, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348113(Accession XP_(—)300623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348113.

LOC348137 (Accession XP_(—)300635.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1069, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348137(Accession XP_(—)300635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348137.

LOC348142 (Accession XP_(—)300636.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348142 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1069, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348142(Accession XP_(—)300636.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348142.

LOC348235 (Accession XP_(—)300670.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348235 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348235, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348235 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16390, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348235(Accession XP_(—)300670.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348235.

LOC348262 (Accession XP_(—)300683.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348262 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348262, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348262 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19609, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348262(Accession XP_(—)300683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348262.

LOC348378 (Accession XP_(—)300723.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348378 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348378, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348378 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348378(Accession XP_(—)300723.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348378.

LOC348393 (Accession XP_(—)302741.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348393 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348393, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348393 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10000, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348393(Accession XP_(—)302741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348393.

LOC348396 (Accession XP_(—)300729.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348396 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348396, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348396 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17091, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348396(Accession XP_(—)300729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348396.

LOC348402 (Accession XP_(—)300730.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348402 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348402BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348402, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348402BINDING SITE1 and LOC348402 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3503 andSEQ ID:1590 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348402(Accession XP_(—)300730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348402.

LOC348474 (Accession XP_(—)209299.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348474 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348474, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348474 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13205, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348474(Accession XP_(—)209299.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348474.

LOC348488 (Accession XP_(—)300352.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348488 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348488, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348488 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7579, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348488(Accession XP_(—)300352.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348488.

LOC348503 (Accession XP_(—)300762.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348503 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348503, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348503 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14079, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348503(Accession XP_(—)300762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348503.

LOC348504 (Accession XP_(—)300769.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348504 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348504BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348504, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348504BINDING SITE1 and LOC348504 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:542 and SEQID:7507 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348504(Accession XP_(—)300769.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348504.

LOC348508 (Accession XP_(—)302806.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348508 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348508BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348508, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348508BINDING SITE1 and LOC348508 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8135 andSEQ ID:9877 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348508(Accession XP_(—)302806.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348508.

LOC348532 (Accession XP_(—)302818.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348532 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348532, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348532 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10000, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348532(Accession XP_(—)302818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348532.

LOC348567 (Accession XP_(—)300378.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348567 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348567, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348567 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348567(Accession XP_(—)300378.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348567.

LOC348687 (Accession XP_(—)302853.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348687 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348687, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348687 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4582, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348687(Accession XP_(—)302853.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348687.

LOC348790 (Accession XP_(—)300843.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348790 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348790, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348790 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18680, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348790(Accession XP_(—)300843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348790.

LOC348797 (Accession XP_(—)302888.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348797 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348797, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348797 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:750, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348797(Accession XP_(—)302888.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348797.

LOC348842 (Accession XP_(—)300861.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348842 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348842, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348842 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9877, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348842(Accession XP_(—)300861.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348842.

LOC348843 (Accession XP_(—)302903.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348843 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348843BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348843, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348843BINDING SITE1 and LOC348843 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:542 and SEQID:7507 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348843(Accession XP_(—)302903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348843.

LOC348909 (Accession XP_(—)300875.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348909(Accession XP_(—)300875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348909.

LOC348938 (Accession XP_(—)300883.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348938 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348938, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348938 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15195, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348938(Accession XP_(—)300883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348938.

LOC348995 (Accession XP_(—)300434.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348995 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348995, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348995 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6161, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC348995(Accession XP_(—)300434.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348995.

LOC349075 (Accession XP_(—)300932.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349075 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349075, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349075 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8631, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC349075(Accession XP_(—)300932.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349075.

LOC349101 (Accession XP_(—)173186.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349101 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349101, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349101 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3432, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC349101(Accession XP_(—)173186.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349101.

LOC349169 (Accession XP_(—)302978.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349169 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349169, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349169 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7284, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC349169(Accession XP_(—)302978.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349169.

LOC349170 (Accession XP_(—)300969.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349170 BINDING SITE1 through LOC349170BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349170, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349170BINDING SITE1 through LOC349170 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:14615,SEQ ID:20159 and SEQ ID:20022 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC349170(Accession XP_(—)300969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349170.

LOC349236 (Accession XP_(—)300988.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349236 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349236, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349236 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17381, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC349236(Accession XP_(—)300988.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349236.

LOC349261 (Accession XP_(—)300998.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349261 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349261, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349261 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC349261(Accession XP_(—)300998.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349261.

LOC349360 (Accession XP_(—)088528.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349360 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349360, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349360 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6478, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC349360(Accession XP_(—)088528.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349360.

LOC349430 (Accession XP_(—)301084.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349430 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349430, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349430 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC349430(Accession XP_(—)301084.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349430.

LOC349440 (Accession XP_(—)300513.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349440 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349440, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349440 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9876, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC349440(Accession XP_(—)300513.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349440.

LOC51193 (Accession NP_(—)057415.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51193 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51193,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51193 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4293, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC51193(Accession NP_(—)057415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51193.

LOC55954 (Accession NP_(—)061976.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC55954 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC55954,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC55954 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5283, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC55954(Accession NP_(—)061976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC55954.

LOC90408 (Accession XP_(—)031517.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90408 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90408,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90408 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16149, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC90408(Accession XP_(—)031517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90408.

LOC90485 (Accession XP_(—)032059.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90485 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90485,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90485 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2914, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC90485(Accession XP_(—)032059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90485.

LOC91250 (Accession XP_(—)037135.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91250 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91250,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91250 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18320, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC91250(Accession XP_(—)037135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91250.

LOC92597 (Accession NP_(—)775739.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92597 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92597,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92597 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4501, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC92597(Accession NP_(—)775739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92597.

LOC93463 (Accession XP_(—)051528.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93463 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93463,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93463 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1098, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of LOC93463(Accession XP_(—)051528.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93463.

Low density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 4 (LRP4, AccessionXP_(—)035037.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LRP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LRP4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LRP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16726, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Low densitylipoprotein receptor-related protein 4 (LRP4, Accession XP_(—)035037.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LRP4.

Lymphocyte antigen 6 complex, locus g6c (LY6G6C, AccessionNP_(—)079537.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LY6G6C BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LY6G6C, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LY6G6C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11181, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Lymphocyteantigen 6 complex, locus g6c (LY6G6C, Accession NP_(—)079537.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LY6G6C.

Leucine zipper, putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, AccessionNP_(—)066300.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LZTS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LZTS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LZTS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1073, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Leucine zipper,putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, Accession NP_(—)066300.1), a genewhich is an essential component of the nucleoskeleton. potential role incrosslinking filaments or anchoring other molecules. it is essential forgrowth. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LZTS1.

The function of LZTS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. MAC30 (AccessionXP_(—)031536.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAC30 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAC30, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAC30 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15124, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MAC30 (AccessionXP_(—)031536.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAC30.

Mannosidase, beta a, lysosomal-like (MANBAL, Accession NP_(—)071360.1)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MANBALBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MANBAL, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMANBAL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18033, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Mannosidase, betaa, lysosomal-like (MANBAL, Accession NP_(—)071360.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MANBAL.

Microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 beta (MAP1LC3B, AccessionNP_(—)073729.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP1LC3B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAP1LC3B, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MAP1LC3B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18525,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 beta (MAP1LC3B, AccessionNP_(—)073729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAP1LC3B.

MAPA (Accession NP_(—)660299.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAPA BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAPA, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MAPA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17799, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MAPA (AccessionNP_(—)660299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPA.

Microtubule-associated protein tau (MAPT, Accession NP_(—)776088.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAPT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MAPT, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAPT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18784, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein tau (MAPT, Accession NP_(—)776088.1), agene which Microtubule-associated protein tau; promotes microtubuleassembly. and therefore is associated with Frontotemporal dementia,pallidopontonigral degeneration, pick disease-like dementia, pickdisease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Frontotemporal dementia, pallidopontonigraldegeneration, pick disease-like dementia, pick disease, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MAPT.

The function of MAPT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM200.2. Map/microtubuleaffinity-regulating kinase 2 (MARK2, Accession NP_(—)059672.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MARK2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MARK2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MARK2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8182,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Map/microtubuleaffinity-regulating kinase 2 (MARK2, Accession NP_(—)059672.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MARK2.

Map/microtubule affinity-regulating kinase 2 (MARK2, AccessionNP_(—)004945.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MARK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MARK2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MARK2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Map/microtubuleaffinity-regulating kinase 2 (MARK2, Accession NP_(—)004945.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MARK2.

Mcm10 minichromosome maintenance deficient 10 (s. cerevisiae) (MCM10,Accession NP_(—)060988.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCM10 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MCM10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCM10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6797, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Mcm10minichromosome maintenance deficient 10 (s. cerevisiae) (MCM10,Accession NP_(—)060988.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MCM10.

Mediterranean fever (MEFV, Accession NP_(—)000234.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEFV BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MEFV, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEFV BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5889, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Mediterraneanfever (MEFV, Accession NP_(—)000234.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MEFV.

MGC10200 (Accession NP_(—)659497.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10200 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10200,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10200 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5932, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC10200(Accession NP_(—)659497.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10200.

MGC10818 (Accession NP_(—)085045.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10818 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10818,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10818 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14416, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC10818(Accession NP_(—)085045.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10818.

MGC10986 (Accession NP_(—)085053.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10986 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10986,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10986 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC10986(Accession NP_(—)085053.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10986.

MGC11386 (Accession NP_(—)116322.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC11386 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11386,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11386 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4993, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC11386(Accession NP_(—)116322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC11386.

MGC13024 (Accession NP_(—)689501.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16302, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC13024(Accession NP_(—)689501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13024.

MGC13138 (Accession NP_(—)219363.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13138 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13138,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13138 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10825, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC13138(Accession NP_(—)219363.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13138.

MGC14289 (Accession NP_(—)542391.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14289 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14289,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14289 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13575, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC14289(Accession NP_(—)542391.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14289.

MGC14386 (Accession NP_(—)291022.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14386 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14386,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14386 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC14386(Accession NP_(—)291022.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14386.

MGC14836 (Accession NP_(—)219480.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14836 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14836,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14836 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12819, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC14836(Accession NP_(—)219480.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14836.

MGC15606 (Accession NP_(—)659474.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15606 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15606,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15606 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC15606(Accession NP_(—)659474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15606.

MGC21675 (Accession NP_(—)443093.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC21675 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC21675,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC21675 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1835, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC21675(Accession NP_(—)443093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC21675.

MGC2452 (Accession NP_(—)116033.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2452 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2452,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2452 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6351, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC2452(Accession NP_(—)116033.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2452.

MGC2474 (Accession NP_(—)076420.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2474 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2474,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2474 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5948, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC2474(Accession NP_(—)076420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2474.

MGC26979 (Accession NP_(—)714915.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC26979 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC26979,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC26979 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15483, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC26979(Accession NP_(—)714915.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC26979.

MGC27345 (Accession XP_(—)300964.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC27345 BINDING SITE1 and MGC27345BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MGC27345, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC27345 BINDING SITE1 and MGC27345 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:10537 and SEQ ID:8394 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC27345(Accession XP_(—)300964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC27345.

MGC27345 (Accession NP_(—)787076.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC27345 BINDING SITE1 and MGC27345BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MGC27345, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC27345 BINDING SITE1 and MGC27345 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:10537 and SEQ ID:10712 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC27345(Accession NP_(—)787076.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC27345.

MGC3113 (Accession NP_(—)076940.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3113 BINDING SITE1 and MGC3113 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by MGC3113, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3113BINDING SITE1 and MGC3113 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2387 and SEQID:18526 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC3113(Accession NP_(—)076940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3113.

MGC33637 (Accession NP_(—)689809.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33637 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33637,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33637 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC33637(Accession NP_(—)689809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33637.

MGC34132 (Accession XP_(—)291029.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34132 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34132,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34132 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC34132(Accession XP_(—)291029.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34132.

MGC35163 (Accession NP_(—)689765.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35163 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35163,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35163 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2119, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC35163(Accession NP_(—)689765.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35163.

MGC35308 (Accession NP_(—)787118.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35308 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35308,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35308 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14998, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC35308(Accession NP_(—)787118.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35308.

MGC35468 (Accession NP_(—)694976.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35468 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35468,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35468 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12471, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC35468(Accession NP_(—)694976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35468.

MGC46336 (Accession XP_(—)290712.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC46336 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC46336,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC46336 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8629, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC46336(Accession XP_(—)290712.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC46336.

MGC50337 (Accession NP_(—)848604.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50337 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC50337,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50337 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC50337(Accession NP_(—)848604.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50337.

MGC5149 (Accession XP_(—)051200.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC5149 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5149,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5149 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC5149(Accession XP_(—)051200.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC5149.

MGC9726 (Accession NP_(—)796377.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC9726 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC9726,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC9726 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18506, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MGC9726(Accession NP_(—)796377.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC9726.

Mhc class ii transactivator (MHC2TA, Accession NP_(—)000237.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MHC2TABINDING SITE1 and MHC2TA BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by MHC2TA, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MHC2TA BINDING SITE1 and MHC2TA BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:12501 and SEQ ID:14620 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Mhc class iitransactivator (MHC2TA, Accession NP_(—)000237.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MHC2TA.

Mhc class i polypeptide-related sequence b (MICB, AccessionNP_(—)005922.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MICB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MICB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MICB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11538, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Mhc class ipolypeptide-related sequence b (MICB, Accession NP_(—)005922.1), a genewhich involved in the presentation of foreign antigens to the immunesystem. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MICB.

The function of MICB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM258.1. MIDORI (AccessionNP_(—)065829.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MIDORI BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MIDORI, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MIDORI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7016, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MIDORI (AccessionNP_(—)065829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MIDORI.

MIZF (Accession NP_(—)056332.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MIZF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MIZF, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MIZF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6430, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MIZF (AccessionNP_(—)056332.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MIZF.

Melan-a (MLANA, Accession NP_(—)005502.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MLANA BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMLANA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLANA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12846, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Melan-a (MLANA,Accession NP_(—)005502.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MLANA.

Melanoma-derived leucine zipper, extra-nuclear factor (MLZE, AccessionNP_113603.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MLZE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MLZE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MLZE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2064, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Melanoma-derivedleucine zipper, extra-nuclear factor (MLZE, Accession NP_(—)113603.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MLZE.

Matrix metalloproteinase-like 1 (MMPL1, Accession NP_(—)004133.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MMPL1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MMPL1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMMPL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18579, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Matrixmetalloproteinase-like 1 (MMPL1, Accession NP_(—)004133.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MMPL1.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l30 (MRPL30, Accession NP_660213.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL30BINDING SITE1 and MRPL30 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL30,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MRPL30 BINDING SITE1 andMRPL30 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4263 and SEQ ID:4509respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l30 (MRPL30, Accession NP_(—)660213.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL30.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein s27 (MRPS27, Accession NP_055899.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS27BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPS27, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPS27 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10070, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s27 (MRPS27, Accession NP_(—)055899.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPS27.

MRS3/4 (Accession NP_(—)112489.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MRS3/4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MRS3/4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MRS3/4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MRS3/4 (AccessionNP_(—)112489.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MRS3/4.

MtFMT (Accession NP_(—)640335.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MtFMT BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MtFMT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MtFMT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MtFMT (AccessionNP_(—)640335.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MtFMT.

MTH2 (Accession NP_(—)060753.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MTH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTH2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MTH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18725, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MTH2 (AccessionNP_(—)060753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTH2.

MYLC2PL (Accession NP_(—)612412.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MYLC2PL BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYLC2PL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYLC2PL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13697, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of MYLC2PL(Accession NP_(—)612412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MYLC2PL.

Myosin 5c (MYO5C, Accession NP_(—)061198.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYO5C BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMYO5C, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYO5C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12851, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Myosin 5c (MYO5C,Accession NP_(—)061198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MYO5C.

N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor attachment protein, alpha (NAPA,Accession NP_(—)003818.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NAPA BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NAPA, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NAPA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5619, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition ofN-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor attachment protein, alpha (NAPA,Accession NP_(—)003818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NAPA.

Nuclear receptor coactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NP_(—)054790.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NCOA6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNCOA6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18704, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NP_(—)054790.1), a gene which activatesgene transcription through ligand-dependent association withcoactivators. and therefore may be associated with Breast cancer.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Breast cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NCOA6.

The function of NCOA6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 interacting protein (NCOA6IP, Accession NP_(—)079107.5) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA6IPBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NCOA6IP, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NCOA6IP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14417, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 interacting protein (NCOA6IP, Accession NP_(—)079107.5).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NCOA6IP.

Nadh dehydrogenase (ubiquinone) 1, subcomplex unknown, 2, 14.5 kda(NDUFC2, Accession NP_(—)004540.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NDUFC2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDUFC2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDUFC2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Nadhdehydrogenase (ubiquinone) 1, subcomplex unknown, 2, 14.5 kda (NDUFC2,Accession NP_(—)004540.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NDUFC2.

Neural precursor cell expressed, developmentally down-regulated 4(NEDD4, Accession XP_(—)046129.4) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NEDD4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NEDD4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NEDD4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16923, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Neural precursorcell expressed, developmentally down-regulated 4 (NEDD4, AccessionXP_(—)046129.4), a gene which ubiquitinates regulatory proteins involvedin transcription. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NEDD4.

The function of NEDD4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM48.2. Nei like 2 (e. coli)(NEIL2, Accession NP_(—)659480.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NEIL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NEIL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NEIL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9514, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Nei like 2 (e.coli) (NEIL2, Accession NP_(—)659480.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NEIL2.

Neurogenic differentiation 1 (NEUROD1, Accession NP_(—)002491.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NEUROD1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NEUROD1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NEUROD1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14176, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Neurogenicdifferentiation 1 (NEUROD1, Accession NP_(—)002491.1), a gene which actsas a differentiation factor during neurogenesis and therefore may beassociated with Type ii diabetes mellitus. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Type ii diabetesmellitus, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withNEUROD1.

The function of NEUROD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1035.1. Neurofibromin 2(bilateral acoustic neuroma) (NF2, Accession NP_(—)057502.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NF2 BINDING SITE1and NF2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NF2, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NF2 BINDING SITE1 and NF2 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:11182 and SEQ ID:8254 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Neurofibromin 2(bilateral acoustic neuroma) (NF2, Accession NP_(—)057502.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NF2.

Nad(p)h dehydrogenase, quinone 1 (NQO1, Accession NP_(—)000894.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NQO1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NQO1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NQO1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19166, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Nad(p)hdehydrogenase, quinone 1 (NQO1, Accession NP_(—)000894.1), a gene whichis cytochrome b5 reductase which reduces redox dyes and quinones.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NQO1.

The function of NQO1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. NUP43 (AccessionNP_(—)078923.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NUP43 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUP43, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NUP43 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16948, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of NUP43 (AccessionNP_(—)078923.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUP43.

Opioid receptor, mu 1 (OPRM1, Accession NP_(—)000905.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OPRM1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by OPRM1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OPRM1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17047, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Opioid receptor,mu 1 (OPRM1, Accession NP_(—)000905.1), a gene which inhibitsneurotransmitter release by reducing calcium ion currents and increasingpotassium ion conductance. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with OPRM1.

The function of OPRM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM883.1. Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663164.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8465, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663164.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663160.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8465,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663160.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663163.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8465,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663163.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663161.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8465,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663161.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)056365.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8465,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)056365.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663162.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8465,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 3 (OSBPL3, Accession NP_(—)663162.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL3.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 8 (OSBPL8, Accession NP_(—)065892.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by OSBPL8, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofOSBPL8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1446, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 8 (OSBPL8, Accession NP_(—)065892.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL8.

Oncostatin m (OSM, Accession NP_(—)065391.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSM BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OSM,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OSM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15290, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Oncostatin m(OSM, Accession NP_(—)065391.1), a gene which inhibits the proliferationof a number of tumor cell lines, caused an acute inflammatory reaction.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with OSM.

The function of OSM and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2.Phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazolesuccinocarboxamide synthetase (PAICS, Accession NP_(—)006443.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAICSBINDING SITE1 and PAICS BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PAICS, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PAICS BINDING SITE1 and PAICS BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:963 and SEQ ID:12311 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazolesuccinocarboxamide synthetase (PAICS, Accession NP_(—)006443.1), a genewhich is required for purine biosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAICS.

The function of PAICS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Protocadherin alpha 9(PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA9 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PCDHA9, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHA9BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2783, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1), a gene which is acalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA9.

The function of PCDHA9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Protocadherin beta 11(PCDHB11, Accession NP_(—)061754.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB11 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCDHB11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinbeta 11 (PCDHB11, Accession NP_(—)061754.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHB11.

Protocadherin beta 16 (PCDHB16, Accession NP_(—)066008.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB16 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PCDHB16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5101, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinbeta 16 (PCDHB16, Accession NP_(—)066008.1), a gene which is a potentialcalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHB16.

The function of PCDHB16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Protocadherin gammasubfamily a, 1 (PCDHGA1, Accession NP_(—)061735.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PCDHGA1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHGA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 1 (PCDHGA1, Accession NP_(—)061735.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA1.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily a, 10 (PCDHGA10, Accession NP_(—)061736.1)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA10BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA10, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHGA10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11054, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 10 (PCDHGA10, Accession NP_(—)061736.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA10.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily a, 11 (PCDHGA11, Accession NP_(—)061737.1)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA11BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHGA11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 11 (PCDHGA11, Accession NP_(—)061737.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA11.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily a, 11 (PCDHGA11, Accession NP_(—)114481.1)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA11BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHGA11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 11 (PCDHGA11, Accession NP_(—)114481.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA11.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily a, 12 (PCDHGA12, Accession NP_(—)003726.1)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA12,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHGA12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 12 (PCDHGA12, Accession NP_(—)003726.1), a gene whichpotential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA12.

The function of PCDHGA12 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Protocadherin gammasubfamily a, 2 (PCDHGA2, Accession NP_(—)061738.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDHGA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11054, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 2 (PCDHGA2, Accession NP_(—)061738.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA2.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily a, 3 (PCDHGA3, Accession NP_061739.2) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHGA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11054, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 3 (PCDHGA3, Accession NP_(—)061739.2), a gene whichis a potential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA3.

The function of PCDHGA3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Protocadherin gammasubfamily a, 4 (PCDHGA4, Accession NP_(—)061740.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDHGA4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11054, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 4 (PCDHGA4, Accession NP_(—)061740.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA4.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily a, 5 (PCDHGA5, Accession NP_061741.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHGA5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11054, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 5 (PCDHGA5, Accession NP_(—)061741.1), a gene whichis a potential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA5.

The function of PCDHGA5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Protocadherin gammasubfamily a, 6 (PCDHGA6, Accession NP_(—)061742.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PCDHGA6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHGA6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 6 (PCDHGA6, Accession NP_(—)061742.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA6.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily a, 7 (PCDHGA7, Accession NP_061743.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA7, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PCDHGA7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 7 (PCDHGA7, Accession NP_(—)061743.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA7.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily a, 8 (PCDHGA8, Accession NP_114477.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA8, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PCDHGA8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 8 (PCDHGA8, Accession NP_(—)114477.1), a gene whichis a potential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA8.

The function of PCDHGA8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Protocadherin gammasubfamily a, 9 (PCDHGA9, Accession NP_(—)061744.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA9 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PCDHGA9, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHGA9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 9 (PCDHGA9, Accession NP_(—)061744.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA9.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily b, 1 (PCDHGB1, Accession NP_061745.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGB1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHGB1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHGB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11054, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily b, 1 (PCDHGB1, Accession NP_(—)061745.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGB1.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily b, 2 (PCDHGB2, Accession NP_061746.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGB2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHGB2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHGB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11054, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily b, 2 (PCDHGB2, Accession NP_(—)061746.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGB2.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily b, 3 (PCDHGB3, Accession NP_061747.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGB3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHGB3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHGB3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11054, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily b, 3 (PCDHGB3, Accession NP_(—)061747.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGB3.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily b, 4 (PCDHGB4, Accession NP_003727.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGB4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHGB4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHGB4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11054, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily b, 4 (PCDHGB4, Accession NP_(—)003727.1), a gene whichis a potential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGB4.

The function of PCDHGB4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Protocadherin gammasubfamily b, 5 (PCDHGB5, Accession NP_(—)061748.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGB5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PCDHGB5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHGB5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily b, 5 (PCDHGB5, Accession NP_(—)061748.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGB5.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily b, 6 (PCDHGB6, Accession NP_061749.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGB6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHGB6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHGB6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11054, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily b, 6 (PCDHGB6, Accession NP_(—)061749.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGB6.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily b, 7 (PCDHGB7, Accession NP_061750.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGB7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGB7, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PCDHGB7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily b, 7 (PCDHGB7, Accession NP_(—)061750.1), a gene whichis a potential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGB7.

The function of PCDHGB7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Protocadherin gammasubfamily c, 3 (PCDHGC3, Accession NP_(—)115779.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGC3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGC3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDHGC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11054, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily c, 3 (PCDHGC3, Accession NP_(—)115779.1), a gene whichis a potential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGC3.

The function of PCDHGC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Protocadherin gammasubfamily c, 3 (PCDHGC3, Accession NP_(—)002579.2) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGC3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGC3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDHGC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11054, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily c, 3 (PCDHGC3, Accession NP_(—)002579.2), a gene whichis a potential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGC3.

The function of PCDHGC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Protocadherin gammasubfamily c, 4 (PCDHGC4, Accession NP_(—)061751.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGC4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PCDHGC4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHGC4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily c, 4 (PCDHGC4, Accession NP_(—)061751.1), a gene whichis a potential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGC4.

The function of PCDHGC4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Protocadherin gammasubfamily c, 5 (PCDHGC5, Accession NP_(—)061752.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGC5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PCDHGC5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHGC5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily c, 5 (PCDHGC5, Accession NP_(—)061752.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGC5.

Phosducin-like (PDCL, Accession NP_(—)005379.2) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDCL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PDCL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDCL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Phosducin-like(PDCL, Accession NP_(—)005379.2), a gene which may regulate G-proteinsignaling and similar to phosducins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PDCL.

The function of PDCL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. PDZRN1 (AccessionNP_(—)699202.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PDZRN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDZRN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PDZRN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19980, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of PDZRN1 (AccessionNP_(—)699202.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDZRN1.

PEPP3 (Accession NP_(—)055750.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PEPP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PEPP3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PEPP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17981, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of PEPP3 (AccessionNP_(—)055750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PEPP3.

Period homolog 1 (drosophila) (PER1, Accession NP_(—)002607.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PER1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PER1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PER1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4346, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Period homolog 1(drosophila) (PER1, Accession NP_(—)002607.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PER1.

Period homolog 2 (drosophila) (PER2, Accession NP_(—)073728.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PER2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PER2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PER2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10711, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Period homolog 2(drosophila) (PER2, Accession NP_(—)073728.1), a gene which Periodhomolog 2; putative circadian clock protein; has a PAS dimerizationdomain and therefore may be associated with Familial advancedsleep-phase syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Familial advanced sleep-phasesyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withPER2.

The function of PER2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1.Phosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthase (fgar amidotransferase)(PFAS, Accession NP_(—)036525.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PFAS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PFAS, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PFAS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19259, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthase (fgar amidotransferase)(PFAS, Accession NP_(—)036525.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PFAS.

Putative homeodomain transcription factor 2 (PHTF2, AccessionNP_(—)065165.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PHTF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PHTF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PHTF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18794, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Putativehomeodomain transcription factor 2 (PHTF2, Accession NP_(—)065165.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PHTF2.

PIK3AP1 (Accession NP_(—)689522.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PIK3AP1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3AP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIK3AP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4110, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of PIK3AP1(Accession NP_(—)689522.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PIK3AP1.

Pbx/knotted 1 homeobox 1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PKNOX1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PKNOX1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PKNOX1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18518, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Pbx/knotted 1homeobox 1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2), a gene which may regulategene expression and control cell differentiation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PKNOX1.

The function of PKNOX1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Phospholipase a2, groupiid (PLA2G2D, Accession NP_(—)036532.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PLA2G2D BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PLA2G2D,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLA2G2D BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12102, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Phospholipase a2,group iid (PLA2G2D, Accession NP_(—)036532.1), a gene which is involvedin phospholipid digestion, remodeling of cell membranes, and hostdefense, as well as pathophysiologic processes. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PLA2G2D.

The function of PLA2G2D and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. PLB (AccessionNP_(—)694566.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PLB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PLB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PLB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16989, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of PLB (AccessionNP_(—)694566.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PLB.

Pro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 1 (PMCHL1, AccessionNP_(—)114093.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PMCHL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMCHL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PMCHL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2034, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition ofPro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 1 (PMCHL1, AccessionNP_(—)114093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMCHL1.

Pro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 2 (PMCHL2, AccessionNP_(—)114094.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PMCHL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMCHL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PMCHL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7283, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition ofPro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 2 (PMCHL2, AccessionNP_(—)114094.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMCHL2.

POLD3 (Accession XP_(—)166243.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. POLD3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POLD3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLD3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of POLD3 (AccessionXP_(—)166243.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith POLD3.

POLR1B (Accession NP_(—)115588.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. POLR1B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by POLR1B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLR1BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14540, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of POLR1B (AccessionNP_(—)115588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith POLR1B.

POLR1B (Accession NP_(—)061887.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. POLR1B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by POLR1B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLR1BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14540, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of POLR1B (AccessionNP_(—)061887.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith POLR1B.

Ptprf interacting protein, binding protein 1 (liprin beta 1) (PPFIBP1,Accession NP_(—)003613.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE1 and PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PPFIBP1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE1 and PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:15585 and SEQ ID:7102 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Ptprf interactingprotein, binding protein 1 (liprin beta 1) (PPFIBP1, AccessionNP_(—)003613.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPFIBP1.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, AccessionNP_(—)005029.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPID BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPID, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPID BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8015, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, Accession NP_(—)005029.1), a genewhich catalyzes the cis-trans isomerization of proline imidic peptidebonds in oligopeptides. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPID.

The function of PPID and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, Accession NP_(—)055152.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPIL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPIL2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPIL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6798,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, Accession NP_(—)055152.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPIL2.

PRICKLE2 (Accession XP_(—)093799.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRICKLE2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRICKLE2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRICKLE2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1859, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of PRICKLE2(Accession XP_(—)093799.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRICKLE2.

Protamine 2 (PRM2, Accession NP_(—)002753.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRM2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPRM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15684, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protamine 2(PRM2, Accession NP_(—)002753.1), a gene which compacts sperm dna into ahighly condensed, stable and inactive complex. and therefore may beassociated with Infertility. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Infertility, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PRM2.

The function of PRM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.2. PRO0233 (AccessionNP_(—)054840.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRO0233 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0233, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRO0233 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7103, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of PRO0233(Accession NP_(—)054840.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0233.

PRO0297 (Accession NP_(—)054800.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0297 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0297,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0297 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16889, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of PRO0297(Accession NP_(—)054800.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0297.

Presenilin 1 (alzheimer disease 3) (PSEN1, Accession NP_(—)000012.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSEN1BINDING SITE1 and PSEN1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PSEN1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSEN1 BINDING SITE1 andPSEN1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:20121 and SEQ ID:4484respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Presenilin 1(alzheimer disease 3) (PSEN1, Accession NP_(—)000012.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PSEN1.

PSK (Accession NP_(—)057235.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSK, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PSK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14317, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of PSK (AccessionNP_(—)057235.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PSK.

Proteasome (prosome, macropain) activator subunit 3 (pa28 gamma; ki)(PSME3, Accession NP_(—)005780.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSME3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PSME3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSME3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5202, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Proteasome(prosome, macropain) activator subunit 3 (pa28 gamma; ki) (PSME3,Accession NP_(—)005780.2), a gene which is the activator subunit of theproteasome (prosome macropain). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PSME3.

The function of PSME3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM195.2. Proteasome (prosome,macropain) activator subunit 3 (pa28 gamma; ki) (PSME3, AccessionNP_(—)789839.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PSME3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PSME3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSME3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5202, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Proteasome(prosome, macropain) activator subunit 3 (pa28 gamma; ki) (PSME3,Accession NP_(—)789839.1), a gene which is the activator subunit of theproteasome (prosome macropain). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PSME3.

The function of PSME3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM195.2. Phosphoserinephosphatase (PSPH, Accession NP_(—)004568.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSPH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPSPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSPH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Phosphoserinephosphatase (PSPH, Accession NP_(—)004568.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PSPH.

Prostaglandin e synthase (PTGES, Accession NP_(—)004869.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGES BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PTGES, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGESBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11180, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin esynthase (PTGES, Accession NP_(—)004869.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGES.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type 18 (brain-derived)(PTPN18, Accession NP_(—)055184.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PTPN18 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTPN18,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPN18 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10017, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type 18 (brain-derived) (PTPN18, AccessionNP_(—)055184.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTPN18.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type 21 (PTPN21, AccessionNP_(—)008970.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPN21 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTPN21, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTPN21 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18866, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type 21 (PTPN21, Accession NP_(—)008970.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPN21.

Poliovirus receptor (PVR, Accession NP_(—)006496.2) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PVR BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PVR,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PVR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16119, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Poliovirusreceptor (PVR, Accession NP_(—)006496.2), a gene which is a poliovirusreceptor and therefore may be associated with Poliomyelitis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Poliomyelitis, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PVR.

The function of PVR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. RA-GEF-2 (AccessionNP_(—)057424.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RA-GEF-2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RA-GEF-2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RA-GEF-2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:685, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of RA-GEF-2(Accession NP_(—)057424.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RA-GEF-2.

RAB11-FIP4 (Accession NP_(—)116321.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB11-FIP4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRAB11-FIP4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB11-FIP4 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4504, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of RAB11-FIP4(Accession NP_(—)116321.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB11-FIP4.

Rab33b, member ras oncogene family (RAB33B, Accession NP_(—)112586.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB33BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB33B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB33B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10964, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Rab33b, memberras oncogene family (RAB33B, Accession NP_(—)112586.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB33B.

Retinoic acid induced 3 (RAI3, Accession NP_(—)003970.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RAI3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAI3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2965, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 3 (RAI3, Accession NP_(—)003970.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAI3.

Retinoblastoma binding protein 9 (RBBP9, Accession NP_(—)006597.2) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBBP9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RBBP9, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RBBP9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14743,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 9 (RBBP9, Accession NP_(—)006597.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP9.

RE2 (Accession NP_(—)722561.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RE2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byRE2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RE2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of RE2 (AccessionNP_(—)722561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RE2.

Rhesus blood group, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057309.2) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RHD BINDING SITE1and RHD BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RHD, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:6398 and SEQ ID:17898 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Rhesus bloodgroup, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057309.2), a gene which Majorantigen of the RH system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RHD.

The function of RHD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Rhesus blood group, dantigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057208.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RHD, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:6398 and SEQ ID:17898 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Rhesus bloodgroup, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057208.2), a gene which Majorantigen of the RH system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RHD.

The function of RHD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. RHPN2 (AccessionNP_(—)149094.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RHPN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RHPN2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RHPN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14536, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of RHPN2 (AccessionNP_(—)149094.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RHPN2.

RI58 (Accession NP_(—)036552.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RI58 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RI58, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RI58 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10523, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of RI58 (AccessionNP_(—)036552.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RI58.

RNF135 (Accession NP_(—)115698.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF135 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNF135,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF135 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15831, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of RNF135 (AccessionNP_(—)115698.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF135.

RNF144 (Accession NP_(—)055561.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF144 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNF144,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF144 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of RNF144 (AccessionNP_(—)055561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF144.

Ring finger protein 19 (RNF19, Accession NP_(—)056250.2) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF19 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RNF19, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF19BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15444, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein 19 (RNF19, Accession NP_(—)056250.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RNF19.

Ring finger protein (c3hc4 type) 8 (RNF8, Accession NP_(—)003949.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RNF8, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11343, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein (c3hc4 type) 8 (RNF8, Accession NP_(—)003949.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RNF8.

Retinitis pigmentosa 2 (x-linked recessive) (RP2, AccessionNP_(—)008846.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15091, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Retinitispigmentosa 2 (x-linked recessive) (RP2, Accession NP_(—)008846.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RP2.

RP4-622L5 (Accession NP_(—)061991.2) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RP4-622L5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRP4-622L5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RP4-622L5 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6481, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of RP4-622L5(Accession NP_(—)061991.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RP4-622L5.

Ribonucleotide reductase m2 b (tp53 inducible) (RRM2B, AccessionXP_(—)042096.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RRM2B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RRM2B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RRM2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9272, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Ribonucleotidereductase m2 b (tp53 inducible) (RRM2B, Accession XP_042096.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RRM2B.

S100 calcium binding protein a1 (S100A1, Accession NP_(—)006262.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. S100A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by S100A1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofS100A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7600, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of S100 calciumbinding protein a1 (S100A1, Accession NP_(—)006262.1), a gene whichweakly binds calcium but binds zinc very tightly-distinct binding siteswith different affinities exist for both ions on each monomer.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with S100A1.

The function of S100A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM724.1. Sterol-c4-methyloxidase-like (SC4MOL, Accession NP_(—)006736.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SC4MOL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SC4MOL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SC4MOL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3278, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Sterol-c4-methyloxidase-like (SC4MOL, Accession NP_(—)006736.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SC4MOL.

SCAMP-4 (Accession NP_(—)524558.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SCAMP-4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCAMP-4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCAMP-4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of SCAMP-4(Accession NP_(—)524558.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SCAMP-4.

Sex comb on midleg-like 2 (drosophila) (SCML2, Accession NP_(—)006080.1)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCML2BINDING SITE1 and SCML2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SCML2, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SCML2 BINDING SITE1 and SCML2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:1648 and SEQ ID:12471 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Sex comb onmidleg-like 2 (drosophila) (SCML2, Accession NP_(—)006080.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCML2.

SCN3B (Accession NP_(—)060870.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCN3B BINDING SITE1 through SCN3B BINDING SITE3are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby SCN3B, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCN3B BINDING SITE1through SCN3B BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:12530, SEQ ID:19668 andSEQ ID:856 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of SCN3B (AccessionNP_(—)060870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCN3B.

Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEDL BINDINGSITE1 through SEDL BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SEDL, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SEDL BINDING SITE1 through SEDL BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:15920, SEQ ID:6019 and SEQ ID:9526 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition ofSpondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1), agene which may play role in vesicular transport from endoplasmicreticulum to golgi. and therefore may be associated withSpondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with SEDL.

The function of SEDL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Selenoprotein n, 1(SEPN1, Accession NP_(—)065184.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SEPN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEPN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEPN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Selenoprotein n,1 (SEPN1, Accession NP_(—)065184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SEPN1.

Small edrk-rich factor 1a (telomeric) (SERF1A, Accession NP_068802.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF1ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SERF1A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSERF1A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4780, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1a (telomeric) (SERF1A, Accession NP_(—)068802.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1A.

Small edrk-rich factor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NP_075267.1)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF1BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SERF1B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSERF1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4780, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NP_(—)075267.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1B.

Small edrk-rich factor 2 (SERF2, Accession NP_(—)005761.2) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SERF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6225, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 2 (SERF2, Accession NP_(—)005761.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SERF2.

Serine (or cysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 9(SERPINB9, Accession NP_(—)004146.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SERPINB9 BINDING SITE1 and SERPINB9BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by SERPINB9, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERPINB9BINDING SITE1 and SERPINB9 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3013 and SEQID:10182 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Serine (orcysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 9 (SERPINB9,Accession NP_(—)004146.1), a gene which may be a serpin serine proteaseinhibitor that interacts with granzyme B (GZMB). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SERPINB9.

The function of SERPINB9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM88.2. Short stature homeobox(SHOX, Accession NP_006874.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SHOX BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySHOX, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SHOX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Short staturehomeobox (SHOX, Accession NP_(—)006874.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SHOX.

Sialic acid binding ig-like lectin 11 (SIGLEC11, AccessionNP_(—)443116.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SIGLEC11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SIGLEC11, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SIGLEC11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11214,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Sialic acidbinding ig-like lectin 11 (SIGLEC11, Accession NP_(—)443116.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIGLEC11.

Sialic acid binding ig-like lectin 5 (SIGLEC5, Accession NP_(—)003821.1)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIGLEC5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SIGLEC5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SIGLEC5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15567, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Sialic acidbinding ig-like lectin 5 (SIGLEC5, Accession NP_(—)003821.1), a genewhich is a cell adhesion molecule for postnatal neural development.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIGLEC5.

The function of SIGLEC5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Sialic acid bindingig-like lectin 8 (SIGLEC8, Accession NP_(—)055257.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIGLEC8 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SIGLEC8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIGLEC8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Sialic acidbinding ig-like lectin 8 (SIGLEC8, Accession NP_(—)055257.1), a genewhich is a cell adhesion molecule for postnatal neural development.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIGLEC8.

The function of SIGLEC8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Src-like-adaptor 2(SLA2, Accession NP_(—)778252.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySLA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17394, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Src-like-adaptor2 (SLA2, Accession NP_(—)778252.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLA2.

Src-like-adaptor 2 (SLA2, Accession NP_(—)115590.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLA2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SLA2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17394, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Src-like-adaptor2 (SLA2, Accession NP_(—)115590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLA2.

Solute carrier family 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 8(SLC12A8, Accession NP_(—)078904.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC12A8 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC12A8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC12A8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18490, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 8 (SLC12A8,Accession NP_(—)078904.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC12A8.

Solute carrier family 15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1 (SLC15A1,Accession NP_(—)005064.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC15A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC15A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC15A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1 (SLC15A1, AccessionNP_(—)005064.1), a gene which is a H(+)-coupled peptide transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC15A1.

The function of SLC15A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Solute carrier family16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 6 (SLC16A6, AccessionNP_(—)004685.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC16A6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC16A6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC16A6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3300, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 6 (SLC16A6,Accession NP_(—)004685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC16A6.

Solute carrier family 24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 1(SLC24A1, Accession NP_(—)004718.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC24A1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC24A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC24A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1284, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 1 (SLC24A1,Accession NP_(—)004718.1), a gene which is a critical component of thevisual transduction cascade, controlling the calcium concentration ofouter segments during light and darkness. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC24A1.

The function of SLC24A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Solute carrier family2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 10 (SLC2A10, AccessionNP_(—)110404.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC2A10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC2A10, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC2A10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7814, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 10 (SLC2A10,Accession NP_(—)110404.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC2A10.

SLC35E2 (Accession XP_(—)049733.6) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC35E2 BINDING SITE1 and SLC35E2 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by SLC35E2, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC35E2BINDING SITE1 and SLC35E2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13880 and SEQID:16129 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of SLC35E2(Accession XP_(—)049733.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC35E2.

Solute carrier family 36 (proton/amino acid symporter), member 1(SLC36A1, Accession NP_(—)510968.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC36A1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC36A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC36A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:989, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 36 (proton/amino acid symporter), member 1 (SLC36A1, AccessionNP_(—)510968.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC36A1.

Solute carrier family 39 (zinc transporter), member 1 (SLC39A1,Accession NP_(—)055252.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC39A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC39A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC39A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17454, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 39 (zinc transporter), member 1 (SLC39A1, AccessionNP_(—)055252.2), a gene which is a divalent (zinc/iron) metal iontransporter. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC39A1.

The function of SLC39A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM175.1. Solute carrier family5 (sodium-dependent vitamin transporter), member 6 (SLC5A6, AccessionNP_(—)066918.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC5A6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC5A6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SLC5A6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11338, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 5 (sodium-dependent vitamin transporter), member 6 (SLC5A6,Accession NP_(—)066918.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC5A6.

Solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, betaine/gaba),member 12 (SLC6A12, Accession NP_(—)003035.2) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC6A12 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC6A12, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC6A12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, betaine/gaba), member 12(SLC6A12, Accession NP_(—)003035.2), a gene which transports betaine andgaba. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withSLC6A12.

The function of SLC6A12 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1095.1. Solute carrier family7 (cationic amino acid transporter, y+ system), member 5 (SLC7A5,Accession NP_(—)003477.3) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC7A5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC7A5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC7A5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15377, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 7 (cationic amino acid transporter, y+ system), member 5 (SLC7A5,Accession NP_(—)003477.3), a gene which mediates transport of large andsmall neutral amino acids. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC7A5.

The function of SLC7A5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM98.1. SLC9A8 (AccessionXP_(—)030524.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC9A8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC9A8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SLC9A8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5218, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of SLC9A8 (AccessionXP_(—)030524.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC9A8.

Swi/snf related, matrix associated, actin dependent regulator ofchromatin, subfamily f, member 1 (SMARCF1, Accession NP_(—)060920.4) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMARCF1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SMARCF1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SMARCF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10764, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Swi/snf related,matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily f,member 1 (SMARCF1, Accession NP_(—)060920.4). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SMARCF1.

Swi/snf related, matrix associated, actin dependent regulator ofchromatin, subfamily f, member 1 (SMARCF1, Accession NP_(—)624361.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMARCF1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SMARCF1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SMARCF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10764, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Swi/snf related,matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily f,member 1 (SMARCF1, Accession NP_(—)624361.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SMARCF1.

Swi/snf related, matrix associated, actin dependent regulator ofchromatin, subfamily f, member 1 (SMARCF1, Accession NP_(—)006006.3) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMARCF1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SMARCF1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SMARCF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10764, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Swi/snf related,matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily f,member 1 (SMARCF1, Accession NP_(—)006006.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SMARCF1.

Synaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, Accession NP_003816.2)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNAP23BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP23, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SNAP23 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15734, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)003816.2), a gene which is essential component of the highaffinity receptor for the general membrane fusion machinery.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNAP23.

The function of SNAP23 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Synaptosomal-associatedprotein, 23 kda (SNAP23, Accession NP_(—)570710.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNAP23 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP23, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNAP23 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15734, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)570710.1), a gene which is essential component of the highaffinity receptor for the general membrane fusion machinery.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNAP23.

The function of SNAP23 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. SNARK (AccessionNP_(—)112214.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNARK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNARK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SNARK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9680, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of SNARK (AccessionNP_(—)112214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNARK.

Syntrophin, beta 2 (dystrophin-associated protein a1, 59 kda, basiccomponent 2) (SNTB2, Accession NP_(—)006741.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNTB2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by SNTB2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNTB2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5203, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Syntrophin, beta2 (dystrophin-associated protein a1, 59 kda, basic component 2) (SNTB2,Accession NP_(—)006741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SNTB2.

Syntrophin, beta 2 (dystrophin-associated protein a1, 59 kda, basiccomponent 2) (SNTB2, Accession NP_(—)570896.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNTB2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by SNTB2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNTB2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5203, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Syntrophin, beta2 (dystrophin-associated protein a1, 59 kda, basic component 2) (SNTB2,Accession NP_(—)570896.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SNTB2.

Sorting nexin 15 (SNX15, Accession NP_(—)680086.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX15 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNX15, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17861, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 15(SNX15, Accession NP_(—)680086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX15.

Sorting nexin 15 (SNX15, Accession NP_(—)037438.2) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX15 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNX15, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17861, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 15(SNX15, Accession NP_(—)037438.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX15.

SNX22 (Accession NP_(—)079074.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX22 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX22,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of SNX22 (AccessionNP_(—)079074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX22.

SNX27 (Accession NP_(—)112180.4) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX27 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX27,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX27 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of SNX27 (AccessionNP_(—)112180.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX27.

Sp110 nuclear body protein (SP110, Accession NP_(—)536349.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SP110 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SP110, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SP110 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11431, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Sp110 nuclearbody protein (SP110, Accession NP_(—)536349.1), a gene which is involvedin transduction of interferon action. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SP110.

The function of SP110 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.2. Sp110 nuclear bodyprotein (SP110, Accession NP_(—)004500.2) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SP110 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by SP110, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SP110BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11431, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Sp110 nuclearbody protein (SP110, Accession NP_(—)004500.2), a gene which is involvedin transduction of interferon action. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SP110.

The function of SP110 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.2. SPCX (AccessionNP_(—)775260.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SPCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPCX, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SPCX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6614, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of SPCX (AccessionNP_(—)775260.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPCX.

Synovial sarcoma translocation, chromosome 18 (SS18, AccessionNP_(—)005628.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SS18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SS18, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SS18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10286, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Synovial sarcomatranslocation, chromosome 18 (SS18, Accession NP_(—)005628.1), a genewhich is a putative transcriptional activator. and therefore isassociated with Human synovial sarcomas. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Human synovialsarcomas, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withSS18.

The function of SS18 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Taf11 rna polymeraseii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associated factor, 28 kda (TAF11,Accession NP_(—)005634.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TAF11 BINDING SITE1 and TAF11 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byTAF11, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAF11 BINDING SITE1 andTAF11 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16874 and SEQ ID:5021respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Taf11 rnapolymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associated factor, 28 kda(TAF11, Accession NP_(—)005634.1), a gene which plays a central role inmediating promoter responses to various activators and repressors.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TAF11.

The function of TAF11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. T-cell acutelymphocytic leukemia 1 (TAL1, Accession NP_(—)003180.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAL1 BINDING SITE1and TAL1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by TAL1, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTAL1 BINDING SITE1 and TAL1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5904 andSEQ ID:3829 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of T-cell acutelymphocytic leukemia 1 (TAL1, Accession NP_(—)003180.1), a gene whichmay help control cell growth and differentiation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TAL1.

The function of TAL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tap binding protein(tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NP_(—)003181.3) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAPBP BINDING SITE1 and TAPBPBINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TAPBP, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TAPBP BINDING SITE1 and TAPBP BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:9729 and SEQ ID:12850 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Tap bindingprotein (tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NP_(—)003181.3), a gene which isinvolved in MHC class I-restricted antigen processing. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TAPBP.

The function of TAPBP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Tea domain familymember 3 (TEAD3, Accession NP_(—)003205.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TEAD3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTEAD3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TEAD3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Tea domain familymember 3 (TEAD3, Accession NP_(—)003205.1), a gene which binds tomultiple functional elements of the human chorionic somatomammotropin-bgene enhancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TEAD3.

The function of TEAD3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM497.1. Testis derivedtranscript (3 lim domains) (TES, Accession NP_(—)690042.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TES BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TES, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TES BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16668, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Testis derivedtranscript (3 lim domains) (TES, Accession NP_(—)690042.1), a gene whichacts as a tumor suppressor and therefore may be associated with Ovariancarcinomas, breast cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Ovarian carcinomas, breastcancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withTES.

The function of TES and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Testis derivedtranscript (3 lim domains) (TES, Accession NP_(—)056456.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TES BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TES, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TES BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16668, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Testis derivedtranscript (3 lim domains) (TES, Accession NP_(—)056456.1), a gene whichacts as a tumor suppressor and therefore may be associated with Ovariancarcinomas, breast cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Ovarian carcinomas, breastcancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withTES.

The function of TES and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Transforming growthfactor, beta-induced, 68 kda (TGFBI, Accession NP_(—)000349.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TGFBIBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TGFBI, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTGFBI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15372, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Transforminggrowth factor, beta-induced, 68 kda (TGFBI, Accession NP_(—)000349.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGFBI.

Tgfb-induced factor 2 (tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, AccessionNP_(—)068581.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TGIF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TGIF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TGIF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18631, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-inducedfactor 2 (tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NP_(—)068581.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF2.

TIM50L (Accession XP_(—)053074.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TIM50L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TIM50L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIM50L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5198, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of TIM50L (AccessionXP_(—)053074.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TIM50L.

Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 3 (sorsby fundus dystrophy,pseudoinflammatory) (TIMP3, Accession NP_(—)000353.1) is another GAM3229target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TIMP3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TIMP3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIMP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10513, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Tissue inhibitorof metalloproteinase 3 (sorsby fundus dystrophy, pseudoinflammatory)(TIMP3, Accession NP_(—)000353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TIMP3.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B,Accession NP_(—)003833.3) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE1 and TNFRSF10B BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF10B, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE1 and TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:2703 and SEQ ID:2055 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNP_(—)003833.3), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tumor necrosis factorreceptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, Accession NP_(—)671716.1)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10BBINDING SITE1 and TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byTNFRSF10B, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE1and TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2055 and SEQ ID:2703respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNP_(—)671716.1), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tumor necrosis factorreceptor superfamily, member 11a, activator of nfkb (TNFRSF11A,Accession NP_(—)003830.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF11A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF11A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF11A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18341, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 11a, activator of nfkb (TNFRSF11A,Accession NP_(—)003830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF11A.

TP53I5 (Accession XP_(—)290532.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TP53I5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TP53I5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TP53I5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11115, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of TP53I5 (AccessionXP_(—)290532.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TP53I5.

Thiopurine s-methyltransferase (TPMT, Accession NP_(—)000358.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TPMT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TPMT, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPMTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8393, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Thiopurines-methyltransferase (TPMT, Accession NP_(—)000358.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the s-methylation of thiopurine drugs such as6-mercaptopurine. and therefore may be associated with Thiopurines-methyltransferase polymorphism. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Thiopurines-methyltransferase polymorphism, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TPMT.

The function of TPMT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Tryptase gamma 1(TPSG1, Accession NP_(—)036599.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TPSG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TPSG1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPSG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10281, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Tryptase gamma 1(TPSG1, Accession NP_(—)036599.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TPSG1.

TRAM2 (Accession NP_(—)036420.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRAM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRAM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRAM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14318, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of TRAM2 (AccessionNP_(—)036420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRAM2.

Tripartite motif-containing 16 (TRIM16, Accession NP_(—)006461.2) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM16BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TRIM16, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTRIM16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14800, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 16 (TRIM16, Accession NP_(—)006461.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM16.

Tripartite motif-containing 5 (TRIM5, Accession NP_(—)149023.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM5, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TRIM5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11399,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 5 (TRIM5, Accession NP_(—)149023.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM5.

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1(TRPV1, Accession NP_(—)542435.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:14539 and SEQ ID:3431 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)542435.1), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)061197.3) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14539 and SEQID:3431 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)061197.3), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542436.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14539 and SEQID:14539 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)542436.1), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542436.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3431 and SEQID:3431 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)542436.1), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. TU12B1-TY (AccessionNP_(—)057659.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE1 through TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE3 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byTU12B1-TY, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE1through TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:1925, SEQ ID:3770 andSEQ ID:11645 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of TU12B1-TY(Accession NP_(—)057659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TU12B1-TY.

TUCAN (Accession NP_(—)055774.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TUCAN BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TUCAN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUCAN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16766, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of TUCAN (AccessionNP_(—)055774.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TUCAN.

Tuftelin 1 (TUFT1, Accession NP_(—)064512.1) is another GAM3229 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TUFT1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTUFT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUFT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5345, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Tuftelin 1(TUFT1, Accession NP_(—)064512.1), a gene which appears to play a rolein cytokinesis, cell shape, and specialized functions such as secretionand capping. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TUFT1.

The function of TUFT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. TUWD12 (AccessionNP_(—)758440.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TUWD12 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TUWD12, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TUWD12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9384, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of TUWD12 (AccessionNP_(—)758440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TUWD12.

TXL-2 (Accession NP_(—)835231.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TXL-2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TXL-2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TXL-2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15613, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of TXL-2 (AccessionNP_(—)835231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TXL-2.

UBF-fl (Accession NP_(—)116217.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UBF-fl BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UBF-fl,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBF-fl BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of UBF-fl (AccessionNP_(—)116217.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UBF-fl.

Uridine monophosphate synthetase (orotate phosphoribosyl transferase andorotidine-5′-decarboxylase) (UMPS, Accession NP_(—)000364.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UMPS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by UMPS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UMPSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14691, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Uridinemonophosphate synthetase (orotate phosphoribosyl transferase andorotidine-5′-decarboxylase) (UMPS, Accession NP_(—)000364.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with UMPS.

Ubiquitin specific protease 22 (USP22, Accession XP_(—)042698.2) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USP22BINDING SITE1 and USP22 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by USP22, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of USP22 BINDING SITE1 and USP22 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:14801 and SEQ ID:1601 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitinspecific protease 22 (USP22, Accession XP_(—)042698.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with USP22.

VDU1 (Accession NP_(—)055832.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VDU1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VDU1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of VDU1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10537, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of VDU1 (AccessionNP_(—)055832.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VDU1.

Vent-like homeobox 2 (VENTX2, Accession NP_(—)055283.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VENTX2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by VENTX2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VENTX2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19528, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Vent-likehomeobox 2 (VENTX2, Accession NP_(—)055283.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with VENTX2.

Von hippel-lindau syndrome (VHL, Accession NP_(—)000542.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VHL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by VHL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VHLBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8629, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Von hippel-lindausyndrome (VHL, Accession NP_(—)000542.1), a gene which may control rnastability through the selective degradation of rna-bound proteins. andtherefore is associated with Von hippel-lindau disease. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Vonhippel-lindau disease, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with VHL.

The function of VHL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. VIK (AccessionNP_(—)612503.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VIK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by VIK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VIK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3535, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of VIK (AccessionNP_(—)612503.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VIK.

Vesicular membrane protein p24 (VMP, Accession NP_(—)542454.2) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VMP BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by VMP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VMPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5123, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Vesicularmembrane protein p24 (VMP, Accession NP_(—)542454.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with VMP.

Vanin 1 (VNN1, Accession NP_(—)004657.1) is another GAM3229 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. VNN1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VNN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VNN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16216, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Vanin 1 (VNN1,Accession NP_(—)004657.1), a gene which may regulate steps in thymushoming and play a role in mammalian sexual development. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with VNN1.

The function of VNN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1. Vacuolar proteinsorting 33a (yeast) (VPS33A, Accession NP_(—)075067.2) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VPS33A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by VPS33A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VPS33ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12847, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Vacuolar proteinsorting 33a (yeast) (VPS33A, Accession NP_(—)075067.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with VPS33A.

WBP3 (Accession NP_(—)783863.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WBP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WBP3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of WBP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13231, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of WBP3 (AccessionNP_(—)783863.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WBP3.

Williams-beuren syndrome chromosome region 23 (WBSCR23, AccessionNP_(—)079318.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR23 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WBSCR23, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of WBSCR23 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4757, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Williams-beurensyndrome chromosome region 23 (WBSCR23, Accession NP_(—)079318.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR23.

WDFY3 (Accession NP_(—)848700.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WDFY3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by WDFY3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WDFY3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18416, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of WDFY3 (AccessionNP_(—)848700.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WDFY3.

WFDC8 (Accession NP_(—)852611.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WFDC8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by WFDC8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WFDC8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15411, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of WFDC8 (AccessionNP_(—)852611.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WFDC8.

Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_055734.1) isanother GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1BINDING SITE1 and WHSC1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WHSC1 BINDING SITE1 andWHSC1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18856 and SEQ ID:18856respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)055734.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579878.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1 BINDING SITE1and WHSC1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of WHSC1 BINDING SITE1 and WHSC1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:18856 and SEQ ID:5144 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579878.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579877.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1 BINDING SITE1and WHSC1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of WHSC1 BINDING SITE1 and WHSC1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:18856 and SEQ ID:18856 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579877.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)015627.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1 BINDING SITE1and WHSC1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of WHSC1 BINDING SITE1 and WHSC1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:18856 and SEQ ID:18608 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)015627.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. X-ray repaircomplementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2 (XRCC2,Accession NP_(—)005422.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. XRCC2 BINDING SITE1 and XRCC2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byXRCC2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XRCC2 BINDING SITE1 andXRCC2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14540 and SEQ ID:10425respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of X-ray repaircomplementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2 (XRCC2,Accession NP_(—)005422.1), a gene which involves in the homologousrecombination repair (hrr) pathway of double-stranded dna. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with XRCC2.

The function of XRCC2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. ZAP (AccessionNP_(—)064504.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZAP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of ZAP (AccessionNP_(—)064504.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZAP.

ZFP42 (Accession NP_(—)777560.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP42 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP42,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP42 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20009, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of ZFP42 (AccessionNP_(—)777560.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP42.

Zinc finger protein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)060667.1)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP64BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP64, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP64 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3840,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)060667.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP64.

Zinc finger protein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)071371.2)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP64BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP64, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP64 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3840,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)071371.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP64.

Zinc finger protein 95 homolog (mouse) (ZFP95, Accession NP_(—)659570.1)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP95BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP95, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP95 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8365,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 95 homolog (mouse) (ZFP95, Accession NP_(—)659570.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP95.

Zinc finger protein 95 homolog (mouse) (ZFP95, Accession NP_(—)055384.1)is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP95BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP95, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP95 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8365,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 95 homolog (mouse) (ZFP95, Accession NP_(—)055384.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP95.

Zinc finger protein 138 (clone phz-32) (ZNF138, AccessionXP_(—)088081.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZNF138 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF138, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZNF138 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6482, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 138 (clone phz-32) (ZNF138, Accession XP_(—)088081.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF138.

Zinc finger protein 214 (ZNF214, Accession NP_(—)037381.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF214 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF214, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF214BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8097, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 214 (ZNF214, Accession NP_(—)037381.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF214.

Zinc finger protein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF264 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF264, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF264BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1422, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF264.

Zinc finger protein 273 (ZNF273, Accession XP_(—)088082.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF273 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF273, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF273BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16389, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 273 (ZNF273, Accession XP_(—)088082.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF273.

Zinc finger protein 398 (ZNF398, Accession NP_(—)065832.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF398 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF398, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF398 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16846, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 398 (ZNF398, Accession NP_(—)065832.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF398.

ZNF430 (Accession NP_(—)079465.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF430 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF430,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF430 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of ZNF430 (AccessionNP_(—)079465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF430.

ZNF431 (Accession XP_(—)086098.2) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF431 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF431,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF431 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16935, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of ZNF431 (AccessionXP_(—)086098.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF431.

ZNF440 (Accession NP_(—)689570.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF440 BINDING SITE1 and ZNF440 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby ZNF440, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF440 BINDING SITE1 andZNF440 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13052 and SEQ ID:8337respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of ZNF440 (AccessionNP_(—)689570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF440.

ZNF450 (Accession NP_(—)055612.1) is another GAM3229 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF450 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF450,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF450 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14177, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3229 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of ZNF450 (AccessionNP_(—)055612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF450.

Zinc finger protein 74 (cos52) (ZNF74, Accession NP_003417.1) is anotherGAM3229 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF74 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF74, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF74BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15580, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3229 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:221.

Another function of GAM3229 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 74 (cos52) (ZNF74, Accession NP_(—)003417.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3229 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF74.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 3298 (GAM3298), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM3298 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM3298 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM3298 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM3298 gene encodes a GAM3298 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM3298 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:111, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:111 is located at position 131248914 relative tochromosome X.

GAM3298 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM3298 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM3298 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM3298 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:111, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM3298folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM3298 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA is designated SEQID:259, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM3298 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM3298 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM3298target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM3298 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM3298 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM3298 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM3298 target RNA into GAM3298 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM3298 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM3298 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM3298 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM3298 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM3298 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM3298 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM3298 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM3298 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

15E1.2 (Accession XP_(—)290596.1) is a GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. 15E1.2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by 15E1.2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of 15E1.2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

A function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of 15E1.2 (AccessionXP_(—)290596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith 15E1.2.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 13 (ABCC13,Accession NP_(—)742021.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCC13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ABCC13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCC13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 13 (ABCC13, AccessionNP_(—)742021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABCC13.

ACATE2 (Accession NP_(—)036464.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ACATE2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACATE2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACATE2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of ACATE2 (AccessionNP_(—)036464.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ACATE2.

Adenylate cyclase 1 (brain) (ADCY1, Accession NP_(—)066939.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCY1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ADCY1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADCY1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14995, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase1 (brain) (ADCY1, Accession NP_(—)066939.1), a gene which acalmodulin-sensitive adenylyl cyclase. it may play a role in memoryacquisition and learning. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADCY1.

The function of ADCY1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. Adenylate cyclase 7(ADCY7, Accession NP_(—)001105.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ADCY7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADCY7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADCY7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase7 (ADCY7, Accession NP_(—)001105.1), a gene which this a membrane-bound,ca(2+)-inhibitable adenylyl cyclase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ADCY7.

The function of ADCY7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM75.1. Agmatine ureohydrolase(agmatinase) (AGMAT, Accession NP_(—)079034.2) is another GAM3298 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AGMAT BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAGMAT, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AGMAT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16781, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Agmatineureohydrolase (agmatinase) (AGMAT, Accession NP_(—)079034.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AGMAT.

Adenylate kinase 1 (AK1, Accession NP_(—)000467.1) is another GAM3298target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AK1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AK1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AK1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:816, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate kinase1 (AK1, Accession NP_(—)000467.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with AK1.

Aldehyde dehydrogenase 3 family, member a2 (ALDH3A2, AccessionNP_(—)000373.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALDH3A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALDH3A2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ALDH3A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 3 family, member a2 (ALDH3A2, Accession NP_(—)000373.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH3A2.

Aldehyde dehydrogenase 9 family, member a1 (ALDH9A1, AccessionNP_(—)000687.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALDH9A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALDH9A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ALDH9A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3390, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 9 family, member a1 (ALDH9A1, Accession NP_(—)000687.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH9A1.

Ac-like transposable element (ALTE, Accession NP_(—)004720.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALTE BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ALTE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALTEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:525, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Ac-liketransposable element (ALTE, Accession NP_(—)004720.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ALTE.

ANAPC7 (Accession NP_(—)057322.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ANAPC7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ANAPC7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANAPC7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16150, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of ANAPC7 (AccessionNP_(—)057322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ANAPC7.

Apolipoprotein l, 1 (APOL1, Accession NP_(—)663318.1) is another GAM3298target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APOL1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APOL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19832, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,1 (APOL1, Accession NP_(—)663318.1), a gene which may participate inreverse cholesterol transport from peripheral cells to the liver. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APOL1.

The function of APOL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Apolipoprotein l, 1(APOL1, Accession NP_(—)003652.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APOL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APOL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19832, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,1 (APOL1, Accession NP_(—)003652.2), a gene which may participate inreverse cholesterol transport from peripheral cells to the liver. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APOL1.

The function of APOL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Aquaporin 6, kidneyspecific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1) is another GAM3298 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AQP6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15019, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6,kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1), a gene whichparticipates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Ankyrin repeat and socsbox-containing 1 (ASB1, Accession NP_(—)057198.1) is another GAM3298target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ASB1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ASB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4892, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 1 (ASB1, Accession NP_(—)057198.1), a gene whichMay mediate protein-protein interactions. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ASB1.

The function of ASB1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Ankyrin repeat and socsbox-containing 13 (ASB13, Accession NP_(—)078977.2) is another GAM3298target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ASB13 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ASB13, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASB13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17002, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 13 (ASB13, Accession NP_(—)078977.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB13.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 9 (ASB9, AccessionNP_(—)076992.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASB9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ASB9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4781, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 9 (ASB9, Accession NP_(—)076992.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB9.

Activating transcription factor 5 (ATF5, Accession NP_(—)036200.2) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATF5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ATF5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15319, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Activatingtranscription factor 5 (ATF5, Accession NP_(—)036200.2), a gene whichbinds to cAMP-inducible promoters and is involved in gene transcription.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ATF5.

The function of ATF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM259.1. Atpase, na+/k+transporting, alpha 2 (+) polypeptide (ATP1A2, Accession NP_(—)000693.1)is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP1A2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ATP1A2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofATP1A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, na+/k+transporting, alpha 2 (+) polypeptide (ATP1A2, AccessionNP_(—)000693.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP1A2.

Betaine-homocysteine methyltransferase 2 (BHMT2, AccessionNP_(—)060084.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BHMT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BHMT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BHMT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6371, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition ofBetaine-homocysteine methyltransferase 2 (BHMT2, AccessionNP_(—)060084.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BHMT2.

3′(2′), 5′-bisphosphate nucleotidase 1 (BPNT1, Accession NP_(—)006076.2)is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BPNT1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BPNT1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BPNT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of 3′(2′),5′-bisphosphate nucleotidase 1 (BPNT1, Accession NP_(—)006076.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BPNT1.

3′(2′), 5′-bisphosphate nucleotidase 1 (BPNT1, Accession XP_(—)035738.1)is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BPNT1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BPNT1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BPNT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of 3′(2′),5′-bisphosphate nucleotidase 1 (BPNT1, Accession XP_(—)035738.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BPNT1.

Btb (poz) domain containing 5 (BTBD5, Accession NP_(—)060128.1) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTBD5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BTBD5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBTBD5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11724, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Btb (poz) domaincontaining 5 (BTBD5, Accession NP_(—)060128.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BTBD5.

Butyrophilin, subfamily 1, member a1 (BTN1A1, Accession NP_(—)001723.1)is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTN1A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BTN1A1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBTN1A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6923, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Butyrophilin,subfamily 1, member a1 (BTN1A1, Accession NP_(—)001723.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BTN1A1.

Butyrophilin, subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NP_(—)008979.2)is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTN3A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BTN3A1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBTN3A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2811, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Butyrophilin,subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NP_(—)008979.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BTN3A1.

Butyrophilin, subfamily 3, member a2 (BTN3A2, Accession NP_(—)008978.1)is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTN3A2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BTN3A2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBTN3A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16180, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Butyrophilin,subfamily 3, member a2 (BTN3A2, Accession NP_(—)008978.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BTN3A2.

C14orf145 (Accession NP_(—)689659.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf145 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf145, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf145 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11312, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of C14orf145(Accession NP_(—)689659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf145.

C14orf52 (Accession NP_(—)660148.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf52 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf52,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf52 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14163, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of C14orf52(Accession NP_(—)660148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf52.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 34 (C1orf34, Accession XP_(—)027172.1)is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf34BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf34, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C1orf34 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:840, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 34 (C1orf34, Accession XP_(—)027172.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf34.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 11 (C20orf11, Accession NP_(—)060366.1)is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf11BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf11, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19207, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 11 (C20orf11, Accession NP_(—)060366.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf11.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 129 (C20orf129, AccessionNP_(—)112181.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf129 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf129, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf129 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7920,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 129 (C20orf129, Accession NP_(—)112181.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf129.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 164 (C20orf164, AccessionNP_(—)542790.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf164 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf164, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf164 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9547,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 164 (C20orf164, Accession NP_(—)542790.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf164.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 169 (C20orf169, AccessionNP_(—)291020.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf169 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf169, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf169 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16567,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 169 (C20orf169, Accession NP_(—)291020.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf169.

C6orf96 (Accession NP_(—)060379.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf96 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf96,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf96 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of C6orf96(Accession NP_(—)060379.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf96.

Calcium-binding tyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated (fibrousheathin2) (CABy, Accession NP_(—)722452.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CABYR BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CABy, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CABYRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5933, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Calcium-bindingtyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated (fibrousheathin 2) (CABy,Accession NP_(—)722452.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CABYR.

Calcium-binding tyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated (fibrousheathin2) (CABy, Accession NP_(—)036321.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CABYR BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CABy, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CABYRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5933, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Calcium-bindingtyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated (fibrousheathin 2) (CABy,Accession NP_(—)036321.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CABYR.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii delta(CAMK2D, Accession NP_(—)742125.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CAMK2D BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMK2D, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMK2DBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:879, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii delta(CAMK2D, Accession NP_(—)742125.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CAMK2D.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii delta(CAMK2D, Accession NP_(—)742126.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CAMK2D BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMK2D, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMK2DBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:879, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii delta(CAMK2D, Accession NP_(—)742126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CAMK2D.

Cd28 antigen (tp44) (CD28, Accession NP_(—)006130.1) is another GAM3298target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD28 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CD28, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD28 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6352, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Cd28 antigen(tp44) (CD28, Accession NP_(—)006130.1), a gene which possibly involvedin t-cell activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CD28.

The function of CD28 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Cd68 antigen (CD68,Accession NP_001242.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. CD68 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CD68, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CD68 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Cd68 antigen(CD68, Accession NP_(—)001242.1), a gene which is highly expressed byhuman monocytes and tissue macrophages. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CD68.

The function of CD68 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Congenitaldyserythropoietic anemia, type i (CDAN1, Accession XP_(—)085300.3) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDAN1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CDAN1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCDAN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12246, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Congenitaldyserythropoietic anemia, type i (CDAN1, Accession XP_(—)085300.3) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDAN1.

Cofilin 2 (muscle) (CFL2, Accession NP_(—)068733.1) is another GAM3298target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CFL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CFL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CFL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16417, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Cofilin 2(muscle) (CFL2, Accession NP_(—)068733.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CFL2.

Claudin 15 (CLDN15, Accession NP_(—)612438.1) is another GAM3298 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLDN15 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CLDN15, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLDN15BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16467, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Claudin 15(CLDN15, Accession NP_(—)612438.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CLDN15.

Cyclin m3 (CNNM3, Accession NP_(—)060093.2) is another GAM3298 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNNM3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCNNM3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNNM3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1930, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin m3 (CNNM3,Accession NP_(—)060093.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CNNM3.

Coatomer protein complex, subunit alpha (COPA, Accession NP_(—)004362.1)is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COPABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by COPA, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCOPA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:815, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Coatomer proteincomplex, subunit alpha (COPA, Accession NP_(—)004362.1), a gene which isinvovled protein transport between the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) andGolgi compartments. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COPA.

The function of COPA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. CRN (AccessionNP_(—)006578.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CRN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CRN, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CRN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5868, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of CRN (AccessionNP_(—)006578.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CRN.

CRTAM (Accession NP_(—)062550.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CRTAM BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CRTAM,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRTAM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:840, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of CRTAM (AccessionNP_(—)062550.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CRTAM.

CT120 (Accession NP_(—)079068.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CT120 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CT120,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CT120 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13728, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of CT120 (AccessionNP_(—)079068.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CT120.

CYCS (Accession NP_(—)061820.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYCS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYCS, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CYCS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5995, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of CYCS (AccessionNP_(—)061820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYCS.

Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase (DDOST,Accession NP_(—)005207.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DDOST BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DDOST,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDOST BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition ofDolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase (DDOST,Accession NP_(—)005207.2), a gene which transfers high-mannoseoligosaccharides to nascent polypeptides. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DDOST.

The function of DDOST and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.2. DDX51 (AccessionNP_(—)778236.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DDX51 BINDING SITE1 and DDX51 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DDX51,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDX51 BINDING SITE1 andDDX51 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5949 and SEQ ID:6665respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of DDX51 (AccessionNP_(—)778236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DDX51.

DDX54 (Accession NP_(—)076977.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DDX54 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DDX54,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDX54 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8510, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of DDX54 (AccessionNP_(—)076977.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DDX54.

Dead/h (asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 9 (rna helicase a, nucleardna helicase ii; leukophysin) (DDX9, Accession NP_(—)085077.1) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DDX9 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DDX9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DDX9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12897, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 9 (rna helicase a, nuclear dnahelicase ii; leukophysin) (DDX9, Accession NP_(—)085077.1), a gene whichplays an important role in transcription, RNA processing, translation,and RNA replication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DDX9.

The function of DDX9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. DKFZp434E1119(Accession XP_(—)210937.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434E1119 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434E1119, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434E1119 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13379, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434E1119(Accession XP_(—)210937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434E1119.

DKFZP586C1324 (Accession XP_(—)045876.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586C1324 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586C1324, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586C1324 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13787, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586C1324(Accession XP_(—)045876.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586C1324.

DKFZp761G058 (Accession NP_(—)689755.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761G058 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761G058, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761G058 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761G058(Accession NP_(—)689755.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761G058.

DKFZP761G1913 (Accession NP_(—)113662.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP761G1913 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP761G1913, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP761G1913 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP761G1913(Accession NP_(—)113662.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP761G1913.

DKFZp761K1423 (Accession NP_(—)060892.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761K1423 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761K1423, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761K1423 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13788, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761K1423(Accession NP_(—)060892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761K1423.

Endothelial differentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 3(EDG3, Accession NP_(—)005217.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EDG3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EDG3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EDG3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6456, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialdifferentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 3 (EDG3,Accession NP_(—)005217.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EDG3.

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2c, 1 (EIF2C1, AccessionNP_(—)036331.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EIF2C1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF2C1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EIF2C1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17274, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 2c, 1 (EIF2C1, Accession NP_(—)036331.1),a gene which plays an important role in the eukaryotic peptide chaininitiation process. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EIF2C1.

The function of EIF2C1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Erythrocyte membraneprotein band 4.1 like 4b (EPB41L4B, Accession NP_(—)061987.2) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EPB41L4B BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EPB41L4B, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EPB41L4B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5651,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Erythrocytemembrane protein band 4.1 like 4b (EPB41L4B, Accession NP_061987.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EPB41L4B.

ERAP140 (Accession XP_(—)059748.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ERAP140 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ERAP140,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ERAP140 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7576, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of ERAP140(Accession XP_(—)059748.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ERAP140.

V-erb-b2 erythroblastic leukemia viral oncogene homolog 3 (avian)(ERBB3, Accession NP_(—)001973.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ERBB3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ERBB3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ERBB3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of V-erb-b2erythroblastic leukemia viral oncogene homolog 3 (avian) (ERBB3,Accession NP_(—)001973.1), a gene which binds and is activated byneuregulins and ntak. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ERBB3.

The function of ERBB3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. ET (AccessionNP_(—)077287.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ET BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ET, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ET BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1920, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of ET (AccessionNP_(—)077287.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ET.

Epithelial v-like antigen 1 (EVA1, Accession NP_(—)005788.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVA1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EVA1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof EVA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11961, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Epithelial v-likeantigen 1 (EVA1, Accession NP_(—)005788.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EVA1.

Coagulation factor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, AccessionNP_(—)003941.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. F2RL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by F2RL3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of F2RL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12961, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Coagulationfactor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, Accession NP_(—)003941.1),a gene which Protease-activated receptor 4; G protein-coupled receptorthat increases phosphoinositide hydrolysis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with F2RL3.

The function of F2RL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Fanconi anemia,complementation group d2 (FANCD2, Accession NP_(—)149075.2) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FANCD2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FANCD2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FANCD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9757, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group d2 (FANCD2, Accession NP_(—)149075.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCD2.

FBLP-1 (Accession XP_(—)290943.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBLP-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FBLP-1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBLP-1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FBLP-1 (AccessionXP_(—)290943.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBLP-1.

F-box only protein 27 (FBXO27, Accession NP_(—)849142.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO27 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FBXO27, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FBXO27 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of F-box onlyprotein 27 (FBXO27, Accession NP_(—)849142.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FBXO27.

F-box only protein 27 (FBXO27, Accession XP_(—)059045.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO27 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FBXO27, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FBXO27 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of F-box onlyprotein 27 (FBXO27, Accession XP_(—)059045.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FBXO27.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase,keratinocyte growth factor receptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzonsyndrome, pfeiffer syndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, AccessionNP_(—)075263.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FGFR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGFR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase, keratinocyte growth factorreceptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzon syndrome, pfeiffersyndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, Accession NP_(—)075263.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FGFR2.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase,keratinocyte growth factor receptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzonsyndrome, pfeiffer syndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, AccessionNP_(—)075262.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FGFR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGFR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase, keratinocyte growth factorreceptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzon syndrome, pfeiffersyndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, Accession NP_(—)075262.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FGFR2.

Fk506 binding protein 14, 22 kda (FKBP14, Accession NP_(—)060416.1) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FKBP14BINDING SITE1 and FKBP14 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by FKBP14, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FKBP14 BINDING SITE1 and FKBP14 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:3706 and SEQ ID:17308 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Fk506 bindingprotein 14, 22 kda (FKBP14, Accession NP_(—)060416.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FKBP14.

FKSG17 (Accession NP_(—)114420.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FKSG17 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FKSG17,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FKSG17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FKSG17 (AccessionNP_(—)114420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FKSG17.

FLJ10058 (Accession NP_(—)060455.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10058 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10058,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10058 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:841, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10058(Accession NP_(—)060455.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10058.

FLJ10665 (Accession NP_(—)060643.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10665 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10665,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10665 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3983, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10665(Accession NP_(—)060643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10665.

FLJ10853 (Accession NP_(—)060716.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10853 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10853,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10853 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16806, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10853(Accession NP_(—)060716.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10853.

FLJ11011 (Accession NP_(—)060769.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11011 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11011,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11011 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1510, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11011(Accession NP_(—)060769.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11011.

FLJ11259 (Accession NP_(—)060840.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11259 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11259,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11259 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11259(Accession NP_(—)060840.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11259.

FLJ11267 (Accession NP_(—)062553.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11267 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11267,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11267 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11267(Accession NP_(—)062553.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11267.

FLJ11996 (Accession NP_(—)079252.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11996 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11996,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11996 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17309, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11996(Accession NP_(—)079252.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11996.

FLJ12132 (Accession NP_(—)079256.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12132 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12132,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12132 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12132(Accession NP_(—)079256.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12132.

FLJ12270 (Accession XP_(—)290704.1) is another GAM3298target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12270 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12270,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12270 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19970, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12270(Accession XP_(—)290704.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12270.

FLJ12595 (Accession NP_(—)079270.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12595 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12595,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12595 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2951, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12595(Accession NP_(—)079270.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12595.

FLJ13114 (Accession NP_(—)078817.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13114 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13114,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13114 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14687, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13114(Accession NP_(—)078817.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13114.

FLJ13456 (Accession XP_(—)038291.5) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13456 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20122, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13456(Accession XP_(—)038291.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13456.

FLJ13621 (Accession NP_(—)079285.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13621 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13621,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13621 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16777, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13621(Accession NP_(—)079285.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13621.

FLJ14082 (Accession NP_(—)079300.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14082 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14082,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14082 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13784, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14082(Accession NP_(—)079300.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14082.

FLJ14107 (Accession NP_(—)079302.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14107 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14107,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14107 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14107(Accession NP_(—)079302.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14107.

FLJ14399 (Accession NP_(—)116169.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14399 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14399,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14399 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14399(Accession NP_(—)116169.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14399.

FLJ14642 (Accession NP_(—)116207.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14642 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14642,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14642 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:816, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14642(Accession NP_(—)116207.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14642.

FLJ14888 (Accession NP_(—)116245.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14888 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14888,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14888 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14888(Accession NP_(—)116245.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14888.

FLJ20059 (Accession NP_(—)060114.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20059 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20059,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20059 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:841, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20059(Accession NP_(—)060114.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20059.

FLJ20359 (Accession NP_(—)060251.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20359 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20359,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20359 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20359(Accession NP_(—)060251.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20359.

FLJ20452 (Accession NP_(—)060298.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20452 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20452,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20452 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16046, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20452(Accession NP_(—)060298.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20452.

FLJ20464 (Accession NP_(—)060304.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20464 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20464,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20464 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20464(Accession NP_(—)060304.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20464.

FLJ20582 (Accession XP_(—)090970.4) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20582 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20582,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20582 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5838, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20582(Accession XP_(—)090970.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20582.

FLJ20700 (Accession NP_(—)060402.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20700 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20700,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20700 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20700(Accession NP_(—)060402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20700.

FLJ21144 (Accession NP_(—)073611.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21144 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21144,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21144 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21144(Accession NP_(—)073611.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21144.

FLJ21369 (Accession NP_(—)079078.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21369 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21369,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21369 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18903, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21369(Accession NP_(—)079078.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21369.

FLJ21673 (Accession NP_(—)112160.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21673 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21673,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21673 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21673(Accession NP_(—)112160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21673.

FLJ21870 (Accession NP_(—)075392.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21870 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21870,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21870 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21870(Accession NP_(—)075392.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21870.

FLJ23042 (Accession NP_(—)079433.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23042 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23042,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23042 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6627, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23042(Accession NP_(—)079433.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23042.

FLJ23129 (Accession NP_(—)079039.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23129 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23129,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23129 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23129(Accession NP_(—)079039.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23129.

FLJ23235 (Accession NP_(—)079219.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23235 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23235,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23235 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14990, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23235(Accession NP_(—)079219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23235.

FLJ23360 (Accession NP_(—)075564.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23360 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23360,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23360 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23360(Accession NP_(—)075564.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23360.

FLJ23447 (Accession NP_(—)079101.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23447 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23447,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23447 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23447(Accession NP_(—)079101.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23447.

FLJ23499 (Accession NP_(—)073598.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23499 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23499,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23499 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23499(Accession NP_(—)073598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23499.

FLJ23499 (Accession NP_(—)073598.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23499 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23499,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23499 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23499(Accession NP_(—)073598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23499.

FLJ23751 (Accession NP_(—)689495.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23751 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23751,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23751 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5102, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23751(Accession NP_(—)689495.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23751.

FLJ23834 (Accession NP_(—)689963.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23834 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23834,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23834 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8593, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23834(Accession NP_(—)689963.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23834.

FLJ25179 (Accession NP_(—)653271.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25179 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25179,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25179 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8989, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25179(Accession NP_(—)653271.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25179.

FLJ30317 (Accession NP_(—)742148.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30317 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30317,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30317 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14675, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30317(Accession NP_(—)742148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30317.

FLJ30899 (Accession NP_(—)689943.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30899 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30899,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30899 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30899(Accession NP_(—)689943.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30899.

FLJ31208 (Accession NP_(—)694568.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31208 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31208,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31208 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31208(Accession NP_(—)694568.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31208.

FLJ31434 (Accession NP_(—)689709.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31434 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31434,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31434 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31434(Accession NP_(—)689709.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31434.

FLJ31659 (Accession NP_(—)694572.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31659 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31659,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31659 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18701, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31659(Accession NP_(—)694572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31659.

FLJ31842 (Accession NP_(—)689700.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31842 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31842,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31842 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31842(Accession NP_(—)689700.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31842.

FLJ31882 (Accession NP_(—)689673.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31882 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31882,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31882 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9354, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31882(Accession NP_(—)689673.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31882.

FLJ32029 (Accession NP_(—)775853.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32029 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32029,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32029 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:840, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32029(Accession NP_(—)775853.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32029.

FLJ32833 (Accession NP_(—)689701.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32833 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32833,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32833 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16532, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32833(Accession NP_(—)689701.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32833.

FLJ33167 (Accession NP_(—)689896.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33167 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33167,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33167 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33167(Accession NP_(—)689896.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33167.

FLJ33505 (Accession NP_(—)689530.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33505 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33505,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33505 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17309, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33505(Accession NP_(—)689530.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33505.

FLJ34917 (Accession NP_(—)694995.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34917 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34917,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34917 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34917(Accession NP_(—)694995.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34917.

FLJ37228 (Accession NP_(—)787113.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37228 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37228,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37228 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37228(Accession NP_(—)787113.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37228.

FLJ38690 (Accession NP_(—)848608.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38690 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38690BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38690, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38690BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38690 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3706 and SEQID:7398 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38690(Accession NP_(—)848608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38690.

FLJ38991 (Accession NP_(—)776188.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38991 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38991,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38991 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38991(Accession NP_(—)776188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38991.

FLJ39005 (Accession NP_(—)848616.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39005 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39005,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39005 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16046, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39005(Accession NP_(—)848616.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39005.

FLJ90165 (Accession NP_(—)699169.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90165 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90165,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90165 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90165(Accession NP_(—)699169.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90165.

FRSB (Accession NP_(—)005678.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FRSB BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FRSB, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FRSB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:840, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of FRSB (AccessionNP_(—)005678.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FRSB.

Udp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 7 (galnac-t7) (GALNT7, AccessionNP_(—)473451.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GALNT7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GALNT7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GALNT7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6665, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 7 (galnac-t7) (GALNT7, AccessionNP_(—)473451.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GALNT7.

GBP4 (Accession NP_(—)443173.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GBP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GBP4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GBP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7240, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of GBP4 (AccessionNP_(—)443173.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GBP4.

GK001 (Accession NP_(—)064583.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GK001 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GK001,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GK001 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11534, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of GK001 (AccessionNP_(—)064583.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GK001.

Glyoxalase i (GLO1, Accession NP_(—)006699.1) is another GAM3298 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GLO1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGLO1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GLO1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4209, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Glyoxalase i(GLO1, Accession NP_(—)006699.1), a gene which converts methylglyoxaland glutathione to S-lactoylglutathione. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GLO1.

The function of GLO1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1550.1. G protein-coupledreceptor 6 (GPR6, Accession NP_(—)005275.1) is another GAM3298 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGPR6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4712, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 6 (GPR6, Accession NP_(—)005275.1), a gene which transducesextracellular signals through heterotrimeric G proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPR6.

The function of GPR6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM203.2. G protein-coupledreceptor kinase 7 (GPRK7, Accession NP_(—)631948.1) is another GAM3298target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPRK7 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GPRK7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPRK7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12104, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor kinase 7 (GPRK7, Accession NP_(—)631948.1), a gene whichregulates the G protein-coupled receptors. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPRK7.

The function of GPRK7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. GRIPE (AccessionXP_(—)170749.4) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GRIPE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRIPE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GRIPE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2629, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of GRIPE (AccessionXP_(—)170749.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRIPE.

Gtp binding protein 5 (putative) (GTPBP5, Accession NP_(—)056481.1) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GTPBP5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GTPBP5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGTPBP5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17309, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Gtp bindingprotein 5 (putative) (GTPBP5, Accession NP_(—)056481.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GTPBP5.

H2a histone family, member j (H2AFJ, Accession NP_(—)060737.1) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. H2AFJBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by H2AFJ, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of H2AFJ BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11330,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of H2a histonefamily, member j (H2AFJ, Accession NP_(—)060737.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with H2AFJ.

HIG2 (Accession NP_(—)037464.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HIG2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HIG2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HIG2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:840, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of HIG2 (AccessionNP_(—)037464.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HIG2.

Histocompatibility (minor) 13 (HM13, Accession NP_(—)848697.1) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HM13 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HM13, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HM13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition ofHistocompatibility (minor) 13 (HM13, Accession NP_(—)848697.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HM13.

HSPC043 (Accession NP_(—)067041.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HSPC043 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC043,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC043 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16780, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of HSPC043(Accession NP_(—)067041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSPC043.

Interferon-induced protein with tetratricopeptide repeats 4 (IFIT4,Accession NP_(—)001540.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IFIT4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IFIT4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IFIT4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition ofInterferon-induced protein with tetratricopeptide repeats 4 (IFIT4,Accession NP_001540.2), a gene which is an interferon-induced protein.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IFIT4.

The function of IFIT4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Interleukin 12receptor, beta 2 (IL12RB2, Accession NP_(—)001550.1) is another GAM3298target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL12RB2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby IL12RB2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL12RB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5498, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 12receptor, beta 2 (IL12RB2, Accession NP_(—)001550.1), a gene which isinvolved in il-12 transduction. binds to il-12 with a low affinity.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL12RB2.

The function of IL12RB2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM374.1. IL23R (AccessionNP_(—)653302.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL23R BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL23R, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL23R BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15196, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of IL23R (AccessionNP_(—)653302.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IL23R.

Inositol polyphosphate-5-phosphatase, 75 kda (INPP5B, AccessionXP_(—)300739.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. INPP5B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by INPP5B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of INPP5B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19238, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Inositolpolyphosphate-5-phosphatase, 75 kda (INPP5B, Accession XP_300739.1), agene which hydrolyzes the calcium-mobilizing second messengerins(1,4,5)p3. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith INPP5B.

The function of INPP5B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Interleukin-1receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK4, Accession NP_(—)057207.1) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IRAK4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by IRAK4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofIRAK4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16303, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin-1receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK4, Accession NP_(—)057207.1), a genewhich may function as an IRAK1 kinase, triggering a cascade ofphosphorylation events. and therefore may be associated with Renaltumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Renal tumors, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IRAK4.

The function of IRAK4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Il2-inducible t-cellkinase (ITK, Accession NP_(—)005537.3) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ITK BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19655, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Il2-induciblet-cell kinase (ITK, Accession NP_(—)005537.3), a gene which plays a rolein t cell proliferation and differentiation. and therefore may beassociated with Myelodysplastic syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Myelodysplasticsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withITK.

The function of ITK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Potassium voltage-gatedchannel, shaker-related subfamily, member 7 (KCNA7, AccessionNP_(—)114092.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNA7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNA7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNA7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11198, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 7 (KCNA7,Accession NP_(—)114092.2), a gene which allows nerve cells toefficiently repolarize following an action potential. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNA7.

The function of KCNA7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. KIAA0356 (AccessionXP_(—)038655.4) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA0356 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0356, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0356 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11293,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0356(Accession XP_(—)038655.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0356.

KIAA0391 (Accession NP_(—)055487.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0391 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0391,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0391 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0391(Accession NP_(—)055487.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0391.

KIAA0408 (Accession NP_(—)055517.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0408 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0408,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0408 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7576, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0408(Accession NP_(—)055517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0408.

KIAA0446 (Accession XP_(—)044155.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0446 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0446,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0446 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1087, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0446(Accession XP_(—)044155.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0446.

KIAA0514 (Accession NP_(—)055511.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0514 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0514,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0514 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0514(Accession NP_(—)055511.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0514.

KIAA0628 (Accession NP_(—)055604.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0628 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0628,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0628 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5410, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0628(Accession NP_(—)055604.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0628.

KIAA0831 (Accession NP_(—)055739.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0831 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0831BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0831, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0831BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0831 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:840 and SEQID:19561 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0831(Accession NP_(—)055739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0831.

KIAA0872 (Accession NP_(—)055755.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0872 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0872,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0872 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10203, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0872(Accession NP_(—)055755.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0872.

KIAA0889 (Accession NP_(—)056192.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0889 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0889, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0889BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0889(Accession NP_(—)056192.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0889.

KIAA0913 (Accession XP_(—)044347.3) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0913 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0913,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0913 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12246, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0913(Accession XP_(—)044347.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0913.

KIAA0953 (Accession XP_(—)039733.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0953 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0953,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0953 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0953(Accession XP_(—)039733.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0953.

KIAA0982 (Accession NP_(—)054742.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0982 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0982,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0982 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4347, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0982(Accession NP_(—)054742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0982.

KIAA0992 (Accession NP_(—)057165.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0992 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0992,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0992 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16161, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0992(Accession NP_(—)057165.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0992.

KIAA1194 (Accession NP_(—)056270.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1194 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1194,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1194 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1194(Accession NP_(—)056270.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1194.

KIAA1377 (Accession XP_(—)040708.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1377 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1377,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1377 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9122, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1377(Accession XP_(—)040708.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1377.

KIAA1456 (Accession XP_(—)040100.3) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1456 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1456(Accession XP_(—)040100.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1456.

KIAA1559 (Accession XP_(—)054472.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1559 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1559,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1559 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1559(Accession XP_(—)054472.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1559.

KIAA1595 (Accession XP_(—)045520.5) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1595 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1595,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1595 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1595(Accession XP_(—)045520.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1595.

KIAA1630 (Accession NP_(—)061176.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1630 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1630,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1630 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8338, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1630(Accession NP_(—)061176.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1630.

KIAA1724 (Accession XP_(—)040280.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1724 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1724,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1724 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1724(Accession XP_(—)040280.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1724.

KIAA1727 (Accession XP_(—)034262.4) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1727 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1727,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1727 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10851, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1727(Accession XP_(—)034262.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1727.

KIAA1735 (Accession XP_(—)290496.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1735 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1735,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1735 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6665, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1735(Accession XP_(—)290496.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1735.

KIAA1771 (Accession XP_(—)086404.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1771 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1771,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1771 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7993, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1771(Accession XP_(—)086404.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1771.

KIAA1871 (Accession XP_(—)290737.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1871 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1871,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1871 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18994, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1871(Accession XP_(—)290737.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1871.

KIAA1950 (Accession XP_(—)166532.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1950 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1950,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1950 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6327, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1950(Accession XP_(—)166532.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1950.

KIF11 (Accession NP_(—)004514.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIF11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIF11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of KIF11 (AccessionNP_(—)004514.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIF11.

Kinesin family member 3b (KIF3B, Accession NP_(—)004789.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIF3B BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KIF3B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF3BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14234, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Kinesin familymember 3b (KIF3B, Accession NP_(—)004789.1), a gene which is amicrotubule-based anterograde translocator for membranous organelles.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KIF3B.

The function of KIF3B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Karyopherin (importin)beta 3 (KPNB3, Accession NP_(—)002262.3) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KPNB3 BINDING SITE1 and KPNB3 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by KPNB3, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KPNB3BINDING SITE1 and KPNB3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7119 and SEQID:18083 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Karyopherin(importin) beta 3 (KPNB3, Accession NP_(—)002262.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KPNB3.

Kringle containing transmembrane protein 1 (KREMEN1, AccessionNP_(—)114434.3) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KREMEN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KREMEN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KREMEN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:841, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Kringlecontaining transmembrane protein 1 (KREMEN1, Accession NP_(—)114434.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KREMEN1.

Link-GEFII (Accession NP_(—)057423.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. Link-GEFII BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLink-GEFII, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Link-GEFII BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Link-GEFII(Accession NP_(—)057423.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with Link-GEFII.

LOC115129 (Accession XP_(—)055292.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115129 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115129, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115129 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8061, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC115129(Accession XP_(—)055292.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115129.

LOC116143 (Accession NP_(—)612467.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116143 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC116143, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116143 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC116143(Accession NP_(—)612467.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116143.

LOC116228 (Accession XP_(—)300752.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116228 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC116228, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116228 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:815, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC116228(Accession XP_(—)300752.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116228.

LOC124411 (Accession XP_(—)058804.4) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC124411 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC124411, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC124411 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9305, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC124411(Accession XP_(—)058804.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC124411.

LOC130574 (Accession XP_(—)059451.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130574 BINDING SITE1 and LOC130574BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC130574, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130574BINDING SITE1 and LOC130574 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5219 andSEQ ID:10337 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC130574(Accession XP_(—)059451.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130574.

LOC132724 (Accession XP_(—)068002.4) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC132724 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC132724, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC132724 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8048, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC132724(Accession XP_(—)068002.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC132724.

LOC134147 (Accession NP_(—)620164.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC134147 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC134147, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC134147 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC134147(Accession NP_(—)620164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC134147.

LOC142779 (Accession XP_(—)084337.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC142779 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC142779, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC142779 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9354, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC142779(Accession XP_(—)084337.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC142779.

LOC143458 (Accession NP_(—)777562.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143458 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143458, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143458 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC143458(Accession NP_(—)777562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143458.

LOC144817 (Accession XP_(—)084972.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC144817(Accession XP_(—)084972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144817.

LOC144845 (Accession NP_(—)612483.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144845 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144845, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144845 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC144845(Accession NP_(—)612483.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144845.

LOC145231 (Accession XP_(—)096740.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145231 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145231, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145231 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16046, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC145231(Accession XP_(—)096740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145231.

LOC145663 (Accession XP_(—)096829.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6352, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC145663(Accession XP_(—)096829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145663.

LOC145757 (Accession XP_(—)085227.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145757 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145757, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145757 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC145757(Accession XP_(—)085227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145757.

LOC145824 (Accession XP_(—)085247.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145824 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145824, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145824 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14990, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC145824(Accession XP_(—)085247.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145824.

LOC146013 (Accession XP_(—)096919.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146013 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146013, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146013 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8603, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC146013(Accession XP_(—)096919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146013.

LOC146958 (Accession XP_(—)097142.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146958 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146958, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146958 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11424, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC146958(Accession XP_(—)097142.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146958.

LOC147841 (Accession XP_(—)085924.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147841 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147841, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147841 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16695, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC147841(Accession XP_(—)085924.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147841.

LOC149464 (Accession XP_(—)097645.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149464 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149464, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149464 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC149464(Accession XP_(—)097645.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149464.

LOC149910 (Accession XP_(—)086699.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149910 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149910, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149910 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3001, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC149910(Accession XP_(—)086699.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149910.

LOC150225 (Accession XP_(—)097870.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150225 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150225, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150225 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10727, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC150225(Accession XP_(—)097870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150225.

LOC150287 (Accession XP_(—)086889.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150287 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150287, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150287 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3702, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC150287(Accession XP_(—)086889.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150287.

LOC150299 (Accession XP_(—)097869.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150299 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150299, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150299 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12013, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC150299(Accession XP_(—)097869.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150299.

LOC150630 (Accession XP_(—)097931.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150630 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150630, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150630 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC150630(Accession XP_(—)097931.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150630.

LOC151068 (Accession XP_(—)098000.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151068 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151068, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151068 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12510, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC151068(Accession XP_(—)098000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151068.

LOC151438 (Accession XP_(—)098060.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151438 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151438, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151438 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6221, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC151438(Accession XP_(—)098060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151438.

LOC153338 (Accession XP_(—)098361.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153338 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153338, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153338 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16145, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC153338(Accession XP_(—)098361.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153338.

LOC153561 (Accession XP_(—)087708.6) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153561 BINDING SITE1 and LOC153561BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC153561, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153561BINDING SITE1 and LOC153561 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4776 andSEQ ID:3706 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC153561(Accession XP_(—)087708.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153561.

LOC153682 (Accession XP_(—)098414.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153682 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153682, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153682 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8989, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC153682(Accession XP_(—)098414.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153682.

LOC153727 (Accession XP_(—)098422.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153727 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153727, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153727 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC153727(Accession XP_(—)098422.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153727.

LOC155006 (Accession XP_(—)088117.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155006 BINDING SITE1 and LOC155006BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC155006, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155006BINDING SITE1 and LOC155006 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12246 andSEQ ID:3706 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC155006(Accession XP_(—)088117.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155006.

LOC157531 (Accession XP_(—)212210.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157531 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC157531, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC157531 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15279, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC157531(Accession XP_(—)212210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157531.

LOC158434 (Accession XP_(—)098939.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158434 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158434, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158434 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC158434(Accession XP_(—)098939.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158434.

LOC159036 (Accession XP_(—)099018.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC159036 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC159036, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC159036 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:816, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC159036(Accession XP_(—)099018.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC159036.

LOC163259 (Accession XP_(—)088769.6) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC163259 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC163259, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC163259 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7144, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC163259(Accession XP_(—)088769.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC163259.

LOC165324 (Accession XP_(—)092518.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC165324 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC165324, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC165324 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC165324(Accession XP_(—)092518.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC165324.

LOC166522 (Accession XP_(—)093920.5) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC166522 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC166522, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC166522 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16780, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC166522(Accession XP_(—)093920.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC166522.

LOC196540 (Accession XP_(—)116933.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196540 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196540, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196540 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC196540(Accession XP_(—)116933.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196540.

LOC199733 (Accession XP_(—)117123.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199733 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199733, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199733 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC199733(Accession XP_(—)117123.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199733.

LOC200008 (Accession XP_(—)114089.3) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200008 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200008BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC200008, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200008BINDING SITE1 and LOC200008 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6353 andSEQ ID:3706 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC200008(Accession XP_(—)114089.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200008.

LOC201475 (Accession XP_(—)113967.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC201475(Accession XP_(—)113967.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201475.

LOC201810 (Accession XP_(—)114383.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201810 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201810, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201810 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:840, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC201810(Accession XP_(—)114383.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201810.

LOC202134 (Accession XP_(—)117365.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202134 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202134, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202134 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19238, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC202134(Accession XP_(—)117365.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202134.

LOC220739 (Accession XP_(—)167548.3) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220739 BINDING SITE1 and LOC220739BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC220739, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220739BINDING SITE1 and LOC220739 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16984 andSEQ ID:5839 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC220739(Accession XP_(—)167548.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220739.

LOC221035 (Accession XP_(—)167640.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221035 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221035, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221035 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18581, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC221035(Accession XP_(—)167640.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221035.

LOC221601 (Accession XP_(—)168071.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221601 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221601, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221601 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10387, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC221601(Accession XP_(—)168071.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221601.

LOC221931 (Accession XP_(—)168348.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221931 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221931, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221931 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC221931(Accession XP_(—)168348.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221931.

LOC221954 (Accession XP_(—)168349.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221954 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221954, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221954 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15872, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC221954(Accession XP_(—)168349.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221954.

LOC222060 (Accession XP_(—)168427.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222060 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222060, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222060 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC222060(Accession XP_(—)168427.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222060.

LOC222160 (Accession XP_(—)168431.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222160 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222160, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222160 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC222160(Accession XP_(—)168431.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222160.

LOC253782 (Accession XP_(—)171023.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253782 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253782, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253782 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10198, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC253782(Accession XP_(—)171023.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253782.

LOC255185 (Accession XP_(—)170826.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255185 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255185, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255185 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC255185(Accession XP_(—)170826.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255185.

LOC282915 (Accession XP_(—)212579.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282915 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282915, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282915 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC282915(Accession XP_(—)212579.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282915.

LOC282951 (Accession XP_(—)212627.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282951 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282951, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282951 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC282951(Accession XP_(—)212627.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282951.

LOC282973 (Accession XP_(—)208463.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282973 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282973, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282973 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC282973(Accession XP_(—)208463.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282973.

LOC283005 (Accession XP_(—)208481.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283005 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283005, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283005 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC283005(Accession XP_(—)208481.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283005.

LOC283061 (Accession XP_(—)210875.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283061 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283061, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283061 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:841, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC283061(Accession XP_(—)210875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283061.

LOC283199 (Accession XP_(—)210929.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283199 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283199, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283199 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC283199(Accession XP_(—)210929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283199.

LOC283230 (Accession XP_(—)210945.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283230 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283230, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283230 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7329, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC283230(Accession XP_(—)210945.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283230.

LOC283289 (Accession XP_(—)210960.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283289 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283289, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283289 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19239, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC283289(Accession XP_(—)210960.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283289.

LOC283460 (Accession XP_(—)208682.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283460 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283460BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283460, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283460BINDING SITE1 and LOC283460 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3706 andSEQ ID:7398 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC283460(Accession XP_(—)208682.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283460.

LOC283475 (Accession XP_(—)211056.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8626, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC283475(Accession XP_(—)211056.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283475.

LOC283508 (Accession XP_(—)211070.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283508 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283508, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283508 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8580, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC283508(Accession XP_(—)211070.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283508.

LOC283672 (Accession XP_(—)211152.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283672 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283672, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283672 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC283672(Accession XP_(—)211152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283672.

LOC283690 (Accession XP_(—)211167.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283690 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283690, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283690 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC283690(Accession XP_(—)211167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283690.

LOC283693 (Accession XP_(—)208788.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283693 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283693, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283693 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16061, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC283693(Accession XP_(—)208788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283693.

LOC283760 (Accession XP_(—)208826.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283760 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283760, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283760 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11927, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC283760(Accession XP_(—)208826.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283760.

LOC283891 (Accession XP_(—)208889.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283891 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283891, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283891 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5840, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC283891(Accession XP_(—)208889.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283891.

LOC283924 (Accession XP_(—)208906.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283924 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283924BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283924, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283924BINDING SITE1 and LOC283924 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3706 andSEQ ID:6479 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC283924(Accession XP_(—)208906.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283924.

LOC283985 (Accession NP_(—)835229.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283985 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283985, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283985 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC283985(Accession NP_(—)835229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283985.

LOC283985 (Accession XP_(—)208951.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283985 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283985, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283985 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC283985(Accession XP_(—)208951.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283985.

LOC284014 (Accession XP_(—)211300.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284014 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284014, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284014 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284014(Accession XP_(—)211300.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284014.

LOC284024 (Accession XP_(—)208970.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284024 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284024, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284024 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284024(Accession XP_(—)208970.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284024.

LOC284161 (Accession XP_(—)209047.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284161 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284161, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284161 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284161(Accession XP_(—)209047.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284161.

LOC284313 (Accession XP_(—)209116.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284313 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284313, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284313 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16046, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284313(Accession XP_(—)209116.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284313.

LOC284371 (Accession XP_(—)209155.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284371, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284371 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284371(Accession XP_(—)209155.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284371.

LOC284417 (Accession XP_(—)209187.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284417 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284417, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284417 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6665, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284417(Accession XP_(—)209187.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284417.

LOC284461 (Accession XP_(—)211476.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284461 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284461, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284461 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17236, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284461(Accession XP_(—)211476.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284461.

LOC284475 (Accession XP_(—)211478.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8335, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284475(Accession XP_(—)211478.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284475.

LOC284486 (Accession XP_(—)209231.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284486 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284486, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284486 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284486(Accession XP_(—)209231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284486.

LOC284542 (Accession XP_(—)209254.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284542 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284542, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284542 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12376, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284542(Accession XP_(—)209254.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284542.

LOC284552 (Accession XP_(—)211516.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284552 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284552, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284552 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1017, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284552(Accession XP_(—)211516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284552.

LOC284639 (Accession XP_(—)211567.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284639 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284639, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284639 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3703, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284639(Accession XP_(—)211567.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284639.

LOC284647 (Accession XP_(—)211569.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284647 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284647BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284647, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284647BINDING SITE1 and LOC284647 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10343 andSEQ ID:15701 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284647(Accession XP_(—)211569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284647.

LOC284665 (Accession XP_(—)211581.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284665 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284665, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284665 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284665(Accession XP_(—)211581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284665.

LOC284707 (Accession XP_(—)211598.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284707 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284707, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284707 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284707(Accession XP_(—)211598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284707.

LOC284739 (Accession XP_(—)211609.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284739 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284739, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284739 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18406, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284739(Accession XP_(—)211609.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284739.

LOC284857 (Accession XP_(—)211671.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284857 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284857, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284857 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284857(Accession XP_(—)211671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284857.

LOC284858 (Accession XP_(—)209386.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284858 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284858, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284858 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284858(Accession XP_(—)209386.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284858.

LOC284911 (Accession XP_(—)211684.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284911 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284911BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284911, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284911BINDING SITE1 and LOC284911 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3706 andSEQ ID:12485 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284911(Accession XP_(—)211684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284911.

LOC284912 (Accession XP_(—)209413.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284912 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284912, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284912 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5498, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284912(Accession XP_(—)209413.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284912.

LOC284972 (Accession XP_(—)211712.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284972 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284972, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284972 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13200, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284972(Accession XP_(—)211712.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284972.

LOC284995 (Accession XP_(—)211729.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284995 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284995, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284995 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284995(Accession XP_(—)211729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284995.

LOC284998 (Accession XP_(—)211726.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284998 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284998BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284998, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284998BINDING SITE1 and LOC284998 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14399 andSEQ ID:13613 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC284998(Accession XP_(—)211726.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284998.

LOC285001 (Accession XP_(—)211730.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285001 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285001, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285001 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16577, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285001(Accession XP_(—)211730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285001.

LOC285052 (Accession XP_(—)211751.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285052 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285052, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285052 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285052(Accession XP_(—)211751.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285052.

LOC285082 (Accession XP_(—)211759.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285082 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285082, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285082 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285082(Accession XP_(—)211759.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285082.

LOC285376 (Accession XP_(—)211864.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285376 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285376, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285376 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4250, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285376(Accession XP_(—)211864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285376.

LOC285378 (Accession XP_(—)211859.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285378 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285378, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285378 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285378(Accession XP_(—)211859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285378.

LOC285379 (Accession XP_(—)211868.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285379 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285379, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285379 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12631, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285379(Accession XP_(—)211868.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285379.

LOC285398 (Accession XP_(—)209593.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285398 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285398, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285398 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18417, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285398(Accession XP_(—)209593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285398.

LOC285400 (Accession XP_(—)209596.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285400 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285400, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285400 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19239, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285400(Accession XP_(—)209596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285400.

LOC285540 (Accession XP_(—)209654.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285540 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285540, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285540 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4958, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285540(Accession XP_(—)209654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285540.

LOC285676 (Accession XP_(—)209718.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285676 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285676, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285676 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2225, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285676(Accession XP_(—)209718.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285676.

LOC285719 (Accession XP_(—)211990.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285719 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285719, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285719 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:840, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285719(Accession XP_(—)211990.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285719.

LOC285722 (Accession XP_(—)211997.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285722 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285722, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285722 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285722(Accession XP_(—)211997.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285722.

LOC285747 (Accession XP_(—)209742.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285747 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285747, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285747 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285747(Accession XP_(—)209742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285747.

LOC285749 (Accession XP_(—)212010.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285749 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285749, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285749 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10387, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285749(Accession XP_(—)212010.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285749.

LOC285758 (Accession XP_(—)212012.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285758 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285758, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285758 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285758(Accession XP_(—)212012.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285758.

LOC285833 (Accession XP_(—)209790.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285833 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285833, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285833 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285833(Accession XP_(—)209790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285833.

LOC285854 (Accession XP_(—)209770.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285854 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285854, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285854 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5474, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285854(Accession XP_(—)209770.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285854.

LOC285859 (Accession XP_(—)209775.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285859 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285859, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285859 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17309, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285859(Accession XP_(—)209775.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285859.

LOC285869 (Accession XP_(—)212058.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285869 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285869, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285869 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18034, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285869(Accession XP_(—)212058.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285869.

LOC285912 (Accession XP_(—)212078.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285912 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285912, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285912 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:816, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285912(Accession XP_(—)212078.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285912.

LOC285920 (Accession XP_(—)212091.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285920 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285920BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285920, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285920BINDING SITE1 and LOC285920 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15927 andSEQ ID:3706 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285920(Accession XP_(—)212091.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285920.

LOC285926 (Accession XP_(—)208368.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285926 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285926, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285926 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11962, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285926(Accession XP_(—)208368.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285926.

LOC285928 (Accession XP_(—)212087.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285928 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285928, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285928 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16949, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285928(Accession XP_(—)212087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285928.

LOC285953 (Accession XP_(—)209820.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285953 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285953, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285953 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285953(Accession XP_(—)209820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285953.

LOC285960 (Accession XP_(—)212088.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285960 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285960, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285960 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC285960(Accession XP_(—)212088.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285960.

LOC286129 (Accession XP_(—)209910.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286129 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286129, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286129 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7202, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC286129(Accession XP_(—)209910.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286129.

LOC286166 (Accession XP_(—)209925.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC286166(Accession XP_(—)209925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286166.

LOC286184 (Accession XP_(—)212216.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286184 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286184, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286184 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3702, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC286184(Accession XP_(—)212216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286184.

LOC286186 (Accession XP_(—)212219.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286186 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286186, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286186 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC286186(Accession XP_(—)212219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286186.

LOC286197 (Accession XP_(—)209940.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286197 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286197, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286197 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC286197(Accession XP_(—)209940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286197.

LOC286222 (Accession XP_(—)209955.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286222 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286222, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286222 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14873, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC286222(Accession XP_(—)209955.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286222.

LOC286337 (Accession XP_(—)212274.3) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286337 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286337, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286337 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC286337(Accession XP_(—)212274.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286337.

LOC286374 (Accession XP_(—)212293.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286374 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286374, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286374 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC286374(Accession XP_(—)212293.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286374.

LOC286470 (Accession XP_(—)212325.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286470 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286470, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286470 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC286470(Accession XP_(—)212325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286470.

LOC338549 (Accession XP_(—)294651.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338549 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338549BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338549, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338549BINDING SITE1 and LOC338549 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8366 andSEQ ID:5498 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC338549(Accession XP_(—)294651.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338549.

LOC338594 (Accession XP_(—)294660.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338594 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338594, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338594 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC338594(Accession XP_(—)294660.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338594.

LOC338963 (Accession XP_(—)294757.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338963 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338963, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338963 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC338963(Accession XP_(—)294757.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338963.

LOC339290 (Accession XP_(—)294901.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339290 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339290, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339290 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13707, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC339290(Accession XP_(—)294901.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339290.

LOC339373 (Accession XP_(—)294921.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339373 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339373, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339373 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:815, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC339373(Accession XP_(—)294921.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339373.

LOC339413 (Accession XP_(—)294936.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339413 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339413, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339413 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC339413(Accession XP_(—)294936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339413.

LOC339761 (Accession XP_(—)291005.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339761 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339761, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339761 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC339761(Accession XP_(—)291005.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339761.

LOC339841 (Accession XP_(—)291038.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339841 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339841, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339841 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7576, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC339841(Accession XP_(—)291038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339841.

LOC340038 (Accession XP_(—)291125.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340038 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340038, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340038 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19238, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC340038(Accession XP_(—)291125.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340038.

LOC340087 (Accession XP_(—)295153.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340087 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340087, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340087 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16347, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC340087(Accession XP_(—)295153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340087.

LOC340184 (Accession XP_(—)295183.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340184 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340184, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340184 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC340184(Accession XP_(—)295183.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340184.

LOC340208 (Accession XP_(—)295187.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340208 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340208, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340208 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC340208(Accession XP_(—)295187.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340208.

LOC340269 (Accession XP_(—)295199.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340269 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340269, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340269 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC340269(Accession XP_(—)295199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340269.

LOC340320 (Accession XP_(—)295211.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340320 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340320, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340320 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4826, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC340320(Accession XP_(—)295211.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340320.

LOC340362 (Accession XP_(—)295225.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340362 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340362, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340362 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC340362(Accession XP_(—)295225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340362.

LOC340394 (Accession XP_(—)295235.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340394 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340394, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340394 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15241, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC340394(Accession XP_(—)295235.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340394.

LOC340547 (Accession XP_(—)291331.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340547 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340547, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340547 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1347, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC340547(Accession XP_(—)291331.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340547.

LOC343434 (Accession XP_(—)295562.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC343434 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC343434, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC343434 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5570, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC343434(Accession XP_(—)295562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC343434.

LOC346232 (Accession XP_(—)294131.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346232 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC346232, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346232 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18321, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC346232(Accession XP_(—)294131.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346232.

LOC348102 (Accession XP_(—)302651.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348102 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348102, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348102 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC348102(Accession XP_(—)302651.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348102.

LOC348442 (Accession XP_(—)057659.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348442 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348442, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348442 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:815, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC348442(Accession XP_(—)057659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348442.

LOC348456 (Accession XP_(—)302761.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348456 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348456, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348456 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC348456(Accession XP_(—)302761.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348456.

LOC348527 (Accession XP_(—)300779.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348527 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348527, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348527 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC348527(Accession XP_(—)300779.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348527.

LOC348738 (Accession XP_(—)300826.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348738 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348738, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348738 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC348738(Accession XP_(—)300826.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348738.

LOC349063 (Accession XP_(—)302949.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349063 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349063, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349063 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18034, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC349063(Accession XP_(—)302949.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349063.

LOC349092 (Accession XP_(—)302959.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349092 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349092, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349092 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC349092(Accession XP_(—)302959.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349092.

LOC349169 (Accession XP_(—)302978.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349169 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349169, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349169 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17395, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC349169(Accession XP_(—)302978.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349169.

LOC349170 (Accession XP_(—)300969.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349170 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349170, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349170 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC349170(Accession XP_(—)300969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349170.

LOC349282 (Accession XP_(—)301008.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19238, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC349282(Accession XP_(—)301008.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349282.

LOC349313 (Accession XP_(—)301024.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349313 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349313, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349313 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19238, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC349313(Accession XP_(—)301024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349313.

LOC349323 (Accession XP_(—)301029.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349323 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349323, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349323 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18956, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC349323(Accession XP_(—)301029.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349323.

LOC51333 (Accession NP_(—)057727.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51333 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51333,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51333 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17893, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC51333(Accession NP_(—)057727.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51333.

LOC51759 (Accession NP_(—)057566.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51759 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by LOC51759, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51759BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4777, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC51759(Accession NP_(—)057566.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51759.

LOC85865 (Accession NP_(—)149098.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC85865 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC85865,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC85865 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6826, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC85865(Accession NP_(—)149098.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC85865.

LOC91056 (Accession NP_(—)612377.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91056 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by LOC91056, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91056BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12246, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC91056(Accession NP_(—)612377.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91056.

LOC91565 (Accession XP_(—)039231.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91565 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91565,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91565 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC91565(Accession XP_(—)039231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91565.

LOC93613 (Accession XP_(—)052568.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93613 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93613,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93613 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LOC93613(Accession XP_(—)052568.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93613.

LPHN3 (Accession NP_(—)056051.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LPHN3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LPHN3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LPHN3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of LPHN3 (AccessionNP_(—)056051.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LPHN3.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 8 (MAP3K8, AccessionNP_(—)005195.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP3K8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAP3K8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAP3K8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11824, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase 8 (MAP3K8, Accession NP_(—)005195.2), agene which is able to activate nf-kappa-b 1 by stimulatingproteasome-mediated p. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MAP3K8.

The function of MAP3K8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Matrin 3 (MATR3,Accession NP_061322.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. MATR3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MATR3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MATR3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19562, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Matrin 3 (MATR3,Accession NP_(—)061322.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MATR3.

MAWBP (Accession NP_(—)071412.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAWBP BINDING SITE1 and MAWBP BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byMAWBP, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAWBP BINDING SITE1 andMAWBP BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4940 and SEQ ID:15240respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of MAWBP (AccessionNP_(—)071412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAWBP.

Methionyl aminopeptidase 1 (METAP1, Accession NP_(—)055958.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. METAP1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by METAP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of METAP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12453, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Methionylaminopeptidase 1 (METAP1, Accession NP_(—)055958.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with METAP1.

Mannosyl (beta-1,4-)-glycoproteinbeta-1,4-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase (MGAT3, AccessionNP_(—)835470.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGAT3 BINDING SITE1 and MGAT3 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MGAT3, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGAT3BINDING SITE1 and MGAT3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16776 and SEQID:16780 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Mannosyl(beta-1,4-)-glycoprotein beta-1,4-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase(MGAT3, Accession NP_(—)835470.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MGAT3.

MGC10765 (Accession NP_(—)077321.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10765 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10765,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10765 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of MGC10765(Accession NP_(—)077321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10765.

MGC10771 (Accession NP_(—)078782.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10771 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10771,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10771 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of MGC10771(Accession NP_(—)078782.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10771.

MGC10814 (Accession NP_(—)116060.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10814 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10814,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10814 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of MGC10814(Accession NP_(—)116060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10814.

MGC13053 (Accession NP_(—)116099.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13053 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13053,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13053 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11709, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of MGC13053(Accession NP_(—)116099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13053.

MGC16703 (Accession NP_(—)659479.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC16703 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16703,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16703 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of MGC16703(Accession NP_(—)659479.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC16703.

MGC17791 (Accession NP_(—)689575.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC17791 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC17791,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC17791 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15278, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of MGC17791(Accession NP_(—)689575.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC17791.

MGC17986 (Accession NP_(—)705836.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC17986 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC17986,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC17986 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of MGC17986(Accession NP_(—)705836.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC17986.

MGC2396 (Accession NP_(—)443084.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2396 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2396,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2396 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6794, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of MGC2396(Accession NP_(—)443084.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2396.

MGC29937 (Accession NP_(—)653198.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29937 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29937,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29937 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of MGC29937(Accession NP_(—)653198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29937.

MGC30052 (Accession NP_(—)653322.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC30052 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC30052,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC30052 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6970, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of MGC30052(Accession NP_(—)653322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC30052.

MGC3195 (Accession NP_(—)114111.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3195 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3195,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3195 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7576, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of MGC3195(Accession NP_(—)114111.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3195.

MGC3207 (Accession NP_(—)115661.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3207 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3207,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3207 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6665, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of MGC3207(Accession NP_(—)115661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3207.

MGC34034 (Accession NP_(—)694956.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34034 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34034,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34034 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of MGC34034(Accession NP_(—)694956.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34034.

MGC50836 (Accession XP_(—)171060.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50836 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC50836,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50836 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of MGC50836(Accession XP_(—)171060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50836.

MGC5384 (Accession NP_(—)112234.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC5384 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5384,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5384 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of MGC5384(Accession NP_(—)112234.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC5384.

Mhc class i polypeptide-related sequence a (MICA, AccessionNP_(—)000238.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MICA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MICA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MICA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15857, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Mhc class ipolypeptide-related sequence a (MICA, Accession NP_(—)000238.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MICA.

MONDOA (Accession NP_(—)055753.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MONDOA BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MONDOA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MONDOA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16680, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of MONDOA (AccessionNP_(—)055753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MONDOA.

MPRG (Accession NP_(—)060175.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MPRG BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MPRG, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MPRG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17939, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of MPRG (AccessionNP_(—)060175.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MPRG.

Mre11 meiotic recombination 11 homolog a (s. cerevisiae) (MRE11A,Accession NP_(—)005582.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MRE11A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MRE11A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MRE11ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9057, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Mre11 meioticrecombination 11 homolog a (s. cerevisiae) (MRE11A, AccessionNP_(—)005582.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MRE11A.

Mre11 meiotic recombination 11 homolog a (s. cerevisiae) (MRE11A,Accession NP_(—)005581.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MRE11A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MRE11A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MRE11ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9057, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Mre11 meioticrecombination 11 homolog a (s. cerevisiae) (MRE11A, AccessionNP_(—)005581.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MRE11A.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein s18b (MRPS18B, Accession NP_054765.1) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS18BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPS18B, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MRPS18B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5843, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s18b (MRPS18B, Accession NP_(—)054765.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPS18B.

Muts homolog 3 (e. coli) (MSH3, Accession NP_(—)002430.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MSH3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MSH3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSH3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Muts homolog 3(e. coli) (MSH3, Accession NP_(—)002430.1), a gene which belongs to thedna mismatch repair muts family. and therefore may be associated withHereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hereditarynonpolyposis colorectal cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MSH3.

The function of MSH3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Major vault protein(MVP, Accession NP_(—)059447.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MVP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMVP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MVP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6247, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Major vaultprotein (MVP, Accession NP_(—)059447.2), a gene which may be involved innucleo- cytoplasmic transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MVP.

The function of MVP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1674.1. NBR2 (AccessionNP_(—)005812.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NBR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NBR2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NBR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17309, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of NBR2 (AccessionNP_(—)005812.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NBR2.

Nuclear receptor coactivator 3 (NCOA3, Accession NP_(—)006525.1) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NCOA3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNCOA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13706, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 3 (NCOA3, Accession NP_(—)006525.1), a gene which directlybinds nuclear receptors and stimulates the transcriptional activities inhormone-dependent fashion. and therefore may be associated withSteroid-dependent cancers. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Steroid-dependent cancers, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with NCOA3.

The function of NCOA3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM385.2. NDP52 (AccessionNP_(—)005822.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NDP52 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDP52, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NDP52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2868, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of NDP52 (AccessionNP_(—)005822.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NDP52.

Nadh dehydrogenase (ubiquinone) 1, subcomplex unknown, 2, 14.5 kda(NDUFC2, Accession NP_(—)004540.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NDUFC2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDUFC2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDUFC2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12246, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Nadhdehydrogenase (ubiquinone) 1, subcomplex unknown, 2, 14.5 kda (NDUFC2,Accession NP_(—)004540.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NDUFC2.

Neural precursor cell expressed, developmentally down-regulated 4-like(NEDD4L, Accession NP_(—)056092.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NEDD4L BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NEDD4L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NEDD4L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Neural precursorcell expressed, developmentally down-regulated 4-like (NEDD4L, AccessionNP_(—)056092.2), a gene which may play a role in the regulation ofepithelial sodium channel function. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NEDD4L.

The function of NEDD4L and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM499.2. Nuclear factor ofactivated t-cells 5, tonicity-responsive (NFAT5, AccessionNP_(—)775322.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NFAT5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NFAT5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NFAT5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12246, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear factor ofactivated t-cells 5, tonicity-responsive (NFAT5, AccessionNP_(—)775322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NFAT5.

Natural killer-tumor recognition sequence (NKTR, AccessionNP_(—)005376.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NKTR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NKTR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NKTR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14143, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Naturalkiller-tumor recognition sequence (NKTR, Accession NP_(—)005376.2), agene which is involved in the function of nk cells. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NKTR.

The function of NKTR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM467.2. NMA (AccessionNP_(—)036474.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NMA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NMA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NMA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12002, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of NMA (AccessionNP_(—)036474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NMA.

ODAG (Accession NP_(—)066990.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ODAG BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ODAG, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ODAG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13789, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of ODAG (AccessionNP_(—)066990.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ODAG.

Optineurin (OPTN, Accession NP_(—)068815.2) is another GAM3298 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OPTN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byOPTN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OPTN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Optineurin (OPTN,Accession NP_(—)068815.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with OPTN.

Platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase 2, 40 kda (PAFAH2, AccessionNP_(—)000428.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PAFAH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PAFAH2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PAFAH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition ofPlatelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase 2, 40 kda (PAFAH2, AccessionNP_(—)000428.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PAFAH2.

PBXIP1 (Accession NP_(—)065385.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PBXIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PBXIP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PBXIP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19722, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of PBXIP1 (AccessionNP_(—)065385.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PBXIP1.

Protocadherin 11 y-linked (PCDH11Y, Accession NP_(—)116753.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH11Y BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDH11Y, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDH11Y BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:815, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 11y-linked (PCDH11Y, Accession NP_(—)116753.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDH11Y.

Protocadherin 11 y-linked (PCDH11Y, Accession NP_(—)116754.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH11Y BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDH11Y, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDH11Y BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:815, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 11y-linked (PCDH11Y, Accession NP_(—)116754.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDH11Y.

Protocadherin alpha 1 (PCDHA1, Accession NP_(—)113599.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12657, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 1 (PCDHA1, Accession NP_(—)113599.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA1.

Protocadherin alpha 1 (PCDHA1, Accession NP_(—)061723.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12657, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 1 (PCDHA1, Accession NP_(—)061723.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA1.

Protocadherin alpha 10 (PCDHA10, Accession NP_(—)061724.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA10 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA10, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDHA10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12657, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 10 (PCDHA10, Accession NP_(—)061724.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA10.

Protocadherin alpha 10 (PCDHA10, Accession NP_(—)114066.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA10 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA10, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDHA10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12657, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 10 (PCDHA10, Accession NP_(—)114066.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA10.

Protocadherin alpha 11 (PCDHA11, Accession NP_(—)061725.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA11 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDHA11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12657, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 11 (PCDHA11, Accession NP_(—)061725.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA11.

Protocadherin alpha 12 (PCDHA12, Accession NP_(—)061726.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA12 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA12, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDHA12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12657, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 12 (PCDHA12, Accession NP_(—)061726.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA12.

Protocadherin alpha 13 (PCDHA13, Accession NP_(—)061727.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA13 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA13, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDHA13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12657, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 13 (PCDHA13, Accession NP_(—)061727.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA13.

Protocadherin alpha 2 (PCDHA2, Accession NP_(—)061728.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12657, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 2 (PCDHA2, Accession NP_(—)061728.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA2.

Protocadherin alpha 3 (PCDHA3, Accession NP_(—)061729.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PCDHA3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHA3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12657, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 3 (PCDHA3, Accession NP_(—)061729.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA3.

Protocadherin alpha 4 (PCDHA4, Accession NP_(—)061730.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA4 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHA4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12657, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 4 (PCDHA4, Accession NP_(—)061730.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA4.

Protocadherin alpha 5 (PCDHA5, Accession NP_(—)061731.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA5 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PCDHA5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHA5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12657, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 5 (PCDHA5, Accession NP_(—)061731.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA5.

Protocadherin alpha 6 (PCDHA6, Accession NP_(—)061732.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA6 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHA6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12657, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 6 (PCDHA6, Accession NP_(—)061732.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA6.

Protocadherin alpha 6 (PCDHA6, Accession NP_(—)114037.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA6 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHA6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12657, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 6 (PCDHA6, Accession NP_(—)114037.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA6.

Protocadherin alpha 7 (PCDHA7, Accession NP_(—)061733.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA7 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PCDHA7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHA7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12657, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 7 (PCDHA7, Accession NP_(—)061733.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA7.

Protocadherin alpha 8 (PCDHA8, Accession NP_(—)061734.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA8 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PCDHA8, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHA8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12657, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 8 (PCDHA8, Accession NP_(—)061734.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA8.

Protocadherin alpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)114063.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA9 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHA9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12657, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)114063.1), a gene which is acalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA9.

The function of PCDHA9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Protocadherin alphasubfamily c, 1 (PCDHAC1, Accession NP_(—)061721.2) is another GAM3298target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHAC1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHAC1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDHAC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12657, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha subfamily c, 1 (PCDHAC1, Accession NP_(—)061721.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHAC1.

Protocadherin alpha subfamily c, 2 (PCDHAC2, Accession NP_061722.1) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHAC2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHAC2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHAC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12657, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha subfamily c, 2 (PCDHAC2, Accession NP_(—)061722.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHAC2.

PEX26 (Accession NP_(—)060399.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PEX26 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PEX26,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PEX26 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16060, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of PEX26 (AccessionNP_(—)060399.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PEX26.

Phosphatidylinositol glycan, class m (PIGM, Accession NP_(—)660150.1) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIGM BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PIGM, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIGMBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1310, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol glycan, class m (PIGM, Accession NP_(—)660150.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PIGM.

PIGO (Accession NP_(—)116023.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIGO BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byPIGO, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIGO BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of PIGO (AccessionNP_(—)116023.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PIGO.

PIGO (Accession NP_(—)690577.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIGO BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byPIGO, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIGO BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of PIGO (AccessionNP_(—)690577.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PIGO.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, regulatory subunit, polypeptide 2 (p85 beta)(PIK3R2, Accession NP_(—)005018.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PIK3R2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3R2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIK3R2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, regulatory subunit, polypeptide 2 (p85 beta)(PIK3R2, Accession NP_(—)005018.1), a gene which acts as an adapter andis regulatory subunit (p85 beta) of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PIK3R2.

The function of PIK3R2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM439.1. Polycystic kidney andhepatic disease 1 (autosomal recessive) (PKHD1, AccessionNP_(—)619639.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PKHD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PKHD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PKHD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12090, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Polycystic kidneyand hepatic disease 1 (autosomal recessive) (PKHD1, AccessionNP_(—)619639.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PKHD1.

Placenta-specific 1 (PLAC1, Accession NP_(—)068568.1) is another GAM3298target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLAC1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PLAC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLAC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1845, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Placenta-specific1 (PLAC1, Accession NP_(—)068568.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PLAC1.

PNPLA1 (Accession NP_(—)775947.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PNPLA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PNPLA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PNPLA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of PNPLA1 (AccessionNP_(—)775947.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PNPLA1.

Protein o-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POFUT1BINDING SITE1 and POFUT1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by POFUT1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POFUT1 BINDING SITE1 andPOFUT1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8174 and SEQ ID:6456respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Proteino-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POFUT1.

Polymerase (dna directed), eta (POLH, Accession NP_(—)006493.1) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POLH BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by POLH, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11747, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected), eta (POLH, Accession NP_(—)006493.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with POLH.

PORIMIN (Accession NP_(—)443164.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PORIMIN BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PORIMIN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PORIMIN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5738, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of PORIMIN(Accession NP_(—)443164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PORIMIN.

Pyrophosphatase (inorganic) (PP, Accession NP_(—)066952.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PP BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Pyrophosphatase(inorganic) (PP, Accession NP_(—)066952.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PP.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 3b (PPP1R3B,Accession NP_(—)078883.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R3B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPP1R3B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R3B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19238, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 3b (PPP1R3B, AccessionNP_(—)078883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R3B.

Protein phosphatase 6, catalytic subunit (PPP6C, Accession NP_002712.1)is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP6CBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PPP6C, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPPP6C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17178, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 6, catalytic subunit (PPP6C, Accession NP_(—)002712.1), agene which is the catalytic subunit of protein phosphatase 6 which mayfunction in cell cycle regulation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PPP6C.

The function of PPP6C and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM287.2. Protein kinase,y-linked (PRKY, Accession NP_(—)002751.1) is another GAM3298 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKY BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPRKY, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKY BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9486, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,y-linked (PRKY, Accession NP_(—)002751.1), a gene which is a putativeprotein kinase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRKY.

The function of PRKY and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. PRO0478 (AccessionNP_(—)054848.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRO0478 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0478, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRO0478 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of PRO0478(Accession NP_(—)054848.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0478.

PRO1496 (Accession NP_(—)061073.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO1496 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO1496,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO1496 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16693, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of PRO1496(Accession NP_(—)061073.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO1496.

PRO1853 (Accession NP_(—)061077.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO1853 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PRO1853, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO1853BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of PRO1853(Accession NP_(—)061077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO1853.

PRO2859 (Accession NP_(—)061013.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO2859 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2859,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO2859 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of PRO2859(Accession NP_(—)061013.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO2859.

PRO2949 (Accession NP_(—)061014.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO2949 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2949,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO2949 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of PRO2949(Accession NP_(—)061014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO2949.

Presenilin 1 (alzheimer disease 3) (PSEN1, Accession NP_(—)015557.1) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSEN1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PSEN1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PSEN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8810,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Presenilin 1(alzheimer disease 3) (PSEN1, Accession NP_(—)015557.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PSEN1.

Presenilin 1 (alzheimer disease 3) (PSEN1, Accession NP_(—)000012.1) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSEN1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PSEN1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PSEN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8810,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Presenilin 1(alzheimer disease 3) (PSEN1, Accession NP_(—)000012.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PSEN1.

PSK (Accession NP_(—)057235.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSK, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PSK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17787, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of PSK (AccessionNP_(—)057235.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PSK.

Prostaglandin i2 (prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, AccessionNP_(—)000952.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTGIS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTGIS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTGIS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4543, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin i2(prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, Accession NP_(—)000952.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the isomerization of prostaglandin h2 to prostacyclin(=prostaglandin i2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTGIS.

The function of PTGIS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Ptk6 protein tyrosinekinase 6 (PTK6, Accession NP_(—)005966.1) is another GAM3298 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTK6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPTK6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTK6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Ptk6 proteintyrosine kinase 6 (PTK6, Accession NP_(—)005966.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PTK6.

Rab4b, member ras oncogene family (RAB4B, Accession NP_(—)057238.2) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB4BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB4B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB4B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Rab4b, member rasoncogene family (RAB4B, Accession NP_(—)057238.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB4B.

RABEX5 (Accession NP_(—)055319.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RABEX5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RABEX5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RABEX5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6850, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of RABEX5 (AccessionNP_(—)055319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RABEX5.

Rad51 homolog (reca homolog, e. coli) (s. cerevisiae) (RAD51, AccessionNP_(—)002866.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RAD51 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD51,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAD51 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Rad51 homolog(reca homolog, e. coli) (s. cerevisiae) (RAD51, AccessionNP_(—)002866.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAD51.

Rad51 homolog (reca homolog, e. coli) (s. cerevisiae) (RAD51, AccessionNP_(—)597994.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RAD51 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD51,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAD51 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Rad51 homolog(reca homolog, e. coli) (s. cerevisiae) (RAD51, AccessionNP_(—)597994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAD51.

RDHL (Accession NP_(—)005762.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RDHL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RDHL, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RDHL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of RDHL (AccessionNP_(—)005762.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RDHL.

Recq protein-like 5 (RECQL5, Accession NP_(—)004250.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RECQL5 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RECQL5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RECQL5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2405, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Recq protein-like5 (RECQL5, Accession NP_(—)004250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RECQL5.

SCR59 (Accession NP_(—)075559.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCR59 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCR59,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCR59 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of SCR59 (AccessionNP_(—)075559.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCR59.

Secreted and transmembrane 1 (SECTM1, Accession NP_(—)002995.1) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SECTM1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SECTM1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSECTM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18249, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Secreted andtransmembrane 1 (SECTM1, Accession NP_(—)002995.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SECTM1.

Small edrk-rich factor 1a (telomeric) (SERF1A, Accession NP_068802.1) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF1ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SERF1A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSERF1A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4210, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1a (telomeric) (SERF1A, Accession NP_(—)068802.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1A.

Small edrk-rich factor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NP_075267.1)is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF1BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SERF1B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSERF1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4210, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NP_(—)075267.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1B.

Solute carrier family 17 (anion/sugar transporter), member 5 (SLC17A5,Accession NP_(—)036566.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC17A5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC17A5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC17A5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3707, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 17 (anion/sugar transporter), member 5 (SLC17A5, AccessionNP_(—)036566.1), a gene which is a member of a family of anion/cationsymporters and therefore may be associated with Salla disease ;infantile sialic acid storage disorder. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Salla disease ;infantile sialic acid storage disorder, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC17A5.

The function of SLC17A5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.2. Solute carrier family26, member 4 (SLC26A4, Accession NP_(—)000432.1) is another GAM3298target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC26A4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SLC26A4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC26A4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 26, member 4 (SLC26A4, Accession NP_(—)000432.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC26A4.

Solute carrier family 31 (copper transporters), member 1 (SLC31A1,Accession NP_(—)001850.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC31A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC31A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC31A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:912, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 31 (copper transporters), member 1 (SLC31A1, AccessionNP_(—)001850.1), a gene which is involved in high-affinity copperuptake. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withSLC31A1.

The function of SLC31A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM257.1. SLC35E1 (AccessionNP_(—)079157.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC35E1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC35E1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC35E1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6353, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of SLC35E1(Accession NP_(—)079157.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC35E1.

Swi/snf related, matrix associated, actin dependent regulator ofchromatin, subfamily d, member 2 (SMARCD2, Accession NP_(—)003068.2) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMARCD2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SMARCD2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SMARCD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6099, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Swi/snf related,matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily d,member 2 (SMARCD2, Accession NP_(—)003068.2), a gene which is involvedin chromatin remodeling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SMARCD2.

The function of SMARCD2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM537.1. Syntaphilin (SNPH,Accession NP_(—)055538.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNPH BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNPH, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SNPH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4989, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Syntaphilin(SNPH, Accession NP_(—)055538.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNPH.

Sorting nexin 11 (SNX11, Accession NP_(—)037455.2) is another GAM3298target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX11 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNX11, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNX11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19139, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 11(SNX11, Accession NP_(—)037455.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX11.

Sorting nexin 11 (SNX11, Accession NP_(—)689450.1) is another GAM3298target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX11 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNX11, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNX11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19139, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 11(SNX11, Accession NP_(—)689450.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX11.

SNX22 (Accession NP_(—)079074.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX22 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX22,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of SNX22 (AccessionNP_(—)079074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX22.

SNX25 (Accession NP_(—)114159.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX25 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX25,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX25 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11908, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of SNX25 (AccessionNP_(—)114159.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX25.

Serine palmitoyltransferase, long chain base subunit 1 (SPTLC1,Accession NP_(—)847894.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SPTLC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SPTLC1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPTLC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:478, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Serinepalmitoyltransferase, long chain base subunit 1 (SPTLC1, AccessionNP_(—)847894.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPTLC1.

Staufen, rna binding protein (drosophila) (STAU, AccessionNP_(—)059347.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. STAU BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by STAU,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STAU BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17501, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Staufen, rnabinding protein (drosophila) (STAU, Accession NP_(—)059347.1), a genewhich may play a role in specific positioning of mrnas at given sites inthe cell and in stimulating their translation at the site. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAU.

The function of STAU and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM37.1. Synaptojanin 2 bindingprotein (SYNJ2BP, Accession NP_(—)060843.1) is another GAM3298 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYNJ2BP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySYNJ2BP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYNJ2BP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:666, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Synaptojanin 2binding protein (SYNJ2BP, Accession NP_(—)060843.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SYNJ2BP.

TEM7 (Accession NP_(—)065138.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TEM7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TEM7, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TEM7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14878, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of TEM7 (AccessionNP_(—)065138.2), a gene which involves in angiogenesis and therefore maybe associated with Colorectal cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Colorectal cancer, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TEM7.

The function of TEM7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Testis expressedsequence 15 (TEX15, Accession NP_(—)112561.1) is another GAM3298 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TEX15 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTEX15, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TEX15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18387, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Testis expressedsequence 15 (TEX15, Accession NP_(—)112561.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TEX15.

TMG4 (Accession NP_(—)076986.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TMG4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TMG4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TMG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3706, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of TMG4 (AccessionNP_(—)076986.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TMG4.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 10a (TNFRSF10A,Accession NP_(—)003835.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF10A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF10A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10a (TNFRSF10A, AccessionNP_(—)003835.2), a gene which is a member of the tumor necrosis factorreceptor superfamily; involved in apoptosis; contains a cytoplasmicdeath domain. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF10A.

The function of TNFRSF10A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM236.1. Tumor necrosis factorreceptor superfamily, member 10d, decoy with truncated death domain(TNFRSF10D, Accession NP_(—)003831.2) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10D BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTNFRSF10D, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF10D BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20093, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10d, decoy with truncated deathdomain (TNFRSF10D, Accession NP_(—)003831.2), a gene which activatesNF-kappaB and inhibits TRAIL-induced apoptosis. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TNFRSF10D.

The function of TNFRSF10D and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM236.1. TOPK (AccessionNP_(—)060962.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TOPK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TOPK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TOPK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4288, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of TOPK (AccessionNP_(—)060962.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TOPK.

Tripartite motif-containing 8 (TRIM8, Accession NP_(—)112174.1) isanother GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TRIM8, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTRIM8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16708, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 8 (TRIM8, Accession NP_(—)112174.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM8.

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 1(TRPM1, Accession NP_(—)002411.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRPM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRPM1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:840, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 1 (TRPM1,Accession NP_(—)002411.2), a gene which is suggested to mediate calciumentry. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPM1.

The function of TRPM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Thioredoxin-like 2(TXNL2, Accession NP_(—)006532.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TXNL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TXNL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TXNL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16694, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Thioredoxin-like2 (TXNL2, Accession NP_(—)006532.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TXNL2.

Uroplakin 1b (UPK1B, Accession NP_(—)008883.1) is another GAM3298 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UPK1B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byUPK1B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UPK1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Uroplakin 1b(UPK1B, Accession NP_(—)008883.1), a gene which strengthens andstabilizes the urothelial apical surface of the asymmetric unit membraneof mammalian bladder epithelium. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with UPK1B.

The function of UPK1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Von hippel-lindausyndrome (VHL, Accession NP_(—)000542.1) is another GAM3298 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. VHL BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VHL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VHL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Von hippel-lindausyndrome (VHL, Accession NP_(—)000542.1), a gene which may control rnastability through the selective degradation of rna-bound proteins. andtherefore is associated with Von hippel-lindau disease. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Vonhippel-lindau disease, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with VHL.

The function of VHL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Vacuolar proteinsorting 4b (yeast) (VPS4B, Accession NP_(—)004860.2) is another GAM3298target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VPS4B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby VPS4B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VPS4B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19238, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Vacuolar proteinsorting 4b (yeast) (VPS4B, Accession NP_(—)004860.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with VPS4B.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, AccessionNP_(—)683710.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR21 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR21,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR21 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6665, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, Accession NP_(—)683710.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR21.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, AccessionNP_(—)683711.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR21 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR21,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR21 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6665, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, Accession NP_(—)683711.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR21.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, AccessionNP_(—)112585.2) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR21 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR21,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR21 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6665, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, Accession NP_(—)112585.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR21.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, AccessionNP_(—)683713.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR21 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR21,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR21 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6665, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, Accession NP_(—)683713.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR21.

WDR23 (Accession NP_(—)079506.3) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WDR23 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by WDR23, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WDR23BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1087, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of WDR23 (AccessionNP_(—)079506.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WDR23.

WDR23 (Accession NP_(—)852002.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WDR23 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by WDR23, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WDR23BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1087, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of WDR23 (AccessionNP_(—)852002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WDR23.

Wee1 homolog (s. pombe) (WEE1, Accession NP_(—)003381.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WEE1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by WEE1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WEE1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5763, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Wee1 homolog (s.pombe) (WEE1, Accession NP_(—)003381.1), a gene which negativelyregulates entry into mitosis by catalyzing the inhibitory tyrosinephosphorylation of CDC2/cyclin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with WEE1.

The function of WEE1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM322.1. X-ray repaircomplementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2 (XRCC2,Accession NP_(—)005422.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. XRCC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by XRCC2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XRCC2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2322, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of X-ray repaircomplementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2 (XRCC2,Accession NP_(—)005422.1), a gene which involves in the homologousrecombination repair (hrr) pathway of double-stranded dna. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with XRCC2.

The function of XRCC2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. ZFP30 (AccessionNP_(—)055713.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZFP30 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP30, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZFP30 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1921, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of ZFP30 (AccessionNP_(—)055713.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP30.

Zinc finger protein 174 (ZNF174, Accession NP_(—)003441.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF174 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF174, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF174BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7167, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 174 (ZNF174, Accession NP_(—)003441.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF174.

Zinc finger protein 197 (ZNF197, Accession NP_(—)008922.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF197 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF197, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF197BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12246, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 197 (ZNF197, Accession NP_(—)008922.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF197.

Zinc finger protein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1) is anotherGAM3298 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF264 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF264, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF264BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8644, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3298 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3298 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF264.

ZNF450 (Accession NP_(—)055612.1) is another GAM3298 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF450 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF450,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF450 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3298 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:259.

Another function of GAM3298 is therefore inhibition of ZNF450 (AccessionNP_(—)055612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3298 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF450.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 3418 (GAM3418), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM3418 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM3418 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM3418 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM3418 gene encodes a GAM3418 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM3418 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3418 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:147, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM3418 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM3418 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM3418 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM3418 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:147, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM3418folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM3418 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA is designated SEQID:291, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM3418 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM3418 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM3418 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM3418target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM3418 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM3418 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM3418 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM3418 target RNA into GAM3418 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM3418 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM3418 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM3418 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM3418 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM3418 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM3418 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM3418 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM3418 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM3418 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

A disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain 19 (meltrin beta) (ADAM19,Accession NP_(—)150377.1) is a GAM3418 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. ADAM19 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byADAM19, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADAM19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2787, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

A function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin andmetalloproteinase domain 19 (meltrin beta) (ADAM19, AccessionNP_(—)150377.1), a gene which participates in the proteolytic processingof beta- type neuregulin isoforms. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ADAM19.

The function of ADAM19 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM129.1. B1 (AccessionNP_(—)055266.1) is another GAM3418 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. B1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by B1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of B1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9166, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of B1 (AccessionNP_(—)055266.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith B1.

Cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4, Accession NP_(—)000066.1) is anotherGAM3418 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDK4 BINDING SITE1and CDK4 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDK4, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CDK4 BINDING SITE1 and CDK4 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:5869 and SEQ ID:12296 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin-dependentkinase 4 (CDK4, Accession NP_(—)000066.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3418 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CDK4.

Cleavage and polyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2,Accession XP_(—)029311.2) is another GAM3418 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CPSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20174, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Cleavage andpolyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2, AccessionXP_(—)029311.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPSF2.

Cylindromatosis (turban tumor syndrome) (CYLD, Accession NP_(—)056062.1)is another GAM3418 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYLDBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CYLD, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCYLD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18734, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Cylindromatosis(turban tumor syndrome) (CYLD, Accession NP_(—)056062.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3418 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CYLD.

DKFZp547G0215 (Accession NP_(—)775914.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547G0215 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547G0215, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547G0215 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3848, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547G0215(Accession NP_(—)775914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547G0215.

Ells1 (Accession NP_(—)690006.1) is another GAM3418 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. Ells1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Ells1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Ells1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11977, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Ells1 (AccessionNP_(—)690006.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith Ells1.

Estrogen-related receptor gamma (ESRRG, Accession NP_(—)001429.1) isanother GAM3418 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ESRRGBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ESRRG, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofESRRG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19845, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Estrogen-relatedreceptor gamma (ESRRG, Accession NP_(—)001429.1), a gene which Estrogen-related receptor gamma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ESRRG.

The function of ESRRG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM200.1. FLJ11175 (AccessionNP_(—)060819.1) is another GAM3418 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ11175 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11175, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ11175 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12392,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11175(Accession NP_(—)060819.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11175.

FLJ12660 (Accession NP_(—)079428.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12660 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12660,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12660 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12660(Accession NP_(—)079428.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12660.

FLJ13149 (Accession NP_(—)068598.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13149 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13149,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13149 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3760, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13149(Accession NP_(—)068598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13149.

FLJ13912 (Accession NP_(—)073607.2) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13912 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13912,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13912 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16332, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13912(Accession NP_(—)073607.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13912.

FLJ14103 (Accession NP_(—)078965.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14103 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14103,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14103 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15222, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14103(Accession NP_(—)078965.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14103.

FLJ31033 (Accession XP_(—)037817.5) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31033 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31033,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31033 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10323, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31033(Accession XP_(—)037817.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31033.

GRIPE (Accession XP_(—)170749.4) is another GAM3418 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRIPE BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRIPE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRIPE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1088, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of GRIPE (AccessionXP_(—)170749.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRIPE.

General transcription factor iie, polypeptide 2, beta 34 kda (GTF2E2,Accession NP_(—)002086.1) is another GAM3418 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTF2E2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GTF2E2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2E2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Generaltranscription factor iie, polypeptide 2, beta 34 kda (GTF2E2, AccessionNP_(—)002086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTF2E2.

HH114 (Accession NP_(—)115888.1) is another GAM3418 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HH114 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HH114,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HH114 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11665, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of HH114 (AccessionNP_(—)115888.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HH114.

5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 7 (adenylate cyclase-coupled)(HTR7, Accession NP_(—)062874.1) is another GAM3418 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HTR7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byHTR7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HTR7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:751, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 7 (adenylate cyclase-coupled)(HTR7, Accession NP_(—)062874.1), a gene which stimulates adenylatecyclase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HTR7.

The function of HTR7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM492.2. 5-hydroxytryptamine(serotonin) receptor 7 (adenylate cyclase-coupled) (HTR7, AccessionNP_(—)000863.1) is another GAM3418 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HTR7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HTR7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HTR7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:751, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 7 (adenylate cyclase-coupled)(HTR7, Accession NP_(—)000863.1), a gene which stimulates adenylatecyclase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HTR7.

The function of HTR7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM492.2. 5-hydroxytryptamine(serotonin) receptor 7 (adenylate cyclase-coupled) (HTR7, AccessionNP_(—)062873.1) is another GAM3418 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HTR7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HTR7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HTR7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:751, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 7 (adenylate cyclase-coupled)(HTR7, Accession NP_(—)062873.1), a gene which stimulates adenylatecyclase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HTR7.

The function of HTR7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM492.2. KIAA1196 (AccessionXP_(—)028968.3) is another GAM3418 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA1196 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1196, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1196 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3870,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1196(Accession XP_(—)028968.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1196.

KIAA1203 (Accession XP_(—)049683.4) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1203 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1203,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1203 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1203(Accession XP_(—)049683.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1203.

Lim domain kinase 2 (LIMK2, Accession NP_(—)005560.1) is another GAM3418target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LIMK2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by LIMK2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof LIMK2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7977, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Lim domain kinase2 (LIMK2, Accession NP_(—)005560.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LIMK2.

Lim domain kinase 2 (LIMK2, Accession NP_(—)057952.1) is another GAM3418target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LIMK2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by LIMK2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof LIMK2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7977, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Lim domain kinase2 (LIMK2, Accession NP_(—)057952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LIMK2.

LOC126755 (Accession XP_(—)059074.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126755 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126755, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126755 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16572, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC126755(Accession XP_(—)059074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126755.

LOC129607 (Accession XP_(—)059368.4) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC129607 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC129607, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC129607 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC129607(Accession XP_(—)059368.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC129607.

LOC145652 (Accession XP_(—)096827.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145652 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145652, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145652 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC145652(Accession XP_(—)096827.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145652.

LOC145783 (Accession XP_(—)085231.2) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145783 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145783, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145783 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8080, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC145783(Accession XP_(—)085231.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145783.

LOC152519 (Accession XP_(—)087483.3) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152519 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152519, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152519 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10441, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC152519(Accession XP_(—)087483.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152519.

LOC283295 (Accession XP_(—)210964.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283295 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283295, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283295 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13815, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC283295(Accession XP_(—)210964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283295.

LOC283505 (Accession XP_(—)208702.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283505 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283505, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283505 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9453, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC283505(Accession XP_(—)208702.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283505.

LOC283596 (Accession XP_(—)294746.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283596 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283596, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283596 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:604, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC283596(Accession XP_(—)294746.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283596.

LOC283817 (Accession XP_(—)211215.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC283817(Accession XP_(—)211215.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283817.

LOC283940 (Accession XP_(—)208917.3) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283940 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283940, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283940 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2801, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC283940(Accession XP_(—)208917.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283940.

LOC283980 (Accession XP_(—)208940.2) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283980 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283980, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283980 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2801, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC283980(Accession XP_(—)208940.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283980.

LOC284542 (Accession XP_(—)209254.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284542 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284542, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284542 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11511, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC284542(Accession XP_(—)209254.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284542.

LOC284647 (Accession XP_(—)211569.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284647 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284647, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284647 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8747, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC284647(Accession XP_(—)211569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284647.

LOC284719 (Accession XP_(—)211601.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284719 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284719, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284719 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13651, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC284719(Accession XP_(—)211601.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284719.

LOC284950 (Accession XP_(—)211703.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284950 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284950, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284950 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6222, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC284950(Accession XP_(—)211703.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284950.

LOC285786 (Accession XP_(—)208349.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285786 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285786, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285786 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8604, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC285786(Accession XP_(—)208349.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285786.

LOC347775 (Accession XP_(—)302601.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347775 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347775, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347775 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC347775(Accession XP_(—)302601.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347775.

LOC348731 (Accession XP_(—)300399.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13922, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC348731(Accession XP_(—)300399.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348731.

LOC349257 (Accession XP_(—)300996.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349257 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349257, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349257 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17812, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC349257(Accession XP_(—)300996.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349257.

LOC349265 (Accession XP_(—)301000.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349265 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349265, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349265 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17812, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of LOC349265(Accession XP_(—)301000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349265.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase 14 (MAPK14, Accession NP_001306.1) isanother GAM3418 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAPK14BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MAPK14, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MAPK14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5165,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase 14 (MAPK14, Accession NP_(—)001306.1), a gene which isimportant for cytokine production; responds to changes in extracellularosmolarity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPK14.

The function of MAPK14 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM473.1. Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase 14 (MAPK14, Accession NP_(—)620581.1) is another GAM3418target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAPK14 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MAPK14, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MAPK14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5165, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase 14 (MAPK14, Accession NP_(—)620581.1), a gene which isimportant for cytokine production; responds to changes in extracellularosmolarity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPK14.

The function of MAPK14 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM473.1. Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase 14 (MAPK14, Accession NP_(—)620583.1) is another GAM3418target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAPK14 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MAPK14, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MAPK14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5165, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase 14 (MAPK14, Accession NP_(—)620583.1), a gene which isimportant for cytokine production; responds to changes in extracellularosmolarity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPK14.

The function of MAPK14 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM473.1. MGC45866 (AccessionNP_(—)689472.2) is another GAM3418 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGC45866 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC45866, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC45866 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5930,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of MGC45866(Accession NP_(—)689472.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC45866.

Nebulin (NEB, Accession NP_(—)004534.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NEB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NEB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NEB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14890, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Nebulin (NEB,Accession NP_(—)004534.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NEB.

NET-2 (Accession NP_(—)036470.1) is another GAM3418 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NET-2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NET-2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NET-2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of NET-2 (AccessionNP_(—)036470.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NET-2.

8-oxoguanine dna glycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058438.1) is anotherGAM3418 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OGG1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by OGG1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof OGG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20054, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of 8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058438.1), a gene which is involvedin base excision DNA repair and removal of 8-oxyguanine and thereforemay be associated with Tumorigenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumorigenesis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with OGG1.

The function of OGG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Protocadherin 12(PCDH12, Accession NP_(—)057664.1) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH12 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCDH12,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDH12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1606, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 12(PCDH12, Accession NP_(—)057664.1), a gene which is a member of a familyof nonclassical cadherins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PCDH12.

The function of PCDH12 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Polymerase (dnadirected) sigma (POLS, Accession NP_(—)008930.1) is another GAM3418target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POLS BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby POLS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19359, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected) sigma (POLS, Accession NP_(—)008930.1), a gene which isnecessary for chromosome segregation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with POLS.

The function of POLS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. PP1665 (AccessionNP_(—)110419.3) is another GAM3418 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PP1665 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PP1665, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PP1665 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1909, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of PP1665 (AccessionNP_(—)110419.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP1665.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type 11 (noonan syndrome 1)(PTPN11, Accession NP_(—)002825.2) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PTPN11 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PTPN11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPN11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13861, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type 11 (noonan syndrome 1) (PTPN11, AccessionNP_(—)002825.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3418 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTPN11.

Rab17, member ras oncogene family (RAB17, Accession NP_(—)071894.1) isanother GAM3418 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB17BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB17, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16304, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Rab17, member rasoncogene family (RAB17, Accession NP_(—)071894.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3418 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB17.

SWAP70 (Accession XP_(—)049197.2) is another GAM3418 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SWAP70 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SWAP70, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SWAP70BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18354, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of SWAP70 (AccessionXP_(—)049197.2), a gene which is involved not only in nuclear events butalso in signaling in B-cell activation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3418 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SWAP70.

The function of SWAP70 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM257.1. SWAP70 (AccessionNP_(—)055870.1) is another GAM3418 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SWAP70 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SWAP70,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SWAP70 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18354, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of SWAP70 (AccessionNP_(—)055870.1), a gene which is involved not only in nuclear events butalso in signaling in B-cell activation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3418 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SWAP70.

The function of SWAP70 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM257.1. Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)055734.1) is anotherGAM3418 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof WHSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13876, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)055734.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3418 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Zinc finger protein 323(ZNF323, Accession NP_(—)112161.2) is another GAM3418 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF323 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF323,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF323 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11866, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3418 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 323 (ZNF323, Accession NP_(—)112161.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3418 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF323.

Zinc finger protein 336 (ZNF336, Accession NP_(—)071927.1) is anotherGAM3418 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF336 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF336, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF336BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11914, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3418 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:291.

Another function of GAM3418 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 336 (ZNF336, Accession NP_(—)071927.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3418 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF336.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 3431 (GAM3431), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM3431 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM3431 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM3431 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM3431 gene encodes a GAM3431 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM3431 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3431 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:105, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:105 is located at position 6952115 relative tochromosome 12.

GAM3431 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM3431 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM3431 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM3431 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:105, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM3431folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM3431 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA is designated SEQID:356, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM3431 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM3431 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM3431 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM3431target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM3431 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM3431 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM3431 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM3431 target RNA into GAM3431 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM3431 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM3431 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM3431 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM3431 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM3431 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM3431 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM3431 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM3431 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM3431 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

A2BP1 (Accession NP_(—)665900.1) is a GAM3431 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. A2BP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by A2BP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of A2BP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7176, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

A function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of A2BP1 (AccessionNP_(—)665900.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith A2BP1.

A2BP1 (Accession NP_(—)665898.1) is another GAM3431 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. A2BP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by A2BP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of A2BP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7176, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of A2BP1 (AccessionNP_(—)665898.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith A2BP1.

A2BP1 (Accession NP_(—)665899.1) is another GAM3431 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. A2BP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by A2BP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of A2BP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7176, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of A2BP1 (AccessionNP_(—)665899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith A2BP1.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 13 (ABCC13,Accession NP_(—)620054.1) is another GAM3431 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCC13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ABCC13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCC13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13374, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 13 (ABCC13, AccessionNP_(—)620054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABCC13.

Ras homolog gene family, member e (ARHE, Accession NP_(—)005159.1) isanother GAM3431 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHE BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ARHE, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4853, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of Ras homolog genefamily, member e (ARHE, Accession NP_(—)005159.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3431 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHE.

Chromosome 3 open reading frame 4 (C3orf4, Accession NP_(—)063948.1) isanother GAM3431 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C3orf4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C3orf4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC3orf4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12739, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 3 openreading frame 4 (C3orf4, Accession NP_(—)063948.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3431 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C3orf4.

Cd59 antigen p18-20 (antigen identified by monoclonal antibodies 16.3a5,ej16, ej30, el32 and g344) (CD59, Accession NP_(—)000602.1) is anotherGAM3431 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD59 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CD59, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD59BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18546, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of Cd59 antigenp18-20 (antigen identified by monoclonal antibodies 16.3a5, ej16, ej30,el32 and g344) (CD59, Accession NP_(—)000602.1), a gene which restrictslysis of human erythrocytes and leukocytes by homologous complement. andtherefore may be associated with Cd59 deficiency (hemolytic anemia andthrombosis). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Cd59 deficiency (hemolytic anemia andthrombosis), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CD59.

The function of CD59 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM401.1. DKFZP434G1411(Accession XP_(—)166383.1) is another GAM3431 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434G1411 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434G1411, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434G1411 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13982, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434G1411(Accession XP_(—)166383.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434G1411.

DKFZP564I0422 (Accession NP_(—)113623.1) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564I0422 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564I0422, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564I0422 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3040, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564I0422(Accession NP_(—)113623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564I0422.

FAT3 (Accession XP_(—)061871.5) is another GAM3431 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FAT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FAT3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FAT3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3238, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of FAT3 (AccessionXP_(—)061871.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FAT3.

FLJ13197 (Accession NP_(—)078890.1) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13197 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13197,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13197 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14915, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13197(Accession NP_(—)078890.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13197.

FLJ32191 (Accession NP_(—)653290.2) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32191 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32191,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32191 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4685, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32191(Accession NP_(—)653290.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32191.

FLJ33918 (Accession NP_(—)689620.1) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33918 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33918,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33918 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9000, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33918(Accession NP_(—)689620.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33918.

FLJ40298 (Accession XP_(—)059377.5) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ40298 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40298,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40298 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6666, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40298(Accession XP_(—)059377.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ40298.

Forkhead box p1 (FOXP1, Accession NP_(—)116071.2) is another GAM3431target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FOXP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7666, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box p1(FOXP1, Accession NP_(—)116071.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FOXP1.

HSPC177 (Accession NP_(—)057494.2) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HSPC177 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC177,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC177 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19777, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of HSPC177(Accession NP_(—)057494.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSPC177.

KIAA1155 (Accession XP_(—)030864.2) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1155 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1155,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1155 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2654, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1155(Accession XP_(—)030864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1155.

KIAA1432 (Accession XP_(—)039698.3) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1432 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1432,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1432 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18507, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1432(Accession XP_(—)039698.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1432.

KIAA1576 (Accession NP_(—)065978.1) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1576 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1576,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1576 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4405, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1576(Accession NP_(—)065978.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1576.

KIAA1587 (Accession NP_(—)065983.1) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1587 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1587,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1587 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10648, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1587(Accession NP_(—)065983.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1587.

KIAA1673 (Accession XP_(—)047672.4) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1673 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1673,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1673 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17033, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1673(Accession XP_(—)047672.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1673.

Kelch-like 3 (drosophila) (KLHL3, Accession NP_(—)059111.1) is anotherGAM3431 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLHL3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KLHL3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLHL3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2902, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of Kelch-like 3(drosophila) (KLHL3, Accession NP_(—)059111.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3431 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KLHL3.

LOC126669 (Accession XP_(—)060121.4) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126669 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126669, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126669 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8765, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of LOC126669(Accession XP_(—)060121.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126669.

LOC144874 (Accession XP_(—)096696.1) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144874 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144874, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144874 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:552, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of LOC144874(Accession XP_(—)096696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144874.

LOC150587 (Accession XP_(—)097917.1) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6328, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of LOC150587(Accession XP_(—)097917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150587.

LOC254532 (Accession XP_(—)172961.1) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254532 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254532, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254532 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18418, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of LOC254532(Accession XP_(—)172961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254532.

LOC283053 (Accession XP_(—)210869.1) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283053 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283053, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283053 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6480, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of LOC283053(Accession XP_(—)210869.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283053.

LOC284317 (Accession XP_(—)209162.1) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284317 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284317, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284317 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of LOC284317(Accession XP_(—)209162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284317.

LOC284325 (Accession XP_(—)209143.1) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284325 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284325, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284325 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10520, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of LOC284325(Accession XP_(—)209143.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284325.

LOC285082 (Accession XP_(—)211759.1) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285082 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285082, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285082 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19819, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of LOC285082(Accession XP_(—)211759.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285082.

LOC285147 (Accession XP_(—)211784.1) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285147 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285147, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285147 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6394, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of LOC285147(Accession XP_(—)211784.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285147.

LOC286416 (Accession XP_(—)210041.1) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286416 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286416, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286416 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:494, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of LOC286416(Accession XP_(—)210041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286416.

LOC339987 (Accession XP_(—)295123.1) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339987 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339987, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339987 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of LOC339987(Accession XP_(—)295123.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339987.

MGC24180 (Accession NP_(—)689565.1) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC24180 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC24180,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC24180 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15915, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of MGC24180(Accession NP_(—)689565.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC24180.

MGC50559 (Accession NP_(—)776163.1) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50559 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC50559,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50559 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4039, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of MGC50559(Accession NP_(—)776163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50559.

Pim-2 oncogene (PIM2, Accession NP_(—)006866.1) is another GAM3431target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIM2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PIM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2828, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of Pim-2 oncogene(PIM2, Accession NP_(—)006866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PIM2.

Peroxisome proliferative activated receptor, delta (PPARD, AccessionNP_006229.1) is another GAM3431 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPARD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPARD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPARD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10291, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of Peroxisomeproliferative activated receptor, delta (PPARD, AccessionNP_(—)006229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPARD.

Pleckstrin homology, sec7 and coiled/coil domains 3 (PSCD3, AccessionNP_(—)004218.1) is another GAM3431 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PSCD3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSCD3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PSCD3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6586, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of Pleckstrinhomology, sec7 and coiled/coil domains 3 (PSCD3, Accession NP_004218.1),a gene which regulates vesicle trafficking in eukaryotic cells.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PSCD3.

The function of PSCD3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM650.2. Reelin (RELN,Accession NP_(—)774959.1) is another GAM3431 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RELN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byRELN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RELN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:615, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of Reelin (RELN,Accession NP_(—)774959.1), a gene which regulates microtubule functionin neurons and neuronal migration. and therefore is associated withNorman-roberts syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Norman-roberts syndrome, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with RELN.

The function of RELN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM700.2. Reelin (RELN,Accession NP_(—)005036.2) is another GAM3431 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RELN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byRELN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RELN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:615, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of Reelin (RELN,Accession NP_(—)005036.2), a gene which regulates microtubule functionin neurons and neuronal migration. and therefore is associated withNorman-roberts syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Norman-roberts syndrome, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with RELN.

The function of RELN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM700.2. Rnaguanylyltransferase and 5′-phosphatase (RNGTT, Accession NP_(—)003791.1)is another GAM3431 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNGTTBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RNGTT, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRNGTT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19971, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of Rnaguanylyltransferase and 5′-phosphatase (RNGTT, AccessionNP_(—)003791.1), a gene which is an MRNA capping enzyme; bifunctionalenzyme containing both 5′-triphosphatase and mRNA guanylyltransferaseactivity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNGTT.

The function of RNGTT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM475.2. RTKN2 (AccessionNP_(—)660350.2) is another GAM3431 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RTKN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RTKN2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RTKN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8705, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of RTKN2 (AccessionNP_(—)660350.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RTKN2.

Solute carrier family 25 (mitochondrial carrier, aralar), member 12(SLC25A12, Accession NP_(—)003696.2) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC25A12 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC25A12,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC25A12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:801, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 25 (mitochondrial carrier, aralar), member 12 (SLC25A12,Accession NP_(—)003696.2), a gene which is a calcium -dependentmitochondrial solute carrier.may have a function in the urea cycle (bysimilarity). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC25A12.

The function of SLC25A12 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM522.2. SNX16 (AccessionNP_(—)071416.2) is another GAM3431 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNX16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SNX16,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9454, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of SNX16 (AccessionNP_(—)071416.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX16.

SNX16 (Accession NP_(—)690049.1) is another GAM3431 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX16 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SNX16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9454, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of SNX16 (AccessionNP_(—)690049.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX16.

SNX16 (Accession NP_(—)690050.1) is another GAM3431 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX16 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SNX16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9454, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of SNX16 (AccessionNP_(—)690050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX16.

SRGAP2 (Accession NP_(—)055665.1) is another GAM3431 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SRGAP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRGAP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRGAP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5806, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of SRGAP2 (AccessionNP_(—)055665.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SRGAP2.

T-box 4 (TBX4, Accession NP_(—)060958.2) is another GAM3431 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TBX4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBX4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19579, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3431 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of T-box 4 (TBX4,Accession NP_(—)060958.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3431 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TBX4.

Zinc finger protein 183-like 1 (ZNF183L1, Accession NP_(—)849192.1) isanother GAM3431 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF183L1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ZNF183L1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF183L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13659, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3431 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:356.

Another function of GAM3431 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 183-like 1 (ZNF183L1, Accession NP_(—)849192.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3431 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF183L1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 3499 (GAM3499), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM3499 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM3499 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM3499 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM3499 gene encodes a GAM3499 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM3499 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3499 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:38, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM3499 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM3499 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM3499 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM3499 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:38, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM3499folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM3499 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA is designated SEQID:226, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM3499 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM3499 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM3499target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM3499 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM3499 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM3499 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM3499 target RNA into GAM3499 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM3499 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM3499 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM3499 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM3499 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM3499 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM3499 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM3499 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM3499 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Agmatine ureohydrolase (agmatinase) (AGMAT, Accession NP_(—)079034.2) isa GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AGMAT BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by AGMAT, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AGMATBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17623, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

A function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Agmatine ureohydrolase(agmatinase) (AGMAT, Accession NP_(—)079034.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AGMAT.

BTBD9 (Accession NP_(—)689946.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BTBD9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BTBD9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BTBD9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of BTBD9 (AccessionNP_(—)689946.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BTBD9.

C14orf117 (Accession NP_(—)061148.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf117 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf117, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf117 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9472, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of C14orf117(Accession NP_(—)061148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf117.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1)is another GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf24, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C1orf24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:18867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf24.

Cyclin d2 (CCND2, Accession NP_(—)001750.1) is another GAM3499 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCND2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCCND2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCND2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin d2 (CCND2,Accession NP_(—)001750.1), a gene which is essential for the control ofthe cell cycle at the g1/s (start) transition. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCND2.

The function of CCND2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Cyclin-dependent kinaseinhibitor 2b (p15, inhibits cdk4) (CDKN2B, Accession NP_(—)511042.1) isanother GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDKN2BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDKN2B, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CDKN2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7140,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin-dependentkinase inhibitor 2b (p15, inhibits cdk4) (CDKN2B, AccessionNP_(—)511042.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDKN2B.

Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2b (p15, inhibits cdk4) (CDKN2B,Accession NP_(—)004927.2) is another GAM3499 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDKN2B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDKN2B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDKN2BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7140, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin-dependentkinase inhibitor 2b (p15, inhibits cdk4) (CDKN2B, AccessionNP_(—)004927.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDKN2B.

CGI-31 (Accession NP_(—)057043.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-31 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-31,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-31 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16300, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of CGI-31 (AccessionNP_(—)057043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-31.

CHD6 (Accession NP_(—)115597.3) is another GAM3499 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CHD6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHD6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CHD6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11177, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of CHD6 (AccessionNP_(—)115597.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CHD6.

Chloride channel 6 (CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068504.1) is another GAM3499target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLCN6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CLCN6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CLCN6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10812, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel6 (CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068504.1), a gene which is a voltage- gatedchloride channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLCN6.

The function of CLCN6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)001277.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CLCN6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CLCN6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLCN6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10812, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel6 (CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)001277.1), a gene which is a voltage- gatedchloride channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLCN6.

The function of CLCN6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068505.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CLCN6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CLCN6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLCN6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10812, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel6 (CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068505.1), a gene which is a voltage- gatedchloride channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLCN6.

The function of CLCN6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Chloride channel 6(CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068503.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CLCN6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CLCN6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLCN6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10812, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel6 (CLCN6, Accession NP_(—)068503.1), a gene which is a voltage- gatedchloride channel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CLCN6.

The function of CLCN6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Claudin 1 (CLDN1,Accession NP_(—)066924.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CLDN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CLDN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLDN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19530, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Claudin 1 (CLDN1,Accession NP_(—)066924.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLDN1.

CYP19A1 (Accession NP_(—)112503.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP19A1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CYP19A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP19A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13808, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of CYP19A1(Accession NP_(—)112503.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CYP19A1.

CYP19A1 (Accession NP_(—)000094.2) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP19A1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CYP19A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP19A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13808, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of CYP19A1(Accession NP_(—)000094.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CYP19A1.

Diaphanous homolog 2 (drosophila) (DIAPH2, Accession NP_(—)006720.1) isanother GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DIAPH2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DIAPH2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of DIAPH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9117,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Diaphanoushomolog 2 (drosophila) (DIAPH2, Accession NP_(—)006720.1), a gene whichmay affect in oogenesis and therefore may be associated with Prematureovarian failure. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Premature ovarian failure., and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DIAPH2.

The function of DIAPH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. DKFZp434E0519(Accession NP_(—)115623.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434E0519 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZp434E0519BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by DKFZp434E0519, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434E0519 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZp434E0519 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:2462 and SEQ ID:3588 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434E0519(Accession NP_(—)115623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434E0519.

DKFZP434G072 (Accession NP_(—)115525.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434G072 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434G072, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434G072 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14688, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434G072(Accession NP_(—)115525.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434G072.

DKFZP434I092 (Accession NP_(—)056483.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434I092 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434I092, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434I092 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4289, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434I092(Accession NP_(—)056483.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434I092.

DKFZP564M182 (Accession XP_(—)085525.3) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564M182 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564M182, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564M182 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4069, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564M182(Accession XP_(—)085525.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564M182.

DKFZp762C1112 (Accession XP_(—)095568.5) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762C1112 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762C1112, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762C1112 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:964, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762C1112(Accession XP_(—)095568.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762C1112.

DKFZP762N2316 (Accession XP_(—)040560.4) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP762N2316 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP762N2316, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP762N2316 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10932, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP762N2316(Accession XP_(—)040560.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP762N2316.

FLJ12892 (Accession NP_(—)073594.2) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12892 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12892,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12892 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18919, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12892(Accession NP_(—)073594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12892.

FLJ13456 (Accession XP_(—)038291.5) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13456 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12797, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13456(Accession XP_(—)038291.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13456.

FLJ20582 (Accession XP_(—)090970.4) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20582 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20582,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20582 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12014, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20582(Accession XP_(—)090970.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20582.

FLJ23447 (Accession NP_(—)079101.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23447 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23447,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23447 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18407, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23447(Accession NP_(—)079101.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23447.

FLJ23537 (Accession NP_(—)079165.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23537 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23537,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23537 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18841, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23537(Accession NP_(—)079165.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23537.

FLJ30681 (Accession XP_(—)166291.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30681 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30681,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30681 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16626, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30681(Accession XP_(—)166291.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30681.

FLJ31208 (Accession NP_(—)694568.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31208 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31208,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31208 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5760, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31208(Accession NP_(—)694568.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31208.

FLJ35693 (Accession NP_(—)694972.2) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35693 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35693,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35693 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7369, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35693(Accession NP_(—)694972.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35693.

FLJ36754 (Accession NP_(—)776190.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36754 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36754,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36754 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7444, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36754(Accession NP_(—)776190.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36754.

FLJ37131 (Accession NP_(—)775958.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37131 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37131,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37131 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16721, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37131(Accession NP_(—)775958.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37131.

Glycoprotein 2 (zymogen granule membrane) (GP2, AccessionNP_(—)001493.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3890, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein 2(zymogen granule membrane) (GP2, Accession NP_(—)001493.1), a gene whichexpresses in the secretory granule of the exocrine pancreas.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GP2.

The function of GP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. G protein-coupledreceptor 105 (GPR105, Accession NP_(—)055694.1) is another GAM3499target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR105 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GPR105, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR105 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7994, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 105 (GPR105, Accession NP_(—)055694.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR105.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, n-methyl-d-aspartate 3a (GRIN3A,Accession NP_(—)597702.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRIN3A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRIN3A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRIN3A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19610, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, n-methyl-d-aspartate 3a (GRIN3A, AccessionNP_(—)597702.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRIN3A.

High-mobility group 20a (HMG20A, Accession NP_(—)060670.1) is anotherGAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMG20A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HMG20A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMG20ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17461, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of High-mobilitygroup 20a (HMG20A, Accession NP_(—)060670.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HMG20A.

Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein a0 (HNRPA0, AccessionNP_(—)006796.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HNRPA0 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HNRPA0, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HNRPA0 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10813, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Heterogeneousnuclear ribonucleoprotein a0 (HNRPA0, Accession NP_(—)006796.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HNRPA0.

KIAA0514 (Accession NP_(—)055511.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0514 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0514,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0514 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18061, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0514(Accession NP_(—)055511.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0514.

KIAA1735 (Accession XP_(—)290496.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1735 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1735,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1735 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12467, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1735(Accession XP_(—)290496.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1735.

KIAA1985 (Accession NP_(—)078853.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1985 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1985,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1985 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6965, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1985(Accession NP_(—)078853.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1985.

KIAA2024 (Accession NP_(—)742067.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA2024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA2024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18702, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2024(Accession NP_(—)742067.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA2024.

Legumain (LGMN, Accession NP_(—)005597.2) is another GAM3499 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LGMN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLGMN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LGMN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10662, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Legumain (LGMN,Accession NP_(—)005597.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LGMN.

LOC115219 (Accession XP_(—)055499.2) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115219 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115219, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115219 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2334, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC115219(Accession XP_(—)055499.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115219.

LOC137485 (Accession XP_(—)059909.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC137485 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC137485, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC137485 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8695, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC137485(Accession XP_(—)059909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC137485.

LOC143381 (Accession XP_(—)084501.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143381 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143381, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143381 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14117, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC143381(Accession XP_(—)084501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143381.

LOC145844 (Accession XP_(—)085255.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145844 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145844, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145844 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC145844(Accession XP_(—)085255.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145844.

LOC147727 (Accession XP_(—)085862.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147727 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147727, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147727 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5469, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC147727(Accession XP_(—)085862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147727.

LOC149371 (Accession NP_(—)787072.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149371, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149371 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7415, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC149371(Accession NP_(—)787072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149371.

LOC149420 (Accession NP_(—)690048.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149420 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149420, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149420 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2383, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC149420(Accession NP_(—)690048.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149420.

LOC149619 (Accession XP_(—)097690.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149619 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149619, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149619 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5200, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC149619(Accession XP_(—)097690.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149619.

LOC150174 (Accession XP_(—)086802.2) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150174 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150174, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150174 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1768, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC150174(Accession XP_(—)086802.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150174.

LOC150212 (Accession XP_(—)086827.2) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150212 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150212, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150212 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11780, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC150212(Accession XP_(—)086827.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150212.

LOC150213 (Accession XP_(—)059324.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150213 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150213, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150213 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1768, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC150213(Accession XP_(—)059324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150213.

LOC155081 (Accession XP_(—)088145.2) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155081 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155081, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155081 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3019, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC155081(Accession XP_(—)088145.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155081.

LOC157556 (Accession XP_(—)098783.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157556 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157556, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157556 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4290, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC157556(Accession XP_(—)098783.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157556.

LOC197201 (Accession XP_(—)113839.2) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19865, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC197201(Accession XP_(—)113839.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197201.

LOC200339 (Accession XP_(—)117226.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200339 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200339, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200339 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2412, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC200339(Accession XP_(—)117226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200339.

LOC201510 (Accession XP_(—)113972.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201510 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201510, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201510 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8805, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC201510(Accession XP_(—)113972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201510.

LOC202802 (Accession XP_(—)114560.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202802 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202802, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202802 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3019, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC202802(Accession XP_(—)114560.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202802.

LOC256895 (Accession XP_(—)173029.2) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18534, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC256895(Accession XP_(—)173029.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256895.

LOC283038 (Accession XP_(—)302599.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283038 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283038, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283038 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10213, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC283038(Accession XP_(—)302599.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283038.

LOC283070 (Accession XP_(—)210878.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283070 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283070, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283070 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16956, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC283070(Accession XP_(—)210878.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283070.

LOC283655 (Accession XP_(—)211144.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283655 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283655, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283655 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3498, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC283655(Accession XP_(—)211144.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283655.

LOC283682 (Accession XP_(—)211161.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283682 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283682, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283682 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11367, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC283682(Accession XP_(—)211161.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283682.

LOC284360 (Accession XP_(—)211433.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284360 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284360, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284360 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14189, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC284360(Accession XP_(—)211433.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284360.

LOC284650 (Accession XP_(—)211571.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284650 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284650, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284650 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10960, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC284650(Accession XP_(—)211571.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284650.

LOC284899 (Accession XP_(—)211680.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2091, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC284899(Accession XP_(—)211680.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284899.

LOC284999 (Accession XP_(—)211728.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15988, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC284999(Accession XP_(—)211728.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284999.

LOC338564 (Accession XP_(—)290466.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338564 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338564, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338564 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18841, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC338564(Accession XP_(—)290466.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338564.

LOC339083 (Accession XP_(—)290697.2) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339083 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339083, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339083 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4465, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC339083(Accession XP_(—)290697.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339083.

LOC347042 (Accession XP_(—)299969.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347042 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347042, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347042 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15492, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC347042(Accession XP_(—)299969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347042.

LOC348171 (Accession XP_(—)302672.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348171 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348171, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348171 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11763, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC348171(Accession XP_(—)302672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348171.

LOC349081 (Accession XP_(—)300935.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349081 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349081, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349081 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8658, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC349081(Accession XP_(—)300935.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349081.

LOC349094 (Accession XP_(—)300945.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349094 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349094, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349094 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3536, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC349094(Accession XP_(—)300945.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349094.

LOC349097 (Accession XP_(—)300940.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349097 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349097, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349097 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3536, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC349097(Accession XP_(—)300940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349097.

LOC349138 (Accession XP_(—)300960.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349138 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349138, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349138 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3536, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC349138(Accession XP_(—)300960.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349138.

LOC90826 (Accession NP_(—)612373.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90826 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90826,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90826 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8249, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC90826(Accession NP_(—)612373.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90826.

LOC92912 (Accession NP_(—)775740.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92912 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92912,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92912 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of LOC92912(Accession NP_(—)775740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92912.

Leucine-rich repeat protein, neuronal 1 (LRRN1, AccessionNP_(—)065924.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LRRN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LRRN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LRRN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7636, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Leucine-richrepeat protein, neuronal 1 (LRRN1, Accession NP_(—)065924.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LRRN1.

Leucine zipper transcription factor-like 1 (LZTFL1, AccessionNP_(—)065080.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LZTFL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LZTFL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LZTFL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4713, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Leucine zippertranscription factor-like 1 (LZTFL1, Accession NP_(—)065080.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LZTFL1.

Mcf.2 cell line derived transforming sequence (MCF2, AccessionNP_(—)005360.2) is another GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MCF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MCF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MCF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17926, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Mcf.2 cell linederived transforming sequence (MCF2, Accession NP_(—)005360.2), a genewhich Cytoplasmic oncoprotein similar to vimentin and therefore may beassociated with B-cell lymphoma (dbl) oncogene. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of B-celllymphoma (dbl) oncogene., and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MCF2.

The function of MCF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM619.1. MGC14836 (AccessionNP_(—)219480.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGC14836 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14836, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC14836 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6981,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of MGC14836(Accession NP_(—)219480.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14836.

Membrane protein, palmitoylated 3 (maguk p55 subfamily member 3) (MPP3,Accession NP_(—)001923.2) is another GAM3499 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MPP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MPP3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MPP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6425, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Membrane protein,palmitoylated 3 (maguk p55 subfamily member 3) (MPP3, AccessionNP_(—)001923.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MPP3.

MPPE1 (Accession NP_(—)075563.2) is another GAM3499 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MPPE1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MPPE1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MPPE1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of MPPE1 (AccessionNP_(—)075563.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MPPE1.

Myosin, heavy polypeptide 11, smooth muscle (MYH11, AccessionNP_(—)002465.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MYH11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MYH11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYH11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6924, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, heavypolypeptide 11, smooth muscle (MYH11, Accession NP_(—)002465.1), a genewhich is involved in muscle contraction. and therefore may be associatedwith Acute myeloid leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Acute myeloid leukemia, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with MYH11.

The function of MYH11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM291.1. Myosin, heavypolypeptide 11, smooth muscle (MYH11, Accession NP_(—)074035.1) isanother GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYH11BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MYH11, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MYH11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6924,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, heavypolypeptide 11, smooth muscle (MYH11, Accession NP_(—)074035.1), a genewhich is involved in muscle contraction. and therefore may be associatedwith Acute myeloid leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Acute myeloid leukemia, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with MYH11.

The function of MYH11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM291.1. Nuclear receptorinteracting protein 1 (NRIP1, Accession NP_(—)003480.1) is anotherGAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NRIP1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NRIP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NRIP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11880, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorinteracting protein 1 (NRIP1, Accession NP_(—)003480.1), a gene whichmodulates transcriptional activation by the estrogen receptor.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NRIP1.

The function of NRIP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Nuclear receptorinteracting protein 1 (NRIP1, Accession XP_(—)009699.1) is anotherGAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NRIP1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NRIP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NRIP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11880, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorinteracting protein 1 (NRIP1, Accession XP_(—)009699.1), a gene whichmodulates transcriptional activation by the estrogen receptor.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NRIP1.

The function of NRIP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Origin recognitioncomplex, subunit 4-like (yeast) (ORC4L, Accession NP_(—)002543.1) isanother GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ORC4LBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ORC4L, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofORC4L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5097, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Originrecognition complex, subunit 4-like (yeast) (ORC4L, AccessionNP_(—)002543.1), a gene which may be required for initiation of DNAreplication and has a putative nucleotide triphosphate binding motif.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ORC4L.

The function of ORC4L and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM203.2. Protocadherin beta 7(PCDHB7, Accession NP_(—)061763.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB7 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCDHB7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinbeta 7 (PCDHB7, Accession NP_(—)061763.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHB7.

PRO0478 (Accession NP_(—)054848.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0478 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0478,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0478 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of PRO0478(Accession NP_(—)054848.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0478.

Ptk2 protein tyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2, Accession NP_(—)005598.3) isanother GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTK2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTK2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTK2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9167, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Ptk2 proteintyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2, Accession NP_(—)005598.3), a gene whichinvolves in intracellular signal transduction pathway and is a putativehomolog of chicken focal adhesion associated kinase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PTK2.

The function of PTK2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. Ptk2 protein tyrosinekinase 2 (PTK2, Accession NP_(—)722560.1) is another GAM3499 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTK2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by PTK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9167, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Ptk2 proteintyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2, Accession NP_(—)722560.1), a gene whichinvolves in intracellular signal transduction pathway and is a putativehomolog of chicken focal adhesion associated kinase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PTK2.

The function of PTK2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, c (PTPRC, Accession NP_(—)002829.2) isanother GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTPRCBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRC, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PTPRC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18645,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, c (PTPRC, Accession NP_(—)002829.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRC.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, c (PTPRC, AccessionNP_(—)563579.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRC BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRC,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18645, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, c (PTPRC, Accession NP_(—)563579.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRC.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, c (PTPRC, AccessionNP_(—)563578.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRC BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRC,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18645, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, c (PTPRC, Accession NP_(—)563578.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRC.

RAD18 (Accession NP_(—)064550.2) is another GAM3499 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAD18 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAD18,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAD18 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3162, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of RAD18 (AccessionNP_(—)064550.2), a gene which functions with dna repair protein rad5 inerror-free postreplication dna repair and therefore may be associatedwith Cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RAD18.

The function of RAD18 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.2. SB52 (AccessionNP_(—)612208.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SB52 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SB52, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SB52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6196, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of SB52 (AccessionNP_(—)612208.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SB52.

SEC15B (Accession XP_(—)039570.3) is another GAM3499 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SEC15B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEC15B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEC15B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4566, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of SEC15B (AccessionXP_(—)039570.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SEC15B.

SLC35E2 (Accession XP_(—)049733.6) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC35E2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC35E2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC35E2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8532, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of SLC35E2(Accession XP_(—)049733.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC35E2.

SNX22 (Accession NP_(—)079074.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX22 BINDING SITE1 and SNX22 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded bySNX22, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX22 BINDING SITE1 andSNX22 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7099 and SEQ ID:11732respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of SNX22 (AccessionNP_(—)079074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX22.

Sprouty homolog 3 (drosophila) (SPRY3, Accession NP_(—)005831.1) isanother GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPRY3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SPRY3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSPRY3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:428, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Sprouty homolog 3(drosophila) (SPRY3, Accession NP_(—)005831.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPRY3.

Tgfb-induced factor 2 (tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, AccessionNP_(—)068581.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TGIF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TGIF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TGIF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7688, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-inducedfactor 2 (tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NP_(—)068581.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF2.

Triple homeobox 1 (TIX1, Accession NP_(—)055850.1) is another GAM3499target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TIX1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TIX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Triple homeobox 1(TIX1, Accession NP_(—)055850.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TIX1.

Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3, Accession NP_(—)003256.1) is another GAM3499target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TLR3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TLR3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TLR3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13708, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Toll-likereceptor 3 (TLR3, Accession NP_(—)003256.1), a gene which involves inhost defense against viruses. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TLR3.

The function of TLR3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1490.1. Topoisomerase (dna)ii alpha 170 kda (TOP2A, Accession NP_(—)001058.2) is another GAM3499target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TOP2A BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TOP2A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TOP2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14864, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Topoisomerase(dna) ii alpha 170 kda (TOP2A, Accession NP_(—)001058.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TOP2A.

TP53BPL (Accession NP_(—)005793.1) is another GAM3499 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TP53BPL BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TP53BPL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TP53BPL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1710, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of TP53BPL(Accession NP_(—)005793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TP53BPL.

VN1R1 (Accession NP_(—)065684.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VN1R1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VN1R1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VN1R1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14407, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of VN1R1 (AccessionNP_(—)065684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VN1R1.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 19 (WBSCR19, AccessionNP_(—)778234.2) is another GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR19 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WBSCR19, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of WBSCR19 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3019, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 19 (WBSCR19, Accession NP_(—)778234.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR19.

Zinc finger protein 214 (ZNF214, Accession NP_(—)037381.1) is anotherGAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF214 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF214, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF214BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6248, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 214 (ZNF214, Accession NP_(—)037381.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF214.

ZNF333 (Accession NP_(—)115809.1) is another GAM3499 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF333 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF333,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF333 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3499 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of ZNF333 (AccessionNP_(—)115809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3499 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF333.

Zinc finger protein 36 (kox 18) (ZNF36, Accession XP_168302.1) isanother GAM3499 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF36BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ZNF36, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF36 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10965, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3499 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:226.

Another function of GAM3499 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 36 (kox 18) (ZNF36, Accession XP_(—)168302.1), a gene which maybe involved in transcriptional regulation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3499 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF36.

The function of ZNF36 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM31.1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 3770 (GAM3770), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM3770 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM3770 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM3770 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM3770 gene encodes a GAM3770 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM3770 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:29, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM3770 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM3770 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM3770 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM3770 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:29, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM3770folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM3770 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA is designated SEQID:281, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM3770 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM3770 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM3770target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM3770 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM3770 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM3770 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM3770 target RNA into GAM3770 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM3770 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM3770 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM3770 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM3770 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM3770 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM3770 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM3770 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM3770 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family d (ald), member 2 (ABCD2, AccessionNP_(—)005155.1) is a GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ABCD2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ABCD2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofABCD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19013, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

A function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Atp-binding cassette,sub-family d (ald), member 2 (ABCD2, Accession NP_(—)005155.1), a genewhich probable transporter. and therefore may be associated withAdrenoleukodystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Adrenoleukodystrophy, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCD2.

The function of ABCD2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Atp-binding cassette,sub-family f (gcn20), member 2 (ABCF2, Accession NP_(—)009120.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABCF2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCF2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABCF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:484,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family f (gcn20), member 2 (ABCF2, AccessionNP_(—)009120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABCF2.

Arp1 actin-related protein 1 homolog a, centractin alpha (yeast)(ACTR1A, Accession NP_(—)005727.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ACTR1A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACTR1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACTR1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6045, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Arp1actin-related protein 1 homolog a, centractin alpha (yeast) (ACTR1A,Accession NP_(—)005727.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ACTR1A.

A kinase (prka) anchor protein 2 (AKAP2, Accession NP_(—)009134.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AKAP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AKAP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of AKAP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7250,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of A kinase (prka)anchor protein 2 (AKAP2, Accession NP_(—)009134.1), a gene which bindsto regulatory subunit (rii) of protein kinase a. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AKAP2.

The function of AKAP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Aldehyde dehydrogenase3 family, member a2 (ALDH3A2, Accession NP_(—)000373.1) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALDH3A2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ALDH3A2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALDH3A2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15493, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 3 family, member a2 (ALDH3A2, Accession NP_(—)000373.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH3A2.

Aldehyde dehydrogenase 6 family, member a1 (ALDH6A1, AccessionNP_(—)005580.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALDH6A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALDH6A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ALDH6A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7652, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 6 family, member a1 (ALDH6A1, Accession NP_(—)005580.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH6A1.

Aldehyde dehydrogenase 9 family, member a1 (ALDH9A1, AccessionNP_(—)000687.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALDH9A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALDH9A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ALDH9A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4064, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 9 family, member a1 (ALDH9A1, Accession NP_(—)000687.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH9A1.

Autocrine motility factor receptor (AMFR, Accession NP_(—)620408.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AMFR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AMFR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AMFR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6822, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Autocrinemotility factor receptor (AMFR, Accession NP_(—)620408.1), a gene whichacts to stimulate migration of fibrosarcoma cells and therefore may beassociated with Tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumors, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with AMFR.

The function of AMFR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Autocrine motilityfactor receptor (AMFR, Accession NP_(—)001135.3) is another GAM3770target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AMFR BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AMFR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AMFR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6822, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Autocrinemotility factor receptor (AMFR, Accession NP_(—)001135.3), a gene whichacts to stimulate migration of fibrosarcoma cells and therefore may beassociated with Tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumors, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with AMFR.

The function of AMFR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Adenosine monophosphatedeaminase (isoform e) (AMPD3, Accession NP_(—)000471.1) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AMPD3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by AMPD3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AMPD3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2981, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Adenosinemonophosphate deaminase (isoform e) (AMPD3, Accession NP_(—)000471.1), agene which plays a critical role in energy metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AMPD3.

The function of AMPD3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM584.1. Rac/cdc42 guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 6 (ARHGEF6, Accession NP_(—)004831.1)is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGEF6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ARHGEF6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4040, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Rac/cdc42 guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 6 (ARHGEF6, Accession NP_(—)004831.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGEF6.

ARPP-21 (Accession NP_(—)057384.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ARPP-21 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARPP-21,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARPP-21 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4251, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of ARPP-21(Accession NP_(—)057384.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARPP-21.

Arylsulfatase b (ARSB, Accession NP_(—)000037.1) is another GAM3770target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARSB BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ARSB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARSB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11835, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Arylsulfatase b(ARSB, Accession NP_(—)000037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ARSB.

Atpase, class i, type 8b, member 2 (ATP8B2, Accession XP_(—)290875.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP8B2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ATP8B2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofATP8B2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17310, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, class i,type 8b, member 2 (ATP8B2, Accession XP_(—)290875.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP8B2.

Bai1-associated protein 2 (BAIAP2, Accession NP_(—)059345.1) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BAIAP2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by BAIAP2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof BAIAP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6156, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Bai1-associatedprotein 2 (BAIAP2, Accession NP_(—)059345.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BAIAP2.

BCAP31 (Accession NP_(—)005736.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BCAP31 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BCAP31,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCAP31 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13375, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of BCAP31 (AccessionNP_(—)005736.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BCAP31.

B-cell cll/lymphoma 7a (BCL7A, Accession NP_(—)066273.1) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCL7A BINDING SITE1and BCL7A BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by BCL7A, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBCL7A BINDING SITE1 and BCL7A BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16792 andSEQ ID:8131 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of B-cellcll/lymphoma 7a (BCL7A, Accession NP_(—)066273.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BCL7A.

Baculoviral iap repeat-containing 8 (BIRC8, Accession NP_203127.2) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BIRC8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BIRC8, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBIRC8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2524, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Baculoviral iaprepeat-containing 8 (BIRC8, Accession NP_(—)203127.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BIRC8.

BLAME (Accession NP_(—)064510.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BLAME BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BLAME,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BLAME BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14865, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of BLAME (AccessionNP_(—)064510.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BLAME.

Brf2, subunit of rna polymerase iii transcription initiation factor,brf1-like (BRF2, Accession NP_(—)060780.2) is another GAM3770 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRF2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBRF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4164, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Brf2, subunit ofrna polymerase iii transcription initiation factor, brf1-like (BRF2,Accession NP_(—)060780.2), a gene which is one of the multiple subunitsof the RNA polymerase III transcription factor complex. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BRF2.

The function of BRF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1095.1. Bassoon (presynapticcytomatrix protein) (BSN, Accession NP_(—)003449.1) is another GAM3770target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BSN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BSN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BSN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11733, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Bassoon(presynaptic cytomatrix protein) (BSN, Accession NP_(—)003449.1), a genewhich may be involved in cytomatrix organization at the site ofneurotransmitter release and therefore may be associated with Multiplesystem atrophy (msa). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Multiple system atrophy (msa),and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with BSN.

The function of BSN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM146.1. Btb (poz) domaincontaining 6 (BTBD6, Accession NP_(—)150374.1) is another GAM3770 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTBD6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBTBD6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BTBD6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14701, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Btb (poz) domaincontaining 6 (BTBD6, Accession NP_(—)150374.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BTBD6.

BZRAP1 (Accession NP_(—)004749.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BZRAP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BZRAP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BZRAP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7707, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of BZRAP1 (AccessionNP_(—)004749.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BZRAP1.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 25 (C1orf25, Accession NP_(—)112196.2)is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf25BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf25, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C1orf25 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8737, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 25 (C1orf25, Accession NP_(—)112196.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf25.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 103 (C20orf103, AccessionNP_(—)036393.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf103 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf103, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf103 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8221,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 103 (C20orf103, Accession NP_(—)036393.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf103.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 152 (C20orf152, AccessionNP_(—)543024.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf152 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf152, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf152 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9895,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 152 (C20orf152, Accession NP_(—)543024.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf152.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 175 (C20orf175, AccessionNP_(—)543019.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf175 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf175, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf175 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13674,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 175 (C20orf175, Accession NP_(—)543019.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf175.

C20orf194 (Accession XP_(—)045421.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf194 BINDING SITE1 and C20orf194BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by C20orf194, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C20orf194BINDING SITE1 and C20orf194 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:20123 andSEQ ID:12486 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of C20orf194(Accession XP_(—)045421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C20orf194.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)057432.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C5orf4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C5orf4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7312,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)057432.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf4.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)115761.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C5orf4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C5orf4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7312,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 4 (C5orf4, Accession NP_(—)115761.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf4.

Caspase recruitment domain family, member 9 (CARD9, AccessionNP_(—)071747.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CARD9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CARD9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CARD9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Caspaserecruitment domain family, member 9 (CARD9, Accession NP_(—)071747.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CARD9.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 1 (CCL1, Accession NP_(—)002972.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CCL1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11794, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 1 (CCL1, Accession NP_(—)002972.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCL1.

Chemokine (c-c motif) receptor 1 (CCR1, Accession NP_(—)001286.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCR1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CCR1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17877, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor 1 (CCR1, Accession NP_(—)001286.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCR1.

Cd1a antigen, a polypeptide (CD1A, Accession NP_(—)001754.1) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD1A BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CD1A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD1ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6426, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Cd1a antigen, apolypeptide (CD1A, Accession NP_(—)001754.1), a gene which is involvedin antigen presentation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CD1A.

The function of CD1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Cd1d antigen, dpolypeptide (CD1D, Accession NP_(—)001757.1) is another GAM3770 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD1D BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCD1D, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD1D BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3178, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Cd1d antigen, dpolypeptide (CD1D, Accession NP_(—)001757.1), a gene which is a member Dof the CD1 family; involved in antigen presentation . Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD1D.

The function of CD1D and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM550.1. Congenitaldyserythropoietic anemia, type i (CDAN1, Accession XP_(—)085300.3) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDAN1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CDAN1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCDAN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6457, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Congenitaldyserythropoietic anemia, type i (CDAN1, Accession XP_(—)085300.3) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDAN1.

Cdc42 effector protein (rho gtpase binding) 3 (CDC42EP3, AccessionNP_(—)006440.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDC42EP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDC42EP3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CDC42EP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19072,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Cdc42 effectorprotein (rho gtpase binding) 3 (CDC42EP3, Accession NP_(—)006440.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC42EP3.

Cdc91 cell division cycle 91-like 1 (s. cerevisiae) (CDC91L1, AccessionNP_(—)536724.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDC91L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDC91L1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CDC91L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3448, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Cdc91 celldivision cycle 91-like 1 (s. cerevisiae) (CDC91L1, AccessionNP_(—)536724.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDC91L1.

Cadherin 5, type 2, ve-cadherin (vascular epithelium) (CDH5, AccessionNP_(—)001786.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDH5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDH5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10833, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 5, type2, ve-cadherin (vascular epithelium) (CDH5, Accession NP_(—)001786.1), agene which associates with alpha-catenin forming a link to thecytoskeleton. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDH5.

The function of CDH5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. Cysteine dioxygenase,type i (CDO1, Accession NP_(—)001792.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CDO1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDO1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDO1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4009, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Cysteinedioxygenase, type i (CDO1, Accession NP_(—)001792.1), a gene which isinvolved in degradation of cysteine to pyruvate. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CDO1.

The function of CDO1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM475.1. Claudin 1 (CLDN1,Accession NP_(—)066924.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CLDN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CLDN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLDN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17449, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Claudin 1 (CLDN1,Accession NP_(—)066924.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLDN1.

cPLA2delta (Accession NP_(—)828848.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. cPLA2delta BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by cPLA2delta, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofcPLA2delta BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17982, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of cPLA2delta(Accession NP_(—)828848.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with cPLA2delta.

cPLA2delta (Accession XP_(—)208820.2) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. cPLA2delta BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by cPLA2delta, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofcPLA2delta BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17982, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of cPLA2delta(Accession XP_(—)208820.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with cPLA2delta.

C-reactive protein, pentraxin-related (CRP, Accession NP_(—)000558.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRP BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CRP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11630, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of C-reactiveprotein, pentraxin-related (CRP, Accession NP_(—)000558.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CRP.

Cofactor required for sp1 transcriptional activation, subunit 2, 150 kda(CRSP2, Accession NP_(—)004220.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CRSP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CRSP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRSP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10521, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Cofactor requiredfor sp1 transcriptional activation, subunit 2, 150 kda (CRSP2, AccessionNP_(—)004220.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CRSP2.

Cullin 3 (CUL3, Accession NP_(—)003581.1) is another GAM3770 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CUL3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCUL3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CUL3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9467, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Cullin 3 (CUL3,Accession NP_(—)003581.1), a gene which may target other proteins forubiquitin-dependent proteolysis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CUL3.

The function of CUL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM32.1. Cytoplasmic linker 2(CYLN2, Accession NP_(—)003379.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYLN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CYLN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYLN2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9937, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Cytoplasmiclinker 2 (CYLN2, Accession NP_(—)003379.2), a gene which associates withmicrotubules and dendritic lamellar bodies. and therefore may beassociated with Williams-beuren syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Williams-beurensyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withCYLN2.

The function of CYLN2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM330.2. Cytoplasmic linker 2(CYLN2, Accession NP_(—)115797.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYLN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CYLN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYLN2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9937, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Cytoplasmiclinker 2 (CYLN2, Accession NP_(—)115797.1), a gene which associates withmicrotubules and dendritic lamellar bodies. and therefore may beassociated with Williams-beuren syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Williams-beurensyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withCYLN2.

The function of CYLN2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM330.2. DBC-1 (AccessionNP_(—)066997.3) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DBC-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DBC-1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DBC-1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17305, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of DBC-1 (AccessionNP_(—)066997.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DBC-1.

Digeorge syndrome critical region gene 14 (DGCR14, AccessionNP_(—)073210.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DGCR14 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DGCR14, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DGCR14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10110, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Digeorge syndromecritical region gene 14 (DGCR14, Accession NP_(—)073210.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DGCR14.

DKFZp434D177-like (Accession XP_(—)209288.2) is another GAM3770 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434D177-like BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby DKFZp434D177-like, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434D177-like BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8952, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434D177-like(Accession XP_(—)209288.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434D177-like.

DKFZp434E2321 (Accession XP_(—)038298.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434E2321 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434E2321, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434E2321 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4827, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434E2321(Accession XP_(—)038298.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434E2321.

DKFZP434H132 (Accession NP_(—)056307.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434H132 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434H132, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434H132 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9323, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434H132(Accession NP_(—)056307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434H132.

DKFZP761D0211 (Accession NP_(—)114428.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP761D0211 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP761D0211, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP761D0211 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14838, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP761D0211(Accession NP_(—)114428.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP761D0211.

DKFZp761L1518 (Accession XP_(—)294685.2) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761L1518 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761L1518, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761L1518 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10498, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761L1518(Accession XP_(—)294685.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761L1518.

EDEM (Accession NP_(—)055489.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EDEM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EDEM, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EDEM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4285, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of EDEM (AccessionNP_(—)055489.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EDEM.

Endothelin 3 (EDN3, Accession NP_(—)000105.1) is another GAM3770 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EDN3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byEDN3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EDN3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Endothelin 3(EDN3, Accession NP_(—)000105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EDN3.

Ells1 (Accession NP_(—)690006.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. Ells1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Ells1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Ells1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12892, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Ells1 (AccessionNP_(—)690006.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith Ells1.

Engulfment and cell motility 1 (ced-12 homolog, c. elegans) (ELMO1,Accession NP_(—)055615.8) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ELMO1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ELMO1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ELMO1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16847, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Engulfment andcell motility 1 (ced-12 homolog, c. elegans) (ELMO1, AccessionNP_(—)055615.8). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ELMO1.

ERdj5 (Accession NP_(—)061854.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ERdj5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ERdj5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ERdj5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5195, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of ERdj5 (AccessionNP_(—)061854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ERdj5.

Ets variant gene 4 (e1a enhancer binding protein, e1af) (ETV4, AccessionNP_(—)001977.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ETV4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ETV4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ETV4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12526, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Ets variant gene4 (e1a enhancer binding protein, e1af) (ETV4, Accession NP_(—)001977.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ETV4.

F-box only protein 2 (FBXO2, Accession NP_(—)036300.2) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FBXO2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXO2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4915, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of F-box onlyprotein 2 (FBXO2, Accession NP_(—)036300.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FBXO2.

FLJ10751 (Accession NP_(—)060709.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10751 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ10751, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10751BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:764, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10751(Accession NP_(—)060709.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10751.

FLJ10751 (Accession NP_(—)060675.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10751 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ10751, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10751BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:764, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10751(Accession NP_(—)060675.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10751.

FLJ10901 (Accession NP_(—)060735.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10901 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10901,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10901 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18342, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10901(Accession NP_(—)060735.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10901.

FLJ10945 (Accession NP_(—)060750.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10945 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10945,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10945 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17908, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10945(Accession NP_(—)060750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10945.

FLJ12121 (Accession NP_(—)079254.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12121 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12121,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12121 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12121(Accession NP_(—)079254.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12121.

FLJ12788 (Accession NP_(—)071937.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12788 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12788,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12788 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18045, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12788(Accession NP_(—)071937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12788.

FLJ13114 (Accession NP_(—)078817.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13114 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13114,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13114 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14164, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13114(Accession NP_(—)078817.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13114.

FLJ13224 (Accession NP_(—)079075.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13224 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13224,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13224 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2074, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13224(Accession NP_(—)079075.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13224.

FLJ13646 (Accession NP_(—)078860.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13646 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13646,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13646 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19731, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13646(Accession NP_(—)078860.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13646.

FLJ20320 (Accession NP_(—)060235.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20320 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20320,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20320 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14004, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20320(Accession NP_(—)060235.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20320.

FLJ20445 (Accession NP_(—)060294.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20445 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20445,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20445 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3014, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20445(Accession NP_(—)060294.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20445.

FLJ22222 (Accession NP_(—)078924.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22222 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ22222, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22222BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8328, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22222(Accession NP_(—)078924.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22222.

FLJ22222 (Accession NP_(—)787098.2) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22222 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ22222, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22222BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8328, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22222(Accession NP_(—)787098.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22222.

FLJ23186 (Accession NP_(—)078892.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23186 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3020, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23186(Accession NP_(—)078892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23186.

FLJ23323 (Accession NP_(—)078930.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23323 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23323,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23323 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12687, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23323(Accession NP_(—)078930.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23323.

FLJ23867 (Accession NP_(—)689875.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23867 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23867,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23867 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1191, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23867(Accession NP_(—)689875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23867.

FLJ32096 (Accession NP_(—)776156.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32096 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32096,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32096 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12027, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32096(Accession NP_(—)776156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32096.

FLJ32334 (Accession NP_(—)653166.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32334 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32334,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32334 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14094, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32334(Accession NP_(—)653166.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32334.

FLJ32389 (Accession NP_(—)653218.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32389 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32389,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32389 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32389(Accession NP_(—)653218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32389.

FLJ32833 (Accession NP_(—)689701.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32833 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32833,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32833 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32833(Accession NP_(—)689701.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32833.

FLJ37078 (Accession NP_(—)694588.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37078 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37078,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37078 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:924, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37078(Accession NP_(—)694588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37078.

FLJ38607 (Accession NP_(—)689867.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38607 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38607,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38607 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38607(Accession NP_(—)689867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38607.

FRCP2 (Accession NP_(—)715637.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FRCP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FRCP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FRCP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8098, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of FRCP2 (AccessionNP_(—)715637.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FRCP2.

Frequenin homolog (drosophila) (FREQ, Accession NP_(—)055101.2) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FREQ BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FREQ, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FREQBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12562, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Frequenin homolog(drosophila) (FREQ, Accession NP_(—)055101.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FREQ.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) a receptor, epsilon (GABRE, AccessionNP_068822.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABRE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GABRE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABRE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10097, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) a receptor, epsilon (GABRE, AccessionNP_(—)068822.1), a gene which mediates neuronal inhibition by binding tothe gaba/benzodiazepine receptor and opening an integral chloridechannel. and therefore may be associated with Early-onset parkinsonism(or waisman syndrome), mrx3 (a form of x-linked mental retardation).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Early-onset parkinsonism (or waisman syndrome), mrx3 (aform of x-linked mental retardation), and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GABRE.

The function of GABRE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1. Gamma-aminobutyric acid(gaba) a receptor, epsilon (GABRE, Accession NP_(—)068830.1) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GABRE BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GABRE, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GABRE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10097, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) a receptor, epsilon (GABRE, AccessionNP_(—)068830.1), a gene which mediates neuronal inhibition by binding tothe gaba/benzodiazepine receptor and opening an integral chloridechannel. and therefore may be associated with Early-onset parkinsonism(or waisman syndrome), mrx3 (a form of x-linked mental retardation).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Early-onset parkinsonism (or waisman syndrome), mrx3 (aform of x-linked mental retardation), and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GABRE.

The function of GABRE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1. Gamma-aminobutyric acid(gaba) a receptor, epsilon (GABRE, Accession NP_(—)068819.1) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GABRE BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GABRE, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GABRE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10097, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) a receptor, epsilon (GABRE, AccessionNP_(—)068819.1), a gene which mediates neuronal inhibition by binding tothe gaba/benzodiazepine receptor and opening an integral chloridechannel. and therefore may be associated with Early-onset parkinsonism(or waisman syndrome), mrx3 (a form of x-linked mental retardation).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Early-onset parkinsonism (or waisman syndrome), mrx3 (aform of x-linked mental retardation), and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GABRE.

The function of GABRE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1. Gamma-aminobutyric acid(gaba) a receptor, epsilon (GABRE, Accession NP_(—)004952.1) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GABRE BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GABRE, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GABRE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10097, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) a receptor, epsilon (GABRE, AccessionNP_(—)004952.1), a gene which mediates neuronal inhibition by binding tothe gaba/benzodiazepine receptor and opening an integral chloridechannel. and therefore may be associated with Early-onset parkinsonism(or waisman syndrome), mrx3 (a form of x-linked mental retardation).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Early-onset parkinsonism (or waisman syndrome), mrx3 (aform of x-linked mental retardation), and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GABRE.

The function of GABRE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1.Udp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 2 (galnac-t2) (GALNT2, AccessionNP_(—)004472.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GALNT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GALNT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GALNT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6744, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 2 (galnac-t2) (GALNT2, AccessionNP_(—)004472.1), a gene which catalyzes the initial reaction in o-linkedoligosaccharide biosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GALNT2.

The function of GALNT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Glycineamidinotransferase (l-arginine:glycine amidinotransferase) (GATM,Accession NP_(—)001473.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GATM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GATM, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GATM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19758, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Glycineamidinotransferase (l-arginine:glycine amidinotransferase) (GATM,Accession NP_(—)001473.1), a gene which glycine amidinotransferase;component of the creatine biosynthetic pathway and therefore may beassociated with Agat deficiency. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Agat deficiency, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with GATM.

The function of GATM and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM367.1. Ganglioside-induceddifferentiation-associated protein 1-like 1 (GDAP1L1, AccessionNP_(—)076939.3) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GDAP1L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GDAP1L1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GDAP1L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1628, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition ofGanglioside-induced differentiation-associated protein 1-like 1(GDAP1L1, Accession NP_(—)076939.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GDAP1L1.

Growth differentiation factor 10 (GDF10, Accession NP_(—)004953.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GDF10BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GDF10, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGDF10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15145, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Growthdifferentiation factor 10 (GDF10, Accession NP_(—)004953.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GDF10.

Glycine receptor, alpha 3 (GLRA3, Accession NP_(—)006520.1) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GLRA3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GLRA3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GLRA3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12548, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Glycine receptor,alpha 3 (GLRA3, Accession NP_(—)006520.1), a gene which increases thechloride conductance and thus produces hyperpolarization (inhibition ofneuronal firing). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GLRA3.

The function of GLRA3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM785.1. GNB4 (AccessionNP_(—)067642.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GNB4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNB4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GNB4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19919, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of GNB4 (AccessionNP_(—)067642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GNB4.

GNPNAT1 (Accession XP_(—)085119.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNPNAT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of GNPNAT1(Accession XP_(—)085119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GNPNAT1.

Glycoprotein a33 (transmembrane) (GPA33, Accession NP_(—)005805.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPA33BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GPA33, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGPA33 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11566, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein a33(transmembrane) (GPA33, Accession NP_(—)005805.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPA33.

GTR2 (Accession NP_(—)071440.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GTR2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GTR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18842, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of GTR2 (AccessionNP_(—)071440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTR2.

Huntingtin (huntington disease) (HD, Accession NP_(—)002102.2) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17396, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Huntingtin(huntington disease) (HD, Accession NP_(—)002102.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HD.

HEMK (Accession NP_(—)057257.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HEMK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HEMK, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HEMK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18413, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of HEMK (AccessionNP_(—)057257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HEMK.

Hect domain and rld 3 (HERC3, Accession NP_(—)055421.1) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HERC3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HERC3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HERC3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13951, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Hect domain andrld 3 (HERC3, Accession NP_(—)055421.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HERC3.

HFL-EDDG1 (Accession NP_(—)006544.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HFL-EDDG1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHFL-EDDG1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HFL-EDDG1 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of HFL-EDDG1(Accession NP_(—)006544.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HFL-EDDG1.

hIAN2 (Accession NP_(—)078987.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. hIAN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by hIAN2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of hIAN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19907, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of hIAN2 (AccessionNP_(—)078987.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith hIAN2.

Hypermethylated in cancer 2 (HIC2, Accession NP_(—)055909.1) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HIC2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HIC2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HIC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3402, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Hypermethylatedin cancer 2 (HIC2, Accession NP_(—)055909.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HIC2.

Hypermethylated in cancer 2 (HIC2, Accession XP_(—)036937.2) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HIC2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HIC2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HIC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3402, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Hypermethylatedin cancer 2 (HIC2, Accession XP_(—)036937.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HIC2.

HIP1R (Accession XP_(—)290592.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HIP1R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HIP1R,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIP1R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of HIP1R (AccessionXP_(—)290592.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HIP1R.

High-mobility group box 3 (HMGB3, Accession NP_(—)005333.1) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMGB3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HMGB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMGB3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4089, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of High-mobilitygroup box 3 (HMGB3, Accession NP_(—)005333.1), a gene which plays afundamental role in DNA replication, nucleosome assembly, andtranscription. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HMGB3.

The function of HMGB3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM409.1. Heparan sulfate(glucosamine) 3-o-sulfotransferase 4 (HS3ST4, Accession XP_(—)056254.4)is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HS3ST4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by HS3ST4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHS3ST4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1736, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Heparan sulfate(glucosamine) 3-o-sulfotransferase 4 (HS3ST4, Accession XP_(—)056254.4).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HS3ST4.

Hydroxy-delta-5-steroid dehydrogenase, 3 beta- and steroiddelta-isomerase 2 (HSD3B2, Accession NP_(—)000189.1) is another GAM3770target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HSD3B2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby HSD3B2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSD3B2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10226, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition ofHydroxy-delta-5-steroid dehydrogenase, 3 beta- and steroiddelta-isomerase 2 (HSD3B2, Accession NP_(—)000189.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HSD3B2.

HUMPPA (Accession XP_(—)290730.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HUMPPA BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HUMPPA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HUMPPA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of HUMPPA (AccessionXP_(—)290730.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HUMPPA.

Inhibitor of dna binding 4, dominant negative helix-loop-helix protein(ID4, Accession NP_(—)001537.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ID4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ID4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ID4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2437, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Inhibitor of dnabinding 4, dominant negative helix-loop-helix protein (ID4, AccessionNP_(—)001537.1), a gene which negatively regulates cell differentiation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ID4.

The function of ID4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Interferon inducedtransmembrane protein 2 (1-8d) (IFITM2, Accession NP_(—)006426.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IFITM2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by IFITM2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofIFITM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3118, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Interferoninduced transmembrane protein 2 (1-8d) (IFITM2, AccessionNP_(—)006426.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IFITM2.

Interleukin 6 receptor (IL6R, Accession NP_(—)000556.1) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL6R BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL6R, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL6R BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10573, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 6receptor (IL6R, Accession NP_(—)000556.1), a gene which is essential tothe regulation of the immune response, hematopoiesis, and acute-phasereactions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IL6R.

The function of IL6R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Interleukin 6 receptor(IL6R, Accession NP_(—)852004.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL6R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byIL6R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL6R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10573, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 6receptor (IL6R, Accession NP_(—)852004.1), a gene which is essential tothe regulation of the immune response, hematopoiesis, and acute-phasereactions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IL6R.

The function of IL6R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Inhibin, beta b(activin ab beta polypeptide) (INHBB, Accession NP_(—)002184.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. INHBBBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by INHBB, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofINHBB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14744, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Inhibin, beta b(activin ab beta polypeptide) (INHBB, Accession NP_(—)002184.1), a genewhich inhibins inhibit the secretion of follitropin by the pituitarygland. and therefore may be associated with Tumors. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofTumors, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withINHBB.

The function of INHBB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM174.1. Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shab-related subfamily, member 2 (KCNB2,Accession NP_(—)004761.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNB2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6452, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shab-related subfamily, member 2 (KCNB2,Accession NP_(—)004761.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KCNB2.

Potassium voltage-gated channel, shal-related subfamily, member 1(KCND1, Accession NP_(—)004970.3) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCND1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCND1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCND1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12525, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shal-related subfamily, member 1 (KCND1,Accession NP_(—)004970.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KCND1.

Kdel (lys-asp-glu-leu) endoplasmic reticulum protein retention receptor1 (KDELR1, Accession NP_(—)006792.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KDELR1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KDELR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KDELR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1055, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Kdel(lys-asp-glu-leu) endoplasmic reticulum protein retention receptor 1(KDELR1, Accession NP_(—)006792.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KDELR1.

KIAA0194 (Accession XP_(—)038362.3) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0194 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0194,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0194 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19314, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0194(Accession XP_(—)038362.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0194.

KIAA0252 (Accession NP_(—)055953.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0252 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0252,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0252 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19417, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0252(Accession NP_(—)055953.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0252.

KIAA0570 (Accession XP_(—)291018.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0570 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0570,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0570 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3719, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0570(Accession XP_(—)291018.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0570.

KIAA0657 (Accession XP_(—)051017.2) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0657 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0657,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0657 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10072, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0657(Accession XP_(—)051017.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0657.

KIAA1032 (Accession XP_(—)038604.4) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1032 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1032,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1032 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12901, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1032(Accession XP_(—)038604.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1032.

KIAA1209 (Accession XP_(—)027307.2) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1209 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1209,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1209 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11915, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1209(Accession XP_(—)027307.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1209.

KIAA1522 (Accession XP_(—)036299.6) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1522 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1522,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1522 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1522(Accession XP_(—)036299.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1522.

KIAA1813 (Accession XP_(—)046743.2) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1813 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1813,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1813 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6050, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1813(Accession XP_(—)046743.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1813.

KIAA1939 (Accession NP_(—)079113.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1939 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1939,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1939 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4111, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1939(Accession NP_(—)079113.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1939.

Kinesin family member 5a (KIF5A, Accession NP_(—)004975.1) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIF5A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KIF5A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF5ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14793, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Kinesin familymember 5a (KIF5A, Accession NP_(—)004975.1), a gene which is amicrotubule-associated force-producing protein that may play a role inorganelle transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIF5A.

The function of KIF5A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Kallikrein 12 (KLK12,Accession NP_665901.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. KLK12 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KLK12,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLK12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Kallikrein 12(KLK12, Accession NP_(—)665901.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KLK12.

Kallikrein 12 (KLK12, Accession NP_(—)665902.1) is another GAM3770target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLK12 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by KLK12, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KLK12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12199, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Kallikrein 12(KLK12, Accession NP_(—)665902.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KLK12.

KRTHBP2 (Accession XP_(—)303553.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KRTHBP2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KRTHBP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KRTHBP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12132, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of KRTHBP2(Accession XP_(—)303553.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KRTHBP2.

LCHN (Accession XP_(—)098615.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LCHN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LCHN, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LCHN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19437, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LCHN (AccessionXP_(—)098615.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LCHN.

LOC115219 (Accession XP_(—)055499.2) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115219 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115219, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115219 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13877, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC115219(Accession XP_(—)055499.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115219.

LOC122704 (Accession XP_(—)058647.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC122704 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC122704, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC122704 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC122704(Accession XP_(—)058647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC122704.

LOC124842 (Accession XP_(—)064333.3) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC124842 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC124842, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC124842 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15407, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC124842(Accession XP_(—)064333.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC124842.

LOC137886 (Accession XP_(—)059929.3) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC137886 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC137886, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC137886 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC137886(Accession XP_(—)059929.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC137886.

LOC143310 (Accession XP_(—)084485.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143310 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143310, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143310 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17009, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC143310(Accession XP_(—)084485.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143310.

LOC143680 (Accession XP_(—)096474.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143680 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143680, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143680 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11678, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC143680(Accession XP_(—)096474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143680.

LOC144248 (Accession XP_(—)084786.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144248 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144248, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144248 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16663, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC144248(Accession XP_(—)084786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144248.

LOC144438 (Accession XP_(—)084860.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144438 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144438, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144438 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6020, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC144438(Accession XP_(—)084860.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144438.

LOC146229 (Accession XP_(—)085387.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146229 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146229, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146229 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC146229(Accession XP_(—)085387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146229.

LOC146325 (Accession NP_(—)660313.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146325 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146325, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146325 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16441, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC146325(Accession NP_(—)660313.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146325.

LOC146350 (Accession XP_(—)096985.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146350 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146350, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146350 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17607, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC146350(Accession XP_(—)096985.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146350.

LOC148918 (Accession XP_(—)086361.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148918 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148918, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148918 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17967, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC148918(Accession XP_(—)086361.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148918.

LOC150157 (Accession XP_(—)097823.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150157 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150157, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150157 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6127, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC150157(Accession XP_(—)097823.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150157.

LOC150935 (Accession XP_(—)087049.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150935 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150935, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150935 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC150935(Accession XP_(—)087049.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150935.

LOC151154 (Accession XP_(—)098008.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151154 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151154, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151154 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14042, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC151154(Accession XP_(—)098008.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151154.

LOC151647 (Accession XP_(—)087261.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151647 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151647, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151647 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC151647(Accession XP_(—)087261.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151647.

LOC152719 (Accession XP_(—)098257.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152719 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152719, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152719 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6325, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC152719(Accession XP_(—)098257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152719.

LOC152790 (Accession XP_(—)098264.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152790 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152790, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152790 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9283, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC152790(Accession XP_(—)098264.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152790.

LOC154822 (Accession XP_(—)098618.3) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154822 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154822, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154822 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5835, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC154822(Accession XP_(—)098618.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154822.

LOC154860 (Accession XP_(—)098623.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154860 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154860, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154860 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13099, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC154860(Accession XP_(—)098623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154860.

LOC155036 (Accession XP_(—)098651.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155036 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155036, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155036 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2202, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC155036(Accession XP_(—)098651.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155036.

LOC158062 (Accession XP_(—)098861.2) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158062 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158062, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158062 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19866, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC158062(Accession XP_(—)098861.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158062.

LOC170371 (Accession XP_(—)096316.5) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC170371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC170371, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC170371 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17257, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC170371(Accession XP_(—)096316.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC170371.

LOC196484 (Accession XP_(—)031807.3) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196484 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196484, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196484 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19892, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC196484(Accession XP_(—)031807.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196484.

LOC197322 (Accession NP_(—)777577.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197322 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197322, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197322 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1678, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC197322(Accession NP_(—)777577.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197322.

LOC202404 (Accession XP_(—)114481.4) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202404 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202404, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202404 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3891, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC202404(Accession XP_(—)114481.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202404.

LOC221218 (Accession XP_(—)166281.3) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221218 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221218, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221218 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18010, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC221218(Accession XP_(—)166281.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221218.

LOC221442 (Accession XP_(—)166432.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221442 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221442, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221442 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11963, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC221442(Accession XP_(—)166432.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221442.

LOC253559 (Accession NP_(—)694854.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253559 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253559, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253559 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6427, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC253559(Accession NP_(—)694854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253559.

LOC254099 (Accession XP_(—)173023.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254099 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254099, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254099 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC254099(Accession XP_(—)173023.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254099.

LOC255783 (Accession XP_(—)170871.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255783 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC255783, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC255783 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:746, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC255783(Accession XP_(—)170871.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255783.

LOC255783 (Accession NP_(—)848606.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255783 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC255783, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC255783 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:746, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC255783(Accession NP_(—)848606.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255783.

LOC282965 (Accession XP_(—)210833.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282965 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282965, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282965 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC282965(Accession XP_(—)210833.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282965.

LOC283005 (Accession XP_(—)208481.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283005 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283005, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283005 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14676, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC283005(Accession XP_(—)208481.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283005.

LOC283045 (Accession XP_(—)210866.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283045 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283045, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283045 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19707, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC283045(Accession XP_(—)210866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283045.

LOC283048 (Accession XP_(—)210867.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283048 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283048, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283048 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12366, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC283048(Accession XP_(—)210867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283048.

LOC283454 (Accession XP_(—)211049.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283454 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283454, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283454 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15833, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC283454(Accession XP_(—)211049.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283454.

LOC283491 (Accession XP_(—)208695.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283491 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283491, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283491 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14118, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC283491(Accession XP_(—)208695.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283491.

LOC283526 (Accession XP_(—)211081.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283526 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283526, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283526 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4485, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC283526(Accession XP_(—)211081.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283526.

LOC283851 (Accession XP_(—)211229.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283851 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283851, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283851 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9696, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC283851(Accession XP_(—)211229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283851.

LOC283875 (Accession XP_(—)211241.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283875 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283875, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283875 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12309, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC283875(Accession XP_(—)211241.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283875.

LOC283921 (Accession XP_(—)211263.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283921 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283921, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283921 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13328, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC283921(Accession XP_(—)211263.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283921.

LOC284084 (Accession XP_(—)211325.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284084 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284084, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284084 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC284084(Accession XP_(—)211325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284084.

LOC284118 (Accession XP_(—)211336.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284118 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284118, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284118 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC284118(Accession XP_(—)211336.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284118.

LOC284130 (Accession XP_(—)209031.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284130 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284130, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284130 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18185, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC284130(Accession XP_(—)209031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284130.

LOC284336 (Accession XP_(—)211438.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284336 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284336, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284336 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13309, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC284336(Accession XP_(—)211438.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284336.

LOC284570 (Accession XP_(—)211521.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284570 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284570, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284570 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC284570(Accession XP_(—)211521.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284570.

LOC284708 (Accession XP_(—)209332.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284708 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284708, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284708 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC284708(Accession XP_(—)209332.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284708.

LOC284736 (Accession XP_(—)209343.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284736 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284736, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284736 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1836, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC284736(Accession XP_(—)209343.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284736.

LOC284751 (Accession XP_(—)211622.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284751 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284751, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284751 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7838, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC284751(Accession XP_(—)211622.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284751.

LOC284997 (Accession XP_(—)211723.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284997 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284997, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284997 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC284997(Accession XP_(—)211723.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284997.

LOC285085 (Accession XP_(—)209463.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285085 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285085, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285085 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9957, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC285085(Accession XP_(—)209463.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285085.

LOC285582 (Accession XP_(—)211943.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285582 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285582, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285582 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC285582(Accession XP_(—)211943.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285582.

LOC285589 (Accession XP_(—)209671.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285589 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285589, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285589 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10045, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC285589(Accession XP_(—)209671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285589.

LOC285622 (Accession XP_(—)208333.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285622 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285622, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285622 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC285622(Accession XP_(—)208333.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285622.

LOC285727 (Accession XP_(—)212000.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285727 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285727, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285727 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2857, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC285727(Accession XP_(—)212000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285727.

LOC285772 (Accession XP_(—)212014.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285772 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285772, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285772 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2909, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC285772(Accession XP_(—)212014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285772.

LOC285951 (Accession XP_(—)212090.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285951 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285951, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285951 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC285951(Accession XP_(—)212090.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285951.

LOC286058 (Accession XP_(—)212158.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286058 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286058, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286058 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC286058(Accession XP_(—)212158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286058.

LOC286078 (Accession XP_(—)212163.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286078 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286078, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286078 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11859, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC286078(Accession XP_(—)212163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286078.

LOC286206 (Accession XP_(—)209953.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286206 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286206, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286206 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5166, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC286206(Accession XP_(—)209953.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286206.

LOC286214 (Accession XP_(—)212231.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286214 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286214, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286214 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC286214(Accession XP_(—)212231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286214.

LOC286381 (Accession XP_(—)212298.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286381 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286381, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286381 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC286381(Accession XP_(—)212298.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286381.

LOC286493 (Accession XP_(—)208437.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286493 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286493, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286493 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18478, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC286493(Accession XP_(—)208437.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286493.

LOC338769 (Accession XP_(—)294696.2) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338769 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338769, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338769 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2578, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC338769(Accession XP_(—)294696.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338769.

LOC339149 (Accession XP_(—)294830.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339149 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339149, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339149 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19949, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC339149(Accession XP_(—)294830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339149.

LOC339392 (Accession XP_(—)294925.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339392 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339392, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339392 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4480, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC339392(Accession XP_(—)294925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339392.

LOC339442 (Accession XP_(—)294957.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339442 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339442, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339442 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC339442(Accession XP_(—)294957.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339442.

LOC339492 (Accession XP_(—)290919.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339492 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339492, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339492 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17748, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC339492(Accession XP_(—)290919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339492.

LOC339502 (Accession XP_(—)294983.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339502 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339502, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339502 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC339502(Accession XP_(—)294983.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339502.

LOC339975 (Accession XP_(—)295115.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339975 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339975, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339975 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5687, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC339975(Accession XP_(—)295115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339975.

LOC340319 (Accession XP_(—)295216.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340319 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340319, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340319 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3583, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC340319(Accession XP_(—)295216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340319.

LOC348549 (Accession XP_(—)211637.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348549 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348549BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348549, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348549BINDING SITE1 and LOC348549 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12486 andSEQ ID:20123 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC348549(Accession XP_(—)211637.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348549.

LOC348897 (Accession XP_(—)300874.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348897 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348897, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348897 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14363, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC348897(Accession XP_(—)300874.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348897.

LOC349312 (Accession XP_(—)303025.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349312 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349312, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349312 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC349312(Accession XP_(—)303025.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349312.

LOC349364 (Accession XP_(—)303037.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349364 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349364, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349364 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC349364(Accession XP_(—)303037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349364.

LOC349613 (Accession XP_(—)303409.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349613 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349613, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349613 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19525, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC349613(Accession XP_(—)303409.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349613.

LOC350154 (Accession XP_(—)301527.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350154 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350154, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350154 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13364, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC350154(Accession XP_(—)301527.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350154.

LOC352856 (Accession XP_(—)304742.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC352856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC352856, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC352856 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8614, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC352856(Accession XP_(—)304742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC352856.

LOC63928 (Accession NP_(—)071380.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC63928 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC63928,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC63928 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6921, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC63928(Accession NP_(—)071380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC63928.

LOC90110 (Accession XP_(—)029046.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90110 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90110,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90110 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3656, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC90110(Accession XP_(—)029046.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90110.

LOC90170 (Accession XP_(—)029589.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90170 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC90170(Accession XP_(—)029589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90170.

LOC90668 (Accession XP_(—)090790.7) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90668 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90668,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90668 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9653, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC90668(Accession XP_(—)090790.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90668.

LOC91661 (Accession NP_(—)612381.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91661 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91661,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91661 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2238, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC91661(Accession NP_(—)612381.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91661.

LOC96597 (Accession XP_(—)039922.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC96597 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC96597,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC96597 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9043, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LOC96597(Accession XP_(—)039922.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC96597.

LRRC8 (Accession XP_(—)026998.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LRRC8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LRRC8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LRRC8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11922, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of LRRC8 (AccessionXP_(—)026998.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LRRC8.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase 8 interacting protein 3 (MAPK8IP3,Accession NP_(—)203750.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAPK8IP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MAPK8IP3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPK8IP3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11255, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase 8 interacting protein 3 (MAPK8IP3, AccessionNP_(—)203750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPK8IP3.

MDS018 (Accession NP_(—)068595.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MDS018 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MDS018,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDS018 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7934, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of MDS018 (AccessionNP_(—)068595.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MDS018.

Antigen p97 (melanoma associated) identified by monoclonal antibodies133.2 and 96.5 (MFI2, Accession NP_(—)201573.1) is another GAM3770target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MFI2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MFI2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MFI2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10773, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Antigen p97(melanoma associated) identified by monoclonal antibodies 133.2 and 96.5(MFI2, Accession NP_(—)201573.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MFI2.

MFN1 (Accession NP_(—)060397.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MFN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMFN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MFN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8117, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of MFN1 (AccessionNP_(—)060397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MFN1.

MFN1 (Accession NP_(—)284941.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MFN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMFN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MFN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8117, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of MFN1 (AccessionNP_(—)284941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MFN1.

MGC11134 (Accession NP_(—)113660.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC11134 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11134,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11134 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7280, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of MGC11134(Accession NP_(—)113660.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC11134.

MGC21688 (Accession NP_(—)653236.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC21688 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC21688,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC21688 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10713, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of MGC21688(Accession NP_(—)653236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC21688.

MGC2734 (Accession NP_(—)149108.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2734 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2734,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2734 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of MGC2734(Accession NP_(—)149108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2734.

MGC2793 (Accession NP_(—)659501.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2793 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2793,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2793 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13614, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of MGC2793(Accession NP_(—)659501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2793.

MGC29649 (Accession NP_(—)776171.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29649 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29649,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29649 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9449, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of MGC29649(Accession NP_(—)776171.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29649.

MGC4238 (Accession NP_(—)115708.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC4238 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4238,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4238 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of MGC4238(Accession NP_(—)115708.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC4238.

MGC46719 (Accession NP_(—)714924.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC46719 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC46719,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC46719 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9825, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of MGC46719(Accession NP_(—)714924.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC46719.

MGC5576 (Accession NP_(—)076961.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC5576 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5576,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5576 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of MGC5576(Accession NP_(—)076961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC5576.

Midline 1 (opitz/bbb syndrome) (MID1, Accession NP_(—)150632.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MID1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MID1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MID1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2966, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Midline 1(opitz/bbb syndrome) (MID1, Accession NP_(—)150632.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MID1.

MONDOA (Accession NP_(—)055753.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MONDOA BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MONDOA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MONDOA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17392, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of MONDOA (AccessionNP_(—)055753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MONDOA.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_848026.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_(—)848026.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL52.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_851313.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_(—)851313.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL52.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_851822.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_(—)851822.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL52.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_851823.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_(—)851823.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL52.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_851821.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_(—)851821.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL52.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_851312.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_(—)851312.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL52.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_851824.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_(—)851824.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL52.

MRS3/4 (Accession NP_(—)112489.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MRS3/4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MRS3/4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MRS3/4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4406, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of MRS3/4 (AccessionNP_(—)112489.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MRS3/4.

Musculin (activated b-cell factor-1) (MSC, Accession NP_(—)005089.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MSC BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MSC, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSCBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10452, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Musculin(activated b-cell factor-1) (MSC, Accession NP_(—)005089.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MSC.

Neutrophil cytosolic factor 4, 40 kda (NCF4, Accession NP_(—)000622.1)is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCF4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NCF4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NCF4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11268, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Neutrophilcytosolic factor 4, 40 kda (NCF4, Accession NP_(—)000622.1), a genewhich may be important for the assembly and/or activation of thenadph-oxidase complex. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NCF4.

The function of NCF4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM967.1. NID67 (AccessionNP_(—)116565.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NID67 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NID67, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NID67 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1378, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of NID67 (AccessionNP_(—)116565.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NID67.

Nk3 transcription factor related, locus 1 (drosophila) (NKX3-1,Accession NP_(—)006158.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NKX3-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NKX3-1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NKX3-1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5499, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Nk3 transcriptionfactor related, locus 1 (drosophila) (NKX3-1, Accession NP_(—)006158.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NKX3-1.

NMNAT2 (Accession NP_(—)055854.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NMNAT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by NMNAT2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NMNAT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1983, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of NMNAT2 (AccessionNP_(—)055854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NMNAT2.

Npc1 (niemann-pick disease, type c1, gene)-like 1 (NPC1L1, AccessionNP_(—)037521.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NPC1L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NPC1L1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NPC1L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17761, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Npc1(niemann-pick disease, type c1, gene)-like 1 (NPC1L1, AccessionNP_(—)037521.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NPC1L1.

Oxidative-stress responsive 1 (OSR1, Accession NP_(—)005100.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSR1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSR1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OSR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8511, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Oxidative-stressresponsive 1 (OSR1, Accession NP_(—)005100.1), a gene which mediatsstress-activated signals. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with OSR1.

The function of OSR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM133.1. OTOP3 (AccessionXP_(—)292588.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. OTOP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OTOP3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OTOP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11275, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of OTOP3 (AccessionXP_(—)292588.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OTOP3.

P21(cdkn1a)-activated kinase 6 (PAK6, Accession NP_(—)064553.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAK6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PAK6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAK6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10797, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition ofP21(cdkn1a)-activated kinase 6 (PAK6, Accession NP_(—)064553.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PAK6.

Pas domain containing serine/threonine kinase (PASK, AccessionNP_(—)055963.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PASK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PASK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PASK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20147, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Pas domaincontaining serine/threonine kinase (PASK, Accession NP_(—)055963.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PASK.

Procollagen (type iii) n-endopeptidase (PCOLN3, AccessionNP_(—)002759.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PCOLN3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCOLN3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCOLN3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2932, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Procollagen (typeiii) n-endopeptidase (PCOLN3, Accession NP_(—)002759.1), a gene which isa member of the zincin superfamily of zinc-dependent metalloproteases.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PCOLN3.

The function of PCOLN3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM38.1. Placental growthfactor, vascular endothelial growth factor-related protein (PGF,Accession NP_(—)002623.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PGF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PGF, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PGF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11465, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Placental growthfactor, vascular endothelial growth factor-related protein (PGF,Accession NP_(—)002623.2), a gene which is a growth factor active inangiogenesis, and endothelial cell growth, stimulating cellproliferation and migration. it binds to receptor vegfr-1/fl.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PGF.

The function of PGF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM758.1. Phosphoglyceratekinase 1 (PGK1, Accession NP_000282.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PGK1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PGK1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PGK1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:495, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Phosphoglyceratekinase 1 (PGK1, Accession NP_(—)000282.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PGK1.

Phosphotidylinositol transfer protein (PITPN, Accession NP_(—)006215.1)is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PITPNBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PITPN, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPITPN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:423, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphotidylinositol transfer protein (PITPN, Accession NP_(—)006215.1),a gene which catalyzes the transfer of ptdins and phosphatidylcholinebetween membranes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PITPN.

The function of PITPN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Protein phosphatase 1,regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, Accession NP_(—)115288.1)is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPP1R12B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R12B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19376, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNP_(—)115288.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B,Accession NP_(—)002472.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPP1R12B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R12BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19376, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNP_(—)002472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

Protease, serine, 7 (enterokinase) (PRSS7, Accession NP_(—)002763.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRSS7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PRSS7, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPRSS7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4893, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Protease, serine,7 (enterokinase) (PRSS7, Accession NP_(—)002763.1), a gene which Some ofthe trypsinogen genes are expressed in nonpancreatic tissues where theirfunction is unknown and therefore is associated with Enterokinasedeficiency. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Enterokinase deficiency, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PRSS7.

The function of PRSS7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1956.1. Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, r (PTPRR, Accession NP_(—)002840.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTPRRBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRR, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PTPRR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10961,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, r (PTPRR, Accession NP_(—)002840.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRR.

Phosphorylase, glycogen; muscle (mcardle syndrome, glycogen storagedisease type v) (PYGM, Accession NP_(—)005600.1) is another GAM3770target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PYGM BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PYGM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PYGM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11354, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Phosphorylase,glycogen; muscle (mcardle syndrome, glycogen storage disease type v)(PYGM, Accession NP_(—)005600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PYGM.

Rab3a interacting protein (rabin3)-like 1 (RAB3IL1, AccessionNP_(—)037533.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RAB3IL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAB3IL1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RAB3IL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7921, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Rab3a interactingprotein (rabin3)-like 1 (RAB3IL1, Accession NP_(—)037533.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB3IL1.

Rad52 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (RAD52, Accession NP_(—)602296.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RAD52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6948,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Rad52 homolog (s.cerevisiae) (RAD52, Accession NP_(—)602296.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAD52.

Rad52 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (RAD52, Accession NP_(—)602295.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RAD52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6948,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Rad52 homolog (s.cerevisiae) (RAD52, Accession NP_(—)602295.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAD52.

Rad52 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (RAD52, Accession NP_(—)602294.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RAD52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6948,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Rad52 homolog (s.cerevisiae) (RAD52, Accession NP_(—)602294.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAD52.

RASSF4 (Accession NP_(—)835281.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RASSF4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by RASSF4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:725, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of RASSF4 (AccessionNP_(—)835281.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RASSF4.

RASSF4 (Accession NP_(—)114412.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RASSF4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by RASSF4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:725, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of RASSF4 (AccessionNP_(—)114412.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RASSF4.

RE2 (Accession NP_(—)722561.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RE2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byRE2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RE2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1602, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of RE2 (AccessionNP_(—)722561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RE2.

RE2 (Accession NP_(—)031395.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RE2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byRE2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RE2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1602, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of RE2 (AccessionNP_(—)031395.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RE2.

Replication factor c (activator 1) 1, 145 kda (RFC1, AccessionNP_(—)002904.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RFC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RFC1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RFC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12616, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Replicationfactor c (activator 1) 1, 145 kda (RFC1, Accession NP_(—)002904.2), agene which plays a role in dna transcription, replication and/or repair.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RFC1.

The function of RFC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM195.2.Ribonuclease/angiogenin inhibitor (RNH, Accession NP_(—)002930.2) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNH BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RNH, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8721, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition ofRibonuclease/angiogenin inhibitor (RNH, Accession NP_(—)002930.2), agene which is an inhibitor of pancreatic rnase and angiogenin. may alsofunction in the modulation of cellular activities. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RNH.

The function of RNH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM204.2. Ribonucleotidereductase m2 polypeptide (RRM2, Accession NP_(—)001025.1) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RRM2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RRM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RRM2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17167, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Ribonucleotidereductase m2 polypeptide (RRM2, Accession NP_(—)001025.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RRM2.

Runt-related transcription factor 3 (RUNX3, Accession NP_004341.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RUNX3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RUNX3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRUNX3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16681, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Runt-relatedtranscription factor 3 (RUNX3, Accession NP_(—)004341.1), a gene whichbinds to the core site, 5′-pygpyggt-3′, of a number of enhancers andpromoters. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RUNX3.

The function of RUNX3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Syndecan 3 (n-syndecan)(SDC3, Accession NP_(—)055469.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SDC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SDC3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SDC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5640, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Syndecan 3(n-syndecan) (SDC3, Accession NP_(—)055469.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SDC3.

Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEDL BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SEDL, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEDLBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1404, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition ofSpondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1), agene which may play role in vesicular transport from endoplasmicreticulum to golgi. and therefore may be associated withSpondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with SEDL.

The function of SEDL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. SIT (AccessionNP_(—)055265.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SIT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SIT, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SIT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13417, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of SIT (AccessionNP_(—)055265.1), a gene which recruits tyrosine phosphatase SHP2 to thecell membrane. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIT.

The function of SIT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. Solute carrier family2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 10 (SLC2A10, AccessionNP_(—)110404.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC2A10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC2A10, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC2A10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11011,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 10 (SLC2A10,Accession NP_(—)110404.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC2A10.

Solute carrier family 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 6(SLC2A6, Accession NP_(—)060055.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC2A6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC2A6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC2A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10319, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 6 (SLC2A6, AccessionNP_(—)060055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC2A6.

Smith-magenis syndrome chromosome region, candidate 5 (SMCR5, AccessionNP_(—)658987.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SMCR5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SMCR5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SMCR5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20071, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Smith-magenissyndrome chromosome region, candidate 5 (SMCR5, AccessionNP_(—)658987.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMCR5.

Survival of motor neuron 1, telomeric (SMN1, Accession NP_(—)000335.1)is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMN1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SMN1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SMN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3206, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Survival of motorneuron 1, telomeric (SMN1, Accession NP_(—)000335.1), a gene which playsan essential role in spliceosomal snrnp assembly in the cytoplasm andtherefore is associated with Spinal muscular atrophy, type i, ii,iii.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Spinal muscular atrophy, type i, ii,iii, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SMN1.

The function of SMN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM148.2. Survival of motorneuron 1, telomeric (SMN1, Accession NP_(—)075012.1) is another GAM3770target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMN1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SMN1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SMN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3206, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Survival of motorneuron 1, telomeric (SMN1, Accession NP_(—)075012.1), a gene which playsan essential role in spliceosomal snrnp assembly in the cytoplasm andtherefore is associated with Spinal muscular atrophy, type i, ii,iii.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Spinal muscular atrophy, type i, ii,iii, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SMN1.

The function of SMN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM148.2. Survival of motorneuron 2, centromeric (SMN2, Accession NP_(—)075013.1) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMN2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SMN2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SMN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3206, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Survival of motorneuron 2, centromeric (SMN2, Accession NP_(—)075013.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SMN2.

Survival of motor neuron 2, centromeric (SMN2, Accession NP_059107.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMN2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SMN2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SMN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3206, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Survival of motorneuron 2, centromeric (SMN2, Accession NP_(—)059107.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SMN2.

Survival of motor neuron 2, centromeric (SMN2, Accession NP_075015.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMN2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SMN2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SMN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3206, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Survival of motorneuron 2, centromeric (SMN2, Accession NP_(—)075015.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SMN2.

Survival of motor neuron 2, centromeric (SMN2, Accession NP_075014.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMN2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SMN2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SMN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3206, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Survival of motorneuron 2, centromeric (SMN2, Accession NP_(—)075014.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SMN2.

Serine protease inhibitor-like, with kunitz and wap domains 1 (eppin)(SPINLW1, Accession NP_(—)852479.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SPINLW1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SPINLW1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPINLW1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18980, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Serine proteaseinhibitor-like, with kunitz and wap domains 1 (eppin) (SPINLW1,Accession NP_(—)852479.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SPINLW1.

Sarcalumenin (SRL, Accession XP_(—)064152.3) is another GAM3770 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10846, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Sarcalumenin(SRL, Accession XP_(—)064152.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SRL.

Serine/threonine kinase 29 (STK29, Accession NP_(—)003948.1) is anotherGAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STK29 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by STK29, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STK29BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19087, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Serine/threoninekinase 29 (STK29, Accession NP_(—)003948.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with STK29.

SULF1 (Accession NP_(—)055985.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SULF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SULF1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SULF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12171, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of SULF1 (AccessionNP_(—)055985.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SULF1.

Surfeit 4 (SURF4, Accession NP_(—)149351.1) is another GAM3770 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SURF4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySURF4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SURF4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:547, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Surfeit 4 (SURF4,Accession NP_(—)149351.1), a gene which is a conserved integral membraneprotein containing multiple putative transmembrane regions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SURF4.

The function of SURF4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM329.1. Transcriptionelongation factor a (sii), 1 (TCEA1, Accession NP_(—)006747.1) isanother GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCEA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TCEA1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTCEA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10324, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionelongation factor a (sii), 1 (TCEA1, Accession NP_(—)006747.1), a genewhich helps RNA polymerase II to transcribe past blockages. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCEA1.

The function of TCEA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM259.1. Thymidine kinase 1,soluble (TK1, Accession NP_(—)003249.1) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TK1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TK1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11195, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Thymidine kinase1, soluble (TK1, Accession NP_(—)003249.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TK1.

TMPRSS6 (Accession NP_(—)694564.2) is another GAM3770 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TMPRSS6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18491, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of TMPRSS6(Accession NP_(—)694564.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TMPRSS6.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 1b (TNFRSF1B,Accession NP_(—)001057.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF1B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF1B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 1b (TNFRSF1B, AccessionNP_(—)001057.1), a gene which mediates proinflammatory cellularresponses. and therefore may be associated with Familial combinedhyperlipidemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Familial combined hyperlipidemia, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TNFRSF1B.

The function of TNFRSF1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Topoisomerase (dna) i(TOP1, Accession NP_003277.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TOP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TOP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TOP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17569, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Topoisomerase(dna) i (TOP1, Accession NP_(—)003277.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TOP1.

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 2(TRPM2, Accession NP_(—)003298.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRPM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRPM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16176, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 2 (TRPM2,Accession NP_(—)003298.1), a gene which may be a calcium channel.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPM2.

The function of TRPM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM335.1. TSAP6 (AccessionNP_(—)060704.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TSAP6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TSAP6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TSAP6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17391, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of TSAP6 (AccessionNP_(—)060704.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TSAP6.

TULP4 (Accession NP_(—)064630.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TULP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TULP4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TULP4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5367, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of TULP4 (AccessionNP_(—)064630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TULP4.

Thioredoxin-like 2 (TXNL2, Accession NP_(—)006532.1) is another GAM3770target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TXNL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TXNL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TXNL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13570, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Thioredoxin-like2 (TXNL2, Accession NP_(—)006532.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TXNL2.

Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2g 1 (ubc7 homolog, c. elegans) (UBE2G1,Accession NP_(—)003333.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UBE2G1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UBE2G1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBE2G1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14637, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2g 1 (ubc7 homolog, c. elegans) (UBE2G1,Accession NP_(—)003333.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UBE2G1.

Ubiquitination factor e4a (ufd2 homolog, yeast) (UBE4A, AccessionNP_(—)004779.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UBE4A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UBE4A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UBE4A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5235, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitinationfactor e4a (ufd2 homolog, yeast) (UBE4A, Accession NP_(—)004779.1), agene which binds to the ubiquitin moieties of preformed conjugates andcatalyzes ubiquitin chain assembly in conjunction with E1, E2, and E3.Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with UBE4A.

The function of UBE4A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.2. Ubiquitincarboxyl-terminal esterase l1 (ubiquitin thiolesterase) (UCHL1,Accession NP_(—)004172.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UCHL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UCHL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UCHL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5541, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitincarboxyl-terminal esterase l1 (ubiquitin thiolesterase) (UCHL1,Accession NP_(—)004172.2), a gene which is involved both in theprocessing of ubiquitin precursors and of ubiquinated proteins. andtherefore may be associated with Parkinson disease. Accordingly,utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofParkinson disease, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UCHL1.

The function of UCHL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM2745.2. UPLC1 (AccessionNP_(—)060177.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UPLC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UPLC1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UPLC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10056, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of UPLC1 (AccessionNP_(—)060177.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UPLC1.

Vasoactive intestinal peptide receptor 1 (VIPR1, AccessionNP_(—)004615.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VIPR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VIPR1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of VIPR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12543, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Vasoactiveintestinal peptide receptor 1 (VIPR1, Accession NP_(—)004615.2), a genewhich binds vip and is mediated by g proteins which activate adenylylcyclase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with VIPR1.

The function of VIPR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Von willebrand factor(VWF, Accession NP_(—)000543.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VWF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VWF, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of VWF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11547, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Von willebrandfactor (VWF, Accession NP_(—)000543.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with VWF.

YAP (Accession NP_(—)620830.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. YAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byYAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of YAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of YAP (AccessionNP_(—)620830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith YAP.

YAP (Accession NP_(—)620829.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. YAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byYAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of YAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of YAP (AccessionNP_(—)620829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith YAP.

YAP (Accession NP_(—)620832.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. YAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byYAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of YAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of YAP (AccessionNP_(—)620832.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith YAP.

YAP (Accession NP_(—)060723.2) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. YAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byYAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of YAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of YAP (AccessionNP_(—)060723.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith YAP.

YAP (Accession NP_(—)620831.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. YAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byYAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of YAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:281.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of YAP (AccessionNP_(—)620831.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith YAP.

ZBED4 (Accession NP_(—)055653.1) is another GAM3770 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZBED4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZBED4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZBED4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2237, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of ZBED4 (AccessionNP_(—)055653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZBED4.

Zinc finger protein 36, c3h type-like 2 (ZFP36L2, AccessionNP_(—)008818.3) is another GAM3770 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZFP36L2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP36L2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ZFP36L2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14047,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM3770 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:241.

Another function of GAM3770 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 36, c3h type-like 2 (ZFP36L2, Accession NP_008818.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM3770 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP36L2.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 5227 (GAM5227), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM5227 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM5227 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM5227 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM5227 gene encodes a GAM5227 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM5227 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:162, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:162 is located at position 200067225 relative tochromosome 1.

GAM5227 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM5227 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM5227 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM5227 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:162, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM5227folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM5227 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA is designated SEQID:299, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM5227 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM5227 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM5227target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM5227 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM5227 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM5227 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM5227 target RNA into GAM5227 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM5227 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM5227 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM5227 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM5227 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM5227 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM5227 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM5227 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM5227 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

3PAP (Accession NP_(—)061934.2) is a GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. 3PAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by 3PAP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of 3PAP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18356, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

A function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of 3PAP (AccessionNP_(—)061934.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith 3PAP.

Alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M, Accession NP_(—)000005.1) is another GAM5227target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. A2M BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by A2M,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of A2M BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition ofAlpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M, Accession NP_(—)000005.1), a gene whichinhibit all four classes of proteinases and therefore may be associatedwith Alzheimer disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Alzheimer disease, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with A2M.

The function of A2M and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1653.1. Acetyl-coenzyme asynthetase 2 (amp forming)-like (ACAS2L, Accession NP_(—)115890.2) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACAS2LBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ACAS2L, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofACAS2L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4172, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Acetyl-coenzyme asynthetase 2 (amp forming)-like (ACAS2L, Accession NP_(—)115890.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ACAS2L.

Acrosomal vesicle protein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064497.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACRV1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ACRV1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ACRV1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14126, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Acrosomal vesicleprotein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064497.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ACRV1.

Acrosomal vesicle protein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064495.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACRV1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ACRV1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ACRV1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14126, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Acrosomal vesicleprotein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064495.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ACRV1.

Acrosomal vesicle protein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064499.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACRV1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ACRV1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ACRV1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14126, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Acrosomal vesicleprotein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064499.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ACRV1.

Acrosomal vesicle protein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064454.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACRV1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ACRV1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ACRV1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14126, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Acrosomal vesicleprotein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064454.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ACRV1.

Acrosomal vesicle protein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064496.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACRV1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ACRV1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ACRV1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14126, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Acrosomal vesicleprotein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064496.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ACRV1.

Acrosomal vesicle protein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064500.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACRV1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ACRV1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ACRV1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14126, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Acrosomal vesicleprotein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064500.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ACRV1.

Acrosomal vesicle protein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064492.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACRV1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ACRV1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ACRV1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14126, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Acrosomal vesicleprotein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064492.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ACRV1.

Acrosomal vesicle protein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064494.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACRV1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ACRV1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ACRV1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14126, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Acrosomal vesicleprotein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064494.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ACRV1.

Acrosomal vesicle protein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064498.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACRV1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ACRV1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ACRV1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14126, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Acrosomal vesicleprotein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064498.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ACRV1.

Acrosomal vesicle protein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064493.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACRV1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ACRV1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ACRV1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14126, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Acrosomal vesicleprotein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)064493.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ACRV1.

Acrosomal vesicle protein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)001603.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACRV1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ACRV1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ACRV1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14126, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Acrosomal vesicleprotein 1 (ACRV1, Accession NP_(—)001603.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ACRV1.

Arp1 actin-related protein 1 homolog a, centractin alpha (yeast)(ACTR1A, Accession NP_(—)005727.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ACTR1A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACTR1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACTR1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3042, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Arp1actin-related protein 1 homolog a, centractin alpha (yeast) (ACTR1A,Accession NP_(—)005727.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ACTR1A.

Angiomotin like 1 (AMOTL1, Accession NP_(—)570899.1) is another GAM5227target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AMOTL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby AMOTL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AMOTL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11813, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Angiomotin like 1(AMOTL1, Accession NP_(—)570899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with AMOTL1.

Adenosine monophosphate deaminase 2 (isoform l) (AMPD2, AccessionNP_(—)004028.3) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AMPD2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AMPD2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AMPD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6548, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Adenosinemonophosphate deaminase 2 (isoform l) (AMPD2, Accession NP_(—)004028.3),a gene which plays a critical role in energy metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AMPD2.

The function of AMPD2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM270.2. Annexin a5 (ANXA5,Accession NP_001145.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. ANXA5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ANXA5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ANXA5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2768, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Annexin a5(ANXA5, Accession NP_(—)001145.1), a gene which acts as an indirectinhibitor of the thromboplastin-specific complex. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ANXA5.

The function of ANXA5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1095.1. APA1 (AccessionNP_(—)067011.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. APA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of APA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11175, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of APA1 (AccessionNP_(—)067011.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APA1.

Rho gtpase activating protein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ARHGAP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ARHGAP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11478, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Rho gtpaseactivating protein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGAP1.

Rho gtpase activating protein 12 (ARHGAP12, Accession NP_060757.4) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ARHGAP12, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ARHGAP12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:440, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Rho gtpaseactivating protein 12 (ARHGAP12, Accession NP_(—)060757.4). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGAP12.

Atpase, na+/k+ transporting, alpha 2 (+) polypeptide (ATP1A2, AccessionNP_(—)000693.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP1A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP1A2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP1A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14999, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, na+/k+transporting, alpha 2 (+) polypeptide (ATP1A2, AccessionNP_(—)000693.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP1A2.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 6(B4GALT6, Accession NP_(—)004766.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. B4GALT6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by B4GALT6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B4GALT6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17518, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 6(B4GALT6, Accession NP_(—)004766.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with B4GALT6.

Bcl2-associated x protein (BAX, Accession NP_(—)004315.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BAX BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by BAX, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof BAX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3053, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Bcl2-associated xprotein (BAX, Accession NP_(—)004315.1), a gene which acceleratesprogrammed cell death and therefore may be associated with Colorectalcancer, t-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Colorectalcancer, t-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with BAX.

The function of BAX and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM960.1. Bone morphogeneticprotein 8 (osteogenic protein 2) (BMP8, Accession NP_(—)001711.2) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BMP8 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by BMP8, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BMP8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1565, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Bonemorphogenetic protein 8 (osteogenic protein 2) (BMP8, AccessionNP_(—)001711.2), a gene which plays a role in calcium regulation andbone homeostasis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BMP8.

The function of BMP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. BOP (AccessionXP_(—)097915.2) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BOP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BOP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BOP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6088, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of BOP (AccessionXP_(—)097915.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BOP.

Bernardinelli-seip congenital lipodystrophy 2 (seipin) (BSCL2, AccessionNP_(—)116056.2) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BSCL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BSCL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BSCL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15949, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition ofBernardinelli-seip congenital lipodystrophy 2 (seipin) (BSCL2, AccessionNP_(—)116056.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BSCL2.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 42 (C20orf42, Accession NP_(—)060141.2)is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf42BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf42, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf42 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16282, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 42 (C20orf42, Accession NP_(—)060141.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf42.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 90 (C21orf90, Accession NP_(—)694936.1)is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf90BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf90, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf90 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13507, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21open reading frame 90 (C21orf90, Accession NP_(—)694936.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf90.

C6orf151 (Accession NP_(—)689764.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf151 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf151,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf151 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4598, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of C6orf151(Accession NP_(—)689764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf151.

Calcium channel, voltage-dependent, alpha 1h subunit (CACNA1H, AccessionNP_(—)066921.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CACNA1H BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CACNA1H, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CACNA1H BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4280, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, alpha 1h subunit (CACNA1H, Accession NP_(—)066921.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CACNA1H.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL22BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CCL22, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCCL22 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5881, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL22.

Cd209 antigen (CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1) is another GAM5227target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD209 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CD209, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD209 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14170, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Cd209 antigen(CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1), a gene which may play an importantrole in the CD4-independent association of HIV with cells. Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD209.

The function of CD209 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Cd34 antigen (CD34,Accession NP_001764.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. CD34 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CD34, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CD34 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8867, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Cd34 antigen(CD34, Accession NP_(—)001764.1), a gene which is a monomeric cellsurface antigen that is selectively expressed on human hematopoieticprogenitor cells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CD34.

The function of CD34 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM38.1. Cadherin 16,ksp-cadherin (CDH16, Accession NP_(—)004053.1) is another GAM5227 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDH16 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCDH16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDH16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18186, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 16,ksp-cadherin (CDH16, Accession NP_(—)004053.1), a gene which is acalcium dependent cell adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CDH16.

The function of CDH16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM148.1. Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)803124.1) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CECR1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CECR1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CECR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14307,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)803124.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, AccessionNP_(—)059120.2) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CECR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14307, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)059120.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

Cyclin m4 (CNNM4, Accession NP_(—)064569.1) is another GAM5227 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNNM4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCNNM4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNNM4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14344, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin m4 (CNNM4,Accession NP_(—)064569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CNNM4.

Collagen, type xi, alpha 1 (COL11A1, Accession NP_(—)542197.1) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL11A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COL11A1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of COL11A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8352, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typexi, alpha 1 (COL11A1, Accession NP_(—)542197.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL11A1.

Collagen, type xi, alpha 1 (COL11A1, Accession NP_(—)001845.2) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL11A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COL11A1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of COL11A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8352, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typexi, alpha 1 (COL11A1, Accession NP_(—)001845.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL11A1.

Collagen, type xi, alpha 1 (COL11A1, Accession NP_(—)542196.1) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL11A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COL11A1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of COL11A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8352, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typexi, alpha 1 (COL11A1, Accession NP_(—)542196.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL11A1.

Collectin sub-family member 10 (c-type lectin) (COLEC10, AccessionNP_(—)006429.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. COLEC10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by COLEC10, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of COLEC10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13201,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Collectinsub-family member 10 (c-type lectin) (COLEC10, AccessionNP_(—)006429.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COLEC10.

Carboxypeptidase d (CPD, Accession NP_(—)001295.2) is another GAM5227target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CPD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Carboxypeptidased (CPD, Accession NP_(—)001295.2), a gene which is a membrane-boundmetalloprotease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPD.

The function of CPD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Casein kinase 1, alpha1 (CSNK1A1, Accession NP_(—)001883.3) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CSNK1A1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CSNK1A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSNK1A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8360, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Casein kinase 1,alpha 1 (CSNK1A1, Accession NP_(—)001883.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CSNK1A1.

Catenin (cadherin-associated protein), delta 1 (CTNND1, AccessionNP_(—)001322.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CTNND1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CTNND1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CTNND1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15067, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Catenin(cadherin-associated protein), delta 1 (CTNND1, Accession NP_001322.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CTNND1.

Cathepsin b (CTSB, Accession NP_(—)680090.1) is another GAM5227 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTSB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CTSB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTSBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12008, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Cathepsin b(CTSB, Accession NP_(—)680090.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CTSB.

Cathepsin b (CTSB, Accession NP_(—)001899.1) is another GAM5227 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTSB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CTSB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTSBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12008, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Cathepsin b(CTSB, Accession NP_(—)001899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CTSB.

Cathepsin b (CTSB, Accession NP_(—)680092.1) is another GAM5227 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTSB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CTSB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTSBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12008, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Cathepsin b(CTSB, Accession NP_(—)680092.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CTSB.

Cathepsin b (CTSB, Accession NP_(—)680093.1) is another GAM5227 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTSB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CTSB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTSBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12008, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Cathepsin b(CTSB, Accession NP_(—)680093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CTSB.

Cathepsin b (CTSB, Accession NP_(—)680091.1) is another GAM5227 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTSB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CTSB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTSBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12008, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Cathepsin b(CTSB, Accession NP_(—)680091.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CTSB.

Coxsackie virus and adenovirus receptor (CXADR, AccessionNP_(—)001329.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CXADR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CXADR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CXADR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8611, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Coxsackie virusand adenovirus receptor (CXADR, Accession NP_(—)001329.1), a gene whichis a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CXADR.

The function of CXADR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM378.2. Dystroglycan 1(dystrophin-associated glycoprotein 1) (DAG1, Accession NP_(—)004384.1)is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DAG1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DAG1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDAG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16633, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Dystroglycan 1(dystrophin-associated glycoprotein 1) (DAG1, Accession NP_004384.1), agene which may provide linkage between the sarcolemma and extracellularmatrix (ECM) and therefore may be associated with Fukuyama-typecongenital muscular dystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Fukuyama-type congenital musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDAG1.

The function of DAG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Defensin, theta 1(DEFT1, Accession NP_(—)624312.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DEFT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DEFT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DEFT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:863, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Defensin, theta 1(DEFT1, Accession NP_(—)624312.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DEFT1.

Digeorge syndrome critical region gene 2 (DGCR2, AccessionNP_(—)005128.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DGCR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DGCR2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DGCR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7719, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Digeorge syndromecritical region gene 2 (DGCR2, Accession NP_(—)005128.1), a gene whichis putative adhesion receptor and intervenes in cell-cell or cell-matrixinteractions and therefore may be associated with Digeorge syndrome.Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Digeorge syndrome, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DGCR2.

The function of DGCR2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM84.1. Dicer1, dcr-1 homolog(drosophila) (DICER1, Accession NP_(—)085124.2) is another GAM5227target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DICER1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DICER1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DICER1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13841, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Dicer1, dcr-1homolog (drosophila) (DICER1, Accession NP_(—)085124.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DICER1.

Dicer1, dcr-1 homolog (drosophila) (DICER1, Accession NP_(—)803187.1) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DICER1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DICER1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of DICER1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13841, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Dicer1, dcr-1homolog (drosophila) (DICER1, Accession NP_(—)803187.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DICER1.

DKFZP434P0714 (Accession NP_(—)115507.2) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434P0714 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434P0714, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434P0714 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17734, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434P0714(Accession NP_(—)115507.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434P0714.

DKFZp547A023 (Accession NP_(—)061174.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547A023 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547A023, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547A023 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18504, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547A023(Accession NP_(—)061174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547A023.

DKFZP586B1621 (Accession NP_(—)056348.2) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586B1621 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586B1621, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586B1621 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1196, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586B1621(Accession NP_(—)056348.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586B1621.

DKFZp667G2110 (Accession NP_(—)705833.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667G2110 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667G2110, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667G2110 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20018, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667G2110(Accession NP_(—)705833.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667G2110.

DKFZp761H0421 (Accession NP_(—)775102.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761H0421 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761H0421, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761H0421 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3514, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761H0421(Accession NP_(—)775102.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761H0421.

E2f transcription factor 3 (E2F3, Accession NP_001940.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. E2F3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by E2F3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of E2F3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16017, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of E2f transcriptionfactor 3 (E2F3, Accession NP_(—)001940.1), a gene which binds dna andcontrols cell-cycle progression from g1 to s phase. and therefore may beassociated with Hereditary autosomal dominant myoclonus dystonia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Hereditary autosomal dominant myoclonus dystonia, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with E2F3.

The function of E2F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Endothelialdifferentiation-related factor 1 (EDF1, Accession NP_(—)003783.1) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EDF1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EDF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EDF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:535, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialdifferentiation-related factor 1 (EDF1, Accession NP_(—)003783.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EDF1.

Epidermal growth factor receptor (erythroblastic leukemia viral(v-erb-b) oncogene homolog, avian) (EGFR, Accession NP_(—)005219.2) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EGFR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by EGFR, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EGFRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7441, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Epidermal growthfactor receptor (erythroblastic leukemia viral (v-erb-b) oncogenehomolog, avian) (EGFR, Accession NP_(—)005219.2), a gene which is areceptor for egf, but also for other members of the egf family. andtherefore may be associated with Colon cancer, silver-russell syndrome.Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Colon cancer, silver-russell syndrome, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EGFR.

The function of EGFR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM148.2. Engulfment and cellmotility 2 (ced-12 homolog, c. elegans) (ELMO2, AccessionNP_(—)071369.4) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ELMO2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ELMO2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ELMO2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15621, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Engulfment andcell motility 2 (ced-12 homolog, c. elegans) (ELMO2, AccessionNP_(—)071369.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ELMO2.

Engulfment and cell motility 2 (ced-12 homolog, c. elegans) (ELMO2,Accession NP_(—)573403.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ELMO2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ELMO2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ELMO2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15621, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Engulfment andcell motility 2 (ced-12 homolog, c. elegans) (ELMO2, AccessionNP_(—)573403.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ELMO2.

ENT4 (Accession NP_(—)694979.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ENT4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ENT4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ENT4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8473, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of ENT4 (AccessionNP_(—)694979.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ENT4.

FAD104 (Accession NP_(—)073600.2) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FAD104 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FAD104,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FAD104 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19708, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FAD104 (AccessionNP_(—)073600.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FAD104.

FAT3 (Accession XP_(—)061871.5) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FAT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FAT3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FAT3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7573, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FAT3 (AccessionXP_(—)061871.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FAT3.

FBXW8 (Accession NP_(—)036306.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXW8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FBXW8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11502, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)036306.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW8.

FBXW8 (Accession NP_(—)699179.2) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXW8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FBXW8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11502, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)699179.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW8.

FLJ00026 (Accession XP_(—)036307.7) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00026 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00026,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00026 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10221, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00026(Accession XP_(—)036307.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00026.

FLJ00225 (Accession XP_(—)084552.3) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00225 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00225,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00225 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13481, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00225(Accession XP_(—)084552.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00225.

FLJ10074 (Accession NP_(—)060458.2) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10074 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10074,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10074 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18487, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10074(Accession NP_(—)060458.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10074.

FLJ10097 (Accession XP_(—)043653.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10097 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10097,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10097 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10680, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10097(Accession XP_(—)043653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10097.

FLJ10260 (Accession NP_(—)060512.2) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10260 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10260,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10260 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2454, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10260(Accession NP_(—)060512.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10260.

FLJ10420 (Accession NP_(—)060560.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10420 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10420,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10420 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1979, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10420(Accession NP_(—)060560.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10420.

FLJ12505 (Accession NP_(—)079025.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12505 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12505,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12505 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8025, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12505(Accession NP_(—)079025.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12505.

FLJ12975 (Accession NP_(—)079085.2) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12975 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12975,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12975 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11304, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12975(Accession NP_(—)079085.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12975.

FLJ13114 (Accession NP_(—)078817.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13114 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13114,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13114 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5150, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13114(Accession NP_(—)078817.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13114.

FLJ20254 (Accession NP_(—)060197.2) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20254 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20254,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20254 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9250, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20254(Accession NP_(—)060197.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20254.

FLJ23510 (Accession NP_(—)078996.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23510 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23510,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23510 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10450, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23510(Accession NP_(—)078996.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23510.

FLJ31713 (Accession NP_(—)689788.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31713 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31713,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31713 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8441, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31713(Accession NP_(—)689788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31713.

FLJ37478 (Accession NP_(—)848652.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37478 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37478,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37478 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37478(Accession NP_(—)848652.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37478.

FLJ38608 (Accession NP_(—)694947.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38608 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38608,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38608 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8113, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38608(Accession NP_(—)694947.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38608.

FLJ38690 (Accession NP_(—)848608.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38690 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38690,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38690 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5440, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38690(Accession NP_(—)848608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38690.

FLJ39116 (Accession NP_(—)689848.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39116 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39116,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39116 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19608, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39116(Accession NP_(—)689848.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39116.

FLJ39599 (Accession NP_(—)776164.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39599 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39599,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39599 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11751, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39599(Accession NP_(—)776164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39599.

FLJ39647 (Accession NP_(—)775896.2) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39647 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39647,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39647 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14874, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39647(Accession NP_(—)775896.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39647.

Frequently rearranged in advanced t-cell lymphomas (FRAT1, AccessionNP_(—)005470.2) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FRAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FRAT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FRAT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Frequentlyrearranged in advanced t-cell lymphomas (FRAT1, AccessionNP_(—)005470.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FRAT1.

Frequently rearranged in advanced t-cell lymphomas (FRAT1, AccessionNP_(—)852000.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FRAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FRAT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FRAT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Frequentlyrearranged in advanced t-cell lymphomas (FRAT1, AccessionNP_(—)852000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FRAT1.

Fyve and coiled-coil domain containing 1 (FYCO1, AccessionNP_(—)078789.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FYCO1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FYCO1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FYCO1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:653, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Fyve andcoiled-coil domain containing 1 (FYCO1, Accession NP_(—)078789.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FYCO1.

Frizzled homolog 4 (drosophila) (FZD4, Accession NP_(—)036325.2) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FZD4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FZD4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FZD4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19026, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Frizzled homolog4 (drosophila) (FZD4, Accession NP_(—)036325.2), a gene which mayfunction in cell polarity, cell fate specification and cancer; similarto frizzled receptor family, has seven transmembrane domains andtherefore may be associated with Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy.Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with FZD4.

The function of FZD4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. Glutamate-cysteineligase, modifier subunit (GCLM, Accession NP_(—)002052.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GCLM BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GCLM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GCLMBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4027, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition ofGlutamate-cysteine ligase, modifier subunit (GCLM, AccessionNP_(—)002052.1), a gene which is GLUTAMATE-CYSTEINE LIGASE. Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GCLM.

The function of GCLM and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM879.1. G protein-coupledreceptor 4 (GPR4, Accession NP_(—)005273.1) is another GAM5227 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGPR4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13775, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 4 (GPR4, Accession NP_(—)005273.1), a gene which stimulates toproduce increased calcium by both SPC and LPC . Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR4.

The function of GPR4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. G1 to s phasetransition 1 (GSPT1, Accession NP_(—)002085.1) is another GAM5227 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GSPT1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGSPT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GSPT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10693, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of G1 to s phasetransition 1 (GSPT1, Accession NP_(—)002085.1), a gene which involves inregulation of mammalian cell growth. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GSPT1.

The function of GSPT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM229.1. H41 (AccessionNP_(—)060018.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. H41 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by H41, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of H41 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15147, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of H41 (AccessionNP_(—)060018.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H41.

Hyaluronan synthase 2 (HAS2, Accession NP_(—)005319.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HAS2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HAS2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HAS2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15347, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Hyaluronansynthase 2 (HAS2, Accession NP_(—)005319.1), a gene which plays a rolein hyaluronan/hyaluronic acid (ha) synthesis and transport .Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HAS2.

The function of HAS2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM715.1. Hypoxia-induciblefactor 1, alpha subunit inhibitor (HIF1AN, Accession NP_(—)060372.1) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HIF1ANBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by HIF1AN, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHIF1AN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8091, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Hypoxia-induciblefactor 1, alpha subunit inhibitor (HIF1AN, Accession NP_(—)060372.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HIF1AN.

HN1L (Accession NP_(—)653171.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HN1L BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HN1L, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HN1L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6999, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of HN1L (AccessionNP_(—)653171.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HN1L.

Heparan sulfate (glucosamine) 3-o-sulfotransferase 2 (HS3ST2, AccessionNP_(—)006034.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HS3ST2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HS3ST2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HS3ST2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10566, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Heparan sulfate(glucosamine) 3-o-sulfotransferase 2 (HS3ST2, Accession NP_(—)006034.1),a gene which plays a role in the generation of heparan sulfateproteoglycan. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HS3ST2.

The function of HS3ST2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM767.1. Indian hedgehoghomolog (drosophila) (IHH, Accession XP_(—)050846.3) is another GAM5227target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IHH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IHH,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IHH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:762, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Indian hedgehoghomolog (drosophila) (IHH, Accession XP_(—)050846.3), a gene whichintercellular signal essential for a variety of patterning events duringdevelopment. binds to the patched (ptc) receptor, which functions inassociation with smoothened (smo), to activate the transcription oftarget genes. implicated in endochondral ossification: may regulate thebalance between growth and ossification of the developing bones. inducesthe expression of parathyroid hormone-related protein (pthrp) (bysimilarity). and therefore is associated with Brachydactyly type a1.Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Brachydactyly type a1, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IHH.

The function of IHH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM206.1. Interleukin 1 family,member 8 (eta) (IL1F8, Accession NP_(—)055253.2) is another GAM5227target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL1F8 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL1F8, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL1F8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2378, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 1family, member 8 (eta) (IL1F8, Accession NP_(—)055253.2), a gene whichinitiates and promotes the host response to injury or infection byactivating a set of transcription factors. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL1F8.

The function of IL1F8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM488.1. Interleukin 1 family,member 8 (eta) (IL1F8, Accession NP_(—)775270.1) is another GAM5227target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL1F8 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL1F8, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL1F8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2378, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 1family, member 8 (eta) (IL1F8, Accession NP_(—)775270.1), a gene whichinitiates and promotes the host response to injury or infection byactivating a set of transcription factors. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL1F8.

The function of IL1F8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM488.1. Interleukin 1receptor, type i (IL1R1, Accession NP_(—)000868.1) is another GAM5227target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL1R1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby IL1R1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL1R1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7235, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 1receptor, type i (IL1R1, Accession NP_(—)000868.1), a gene which is areceptor for interleukin-1 alpha (il-1a), beta (il-1b), andinterleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein (il-1ra). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL1R1.

The function of IL1R1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Interleukin 1 receptoraccessory protein (IL1RAP, Accession NP_(—)002173.1) is another GAM5227target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL1RAP BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL1RAP, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL1RAP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19607, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 1receptor accessory protein (IL1RAP, Accession NP_(—)002173.1), a genewhich may function as a membrane receptor. promotes heterophiliccellular adhesion. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IL1RAP.

The function of IL1RAP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM335.2. IMP-2 (AccessionNP_(—)006539.2) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IMP-2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IMP-2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IMP-2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9919, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of IMP-2 (AccessionNP_(—)006539.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IMP-2.

KIAA0140 (Accession NP_(—)055476.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0140 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0140,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0140 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9212, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0140(Accession NP_(—)055476.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0140.

KIAA0157 (Accession NP_(—)115558.2) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0157 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0157,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0157 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13266, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0157(Accession NP_(—)115558.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0157.

KIAA0232 (Accession XP_(—)291106.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0232 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0232,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0232 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17412, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0232(Accession XP_(—)291106.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0232.

KIAA0268 (Accession XP_(—)300768.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0268 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0268,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0268 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9788, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0268(Accession XP_(—)300768.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0268.

KIAA0295 (Accession XP_(—)042833.2) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0295 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0295,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0295 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19557, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0295(Accession XP_(—)042833.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0295.

KIAA0367 (Accession XP_(—)041018.2) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0367 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0367,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0367 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10082, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0367(Accession XP_(—)041018.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0367.

KIAA0514 (Accession NP_(—)055511.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0514 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0514,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0514 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15950, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0514(Accession NP_(—)055511.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0514.

KIAA0721 (Accession NP_(—)067680.2) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0721 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0721,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0721 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19760, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0721(Accession NP_(—)067680.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0721.

KIAA1136 (Accession XP_(—)166110.3) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1136 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12332, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1136(Accession XP_(—)166110.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1136.

KIAA1157 (Accession XP_(—)051093.2) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1157 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1157,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1157 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7957, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1157(Accession XP_(—)051093.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1157.

KIAA1446 (Accession NP_(—)065887.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1446 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1446,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1446 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6089, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1446(Accession NP_(—)065887.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1446.

KIAA1822 (Accession XP_(—)041566.2) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1822 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1822,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1822 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17711, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1822(Accession XP_(—)041566.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1822.

KIAA1854 (Accession XP_(—)049884.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1854 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1854,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1854 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9010, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1854(Accession XP_(—)049884.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1854.

KIAA1879 (Accession XP_(—)056635.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1879 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1879,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1879 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15546, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1879(Accession XP_(—)056635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1879.

Kruppel-like factor 12 (KLF12, Accession NP_(—)009180.3) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLF12 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by KLF12, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KLF12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5272, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Kruppel-likefactor 12 (KLF12, Accession NP_(—)009180.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KLF12.

Low density lipoprotein receptor (familial hypercholesterolemia) (LDLR,Accession NP_(—)000518.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LDLR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LDLR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LDLR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9706, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Low densitylipoprotein receptor (familial hypercholesterolemia) (LDLR, AccessionNP_(—)000518.1), a gene which also acts as a tumor suppressor. andtherefore is associated with Familial hypercholesterolemia. Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofFamilial hypercholesterolemia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LDLR.

The function of LDLR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM99.1. Lim homeobox 9 (LHX9,Accession NP_064589.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. LHX9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LHX9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LHX9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7190, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Lim homeobox 9(LHX9, Accession NP_(—)064589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LHX9.

LOC115131 (Accession NP_(—)660285.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115131 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115131, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115131 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9407, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC115131(Accession NP_(—)660285.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115131.

LOC143310 (Accession XP_(—)084485.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143310 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143310, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143310 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1541, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC143310(Accession XP_(—)084485.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143310.

LOC145453 (Accession XP_(—)085120.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145453 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145453, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145453 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1961, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC145453(Accession XP_(—)085120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145453.

LOC145601 (Accession XP_(—)096816.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145601 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145601, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145601 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC145601(Accession XP_(—)096816.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145601.

LOC145725 (Accession XP_(—)085211.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145725 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145725, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145725 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17221, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC145725(Accession XP_(—)085211.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145725.

LOC145845 (Accession XP_(—)096884.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145845 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145845, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145845 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19334, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC145845(Accession XP_(—)096884.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145845.

LOC146272 (Accession XP_(—)085396.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146272 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146272, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146272 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10066, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC146272(Accession XP_(—)085396.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146272.

LOC151234 (Accession XP_(—)087136.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151234 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151234, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151234 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16533, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC151234(Accession XP_(—)087136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151234.

LOC152078 (Accession XP_(—)087376.2) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152078 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152078, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152078 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16522, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC152078(Accession XP_(—)087376.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152078.

LOC153577 (Accession XP_(—)098394.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153577 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153577, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153577 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10222, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC153577(Accession XP_(—)098394.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153577.

LOC154834 (Accession XP_(—)098621.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154834 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154834, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154834 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7900, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC154834(Accession XP_(—)098621.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154834.

LOC154877 (Accession XP_(—)098626.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154877 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154877, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154877 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17668, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC154877(Accession XP_(—)098626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154877.

LOC161635 (Accession XP_(—)172921.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC161635 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC161635, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC161635 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11973, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC161635(Accession XP_(—)172921.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC161635.

LOC164580 (Accession XP_(—)104562.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC164580 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC164580, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC164580 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC164580(Accession XP_(—)104562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC164580.

LOC199692 (Accession NP_(—)660338.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199692 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199692, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199692 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC199692(Accession NP_(—)660338.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199692.

LOC200574 (Accession XP_(—)114264.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200574 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200574, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200574 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5245, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC200574(Accession XP_(—)114264.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200574.

LOC200681 (Accession XP_(—)117260.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200681 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200681, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200681 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15034, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC200681(Accession XP_(—)117260.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200681.

LOC201194 (Accession XP_(—)117061.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201194 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201194, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201194 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC201194(Accession XP_(—)117061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201194.

LOC222252 (Accession XP_(—)168640.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222252 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222252, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222252 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13169, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC222252(Accession XP_(—)168640.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222252.

LOC254128 (Accession XP_(—)171004.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254128 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254128, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254128 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2157, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC254128(Accession XP_(—)171004.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254128.

LOC254544 (Accession XP_(—)172947.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254544 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254544, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254544 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3693, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC254544(Accession XP_(—)172947.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254544.

LOC254556 (Accession XP_(—)170588.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254556 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254556, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254556 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13871, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC254556(Accession XP_(—)170588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254556.

LOC283018 (Accession XP_(—)208026.2) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283018 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283018, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283018 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9893, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC283018(Accession XP_(—)208026.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283018.

LOC283107 (Accession XP_(—)210889.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283107 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283107BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283107, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283107BINDING SITE1 and LOC283107 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10191 andSEQ ID:13094 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC283107(Accession XP_(—)210889.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283107.

LOC283153 (Accession XP_(—)208532.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283153 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283153, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283153 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13811, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC283153(Accession XP_(—)208532.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283153.

LOC283332 (Accession XP_(—)210976.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283332 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283332, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283332 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19526, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC283332(Accession XP_(—)210976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283332.

LOC283385 (Accession NP_(—)776254.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283385 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283385, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283385 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2089, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC283385(Accession NP_(—)776254.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283385.

LOC283460 (Accession XP_(—)208682.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283460 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283460, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283460 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5440, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC283460(Accession XP_(—)208682.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283460.

LOC283534 (Accession XP_(—)211083.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283534 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283534, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283534 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC283534(Accession XP_(—)211083.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283534.

LOC283551 (Accession XP_(—)211110.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283551 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283551, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283551 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10476, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC283551(Accession XP_(—)211110.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283551.

LOC283738 (Accession XP_(—)211186.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283738 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283738, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283738 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9445, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC283738(Accession XP_(—)211186.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283738.

LOC283806 (Accession XP_(—)208846.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283806 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283806, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283806 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17351, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC283806(Accession XP_(—)208846.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283806.

LOC283849 (Accession NP_(—)848611.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283849 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283849, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283849 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5876, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC283849(Accession NP_(—)848611.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283849.

LOC283924 (Accession XP_(—)208906.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283924 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283924, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283924 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6869, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC283924(Accession XP_(—)208906.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283924.

LOC283949 (Accession XP_(—)208928.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283949 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283949, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283949 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1669, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC283949(Accession XP_(—)208928.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283949.

LOC284082 (Accession XP_(—)211323.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284082 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284082, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284082 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15264, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC284082(Accession XP_(—)211323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284082.

LOC284118 (Accession XP_(—)211336.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284118 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284118, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284118 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC284118(Accession XP_(—)211336.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284118.

LOC284178 (Accession XP_(—)211365.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284178 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284178, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284178 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8059, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC284178(Accession XP_(—)211365.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284178.

LOC284281 (Accession XP_(—)211415.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284281 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284281, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284281 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15205, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC284281(Accession XP_(—)211415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284281.

LOC284325 (Accession XP_(—)209143.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284325 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284325, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284325 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6963, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC284325(Accession XP_(—)209143.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284325.

LOC284375 (Accession XP_(—)209154.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284375 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284375, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284375 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC284375(Accession XP_(—)209154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284375.

LOC284402 (Accession XP_(—)211453.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284402 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284402, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284402 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13078, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC284402(Accession XP_(—)211453.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284402.

LOC284459 (Accession XP_(—)290826.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284459 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284459, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284459 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1608, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC284459(Accession XP_(—)290826.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284459.

LOC284650 (Accession XP_(—)211571.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284650 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284650, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284650 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9610, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC284650(Accession XP_(—)211571.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284650.

LOC285117 (Accession XP_(—)209482.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285117 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285117, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285117 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13418, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC285117(Accession XP_(—)209482.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285117.

LOC285127 (Accession XP_(—)211771.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285127 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285127, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285127 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC285127(Accession XP_(—)211771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285127.

LOC285194 (Accession XP_(—)211803.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285194 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285194, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285194 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16102, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC285194(Accession XP_(—)211803.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285194.

LOC285284 (Accession XP_(—)211836.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285284 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285284, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285284 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:567, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC285284(Accession XP_(—)211836.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285284.

LOC285587 (Accession XP_(—)211947.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1779, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC285587(Accession XP_(—)211947.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285587.

LOC285673 (Accession XP_(—)209720.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285673 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285673, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285673 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC285673(Accession XP_(—)209720.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285673.

LOC285799 (Accession XP_(—)209764.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285799 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285799, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285799 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3655, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC285799(Accession XP_(—)209764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285799.

LOC285806 (Accession XP_(—)212028.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285806 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285806, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285806 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17117, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC285806(Accession XP_(—)212028.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285806.

LOC285827 (Accession XP_(—)212645.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285827 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285827BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC285827, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC285827 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285827 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:13212 and SEQ ID:13212 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC285827(Accession XP_(—)212645.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285827.

LOC285827 (Accession XP_(—)212604.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285827 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285827BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC285827, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC285827 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285827 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:4842 and SEQ ID:5526 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC285827(Accession XP_(—)212604.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285827.

LOC286045 (Accession XP_(—)212151.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286045 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286045, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286045 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17966, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC286045(Accession XP_(—)212151.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286045.

LOC286208 (Accession XP_(—)212230.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286208 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286208, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286208 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8321, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC286208(Accession XP_(—)212230.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286208.

LOC286255 (Accession XP_(—)209977.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286255 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286255, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286255 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13323, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC286255(Accession XP_(—)209977.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286255.

LOC286354 (Accession XP_(—)212286.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286354 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286354, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286354 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1632, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC286354(Accession XP_(—)212286.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286354.

LOC338653 (Accession XP_(—)294673.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338653 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338653, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338653 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10990, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC338653(Accession XP_(—)294673.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338653.

LOC339679 (Accession XP_(—)295029.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339679 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339679, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339679 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2642, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC339679(Accession XP_(—)295029.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339679.

LOC339983 (Accession XP_(—)291101.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339983 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339983, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339983 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC339983(Accession XP_(—)291101.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339983.

LOC340504 (Accession XP_(—)295260.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340504 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340504, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340504 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1223, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC340504(Accession XP_(—)295260.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340504.

LOC348399 (Accession XP_(—)302744.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348399 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348399, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348399 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12324, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC348399(Accession XP_(—)302744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348399.

LOC348428 (Accession XP_(—)302753.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348428 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348428, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348428 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC348428(Accession XP_(—)302753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348428.

LOC348477 (Accession XP_(—)046126.4) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348477 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348477, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348477 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9788, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC348477(Accession XP_(—)046126.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348477.

LOC348928 (Accession XP_(—)209688.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348928 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348928, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348928 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8901, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC348928(Accession XP_(—)209688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348928.

LOC349289 (Accession XP_(—)300477.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349289 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349289, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349289 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC349289(Accession XP_(—)300477.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349289.

LOC352027 (Accession XP_(—)302245.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC352027 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC352027, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC352027 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13440, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC352027(Accession XP_(—)302245.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC352027.

LOC56920 (Accession NP_(—)064548.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC56920 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC56920,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC56920 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14103, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC56920(Accession NP_(—)064548.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC56920.

LOC90408 (Accession XP_(—)031517.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90408 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90408,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90408 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC90408(Accession XP_(—)031517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90408.

LOC90529 (Accession NP_(—)835223.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90529 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90529,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90529 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13508, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of LOC90529(Accession NP_(—)835223.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90529.

Lymphotoxin alpha (tnf superfamily, member 1) (LTA, AccessionNP_(—)000586.2) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LTA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LTA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LTA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16521, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Lymphotoxin alpha(tnf superfamily, member 1) (LTA, Accession NP_(—)000586.2), a genewhich is a cytokine that in its homotrimeric form binds totnfrsf1a/tnfr1, tnfrsf1b/tnfbr and tnfrsf14/hvem. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LTA.

The function of LTA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Leukotriene b4 receptor(LTB4R, Accession NP_(—)000743.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LTB4R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LTB4R,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LTB4R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19312, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Leukotriene b4receptor (LTB4R, Accession NP_(—)000743.1), a gene which may be thecardiac p2y receptor involved in the regulation of cardiac musclecontraction through modulation of l-type calcium currents. Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LTB4R.

The function of LTB4R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase kinase 2 (MAP4K2, Accession NP_(—)004570.2)is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAP4K2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MAP4K2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMAP4K2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12350, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase kinase 2 (MAP4K2, AccessionNP_(—)004570.2), a gene which serine/threonine protein kinase requiredfor spore wall development. activates Jun N-terminal kinase; member ofthe STE20 kinase family. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MAP4K2.

The function of MAP4K2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1849.1. MCFP (AccessionNP_(—)061331.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MCFP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MCFP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MCFP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:906, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of MCFP (AccessionNP_(—)061331.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MCFP.

MDS018 (Accession NP_(—)068595.2) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MDS018 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MDS018,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDS018 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3171, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of MDS018 (AccessionNP_(—)068595.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MDS018.

MGC14161 (Accession NP_(—)116281.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14161 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14161,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14161 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of MGC14161(Accession NP_(—)116281.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14161.

MGC15730 (Accession NP_(—)116269.2) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15730 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15730,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15730 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10025, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of MGC15730(Accession NP_(—)116269.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15730.

MGC17515 (Accession NP_(—)689684.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC17515 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC17515,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC17515 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4222, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of MGC17515(Accession NP_(—)689684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC17515.

MGC3020 (Accession NP_(—)076953.2) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3020 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3020,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3020 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3360, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of MGC3020(Accession NP_(—)076953.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3020.

MGC3113 (Accession NP_(—)076940.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3113 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3113,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3113 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1375, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of MGC3113(Accession NP_(—)076940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3113.

MGC39633 (Accession NP_(—)689762.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC39633 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39633,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39633 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1566, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of MGC39633(Accession NP_(—)689762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC39633.

MI-ER1 (Accession NP_(—)065999.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MI-ER1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MI-ER1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MI-ER1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2832, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of MI-ER1 (AccessionNP_(—)065999.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MI-ER1.

Myeloid/lymphoid or mixed-lineage leukemia (trithorax homolog,drosophila); translocated to, 3 (MLLT3, Accession NP_(—)004520.1) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MLLT3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MLLT3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMLLT3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16801, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Myeloid/lymphoidor mixed-lineage leukemia (trithorax homolog, drosophila); translocatedto, 3 (MLLT3, Accession NP_(—)004520.1), a gene which is Serine andproline rich protein and therefore is associated with Acute leukemias.Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Acute leukemias, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MLLT3.

The function of MLLT3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM233.1. Myeloproliferativeleukemia virus oncogene (MPL, Accession NP_(—)005364.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MPL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MPL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MPLBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8412, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition ofMyeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene (MPL, AccessionNP_(—)005364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MPL.

MPRG (Accession NP_(—)060175.2) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MPRG BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MPRG, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MPRG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19256, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of MPRG (AccessionNP_(—)060175.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MPRG.

Max interacting protein 1 (MXI1, Accession NP_(—)005953.2) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MXI1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MXI1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MXI1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10235, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Max interactingprotein 1 (MXI1, Accession NP_(—)005953.2), a gene which acts as a tumorsuppressor in vivo, engages the MYC network in a functionally relevantmanner and therefore may be associated with Prostate cancer,neurofibrosarcoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Prostate cancer, neurofibrosarcoma, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with MXI1.

The function of MXI1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Max interacting protein1 (MXI1, Accession NP_(—)569157.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MXI1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MXI1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MXI1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10235, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Max interactingprotein 1 (MXI1, Accession NP_(—)569157.1), a gene which acts as a tumorsuppressor in vivo, engages the MYC network in a functionally relevantmanner and therefore may be associated with Prostate cancer,neurofibrosarcoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Prostate cancer, neurofibrosarcoma, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with MXI1.

The function of MXI1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Myosin light chainkinase 2, skeletal muscle (MYLK2, Accession NP_(—)149109.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYLK2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MYLK2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYLK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8353, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Myosin lightchain kinase 2, skeletal muscle (MYLK2, Accession NP_(—)149109.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MYLK2.

Nuclear receptor co-repressor 2 (NCOR2, Accession NP_(—)006303.1) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOR2BINDING SITE1 and NCOR2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by NCOR2, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NCOR2 BINDING SITE1 and NCOR2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:19433 and SEQ ID:18576 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorco-repressor 2 (NCOR2, Accession NP_(—)006303.1), a gene which mediatesthe transcriptional repression activity of some nuclear receptors bypromoting chromatin condensation, thus preventing access of the basaltranscription. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NCOR2.

The function of NCOR2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1065.1. NDEL1 (AccessionNP_(—)110435.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NDEL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDEL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NDEL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4770, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of NDEL1 (AccessionNP_(—)110435.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NDEL1.

Neuroglobin (NGB, Accession NP_(—)067080.1) is another GAM5227 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NGB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NGB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NGB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16217, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Neuroglobin (NGB,Accession NP_(—)067080.1), a gene which has function in oxygen transportand storage in humans. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NGB.

The function of NGB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM404.2. Non-metastatic cells2, protein (nm23b) expressed in (NME2, Accession NP_(—)002503.1) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NME2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NME2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NME2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1264, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Non-metastaticcells 2, protein (nm23b) expressed in (NME2, Accession NP_(—)002503.1),a gene which has a major role in the synthesis of nucleosidetriphosphates other than atp and acts as a transcriptional activator ofthe c-myc gene. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NME2.

The function of NME2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM762.1. Nsfl1 (p97) cofactor(p47) (NSFL1C, Accession NP_(—)061327.2) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NSFL1C BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by NSFL1C, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NSFL1CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15237, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Nsfl1 (p97)cofactor (p47) (NSFL1C, Accession NP_(—)061327.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NSFL1C.

Purinergic receptor p2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 1 (P2RX1, AccessionNP_(—)002549.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P2RX1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P2RX1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of P2RX1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8598, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Purinergicreceptor p2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 1 (P2RX1, AccessionNP_(—)002549.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith P2RX1.

P53AIP1 (Accession NP_(—)071395.1) is another GAM5227 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. P53AIP1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P53AIP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P53AIP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17485, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of P53AIP1(Accession NP_(—)071395.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with P53AIP1.

Protocadherin beta 12 (PCDHB12, Accession NP_(—)061755.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB12 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PCDHB12, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7917, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinbeta 12 (PCDHB12, Accession NP_(—)061755.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHB12.

PCMF (Accession NP_(—)064507.2) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PCMF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCMF, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PCMF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11762, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of PCMF (AccessionNP_(—)064507.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PCMF.

Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 7 (PCSK7, AccessionNP_(—)004707.2) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PCSK7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCSK7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCSK7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11321, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Proproteinconvertase subtilisin/kexin type 7 (PCSK7, Accession NP_(—)004707.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PCSK7.

Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase, isoenzyme 4 (PDK4, AccessionNP_(—)002603.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PDK4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDK4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PDK4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2181, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Pyruvatedehydrogenase kinase, isoenzyme 4 (PDK4, Accession NP_(—)002603.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PDK4.

Paternally expressed 10 (PEG10, Accession NP_(—)055883.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PEG10 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PEG10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PEG10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10949, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Paternallyexpressed 10 (PEG10, Accession NP_(—)055883.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PEG10.

6-phosphofructo -2-kinase/fructose-2,6-biphosphatase 3 (PFKFB3,Accession NP_(—)004557.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PFKFB3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PFKFB3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PFKFB3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2796, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-biphosphatase 3 (PFKFB3, AccessionNP_(—)004557.1), a gene which catalizes synthesis and degradation offructose 2,6-bisphosphate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PFKFB3.

The function of PFKFB3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. PI4KII (AccessionNP_(—)060895.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PI4KII BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PI4KII, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PI4KII BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11397, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of PI4KII (AccessionNP_(—)060895.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PI4KII.

Plexin a2 (PLXNA2, Accession NP_(—)079455.1) is another GAM5227 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLXNA2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPLXNA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLXNA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6296, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Plexin a2(PLXNA2, Accession NP_(—)079455.1), a gene which is a transmembraneprotein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withPLXNA2.

The function of PLXNA2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1. Podocalyxin-like(PODXL, Accession NP_(—)005388.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PODXL BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PODXL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PODXL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15111, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Podocalyxin-like(PODXL, Accession NP_(—)005388.1), a gene which is an antiadhesin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PODXL.

The function of PODXL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM335.1. Polymerase (dnadirected), epsilon 3 (p17 subunit) (POLE3, Accession NP_(—)059139.2) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POLE3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by POLE3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPOLE3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18239, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected), epsilon 3 (p17 subunit) (POLE3, Accession NP_(—)059139.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POLE3.

Pou domain, class 2, transcription factor 2 (POU2F2, AccessionNP_(—)002689.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POU2F2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POU2F2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of POU2F2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13248, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class2, transcription factor 2 (POU2F2, Accession NP_002689.1), a gene whichactivates immunoglobulin gene expression. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with POU2F2.

The function of POU2F2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM148.2. Protein kinase,interferon-inducible double stranded rna dependent (PRKR, AccessionNP_(—)002750.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRKR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRKR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PRKR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1023, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,interferon-inducible double stranded rna dependent (PRKR, AccessionNP_(—)002750.1), a gene which catalyze the phosphorylation of the alphasubunit of eif2. and therefore may be associated with Huntington'sdisease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Huntington's disease, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRKR.

The function of PRKR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. PRO2435 (AccessionNP_(—)060997.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRO2435 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2435, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRO2435 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18921,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of PRO2435(Accession NP_(—)060997.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO2435.

PROM2 (Accession NP_(—)653308.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PROM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PROM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PROM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11956, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of PROM2 (AccessionNP_(—)653308.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PROM2.

Pregnancy specific beta-1-glycoprotein 7 (PSG7, AccessionNP_(—)002774.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PSG7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSG7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PSG7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3072, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Pregnancyspecific beta-1-glycoprotein 7 (PSG7, Accession NP_(—)002774.1), a genewhich function still unknown. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PSG7.

The function of PSG7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Quiescin q6 (QSCN6,Accession NP_002817.2) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. QSCN6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by QSCN6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of QSCN6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11516, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Quiescin q6(QSCN6, Accession NP_(—)002817.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with QSCN6.

Rab17, member ras oncogene family (RAB17, Accession NP_(—)071894.1) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB17BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB17, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18385, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Rab17, member rasoncogene family (RAB17, Accession NP_(—)071894.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB17.

Receptor (calcitonin) activity modifying protein 3 (RAMP3, AccessionNP_(—)005847.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RAMP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAMP3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAMP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7834, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Receptor(calcitonin) activity modifying protein 3 (RAMP3, AccessionNP_(—)005847.1), a gene which is required to transportcalcitonin-receptor-like receptor (crlr) to the plasma membrane.Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RAMP3.

The function of RAMP3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM625.1. Reelin (RELN,Accession NP_(—)774959.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RELN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byRELN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RELN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16254, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Reelin (RELN,Accession NP_(—)774959.1), a gene which regulates microtubule functionin neurons and neuronal migration. and therefore is associated withNorman-roberts syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Norman-roberts syndrome, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with RELN.

The function of RELN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM700.2. Reelin (RELN,Accession NP_(—)005036.2) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RELN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byRELN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RELN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16254, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Reelin (RELN,Accession NP_(—)005036.2), a gene which regulates microtubule functionin neurons and neuronal migration. and therefore is associated withNorman-roberts syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Norman-roberts syndrome, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with RELN.

The function of RELN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM700.2. RETNLB (AccessionNP_(—)115968.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RETNLB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RETNLB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RETNLB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1728, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of RETNLB (AccessionNP_(—)115968.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RETNLB.

Regulator of g-protein signalling 7 (RGS7, Accession NP_(—)002915.2) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RGS7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RGS7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20171, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 7 (RGS7, Accession NP_(—)002915.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS7.

Ring finger protein 24 (RNF24, Accession NP_(—)009150.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF24 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RNF24, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF24BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16047, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein 24 (RNF24, Accession NP_(—)009150.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RNF24.

Sodium channel, voltage-gated, type iv, alpha polypeptide (SCN4A,Accession NP_(—)000325.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCN4A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCN4A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCN4A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3212, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Sodium channel,voltage-gated, type iv, alpha polypeptide (SCN4A, AccessionNP_(—)000325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCN4A.

SETDB2 (Accession NP_(—)114121.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SETDB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SETDB2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SETDB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9368, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of SETDB2 (AccessionNP_(—)114121.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SETDB2.

Solute carrier family 13 (sodium-dependent dicarboxylate transporter),member 3 (SLC13A3, Accession NP_(—)073740.2) is another GAM5227 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC13A3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC13A3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC13A3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18351, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 13 (sodium-dependent dicarboxylate transporter), member 3(SLC13A3, Accession NP_(—)073740.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLC13A3.

Solute carrier family 17 (sodium-dependent inorganic phosphatecotransporter), member 7 (SLC17A7, Accession NP_(—)064705.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC17A7 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SLC17A7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC17A7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4723, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 17 (sodium-dependent inorganic phosphate cotransporter), member 7(SLC17A7, Accession NP_(—)064705.1), a gene which is a brain-specificNa-dependent inorganic phosphate cotransporter. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC17A7.

The function of SLC17A7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM500.2. SLC9A8 (AccessionXP_(—)030524.2) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC9A8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC9A8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SLC9A8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13104, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of SLC9A8 (AccessionXP_(—)030524.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC9A8.

Synovial sarcoma translocation, chromosome 18 (SS18, AccessionNP_(—)005628.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SS18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SS18, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SS18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5489, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Synovial sarcomatranslocation, chromosome 18 (SS18, Accession NP_(—)005628.1), a genewhich is a putative transcriptional activator. and therefore isassociated with Human synovial sarcomas. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Human synovialsarcomas, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withSS18.

The function of SS18 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)055233.1) is another GAM5227target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13727, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)055233.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065575.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13727, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065575.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

Thioesterase, adipose associated (THEA, Accession NP_(—)671517.1) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. THEA BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by THEA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of THEA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7538, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Thioesterase,adipose associated (THEA, Accession NP_(—)671517.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with THEA.

Transducin-like enhancer of split 2 (e(sp1) homolog, drosophila) (TLE2,Accession NP_(—)003251.2) is another GAM5227 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TLE2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TLE2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TLE2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:642, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Transducin-likeenhancer of split 2 (e(sp1) homolog, drosophila) (TLE2, AccessionNP_(—)003251.2), a gene which involves in epithelial differentiation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TLE2.

The function of TLE2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)076927.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3 BINDINGSITE1 and TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE1 andTMPRSS3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19374 and SEQ ID:17983respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)076927.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)076927.1) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE1 and TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byTMPRSS3, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE1 andTMPRSS3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17983 and SEQ ID:17983respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)076927.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115777.1) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE1 and TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byTMPRSS3, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE1 andTMPRSS3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19374 and SEQ ID:19374respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115777.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Troponin c, slow (TNNC1, Accession NP_(—)003271.1) is another GAM5227target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNNC1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TNNC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNNC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12996, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Troponin c, slow(TNNC1, Accession NP_(—)003271.1), a gene which Troponin C; calcium-binding subunit of troponin, a regulatory protein, prevents actin andmyosin interaction in resting muscle tissue. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TNNC1.

The function of TNNC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM3099.2. Trichorhinophalangealsyndrome i (TRPS1, Accession NP_(—)054831.1) is another GAM5227 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRPS1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTRPS1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5417, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition ofTrichorhinophalangeal syndrome i (TRPS1, Accession NP_(—)054831.1), agene which may function as a transcriptional activator protein andtherefore is associated with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type i, typeiii. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type i, type iii, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPS1.

The function of TRPS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Tissue specifictransplantation antigen p35b (TSTA3, Accession NP_(—)003304.1) isanother GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TSTA3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TSTA3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTSTA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19224, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Tissue specifictransplantation antigen p35b (TSTA3, Accession NP_(—)003304.1), a genewhich converts gdp-4-dehydro-6-deoxy-d-mannose to gdp-fucose. andtherefore may be associated with Leukocyte adhesion deficiency, type ii.Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Leukocyte adhesion deficiency, type ii, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TSTA3.

The function of TSTA3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM2012.2. VCIP135 (AccessionNP_(—)079330.1) is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VCIP135 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VCIP135, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of VCIP135 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16563,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of VCIP135(Accession NP_(—)079330.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5227 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with VCIP135.

Zinc finger, dhhc domain containing 2 (ZDHHC2, Accession NP_(—)057437.1)is another GAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZDHHC2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ZDHHC2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZDHHC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8860, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger, dhhcdomain containing 2 (ZDHHC2, Accession NP_(—)057437.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZDHHC2.

Zinc finger protein 297b (ZNF297B, Accession NP_(—)054726.1) is anotherGAM5227 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF297B BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF297B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF297BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14345, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5227 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:299.

Another function of GAM5227 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 297b (ZNF297B, Accession NP_(—)054726.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5227 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF297B.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 5346 (GAM5346), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM5346 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM5346 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM5346 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM5346 gene encodes a GAM5346 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM5346 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:152, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM5346 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM5346 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM5346 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM5346 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:152, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM5346folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM5346 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA is designated SEQID:319, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM5346 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM5346 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM5346target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM5346 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM5346 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM5346 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM5346 target RNA into GAM5346 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM5346 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM5346 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM5346 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM5346 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM5346 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM5346 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM5346 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM5346 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

A kinase (prka) anchor protein 11 (AKAP11, Accession NP_(—)652761.1) isa GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AKAP11 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AKAP11, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AKAP11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11814, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:319.

A function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of A kinase (prka) anchorprotein 11 (AKAP11, Accession NP_(—)652761.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AKAP11.

Aquaporin 10 (AQP10, Accession NP_(—)536354.2) is another GAM5346 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP10 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAQP10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AQP10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3157, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 10(AQP10, Accession NP_(—)536354.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with AQP10.

Adp-ribosylation factor-like 6 interacting protein (ARL6IP, AccessionNP_(—)055976.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARL6IP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARL6IP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ARL6IP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:422, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Adp-ribosylationfactor-like 6 interacting protein (ARL6IP, Accession NP_(—)055976.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARL6IP.

Aryl-hydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator 2 (ARNT2, AccessionNP_(—)055677.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARNT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARNT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ARNT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12943, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Aryl-hydrocarbonreceptor nuclear translocator 2 (ARNT2, Accession NP_(—)055677.1), agene which specifically recognizes the xenobiotic response element(xre). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARNT2.

The function of ARNT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. Alphathalassemia/mental retardation syndrome x-linked (rad54 homolog, s.cerevisiae) (ATRX, Accession NP_(—)612115.1) is another GAM5346 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATRX BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by ATRX, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATRXBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13943, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Alphathalassemia/mental retardation syndrome x-linked (rad54 homolog, s.cerevisiae) (ATRX, Accession NP_(—)612115.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ATRX.

Butyrophilin, subfamily 2, member a2 (BTN2A2, Accession NP_(—)008926.2)is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTN2A2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BTN2A2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBTN2A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2449, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Butyrophilin,subfamily 2, member a2 (BTN2A2, Accession NP_(—)008926.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BTN2A2.

Blood vessel epicardial substance (BVES, Accession NP_(—)009004.2) isanother GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BVES BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BVES, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BVES BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7200, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Blood vesselepicardial substance (BVES, Accession NP_(—)009004.2), a gene whichplays an important role in vertebrate heart development. Accordingly,utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BVES.

The function of BVES and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM180.1. Chromosome 1 openreading frame 17 (C1orf17, Accession NP_(—)055916.1) is another GAM5346target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf17 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby C1orf17, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C1orf17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 17 (C1orf17, Accession NP_(—)055916.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf17.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 21 (C1orf21, Accession NP_(—)110433.1)is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf21BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf21, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C1orf21 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2690, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 21 (C1orf21, Accession NP_(—)110433.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf21.

C1QDC1 (Accession NP_(—)115532.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C1QDC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by C1QDC1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C1QDC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6143, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of C1QDC1 (AccessionNP_(—)115532.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C1QDC1.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 38 (C20orf38, Accession NP_(—)060797.1)is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf38BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf38, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf38 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9565, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 38 (C20orf38, Accession NP_(—)060797.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf38.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 109 (C21orf109, AccessionNP_(—)620418.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C21orf109 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C21orf109, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C21orf109 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13650,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21open reading frame 109 (C21orf109, Accession NP_(—)620418.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf109.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 6 (C5orf6, Accession NP_(—)057689.1) isanother GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C5orf6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC5orf6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4877, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 6 (C5orf6, Accession NP_(—)057689.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf6.

Carbonic anhydrase viii (CA8, Accession NP_(—)004047.3) is anotherGAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CA8 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CA8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CA8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2246, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Carbonicanhydrase viii (CA8, Accession NP_(—)004047.3). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CA8.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii alpha(CAMK2A, Accession NP_(—)057065.2) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CAMK2A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMK2A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMK2ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12760, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii alpha(CAMK2A, Accession NP_(—)057065.2), a gene which may modulate thesynaptic events required for the consolidation of memory traces incortical networks. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAMK2A.

The function of CAMK2A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1.Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii alpha(CAMK2A, Accession NP_(—)741960.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CAMK2A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMK2A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMK2ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12760, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii alpha(CAMK2A, Accession NP_(—)741960.1), a gene which may modulate thesynaptic events required for the consolidation of memory traces incortical networks. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAMK2A.

The function of CAMK2A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. CARF (AccessionNP_(—)060102.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CARF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CARF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CARF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11378, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of CARF (AccessionNP_(—)060102.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CARF.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, AccessionNP_(—)803124.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CECR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12603, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)803124.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

CGI-141 (Accession NP_(—)057156.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CGI-141 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-141,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-141 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6784, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of CGI-141(Accession NP_(—)057156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CGI-141.

Chondrolectin (CHODL, Accession NP_(—)079220.2) is another GAM5346target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHODL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CHODL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHODL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3700, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Chondrolectin(CHODL, Accession NP_(—)079220.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CHODL.

Cholinergic receptor, nicotinic, alpha polypeptide 3 (CHRNA3, AccessionNP_(—)000734.2) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CHRNA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHRNA3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CHRNA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15387, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Cholinergicreceptor, nicotinic, alpha polypeptide 3 (CHRNA3, AccessionNP_(—)000734.2), a gene which binds acetylcholine and opens anion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane. and therefore may beassociated with Myasthenia gravis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Myasthenia gravis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CHRNA3.

The function of CHRNA3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM404.2. CHST10 (AccessionNP_(—)004845.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CHST10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHST10, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CHST10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14727, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of CHST10 (AccessionNP_(—)004845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CHST10.

Clock homolog (mouse) (CLOCK, Accession NP_(—)004889.1) is anotherGAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLOCK BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CLOCK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLOCKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6844, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Clock homolog(mouse) (CLOCK, Accession NP_(—)004889.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CLOCK.

Ccr4-not transcription complex, subunit 7 (CNOT7, AccessionNP_(—)473367.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CNOT7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CNOT7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNOT7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Ccr4-nottranscription complex, subunit 7 (CNOT7, Accession NP_(—)473367.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CNOT7.

Collagen, type iv, alpha 3 (goodpasture antigen) binding protein(COL4A3BP, Accession NP_(—)112729.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. COL4A3BP BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by COL4A3BP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL4A3BPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13701, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typeiv, alpha 3 (goodpasture antigen) binding protein (COL4A3BP, AccessionNP_(—)112729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COL4A3BP.

Collagen, type iv, alpha 3 (goodpasture antigen) binding protein(COL4A3BP, Accession NP_(—)005704.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. COL4A3BP BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by COL4A3BP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL4A3BPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13701, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typeiv, alpha 3 (goodpasture antigen) binding protein (COL4A3BP, AccessionNP_(—)005704.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COL4A3BP.

Collectin sub-family member 12 (COLEC12, Accession NP_(—)110408.2) isanother GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COLEC12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COLEC12, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of COLEC12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1211, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Collectinsub-family member 12 (COLEC12, Accession NP_(—)110408.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with COLEC12.

Cytochrome c oxidase subunit vb (COX5B, Accession NP_(—)001853.2) isanother GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COX5BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by COX5B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCOX5B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15248, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome coxidase subunit vb (COX5B, Accession NP_(—)001853.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with COX5B.

Cytochrome c oxidase subunit viia polypeptide 2 like (COX7A2L, AccessionNP_(—)004709.2) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. COX7A2L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by COX7A2L, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of COX7A2L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14171,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome coxidase subunit viia polypeptide 2 like (COX7A2L, AccessionNP_004709.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COX7A2L.

Cofactor required for sp1 transcriptional activation, subunit 3, 130 kda(CRSP3, Accession NP_(—)004821.2) is another GAM5346 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CRSP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CRSP3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRSP3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19755, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Cofactor requiredfor sp1 transcriptional activation, subunit 3, 130 kda (CRSP3, AccessionNP_(—)004821.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CRSP3.

Crystallin, lambda 1 (CRYL1, Accession NP_(—)057058.1) is anotherGAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRYL1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CRYL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRYL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18424, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Crystallin,lambda 1 (CRYL1, Accession NP_(—)057058.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CRYL1.

Dead/h (asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-like helicasehomolog, s. cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_(—)085911.1) is anotherGAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DDX11 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DDX11, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DDX11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13852, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-like helicase homolog, s.cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_(—)085911.1), a gene which could be anATP-dependent DNA-binding helicase and may intervene in cell cycleregulation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DDX11.

The function of DDX11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-like helicase homolog, s.cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_004390.2) is another GAM5346 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DDX11 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DDX11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDX11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13852, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-like helicase homolog, s.cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_(—)004390.2), a gene which could be anATP-dependent DNA-binding helicase and may intervene in cell cycleregulation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DDX11.

The function of DDX11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-like helicase homolog, s.cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_085913.1) is another GAM5346 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DDX11 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DDX11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDX11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13852, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-like helicase homolog, s.cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_(—)085913.1), a gene which could be anATP-dependent DNA-binding helicase and may intervene in cell cycleregulation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DDX11.

The function of DDX11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. DDX56 (AccessionNP_(—)061955.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DDX56 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DDX56, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DDX56 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13267, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of DDX56 (AccessionNP_(—)061955.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DDX56.

DKFZp434E1119 (Accession XP_(—)210937.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434E1119 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434E1119, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434E1119 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3872, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434E1119(Accession XP_(—)210937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434E1119.

DKFZP564D166 (Accession NP_(—)056438.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564D166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP564D166, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564D166 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14703, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564D166(Accession NP_(—)056438.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564D166.

DKFZp761O17121 (Accession NP_(—)115663.1) is another GAM5346 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761O17121 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby DKFZp761O17121, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761O17121 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15142, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761O17121(Accession NP_(—)115663.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761O17121.

Doublesex and mab-3 related transcription factor 1 (DMRT1, AccessionNP_(—)068770.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DMRT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DMRT1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMRT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12585, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Doublesex andmab-3 related transcription factor 1 (DMRT1, Accession NP_068770.1), agene which May be involved in male sexual development. Accordingly,utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DMRT1.

The function of DMRT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM505.1. Eukaryotic translationelongation factor 1 delta (guanine nucleotide exchange protein) (EEF1D,Accession NP_(—)001951.2) is another GAM5346 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EEF1D BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by EEF1D, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EEF1DBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10991, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation elongation factor 1 delta (guanine nucleotide exchangeprotein) (EEF1D, Accession NP_(—)001951.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EEF1D.

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4e-like 3 (EIF4EL3, AccessionNP_(—)004837.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EIF4EL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF4EL3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EIF4EL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14958,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 4e-like 3 (EIF4EL3, AccessionNP_(—)004837.1), a gene which is a cap-binding protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EIF4EL3.

The function of EIF4EL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1713.2. FLJ10204 (AccessionNP_(—)060494.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ10204 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10204, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ10204 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19088,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10204(Accession NP_(—)060494.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10204.

FLJ11267 (Accession NP_(—)062553.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11267 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11267,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11267 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11267(Accession NP_(—)062553.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11267.

FLJ11724 (Accession XP_(—)044426.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11724 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11724,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11724 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11865, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11724(Accession XP_(—)044426.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11724.

FLJ11806 (Accession NP_(—)079100.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11806 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11806,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11806 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12794, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11806(Accession NP_(—)079100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11806.

FLJ12294 (Accession NP_(—)079376.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12294 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12294,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12294 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7539, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12294(Accession NP_(—)079376.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12294.

FLJ12891 (Accession NP_(—)079226.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12891 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12891,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12891 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12891(Accession NP_(—)079226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12891.

FLJ14001 (Accession NP_(—)078953.2) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14001 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14001,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14001 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9178, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14001(Accession NP_(—)078953.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14001.

FLJ14816 (Accession NP_(—)116234.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14816 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14816,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14816 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10584, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14816(Accession NP_(—)116234.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14816.

FLJ20209 (Accession XP_(—)098142.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20209 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20209,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20209 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20209(Accession XP_(—)098142.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20209.

FLJ20300 (Accession NP_(—)060223.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20300 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20300,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20300 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6291, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20300(Accession NP_(—)060223.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20300.

FLJ21272 (Accession NP_(—)079308.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21272 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21272,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21272 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15440, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21272(Accession NP_(—)079308.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21272.

FLJ23259 (Accession NP_(—)079003.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23259 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23259,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23259 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19128, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23259(Accession NP_(—)079003.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23259.

FLJ23861 (Accession NP_(—)689732.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23861 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23861,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23861 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11394, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23861(Accession NP_(—)689732.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23861.

FLJ25359 (Accession NP_(—)653188.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25359 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25359,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25359 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16387, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25359(Accession NP_(—)653188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25359.

FLJ32028 (Accession NP_(—)689893.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32028 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32028,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32028 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5186, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32028(Accession NP_(—)689893.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32028.

FLJ32940 (Accession NP_(—)653220.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32940 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32940,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32940 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32940(Accession NP_(—)653220.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32940.

FLJ35728 (Accession NP_(—)689823.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35728 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35728,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35728 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14579, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35728(Accession NP_(—)689823.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35728.

FLJ35801 (Accession NP_(—)694589.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35801 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35801,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35801 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3807, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35801(Accession NP_(—)694589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35801.

FLJ36576 (Accession NP_(—)775793.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36576 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36576,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36576 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36576(Accession NP_(—)775793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36576.

FLJ37228 (Accession NP_(—)787113.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37228 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37228,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37228 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11241, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37228(Accession NP_(—)787113.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37228.

FLJ37307 (Accession NP_(—)848610.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37307 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37307,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37307 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37307(Accession NP_(—)848610.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37307.

Fibronectin leucine rich transmembrane protein 2 (FLRT2, AccessionNP_(—)037363.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLRT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLRT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FLRT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11704, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Fibronectinleucine rich transmembrane protein 2 (FLRT2, Accession NP_(—)037363.1),a gene which may have a function in cell adhesion and/or receptorsignaling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FLRT2.

The function of FLRT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. G2 (AccessionXP_(—)039515.8) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. G2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by G2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of G2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13665, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of G2 (AccessionXP_(—)039515.8). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith G2.

GPR124 (Accession NP_(—)116166.6) is another GAM5346 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GPR124 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPR124,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR124 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6815, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of GPR124 (AccessionNP_(—)116166.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GPR124.

G-rich rna sequence binding factor 1 (GRSF1, Accession NP_002083.1) isanother GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRSF1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GRSF1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGRSF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17530, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of G-rich rnasequence binding factor 1 (GRSF1, Accession NP_(—)002083.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GRSF1.

High-mobility group 20a (HMG20A, Accession NP_(—)060670.1) is anotherGAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMG20A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HMG20A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMG20ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1619, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of High-mobilitygroup 20a (HMG20A, Accession NP_(—)060670.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HMG20A.

Isoleucine-trna synthetase (IARS, Accession NP_(—)002152.1) is anotherGAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IARS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IARS, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IARS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8969, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Isoleucine-trnasynthetase (IARS, Accession NP_(—)002152.1), a gene which functions inprotein biosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with IARS.

The function of IARS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM291.1. Isoleucine-trnasynthetase (IARS, Accession NP_038203.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. IARS BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by IARS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IARSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8969, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Isoleucine-trnasynthetase (IARS, Accession NP_(—)038203.1), a gene which functions inprotein biosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with IARS.

The function of IARS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM291.1. Interleukin 23, alphasubunit p19 (IL23A, Accession NP_(—)057668.1) is another GAM5346 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL23A BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byIL23A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL23A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 23,alpha subunit p19 (IL23A, Accession NP_(—)057668.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL23A.

Inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate 3-kinase b (ITPKB, Accession NP_002212.1)is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ITPKBBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ITPKB, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofITPKB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8612, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Inositol1,4,5-trisphosphate 3-kinase b (ITPKB, Accession NP_(—)002212.1), a genewhich is a type B inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate 3 kinase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ITPKB.

The function of ITPKB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. JMJD1 (AccessionNP_(—)060903.2) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. JMJD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JMJD1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of JMJD1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1010, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of JMJD1 (AccessionNP_(—)060903.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith JMJD1.

Potassium voltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 3(KCNA3, Accession NP_(—)002223.2) is another GAM5346 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNA3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9276, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 3 (KCNA3,Accession NP_(—)002223.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KCNA3.

KIAA0218 (Accession NP_(—)055575.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0218 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0218,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0218 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15087, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0218(Accession NP_(—)055575.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0218.

KIAA0962 (Accession XP_(—)290942.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0962 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0962,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0962 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5013, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0962(Accession XP_(—)290942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0962.

KIAA1554 (Accession XP_(—)290768.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1554 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1554,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1554 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1554(Accession XP_(—)290768.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1554.

KIAA1673 (Accession XP_(—)047672.4) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1673 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1673,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1673 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13140, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1673(Accession XP_(—)047672.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1673.

KIAA1998 (Accession XP_(—)068710.3) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1998 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1998,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1998 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1079, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1998(Accession XP_(—)068710.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1998.

LOC115442 (Accession XP_(—)052510.3) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115442 BINDING SITE1 and LOC115442BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC115442, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115442BINDING SITE1 and LOC115442 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14698 andSEQ ID:16018 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC115442(Accession XP_(—)052510.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115442.

LOC126037 (Accession XP_(—)058967.6) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126037 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126037, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126037 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10991, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC126037(Accession XP_(—)058967.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126037.

LOC130985 (Accession XP_(—)059490.3) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130985 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130985, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130985 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3929, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC130985(Accession XP_(—)059490.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130985.

LOC144866 (Accession XP_(—)096699.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144866 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144866, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144866 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:780, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC144866(Accession XP_(—)096699.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144866.

LOC145644 (Accession XP_(—)035608.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145644 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145644, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145644 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC145644(Accession XP_(—)035608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145644.

LOC145786 (Accession XP_(—)096860.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145786 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145786, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145786 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2737, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC145786(Accession XP_(—)096860.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145786.

LOC145957 (Accession NP_(—)612640.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145957 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145957, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145957 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11305, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC145957(Accession NP_(—)612640.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145957.

LOC148918 (Accession XP_(—)086361.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148918 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148918, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148918 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC148918(Accession XP_(—)086361.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148918.

LOC149127 (Accession XP_(—)097584.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149127 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149127, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149127 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11810, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC149127(Accession XP_(—)097584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149127.

LOC149372 (Accession XP_(—)086509.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149372 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149372, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149372 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16788, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC149372(Accession XP_(—)086509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149372.

LOC155060 (Accession XP_(—)098650.3) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155060 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155060, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155060 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC155060(Accession XP_(—)098650.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155060.

LOC158450 (Accession XP_(—)088580.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158450 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158450, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158450 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1358, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC158450(Accession XP_(—)088580.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158450.

LOC196337 (Accession XP_(—)113696.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196337 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196337, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196337 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3387, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC196337(Accession XP_(—)113696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196337.

LOC200008 (Accession XP_(—)114089.3) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200008 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200008, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200008 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11957, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC200008(Accession XP_(—)114089.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200008.

LOC202451 (Accession XP_(—)117401.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202451 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202451, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202451 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC202451(Accession XP_(—)117401.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202451.

LOC220477 (Accession XP_(—)071675.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220477 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220477, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220477 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC220477(Accession XP_(—)071675.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220477.

LOC254719 (Accession XP_(—)171166.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254719 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254719, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254719 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17345, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC254719(Accession XP_(—)171166.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254719.

LOC283119 (Accession XP_(—)210895.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283119 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283119, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283119 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18560, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC283119(Accession XP_(—)210895.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283119.

LOC283387 (Accession XP_(—)211007.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC283387(Accession XP_(—)211007.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283387.

LOC283516 (Accession XP_(—)211072.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283516 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283516, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283516 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:763, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC283516(Accession XP_(—)211072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283516.

LOC283521 (Accession XP_(—)208705.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283521 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283521, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283521 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC283521(Accession XP_(—)208705.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283521.

LOC283887 (Accession XP_(—)211248.2) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283887 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283887, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283887 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6494, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC283887(Accession XP_(—)211248.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283887.

LOC283925 (Accession XP_(—)208907.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283925 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283925, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283925 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC283925(Accession XP_(—)208907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283925.

LOC284019 (Accession XP_(—)211302.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284019 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284019, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284019 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8913, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC284019(Accession XP_(—)211302.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284019.

LOC284135 (Accession XP_(—)209032.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284135 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284135, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284135 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1642, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC284135(Accession XP_(—)209032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284135.

LOC284221 (Accession XP_(—)211392.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284221 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284221, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284221 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1752, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC284221(Accession XP_(—)211392.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284221.

LOC284262 (Accession XP_(—)211402.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284262 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284262, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284262 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC284262(Accession XP_(—)211402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284262.

LOC284506 (Accession XP_(—)211498.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284506 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284506, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284506 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:417, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC284506(Accession XP_(—)211498.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284506.

LOC284542 (Accession XP_(—)209254.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284542 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284542, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284542 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15471, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC284542(Accession XP_(—)209254.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284542.

LOC284561 (Accession XP_(—)211519.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284561 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284561, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284561 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9611, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC284561(Accession XP_(—)211519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284561.

LOC284751 (Accession XP_(—)211622.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284751 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284751, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284751 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10156, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC284751(Accession XP_(—)211622.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284751.

LOC284796 (Accession XP_(—)208248.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284796 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284796, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284796 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16414, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC284796(Accession XP_(—)208248.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284796.

LOC284899 (Accession XP_(—)211680.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7326, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC284899(Accession XP_(—)211680.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284899.

LOC284925 (Accession XP_(—)209414.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284925 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284925, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284925 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15142, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC284925(Accession XP_(—)209414.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284925.

LOC285192 (Accession XP_(—)209508.3) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285192 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285192, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285192 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3929, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC285192(Accession XP_(—)209508.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285192.

LOC285535 (Accession XP_(—)211930.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285535 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285535, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285535 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5061, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC285535(Accession XP_(—)211930.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285535.

LOC285822 (Accession XP_(—)209777.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285822 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285822, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285822 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC285822(Accession XP_(—)209777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285822.

LOC285857 (Accession XP_(—)212054.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285857 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285857, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285857 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1533, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC285857(Accession XP_(—)212054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285857.

LOC338558 (Accession XP_(—)290465.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338558 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338558, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338558 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17259, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC338558(Accession XP_(—)290465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338558.

LOC339232 (Accession XP_(—)294874.2) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339232 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339232, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339232 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11810, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC339232(Accession XP_(—)294874.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339232.

LOC339829 (Accession XP_(—)291028.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339829 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339829, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339829 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6647, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC339829(Accession XP_(—)291028.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339829.

LOC340074 (Accession XP_(—)295148.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340074 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340074, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340074 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC340074(Accession XP_(—)295148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340074.

LOC340113 (Accession XP_(—)295157.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340113 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16181, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC340113(Accession XP_(—)295157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340113.

LOC343699 (Accession XP_(—)293153.2) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC343699 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC343699, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC343699 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11126, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC343699(Accession XP_(—)293153.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC343699.

LOC346178 (Accession XP_(—)294100.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346178 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC346178, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346178 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11727, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC346178(Accession XP_(—)294100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346178.

LOC347926 (Accession XP_(—)302628.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347926 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347926, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347926 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17961, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC347926(Accession XP_(—)302628.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347926.

LOC348174 (Accession XP_(—)300648.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348174 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348174, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348174 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC348174(Accession XP_(—)300648.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348174.

LOC348798 (Accession XP_(—)300845.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348798 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348798, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348798 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10026, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC348798(Accession XP_(—)300845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348798.

LOC349288 (Accession XP_(—)300476.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349288 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349288, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349288 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6413, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC349288(Accession XP_(—)300476.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349288.

LOC93273 (Accession XP_(—)050184.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93273 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93273,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93273 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of LOC93273(Accession XP_(—)050184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93273.

MAGEC3 (Accession NP_(—)803251.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAGEC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAGEC3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAGEC3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17747, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of MAGEC3 (AccessionNP_(—)803251.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAGEC3.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 7 interacting protein 2(MAP3K7IP2, Accession NP_(—)055908.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MAP3K7IP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MAP3K7IP2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMAP3K7IP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1518, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase 7 interacting protein 2 (MAP3K7IP2,Accession NP_(—)055908.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MAP3K7IP2.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 7 interacting protein 2(MAP3K7IP2, Accession NP_(—)663317.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MAP3K7IP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MAP3K7IP2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMAP3K7IP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1518, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase 7 interacting protein 2 (MAP3K7IP2,Accession NP_(—)663317.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MAP3K7IP2.

Mcm6 minichromosome maintenance deficient 6 (mis5 homolog, s. pombe) (s.cerevisiae) (MCM6, Accession NP_(—)005906.2) is another GAM5346 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCM6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMCM6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCM6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7000, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Mcm6minichromosome maintenance deficient 6 (mis5 homolog, s. pombe) (s.cerevisiae) (MCM6, Accession NP_(—)005906.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MCM6.

Methyl cpg binding protein 2 (rett syndrome) (MECP2, AccessionNP_(—)004983.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MECP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MECP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MECP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17727, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Methyl cpgbinding protein 2 (rett syndrome) (MECP2, Accession NP_(—)004983.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MECP2.

MGC13198 (Accession NP_(—)116079.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13198 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13198,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13198 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14308, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of MGC13198(Accession NP_(—)116079.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13198.

MGC16385 (Accession NP_(—)659476.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC16385 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16385,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16385 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14308, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of MGC16385(Accession NP_(—)659476.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC16385.

MGC34761 (Accession NP_(—)775890.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34761 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34761,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34761 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of MGC34761(Accession NP_(—)775890.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34761.

MGC45726 (Accession NP_(—)689777.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC45726 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC45726,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC45726 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10845, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of MGC45726(Accession NP_(—)689777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC45726.

MGC5528 (Accession NP_(—)076999.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC5528 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5528,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5528 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:600, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of MGC5528(Accession NP_(—)076999.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC5528.

MI-ER1 (Accession NP_(—)065999.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MI-ER1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MI-ER1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MI-ER1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3518, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of MI-ER1 (AccessionNP_(—)065999.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MI-ER1.

Membrane metallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase,calla, cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009219.1) is another GAM5346 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MME BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MME, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4799, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009219.1), a gene which is thermolysin-likespecificity. and therefore is associated with Acute lymphocyticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Acute lymphocytic leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MME.

The function of MME and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009220.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MME BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MME, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4799, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009220.1), a gene which is thermolysin-likespecificity. and therefore is associated with Acute lymphocyticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Acute lymphocytic leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MME.

The function of MME and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009218.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MME BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MME, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4799, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009218.1), a gene which is thermolysin-likespecificity. and therefore is associated with Acute lymphocyticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Acute lymphocytic leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MME.

The function of MME and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)000893.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MME BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MME, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4799, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)000893.1), a gene which is thermolysin-likespecificity. and therefore is associated with Acute lymphocyticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Acute lymphocytic leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MME.

The function of MME and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Myogenic factor 5(MYF5, Accession NP_(—)005584.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MYF5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYF5, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MYF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4931, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Myogenic factor 5(MYF5, Accession NP_(—)005584.1), a gene which is involved in muscledifferentiation and induces fibroblasts to differentiate into myoblasts.Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MYF5.

The function of MYF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1906.1. Notch homolog 2(drosophila) (NOTCH2, Accession NP_(—)077719.2) is another GAM5346target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NOTCH2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NOTCH2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NOTCH2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Notch homolog 2(drosophila) (NOTCH2, Accession NP_(—)077719.2), a gene which ismoderately similar to a region of murine Notch1 and contains an ankyrinrepeat. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withNOTCH2.

The function of NOTCH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. NSE1 (AccessionNP_(—)660158.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NSE1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NSE1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NSE1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of NSE1 (AccessionNP_(—)660158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NSE1.

NYD-SP14 (Accession NP_(—)114162.1) is another GAM5346 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NYD-SP14 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NYD-SP14,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NYD-SP14 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17669, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of NYD-SP14(Accession NP_(—)114162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NYD-SP14.

Orthodenticle homolog 3 (drosophila) (OTX3, Accession NP_757379.1) isanother GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OTX3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OTX3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OTX3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7260, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Orthodenticlehomolog 3 (drosophila) (OTX3, Accession NP_(—)757379.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OTX3.

Orthodenticle homolog 3 (drosophila) (OTX3, Accession NP_671725.1) isanother GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OTX3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OTX3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OTX3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7260, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Orthodenticlehomolog 3 (drosophila) (OTX3, Accession NP_(—)671725.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OTX3.

Pantothenate kinase 2 (hallervorden-spatz syndrome) (PANK2, AccessionNP_(—)705903.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PANK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PANK2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PANK2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15989, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Pantothenatekinase 2 (hallervorden-spatz syndrome) (PANK2, AccessionNP_(—)705903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PANK2.

Proteasome (prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 8 (PSMD8,Accession NP_(—)002803.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSMD8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSMD8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSMD8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19154, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Proteasome(prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 8 (PSMD8, AccessionNP_(—)002803.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PSMD8.

Polypyrimidine tract binding protein 1 (PTBP1, Accession NP_(—)002810.1)is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTBP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTBP1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PTBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18181,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Polypyrimidinetract binding protein 1 (PTBP1, Accession NP_(—)002810.1), a gene whichis required for pre-mRNA splicing, and acts via the protein degradationubiquitin- proteasome pathway. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTBP1.

The function of PTBP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM354.1. Polypyrimidine tractbinding protein 1 (PTBP1, Accession NP_(—)114367.1) is another GAM5346target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTBP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PTBP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PTBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18181, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Polypyrimidinetract binding protein 1 (PTBP1, Accession NP_(—)114367.1), a gene whichis required for pre-mRNA splicing, and acts via the protein degradationubiquitin- proteasome pathway. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTBP1.

The function of PTBP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM354.1. Polypyrimidine tractbinding protein 1 (PTBP1, Accession NP_(—)114368.1) is another GAM5346target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTBP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PTBP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PTBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18181, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Polypyrimidinetract binding protein 1 (PTBP1, Accession NP_(—)114368.1), a gene whichis required for pre-mRNA splicing, and acts via the protein degradationubiquitin- proteasome pathway. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTBP1.

The function of PTBP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM354.1. Polypyrimidine tractbinding protein 1 (PTBP1, Accession NP_(—)787041.1) is another GAM5346target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTBP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PTBP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PTBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18181, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Polypyrimidinetract binding protein 1 (PTBP1, Accession NP_(—)787041.1), a gene whichis required for pre-mRNA splicing, and acts via the protein degradationubiquitin- proteasome pathway. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTBP1.

The function of PTBP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM354.1. Prostaglandin i2(prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, Accession NP_(—)000952.1) is anotherGAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGIS BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PTGIS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGISBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9392, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin i2(prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, Accession NP_(—)000952.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the isomerization of prostaglandin h2 to prostacyclin(=prostaglandin i2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTGIS.

The function of PTGIS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. SH3YL1 (AccessionNP_(—)056492.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SH3YL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SH3YL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SH3YL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16719, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of SH3YL1 (AccessionNP_(—)056492.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SH3YL1.

Signal-regulatory protein beta 2 (SIRPB2, Accession NP_(—)061026.1) isanother GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIRPB2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SIRPB2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SIRPB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17134, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Signal-regulatoryprotein beta 2 (SIRPB2, Accession NP_(—)061026.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SIRPB2.

Signal-regulatory protein beta 2 (SIRPB2, Accession NP_(—)543006.1) isanother GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIRPB2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SIRPB2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SIRPB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:17134, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Signal-regulatoryprotein beta 2 (SIRPB2, Accession NP_(—)543006.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SIRPB2.

Telomeric repeat binding factor 2 (TERF2, Accession NP_(—)005643.1) isanother GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TERF2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TERF2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTERF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2418, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor 2 (TERF2, Accession NP_(—)005643.1), a gene which plays akey role in the protective activity of telomeres. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TERF2.

The function of TERF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM133.2. TRAD (AccessionNP_(—)008995.1) is another GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRAD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRAD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRAD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2049, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of TRAD (AccessionNP_(—)008995.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRAD.

Ubiquitin specific protease 24 (USP24, Accession XP_(—)165973.3) isanother GAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USP24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by USP24, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofUSP24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17338, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitinspecific protease 24 (USP24, Accession XP_(—)165973.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with USP24.

Zinc finger protein 254 (ZNF254, Accession NP_(—)004867.1) is anotherGAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF254 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF254, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF254BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9378, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 254 (ZNF254, Accession NP_(—)004867.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF254.

Zinc finger protein 255 (ZNF255, Accession NP_(—)005765.1) is anotherGAM5346 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF255 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF255, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF255BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2601, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5346 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 255 (ZNF255, Accession NP_(—)005765.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5346 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF255.

ZNF431 (Accession XP_(—)086098.2) is another GAM5346 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF431 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF431,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF431 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9162, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5346 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:319.

Another function of GAM5346 is therefore inhibition of ZNF431 (AccessionXP_(—)086098.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5346 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF431.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 5385 (GAM5385), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM5385 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM5385 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM5385 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM5385 gene encodes a GAM5385 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM5385 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5385 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:22, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:22 is located at position 35621433 relative tochromosome 3.

GAM5385 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM5385 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM5385 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM5385 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:22, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM5385folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM5385 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA is designated SEQID:218, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM5385 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM5385 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM5385target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM5385 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM5385 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM5385 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM5385 target RNA into GAM5385 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM5385 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM5385 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM5385 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM5385 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM5385 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM5385 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM5385 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM5385 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Actin binding lim protein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006710.2) is aGAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABLIM1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ABLIM1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ABLIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16103, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:218.

A function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Actin binding limprotein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006710.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABLIM1.

Actin binding lim protein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006711.2) isanother GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABLIM1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABLIM1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABLIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16103, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Actin binding limprotein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006711.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABLIM1.

Actin binding lim protein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)002304.2) isanother GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABLIM1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABLIM1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABLIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16103, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Actin binding limprotein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)002304.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABLIM1.

Acetyl-coenzyme a acyltransferase 2 (mitochondrial 3-oxoacyl-coenzyme athiolase) (ACAA2, Accession NP_(—)006102.1) is another GAM5385 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACAA2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byACAA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACAA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10451, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Acetyl-coenzyme aacyltransferase 2 (mitochondrial 3-oxoacyl-coenzyme a thiolase) (ACAA2,Accession NP_(—)006102.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ACAA2.

AD-020 (Accession NP_(—)064526.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AD-020 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AD-020,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AD-020 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of AD-020 (AccessionNP_(—)064526.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AD-020.

Arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase, second type (ALOX15B, AccessionNP_(—)001132.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALOX15B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALOX15B, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ALOX15B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5527, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Arachidonate15-lipoxygenase, second type (ALOX15B, Accession NP_(—)001132.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALOX15B.

Ap1 gamma subunit binding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)542117.1)is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AP1GBP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AP1GBP1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of AP1GBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Ap1 gamma subunitbinding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)542117.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1GBP1.

Ap1 gamma subunit binding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)009178.2)is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AP1GBP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AP1GBP1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of AP1GBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Ap1 gamma subunitbinding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)009178.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1GBP1.

Ap1 gamma subunit binding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)542118.1)is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AP1GBP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AP1GBP1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of AP1GBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Ap1 gamma subunitbinding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)542118.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1GBP1.

Aprataxin (APTX, Accession NP_(—)060162.1) is another GAM5385 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APTX BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by APTX, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APTXBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9973, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Aprataxin (APTX,Accession NP_(—)060162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APTX.

Aprataxin (APTX, Accession NP_(—)778241.1) is another GAM5385 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APTX BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by APTX, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APTXBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9973, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Aprataxin (APTX,Accession NP_(—)778241.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APTX.

Ras homolog gene family, member e (ARHE, Accession NP_(—)005159.1) isanother GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHE BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ARHE, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5435, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Ras homolog genefamily, member e (ARHE, Accession NP_(—)005159.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHE.

Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 4 (ARHGEF4, AccessionNP_(—)056135.2) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGEF4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15522, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Rho guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 4 (ARHGEF4, Accession NP_(—)056135.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGEF4.

Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 4 (ARHGEF4, AccessionNP_(—)127462.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGEF4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15522, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Rho guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 4 (ARHGEF4, Accession NP_(—)127462.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGEF4.

ARL8 (Accession NP_(—)848930.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARL8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byARL8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARL8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13890, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of ARL8 (AccessionNP_(—)848930.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARL8.

ARL8 (Accession XP_(—)167671.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARL8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byARL8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARL8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13890, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of ARL8 (AccessionXP_(—)167671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARL8.

Attractin (ATRN, Accession NP_(—)647537.1) is another GAM5385 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATRN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by ATRN, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATRNBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14810, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Attractin (ATRN,Accession NP_(—)647537.1), a gene which is involved in the initialimmune cell clustering during inflammatory response. Accordingly,utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ATRN.

The function of ATRN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Barren homolog(drosophila) (BRRN1, Accession NP_(—)056156.2) is another GAM5385 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRRN1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBRRN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRRN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Barren homolog(drosophila) (BRRN1, Accession NP_(—)056156.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRRN1.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 158 (C20orf158, AccessionNP_(—)689515.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf158 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf158, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf158 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1219,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 158 (C20orf158, Accession NP_(—)689515.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf158.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 174 (C20orf174, AccessionXP_(—)066058.2) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf174 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf174, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf174 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13482,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 174 (C20orf174, Accession XP_(—)066058.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf174.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 93 (C21orf93, Accession NP_(—)660162.1)is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf93BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf93, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf93 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4794, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21open reading frame 93 (C21orf93, Accession NP_(—)660162.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf93.

Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 8 (CEACAM8,Accession NP_(—)001807.2) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CEACAM8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CEACAM8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CEACAM8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3579, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Carcinoembryonicantigen-related cell adhesion molecule 8 (CEACAM8, AccessionNP_(—)001807.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CEACAM8.

CG012 (Accession XP_(—)096710.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CG012 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CG012,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CG012 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19634, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of CG012 (AccessionXP_(—)096710.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CG012.

Cytokine inducible sh2-containing protein (CISH, AccessionNP_(—)659508.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CISH BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CISH,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CISH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Cytokineinducible sh2-containing protein (CISH, Accession NP_(—)659508.1), agene which intervenes in the negative regulation of cytokines.Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CISH.

The function of CISH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Cytokine induciblesh2-containing protein (CISH, Accession NP_(—)037456.4) is anotherGAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CISH BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CISH, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CISH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2516, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Cytokineinducible sh2-containing protein (CISH, Accession NP_(—)037456.4), agene which intervenes in the negative regulation of cytokines.Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CISH.

The function of CISH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. CLONE24945 (AccessionNP_(—)056498.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CLONE24945 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CLONE24945, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CLONE24945 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19577, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of CLONE24945(Accession NP_(—)056498.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLONE24945.

Colony stimulating factor 1 (macrophage) (CSF1, AccessionNP_(—)757350.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CSF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CSF1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Colonystimulating factor 1 (macrophage) (CSF1, Accession NP_(—)757350.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CSF1.

Colony stimulating factor 1 (macrophage) (CSF1, AccessionNP_(—)000748.3) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CSF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CSF1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Colonystimulating factor 1 (macrophage) (CSF1, Accession NP_(—)000748.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CSF1.

D-aspartate oxidase (DDO, Accession NP_(—)004023.1) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DDO BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DDO, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDOBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6520, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of D-aspartateoxidase (DDO, Accession NP_(—)004023.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DDO.

D-aspartate oxidase (DDO, Accession NP_(—)003640.1) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DDO BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DDO, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDOBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6520, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of D-aspartateoxidase (DDO, Accession NP_(—)003640.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DDO.

Disrupted in schizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1) isanother GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DISC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DISC1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDISC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8442, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Disrupted inschizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1), a gene which hasglobular N-terminal domain(s) and a helical C-terminal domain. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with DISC1.

The function of DISC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. DKFZP564D166(Accession NP_(—)056438.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564D166 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by DKFZP564D166, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564D166 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:775, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564D166(Accession NP_(—)056438.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564D166.

DKFZP586A0522 (Accession NP_(—)054752.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586A0522 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586A0522, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586A0522 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12685, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586A0522(Accession NP_(—)054752.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586A0522.

Dnaj (hsp40) homolog, subfamily c, member 5 (DNAJC5, AccessionXP_(—)028966.2) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNAJC5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DNAJC5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DNAJC5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5877, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Dnaj (hsp40)homolog, subfamily c, member 5 (DNAJC5, Accession XP_(—)028966.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNAJC5.

DOT1L (Accession NP_(—)115871.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DOT1L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DOT1L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DOT1L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13923, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of DOT1L (AccessionNP_(—)115871.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DOT1L.

Dual specificity phosphatase 16 (DUSP16, Accession XP_(—)039106.1) isanother GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DUSP16BINDING SITE1 and DUSP16 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DUSP16, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DUSP16 BINDING SITE1 and DUSP16 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:19356 and SEQ ID:10606 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Dual specificityphosphatase 16 (DUSP16, Accession XP_(—)039106.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DUSP16.

Dual-specificity tyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 2 (DYRK2,Accession NP_(—)003574.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DYRK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by DYRK2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DYRK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19011, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Dual-specificitytyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 2 (DYRK2, AccessionNP_(—)003574.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DYRK2.

Dual-specificity tyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 2 (DYRK2,Accession NP_(—)006473.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DYRK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by DYRK2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DYRK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19011, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Dual-specificitytyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 2 (DYRK2, AccessionNP_(—)006473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DYRK2.

Egf-like-domain, multiple 4 (EGFL4, Accession XP_(—)290821.1) is anotherGAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EGFL4 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EGFL4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EGFL4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14183, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like-domain,multiple 4 (EGFL4, Accession XP_(—)290821.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EGFL4.

Erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.9 (dematin) (EPB49, AccessionNP_(—)001969.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EPB49 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EPB49, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EPB49 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11878, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Erythrocytemembrane protein band 4.9 (dematin) (EPB49, Accession NP_(—)001969.1), agene which is an actin-bundling protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EPB49.

The function of EPB49 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. ERG-1 (AccessionNP_(—)071317.2) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ERG-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ERG-1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ERG-1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13141, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of ERG-1 (AccessionNP_(—)071317.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ERG-1.

Fibulin 1 (FBLN1, Accession NP_(—)006478.1) is another GAM5385 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBLN1 BINDING SITE1 and FBLN1BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FBLN1, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FBLN1 BINDING SITE1 and FBLN1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:12051 and SEQ ID:16278 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Fibulin 1 (FBLN1,Accession NP_(—)006478.1), a gene which secreted glycoprotein; hasEGF-like repeats, similar to anaphylatoxins C3a, C4a, and C5a.Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FBLN1.

The function of FBLN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM179.1. Fc fragment of igg,high affinity ia, receptor for (cd64) (FCGR1A, Accession NP_(—)000557.1)is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCGR1ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by FCGR1A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofFCGR1A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11092, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofigg, high affinity ia, receptor for (cd64) (FCGR1A, AccessionNP_(—)000557.1), a gene which binds to the fc region of immunoglobulinsgamma. high affinity receptor. and therefore may be associated with Iggreceptor i, phagocytic, familial deficiency of. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Igg receptori, phagocytic, familial deficiency of, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCGR1A.

The function of FCGR1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM206.1. Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2, pfeiffer syndrome)(FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075599.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FGFR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FGFR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGFR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4651, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2, pfeiffer syndrome)(FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075599.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FGFR1.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2,pfeiffer syndrome) (FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075596.1) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGFR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FGFR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4651, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2, pfeiffer syndrome)(FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FGFR1.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2,pfeiffer syndrome) (FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075593.1) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGFR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FGFR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4651, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2, pfeiffer syndrome)(FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FGFR1.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2,pfeiffer syndrome) (FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075595.1) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGFR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FGFR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4651, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2, pfeiffer syndrome)(FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075595.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FGFR1.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2,pfeiffer syndrome) (FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)000595.1) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGFR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FGFR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4651, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2, pfeiffer syndrome)(FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)000595.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FGFR1.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2,pfeiffer syndrome) (FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)056934.2) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGFR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FGFR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4651, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2, pfeiffer syndrome)(FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)056934.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FGFR1.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2,pfeiffer syndrome) (FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075594.1) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGFR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FGFR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4651, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2, pfeiffer syndrome)(FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075594.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FGFR1.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2,pfeiffer syndrome) (FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075598.1) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGFR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FGFR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4651, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2, pfeiffer syndrome)(FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FGFR1.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2,pfeiffer syndrome) (FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075597.1) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGFR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FGFR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4651, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2, pfeiffer syndrome)(FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075597.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FGFR1.

FLJ10420 (Accession NP_(—)060560.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10420 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10420,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10420 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14824, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10420(Accession NP_(—)060560.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10420.

FLJ10706 (Accession NP_(—)060656.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10706 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10706,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10706 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11748, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10706(Accession NP_(—)060656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10706.

FLJ10916 (Accession NP_(—)060741.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10916 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10916,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10916 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10916(Accession NP_(—)060741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10916.

FLJ11800 (Accession NP_(—)079250.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11800 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1416, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11800(Accession NP_(—)079250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11800.

FLJ20184 (Accession NP_(—)060170.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20184 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20184,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20184 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17813, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20184(Accession NP_(—)060170.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20184.

FLJ20464 (Accession NP_(—)060304.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20464 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20464,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20464 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17685, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20464(Accession NP_(—)060304.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20464.

FLJ22494 (Accession NP_(—)079091.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22494 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22494,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22494 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4622, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22494(Accession NP_(—)079091.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22494.

FLJ32112 (Accession NP_(—)694580.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32112 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32112,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32112 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10311, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32112(Accession NP_(—)694580.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32112.

FLJ32115 (Accession NP_(—)689534.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32115 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32115,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32115 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32115(Accession NP_(—)689534.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32115.

Ftsj homolog 2 (e. coli) (FTSJ2, Accession NP_(—)803191.1) is anotherGAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FTSJ2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FTSJ2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FTSJ2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3879, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Ftsj homolog 2(e. coli) (FTSJ2, Accession NP_(—)803191.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FTSJ2.

G2 (Accession XP_(—)039515.8) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. G2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by G2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of G2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15665, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of G2 (AccessionXP_(—)039515.8). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith G2.

Glutamic pyruvate transaminase (alanine aminotransferase) 2 (GPT2,Accession NP_(—)597700.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GPT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPT2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GPT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12001, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Glutamic pyruvatetransaminase (alanine aminotransferase) 2 (GPT2, Accession NP_597700.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GPT2.

Glyoxylate reductase/hydroxypyruvate reductase (GRHPR, AccessionNP_(—)036335.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GRHPR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRHPR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GRHPR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3593, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Glyoxylatereductase/hydroxypyruvate reductase (GRHPR, Accession NP_(—)036335.1), agene which has widespread tissue expression and has a role inmetabolism. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRHPR.

The function of GRHPR has been established by previous studies. Crameret al. (1999) and Rumsby and Cregeen (1999) independently identified aglyoxylate reductase/hydroxypyruvate reductase (GRHPR; EC 1.1.1.79) cDNAclone from a human liver EST library. The GRHPR gene encodes a predicted328-amino acid protein with a mass of 35,563 Da. By transienttransfection of the cDNA clone into COS cells, Cramer et al. (1999)verified that GRHPR encodes an enzyme with hydroxypyruvate reductase,glyoxylate reductase, and D-glycerate dehydrogenase enzymaticactivities. Database analysis of human ESTs revealed widespread tissueexpression, indicating that the enzyme may have a role in metabolism.Cramer et al. (1999) determined that the human GRHPR gene spansapproximately 9 kb and is composed of 9 exons and 8 introns. In 2 pairsof sibs from 2 unrelated families with type II hyperoxaluria (OMIM Ref.No. 260000), Cramer et al. (1999) identified a 1-bp deletion in theGRHPR gene (103delG; 604296.0001) by SSCP analysis. All 4 patients werehomozygous for the same mutation. Webster et al. (2000) identified 5other mutations in patients with type II hyperoxaluria. Ten of 11patients that they had genotyped were homozygous for 1 of the 6 knownmutations. In the case of two-thirds of the patients, the parents wererelated. Genotyping also showed the possible presence of a foundereffect for the 2 most common mutations:103delG and arg99 to ter(604296.0002).

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Cramer, S. D.; Ferree, P. M.; Lin, K.; Milliner, D. S.; Holmes, R. P.:The gene encoding hydroxypyruvate reductase (GRHPR) is mutated inpatients with primary hyperoxaluria type II. Hum. Molec. Genet.8:2063-2069, 1999; and

Webster, K. E.; Ferree, P. M.; Holmes, R. P.; Cramer, S. D.:Identification of missense, nonsense, and deletion mutations in theGRHPR gene in patients with primary hyperoxaluria type.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of GRHPR arefound in John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604296, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, delta 1 (GRID1, AccessionXP_(—)043613.8) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GRID1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRID1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GRID1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9369, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, delta 1 (GRID1, Accession XP_(—)043613.8).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GRID1.

H-plk (Accession NP_(—)056936.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H-plk BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by H-plk,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H-plk BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8719, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of H-plk (AccessionNP_(—)056936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H-plk.

HGC6.2 (Accession NP_(—)055171.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HGC6.2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HGC6.2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HGC6.2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11193, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of HGC6.2 (AccessionNP_(—)055171.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HGC6.2.

Hla-g histocompatibility antigen, class i, g (HLA-G, AccessionNP_(—)002118.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HLA-G BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HLA-G, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HLA-G BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17163, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Hla-ghistocompatibility antigen, class i, g (HLA-G, AccessionNP_(—)002118.1), a gene which involved in the presentation of foreignantigens to the immune system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HLA-G.

The function of HLA-G and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM504.1. Interferon regulatoryfactor 4 (IRF4, Accession NP_(—)002451.1) is another GAM5385 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IRF4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byIRF4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IRF4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2090, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Interferonregulatory factor 4 (IRF4, Accession NP_(—)002451.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IRF4.

Integrin, alpha l (antigen cd11a (p180), lymphocyte function-associatedantigen 1; alpha polypeptide) (ITGAL, Accession NP_(—)002200.1) isanother GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ITGALBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ITGAL, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofITGAL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16142, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha l(antigen cd11a (p180), lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1; alphapolypeptide) (ITGAL, Accession NP_(—)002200.1), a gene which s areceptor for icam1, icam2, icam3 and icam4. it is involved in a varietyof immune phenomena including leukocyte-endothelial cell interaction,cytotoxic t-cell mediated killing, and antibody dependent killing bygranulocytes and monocytes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ITGAL.

The function of ITGAL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM148.1. KIAA0317 (AccessionNP_(—)055636.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA0317 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0317, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0317 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14991,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0317(Accession NP_(—)055636.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0317.

KIAA0352 (Accession NP_(—)055645.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0352 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0352,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0352 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18577, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0352(Accession NP_(—)055645.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0352.

KIAA0514 (Accession NP_(—)055511.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0514 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0514,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0514 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1534, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0514(Accession NP_(—)055511.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0514.

KIAA0721 (Accession NP_(—)067680.2) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0721 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0721,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0721 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0721(Accession NP_(—)067680.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0721.

KIAA0876 (Accession XP_(—)290852.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0876 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0876,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0876 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10335, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0876(Accession XP_(—)290852.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0876.

KIAA0972 (Accession NP_(—)055745.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0972 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0972,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0972 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10280, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0972(Accession NP_(—)055745.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0972.

KIAA1754 (Accession NP_(—)203755.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1754 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1754,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1754 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14851, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1754(Accession NP_(—)203755.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1754.

KIAA1904 (Accession XP_(—)056282.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1904 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1904,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1904 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19375, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1904(Accession XP_(—)056282.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1904.

KIDINS220 (Accession XP_(—)291015.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIDINS220 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKIDINS220, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIDINS220 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of KIDINS220(Accession XP_(—)291015.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIDINS220.

Lectin, galactoside-binding, soluble, 3 (galectin 3) (LGALS3, AccessionNP_(—)002297.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LGALS3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LGALS3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LGALS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:506, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Lectin,galactoside-binding, soluble, 3 (galectin 3) (LGALS3, AccessionNP_(—)002297.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LGALS3.

Lim domain only 4 (LMO4, Accession NP_(—)006760.1) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LMO4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LMO4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LMO4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3198, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Lim domain only 4(LMO4, Accession NP_(—)006760.1), a gene which promotes myogenicdifferentiation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LMO4.

The function of LMO4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM467.2. LOC113612 (AccessionXP_(—)054492.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LOC113612 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC113612, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC113612 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:821,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC113612(Accession XP_(—)054492.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC113612.

LOC126917 (Accession XP_(—)059091.2) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126917 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126917, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126917 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2569, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC126917(Accession XP_(—)059091.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126917.

LOC127262 (Accession XP_(—)072073.5) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC127262 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC127262, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC127262 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14394, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC127262(Accession XP_(—)072073.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC127262.

LOC128239 (Accession XP_(—)059223.4) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC128239 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC128239, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC128239 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1443, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC128239(Accession XP_(—)059223.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC128239.

LOC130633 (Accession XP_(—)059463.2) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130633 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130633, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130633 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC130633(Accession XP_(—)059463.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130633.

LOC135521 (Accession XP_(—)059776.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135521 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135521, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135521 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18796, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC135521(Accession XP_(—)059776.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135521.

LOC143381 (Accession XP_(—)084501.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143381 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143381, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143381 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9647, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC143381(Accession XP_(—)084501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143381.

LOC144467 (Accession NP_(—)612482.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144467 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144467, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144467 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16762, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC144467(Accession NP_(—)612482.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144467.

LOC144678 (Accession XP_(—)096656.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144678 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144678, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144678 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18404, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC144678(Accession XP_(—)096656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144678.

LOC145980 (Accession XP_(—)096914.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145980 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145980, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145980 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16415, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC145980(Accession XP_(—)096914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145980.

LOC147808 (Accession XP_(—)097313.2) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147808 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147808, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147808 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8092, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC147808(Accession XP_(—)097313.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147808.

LOC148418 (Accession XP_(—)086188.6) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148418 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148418, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148418 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14739, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC148418(Accession XP_(—)086188.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148418.

LOC148823 (Accession NP_(—)660321.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148823 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148823, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148823 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7024, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC148823(Accession NP_(—)660321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148823.

LOC150527 (Accession XP_(—)086942.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150527 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150527, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150527 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2809, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC150527(Accession XP_(—)086942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150527.

LOC152790 (Accession XP_(—)098264.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152790 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152790, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152790 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6839, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC152790(Accession XP_(—)098264.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152790.

LOC153146 (Accession XP_(—)098319.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153146 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC153146(Accession XP_(—)098319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153146.

LOC158381 (Accession XP_(—)048461.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158381 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158381, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158381 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5669, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC158381(Accession XP_(—)048461.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158381.

LOC200169 (Accession XP_(—)211599.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200169 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC200169, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC200169 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5297, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC200169(Accession XP_(—)211599.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200169.

LOC202551 (Accession XP_(—)011448.4) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202551 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202551, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202551 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16316, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC202551(Accession XP_(—)011448.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202551.

LOC203249 (Accession XP_(—)116805.2) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203249 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC203249, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203249 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6033, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC203249(Accession XP_(—)116805.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203249.

LOC219690 (Accession XP_(—)167572.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219690 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219690, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219690 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14755, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC219690(Accession XP_(—)167572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219690.

LOC255870 (Accession XP_(—)170628.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255870 BINDING SITE1 and LOC255870BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC255870, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255870BINDING SITE1 and LOC255870 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17784 andSEQ ID:8949 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC255870(Accession XP_(—)170628.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255870.

LOC283167 (Accession XP_(—)210921.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283167 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283167, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283167 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6144, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC283167(Accession XP_(—)210921.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283167.

LOC283293 (Accession XP_(—)210962.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4599, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC283293(Accession XP_(—)210962.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283293.

LOC283465 (Accession XP_(—)208686.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283465 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283465, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283465 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC283465(Accession XP_(—)208686.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283465.

LOC283484 (Accession XP_(—)211053.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283484 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283484, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283484 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3455, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC283484(Accession XP_(—)211053.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283484.

LOC283661 (Accession XP_(—)208102.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283661 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283661, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283661 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC283661(Accession XP_(—)208102.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283661.

LOC284048 (Accession XP_(—)208152.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284048 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284048, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284048 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1416, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC284048(Accession XP_(—)208152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284048.

LOC284101 (Accession XP_(—)209019.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284101 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284101, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284101 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC284101(Accession XP_(—)209019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284101.

LOC284158 (Accession XP_(—)209041.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284158 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284158, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284158 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17928, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC284158(Accession XP_(—)209041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284158.

LOC284263 (Accession XP_(—)211400.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284263 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284263, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284263 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10396, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC284263(Accession XP_(—)211400.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284263.

LOC284555 (Accession XP_(—)211518.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284555 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284555, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284555 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5552, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC284555(Accession XP_(—)211518.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284555.

LOC284737 (Accession XP_(—)211612.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284737 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284737, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284737 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6441, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC284737(Accession XP_(—)211612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284737.

LOC284759 (Accession XP_(—)209363.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284759 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284759, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284759 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10735, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC284759(Accession XP_(—)209363.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284759.

LOC284898 (Accession XP_(—)211685.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284898 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284898, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284898 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13073, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC284898(Accession XP_(—)211685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284898.

LOC338825 (Accession XP_(—)294723.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338825 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338825, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338825 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12400, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC338825(Accession XP_(—)294723.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338825.

LOC339216 (Accession XP_(—)290762.2) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339216 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339216, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339216 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC339216(Accession XP_(—)290762.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339216.

LOC339282 (Accession XP_(—)294900.2) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC339282(Accession XP_(—)294900.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339282.

LOC340178 (Accession XP_(—)295181.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340178 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340178, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340178 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3108, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC340178(Accession XP_(—)295181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340178.

LOC341036 (Accession XP_(—)295967.2) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC341036 BINDING SITE1 and LOC341036BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC341036, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC341036BINDING SITE1 and LOC341036 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2544 andSEQ ID:4152 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC341036(Accession XP_(—)295967.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC341036.

LOC341640 (Accession XP_(—)292193.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC341640 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC341640, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC341640 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8348, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC341640(Accession XP_(—)292193.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC341640.

LOC343265 (Accession XP_(—)291488.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC343265 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC343265, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC343265 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5095, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC343265(Accession XP_(—)291488.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC343265.

LOC348529 (Accession XP_(—)302813.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348529 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348529, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348529 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18900, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC348529(Accession XP_(—)302813.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348529.

LOC348734 (Accession XP_(—)211718.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348734 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348734, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348734 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2809, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC348734(Accession XP_(—)211718.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348734.

LOC351012 (Accession XP_(—)304617.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC351012 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC351012, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC351012 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18415, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC351012(Accession XP_(—)304617.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC351012.

LOC352051 (Accession XP_(—)305365.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC352051 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC352051, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC352051 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC352051(Accession XP_(—)305365.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC352051.

LOC55908 (Accession NP_(—)061157.2) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC55908 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC55908,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC55908 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC55908(Accession NP_(—)061157.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC55908.

LOC90719 (Accession XP_(—)033704.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90719 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90719,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90719 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17254, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC90719(Accession XP_(—)033704.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90719.

LOC91947 (Accession XP_(—)041721.2) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91947 BINDING SITE1 and LOC91947BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC91947, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91947BINDING SITE1 and LOC91947 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7137 and SEQID:13311 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC91947(Accession XP_(—)041721.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91947.

LOC96597 (Accession XP_(—)039922.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC96597 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC96597,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC96597 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9062, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of LOC96597(Accession XP_(—)039922.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC96597.

Loss of heterozygosity, 11, chromosomal region 2, gene a (LOH11CR2A,Accession NP_(—)055437.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOH11CR2A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOH11CR2A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOH11CR2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14358, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Loss ofheterozygosity, 11, chromosomal region 2, gene a (LOH11CR2A, AccessionNP_(—)055437.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOH11CR2A.

Mads box transcription enhancer factor 2, polypeptide b (myocyteenhancer factor 2b) (MEF2B, Accession NP_(—)005910.1) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEF2B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MEF2B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEF2B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13472, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Mads boxtranscription enhancer factor 2, polypeptide b (myocyte enhancer factor2b) (MEF2B, Accession NP_(—)005910.1), a gene which binds a consensussequence that regulates transcription. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MEF2B.

The function of MEF2B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM31.1. MGC11061 (AccessionNP_(—)115688.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGC11061 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11061, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC11061 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10669,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of MGC11061(Accession NP_(—)115688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC11061.

MGC18216 (Accession NP_(—)689665.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC18216 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC18216,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC18216 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8207, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of MGC18216(Accession NP_(—)689665.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC18216.

MGC34713 (Accession NP_(—)775936.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34713 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34713,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34713 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10134, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of MGC34713(Accession NP_(—)775936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34713.

Nuclear receptor subfamily 2, group f, member 2 (NR2F2, AccessionNP_(—)066285.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NR2F2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NR2F2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NR2F2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11718, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorsubfamily 2, group f, member 2 (NR2F2, Accession NP_(—)066285.1), a genewhich is the regulation of the apolipoprotein ai gene transcription.Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NR2F2.

The function of NR2F2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM386.1. NY-REN-25 (AccessionXP_(—)027116.6) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NY-REN-25 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NY-REN-25, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NY-REN-25 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:974,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of NY-REN-25(Accession XP_(—)027116.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NY-REN-25.

NY-REN-41 (Accession NP_(—)542385.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NY-REN-41 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNY-REN-41, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NY-REN-41 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4623, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of NY-REN-41(Accession NP_(—)542385.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NY-REN-41.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 10 (OSBPL10, Accession NP_060254.2) isanother GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL10BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by OSBPL10, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof OSBPL10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2040, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 10 (OSBPL10, Accession NP_(—)060254.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL10.

Paired box gene 7 (PAX7, Accession NP_(—)002575.1) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAX7 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PAX7, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PAX7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16405, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Paired box gene 7(PAX7, Accession NP_(—)002575.1), a gene which involves in myogenesisand therefore is associated with Rhabdomyosarcoma-2. Accordingly,utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofRhabdomyosarcoma-2, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PAX7.

The function of PAX7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Paired box gene 7(PAX7, Accession NP_(—)039236.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PAX7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byPAX7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAX7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16405, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Paired box gene 7(PAX7, Accession NP_(—)039236.1), a gene which involves in myogenesisand therefore is associated with Rhabdomyosarcoma-2. Accordingly,utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofRhabdomyosarcoma-2, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PAX7.

The function of PAX7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase (PHGDH, Accession NP_(—)006614.2) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PHGDH BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PHGDH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PHGDH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14461, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Phosphoglyceratedehydrogenase (PHGDH, Accession NP_(—)006614.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PHGDH.

Pleckstrin homology domain containing, family a (phosphoinositidebinding specific) member 4 (PLEKHA4, Accession NP_(—)065955.1) isanother GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLEKHA4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PLEKHA4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PLEKHA4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6785, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Pleckstrinhomology domain containing, family a (phosphoinositide binding specific)member 4 (PLEKHA4, Accession NP_(—)065955.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PLEKHA4.

Pro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 1 (PMCHL1, AccessionNP_(—)114093.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PMCHL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMCHL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PMCHL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10293, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition ofPro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 1 (PMCHL1, AccessionNP_(—)114093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMCHL1.

Pro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 2 (PMCHL2, AccessionNP_(—)114094.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PMCHL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMCHL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PMCHL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3755, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition ofPro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 2 (PMCHL2, AccessionNP_(—)114094.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMCHL2.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type 9 (PTPN9, AccessionNP_(—)002824.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPN9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTPN9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTPN9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13095, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type 9 (PTPN9, Accession NP_(—)002824.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPN9.

Ras, dexamethasone-induced 1 (RASD1, Accession NP_(—)057168.1) isanother GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RASD1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RASD1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRASD1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9061, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Ras,dexamethasone-induced 1 (RASD1, Accession NP_(—)057168.1), a gene whichis a novel physiologic NO effector. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RASD1.

The function of RASD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM842.2. Regulator of g-proteinsignalling 2, 24 kda (RGS2, Accession NP_(—)002914.1) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RGS2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RGS2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19470, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 2, 24 kda (RGS2, Accession NP_(—)002914.1), a genewhich inhibits signal transduction by increasing the gtpase activity ofg protein thereby driving them into their inactive gdp-bound form. andtherefore may be associated with Rieger syndrome. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Riegersyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withRGS2.

The function of RGS2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM374.2. Regulator of g-proteinsignalling 6 (RGS6, Accession NP_(—)004287.3) is another GAM5385 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRGS6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RGS6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19481, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 6 (RGS6, Accession NP_(—)004287.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS6.

RIS (Accession NP_(—)057647.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RIS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RIS, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RIS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6292, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of RIS (AccessionNP_(—)057647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RIS.

S100A15 (Accession NP_(—)789793.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. S100A15 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by S100A15,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of S100A15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5854, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of S100A15(Accession NP_(—)789793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with S100A15.

Secretory carrier membrane protein 3 (SCAMP3, Accession NP_443069.1) isanother GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCAMP3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SCAMP3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SCAMP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12492, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Secretory carriermembrane protein 3 (SCAMP3, Accession NP_(—)443069.1), a gene whichfunctions in post-golgi recycling pathways and acts as a recyclingcarrier to the cell surface. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SCAMP3.

The function of SCAMP3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM610.1. Secretory carriermembrane protein 3 (SCAMP3, Accession NP_(—)005689.2) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCAMP3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SCAMP3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SCAMP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12492, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Secretory carriermembrane protein 3 (SCAMP3, Accession NP_(—)005689.2), a gene whichfunctions in post-golgi recycling pathways and acts as a recyclingcarrier to the cell surface. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SCAMP3.

The function of SCAMP3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM610.1. SEC61A1 (AccessionNP_(—)037468.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SEC61A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEC61A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SEC61A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9945, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of SEC61A1(Accession NP_(—)037468.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SEC61A1.

Selenoprotein x, 1 (SEPX1, Accession NP_(—)057416.1) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEPX1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SEPX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEPX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5607, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Selenoprotein x,1 (SEPX1, Accession NP_(—)057416.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SEPX1.

Serine (or cysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade i (neuroserpin), member2 (SERPINI2, Accession NP_(—)006208.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SERPINI2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SERPINI2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERPINI2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7346, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Serine (orcysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade i (neuroserpin), member 2(SERPINI2, Accession NP_(—)006208.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SERPINI2.

Solute carrier family 21 (organic anion transporter), member 14(SLC21A14, Accession NP_(—)059131.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC21A14 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC21A14,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC21A14 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6067, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 21 (organic anion transporter), member 14 (SLC21A14, AccessionNP_(—)059131.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC21A14.

SLC37A3 (Accession NP_(—)115671.1) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC37A3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC37A3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC37A3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18317, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of SLC37A3(Accession NP_(—)115671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC37A3.

Tbc1 domain family, member 4 (TBC1D4, Accession NP_(—)055647.1) isanother GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBC1D4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TBC1D4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTBC1D4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20148, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Tbc1 domainfamily, member 4 (TBC1D4, Accession NP_(—)055647.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TBC1D4.

TLP19 (Accession NP_(—)056997.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TLP19 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TLP19,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TLP19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12082, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of TLP19 (AccessionNP_(—)056997.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TLP19.

TRIM43 (Accession NP_(—)620155.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRIM43 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRIM43,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM43 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of TRIM43 (AccessionNP_(—)620155.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIM43.

Tubby homolog (mouse) (TUB, Accession NP_(—)003311.2) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TUB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TUB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20119, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Tubby homolog(mouse) (TUB, Accession NP_(—)003311.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TUB.

Tubby homolog (mouse) (TUB, Accession NP_(—)813977.1) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TUB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TUB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20119, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Tubby homolog(mouse) (TUB, Accession NP_(—)813977.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TUB.

Ubiquitin-like 3 (UBL3, Accession NP_(—)009037.1) is another GAM5385target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBL3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby UBL3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBL3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17405, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin-like 3(UBL3, Accession NP_(—)009037.1), a gene which appears to have a diverserange of cellular functions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UBL3.

The function of UBL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM240.1. UPF2 (AccessionNP_(—)542166.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UPF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UPF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UPF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17322, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of UPF2 (AccessionNP_(—)542166.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UPF2.

UPF2 (Accession NP_(—)056357.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UPF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byUPF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UPF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17322, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of UPF2 (AccessionNP_(—)056357.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UPF2.

Ubiquitin specific protease 15 (USP15, Accession NP_(—)006304.1) isanother GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USP15BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by USP15, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofUSP15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7999, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM5385 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitinspecific protease 15 (USP15, Accession NP_(—)006304.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with USP15.

XT3 (Accession NP_(—)071800.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. XT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byXT3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XT3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9855, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of XT3 (AccessionNP_(—)071800.1), a gene which is a Kidney-specific orphan transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with XT3.

The function of XT3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. XT3 (AccessionNP_(—)064593.1) is another GAM5385 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. XT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by XT3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XT3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9855, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of XT3 (AccessionNP_(—)064593.1), a gene which is a Kidney-specific orphan transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with XT3.

The function of XT3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. Zinc finger protein 272(ZNF272, Accession XP_(—)030227.3) is another GAM5385 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF272 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF272,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF272 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19140, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 272 (ZNF272, Accession XP_(—)030227.3). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM5385 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF272.

ZNF463 (Accession NP_(—)061025.3) is another GAM5385 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF463 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF463,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF463 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1764, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM5385 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:218.

Another function of GAM5385 is therefore inhibition of ZNF463 (AccessionNP_(—)061025.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM5385 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF463.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 7052 (GAM7052), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM7052 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM7052 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM7052 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM7052 gene encodes a GAM7052 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM7052 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:10, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM7052 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM7052 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM7052 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM7052 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:10, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM7052folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM7052 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA is designated SEQID:296, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM7052 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM7052 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM7052target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM7052 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM7052 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM7052 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM7052 target RNA into GAM7052 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM7052 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM7052 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM7052 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM7052 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM7052 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM7052 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM7052 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM7052 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

(Accession NP_(—)054819.1) is a GAM7052 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BINDING SITE, designatedSEQ ID:17475, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

A function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of (AccessionNP_054819.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith .

Alpha-1-b glycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. A1BG BINDING SITE1through A1BG BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by A1BG, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of A1BG BINDING SITE1 through A1BG BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:4738, SEQ ID:19222 and SEQ ID:1831 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Alpha-1-bglycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2), a gene which a plasmaprotein of unknown function. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with A1BG.

The function of A1BG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. A2BP1 (AccessionNP_(—)665898.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. A2BP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by A2BP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of A2BP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11694, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of A2BP1 (AccessionNP_(—)665898.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith A2BP1.

A2BP1 (Accession NP_(—)665900.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. A2BP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by A2BP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of A2BP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11694, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of A2BP1 (AccessionNP_(—)665900.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith A2BP1.

A2BP1 (Accession NP_(—)665899.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. A2BP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by A2BP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of A2BP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11694, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of A2BP1 (AccessionNP_(—)665899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith A2BP1.

A2BP1 (Accession NP_(—)061193.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. A2BP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by A2BP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of A2BP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11694, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of A2BP1 (AccessionNP_(—)061193.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith A2BP1.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family b (mdr/tap), member 5 (ABCB5, AccessionXP_(—)291215.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ABCB5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ABCB5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ABCB5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15685, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family b (mdr/tap), member 5 (ABCB5, AccessionXP_(—)291215.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABCB5.

Ankyrin repeat and btb (poz) domain containing 1 (ABTB1, AccessionNP_(—)115937.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ABTB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABTB1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABTB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17325, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand btb (poz) domain containing 1 (ABTB1, Accession NP_(—)115937.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABTB1.

A disintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 4 (ADAMTS4, Accession NP_(—)005090.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAMTS4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ADAMTS4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADAMTS4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6395, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Adisintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 4 (ADAMTS4, Accession NP_(—)005090.1), agene which cleaves aggrecan, a cartilage proteoglycan, and may beinvolved in its turnover. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADAMTS4.

The function of ADAMTS4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Adenylate cyclase 6(ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)056085.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ADCY6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ADCY6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADCY6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20175, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase6 (ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)056085.1), a gene which this a membrane-bound,ca(2+)-inhibitable adenylyl cyclase (by similarity). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADCY6.

The function of ADCY6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.2. Atp/gtp binding protein1 (AGTPBP1, Accession NP_(—)056054.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. AGTPBP1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AGTPBP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AGTPBP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Atp/gtp bindingprotein 1 (AGTPBP1, Accession NP_(—)056054.1), a gene which a zinccarboxypeptidase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AGTPBP1.

The function of AGTPBP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM480.1. Aldo-keto reductasefamily 1, member a1 (aldehyde reductase) (AKR1A1, AccessionNP_(—)006057.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AKR1A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AKR1A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AKR1A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18726, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Aldo-ketoreductase family 1, member a1 (aldehyde reductase) (AKR1A1, AccessionNP_(—)006057.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AKR1A1.

Aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member b1 (ALDH1B1, AccessionNP_(—)000683.3) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALDH1B1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALDH1B1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ALDH1B1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17862,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 1 family, member b1 (ALDH1B1, Accession NP_(—)000683.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH1B1.

Arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase (ALOX15, Accession NP_(—)001131.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALOX15BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ALOX15, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofALOX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11095, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Arachidonate15-lipoxygenase (ALOX15, Accession NP_(—)001131.1), a gene whichconverts arachidonic acid to 15s-hydroperoxyeicosatetraenoic acid.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALOX15.

The function of ALOX15 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. AP1S3 (AccessionXP_(—)291023.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AP1S3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AP1S3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AP1S3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:809, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of AP1S3 (AccessionXP_(—)291023.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AP1S3.

Adaptor-related protein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit (AP3S2, AccessionNP_(—)005820.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AP3S2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AP3S2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP3S2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6157, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit (AP3S2, Accession NP_(—)005820.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP3S2.

Amyloid beta precursor protein (cytoplasmic tail) binding protein 2(APPBP2, Accession NP_(—)006371.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. APPBP2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APPBP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APPBP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14578, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Amyloid betaprecursor protein (cytoplasmic tail) binding protein 2 (APPBP2,Accession NP_(—)006371.2), a gene which interacts with the basolateralsorting signal of amyloid precursor protein. and therefore may beassociated with Alzheimer's disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APPBP2.

The function of APPBP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Aprataxin (APTX,Accession NP_(—)060162.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APTX BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byAPTX, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APTX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2203, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Aprataxin (APTX,Accession NP_(—)060162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APTX.

Aprataxin (APTX, Accession NP_(—)778239.1) is another GAM7052 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APTX BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by APTX, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APTXBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2203, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Aprataxin (APTX,Accession NP_(—)778239.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APTX.

Aprataxin (APTX, Accession NP_(—)778243.1) is another GAM7052 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APTX BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by APTX, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APTXBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2203, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Aprataxin (APTX,Accession NP_(—)778243.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APTX.

Aprataxin (APTX, Accession NP_(—)778242.1) is another GAM7052 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APTX BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by APTX, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APTXBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2203, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Aprataxin (APTX,Accession NP_(—)778242.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APTX.

Aprataxin (APTX, Accession NP_(—)778241.1) is another GAM7052 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APTX BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by APTX, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APTXBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2203, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Aprataxin (APTX,Accession NP_(—)778241.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APTX.

Aquaporin 6, kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)001643.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AQP6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11163, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6,kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)001643.1), a gene whichparticipates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Aquaporin 6, kidneyspecific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1) is another GAM7052 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AQP6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11163, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6,kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1), a gene whichparticipates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Archain 1 (ARCN1,Accession NP_(—)001646.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARCN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARCN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARCN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Archain 1 (ARCN1,Accession NP_(—)001646.2), a gene which plays a fundamental role ineukaryotic cell biology. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARCN1.

The function of ARCN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Ras homolog genefamily, member f (in filopodia) (ARHF, Accession NP_(—)061907.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHF BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ARHF, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13834, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Ras homolog genefamily, member f (in filopodia) (ARHF, Accession NP_(—)061907.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHF.

Rho gtpase activating protein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP1BINDING SITE1 and ARHGAP1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by ARHGAP1, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARHGAP1 BINDING SITE1 and ARHGAP1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:13952 and SEQ ID:15853 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Rho gtpaseactivating protein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGAP1.

ARPP-19 (Accession NP_(—)006619.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ARPP-19 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARPP-19,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARPP-19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4389, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of ARPP-19(Accession NP_(—)006619.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARPP-19.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 16 (ASB16, AccessionNP_(—)543139.4) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASB16, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ASB16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10273, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 16 (ASB16, Accession NP_(—)543139.4) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB16.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, AccessionNP_(—)821066.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB6 BINDING SITE1 and ASB6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byASB6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASB6 BINDING SITE1 andASB6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9847 and SEQ ID:13406respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, Accession NP_(—)821066.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB6.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, AccessionNP_(—)060343.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB6 BINDING SITE1 and ASB6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byASB6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASB6 BINDING SITE1 andASB6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9847 and SEQ ID:13406respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, Accession NP_(—)060343.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB6.

ASE-1 (Accession NP_(—)036231.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ASE-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASE-1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASE-1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6396, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of ASE-1 (AccessionNP_(—)036231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ASE-1.

Atpase, (na+)/k+ transporting, beta 4 polypeptide (ATP1B4, AccessionNP_(—)036201.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP1B4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP1B4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP1B4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11229, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, (na+)/k+transporting, beta 4 polypeptide (ATP1B4, Accession NP_(—)036201.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP1B4.

Atpase, h+ transporting, lysosomal 38 kda, v0 subunit d isoform 2(ATP6V0D2, Accession NP_(—)689778.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP6V0D2 BINDING SITE1 and ATP6V0D2BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by ATP6V0D2, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V0D2BINDING SITE1 and ATP6V0D2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6393 and SEQID:14828 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, h+transporting, lysosomal 38 kda, v0 subunit d isoform 2 (ATP6V0D2,Accession NP_(—)689778.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATP6V0D2.

ATP6V1A (Accession NP_(—)001681.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP6V1A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP6V1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of ATP6V1A(Accession NP_(—)001681.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATP6V1A.

Atpase, cu++ transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A,Accession NP_(—)000043.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP7A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP7A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP7A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3639, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, cu++transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A, AccessionNP_(—)000043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP7A.

Atpase, class i, type 8b, member 2 (ATP8B2, Accession XP_(—)290875.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP8B2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ATP8B2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofATP8B2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11229, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, class i,type 8b, member 2 (ATP8B2, Accession XP_(—)290875.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP8B2.

Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)068713.2) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9692, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)068713.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)001690.2) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9692, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)001690.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,3-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B3GALT5, Accession NP_(—)149360.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. B3GALT5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by B3GALT5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B3GALT5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7881, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,3-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B3GALT5, Accession NP_(—)149360.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with B3GALT5.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,3-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B3GALT5, Accession NP_(—)149363.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. B3GALT5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by B3GALT5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B3GALT5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7881, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,3-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B3GALT5, Accession NP_(—)149363.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with B3GALT5.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,3-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B3GALT5, Accession NP_(—)149361.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. B3GALT5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by B3GALT5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B3GALT5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7881, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,3-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B3GALT5, Accession NP_(—)149361.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with B3GALT5.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,3-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B3GALT5, Accession NP_(—)149362.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. B3GALT5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by B3GALT5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B3GALT5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7881, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,3-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B3GALT5, Accession NP_(—)149362.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with B3GALT5.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,3-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B3GALT5, Accession NP_(—)006048.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. B3GALT5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by B3GALT5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B3GALT5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7881, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,3-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 5(B3GALT5, Accession NP_(—)006048.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with B3GALT5.

Bcl2-associated athanogene 5 (BAG5, Accession NP_(—)004864.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BAG5 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BAG5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BAG5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19275, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Bcl2-associatedathanogene 5 (BAG5, Accession NP_(—)004864.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BAG5.

BCAP31 (Accession NP_(—)005736.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BCAP31 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BCAP31,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCAP31 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of BCAP31 (AccessionNP_(—)005736.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BCAP31.

BCLG (Accession NP_(—)110393.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BCLG BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byBCLG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCLG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of BCLG (AccessionNP_(—)110393.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BCLG.

BCLG (Accession NP_(—)620048.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BCLG BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byBCLG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCLG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of BCLG (AccessionNP_(—)620048.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BCLG.

BM-002 (Accession NP_(—)057701.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BM-002 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BM-002,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BM-002 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of BM-002 (AccessionNP_(—)057701.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BM-002.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009237.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19804,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009237.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

BRIP1 (Accession NP_(—)114432.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BRIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BRIP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRIP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16280, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of BRIP1 (AccessionNP_(—)114432.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BRIP1.

BXDC1 (Accession XP_(—)166303.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BXDC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BXDC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BXDC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10897, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of BXDC1 (AccessionXP_(—)166303.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BXDC1.

C19orf9 (Accession XP_(—)290171.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C19orf9 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C19orf9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C19orf9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of C19orf9(Accession XP_(—)290171.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C19orf9.

C1q and tumor necrosis factor related protein 6 (C1QTNF6, AccessionNP_(—)114116.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C1QTNF6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1QTNF6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C1QTNF6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13966,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of C1q and tumornecrosis factor related protein 6 (C1QTNF6, Accession NP_(—)114116.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C1QTNF6.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 161 (C20orf161, AccessionNP_(—)690857.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf161 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byC20orf161, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C20orf161 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16361, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 161 (C20orf161, Accession NP_(—)690857.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf161.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 161 (C20orf161, AccessionNP_(—)219489.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf161 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byC20orf161, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C20orf161 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16361, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 161 (C20orf161, Accession NP_(—)219489.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf161.

C4orf9 (Accession XP_(—)035572.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C4orf9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C4orf9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C4orf9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of C4orf9 (AccessionXP_(—)035572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C4orf9.

C6orf141 (Accession NP_(—)699175.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf141 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf141,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf141 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17672, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of C6orf141(Accession NP_(—)699175.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf141.

C6orf57 (Accession NP_(—)660310.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf57 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf57,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf57 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5864, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of C6orf57(Accession NP_(—)660310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf57.

Chromosome 8 open reading frame 12 (C8orf12, Accession NP_(—)473358.1)is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C8orf12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C8orf12, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C8orf12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8627, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 8 openreading frame 12 (C8orf12, Accession NP_(—)473358.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C8orf12.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NP_(—)061829.2) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C9orf9, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC9orf9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16870, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NP_(—)061829.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf9.

Calcium channel, voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 6 (CACNG6, AccessionNP_(—)665814.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CACNG6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CACNG6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CACNG6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10214, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 6 (CACNG6, Accession NP_(—)665814.1), agene which plays a role in excitation-contraction coupling. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CACNG6.

The function of CACNG6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 6 (CACNG6, Accession NP_(—)665813.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CACNG6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CACNG6, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CACNG6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10214, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 6 (CACNG6, Accession NP_(—)665813.1), agene which plays a role in excitation-contraction coupling. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CACNG6.

The function of CACNG6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 6 (CACNG6, Accession NP_(—)114103.2) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CACNG6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CACNG6, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CACNG6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10214, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 6 (CACNG6, Accession NP_(—)114103.2), agene which plays a role in excitation-contraction coupling. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CACNG6.

The function of CACNG6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Calcium modulatingligand (CAMLG, Accession NP_(—)001736.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CAMLG BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAMLG,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMLG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2107, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Calciummodulating ligand (CAMLG, Accession NP_(—)001736.1), a gene which islikely involved in the mobilization of calcium as a result of thetcr/cd3 complex interaction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMLG.

The function of CAMLG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. CAPRI (AccessionNP_(—)008920.3) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CAPRI BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAPRI, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CAPRI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7042, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of CAPRI (AccessionNP_(—)008920.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAPRI.

Caspase recruitment domain family, member 6 (CARD6, AccessionNP_(—)115976.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CARD6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CARD6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CARD6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2824, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Caspaserecruitment domain family, member 6 (CARD6, Accession NP_(—)115976.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CARD6.

Core-binding factor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2(CBFA2T2, Accession NP_(—)005084.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CBFA2T2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBFA2T2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1249, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)005084.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Core-binding factor,runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2, AccessionNP_(—)787060.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CBFA2T2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1249, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)787060.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Chemokine (c-c motif)ligand 16 (CCL16, Accession NP_(—)004581.1) is another GAM7052 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL16 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCCL16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCL16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12626, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 16 (CCL16, Accession NP_(—)004581.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL16.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL22BINDING SITE1 and CCL22 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CCL22, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CCL22 BINDING SITE1 and CCL22 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:6967 and SEQ ID:13638 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL22.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 28 (CCL28, Accession NP_(—)062820.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL28BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCL28, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CCL28 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5390,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 28 (CCL28, Accession NP_(—)062820.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL28.

Cyclin f (CCNF, Accession NP_(—)001752.1) is another GAM7052 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCNF BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCCNF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8016, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin f (CCNF,Accession NP_(—)001752.1), a gene which likely to be involved in thecontrol of the cell cycle during s phase and g2. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCNF.

The function of CCNF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. CCNL2 (AccessionNP_(—)112199.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CCNL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CCNL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CCNL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8702, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of CCNL2 (AccessionNP_(—)112199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CCNL2.

Cd24 antigen (small cell lung carcinoma cluster 4 antigen) (CD24,Accession NP_(—)037362.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CD24 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CD24, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CD24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12740, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Cd24 antigen(small cell lung carcinoma cluster 4 antigen) (CD24, AccessionNP_(—)037362.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CD24.

Cdc14 cell division cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B,Accession NP_(—)201589.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDC14B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDC14B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC14BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8433, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Cdc14 celldivision cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B, AccessionNP_(—)201589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDC14B.

Cell division cycle 2-like 2 (CDC2L2, Accession NP_(—)296370.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDC2L2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDC2L2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CDC2L2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14683, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Cell divisioncycle 2-like 2 (CDC2L2, Accession NP_(—)296370.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC2L2.

Cdc6 cell division cycle 6 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (CDC6, AccessionNP_(—)001245.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDC6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDC6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDC6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2823, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Cdc6 celldivision cycle 6 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (CDC6, Accession NP_001245.1),a gene which is a component of the origin recognition complex (orc) thatbinds origins of replication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CDC6.

The function of CDC6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Cadherin 1, type 1,e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, Accession NP_(—)004351.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDH1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CDH1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDH1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15641, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 1, type1, e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, Accession NP_(—)004351.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH1.

Cadherin 11, type 2, ob-cadherin (osteoblast) (CDH11, AccessionNP_(—)387513.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDH11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDH11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 11, type2, ob-cadherin (osteoblast) (CDH11, Accession NP_(—)387513.1), a genewhich plays an role in development and maintenance of tissues.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH11.

The function of CDH11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM206.1. Carcinoembryonicantigen-related cell adhesion molecule 8 (CEACAM8, AccessionNP_(—)001807.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CEACAM8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CEACAM8, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CEACAM8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9995, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Carcinoembryonicantigen-related cell adhesion molecule 8 (CEACAM8, AccessionNP_(—)001807.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CEACAM8.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, AccessionNP_(—)059120.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR1 BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CECR1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR1BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5536 and SEQID:5536 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)059120.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, AccessionNP_(—)059120.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR1 BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CECR1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR1BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16723 and SEQID:16723 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)059120.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

CGI-14 (Accession NP_(—)057028.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-14 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-14,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-14 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17011, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of CGI-14 (AccessionNP_(—)057028.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-14.

CGI-18 (Accession NP_(—)057031.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-18 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-18,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-18 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of CGI-18 (AccessionNP_(—)057031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-18.

Chromatin accessibility complex 1 (CHRAC1, Accession NP_(—)059140.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHRAC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CHRAC1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCHRAC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8325, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Chromatinaccessibility complex 1 (CHRAC1, Accession NP_(—)059140.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHRAC1.

Cholinergic receptor, nicotinic, beta polypeptide 4 (CHRNB4, AccessionNP_(—)000741.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CHRNB4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHRNB4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CHRNB4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13754, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Cholinergicreceptor, nicotinic, beta polypeptide 4 (CHRNB4, AccessionNP_(—)000741.1), a gene which mediates fast signal transmission atsynapses. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CHRNB4.

The function of CHRNB4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM76.1. Carbohydrate(chondroitin) synthase 1 (CHSY1, Accession NP_(—)055733.2) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHSY1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CHSY1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHSY1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9811, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(chondroitin) synthase 1 (CHSY1, Accession NP_(—)055733.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHSY1.

Cold autoinflammatory syndrome 1 (CIAS1, Accession NP_(—)004886.2) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CIAS1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CIAS1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCIAS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12643, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Coldautoinflammatory syndrome 1 (CIAS1, Accession NP_(—)004886.2), a genewhich may mediate protein-protein interactions; contains a leucine richrepeat and therefore may be associated with Familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome, muckle-wells syndrome. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome, muckle-wells syndrome, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CIAS1.

The function of CIAS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM90.1. CIP29 (AccessionNP_(—)115740.3) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CIP29 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CIP29, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CIP29 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11229, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of CIP29 (AccessionNP_(—)115740.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CIP29.

C-type (calcium dependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin,superfamily member 12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLECSF12 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CLECSF12, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLECSF12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10135, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2), a gene which is a pattern-recognition receptor . Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLECSF12.

The function of CLECSF12 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Ceroid-lipofuscinosis,neuronal 8 (epilepsy, progressive with mental retardation) (CLN8,Accession NP_(—)061764.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CLN8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CLN8, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CLN8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3696, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition ofCeroid-lipofuscinosis, neuronal 8 (epilepsy, progressive with mentalretardation) (CLN8, Accession NP_(—)061764.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CLN8.

cPLA2delta (Accession NP_(—)828848.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. cPLA2delta BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by cPLA2delta, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofcPLA2delta BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10898, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of cPLA2delta(Accession NP_(—)828848.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with cPLA2delta.

cPLA2delta (Accession XP_(—)208820.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. cPLA2delta BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by cPLA2delta, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofcPLA2delta BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10898, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of cPLA2delta(Accession XP_(—)208820.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with cPLA2delta.

Cleavage and polyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2,Accession XP_(—)029311.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CPSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16291, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Cleavage andpolyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2, AccessionXP_(—)029311.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPSF2.

Cytokine receptor-like factor 3 (CRLF3, Accession NP_(—)057070.2) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRLF3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CRLF3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCRLF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10228, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Cytokinereceptor-like factor 3 (CRLF3, Accession NP_(—)057070.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CRLF3.

Cofactor required for sp1 transcriptional activation, subunit 6, 77 kda(CRSP6, Accession NP_(—)004259.3) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CRSP6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CRSP6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRSP6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5118, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Cofactor requiredfor sp1 transcriptional activation, subunit 6, 77 kda (CRSP6, AccessionNP_(—)004259.3), a gene which is required for Sp1 mediatedtranscriptional activation with TAF(II)s. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CRSP6.

The function of CRSP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. CTEN (AccessionNP_(—)116254.3) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CTEN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CTEN, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CTEN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4888, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of CTEN (AccessionNP_(—)116254.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CTEN.

CYCS (Accession NP_(—)061820.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYCS BINDING SITE1 and CYCS BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byCYCS, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYCS BINDING SITE1 andCYCS BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18745 and SEQ ID:6532respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of CYCS (AccessionNP_(—)061820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYCS.

Cylicin, basic protein of sperm head cytoskeleton 2 (CYLC2, AccessionNP_(—)001331.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYLC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYLC2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CYLC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13498, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Cylicin, basicprotein of sperm head cytoskeleton 2 (CYLC2, Accession NP_(—)001331.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYLC2.

CYP24A1 (Accession NP_(—)000773.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP24A1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP24A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP24A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5450, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of CYP24A1(Accession NP_(—)000773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CYP24A1.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6(CYP2B6, Accession NP_(—)000758.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP2B6 BINDING SITE1 and CYP2B6 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by CYP2B6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP2B6BINDING SITE1 and CYP2B6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14638 and SEQID:14013 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6,Accession NP_(—)000758.1), a gene which oxidizes a variety ofstructurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, andxenobiotics. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP2B6.

The function of CYP2B6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Cytochrome p450,subfamily viiib (sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase), polypeptide 1 (CYP8B1,Accession NP_(—)004382.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP8B1 BINDING SITE1 and CYP8B1 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby CYP8B1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP8B1 BINDING SITE1 andCYP8B1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5688 and SEQ ID:14961respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily viiib (sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase), polypeptide 1 (CYP8B1,Accession NP_(—)004382.1), a gene which functions in bile acidbiosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP8B1.

The function of CYP8B1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835365.1)is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DCXBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5712, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835365.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_000546.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5712, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)000546.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835366.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5712, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835366.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835364.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5712, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835364.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Dna fragmentation factor, 40 kda, beta polypeptide (caspase-activateddnase) (DFFB, Accession NP_(—)004393.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DFFB BINDING SITE1 and DFFB BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby DFFB, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DFFB BINDING SITE1 andDFFB BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12740 and SEQ ID:16722respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Dna fragmentationfactor, 40 kda, beta polypeptide (caspase-activated dnase) (DFFB,Accession NP_(—)004393.1), a gene which induces DNA fragmentation andchromatin condensation during apoptosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DFFB.

The function of DFFB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. DKFZp434C0923(Accession NP_(—)060068.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434C0923 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434C0923, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434C0923 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8218, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434C0923(Accession NP_(—)060068.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434C0923.

DKFZP434D146 (Accession NP_(—)056410.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434D146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434D146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434D146 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2840, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434D146(Accession NP_(—)056410.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434D146.

DKFZP434F0318 (Accession NP_(—)110444.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434F0318 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434F0318, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434F0318 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5215, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434F0318(Accession NP_(—)110444.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434F0318.

DKFZp547A023 (Accession NP_(—)061174.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547A023 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547A023, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547A023 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15974, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547A023(Accession NP_(—)061174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547A023.

DKFZP564G092 (Accession NP_(—)056416.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564G092 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564G092, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564G092 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11229, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564G092(Accession NP_(—)056416.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564G092.

DKFZP564O0523 (Accession NP_(—)115496.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564O0523 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564O0523, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564O0523 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19558, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564O0523(Accession NP_(—)115496.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564O0523.

DKFZP566I1024 (Accession NP_(—)056226.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566I1024 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566I1024, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566I1024 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9433, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566I1024(Accession NP_(—)056226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566I1024.

DKFZP586D0919 (Accession NP_(—)056248.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586D0919 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586D0919, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586D0919 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9678, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586D0919(Accession NP_(—)056248.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586D0919.

DKFZp586I1420 (Accession NP_(—)689960.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp586I1420 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp586I1420, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp586I1420 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3745, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp586I1420(Accession NP_(—)689960.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp586I1420.

DKFZP586M1120 (Accession NP_(—)112584.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586M1120 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586M1120, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586M1120 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3746, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586M1120(Accession NP_(—)112584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586M1120.

DKFZp667B1218 (Accession NP_(—)808881.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667B1218 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667B1218, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667B1218 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7365, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667B1218(Accession NP_(—)808881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667B1218.

DKFZp761B107 (Accession NP_(—)775734.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14917, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B107(Accession NP_(—)775734.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B107.

DKFZp761B128 (Accession NP_(—)689650.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B128 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B128, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B128 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3467, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B128(Accession NP_(—)689650.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B128.

DKFZp761H039 (Accession NP_(—)061181.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761H039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761H039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761H039 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3638, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761H039(Accession NP_(—)061181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761H039.

DKFZp761P1121 (Accession NP_(—)690870.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761P1121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761P1121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761P1121 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6533, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761P1121(Accession NP_(—)690870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761P1121.

DKFZp762L0311 (Accession NP_(—)061189.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762L0311 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762L0311, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762L0311 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13279, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762L0311(Accession NP_(—)061189.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762L0311.

DLAD (Accession NP_(—)490649.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DLAD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDLAD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DLAD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10031, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of DLAD (AccessionNP_(—)490649.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DLAD.

Dihydrolipoamide s-succinyltransferase (e2 component of 2-oxo-glutaratecomplex) (DLST, Accession NP_(—)001924.2) is another GAM7052 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DLST BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDLST, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DLST BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9118, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Dihydrolipoamides-succinyltransferase (e2 component of 2-oxo-glutarate complex) (DLST,Accession NP_(—)001924.2), a gene which catalyzes the oxidativedecarboxylation of alpha-keto acids. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DLST.

The function of DLST and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM507.1. Desmocollin 3 (DSC3,Accession NP_077741.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DSC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DSC3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSC3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Desmocollin 3(DSC3, Accession NP_(—)077741.1), a gene which is a component ofintercellular desmosome junctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DSC3.

The function of DSC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Desmocollin 3 (DSC3,Accession NP_001932.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DSC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DSC3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSC3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Desmocollin 3(DSC3, Accession NP_(—)001932.1), a gene which is a component ofintercellular desmosome junctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DSC3.

The function of DSC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Dual-specificitytyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1a (DYRK1A, AccessionNP_(—)567824.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DYRK1A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DYRK1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DYRK1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17441, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Dual-specificitytyrosine-(y)-phosphorylation regulated kinase 1a (DYRK1A, AccessionNP_(—)567824.1), a gene which regulates cell proliferation and may beinvolved in brain development and therefore may be associated with Downsyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Down syndrome, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with DYRK1A.

The function of DYRK1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. EDEM (AccessionNP_(—)055489.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EDEM BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EDEM, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EDEM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12749, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of EDEM (AccessionNP_(—)055489.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EDEM.

EEF2K (Accession NP_(—)037434.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EEF2K BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EEF2K,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EEF2K BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13359, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of EEF2K (AccessionNP_(—)037434.1), a gene which phosphorylates serine or threonine on theeukaryotic elongation factor-2 and therefore may be associated withSystemic lupus erythematosus and cancer. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Systemic lupuserythematosus and cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EEF2K.

The function of EEF2K and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Early growth response1 (EGR1, Accession NP_(—)001955.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EGR1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EGR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EGR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Early growthresponse 1 (EGR1, Accession NP_(—)001955.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EGR1.

Eh-domain containing 2 (EHD2, Accession NP_(—)055416.2) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EHD2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EHD2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EHD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10698, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Eh-domaincontaining 2 (EHD2, Accession NP_(—)055416.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHD2.

ELP3 (Accession NP_(—)060561.3) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ELP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ELP3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ELP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8011, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of ELP3 (AccessionNP_(—)060561.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ELP3.

Endothelial cell-specific molecule 1 (ESM1, Accession NP_008967.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ESM1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ESM1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ESM1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1018, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialcell-specific molecule 1 (ESM1, Accession NP_(—)008967.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ESM1.

ET(B)R-LP-2 (Accession NP_(—)004758.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ET(B)R-LP-2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byET(B)R-LP-2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ET(B)R-LP-2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of ET(B)R-LP-2(Accession NP_(—)004758.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ET(B)R-LP-2.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653086.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653085.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653087.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)058642.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)058642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

Coagulation factor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 2 (F2RL2, AccessionNP_(—)004092.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. F2RL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by F2RL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of F2RL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6476, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Coagulationfactor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 2 (F2RL2, Accession NP_(—)004092.1),a gene which receptor for activated thrombin coupled to g proteins thatstimulate phosphoinositide hydrolysis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with F2RL2.

The function of F2RL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Coagulation factor iii(thromboplastin, tissue factor) (F3, Accession NP_(—)001984.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. F3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by F3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14740, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Coagulationfactor iii (thromboplastin, tissue factor) (F3, AccessionNP_(—)001984.1), a gene which functions in normal hemostasis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with F3.

The function of F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fatty acid bindingprotein 2, intestinal (FABP2, Accession NP_(—)000125.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FABP2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FABP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FABP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17010, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Fatty acidbinding protein 2, intestinal (FABP2, Accession NP_(—)000125.1), a genewhich may have a role in dietary fat uptake or processing. and thereforemay be associated with Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FABP2.

The function of FABP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Fanconi anemia,complementation group e (FANCE, Accession NP_(—)068741.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FANCE BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FANCE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FANCEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1495, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group e (FANCE, Accession NP_(—)068741.1), a gene whichis a possible regulator of lymphocyte and platelet function. andtherefore is associated with Fanconi anemia, complementation group e.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Fanconi anemia, complementation group e., and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCE.

The function of FANCE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Fanconi anemia,complementation group f (FANCF, Accession NP_(—)073562.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FANCF BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FANCF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FANCFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13765, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group f (FANCF, Accession NP_(—)073562.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCF.

F-box only protein 32 (FBXO32, Accession NP_(—)478136.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO32 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FBXO32, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FBXO32 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4134, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of F-box onlyprotein 32 (FBXO32, Accession NP_(—)478136.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FBXO32.

F-box only protein 32 (FBXO32, Accession NP_(—)680482.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO32 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FBXO32, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FBXO32 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4134, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of F-box onlyprotein 32 (FBXO32, Accession NP_(—)680482.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FBXO32.

FBXW8 (Accession NP_(—)699179.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXW8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FBXW8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8434, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)699179.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW8.

FBXW8 (Accession NP_(—)036306.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXW8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FBXW8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8434, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)036306.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW8.

Fc fragment of igg, low affinity iia, receptor for (cd32) (FCGR2A,Accession NP_(—)067674.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FCGR2A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FCGR2A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FCGR2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6966, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofigg, low affinity iia, receptor for (cd32) (FCGR2A, AccessionNP_(—)067674.1), a gene which binds IgG immune complexes; member of theimmunoglobulin superfamily. and therefore may be associated with Lupusnephritis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Lupus nephritis, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCGR2A.

The function of FCGR2A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. FCRH1 (AccessionNP_(—)443170.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FCRH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FCRH1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCRH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6123, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FCRH1 (AccessionNP_(—)443170.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FCRH1.

Fer-1-like 4 (c. elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FER1L4 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FER1L4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FER1L4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20036, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Fer-1-like 4 (c.elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FER1L4.

Fer-1-like 4 (c. elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FER1L4 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FER1L4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FER1L4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20036, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Fer-1-like 4 (c.elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FER1L4.

Fasciculation and elongation protein zeta 1 (zygin i) (FEZ1, AccessionNP_(—)072043.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FEZ1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FEZ1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FEZ1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Fasciculation andelongation protein zeta 1 (zygin i) (FEZ1, Accession NP_(—)072043.1), agene which Zygin 1; may have a role in axonal outgrowth; has similarityto C. elegans UNC-76. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FEZ1.

The function of FEZ1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)149134.1) is another GAM7052 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF5 BINDING SITE1 and FGF5 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FGF5, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FGF5 BINDING SITE1 and FGF5 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:14043 and SEQ ID:17245 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)149134.1), a gene which inducestransformation and may regulate neuronal differentiation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FGF5.

The function of FGF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM106.1. Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)004455.1) is another GAM7052 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF5 BINDING SITE1 and FGF5 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FGF5, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FGF5 BINDING SITE1 and FGF5 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:17245 and SEQ ID:14043 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)004455.1), a gene which inducestransformation and may regulate neuronal differentiation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FGF5.

The function of FGF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM106.1. FLJ10232 (AccessionNP_(—)060503.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ10232 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ10232 BINDING SITE2 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by FLJ10232,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10232 BINDING SITE1and FLJ10232 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6964 and SEQ ID:15854respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10232(Accession NP_(—)060503.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10232.

FLJ10346 (Accession NP_(—)060535.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10346 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10346,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10346 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14573, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10346(Accession NP_(—)060535.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10346.

FLJ10560 (Accession NP_(—)060608.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10560 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10560,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10560 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10560(Accession NP_(—)060608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10560.

FLJ10613 (Accession NP_(—)061940.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10613 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10613,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10613 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3913, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10613(Accession NP_(—)061940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10613.

FLJ10620 (Accession NP_(—)060627.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10620 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10620,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10620 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8748, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10620(Accession NP_(—)060627.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10620.

FLJ10640 (Accession NP_(—)061896.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10640 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10640,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10640 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9332, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10640(Accession NP_(—)061896.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10640.

FLJ10847 (Accession NP_(—)060712.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10847 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ10847BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ10847, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10847BINDING SITE1 and FLJ10847 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19185 andSEQ ID:16146 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10847(Accession NP_(—)060712.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10847.

FLJ10901 (Accession NP_(—)060735.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10901 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10901,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10901 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1578, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10901(Accession NP_(—)060735.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10901.

FLJ10922 (Accession NP_(—)060743.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:857, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10922(Accession NP_(—)060743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10922.

FLJ11467 (Accession NP_(—)079239.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11467 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11467,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11467 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11467(Accession NP_(—)079239.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11467.

FLJ11827 (Accession NP_(—)079369.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11827 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11827,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11827 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11535, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11827(Accession NP_(—)079369.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11827.

FLJ12363 (Accession NP_(—)115543.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12363 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12363,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12363 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8012, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12363(Accession NP_(—)115543.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12363.

FLJ12572 (Accession NP_(—)075056.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12572 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12572,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12572 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1348, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12572(Accession NP_(—)075056.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12572.

FLJ12649 (Accession XP_(—)291344.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12649 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12649,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12649 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12649(Accession XP_(—)291344.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12649.

FLJ12747 (Accession XP_(—)290972.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12747 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12747,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12747 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2107, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12747(Accession XP_(—)290972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12747.

FLJ12787 (Accession NP_(—)115551.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12787 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12787,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12787 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12787(Accession NP_(—)115551.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12787.

FLJ12903 (Accession NP_(—)073590.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12903 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12903,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12903 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17852, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12903(Accession NP_(—)073590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12903.

FLJ12973 (Accession NP_(—)079184.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12973 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12973,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12973 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13360, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12973(Accession NP_(—)079184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12973.

FLJ13072 (Accession XP_(—)117117.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13072 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13072,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13072 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16722, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13072(Accession XP_(—)117117.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13072.

FLJ13171 (Accession NP_(—)076412.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13171 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13171,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13171 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10344, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13171(Accession NP_(—)076412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13171.

FLJ13188 (Accession NP_(—)071346.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13188 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13188,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13188 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11689, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13188(Accession NP_(—)071346.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13188.

FLJ13204 (Accession NP_(—)079037.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13204 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13204,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13204 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13204(Accession NP_(—)079037.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13204.

FLJ14442 (Accession NP_(—)116174.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14442 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14442,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14442 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14442(Accession NP_(—)116174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14442.

FLJ14803 (Accession NP_(—)116231.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14803 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7216, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14803(Accession NP_(—)116231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14803.

FLJ20045 (Accession NP_(—)060108.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20045 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20045(Accession NP_(—)060108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20045.

FLJ20079 (Accession NP_(—)060126.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20079 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20079,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20079 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17687, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20079(Accession NP_(—)060126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20079.

FLJ20136 (Accession NP_(—)060154.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20136 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9023, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20136(Accession NP_(—)060154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20136.

FLJ20245 (Accession NP_(—)060193.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20245 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20245,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20245 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12481, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20245(Accession NP_(—)060193.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20245.

FLJ20276 (Accession NP_(—)060208.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20276 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20276,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20276 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14443, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20276(Accession NP_(—)060208.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20276.

FLJ20507 (Accession NP_(—)060319.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20507 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20507BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ20507, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20507BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20507 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16723 andSEQ ID:3913 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20507(Accession NP_(—)060319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20507.

FLJ20511 (Accession NP_(—)060323.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20511 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20511,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20511 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20511(Accession NP_(—)060323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20511.

FLJ21865 (Accession NP_(—)073596.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21865 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21865,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21865 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3914, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21865(Accession NP_(—)073596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21865.

FLJ22531 (Accession NP_(—)078926.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22531 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22531,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22531 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7027, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22531(Accession NP_(—)078926.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22531.

FLJ22593 (Accession NP_(—)078979.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22593 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22593,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22593 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22593(Accession NP_(—)078979.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22593.

FLJ22679 (Accession NP_(—)115603.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22679 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ22679, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22679BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19747, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22679(Accession NP_(—)115603.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22679.

FLJ22679 (Accession NP_(—)060168.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22679 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ22679, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22679BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19747, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22679(Accession NP_(—)060168.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22679.

FLJ22794 (Accession NP_(—)071357.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22794 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22794,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22794 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9450, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22794(Accession NP_(—)071357.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22794.

FLJ22965 (Accession NP_(—)071384.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22965 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22965,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22965 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2108, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22965(Accession NP_(—)071384.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22965.

FLJ23024 (Accession NP_(—)079212.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23024(Accession NP_(—)079212.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23024.

FLJ23151 (Accession NP_(—)079048.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23151 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23151,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23151 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23151(Accession NP_(—)079048.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23151.

FLJ23392 (Accession NP_(—)079060.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23392 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23392,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23392 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18508, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23392(Accession NP_(—)079060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23392.

FLJ23416 (Accession NP_(—)115614.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23416 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23416,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23416 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1770, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23416(Accession NP_(—)115614.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23416.

FLJ23556 (Accession NP_(—)079156.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23556 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23556,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23556 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19274, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23556(Accession NP_(—)079156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23556.

FLJ23563 (Accession XP_(—)041701.4) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23563 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23563,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23563 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3638, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23563(Accession XP_(—)041701.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23563.

FLJ25033 (Accession NP_(—)689779.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25033 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25033,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25033 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1524, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25033(Accession NP_(—)689779.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25033.

FLJ25067 (Accession NP_(—)689717.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25067 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25067,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25067 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16676, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25067(Accession NP_(—)689717.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25067.

FLJ25429 (Accession NP_(—)689589.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25429 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25429,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25429 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12652, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25429(Accession NP_(—)689589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25429.

FLJ25795 (Accession NP_(—)689633.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25795 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25795,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25795 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11825, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25795(Accession NP_(—)689633.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25795.

FLJ30507 (Accession NP_(—)694555.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30507 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30507,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30507 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6534, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30507(Accession NP_(—)694555.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30507.

FLJ30532 (Accession NP_(—)653325.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30532 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30532,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30532 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30532(Accession NP_(—)653325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30532.

FLJ31139 (Accession NP_(—)775928.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31139 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31139,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31139 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31139(Accession NP_(—)775928.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31139.

FLJ31338 (Accession NP_(—)689682.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31338 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31338,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31338 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13983, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31338(Accession NP_(—)689682.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31338.

FLJ31393 (Accession NP_(—)694569.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31393 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31393,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31393 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31393(Accession NP_(—)694569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31393.

FLJ31958 (Accession NP_(—)694575.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31958 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31958,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31958 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18462, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31958(Accession NP_(—)694575.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31958.

FLJ32096 (Accession NP_(—)776156.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32096 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ32096BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ32096, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32096BINDING SITE1 and FLJ32096 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12527 andSEQ ID:1832 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32096(Accession NP_(—)776156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32096.

FLJ32130 (Accession NP_(—)689671.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32130 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32130,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32130 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14068, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32130(Accession NP_(—)689671.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32130.

FLJ32803 (Accession NP_(—)694584.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32803 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:702, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32803(Accession NP_(—)694584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32803.

FLJ32865 (Accession NP_(—)653214.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32865 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32865,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32865 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32865(Accession NP_(—)653214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32865.

FLJ33655 (Accession NP_(—)775912.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33655 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33655,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33655 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19276, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33655(Accession NP_(—)775912.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33655.

FLJ33814 (Accession NP_(—)775781.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33814 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33814,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33814 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13609, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33814(Accession NP_(—)775781.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33814.

FLJ34817 (Accession NP_(—)689516.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34817 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34817,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34817 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5119, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34817(Accession NP_(—)689516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34817.

FLJ34922 (Accession NP_(—)689483.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34922(Accession NP_(—)689483.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34922.

FLJ34969 (Accession XP_(—)114353.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34969 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34969,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34969 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6275, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34969(Accession XP_(—)114353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34969.

FLJ35105 (Accession NP_(—)689890.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35105 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35105,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35105 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35105(Accession NP_(—)689890.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35105.

FLJ36445 (Accession NP_(—)694965.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36445 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36445,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36445 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9024, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36445(Accession NP_(—)694965.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36445.

FLJ37078 (Accession NP_(—)694588.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37078 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37078,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37078 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15855, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37078(Accession NP_(—)694588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37078.

FLJ37433 (Accession NP_(—)848612.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37433 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37433,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37433 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4384, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37433(Accession NP_(—)848612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37433.

FLJ37543 (Accession NP_(—)775938.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37543 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37543,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37543 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17646, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37543(Accession NP_(—)775938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37543.

FLJ38101 (Accession NP_(—)694993.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38101 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38101,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38101 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38101(Accession NP_(—)694993.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38101.

FLJ38149 (Accession XP_(—)091919.5) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38149 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38149BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38149, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38149BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38149 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15374 andSEQ ID:14014 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38149(Accession XP_(—)091919.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38149.

FLJ38281 (Accession NP_(—)689814.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38281 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38281,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38281 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38281(Accession NP_(—)689814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38281.

FLJ38607 (Accession NP_(—)689867.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38607 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38607,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38607 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8761, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38607(Accession NP_(—)689867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38607.

FLJ38716 (Accession NP_(—)689580.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38716 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38716,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38716 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10312, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38716(Accession NP_(—)689580.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38716.

FLJ38723 (Accession NP_(—)776166.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38723 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38723,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38723 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7203, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38723(Accession NP_(—)776166.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38723.

FLJ38819 (Accession NP_(—)665872.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38819 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38819,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38819 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5470, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38819(Accession NP_(—)665872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38819.

FLJ38991 (Accession NP_(—)776188.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38991 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38991,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38991 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16971, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38991(Accession NP_(—)776188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38991.

FLJ39058 (Accession NP_(—)775851.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39058 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39058,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39058 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39058(Accession NP_(—)775851.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39058.

FLJ39075 (Accession NP_(—)689553.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39075 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39075,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39075 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6073, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39075(Accession NP_(—)689553.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39075.

FLJ39599 (Accession NP_(—)776164.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39599 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39599BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ39599, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39599BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39599 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3756 and SEQID:2431 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39599(Accession NP_(—)776164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39599.

FLJ39639 (Accession XP_(—)290687.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39639 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39639BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ39639, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39639BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39639 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14740 andSEQ ID:8837 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39639(Accession XP_(—)290687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39639.

FLJ39821 (Accession NP_(—)775971.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39821 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39821,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39821 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:648, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39821(Accession NP_(—)775971.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39821.

Fucosyltransferase 1 (galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombayphenotype included) (FUT1, Accession NP_(—)000139.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FUT1 BINDING SITE1 and FUT1BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FUT1, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUT1BINDING SITE1 and FUT1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9847 and SEQID:16237 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition ofFucosyltransferase 1 (galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombayphenotype included) (FUT1, Accession NP_(—)000139.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FUT1.

G2A (Accession NP_(—)037477.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. G2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by G2A, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of G2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4759, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of G2A (AccessionNP_(—)037477.1), a gene which may mediate some of the effects ofextracellular atp on insulin secretion. and therefore may be associatedwith Autoimmune disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Autoimmune disease, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with G2A.

The function of G2A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Glial fibrillaryacidic protein (GFAP, Accession NP_(—)002046.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GFAP BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GFAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GFAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18063, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Glial fibrillaryacidic protein (GFAP, Accession NP_(—)002046.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GFAP.

Growth factor, augmenter of liver regeneration (erv1 homolog, s.cerevisiae) (GFER, Accession NP_(—)005253.2) is another GAM7052 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GFER BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGFER, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GFER BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Growth factor,augmenter of liver regeneration (erv1 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (GFER,Accession NP_(—)005253.2), a gene which has a function in liverregeneration and spermatogenesis (by similarity). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GFER.

The function of GFER and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM385.2. Golgi associated,gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2 (GGA2, AccessionNP_(—)619581.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GGA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GGA2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GGA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15132, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Golgi associated,gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2 (GGA2, AccessionNP_(—)619581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GGA2.

Golgi associated, gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2(GGA2, Accession NP_(—)055859.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GGA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGGA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GGA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15132, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Golgi associated,gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2 (GGA2, AccessionNP_(—)055859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GGA2.

Growth hormone receptor (GHR, Accession NP_(—)000154.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GHR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GHR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GHRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2927, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Growth hormonereceptor (GHR, Accession NP_(—)000154.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GHR.

GNE (Accession NP_(—)005467.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNE, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GNE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10442, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of GNE (AccessionNP_(—)005467.1), a gene which has roles in sialic acid biosynthesis andregulates cell surface sialylation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GNE.

The function of GNE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Guanine nucleotidebinding protein (g protein), gamma 4 (GNG4, Accession NP_(—)004476.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GNG4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GNG4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNG4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16886, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Guaninenucleotide binding protein (g protein), gamma 4 (GNG4, AccessionNP_(—)004476.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GNG4.

GNPNAT1 (Accession XP_(—)085119.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNPNAT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of GNPNAT1(Accession XP_(—)085119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GNPNAT1.

Golgi autoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 3 (GOLGA3, AccessionNP_(—)005886.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GOLGA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GOLGA3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GOLGA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Golgiautoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 3 (GOLGA3, Accession NP_(—)005886.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GOLGA3.

Glycoprotein v (platelet) (GP5, Accession NP_(—)004479.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GP5 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GP5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GP5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3078, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein v(platelet) (GP5, Accession NP_(—)004479.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GP5.

G protein-coupled receptor 56 (GPR56, Accession NP_(—)005673.2) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR56BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GPR56, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGPR56 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3347, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 56 (GPR56, Accession NP_(—)005673.2), a gene which transducesextracellular signals through heterotrimeric G proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPR56.

The function of GPR56 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. GR6 (AccessionNP_(—)031380.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GR6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GR6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14557, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of GR6 (AccessionNP_(—)031380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GR6.

General transcription factor iie, polypeptide 1, alpha 56 kda (GTF2E1,Accession NP_(—)005504.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTF2E1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GTF2E1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2E1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3032, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Generaltranscription factor iie, polypeptide 1, alpha 56 kda (GTF2E1, AccessionNP_(—)005504.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTF2E1.

GTPBG3 (Accession NP_(—)116009.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTPBG3 BINDING SITE1 and GTPBG3 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby GTPBG3, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTPBG3 BINDING SITE1 andGTPBG3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1434 and SEQ ID:16887respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of GTPBG3 (AccessionNP_(—)116009.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTPBG3.

GYLTL1B (Accession NP_(—)689525.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GYLTL1B BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GYLTL1B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GYLTL1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14235, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of GYLTL1B(Accession NP_(—)689525.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GYLTL1B.

H-plk (Accession NP_(—)056936.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H-plk BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by H-plk,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H-plk BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5790, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of H-plk (AccessionNP_(—)056936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H-plk.

H2AV (Accession NP_(—)619541.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H2AV BINDING SITE1 and H2AV BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by H2AV, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of H2AV BINDING SITE1 and H2AV BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:9267 and SEQ ID:17174 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of H2AV (AccessionNP_(—)619541.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H2AV.

H63 (Accession NP_(—)816929.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H63 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH63, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H63 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1187, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of H63 (AccessionNP_(—)816929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H63.

H63 (Accession NP_(—)612432.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H63 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH63, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H63 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1187, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of H63 (AccessionNP_(—)612432.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H63.

Hepatitis a virus cellular receptor 2 (HAVCR2, Accession NP_(—)116171.2)is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HAVCR2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by HAVCR2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHAVCR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5471, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Hepatitis a viruscellular receptor 2 (HAVCR2, Accession NP_(—)116171.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HAVCR2.

HBP17 (Accession NP_(—)005121.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HBP17 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HBP17,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HBP17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8507, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of HBP17 (AccessionNP_(—)005121.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HBP17.

Hypoxia inducible factor 3, alpha subunit (HIF3A, AccessionNP_(—)690009.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HIF3A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HIF3A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIF3A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4583, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Hypoxia induciblefactor 3, alpha subunit (HIF3A, Accession NP_(—)690009.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HIF3A.

Histamine receptor h4 (HRH4, Accession NP_(—)067637.2) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HRH4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HRH4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HRH4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10866, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Histaminereceptor h4 (HRH4, Accession NP_(—)067637.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HRH4.

Hydroxysteroid (17-beta) dehydrogenase 1 (HSD17B1, AccessionNP_(—)000404.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HSD17B1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSD17B1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HSD17B1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13157,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Hydroxysteroid(17-beta) dehydrogenase 1 (HSD17B1, Accession NP_(—)000404.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HSD17B1.

HSMPP8 (Accession XP_(—)167894.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSMPP8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSMPP8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSMPP8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5864, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of HSMPP8 (AccessionXP_(—)167894.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSMPP8.

HSPC065 (Accession NP_(—)054876.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HSPC065 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC065,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC065 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of HSPC065(Accession NP_(—)054876.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSPC065.

5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1e (HTR1E, AccessionNP_(—)000856.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HTR1E BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HTR1E, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HTR1E BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19389, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1e (HTR1E, AccessionNP_000856.1), a gene which belongs to g-protein coupled receptors.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HTR1E.

The function of HTR1E and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Hus1 checkpointhomolog (s. pombe) (HUS1, Accession NP_(—)004498.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HUS1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby HUS1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HUS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16890, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Hus1 checkpointhomolog (s. pombe) (HUS1, Accession NP_(—)004498.1), a gene which Mayform DNA damage-responsive protein complex. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HUS1.

The function of HUS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Interferon (alpha,beta and omega) receptor 2 (IFNAR2, Accession NP_(—)000865.2) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IFNAR2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by IFNAR2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IFNAR2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10469, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Interferon(alpha, beta and omega) receptor 2 (IFNAR2, Accession NP_(—)000865.2), agene which is a receptor for interferons alpha and beta. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IFNAR2.

The function of IFNAR2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Insulin-like growthfactor 1 (somatomedin c) (IGF1, Accession NP_(—)000609.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IGF1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by IGF1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IGF1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8011, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Insulin-likegrowth factor 1 (somatomedin c) (IGF1, Accession NP_(—)000609.1), a genewhich are structurally and functionally related to insulin but have amuch higher growth-promoting activity and therefore may be associatedwith Growth retardation with sensorineural deafness and mentalretardation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Growth retardation with sensorineuraldeafness and mental retardation, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IGF1.

The function of IGF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Interleukin 12receptor, beta 1 (IL12RB1, Accession NP_(—)714912.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL12RB1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL12RB1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL12RB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12219, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 12receptor, beta 1 (IL12RB1, Accession NP_(—)714912.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL12RB1.

Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1187,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)734464.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1187,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)734464.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775087.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1187,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775087.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

IMPACT (Accession NP_(—)060909.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IMPACT BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IMPACT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IMPACT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11567, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of IMPACT (AccessionNP_(—)060909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IMPACT.

Indolethylamine n-methyltransferase (INMT, Accession NP_(—)006765.3) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. INMT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by INMT, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of INMTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16621, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Indolethylaminen-methyltransferase (INMT, Accession NP_(—)006765.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with INMT.

Interferon regulatory factor 4 (IRF4, Accession NP_(—)002451.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IRF4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by IRF4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IRF4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3531, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Interferonregulatory factor 4 (IRF4, Accession NP_(—)002451.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IRF4.

Janus kinase 3 (a protein tyrosine kinase, leukocyte) (JAK3, AccessionNP_(—)000206.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. JAK3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JAK3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of JAK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7364, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Janus kinase 3 (aprotein tyrosine kinase, leukocyte) (JAK3, Accession NP_(—)000206.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with JAK3.

JM11 (Accession NP_(—)296375.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. JM11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JM11, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of JM11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19302, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of JM11 (AccessionNP_(—)296375.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith JM11.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 11 (KCNJ11,Accession NP_(—)000516.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNJ11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4460, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 11 (KCNJ11, AccessionNP_(—)000516.2), a gene which is controlled by g proteins. inwardrectifier k+ channels are characterized by a greater tendancy to allowpotassium to flow into the cell rather than out of it. and therefore isassociated with Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNJ11.

The function of KCNJ11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. KIAA0087 (AccessionNP_(—)055584.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA0087 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0087 BINDING SITE2 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by KIAA0087,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0087 BINDING SITE1and KIAA0087 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16774 and SEQ ID:18062respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0087(Accession NP_(—)055584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0087.

KIAA0117 (Accession XP_(—)290939.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0117 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0117,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0117 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11163, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0117(Accession XP_(—)290939.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0117.

KIAA0186 (Accession NP_(—)066545.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0186 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4041, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0186(Accession NP_(—)066545.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0186.

KIAA0406 (Accession NP_(—)055472.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0406 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0406,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0406 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17968, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0406(Accession NP_(—)055472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0406.

KIAA0459 (Accession XP_(—)027862.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0459 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0459,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0459 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7366, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0459(Accession XP_(—)027862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0459.

KIAA0472 (Accession XP_(—)290898.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0472 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0472,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0472 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12393, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0472(Accession XP_(—)290898.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0472.

KIAA0475 (Accession NP_(—)055679.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0475 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0475,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0475 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7779, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0475(Accession NP_(—)055679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0475.

KIAA0495 (Accession XP_(—)031397.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0495 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0495,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0495 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0495(Accession XP_(—)031397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0495.

KIAA0513 (Accession NP_(—)055547.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0513 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0513BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0513, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0513BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0513 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19867 andSEQ ID:5592 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0513(Accession NP_(—)055547.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0513.

KIAA0555 (Accession NP_(—)055605.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0555 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0555,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0555 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8953, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0555(Accession NP_(—)055605.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0555.

KIAA0557 (Accession XP_(—)085507.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0557 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0557BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0557, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0557BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0557 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14583 andSEQ ID:9434 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0557(Accession XP_(—)085507.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0557.

KIAA0562 (Accession NP_(—)055519.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0562 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0562,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0562 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5466, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0562(Accession NP_(—)055519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0562.

KIAA0563 (Accession NP_(—)055649.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0563 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0563,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0563 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:697, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0563(Accession NP_(—)055649.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0563.

KIAA0605 (Accession NP_(—)055509.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0605 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0605,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0605 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5865, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0605(Accession NP_(—)055509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0605.

KIAA0643 (Accession NP_(—)079069.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0643 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0643,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0643 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6764, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0643(Accession NP_(—)079069.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0643.

KIAA0663 (Accession NP_(—)055642.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0663 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0663,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0663 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19611, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0663(Accession NP_(—)055642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0663.

KIAA0831 (Accession NP_(—)055739.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0831 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0831,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0831 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10893, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0831(Accession NP_(—)055739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0831.

KIAA0841 (Accession XP_(—)049237.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0841 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0841,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0841 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5866, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0841(Accession XP_(—)049237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0841.

KIAA0861 (Accession NP_(—)055893.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0861 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0861,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0861 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0861(Accession NP_(—)055893.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0861.

KIAA0931 (Accession XP_(—)041191.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0931 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0931,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0931 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8012, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0931(Accession XP_(—)041191.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0931.

KIAA0962 (Accession XP_(—)290942.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0962 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0962,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0962 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0962(Accession XP_(—)290942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0962.

KIAA0972 (Accession NP_(—)055745.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0972 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0972,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0972 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0972(Accession NP_(—)055745.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0972.

KIAA0981 (Accession XP_(—)028867.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0981 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0981,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0981 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7266, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0981(Accession XP_(—)028867.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0981.

KIAA1002 (Accession XP_(—)290584.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1002 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1002,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1002 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11806, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1002(Accession XP_(—)290584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1002.

KIAA1041 (Accession NP_(—)055762.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1041 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1041,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1041 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18227, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1041(Accession NP_(—)055762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1041.

KIAA1054 (Accession XP_(—)043493.5) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1054 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1054,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1054 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3041, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1054(Accession XP_(—)043493.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1054.

KIAA1061 (Accession XP_(—)048786.4) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1061 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1061,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1061 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13719, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1061(Accession XP_(—)048786.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1061.

KIAA1128 (Accession NP_(—)061872.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1128 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1128,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1128 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5120, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1128(Accession NP_(—)061872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1128.

KIAA1185 (Accession NP_(—)065761.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1185 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1185,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1185 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2092, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1185(Accession NP_(—)065761.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1185.

KIAA1193 (Accession XP_(—)041843.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1193 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1193,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1193 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12481, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1193(Accession XP_(—)041843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1193.

KIAA1198 (Accession NP_(—)065765.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1198 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1198BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1198, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1198BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1198 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:18274,SEQ ID:1359 and SEQ ID:12377 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1198(Accession NP_(—)065765.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1198.

KIAA1200 (Accession XP_(—)031054.4) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1200 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1200,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1200 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1200(Accession XP_(—)031054.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1200.

KIAA1209 (Accession XP_(—)027307.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1209 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1209,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1209 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15011, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1209(Accession XP_(—)027307.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1209.

KIAA1257 (Accession XP_(—)031577.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1257 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1257BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1257, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1257BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1257 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7935 and SEQID:12291 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1257(Accession XP_(—)031577.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1257.

KIAA1268 (Accession XP_(—)291055.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1268 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1268,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1268 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1268(Accession XP_(—)291055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1268.

KIAA1273 (Accession XP_(—)300760.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1273 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1273,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1273 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13714, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1273(Accession XP_(—)300760.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1273.

KIAA1287 (Accession NP_(—)065799.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1287 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1287,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1287 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14633, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1287(Accession NP_(—)065799.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1287.

KIAA1443 (Accession NP_(—)065885.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1443 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1443,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1443 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3913, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1443(Accession NP_(—)065885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1443.

KIAA1456 (Accession XP_(—)040100.3) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1456 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6661, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1456(Accession XP_(—)040100.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1456.

KIAA1493 (Accession XP_(—)034415.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1493 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1493,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1493 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1493(Accession XP_(—)034415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1493.

KIAA1518 (Accession XP_(—)170889.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1518 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1518, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1518BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14558, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1518(Accession XP_(—)170889.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1518.

KIAA1530 (Accession XP_(—)042661.5) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1530 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1530,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1530 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12327, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1530(Accession XP_(—)042661.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1530.

KIAA1571 (Accession XP_(—)027744.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1571 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1571,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1571 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9469, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1571(Accession XP_(—)027744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1571.

KIAA1615 (Accession NP_(—)066002.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1615 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1615BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1615, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1615BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1615 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18920 andSEQ ID:15445 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1615(Accession NP_(—)066002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1615.

KIAA1617 (Accession XP_(—)166140.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1617 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1617,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1617 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1187, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1617(Accession XP_(—)166140.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1617.

KIAA1712 (Accession NP_(—)085136.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KIAA1712, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:15686 and SEQ ID:16883 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1712(Accession NP_(—)085136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1712.

KIAA1712 (Accession XP_(—)041497.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KIAA1712, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:16883 and SEQ ID:15686 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1712(Accession XP_(—)041497.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1712.

KIAA1737 (Accession NP_(—)219494.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1737 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1737,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1737 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3033, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1737(Accession NP_(—)219494.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1737.

KIAA1827 (Accession XP_(—)290834.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1827 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1827,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1827 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1827(Accession XP_(—)290834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1827.

KIAA1829 (Accession XP_(—)030378.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1829 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1829,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1829 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2825, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1829(Accession XP_(—)030378.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1829.

KIAA1836 (Accession XP_(—)114087.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1836 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1836,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1836 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14962, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1836(Accession XP_(—)114087.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1836.

KIAA1922 (Accession XP_(—)057040.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1922(Accession XP_(—)057040.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1922.

KIAA1940 (Accession XP_(—)086981.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1940 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1940,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1940 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1940(Accession XP_(—)086981.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1940.

KIAA1971 (Accession XP_(—)058720.4) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1971 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1971BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1971, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1971BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1971 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16885 andSEQ ID:12858 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1971(Accession XP_(—)058720.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1971.

KIAA1987 (Accession XP_(—)113870.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1987 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1987,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1987 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6990, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1987(Accession XP_(—)113870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1987.

KIAA2028 (Accession XP_(—)059415.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA2028 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA2028,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2028 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17522, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2028(Accession XP_(—)059415.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA2028.

Killer cell lectin-like receptor subfamily c, member 3 (KLRC3, AccessionNP_(—)002252.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KLRC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KLRC3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLRC3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12994, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Killer celllectin-like receptor subfamily c, member 3 (KLRC3, AccessionNP_(—)002252.1), a gene which is a receptor for the recognition of mhcclass i hla-e molecules by nk cells and some cytotoxic t-cells.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KLRC3.

The function of KLRC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM2624.1. Lysosomal-associatedmembrane protein 3 (LAMP3, Accession NP_(—)055213.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LAMP3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LAMP3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LAMP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1656, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition ofLysosomal-associated membrane protein 3 (LAMP3, AccessionNP_(—)055213.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAMP3.

Lipoma hmgic fusion partner (LHFP, Accession NP_(—)005771.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LHFP BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LHFP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LHFPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3333, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Lipoma hmgicfusion partner (LHFP, Accession NP_(—)005771.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LHFP.

LNIR (Accession NP_(—)112178.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LNIR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LNIR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LNIR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5115, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LNIR (AccessionNP_(—)112178.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LNIR.

LNK (Accession NP_(—)005466.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LNK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LNK, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LNK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8674, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LNK (AccessionNP_(—)005466.1), a gene which links T-cell receptor activation signal tophospholipase c-gamma-1, grb-2 and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (bysimilarity). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LNK.

The function of LNK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. LOC112687 (AccessionXP_(—)053145.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LOC112687 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC112687, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC112687 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11096,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC112687(Accession XP_(—)053145.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112687.

LOC112817 (Accession NP_(—)612422.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC112817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC112817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC112817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC112817(Accession NP_(—)612422.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112817.

LOC113444 (Accession NP_(—)612437.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC113444 BINDING SITE1 and LOC113444BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC113444, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC113444BINDING SITE1 and LOC113444 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13633 andSEQ ID:9691 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC113444(Accession NP_(—)612437.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC113444.

LOC115648 (Accession NP_(—)663299.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115648 BINDING SITE1 and LOC115648BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC115648, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115648BINDING SITE1 and LOC115648 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5621 andSEQ ID:3028 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC115648(Accession NP_(—)663299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115648.

LOC118490 (Accession XP_(—)060981.3) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118490 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC118490, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC118490 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13356, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC118490(Accession XP_(—)060981.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118490.

LOC118812 (Accession NP_(—)849154.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC118812, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC118812 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13816, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC118812(Accession NP_(—)849154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118812.

LOC118812 (Accession XP_(—)058346.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC118812, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC118812 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13816, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC118812(Accession XP_(—)058346.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118812.

LOC121952 (Accession XP_(—)062872.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC121952 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC121952, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC121952 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18973, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC121952(Accession XP_(—)062872.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC121952.

LOC125061 (Accession XP_(—)058889.3) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC125061 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC125061, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC125061 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC125061(Accession XP_(—)058889.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC125061.

LOC126257 (Accession XP_(—)059009.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126257 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126257, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126257 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC126257(Accession XP_(—)059009.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126257.

LOC128387 (Accession XP_(—)059243.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC128387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC128387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC128387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC128387(Accession XP_(—)059243.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC128387.

LOC129039 (Accession XP_(—)059329.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC129039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC129039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC129039 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10993, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC129039(Accession XP_(—)059329.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC129039.

LOC130639 (Accession XP_(—)059464.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130639 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130639, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130639 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19669, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC130639(Accession XP_(—)059464.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130639.

LOC130813 (Accession XP_(—)065904.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2257, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC130813(Accession XP_(—)065904.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130813.

LOC135293 (Accession XP_(—)072402.4) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18228, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC135293(Accession XP_(—)072402.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135293.

LOC135763 (Accession NP_(—)612639.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135763 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135763, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135763 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC135763(Accession NP_(—)612639.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135763.

LOC137886 (Accession XP_(—)059929.3) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC137886 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC137886, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC137886 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2107, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC137886(Accession XP_(—)059929.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC137886.

LOC142826 (Accession XP_(—)084355.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC142826 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC142826, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC142826 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6899, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC142826(Accession XP_(—)084355.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC142826.

LOC142948 (Accession XP_(—)096364.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC142948 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC142948, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC142948 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4637, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC142948(Accession XP_(—)096364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC142948.

LOC143241 (Accession NP_(—)620167.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16432, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC143241(Accession NP_(—)620167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143241.

LOC143916 (Accession XP_(—)084664.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143916 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143916, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143916 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC143916(Accession XP_(—)084664.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143916.

LOC144100 (Accession NP_(—)778228.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144100 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144100, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144100 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18030, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC144100(Accession NP_(—)778228.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144100.

LOC144248 (Accession XP_(—)084786.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144248 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144248, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144248 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC144248(Accession XP_(—)084786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144248.

LOC144742 (Accession XP_(—)084949.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144742 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144742, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144742 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13167, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC144742(Accession XP_(—)084949.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144742.

LOC145268 (Accession XP_(—)085072.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145268 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145268, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145268 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10250, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC145268(Accession XP_(—)085072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145268.

LOC145453 (Accession XP_(—)085120.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145453 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145453, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145453 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6583, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC145453(Accession XP_(—)085120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145453.

LOC145678 (Accession XP_(—)096832.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145678 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145678, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145678 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20072, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC145678(Accession XP_(—)096832.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145678.

LOC145757 (Accession XP_(—)085227.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145757 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145757, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145757 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15280, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC145757(Accession XP_(—)085227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145757.

LOC146177 (Accession NP_(—)778229.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2107, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC146177(Accession NP_(—)778229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146177.

LOC146346 (Accession XP_(—)085430.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146346 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146346, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146346 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10470, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC146346(Accession XP_(—)085430.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146346.

LOC146429 (Accession XP_(—)096998.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146429 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146429, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146429 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8011, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC146429(Accession XP_(—)096998.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146429.

LOC146443 (Accession XP_(—)085461.6) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146443 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146443, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146443 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4286, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC146443(Accession XP_(—)085461.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146443.

LOC146820 (Accession XP_(—)085603.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146820 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146820, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146820 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10012, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC146820(Accession XP_(—)085603.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146820.

LOC146894 (Accession NP_(—)660316.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1234, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC146894(Accession NP_(—)660316.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146894.

LOC147071 (Accession XP_(—)054031.5) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147071 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147071, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147071 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1525, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC147071(Accession XP_(—)054031.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147071.

LOC147166 (Accession XP_(—)085722.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3032, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC147166(Accession XP_(—)085722.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147166.

LOC147791 (Accession XP_(—)097293.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147791 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147791, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147791 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC147791(Accession XP_(—)097293.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147791.

LOC147817 (Accession XP_(—)085903.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147817 BINDING SITE1 and LOC147817BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC147817, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147817BINDING SITE1 and LOC147817 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18468 andSEQ ID:16859 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC147817(Accession XP_(—)085903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147817.

LOC147841 (Accession XP_(—)085924.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147841 BINDING SITE1 and LOC147841BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC147841, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147841BINDING SITE1 and LOC147841 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8527 andSEQ ID:2989 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC147841(Accession XP_(—)085924.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147841.

LOC148198 (Accession XP_(—)047554.4) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148198 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148198, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148198 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16957, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC148198(Accession XP_(—)047554.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148198.

LOC148203 (Accession XP_(—)086095.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148203 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148203, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148203 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC148203(Accession XP_(—)086095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148203.

LOC149466 (Accession XP_(—)086546.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149466 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149466, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149466 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19862, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC149466(Accession XP_(—)086546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149466.

LOC149478 (Accession XP_(—)086536.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149478 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149478, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149478 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4344, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC149478(Accession XP_(—)086536.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149478.

LOC149506 (Accession XP_(—)097661.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149506 BINDING SITE1 and LOC149506BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC149506, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149506BINDING SITE1 and LOC149506 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15681 andSEQ ID:12482 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC149506(Accession XP_(—)097661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149506.

LOC149692 (Accession XP_(—)097706.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149692 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149692, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149692 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12440, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC149692(Accession XP_(—)097706.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149692.

LOC150054 (Accession XP_(—)097797.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150054 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150054, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150054 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3913, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC150054(Accession XP_(—)097797.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150054.

LOC150225 (Accession XP_(—)097870.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150225 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150225, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150225 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC150225(Accession XP_(—)097870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150225.

LOC150282 (Accession XP_(—)086852.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC150282(Accession XP_(—)086852.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150282.

LOC150397 (Accession XP_(—)086907.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150397 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150397, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150397 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11386, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC150397(Accession XP_(—)086907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150397.

LOC150587 (Accession XP_(—)097917.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9025, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC150587(Accession XP_(—)097917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150587.

LOC151057 (Accession XP_(—)097998.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151057 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151057, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151057 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC151057(Accession XP_(—)097998.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151057.

LOC151475 (Accession XP_(—)098063.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6688, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC151475(Accession XP_(—)098063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151475.

LOC151636 (Accession NP_(—)612144.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151636 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151636, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151636 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7366, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC151636(Accession NP_(—)612144.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151636.

LOC152620 (Accession XP_(—)011108.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152620 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152620, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152620 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11229, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC152620(Accession XP_(—)011108.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152620.

LOC152667 (Accession XP_(—)087500.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152667 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152667, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152667 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5099, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC152667(Accession XP_(—)087500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152667.

LOC152719 (Accession XP_(—)098257.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152719 BINDING SITE1 and LOC152719BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC152719, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152719BINDING SITE1 and LOC152719 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:726 and SEQID:14742 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC152719(Accession XP_(—)098257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152719.

LOC152804 (Accession XP_(—)098266.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152804 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152804, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152804 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2898, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC152804(Accession XP_(—)098266.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152804.

LOC153077 (Accession XP_(—)098307.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4990, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC153077(Accession XP_(—)098307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153077.

LOC154282 (Accession XP_(—)098505.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19732, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC154282(Accession XP_(—)098505.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154282.

LOC154739 (Accession XP_(—)098602.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154739 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154739, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154739 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC154739(Accession XP_(—)098602.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154739.

LOC154822 (Accession XP_(—)098618.3) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154822 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154822, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154822 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1649, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC154822(Accession XP_(—)098618.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154822.

LOC154866 (Accession XP_(—)088059.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154866 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154866, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154866 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17476, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC154866(Accession XP_(—)088059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154866.

LOC154877 (Accession XP_(—)098626.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154877 BINDING SITE1 through LOC154877BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC154877, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154877BINDING SITE1 through LOC154877 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:14460,SEQ ID:19863 and SEQ ID:2182 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC154877(Accession XP_(—)098626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154877.

LOC157531 (Accession XP_(—)212210.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157531 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC157531, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC157531 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1954, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC157531(Accession XP_(—)212210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157531.

LOC157858 (Accession XP_(—)098833.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157858 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157858, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157858 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6270, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC157858(Accession XP_(—)098833.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157858.

LOC158436 (Accession XP_(—)098942.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158436 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158436, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158436 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14740, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC158436(Accession XP_(—)098942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158436.

LOC158476 (Accession XP_(—)098955.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158476 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158476, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158476 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12099, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC158476(Accession XP_(—)098955.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158476.

LOC158527 (Accession XP_(—)088594.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158527 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158527, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158527 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17909, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC158527(Accession XP_(—)088594.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158527.

LOC158668 (Accession XP_(—)045161.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158668 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158668, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158668 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC158668(Accession XP_(—)045161.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158668.

LOC158865 (Accession XP_(—)099000.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158865 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158865, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158865 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4005, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC158865(Accession XP_(—)099000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158865.

LOC160897 (Accession XP_(—)090573.3) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC160897 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC160897, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC160897 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC160897(Accession XP_(—)090573.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC160897.

LOC162967 (Accession XP_(—)091890.6) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162967 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC162967, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC162967 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15400, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC162967(Accession XP_(—)091890.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162967.

LOC162993 (Accession XP_(—)091914.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162993 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC162993, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC162993 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16333, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC162993(Accession XP_(—)091914.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162993.

LOC163227 (Accession NP_(—)775802.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC163227 BINDING SITE1 and LOC163227BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC163227, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC163227BINDING SITE1 and LOC163227 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12740 andSEQ ID:12735 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC163227(Accession NP_(—)775802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC163227.

LOC164091 (Accession XP_(—)089356.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC164091 BINDING SITE1 and LOC164091BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC164091, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC164091BINDING SITE1 and LOC164091 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8838 andSEQ ID:7689 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC164091(Accession XP_(—)089356.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC164091.

LOC168451 (Accession XP_(—)095114.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC168451 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC168451, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC168451 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17863, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC168451(Accession XP_(—)095114.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC168451.

LOC169611 (Accession XP_(—)095809.4) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC169611 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC169611, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC169611 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11251, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC169611(Accession XP_(—)095809.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC169611.

LOC196264 (Accession XP_(—)113683.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196264 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196264, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196264 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2824, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC196264(Accession XP_(—)113683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196264.

LOC199725 (Accession XP_(—)117119.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199725 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199725, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199725 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC199725(Accession XP_(—)117119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199725.

LOC199858 (Accession XP_(—)114040.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199858 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199858, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199858 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC199858(Accession XP_(—)114040.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199858.

LOC199899 (Accession XP_(—)117153.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9143, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC199899(Accession XP_(—)117153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199899.

LOC200339 (Accession XP_(—)117226.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200339 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200339, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200339 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12277, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC200339(Accession XP_(—)117226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200339.

LOC200491 (Accession XP_(—)117239.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200491 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200491, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200491 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11368, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC200491(Accession XP_(—)117239.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200491.

LOC201164 (Accession XP_(—)290750.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201164 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC201164, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC201164 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3032, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC201164(Accession XP_(—)290750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201164.

LOC201164 (Accession NP_(—)849158.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201164 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC201164, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC201164 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3032, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC201164(Accession NP_(—)849158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201164.

LOC201292 (Accession NP_(—)775818.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201292 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201292, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201292 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9524, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC201292(Accession NP_(—)775818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201292.

LOC201562 (Accession XP_(—)114343.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16775, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC201562(Accession XP_(—)114343.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201562.

LOC202400 (Accession XP_(—)117397.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202400 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202400, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202400 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC202400(Accession XP_(—)117397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202400.

LOC202934 (Accession XP_(—)117486.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202934 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202934, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202934 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18974, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC202934(Accession XP_(—)117486.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202934.

LOC219731 (Accession XP_(—)167596.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219731 BINDING SITE1 and LOC219731BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC219731, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219731BINDING SITE1 and LOC219731 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5076 andSEQ ID:3064 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC219731(Accession XP_(—)167596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219731.

LOC219735 (Accession XP_(—)167601.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219735 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219735, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219735 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC219735(Accession XP_(—)167601.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219735.

LOC220074 (Accession NP_(—)660352.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220074 BINDING SITE1 and LOC220074BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC220074, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220074BINDING SITE1 and LOC220074 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14319 andSEQ ID:12482 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC220074(Accession NP_(—)660352.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220074.

LOC221540 (Accession XP_(—)168133.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221540 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221540, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221540 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC221540(Accession XP_(—)168133.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221540.

LOC221814 (Accession XP_(—)168226.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221814 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221814, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221814 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16581, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC221814(Accession XP_(—)168226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221814.

LOC222068 (Accession XP_(—)166556.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222068 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222068, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222068 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1573, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC222068(Accession XP_(—)166556.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222068.

LOC222159 (Accession XP_(—)212100.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222159 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC222159, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC222159 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11226, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC222159(Accession XP_(—)212100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222159.

LOC222224 (Accession XP_(—)168473.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222224 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222224, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222224 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9925, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC222224(Accession XP_(—)168473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222224.

LOC253612 (Accession XP_(—)172985.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253612 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253612, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253612 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC253612(Accession XP_(—)172985.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253612.

LOC253842 (Accession XP_(—)173230.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253842 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253842, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253842 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC253842(Accession XP_(—)173230.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253842.

LOC253981 (Accession XP_(—)171064.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253981 BINDING SITE1 and LOC253981BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC253981, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253981BINDING SITE1 and LOC253981 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3391 andSEQ ID:2107 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC253981(Accession XP_(—)171064.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253981.

LOC254532 (Accession XP_(—)172961.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254532 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254532, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254532 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4317, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC254532(Accession XP_(—)172961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254532.

LOC282905 (Accession XP_(—)212606.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282905 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282905, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282905 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14138, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC282905(Accession XP_(—)212606.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282905.

LOC282916 (Accession XP_(—)212603.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282916 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282916, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282916 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC282916(Accession XP_(—)212603.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282916.

LOC282943 (Accession XP_(—)212647.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282943 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282943, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282943 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14138, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC282943(Accession XP_(—)212647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282943.

LOC282953 (Accession XP_(—)212644.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282953 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282953, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282953 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC282953(Accession XP_(—)212644.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282953.

LOC283012 (Accession XP_(—)210847.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283012 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283012, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283012 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13809, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283012(Accession XP_(—)210847.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283012.

LOC283089 (Accession XP_(—)210885.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283089 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283089, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283089 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283089(Accession XP_(—)210885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283089.

LOC283177 (Accession XP_(—)210903.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3679, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283177(Accession XP_(—)210903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283177.

LOC283215 (Accession XP_(—)208555.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283215 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283215, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283215 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283215(Accession XP_(—)208555.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283215.

LOC283241 (Accession NP_(—)787089.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283241(Accession NP_(—)787089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283241.

LOC283293 (Accession XP_(—)210962.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10694, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283293(Accession XP_(—)210962.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283293.

LOC283335 (Accession XP_(—)210981.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283335 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283335, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283335 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14245, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283335(Accession XP_(—)210981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283335.

LOC283377 (Accession XP_(—)208647.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283377 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283377BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283377, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283377BINDING SITE1 and LOC283377 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9023 andSEQ ID:18130 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283377(Accession XP_(—)208647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283377.

LOC283387 (Accession XP_(—)211007.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1113, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283387(Accession XP_(—)211007.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283387.

LOC283400 (Accession XP_(—)211024.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283400 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283400, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283400 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16677, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283400(Accession XP_(—)211024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283400.

LOC283432 (Accession XP_(—)211032.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283432 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283432, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283432 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283432(Accession XP_(—)211032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283432.

LOC283454 (Accession XP_(—)211049.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283454 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283454, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283454 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8011, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283454(Accession XP_(—)211049.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283454.

LOC283487 (Accession XP_(—)211062.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283487 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283487, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283487 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10199, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283487(Accession XP_(—)211062.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283487.

LOC283507 (Accession XP_(—)211075.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283507 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283507BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283507, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283507BINDING SITE1 and LOC283507 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1226 andSEQ ID:4986 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283507(Accession XP_(—)211075.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283507.

LOC283523 (Accession XP_(—)208097.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283523 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283523, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283523 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5965, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283523(Accession XP_(—)208097.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283523.

LOC283624 (Accession XP_(—)211126.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283624 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283624, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283624 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12482, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283624(Accession XP_(—)211126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283624.

LOC283637 (Accession XP_(—)211134.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283637 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283637, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283637 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19555, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283637(Accession XP_(—)211134.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283637.

LOC283641 (Accession XP_(—)208764.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283641 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283641, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283641 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5466, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283641(Accession XP_(—)208764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283641.

LOC283655 (Accession XP_(—)211144.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283655 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283655BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283655, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283655BINDING SITE1 and LOC283655 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16035 andSEQ ID:19485 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283655(Accession XP_(—)211144.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283655.

LOC283690 (Accession XP_(—)211167.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283690 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283690, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283690 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4911, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283690(Accession XP_(—)211167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283690.

LOC283701 (Accession XP_(—)211170.3) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283701 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283701, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283701 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12676, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283701(Accession XP_(—)211170.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283701.

LOC283857 (Accession XP_(—)211236.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283857 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283857, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283857 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13947, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283857(Accession XP_(—)211236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283857.

LOC283861 (Accession NP_(—)787095.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283861 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283861BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283861, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283861BINDING SITE1 and LOC283861 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4775 andSEQ ID:3638 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283861(Accession NP_(—)787095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283861.

LOC283863 (Accession XP_(—)208875.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283863 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283863, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283863 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12833, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283863(Accession XP_(—)208875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283863.

LOC283889 (Accession XP_(—)208899.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283889 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283889BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283889, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283889BINDING SITE1 and LOC283889 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5077 andSEQ ID:765 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283889(Accession XP_(—)208899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283889.

LOC283928 (Accession XP_(—)208909.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283928 BINDING SITE1 through LOC283928BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283928, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283928BINDING SITE1 through LOC283928 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:5120,SEQ ID:10915 and SEQ ID:10829 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC283928(Accession XP_(—)208909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283928.

LOC284001 (Accession XP_(—)208958.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284001 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284001, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284001 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15850, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284001(Accession XP_(—)208958.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284001.

LOC284023 (Accession XP_(—)208983.3) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284023 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284023, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284023 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15391, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284023(Accession XP_(—)208983.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284023.

LOC284063 (Accession XP_(—)208992.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284063 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284063, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284063 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6628, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284063(Accession XP_(—)208992.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284063.

LOC284080 (Accession XP_(—)211322.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284080 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284080, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284080 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7784, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284080(Accession XP_(—)211322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284080.

LOC284098 (Accession XP_(—)209008.3) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284098 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284098, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284098 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4384, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284098(Accession XP_(—)209008.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284098.

LOC284102 (Accession XP_(—)211327.3) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284102 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284102BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284102, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284102BINDING SITE1 through LOC284102 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:16386,SEQ ID:12703 and SEQ ID:10012 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284102(Accession XP_(—)211327.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284102.

LOC284116 (Accession XP_(—)211338.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284116 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284116, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284116 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8308, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284116(Accession XP_(—)211338.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284116.

LOC284117 (Accession XP_(—)209024.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284117 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284117, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284117 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7907, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284117(Accession XP_(—)209024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284117.

LOC284135 (Accession XP_(—)209032.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284135 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284135, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284135 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12522, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284135(Accession XP_(—)209032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284135.

LOC284155 (Accession XP_(—)211354.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284155 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284155, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284155 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15851, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284155(Accession XP_(—)211354.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284155.

LOC284171 (Accession XP_(—)209051.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284171 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284171, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284171 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284171(Accession XP_(—)209051.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284171.

LOC284183 (Accession XP_(—)209059.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284183 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284183BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284183, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284183BINDING SITE1 and LOC284183 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8749 andSEQ ID:10894 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284183(Accession XP_(—)209059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284183.

LOC284260 (Accession XP_(—)211408.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284260 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284260, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284260 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17615, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284260(Accession XP_(—)211408.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284260.

LOC284281 (Accession XP_(—)211415.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284281 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284281, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284281 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7059, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284281(Accession XP_(—)211415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284281.

LOC284286 (Accession XP_(—)211419.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284286 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284286, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284286 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19098, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284286(Accession XP_(—)211419.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284286.

LOC284289 (Accession XP_(—)209105.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284289 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284289, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284289 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3340, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284289(Accession XP_(—)209105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284289.

LOC284305 (Accession XP_(—)211425.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284305 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284305BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284305, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284305BINDING SITE1 and LOC284305 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16484 andSEQ ID:16775 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284305(Accession XP_(—)211425.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284305.

LOC284311 (Accession XP_(—)302720.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284311 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284311, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284311 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15828, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284311(Accession XP_(—)302720.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284311.

LOC284356 (Accession XP_(—)211437.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284356 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284356, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284356 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7004, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284356(Accession XP_(—)211437.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284356.

LOC284362 (Accession XP_(—)211435.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284362 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284362BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284362, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284362BINDING SITE1 and LOC284362 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1466 andSEQ ID:11728 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284362(Accession XP_(—)211435.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284362.

LOC284396 (Accession XP_(—)211452.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284396 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284396, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284396 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15146, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284396(Accession XP_(—)211452.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284396.

LOC284426 (Accession XP_(—)209198.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284426 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284426BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284426, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284426BINDING SITE1 through LOC284426 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:5116,SEQ ID:5145 and SEQ ID:12481 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284426(Accession XP_(—)209198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284426.

LOC284436 (Accession XP_(—)290862.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284436 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284436, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284436 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8011, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284436(Accession XP_(—)290862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284436.

LOC284454 (Accession XP_(—)209216.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284454 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284454BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284454, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284454BINDING SITE1 and LOC284454 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13118 andSEQ ID:15855 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284454(Accession XP_(—)209216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284454.

LOC284577 (Accession XP_(—)211522.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284577 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284577, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284577 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284577(Accession XP_(—)211522.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284577.

LOC284585 (Accession XP_(—)209277.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284585 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284585, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284585 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5500, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284585(Accession XP_(—)209277.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284585.

LOC284591 (Accession XP_(—)211529.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284591 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284591, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284591 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:507, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284591(Accession XP_(—)211529.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284591.

LOC284628 (Accession XP_(—)211561.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284628 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284628, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284628 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11163, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284628(Accession XP_(—)211561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284628.

LOC284708 (Accession XP_(—)209332.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284708 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284708, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284708 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17993, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284708(Accession XP_(—)209332.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284708.

LOC284723 (Accession XP_(—)211602.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284723 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284723, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284723 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7366, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284723(Accession XP_(—)211602.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284723.

LOC284805 (Accession XP_(—)209371.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284805 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284805, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284805 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2369, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284805(Accession XP_(—)209371.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284805.

LOC284865 (Accession XP_(—)211672.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284865 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284865BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284865, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284865BINDING SITE1 and LOC284865 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14664 andSEQ ID:15707 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284865(Accession XP_(—)211672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284865.

LOC284874 (Accession XP_(—)209394.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284874 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284874, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284874 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18809, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284874(Accession XP_(—)209394.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284874.

LOC284934 (Accession XP_(—)211696.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284934 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284934, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284934 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284934(Accession XP_(—)211696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284934.

LOC284947 (Accession XP_(—)211705.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284947 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284947BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284947, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284947BINDING SITE1 and LOC284947 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10834 andSEQ ID:7168 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284947(Accession XP_(—)211705.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284947.

LOC284950 (Accession XP_(—)211703.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284950 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284950, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284950 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8376, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284950(Accession XP_(—)211703.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284950.

LOC284982 (Accession XP_(—)211721.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284982 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284982, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284982 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC284982(Accession XP_(—)211721.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284982.

LOC285058 (Accession XP_(—)211753.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285058 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285058, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285058 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17393, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285058(Accession XP_(—)211753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285058.

LOC285127 (Accession XP_(—)211771.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285127 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285127, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285127 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3391, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285127(Accession XP_(—)211771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285127.

LOC285166 (Accession XP_(—)211791.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7526, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285166(Accession XP_(—)211791.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285166.

LOC285193 (Accession XP_(—)209509.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285193 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285193BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285193, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285193BINDING SITE1 and LOC285193 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8008 andSEQ ID:16072 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285193(Accession XP_(—)209509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285193.

LOC285231 (Accession XP_(—)211813.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285231 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285231, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285231 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285231(Accession XP_(—)211813.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285231.

LOC285281 (Accession XP_(—)211829.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285281 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285281, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285281 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5734, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285281(Accession XP_(—)211829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285281.

LOC285336 (Accession XP_(—)211850.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285336 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285336, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285336 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14034, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285336(Accession XP_(—)211850.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285336.

LOC285398 (Accession XP_(—)209593.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285398 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285398BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285398, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285398BINDING SITE1 and LOC285398 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2258 andSEQ ID:14737 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285398(Accession XP_(—)209593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285398.

LOC285456 (Accession XP_(—)209617.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285456 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285456, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285456 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1360, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285456(Accession XP_(—)209617.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285456.

LOC285510 (Accession XP_(—)209643.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285510 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285510, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285510 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6609, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285510(Accession XP_(—)209643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285510.

LOC285589 (Accession XP_(—)209671.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285589 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285589, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285589 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11163, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285589(Accession XP_(—)209671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285589.

LOC285676 (Accession XP_(—)209718.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285676 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285676, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285676 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18681, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285676(Accession XP_(—)209718.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285676.

LOC285683 (Accession XP_(—)211980.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285683 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285683, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285683 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11222, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285683(Accession XP_(—)211980.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285683.

LOC285722 (Accession XP_(—)211997.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285722 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285722, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285722 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285722(Accession XP_(—)211997.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285722.

LOC285747 (Accession XP_(—)209742.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285747 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285747BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285747, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285747BINDING SITE1 and LOC285747 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4189 andSEQ ID:5620 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285747(Accession XP_(—)209742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285747.

LOC285812 (Accession XP_(—)212055.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285812, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285812 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285812(Accession XP_(—)212055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285812.

LOC285813 (Accession XP_(—)212036.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285813(Accession XP_(—)212036.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285813.

LOC285822 (Accession XP_(—)209777.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285822 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285822, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285822 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:649, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285822(Accession XP_(—)209777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285822.

LOC285830 (Accession XP_(—)212043.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285830 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285830, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285830 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14138, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285830(Accession XP_(—)212043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285830.

LOC285843 (Accession XP_(—)212034.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285843 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285843BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285843, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285843BINDING SITE1 and LOC285843 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12028 andSEQ ID:3009 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285843(Accession XP_(—)212034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285843.

LOC285853 (Accession XP_(—)209779.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285853 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285853, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285853 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3638, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285853(Accession XP_(—)209779.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285853.

LOC285896 (Accession XP_(—)209806.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285896 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285896BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285896, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285896BINDING SITE1 and LOC285896 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13183 andSEQ ID:19678 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285896(Accession XP_(—)209806.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285896.

LOC285922 (Accession XP_(—)209822.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285922 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285922BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285922, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285922BINDING SITE1 and LOC285922 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13183 andSEQ ID:19678 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285922(Accession XP_(—)209822.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285922.

LOC285936 (Accession XP_(—)209834.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285936 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285936, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285936 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5346, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285936(Accession XP_(—)209834.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285936.

LOC285946 (Accession XP_(—)212103.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18469, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285946(Accession XP_(—)212103.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285946.

LOC285952 (Accession XP_(—)209821.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285952 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285952BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285952, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285952BINDING SITE1 and LOC285952 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10251 andSEQ ID:13737 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285952(Accession XP_(—)209821.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285952.

LOC285961 (Accession XP_(—)209833.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285961 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285961, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285961 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4709, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285961(Accession XP_(—)209833.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285961.

LOC285972 (Accession XP_(—)212105.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285972 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285972, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285972 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1250, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285972(Accession XP_(—)212105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285972.

LOC285981 (Accession XP_(—)212114.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285981 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285981, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285981 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285981(Accession XP_(—)212114.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285981.

LOC285989 (Accession XP_(—)212111.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285989 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285989, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285989 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9996, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285989(Accession XP_(—)212111.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285989.

LOC285999 (Accession XP_(—)212120.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14823, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC285999(Accession XP_(—)212120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285999.

LOC286030 (Accession XP_(—)209868.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286030 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286030, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286030 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8761, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286030(Accession XP_(—)209868.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286030.

LOC286039 (Accession XP_(—)209873.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286039 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286039(Accession XP_(—)209873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286039.

LOC286052 (Accession XP_(—)212152.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286052 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286052, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286052 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12351, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286052(Accession XP_(—)212152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286052.

LOC286059 (Accession XP_(—)212156.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286059 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286059, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286059 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1551, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286059(Accession XP_(—)212156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286059.

LOC286077 (Accession XP_(—)209892.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286077(Accession XP_(—)209892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286077.

LOC286078 (Accession XP_(—)212163.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286078 BINDING SITE1 through LOC286078BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286078, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286078BINDING SITE1 through LOC286078 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:8761,SEQ ID:18097 and SEQ ID:7215 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286078(Accession XP_(—)212163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286078.

LOC286170 (Accession XP_(—)212211.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286170 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286170, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286170 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20073, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286170(Accession XP_(—)212211.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286170.

LOC286215 (Accession XP_(—)212228.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286215 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286215, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286215 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286215(Accession XP_(—)212228.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286215.

LOC286218 (Accession XP_(—)212235.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286218 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286218, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286218 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4345, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286218(Accession XP_(—)212235.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286218.

LOC286235 (Accession XP_(—)212238.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286235 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286235BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286235, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286235BINDING SITE1 and LOC286235 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7295 andSEQ ID:8806 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286235(Accession XP_(—)212238.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286235.

LOC286237 (Accession XP_(—)212241.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286237 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286237BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286237, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286237BINDING SITE1 and LOC286237 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8806 andSEQ ID:7295 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286237(Accession XP_(—)212241.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286237.

LOC286245 (Accession XP_(—)212244.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286245 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286245, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286245 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10128, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286245(Accession XP_(—)212244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286245.

LOC286341 (Accession XP_(—)212278.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286341 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286341, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286341 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2204, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286341(Accession XP_(—)212278.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286341.

LOC286354 (Accession XP_(—)212286.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286354 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286354, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286354 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10895, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286354(Accession XP_(—)212286.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286354.

LOC286381 (Accession XP_(—)212298.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286381 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286381, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286381 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15760, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286381(Accession XP_(—)212298.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286381.

LOC286395 (Accession XP_(—)212308.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15494, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286395(Accession XP_(—)212308.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286395.

LOC286401 (Accession XP_(—)212310.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286401 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286401, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286401 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6157, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286401(Accession XP_(—)212310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286401.

LOC286467 (Accession XP_(—)210063.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286467 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286467, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286467 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286467(Accession XP_(—)210063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286467.

LOC286553 (Accession XP_(—)212340.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286553 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286553, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286553 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12740, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC286553(Accession XP_(—)212340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286553.

LOC338565 (Accession XP_(—)294653.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338565 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338565BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338565, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338565BINDING SITE1 and LOC338565 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4912 andSEQ ID:13157 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC338565(Accession XP_(—)294653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338565.

LOC338575 (Accession XP_(—)290473.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338575 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338575, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338575 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC338575(Accession XP_(—)290473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338575.

LOC338638 (Accession XP_(—)294671.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338638 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338638, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338638 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19998, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC338638(Accession XP_(—)294671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338638.

LOC338645 (Accession XP_(—)290494.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338645 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338645, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338645 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7837, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC338645(Accession XP_(—)290494.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338645.

LOC338731 (Accession XP_(—)294688.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338731 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338731BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338731, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338731BINDING SITE1 and LOC338731 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17885 andSEQ ID:12023 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC338731(Accession XP_(—)294688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338731.

LOC338739 (Accession XP_(—)294690.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338739 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338739, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338739 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16372, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC338739(Accession XP_(—)294690.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338739.

LOC338773 (Accession XP_(—)290570.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338773 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338773, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338773 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18646, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC338773(Accession XP_(—)290570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338773.

LOC338899 (Accession XP_(—)294740.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9873, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC338899(Accession XP_(—)294740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338899.

LOC338923 (Accession XP_(—)294742.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338923 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338923, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338923 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9896, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC338923(Accession XP_(—)294742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338923.

LOC339078 (Accession XP_(—)290692.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339078 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339078, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339078 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16281, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC339078(Accession XP_(—)290692.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339078.

LOC339324 (Accession XP_(—)290838.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339324 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339324, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339324 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17237, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC339324(Accession XP_(—)290838.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339324.

LOC339448 (Accession XP_(—)290902.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339448 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339448, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339448 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14659, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC339448(Accession XP_(—)290902.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339448.

LOC339492 (Accession XP_(—)290919.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339492 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339492, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339492 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC339492(Accession XP_(—)290919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339492.

LOC339545 (Accession XP_(—)290946.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339545 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339545, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339545 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19920, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC339545(Accession XP_(—)290946.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339545.

LOC339553 (Accession XP_(—)290949.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339553 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339553, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339553 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19920, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC339553(Accession XP_(—)290949.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339553.

LOC339600 (Accession XP_(—)295014.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339600 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339600, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339600 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10808, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC339600(Accession XP_(—)295014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339600.

LOC339622 (Accession XP_(—)295016.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339622 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339622, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339622 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1892, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC339622(Accession XP_(—)295016.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339622.

LOC339659 (Accession XP_(—)290981.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339659 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339659, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339659 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19261, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC339659(Accession XP_(—)290981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339659.

LOC339809 (Accession XP_(—)291020.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339809 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339809, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339809 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1251, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC339809(Accession XP_(—)291020.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339809.

LOC339832 (Accession XP_(—)295079.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339832 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339832, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339832 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14207, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC339832(Accession XP_(—)295079.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339832.

LOC339833 (Accession XP_(—)291031.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339833 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339833BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339833, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339833BINDING SITE1 and LOC339833 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18479 andSEQ ID:17916 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC339833(Accession XP_(—)291031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339833.

LOC339909 (Accession XP_(—)291069.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC339909(Accession XP_(—)291069.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339909.

LOC340037 (Accession XP_(—)295137.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340037 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340037, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340037 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC340037(Accession XP_(—)295137.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340037.

LOC340065 (Accession XP_(—)295146.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340065 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340065, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340065 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11211, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC340065(Accession XP_(—)295146.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340065.

LOC340109 (Accession XP_(—)295156.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340109 BINDING SITE1 and LOC340109BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC340109, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340109BINDING SITE1 and LOC340109 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9847 andSEQ ID:2492 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC340109(Accession XP_(—)295156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340109.

LOC340138 (Accession XP_(—)291153.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340138 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340138, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340138 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10831, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC340138(Accession XP_(—)291153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340138.

LOC340156 (Accession XP_(—)291158.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340156 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340156, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340156 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:765, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC340156(Accession XP_(—)291158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340156.

LOC340259 (Accession XP_(—)295190.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340259 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340259, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340259 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12172, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC340259(Accession XP_(—)295190.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340259.

LOC340390 (Accession XP_(—)291269.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340390 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340390, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340390 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC340390(Accession XP_(—)291269.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340390.

LOC340408 (Accession XP_(—)291274.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8761, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC340408(Accession XP_(—)291274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340408.

LOC340528 (Accession XP_(—)295268.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340528 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340528, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340528 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9710, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC340528(Accession XP_(—)295268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340528.

LOC340547 (Accession XP_(—)291331.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340547 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340547, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340547 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13947, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC340547(Accession XP_(—)291331.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340547.

LOC342926 (Accession XP_(—)292790.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342926 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342926, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342926 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4809, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC342926(Accession XP_(—)292790.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342926.

LOC344805 (Accession XP_(—)293599.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC344805 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC344805, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC344805 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC344805(Accession XP_(—)293599.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC344805.

LOC345275 (Accession NP_(—)835236.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC345275 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC345275, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC345275 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9847, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC345275(Accession NP_(—)835236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC345275.

LOC347803 (Accession XP_(—)302604.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347803 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347803, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347803 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19575, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC347803(Accession XP_(—)302604.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347803.

LOC347905 (Accession XP_(—)302624.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347905 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347905, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347905 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7074, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC347905(Accession XP_(—)302624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347905.

LOC348075 (Accession XP_(—)302653.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348075 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348075, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348075 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12676, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC348075(Accession XP_(—)302653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348075.

LOC348094 (Accession XP_(—)300615.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348094 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348094BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348094, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348094BINDING SITE1 and LOC348094 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16360 andSEQ ID:16871 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC348094(Accession XP_(—)300615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348094.

LOC348208 (Accession XP_(—)302683.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348208 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348208, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348208 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17011, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC348208(Accession XP_(—)302683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348208.

LOC348235 (Accession XP_(—)300670.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348235 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348235, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348235 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4503, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC348235(Accession XP_(—)300670.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348235.

LOC348262 (Accession XP_(—)300683.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348262 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348262, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348262 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC348262(Accession XP_(—)300683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348262.

LOC348396 (Accession XP_(—)300729.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348396 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348396BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348396, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348396BINDING SITE1 and LOC348396 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2104 andSEQ ID:10170 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC348396(Accession XP_(—)300729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348396.

LOC348402 (Accession XP_(—)300730.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348402 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348402, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348402 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC348402(Accession XP_(—)300730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348402.

LOC348428 (Accession XP_(—)302753.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348428 BINDING SITE1 through LOC348428BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348428, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348428BINDING SITE1 through LOC348428 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:2400,SEQ ID:1361 and SEQ ID:7896 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC348428(Accession XP_(—)302753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348428.

LOC348460 (Accession XP_(—)300743.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348460 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348460, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348460 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13251, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC348460(Accession XP_(—)300743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348460.

LOC348492 (Accession XP_(—)300758.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348492 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348492, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348492 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19920, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC348492(Accession XP_(—)300758.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348492.

LOC348567 (Accession XP_(—)300378.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348567 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348567, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348567 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5965, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC348567(Accession XP_(—)300378.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348567.

LOC348699 (Accession XP_(—)300816.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348699 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348699, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348699 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13715, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC348699(Accession XP_(—)300816.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348699.

LOC348797 (Accession XP_(—)302888.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348797 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348797, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348797 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7313, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC348797(Accession XP_(—)302888.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348797.

LOC348798 (Accession XP_(—)300845.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348798 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348798BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348798, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348798BINDING SITE1 and LOC348798 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3079 andSEQ ID:12640 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC348798(Accession XP_(—)300845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348798.

LOC348888 (Accession XP_(—)302910.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348888 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348888BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348888, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348888BINDING SITE1 and LOC348888 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:473 and SEQID:5196 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC348888(Accession XP_(—)302910.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348888.

LOC348947 (Accession XP_(—)302929.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1705, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC348947(Accession XP_(—)302929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348947.

LOC349075 (Accession XP_(—)300932.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349075 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349075, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349075 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17749, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC349075(Accession XP_(—)300932.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349075.

LOC349170 (Accession XP_(—)300969.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349170 BINDING SITE1 through LOC349170BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349170, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349170BINDING SITE1 through LOC349170 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:13113,SEQ ID:5467 and SEQ ID:11095 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC349170(Accession XP_(—)300969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349170.

LOC349251 (Accession XP_(—)300251.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349251 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349251, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349251 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3623, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC349251(Accession XP_(—)300251.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349251.

LOC349261 (Accession XP_(—)300998.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349261 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349261, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349261 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8011, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC349261(Accession XP_(—)300998.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349261.

LOC349272 (Accession XP_(—)303013.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349272 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349272, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349272 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC349272(Accession XP_(—)303013.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349272.

LOC349279 (Accession XP_(—)303015.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349279 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349279, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349279 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC349279(Accession XP_(—)303015.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349279.

LOC349301 (Accession XP_(—)303022.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349301 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349301, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349301 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC349301(Accession XP_(—)303022.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349301.

LOC349305 (Accession XP_(—)301019.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349305 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349305, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349305 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5500, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC349305(Accession XP_(—)301019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349305.

LOC349306 (Accession XP_(—)303023.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349306 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349306, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349306 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC349306(Accession XP_(—)303023.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349306.

LOC349360 (Accession XP_(—)088528.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349360 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349360, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349360 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC349360(Accession XP_(—)088528.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349360.

LOC349408 (Accession XP_(—)303044.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349408 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349408BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349408, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349408BINDING SITE1 and LOC349408 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19208 andSEQ ID:15314 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC349408(Accession XP_(—)303044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349408.

LOC349440 (Accession XP_(—)300513.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349440 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349440, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349440 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3639, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC349440(Accession XP_(—)300513.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349440.

LOC51186 (Accession NP_(—)057387.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51186 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11729, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC51186(Accession NP_(—)057387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51186.

LOC57146 (Accession NP_(—)065155.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC57146 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57146,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57146 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1187, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC57146(Accession NP_(—)065155.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC57146.

LOC90408 (Accession XP_(—)031517.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90408 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90408,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90408 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18503, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC90408(Accession XP_(—)031517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90408.

LOC90806 (Accession NP_(—)653168.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90806 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90806,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90806 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16793, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC90806(Accession NP_(—)653168.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90806.

LOC91056 (Accession NP_(—)612377.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91056 BINDING SITE1 and LOC91056BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC91056, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC91056 BINDING SITE1 and LOC91056 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:4090 and SEQ ID:13610 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC91056(Accession NP_(—)612377.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91056.

LOC91115 (Accession XP_(—)036218.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91115 BINDING SITE1 and LOC91115BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC91115, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91115BINDING SITE1 and LOC91115 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4889 and SEQID:12496 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC91115(Accession XP_(—)036218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91115.

LOC91250 (Accession XP_(—)037135.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91250 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91250,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91250 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC91250(Accession XP_(—)037135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91250.

LOC91549 (Accession XP_(—)039115.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91549 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91549,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91549 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7060, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC91549(Accession XP_(—)039115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91549.

LOC92148 (Accession XP_(—)043160.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92148 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92148,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92148 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14963, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC92148(Accession XP_(—)043160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92148.

LOC92597 (Accession NP_(—)775739.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92597 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92597,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92597 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9812, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC92597(Accession NP_(—)775739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92597.

LOC93349 (Accession NP_(—)612411.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93349 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93349,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93349 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of LOC93349(Accession NP_(—)612411.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93349.

Lanosterol synthase (2,3-oxidosqualene-lanosterol cyclase) (LSS,Accession NP_(—)002331.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LSS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LSS, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LSS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13480, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Lanosterolsynthase (2,3-oxidosqualene-lanosterol cyclase) (LSS, AccessionNP_(—)002331.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LSS.

Male germ cell-associated kinase (MAK, Accession NP_(—)005897.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAK BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MAK, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7895, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Male germcell-associated kinase (MAK, Accession NP_(—)005897.1), a gene whichplays an important role in spermatogenesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MAK.

The function of MAK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Mannosidase, beta a,lysosomal-like (MANBAL, Accession NP_(—)071360.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MANBAL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MANBAL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MANBAL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12674, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Mannosidase, betaa, lysosomal-like (MANBAL, Accession NP_(—)071360.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MANBAL.

MAPA (Accession NP_(—)660299.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAPA BINDING SITE1 and MAPA BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byMAPA, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPA BINDING SITE1 andMAPA BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2128 and SEQ ID:9966 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MAPA (AccessionNP_(—)660299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPA.

Mads box transcription enhancer factor 2, polypeptide a (myocyteenhancer factor 2a) (MEF2A, Accession NP_(—)005578.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEF2A BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MEF2A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEF2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Mads boxtranscription enhancer factor 2, polypeptide a (myocyte enhancer factor2a) (MEF2A, Accession NP_(—)005578.1), a gene which binds a consensussequence that regulates transcription. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MEF2A.

The function of MEF2A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Mediterranean fever(MEFV, Accession NP_(—)000234.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MEFV BINDING SITE1 and MEFV BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byMEFV, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEFV BINDING SITE1 andMEFV BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12378 and SEQ ID:3905respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Mediterraneanfever (MEFV, Accession NP_(—)000234.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MEFV.

Antigen p97 (melanoma associated) identified by monoclonal antibodies133.2 and 96.5 (MFI2, Accession NP_(—)201573.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MFI2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MFI2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MFI2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19559, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Antigen p97(melanoma associated) identified by monoclonal antibodies 133.2 and 96.5(MFI2, Accession NP_(—)201573.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MFI2.

MFTC (Accession NP_(—)110407.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MFTC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MFTC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MFTC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8527, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MFTC (AccessionNP_(—)110407.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MFTC.

MGC11102 (Accession NP_(—)115701.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC11102 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11102,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11102 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8801, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC11102(Accession NP_(—)115701.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC11102.

MGC12518 (Accession NP_(—)291026.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12518 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12518,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12518 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16735, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC12518(Accession NP_(—)291026.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12518.

MGC13071 (Accession NP_(—)116078.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13071 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13071,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13071 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20118, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC13071(Accession NP_(—)116078.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13071.

MGC13204 (Accession NP_(—)113653.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13204 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13204,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13204 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10962, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC13204(Accession NP_(—)113653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13204.

MGC14289 (Accession NP_(—)542391.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14289 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14289,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14289 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7116, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC14289(Accession NP_(—)542391.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14289.

MGC24180 (Accession NP_(—)689565.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC24180 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC24180,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC24180 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7412, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC24180(Accession NP_(—)689565.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC24180.

MGC27345 (Accession XP_(—)300964.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC27345 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MGC27345, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC27345BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7770, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC27345(Accession XP_(—)300964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC27345.

MGC29649 (Accession NP_(—)776171.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29649 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29649,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29649 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2841, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC29649(Accession NP_(—)776171.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29649.

MGC29891 (Accession NP_(—)653219.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29891 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29891,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29891 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6192, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC29891(Accession NP_(—)653219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29891.

MGC29898 (Accession NP_(—)659485.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29898 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29898,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29898 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8105, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC29898(Accession NP_(—)659485.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29898.

MGC3207 (Accession NP_(—)115661.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3207 BINDING SITE1 and MGC3207 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by MGC3207, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3207BINDING SITE1 and MGC3207 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16723 and SEQID:13361 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC3207(Accession NP_(—)115661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3207.

MGC33338 (Accession NP_(—)689579.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33338 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33338,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33338 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC33338(Accession NP_(—)689579.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33338.

MGC33637 (Accession NP_(—)689809.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33637 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33637,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33637 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC33637(Accession NP_(—)689809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33637.

MGC34132 (Accession XP_(—)291029.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34132 BINDING SITE1 and MGC34132BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC34132, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34132BINDING SITE1 and MGC34132 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7217 and SEQID:18011 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC34132(Accession XP_(—)291029.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34132.

MGC35048 (Accession NP_(—)694940.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35048 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35048,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35048 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16147, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC35048(Accession NP_(—)694940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35048.

MGC35468 (Accession NP_(—)694976.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35468 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35468,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35468 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17258, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC35468(Accession NP_(—)694976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35468.

MGC40168 (Accession NP_(—)714920.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40168 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40168,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40168 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6366, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC40168(Accession NP_(—)714920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40168.

MGC40579 (Accession NP_(—)689989.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40579 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40579,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40579 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18904, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC40579(Accession NP_(—)689989.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40579.

MGC43122 (Accession NP_(—)775784.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC43122 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC43122,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC43122 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19043, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC43122(Accession NP_(—)775784.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC43122.

MGC46336 (Accession XP_(—)290712.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC46336 BINDING SITE1 through MGC46336BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC46336, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC46336BINDING SITE1 through MGC46336 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:4916,SEQ ID:10377 and SEQ ID:5284 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC46336(Accession XP_(—)290712.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC46336.

MGC46732 (Accession NP_(—)714925.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC46732 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC46732,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC46732 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5120, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC46732(Accession NP_(—)714925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC46732.

MGC50452 (Accession NP_(—)775733.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50452 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC50452,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50452 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6275, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC50452(Accession NP_(—)775733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50452.

MGC50559 (Accession NP_(—)776163.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50559 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC50559,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50559 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19560, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGC50559(Accession NP_(—)776163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50559.

MGRN1 (Accession XP_(—)048119.4) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGRN1 BINDING SITE1 and MGRN1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byMGRN1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGRN1 BINDING SITE1 andMGRN1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16263 and SEQ ID:14616respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MGRN1 (AccessionXP_(—)048119.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGRN1.

Melan-a (MLANA, Accession NP_(—)005502.1) is another GAM7052 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MLANA BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMLANA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLANA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5470, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Melan-a (MLANA,Accession NP_(—)005502.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MLANA.

Melanoma-derived leucine zipper, extra-nuclear factor (MLZE, AccessionNP_113603.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MLZE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MLZE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MLZE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18046, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Melanoma-derivedleucine zipper, extra-nuclear factor (MLZE, Accession NP_(—)113603.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MLZE.

Matrix metalloproteinase-like 1 (MMPL1, Accession NP_(—)004133.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MMPL1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MMPL1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMMPL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10936, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Matrixmetalloproteinase-like 1 (MMPL1, Accession NP_(—)004133.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MMPL1.

moblak (Accession NP_(—)570719.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. moblak BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by moblak,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of moblak BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9025, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of moblak (AccessionNP_(—)570719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith moblak.

Molybdenum cofactor synthesis 1 (MOCS1, Accession NP_(—)005934.2) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOCS1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MOCS1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MOCS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16709,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Molybdenumcofactor synthesis 1 (MOCS1, Accession NP_(—)005934.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MOCS1.

Molybdenum cofactor synthesis 1 (MOCS1, Accession NP_(—)620306.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOCS1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MOCS1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MOCS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16709,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Molybdenumcofactor synthesis 1 (MOCS1, Accession NP_(—)620306.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MOCS1.

Molybdenum cofactor synthesis 1 (MOCS1, Accession NP_(—)005933.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOCS1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MOCS1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MOCS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16709,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Molybdenumcofactor synthesis 1 (MOCS1, Accession NP_(—)005933.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MOCS1.

Molybdenum cofactor synthesis 3 (MOCS3, Accession NP_(—)055299.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOCS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MOCS3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMOCS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12388, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Molybdenumcofactor synthesis 3 (MOCS3, Accession NP_(—)055299.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MOCS3.

Myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene (MPL, AccessionNP_(—)005364.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MPL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MPL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MPL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19484, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition ofMyeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene (MPL, AccessionNP_(—)005364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MPL.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l38 (MRPL38, Accession NP_115867.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL38BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPL38, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPL38 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15457, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l38 (MRPL38, Accession NP_(—)115867.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL38.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l44 (MRPL44, Accession NP_075066.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL44BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPL44, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPL44 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8317, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l44 (MRPL44, Accession NP_(—)075066.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL44.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l49 (MRPL49, Accession NP_004918.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL49BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPL49, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPL49 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13740, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l49 (MRPL49, Accession NP_(—)004918.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL49.

MSCP (Accession NP_(—)061049.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MSCP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMSCP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSCP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MSCP (AccessionNP_(—)061049.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MSCP.

MSTP028 (Accession NP_(—)114160.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MSTP028 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MSTP028,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSTP028 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14617, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MSTP028(Accession NP_(—)114160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MSTP028.

MtFMT (Accession NP_(—)640335.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MtFMT BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MtFMT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MtFMT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11229, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MtFMT (AccessionNP_(—)640335.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MtFMT.

MTH2 (Accession NP_(—)060753.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MTH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTH2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MTH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4662, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of MTH2 (AccessionNP_(—)060753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTH2.

Myosin 5c (MYO5C, Accession NP_(—)061198.1) is another GAM7052 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYO5C BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMYO5C, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYO5C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Myosin 5c (MYO5C,Accession NP_(—)061198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MYO5C.

NCAG1 (Accession NP_(—)115536.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NCAG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NCAG1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NCAG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9119, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of NCAG1 (AccessionNP_(—)115536.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NCAG1.

Nuclear receptor coactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NP_(—)054790.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NCOA6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNCOA6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8801, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NP_(—)054790.1), a gene which activatesgene transcription through ligand-dependent association withcoactivators. and therefore may be associated with Breast cancer.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Breast cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NCOA6.

The function of NCOA6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 interacting protein (NCOA6IP, Accession NP_(—)079107.5) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA6IPBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NCOA6IP, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NCOA6IP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16997, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 interacting protein (NCOA6IP, Accession NP_(—)079107.5).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NCOA6IP.

NDP52 (Accession NP_(—)005822.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NDP52 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDP52,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDP52 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13638, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of NDP52 (AccessionNP_(—)005822.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NDP52.

Neurofibromin 2 (bilateral acoustic neuroma) (NF2, AccessionNP_(—)057502.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1234, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Neurofibromin 2(bilateral acoustic neuroma) (NF2, Accession NP_(—)057502.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NF2.

Nescient helix loop helix 1 (NHLH1, Accession NP_(—)005589.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NHLH1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by NHLH1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NHLH1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10682, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Nescient helixloop helix 1 (NHLH1, Accession NP_(—)005589.1), a gene which may have arole in development of the nervous system. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NHLH1.

The function of NHLH1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM354.1. Nidogen (enactin)(NID, Accession NP_(—)002499.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NID BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NID, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NID BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10147, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Nidogen (enactin)(NID, Accession NP_(—)002499.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NID.

N-myristoyltransferase 1 (NMT1, Accession NP_(—)066565.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NMT1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by NMT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NMT1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14612, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition ofN-myristoyltransferase 1 (NMT1, Accession NP_(—)066565.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NMT1.

NOSIP (Accession NP_(—)057037.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NOSIP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NOSIP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NOSIP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4828, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of NOSIP (AccessionNP_(—)057037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NOSIP.

Nudix (nucleoside diphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 4 (NUDT4,Accession NP_(—)061967.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NUDT4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUDT4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUDT4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Nudix (nucleosidediphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 4 (NUDT4, AccessionNP_(—)061967.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUDT4.

Nuclear fragile x mental retardation protein interacting protein 1(NUFIP1, Accession NP_(—)036477.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NUFIP1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUFIP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUFIP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear fragile xmental retardation protein interacting protein 1 (NUFIP1, AccessionNP_(—)036477.1), a gene which binds and colocalizes with nuclear fragileX mental retardation protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NUFIP1.

The function of NUFIP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.2. Nuclear mitoticapparatus protein 1 (NUMA1, Accession NP_(—)006176.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NUMA1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NUMA1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUMA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13914, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear mitoticapparatus protein 1 (NUMA1, Accession NP_(—)006176.1), a gene which isnuclear mitotic apparatus protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NUMA1.

The function of NUMA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM133.1. Nucleoredoxin (NXN,Accession NP_(—)071908.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NXN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NXN, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NXN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10897, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoredoxin(NXN, Accession NP_(—)071908.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NXN.

Oral cancer overexpressed 1 (ORAOV1, Accession NP_(—)703152.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ORAOV1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ORAOV1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofORAOV1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8157, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Oral canceroverexpressed 1 (ORAOV1, Accession NP_(—)703152.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ORAOV1.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)653081.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)653081.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL2.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)055650.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)055650.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL2.

Pas domain containing serine/threonine kinase (PASK, AccessionNP_(—)055963.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PASK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PASK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PASK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9616, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Pas domaincontaining serine/threonine kinase (PASK, Accession NP_(—)055963.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PASK.

Protocadherin alpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA9 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHA9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11228, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1), a gene which is acalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA9.

The function of PCDHA9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Phosphodiesterase 6b,cgmp-specific, rod, beta (congenital stationary night blindness 3,autosomal dominant) (PDE6B, Accession NP_(—)000274.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE6B BINDING SITE1 andPDE6B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by PDE6B, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPDE6B BINDING SITE1 and PDE6B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7445 andSEQ ID:9847 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase6b, cgmp-specific, rod, beta (congenital stationary night blindness 3,autosomal dominant) (PDE6B, Accession NP_(—)000274.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDE6B.

Pellino homolog 1 (drosophila) (PELI1, Accession NP_(—)065702.2) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PELI1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PELI1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPELI1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10821, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Pellino homolog 1(drosophila) (PELI1, Accession NP_(—)065702.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PELI1.

Period homolog 2 (drosophila) (PER2, Accession NP_(—)073728.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PER2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PER2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PER2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18316, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Period homolog 2(drosophila) (PER2, Accession NP_(—)073728.1), a gene which Periodhomolog 2; putative circadian clock protein; has a PAS dimerizationdomain and therefore may be associated with Familial advancedsleep-phase syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Familial advanced sleep-phasesyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withPER2.

The function of PER2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. PHAX (AccessionNP_(—)115553.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PHAX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PHAX, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PHAX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14737, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of PHAX (AccessionNP_(—)115553.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PHAX.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 2, beta polypeptide (PIK3C2B, AccessionNP_(—)002637.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PIK3C2B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3C2B, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PIK3C2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16722,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 2, beta polypeptide (PIK3C2B, AccessionNP_(—)002637.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PIK3C2B.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic, delta polypeptide (PIK3CD,Accession NP_(—)005017.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIK3CD BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3CD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIK3CD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic, delta polypeptide (PIK3CD,Accession NP_(—)005017.2), a gene which regulating cell growth.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PIK3CD.

The function of PIK3CD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Pbx/knotted 1 homeobox1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PKNOX1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PKNOX1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PKNOX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Pbx/knotted 1homeobox 1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2), a gene which may regulategene expression and control cell differentiation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PKNOX1.

The function of PKNOX1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Phospholipase c, delta3 (PLCD3, Accession NP_(—)588614.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PLCD3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PLCD3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLCD3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11178, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Phospholipase c,delta 3 (PLCD3, Accession NP_(—)588614.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PLCD3.

Paraneoplastic antigen ma2 (PNMA2, Accession NP_(—)009188.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PNMA2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PNMA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PNMA2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10897, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Paraneoplasticantigen ma2 (PNMA2, Accession NP_(—)009188.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PNMA2.

POLD3 (Accession XP_(—)166243.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. POLD3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POLD3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLD3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of POLD3 (AccessionXP_(—)166243.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith POLD3.

Pou domain, class 2, associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, AccessionNP_(—)006226.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POU2AF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POU2AF1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of POU2AF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16360,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class2, associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, Accession NP_(—)006226.1), a genewhich is a transcriptional coactivator that specifically associates witheither oct1 or oct2 and therefore may be associated with A form ofb-cell leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of A form of b-cell leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POU2AF1.

The function of POU2AF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. PP1665 (AccessionNP_(—)110419.3) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PP1665 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PP1665, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PP1665 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15458, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of PP1665 (AccessionNP_(—)110419.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP1665.

Protein phosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)690911.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPEF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)690911.1), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Protein phosphatase, efhand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, Accession NP_(—)690910.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPEF2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16723,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)690910.1), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Protein phosphatase, efhand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, Accession NP_(—)006230.2) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPEF2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16723,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)006230.2), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Ptprf interactingprotein, binding protein 1 (liprin beta 1) (PPFIBP1, AccessionNP_(—)003613.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPFIBP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9291, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Ptprf interactingprotein, binding protein 1 (liprin beta 1) (PPFIBP1, AccessionNP_(—)003613.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPFIBP1.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, AccessionNP_(—)005029.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPID BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPID, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPID BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10127, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, Accession NP_(—)005029.1), a genewhich catalyzes the cis-trans isomerization of proline imidic peptidebonds in oligopeptides. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPID.

The function of PPID and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Protein phosphatase 1,regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 16b (PPP1R16B, Accession NP_(—)056383.1)is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP1R16BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PPP1R16B, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PPP1R16B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4482, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 16b (PPP1R16B, AccessionNP_(—)056383.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R16B.

Protein kinase, interferon-inducible double stranded rna dependent(PRKR, Accession NP_(—)002750.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRKR BINDING SITE1 and PRKR BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byPRKR, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKR BINDING SITE1 andPRKR BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15131 and SEQ ID:14827respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,interferon-inducible double stranded rna dependent (PRKR, AccessionNP_(—)002750.1), a gene which catalyze the phosphorylation of the alphasubunit of eif2. and therefore may be associated with Huntington'sdisease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Huntington's disease, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRKR.

The function of PRKR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Protein kinase, lysinedeficient 3 (PRKWNK3, Accession NP_(—)065973.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKWNK3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PRKWNK3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKWNK3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5689, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,lysine deficient 3 (PRKWNK3, Accession NP_(—)065973.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PRKWNK3.

Prion protein 2 (dublet) (PRND, Accession NP_(—)036541.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRND BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PRND, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRNDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14582, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Prion protein 2(dublet) (PRND, Accession NP_(—)036541.1), a gene which is similar toprion protein PRNP. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRND.

The function of PRND and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. PRO0971 (AccessionNP_(—)061039.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRO0971 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0971, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRO0971 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7840, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of PRO0971(Accession NP_(—)061039.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0971.

Proline-serine-threonine phosphatase interacting protein 2 (PSTPIP2,Accession NP_(—)077748.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSTPIP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSTPIP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSTPIP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8011, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition ofProline-serine-threonine phosphatase interacting protein 2 (PSTPIP2,Accession NP_(—)077748.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PSTPIP2.

Prostaglandin e synthase (PTGES, Accession NP_(—)004869.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGES BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PTGES, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGESBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12377, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin esynthase (PTGES, Accession NP_(—)004869.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGES.

Prostaglandin i2 (prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, AccessionNP_(—)000952.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTGIS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTGIS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTGIS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8761, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin i2(prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, Accession NP_(—)000952.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the isomerization of prostaglandin h2 to prostacyclin(=prostaglandin i2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTGIS.

The function of PTGIS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type 18 (brain-derived) (PTPN18, AccessionNP_(—)055184.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPN18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTPN18, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTPN18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17110, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type 18 (brain-derived) (PTPN18, AccessionNP_(—)055184.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PTPN18.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, AccessionNP_(—)008981.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18384, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, Accession NP_(—)008981.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRT.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, AccessionNP_(—)573400.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18384, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, Accession NP_(—)573400.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRT.

RAB11-FIP4 (Accession NP_(—)116321.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB11-FIP4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRAB11-FIP4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB11-FIP4 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1607, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of RAB11-FIP4(Accession NP_(—)116321.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB11-FIP4.

Rab33b, member ras oncogene family (RAB33B, Accession NP_(—)112586.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB33BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB33B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB33B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19271, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Rab33b, memberras oncogene family (RAB33B, Accession NP_(—)112586.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB33B.

Rab34, member ras oncogene family (RAB34, Accession NP_(—)114140.2) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB34BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB34, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB34 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8691, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Rab34, member rasoncogene family (RAB34, Accession NP_(—)114140.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB34.

Rab36, member ras oncogene family (RAB36, Accession NP_(—)004905.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB36BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB36, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB36 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2107, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Rab36, member rasoncogene family (RAB36, Accession NP_(—)004905.1), a gene which isinvolved in protein transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB36.

The function of RAB36 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. RAI (AccessionNP_(—)006654.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RAI BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAI, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13915, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of RAI (AccessionNP_(—)006654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAI.

Rap1, gtpase activating protein 1 (RAP1GA1, Accession NP_(—)002876.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAP1GA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAP1GA1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RAP1GA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16882, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Rap1, gtpaseactivating protein 1 (RAP1GA1, Accession NP_(—)002876.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAP1GA1.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739580.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9279, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739580.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)055552.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9279, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)055552.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739579.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9279, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739579.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Rna binding motif protein 8a (RBM8A, Accession NP_(—)005096.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBM8ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RBM8A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRBM8A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18273, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Rna binding motifprotein 8a (RBM8A, Accession NP_(—)005096.1), a gene which involves inthe pathway of gene expression postsplicing nuclear preexport mRNPs, andnewly exported cytoplasmic mRNPs. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RBM8A.

The function of RBM8A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. RDH13 (AccessionNP_(—)612421.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RDH13 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RDH13, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RDH13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7857, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of RDH13 (AccessionNP_(—)612421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RDH13.

Rhesus blood group, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057208.2) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RHD BINDING SITE1and RHD BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RHD, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:8197 and SEQ ID:13068 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Rhesus bloodgroup, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057208.2), a gene which Majorantigen of the RH system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RHD.

The function of RHD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Rhesus blood group, dantigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057309.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RHD, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:8197 and SEQ ID:13068 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Rhesus bloodgroup, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057309.2), a gene which Majorantigen of the RH system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RHD.

The function of RHD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. RINZF (AccessionNP_(—)076418.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RINZF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RINZF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RINZF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3551, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of RINZF (AccessionNP_(—)076418.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RINZF.

RNF137 (Accession NP_(—)060543.4) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF137 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNF137,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF137 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4953, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of RNF137 (AccessionNP_(—)060543.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF137.

RNF144 (Accession NP_(—)055561.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF144 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNF144,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF144 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1187, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of RNF144 (AccessionNP_(—)055561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF144.

Ring finger protein 3 (RNF3, Accession NP_(—)006306.2) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RNF3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RNF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6218, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein 3 (RNF3, Accession NP_(—)006306.2), a gene which is amitogen-activated nuclear kinase involved in signal transduction.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RNF3.

The function of RNF3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Retinitis pigmentosa 2(x-linked recessive) (RP2, Accession NP_(—)008846.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10728, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Retinitispigmentosa 2 (x-linked recessive) (RP2, Accession NP_(—)008846.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RP2.

Rabphilin 3a-like (without c2 domains) (RPH3AL, AccessionNP_(—)008918.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RPH3AL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RPH3AL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RPH3AL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2060, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Rabphilin 3a-like(without c2 domains) (RPH3AL, Accession NP_(—)008918.1), a gene which isa protein transporter. could play a role in neurotransmitter release byregulating membrane flow in the nerve terminal. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RPH3AL.

The function of RPH3AL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. RPP30 (AccessionNP_(—)006404.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RPP30 BINDING SITE1 and RPP30 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by RPP30,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RPP30 BINDING SITE1 andRPP30 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14044 and SEQ ID:17179respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of RPP30 (AccessionNP_(—)006404.1), a gene which is a component of ribonuclease p thatprocesses 5′ ends of precursor tRNAs. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RPP30.

The function of RPP30 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Sarcoma amplifiedsequence (SAS, Accession NP_(—)005972.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SAS BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SAS,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SAS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12782, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Sarcoma amplifiedsequence (SAS, Accession NP_(—)005972.1), a gene which is a member ofthe transmembrane 4 superfamily (TM4SF) and may be involved ingrowth-related cellular processes T. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SAS.

The function of SAS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM88.1. Sterol-c4-methyloxidase-like (SC4MOL, Accession NP_(—)006736.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SC4MOL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SC4MOL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SC4MOL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1187, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Sterol-c4-methyloxidase-like (SC4MOL, Accession NP_(—)006736.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SC4MOL.

Scan domain containing 2 (SCAND2, Accession NP_(—)071333.2) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCAND2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SCAND2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SCAND2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13669, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Scan domaincontaining 2 (SCAND2, Accession NP_(—)071333.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SCAND2.

SCN3B (Accession NP_(—)060870.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCN3B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCN3B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCN3B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6424, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of SCN3B (AccessionNP_(—)060870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCN3B.

SDS-RS1 (Accession NP_(—)612441.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SDS-RS1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SDS-RS1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SDS-RS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of SDS-RS1(Accession NP_(—)612441.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SDS-RS1.

Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEDL BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SEDL, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEDLBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16885, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition ofSpondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1), agene which may play role in vesicular transport from endoplasmicreticulum to golgi. and therefore may be associated withSpondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with SEDL.

The function of SEDL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Sema domain,immunoglobulin domain (ig), transmembrane domain (tm) and shortcytoplasmic domain, (semaphorin) 4g (SEMA4G, Accession NP_(—)060363.2)is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEMA4GBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SEMA4G, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSEMA4G BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6560, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Sema domain,immunoglobulin domain (ig), transmembrane domain (tm) and shortcytoplasmic domain, (semaphorin) 4g (SEMA4G, Accession NP_(—)060363.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SEMA4G.

Selenoprotein n, 1 (SEPN1, Accession NP_(—)065184.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEPN1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SEPN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEPN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16360, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Selenoprotein n,1 (SEPN1, Accession NP_(—)065184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SEPN1.

Small edrk-rich factor 1a (telomeric) (SERF1A, Accession NP_068802.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF1ABINDING SITE1 and SERF1A BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SERF1A, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SERF1A BINDING SITE1 and SERF1A BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:12128 and SEQ ID:13493 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1a (telomeric) (SERF1A, Accession NP_(—)068802.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1A.

Small edrk-rich factor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NP_075267.1)is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF1BBINDING SITE1 and SERF1B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SERF1B, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SERF1B BINDING SITE1 and SERF1B BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:13493 and SEQ ID:12128 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NP_(—)075267.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1B.

Splicing factor 3a, subunit 3, 60 kda (SF3A3, Accession NP_(—)006793.1)is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SF3A3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SF3A3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSF3A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5836, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Splicing factor3a, subunit 3, 60 kda (SF3A3, Accession NP_(—)006793.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SF3A3.

Sideroflexin 2 (SFXN2, Accession NP_(—)849189.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFXN2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SFXN2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SFXN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16442, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Sideroflexin 2(SFXN2, Accession NP_(—)849189.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFXN2.

Sideroflexin 2 (SFXN2, Accession XP_(—)058359.2) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFXN2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SFXN2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SFXN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16442, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Sideroflexin 2(SFXN2, Accession XP_(—)058359.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFXN2.

Shc (src homology 2 domain containing) transforming protein 1 (SHC1,Accession NP_(—)003020.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SHC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SHC1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SHC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15883, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Shc (src homology2 domain containing) transforming protein 1 (SHC1, AccessionNP_(—)003020.1), a gene which couples activated growth factor receptorsto a signaling pathway. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SHC1.

The function of SHC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM868.1. Short stature homeobox(SHOX, Accession NP_(—)006874.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SHOX BINDING SITE1 and SHOX BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SHOX, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SHOX BINDING SITE1 and SHOX BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:8761 and SEQ ID:2823 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Short staturehomeobox (SHOX, Accession NP_(—)006874.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SHOX.

Signal-regulatory protein beta 1 (SIRPB1, Accession NP_(—)006056.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIRPB1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SIRPB1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSIRPB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16887, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Signal-regulatoryprotein beta 1 (SIRPB1, Accession NP_(—)006056.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SIRPB1.

Solute carrier family 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 8(SLC12A8, Accession NP_(—)078904.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC12A8 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC12A8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC12A8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17034, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 8 (SLC12A8,Accession NP_(—)078904.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC12A8.

Solute carrier family 15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1 (SLC15A1,Accession NP_(—)005064.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC15A1 BINDING SITE1 and SLC15A1 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby SLC15A1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC15A1 BINDING SITE1and SLC15A1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15654 and SEQ ID:12924respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1 (SLC15A1, AccessionNP_(—)005064.1), a gene which is a H(+)-coupled peptide transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC15A1.

The function of SLC15A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Solute carrier family19, member 3 (SLC19A3, Accession NP_(—)079519.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC19A3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SLC19A3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC19A3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1083, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 19, member 3 (SLC19A3, Accession NP_(—)079519.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC19A3.

Solute carrier family 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 10(SLC2A10, Accession NP_(—)110404.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC2A10 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC2A10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC2A10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17326, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 10 (SLC2A10,Accession NP_(—)110404.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC2A10.

SLC30A5 (Accession NP_(—)076960.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC30A5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SLC30A5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC30A5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5862, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of SLC30A5(Accession NP_(—)076960.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC30A5.

SLC30A6 (Accession NP_(—)060434.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC30A6 BINDING SITE1 and SLC30A6 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by SLC30A6, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC30A6BINDING SITE1 and SLC30A6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15429 and SEQID:8012 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of SLC30A6(Accession NP_(—)060434.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC30A6.

Solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter), member 14(SLC6A14, Accession NP_(—)009162.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC6A14 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC6A14,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC6A14 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15390, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 6 (neurotransmitter transporter), member 14 (SLC6A14, AccessionNP_(—)009162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC6A14.

Solute carrier family 9 (sodium/hydrogen exchanger), isoform 5 (SLC9A5,Accession NP_(—)004585.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC9A5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC9A5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC9A5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2167, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 9 (sodium/hydrogen exchanger), isoform 5 (SLC9A5, AccessionNP_(—)004585.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC9A5.

SMAC (Accession NP_(—)620308.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SMAC BINDING SITE1 and SMAC BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SMAC, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SMAC BINDING SITE1 and SMAC BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:11548 and SEQ ID:2683 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of SMAC (AccessionNP_(—)620308.1), a gene which promotes apoptosis via caspase activation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SMAC.

The function of SMAC and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1.Synaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)003816.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNAP23 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP23,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNAP23 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)003816.2), a gene which is essential component of the highaffinity receptor for the general membrane fusion machinery.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNAP23.

The function of SNAP23 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Synaptosomal-associatedprotein, 23 kda (SNAP23, Accession NP_(—)570710.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNAP23 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP23, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNAP23 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9468, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)570710.1), a gene which is essential component of the highaffinity receptor for the general membrane fusion machinery.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNAP23.

The function of SNAP23 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. SNARK (AccessionNP_(—)112214.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNARK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNARK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SNARK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1482, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of SNARK (AccessionNP_(—)112214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNARK.

SNX22 (Accession NP_(—)079074.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX22 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX22,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of SNX22 (AccessionNP_(—)079074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX22.

SNX27 (Accession NP_(—)112180.4) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX27 BINDING SITE1 and SNX27 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded bySNX27, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX27 BINDING SITE1 andSNX27 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2903 and SEQ ID:4461respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of SNX27 (AccessionNP_(—)112180.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX27.

Speckle-type poz protein (SPOP, Accession NP_(—)003554.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPOP BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SPOP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPOPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6561, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Speckle-type pozprotein (SPOP, Accession NP_(—)003554.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPOP.

Serum response factor (c-fos serum response element-bindingtranscription factor) (SRF, Accession NP_(—)003122.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRF BINDING SITE1 and SRFBINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by SRF, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRFBINDING SITE1 and SRF BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2413 and SEQID:1206 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Serum responsefactor (c-fos serum response element-binding transcription factor) (SRF,Accession NP_(—)003122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SRF.

Sarcalumenin (SRL, Accession XP_(—)064152.3) is another GAM7052 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Sarcalumenin(SRL, Accession XP_(—)064152.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SRL.

STAF65(gamma) (Accession NP_(—)055675.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. STAF65(gamma) BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTAF65(gamma), corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSTAF65(gamma) BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4663, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of STAF65(gamma)(Accession NP_(—)055675.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STAF65(gamma).

Stomatin (STOM, Accession NP_(—)004090.3) is another GAM7052 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STOM BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTOM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STOM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18019, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Stomatin (STOM,Accession NP_(—)004090.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STOM.

Synaptotagmin xi (SYT11, Accession NP_(—)689493.2) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT11 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1187, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin xi(SYT11, Accession NP_(—)689493.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT11.

Synaptotagmin xiii (SYT13, Accession NP_(—)065877.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT13 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT13, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12639, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagminxiii (SYT13, Accession NP_(—)065877.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SYT13.

Taf7-like rna polymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associatedfactor, 50 kda (TAF7L, Accession NP_(—)079161.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAF7L BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TAF7L, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAF7L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5620, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Taf7-like rnapolymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associated factor, 50 kda(TAF7L, Accession NP_(—)079161.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TAF7L.

Tap binding protein (tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NP_(—)003181.3) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAPBPBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TAPBP, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TAPBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2176,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Tap bindingprotein (tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NP_(—)003181.3), a gene which isinvolved in MHC class I-restricted antigen processing. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TAPBP.

The function of TAPBP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. T-box 5 (TBX5,Accession NP_(—)542448.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TBX5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byTBX5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBX5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11145, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of T-box 5 (TBX5,Accession NP_(—)542448.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TBX5.

T-box 5 (TBX5, Accession NP_(—)000183.2) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TBX5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBX5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11145, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of T-box 5 (TBX5,Accession NP_(—)000183.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TBX5.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)055233.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3638, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)055233.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065575.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3638, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065575.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)036600.2) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3638, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)036600.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065577.2) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3638, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065577.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

Telomeric repeat binding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, AccessionNP_(—)003209.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TERF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TERF1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TERF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18226, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, Accession NP_(—)003209.1), agene which negatively regulates telomere length, involves in regulationof the mitotic spindle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TERF1.

The function of TERF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Telomeric repeatbinding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, Accession NP_(—)059523.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TERF1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TERF1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TERF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18226,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, Accession NP_(—)059523.1), agene which negatively regulates telomere length, involves in regulationof the mitotic spindle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TERF1.

The function of TERF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Tgfb-induced factor 2(tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NP_(—)068581.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TGIF2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TGIF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGIF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8013, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-inducedfactor 2 (tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NP_(—)068581.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF2.

Thyroid hormone receptor, alpha (erythroblastic leukemia viral (v-erb-a)oncogene homolog, avian) (THRA, Accession NP_(—)003241.2) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. THRA BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by THRA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of THRABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4481, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Thyroid hormonereceptor, alpha (erythroblastic leukemia viral (v-erb-a) oncogenehomolog, avian) (THRA, Accession NP_(—)003241.2), a gene which is a highaffinity receptor for thyroid hormone and therefore may be associatedwith Nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Nonfunctioning pituitaryadenoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withTHRA.

The function of THRA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM31.1. Toll-like receptor 5(TLR5, Accession NP_(—)003259.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TLR5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TLR5, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TLR5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8290, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Toll-likereceptor 5 (TLR5, Accession NP_(—)003259.2), a gene which participatesin the innate immune response to bacterial flagellins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TLR5.

The function of TLR5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Transmembrane, cochlearexpressed, 1 (TMC1, Accession NP_(—)619636.2) is another GAM7052 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMC1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTMC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13103, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Transmembrane,cochlear expressed, 1 (TMC1, Accession NP_(—)619636.2), a gene which isrequired for normal function of cochlear hair cells and therefore may beassociated with Autosomal recessive nonsyndromic neurosensory deafnessand autosomal dominant nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Autosomal recessive nonsyndromic neurosensory deafness andautosomal dominant nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss ., and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TMC1.

The function of TMC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Tumor necrosis factor,alpha-induced protein 2 (TNFAIP2, Accession NP_(—)006282.2) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFAIP2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TNFAIP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFAIP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8132, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor, alpha-induced protein 2 (TNFAIP2, Accession NP_(—)006282.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TNFAIP2.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B,Accession NP_(—)671716.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TNFRSF10B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF10BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19950, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNP_(—)671716.1), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tumor necrosis factorreceptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, Accession NP_(—)003833.3)is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF10B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19950, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNP_(—)003833.3), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tumor necrosis factorreceptor superfamily, member 11a, activator of nfkb (TNFRSF11A,Accession NP_(—)003830.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF11A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF11A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF11A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7043, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 11a, activator of nfkb (TNFRSF11A,Accession NP_(—)003830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF11A.

Translocase of outer mitochondrial membrane 40 homolog (yeast) (TOMM40,Accession NP_(—)006105.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TOMM40 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TOMM40,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TOMM40 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15424, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Translocase ofouter mitochondrial membrane 40 homolog (yeast) (TOMM40, AccessionNP_(—)006105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TOMM40.

Torsin family 1, member b (torsin b) (TOR1B, Accession NP_(—)055321.1)is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TOR1BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TOR1B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTOR1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11224, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Torsin family 1,member b (torsin b) (TOR1B, Accession NP_(—)055321.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TOR1B.

Thiopurine s-methyltransferase (TPMT, Accession NP_(—)000358.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TPMT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TPMT, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPMTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1523, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Thiopurines-methyltransferase (TPMT, Accession NP_(—)000358.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the s-methylation of thiopurine drugs such as6-mercaptopurine. and therefore may be associated with Thiopurines-methyltransferase polymorphism. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Thiopurines-methyltransferase polymorphism, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TPMT.

The function of TPMT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Tryptase gamma 1(TPSG1, Accession NP_(—)036599.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TPSG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TPSG1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPSG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13903, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Tryptase gamma 1(TPSG1, Accession NP_(—)036599.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TPSG1.

Tnf receptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)004610.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRAF5, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TRAF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12522,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)004610.1), a genewhich Member of a family of proteins that interact with TNF receptors;binds the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTBR). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRAF5.

The function of TRAF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Tnf receptor-associatedfactor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)665702.1) is another GAM7052 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TRAF5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRAF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12522, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)665702.1), a genewhich Member of a family of proteins that interact with TNF receptors;binds the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTBR). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRAF5.

The function of TRAF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Tripartitemotif-containing 16 (TRIM16, Accession NP_(—)006461.2) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM16 BINDING SITE1and TRIM16 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by TRIM16, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTRIM16 BINDING SITE1 and TRIM16 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18408and SEQ ID:3032 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 16 (TRIM16, Accession NP_(—)006461.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM16.

Tripartite motif-containing 5 (TRIM5, Accession NP_(—)149023.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM5, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TRIM5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3638,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 5 (TRIM5, Accession NP_(—)149023.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM5.

Tripartite motif-containing 6 (TRIM6, Accession NP_(—)477514.1) isanother GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TRIM6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTRIM6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17246, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 6 (TRIM6, Accession NP_(—)477514.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM6.

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1(TRPV1, Accession NP_(—)542435.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18293, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)542435.1), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542436.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRPV1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18293, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)542436.1), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)061197.3) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRPV1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18293, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)061197.3), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542437.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRPV1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18293, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)542437.1), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. TSAP6 (AccessionNP_(—)060704.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TSAP6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TSAP6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TSAP6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12675, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of TSAP6 (AccessionNP_(—)060704.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TSAP6.

TU12B1-TY (Accession NP_(—)057659.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE1 through TU12B1-TYBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by TU12B1-TY, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TU12B1-TYBINDING SITE1 through TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:2107,SEQ ID:2823 and SEQ ID:8615 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of TU12B1-TY(Accession NP_(—)057659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TU12B1-TY.

TUCAN (Accession NP_(—)055774.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TUCAN BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TUCAN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUCAN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of TUCAN (AccessionNP_(—)055774.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TUCAN.

Thioredoxin-like 2 (TXNL2, Accession NP_(—)006532.1) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TXNL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TXNL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TXNL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9280, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Thioredoxin-like2 (TXNL2, Accession NP_(—)006532.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TXNL2.

UBF-fl (Accession NP_(—)116217.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UBF-fl BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UBF-fl,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBF-fl BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16551, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of UBF-fl (AccessionNP_(—)116217.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UBF-fl.

Uroplakin 1b (UPK1B, Accession NP_(—)008883.1) is another GAM7052 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UPK1B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byUPK1B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UPK1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16344, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Uroplakin 1b(UPK1B, Accession NP_(—)008883.1), a gene which strengthens andstabilizes the urothelial apical surface of the asymmetric unit membraneof mammalian bladder epithelium. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with UPK1B.

The function of UPK1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. VDU1 (AccessionNP_(—)055832.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VDU1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VDU1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of VDU1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9640, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of VDU1 (AccessionNP_(—)055832.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VDU1.

Von hippel-lindau syndrome (VHL, Accession NP_(—)000542.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VHL BINDING SITE1and VHL BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by VHL, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofVHL BINDING SITE1 and VHL BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19938 and SEQID:17725 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Von hippel-lindausyndrome (VHL, Accession NP_(—)000542.1), a gene which may control rnastability through the selective degradation of rna-bound proteins. andtherefore is associated with Von hippel-lindau disease. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Vonhippel-lindau disease, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with VHL.

The function of VHL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Vasoactive intestinalpeptide receptor 2 (VIPR2, Accession NP_(—)003373.2) is another GAM7052target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VIPR2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby VIPR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VIPR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8429, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Vasoactiveintestinal peptide receptor 2 (VIPR2, Accession NP_(—)003373.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with VIPR2.

Vacuolar protein sorting 33a (yeast) (VPS33A, Accession NP_(—)075067.2)is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VPS33ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by VPS33A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofVPS33A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18973, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Vacuolar proteinsorting 33a (yeast) (VPS33A, Accession NP_(—)075067.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with VPS33A.

Williams-beuren syndrome chromosome region 23 (WBSCR23, AccessionNP_(—)079318.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR23 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WBSCR23, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of WBSCR23 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17673,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Williams-beurensyndrome chromosome region 23 (WBSCR23, Accession NP_(—)079318.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR23.

ZFP30 (Accession NP_(—)055713.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP30 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP30,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP30 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2558, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of ZFP30 (AccessionNP_(—)055713.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP30.

Zic family member 2 (odd-paired homolog, drosophila) (ZIC2, AccessionNP_(—)009060.2) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZIC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZIC2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZIC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5098, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Zic family member2 (odd-paired homolog, drosophila) (ZIC2, Accession NP_(—)009060.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZIC2.

ZMYND17 (Accession NP_(—)848546.1) is another GAM7052 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ZMYND17 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZMYND17,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZMYND17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13356, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of ZMYND17(Accession NP_(—)848546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ZMYND17.

Zinc finger protein 137 (clone phz-30) (ZNF137, AccessionNP_(—)003429.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZNF137 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF137, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZNF137 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11225, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 137 (clone phz-30) (ZNF137, Accession NP_(—)003429.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF137.

Zinc finger protein 253 (ZNF253, Accession NP_(—)066385.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF253 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF253, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF253BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3638, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 253 (ZNF253, Accession NP_(—)066385.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF253.

Zinc finger protein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF264 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF264, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF264BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9691, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF264.

Zinc finger protein 273 (ZNF273, Accession XP_(—)088082.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF273 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF273, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF273BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12971, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 273 (ZNF273, Accession XP_(—)088082.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF273.

Zinc finger protein 305 (ZNF305, Accession NP_(—)055539.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF305 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF305, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF305BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16268, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 305 (ZNF305, Accession NP_(—)055539.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF305.

ZNF432 (Accession NP_(—)055465.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF432 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF432,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF432 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12735, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of ZNF432 (AccessionNP_(—)055465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF432.

ZNF440 (Accession NP_(—)689570.1) is another GAM7052 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF440 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF440,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF440 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13692, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7052 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of ZNF440 (AccessionNP_(—)689570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF440.

Zinc finger protein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_852101.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF70 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF70, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF70 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19261, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_(—)852101.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF70.

Zinc finger protein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_068735.1) is anotherGAM7052 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF70 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF70, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF70 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19261, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7052 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:296.

Another function of GAM7052 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_(—)068735.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7052 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF70.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 7080 (GAM7080), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM7080 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM7080 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM7080 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM7080 gene encodes a GAM7080 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM7080 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:183, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM7080 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM7080 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM7080 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM7080 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:183, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM7080folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM7080 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA is designated SEQID:399, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM7080 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM7080 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM7080target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM7080 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM7080 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM7080 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM7080 target RNA into GAM7080 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM7080 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM7080 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM7080 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM7080 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM7080 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM7080 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM7080 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM7080 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Alpha-1-b glycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2) is a GAM7080target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. A1BG BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby A1BG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of A1BG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10195, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

A function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Alpha-1-b glycoprotein(A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2), a gene which a plasma protein ofunknown function. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith A1BG.

The function of A1BG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Atp-binding cassette,sub-family b (mdr/tap), member 9 (ABCB9, Accession NP_(—)062571.1) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABCB9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCB9, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABCB9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10223,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family b (mdr/tap), member 9 (ABCB9, AccessionNP_(—)062571.1), a gene which ATP binding cassette transporter B9; hastransmembrane domain, nucleotide-binding domain with Walker motifs.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCB9.

The function of ABCB9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Atp-binding cassette,sub-family b (mdr/tap), member 9 (ABCB9, Accession NP_(—)062570.1) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABCB9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCB9, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABCB9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10223,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family b (mdr/tap), member 9 (ABCB9, AccessionNP_(—)062570.1), a gene which ATP binding cassette transporter B9; hastransmembrane domain, nucleotide-binding domain with Walker motifs.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCB9.

The function of ABCB9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. ACTR10 (AccessionNP_(—)060947.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ACTR10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACTR10, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ACTR10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11903, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of ACTR10 (AccessionNP_(—)060947.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ACTR10.

Adrenergic, alpha-2b-, receptor (ADRA2B, Accession NP_(—)000673.1) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADRA2BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ADRA2B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofADRA2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7602, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Adrenergic,alpha-2b-, receptor (ADRA2B, Accession NP_(—)000673.1), a gene whichmediate the catecholamine-induced inhibition of adenylate cyclasethrough the action of g proteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ADRA2B.

The function of ADRA2B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM264.1. Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit (AP3S2, Accession NP_(—)005820.1) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AP3S2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by AP3S2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofAP3S2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5422, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit (AP3S2, Accession NP_(—)005820.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP3S2.

Rho gtpase activating protein 12 (ARHGAP12, Accession NP_060757.4) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ARHGAP12, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ARHGAP12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13878, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Rho gtpaseactivating protein 12 (ARHGAP12, Accession NP_(—)060757.4). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGAP12.

Attractin (ATRN, Accession NP_(—)647537.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATRN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by ATRN, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATRNBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4659, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Attractin (ATRN,Accession NP_(—)647537.1), a gene which is involved in the initialimmune cell clustering during inflammatory response. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ATRN.

The function of ATRN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Btb and cnc homology 1,basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2 (BACH2, AccessionNP_(—)068585.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BACH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BACH2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BACH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16479, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Btb and cnchomology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2 (BACH2,Accession NP_(—)068585.1), a gene which acts as repressor or activator,binds to maf recognition elements and therefore may be associated withNon-hodgkin lymphoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Non-hodgkin lymphoma, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with BACH2.

The function of BACH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Beaded filamentstructural protein 2, phakinin (BFSP2, Accession NP_(—)003562.1) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BFSP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BFSP2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBFSP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3480, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Beaded filamentstructural protein 2, phakinin (BFSP2, Accession NP_(—)003562.1), a genewhich is an intermediate filament protein that interacts with CP115(BFSP1) to form beaded filament and therefore is associated withJuvenile-onset cataract. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Juvenile-onset cataract, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with BFSP2.

The function of BFSP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1089.1. Bridging integrator 3(BIN3, Accession NP_(—)061158.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BIN3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BIN3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BIN3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3365, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Bridgingintegrator 3 (BIN3, Accession NP_(—)061158.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BIN3.

B lymphoma mo-mlv insertion region (mouse) (BMI1, AccessionNP_(—)005171.4) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BMI1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BMI1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BMI1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9667, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of B lymphoma mo-mlvinsertion region (mouse) (BMI1, Accession NP_(—)005171.4). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BMI1.

Bassoon (presynaptic cytomatrix protein) (BSN, Accession NP_(—)003449.1)is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BSNBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BSN, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBSN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13114, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Bassoon(presynaptic cytomatrix protein) (BSN, Accession NP_(—)003449.1), a genewhich may be involved in cytomatrix organization at the site ofneurotransmitter release and therefore may be associated with Multiplesystem atrophy (msa). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Multiple system atrophy (msa),and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with BSN.

The function of BSN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM146.1. C14orf132 (AccessionNP_(—)064600.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C14orf132 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf132, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C14orf132 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16767,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of C14orf132(Accession NP_(—)064600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf132.

Chromosome 14 open reading frame 35 (C14orf35, Accession XP_(—)058661.2)is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf35BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C14orf35, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C14orf35 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7617, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 14open reading frame 35 (C14orf35, Accession XP_(—)058661.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C14orf35.

C17orf35 (Accession NP_(—)003867.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C17orf35 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C17orf35,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C17orf35 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8416, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of C17orf35(Accession NP_(—)003867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C17orf35.

C1orf38 (Accession NP_(—)004839.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf38 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1orf38,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C1orf38 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9052, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of C1orf38(Accession NP_(—)004839.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C1orf38.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 12 (C20orf12, Accession NP_(—)060622.2)is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf12, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14702, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 12 (C20orf12, Accession NP_(—)060622.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf12.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 14 (C9orf14, Accession XP_(—)098859.2)is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf14BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C9orf14, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C9orf14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2384, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 14 (C9orf14, Accession XP_(—)098859.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf14.

CABIN1 (Accession NP_(—)036427.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CABIN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CABIN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CABIN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4584, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of CABIN1 (AccessionNP_(—)036427.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CABIN1.

Calbindin 2, 29 kda (calretinin) (CALB2, Accession NP_(—)001731.1) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CALB2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CALB2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CALB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14269,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Calbindin 2, 29kda (calretinin) (CALB2, Accession NP_(—)001731.1), a gene which plays amajor role at the network level in cerebellar physiology. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CALB2.

The function of CALB2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM842.2. Calbindin 2, 29 kda(calretinin) (CALB2, Accession NP_(—)009019.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CALB2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CALB2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CALB2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14269, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Calbindin 2, 29kda (calretinin) (CALB2, Accession NP_(—)009019.1), a gene which plays amajor role at the network level in cerebellar physiology. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CALB2.

The function of CALB2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM842.2. Calbindin 2, 29 kda(calretinin) (CALB2, Accession NP_(—)009018.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CALB2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CALB2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CALB2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14269, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Calbindin 2, 29kda (calretinin) (CALB2, Accession NP_(—)009018.1), a gene which plays amajor role at the network level in cerebellar physiology. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CALB2.

The function of CALB2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM842.2.Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii gamma(CAMK2G, Accession NP_(—)751910.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CAMK2G BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMK2G, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMK2GBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8935, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii gamma(CAMK2G, Accession NP_(—)751910.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CAMK2G.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii gamma(CAMK2G, Accession NP_(—)751911.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CAMK2G BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMK2G, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMK2GBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8935, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii gamma(CAMK2G, Accession NP_(—)751911.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CAMK2G.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii gamma(CAMK2G, Accession NP_(—)751909.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CAMK2G BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMK2G, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMK2GBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8935, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii gamma(CAMK2G, Accession NP_(—)751909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CAMK2G.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii gamma(CAMK2G, Accession NP_(—)751912.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CAMK2G BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMK2G, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMK2GBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8935, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii gamma(CAMK2G, Accession NP_(—)751912.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CAMK2G.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii gamma(CAMK2G, Accession NP_(—)001213.2) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CAMK2G BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMK2G, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMK2GBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8935, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii gamma(CAMK2G, Accession NP_(—)001213.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CAMK2G.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii gamma(CAMK2G, Accession NP_(—)751913.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CAMK2G BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMK2G, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMK2GBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8935, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (cam kinase) ii gamma(CAMK2G, Accession NP_(—)751913.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CAMK2G.

Calpastatin (CAST, Accession NP_(—)775085.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CAST BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CAST, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6367, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Calpastatin(CAST, Accession NP_(—)775085.1), a gene which is the natural inhibitorof calpain. and therefore may be associated with Rheumatic diseases.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Rheumatic diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CAST.

The function of CAST and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM893.1. Chromobox homolog 1(hp1 beta homolog drosophila ) (CBX1, Accession NP_(—)006798.1) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CBX1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CBX1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBX1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1246, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Chromobox homolog1 (hp1 beta homolog drosophila ) (CBX1, Accession NP_006798.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CBX1.

Cdc14 cell division cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B,Accession NP_(—)201588.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDC14B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDC14B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC14BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14202, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Cdc14 celldivision cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B, AccessionNP_(—)201588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDC14B.

Cdc14 cell division cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B,Accession NP_(—)003662.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDC14B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDC14B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC14BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14202, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Cdc14 celldivision cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B, AccessionNP_(—)003662.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDC14B.

CDK11 (Accession XP_(—)166324.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDK11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDK11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDK11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15392, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of CDK11 (AccessionXP_(—)166324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDK11.

Complexin 1 (CPLX1, Accession NP_(—)006642.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPLX1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCPLX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPLX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2150, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Complexin 1(CPLX1, Accession NP_(—)006642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CPLX1.

Deiodinase, iodothyronine, type i (DIO1, Accession NP_(—)000783.2) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DIO1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DIO1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DIO1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:977, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Deiodinase,iodothyronine, type i (DIO1, Accession NP_(—)000783.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DIO1.

Deiodinase, iodothyronine, type ii (DIO2, Accession NP_(—)054644.1) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DIO2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DIO2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DIO2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16860, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Deiodinase,iodothyronine, type ii (DIO2, Accession NP_(—)054644.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DIO2.

Deiodinase, iodothyronine, type ii (DIO2, Accession NP_(—)000784.2) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DIO2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DIO2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DIO2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16860, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Deiodinase,iodothyronine, type ii (DIO2, Accession NP_(—)000784.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DIO2.

Disrupted in schizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DISC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DISC1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDISC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9394, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Disrupted inschizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1), a gene which hasglobular N-terminal domain(s) and a helical C-terminal domain. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with DISC1.

The function of DISC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. DKFZP434C212(Accession XP_(—)044196.3) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434C212 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434C212, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434C212 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8194, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434C212(Accession XP_(—)044196.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434C212.

DKFZP434F122 (Accession NP_(—)056458.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434F122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434F122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434F122 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8462, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434F122(Accession NP_(—)056458.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434F122.

DKFZp566D234 (Accession NP_(—)064501.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp566D234 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp566D234, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp566D234 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18331, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp566D234(Accession NP_(—)064501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp566D234.

DKFZp761A078 (Accession XP_(—)089143.5) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761A078 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761A078, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761A078 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11577, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761A078(Accession XP_(—)089143.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761A078.

DKFZp761H0421 (Accession NP_(—)775102.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761H0421 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761H0421, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761H0421 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4006, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761H0421(Accession NP_(—)775102.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761H0421.

Dentin matrix acidic phosphoprotein (DMP1, Accession NP_(—)004398.1) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DMP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DMP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:895, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Dentin matrixacidic phosphoprotein (DMP1, Accession NP_(—)004398.1), a gene whichregulates mineralization of bone and dentin. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DMP1.

The function of DMP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM100.1. Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 3 alpha (DNMT3A, AccessionNP_(—)715640.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNMT3A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DNMT3A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNMT3A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6530, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 3 alpha (DNMT3A, AccessionNP_(—)715640.1), a gene which intervenes in de novo methylation of DNA.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNMT3A.

The function of DNMT3A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Dihydropyrimidinase(DPy, Accession NP_(—)001376.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DPYS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DPy, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DPYS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2493, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition ofDihydropyrimidinase (DPy, Accession NP_(—)001376.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DPYS.

Ets homologous factor (EHF, Accession NP_(—)758433.1) is another GAM7080target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EHF BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by EHF, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EHFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8009, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Ets homologousfactor (EHF, Accession NP_(—)758433.1), a gene which is Member of theESE subfamily of Ets transcription factors. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHF.

The function of EHF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Ets homologous factor(EHF, Accession NP_(—)036285.2) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EHF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEHF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EHF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8009, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Ets homologousfactor (EHF, Accession NP_(—)036285.2), a gene which is Member of theESE subfamily of Ets transcription factors. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHF.

The function of EHF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. ELYS (AccessionNP_(—)056261.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ELYS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ELy, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ELYS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16818, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of ELYS (AccessionNP_(—)056261.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ELYS.

ENTH (Accession NP_(—)055481.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ENTH BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ENTH, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ENTH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9793, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of ENTH (AccessionNP_(—)055481.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ENTH.

Epha3 (EPHA3, Accession NP_(—)005224.2) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EPHA3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EPHA3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPHA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2129, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Epha3 (EPHA3,Accession NP_(—)005224.2), a gene which binds to ephrin-a2, -a3, -a4 and-a5. could play a role in lymphoid function. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EPHA3.

The function of EPHA3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM653.1. Erbb2 interactingprotein (ERBB2IP, Accession NP_(—)061165.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ERBB2IP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byERBB2IP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ERBB2IP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13817, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Erbb2 interactingprotein (ERBB2IP, Accession NP_(—)061165.1), a gene which ERBB2interacting protein; acts as an adaptor for the receptor ERBB2/HER2.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ERBB2IP.

The function of ERBB2IP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM388.1. FLJ10945 (AccessionNP_(—)060750.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ10945 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10945, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ10945 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11146,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10945(Accession NP_(—)060750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10945.

FLJ11016 (Accession NP_(—)060771.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11016 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11016,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11016 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:424, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11016(Accession NP_(—)060771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11016.

FLJ11088 (Accession NP_(—)060788.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11088 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11088,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11088 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4825, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11088(Accession NP_(—)060788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11088.

FLJ12770 (Accession NP_(—)115550.2) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12770 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12770,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12770 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10912, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12770(Accession NP_(—)115550.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12770.

FLJ14166 (Accession NP_(—)078841.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14166 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14166,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14166 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17295, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14166(Accession NP_(—)078841.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14166.

FLJ20748 (Accession NP_(—)061893.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20748 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20748,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20748 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7141, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20748(Accession NP_(—)061893.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20748.

FLJ21596 (Accession NP_(—)079099.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21596 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21596,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21596 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21596(Accession NP_(—)079099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21596.

FLJ21742 (Accession NP_(—)115583.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21742 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21742,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21742 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8081, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21742(Accession NP_(—)115583.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21742.

FLJ23056 (Accession NP_(—)078858.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23056 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23056,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23056 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23056(Accession NP_(—)078858.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23056.

FLJ32549 (Accession NP_(—)689653.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32549 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32549,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32549 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4634, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32549(Accession NP_(—)689653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32549.

FLJ32926 (Accession NP_(—)653178.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32926 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32926,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32926 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9432, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32926(Accession NP_(—)653178.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32926.

FLJ36331 (Accession XP_(—)211925.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36331 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36331,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36331 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18131, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36331(Accession XP_(—)211925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36331.

FLJ38773 (Accession NP_(—)848623.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38773 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38773,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38773 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6074, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38773(Accession NP_(—)848623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38773.

Frequently rearranged in advanced t-cell lymphomas 2 (FRAT2, AccessionNP_(—)036215.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FRAT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FRAT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FRAT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9254, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Frequentlyrearranged in advanced t-cell lymphomas 2 (FRAT2, AccessionNP_(—)036215.1), a gene which binds gsk-3 and prevents gsk-3-dependentphosphorylation. and therefore may be associated with Cancer.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FRAT2.

The function of FRAT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1044.1. Gdnf family receptoralpha 1 (GFRA1, Accession NP_(—)665736.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GFRA1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by GFRA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GFRA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2463, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Gdnf familyreceptor alpha 1 (GFRA1, Accession NP_(—)665736.1), a gene whichmediates the gdnf-induced autophosphorylation and activation of the retreceptor (by similarity). and therefore may be associated withHirschsprung disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hirschsprung disease, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with GFRA1.

The function of GFRA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM64.1. Gdnf family receptoralpha 1 (GFRA1, Accession NP_(—)005255.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GFRA1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by GFRA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GFRA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2463, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Gdnf familyreceptor alpha 1 (GFRA1, Accession NP_(—)005255.1), a gene whichmediates the gdnf-induced autophosphorylation and activation of the retreceptor (by similarity). and therefore may be associated withHirschsprung disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hirschsprung disease, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with GFRA1.

The function of GFRA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM64.1. Guanine nucleotidebinding protein (g protein), q polypeptide (GNAQ, AccessionNP_(—)002063.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GNAQ BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNAQ, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GNAQ BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11690, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Guaninenucleotide binding protein (g protein), q polypeptide (GNAQ, AccessionNP_(—)002063.1), a gene which transduces signals from G protein-coupledreceptors and mediates activation of phospholipase C beta. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GNAQ.

The function of GNAQ and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM522.1. G protein pathwaysuppressor 2 (GPS2, Accession NP_(—)116329.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPS2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by GPS2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPS2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5146, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of G protein pathwaysuppressor 2 (GPS2, Accession NP_(—)116329.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPS2.

G protein pathway suppressor 2 (GPS2, Accession NP_(—)004480.1) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPS2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GPS2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GPS2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5146, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of G protein pathwaysuppressor 2 (GPS2, Accession NP_(—)004480.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPS2.

Glutamate receptor, metabotropic 4 (GRM4, Accession NP_(—)000832.1) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRM4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GRM4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRM4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9216, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, metabotropic 4 (GRM4, Accession NP_(—)000832.1), a gene whichis mediated by a g-protein that inhibits adenylate cyclase activity.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GRM4.

The function of GRM4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Gastrin-releasingpeptide receptor (GRPR, Accession NP_(—)005305.1) is another GAM7080target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRPR BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GRPR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRPR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12903, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Gastrin-releasingpeptide receptor (GRPR, Accession NP_(—)005305.1), a gene which mediatesits action by association with g proteins that activate aphosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GRPR.

The function of GRPR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM106.1. Glutathiones-transferase m3 (brain) (GSTM3, Accession NP_(—)000840.2) is anotherGAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GSTM3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GSTM3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GSTM3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10695, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Glutathiones-transferase m3 (brain) (GSTM3, Accession NP_(—)000840.2), a gene whichconjugates reduced glutathione to a wide number of exogenous andendogenous hydrophobic electrophiles. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GSTM3.

The function of GSTM3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM442.1. H2AV (AccessionNP_(—)619541.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. H2AV BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by H2AV,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H2AV BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9227, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of H2AV (AccessionNP_(—)619541.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H2AV.

Histone deacetylase 9 (HDAC9, Accession NP_(—)055522.1) is anotherGAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HDAC9 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HDAC9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HDAC9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2779, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Histonedeacetylase 9 (HDAC9, Accession NP_(—)055522.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HDAC9.

Hect domain and rld 3 (HERC3, Accession NP_(—)055421.1) is anotherGAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HERC3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HERC3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HERC3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4462, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Hect domain andrld 3 (HERC3, Accession NP_(—)055421.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HERC3.

High-mobility group 20a (HMG20A, Accession NP_(—)060670.1) is anotherGAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMG20A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HMG20A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMG20ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15708, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of High-mobilitygroup 20a (HMG20A, Accession NP_(—)060670.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HMG20A.

HSPC052 (Accession NP_(—)054869.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HSPC052 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC052,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC052 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19338, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of HSPC052(Accession NP_(—)054869.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSPC052.

HSPC132 (Accession NP_(—)057483.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HSPC132 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC132,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC132 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of HSPC132(Accession NP_(—)057483.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSPC132.

5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 2c (HTR2C, AccessionNP_(—)000859.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HTR2C BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HTR2C, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HTR2C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17294, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 2c (HTR2C, AccessionNP_000859.1), a gene which activates phospholipase C and regulatesintracellular calcium flux. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HTR2C.

The function of HTR2C and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM536.1. Islet cell autoantigen1, 69 kda (ICA1, Accession NP_(—)071683.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ICA1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by ICA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8564, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Islet cellautoantigen 1, 69 kda (ICA1, Accession NP_(—)071683.1), a gene whichencodes Islet cell autoantigen 1 and therefore may be associated withInsulin- dependent diabetes mellitus. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Insulin-dependentdiabetes mellitus, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ICA1.

The function of ICA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Islet cell autoantigen1, 69 kda (ICA1, Accession NP_(—)004959.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ICA1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by ICA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8564, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Islet cellautoantigen 1, 69 kda (ICA1, Accession NP_(—)004959.1), a gene whichencodes Islet cell autoantigen 1 and therefore may be associated withInsulin- dependent diabetes mellitus. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Insulin-dependentdiabetes mellitus, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ICA1.

The function of ICA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Interleukin 24 (IL24,Accession NP_006841.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. IL24 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL24,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL24 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6880, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 24(IL24, Accession NP_(—)006841.1), a gene which may contribute toterminal cell differentiation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with IL24.

The function of IL24 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM426.2. Interleukin 6 signaltransducer (gp130, oncostatin m receptor) (IL6ST, AccessionNP_(—)786943.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL6ST BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL6ST,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL6ST BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18250, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 6signal transducer (gp130, oncostatin m receptor) (IL6ST, AccessionNP_(—)786943.1), a gene which is the interleukin-6 signal transducer.and therefore may be associated with Compensatory cardiac hypertrophyand heart failure. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Compensatory cardiac hypertrophy and heartfailure, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withIL6ST.

The function of IL6ST and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM365.1. Interleukin 6 signaltransducer (gp130, oncostatin m receptor) (IL6ST, AccessionNP_(—)002175.2) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL6ST BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL6ST,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL6ST BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18250, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 6signal transducer (gp130, oncostatin m receptor) (IL6ST, AccessionNP_(—)002175.2), a gene which is the interleukin-6 signal transducer.and therefore may be associated with Compensatory cardiac hypertrophyand heart failure. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Compensatory cardiac hypertrophy and heartfailure, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withIL6ST.

The function of IL6ST and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM365.1. ITR (AccessionNP_(—)851320.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ITR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ITR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19486, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of ITR (AccessionNP_(—)851320.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ITR.

Potassium voltage-gated channel, kqt-like subfamily, member 2 (KCNQ2,Accession NP_(—)004509.2) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNQ2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNQ2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNQ2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18822, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, kqt-like subfamily, member 2 (KCNQ2, AccessionNP_(—)004509.2), a gene which is probably important in the regulation ofneuronal excitability. and therefore is associated with Epilepsy, benignneonatal, 1. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Epilepsy, benign neonatal, 1, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNQ2.

The function of KCNQ2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Potassium voltage-gatedchannel, kqt-like subfamily, member 2 (KCNQ2, Accession NP_(—)004509.2)is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNQ2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNQ2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of KCNQ2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18822,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, kqt-like subfamily, member 2 (KCNQ2, AccessionNP_(—)004509.2), a gene which is probably important in the regulation ofneuronal excitability. and therefore is associated with Epilepsy, benignneonatal, 1. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Epilepsy, benign neonatal, 1, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNQ2.

The function of KCNQ2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. KIAA0194 (AccessionXP_(—)038362.3) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA0194 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0194, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0194 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11451,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0194(Accession XP_(—)038362.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0194.

KIAA0295 (Accession XP_(—)042833.2) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0295 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0295,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0295 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0295(Accession XP_(—)042833.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0295.

KIAA0298 (Accession XP_(—)084529.6) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0298 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0298,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0298 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17364, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0298(Accession XP_(—)084529.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0298.

KIAA0648 (Accession NP_(—)056015.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0648 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0648,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0648 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:616, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0648(Accession NP_(—)056015.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0648.

KIAA0711 (Accession NP_(—)055682.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0711 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0711,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0711 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0711(Accession NP_(—)055682.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0711.

KIAA0960 (Accession XP_(—)166543.3) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0960 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0960,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0960 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3532, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0960(Accession XP_(—)166543.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0960.

KIAA1036 (Accession NP_(—)055724.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1036 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1036BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1036, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1036BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1036 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10200 andSEQ ID:1597 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1036(Accession NP_(—)055724.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1036.

KIAA1046 (Accession NP_(—)055743.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1046 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1046,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1046 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2608, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1046(Accession NP_(—)055743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1046.

KIAA1069 (Accession XP_(—)042635.3) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1069 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1069,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1069 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3207, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1069(Accession XP_(—)042635.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1069.

KIAA1117 (Accession NP_(—)055833.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1117 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1117,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1117 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3218, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1117(Accession NP_(—)055833.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1117.

KIAA1450 (Accession XP_(—)038035.4) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1450 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1450,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1450 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11038, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1450(Accession XP_(—)038035.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1450.

KIAA1917 (Accession XP_(—)290732.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1917 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1917,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1917 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:459, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1917(Accession XP_(—)290732.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1917.

KIAA2020 (Accession XP_(—)290463.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA2020 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA2020,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2020 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2020(Accession XP_(—)290463.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA2020.

LOC115129 (Accession XP_(—)055292.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115129 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115129, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115129 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15815, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC115129(Accession XP_(—)055292.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115129.

LOC124895 (Accession XP_(—)058863.4) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC124895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC124895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC124895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8762, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC124895(Accession XP_(—)058863.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC124895.

LOC144319 (Accession XP_(—)096576.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144319 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144319, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144319 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15953, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC144319(Accession XP_(—)096576.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144319.

LOC146713 (Accession XP_(—)097071.2) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146713 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146713, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146713 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:965, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC146713(Accession XP_(—)097071.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146713.

LOC147229 (Accession XP_(—)085742.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147229 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147229, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147229 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC147229(Accession XP_(—)085742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147229.

LOC149672 (Accession XP_(—)086669.2) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149672 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149672, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149672 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7399, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC149672(Accession XP_(—)086669.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149672.

LOC150051 (Accession XP_(—)097792.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150051 BINDING SITE1 and LOC150051BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC150051, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150051BINDING SITE1 and LOC150051 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9570 andSEQ ID:499 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC150051(Accession XP_(—)097792.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150051.

LOC157556 (Accession XP_(—)098783.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157556 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157556, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157556 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4249, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC157556(Accession XP_(—)098783.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157556.

LOC157737 (Accession XP_(—)098819.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157737 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157737, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157737 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC157737(Accession XP_(—)098819.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157737.

LOC160897 (Accession XP_(—)090573.3) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC160897 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC160897, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC160897 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19486, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC160897(Accession XP_(—)090573.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC160897.

LOC164633 (Accession XP_(—)092894.3) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC164633 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC164633, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC164633 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC164633(Accession XP_(—)092894.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC164633.

LOC199858 (Accession XP_(—)114040.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199858 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199858, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199858 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1893, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC199858(Accession XP_(—)114040.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199858.

LOC199920 (Accession XP_(—)114056.3) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199920 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199920, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199920 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4186, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC199920(Accession XP_(—)114056.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199920.

LOC200230 (Accession XP_(—)114166.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200230 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200230, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200230 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8763, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC200230(Accession XP_(—)114166.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200230.

LOC254826 (Accession XP_(—)173188.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254826 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254826, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254826 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8776, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC254826(Accession XP_(—)173188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254826.

LOC255458 (Accession XP_(—)173150.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255458 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255458, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255458 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6761, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC255458(Accession XP_(—)173150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255458.

LOC256401 (Accession XP_(—)171149.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256401 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256401, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256401 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14202, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC256401(Accession XP_(—)171149.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256401.

LOC283035 (Accession XP_(—)208488.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283035 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283035, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283035 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17378, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC283035(Accession XP_(—)208488.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283035.

LOC283196 (Accession XP_(—)210930.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283196 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283196, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283196 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5966, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC283196(Accession XP_(—)210930.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283196.

LOC283352 (Accession XP_(—)210989.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283352 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283352, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283352 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC283352(Accession XP_(—)210989.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283352.

LOC283392 (Accession XP_(—)211010.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283392 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283392, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283392 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC283392(Accession XP_(—)211010.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283392.

LOC283475 (Accession XP_(—)211056.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11008, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC283475(Accession XP_(—)211056.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283475.

LOC283487 (Accession XP_(—)211062.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283487 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283487, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283487 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9217, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC283487(Accession XP_(—)211062.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283487.

LOC283551 (Accession XP_(—)211110.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283551 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283551, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283551 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10098, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC283551(Accession XP_(—)211110.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283551.

LOC283678 (Accession XP_(—)211159.2) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283678 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283678, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283678 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC283678(Accession XP_(—)211159.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283678.

LOC284155 (Accession XP_(—)211354.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284155 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284155, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284155 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC284155(Accession XP_(—)211354.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284155.

LOC284456 (Accession XP_(—)211470.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284456 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284456, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284456 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6823, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC284456(Accession XP_(—)211470.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284456.

LOC284613 (Accession XP_(—)209289.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284613 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284613, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284613 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC284613(Accession XP_(—)209289.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284613.

LOC284697 (Accession XP_(—)209326.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284697 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284697, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284697 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3202, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC284697(Accession XP_(—)209326.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284697.

LOC284808 (Accession XP_(—)209372.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284808 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284808, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284808 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6074, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC284808(Accession XP_(—)209372.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284808.

LOC284836 (Accession XP_(—)211654.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284836 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284836, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284836 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7599, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC284836(Accession XP_(—)211654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284836.

LOC285035 (Accession XP_(—)209446.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285035 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285035, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285035 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3915, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC285035(Accession XP_(—)209446.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285035.

LOC285262 (Accession XP_(—)208309.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285262 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285262, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285262 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7389, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC285262(Accession XP_(—)208309.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285262.

LOC285533 (Accession NP_(—)775933.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285533 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285533, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285533 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1910, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC285533(Accession NP_(—)775933.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285533.

LOC285616 (Accession XP_(—)211951.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285616 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285616, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285616 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15058, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC285616(Accession XP_(—)211951.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285616.

LOC285678 (Accession XP_(—)209717.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285678 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285678, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285678 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16233, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC285678(Accession XP_(—)209717.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285678.

LOC285831 (Accession XP_(—)212625.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285831 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC285831, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC285831 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10911, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC285831(Accession XP_(—)212625.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285831.

LOC285831 (Accession XP_(—)212577.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285831 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC285831, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC285831 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10911, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC285831(Accession XP_(—)212577.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285831.

LOC285831 (Accession XP_(—)209784.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285831 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC285831, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC285831 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10911, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC285831(Accession XP_(—)209784.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285831.

LOC285954 (Accession XP_(—)212085.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285954 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285954, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285954 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20134, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC285954(Accession XP_(—)212085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285954.

LOC285958 (Accession XP_(—)212099.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285958 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285958, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285958 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12641, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC285958(Accession XP_(—)212099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285958.

LOC286090 (Accession XP_(—)212166.3) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286090 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286090, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286090 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2162, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC286090(Accession XP_(—)212166.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286090.

LOC286404 (Accession XP_(—)210036.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286404 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC286404, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC286404 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4159, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC286404(Accession XP_(—)210036.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286404.

LOC286430 (Accession XP_(—)210044.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286430 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286430, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286430 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7177, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC286430(Accession XP_(—)210044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286430.

LOC286448 (Accession XP_(—)212322.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286448 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286448, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286448 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1246, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC286448(Accession XP_(—)212322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286448.

LOC338841 (Accession XP_(—)290597.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338841 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338841, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338841 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19377, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC338841(Accession XP_(—)290597.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338841.

LOC338852 (Accession XP_(—)294733.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338852 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338852, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338852 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:526, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC338852(Accession XP_(—)294733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338852.

LOC339543 (Accession XP_(—)294623.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339543 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339543, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339543 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6991, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC339543(Accession XP_(—)294623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339543.

LOC339896 (Accession XP_(—)291059.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339896 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339896, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339896 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15682, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC339896(Accession XP_(—)291059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339896.

LOC339907 (Accession XP_(—)291065.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339907 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339907, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339907 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10378, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC339907(Accession XP_(—)291065.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339907.

LOC339975 (Accession XP_(—)295115.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339975 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339975, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339975 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1546, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC339975(Accession XP_(—)295115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339975.

LOC340238 (Accession XP_(—)295188.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340238 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340238, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340238 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11781, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC340238(Accession XP_(—)295188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340238.

LOC340241 (Accession XP_(—)295191.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11781, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC340241(Accession XP_(—)295191.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340241.

LOC340493 (Accession XP_(—)291312.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340493 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340493, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340493 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14512, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC340493(Accession XP_(—)291312.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340493.

LOC347804 (Accession XP_(—)166630.4) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347804 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347804, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347804 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC347804(Accession XP_(—)166630.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347804.

LOC348155 (Accession XP_(—)211219.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348155 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348155, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348155 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17092, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC348155(Accession XP_(—)211219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348155.

LOC348378 (Accession XP_(—)300723.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348378 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348378, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348378 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16073, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC348378(Accession XP_(—)300723.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348378.

LOC348461 (Accession XP_(—)302764.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348461 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348461BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348461, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348461BINDING SITE1 and LOC348461 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13532 andSEQ ID:10426 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC348461(Accession XP_(—)302764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348461.

LOC352051 (Accession XP_(—)305365.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC352051 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC352051, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC352051 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16506, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC352051(Accession XP_(—)305365.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC352051.

LOC90786 (Accession XP_(—)034127.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90786 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90786,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90786 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6662, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC90786(Accession XP_(—)034127.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90786.

LOC90906 (Accession XP_(—)034809.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90906 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90906,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90906 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC90906(Accession XP_(—)034809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90906.

LOC91948 (Accession XP_(—)041723.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91948 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91948,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91948 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9979, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of LOC91948(Accession XP_(—)041723.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91948.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 12 (MAP3K12, AccessionNP_(—)006292.2) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP3K12 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAP3K12, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MAP3K12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6350, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase 12 (MAP3K12, Accession NP_006292.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP3K12.

MAPKBP1 (Accession XP_(—)031706.7) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MAPKBP1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAPKBP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPKBP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6124, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of MAPKBP1(Accession XP_(—)031706.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MAPKBP1.

MGC26484 (Accession NP_(—)689840.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC26484 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC26484,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC26484 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14202, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of MGC26484(Accession NP_(—)689840.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC26484.

MGC5391 (Accession NP_(—)116129.2) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC5391 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5391,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5391 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11363, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of MGC5391(Accession NP_(—)116129.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC5391.

Microsomal glutathione s-transferase 1 (MGST1, Accession NP_(—)064696.1)is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGST1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MGST1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MGST1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18899,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Microsomalglutathione s-transferase 1 (MGST1, Accession NP_(—)064696.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MGST1.

Microsomal glutathione s-transferase 1 (MGST1, Accession NP_(—)665707.1)is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGST1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MGST1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MGST1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18899,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Microsomalglutathione s-transferase 1 (MGST1, Accession NP_(—)665707.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MGST1.

Microsomal glutathione s-transferase 1 (MGST1, Accession NP_(—)665734.1)is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGST1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MGST1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MGST1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18899,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Microsomalglutathione s-transferase 1 (MGST1, Accession NP_(—)665734.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MGST1.

Microsomal glutathione s-transferase 1 (MGST1, Accession NP_(—)665735.1)is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MGST1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MGST1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MGST1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18899,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Microsomalglutathione s-transferase 1 (MGST1, Accession NP_(—)665735.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MGST1.

Makorin, ring finger protein, 1 (MKRN1, Accession NP_(—)038474.1) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MKRN1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MKRN1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMKRN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5996, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Makorin, ringfinger protein, 1 (MKRN1, Accession NP_(—)038474.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MKRN1.

MMAB (Accession NP_(—)443077.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MMAB BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MMAB, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MMAB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4890, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of MMAB (AccessionNP_(—)443077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MMAB.

Molybdenum cofactor synthesis 2 (MOCS2, Accession NP_(—)004522.1) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOCS2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MOCS2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MOCS2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18450,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Molybdenumcofactor synthesis 2 (MOCS2, Accession NP_(—)004522.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MOCS2.

Nijmegen breakage syndrome 1 (nibrin) (NBS1, Accession NP_002476.1) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NBS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NBS1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NBS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9084, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Nijmegen breakagesyndrome 1 (nibrin) (NBS1, Accession NP_(—)002476.1), a gene which maybe involved in repair of DNA double-strand breaks and therefore may beassociated with Nijmegen breakage syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Nijmegen breakagesyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withNBS1.

The function of NBS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM861.2. Neural precursor cellexpressed, developmentally down-regulated 5 (NEDD5, AccessionNP_(—)004395.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NEDD5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NEDD5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NEDD5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5197, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Neural precursorcell expressed, developmentally down-regulated 5 (NEDD5, AccessionNP_(—)004395.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NEDD5.

Nei like 2 (e. coli) (NEIL2, Accession NP_(—)659480.1) is anotherGAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NEIL2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by NEIL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NEIL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18237, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Nei like 2 (e.coli) (NEIL2, Accession NP_(—)659480.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NEIL2.

8-oxoguanine dna glycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058438.1) is anotherGAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OGG1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by OGG1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof OGG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9506, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of 8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058438.1), a gene which is involvedin base excision DNA repair and removal of 8-oxyguanine and thereforemay be associated with Tumorigenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumorigenesis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with OGG1.

The function of OGG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1.8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058214.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OGG1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by OGG1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OGG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9506, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of 8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058214.1), a gene which is involvedin base excision DNA repair and removal of 8-oxyguanine and thereforemay be associated with Tumorigenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumorigenesis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with OGG1.

The function of OGG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1.8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058434.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OGG1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by OGG1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OGG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9506, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of 8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058434.1), a gene which is involvedin base excision DNA repair and removal of 8-oxyguanine and thereforemay be associated with Tumorigenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumorigenesis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with OGG1.

The function of OGG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1.8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058213.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OGG1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by OGG1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OGG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9506, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of 8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058213.1), a gene which is involvedin base excision DNA repair and removal of 8-oxyguanine and thereforemay be associated with Tumorigenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumorigenesis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with OGG1.

The function of OGG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1.8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058436.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OGG1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by OGG1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OGG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9506, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of 8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058436.1), a gene which is involvedin base excision DNA repair and removal of 8-oxyguanine and thereforemay be associated with Tumorigenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumorigenesis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with OGG1.

The function of OGG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1.8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058437.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OGG1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by OGG1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OGG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9506, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of 8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058437.1), a gene which is involvedin base excision DNA repair and removal of 8-oxyguanine and thereforemay be associated with Tumorigenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumorigenesis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with OGG1.

The function of OGG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1.8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)002533.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OGG1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by OGG1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OGG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9506, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of 8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)002533.1), a gene which is involvedin base excision DNA repair and removal of 8-oxyguanine and thereforemay be associated with Tumorigenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumorigenesis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with OGG1.

The function of OGG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1.8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058212.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OGG1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by OGG1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OGG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9506, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of 8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058212.1), a gene which is involvedin base excision DNA repair and removal of 8-oxyguanine and thereforemay be associated with Tumorigenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumorigenesis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with OGG1.

The function of OGG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Oligodendrocyte lineagetranscription factor 2 (OLIG2, Accession NP_(—)005797.1) is anotherGAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OLIG2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by OLIG2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OLIG2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1833, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Oligodendrocytelineage transcription factor 2 (OLIG2, Accession NP_(—)005797.1), a genewhich may bind DNA and contains a helix-loop-helix DNA-binding domain.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with OLIG2.

The function of OLIG2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM163.1. PCSCL (AccessionXP_(—)027668.7) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PCSCL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCSCL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCSCL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13407, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of PCSCL (AccessionXP_(—)027668.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PCSCL.

Paternally expressed 10 (PEG10, Accession NP_(—)055883.1) is anotherGAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PEG10 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PEG10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PEG10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7017, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Paternallyexpressed 10 (PEG10, Accession NP_(—)055883.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PEG10.

Phosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type i, gamma (PIP5K1C,Accession XP_(—)047620.2) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIP5K1C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PIP5K1C, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIP5K1CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5961, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type i, gamma (PIP5K1C,Accession XP_(—)047620.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PIP5K1C.

Phosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type i, gamma (PIP5K1C,Accession NP_(—)036530.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIP5K1C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PIP5K1C, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIP5K1CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5961, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type i, gamma (PIP5K1C,Accession NP_(—)036530.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PIP5K1C.

PLEKHE1 (Accession XP_(—)166290.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PLEKHE1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PLEKHE1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLEKHE1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:996, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of PLEKHE1(Accession XP_(—)166290.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PLEKHE1.

Protein phosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 1 (PPEF1, AccessionNP_(—)689411.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPEF1 BINDING SITE1 and PPEF1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPEF1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPEF1BINDING SITE1 and PPEF1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10928 and SEQID:3646 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 1 (PPEF1, AccessionNP_(—)689411.1), a gene which may have a role in the recovery oradaptation response of photoreceptors and therefore may be associatedwith X-linked juvenile retinoschisis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of X-linked juvenileretinoschisis, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPEF1.

The function of PPEF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. Protein phosphatase 1a(formerly 2c), magnesium-dependent, alpha isoform (PPM1A, AccessionNP_(—)808820.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPM1A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPM1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPM1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1a (formerly 2c), magnesium-dependent, alpha isoform (PPM1A,Accession NP_(—)808820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPM1A.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 9a (PPP1R9A,Accession NP_(—)060120.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R9A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPP1R9A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R9A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 9a (PPP1R9A, AccessionNP_(—)060120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R9A.

ProSAPiP2 (Accession NP_(—)055541.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ProSAPiP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byProSAPiP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ProSAPiP2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12114, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of ProSAPiP2(Accession NP_(—)055541.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ProSAPiP2.

Rab35, member ras oncogene family (RAB35, Accession NP_(—)006852.1) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB35BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB35, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB35 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18480, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Rab35, member rasoncogene family (RAB35, Accession NP_(—)006852.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB35.

Rab6a, member ras oncogene family (RAB6A, Accession NP_(—)002860.2) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB6ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB6A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB6A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6689, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Rab6a, member rasoncogene family (RAB6A, Accession NP_(—)002860.2), a gene which isinvolved in protein trafficking. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RAB6A.

The function of RAB6A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM374.2. REC8 (AccessionNP_(—)005123.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. REC8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by REC8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of REC8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18238, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of REC8 (AccessionNP_(—)005123.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith REC8.

SCN3B (Accession NP_(—)060870.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCN3B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCN3B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCN3B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15263, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of SCN3B (AccessionNP_(—)060870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCN3B.

SF4 (Accession NP_(—)066987.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SF4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SF4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SF4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5616, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of SF4 (AccessionNP_(—)066987.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SF4.

SHAPY (Accession NP_(—)620148.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SHAPY BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SHAPY,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SHAPY BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7951, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of SHAPY (AccessionNP_(—)620148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SHAPY.

Solute carrier family 26, member 9 (SLC26A9, Accession NP_(—)443166.1)is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC26A9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SLC26A9, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SLC26A9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10994, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 26, member 9 (SLC26A9, Accession NP_(—)443166.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC26A9.

Solute carrier family 26, member 9 (SLC26A9, Accession NP_(—)599152.1)is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC26A9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SLC26A9, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SLC26A9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10994, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 26, member 9 (SLC26A9, Accession NP_(—)599152.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC26A9.

Syntaphilin (SNPH, Accession NP_(—)055538.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNPH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySNPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNPH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6584, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Syntaphilin(SNPH, Accession NP_(—)055538.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNPH.

Sulfotransferase family 4a, member 1 (SULT4A1, Accession NP_(—)795343.1)is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SULT4A1BINDING SITE1 and SULT4A1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySULT4A1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SULT4A1 BINDING SITE1 andSULT4A1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1964 and SEQ ID:1964respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Sulfotransferasefamily 4a, member 1 (SULT4A1, Accession NP_(—)795343.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SULT4A1.

Sulfotransferase family 4a, member 1 (SULT4A1, Accession NP_(—)795343.1)is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SULT4A1BINDING SITE1 and SULT4A1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySULT4A1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SULT4A1 BINDING SITE1 andSULT4A1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19791 and SEQ ID:443respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Sulfotransferasefamily 4a, member 1 (SULT4A1, Accession NP_(—)795343.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SULT4A1.

Tbc1 domain family, member 5 (TBC1D5, Accession NP_(—)055559.1) isanother GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBC1D5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TBC1D5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTBC1D5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7853, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Tbc1 domainfamily, member 5 (TBC1D5, Accession NP_(—)055559.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TBC1D5.

Tubulin-specific chaperone d (TBCD, Accession NP_(—)005984.2) is anotherGAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBCD BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TBCD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBCDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:687, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Tubulin-specificchaperone d (TBCD, Accession NP_(—)005984.2), a gene which modulatesmicrotubule dynmaics by capturing GTP-bound TUBB. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TBCD.

The function of TBCD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM2205.1. Transducin(beta)-like 1x-linked (TBL1X, Accession NP_(—)005638.1) is anotherGAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBL1X BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TBL1X, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBL1XBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13310, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Transducin(beta)-like 1x-linked (TBL1X, Accession NP_(—)005638.1), a gene whichactivates latent HDAC3 activity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TBL1X.

The function of TBL1X and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM28.1. Transcription factor 3(e2a immunoglobulin enhancer binding factors e12/e47) (TCF3, AccessionNP_(—)003191.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TCF3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TCF3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TCF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19748, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor 3 (e2a immunoglobulin enhancer binding factors e12/e47) (TCF3,Accession NP_(—)003191.1), a gene which plays major roles in determiningtissue-specific cell fate during embryogenesis. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TCF3.

The function of TCF3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM460.1. Tgfb-induced factor(tale family homeobox) (TGIF, Accession NP_(—)733796.2) is anotherGAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TGIF BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TGIF, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TGIF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14220, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-inducedfactor (tale family homeobox) (TGIF, Accession NP_(—)733796.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF.

Th1-like (drosophila) (TH1L, Accession NP_(—)057481.1) is anotherGAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TH1L BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TH1L, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TH1LBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11801, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Th1-like(drosophila) (TH1L, Accession NP_(—)057481.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TH1L.

Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4, Accession NP_(—)612567.1) is another GAM7080target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TLR4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TLR4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TLR4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14153, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Toll-likereceptor 4 (TLR4, Accession NP_(—)612567.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TLR4.

Tumor necrosis factor (ligand) superfamily, member 15 (TNFSF15,Accession NP_(—)005109.2) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFSF15 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFSF15,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFSF15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1718, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor (ligand) superfamily, member 15 (TNFSF15, AccessionNP_(—)005109.2), a gene which acts as an autocrine factor to induceapoptosis in endothelial cells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TNFSF15.

The function of TNFSF15 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM100.1. Torsin family 1,member b (torsin b) (TOR1B, Accession NP_(—)055321.1) is another GAM7080target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TOR1B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TOR1B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TOR1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15595, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Torsin family 1,member b (torsin b) (TOR1B, Accession NP_(—)055321.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TOR1B.

Tropomyosin 3 (TPM3, Accession NP_(—)705935.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TPM3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TPM3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPM3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5328, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Tropomyosin 3(TPM3, Accession NP_(—)705935.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TPM3.

TREM5 (Accession NP_(—)777552.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TREM5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TREM5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TREM5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10274, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of TREM5 (AccessionNP_(—)777552.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TREM5.

TRIM41 (Accession NP_(—)291027.2) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRIM41 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRIM41,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM41 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12798, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of TRIM41 (AccessionNP_(—)291027.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIM41.

Thioredoxin reductase 1 (TXNRD1, Accession NP_(—)003321.1) is anotherGAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TXNRD1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TXNRD1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TXNRD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10465, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Thioredoxinreductase 1 (TXNRD1, Accession NP_(—)003321.1), a gene which acts as anantioxidant enzyme and is involved in maintaining redox balance.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TXNRD1.

The function of TXNRD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM425.1. Ubiquitin-like 1(sentrin) (UBL1, Accession NP_(—)003343.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBL1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byUBL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitin-like 1(sentrin) (UBL1, Accession NP_(—)003343.1), a gene which generatesproteins resistant to degradation through its modification. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with UBL1.

The function of UBL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM500.2. Unc-51-like kinase 1(c. elegans) (ULK1, Accession NP_(—)003556.1) is another GAM7080 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ULK1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byULK1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ULK1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19009, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Unc-51-likekinase 1 (c. elegans) (ULK1, Accession NP_(—)003556.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ULK1.

WIT-1 (Accession NP_(—)056939.1) is another GAM7080 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WIT-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WIT-1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WIT-1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of WIT-1 (AccessionNP_(—)056939.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7080 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WIT-1.

Zinc finger protein 10 (kox 1) (ZNF10, Accession NP_056209.2) is anotherGAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF10 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7309, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 10 (kox 1) (ZNF10, Accession NP_(—)056209.2), a gene which mayfunction as a transcriptional regulator. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF10.

The function of ZNF10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM322.1. Zinc finger protein197 (ZNF197, Accession NP_(—)008922.1) is another GAM7080 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF197 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF197,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF197 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16525, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7080 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 197 (ZNF197, Accession NP_(—)008922.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF197.

Zinc finger protein 263 (ZNF263, Accession NP_(—)005732.2) is anotherGAM7080 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF263 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF263, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF263BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4318, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7080 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:399.

Another function of GAM7080 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 263 (ZNF263, Accession NP_(—)005732.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7080 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF263.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 7553 (GAM7553), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM7553 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM7553 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM7553 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM7553 gene encodes a GAM7553 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM7553 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7553 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:48, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:48 is located at position 26917454 relative tochromosome 7.

GAM7553 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM7553 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM7553 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM7553 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:48, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM7553folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM7553 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA is designated SEQID:354, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM7553 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM7553 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM7553target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM7553 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM7553 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM7553 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM7553 target RNA into GAM7553 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM7553 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM7553 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM7553 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM7553 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM7553 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM7553 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM7553 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM7553 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

(Accession NP_(—)061085.1) is a GAM7553 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BINDING SITE, designatedSEQ ID:5708, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

A function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of (AccessionNP_061085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith .

Adenosine a3 receptor (ADORA3, Accession NP_(—)000668.1) is anotherGAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADORA3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ADORA3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADORA3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12859, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Adenosine a3receptor (ADORA3, Accession NP_(—)000668.1), a gene which the activityof this receptor is mediated by g proteins which inhibits adenylylcyclase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withADORA3.

The function of ADORA3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM291.1. Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 1, sigma 2 subunit (AP1S2, Accession NP_(—)003907.3) isanother GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AP1S2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by AP1S2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofAP1S2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16481, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 1, sigma 2 subunit (AP1S2, Accession NP_(—)003907.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1S2.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 13 (ASB13, AccessionNP_(—)078977.2) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB13 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASB13, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ASB13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2982, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 13 (ASB13, Accession NP_(—)078977.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB13.

BIG1 (Accession NP_(—)006412.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BIG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BIG1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BIG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13008, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of BIG1 (AccessionNP_(—)006412.1), a gene which is a guanine nucleotide-exchange protein,has a role in vesicular transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BIG1.

The function of BIG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. BIKE (AccessionNP_(—)060063.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BIKE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BIKE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BIKE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2961, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of BIKE (AccessionNP_(—)060063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BIKE.

BLAME (Accession NP_(—)064510.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BLAME BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BLAME,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BLAME BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19073, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of BLAME (AccessionNP_(—)064510.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BLAME.

Blepharophimosis, epicanthus inversus and ptosis, candidate 1 (BPESC1,Accession NP_(—)068584.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BPESC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BPESC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BPESC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5329, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Blepharophimosis,epicanthus inversus and ptosis, candidate 1 (BPESC1, AccessionNP_(—)068584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BPESC1.

C14orf65 (Accession NP_(—)777639.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf65 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf65,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf65 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4755, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of C14orf65(Accession NP_(—)777639.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf65.

Calneuron 1 (CALN1, Accession NP_(—)113656.1) is another GAM7553 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CALN1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCALN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CALN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19469, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Calneuron 1(CALN1, Accession NP_(—)113656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CALN1.

Caspase 7, apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP7, AccessionNP_(—)203125.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CASP7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASP7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3279, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 7,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP7, Accession NP_(—)203125.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and involves in theactivation of executing caspases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP7.

The function of CASP7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM408.2. Caspase 7,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP7, Accession NP_(—)203124.1) isanother GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP7, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3279,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 7,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP7, Accession NP_(—)203124.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and involves in theactivation of executing caspases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP7.

The function of CASP7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM408.2. Caspase 7,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP7, Accession NP_(—)001218.1) isanother GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP7, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3279,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 7,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP7, Accession NP_(—)001218.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and involves in theactivation of executing caspases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP7.

The function of CASP7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM408.2. Caspase 7,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP7, Accession NP_(—)203126.1) isanother GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP7, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3279,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 7,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP7, Accession NP_(—)203126.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and involves in theactivation of executing caspases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP7.

The function of CASP7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM408.2. Caveolin 1, caveolaeprotein, 22 kda (CAV1, Accession NP_(—)001744.2) is another GAM7553target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CAV1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CAV1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAV1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16480, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Caveolin 1,caveolae protein, 22 kda (CAV1, Accession NP_(—)001744.2), a gene whichmay act as a scaffolding protein within caveolar membranes, andinteracts directly with g-protein alpha subunits and can functionallyregulate their activity and therefore may be associated with Cancer.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAV1.

The function of CAV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM342.2. Cholecystokinin breceptor (CCKBR, Accession NP_000722.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CCKBR BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CCKBR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCKBRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12352, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Cholecystokinin breceptor (CCKBR, Accession NP_(—)000722.2), a gene which bondscholecystokinin, regulates emotion and gastric acid secretion.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CCKBR.

The function of CCKBR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Cholecystokinin breceptor (CCKBR, Accession NP_795344.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CCKBR BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CCKBR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCKBRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12352, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Cholecystokinin breceptor (CCKBR, Accession NP_(—)795344.1), a gene which bondscholecystokinin, regulates emotion and gastric acid secretion.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CCKBR.

The function of CCKBR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Cdc-like kinase 2(CLK2, Accession NP_(—)001282.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CLK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCLK2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLK2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8616, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Cdc-like kinase 2(CLK2, Accession NP_(—)001282.1), a gene which catalyzes thephosphorylation of proteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLK2.

The function of CLK2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM291.1. COBL (AccessionNP_(—)056013.2) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. COBL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by COBL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of COBL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14286, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of COBL (AccessionNP_(—)056013.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COBL.

Coronin, actin binding protein, 1c (CORO1C, Accession NP_(—)055140.1) isanother GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CORO1CBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CORO1C, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCORO1C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5674, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Coronin, actinbinding protein, 1c (CORO1C, Accession NP_(—)055140.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CORO1C.

Chemokine (c-x-c motif) ligand 12 (stromal cell-derived factor 1)(CXCL12, Accession NP_(—)000600.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CXCL12 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CXCL12,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CXCL12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14753, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 12 (stromal cell-derived factor 1) (CXCL12, AccessionNP_(—)000600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CXCL12.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6(CYP2B6, Accession NP_(—)000758.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP2B6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP2B6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP2B6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7396, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6,Accession NP_(—)000758.1), a gene which oxidizes a variety ofstructurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, andxenobiotics. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP2B6.

The function of CYP2B6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. DKFZP564I0422(Accession NP_113623.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564I0422 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564I0422, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564I0422 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10761, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564I0422(Accession NP_(—)113623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564I0422.

Dna (cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 3 alpha (DNMT3A, AccessionNP_(—)072046.2) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNMT3A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DNMT3A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNMT3A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17093, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 3 alpha (DNMT3A, AccessionNP_(—)072046.2), a gene which intervenes in de novo methylation of DNA.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNMT3A.

The function of DNMT3A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 3 alpha (DNMT3A, AccessionNP_(—)715640.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNMT3A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DNMT3A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNMT3A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17093, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 3 alpha (DNMT3A, AccessionNP_(—)715640.1), a gene which intervenes in de novo methylation of DNA.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNMT3A.

The function of DNMT3A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 3 alpha (DNMT3A, AccessionNP_(—)783328.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNMT3A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DNMT3A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNMT3A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17093, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 3 alpha (DNMT3A, AccessionNP_(—)783328.1), a gene which intervenes in de novo methylation of DNA.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNMT3A.

The function of DNMT3A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Echinoderm microtubuleassociated protein like 1 (EML1, Accession NP_(—)004425.1) is anotherGAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EML1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EML1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EML1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12454, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Echinodermmicrotubule associated protein like 1 (EML1, Accession NP_(—)004425.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EML1.

Epithelial membrane protein 1 (EMP1, Accession NP_(—)001414.1) isanother GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EMP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by EMP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EMP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3219, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Epithelialmembrane protein 1 (EMP1, Accession NP_(—)001414.1), a gene which playsa role in squamous cell differentiation; member of the PMP22/EMP/MP20family of membrane glycoproteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EMP1.

The function of EMP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. FBXW5 (AccessionNP_(—)839890.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FBXW5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FBXW5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3849, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of FBXW5 (AccessionNP_(—)839890.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW5.

FBXW5 (Accession NP_(—)839891.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXW5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FBXW5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3849, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of FBXW5 (AccessionNP_(—)839891.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW5.

FLJ10120 (Accession NP_(—)060471.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10120 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10120,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10120 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16520, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10120(Accession NP_(—)060471.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10120.

FLJ11142 (Accession NP_(—)060808.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11142 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11142,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11142 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16418, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11142(Accession NP_(—)060808.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11142.

FLJ12586 (Accession NP_(—)078896.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12586 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12586,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12586 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9318, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12586(Accession NP_(—)078896.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12586.

FLJ20156 (Accession NP_(—)060161.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20156 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20156BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ20156, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20156BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20156 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15489 andSEQ ID:9513 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20156(Accession NP_(—)060161.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20156.

FLJ20294 (Accession NP_(—)060219.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20294 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20294,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20294 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9807, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20294(Accession NP_(—)060219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20294.

FLJ20582 (Accession XP_(—)090970.4) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20582 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20582,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20582 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9319, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20582(Accession XP_(—)090970.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20582.

FLJ21588 (Accession NP_(—)115580.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21588 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21588,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21588 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7169, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21588(Accession NP_(—)115580.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21588.

FLJ22625 (Accession NP_(—)078991.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22625 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22625,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22625 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10995, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22625(Accession NP_(—)078991.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22625.

FLJ23375 (Accession NP_(—)079232.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23375 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23375,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23375 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2294, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23375(Accession NP_(—)079232.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23375.

FLJ23467 (Accession NP_(—)078851.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23467 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23467,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23467 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6368, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23467(Accession NP_(—)078851.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23467.

FLJ23754 (Accession NP_(—)689888.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23754 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23754,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23754 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1290, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23754(Accession NP_(—)689888.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23754.

FLJ33318 (Accession NP_(—)694961.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33318 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33318,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33318 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17788, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33318(Accession NP_(—)694961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33318.

FLJ33708 (Accession NP_(—)775946.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33708 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33708,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33708 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33708(Accession NP_(—)775946.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33708.

FLJ37034 (Accession NP_(—)689734.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37034 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37034,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37034 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13349, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37034(Accession NP_(—)689734.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37034.

FUK (Accession NP_(—)659496.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FUK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FUK, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FUK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13518, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of FUK (AccessionNP_(—)659496.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FUK.

Fyve and coiled-coil domain containing 1 (FYCO1, AccessionNP_(—)078789.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FYCO1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FYCO1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FYCO1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1084, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Fyve andcoiled-coil domain containing 1 (FYCO1, Accession NP_(—)078789.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FYCO1.

Glucose-6-phosphatase, transport (glucose-6-phosphate) protein 1 (G6PT1,Accession NP_(—)001458.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. G6PT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by G6PT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of G6PT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13519, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition ofGlucose-6-phosphatase, transport (glucose-6-phosphate) protein 1 (G6PT1,Accession NP_(—)001458.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with G6PT1.

Gata binding protein 6 (GATA6, Accession NP_(—)005248.1) is anotherGAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GATA6 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GATA6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GATA6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2438, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Gata bindingprotein 6 (GATA6, Accession NP_(—)005248.1), a gene which is thought tobe important for regulating terminal differentiation and/orproliferation. and therefore may be associated with Sex cord-derivedovarian tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Sex cord-derived ovarian tumors, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with GATA6.

The function of GATA6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM488.1. GATS (AccessionNP_(—)849153.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GATS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GATS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GATS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5950, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of GATS (AccessionNP_(—)849153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GATS.

Golgi apparatus protein 1 (GLG1, Accession NP_(—)036333.1) is anotherGAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GLG1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GLG1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GLG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1019, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Golgi apparatusprotein 1 (GLG1, Accession NP_(—)036333.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GLG1.

Guanosine monophosphate reductase 2 (GMPR2, Accession NP_057660.1) isanother GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GMPR2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GMPR2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGMPR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8654, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Guanosinemonophosphate reductase 2 (GMPR2, Accession NP_(—)057660.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GMPR2.

GOR (Accession NP_(—)758439.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GOR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GOR, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GOR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7795, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of GOR (AccessionNP_(—)758439.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GOR.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, ampa 1 (GRIA1, Accession NP_(—)000818.1)is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRIA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GRIA1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGRIA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8118, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, ampa 1 (GRIA1, Accession NP_(—)000818.1), a genewhich acts as an excitatory neurotransmitter at many synapses in thecentral nervous system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GRIA1.

The function of GRIA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM412.1. Homeo box b8 (HOXB8,Accession NP_076921.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. HOXB8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HOXB8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HOXB8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19126, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box b8(HOXB8, Accession NP_(—)076921.1), a gene which is part of adevelopmental regulatory system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HOXB8.

The function of HOXB8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Heparanase (HPSE,Accession NP_(—)006656.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HPSE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HPSE, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HPSE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15551, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Heparanase (HPSE,Accession NP_(—)006656.1), a gene which is an endoglycosidase thatcleaves heparan sulfate, and therefore may be associated with Breastcancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Breast cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HPSE.

The function of HPSE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. HSC3 (AccessionNP_(—)660157.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HSC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSC3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HSC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9997, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of HSC3 (AccessionNP_(—)660157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSC3.

Hydroxy-delta-5-steroid dehydrogenase, 3 beta- and steroiddelta-isomerase 1 (HSD3B1, Accession NP_(—)000853.1) is another GAM7553target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HSD3B1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby HSD3B1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSD3B1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13457, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition ofHydroxy-delta-5-steroid dehydrogenase, 3 beta- and steroiddelta-isomerase 1 (HSD3B1, Accession NP_(—)000853.1), a gene which is a3-@ beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HSD3B1.

The function of HSD3B1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM507.1. HSPC063 (AccessionNP_(—)054874.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HSPC063 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC063, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HSPC063 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5807, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of HSPC063(Accession NP_(—)054874.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSPC063.

HSPC065 (Accession NP_(—)054876.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HSPC065 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC065,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC065 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1070, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of HSPC065(Accession NP_(—)054876.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSPC065.

Isoleucine-trna synthetase (IARS, Accession NP_(—)002152.1) is anotherGAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IARS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IARS, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IARS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8969, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Isoleucine-trnasynthetase (IARS, Accession NP_(—)002152.1), a gene which functions inprotein biosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with IARS.

The function of IARS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM291.1. Isoleucine-trnasynthetase (IARS, Accession NP_038203.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. IARS BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by IARS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IARSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8969, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Isoleucine-trnasynthetase (IARS, Accession NP_(—)038203.1), a gene which functions inprotein biosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with IARS.

The function of IARS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM291.1. Interleukin 22receptor, alpha 2 (IL22RA2, Accession NP_(—)443194.1) is another GAM7553target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL22RA2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL22RA2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL22RA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8508, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 22receptor, alpha 2 (IL22RA2, Accession NP_(—)443194.1), a gene whichinduces the production of acute-phase reactants. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL22RA2.

The function of IL22RA2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM291.1. Interleukin 22receptor, alpha 2 (IL22RA2, Accession NP_(—)851827.1) is another GAM7553target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL22RA2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL22RA2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL22RA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8508, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 22receptor, alpha 2 (IL22RA2, Accession NP_(—)851827.1), a gene whichinduces the production of acute-phase reactants. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL22RA2.

The function of IL22RA2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM291.1. Interleukin 22receptor, alpha 2 (IL22RA2, Accession NP_(—)851826.1) is another GAM7553target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL22RA2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL22RA2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL22RA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8508, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 22receptor, alpha 2 (IL22RA2, Accession NP_(—)851826.1), a gene whichinduces the production of acute-phase reactants. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL22RA2.

The function of IL22RA2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM291.1. Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, isk-related family, member 3 (KCNE3, AccessionNP_(—)005463.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNE3 BINDING SITE1 and KCNE3 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by KCNE3,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNE3 BINDING SITE1 andKCNE3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15160 and SEQ ID:682respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, isk-related family, member 3 (KCNE3, AccessionNP_(—)005463.1), a gene which ancillary protein that co-assemble with apotassium channel alpha-subunit to modulate the gating kinetics andenhance stability of the multimeric complex (by similarity). andtherefore may be associated with Hypokalemic periodic paralysis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Hypokalemic periodic paralysis, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with KCNE3.

The function of KCNE3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. KIAA0205 (AccessionNP_(—)055688.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA0205 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0205, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0205 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8043,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0205(Accession NP_(—)055688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0205.

KIAA0255 (Accession NP_(—)055557.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0255 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0255,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0255 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3428, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0255(Accession NP_(—)055557.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0255.

KIAA0495 (Accession XP_(—)031397.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0495 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0495,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0495 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0495(Accession XP_(—)031397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0495.

KIAA0802 (Accession XP_(—)031357.4) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0802 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0802,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0802 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6556, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0802(Accession XP_(—)031357.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0802.

KIAA1920 (Accession XP_(—)085210.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1920 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1920,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1920 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1920(Accession XP_(—)085210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1920.

LCMT2 (Accession NP_(—)055608.2) is another GAM7553 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LCMT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LCMT2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LCMT2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14172, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LCMT2 (AccessionNP_(—)055608.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LCMT2.

Lipoma hmgic fusion partner-like 2 (LHFPL2, Accession XP_046054.1) isanother GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LHFPL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by LHFPL2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLHFPL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6663, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Lipoma hmgicfusion partner-like 2 (LHFPL2, Accession XP_(—)046054.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LHFPL2.

LOC120224 (Accession NP_(—)620143.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC120224 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC120224, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC120224 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC120224(Accession NP_(—)620143.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC120224.

LOC138649 (Accession XP_(—)059987.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC138649 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC138649, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC138649 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9140, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC138649(Accession XP_(—)059987.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC138649.

LOC144438 (Accession XP_(—)084860.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144438 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144438, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144438 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC144438(Accession XP_(—)084860.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144438.

LOC145921 (Accession XP_(—)071845.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145921 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145921, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145921 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8430, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC145921(Accession XP_(—)071845.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145921.

LOC149149 (Accession XP_(—)097598.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149149 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149149, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149149 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14584, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC149149(Accession XP_(—)097598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149149.

LOC150759 (Accession NP_(—)787049.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150759 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150759, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150759 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5023, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC150759(Accession NP_(—)787049.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150759.

LOC153959 (Accession XP_(—)098450.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153959 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153959, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153959 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19972, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC153959(Accession XP_(—)098450.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153959.

LOC155036 (Accession XP_(—)098651.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155036 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155036, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155036 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19733, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC155036(Accession XP_(—)098651.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155036.

LOC200399 (Accession XP_(—)114226.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200399 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200399, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200399 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC200399(Accession XP_(—)114226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200399.

LOC201501 (Accession XP_(—)113971.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201501 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201501, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201501 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9241, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC201501(Accession XP_(—)113971.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201501.

LOC220686 (Accession XP_(—)167540.4) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220686 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220686, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220686 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC220686(Accession XP_(—)167540.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220686.

LOC221495 (Accession XP_(—)168136.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221495 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221495, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221495 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2379, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC221495(Accession XP_(—)168136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221495.

LOC221922 (Accession XP_(—)166555.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221922 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221922, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221922 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19315, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC221922(Accession XP_(—)166555.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221922.

LOC221938 (Accession XP_(—)166542.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221938 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221938, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221938 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC221938(Accession XP_(—)166542.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221938.

LOC253982 (Accession XP_(—)170804.3) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253982 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253982, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253982 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11790, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC253982(Accession XP_(—)170804.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253982.

LOC283487 (Accession XP_(—)211062.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283487 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283487, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283487 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19068, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC283487(Accession XP_(—)211062.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283487.

LOC283686 (Accession XP_(—)211164.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283686 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283686, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283686 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15683, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC283686(Accession XP_(—)211164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283686.

LOC283868 (Accession XP_(—)211243.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283868 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283868, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283868 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20068, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC283868(Accession XP_(—)211243.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283868.

LOC283925 (Accession XP_(—)208907.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283925 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283925, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283925 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12361, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC283925(Accession XP_(—)208907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283925.

LOC284080 (Accession XP_(—)211322.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284080 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284080, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284080 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4066, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC284080(Accession XP_(—)211322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284080.

LOC284693 (Accession XP_(—)209323.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284693 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284693, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284693 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1014, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC284693(Accession XP_(—)209323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284693.

LOC284994 (Accession XP_(—)209434.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284994 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284994, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284994 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5023, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC284994(Accession XP_(—)209434.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284994.

LOC285166 (Accession XP_(—)211791.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14257, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC285166(Accession XP_(—)211791.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285166.

LOC285484 (Accession XP_(—)209630.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285484 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285484, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285484 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5962, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC285484(Accession XP_(—)209630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285484.

LOC285729 (Accession XP_(—)212001.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285729 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285729, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285729 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15629, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC285729(Accession XP_(—)212001.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285729.

LOC285831 (Accession XP_(—)212625.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285831 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC285831, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC285831 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5709, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC285831(Accession XP_(—)212625.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285831.

LOC285831 (Accession XP_(—)212577.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285831 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC285831, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC285831 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5709, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC285831(Accession XP_(—)212577.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285831.

LOC285831 (Accession XP_(—)209784.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285831 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC285831, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC285831 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5709, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC285831(Accession XP_(—)209784.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285831.

LOC338862 (Accession XP_(—)290601.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338862 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338862, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338862 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC338862(Accession XP_(—)290601.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338862.

LOC338866 (Accession XP_(—)294736.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338866 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338866, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338866 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5837, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC338866(Accession XP_(—)294736.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338866.

LOC338909 (Accession XP_(—)294744.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC338909(Accession XP_(—)294744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338909.

LOC338981 (Accession XP_(—)294767.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338981 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338981, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338981 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC338981(Accession XP_(—)294767.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338981.

LOC339290 (Accession XP_(—)294901.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339290 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339290, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339290 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC339290(Accession XP_(—)294901.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339290.

LOC339789 (Accession XP_(—)295067.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339789 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339789, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339789 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19316, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC339789(Accession XP_(—)295067.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339789.

LOC339832 (Accession XP_(—)295079.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339832 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339832, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339832 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2461, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC339832(Accession XP_(—)295079.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339832.

LOC339872 (Accession XP_(—)291050.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339872 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339872, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339872 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6271, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC339872(Accession XP_(—)291050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339872.

LOC340449 (Accession XP_(—)290424.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340449 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340449, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340449 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC340449(Accession XP_(—)290424.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340449.

LOC342663 (Accession XP_(—)297028.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2579, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC342663(Accession XP_(—)297028.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342663.

LOC344886 (Accession XP_(—)298385.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC344886 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC344886, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC344886 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC344886(Accession XP_(—)298385.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC344886.

LOC348127 (Accession XP_(—)302662.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348127 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348127, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348127 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC348127(Accession XP_(—)302662.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348127.

LOC348130 (Accession XP_(—)302666.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348130 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348130, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348130 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC348130(Accession XP_(—)302666.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348130.

LOC348544 (Accession XP_(—)300243.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348544 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348544, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348544 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10979, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC348544(Accession XP_(—)300243.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348544.

LOC348600 (Accession XP_(—)300790.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348600 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348600, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348600 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC348600(Accession XP_(—)300790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348600.

LOC349140 (Accession XP_(—)291247.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349140 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349140, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349140 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3138, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC349140(Accession XP_(—)291247.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349140.

LOC349287 (Accession XP_(—)301010.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349287 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349287, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349287 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC349287(Accession XP_(—)301010.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349287.

LOC349309 (Accession XP_(—)301020.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349309 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349309, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349309 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15332, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC349309(Accession XP_(—)301020.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349309.

LOC80298 (Accession NP_(—)079474.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC80298 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC80298,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC80298 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19304, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC80298(Accession NP_(—)079474.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC80298.

LOC85026 (Accession NP_(—)116326.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC85026 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC85026,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC85026 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13738, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC85026(Accession NP_(—)116326.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC85026.

LOC90906 (Accession XP_(—)034809.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90906 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90906,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90906 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15110, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of LOC90906(Accession XP_(—)034809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90906.

MBNL2 (Accession NP_(—)005748.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MBNL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MBNL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MBNL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5708, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of MBNL2 (AccessionNP_(—)005748.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MBNL2.

MBNL2 (Accession NP_(—)659002.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MBNL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MBNL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MBNL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5708, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of MBNL2 (AccessionNP_(—)659002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MBNL2.

Microfibrillar-associated protein 1 (MFAP1, Accession NP_005917.1) isanother GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MFAP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MFAP1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMFAP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18621, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition ofMicrofibrillar-associated protein 1 (MFAP1, Accession NP_(—)005917.1), agene which are an important component of the extracellular matrix ofmany tissues. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MFAP1.

The function of MFAP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM572.1. MGC10233 (AccessionNP_(—)689928.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGC10233 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10233, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC10233 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3443,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of MGC10233(Accession NP_(—)689928.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10233.

MGC11386 (Accession NP_(—)116322.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC11386 BINDING SITE1 through MGC11386BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC11386, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11386BINDING SITE1 through MGC11386 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:5617,SEQ ID:11951 and SEQ ID:13670 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of MGC11386(Accession NP_(—)116322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC11386.

MGC13114 (Accession NP_(—)115742.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13114 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13114,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13114 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11612, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of MGC13114(Accession NP_(—)115742.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13114.

MGC13251 (Accession NP_(—)116103.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13251 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13251,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13251 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18632, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of MGC13251(Accession NP_(—)116103.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13251.

MGC16186 (Accession NP_(—)115748.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC16186 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10586, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of MGC16186(Accession NP_(—)115748.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC16186.

MGC21854 (Accession NP_(—)443094.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC21854 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC21854,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC21854 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11923, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of MGC21854(Accession NP_(—)443094.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC21854.

MGC26885 (Accession NP_(—)689552.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC26885 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC26885,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC26885 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of MGC26885(Accession NP_(—)689552.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC26885.

MGC3020 (Accession NP_(—)076953.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3020 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3020,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3020 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13408, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of MGC3020(Accession NP_(—)076953.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3020.

MGC3040 (Accession XP_(—)039805.6) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3040 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3040,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3040 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11387, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of MGC3040(Accession XP_(—)039805.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3040.

MGC34761 (Accession NP_(—)775890.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34761 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34761,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34761 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10760, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of MGC34761(Accession NP_(—)775890.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34761.

MGC35048 (Accession NP_(—)694940.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35048 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35048,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35048 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17290, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of MGC35048(Accession NP_(—)694940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35048.

Nadh dehydrogenase 4l (MTND4L, Accession NP_(—)776060.1) is anotherGAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MTND4L BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MTND4L, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MTND4LBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1170, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Nadhdehydrogenase 4l (MTND4L, Accession NP_(—)776060.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MTND4L.

Myeloma overexpressed gene (in a subset of t(11;14) positive multiplemyelomas) (MYEOV, Accession NP_(—)620123.1) is another GAM7553 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYEOV BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMYEOV, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYEOV BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1311, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Myelomaoverexpressed gene (in a subset of t(11;14) positive multiple myelomas)(MYEOV, Accession NP_(—)620123.1), a gene which is encoded by MYELOMAOVEREXPRESSED GENE. and therefore may be associated with Multiplemyeloma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Multiple myeloma, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MYEOV.

The function of MYEOV and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM842.2. NPCR (AccessionNP_(—)660361.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NPCR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NPCR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NPCR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2329, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of NPCR (AccessionNP_(—)660361.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NPCR.

OIP5 (Accession NP_(—)009211.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. OIP5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OIP5, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OIP5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14429, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of OIP5 (AccessionNP_(—)009211.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OIP5.

P5326 (Accession NP_(—)113638.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. P5326 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P5326,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P5326 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5216, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of P5326 (AccessionNP_(—)113638.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith P5326.

Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 (PCSK1, AccessionNP_(—)000430.3) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PCSK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCSK1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCSK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5073, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Proproteinconvertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 (PCSK1, Accession NP_(—)000430.3), agene which processes hormone precursors by cleaving paired basic aminoacids; serine protease of the subtilase family. and therefore may beassociated with Obesity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Obesity, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with PCSK1.

The function of PCSK1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM346.1. PH-4 (AccessionNP_(—)060202.2) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PH-4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PH-4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PH-4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of PH-4 (AccessionNP_(—)060202.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PH-4.

Phosphatidylinositol 4-kinase, catalytic, beta polypeptide (PIK4CB,Accession NP_(—)002642.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIK4CB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK4CB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIK4CB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19981, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol 4-kinase, catalytic, beta polypeptide (PIK4CB,Accession NP_(—)002642.1), a gene which phosphorylates the 4-OH positionof phosphatidyl inositol. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PIK4CB.

The function of PIK4CB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Phospholipidscramblase 2 (PLSCR2, Accession NP_(—)065092.1) is another GAM7553target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLSCR2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PLSCR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLSCR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Phospholipidscramblase 2 (PLSCR2, Accession NP_(—)065092.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PLSCR2.

PRO2730 (Accession NP_(—)079498.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO2730 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2730,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO2730 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10196, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of PRO2730(Accession NP_(—)079498.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO2730.

Prp4 pre-mrna processing factor 4 homolog b (yeast) (PRPF4B, AccessionNP_(—)003904.2) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRPF4B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PRPF4B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRPF4B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Prp4 pre-mrnaprocessing factor 4 homolog b (yeast) (PRPF4B, Accession NP_003904.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PRPF4B.

Regulator of g-protein signalling 18 (RGS18, Accession NP_570138.1) isanother GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS18BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RGS18, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRGS18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19908, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 18 (RGS18, Accession NP_(—)570138.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS18.

RP4-622L5 (Accession NP_(—)061991.2) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RP4-622L5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRP4-622L5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RP4-622L5 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of RP4-622L5(Accession NP_(—)061991.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RP4-622L5.

Splicing factor 3a, subunit 3, 60 kda (SF3A3, Accession NP_(—)006793.1)is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SF3A3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SF3A3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSF3A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9859, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Splicing factor3a, subunit 3, 60 kda (SF3A3, Accession NP_(—)006793.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SF3A3.

Solute carrier family 21 (organic anion transporter), member 6 (SLC21A6,Accession NP_(—)006437.2) is another GAM7553 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC21A6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC21A6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC21A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10610, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 21 (organic anion transporter), member 6 (SLC21A6, AccessionNP_(—)006437.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC21A6.

SLC35E2 (Accession XP_(—)049733.6) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC35E2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC35E2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC35E2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:617, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of SLC35E2(Accession XP_(—)049733.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC35E2.

Signal transducing adaptor molecule (sh3 domain and itam motif) 1 (STAM,Accession NP_(—)003464.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. STAM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STAM, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of STAM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12483, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Signaltransducing adaptor molecule (sh3 domain and itam motif) 1 (STAM,Accession NP_(—)003464.1), a gene which is as an adaptor moleculeinvolved in the downstream signaling of cytokine receptors. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAM.

The function of STAM and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM106.2. Tumor-associatedcalcium signal transducer 2 (TACSTD2, Accession NP_(—)002344.1) isanother GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TACSTD2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TACSTD2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TACSTD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2226, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Tumor-associatedcalcium signal transducer 2 (TACSTD2, Accession NP_(—)002344.1), a genewhich belongs to ga733 tumor-associated antigen gene family and mayfunction as growth factor receptors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TACSTD2.

The function of TACSTD2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM952.1. Transcobalamin ii;macrocytic anemia (TCN2, Accession NP_(—)000346.2) is another GAM7553target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCN2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TCN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TCN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2859, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Transcobalaminii; macrocytic anemia (TCN2, Accession NP_(—)000346.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCN2.

Teratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 (TDGF1, AccessionNP_(—)003203.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TDGF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TDGF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TDGF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2899, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition ofTeratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 (TDGF1, Accession NP_003203.1),a gene which can play a role in the determination of the epiblasticcells that subsequently give rise to the mesoderm. and therefore may beassociated with Forebrain defects. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Forebrain defects, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TDGF1.

The function of TDGF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tudor domain containing1 (TDRD1, Accession NP_(—)112568.1) is another GAM7553 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TDRD1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TDRD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TDRD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18304, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Tudor domaincontaining 1 (TDRD1, Accession NP_(—)112568.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TDRD1.

Tumor necrosis factor (ligand) superfamily, member 8 (TNFSF8, AccessionNP_(—)001235.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNFSF8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFSF8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TNFSF8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2875, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor (ligand) superfamily, member 8 (TNFSF8, AccessionNP_(—)001235.1), a gene which cytokine that binds to tnfrsf8/cd30.induces proliferation of t cells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TNFSF8.

The function of TNFSF8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM487.1. Tnfreceptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6, Accession NP_(—)665802.1) isanother GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRAF6, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TRAF6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13703,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6, Accession NP_(—)665802.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRAF6.

Tnf receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6, Accession NP_(—)004611.1) isanother GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRAF6, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TRAF6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13703,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6, Accession NP_(—)004611.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRAF6.

Ubiquitination factor e4a (ufd2 homolog, yeast) (UBE4A, AccessionNP_(—)004779.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UBE4A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UBE4A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UBE4A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1390, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitinationfactor e4a (ufd2 homolog, yeast) (UBE4A, Accession NP_(—)004779.1), agene which binds to the ubiquitin moieties of preformed conjugates andcatalyzes ubiquitin chain assembly in conjunction with E1, E2, and E3.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with UBE4A.

The function of UBE4A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.2. X123 (AccessionNP_(—)004807.1) is another GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. X123 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by X123, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of X123 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17404, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of X123 (AccessionNP_(—)004807.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith X123.

Zinc finger protein 24 (kox 17) (ZNF24, Accession NP_008896.1) isanother GAM7553 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ZNF24, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19115, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7553 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:354.

Another function of GAM7553 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 24 (kox 17) (ZNF24, Accession NP_(—)008896.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7553 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF24.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 7776 (GAM7776), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM7776 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM7776 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM7776 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM7776 gene encodes a GAM7776 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM7776 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:110, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM7776 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM7776 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM7776 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM7776 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:110, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM7776folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM7776 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA is designated SEQID:246, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM7776 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM7776 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM7776target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM7776 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM7776 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM7776 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM7776 target RNA into GAM7776 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM7776 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM7776 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM7776 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM7776 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM7776 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM7776 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM7776 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM7776 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

15E1.2 (Accession XP_(—)290596.1) is a GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. 15E1.2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by 15E1.2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of 15E1.2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

A function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of 15E1.2 (AccessionXP_(—)290596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith 15E1.2.

Alpha-1-b glycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. A1BG BINDING SITE1and A1BG BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by A1BG, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofA1BG BINDING SITE1 and A1BG BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18868 andSEQ ID:2534 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Alpha-1-bglycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2), a gene which a plasmaprotein of unknown function. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with A1BG.

The function of A1BG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1.Aminoadipate-semialdehyde synthase (AASS, Accession NP_(—)005754.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AASS BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by AASS, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AASSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6339, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofAminoadipate-semialdehyde synthase (AASS, Accession NP_(—)005754.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AASS.

ABCA13 (Accession NP_(—)689914.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCA13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ABCA13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCA13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ABCA13 (AccessionNP_(—)689914.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABCA13.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 11 (ABCC11,Accession NP_(—)149163.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCC11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ABCC11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCC11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7022, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 11 (ABCC11, AccessionNP_(—)149163.2), a gene which acts as a multispecific organic anion pumpwhich can transport nucleotide analogs (by similarity). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCC11.

The function of ABCC11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Atp-binding cassette,sub-family d (ald), member 3 (ABCD3, Accession NP_(—)002849.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABCD3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ABCD3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofABCD3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14444, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family d (ald), member 3 (ABCD3, AccessionNP_(—)002849.1), a gene which a probable transporter. and therefore isassociated with Zellweger syndrome-2 (zws-2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Zellwegersyndrome-2 (zws-2), and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ABCD3.

The function of ABCD3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Acyl-coenzyme adehydrogenase, short/branched chain (ACADSB, Accession NP_(—)001600.1)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACADSBBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ACADSB, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofACADSB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16689, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Acyl-coenzyme adehydrogenase, short/branched chain (ACADSB, Accession NP_(—)001600.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ACADSB.

Acid phosphatase 5, tartrate resistant (ACP5, Accession NP_(—)001602.1)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ACP5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ACP5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofACP5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6638, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Acid phosphatase5, tartrate resistant (ACP5, Accession NP_(—)001602.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ACP5.

A disintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 4 (ADAMTS4, Accession NP_(—)005090.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAMTS4BINDING SITE1 and ADAMTS4 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by ADAMTS4, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ADAMTS4 BINDING SITE1 and ADAMTS4 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:1651 and SEQ ID:13757 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Adisintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 4 (ADAMTS4, Accession NP_(—)005090.1), agene which cleaves aggrecan, a cartilage proteoglycan, and may beinvolved in its turnover. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADAMTS4.

The function of ADAMTS4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Adenylate cyclase 6(ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)066193.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ADCY6 BINDING SITE1 and ADCY6 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ADCY6, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ADCY6 BINDING SITE1 and ADCY6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:15161 and SEQ ID:15161 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase6 (ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)066193.1), a gene which this a membrane-bound,ca(2+)-inhibitable adenylyl cyclase (by similarity). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADCY6.

The function of ADCY6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.2. Adenylate cyclase 6(ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)056085.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ADCY6 BINDING SITE1 and ADCY6 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ADCY6, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ADCY6 BINDING SITE1 and ADCY6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:16688 and SEQ ID:19456 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase6 (ADCY6, Accession NP_(—)056085.1), a gene which this a membrane-bound,ca(2+)-inhibitable adenylyl cyclase (by similarity). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADCY6.

The function of ADCY6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.2. Agmatine ureohydrolase(agmatinase) (AGMAT, Accession NP_(—)079034.2) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AGMAT BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAGMAT, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AGMAT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9193, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Agmatineureohydrolase (agmatinase) (AGMAT, Accession NP_(—)079034.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AGMAT.

Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR, Accession NP_(—)001612.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AHR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by AHR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AHRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8217, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Aryl hydrocarbonreceptor (AHR, Accession NP_(—)001612.1), a gene which plays a role inmodulating carcinogenesis through the induction ofxenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes and therefore may be associated withStomach tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Stomach tumors, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with AHR.

The function of AHR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Absent in melanoma 1(AIM1, Accession XP_(—)166300.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AIM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AIM1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16864, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Absent inmelanoma 1 (AIM1, Accession XP_(—)166300.1), a gene which is altered inassociation with tumor suppression in a model of human melanoma andtherefore may be associated with Malignant melanoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMalignant melanoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AIM1.

The function of AIM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Aldo-keto reductasefamily 1, member d1 (delta 4-3-ketosteroid-5-beta-reductase) (AKR1D1,Accession NP_(—)005980.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AKR1D1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AKR1D1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AKR1D1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8063, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Aldo-ketoreductase family 1, member d1 (delta 4-3-ketosteroid-5-beta-reductase)(AKR1D1, Accession NP_(—)005980.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with AKR1D1.

Aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member b1 (ALDH1B1, AccessionNP_(—)000683.3) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALDH1B1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALDH1B1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ALDH1B1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2153, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 1 family, member b1 (ALDH1B1, Accession NP_(—)000683.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH1B1.

Arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase (ALOX15, Accession NP_(—)001131.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALOX15BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ALOX15, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofALOX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19939, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Arachidonate15-lipoxygenase (ALOX15, Accession NP_(—)001131.1), a gene whichconverts arachidonic acid to 15s-hydroperoxyeicosatetraenoic acid.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALOX15.

The function of ALOX15 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. AMID (AccessionNP_(—)116186.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AMID BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AMID, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AMID BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5895, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of AMID (AccessionNP_(—)116186.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AMID.

Ankyrin repeat domain 6 (ANKRD6, Accession NP_(—)055757.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANKRD6 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ANKRD6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANKRD6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1746, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatdomain 6 (ANKRD6, Accession NP_(—)055757.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ANKRD6.

Adaptor-related protein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit (AP3S2, AccessionNP_(—)005820.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AP3S2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AP3S2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP3S2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19874, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit (AP3S2, Accession NP_(—)005820.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP3S2.

Apoptotic protease activating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)037361.1)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APAF1BINDING SITE1 and APAF1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by APAF1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APAF1 BINDING SITE1 andAPAF1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19360 and SEQ ID:16578respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Apoptoticprotease activating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)037361.1), a genewhich functions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads tocaspase 9 dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may beassociated with Cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APAF1 BINDING SITE1 andAPAF1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by APAF1, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of APAF1 BINDING SITE1 and APAF1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:16578 and SEQ ID:19360 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Apoptoticprotease activating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1), a genewhich functions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads tocaspase 9 dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may beassociated with Cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. APM1 (AccessionNP_(—)004788.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. APM1 BINDING SITE1 and APM1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by APM1, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of APM1 BINDING SITE1 and APM1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:5598 and SEQ ID:20035 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of APM1 (AccessionNP_(—)004788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APM1.

Apolipoprotein b mrna editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3f(APOBEC3F, Accession NP_(—)660341.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. APOBEC3F BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APOBEC3F,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOBEC3F BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5622, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein bmrna editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3f (APOBEC3F, AccessionNP_(—)660341.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APOBEC3F.

Apolipoprotein l, 1 (APOL1, Accession NP_(—)663318.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APOL1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APOL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9574, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,1 (APOL1, Accession NP_(—)663318.1), a gene which may participate inreverse cholesterol transport from peripheral cells to the liver. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APOL1.

The function of APOL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Apolipoprotein l, 1(APOL1, Accession NP_(—)003652.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APOL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APOL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9574, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,1 (APOL1, Accession NP_(—)003652.2), a gene which may participate inreverse cholesterol transport from peripheral cells to the liver. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APOL1.

The function of APOL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Apolipoprotein l, 2(APOL2, Accession NP_(—)663612.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APOL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APOL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8064, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,2 (APOL2, Accession NP_(—)663612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with APOL2.

Apolipoprotein l, 2 (APOL2, Accession NP_(—)112092.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APOL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APOL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8064, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,2 (APOL2, Accession NP_(—)112092.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with APOL2.

Amyloid beta precursor protein (cytoplasmic tail) binding protein 2(APPBP2, Accession NP_(—)006371.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. APPBP2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APPBP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APPBP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4095, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Amyloid betaprecursor protein (cytoplasmic tail) binding protein 2 (APPBP2,Accession NP_(—)006371.2), a gene which interacts with the basolateralsorting signal of amyloid precursor protein. and therefore may beassociated with Alzheimer's disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APPBP2.

The function of APPBP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. APPL (AccessionNP_(—)036228.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. APPL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APPL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of APPL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12068, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of APPL (AccessionNP_(—)036228.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APPL.

Aquaporin 2 (collecting duct) (AQP2, Accession NP_(—)000477.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by AQP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AQP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18318, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 2(collecting duct) (AQP2, Accession NP_(—)000477.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP2.

Aquaporin 6, kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE1through AQP6 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AQP6,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AQP6 BINDING SITE1through AQP6 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:3169, SEQ ID:3169 and SEQID:7869 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6,kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)445738.1), a gene whichparticipates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Aquaporin 6, kidneyspecific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)001643.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AQP6 BINDING SITE1 through AQP6BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AQP6, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AQP6 BINDING SITE1 through AQP6 BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:8069, SEQ ID:13747 and SEQ ID:6901 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Aquaporin 6,kidney specific (AQP6, Accession NP_(—)001643.1), a gene whichparticipates in distinct physiologic function such as glomerularfiltration, tubular endocytosis, and acid-base-metabolism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AQP6.

The function of AQP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Rho gtpase activatingprotein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byARHGAP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGAP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Rho gtpaseactivating protein 1 (ARHGAP1, Accession NP_(—)004299.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGAP1.

ARHGAP11A (Accession NP_(—)055598.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGAP11A BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byARHGAP11A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGAP11A BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ARHGAP11A(Accession NP_(—)055598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARHGAP11A.

ARK5 (Accession NP_(—)055655.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARK5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARK5, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARK5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17859, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ARK5 (AccessionNP_(—)055655.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARK5.

ARPP-19 (Accession NP_(—)006619.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ARPP-19 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARPP-19,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARPP-19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:944, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ARPP-19(Accession NP_(—)006619.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ARPP-19.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 16 (ASB16, AccessionNP_(—)543139.4) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASB16, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ASB16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14722, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 16 (ASB16, Accession NP_(—)543139.4) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB16.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, AccessionNP_(—)060343.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB6 BINDING SITE1 and ASB6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byASB6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASB6 BINDING SITE1 andASB6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2196 and SEQ ID:10305respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, Accession NP_(—)060343.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB6.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, AccessionNP_(—)060343.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB6 BINDING SITE1 and ASB6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byASB6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASB6 BINDING SITE1 andASB6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10305 and SEQ ID:2196respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 6 (ASB6, Accession NP_(—)060343.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB6.

ASE-1 (Accession NP_(—)036231.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ASE-1 BINDING SITE1 and ASE-1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byASE-1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASE-1 BINDING SITE1 andASE-1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3101 and SEQ ID:1741respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ASE-1 (AccessionNP_(—)036231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ASE-1.

ATF7IP2 (Accession NP_(—)079273.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATF7IP2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATF7IP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATF7IP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9602, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ATF7IP2(Accession NP_(—)079273.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATF7IP2.

Ataxia telangiectasia mutated (includes complementation groups a, c andd) (ATM, Accession NP_(—)612150.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATM BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ATM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATMBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1837, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Ataxiatelangiectasia mutated (includes complementation groups a, c and d)(ATM, Accession NP_(—)612150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ATM.

Atpase, na+/k+ transporting, beta 2 polypeptide (ATP1B2, AccessionNP_(—)001669.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP1B2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP1B2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP1B2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16916, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, na+/k+transporting, beta 2 polypeptide (ATP1B2, Accession NP_(—)001669.1), agene which catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP coupled with the exchange ofNa +/K+ ions across the plasma membrane. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ATP1B2.

The function of ATP1B2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Atpase, (na+)/k+transporting, beta 4 polypeptide (ATP1B4, Accession NP_(—)036201.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP1B4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ATP1B4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofATP1B4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13042, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, (na+)/k+transporting, beta 4 polypeptide (ATP1B4, Accession NP_(—)036201.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP1B4.

Atpase, h+ transporting, lysosomal 38 kda, v0 subunit d isoform 2(ATP6V0D2, Accession NP_(—)689778.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP6V0D2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP6V0D2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V0D2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15039, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, h+transporting, lysosomal 38 kda, v0 subunit d isoform 2 (ATP6V0D2,Accession NP_(—)689778.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATP6V0D2.

ATP6V1A (Accession NP_(—)001681.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP6V1A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP6V1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6V1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ATP6V1A(Accession NP_(—)001681.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ATP6V1A.

Atpase, cu++ transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A,Accession NP_(—)000043.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP7A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP7A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP7A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, cu++transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A, AccessionNP_(—)000043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP7A.

Atpase, class i, type 8b, member 2 (ATP8B2, Accession XP_(—)290875.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP8B2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ATP8B2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofATP8B2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8634, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, class i,type 8b, member 2 (ATP8B2, Accession XP_(—)290875.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP8B2.

Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)001690.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11802, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)001690.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)068713.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11802, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)068713.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 4(B4GALT4, Accession NP_(—)003769.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. B4GALT4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by B4GALT4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B4GALT4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11028, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 4(B4GALT4, Accession NP_(—)003769.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with B4GALT4.

Xylosylprotein beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 7(galactosyltransferase i) (B4GALT7, Accession NP_(—)009186.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. B4GALT7 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by B4GALT7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B4GALT7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18475, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Xylosylproteinbeta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 7 (galactosyltransferase i)(B4GALT7, Accession NP_(—)009186.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with B4GALT7.

BA108L7.2 (Accession NP_(—)112233.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BA108L7.2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBA108L7.2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BA108L7.2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of BA108L7.2(Accession NP_(—)112233.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with BA108L7.2.

Beta-site app-cleaving enzyme 2 (BACE2, Accession NP_(—)620477.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BACE2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BACE2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11052,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme 2 (BACE2, Accession NP_(—)620477.1), a gene whichcleaves intracellularly the b-secretase site of amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer's disease anddown syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and down syndrome, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with BACE2.

The function of BACE2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Beta-site app-cleavingenzyme 2 (BACE2, Accession NP_(—)036237.2) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by BACE2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACE2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11052, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme 2 (BACE2, Accession NP_(—)036237.2), a gene whichcleaves intracellularly the b-secretase site of amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer's disease anddown syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and down syndrome, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with BACE2.

The function of BACE2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Beta-site app-cleavingenzyme 2 (BACE2, Accession NP_(—)620476.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BACE2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by BACE2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACE2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11052, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Beta-siteapp-cleaving enzyme 2 (BACE2, Accession NP_(—)620476.1), a gene whichcleaves intracellularly the b-secretase site of amyloid precursorprotein and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer's disease anddown syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and down syndrome, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with BACE2.

The function of BACE2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Bcl2-associatedathanogene 5 (BAG5, Accession NP_(—)004864.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BAG5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBAG5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BAG5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5695, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Bcl2-associatedathanogene 5 (BAG5, Accession NP_(—)004864.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BAG5.

BART1 (Accession NP_(—)036238.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BART1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BART1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BART1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of BART1 (AccessionNP_(—)036238.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BART1.

Bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, AccessionNP_(—)038477.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BAZ2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BAZ2A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BAZ2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8852, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Bromodomainadjacent to zinc finger domain, 2a (BAZ2A, Accession NP_(—)038477.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BAZ2A.

BCAP31 (Accession NP_(—)005736.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BCAP31 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BCAP31,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCAP31 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of BCAP31 (AccessionNP_(—)005736.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BCAP31.

B-cell cll/lymphoma 10 (BCL10, Accession NP_(—)003912.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCL10 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BCL10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCL10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19576, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of B-cellcll/lymphoma 10 (BCL10, Accession NP_(—)003912.1), a gene which is apositive regulator of lymphocyte proliferation, NF-kappaB activator. andtherefore may be associated with Malt lymphoma, follicular lymphoma.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Malt lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with BCL10.

The function of BCL10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. B double prime 1,subunit of rna polymerase iii transcription initiation factor iiib(BDP1, Accession NP_(—)060899.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BDP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BDP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BDP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19556, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of B double prime 1,subunit of rna polymerase iii transcription initiation factor iiib(BDP1, Accession NP_(—)060899.1), a gene which activates RNA polymeraseIII transcription. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BDP1.

The function of BDP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM146.1. BENE (AccessionNP_(—)005425.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BENE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BENE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BENE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6009, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of BENE (AccessionNP_(—)005425.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BENE.

BHD (Accession NP_(—)659434.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BHD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byBHD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BHD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9036, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of BHD (AccessionNP_(—)659434.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BHD.

BMF (Accession NP_(—)277038.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BMF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BMF, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BMF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:759, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of BMF (AccessionNP_(—)277038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BMF.

BNIP-S (Accession NP_(—)612122.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BNIP-S BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by BNIP-S, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BNIP-SBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5845, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of BNIP-S (AccessionNP_(—)612122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BNIP-S.

BRIP1 (Accession NP_(—)114432.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BRIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BRIP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRIP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13904, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of BRIP1 (AccessionNP_(—)114432.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BRIP1.

Butyrophilin, subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NP_(—)008979.2)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTN3A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BTN3A1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBTN3A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2067, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Butyrophilin,subfamily 3, member a1 (BTN3A1, Accession NP_(—)008979.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BTN3A1.

BXDC1 (Accession XP_(—)166303.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BXDC1 BINDING SITE1 and BXDC1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byBXDC1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BXDC1 BINDING SITE1 andBXDC1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12129 and SEQ ID:4549respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of BXDC1 (AccessionXP_(—)166303.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BXDC1.

Chromosome 11 open reading frame 17 (C11orf17, Accession NP_(—)065693.2)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C11orf17BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C11orf17, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C11orf17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11525, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 11open reading frame 17 (C11orf17, Accession NP_(—)065693.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C11orf17.

Chromosome 13 open reading frame 1 (C13orf1, Accession NP_(—)065189.1)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C13orf1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C13orf1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C13orf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5746, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 13open reading frame 1 (C13orf1, Accession NP_(—)065189.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C13orf1.

Chromosome 14 open reading frame 1 (C14orf1, Accession NP_(—)009107.1)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C14orf1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C14orf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12744, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 14open reading frame 1 (C14orf1, Accession NP_(—)009107.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C14orf1.

C14orf113 (Accession NP_(—)060100.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf113 BINDING SITE1 and C14orf113BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by C14orf113, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf113BINDING SITE1 and C14orf113 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18863 andSEQ ID:5052 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of C14orf113(Accession NP_(—)060100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf113.

C14orf143 (Accession NP_(—)660274.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf143 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf143, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf143 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of C14orf143(Accession NP_(—)660274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf143.

C14orf92 (Accession NP_(—)055643.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf92 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf92,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf92 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of C14orf92(Accession NP_(—)055643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf92.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf24, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C1orf24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19538, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf24.

C1q and tumor necrosis factor related protein 6 (C1QTNF6, AccessionNP_(—)114116.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C1QTNF6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C1QTNF6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C1QTNF6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14882,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of C1q and tumornecrosis factor related protein 6 (C1QTNF6, Accession NP_(—)114116.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C1QTNF6.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 147 (C20orf147, AccessionNP_(—)689880.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf147 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf147, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf147 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16257,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 147 (C20orf147, Accession NP_(—)689880.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf147.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 67 (C21orf67, Accession NP_(—)478068.1)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf67BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf67, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf67 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6569, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21open reading frame 67 (C21orf67, Accession NP_(—)478068.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf67.

Chromosome 22 open reading frame 19 (C22orf19, Accession NP_(—)003669.2)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C22orf19BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C22orf19, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C22orf19 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18897, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 22open reading frame 19 (C22orf19, Accession NP_(—)003669.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C22orf19.

C4orf9 (Accession XP_(—)035572.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C4orf9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C4orf9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C4orf9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of C4orf9 (AccessionXP_(—)035572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C4orf9.

Chromosome 6 open reading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf33BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C6orf33, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C6orf33 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6896, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 6 openreading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C6orf33.

C6orf5 (Accession NP_(—)056339.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf5 BINDING SITE1 and C6orf5 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby C6orf5, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf5 BINDING SITE1 andC6orf5 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10099 and SEQ ID:12805respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of C6orf5 (AccessionNP_(—)056339.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf5.

C6orf57 (Accession NP_(—)660310.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf57 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf57,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf57 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2114, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of C6orf57(Accession NP_(—)660310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf57.

Complement component 7 (C7, Accession NP_(—)000578.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent 7 (C7, Accession NP_(—)000578.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with C7.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 5 (C9orf5, Accession NP_(—)114401.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C9orf5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC9orf5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14258, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 5 (C9orf5, Accession NP_(—)114401.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf5.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NP_(—)061829.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf9BINDING SITE1 and C9orf9 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by C9orf9, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of C9orf9 BINDING SITE1 and C9orf9 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:5477 and SEQ ID:11520 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 9 (C9orf9, Accession NP_(—)061829.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf9.

CAB2 (Accession NP_(—)219487.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAB2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CAB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9181, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of CAB2 (AccessionNP_(—)219487.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAB2.

Calcium binding protein 4 (CABP4, Accession NP_(—)660201.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CABP4 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CABP4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CABP4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7624, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Calcium bindingprotein 4 (CABP4, Accession NP_(—)660201.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CABP4.

Calneuron 1 (CALN1, Accession NP_(—)113656.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CALN1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCALN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CALN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17850, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Calneuron 1(CALN1, Accession NP_(—)113656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CALN1.

Calcium modulating ligand (CAMLG, Accession NP_(—)001736.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CAMLG BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CAMLG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMLGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18944, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Calciummodulating ligand (CAMLG, Accession NP_(—)001736.1), a gene which islikely involved in the mobilization of calcium as a result of thetcr/cd3 complex interaction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMLG.

The function of CAMLG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Calpain 6 (CAPN6,Accession NP_(—)055104.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAPN6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAPN6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAPN6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2208, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Calpain 6 (CAPN6,Accession NP_(—)055104.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAPN6.

CAPRI (Accession NP_(—)008920.3) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAPRI BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAPRI,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAPRI BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4271, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of CAPRI (AccessionNP_(—)008920.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAPRI.

Caspase recruitment domain family, member 6 (CARD6, AccessionNP_(—)115976.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CARD6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CARD6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CARD6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9036, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Caspaserecruitment domain family, member 6 (CARD6, Accession NP_(—)115976.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CARD6.

Caspase 2, apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cellexpressed, developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, AccessionNP_(—)116765.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CASP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116765.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)001215.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16398,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)001215.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116766.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16398,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116766.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116764.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16398,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116764.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203519.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15049,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203519.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203520.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15049,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203520.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203521.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15049,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203521.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)001219.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15049,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)001219.2), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. CASPR4 (AccessionNP_(—)620481.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CASPR4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASPR4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASPR4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13634, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of CASPR4 (AccessionNP_(—)620481.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CASPR4.

Core-binding factor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2(CBFA2T2, Accession NP_(—)787060.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE1 and CBFA2T2 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CBFA2T2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE1 and CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:8242 and SEQ ID:8572 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)787060.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Core-binding factor,runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2, AccessionNP_(—)787060.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE1 and CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CBFA2T2, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBFA2T2BINDING SITE1 and CBFA2T2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8572 and SEQID:9543 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Core-bindingfactor, runt domain, alpha subunit 2; translocated to, 2 (CBFA2T2,Accession NP_(—)787060.1), a gene which is a putative transcriptionfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCBFA2T2.

The function of CBFA2T2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Chemokine (c-c motif)ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL22 BINDING SITE1 and CCL22BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by CCL22, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCL22BINDING SITE1 and CCL22 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15049 and SEQID:1679 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 22 (CCL22, Accession NP_(—)002981.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL22.

Cyclin f (CCNF, Accession NP_(—)001752.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCNF BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCCNF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin f (CCNF,Accession NP_(—)001752.1), a gene which likely to be involved in thecontrol of the cell cycle during s phase and g2. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCNF.

The function of CCNF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Ccr4 carbon cataboliterepression 4-like (s. cerevisiae) (CCRN4L, Accession NP_(—)036250.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCRN4LBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CCRN4L, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCCRN4L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4698, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Ccr4 carboncatabolite repression 4-like (s. cerevisiae) (CCRN4L, AccessionNP_(—)036250.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CCRN4L.

Cd209 antigen (CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD209 BINDING SITE1 andCD209 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by CD209, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCD209 BINDING SITE1 and CD209 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17051 andSEQ ID:4298 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cd209 antigen(CD209, Accession NP_(—)066978.1), a gene which may play an importantrole in the CD4-independent association of HIV with cells. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD209.

The function of CD209 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Cd24 antigen (smallcell lung carcinoma cluster 4 antigen) (CD24, Accession NP_(—)037362.1)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CD24, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCD24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19572, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cd24 antigen(small cell lung carcinoma cluster 4 antigen) (CD24, AccessionNP_(—)037362.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CD24.

Cd5 antigen (p56-62) (CD5, Accession NP_(—)055022.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CD5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cd5 antigen(p56-62) (CD5, Accession NP_(—)055022.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CD5.

Cd84 antigen (leukocyte antigen) (CD84, Accession NP_(—)003865.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD84 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CD84, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD84BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:514, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cd84 antigen(leukocyte antigen) (CD84, Accession NP_(—)003865.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD84.

Cdc14 cell division cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B,Accession NP_(—)201589.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDC14B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDC14B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC14BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17127, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cdc14 celldivision cycle 14 homolog b (s. cerevisiae) (CDC14B, AccessionNP_(—)201589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDC14B.

Cell division cycle 2-like 2 (CDC2L2, Accession NP_(—)296370.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDC2L2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDC2L2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CDC2L2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cell divisioncycle 2-like 2 (CDC2L2, Accession NP_(—)296370.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC2L2.

Cdc6 cell division cycle 6 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (CDC6, AccessionNP_(—)001245.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDC6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDC6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDC6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9211, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cdc6 celldivision cycle 6 homolog (s. cerevisiae) (CDC6, Accession NP_001245.1),a gene which is a component of the origin recognition complex (orc) thatbinds origins of replication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CDC6.

The function of CDC6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. CDCP1 (AccessionNP_(—)073753.3) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDCP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDCP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDCP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12091, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of CDCP1 (AccessionNP_(—)073753.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDCP1.

Cadherin 1, type 1, e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, AccessionNP_(—)004351.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH1 BINDING SITE1 and CDH1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CDH1, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CDH1 BINDING SITE1 and CDH1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:12580 and SEQ ID:5514 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 1, type1, e-cadherin (epithelial) (CDH1, Accession NP_(—)004351.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH1.

Cadherin 17, li cadherin (liver-intestine) (CDH17, AccessionNP_(—)004054.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH17 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDH17, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDH17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13851, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 17, licadherin (liver-intestine) (CDH17, Accession NP_(—)004054.2), a genewhich may have a role in the morphological organization of liver andintestine and involved in intestinal peptide transport. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH17.

The function of CDH17 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. CDK11 (AccessionXP_(—)166324.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDK11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDK11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDK11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8162, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of CDK11 (AccessionXP_(—)166324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDK11.

CDKAL1 (Accession NP_(—)060244.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDKAL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDKAL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDKAL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1255, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of CDKAL1 (AccessionNP_(—)060244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDKAL1.

Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 8 (CEACAM8,Accession NP_(—)001807.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CEACAM8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CEACAM8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CEACAM8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Carcinoembryonicantigen-related cell adhesion molecule 8 (CEACAM8, AccessionNP_(—)001807.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CEACAM8.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, AccessionNP_(—)059120.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR1 BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CECR1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR1BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4574 and SEQID:9037 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)059120.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

Cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, AccessionNP_(—)803124.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CECR1 BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CECR1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CECR1BINDING SITE1 and CECR1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9037 and SEQID:4574 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cat eye syndromechromosome region, candidate 1 (CECR1, Accession NP_(—)803124.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CECR1.

Centromere protein h (CENPH, Accession NP_(—)075060.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CENPH BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CENPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CENPHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19549, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Centromereprotein h (CENPH, Accession NP_(—)075060.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CENPH.

Centromere protein j (CENPJ, Accession NP_(—)060921.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CENPJ BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CENPJ, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CENPJBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13565, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Centromereprotein j (CENPJ, Accession NP_(—)060921.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CENPJ.

CGI-150 (Accession NP_(—)057164.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CGI-150 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-150,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-150 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2191, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of CGI-150(Accession NP_(—)057164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CGI-150.

CGI-18 (Accession NP_(—)057031.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-18 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-18,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-18 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18313, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of CGI-18 (AccessionNP_(—)057031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-18.

CGI-43 (Accession NP_(—)056437.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-43 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-43,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-43 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of CGI-43 (AccessionNP_(—)056437.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-43.

Chromosome condensation 1-like (CHC1L, Accession NP_(—)001259.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHC1LBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CHC1L, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCHC1L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15582, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Chromosomecondensation 1-like (CHC1L, Accession NP_(—)001259.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHC1L.

Chromatin accessibility complex 1 (CHRAC1, Accession NP_(—)059140.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHRAC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CHRAC1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCHRAC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9475, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Chromatinaccessibility complex 1 (CHRAC1, Accession NP_(—)059140.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHRAC1.

Carbohydrate (chondroitin) synthase 1 (CHSY1, Accession NP_055733.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHSY1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CHSY1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCHSY1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11924, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(chondroitin) synthase 1 (CHSY1, Accession NP_(—)055733.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CHSY1.

Cold autoinflammatory syndrome 1 (CIAS1, Accession NP_(—)004886.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CIAS1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CIAS1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCIAS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13461, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Coldautoinflammatory syndrome 1 (CIAS1, Accession NP_(—)004886.2), a genewhich may mediate protein-protein interactions; contains a leucine richrepeat and therefore may be associated with Familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome, muckle-wells syndrome. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Familial coldautoinflammatory syndrome, muckle-wells syndrome, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CIAS1.

The function of CIAS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM90.1. CIP29 (AccessionNP_(—)115740.3) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CIP29 BINDING SITE1 and CIP29 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CIP29,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CIP29 BINDING SITE1 andCIP29 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3509 and SEQ ID:20120respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of CIP29 (AccessionNP_(—)115740.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CIP29.

Claudin 19 (CLDN19, Accession NP_(—)683763.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLDN19 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCLDN19, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLDN19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5914, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Claudin 19(CLDN19, Accession NP_(—)683763.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CLDN19.

C-type (calcium dependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin,superfamily member 12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLECSF12 BINDINGSITE1 and CLECSF12 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CLECSF12, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CLECSF12 BINDING SITE1 and CLECSF12 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:16192 and SEQ ID:15296 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member12 (CLECSF12, Accession NP_(—)072092.2), a gene which is a pattern-recognition receptor . Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLECSF12.

The function of CLECSF12 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Chloride intracellularchannel 5 (CLIC5, Accession NP_(—)058625.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLIC5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCLIC5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLIC5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19116, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Chlorideintracellular channel 5 (CLIC5, Accession NP_(—)058625.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CLIC5.

Ceroid-lipofuscinosis, neuronal 8 (epilepsy, progressive with mentalretardation) (CLN8, Accession NP_(—)061764.2) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLN8 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCLN8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLN8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofCeroid-lipofuscinosis, neuronal 8 (epilepsy, progressive with mentalretardation) (CLN8, Accession NP_(—)061764.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CLN8.

Chloride channel, nucleotide-sensitive, 1a (CLNS1A, AccessionNP_(—)001284.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CLNS1A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CLNS1A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CLNS1A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18823, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel,nucleotide-sensitive, 1a (CLNS1A, Accession NP_(—)001284.1), a genewhich may participate in cellular volume control. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CLNS1A.

The function of CLNS1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Cell matrix adhesionregulator (CMAR, Accession NP_(—)005191.2) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CMAR BINDING SITE1 and CMAR BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by CMAR, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CMARBINDING SITE1 and CMAR BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18767 and SEQID:5053 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cell matrixadhesion regulator (CMAR, Accession NP_(—)005191.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CMAR.

Calponin 2 (CNN2, Accession NP_(—)004359.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNN2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCNN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Calponin 2 (CNN2,Accession NP_(—)004359.1), a gene which may be involved in thestructural organization and/or anchorage of actin filaments.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CNN2.

The function of CNN2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. 2′,3′-cyclicnucleotide 3′ phosphodiesterase (CNP, Accession NP_(—)149124.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNP BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CNP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:606, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of 2′,3′-cyclicnucleotide 3′ phosphodiesterase (CNP, Accession NP_(—)149124.1), a genewhich can link tubulin to membranes and may regulate cytoplasmicmicrotubule distribution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CNP.

The function of CNP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Collectin sub-familymember 12 (COLEC12, Accession NP_(—)110408.2) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COLEC12 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by COLEC12, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COLEC12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11525, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Collectinsub-family member 12 (COLEC12, Accession NP_(—)110408.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with COLEC12.

Coronin, actin binding protein, 1c (CORO1C, Accession NP_(—)055140.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CORO1CBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CORO1C, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCORO1C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13595, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Coronin, actinbinding protein, 1c (CORO1C, Accession NP_(—)055140.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CORO1C.

Cox15 homolog, cytochrome c oxidase assembly protein (yeast) (COX15,Accession NP_(—)510870.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. COX15 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by COX15, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COX15BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7552, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cox15 homolog,cytochrome c oxidase assembly protein (yeast) (COX15, AccessionNP_(—)510870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COX15.

Carboxypeptidase a4 (CPA4, Accession NP_(—)057436.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPA4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CPA4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPA4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Carboxypeptidasea4 (CPA4, Accession NP_(—)057436.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CPA4.

CPR8 (Accession NP_(—)065790.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPR8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCPR8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPR8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of CPR8 (AccessionNP_(—)065790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPR8.

Carbamoyl-phosphate synthetase 1, mitochondrial (CPS1, AccessionNP_(—)001866.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CPS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CPS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CPS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14493, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofCarbamoyl-phosphate synthetase 1, mitochondrial (CPS1, AccessionNP_(—)001866.2) . Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPS1.

Cleavage and polyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2,Accession XP_(—)029311.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPSF2 BINDING SITE1 and CPSF2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byCPSF2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPSF2 BINDING SITE1 andCPSF2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1877 and SEQ ID:591 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cleavage andpolyadenylation specific factor 2, 100 kda (CPSF2, AccessionXP_(—)029311.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPSF2.

Complement component (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood groupsystem (CR1, Accession NP_(—)000564.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17292, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood group system (CR1,Accession NP_(—)000564.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CR1.

Complement component (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood groupsystem (CR1, Accession NP_(—)000642.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17292, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Complementcomponent (3b/4b) receptor 1, including knops blood group system (CR1,Accession NP_(—)000642.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CR1.

Cytokine receptor-like factor 3 (CRLF3, Accession NP_(—)057070.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRLF3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CRLF3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCRLF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7105, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cytokinereceptor-like factor 3 (CRLF3, Accession NP_(—)057070.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CRLF3.

Cofactor required for sp1 transcriptional activation, subunit 6, 77 kda(CRSP6, Accession NP_(—)004259.3) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CRSP6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CRSP6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRSP6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7661, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cofactor requiredfor sp1 transcriptional activation, subunit 6, 77 kda (CRSP6, AccessionNP_(—)004259.3), a gene which is required for Sp1 mediatedtranscriptional activation with TAF(II)s. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CRSP6.

The function of CRSP6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Cartilage associatedprotein (CRTAP, Accession NP_(—)006362.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRTAP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCRTAP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRTAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7107, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cartilageassociated protein (CRTAP, Accession NP_(—)006362.1), a gene which is anovel developmentally regulated chick embryo protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CRTAP.

The function of CRTAP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. CSE-C (AccessionNP_(—)061851.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CSE-C BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CSE-C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSE-C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of CSE-C (AccessionNP_(—)061851.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CSE-C.

Cse1 chromosome segregation 1-like (yeast) (CSE1L, AccessionNP_(—)803185.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CSE1L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CSE1L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSE1L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6312, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cse1 chromosomesegregation 1-like (yeast) (CSE1L, Accession NP_(—)803185.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CSE1L.

Casein kinase 2, alpha prime polypeptide (CSNK2A2, AccessionNP_(—)001887.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CSNK2A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CSNK2A2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CSNK2A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15382,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Casein kinase 2,alpha prime polypeptide (CSNK2A2, Accession NP_(—)001887.1), a genewhich catalyzes the phosphorylation of serine or threonine residues inproteins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CSNK2A2.

The function of CSNK2A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. CTEN (AccessionNP_(—)116254.3) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CTEN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CTEN, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CTEN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14746, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of CTEN (AccessionNP_(—)116254.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CTEN.

Cardiotrophin 1 (CTF1, Accession NP_(—)001321.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTF1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CTF1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cardiotrophin 1(CTF1, Accession NP_(—)001321.1), a gene which may play a role incardiac hypertrophy. and therefore may be associated with Cardiachypertrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Cardiac hypertrophy, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CTF1.

The function of CTF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Cathepsin s (CTSS,Accession NP_(—)004070.3) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CTSS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CTSS, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CTSS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4517, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cathepsin s(CTSS, Accession NP_(—)004070.3), a gene which is a lysosomal cysteine(thiol) protease that cleaves elastin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CTSS.

The function of CTSS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Chemokine (c-x-c motif)ligand 16 (CXCL16, Accession NP_(—)071342.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CXCL16 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCXCL16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CXCL16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17688, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 16 (CXCL16, Accession NP_(—)071342.1), a gene whichinduces calcium mobilization. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CXCL16.

The function of CXCL16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. CYCS (AccessionNP_(—)061820.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYCS BINDING SITE1 through CYCS BINDING SITE3 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CYCS,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYCS BINDING SITE1through CYCS BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:18868, SEQ ID:9339 and SEQID:18991 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of CYCS (AccessionNP_(—)061820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYCS.

Cylicin, basic protein of sperm head cytoskeleton 2 (CYLC2, AccessionNP_(—)001331.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYLC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYLC2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CYLC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15540, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cylicin, basicprotein of sperm head cytoskeleton 2 (CYLC2, Accession NP_(—)001331.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYLC2.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily i (aromatic compound-inducible), polypeptide2 (CYP1A2, Accession NP_(—)000752.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP1A2 BINDING SITE1 through CYP1A2BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by CYP1A2, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP1A2BINDING SITE1 through CYP1A2 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:6637, SEQID:13576 and SEQ ID:18279 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily i (aromatic compound-inducible), polypeptide 2 (CYP1A2,Accession NP_(—)000752.1), a gene which intervenes in an NADPH-dependentelectron transport pathway. and therefore may be associated withPorphyria cutanea tarda. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Porphyria cutanea tarda, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYP1A2.

The function of CYP1A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Cytochrome p450,subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6,Accession NP_(—)000758.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP2B6 BINDING SITE1 and CYP2B6 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby CYP2B6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP2B6 BINDING SITE1 andCYP2B6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2194 and SEQ ID:10618respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6,Accession NP_(—)000758.1), a gene which oxidizes a variety ofstructurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, andxenobiotics. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP2B6.

The function of CYP2B6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Cytochrome p450,subfamily ivf, polypeptide 3 (leukotriene b4 omega hydroxylase) (CYP4F3,Accession NP_(—)000887.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CYP4F3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP4F3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP4F3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily ivf, polypeptide 3 (leukotriene b4 omega hydroxylase) (CYP4F3,Accession NP_(—)000887.1), a gene which converts leukotriene B4 into theless active 20-hydroxy-leukotriene B4. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CYP4F3.

The function of CYP4F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. CYP51A1 (AccessionNP_(—)000777.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYP51A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP51A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CYP51A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2152, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of CYP51A1(Accession NP_(—)000777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CYP51A1.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily viiib (sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase),polypeptide 1 (CYP8B1, Accession NP_(—)004382.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP8B1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CYP8B1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP8B1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily viiib (sterol 12-alpha-hydroxylase), polypeptide 1 (CYP8B1,Accession NP_(—)004382.1), a gene which functions in bile acidbiosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP8B1.

The function of CYP8B1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Debranching enzymehomolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (DBR1, Accession NP_(—)057300.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DBR1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DBR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DBR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7961, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Debranchingenzyme homolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (DBR1, Accession NP_(—)057300.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DBR1.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835365.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835365.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_000546.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)000546.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835364.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835364.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835366.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835366.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Desmin (DES, Accession NP_(—)001918.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DES BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DES,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DES BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14498, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Desmin (DES,Accession NP_(—)001918.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DES.

Dna fragmentation factor, 40 kda, beta polypeptide (caspase-activateddnase) (DFFB, Accession NP_(—)004393.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DFFB BINDING SITE1 and DFFB BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby DFFB, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DFFB BINDING SITE1 andDFFB BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9091 and SEQ ID:2019 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Dna fragmentationfactor, 40 kda, beta polypeptide (caspase-activated dnase) (DFFB,Accession NP_(—)004393.1), a gene which induces DNA fragmentation andchromatin condensation during apoptosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DFFB.

The function of DFFB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Dihydrofolatereductase (DHFR, Accession NP_(—)000782.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DHFR BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDHFR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DHFR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8052, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Dihydrofolatereductase (DHFR, Accession NP_(—)000782.1), a gene which convertsdihydrofolate into tetrahydrofolate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DHFR.

The function of DHFR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM64.1. Diaphanous homolog 2(drosophila) (DIAPH2, Accession NP_(—)006720.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DIAPH2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DIAPH2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DIAPH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14492, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Diaphanoushomolog 2 (drosophila) (DIAPH2, Accession NP_(—)006720.1), a gene whichmay affect in oogenesis and therefore may be associated with Prematureovarian failure. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Premature ovarian failure., and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DIAPH2.

The function of DIAPH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. Disrupted inschizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DISC1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby DISC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DISC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1298, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Disrupted inschizophrenia 1 (DISC1, Accession NP_(—)061132.1), a gene which hasglobular N-terminal domain(s) and a helical C-terminal domain. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with DISC1.

The function of DISC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. DKFZP434B1727(Accession NP_(—)115519.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434B1727 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434B1727, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434B1727 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4014, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434B1727(Accession NP_(—)115519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434B1727.

DKFZp434C0923 (Accession NP_(—)060068.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434C0923 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434C0923, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434C0923 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8235, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434C0923(Accession NP_(—)060068.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434C0923.

DKFZP434C212 (Accession XP_(—)044196.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434C212 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434C212, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434C212 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8661, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434C212(Accession XP_(—)044196.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434C212.

DKFZP434D146 (Accession NP_(—)056410.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434D146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434D146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434D146 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2209, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434D146(Accession NP_(—)056410.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434D146.

DKFZp434E2220 (Accession NP_(—)060082.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434E2220 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434E2220, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434E2220 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11326, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434E2220(Accession NP_(—)060082.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434E2220.

DKFZP434F0318 (Accession NP_(—)110444.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434F0318 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434F0318, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434F0318 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16771, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434F0318(Accession NP_(—)110444.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434F0318.

DKFZp434F1719 (Accession NP_(—)115624.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434F1719 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434F1719, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434F1719 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3951, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434F1719(Accession NP_(—)115624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434F1719.

DKFZp434K1210 (Accession NP_(—)060076.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434K1210 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434K1210, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434K1210 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4195, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434K1210(Accession NP_(—)060076.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434K1210.

DKFZp547H025 (Accession NP_(—)064546.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547H025 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547H025, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547H025 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14246, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547H025(Accession NP_(—)064546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547H025.

DKFZp547P234 (Accession NP_(—)694590.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547P234 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547P234, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547P234 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11057, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547P234(Accession NP_(—)694590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547P234.

DKFZP564G092 (Accession NP_(—)056416.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564G092 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564G092, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564G092 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2662, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564G092(Accession NP_(—)056416.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564G092.

DKFZP564I122 (Accession XP_(—)032397.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564I122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564I122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564I122 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16590, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564I122(Accession XP_(—)032397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564I122.

DKFZP564K0322 (Accession NP_(—)114429.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564K0322 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564K0322, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564K0322 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17964, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564K0322(Accession NP_(—)114429.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564K0322.

DKFZp564K142 (Accession NP_(—)115497.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp564K142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp564K142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp564K142 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2663, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp564K142(Accession NP_(—)115497.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp564K142.

DKFZP564O0523 (Accession NP_(—)115496.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564O0523 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564O0523, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564O0523 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3686, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564O0523(Accession NP_(—)115496.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564O0523.

DKFZP566D1346 (Accession NP_(—)110443.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566D1346 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566D1346, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566D1346 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10539, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566D1346(Accession NP_(—)110443.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566D1346.

DKFZP566I1024 (Accession NP_(—)056226.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566I1024 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566I1024, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566I1024 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12353, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566I1024(Accession NP_(—)056226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566I1024.

DKFZp586C0721 (Accession XP_(—)098416.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp586C0721 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp586C0721, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp586C0721 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12173, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp586C0721(Accession XP_(—)098416.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp586C0721.

DKFZP586D0919 (Accession NP_(—)056248.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586D0919 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586D0919, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586D0919 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11134, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586D0919(Accession NP_(—)056248.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586D0919.

DKFZp667B1218 (Accession NP_(—)808881.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667B1218 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667B1218, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667B1218 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15574, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667B1218(Accession NP_(—)808881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667B1218.

DKFZp667E0512 (Accession XP_(—)117353.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667E0512 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667E0512, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667E0512 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8492, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667E0512(Accession XP_(—)117353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667E0512.

DKFZp761B107 (Accession NP_(—)775734.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13571, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B107(Accession NP_(—)775734.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B107.

DKFZp761B128 (Accession NP_(—)689650.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B128 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B128, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B128 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17969, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B128(Accession NP_(—)689650.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B128.

DKFZp761G2113 (Accession XP_(—)046017.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761G2113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761G2113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761G2113 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7769, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761G2113(Accession XP_(—)046017.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761G2113.

DKFZp761H039 (Accession NP_(—)061181.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761H039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761H039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761H039 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15190, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761H039(Accession NP_(—)061181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761H039.

DKFZp761J139 (Accession NP_(—)115656.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761J139 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761J139, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761J139 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5768, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761J139(Accession NP_(—)115656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761J139.

DKFZp761K1423 (Accession NP_(—)060892.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761K1423 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761K1423, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761K1423 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1317, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761K1423(Accession NP_(—)060892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761K1423.

DKFZp761N1114 (Accession XP_(—)086327.6) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761N1114 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761N1114, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761N1114 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13529, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761N1114(Accession XP_(—)086327.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761N1114.

DKFZp761O0113 (Accession NP_(—)060879.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761O0113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761O0113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761O0113 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7699, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761O0113(Accession NP_(—)060879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761O0113.

DKFZp761P1121 (Accession NP_(—)690870.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761P1121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761P1121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761P1121 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9147, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761P1121(Accession NP_(—)690870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761P1121.

DKFZp762C2414 (Accession NP_(—)848637.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762C2414 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762C2414, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762C2414 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4056, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762C2414(Accession NP_(—)848637.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762C2414.

DKFZp762I137 (Accession NP_(—)689624.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762I137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762I137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762I137 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762I137(Accession NP_(—)689624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762I137.

DKFZp762I194 (Accession NP_(—)689597.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762I194 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762I194, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762I194 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6884, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762I194(Accession NP_(—)689597.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762I194.

DKFZp762L0311 (Accession NP_(—)061189.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762L0311 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762L0311, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762L0311 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9194, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762L0311(Accession NP_(—)061189.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762L0311.

Dickkopf homolog 3 (xenopus laevis) (DKK3, Accession NP_(—)037385.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DKK3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DKK3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DKK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20069, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Dickkopf homolog3 (xenopus laevis) (DKK3, Accession NP_(—)037385.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DKK3.

Dickkopf homolog 3 (xenopus laevis) (DKK3, Accession NP_(—)056965.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DKK3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DKK3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DKK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20069, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Dickkopf homolog3 (xenopus laevis) (DKK3, Accession NP_(—)056965.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DKK3.

Dynein, axonemal, heavy polypeptide 11 (DNAH11, AccessionNP_(—)003768.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNAH11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DNAH11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DNAH11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1214, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Dynein, axonemal,heavy polypeptide 11 (DNAH11, Accession NP_(—)003768.1), a gene whichmay function as a motor protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DNAH11.

The function of DNAH11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Dnaj (hsp40) homolog,subfamily b, member 5 (DNAJB5, Accession NP_(—)036398.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DNAJB5 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DNAJB5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNAJB5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5815, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Dnaj (hsp40)homolog, subfamily b, member 5 (DNAJB5, Accession NP_(—)036398.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNAJB5.

DRIM (Accession NP_(—)055318.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DRIM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DRIM, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DRIM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6633, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of DRIM (AccessionNP_(—)055318.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DRIM.

Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (atrophin-1) (DRPLA, AccessionNP_(—)001931.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DRPLA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DRPLA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DRPLA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9796, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofDentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (atrophin-1) (DRPLA, AccessionNP_001931.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DRPLA.

Desmocollin 3 (DSC3, Accession NP_(—)077741.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSC3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DSC3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSC3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7559, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Desmocollin 3(DSC3, Accession NP_(—)077741.1), a gene which is a component ofintercellular desmosome junctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DSC3.

The function of DSC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Desmocollin 3 (DSC3,Accession NP_001932.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DSC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DSC3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSC3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Desmocollin 3(DSC3, Accession NP_(—)001932.1), a gene which is a component ofintercellular desmosome junctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DSC3.

The function of DSC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Down syndrome criticalregion gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NP_(—)061835.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSCR6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby DSCR6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSCR6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Down syndromecritical region gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NP_(—)061835.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DSCR6.

Dual specificity phosphatase 19 (DUSP19, Accession NP_(—)543152.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DUSP19BINDING SITE1 and DUSP19 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DUSP19, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DUSP19 BINDING SITE1 and DUSP19 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:15367 and SEQ ID:5768 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Dual specificityphosphatase 19 (DUSP19, Accession NP_(—)543152.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DUSP19.

Endometrial bleeding associated factor (left-right determination, factora; transforming growth factor beta superfamily) (EBAF, AccessionNP_(—)003231.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EBAF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EBAF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EBAF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18275, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Endometrialbleeding associated factor (left-right determination, factor a;transforming growth factor beta superfamily) (EBAF, AccessionNP_(—)003231.2), a gene which LEFT-RIGHT AXIS MALFORMATIONS andtherefore is associated with Left-right axis malformations. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofLeft-right axis malformations, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EBAF.

The function of EBAF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Endothelialdifferentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 8 (EDG8,Accession NP_(—)110387.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EDG8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EDG8, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EDG8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12263, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialdifferentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 8 (EDG8,Accession NP_(—)110387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EDG8.

EEF2K (Accession NP_(—)037434.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EEF2K BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EEF2K,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EEF2K BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2595, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of EEF2K (AccessionNP_(—)037434.1), a gene which phosphorylates serine or threonine on theeukaryotic elongation factor-2 and therefore may be associated withSystemic lupus erythematosus and cancer. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Systemic lupuserythematosus and cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EEF2K.

The function of EEF2K and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Eh-domain containing 1(EHD1, Accession NP_(—)006786.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EHD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EHD1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EHD1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7065, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Eh-domaincontaining 1 (EHD1, Accession NP_(—)006786.2), a gene which may beinvolved in ligand-initiated endocytosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHD1.

The function of EHD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1. Eh-domain containing 2(EHD2, Accession NP_(—)055416.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EHD2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EHD2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EHD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4837, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Eh-domaincontaining 2 (EHD2, Accession NP_(—)055416.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHD2.

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2, subunit 3 gamma, 52 kda(EIF2S3, Accession NP_(—)001406.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EIF2S3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF2S3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EIF2S3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 2, subunit 3 gamma, 52 kda (EIF2S3,Accession NP_(—)001406.1), a gene which functions in the early steps ofprotein synthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EIF2S3.

The function of EIF2S3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 5a2 (EIF5A2, Accession NP_(—)065123.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EIF5A2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EIF5A2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EIF5A2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8340, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 5a2 (EIF5A2, Accession NP_(—)065123.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EIF5A2.

ELP3 (Accession NP_(—)060561.3) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ELP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ELP3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ELP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14236, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ELP3 (AccessionNP_(—)060561.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ELP3.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690880.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EMR2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:13462 and SEQ ID:17743 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690880.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EMR2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:17743 and SEQ ID:17743 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690882.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EMR2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:13462 and SEQ ID:13462 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690882.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690881.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EMR2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:13462 and SEQ ID:17743 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690885.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EMR2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:13462 and SEQ ID:17743 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)038475.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EMR2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:13462 and SEQ ID:13462 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)038475.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Egf-like module containing, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2(EMR2, Accession NP_(—)690881.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EMR2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EMR2 BINDING SITE1 and EMR2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:17743 and SEQ ID:17743 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like modulecontaining, mucin-like, hormone receptor-like sequence 2 (EMR2,Accession NP_(—)690881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EMR2.

Endonuclease g-like 1 (ENDOGL1, Accession NP_(—)005098.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ENDOGL1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ENDOGL1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ENDOGL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5031, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Endonucleaseg-like 1 (ENDOGL1, Accession NP_(—)005098.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ENDOGL1.

Epha8 (EPHA8, Accession NP_(—)065387.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EPHA8 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EPHA8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPHA8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1229, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Epha8 (EPHA8,Accession NP_(—)065387.1), a gene which Eph-related receptor tyrosinekinase A8. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EPHA8.

The function of EPHA8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Epiregulin (EREG,Accession NP_(—)001423.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EREG BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EREG, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EREG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17956, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Epiregulin (EREG,Accession NP_(—)001423.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EREG.

Ellis van creveld syndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)714928.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVC BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EVC, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof EVC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18115, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Ellis van creveldsyndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)714928.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EVC.

Ellis van creveld syndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)055371.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVC BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by EVC, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof EVC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18115, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Ellis van creveldsyndrome (EVC, Accession NP_(—)055371.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EVC.

Ecotropic viral integration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVI5 BINDINGSITE1 and EVI5 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by EVI5, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EVI5 BINDING SITE1 and EVI5 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:7219 and SEQ ID:11607 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Ecotropic viralintegration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EVI5.

Enhancer of zeste homolog 1 (drosophila) (EZH1, AccessionNP_(—)001982.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EZH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EZH1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EZH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14083, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Enhancer of zestehomolog 1 (drosophila) (EZH1, Accession NP_(—)001982.2), a gene whichmay act in transcriptional regulation and heterochromatin maintenance.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EZH1.

The function of EZH1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653086.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by F11R,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)058642.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)058642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653085.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

F11R (Accession NP_(—)653087.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. F11R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byF11R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F11R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of F11R (AccessionNP_(—)653087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith F11R.

Coagulation factor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, AccessionNP_(—)003941.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. F2RL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by F2RL3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of F2RL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4234, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Coagulationfactor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, Accession NP_(—)003941.1),a gene which Protease-activated receptor 4; G protein-coupled receptorthat increases phosphoinositide hydrolysis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with F2RL3.

The function of F2RL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Coagulation factor iii(thromboplastin, tissue factor) (F3, Accession NP_(—)001984.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. F3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by F3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18492, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Coagulationfactor iii (thromboplastin, tissue factor) (F3, AccessionNP_(—)001984.1), a gene which functions in normal hemostasis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with F3.

The function of F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Coagulation factor v(proaccelerin, labile factor) (F5, Accession NP_(—)000121.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. F5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby F5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7269, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Coagulationfactor v (proaccelerin, labile factor) (F5, Accession NP_(—)000121.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with F5.

Fatty acid binding protein 2, intestinal (FABP2, Accession NP_000125.1)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FABP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by FABP2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofFABP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2195, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Fatty acidbinding protein 2, intestinal (FABP2, Accession NP_(—)000125.1), a genewhich may have a role in dietary fat uptake or processing. and thereforemay be associated with Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FABP2.

The function of FABP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Fanconi anemia,complementation group e (FANCE, Accession NP_(—)068741.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FANCE BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FANCE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FANCEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5597, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group e (FANCE, Accession NP_(—)068741.1), a gene whichis a possible regulator of lymphocyte and platelet function. andtherefore is associated with Fanconi anemia, complementation group e.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Fanconi anemia, complementation group e., and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCE.

The function of FANCE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Fanconi anemia,complementation group f (FANCF, Accession NP_(—)073562.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FANCF BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FANCF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FANCFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5816, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group f (FANCF, Accession NP_(—)073562.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCF.

FAT3 (Accession XP_(—)061871.5) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FAT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FAT3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FAT3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8236, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FAT3 (AccessionXP_(—)061871.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FAT3.

FBXW8 (Accession NP_(—)699179.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXW8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FBXW8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11845, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)699179.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW8.

FBXW8 (Accession NP_(—)036306.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXW8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FBXW8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11845, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FBXW8 (AccessionNP_(—)036306.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW8.

Fc fragment of iga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579806.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDINGSITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:10448, SEQ ID:10448 andSEQ ID:10448 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579806.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579803.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCARBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:10448, SEQ ID:10448 and SEQ ID:10448 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579803.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579807.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCARBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:10448, SEQ ID:3819 and SEQ ID:17643 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579807.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579813.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCARBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE1 through FCAR BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:17643, SEQ ID:497 and SEQ ID:11291 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579813.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fer-1-like 4 (c.elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FER1L4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFER1L4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FER1L4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11291, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Fer-1-like 4 (c.elegans) (FER1L4, Accession XP_(—)300246.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FER1L4.

Fasciculation and elongation protein zeta 1 (zygin i) (FEZ1, AccessionNP_(—)072043.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FEZ1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FEZ1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FEZ1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5204, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Fasciculation andelongation protein zeta 1 (zygin i) (FEZ1, Accession NP_(—)072043.1), agene which Zygin 1; may have a role in axonal outgrowth; has similarityto C. elegans UNC-76. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FEZ1.

The function of FEZ1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)004455.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by FGF5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14382, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)004455.1), a gene which inducestransformation and may regulate neuronal differentiation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FGF5.

The function of FGF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM106.1. Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)149134.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by FGF5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14382, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 5 (FGF5, Accession NP_(—)149134.1), a gene which inducestransformation and may regulate neuronal differentiation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FGF5.

The function of FGF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM106.1. Four and a half limdomains 2 (FHL2, Accession NP_(—)001441.2) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FHL2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFHL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FHL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Four and a halflim domains 2 (FHL2, Accession NP_(—)001441.2), a gene which Containsfour LIM domains and an additional zinc finger. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FHL2.

The function of FHL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. FISH (AccessionNP_(—)055446.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FISH BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FISH, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FISH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13261, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FISH (AccessionNP_(—)055446.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FISH.

Fk506 binding protein 9, 63 kda (FKBP9, Accession NP_(—)009201.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FKBP9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by FKBP9, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofFKBP9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7851, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Fk506 bindingprotein 9, 63 kda (FKBP9, Accession NP_(—)009201.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FKBP9.

FLJ00001 (Accession XP_(—)088525.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00001 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00001,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00001 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14844, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00001(Accession XP_(—)088525.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00001.

FLJ00060 (Accession XP_(—)028154.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00060 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00060,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00060 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00060(Accession XP_(—)028154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00060.

FLJ10101 (Accession NP_(—)078994.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10101 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10101,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10101 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9189, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10101(Accession NP_(—)078994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10101.

FLJ10232 (Accession NP_(—)060503.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10232 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10232,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10232 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19236, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10232(Accession NP_(—)060503.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10232.

FLJ10298 (Accession NP_(—)060520.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10298 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10298,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10298 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2615, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10298(Accession NP_(—)060520.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10298.

FLJ10346 (Accession NP_(—)060535.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10346 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10346,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10346 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19219, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10346(Accession NP_(—)060535.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10346.

FLJ10520 (Accession NP_(—)060594.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10520 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10520,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10520 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4272, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10520(Accession NP_(—)060594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10520.

FLJ10535 (Accession NP_(—)060599.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10535 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10535,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10535 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10535(Accession NP_(—)060599.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10535.

FLJ10560 (Accession NP_(—)060608.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10560 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10560,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10560 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15591, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10560(Accession NP_(—)060608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10560.

FLJ10713 (Accession NP_(—)060659.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10713 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10713,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10713 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7909, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10713(Accession NP_(—)060659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10713.

FLJ10846 (Accession NP_(—)060711.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10846 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10846,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10846 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10846(Accession NP_(—)060711.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10846.

FLJ10847 (Accession NP_(—)060712.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10847 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10847,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10847 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10847(Accession NP_(—)060712.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10847.

FLJ10922 (Accession NP_(—)060743.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18818, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10922(Accession NP_(—)060743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10922.

FLJ11323 (Accession NP_(—)060860.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11323 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ11323, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11323BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2044, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11323(Accession NP_(—)060860.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11323.

FLJ11467 (Accession NP_(—)079239.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11467 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11467,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11467 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11467(Accession NP_(—)079239.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11467.

FLJ11710 (Accession NP_(—)079122.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11710 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11710,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11710 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9688, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11710(Accession NP_(—)079122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11710.

FLJ11715 (Accession NP_(—)078840.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11715 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11715,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11715 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3305, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11715(Accession NP_(—)078840.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11715.

FLJ11800 (Accession NP_(—)079250.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11800 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11800(Accession NP_(—)079250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11800.

FLJ12076 (Accession NP_(—)079463.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12076 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12076,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12076 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8886, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12076(Accession NP_(—)079463.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12076.

FLJ12363 (Accession NP_(—)115543.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12363 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12363,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12363 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17722, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12363(Accession NP_(—)115543.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12363.

FLJ12572 (Accession NP_(—)075056.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12572 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12572,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12572 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12572(Accession NP_(—)075056.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12572.

FLJ12586 (Accession NP_(—)078896.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12586 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12586,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12586 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10410, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12586(Accession NP_(—)078896.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12586.

FLJ12649 (Accession XP_(—)291344.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12649 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12649,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12649 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12649(Accession XP_(—)291344.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12649.

FLJ12687 (Accession NP_(—)079193.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12687 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12687,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12687 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3324, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12687(Accession NP_(—)079193.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12687.

FLJ12747 (Accession XP_(—)290972.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12747 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12747,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12747 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10683, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12747(Accession XP_(—)290972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12747.

FLJ12787 (Accession NP_(—)115551.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12787 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12787,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12787 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14839, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12787(Accession NP_(—)115551.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12787.

FLJ12800 (Accession NP_(—)075054.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12800 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4261, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12800(Accession NP_(—)075054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12800.

FLJ12888 (Accession NP_(—)079221.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12888 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12888,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12888 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12888(Accession NP_(—)079221.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12888.

FLJ12903 (Accession NP_(—)073590.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12903 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12903,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12903 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12903(Accession NP_(—)073590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12903.

FLJ12960 (Accession NP_(—)078914.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12960 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12960,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12960 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12960(Accession NP_(—)078914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12960.

FLJ12973 (Accession NP_(—)079184.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12973 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12973,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12973 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12973(Accession NP_(—)079184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12973.

FLJ12975 (Accession NP_(—)079085.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12975 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12975,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12975 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12975(Accession NP_(—)079085.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12975.

FLJ12986 (Accession XP_(—)290685.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12986 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12986,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12986 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6037, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12986(Accession XP_(—)290685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12986.

FLJ13072 (Accession XP_(—)117117.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13072 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13072BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ13072, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13072BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13072 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13729 andSEQ ID:2223 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13072(Accession XP_(—)117117.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13072.

FLJ13114 (Accession NP_(—)078817.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13114 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13114,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13114 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11919, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13114(Accession NP_(—)078817.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13114.

FLJ13197 (Accession NP_(—)078890.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13197 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13197,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13197 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8231, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13197(Accession NP_(—)078890.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13197.

FLJ13352 (Accession NP_(—)078868.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13352 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13352BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ13352, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13352BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13352 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10493 andSEQ ID:13318 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13352(Accession NP_(—)078868.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13352.

FLJ13456 (Accession XP_(—)038291.5) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13456 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8163, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13456(Accession XP_(—)038291.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13456.

FLJ13910 (Accession NP_(—)073617.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13910 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13910,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13910 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13910(Accession NP_(—)073617.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13910.

FLJ13984 (Accession NP_(—)079046.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13984 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13984BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ13984, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13984BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13984 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4819 and SEQID:10809 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13984(Accession NP_(—)079046.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13984.

FLJ14100 (Accession NP_(—)079301.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14100 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14100,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14100 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12143, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14100(Accession NP_(—)079301.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14100.

FLJ14260 (Accession NP_(—)079303.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14260 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14260,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14260 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:921, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14260(Accession NP_(—)079303.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14260.

FLJ14351 (Accession NP_(—)079008.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14351 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14351,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14351 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8586, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14351(Accession NP_(—)079008.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14351.

FLJ14442 (Accession NP_(—)116174.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14442 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14442,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14442 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16259, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14442(Accession NP_(—)116174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14442.

FLJ14803 (Accession NP_(—)116231.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14803 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14803(Accession NP_(—)116231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14803.

FLJ14957 (Accession NP_(—)116255.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14957 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14957,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14957 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14957(Accession NP_(—)116255.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14957.

FLJ20045 (Accession NP_(—)060108.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20045 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12557, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20045(Accession NP_(—)060108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20045.

FLJ20070 (Accession NP_(—)060122.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20070 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20070,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20070 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7530, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20070(Accession NP_(—)060122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20070.

FLJ20079 (Accession NP_(—)060126.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20079 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20079,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20079 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20079(Accession NP_(—)060126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20079.

FLJ20095 (Accession NP_(—)060136.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20095 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20095,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20095 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20095(Accession NP_(—)060136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20095.

FLJ20136 (Accession NP_(—)060154.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20136 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4536, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20136(Accession NP_(—)060154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20136.

FLJ20147 (Accession NP_(—)060157.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20147 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20147,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20147 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20147(Accession NP_(—)060157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20147.

FLJ20245 (Accession NP_(—)060193.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20245 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20245BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ20245, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20245BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20245 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8581 and SEQID:5275 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20245(Accession NP_(—)060193.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20245.

FLJ20257 (Accession NP_(—)062552.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20257 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20257,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20257 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20257(Accession NP_(—)062552.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20257.

FLJ20344 (Accession NP_(—)060246.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20344 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20344,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20344 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4079, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20344(Accession NP_(—)060246.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20344.

FLJ20359 (Accession NP_(—)060251.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20359 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20359,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20359 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11024, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20359(Accession NP_(—)060251.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20359.

FLJ20375 (Accession NP_(—)060264.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20375 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20375,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20375 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20375(Accession NP_(—)060264.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20375.

FLJ20511 (Accession NP_(—)060323.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20511 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20511,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20511 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20511(Accession NP_(—)060323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20511.

FLJ20527 (Accession NP_(—)060333.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20527 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20527,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20527 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20527(Accession NP_(—)060333.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20527.

FLJ20671 (Accession NP_(—)060394.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20671 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20671BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ20671, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20671BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20671 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16491 andSEQ ID:13041 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20671(Accession NP_(—)060394.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20671.

FLJ20700 (Accession NP_(—)060402.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20700 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20700,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20700 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18943, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20700(Accession NP_(—)060402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20700.

FLJ20813 (Accession NP_(—)060431.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20813 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20813,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20813 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20813(Accession NP_(—)060431.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20813.

FLJ21128 (Accession NP_(—)079359.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21128 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21128,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21128 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21128(Accession NP_(—)079359.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21128.

FLJ21603 (Accession NP_(—)079038.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21603 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21603,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21603 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15047, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21603(Accession NP_(—)079038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21603.

FLJ21673 (Accession NP_(—)112160.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21673 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21673,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21673 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21673(Accession NP_(—)112160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21673.

FLJ21777 (Accession NP_(—)115585.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21777 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21777,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21777 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4203, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21777(Accession NP_(—)115585.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21777.

FLJ22329 (Accession NP_(—)078932.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22329 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22329,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22329 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22329(Accession NP_(—)078932.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22329.

FLJ22531 (Accession NP_(—)078926.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22531 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22531,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22531 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22531(Accession NP_(—)078926.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22531.

FLJ22794 (Accession NP_(—)071357.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22794 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22794,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22794 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22794(Accession NP_(—)071357.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22794.

FLJ22965 (Accession NP_(—)071384.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22965 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22965,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22965 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2808, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22965(Accession NP_(—)071384.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22965.

FLJ23024 (Accession NP_(—)079212.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9682, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23024(Accession NP_(—)079212.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23024.

FLJ23053 (Accession NP_(—)075058.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23053 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23053,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23053 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8693, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23053(Accession NP_(—)075058.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23053.

FLJ23186 (Accession NP_(—)078892.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23186 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1340, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23186(Accession NP_(—)078892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23186.

FLJ23263 (Accession NP_(—)079391.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23263 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23263,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23263 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23263(Accession NP_(—)079391.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23263.

FLJ23356 (Accession NP_(—)115613.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23356 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23356,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23356 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12273, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23356(Accession NP_(—)115613.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23356.

FLJ23392 (Accession NP_(—)079060.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23392 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ23392BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ23392, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23392BINDING SITE1 through FLJ23392 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:20052,SEQ ID:5554 and SEQ ID:9148 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23392(Accession NP_(—)079060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23392.

FLJ23416 (Accession NP_(—)115614.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23416 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23416,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23416 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23416(Accession NP_(—)115614.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23416.

FLJ23556 (Accession NP_(—)079156.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23556 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23556,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23556 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23556(Accession NP_(—)079156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23556.

FLJ23563 (Accession XP_(—)041701.4) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23563 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23563,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23563 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15048, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23563(Accession XP_(—)041701.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23563.

FLJ23867 (Accession NP_(—)689875.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23867 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23867,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23867 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1374, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23867(Accession NP_(—)689875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23867.

FLJ25416 (Accession NP_(—)659455.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25416 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25416,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25416 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16915, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25416(Accession NP_(—)659455.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25416.

FLJ25795 (Accession NP_(—)689633.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25795 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25795,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25795 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:934, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25795(Accession NP_(—)689633.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25795.

FLJ30507 (Accession NP_(—)694555.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30507 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30507,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30507 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17957, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30507(Accession NP_(—)694555.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30507.

FLJ30532 (Accession NP_(—)653325.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30532 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30532,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30532 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30532(Accession NP_(—)653325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30532.

FLJ31139 (Accession NP_(—)775928.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31139 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ31139BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ31139, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31139BINDING SITE1 through FLJ31139 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:3952,SEQ ID:18868 and SEQ ID:15200 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31139(Accession NP_(—)775928.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31139.

FLJ31153 (Accession NP_(—)653201.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31153 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31153,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31153 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7373, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31153(Accession NP_(—)653201.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31153.

FLJ31166 (Accession NP_(—)694567.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31166 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31166,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31166 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31166(Accession NP_(—)694567.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31166.

FLJ31338 (Accession NP_(—)689682.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31338 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31338,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31338 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1672, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31338(Accession NP_(—)689682.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31338.

FLJ31384 (Accession NP_(—)689685.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31384 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31384,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31384 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14326, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31384(Accession NP_(—)689685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31384.

FLJ31393 (Accession NP_(—)694569.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31393 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31393,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31393 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9670, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31393(Accession NP_(—)694569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31393.

FLJ31401 (Accession NP_(—)689877.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31401 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31401,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31401 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31401(Accession NP_(—)689877.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31401.

FLJ32096 (Accession NP_(—)776156.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32096 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ32096BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ32096, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32096BINDING SITE1 and FLJ32096 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16043 andSEQ ID:1025 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32096(Accession NP_(—)776156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32096.

FLJ32130 (Accession NP_(—)689671.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32130 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ32130BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ32130, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32130BINDING SITE1 through FLJ32130 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:4630,SEQ ID:15049 and SEQ ID:2061 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32130(Accession NP_(—)689671.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32130.

FLJ32206 (Accession NP_(—)689710.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32206 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32206,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32206 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32206(Accession NP_(—)689710.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32206.

FLJ32334 (Accession NP_(—)653166.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32334 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32334,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32334 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8493, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32334(Accession NP_(—)653166.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32334.

FLJ32499 (Accession NP_(—)653208.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32499 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32499,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32499 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4681, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32499(Accession NP_(—)653208.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32499.

FLJ32731 (Accession NP_(—)689632.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32731 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32731,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32731 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16099, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32731(Accession NP_(—)689632.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32731.

FLJ32803 (Accession NP_(—)694584.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32803 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1856, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32803(Accession NP_(—)694584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32803.

FLJ32865 (Accession NP_(—)653214.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32865 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32865,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32865 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2146, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32865(Accession NP_(—)653214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32865.

FLJ32894 (Accession NP_(—)653268.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32894 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32894,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32894 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7467, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32894(Accession NP_(—)653268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32894.

FLJ32932 (Accession NP_(—)690873.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32932 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32932,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32932 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9555, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32932(Accession NP_(—)690873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32932.

FLJ33505 (Accession NP_(—)689530.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33505 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33505,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33505 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13693, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33505(Accession NP_(—)689530.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33505.

FLJ33655 (Accession NP_(—)775912.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33655 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33655,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33655 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16113, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33655(Accession NP_(—)775912.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33655.

FLJ34817 (Accession NP_(—)689516.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34817 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ34817BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ34817, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34817BINDING SITE1 and FLJ34817 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4004 and SEQID:7075 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34817(Accession NP_(—)689516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34817.

FLJ34922 (Accession NP_(—)689483.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18132, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34922(Accession NP_(—)689483.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34922.

FLJ34969 (Accession XP_(—)114353.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34969 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34969,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34969 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:581, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34969(Accession XP_(—)114353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34969.

FLJ35105 (Accession NP_(—)689890.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35105 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35105,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35105 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35105(Accession NP_(—)689890.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35105.

FLJ35681 (Accession NP_(—)787096.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35681 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ35681BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ35681, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35681BINDING SITE1 and FLJ35681 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1653 and SEQID:11521 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35681(Accession NP_(—)787096.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35681.

FLJ35848 (Accession XP_(—)290755.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35848 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35848,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35848 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35848(Accession XP_(—)290755.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35848.

FLJ36445 (Accession NP_(—)694965.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36445 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36445,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36445 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2147, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36445(Accession NP_(—)694965.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36445.

FLJ37045 (Accession NP_(—)787085.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37045 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9497, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37045(Accession NP_(—)787085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37045.

FLJ37078 (Accession NP_(—)694588.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37078 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37078,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37078 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37078(Accession NP_(—)694588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37078.

FLJ37433 (Accession NP_(—)848612.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37433 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37433,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37433 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8582, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37433(Accession NP_(—)848612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37433.

FLJ37543 (Accession NP_(—)775938.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37543 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37543,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37543 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5495, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37543(Accession NP_(—)775938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37543.

FLJ38101 (Accession NP_(—)694993.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38101 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38101,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38101 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38101(Accession NP_(—)694993.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38101.

FLJ38149 (Accession XP_(—)091919.5) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38149 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ38149BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38149, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38149BINDING SITE1 through FLJ38149 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15044,SEQ ID:18971 and SEQ ID:9373 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38149(Accession XP_(—)091919.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38149.

FLJ38281 (Accession NP_(—)689814.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38281 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38281BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38281, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38281BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38281 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6885 and SEQID:9492 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38281(Accession NP_(—)689814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38281.

FLJ38607 (Accession NP_(—)689867.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38607 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38607BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38607, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38607BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38607 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16688 andSEQ ID:7382 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38607(Accession NP_(—)689867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38607.

FLJ38792 (Accession NP_(—)848615.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38792 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38792,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38792 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38792(Accession NP_(—)848615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38792.

FLJ38819 (Accession NP_(—)665872.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38819 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38819BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38819, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38819BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38819 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9791 and SEQID:18642 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38819(Accession NP_(—)665872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38819.

FLJ38991 (Accession NP_(—)776188.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38991 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38991BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38991, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38991BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38991 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14236 andSEQ ID:10356 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38991(Accession NP_(—)776188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38991.

FLJ39415 (Accession NP_(—)775952.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39415 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39415,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39415 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39415(Accession NP_(—)775952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39415.

FLJ39599 (Accession NP_(—)776164.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39599 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39599BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ39599, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39599BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39599 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16001 andSEQ ID:8232 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39599(Accession NP_(—)776164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39599.

FLJ39639 (Accession XP_(—)290687.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39639 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39639,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39639 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9190, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39639(Accession XP_(—)290687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39639.

FLJ90231 (Accession NP_(—)775852.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90231 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90231,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90231 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10357, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90231(Accession NP_(—)775852.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90231.

FLJ90723 (Accession NP_(—)787115.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90723 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90723,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90723 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19889, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90723(Accession NP_(—)787115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90723.

Formin binding protein 1 (FNBP1, Accession XP_(—)052666.3) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FNBP1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FNBP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FNBP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16354, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Formin bindingprotein 1 (FNBP1, Accession XP_(—)052666.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FNBP1.

Forkhead box e2 (FOXE2, Accession NP_(—)036317.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXE2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FOXE2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXE2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15626, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box e2(FOXE2, Accession NP_(—)036317.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FOXE2.

Forkhead box o1a (rhabdomyosarcoma) (FOXO1A, Accession NP_(—)002006.2)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXO1ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by FOXO1A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofFOXO1A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:736, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box o1a(rhabdomyosarcoma) (FOXO1A, Accession NP_(—)002006.2), a gene which is aprobable transcription factor. and therefore may be associated withAlveolar rhabdomyosarcoma-2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma-2., andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with FOXO1A.

The function of FOXO1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Fsh primary response(lrpr1 homolog, rat) 1 (FSHPRH1, Accession NP_(—)006724.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FSHPRH1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FSHPRH1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FSHPRH1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11528, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Fsh primaryresponse (lrpr1 homolog, rat) 1 (FSHPRH1, Accession NP_(—)006724.1), agene which is involved in the response of gonadal tissues to follicle-stimulating hormone. and therefore may be associated withHypergonadotropic ovarian dysgenesis (odg), x-linked disorders ofgonadal development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hypergonadotropic ovariandysgenesis (odg), x-linked disorders of gonadal development, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with FSHPRH1.

The function of FSHPRH1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Fucosyltransferase 1(galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombay phenotype included)(FUT1, Accession NP_(—)000139.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FUT1 BINDING SITE1 and FUT1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byFUT1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUT1 BINDING SITE1 andFUT1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11525 and SEQ ID:16365respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofFucosyltransferase 1 (galactoside 2-alpha-l-fucosyltransferase, bombayphenotype included) (FUT1, Accession NP_(—)000139.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FUT1.

Frizzled homolog 4 (drosophila) (FZD4, Accession NP_(—)036325.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FZD4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FZD4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FZD4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4487, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Frizzled homolog4 (drosophila) (FZD4, Accession NP_(—)036325.2), a gene which mayfunction in cell polarity, cell fate specification and cancer; similarto frizzled receptor family, has seven transmembrane domains andtherefore may be associated with Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with FZD4.

The function of FZD4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. G2A (AccessionNP_(—)037477.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. G2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by G2A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of G2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8714, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of G2A (AccessionNP_(—)037477.1), a gene which may mediate some of the effects ofextracellular atp on insulin secretion. and therefore may be associatedwith Autoimmune disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Autoimmune disease, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with G2A.

The function of G2A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Glucose-6-phosphatase,catalytic (glycogen storage disease type i, von gierke disease) (G6PC,Accession NP_(—)000142.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. G6PC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by G6PC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of G6PC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4204, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofGlucose-6-phosphatase, catalytic (glycogen storage disease type i, vongierke disease) (G6PC, Accession NP_(—)000142.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with G6PC.

GAL3ST-4 (Accession NP_(—)078913.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GAL3ST-4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GAL3ST-4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAL3ST-4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4518, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of GAL3ST-4(Accession NP_(—)078913.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GAL3ST-4.

Gata binding protein 2 (GATA2, Accession NP_(—)116027.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GATA2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GATA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GATA2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16014, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Gata bindingprotein 2 (GATA2, Accession NP_(—)116027.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GATA2.

Golgi associated, gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2(GGA2, Accession NP_(—)055859.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GGA2 BINDING SITE1 and GGA2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GGA2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GGA2 BINDING SITE1 and GGA2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:6391 and SEQ ID:5631 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Golgi associated,gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2 (GGA2, AccessionNP_(—)055859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GGA2.

Golgi associated, gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2(GGA2, Accession NP_(—)055859.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GGA2 BINDING SITE1 and GGA2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GGA2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GGA2 BINDING SITE1 and GGA2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:5631 and SEQ ID:6391 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Golgi associated,gamma adaptin ear containing, arf binding protein 2 (GGA2, AccessionNP_(—)055859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GGA2.

Gm2 ganglioside activator protein (GM2A, Accession NP_(—)000396.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GM2A BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GM2A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GM2ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11286, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Gm2 gangliosideactivator protein (GM2A, Accession NP_(—)000396.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GM2A.

GNE (Accession NP_(—)005467.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNE, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GNE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8367, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of GNE (AccessionNP_(—)005467.1), a gene which has roles in sialic acid biosynthesis andregulates cell surface sialylation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GNE.

The function of GNE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Guanine nucleotidebinding protein (g protein), gamma 4 (GNG4, Accession NP_(—)004476.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GNG4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GNG4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNG4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:559, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Guaninenucleotide binding protein (g protein), gamma 4 (GNG4, AccessionNP_(—)004476.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GNG4.

GNPNAT1 (Accession XP_(—)085119.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNPNAT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of GNPNAT1(Accession XP_(—)085119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GNPNAT1.

GNRPX (Accession NP_(—)060519.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNRPX BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNRPX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNRPX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12243, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of GNRPX (AccessionNP_(—)060519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GNRPX.

Golgi autoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 3 (GOLGA3, AccessionNP_(—)005886.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GOLGA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GOLGA3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GOLGA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Golgiautoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 3 (GOLGA3, Accession NP_(—)005886.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GOLGA3.

Glycoprotein v (platelet) (GP5, Accession NP_(—)004479.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GP5 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GP5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GP5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5681, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein v(platelet) (GP5, Accession NP_(—)004479.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GP5.

GPP34R (Accession NP_(—)060648.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GPP34R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPP34R,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPP34R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14203, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of GPP34R (AccessionNP_(—)060648.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GPP34R.

G protein-coupled receptor 26 (GPR26, Accession NP_(—)703143.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR26BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GPR26, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGPR26 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3010, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 26 (GPR26, Accession NP_(—)703143.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR26.

G protein-coupled receptor 4 (GPR4, Accession NP_(—)005273.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR4 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GPR4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4965, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 4 (GPR4, Accession NP_(—)005273.1), a gene which stimulates toproduce increased calcium by both SPC and LPC . Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR4.

The function of GPR4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. G protein-coupledreceptor 56 (GPR56, Accession NP_(—)005673.2) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR56 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGPR56, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR56 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8622, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 56 (GPR56, Accession NP_(—)005673.2), a gene which transducesextracellular signals through heterotrimeric G proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPR56.

The function of GPR56 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. G protein-coupledreceptor 66 (GPR66, Accession NP_(—)006047.2) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR66 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGPR66, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR66 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19237, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 66 (GPR66, Accession NP_(—)006047.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR66.

G protein-coupled receptor 81 (GPR81, Accession NP_(—)115943.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR81BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GPR81, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGPR81 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13260, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 81 (GPR81, Accession NP_(—)115943.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR81.

GR6 (Accession NP_(—)031380.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GR6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GR6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2604, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of GR6 (AccessionNP_(—)031380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GR6.

GRAF (Accession NP_(—)055886.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRAF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRAF, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GRAF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4362, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of GRAF (AccessionNP_(—)055886.1), a gene which ia a GTPase activating protein for p21-racand therefore may be associated with Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with GRAF.

The function of GRAF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. GREB1 (AccessionNP_(—)055483.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GREB1 BINDING SITE1 through GREB1 BINDING SITE3 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GREB1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GREB1BINDING SITE1 through GREB1 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:9792, SEQID:11815 and SEQ ID:14861 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of GREB1 (AccessionNP_(—)055483.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GREB1.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, delta 1 (GRID1, AccessionXP_(—)043613.8) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GRID1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRID1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GRID1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17390, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, delta 1 (GRID1, Accession XP_(—)043613.8).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GRID1.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate-like 1a (GRINL1A,Accession NP_(—)056347.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRINL1A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRINL1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRINL1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate-like 1a (GRINL1A, AccessionNP_056347.1), a gene which plays a role in the development and functionof the mammalian brain. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GRINL1A.

The function of GRINL1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Glutamate receptor,metabotropic 6 (GRM6, Accession NP_(—)000834.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRM6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GRM6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRM6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, metabotropic 6 (GRM6, Accession NP_(—)000834.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GRM6.

GRWD (Accession NP_(—)113673.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRWD BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRWD, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GRWD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7996, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of GRWD (AccessionNP_(—)113673.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRWD.

GSDM (Accession NP_(—)835465.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GSDM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGSDM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GSDM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of GSDM (AccessionNP_(—)835465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GSDM.

GSDM (Accession XP_(—)209009.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GSDM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGSDM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GSDM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of GSDM (AccessionXP_(—)209009.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GSDM.

Glutathione s-transferase m1 (GSTM1, Accession NP_(—)666533.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GSTM1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GSTM1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of GSTM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12752,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Glutathiones-transferase m1 (GSTM1, Accession NP_(—)666533.1), a gene which isconjugation of reduced glutathione to a wide number of exogenous andendogenous hydrophobic electrophiles. and therefore may be associatedwith Aplastic anemia and cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Aplastic anemia andcancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withGSTM1.

The function of GSTM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Glutathiones-transferase m1 (GSTM1, Accession NP_(—)000552.2) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GSTM1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GSTM1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GSTM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12752, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Glutathiones-transferase m1 (GSTM1, Accession NP_(—)000552.2), a gene which isconjugation of reduced glutathione to a wide number of exogenous andendogenous hydrophobic electrophiles. and therefore may be associatedwith Aplastic anemia and cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Aplastic anemia andcancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withGSTM1.

The function of GSTM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Glutathiones-transferase m2 (muscle) (GSTM2, Accession NP_(—)000839.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GSTM2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GSTM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GSTM2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12752, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Glutathiones-transferase m2 (muscle) (GSTM2, Accession NP_(—)000839.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GSTM2.

Glutathione s-transferase m4 (GSTM4, Accession NP_(—)671490.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GSTM4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GSTM4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of GSTM4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12752,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Glutathiones-transferase m4 (GSTM4, Accession NP_(—)671490.1), a gene whichconjugates reduced glutathione to a wide number of exogenous andendogenous hydrophobic electrophiles. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GSTM4.

The function of GSTM4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Glutathiones-transferase m4 (GSTM4, Accession NP_(—)000841.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GSTM4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GSTM4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GSTM4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12752, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Glutathiones-transferase m4 (GSTM4, Accession NP_(—)000841.1), a gene whichconjugates reduced glutathione to a wide number of exogenous andendogenous hydrophobic electrophiles. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GSTM4.

The function of GSTM4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. General transcriptionfactor iie, polypeptide 1, alpha 56 kda (GTF2E1, AccessionNP_(—)005504.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GTF2E1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GTF2E1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GTF2E1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15661, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Generaltranscription factor iie, polypeptide 1, alpha 56 kda (GTF2E1, AccessionNP_(—)005504.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTF2E1.

GTF2IRD2 (Accession NP_(—)115579.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GTF2IRD2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GTF2IRD2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2IRD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11522, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of GTF2IRD2(Accession NP_(—)115579.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GTF2IRD2.

GTF2IRD2 (Accession NP_(—)775808.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GTF2IRD2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GTF2IRD2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2IRD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11522, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of GTF2IRD2(Accession NP_(—)775808.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GTF2IRD2.

GTPBG3 (Accession NP_(—)116009.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTPBG3 BINDING SITE1 and GTPBG3 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby GTPBG3, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTPBG3 BINDING SITE1 andGTPBG3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7812 and SEQ ID:10292respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of GTPBG3 (AccessionNP_(—)116009.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTPBG3.

Glycogenin (Gy, Accession NP_(—)004121.2) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GYG BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Gy,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GYG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4258, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Glycogenin (Gy,Accession NP_(—)004121.2), a gene which primes de novo glycogensynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GYG.

The function of GYG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. H-plk (AccessionNP_(—)056936.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. H-plk BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by H-plk, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of H-plk BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12753, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of H-plk (AccessionNP_(—)056936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H-plk.

H2AV (Accession NP_(—)619541.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H2AV BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH2AV, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H2AV BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18864, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of H2AV (AccessionNP_(—)619541.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H2AV.

H63 (Accession NP_(—)612432.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H63 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH63, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H63 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of H63 (AccessionNP_(—)612432.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H63.

H63 (Accession NP_(—)816929.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. H63 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byH63, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H63 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of H63 (AccessionNP_(—)816929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith H63.

Hepatitis a virus cellular receptor 2 (HAVCR2, Accession NP_(—)116171.2)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HAVCR2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by HAVCR2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHAVCR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16260, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Hepatitis a viruscellular receptor 2 (HAVCR2, Accession NP_(—)116171.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HAVCR2.

HE9 (Accession NP_(—)741997.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HE9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HE9, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HE9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7942, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of HE9 (AccessionNP_(—)741997.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HE9.

Hephaestin (HEPH, Accession NP_(—)055614.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HEPH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HEPH, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HEPHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15338, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Hephaestin (HEPH,Accession NP_(—)055614.1), a gene which is thought to be amembrane-bound protein responsible for transport of dietary iron fromepithelial cells of the intestinal lumen into the circulatory system.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HEPH.

The function of HEPH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Hexosaminidase a(alpha polypeptide) (HEXA, Accession NP_(—)000511.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HEXA BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby HEXA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HEXA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Hexosaminidase a(alpha polypeptide) (HEXA, Accession NP_(—)000511.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HEXA.

Holocarboxylase synthetase (biotin-[proprionyl-coenzyme a-carboxylase(atp-hydrolysing)] ligase) (HLCS, Accession NP_(—)000402.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HLCS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HLCS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HLCSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2142, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Holocarboxylasesynthetase (biotin-[proprionyl-coenzyme a-carboxylase (atp-hydrolysing)]ligase) (HLCS, Accession NP_(—)000402.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HLCS.

High-mobility group 20a (HMG20A, Accession NP_(—)060670.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMG20A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HMG20A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMG20ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5040, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of High-mobilitygroup 20a (HMG20A, Accession NP_(—)060670.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HMG20A.

HPRN (Accession NP_(—)071938.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HPRN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HPRN, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HPRN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12916, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of HPRN (AccessionNP_(—)071938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HPRN.

Histamine receptor h4 (HRH4, Accession NP_(—)067637.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HRH4 BINDING SITE1and HRH4 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by HRH4, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHRH4 BINDING SITE1 and HRH4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3116 andSEQ ID:18211 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Histaminereceptor h4 (HRH4, Accession NP_(—)067637.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HRH4.

Hmt1 hnrnp methyltransferase-like 3 (s. cerevisiae) (HRMT1L3, AccessionNP_(—)062828.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HRMT1L3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HRMT1L3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HRMT1L3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18437,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Hmt1 hnrnpmethyltransferase-like 3 (s. cerevisiae) (HRMT1L3, AccessionNP_(—)062828.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HRMT1L3.

HSD3B7 (Accession NP_(—)079469.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSD3B7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSD3B7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSD3B7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2674, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of HSD3B7 (AccessionNP_(—)079469.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSD3B7.

HSMPP8 (Accession XP_(—)167894.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSMPP8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSMPP8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSMPP8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7797, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of HSMPP8 (AccessionXP_(—)167894.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSMPP8.

Heat shock 70 kda protein 4 (HSPA4, Accession XP_(—)114482.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HSPA4 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HSPA4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPA4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15189, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Heat shock 70 kdaprotein 4 (HSPA4, Accession XP_(—)114482.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HSPA4.

HSPC065 (Accession NP_(—)054876.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HSPC065 BINDING SITE1 and HSPC065 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by HSPC065, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC065BINDING SITE1 and HSPC065 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:713 and SEQID:4676 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of HSPC065(Accession NP_(—)054876.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSPC065.

5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1d (HTR1D, AccessionNP_(—)000855.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HTR1D BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HTR1D, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HTR1D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2563, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1d (HTR1D, AccessionNP_000855.1), a gene which belongs to g-protein coupled receptor.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HTR1D.

The function of HTR1D and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Hormonally upregulatedneu-associated kinase (HUNK, Accession NP_(—)055401.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HUNK BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HUNK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HUNKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17952, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Hormonallyupregulated neu-associated kinase (HUNK, Accession NP_(—)055401.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HUNK.

Hus1 checkpoint homolog (s. pombe) (HUS1, Accession NP_(—)004498.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HUS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HUS1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HUS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14238, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Hus1 checkpointhomolog (s. pombe) (HUS1, Accession NP_(—)004498.1), a gene which Mayform DNA damage-responsive protein complex. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HUS1.

The function of HUS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1.Hyaluronoglucosaminidase 4 (HYAL4, Accession NP_(—)036401.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HYAL4 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HYAL4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HYAL4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2143, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofHyaluronoglucosaminidase 4 (HYAL4, Accession NP_(—)036401.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HYAL4.

HYPB (Accession NP_(—)036403.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HYPB BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byHYPB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HYPB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14422, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of HYPB (AccessionNP_(—)036403.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HYPB.

Intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (cd54), human rhinovirus receptor(ICAM1, Accession NP_(—)000192.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ICAM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ICAM1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICAM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Intercellularadhesion molecule 1 (cd54), human rhinovirus receptor (ICAM1, AccessionNP_(—)000192.1), a gene which binds the integrin LFA-1 (ITGB2) andpromotes adhesion; member of the immunoglobulin superfamily andtherefore may be associated with Malaria, cerebral, susceptibility to.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Malaria, cerebral, susceptibility to, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with ICAM1.

The function of ICAM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. ICK (AccessionNP_(—)055735.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ICK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ICK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ICK (AccessionNP_(—)055735.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ICK.

ICK (Accession NP_(—)057597.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ICK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byICK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ICK (AccessionNP_(—)057597.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ICK.

Insulin-like growth factor 1 (somatomedin c) (IGF1, AccessionNP_(—)000609.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IGF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IGF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IGF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6279, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Insulin-likegrowth factor 1 (somatomedin c) (IGF1, Accession NP_(—)000609.1), a genewhich are structurally and functionally related to insulin but have amuch higher growth-promoting activity and therefore may be associatedwith Growth retardation with sensorineural deafness and mentalretardation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Growth retardation with sensorineuraldeafness and mental retardation, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IGF1.

The function of IGF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Immunoglobulin mubinding protein 2 (IGHMBP2, Accession NP_(—)002171.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IGHMBP2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby IGHMBP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IGHMBP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Immunoglobulin mubinding protein 2 (IGHMBP2, Accession NP_(—)002171.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IGHMBP2.

Immunoglobulin lambda-like polypeptide 1 (IGLL1, AccessionNP_(—)064455.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IGLL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IGLL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IGLL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4573, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Immunoglobulinlambda-like polypeptide 1 (IGLL1, Accession NP_(—)064455.1), a genewhich expressed only in pre-b-cells and a special b-cell line (which issurface ig negative). and therefore may be associated withAgammaglobulinemia, autosomal recessive. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofAgammaglobulinemia, autosomal recessive, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with IGLL1.

The function of IGLL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Immunoglobulinlambda-like polypeptide 1 (IGLL1, Accession NP_(—)690594.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IGLL1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IGLL1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IGLL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4573, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Immunoglobulinlambda-like polypeptide 1 (IGLL1, Accession NP_(—)690594.1), a genewhich expressed only in pre-b-cells and a special b-cell line (which issurface ig negative). and therefore may be associated withAgammaglobulinemia, autosomal recessive. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofAgammaglobulinemia, autosomal recessive, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with IGLL1.

The function of IGLL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Interleukin 11 (IL11,Accession NP_(—)000632.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL11, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of IL11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11544, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 11(IL11, Accession NP_(—)000632.1), a gene which stimulates theproliferation of hematopoietic stem cells and megakaryocyte progenitorcells and induces megakaryocyte maturation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL11.

The function of IL11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM41.1. Interleukin 12receptor, beta 1 (IL12RB1, Accession NP_(—)714912.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL12RB1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL12RB1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL12RB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10756, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 12receptor, beta 1 (IL12RB1, Accession NP_(—)714912.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL12RB1.

Interleukin 16 (lymphocyte chemoattractant factor) (IL16, AccessionNP_(—)757366.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL16,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 16(lymphocyte chemoattractant factor) (IL16, Accession NP_(—)757366.1), agene which modulates T-cell activation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL16.

The function of IL16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. Interleukin 21 receptor(IL21R, Accession NP_(—)851564.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL21R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by IL21R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL21RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:498, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 21receptor (IL21R, Accession NP_(—)851564.1), a gene which is involved inreceptor mediated endocytosis and transduces the mitogenic signals ofil- 2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL21R.

The function of IL21R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Interleukin 21 receptor(IL21R, Accession NP_(—)851565.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL21R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by IL21R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL21RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:498, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 21receptor (IL21R, Accession NP_(—)851565.1), a gene which is involved inreceptor mediated endocytosis and transduces the mitogenic signals ofil- 2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL21R.

The function of IL21R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Interleukin 21 receptor(IL21R, Accession NP_(—)068570.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL21R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by IL21R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL21RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:498, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 21receptor (IL21R, Accession NP_(—)068570.1), a gene which is involved inreceptor mediated endocytosis and transduces the mitogenic signals ofil- 2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL21R.

The function of IL21R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775087.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RA BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7046, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775087.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)734464.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7046,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)734464.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7046,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 5 receptor, alpha (IL5RA, Accession NP_(—)783853.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL5RABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL5RA, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL5RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8557,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 5receptor, alpha (IL5RA, Accession NP_(—)783853.1), a gene which is thereceptor for interleukin-5. the alpha chain binds to il-5. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL5RA.

The function of IL5RA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Interleukin 5receptor, alpha (IL5RA, Accession NP_(—)000555.2) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL5RA BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL5RA, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL5RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8557, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 5receptor, alpha (IL5RA, Accession NP_(—)000555.2), a gene which is thereceptor for interleukin-5. the alpha chain binds to il-5. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL5RA.

The function of IL5RA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Interleukin enhancerbinding factor 3, 90 kda (ILF3, Accession NP_(—)036350.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ILF3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ILF3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ILF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17287, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Interleukinenhancer binding factor 3, 90 kda (ILF3, Accession NP_(—)036350.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ILF3.

IMPACT (Accession NP_(—)060909.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IMPACT BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IMPACT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IMPACT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8975, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of IMPACT (AccessionNP_(—)060909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IMPACT.

INHBE (Accession NP_(—)113667.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. INHBE BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by INHBE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of INHBE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16283, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of INHBE (AccessionNP_(—)113667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith INHBE.

Indolethylamine n-methyltransferase (INMT, Accession NP_(—)006765.3) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. INMT BINDINGSITE1 and INMT BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by INMT, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of INMT BINDING SITE1 and INMT BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:9149 and SEQ ID:11523 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Indolethylaminen-methyltransferase (INMT, Accession NP_(—)006765.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with INMT.

Interferon regulatory factor 4 (IRF4, Accession NP_(—)002451.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IRF4 BINDINGSITE1 and IRF4 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by IRF4, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IRF4 BINDING SITE1 and IRF4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:2698 and SEQ ID:1517 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Interferonregulatory factor 4 (IRF4, Accession NP_(—)002451.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IRF4.

Integrin, alpha x (antigen cd11c (p150), alpha polypeptide) (ITGAX,Accession NP_(—)000878.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ITGAX BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITGAX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITGAX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha x(antigen cd11c (p150), alpha polypeptide) (ITGAX, AccessionNP_000878.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ITGAX.

Janus kinase 3 (a protein tyrosine kinase, leukocyte) (JAK3, AccessionNP_(—)000206.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. JAK3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JAK3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of JAK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18060, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Janus kinase 3 (aprotein tyrosine kinase, leukocyte) (JAK3, Accession NP_(—)000206.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with JAK3.

JM11 (Accession NP_(—)296375.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. JM11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JM11, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of JM11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10197, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of JM11 (AccessionNP_(—)296375.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith JM11.

Jerky homolog (mouse) (JRK, Accession NP_(—)003715.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. JRK BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JRK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of JRK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3927, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Jerky homolog(mouse) (JRK, Accession NP_(—)003715.1), a gene which might function asa DNA- binding protein. and therefore may be associated with Absenceepilepsy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Absence epilepsy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with JRK.

The function of JRK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 11 (KCNJ11, AccessionNP_(—)000516.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNJ11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNJ11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNJ11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15049, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 11 (KCNJ11, AccessionNP_(—)000516.2), a gene which is controlled by g proteins. inwardrectifier k+ channels are characterized by a greater tendancy to allowpotassium to flow into the cell rather than out of it. and therefore isassociated with Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNJ11.

The function of KCNJ11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16, AccessionNP_(—)061128.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNJ16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNJ16,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16, AccessionNP_(—)061128.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ16.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16,Accession NP_(—)733938.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ16 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNJ16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2456, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16, AccessionNP_(—)733938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ16.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16,Accession NP_(—)733937.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ16 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNJ16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2456, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 16 (KCNJ16, AccessionNP_(—)733937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ16.

KENAE (Accession NP_(—)789786.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KENAE BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KENAE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KENAE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14862, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KENAE (AccessionNP_(—)789786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KENAE.

KIAA0063 (Accession NP_(—)055691.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0063 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0063,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0063 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0063(Accession NP_(—)055691.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0063.

KIAA0082 (Accession NP_(—)055865.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0082 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0082,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0082 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18751, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0082(Accession NP_(—)055865.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0082.

KIAA0087 (Accession NP_(—)055584.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0087 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0087BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0087, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0087BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0087 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7956 and SEQID:10179 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0087(Accession NP_(—)055584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0087.

KIAA0117 (Accession XP_(—)290939.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0117 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0117,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0117 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9255, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0117(Accession XP_(—)290939.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0117.

KIAA0182 (Accession XP_(—)050495.4) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0182 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0182,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0182 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2218, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0182(Accession XP_(—)050495.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0182.

KIAA0186 (Accession NP_(—)066545.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0186 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0186,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0186 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0186(Accession NP_(—)066545.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0186.

KIAA0205 (Accession NP_(—)055688.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0205 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0205,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0205 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3429, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0205(Accession NP_(—)055688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0205.

KIAA0237 (Accession NP_(—)055562.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0237 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0237,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0237 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17386, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0237(Accession NP_(—)055562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0237.

KIAA0295 (Accession XP_(—)042833.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0295 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0295,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0295 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0295(Accession XP_(—)042833.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0295.

KIAA0435 (Accession NP_(—)055616.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0435 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0435,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0435 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5041, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0435(Accession NP_(—)055616.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0435.

KIAA0446 (Accession XP_(—)044155.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0446 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0446,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0446 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1475, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0446(Accession XP_(—)044155.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0446.

KIAA0459 (Accession XP_(—)027862.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0459 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0459,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0459 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4531, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0459(Accession XP_(—)027862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0459.

KIAA0469 (Accession NP_(—)055666.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0469 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0469BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0469, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0469BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0469 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9147 and SEQID:9493 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0469(Accession NP_(—)055666.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0469.

KIAA0475 (Accession NP_(—)055679.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0475 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0475,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0475 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0475(Accession NP_(—)055679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0475.

KIAA0493 (Accession XP_(—)034717.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0493 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0493,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0493 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0493(Accession XP_(—)034717.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0493.

KIAA0495 (Accession XP_(—)031397.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0495 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0495BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0495, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0495BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0495 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14759 andSEQ ID:5442 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0495(Accession XP_(—)031397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0495.

KIAA0513 (Accession NP_(—)055547.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0513 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0513,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0513 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0513(Accession NP_(—)055547.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0513.

KIAA0527 (Accession XP_(—)171054.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0527 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0527,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0527 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0527(Accession XP_(—)171054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0527.

KIAA0532 (Accession XP_(—)047659.6) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0532 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0532,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0532 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12455, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0532(Accession XP_(—)047659.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0532.

KIAA0555 (Accession NP_(—)055605.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0555 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0555,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0555 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5555, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0555(Accession NP_(—)055605.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0555.

KIAA0561 (Accession XP_(—)038150.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0561 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0561,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0561 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9629, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0561(Accession XP_(—)038150.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0561.

KIAA0562 (Accession NP_(—)055519.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0562 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0562,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0562 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0562(Accession NP_(—)055519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0562.

KIAA0563 (Accession NP_(—)055649.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0563 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0563,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0563 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16377, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0563(Accession NP_(—)055649.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0563.

KIAA0682 (Accession NP_(—)055667.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0682 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0682, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0682BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6522, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0682(Accession NP_(—)055667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0682.

KIAA0804 (Accession XP_(—)291080.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0804 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0804,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0804 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14656, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0804(Accession XP_(—)291080.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0804.

KIAA0831 (Accession NP_(—)055739.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0831 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0831,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0831 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0831(Accession NP_(—)055739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0831.

KIAA0841 (Accession XP_(—)049237.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0841 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0841BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0841, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0841BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0841 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8185 and SEQID:5490 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0841(Accession XP_(—)049237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0841.

KIAA0861 (Accession NP_(—)055893.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0861 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0861,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0861 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0861(Accession NP_(—)055893.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0861.

KIAA0889 (Accession NP_(—)056192.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0889 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA0889, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0889BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13271, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0889(Accession NP_(—)056192.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0889.

KIAA0924 (Accession NP_(—)055712.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0924 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0924BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0924, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0924BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0924 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13297 andSEQ ID:7655 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0924(Accession NP_(—)055712.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0924.

KIAA0931 (Accession XP_(—)041191.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0931 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0931,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0931 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14272, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0931(Accession XP_(—)041191.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0931.

KIAA0935 (Accession XP_(—)052620.6) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0935 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0935,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0935 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11958, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0935(Accession XP_(—)052620.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0935.

KIAA0962 (Accession XP_(—)290942.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0962 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0962,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0962 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0962(Accession XP_(—)290942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0962.

KIAA1002 (Accession XP_(—)290584.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1002 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1002,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1002 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12518, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1002(Accession XP_(—)290584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1002.

KIAA1040 (Accession XP_(—)051091.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1040 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1040,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1040 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11846, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1040(Accession XP_(—)051091.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1040.

KIAA1041 (Accession NP_(—)055762.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1041 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1041,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1041 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3653, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1041(Accession NP_(—)055762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1041.

KIAA1054 (Accession XP_(—)043493.5) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1054 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1054,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1054 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14832, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1054(Accession XP_(—)043493.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1054.

KIAA1115 (Accession NP_(—)055746.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1115 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1115,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1115 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9842, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1115(Accession NP_(—)055746.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1115.

KIAA1128 (Accession NP_(—)061872.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1128 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1128,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1128 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1128(Accession NP_(—)061872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1128.

KIAA1143 (Accession XP_(—)044014.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1143 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1143,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1143 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1143(Accession XP_(—)044014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1143.

KIAA1145 (Accession NP_(—)065749.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1145 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1145,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1145 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17532, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1145(Accession NP_(—)065749.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1145.

KIAA1155 (Accession XP_(—)030864.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1155 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1155,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1155 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1155(Accession XP_(—)030864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1155.

KIAA1170 (Accession XP_(—)045907.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1170 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10162, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1170(Accession XP_(—)045907.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1170.

KIAA1185 (Accession NP_(—)065761.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1185 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1185,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1185 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5755, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1185(Accession NP_(—)065761.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1185.

KIAA1193 (Accession XP_(—)041843.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1193 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1193,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1193 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17517, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1193(Accession XP_(—)041843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1193.

KIAA1198 (Accession NP_(—)065765.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1198 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1198BINDING SITE5 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1198, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1198BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1198 BINDING SITE5, designated SEQ ID:13749,SEQ ID:16471, SEQ ID:12389, SEQ ID:16088 and SEQ ID:12478 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1198(Accession NP_(—)065765.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1198.

KIAA1209 (Accession XP_(—)027307.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1209 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1209,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1209 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8271, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1209(Accession XP_(—)027307.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1209.

KIAA1210 (Accession XP_(—)172801.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1210 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1210,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1210 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9144, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1210(Accession XP_(—)172801.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1210.

KIAA1257 (Accession XP_(—)031577.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1257 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1257BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1257, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1257BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1257 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11523 andSEQ ID:9032 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1257(Accession XP_(—)031577.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1257.

KIAA1268 (Accession XP_(—)291055.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1268 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1268,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1268 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3236, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1268(Accession XP_(—)291055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1268.

KIAA1273 (Accession XP_(—)300760.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1273 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1273BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1273, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1273BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1273 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4555 and SEQID:7374 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1273(Accession XP_(—)300760.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1273.

KIAA1276 (Accession XP_(—)039169.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1276 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1276,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1276 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1905, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1276(Accession XP_(—)039169.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1276.

KIAA1287 (Accession NP_(—)065799.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1287 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1287,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1287 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9573, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1287(Accession NP_(—)065799.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1287.

KIAA1393 (Accession XP_(—)050793.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1393 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1393,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1393 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1393(Accession XP_(—)050793.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1393.

KIAA1443 (Accession NP_(—)065885.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1443 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1443,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1443 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15171, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1443(Accession NP_(—)065885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1443.

KIAA1456 (Accession XP_(—)040100.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1456 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1456(Accession XP_(—)040100.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1456.

KIAA1463 (Accession XP_(—)051160.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1463 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1463,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1463 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1463(Accession XP_(—)051160.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1463.

KIAA1465 (Accession XP_(—)027396.4) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1465 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1465BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1465, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1465BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1465 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18838 andSEQ ID:18992 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1465(Accession XP_(—)027396.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1465.

KIAA1493 (Accession XP_(—)034415.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1493 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1493,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1493 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15045, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1493(Accession XP_(—)034415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1493.

KIAA1508 (Accession XP_(—)290952.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1508 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1508,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1508 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1508(Accession XP_(—)290952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1508.

KIAA1518 (Accession XP_(—)170889.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1518 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1518, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1518BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13383, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1518(Accession XP_(—)170889.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1518.

KIAA1530 (Accession XP_(—)042661.5) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1530 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1530BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1530, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1530BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1530 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4028 and SEQID:15284 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1530(Accession XP_(—)042661.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1530.

KIAA1550 (Accession XP_(—)039393.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1550 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1550,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1550 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3790, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1550(Accession XP_(—)039393.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1550.

KIAA1559 (Accession XP_(—)054472.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1559 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1559,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1559 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1559(Accession XP_(—)054472.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1559.

KIAA1571 (Accession XP_(—)027744.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1571 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1571,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1571 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14154, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1571(Accession XP_(—)027744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1571.

KIAA1615 (Accession NP_(—)066002.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1615 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1615BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1615, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1615BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1615 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10111 andSEQ ID:8549 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1615(Accession NP_(—)066002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1615.

KIAA1671 (Accession XP_(—)037809.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1671 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1671BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1671, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1671BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1671 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17191 andSEQ ID:7194 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1671(Accession XP_(—)037809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1671.

KIAA1712 (Accession XP_(—)041497.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KIAA1712, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:14165 and SEQ ID:1142 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1712(Accession XP_(—)041497.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1712.

KIAA1712 (Accession XP_(—)041497.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KIAA1712, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1712 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1712 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:1142 and SEQ ID:14165 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1712(Accession XP_(—)041497.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1712.

KIAA1724 (Accession XP_(—)040280.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1724 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1724,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1724 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14630, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1724(Accession XP_(—)040280.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1724.

KIAA1737 (Accession NP_(—)219494.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1737 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1737,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1737 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10602, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1737(Accession NP_(—)219494.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1737.

KIAA1775 (Accession NP_(—)149091.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1775 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1775,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1775 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1618, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1775(Accession NP_(—)149091.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1775.

KIAA1784 (Accession NP_(—)115820.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1784 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1784,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1784 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11058, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1784(Accession NP_(—)115820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1784.

KIAA1822 (Accession XP_(—)041566.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1822 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1822,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1822 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10095, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1822(Accession XP_(—)041566.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1822.

KIAA1827 (Accession XP_(—)290834.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1827 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1827BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1827, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1827BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1827 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2143 and SEQID:12636 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1827(Accession XP_(—)290834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1827.

KIAA1829 (Accession XP_(—)030378.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1829 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1829,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1829 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14863, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1829(Accession XP_(—)030378.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1829.

KIAA1836 (Accession XP_(—)114087.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1836 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1836,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1836 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12627, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1836(Accession XP_(—)114087.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1836.

KIAA1853 (Accession XP_(—)045184.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1853 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1853,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1853 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19095, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1853(Accession XP_(—)045184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1853.

KIAA1904 (Accession XP_(—)056282.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1904 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1904,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1904 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16492, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1904(Accession XP_(—)056282.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1904.

KIAA1922 (Accession XP_(—)057040.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1922 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1922,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1922 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7553, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1922(Accession XP_(—)057040.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1922.

KIAA1924 (Accession NP_(—)694971.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1924 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1924BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1924, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1924BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1924 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8341 and SEQID:1857 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1924(Accession NP_(—)694971.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1924.

KIAA1937 (Accession XP_(—)057107.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1937 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1937,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1937 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2983, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1937(Accession XP_(—)057107.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1937.

KIAA1971 (Accession XP_(—)058720.4) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1971 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1971BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1971, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1971BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1971 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6902 and SEQID:11506 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1971(Accession XP_(—)058720.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1971.

KIAA1987 (Accession XP_(—)113870.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1987 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1987,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1987 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1987(Accession XP_(—)113870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1987.

KIAA2028 (Accession XP_(—)059415.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA2028 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA2028,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2028 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2028(Accession XP_(—)059415.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA2028.

Kruppel-like factor 12 (KLF12, Accession NP_(—)009180.3) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLF12 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by KLF12, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KLF12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1127, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Kruppel-likefactor 12 (KLF12, Accession NP_(—)009180.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KLF12.

Killer cell lectin-like receptor subfamily d, member 1 (KLRD1, AccessionNP_(—)031360.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KLRD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KLRD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLRD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Killer celllectin-like receptor subfamily d, member 1 (KLRD1, AccessionNP_(—)031360.1), a gene which is a receptor for the recognition of mhcclass i hla- e molecules by nk cells and some cytotoxic t-cells.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KLRD1.

The function of KLRD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Killer celllectin-like receptor subfamily d, member 1 (KLRD1, AccessionNP_(—)002253.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KLRD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KLRD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLRD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Killer celllectin-like receptor subfamily d, member 1 (KLRD1, AccessionNP_(—)002253.1), a gene which is a receptor for the recognition of mhcclass i hla- e molecules by nk cells and some cytotoxic t-cells.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KLRD1.

The function of KLRD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Kynurenine3-monooxygenase (kynurenine 3-hydroxylase) (KMO, AccessionNP_(—)003670.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KMO BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KMO, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KMO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6338, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Kynurenine3-monooxygenase (kynurenine 3-hydroxylase) (KMO, AccessionNP_(—)003670.1), a gene which may play a role in encephalicphotoreception. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KMO.

The function of KMO and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Lysosomal-associatedmembrane protein 3 (LAMP3, Accession NP_(—)055213.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LAMP3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LAMP3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LAMP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17760, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofLysosomal-associated membrane protein 3 (LAMP3, AccessionNP_(—)055213.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAMP3.

Leucyl-trna synthetase (LARS, Accession NP_(—)064502.8) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LARS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LARS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LARSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2620, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Leucyl-trnasynthetase (LARS, Accession NP_(—)064502.8). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LARS.

Lim and sh3 protein 1 (LASP1, Accession NP_(—)006139.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LASP1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LASP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LASP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17709, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Lim and sh3protein 1 (LASP1, Accession NP_(—)006139.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LASP1.

Lipocalin 7 (LCN7, Accession NP_(—)071447.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LCN7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLCN7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LCN7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15937, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Lipocalin 7(LCN7, Accession NP_(—)071447.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LCN7.

Leucine zipper-ef-hand containing transmembrane protein 1 (LETM1,Accession NP_(—)036450.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LETM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LETM1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LETM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18695, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Leucinezipper-ef-hand containing transmembrane protein 1 (LETM1, AccessionNP_(—)036450.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LETM1.

LGP2 (Accession NP_(—)077024.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LGP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LGP2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LGP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8032, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LGP2 (AccessionNP_(—)077024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LGP2.

Lim homeobox protein 2 (LHX2, Accession NP_(—)004780.3) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LHX2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LHX2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LHX2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4178, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Lim homeoboxprotein 2 (LHX2, Accession NP_(—)004780.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LHX2.

LIN-28 (Accession NP_(—)078950.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LIN-28 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LIN-28,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIN-28 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4726, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LIN-28 (AccessionNP_(—)078950.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LIN-28.

Link-GEFII (Accession NP_(—)057423.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. Link-GEFII BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLink-GEFII, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Link-GEFII BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Link-GEFII(Accession NP_(—)057423.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with Link-GEFII.

Lipase, member h (LIPH, Accession NP_(—)640341.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LIPH BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LIPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIPH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10379, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Lipase, member h(LIPH, Accession NP_(—)640341.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LIPH.

Lethal giant larvae homolog 2 (drosophila) (LLGL2, AccessionNP_(—)004515.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LLGL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LLGL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LLGL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15172, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Lethal giantlarvae homolog 2 (drosophila) (LLGL2, Accession NP_(—)004515.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LLGL2.

LNK (Accession NP_(—)005466.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LNK BINDING SITE1 and LNK BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byLNK, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LNK BINDING SITE1 and LNKBINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13992 and SEQ ID:1866 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LNK (AccessionNP_(—)005466.1), a gene which links T-cell receptor activation signal tophospholipase c-gamma-1, grb-2 and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (bysimilarity). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LNK.

The function of LNK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. LOC112687 (AccessionXP_(—)053145.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LOC112687 BINDING SITE1 through LOC112687 BINDING SITE3 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byLOC112687, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC112687 BINDING SITE1through LOC112687 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:7988, SEQ ID:16673and SEQ ID:793 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC112687(Accession XP_(—)053145.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112687.

LOC112817 (Accession NP_(—)612422.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC112817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC112817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC112817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16256, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC112817(Accession NP_(—)612422.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112817.

LOC113444 (Accession NP_(—)612437.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC113444 BINDING SITE1 through LOC113444BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC113444, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC113444BINDING SITE1 through LOC113444 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:5336,SEQ ID:15899 and SEQ ID:18294 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC113444(Accession NP_(—)612437.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC113444.

LOC113828 (Accession NP_(—)612444.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC113828 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC113828, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC113828 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5632, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC113828(Accession NP_(—)612444.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC113828.

LOC115123 (Accession XP_(—)055276.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115123 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15271, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC115123(Accession XP_(—)055276.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115123.

LOC115219 (Accession XP_(—)055499.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115219 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115219, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115219 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12422, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC115219(Accession XP_(—)055499.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115219.

LOC115648 (Accession NP_(—)663299.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115648 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115648, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115648 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7429, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC115648(Accession NP_(—)663299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115648.

LOC116411 (Accession XP_(—)058095.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116411 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC116411, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116411 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14720, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC116411(Accession XP_(—)058095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116411.

LOC118490 (Accession XP_(—)060981.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118490 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC118490, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC118490 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC118490(Accession XP_(—)060981.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118490.

LOC118812 (Accession XP_(—)058346.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC118812, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC118812 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2649, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC118812(Accession XP_(—)058346.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118812.

LOC118812 (Accession NP_(—)849154.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC118812, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC118812 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2649, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC118812(Accession NP_(—)849154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118812.

LOC119395 (Accession XP_(—)061446.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC119395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC119395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC119395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC119395(Accession XP_(—)061446.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC119395.

LOC120526 (Accession XP_(—)058475.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC120526 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC120526, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC120526 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC120526(Accession XP_(—)058475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC120526.

LOC121952 (Accession XP_(—)062872.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC121952 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC121952, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC121952 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9891, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC121952(Accession XP_(—)062872.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC121952.

LOC124221 (Accession XP_(—)058785.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC124221 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC124221, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC124221 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14576, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC124221(Accession XP_(—)058785.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC124221.

LOC125061 (Accession XP_(—)058889.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC125061 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC125061, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC125061 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC125061(Accession XP_(—)058889.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC125061.

LOC126669 (Accession XP_(—)060121.4) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126669 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126669, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126669 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC126669(Accession XP_(—)060121.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126669.

LOC127253 (Accession XP_(—)059122.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC127253 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC127253, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC127253 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18918, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC127253(Accession XP_(—)059122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC127253.

LOC127841 (Accession XP_(—)059184.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC127841 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC127841, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC127841 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC127841(Accession XP_(—)059184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC127841.

LOC128387 (Accession XP_(—)059243.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC128387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC128387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC128387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC128387(Accession XP_(—)059243.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC128387.

LOC132241 (Accession XP_(—)059583.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC132241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC132241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC132241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:509, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC132241(Accession XP_(—)059583.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC132241.

LOC135293 (Accession XP_(—)072402.4) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135293 BINDING SITE1 and LOC135293BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC135293, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135293BINDING SITE1 and LOC135293 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3512 andSEQ ID:10443 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC135293(Accession XP_(—)072402.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135293.

LOC135763 (Accession NP_(—)612639.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135763 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135763, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135763 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17207, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC135763(Accession NP_(—)612639.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135763.

LOC135818 (Accession XP_(—)059804.4) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC135818 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC135818, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC135818 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19136, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC135818(Accession XP_(—)059804.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC135818.

LOC137886 (Accession XP_(—)059929.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC137886 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC137886, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC137886 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19990, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC137886(Accession XP_(—)059929.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC137886.

LOC139422 (Accession XP_(—)066687.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC139422 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC139422, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC139422 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9489, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC139422(Accession XP_(—)066687.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC139422.

LOC143241 (Accession NP_(—)620167.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC143241(Accession NP_(—)620167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143241.

LOC144248 (Accession XP_(—)084786.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144248 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144248, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144248 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3159, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC144248(Accession XP_(—)084786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144248.

LOC144266 (Accession XP_(—)084795.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144266 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144266, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144266 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17498, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC144266(Accession XP_(—)084795.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144266.

LOC144404 (Accession XP_(—)084852.6) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144404 BINDING SITE1 through LOC144404BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC144404, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144404BINDING SITE1 through LOC144404 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:1633,SEQ ID:15352 and SEQ ID:5897 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC144404(Accession XP_(—)084852.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144404.

LOC144467 (Accession NP_(—)612482.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144467 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144467, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144467 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5733, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC144467(Accession NP_(—)612482.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144467.

LOC144481 (Accession XP_(—)096611.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144481 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144481, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144481 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC144481(Accession XP_(—)096611.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144481.

LOC144667 (Accession XP_(—)096648.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144667 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144667, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144667 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12712, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC144667(Accession XP_(—)096648.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144667.

LOC144742 (Accession XP_(—)084949.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144742 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144742, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144742 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17736, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC144742(Accession XP_(—)084949.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144742.

LOC144766 (Accession XP_(—)084963.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144766 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144766, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144766 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8972, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC144766(Accession XP_(—)084963.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144766.

LOC144776 (Accession XP_(—)084964.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144776 BINDING SITE1 and LOC144776BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC144776, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144776BINDING SITE1 and LOC144776 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:444 and SEQID:16275 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC144776(Accession XP_(—)084964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144776.

LOC144817 (Accession XP_(—)084972.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC144817(Accession XP_(—)084972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144817.

LOC144962 (Accession XP_(—)084990.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144962 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144962, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144962 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC144962(Accession XP_(—)084990.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144962.

LOC145098 (Accession XP_(—)085022.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145098 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145098, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145098 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:675, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC145098(Accession XP_(—)085022.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145098.

LOC145231 (Accession XP_(—)096740.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145231 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145231, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145231 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6417, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC145231(Accession XP_(—)096740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145231.

LOC145268 (Accession XP_(—)085072.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145268 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145268, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145268 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18805, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC145268(Accession XP_(—)085072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145268.

LOC145725 (Accession XP_(—)085211.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145725 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145725, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145725 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4773, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC145725(Accession XP_(—)085211.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145725.

LOC145757 (Accession XP_(—)085227.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145757 BINDING SITE1 and LOC145757BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC145757, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145757BINDING SITE1 and LOC145757 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7370 andSEQ ID:11523 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC145757(Accession XP_(—)085227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145757.

LOC145783 (Accession XP_(—)085231.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145783 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145783, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145783 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2196, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC145783(Accession XP_(—)085231.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145783.

LOC145813 (Accession XP_(—)096873.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16256, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC145813(Accession XP_(—)096873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145813.

LOC145988 (Accession XP_(—)085290.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145988 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145988, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145988 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11009, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC145988(Accession XP_(—)085290.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145988.

LOC146177 (Accession NP_(—)778229.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC146177(Accession NP_(—)778229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146177.

LOC146229 (Accession XP_(—)085387.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146229 BINDING SITE1 through LOC146229BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146229, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146229BINDING SITE1 through LOC146229 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:5672,SEQ ID:8706, SEQ ID:5551 and SEQ ID:1644 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC146229(Accession XP_(—)085387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146229.

LOC146346 (Accession XP_(—)085430.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146346 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146346BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146346, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146346BINDING SITE1 and LOC146346 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5798 andSEQ ID:17670 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC146346(Accession XP_(—)085430.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146346.

LOC146429 (Accession XP_(—)096998.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146429 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146429, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146429 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2457, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC146429(Accession XP_(—)096998.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146429.

LOC146443 (Accession XP_(—)085461.6) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146443 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146443, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146443 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:813, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC146443(Accession XP_(—)085461.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146443.

LOC146475 (Accession XP_(—)097006.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9246, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC146475(Accession XP_(—)097006.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146475.

LOC146513 (Accession XP_(—)097013.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146513 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146513, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146513 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3374, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC146513(Accession XP_(—)097013.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146513.

LOC146603 (Accession XP_(—)085514.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146603 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146603, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146603 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC146603(Accession XP_(—)085514.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146603.

LOC146784 (Accession XP_(—)085588.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146784 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146784, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146784 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13448, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC146784(Accession XP_(—)085588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146784.

LOC146839 (Accession XP_(—)097107.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146839 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146839, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146839 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC146839(Accession XP_(—)097107.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146839.

LOC146894 (Accession NP_(—)660316.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8315, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC146894(Accession NP_(—)660316.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146894.

LOC146895 (Accession XP_(—)097120.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC146895(Accession XP_(—)097120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146895.

LOC146901 (Accession XP_(—)097121.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146901 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146901, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146901 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6392, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC146901(Accession XP_(—)097121.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146901.

LOC146909 (Accession XP_(—)085634.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146909 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146909BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146909, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146909BINDING SITE1 and LOC146909 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9492 andSEQ ID:19550 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC146909(Accession XP_(—)085634.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146909.

LOC147071 (Accession XP_(—)054031.5) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147071 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147071, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147071 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC147071(Accession XP_(—)054031.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147071.

LOC147080 (Accession XP_(—)097182.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147080 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147080, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147080 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12558, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC147080(Accession XP_(—)097182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147080.

LOC147166 (Accession XP_(—)085722.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10618, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC147166(Accession XP_(—)085722.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147166.

LOC147381 (Accession XP_(—)097230.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147381 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147381, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147381 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19915, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC147381(Accession XP_(—)097230.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147381.

LOC147407 (Accession XP_(—)084000.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147407 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147407, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147407 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC147407(Accession XP_(—)084000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147407.

LOC147817 (Accession XP_(—)085903.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147817 BINDING SITE1 and LOC147817BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC147817, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147817BINDING SITE1 and LOC147817 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19233 andSEQ ID:1634 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC147817(Accession XP_(—)085903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147817.

LOC147841 (Accession XP_(—)085924.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147841 BINDING SITE1 and LOC147841BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC147841, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147841BINDING SITE1 and LOC147841 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12065 andSEQ ID:8642 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC147841(Accession XP_(—)085924.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147841.

LOC147947 (Accession XP_(—)085974.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC147947(Accession XP_(—)085974.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147947.

LOC148137 (Accession NP_(—)653293.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148137 BINDING SITE1 and LOC148137BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC148137, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148137BINDING SITE1 and LOC148137 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17935 andSEQ ID:5784 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC148137(Accession NP_(—)653293.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148137.

LOC148198 (Accession XP_(—)047554.4) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148198 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148198, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148198 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11563, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC148198(Accession XP_(—)047554.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148198.

LOC148708 (Accession XP_(—)086286.4) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148708 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148708, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148708 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC148708(Accession XP_(—)086286.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148708.

LOC148709 (Accession XP_(—)086281.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148709 BINDING SITE1 and LOC148709BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC148709, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148709BINDING SITE1 and LOC148709 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9201 andSEQ ID:6922 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC148709(Accession XP_(—)086281.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148709.

LOC149149 (Accession XP_(—)097598.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149149 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149149, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149149 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC149149(Accession XP_(—)097598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149149.

LOC149194 (Accession XP_(—)086458.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149194 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149194, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149194 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12637, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC149194(Accession XP_(—)086458.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149194.

LOC149371 (Accession NP_(—)787072.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149371, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149371 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13354, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC149371(Accession NP_(—)787072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149371.

LOC149466 (Accession XP_(—)086546.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149466 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149466, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149466 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC149466(Accession XP_(—)086546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149466.

LOC149478 (Accession XP_(—)086536.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149478 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149478, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149478 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5016, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC149478(Accession XP_(—)086536.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149478.

LOC149506 (Accession XP_(—)097661.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149506 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149506, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149506 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2139, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC149506(Accession XP_(—)097661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149506.

LOC149606 (Accession XP_(—)086600.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149606 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149606, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149606 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC149606(Accession XP_(—)086600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149606.

LOC149692 (Accession XP_(—)097706.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149692 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149692, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149692 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11025, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC149692(Accession XP_(—)097706.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149692.

LOC149703 (Accession XP_(—)097719.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149703 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149703, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149703 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10508, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC149703(Accession XP_(—)097719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149703.

LOC149832 (Accession XP_(—)097733.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149832 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149832, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149832 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17917, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC149832(Accession XP_(—)097733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149832.

LOC150054 (Accession XP_(—)097797.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150054 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150054, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150054 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5157, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC150054(Accession XP_(—)097797.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150054.

LOC150225 (Accession XP_(—)097870.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150225 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150225, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150225 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7207, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC150225(Accession XP_(—)097870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150225.

LOC150384 (Accession XP_(—)097894.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150384 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150384, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150384 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7485, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC150384(Accession XP_(—)097894.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150384.

LOC150397 (Accession XP_(—)086907.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150397 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150397, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150397 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19467, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC150397(Accession XP_(—)086907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150397.

LOC150587 (Accession XP_(—)097917.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC150587(Accession XP_(—)097917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150587.

LOC151057 (Accession XP_(—)097998.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151057 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151057, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151057 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC151057(Accession XP_(—)097998.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151057.

LOC151196 (Accession XP_(—)098019.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151196 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151196, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151196 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19774, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC151196(Accession XP_(—)098019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151196.

LOC151201 (Accession XP_(—)098021.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151201 BINDING SITE1 and LOC151201BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC151201, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151201BINDING SITE1 and LOC151201 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12725 andSEQ ID:2572 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC151201(Accession XP_(—)098021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151201.

LOC151475 (Accession XP_(—)098063.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151475 BINDING SITE1 and LOC151475BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC151475, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151475BINDING SITE1 and LOC151475 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4174 andSEQ ID:4371 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC151475(Accession XP_(—)098063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151475.

LOC151610 (Accession XP_(—)087245.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151610 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151610, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151610 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2599, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC151610(Accession XP_(—)087245.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151610.

LOC151636 (Accession NP_(—)612144.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151636 BINDING SITE1 through LOC151636BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC151636, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151636BINDING SITE1 through LOC151636 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:2693,SEQ ID:4151 and SEQ ID:14731 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC151636(Accession NP_(—)612144.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151636.

LOC151657 (Accession XP_(—)098100.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151657 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151657, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151657 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4248, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC151657(Accession XP_(—)098100.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151657.

LOC151877 (Accession XP_(—)098132.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151877 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151877, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151877 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4677, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC151877(Accession XP_(—)098132.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151877.

LOC152245 (Accession XP_(—)098182.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152245 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152245, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152245 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9470, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC152245(Accession XP_(—)098182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152245.

LOC152445 (Accession XP_(—)098231.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2922, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC152445(Accession XP_(—)098231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152445.

LOC152620 (Accession XP_(—)011108.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152620 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152620, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152620 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC152620(Accession XP_(—)011108.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152620.

LOC152719 (Accession XP_(—)098257.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152719 BINDING SITE1 and LOC152719BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC152719, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152719BINDING SITE1 and LOC152719 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11919 andSEQ ID:17637 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC152719(Accession XP_(—)098257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152719.

LOC152794 (Accession XP_(—)087525.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152794 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152794, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152794 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2010, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC152794(Accession XP_(—)087525.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152794.

LOC152804 (Accession XP_(—)098266.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152804 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152804, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152804 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC152804(Accession XP_(—)098266.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152804.

LOC153077 (Accession XP_(—)098307.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5304, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC153077(Accession XP_(—)098307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153077.

LOC153811 (Accession XP_(—)087779.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153811 BINDING SITE1 through LOC153811BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC153811, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153811BINDING SITE1 through LOC153811 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:9683,SEQ ID:17512 and SEQ ID:19665 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC153811(Accession XP_(—)087779.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153811.

LOC153883 (Accession XP_(—)087798.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153883 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153883, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153883 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15929, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC153883(Accession XP_(—)087798.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153883.

LOC153910 (Accession XP_(—)087801.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153910 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153910, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153910 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC153910(Accession XP_(—)087801.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153910.

LOC154282 (Accession XP_(—)098505.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4307, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC154282(Accession XP_(—)098505.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154282.

LOC154822 (Accession XP_(—)098618.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154822 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154822, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154822 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19205, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC154822(Accession XP_(—)098618.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154822.

LOC154877 (Accession XP_(—)098626.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154877 BINDING SITE1 through LOC154877BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC154877, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154877BINDING SITE1 through LOC154877 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:17731,SEQ ID:3200 and SEQ ID:16089 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC154877(Accession XP_(—)098626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154877.

LOC155066 (Accession XP_(—)088142.4) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155066 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155066, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155066 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17980, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC155066(Accession XP_(—)088142.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155066.

LOC158014 (Accession XP_(—)088442.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158014 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158014, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158014 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2542, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC158014(Accession XP_(—)088442.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158014.

LOC158228 (Accession XP_(—)098903.4) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158228 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158228, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158228 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5779, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC158228(Accession XP_(—)098903.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158228.

LOC158310 (Accession XP_(—)098919.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158310 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158310, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158310 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14859, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC158310(Accession XP_(—)098919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158310.

LOC158381 (Accession XP_(—)048461.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158381 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158381, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158381 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6212, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC158381(Accession XP_(—)048461.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158381.

LOC158402 (Accession XP_(—)098936.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158402 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158402, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158402 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC158402(Accession XP_(—)098936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158402.

LOC158436 (Accession XP_(—)098942.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158436 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158436, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158436 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1263, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC158436(Accession XP_(—)098942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158436.

LOC158476 (Accession XP_(—)098955.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158476 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158476, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158476 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:935, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC158476(Accession XP_(—)098955.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158476.

LOC158572 (Accession XP_(—)088608.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158572 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158572, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158572 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC158572(Accession XP_(—)088608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158572.

LOC158668 (Accession XP_(—)045161.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158668 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158668, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158668 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC158668(Accession XP_(—)045161.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158668.

LOC160897 (Accession XP_(—)090573.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC160897 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC160897, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC160897 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17208, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC160897(Accession XP_(—)090573.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC160897.

LOC162427 (Accession NP_(—)835227.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC162427, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:8231 and SEQ ID:8231 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC162427(Accession NP_(—)835227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162427.

LOC162427 (Accession NP_(—)835227.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC162427, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC162427 BINDING SITE1 and LOC162427 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:12068 and SEQ ID:12068 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC162427(Accession NP_(—)835227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162427.

LOC162962 (Accession XP_(—)091886.7) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162962 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC162962, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC162962 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3249, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC162962(Accession XP_(—)091886.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162962.

LOC162967 (Accession XP_(—)091890.6) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162967 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC162967, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC162967 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13831, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC162967(Accession XP_(—)091890.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162967.

LOC163227 (Accession NP_(—)775802.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC163227 BINDING SITE1 and LOC163227BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC163227, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC163227BINDING SITE1 and LOC163227 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9147 andSEQ ID:11854 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC163227(Accession NP_(—)775802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC163227.

LOC164091 (Accession XP_(—)089356.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC164091 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC164091, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC164091 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7989, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC164091(Accession XP_(—)089356.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC164091.

LOC168451 (Accession XP_(—)095114.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC168451 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC168451, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC168451 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC168451(Accession XP_(—)095114.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC168451.

LOC170409 (Accession XP_(—)096330.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC170409 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC170409, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC170409 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15561, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC170409(Accession XP_(—)096330.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC170409.

LOC196264 (Accession XP_(—)113683.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196264 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196264, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196264 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2452, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC196264(Accession XP_(—)113683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196264.

LOC197342 (Accession XP_(—)113869.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197342 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197342, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197342 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2432, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC197342(Accession XP_(—)113869.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197342.

LOC197358 (Accession XP_(—)113872.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197358 BINDING SITE1 and LOC197358BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC197358, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197358BINDING SITE1 and LOC197358 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4625 andSEQ ID:6387 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC197358(Accession XP_(—)113872.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197358.

LOC199725 (Accession XP_(—)117119.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199725 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199725, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199725 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10884, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC199725(Accession XP_(—)117119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199725.

LOC199899 (Accession XP_(—)117153.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199899 BINDING SITE1 and LOC199899BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC199899, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199899BINDING SITE1 and LOC199899 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8292 andSEQ ID:5253 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC199899(Accession XP_(—)117153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199899.

LOC199906 (Accession XP_(—)114052.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199906 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199906, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199906 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19756, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC199906(Accession XP_(—)114052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199906.

LOC200169 (Accession XP_(—)211599.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200169 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200169BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC200169, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC200169 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200169 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:5066 and SEQ ID:6122 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC200169(Accession XP_(—)211599.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200169.

LOC200844 (Accession XP_(—)114306.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200844 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200844, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200844 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16540, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC200844(Accession XP_(—)114306.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200844.

LOC200860 (Accession XP_(—)117289.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200860 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200860BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC200860, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200860BINDING SITE1 and LOC200860 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4175 andSEQ ID:12075 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC200860(Accession XP_(—)117289.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200860.

LOC200895 (Accession NP_(—)789785.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200895 BINDING SITE1 and LOC200895BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC200895, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200895BINDING SITE1 and LOC200895 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11863 andSEQ ID:17681 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC200895(Accession NP_(—)789785.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200895.

LOC200916 (Accession XP_(—)114317.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200916 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200916, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200916 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3465, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC200916(Accession XP_(—)114317.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200916.

LOC201164 (Accession XP_(—)290750.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201164 BINDING SITE1 and LOC201164BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC201164, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC201164 BINDING SITE1 and LOC201164 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:13384 and SEQ ID:16993 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC201164(Accession XP_(—)290750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201164.

LOC201292 (Accession NP_(—)775818.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201292 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201292, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201292 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4556, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC201292(Accession NP_(—)775818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201292.

LOC201562 (Accession XP_(—)114343.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC201562(Accession XP_(—)114343.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201562.

LOC201725 (Accession XP_(—)114370.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201725 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201725, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201725 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5492, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC201725(Accession XP_(—)114370.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201725.

LOC202400 (Accession XP_(—)117397.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202400 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202400, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202400 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9145, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC202400(Accession XP_(—)117397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202400.

LOC202404 (Accession XP_(—)114481.4) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202404 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202404, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202404 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18628, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC202404(Accession XP_(—)114481.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202404.

LOC202460 (Accession XP_(—)114493.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202460 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202460, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202460 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16450, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC202460(Accession XP_(—)114493.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202460.

LOC202934 (Accession XP_(—)117486.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202934 BINDING SITE1 and LOC202934BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC202934, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202934BINDING SITE1 and LOC202934 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1729 andSEQ ID:4820 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC202934(Accession XP_(—)117486.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202934.

LOC203547 (Accession XP_(—)114719.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203547 BINDING SITE1 and LOC203547BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC203547, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203547BINDING SITE1 and LOC203547 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9545 andSEQ ID:2351 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC203547(Accession XP_(—)114719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203547.

LOC204288 (Accession XP_(—)115295.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC204288 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC204288, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC204288 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC204288(Accession XP_(—)115295.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC204288.

LOC219293 (Accession XP_(—)166599.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19361, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC219293(Accession XP_(—)166599.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219293.

LOC219700 (Accession XP_(—)167570.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219700 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219700, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219700 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2410, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC219700(Accession XP_(—)167570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219700.

LOC219731 (Accession XP_(—)167596.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4678, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC219731(Accession XP_(—)167596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219731.

LOC219735 (Accession XP_(—)167601.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219735 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219735, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219735 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18913, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC219735(Accession XP_(—)167601.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219735.

LOC219894 (Accession XP_(—)167782.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14588, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC219894(Accession XP_(—)167782.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219894.

LOC220074 (Accession NP_(—)660352.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220074 BINDING SITE1 through LOC220074BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC220074, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220074BINDING SITE1 through LOC220074 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:16838,SEQ ID:9147 and SEQ ID:6497 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC220074(Accession NP_(—)660352.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220074.

LOC221174 (Accession XP_(—)167915.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221174 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221174, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221174 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17256, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC221174(Accession XP_(—)167915.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221174.

LOC221663 (Accession XP_(—)168131.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC221663(Accession XP_(—)168131.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221663.

LOC221946 (Accession XP_(—)168340.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15948, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC221946(Accession XP_(—)168340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221946.

LOC221960 (Accession XP_(—)165859.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221960 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221960, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221960 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC221960(Accession XP_(—)165859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221960.

LOC221964 (Accession XP_(—)168342.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221964 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221964, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221964 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC221964(Accession XP_(—)168342.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221964.

LOC222057 (Accession XP_(—)166594.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222057 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222057, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222057 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC222057(Accession XP_(—)166594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222057.

LOC222068 (Accession XP_(—)166556.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222068 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222068, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222068 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC222068(Accession XP_(—)166556.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222068.

LOC222159 (Accession XP_(—)212100.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222159 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC222159, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC222159 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16228, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC222159(Accession XP_(—)212100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222159.

LOC252983 (Accession XP_(—)170858.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC252983 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC252983, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC252983 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC252983(Accession XP_(—)170858.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC252983.

LOC253612 (Accession XP_(—)172985.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253612 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253612, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253612 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5487, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC253612(Accession XP_(—)172985.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253612.

LOC253805 (Accession XP_(—)172854.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253805 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253805, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253805 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4532, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC253805(Accession XP_(—)172854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253805.

LOC254875 (Accession XP_(—)171170.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254875 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254875, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254875 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6188, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC254875(Accession XP_(—)171170.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254875.

LOC255031 (Accession XP_(—)173187.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255031 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3261, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC255031(Accession XP_(—)173187.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255031.

LOC255177 (Accession XP_(—)172941.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6294, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC255177(Accession XP_(—)172941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255177.

LOC255458 (Accession XP_(—)173150.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255458 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255458, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255458 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6365, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC255458(Accession XP_(—)173150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255458.

LOC255488 (Accession XP_(—)172581.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255488 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255488, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255488 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3150, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC255488(Accession XP_(—)172581.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255488.

LOC255975 (Accession XP_(—)171083.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255975 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255975, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255975 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC255975(Accession XP_(—)171083.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255975.

LOC256614 (Accession XP_(—)172864.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256614 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256614, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256614 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC256614(Accession XP_(—)172864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256614.

LOC282905 (Accession XP_(—)212606.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282905 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282905, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282905 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC282905(Accession XP_(—)212606.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282905.

LOC282943 (Accession XP_(—)212647.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282943 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282943, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282943 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC282943(Accession XP_(—)212647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282943.

LOC282963 (Accession XP_(—)210834.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282963 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282963, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282963 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC282963(Accession XP_(—)210834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282963.

LOC282972 (Accession XP_(—)210837.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282972 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282972, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282972 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18172, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC282972(Accession XP_(—)210837.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282972.

LOC282987 (Accession XP_(—)210845.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282987 BINDING SITE1 and LOC282987BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC282987, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282987BINDING SITE1 and LOC282987 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12068 andSEQ ID:16541 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC282987(Accession XP_(—)210845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282987.

LOC282997 (Accession XP_(—)208473.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282997 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282997, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282997 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11798, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC282997(Accession XP_(—)208473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282997.

LOC283047 (Accession XP_(—)210870.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283047 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283047, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283047 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283047(Accession XP_(—)210870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283047.

LOC283061 (Accession XP_(—)210875.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283061 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283061, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283061 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7252, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283061(Accession XP_(—)210875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283061.

LOC283087 (Accession XP_(—)208509.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283087 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283087, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283087 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4176, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283087(Accession XP_(—)208509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283087.

LOC283089 (Accession XP_(—)210885.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283089 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283089, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283089 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2219, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283089(Accession XP_(—)210885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283089.

LOC283119 (Accession XP_(—)210895.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283119 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283119, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283119 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16397, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283119(Accession XP_(—)210895.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283119.

LOC283130 (Accession XP_(—)208525.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283130 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283130, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283130 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5323, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283130(Accession XP_(—)208525.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283130.

LOC283140 (Accession XP_(—)210911.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283140 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283140, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283140 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283140(Accession XP_(—)210911.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283140.

LOC283142 (Accession XP_(—)210925.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283142 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19977, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283142(Accession XP_(—)210925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283142.

LOC283143 (Accession XP_(—)210920.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283143 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283143, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283143 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2650, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283143(Accession XP_(—)210920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283143.

LOC283152 (Accession XP_(—)210917.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283152 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283152, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283152 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19812, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283152(Accession XP_(—)210917.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283152.

LOC283170 (Accession XP_(—)208535.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283170 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283170, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283170 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4979, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283170(Accession XP_(—)208535.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283170.

LOC283177 (Accession XP_(—)210903.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283177(Accession XP_(—)210903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283177.

LOC283215 (Accession XP_(—)208555.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283215 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283215, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283215 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283215(Accession XP_(—)208555.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283215.

LOC283241 (Accession NP_(—)787089.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283241 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283241, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283241 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9525, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283241(Accession NP_(—)787089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283241.

LOC283244 (Accession XP_(—)208583.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283244 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283244, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283244 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283244(Accession XP_(—)208583.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283244.

LOC283262 (Accession XP_(—)210952.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283262 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283262, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283262 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8223, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283262(Accession XP_(—)210952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283262.

LOC283278 (Accession XP_(—)210961.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283278 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283278, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283278 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9036, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283278(Accession XP_(—)210961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283278.

LOC283293 (Accession XP_(—)210962.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283293 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283293, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283293 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283293(Accession XP_(—)210962.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283293.

LOC283299 (Accession XP_(—)210965.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283299 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283299, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283299 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9585, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283299(Accession XP_(—)210965.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283299.

LOC283329 (Accession XP_(—)210978.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283329 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283329, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283329 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2201, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283329(Accession XP_(—)210978.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283329.

LOC283335 (Accession XP_(—)210981.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283335 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283335BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283335, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283335BINDING SITE1 and LOC283335 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2143 andSEQ ID:16144 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283335(Accession XP_(—)210981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283335.

LOC283377 (Accession XP_(—)208647.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283377 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283377, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283377 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8232, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283377(Accession XP_(—)208647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283377.

LOC283387 (Accession XP_(—)211007.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283387(Accession XP_(—)211007.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283387.

LOC283394 (Accession XP_(—)211021.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283394 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283394, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283394 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283394(Accession XP_(—)211021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283394.

LOC283395 (Accession XP_(—)211020.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283395(Accession XP_(—)211020.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283395.

LOC283400 (Accession XP_(—)211024.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283400 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283400, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283400 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283400(Accession XP_(—)211024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283400.

LOC283432 (Accession XP_(—)211032.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283432 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283432, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283432 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16658, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283432(Accession XP_(—)211032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283432.

LOC283441 (Accession XP_(—)211043.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283441 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283441, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283441 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283441(Accession XP_(—)211043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283441.

LOC283442 (Accession XP_(—)211037.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283442 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283442, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283442 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10032, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283442(Accession XP_(—)211037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283442.

LOC283445 (Accession XP_(—)211044.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5683, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283445(Accession XP_(—)211044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283445.

LOC283452 (Accession XP_(—)208679.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283452 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283452, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283452 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7397, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283452(Accession XP_(—)208679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283452.

LOC283454 (Accession XP_(—)211049.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283454 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283454, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283454 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283454(Accession XP_(—)211049.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283454.

LOC283467 (Accession XP_(—)211050.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283467 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283467, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283467 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13967, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283467(Accession XP_(—)211050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283467.

LOC283475 (Accession XP_(—)211056.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9892, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283475(Accession XP_(—)211056.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283475.

LOC283484 (Accession XP_(—)211053.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283484 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283484, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283484 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17710, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283484(Accession XP_(—)211053.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283484.

LOC283487 (Accession XP_(—)211062.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283487 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283487, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283487 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7371, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283487(Accession XP_(—)211062.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283487.

LOC283507 (Accession XP_(—)211075.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283507 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283507, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283507 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283507(Accession XP_(—)211075.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283507.

LOC283534 (Accession XP_(—)211083.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283534 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283534, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283534 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283534(Accession XP_(—)211083.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283534.

LOC283570 (Accession XP_(—)211118.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283570 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283570, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283570 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13652, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283570(Accession XP_(—)211118.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283570.

LOC283575 (Accession XP_(—)211095.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283575 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283575BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283575, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283575BINDING SITE1 and LOC283575 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10067 andSEQ ID:6183 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283575(Accession XP_(—)211095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283575.

LOC283585 (Accession XP_(—)294741.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283585 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283585, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283585 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10466, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283585(Accession XP_(—)294741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283585.

LOC283588 (Accession NP_(—)787093.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283588 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283588, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283588 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10638, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283588(Accession NP_(—)787093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283588.

LOC283624 (Accession XP_(—)211126.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283624 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283624, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283624 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283624(Accession XP_(—)211126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283624.

LOC283637 (Accession XP_(—)211134.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283637 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283637BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283637, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283637BINDING SITE1 and LOC283637 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14859 andSEQ ID:3581 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283637(Accession XP_(—)211134.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283637.

LOC283641 (Accession XP_(—)208764.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283641 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283641, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283641 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283641(Accession XP_(—)208764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283641.

LOC283663 (Accession XP_(—)211147.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16674, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283663(Accession XP_(—)211147.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283663.

LOC283664 (Accession XP_(—)208773.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283664 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283664, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283664 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8450, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283664(Accession XP_(—)208773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283664.

LOC283672 (Accession XP_(—)211152.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283672 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283672, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283672 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283672(Accession XP_(—)211152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283672.

LOC283687 (Accession NP_(—)787094.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283687 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283687, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283687 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11904, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283687(Accession NP_(—)787094.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283687.

LOC283693 (Accession XP_(—)208788.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283693 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283693, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283693 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5305, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283693(Accession XP_(—)208788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283693.

LOC283701 (Accession XP_(—)211170.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283701 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283701BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283701, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283701BINDING SITE1 and LOC283701 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13716 andSEQ ID:14381 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283701(Accession XP_(—)211170.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283701.

LOC283723 (Accession XP_(—)211176.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283723 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283723, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283723 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9256, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283723(Accession XP_(—)211176.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283723.

LOC283741 (Accession XP_(—)208115.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283741 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283741, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283741 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283741(Accession XP_(—)208115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283741.

LOC283767 (Accession XP_(—)208835.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283767 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283767, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283767 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283767(Accession XP_(—)208835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283767.

LOC283778 (Accession XP_(—)211199.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283778 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283778, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283778 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4370, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283778(Accession XP_(—)211199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283778.

LOC283779 (Accession XP_(—)211198.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283779 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283779, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283779 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17644, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283779(Accession XP_(—)211198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283779.

LOC283801 (Accession XP_(—)208122.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283801 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283801, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283801 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283801(Accession XP_(—)208122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283801.

LOC283802 (Accession XP_(—)208850.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283802 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283802, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283802 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16700, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283802(Accession XP_(—)208850.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283802.

LOC283818 (Accession XP_(—)211218.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283818 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283818, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283818 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9546, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283818(Accession XP_(—)211218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283818.

LOC283849 (Accession XP_(—)208870.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283849 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283849, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283849 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4308, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283849(Accession XP_(—)208870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283849.

LOC283849 (Accession NP_(—)848611.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283849 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283849, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283849 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4308, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283849(Accession NP_(—)848611.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283849.

LOC283851 (Accession XP_(—)211229.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283851 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283851, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283851 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4974, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283851(Accession XP_(—)211229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283851.

LOC283856 (Accession XP_(—)211233.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283856, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283856 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283856(Accession XP_(—)211233.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283856.

LOC283861 (Accession NP_(—)787095.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283861 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283861BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283861, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283861BINDING SITE1 and LOC283861 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1401 andSEQ ID:1635 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283861(Accession NP_(—)787095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283861.

LOC283863 (Accession XP_(—)208875.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283863 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283863, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283863 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13285, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283863(Accession XP_(—)208875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283863.

LOC283887 (Accession XP_(—)211248.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283887 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283887, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283887 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18993, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283887(Accession XP_(—)211248.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283887.

LOC283888 (Accession XP_(—)211249.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283888 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283888BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283888, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283888BINDING SITE1 and LOC283888 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14104 andSEQ ID:11072 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283888(Accession XP_(—)211249.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283888.

LOC283889 (Accession XP_(—)208899.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283889 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283889BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283889, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283889BINDING SITE1 and LOC283889 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10739 andSEQ ID:3899 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283889(Accession XP_(—)208899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283889.

LOC283928 (Accession XP_(—)208909.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283928 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283928BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283928, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283928BINDING SITE1 and LOC283928 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:20101 andSEQ ID:4703 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283928(Accession XP_(—)208909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283928.

LOC283929 (Accession XP_(—)208905.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283929 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283929, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283929 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15775, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283929(Accession XP_(—)208905.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283929.

LOC283964 (Accession XP_(—)208145.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283964 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283964, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283964 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19569, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC283964(Accession XP_(—)208145.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283964.

LOC284001 (Accession XP_(—)208958.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284001 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284001BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284001, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284001BINDING SITE1 and LOC284001 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11764 andSEQ ID:18161 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284001(Accession XP_(—)208958.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284001.

LOC284016 (Accession XP_(—)211298.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284016 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284016, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284016 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3244, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284016(Accession XP_(—)211298.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284016.

LOC284017 (Accession XP_(—)208961.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284017 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284017, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284017 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18610, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284017(Accession XP_(—)208961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284017.

LOC284019 (Accession XP_(—)211302.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284019 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284019, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284019 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10124, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284019(Accession XP_(—)211302.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284019.

LOC284023 (Accession XP_(—)208983.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284023 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284023BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284023, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284023BINDING SITE1 and LOC284023 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14597 andSEQ ID:17953 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284023(Accession XP_(—)208983.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284023.

LOC284048 (Accession XP_(—)208152.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284048 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284048, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284048 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284048(Accession XP_(—)208152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284048.

LOC284074 (Accession XP_(—)211321.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284074 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284074BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284074, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284074BINDING SITE1 and LOC284074 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15531 andSEQ ID:1596 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284074(Accession XP_(—)211321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284074.

LOC284082 (Accession XP_(—)211323.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284082 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284082, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284082 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284082(Accession XP_(—)211323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284082.

LOC284095 (Accession XP_(—)211324.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284095 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284095BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284095, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284095BINDING SITE1 through LOC284095 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:11799,SEQ ID:15513 and SEQ ID:7333 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284095(Accession XP_(—)211324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284095.

LOC284098 (Accession XP_(—)209008.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284098 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284098, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284098 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8582, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284098(Accession XP_(—)209008.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284098.

LOC284100 (Accession XP_(—)209015.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284100 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284100, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284100 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1777, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284100(Accession XP_(—)209015.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284100.

LOC284101 (Accession XP_(—)209019.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284101 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284101, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284101 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284101(Accession XP_(—)209019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284101.

LOC284102 (Accession XP_(—)211327.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284102 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284102BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284102, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284102BINDING SITE1 through LOC284102 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:18149,SEQ ID:7745 and SEQ ID:3233 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284102(Accession XP_(—)211327.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284102.

LOC284128 (Accession XP_(—)211342.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284128 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284128BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284128, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284128BINDING SITE1 and LOC284128 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1966 andSEQ ID:17271 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284128(Accession XP_(—)211342.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284128.

LOC284135 (Accession XP_(—)209032.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284135 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284135, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284135 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12779, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284135(Accession XP_(—)209032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284135.

LOC284145 (Accession XP_(—)211353.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284145 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284145, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284145 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4102, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284145(Accession XP_(—)211353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284145.

LOC284171 (Accession XP_(—)209051.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284171 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284171, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284171 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11530, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284171(Accession XP_(—)209051.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284171.

LOC284183 (Accession XP_(—)209059.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284183 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284183BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284183, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284183BINDING SITE1 and LOC284183 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1111 andSEQ ID:9456 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284183(Accession XP_(—)209059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284183.

LOC284186 (Accession XP_(—)209060.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284186 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284186, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284186 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284186(Accession XP_(—)209060.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284186.

LOC284191 (Accession XP_(—)211377.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284191 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284191, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284191 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284191(Accession XP_(—)211377.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284191.

LOC284202 (Accession XP_(—)208174.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284202 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284202, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284202 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284202(Accession XP_(—)208174.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284202.

LOC284267 (Accession XP_(—)211411.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284267 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284267, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284267 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8494, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284267(Accession XP_(—)211411.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284267.

LOC284276 (Accession XP_(—)211412.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284276 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284276, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284276 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1026, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284276(Accession XP_(—)211412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284276.

LOC284286 (Accession XP_(—)211419.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284286 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284286, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284286 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284286(Accession XP_(—)211419.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284286.

LOC284289 (Accession XP_(—)209105.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284289 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284289BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284289, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284289BINDING SITE1 and LOC284289 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16648 andSEQ ID:1885 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284289(Accession XP_(—)209105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284289.

LOC284297 (Accession XP_(—)209112.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284297 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284297, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284297 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1751, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284297(Accession XP_(—)209112.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284297.

LOC284304 (Accession XP_(—)211426.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284304 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284304, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284304 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4849, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284304(Accession XP_(—)211426.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284304.

LOC284317 (Accession XP_(—)209162.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284317 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284317BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284317, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284317BINDING SITE1 and LOC284317 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7077 andSEQ ID:3386 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284317(Accession XP_(—)209162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284317.

LOC284325 (Accession XP_(—)209143.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284325 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284325, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284325 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1731, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284325(Accession XP_(—)209143.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284325.

LOC284356 (Accession XP_(—)211437.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284356 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284356, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284356 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284356(Accession XP_(—)211437.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284356.

LOC284362 (Accession XP_(—)211435.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284362 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284362, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284362 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18898, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284362(Accession XP_(—)211435.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284362.

LOC284375 (Accession XP_(—)209154.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284375 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284375, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284375 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16701, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284375(Accession XP_(—)209154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284375.

LOC284376 (Accession XP_(—)209157.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284376 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284376, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284376 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19718, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284376(Accession XP_(—)209157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284376.

LOC284379 (Accession XP_(—)209163.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284379 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284379, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284379 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9312, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284379(Accession XP_(—)209163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284379.

LOC284395 (Accession XP_(—)211454.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16459, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284395(Accession XP_(—)211454.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284395.

LOC284396 (Accession XP_(—)211452.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284396 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284396, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284396 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10399, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284396(Accession XP_(—)211452.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284396.

LOC284405 (Accession XP_(—)209183.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284405 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284405BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284405, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284405BINDING SITE1 and LOC284405 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19462 andSEQ ID:2645 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284405(Accession XP_(—)209183.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284405.

LOC284408 (Accession XP_(—)211443.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14364, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284408(Accession XP_(—)211443.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284408.

LOC284410 (Accession XP_(—)211449.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284410 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284410, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284410 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17304, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284410(Accession XP_(—)211449.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284410.

LOC284421 (Accession XP_(—)209200.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284421 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284421BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284421, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284421BINDING SITE1 and LOC284421 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4533 andSEQ ID:15844 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284421(Accession XP_(—)209200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284421.

LOC284421 (Accession XP_(—)209200.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284421 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284421BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284421, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284421BINDING SITE1 and LOC284421 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15844 andSEQ ID:13177 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284421(Accession XP_(—)209200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284421.

LOC284426 (Accession XP_(—)209198.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284426 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284426BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284426, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284426BINDING SITE1 through LOC284426 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:4975,SEQ ID:5357 and SEQ ID:8752 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284426(Accession XP_(—)209198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284426.

LOC284454 (Accession XP_(—)209216.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284454 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284454BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284454, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284454BINDING SITE1 through LOC284454 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:19117,SEQ ID:3999 and SEQ ID:16031 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284454(Accession XP_(—)209216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284454.

LOC284456 (Accession XP_(—)211470.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284456 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284456, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284456 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18777, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284456(Accession XP_(—)211470.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284456.

LOC284471 (Accession XP_(—)209225.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284471 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284471, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284471 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19286, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284471(Accession XP_(—)209225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284471.

LOC284512 (Accession XP_(—)211500.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284512 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284512, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284512 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14119, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284512(Accession XP_(—)211500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284512.

LOC284513 (Accession XP_(—)211502.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284513 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284513, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284513 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18865, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284513(Accession XP_(—)211502.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284513.

LOC284549 (Accession XP_(—)211514.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284549 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284549, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284549 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284549(Accession XP_(—)211514.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284549.

LOC284551 (Accession XP_(—)211515.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284551 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284551, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284551 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9493, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284551(Accession XP_(—)211515.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284551.

LOC284577 (Accession XP_(—)211522.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284577 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284577, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284577 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19533, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284577(Accession XP_(—)211522.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284577.

LOC284587 (Accession XP_(—)209278.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284587(Accession XP_(—)209278.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284587.

LOC284611 (Accession XP_(—)211552.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284611 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284611, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284611 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12497, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284611(Accession XP_(—)211552.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284611.

LOC284628 (Accession XP_(—)211561.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284628 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284628, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284628 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284628(Accession XP_(—)211561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284628.

LOC284675 (Accession XP_(—)209319.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284675 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284675BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284675, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284675BINDING SITE1 and LOC284675 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:501 and SEQID:2389 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284675(Accession XP_(—)209319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284675.

LOC284683 (Accession XP_(—)208236.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284683 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284683, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284683 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5926, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284683(Accession XP_(—)208236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284683.

LOC284701 (Accession XP_(—)294994.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284701 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284701, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284701 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284701(Accession XP_(—)294994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284701.

LOC284708 (Accession XP_(—)209332.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284708 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284708, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284708 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284708(Accession XP_(—)209332.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284708.

LOC284723 (Accession XP_(—)211602.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284723 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284723BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284723, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284723BINDING SITE1 through LOC284723 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:6498,SEQ ID:3182 and SEQ ID:2215 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284723(Accession XP_(—)211602.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284723.

LOC284805 (Accession XP_(—)209371.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284805 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284805BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284805, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284805BINDING SITE1 through LOC284805 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:8046,SEQ ID:1544 and SEQ ID:853 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284805(Accession XP_(—)209371.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284805.

LOC284839 (Accession XP_(—)211661.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284839 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284839, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284839 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284839(Accession XP_(—)211661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284839.

LOC284853 (Accession XP_(—)209383.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284853 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284853, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284853 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3582, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284853(Accession XP_(—)209383.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284853.

LOC284856 (Accession XP_(—)302835.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC284856, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC284856 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12736, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284856(Accession XP_(—)302835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284856.

LOC284856 (Accession XP_(—)211668.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284856 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC284856, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC284856 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12736, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284856(Accession XP_(—)211668.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284856.

LOC284859 (Accession XP_(—)209384.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284859 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284859, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284859 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284859(Accession XP_(—)209384.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284859.

LOC284861 (Accession XP_(—)211670.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284861 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284861, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284861 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284861(Accession XP_(—)211670.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284861.

LOC284865 (Accession XP_(—)211672.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284865 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284865, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284865 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1645, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284865(Accession XP_(—)211672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284865.

LOC284873 (Accession XP_(—)209412.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284873 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284873, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284873 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284873(Accession XP_(—)209412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284873.

LOC284874 (Accession XP_(—)209394.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284874 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284874BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284874, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284874BINDING SITE1 and LOC284874 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3846 andSEQ ID:16244 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284874(Accession XP_(—)209394.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284874.

LOC284934 (Accession XP_(—)211696.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284934 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284934, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284934 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284934(Accession XP_(—)211696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284934.

LOC284947 (Accession XP_(—)211705.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5465, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284947(Accession XP_(—)211705.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284947.

LOC284950 (Accession XP_(—)211703.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284950 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284950, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284950 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4025, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC284950(Accession XP_(—)211703.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284950.

LOC285002 (Accession XP_(—)211731.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285002 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285002, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285002 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3500, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285002(Accession XP_(—)211731.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285002.

LOC285026 (Accession XP_(—)209440.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285026 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285026, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285026 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285026(Accession XP_(—)209440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285026.

LOC285052 (Accession XP_(—)211751.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285052 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285052, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285052 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2174, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285052(Accession XP_(—)211751.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285052.

LOC285058 (Accession XP_(—)211753.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285058 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285058, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285058 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20023, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285058(Accession XP_(—)211753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285058.

LOC285083 (Accession XP_(—)209464.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285083 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285083, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285083 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285083(Accession XP_(—)209464.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285083.

LOC285088 (Accession XP_(—)209465.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285088 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285088, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285088 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6092, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285088(Accession XP_(—)209465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285088.

LOC285123 (Accession XP_(—)211773.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285123 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17113, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285123(Accession XP_(—)211773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285123.

LOC285127 (Accession XP_(—)211771.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285127 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285127BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285127, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285127BINDING SITE1 and LOC285127 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11528 andSEQ ID:5921 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285127(Accession XP_(—)211771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285127.

LOC285166 (Accession XP_(—)211791.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4283, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285166(Accession XP_(—)211791.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285166.

LOC285176 (Accession XP_(—)209500.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285176 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285176, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285176 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285176(Accession XP_(—)209500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285176.

LOC285193 (Accession XP_(—)209509.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285193 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285193, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285193 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285193(Accession XP_(—)209509.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285193.

LOC285221 (Accession XP_(—)209521.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285221 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285221, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285221 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285221(Accession XP_(—)209521.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285221.

LOC285231 (Accession XP_(—)211813.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285231 BINDING SITE1 through LOC285231BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285231, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285231BINDING SITE1 through LOC285231 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:8001,SEQ ID:15366 and SEQ ID:8001 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285231(Accession XP_(—)211813.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285231.

LOC285231 (Accession XP_(—)211813.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285231 BINDING SITE1 through LOC285231BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285231, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285231BINDING SITE1 through LOC285231 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:9352,SEQ ID:15575 and SEQ ID:9374 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285231(Accession XP_(—)211813.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285231.

LOC285334 (Accession XP_(—)211844.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285334 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285334, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285334 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1027, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285334(Accession XP_(—)211844.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285334.

LOC285345 (Accession XP_(—)211854.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285345 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285345BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285345, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285345BINDING SITE1 and LOC285345 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18883 andSEQ ID:556 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285345(Accession XP_(—)211854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285345.

LOC285366 (Accession XP_(—)209581.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285366 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285366, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285366 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6117, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285366(Accession XP_(—)209581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285366.

LOC285369 (Accession XP_(—)211861.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285369 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285369, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285369 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10352, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285369(Accession XP_(—)211861.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285369.

LOC285389 (Accession XP_(—)211873.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285389 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285389, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285389 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19692, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285389(Accession XP_(—)211873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285389.

LOC285392 (Accession XP_(—)211879.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285392 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285392BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285392, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285392BINDING SITE1 and LOC285392 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9688 andSEQ ID:17969 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285392(Accession XP_(—)211879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285392.

LOC285398 (Accession XP_(—)209593.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285398 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285398BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285398, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285398BINDING SITE1 and LOC285398 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13286 andSEQ ID:4655 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285398(Accession XP_(—)209593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285398.

LOC285429 (Accession XP_(—)209607.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285429 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285429, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285429 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4171, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285429(Accession XP_(—)209607.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285429.

LOC285488 (Accession XP_(—)211914.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285488 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285488, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285488 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13804, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285488(Accession XP_(—)211914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285488.

LOC285491 (Accession XP_(—)211917.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285491 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285491, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285491 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11239, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285491(Accession XP_(—)211917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285491.

LOC285509 (Accession XP_(—)211923.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285509 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285509, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285509 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3519, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285509(Accession XP_(—)211923.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285509.

LOC285510 (Accession XP_(—)209643.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285510 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285510, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285510 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14552, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285510(Accession XP_(—)209643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285510.

LOC285540 (Accession XP_(—)209654.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285540 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285540BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285540, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285540BINDING SITE1 and LOC285540 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9543 andSEQ ID:6961 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285540(Accession XP_(—)209654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285540.

LOC285560 (Accession XP_(—)209660.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285560 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285560, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285560 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8718, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285560(Accession XP_(—)209660.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285560.

LOC285589 (Accession XP_(—)209671.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285589 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285589BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285589, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285589BINDING SITE1 and LOC285589 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17087 andSEQ ID:12804 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285589(Accession XP_(—)209671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285589.

LOC285626 (Accession XP_(—)211959.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285626 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285626, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285626 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285626(Accession XP_(—)211959.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285626.

LOC285638 (Accession XP_(—)209693.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285638 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285638, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285638 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4949, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285638(Accession XP_(—)209693.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285638.

LOC285679 (Accession XP_(—)209719.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285679 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285679, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285679 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19299, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285679(Accession XP_(—)209719.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285679.

LOC285689 (Accession XP_(—)209724.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285689 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285689, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285689 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17726, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285689(Accession XP_(—)209724.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285689.

LOC285693 (Accession XP_(—)211981.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285693 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285693, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285693 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285693(Accession XP_(—)211981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285693.

LOC285722 (Accession XP_(—)211997.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285722 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285722, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285722 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18012, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285722(Accession XP_(—)211997.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285722.

LOC285744 (Accession XP_(—)209743.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285744 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285744, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285744 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11141, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285744(Accession XP_(—)209743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285744.

LOC285747 (Accession XP_(—)209742.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285747 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285747, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285747 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285747(Accession XP_(—)209742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285747.

LOC285760 (Accession XP_(—)209750.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285760 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285760, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285760 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13412, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285760(Accession XP_(—)209750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285760.

LOC285777 (Accession XP_(—)212013.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285777 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285777, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285777 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16810, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285777(Accession XP_(—)212013.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285777.

LOC285812 (Accession XP_(—)212055.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285812 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285812, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285812 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:559, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285812(Accession XP_(—)212055.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285812.

LOC285813 (Accession XP_(—)212036.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12389, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285813(Accession XP_(—)212036.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285813.

LOC285822 (Accession XP_(—)209777.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285822 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285822BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285822, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285822BINDING SITE1 and LOC285822 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1847 andSEQ ID:9753 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285822(Accession XP_(—)209777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285822.

LOC285830 (Accession XP_(—)212043.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285830 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285830, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285830 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285830(Accession XP_(—)212043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285830.

LOC285843 (Accession XP_(—)212034.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285843 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285843, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285843 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285843(Accession XP_(—)212034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285843.

LOC285847 (Accession XP_(—)212045.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285847 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285847, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285847 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18945, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285847(Accession XP_(—)212045.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285847.

LOC285872 (Accession XP_(—)212061.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285872 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285872, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285872 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285872(Accession XP_(—)212061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285872.

LOC285914 (Accession XP_(—)209810.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285914 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285914, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285914 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6188, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285914(Accession XP_(—)209810.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285914.

LOC285923 (Accession XP_(—)212104.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285923 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285923, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285923 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19536, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285923(Accession XP_(—)212104.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285923.

LOC285924 (Accession XP_(—)209816.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285924 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285924, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285924 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17126, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285924(Accession XP_(—)209816.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285924.

LOC285945 (Accession XP_(—)212092.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285945 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285945, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285945 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285945(Accession XP_(—)212092.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285945.

LOC285952 (Accession XP_(—)209821.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285952 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285952, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285952 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15323, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285952(Accession XP_(—)209821.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285952.

LOC285961 (Accession XP_(—)209833.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285961 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285961, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285961 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2604, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285961(Accession XP_(—)209833.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285961.

LOC285972 (Accession XP_(—)212105.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285972 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285972, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285972 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5318, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285972(Accession XP_(—)212105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285972.

LOC285979 (Accession XP_(—)212117.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285979 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285979BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285979, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285979BINDING SITE1 and LOC285979 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6388 andSEQ ID:1397 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285979(Accession XP_(—)212117.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285979.

LOC285989 (Accession XP_(—)212111.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285989 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285989, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285989 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285989(Accession XP_(—)212111.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285989.

LOC285999 (Accession XP_(—)212120.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3647, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC285999(Accession XP_(—)212120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285999.

LOC286029 (Accession XP_(—)209866.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286029 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286029, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286029 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15231, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286029(Accession XP_(—)209866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286029.

LOC286030 (Accession XP_(—)209868.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286030 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286030, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286030 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2244, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286030(Accession XP_(—)209868.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286030.

LOC286039 (Accession XP_(—)209873.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286039 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286039(Accession XP_(—)209873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286039.

LOC286052 (Accession XP_(—)212152.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286052 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286052, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286052 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9367, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286052(Accession XP_(—)212152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286052.

LOC286075 (Accession NP_(—)776192.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286075 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286075, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286075 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17965, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286075(Accession NP_(—)776192.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286075.

LOC286078 (Accession XP_(—)212163.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286078 BINDING SITE1 through LOC286078BINDING SITE5 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286078, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286078BINDING SITE1 through LOC286078 BINDING SITE5, designated SEQ ID:16716,SEQ ID:15083, SEQ ID:3810, SEQ ID:13100 and SEQ ID:15589 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286078(Accession XP_(—)212163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286078.

LOC286090 (Accession XP_(—)212166.3) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286090 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286090, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286090 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286090(Accession XP_(—)212166.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286090.

LOC286126 (Accession XP_(—)212185.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286126 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286126, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286126 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286126(Accession XP_(—)212185.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286126.

LOC286132 (Accession XP_(—)212194.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286132 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286132, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286132 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7113, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286132(Accession XP_(—)212194.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286132.

LOC286135 (Accession XP_(—)212196.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286135 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286135, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286135 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9746, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286135(Accession XP_(—)212196.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286135.

LOC286166 (Accession XP_(—)209925.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3927, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286166(Accession XP_(—)209925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286166.

LOC286170 (Accession XP_(—)212211.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286170 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286170, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286170 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8426, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286170(Accession XP_(—)212211.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286170.

LOC286186 (Accession XP_(—)212219.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286186 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286186BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286186, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286186BINDING SITE1 and LOC286186 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3430 andSEQ ID:18020 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286186(Accession XP_(—)212219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286186.

LOC286206 (Accession XP_(—)209953.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286206 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286206, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286206 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2600, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286206(Accession XP_(—)209953.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286206.

LOC286207 (Accession XP_(—)209941.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286207 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286207, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286207 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19893, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286207(Accession XP_(—)209941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286207.

LOC286208 (Accession XP_(—)212230.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286208 BINDING SITE1 through LOC286208BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286208, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286208BINDING SITE1 through LOC286208 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:4372,SEQ ID:9724 and SEQ ID:2849 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286208(Accession XP_(—)212230.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286208.

LOC286215 (Accession XP_(—)212228.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286215 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286215, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286215 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19240, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286215(Accession XP_(—)212228.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286215.

LOC286221 (Accession XP_(—)212233.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286221 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286221, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286221 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7774, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286221(Accession XP_(—)212233.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286221.

LOC286223 (Accession XP_(—)209956.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286223 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286223, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286223 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6118, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286223(Accession XP_(—)209956.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286223.

LOC286245 (Accession XP_(—)212244.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286245 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286245, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286245 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286245(Accession XP_(—)212244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286245.

LOC286341 (Accession XP_(—)212278.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286341 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286341, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286341 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15975, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286341(Accession XP_(—)212278.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286341.

LOC286347 (Accession XP_(—)208408.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286347 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286347, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286347 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:522, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286347(Accession XP_(—)208408.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286347.

LOC286354 (Accession XP_(—)212286.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286354 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286354, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286354 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286354(Accession XP_(—)212286.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286354.

LOC286356 (Accession XP_(—)212290.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286356 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286356, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286356 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286356(Accession XP_(—)212290.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286356.

LOC286357 (Accession XP_(—)212285.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286357 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286357, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286357 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14974, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286357(Accession XP_(—)212285.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286357.

LOC286371 (Accession XP_(—)212291.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286371, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286371 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286371(Accession XP_(—)212291.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286371.

LOC286395 (Accession XP_(—)212308.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2722, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286395(Accession XP_(—)212308.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286395.

LOC286401 (Accession XP_(—)212310.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286401 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286401, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286401 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1038, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286401(Accession XP_(—)212310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286401.

LOC286441 (Accession XP_(—)212319.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286441 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286441, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286441 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286441(Accession XP_(—)212319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286441.

LOC286467 (Accession XP_(—)210063.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286467 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286467, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286467 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9580, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286467(Accession XP_(—)210063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286467.

LOC286553 (Accession XP_(—)212340.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286553 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286553, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286553 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286553(Accession XP_(—)212340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286553.

LOC286558 (Accession XP_(—)210106.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286558 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286558, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286558 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9264, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286558(Accession XP_(—)210106.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286558.

LOC286564 (Accession XP_(—)210108.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286564 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286564, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286564 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9264, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC286564(Accession XP_(—)210108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286564.

LOC338562 (Accession XP_(—)294654.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338562 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338562, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338562 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13760, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC338562(Accession XP_(—)294654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338562.

LOC338565 (Accession XP_(—)294653.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338565 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338565, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338565 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC338565(Accession XP_(—)294653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338565.

LOC338575 (Accession XP_(—)290473.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338575 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338575, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338575 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14074, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC338575(Accession XP_(—)290473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338575.

LOC338579 (Accession XP_(—)290472.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338579 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338579, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338579 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC338579(Accession XP_(—)290472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338579.

LOC338585 (Accession XP_(—)294658.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338585 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338585, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338585 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC338585(Accession XP_(—)294658.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338585.

LOC338645 (Accession XP_(—)290494.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338645 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338645, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338645 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6626, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC338645(Accession XP_(—)290494.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338645.

LOC338709 (Accession XP_(—)211595.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC338709(Accession XP_(—)211595.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338709.

LOC338731 (Accession XP_(—)294688.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6518, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC338731(Accession XP_(—)294688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338731.

LOC338739 (Accession XP_(—)294690.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338739 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338739BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338739, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338739BINDING SITE1 and LOC338739 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15044 andSEQ ID:14732 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC338739(Accession XP_(—)294690.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338739.

LOC338773 (Accession XP_(—)290570.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338773 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338773, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338773 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16493, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC338773(Accession XP_(—)290570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338773.

LOC338819 (Accession XP_(—)290216.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338819 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338819, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338819 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11507, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC338819(Accession XP_(—)290216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338819.

LOC338899 (Accession XP_(—)294740.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12341, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC338899(Accession XP_(—)294740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338899.

LOC338923 (Accession XP_(—)294742.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338923 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338923BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338923, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338923BINDING SITE1 and LOC338923 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8559 andSEQ ID:4298 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC338923(Accession XP_(—)294742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338923.

LOC338963 (Accession XP_(—)294757.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338963 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338963, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338963 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3348, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC338963(Accession XP_(—)294757.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338963.

LOC338991 (Accession XP_(—)290663.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338991 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338991, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338991 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC338991(Accession XP_(—)290663.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338991.

LOC338999 (Accession XP_(—)290659.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC338999(Accession XP_(—)290659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338999.

LOC339077 (Accession XP_(—)294802.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339077 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339077, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339077 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17484, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339077(Accession XP_(—)294802.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339077.

LOC339078 (Accession XP_(—)290692.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339078 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339078, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339078 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339078(Accession XP_(—)290692.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339078.

LOC339083 (Accession XP_(—)290697.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339083 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339083, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339083 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339083(Accession XP_(—)290697.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339083.

LOC339108 (Accession XP_(—)290711.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339108 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339108, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339108 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14266, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339108(Accession XP_(—)290711.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339108.

LOC339146 (Accession XP_(—)294825.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339146 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15614, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339146(Accession XP_(—)294825.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339146.

LOC339178 (Accession XP_(—)290742.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339178 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339178, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339178 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16261, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339178(Accession XP_(—)290742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339178.

LOC339201 (Accession XP_(—)290756.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4056, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339201(Accession XP_(—)290756.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339201.

LOC339216 (Accession XP_(—)290762.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339216 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339216, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339216 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339216(Accession XP_(—)290762.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339216.

LOC339248 (Accession XP_(—)294879.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339248 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339248, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339248 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339248(Accession XP_(—)294879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339248.

LOC339250 (Accession XP_(—)294883.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339250 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339250, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339250 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339250(Accession XP_(—)294883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339250.

LOC339282 (Accession XP_(—)294900.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339282(Accession XP_(—)294900.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339282.

LOC339283 (Accession XP_(—)294899.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339283 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339283, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339283 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11314, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339283(Accession XP_(—)294899.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339283.

LOC339324 (Accession XP_(—)290838.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339324 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339324, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339324 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339324(Accession XP_(—)290838.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339324.

LOC339325 (Accession XP_(—)290830.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339325 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339325BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339325, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339325BINDING SITE1 and LOC339325 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17114 andSEQ ID:16940 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339325(Accession XP_(—)290830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339325.

LOC339417 (Accession XP_(—)294944.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339417 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339417, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339417 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2027, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339417(Accession XP_(—)294944.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339417.

LOC339448 (Accession XP_(—)290902.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339448 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339448, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339448 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10679, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339448(Accession XP_(—)290902.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339448.

LOC339458 (Accession XP_(—)290911.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339458 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339458, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339458 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5488, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339458(Accession XP_(—)290911.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339458.

LOC339459 (Accession XP_(—)290907.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339459 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339459, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339459 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13513, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339459(Accession XP_(—)290907.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339459.

LOC339492 (Accession XP_(—)290919.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339492 BINDING SITE1 through LOC339492BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339492, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339492BINDING SITE1 through LOC339492 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:7386,SEQ ID:8590 and SEQ ID:695 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339492(Accession XP_(—)290919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339492.

LOC339577 (Accession XP_(—)295005.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339577 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339577BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339577, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339577BINDING SITE1 and LOC339577 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14733 andSEQ ID:12075 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339577(Accession XP_(—)295005.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339577.

LOC339600 (Accession XP_(—)295014.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339600 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339600, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339600 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15295, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339600(Accession XP_(—)295014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339600.

LOC339659 (Accession XP_(—)290981.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339659 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339659, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339659 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17076, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339659(Accession XP_(—)290981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339659.

LOC339685 (Accession XP_(—)295032.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339685 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339685, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339685 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1982, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339685(Accession XP_(—)295032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339685.

LOC339694 (Accession XP_(—)295035.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339694 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339694, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339694 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339694(Accession XP_(—)295035.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339694.

LOC339711 (Accession XP_(—)295038.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339711 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339711, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339711 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339711(Accession XP_(—)295038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339711.

LOC339720 (Accession XP_(—)295041.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339720 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339720, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339720 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339720(Accession XP_(—)295041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339720.

LOC339803 (Accession XP_(—)295072.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339803 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339803, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339803 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339803(Accession XP_(—)295072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339803.

LOC339808 (Accession XP_(—)295071.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339808 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339808, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339808 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6146, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339808(Accession XP_(—)295071.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339808.

LOC339809 (Accession XP_(—)291020.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339809 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339809BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339809, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339809BINDING SITE1 and LOC339809 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1744 andSEQ ID:17750 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339809(Accession XP_(—)291020.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339809.

LOC339833 (Accession XP_(—)291031.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339833 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339833BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339833, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339833BINDING SITE1 and LOC339833 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7633 andSEQ ID:10421 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339833(Accession XP_(—)291031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339833.

LOC339834 (Accession NP_(—)835467.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339834 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC339834, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC339834 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14645, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339834(Accession NP_(—)835467.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339834.

LOC339834 (Accession XP_(—)291033.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339834 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC339834, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC339834 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14645, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339834(Accession XP_(—)291033.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339834.

LOC339872 (Accession XP_(—)291050.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339872 BINDING SITE1 through LOC339872BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339872, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339872BINDING SITE1 through LOC339872 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:9299,SEQ ID:4026 and SEQ ID:5858 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339872(Accession XP_(—)291050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339872.

LOC339894 (Accession XP_(—)295095.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1081, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339894(Accession XP_(—)295095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339894.

LOC339907 (Accession XP_(—)291065.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339907 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339907, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339907 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339907(Accession XP_(—)291065.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339907.

LOC339909 (Accession XP_(—)291069.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10709, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339909(Accession XP_(—)291069.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339909.

LOC339914 (Accession XP_(—)295099.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339914 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339914, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339914 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:714, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339914(Accession XP_(—)295099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339914.

LOC339970 (Accession XP_(—)291095.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339970 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339970, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339970 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC339970(Accession XP_(—)291095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339970.

LOC340037 (Accession XP_(—)295137.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340037 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340037, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340037 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12244, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC340037(Accession XP_(—)295137.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340037.

LOC340125 (Accession XP_(—)291150.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340125 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340125, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340125 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC340125(Accession XP_(—)291150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340125.

LOC340138 (Accession XP_(—)291153.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340138 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340138, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340138 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11753, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC340138(Accession XP_(—)291153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340138.

LOC340156 (Accession XP_(—)291158.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340156 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340156, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340156 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC340156(Accession XP_(—)291158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340156.

LOC340227 (Accession XP_(—)291203.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340227 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340227, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340227 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC340227(Accession XP_(—)291203.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340227.

LOC340238 (Accession XP_(—)295188.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340238 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340238, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340238 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2179, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC340238(Accession XP_(—)295188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340238.

LOC340259 (Accession XP_(—)295190.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340259 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340259, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340259 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18147, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC340259(Accession XP_(—)295190.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340259.

LOC340290 (Accession XP_(—)291214.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340290 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340290, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340290 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15740, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC340290(Accession XP_(—)291214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340290.

LOC340390 (Accession XP_(—)291269.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340390 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340390, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340390 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC340390(Accession XP_(—)291269.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340390.

LOC340408 (Accession XP_(—)291274.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1309, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC340408(Accession XP_(—)291274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340408.

LOC340414 (Accession XP_(—)295240.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340414 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340414, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340414 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC340414(Accession XP_(—)295240.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340414.

LOC340450 (Accession XP_(—)295252.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340450 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340450, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340450 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC340450(Accession XP_(—)295252.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340450.

LOC340528 (Accession XP_(—)295268.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340528 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340528, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340528 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13053, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC340528(Accession XP_(—)295268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340528.

LOC342926 (Accession XP_(—)292790.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342926 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342926, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342926 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC342926(Accession XP_(—)292790.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342926.

LOC343435 (Accession XP_(—)295563.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC343435 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC343435, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC343435 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC343435(Accession XP_(—)295563.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC343435.

LOC345275 (Accession NP_(—)835236.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC345275 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC345275, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC345275 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:523, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC345275(Accession NP_(—)835236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC345275.

LOC345878 (Accession XP_(—)293993.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC345878 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC345878, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC345878 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12611, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC345878(Accession XP_(—)293993.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC345878.

LOC346653 (Accession XP_(—)294357.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346653 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC346653, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346653 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17927, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC346653(Accession XP_(—)294357.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346653.

LOC347648 (Accession XP_(—)300226.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347648 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347648, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347648 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9837, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC347648(Accession XP_(—)300226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347648.

LOC347764 (Accession XP_(—)300530.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347764 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347764, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347764 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC347764(Accession XP_(—)300530.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347764.

LOC347905 (Accession XP_(—)302624.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347905 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347905, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347905 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9505, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC347905(Accession XP_(—)302624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347905.

LOC347918 (Accession XP_(—)300565.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347918 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347918, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347918 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17689, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC347918(Accession XP_(—)300565.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347918.

LOC348075 (Accession XP_(—)302653.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348075 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348075BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348075, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348075BINDING SITE1 and LOC348075 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13716 andSEQ ID:14381 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348075(Accession XP_(—)302653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348075.

LOC348094 (Accession XP_(—)300615.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348094 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348094BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348094, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348094BINDING SITE1 and LOC348094 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13332 andSEQ ID:16473 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348094(Accession XP_(—)300615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348094.

LOC348113 (Accession XP_(—)300623.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348113 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348113(Accession XP_(—)300623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348113.

LOC348115 (Accession XP_(—)300626.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348115 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348115, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348115 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13705, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348115(Accession XP_(—)300626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348115.

LOC348137 (Accession XP_(—)300635.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348137(Accession XP_(—)300635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348137.

LOC348142 (Accession XP_(—)300636.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348142 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348142(Accession XP_(—)300636.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348142.

LOC348235 (Accession XP_(—)300670.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348235 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348235, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348235 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15852, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348235(Accession XP_(—)300670.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348235.

LOC348262 (Accession XP_(—)300683.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348262 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348262, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348262 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348262(Accession XP_(—)300683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348262.

LOC348314 (Accession XP_(—)302716.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348314 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348314, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348314 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16669, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348314(Accession XP_(—)302716.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348314.

LOC348326 (Accession XP_(—)300696.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348326 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348326, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348326 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348326(Accession XP_(—)300696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348326.

LOC348327 (Accession XP_(—)030209.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348327 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348327, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348327 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348327(Accession XP_(—)030209.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348327.

LOC348393 (Accession XP_(—)302741.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348393 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348393BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348393, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348393BINDING SITE1 and LOC348393 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:872 and SEQID:11192 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348393(Accession XP_(—)302741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348393.

LOC348396 (Accession XP_(—)300729.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348396 BINDING SITE1 through LOC348396BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348396, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348396BINDING SITE1 through LOC348396 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:10270,SEQ ID:1569 and SEQ ID:9545 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348396(Accession XP_(—)300729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348396.

LOC348402 (Accession XP_(—)300730.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348402 BINDING SITE1 through LOC348402BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348402, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348402BINDING SITE1 through LOC348402 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:695,SEQ ID:7386 and SEQ ID:8590 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348402(Accession XP_(—)300730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348402.

LOC348445 (Accession XP_(—)300738.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348445(Accession XP_(—)300738.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348445.

LOC348455 (Accession XP_(—)302760.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348455 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348455, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348455 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348455(Accession XP_(—)302760.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348455.

LOC348460 (Accession XP_(—)300743.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348460 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348460BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348460, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348460BINDING SITE1 and LOC348460 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4143 andSEQ ID:13465 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348460(Accession XP_(—)300743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348460.

LOC348474 (Accession XP_(—)209299.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348474 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348474, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348474 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17206, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348474(Accession XP_(—)209299.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348474.

LOC348494 (Accession XP_(—)302789.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348494 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348494, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348494 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6119, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348494(Accession XP_(—)302789.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348494.

LOC348503 (Accession XP_(—)300762.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348503 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348503, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348503 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19361, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348503(Accession XP_(—)300762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348503.

LOC348508 (Accession XP_(—)302806.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348508 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348508, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348508 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348508(Accession XP_(—)302806.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348508.

LOC348525 (Accession XP_(—)300778.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348525 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348525, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348525 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5488, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348525(Accession XP_(—)300778.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348525.

LOC348532 (Accession XP_(—)302818.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348532 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348532BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348532, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348532BINDING SITE1 and LOC348532 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11192 andSEQ ID:872 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348532(Accession XP_(—)302818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348532.

LOC348583 (Accession XP_(—)302833.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348583 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348583, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348583 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348583(Accession XP_(—)302833.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348583.

LOC348594 (Accession XP_(—)302834.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348594 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348594, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348594 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348594(Accession XP_(—)302834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348594.

LOC348595 (Accession XP_(—)302837.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348595 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348595, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348595 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348595(Accession XP_(—)302837.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348595.

LOC348603 (Accession XP_(—)302844.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348603 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348603, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348603 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348603(Accession XP_(—)302844.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348603.

LOC348605 (Accession XP_(—)300793.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348605 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348605, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348605 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348605(Accession XP_(—)300793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348605.

LOC348702 (Accession XP_(—)300808.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348702 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348702, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348702 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7387, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348702(Accession XP_(—)300808.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348702.

LOC348790 (Accession XP_(—)300843.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348790 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348790, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348790 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:810, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348790(Accession XP_(—)300843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348790.

LOC348797 (Accession XP_(—)302888.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348797 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348797, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348797 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348797(Accession XP_(—)302888.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348797.

LOC348798 (Accession XP_(—)300845.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348798 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348798, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348798 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19402, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348798(Accession XP_(—)300845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348798.

LOC348825 (Accession XP_(—)300853.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348825 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348825, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348825 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15126, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348825(Accession XP_(—)300853.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348825.

LOC348842 (Accession XP_(—)300861.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348842 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348842, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348842 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348842(Accession XP_(—)300861.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348842.

LOC348947 (Accession XP_(—)302929.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8605, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348947(Accession XP_(—)302929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348947.

LOC348995 (Accession XP_(—)300434.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348995 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348995, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348995 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1900, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC348995(Accession XP_(—)300434.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348995.

LOC349024 (Accession XP_(—)300250.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349024 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349024BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349024, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349024BINDING SITE1 and LOC349024 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1746 andSEQ ID:4617 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC349024(Accession XP_(—)300250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349024.

LOC349075 (Accession XP_(—)300932.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349075 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349075, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349075 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16022, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC349075(Accession XP_(—)300932.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349075.

LOC349096 (Accession XP_(—)300937.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349096 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349096, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349096 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6188, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC349096(Accession XP_(—)300937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349096.

LOC349114 (Accession XP_(—)302960.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349114 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349114, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349114 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC349114(Accession XP_(—)302960.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349114.

LOC349170 (Accession XP_(—)300969.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349170 BINDING SITE1 through LOC349170BINDING SITE5 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349170, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349170BINDING SITE1 through LOC349170 BINDING SITE5, designated SEQ ID:18074,SEQ ID:958, SEQ ID:3349, SEQ ID:11508 and SEQ ID:9545 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC349170(Accession XP_(—)300969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349170.

LOC349251 (Accession XP_(—)300251.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349251 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349251BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349251, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349251BINDING SITE1 and LOC349251 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4454 andSEQ ID:2323 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC349251(Accession XP_(—)300251.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349251.

LOC349360 (Accession XP_(—)088528.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349360 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349360, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349360 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10639, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC349360(Accession XP_(—)088528.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349360.

LOC349408 (Accession XP_(—)303044.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13466, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC349408(Accession XP_(—)303044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349408.

LOC349440 (Accession XP_(—)300513.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349440 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349440, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349440 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC349440(Accession XP_(—)300513.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349440.

LOC350106 (Accession XP_(—)303810.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350106 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350106, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350106 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18715, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC350106(Accession XP_(—)303810.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350106.

LOC350914 (Accession XP_(—)304556.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350914 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350914, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350914 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC350914(Accession XP_(—)304556.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350914.

LOC51058 (Accession NP_(—)056995.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51058 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51058,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51058 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5678, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC51058(Accession NP_(—)056995.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51058.

LOC51193 (Accession NP_(—)057415.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51193 BINDING SITE1 and LOC51193BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC51193, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51193BINDING SITE1 and LOC51193 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14721 andSEQ ID:3111 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC51193(Accession NP_(—)057415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51193.

LOC51257 (Accession NP_(—)057580.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51257 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51257,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51257 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14855, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC51257(Accession NP_(—)057580.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51257.

LOC51334 (Accession NP_(—)057728.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51334 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51334,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51334 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8243, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC51334(Accession NP_(—)057728.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51334.

LOC51336 (Accession NP_(—)057730.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51336 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51336,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51336 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18703, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC51336(Accession NP_(—)057730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51336.

LOC55954 (Accession NP_(—)061976.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC55954 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC55954,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC55954 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC55954(Accession NP_(—)061976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC55954.

LOC56902 (Accession NP_(—)064528.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC56902 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC56902,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC56902 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5945, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC56902(Accession NP_(—)064528.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC56902.

LOC56926 (Accession NP_(—)064555.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC56926 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC56926,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC56926 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8643, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC56926(Accession NP_(—)064555.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC56926.

LOC57107 (Accession NP_(—)065114.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC57107 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57107,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57107 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC57107(Accession NP_(—)065114.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC57107.

LOC57146 (Accession NP_(—)065155.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC57146 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57146,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57146 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11036, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC57146(Accession NP_(—)065155.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC57146.

LOC89894 (Accession NP_(—)612350.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC89894 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC89894,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC89894 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC89894(Accession NP_(—)612350.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC89894.

LOC90408 (Accession XP_(—)031517.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90408 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90408,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90408 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7704, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC90408(Accession XP_(—)031517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90408.

LOC90485 (Accession XP_(—)032059.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90485 BINDING SITE1 and LOC90485BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC90485, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90485BINDING SITE1 and LOC90485 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18698 andSEQ ID:6896 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC90485(Accession XP_(—)032059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90485.

LOC90719 (Accession XP_(—)033704.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90719 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90719,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90719 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13994, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC90719(Accession XP_(—)033704.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90719.

LOC90999 (Accession XP_(—)035410.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90999 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90999,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90999 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15038, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC90999(Accession XP_(—)035410.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90999.

LOC91115 (Accession XP_(—)036218.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91115 BINDING SITE1 through LOC91115BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC91115, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91115BINDING SITE1 through LOC91115 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:12591,SEQ ID:19989 and SEQ ID:17831 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC91115(Accession XP_(—)036218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91115.

LOC91170 (Accession XP_(—)036612.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91170 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16178, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC91170(Accession XP_(—)036612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91170.

LOC91250 (Accession XP_(—)037135.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91250 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91250,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91250 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8577, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC91250(Accession XP_(—)037135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91250.

LOC91266 (Accession XP_(—)037268.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91266 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91266,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91266 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18355, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC91266(Accession XP_(—)037268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91266.

LOC91373 (Accession XP_(—)038063.5) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91373 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91373,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91373 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9077, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC91373(Accession XP_(—)038063.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91373.

LOC91549 (Accession XP_(—)039115.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91549 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91549,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91549 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17238, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC91549(Accession XP_(—)039115.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91549.

LOC91661 (Accession NP_(—)612381.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91661 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91661,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91661 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC91661(Accession NP_(—)612381.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91661.

LOC91663 (Accession NP_(—)612382.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91663 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91663,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91663 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC91663(Accession NP_(—)612382.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91663.

LOC91893 (Accession XP_(—)041340.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91893 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91893,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91893 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC91893(Accession XP_(—)041340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91893.

LOC92148 (Accession XP_(—)043160.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92148 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92148,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92148 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4097, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC92148(Accession XP_(—)043160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92148.

LOC92597 (Accession NP_(—)775739.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92597 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92597,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92597 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19339, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC92597(Accession NP_(—)775739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92597.

LOC93132 (Accession XP_(—)049396.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93132 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93132,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93132 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9953, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of LOC93132(Accession XP_(—)049396.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93132.

Lanosterol synthase (2,3-oxidosqualene-lanosterol cyclase) (LSS,Accession NP_(—)002331.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LSS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LSS, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LSS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6091, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Lanosterolsynthase (2,3-oxidosqualene-lanosterol cyclase) (LSS, AccessionNP_(—)002331.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LSS.

Leukotriene b4 receptor (LTB4R, Accession NP_(—)000743.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LTB4R BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LTB4R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LTB4RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1022, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Leukotriene b4receptor (LTB4R, Accession NP_(—)000743.1), a gene which may be thecardiac p2y receptor involved in the regulation of cardiac musclecontraction through modulation of l-type calcium currents. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LTB4R.

The function of LTB4R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Leukotriene b4 receptor2 (LTB4R2, Accession NP_(—)062813.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LTB4R2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LTB4R2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LTB4R2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15504, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Leukotriene b4receptor 2 (LTB4R2, Accession NP_(—)062813.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LTB4R2.

Lymphocyte antigen 75 (LY75, Accession NP_(—)002340.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LY75 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LY75, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LY75BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17724, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Lymphocyteantigen 75 (LY75, Accession NP_(—)002340.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LY75.

Lysozyme (renal amyloidosis) (Ly, Accession NP_(—)000230.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LYZ BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by Ly, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LYZBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7382, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Lysozyme (renalamyloidosis) (Ly, Accession NP_(—)000230.1), a gene which abacteriolytic enzyme. and therefore may be associated with Renalamyloidosis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Renal amyloidosis, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with LYZ.

The function of LYZ and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Leucine zipper,putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, Accession NP_(—)066300.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LZTS1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LZTS1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LZTS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4518, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Leucine zipper,putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, Accession NP_(—)066300.1), a genewhich is an essential component of the nucleoskeleton. potential role incrosslinking filaments or anchoring other molecules. it is essential forgrowth. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LZTS1.

The function of LZTS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. MAC30 (AccessionXP_(—)031536.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAC30 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAC30, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAC30 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5069, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MAC30 (AccessionXP_(—)031536.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAC30.

MAIL (Accession NP_(—)113607.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAIL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAIL, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MAIL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2338, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MAIL (AccessionNP_(—)113607.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAIL.

Male germ cell-associated kinase (MAK, Accession NP_(—)005897.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAK BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MAK, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1989, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Male germcell-associated kinase (MAK, Accession NP_(—)005897.1), a gene whichplays an important role in spermatogenesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MAK.

The function of MAK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. MAPA (AccessionNP_(—)660299.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAPA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAPA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAPA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5231, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MAPA (AccessionNP_(—)660299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPA.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase 8 interacting protein 3 (MAPK8IP3,Accession NP_(—)203750.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAPK8IP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MAPK8IP3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPK8IP3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14298, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase 8 interacting protein 3 (MAPK8IP3, AccessionNP_(—)203750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPK8IP3.

MCLC (Accession NP_(—)055942.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCLC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MCLC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MCLC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7270, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MCLC (AccessionNP_(—)055942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MCLC.

Mdm2, transformed 3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse)(MDM2, Accession NP_(—)006873.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMDM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006873.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006870.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006870.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006871.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006871.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006869.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006869.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)002383.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)002383.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm2, transformed 3t3cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006872.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MDM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MDM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Mdm2, transformed3t3 cell double minute 2, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM2, AccessionNP_(—)006872.1), a gene which binds to and downmodulates p53 (TP53) andretinoblastoma protein (RB1) function. and therefore may be associatedwith Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas and gliomas).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Tumors (including soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcomas andgliomas), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withMDM2.

The function of MDM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mdm4, transformed 3t3cell double minute 4, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM4, AccessionNP_(—)002384.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MDM4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MDM4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MDM4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7078, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Mdm4, transformed3t3 cell double minute 4, p53 binding protein (mouse) (MDM4, AccessionNP_(—)002384.1), a gene which Strongly similar to murine Mdm4; mayinteract with p53. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MDM4.

The function of MDM4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Mediterranean fever(MEFV, Accession NP_(—)000234.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MEFV BINDING SITE1 and MEFV BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byMEFV, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEFV BINDING SITE1 andMEFV BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5443 and SEQ ID:19829respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Mediterraneanfever (MEFV, Accession NP_(—)000234.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MEFV.

Mesoderm development candidate 2 (MESDC2, Accession XP_(—)051854.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MESDC2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MESDC2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMESDC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6523, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Mesodermdevelopment candidate 2 (MESDC2, Accession XP_(—)051854.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MESDC2.

MFTC (Accession NP_(—)110407.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MFTC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MFTC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MFTC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16545, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MFTC (AccessionNP_(—)110407.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MFTC.

Mannosyl (alpha-1,6-)-glycoproteinbeta-1,2-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase (MGAT2, AccessionNP_(—)079374.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGAT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MGAT2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGAT2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Mannosyl(alpha-1,6-)-glycoprotein beta-1,2-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase(MGAT2, Accession NP_(—)079374.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MGAT2.

MGC10772 (Accession NP_(—)085044.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10772 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10772,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10772 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5386, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC10772(Accession NP_(—)085044.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10772.

MGC10818 (Accession NP_(—)085045.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10818 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10818,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10818 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC10818(Accession NP_(—)085045.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10818.

MGC11102 (Accession NP_(—)115701.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC11102 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11102,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11102 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17609, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC11102(Accession NP_(—)115701.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC11102.

MGC12262 (Accession NP_(—)116085.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12262 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12262,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12262 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC12262(Accession NP_(—)116085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12262.

MGC12518 (Accession NP_(—)291026.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12518 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12518,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12518 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18251, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC12518(Accession NP_(—)291026.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12518.

MGC13017 (Accession NP_(—)542387.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13017 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13017,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13017 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC13017(Accession NP_(—)542387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13017.

MGC13024 (Accession NP_(—)689501.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13564, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC13024(Accession NP_(—)689501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13024.

MGC13138 (Accession NP_(—)219363.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13138 BINDING SITE1 and MGC13138BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC13138, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13138BINDING SITE1 and MGC13138 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6646 and SEQID:9543 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC13138(Accession NP_(—)219363.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13138.

MGC13170 (Accession NP_(—)116101.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13170 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13170,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13170 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20116, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC13170(Accession NP_(—)116101.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13170.

MGC13204 (Accession NP_(—)113653.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13204 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13204,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13204 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9494, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC13204(Accession NP_(—)113653.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13204.

MGC14289 (Accession NP_(—)542391.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14289 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14289,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14289 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3677, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC14289(Accession NP_(—)542391.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14289.

MGC14436 (Accession NP_(—)116286.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14436 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14436,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14436 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17347, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC14436(Accession NP_(—)116286.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14436.

MGC14836 (Accession NP_(—)219480.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14836 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14836,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14836 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC14836(Accession NP_(—)219480.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14836.

MGC15419 (Accession NP_(—)079011.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15419 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15419,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15419 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15115, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC15419(Accession NP_(—)079011.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15419.

MGC15606 (Accession NP_(—)659474.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15606 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15606,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15606 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10968, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC15606(Accession NP_(—)659474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15606.

MGC15668 (Accession NP_(—)116145.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15668 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15668,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15668 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3620, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC15668(Accession NP_(—)116145.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15668.

MGC15873 (Accession NP_(—)116309.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15873 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15873,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15873 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC15873(Accession NP_(—)116309.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15873.

MGC1842 (Accession XP_(—)037797.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC1842 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC1842,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC1842 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15046, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC1842(Accession XP_(—)037797.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC1842.

MGC21675 (Accession NP_(—)443093.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC21675 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC21675,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC21675 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16916, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC21675(Accession NP_(—)443093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC21675.

MGC21738 (Accession NP_(—)659481.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC21738 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC21738,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC21738 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8134, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC21738(Accession NP_(—)659481.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC21738.

MGC2306 (Accession NP_(—)002041.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2306 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2306,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2306 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC2306(Accession NP_(—)002041.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2306.

MGC2474 (Accession NP_(—)076420.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2474 BINDING SITE1 and MGC2474 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by MGC2474, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2474BINDING SITE1 and MGC2474 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18665 and SEQID:7797 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC2474(Accession NP_(—)076420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2474.

MGC2477 (Accession NP_(—)077004.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2477 BINDING SITE1 through MGC2477BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC2477, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2477BINDING SITE1 through MGC2477 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:19729,SEQ ID:5609 and SEQ ID:8610 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC2477(Accession NP_(—)077004.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2477.

MGC2603 (Accession NP_(—)076942.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2603 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2603,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2603 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5845, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC2603(Accession NP_(—)076942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2603.

MGC2718 (Accession NP_(—)076972.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2718 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2718,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2718 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC2718(Accession NP_(—)076972.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2718.

MGC27345 (Accession XP_(—)300964.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC27345 BINDING SITE1 and MGC27345BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MGC27345, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC27345 BINDING SITE1 and MGC27345 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:19385 and SEQ ID:18352 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC27345(Accession XP_(—)300964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC27345.

MGC29891 (Accession NP_(—)653219.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29891 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29891,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29891 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC29891(Accession NP_(—)653219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29891.

MGC29898 (Accession NP_(—)659485.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29898 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29898,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29898 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16672, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC29898(Accession NP_(—)659485.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29898.

MGC3113 (Accession NP_(—)076940.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3113 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3113,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3113 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10136, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC3113(Accession NP_(—)076940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3113.

MGC3207 (Accession NP_(—)115661.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3207 BINDING SITE1 and MGC3207 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by MGC3207, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3207BINDING SITE1 and MGC3207 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5157 and SEQID:13812 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC3207(Accession NP_(—)115661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3207.

MGC3329 (Accession NP_(—)076991.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3329 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3329,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3329 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC3329(Accession NP_(—)076991.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3329.

MGC33637 (Accession NP_(—)689809.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33637 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33637,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33637 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12069, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC33637(Accession NP_(—)689809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33637.

MGC33887 (Accession NP_(—)659473.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33887 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33887,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33887 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC33887(Accession NP_(—)659473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33887.

MGC34034 (Accession NP_(—)694956.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34034 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34034,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34034 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC34034(Accession NP_(—)694956.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34034.

MGC34079 (Accession NP_(—)689688.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34079 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34079,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34079 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19817, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC34079(Accession NP_(—)689688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34079.

MGC34132 (Accession XP_(—)291029.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34132 BINDING SITE1 and MGC34132BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC34132, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34132BINDING SITE1 and MGC34132 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9087 and SEQID:8232 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC34132(Accession XP_(—)291029.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34132.

MGC35136 (Accession NP_(—)689640.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35136 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8535, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC35136(Accession NP_(—)689640.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35136.

MGC35440 (Accession NP_(—)694952.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35440 BINDING SITE1 and MGC35440BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC35440, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35440BINDING SITE1 and MGC35440 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6886 and SEQID:7378 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC35440(Accession NP_(—)694952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35440.

MGC35468 (Accession NP_(—)694976.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35468 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35468,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35468 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7484, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC35468(Accession NP_(—)694976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35468.

MGC35521 (Accession NP_(—)659502.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35521 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35521,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35521 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC35521(Accession NP_(—)659502.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35521.

MGC3771 (Accession NP_(—)112232.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3771 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3771,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3771 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3231, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC3771(Accession NP_(—)112232.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3771.

MGC39320 (Accession NP_(—)689642.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC39320 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39320,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39320 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13428, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC39320(Accession NP_(—)689642.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC39320.

MGC40157 (Accession NP_(—)689563.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40157 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40157,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40157 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10743, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC40157(Accession NP_(—)689563.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40157.

MGC40168 (Accession NP_(—)714920.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40168 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40168,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40168 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC40168(Accession NP_(—)714920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40168.

MGC40579 (Accession NP_(—)689989.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40579 BINDING SITE1 and MGC40579BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC40579, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40579BINDING SITE1 and MGC40579 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16218 andSEQ ID:19220 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC40579(Accession NP_(—)689989.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40579.

MGC4248 (Accession NP_(—)115709.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC4248 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4248,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4248 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3338, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC4248(Accession NP_(—)115709.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC4248.

MGC43122 (Accession NP_(—)775784.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC43122 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC43122,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC43122 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC43122(Accession NP_(—)775784.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC43122.

MGC50337 (Accession NP_(—)848604.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50337 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC50337,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50337 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC50337(Accession NP_(—)848604.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50337.

MGC50452 (Accession NP_(—)775733.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50452 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC50452,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50452 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC50452(Accession NP_(—)775733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50452.

MGC50559 (Accession NP_(—)776163.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50559 BINDING SITE1 and MGC50559BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC50559, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50559BINDING SITE1 and MGC50559 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15151 andSEQ ID:11296 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC50559(Accession NP_(—)776163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50559.

MGC9912 (Accession NP_(—)542395.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC9912 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC9912,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC9912 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12221, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGC9912(Accession NP_(—)542395.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC9912.

MGRN1 (Accession XP_(—)048119.4) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MGRN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGRN1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGRN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16616, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MGRN1 (AccessionXP_(—)048119.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MGRN1.

Mhc class ii transactivator (MHC2TA, Accession NP_(—)000237.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MHC2TABINDING SITE1 through MHC2TA BINDING SITE3 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by MHC2TA, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MHC2TA BINDING SITE1 through MHC2TA BINDINGSITE3, designated SEQ ID:922, SEQ ID:783 and SEQ ID:2053 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Mhc class iitransactivator (MHC2TA, Accession NP_(—)000237.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MHC2TA.

MIRAB13 (Accession NP_(—)203744.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MIRAB13 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MIRAB13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIRAB13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MIRAB13(Accession NP_(—)203744.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MIRAB13.

MIRAB13 (Accession XP_(—)039236.6) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MIRAB13 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MIRAB13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIRAB13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MIRAB13(Accession XP_(—)039236.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MIRAB13.

Makorin, ring finger protein, 4 (MKRN4, Accession NP_(—)110384.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MKRN4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MKRN4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMKRN4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12075, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Makorin, ringfinger protein, 4 (MKRN4, Accession NP_(—)110384.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MKRN4.

Melan-a (MLANA, Accession NP_(—)005502.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MLANA BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMLANA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLANA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Melan-a (MLANA,Accession NP_(—)005502.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MLANA.

Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1,Accession NP_(—)055981.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MLC1 BINDING SITE1 and MLC1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MLC1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MLC1 BINDING SITE1 and MLC1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:14833 and SEQ ID:19859 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Megalencephalicleukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1, AccessionNP_(—)055981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MLC1.

Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1,Accession NP_(—)631941.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MLC1 BINDING SITE1 and MLC1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MLC1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MLC1 BINDING SITE1 and MLC1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:19859 and SEQ ID:19859 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Megalencephalicleukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1, AccessionNP_(—)631941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MLC1.

Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1,Accession NP_(—)631941.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MLC1 BINDING SITE1 and MLC1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MLC1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MLC1 BINDING SITE1 and MLC1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:14833 and SEQ ID:19859 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Megalencephalicleukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1, AccessionNP_(—)631941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MLC1.

Melanoma-derived leucine zipper, extra-nuclear factor (MLZE, AccessionNP_113603.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MLZE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MLZE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MLZE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9728, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Melanoma-derivedleucine zipper, extra-nuclear factor (MLZE, Accession NP_(—)113603.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MLZE.

Matrix metalloproteinase-like 1 (MMPL1, Accession NP_(—)004133.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MMPL1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MMPL1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMMPL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4374, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Matrixmetalloproteinase-like 1 (MMPL1, Accession NP_(—)004133.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MMPL1.

Modulator of apoptosis 1 (MOAP1, Accession NP_(—)071434.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOAP1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MOAP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MOAP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Modulator ofapoptosis 1 (MOAP1, Accession NP_(—)071434.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MOAP1.

moblak (Accession NP_(—)570719.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. moblak BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by moblak,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of moblak BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19657, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of moblak (AccessionNP_(—)570719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith moblak.

Molybdenum cofactor synthesis 3 (MOCS3, Accession NP_(—)055299.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOCS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MOCS3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMOCS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12064, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Molybdenumcofactor synthesis 3 (MOCS3, Accession NP_(—)055299.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MOCS3.

Myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene (MPL, AccessionNP_(—)005364.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MPL BINDING SITE1 and MPL BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by MPL, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MPL BINDING SITE1 and MPL BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:11185 and SEQ ID:16608 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofMyeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene (MPL, AccessionNP_(—)005364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MPL.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l35 (MRPL35, Accession NP_057706.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL35BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL35, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL35 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9545,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l35 (MRPL35, Accession NP_(—)057706.2) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL35.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l44 (MRPL44, Accession NP_075066.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL44BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPL44, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPL44 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14596, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l44 (MRPL44, Accession NP_(—)075066.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL44.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l49 (MRPL49, Accession NP_004918.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL49BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPL49, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPL49 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5438, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l49 (MRPL49, Accession NP_(—)004918.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL49.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein s27 (MRPS27, Accession NP_055899.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS27BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPS27, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPS27 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4179, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s27 (MRPS27, Accession NP_(—)055899.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPS27.

MSTP028 (Accession NP_(—)114160.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MSTP028 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MSTP028,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSTP028 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12951, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MSTP028(Accession NP_(—)114160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MSTP028.

MTH2 (Accession NP_(—)060753.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MTH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTH2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MTH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15874, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MTH2 (AccessionNP_(—)060753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTH2.

V-myc myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog 2 (avian) (MYCL2,Accession NP_(—)005368.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MYCL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYCL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYCL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of V-mycmyelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog 2 (avian) (MYCL2, AccessionNP_(—)005368.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MYCL2.

MYLC2PL (Accession NP_(—)612412.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MYLC2PL BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYLC2PL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYLC2PL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3580, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of MYLC2PL(Accession NP_(—)612412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MYLC2PL.

Myosin 5c (MYO5C, Accession NP_(—)061198.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYO5C BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMYO5C, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYO5C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Myosin 5c (MYO5C,Accession NP_(—)061198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MYO5C.

NACT (Accession NP_(—)808218.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NACT BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NACT, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NACT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19968, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of NACT (AccessionNP_(—)808218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NACT.

Nanog (Accession NP_(—)079141.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. Nanog BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Nanog,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Nanog BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Nanog (AccessionNP_(—)079141.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith Nanog.

NCAG1 (Accession NP_(—)115536.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NCAG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NCAG1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NCAG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3766, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of NCAG1 (AccessionNP_(—)115536.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NCAG1.

Nuclear receptor coactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NP_(—)054790.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA6BINDING SITE1 and NCOA6 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by NCOA6, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NCOA6 BINDING SITE1 and NCOA6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:12826 and SEQ ID:19446 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NP_(—)054790.1), a gene which activatesgene transcription through ligand-dependent association withcoactivators. and therefore may be associated with Breast cancer.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Breast cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NCOA6.

The function of NCOA6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 interacting protein (NCOA6IP, Accession NP_(—)079107.5) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA6IPBINDING SITE1 and NCOA6IP BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by NCOA6IP, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NCOA6IP BINDING SITE1 and NCOA6IP BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:8841 and SEQ ID:10534 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 interacting protein (NCOA6IP, Accession NP_(—)079107.5).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NCOA6IP.

NDP52 (Accession NP_(—)005822.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NDP52 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDP52,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDP52 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of NDP52 (AccessionNP_(—)005822.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NDP52.

Ndrg family member 3 (NDRG3, Accession NP_(—)114402.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDRG3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NDRG3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NDRG3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15102, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Ndrg familymember 3 (NDRG3, Accession NP_(—)114402.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NDRG3.

Nadh dehydrogenase (ubiquinone) 1, subcomplex unknown, 2, 14.5 kda(NDUFC2, Accession NP_(—)004540.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NDUFC2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDUFC2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDUFC2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10192, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Nadhdehydrogenase (ubiquinone) 1, subcomplex unknown, 2, 14.5 kda (NDUFC2,Accession NP_(—)004540.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NDUFC2.

Sialidase 3 (membrane sialidase) (NEU3, Accession NP_(—)006647.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NEU3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NEU3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NEU3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12075, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Sialidase 3(membrane sialidase) (NEU3, Accession NP_(—)006647.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NEU3.

Neurofibromin 2 (bilateral acoustic neuroma) (NF2, AccessionNP_(—)057502.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9169, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Neurofibromin 2(bilateral acoustic neuroma) (NF2, Accession NP_(—)057502.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NF2.

Non-pou domain containing, octamer-binding (NONO, AccessionNP_(—)031389.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NONO BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NONO, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NONO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17960, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Non-pou domaincontaining, octamer-binding (NONO, Accession NP_(—)031389.2), a genewhich is a nuclear protein which contains RNA recognition motifs.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NONO.

The function of NONO and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. NOSIP (AccessionNP_(—)057037.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NOSIP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NOSIP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NOSIP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7311, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of NOSIP (AccessionNP_(—)057037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NOSIP.

Neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)055108.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPTXR BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NPTXR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NPTXR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5189, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Neuronalpentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)055108.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NPTXR.

Neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)478058.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPTXR BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NPTXR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NPTXR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5189, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Neuronalpentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)478058.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NPTXR.

Nad(p)h dehydrogenase, quinone 1 (NQO1, Accession NP_(—)000894.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NQO1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NQO1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NQO1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14855, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Nad(p)hdehydrogenase, quinone 1 (NQO1, Accession NP_(—)000894.1), a gene whichis cytochrome b5 reductase which reduces redox dyes and quinones.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NQO1.

The function of NQO1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Nuclear receptorsubfamily 2, group e, member 1 (NR2E1, Accession NP_(—)003260.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NR2E1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NR2E1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNR2E1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13178, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorsubfamily 2, group e, member 1 (NR2E1, Accession NP_(—)003260.1), a genewhich may be required for brain development and be involved in theregulation of retinal development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NR2E1.

The function of NR2E1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. NRLN1 (AccessionNP_(—)660277.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NRLN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NRLN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NRLN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15825, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of NRLN1 (AccessionNP_(—)660277.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NRLN1.

5′-nucleotidase, cytosolic ii (NT5C2, Accession NP_(—)036361.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NT5C2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NT5C2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNT5C2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4030, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of 5′-nucleotidase,cytosolic ii (NT5C2, Accession NP_(—)036361.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NT5C2.

Nudix (nucleoside diphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 4 (NUDT4,Accession NP_(—)061967.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NUDT4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUDT4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUDT4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18879, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Nudix (nucleosidediphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 4 (NUDT4, AccessionNP_(—)061967.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUDT4.

Nuclear mitotic apparatus protein 1 (NUMA1, Accession NP_006176.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NUMA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NUMA1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNUMA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14343, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear mitoticapparatus protein 1 (NUMA1, Accession NP_(—)006176.1), a gene which isnuclear mitotic apparatus protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NUMA1.

The function of NUMA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM133.1. NUP43 (AccessionNP_(—)078923.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NUP43 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUP43, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NUP43 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1900, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of NUP43 (AccessionNP_(—)078923.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUP43.

Nucleoredoxin (NXN, Accession NP_(—)071908.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NXN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NXN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NXN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:935, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoredoxin(NXN, Accession NP_(—)071908.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NXN.

Olfactory receptor, family 51, subfamily e, member 2 (OR51E2, AccessionNP_(—)110401.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. OR51E2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OR51E2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OR51E2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4096, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Olfactoryreceptor, family 51, subfamily e, member 2 (OR51E2, AccessionNP_(—)110401.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OR51E2.

Origin recognition complex, subunit 1-like (yeast) (ORC1L, AccessionNP_(—)004144.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ORC1L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ORC1L, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ORC1L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17969, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Originrecognition complex, subunit 1-like (yeast) (ORC1L, AccessionNP_(—)004144.1), a gene which may be required for initiation of DNAreplication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ORC1L.

The function of ORC1L and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)055650.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof OSBPL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7553, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)055650.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL2.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)653081.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7553,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)653081.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL2.

Purinergic receptor p2x-like 1, orphan receptor (P2RXL1, AccessionNP_(—)005437.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P2RXL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P2RXL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of P2RXL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4425, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Purinergicreceptor p2x-like 1, orphan receptor (P2RXL1, Accession NP_(—)005437.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RXL1.

Purinergic receptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 1 (P2RY1, AccessionNP_(—)002554.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P2RY1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P2RY1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of P2RY1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8453, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Purinergicreceptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 1 (P2RY1, Accession NP_(—)002554.1), agene which plays an essential role in thrombotic states. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RY1.

The function of P2RY1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. P450RAI-2 (AccessionNP_(—)063938.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P450RAI-2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P450RAI-2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of P450RAI-2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18160,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of P450RAI-2(Accession NP_(—)063938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with P450RAI-2.

Phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazolesuccinocarboxamide synthetase (PAICS, Accession NP_(—)006443.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAICSBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PAICS, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPAICS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16852, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazolesuccinocarboxamide synthetase (PAICS, Accession NP_(—)006443.1), a genewhich is required for purine biosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAICS.

The function of PAICS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Pas domain containingserine/threonine kinase (PASK, Accession NP_(—)055963.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PASK BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PASK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PASKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2769, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Pas domaincontaining serine/threonine kinase (PASK, Accession NP_(—)055963.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PASK.

Protocadherin alpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA9 BINDING SITE1and PCDHA9 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA9, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PCDHA9 BINDING SITE1 and PCDHA9 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:16048 and SEQ ID:10427 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1), a gene which is acalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA9.

The function of PCDHA9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Protocadherin beta 11(PCDHB11, Accession NP_(—)061754.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB11 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCDHB11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinbeta 11 (PCDHB11, Accession NP_(—)061754.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHB11.

Protocadherin beta 16 (PCDHB16, Accession NP_(—)066008.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB16 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PCDHB16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4617, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinbeta 16 (PCDHB16, Accession NP_(—)066008.1), a gene which is a potentialcalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHB16.

The function of PCDHB16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Protocadherin beta 9(PCDHB9, Accession NP_(—)061992.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB9 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCDHB9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11523, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinbeta 9 (PCDHB9, Accession NP_(—)061992.2), a gene which is a potentialcalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHB9.

The function of PCDHB9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Phosphodiesterase 6b,cgmp-specific, rod, beta (congenital stationary night blindness 3,autosomal dominant) (PDE6B, Accession NP_(—)000274.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE6B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PDE6B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE6B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase6b, cgmp-specific, rod, beta (congenital stationary night blindness 3,autosomal dominant) (PDE6B, Accession NP_(—)000274.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDE6B.

Platelet derived growth factor c (PDGFC, Accession NP_(—)057289.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDGFCBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PDGFC, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPDGFC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:905, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Platelet derivedgrowth factor c (PDGFC, Accession NP_(—)057289.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDGFC.

Pdz and lim domain 2 (mystique) (PDLIM2, Accession NP_(—)789847.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDLIM2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PDLIM2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PDLIM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14973, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Pdz and limdomain 2 (mystique) (PDLIM2, Accession NP_(—)789847.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDLIM2.

Pdz domain containing 1 (PDZK1, Accession NP_(—)002605.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDZK1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PDZK1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDZK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4194, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Pdz domaincontaining 1 (PDZK1, Accession NP_(—)002605.2), a gene which is acontains PDZ interaction domains, interacts with MAP17, a proteininvolved in control of cell proliferation. and therefore may beassociated with Autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDZK1.

The function of PDZK1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. PDZRN1 (AccessionNP_(—)699202.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PDZRN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDZRN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PDZRN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5270, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of PDZRN1 (AccessionNP_(—)699202.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDZRN1.

Pellino homolog 1 (drosophila) (PELI1, Accession NP_(—)065702.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PELI1BINDING SITE1 through PELI1 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PELI1, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PELI1 BINDING SITE1 through PELI1 BINDING SITE3,designated SEQ ID:7382, SEQ ID:14861 and SEQ ID:5491 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Pellino homolog 1(drosophila) (PELI1, Accession NP_(—)065702.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PELI1.

Period homolog 2 (drosophila) (PER2, Accession NP_(—)073728.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PER2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PER2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PER2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19703, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Period homolog 2(drosophila) (PER2, Accession NP_(—)073728.1), a gene which Periodhomolog 2; putative circadian clock protein; has a PAS dimerizationdomain and therefore may be associated with Familial advancedsleep-phase syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Familial advanced sleep-phasesyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withPER2.

The function of PER2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1.Phosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthase (fgar amidotransferase)(PFAS, Accession NP_(—)036525.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PFAS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PFAS, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PFAS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16261, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthase (fgar amidotransferase)(PFAS, Accession NP_(—)036525.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PFAS.

PHAX (Accession NP_(—)115553.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PHAX BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PHAX, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PHAX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12159, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of PHAX (AccessionNP_(—)115553.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PHAX.

Polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (PIGR, Accession NP_(—)002635.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIGR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PIGR, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIGRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11059, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Polymericimmunoglobulin receptor (PIGR, Accession NP_(—)002635.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PIGR.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 2, beta polypeptide (PIK3C2B, AccessionNP_(—)002637.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PIK3C2B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3C2B, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PIK3C2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10488,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 2, beta polypeptide (PIK3C2B, AccessionNP_(—)002637.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PIK3C2B.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 3 (PIK3C3, Accession NP_(—)002638.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIK3C3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PIK3C3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPIK3C3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8874, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 3 (PIK3C3, Accession NP_(—)002638.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PIK3C3.

Phosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic, delta polypeptide (PIK3CD,Accession NP_(—)005017.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIK3CD BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIK3CD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIK3CD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9545, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoinositide-3-kinase, catalytic, delta polypeptide (PIK3CD,Accession NP_(—)005017.2), a gene which regulating cell growth.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PIK3CD.

The function of PIK3CD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Pbx/knotted 1 homeobox1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PKNOX1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PKNOX1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PKNOX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8826, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Pbx/knotted 1homeobox 1 (PKNOX1, Accession NP_(—)004562.2), a gene which may regulategene expression and control cell differentiation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PKNOX1.

The function of PKNOX1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Phospholipase a2, groupvi (cytosolic, calcium-independent) (PLA2G6, Accession NP_(—)003551.1)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLA2G6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PLA2G6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPLA2G6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16143, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Phospholipase a2,group vi (cytosolic, calcium-independent) (PLA2G6, AccessionNP_(—)003551.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PLA2G6.

Pro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 1 (PMCHL1, AccessionNP_(—)114093.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PMCHL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMCHL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PMCHL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16917, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofPro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 1 (PMCHL1, AccessionNP_(—)114093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMCHL1.

Pro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 2 (PMCHL2, AccessionNP_(—)114094.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PMCHL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMCHL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PMCHL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16917, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofPro-melanin-concentrating hormone-like 2 (PMCHL2, AccessionNP_(—)114094.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMCHL2.

PMPCA (Accession NP_(—)055975.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PMPCA BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMPCA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PMPCA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7640, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of PMPCA (AccessionNP_(—)055975.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMPCA.

Paraneoplastic antigen ma2 (PNMA2, Accession NP_(—)009188.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PNMA2 BINDING SITE1and PNMA2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by PNMA2, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPNMA2 BINDING SITE1 and PNMA2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8006 andSEQ ID:17067 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Paraneoplasticantigen ma2 (PNMA2, Accession NP_(—)009188.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PNMA2.

Protein o-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POFUT1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by POFUT1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of POFUT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Proteino-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POFUT1.

Polymerase (dna directed), epsilon 3 (p17 subunit) (POLE3, AccessionNP_(—)059139.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POLE3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POLE3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of POLE3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6151, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected), epsilon 3 (p17 subunit) (POLE3, Accession NP_(—)059139.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POLE3.

Polymerase (rna) ii (dna directed) polypeptide d (POLR2D, AccessionNP_(—)004796.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POLR2D BINDING SITE1 and POLR2D BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by POLR2D,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLR2D BINDING SITE1 andPOLR2D BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2798 and SEQ ID:5412respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (rna)ii (dna directed) polypeptide d (POLR2D, Accession NP_(—)004796.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with POLR2D.

Paraoxonase 1 (PON1, Accession NP_(—)000437.3) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PON1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPON1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PON1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Paraoxonase 1(PON1, Accession NP_(—)000437.3), a gene which hydrolyzes the toxicmetabolites of a variety of organophosphorus insecticides. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PON1.

The function of PON1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Pou domain, class 2,associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, Accession NP_(—)006226.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POU2AF1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by POU2AF1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POU2AF1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20135, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class2, associating factor 1 (POU2AF1, Accession NP_(—)006226.1), a genewhich is a transcriptional coactivator that specifically associates witheither oct1 or oct2 and therefore may be associated with A form ofb-cell leukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of A form of b-cell leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POU2AF1.

The function of POU2AF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Pou domain, class 2,transcription factor 3 (POU2F3, Accession NP_(—)055167.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POU2F3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by POU2F3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POU2F3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16114, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class2, transcription factor 3 (POU2F3, Accession NP_055167.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POU2F3.

PP1628 (Accession NP_(—)079477.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PP1628 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PP1628,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PP1628 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10180, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of PP1628 (AccessionNP_(—)079477.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP1628.

PP3111 (Accession NP_(—)071439.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PP3111 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PP3111,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PP3111 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of PP3111 (AccessionNP_(—)071439.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP3111.

PP3856 (Accession NP_(—)660202.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PP3856 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PP3856,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PP3856 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of PP3856 (AccessionNP_(—)660202.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP3856.

Phosphatidic acid phosphatase type 2c (PPAP2C, Accession NP_003703.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPAP2CBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPAP2C, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPAP2C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7299,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Phosphatidic acidphosphatase type 2c (PPAP2C, Accession NP_(—)003703.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPAP2C.

Phosphatidic acid phosphatase type 2c (PPAP2C, Accession NP_803545.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPAP2CBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPAP2C, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPAP2C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7299,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Phosphatidic acidphosphatase type 2c (PPAP2C, Accession NP_(—)803545.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPAP2C.

Phosphatidic acid phosphatase type 2c (PPAP2C, Accession NP_808211.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPAP2CBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPAP2C, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPAP2C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7299,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Phosphatidic acidphosphatase type 2c (PPAP2C, Accession NP_(—)808211.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPAP2C.

Protein phosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)690911.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPEF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)690911.1), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Protein phosphatase, efhand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, Accession NP_(—)690910.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPEF2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2954,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)690910.1), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Protein phosphatase, efhand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, Accession NP_(—)006230.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPEF2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2954,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)006230.2), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, f polypeptide (ptprf), interacting protein(liprin), alpha 4 (PPFIA4, Accession XP_(—)046751.3) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPFIA4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PPFIA4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPFIA4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16851, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, f polypeptide (ptprf), interacting protein(liprin), alpha 4 (PPFIA4, Accession XP_(—)046751.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPFIA4.

Ptprf interacting protein, binding protein 1 (liprin beta 1) (PPFIBP1,Accession NP_(—)003613.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE1 through PPFIBP1 BINDINGSITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PPFIBP1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE1 through PPFIBP1 BINDING SITE3,designated SEQ ID:12217, SEQ ID:10708 and SEQ ID:8231 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Ptprf interactingprotein, binding protein 1 (liprin beta 1) (PPFIBP1, AccessionNP_(—)003613.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPFIBP1.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, AccessionNP_(—)005029.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPID BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPID, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPID BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7378, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase d (cyclophilin d) (PPID, Accession NP_(—)005029.1), a genewhich catalyzes the cis-trans isomerization of proline imidic peptidebonds in oligopeptides. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPID.

The function of PPID and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, Accession NP_(—)055152.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPIL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPIL2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPIL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13122,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, Accession NP_(—)055152.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPIL2.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B,Accession NP_(—)002472.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPP1R12B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R12BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3861, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNP_(—)002472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B,Accession NP_(—)115288.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPP1R12B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R12BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3861, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNP_(—)115288.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

Protein kinase, interferon-inducible double stranded rna dependent(PRKR, Accession NP_(—)002750.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PRKR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRKR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRKR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4790, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,interferon-inducible double stranded rna dependent (PRKR, AccessionNP_(—)002750.1), a gene which catalyze the phosphorylation of the alphasubunit of eif2. and therefore may be associated with Huntington'sdisease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Huntington's disease, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRKR.

The function of PRKR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Protein kinase, lysinedeficient 3 (PRKWNK3, Accession NP_(—)065973.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKWNK3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PRKWNK3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRKWNK3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14862, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,lysine deficient 3 (PRKWNK3, Accession NP_(—)065973.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PRKWNK3.

Prion protein 2 (dublet) (PRND, Accession NP_(—)036541.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRND BINDING SITE1and PRND BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by PRND, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPRND BINDING SITE1 and PRND BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1539 andSEQ ID:4170 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Prion protein 2(dublet) (PRND, Accession NP_(—)036541.1), a gene which is similar toprion protein PRNP. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRND.

The function of PRND and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. PRO0297 (AccessionNP_(—)054800.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRO0297 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0297, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRO0297 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10574,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of PRO0297(Accession NP_(—)054800.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0297.

PRO0365 (Accession NP_(—)054845.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0365 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0365,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0365 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18148, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of PRO0365(Accession NP_(—)054845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0365.

PRO1048 (Accession NP_(—)060967.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO1048 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO1048,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO1048 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12596, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of PRO1048(Accession NP_(—)060967.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO1048.

PRO2730 (Accession NP_(—)079498.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO2730 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2730,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO2730 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2048, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of PRO2730(Accession NP_(—)079498.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO2730.

PROM2 (Accession NP_(—)653308.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PROM2 BINDING SITE1 and PROM2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byPROM2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PROM2 BINDING SITE1 andPROM2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13176 and SEQ ID:2147respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of PROM2 (AccessionNP_(—)653308.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PROM2.

Prp31 pre-mrna processing factor 31 homolog (yeast) (PRPF31, AccessionNP_(—)056444.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRPF31 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRPF31, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PRPF31 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11313, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Prp31 pre-mrnaprocessing factor 31 homolog (yeast) (PRPF31, Accession NP_(—)056444.1),a gene which is likely to be involved in pre-mRNA splicing and thereforeis associated with Retinitis pigmentosa. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Retinitispigmentosa, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRPF31.

The function of PRPF31 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Proteasome (prosome,macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 9 (PSMD9, Accession NP_(—)002804.2)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSMD9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PSMD9, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPSMD9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17758, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Proteasome(prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 9 (PSMD9, AccessionNP_(—)002804.2), a gene which acts as a regulatory subunit of the 26proteasome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PSMD9.

The function of PSMD9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Phosphoserinephosphatase (PSPH, Accession NP_(—)004568.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSPH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPSPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSPH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Phosphoserinephosphatase (PSPH, Accession NP_(—)004568.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PSPH.

Prostaglandin e synthase (PTGES, Accession NP_(—)004869.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGES BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PTGES, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGESBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16070, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin esynthase (PTGES, Accession NP_(—)004869.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGES.

Prostaglandin i2 (prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, AccessionNP_(—)000952.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTGIS BINDING SITE1 and PTGIS BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PTGIS,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGIS BINDING SITE1 andPTGIS BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17361 and SEQ ID:10783respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin i2(prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, Accession NP_(—)000952.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the isomerization of prostaglandin h2 to prostacyclin(=prostaglandin i2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTGIS.

The function of PTGIS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Ptk2 protein tyrosinekinase 2 (PTK2, Accession NP_(—)005598.3) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTK2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by PTK2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10355, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Ptk2 proteintyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2, Accession NP_(—)005598.3), a gene whichinvolves in intracellular signal transduction pathway and is a putativehomolog of chicken focal adhesion associated kinase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PTK2.

The function of PTK2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. Phosphorylase,glycogen; muscle (mcardle syndrome, glycogen storage disease type v)(PYGM, Accession NP_(—)005600.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PYGM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PYGM, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PYGM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15938, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Phosphorylase,glycogen; muscle (mcardle syndrome, glycogen storage disease type v)(PYGM, Accession NP_(—)005600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PYGM.

RAB11-FIP4 (Accession NP_(—)116321.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB11-FIP4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRAB11-FIP4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB11-FIP4 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of RAB11-FIP4(Accession NP_(—)116321.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB11-FIP4.

Rab21, member ras oncogene family (RAB21, Accession NP_(—)055814.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB21BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB21, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB21 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7076, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Rab21, member rasoncogene family (RAB21, Accession NP_(—)055814.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB21.

Rab33b, member ras oncogene family (RAB33B, Accession NP_(—)112586.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB33BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB33B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB33B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7910, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Rab33b, memberras oncogene family (RAB33B, Accession NP_(—)112586.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB33B.

Rab36, member ras oncogene family (RAB36, Accession NP_(—)004905.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB36BINDING SITE1 and RAB36 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by RAB36, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAB36 BINDING SITE1 and RAB36 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:1652 and SEQ ID:808 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Rab36, member rasoncogene family (RAB36, Accession NP_(—)004905.1), a gene which isinvolved in protein transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB36.

The function of RAB36 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Rab39, member rasoncogene family (RAB39, Accession XP_(—)084662.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB39 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RAB39, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB39 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Rab39, member rasoncogene family (RAB39, Accession XP_(—)084662.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB39.

Rab4a, member ras oncogene family (RAB4A, Accession NP_(—)004569.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB4ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB4A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB4A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16568, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Rab4a, member rasoncogene family (RAB4A, Accession NP_(—)004569.2), a gene which isinvolved in protein transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB4A.

The function of RAB4A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.2. Rab, member of rasoncogene family-like 2a (RABL2A, Accession NP_(—)038198.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RABL2A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RABL2A, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RABL2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2648, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Rab, member ofras oncogene family-like 2a (RABL2A, Accession NP_(—)038198.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RABL2A.

Rab, member of ras oncogene family-like 2b (RABL2B, AccessionNP_(—)009012.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RABL2B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RABL2B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RABL2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2648, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Rab, member ofras oncogene family-like 2b (RABL2B, Accession NP_(—)009012.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RABL2B.

RAI (Accession NP_(—)006654.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAI BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAI, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RAI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8937, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of RAI (AccessionNP_(—)006654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAI.

Retinoic acid induced 16 (RAI16, Accession NP_(—)073586.3) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI16 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RAI16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAI16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4335, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 16 (RAI16, Accession NP_(—)073586.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAI16.

Retinoic acid induced 17 (RAI17, Accession XP_(—)166091.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI17 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RAI17, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RAI17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7523, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 17 (RAI17, Accession XP_(—)166091.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAI17.

Retinoic acid induced 17 (RAI17, Accession NP_(—)065071.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI17 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RAI17, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RAI17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7523, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 17 (RAI17, Accession NP_(—)065071.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAI17.

Retinoic acid induced 3 (RAI3, Accession NP_(—)003970.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RAI3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAI3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12784, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 3 (RAI3, Accession NP_(—)003970.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAI3.

RAP140 (Accession NP_(—)056039.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAP140 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAP140,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAP140 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16472, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of RAP140 (AccessionNP_(—)056039.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAP140.

Retinoic acid receptor, gamma (RARG, Accession NP_(—)000957.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RARG BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RARG, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RARGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11090, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidreceptor, gamma (RARG, Accession NP_(—)000957.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RARG.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739579.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739579.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739580.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739580.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)055552.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)055552.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Retinoblastoma binding protein 1 (RBBP1, Accession NP_(—)075376.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBBP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RBBP1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RBBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11014,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 1 (RBBP1, Accession NP_(—)075376.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP1.

Retinoblastoma binding protein 1 (RBBP1, Accession NP_(—)002883.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBBP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RBBP1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RBBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11014,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 1 (RBBP1, Accession NP_(—)002883.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP1.

Retinoblastoma binding protein 1 (RBBP1, Accession NP_(—)075377.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBBP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RBBP1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RBBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11014,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 1 (RBBP1, Accession NP_(—)075377.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP1.

Retinoblastoma binding protein 9 (RBBP9, Accession NP_(—)006597.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBBP9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RBBP9, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RBBP9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16100,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 9 (RBBP9, Accession NP_(—)006597.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP9.

Retinoblastoma-like 2 (p130) (RBL2, Accession NP_(—)005602.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBL2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RBL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RBL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6615, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofRetinoblastoma-like 2 (p130) (RBL2, Accession NP_(—)005602.2), a genewhich may be a tumor suppressor and therefore may be associated withCancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RBL2.

The function of RBL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. RCBTB1 (AccessionNP_(—)060661.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RCBTB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RCBTB1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RCBTB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13829, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of RCBTB1 (AccessionNP_(—)060661.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RCBTB1.

RCD-8 (Accession NP_(—)055144.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RCD-8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RCD-8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RCD-8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13335, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of RCD-8 (AccessionNP_(—)055144.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RCD-8.

RDH13 (Accession NP_(—)612421.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RDH13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RDH13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RDH13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9713, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of RDH13 (AccessionNP_(—)612421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RDH13.

Regulator of g-protein signalling 3 (RGS3, Accession NP_(—)570613.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RGS3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RGS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3344, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 3 (RGS3, Accession NP_(—)570613.1), a gene whichnegatively regulates G protein-coupled receptor signalling. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS3.

The function of RGS3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM146.1. Rhesus blood group, dantigen (RHD, Accession NP_057208.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RHD, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:13465 and SEQ ID:13465 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Rhesus bloodgroup, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057208.2), a gene which Majorantigen of the RH system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RHD.

The function of RHD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Rhesus blood group, dantigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057309.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RHD, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RHD BINDING SITE1 and RHD BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:4143 and SEQ ID:4143 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Rhesus bloodgroup, d antigen (RHD, Accession NP_(—)057309.2), a gene which Majorantigen of the RH system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RHD.

The function of RHD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. RHPN2 (AccessionNP_(—)149094.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RHPN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RHPN2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RHPN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11803, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of RHPN2 (AccessionNP_(—)149094.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RHPN2.

RIP60 (Accession NP_(—)037532.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RIP60 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by RIP60, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RIP60BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5556, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of RIP60 (AccessionNP_(—)037532.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RIP60.

RIP60 (Accession NP_(—)055189.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RIP60 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by RIP60, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RIP60BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5556, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of RIP60 (AccessionNP_(—)055189.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RIP60.

RNF137 (Accession NP_(—)060543.4) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF137 BINDING SITE1 and RNF137 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby RNF137, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF137 BINDING SITE1 andRNF137 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7446 and SEQ ID:16940respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of RNF137 (AccessionNP_(—)060543.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF137.

RNF144 (Accession NP_(—)055561.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF144 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNF144,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF144 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4727, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of RNF144 (AccessionNP_(—)055561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF144.

Ring finger protein (c3hc4 type) 8 (RNF8, Accession NP_(—)003949.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF8 BINDINGSITE1 and RNF8 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by RNF8, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RNF8 BINDING SITE1 and RNF8 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:9745 and SEQ ID:13778 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein (c3hc4 type) 8 (RNF8, Accession NP_(—)003949.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RNF8.

Retinitis pigmentosa 2 (x-linked recessive) (RP2, AccessionNP_(—)008846.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6582, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Retinitispigmentosa 2 (x-linked recessive) (RP2, Accession NP_(—)008846.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RP2.

Rabphilin 3a-like (without c2 domains) (RPH3AL, AccessionNP_(—)008918.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RPH3AL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RPH3AL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RPH3AL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2614, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Rabphilin 3a-like(without c2 domains) (RPH3AL, Accession NP_(—)008918.1), a gene which isa protein transporter. could play a role in neurotransmitter release byregulating membrane flow in the nerve terminal. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RPH3AL.

The function of RPH3AL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. RPP30 (AccessionNP_(—)006404.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RPP30 BINDING SITE1 and RPP30 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by RPP30,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RPP30 BINDING SITE1 andRPP30 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:445 and SEQ ID:19325respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of RPP30 (AccessionNP_(—)006404.1), a gene which is a component of ribonuclease p thatprocesses 5′ ends of precursor tRNAs. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RPP30.

The function of RPP30 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. S100A15 (AccessionNP_(—)789793.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. S100A15 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by S100A15, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of S100A15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19723,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of S100A15(Accession NP_(—)789793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with S100A15.

SARM1 (Accession NP_(—)055892.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SARM1 BINDING SITE1 and SARM1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded bySARM1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SARM1 BINDING SITE1 andSARM1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7147 and SEQ ID:4282respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of SARM1 (AccessionNP_(—)055892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SARM1.

Sarcoma amplified sequence (SAS, Accession NP_(—)005972.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SAS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SAS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SASBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17726, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Sarcoma amplifiedsequence (SAS, Accession NP_(—)005972.1), a gene which is a member ofthe transmembrane 4 superfamily (TM4SF) and may be involved ingrowth-related cellular processes T. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SAS.

The function of SAS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM88.1. SBLF (AccessionNP_(—)006864.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SBLF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SBLF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SBLF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14551, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of SBLF (AccessionNP_(—)006864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SBLF.

SCAMP-4 (Accession NP_(—)524558.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SCAMP-4 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCAMP-4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCAMP-4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of SCAMP-4(Accession NP_(—)524558.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SCAMP-4.

Scan domain containing 2 (SCAND2, Accession NP_(—)071333.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCAND2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SCAND2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SCAND2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7179, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Scan domaincontaining 2 (SCAND2, Accession NP_(—)071333.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SCAND2.

Scavenger receptor class f, member 1 (SCARF1, Accession NP_003684.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCARF1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SCARF1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSCARF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5158, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Scavengerreceptor class f, member 1 (SCARF1, Accession NP_(—)003684.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCARF1.

Stearoyl-coa desaturase (delta-9-desaturase) (SCD, AccessionNP_(—)005054.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SCD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SCD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3800, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Stearoyl-coadesaturase (delta-9-desaturase) (SCD, Accession NP_(—)005054.2), a genewhich functions in the synthesis of unsaturated fatty acids.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCD.

The function of SCD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. Sex comb onmidleg-like 2 (drosophila) (SCML2, Accession NP_(—)006080.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCML2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SCML2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCML2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3898, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Sex comb onmidleg-like 2 (drosophila) (SCML2, Accession NP_(—)006080.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCML2.

Sodium channel, voltage-gated, type ii, beta polypeptide (SCN2B,Accession NP_(—)004579.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCN2B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCN2B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCN2B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13704, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Sodium channel,voltage-gated, type ii, beta polypeptide (SCN2B, AccessionNP_(—)004579.1), a gene which modulates channel properties. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SCN2B.

The function of SCN2B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. SCN3B (AccessionNP_(—)060870.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SCN3B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCN3B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SCN3B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4399, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of SCN3B (AccessionNP_(—)060870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCN3B.

SDS-RS1 (Accession NP_(—)612441.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SDS-RS1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SDS-RS1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SDS-RS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14127, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of SDS-RS1(Accession NP_(—)612441.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SDS-RS1.

Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEDL BINDINGSITE1 through SEDL BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SEDL, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SEDL BINDING SITE1 through SEDL BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:15576, SEQ ID:11591 and SEQ ID:926 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofSpondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, late (SEDL, Accession NP_(—)055378.1), agene which may play role in vesicular transport from endoplasmicreticulum to golgi. and therefore may be associated withSpondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with SEDL.

The function of SEDL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Sema domain,immunoglobulin domain (ig), short basic domain, secreted, (semaphorin)3e (SEMA3E, Accession NP_(—)036563.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SEMA3E BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEMA3E,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEMA3E BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Sema domain,immunoglobulin domain (ig), short basic domain, secreted, (semaphorin)3e (SEMA3E, Accession NP_(—)036563.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SEMA3E.

Selenoprotein n, 1 (SEPN1, Accession NP_(—)065184.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEPN1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SEPN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEPN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18255, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Selenoprotein n,1 (SEPN1, Accession NP_(—)065184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SEPN1.

Small edrk-rich factor 1a (telomeric) (SERF1A, Accession NP_068802.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF1ABINDING SITE1 and SERF1A BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SERF1A, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SERF1A BINDING SITE1 and SERF1A BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:15849 and SEQ ID:9219 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1a (telomeric) (SERF1A, Accession NP_(—)068802.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1A.

Small edrk-rich factor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NP_075267.1)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SERF1BBINDING SITE1 and SERF1B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SERF1B, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SERF1B BINDING SITE1 and SERF1B BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:9219 and SEQ ID:15849 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Small edrk-richfactor 1b (centromeric) (SERF1B, Accession NP_(—)075267.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERF1B.

Serine (or cysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 9(SERPINB9, Accession NP_(—)004146.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SERPINB9 BINDING SITE1 and SERPINB9BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by SERPINB9, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERPINB9BINDING SITE1 and SERPINB9 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9152 and SEQID:4363 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Serine (orcysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 9 (SERPINB9,Accession NP_(—)004146.1), a gene which may be a serpin serine proteaseinhibitor that interacts with granzyme B (GZMB). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SERPINB9.

The function of SERPINB9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM88.2. Sideroflexin 2 (SFXN2,Accession XP_(—)058359.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SFXN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SFXN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFXN2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3678, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Sideroflexin 2(SFXN2, Accession XP_(—)058359.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFXN2.

Sideroflexin 2 (SFXN2, Accession NP_(—)849189.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SFXN2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SFXN2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SFXN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3678, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Sideroflexin 2(SFXN2, Accession NP_(—)849189.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SFXN2.

Sh3 domain binding glutamic acid-rich protein like 2 (SH3BGRL2,Accession NP_(—)113657.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SH3BGRL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SH3BGRL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SH3BGRL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Sh3 domainbinding glutamic acid-rich protein like 2 (SH3BGRL2, AccessionNP_(—)113657.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SH3BGRL2.

Sh3-domain binding protein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NP_(—)003014.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3BP2BINDING SITE1 through SH3BP2 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SH3BP2, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SH3BP2 BINDING SITE1 through SH3BP2 BINDINGSITE3, designated SEQ ID:9440, SEQ ID:1122 and SEQ ID:3836 respectively,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domainbinding protein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NP_(—)003014.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SH3BP2.

Short stature homeobox (SHOX, Accession NP_(—)006874.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SHOX BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SHOX, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SHOX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4375, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Short staturehomeobox (SHOX, Accession NP_(—)006874.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SHOX.

Sialic acid binding ig-like lectin 8 (SIGLEC8, Accession NP_(—)055257.1)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIGLEC8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SIGLEC8, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SIGLEC8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4513, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Sialic acidbinding ig-like lectin 8 (SIGLEC8, Accession NP_(—)055257.1), a genewhich is a cell adhesion molecule for postnatal neural development.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIGLEC8.

The function of SIGLEC8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Tal1 (scl) interruptinglocus (SIL, Accession NP_(—)003026.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SIL BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SIL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tal1 (scl)interrupting locus (SIL, Accession NP_(—)003026.1), a gene which may berequired for axial development and left-right specification andtherefore may be associated with Prominent midline neural tube defects,abnormal left-right development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Prominent midline neuraltube defects, abnormal left-right development, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SIL.

The function of SIL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Signal-regulatoryprotein beta 1 (SIRPB1, Accession NP_(—)006056.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIRPB1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SIRPB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIRPB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Signal-regulatoryprotein beta 1 (SIRPB1, Accession NP_(—)006056.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SIRPB1.

Src-like-adaptor 2 (SLA2, Accession NP_(—)778252.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLA2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SLA2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19573, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Src-like-adaptor2 (SLA2, Accession NP_(—)778252.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLA2.

Src-like-adaptor 2 (SLA2, Accession NP_(—)115590.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLA2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SLA2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19573, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Src-like-adaptor2 (SLA2, Accession NP_(—)115590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLA2.

Solute carrier family 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 8(SLC12A8, Accession NP_(—)078904.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC12A8 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC12A8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC12A8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5190, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 12 (potassium/chloride transporters), member 8 (SLC12A8,Accession NP_(—)078904.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC12A8.

Solute carrier family 13 (sodium/sulfate symporters), member 1 (SLC13A1,Accession NP_(—)071889.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC13A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC13A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC13A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4370, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 13 (sodium/sulfate symporters), member 1 (SLC13A1, AccessionNP_(—)071889.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC13A1.

Solute carrier family 14 (urea transporter), member 2 (SLC14A2,Accession NP_(—)009094.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC14A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC14A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC14A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4514, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 14 (urea transporter), member 2 (SLC14A2, AccessionNP_(—)009094.2), a gene which is a renal urea transporter 2. andtherefore may be associated with Orthostatic hypotension. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofOrthostatic hypotension, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC14A2.

The function of SLC14A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM97.1. Solute carrier family15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1 (SLC15A1, AccessionNP_(—)005064.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC15A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC15A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC15A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18930,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 15 (oligopeptide transporter), member 1 (SLC15A1, AccessionNP_(—)005064.1), a gene which is a H(+)-coupled peptide transporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC15A1.

The function of SLC15A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Solute carrier family16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 4 (SLC16A4, AccessionNP_(—)004687.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC16A4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC16A4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC16A4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:611, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 4 (SLC16A4,Accession NP_(—)004687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC16A4.

Solute carrier family 19, member 3 (SLC19A3, Accession NP_(—)079519.1)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC19A3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SLC19A3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLC19A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6713, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 19, member 3 (SLC19A3, Accession NP_(—)079519.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC19A3.

Solute carrier family 1 (neutral amino acid transporter), member 5(SLC1A5, Accession NP_(—)005619.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC1A5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC1A5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC1A5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1277, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 1 (neutral amino acid transporter), member 5 (SLC1A5, AccessionNP_(—)005619.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC1A5.

Solute carrier family 24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 1(SLC24A1, Accession NP_(—)004718.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC24A1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC24A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC24A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10966, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 24 (sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger), member 1 (SLC24A1,Accession NP_(—)004718.1), a gene which is a critical component of thevisual transduction cascade, controlling the calcium concentration ofouter segments during light and darkness. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC24A1.

The function of SLC24A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. SLC30A5 (AccessionNP_(—)076960.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC30A5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SLC30A5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC30A5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3692, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of SLC30A5(Accession NP_(—)076960.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC30A5.

SLC30A6 (Accession NP_(—)060434.2) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC30A6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC30A6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC30A6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5362, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of SLC30A6(Accession NP_(—)060434.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC30A6.

SLC35E2 (Accession XP_(—)049733.6) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC35E2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC35E2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC35E2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of SLC35E2(Accession XP_(—)049733.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC35E2.

Solute carrier family 39 (zinc transporter), member 1 (SLC39A1,Accession NP_(—)055252.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC39A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC39A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC39A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 39 (zinc transporter), member 1 (SLC39A1, AccessionNP_(—)055252.2), a gene which is a divalent (zinc/iron) metal iontransporter. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC39A1.

The function of SLC39A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM175.1. Solute carrier family4, sodium bicarbonate transporter-like, member 11 (SLC4A11, AccessionNP_(—)114423.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC4A11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC4A11, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC4A11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:806, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 4, sodium bicarbonate transporter-like, member 11 (SLC4A11,Accession NP_(—)114423.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC4A11.

Solute carrier family 5 (sodium/glucose cotransporter), member 1(SLC5A1, Accession NP_(—)000334.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC5A1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC5A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC5A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2571, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 5 (sodium/glucose cotransporter), member 1 (SLC5A1, AccessionNP_(—)000334.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC5A1.

Solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter), member 14(SLC6A14, Accession NP_(—)009162.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC6A14 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC6A14,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC6A14 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 6 (neurotransmitter transporter), member 14 (SLC6A14, AccessionNP_(—)009162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC6A14.

Solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, dopamine), member3 (SLC6A3, Accession NP_(—)001035.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC6A3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC6A3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC6A3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, dopamine), member 3 (SLC6A3,Accession NP_(—)001035.1), a gene which terminates the action ofdopamine by its high affinity sodium-dependent reuptake into presynapticterminals. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC6A3.

The function of SLC6A3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. SMAC (AccessionNP_(—)620308.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SMAC BINDING SITE1 and SMAC BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySMAC, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMAC BINDING SITE1 andSMAC BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1861 and SEQ ID:18165respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of SMAC (AccessionNP_(—)620308.1), a gene which promotes apoptosis via caspase activation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SMAC.

The function of SMAC and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1.Synaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)570710.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNAP23 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP23,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNAP23 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19007, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)570710.1), a gene which is essential component of the highaffinity receptor for the general membrane fusion machinery.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNAP23.

The function of SNAP23 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Synaptosomal-associatedprotein, 23 kda (SNAP23, Accession NP_(—)003816.2) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNAP23 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNAP23, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNAP23 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19007, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofSynaptosomal-associated protein, 23 kda (SNAP23, AccessionNP_(—)003816.2), a gene which is essential component of the highaffinity receptor for the general membrane fusion machinery.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNAP23.

The function of SNAP23 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. SNARK (AccessionNP_(—)112214.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNARK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNARK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SNARK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18622, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of SNARK (AccessionNP_(—)112214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNARK.

Syntaphilin (SNPH, Accession NP_(—)055538.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNPH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySNPH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNPH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15041, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Syntaphilin(SNPH, Accession NP_(—)055538.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNPH.

Sorting nexin 15 (SNX15, Accession NP_(—)037438.2) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX15 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNX15, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7625, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 15(SNX15, Accession NP_(—)037438.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX15.

Sorting nexin 15 (SNX15, Accession NP_(—)680086.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNX15 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SNX15, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SNX15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7625, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Sorting nexin 15(SNX15, Accession NP_(—)680086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SNX15.

SNX22 (Accession NP_(—)079074.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX22 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX22,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13596, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of SNX22 (AccessionNP_(—)079074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX22.

SNX27 (Accession NP_(—)112180.4) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX27 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX27,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX27 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of SNX27 (AccessionNP_(—)112180.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX27.

Sialophorin (gpl115, leukosialin, cd43) (SPN, Accession NP_(—)003114.1)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPNBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SPN, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSPN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16209, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Sialophorin(gpl115, leukosialin, cd43) (SPN, Accession NP_(—)003114.1), a genewhich plays a role in the physicochemical properties of the t-cellsurface and in lectin binding. presents carbohydrate ligands toselectins. . and therefore may be associated with Wiskott-aldrichsyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Wiskott-aldrich syndrome, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SPN.

The function of SPN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Speckle-type pozprotein (SPOP, Accession NP_(—)003554.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SPOP BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPOP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPOP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5610, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Speckle-type pozprotein (SPOP, Accession NP_(—)003554.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPOP.

SQV7L (Accession XP_(—)047287.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SQV7L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SQV7L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SQV7L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7375, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of SQV7L (AccessionXP_(—)047287.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SQV7L.

Sarcalumenin (SRL, Accession XP_(—)064152.3) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRL,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6681, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Sarcalumenin(SRL, Accession XP_(—)064152.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SRL.

Serine/arginine repetitive matrix 2 (SRRM2, Accession NP_057417.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRRM2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SRRM2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSRRM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18975, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Serine/argininerepetitive matrix 2 (SRRM2, Accession NP_(—)057417.2), a gene whichRELATED NUCLEAR MATRIX PROTEIN. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SRRM2.

The function of SRRM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Synovial sarcomatranslocation, chromosome 18 (SS18, Accession NP_(—)005628.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SS18 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SS18, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SS18BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17762, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Synovial sarcomatranslocation, chromosome 18 (SS18, Accession NP_(—)005628.1), a genewhich is a putative transcriptional activator. and therefore isassociated with Human synovial sarcomas. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Human synovialsarcomas, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withSS18.

The function of SS18 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. STAF65(gamma)(Accession NP_(—)055675.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. STAF65(gamma) BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTAF65(gamma), corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSTAF65(gamma) BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2196, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of STAF65(gamma)(Accession NP_(—)055675.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STAF65(gamma).

Staufen, rna binding protein (drosophila) (STAU, AccessionNP_(—)004593.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. STAU BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by STAU,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STAU BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3950, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Staufen, rnabinding protein (drosophila) (STAU, Accession NP_(—)004593.1), a genewhich may play a role in specific positioning of mrnas at given sites inthe cell and in stimulating their translation at the site. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAU.

The function of STAU and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM37.1. Sulfotransferase,estrogen-preferring (STE, Accession NP_(—)005411.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STE BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Sulfotransferase,estrogen-preferring (STE, Accession NP_(—)005411.1), a gene whichsulfates estrone and dehydroepiandrosterone, but not dopamine.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with STE.

The function of STE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Six transmembraneepithelial antigen of prostate 2 (STEAP2, Accession NP_(—)694544.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STEAP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by STEAP2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSTEAP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9147, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Six transmembraneepithelial antigen of prostate 2 (STEAP2, Accession NP_(—)694544.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with STEAP2.

Stomatin (STOM, Accession NP_(—)004090.3) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STOM BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTOM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STOM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2907, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Stomatin (STOM,Accession NP_(—)004090.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STOM.

Syntaxin 12 (STX12, Accession NP_(—)803173.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STX12 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTX12, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STX12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12575, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Syntaxin 12(STX12, Accession NP_(—)803173.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with STX12.

Synaptotagmin xi (SYT11, Accession NP_(—)689493.2) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT11 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9033, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin xi(SYT11, Accession NP_(—)689493.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT11.

Synaptotagmin xiii (SYT13, Accession NP_(—)065877.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT13 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT13, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15294, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagminxiii (SYT13, Accession NP_(—)065877.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SYT13.

TADA3L (Accession NP_(—)597814.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TADA3L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TADA3L, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TADA3LBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9087, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of TADA3L (AccessionNP_(—)597814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TADA3L.

T-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia 1 (TAL1, Accession NP_(—)003180.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAL1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TAL1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18260, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of T-cell acutelymphocytic leukemia 1 (TAL1, Accession NP_(—)003180.1), a gene whichmay help control cell growth and differentiation. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TAL1.

The function of TAL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tap binding protein(tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NP_(—)003181.3) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAPBP BINDING SITE1 through TAPBPBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TAPBP, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TAPBP BINDING SITE1 through TAPBP BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:16940, SEQ ID:11523 and SEQ ID:12247 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tap bindingprotein (tapasin) (TAPBP, Accession NP_(—)003181.3), a gene which isinvolved in MHC class I-restricted antigen processing. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TAPBP.

The function of TAPBP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Tyrosineaminotransferase (TAT, Accession NP_(—)000344.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAT BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TAT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tyrosineaminotransferase (TAT, Accession NP_(—)000344.1), a gene which istyrosine aminotransferase and strongly similar to rat Rn.9947, whichplays a role in gluconeogenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TAT.

The function of TAT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Tbc1 domain family,member 5 (TBC1D5, Accession NP_(—)055559.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBC1D5 BINDING SITE1 and TBC1D5BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by TBC1D5, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBC1D5BINDING SITE1 and TBC1D5 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16449 and SEQID:14859 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tbc1 domainfamily, member 5 (TBC1D5, Accession NP_(—)055559.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TBC1D5.

T-box 3 (ulnar mammary syndrome) (TBX3, Accession NP_(—)005987.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TBX3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TBX3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19690, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of T-box 3 (ulnarmammary syndrome) (TBX3, Accession NP_(—)005987.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TBX3.

T-box 3 (ulnar mammary syndrome) (TBX3, Accession NP_(—)057653.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TBX3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TBX3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19690, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of T-box 3 (ulnarmammary syndrome) (TBX3, Accession NP_(—)057653.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TBX3.

Transcription factor 2, hepatic; lf-b3; variant hepatic nuclear factor(TCF2, Accession NP_(—)006472.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TCF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byTCF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TCF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor 2, hepatic; lf-b3; variant hepatic nuclear factor (TCF2,Accession NP_(—)006472.1), a gene which probably binds to the invertedpalindrome 5′-gttaatnattaac-3′. and therefore is associated withMaturity-onset diabetes of the young type 5 (mody5), familialhypoplastic glomerulocystic kidney disease (gckd). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMaturity-onset diabetes of the young type 5 (mody5), familialhypoplastic glomerulocystic kidney disease (gckd), and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with TCF2.

The function of TCF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065575.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17450, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065575.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)036600.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17450, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)036600.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)055233.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17450, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)055233.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065577.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17450, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065577.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

Teratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 (TDGF1, AccessionNP_(—)003203.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TDGF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TDGF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TDGF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8563, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition ofTeratocarcinoma-derived growth factor 1 (TDGF1, Accession NP_003203.1),a gene which can play a role in the determination of the epiblasticcells that subsequently give rise to the mesoderm. and therefore may beassociated with Forebrain defects. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Forebrain defects, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TDGF1.

The function of TDGF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. TERA (AccessionNP_(—)067061.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TERA BINDING SITE1 and TERA BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by TERA, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TERA BINDING SITE1 and TERA BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:14491 and SEQ ID:17755 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of TERA (AccessionNP_(—)067061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TERA.

Telomeric repeat binding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, AccessionNP_(—)003209.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TERF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TERF1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TERF1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, Accession NP_(—)003209.1), agene which negatively regulates telomere length, involves in regulationof the mitotic spindle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TERF1.

The function of TERF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Telomeric repeatbinding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, Accession NP_(—)059523.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TERF1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TERF1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TERF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1745,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor (nima-interacting) 1 (TERF1, Accession NP_(—)059523.1), agene which negatively regulates telomere length, involves in regulationof the mitotic spindle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TERF1.

The function of TERF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Telomeric repeatbinding factor 2 (TERF2, Accession NP_(—)005643.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TERF2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TERF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TERF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Telomeric repeatbinding factor 2 (TERF2, Accession NP_(—)005643.1), a gene which plays akey role in the protective activity of telomeres. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TERF2.

The function of TERF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM133.2. Tgfb-induced factor 2(tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NP_(—)068581.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TGIF2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TGIF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TGIF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6881, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb-inducedfactor 2 (tale family homeobox) (TGIF2, Accession NP_(—)068581.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGIF2.

Tigger transposable element derived 6 (TIGD6, Accession NP_112215.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TIGD6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TIGD6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTIGD6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4933, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tiggertransposable element derived 6 (TIGD6, Accession NP_(—)112215.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TIGD6.

TIM50L (Accession XP_(—)053074.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TIM50L BINDING SITE1 and TIM50L BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby TIM50L, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIM50L BINDING SITE1 andTIM50L BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5989 and SEQ ID:10157respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of TIM50L (AccessionXP_(—)053074.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TIM50L.

Tousled-like kinase 1 (TLK1, Accession NP_(—)036422.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TLK1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TLK1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TLK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6551, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tousled-likekinase 1 (TLK1, Accession NP_(—)036422.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TLK1.

Toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5, Accession NP_(—)003259.2) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TLR5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TLR5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TLR5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16229, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Toll-likereceptor 5 (TLR5, Accession NP_(—)003259.2), a gene which participatesin the innate immune response to bacterial flagellins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TLR5.

The function of TLR5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Transmembrane, cochlearexpressed, 1 (TMC1, Accession NP_(—)619636.2) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMC1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTMC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Transmembrane,cochlear expressed, 1 (TMC1, Accession NP_(—)619636.2), a gene which isrequired for normal function of cochlear hair cells and therefore may beassociated with Autosomal recessive nonsyndromic neurosensory deafnessand autosomal dominant nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Autosomal recessive nonsyndromic neurosensory deafness andautosomal dominant nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss ., and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TMC1.

The function of TMC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. TMEM14A (AccessionNP_(—)054770.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TMEM14A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TMEM14A, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TMEM14A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5271, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of TMEM14A(Accession NP_(—)054770.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TMEM14A.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)076927.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)076927.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115777.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115777.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Transmembrane protease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115780.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:6625, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 3 (TMPRSS3, Accession NP_(—)115780.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS3.

Tumor necrosis factor, alpha-induced protein 2 (TNFAIP2, AccessionNP_(—)006282.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNFAIP2 BINDING SITE1 and TNFAIP2 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by TNFAIP2,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFAIP2 BINDING SITE1 andTNFAIP2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13948 and SEQ ID:17621respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor, alpha-induced protein 2 (TNFAIP2, Accession NP_(—)006282.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TNFAIP2.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B,Accession NP_(—)003833.3) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE1 and TNFRSF10B BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF10B, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE1 and TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:4398 and SEQ ID:4398 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNP_(—)003833.3), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tumor necrosis factorreceptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, Accession NP_(—)003833.3)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF10BBINDING SITE1 and TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byTNFRSF10B, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE1and TNFRSF10B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15107 and SEQ ID:15107respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 10b (TNFRSF10B, AccessionNP_(—)003833.3), a gene which forms complex that induces apoptosis. andtherefore may be associated with Squamous cell carcinoma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSquamous cell carcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF10B.

The function of TNFRSF10B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Tumor necrosis factorreceptor superfamily, member 11a, activator of nfkb (TNFRSF11A,Accession NP_(—)003830.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF11A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF11A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF11A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2200, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 11a, activator of nfkb (TNFRSF11A,Accession NP_(—)003830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNFRSF11A.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 21 (TNFRSF21,Accession NP_(—)055267.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF21 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF21,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF21 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 21 (TNFRSF21, AccessionNP_(—)055267.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF21.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 9 (TNFRSF9, AccessionNP_(—)001552.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNFRSF9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF9, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TNFRSF9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13464,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 9 (TNFRSF9, AccessionNP_(—)001552.2), a gene which inhibits proliferation of activated Tlymphocytes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF9.

The function of TNFRSF9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Tensin (TNS, AccessionNP_(—)072174.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TNS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TNS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8787, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tensin (TNS,Accession NP_(—)072174.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TNS.

TOLLIP (Accession NP_(—)061882.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TOLLIP BINDING SITE1 and TOLLIP BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby TOLLIP, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TOLLIP BINDING SITE1 andTOLLIP BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13694 and SEQ ID:3306respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of TOLLIP (AccessionNP_(—)061882.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TOLLIP.

Topoisomerase (dna) iii beta (TOP3B, Accession NP_(—)003926.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TOP3BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TOP3B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTOP3B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4495, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Topoisomerase(dna) iii beta (TOP3B, Accession NP_(—)003926.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TOP3B.

Torsin family 1, member b (torsin b) (TOR1B, Accession NP_(—)055321.1)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TOR1BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TOR1B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTOR1B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14221, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Torsin family 1,member b (torsin b) (TOR1B, Accession NP_(—)055321.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TOR1B.

TOSO (Accession NP_(—)005440.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TOSO BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TOSO, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TOSO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5682, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of TOSO (AccessionNP_(—)005440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TOSO.

Tumor protein p53 (li-fraumeni syndrome) (TP53, AccessionNP_(—)000537.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TP53 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TP53, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TP53 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4654, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tumor protein p53(li-fraumeni syndrome) (TP53, Accession NP_(—)000537.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TP53.

TP53I11 (Accession XP_(—)029347.6) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TP53I11 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TP53I11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TP53I11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14987, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of TP53I11(Accession XP_(—)029347.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TP53I11.

Thiopurine s-methyltransferase (TPMT, Accession NP_(—)000358.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TPMT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by TPMT, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPMTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19670, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Thiopurines-methyltransferase (TPMT, Accession NP_(—)000358.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the s-methylation of thiopurine drugs such as6-mercaptopurine. and therefore may be associated with Thiopurines-methyltransferase polymorphism. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Thiopurines-methyltransferase polymorphism, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TPMT.

The function of TPMT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)665702.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRAF5, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TRAF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7045,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)665702.1), a genewhich Member of a family of proteins that interact with TNF receptors;binds the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTBR). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRAF5.

The function of TRAF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Tnf receptor-associatedfactor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)004610.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TRAF5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRAF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7045, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)004610.1), a genewhich Member of a family of proteins that interact with TNF receptors;binds the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTBR). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRAF5.

The function of TRAF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Tripartitemotif-containing 16 (TRIM16, Accession NP_(—)006461.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM16 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TRIM16, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM16BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4601, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 16 (TRIM16, Accession NP_(—)006461.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM16.

Tripartite motif-containing 5 (TRIM5, Accession NP_(—)149023.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM5, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TRIM5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5879,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 5 (TRIM5, Accession NP_(—)149023.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM5.

Tripartite motif-containing 6 (TRIM6, Accession NP_(—)477514.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TRIM6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTRIM6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13572, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 6 (TRIM6, Accession NP_(—)477514.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM6.

TRIP-Br2 (Accession NP_(—)055570.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIP-Br2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRIP-Br2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIP-Br2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of TRIP-Br2(Accession NP_(—)055570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TRIP-Br2.

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 6(TRPM6, Accession NP_(—)060132.3) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRPM6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRPM6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPM6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18177, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 6 (TRPM6,Accession NP_(—)060132.3), a gene which contains a predicted ion channeldomain and a protein kinase domain. and therefore is associated withHypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hypomagnesemiawith secondary hypocalcemia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TRPM6.

The function of TRPM6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)061197.3) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19833 and SEQID:19833 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)061197.3), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542435.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16980 and SEQID:19833 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)542435.1), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)061197.3) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16980 and SEQID:19833 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)061197.3), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542437.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRPV1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1BINDING SITE1 and TRPV1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16980 and SEQID:16980 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)542437.1), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Tuberous sclerosis 1(TSC1, Accession NP_(—)000359.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TSC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TSC1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15082, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tuberoussclerosis 1 (TSC1, Accession NP_(—)000359.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TSC1.

Tspy-like (TSPy, Accession XP_(—)166325.1) is another GAM7776 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TSPYL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTSPy, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TSPYL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15042, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Tspy-like (TSPy,Accession XP_(—)166325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TSPYL.

TTY7 (Accession NP_(—)114132.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TTY7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TTY7, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TTY7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1016, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of TTY7 (AccessionNP_(—)114132.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TTY7.

TU12B1-TY (Accession NP_(—)057659.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE1 through TU12B1-TYBINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by TU12B1-TY, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TU12B1-TYBINDING SITE1 through TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:4256,SEQ ID:16036 and SEQ ID:15780 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of TU12B1-TY(Accession NP_(—)057659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TU12B1-TY.

TUCAN (Accession NP_(—)055774.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TUCAN BINDING SITE1 and TUCAN BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byTUCAN, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUCAN BINDING SITE1 andTUCAN BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9530 and SEQ ID:7106respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of TUCAN (AccessionNP_(—)055774.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TUCAN.

TXL-2 (Accession NP_(—)835231.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TXL-2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TXL-2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TXL-2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15381, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of TXL-2 (AccessionNP_(—)835231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TXL-2.

Thioredoxin-like 2 (TXNL2, Accession NP_(—)006532.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TXNL2 BINDING SITE1 andTXNL2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by TXNL2, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTXNL2 BINDING SITE1 and TXNL2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9147 andSEQ ID:19232 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Thioredoxin-like2 (TXNL2, Accession NP_(—)006532.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TXNL2.

U1SNRNPBP (Accession NP_(—)851030.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by U1SNRNPBP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofU1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9590, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of U1SNRNPBP(Accession NP_(—)851030.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U1SNRNPBP.

U1SNRNPBP (Accession NP_(—)851034.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by U1SNRNPBP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofU1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9590, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of U1SNRNPBP(Accession NP_(—)851034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U1SNRNPBP.

U1SNRNPBP (Accession NP_(—)008951.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by U1SNRNPBP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofU1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9590, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of U1SNRNPBP(Accession NP_(—)008951.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U1SNRNPBP.

UCK1 (Accession NP_(—)113620.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UCK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UCK1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of UCK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11791, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of UCK1 (AccessionNP_(—)113620.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UCK1.

Udp-glucose dehydrogenase (UGDH, Accession NP_(—)003350.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UGDH BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by UGDH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UGDHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7909, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Udp-glucosedehydrogenase (UGDH, Accession NP_(—)003350.1), a gene which is an UDP-glucose dehydrogenase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UGDH.

The function of UGDH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Udp glycosyltransferase1 family, polypeptide a1 (UGT1A1, Accession NP_(—)000454.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UGT1A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by UGT1A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UGT1A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10967, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a1 (UGT1A1, AccessionNP_(—)000454.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UGT1A1.

Udp glycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a10 (UGT1A10, AccessionNP_(—)061948.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UGT1A10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UGT1A10, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of UGT1A10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10967,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a10 (UGT1A10, AccessionNP_(—)061948.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UGT1A10.

Udp glycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a4 (UGT1A4, AccessionNP_(—)009051.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UGT1A4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UGT1A4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UGT1A4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10967, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a4 (UGT1A4, AccessionNP_(—)009051.1), a gene which is of major importance in the conjugationand subsequent elimination of potentially toxic xenobiotics andendogenous compounds. and therefore may be associated with Gilbert'ssyndrome, crigler-najjar. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Gilbert's syndrome,crigler-najjar, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UGT1A4.

The function of UGT1A4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a6 (UGT1A6, AccessionNP_(—)001063.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UGT1A6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UGT1A6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UGT1A6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10967, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a6 (UGT1A6, AccessionNP_(—)001063.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UGT1A6.

Udp glycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a8 (UGT1A8, AccessionNP_(—)061949.3) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UGT1A8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UGT1A8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UGT1A8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10967, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a8 (UGT1A8, AccessionNP_(—)061949.3), a gene which is of major importance in the conjugationand subsequent elimination of potentially toxic xenobiotics andendogenous compounds. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UGT1A8.

The function of UGT1A8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a9 (UGT1A9, AccessionNP_(—)066307.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UGT1A9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UGT1A9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UGT1A9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10967, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Udpglycosyltransferase 1 family, polypeptide a9 (UGT1A9, AccessionNP_(—)066307.1), a gene which is of major importance in the conjugationand subsequent elimination of potentially toxic xenobiotics andendogenous compounds. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UGT1A9.

The function of UGT1A9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Uridine monophosphatesynthetase (orotate phosphoribosyl transferase andorotidine-5′-decarboxylase) (UMPS, Accession NP_(—)000364.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UMPS BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by UMPS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UMPSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2144, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Uridinemonophosphate synthetase (orotate phosphoribosyl transferase andorotidine-5′-decarboxylase) (UMPS, Accession NP_(—)000364.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with UMPS.

Unc-84 homolog a (c. elegans) (UNC84B, Accession NP_(—)056189.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UNC84BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UNC84B, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of UNC84B BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13541, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Unc-84 homolog a(c. elegans) (UNC84B, Accession NP_(—)056189.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UNC84B.

Unc-84 homolog a (c. elegans) (UNC84B, Accession XP_(—)039332.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UNC84BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UNC84B, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of UNC84B BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:13541, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Unc-84 homolog a(c. elegans) (UNC84B, Accession XP_(—)039332.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UNC84B.

URG4 (Accession NP_(—)060390.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. URG4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by URG4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of URG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6788, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of URG4 (AccessionNP_(—)060390.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith URG4.

Ubiquitin specific protease 22 (USP22, Accession XP_(—)042698.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USP22BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by USP22, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofUSP22 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11288, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitinspecific protease 22 (USP22, Accession XP_(—)042698.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with USP22.

VDU1 (Accession NP_(—)055832.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VDU1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VDU1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of VDU1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3187, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of VDU1 (AccessionNP_(—)055832.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VDU1.

Vent-like homeobox 2 (VENTX2, Accession NP_(—)055283.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VENTX2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by VENTX2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VENTX2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19331, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Vent-likehomeobox 2 (VENTX2, Accession NP_(—)055283.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with VENTX2.

Von hippel-lindau syndrome (VHL, Accession NP_(—)000542.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VHL BINDING SITE1and VHL BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by VHL, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofVHL BINDING SITE1 and VHL BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3873 and SEQID:8786 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Von hippel-lindausyndrome (VHL, Accession NP_(—)000542.1), a gene which may control rnastability through the selective degradation of rna-bound proteins. andtherefore is associated with Von hippel-lindau disease. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Vonhippel-lindau disease, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with VHL.

The function of VHL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Vasoactive intestinalpeptide receptor 2 (VIPR2, Accession NP_(—)003373.2) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VIPR2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby VIPR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VIPR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Vasoactiveintestinal peptide receptor 2 (VIPR2, Accession NP_(—)003373.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with VIPR2.

VPS39 (Accession XP_(—)031720.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VPS39 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VPS39,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VPS39 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18246, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of VPS39 (AccessionXP_(—)031720.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VPS39.

Vesicle transport through interaction with t-snares homolog 1a (yeast)(VTI1A, Accession NP_(—)660207.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VTI1A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VTI1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VTI1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2313, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Vesicle transportthrough interaction with t-snares homolog 1a (yeast) (VTI1A, AccessionNP_(—)660207.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VTI1A.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 18 (WBSCR18, AccessionNP_(—)115693.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WBSCR18, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of WBSCR18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2152, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 18 (WBSCR18, Accession NP_(—)115693.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR18.

Wd repeat domain 6 (WDR6, Accession NP_(—)439891.1) is another GAM7776target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WDR6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by WDR6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof WDR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12628, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Wd repeat domain6 (WDR6, Accession NP_(—)439891.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with WDR6.

Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_579889.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of WHSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9245,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579889.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Wingless-type mmtvintegration site family, member 5a (WNT5A, Accession NP_(—)003383.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WNT5ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by WNT5A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofWNT5A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10269, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Wingless-typemmtv integration site family, member 5a (WNT5A, AccessionNP_(—)003383.1), a gene which is a ligand for members of the frizzledfamily of seven transmembrane receptors and is probablely adevelopmental protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with WNT5A.

The function of WNT5A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. X-ray repaircomplementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2 (XRCC2,Accession NP_(—)005422.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. XRCC2 BINDING SITE1 through XRCC2 BINDING SITE3are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby XRCC2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XRCC2 BINDING SITE1through XRCC2 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:9688, SEQ ID:10148 andSEQ ID:12605 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of X-ray repaircomplementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2 (XRCC2,Accession NP_(—)005422.1), a gene which involves in the homologousrecombination repair (hrr) pathway of double-stranded dna. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with XRCC2.

The function of XRCC2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. V-yes-1 yamaguchisarcoma viral oncogene homolog 1 (YES1, Accession NP_(—)005424.1) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. YES1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by YES1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of YES1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16112, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of V-yes-1 yamaguchisarcoma viral oncogene homolog 1 (YES1, Accession NP_(—)005424.1), agene which is a putative protein-tyrosine kinase. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with YES1.

The function of YES1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. ZAP (AccessionNP_(—)064504.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZAP BINDING SITE1 and ZAP BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byZAP, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZAP BINDING SITE1 and ZAPBINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:508 and SEQ ID:3071 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ZAP (AccessionNP_(—)064504.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZAP.

ZFP30 (Accession NP_(—)055713.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP30 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP30,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP30 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9331, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ZFP30 (AccessionNP_(—)055713.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP30.

ZFP42 (Accession NP_(—)777560.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP42 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP42,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP42 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ZFP42 (AccessionNP_(—)777560.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP42.

Zinc finger protein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)060667.1)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP64BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP64, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP64 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15043,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)060667.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP64.

Zinc finger protein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)071371.2)is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP64BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP64, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP64 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15043,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 64 homolog (mouse) (ZFP64, Accession NP_(—)071371.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP64.

ZFYVE26 (Accession XP_(—)031077.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFYVE26 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFYVE26,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFYVE26 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ZFYVE26(Accession XP_(—)031077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ZFYVE26.

ZMYND17 (Accession NP_(—)848546.1) is another GAM7776 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ZMYND17 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZMYND17,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZMYND17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ZMYND17(Accession NP_(—)848546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ZMYND17.

Zinc finger protein 18 (kox 11) (ZNF18, Accession XP_085596.2) isanother GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF18BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ZNF18, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19151, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 18 (kox 11) (ZNF18, Accession XP_(—)085596.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF18.

Zinc finger protein 253 (ZNF253, Accession NP_(—)066385.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF253 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF253, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF253BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19746, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 253 (ZNF253, Accession NP_(—)066385.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF253.

Zinc finger protein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF264 BINDING SITE1and ZNF264 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by ZNF264, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF264 BINDING SITE1 and ZNF264 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9147and SEQ ID:3319 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF264.

Zinc finger protein 273 (ZNF273, Accession XP_(—)088082.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF273 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF273, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF273BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18868, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 273 (ZNF273, Accession XP_(—)088082.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF273.

Zinc finger protein 281 (ZNF281, Accession NP_(—)036614.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF281 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF281, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF281BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16434, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 281 (ZNF281, Accession NP_(—)036614.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF281.

Zinc finger protein 289, id1 regulated (ZNF289, AccessionNP_(—)115765.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZNF289 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF289, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZNF289 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13159, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 289, id1 regulated (ZNF289, Accession NP_(—)115765.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF289.

Zinc finger protein 305 (ZNF305, Accession NP_(—)055539.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF305 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF305, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF305BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18505, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 305 (ZNF305, Accession NP_(—)055539.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF305.

Zinc finger protein 334 (ZNF334, Accession NP_(—)060572.2) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF334 BINDING SITE1and ZNF334 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by ZNF334, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF334 BINDING SITE1 and ZNF334 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9628and SEQ ID:5064 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 334 (ZNF334, Accession NP_(—)060572.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF334.

Zinc finger protein 339 (ZNF339, Accession NP_(—)067043.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF339 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF339, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF339BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1729, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 339 (ZNF339, Accession NP_(—)067043.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF339.

Zinc finger protein 345 (ZNF345, Accession NP_(—)003410.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF345 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF345, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF345BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1011, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 345 (ZNF345, Accession NP_(—)003410.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF345.

Zinc finger protein 398 (ZNF398, Accession NP_(—)065832.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF398 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF398, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF398 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8530, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 398 (ZNF398, Accession NP_(—)065832.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF398.

ZNF409 (Accession NP_(—)055709.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF409 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF409,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF409 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ZNF409 (AccessionNP_(—)055709.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF409.

ZNF431 (Accession XP_(—)086098.2) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF431 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF431,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF431 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8477, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ZNF431 (AccessionXP_(—)086098.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF431.

ZNF432 (Accession NP_(—)055465.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF432 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF432,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF432 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ZNF432 (AccessionNP_(—)055465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF432.

ZNF440 (Accession NP_(—)689570.1) is another GAM7776 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF440 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF440,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF440 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7776 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of ZNF440 (AccessionNP_(—)689570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF440.

Zinc finger protein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_068735.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF70 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF70, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF70 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17076, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_(—)068735.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF70.

Zinc finger protein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_852101.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF70 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF70, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF70 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17076, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 70 (cos17) (ZNF70, Accession NP_(—)852101.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF70.

Zinc finger protein 74 (cos52) (ZNF74, Accession NP_003417.1) is anotherGAM7776 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF74 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF74, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF74BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12340, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7776 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:246.

Another function of GAM7776 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 74 (cos52) (ZNF74, Accession NP_(—)003417.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7776 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF74.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 7809 (GAM7809), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM7809 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM7809 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM7809 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM7809 gene encodes a GAM7809 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM7809 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7809 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:180, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM7809 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM7809 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM7809 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM7809 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:180, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM7809folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM7809 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA is designated SEQID:398, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM7809 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM7809 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM7809target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM7809 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM7809 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM7809 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM7809 target RNA into GAM7809 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM7809 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM7809 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM7809 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM7809 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM7809 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM7809 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM7809 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM7809 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Apoptotic protease activating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1)is a GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APAF1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by APAF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of APAF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11564, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

A function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)001151.1), a gene whichfunctions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads to caspase 9dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may be associated withCancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Apoptotic proteaseactivating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)037361.1) is another GAM7809target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APAF1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APAF1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APAF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11564, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Apoptoticprotease activating factor (APAF1, Accession NP_(—)037361.1), a genewhich functions in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway that leads tocaspase 9 dependent activation of caspase 3 and therefore may beassociated with Cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Cancer, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with APAF1.

The function of APAF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. C10orf5 (AccessionNP_(—)848931.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C10orf5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C10orf5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C10orf5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3002, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of C10orf5(Accession NP_(—)848931.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C10orf5.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 173 (C20orf173, AccessionNP_(—)543018.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf173 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf173, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf173 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8641,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 173 (C20orf173, Accession NP_(—)543018.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf173.

Chromosome 8 open reading frame 7 (C8orf7, Accession XP_(—)088376.1) isanother GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C8orf7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C8orf7, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC8orf7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2030, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 8 openreading frame 7 (C8orf7, Accession XP_(—)088376.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C8orf7.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 1 (CCL1, Accession NP_(—)002972.1) isanother GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CCL1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10810, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 1 (CCL1, Accession NP_(—)002972.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCL1.

Cytochrome c oxidase subunit viia polypeptide 2 like (COX7A2L, AccessionNP_(—)004709.2) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. COX7A2L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by COX7A2L, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of COX7A2L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3657, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome coxidase subunit viia polypeptide 2 like (COX7A2L, AccessionNP_004709.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COX7A2L.

Catenin (cadherin-associated protein), delta 1 (CTNND1, AccessionNP_(—)001322.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CTNND1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CTNND1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CTNND1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15144, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Catenin(cadherin-associated protein), delta 1 (CTNND1, Accession NP_001322.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CTNND1.

Dead/h (asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-like helicasehomolog, s. cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_(—)085913.1) is anotherGAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DDX11 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DDX11, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DDX11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7637, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-like helicase homolog, s.cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_(—)085913.1), a gene which could be anATP-dependent DNA-binding helicase and may intervene in cell cycleregulation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DDX11.

The function of DDX11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 39 (DDX39, AccessionNP_(—)620551.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DDX39 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DDX39,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDX39 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8028, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 39 (DDX39, Accession NP_620551.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DDX39.

Diacylglycerol o-acyltransferase homolog 1 (mouse) (DGAT1, AccessionNP_(—)036211.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DGAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DGAT1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DGAT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9487, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Diacylglycerolo-acyltransferase homolog 1 (mouse) (DGAT1, Accession NP_(—)036211.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DGAT1.

Deiodinase, iodothyronine, type ii (DIO2, Accession NP_(—)000784.2) isanother GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DIO2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DIO2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DIO2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17701, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Deiodinase,iodothyronine, type ii (DIO2, Accession NP_(—)000784.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DIO2.

Deiodinase, iodothyronine, type ii (DIO2, Accession NP_(—)054644.1) isanother GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DIO2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DIO2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DIO2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17701, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Deiodinase,iodothyronine, type ii (DIO2, Accession NP_(—)054644.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DIO2.

DKFZp434C0328 (Accession NP_(—)060047.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434C0328 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434C0328, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434C0328 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11265, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434C0328(Accession NP_(—)060047.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434C0328.

DKFZP434L1717 (Accession NP_(—)115512.2) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434L1717 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434L1717, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434L1717 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9242, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434L1717(Accession NP_(—)115512.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434L1717.

DKFZP564O1863 (Accession NP_(—)056448.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564O1863 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564O1863, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564O1863 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4432, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564O1863(Accession NP_(—)056448.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564O1863.

DKFZp761D112 (Accession NP_(—)115673.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761D112 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761D112, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761D112 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7056, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761D112(Accession NP_(—)115673.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761D112.

DKFZp761P1121 (Accession NP_(—)690870.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761P1121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761P1121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761P1121 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15876, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761P1121(Accession NP_(—)690870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761P1121.

Dual specificity phosphatase 16 (DUSP16, Accession XP_(—)039106.1) isanother GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DUSP16BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DUSP16, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDUSP16 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12004, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Dual specificityphosphatase 16 (DUSP16, Accession XP_(—)039106.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DUSP16.

Endothelial differentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 3(EDG3, Accession NP_(—)005217.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EDG3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EDG3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EDG3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16612, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialdifferentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 3 (EDG3,Accession NP_(—)005217.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EDG3.

FLJ12363 (Accession NP_(—)115543.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12363 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12363,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12363 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:766, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12363(Accession NP_(—)115543.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12363.

FLJ22833 (Accession NP_(—)073748.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22833 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22833,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22833 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4756, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22833(Accession NP_(—)073748.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22833.

Forkhead box p1 (FOXP1, Accession NP_(—)116071.2) is another GAM7809target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FOXP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4211, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box p1(FOXP1, Accession NP_(—)116071.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FOXP1.

HGNT-IV-H (Accession NP_(—)037376.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HGNT-IV-H BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHGNT-IV-H, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HGNT-IV-H BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8444, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of HGNT-IV-H(Accession NP_(—)037376.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HGNT-IV-H.

Histamine n-methyltransferase (HNMT, Accession NP_(—)008826.1) isanother GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HNMT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HNMT, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HNMTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:558, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Histaminen-methyltransferase (HNMT, Accession NP_(—)008826.1), a gene whichinactivates histamine by n-methylation and therefore may be associatedwith Caucasian asthmatic. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Caucasian asthmatic, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HNMT.

The function of HNMT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1926.2. HSMPP8 (AccessionXP_(—)167894.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HSMPP8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSMPP8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HSMPP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14992, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of HSMPP8 (AccessionXP_(—)167894.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSMPP8.

Integrin, beta 2 (antigen cd18 (p95), lymphocyte function-associatedantigen 1; macrophage antigen 1 (mac-1) beta subunit) (ITGB2, AccessionNP_(—)000202.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ITGB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITGB2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ITGB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2700, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, beta 2(antigen cd18 (p95), lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1;macrophage antigen 1 (mac-1) beta subunit) (ITGB2, AccessionNP_(—)000202.1), a gene which is involved in cell-cell and cell-matrixinteractions. and therefore is associated with Leukocyte adhesiondeficiency. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Leukocyte adhesion deficiency, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ITGB2.

The function of ITGB2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM842.2. KIAA0471 (AccessionNP_(—)055672.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA0471 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0471, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0471 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9743,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0471(Accession NP_(—)055672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0471.

KIAA0746 (Accession XP_(—)045277.3) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0746 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0746,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0746 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6982, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0746(Accession XP_(—)045277.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0746.

KIAA1018 (Accession NP_(—)055782.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1018 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1018,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1018 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12780, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1018(Accession NP_(—)055782.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1018.

KIAA1671 (Accession XP_(—)037809.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1671 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1671,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1671 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7267, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1671(Accession XP_(—)037809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1671.

KIAA1726 (Accession XP_(—)040860.3) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1726 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1726,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1726 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9351, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1726(Accession XP_(—)040860.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1726.

LOC121838 (Accession XP_(—)071772.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC121838 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC121838, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC121838 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17414, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC121838(Accession XP_(—)071772.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC121838.

LOC130536 (Accession XP_(—)065771.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130536 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130536, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130536 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15342, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC130536(Accession XP_(—)065771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130536.

LOC148709 (Accession XP_(—)086281.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19661, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC148709(Accession XP_(—)086281.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148709.

LOC149600 (Accession XP_(—)097686.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149600 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149600, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149600 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15051, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC149600(Accession XP_(—)097686.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149600.

LOC151057 (Accession XP_(—)097998.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151057 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151057, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151057 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6610, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC151057(Accession XP_(—)097998.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151057.

LOC152200 (Accession XP_(—)098174.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152200 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152200, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152200 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19176, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC152200(Accession XP_(—)098174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152200.

LOC157503 (Accession XP_(—)098767.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157503 BINDING SITE1 and LOC157503BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC157503, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157503BINDING SITE1 and LOC157503 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10657 andSEQ ID:20114 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC157503(Accession XP_(—)098767.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157503.

LOC157567 (Accession XP_(—)088328.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157567 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157567, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157567 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC157567(Accession XP_(—)088328.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157567.

LOC283007 (Accession XP_(—)210849.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283007 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283007, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283007 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14565, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC283007(Accession XP_(—)210849.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283007.

LOC283641 (Accession XP_(—)208764.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283641 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283641, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283641 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9650, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC283641(Accession XP_(—)208764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283641.

LOC284019 (Accession XP_(—)211302.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284019 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284019, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284019 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16558, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC284019(Accession XP_(—)211302.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284019.

LOC284394 (Accession XP_(—)210786.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284394 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284394, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284394 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9920, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC284394(Accession XP_(—)210786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284394.

LOC285219 (Accession XP_(—)209518.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285219 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285219, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285219 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5963, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC285219(Accession XP_(—)209518.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285219.

LOC285483 (Accession XP_(—)209631.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285483 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285483, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285483 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6690, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC285483(Accession XP_(—)209631.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285483.

LOC286039 (Accession XP_(—)209873.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286039 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2701, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC286039(Accession XP_(—)209873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286039.

LOC286163 (Accession XP_(—)209922.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286163 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286163, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286163 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC286163(Accession XP_(—)209922.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286163.

LOC286425 (Accession XP_(—)208420.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286425 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286425, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286425 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13979, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC286425(Accession XP_(—)208420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286425.

LOC338558 (Accession XP_(—)290465.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338558 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338558, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338558 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15746, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC338558(Accession XP_(—)290465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338558.

LOC340184 (Accession XP_(—)295183.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340184 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340184, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340184 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8010, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC340184(Accession XP_(—)295183.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340184.

LOC340408 (Accession XP_(—)291274.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2701, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC340408(Accession XP_(—)291274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340408.

LOC340852 (Accession XP_(—)291740.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340852 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340852, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340852 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19394, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC340852(Accession XP_(—)291740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340852.

LOC345119 (Accession XP_(—)298539.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC345119 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC345119, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC345119 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC345119(Accession XP_(—)298539.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC345119.

LOC346653 (Accession XP_(—)294357.2) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346653 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC346653, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346653 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18192, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC346653(Accession XP_(—)294357.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346653.

LOC349289 (Accession XP_(—)300477.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349289 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349289, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349289 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9015, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC349289(Accession XP_(—)300477.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349289.

LOC56906 (Accession NP_(—)064532.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC56906 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC56906,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC56906 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16105, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC56906(Accession NP_(—)064532.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC56906.

LOC92912 (Accession NP_(—)775740.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92912 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92912,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92912 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11212, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of LOC92912(Accession NP_(—)775740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92912.

MEGF11 (Accession NP_(—)115821.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MEGF11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MEGF11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEGF11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9381, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of MEGF11 (AccessionNP_(—)115821.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MEGF11.

MGC14407 (Accession NP_(—)116297.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14407 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14407,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14407 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10181, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of MGC14407(Accession NP_(—)116297.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14407.

MGC19556 (Accession NP_(—)291029.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC19556 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC19556,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC19556 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4710, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of MGC19556(Accession NP_(—)291029.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC19556.

MGC26647 (Accession NP_(—)689919.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC26647 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC26647,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC26647 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11055, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of MGC26647(Accession NP_(—)689919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC26647.

MGC39616 (Accession NP_(—)775847.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC39616 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39616,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39616 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of MGC39616(Accession NP_(—)775847.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC39616.

MGC4737 (Accession NP_(—)113654.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC4737 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4737,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4737 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13111, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of MGC4737(Accession NP_(—)113654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC4737.

Mhc class ii transactivator (MHC2TA, Accession NP_(—)000237.1) isanother GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MHC2TABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MHC2TA, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMHC2TA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16477, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Mhc class iitransactivator (MHC2TA, Accession NP_(—)000237.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MHC2TA.

Mki67 (fha domain) interacting nucleolar phosphoprotein (MKI67IP,Accession NP_(—)115766.2) is another GAM7809 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MKI67IP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MKI67IP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MKI67IP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14713, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Mki67 (fhadomain) interacting nucleolar phosphoprotein (MKI67IP, AccessionNP_(—)115766.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MKI67IP.

Membrane-spanning 4-domains, subfamily a, member 6a (MS4A6A, AccessionNP_(—)071744.2) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MS4A6A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MS4A6A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MS4A6A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9874, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Membrane-spanning4-domains, subfamily a, member 6a (MS4A6A, Accession NP_(—)071744.2), agene which binds to the fc region of immunoglobulins epsilon.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MS4A6A.

The function of MS4A6A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM180.1. NET-2 (AccessionNP_(—)036470.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NET-2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NET-2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NET-2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14668, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of NET-2 (AccessionNP_(—)036470.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NET-2.

Nuclear factor i/b (NFIB, Accession NP_(—)005587.1) is another GAM7809target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NFIB BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NFIB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NFIB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear factori/b (NFIB, Accession NP_(—)005587.1), a gene which recognizes and bindsthe palindromic sequence 5′-ttggcnnnnngccaa-3′ present in viral andcellular promoters. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NFIB.

The function of NFIB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Neurotrophic tyrosinekinase, receptor, type 2 (NTRK2, Accession NP_(—)006171.2) is anotherGAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NTRK2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by NTRK2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NTRK2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9600, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Neurotrophictyrosine kinase, receptor, type 2 (NTRK2, Accession NP_(—)006171.2), agene which is involved in the development and/or maintenance of thenervous system. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NTRK2.

The function of NTRK2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM120.1. NY-REN-25 (AccessionXP_(—)027116.6) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NY-REN-25 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NY-REN-25, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NY-REN-25 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14494,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of NY-REN-25(Accession XP_(—)027116.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NY-REN-25.

NYD-SP11 (Accession NP_(—)114157.2) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NYD-SP11 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NYD-SP11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NYD-SP11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19585, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of NYD-SP11(Accession NP_(—)114157.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NYD-SP11.

OTOP3 (Accession XP_(—)292588.2) is another GAM7809 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. OTOP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OTOP3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OTOP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of OTOP3 (AccessionXP_(—)292588.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OTOP3.

Piccolo (presynaptic cytomatrix protein) (PCLO, AccessionXP_(—)168530.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PCLO BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCLO, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCLO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17329, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Piccolo(presynaptic cytomatrix protein) (PCLO, Accession XP_(—)168530.1), agene which involves in the cycling of synaptic vesicles. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCLO.

The function of PCLO and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM133.2. Platelet-derivedgrowth factor receptor, beta polypeptide (PDGFRB, AccessionNP_(—)002600.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PDGFRB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDGFRB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PDGFRB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8445, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Platelet-derivedgrowth factor receptor, beta polypeptide (PDGFRB, AccessionNP_(—)002600.1), a gene which Platelet-derived growth factor receptorbeta chain; tyrosine kinase receptor. and therefore may be associatedwith Chronic myeloproliferative diseases. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Chronicmyeloproliferative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PDGFRB.

The function of PDGFRB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM579.1. PDZK3 (AccessionNP_(—)835260.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PDZK3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PDZK3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDZK3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13968, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of PDZK3 (AccessionNP_(—)835260.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDZK3.

PDZK3 (Accession NP_(—)055837.2) is another GAM7809 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDZK3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PDZK3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDZK3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13968, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of PDZK3 (AccessionNP_(—)055837.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDZK3.

Phytanoyl-coa hydroxylase interacting protein (PHYHIP, AccessionNP_(—)055574.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PHYHIP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PHYHIP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PHYHIP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4208, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Phytanoyl-coahydroxylase interacting protein (PHYHIP, Accession NP_(—)055574.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PHYHIP.

PRO0365 (Accession NP_(—)054845.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0365 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0365,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0365 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15355, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of PRO0365(Accession NP_(—)054845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0365.

Prp4 pre-mrna processing factor 4 homolog b (yeast) (PRPF4B, AccessionNP_(—)003904.2) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRPF4B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PRPF4B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRPF4B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11905, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Prp4 pre-mrnaprocessing factor 4 homolog b (yeast) (PRPF4B, Accession NP_003904.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PRPF4B.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, h (PTPRH, AccessionNP_(—)002833.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRH BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTPRH, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTPRH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14651, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, h (PTPRH, Accession NP_(—)002833.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRH.

Ran binding protein 17 (RANBP17, Accession NP_(—)075048.1) is anotherGAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RANBP17 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RANBP17, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RANBP17BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18307, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Ran bindingprotein 17 (RANBP17, Accession NP_(—)075048.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RANBP17.

Reversion-inducing-cysteine-rich protein with kazal motifs (RECK,Accession NP_(—)066934.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RECK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RECK, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RECK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6244, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition ofReversion-inducing-cysteine-rich protein with kazal motifs (RECK,Accession NP_(—)066934.1), a gene which plays a role in regulation ofcancer progression and tumor angiogenesis. and therefore may beassociated with Cancerous tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Cancerous tumors, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with RECK.

The function of RECK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM377.1. Serologically definedcolon cancer antigen 33 (SDCCAG33, Accession NP_(—)005777.2) is anotherGAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SDCCAG33 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SDCCAG33, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SDCCAG33BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6557, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Serologicallydefined colon cancer antigen 33 (SDCCAG33, Accession NP_(—)005777.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SDCCAG33.

Splicing factor, arginine/serine-rich 11 (SFRS11, AccessionNP_(—)004759.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SFRS11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SFRS11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SFRS11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14777, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Splicing factor,arginine/serine-rich 11 (SFRS11, Accession NP_(—)004759.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SFRS11.

Sry (sex determining region y)-box 5 (SOX5, Accession NP_694534.1) isanother GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOX5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SOX5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SOX5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9808, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Sry (sexdetermining region y)-box 5 (SOX5, Accession NP_(—)694534.1), a genewhich binds specifically to the dna sequence 5′-aacaat-3′. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SOX5.

The function of SOX5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM488.1. Sry (sex determiningregion y)-box 5 (SOX5, Accession NP_(—)008871.3) is another GAM7809target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOX5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SOX5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SOX5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9808, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Sry (sexdetermining region y)-box 5 (SOX5, Accession NP_(—)008871.3), a genewhich binds specifically to the dna sequence 5′-aacaat-3′. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SOX5.

The function of SOX5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM488.1. Sry (sex determiningregion y)-box 5 (SOX5, Accession NP_(—)821078.1) is another GAM7809target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOX5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SOX5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SOX5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9808, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Sry (sexdetermining region y)-box 5 (SOX5, Accession NP_(—)821078.1), a genewhich binds specifically to the dna sequence 5′-aacaat-3′. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SOX5.

The function of SOX5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM488.1. Sparc/osteonectin,cwcv and kazal-like domains proteoglycan (testican) (SPOCK, AccessionNP_(—)004589.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SPOCK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPOCK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SPOCK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10241, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition ofSparc/osteonectin, cwcv and kazal-like domains proteoglycan (testican)(SPOCK, Accession NP_(—)004589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SPOCK.

SRGAP2 (Accession NP_(—)055665.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SRGAP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRGAP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRGAP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14316, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of SRGAP2 (AccessionNP_(—)055665.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SRGAP2.

STAF65(gamma) (Accession NP_(—)055675.1) is another GAM7809 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. STAF65(gamma) BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTAF65(gamma), corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSTAF65(gamma) BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1623, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of STAF65(gamma)(Accession NP_(—)055675.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with STAF65(gamma).

Start domain containing 4, sterol regulated (STARD4, AccessionNP_(—)631903.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. STARD4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STARD4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of STARD4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7431, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Start domaincontaining 4, sterol regulated (STARD4, Accession NP_(—)631903.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with STARD4.

Taf1-like rna polymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associatedfactor, 210 kda (TAF1L, Accession NP_(—)722516.1) is another GAM7809target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAF1L BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TAF1L, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAF1L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10086, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Taf1-like rnapolymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associated factor, 210 kda(TAF1L, Accession NP_(—)722516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TAF1L.

Transforming growth factor, beta-induced, 68 kda (TGFBI, AccessionNP_(—)000349.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TGFBI BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TGFBI, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TGFBI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14063, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Transforminggrowth factor, beta-induced, 68 kda (TGFBI, Accession NP_(—)000349.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TGFBI.

Ttk protein kinase (TTK, Accession NP_(—)003309.2) is another GAM7809target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TTK BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TTK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TTK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10374, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Ttk proteinkinase (TTK, Accession NP_(—)003309.2), a gene which phosphorylatesproteins on serine, threonine, and tyrosine; and is probably associatedwith cell proliferation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TTK.

The function of TTK has been established by previous studies. UsingXenopus egg extracts, Abrieu et al. (2001) isolated a homolog of yeastMps1 and showed that it is a kinetochore-associated kinase whoseactivity is necessary to establish and maintain the mitotic checkpoint.Since high levels of Mad2 (OMIM Ref. No. 601467) overcame checkpointloss in Mps1-depleted extracts, Mps1 acts upstream of Mad2-mediatedinhibition of the anaphase-promoting complex/cyclosome (APC/C). Theauthors stated that Mps1 is essential for the checkpoint because it isrequired for recruitment and retention of active CENPE (OMIM Ref. No.117143) at kinetochores, which in turn is necessary for kinetochoreassociation of Mad1 (OMIM Ref. No. 602686) and Mad2. Fisk and Winey(2001) demonstrated that the mouse Mps1 ortholog, Esk, regulatescentrosome duplication. Endogenous Esk and overexpressed GFP-Esklocalized to centrosomes and kinetochores in mouse cells. Overexpressionof GFP-Esk caused reduplication of centrosomes during S-phase arrest. Incontrast, a kinase-deficient mutant blocked centrosome duplicationaltogether. The authors found that control of centrosome duplication byEsk requires Cdk2 (OMIM Ref. No. 116953). Inhibition of Cdk2 preventedcentrosome reduplication and destabilized Esk, causing its subsequentloss from centrosomes, suggesting that Cdk2 promotes the centrosomeduplication function of Esk by regulating its stability during S phase.Thus, Esk, an in vitro Cdk2 substrate, regulates centrosome duplicationjointly with Cdk2.

Full details of the abovementioned studies are described in thefollowing publications, the disclosure of which are hereby incorporatedby reference:

Abrieu, A.; Magnaghi-Jaulin, L.; Kahana, J. A.; Peter, M.; Castro, A.;Vigneron, S.; Lorca, T.; Cleveland, D. W.; Labbe, J.-C.: Mps1 is akinetochore- associated kinase essential for the vertebrate mitoticcheckpoint. Cell 106:83-93, 2001; and

Fisk, H. A.; Winey, M.: The mouse Mps1p-like kinase regulates centrosomeduplication. Cell 106:95-104, 2001.

Further studies establishing the function and utilities of TTK are foundin John Hopkins OMIM database record ID 604092, and in citedpublications listed in Table 5, which are hereby incorporated byreference. Udp-n-acteylglucosamine pyrophosphorylase 1 (UAP1, AccessionNP_(—)003106.2) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UAP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UAP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UAP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14376, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-n-acteylglucosamine pyrophosphorylase 1 (UAP1, AccessionNP_(—)003106.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UAP1.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, AccessionNP_(—)683713.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR21 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR21,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR21 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9104, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, Accession NP_(—)683713.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR21.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, AccessionNP_(—)112585.2) is another GAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR21 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR21,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR21 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9104, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, Accession NP_(—)112585.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR21.

WFDC13 (Accession NP_(—)742002.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WFDC13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WFDC13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WFDC13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17697, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of WFDC13 (AccessionNP_(—)742002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WFDC13.

ZBTB1 (Accession NP_(—)055765.1) is another GAM7809 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZBTB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZBTB1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZBTB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19264, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7809 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of ZBTB1 (AccessionNP_(—)055765.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7809 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZBTB1.

Zinc finger protein 228 (ZNF228, Accession NP_(—)037512.1) is anotherGAM7809 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF228 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF228, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF228BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14011, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7809 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:398.

Another function of GAM7809 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 228 (ZNF228, Accession NP_(—)037512.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7809 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF228.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 7933 (GAM7933), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM7933 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM7933 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM7933 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM7933 gene encodes a GAM7933 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM7933 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7933 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:145, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part. Nucleotidesequence SEQ ID:145 is located at position 3260217 relative tochromosome 7.

GAM7933 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM7933 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM7933 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM7933 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:145, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM7933folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM7933 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: A) nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA is designated SEQID:203, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM7933 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM7933 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM7933target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM7933 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM7933 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM7933 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM7933 target RNA into GAM7933 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM7933 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM7933 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM7933 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM7933 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM7933 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM7933 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM7933 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM7933 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

A disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain 10 (ADAM10, AccessionNP_(—)001101.1) is a GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ADAM10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADAM10, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ADAM10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17173, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:203.

A function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin andmetalloproteinase domain 10 (ADAM10, Accession NP_(—)001101.1), a genewhich Member of ADAM family of zinc metalloproteases. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAM10.

The function of ADAM10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. A disintegrin-like andmetalloprotease (reprolysin type) with thrombospondin type 1 motif, 13(ADAMTS13, Accession NP_(—)620597.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAMTS13 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ADAMTS13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADAMTS13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11726, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Adisintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 13 (ADAMTS13, Accession NP_(—)620597.1), agene which cleaves aggrecan, a cartilage proteoglycan, and may beinvolved in its turnover. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADAMTS13.

The function of ADAMTS13 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Rho guanine nucleotideexchange factor (gef) 12 (ARHGEF12, Accession NP_(—)056128.1) is anotherGAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARHGEF12 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ARHGEF12, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARHGEF12BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19923, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Rho guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 12 (ARHGEF12, AccessionNP_(—)056128.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARHGEF12.

Bromodomain containing 2 (BRD2, Accession NP_(—)005095.1) is anotherGAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRD2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BRD2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRD2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14556, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Bromodomaincontaining 2 (BRD2, Accession NP_(—)005095.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRD2.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 21 (C1orf21, Accession NP_(—)110433.1)is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf21BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf21, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C1orf21 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12125, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 21 (C1orf21, Accession NP_(—)110433.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf21.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 28 (CCL28, Accession NP_(—)062820.1) isanother GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL28BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCL28, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CCL28 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10807,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 28 (CCL28, Accession NP_(—)062820.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL28.

Centaurin, delta 1 (CENTD1, Accession NP_(—)631921.1) is another GAM7933target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CENTD1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CENTD1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CENTD1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9614, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Centaurin, delta1 (CENTD1, Accession NP_(—)631921.1), a gene which is nvolved in cellsignaling/communication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CENTD1.

The function of CENTD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. Crebbp/ep300inhibitory protein 1 (CRI1, Accession NP_(—)055150.1) is another GAM7933target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRI1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CRI1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRI1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16632, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Crebbp/ep300inhibitory protein 1 (CRI1, Accession NP_(—)055150.1), a gene whichregulates cell cycle as well as tissue-specific transcription anddifferentiation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CRI1.

The function of CRI1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM229.1. DKFZp547J144(Accession XP_(—)091486.2) is another GAM7933 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547J144 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547J144, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547J144 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4932, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547J144(Accession XP_(—)091486.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547J144.

DKFZP761M1511 (Accession XP_(—)295135.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP761M1511 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP761M1511, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP761M1511 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16574, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP761M1511(Accession XP_(—)295135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP761M1511.

DKFZp762K222 (Accession XP_(—)048721.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762K222 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762K222, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762K222 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17576, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762K222(Accession XP_(—)048721.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762K222.

Cyclin d binding myb-like transcription factor 1 (DMTF1, AccessionNP_(—)066968.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DMTF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DMTF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMTF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15923, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin d bindingmyb-like transcription factor 1 (DMTF1, Accession NP_(—)066968.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DMTF1.

Egf-like-domain, multiple 5 (EGFL5, Accession XP_(—)098838.1) is anotherGAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EGFL5 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EGFL5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EGFL5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10302, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like-domain,multiple 5 (EGFL5, Accession XP_(—)098838.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EGFL5.

Enamelin (ENAM, Accession NP_(—)114095.1) is another GAM7933 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ENAM BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byENAM, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ENAM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16108, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Enamelin (ENAM,Accession NP_(—)114095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ENAM.

Erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1 like 4b (EPB41L4B, AccessionNP_(—)060894.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EPB41L4B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by EPB41L4B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPB41L4B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4101, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Erythrocytemembrane protein band 4.1 like 4b (EPB41L4B, Accession NP_060894.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EPB41L4B.

Enhancer of zeste homolog 1 (drosophila) (EZH1, AccessionNP_(—)001982.2) is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EZH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EZH1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EZH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4202, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Enhancer of zestehomolog 1 (drosophila) (EZH1, Accession NP_(—)001982.2), a gene whichmay act in transcriptional regulation and heterochromatin maintenance.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EZH1.

The function of EZH1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Fatty-acid-coenzyme aligase, long-chain 4 (FACL4, Accession NP_(—)075266.1) is anotherGAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FACL4 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FACL4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FACL4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7615, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition ofFatty-acid-coenzyme a ligase, long-chain 4 (FACL4, AccessionNP_(—)075266.1) . Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FACL4.

Fatty-acid-coenzyme a ligase, long-chain 4 (FACL4, AccessionNP_(—)004449.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FACL4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FACL4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FACL4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7615, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition ofFatty-acid-coenzyme a ligase, long-chain 4 (FACL4, AccessionNP_(—)004449.1) . Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FACL4.

Fibroblast growth factor 2 (basic) (FGF2, Accession NP_(—)001997.3) isanother GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FGF2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1793, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 2 (basic) (FGF2, Accession NP_(—)001997.3), a gene which theBasic fibroblast growth factor 2; is mitogenic, angiogenic, andneurotrophic factor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FGF2.

The function of FGF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM36.1. FLJ10520 (AccessionNP_(—)060594.2) is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FLJ10520 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10520, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ10520 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17571,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10520(Accession NP_(—)060594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10520.

FLJ10702 (Accession NP_(—)060654.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10702 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10702,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10702 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17057, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10702(Accession NP_(—)060654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10702.

FLJ10874 (Accession NP_(—)060722.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10874 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10874,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10874 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5958, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10874(Accession NP_(—)060722.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10874.

FLJ10891 (Accession NP_(—)060730.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10891 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10891,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10891 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8768, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10891(Accession NP_(—)060730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10891.

FLJ12747 (Accession XP_(—)290972.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12747 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12747,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12747 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13605, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12747(Accession XP_(—)290972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12747.

FLJ12888 (Accession NP_(—)079221.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12888 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12888,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12888 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3021, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12888(Accession NP_(—)079221.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12888.

FLJ13057 (Accession NP_(—)848526.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13057 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13057,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13057 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18278, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13057(Accession NP_(—)848526.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13057.

FLJ13204 (Accession NP_(—)079037.2) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13204 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13204,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13204 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2848, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13204(Accession NP_(—)079037.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13204.

FLJ14675 (Accession NP_(—)116212.3) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14675 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14675,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14675 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14019, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14675(Accession NP_(—)116212.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14675.

FLJ20274 (Accession NP_(—)060206.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20274 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20274,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20274 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19345, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20274(Accession NP_(—)060206.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20274.

FLJ23056 (Accession NP_(—)078858.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23056 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23056,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23056 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17879, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23056(Accession NP_(—)078858.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23056.

FLJ31978 (Accession NP_(—)653270.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31978 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31978,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31978 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1522, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31978(Accession NP_(—)653270.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31978.

FLJ32535 (Accession NP_(—)689760.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32535 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32535,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32535 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8740, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32535(Accession NP_(—)689760.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32535.

FLJ32685 (Accession NP_(—)689747.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32685 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32685,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32685 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14845, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32685(Accession NP_(—)689747.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32685.

FLJ39370 (Accession NP_(—)689613.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39370 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39370,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39370 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8161, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39370(Accession NP_(—)689613.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39370.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) a receptor, pi (GABRP, AccessionNP_(—)055026.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABRP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GABRP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GABRP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9698, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) a receptor, pi (GABRP, AccessionNP_(—)055026.1), a gene which mediates neuronal inhibition by binding tothe gaba/benzodiazepine receptor and opening an integral chloridechannel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GABRP.

The function of GABRP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM295.1. Gdp dissociationinhibitor 2 (GDI2, Accession NP_(—)001485.2) is another GAM7933 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GDI2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGDI2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GDI2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3115, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Gdp dissociationinhibitor 2 (GDI2, Accession NP_(—)001485.2), a gene which regulates thegdp/gtp exchange reaction of most rab proteins by inhibiting thedissociation of gdp from them, and the subsequent binding of gtp tothem. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GDI2.

The function of GDI2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. GPIG4 (AccessionNP_(—)689758.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GPIG4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GPIG4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GPIG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1050, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of GPIG4 (AccessionNP_(—)689758.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GPIG4.

Potassium large conductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily m, betamember 4 (KCNMB4, Accession NP_(—)055320.4) is another GAM7933 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNMB4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byKCNMB4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNMB4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7510, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Potassium largeconductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily m, beta member 4(KCNMB4, Accession NP_(—)055320.4), a gene which regulates gatingkinetics of slow K channels in a Ca-sensitive manner. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNMB4.

The function of KCNMB4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. KIAA0179 (AccessionXP_(—)035973.4) is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA0179 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0179, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0179 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4948,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0179(Accession XP_(—)035973.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0179.

KIAA0218 (Accession NP_(—)055575.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0218 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0218,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0218 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0218(Accession NP_(—)055575.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0218.

KIAA0247 (Accession NP_(—)055549.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0247 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0247,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0247 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13278, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0247(Accession NP_(—)055549.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0247.

KIAA0645 (Accession NP_(—)055477.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0645 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0645,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0645 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3596, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0645(Accession NP_(—)055477.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0645.

KIAA1164 (Accession XP_(—)045358.2) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1164 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1164,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1164 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1382, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1164(Accession XP_(—)045358.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1164.

KIAA1305 (Accession NP_(—)079357.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1305 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1305,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1305 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19660, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1305(Accession NP_(—)079357.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1305.

KIAA1726 (Accession XP_(—)040860.3) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1726 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1726,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1726 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13195, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1726(Accession XP_(—)040860.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1726.

Kinesin-associated protein 3 (KIFAP3, Accession NP_(—)055785.2) isanother GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIFAP3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by KIFAP3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofKIFAP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5824, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition ofKinesin-associated protein 3 (KIFAP3, Accession NP_(—)055785.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KIFAP3.

LOC113612 (Accession XP_(—)054492.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC113612 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC113612, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC113612 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6871, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC113612(Accession XP_(—)054492.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC113612.

LOC145652 (Accession XP_(—)096827.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145652 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145652, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145652 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12056, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC145652(Accession XP_(—)096827.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145652.

LOC153222 (Accession NP_(—)705835.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153222 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153222, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153222 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7489, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC153222(Accession NP_(—)705835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153222.

LOC153883 (Accession XP_(—)087798.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153883 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153883, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153883 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18705, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC153883(Accession XP_(—)087798.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153883.

LOC220926 (Accession XP_(—)166128.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220926 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220926, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220926 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11165, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC220926(Accession XP_(—)166128.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220926.

LOC221035 (Accession XP_(—)167640.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221035 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221035, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221035 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17864, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC221035(Accession XP_(—)167640.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221035.

LOC222674 (Accession XP_(—)167095.3) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222674 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222674, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222674 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4311, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC222674(Accession XP_(—)167095.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222674.

LOC255328 (Accession XP_(—)172920.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255328 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255328, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255328 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10238, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC255328(Accession XP_(—)172920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255328.

LOC256598 (Accession XP_(—)172816.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256598 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256598, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256598 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8974, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC256598(Accession XP_(—)172816.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256598.

LOC257122 (Accession XP_(—)171239.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC257122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC257122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC257122 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12899, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC257122(Accession XP_(—)171239.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC257122.

LOC257408 (Accession XP_(—)171176.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC257408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC257408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC257408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12573, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC257408(Accession XP_(—)171176.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC257408.

LOC282959 (Accession XP_(—)212622.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282959 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282959, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282959 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4311, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC282959(Accession XP_(—)212622.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282959.

LOC283213 (Accession XP_(—)208566.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283213 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283213, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283213 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13264, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC283213(Accession XP_(—)208566.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283213.

LOC283423 (Accession XP_(—)211031.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283423 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283423, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283423 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:492, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC283423(Accession XP_(—)211031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283423.

LOC283715 (Accession XP_(—)208800.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283715 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283715, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283715 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4062, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC283715(Accession XP_(—)208800.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283715.

LOC283731 (Accession XP_(—)211184.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16313, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC283731(Accession XP_(—)211184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283731.

LOC283820 (Accession NP_(—)775885.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283820 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283820, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283820 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC283820(Accession NP_(—)775885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283820.

LOC284647 (Accession XP_(—)211569.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284647 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284647, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284647 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15385, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC284647(Accession XP_(—)211569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284647.

LOC285283 (Accession XP_(—)208017.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285283 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285283, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285283 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8711, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC285283(Accession XP_(—)208017.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285283.

LOC285334 (Accession XP_(—)211844.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285334 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285334, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285334 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19928, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC285334(Accession XP_(—)211844.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285334.

LOC285769 (Accession XP_(—)209755.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285769 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285769BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285769, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285769BINDING SITE1 and LOC285769 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4221 andSEQ ID:8378 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC285769(Accession XP_(—)209755.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285769.

LOC285797 (Accession XP_(—)212026.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285797 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285797, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285797 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC285797(Accession XP_(—)212026.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285797.

LOC285798 (Accession XP_(—)212024.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285798 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285798, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285798 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2760, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC285798(Accession XP_(—)212024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285798.

LOC338981 (Accession XP_(—)294767.2) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338981 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338981, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338981 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:610, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC338981(Accession XP_(—)294767.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338981.

LOC340286 (Accession XP_(—)295200.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340286 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340286, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340286 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17638, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC340286(Accession XP_(—)295200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340286.

LOC348127 (Accession XP_(—)302662.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348127 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348127, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348127 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:610, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC348127(Accession XP_(—)302662.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348127.

LOC348130 (Accession XP_(—)302666.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348130 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348130, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348130 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:610, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC348130(Accession XP_(—)302666.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348130.

LOC348817 (Accession XP_(—)302901.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7451, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC348817(Accession XP_(—)302901.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348817.

LOC349081 (Accession XP_(—)300935.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349081 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349081, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349081 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4500, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC349081(Accession XP_(—)300935.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349081.

LOC349161 (Accession XP_(—)302970.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349161 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349161, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349161 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13194, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of LOC349161(Accession XP_(—)302970.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349161.

Leucine-rich repeat protein, neuronal 3 (LRRN3, AccessionNP_(—)060804.2) is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LRRN3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LRRN3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LRRN3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11739, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Leucine-richrepeat protein, neuronal 3 (LRRN3, Accession NP_(—)060804.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LRRN3.

Leucine zipper, putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, AccessionNP_(—)066300.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LZTS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LZTS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LZTS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5068, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Leucine zipper,putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, Accession NP_(—)066300.1), a genewhich is an essential component of the nucleoskeleton. potential role incrosslinking filaments or anchoring other molecules. it is essential forgrowth. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LZTS1.

The function of LZTS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Mad, mothers againstdecapentaplegic homolog 7 (drosophila) (MADH7, Accession NP_(—)005895.1)is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MADH7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MADH7, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMADH7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2946, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Mad, mothersagainst decapentaplegic homolog 7 (drosophila) (MADH7, AccessionNP_005895.1), a gene which may affect transcription in response toTGF-beta superfamily signaling pathway, inhibits BMP/Smad1 (MADH1)signaling and therefore may be associated with Scleroderma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofScleroderma, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MADH7.

The function of MADH7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM354.1. MAGEG1 (AccessionNP_(—)619649.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAGEG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAGEG1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAGEG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10063, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of MAGEG1 (AccessionNP_(—)619649.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAGEG1.

MGC16733 (Accession NP_(—)291025.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC16733 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16733,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16733 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13414, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of MGC16733(Accession NP_(—)291025.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC16733.

MGC29891 (Accession NP_(—)653219.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29891 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29891,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29891 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9508, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of MGC29891(Accession NP_(—)653219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29891.

MGC5576 (Accession NP_(—)076961.1) is another GAM7933 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC5576 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5576,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5576 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7009, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of MGC5576(Accession NP_(—)076961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC5576.

Matrix metalloproteinase 16 (membrane-inserted) (MMP16, AccessionNP_(—)005932.2) is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MMP16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MMP16,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMP16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5291, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Matrixmetalloproteinase 16 (membrane-inserted) (MMP16, Accession NP_005932.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MMP16.

Nk3 transcription factor related, locus 1 (drosophila) (NKX3-1,Accession NP_(—)006158.2) is another GAM7933 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NKX3-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NKX3-1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NKX3-1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Nk3 transcriptionfactor related, locus 1 (drosophila) (NKX3-1, Accession NP_(—)006158.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NKX3-1.

Nucleoporin 153 kda (NUP153, Accession NP_(—)005115.2) is anotherGAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NUP153 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by NUP153, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUP153BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18750, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoporin 153kda (NUP153, Accession NP_(—)005115.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NUP153.

Pleiomorphic adenoma gene 1 (PLAG1, Accession NP_(—)002646.1) is anotherGAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLAG1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PLAG1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLAG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8200, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Pleiomorphicadenoma gene 1 (PLAG1, Accession NP_(—)002646.1), a gene which containsa zinc finger domain. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PLAG1.

The function of PLAG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Plastin 1 (i isoform)(PLS1, Accession NP_(—)002661.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PLS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PLS1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PLS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14544, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Plastin 1 (iisoform) (PLS1, Accession NP_(—)002661.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PLS1.

PM5 (Accession NP_(—)055102.2) is another GAM7933 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PM5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PM5, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PM5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6496, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of PM5 (AccessionNP_(—)055102.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PM5.

PP35 (Accession NP_(—)853559.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PP35 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byPP35, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PP35 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15536, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of PP35 (AccessionNP_(—)853559.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP35.

PP35 (Accession NP_(—)008947.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PP35 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byPP35, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PP35 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15536, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of PP35 (AccessionNP_(—)008947.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP35.

Protein phosphatase 1d magnesium-dependent, delta isoform (PPM1D,Accession NP_(—)003611.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPM1D BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPM1D,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPM1D BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10407, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1d magnesium-dependent, delta isoform (PPM1D, AccessionNP_(—)003611.1), a gene which might contribute to growth inhibitorypathways activated in response to dna damage in a manner. and thereforemay be associated with Breast cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Breast cancer, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPM1D.

The function of PPM1D and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM2337.1. Protein phosphatase1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 3a (glycogen and sarcoplasmicreticulum binding subunit, skeletal muscle) (PPP1R3A, AccessionNP_(—)002702.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPP1R3A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPP1R3A, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PPP1R3A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:500, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 3a (glycogen andsarcoplasmic reticulum binding subunit, skeletal muscle) (PPP1R3A,Accession NP_(—)002702.1), a gene which regulates phosphatase activitytowards glycogen synthase, active in skeletal muscle and therefore maybe associated with Insulin resistance and glycemia variation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Insulin resistance and glycemia variation, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPP1R3A.

The function of PPP1R3A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Palmitoyl-proteinthioesterase 2 (PPT2, Accession NP_(—)620312.1) is another GAM7933target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPT2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PPT2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PPT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7654, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Palmitoyl-proteinthioesterase 2 (PPT2, Accession NP_(—)620312.1), a gene which is apalmitoyl-protein thioesterase 2 which possesses a different substratespecificity than PPT1. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPT2.

The function of PPT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. PRO0327 (AccessionNP_(—)054844.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRO0327 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0327, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRO0327 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8711, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of PRO0327(Accession NP_(—)054844.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0327.

Proteasome (prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 7 (mov34homolog) (PSMD7, Accession NP_(—)002802.2) is another GAM7933 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSMD7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPSMD7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSMD7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11380, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Proteasome(prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 7 (mov34 homolog) (PSMD7,Accession NP_(—)002802.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PSMD7.

Rab3b, member ras oncogene family (RAB3B, Accession NP_(—)002858.2) isanother GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB3BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB3B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB3B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17468, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Rab3b, member rasoncogene family (RAB3B, Accession NP_(—)002858.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB3B.

Reversion-inducing-cysteine-rich protein with kazal motifs (RECK,Accession NP_(—)066934.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RECK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RECK, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RECK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11196, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition ofReversion-inducing-cysteine-rich protein with kazal motifs (RECK,Accession NP_(—)066934.1), a gene which plays a role in regulation ofcancer progression and tumor angiogenesis. and therefore may beassociated with Cancerous tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Cancerous tumors, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with RECK.

The function of RECK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM377.1. Regulatory factor x, 3(influences hla class ii expression) (RFX3, Accession NP_(—)002910.1) isanother GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RFX3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RFX3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RFX3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19639, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Regulatory factorx, 3 (influences hla class ii expression) (RFX3, Accession NP_002910.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RFX3.

RNAC (Accession NP_(—)005763.2) is another GAM7933 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNAC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNAC, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RNAC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12142, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of RNAC (AccessionNP_(—)005763.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNAC.

Spinocerebellar ataxia 1 (olivopontocerebellar ataxia 1, autosomaldominant, ataxin 1) (SCA1, Accession NP_(—)000323.1) is another GAM7933target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCA1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SCA1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8968, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Spinocerebellarataxia 1 (olivopontocerebellar ataxia 1, autosomal dominant, ataxin 1)(SCA1, Accession NP_(—)000323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SCA1.

SE20-4 (Accession NP_(—)071400.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SE20-4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SE20-4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SE20-4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3595, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of SE20-4 (AccessionNP_(—)071400.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SE20-4.

Sh3-domain binding protein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NP_(—)003014.2) isanother GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3BP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SH3BP2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSH3BP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13854, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domainbinding protein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NP_(—)003014.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SH3BP2.

Seven in absentia homolog 1 (drosophila) (SIAH1, AccessionNP_(—)003022.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SIAH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SIAH1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SIAH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11362, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Seven in absentiahomolog 1 (drosophila) (SIAH1, Accession NP_(—)003022.1), a gene whichmediates a beta-catenin degradation pathway linking p53 activation tocell cycle control. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SIAH1.

The function of SIAH1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM100.1. Sialic acid bindingig-like lectin 8 (SIGLEC8, Accession NP_(—)055257.1) is another GAM7933target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIGLEC8 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SIGLEC8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIGLEC8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18948, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Sialic acidbinding ig-like lectin 8 (SIGLEC8, Accession NP_(—)055257.1), a genewhich is a cell adhesion molecule for postnatal neural development.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIGLEC8.

The function of SIGLEC8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. SKIP (AccessionXP_(—)051221.2) is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SKIP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SKIP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SKIP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13806, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of SKIP (AccessionXP_(—)051221.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SKIP.

Son dna binding protein (SON, Accession NP_(—)115571.1) is anotherGAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SON BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SON, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SON BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7402, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Son dna bindingprotein (SON, Accession NP_(—)115571.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SON.

Spastic paraplegia 7, paraplegin (pure and complicated autosomalrecessive) (SPG7, Accession NP_(—)003110.1) is another GAM7933 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPG7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySPG7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPG7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5110, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Spasticparaplegia 7, paraplegin (pure and complicated autosomal recessive)(SPG7, Accession NP_(—)003110.1), a gene which act as an atp-dependentzinc metallopeptidase. involved in the degradation of sigma-32.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SPG7.

The function of SPG7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1668.1. Syntaxin bindingprotein 1 (STXBP1, Accession NP_(—)003156.1) is another GAM7933 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STXBP1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySTXBP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STXBP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11449, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Syntaxin bindingprotein 1 (STXBP1, Accession NP_(—)003156.1), a gene which may play arole in determining the specificity of intracellular fusion reactions.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with STXBP1.

The function of STXBP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM207.2. Transcription factorap-2 alpha (activating enhancer binding protein 2 alpha) (TFAP2A,Accession NP_(—)003211.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TFAP2A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TFAP2A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TFAP2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8195, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor ap-2 alpha (activating enhancer binding protein 2 alpha) (TFAP2A,Accession NP_(—)003211.1), a gene which may be involved in anterior eyechamber development. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TFAP2A.

The function of TFAP2A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM967.1. UNC5H2 (AccessionNP_(—)734465.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UNC5H2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UNC5H2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UNC5H2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13226, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of UNC5H2 (AccessionNP_(—)734465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UNC5H2.

Wd repeat domain 5b (WDR5B, Accession NP_(—)061942.2) is another GAM7933target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WDR5B BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby WDR5B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WDR5B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20162, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Wd repeat domain5b (WDR5B, Accession NP_(—)061942.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with WDR5B.

Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_579889.1) isanother GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of WHSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12260,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579889.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7933 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. ZFYVE1 (AccessionNP_(—)067083.1) is another GAM7933 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZFYVE1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFYVE1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFYVE1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16631, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7933 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of ZFYVE1 (AccessionNP_(—)067083.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFYVE1.

ZFYVE1 (Accession XP_(—)027302.5) is another GAM7933 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFYVE1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ZFYVE1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFYVE1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16631, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7933 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:203.

Another function of GAM7933 is therefore inhibition of ZFYVE1 (AccessionXP_(—)027302.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7933 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFYVE1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 7957 (GAM7957), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM7957 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM7957 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM7957 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM7957 gene encodes a GAM7957 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM7957 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:42, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM7957 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM7957 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM7957 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM7957 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:42, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM7957folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM7957 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA is designated SEQID:297, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM7957 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM7957 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM7957target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM7957 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM7957 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM7957 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM7957 target RNA into GAM7957 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM7957 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM7957 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM7957 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM7957 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM7957 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM7957 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM7957 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM7957 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

15E1.2 (Accession XP_(—)290596.1) is a GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. 15E1.2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by 15E1.2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of 15E1.2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13155, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

A function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of 15E1.2 (AccessionXP_(—)290596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith 15E1.2.

3PAP (Accession NP_(—)061934.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. 3PAP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by 3PAP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of 3PAP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:868, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of 3PAP (AccessionNP_(—)061934.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith 3PAP.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 13 (ABCC13,Accession NP_(—)742021.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ABCC13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ABCC13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCC13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2331, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 13 (ABCC13, AccessionNP_(—)742021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABCC13.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family f (gcn20), member 2 (ABCF2, AccessionNP_(—)009120.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ABCF2 BINDING SITE1 and ABCF2 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ABCF2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCF2BINDING SITE1 and ABCF2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7251 and SEQID:3809 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family f (gcn20), member 2 (ABCF2, AccessionNP_(—)009120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABCF2.

V-abl abelson murine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 1 (ABL1, AccessionNP_(—)005148.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ABL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4947, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of V-abl abelsonmurine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 1 (ABL1, AccessionNP_(—)005148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABL1.

V-abl abelson murine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 1 (ABL1, AccessionNP_(—)009297.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ABL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4947, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of V-abl abelsonmurine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 1 (ABL1, AccessionNP_(—)009297.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABL1.

Actin binding lim protein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)002304.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABLIM1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABLIM1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABLIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16503, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Actin binding limprotein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)002304.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABLIM1.

Actin binding lim protein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006711.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABLIM1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABLIM1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABLIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16503, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Actin binding limprotein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006711.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABLIM1.

Actin binding lim protein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006710.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABLIM1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABLIM1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABLIM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16503, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Actin binding limprotein 1 (ABLIM1, Accession NP_(—)006710.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ABLIM1.

ACATE2 (Accession NP_(—)036464.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ACATE2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACATE2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACATE2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10237, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ACATE2 (AccessionNP_(—)036464.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ACATE2.

Angiotensin i converting enzyme (peptidyl-dipeptidase a) 1 (ACE,Accession NP_(—)690044.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ACE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byACE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Angiotensin iconverting enzyme (peptidyl-dipeptidase a) 1 (ACE, AccessionNP_(—)690044.1), a gene which Angiotensin I-converting enzyme(dipeptidyl carboxypeptidase 1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ACE.

The function of ACE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. A disintegrin-like andmetalloprotease (reprolysin type) with thrombospondin type 1 motif, 12(ADAMTS12, Accession NP_(—)112217.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAMTS12 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADAMTS12,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADAMTS12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7897, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Adisintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 12 (ADAMTS12, Accession NP_(—)112217.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAMTS12.

A disintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 4 (ADAMTS4, Accession NP_(—)005090.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAMTS4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ADAMTS4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADAMTS4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15594, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Adisintegrin-like and metalloprotease (reprolysin type) withthrombospondin type 1 motif, 4 (ADAMTS4, Accession NP_(—)005090.1), agene which cleaves aggrecan, a cartilage proteoglycan, and may beinvolved in its turnover. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADAMTS4.

The function of ADAMTS4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. ADAR3 (AccessionNP_(—)061172.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ADAR3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADAR3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ADAR3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6712, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ADAR3 (AccessionNP_(—)061172.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ADAR3.

Adenosine deaminase, trna-specific 1 (ADAT1, Accession NP_036223.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAT1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ADAT1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofADAT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15089, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Adenosinedeaminase, trna-specific 1 (ADAT1, Accession NP_(—)036223.1), a genewhich TRNA-specific adenosine deaminase; deaminates A(37) in theanticodon loop of tRNA(Ala). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADAT1.

The function of ADAT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM236.1. Adenylate cyclase 1(brain) (ADCY1, Accession NP_(—)066939.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCY1 BINDING SITE1 and ADCY1BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ADCY1, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ADCY1 BINDING SITE1 and ADCY1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:18690 and SEQ ID:17764 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase1 (brain) (ADCY1, Accession NP_(—)066939.1), a gene which acalmodulin-sensitive adenylyl cyclase. it may play a role in memoryacquisition and learning. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADCY1.

The function of ADCY1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. Adenylate cyclaseactivating polypeptide 1 (pituitary) (ADCYAP1, Accession NP_(—)001108.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCYAP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ADCYAP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADCYAP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13163, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclaseactivating polypeptide 1 (pituitary) (ADCYAP1, Accession NP_001108.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ADCYAP1.

Alcohol dehydrogenase 4 (class ii), pi polypeptide (ADH4, AccessionNP_(—)000661.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ADH4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADH4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ADH4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8767, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Alcoholdehydrogenase 4 (class ii), pi polypeptide (ADH4, AccessionNP_(—)000661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ADH4.

AF020591 (Accession NP_(—)055295.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. AF020591 BINDING SITE1 and AF020591BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by AF020591, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AF020591BINDING SITE1 and AF020591 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5252 and SEQID:10612 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of AF020591(Accession NP_(—)055295.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AF020591.

Agmatine ureohydrolase (agmatinase) (AGMAT, Accession NP_(—)079034.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AGMATBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by AGMAT, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofAGMAT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17097, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Agmatineureohydrolase (agmatinase) (AGMAT, Accession NP_(—)079034.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AGMAT.

Agouti related protein homolog (mouse) (AGRP, Accession NP_(—)001129.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AGRPBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by AGRP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AGRP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6741, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Agouti relatedprotein homolog (mouse) (AGRP, Accession NP_(—)001129.1), a gene whichplays a role in weight homeostasis. and therefore may be associated withObesity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Obesity, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AGRP.

The function of AGRP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM385.2. Aryl hydrocarbonreceptor (AHR, Accession NP_(—)001612.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. AHR BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AHR,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AHR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4150, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Aryl hydrocarbonreceptor (AHR, Accession NP_(—)001612.1), a gene which plays a role inmodulating carcinogenesis through the induction ofxenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes and therefore may be associated withStomach tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Stomach tumors, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with AHR.

The function of AHR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Aryl hydrocarbonreceptor interacting protein-like 1 (AIPL1, Accession NP_(—)055151.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AIPL1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by AIPL1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofAIPL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14786, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Aryl hydrocarbonreceptor interacting protein-like 1 (AIPL1, Accession NP_(—)055151.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AIPL1.

Autoimmune regulator (automimmune polyendocrinopathy candidiasisectodermal dystrophy) (AIRE, Accession NP_(—)000374.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AIRE BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AIRE, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AIRE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18688, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Autoimmuneregulator (automimmune polyendocrinopathy candidiasis ectodermaldystrophy) (AIRE, Accession NP_(—)000374.1), a gene which Putativetranscription factor; contains two PHD- type zinc finger motifs. andtherefore is associated with Autoimmune poly-endocrinopathy syndrome.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Autoimmune poly-endocrinopathy syndrome, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AIRE.

The function of AIRE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. A kinase (prka) anchorprotein 11 (AKAP11, Accession NP_(—)652761.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AKAP11 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by AKAP11, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AKAP11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3323, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of A kinase (prka)anchor protein 11 (AKAP11, Accession NP_(—)652761.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AKAP11.

Aldo-keto reductase family 1, member b10 (aldose reductase) (AKR1B10,Accession NP_(—)064695.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AKR1B10 BINDING SITE1 and AKR1B10 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby AKR1B10, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AKR1B10 BINDING SITE1and AKR1B10 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10437 and SEQ ID:15089respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Aldo-ketoreductase family 1, member b10 (aldose reductase) (AKR1B10, AccessionNP_(—)064695.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AKR1B10.

Aldo-keto reductase family 1, member d1 (delta4-3-ketosteroid-5-beta-reductase) (AKR1D1, Accession NP_(—)005980.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AKR1D1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by AKR1D1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofAKR1D1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19497, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Aldo-ketoreductase family 1, member d1 (delta 4-3-ketosteroid-5-beta-reductase)(AKR1D1, Accession NP_(—)005980.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with AKR1D1.

Aldehyde dehydrogenase 3 family, member b1 (ALDH3B1, AccessionNP_(—)000685.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALDH3B1 BINDING SITE1 through ALDH3B1 BINDING SITE3 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by ALDH3B1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALDH3B1 BINDING SITE1through ALDH3B1 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15516, SEQ ID:14700 andSEQ ID:10057 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 3 family, member b1 (ALDH3B1, Accession NP_(—)000685.1), agene which may play a major role in the detoxification of aldehydesgenerated by alcohol metabolism and lipid peroxidation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH3B1.

The function of ALDH3B1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Aldehyde dehydrogenase5 family, member a1 (succinate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase) (ALDH5A1,Accession NP_(—)733936.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ALDH5A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ALDH5A1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALDH5A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6817, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 5 family, member a1 (succinate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase)(ALDH5A1, Accession NP_(—)733936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ALDH5A1.

Aldehyde dehydrogenase 5 family, member a1 (succinate-semialdehydedehydrogenase) (ALDH5A1, Accession NP_(—)001071.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALDH5A1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ALDH5A1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ALDH5A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6817, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 5 family, member a1 (succinate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase)(ALDH5A1, Accession NP_(—)001071.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ALDH5A1.

Aldehyde dehydrogenase 8 family, member a1 (ALDH8A1, AccessionNP_(—)739577.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALDH8A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ALDH8A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALDH8A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15129, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 8 family, member a1 (ALDH8A1, Accession NP_(—)739577.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH8A1.

Aldehyde dehydrogenase 8 family, member a1 (ALDH8A1, AccessionNP_(—)072090.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALDH8A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ALDH8A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALDH8A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15129, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 8 family, member a1 (ALDH8A1, Accession NP_(—)072090.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH8A1.

Alkaline phosphatase, placental (regan isozyme) (ALPP, AccessionNP_(—)001623.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALPP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALPP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ALPP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15341, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Alkalinephosphatase, placental (regan isozyme) (ALPP, Accession NP_(—)001623.2),a gene which is a placental alkaline phosphatase. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ALPP.

The function of ALPP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM206.1. Reserved (ALS2CR9,Accession NP_(—)079528.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ALS2CR9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALS2CR9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALS2CR9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Reserved(ALS2CR9, Accession NP_(—)079528.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ALS2CR9.

Ac-like transposable element (ALTE, Accession NP_(—)004720.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ALTE BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ALTE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALTEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6238, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Ac-liketransposable element (ALTE, Accession NP_(—)004720.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ALTE.

ANAPC7 (Accession NP_(—)057322.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ANAPC7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ANAPC7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANAPC7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17768, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ANAPC7 (AccessionNP_(—)057322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ANAPC7.

ANKFY1 (Accession NP_(—)057460.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ANKFY1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ANKFY1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANKFY1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17805, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ANKFY1 (AccessionNP_(—)057460.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ANKFY1.

Ankylosis, progressive homolog (mouse) (ANKH, Accession NP_(—)473368.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANKHBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ANKH, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ANKH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6937, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Ankylosis,progressive homolog (mouse) (ANKH, Accession NP_(—)473368.1), a genewhich regulates intra- and extracellular levels of inorganicpyrophosphate (ppi), probably functioning as ppi transporter. andtherefore is associated with Craniometaphyseal dysplasia. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofCraniometaphyseal dysplasia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ANKH.

The function of ANKH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.2. Acyloxyacyl hydrolase(neutrophil) (AOAH, Accession NP_(—)001628.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AOAH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAOAH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AOAH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Acyloxyacylhydrolase (neutrophil) (AOAH, Accession NP_(—)001628.1), a gene whichremoves the secondary (acyloxyacyl-linked) fatty acyl chains from thelipid a region of bacterial lipopolysaccharides. and therefore may beassociated with Gram-negative bacterium infection. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofGram-negative bacterium infection., and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with AOAH.

The function of AOAH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1255.2. Ap1 gamma subunitbinding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)542118.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AP1GBP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AP1GBP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP1GBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9627, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Ap1 gamma subunitbinding protein 1 (AP1GBP1, Accession NP_(—)542118.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1GBP1.

AP1S3 (Accession NP_(—)848929.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AP1S3 BINDING SITE1 and AP1S3 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AP1S3, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP1S3 BINDING SITE1 and AP1S3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:10435 and SEQ ID:14818 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of AP1S3 (AccessionNP_(—)848929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith AP1S3.

Adaptor-related protein complex 4, sigma 1 subunit (AP4S1, AccessionNP_(—)009008.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AP4S1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AP4S1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP4S1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17888, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 4, sigma 1 subunit (AP4S1, Accession NP_(—)009008.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP4S1.

APBB3 (Accession NP_(—)006042.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APBB3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APBB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APBB3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:479, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of APBB3 (AccessionNP_(—)006042.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APBB3.

APBB3 (Accession NP_(—)573422.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APBB3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APBB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APBB3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:479, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of APBB3 (AccessionNP_(—)573422.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APBB3.

APBB3 (Accession NP_(—)573419.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APBB3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APBB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APBB3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:479, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of APBB3 (AccessionNP_(—)573419.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APBB3.

APBB3 (Accession NP_(—)573420.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APBB3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APBB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APBB3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:479, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of APBB3 (AccessionNP_(—)573420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APBB3.

APBB3 (Accession NP_(—)573418.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APBB3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APBB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APBB3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:479, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of APBB3 (AccessionNP_(—)573418.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APBB3.

APBB3 (Accession NP_(—)573421.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APBB3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APBB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APBB3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:479, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of APBB3 (AccessionNP_(—)573421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APBB3.

APG10L (Accession NP_(—)113670.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APG10L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APG10L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APG10L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10656, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of APG10L (AccessionNP_(—)113670.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APG10L.

Apolipoprotein b mrna editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3a(APOBEC3A, Accession NP_(—)663745.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. APOBEC3A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APOBEC3A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOBEC3A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein bmrna editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3a (APOBEC3A, AccessionNP_(—)663745.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APOBEC3A.

Apolipoprotein b mrna editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3f(APOBEC3F, Accession NP_(—)660341.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. APOBEC3F BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APOBEC3F,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOBEC3F BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10042, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein bmrna editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3f (APOBEC3F, AccessionNP_(—)660341.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APOBEC3F.

Apolipoprotein l, 1 (APOL1, Accession NP_(—)663318.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. APOL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by APOL1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof APOL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4061, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,1 (APOL1, Accession NP_(—)663318.1), a gene which may participate inreverse cholesterol transport from peripheral cells to the liver. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APOL1.

The function of APOL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Apolipoprotein l, 1(APOL1, Accession NP_(—)003652.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APOL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APOL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APOL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4061, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Apolipoprotein l,1 (APOL1, Accession NP_(—)003652.2), a gene which may participate inreverse cholesterol transport from peripheral cells to the liver. andtherefore may be associated with Schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with APOL1.

The function of APOL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. APXL2 (AccessionNP_(—)597713.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. APXL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APXL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of APXL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14254, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of APXL2 (AccessionNP_(—)597713.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APXL2.

Rac/cdc42 guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 6 (ARHGEF6, AccessionNP_(—)004831.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF6, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARHGEF6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14790,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Rac/cdc42 guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 6 (ARHGEF6, Accession NP_(—)004831.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHGEF6.

ARLTS1 (Accession NP_(—)612459.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARLTS1 BINDING SITE1 and ARLTS1 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby ARLTS1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARLTS1 BINDING SITE1 andARLTS1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1904 and SEQ ID:11695respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ARLTS1 (AccessionNP_(—)612459.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARLTS1.

Aryl-hydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator 2 (ARNT2, AccessionNP_(—)055677.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARNT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARNT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ARNT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13998, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Aryl-hydrocarbonreceptor nuclear translocator 2 (ARNT2, Accession NP_(—)055677.1), agene which specifically recognizes the xenobiotic response element(xre). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARNT2.

The function of ARNT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. Ankyrin repeat and socsbox-containing 8 (ASB8, Accession NP_(—)077000.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ASB8 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ASB8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASB8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4423, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 8 (ASB8, Accession NP_(—)077000.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB8.

ASK (Accession NP_(—)006707.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ASK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASK, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ASK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:838, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ASK (AccessionNP_(—)006707.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ASK.

Astrotactin 2 (ASTN2, Accession NP_(—)054729.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ASTN2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby ASTN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASTN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14819, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Astrotactin 2(ASTN2, Accession NP_(—)054729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ASTN2.

Atpase, na+/k+ transporting, alpha 2 (+) polypeptide (ATP1A2, AccessionNP_(—)000693.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP1A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP1A2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP1A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15326, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, na+/k+transporting, alpha 2 (+) polypeptide (ATP1A2, AccessionNP_(—)000693.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP1A2.

Atpase, (na+)/k+ transporting, beta 4 polypeptide (ATP1B4, AccessionNP_(—)036201.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ATP1B4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP1B4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ATP1B4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13338, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, (na+)/k+transporting, beta 4 polypeptide (ATP1B4, Accession NP_(—)036201.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ATP1B4.

Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)068713.2) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1792, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)068713.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

Axl receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)001690.2) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AXL BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by AXL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof AXL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1792, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Axl receptortyrosine kinase (AXL, Accession NP_(—)001690.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with AXL.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 2(B4GALT2, Accession NP_(—)003771.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. B4GALT2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by B4GALT2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B4GALT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2774, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 2(B4GALT2, Accession NP_(—)003771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with B4GALT2.

Udp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 2(B4GALT2, Accession NP_(—)085076.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. B4GALT2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by B4GALT2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B4GALT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2774, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-gal:betaglcnac beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase, polypeptide 2(B4GALT2, Accession NP_(—)085076.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with B4GALT2.

BANP (Accession NP_(—)524576.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BANP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byBANP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BANP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13451, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of BANP (AccessionNP_(—)524576.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BANP.

BANP (Accession NP_(—)060339.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BANP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byBANP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BANP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13451, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of BANP (AccessionNP_(—)060339.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BANP.

Breast cancer anti-estrogen resistance 1 (BCAR1, AccessionNP_(—)055382.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BCAR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BCAR1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BCAR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16661, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Breast canceranti-estrogen resistance 1 (BCAR1, Accession NP_(—)055382.1), a genewhich plays a role for tyrosine-kinase-based signaling to cell adhesion.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BCAR1.

The function of BCAR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. Breast carcinomaamplified sequence 1 (BCAS1, Accession NP_(—)003648.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BCAS1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by BCAS1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BCAS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13893, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Breast carcinomaamplified sequence 1 (BCAS1, Accession NP_(—)003648.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BCAS1.

Bifunctional apoptosis regulator (BFAR, Accession NP_(—)057645.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BFAR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by BFAR, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BFARBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15922, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Bifunctionalapoptosis regulator (BFAR, Accession NP_(—)057645.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BFAR.

Betaine-homocysteine methyltransferase 2 (BHMT2, AccessionNP_(—)060084.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BHMT2 BINDING SITE1 and BHMT2 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by BHMT2,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BHMT2 BINDING SITE1 andBHMT2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5830 and SEQ ID:10571respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofBetaine-homocysteine methyltransferase 2 (BHMT2, AccessionNP_(—)060084.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BHMT2.

Baculoviral iap repeat-containing 1 (BIRC1, Accession NP_004527.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BIRC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BIRC1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBIRC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12796, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Baculoviral iaprepeat-containing 1 (BIRC1, Accession NP_(—)004527.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BIRC1.

Baculoviral iap repeat-containing 5 (survivin) (BIRC5, AccessionNP_(—)001159.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BIRC5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BIRC5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BIRC5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1829, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Baculoviral iaprepeat-containing 5 (survivin) (BIRC5, Accession NP_(—)001159.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BIRC5.

Basic, immunoglobulin-like variable motif containing (BIVM, AccessionNP_060163.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BIVM BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BIVM, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BIVM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14233, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Basic,immunoglobulin-like variable motif containing (BIVM, AccessionNP_(—)060163.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BIVM.

BMF (Accession NP_(—)277038.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BMF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BMF, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of BMF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1509, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of BMF (AccessionNP_(—)277038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BMF.

Bone morphogenetic protein 8 (osteogenic protein 2) (BMP8, AccessionNP_(—)001711.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BMP8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BMP8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BMP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11740, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Bonemorphogenetic protein 8 (osteogenic protein 2) (BMP8, AccessionNP_(—)001711.2), a gene which plays a role in calcium regulation andbone homeostasis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BMP8.

The function of BMP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1.3′(2′), 5′-bisphosphatenucleotidase 1 (BPNT1, Accession XP_(—)035738.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BPNT1 BINDING SITE1 andBPNT1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BPNT1, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BPNT1 BINDING SITE1 and BPNT1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:3936 and SEQ ID:3605 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of 3′(2′),5′-bisphosphate nucleotidase 1 (BPNT1, Accession XP_(—)035738.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BPNT1.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009229.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE1 and BRCA1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE1 andBRCA1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19976 and SEQ ID:19976respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009229.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009231.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE1 and BRCA1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE1 andBRCA1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19976 and SEQ ID:19976respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009231.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009232.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE1 and BRCA1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE1 andBRCA1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19976 and SEQ ID:19976respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009232.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009230.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE1 and BRCA1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE1 andBRCA1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19976 and SEQ ID:19976respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009230.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009235.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE1 and BRCA1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE1 andBRCA1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19976 and SEQ ID:19976respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009235.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009236.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE1 and BRCA1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE1 andBRCA1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19976 and SEQ ID:9421respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009236.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009225.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE1 and BRCA1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE1 andBRCA1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19976 and SEQ ID:19976respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009225.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

Btb (poz) domain containing 5 (BTBD5, Accession NP_(—)060128.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTBD5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BTBD5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBTBD5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1201, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Btb (poz) domaincontaining 5 (BTBD5, Accession NP_(—)060128.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BTBD5.

Butyrophilin, subfamily 3, member a2 (BTN3A2, Accession NP_(—)008978.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTN3A2BINDING SITE1 and BTN3A2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by BTN3A2, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BTN3A2 BINDING SITE1 and BTN3A2 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:14305 and SEQ ID:15108 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Butyrophilin,subfamily 3, member a2 (BTN3A2, Accession NP_(—)008978.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BTN3A2.

Chromosome 12 open reading frame 2 (C12orf2, Accession NP_(—)009142.2)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C12orf2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C12orf2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C12orf2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9765, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 12open reading frame 2 (C12orf2, Accession NP_(—)009142.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C12orf2.

Chromosome 13 open reading frame 1 (C13orf1, Accession NP_(—)065189.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C13orf1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C13orf1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C13orf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13358, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 13open reading frame 1 (C13orf1, Accession NP_(—)065189.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C13orf1.

C14orf102 (Accession NP_(—)060440.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf102 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf102, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf102 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11463, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of C14orf102(Accession NP_(—)060440.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf102.

C14orf105 (Accession NP_(—)060638.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf105 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf105, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf105 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13632, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of C14orf105(Accession NP_(—)060638.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf105.

C14orf117 (Accession NP_(—)061148.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf117 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf117, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf117 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of C14orf117(Accession NP_(—)061148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf117.

C14orf139 (Accession NP_(—)078909.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf139 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf139, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf139 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19330, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of C14orf139(Accession NP_(—)078909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf139.

C14orf143 (Accession NP_(—)660274.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf143 BINDING SITE1 and C14orf143BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by C14orf143, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf143BINDING SITE1 and C14orf143 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2780 andSEQ ID:4559 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of C14orf143(Accession NP_(—)660274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf143.

Chromosome 14 open reading frame 23 (C14orf23, Accession XP_(—)096757.2)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf23BINDING SITE1 and C14orf23 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by C14orf23, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C14orf23 BINDING SITE1 and C14orf23 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:13155 and SEQ ID:8019 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 14open reading frame 23 (C14orf23, Accession XP_(—)096757.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C14orf23.

C14orf24 (Accession NP_(—)775878.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf24 BINDING SITE1 and C14orf24BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by C14orf24, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf24BINDING SITE1 and C14orf24 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7122 and SEQID:16828 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of C14orf24(Accession NP_(—)775878.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf24.

Chromosome 14 open reading frame 4 (C14orf4, Accession XP_(—)041104.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C14orf4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C14orf4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10582, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 14open reading frame 4 (C14orf4, Accession XP_(—)041104.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C14orf4.

Chromosome 14 open reading frame 43 (C14orf43, Accession XP_(—)040343.3)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf43BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C14orf43, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C14orf43 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14786, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 14open reading frame 43 (C14orf43, Accession XP_(—)040343.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C14orf43.

Chromosome 14 open reading frame 46 (C14orf46, Accession XP_(—)040376.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf46BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C14orf46, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C14orf46 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4702, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 14open reading frame 46 (C14orf46, Accession XP_(—)040376.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C14orf46.

C14orf70 (Accession XP_(—)211096.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf70 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf70,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf70 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of C14orf70(Accession XP_(—)211096.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf70.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by C1orf24, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C1orf24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:10419, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 24 (C1orf24, Accession NP_(—)443198.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf24.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 33 (C1orf33, Accession NP_(—)057267.2)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf33BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf33, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C1orf33 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15057, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 33 (C1orf33, Accession NP_(—)057267.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf33.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 34 (C1orf34, Accession XP_(—)027172.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf34BINDING SITE1 and C1orf34 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by C1orf34, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C1orf34 BINDING SITE1 and C1orf34 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:18827 and SEQ ID:18691 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 34 (C1orf34, Accession XP_(—)027172.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf34.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 108 (C20orf108, AccessionNP_(—)543011.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf108 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf108, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf108 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9763,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 108 (C20orf108, Accession NP_(—)543011.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf108.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 12 (C20orf12, Accession NP_(—)060622.2)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf12, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4680, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 12 (C20orf12, Accession NP_(—)060622.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf12.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 142 (C20orf142, AccessionXP_(—)300782.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf142 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf142, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf142 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12434,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 142 (C20orf142, Accession XP_(—)300782.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf142.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 172 (C20orf172, AccessionNP_(—)079194.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf172 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf172, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf172 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5441,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 172 (C20orf172, Accession NP_(—)079194.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf172.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 175 (C20orf175, AccessionNP_(—)543019.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf175 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf175, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf175 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2547,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 175 (C20orf175, Accession NP_(—)543019.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf175.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 177 (C20orf177, AccessionXP_(—)290955.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf177 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf177, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf177 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18683,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 177 (C20orf177, Accession XP_(—)290955.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf177.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 29 (C20orf29, Accession NP_(—)060817.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf29BINDING SITE1 and C20orf29 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by C20orf29, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf29 BINDING SITE1 and C20orf29 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:17737 and SEQ ID:19584 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 29 (C20orf29, Accession NP_(—)060817.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf29.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 108 (C21orf108, AccessionXP_(—)114191.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C21orf108 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C21orf108, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C21orf108 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5823,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21open reading frame 108 (C21orf108, Accession XP_(—)114191.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf108.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 62 (C21orf62, Accession NP_(—)062542.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf62BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf62, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf62 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8800, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21open reading frame 62 (C21orf62, Accession NP_(—)062542.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf62.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 97 (C21orf97, Accession NP_(—)068760.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf97BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf97, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf97 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14711, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21open reading frame 97 (C21orf97, Accession NP_(—)068760.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf97.

Chromosome 22 open reading frame 19 (C22orf19, Accession NP_(—)003669.2)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C22orf19BINDING SITE1 through C22orf19 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by C22orf19, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of C22orf19 BINDING SITE1 through C22orf19BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:4658, SEQ ID:9519 and SEQ ID:15217respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 22open reading frame 19 (C22orf19, Accession NP_(—)003669.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C22orf19.

Chromosome 22 open reading frame 20 (C22orf20, Accession NP_(—)079501.2)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C22orf20BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C22orf20, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C22orf20 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18684, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 22open reading frame 20 (C22orf20, Accession NP_(—)079501.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C22orf20.

C6orf149 (Accession NP_(—)065141.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf149 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf149,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf149 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1454, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of C6orf149(Accession NP_(—)065141.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf149.

C6orf150 (Accession NP_(—)612450.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf150 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf150,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf150 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of C6orf150(Accession NP_(—)612450.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf150.

C6orf166 (Accession NP_(—)060534.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf166 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf166,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf166 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10236, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of C6orf166(Accession NP_(—)060534.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf166.

Chromosome 6 open reading frame 29 (C6orf29, Accession NP_(—)116183.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf29BINDING SITE1 and C6orf29 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byC6orf29, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf29 BINDING SITE1 andC6orf29 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10438 and SEQ ID:5830respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 6 openreading frame 29 (C6orf29, Accession NP_(—)116183.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C6orf29.

C6orf5 (Accession NP_(—)056339.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf5 BINDING SITE1 through C6orf5 BINDINGSITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by C6orf5, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf5BINDING SITE1 through C6orf5 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:1492, SEQID:10438 and SEQ ID:2576 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of C6orf5 (AccessionNP_(—)056339.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf5.

C6orf57 (Accession NP_(—)660310.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf57 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf57,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf57 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17417, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of C6orf57(Accession NP_(—)660310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf57.

C6orf96 (Accession NP_(—)060379.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf96 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf96,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf96 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of C6orf96(Accession NP_(—)060379.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf96.

Chromosome 7 open reading frame 3 (C7orf3, Accession XP_(—)049384.6) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C7orf3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C7orf3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC7orf3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11428, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 7 openreading frame 3 (C7orf3, Accession XP_(—)049384.6). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C7orf3.

Chromosome 8 open reading frame 17 (C8orf17, Accession NP_(—)064622.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C8orf17BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C8orf17, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C8orf17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19452, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 8 openreading frame 17 (C8orf17, Accession NP_(—)064622.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C8orf17.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 5 (C9orf5, Accession NP_(—)114401.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C9orf5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC9orf5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2784, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 5 (C9orf5, Accession NP_(—)114401.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf5.

CAB56184 (Accession NP_(—)115909.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CAB56184 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAB56184,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAB56184 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18474, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of CAB56184(Accession NP_(—)115909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAB56184.

Calcium channel, voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 1 (CACNG1, AccessionNP_(—)000718.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CACNG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CACNG1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CACNG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7002, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 1 (CACNG1, Accession NP_(—)000718.1), agene which plays a role in excitation-contraction coupling. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CACNG1.

The function of CACNG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.2. CAM-KIIN (AccessionNP_(—)150284.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CAM-KIIN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAM-KIIN, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CAM-KIIN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10376,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of CAM-KIIN(Accession NP_(—)150284.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAM-KIIN.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 1, alpha (CAMKK1,Accession NP_(—)115670.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8891, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 1, alpha (CAMKK1,Accession NP_(—)115670.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK1.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 1, alpha (CAMKK1,Accession NP_(—)757343.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8891, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 1, alpha (CAMKK1,Accession NP_(—)757343.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK1.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)006540.3) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE1 and CAMKK2 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CAMKK2 BINDING SITE1 and CAMKK2 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:6443 and SEQ ID:6443 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)006540.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)757363.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE1 and CAMKK2 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CAMKK2 BINDING SITE1 and CAMKK2 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:6443 and SEQ ID:6443 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)757363.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)757365.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE1 and CAMKK2 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CAMKK2 BINDING SITE1 and CAMKK2 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:6443 and SEQ ID:9311 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)757365.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)757364.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK2 BINDING SITE1 and CAMKK2 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CAMKK2, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CAMKK2 BINDING SITE1 and CAMKK2 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:6443 and SEQ ID:16561 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 2, beta (CAMKK2,Accession NP_(—)757364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK2.

Calpain, small subunit 1 (CAPNS1, Accession NP_(—)001740.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CAPNS1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CAPNS1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAPNS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16623, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Calpain, smallsubunit 1 (CAPNS1, Accession NP_(—)001740.1), a gene which calcium-regulated non-lysosomal thiol-protease which catalyze limitedproteolysis of substrates involved in cytoskeletal remodelling andsignal tranduction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAPNS1.

The function of CAPNS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM496.1. Carbohydratekinase-like (CARKL, Accession NP_(—)037408.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CARKL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCARKL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CARKL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydratekinase-like (CARKL, Accession NP_(—)037408.1), a gene which is aputative carbohydrate kinase and may be a modifier for the cystinosisphenotype. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CARKL.

The function of CARKL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM190.1. Caspase 10,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP10, Accession NP_(—)001221.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP10BINDING SITE1 and CASP10 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP10,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASP10 BINDING SITE1 andCASP10 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1694 and SEQ ID:1694respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 10,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP10, Accession NP_(—)001221.1),a gene which is one aspartate-specific cysteine protease and importantin death receptor signaling or other cellular processes and thereforemay be associated with Gastric cancers. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Gastric cancers., and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with CASP10.

The function of CASP10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Caspase 10,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP10, Accession NP_(—)116759.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP10BINDING SITE1 and CASP10 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP10,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASP10 BINDING SITE1 andCASP10 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17083 and SEQ ID:17083respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 10,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP10, Accession NP_(—)116759.1),a gene which is one aspartate-specific cysteine protease and importantin death receptor signaling or other cellular processes and thereforemay be associated with Gastric cancers. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Gastric cancers., and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with CASP10.

The function of CASP10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Caspase 10,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP10, Accession NP_(—)116758.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP10BINDING SITE1 and CASP10 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP10,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASP10 BINDING SITE1 andCASP10 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1694 and SEQ ID:17083respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 10,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP10, Accession NP_(—)116758.1),a gene which is one aspartate-specific cysteine protease and importantin death receptor signaling or other cellular processes and thereforemay be associated with Gastric cancers. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Gastric cancers., and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with CASP10.

The function of CASP10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203521.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7316,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203521.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203519.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7316,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203519.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. CBCIP2 (AccessionNP_(—)116220.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CBCIP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CBCIP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CBCIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:614, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of CBCIP2 (AccessionNP_(—)116220.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CBCIP2.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 5 (CCL5, Accession NP_(—)002976.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL5 BINDINGSITE1 through CCL5 BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by CCL5, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CCL5 BINDING SITE1 through CCL5 BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:3753, SEQ ID:15343 and SEQ ID:13155 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 5 (CCL5, Accession NP_(—)002976.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CCL5.

CCNL2 (Accession NP_(—)112199.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CCNL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CCNL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2911, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of CCNL2 (AccessionNP_(—)112199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CCNL2.

Chemokine (c-c motif) receptor 6 (CCR6, Accession NP_(—)004358.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCR6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCR6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CCR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12792, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor 6 (CCR6, Accession NP_(—)004358.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCR6.

Chemokine (c-c motif) receptor 6 (CCR6, Accession NP_(—)113597.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCR6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCR6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CCR6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12792, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor 6 (CCR6, Accession NP_(—)113597.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCR6.

Cd19 antigen (CD19, Accession NP_(—)001761.2) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD19 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCD19, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8851, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Cd19 antigen(CD19, Accession NP_(—)001761.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CD19.

Cd28 antigen (tp44) (CD28, Accession NP_(—)006130.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD28 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CD28, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD28 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13593, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Cd28 antigen(tp44) (CD28, Accession NP_(—)006130.1), a gene which possibly involvedin t-cell activation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CD28.

The function of CD28 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Cd59 antigen p18-20(antigen identified by monoclonal antibodies 16.3a5, ej16, ej30, el32and g344) (CD59, Accession NP_(—)000602.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD59 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCD59, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD59 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6036, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Cd59 antigenp18-20 (antigen identified by monoclonal antibodies 16.3a5, ej16, ej30,el32 and g344) (CD59, Accession NP_(—)000602.1), a gene which restrictslysis of human erythrocytes and leukocytes by homologous complement. andtherefore may be associated with Cd59 deficiency (hemolytic anemia andthrombosis). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Cd59 deficiency (hemolytic anemia andthrombosis), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CD59.

The function of CD59 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM401.1. Cd68 antigen (CD68,Accession NP_001242.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. CD68 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CD68, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CD68 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17185, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Cd68 antigen(CD68, Accession NP_(—)001242.1), a gene which is highly expressed byhuman monocytes and tissue macrophages. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CD68.

The function of CD68 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Cd84 antigen(leukocyte antigen) (CD84, Accession NP_(—)003865.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD84 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CD84, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD84 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Cd84 antigen(leukocyte antigen) (CD84, Accession NP_(—)003865.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CD84.

Congenital dyserythropoietic anemia, type i (CDAN1, AccessionXP_(—)085300.3) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDAN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDAN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDAN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6264, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Congenitaldyserythropoietic anemia, type i (CDAN1, Accession XP_(—)085300.3) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDAN1.

Cdc42 effector protein (rho gtpase binding) 3 (CDC42EP3, AccessionNP_(—)006440.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDC42EP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDC42EP3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CDC42EP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8291,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Cdc42 effectorprotein (rho gtpase binding) 3 (CDC42EP3, Accession NP_(—)006440.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC42EP3.

Cell division cycle associated 4 (CDCA4, Accession NP_(—)060425.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDCA4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDCA4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CDCA4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6066,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Cell divisioncycle associated 4 (CDCA4, Accession NP_(—)060425.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDCA4.

Cadherin 6, type 2, k-cadherin (fetal kidney) (CDH6, AccessionNP_(—)004923.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDH6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDH6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDH6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19638, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Cadherin 6, type2, k-cadherin (fetal kidney) (CDH6, Accession NP_(—)004923.1), a genewhich is a calcium dependent cell adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CDH6.

The function of CDH6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM282.2. CDT1 (AccessionNP_(—)112190.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDT1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5446, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of CDT1 (AccessionNP_(—)112190.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDT1.

Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 (CEACAM5,Accession NP_(—)004354.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CEACAM5 BINDING SITE1 and CEACAM5 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby CEACAM5, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CEACAM5 BINDING SITE1and CEACAM5 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3562 and SEQ ID:14555respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Carcinoembryonicantigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 (CEACAM5, AccessionNP_(—)004354.1), a gene which is a complex immunoreactive glycoproteinand therefore may be associated with Liver metastasis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofLiver metastasis, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CEACAM5.

The function of CEACAM5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Centaurin, gamma 1(CENTG1, Accession NP_(—)055585.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CENTG1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CENTG1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CENTG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15422, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Centaurin, gamma1 (CENTG1, Accession NP_(—)055585.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CENTG1.

Ceramide kinase (CERK, Accession NP_(—)073603.2) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CERK BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CERK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CERK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1617, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Ceramide kinase(CERK, Accession NP_(—)073603.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CERK.

CG012 (Accession XP_(—)096710.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CG012 BINDING SITE1 through CG012 BINDING SITE4are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby CG012, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CG012 BINDING SITE1through CG012 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:5067, SEQ ID:15105, SEQID:11098 and SEQ ID:10655 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of CG012 (AccessionXP_(—)096710.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CG012.

CGI-119 (Accession NP_(—)057140.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CGI-119 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-119,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-119 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7927, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of CGI-119(Accession NP_(—)057140.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CGI-119.

CGI-57 (Accession NP_(—)056495.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGI-57 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-57,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGI-57 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4207, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of CGI-57 (AccessionNP_(—)056495.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-57.

Chrna7 (cholinergic receptor, nicotinic, alpha polypeptide 7, exons5-10) and fam7a (family with sequence similarity 7a, exons a-e) fusion(CHRFAM7A, Accession NP_(—)683709.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CHRFAM7A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CHRFAM7A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHRFAM7ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19583, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chrna7(cholinergic receptor, nicotinic, alpha polypeptide 7, exons 5-10) andfam7a (family with sequence similarity 7a, exons a-e) fusion (CHRFAM7A,Accession NP_(—)683709.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CHRFAM7A.

CKLiK (Accession NP_(—)705718.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CKLiK BINDING SITE1 and CKLiK BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CKLiK, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CKLiK BINDING SITE1 and CKLiK BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:1797 and SEQ ID:15089 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of CKLiK (AccessionNP_(—)705718.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CKLiK.

Chloride channel 7 (CLCN7, Accession NP_(—)001278.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLCN7 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CLCN7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLCN7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11937, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chloride channel7 (CLCN7, Accession NP_(—)001278.1), a gene which is voltage- gatedchloride channel. and therefore is associated with Osteopetrosis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Osteopetrosis, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CLCN7.

The function of CLCN7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM483.1. Claudin 15 (CLDN15,Accession NP_055158.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. CLDN15 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCLDN15, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLDN15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4226, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Claudin 15(CLDN15, Accession NP_(—)055158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CLDN15.

Claudin 15 (CLDN15, Accession NP_(—)612438.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLDN15 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CLDN15, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLDN15BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4226, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Claudin 15(CLDN15, Accession NP_(—)612438.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CLDN15.

Claudin 19 (CLDN19, Accession NP_(—)683763.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLDN19 BINDING SITE1 and CLDN19BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by CLDN19, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLDN19BINDING SITE1 and CLDN19 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10568 and SEQID:5830 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Claudin 19(CLDN19, Accession NP_(—)683763.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CLDN19.

Ceroid-lipofuscinosis, neuronal 8 (epilepsy, progressive with mentalretardation) (CLN8, Accession NP_(—)061764.2) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLN8 BINDING SITE1 and CLN8 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by CLN8, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLN8BINDING SITE1 and CLN8 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18690 and SEQID:8497 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofCeroid-lipofuscinosis, neuronal 8 (epilepsy, progressive with mentalretardation) (CLN8, Accession NP_(—)061764.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CLN8.

Claspin homolog (xenopus laevis) (CLSPN, Accession NP_(—)071394.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLSPNBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CLSPN, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCLSPN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15905, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Claspin homolog(xenopus laevis) (CLSPN, Accession NP_(—)071394.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CLSPN.

Cyclin m1 (CNNM1, Accession NP_(—)065081.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNNM1 BINDING SITE1 and CNNM1BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by CNNM1, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNNM1BINDING SITE1 and CNNM1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5830 and SEQID:10439 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin m1 (CNNM1,Accession NP_(—)065081.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CNNM1.

COE2 (Accession XP_(—)034639.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. COE2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by COE2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of COE2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13624, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of COE2 (AccessionXP_(—)034639.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COE2.

Cop9 constitutive photomorphogenic homolog subunit 7b (arabidopsis)(COPS7B, Accession NP_(—)073567.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. COPS7B BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by COPS7B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COPS7B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5797, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Cop9 constitutivephotomorphogenic homolog subunit 7b (arabidopsis) (COPS7B, AccessionNP_(—)073567.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COPS7B.

Carboxypeptidase m (CPM, Accession NP_(—)001865.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPM BINDING SITE1 and CPMBINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by CPM, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPMBINDING SITE1 and CPM BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5015 and SEQID:14439 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Carboxypeptidasem (CPM, Accession NP_(—)001865.1), a gene which specifically removesCOOH- terminal basic amino acids (arginine or lysine). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CPM.

The function of CPM and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. CPR2 (AccessionNP_(—)112162.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CPR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CPR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3265, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of CPR2 (AccessionNP_(—)112162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPR2.

Carnitine palmitoyltransferase ii (CPT2, Accession NP_(—)000089.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CPT2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CPT2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15223, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Carnitinepalmitoyltransferase ii (CPT2, Accession NP_(—)000089.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CPT2.

CRACC (Accession NP_(—)067004.3) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CRACC BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CRACC,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRACC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9770, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of CRACC (AccessionNP_(—)067004.3), a gene which may participate in adhesion reactionsbetween t lymphocytes and accessory cells. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CRACC.

The function of CRACC and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Crm, cramped-like(drosophila) (CRAMP1L, Accession XP_(—)034570.4) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRAMP1L BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CRAMP1L, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRAMP1L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Crm, cramped-like(drosophila) (CRAMP1L, Accession XP_(—)034570.4). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CRAMP1L.

Camp responsive element binding protein 1 (CREB1, AccessionNP_(—)604391.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CREB1 BINDING SITE1 and CREB1 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CREB1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CREB1BINDING SITE1 and CREB1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5925 and SEQID:14278 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Camp responsiveelement binding protein 1 (CREB1, Accession NP_(—)604391.1), a genewhich regulates expression of cAMP-inducible genes. and therefore may beassociated with Malignancy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Malignancy, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CREB1.

The function of CREB1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM260.1. Camp responsiveelement binding protein 1 (CREB1, Accession NP_(—)004370.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CREB1 BINDING SITE1and CREB1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CREB1, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CREB1 BINDING SITE1 and CREB1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:5925 and SEQ ID:14278 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Camp responsiveelement binding protein 1 (CREB1, Accession NP_(—)004370.1), a genewhich regulates expression of cAMP-inducible genes. and therefore may beassociated with Malignancy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Malignancy, and of other diseasesand clinical conditions associated with CREB1.

The function of CREB1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM260.1. Carnitineo-octanoyltransferase (CROT, Accession NP_(—)066974.2) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CROT BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CROT, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CROTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13250, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Carnitineo-octanoyltransferase (CROT, Accession NP_(—)066974.2), a gene whichCROT plays a crucial role in the beta-oxidation of branched-chain fattyacids including pristanic acid. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CROT.

The function of CROT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. CRTAM (AccessionNP_(—)062550.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CRTAM BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CRTAM, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CRTAM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2833, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of CRTAM (AccessionNP_(—)062550.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CRTAM.

Cryptochrome 2 (photolyase-like) (CRY2, Accession NP_(—)066940.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRY2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CRY2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRY2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17056, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Cryptochrome 2(photolyase-like) (CRY2, Accession NP_(—)066940.1), a gene which has arole in circadian photoreception in mammals. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CRY2.

The function of CRY2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Crystallin, zeta(quinone reductase)-like 1 (CRYZL1, Accession NP_(—)660354.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRYZL1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CRYZL1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CRYZL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5251, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Crystallin, zeta(quinone reductase)-like 1 (CRYZL1, Accession NP_(—)660354.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CRYZL1.

Cysteine sulfinic acid decarboxylase (CSAD, Accession NP_(—)057073.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CSAD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CSAD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSADBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6679, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Cysteine sulfinicacid decarboxylase (CSAD, Accession NP_(—)057073.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CSAD.

CTMP (Accession NP_(—)444283.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CTMP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCTMP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTMP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16622, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of CTMP (AccessionNP_(—)444283.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CTMP.

CTMP (Accession NP_(—)789823.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CTMP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCTMP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTMP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16622, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of CTMP (AccessionNP_(—)789823.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CTMP.

Cathepsin s (CTSS, Accession NP_(—)004070.3) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CTSS BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCTSS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CTSS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1951, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Cathepsin s(CTSS, Accession NP_(—)004070.3), a gene which is a lysosomal cysteine(thiol) protease that cleaves elastin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CTSS.

The function of CTSS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Cubilin (intrinsicfactor-cobalamin receptor) (CUBN, Accession NP_(—)001072.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CUBN BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CUBN, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CUBNBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13063, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Cubilin(intrinsic factor-cobalamin receptor) (CUBN, Accession NP_(—)001072.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CUBN.

CX40.1 (Accession NP_(—)699199.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CX40.1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CX40.1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CX40.1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of CX40.1 (AccessionNP_(—)699199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CX40.1.

Chromosome x open reading frame 12 (CXorf12, Accession NP_003483.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CXorf12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CXorf12, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CXorf12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9618, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome x openreading frame 12 (CXorf12, Accession NP_(—)003483.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CXorf12.

CXYorf1 (Accession XP_(—)088704.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CXYorf1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CXYorf1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CXYorf1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of CXYorf1(Accession XP_(—)088704.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CXYorf1.

Cytochrome b-561 (CYB561, Accession NP_(—)001906.2) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYB561 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CYB561, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYB561 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7117, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome b-561(CYB561, Accession NP_(—)001906.2), a gene which is a secretoryvesicle-specific electron transport protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CYB561.

The function of CYB561 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. CYCS (AccessionNP_(—)061820.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYCS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYCS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CYCS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18947, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of CYCS (AccessionNP_(—)061820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYCS.

Chromosome y open reading frame 14 (CYorf14, Accession NP_061012.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYorf14BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CYorf14, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CYorf14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14752, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome y openreading frame 14 (CYorf14, Accession NP_(—)061012.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CYorf14.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily ivf, polypeptide 3 (leukotriene b4 omegahydroxylase) (CYP4F3, Accession NP_(—)000887.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP4F3 BINDING SITE1 andCYP4F3 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by CYP4F3, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCYP4F3 BINDING SITE1 and CYP4F3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18962and SEQ ID:16247 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily ivf, polypeptide 3 (leukotriene b4 omega hydroxylase) (CYP4F3,Accession NP_(—)000887.1), a gene which converts leukotriene B4 into theless active 20-hydroxy-leukotriene B4. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CYP4F3.

The function of CYP4F3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. D21S2056E (AccessionNP_(—)003674.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. D21S2056E BINDING SITE1 and D21S2056E BINDING SITE2 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byD21S2056E, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of D21S2056E BINDING SITE1and D21S2056E BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13060 and SEQ ID:15089respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of D21S2056E(Accession NP_(—)003674.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with D21S2056E.

Dual adaptor of phosphotyrosine and 3-phosphoinositides (DAPP1,Accession NP_(—)055210.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DAPP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DAPP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DAPP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2773, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Dual adaptor ofphosphotyrosine and 3-phosphoinositides (DAPP1, AccessionNP_(—)055210.1), a gene which regulates the ras-cyclic amp pathway.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DAPP1.

The function of DAPP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Deleted in bladdercancer chromosome region candidate 1 (DBCCR1, Accession NP_(—)055433.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DBCCR1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DBCCR1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDBCCR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2272, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Deleted inbladder cancer chromosome region candidate 1 (DBCCR1, AccessionNP_(—)055433.1), a gene which might be a target for hypermethylation.andtherefore may be associated with Transitional cell carcinoma of thebladder. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with DBCCR1.

The function of DBCCR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM401.1. Dihydrolipoamidebranched chain transacylase (e2 component of branched chain keto aciddehydrogenase complex; maple syrup urine disease) (DBT, AccessionNP_(—)001909.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DBT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DBT, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DBT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9770, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Dihydrolipoamidebranched chain transacylase (e2 component of branched chain keto aciddehydrogenase complex; maple syrup urine disease) (DBT, AccessionNP_(—)001909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DBT.

Dna cross-link repair 1c (pso2 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (DCLRE1C,Accession NP_(—)071932.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DCLRE1C BINDING SITE1 and DCLRE1C BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby DCLRE1C, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCLRE1C BINDING SITE1and DCLRE1C BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9270 and SEQ ID:9533respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Dna cross-linkrepair 1c (pso2 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (DCLRE1C, AccessionNP_071932.1), a gene which intervenes in V(D)J recombination/DNA repair.and therefore may be associated with Severe combined immunodeficiencywith sensitivity to ionizing radiation . Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Severe combinedimmunodeficiency with sensitivity to ionizing radiation ., and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DCLRE1C.

The function of DCLRE1C and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1.Dolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase (DDOST,Accession NP_(—)005207.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DDOST BINDING SITE1 and DDOST BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byDDOST, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDOST BINDING SITE1 andDDOST BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15593 and SEQ ID:17654respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofDolichyl-diphosphooligosaccharide-protein glycosyltransferase (DDOST,Accession NP_(—)005207.2), a gene which transfers high-mannoseoligosaccharides to nascent polypeptides. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DDOST.

The function of DDOST and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.2. Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 34 (DDX34, AccessionNP_(—)055496.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DDX34 BINDING SITE1 and DDX34 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DDX34,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDX34 BINDING SITE1 andDDX34 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7047 and SEQ ID:2125respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 34 (DDX34, Accession NP_055496.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DDX34.

DDX51 (Accession NP_(—)778236.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DDX51 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DDX51,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDX51 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17424, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DDX51 (AccessionNP_(—)778236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DDX51.

Degenerative spermatocyte homolog, lipid desaturase (drosophila) (DEGS,Accession NP_(—)659004.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DEGS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDEGS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DEGS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Degenerativespermatocyte homolog, lipid desaturase (drosophila) (DEGS, AccessionNP_(—)659004.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DEGS.

Degenerative spermatocyte homolog, lipid desaturase (drosophila) (DEGS,Accession NP_(—)003667.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DEGS BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDEGS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DEGS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Degenerativespermatocyte homolog, lipid desaturase (drosophila) (DEGS, AccessionNP_(—)003667.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DEGS.

D component of complement (adipsin) (DF, Accession NP_(—)001919.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DF BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DF, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8534, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of D component ofcomplement (adipsin) (DF, Accession NP_(—)001919.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DF.

Dna fragmentation factor, 45 kda, alpha polypeptide (DFFA, AccessionNP_(—)004392.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DFFA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DFFA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DFFA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19036, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Dna fragmentationfactor, 45 kda, alpha polypeptide (DFFA, Accession NP_(—)004392.1), agene which is the substrate for caspase-3 and triggers DNA fragmentationduring apoptosis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DFFA.

The function of DFFA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.2. Diacylglycerol kinase,iota (DGKI, Accession NP_004708.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DGKI BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DGKI,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DGKI BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13155, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Diacylglycerolkinase, iota (DGKI, Accession NP_(—)004708.1), a gene which regulatesthe intracellular concentration of the second messenger diacylglycerol(DAG). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DGKI.

The function of DGKI and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM207.2. DIS3 (AccessionNP_(—)055768.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DIS3 BINDING SITE1 and DIS3 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DIS3, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DIS3 BINDING SITE1 and DIS3 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:17399 and SEQ ID:15204 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DIS3 (AccessionNP_(—)055768.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DIS3.

DJ122O8.2 (Accession NP_(—)065199.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DJ122O8.2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDJ122O8.2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DJ122O8.2 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DJ122O8.2(Accession NP_(—)065199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DJ122O8.2.

DKFZp313G1735 (Accession XP_(—)087728.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp313G1735 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp313G1735, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp313G1735 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9281, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp313G1735(Accession XP_(—)087728.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp313G1735.

DKFZp313N0621 (Accession NP_(—)776187.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp313N0621 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp313N0621, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp313N0621 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7349, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp313N0621(Accession NP_(—)776187.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp313N0621.

DKFZP434A0131 (Accession NP_(—)061864.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434A0131 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434A0131, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434A0131 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8751, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434A0131(Accession NP_(—)061864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434A0131.

DKFZP434B0335 (Accession XP_(—)166485.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434B0335 BINDING SITE1 andDKFZP434B0335 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DKFZP434B0335, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZP434B0335 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZP434B0335BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4428 and SEQ ID:7885 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434B0335(Accession XP_(—)166485.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434B0335.

DKFZP434B103 (Accession NP_(—)056459.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434B103 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434B103, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434B103 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11706, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434B103(Accession NP_(—)056459.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434B103.

DKFZP434B168 (Accession NP_(—)056249.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434B168 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434B168, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434B168 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2483, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434B168(Accession NP_(—)056249.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434B168.

DKFZP434C171 (Accession NP_(—)056436.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434C171 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434C171, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434C171 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17129, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434C171(Accession NP_(—)056436.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434C171.

DKFZp434E0519 (Accession NP_(—)115623.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434E0519 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434E0519, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434E0519 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6416, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434E0519(Accession NP_(—)115623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434E0519.

DKFZp434E2220 (Accession NP_(—)060082.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434E2220 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434E2220, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434E2220 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14786, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434E2220(Accession NP_(—)060082.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434E2220.

DKFZP434F091 (Accession NP_(—)056268.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434F091 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434F091, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434F091 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:744, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434F091(Accession NP_(—)056268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434F091.

DKFZp434H247 (Accession XP_(—)290829.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434H247 BINDING SITE1 andDKFZp434H247 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DKFZp434H247, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZp434H247 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZp434H247BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17399 and SEQ ID:4428 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434H247(Accession XP_(—)290829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434H247.

DKFZP434I1735 (Accession XP_(—)113763.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434I1735 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434I1735, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434I1735 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3132, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434I1735(Accession XP_(—)113763.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434I1735.

DKFZP434L187 (Accession XP_(—)044070.6) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434L187 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434L187, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434L187 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17403, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434L187(Accession XP_(—)044070.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434L187.

DKFZP434P0111 (Accession XP_(—)041116.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434P0111 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434P0111, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434P0111 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7178, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434P0111(Accession XP_(—)041116.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434P0111.

DKFZP434P211 (Accession NP_(—)055364.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434P211 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434P211, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434P211 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6448, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434P211(Accession NP_(—)055364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434P211.

DKFZp547C176 (Accession XP_(—)040799.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547C176 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547C176, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547C176 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5830, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547C176(Accession XP_(—)040799.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547C176.

DKFZp547G183 (Accession NP_(—)061175.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547G183 BINDING SITE1 andDKFZp547G183 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DKFZp547G183, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZp547G183 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZp547G183BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9762 and SEQ ID:18018 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547G183(Accession NP_(—)061175.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547G183.

DKFZp547I094 (Accession NP_(—)115531.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547I094 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547I094, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547I094 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11012, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547I094(Accession NP_(—)115531.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547I094.

DKFZP564I122 (Accession XP_(—)032397.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564I122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564I122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564I122 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8377, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564I122(Accession XP_(—)032397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564I122.

DKFZP564J0863 (Accession NP_(—)056274.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564J0863 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564J0863, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564J0863 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14509, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564J0863(Accession NP_(—)056274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564J0863.

DKFZp564K142 (Accession NP_(—)115497.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp564K142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp564K142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp564K142 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1903, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp564K142(Accession NP_(—)115497.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp564K142.

DKFZP564M182 (Accession XP_(—)085525.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564M182 BINDING SITE1 andDKFZP564M182 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DKFZP564M182, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZP564M182 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZP564M182BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16630 and SEQ ID:7401 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564M182(Accession XP_(—)085525.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564M182.

DKFZP564O0423 (Accession XP_(—)166254.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564O0423 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564O0423, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564O0423 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2876, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564O0423(Accession XP_(—)166254.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564O0423.

DKFZp566H0824 (Accession NP_(—)060005.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp566H0824 BINDING SITE1 andDKFZp566H0824 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DKFZp566H0824, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZp566H0824 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZp566H0824BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8019 and SEQ ID:7863 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp566H0824(Accession NP_(—)060005.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp566H0824.

DKFZP566J2046 (Accession NP_(—)112485.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566J2046 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566J2046, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566J2046 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1200, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566J2046(Accession NP_(—)112485.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566J2046.

DKFZP566K0524 (Accession NP_(—)056420.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566K0524 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566K0524, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566K0524 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12521, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566K0524(Accession NP_(—)056420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566K0524.

DKFZp586C0721 (Accession XP_(—)098416.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp586C0721 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp586C0721, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp586C0721 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19501, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp586C0721(Accession XP_(—)098416.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp586C0721.

DKFZP586C1324 (Accession XP_(—)045876.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586C1324 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586C1324, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586C1324 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6014, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586C1324(Accession XP_(—)045876.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586C1324.

DKFZP586M1120 (Accession NP_(—)112584.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586M1120 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586M1120, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586M1120 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5614, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586M1120(Accession NP_(—)112584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586M1120.

DKFZp727A071 (Accession NP_(—)689481.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp727A071 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp727A071, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp727A071 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9974, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp727A071(Accession NP_(—)689481.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp727A071.

DKFZP727C091 (Accession XP_(—)038689.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP727C091 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP727C091, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP727C091 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7653, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP727C091(Accession XP_(—)038689.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP727C091.

DKFZp727G131 (Accession NP_(—)659802.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp727G131 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp727G131, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp727G131 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1693, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp727G131(Accession NP_(—)659802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp727G131.

DKFZp761A052 (Accession XP_(—)054098.4) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761A052 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761A052, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761A052 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5957, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761A052(Accession XP_(—)054098.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761A052.

DKFZp761G0122 (Accession NP_(—)689874.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761G0122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761G0122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761G0122 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:920, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761G0122(Accession NP_(—)689874.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761G0122.

DKFZp761G2113 (Accession XP_(—)046017.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761G2113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761G2113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761G2113 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10014, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761G2113(Accession XP_(—)046017.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761G2113.

DKFZp761H0421 (Accession NP_(—)775102.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761H0421 BINDING SITE1 andDKFZp761H0421 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DKFZp761H0421, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZp761H0421 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZp761H0421BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13155 and SEQ ID:15340 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761H0421(Accession NP_(—)775102.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761H0421.

DKFZp761I2123 (Accession XP_(—)166582.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761I2123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761I2123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761I2123 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17403, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761I2123(Accession XP_(—)166582.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761I2123.

DKFZp761J139 (Accession NP_(—)115656.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761J139 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761J139, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761J139 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9330, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761J139(Accession NP_(—)115656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761J139.

DKFZp761L1417 (Accession NP_(—)690877.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761L1417 BINDING SITE1 andDKFZp761L1417 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DKFZp761L1417, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZp761L1417 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZp761L1417BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6861 and SEQ ID:11920 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761L1417(Accession NP_(—)690877.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761L1417.

DKFZp761L1518 (Accession XP_(—)294685.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761L1518 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761L1518, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761L1518 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19710, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761L1518(Accession XP_(—)294685.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761L1518.

DKFZp762I137 (Accession NP_(—)689624.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762I137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762I137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762I137 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2921, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762I137(Accession NP_(—)689624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762I137.

DKFZp762N1910 (Accession XP_(—)290525.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762N1910 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762N1910, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762N1910 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8890, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762N1910(Accession XP_(—)290525.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762N1910.

Dmc1 dosage suppressor of mck1 homolog, meiosis-specific homologousrecombination (yeast) (DMC1, Accession NP_(—)008999.2) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMC1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DMC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DMC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6684, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Dmc1 dosagesuppressor of mck1 homolog, meiosis-specific homologous recombination(yeast) (DMC1, Accession NP_(—)008999.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DMC1.

DNAM-1 (Accession NP_(—)006557.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DNAM-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DNAM-1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNAM-1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14329, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DNAM-1 (AccessionNP_(—)006557.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DNAM-1.

Deoxyribonuclease ii, lysosomal (DNASE2, Accession NP_(—)001366.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DNASE2BINDING SITE1 and DNASE2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DNASE2, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DNASE2 BINDING SITE1 and DNASE2 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:17444 and SEQ ID:12684 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Deoxyribonucleaseii, lysosomal (DNASE2, Accession NP_(—)001366.1), a gene which has apossible role in apoptosis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DNASE2.

The function of DNASE2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Dynein, cytoplasmic,light polypeptide 2a (DNCL2A, Accession NP_(—)808853.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DNCL2A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DNCL2A, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DNCL2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9496, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Dynein,cytoplasmic, light polypeptide 2a (DNCL2A, Accession NP_(—)808853.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNCL2A.

Dynein, cytoplasmic, light polypeptide 2a (DNCL2A, AccessionNP_(—)054902.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNCL2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DNCL2A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNCL2A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Dynein,cytoplasmic, light polypeptide 2a (DNCL2A, Accession NP_(—)054902.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNCL2A.

Dynein, cytoplasmic, light polypeptide 2b (DNCL2B, AccessionNP_(—)570967.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNCL2B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DNCL2B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DNCL2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:908, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Dynein,cytoplasmic, light polypeptide 2b (DNCL2B, Accession NP_(—)570967.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNCL2B.

Dipeptidylpeptidase 9 (DPP9, Accession NP_(—)631898.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DPP9 BINDING SITE1and DPP9 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by DPP9, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDPP9 BINDING SITE1 and DPP9 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5830 andSEQ ID:9761 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofDipeptidylpeptidase 9 (DPP9, Accession NP_(—)631898.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DPP9.

DRF1 (Accession NP_(—)079380.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DRF1 BINDING SITE1 and DRF1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DRF1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DRF1 BINDING SITE1 and DRF1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:11050 and SEQ ID:19029 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DRF1 (AccessionNP_(—)079380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DRF1.

DRIM (Accession NP_(—)055318.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DRIM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DRIM, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DRIM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18872, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of DRIM (AccessionNP_(—)055318.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DRIM.

Desmocollin 1 (DSC1, Accession NP_(—)077739.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSC1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DSC1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1568, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Desmocollin 1(DSC1, Accession NP_(—)077739.1), a gene which is a component ofintercellular desmosome junctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DSC1.

The function of DSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM195.1. Desmocollin 1 (DSC1,Accession NP_004939.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DSC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DSC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1568, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Desmocollin 1(DSC1, Accession NP_(—)004939.1), a gene which is a component ofintercellular desmosome junctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DSC1.

The function of DSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM195.1. Desmocollin 2 (DSC2,Accession NP_004940.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. DSC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DSC2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSC2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19615, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Desmocollin 2(DSC2, Accession NP_(—)004940.1), a gene which is a component ofintercellular desmosome junctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DSC2.

The function of DSC2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM401.1. Down syndrome criticalregion gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NP_(—)061835.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSCR6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby DSCR6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSCR6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Down syndromecritical region gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NP_(—)061835.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DSCR6.

Dystrobrevin, beta (DTNB, Accession NP_(—)068707.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DTNB BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DTNB, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DTNB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2938, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Dystrobrevin,beta (DTNB, Accession NP_(—)068707.1), a gene which is a part of adystrophin- associated protein complex. and therefore may be associatedwith Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Limb-girdle musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDTNB.

The function of DTNB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM100.1. Dystrobrevin, beta(DTNB, Accession NP_(—)149160.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DTNB BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDTNB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DTNB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Dystrobrevin,beta (DTNB, Accession NP_(—)149160.1), a gene which is a part of adystrophin- associated protein complex. and therefore may be associatedwith Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Limb-girdle musculardystrophy, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDTNB.

The function of DTNB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM100.1. Dishevelled, dshhomolog 3 (drosophila) (DVL3, Accession NP_(—)004414.2) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DVL3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DVL3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DVL3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7466, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Dishevelled, dshhomolog 3 (drosophila) (DVL3, Accession NP_(—)004414.2), a gene whichregulates cell proliferation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DVL3.

The function of DVL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Endothelialdifferentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 3 (EDG3,Accession NP_(—)005217.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EDG3 BINDING SITE1 and EDG3 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byEDG3, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EDG3 BINDING SITE1 andEDG3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19288 and SEQ ID:6041respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialdifferentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 3 (EDG3,Accession NP_(—)005217.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EDG3.

Egf-like-domain, multiple 4 (EGFL4, Accession XP_(—)290821.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EGFL4 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EGFL4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EGFL4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15055, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like-domain,multiple 4 (EGFL4, Accession XP_(—)290821.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EGFL4.

Egf-like-domain, multiple 5 (EGFL5, Accession XP_(—)098838.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EGFL5 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EGFL5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EGFL5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4534, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like-domain,multiple 5 (EGFL5, Accession XP_(—)098838.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EGFL5.

Eh-domain containing 1 (EHD1, Accession NP_(—)006786.2) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EHD1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EHD1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EHD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15638, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Eh-domaincontaining 1 (EHD1, Accession NP_(—)006786.2), a gene which may beinvolved in ligand-initiated endocytosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EHD1.

The function of EHD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1. Eukaryotic translationinitiation factor 1a (EIF1A, Accession NP_(—)001403.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EIF1A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EIF1A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EIF1ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13049, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 1a (EIF1A, Accession NP_(—)001403.1), agene which seems to be required for maximal rate of proteinbiosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EIF1A.

The function of EIF1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1345.1. Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 2 alpha kinase 4 (EIF2AK4, AccessionXP_(—)031612.6) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EIF2AK4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF2AK4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EIF2AK4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11505,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 2 alpha kinase 4 (EIF2AK4, AccessionXP_(—)031612.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EIF2AK4.

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3, subunit 2 beta, 36 kda(EIF3S2, Accession NP_(—)003748.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EIF3S2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF3S2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EIF3S2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 3, subunit 2 beta, 36 kda (EIF3S2,Accession NP_(—)003748.1), a gene which binds to the 40s ribosome andpromotes the binding of methionyl-trnai and mrna. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EIF3S2.

The function of EIF3S2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM207.2. Elav (embryoniclethal, abnormal vision, drosophila)-like 2 (hu antigen b) (ELAVL2,Accession NP_(—)004423.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ELAVL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ELAVL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ELAVL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6187, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Elav (embryoniclethal, abnormal vision, drosophila)-like 2 (hu antigen b) (ELAVL2,Accession NP_(—)004423.1), a gene which binds rna. seems to recognize agaaa motif. can bind to its own 3′ untranslated region (3′utr), thec-fos 3′utr and the id 3′utr. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ELAVL2.

The function of ELAVL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM439.1. E1a binding proteinp300 (EP300, Accession NP_(—)001420.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EP300 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EP300,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EP300 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of E1a bindingprotein p300 (EP300, Accession NP_(—)001420.1), a gene which may have afunction in cell cycle regulation. and therefore may be associated withColorectal cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Colorectal cancer, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with EP300.

The function of EP300 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM473.1. Ephb1 (EPHB1,Accession NP_(—)004432.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EPHB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EPHB1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EPHB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3606, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Ephb1 (EPHB1,Accession NP_(—)004432.1), a gene which receptor for members of theephrin-b family. binds to ephrin-b1, -b2 and -b3. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EPHB1.

The function of EPHB1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. ERAP140 (AccessionXP_(—)059748.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ERAP140 BINDING SITE1 and ERAP140 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by ERAP140,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ERAP140 BINDING SITE1 andERAP140 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15089 and SEQ ID:12831respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ERAP140(Accession XP_(—)059748.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ERAP140.

ET (Accession NP_(—)077287.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ET BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ET, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ET BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11097, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ET (AccessionNP_(—)077287.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ET.

EXO70 (Accession NP_(—)056034.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EXO70 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EXO70,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EXO70 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6447, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of EXO70 (AccessionNP_(—)056034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EXO70.

Coagulation factor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, AccessionNP_(—)003941.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. F2RL3 BINDING SITE1 through F2RL3 BINDING SITE4 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by F2RL3,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F2RL3 BINDING SITE1through F2RL3 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:13066, SEQ ID:10569, SEQID:4424 and SEQ ID:18740 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Coagulationfactor ii (thrombin) receptor-like 3 (F2RL3, Accession NP_(—)003941.1),a gene which Protease-activated receptor 4; G protein-coupled receptorthat increases phosphoinositide hydrolysis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with F2RL3.

The function of F2RL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Fatty acid desaturase 1(FADS1, Accession NP_(—)037534.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FADS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FADS1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FADS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10611, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Fatty aciddesaturase 1 (FADS1, Accession NP_(—)037534.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FADS1.

Fatty acid desaturase 2 (FADS2, Accession NP_(—)004256.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FADS2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FADS2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FADS2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7605, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Fatty aciddesaturase 2 (FADS2, Accession NP_(—)004256.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FADS2.

Fanconi anemia, complementation group c (FANCC, AccessionNP_(—)000127.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FANCC BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FANCC, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FANCC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16815, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Fanconi anemia,complementation group c (FANCC, Accession NP_(—)000127.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FANCC.

FBLP-1 (Accession NP_(—)060026.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBLP-1 BINDING SITE1 and FBLP-1 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FBLP-1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FBLP-1 BINDING SITE1 and FBLP-1 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:15697 and SEQ ID:13065 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FBLP-1 (AccessionNP_(—)060026.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBLP-1.

FBLP-1 (Accession XP_(—)290943.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBLP-1 BINDING SITE1 and FBLP-1 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FBLP-1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FBLP-1 BINDING SITE1 and FBLP-1 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:15697 and SEQ ID:5802 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FBLP-1 (AccessionXP_(—)290943.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBLP-1.

F-box only protein 26 (FBXO26, Accession NP_(—)079183.4) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO26 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FBXO26, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FBXO26 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6268, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of F-box onlyprotein 26 (FBXO26, Accession NP_(—)079183.4). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FBXO26.

F-box only protein 26 (FBXO26, Accession NP_(—)680474.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO26 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FBXO26, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FBXO26 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6268, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of F-box onlyprotein 26 (FBXO26, Accession NP_(—)680474.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FBXO26.

F-box only protein 27 (FBXO27, Accession XP_(—)059045.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO27 BINDING SITE1and FBXO27 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FBXO27, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of FBXO27 BINDING SITE1 and FBXO27 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:15089 and SEQ ID:19101 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of F-box onlyprotein 27 (FBXO27, Accession XP_(—)059045.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FBXO27.

F-box only protein 27 (FBXO27, Accession NP_(—)849142.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO27 BINDING SITE1and FBXO27 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FBXO27, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of FBXO27 BINDING SITE1 and FBXO27 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:15089 and SEQ ID:19101 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of F-box onlyprotein 27 (FBXO27, Accession NP_(—)849142.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FBXO27.

F-box only protein 6 (FBXO6, Accession NP_(—)060908.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO6 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FBXO6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXO6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14305, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of F-box onlyprotein 6 (FBXO6, Accession NP_(—)060908.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FBXO6.

F-box only protein 9 (FBXO9, Accession NP_(—)258441.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO9 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FBXO9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FBXO9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7864, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of F-box onlyprotein 9 (FBXO9, Accession NP_(—)258441.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FBXO9.

Fc fragment of iga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579814.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FCAR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9833, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579814.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fc fragment of iga,receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579813.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCAR BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by FCAR, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FCARBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9833, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Fc fragment ofiga, receptor for (FCAR, Accession NP_(—)579813.1), a gene which bindsto the fc region of immunoglobulins alpha and mediates several functionsincluding cytokine production. and therefore may be associated with Iganephropathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Iga nephropathy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with FCAR.

The function of FCAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Fukuyama typecongenital muscular dystrophy (fukutin) (FCMD, Accession NP_(—)006722.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FCMDBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by FCMD, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofFCMD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1356, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Fukuyama typecongenital muscular dystrophy (fukutin) (FCMD, Accession NP_(—)006722.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FCMD.

Ficolin (collagen/fibrinogen domain containing lectin) 2 (hucolin)(FCN2, Accession NP_(—)056653.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FCN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byFCN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FCN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12186, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Ficolin(collagen/fibrinogen domain containing lectin) 2 (hucolin) (FCN2,Accession NP_(—)056653.1), a gene which is involved in phagocytosis ofpathogens. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FCN2.

The function of FCN2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Ficolin(collagen/fibrinogen domain containing lectin) 2 (hucolin) (FCN2,Accession NP_(—)056654.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FCN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byFCN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FCN2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12186, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Ficolin(collagen/fibrinogen domain containing lectin) 2 (hucolin) (FCN2,Accession NP_(—)056654.1), a gene which is involved in phagocytosis ofpathogens. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FCN2.

The function of FCN2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Fibroblast growthfactor 2 (basic) (FGF2, Accession NP_(—)001997.3) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGF2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FGF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15312, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor 2 (basic) (FGF2, Accession NP_(—)001997.3), a gene which theBasic fibroblast growth factor 2; is mitogenic, angiogenic, andneurotrophic factor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FGF2.

The function of FGF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM36.1. Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2, pfeiffer syndrome)(FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075595.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FGFR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FGFR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGFR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16118, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2, pfeiffer syndrome)(FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075595.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FGFR1.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2,pfeiffer syndrome) (FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075596.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FGFR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FGFR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16118, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 1 (fms-related tyrosine kinase 2, pfeiffer syndrome)(FGFR1, Accession NP_(—)075596.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FGFR1.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase,keratinocyte growth factor receptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzonsyndrome, pfeiffer syndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, AccessionNP_(—)075263.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FGFR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGFR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase, keratinocyte growth factorreceptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzon syndrome, pfeiffersyndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, Accession NP_(—)075263.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FGFR2.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase,keratinocyte growth factor receptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzonsyndrome, pfeiffer syndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, AccessionNP_(—)075262.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FGFR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FGFR2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FGFR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor 2 (bacteria-expressed kinase, keratinocyte growth factorreceptor, craniofacial dysostosis 1, crouzon syndrome, pfeiffersyndrome, jackson-weiss syndrome) (FGFR2, Accession NP_(—)075262.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FGFR2.

Fibroblast growth factor receptor-like 1 (FGFRL1, AccessionNP_(—)068742.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FGFRL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FGFRL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FGFRL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19614, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Fibroblast growthfactor receptor-like 1 (FGFRL1, Accession NP_(—)068742.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FGFRL1.

Fk506 binding protein 14, 22 kda (FKBP14, Accession NP_(—)060416.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FKBP14BINDING SITE1 and FKBP14 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by FKBP14, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FKBP14 BINDING SITE1 and FKBP14 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:19054 and SEQ ID:6269 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Fk506 bindingprotein 14, 22 kda (FKBP14, Accession NP_(—)060416.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FKBP14.

FKSG17 (Accession NP_(—)114420.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FKSG17 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FKSG17,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FKSG17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9322, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FKSG17 (AccessionNP_(—)114420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FKSG17.

FLJ00060 (Accession XP_(—)028154.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00060 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00060,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00060 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11462, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00060(Accession XP_(—)028154.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00060.

FLJ00225 (Accession XP_(—)084552.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00225 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00225,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00225 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00225(Accession XP_(—)084552.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00225.

FLJ10058 (Accession NP_(—)060455.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10058 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10058,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10058 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6015, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10058(Accession NP_(—)060455.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10058.

FLJ10120 (Accession NP_(—)060471.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10120 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10120,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10120 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5141, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10120(Accession NP_(—)060471.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10120.

FLJ10139 (Accession NP_(—)060475.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10139 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10139,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10139 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17277, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10139(Accession NP_(—)060475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10139.

FLJ10244 (Accession NP_(—)060507.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10244 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10244,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10244 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11741, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10244(Accession NP_(—)060507.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10244.

FLJ10300 (Accession NP_(—)060521.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10300 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10300,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10300 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2126, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10300(Accession NP_(—)060521.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10300.

FLJ10357 (Accession NP_(—)060541.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10357 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10357,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10357 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10357(Accession NP_(—)060541.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10357.

FLJ10460 (Accession NP_(—)060567.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10460 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10460,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10460 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3325, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10460(Accession NP_(—)060567.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10460.

FLJ10520 (Accession NP_(—)060594.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10520 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10520,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10520 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2838, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10520(Accession NP_(—)060594.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10520.

FLJ10534 (Accession NP_(—)060598.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10534 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10534,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10534 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6240, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10534(Accession NP_(—)060598.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10534.

FLJ10547 (Accession NP_(—)060604.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10547 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10547,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10547 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18846, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10547(Accession NP_(—)060604.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10547.

FLJ10781 (Accession NP_(—)060685.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10781 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10781,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10781 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:909, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10781(Accession NP_(—)060685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10781.

FLJ10803 (Accession NP_(—)060694.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10803 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15983, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10803(Accession NP_(—)060694.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10803.

FLJ10826 (Accession NP_(—)060703.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10826 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10826,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10826 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19057, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10826(Accession NP_(—)060703.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10826.

FLJ10932 (Accession NP_(—)060747.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10932 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10932,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10932 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10932(Accession NP_(—)060747.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10932.

FLJ10936 (Accession NP_(—)060749.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10936 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ10936BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ10936, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10936BINDING SITE1 and FLJ10936 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1291 and SEQID:16966 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10936(Accession NP_(—)060749.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10936.

FLJ11029 (Accession NP_(—)060774.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11029 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ11029BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ11029, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11029BINDING SITE1 through FLJ11029 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:18691,SEQ ID:17631 and SEQ ID:8904 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11029(Accession NP_(—)060774.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11029.

FLJ11036 (Accession NP_(—)060776.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11036 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11036,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11036 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7218, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11036(Accession NP_(—)060776.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11036.

FLJ11042 (Accession NP_(—)060778.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11042 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11042,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11042 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19379, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11042(Accession NP_(—)060778.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11042.

FLJ11106 (Accession NP_(—)060794.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11106 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ11106BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ11106, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11106BINDING SITE1 and FLJ11106 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10375 andSEQ ID:4880 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11106(Accession NP_(—)060794.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11106.

FLJ11126 (Accession NP_(—)060802.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11126 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11126,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11126 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11721, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11126(Accession NP_(—)060802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11126.

FLJ11151 (Accession NP_(—)060810.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11151 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ11151BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ11151, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11151BINDING SITE1 and FLJ11151 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12335 andSEQ ID:3794 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11151(Accession NP_(—)060810.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11151.

FLJ11259 (Accession NP_(—)060840.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11259 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11259,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11259 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18025, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11259(Accession NP_(—)060840.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11259.

FLJ11301 (Accession NP_(—)060855.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11301 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ11301BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ11301, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11301BINDING SITE1 and FLJ11301 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1492 and SEQID:5229 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11301(Accession NP_(—)060855.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11301.

FLJ11370 (Accession NP_(—)079237.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11370 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11370,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11370 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1492, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11370(Accession NP_(—)079237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11370.

FLJ11577 (Accession NP_(—)079435.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11577 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11577,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11577 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4977, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11577(Accession NP_(—)079435.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11577.

FLJ11700 (Accession NP_(—)079168.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11700 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11700,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11700 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8533, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11700(Accession NP_(—)079168.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11700.

FLJ11710 (Accession NP_(—)079122.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11710 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11710,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11710 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12055, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11710(Accession NP_(—)079122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11710.

FLJ11715 (Accession NP_(—)078840.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11715 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11715,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11715 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16495, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11715(Accession NP_(—)078840.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11715.

FLJ11722 (Accession NP_(—)079246.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11722 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11722,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11722 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8840, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11722(Accession NP_(—)079246.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11722.

FLJ11800 (Accession NP_(—)079250.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11800 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10310, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11800(Accession NP_(—)079250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11800.

FLJ11996 (Accession NP_(—)079252.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11996 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ11996BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ11996, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11996BINDING SITE1 and FLJ11996 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3322 and SEQID:12331 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11996(Accession NP_(—)079252.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11996.

FLJ12056 (Accession NP_(—)079209.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12056 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12056BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ12056, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12056BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12056 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12398 andSEQ ID:5828 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12056(Accession NP_(—)079209.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12056.

FLJ12078 (Accession NP_(—)079253.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12078 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12078BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ12078, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12078BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12078 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13066 andSEQ ID:8723 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12078(Accession NP_(—)079253.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12078.

FLJ12190 (Accession NP_(—)079347.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12190 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12190,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12190 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12190(Accession NP_(—)079347.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12190.

FLJ12298 (Accession NP_(—)115540.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12298 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12298,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12298 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6415, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12298(Accession NP_(—)115540.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12298.

FLJ12303 (Accession NP_(—)115541.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12303 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12303BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ12303, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12303BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12303 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16879 andSEQ ID:16943 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12303(Accession NP_(—)115541.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12303.

FLJ12331 (Accession NP_(—)079262.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12331 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12331,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12331 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10982, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12331(Accession NP_(—)079262.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12331.

FLJ12448 (Accession NP_(—)075046.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12448 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12448,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12448 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13668, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12448(Accession NP_(—)075046.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12448.

FLJ12484 (Accession NP_(—)073604.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12484 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12484,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12484 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2963, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12484(Accession NP_(—)073604.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12484.

FLJ12586 (Accession NP_(—)078896.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12586 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12586,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12586 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1908, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12586(Accession NP_(—)078896.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12586.

FLJ12606 (Accession NP_(—)079080.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12606 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12606,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12606 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5039, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12606(Accession NP_(—)079080.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12606.

FLJ12618 (Accession NP_(—)079160.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12618 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12618,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12618 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17753, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12618(Accession NP_(—)079160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12618.

FLJ12660 (Accession NP_(—)079428.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12660 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12660BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ12660, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12660BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12660 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7966 and SEQID:8107 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12660(Accession NP_(—)079428.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12660.

FLJ12666 (Accession NP_(—)078871.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12666 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12666,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12666 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19695, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12666(Accession NP_(—)078871.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12666.

FLJ12671 (Accession NP_(—)112242.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12671 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12671,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12671 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14567, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12671(Accession NP_(—)112242.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12671.

FLJ12687 (Accession NP_(—)079193.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12687 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12687BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ12687, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12687BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12687 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6150 and SEQID:13584 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12687(Accession NP_(—)079193.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12687.

FLJ12800 (Accession NP_(—)075054.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12800 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12800,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12800 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1400, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12800(Accession NP_(—)075054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12800.

FLJ12921 (Accession NP_(—)079151.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12921 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12921BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ12921, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12921BINDING SITE1 and FLJ12921 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15316 andSEQ ID:15108 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12921(Accession NP_(—)079151.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12921.

FLJ12986 (Accession XP_(—)290685.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12986 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12986,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12986 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6600, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12986(Accession XP_(—)290685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12986.

FLJ13154 (Accession NP_(—)078874.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13154 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13154,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13154 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13134, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13154(Accession NP_(—)078874.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13154.

FLJ13162 (Accession NP_(—)079278.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13162 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13162,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13162 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19052, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13162(Accession NP_(—)079278.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13162.

FLJ13171 (Accession NP_(—)076412.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13171 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13171,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13171 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9763, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13171(Accession NP_(—)076412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13171.

FLJ13236 (Accession NP_(—)079178.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13236 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13236,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13236 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6757, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13236(Accession NP_(—)079178.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13236.

FLJ13241 (Accession NP_(—)079364.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13241 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13241,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13241 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13241(Accession NP_(—)079364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13241.

FLJ13305 (Accession XP_(—)291019.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13305 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13305BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ13305, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13305BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13305 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8647 and SEQID:7048 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13305(Accession XP_(—)291019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13305.

FLJ13448 (Accession NP_(—)079423.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13448 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13448,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13448 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17453, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13448(Accession NP_(—)079423.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13448.

FLJ13456 (Accession XP_(—)038291.5) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13456 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13456,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13456 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8296, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13456(Accession XP_(—)038291.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13456.

FLJ13544 (Accession NP_(—)079284.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13544 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13544,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13544 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16514, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13544(Accession NP_(—)079284.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13544.

FLJ13611 (Accession NP_(—)079217.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13611 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13611,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13611 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13611(Accession NP_(—)079217.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13611.

FLJ13621 (Accession NP_(—)079285.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13621 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13621,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13621 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13621(Accession NP_(—)079285.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13621.

FLJ13769 (Accession NP_(—)079288.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13769 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13769BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ13769, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13769BINDING SITE1 and FLJ13769 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15089 andSEQ ID:19422 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13769(Accession NP_(—)079288.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13769.

FLJ13984 (Accession NP_(—)079046.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13984 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13984,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13984 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7450, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13984(Accession NP_(—)079046.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13984.

FLJ14069 (Accession NP_(—)079299.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14069 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14069,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14069 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19033, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14069(Accession NP_(—)079299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14069.

FLJ14100 (Accession NP_(—)079301.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14100 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14100BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ14100, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14100BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14100 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4880 and SEQID:4061 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14100(Accession NP_(—)079301.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14100.

FLJ14117 (Accession NP_(—)073614.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14117 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ14117BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ14117, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14117BINDING SITE1 through FLJ14117 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:7796,SEQ ID:4313 and SEQ ID:10125 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14117(Accession NP_(—)073614.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14117.

FLJ14129 (Accession NP_(—)112157.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14129 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14129,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14129 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10918, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14129(Accession NP_(—)112157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14129.

FLJ14327 (Accession NP_(—)079188.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14327 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14327BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ14327, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14327BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14327 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17423 andSEQ ID:13517 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14327(Accession NP_(—)079188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14327.

FLJ14345 (Accession NP_(—)079009.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14345 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14345BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ14345, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14345BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14345 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14502 andSEQ ID:1492 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14345(Accession NP_(—)079009.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14345.

FLJ14397 (Accession NP_(—)116168.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14397 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14397BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ14397, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14397BINDING SITE1 and FLJ14397 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15345 andSEQ ID:4880 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14397(Accession NP_(—)116168.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14397.

FLJ14457 (Accession NP_(—)116177.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14457 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14457,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14457 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18269, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14457(Accession NP_(—)116177.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14457.

FLJ14466 (Accession NP_(—)116179.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14466 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ14466BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ14466, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14466BINDING SITE1 through FLJ14466 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:14789,SEQ ID:5830 and SEQ ID:16279 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14466(Accession NP_(—)116179.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14466.

FLJ14490 (Accession NP_(—)116182.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14490 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14490,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14490 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10571, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14490(Accession NP_(—)116182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14490.

FLJ14642 (Accession NP_(—)116207.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14642 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14642,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14642 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16502, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14642(Accession NP_(—)116207.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14642.

FLJ20006 (Accession NP_(—)060088.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20006 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20006BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ20006, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20006BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20006 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14201 andSEQ ID:6217 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20006(Accession NP_(—)060088.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20006.

FLJ20013 (Accession NP_(—)060091.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20013 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20013,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20013 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20013(Accession NP_(—)060091.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20013.

FLJ20019 (Accession NP_(—)060094.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20019 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20019,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20019 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10518, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20019(Accession NP_(—)060094.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20019.

FLJ20045 (Accession NP_(—)060108.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20045 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13209, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20045(Accession NP_(—)060108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20045.

FLJ20069 (Accession NP_(—)060121.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20069 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20069,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20069 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17194, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20069(Accession NP_(—)060121.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20069.

FLJ20139 (Accession NP_(—)060155.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20139 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20139,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20139 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12593, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20139(Accession NP_(—)060155.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20139.

FLJ20151 (Accession NP_(—)060159.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20151 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20151,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20151 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17280, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20151(Accession NP_(—)060159.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20151.

FLJ20152 (Accession NP_(—)061873.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20152 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20152,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20152 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17311, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20152(Accession NP_(—)061873.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20152.

FLJ20203 (Accession NP_(—)115668.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20203 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20203BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FLJ20203, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FLJ20203 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20203 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:15426 and SEQ ID:3492 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20203(Accession NP_(—)115668.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20203.

FLJ20211 (Accession NP_(—)060183.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20211 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20211,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20211 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20211(Accession NP_(—)060183.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20211.

FLJ20257 (Accession NP_(—)062552.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20257 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20257,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20257 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17007, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20257(Accession NP_(—)062552.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20257.

FLJ20280 (Accession NP_(—)060211.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20280 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20280,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20280 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20280(Accession NP_(—)060211.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20280.

FLJ20306 (Accession NP_(—)060226.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20306 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20306BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ20306, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20306BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20306 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3975 and SEQID:15330 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20306(Accession NP_(—)060226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20306.

FLJ20337 (Accession NP_(—)060242.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20337 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20337,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20337 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4177, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20337(Accession NP_(—)060242.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20337.

FLJ20413 (Accession NP_(—)060278.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20413 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20413BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ20413, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20413BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20413 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10318 andSEQ ID:13155 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20413(Accession NP_(—)060278.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20413.

FLJ20452 (Accession NP_(—)060298.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20452 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20452,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20452 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11133, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20452(Accession NP_(—)060298.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20452.

FLJ20464 (Accession NP_(—)060304.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20464 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20464BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ20464, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20464BINDING SITE1 and FLJ20464 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16904 andSEQ ID:15056 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20464(Accession NP_(—)060304.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20464.

FLJ20531 (Accession NP_(—)060335.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20531 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20531,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20531 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7783, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20531(Accession NP_(—)060335.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20531.

FLJ20671 (Accession NP_(—)060394.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20671 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20671,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20671 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20671(Accession NP_(—)060394.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20671.

FLJ20686 (Accession NP_(—)060395.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20686 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20686,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20686 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2852, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20686(Accession NP_(—)060395.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20686.

FLJ20694 (Accession NP_(—)060398.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20694 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20694,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20694 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20694(Accession NP_(—)060398.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20694.

FLJ20700 (Accession NP_(—)060402.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20700 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20700,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20700 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16856, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20700(Accession NP_(—)060402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20700.

FLJ20802 (Accession NP_(—)060429.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20802 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20802,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20802 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4334, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20802(Accession NP_(—)060429.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20802.

FLJ20825 (Accession NP_(—)060432.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20825 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ20825BINDING SITE5 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ20825, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20825BINDING SITE1 through FLJ20825 BINDING SITE5, designated SEQ ID:6889,SEQ ID:8889, SEQ ID:6040, SEQ ID:805 and SEQ ID:19263 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20825(Accession NP_(—)060432.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20825.

FLJ20909 (Accession NP_(—)078969.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20909 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20909,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20909 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18412, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20909(Accession NP_(—)078969.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20909.

FLJ20972 (Accession NP_(—)079306.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20972 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20972,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20972 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13690, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20972(Accession NP_(—)079306.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20972.

FLJ21135 (Accession NP_(—)079142.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21135 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21135,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21135 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21135(Accession NP_(—)079142.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21135.

FLJ21144 (Accession NP_(—)073611.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21144 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21144,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21144 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3619, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21144(Accession NP_(—)073611.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21144.

FLJ21240 (Accession NP_(—)079123.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21240 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21240,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21240 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16290, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21240(Accession NP_(—)079123.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21240.

FLJ21603 (Accession NP_(—)079038.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21603 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21603,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21603 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21603(Accession NP_(—)079038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21603.

FLJ21657 (Accession NP_(—)071928.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21657 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21657,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21657 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13061, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21657(Accession NP_(—)071928.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21657.

FLJ21673 (Accession NP_(—)112160.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21673 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ21673BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ21673, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21673BINDING SITE1 and FLJ21673 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19796 andSEQ ID:16286 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21673(Accession NP_(—)112160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21673.

FLJ21687 (Accession NP_(—)079135.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21687 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ21687BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ21687, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21687BINDING SITE1 and FLJ21687 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19018 andSEQ ID:17803 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21687(Accession NP_(—)079135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21687.

FLJ21777 (Accession NP_(—)115585.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21777 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ21777BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ21777, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21777BINDING SITE1 and FLJ21777 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:627 and SEQID:11407 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21777(Accession NP_(—)115585.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21777.

FLJ21870 (Accession NP_(—)075392.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21870 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21870,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21870 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6605, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21870(Accession NP_(—)075392.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21870.

FLJ22054 (Accession NP_(—)078837.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22054 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22054,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22054 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17423, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22054(Accession NP_(—)078837.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22054.

FLJ22173 (Accession NP_(—)079317.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22173 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22173,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22173 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17804, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22173(Accession NP_(—)079317.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22173.

FLJ22313 (Accession NP_(—)071768.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22313 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22313,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22313 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22313(Accession NP_(—)071768.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22313.

FLJ22415 (Accession NP_(—)079045.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22415 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22415,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22415 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4373, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22415(Accession NP_(—)079045.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22415.

FLJ22692 (Accession NP_(—)079325.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22692 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22692,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22692 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7048, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22692(Accession NP_(—)079325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22692.

FLJ22814 (Accession NP_(—)079192.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22814 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ22814BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ22814, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22814BINDING SITE1 through FLJ22814 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:2026,SEQ ID:8877 and SEQ ID:15203 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22814(Accession NP_(—)079192.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22814.

FLJ22965 (Accession NP_(—)071384.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22965 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ22965BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ22965, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22965BINDING SITE1 and FLJ22965 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18688 andSEQ ID:17741 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22965(Accession NP_(—)071384.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22965.

FLJ23022 (Accession NP_(—)079327.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23022 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ23022BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ23022, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23022BINDING SITE1 and FLJ23022 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5830 and SEQID:9765 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23022(Accession NP_(—)079327.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23022.

FLJ23040 (Accession NP_(—)079450.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23040 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23040,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23040 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5732, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23040(Accession NP_(—)079450.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23040.

FLJ23042 (Accession NP_(—)079433.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23042 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23042,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23042 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9948, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23042(Accession NP_(—)079433.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23042.

FLJ23185 (Accession NP_(—)079332.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23185 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ23185BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ23185, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23185BINDING SITE1 and FLJ23185 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11247 andSEQ ID:10998 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23185(Accession NP_(—)079332.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23185.

FLJ23235 (Accession NP_(—)079219.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23235 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23235,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23235 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17838, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23235(Accession NP_(—)079219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23235.

FLJ23322 (Accession NP_(—)079231.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23322 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ23322BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ23322, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23322BINDING SITE1 and FLJ23322 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8548 and SEQID:11740 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23322(Accession NP_(—)079231.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23322.

FLJ23356 (Accession NP_(—)115613.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23356 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23356,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23356 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23356(Accession NP_(—)115613.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23356.

FLJ23360 (Accession NP_(—)075564.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23360 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ23360BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ23360, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23360BINDING SITE1 and FLJ23360 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13066 andSEQ ID:5830 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23360(Accession NP_(—)075564.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23360.

FLJ23436 (Accession NP_(—)078947.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23436 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23436,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23436 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8839, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23436(Accession NP_(—)078947.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23436.

FLJ23499 (Accession NP_(—)073598.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23499 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23499,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23499 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4310, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23499(Accession NP_(—)073598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23499.

FLJ23537 (Accession NP_(—)079165.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23537 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23537,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23537 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10013, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23537(Accession NP_(—)079165.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23537.

FLJ23754 (Accession NP_(—)689888.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23754 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23754,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23754 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13853, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23754(Accession NP_(—)689888.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23754.

FLJ23865 (Accession NP_(—)689882.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23865 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23865,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23865 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23865(Accession NP_(—)689882.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23865.

FLJ23878 (Accession NP_(—)659427.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23878 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ23878BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ23878, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23878BINDING SITE1 and FLJ23878 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15315 andSEQ ID:19119 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23878(Accession NP_(—)659427.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23878.

FLJ25006 (Accession NP_(—)653211.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25006 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25006,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25006 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19211, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25006(Accession NP_(—)653211.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25006.

FLJ25613 (Accession NP_(—)775865.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25613 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25613,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25613 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8469, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25613(Accession NP_(—)775865.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25613.

FLJ30092 (Accession NP_(—)659420.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30092 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30092,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30092 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6927, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30092(Accession NP_(—)659420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30092.

FLJ30317 (Accession NP_(—)742148.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30317 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ30317BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ30317, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30317BINDING SITE1 and FLJ30317 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7121 and SEQID:6683 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30317(Accession NP_(—)742148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30317.

FLJ30507 (Accession NP_(—)694555.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30507 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30507,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30507 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5647, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30507(Accession NP_(—)694555.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30507.

FLJ30594 (Accession NP_(—)694556.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30594 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30594,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30594 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9422, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30594(Accession NP_(—)694556.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30594.

FLJ30679 (Accession NP_(—)694562.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30679 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30679,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30679 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30679(Accession NP_(—)694562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30679.

FLJ30791 (Accession NP_(—)653295.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30791 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30791,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30791 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7170, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30791(Accession NP_(—)653295.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30791.

FLJ30899 (Accession NP_(—)689943.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30899 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30899,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30899 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30899(Accession NP_(—)689943.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30899.

FLJ31034 (Accession NP_(—)689937.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31034 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31034,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31034 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9589, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31034(Accession NP_(—)689937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31034.

FLJ31052 (Accession NP_(—)689591.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31052 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31052,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31052 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15521, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31052(Accession NP_(—)689591.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31052.

FLJ31158 (Accession NP_(—)689782.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31158 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31158,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31158 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31158(Accession NP_(—)689782.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31158.

FLJ31208 (Accession NP_(—)694568.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31208 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31208,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31208 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14200, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31208(Accession NP_(—)694568.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31208.

FLJ31322 (Accession NP_(—)689600.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31322 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ31322BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ31322, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31322BINDING SITE1 and FLJ31322 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6650 and SEQID:13125 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31322(Accession NP_(—)689600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31322.

FLJ31331 (Accession NP_(—)689743.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31331 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31331,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31331 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31331(Accession NP_(—)689743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31331.

FLJ31434 (Accession NP_(—)689709.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31434 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ31434BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ31434, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31434BINDING SITE1 and FLJ31434 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1420 and SEQID:15343 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31434(Accession NP_(—)689709.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31434.

FLJ31455 (Accession NP_(—)659401.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31455 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31455,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31455 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15977, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31455(Accession NP_(—)659401.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31455.

FLJ31568 (Accession NP_(—)689722.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31568 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ31568BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ31568, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31568BINDING SITE1 and FLJ31568 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18229 andSEQ ID:20105 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31568(Accession NP_(—)689722.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31568.

FLJ31737 (Accession NP_(—)659421.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31737 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31737,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31737 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6645, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31737(Accession NP_(—)659421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31737.

FLJ31819 (Accession NP_(—)689742.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31819 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31819,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31819 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12402, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31819(Accession NP_(—)689742.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31819.

FLJ31842 (Accession NP_(—)689700.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31842 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ31842BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ31842, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31842BINDING SITE1 and FLJ31842 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5671 and SEQID:5830 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31842(Accession NP_(—)689700.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31842.

FLJ31846 (Accession NP_(—)659411.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31846 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31846,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31846 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31846(Accession NP_(—)659411.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31846.

FLJ31882 (Accession NP_(—)689673.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31882 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31882,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31882 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11921, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31882(Accession NP_(—)689673.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31882.

FLJ31952 (Accession NP_(—)653283.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31952 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31952,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31952 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8772, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31952(Accession NP_(—)653283.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31952.

FLJ31958 (Accession NP_(—)694575.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31958 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31958,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31958 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:694, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31958(Accession NP_(—)694575.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31958.

FLJ32029 (Accession NP_(—)775853.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32029 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ32029BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ32029, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32029BINDING SITE1 through FLJ32029 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:19975,SEQ ID:1492 and SEQ ID:15089 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32029(Accession NP_(—)775853.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32029.

FLJ32214 (Accession NP_(—)689686.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32214 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32214,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32214 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32214(Accession NP_(—)689686.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32214.

FLJ32384 (Accession NP_(—)653209.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32384 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32384,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32384 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32384(Accession NP_(—)653209.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32384.

FLJ32535 (Accession NP_(—)689760.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32535 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32535,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32535 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8019, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32535(Accession NP_(—)689760.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32535.

FLJ32915 (Accession NP_(—)659451.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32915 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32915,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32915 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8190, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32915(Accession NP_(—)659451.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32915.

FLJ33207 (Accession NP_(—)848649.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33207 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33207,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33207 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5805, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33207(Accession NP_(—)848649.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33207.

FLJ33298 (Accession NP_(—)775907.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33298 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33298,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33298 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4903, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33298(Accession NP_(—)775907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33298.

FLJ33505 (Accession NP_(—)689530.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33505 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33505,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33505 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7314, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33505(Accession NP_(—)689530.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33505.

FLJ33610 (Accession NP_(—)775968.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33610 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33610,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33610 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11488, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33610(Accession NP_(—)775968.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33610.

FLJ33674 (Accession XP_(—)291074.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33674 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ33674BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ33674, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33674BINDING SITE1 and FLJ33674 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11561 andSEQ ID:1928 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33674(Accession XP_(—)291074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33674.

FLJ33790 (Accession NP_(—)775854.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33790 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33790,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33790 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12060, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33790(Accession NP_(—)775854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33790.

FLJ33979 (Accession NP_(—)689849.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33979 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33979,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33979 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:592, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33979(Accession NP_(—)689849.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33979.

FLJ34047 (Accession NP_(—)775940.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34047 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34047,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34047 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15371, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34047(Accession NP_(—)775940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34047.

FLJ34278 (Accession NP_(—)775873.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34278 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34278,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34278 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12930, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34278(Accession NP_(—)775873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34278.

FLJ34817 (Accession NP_(—)689516.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34817 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34817,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34817 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9991, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34817(Accession NP_(—)689516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34817.

FLJ34969 (Accession XP_(—)114353.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ34969 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ34969,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ34969 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ34969(Accession XP_(—)114353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ34969.

FLJ35119 (Accession NP_(—)787067.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35119 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ35119BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ35119, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35119BINDING SITE1 and FLJ35119 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13065 andSEQ ID:4404 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35119(Accession NP_(—)787067.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35119.

FLJ35681 (Accession NP_(—)787096.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35681 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35681,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35681 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35681(Accession NP_(—)787096.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35681.

FLJ35740 (Accession NP_(—)671728.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35740 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35740,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35740 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7183, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35740(Accession NP_(—)671728.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35740.

FLJ35848 (Accession XP_(—)290755.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35848 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35848,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35848 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35848(Accession XP_(—)290755.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35848.

FLJ35936 (Accession NP_(—)775735.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35936 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35936,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35936 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13467, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35936(Accession NP_(—)775735.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35936.

FLJ36812 (Accession NP_(—)694992.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36812 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ36812BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ36812, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36812BINDING SITE1 and FLJ36812 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12792 andSEQ ID:15984 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36812(Accession NP_(—)694992.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36812.

FLJ37131 (Accession NP_(—)775958.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37131 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37131,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37131 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19393, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37131(Accession NP_(—)775958.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37131.

FLJ37228 (Accession NP_(—)787113.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37228 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37228,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37228 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12334, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37228(Accession NP_(—)787113.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37228.

FLJ37318 (Accession NP_(—)689799.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37318 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37318,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37318 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37318(Accession NP_(—)689799.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37318.

FLJ37562 (Accession NP_(—)689622.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37562 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37562,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37562 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11700, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37562(Accession NP_(—)689622.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37562.

FLJ38359 (Accession NP_(—)689731.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38359 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38359,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38359 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10720, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38359(Accession NP_(—)689731.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38359.

FLJ38426 (Accession NP_(—)775882.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38426 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38426,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38426 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11462, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38426(Accession NP_(—)775882.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38426.

FLJ38482 (Accession NP_(—)689894.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38482 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38482,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38482 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3131, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38482(Accession NP_(—)689894.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38482.

FLJ38663 (Accession NP_(—)689482.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38663 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38663BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38663, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38663BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38663 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19910 andSEQ ID:9420 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38663(Accession NP_(—)689482.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38663.

FLJ38690 (Accession NP_(—)848608.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38690 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ38690BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38690, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38690BINDING SITE1 through FLJ38690 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15308,SEQ ID:1620 and SEQ ID:3523 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38690(Accession NP_(—)848608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38690.

FLJ38773 (Accession NP_(—)848623.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38773 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ38773BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38773, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38773BINDING SITE1 through FLJ38773 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:18950,SEQ ID:19941 and SEQ ID:7759 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38773(Accession NP_(—)848623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38773.

FLJ38944 (Accession NP_(—)689574.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38944 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38944BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ38944, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38944BINDING SITE1 and FLJ38944 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1492 and SEQID:948 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38944(Accession NP_(—)689574.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38944.

FLJ38991 (Accession NP_(—)776188.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38991 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38991,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38991 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13139, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38991(Accession NP_(—)776188.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38991.

FLJ39005 (Accession NP_(—)848616.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39005 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39005,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39005 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12307, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39005(Accession NP_(—)848616.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39005.

FLJ39369 (Accession NP_(—)689576.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39369 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39369,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39369 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15223, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39369(Accession NP_(—)689576.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39369.

FLJ39415 (Accession NP_(—)775952.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39415 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39415,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39415 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14355, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39415(Accession NP_(—)775952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39415.

FLJ39441 (Accession XP_(—)084736.6) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39441 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39441,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39441 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8873, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39441(Accession XP_(—)084736.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39441.

FLJ39653 (Accession NP_(—)689897.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39653 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39653BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ39653, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39653BINDING SITE1 and FLJ39653 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13908 andSEQ ID:19119 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39653(Accession NP_(—)689897.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39653.

FLJ40160 (Accession NP_(—)775755.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ40160 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40160,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40160 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15055, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40160(Accession NP_(—)775755.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ40160.

FLJ40182 (Accession NP_(—)775967.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ40182 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40182,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40182 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40182(Accession NP_(—)775967.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ40182.

FLJ40288 (Accession NP_(—)775953.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ40288 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40288,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40288 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17816, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40288(Accession NP_(—)775953.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ40288.

FLJ40417 (Accession NP_(—)775921.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ40417 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ40417BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ40417, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40417BINDING SITE1 and FLJ40417 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:631 and SEQID:4629 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40417(Accession NP_(—)775921.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ40417.

FLJ40542 (Accession NP_(—)848598.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ40542 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40542,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40542 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14572, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40542(Accession NP_(—)848598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ40542.

FLJ90165 (Accession NP_(—)699169.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90165 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90165,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90165 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90165(Accession NP_(—)699169.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90165.

FLJ90652 (Accession NP_(—)775889.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90652 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90652,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90652 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7434, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90652(Accession NP_(—)775889.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90652.

FLJ90734 (Accession NP_(—)699206.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90734 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90734,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90734 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90734(Accession NP_(—)699206.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90734.

FLJ90798 (Accession NP_(—)699198.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ90798 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ90798,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ90798 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19895, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FLJ90798(Accession NP_(—)699198.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ90798.

FRSB (Accession NP_(—)005678.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FRSB BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FRSB, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FRSB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9067, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of FRSB (AccessionNP_(—)005678.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FRSB.

Fus interacting protein (serine-arginine rich) 1 (FUSIP1, AccessionNP_(—)473357.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FUSIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FUSIP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUSIP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14886, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Fus interactingprotein (serine-arginine rich) 1 (FUSIP1, Accession NP_(—)473357.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FUSIP1.

Fucosyltransferase 6 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT6, AccessionNP_(—)000141.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FUT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FUT6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FUT6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3076, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofFucosyltransferase 6 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT6, AccessionNP_000141.1), a gene which is involved in the biosynthesis of thee-selectin ligand, sialyl-lewis x. catalyzes the transfer of fucose fromgdp-beta-fucose to alpha-2,3 sialylated substrates. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FUT6.

The function of FUT6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Frizzled homolog 2(drosophila) (FZD2, Accession NP_(—)001457.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FZD2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFZD2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FZD2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19131, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Frizzled homolog2 (drosophila) (FZD2, Accession NP_(—)001457.1), a gene which isaputative receptor with a role in transmembrane signal transmission.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FZD2.

The function of FZD2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM374.1.Udp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 6 (galnac-t6) (GALNT6, AccessionNP_(—)009141.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GALNT6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GALNT6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GALNT6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10435, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 6 (galnac-t6) (GALNT6, AccessionNP_(—)009141.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GALNT6.

Udp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 7 (galnac-t7) (GALNT7, AccessionNP_(—)473451.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GALNT7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GALNT7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GALNT7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 7 (galnac-t7) (GALNT7, AccessionNP_(—)473451.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GALNT7.

Galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (GALT, AccessionNP_(—)667342.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GALT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GALT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GALT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14368, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofGalactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (GALT, AccessionNP_(—)667342.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GALT.

Galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (GALT, AccessionNP_(—)667343.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GALT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GALT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GALT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14368, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofGalactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (GALT, AccessionNP_(—)667343.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GALT.

Growth arrest-specific 7 (GAS7, Accession NP_(—)005881.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAS7 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GAS7, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GAS7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19102, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Growtharrest-specific 7 (GAS7, Accession NP_(—)005881.1), a gene which mayplay a role in promoting maturation and morphological differentiation ofcerebellar neurons. and therefore may be associated with Leukemias withmyeloid/lymphoid (mll). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Leukemias with myeloid/lymphoid(mll), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withGAS7.

The function of GAS7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. GATS (AccessionNP_(—)849153.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GATS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GATS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GATS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19105, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of GATS (AccessionNP_(—)849153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GATS.

GBP4 (Accession NP_(—)443173.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GBP4 BINDING SITE1 and GBP4 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byGBP4, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GBP4 BINDING SITE1 andGBP4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4182 and SEQ ID:14599respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of GBP4 (AccessionNP_(—)443173.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GBP4.

Glucosaminyl (n-acetyl) transferase 2, i-branching enzyme (GCNT2,Accession NP_(—)001482.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GCNT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GCNT2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GCNT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9733, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Glucosaminyl(n-acetyl) transferase 2, i-branching enzyme (GCNT2, AccessionNP_(—)001482.1), a gene which converts linear into branchedpoly-n-acetyllactosaminoglycans. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GCNT2.

The function of GCNT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM205.2. Growth differentiationfactor 11 (GDF11, Accession NP_(—)005802.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GDF11 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGDF11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GDF11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5161, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Growthdifferentiation factor 11 (GDF11, Accession NP_(—)005802.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GDF11.

Gamma-glutamyl carboxylase (GGCX, Accession NP_(—)000812.2) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GGCX BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GGCX, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GGCXBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17049, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Gamma-glutamylcarboxylase (GGCX, Accession NP_(—)000812.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GGCX.

GL012 (Accession NP_(—)110441.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GL012 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GL012,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GL012 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1572, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of GL012 (AccessionNP_(—)110441.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GL012.

GLTP (Accession NP_(—)057517.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GLTP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GLTP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GLTP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17424, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of GLTP (AccessionNP_(—)057517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GLTP.

GNB4 (Accession NP_(—)067642.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNB4 BINDING SITE1 and GNB4 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byGNB4, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNB4 BINDING SITE1 andGNB4 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10438 and SEQ ID:16402respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of GNB4 (AccessionNP_(—)067642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GNB4.

GNE (Accession NP_(—)005467.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNE, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GNE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15108, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of GNE (AccessionNP_(—)005467.1), a gene which has roles in sialic acid biosynthesis andregulates cell surface sialylation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GNE.

The function of GNE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Guanine nucleotidebinding protein (g protein), gamma 11 (GNG11, Accession NP_(—)004117.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GNG11BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GNG11, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGNG11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2988, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Guaninenucleotide binding protein (g protein), gamma 11 (GNG11, AccessionNP_(—)004117.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GNG11.

GNPNAT1 (Accession XP_(—)085119.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNPNAT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNPNAT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17400, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of GNPNAT1(Accession XP_(—)085119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GNPNAT1.

Golgi autoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 2 (GOLGA2, AccessionNP_(—)004477.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GOLGA2 BINDING SITE1 and GOLGA2 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by GOLGA2,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GOLGA2 BINDING SITE1 andGOLGA2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5830 and SEQ ID:6239respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Golgiautoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 2 (GOLGA2, Accession NP_(—)004477.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GOLGA2.

GOLGIN-67 (Accession NP_(—)851421.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GOLGIN-67 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by GOLGIN-67, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGOLGIN-67 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9854, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of GOLGIN-67(Accession NP_(—)851421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GOLGIN-67.

Glycoprotein 2 (zymogen granule membrane) (GP2, AccessionNP_(—)001493.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3379, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein 2(zymogen granule membrane) (GP2, Accession NP_(—)001493.1), a gene whichexpresses in the secretory granule of the exocrine pancreas.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GP2.

The function of GP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Glycoprotein v(platelet) (GP5, Accession NP_(—)004479.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GP5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GP5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GP5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein v(platelet) (GP5, Accession NP_(—)004479.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GP5.

Glycoprotein a33 (transmembrane) (GPA33, Accession NP_(—)005805.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPA33BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GPA33, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGPA33 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16908, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein a33(transmembrane) (GPA33, Accession NP_(—)005805.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPA33.

G protein-coupled receptor 1 (GPR1, Accession NP_(—)005270.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR1 BINDING SITE1and GPR1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by GPR1, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGPR1 BINDING SITE1 and GPR1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10434 andSEQ ID:2031 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 1 (GPR1, Accession NP_(—)005270.1), a gene which is an orphanreceptor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GPR1.

The function of GPR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM207.2. GRAF (AccessionNP_(—)055886.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GRAF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRAF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GRAF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14162, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of GRAF (AccessionNP_(—)055886.1), a gene which ia a GTPase activating protein for p21-racand therefore may be associated with Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with GRAF.

The function of GRAF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. GREB1 (AccessionNP_(—)683701.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GREB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GREB1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GREB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of GREB1 (AccessionNP_(—)683701.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GREB1.

Glutamate receptor, metabotropic 6 (GRM6, Accession NP_(—)000834.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRM6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GRM6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRM6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9275, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, metabotropic 6 (GRM6, Accession NP_(—)000834.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GRM6.

GRTP1 (Accession NP_(—)078995.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRTP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRTP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRTP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of GRTP1 (AccessionNP_(—)078995.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRTP1.

GSG2 (Accession NP_(—)114171.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GSG2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GSG2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GSG2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19193, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of GSG2 (AccessionNP_(—)114171.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GSG2.

General transcription factor iif, polypeptide 1, 74 kda (GTF2F1,Accession NP_(—)002087.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTF2F1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GTF2F1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2F1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13402, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Generaltranscription factor iif, polypeptide 1, 74 kda (GTF2F1, AccessionNP_(—)002087.1), a gene which helps to recruit it to the initiationcomplex in collaboration with tfiib. it promotes transcriptionelongation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTF2F1.

The function of GTF2F1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Gtp binding protein 5(putative) (GTPBP5, Accession NP_(—)056481.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GTPBP5 BINDING SITE1 through GTPBP5BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by GTPBP5, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTPBP5BINDING SITE1 through GTPBP5 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:2483, SEQID:12059 and SEQ ID:15564 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Gtp bindingprotein 5 (putative) (GTPBP5, Accession NP_(—)056481.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GTPBP5.

Granzyme h (cathepsin g-like 2, protein h-ccpx) (GZMH, AccessionNP_219491.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GZMH BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GZMH, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GZMH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6446, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Granzyme h(cathepsin g-like 2, protein h-ccpx) (GZMH, Accession NP_(—)219491.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GZMH.

H2-ALPHA (Accession XP_(—)054284.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. H2-ALPHA BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by H2-ALPHA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of H2-ALPHA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15749, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of H2-ALPHA(Accession XP_(—)054284.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with H2-ALPHA.

H2a histone family, member x (H2AFX, Accession NP_(—)002096.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. H2AFXBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by H2AFX, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofH2AFX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2926, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of H2a histonefamily, member x (H2AFX, Accession NP_(—)002096.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with H2AFX.

Hbs1-like (s. cerevisiae) (HBS1L, Accession NP_(—)006611.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HBS1L BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HBS1L, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HBS1LBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12190, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Hbs1-like (s.cerevisiae) (HBS1L, Accession NP_(—)006611.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HBS1L.

HCGIX (Accession NP_(—)005835.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HCGIX BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HCGIX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HCGIX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:641, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of HCGIX (AccessionNP_(—)005835.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HCGIX.

HCNGP (Accession NP_(—)037392.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HCNGP BINDING SITE1 and HCNGP BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byHCNGP, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HCNGP BINDING SITE1 andHCNGP BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15274 and SEQ ID:20026respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of HCNGP (AccessionNP_(—)037392.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HCNGP.

HEMK (Accession NP_(—)057257.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HEMK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HEMK, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HEMK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9386, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of HEMK (AccessionNP_(—)057257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HEMK.

HES2 (Accession XP_(—)290879.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HES2 BINDING SITE1 through HES2 BINDING SITE3are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby HES2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HES2 BINDING SITE1through HES2 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:19032, SEQ ID:5827 and SEQID:15984 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of HES2 (AccessionXP_(—)290879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HES2.

Hairy and enhancer of split 6 (drosophila) (HES6, AccessionNP_(—)061115.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HES6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HES6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HES6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2945, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Hairy andenhancer of split 6 (drosophila) (HES6, Accession NP_(—)061115.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HES6.

Herv-h ltr-associating 2 (HHLA2, Accession NP_(—)009003.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HHLA2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HHLA2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HHLA2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5686, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Herv-hltr-associating 2 (HHLA2, Accession NP_(—)009003.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HHLA2.

HIC (Accession XP_(—)041273.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HIC BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HIC, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HIC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19869, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of HIC (AccessionXP_(—)041273.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HIC.

HIG2 (Accession NP_(—)037464.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HIG2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HIG2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HIG2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2455, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of HIG2 (AccessionNP_(—)037464.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HIG2.

Huntingtin interacting protein 1 (HIP1, Accession NP_(—)005329.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HIP1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by HIP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19132, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Huntingtininteracting protein 1 (HIP1, Accession NP_(—)005329.2), a gene which isa membrane protein and interacts with huntingtin. and therefore may beassociated with Huntington disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington disease, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with HIP1.

The function of HIP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Histocompatibility(minor) 13 (HM13, Accession NP_(—)848697.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HM13 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HM13, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HM13BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18691, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofHistocompatibility (minor) 13 (HM13, Accession NP_(—)848697.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HM13.

High mobility group at-hook 2 (HMGA2, Accession NP_(—)003474.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMGA2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by HMGA2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHMGA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3859, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of High mobilitygroup at-hook 2 (HMGA2, Accession NP_(—)003474.1), a gene which mayaffect transcription and cell differentiation; shares common DNA-bindingmotif with other HMG HMG I/Y family members. and therefore may beassociated with Lipoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Lipoma, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with HMGA2.

The function of HMGA2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM203.1. Histamine receptor h1(HRH1, Accession NP_(—)000852.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HRH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HRH1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HRH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15027, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Histaminereceptor h1 (HRH1, Accession NP_(—)000852.1), a gene which stimulatesthe synthesis of inositol phosphate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HRH1.

The function of HRH1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Histamine receptor h4(HRH4, Accession NP_(—)067637.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HRH4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HRH4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HRH4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16196, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Histaminereceptor h4 (HRH4, Accession NP_(—)067637.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HRH4.

Hydroxysteroid (17-beta) dehydrogenase 7 (HSD17B7, AccessionNP_(—)057455.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HSD17B7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSD17B7, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HSD17B7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16464,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Hydroxysteroid(17-beta) dehydrogenase 7 (HSD17B7, Accession NP_(—)057455.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HSD17B7.

HSH2 (Accession NP_(—)116244.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSH2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HSH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10438, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of HSH2 (AccessionNP_(—)116244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSH2.

HSMPP8 (Accession XP_(—)167894.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSMPP8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSMPP8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSMPP8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4558, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of HSMPP8 (AccessionXP_(—)167894.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HSMPP8.

Heat shock 70 kda protein 5 (glucose-regulated protein, 78 kda) (HSPA5,Accession NP_(—)005338.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSPA5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPA5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPA5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Heat shock 70 kdaprotein 5 (glucose-regulated protein, 78 kda) (HSPA5, AccessionNP_(—)005338.1), a gene which is involved in the folding and assembly ofproteins in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HSPA5.

The function of HSPA5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. HSPC043 (AccessionNP_(—)067041.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HSPC043 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC043, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HSPC043 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12141,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of HSPC043(Accession NP_(—)067041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSPC043.

Hormonally upregulated neu-associated kinase (HUNK, AccessionNP_(—)055401.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HUNK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HUNK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HUNK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2603, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Hormonallyupregulated neu-associated kinase (HUNK, Accession NP_(—)055401.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HUNK.

HYPK (Accession NP_(—)057484.3) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HYPK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HYPK, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HYPK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9495, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of HYPK (AccessionNP_(—)057484.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HYPK.

Islet amyloid polypeptide (IAPP, Accession NP_(—)000406.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IAPP BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by IAPP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IAPPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19057, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Islet amyloidpolypeptide (IAPP, Accession NP_(—)000406.1), a gene which selectivelyinhibits insulin-stimulated glucose utilization and glycogen depositionand therefore may be associated with Type ii diabetes. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Typeii diabetes ., and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IAPP.

The function of IAPP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM190.1. Interferon-inducedprotein with tetratricopeptide repeats 4 (IFIT4, AccessionNP_(—)001540.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IFIT4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IFIT4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IFIT4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3297, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofInterferon-induced protein with tetratricopeptide repeats 4 (IFIT4,Accession NP_001540.2), a gene which is an interferon-induced protein.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IFIT4.

The function of IFIT4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Interferon (alpha,beta and omega) receptor 1 (IFNAR1, Accession NP_(—)000620.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IFNAR1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by IFNAR1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IFNAR1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7044, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Interferon(alpha, beta and omega) receptor 1 (IFNAR1, Accession NP_(—)000620.1), agene which is a receptor for interferons alpha and beta. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IFNAR1.

The function of IFNAR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Interferon gammareceptor 2 (interferon gamma transducer 1) (IFNGR2, AccessionNP_(—)005525.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IFNGR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IFNGR2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IFNGR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17119, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Interferon gammareceptor 2 (interferon gamma transducer 1) (IFNGR2, AccessionNP_(—)005525.1), a gene which is required for signal transduction. thisaccessory factor is an integral part of the ifn-gamma signaltransduction pathway and is likely to interact with gaf, jak1, and/orjak2. and therefore may be associated with Atypical mycobacterialinfection, familial disseminated. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Atypical mycobacterialinfection, familial disseminated, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IFNGR2.

The function of IFNGR2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Inositol hexaphosphatekinase 3 (IHPK3, Accession NP_(—)473452.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IHPK3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byIHPK3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IHPK3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18598, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Inositolhexaphosphate kinase 3 (IHPK3, Accession NP_(—)473452.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IHPK3.

Interleukin 10 (IL10, Accession NP_(—)000563.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL10 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby IL10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8482, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 10(IL10, Accession NP_(—)000563.1), a gene which inhibits the synthesis ofa number of cytokines, including ifn-gamma, il-2, il-3, tnf and gm-csfproduced by activated macrophages and by helper t cells. and thereforemay be associated with Human immunodeficiency virus type 1,susceptibility to. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Human immunodeficiency virus type 1,susceptibility to, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with IL10.

The function of IL10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.2. Interleukin 10receptor, beta (IL10RB, Accession NP_(—)000619.3) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL10RB BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby IL10RB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL10RB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 10receptor, beta (IL10RB, Accession NP_(—)000619.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL10RB.

Interleukin 13 receptor, alpha 1 (IL13RA1, Accession NP_(—)001551.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL13RA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by IL13RA1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL13RA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11740, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 13receptor, alpha 1 (IL13RA1, Accession NP_(—)001551.1), a gene whichbinds il-13 with a low affinity. together with il-4r-alpha can form afunctional receptor for il-13 and therefore may be associated withAsthma and athopy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Asthma and athopy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL13RA1.

The function of IL13RA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Interleukin 17 receptor(IL17R, Accession NP_(—)055154.3) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL17R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL17R,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL17R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11720, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 17receptor (IL17R, Accession NP_(—)055154.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL17R.

Interleukin 18 (interferon-gamma-inducing factor) (IL18, AccessionNP_(—)001553.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL18, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9399, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 18(interferon-gamma-inducing factor) (IL18, Accession NP_(—)001553.1), agene which augments natural killer cell activity in spleen cells andstimulates interferon gamma production in t helper type i cells. andtherefore may be associated with Crohn disease. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Crohn disease,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL18.

The function of IL18 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Interleukin 1 receptor,type i (IL1R1, Accession NP_(—)000868.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. IL1R1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL1R1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL1R1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10406, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 1receptor, type i (IL1R1, Accession NP_(—)000868.1), a gene which is areceptor for interleukin-1 alpha (il-1a), beta (il-1b), andinterleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein (il-1ra). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL1R1.

The function of IL1R1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. IL23R (AccessionNP_(—)653302.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL23R BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL23R, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IL23R BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9056, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of IL23R (AccessionNP_(—)653302.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IL23R.

Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775087.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775087.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)734464.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)734464.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 28 receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL28RABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL28RA, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of IL28RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 28receptor, alpha (IL28RA, Accession NP_(—)775088.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IL28RA.

Interleukin 6 receptor (IL6R, Accession NP_(—)852004.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL6R BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by IL6R, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof IL6R BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17754, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 6receptor (IL6R, Accession NP_(—)852004.1), a gene which is essential tothe regulation of the immune response, hematopoiesis, and acute-phasereactions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IL6R.

The function of IL6R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Interleukin 6 receptor(IL6R, Accession NP_(—)000556.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. IL6R BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byIL6R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL6R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 6receptor (IL6R, Accession NP_(—)000556.1), a gene which is essential tothe regulation of the immune response, hematopoiesis, and acute-phasereactions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IL6R.

The function of IL6R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Interleukin 8 receptor,beta (IL8RB, Accession NP_(—)001548.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. IL8RB BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IL8RB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL8RB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 8receptor, beta (IL8RB, Accession NP_(—)001548.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL8RB.

Inactivation escape 1 (INE1, Accession NP_(—)003660.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. INE1 BINDING SITE1and INE1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by INE1, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofINE1 BINDING SITE1 and INE1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18648 andSEQ ID:13712 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Inactivationescape 1 (INE1, Accession NP_(—)003660.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with INE1.

Inhibitor of growth family, member 2 (ING2, Accession NP_477519.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ING2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ING2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ING2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13415, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Inhibitor ofgrowth family, member 2 (ING2, Accession NP_(—)477519.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ING2.

Inhibin, beta c (INHBC, Accession NP_(—)005529.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. INHBC BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby INHBC, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of INHBC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16412, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Inhibin, beta c(INHBC, Accession NP_(—)005529.1), a gene which inhibits the secretionof follitropin by the pituitary gland. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with INHBC.

The function of INHBC and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM401.1. Inositolpolyphosphate-5-phosphatase, 75 kda (INPP5B, Accession XP_(—)300739.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. INPP5BBINDING SITE1 and INPP5B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by INPP5B, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of INPP5B BINDING SITE1 and INPP5B BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:16413 and SEQ ID:12792 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Inositolpolyphosphate-5-phosphatase, 75 kda (INPP5B, Accession XP_300739.1), agene which hydrolyzes the calcium-mobilizing second messengerins(1,4,5)p3. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith INPP5B.

The function of INPP5B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Inositolpolyphosphate-5-phosphatase, 145 kda (INPP5D, Accession NP_(—)005532.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. INPP5DBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by INPP5D, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofINPP5D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9965, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Inositolpolyphosphate-5-phosphatase, 145 kda (INPP5D, Accession NP_005532.1), agene which hydrolyzes Ins(1,3,4,5)P4 and PtdIns(3,4,5)P3; contains anSH2-domain and therefore may be associated with Severe osteoporosis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Severe osteoporosis, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with INPP5D.

The function of INPP5D and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Intracisternal aparticle-promoted polypeptide (IPP, Accession NP_(—)005888.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IPP BINDING SITE1and IPP BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by IPP, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofIPP BINDING SITE1 and IPP BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7118 and SEQID:11184 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Intracisternal aparticle-promoted polypeptide (IPP, Accession NP_(—)005888.1), a genewhich may play a role in organizing the actin cytoskeleton. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IPP.

The function of IPP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Interleukin-1receptor-associated kinase 1 (IRAK1, Accession NP_(—)001560.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IRAK1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by IRAK1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofIRAK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12737, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin-1receptor-associated kinase 1 (IRAK1, Accession NP_(—)001560.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IRAK1.

Interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK4, AccessionNP_(—)057207.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IRAK4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IRAK4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IRAK4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10607, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin-1receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK4, Accession NP_(—)057207.1), a genewhich may function as an IRAK1 kinase, triggering a cascade ofphosphorylation events. and therefore may be associated with Renaltumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Renal tumors, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IRAK4.

The function of IRAK4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Integrin, alpha d(ITGAD, Accession XP_(—)113880.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ITGAD BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITGAD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITGAD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5341, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha d(ITGAD, Accession XP_(—)113880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ITGAD.

Integrin, alpha l (antigen cd11a (p180), lymphocyte function-associatedantigen 1; alpha polypeptide) (ITGAL, Accession NP_(—)002200.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ITGALBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ITGAL, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofITGAL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15224, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Integrin, alpha l(antigen cd11a (p180), lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1; alphapolypeptide) (ITGAL, Accession NP_(—)002200.1), a gene which s areceptor for icam1, icam2, icam3 and icam4. it is involved in a varietyof immune phenomena including leukocyte-endothelial cell interaction,cytotoxic t-cell mediated killing, and antibody dependent killing bygranulocytes and monocytes. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ITGAL.

The function of ITGAL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM148.1. Junctophilin 2 (JPH2,Accession NP_(—)065166.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. JPH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byJPH2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of JPH2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Junctophilin 2(JPH2, Accession NP_(—)065166.2), a gene which mediates cross talkbetween cell surface and intracellular ion channels. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with JPH2.

The function of JPH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM346.2. Kangai 1 (suppressionof tumorigenicity 6, prostate; cd82 antigen (r2 leukocyte antigen,antigen detected by monoclonal and antibody ia4)) (KAI1, AccessionNP_(—)002222.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KAI1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KAI1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KAI1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4535, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Kangai 1(suppression of tumorigenicity 6, prostate; cd82 antigen (r2 leukocyteantigen, antigen detected by monoclonal and antibody ia4)) (KAI1,Accession NP_(—)002222.1), a gene which associates with cd4 or cd8 anddelivers costimulatory signals for the tcr/cd3 pathway. and thereforemay be associated with Prostate cancer. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Prostate cancer,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with KAI1.

The function of KAI1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. KBRAS2 (AccessionNP_(—)060065.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KBRAS2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KBRAS2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KBRAS2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3310, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KBRAS2 (AccessionNP_(—)060065.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KBRAS2.

Potassium voltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 7(KCNA7, Accession NP_(—)114092.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNA7 BINDING SITE1 and KCNA7 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byKCNA7, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNA7 BINDING SITE1 andKCNA7 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15108 and SEQ ID:2483respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 7 (KCNA7,Accession NP_(—)114092.2), a gene which allows nerve cells toefficiently repolarize following an action potential. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNA7.

The function of KCNA7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Potassium voltage-gatedchannel, subfamily h (eag-related), member 6 (KCNH6, AccessionNP_(—)110406.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNH6 BINDING SITE1 and KCNH6 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNH6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNH6BINDING SITE1 and KCNH6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19242 and SEQID:18166 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, subfamily h (eag-related), member 6 (KCNH6,Accession NP_(—)110406.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KCNH6.

Kv channel interacting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775286.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNIP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNIP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of KCNIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Kv channelinteracting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775286.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNIP2.

Kv channel interacting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775284.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNIP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNIP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of KCNIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Kv channelinteracting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775284.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNIP2.

Kv channel interacting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775464.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNIP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNIP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of KCNIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Kv channelinteracting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775464.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNIP2.

Kv channel interacting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775285.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNIP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNIP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of KCNIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Kv channelinteracting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775285.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNIP2.

Kv channel interacting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775287.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNIP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNIP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of KCNIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Kv channelinteracting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775287.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNIP2.

Kv channel interacting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775283.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNIP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNIP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of KCNIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Kv channelinteracting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)775283.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNIP2.

Kv channel interacting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)055406.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNIP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNIP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of KCNIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:14673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Kv channelinteracting protein 2 (KCNIP2, Accession NP_(—)055406.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNIP2.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 14 (KCNJ14,Accession NP_(—)733838.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ14 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNJ14, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ14BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18135, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 14 (KCNJ14, AccessionNP_(—)733838.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNJ14.

Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 5 (KCNJ5,Accession NP_(—)000881.3) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNJ5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNJ5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNJ5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Potassiuminwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily j, member 5 (KCNJ5, AccessionNP_(—)000881.3), a gene which is a potassium inwardly-rectifyingchannel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNJ5.

The function of KCNJ5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Potassium channel,subfamily k, member 6 (KCNK6, Accession NP_(—)004814.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNK6 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KCNK6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNK6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2853, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumchannel, subfamily k, member 6 (KCNK6, Accession NP_(—)004814.1), a genewhich is an inward rectifying potassium channel protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNK6.

The function of KCNK6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Potassium largeconductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily m beta member 3(KCNMB3, Accession NP_(—)741981.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KCNMB3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KCNMB3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNMB3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7035, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Potassium largeconductance calcium-activated channel, subfamily m beta member 3(KCNMB3, Accession NP_(—)741981.1), a gene which is similar to aregulatory subunit of Ca-activated potassium channel. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNMB3.

The function of KCNMB3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. KIAA0125 (AccessionNP_(—)055607.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA0125 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0125, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0125 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4129,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0125(Accession NP_(—)055607.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0125.

KIAA0140 (Accession NP_(—)055476.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0140 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0140,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0140 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1809, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0140(Accession NP_(—)055476.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0140.

KIAA0211 (Accession NP_(—)055445.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0211 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0211,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0211 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12651, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0211(Accession NP_(—)055445.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0211.

KIAA0237 (Accession NP_(—)055562.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0237 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0237,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0237 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8698, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0237(Accession NP_(—)055562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0237.

KIAA0266 (Accession NP_(—)067677.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0266 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0266,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0266 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0266(Accession NP_(—)067677.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0266.

KIAA0276 (Accession XP_(—)048199.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0276 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0276,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0276 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17630, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0276(Accession XP_(—)048199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0276.

KIAA0355 (Accession NP_(—)055501.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0355 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0355,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0355 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6039, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0355(Accession NP_(—)055501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0355.

KIAA0397 (Accession XP_(—)029438.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0397 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0397,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0397 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0397(Accession XP_(—)029438.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0397.

KIAA0408 (Accession NP_(—)055517.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0408 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0408,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0408 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11277, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0408(Accession NP_(—)055517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0408.

KIAA0419 (Accession NP_(—)055526.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0419 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0419,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0419 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0419(Accession NP_(—)055526.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0419.

KIAA0427 (Accession NP_(—)055587.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0427 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0427,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0427 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5274, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0427(Accession NP_(—)055587.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0427.

KIAA0446 (Accession XP_(—)044155.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0446 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0446,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0446 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19849, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0446(Accession XP_(—)044155.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0446.

KIAA0449 (Accession NP_(—)060066.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0449 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0449,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0449 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19104, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0449(Accession NP_(—)060066.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0449.

KIAA0469 (Accession NP_(—)055666.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0469 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0469,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0469 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7582, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0469(Accession NP_(—)055666.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0469.

KIAA0471 (Accession NP_(—)055672.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0471 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0471,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0471 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2975, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0471(Accession NP_(—)055672.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0471.

KIAA0472 (Accession XP_(—)290898.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0472 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0472,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0472 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0472(Accession XP_(—)290898.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0472.

KIAA0475 (Accession NP_(—)055679.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0475 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0475BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0475, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0475BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0475 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1492 and SEQID:11624 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0475(Accession NP_(—)055679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0475.

KIAA0476 (Accession NP_(—)055671.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0476 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0476,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0476 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10354, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0476(Accession NP_(—)055671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0476.

KIAA0478 (Accession NP_(—)055685.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0478 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0478,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0478 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18191, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0478(Accession NP_(—)055685.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0478.

KIAA0514 (Accession NP_(—)055511.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0514 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0514,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0514 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1907, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0514(Accession NP_(—)055511.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0514.

KIAA0528 (Accession NP_(—)055617.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0528 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0528,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0528 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4002, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0528(Accession NP_(—)055617.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0528.

KIAA0557 (Accession XP_(—)085507.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0557 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0557BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0557, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0557BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0557 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2789 and SEQID:2342 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0557(Accession XP_(—)085507.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0557.

KIAA0563 (Accession NP_(—)055649.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0563 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0563BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0563, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0563BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0563 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15108 andSEQ ID:609 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0563(Accession NP_(—)055649.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0563.

KIAA0565 (Accession XP_(—)039912.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0565 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0565,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0565 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0565(Accession XP_(—)039912.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0565.

KIAA0590 (Accession NP_(—)055529.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0590 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0590,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0590 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9935, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0590(Accession NP_(—)055529.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0590.

KIAA0628 (Accession NP_(—)055604.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0628 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0628,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0628 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16922, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0628(Accession NP_(—)055604.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0628.

KIAA0645 (Accession NP_(—)055477.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0645 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0645,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0645 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17488, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0645(Accession NP_(—)055477.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0645.

KIAA0711 (Accession NP_(—)055682.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0711 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0711,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0711 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6186, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0711(Accession NP_(—)055682.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0711.

KIAA0759 (Accession NP_(—)056120.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0759 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0759,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0759 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16933, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0759(Accession NP_(—)056120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0759.

KIAA0773 (Accession NP_(—)055505.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0773 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0773,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0773 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11119, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0773(Accession NP_(—)055505.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0773.

KIAA0825 (Accession XP_(—)027906.5) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0825 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0825,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0825 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15983, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0825(Accession XP_(—)027906.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0825.

KIAA0831 (Accession NP_(—)055739.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0831 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0831,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0831 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3413, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0831(Accession NP_(—)055739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0831.

KIAA0872 (Accession NP_(—)055755.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0872 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0872BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0872, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0872BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0872 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4557 and SEQID:19196 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0872(Accession NP_(—)055755.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0872.

KIAA0884 (Accession XP_(—)046660.4) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0884 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0884BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0884, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0884BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0884 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5856 and SEQID:3610 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0884(Accession XP_(—)046660.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0884.

KIAA0889 (Accession NP_(—)056192.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0889 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA0889BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KIAA0889, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0889 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA0889 BINDINGSITE3, designated SEQ ID:13091, SEQ ID:13091 and SEQ ID:3264respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0889(Accession NP_(—)056192.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0889.

KIAA0889 (Accession NP_(—)056192.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0889 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA0889BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KIAA0889, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0889 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA0889 BINDINGSITE3, designated SEQ ID:7577, SEQ ID:12683 and SEQ ID:3136respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0889(Accession NP_(—)056192.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0889.

KIAA0907 (Accession NP_(—)055764.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0907 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0907BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0907, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0907BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0907 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11102 andSEQ ID:13066 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0907(Accession NP_(—)055764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0907.

KIAA0924 (Accession NP_(—)055712.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0924 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0924,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0924 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10571, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0924(Accession NP_(—)055712.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0924.

KIAA0935 (Accession XP_(—)052620.6) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0935 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0935,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0935 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2363, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0935(Accession XP_(—)052620.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0935.

KIAA0981 (Accession XP_(—)028867.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0981 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0981,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0981 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2679, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0981(Accession XP_(—)028867.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0981.

KIAA1001 (Accession NP_(—)055775.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1001 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1001BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1001, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1001BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1001 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:19927,SEQ ID:15875 and SEQ ID:1269 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1001(Accession NP_(—)055775.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1001.

KIAA1032 (Accession XP_(—)038604.4) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1032 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1032,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1032 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5109, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1032(Accession XP_(—)038604.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1032.

KIAA1036 (Accession NP_(—)055724.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1036 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1036,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1036 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9356, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1036(Accession NP_(—)055724.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1036.

KIAA1086 (Accession XP_(—)047610.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1086 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1086BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1086, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1086BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1086 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6649 and SEQID:1442 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1086(Accession XP_(—)047610.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1086.

KIAA1115 (Accession NP_(—)055746.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1115 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1115,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1115 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6299, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1115(Accession NP_(—)055746.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1115.

KIAA1126 (Accession XP_(—)050325.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1126 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1126BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1126, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1126BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1126 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2893 and SEQID:18121 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1126(Accession XP_(—)050325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1126.

KIAA1136 (Accession XP_(—)166110.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1136 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6682, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1136(Accession XP_(—)166110.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1136.

KIAA1155 (Accession XP_(—)030864.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1155 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1155,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1155 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3204, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1155(Accession XP_(—)030864.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1155.

KIAA1164 (Accession XP_(—)045358.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1164 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1164BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1164, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1164BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1164 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6526 and SEQID:6420 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1164(Accession XP_(—)045358.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1164.

KIAA1181 (Accession NP_(—)065195.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1181 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1181BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1181, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1181BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1181 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9991 and SEQID:16802 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1181(Accession NP_(—)065195.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1181.

KIAA1193 (Accession XP_(—)041843.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1193 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1193BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1193, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1193BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1193 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8722 and SEQID:8382 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1193(Accession XP_(—)041843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1193.

KIAA1202 (Accession XP_(—)050478.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1202 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1202BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1202, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1202BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1202 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15089 andSEQ ID:8547 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1202(Accession XP_(—)050478.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1202.

KIAA1228 (Accession XP_(—)036408.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1228 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1228BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1228, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1228BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1228 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15089 andSEQ ID:9422 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1228(Accession XP_(—)036408.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1228.

KIAA1240 (Accession XP_(—)039676.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1240 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1240,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1240 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15329, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1240(Accession XP_(—)039676.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1240.

KIAA1270 (Accession XP_(—)291190.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1270 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1270,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1270 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3813, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1270(Accession XP_(—)291190.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1270.

KIAA1271 (Accession XP_(—)045472.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1271 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1271,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1271 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18088, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1271(Accession XP_(—)045472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1271.

KIAA1276 (Accession XP_(—)039169.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1276 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1276,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1276 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13059, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1276(Accession XP_(—)039169.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1276.

KIAA1277 (Accession XP_(—)035114.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1277 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1277,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1277 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3417, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1277(Accession XP_(—)035114.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1277.

KIAA1340 (Accession XP_(—)044836.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1340 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1340,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1340 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3882, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1340(Accession XP_(—)044836.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1340.

KIAA1348 (Accession XP_(—)043826.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1348 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1348BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1348, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1348BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1348 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9419 and SEQID:12559 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1348(Accession XP_(—)043826.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1348.

KIAA1377 (Accession XP_(—)040708.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1377 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1377,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1377 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20104, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1377(Accession XP_(—)040708.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1377.

KIAA1399 (Accession XP_(—)046685.4) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1399 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1399,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1399 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10279, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1399(Accession XP_(—)046685.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1399.

KIAA1404 (Accession NP_(—)066363.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1404 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1404,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1404 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6419, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1404(Accession NP_(—)066363.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1404.

KIAA1423 (Accession XP_(—)029703.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1423 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1423,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1423 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12788, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1423(Accession XP_(—)029703.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1423.

KIAA1447 (Accession XP_(—)290770.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1447 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1447,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1447 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10517, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1447(Accession XP_(—)290770.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1447.

KIAA1456 (Accession XP_(—)040100.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1456 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1456BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1456, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1456BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1456 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18691 andSEQ ID:3412 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1456(Accession XP_(—)040100.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1456.

KIAA1473 (Accession XP_(—)047550.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1473 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1473BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1473, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1473BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1473 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1492 and SEQID:5557 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1473(Accession XP_(—)047550.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1473.

KIAA1486 (Accession XP_(—)041126.4) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1486 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1486,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1486 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15677, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1486(Accession XP_(—)041126.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1486.

KIAA1518 (Accession XP_(—)170889.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1518 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1518BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KIAA1518, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA1518 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1518 BINDINGSITE4, designated SEQ ID:18859, SEQ ID:14466, SEQ ID:10439 and SEQID:17403 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1518(Accession XP_(—)170889.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1518.

KIAA1538 (Accession XP_(—)049474.4) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1538 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1538BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1538, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1538BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1538 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17039 andSEQ ID:5273 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1538(Accession XP_(—)049474.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1538.

KIAA1542 (Accession XP_(—)290536.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1542 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1542,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1542 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9321, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1542(Accession XP_(—)290536.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1542.

KIAA1554 (Accession XP_(—)290768.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1554 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1554,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1554 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16064, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1554(Accession XP_(—)290768.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1554.

KIAA1559 (Accession XP_(—)054472.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1559 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1559,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1559 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15359, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1559(Accession XP_(—)054472.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1559.

KIAA1594 (Accession XP_(—)050754.5) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1594 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1594,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1594 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1594(Accession XP_(—)050754.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1594.

KIAA1614 (Accession XP_(—)046531.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1614 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1614,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1614 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12333, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1614(Accession XP_(—)046531.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1614.

KIAA1618 (Accession XP_(—)290769.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1618 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1618,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1618 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17901, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1618(Accession XP_(—)290769.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1618.

KIAA1630 (Accession NP_(—)061176.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1630 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1630,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1630 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15143, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1630(Accession NP_(—)061176.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1630.

KIAA1656 (Accession XP_(—)038022.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1656 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1656,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1656 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7120, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1656(Accession XP_(—)038022.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1656.

KIAA1673 (Accession XP_(—)047672.4) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1673 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1673,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1673 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17218, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1673(Accession XP_(—)047672.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1673.

KIAA1674 (Accession XP_(—)290462.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1674 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1674,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1674 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10619, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1674(Accession XP_(—)290462.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1674.

KIAA1712 (Accession NP_(—)085136.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1712 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1712, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1712BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1763, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1712(Accession NP_(—)085136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1712.

KIAA1715 (Accession XP_(—)042834.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1715 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1715,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1715 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2721, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1715(Accession XP_(—)042834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1715.

KIAA1724 (Accession XP_(—)040280.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1724 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1724,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1724 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7563, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1724(Accession XP_(—)040280.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1724.

KIAA1735 (Accession XP_(—)290496.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1735 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1735,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1735 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10758, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1735(Accession XP_(—)290496.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1735.

KIAA1771 (Accession XP_(—)086404.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1771 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1771,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1771 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3051, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1771(Accession XP_(—)086404.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1771.

KIAA1827 (Accession XP_(—)290834.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1827 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1827,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1827 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13774, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1827(Accession XP_(—)290834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1827.

KIAA1836 (Accession XP_(—)114087.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1836 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1836,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1836 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1836(Accession XP_(—)114087.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1836.

KIAA1841 (Accession XP_(—)087056.4) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1841 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1841,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1841 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1419, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1841(Accession XP_(—)087056.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1841.

KIAA1856 (Accession XP_(—)166549.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1856 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1856,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1856 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17219, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1856(Accession XP_(—)166549.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1856.

KIAA1870 (Accession NP_(—)116277.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1870 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1870, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1870BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9531, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1870(Accession NP_(—)116277.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1870.

KIAA1871 (Accession XP_(—)290737.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1871 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1871,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1871 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17416, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1871(Accession XP_(—)290737.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1871.

KIAA1872 (Accession NP_(—)149053.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1872 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1872,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1872 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16024, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1872(Accession NP_(—)149053.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1872.

KIAA1879 (Accession XP_(—)056635.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1879 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1879,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1879 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5944, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1879(Accession XP_(—)056635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1879.

KIAA1904 (Accession XP_(—)056282.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1904 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1904BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1904, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1904BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1904 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19541 andSEQ ID:2653 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1904(Accession XP_(—)056282.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1904.

KIAA1917 (Accession XP_(—)290732.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1917 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1917BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1917, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1917BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1917 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:19051,SEQ ID:15343 and SEQ ID:5830 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1917(Accession XP_(—)290732.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1917.

KIAA1920 (Accession XP_(—)085210.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1920 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1920,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1920 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10532, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1920(Accession XP_(—)085210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1920.

KIAA1936 (Accession XP_(—)056082.5) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1936 BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1936BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1936, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1936BINDING SITE1 through KIAA1936 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:14501,SEQ ID:9047 and SEQ ID:19057 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1936(Accession XP_(—)056082.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1936.

KIAA1940 (Accession XP_(—)086981.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1940 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1940,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1940 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1940(Accession XP_(—)086981.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1940.

KIAA1941 (Accession XP_(—)059318.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1941 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1941,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1941 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9414, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1941(Accession XP_(—)059318.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1941.

KIAA1949 (Accession XP_(—)300202.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1949 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1949, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1949BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17575, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1949(Accession XP_(—)300202.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1949.

KIAA1949 (Accession XP_(—)166376.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1949 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1949, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1949BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17575, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1949(Accession XP_(—)166376.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1949.

KIAA1949 (Accession XP_(—)300167.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1949 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1949, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1949BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17575, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1949(Accession XP_(—)300167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1949.

KIAA1951 (Accession XP_(—)057401.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1951 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1951BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1951, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1951BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1951 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15343 andSEQ ID:13263 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1951(Accession XP_(—)057401.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1951.

KIAA1954 (Accession XP_(—)085375.4) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1954 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1954,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1954 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11132, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1954(Accession XP_(—)085375.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1954.

KIAA1956 (Accession XP_(—)085836.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1956 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1956,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1956 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1956(Accession XP_(—)085836.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1956.

KIAA1958 (Accession XP_(—)088566.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1958 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1958,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1958 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1958(Accession XP_(—)088566.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1958.

KIAA1979 (Accession XP_(—)113984.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1979 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1979BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1979, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1979BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1979 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10353 andSEQ ID:10065 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1979(Accession XP_(—)113984.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1979.

KIAA1981 (Accession XP_(—)114000.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1981 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1981,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1981 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7592, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1981(Accession XP_(—)114000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1981.

KIAA1998 (Accession XP_(—)068710.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1998 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1998BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1998, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1998BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1998 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10487 andSEQ ID:10265 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1998(Accession XP_(—)068710.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1998.

KIF11 (Accession NP_(—)004514.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KIF11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIF11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KIF11 (AccessionNP_(—)004514.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KIF11.

Kinesin family member 13b (KIF13B, Accession NP_(—)056069.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIF13B BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KIF13B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF13BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19613, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Kinesin familymember 13b (KIF13B, Accession NP_(—)056069.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KIF13B.

Kinesin family member 14 (KIF14, Accession NP_(—)055690.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIF14 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KIF14, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF14BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2937, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Kinesin familymember 14 (KIF14, Accession NP_(—)055690.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KIF14.

Kinesin family member 1b (KIF1B, Accession NP_(—)055889.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIF1B BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KIF1B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF1BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10435, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Kinesin familymember 1b (KIF1B, Accession NP_(—)055889.1), a gene which motor foranterograde transport of mitochondria. has a microtubule plusend-directed motility. and therefore is associated with Charcot-marie-tooth disease, neuronal type, a. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Charcot-marie- toothdisease, neuronal type, a, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIF1B.

The function of KIF1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Kinesin family member3b (KIF3B, Accession NP_(—)004789.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIF3B BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIF3B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF3B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17418, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Kinesin familymember 3b (KIF3B, Accession NP_(—)004789.1), a gene which is amicrotubule-based anterograde translocator for membranous organelles.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KIF3B.

The function of KIF3B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Kinesin family member5c (KIF5C, Accession NP_(—)004513.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIF5C BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIF5C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF5C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2807, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Kinesin familymember 5c (KIF5C, Accession NP_(—)004513.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KIF5C.

KLC2L (Accession NP_(—)660318.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KLC2L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KLC2L, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLC2LBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13397, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of KLC2L (AccessionNP_(—)660318.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KLC2L.

Killer cell lectin-like receptor subfamily g, member 1 (KLRG1, AccessionNP_(—)005801.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KLRG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KLRG1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KLRG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13091, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Killer celllectin-like receptor subfamily g, member 1 (KLRG1, AccessionNP_(—)005801.2), a gene which plays a role in host defense;.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KLRG1.

The function of KLRG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.2. Kringle containingtransmembrane protein 1 (KREMEN1, Accession NP_(—)114434.3) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KREMEN1 BINDINGSITE1 and KREMEN1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KREMEN1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KREMEN1 BINDING SITE1 andKREMEN1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14776 and SEQ ID:9420respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Kringlecontaining transmembrane protein 1 (KREMEN1, Accession NP_(—)114434.3).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KREMEN1.

Kinase suppressor of ras (KSR, Accession XP_(—)290793.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KSR BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KSR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KSRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3327, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Kinase suppressorof ras (KSR, Accession XP_(—)290793.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KSR.

Lysosomal-associated membrane protein 2 (LAMP2, AccessionNP_(—)054701.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LAMP2 BINDING SITE1 and LAMP2 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by LAMP2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LAMP2BINDING SITE1 and LAMP2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10440 and SEQID:2602 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofLysosomal-associated membrane protein 2 (LAMP2, AccessionNP_(—)054701.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAMP2.

LANO (Accession NP_(—)079444.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LANO BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byLANO, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LANO BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LANO (AccessionNP_(—)079444.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LANO.

LAP1B (Accession NP_(—)056417.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LAP1B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LAP1B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LAP1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:948, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LAP1B (AccessionNP_(—)056417.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LAP1B.

Lim and sh3 protein 1 (LASP1, Accession NP_(—)006139.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LASP1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LASP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LASP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9055, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Lim and sh3protein 1 (LASP1, Accession NP_(—)006139.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LASP1.

Lim domain binding 3 (LDB3, Accession XP_(—)084376.6) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LDB3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LDB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LDB3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Lim domainbinding 3 (LDB3, Accession XP_(—)084376.6), a gene which could play arole during mating. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LDB3.

The function of LDB3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Low density lipoproteinreceptor (familial hypercholesterolemia) (LDLR, AccessionNP_(—)000518.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LDLR BINDING SITE1 through LDLR BINDING SITE3 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by LDLR,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LDLR BINDING SITE1through LDLR BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:4260, SEQ ID:8019 and SEQID:4880 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Low densitylipoprotein receptor (familial hypercholesterolemia) (LDLR, AccessionNP_(—)000518.1), a gene which also acts as a tumor suppressor. andtherefore is associated with Familial hypercholesterolemia. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofFamilial hypercholesterolemia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LDLR.

The function of LDLR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM99.1. Leptin (obesityhomolog, mouse) (LEP, Accession NP_(—)000221.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LEP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LEP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LEP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Leptin (obesityhomolog, mouse) (LEP, Accession NP_(—)000221.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LEP.

Leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor, subfamily b (with tm and itimdomains), member 1 (LILRB1, Accession NP_(—)006660.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LILRB1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LILRB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LILRB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7591, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Leukocyteimmunoglobulin-like receptor, subfamily b (with tm and itim domains),member 1 (LILRB1, Accession NP_(—)006660.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LILRB1.

LIM (Accession NP_(—)006448.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LIM BINDING SITE1 and LIM BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byLIM, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIM BINDING SITE1 and LIMBINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15993 and SEQ ID:1052 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LIM (AccessionNP_(—)006448.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LIM.

Lamin b2 (LMNB2, Accession NP_(—)116126.2) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LMNB2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLMNB2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LMNB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5883, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Lamin b2 (LMNB2,Accession NP_(—)116126.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LMNB2.

Leiomodin 1 (smooth muscle) (LMOD1, Accession NP_(—)036266.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LMOD1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LMOD1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LMOD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6842, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Leiomodin 1(smooth muscle) (LMOD1, Accession NP_(—)036266.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LMOD1.

Leiomodin 3 (fetal) (LMOD3, Accession XP_(—)067529.3) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LMOD3 BINDING SITE1 andLMOD3 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by LMOD3, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLMOD3 BINDING SITE1 and LMOD3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15089 andSEQ ID:14217 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Leiomodin 3(fetal) (LMOD3, Accession XP_(—)067529.3). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LMOD3.

LOC112687 (Accession XP_(—)053145.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC112687 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC112687, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC112687 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7318, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC112687(Accession XP_(—)053145.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112687.

LOC112885 (Accession NP_(—)612424.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC112885 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC112885, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC112885 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12290, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC112885(Accession NP_(—)612424.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112885.

LOC114987 (Accession NP_(—)660284.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC114987 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC114987, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC114987 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9417, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC114987(Accession NP_(—)660284.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC114987.

LOC115004 (Accession XP_(—)291162.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115004 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115004, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115004 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9418, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC115004(Accession XP_(—)291162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115004.

LOC115129 (Accession XP_(—)055292.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115129 BINDING SITE1 through LOC115129BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC115129, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115129BINDING SITE1 through LOC115129 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:1418,SEQ ID:1147 and SEQ ID:9914 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC115129(Accession XP_(—)055292.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115129.

LOC115704 (Accession NP_(—)660288.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115704 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115704, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115704 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13386, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC115704(Accession NP_(—)660288.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115704.

LOC116143 (Accession NP_(—)612467.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116143 BINDING SITE1 and LOC116143BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC116143, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116143BINDING SITE1 and LOC116143 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3378 andSEQ ID:9421 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC116143(Accession NP_(—)612467.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116143.

LOC116228 (Accession XP_(—)300752.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116228 BINDING SITE1 and LOC116228BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC116228, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116228BINDING SITE1 and LOC116228 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1671 andSEQ ID:12210 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC116228(Accession XP_(—)300752.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116228.

LOC116236 (Accession XP_(—)057674.5) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116236 BINDING SITE1 and LOC116236BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC116236, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116236BINDING SITE1 and LOC116236 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2487 andSEQ ID:18886 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC116236(Accession XP_(—)057674.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116236.

LOC116349 (Accession XP_(—)057993.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116349 BINDING SITE1 and LOC116349BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC116349, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116349BINDING SITE1 and LOC116349 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10572 andSEQ ID:13155 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC116349(Accession XP_(—)057993.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116349.

LOC118709 (Accession XP_(—)058338.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC118709 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC118709, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC118709 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11340, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC118709(Accession XP_(—)058338.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC118709.

LOC120224 (Accession NP_(—)620143.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC120224 BINDING SITE1 and LOC120224BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC120224, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC120224BINDING SITE1 and LOC120224 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10567 andSEQ ID:20099 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC120224(Accession NP_(—)620143.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC120224.

LOC120406 (Accession XP_(—)061976.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC120406 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC120406, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC120406 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10342, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC120406(Accession XP_(—)061976.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC120406.

LOC121456 (Accession XP_(—)062645.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC121456 BINDING SITE1 and LOC121456BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC121456, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC121456BINDING SITE1 and LOC121456 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3524 andSEQ ID:957 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC121456(Accession XP_(—)062645.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC121456.

LOC122704 (Accession XP_(—)058647.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC122704 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC122704, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC122704 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6651, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC122704(Accession XP_(—)058647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC122704.

LOC123722 (Accession XP_(—)058721.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC123722 BINDING SITE1 through LOC123722BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC123722, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC123722BINDING SITE1 through LOC123722 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15675,SEQ ID:13155 and SEQ ID:5759 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC123722(Accession XP_(—)058721.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC123722.

LOC124411 (Accession XP_(—)058804.4) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC124411 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC124411, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC124411 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12083, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC124411(Accession XP_(—)058804.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC124411.

LOC124751 (Accession XP_(—)064298.4) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC124751 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC124751, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC124751 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC124751(Accession XP_(—)064298.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC124751.

LOC126167 (Accession XP_(—)058997.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126167 BINDING SITE1 and LOC126167BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC126167, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126167BINDING SITE1 and LOC126167 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5860 andSEQ ID:12793 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC126167(Accession XP_(—)058997.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126167.

LOC126669 (Accession XP_(—)060121.4) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126669 BINDING SITE1 and LOC126669BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC126669, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126669BINDING SITE1 and LOC126669 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14979 andSEQ ID:6238 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC126669(Accession XP_(—)060121.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126669.

LOC127262 (Accession XP_(—)072073.5) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC127262 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC127262, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC127262 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC127262(Accession XP_(—)072073.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC127262.

LOC130026 (Accession NP_(—)612477.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130026 BINDING SITE1 and LOC130026BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC130026, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130026BINDING SITE1 and LOC130026 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2487 andSEQ ID:3640 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC130026(Accession NP_(—)612477.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130026.

LOC130589 (Accession NP_(—)620156.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130589 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130589, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130589 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17423, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC130589(Accession NP_(—)620156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130589.

LOC133926 (Accession XP_(—)059674.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC133926 BINDING SITE1 and LOC133926BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC133926, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC133926BINDING SITE1 and LOC133926 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12792 andSEQ ID:13155 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC133926(Accession XP_(—)059674.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC133926.

LOC134121 (Accession XP_(—)059692.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC134121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC134121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC134121 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC134121(Accession XP_(—)059692.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC134121.

LOC134147 (Accession NP_(—)620164.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC134147 BINDING SITE1 and LOC134147BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC134147, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC134147BINDING SITE1 and LOC134147 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1453 andSEQ ID:9760 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC134147(Accession NP_(—)620164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC134147.

LOC136263 (Accession NP_(—)660311.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC136263 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC136263, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC136263 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15223, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC136263(Accession NP_(—)660311.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC136263.

LOC138428 (Accession XP_(—)059972.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC138428 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC138428, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC138428 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10454, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC138428(Accession XP_(—)059972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC138428.

LOC139422 (Accession XP_(—)066687.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC139422 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC139422, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC139422 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5043, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC139422(Accession XP_(—)066687.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC139422.

LOC139562 (Accession XP_(—)066765.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC139562 BINDING SITE1 through LOC139562BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC139562, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC139562BINDING SITE1 through LOC139562 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:7773,SEQ ID:7063 and SEQ ID:7286 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC139562(Accession XP_(—)066765.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC139562.

LOC142779 (Accession XP_(—)084337.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC142779 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC142779, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC142779 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5071, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC142779(Accession XP_(—)084337.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC142779.

LOC142826 (Accession XP_(—)084355.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC142826 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC142826, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC142826 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15983, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC142826(Accession XP_(—)084355.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC142826.

LOC142948 (Accession XP_(—)096364.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC142948 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC142948, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC142948 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8865, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC142948(Accession XP_(—)096364.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC142948.

LOC144481 (Accession XP_(—)096611.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144481 BINDING SITE1 and LOC144481BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC144481, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144481BINDING SITE1 and LOC144481 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1996 andSEQ ID:10867 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC144481(Accession XP_(—)096611.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144481.

LOC144817 (Accession XP_(—)084972.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12140, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC144817(Accession XP_(—)084972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144817.

LOC144845 (Accession NP_(—)612483.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144845 BINDING SITE1 and LOC144845BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC144845, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144845BINDING SITE1 and LOC144845 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12559 andSEQ ID:3092 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC144845(Accession NP_(—)612483.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144845.

LOC145216 (Accession XP_(—)096730.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145216 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145216, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145216 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10554, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC145216(Accession XP_(—)096730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145216.

LOC145231 (Accession XP_(—)096740.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145231 BINDING SITE1 through LOC145231BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC145231, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145231BINDING SITE1 through LOC145231 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:16122,SEQ ID:15089 and SEQ ID:19055 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC145231(Accession XP_(—)096740.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145231.

LOC145387 (Accession XP_(—)096791.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145387 BINDING SITE1 and LOC145387BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC145387, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145387BINDING SITE1 and LOC145387 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14786 andSEQ ID:2001 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC145387(Accession XP_(—)096791.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145387.

LOC145453 (Accession XP_(—)085120.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145453 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145453, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145453 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC145453(Accession XP_(—)085120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145453.

LOC145609 (Accession XP_(—)096817.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145609 BINDING SITE1 and LOC145609BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC145609, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145609BINDING SITE1 and LOC145609 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5360 andSEQ ID:15343 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC145609(Accession XP_(—)096817.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145609.

LOC145663 (Accession XP_(—)096829.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13155, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC145663(Accession XP_(—)096829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145663.

LOC145693 (Accession XP_(—)085205.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145693 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145693, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145693 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15903, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC145693(Accession XP_(—)085205.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145693.

LOC145757 (Accession XP_(—)085227.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145757 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145757, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145757 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11897, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC145757(Accession XP_(—)085227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145757.

LOC145758 (Accession XP_(—)096858.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145758 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145758, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145758 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6791, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC145758(Accession XP_(—)096858.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145758.

LOC145820 (Accession XP_(—)085246.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145820 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145820, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145820 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC145820(Accession XP_(—)085246.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145820.

LOC146229 (Accession XP_(—)085387.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146229 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146229, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146229 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19900, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC146229(Accession XP_(—)085387.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146229.

LOC146336 (Accession XP_(—)085421.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146336 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146336, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146336 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC146336(Accession XP_(—)085421.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146336.

LOC146713 (Accession XP_(—)097071.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146713 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146713BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146713, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146713BINDING SITE1 and LOC146713 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10438 andSEQ ID:14497 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC146713(Accession XP_(—)097071.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146713.

LOC146728 (Accession XP_(—)097074.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146728 BINDING SITE1 and LOC146728BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC146728, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146728BINDING SITE1 and LOC146728 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17996 andSEQ ID:9770 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC146728(Accession XP_(—)097074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146728.

LOC146756 (Accession XP_(—)097085.5) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146756 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146756, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146756 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC146756(Accession XP_(—)097085.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146756.

LOC146895 (Accession XP_(—)097120.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4338, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC146895(Accession XP_(—)097120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146895.

LOC146901 (Accession XP_(—)097121.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146901 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146901, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146901 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1262, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC146901(Accession XP_(—)097121.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146901.

LOC146958 (Accession XP_(—)097142.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146958 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146958, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146958 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12758, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC146958(Accession XP_(—)097142.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146958.

LOC147071 (Accession XP_(—)054031.5) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147071 BINDING SITE1 and LOC147071BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC147071, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147071BINDING SITE1 and LOC147071 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:609 and SEQID:13155 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC147071(Accession XP_(—)054031.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147071.

LOC147080 (Accession XP_(—)097182.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147080 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147080, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147080 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9281, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC147080(Accession XP_(—)097182.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147080.

LOC147093 (Accession XP_(—)097184.4) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147093 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147093, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147093 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6900, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC147093(Accession XP_(—)097184.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147093.

LOC147645 (Accession XP_(—)085831.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147645 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147645, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147645 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10707, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC147645(Accession XP_(—)085831.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147645.

LOC147649 (Accession XP_(—)085830.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147649 BINDING SITE1 and LOC147649BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC147649, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147649BINDING SITE1 and LOC147649 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2487 andSEQ ID:13155 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC147649(Accession XP_(—)085830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147649.

LOC147669 (Accession XP_(—)097262.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147669 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147669, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147669 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:472, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC147669(Accession XP_(—)097262.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147669.

LOC147727 (Accession XP_(—)085862.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147727 BINDING SITE1 through LOC147727BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC147727, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147727BINDING SITE1 through LOC147727 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:630,SEQ ID:16906 and SEQ ID:19057 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC147727(Accession XP_(—)085862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147727.

LOC147791 (Accession XP_(—)097293.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147791 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147791, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147791 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC147791(Accession XP_(—)097293.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147791.

LOC147837 (Accession NP_(—)660319.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147837 BINDING SITE1 and LOC147837BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC147837, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147837BINDING SITE1 and LOC147837 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4707 andSEQ ID:18983 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC147837(Accession NP_(—)660319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147837.

LOC147947 (Accession XP_(—)085974.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14271, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC147947(Accession XP_(—)085974.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147947.

LOC148137 (Accession NP_(—)653293.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10028, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC148137(Accession NP_(—)653293.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148137.

LOC148166 (Accession XP_(—)086077.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5018, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC148166(Accession XP_(—)086077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148166.

LOC148198 (Accession XP_(—)047554.4) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148198 BINDING SITE1 and LOC148198BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC148198, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148198BINDING SITE1 and LOC148198 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10436 andSEQ ID:1492 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC148198(Accession XP_(—)047554.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148198.

LOC148206 (Accession XP_(—)086096.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148206 BINDING SITE1 and LOC148206BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC148206, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148206BINDING SITE1 and LOC148206 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17263 andSEQ ID:17399 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC148206(Accession XP_(—)086096.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148206.

LOC148918 (Accession XP_(—)086361.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148918 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148918, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148918 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9014, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC148918(Accession XP_(—)086361.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148918.

LOC149194 (Accession XP_(—)086458.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149194 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149194, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149194 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC149194(Accession XP_(—)086458.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149194.

LOC149271 (Accession XP_(—)086475.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149271 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149271, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149271 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC149271(Accession XP_(—)086475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149271.

LOC149448 (Accession XP_(—)097642.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149448 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149448, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149448 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13110, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC149448(Accession XP_(—)097642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149448.

LOC149464 (Accession XP_(—)097645.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149464 BINDING SITE1 and LOC149464BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC149464, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149464BINDING SITE1 and LOC149464 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17317 andSEQ ID:1492 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC149464(Accession XP_(—)097645.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149464.

LOC149506 (Accession XP_(—)097661.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149506 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149506, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149506 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6656, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC149506(Accession XP_(—)097661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149506.

LOC149672 (Accession XP_(—)086669.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149672 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149672, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149672 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18837, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC149672(Accession XP_(—)086669.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149672.

LOC149705 (Accession XP_(—)097711.4) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149705 BINDING SITE1 and LOC149705BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC149705, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149705BINDING SITE1 and LOC149705 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5361 andSEQ ID:6755 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC149705(Accession XP_(—)097711.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149705.

LOC150095 (Accession XP_(—)097805.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150095 BINDING SITE1 and LOC150095BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC150095, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150095BINDING SITE1 and LOC150095 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2125 andSEQ ID:18254 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC150095(Accession XP_(—)097805.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150095.

LOC150150 (Accession XP_(—)097820.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150150 BINDING SITE1 and LOC150150BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC150150, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150150BINDING SITE1 and LOC150150 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2222 andSEQ ID:16255 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC150150(Accession XP_(—)097820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150150.

LOC150174 (Accession XP_(—)086802.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150174 BINDING SITE1 and LOC150174BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC150174, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150174BINDING SITE1 and LOC150174 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6243 andSEQ ID:14331 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC150174(Accession XP_(—)086802.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150174.

LOC150212 (Accession XP_(—)086827.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150212 BINDING SITE1 through LOC150212BINDING SITE5 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC150212, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150212BINDING SITE1 through LOC150212 BINDING SITE5, designated SEQ ID:3584,SEQ ID:2979, SEQ ID:5019, SEQ ID:17190 and SEQ ID:19451 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC150212(Accession XP_(—)086827.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150212.

LOC150213 (Accession XP_(—)059324.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150213 BINDING SITE1 and LOC150213BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC150213, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150213BINDING SITE1 and LOC150213 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14331 andSEQ ID:6243 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC150213(Accession XP_(—)059324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150213.

LOC150225 (Accession XP_(—)097870.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150225 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150225, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150225 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC150225(Accession XP_(—)097870.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150225.

LOC150271 (Accession XP_(—)097859.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150271 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150271, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150271 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13945, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC150271(Accession XP_(—)097859.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150271.

LOC150279 (Accession XP_(—)086820.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150279 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150279, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150279 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6687, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC150279(Accession XP_(—)086820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150279.

LOC150299 (Accession XP_(—)097869.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150299 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150299, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150299 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6090, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC150299(Accession XP_(—)097869.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150299.

LOC150630 (Accession XP_(—)097931.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150630 BINDING SITE1 and LOC150630BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC150630, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150630BINDING SITE1 and LOC150630 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4127 andSEQ ID:7317 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC150630(Accession XP_(—)097931.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150630.

LOC150933 (Accession XP_(—)097971.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150933 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150933, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150933 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17018, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC150933(Accession XP_(—)097971.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150933.

LOC151146 (Accession XP_(—)087106.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151146 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20012, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC151146(Accession XP_(—)087106.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151146.

LOC151194 (Accession NP_(—)660323.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151194 BINDING SITE1 and LOC151194BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC151194, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151194BINDING SITE1 and LOC151194 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9002 andSEQ ID:9420 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC151194(Accession NP_(—)660323.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151194.

LOC151623 (Accession XP_(—)098096.5) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151623 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151623, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151623 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5532, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC151623(Accession XP_(—)098096.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151623.

LOC151720 (Accession XP_(—)087279.6) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151720 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151720, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151720 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC151720(Accession XP_(—)087279.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151720.

LOC152024 (Accession XP_(—)087365.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152024 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152024, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152024 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10971, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC152024(Accession XP_(—)087365.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152024.

LOC152445 (Accession XP_(—)098231.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10654, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC152445(Accession XP_(—)098231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152445.

LOC152627 (Accession XP_(—)087495.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152627 BINDING SITE1 and LOC152627BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC152627, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152627BINDING SITE1 and LOC152627 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19899 andSEQ ID:7628 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC152627(Accession XP_(—)087495.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152627.

LOC152804 (Accession XP_(—)098266.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152804 BINDING SITE1 and LOC152804BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC152804, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152804BINDING SITE1 and LOC152804 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13066 andSEQ ID:14782 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC152804(Accession XP_(—)098266.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152804.

LOC152829 (Accession XP_(—)087532.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152829 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152829, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152829 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC152829(Accession XP_(—)087532.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152829.

LOC153077 (Accession XP_(—)098307.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153077 BINDING SITE1 and LOC153077BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC153077, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153077BINDING SITE1 and LOC153077 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15345 andSEQ ID:16654 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC153077(Accession XP_(—)098307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153077.

LOC153146 (Accession XP_(—)098319.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153146 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13434, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC153146(Accession XP_(—)098319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153146.

LOC153338 (Accession XP_(—)098361.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153338 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153338, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153338 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14393, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC153338(Accession XP_(—)098361.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153338.

LOC153561 (Accession XP_(—)087708.6) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153561 BINDING SITE1 and LOC153561BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC153561, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153561BINDING SITE1 and LOC153561 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8646 andSEQ ID:8369 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC153561(Accession XP_(—)087708.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153561.

LOC153682 (Accession XP_(—)098414.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153682 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153682, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153682 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:609, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC153682(Accession XP_(—)098414.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153682.

LOC153711 (Accession XP_(—)098419.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153711 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153711, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153711 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14924, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC153711(Accession XP_(—)098419.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153711.

LOC153727 (Accession XP_(—)098422.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153727 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153727, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153727 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20181, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC153727(Accession XP_(—)098422.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153727.

LOC154739 (Accession XP_(—)098602.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154739 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154739, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154739 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7965, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC154739(Accession XP_(—)098602.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154739.

LOC154791 (Accession XP_(—)088045.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154791 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154791, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154791 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC154791(Accession XP_(—)088045.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154791.

LOC154877 (Accession XP_(—)098626.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154877 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154877, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154877 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC154877(Accession XP_(—)098626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154877.

LOC155006 (Accession XP_(—)088117.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155006 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155006, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155006 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15060, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC155006(Accession XP_(—)088117.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155006.

LOC155054 (Accession XP_(—)088140.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155054 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155054, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155054 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1423, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC155054(Accession XP_(—)088140.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155054.

LOC155072 (Accession XP_(—)098661.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155072 BINDING SITE1 through LOC155072BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC155072, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155072BINDING SITE1 through LOC155072 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:19036,SEQ ID:614 and SEQ ID:13155 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC155072(Accession XP_(—)098661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155072.

LOC155435 (Accession XP_(—)088257.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155435 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155435, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155435 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1716, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC155435(Accession XP_(—)088257.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155435.

LOC157278 (Accession XP_(—)098741.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157278 BINDING SITE1 and LOC157278BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC157278, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157278BINDING SITE1 and LOC157278 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10646 andSEQ ID:15781 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC157278(Accession XP_(—)098741.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157278.

LOC157570 (Accession XP_(—)088331.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157570 BINDING SITE1 through LOC157570BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC157570, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157570BINDING SITE1 through LOC157570 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:14946,SEQ ID:3765 and SEQ ID:13155 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC157570(Accession XP_(—)088331.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157570.

LOC157657 (Accession NP_(—)808880.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157657 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157657, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157657 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3676, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC157657(Accession NP_(—)808880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157657.

LOC157737 (Accession XP_(—)098819.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157737 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157737, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157737 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14124, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC157737(Accession XP_(—)098819.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157737.

LOC157813 (Accession XP_(—)098828.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157813 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157813, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157813 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13066, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC157813(Accession XP_(—)098828.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157813.

LOC157918 (Accession XP_(—)098842.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157918 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157918, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157918 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4539, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC157918(Accession XP_(—)098842.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157918.

LOC157919 (Accession XP_(—)088420.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157919 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157919, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157919 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4539, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC157919(Accession XP_(—)088420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157919.

LOC158088 (Accession XP_(—)098872.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158088 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158088, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158088 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10572, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC158088(Accession XP_(—)098872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158088.

LOC158160 (Accession XP_(—)054490.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158160 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158160, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158160 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15220, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC158160(Accession XP_(—)054490.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158160.

LOC158187 (Accession XP_(—)098892.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158187 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158187, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158187 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC158187(Accession XP_(—)098892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158187.

LOC158819 (Accession XP_(—)098995.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158819 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158819, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158819 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9422, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC158819(Accession XP_(—)098995.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158819.

LOC159053 (Accession XP_(—)099021.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC159053 BINDING SITE1 and LOC159053BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC159053, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC159053BINDING SITE1 and LOC159053 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13155 andSEQ ID:17424 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC159053(Accession XP_(—)099021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC159053.

LOC159110 (Accession XP_(—)088753.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC159110 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC159110, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC159110 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18709, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC159110(Accession XP_(—)088753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC159110.

LOC159176 (Accession XP_(—)088768.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC159176 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC159176, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC159176 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC159176(Accession XP_(—)088768.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC159176.

LOC161247 (Accession XP_(—)090783.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC161247 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC161247, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC161247 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5801, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC161247(Accession XP_(—)090783.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC161247.

LOC162968 (Accession XP_(—)091892.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC162968 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC162968, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC162968 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3275, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC162968(Accession XP_(—)091892.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC162968.

LOC163259 (Accession XP_(—)088769.6) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC163259 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC163259, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC163259 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17144, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC163259(Accession XP_(—)088769.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC163259.

LOC163556 (Accession XP_(—)088979.6) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC163556 BINDING SITE1 and LOC163556BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC163556, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC163556BINDING SITE1 and LOC163556 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14783 andSEQ ID:11882 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC163556(Accession XP_(—)088979.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC163556.

LOC164580 (Accession XP_(—)104562.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC164580 BINDING SITE1 and LOC164580BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC164580, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC164580BINDING SITE1 and LOC164580 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12796 andSEQ ID:15089 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC164580(Accession XP_(—)104562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC164580.

LOC165324 (Accession XP_(—)092518.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC165324 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC165324, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC165324 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7877, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC165324(Accession XP_(—)092518.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC165324.

LOC166449 (Accession XP_(—)093876.5) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC166449 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC166449, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC166449 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC166449(Accession XP_(—)093876.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC166449.

LOC166522 (Accession XP_(—)093920.5) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC166522 BINDING SITE1 and LOC166522BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC166522, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC166522BINDING SITE1 and LOC166522 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15343 andSEQ ID:4880 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC166522(Accession XP_(—)093920.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC166522.

LOC170393 (Accession NP_(—)775812.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC170393 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC170393, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC170393 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17945, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC170393(Accession NP_(—)775812.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC170393.

LOC170394 (Accession XP_(—)096329.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC170394 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC170394, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC170394 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4679, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC170394(Accession XP_(—)096329.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC170394.

LOC196214 (Accession XP_(—)116897.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196214 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196214, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196214 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16370, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC196214(Accession XP_(—)116897.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196214.

LOC196540 (Accession XP_(—)116933.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196540 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196540, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196540 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18391, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC196540(Accession XP_(—)116933.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196540.

LOC197201 (Accession XP_(—)113839.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4083, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC197201(Accession XP_(—)113839.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197201.

LOC197342 (Accession XP_(—)113869.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197342 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197342, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197342 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18190, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC197342(Accession XP_(—)113869.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197342.

LOC199676 (Accession XP_(—)117107.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199676 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199676, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199676 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC199676(Accession XP_(—)117107.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199676.

LOC199858 (Accession XP_(—)114040.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199858 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199858, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199858 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC199858(Accession XP_(—)114040.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199858.

LOC200298 (Accession XP_(—)117217.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200298 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200298, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200298 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14572, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC200298(Accession XP_(—)117217.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200298.

LOC200731 (Accession XP_(—)117268.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3813, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC200731(Accession XP_(—)117268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200731.

LOC201705 (Accession XP_(—)117329.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201705 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201705, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201705 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9125, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC201705(Accession XP_(—)117329.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201705.

LOC201868 (Accession XP_(—)114393.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201868 BINDING SITE1 and LOC201868BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC201868, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201868BINDING SITE1 and LOC201868 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19499 andSEQ ID:17081 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC201868(Accession XP_(—)114393.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201868.

LOC201895 (Accession NP_(—)777581.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201895 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201895, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201895 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2773, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC201895(Accession NP_(—)777581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201895.

LOC201911 (Accession XP_(—)117339.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC201911 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC201911, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC201911 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2545, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC201911(Accession XP_(—)117339.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC201911.

LOC202134 (Accession XP_(—)117365.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202134 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202134, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202134 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC202134(Accession XP_(—)117365.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202134.

LOC202460 (Accession XP_(—)114493.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202460 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202460, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202460 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5365, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC202460(Accession XP_(—)114493.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202460.

LOC202781 (Accession XP_(—)117455.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202781 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202781, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202781 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17055, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC202781(Accession XP_(—)117455.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202781.

LOC202868 (Accession XP_(—)117477.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202868 BINDING SITE1 through LOC202868BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC202868, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202868BINDING SITE1 through LOC202868 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:614,SEQ ID:15108 and SEQ ID:2487 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC202868(Accession XP_(—)117477.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202868.

LOC202934 (Accession XP_(—)117486.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202934 BINDING SITE1 and LOC202934BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC202934, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202934BINDING SITE1 and LOC202934 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13454 andSEQ ID:2071 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC202934(Accession XP_(—)117486.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202934.

LOC203245 (Accession XP_(—)114657.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203245 BINDING SITE1 and LOC203245BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC203245, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203245BINDING SITE1 and LOC203245 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3440 andSEQ ID:2549 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC203245(Accession XP_(—)114657.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203245.

LOC204288 (Accession XP_(—)115295.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC204288 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC204288, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC204288 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11765, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC204288(Accession XP_(—)115295.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC204288.

LOC205272 (Accession XP_(—)115760.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC205272 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC205272, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC205272 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12156, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC205272(Accession XP_(—)115760.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC205272.

LOC206412 (Accession XP_(—)116497.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC206412 BINDING SITE1 and LOC206412BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC206412, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC206412BINDING SITE1 and LOC206412 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1492 andSEQ ID:4032 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC206412(Accession XP_(—)116497.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC206412.

LOC219293 (Accession XP_(—)166599.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219293 BINDING SITE1 through LOC219293BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC219293, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219293BINDING SITE1 through LOC219293 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:17505,SEQ ID:13988, SEQ ID:9335 and SEQ ID:3056 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC219293(Accession XP_(—)166599.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219293.

LOC219347 (Accession XP_(—)167564.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219347 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219347, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219347 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:614, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC219347(Accession XP_(—)167564.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219347.

LOC219649 (Accession XP_(—)167562.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219649 BINDING SITE1 through LOC219649BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC219649, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219649BINDING SITE1 through LOC219649 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:4880,SEQ ID:19057 and SEQ ID:6149 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC219649(Accession XP_(—)167562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219649.

LOC219690 (Accession XP_(—)167572.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219690 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219690, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219690 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC219690(Accession XP_(—)167572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219690.

LOC219722 (Accession XP_(—)167593.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219722 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219722, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219722 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4908, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC219722(Accession XP_(—)167593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219722.

LOC219908 (Accession XP_(—)169057.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219908 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219908, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219908 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15762, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC219908(Accession XP_(—)169057.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219908.

LOC219919 (Accession XP_(—)167785.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219919 BINDING SITE1 and LOC219919BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC219919, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219919BINDING SITE1 and LOC219919 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19952 andSEQ ID:1492 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC219919(Accession XP_(—)167785.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219919.

LOC220070 (Accession NP_(—)660351.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220070 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220070, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220070 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:645, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC220070(Accession NP_(—)660351.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220070.

LOC220906 (Accession XP_(—)166133.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220906 BINDING SITE1 and LOC220906BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC220906, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220906BINDING SITE1 and LOC220906 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12432 andSEQ ID:5882 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC220906(Accession XP_(—)166133.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220906.

LOC221042 (Accession XP_(—)167669.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221042 BINDING SITE1 and LOC221042BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC221042, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221042BINDING SITE1 and LOC221042 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5830 andSEQ ID:10438 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC221042(Accession XP_(—)167669.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221042.

LOC221091 (Accession XP_(—)169026.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221091 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221091, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221091 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11627, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC221091(Accession XP_(—)169026.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221091.

LOC221288 (Accession XP_(—)168058.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221288 BINDING SITE1 and LOC221288BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC221288, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221288BINDING SITE1 and LOC221288 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17328 andSEQ ID:11276 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC221288(Accession XP_(—)168058.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221288.

LOC221543 (Accession XP_(—)168091.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221543 BINDING SITE1 and LOC221543BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC221543, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221543BINDING SITE1 and LOC221543 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5859 andSEQ ID:17535 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC221543(Accession XP_(—)168091.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221543.

LOC221550 (Accession XP_(—)166388.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221550 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221550, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221550 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16121, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC221550(Accession XP_(—)166388.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221550.

LOC221889 (Accession XP_(—)166513.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221889 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221889, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221889 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC221889(Accession XP_(—)166513.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221889.

LOC221943 (Accession XP_(—)168343.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221943 BINDING SITE1 and LOC221943BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC221943, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221943BINDING SITE1 and LOC221943 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3974 andSEQ ID:4428 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC221943(Accession XP_(—)168343.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221943.

LOC221954 (Accession XP_(—)168349.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221954 BINDING SITE1 and LOC221954BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC221954, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221954BINDING SITE1 and LOC221954 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5782 andSEQ ID:19058 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC221954(Accession XP_(—)168349.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221954.

LOC221962 (Accession XP_(—)166554.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221962 BINDING SITE1 and LOC221962BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC221962, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221962BINDING SITE1 and LOC221962 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14360 andSEQ ID:15781 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC221962(Accession XP_(—)166554.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221962.

LOC222031 (Accession XP_(—)168371.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222031 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10696, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC222031(Accession XP_(—)168371.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222031.

LOC222060 (Accession XP_(—)168427.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222060 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222060, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222060 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18690, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC222060(Accession XP_(—)168427.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222060.

LOC222160 (Accession XP_(—)168431.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222160 BINDING SITE1 through LOC222160BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC222160, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222160BINDING SITE1 through LOC222160 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:9832,SEQ ID:10916, SEQ ID:2116 and SEQ ID:15984 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC222160(Accession XP_(—)168431.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222160.

LOC222225 (Accession XP_(—)168633.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222225 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222225, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222225 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18049, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC222225(Accession XP_(—)168633.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222225.

LOC222662 (Accession XP_(—)167086.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222662 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222662, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222662 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10395, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC222662(Accession XP_(—)167086.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222662.

LOC222674 (Accession XP_(—)167095.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222674 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222674, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222674 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC222674(Accession XP_(—)167095.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222674.

LOC253216 (Accession XP_(—)170765.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253216 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253216, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253216 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6471, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC253216(Accession XP_(—)170765.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253216.

LOC253612 (Accession XP_(—)172985.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253612 BINDING SITE1 and LOC253612BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC253612, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253612BINDING SITE1 and LOC253612 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10438 andSEQ ID:5924 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC253612(Accession XP_(—)172985.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253612.

LOC254100 (Accession XP_(—)172851.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254100 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254100, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254100 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14304, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC254100(Accession XP_(—)172851.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254100.

LOC254266 (Accession XP_(—)173221.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254266 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254266, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254266 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9572, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC254266(Accession XP_(—)173221.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254266.

LOC254808 (Accession XP_(—)173100.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254808 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254808, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254808 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC254808(Accession XP_(—)173100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254808.

LOC254875 (Accession XP_(—)171170.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254875 BINDING SITE1 and LOC254875BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC254875, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254875BINDING SITE1 and LOC254875 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2306 andSEQ ID:7908 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC254875(Accession XP_(—)171170.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254875.

LOC254946 (Accession XP_(—)171161.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9560, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC254946(Accession XP_(—)171161.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254946.

LOC255031 (Accession XP_(—)173187.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255031 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8789, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC255031(Accession XP_(—)173187.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255031.

LOC255177 (Accession XP_(—)172941.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255177 BINDING SITE1 and LOC255177BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC255177, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255177BINDING SITE1 and LOC255177 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6524 andSEQ ID:1492 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC255177(Accession XP_(—)172941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255177.

LOC255328 (Accession XP_(—)172920.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255328 BINDING SITE1 and LOC255328BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC255328, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255328BINDING SITE1 and LOC255328 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11775 andSEQ ID:1492 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC255328(Accession XP_(—)172920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255328.

LOC255374 (Accession XP_(—)171171.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255374 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255374, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255374 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6760, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC255374(Accession XP_(—)171171.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255374.

LOC255971 (Accession XP_(—)172907.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255971 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255971, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255971 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC255971(Accession XP_(—)172907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255971.

LOC256019 (Accession XP_(—)171084.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256019 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256019, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256019 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12654, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC256019(Accession XP_(—)171084.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256019.

LOC256106 (Accession XP_(—)172187.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256106 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256106, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256106 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18825, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC256106(Accession XP_(—)172187.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256106.

LOC256470 (Accession XP_(—)171439.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256470 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256470, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256470 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10018, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC256470(Accession XP_(—)171439.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256470.

LOC256515 (Accession XP_(—)172866.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256515 BINDING SITE1 and LOC256515BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC256515, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256515BINDING SITE1 and LOC256515 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7125 andSEQ ID:1492 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC256515(Accession XP_(—)172866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256515.

LOC256594 (Accession XP_(—)173127.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256594 BINDING SITE1 and LOC256594BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC256594, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256594BINDING SITE1 and LOC256594 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1492 andSEQ ID:2732 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC256594(Accession XP_(—)173127.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256594.

LOC282910 (Accession XP_(—)212580.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282910 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282910, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282910 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16121, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC282910(Accession XP_(—)212580.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282910.

LOC282915 (Accession XP_(—)212579.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282915 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282915, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282915 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5928, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC282915(Accession XP_(—)212579.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282915.

LOC282947 (Accession XP_(—)212628.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282947 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282947, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282947 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16121, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC282947(Accession XP_(—)212628.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282947.

LOC282951 (Accession XP_(—)212627.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282951 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282951, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282951 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5928, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC282951(Accession XP_(—)212627.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282951.

LOC282959 (Accession XP_(—)212622.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282959 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282959, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282959 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC282959(Accession XP_(—)212622.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282959.

LOC282963 (Accession XP_(—)210834.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282963 BINDING SITE1 and LOC282963BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC282963, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282963BINDING SITE1 and LOC282963 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15343 andSEQ ID:15108 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC282963(Accession XP_(—)210834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282963.

LOC282987 (Accession XP_(—)210845.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282987 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282987, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282987 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18905, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC282987(Accession XP_(—)210845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282987.

LOC283005 (Accession XP_(—)208481.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283005 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283005, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283005 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9858, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283005(Accession XP_(—)208481.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283005.

LOC283050 (Accession XP_(—)210872.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283050 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283050BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283050, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283050BINDING SITE1 and LOC283050 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4180 andSEQ ID:1557 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283050(Accession XP_(—)210872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283050.

LOC283061 (Accession XP_(—)210875.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283061 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283061BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283061, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283061BINDING SITE1 and LOC283061 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18041 andSEQ ID:19246 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283061(Accession XP_(—)210875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283061.

LOC283083 (Accession XP_(—)210883.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283083 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283083, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283083 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8877, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283083(Accession XP_(—)210883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283083.

LOC283107 (Accession XP_(—)210889.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283107 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16476, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283107(Accession XP_(—)210889.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283107.

LOC283125 (Accession XP_(—)210897.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283125 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283125, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283125 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13229, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283125(Accession XP_(—)210897.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283125.

LOC283143 (Accession XP_(—)210920.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283143 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283143, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283143 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16945, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283143(Accession XP_(—)210920.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283143.

LOC283168 (Accession XP_(—)210910.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283168 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283168, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283168 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19057, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283168(Accession XP_(—)210910.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283168.

LOC283177 (Accession XP_(—)210903.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283177 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283177, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283177 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12613, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283177(Accession XP_(—)210903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283177.

LOC283208 (Accession XP_(—)208559.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283208 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283208, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283208 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9151, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283208(Accession XP_(—)208559.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283208.

LOC283215 (Accession XP_(—)208555.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283215 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283215BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283215, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283215BINDING SITE1 and LOC283215 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8878 andSEQ ID:9770 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283215(Accession XP_(—)208555.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283215.

LOC283235 (Accession XP_(—)208578.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283235 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283235, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283235 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283235(Accession XP_(—)208578.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283235.

LOC283243 (Accession XP_(—)210947.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283243 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283243BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283243, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283243BINDING SITE1 and LOC283243 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11352 andSEQ ID:14360 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283243(Accession XP_(—)210947.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283243.

LOC283244 (Accession XP_(—)208583.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283244 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283244, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283244 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18377, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283244(Accession XP_(—)208583.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283244.

LOC283269 (Accession XP_(—)210953.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283269 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283269, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283269 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1906, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283269(Accession XP_(—)210953.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283269.

LOC283283 (Accession XP_(—)208601.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283283 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283283, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283283 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19053, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283283(Accession XP_(—)208601.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283283.

LOC283295 (Accession XP_(—)210964.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283295 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283295, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283295 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12929, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283295(Accession XP_(—)210964.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283295.

LOC283299 (Accession XP_(—)210965.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283299 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283299, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283299 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12796, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283299(Accession XP_(—)210965.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283299.

LOC283314 (Accession XP_(—)210969.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283314 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283314BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283314, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283314BINDING SITE1 and LOC283314 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14571 andSEQ ID:18826 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283314(Accession XP_(—)210969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283314.

LOC283325 (Accession XP_(—)208618.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283325 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283325, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283325 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15781, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283325(Accession XP_(—)208618.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283325.

LOC283329 (Accession XP_(—)210978.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283329 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283329BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283329, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283329BINDING SITE1 and LOC283329 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18024 andSEQ ID:12188 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283329(Accession XP_(—)210978.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283329.

LOC283357 (Accession XP_(—)210991.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283357 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283357, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283357 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15018, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283357(Accession XP_(—)210991.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283357.

LOC283382 (Accession XP_(—)211005.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283382 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283382, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283382 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283382(Accession XP_(—)211005.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283382.

LOC283394 (Accession XP_(—)211021.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283394 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283394, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283394 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17398, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283394(Accession XP_(—)211021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283394.

LOC283415 (Accession XP_(—)208084.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283415 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283415, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283415 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283415(Accession XP_(—)208084.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283415.

LOC283437 (Accession XP_(—)211038.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283437 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283437, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283437 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283437(Accession XP_(—)211038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283437.

LOC283438 (Accession XP_(—)211042.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283438 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283438, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283438 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15747, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283438(Accession XP_(—)211042.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283438.

LOC283442 (Accession XP_(—)211037.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283442 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283442, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283442 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283442(Accession XP_(—)211037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283442.

LOC283453 (Accession XP_(—)211047.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283453 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283453, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283453 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19898, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283453(Accession XP_(—)211047.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283453.

LOC283460 (Accession XP_(—)208682.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283460 BINDING SITE1 through LOC283460BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283460, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283460BINDING SITE1 through LOC283460 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:3523,SEQ ID:15308 and SEQ ID:1620 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283460(Accession XP_(—)208682.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283460.

LOC283467 (Accession XP_(—)211050.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283467 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283467, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283467 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16897, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283467(Accession XP_(—)211050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283467.

LOC283506 (Accession XP_(—)211073.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283506 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283506, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283506 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283506(Accession XP_(—)211073.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283506.

LOC283508 (Accession XP_(—)211070.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283508 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283508BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283508, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283508BINDING SITE1 and LOC283508 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15089 andSEQ ID:14789 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283508(Accession XP_(—)211070.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283508.

LOC283531 (Accession XP_(—)211078.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283531 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283531BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283531, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283531BINDING SITE1 and LOC283531 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5830 andSEQ ID:14787 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283531(Accession XP_(—)211078.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283531.

LOC283566 (Accession XP_(—)211114.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283566 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283566, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283566 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9763, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283566(Accession XP_(—)211114.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283566.

LOC283570 (Accession XP_(—)211118.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283570 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283570BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283570, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283570BINDING SITE1 and LOC283570 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18691 andSEQ ID:3025 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283570(Accession XP_(—)211118.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283570.

LOC283633 (Accession XP_(—)208762.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283633 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283633, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283633 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1548, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283633(Accession XP_(—)208762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283633.

LOC283655 (Accession XP_(—)211144.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283655 BINDING SITE1 through LOC283655BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283655, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283655BINDING SITE1 through LOC283655 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:17452,SEQ ID:9536, SEQ ID:14905 and SEQ ID:13166 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283655(Accession XP_(—)211144.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283655.

LOC283686 (Accession XP_(—)211164.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283686 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283686, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283686 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4155, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283686(Accession XP_(—)211164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283686.

LOC283690 (Accession XP_(—)211167.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283690 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283690, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283690 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9781, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283690(Accession XP_(—)211167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283690.

LOC283693 (Accession XP_(—)208788.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283693 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283693BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283693, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283693BINDING SITE1 and LOC283693 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2070 andSEQ ID:5830 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283693(Accession XP_(—)208788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283693.

LOC283697 (Accession XP_(—)211173.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283697 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283697, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283697 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18836, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283697(Accession XP_(—)211173.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283697.

LOC283706 (Accession XP_(—)208804.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283706 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283706BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283706, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283706BINDING SITE1 and LOC283706 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2678 andSEQ ID:15592 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283706(Accession XP_(—)208804.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283706.

LOC283731 (Accession XP_(—)211184.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8067, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283731(Accession XP_(—)211184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283731.

LOC283740 (Accession XP_(—)208819.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283740 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283740, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283740 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13155, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283740(Accession XP_(—)208819.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283740.

LOC283760 (Accession XP_(—)208826.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283760 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283760, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283760 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14124, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283760(Accession XP_(—)208826.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283760.

LOC283767 (Accession XP_(—)208835.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283767 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283767, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283767 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283767(Accession XP_(—)208835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283767.

LOC283778 (Accession XP_(—)211199.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283778 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283778BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283778, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283778BINDING SITE1 and LOC283778 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14438 andSEQ ID:15089 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283778(Accession XP_(—)211199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283778.

LOC283851 (Accession XP_(—)211229.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283851 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283851, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283851 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16120, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283851(Accession XP_(—)211229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283851.

LOC283863 (Accession XP_(—)208875.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283863 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283863, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283863 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20057, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283863(Accession XP_(—)208875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283863.

LOC283875 (Accession XP_(—)211241.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283875 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283875, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283875 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8987, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283875(Accession XP_(—)211241.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283875.

LOC283889 (Accession XP_(—)208899.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283889 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283889, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283889 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2881, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283889(Accession XP_(—)208899.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283889.

LOC283894 (Accession XP_(—)211250.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283894 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283894, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283894 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9765, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283894(Accession XP_(—)211250.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283894.

LOC283909 (Accession XP_(—)211256.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9765, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283909(Accession XP_(—)211256.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283909.

LOC283924 (Accession XP_(—)208906.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283924 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283924BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283924, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283924BINDING SITE1 and LOC283924 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4977 andSEQ ID:18690 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283924(Accession XP_(—)208906.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283924.

LOC283928 (Accession XP_(—)208909.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283928 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283928, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283928 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:962, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283928(Accession XP_(—)208909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283928.

LOC283929 (Accession XP_(—)208905.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283929 BINDING SITE1 through LOC283929BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283929, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283929BINDING SITE1 through LOC283929 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:1734,SEQ ID:7877 and SEQ ID:9417 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283929(Accession XP_(—)208905.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283929.

LOC283932 (Accession NP_(—)787097.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283932 BINDING SITE1 and LOC283932BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC283932, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283932BINDING SITE1 and LOC283932 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8956 andSEQ ID:6418 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283932(Accession NP_(—)787097.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283932.

LOC283949 (Accession XP_(—)208928.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283949 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283949, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283949 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283949(Accession XP_(—)208928.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283949.

LOC283954 (Accession XP_(—)208931.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283954 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283954, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283954 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18689, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283954(Accession XP_(—)208931.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283954.

LOC283972 (Accession XP_(—)211282.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283972 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283972, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283972 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:471, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283972(Accession XP_(—)211282.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283972.

LOC283981 (Accession XP_(—)208941.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283981 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283981, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283981 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9983, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283981(Accession XP_(—)208941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283981.

LOC283985 (Accession XP_(—)208951.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283985 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283985, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283985 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15983, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283985(Accession XP_(—)208951.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283985.

LOC283985 (Accession NP_(—)835229.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283985 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283985, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283985 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15983, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283985(Accession NP_(—)835229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283985.

LOC283995 (Accession XP_(—)208945.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283995 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283995, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283995 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11864, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC283995(Accession XP_(—)208945.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283995.

LOC284001 (Accession XP_(—)208958.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284001 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284001, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284001 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17795, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284001(Accession XP_(—)208958.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284001.

LOC284009 (Accession XP_(—)211299.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284009 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284009, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284009 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12796, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284009(Accession XP_(—)211299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284009.

LOC284014 (Accession XP_(—)211300.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284014 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284014, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284014 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284014(Accession XP_(—)211300.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284014.

LOC284024 (Accession XP_(—)208970.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284024 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284024, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284024 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9417, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284024(Accession XP_(—)208970.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284024.

LOC284031 (Accession XP_(—)208982.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284031 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284031, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284031 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9422, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284031(Accession XP_(—)208982.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284031.

LOC284044 (Accession XP_(—)211310.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284044 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284044, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284044 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:723, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284044(Accession XP_(—)211310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284044.

LOC284048 (Accession XP_(—)208152.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284048 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284048, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284048 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12193, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284048(Accession XP_(—)208152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284048.

LOC284062 (Accession XP_(—)211316.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284062 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284062BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284062, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284062BINDING SITE1 through LOC284062 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:6320,SEQ ID:2483 and SEQ ID:8856 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284062(Accession XP_(—)211316.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284062.

LOC284072 (Accession XP_(—)211319.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284072 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284072, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284072 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:947, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284072(Accession XP_(—)211319.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284072.

LOC284074 (Accession XP_(—)211321.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284074 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284074BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284074, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284074BINDING SITE1 through LOC284074 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:3337,SEQ ID:11071 and SEQ ID:1199 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284074(Accession XP_(—)211321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284074.

LOC284101 (Accession XP_(—)209019.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284101 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284101BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284101, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284101BINDING SITE1 and LOC284101 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13155 andSEQ ID:8019 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284101(Accession XP_(—)209019.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284101.

LOC284102 (Accession XP_(—)211327.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284102 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284102, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284102 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10901, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284102(Accession XP_(—)211327.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284102.

LOC284121 (Accession XP_(—)209026.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284121 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4377, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284121(Accession XP_(—)209026.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284121.

LOC284145 (Accession XP_(—)211353.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284145 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284145, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284145 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5042, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284145(Accession XP_(—)211353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284145.

LOC284155 (Accession XP_(—)211354.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284155 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284155, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284155 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12886, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284155(Accession XP_(—)211354.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284155.

LOC284158 (Accession XP_(—)209041.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284158 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284158BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284158, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284158BINDING SITE1 and LOC284158 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1163 andSEQ ID:3397 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284158(Accession XP_(—)209041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284158.

LOC284161 (Accession XP_(—)209047.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284161 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284161, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284161 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19278, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284161(Accession XP_(—)209047.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284161.

LOC284170 (Accession XP_(—)211357.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284170 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284170, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284170 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18300, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284170(Accession XP_(—)211357.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284170.

LOC284174 (Accession XP_(—)211363.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284174 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284174, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284174 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6740, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284174(Accession XP_(—)211363.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284174.

LOC284179 (Accession XP_(—)211369.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284179 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284179, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284179 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284179(Accession XP_(—)211369.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284179.

LOC284181 (Accession XP_(—)209061.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284181 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284181BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284181, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284181BINDING SITE1 and LOC284181 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14790 andSEQ ID:7321 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284181(Accession XP_(—)209061.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284181.

LOC284183 (Accession XP_(—)209059.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284183 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284183, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284183 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19195, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284183(Accession XP_(—)209059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284183.

LOC284187 (Accession XP_(—)211366.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284187 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284187BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284187, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284187BINDING SITE1 through LOC284187 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:5070,SEQ ID:19057 and SEQ ID:12259 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284187(Accession XP_(—)211366.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284187.

LOC284198 (Accession XP_(—)211380.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284198 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284198, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284198 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4105, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284198(Accession XP_(—)211380.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284198.

LOC284211 (Accession XP_(—)211386.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284211 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284211, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284211 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16896, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284211(Accession XP_(—)211386.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284211.

LOC284259 (Accession XP_(—)211410.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284259 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284259, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284259 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11749, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284259(Accession XP_(—)211410.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284259.

LOC284266 (Accession XP_(—)211403.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284266 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284266BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284266, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284266BINDING SITE1 and LOC284266 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17403 andSEQ ID:1030 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284266(Accession XP_(—)211403.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284266.

LOC284267 (Accession XP_(—)211411.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284267 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284267, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284267 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19637, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284267(Accession XP_(—)211411.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284267.

LOC284280 (Accession XP_(—)211416.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284280 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284280, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284280 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7322, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284280(Accession XP_(—)211416.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284280.

LOC284304 (Accession XP_(—)211426.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284304 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284304, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284304 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13066, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284304(Accession XP_(—)211426.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284304.

LOC284311 (Accession XP_(—)302720.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284311 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284311, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284311 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14092, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284311(Accession XP_(—)302720.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284311.

LOC284313 (Accession XP_(—)209116.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284313 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284313, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284313 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12307, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284313(Accession XP_(—)209116.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284313.

LOC284318 (Accession XP_(—)209149.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284318 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284318, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284318 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13433, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284318(Accession XP_(—)209149.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284318.

LOC284347 (Accession XP_(—)209120.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284347 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284347, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284347 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:698, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284347(Accession XP_(—)209120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284347.

LOC284371 (Accession XP_(—)209155.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284371, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284371 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15609, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284371(Accession XP_(—)209155.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284371.

LOC284376 (Accession XP_(—)209157.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284376 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284376, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284376 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7223, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284376(Accession XP_(—)209157.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284376.

LOC284407 (Accession XP_(—)209185.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284407 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284407BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284407, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284407BINDING SITE1 through LOC284407 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:9857,SEQ ID:5830, SEQ ID:9066 and SEQ ID:5831 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284407(Accession XP_(—)209185.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284407.

LOC284410 (Accession XP_(—)211449.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284410 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284410, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284410 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9500, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284410(Accession XP_(—)211449.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284410.

LOC284412 (Accession XP_(—)209184.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284412 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284412, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284412 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9777, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284412(Accession XP_(—)209184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284412.

LOC284417 (Accession XP_(—)209187.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284417 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284417BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284417, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284417BINDING SITE1 and LOC284417 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3681 andSEQ ID:17423 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284417(Accession XP_(—)209187.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284417.

LOC284419 (Accession XP_(—)209193.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284419 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284419, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284419 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15017, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284419(Accession XP_(—)209193.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284419.

LOC284434 (Accession XP_(—)211460.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284434 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284434BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284434, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284434BINDING SITE1 and LOC284434 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18690 andSEQ ID:9421 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284434(Accession XP_(—)211460.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284434.

LOC284444 (Accession XP_(—)209209.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284444 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284444, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284444 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284444(Accession XP_(—)209209.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284444.

LOC284486 (Accession XP_(—)209231.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284486 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284486, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284486 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19196, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284486(Accession XP_(—)209231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284486.

LOC284514 (Accession XP_(—)209244.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284514 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284514, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284514 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15933, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284514(Accession XP_(—)209244.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284514.

LOC284542 (Accession XP_(—)209254.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284542 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284542, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284542 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19461, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284542(Accession XP_(—)209254.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284542.

LOC284557 (Accession XP_(—)209256.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284557 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284557, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284557 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7964, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284557(Accession XP_(—)209256.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284557.

LOC284574 (Accession XP_(—)211527.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284574 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284574, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284574 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8381, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284574(Accession XP_(—)211527.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284574.

LOC284577 (Accession XP_(—)211522.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284577 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284577, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284577 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15308, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284577(Accession XP_(—)211522.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284577.

LOC284600 (Accession XP_(—)211548.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284600 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284600BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284600, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284600BINDING SITE1 and LOC284600 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1244 andSEQ ID:16341 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284600(Accession XP_(—)211548.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284600.

LOC284628 (Accession XP_(—)211561.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284628 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284628BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284628, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284628BINDING SITE1 and LOC284628 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14786 andSEQ ID:9474 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284628(Accession XP_(—)211561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284628.

LOC284630 (Accession XP_(—)211562.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284630 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284630, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284630 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284630(Accession XP_(—)211562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284630.

LOC284639 (Accession XP_(—)211567.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284639 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284639, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284639 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284639(Accession XP_(—)211567.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284639.

LOC284650 (Accession XP_(—)211571.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284650 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284650, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284650 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9422, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284650(Accession XP_(—)211571.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284650.

LOC284665 (Accession XP_(—)211581.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284665 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284665, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284665 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2812, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284665(Accession XP_(—)211581.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284665.

LOC284673 (Accession XP_(—)211591.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284673 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284673, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284673 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284673(Accession XP_(—)211591.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284673.

LOC284707 (Accession XP_(—)211598.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284707 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284707BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284707, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284707BINDING SITE1 through LOC284707 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:8917,SEQ ID:18690 and SEQ ID:15308 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284707(Accession XP_(—)211598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284707.

LOC284736 (Accession XP_(—)209343.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284736 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284736BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284736, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284736BINDING SITE1 and LOC284736 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12933 andSEQ ID:19053 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284736(Accession XP_(—)209343.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284736.

LOC284757 (Accession XP_(—)211616.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284757 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284757, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284757 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17060, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284757(Accession XP_(—)211616.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284757.

LOC284803 (Accession XP_(—)211642.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284803 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284803BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284803, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284803BINDING SITE1 through LOC284803 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:17328,SEQ ID:9535 and SEQ ID:13751 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284803(Accession XP_(—)211642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284803.

LOC284808 (Accession XP_(—)209372.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284808 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284808BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284808, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284808BINDING SITE1 through LOC284808 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:7759,SEQ ID:18950 and SEQ ID:19941 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284808(Accession XP_(—)209372.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284808.

LOC284844 (Accession XP_(—)211662.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284844 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284844BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284844, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284844BINDING SITE1 and LOC284844 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9844 andSEQ ID:3325 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284844(Accession XP_(—)211662.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284844.

LOC284845 (Accession XP_(—)211663.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284845 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284845, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284845 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9422, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284845(Accession XP_(—)211663.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284845.

LOC284853 (Accession XP_(—)209383.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284853 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284853, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284853 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15742, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284853(Accession XP_(—)209383.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284853.

LOC284857 (Accession XP_(—)211671.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284857 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284857, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284857 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19058, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284857(Accession XP_(—)211671.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284857.

LOC284858 (Accession XP_(—)209386.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284858 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284858BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284858, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284858BINDING SITE1 through LOC284858 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:2488,SEQ ID:19500, SEQ ID:13155 and SEQ ID:5830 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284858(Accession XP_(—)209386.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284858.

LOC284859 (Accession XP_(—)209384.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284859 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284859, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284859 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284859(Accession XP_(—)209384.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284859.

LOC284861 (Accession XP_(—)211670.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284861 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284861, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284861 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284861(Accession XP_(—)211670.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284861.

LOC284862 (Accession XP_(—)211666.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284862 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284862, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284862 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284862(Accession XP_(—)211666.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284862.

LOC284873 (Accession XP_(—)209412.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284873 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284873, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284873 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284873(Accession XP_(—)209412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284873.

LOC284899 (Accession XP_(—)211680.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284899 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284899BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284899, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284899BINDING SITE1 through LOC284899 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:17082,SEQ ID:12699, SEQ ID:2520 and SEQ ID:15979 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284899(Accession XP_(—)211680.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284899.

LOC284911 (Accession XP_(—)211684.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284911 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284911BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284911, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284911BINDING SITE1 and LOC284911 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13631 andSEQ ID:4952 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284911(Accession XP_(—)211684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284911.

LOC284915 (Accession XP_(—)209410.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284915 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284915BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284915, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284915BINDING SITE1 and LOC284915 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16573 andSEQ ID:15344 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284915(Accession XP_(—)209410.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284915.

LOC284936 (Accession XP_(—)211699.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284936 BINDING SITE1 through LOC284936BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284936, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284936BINDING SITE1 through LOC284936 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:9420,SEQ ID:17279 and SEQ ID:5093 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284936(Accession XP_(—)211699.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284936.

LOC284939 (Accession XP_(—)211700.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284939 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284939, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284939 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284939(Accession XP_(—)211700.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284939.

LOC284959 (Accession XP_(—)211708.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284959 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284959, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284959 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10463, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284959(Accession XP_(—)211708.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284959.

LOC284972 (Accession XP_(—)211712.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284972 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284972, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284972 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6191, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284972(Accession XP_(—)211712.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284972.

LOC284975 (Accession XP_(—)211711.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284975 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284975BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284975, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284975BINDING SITE1 and LOC284975 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9420 andSEQ ID:12954 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284975(Accession XP_(—)211711.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284975.

LOC284976 (Accession XP_(—)211714.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284976 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284976, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284976 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10672, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284976(Accession XP_(—)211714.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284976.

LOC284982 (Accession XP_(—)211721.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284982 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284982, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284982 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2521, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284982(Accession XP_(—)211721.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284982.

LOC284993 (Accession XP_(—)211722.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284993 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284993, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284993 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13912, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284993(Accession XP_(—)211722.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284993.

LOC284995 (Accession XP_(—)211729.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284995 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284995BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284995, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284995BINDING SITE1 and LOC284995 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1706 andSEQ ID:15343 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC284995(Accession XP_(—)211729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284995.

LOC285043 (Accession XP_(—)211742.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285043 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285043, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285043 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285043(Accession XP_(—)211742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285043.

LOC285058 (Accession XP_(—)211753.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285058 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285058, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285058 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10474, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285058(Accession XP_(—)211753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285058.

LOC285082 (Accession XP_(—)211759.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285082 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285082, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285082 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:470, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285082(Accession XP_(—)211759.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285082.

LOC285083 (Accession XP_(—)209464.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285083 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285083, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285083 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19057, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285083(Accession XP_(—)209464.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285083.

LOC285094 (Accession XP_(—)209471.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285094 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285094, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285094 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285094(Accession XP_(—)209471.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285094.

LOC285103 (Accession XP_(—)211766.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285103 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285103, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285103 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4060, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285103(Accession XP_(—)211766.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285103.

LOC285108 (Accession XP_(—)209478.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285108 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285108, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285108 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12145, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285108(Accession XP_(—)209478.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285108.

LOC285125 (Accession XP_(—)211769.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285125 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285125, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285125 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:629, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285125(Accession XP_(—)211769.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285125.

LOC285127 (Accession XP_(—)211771.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285127 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285127, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285127 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285127(Accession XP_(—)211771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285127.

LOC285151 (Accession XP_(—)211782.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285151 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285151, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285151 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9735, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285151(Accession XP_(—)211782.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285151.

LOC285166 (Accession XP_(—)211791.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12791, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285166(Accession XP_(—)211791.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285166.

LOC285167 (Accession XP_(—)211790.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285167 BINDING SITE1 through LOC285167BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285167, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285167BINDING SITE1 through LOC285167 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:7413,SEQ ID:7557, SEQ ID:18453 and SEQ ID:15370 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285167(Accession XP_(—)211790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285167.

LOC285171 (Accession XP_(—)211799.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285171 BINDING SITE1 through LOC285171BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285171, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285171BINDING SITE1 through LOC285171 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:5046,SEQ ID:19794, SEQ ID:13690 and SEQ ID:13155 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285171(Accession XP_(—)211799.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285171.

LOC285216 (Accession XP_(—)209520.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285216 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285216, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285216 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285216(Accession XP_(—)209520.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285216.

LOC285219 (Accession XP_(—)209518.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285219 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285219, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285219 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285219(Accession XP_(—)209518.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285219.

LOC285222 (Accession XP_(—)211809.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285222 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285222, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285222 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9913, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285222(Accession XP_(—)211809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285222.

LOC285230 (Accession XP_(—)211814.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285230 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285230BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285230, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285230BINDING SITE1 and LOC285230 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6423 andSEQ ID:2944 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285230(Accession XP_(—)211814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285230.

LOC285263 (Accession XP_(—)209537.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285263 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285263, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285263 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7927, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285263(Accession XP_(—)209537.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285263.

LOC285295 (Accession XP_(—)211833.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285295 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285295, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285295 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5047, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285295(Accession XP_(—)211833.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285295.

LOC285309 (Accession XP_(—)211839.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285309 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285309BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285309, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285309BINDING SITE1 and LOC285309 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1492 andSEQ ID:9203 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285309(Accession XP_(—)211839.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285309.

LOC285332 (Accession XP_(—)211845.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285332 BINDING SITE1 through LOC285332BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285332, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285332BINDING SITE1 through LOC285332 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15405,SEQ ID:10634 and SEQ ID:10559 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285332(Accession XP_(—)211845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285332.

LOC285359 (Accession XP_(—)211858.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285359 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285359, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285359 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285359(Accession XP_(—)211858.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285359.

LOC285376 (Accession XP_(—)211864.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285376 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285376, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285376 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285376(Accession XP_(—)211864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285376.

LOC285378 (Accession XP_(—)211859.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285378 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285378, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285378 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285378(Accession XP_(—)211859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285378.

LOC285379 (Accession XP_(—)211868.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285379 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285379BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285379, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285379BINDING SITE1 and LOC285379 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1492 andSEQ ID:9203 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285379(Accession XP_(—)211868.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285379.

LOC285387 (Accession XP_(—)209588.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15219, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285387(Accession XP_(—)209588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285387.

LOC285395 (Accession XP_(—)211875.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285395 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285395, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285395 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14204, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285395(Accession XP_(—)211875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285395.

LOC285404 (Accession XP_(—)211885.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285404 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285404, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285404 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15520, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285404(Accession XP_(—)211885.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285404.

LOC285408 (Accession XP_(—)211886.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285408 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285408BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285408, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285408BINDING SITE1 and LOC285408 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14360 andSEQ ID:14913 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285408(Accession XP_(—)211886.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285408.

LOC285447 (Accession XP_(—)211900.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285447 BINDING SITE1 through LOC285447BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285447, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285447BINDING SITE1 through LOC285447 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:19799,SEQ ID:8585, SEQ ID:1571 and SEQ ID:5830 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285447(Accession XP_(—)211900.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285447.

LOC285465 (Accession XP_(—)209622.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285465 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285465, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285465 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13061, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285465(Accession XP_(—)209622.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285465.

LOC285481 (Accession XP_(—)211912.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285481 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285481, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285481 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8189, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285481(Accession XP_(—)211912.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285481.

LOC285484 (Accession XP_(—)209630.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285484 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285484BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285484, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285484BINDING SITE1 and LOC285484 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6846 andSEQ ID:10306 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285484(Accession XP_(—)209630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285484.

LOC285485 (Accession XP_(—)211913.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285485 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285485, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285485 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:961, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285485(Accession XP_(—)211913.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285485.

LOC285495 (Accession XP_(—)211918.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285495 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285495BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285495, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285495BINDING SITE1 and LOC285495 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18458 andSEQ ID:8855 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285495(Accession XP_(—)211918.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285495.

LOC285531 (Accession XP_(—)211929.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285531 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285531, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285531 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:837, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285531(Accession XP_(—)211929.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285531.

LOC285592 (Accession XP_(—)209669.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285592 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285592, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285592 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13066, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285592(Accession XP_(—)209669.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285592.

LOC285594 (Accession XP_(—)211946.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285594 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285594, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285594 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13062, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285594(Accession XP_(—)211946.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285594.

LOC285608 (Accession XP_(—)211952.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285608 BINDING SITE1 through LOC285608BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285608, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285608BINDING SITE1 through LOC285608 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:2726,SEQ ID:4337, SEQ ID:17557 and SEQ ID:1965 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285608(Accession XP_(—)211952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285608.

LOC285614 (Accession XP_(—)211953.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285614 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285614, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285614 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285614(Accession XP_(—)211953.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285614.

LOC285617 (Accession XP_(—)211950.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285617 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285617BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285617, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285617BINDING SITE1 and LOC285617 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15207 andSEQ ID:11452 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285617(Accession XP_(—)211950.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285617.

LOC285665 (Accession XP_(—)211978.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285665 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285665, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285665 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285665(Accession XP_(—)211978.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285665.

LOC285666 (Accession XP_(—)211977.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285666 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285666, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285666 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13322, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285666(Accession XP_(—)211977.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285666.

LOC285676 (Accession XP_(—)209718.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285676 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285676BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285676, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285676BINDING SITE1 and LOC285676 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15108 andSEQ ID:10438 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285676(Accession XP_(—)209718.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285676.

LOC285707 (Accession XP_(—)211987.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285707 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285707, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285707 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2856, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285707(Accession XP_(—)211987.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285707.

LOC285713 (Accession XP_(—)211992.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285713 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285713, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285713 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12495, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285713(Accession XP_(—)211992.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285713.

LOC285727 (Accession XP_(—)212000.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285727 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285727, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285727 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1146, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285727(Accession XP_(—)212000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285727.

LOC285745 (Accession XP_(—)212007.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285745 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285745BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285745, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285745BINDING SITE1 and LOC285745 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4824 andSEQ ID:19057 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285745(Accession XP_(—)212007.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285745.

LOC285747 (Accession XP_(—)209742.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285747 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285747, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285747 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9762, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285747(Accession XP_(—)209742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285747.

LOC285771 (Accession XP_(—)212015.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285771 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285771, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285771 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10490, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285771(Accession XP_(—)212015.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285771.

LOC285806 (Accession XP_(—)212028.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285806 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285806, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285806 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2460, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285806(Accession XP_(—)212028.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285806.

LOC285833 (Accession XP_(—)209790.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285833 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285833, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285833 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5928, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285833(Accession XP_(—)209790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285833.

LOC285842 (Accession XP_(—)212041.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285842 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285842, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285842 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13726, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285842(Accession XP_(—)212041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285842.

LOC285854 (Accession XP_(—)209770.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285854 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285854, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285854 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8380, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285854(Accession XP_(—)209770.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285854.

LOC285855 (Accession XP_(—)209769.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285855 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285855BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285855, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285855BINDING SITE1 and LOC285855 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3330 andSEQ ID:5929 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285855(Accession XP_(—)209769.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285855.

LOC285859 (Accession XP_(—)209775.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285859 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285859BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285859, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285859BINDING SITE1 and LOC285859 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4206 andSEQ ID:15343 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285859(Accession XP_(—)209775.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285859.

LOC285869 (Accession XP_(—)212058.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285869 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285869, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285869 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14367, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285869(Accession XP_(—)212058.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285869.

LOC285887 (Accession XP_(—)212065.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285887 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285887BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285887, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285887BINDING SITE1 and LOC285887 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13063 andSEQ ID:1492 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285887(Accession XP_(—)212065.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285887.

LOC285909 (Accession XP_(—)209811.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11641, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285909(Accession XP_(—)209811.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285909.

LOC285912 (Accession XP_(—)212078.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285912 BINDING SITE1 through LOC285912BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285912, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285912BINDING SITE1 through LOC285912 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:2159,SEQ ID:16843 and SEQ ID:16368 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285912(Accession XP_(—)212078.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285912.

LOC285913 (Accession XP_(—)212074.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285913 BINDING SITE1 through LOC285913BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285913, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285913BINDING SITE1 through LOC285913 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:16843,SEQ ID:19036 and SEQ ID:16369 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285913(Accession XP_(—)212074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285913.

LOC285914 (Accession XP_(—)209810.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285914 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285914BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285914, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285914BINDING SITE1 and LOC285914 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2306 andSEQ ID:7908 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285914(Accession XP_(—)209810.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285914.

LOC285916 (Accession XP_(—)212082.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285916 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285916, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285916 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:475, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285916(Accession XP_(—)212082.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285916.

LOC285920 (Accession XP_(—)212091.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285920 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285920, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285920 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15752, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285920(Accession XP_(—)212091.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285920.

LOC285923 (Accession XP_(—)212104.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285923 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285923, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285923 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9763, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285923(Accession XP_(—)212104.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285923.

LOC285924 (Accession XP_(—)209816.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285924 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285924, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285924 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18617, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285924(Accession XP_(—)209816.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285924.

LOC285931 (Accession NP_(—)777609.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285931 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285931, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285931 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15676, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285931(Accession NP_(—)777609.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285931.

LOC285953 (Accession XP_(—)209820.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285953 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285953BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285953, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285953BINDING SITE1 and LOC285953 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7352 andSEQ ID:9781 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285953(Accession XP_(—)209820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285953.

LOC285960 (Accession XP_(—)212088.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285960 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285960, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285960 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18690, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285960(Accession XP_(—)212088.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285960.

LOC285987 (Accession XP_(—)212127.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285987 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285987, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285987 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3055, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285987(Accession XP_(—)212127.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285987.

LOC285989 (Accession XP_(—)212111.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285989 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285989, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285989 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11322, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285989(Accession XP_(—)212111.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285989.

LOC285996 (Accession XP_(—)212128.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285996 BINDING SITE1 through LOC285996BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285996, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285996BINDING SITE1 through LOC285996 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15983,SEQ ID:13066 and SEQ ID:15893 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC285996(Accession XP_(—)212128.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285996.

LOC286007 (Accession XP_(—)212133.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286007 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286007, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286007 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4082, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286007(Accession XP_(—)212133.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286007.

LOC286029 (Accession XP_(—)209866.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286029 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286029BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286029, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286029BINDING SITE1 and LOC286029 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19031 andSEQ ID:11466 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286029(Accession XP_(—)209866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286029.

LOC286030 (Accession XP_(—)209868.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286030 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286030, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286030 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:925, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286030(Accession XP_(—)209868.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286030.

LOC286039 (Accession XP_(—)209873.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286039 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286039, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286039 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:925, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286039(Accession XP_(—)209873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286039.

LOC286047 (Accession XP_(—)209872.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286047 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286047, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286047 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4734, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286047(Accession XP_(—)209872.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286047.

LOC286048 (Accession XP_(—)212141.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286048 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286048, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286048 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286048(Accession XP_(—)212141.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286048.

LOC286075 (Accession NP_(—)776192.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286075 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286075, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286075 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9871, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286075(Accession NP_(—)776192.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286075.

LOC286112 (Accession XP_(—)212176.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286112 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286112, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286112 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4600, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286112(Accession XP_(—)212176.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286112.

LOC286126 (Accession XP_(—)212185.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286126 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286126, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286126 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8922, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286126(Accession XP_(—)212185.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286126.

LOC286147 (Accession XP_(—)212199.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286147 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286147, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286147 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10132, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286147(Accession XP_(—)212199.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286147.

LOC286154 (Accession XP_(—)212204.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286154 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286154, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286154 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2949, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286154(Accession XP_(—)212204.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286154.

LOC286166 (Accession XP_(—)209925.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9764, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286166(Accession XP_(—)209925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286166.

LOC286184 (Accession XP_(—)212216.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286184 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286184, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286184 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286184(Accession XP_(—)212216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286184.

LOC286186 (Accession XP_(—)212219.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286186 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286186, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286186 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3979, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286186(Accession XP_(—)212219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286186.

LOC286188 (Accession XP_(—)209933.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286188 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286188, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286188 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17423, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286188(Accession XP_(—)209933.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286188.

LOC286197 (Accession XP_(—)209940.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286197 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286197, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286197 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12144, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286197(Accession XP_(—)209940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286197.

LOC286206 (Accession XP_(—)209953.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286206 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286206, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286206 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11327, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286206(Accession XP_(—)209953.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286206.

LOC286208 (Accession XP_(—)212230.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286208 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286208, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286208 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13066, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286208(Accession XP_(—)212230.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286208.

LOC286218 (Accession XP_(—)212235.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286218 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286218, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286218 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5322, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286218(Accession XP_(—)212235.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286218.

LOC286219 (Accession XP_(—)212236.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286219 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286219, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286219 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19821, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286219(Accession XP_(—)212236.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286219.

LOC286235 (Accession XP_(—)212238.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286235 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286235, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286235 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286235(Accession XP_(—)212238.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286235.

LOC286237 (Accession XP_(—)212241.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286237 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286237, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286237 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12289, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286237(Accession XP_(—)212241.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286237.

LOC286255 (Accession XP_(—)209977.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286255 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286255, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286255 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13199, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286255(Accession XP_(—)209977.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286255.

LOC286258 (Accession XP_(—)209972.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286258 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286258BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286258, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286258BINDING SITE1 and LOC286258 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10659 andSEQ ID:17108 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286258(Accession XP_(—)209972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286258.

LOC286260 (Accession XP_(—)209976.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286260 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286260BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286260, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286260BINDING SITE1 and LOC286260 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15984 andSEQ ID:2924 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286260(Accession XP_(—)209976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286260.

LOC286337 (Accession XP_(—)212274.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286337 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286337, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286337 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15675, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286337(Accession XP_(—)212274.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286337.

LOC286341 (Accession XP_(—)212278.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286341 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286341, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286341 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7590, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286341(Accession XP_(—)212278.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286341.

LOC286356 (Accession XP_(—)212290.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286356 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286356BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286356, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286356BINDING SITE1 and LOC286356 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16262 andSEQ ID:3561 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286356(Accession XP_(—)212290.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286356.

LOC286372 (Accession XP_(—)212294.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286372 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286372BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286372, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286372BINDING SITE1 and LOC286372 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13155 andSEQ ID:9990 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286372(Accession XP_(—)212294.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286372.

LOC286374 (Accession XP_(—)212293.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286374 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286374BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286374, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286374BINDING SITE1 and LOC286374 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15343 andSEQ ID:14789 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286374(Accession XP_(—)212293.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286374.

LOC286376 (Accession XP_(—)210027.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286376 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286376, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286376 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286376(Accession XP_(—)210027.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286376.

LOC286395 (Accession XP_(—)212308.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286395 BINDING SITE1 through LOC286395BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286395, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286395BINDING SITE1 through LOC286395 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:14790,SEQ ID:3091 and SEQ ID:13180 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286395(Accession XP_(—)212308.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286395.

LOC286404 (Accession XP_(—)210036.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286404 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC286404, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC286404 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7351, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286404(Accession XP_(—)210036.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286404.

LOC286411 (Accession XP_(—)212312.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286411 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286411, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286411 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19200, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286411(Accession XP_(—)212312.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286411.

LOC286416 (Accession XP_(—)210041.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286416 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286416, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286416 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286416(Accession XP_(—)210041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286416.

LOC286431 (Accession XP_(—)212316.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286431 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286431BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286431, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286431BINDING SITE1 and LOC286431 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8014 andSEQ ID:6817 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286431(Accession XP_(—)212316.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286431.

LOC286435 (Accession XP_(—)210047.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286435 BINDING SITE1 through LOC286435BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286435, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286435BINDING SITE1 through LOC286435 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:9769,SEQ ID:13491 and SEQ ID:5210 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286435(Accession XP_(—)210047.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286435.

LOC286470 (Accession XP_(—)212325.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286470 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286470BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286470, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286470BINDING SITE1 and LOC286470 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17423 andSEQ ID:6500 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286470(Accession XP_(—)212325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286470.

LOC286486 (Accession XP_(—)210077.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286486 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286486, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286486 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2822, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286486(Accession XP_(—)210077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286486.

LOC286530 (Accession NP_(—)835230.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286530 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC286530, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC286530 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8258, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC286530(Accession NP_(—)835230.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286530.

LOC338545 (Accession XP_(—)294650.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338545 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338545, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338545 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC338545(Accession XP_(—)294650.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338545.

LOC338549 (Accession XP_(—)294651.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338549 BINDING SITE1 through LOC338549BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338549, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338549BINDING SITE1 through LOC338549 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:5588,SEQ ID:10572 and SEQ ID:3956 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC338549(Accession XP_(—)294651.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338549.

LOC338593 (Accession XP_(—)290481.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338593 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338593, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338593 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7048, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC338593(Accession XP_(—)290481.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338593.

LOC338594 (Accession XP_(—)294660.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338594 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338594BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338594, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338594BINDING SITE1 and LOC338594 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17423 andSEQ ID:15837 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC338594(Accession XP_(—)294660.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338594.

LOC338604 (Accession XP_(—)294665.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338604 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338604, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338604 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4376, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC338604(Accession XP_(—)294665.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338604.

LOC338690 (Accession XP_(—)290518.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338690 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338690BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338690, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338690BINDING SITE1 and LOC338690 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14785 andSEQ ID:5830 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC338690(Accession XP_(—)290518.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338690.

LOC338837 (Accession XP_(—)294725.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338837 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338837BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338837, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338837BINDING SITE1 and LOC338837 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12726 andSEQ ID:18690 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC338837(Accession XP_(—)294725.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338837.

LOC338866 (Accession XP_(—)294736.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338866 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338866BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338866, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338866BINDING SITE1 and LOC338866 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9815 andSEQ ID:11040 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC338866(Accession XP_(—)294736.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338866.

LOC338910 (Accession XP_(—)290630.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338910 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338910, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338910 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6154, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC338910(Accession XP_(—)290630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338910.

LOC338923 (Accession XP_(—)294742.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338923 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338923, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338923 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15384, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC338923(Accession XP_(—)294742.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338923.

LOC338963 (Accession XP_(—)294757.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338963 BINDING SITE1 and LOC338963BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC338963, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338963BINDING SITE1 and LOC338963 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6095 andSEQ ID:12559 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC338963(Accession XP_(—)294757.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338963.

LOC338976 (Accession XP_(—)294762.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338976 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338976, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338976 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC338976(Accession XP_(—)294762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338976.

LOC338991 (Accession XP_(—)290663.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338991 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338991, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338991 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC338991(Accession XP_(—)290663.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338991.

LOC338999 (Accession XP_(—)290659.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC338999(Accession XP_(—)290659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338999.

LOC339059 (Accession XP_(—)290682.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339059 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339059, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339059 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339059(Accession XP_(—)290682.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339059.

LOC339071 (Accession XP_(—)294800.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339071 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339071, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339071 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14359, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339071(Accession XP_(—)294800.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339071.

LOC339078 (Accession XP_(—)290692.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339078 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339078BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339078, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339078BINDING SITE1 and LOC339078 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6790 andSEQ ID:12011 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339078(Accession XP_(—)290692.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339078.

LOC339083 (Accession XP_(—)290697.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339083 BINDING SITE1 through LOC339083BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339083, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339083BINDING SITE1 through LOC339083 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:12337,SEQ ID:13093, SEQ ID:9420 and SEQ ID:2987 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339083(Accession XP_(—)290697.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339083.

LOC339111 (Accession XP_(—)294813.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339111 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339111, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339111 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10720, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339111(Accession XP_(—)294813.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339111.

LOC339130 (Accession XP_(—)290723.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339130 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339130, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339130 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10489, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339130(Accession XP_(—)290723.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339130.

LOC339146 (Accession XP_(—)294825.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339146 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339146, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339146 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19056, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339146(Accession XP_(—)294825.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339146.

LOC339152 (Accession XP_(—)294829.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339152 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339152, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339152 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4314, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339152(Accession XP_(—)294829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339152.

LOC339184 (Accession XP_(—)290743.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339184 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339184, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339184 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14392, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339184(Accession XP_(—)290743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339184.

LOC339199 (Accession XP_(—)290759.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339199 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339199, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339199 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339199(Accession XP_(—)290759.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339199.

LOC339216 (Accession XP_(—)290762.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339216 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339216BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339216, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339216BINDING SITE1 and LOC339216 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8019 andSEQ ID:13155 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339216(Accession XP_(—)290762.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339216.

LOC339223 (Accession XP_(—)290774.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339223 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339223, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339223 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339223(Accession XP_(—)290774.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339223.

LOC339231 (Accession XP_(—)290777.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339231 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339231, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339231 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339231(Accession XP_(—)290777.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339231.

LOC339238 (Accession XP_(—)290784.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339238 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC339238, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC339238 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18140, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339238(Accession XP_(—)290784.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339238.

LOC339238 (Accession XP_(—)290783.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339238 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC339238, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC339238 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18140, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339238(Accession XP_(—)290783.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339238.

LOC339282 (Accession XP_(—)294900.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339282 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339282BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339282, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339282BINDING SITE1 and LOC339282 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8019 andSEQ ID:13155 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339282(Accession XP_(—)294900.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339282.

LOC339290 (Accession XP_(—)294901.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339290 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339290BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339290, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339290BINDING SITE1 and LOC339290 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1493 andSEQ ID:16582 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339290(Accession XP_(—)294901.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339290.

LOC339327 (Accession XP_(—)290819.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339327 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339327, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339327 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339327(Accession XP_(—)290819.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339327.

LOC339343 (Accession XP_(—)290846.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339343 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339343BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339343, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339343BINDING SITE1 and LOC339343 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19994 andSEQ ID:5830 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339343(Accession XP_(—)290846.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339343.

LOC339373 (Accession XP_(—)294921.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339373 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339373, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339373 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4402, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339373(Accession XP_(—)294921.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339373.

LOC339401 (Accession XP_(—)294932.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339401 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339401, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339401 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14129, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339401(Accession XP_(—)294932.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339401.

LOC339417 (Accession XP_(—)294944.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339417 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339417, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339417 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339417(Accession XP_(—)294944.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339417.

LOC339439 (Accession XP_(—)294952.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339439 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339439, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339439 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12654, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339439(Accession XP_(—)294952.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339439.

LOC339452 (Accession XP_(—)290903.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339452 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339452, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339452 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339452(Accession XP_(—)290903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339452.

LOC339459 (Accession XP_(—)290907.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339459 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339459, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339459 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18690, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339459(Accession XP_(—)290907.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339459.

LOC339462 (Accession XP_(—)294966.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339462 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339462, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339462 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6550, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339462(Accession XP_(—)294966.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339462.

LOC339492 (Accession XP_(—)290919.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339492 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339492, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339492 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6390, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339492(Accession XP_(—)290919.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339492.

LOC339493 (Accession XP_(—)290927.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339493 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339493, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339493 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339493(Accession XP_(—)290927.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339493.

LOC339494 (Accession XP_(—)290925.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339494 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339494, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339494 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13092, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339494(Accession XP_(—)290925.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339494.

LOC339559 (Accession XP_(—)290953.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339559 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339559, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339559 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4458, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339559(Accession XP_(—)290953.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339559.

LOC339587 (Accession XP_(—)290957.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339587(Accession XP_(—)290957.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339587.

LOC339740 (Accession XP_(—)290339.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339740 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339740, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339740 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10720, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339740(Accession XP_(—)290339.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339740.

LOC339761 (Accession XP_(—)291005.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339761 BINDING SITE1 through LOC339761BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339761, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339761BINDING SITE1 through LOC339761 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:4154,SEQ ID:12437, SEQ ID:17629 and SEQ ID:18770 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339761(Accession XP_(—)291005.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339761.

LOC339803 (Accession XP_(—)295072.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339803 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339803, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339803 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16895, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339803(Accession XP_(—)295072.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339803.

LOC339808 (Accession XP_(—)295071.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339808 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339808, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339808 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339808(Accession XP_(—)295071.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339808.

LOC339809 (Accession XP_(—)291020.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339809 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339809, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339809 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13277, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339809(Accession XP_(—)291020.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339809.

LOC339831 (Accession XP_(—)295080.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339831 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339831BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339831, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339831BINDING SITE1 and LOC339831 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13584 andSEQ ID:11987 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339831(Accession XP_(—)295080.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339831.

LOC339832 (Accession XP_(—)295079.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339832 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339832, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339832 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1325, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339832(Accession XP_(—)295079.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339832.

LOC339835 (Accession XP_(—)291032.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339835 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339835, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339835 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17278, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339835(Accession XP_(—)291032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339835.

LOC339841 (Accession XP_(—)291038.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339841 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339841, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339841 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339841(Accession XP_(—)291038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339841.

LOC339852 (Accession XP_(—)295086.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339852 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339852BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339852, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339852BINDING SITE1 and LOC339852 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15089 andSEQ ID:1816 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339852(Accession XP_(—)295086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339852.

LOC339855 (Accession XP_(—)291041.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339855 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339855, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339855 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5805, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339855(Accession XP_(—)291041.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339855.

LOC339865 (Accession XP_(—)295089.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339865 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339865, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339865 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9765, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339865(Accession XP_(—)295089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339865.

LOC339887 (Accession XP_(—)295094.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339887 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339887, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339887 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13689, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339887(Accession XP_(—)295094.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339887.

LOC339929 (Accession XP_(—)295105.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339929 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339929, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339929 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5256, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC339929(Accession XP_(—)295105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339929.

LOC340038 (Accession XP_(—)291125.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340038 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340038, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340038 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9766, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340038(Accession XP_(—)291125.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340038.

LOC340085 (Accession XP_(—)295152.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340085 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340085, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340085 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11266, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340085(Accession XP_(—)295152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340085.

LOC340087 (Accession XP_(—)295153.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340087 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340087, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340087 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3445, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340087(Accession XP_(—)295153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340087.

LOC340128 (Accession XP_(—)295164.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340128 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340128, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340128 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12654, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340128(Accession XP_(—)295164.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340128.

LOC340133 (Accession XP_(—)291151.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340133 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340133, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340133 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340133(Accession XP_(—)291151.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340133.

LOC340138 (Accession XP_(—)291153.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340138 BINDING SITE1 through LOC340138BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC340138, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340138BINDING SITE1 through LOC340138 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15675,SEQ ID:10571 and SEQ ID:13155 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340138(Accession XP_(—)291153.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340138.

LOC340153 (Accession XP_(—)295176.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340153 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340153, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340153 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12654, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340153(Accession XP_(—)295176.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340153.

LOC340184 (Accession XP_(—)295183.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340184 BINDING SITE1 and LOC340184BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC340184, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340184BINDING SITE1 and LOC340184 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19035 andSEQ ID:8198 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340184(Accession XP_(—)295183.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340184.

LOC340208 (Accession XP_(—)295187.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340208 BINDING SITE1 through LOC340208BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC340208, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340208BINDING SITE1 through LOC340208 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15108,SEQ ID:9994 and SEQ ID:14091 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340208(Accession XP_(—)295187.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340208.

LOC340319 (Accession XP_(—)295216.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340319 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340319, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340319 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3560, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340319(Accession XP_(—)295216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340319.

LOC340321 (Accession XP_(—)295212.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340321 BINDING SITE1 and LOC340321BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC340321, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340321BINDING SITE1 and LOC340321 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13857 andSEQ ID:8552 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340321(Accession XP_(—)295212.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340321.

LOC340324 (Accession XP_(—)290402.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340324 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340324, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340324 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9208, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340324(Accession XP_(—)290402.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340324.

LOC340335 (Accession XP_(—)295218.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340335 BINDING SITE1 and LOC340335BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC340335, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340335BINDING SITE1 and LOC340335 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9767 andSEQ ID:12218 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340335(Accession XP_(—)295218.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340335.

LOC340353 (Accession XP_(—)295221.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340353 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340353, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340353 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3934, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340353(Accession XP_(—)295221.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340353.

LOC340362 (Accession XP_(—)295225.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340362 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340362, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340362 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15223, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340362(Accession XP_(—)295225.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340362.

LOC340390 (Accession XP_(—)291269.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340390 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340390, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340390 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340390(Accession XP_(—)291269.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340390.

LOC340394 (Accession XP_(—)295235.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340394 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340394, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340394 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12796, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340394(Accession XP_(—)295235.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340394.

LOC340408 (Accession XP_(—)291274.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:925, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340408(Accession XP_(—)291274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340408.

LOC340414 (Accession XP_(—)295240.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340414 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340414, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340414 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4087, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340414(Accession XP_(—)295240.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340414.

LOC340456 (Accession XP_(—)291298.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340456 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340456, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340456 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19885, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340456(Accession XP_(—)291298.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340456.

LOC340494 (Accession XP_(—)290428.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340494 BINDING SITE1 and LOC340494BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC340494, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340494BINDING SITE1 and LOC340494 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7183 andSEQ ID:10536 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340494(Accession XP_(—)290428.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340494.

LOC340547 (Accession XP_(—)291331.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340547 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340547, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340547 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340547(Accession XP_(—)291331.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340547.

LOC340615 (Accession XP_(—)294645.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340615 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340615, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340615 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1950, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC340615(Accession XP_(—)294645.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340615.

LOC343788 (Accession XP_(—)297855.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC343788 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC343788, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC343788 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3216, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC343788(Accession XP_(—)297855.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC343788.

LOC346110 (Accession XP_(—)299316.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346110 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC346110, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346110 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5901, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC346110(Accession XP_(—)299316.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346110.

LOC347758 (Accession XP_(—)300253.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347758 BINDING SITE1 and LOC347758BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC347758, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347758BINDING SITE1 and LOC347758 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8739 andSEQ ID:12606 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC347758(Accession XP_(—)300253.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347758.

LOC347759 (Accession XP_(—)084325.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347759 BINDING SITE1 and LOC347759BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC347759, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347759BINDING SITE1 and LOC347759 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12061 andSEQ ID:14817 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC347759(Accession XP_(—)084325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347759.

LOC347971 (Accession XP_(—)302639.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347971 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347971, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347971 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1911, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC347971(Accession XP_(—)302639.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347971.

LOC348071 (Accession XP_(—)300620.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348071 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348071BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348071, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348071BINDING SITE1 and LOC348071 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2678 andSEQ ID:15592 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348071(Accession XP_(—)300620.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348071.

LOC348072 (Accession XP_(—)302652.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348072 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348072, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348072 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17403, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348072(Accession XP_(—)302652.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348072.

LOC348102 (Accession XP_(—)302651.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348102 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348102, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348102 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13342, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348102(Accession XP_(—)302651.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348102.

LOC348113 (Accession XP_(—)300623.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348113 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348113(Accession XP_(—)300623.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348113.

LOC348125 (Accession XP_(—)302665.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348125 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348125, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348125 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6043, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348125(Accession XP_(—)302665.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348125.

LOC348137 (Accession XP_(—)300635.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348137 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348137, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348137 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348137(Accession XP_(—)300635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348137.

LOC348142 (Accession XP_(—)300636.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348142 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348142 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348142(Accession XP_(—)300636.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348142.

LOC348161 (Accession XP_(—)208864.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348161 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348161, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348161 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348161(Accession XP_(—)208864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348161.

LOC348162 (Accession XP_(—)300643.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348162 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348162, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348162 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16944, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348162(Accession XP_(—)300643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348162.

LOC348233 (Accession XP_(—)302697.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348233 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348233, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348233 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7332, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348233(Accession XP_(—)302697.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348233.

LOC348245 (Accession XP_(—)209014.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348245 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348245, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348245 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348245(Accession XP_(—)209014.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348245.

LOC348261 (Accession XP_(—)302704.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348261 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348261, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348261 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348261(Accession XP_(—)302704.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348261.

LOC348264 (Accession XP_(—)302706.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348264 BINDING SITE1 through LOC348264BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348264, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348264BINDING SITE1 through LOC348264 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:9499,SEQ ID:6470, SEQ ID:825 and SEQ ID:1479 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348264(Accession XP_(—)302706.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348264.

LOC348265 (Accession XP_(—)302705.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348265 BINDING SITE1 through LOC348265BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348265, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348265BINDING SITE1 through LOC348265 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:1479,SEQ ID:6470, SEQ ID:825 and SEQ ID:9499 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348265(Accession XP_(—)302705.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348265.

LOC348369 (Accession XP_(—)302732.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348369 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348369, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348369 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19588, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348369(Accession XP_(—)302732.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348369.

LOC348378 (Accession XP_(—)300723.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348378 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348378, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348378 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9275, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348378(Accession XP_(—)300723.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348378.

LOC348393 (Accession XP_(—)302741.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348393 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348393BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348393, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348393BINDING SITE1 and LOC348393 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15307 andSEQ ID:15224 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348393(Accession XP_(—)302741.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348393.

LOC348402 (Accession XP_(—)300730.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348402 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348402, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348402 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6390, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348402(Accession XP_(—)300730.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348402.

LOC348442 (Accession XP_(—)057659.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348442 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348442BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348442, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348442BINDING SITE1 and LOC348442 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12210 andSEQ ID:1671 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348442(Accession XP_(—)057659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348442.

LOC348455 (Accession XP_(—)302760.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348455 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348455, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348455 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18285, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348455(Accession XP_(—)302760.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348455.

LOC348456 (Accession XP_(—)302761.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348456 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348456BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348456, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348456BINDING SITE1 and LOC348456 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12336 andSEQ ID:2031 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348456(Accession XP_(—)302761.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348456.

LOC348461 (Accession XP_(—)302764.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348461 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348461, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348461 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7449, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348461(Accession XP_(—)302764.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348461.

LOC348474 (Accession XP_(—)209299.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348474 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348474, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348474 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4185, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348474(Accession XP_(—)209299.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348474.

LOC348475 (Accession XP_(—)300748.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5613, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348475(Accession XP_(—)300748.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348475.

LOC348480 (Accession XP_(—)302773.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348480 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348480, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348480 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5321, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348480(Accession XP_(—)302773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348480.

LOC348482 (Accession XP_(—)300753.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348482 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348482, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348482 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5613, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348482(Accession XP_(—)300753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348482.

LOC348488 (Accession XP_(—)300352.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348488 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348488BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348488, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348488BINDING SITE1 and LOC348488 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19709 andSEQ ID:3203 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348488(Accession XP_(—)300352.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348488.

LOC348496 (Accession XP_(—)302795.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348496 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348496BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348496, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348496BINDING SITE1 and LOC348496 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5830 andSEQ ID:7670 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348496(Accession XP_(—)302795.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348496.

LOC348503 (Accession XP_(—)300762.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348503 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348503BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348503, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348503BINDING SITE1 and LOC348503 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13988 andSEQ ID:9335 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348503(Accession XP_(—)300762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348503.

LOC348504 (Accession XP_(—)300769.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348504 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348504, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348504 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17081, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348504(Accession XP_(—)300769.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348504.

LOC348520 (Accession XP_(—)300772.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348520 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348520, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348520 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6989, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348520(Accession XP_(—)300772.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348520.

LOC348522 (Accession XP_(—)300774.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348522 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348522, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348522 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15409, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348522(Accession XP_(—)300774.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348522.

LOC348527 (Accession XP_(—)300779.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348527 BINDING SITE1 through LOC348527BINDING SITE4 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348527, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348527BINDING SITE1 through LOC348527 BINDING SITE4, designated SEQ ID:12336,SEQ ID:2031, SEQ ID:3911 and SEQ ID:18885 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348527(Accession XP_(—)300779.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348527.

LOC348532 (Accession XP_(—)302818.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348532 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348532BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348532, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348532BINDING SITE1 and LOC348532 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15307 andSEQ ID:15224 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348532(Accession XP_(—)302818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348532.

LOC348533 (Accession XP_(—)302819.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348533 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348533, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348533 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12654, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348533(Accession XP_(—)302819.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348533.

LOC348541 (Accession XP_(—)302820.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348541 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348541, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348541 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13091, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348541(Accession XP_(—)302820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348541.

LOC348544 (Accession XP_(—)300243.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348544 BINDING SITE1 through LOC348544BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348544, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348544BINDING SITE1 through LOC348544 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:16953,SEQ ID:5164 and SEQ ID:1492 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348544(Accession XP_(—)300243.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348544.

LOC348594 (Accession XP_(—)302834.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348594 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348594, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348594 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348594(Accession XP_(—)302834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348594.

LOC348595 (Accession XP_(—)302837.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348595 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348595, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348595 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348595(Accession XP_(—)302837.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348595.

LOC348603 (Accession XP_(—)302844.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348603 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348603, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348603 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348603(Accession XP_(—)302844.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348603.

LOC348605 (Accession XP_(—)300793.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348605 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348605, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348605 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348605(Accession XP_(—)300793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348605.

LOC348629 (Accession XP_(—)209400.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348629 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348629, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348629 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14111, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348629(Accession XP_(—)209400.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348629.

LOC348699 (Accession XP_(—)300816.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348699 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348699, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348699 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15983, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348699(Accession XP_(—)300816.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348699.

LOC348738 (Accession XP_(—)300826.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348738 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348738, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348738 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7320, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348738(Accession XP_(—)300826.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348738.

LOC348790 (Accession XP_(—)300843.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348790 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348790BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348790, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348790BINDING SITE1 and LOC348790 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10423 andSEQ ID:16164 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348790(Accession XP_(—)300843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348790.

LOC348835 (Accession XP_(—)302902.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348835 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348835, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348835 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348835(Accession XP_(—)302902.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348835.

LOC348843 (Accession XP_(—)302903.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348843 BINDING SITE1 and LOC348843BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC348843, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348843BINDING SITE1 and LOC348843 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19499 andSEQ ID:17081 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348843(Accession XP_(—)302903.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348843.

LOC348899 (Accession XP_(—)302914.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8189, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC348899(Accession XP_(—)302914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348899.

LOC349050 (Accession XP_(—)300917.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349050 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349050, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349050 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC349050(Accession XP_(—)300917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349050.

LOC349063 (Accession XP_(—)302949.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349063 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349063, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349063 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14367, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC349063(Accession XP_(—)302949.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349063.

LOC349096 (Accession XP_(—)300937.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349096 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349096BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349096, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349096BINDING SITE1 and LOC349096 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7908 andSEQ ID:2306 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC349096(Accession XP_(—)300937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349096.

LOC349151 (Accession XP_(—)302967.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349151 BINDING SITE1 and LOC349151BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349151, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349151BINDING SITE1 and LOC349151 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9421 andSEQ ID:12920 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC349151(Accession XP_(—)302967.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349151.

LOC349169 (Accession XP_(—)302978.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349169 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349169, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349169 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC349169(Accession XP_(—)302978.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349169.

LOC349170 (Accession XP_(—)300969.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349170 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349170, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349170 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4313, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC349170(Accession XP_(—)300969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349170.

LOC349186 (Accession XP_(—)302985.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349186 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349186, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349186 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10440, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC349186(Accession XP_(—)302985.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349186.

LOC349197 (Accession XP_(—)300974.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349197 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349197, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349197 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18689, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC349197(Accession XP_(—)300974.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349197.

LOC349276 (Accession XP_(—)301005.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349276 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349276, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349276 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3491, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC349276(Accession XP_(—)301005.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349276.

LOC349282 (Accession XP_(—)301008.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349282 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349282, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349282 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17262, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC349282(Accession XP_(—)301008.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349282.

LOC349298 (Accession XP_(—)301016.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349298 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349298, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349298 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1755, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC349298(Accession XP_(—)301016.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349298.

LOC349313 (Accession XP_(—)301024.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349313 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349313, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349313 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17262, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC349313(Accession XP_(—)301024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349313.

LOC349332 (Accession XP_(—)301033.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349332 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349332, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349332 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC349332(Accession XP_(—)301033.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349332.

LOC349381 (Accession XP_(—)303039.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349381 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349381, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349381 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC349381(Accession XP_(—)303039.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349381.

LOC349420 (Accession XP_(—)301075.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349420 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349420, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349420 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18825, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC349420(Accession XP_(—)301075.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349420.

LOC349430 (Accession XP_(—)301084.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349430 BINDING SITE1 through LOC349430BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC349430, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349430BINDING SITE1 through LOC349430 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:9769,SEQ ID:13491 and SEQ ID:5210 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC349430(Accession XP_(—)301084.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349430.

LOC349432 (Accession XP_(—)301086.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349432 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349432, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349432 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13491, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC349432(Accession XP_(—)301086.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349432.

LOC349447 (Accession XP_(—)088752.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349447 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349447, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349447 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18709, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC349447(Accession XP_(—)088752.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349447.

LOC351012 (Accession XP_(—)304617.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC351012 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC351012, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC351012 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10900, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC351012(Accession XP_(—)304617.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC351012.

LOC51145 (Accession NP_(—)057242.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51145 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51145,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51145 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12025, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC51145(Accession NP_(—)057242.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51145.

LOC51212 (Accession NP_(—)057464.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51212 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51212,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51212 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7047, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC51212(Accession NP_(—)057464.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51212.

LOC51279 (Accession NP_(—)057630.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51279 BINDING SITE1 and LOC51279BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC51279, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51279BINDING SITE1 and LOC51279 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19061 andSEQ ID:1492 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC51279(Accession NP_(—)057630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51279.

LOC51333 (Accession NP_(—)057727.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51333 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51333,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51333 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4982, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC51333(Accession NP_(—)057727.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51333.

LOC55974 (Accession NP_(—)061333.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC55974 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC55974,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC55974 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15223, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC55974(Accession NP_(—)061333.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC55974.

LOC57090 (Accession NP_(—)065088.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC57090 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC57090,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC57090 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18987, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC57090(Accession NP_(—)065088.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC57090.

LOC63929 (Accession NP_(—)071381.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC63929 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC63929,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC63929 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9770, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC63929(Accession NP_(—)071381.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC63929.

LOC64167 (Accession NP_(—)071745.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC64167 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC64167,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC64167 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17267, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC64167(Accession NP_(—)071745.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC64167.

LOC81569 (Accession XP_(—)030465.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC81569 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC81569,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC81569 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15437, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC81569(Accession XP_(—)030465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC81569.

LOC83693 (Accession NP_(—)113651.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC83693 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC83693,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC83693 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17437, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC83693(Accession NP_(—)113651.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC83693.

LOC90120 (Accession XP_(—)291299.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90120 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90120,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90120 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19914, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC90120(Accession XP_(—)291299.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90120.

LOC90233 (Accession NP_(—)612356.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90233 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90233,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90233 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14788, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC90233(Accession NP_(—)612356.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90233.

LOC90321 (Accession XP_(—)030896.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90321 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90321,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90321 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2487, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC90321(Accession XP_(—)030896.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90321.

LOC90573 (Accession XP_(—)032669.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90573 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90573,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90573 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17837, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC90573(Accession XP_(—)032669.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90573.

LOC90784 (Accession XP_(—)034109.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90784 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90784,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90784 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11847, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC90784(Accession XP_(—)034109.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90784.

LOC90785 (Accession XP_(—)034110.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90785 BINDING SITE1 and LOC90785BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC90785, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90785BINDING SITE1 and LOC90785 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13437 andSEQ ID:12572 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC90785(Accession XP_(—)034110.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90785.

LOC90918 (Accession XP_(—)034863.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90918 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90918,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90918 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7710, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC90918(Accession XP_(—)034863.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90918.

LOC91035 (Accession XP_(—)035622.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91035 BINDING SITE1 and LOC91035BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC91035, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91035BINDING SITE1 and LOC91035 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:16454 andSEQ ID:10462 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC91035(Accession XP_(—)035622.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91035.

LOC91056 (Accession NP_(—)612377.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91056 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by LOC91056, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91056BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15158, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC91056(Accession NP_(—)612377.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91056.

LOC91250 (Accession XP_(—)037135.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91250 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91250,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91250 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5988, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC91250(Accession XP_(—)037135.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91250.

LOC91319 (Accession XP_(—)037686.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91319 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91319,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91319 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC91319(Accession XP_(—)037686.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91319.

LOC91526 (Accession NP_(—)710181.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91526 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91526,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91526 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13402, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC91526(Accession NP_(—)710181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91526.

LOC91862 (Accession NP_(—)443090.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91862 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91862,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91862 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC91862(Accession NP_(—)443090.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91862.

LOC92078 (Accession XP_(—)042684.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92078 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92078,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92078 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC92078(Accession XP_(—)042684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92078.

LOC92228 (Accession XP_(—)043731.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92228 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92228,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92228 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC92228(Accession XP_(—)043731.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92228.

LOC92230 (Accession XP_(—)043733.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92230 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92230,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92230 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15751, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC92230(Accession XP_(—)043733.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92230.

LOC92235 (Accession XP_(—)043739.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92235 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92235,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92235 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1042, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC92235(Accession XP_(—)043739.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92235.

LOC92299 (Accession XP_(—)044075.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92299 BINDING SITE1 and LOC92299BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC92299, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92299BINDING SITE1 and LOC92299 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8662 and SEQID:15089 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC92299(Accession XP_(—)044075.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92299.

LOC92312 (Accession XP_(—)044166.4) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92312 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92312,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92312 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC92312(Accession XP_(—)044166.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92312.

LOC92360 (Accession XP_(—)044589.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92360 BINDING SITE1 and LOC92360BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC92360, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92360BINDING SITE1 and LOC92360 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11410 andSEQ ID:722 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC92360(Accession XP_(—)044589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92360.

LOC92405 (Accession XP_(—)044914.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92405 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92405,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92405 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12688, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC92405(Accession XP_(—)044914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92405.

LOC92482 (Accession XP_(—)045310.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92482 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92482,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92482 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15548, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC92482(Accession XP_(—)045310.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92482.

LOC92499 (Accession XP_(—)045450.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92499 BINDING SITE1 and LOC92499BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC92499, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92499BINDING SITE1 and LOC92499 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4848 and SEQID:5830 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC92499(Accession XP_(—)045450.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92499.

LOC92659 (Accession XP_(—)046434.3) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92659 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92659,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92659 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC92659(Accession XP_(—)046434.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92659.

LOC92973 (Accession XP_(—)048529.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92973 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92973,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92973 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC92973(Accession XP_(—)048529.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92973.

LOC93132 (Accession XP_(—)049396.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93132 BINDING SITE1 and LOC93132BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC93132, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93132BINDING SITE1 and LOC93132 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10438 andSEQ ID:14699 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC93132(Accession XP_(—)049396.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93132.

LOC93613 (Accession XP_(—)052568.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93613 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93613,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93613 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19262, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC93613(Accession XP_(—)052568.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93613.

LOC94431 (Accession NP_(—)660280.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC94431 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC94431,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC94431 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9856, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC94431(Accession NP_(—)660280.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC94431.

LOC96597 (Accession XP_(—)039922.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC96597 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC96597,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC96597 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17714, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOC96597(Accession XP_(—)039922.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC96597.

LOST1 (Accession NP_(—)758955.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LOST1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOST1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOST1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1927, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LOST1 (AccessionNP_(—)758955.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LOST1.

LRG (Accession NP_(—)443204.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LRG BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LRG, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LRG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16201, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LRG (AccessionNP_(—)443204.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LRG.

Leucine-rich repeat-containing 2 (LRRC2, Accession NP_(—)079026.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LRRC2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LRRC2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LRRC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10418,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Leucine-richrepeat-containing 2 (LRRC2, Accession NP_(—)079026.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LRRC2.

Leucine-rich repeat-containing 2 (LRRC2, Accession NP_(—)078788.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LRRC2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LRRC2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of LRRC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10418,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Leucine-richrepeat-containing 2 (LRRC2, Accession NP_(—)078788.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LRRC2.

Leucine rich repeat (in flii) interacting protein 1 (LRRFIP1, AccessionNP_(—)004726.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LRRFIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LRRFIP1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LRRFIP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14509,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Leucine richrepeat (in flii) interacting protein 1 (LRRFIP1, AccessionNP_(—)004726.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LRRFIP1.

Leucine zipper protein 1 (LUZP1, Accession NP_(—)361013.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LUZP1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LUZP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LUZP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9422, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Leucine zipperprotein 1 (LUZP1, Accession NP_(—)361013.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LUZP1.

LYNX1 (Accession NP_(—)076435.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LYNX1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by LYNX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LYNX1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2417, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LYNX1 (AccessionNP_(—)076435.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LYNX1.

LYNX1 (Accession NP_(—)803252.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LYNX1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by LYNX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LYNX1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2417, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LYNX1 (AccessionNP_(—)803252.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LYNX1.

LZLP (Accession NP_(—)037476.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LZLP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LZLP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LZLP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16039, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of LZLP (AccessionNP_(—)037476.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LZLP.

Leucine zipper, putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, AccessionNP_(—)066300.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LZTS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LZTS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LZTS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8918, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Leucine zipper,putative tumor suppressor 1 (LZTS1, Accession NP_(—)066300.1), a genewhich is an essential component of the nucleoskeleton. potential role incrosslinking filaments or anchoring other molecules. it is essential forgrowth. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LZTS1.

The function of LZTS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Microtubule-actincrosslinking factor 1 (MACF1, Accession NP_(—)149033.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MACF1 BINDING SITE1and MACF1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MACF1, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MACF1 BINDING SITE1 and MACF1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:11920 and SEQ ID:1172 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Microtubule-actincrosslinking factor 1 (MACF1, Accession NP_(—)149033.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MACF1.

V-maf musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog f (avian) (MAFF,Accession NP_(—)036455.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAFF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMAFF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAFF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5558, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of V-mafmusculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog f (avian) (MAFF,Accession NP_(—)036455.1), a gene which Binds to the US-2 motif of theoxytocin receptor gene; has a leucine zipper structure. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MAFF.

The function of MAFF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM200.1. V-mafmusculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog f (avian) (MAFF,Accession NP_(—)690617.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAFF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMAFF, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAFF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5558, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of V-mafmusculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog f (avian) (MAFF,Accession NP_(—)690617.1), a gene which Binds to the US-2 motif of theoxytocin receptor gene; has a leucine zipper structure. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MAFF.

The function of MAFF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM200.1. Mal, t-celldifferentiation protein 2 (MAL2, Accession NP_(—)443118.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAL2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MAL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6717, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mal, t-celldifferentiation protein 2 (MAL2, Accession NP_(—)443118.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MAL2.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 7 (MAP2K7, AccessionNP_(—)663302.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP2K7 BINDING SITE1 and MAP2K7 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MAP2K7, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP2K7BINDING SITE1 and MAP2K7 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19795 and SEQID:8514 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase 7 (MAP2K7, Accession NP_(—)663302.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP2K7.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 9 (MAP3K9, AccessionXP_(—)027237.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP3K9 BINDING SITE1 through MAP3K9 BINDING SITE3 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by MAP3K9,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP3K9 BINDING SITE1through MAP3K9 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:14786, SEQ ID:17642 andSEQ ID:9732 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase 9 (MAP3K9, Accession XP_(—)027237.1), agene which is a MIXED-LINEAGE KINASE 1. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MAP3K9.

The function of MAP3K9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Microtubule-associatedprotein 4 (MAP4, Accession NP_(—)112146.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAP4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MAP4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16329, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein 4 (MAP4, Accession NP_(—)112146.1), agene which is a MICROTUBULE-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MAP4.

The function of MAP4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM401.1. Microtubule-associatedprotein 4 (MAP4, Accession NP_(—)112245.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAP4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MAP4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16329, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein 4 (MAP4, Accession NP_(—)112245.1), agene which is a MICROTUBULE-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MAP4.

The function of MAP4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM401.1. Microtubule-associatedprotein 4 (MAP4, Accession NP_(—)002366.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAP4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MAP4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16329, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein 4 (MAP4, Accession NP_(—)002366.1), agene which is a MICROTUBULE-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MAP4.

The function of MAP4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM401.1. Microtubule-associatedprotein 4 (MAP4, Accession NP_(—)112147.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAP4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MAP4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16329, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofMicrotubule-associated protein 4 (MAP4, Accession NP_(—)112147.1), agene which is a MICROTUBULE-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MAP4.

The function of MAP4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM401.1. Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase 8 interacting protein 3 (MAPK8IP3, AccessionNP_(—)203750.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAPK8IP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MAPK8IP3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPK8IP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase 8 interacting protein 3 (MAPK8IP3, AccessionNP_(—)203750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPK8IP3.

MAPKBP1 (Accession XP_(—)031706.7) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MAPKBP1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAPKBP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPKBP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MAPKBP1(Accession XP_(—)031706.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MAPKBP1.

MAWBP (Accession NP_(—)071412.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAWBP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAWBP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAWBP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14181, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MAWBP (AccessionNP_(—)071412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAWBP.

MBTD1 (Accession NP_(—)060113.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MBTD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MBTD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MBTD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2975, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MBTD1 (AccessionNP_(—)060113.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MBTD1.

Melanoma cell adhesion molecule (MCAM, Accession NP_(—)006491.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCAM BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MCAM, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCAMBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3363, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Melanoma celladhesion molecule (MCAM, Accession NP_(—)006491.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MCAM.

Mcm4 minichromosome maintenance deficient 4 (s. cerevisiae) (MCM4,Accession XP_(—)030274.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MCM4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MCM4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MCM4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8108, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mcm4minichromosome maintenance deficient 4 (s. cerevisiae) (MCM4, AccessionXP_(—)030274.1), a gene which involved in the control of dnareplication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MCM4.

The function of MCM4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Methyl cpg bindingprotein 2 (rett syndrome) (MECP2, Accession NP_(—)004983.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MECP2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MECP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MECP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3575, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Methyl cpgbinding protein 2 (rett syndrome) (MECP2, Accession NP_(—)004983.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MECP2.

MEGF10 (Accession NP_(—)115822.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MEGF10 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MEGF10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEGF10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11788, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MEGF10 (AccessionNP_(—)115822.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MEGF10.

MEGF11 (Accession NP_(—)115821.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MEGF11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MEGF11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEGF11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5685, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MEGF11 (AccessionNP_(—)115821.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MEGF11.

Multiple endocrine neoplasia i (MEN1, Accession NP_(—)570715.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEN1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MEN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MEN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7241, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Multipleendocrine neoplasia i (MEN1, Accession NP_(—)570715.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MEN1.

Multiple endocrine neoplasia i (MEN1, Accession NP_(—)570716.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MEN1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MEN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MEN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7241, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Multipleendocrine neoplasia i (MEN1, Accession NP_(—)570716.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MEN1.

MGC10200 (Accession NP_(—)659497.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10200 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10200,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10200 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17423, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC10200(Accession NP_(—)659497.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10200.

MGC10765 (Accession NP_(—)077321.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10765 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10765,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10765 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7629, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC10765(Accession NP_(—)077321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10765.

MGC10771 (Accession NP_(—)078782.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10771 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10771,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10771 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19103, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC10771(Accession NP_(—)078782.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10771.

MGC10814 (Accession NP_(—)116060.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10814 BINDING SITE1 and MGC10814BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC10814, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10814BINDING SITE1 and MGC10814 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15216 andSEQ ID:14900 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC10814(Accession NP_(—)116060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10814.

MGC10997 (Accession NP_(—)116044.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10997 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10997,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10997 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10844, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC10997(Accession NP_(—)116044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10997.

MGC10999 (Accession NP_(—)115683.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10999 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10999,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10999 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11306, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC10999(Accession NP_(—)115683.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10999.

MGC1136 (Accession NP_(—)076930.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC1136 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC1136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC1136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15748, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC1136(Accession NP_(—)076930.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC1136.

MGC11386 (Accession NP_(—)116322.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC11386 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11386,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC11386 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC11386(Accession NP_(—)116322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC11386.

MGC12945 (Accession NP_(—)115694.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12945 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12945,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12945 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11532, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC12945(Accession NP_(—)115694.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12945.

MGC13024 (Accession NP_(—)689501.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13024 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13024,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13024 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:804, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC13024(Accession NP_(—)689501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13024.

MGC13053 (Accession NP_(—)116099.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13053 BINDING SITE1 and MGC13053BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC13053, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13053BINDING SITE1 and MGC13053 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8676 and SEQID:10475 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC13053(Accession NP_(—)116099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13053.

MGC13272 (Accession NP_(—)115731.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13272 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13272,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13272 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2998, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC13272(Accession NP_(—)115731.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13272.

MGC14126 (Accession NP_(—)116287.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14126 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14126,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14126 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12370, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC14126(Accession NP_(—)116287.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14126.

MGC14276 (Accession NP_(—)694980.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14276 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14276,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14276 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12189, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC14276(Accession NP_(—)694980.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14276.

MGC14407 (Accession NP_(—)116297.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14407 BINDING SITE1 and MGC14407BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC14407, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14407BINDING SITE1 and MGC14407 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4378 and SEQID:10435 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC14407(Accession NP_(—)116297.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14407.

MGC14436 (Accession NP_(—)116286.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14436 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14436,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14436 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18050, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC14436(Accession NP_(—)116286.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14436.

MGC14799 (Accession NP_(—)115712.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14799 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14799,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14799 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6876, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC14799(Accession NP_(—)115712.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14799.

MGC14817 (Accession NP_(—)115714.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14817 BINDING SITE1 and MGC14817BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC14817, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14817BINDING SITE1 and MGC14817 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6787 and SEQID:13584 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC14817(Accession NP_(—)115714.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14817.

MGC14836 (Accession NP_(—)219480.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14836 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14836,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14836 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17854, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC14836(Accession NP_(—)219480.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14836.

MGC15397 (Accession NP_(—)542383.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15397 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15397,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15397 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15089, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC15397(Accession NP_(—)542383.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15397.

MGC16037 (Accession NP_(—)116276.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC16037 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16037,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16037 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC16037(Accession NP_(—)116276.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC16037.

MGC16142 (Accession NP_(—)116152.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC16142 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16142,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16142 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14332, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC16142(Accession NP_(—)116152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC16142.

MGC16332 (Accession NP_(—)612635.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC16332 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16332,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16332 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17692, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC16332(Accession NP_(—)612635.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC16332.

MGC16384 (Accession NP_(—)444276.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC16384 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16384,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16384 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11946, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC16384(Accession NP_(—)444276.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC16384.

MGC16703 (Accession NP_(—)659479.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC16703 BINDING SITE1 and MGC16703BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC16703, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16703BINDING SITE1 and MGC16703 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18312 andSEQ ID:4657 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC16703(Accession NP_(—)659479.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC16703.

MGC17791 (Accession NP_(—)689575.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC17791 BINDING SITE1 through MGC17791BINDING SITE5 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC17791, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC17791BINDING SITE1 through MGC17791 BINDING SITE5, designated SEQ ID:11137,SEQ ID:6756, SEQ ID:10818, SEQ ID:16675 and SEQ ID:646 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC17791(Accession NP_(—)689575.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC17791.

MGC17986 (Accession NP_(—)705836.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC17986 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC17986,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC17986 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9086, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC17986(Accession NP_(—)705836.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC17986.

MGC20235 (Accession NP_(—)659478.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC20235 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC20235,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC20235 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6648, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC20235(Accession NP_(—)659478.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC20235.

MGC20481 (Accession NP_(—)443081.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC20481 BINDING SITE1 and MGC20481BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC20481, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC20481BINDING SITE1 and MGC20481 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19193 andSEQ ID:973 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC20481(Accession NP_(—)443081.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC20481.

MGC20741 (Accession NP_(—)061031.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC20741 BINDING SITE1 and MGC20741BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC20741, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC20741BINDING SITE1 and MGC20741 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17399 andSEQ ID:11529 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC20741(Accession NP_(—)061031.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC20741.

MGC20781 (Accession NP_(—)443167.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC20781 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC20781,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC20781 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19781, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC20781(Accession NP_(—)443167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC20781.

MGC23244 (Accession NP_(—)653216.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC23244 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC23244,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC23244 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC23244(Accession NP_(—)653216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC23244.

MGC23885 (Accession NP_(—)689714.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC23885 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC23885,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC23885 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC23885(Accession NP_(—)689714.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC23885.

MGC2396 (Accession NP_(—)443084.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2396 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2396,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2396 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC2396(Accession NP_(—)443084.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2396.

MGC2562 (Accession NP_(—)115750.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2562 BINDING SITE1 through MGC2562BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC2562, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2562BINDING SITE1 through MGC2562 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:15818,SEQ ID:19241 and SEQ ID:6525 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC2562(Accession NP_(—)115750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2562.

MGC26877 (Accession NP_(—)653228.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC26877 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC26877,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC26877 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16438, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC26877(Accession NP_(—)653228.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC26877.

MGC2731 (Accession NP_(—)076973.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2731 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2731,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2731 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6364, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC2731(Accession NP_(—)076973.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2731.

MGC29891 (Accession NP_(—)653219.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29891 BINDING SITE1 and MGC29891BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC29891, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29891BINDING SITE1 and MGC29891 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18690 andSEQ ID:15224 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC29891(Accession NP_(—)653219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29891.

MGC3169 (Accession NP_(—)076979.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3169 BINDING SITE1 and MGC3169 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by MGC3169, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3169BINDING SITE1 and MGC3169 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11898 and SEQID:6847 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC3169(Accession NP_(—)076979.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3169.

MGC3195 (Accession NP_(—)114111.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3195 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3195,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3195 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8791, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC3195(Accession NP_(—)114111.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3195.

MGC32020 (Accession NP_(—)689479.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC32020 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC32020,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC32020 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18690, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC32020(Accession NP_(—)689479.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC32020.

MGC3207 (Accession NP_(—)115661.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3207 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3207,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3207 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2485, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC3207(Accession NP_(—)115661.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3207.

MGC3329 (Accession NP_(—)076991.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3329 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3329,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3329 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17423, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC3329(Accession NP_(—)076991.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3329.

MGC33488 (Accession NP_(—)612359.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33488 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33488,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33488 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16907, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC33488(Accession NP_(—)612359.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33488.

MGC33547 (Accession NP_(—)653262.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33547 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33547,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33547 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20039, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC33547(Accession NP_(—)653262.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33547.

MGC33653 (Accession NP_(—)699177.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33653 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33653,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33653 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4802, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC33653(Accession NP_(—)699177.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33653.

MGC33971 (Accession NP_(—)699174.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33971 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33971,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33971 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14635, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC33971(Accession NP_(—)699174.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33971.

MGC34034 (Accession NP_(—)694956.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34034 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34034,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34034 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3186, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC34034(Accession NP_(—)694956.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34034.

MGC34079 (Accession NP_(—)689688.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34079 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34079,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34079 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:743, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC34079(Accession NP_(—)689688.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34079.

MGC34725 (Accession NP_(—)775908.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34725 BINDING SITE1 and MGC34725BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC34725, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34725BINDING SITE1 and MGC34725 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6790 and SEQID:18691 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC34725(Accession NP_(—)775908.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34725.

MGC35295 (Accession NP_(—)689930.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35295 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35295,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35295 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15007, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC35295(Accession NP_(—)689930.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35295.

MGC35352 (Accession NP_(—)689773.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35352 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35352,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35352 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6472, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC35352(Accession NP_(—)689773.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35352.

MGC35361 (Accession NP_(—)671727.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35361 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35361,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35361 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9208, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC35361(Accession NP_(—)671727.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35361.

MGC35440 (Accession NP_(—)694952.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35440 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35440,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35440 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC35440(Accession NP_(—)694952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35440.

MGC39518 (Accession NP_(—)776183.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC39518 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39518,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39518 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8988, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC39518(Accession NP_(—)776183.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC39518.

MGC39633 (Accession NP_(—)689762.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC39633 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39633,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39633 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5211, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC39633(Accession NP_(—)689762.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC39633.

MGC4248 (Accession NP_(—)115709.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC4248 BINDING SITE1 and MGC4248 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by MGC4248, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4248BINDING SITE1 and MGC4248 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5210 and SEQID:15981 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC4248(Accession NP_(—)115709.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC4248.

MGC43033 (Accession NP_(—)689924.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC43033 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC43033,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC43033 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11412, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC43033(Accession NP_(—)689924.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC43033.

MGC43537 (Accession NP_(—)848639.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC43537 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC43537,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC43537 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1686, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC43537(Accession NP_(—)848639.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC43537.

MGC4562 (Accession NP_(—)588616.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC4562 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4562,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4562 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:972, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC4562(Accession NP_(—)588616.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC4562.

MGC45806 (Accession NP_(—)689517.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC45806 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC45806,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC45806 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13687, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC45806(Accession NP_(—)689517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC45806.

MGC46336 (Accession XP_(—)290712.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC46336 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC46336,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC46336 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC46336(Accession XP_(—)290712.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC46336.

MGC4771 (Accession NP_(—)116057.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC4771 BINDING SITE1 and MGC4771 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by MGC4771, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4771BINDING SITE1 and MGC4771 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13162 and SEQID:9499 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC4771(Accession NP_(—)116057.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC4771.

MGC4840 (Accession NP_(—)113678.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC4840 BINDING SITE1 and MGC4840 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by MGC4840, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4840BINDING SITE1 and MGC4840 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2546 and SEQID:9736 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC4840(Accession NP_(—)113678.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC4840.

MGC50836 (Accession XP_(—)171060.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC50836 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC50836,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC50836 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5072, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MGC50836(Accession XP_(—)171060.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC50836.

Matrix metalloproteinase 8 (neutrophil collagenase) (MMP8, AccessionNP_(—)002415.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MMP8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MMP8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MMP8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6716, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Matrixmetalloproteinase 8 (neutrophil collagenase) (MMP8, AccessionNP_(—)002415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MMP8.

Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG, Accession NP_(—)002424.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MOG BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MOG, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MOGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17403, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Myelinoligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG, Accession NP_(—)002424.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MOG.

MOST2 (Accession NP_(—)064635.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MOST2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MOST2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MOST2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MOST2 (AccessionNP_(—)064635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MOST2.

Mre11 meiotic recombination 11 homolog a (s. cerevisiae) (MRE11A,Accession NP_(—)005582.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MRE11A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MRE11A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MRE11ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5020, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mre11 meioticrecombination 11 homolog a (s. cerevisiae) (MRE11A, AccessionNP_(—)005582.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MRE11A.

Mre11 meiotic recombination 11 homolog a (s. cerevisiae) (MRE11A,Accession NP_(—)005581.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MRE11A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MRE11A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MRE11ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5020, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mre11 meioticrecombination 11 homolog a (s. cerevisiae) (MRE11A, AccessionNP_(—)005581.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MRE11A.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein 63 (MRP63, Accession NP_(—)076931.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRP63BINDING SITE1 and MRP63 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by MRP63, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MRP63 BINDING SITE1 and MRP63 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:4181 and SEQ ID:4128 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein 63 (MRP63, Accession NP_(—)076931.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRP63.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l24 (MRPL24, Accession NP_663781.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL24, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16165, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l24 (MRPL24, Accession NP_(—)663781.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL24.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l30 (MRPL30, Accession NP_660213.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL30BINDING SITE1 and MRPL30 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL30,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MRPL30 BINDING SITE1 andMRPL30 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2031 and SEQ ID:13065respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l30 (MRPL30, Accession NP_(—)660213.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL30.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l4 (MRPL4, Accession NP_(—)666500.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1750,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l4 (MRPL4, Accession NP_(—)666500.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL4.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_851823.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6651,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_(—)851823.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL52.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_851821.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6651,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_(—)851821.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL52.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_851312.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6651,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_(—)851312.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL52.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_848026.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6651,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_(—)848026.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL52.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_851313.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6651,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_(—)851313.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL52.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_851824.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6651,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_(—)851824.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL52.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_851822.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL52BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MRPL52, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of MRPL52 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6651,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l52 (MRPL52, Accession NP_(—)851822.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL52.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein s10 (MRPS10, Accession NP_060611.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS10BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPS10, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPS10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3585, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s10 (MRPS10, Accession NP_(—)060611.2) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPS10.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein s18b (MRPS18B, Accession NP_054765.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS18BBINDING SITE1 and MRPS18B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites foundin untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by MRPS18B, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MRPS18B BINDING SITE1 and MRPS18B BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:13965 and SEQ ID:12993 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s18b (MRPS18B, Accession NP_(—)054765.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPS18B.

Membrane-spanning 4-domains, subfamily a, member 2 (fc fragment of ige,high affinity i, receptor for; beta polypeptide) (MS4A2, AccessionNP_(—)000130.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MS4A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MS4A2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MS4A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18691, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Membrane-spanning4-domains, subfamily a, member 2 (fc fragment of ige, high affinity i,receptor for; beta polypeptide) (MS4A2, Accession NP_(—)000130.1), agene which binds to the fc region of immunoglobulins epsilon. andtherefore may be associated with Atopic asthma, atopic dermatitis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Atopic asthma, atopic dermatitis, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with MS4A2.

The function of MS4A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. MSCP (AccessionNP_(—)057696.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MSCP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MSCP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSCP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5159, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MSCP (AccessionNP_(—)057696.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MSCP.

MSCP (Accession NP_(—)061049.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MSCP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMSCP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSCP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5159, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MSCP (AccessionNP_(—)061049.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MSCP.

Muts homolog 3 (e. coli) (MSH3, Accession NP_(—)002430.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MSH3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MSH3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSH3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6752, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Muts homolog 3(e. coli) (MSH3, Accession NP_(—)002430.1), a gene which belongs to thedna mismatch repair muts family. and therefore may be associated withHereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hereditarynonpolyposis colorectal cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MSH3.

The function of MSH3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Muts homolog 5 (e.coli) (MSH5, Accession NP_(—)002432.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MSH5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MSH5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSH5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12084, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Muts homolog 5(e. coli) (MSH5, Accession NP_(—)002432.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MSH5.

Myotubularin related protein 9 (MTMR9, Accession NP_(—)056273.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MTMR9BINDING SITE1 and MTMR9 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by MTMR9, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MTMR9 BINDING SITE1 and MTMR9 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:19031 and SEQ ID:14781 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Myotubularinrelated protein 9 (MTMR9, Accession NP_(—)056273.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MTMR9.

Melatonin receptor 1a (MTNR1A, Accession NP_(—)005949.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MTNR1A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MTNR1A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MTNR1ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4731, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Melatoninreceptor 1a (MTNR1A, Accession NP_(—)005949.1), a gene which likelymediates the reproductive and circadian actions of melatonin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MTNR1A.

The function of MTNR1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM401.1. MU (AccessionNP_(—)071368.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MU BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MU, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MU BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17421, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of MU (AccessionNP_(—)071368.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MU.

Mucin 13, epithelial transmembrane (MUC13, Accession NP_(—)149038.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MUC13BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MUC13, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMUC13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13548, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mucin 13,epithelial transmembrane (MUC13, Accession NP_(—)149038.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MUC13.

Mucin 6, gastric (MUC6, Accession XP_(—)290540.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MUC6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MUC6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MUC6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2101, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mucin 6, gastric(MUC6, Accession XP_(—)290540.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MUC6.

Mucin and cadherin-like (MUCDHL, Accession NP_(—)112555.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MUCDHL BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MUCDHL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MUCDHL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3704, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Mucin andcadherin-like (MUCDHL, Accession NP_(—)112555.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MUCDHL.

Max interacting protein 1 (MXI1, Accession NP_(—)005953.2) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MXI1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MXI1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MXI1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17318, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Max interactingprotein 1 (MXI1, Accession NP_(—)005953.2), a gene which acts as a tumorsuppressor in vivo, engages the MYC network in a functionally relevantmanner and therefore may be associated with Prostate cancer,neurofibrosarcoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Prostate cancer, neurofibrosarcoma, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with MXI1.

The function of MXI1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. V-myb myeloblastosisviral oncogene homolog (avian)-like 2 (MYBL2, Accession NP_(—)002457.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYBL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MYBL2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMYBL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14569, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of V-mybmyeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog (avian)-like 2 (MYBL2, AccessionNP_(—)002457.1), a gene which plays an essential role during cell cycleprogression. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MYBL2.

The function of MYBL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM215.1. Myosin, heavypolypeptide 7b, cardiac muscle, beta (MYH7B, Accession NP_(—)219492.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYH7BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MYH7B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMYH7B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8697, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Myosin, heavypolypeptide 7b, cardiac muscle, beta (MYH7B, Accession NP_(—)219492.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MYH7B.

Myosin id (MYO1D, Accession XP_(—)050041.4) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYO1D BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMYO1D, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYO1D BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1521, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Myosin id (MYO1D,Accession XP_(—)050041.4), a gene which is an unconventional myosin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MYO1D.

The function of MYO1D and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM227.1. Myozenin 3 (MYOZ3,Accession NP_588612.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. MYOZ3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYOZ3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MYOZ3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8407, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Myozenin 3(MYOZ3, Accession NP_(—)588612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MYOZ3.

N4BP2 (Accession NP_(—)060647.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. N4BP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by N4BP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of N4BP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4033, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of N4BP2 (AccessionNP_(—)060647.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith N4BP2.

N4BP3 (Accession XP_(—)038920.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. N4BP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by N4BP3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of N4BP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10245, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of N4BP3 (AccessionXP_(—)038920.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith N4BP3.

NALP12 (Accession NP_(—)653288.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NALP12 BINDING SITE1 and NALP12 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NALP12, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NALP12 BINDING SITE1 and NALP12 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:9765 and SEQ ID:19050 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of NALP12 (AccessionNP_(—)653288.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NALP12.

NAP4 (Accession XP_(—)294897.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NAP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NAP4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NAP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9627, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of NAP4 (AccessionXP_(—)294897.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NAP4.

N-acetyltransferase 5 (ard1 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (NAT5, AccessionNP_(—)852668.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NAT5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NAT5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NAT5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19510, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofN-acetyltransferase 5 (ard1 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (NAT5, AccessionNP_852668.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NAT5.

N-acetyltransferase 5 (ard1 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (NAT5, AccessionNP_(—)852669.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NAT5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NAT5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NAT5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19510, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofN-acetyltransferase 5 (ard1 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (NAT5, AccessionNP_852669.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NAT5.

N-acetyltransferase 5 (ard1 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (NAT5, AccessionNP_(—)057184.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NAT5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NAT5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NAT5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19510, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofN-acetyltransferase 5 (ard1 homolog, s. cerevisiae) (NAT5, AccessionNP_057184.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NAT5.

NCAG1 (Accession NP_(—)115536.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NCAG1 BINDING SITE1 and NCAG1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byNCAG1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NCAG1 BINDING SITE1 andNCAG1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:20079 and SEQ ID:12727respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of NCAG1 (AccessionNP_(—)115536.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NCAG1.

Nadh dehydrogenase (ubiquinone) fe-s protein 2, 49 kda (nadh-coenzyme qreductase) (NDUFS2, Accession NP_(—)004541.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDUFS2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNDUFS2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDUFS2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Nadhdehydrogenase (ubiquinone) fe-s protein 2, 49 kda (nadh-coenzyme qreductase) (NDUFS2, Accession NP_(—)004541.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NDUFS2.

Nuclear factor of activated t-cells, cytoplasmic, calcineurin-dependent3 (NFATC3, Accession NP_(—)775187.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NFATC3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by NFATC3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NFATC3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10867, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear factor ofactivated t-cells, cytoplasmic, calcineurin-dependent 3 (NFATC3,Accession NP_(—)775187.1), a gene which plays a role in the inducibleexpression of cytokine genes in t cells. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NFATC3.

The function of NFATC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Nuclear factor ofkappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in b-cells inhibitor-like 2(NFKBIL2, Accession NP_(—)038460.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NFKBIL2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NFKBIL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NFKBIL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear factor ofkappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in b-cells inhibitor-like 2(NFKBIL2, Accession NP_(—)038460.2), a gene which may have a role inregulating NF-kappa B function in epithelial cells. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NFKBIL2.

The function of NFKBIL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.2. Nuclear transcriptionfactor, x-box binding 1 (NFX1, Accession NP_(—)667345.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NFX1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NFX1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NFX1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12058, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Nucleartranscription factor, x-box binding 1 (NFX1, Accession NP_(—)667345.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NFX1.

Nescient helix loop helix 1 (NHLH1, Accession NP_(—)005589.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NHLH1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by NHLH1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NHLH1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5156, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Nescient helixloop helix 1 (NHLH1, Accession NP_(—)005589.1), a gene which may have arole in development of the nervous system. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NHLH1.

The function of NHLH1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM354.1. NMNAT1 (AccessionNP_(—)073624.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NMNAT1 BINDING SITE1 through NMNAT1 BINDING SITE3 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by NMNAT1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NMNAT1 BINDING SITE1through NMNAT1 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:13691, SEQ ID:16965 andSEQ ID:15904 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of NMNAT1 (AccessionNP_(—)073624.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NMNAT1.

N-myristoyltransferase 2 (NMT2, Accession NP_(—)004799.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NMT2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by NMT2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NMT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8031, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofN-myristoyltransferase 2 (NMT2, Accession NP_(—)004799.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NMT2.

Nodal homolog (mouse) (NODAL, Accession NP_(—)060525.2) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NODAL BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by NODAL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NODALBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12796, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Nodal homolog(mouse) (NODAL, Accession NP_(—)060525.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NODAL.

Non-pou domain containing, octamer-binding (NONO, AccessionNP_(—)031389.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NONO BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NONO, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NONO BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5857, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Non-pou domaincontaining, octamer-binding (NONO, Accession NP_(—)031389.2), a genewhich is a nuclear protein which contains RNA recognition motifs.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NONO.

The function of NONO and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Nephronophthisis 1(juvenile) (NPHP1, Accession NP_(—)000263.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPHP1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNPHP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NPHP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Nephronophthisis1 (juvenile) (NPHP1, Accession NP_(—)000263.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NPHP1.

Nephrosis 1, congenital, finnish type (nephrin) (NPHS1, AccessionNP_(—)004637.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NPHS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NPHS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NPHS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14789, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Nephrosis 1,congenital, finnish type (nephrin) (NPHS1, Accession NP_(—)004637.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NPHS1.

Neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)055108.2) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPTXR BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NPTXR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NPTXR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5234, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Neuronalpentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)055108.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NPTXR.

Neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)478058.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPTXR BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NPTXR, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NPTXR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5234, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Neuronalpentraxin receptor (NPTXR, Accession NP_(—)478058.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NPTXR.

Neuropeptide y receptor y2 (NPY2R, Accession NP_(—)000901.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPY2R BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by NPY2R, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NPY2RBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11027, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Neuropeptide yreceptor y2 (NPY2R, Accession NP_(—)000901.1), a gene which stimulatesintracellular calcium flux and may modulate psychomotor activity, foodintake, endocrine secretion and vasoconstriction. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NPY2R.

The function of NPY2R and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM401.1.5′-nucleotidase,cytosolic ii (NT5C2, Accession NP_(—)036361.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NT5C2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNT5C2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NT5C2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19192, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of 5′-nucleotidase,cytosolic ii (NT5C2, Accession NP_(—)036361.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with NT5C2.

NUP43 (Accession NP_(—)078923.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NUP43 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUP43,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUP43 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2851, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of NUP43 (AccessionNP_(—)078923.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUP43.

Nucleoporin 62 kda (NUP62, Accession NP_(—)036478.2) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NUP62 BINDING SITE1 andNUP62 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NUP62, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of NUP62 BINDING SITE1 and NUP62 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:12360 and SEQ ID:1492 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoporin 62kda (NUP62, Accession NP_(—)036478.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NUP62.

Nucleoporin 62 kda (NUP62, Accession NP_(—)714941.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NUP62 BINDING SITE1 andNUP62 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NUP62, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of NUP62 BINDING SITE1 and NUP62 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:1492 and SEQ ID:12360 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoporin 62kda (NUP62, Accession NP_(—)714941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NUP62.

Nucleoporin 62 kda (NUP62, Accession NP_(—)714940.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NUP62 BINDING SITE1 andNUP62 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NUP62, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of NUP62 BINDING SITE1 and NUP62 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:1492 and SEQ ID:12360 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoporin 62kda (NUP62, Accession NP_(—)714940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NUP62.

Nucleoporin 62 kda (NUP62, Accession NP_(—)057637.2) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NUP62 BINDING SITE1 andNUP62 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NUP62, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of NUP62 BINDING SITE1 and NUP62 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:12360 and SEQ ID:1492 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoporin 62kda (NUP62, Accession NP_(—)057637.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NUP62.

NUPL1 (Accession NP_(—)054808.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NUPL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by NUPL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUPL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4937, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of NUPL1 (AccessionNP_(—)054808.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUPL1.

ODAG (Accession NP_(—)066990.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ODAG BINDING SITE1 and ODAG BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byODAG, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ODAG BINDING SITE1 andODAG BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15089 and SEQ ID:6298respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ODAG (AccessionNP_(—)066990.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ODAG.

8-oxoguanine dna glycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058213.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OGG1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by OGG1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof OGG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15343, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of 8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058213.1), a gene which is involvedin base excision DNA repair and removal of 8-oxyguanine and thereforemay be associated with Tumorigenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumorigenesis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with OGG1.

The function of OGG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1.8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058212.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OGG1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by OGG1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OGG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15343, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of 8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)058212.1), a gene which is involvedin base excision DNA repair and removal of 8-oxyguanine and thereforemay be associated with Tumorigenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumorigenesis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with OGG1.

The function of OGG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1.8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)002533.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OGG1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by OGG1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OGG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15343, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of 8-oxoguanine dnaglycosylase (OGG1, Accession NP_(—)002533.1), a gene which is involvedin base excision DNA repair and removal of 8-oxyguanine and thereforemay be associated with Tumorigenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumorigenesis, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with OGG1.

The function of OGG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Optic atrophy 3(autosomal recessive, with chorea and spastic paraplegia) (OPA3,Accession NP_(—)079412.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. OPA3 BINDING SITE1 and OPA3 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byOPA3, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OPA3 BINDING SITE1 andOPA3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1507 and SEQ ID:15089respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Optic atrophy 3(autosomal recessive, with chorea and spastic paraplegia) (OPA3,Accession NP_(—)079412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with OPA3.

Origin recognition complex, subunit 6 homolog-like (yeast) (ORC6L,Accession NP_(—)055136.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ORC6L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ORC6L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ORC6L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8790, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Originrecognition complex, subunit 6 homolog-like (yeast) (ORC6L, AccessionNP_055136.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ORC6L.

OS4 (Accession NP_(—)005721.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. OS4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OS4, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OS4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18554, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of OS4 (AccessionNP_(—)005721.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OS4.

Orthodenticle homolog 3 (drosophila) (OTX3, Accession NP_671725.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OTX3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OTX3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OTX3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12921, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Orthodenticlehomolog 3 (drosophila) (OTX3, Accession NP_(—)671725.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OTX3.

Orthodenticle homolog 3 (drosophila) (OTX3, Accession NP_757379.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OTX3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OTX3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OTX3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12921, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Orthodenticlehomolog 3 (drosophila) (OTX3, Accession NP_(—)757379.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OTX3.

Purinergic receptor p2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 7 (P2RX7, AccessionNP_(—)002553.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P2RX7 BINDING SITE1 and P2RX7 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by P2RX7, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P2RX7BINDING SITE1 and P2RX7 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15480 and SEQID:11148 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Purinergicreceptor p2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 7 (P2RX7, AccessionNP_(—)002553.2), a gene which responsible for atp-dependent lysis ofmacrophages and therefore may be associated with Chronic lymphaticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Chronic lymphatic leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RX7.

The function of P2RX7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Purinergic receptorp2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 7 (P2RX7, Accession NP_(—)803176.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. P2RX7BINDING SITE1 and P2RX7 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by P2RX7,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P2RX7 BINDING SITE1 andP2RX7 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15480 and SEQ ID:11148respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Purinergicreceptor p2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 7 (P2RX7, AccessionNP_(—)803176.1), a gene which responsible for atp-dependent lysis ofmacrophages and therefore may be associated with Chronic lymphaticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Chronic lymphatic leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RX7.

The function of P2RX7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Purinergic receptorp2y, g-protein coupled, 11 (P2RY11, Accession NP_(—)002557.2) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. P2RY11 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by P2RY11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P2RY11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11772, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Purinergicreceptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 11 (P2RY11, Accession NP_002557.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RY11.

Poly(a) binding protein, nuclear 1 (PABPN1, Accession NP_004634.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PABPN1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PABPN1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPABPN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18682, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Poly(a) bindingprotein, nuclear 1 (PABPN1, Accession NP_(—)004634.1), a gene whichbinds to Poly(A) and therefore is associated with Oculopharyngealmuscular dystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with PABPN1.

The function of PABPN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM401.1. PAF53 (AccessionNP_(—)071935.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PAF53 BINDING SITE1 and PAF53 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PAF53,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAF53 BINDING SITE1 andPAF53 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1595 and SEQ ID:9204respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PAF53 (AccessionNP_(—)071935.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PAF53.

Platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase 2, 40 kda (PAFAH2, AccessionNP_(—)000428.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PAFAH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PAFAH2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PAFAH2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17420, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofPlatelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase 2, 40 kda (PAFAH2, AccessionNP_(—)000428.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PAFAH2.

Phosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazolesuccinocarboxamide synthetase (PAICS, Accession NP_(—)006443.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PAICSBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PAICS, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPAICS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16560, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphoribosylaminoimidazole carboxylase, phosphoribosylaminoimidazolesuccinocarboxamide synthetase (PAICS, Accession NP_(—)006443.1), a genewhich is required for purine biosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PAICS.

The function of PAICS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Protocadherin 11x-linked (PCDH11X, Accession NP_(—)116749.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH11X BINDING SITE1 and PCDH11XBINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDH11X, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDH11X BINDING SITE1 and PCDH11X BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:4124 and SEQ ID:15343 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 11x-linked (PCDH11X, Accession NP_(—)116749.1), a gene which is thought toplay a fundamental role in cell-cell recognition essential for thesegmental development and function of the central nervous system.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDH11X.

The function of PCDH11X and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.2. Protocadherin 11y-linked (PCDH11Y, Accession NP_(—)116753.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH11Y BINDING SITE1 and PCDH11YBINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDH11Y, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDH11Y BINDING SITE1 and PCDH11Y BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:15343 and SEQ ID:15343 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 11y-linked (PCDH11Y, Accession NP_(—)116753.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDH11Y.

Protocadherin 11 y-linked (PCDH11Y, Accession NP_(—)116753.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH11Y BINDINGSITE1 and PCDH11Y BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDH11Y,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDH11Y BINDING SITE1 andPCDH11Y BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13155 and SEQ ID:13155respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 11y-linked (PCDH11Y, Accession NP_(—)116753.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDH11Y.

Protocadherin alpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA9 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHA9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3570, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 9 (PCDHA9, Accession NP_(—)054724.1), a gene which is acalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA9.

The function of PCDHA9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Protocadherin beta 9(PCDHB9, Accession NP_(—)061992.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHB9 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PCDHB9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHB9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5830, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinbeta 9 (PCDHB9, Accession NP_(—)061992.2), a gene which is a potentialcalcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHB9.

The function of PCDHB9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Programmed cell death 7(PDCD7, Accession NP_(—)005698.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDCD7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDCD7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDCD7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18337, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Programmed celldeath 7 (PDCD7, Accession NP_(—)005698.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PDCD7.

Phosducin-like (PDCL, Accession NP_(—)005379.2) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDCL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PDCL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDCL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9532, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Phosducin-like(PDCL, Accession NP_(—)005379.2), a gene which may regulate G-proteinsignaling and similar to phosducins. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PDCL.

The function of PDCL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Phosphodiesterase 4a,camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e2 dunce homolog, drosophila) (PDE4A,Accession NP_(—)006193.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDE4A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDE4A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE4A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8124, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase4a, camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e2 dunce homolog, drosophila)(PDE4A, Accession NP_(—)006193.1), a gene which is a CAMP-specificphosphodiesterase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDE4A.

The function of PDE4A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM197.1. Phosphodiesterase 4c,camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e1 dunce homolog, drosophila) (PDE4C,Accession NP_(—)000914.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDE4C BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDE4C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE4C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1567, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase4c, camp-specific (phosphodiesterase e1 dunce homolog, drosophila)(PDE4C, Accession NP_(—)000914.1), a gene which is a cAMP-specificphosphodiesterase and may be a protein involved in learning and memory.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PDE4C.

The function of PDE4C and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.1. Phosphodiesterase 7a(PDE7A, Accession NP_(—)002595.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDE7A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PDE7A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE7ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17399, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase7a (PDE7A, Accession NP_(—)002595.1), a gene which is a CAMP- specificphosphodiesterase 7A and plays a role in signal transduction.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PDE7A.

The function of PDE7A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. PECR (AccessionNP_(—)060911.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PECR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PECR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PECR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4310, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PECR (AccessionNP_(—)060911.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PECR.

PHAX (Accession NP_(—)115553.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PHAX BINDING SITE1 and PHAX BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byPHAX, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PHAX BINDING SITE1 andPHAX BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15984 and SEQ ID:4459respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PHAX (AccessionNP_(—)115553.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PHAX.

Phosphorylase kinase, beta (PHKB, Accession NP_(—)000284.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PHKB BINDING SITE1and PHKB BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by PHKB, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPHKB BINDING SITE1 and PHKB BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14137 andSEQ ID:12490 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Phosphorylasekinase, beta (PHKB, Accession NP_(—)000284.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PHKB.

PIGO (Accession NP_(—)690577.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIGO BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byPIGO, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIGO BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5114, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PIGO (AccessionNP_(—)690577.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PIGO.

PIGO (Accession NP_(—)116023.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIGO BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byPIGO, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIGO BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5114, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PIGO (AccessionNP_(—)116023.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PIGO.

Phosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type ii, beta (PIP5K2B,Accession NP_(—)619632.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PIP5K2B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PIP5K2B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIP5K2BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3903, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylinositol-4-phosphate 5-kinase, type ii, beta (PIP5K2B,Accession NP_(—)619632.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PIP5K2B.

Piwi-like 2 (drosophila) (PIWIL2, Accession NP_(—)060538.2) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIWIL2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PIWIL2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIWIL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9765, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Piwi-like 2(drosophila) (PIWIL2, Accession NP_(—)060538.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PIWIL2.

Phospholipase a2, group iid (PLA2G2D, Accession NP_(—)036532.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLA2G2DBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PLA2G2D, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PLA2G2D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15631, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Phospholipase a2,group iid (PLA2G2D, Accession NP_(—)036532.1), a gene which is involvedin phospholipid digestion, remodeling of cell membranes, and hostdefense, as well as pathophysiologic processes. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PLA2G2D.

The function of PLA2G2D and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Pleckstrin homologydomain containing, family b (evectins) member 2 (PLEKHB2, AccessionNP_(—)060428.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PLEKHB2 BINDING SITE1 and PLEKHB2 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PLEKHB2,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLEKHB2 BINDING SITE1 andPLEKHB2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8068 and SEQ ID:15340respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Pleckstrinhomology domain containing, family b (evectins) member 2 (PLEKHB2,Accession NP_(—)060428.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PLEKHB2.

Polo-like kinase (drosophila) (PLK, Accession NP_(—)005021.2) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLK BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PLK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1508, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Polo-like kinase(drosophila) (PLK, Accession NP_(—)005021.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PLK.

PLPL (Accession NP_(—)064566.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PLPL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PLPL, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PLPL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:699, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PLPL (AccessionNP_(—)064566.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PLPL.

PNPLA1 (Accession NP_(—)775947.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PNPLA1 BINDING SITE1 and PNPLA1 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby PNPLA1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PNPLA1 BINDING SITE1 andPNPLA1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1493 and SEQ ID:18749respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PNPLA1 (AccessionNP_(—)775947.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PNPLA1.

Podocalyxin-like (PODXL, Accession NP_(—)005388.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PODXL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PODXL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PODXL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19168, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Podocalyxin-like(PODXL, Accession NP_(—)005388.1), a gene which is an antiadhesin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PODXL.

The function of PODXL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM335.1. Proteino-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POFUT1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by POFUT1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof POFUT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17423, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Proteino-fucosyltransferase 1 (POFUT1, Accession NP_(—)056167.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with POFUT1.

POLA2 (Accession NP_(—)002680.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. POLA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POLA2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLA2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3957, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of POLA2 (AccessionNP_(—)002680.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith POLA2.

Polymerase (dna directed), eta (POLH, Accession NP_(—)006493.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POLH BINDINGSITE1 through POLH BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by POLH, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of POLH BINDING SITE1 through POLH BINDING SITE3, designatedSEQ ID:6653, SEQ ID:8681 and SEQ ID:10896 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected), eta (POLH, Accession NP_(—)006493.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with POLH.

POLR1B (Accession NP_(—)061887.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. POLR1B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by POLR1B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLR1BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:732, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of POLR1B (AccessionNP_(—)061887.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith POLR1B.

Peroxisome proliferative activated receptor, delta (PPARD, AccessionNP_006229.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPARD BINDING SITE1 and PPARD BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPARD, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPARDBINDING SITE1 and PPARD BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8364 and SEQID:1622 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Peroxisomeproliferative activated receptor, delta (PPARD, AccessionNP_(—)006229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPARD.

Protein phosphatase 1f (pp2c domain containing) (PPM1F, AccessionNP_(—)055449.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPM1F BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPM1F, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPM1F BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2607, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1f (pp2c domain containing) (PPM1F, AccessionNP_(—)055449.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPM1F.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B,Accession NP_(—)002472.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPP1R12B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R12BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8779, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNP_(—)002472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B,Accession NP_(—)115288.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPP1R12B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R12BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8779, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNP_(—)115288.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 3b (PPP1R3B,Accession NP_(—)078883.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R3B BINDING SITE1 and PPP1R3B BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby PPP1R3B, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R3B BINDING SITE1and PPP1R3B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15984 and SEQ ID:1492respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 3b (PPP1R3B, AccessionNP_(—)078883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R3B.

Protein phosphatase 2 (formerly 2a), regulatory subunit a (pr 65), betaisoform (PPP2R1B, Accession NP_(—)002707.2) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP2R1B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPPP2R1B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP2R1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9028, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 2 (formerly 2a), regulatory subunit a (pr 65), beta isoform(PPP2R1B, Accession NP_(—)002707.2), a gene which is necessary forinteraction of the catalytic PP2A-C and variable PP2A-B subunits.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPP2R1B.

The function of PPP2R1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Polyglutamine bindingprotein 1 (PQBP1, Accession NP_(—)005701.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PQBP1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPQBP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PQBP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Polyglutaminebinding protein 1 (PQBP1, Accession NP_(—)005701.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PQBP1.

Pr domain containing 14 (PRDM14, Accession NP_(—)078780.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRDM14 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PRDM14, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRDM14BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13304, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Pr domaincontaining 14 (PRDM14, Accession NP_(—)078780.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRDM14.

PRIC285 (Accession NP_(—)208384.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRIC285 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRIC285,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRIC285 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PRIC285(Accession NP_(—)208384.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRIC285.

Protein kinase, x-linked (PRKX, Accession NP_(—)005035.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKX BINDING SITE1and PRKX BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by PRKX, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPRKX BINDING SITE1 and PRKX BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5830 andSEQ ID:13758 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,x-linked (PRKX, Accession NP_(—)005035.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRKX.

Protein kinase, y-linked (PRKY, Accession NP_(—)002751.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRKY BINDING SITE1and PRKY BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by PRKY, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPRKY BINDING SITE1 and PRKY BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5494 andSEQ ID:1053 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,y-linked (PRKY, Accession NP_(—)002751.1), a gene which is a putativeprotein kinase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRKY.

The function of PRKY and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. PRO0255 (AccessionNP_(—)054843.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRO0255 BINDING SITE1 and PRO0255 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by PRO0255,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0255 BINDING SITE1 andPRO0255 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5830 and SEQ ID:18286respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PRO0255(Accession NP_(—)054843.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0255.

PRO0478 (Accession NP_(—)054848.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0478 BINDING SITE1 through PRO0478BINDING SITE5 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by PRO0478, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0478BINDING SITE1 through PRO0478 BINDING SITE5, designated SEQ ID:12922,SEQ ID:12098, SEQ ID:1171, SEQ ID:3871 and SEQ ID:5635 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PRO0478(Accession NP_(—)054848.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0478.

PRO0483 (Accession NP_(—)054849.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0483 BINDING SITE1 and PRO0483 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by PRO0483, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0483BINDING SITE1 and PRO0483 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8189 and SEQID:4309 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PRO0483(Accession NP_(—)054849.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0483.

PRO0618 (Accession NP_(—)054852.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0618 BINDING SITE1 and PRO0618 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by PRO0618, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0618BINDING SITE1 and PRO0618 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12796 and SEQID:5830 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PRO0618(Accession NP_(—)054852.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0618.

PRO1048 (Accession NP_(—)060967.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO1048 BINDING SITE1 through PRO1048BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by PRO1048, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO1048BINDING SITE1 through PRO1048 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:11467,SEQ ID:7048 and SEQ ID:12433 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PRO1048(Accession NP_(—)060967.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO1048.

PRO1496 (Accession NP_(—)061073.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO1496 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO1496,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO1496 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4729, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PRO1496(Accession NP_(—)061073.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO1496.

PRO2015 (Accession NP_(—)060982.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO2015 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2015,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO2015 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18687, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PRO2015(Accession NP_(—)060982.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO2015.

PRO2198 (Accession NP_(—)061091.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO2198 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2198,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO2198 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8909, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PRO2198(Accession NP_(—)061091.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO2198.

PRO2730 (Accession NP_(—)079498.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO2730 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO2730,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO2730 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17419, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PRO2730(Accession NP_(—)079498.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO2730.

PRO2964 (Accession NP_(—)061017.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO2964 BINDING SITE1 and PRO2964 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by PRO2964, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO2964BINDING SITE1 and PRO2964 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15343 and SEQID:13155 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PRO2964(Accession NP_(—)061017.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO2964.

Prp4 pre-mrna processing factor 4 homolog (yeast) (PRPF4, AccessionNP_(—)004688.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRPF4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRPF4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PRPF4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3935, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Prp4 pre-mrnaprocessing factor 4 homolog (yeast) (PRPF4, Accession NP_(—)004688.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PRPF4.

Periaxin (PRX, Accession NP_(—)066007.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRX BINDING SITE1 and PRX BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby PRX, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRX BINDING SITE1 and PRXBINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:14564 and SEQ ID:6121 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Periaxin (PRX,Accession NP_(—)066007.1), a gene which seems to be required formaintenance of peripheral nerve myelin sheath. may have a role inaxon-glial interactions, possibly by interacting with the cytoplasmicdomains of integral membrane proteins such as myelin- associatedglycoprotein in the periaxonal regions of the schwann cell plasmamembrane. may have a role in the early phases of myelin deposition andtherefore is associated with Dejerine-sottas neuropathy, autosomalrecessive. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Dejerine-sottas neuropathy, autosomalrecessive, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withPRX.

The function of PRX and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Pleckstrin homology,sec7 and coiled/coil domains 3 (PSCD3, Accession NP_(—)004218.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PSCD3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PSCD3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPSCD3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1543, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Pleckstrinhomology, sec7 and coiled/coil domains 3 (PSCD3, Accession NP_004218.1),a gene which regulates vesicle trafficking in eukaryotic cells.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PSCD3.

The function of PSCD3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM650.2. PSK (AccessionNP_(—)057235.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PSK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSK, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PSK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2797, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of PSK (AccessionNP_(—)057235.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PSK.

Proteasome (prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 5 (PSMD5,Accession NP_(—)005038.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSMD5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSMD5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSMD5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2976, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Proteasome(prosome, macropain) 26s subunit, non-atpase, 5 (PSMD5, AccessionNP_(—)005038.1), a gene which is the non-ATPase subunit 5 of the 26Sproteasome (prosome macropain). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PSMD5.

The function of PSMD5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM190.1. Platelet-activatingfactor receptor (PTAFR, Accession NP_(—)000943.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTAFR BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PTAFR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTAFR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18066, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofPlatelet-activating factor receptor (PTAFR, Accession NP_(—)000943.1), agene which is a platelet-activating factor receptor. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PTAFR.

The function of PTAFR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Prostaglandin i2(prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, Accession NP_(—)000952.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGIS BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PTGIS, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTGISBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7315, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin i2(prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, Accession NP_(—)000952.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the isomerization of prostaglandin h2 to prostacyclin(=prostaglandin i2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTGIS.

The function of PTGIS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1.Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS1, Accession NP_(—)542158.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGS1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PTGS1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PTGS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12185, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofProstaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS1, Accession NP_(—)542158.1), a gene which may playan important role in regulating or promoting cell proliferation in somenormal and neoplastically transformed cells. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGS1.

The function of PTGS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1.Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS1, Accession NP_(—)000953.2) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTGS1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PTGS1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PTGS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12185, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofProstaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin g/h synthase andcyclooxygenase) (PTGS1, Accession NP_(—)000953.2), a gene which may playan important role in regulating or promoting cell proliferation in somenormal and neoplastically transformed cells. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PTGS1.

The function of PTGS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Ptk6 protein tyrosinekinase 6 (PTK6, Accession NP_(—)005966.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTK6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPTK6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTK6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15675, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Ptk6 proteintyrosine kinase 6 (PTK6, Accession NP_(—)005966.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PTK6.

Polymerase i and transcript release factor (PTRF, AccessionNP_(—)036364.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTRF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTRF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTRF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11379, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase i andtranscript release factor (PTRF, Accession NP_(—)036364.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PTRF.

QRSL1 (Accession NP_(—)060762.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. QRSL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by QRSL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of QRSL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of QRSL1 (AccessionNP_(—)060762.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith QRSL1.

Rab3d, member ras oncogene family (RAB3D, Accession NP_(—)004274.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB3DBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB3D, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB3D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19319, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Rab3d, member rasoncogene family (RAB3D, Accession NP_(—)004274.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB3D.

Rab4b, member ras oncogene family (RAB4B, Accession NP_(—)057238.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB4BBINDING SITE1 and RAB4B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by RAB4B, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAB4B BINDING SITE1 and RAB4B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:15221 and SEQ ID:15089 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Rab4b, member rasoncogene family (RAB4B, Accession NP_(—)057238.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB4B.

Rab5b, member ras oncogene family (RAB5B, Accession NP_(—)002859.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB5BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB5B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB5B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14174, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Rab5b, member rasoncogene family (RAB5B, Accession NP_(—)002859.1), a gene which ispresumably involved in vesicular trafficking at the plasma membrane.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB5B.

The function of RAB5B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM408.1. Rab7, member rasoncogene family-like 1 (RAB7L1, Accession NP_(—)003920.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB7L1 BINDING SITE1and RAB7L1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by RAB7L1, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB7L1 BINDING SITE1 and RAB7L1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:2925and SEQ ID:16970 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Rab7, member rasoncogene family-like 1 (RAB7L1, Accession NP_(—)003920.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB7L1.

Rab9b, member ras oncogene family (RAB9B, Accession NP_(—)057454.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB9BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB9B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB9B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20013, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Rab9b, member rasoncogene family (RAB9B, Accession NP_(—)057454.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAB9B.

Rad1 homolog (s. pombe) (RAD1, Accession NP_(—)002844.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD1 BINDING SITE1and RAD1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD1, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RAD1 BINDING SITE1 and RAD1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:19050 and SEQ ID:19050 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Rad1 homolog (s.pombe) (RAD1, Accession NP_(—)002844.1), a gene which has importantroles in DNA damage-activated mitotic and meiotic cell cyclecheckpoints. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAD1.

The function of RAD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM39.1. Rad1 homolog (s. pombe)(RAD1, Accession NP_(—)596868.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAD1 BINDING SITE1 and RAD1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RAD1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAD1 BINDING SITE1 and RAD1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:20138 and SEQ ID:19050 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Rad1 homolog (s.pombe) (RAD1, Accession NP_(—)596868.1), a gene which has importantroles in DNA damage-activated mitotic and meiotic cell cyclecheckpoints. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAD1.

The function of RAD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM39.1. Rad1 homolog (s. pombe)(RAD1, Accession NP_(—)579816.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAD1 BINDING SITE1 and RAD1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RAD1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAD1 BINDING SITE1 and RAD1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:20138 and SEQ ID:20138 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Rad1 homolog (s.pombe) (RAD1, Accession NP_(—)579816.1), a gene which has importantroles in DNA damage-activated mitotic and meiotic cell cyclecheckpoints. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAD1.

The function of RAD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM39.1. Rad51 homolog (recahomolog, e. coli) (s. cerevisiae) (RAD51, Accession NP_(—)002866.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAD51BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD51, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RAD51 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3609,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Rad51 homolog(reca homolog, e. coli) (s. cerevisiae) (RAD51, AccessionNP_(—)002866.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAD51.

Rad51 homolog (reca homolog, e. coli) (s. cerevisiae) (RAD51, AccessionNP_(—)597994.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RAD51 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RAD51,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAD51 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3609, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Rad51 homolog(reca homolog, e. coli) (s. cerevisiae) (RAD51, AccessionNP_(—)597994.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAD51.

Retinoblastoma binding protein 5 (RBBP5, Accession NP_(—)005048.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBBP5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RBBP5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRBBP5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6786, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Retinoblastomabinding protein 5 (RBBP5, Accession NP_(—)005048.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RBBP5.

Retinoblastoma-like 1 (p107) (RBL1, Accession NP_(—)002886.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBL1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RBL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RBL1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19648, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofRetinoblastoma-like 1 (p107) (RBL1, Accession NP_(—)002886.1), a genewhich has an important role in negatively regulating the rate ofprogression of the cell cycle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RBL1.

The function of RBL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Rna binding motifprotein 10 (RBM10, Accession NP_(—)690595.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBM10 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by RBM10, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RBM10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14218, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Rna binding motifprotein 10 (RBM10, Accession NP_(—)690595.1), a gene which hasRNA-binding activity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RBM10.

The function of RBM10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. Rna binding motifprotein 10 (RBM10, Accession NP_(—)005667.2) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBM10 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by RBM10, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RBM10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14218, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Rna binding motifprotein 10 (RBM10, Accession NP_(—)005667.2), a gene which hasRNA-binding activity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RBM10.

The function of RBM10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. Rna binding motifprotein 3 (RBM3, Accession NP_(—)006734.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBM3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRBM3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RBM3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14780, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Rna binding motifprotein 3 (RBM3, Accession NP_(—)006734.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RBM3.

Reticulocalbin 1, ef-hand calcium binding domain (RCN1, AccessionNP_(—)002892.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RCN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RCN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RCN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:904, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Reticulocalbin 1,ef-hand calcium binding domain (RCN1, Accession NP_(—)002892.1), a genewhich may regulate calcium-dependent activities in the ER lumen orpost-ER compartment. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RCN1.

The function of RCN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM767.1. RDC1 (AccessionXP_(—)051522.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RDC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RDC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RDC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of RDC1 (AccessionXP_(—)051522.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RDC1.

RDC1 (Accession NP_(—)064707.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RDC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byRDC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RDC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of RDC1 (AccessionNP_(—)064707.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RDC1.

Arginine-glutamic acid dipeptide (re) repeats (RERE, AccessionNP_(—)036234.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RERE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RERE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RERE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9174, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Arginine-glutamicacid dipeptide (re) repeats (RERE, Accession NP_(—)036234.2), a genewhich binds DRPLA and locates in the nucleus and therefore may beassociated with Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofDentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RERE.

The function of RERE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Ret proto - oncogene(multiple endocrine neoplasia and medullary thyroid carcinoma 1,hirschsprung disease) (RET, Accession NP_(—)065681.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RET BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by RET, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RETBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17434, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Ret proto -oncogene (multiple endocrine neoplasia and medullary thyroid carcinoma1, hirschsprung disease) (RET, Accession NP_(—)065681.1), a gene whichtransduces signals for cell growth and differentiation. and thereforemay be associated with Multiple endocrine neoplasia. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMultiple endocrine neoplasia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RET.

The function of RET and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Rev3-like, catalyticsubunit of dna polymerase zeta (yeast) (REV3L, Accession NP_(—)002903.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. REV3LBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by REV3L, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofREV3L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6680, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Rev3-like,catalytic subunit of dna polymerase zeta (yeast) (REV3L, AccessionNP_002903.1), a gene which is a catalytic subunit of DNA polymerase zetaand acts in translation replication and mutagenesis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with REV3L.

The function of REV3L and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM275.1. Replication factor c(activator 1) 2, 40 kda (RFC2, Accession NP_(—)852136.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RFC2 BINDING SITE1and RFC2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RFC2, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RFC2 BINDING SITE1 and RFC2 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:9763 and SEQ ID:9763 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Replicationfactor c (activator 1) 2, 40 kda (RFC2, Accession NP_(—)852136.1), agene which is needed for the elongation of primed dna templates by dnapolymerase and therefore may be associated with Williams-beurensyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Williams- beuren syndrome, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RFC2.

The function of RFC2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM257.1. Replication factor c(activator 1) 2, 40 kda (RFC2, Accession NP_(—)002905.2) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RFC2 BINDING SITE1and RFC2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RFC2, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of RFC2 BINDING SITE1 and RFC2 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:9778 and SEQ ID:9778 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Replicationfactor c (activator 1) 2, 40 kda (RFC2, Accession NP_(—)002905.2), agene which is needed for the elongation of primed dna templates by dnapolymerase and therefore may be associated with Williams-beurensyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Williams- beuren syndrome, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RFC2.

The function of RFC2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM257.1. RGSL2 (AccessionNP_(—)115643.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RGSL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RGSL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RGSL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15343, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of RGSL2 (AccessionNP_(—)115643.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RGSL2.

RHO6 (Accession NP_(—)055285.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RHO6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RHO6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RHO6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1080, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of RHO6 (AccessionNP_(—)055285.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RHO6.

Rho-related btb domain containing 3 (RHOBTB3, Accession NP_055714.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RHOBTB3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RHOBTB3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RHOBTB3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18151, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Rho-related btbdomain containing 3 (RHOBTB3, Accession NP_(—)055714.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RHOBTB3.

Regulating synaptic membrane exocytosis 1 (RIMS1, AccessionNP_(—)055804.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RIMS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RIMS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RIMS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10435, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Regulatingsynaptic membrane exocytosis 1 (RIMS1, Accession NP_(—)055804.1), a genewhich may have a regulatory role in the membrane interactions duringtrafficking of synaptic vesicles. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with RIMS1.

The function of RIMS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM264.1. RNF125 (AccessionNP_(—)060301.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RNF125 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNF125, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RNF125 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11101, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of RNF125 (AccessionNP_(—)060301.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF125.

Rho-associated, coiled-coil containing protein kinase 2 (ROCK2,Accession NP_(—)004841.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ROCK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ROCK2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ROCK2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9205, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Rho-associated,coiled-coil containing protein kinase 2 (ROCK2, Accession NP_004841.1),a gene which regulates cytokinesis, smooth muscle contraction, theformation of actin stress fibers and focal adhesions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ROCK2.

The function of ROCK2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM90.1. RoXaN (AccessionNP_(—)060060.3) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RoXaN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RoXaN, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RoXaN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9947, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of RoXaN (AccessionNP_(—)060060.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RoXaN.

Ribophorin i (RPN1, Accession NP_(—)002941.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RPN1 BINDING SITE1 and RPN1 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by RPN1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RPN1BINDING SITE1 and RPN1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15089 and SEQID:9619 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Ribophorin i(RPN1, Accession NP_(—)002941.1), a gene which is a subunit ofoligosaccharyltransferase that binds ribosomes. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RPN1.

The function of RPN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM221.1. Ribosomal protein s6kinase, 52 kda, polypeptide 1 (RPS6KC1, Accession NP_(—)036556.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RPS6KC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RPS6KC1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RPS6KC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2652, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Ribosomal proteins6 kinase, 52 kda, polypeptide 1 (RPS6KC1, Accession NP_(—)036556.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RPS6KC1.

RRP4 (Accession NP_(—)055100.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RRP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RRP4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RRP4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9420, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of RRP4 (AccessionNP_(—)055100.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RRP4.

SBP1 (Accession NP_(—)835222.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SBP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SBP1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15055, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SBP1 (AccessionNP_(—)835222.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SBP1.

SC65 (Accession NP_(—)006446.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SC65 BINDING SITE1 and SC65 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded bySC65, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SC65 BINDING SITE1 andSC65 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10571 and SEQ ID:15304respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SC65 (AccessionNP_(—)006446.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SC65.

Scan domain containing 2 (SCAND2, Accession NP_(—)378666.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCAND2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SCAND2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SCAND2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12555, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Scan domaincontaining 2 (SCAND2, Accession NP_(—)378666.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SCAND2.

Src family associated phosphoprotein 2 (SCAP2, Accession NP_(—)003921.2)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCAP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SCAP2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSCAP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16383, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Src familyassociated phosphoprotein 2 (SCAP2, Accession NP_(—)003921.2), a genewhich interacts with Src family protein tyrosine kinases and SLAP/FYB(SLA). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCAP2.

The function of SCAP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM257.1. SCIN (AccessionNP_(—)149119.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SCIN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCIN, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SCIN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17536, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SCIN (AccessionNP_(—)149119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCIN.

Sodium channel, voltage-gated, type xi, alpha polypeptide (SCN11A,Accession NP_(—)054858.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCN11A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCN11A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCN11A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15992, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Sodium channel,voltage-gated, type xi, alpha polypeptide (SCN11A, AccessionNP_(—)054858.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCN11A.

Sodium channel, voltage-gated, type ii, beta polypeptide (SCN2B,Accession NP_(—)004579.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCN2B BINDING SITE1 and SCN2B BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded bySCN2B, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCN2B BINDING SITE1 andSCN2B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:3358 and SEQ ID:1782respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Sodium channel,voltage-gated, type ii, beta polypeptide (SCN2B, AccessionNP_(—)004579.1), a gene which modulates channel properties. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SCN2B.

The function of SCN2B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. SCR59 (AccessionNP_(—)075559.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SCR59 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCR59, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SCR59 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3264, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SCR59 (AccessionNP_(—)075559.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCR59.

Sec24 related gene family, member c (s. cerevisiae) (SEC24C, AccessionNP_(—)004913.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SEC24C BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEC24C, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SEC24C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7132, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Sec24 relatedgene family, member c (s. cerevisiae) (SEC24C, AccessionNP_(—)004913.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SEC24C.

SEC61A1 (Accession NP_(—)037468.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SEC61A1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEC61A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEC61A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7817, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SEC61A1(Accession NP_(—)037468.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SEC61A1.

Sema domain, immunoglobulin domain (ig), short basic domain, secreted,(semaphorin) 3e (SEMA3E, Accession NP_(—)036563.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEMA3E BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SEMA3E, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEMA3E BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8019, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Sema domain,immunoglobulin domain (ig), short basic domain, secreted, (semaphorin)3e (SEMA3E, Accession NP_(—)036563.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SEMA3E.

Sema domain, seven thrombospondin repeats (type 1 and type 1-like),transmembrane domain (tm) and short cytoplasmic domain, (semaphorin) 5a(SEMA5A, Accession NP_(—)003957.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SEMA5A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEMA5A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEMA5A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5826, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Sema domain,seven thrombospondin repeats (type 1 and type 1-like), transmembranedomain (tm) and short cytoplasmic domain, (semaphorin) 5a (SEMA5A,Accession NP_(—)003957.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SEMA5A.

Septin 1 (SEPT1, Accession NP_(—)443070.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEPT1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySEPT1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SEPT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19489, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Septin 1 (SEPT1,Accession NP_(—)443070.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SEPT1.

Serum/glucocorticoid regulated kinase-like (SGKL, AccessionNP_(—)733827.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SGKL BINDING SITE1 and SGKL BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySGKL, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SGKL BINDING SITE1 andSGKL BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15249 and SEQ ID:9421respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofSerum/glucocorticoid regulated kinase-like (SGKL, AccessionNP_(—)733827.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SGKL.

Serum/glucocorticoid regulated kinase-like (SGKL, AccessionNP_(—)733827.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SGKL BINDING SITE1 and SGKL BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySGKL, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SGKL BINDING SITE1 andSGKL BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9421 and SEQ ID:15249respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofSerum/glucocorticoid regulated kinase-like (SGKL, AccessionNP_(—)733827.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SGKL.

SH3YL1 (Accession NP_(—)056492.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SH3YL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SH3YL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SH3YL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1043, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SH3YL1 (AccessionNP_(—)056492.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SH3YL1.

SHCBP1 (Accession NP_(—)079021.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SHCBP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SHCBP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SHCBP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4225, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SHCBP1 (AccessionNP_(—)079021.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SHCBP1.

Split hand/foot malformation (ectrodactyly) type 3 (SHFM3, AccessionNP_(—)071322.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SHFM3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SHFM3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SHFM3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15889, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Split hand/footmalformation (ectrodactyly) type 3 (SHFM3, Accession NP_(—)071322.1), agene which probably binds to some phosphorylated proteins and promotestheir degradation. and therefore may be associated withSplit-hand/split-foot malformation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Split-hand/split-footmalformation, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SHFM3.

The function of SHFM3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Soc-2 suppressor ofclear homolog (c. elegans) (SHOC2, Accession NP_(—)031399.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SHOC2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SHOC2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SHOC2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10301, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Soc-2 suppressorof clear homolog (c. elegans) (SHOC2, Accession NP_(—)031399.1), a genewhich may be a regulator of the let-60 ras pathway. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SHOC2.

The function of SHOC2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM657.1. Sialyltransferase 8a(alpha-n-acetylneuraminate: alpha-2,8-sialytransferase, gd3 synthase)(SIAT8A, Accession NP_(—)003025.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SIAT8A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SIAT8A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIAT8A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4881, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Sialyltransferase8a (alpha-n-acetylneuraminate: alpha-2,8-sialytransferase, gd3 synthase)(SIAT8A, Accession NP_(—)003025.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SIAT8A.

Sialic acid binding ig-like lectin 11 (SIGLEC11, AccessionNP_(—)443116.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SIGLEC11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SIGLEC11, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SIGLEC11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9765,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Sialic acidbinding ig-like lectin 11 (SIGLEC11, Accession NP_(—)443116.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIGLEC11.

Single-minded homolog 2 (drosophila) (SIM2, Accession NP_033664.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIM2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SIM2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SIM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15218, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Single-mindedhomolog 2 (drosophila) (SIM2, Accession NP_(—)033664.1), a gene whichmay be a master gene of cns development. and therefore may be associatedwith Dysmorphic features, abnormalities of brain development, downsyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Dysmorphic features, abnormalities of braindevelopment, down syndrome., and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SIM2.

The function of SIM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Solute carrier family14 (urea transporter), member 1 (kidd blood group) (SLC14A1, AccessionNP_(—)056949.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC14A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC14A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC14A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4653, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 14 (urea transporter), member 1 (kidd blood group) (SLC14A1,Accession NP_(—)056949.1), a gene which is a urea transporters inspermatogenesis. and therefore may be associated with Urineconcentration defect. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Urine concentration defect, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC14A1.

The function of SLC14A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Solute carrier family14 (urea transporter), member 2 (SLC14A2, Accession NP_(—)009094.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC14A2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SLC14A2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLC14A2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9991, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 14 (urea transporter), member 2 (SLC14A2, AccessionNP_(—)009094.2), a gene which is a renal urea transporter 2. andtherefore may be associated with Orthostatic hypotension. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofOrthostatic hypotension, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC14A2.

The function of SLC14A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM97.1. Solute carrier family16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 2 (putative transporter)(SLC16A2, Accession NP_(—)006508.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC16A2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC16A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC16A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8449, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 16 (monocarboxylic acid transporters), member 2 (putativetransporter) (SLC16A2, Accession NP_(—)006508.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC16A2.

Solute carrier family 17 (anion/sugar transporter), member 5 (SLC17A5,Accession NP_(—)036566.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC17A5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC17A5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC17A5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7865, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 17 (anion/sugar transporter), member 5 (SLC17A5, AccessionNP_(—)036566.1), a gene which is a member of a family of anion/cationsymporters and therefore may be associated with Salla disease ;infantile sialic acid storage disorder. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Salla disease ;infantile sialic acid storage disorder, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC17A5.

The function of SLC17A5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.2. Solute carrier family21 (organic anion transporter), member 9 (SLC21A9, AccessionNP_(—)009187.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC21A9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC21A9, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC21A9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19542,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 21 (organic anion transporter), member 9 (SLC21A9, AccessionNP_(—)009187.1), a gene which is Moderately similar to SLC21A2prostaglandin transporter. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC21A9.

The function of SLC21A9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Solute carrier family22 (organic cation transporter), member 2 (SLC22A2, AccessionNP_(—)694861.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC22A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SLC22A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC22A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2052, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 22 (organic cation transporter), member 2 (SLC22A2, AccessionNP_(—)694861.1), a gene which is an organic cation transporter that maymediate first step in cation resorption. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC22A2.

The function of SLC22A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM247.2. SLC23A3 (AccessionNP_(—)653313.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC23A3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC23A3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC23A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7727, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SLC23A3(Accession NP_(—)653313.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC23A3.

Solute carrier family 25 (mitochondrial carrier; ornithine transporter)member 15 (SLC25A15, Accession NP_(—)055067.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC25A15 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC25A15, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC25A15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12480, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 25 (mitochondrial carrier; ornithine transporter) member 15(SLC25A15, Accession NP_(—)055067.1), a gene which participatestheornithine transport across inner mitochondrial membrane, from thecytoplasm to the matrix and therefore is associated withHyperornithinemia-hyperammonemia- homocitrullinuria syndrome (hhhsyndrome). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Hyperornithinemia-hyperammonemia-homocitrullinuria syndrome (hhh syndrome), and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC25A15.

The function of SLC25A15 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM99.1. Solute carrier family26, member 4 (SLC26A4, Accession NP_(—)000432.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC26A4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SLC26A4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC26A4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 26, member 4 (SLC26A4, Accession NP_(—)000432.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC26A4.

Solute carrier family 28 (sodium-coupled nucleoside transporter), member2 (SLC28A2, Accession NP_(—)004203.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC28A2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC28A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC28A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16463, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 28 (sodium-coupled nucleoside transporter), member 2 (SLC28A2,Accession NP_(—)004203.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC28A2.

Solute carrier family 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 3(SLC2A3, Accession NP_(—)008862.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC2A3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC2A3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC2A3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 3 (SLC2A3, AccessionNP_(—)008862.1), a gene which probably is a neuronal glucosetransporter. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC2A3.

The function of SLC2A3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM207.2. Solute carrier family31 (copper transporters), member 1 (SLC31A1, Accession NP_(—)001850.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC31A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SLC31A1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLC31A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18685, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 31 (copper transporters), member 1 (SLC31A1, AccessionNP_(—)001850.1), a gene which is involved in high-affinity copperuptake. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withSLC31A1.

The function of SLC31A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM257.1. SLC35E1 (AccessionNP_(—)079157.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC35E1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC35E1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SLC35E1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6652, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SLC35E1(Accession NP_(—)079157.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC35E1.

SLC35E2 (Accession XP_(—)049733.6) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC35E2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC35E2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC35E2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6363, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SLC35E2(Accession XP_(—)049733.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC35E2.

SLC35E3 (Accession NP_(—)061126.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC35E3 BINDING SITE1 and SLC35E3 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by SLC35E3, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC35E3BINDING SITE1 and SLC35E3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4801 and SEQID:16325 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SLC35E3(Accession NP_(—)061126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC35E3.

Solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, taurine), member6 (SLC6A6, Accession NP_(—)003034.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC6A6 BINDING SITE1 and SLC6A6 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by SLC6A6, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC6A6BINDING SITE1 and SLC6A6 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10881 and SEQID:11013 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, taurine), member 6 (SLC6A6,Accession NP_(—)003034.1), a gene which transports taurine and otherbeta-amino acids like beta-alanine. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLC6A6.

The function of SLC6A6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM374.2. Solute carrier family7, (cationic amino acid transporter, y+ system) member 11 (SLC7A11,Accession NP_(—)055146.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC7A11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC7A11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC7A11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19054, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 7, (cationic amino acid transporter, y+ system) member 11(SLC7A11, Accession NP_(—)055146.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLC7A11.

SMA3 (Accession NP_(—)006771.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SMA3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SMA3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SMA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18653, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SMA3 (AccessionNP_(—)006771.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMA3.

SMAP-5 (Accession NP_(—)110426.3) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SMAP-5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SMAP-5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMAP-5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10571, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SMAP-5 (AccessionNP_(—)110426.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMAP-5.

Smc1 structural maintenance of chromosomes 1-like 1 (yeast) (SMC1L1,Accession NP_(—)006297.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SMC1L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SMC1L1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMC1L1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Smc1 structuralmaintenance of chromosomes 1-like 1 (yeast) (SMC1L1, AccessionNP_(—)006297.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMC1L1.

SMG1 (Accession NP_(—)054725.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SMG1 BINDING SITE1 and SMG1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SMG1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SMG1 BINDING SITE1 and SMG1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:10571 and SEQ ID:13155 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SMG1 (AccessionNP_(—)054725.1), a gene which acts as the target for the cell-cyclearrest and immunosuppressive effects. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SMG1.

The function of SMG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM207.2. SMG1 (AccessionNP_(—)054725.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SMG1 BINDING SITE1 and SMG1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySMG1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMG1 BINDING SITE1 andSMG1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13155 and SEQ ID:10571respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SMG1 (AccessionNP_(—)054725.1), a gene which acts as the target for the cell- cyclearrest and immunosuppressive effects. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SMG1.

The function of SMG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM207.2. Small nuclear rnaactivating complex, polypeptide 2, 45 kda (SNAPC2, AccessionNP_(—)003074.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNAPC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNAPC2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SNAPC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5533, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Small nuclear rnaactivating complex, polypeptide 2, 45 kda (SNAPC2, AccessionNP_(—)003074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNAPC2.

SNX22 (Accession NP_(—)079074.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SNX22 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SNX22,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNX22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:876, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SNX22 (AccessionNP_(—)079074.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SNX22.

Sry (sex determining region y)-box 7 (SOX7, Accession NP_113627.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOX7 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SOX7, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SOX7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15980, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Sry (sexdetermining region y)-box 7 (SOX7, Accession NP_(—)113627.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SOX7.

Spastic paraplegia 4 (autosomal dominant; spastin) (SPG4, AccessionNP_(—)055761.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SPG4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPG4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SPG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12724, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Spasticparaplegia 4 (autosomal dominant; spastin) (SPG4, AccessionNP_(—)055761.2), a gene which is probably an ATPase involved in theassembly or function of nuclear protein complexes and therefore may beassociated with Spastic paraparesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Spastic paraparesis, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with SPG4.

The function of SPG4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM374.1. Spi-b transcriptionfactor (spi-1/pu.1 related) (SPIB, Accession NP_(—)003112.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPIB BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SPIB, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPIBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7007, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Spi-btranscription factor (spi-1/pu.1 related) (SPIB, AccessionNP_(—)003112.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPIB.

Spir-2 (Accession XP_(—)047462.4) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. Spir-2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Spir-2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Spir-2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17700, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Spir-2 (AccessionXP_(—)047462.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith Spir-2.

Serine palmitoyltransferase, long chain base subunit 1 (SPTLC1,Accession NP_(—)847894.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SPTLC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SPTLC1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPTLC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13585, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Serinepalmitoyltransferase, long chain base subunit 1 (SPTLC1, AccessionNP_(—)847894.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPTLC1.

Serine palmitoyltransferase, long chain base subunit 2 (SPTLC2,Accession NP_(—)004854.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SPTLC2 BINDING SITE1 through SPTLC2 BINDINGSITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by SPTLC2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPTLC2BINDING SITE1 through SPTLC2 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:6941, SEQID:14784 and SEQ ID:15328 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Serinepalmitoyltransferase, long chain base subunit 2 (SPTLC2, AccessionNP_(—)004854.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPTLC2.

SRGAP1 (Accession XP_(—)051143.3) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SRGAP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SRGAP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRGAP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10721, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SRGAP1 (AccessionXP_(—)051143.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SRGAP1.

Synovial sarcoma translocation gene on chromosome 18-like 1 (SS18L1,Accession NP_(—)056373.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SS18L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SS18L1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SS18L1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7922, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Synovial sarcomatranslocation gene on chromosome 18-like 1 (SS18L1, AccessionNP_(—)056373.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SS18L1.

SSH2 (Accession NP_(—)203747.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SSH2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySSH2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SSH2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10439, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SSH2 (AccessionNP_(—)203747.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SSH2.

Signal sequence receptor, gamma (translocon-associated protein gamma)(SSR3, Accession NP_(—)009038.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SSR3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SSR3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SSR3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12338, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Signal sequencereceptor, gamma (translocon-associated protein gamma) (SSR3, AccessionNP_(—)009038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SSR3.

Structure specific recognition protein 1 (SSRP1, AccessionNP_(—)003137.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SSRP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SSRP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SSRP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11518, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Structurespecific recognition protein 1 (SSRP1, Accession NP_(—)003137.1), a genewhich has specific affinity for DNA modified with cisplatin and has aregion of homology to HMG-box DNA binding proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SSRP1.

The function of SSRP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM711.1. Synovial sarcoma, xbreakpoint 2 interacting protein (SSX2IP, Accession NP_(—)054740.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SSX2IPBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SSX2IP, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSSX2IP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8979, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Synovial sarcoma,x breakpoint 2 interacting protein (SSX2IP, Accession NP_(—)054740.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SSX2IP.

Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (acute-phase responsefactor) (STAT3, Accession NP_(—)003141.2) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STAT3 BINDING SITE1 and STAT3BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by STAT3, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of STAT3 BINDING SITE1 and STAT3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:5830 and SEQ ID:5830 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Signal transducerand activator of transcription 3 (acute-phase response factor) (STAT3,Accession NP_(—)003141.2), a gene which carries out a dual function:signal transduction and activation of transcription. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAT3.

The function of STAT3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Signal transducer andactivator of transcription 3 (acute-phase response factor) (STAT3,Accession NP_(—)003141.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. STAT3 BINDING SITE1 and STAT3 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by STAT3, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of STAT3 BINDING SITE1 and STAT3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:18951 and SEQ ID:18951 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Signal transducerand activator of transcription 3 (acute-phase response factor) (STAT3,Accession NP_(—)003141.2), a gene which carries out a dual function:signal transduction and activation of transcription. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAT3.

The function of STAT3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Syntaxin 1a (brain)(STX1A, Accession NP_(—)004594.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. STX1A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STX1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STX1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5464, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Syntaxin 1a(brain) (STX1A, Accession NP_(—)004594.1), a gene which may play acritical role in neurotransmitter exocytosis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with STX1A.

The function of STX1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM158.1. Sudd suppressor ofbimd6 homolog (a. nidulans) (SUDD, Accession NP_(—)665913.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SUDD BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SUDD, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SUDD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13065, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Sudd suppressorof bimd6 homolog (a. nidulans) (SUDD, Accession NP_(—)665913.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SUDD.

Sudd suppressor of bimd6 homolog (a. nidulans) (SUDD, AccessionNP_(—)003822.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SUDD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SUDD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SUDD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Sudd suppressorof bimd6 homolog (a. nidulans) (SUDD, Accession NP_(—)003822.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SUDD.

Sulfotransferase family, cytosolic, 2a, dehydroepiandrosterone (dhea)-preferring, member 1 (SULT2A1, Accession NP_(—)003158.2) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SULT2A1 BINDINGSITE1 and SULT2A1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by SULT2A1, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SULT2A1 BINDING SITE1 and SULT2A1 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:11833 and SEQ ID:16320 respectively, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Sulfotransferasefamily, cytosolic, 2a, dehydroepiandrosterone (dhea) -preferring, member1 (SULT2A1, Accession NP_(—)003158.2), a gene which catalyzes thesulfation of steroids and bile acids in the liver and adrenal glands.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SULT2A1.

The function of SULT2A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM257.1. SUV39H2 (AccessionNP_(—)078946.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SUV39H2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SUV39H2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SUV39H2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2697, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SUV39H2(Accession NP_(—)078946.1), a gene which is involved in gene repressionand the modification of position-effect-variegation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SUV39H2.

The function of SUV39H2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM190.1. SV2A (AccessionNP_(—)055664.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SV2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SV2A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SV2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15941, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SV2A (AccessionNP_(—)055664.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SV2A.

SWAP70 (Accession XP_(—)049197.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SWAP70 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SWAP70, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SWAP70BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18423, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SWAP70 (AccessionXP_(—)049197.2), a gene which is involved not only in nuclear events butalso in signaling in B-cell activation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SWAP70.

The function of SWAP70 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM257.1. SWAP70 (AccessionNP_(—)055870.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SWAP70 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SWAP70,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SWAP70 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18423, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of SWAP70 (AccessionNP_(—)055870.1), a gene which is involved not only in nuclear events butalso in signaling in B-cell activation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SWAP70.

The function of SWAP70 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM257.1. Reserved (SYAP1,Accession NP_(—)116185.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SYAP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SYAP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYAP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4339, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Reserved (SYAP1,Accession NP_(—)116185.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SYAP1.

Synaptogyrin 1 (SYNGR1, Accession NP_(—)004702.2) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYNGR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SYNGR1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SYNGR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18392, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Synaptogyrin 1(SYNGR1, Accession NP_(—)004702.2), a gene which belongs totransmembrane synaptic vesicle protein and may function in membranerecycling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SYNGR1.

The function of SYNGR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Synaptotagmin xi(SYT11, Accession NP_(—)689493.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SYT11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SYT11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18126, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagmin xi(SYT11, Accession NP_(—)689493.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT11.

TA-LRRP (Accession NP_(—)056165.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TA-LRRP BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TA-LRRP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TA-LRRP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4246, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TA-LRRP(Accession NP_(—)056165.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TA-LRRP.

Transforming, acidic coiled-coil containing protein 1 (TACC1, AccessionNP_(—)006274.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TACC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TACC1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TACC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14784, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Transforming,acidic coiled-coil containing protein 1 (TACC1, AccessionNP_(—)006274.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TACC1.

TACTILE (Accession NP_(—)005807.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TACTILE BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TACTILE,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TACTILE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19031, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TACTILE(Accession NP_(—)005807.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TACTILE.

Transcriptional adaptor 2 (ada2 homolog, yeast)-like (TADA2L, AccessionNP_(—)001479.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TADA2L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TADA2L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TADA2L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9344, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionaladaptor 2 (ada2 homolog, yeast)-like (TADA2L, Accession NP_(—)001479.2),a gene which is one PCAF histone acetylase complex subunit, and aprobable transcriptional adaptor protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TADA2L.

The function of TADA2L and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. TADA3L (AccessionNP_(—)597814.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TADA3L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TADA3L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TADA3L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TADA3L (AccessionNP_(—)597814.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TADA3L.

Taf1-like rna polymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associatedfactor, 210 kda (TAF1L, Accession NP_(—)722516.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAF1L BINDING SITE1 andTAF1L BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by TAF1L, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTAF1L BINDING SITE1 and TAF1L BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4247 andSEQ ID:585 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Taf1-like rnapolymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associated factor, 210 kda(TAF1L, Accession NP_(—)722516.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TAF1L.

TARSH (Accession NP_(—)079077.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TARSH BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TARSH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TARSHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9763, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TARSH (AccessionNP_(—)079077.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TARSH.

TBRG1 (Accession NP_(—)116200.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TBRG1 BINDING SITE1 and TBRG1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byTBRG1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBRG1 BINDING SITE1 andTBRG1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10438 and SEQ ID:19130respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TBRG1 (AccessionNP_(—)116200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TBRG1.

T-box 1 (TBX1, Accession NP_(—)005983.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TBX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBX1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9841, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of T-box 1 (TBX1,Accession NP_(—)005983.1), a gene which may act as a transcriptionfactor and contains a T-box DNA binding domain. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TBX1.

The function of TBX1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. T-box 19 (TBX19,Accession NP_(—)005140.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TBX19 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TBX19,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBX19 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7816, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of T-box 19 (TBX19,Accession NP_(—)005140.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TBX19.

T-box 6 (TBX6, Accession NP_(—)542936.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TBX6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBX6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19047, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of T-box 6 (TBX6,Accession NP_(—)542936.1), a gene which is a probable transcriptionalregulator involved in developmental processes. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TBX6.

The function of TBX6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM59.1. Transcription factor 4(TCF4, Accession NP_(—)003190.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TCF4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TCF4, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TCF4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:839, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor 4 (TCF4, Accession NP_(—)003190.1), a gene which is atranscriptional activator; interacts with ITF1 (TCF3); and containsbasic helix-loop-helix domain. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TCF4.

The function of TCF4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM180.1. Transcription factor 7(t-cell specific, hmg-box) (TCF7, Accession NP_(—)003193.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCF7 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TCF7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TCF7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2362, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor 7 (t-cell specific, hmg-box) (TCF7, Accession NP_(—)003193.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TCF7.

T-cell leukemia translocation altered gene (TCTA, AccessionNP_(—)071503.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TCTA BINDING SITE1 and TCTA BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by TCTA, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TCTA BINDING SITE1 and TCTA BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:20025 and SEQ ID:17399 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of T-cell leukemiatranslocation altered gene (TCTA, Accession NP_(—)071503.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TCTA.

TDE1L (Accession NP_(—)065806.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TDE1L BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TDE1L,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TDE1L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2974, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TDE1L (AccessionNP_(—)065806.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TDE1L.

TEM6 (Accession NP_(—)073585.6) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TEM6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TEM6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TEM6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19194, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TEM6 (AccessionNP_(—)073585.6), a gene which displayes elevated expression during tumorangiogenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TEM6.

The function of TEM6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM401.1. TEM7 (AccessionNP_(—)065138.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TEM7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TEM7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TEM7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17985, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TEM7 (AccessionNP_(—)065138.2), a gene which involves in angiogenesis and therefore maybe associated with Colorectal cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Colorectal cancer, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TEM7.

The function of TEM7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. TIP47 (AccessionNP_(—)005808.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TIP47 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TIP47, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TIP47 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18951, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TIP47 (AccessionNP_(—)005808.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TIP47.

Triple homeobox 1 (TIX1, Accession NP_(—)055850.1) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TIX1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby TIX1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TIX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17424, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Triple homeobox 1(TIX1, Accession NP_(—)055850.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TIX1.

Tight junction protein 1 (zona occludens 1) (TJP1, AccessionNP_(—)783297.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TJP1 BINDING SITE1 and TJP1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sitesfound in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byTJP1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TJP1 BINDING SITE1 andTJP1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7287 and SEQ ID:18566respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Tight junctionprotein 1 (zona occludens 1) (TJP1, Accession NP_(—)783297.1), a genewhich colocalizes and interacts with cadherins in cells lacking tightjunctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TJP1.

The function of TJP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Tight junction protein1 (zona occludens 1) (TJP1, Accession NP_(—)003248.2) is another GAM7957target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TJP1 BINDING SITE1 and TJP1BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TJP1, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TJP1 BINDING SITE1 and TJP1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:18566 and SEQ ID:7287 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Tight junctionprotein 1 (zona occludens 1) (TJP1, Accession NP_(—)003248.2), a genewhich colocalizes and interacts with cadherins in cells lacking tightjunctions. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TJP1.

The function of TJP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM136.1. Transmembrane protein1 (TMEM1, Accession NP_(—)003265.2) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TMEM1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TMEM1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMEM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19683, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotein 1 (TMEM1, Accession NP_(—)003265.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TMEM1.

Transmembrane protein 4 (TMEM4, Accession NP_(—)055070.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMEM4 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TMEM4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMEM4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12891, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotein 4 (TMEM4, Accession NP_(—)055070.1), a gene which is a putativetype II membrane protein. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TMEM4.

The function of TMEM4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM401.1. TMG4 (AccessionNP_(—)076986.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TMG4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TMG4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TMG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3326, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TMG4 (AccessionNP_(—)076986.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TMG4.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 1b (TNFRSF1B,Accession NP_(—)001057.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF1B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF1B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13649, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 1b (TNFRSF1B, AccessionNP_(—)001057.1), a gene which mediates proinflammatory cellularresponses. and therefore may be associated with Familial combinedhyperlipidemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Familial combined hyperlipidemia, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TNFRSF1B.

The function of TNFRSF1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Tumor necrosis factor(ligand) superfamily, member 10 (TNFSF10, Accession NP_(—)003801.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFSF10BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TNFSF10, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TNFSF10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6521, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor (ligand) superfamily, member 10 (TNFSF10, AccessionNP_(—)003801.1), a gene which mediates cell death. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TNFSF10.

The function of TNFSF10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Tumor necrosis factor(ligand) superfamily, member 14 (TNFSF14, Accession NP_(—)003798.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFSF14BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TNFSF14, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TNFSF14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:722,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor (ligand) superfamily, member 14 (TNFSF14, AccessionNP_(—)003798.2), a gene which acts as a receptor for herpes simplexvirus. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withTNFSF14.

The function of TNFSF14 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM236.1. Tumor necrosis factor(ligand) superfamily, member 14 (TNFSF14, Accession NP_(—)742011.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFSF14BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TNFSF14, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TNFSF14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:722,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor (ligand) superfamily, member 14 (TNFSF14, AccessionNP_(—)742011.1), a gene which acts as a receptor for herpes simplexvirus. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withTNFSF14.

The function of TNFSF14 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM236.1. Tumor necrosis factor(ligand) superfamily, member 15 (TNFSF15, Accession NP_(—)005109.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNFSF15BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TNFSF15, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TNFSF15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1981, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor (ligand) superfamily, member 15 (TNFSF15, AccessionNP_(—)005109.2), a gene which acts as an autocrine factor to induceapoptosis in endothelial cells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TNFSF15.

The function of TNFSF15 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM100.1. Tnfaip3 interactingprotein 3 (TNIP3, Accession NP_(—)079149.2) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNIP3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTNIP3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNIP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Tnfaip3interacting protein 3 (TNIP3, Accession NP_(—)079149.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TNIP3.

Trinucleotide repeat containing 5 (TNRC5, Accession NP_(—)006577.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNRC5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TNRC5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTNRC5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17344, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Trinucleotiderepeat containing 5 (TNRC5, Accession NP_(—)006577.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TNRC5.

TP53I5 (Accession XP_(—)290532.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TP53I5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TP53I5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TP53I5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13608, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TP53I5 (AccessionXP_(—)290532.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TP53I5.

Tropomyosin 4 (TPM4, Accession NP_(—)003281.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TPM4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTPM4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TPM4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19193, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Tropomyosin 4(TPM4, Accession NP_(—)003281.1), a gene which plays a central role, inassociation with the troponin complex, in the calcium dependentregulation of vertebrate striated muscle contraction. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TPM4.

The function of TPM4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Tnfrsf1a-associated viadeath domain (TRADD, Accession NP_(—)003780.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRADD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TRADD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRADDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15543, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofTnfrsf1a-associated via death domain (TRADD, Accession NP_(—)003780.1),a gene which specifically interacts with the cytoplasmic domain ofactivated tnfr1. interacts with trafs (traf1 and traf2), fadd and rip.acts as an adaptor molecule for tnfr1 mediating its interaction withfadd. overexpression of tradd leads to two major tnf-induced responses,apoptosis and activation of nf-kappa b. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRADD.

The function of TRADD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Tnfrsf1a-associated viadeath domain (TRADD, Accession NP_(—)700474.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRADD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TRADD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRADDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15543, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofTnfrsf1a-associated via death domain (TRADD, Accession NP_(—)700474.1),a gene which specifically interacts with the cytoplasmic domain ofactivated tnfr1. interacts with trafs (traf1 and traf2), fadd and rip.acts as an adaptor molecule for tnfr1 mediating its interaction withfadd. overexpression of tradd leads to two major tnf-induced responses,apoptosis and activation of nf-kappa b. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRADD.

The function of TRADD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. TRAM2 (AccessionNP_(—)036420.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRAM2 BINDING SITE1 and TRAM2 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by TRAM2,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRAM2 BINDING SITE1 andTRAM2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5830 and SEQ ID:9810respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TRAM2 (AccessionNP_(—)036420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRAM2.

TRB2 (Accession NP_(—)067675.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRB2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TRB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15438, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TRB2 (AccessionNP_(—)067675.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRB2.

TRIAD3 (Accession NP_(—)061884.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRIAD3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRIAD3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIAD3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17399, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TRIAD3 (AccessionNP_(—)061884.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIAD3.

Tripartite motif-containing 14 (TRIM14, Accession NP_(—)150089.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM14BINDING SITE1 and TRIM14 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM14,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM14 BINDING SITE1 andTRIM14 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17397 and SEQ ID:2835respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 14 (TRIM14, Accession NP_(—)150089.1), a gene which iscomposed of 3 zinc-binding domains and is involved in development andcell growth. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIM14.

The function of TRIM14 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. Tripartitemotif-containing 14 (TRIM14, Accession NP_(—)055603.2) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM14 BINDING SITE1and TRIM14 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM14, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TRIM14 BINDING SITE1 and TRIM14 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:2835 and SEQ ID:8138 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 14 (TRIM14, Accession NP_(—)055603.2), a gene which iscomposed of 3 zinc-binding domains and is involved in development andcell growth. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIM14.

The function of TRIM14 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. Tripartitemotif-containing 35 (TRIM35, Accession NP_(—)741983.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM35 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM35, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TRIM35 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16080, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 35 (TRIM35, Accession NP_(—)741983.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM35.

Tripartite motif-containing 35 (TRIM35, Accession NP_(—)055881.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM35BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM35, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TRIM35 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:16080, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 35 (TRIM35, Accession NP_(—)055881.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM35.

TRIM46 (Accession NP_(—)079334.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRIM46 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRIM46,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM46 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9420, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TRIM46 (AccessionNP_(—)079334.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIM46.

TRIM56 (Accession XP_(—)168586.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRIM56 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRIM56, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM56BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1762, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TRIM56 (AccessionXP_(—)168586.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIM56.

TRIM56 (Accession NP_(—)112223.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRIM56 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TRIM56, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM56BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1762, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TRIM56 (AccessionNP_(—)112223.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIM56.

Tripartite motif-containing 8 (TRIM8, Accession NP_(—)112174.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TRIM8, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTRIM8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6715, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 8 (TRIM8, Accession NP_(—)112174.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM8.

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 2(TRPM2, Accession NP_(—)003298.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRPM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRPM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:782, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 2 (TRPM2,Accession NP_(—)003298.1), a gene which may be a calcium channel.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPM2.

The function of TRPM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM335.1. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily m, member 3 (TRPM3, AccessionNP_(—)079247.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPM3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRPM3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRPM3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16946, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 3 (TRPM3,Accession NP_(—)079247.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TRPM3.

Transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 4(TRPM4, Accession NP_(—)060106.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRPM4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRPM4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPM4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2740, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 4 (TRPM4,Accession NP_(—)060106.2), a gene which contains two transient receptordomains. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPM4.

The function of TRPM4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily m, member 8 (TRPM8, AccessionNP_(—)076985.3) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPM8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRPM8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRPM8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9731, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily m, member 8 (TRPM8,Accession NP_(—)076985.3), a gene which is thought to form areceptor-activated calcium permeant cation channel. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRPM8.

The function of TRPM8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.2. Transient receptorpotential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1, AccessionNP_(—)542437.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRPV1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRPV1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRPV1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14712, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Transientreceptor potential cation channel, subfamily v, member 1 (TRPV1,Accession NP_(—)542437.1), a gene which functions as a receptor forcapsaicin. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRPV1.

The function of TRPV1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. TSAP6 (AccessionNP_(—)060704.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TSAP6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TSAP6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TSAP6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15578, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TSAP6 (AccessionNP_(—)060704.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TSAP6.

Translin-associated factor x (TSNAX, Accession NP_(—)005990.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TSNAXBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TSNAX, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTSNAX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13066, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofTranslin-associated factor x (TSNAX, Accession NP_(—)005990.1), a genewhich Interacts with translin (TSN). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TSNAX.

The function of TSNAX and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM257.1. Transcriptiontermination factor, rna polymerase ii (TTF2, Accession NP_(—)003585.2)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TTF2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TTF2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTTF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6501, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptiontermination factor, rna polymerase ii (TTF2, Accession NP_(—)003585.2),a gene which is involved either in promoting the migration process or inrepressing differentiation of the TFCs until migration has occurred andtherefore may be associated with Bamforth-lazarus syndrome. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofBamforth-lazarus syndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TTF2.

The function of TTF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM270.1. TU12B1-TY (AccessionNP_(—)057659.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TU12B1-TY, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9085,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of TU12B1-TY(Accession NP_(—)057659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TU12B1-TY.

U1SNRNPBP (Accession NP_(—)851030.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE1 and U1SNRNPBPBINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by U1SNRNPBP, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE1 and U1SNRNPBP BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:13066 and SEQ ID:1492 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of U1SNRNPBP(Accession NP_(—)851030.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U1SNRNPBP.

U1SNRNPBP (Accession NP_(—)851034.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE1 and U1SNRNPBPBINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by U1SNRNPBP, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of U1SNRNPBP BINDING SITE1 and U1SNRNPBP BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:13066 and SEQ ID:12063 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of U1SNRNPBP(Accession NP_(—)851034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with U1SNRNPBP.

UBCE7IP5 (Accession NP_(—)055763.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. UBCE7IP5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UBCE7IP5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBCE7IP5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14779, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of UBCE7IP5(Accession NP_(—)055763.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UBCE7IP5.

Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2b (rad6 homolog) (UBE2B, AccessionNP_(—)003328.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UBE2B BINDING SITE1 and UBE2B BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by UBE2B,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBE2B BINDING SITE1 andUBE2B BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1890 and SEQ ID:12734respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2b (rad6 homolog) (UBE2B, AccessionNP_(—)003328.1), a gene which catalyzes the covalent attachment ofubiquitin to other proteins and is required for postreplication repairof uv-damaged dna. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UBE2B.

The function of UBE2B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Ubiquitin-conjugatingenzyme e2g 2 (ubc7 homolog, yeast) (UBE2G2, Accession NP_(—)003334.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBE2G2BINDING SITE1 and UBE2G2 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by UBE2G2, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UBE2G2 BINDING SITE1 and UBE2G2 BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:11556 and SEQ ID:8877 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2g 2 (ubc7 homolog, yeast) (UBE2G2,Accession NP_(—)003334.2), a gene which catalyzes the covalentattachment of ubiquitin to other proteins. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UBE2G2.

The function of UBE2G2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. UNC5CL (AccessionNP_(—)775832.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UNC5CL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UNC5CL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UNC5CL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8143, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of UNC5CL (AccessionNP_(—)775832.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UNC5CL.

UNC5H2 (Accession NP_(—)734465.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. UNC5H2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UNC5H2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UNC5H2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14996, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of UNC5H2 (AccessionNP_(—)734465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UNC5H2.

Uroplakin 1b (UPK1B, Accession NP_(—)008883.1) is another GAM7957 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UPK1B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byUPK1B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UPK1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19696, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Uroplakin 1b(UPK1B, Accession NP_(—)008883.1), a gene which strengthens andstabilizes the urothelial apical surface of the asymmetric unit membraneof mammalian bladder epithelium. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with UPK1B.

The function of UPK1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Ubiquitin specificprotease 14 (trna-guanine transglycosylase) (USP14, AccessionNP_(—)005142.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. USP14 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by USP14, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of USP14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10433, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitinspecific protease 14 (trna-guanine transglycosylase) (USP14, AccessionNP_(—)005142.1), a gene which is similar to ubiquitin-specific cysteine(thiol) proteases and tRNA-guanine transglycosylase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with USP14.

The function of USP14 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1.Uronyl-2-sulfotransferase (UST, Accession NP_(—)005706.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UST BINDING SITE1and UST BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by UST, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofUST BINDING SITE1 and UST BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19210 and SEQID:11817 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition ofUronyl-2-sulfotransferase (UST, Accession NP_(—)005706.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with UST.

Vitamin d (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin d3) receptor (VDR, AccessionNP_(—)000367.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VDR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VDR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of VDR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15223, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Vitamin d(1,25-dihydroxyvitamin d3) receptor (VDR, Accession NP_(—)000367.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with VDR.

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF, Accession NP_(—)003367.3) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VEGF BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by VEGF, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VEGFBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13604, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Vascularendothelial growth factor (VEGF, Accession NP_(—)003367.3), a gene whichinduces endothelial cell proliferation and vascular permeability andtherefore may be associated with Tumors. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Tumors, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with VEGF.

The function of VEGF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM500.1. Von hippel-lindausyndrome (VHL, Accession NP_(—)000542.1) is another GAM7957 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. VHL BINDING SITE1 through VHL BINDINGSITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNAencoded by VHL, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VHLBINDING SITE1 through VHL BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:19054, SEQID:5896 and SEQ ID:17264 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Von hippel-lindausyndrome (VHL, Accession NP_(—)000542.1), a gene which may control rnastability through the selective degradation of rna-bound proteins. andtherefore is associated with Von hippel-lindau disease. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Vonhippel-lindau disease, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with VHL.

The function of VHL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. VIK (AccessionNP_(—)612503.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VIK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by VIK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VIK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18691, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of VIK (AccessionNP_(—)612503.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VIK.

VIPL (Accession NP_(—)110432.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VIPL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VIPL, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of VIPL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19197, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of VIPL (AccessionNP_(—)110432.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VIPL.

VprBP (Accession NP_(—)055518.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VprBP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VprBP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VprBP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5044, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of VprBP (AccessionNP_(—)055518.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VprBP.

Vacuolar protein sorting 4b (yeast) (VPS4B, Accession NP_(—)004860.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VPS4BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by VPS4B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofVPS4B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10439, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Vacuolar proteinsorting 4b (yeast) (VPS4B, Accession NP_(—)004860.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with VPS4B.

Williams-beuren syndrome chromosome region 1 (WBSCR1, AccessionNP_(—)114381.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Williams-beurensyndrome chromosome region 1 (WBSCR1, Accession NP_(—)114381.1), a genewhich stimulates protein translation and therefore may be associatedwith Williams syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Williams syndrome, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR1.

The function of WBSCR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Williams-beurensyndrome chromosome region 1 (WBSCR1, Accession NP_(—)071496.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WBSCR1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of WBSCR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8562,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Williams-beurensyndrome chromosome region 1 (WBSCR1, Accession NP_(—)071496.1), a genewhich stimulates protein translation and therefore may be associatedwith Williams syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Williams syndrome, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR1.

The function of WBSCR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, Accession NP_(—)112585.2) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WBSCR21BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR21, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of WBSCR21 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:15303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, Accession NP_(—)112585.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR21.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, AccessionNP_(—)683710.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR21 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR21,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR21 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, Accession NP_(—)683710.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR21.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, AccessionNP_(—)683711.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR21 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR21,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR21 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, Accession NP_(—)683711.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR21.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, AccessionNP_(—)683713.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR21 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WBSCR21,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR21 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 21 (WBSCR21, Accession NP_(—)683713.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR21.

Williams-beuren syndrome chromosome region 23 (WBSCR23, AccessionNP_(—)079318.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR23 BINDING SITE1 and WBSCR23 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by WBSCR23,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WBSCR23 BINDING SITE1 andWBSCR23 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19838 and SEQ ID:14797respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Williams-beurensyndrome chromosome region 23 (WBSCR23, Accession NP_(—)079318.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR23.

WDR23 (Accession NP_(—)079506.3) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WDR23 BINDING SITE1 and WDR23 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by WDR23, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of WDR23 BINDING SITE1 and WDR23 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:14277 and SEQ ID:14277 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of WDR23 (AccessionNP_(—)079506.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WDR23.

WDR23 (Accession NP_(—)079506.3) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WDR23 BINDING SITE1 and WDR23 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by WDR23, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of WDR23 BINDING SITE1 and WDR23 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:10486 and SEQ ID:10486 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of WDR23 (AccessionNP_(—)079506.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WDR23.

WIG1 (Accession NP_(—)689426.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WIG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byWIG1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WIG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of WIG1 (AccessionNP_(—)689426.1), a gene which is a sensor of cellular stress conditionsincluding oncogenic activation, DNA damage and hypoxia. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with WIG1.

The function of WIG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.2. WIG1 (AccessionNP_(—)071915.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WIG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WIG1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WIG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of WIG1 (AccessionNP_(—)071915.1), a gene which is a sensor of cellular stress conditionsincluding oncogenic activation, DNA damage and hypoxia. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with WIG1.

The function of WIG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.2. Wingless-type mmtvintegration site family, member 7b (WNT7B, Accession NP_(—)478679.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WNT7BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by WNT7B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofWNT7B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1621, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Wingless-typemmtv integration site family, member 7b (WNT7B, AccessionNP_(—)478679.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WNT7B.

Wingless-type mmtv integration site family, member 8b (WNT8B, AccessionNP_(—)003384.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WNT8B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WNT8B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of WNT8B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3133, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Wingless-typemmtv integration site family, member 8b (WNT8B, AccessionNP_(—)003384.1), a gene which is the ligand for members of the frizzledfamily of seven transmembrane receptors and may play an important rolein the development and differentiation of certain forebrain structures.Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WNT8B.

The function of WNT8B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. X-ray repaircomplementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2 (XRCC2,Accession NP_(—)005422.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. XRCC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by XRCC2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of XRCC2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15223, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of X-ray repaircomplementing defective repair in chinese hamster cells 2 (XRCC2,Accession NP_(—)005422.1), a gene which involves in the homologousrecombination repair (hrr) pathway of double-stranded dna. Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with XRCC2.

The function of XRCC2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. YEA (AccessionNP_(—)116215.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. YEA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by YEA, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of YEA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7319, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of YEA (AccessionNP_(—)116215.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith YEA.

Yme1-like 1 (s. cerevisiae) (YME1L1, Accession NP_(—)055078.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. YME1L1BINDING SITE1 and YME1L1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by YME1L1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of YME1L1 BINDING SITE1 andYME1L1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9763 and SEQ ID:9763respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Yme1-like 1 (s.cerevisiae) (YME1L1, Accession NP_(—)055078.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with YME1L1.

Yme1-like 1 (s. cerevisiae) (YME1L1, Accession NP_(—)055078.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. YME1L1BINDING SITE1 and YME1L1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by YME1L1,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of YME1L1 BINDING SITE1 andYME1L1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18286 and SEQ ID:18286respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Yme1-like 1 (s.cerevisiae) (YME1L1, Accession NP_(—)055078.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with YME1L1.

ZADH1 (Accession NP_(—)689657.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZADH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZADH1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZADH1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9120, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ZADH1 (AccessionNP_(—)689657.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZADH1.

ZAK (Accession NP_(—)598407.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZAK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byZAK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZAK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ZAK (AccessionNP_(—)598407.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZAK.

ZBTB2 (Accession NP_(—)065912.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZBTB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZBTB2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZBTB2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15154, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ZBTB2 (AccessionNP_(—)065912.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZBTB2.

ZFD25 (Accession NP_(—)057304.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFD25 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFD25,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFD25 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ZFD25 (AccessionNP_(—)057304.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFD25.

ZFP106 (Accession NP_(—)071918.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP106 BINDING SITE1 and ZFP106 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby ZFP106, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP106 BINDING SITE1 andZFP106 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13058 and SEQ ID:17808respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ZFP106 (AccessionNP_(—)071918.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP106.

ZFP30 (Accession NP_(—)055713.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP30 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP30,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP30 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14388, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ZFP30 (AccessionNP_(—)055713.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP30.

Zinc finger protein 91 homolog (mouse) (ZFP91, Accession NP_(—)444251.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP91BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP91, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ZFP91 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:883,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 91 homolog (mouse) (ZFP91, Accession NP_(—)444251.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP91.

Zinc finger, imprinted 3 (ZIM3, Accession NP_(—)443114.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZIM3 BINDING SITE1and ZIM3 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of mRNA encoded by ZIM3, corresponding to target binding sitessuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZIM3 BINDING SITE1 and ZIM3 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19880 andSEQ ID:10267 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Zinc finger,imprinted 3 (ZIM3, Accession NP_(—)443114.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZIM3.

Zinc finger protein 11b (kox 2) (ZNF11B, Accession NP_008886.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF11BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ZNF11B, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF11B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15224, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 11b (kox 2) (ZNF11B, Accession NP_(—)008886.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF11B.

Zinc finger protein 14 (kox 6) (ZNF14, Accession NP_066358.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF14 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF14, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF14BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5303, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 14 (kox 6) (ZNF14, Accession NP_(—)066358.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF14.

Zinc finger protein 197 (ZNF197, Accession NP_(—)008922.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF197 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF197, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF197BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2173, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 197 (ZNF197, Accession NP_(—)008922.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF197.

Zinc finger protein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF264 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF264, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF264BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2367, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 264 (ZNF264, Accession NP_(—)003408.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF264.

Zinc finger protein 271 (ZNF271, Accession NP_(—)006620.2) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF271 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF271, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF271BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13091, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 271 (ZNF271, Accession NP_(—)006620.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF271.

Zinc finger protein 297b (ZNF297B, Accession NP_(—)054726.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF297B BINDINGSITE1 and ZNF297B BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by ZNF297B, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZNF297B BINDING SITE1 and ZNF297B BINDING SITE2, designatedSEQ ID:3235 and SEQ ID:15000 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 297b (ZNF297B, Accession NP_(—)054726.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF297B.

ZNF333 (Accession NP_(—)115809.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF333 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF333,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF333 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ZNF333 (AccessionNP_(—)115809.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF333.

Zinc finger protein 339 (ZNF339, Accession NP_(—)067043.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF339 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF339, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF339BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2484, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 339 (ZNF339, Accession NP_(—)067043.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF339.

Zinc finger protein 33a (kox 31) (ZNF33A, Accession NP_008905.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF33ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ZNF33A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF33A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19246, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 33a (kox 31) (ZNF33A, Accession NP_(—)008905.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF33A.

Zinc finger protein 347 (ZNF347, Accession NP_(—)115973.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF347 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF347, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF347BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9422, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 347 (ZNF347, Accession NP_(—)115973.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF347.

Zinc finger protein 36 (kox 18) (ZNF36, Accession XP_168302.1) isanother GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF36BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ZNF36, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF36 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10435, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 36 (kox 18) (ZNF36, Accession XP_(—)168302.1), a gene which maybe involved in transcriptional regulation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF36.

The function of ZNF36 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM31.1. ZNF409 (AccessionNP_(—)055709.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZNF409 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF409, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZNF409 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15207, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ZNF409 (AccessionNP_(—)055709.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF409.

ZNF426 (Accession NP_(—)077011.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF426 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF426,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF426 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ZNF426 (AccessionNP_(—)077011.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF426.

ZNF430 (Accession NP_(—)079465.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF430 BINDING SITE1 and ZNF430 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby ZNF430, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF430 BINDING SITE1 andZNF430 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:10917 and SEQ ID:15089respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ZNF430 (AccessionNP_(—)079465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF430.

ZNF431 (Accession XP_(—)086098.2) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF431 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF431,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF431 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7868, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ZNF431 (AccessionXP_(—)086098.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF431.

ZNF432 (Accession NP_(—)055465.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF432 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF432,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF432 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5251, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ZNF432 (AccessionNP_(—)055465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF432.

ZNF440 (Accession NP_(—)689570.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF440 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF440,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF440 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14055, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ZNF440 (AccessionNP_(—)689570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF440.

ZNF444 (Accession NP_(—)060807.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF444 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF444,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF444 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7772, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ZNF444 (AccessionNP_(—)060807.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF444.

ZNF450 (Accession NP_(—)055612.1) is another GAM7957 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZNF450 BINDING SITE1 and ZNF450 BINDING SITE2are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encodedby ZNF450, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF450 BINDING SITE1 andZNF450 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6071 and SEQ ID:10867respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM7957 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of ZNF450 (AccessionNP_(—)055612.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZNF450.

Zinc finger protein 74 (cos52) (ZNF74, Accession NP_003417.1) is anotherGAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF74 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF74, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF74BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12062, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 74 (cos52) (ZNF74, Accession NP_(—)003417.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF74.

Zinc finger protein 91 (hpf7, htf10) (ZNF91, Accession NP_(—)003421.1)is another GAM7957 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF91BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ZNF91, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF91 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15343, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM7957 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:297.

Another function of GAM7957 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 91 (hpf7, htf10) (ZNF91, Accession NP_(—)003421.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM7957 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF91.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 8145 (GAM8145), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM8145 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM8145 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM8145 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM8145 gene encodes a GAM8145 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM8145 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8145 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:112, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM8145 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM8145 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM8145 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM8145 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:112, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM8145folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM8145 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA is designated SEQID:328, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM8145 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM8145 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM8145target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM8145 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM8145 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM8145 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM8145 target RNA into GAM8145 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM8145 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM8145 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM8145 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM8145 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM8145 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM8145 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM8145 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM8145 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

(Accession NP_(—)061085.1) is a GAM8145 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BINDING SITE, designatedSEQ ID:1692, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

A function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of (AccessionNP_061085.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith .

Adrenergic, alpha-2a-, receptor (ADRA2A, Accession NP_(—)000672.2) isanother GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADRA2ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ADRA2A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofADRA2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4823, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Adrenergic,alpha-2a-, receptor (ADRA2A, Accession NP_(—)000672.2), a gene whichmediates the effects of epinephrine and norepinephrine. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADRA2A.

The function of ADRA2A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM450.2. Adrenergic, beta-1-,receptor (ADRB1, Accession NP_(—)000675.1) is another GAM8145 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADRB1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byADRB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADRB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10737, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Adrenergic,beta-1-, receptor (ADRB1, Accession NP_(—)000675.1), a gene whichstimulates adenylyl cyclase activity and mediates catecholaminefunction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ADRB1.

The function of ADRB1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1045.1. Arylsulfatase b(ARSB, Accession NP_(—)000037.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARSB BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARSB, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARSB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9103, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Arylsulfatase b(ARSB, Accession NP_(—)000037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ARSB.

Atpase, h+ transporting, lysosomal interacting protein 2 (ATP6IP2,Accession NP_(—)005756.2) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP6IP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP6IP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP6IP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7285, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, h+transporting, lysosomal interacting protein 2 (ATP6IP2, AccessionNP_(—)005756.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP6IP2.

BSPRY (Accession NP_(—)060158.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BSPRY BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BSPRY,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BSPRY BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5340, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of BSPRY (AccessionNP_(—)060158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BSPRY.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 1 (C1orf1, Accession NP_(—)001204.1) isanother GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC1orf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14716, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 1 (C1orf1, Accession NP_(—)001204.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf1.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 22 (C1orf22, Accession NP_(—)079467.2)is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf22BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf22, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C1orf22 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10321, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 22 (C1orf22, Accession NP_(—)079467.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf22.

C1QDC1 (Accession NP_(—)076414.2) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C1QDC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by C1QDC1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C1QDC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11118, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of C1QDC1 (AccessionNP_(—)076414.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C1QDC1.

C1QDC1 (Accession NP_(—)115532.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C1QDC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by C1QDC1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C1QDC1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11118, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of C1QDC1 (AccessionNP_(—)115532.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C1QDC1.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 72 (C20orf72, Accession NP_(—)443097.1)is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf72BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf72, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf72 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3280, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 72 (C20orf72, Accession NP_(—)443097.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf72.

C6orf5 (Accession NP_(—)056339.2) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. C6orf5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4879, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of C6orf5 (AccessionNP_(—)056339.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith C6orf5.

Chaperone, abc1 activity of bc1 complex like (s. pombe) (CABC1,Accession NP_(—)064632.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CABC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CABC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CABC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14186, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Chaperone, abc1activity of bc1 complex like (s. pombe) (CABC1, AccessionNP_(—)064632.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CABC1.

Calcium channel, voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 3 (CACNG3, AccessionNP_(—)006530.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CACNG3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CACNG3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CACNG3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8825, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 3 (CACNG3, Accession NP_(—)006530.1), agene which is thought to stabilize the calcium channel in an inactivatedstate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withCACNG3.

The function of CACNG3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM335.1. Calpain 1, (mu/i)large subunit (CAPN1, Accession NP_(—)005177.2) is another GAM8145target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CAPN1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CAPN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAPN1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3309, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Calpain 1, (mu/i)large subunit (CAPN1, Accession NP_(—)005177.2), a gene which is anintracellular protease that requires calcium for its catalytic activity.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CAPN1.

The function of CAPN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM41.1. Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116764.1) isanother GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7205,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116764.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)001215.1) isanother GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7205,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)001215.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116766.1) isanother GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7205,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116766.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116765.1) isanother GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CASP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CASP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7205,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 2,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (neural precursor cell expressed,developmentally down-regulated 2) (CASP2, Accession NP_(—)116765.1), agene which involves in the activation cascade of caspases responsiblefor apoptosis execution. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CASP2.

The function of CASP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Cd151 antigen (CD151,Accession NP_(—)004348.2) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CD151 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CD151, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD151BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12932, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Cd151 antigen(CD151, Accession NP_(—)004348.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CD151.

CG012 (Accession XP_(—)096710.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CG012 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CG012,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CG012 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2753, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of CG012 (AccessionXP_(—)096710.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CG012.

Chk1 checkpoint homolog (s. pombe) (CHEK1, Accession NP_(—)001265.1) isanother GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CHEK1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CHEK1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCHEK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15806, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Chk1 checkpointhomolog (s. pombe) (CHEK1, Accession NP_(—)001265.1), a gene which aprotein kinase that is required for the DNA damage checkpoint.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CHEK1.

The function of CHEK1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM3154.1. Cytochrome c oxidasesubunit viii (COX8, Accession NP_(—)004065.1) is another GAM8145 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COX8 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCOX8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COX8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15358, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome coxidase subunit viii (COX8, Accession NP_(—)004065.1), a gene which is anuclear-coded polypeptide chain of cytochrome c oxidase. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with COX8.

The function of COX8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM2154.1. DKFZp727A071(Accession NP_(—)689481.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZp727A071 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp727A071, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp727A071 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18597, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp727A071(Accession NP_(—)689481.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp727A071.

Dystrophia myotonica-containing wd repeat motif (DMWD, AccessionXP_(—)027569.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DMWD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DMWD, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMWD BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17090, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophiamyotonica-containing wd repeat motif (DMWD, Accession XP_(—)027569.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DMWD.

DPF3 (Accession NP_(—)036206.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DPF3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DPF3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DPF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15298, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of DPF3 (AccessionNP_(—)036206.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DPF3.

Ells1 (Accession NP_(—)690006.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. Ells1 BINDING SITE1 and Ells1 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byElls1, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Ells1 BINDING SITE1 andElls1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19837 and SEQ ID:18457respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Ells1 (AccessionNP_(—)690006.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith Ells1.

ERAP140 (Accession XP_(—)059748.2) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ERAP140 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ERAP140,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ERAP140 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7182, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of ERAP140(Accession XP_(—)059748.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ERAP140.

F-box only protein 11 (FBXO11, Accession NP_(—)061163.2) is anotherGAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FBXO11 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by FBXO11, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof FBXO11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11365, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of F-box onlyprotein 11 (FBXO11, Accession NP_(—)061163.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with FBXO11.

FLJ10460 (Accession NP_(—)060567.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10460 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10460,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10460 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:455, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10460(Accession NP_(—)060567.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10460.

FLJ11274 (Accession NP_(—)060845.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11274 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11274,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11274 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11274(Accession NP_(—)060845.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11274.

FLJ20671 (Accession NP_(—)060394.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20671 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20671,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20671 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11719, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20671(Accession NP_(—)060394.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20671.

FLJ23584 (Accession NP_(—)078864.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23584 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23584,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23584 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14763, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23584(Accession NP_(—)078864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23584.

FLJ31882 (Accession NP_(—)689673.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31882 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31882,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31882 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31882(Accession NP_(—)689673.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31882.

FLJ31952 (Accession NP_(—)653283.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31952 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31952,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31952 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15807, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31952(Accession NP_(—)653283.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31952.

FLJ33996 (Accession NP_(—)787090.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33996 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33996,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33996 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10522, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33996(Accession NP_(—)787090.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33996.

Forkhead box l2 (FOXL2, Accession NP_(—)075555.1) is another GAM8145target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FOXL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2486, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box l2(FOXL2, Accession NP_(—)075555.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FOXL2.

Fucosyltransferase 10 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT10, AccessionNP_(—)116053.2) is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FUT10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FUT10, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of FUT10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3533, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition ofFucosyltransferase 10 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT10, AccessionNP_(—)116053.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FUT10.

GALNT13 (Accession XP_(—)054951.3) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GALNT13 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GALNT13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GALNT13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16038, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of GALNT13(Accession XP_(—)054951.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GALNT13.

Glucosaminyl (n-acetyl) transferase 2, i-branching enzyme (GCNT2,Accession NP_(—)001482.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GCNT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GCNT2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GCNT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12041, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Glucosaminyl(n-acetyl) transferase 2, i-branching enzyme (GCNT2, AccessionNP_(—)001482.1), a gene which converts linear into branched poly-n-acetyllactosaminoglycans. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GCNT2.

The function of GCNT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM205.2. Glucosaminyl(n-acetyl) transferase 2, i-branching enzyme (GCNT2, AccessionNP_(—)663624.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GCNT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GCNT2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GCNT2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12041, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Glucosaminyl(n-acetyl) transferase 2, i-branching enzyme (GCNT2, AccessionNP_(—)663624.1), a gene which converts linear into branched poly-n-acetyllactosaminoglycans. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GCNT2.

The function of GCNT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM205.2. Glucosaminyl(n-acetyl) transferase 2, i-branching enzyme (GCNT2, AccessionNP_(—)663630.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GCNT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GCNT2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GCNT2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12041, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Glucosaminyl(n-acetyl) transferase 2, i-branching enzyme (GCNT2, AccessionNP_(—)663630.1), a gene which converts linear into branched poly-n-acetyllactosaminoglycans. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GCNT2.

The function of GCNT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM205.2.Glycosylphosphatidylinositol specific phospholipase d1 (GPLD1, AccessionNP_(—)803436.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GPLD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GPLD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPLD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1243, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition ofGlycosylphosphatidylinositol specific phospholipase d1 (GPLD1, AccessionNP_(—)803436.1), a gene which hydrolyses the inositol phosphate linkagein proteins anchored by phosphatidylinositol glycans to release theseproteins from the membrane. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GPLD1.

The function of GPLD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1.Glycosylphosphatidylinositol specific phospholipase d1 (GPLD1, AccessionNP_(—)001494.2) is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GPLD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GPLD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPLD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1243, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition ofGlycosylphosphatidylinositol specific phospholipase d1 (GPLD1, AccessionNP_(—)001494.2), a gene which hydrolyses the inositol phosphate linkagein proteins anchored by phosphatidylinositol glycans to release theseproteins from the membrane. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GPLD1.

The function of GPLD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. G protein-coupledreceptor 30 (GPR30, Accession NP_(—)001496.1) is another GAM8145 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR30 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGPR30, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR30 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 30 (GPR30, Accession NP_(—)001496.1), a gene which receiveschemical signals in cell communication in both CNS and peripheraltissues. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GPR30.

The function of GPR30 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM475.2. G protein-coupledreceptor 55 (GPR55, Accession NP_(—)005674.1) is another GAM8145 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR55 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGPR55, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR55 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8432, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 55 (GPR55, Accession NP_(—)005674.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR55.

General transcription factor iif, polypeptide 1, 74 kda (GTF2F1,Accession NP_(—)002087.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GTF2F1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GTF2F1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GTF2F1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Generaltranscription factor iif, polypeptide 1, 74 kda (GTF2F1, AccessionNP_(—)002087.1), a gene which helps to recruit it to the initiationcomplex in collaboration with tfiib. it promotes transcriptionelongation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTF2F1.

The function of GTF2F1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Hypermethylated incancer 2 (HIC2, Accession XP_(—)036937.2) is another GAM8145 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HIC2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HIC2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HIC2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18759, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Hypermethylatedin cancer 2 (HIC2, Accession XP_(—)036937.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HIC2.

Hypermethylated in cancer 2 (HIC2, Accession NP_(—)055909.1) is anotherGAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HIC2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HIC2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HIC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18759, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Hypermethylatedin cancer 2 (HIC2, Accession NP_(—)055909.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HIC2.

Heparanase (HPSE, Accession NP_(—)006656.1) is another GAM8145 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HPSE BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHPSE, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HPSE BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:454, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Heparanase (HPSE,Accession NP_(—)006656.1), a gene which is an endoglycosidase thatcleaves heparan sulfate, and therefore may be associated with Breastcancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Breast cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HPSE.

The function of HPSE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. HSPC009 (AccessionNP_(—)054738.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HSPC009 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC009, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HSPC009 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6013, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of HSPC009(Accession NP_(—)054738.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSPC009.

KIAA0265 (Accession XP_(—)045954.2) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0265 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0265,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0265 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16213, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0265(Accession XP_(—)045954.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0265.

KIAA0354 (Accession NP_(—)055687.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0354 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0354,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0354 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18748, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0354(Accession NP_(—)055687.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0354.

KIAA0564 (Accession XP_(—)038664.6) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0564 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0564,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0564 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16594, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0564(Accession XP_(—)038664.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0564.

KIAA0570 (Accession XP_(—)291018.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0570 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0570,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0570 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0570(Accession XP_(—)291018.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0570.

KIAA0795 (Accession NP_(—)079286.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0795 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0795,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0795 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8567, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0795(Accession NP_(—)079286.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0795.

KIAA0872 (Accession NP_(—)055755.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0872 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0872,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0872 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3812, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0872(Accession NP_(—)055755.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0872.

KIAA1039 (Accession XP_(—)085748.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1039 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1039,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1039 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14136, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1039(Accession XP_(—)085748.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1039.

KIAA1822 (Accession XP_(—)041566.2) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1822 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1822,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1822 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15750, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1822(Accession XP_(—)041566.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1822.

KIAA1841 (Accession XP_(—)087056.4) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1841 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1841,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1841 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5943, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1841(Accession XP_(—)087056.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1841.

KIAA1892 (Accession NP_(—)056212.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1892 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1892,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1892 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1892(Accession NP_(—)056212.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1892.

KIAA1981 (Accession XP_(—)114000.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1981 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1981,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1981 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15733, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1981(Accession XP_(—)114000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1981.

Kelch-like 8 (drosophila) (KLHL8, Accession NP_(—)065854.1) is anotherGAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLHL8 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KLHL8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLHL8BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12192, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Kelch-like 8(drosophila) (KLHL8, Accession NP_(—)065854.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KLHL8.

Kininogen (KNG, Accession NP_(—)000884.1) is another GAM8145 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KNG BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KNG,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KNG BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1846, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Kininogen (KNG,Accession NP_(—)000884.1), a gene which plays an important role in bloodcoagulation by helping to position optimally prekallikrein and factor xinext to factor xii; are inhibitors of thiol proteases and therefore maybe associated with Williams trait. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Williams trait, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with KNG.

The function of KNG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1394.1. KRTHBP2 (AccessionXP_(—)303553.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KRTHBP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KRTHBP2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KRTHBP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11295,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of KRTHBP2(Accession XP_(—)303553.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KRTHBP2.

LOC134492 (Accession NP_(—)660309.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC134492 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC134492, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC134492 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8992, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC134492(Accession NP_(—)660309.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC134492.

LOC149149 (Accession XP_(—)097598.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149149 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149149, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149149 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12363, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC149149(Accession XP_(—)097598.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149149.

LOC149351 (Accession XP_(—)086503.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149351 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149351, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149351 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12288, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC149351(Accession XP_(—)086503.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149351.

LOC149670 (Accession XP_(—)086647.4) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149670 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149670, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149670 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20142, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC149670(Accession XP_(—)086647.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149670.

LOC150946 (Accession XP_(—)097977.2) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11545, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC150946(Accession XP_(—)097977.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150946.

LOC154062 (Accession XP_(—)087842.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154062 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154062, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154062 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17934, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC154062(Accession XP_(—)087842.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154062.

LOC158402 (Accession XP_(—)098936.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158402 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158402, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158402 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12592, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC158402(Accession XP_(—)098936.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158402.

LOC221405 (Accession XP_(—)168138.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221405 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221405, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221405 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5393, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC221405(Accession XP_(—)168138.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221405.

LOC221710 (Accession XP_(—)166471.2) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221710 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221710, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221710 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17794, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC221710(Accession XP_(—)166471.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221710.

LOC222225 (Accession XP_(—)168633.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC222225 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC222225, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC222225 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10921, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC222225(Accession XP_(—)168633.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC222225.

LOC253228 (Accession XP_(—)171113.3) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253228 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253228, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253228 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC253228(Accession XP_(—)171113.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253228.

LOC254946 (Accession XP_(—)171161.2) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18473, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC254946(Accession XP_(—)171161.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254946.

LOC283167 (Accession XP_(—)210921.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283167 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283167, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283167 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9794, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC283167(Accession XP_(—)210921.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283167.

LOC283331 (Accession XP_(—)210977.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283331 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283331, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283331 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9046, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC283331(Accession XP_(—)210977.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283331.

LOC283514 (Accession XP_(—)210264.2) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283514 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283514, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283514 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13165, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC283514(Accession XP_(—)210264.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283514.

LOC283893 (Accession XP_(—)211247.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283893 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283893, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283893 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC283893(Accession XP_(—)211247.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283893.

LOC283908 (Accession XP_(—)211252.3) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283908 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283908, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283908 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC283908(Accession XP_(—)211252.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283908.

LOC284320 (Accession XP_(—)209156.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284320 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284320, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284320 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1483, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC284320(Accession XP_(—)209156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284320.

LOC284445 (Accession XP_(—)209212.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7639, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC284445(Accession XP_(—)209212.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284445.

LOC284475 (Accession XP_(—)211478.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284475 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284475, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284475 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10899, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC284475(Accession XP_(—)211478.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284475.

LOC284682 (Accession XP_(—)211586.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284682 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284682, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284682 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13805, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC284682(Accession XP_(—)211586.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284682.

LOC285099 (Accession XP_(—)209474.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285099 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285099, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285099 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16224, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC285099(Accession XP_(—)209474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285099.

LOC285103 (Accession XP_(—)211766.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285103 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285103, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285103 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8036, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC285103(Accession XP_(—)211766.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285103.

LOC285485 (Accession XP_(—)211913.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285485 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285485, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285485 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19642, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC285485(Accession XP_(—)211913.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285485.

LOC285662 (Accession XP_(—)209713.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285662 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285662, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285662 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5278, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC285662(Accession XP_(—)209713.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285662.

LOC285692 (Accession XP_(—)211984.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285692 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285692, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285692 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12958, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC285692(Accession XP_(—)211984.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285692.

LOC285889 (Accession XP_(—)212070.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285889 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285889, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285889 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6980, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC285889(Accession XP_(—)212070.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285889.

LOC285978 (Accession XP_(—)212131.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285978 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285978, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285978 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC285978(Accession XP_(—)212131.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285978.

LOC285981 (Accession XP_(—)212114.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285981 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285981, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285981 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC285981(Accession XP_(—)212114.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285981.

LOC286022 (Accession XP_(—)212130.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286022 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286022, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286022 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC286022(Accession XP_(—)212130.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286022.

LOC286112 (Accession XP_(—)212176.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286112 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286112, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286112 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12097, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC286112(Accession XP_(—)212176.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286112.

LOC286399 (Accession NP_(—)789789.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286399 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286399, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286399 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19146, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC286399(Accession NP_(—)789789.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286399.

LOC286430 (Accession XP_(—)210044.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286430 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286430, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286430 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19962, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC286430(Accession XP_(—)210044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286430.

LOC340133 (Accession XP_(—)291151.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340133 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340133, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340133 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC340133(Accession XP_(—)291151.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340133.

LOC340276 (Accession XP_(—)295197.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340276 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340276, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340276 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17407, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC340276(Accession XP_(—)295197.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340276.

LOC340528 (Accession XP_(—)295268.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340528 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340528, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340528 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4381, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC340528(Accession XP_(—)295268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340528.

LOC347941 (Accession XP_(—)301398.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347941 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347941, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347941 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16665, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC347941(Accession XP_(—)301398.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347941.

LOC348378 (Accession XP_(—)300723.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348378 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348378, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348378 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC348378(Accession XP_(—)300723.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348378.

LOC349339 (Accession XP_(—)301042.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349339 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349339, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349339 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7639, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC349339(Accession XP_(—)301042.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349339.

LOC351743 (Accession XP_(—)305099.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC351743 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC351743, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC351743 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20137, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC351743(Accession XP_(—)305099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC351743.

LOC352287 (Accession XP_(—)305558.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC352287 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC352287, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC352287 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1767, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC352287(Accession XP_(—)305558.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC352287.

LOC51279 (Accession NP_(—)057630.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51279 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51279,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51279 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16462, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC51279(Accession NP_(—)057630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51279.

LOC89944 (Accession NP_(—)612351.2) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC89944 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC89944,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC89944 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19307, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC89944(Accession NP_(—)612351.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC89944.

LOC90826 (Accession NP_(—)612373.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90826 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90826,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90826 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3263, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC90826(Accession NP_(—)612373.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90826.

LOC91464 (Accession XP_(—)038589.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC91464 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC91464,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC91464 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6655, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC91464(Accession XP_(—)038589.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC91464.

LOC95803 (Accession XP_(—)047816.5) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC95803 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC95803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC95803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9601, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of LOC95803(Accession XP_(—)047816.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC95803.

Mannosidase, alpha, class 1a, member 1 (MAN1A1, AccessionNP_(—)005898.2) is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAN1A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAN1A1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAN1A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14751, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Mannosidase,alpha, class 1a, member 1 (MAN1A1, Accession NP_(—)005898.2), a genewhich removes 3 distinct mannose residues from peptide- boundMan(9)-GlcNAc(2) oligosaccharides. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MAN1A1.

The function of MAN1A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM129.1. Mannosidase, alpha,class 2a, member 1 (MAN2A1, Accession NP_(—)002363.1) is another GAM8145target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAN2A1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MAN2A1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAN2A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9444, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Mannosidase,alpha, class 2a, member 1 (MAN2A1, Accession NP_(—)002363.1), a genewhich catalyzes the final hydrolytic step in the asparagine-linkedoligosaccharide (N-glycan) maturation pathway and therefore may beassociated with Lupus erythematosus. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Lupus erythematosus, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with MAN2A1.

The function of MAN2A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM2565.2. MBNL2 (AccessionNP_(—)659002.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MBNL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MBNL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MBNL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1692, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of MBNL2 (AccessionNP_(—)659002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MBNL2.

Mesenchyme homeo box 2 (growth arrest-specific homeo box) (MEOX2,Accession NP_(—)005915.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MEOX2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MEOX2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MEOX2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Mesenchyme homeobox 2 (growth arrest-specific homeo box) (MEOX2, AccessionNP_(—)005915.1), a gene which roles in mesoderm induction and,somitogenesis, and myogenic and sclerotomal differentiation.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MEOX2.

The function of MEOX2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM538.1. MGC11102 (AccessionNP_(—)115701.2) is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGC11102 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC11102, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC11102 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11974,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of MGC11102(Accession NP_(—)115701.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC11102.

MGC20781 (Accession NP_(—)443167.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC20781 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC20781,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC20781 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1066, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of MGC20781(Accession NP_(—)443167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC20781.

MGC27434 (Accession NP_(—)659487.1) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC27434 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC27434,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC27434 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7480, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of MGC27434(Accession NP_(—)659487.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC27434.

Nuclear receptor coactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NP_(—)054790.1) isanother GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NCOA6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by NCOA6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofNCOA6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11974, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorcoactivator 6 (NCOA6, Accession NP_(—)054790.1), a gene which activatesgene transcription through ligand-dependent association withcoactivators. and therefore may be associated with Breast cancer.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Breast cancer, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NCOA6.

The function of NCOA6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM161.1. Oculocerebrorenalsyndrome of lowe (OCRL, Accession NP_(—)001578.2) is another GAM8145target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OCRL BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by OCRL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof OCRL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11613, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Oculocerebrorenalsyndrome of lowe (OCRL, Accession NP_(—)001578.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OCRL.

Oculocerebrorenal syndrome of lowe (OCRL, Accession NP_(—)000267.2) isanother GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OCRL BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OCRL, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OCRL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11613, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Oculocerebrorenalsyndrome of lowe (OCRL, Accession NP_(—)000267.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OCRL.

Protocadherin alpha 11 (PCDHA11, Accession NP_(—)061725.1) is anotherGAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA11 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDHA11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10904, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 11 (PCDHA11, Accession NP_(—)061725.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA11.

Protocadherin alpha 11 (PCDHA11, Accession NP_(—)114067.1) is anotherGAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHA11 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHA11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDHA11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10904, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherinalpha 11 (PCDHA11, Accession NP_(—)114067.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDHA11.

PEF (Accession NP_(—)036524.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PEF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PEF, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PEF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5634, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of PEF (AccessionNP_(—)036524.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PEF.

PKD1-like (Accession NP_(—)079150.2) is another GAM8145 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PKD1-like BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPKD1-like, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PKD1-like BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2164, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of PKD1-like(Accession NP_(—)079150.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PKD1-like.

Phospholipid scramblase 3 (PLSCR3, Accession NP_(—)065093.2) is anotherGAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLSCR3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PLSCR3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLSCR3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11017, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Phospholipidscramblase 3 (PLSCR3, Accession NP_(—)065093.2). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PLSCR3.

Promyelocytic leukemia (PML, Accession NP_(—)150241.1) is anotherGAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PML BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PML, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PML BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18322, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Promyelocyticleukemia (PML, Accession NP_(—)150241.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PML.

PNPLA1 (Accession NP_(—)775947.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PNPLA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PNPLA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PNPLA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17384, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of PNPLA1 (AccessionNP_(—)775947.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PNPLA1.

Pou domain, class 3, transcription factor 2 (POU3F2, AccessionNP_(—)005595.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POU3F2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POU3F2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of POU3F2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19075, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Pou domain, class3, transcription factor 2 (POU3F2, Accession NP_005595.1), a gene whichpositively regulates the genes under the control ofcorticotropin-releasing hormone. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with POU3F2.

The function of POU3F2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM94.1. Protein phosphatase, efhand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, Accession NP_(—)690911.1) isanother GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPEF2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPEF2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPEF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9035,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase, ef hand calcium-binding domain 2 (PPEF2, AccessionNP_(—)690911.1), a gene which is a homolog of Drosophila rdgC.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPEF2.

The function of PPEF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Protein kinase,camp-dependent, regulatory, type ii, beta (PRKAR2B, AccessionNP_(—)002727.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRKAR2B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRKAR2B, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRKAR2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6242, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,camp-dependent, regulatory, type ii, beta (PRKAR2B, AccessionNP_(—)002727.1), a gene which type ii regulatory chains mediate membraneassociation by binding to anchoring proteins, including the map2 kinase.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PRKAR2B.

The function of PRKAR2B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM357.2. Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type 9 (PTPN9, Accession NP_(—)002824.1) isanother GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTPN9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PTPN9, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPTPN9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6603, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type 9 (PTPN9, Accession NP_(—)002824.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPN9.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, AccessionNP_(—)573400.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRT BINDING SITE1 and PTPRT BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PTPRT, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRTBINDING SITE1 and PTPRT BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6604 and SEQID:6604 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, Accession NP_(—)573400.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRT.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, AccessionNP_(—)573400.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRT BINDING SITE1 and PTPRT BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PTPRT, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRTBINDING SITE1 and PTPRT BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19034 and SEQID:19034 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, Accession NP_(—)573400.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRT.

Rho-related btb domain containing 3 (RHOBTB3, Accession NP_055714.1) isanother GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RHOBTB3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RHOBTB3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RHOBTB3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10064, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Rho-related btbdomain containing 3 (RHOBTB3, Accession NP_(—)055714.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RHOBTB3.

Ring finger protein 14 (RNF14, Accession NP_(—)004281.1) is anotherGAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF14 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RNF14, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF14BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11351, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein 14 (RNF14, Accession NP_(—)004281.1), a gene which associateswith the androgen receptor (AR); functions as a transcriptionalcoactivator. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF14.

The function of RNF14 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM205.2. Sodium channel,nonvoltage-gated 1, gamma (SCNN1G, Accession NP_(—)001030.1) is anotherGAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SCNN1G BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SCNN1G, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCNN1GBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1599, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Sodium channel,nonvoltage-gated 1, gamma (SCNN1G, Accession NP_(—)001030.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SCNN1G.

Sh3-domain grb2-like 2 (SH3GL2, Accession NP_(—)003017.1) is anotherGAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3GL2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SH3GL2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SH3GL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10145, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domaingrb2-like 2 (SH3GL2, Accession NP_(—)003017.1), a gene which plays arole in synaptic vesicle recycling, in particular in clathrin-mediatedvesicle endocytosis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SH3GL2.

The function of SH3GL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM513.1. TACTILE (AccessionNP_(—)005807.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TACTILE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TACTILE, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TACTILE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16831,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of TACTILE(Accession NP_(—)005807.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TACTILE.

Taf6 rna polymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associatedfactor, 80 kda (TAF6, Accession NP_(—)620835.1) is another GAM8145target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAF6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TAF6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TAF6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1733, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Taf6 rnapolymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associated factor, 80 kda(TAF6, Accession NP_(—)620835.1), a gene which plays a central role inmediating promoter responses to various activators and repressors.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TAF6.

The function of TAF6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM507.1. Taf6 rna polymeraseii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associated factor, 80 kda (TAF6,Accession NP_(—)005632.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TAF6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byTAF6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TAF6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1733, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Taf6 rnapolymerase ii, tata box binding protein (tbp)-associated factor, 80 kda(TAF6, Accession NP_(—)005632.1), a gene which plays a central role inmediating promoter responses to various activators and repressors.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TAF6.

The function of TAF6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM507.1. Transducin (beta)-like1x-linked (TBL1X, Accession NP_(—)005638.1) is another GAM8145 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBL1X BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTBL1X, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBL1X BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Transducin(beta)-like 1x-linked (TBL1X, Accession NP_(—)005638.1), a gene whichactivates latent HDAC3 activity. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TBL1X.

The function of TBL1X and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM28.1. T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 1b (TCL1B, Accession NP_(—)004909.1) is anotherGAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL1B BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TCL1B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TCL1BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4847, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 1b (TCL1B, Accession NP_(—)004909.1), a gene which isa a member of the TCL1 family that is activated in chronic t-cellleukemias (t-cll) and therefore may be associated with Chronic t-cellleukemias. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Chronic t-cell leukemias, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL1B.

The function of TCL1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Transketolase-like 1(TKTL1, Accession NP_(—)036385.1) is another GAM8145 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TKTL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TKTL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TKTL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10570, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8145 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition ofTransketolase-like 1 (TKTL1, Accession NP_(—)036385.1), a gene whichinvolves in pentose phosphate pathway and therefore may be associatedwith Wernicke-korsakoff syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wernicke-korsakoffsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withTKTL1.

The function of TKTL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM608.2. Testis-specifictranscript, y-linked 9 (TTTY9, Accession NP_(—)114133.1) is anotherGAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TTTY9 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TTTY9, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TTTY9BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17970, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Testis-specifictranscript, y-linked 9 (TTTY9, Accession NP_(—)114133.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TTTY9.

Udp-glucuronate decarboxylase 1 (UXS1, Accession NP_(—)079352.1) isanother GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UXS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by UXS1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UXS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9295, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Udp-glucuronatedecarboxylase 1 (UXS1, Accession NP_(—)079352.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UXS1.

Vacuolar protein sorting 4a (yeast) (VPS4A, Accession NP_(—)037377.1) isanother GAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VPS4ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by VPS4A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofVPS4A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12450, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Vacuolar proteinsorting 4a (yeast) (VPS4A, Accession NP_(—)037377.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with VPS4A.

Reserved (WDR17, Accession NP_(—)851782.1) is another GAM8145 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WDR17 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by WDR17, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WDR17BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15836, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Reserved (WDR17,Accession NP_(—)851782.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8145 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with WDR17.

Zinc finger protein 187 (ZNF187, Accession NP_(—)689949.1) is anotherGAM8145 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF187 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF187, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF187BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1570, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8145 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:328.

Another function of GAM8145 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 187 (ZNF187, Accession NP_(—)689949.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8145 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF187.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 8297 (GAM8297), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM8297 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM8297 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM8297 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM8297 gene encodes a GAM8297 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM8297 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:154, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM8297 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM8297 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM8297 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM8297 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:154, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM8297folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM8297 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA is designated SEQID:367, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM8297 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM8297 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM8297target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM8297 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM8297 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM8297 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM8297 target RNA into GAM8297 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM8297 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM8297 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM8297 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM8297 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM8297 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM8297 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM8297 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM8297 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family f (gcn20), member 2 (ABCF2, AccessionNP_(—)005683.2) is a GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ABCF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCF2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABCF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2015,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:367.

A function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Atp-binding cassette,sub-family f (gcn20), member 2 (ABCF2, Accession NP_(—)005683.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCF2.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family f (gcn20), member 2 (ABCF2, AccessionNP_(—)009120.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ABCF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABCF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2015, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family f (gcn20), member 2 (ABCF2, AccessionNP_(—)009120.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABCF2.

A disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain 2 (fertilin beta) (ADAM2,Accession NP_(—)001455.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ADAM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADAM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADAM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6042, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of A disintegrin andmetalloproteinase domain 2 (fertilin beta) (ADAM2, AccessionNP_(—)001455.2), a gene which sperm surface membrane protein that may beinvolved in sperm-egg plasma membrane adhesion and fusion duringfertilization. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ADAM2.

The function of ADAM2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM3026.1. Adenylate cyclase 1(brain) (ADCY1, Accession NP_(—)066939.1) is another GAM8297 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCY1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by ADCY1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADCY1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13856, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase1 (brain) (ADCY1, Accession NP_(—)066939.1), a gene which acalmodulin-sensitive adenylyl cyclase. it may play a role in memoryacquisition and learning. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADCY1.

The function of ADCY1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. Adenosine a3 receptor(ADORA3, Accession NP_(—)000668.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ADORA3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ADORA3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADORA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2855, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Adenosine a3receptor (ADORA3, Accession NP_(—)000668.1), a gene which the activityof this receptor is mediated by g proteins which inhibits adenylylcyclase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withADORA3.

The function of ADORA3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM291.1. ALK7 (AccessionNP_(—)660302.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALK7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALK7, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ALK7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7726, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of ALK7 (AccessionNP_(—)660302.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ALK7.

Ras homolog gene family, member f (in filopodia) (ARHF, AccessionNP_(—)061907.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARHF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ARHF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11640, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Ras homolog genefamily, member f (in filopodia) (ARHF, Accession NP_(—)061907.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ARHF.

Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (gef) 10 (ARHGEF10, AccessionNP_(—)055444.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARHGEF10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARHGEF10, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARHGEF10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19384,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Rho guaninenucleotide exchange factor (gef) 10 (ARHGEF10, AccessionNP_(—)055444.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARHGEF10.

Ankyrin repeat and socs box-containing 17 (ASB17, AccessionNP_(—)543144.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ASB17 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASB17, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ASB17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:491, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin repeatand socs box-containing 17 (ASB17, Accession NP_(—)543144.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ASB17.

Beta-1,3-glucuronyltransferase 1 (glucuronosyltransferase p) (B3GAT1,Accession NP_(—)473366.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. B3GAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by B3GAT1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B3GAT1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1556, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition ofBeta-1,3-glucuronyltransferase 1 (glucuronosyltransferase p) (B3GAT1,Accession NP_(—)473366.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with B3GAT1.

Beta-1,3-glucuronyltransferase 1 (glucuronosyltransferase p) (B3GAT1,Accession NP_(—)061114.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. B3GAT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by B3GAT1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of B3GAT1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1556, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition ofBeta-1,3-glucuronyltransferase 1 (glucuronosyltransferase p) (B3GAT1,Accession NP_(—)061114.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with B3GAT1.

Biglycan (BGN, Accession NP_(—)001702.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BGN BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BGN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BGN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14465, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Biglycan (BGN,Accession NP_(—)001702.1), a gene which is involved in collagen fiberassembly. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BGN.

The function of BGN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM282.2Burkitt lymphomareceptor 1, gtp binding protein (chemokine (c-x-c motif) receptor 5)(BLR1, Accession NP_(—)001707.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BLR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byBLR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BLR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18216, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Burkitt lymphomareceptor 1, gtp binding protein (chemokine (c-x-c motif) receptor 5)(BLR1, Accession NP_(—)001707.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BLR1.

Burkitt lymphoma receptor 1, gtp binding protein (chemokine (c-x-cmotif) receptor 5) (BLR1, Accession NP_(—)116743.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BLR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by BLR1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof BLR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18216, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Burkitt lymphomareceptor 1, gtp binding protein (chemokine (c-x-c motif) receptor 5)(BLR1, Accession NP_(—)116743.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BLR1.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 2 (C1orf2, Accession NP_(—)006580.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC1orf2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11170, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 2 (C1orf2, Accession NP_(—)006580.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf2.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 108 (C21orf108, AccessionXP_(—)114191.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C21orf108 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C21orf108, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C21orf108 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3476,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21open reading frame 108 (C21orf108, Accession XP_(—)114191.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf108.

Chromosome 6 open reading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1)is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf33BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C6orf33, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C6orf33 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10725, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 6 openreading frame 33 (C6orf33, Accession NP_(—)588608.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C6orf33.

C6orf50 (Accession XP_(—)166460.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf50 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf50,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf50 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16763, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of C6orf50(Accession XP_(—)166460.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf50.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 14 (C9orf14, Accession XP_(—)098859.2)is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf14BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C9orf14, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C9orf14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17546, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 14 (C9orf14, Accession XP_(—)098859.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf14.

Calcium channel, voltage-dependent, l type, alpha 1d subunit (CACNA1D,Accession NP_(—)000711.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CACNA1D BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CACNA1D,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CACNA1D BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7620, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, l type, alpha 1d subunit (CACNA1D, AccessionNP_(—)000711.1), a gene which mediates the entry of calcium ions intoexcitable cells and therefore may be associated with Self-biting andother self-injurious behaviors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Self-biting and otherself-injurious behaviors, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CACNA1D.

The function of CACNA1D and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1095.1. Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, alpha 1h subunit (CACNA1H, Accession NP_(—)066921.1)is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CACNA1HBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CACNA1H, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CACNA1H BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14959, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, alpha 1h subunit (CACNA1H, Accession NP_(—)066921.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CACNA1H.

Calcium channel, voltage-dependent, beta 1 subunit (CACNB1, AccessionNP_(—)000714.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CACNB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CACNB1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CACNB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17887, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, beta 1 subunit (CACNB1, Accession NP_(—)000714.2), agene which may not only play an important role in thetransport/insertion of the alpha-1S subunit into the membrane.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CACNB1.

The function of CACNB1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.2. Chemokine (c-c motif)ligand 14 (CCL14, Accession NP_(—)116738.1) is another GAM8297 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL14 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CCL14, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCL14BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12494, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 14 (CCL14, Accession NP_(—)116738.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL14.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 14 (CCL14, Accession NP_(—)004157.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL14BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCL14, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CCL14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12494,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 14 (CCL14, Accession NP_(—)004157.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL14.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 14 (CCL14, Accession NP_(—)116739.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL14BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCL14, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CCL14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12494,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 14 (CCL14, Accession NP_(—)116739.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL14.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 15 (CCL15, Accession NP_(—)116740.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL15BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCL15, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CCL15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12494,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 15 (CCL15, Accession NP_(—)116740.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL15.

Chemokine (c-c motif) ligand 15 (CCL15, Accession NP_(—)004158.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCL15BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCL15, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of CCL15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12494,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) ligand 15 (CCL15, Accession NP_(—)004158.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCL15.

Cdk5 regulatory subunit associated protein 3 (CDK5RAP3, AccessionNP_(—)079473.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDK5RAP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDK5RAP3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDK5RAP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3296, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Cdk5 regulatorysubunit associated protein 3 (CDK5RAP3, Accession NP_(—)079473.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDK5RAP3.

Cdk5 regulatory subunit associated protein 3 (CDK5RAP3, AccessionNP_(—)788275.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDK5RAP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDK5RAP3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDK5RAP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3296, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Cdk5 regulatorysubunit associated protein 3 (CDK5RAP3, Accession NP_(—)788275.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDK5RAP3.

Glycoprotein hormones, alpha polypeptide (CGA, Accession NP_(—)000726.1)is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CGABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CGA, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofCGA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6094, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Glycoproteinhormones, alpha polypeptide (CGA, Accession NP_(—)000726.1), a genewhich is a precursor of the alpha subunit of chorionic gonadotropinhormone. and therefore may be associated with Secondary infertility.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Secondary infertility, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CGA.

The function of CGA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. CGI-69 (AccessionNP_(—)057100.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CGI-69 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGI-69, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CGI-69 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15577, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of CGI-69 (AccessionNP_(—)057100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGI-69.

Cyclin m2 (CNNM2, Accession NP_(—)060119.2) is another GAM8297 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNNM2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCNNM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNNM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9355, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin m2 (CNNM2,Accession NP_(—)060119.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CNNM2.

Cannabinoid receptor 1 (brain) (CNR1, Accession NP_(—)057167.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNR1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CNR1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CNR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8385, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Cannabinoidreceptor 1 (brain) (CNR1, Accession NP_(—)057167.1), a gene which isinvolved in the cannabinoid-induced CNS effects. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CNR1.

The function of CNR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM282.2. Collagen, type i,alpha 1 (COL1A1, Accession NP_(—)000079.1) is another GAM8297 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL1A1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCOL1A1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL1A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10598, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type i,alpha 1 (COL1A1, Accession NP_(—)000079.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL1A1.

CPR2 (Accession NP_(—)112162.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CPR2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCPR2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CPR2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19074, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of CPR2 (AccessionNP_(—)112162.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CPR2.

Corticotropin releasing hormone receptor 1 (CRHR1, AccessionNP_(—)004373.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CRHR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CRHR1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CRHR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6267, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Corticotropinreleasing hormone receptor 1 (CRHR1, Accession NP_(—)004373.2), a genewhich likely mediates physiological and behavioral response to stress.and therefore may be associated with Adenomas. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Adenomas, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with CRHR1.

The function of CRHR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM852.1. Cartilage linkingprotein 1 (CRTL1, Accession NP_(—)001875.1) is another GAM8297 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRTL1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCRTL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRTL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1537, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Cartilage linkingprotein 1 (CRTL1, Accession NP_(—)001875.1), a gene which stabilize theaggregates of proteoglycan monomers with hyaluronic acid. and thereforemay be associated with Several heritable chondrodysplasias. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofSeveral heritable chondrodysplasias, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CRTL1.

The function of CRTL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1144.1. Casein kinase 1,gamma 2 (CSNK1G2, Accession NP_(—)001310.2) is another GAM8297 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CSNK1G2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCSNK1G2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSNK1G2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10903, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Casein kinase 1,gamma 2 (CSNK1G2, Accession NP_(—)001310.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CSNK1G2.

Cytochrome c-1 (CYC1, Accession NP_(—)001907.2) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CYC1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CYC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2163, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome c-1(CYC1, Accession NP_(—)001907.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CYC1.

Cytoplasmic fmr1 interacting protein 2 (CYFIP2, AccessionNP_(—)055191.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYFIP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYFIP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CYFIP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7131, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Cytoplasmic fmr1interacting protein 2 (CYFIP2, Accession NP_(—)055191.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CYFIP2.

Dishevelled associated activator of morphogenesis 1 (DAAM1, AccessionNP_(—)055807.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DAAM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DAAM1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DAAM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13477, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Dishevelledassociated activator of morphogenesis 1 (DAAM1, AccessionNP_(—)055807.1), a gene which controls cell polarity and movement duringdevelopment. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DAAM1.

The function of DAAM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM801.1. Defensin, beta 1(DEFB1, Accession NP_(—)005209.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DEFB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DEFB1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DEFB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7595, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Defensin, beta 1(DEFB1, Accession NP_(—)005209.1), a gene which has salt- dependentantimicrobial activity and may act in innate immunity. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DEFB1.

The function of DEFB1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM537.2. DEPC-1 (AccessionNP_(—)631917.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DEPC-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DEPC-1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DEPC-1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9065, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of DEPC-1 (AccessionNP_(—)631917.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DEPC-1.

Deiodinase, iodothyronine, type iii (DIO3, Accession NP_(—)001353.2) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DIO3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DIO3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DIO3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3054, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Deiodinase,iodothyronine, type iii (DIO3, Accession NP_(—)001353.2), a gene whichregulates circulating fetal thyroid hormone concentrations. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DIO3.

The function of DIO3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM291.1. DKFZP434A0131(Accession NP_(—)061864.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434A0131 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434A0131, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434A0131 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2459, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434A0131(Accession NP_(—)061864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434A0131.

DKFZp547J144 (Accession XP_(—)091486.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547J144 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp547J144, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp547J144 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9218, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547J144(Accession XP_(—)091486.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547J144.

DKFZP564M082 (Accession NP_(—)054761.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564M082 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564M082, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564M082 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17456, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564M082(Accession NP_(—)054761.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564M082.

DKFZp761N1114 (Accession XP_(—)086327.6) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761N1114 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761N1114, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761N1114 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1345, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761N1114(Accession XP_(—)086327.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761N1114.

DKFZp762A217 (Accession NP_(—)689801.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp762A217 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp762A217, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp762A217 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20098, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp762A217(Accession NP_(—)689801.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp762A217.

Dedicator of cyto - kinesis 3 (DOCK3, Accession XP_(—)039259.5) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DOCK3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DOCK3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDOCK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3680, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Dedicator ofcyto - kinesis 3 (DOCK3, Accession XP_(—)039259.5). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DOCK3.

DRIL2 (Accession NP_(—)006456.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DRIL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DRIL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DRIL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of DRIL2 (AccessionNP_(—)006456.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DRIL2.

Endothelial differentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 1(EDG1, Accession NP_(—)001391.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EDG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EDG1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EDG1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11979, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Endothelialdifferentiation, sphingolipid g-protein-coupled receptor, 1 (EDG1,Accession NP_(—)001391.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EDG1.

Endothelin 3 (EDN3, Accession NP_(—)000105.1) is another GAM8297 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EDN3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byEDN3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EDN3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18442, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Endothelin 3(EDN3, Accession NP_(—)000105.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EDN3.

Endothelin receptor type a (EDNRA, Accession NP_(—)001948.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EDNRA BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EDNRA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EDNRABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14062, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Endothelinreceptor type a (EDNRA, Accession NP_(—)001948.1), a gene which bindsendothelins, and induces intracellular calcium flux and arachidonic acidaccumulation and therefore may be associated with Resistance tomigraine. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Resistance to migraine, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EDNRA.

The function of EDNRA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM627.1. Egf-like-domain,multiple 4 (EGFL4, Accession XP_(—)290821.1) is another GAM8297 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EGFL4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byEGFL4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EGFL4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15348, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Egf-like-domain,multiple 4 (EGFL4, Accession XP_(—)290821.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with EGFL4.

Er to nucleus signalling 1 (ERN1, Accession NP_(—)001424.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ERN1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ERN1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ERN1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14185, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Er to nucleussignalling 1 (ERN1, Accession NP_(—)001424.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ERN1.

FLJ10521 (Accession NP_(—)060595.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10521 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10521,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10521 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9343, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10521(Accession NP_(—)060595.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10521.

FLJ10786 (Accession NP_(—)060689.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10786 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10786,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10786 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3362, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10786(Accession NP_(—)060689.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10786.

FLJ10803 (Accession NP_(—)060694.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10803 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10803,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10803 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13516, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10803(Accession NP_(—)060694.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10803.

FLJ10895 (Accession NP_(—)061957.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10895 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10895,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10895 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15940, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10895(Accession NP_(—)061957.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10895.

FLJ11539 (Accession NP_(—)079024.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11539 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11539,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11539 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12818, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11539(Accession NP_(—)079024.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11539.

FLJ12660 (Accession NP_(—)079428.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12660 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12660,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12660 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1015, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12660(Accession NP_(—)079428.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12660.

FLJ12788 (Accession NP_(—)071937.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12788 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12788,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12788 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16212, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12788(Accession NP_(—)071937.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12788.

FLJ14260 (Accession NP_(—)079303.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14260 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14260,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14260 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10780, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14260(Accession NP_(—)079303.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14260.

FLJ14827 (Accession NP_(—)116237.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14827 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14827,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14827 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5731, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14827(Accession NP_(—)116237.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14827.

FLJ20079 (Accession NP_(—)060126.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20079 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20079,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20079 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2651, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20079(Accession NP_(—)060126.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20079.

FLJ20364 (Accession NP_(—)060255.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20364 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20364,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20364 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12890, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20364(Accession NP_(—)060255.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20364.

FLJ20502 (Accession NP_(—)060315.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20502 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20502,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20502 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20502(Accession NP_(—)060315.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20502.

FLJ20605 (Accession NP_(—)060368.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20605 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20605,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20605 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2121, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20605(Accession NP_(—)060368.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20605.

FLJ23056 (Accession NP_(—)078858.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23056 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23056,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23056 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23056(Accession NP_(—)078858.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23056.

FLJ23323 (Accession NP_(—)078930.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23323 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23323,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23323 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18937, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23323(Accession NP_(—)078930.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23323.

FLJ30934 (Accession NP_(—)689973.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30934 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30934,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30934 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18669, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30934(Accession NP_(—)689973.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30934.

FLJ31349 (Accession NP_(—)775786.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31349 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31349,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31349 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10144, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31349(Accession NP_(—)775786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31349.

FLJ32029 (Accession NP_(—)775853.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32029 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32029,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32029 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15817, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32029(Accession NP_(—)775853.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32029.

FLJ33298 (Accession NP_(—)775907.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33298 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33298,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33298 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10479, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33298(Accession NP_(—)775907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33298.

FLJ33610 (Accession NP_(—)775968.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ33610 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ33610,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ33610 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2606, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ33610(Accession NP_(—)775968.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ33610.

FLJ35838 (Accession NP_(—)775803.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35838 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35838,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35838 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6529, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35838(Accession NP_(—)775803.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35838.

FLJ36576 (Accession NP_(—)775793.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36576 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36576,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36576 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8645, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36576(Accession NP_(—)775793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36576.

FLJ37318 (Accession NP_(—)689799.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ37318 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ37318,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ37318 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5684, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ37318(Accession NP_(—)689799.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ37318.

FLJ38608 (Accession NP_(—)694947.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38608 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38608,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38608 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5277, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38608(Accession NP_(—)694947.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38608.

FLJ39117 (Accession NP_(—)689577.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39117 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39117,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39117 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8551, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39117(Accession NP_(—)689577.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39117.

FLJ40160 (Accession NP_(—)775755.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ40160 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40160,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40160 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14835, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40160(Accession NP_(—)775755.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ40160.

Forkhead box d2 (FOXD2, Accession NP_(—)004465.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXD2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FOXD2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXD2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box d2(FOXD2, Accession NP_(—)004465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FOXD2.

FRABIN (Accession NP_(—)640334.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FRABIN BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FRABIN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FRABIN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6720, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FRABIN (AccessionNP_(—)640334.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FRABIN.

FRCP2 (Accession NP_(—)715637.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FRCP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FRCP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FRCP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9651, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of FRCP2 (AccessionNP_(—)715637.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FRCP2.

Follistatin-like 1 (FSTL1, Accession NP_(—)009016.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FSTL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FSTL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FSTL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17836, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Follistatin-like1 (FSTL1, Accession NP_(—)009016.1), a gene which may modulate theaction of some growth factors on cell proliferation and differentiation.and therefore may be associated with Rheumatoid arthritis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofRheumatoid arthritis, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FSTL1.

The function of FSTL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM279.1. G2A (AccessionNP_(—)037477.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. G2A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by G2A, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of G2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18565, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of G2A (AccessionNP_(—)037477.1), a gene which may mediate some of the effects ofextracellular atp on insulin secretion. and therefore may be associatedwith Autoimmune disease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Autoimmune disease, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with G2A.

The function of G2A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Grb2-associatedbinding protein 3 (GAB3, Accession NP_(—)542179.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAB3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GAB3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAB3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14391, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Grb2-associatedbinding protein 3 (GAB3, Accession NP_(—)542179.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GAB3.

Glutamine-fructose-6-phosphate transaminase 2 (GFPT2, AccessionNP_(—)005101.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GFPT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GFPT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GFPT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12066, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition ofGlutamine-fructose-6-phosphate transaminase 2 (GFPT2, AccessionNP_(—)005101.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GFPT2.

G protein-coupled receptor 87 (GPR87, Accession NP_(—)076404.2) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR87BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GPR87, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGPR87 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11836, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 87 (GPR87, Accession NP_(—)076404.2), a gene which plays a rolein cell communication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GPR87.

The function of GPR87 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM588.1. G protein-coupledreceptor, family c, group 5, member c (GPRC5C, Accession NP_(—)061123.2)is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPRC5CBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GPRC5C, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of GPRC5C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8211,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor, family c, group 5, member c (GPRC5C, AccessionNP_(—)061123.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GPRC5C.

G protein pathway suppressor 2 (GPS2, Accession NP_(—)004480.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPS2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GPS2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GPS2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13607, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of G protein pathwaysuppressor 2 (GPS2, Accession NP_(—)004480.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPS2.

Guanylate kinase 1 (GUK1, Accession NP_(—)000849.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GUK1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby GUK1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GUK1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11774, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Guanylate kinase1 (GUK1, Accession NP_(—)000849.1), a gene which converts GMP to GTP aspart of the cGMP cycle and essential for recycling gmp and indirectly,cgmp. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GUK1.

The function of GUK1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM849.1. Histone deacetylase 1(HDAC1, Accession NP_(—)004955.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HDAC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HDAC1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HDAC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Histonedeacetylase 1 (HDAC1, Accession NP_(—)004955.2), a gene which isresponsible for the deacetylation of lysine residues on the n-terminalpart of the core histones (h2a, h2b, h3 and h4) which plays an importantrole in transcriptional regulation, cell cycle progression anddevelopmental events. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HDAC1.

The function of HDAC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM445.2. Hedgehog interactingprotein (HHIP, Accession NP_071920.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HHIP BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HHIP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HHIP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:842, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Hedgehoginteracting protein (HHIP, Accession NP_(—)071920.1), a gene which isinvolved in many fundamental processes in embryonic development,including anteroposterior patterns of limbs and regulation of left-rightasymmetry. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HHIP.

The function of HHIP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM700.1. Heterogeneous nuclearribonucleoprotein h3 (2h9) (HNRPH3, Accession NP_(—)036339.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HNRPH3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HNRPH3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HNRPH3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13944, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Heterogeneousnuclear ribonucleoprotein h3 (2h9) (HNRPH3, Accession NP_036339.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HNRPH3.

Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein h3 (2h9) (HNRPH3, AccessionNP_(—)067676.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HNRPH3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HNRPH3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HNRPH3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13944, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Heterogeneousnuclear ribonucleoprotein h3 (2h9) (HNRPH3, Accession NP_067676.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HNRPH3.

Homeo box a1 (HOXA1, Accession NP_(—)705873.1) is another GAM8297 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HOXA1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HOXA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18845, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box a1(HOXA1, Accession NP_(—)705873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HOXA1.

Hydroxysteroid (11-beta) dehydrogenase 2 (HSD11B2, AccessionNP_(—)000187.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HSD11B2 BINDING SITE1 and HSD11B2 BINDING SITE2 are target bindingsites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by HSD11B2,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSD11B2 BINDING SITE1 andHSD11B2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:13964 and SEQ ID:15068respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Hydroxysteroid(11-beta) dehydrogenase 2 (HSD11B2, Accession NP_(—)000187.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HSD11B2.

Heat shock 70 kda protein 5 (glucose-regulated protein, 78 kda) (HSPA5,Accession NP_(—)005338.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HSPA5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPA5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPA5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12356, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Heat shock 70 kdaprotein 5 (glucose-regulated protein, 78 kda) (HSPA5, AccessionNP_(—)005338.1), a gene which is involved in the folding and assembly ofproteins in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HSPA5.

The function of HSPA5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Interferon-inducedprotein with tetratricopeptide repeats 2 (IFIT2, AccessionNP_(—)001538.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IFIT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by IFIT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of IFIT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13164, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition ofInterferon-induced protein with tetratricopeptide repeats 2 (IFIT2,Accession NP_001538.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with IFIT2.

Interleukin 17d (IL17D, Accession NP_(—)612141.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL17D BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby IL17D, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL17D BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1766, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 17d(IL17D, Accession NP_(—)612141.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IL17D.

Interleukin 8 receptor, alpha (IL8RA, Accession NP_(—)000625.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL8RABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by IL8RA, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofIL8RA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1110, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 8receptor, alpha (IL8RA, Accession NP_(—)000625.1), a gene which is thereceptor to interleukin-8, which is a powerful neutrophils chemotacticfactor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IL8RA.

The function of IL8RA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM680.1. Insulin receptorsubstrate 3-like (IRS3L, Accession XP_(—)295210.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IRS3L BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby IRS3L, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IRS3L BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14904, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Insulin receptorsubstrate 3-like (IRS3L, Accession XP_(—)295210.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IRS3L.

Jade-1 (Accession NP_(—)079176.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. Jade-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Jade-1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Jade-1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7801, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Jade-1 (AccessionNP_(—)079176.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith Jade-1.

Potassium voltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 6(KCNA6, Accession NP_(—)002226.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KCNA6 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNA6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNA6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12111, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, member 6 (KCNA6,Accession NP_(—)002226.1), a gene which mediates the voltage-dependentpotassium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KCNA6.

The function of KCNA6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. KCNIP4 (AccessionNP_(—)671711.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNIP4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KCNIP4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KCNIP4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KCNIP4 (AccessionNP_(—)671711.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KCNIP4.

KIAA0040 (Accession NP_(—)055471.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0040 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0040,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0040 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1670, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0040(Accession NP_(—)055471.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0040.

KIAA0125 (Accession NP_(—)055607.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0125 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0125,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0125 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5670, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0125(Accession NP_(—)055607.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0125.

KIAA0265 (Accession XP_(—)045954.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0265 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0265,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0265 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7732, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0265(Accession XP_(—)045954.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0265.

KIAA0295 (Accession XP_(—)042833.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0295 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0295,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0295 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12348, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0295(Accession XP_(—)042833.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0295.

KIAA0296 (Accession NP_(—)055514.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0296 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0296,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0296 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19626, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0296(Accession NP_(—)055514.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0296.

KIAA0377 (Accession NP_(—)055474.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0377 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0377,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0377 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4379, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0377(Accession NP_(—)055474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0377.

KIAA0657 (Accession XP_(—)051017.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0657 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0657,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0657 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15617, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0657(Accession XP_(—)051017.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0657.

KIAA0795 (Accession NP_(—)079286.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0795 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0795,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0795 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0795(Accession NP_(—)079286.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0795.

KIAA0953 (Accession XP_(—)039733.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0953 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0953,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0953 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4538, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0953(Accession XP_(—)039733.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0953.

KIAA1010 (Accession XP_(—)050742.5) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1010 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1010,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1010 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19015, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1010(Accession XP_(—)050742.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1010.

KIAA1069 (Accession XP_(—)042635.3) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1069 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1069,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1069 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5233, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1069(Accession XP_(—)042635.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1069.

KIAA1126 (Accession XP_(—)050325.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1126 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1126,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1126 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18824, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1126(Accession XP_(—)050325.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1126.

KIAA1198 (Accession NP_(—)065765.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1198 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1198,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1198 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12870, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1198(Accession NP_(—)065765.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1198.

KIAA1271 (Accession XP_(—)045472.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1271 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1271,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1271 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11062, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1271(Accession XP_(—)045472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1271.

KIAA1322 (Accession NP_(—)065824.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1322 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1322,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1322 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6018, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1322(Accession NP_(—)065824.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1322.

KIAA1328 (Accession XP_(—)029429.4) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1328 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1328,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1328 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11039, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1328(Accession XP_(—)029429.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1328.

KIAA1372 (Accession XP_(—)290527.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1372 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1372,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1372 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11705, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1372(Accession XP_(—)290527.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1372.

KIAA1798 (Accession XP_(—)027074.3) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1798 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1798,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1798 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8257, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1798(Accession XP_(—)027074.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1798.

KIAA1937 (Accession XP_(—)057107.3) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1937 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1937,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1937 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15618, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1937(Accession XP_(—)057107.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1937.

KIAA1999 (Accession XP_(—)114447.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1999 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1999,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1999 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7678, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1999(Accession XP_(—)114447.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1999.

Kinesin heavy chain member 2 (KIF2, Accession NP_(—)004511.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIF2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KIF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4157, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Kinesin heavychain member 2 (KIF2, Accession NP_(—)004511.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KIF2.

Kallikrein 10 (KLK10, Accession NP_(—)002767.2) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLK10 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by KLK10, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KLK10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17457, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Kallikrein 10(KLK10, Accession NP_(—)002767.2), a gene which has a tumor-suppressorrole in breast and prostate cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KLK10.

The function of KLK10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. Kallikrein 10 (KLK10,Accession NP_(—)665895.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KLK10 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KLK10, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KLK10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17457, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Kallikrein 10(KLK10, Accession NP_(—)665895.1), a gene which has a tumor-suppressorrole in breast and prostate cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with KLK10.

The function of KLK10 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. Karyopherin alpha 3(importin alpha 4) (KPNA3, Accession NP_(—)002258.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KPNA3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby KPNA3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KPNA3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3939, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Karyopherin alpha3 (importin alpha 4) (KPNA3, Accession NP_(—)002258.1), a gene whichseems to act as a cytosolic receptor for both simple and bipartite nlsmotifs. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with KPNA3.

The function of KPNA3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.1. Keratin 8 (KRT8,Accession NP_(—)002264.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. KRT8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KRT8, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KRT8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9986, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Keratin 8 (KRT8,Accession NP_(—)002264.1), a gene which may form intermediate filaments;type II keratin, member of a family of structural proteins and thereforemay be associated with Cirrhosis, cryptogenic. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Cirrhosis,cryptogenic, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KRT8.

The function of KRT8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM374.2. Lag1 longevityassurance homolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (LASS1, Accession NP_(—)067090.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LASS1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by LASS1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLASS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8142, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Lag1 longevityassurance homolog 1 (s. cerevisiae) (LASS1, Accession NP_(—)067090.1), agene which may mediate cell differentiation events during embryonicdevelopment. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LASS1.

The function of LASS1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Leucine-rich repeatlgi family, member 3 (LGI3, Accession NP_(—)644807.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LGI3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby LGI3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LGI3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:566, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Leucine-richrepeat lgi family, member 3 (LGI3, Accession NP_(—)644807.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LGI3.

Lim and senescent cell antigen-like domains 1 (LIMS1, AccessionNP_(—)004978.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LIMS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LIMS1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LIMS1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9951, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Lim and senescentcell antigen-like domains 1 (LIMS1, Accession NP_(—)004978.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LIMS1.

LOC114987 (Accession NP_(—)660284.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC114987 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC114987, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC114987 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7181, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC114987(Accession NP_(—)660284.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC114987.

LOC115219 (Accession XP_(—)055499.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115219 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115219, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115219 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12944, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC115219(Accession XP_(—)055499.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115219.

LOC121301 (Accession XP_(—)062574.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC121301 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC121301, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC121301 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18517, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC121301(Accession XP_(—)062574.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC121301.

LOC122664 (Accession NP_(—)776245.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC122664 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC122664, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC122664 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10278, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC122664(Accession NP_(—)776245.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC122664.

LOC126616 (Accession XP_(—)059059.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC126616 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC126616, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC126616 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC126616(Accession XP_(—)059059.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC126616.

LOC127540 (Accession XP_(—)059164.6) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC127540 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC127540, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC127540 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8397, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC127540(Accession XP_(—)059164.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC127540.

LOC136345 (Accession XP_(—)072455.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC136345 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC136345, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC136345 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12191, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC136345(Accession XP_(—)072455.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC136345.

LOC139201 (Accession XP_(—)208439.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC139201 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC139201, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC139201 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC139201(Accession XP_(—)208439.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC139201.

LOC143458 (Accession NP_(—)777562.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC143458 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC143458, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC143458 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10575, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC143458(Accession NP_(—)777562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC143458.

LOC145828 (Accession XP_(—)096879.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145828 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145828, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145828 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7193, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC145828(Accession XP_(—)096879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145828.

LOC147991 (Accession XP_(—)085993.3) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147991 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147991, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147991 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9617, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC147991(Accession XP_(—)085993.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147991.

LOC149420 (Accession NP_(—)690048.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149420 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149420, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149420 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8650, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC149420(Accession NP_(—)690048.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149420.

LOC149703 (Accession XP_(—)097719.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149703 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149703, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149703 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18798, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC149703(Accession XP_(—)097719.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149703.

LOC150763 (Accession XP_(—)086996.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150763 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150763, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150763 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18707, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC150763(Accession XP_(—)086996.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150763.

LOC151154 (Accession XP_(—)098008.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151154 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151154, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151154 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:798, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC151154(Accession XP_(—)098008.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151154.

LOC151178 (Accession XP_(—)087117.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151178 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151178, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151178 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4822, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC151178(Accession XP_(—)087117.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151178.

LOC153516 (Accession NP_(—)612500.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153516 BINDING SITE1 and LOC153516BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC153516, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153516BINDING SITE1 and LOC153516 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7669 andSEQ ID:9799 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC153516(Accession NP_(—)612500.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153516.

LOC155008 (Accession XP_(—)088116.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155008 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155008, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155008 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7006, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC155008(Accession XP_(—)088116.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155008.

LOC155032 (Accession XP_(—)098647.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC155032 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC155032, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC155032 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12191, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC155032(Accession XP_(—)098647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC155032.

LOC158014 (Accession XP_(—)088442.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158014 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158014, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158014 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13911, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC158014(Accession XP_(—)088442.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158014.

LOC158062 (Accession XP_(—)098861.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158062 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158062, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158062 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6216, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC158062(Accession XP_(—)098861.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158062.

LOC158436 (Accession XP_(—)098942.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158436 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158436, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158436 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17142, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC158436(Accession XP_(—)098942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158436.

LOC159121 (Accession XP_(—)099028.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC159121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC159121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC159121 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC159121(Accession XP_(—)099028.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC159121.

LOC168667 (Accession XP_(—)166592.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC168667 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC168667, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC168667 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1796, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC168667(Accession XP_(—)166592.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC168667.

LOC197322 (Accession NP_(—)777577.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC197322 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC197322, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC197322 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16515, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC197322(Accession NP_(—)777577.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC197322.

LOC200197 (Accession XP_(—)114148.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200197 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200197, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200197 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9656, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC200197(Accession XP_(—)114148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200197.

LOC202024 (Accession XP_(—)114422.3) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC202024 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC202024, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC202024 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5326, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC202024(Accession XP_(—)114422.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC202024.

LOC219347 (Accession XP_(—)167564.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219347 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219347, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219347 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9192, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC219347(Accession XP_(—)167564.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219347.

LOC220686 (Accession XP_(—)167540.4) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220686 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220686, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220686 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10547, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC220686(Accession XP_(—)167540.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220686.

LOC221061 (Accession XP_(—)167709.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221061 BINDING SITE1 and LOC221061BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC221061, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221061BINDING SITE1 and LOC221061 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:19881 andSEQ ID:6759 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC221061(Accession XP_(—)167709.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221061.

LOC221405 (Accession XP_(—)168138.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221405 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221405, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221405 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8039, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC221405(Accession XP_(—)168138.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221405.

LOC253017 (Accession XP_(—)171068.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253017 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253017, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253017 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18869, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC253017(Accession XP_(—)171068.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253017.

LOC253392 (Accession XP_(—)172857.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253392 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253392, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253392 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8311, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC253392(Accession XP_(—)172857.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253392.

LOC254111 (Accession XP_(—)171440.3) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC254111 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC254111, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC254111 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5139, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC254111(Accession XP_(—)171440.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC254111.

LOC255167 (Accession XP_(—)173156.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255167 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255167, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255167 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7969, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC255167(Accession XP_(—)173156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255167.

LOC255975 (Accession XP_(—)171083.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255975 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255975, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255975 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3149, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC255975(Accession XP_(—)171083.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255975.

LOC256905 (Accession XP_(—)173031.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256905 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256905, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256905 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18153, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC256905(Accession XP_(—)173031.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256905.

LOC257085 (Accession XP_(—)173226.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC257085 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC257085, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC257085 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11089, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC257085(Accession XP_(—)173226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC257085.

LOC283046 (Accession XP_(—)208495.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283046 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283046, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283046 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7748, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC283046(Accession XP_(—)208495.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283046.

LOC283073 (Accession XP_(—)210880.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283073 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283073, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283073 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6474, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC283073(Accession XP_(—)210880.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283073.

LOC283168 (Accession XP_(—)210910.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283168 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283168, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283168 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7758, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC283168(Accession XP_(—)210910.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283168.

LOC283205 (Accession XP_(—)210941.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283205 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283205, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283205 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12493, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC283205(Accession XP_(—)210941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283205.

LOC283271 (Accession XP_(—)208600.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283271 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283271, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283271 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17415, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC283271(Accession XP_(—)208600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283271.

LOC283274 (Accession XP_(—)210957.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283274 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283274, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283274 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC283274(Accession XP_(—)210957.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283274.

LOC283376 (Accession XP_(—)211002.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283376 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283376, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283376 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17261, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC283376(Accession XP_(—)211002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283376.

LOC283532 (Accession XP_(—)208096.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283532 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283532, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283532 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6241, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC283532(Accession XP_(—)208096.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283532.

LOC283534 (Accession XP_(—)211083.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283534 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283534, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283534 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16651, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC283534(Accession XP_(—)211083.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283534.

LOC283744 (Accession XP_(—)208817.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283744 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283744, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283744 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8051, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC283744(Accession XP_(—)208817.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283744.

LOC283776 (Accession XP_(—)211196.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283776 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283776, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283776 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9843, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC283776(Accession XP_(—)211196.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283776.

LOC283778 (Accession XP_(—)211199.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283778 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283778, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283778 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13762, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC283778(Accession XP_(—)211199.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283778.

LOC283841 (Accession XP_(—)211227.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283841 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283841, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283841 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10880, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC283841(Accession XP_(—)211227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283841.

LOC283932 (Accession NP_(—)787097.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283932 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283932, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283932 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10210, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC283932(Accession NP_(—)787097.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283932.

LOC284015 (Accession XP_(—)210324.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284015 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284015, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284015 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14152, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC284015(Accession XP_(—)210324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284015.

LOC284061 (Accession XP_(—)211318.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284061 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284061, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284061 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6093, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC284061(Accession XP_(—)211318.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284061.

LOC284080 (Accession XP_(—)211322.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284080 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284080, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284080 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:875, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC284080(Accession XP_(—)211322.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284080.

LOC284095 (Accession XP_(—)211324.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284095 BINDING SITE1 and LOC284095BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC284095, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284095BINDING SITE1 and LOC284095 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:812 and SEQID:3574 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC284095(Accession XP_(—)211324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284095.

LOC284113 (Accession XP_(—)209021.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284113 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8034, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC284113(Accession XP_(—)209021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284113.

LOC284133 (Accession XP_(—)211346.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284133 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284133, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284133 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7562, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC284133(Accession XP_(—)211346.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284133.

LOC284252 (Accession XP_(—)209091.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284252 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284252, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284252 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17032, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC284252(Accession XP_(—)209091.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284252.

LOC284613 (Accession XP_(—)209289.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284613 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284613, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284613 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6319, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC284613(Accession XP_(—)209289.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284613.

LOC284642 (Accession XP_(—)208231.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284642 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284642, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284642 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1268, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC284642(Accession XP_(—)208231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284642.

LOC284667 (Accession XP_(—)010647.5) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284667 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC284667, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC284667 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16211, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC284667(Accession XP_(—)010647.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284667.

LOC284732 (Accession XP_(—)211608.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284732 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284732, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284732 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9135, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC284732(Accession XP_(—)211608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284732.

LOC284930 (Accession XP_(—)211692.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284930 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284930, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284930 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11674, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC284930(Accession XP_(—)211692.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284930.

LOC285033 (Accession XP_(—)211739.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285033 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285033, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285033 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13545, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC285033(Accession XP_(—)211739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285033.

LOC285052 (Accession XP_(—)211751.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285052 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285052, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285052 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC285052(Accession XP_(—)211751.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285052.

LOC285152 (Accession XP_(—)211783.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285152 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285152, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285152 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20164, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC285152(Accession XP_(—)211783.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285152.

LOC285397 (Accession XP_(—)211876.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285397 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285397, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285397 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5993, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC285397(Accession XP_(—)211876.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285397.

LOC285467 (Accession XP_(—)211907.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285467 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285467, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285467 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19782, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC285467(Accession XP_(—)211907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285467.

LOC285488 (Accession XP_(—)211914.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285488 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285488, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285488 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15176, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC285488(Accession XP_(—)211914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285488.

LOC285638 (Accession XP_(—)209693.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285638 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285638, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285638 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12828, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC285638(Accession XP_(—)209693.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285638.

LOC285708 (Accession XP_(—)209729.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285708 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285708, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285708 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1780, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC285708(Accession XP_(—)209729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285708.

LOC285843 (Accession XP_(—)212034.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285843 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285843, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285843 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:679, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC285843(Accession XP_(—)212034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285843.

LOC286044 (Accession XP_(—)212150.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286044 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286044, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286044 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5140, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC286044(Accession XP_(—)212150.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286044.

LOC286055 (Accession XP_(—)210815.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286055 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286055, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286055 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4656, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC286055(Accession XP_(—)210815.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286055.

LOC286059 (Accession XP_(—)212156.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286059 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286059, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286059 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8210, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC286059(Accession XP_(—)212156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286059.

LOC286402 (Accession XP_(—)208415.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286402 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286402, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286402 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10137, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC286402(Accession XP_(—)208415.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286402.

LOC286532 (Accession XP_(—)210093.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286532 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286532, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286532 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4342, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC286532(Accession XP_(—)210093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286532.

LOC338817 (Accession XP_(—)290588.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338817 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338817, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338817 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC338817(Accession XP_(—)290588.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338817.

LOC338913 (Accession XP_(—)292272.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338913 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338913, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338913 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4981, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC338913(Accession XP_(—)292272.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338913.

LOC339154 (Accession XP_(—)294832.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339154 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339154, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339154 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC339154(Accession XP_(—)294832.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339154.

LOC339287 (Accession XP_(—)290800.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339287 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339287, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339287 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19822, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC339287(Accession XP_(—)290800.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339287.

LOC339400 (Accession XP_(—)294926.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339400 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339400, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339400 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2239, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC339400(Accession XP_(—)294926.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339400.

LOC339445 (Accession XP_(—)291487.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14065, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC339445(Accession XP_(—)291487.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339445.

LOC339458 (Accession XP_(—)290911.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339458 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339458, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339458 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11960, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC339458(Accession XP_(—)290911.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339458.

LOC339887 (Accession XP_(—)295094.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339887 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339887, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339887 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11787, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC339887(Accession XP_(—)295094.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339887.

LOC339942 (Accession XP_(—)295107.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339942 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339942, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339942 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1575, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC339942(Accession XP_(—)295107.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339942.

LOC339978 (Accession XP_(—)295116.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339978 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339978, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339978 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9814, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC339978(Accession XP_(—)295116.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339978.

LOC341333 (Accession XP_(—)296117.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC341333 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC341333, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC341333 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18471, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC341333(Accession XP_(—)296117.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC341333.

LOC341867 (Accession XP_(—)292256.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC341867 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC341867, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC341867 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17370, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC341867(Accession XP_(—)292256.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC341867.

LOC342490 (Accession XP_(—)296905.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342490 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342490, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342490 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5255, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC342490(Accession XP_(—)296905.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342490.

LOC342663 (Accession XP_(—)297028.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC342663 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC342663, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC342663 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7400, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC342663(Accession XP_(—)297028.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC342663.

LOC343141 (Accession XP_(—)291421.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC343141 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC343141, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC343141 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3845, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC343141(Accession XP_(—)291421.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC343141.

LOC343532 (Accession XP_(—)291629.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC343532 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC343532, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC343532 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7356, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC343532(Accession XP_(—)291629.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC343532.

LOC345422 (Accession XP_(—)298768.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC345422 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC345422, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC345422 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19581, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC345422(Accession XP_(—)298768.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC345422.

LOC346351 (Accession XP_(—)299473.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346351 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC346351, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346351 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13991, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC346351(Accession XP_(—)299473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346351.

LOC346430 (Accession XP_(—)299501.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC346430 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC346430, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC346430 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2854, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC346430(Accession XP_(—)299501.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC346430.

LOC348155 (Accession XP_(—)211219.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348155 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348155, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348155 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2548, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC348155(Accession XP_(—)211219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348155.

LOC348525 (Accession XP_(—)300778.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348525 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348525, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348525 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11960, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC348525(Accession XP_(—)300778.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348525.

LOC348600 (Accession XP_(—)300790.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348600 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348600, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348600 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10547, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC348600(Accession XP_(—)300790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348600.

LOC349079 (Accession XP_(—)302954.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349079 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349079, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349079 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17698, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC349079(Accession XP_(—)302954.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349079.

LOC349213 (Accession XP_(—)303002.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349213 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349213, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349213 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9993, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC349213(Accession XP_(—)303002.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349213.

LOC349262 (Accession XP_(—)303011.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349262 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349262, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349262 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14405, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC349262(Accession XP_(—)303011.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349262.

LOC349269 (Accession XP_(—)303012.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349269 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349269, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349269 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14405, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC349269(Accession XP_(—)303012.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349269.

LOC349288 (Accession XP_(—)300476.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349288 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349288, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349288 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14140, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC349288(Accession XP_(—)300476.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349288.

LOC349291 (Accession XP_(—)303017.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349291 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349291, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349291 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14405, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC349291(Accession XP_(—)303017.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349291.

LOC349408 (Accession XP_(—)303044.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349408 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349408, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349408 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2271, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC349408(Accession XP_(—)303044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349408.

LOC350598 (Accession XP_(—)304238.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350598 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350598, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350598 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3074, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC350598(Accession XP_(—)304238.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350598.

LOC51063 (Accession NP_(—)057000.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51063 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51063,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51063 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17350, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC51063(Accession NP_(—)057000.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51063.

LOC90768 (Accession NP_(—)849160.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90768 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by LOC90768, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90768BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4499, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC90768(Accession NP_(—)849160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90768.

LOC92606 (Accession XP_(—)046097.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92606 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92606,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92606 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1231, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC92606(Accession XP_(—)046097.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92606.

LOC93082 (Accession NP_(—)612406.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93082 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93082,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93082 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16872, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LOC93082(Accession NP_(—)612406.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93082.

LYRIC (Accession NP_(—)848927.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LYRIC BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by LYRIC, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LYRICBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7749, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LYRIC (AccessionNP_(—)848927.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LYRIC.

LYRIC (Accession XP_(—)043070.5) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LYRIC BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by LYRIC, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LYRICBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7749, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of LYRIC (AccessionXP_(—)043070.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LYRIC.

Mad, mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 7 (drosophila) (MADH7,Accession NP_(—)005895.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MADH7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MADH7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MADH7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7744, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Mad, mothersagainst decapentaplegic homolog 7 (drosophila) (MADH7, AccessionNP_005895.1), a gene which may affect transcription in response toTGF-beta superfamily signaling pathway, inhibits BMP/Smad1 (MADH1)signaling and therefore may be associated with Scleroderma. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofScleroderma, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MADH7.

The function of MADH7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM354.1. Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase 3 (MAP2K3, Accession NP_(—)002747.2) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAP2K3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by MAP2K3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof MAP2K3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7679, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase 3 (MAP2K3, Accession NP_(—)002747.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP2K3.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase-activated protein kinase 3 (MAPKAPK3,Accession NP_(—)004626.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MAPKAPK3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAPKAPK3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPKAPK3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1041, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase-activated protein kinase 3 (MAPKAPK3, AccessionNP_(—)004626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPKAPK3.

Mutated in colorectal cancers (MCC, Accession NP_(—)002378.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MCC BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MCC, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCCBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5308, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Mutated incolorectal cancers (MCC, Accession NP_(—)002378.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MCC.

MDA5 (Accession NP_(—)071451.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MDA5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MDA5, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MDA5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15518, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MDA5 (AccessionNP_(—)071451.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MDA5.

Mesoderm development candidate 1 (MESDC1, Accession NP_(—)072088.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MESDC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MESDC1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMESDC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17738, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Mesodermdevelopment candidate 1 (MESDC1, Accession NP_(—)072088.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MESDC1.

MGC10646 (Accession NP_(—)116082.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10646 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10646,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10646 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8894, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC10646(Accession NP_(—)116082.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10646.

MGC10818 (Accession NP_(—)085045.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10818 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC10818,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10818 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2986, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC10818(Accession NP_(—)085045.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10818.

MGC10981 (Accession NP_(—)116043.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC10981 BINDING SITE1 and MGC10981BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC10981, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC10981BINDING SITE1 and MGC10981 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:5612 and SEQID:1625 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC10981(Accession NP_(—)116043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC10981.

MGC12904 (Accession NP_(—)112496.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12904 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12904,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12904 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6475, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC12904(Accession NP_(—)112496.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12904.

MGC12966 (Accession NP_(—)116095.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC12966 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC12966,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC12966 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4628, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC12966(Accession NP_(—)116095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC12966.

MGC13047 (Accession NP_(—)116098.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC13047 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC13047,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC13047 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13016, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC13047(Accession NP_(—)116098.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC13047.

MGC14832 (Accession NP_(—)115715.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14832 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14832,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14832 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11725, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC14832(Accession NP_(—)115715.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14832.

MGC16291 (Accession NP_(—)116159.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC16291 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16291,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16291 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1591, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC16291(Accession NP_(—)116159.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC16291.

MGC16638 (Accession NP_(—)777593.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC16638 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC16638,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC16638 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13782, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC16638(Accession NP_(—)777593.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC16638.

MGC20460 (Accession NP_(—)444271.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC20460 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC20460,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC20460 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14116, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC20460(Accession NP_(—)444271.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC20460.

MGC2452 (Accession NP_(—)116033.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC2452 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC2452,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC2452 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10266, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC2452(Accession NP_(—)116033.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC2452.

MGC26706 (Accession NP_(—)689794.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC26706 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC26706,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC26706 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5445, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC26706(Accession NP_(—)689794.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC26706.

MGC3067 (Accession NP_(—)077271.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3067 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3067,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3067 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13227, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC3067(Accession NP_(—)077271.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3067.

MGC33182 (Accession NP_(—)660204.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33182 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33182,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33182 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17019, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC33182(Accession NP_(—)660204.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33182.

MGC33202 (Accession NP_(—)775811.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC33202 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC33202,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC33202 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17059, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC33202(Accession NP_(—)775811.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC33202.

MGC39696 (Accession NP_(—)689984.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC39696 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC39696,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39696 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13115, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC39696(Accession NP_(—)689984.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC39696.

MGC40053 (Accession NP_(—)689796.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40053 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40053,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40053 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16179, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC40053(Accession NP_(—)689796.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40053.

MGC45408 (Accession NP_(—)689502.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC45408 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC45408,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC45408 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2651, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC45408(Accession NP_(—)689502.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC45408.

MGC45840 (Accession NP_(—)775855.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC45840 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC45840,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC45840 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC45840(Accession NP_(—)775855.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC45840.

MGC4737 (Accession NP_(—)113654.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC4737 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4737,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4737 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4951, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC4737(Accession NP_(—)113654.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC4737.

MGC4796 (Accession NP_(—)114406.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC4796 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MGC4796, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4796BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4380, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC4796(Accession NP_(—)114406.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC4796.

MGC5391 (Accession NP_(—)116129.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC5391 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5391,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5391 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13373, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC5391(Accession NP_(—)116129.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC5391.

MGC5508 (Accession NP_(—)076997.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC5508 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5508,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5508 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4031, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MGC5508(Accession NP_(—)076997.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC5508.

MIRO-2 (Accession NP_(—)620124.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MIRO-2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MIRO-2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MIRO-2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10083, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MIRO-2 (AccessionNP_(—)620124.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MIRO-2.

Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1,Accession NP_(—)631941.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MLC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMLC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1467, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Megalencephalicleukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1, AccessionNP_(—)631941.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MLC1.

Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1,Accession NP_(—)055981.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MLC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMLC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MLC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1467, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Megalencephalicleukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts 1 (MLC1, AccessionNP_(—)055981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MLC1.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein s27 (MRPS27, Accession NP_055899.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPS27BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPS27, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPS27 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15026, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein s27 (MRPS27, Accession NP_(—)055899.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPS27.

MSTP028 (Accession NP_(—)114160.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MSTP028 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MSTP028,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSTP028 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2725, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of MSTP028(Accession NP_(—)114160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MSTP028.

Methylene tetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase (nad+ dependent),methenyltetrahydrofolate cyclohydrolase (MTHFD2, AccessionNP_(—)006627.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MTHFD2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTHFD2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MTHFD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11949, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Methylenetetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase (nad+ dependent),methenyltetrahydrofolate cyclohydrolase (MTHFD2, AccessionNP_(—)006627.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTHFD2.

Mucin 6, gastric (MUC6, Accession XP_(—)290540.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MUC6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MUC6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MUC6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5705, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Mucin 6, gastric(MUC6, Accession XP_(—)290540.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MUC6.

Myosin id (MYO1D, Accession XP_(—)050041.4) is another GAM8297 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYO1D BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMYO1D, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYO1D BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12931, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Myosin id (MYO1D,Accession XP_(—)050041.4), a gene which is an unconventional myosin.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MYO1D.

The function of MYO1D and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM227.1. Myosin iiia (MYO3A,Accession NP_(—)059129.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MYO3A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYO3A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYO3A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9274, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Myosin iiia(MYO3A, Accession NP_(—)059129.2), a gene which may have a role inphotoreceptor function and/or maintenance. and therefore is associatedwith Deafness, autosomal recessive 30. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Deafness, autosomalrecessive 30, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MYO3A.

The function of MYO3A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1195.1. Myozenin 2 (MYOZ2,Accession NP_057683.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. MYOZ2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MYOZ2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MYOZ2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7556, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Myozenin 2(MYOZ2, Accession NP_(—)057683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with MYOZ2.

Neuron navigator 3 (NAV3, Accession NP_(—)055718.2) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NAV3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NAV3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NAV3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5758, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Neuron navigator3 (NAV3, Accession NP_(—)055718.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NAV3.

Norrie disease (pseudoglioma) (NDP, Accession NP_(—)000257.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NDP BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by NDP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NDPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17354, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Norrie disease(pseudoglioma) (NDP, Accession NP_(—)000257.1), a gene which may beinvolved in a pathway that regulates neural cell differentiation andproliferation and therefore is associated with Norrie disease (nd),familial exudative vitreoretinopathy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Norrie disease (nd),familial exudative vitreoretinopathy, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NDP.

The function of NDP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM206.1. Neuropilin (nrp) andtolloid (tll)-like 1 (NETO1, Accession NP_(—)620552.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NETO1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NETO1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NETO1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3758, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Neuropilin (nrp)and tolloid (tll)-like 1 (NETO1, Accession NP_(—)620552.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NETO1.

Nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in b-cellsinhibitor-like 1 (NFKBIL1, Accession NP_(—)004998.2) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NFKBIL1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NFKBIL1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NFKBIL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7331, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear factor ofkappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in b-cells inhibitor-like 1(NFKBIL1, Accession NP_(—)004998.2), a gene which is similar to the Ikappa B family of proteins and contains ankyrin repeats. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NFKBIL1.

The function of NFKBIL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM500.1. Natural killer-tumorrecognition sequence (NKTR, Accession NP_(—)005376.2) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NKTR BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NKTR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NKTR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4907, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Naturalkiller-tumor recognition sequence (NKTR, Accession NP_(—)005376.2), agene which is involved in the function of nk cells. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NKTR.

The function of NKTR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM467.2. NLI-IF (AccessionNP_(—)067021.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NLI-IF BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NLI-IF, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NLI-IF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15666, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of NLI-IF (AccessionNP_(—)067021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NLI-IF.

Niemann-pick disease, type c2 (NPC2, Accession NP_(—)006423.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NPC2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by NPC2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NPC2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14591, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Niemann-pickdisease, type c2 (NPC2, Accession NP_(—)006423.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NPC2.

NSG-X (Accession NP_(—)055226.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NSG-X BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NSG-X,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NSG-X BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of NSG-X (AccessionNP_(—)055226.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NSG-X.

Neurexophilin 3 (NXPH3, Accession NP_(—)009156.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NXPH3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NXPH3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NXPH3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12898, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Neurexophilin 3(NXPH3, Accession NP_(—)009156.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NXPH3.

NYD-SP11 (Accession NP_(—)114157.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. NYD-SP11 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NYD-SP11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NYD-SP11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9259, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of NYD-SP11(Accession NP_(—)114157.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with NYD-SP11.

2′-5′-oligoadenylate synthetase 3, 100 kda (OAS3, AccessionNP_(—)006178.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. OAS3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OAS3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OAS3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3720, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of2′-5′-oligoadenylate synthetase 3, 100 kda (OAS3, AccessionNP_(—)006178.1), a gene which may play a role in mediating resistance tovirus infection, control of cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with OAS3.

The function of OAS3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Purinergic receptorp2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 1 (P2RX1, Accession NP_(—)002549.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. P2RX1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by P2RX1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofP2RX1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2491, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Purinergicreceptor p2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 1 (P2RX1, AccessionNP_(—)002549.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith P2RX1.

Protocadherin 11 x-linked (PCDH11X, Accession NP_(—)116751.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH11X BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDH11X, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDH11X BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11504, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 11x-linked (PCDH11X, Accession NP_(—)116751.1), a gene which is thought toplay a fundamental role in cell-cell recognition essential for thesegmental development and function of the central nervous system.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDH11X.

The function of PCDH11X and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.2. Protocadherin 11x-linked (PCDH11X, Accession NP_(—)116750.1) is another GAM8297 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH11X BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by PCDH11X, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDH11XBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11504, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 11x-linked (PCDH11X, Accession NP_(—)116750.1), a gene which is thought toplay a fundamental role in cell-cell recognition essential for thesegmental development and function of the central nervous system.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDH11X.

The function of PCDH11X and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.2. Protocadherin 11y-linked (PCDH11Y, Accession NP_(—)116755.1) is another GAM8297 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH11Y BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by PCDH11Y, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDH11YBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11504, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 11y-linked (PCDH11Y, Accession NP_(—)116755.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCDH11Y.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily a, 1 (PCDHGA1, Accession NP_061735.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHGA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3215, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 1 (PCDHGA1, Accession NP_(—)061735.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA1.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily a, 10 (PCDHGA10, Accession NP_(—)061736.1)is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA10BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA10, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHGA10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3215, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 10 (PCDHGA10, Accession NP_(—)061736.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA10.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily a, 11 (PCDHGA11, Accession NP_(—)061737.1)is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA11BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHGA11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 11 (PCDHGA11, Accession NP_(—)061737.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA11.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily a, 11 (PCDHGA11, Accession NP_(—)114481.1)is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA11BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA11,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHGA11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 11 (PCDHGA11, Accession NP_(—)114481.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA11.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily a, 12 (PCDHGA12, Accession NP_(—)003726.1)is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA12,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHGA12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 12 (PCDHGA12, Accession NP_(—)003726.1), a gene whichpotential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA12.

The function of PCDHGA12 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Protocadherin gammasubfamily a, 2 (PCDHGA2, Accession NP_(—)061738.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDHGA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3215, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 2 (PCDHGA2, Accession NP_(—)061738.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA2.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily a, 3 (PCDHGA3, Accession NP_061739.2) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHGA3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3215, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 3 (PCDHGA3, Accession NP_(—)061739.2), a gene whichis a potential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA3.

The function of PCDHGA3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Protocadherin gammasubfamily a, 4 (PCDHGA4, Accession NP_(—)061740.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDHGA4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3215, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 4 (PCDHGA4, Accession NP_(—)061740.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA4.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily a, 5 (PCDHGA5, Accession NP_061741.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHGA5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3215, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 5 (PCDHGA5, Accession NP_(—)061741.1), a gene whichis a potential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA5.

The function of PCDHGA5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Protocadherin gammasubfamily a, 6 (PCDHGA6, Accession NP_(—)061742.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PCDHGA6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHGA6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 6 (PCDHGA6, Accession NP_(—)061742.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA6.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily a, 7 (PCDHGA7, Accession NP_061743.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA7, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PCDHGA7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 7 (PCDHGA7, Accession NP_(—)061743.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA7.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily a, 8 (PCDHGA8, Accession NP_114477.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA8BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGA8, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PCDHGA8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 8 (PCDHGA8, Accession NP_(—)114477.1), a gene whichis a potential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA8.

The function of PCDHGA8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Protocadherin gammasubfamily a, 9 (PCDHGA9, Accession NP_(—)061744.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGA9 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PCDHGA9, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHGA9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily a, 9 (PCDHGA9, Accession NP_(—)061744.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGA9.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily b, 1 (PCDHGB1, Accession NP_061745.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGB1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHGB1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHGB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3215, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily b, 1 (PCDHGB1, Accession NP_(—)061745.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGB1.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily b, 2 (PCDHGB2, Accession NP_061746.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGB2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHGB2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHGB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3215, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily b, 2 (PCDHGB2, Accession NP_(—)061746.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGB2.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily b, 3 (PCDHGB3, Accession NP_061747.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGB3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHGB3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHGB3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3215, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily b, 3 (PCDHGB3, Accession NP_(—)061747.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGB3.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily b, 4 (PCDHGB4, Accession NP_003727.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGB4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHGB4, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHGB4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3215, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily b, 4 (PCDHGB4, Accession NP_(—)003727.1), a gene whichis a potential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGB4.

The function of PCDHGB4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Protocadherin gammasubfamily b, 5 (PCDHGB5, Accession NP_(—)061748.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGB5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PCDHGB5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHGB5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily b, 5 (PCDHGB5, Accession NP_(—)061748.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGB5.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily b, 6 (PCDHGB6, Accession NP_061749.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGB6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCDHGB6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PCDHGB6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3215, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily b, 6 (PCDHGB6, Accession NP_(—)061749.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGB6.

Protocadherin gamma subfamily b, 7 (PCDHGB7, Accession NP_061750.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGB7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGB7, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PCDHGB7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:3215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily b, 7 (PCDHGB7, Accession NP_(—)061750.1), a gene whichis a potential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGB7.

The function of PCDHGB7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Protocadherin gammasubfamily c, 3 (PCDHGC3, Accession NP_(—)115779.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGC3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGC3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDHGC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3215, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily c, 3 (PCDHGC3, Accession NP_(—)115779.1), a gene whichis a potential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGC3.

The function of PCDHGC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Protocadherin gammasubfamily c, 3 (PCDHGC3, Accession NP_(—)002579.2) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGC3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PCDHGC3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PCDHGC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3215, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily c, 3 (PCDHGC3, Accession NP_(—)002579.2), a gene whichis a potential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGC3.

The function of PCDHGC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Protocadherin gammasubfamily c, 4 (PCDHGC4, Accession NP_(—)061751.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGC4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PCDHGC4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHGC4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily c, 4 (PCDHGC4, Accession NP_(—)061751.1), a gene whichis a potential calcium-dependent cell-adhesion protein. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGC4.

The function of PCDHGC4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM607.2. Protocadherin gammasubfamily c, 5 (PCDHGC5, Accession NP_(—)061752.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDHGC5 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PCDHGC5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDHGC5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protocadheringamma subfamily c, 5 (PCDHGC5, Accession NP_(—)061752.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PCDHGC5.

Platelet-derived growth factor receptor, beta polypeptide (PDGFRB,Accession NP_(—)002600.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PDGFRB BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDGFRB,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDGFRB BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10084, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Platelet-derivedgrowth factor receptor, beta polypeptide (PDGFRB, AccessionNP_(—)002600.1), a gene which Platelet-derived growth factor receptorbeta chain; tyrosine kinase receptor. and therefore may be associatedwith Chronic myeloproliferative diseases. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Chronicmyeloproliferative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PDGFRB.

The function of PDGFRB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM579.1. Pelota homolog(drosophila) (PELO, Accession NP_057030.2) is another GAM8297 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PELO BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPELO, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PELO BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2948, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Pelota homolog(drosophila) (PELO, Accession NP_(—)057030.2), a gene which may has arole in spermatogenesis, mitotic division, and patterning. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PELO.

The function of PELO and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM702.1. Prohibitin (PHB,Accession NP_(—)002625.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PHB BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PHB, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PHB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9136, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Prohibitin (PHB,Accession NP_(—)002625.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PHB.

Polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (PIGR, Accession NP_(—)002635.2) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIGR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PIGR, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIGRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15327, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Polymericimmunoglobulin receptor (PIGR, Accession NP_(—)002635.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PIGR.

Pim-2 oncogene (PIM2, Accession NP_(—)006866.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIM2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PIM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12815, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Pim-2 oncogene(PIM2, Accession NP_(—)006866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PIM2.

Pleiomorphic adenoma gene 1 (PLAG1, Accession NP_(—)002646.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLAG1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PLAG1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLAG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12375, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Pleiomorphicadenoma gene 1 (PLAG1, Accession NP_(—)002646.1), a gene which containsa zinc finger domain. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PLAG1.

The function of PLAG1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. PP2CE (AccessionNP_(—)640338.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PP2CE BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PP2CE, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PP2CE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6865, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of PP2CE (AccessionNP_(—)640338.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PP2CE.

Phosphatidic acid phosphatase type 2b (PPAP2B, Accession NP_803133.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPAP2BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPAP2B, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPAP2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4950,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Phosphatidic acidphosphatase type 2b (PPAP2B, Accession NP_(—)803133.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPAP2B.

Phosphatidic acid phosphatase type 2b (PPAP2B, Accession NP_003704.3) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPAP2BBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPAP2B, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PPAP2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4950,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Phosphatidic acidphosphatase type 2b (PPAP2B, Accession NP_(—)003704.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PPAP2B.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase (cyclophilin)-like 3 (PPIL3, AccessionNP_(—)572028.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPIL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPIL3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPIL3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 3 (PPIL3, Accession NP_(—)572028.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPIL3.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase (cyclophilin)-like 3 (PPIL3, AccessionNP_(—)115861.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPIL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPIL3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPIL3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 3 (PPIL3, Accession NP_(—)115861.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPIL3.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase (cyclophilin)-like 3 (PPIL3, AccessionNP_(—)570981.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPIL3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPIL3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPIL3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2401, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 3 (PPIL3, Accession NP_(—)570981.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPIL3.

Protein phosphatase 1f (pp2c domain containing) (PPM1F, AccessionNP_(—)055449.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPM1F BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPM1F, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPM1F BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13090, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1f (pp2c domain containing) (PPM1F, AccessionNP_(—)055449.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPM1F.

Pr domain containing 1, with znf domain (PRDM1, Accession NP_001189.1)is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRDM1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PRDM1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPRDM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6451, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Pr domaincontaining 1, with znf domain (PRDM1, Accession NP_(—)001189.1), a genewhich may be involved in transcriptional regulation and is critical forcommitment to a plasma cell fate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PRDM1.

The function of PRDM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM2205.1. Prion protein 2(dublet) (PRND, Accession NP_(—)036541.1) is another GAM8297 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRND BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPRND, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRND BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:937, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Prion protein 2(dublet) (PRND, Accession NP_(—)036541.1), a gene which is similar toprion protein PRNP. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRND.

The function of PRND and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM116.1. PRO0149 (AccessionNP_(—)054836.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRO0149 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0149, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PRO0149 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7715, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of PRO0149(Accession NP_(—)054836.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0149.

Prostein (Accession NP_(—)149093.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. Prostein BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Prostein,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Prostein BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10314, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Prostein(Accession NP_(—)149093.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with Prostein.

Periaxin (PRX, Accession NP_(—)066007.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRX BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13569, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Periaxin (PRX,Accession NP_(—)066007.1), a gene which seems to be required formaintenance of peripheral nerve myelin sheath. may have a role inaxon-glial interactions, possibly by interacting with the cytoplasmicdomains of integral membrane proteins such as myelin- associatedglycoprotein in the periaxonal regions of the schwann cell plasmamembrane. may have a role in the early phases of myelin deposition andtherefore is associated with Dejerine-sottas neuropathy, autosomalrecessive. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Dejerine-sottas neuropathy, autosomalrecessive, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withPRX.

The function of PRX and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Pleckstrin homology,sec7 and coiled/coil domains 1(cytohesin 1) (PSCD1, AccessionNP_(—)059430.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PSCD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PSCD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSCD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20040, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Pleckstrinhomology, sec7 and coiled/coil domains 1(cytohesin 1) (PSCD1, AccessionNP_(—)059430.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PSCD1.

Pleckstrin homology, sec7 and coiled/coil domains 1(cytohesin 1) (PSCD1,Accession NP_(—)004753.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PSCD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PSCD1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PSCD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20040, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Pleckstrinhomology, sec7 and coiled/coil domains 1(cytohesin 1) (PSCD1, AccessionNP_(—)004753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PSCD1.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase type iva, member 1 (PTP4A1, AccessionNP_(—)003454.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTP4A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTP4A1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTP4A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7509, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase type iva, member 1 (PTP4A1, Accession NP_(—)003454.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTP4A1.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, u (PTPRU, AccessionNP_(—)573439.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRU BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRU,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRU BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, u (PTPRU, Accession NP_(—)573439.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRU.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, u (PTPRU, AccessionNP_(—)573438.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRU BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRU,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRU BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, u (PTPRU, Accession NP_(—)573438.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRU.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, u (PTPRU, AccessionNP_(—)005695.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRU BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRU,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRU BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3003, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, u (PTPRU, Accession NP_(—)005695.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRU.

PYC1 (Accession NP_(—)690865.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PYC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PYC1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PYC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15258, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of PYC1 (AccessionNP_(—)690865.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PYC1.

RAB-R (Accession NP_(—)006067.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAB-R BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAB-R,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB-R BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14904, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of RAB-R (AccessionNP_(—)006067.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAB-R.

Retinoic acid induced 1 (RAI1, Accession NP_(—)109590.2) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAI1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by RAI1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof RAI1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5307, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Retinoic acidinduced 1 (RAI1, Accession NP_(—)109590.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RAI1.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739580.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739580.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739579.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739579.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)055552.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)055552.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Rna binding motif protein 3 (RBM3, Accession NP_(—)006734.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBM3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RBM3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RBM3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9588, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Rna binding motifprotein 3 (RBM3, Accession NP_(—)006734.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RBM3.

RDH-E2 (Accession NP_(—)620419.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RDH-E2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RDH-E2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RDH-E2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6845, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of RDH-E2 (AccessionNP_(—)620419.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RDH-E2.

Ras-like, estrogen-regulated, growth-inhibitor (RERG, AccessionNP_(—)116307.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RERG BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RERG, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RERG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16494, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Ras-like,estrogen-regulated, growth-inhibitor (RERG, Accession NP_(—)116307.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RERG.

RGL (Accession NP_(—)055964.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RGL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RGL, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RGL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5364, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of RGL (AccessionNP_(—)055964.2), a gene which is involved in nucleotide exchange factor.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RGL.

The function of RGL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Regulator of g-proteinsignalling 11 (RGS11, Accession NP_(—)003825.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS11 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RGS11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RGS11 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2788, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 11 (RGS11, Accession NP_(—)003825.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS11.

Ring finger protein 7 (RNF7, Accession NP_(—)055060.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNF7 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RNF7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1071, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein 7 (RNF7, Accession NP_(—)055060.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RNF7.

Roundabout, axon guidance receptor, homolog 1 (drosophila) (ROBO1,Accession NP_(—)598334.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ROBO1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ROBO1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ROBO1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17266, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Roundabout, axonguidance receptor, homolog 1 (drosophila) (ROBO1, AccessionNP_(—)598334.1), a gene which is an axon guidance receptor. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ROBO1.

The function of ROBO1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM67.2. Ryanodine receptor 1(skeletal) (RYR1, Accession NP_(—)000531.1) is another GAM8297 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RYR1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRYR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RYR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5163, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Ryanodinereceptor 1 (skeletal) (RYR1, Accession NP_(—)000531.1), a gene whichacts as a calcium release channel of sarcoplasmic reticulum andtherefore may be associated with Malignant hyperthermia (mh) and ofcentral core disease of muscle (ccd). mh. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Malignanthyperthermia (mh) and of central core disease of muscle (ccd). mh, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with RYR1.

The function of RYR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1975.2. SARM1 (AccessionNP_(—)055892.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SARM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SARM1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SARM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3114, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of SARM1 (AccessionNP_(—)055892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SARM1.

Syndecan 3 (n-syndecan) (SDC3, Accession NP_(—)055469.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SDC3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SDC3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SDC3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2696, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Syndecan 3(n-syndecan) (SDC3, Accession NP_(—)055469.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SDC3.

SEF (Accession NP_(—)060033.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SEF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEF, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SEF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2366, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of SEF (AccessionNP_(—)060033.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SEF.

Sema domain, immunoglobulin domain (ig), transmembrane domain (tm) andshort cytoplasmic domain, (semaphorin) 4f (SEMA4F, AccessionNP_(—)004254.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SEMA4F BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SEMA4F, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SEMA4F BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17986, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Sema domain,immunoglobulin domain (ig), transmembrane domain (tm) and shortcytoplasmic domain, (semaphorin) 4f (SEMA4F, Accession NP_(—)004254.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SEMA4F.

Serine (or cysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 6(SERPINB6, Accession NP_(—)004559.3) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SERPINB6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SERPINB6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERPINB6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16752, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Serine (orcysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 6 (SERPINB6,Accession NP_(—)004559.3), a gene which inhibits thrombin. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERPINB6.

The function of SERPINB6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM830.1. SH2B (AccessionNP_(—)056318.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SH2B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SH2B, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SH2B BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4036, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of SH2B (AccessionNP_(—)056318.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SH2B.

Sh3-domain binding protein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NP_(—)003014.2) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3BP2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SH3BP2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSH3BP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14484, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domainbinding protein 2 (SH3BP2, Accession NP_(—)003014.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SH3BP2.

SHAPY (Accession NP_(—)620148.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SHAPY BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SHAPY,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SHAPY BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18309, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of SHAPY (AccessionNP_(—)620148.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SHAPY.

Solute carrier family 17 (sodium phosphate), member 2 (SLC17A2,Accession NP_(—)005826.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC17A2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC17A2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC17A2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2863, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 17 (sodium phosphate), member 2 (SLC17A2, AccessionNP_(—)005826.1), a gene which is a putative type 1 sodium phosphatetransporter and therefore may be associated with Autosomally mendelianhypophosphatemias. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Autosomally mendelian hypophosphatemias, andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC17A2.

The function of SLC17A2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1975.1. Solute carrier family26 (sulfate transporter), member 1 (SLC26A1, Accession NP_(—)071325.2)is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC26A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SLC26A1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SLC26A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:8035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 26 (sulfate transporter), member 1 (SLC26A1, AccessionNP_(—)071325.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC26A1.

Solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, gaba), member 1(SLC6A1, Accession NP_(—)003033.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC6A1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC6A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC6A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2172, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, gaba), member 1 (SLC6A1,Accession NP_(—)003033.1), a gene which terminates the action of gaba byits high affinity sodium-dependent reuptake into presynaptic terminals.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC6A1.

The function of SLC6A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM969.2. SLC9A8 (AccessionXP_(—)030524.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SLC9A8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC9A8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of SLC9A8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1781, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of SLC9A8 (AccessionXP_(—)030524.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC9A8.

Son dna binding protein (SON, Accession NP_(—)115571.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SON BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by SON, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SON BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2947, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Son dna bindingprotein (SON, Accession NP_(—)115571.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SON.

Spir-1 (Accession XP_(—)290818.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. Spir-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by Spir-1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of Spir-1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18344, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Spir-1 (AccessionXP_(—)290818.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith Spir-1.

Sprouty homolog 3 (drosophila) (SPRY3, Accession NP_(—)005831.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPRY3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SPRY3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSPRY3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16967, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Sprouty homolog 3(drosophila) (SPRY3, Accession NP_(—)005831.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SPRY3.

Serine/arginine repetitive matrix 1 (SRRM1, Accession NP_005830.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRRM1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SRRM1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSRRM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4656, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Serine/argininerepetitive matrix 1 (SRRM1, Accession NP_(—)005830.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SRRM1.

SSB1 (Accession NP_(—)079382.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SSB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SSB1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SSB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8921, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of SSB1 (AccessionNP_(—)079382.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SSB1.

Synaptotagmin viii (SYT8, Accession NP_(—)612634.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYT8 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYT8, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYT8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6528, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Synaptotagminviii (SYT8, Accession NP_(—)612634.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYT8.

Tafazzin (cardiomyopathy, dilated 3a (x-linked); endocardialfibroelastosis 2; barth syndrome) (TAZ, Accession NP_(—)000107.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAZ BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TAZ, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TAZ BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:490, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Tafazzin(cardiomyopathy, dilated 3a (x-linked); endocardial fibroelastosis 2;barth syndrome) (TAZ, Accession NP_(—)000107.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TAZ.

Tafazzin (cardiomyopathy, dilated 3a (x-linked); endocardialfibroelastosis 2; barth syndrome) (TAZ, Accession NP_(—)851829.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAZ BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TAZ, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TAZ BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:490, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Tafazzin(cardiomyopathy, dilated 3a (x-linked); endocardial fibroelastosis 2;barth syndrome) (TAZ, Accession NP_(—)851829.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TAZ.

Tafazzin (cardiomyopathy, dilated 3a (x-linked); endocardialfibroelastosis 2; barth syndrome) (TAZ, Accession NP_(—)851830.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAZ BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TAZ, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TAZ BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:490, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Tafazzin(cardiomyopathy, dilated 3a (x-linked); endocardial fibroelastosis 2;barth syndrome) (TAZ, Accession NP_(—)851830.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TAZ.

Tafazzin (cardiomyopathy, dilated 3a (x-linked); endocardialfibroelastosis 2; barth syndrome) (TAZ, Accession NP_(—)851828.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAZ BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TAZ, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TAZ BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:490, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Tafazzin(cardiomyopathy, dilated 3a (x-linked); endocardial fibroelastosis 2;barth syndrome) (TAZ, Accession NP_(—)851828.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TAZ.

Tafazzin (cardiomyopathy, dilated 3a (x-linked); endocardialfibroelastosis 2; barth syndrome) (TAZ, Accession NP_(—)851831.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TAZ BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TAZ, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TAZ BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:490, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Tafazzin(cardiomyopathy, dilated 3a (x-linked); endocardial fibroelastosis 2;barth syndrome) (TAZ, Accession NP_(—)851831.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TAZ.

Tbc1 domain family, member 4 (TBC1D4, Accession NP_(—)055647.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TBC1D4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TBC1D4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTBC1D4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:748, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Tbc1 domainfamily, member 4 (TBC1D4, Accession NP_(—)055647.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TBC1D4.

T-box 6 (TBX6, Accession NP_(—)004599.2) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TBX6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TBX6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBX6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6888, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of T-box 6 (TBX6,Accession NP_(—)004599.2), a gene which is a probable transcriptionalregulator involved in developmental processes. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TBX6.

The function of TBX6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM59.1. T-box 6 (TBX6,Accession NP_(—)542936.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TBX6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byTBX6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBX6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6888, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of T-box 6 (TBX6,Accession NP_(—)542936.1), a gene which is a probable transcriptionalregulator involved in developmental processes. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TBX6.

The function of TBX6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM59.1. T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)036600.2) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18755, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)036600.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)055233.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18755, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)055233.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065577.2) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18755, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065577.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065575.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18755, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065575.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

Tight junction protein 2 (zona occludens 2) (TJP2, AccessionNP_(—)004808.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TJP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TJP2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TJP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15651, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Tight junctionprotein 2 (zona occludens 2) (TJP2, Accession NP_(—)004808.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TJP2.

Transmembrane protein 2 (TMEM2, Accession NP_(—)037522.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMEM2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by TMEM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMEM2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1387, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotein 2 (TMEM2, Accession NP_(—)037522.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TMEM2.

Transmembrane protease, serine 2 (TMPRSS2, Accession NP_(—)005647.2) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPRSS2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TMPRSS2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5188, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotease, serine 2 (TMPRSS2, Accession NP_(—)005647.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TMPRSS2.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 1b (TNFRSF1B,Accession NP_(—)001057.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF1B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF1B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11026, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 1b (TNFRSF1B, AccessionNP_(—)001057.1), a gene which mediates proinflammatory cellularresponses. and therefore may be associated with Familial combinedhyperlipidemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Familial combined hyperlipidemia, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with TNFRSF1B.

The function of TNFRSF1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Translocase of outermitochondrial membrane 70 homolog a (yeast) (TOMM70A, AccessionNP_(—)055635.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TOMM70A BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TOMM70A, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TOMM70A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18168,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Translocase ofouter mitochondrial membrane 70 homolog a (yeast) (TOMM70A, AccessionNP_(—)055635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TOMM70A.

Topoisomerase (dna) ii alpha 170 kda (TOP2A, Accession NP_(—)001058.2)is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TOP2ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TOP2A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTOP2A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15250, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Topoisomerase(dna) ii alpha 170 kda (TOP2A, Accession NP_(—)001058.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TOP2A.

Tripartite motif-containing 26 (TRIM26, Accession NP_(—)003440.1) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM26BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TRIM26, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTRIM26 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6153, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 26 (TRIM26, Accession NP_(—)003440.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM26.

TRIPIN (Accession NP_(—)689737.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRIPIN BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRIPIN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIPIN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13987, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of TRIPIN (AccessionNP_(—)689737.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIPIN.

Tubby homolog (mouse) (TUB, Accession NP_(—)813977.1) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TUB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TUB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4633, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Tubby homolog(mouse) (TUB, Accession NP_(—)813977.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TUB.

Tubby homolog (mouse) (TUB, Accession NP_(—)003311.2) is another GAM8297target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TUB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TUB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TUBBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4633, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Tubby homolog(mouse) (TUB, Accession NP_(—)003311.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TUB.

Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, AccessionNP_(—)071887.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UBE2V1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by UBE2V1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UBE2V1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8584, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, AccessionNP_(—)071887.1), a gene which may play a role in signaling for DNArepair. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withUBE2V1.

The function of UBE2V1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Ubiquitin-conjugatingenzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, Accession NP_(—)003340.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBE2V1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by UBE2V1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof UBE2V1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8584, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, AccessionNP_(—)003340.1), a gene which may play a role in signaling for DNArepair. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withUBE2V1.

The function of UBE2V1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Ubiquitin-conjugatingenzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, Accession NP_(—)068823.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UBE2V1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by UBE2V1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof UBE2V1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8584, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2 variant 1 (UBE2V1, AccessionNP_(—)068823.1), a gene which may play a role in signaling for DNArepair. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withUBE2V1.

The function of UBE2V1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. UEV3 (AccessionNP_(—)060784.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UEV3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UEV3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UEV3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10736, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of UEV3 (AccessionNP_(—)060784.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UEV3.

Unc-5 homolog b (c. elegans) (UNC5C, Accession NP_(—)003719.2) isanother GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UNC5CBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by UNC5C, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofUNC5C BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8079, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Unc-5 homolog b(c. elegans) (UNC5C, Accession NP_(—)003719.2), a gene which is aputative receptor for netrin, which is involved in axon guidance.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with UNC5C.

The function of UNC5C and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM190.1. Uroporphyrinogen iiisynthase (congenital erythropoietic porphyria) (UROS, AccessionNP_(—)000366.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UROS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UROS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UROS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1029, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Uroporphyrinogeniii synthase (congenital erythropoietic porphyria) (UROS, AccessionNP_(—)000366.1), a gene which is the fourth enzyme in heme biosynthesispathway and therefore is associated with Congenital erythropoieticporphyria (cep). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Congenital erythropoietic porphyria (cep),and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with UROS.

The function of UROS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM264.1. Vimentin (VIM,Accession NP_(—)003371.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VIM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VIM, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of VIM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14629, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Vimentin (VIM,Accession NP_(—)003371.1), a gene which is the class-iii intermediatefilaments found in various non-epithelial cells. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with VIM.

The function of VIM and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM3533.1. VIP32 (AccessionNP_(—)068378.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. VIP32 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VIP32, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of VIP32 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14426, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of VIP32 (AccessionNP_(—)068378.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VIP32.

Wnt1 inducible signaling pathway protein 1 (WISP1, AccessionNP_(—)003873.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WISP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WISP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WISP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2051, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Wnt1 induciblesignaling pathway protein 1 (WISP1, Accession NP_(—)003873.1), a genewhich is a member of connective tissue growth factor family.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WISP1.

The function of WISP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM629.1. Zinc finger protein282 (ZNF282, Accession NP_(—)003566.1) is another GAM8297 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF282 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ZNF282, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF282BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11281, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 282 (ZNF282, Accession NP_(—)003566.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF282.

Zinc finger protein 282 (ZNF282, Accession XP_(—)114578.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF282 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF282, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF282 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11281, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 282 (ZNF282, Accession XP_(—)114578.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF282.

Zinc finger protein 337 (ZNF337, Accession NP_(—)056470.1) is anotherGAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF337 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF337, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF337BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5587, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 337 (ZNF337, Accession NP_(—)056470.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF337.

Zinc finger protein 76 (expressed in testis) (ZNF76, AccessionNP_(—)003418.2) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZNF76 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF76, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZNF76 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14384, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 76 (expressed in testis) (ZNF76, Accession NP_(—)003418.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF76.

Zinc finger protein, subfamily 1a, 1 (ikaros) (ZNFN1A1, AccessionNP_(—)006051.1) is another GAM8297 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZNFN1A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNFN1A1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ZNFN1A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1221, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8297 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:367.

Another function of GAM8297 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein, subfamily 1a, 1 (ikaros) (ZNFN1A1, Accession NP_006051.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8297 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNFN1A1.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 8358 (GAM8358), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM8358 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM8358 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM8358 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM8358 gene encodes a GAM8358 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM8358 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:189, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM8358 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM8358 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM8358 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM8358 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:189, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM8358folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM8358 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA is designated SEQID:255, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM8358 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM8358 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM8358target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM8358 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM8358 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM8358 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM8358 target RNA into GAM8358 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM8358 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM8358 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM8358 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM8358 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM8358 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM8358 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM8358 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM8358 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

(Accession NP_(—)061052.1) is a GAM8358 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BINDING SITE, designatedSEQ ID:11587, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

A function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of (AccessionNP_061052.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith .

Alpha-1-b glycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. A1BG BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by A1BG, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of A1BGBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18906, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Alpha-1-bglycoprotein (A1BG, Accession NP_(—)570602.2), a gene which a plasmaprotein of unknown function. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with A1BG.

The function of A1BG and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Atp-binding cassette,sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 3 (ABCC3, Accession NP_(—)064422.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABCC3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCC3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABCC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12771,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 3 (ABCC3, AccessionNP_(—)064422.1), a gene which may act as an inducible transporter in thebiliary and intestinal excretion of organic anions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCC3.

The function of ABCC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Atp-binding cassette,sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 3 (ABCC3, Accession NP_(—)003777.2) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABCC3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCC3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABCC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12771,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 3 (ABCC3, AccessionNP_(—)003777.2), a gene which may act as an inducible transporter in thebiliary and intestinal excretion of organic anions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCC3.

The function of ABCC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. Atp-binding cassette,sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 3 (ABCC3, Accession NP_(—)064421.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ABCC3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABCC3, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of ABCC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12771,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Atp-bindingcassette, sub-family c (cftr/mrp), member 3 (ABCC3, AccessionNP_(—)064421.1), a gene which may act as an inducible transporter in thebiliary and intestinal excretion of organic anions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCC3.

The function of ABCC3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.2. ACATE2 (AccessionNP_(—)036464.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ACATE2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACATE2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ACATE2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11855, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of ACATE2 (AccessionNP_(—)036464.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ACATE2.

Arp1 actin-related protein 1 homolog a, centractin alpha (yeast)(ACTR1A, Accession NP_(—)005727.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ACTR1A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ACTR1A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ACTR1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19684, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Arp1actin-related protein 1 homolog a, centractin alpha (yeast) (ACTR1A,Accession NP_(—)005727.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ACTR1A.

Adenosine deaminase, rna-specific (ADAR, Accession NP_(—)056656.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAR BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ADAR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ADAR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12787, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Adenosinedeaminase, rna-specific (ADAR, Accession NP_(—)056656.1), a gene whichconverts adenosine to inosine in double-stranded RNA. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAR.

The function of ADAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM175.1. Adenosine deaminase,rna-specific (ADAR, Accession NP_(—)001102.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAR BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by ADAR, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADARBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12787, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Adenosinedeaminase, rna-specific (ADAR, Accession NP_(—)001102.1), a gene whichconverts adenosine to inosine in double-stranded RNA. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAR.

The function of ADAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM175.1. Adenosine deaminase,rna-specific (ADAR, Accession NP_(—)056655.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADAR BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by ADAR, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ADARBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12787, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Adenosinedeaminase, rna-specific (ADAR, Accession NP_(—)056655.1), a gene whichconverts adenosine to inosine in double-stranded RNA. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ADAR.

The function of ADAR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM175.1. Adenylate kinase 2(AK2, Accession NP_(—)037543.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AK2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byAK2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AK2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1267, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate kinase2 (AK2, Accession NP_(—)037543.1), a gene which essential formaintenance and cell growth. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AK2.

The function of AK2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM385.2. A kinase (prka) anchorprotein 6 (AKAP6, Accession NP_(—)004265.3) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AKAP6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAKAP6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AKAP6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19508, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of A kinase (prka)anchor protein 6 (AKAP6, Accession NP_(—)004265.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AKAP6.

ALEX1 (Accession NP_(—)057692.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ALEX1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ALEX1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALEX1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14775, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of ALEX1 (AccessionNP_(—)057692.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ALEX1.

Angiomotin (AMOT, Accession NP_(—)573572.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AMOT BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byAMOT, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AMOT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13810, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Angiomotin (AMOT,Accession NP_(—)573572.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with AMOT.

Annexin a13 (ANXA13, Accession NP_(—)004297.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ANXA13 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byANXA13, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ANXA13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17250, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Annexin a13(ANXA13, Accession NP_(—)004297.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ANXA13.

Adaptor-related protein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit (AP3S2, AccessionNP_(—)005820.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AP3S2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AP3S2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP3S2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3119, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 3, sigma 2 subunit (AP3S2, Accession NP_(—)005820.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP3S2.

APM1 (Accession NP_(—)004788.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APM1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of APM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12520, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of APM1 (AccessionNP_(—)004788.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APM1.

APPL (Accession NP_(—)036228.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APPL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APPL, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of APPL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1547, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of APPL (AccessionNP_(—)036228.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APPL.

Androgen receptor (dihydrotestosterone receptor; testicularfeminization; spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy; kennedy disease) (AR,Accession NP_(—)000035.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. AR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AR, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of AR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6654, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Androgen receptor(dihydrotestosterone receptor; testicular feminization; spinal andbulbar muscular atrophy; kennedy disease) (AR, AccessionNP_(—)000035.2), a gene which are involved in the regulation ofeukaryotic gene expression and affect cellular proliferation anddifferentiation in target tissues. and therefore is associated withAndrogen insensitivity syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Androgen insensitivitysyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withAR.

The function of AR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. BHD (AccessionNP_(—)653207.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BHD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BHD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BHD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13544, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of BHD (AccessionNP_(—)653207.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BHD.

B lymphoma mo-mlv insertion region (mouse) (BMI1, AccessionNP_(—)005171.4) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BMI1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BMI1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BMI1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19346, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of B lymphoma mo-mlvinsertion region (mouse) (BMI1, Accession NP_(—)005171.4). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BMI1.

Brf1 homolog, subunit of rna polymerase iii transcription initiationfactor iiib (s. cerevisiae) (BRF1, Accession NP_(—)663718.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRF1 BINDING SITE1and BRF1 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRF1, correspondingto target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BRF1 BINDING SITE1 and BRF1 BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:674 and SEQ ID:13302 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Brf1 homolog,subunit of rna polymerase iii transcription initiation factor iiib (s.cerevisiae) (BRF1, Accession NP_(—)663718.1), a gene which is a generalactivator of RNA polymerase III. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BRF1.

The function of BRF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM140.1. Brf1 homolog, subunitof rna polymerase iii transcription initiation factor iiib (s.cerevisiae) (BRF1, Accession NP_(—)663734.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRF1 BINDING SITE1 and BRF1 BINDINGSITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by BRF1, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BRF1 BINDING SITE1 and BRF1 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:13302 and SEQ ID:3850 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Brf1 homolog,subunit of rna polymerase iii transcription initiation factor iiib (s.cerevisiae) (BRF1, Accession NP_(—)663734.1), a gene which is a generalactivator of RNA polymerase III. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with BRF1.

The function of BRF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM140.1. Btb (poz) domaincontaining 5 (BTBD5, Accession NP_(—)060128.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTBD5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byBTBD5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BTBD5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9813, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Btb (poz) domaincontaining 5 (BTBD5, Accession NP_(—)060128.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BTBD5.

BTBD9 (Accession NP_(—)689946.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BTBD9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BTBD9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BTBD9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9655, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of BTBD9 (AccessionNP_(—)689946.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BTBD9.

Butyrophilin, subfamily 1, member a1 (BTN1A1, Accession NP_(—)001723.1)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BTN1A1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by BTN1A1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofBTN1A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19954, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Butyrophilin,subfamily 1, member a1 (BTN1A1, Accession NP_(—)001723.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with BTN1A1.

BZRAP1 (Accession NP_(—)004749.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BZRAP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BZRAP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BZRAP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2350, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of BZRAP1 (AccessionNP_(—)004749.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BZRAP1.

c-MIR (Accession NP_(—)659458.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. c-MIR BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by c-MIR,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of c-MIR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6685, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of c-MIR (AccessionNP_(—)659458.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith c-MIR.

C10orf6 (Accession NP_(—)060591.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C10orf6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by C10orf6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C10orf6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14001, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of C10orf6(Accession NP_(—)060591.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C10orf6.

Chromosome 11 open reading frame 11 (C11orf11, Accession NP_(—)006124.1)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C11orf11BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C11orf11, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C11orf11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11350, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 11open reading frame 11 (C11orf11, Accession NP_(—)006124.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C11orf11.

Chromosome 11 open reading frame 14 (C11orf14, Accession NP_(—)065696.1)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C11orf14BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C11orf14, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C11orf14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19991, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 11open reading frame 14 (C11orf14, Accession NP_(—)065696.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C11orf14.

C14orf58 (Accession NP_(—)060261.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf58 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf58,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf58 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of C14orf58(Accession NP_(—)060261.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf58.

C14orf73 (Accession XP_(—)040910.3) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf73 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf73,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf73 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2248, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of C14orf73(Accession XP_(—)040910.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf73.

C14orf94 (Accession NP_(—)060285.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf94 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf94,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf94 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10799, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of C14orf94(Accession NP_(—)060285.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf94.

Chromosome 18 open reading frame 1 (C18orf1, Accession NP_(—)004329.1)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C18orf1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C18orf1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C18orf1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18134, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 18open reading frame 1 (C18orf1, Accession NP_(—)004329.1), a gene whichdisplays selective expression, regulated spatially and temporally.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C18orf1.

The function of C18orf1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM88.1. Chromosome 18 openreading frame 2 (C18orf2, Accession NP_(—)113604.1) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C18orf2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby C18orf2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C18orf2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8513, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 18open reading frame 2 (C18orf2, Accession NP_(—)113604.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C18orf2.

Chromosome 1 open reading frame 17 (C1orf17, Accession NP_(—)055916.1)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C1orf17BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C1orf17, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C1orf17 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7471, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 1 openreading frame 17 (C1orf17, Accession NP_(—)055916.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C1orf17.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 14 (C20orf14, Accession NP_(—)036601.1)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf14BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf14, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf14 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14369, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 14 (C20orf14, Accession NP_(—)036601.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf14.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 150 (C20orf150, AccessionXP_(—)037265.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf150 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf150, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf150 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1203,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 150 (C20orf150, Accession XP_(—)037265.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf150.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 166 (C20orf166, AccessionNP_(—)848558.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf166 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byC20orf166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C20orf166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15257, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 166 (C20orf166, Accession NP_(—)848558.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf166.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 166 (C20orf166, AccessionXP_(—)170976.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf166 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byC20orf166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C20orf166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15257, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 166 (C20orf166, Accession XP_(—)170976.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf166.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 177 (C20orf177, AccessionXP_(—)290955.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf177 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf177, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf177 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14749,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 177 (C20orf177, Accession XP_(—)290955.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf177.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 24 (C20orf24, Accession NP_(—)061328.1)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C20orf24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C20orf24, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C20orf24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15423, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 24 (C20orf24, Accession NP_(—)061328.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf24.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 90 (C21orf90, Accession NP_(—)694936.1)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf90BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf90, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf90 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2575, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21open reading frame 90 (C21orf90, Accession NP_(—)694936.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf90.

Chromosome 22 open reading frame 5 (C22orf5, Accession NP_(—)036396.1)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C22orf5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C22orf5, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C22orf5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8084, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 22open reading frame 5 (C22orf5, Accession NP_(—)036396.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C22orf5.

C6orf55 (Accession NP_(—)057569.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C6orf55 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C6orf55,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C6orf55 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6070, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of C6orf55(Accession NP_(—)057569.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C6orf55.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 1, alpha (CAMKK1,Accession NP_(—)115670.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8178, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 1, alpha (CAMKK1,Accession NP_(—)115670.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK1.

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 1, alpha (CAMKK1,Accession NP_(—)757343.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CAMKK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CAMKK1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CAMKK1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8178, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition ofCalcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase 1, alpha (CAMKK1,Accession NP_(—)757343.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CAMKK1.

Chemokine binding protein 2 (CCBP2, Accession NP_(—)001287.2) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCBP2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CCBP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCBP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17116, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine bindingprotein 2 (CCBP2, Accession NP_(—)001287.2), a gene which binds withrelatively high-affinity to the majority of members of thebeta-chemokine family. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CCBP2.

The function of CCBP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM377.2. Cyclin e1 (CCNE1,Accession NP_(—)476530.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CCNE1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CCNE1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNE1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6758, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin e1 (CCNE1,Accession NP_(—)476530.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CCNE1.

Cyclin e1 (CCNE1, Accession NP_(—)001229.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCNE1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CCNE1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNE1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6758, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin e1 (CCNE1,Accession NP_(—)001229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CCNE1.

Cyclin t2 (CCNT2, Accession NP_(—)001232.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCNT2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CCNT2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2221, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin t2 (CCNT2,Accession NP_(—)001232.1), a gene which is a regulatory subunit of thecyclin-dependent kinase pair (cdk9/cyclin t) complex. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCNT2.

The function of CCNT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM179.1. Cyclin t2 (CCNT2,Accession NP_(—)490595.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CCNT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CCNT2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCNT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2221, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin t2 (CCNT2,Accession NP_(—)490595.1), a gene which is a regulatory subunit of thecyclin-dependent kinase pair (cdk9/cyclin t) complex. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCNT2.

The function of CCNT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM179.1. Chemokine (c-c motif)receptor 9 (CCR9, Accession NP_(—)006632.2) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCR9 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CCR9, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCR9BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8222, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor 9 (CCR9, Accession NP_(—)006632.2), a gene which bindsbeta-chemokine family and subsequently transduces a signal by increasingthe intracellular calcium ions level. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CCR9.

The function of CCR9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM100.1. Chemokine (c-c motif)receptor 9 (CCR9, Accession NP_(—)112477.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCR9 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by CCR9, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCR9BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8222, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor 9 (CCR9, Accession NP_(—)112477.1), a gene which bindsbeta-chemokine family and subsequently transduces a signal by increasingthe intracellular calcium ions level. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CCR9.

The function of CCR9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM100.1. CCRK (AccessionNP_(—)036251.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CCRK BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CCRK,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCRK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of CCRK (AccessionNP_(—)036251.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CCRK.

CCRK (Accession NP_(—)848519.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CCRK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byCCRK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCRK BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14303, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of CCRK (AccessionNP_(—)848519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CCRK.

Cd34 antigen (CD34, Accession NP_(—)001764.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CD34 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCD34, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CD34 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18960, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Cd34 antigen(CD34, Accession NP_(—)001764.1), a gene which is a monomeric cellsurface antigen that is selectively expressed on human hematopoieticprogenitor cells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CD34.

The function of CD34 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM38.1. Cdc42 effector protein(rho gtpase binding) 2 (CDC42EP2, Accession NP_(—)006770.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CDC42EP2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CDC42EP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDC42EP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19471, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Cdc42 effectorprotein (rho gtpase binding) 2 (CDC42EP2, Accession NP_(—)006770.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDC42EP2.

CDK11 (Accession XP_(—)166324.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDK11 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDK11, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDK11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18586, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of CDK11 (AccessionXP_(—)166324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDK11.

CGN (Accession NP_(—)065821.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CGN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CGN, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CGN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16231, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of CGN (AccessionNP_(—)065821.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CGN.

Chordin (CHRD, Accession NP_(—)817088.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CHRD BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CHRD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHRDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18550, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Chordin (CHRD,Accession NP_(—)817088.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CHRD.

Chordin (CHRD, Accession NP_(—)817087.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CHRD BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CHRD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHRDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18550, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Chordin (CHRD,Accession NP_(—)817087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CHRD.

Carbohydrate (n-acetylglucosamine 6-o) sulfotransferase 7 (CHST7,Accession NP_(—)063939.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CHST7 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHST7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHST7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12624, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(n-acetylglucosamine 6-o) sulfotransferase 7 (CHST7, AccessionNP_(—)063939.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CHST7.

Cockayne syndrome 1 (classical) (CKN1, Accession NP_(—)000073.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CKN1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CKN1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CKN1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10649, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Cockayne syndrome1 (classical) (CKN1, Accession NP_(—)000073.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CKN1.

C-type (calcium dependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin,superfamily member 11 (CLECSF11, Accession NP_(—)569708.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLECSF11 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CLECSF11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLECSF11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16381, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of C-type (calciumdependent, carbohydrate-recognition domain) lectin, superfamily member11 (CLECSF11, Accession NP_(—)569708.1), a gene which may play a role inligand internalization and presentation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CLECSF11.

The function of CLECSF11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM571.1. CLONE25003 (AccessionNP_(—)056196.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CLONE25003 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CLONE25003, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CLONE25003 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3547,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of CLONE25003(Accession NP_(—)056196.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CLONE25003.

Contactin 2 (axonal) (CNTN2, Accession NP_(—)005067.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNTN2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CNTN2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNTN2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19963, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Contactin 2(axonal) (CNTN2, Accession NP_(—)005067.1), a gene which may play a rolein axonal growth and cell adhesion. and therefore may be associated withMalignant gliomas. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Malignant gliomas, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with CNTN2.

The function of CNTN2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.2. COBRA1 (AccessionNP_(—)056271.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. COBRA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by COBRA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of COBRA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9964, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of COBRA1 (AccessionNP_(—)056271.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COBRA1.

Collagen, type v, alpha 3 (COL5A3, Accession NP_(—)056534.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL5A3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by COL5A3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COL5A3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12577, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, type v,alpha 3 (COL5A3, Accession NP_(—)056534.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with COL5A3.

Cop9 constitutive photomorphogenic homolog subunit 7b (arabidopsis)(COPS7B, Accession NP_(—)073567.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. COPS7B BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by COPS7B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of COPS7B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10817, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Cop9 constitutivephotomorphogenic homolog subunit 7b (arabidopsis) (COPS7B, AccessionNP_(—)073567.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith COPS7B.

Crm, cramped-like (drosophila) (CRAMP1L, Accession XP_(—)034570.4) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRAMP1LBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by CRAMP1L, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CRAMP1L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8892, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Crm, cramped-like(drosophila) (CRAMP1L, Accession XP_(—)034570.4). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CRAMP1L.

Casein kinase 1, gamma 1 (CSNK1G1, Accession NP_(—)071331.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CSNK1G1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by CSNK1G1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CSNK1G1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2519, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Casein kinase 1,gamma 1 (CSNK1G1, Accession NP_(—)071331.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CSNK1G1.

CT120 (Accession NP_(—)079068.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CT120 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CT120,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CT120 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4706, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of CT120 (AccessionNP_(—)079068.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CT120.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6(CYP2B6, Accession NP_(—)000758.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CYP2B6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP2B6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CYP2B6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11117, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily iib (phenobarbital-inducible), polypeptide 6 (CYP2B6,Accession NP_(—)000758.1), a gene which oxidizes a variety ofstructurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, andxenobiotics. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CYP2B6.

The function of CYP2B6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. D12S2489E (AccessionNP_(—)031386.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. D12S2489E BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by D12S2489E, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of D12S2489E BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:712,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of D12S2489E(Accession NP_(—)031386.1), a gene which interacts in the inhibition andactivation of NK cells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with D12S2489E.

The function of D12S2489E and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM715.2. Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-like helicase homolog, s.cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_(—)085913.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DDX11 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DDX11, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DDX11BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7256, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 11 (chl1-like helicase homolog, s.cerevisiae) (DDX11, Accession NP_(—)085913.1), a gene which could be anATP-dependent DNA-binding helicase and may intervene in cell cycleregulation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DDX11.

The function of DDX11 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 20, 103 kda (DDX20, AccessionNP_(—)009135.3) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DDX20 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DDX20, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DDX20 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2897, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Dead/h(asp-glu-ala-asp/his) box polypeptide 20, 103 kda (DDX20, AccessionNP_(—)009135.3), a gene which interacts with SMN and is required forpre- mRNA splicing in the nucleus. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with DDX20.

The function of DDX20 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM869.1. DKFZp434F142(Accession NP_(—)115630.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434F142 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434F142, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434F142 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6913, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434F142(Accession NP_(—)115630.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434F142.

DKFZp434I1930 (Accession NP_(—)115631.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434I1930 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434I1930, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434I1930 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16331, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434I1930(Accession NP_(—)115631.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434I1930.

DKFZp434O0320 (Accession XP_(—)097012.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp434O0320 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp434O0320, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp434O0320 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9070, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp434O0320(Accession XP_(—)097012.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp434O0320.

DKFZp547C176 (Accession XP_(—)040799.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp547C176 BINDING SITE1 andDKFZp547C176 BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by DKFZp547C176, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DKFZp547C176 BINDING SITE1 and DKFZp547C176BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9992 and SEQ ID:13108 respectively, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp547C176(Accession XP_(—)040799.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp547C176.

DKFZP564K0322 (Accession NP_(—)114429.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564K0322 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564K0322, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564K0322 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5804, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564K0322(Accession NP_(—)114429.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564K0322.

DKFZP564O043 (Accession NP_(—)064715.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564O043 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564O043, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564O043 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15465, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564O043(Accession NP_(—)064715.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564O043.

DKFZP566C0424 (Accession NP_(—)056424.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566C0424 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566C0424, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566C0424 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8396, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566C0424(Accession NP_(—)056424.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566C0424.

DKFZP727G051 (Accession XP_(—)045308.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP727G051 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP727G051, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP727G051 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6607, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP727G051(Accession XP_(—)045308.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP727G051.

DKFZp761B0514 (Accession NP_(—)115665.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B0514 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B0514, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B0514 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3724, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B0514(Accession NP_(—)115665.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B0514.

DKFZp761E1217 (Accession NP_(—)848634.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761E1217 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761E1217, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761E1217 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1697, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761E1217(Accession NP_(—)848634.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761E1217.

DKFZp761H2121 (Accession NP_(—)612212.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761H2121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761H2121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761H2121 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7508, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761H2121(Accession NP_(—)612212.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761H2121.

DKFZp761K1423 (Accession NP_(—)060892.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761K1423 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761K1423, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761K1423 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1386, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761K1423(Accession NP_(—)060892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761K1423.

Dystrophia myotonica-protein kinase (DMPK, Accession NP_(—)004400.3) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DMPK BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by DMPK, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DMPKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2249, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Dystrophiamyotonica-protein kinase (DMPK, Accession NP_(—)004400.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DMPK.

Doublesex and mab-3 related transcription factor 2 (DMRT2, AccessionNP_(—)006548.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DMRT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DMRT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DMRT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2892, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Doublesex andmab-3 related transcription factor 2 (DMRT2, Accession NP_006548.1), agene which May be involved in male sexual development. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DMRT2.

The function of DMRT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM439.1. Dnaj (hsp40) homolog,subfamily b, member 2 (DNAJB2, Accession NP_(—)006727.2) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DNAJB2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DNAJB2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DNAJB2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:960, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Dnaj (hsp40)homolog, subfamily b, member 2 (DNAJB2, Accession NP_(—)006727.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNAJB2.

Dnaj (hsp40) homolog, subfamily c, member 8 (DNAJC8, AccessionNP_(—)055095.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DNAJC8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DNAJC8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DNAJC8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9424, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Dnaj (hsp40)homolog, subfamily c, member 8 (DNAJC8, Accession NP_(—)055095.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DNAJC8.

Dna (cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 2 (DNMT2, Accession NP_(—)788274.1)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DNMT2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DNMT2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of DNMT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5113,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 2 (DNMT2, Accession NP_(—)788274.1), agene which may mark specific sequences in the genome. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DNMT2.

The function of DNMT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM264.1. Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 2 (DNMT2, Accession NP_(—)004403.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DNMT2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DNMT2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of DNMT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5113,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 2 (DNMT2, Accession NP_(—)004403.1), agene which may mark specific sequences in the genome. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DNMT2.

The function of DNMT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM264.1. Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 2 (DNMT2, Accession NP_(—)788270.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DNMT2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DNMT2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of DNMT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5113,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 2 (DNMT2, Accession NP_(—)788270.1), agene which may mark specific sequences in the genome. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DNMT2.

The function of DNMT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM264.1. Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 2 (DNMT2, Accession NP_(—)788271.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DNMT2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DNMT2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of DNMT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5113,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 2 (DNMT2, Accession NP_(—)788271.1), agene which may mark specific sequences in the genome. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DNMT2.

The function of DNMT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM264.1. Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 2 (DNMT2, Accession NP_(—)788272.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DNMT2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DNMT2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of DNMT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5113,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 2 (DNMT2, Accession NP_(—)788272.1), agene which may mark specific sequences in the genome. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DNMT2.

The function of DNMT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM264.1. Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 2 (DNMT2, Accession NP_(—)788273.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DNMT2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DNMT2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of DNMT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5113,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Dna(cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 2 (DNMT2, Accession NP_(—)788273.1), agene which may mark specific sequences in the genome. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DNMT2.

The function of DNMT2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM264.1. DPF3 (AccessionNP_(—)036206.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DPF3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DPF3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DPF3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15008, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of DPF3 (AccessionNP_(—)036206.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DPF3.

Diptheria toxin resistance protein required for diphthamidebiosynthesis-like 2 (s. cerevisiae) (DPH2L2, Accession NP_(—)001375.2)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DPH2L2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DPH2L2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDPH2L2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14115, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Diptheria toxinresistance protein required for diphthamide biosynthesis-like 2 (s.cerevisiae) (DPH2L2, Accession NP_(—)001375.2), a gene which is requiredfor diphthamide biosynthesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DPH2L2.

The function of DPH2L2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM673.1. Dopamine receptor d5(DRD5, Accession NP_(—)000789.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DRD5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DRD5, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DRD5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14601, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Dopamine receptord5 (DRD5, Accession NP_(—)000789.1), a gene which is a dopaminereceptor. and therefore may be associated with Primary cervical dystoniaand schizophrenia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Primary cervical dystonia and schizophrenia,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with DRD5.

The function of DRD5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1571.1. Down syndromecritical region gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NP_(—)061835.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DSCR6 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DSCR6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DSCR6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3793, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Down syndromecritical region gene 6 (DSCR6, Accession NP_(—)061835.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DSCR6.

DT1P1A10 (Accession NP_(—)477511.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DT1P1A10 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DT1P1A10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DT1P1A10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15919, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of DT1P1A10(Accession NP_(—)477511.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DT1P1A10.

Dishevelled, dsh homolog 3 (drosophila) (DVL3, Accession NP_(—)004414.2)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DVL3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by DVL3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDVL3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10388, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Dishevelled, dshhomolog 3 (drosophila) (DVL3, Accession NP_(—)004414.2), a gene whichregulates cell proliferation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DVL3.

The function of DVL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. E2IG4 (AccessionNP_(—)056331.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. E2IG4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by E2IG4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of E2IG4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5803, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of E2IG4 (AccessionNP_(—)056331.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith E2IG4.

EB-1 (Accession NP_(—)690001.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EB-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byEB-1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EB-1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:571, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of EB-1 (AccessionNP_(—)690001.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EB-1.

EDEM (Accession NP_(—)055489.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. EDEM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EDEM, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of EDEM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3301, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of EDEM (AccessionNP_(—)055489.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EDEM.

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2b, subunit 5 epsilon, 82 kda(EIF2B5, Accession XP_(—)291076.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. EIF2B5 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF2B5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EIF2B5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6190, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 2b, subunit 5 epsilon, 82 kda (EIF2B5,Accession XP_(—)291076.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EIF2B5.

Ectonucleoside triphosphate diphosphohydrolase 6 (putative function)(ENTPD6, Accession NP_(—)001238.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ENTPD6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ENTPD6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ENTPD6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10345, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Ectonucleosidetriphosphate diphosphohydrolase 6 (putative function) (ENTPD6, AccessionNP_(—)001238.1), a gene which might support glycosylation reactions inthe golgi apparatus and, when released from cells, might catalyze thehydrolysis of extracellular nucleotides. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ENTPD6.

The function of ENTPD6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. Ephb4 (EPHB4, AccessionNP_(—)004435.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EPHB4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EPHB4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EPHB4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1248, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Ephb4 (EPHB4,Accession NP_(—)004435.2), a gene which receptor for members of theephrin-b family. binds to ephrin-b2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with EPHB4.

The function of EPHB4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM767.1. ERAP140 (AccessionXP_(—)059748.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ERAP140 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ERAP140, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ERAP140 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5927, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of ERAP140(Accession XP_(—)059748.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ERAP140.

Envoplakin (EVPL, Accession NP_(—)001979.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVPL BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byEVPL, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EVPL BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6608, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Envoplakin (EVPL,Accession NP_(—)001979.1), a gene which a membrane-associated protein .Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EVPL.

The function of EVPL and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM869.1. FBXW5 (AccessionNP_(—)839891.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FBXW5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by FBXW5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXW5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13135, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FBXW5 (AccessionNP_(—)839891.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXW5.

FLJ00001 (Accession XP_(—)088525.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00001 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00001,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00001 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19793, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00001(Accession XP_(—)088525.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00001.

FLJ10346 (Accession NP_(—)060535.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10346 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10346,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10346 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14374, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10346(Accession NP_(—)060535.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10346.

FLJ10539 (Accession NP_(—)060600.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10539 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10539,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10539 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11608, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10539(Accession NP_(—)060600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10539.

FLJ10980 (Accession XP_(—)035527.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10980 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10980,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10980 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6098, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10980(Accession XP_(—)035527.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10980.

FLJ11783 (Accession NP_(—)079167.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11783 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11783,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11783 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6450, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11783(Accession NP_(—)079167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11783.

FLJ12076 (Accession NP_(—)079463.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12076 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12076,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12076 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1230, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12076(Accession NP_(—)079463.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12076.

FLJ12547 (Accession NP_(—)079268.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12547 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12547,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12547 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19280, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12547(Accession NP_(—)079268.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12547.

FLJ12687 (Accession NP_(—)079193.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12687 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12687,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12687 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3627, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12687(Accession NP_(—)079193.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12687.

FLJ12800 (Accession NP_(—)075054.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12800 BINDING SITE1 through FLJ12800BINDING SITE3 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ12800, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12800BINDING SITE1 through FLJ12800 BINDING SITE3, designated SEQ ID:14600,SEQ ID:10088 and SEQ ID:7968 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12800(Accession NP_(—)075054.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12800.

FLJ12875 (Accession NP_(—)078820.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12875 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12875,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12875 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12746, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12875(Accession NP_(—)078820.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12875.

FLJ12985 (Accession NP_(—)079200.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12985 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12985,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12985 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4980, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12985(Accession NP_(—)079200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12985.

FLJ13072 (Accession XP_(—)117117.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13072 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13072,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13072 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14989, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13072(Accession XP_(—)117117.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13072.

FLJ13197 (Accession NP_(—)078890.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13197 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13197,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13197 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7714, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13197(Accession NP_(—)078890.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13197.

FLJ13639 (Accession NP_(—)078981.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13639 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13639,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13639 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9712, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13639(Accession NP_(—)078981.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13639.

FLJ13848 (Accession NP_(—)079047.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13848 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13848,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13848 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8727, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13848(Accession NP_(—)079047.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13848.

FLJ13852 (Accession NP_(—)075566.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13852 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13852,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13852 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1028, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13852(Accession NP_(—)075566.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13852.

FLJ14399 (Accession NP_(—)116169.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14399 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14399,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14399 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15886, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14399(Accession NP_(—)116169.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14399.

FLJ14816 (Accession NP_(—)116234.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14816 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14816,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14816 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14816(Accession NP_(—)116234.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14816.

FLJ20232 (Accession NP_(—)061881.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20232 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20232,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20232 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17239, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20232(Accession NP_(—)061881.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20232.

FLJ20300 (Accession NP_(—)060223.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20300 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20300,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20300 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10271, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20300(Accession NP_(—)060223.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20300.

FLJ20303 (Accession NP_(—)060225.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20303 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20303,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20303 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:952, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20303(Accession NP_(—)060225.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20303.

FLJ20508 (Accession NP_(—)060320.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20508 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20508,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20508 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2977, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20508(Accession NP_(—)060320.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20508.

FLJ20511 (Accession NP_(—)060323.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20511 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20511,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20511 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11948, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20511(Accession NP_(—)060323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20511.

FLJ20802 (Accession NP_(—)060429.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20802 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20802,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20802 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19763, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20802(Accession NP_(—)060429.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20802.

FLJ21438 (Accession XP_(—)029084.5) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ21438 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ21438,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ21438 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ21438(Accession XP_(—)029084.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ21438.

FLJ23231 (Accession NP_(—)079355.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23231 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23231,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23231 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3342, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23231(Accession NP_(—)079355.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23231.

FLJ23322 (Accession NP_(—)079231.3) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23322 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23322,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23322 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14095, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23322(Accession NP_(—)079231.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23322.

FLJ25371 (Accession NP_(—)689756.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25371 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25371,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25371 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18933, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25371(Accession NP_(—)689756.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25371.

FLJ30313 (Accession NP_(—)689970.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30313 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30313,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30313 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5561, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30313(Accession NP_(—)689970.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30313.

FLJ30634 (Accession NP_(—)694559.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30634 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30634,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30634 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3937, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30634(Accession NP_(—)694559.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30634.

FLJ31715 (Accession NP_(—)689745.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31715 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31715,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31715 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15771, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31715(Accession NP_(—)689745.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31715.

FLJ31958 (Accession NP_(—)694575.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31958 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31958,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31958 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17080, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31958(Accession NP_(—)694575.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31958.

FLJ32334 (Accession NP_(—)653166.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32334 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32334,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32334 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18443, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32334(Accession NP_(—)653166.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32334.

FLJ32796 (Accession NP_(—)705834.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32796 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32796,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32796 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6527, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32796(Accession NP_(—)705834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32796.

FLJ36666 (Accession NP_(—)689695.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ36666 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ36666,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ36666 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19178, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of FLJ36666(Accession NP_(—)689695.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ36666.

Fibromodulin (FMOD, Accession NP_(—)002014.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FMOD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byFMOD, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FMOD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1281, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Fibromodulin(FMOD, Accession NP_(—)002014.1), a gene which affects the rate offibrils formation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FMOD.

The function of FMOD and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM369.1. Forkhead box o1a(rhabdomyosarcoma) (FOXO1A, Accession NP_(—)002006.2) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXO1A BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FOXO1A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXO1A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4341, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box o1a(rhabdomyosarcoma) (FOXO1A, Accession NP_(—)002006.2), a gene which is aprobable transcription factor. and therefore may be associated withAlveolar rhabdomyosarcoma-2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma-2., andof other diseases and clinical conditions associated with FOXO1A.

The function of FOXO1A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM189.1. Fucosyltransferase 6(alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT6, Accession NP_(—)000141.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FUT6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FUT6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5232, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition ofFucosyltransferase 6 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT6, AccessionNP_000141.1), a gene which is involved in the biosynthesis of thee-selectin ligand, sialyl-lewis x. catalyzes the transfer of fucose fromgdp-beta-fucose to alpha-2,3 sialylated substrates. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FUT6.

The function of FUT6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Gamma-aminobutyric acid(gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, Accession NP_(—)068703.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GABBR1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GABBR1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GABBR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7815, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, AccessionNP_(—)068703.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GABBR1.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, AccessionNP_(—)001461.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GABBR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABBR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7815, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, AccessionNP_(—)001461.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GABBR1.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, AccessionNP_(—)068704.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GABBR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABBR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7815, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, AccessionNP_(—)068704.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GABBR1.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, AccessionNP_(—)068705.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GABBR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GABBR1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GABBR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7815, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba) b receptor, 1 (GABBR1, AccessionNP_(—)068705.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GABBR1.

GAC1 (Accession NP_(—)006329.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GAC1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GAC1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GAC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18086, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of GAC1 (AccessionNP_(—)006329.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GAC1.

GAL3ST2 (Accession NP_(—)149025.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GAL3ST2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GAL3ST2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAL3ST2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19391, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of GAL3ST2(Accession NP_(—)149025.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GAL3ST2.

GALNAC4S-6ST (Accession NP_(—)055678.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GALNAC4S-6ST BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by GALNAC4S-6ST, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGALNAC4S-6ST BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14898, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of GALNAC4S-6ST(Accession NP_(—)055678.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GALNAC4S-6ST.

GALNAC4S-6ST (Accession NP_(—)056976.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GALNAC4S-6ST BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by GALNAC4S-6ST, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGALNAC4S-6ST BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14898, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of GALNAC4S-6ST(Accession NP_(—)056976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GALNAC4S-6ST.

Udp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 3 (galnac-t3) (GALNT3, AccessionNP_(—)004473.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GALNT3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GALNT3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GALNT3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1308, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition ofUdp-n-acetyl-alpha-d-galactosamine:polypeptiden-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 3 (galnac-t3) (GALNT3, AccessionNP_(—)004473.1), a gene which initiates O-glycosylation of serine andthreonine residues. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GALNT3.

The function of GALNT3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Glycoprotein arepetitions predominant (GARP, Accession NP_(—)005503.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GARP BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GARP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GARPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18213, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein arepetitions predominant (GARP, Accession NP_(—)005503.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GARP.

Gata binding protein 4 (GATA4, Accession NP_(—)002043.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GATA4 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GATA4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GATA4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17802, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Gata bindingprotein 4 (GATA4, Accession NP_(—)002043.1), a gene which regulatesgenes critical for myocardial differentiation and function. andtherefore may be associated with Cardiac hypertrophy and sexcord-derived ovarian tumors. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Cardiac hypertrophy and sexcord-derived ovarian tumors, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with GATA4.

The function of GATA4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Gtp cyclohydrolase ifeedback regulatory protein (GCHFR, Accession NP_(—)005249.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GCHFR BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GCHFR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GCHFRBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18283, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Gtpcyclohydrolase i feedback regulatory protein (GCHFR, AccessionNP_(—)005249.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GCHFR.

Gamma-glutamyltransferase 1 (GGT1, Accession NP_(—)005256.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GGT1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GGT1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GGT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5411, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-glutamyltransferase 1 (GGT1, Accession NP_(—)005256.1), a genewhich catalyzes the transfer of the glutamyl moiety of glutathione to avariety of amino acids and dipeptide acceptors and therefore isassociated with Glutathionuria. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Glutathionuria, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with GGT1.

The function of GGT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1.Gamma-glutamyltransferase 1 (GGT1, Accession NP_(—)038265.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GGT1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GGT1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GGT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5411, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-glutamyltransferase 1 (GGT1, Accession NP_(—)038265.1), a genewhich catalyzes the transfer of the glutamyl moiety of glutathione to avariety of amino acids and dipeptide acceptors and therefore isassociated with Glutathionuria. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Glutathionuria, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with GGT1.

The function of GGT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1.Gamma-glutamyltransferase 1 (GGT1, Accession NP_(—)038347.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GGT1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GGT1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GGT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5411, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-glutamyltransferase 1 (GGT1, Accession NP_(—)038347.1), a genewhich catalyzes the transfer of the glutamyl moiety of glutathione to avariety of amino acids and dipeptide acceptors and therefore isassociated with Glutathionuria. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Glutathionuria, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with GGT1.

The function of GGT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1.Gamma-glutamyltransferase 2 (GGT2, Accession XP_(—)290331.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GGT2 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GGT2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GGT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5411, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-glutamyltransferase 2 (GGT2, Accession XP_(—)290331.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GGT2.

G protein-coupled receptor kinase-interactor 1 (GIT1, AccessionNP_(—)054749.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GIT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GIT1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GIT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:599, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor kinase-interactor 1 (GIT1, Accession NP_(—)054749.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GIT1.

G protein pathway suppressor 2 (GPS2, Accession NP_(—)004480.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPS2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GPS2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GPS2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16530, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of G protein pathwaysuppressor 2 (GPS2, Accession NP_(—)004480.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPS2.

Glutamate receptor, metabotropic 4 (GRM4, Accession NP_(—)000832.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRM4 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by GRM4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRM4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1955, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, metabotropic 4 (GRM4, Accession NP_(—)000832.1), a gene whichis mediated by a g-protein that inhibits adenylate cyclase activity.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GRM4.

The function of GRM4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. General transcriptionfactor iie, polypeptide 1, alpha 56 kda (GTF2E1, AccessionNP_(—)005504.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. GTF2E1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GTF2E1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of GTF2E1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17008, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Generaltranscription factor iie, polypeptide 1, alpha 56 kda (GTF2E1, AccessionNP_(—)005504.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GTF2E1.

Glycophorin b (includes ss blood group) (GYPB, Accession NP_(—)002091.1)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GYPBBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GYPB, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGYPB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:731, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Glycophorin b(includes ss blood group) (GYPB, Accession NP_(—)002091.1), a gene whichis a minor sialoglycoprotein in human erythrocyte membranes anddetermines the Ss blood group antigens. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GYPB.

The function of GYPB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1095.1. Glycophorin e (GYPE,Accession NP_(—)002093.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GYPE BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GYPE, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of GYPE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14090, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Glycophorin e(GYPE, Accession NP_(—)002093.1), a gene which is a minorsialoglycoprotein in human erythrocyte membranes. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GYPE.

The function of GYPE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1361.1. Huntingtin(huntington disease) (HD, Accession NP_(—)002102.2) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HD BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11900, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Huntingtin(huntington disease) (HD, Accession NP_(—)002102.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HD.

HECA (Accession NP_(—)057301.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HECA BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HECA, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HECA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2910, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of HECA (AccessionNP_(—)057301.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HECA.

Hematopoietic protein 1 (HEM1, Accession NP_(—)005328.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HEM1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HEM1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HEM1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7159, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Hematopoieticprotein 1 (HEM1, Accession NP_(—)005328.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HEM1.

Hairy/enhancer-of-split related with yrpw motif-like (HEy, AccessionNP_055386.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HEYL BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HEy, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HEYL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:781, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition ofHairy/enhancer-of-split related with yrpw motif-like (HEy, AccessionNP_(—)055386.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HEYL.

Herv-h ltr-associating 1 (HHLA1, Accession NP_(—)005703.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HHLA1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by HHLA1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HHLA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11901, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Herv-hltr-associating 1 (HHLA1, Accession NP_(—)005703.1), a gene which hasunknown function and with low similarity to a region of S. cerevisiaeWSC4. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with HHLA1.

The function of HHLA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Majorhistocompatibility complex, class ii, dr alpha (HLA-DRA, AccessionNP_(—)061984.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HLA-DRA BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HLA-DRA, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HLA-DRA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9798, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Majorhistocompatibility complex, class ii, dr alpha (HLA-DRA, AccessionNP_(—)061984.1), a gene which plays a central role in the immune systemby presenting peptides derived from extracellular proteins. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HLA-DRA.

The function of HLA-DRA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM969.1. Homeo box c13 (HOXC13,Accession NP_(—)059106.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HOXC13 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HOXC13,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXC13 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12196, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box c13(HOXC13, Accession NP_(—)059106.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HOXC13.

Histidine rich calcium binding protein (HRC, Accession NP_(—)002143.1)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HRCBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by HRC, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHRC BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7926, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Histidine richcalcium binding protein (HRC, Accession NP_(—)002143.1), a gene which isa histidine-rich calcium-binding protein. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HRC.

The function of HRC and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1722.1. Histamine receptor h1(HRH1, Accession NP_(—)000852.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HRH1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HRH1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HRH1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9207, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Histaminereceptor h1 (HRH1, Accession NP_(—)000852.1), a gene which stimulatesthe synthesis of inositol phosphate. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HRH1.

The function of HRH1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. HRI (AccessionNP_(—)055228.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HRI BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HRI, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HRI BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17628, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of HRI (AccessionNP_(—)055228.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HRI.

Heparan sulfate (glucosamine) 3-o-sulfotransferase 3b1 (HS3ST3B1,Accession NP_(—)006032.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HS3ST3B1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HS3ST3B1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HS3ST3B1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16195, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Heparan sulfate(glucosamine) 3-o-sulfotransferase 3b1 (HS3ST3B1, AccessionNP_(—)006032.1), a gene which plays a role in the generation of heparansulfate proteoglycan. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HS3ST3B1.

The function of HS3ST3B1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM354.1.Hydroxy-delta-5-steroid dehydrogenase, 3 beta- and steroiddelta-isomerase 2 (HSD3B2, Accession NP_(—)000189.1) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HSD3B2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby HSD3B2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSD3B2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3135, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition ofHydroxy-delta-5-steroid dehydrogenase, 3 beta- and steroiddelta-isomerase 2 (HSD3B2, Accession NP_(—)000189.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HSD3B2.

Inhibitor of dna binding 2, dominant negative helix-loop-helix protein(ID2, Accession NP_(—)002157.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ID2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ID2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ID2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19404, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Inhibitor of dnabinding 2, dominant negative helix-loop-helix protein (ID2, AccessionNP_(—)002157.1), a gene which may be an inhibitor of tissue-specificgene expression. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ID2.

The function of ID2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM475.2. Isocitratedehydrogenase 3 (nad+) alpha (IDH3A, Accession NP_(—)005521.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IDH3ABINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by IDH3A, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofIDH3A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14914, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Isocitratedehydrogenase 3 (nad+) alpha (IDH3A, Accession NP_(—)005521.1), a genewhich decarboxylates isocitrate into alpha-ketoglutarate in the TCAcycle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with IDH3A.

The function of IDH3A and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM248.1. Interferon (alpha,beta and omega) receptor 2 (IFNAR2, Accession NP_(—)000865.2) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IFNAR2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by IFNAR2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IFNAR2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11246, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Interferon(alpha, beta and omega) receptor 2 (IFNAR2, Accession NP_(—)000865.2), agene which is a receptor for interferons alpha and beta. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IFNAR2.

The function of IFNAR2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Immunoglobulinsuperfamily, member 2 (IGSF2, Accession NP_(—)004249.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IGSF2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by IGSF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IGSF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15726, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Immunoglobulinsuperfamily, member 2 (IGSF2, Accession NP_(—)004249.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with IGSF2.

Interleukin 16 (lymphocyte chemoattractant factor) (IL16, AccessionNP_(—)757366.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. IL16 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by IL16,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10757, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 16(lymphocyte chemoattractant factor) (IL16, Accession NP_(—)757366.1), agene which modulates T-cell activation. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with IL16.

The function of IL16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM66.1. Interleukin 17c (IL17C,Accession NP_037410.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. IL17C BINDING SITE1 and IL17C BINDING SITE2 are targetbinding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded by IL17C,corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL17C BINDING SITE1 andIL17C BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:15783 and SEQ ID:17730respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 17c(IL17C, Accession NP_(—)037410.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with IL17C.

Itchy homolog e3 ubiquitin protein ligase (mouse) (ITCH, AccessionNP_(—)113671.3) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ITCH BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ITCH, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ITCH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8893, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Itchy homolog e3ubiquitin protein ligase (mouse) (ITCH, Accession NP_(—)113671.3), agene which accepts ubiquitin from an e2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme inthe form of a thioester and then directly transfers the ubiquitin totargeted substrates. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ITCH.

The function of ITCH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Inositol1,4,5-triphosphate receptor, type 2 (ITPR2, Accession NP_(—)002214.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ITPR2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ITPR2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofITPR2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7682, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Inositol1,4,5-triphosphate receptor, type 2 (ITPR2, Accession NP_(—)002214.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ITPR2.

Jumonji homolog (mouse) (JMJ, Accession NP_(—)004964.2) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. JMJ BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by JMJ, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of JMJBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1204, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Jumonji homolog(mouse) (JMJ, Accession NP_(—)004964.2), a gene which participates inthe negative regulation of cell growth. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with JMJ.

The function of JMJ and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Potassium voltage-gatedchannel, isk-related family, member 1-like (KCNE1L, AccessionNP_(—)036414.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KCNE1L BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KCNE1L, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KCNE1L BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5757, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Potassiumvoltage-gated channel, isk-related family, member 1-like (KCNE1L,Accession NP_(—)036414.1), a gene which is a potassium voltage-gatedchannel. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withKCNE1L.

The function of KCNE1L and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. KIAA0193 (AccessionNP_(—)055581.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KIAA0193 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0193, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KIAA0193 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19449,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0193(Accession NP_(—)055581.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0193.

KIAA0237 (Accession NP_(—)055562.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0237 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0237,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0237 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19327, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0237(Accession NP_(—)055562.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0237.

KIAA0298 (Accession XP_(—)084529.6) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0298 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0298,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0298 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19243, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0298(Accession XP_(—)084529.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0298.

KIAA0329 (Accession NP_(—)055659.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0329 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0329,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0329 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4476, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0329(Accession NP_(—)055659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0329.

KIAA0377 (Accession NP_(—)055474.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0377 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0377,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0377 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1638, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0377(Accession NP_(—)055474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0377.

KIAA0404 (Accession XP_(—)290517.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0404 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0404,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0404 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18934, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0404(Accession XP_(—)290517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0404.

KIAA0472 (Accession XP_(—)290898.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0472 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0472,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0472 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10981, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0472(Accession XP_(—)290898.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0472.

KIAA0495 (Accession XP_(—)031397.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0495 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0495,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0495 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7638, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0495(Accession XP_(—)031397.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0495.

KIAA0534 (Accession XP_(—)049349.8) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0534 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0534,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0534 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14353, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0534(Accession XP_(—)049349.8). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0534.

KIAA0551 (Accession XP_(—)039796.7) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0551 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0551,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0551 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14105, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0551(Accession XP_(—)039796.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0551.

KIAA0555 (Accession NP_(—)055605.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0555 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0555,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0555 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10997, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0555(Accession NP_(—)055605.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0555.

KIAA0721 (Accession NP_(—)067680.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0721 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0721,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0721 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13136, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0721(Accession NP_(—)067680.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0721.

KIAA0843 (Accession NP_(—)055760.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0843 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0843,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0843 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3729, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0843(Accession NP_(—)055760.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0843.

KIAA0962 (Accession XP_(—)290942.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0962 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0962BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA0962, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0962BINDING SITE1 and KIAA0962 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:9385 and SEQID:18634 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0962(Accession XP_(—)290942.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0962.

KIAA1045 (Accession XP_(—)048592.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1045 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16854, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1045(Accession XP_(—)048592.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1045.

KIAA1191 (Accession NP_(—)065177.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1191 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1191,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1191 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18347, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1191(Accession NP_(—)065177.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1191.

KIAA1328 (Accession XP_(—)029429.4) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1328 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1328,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1328 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19188, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1328(Accession XP_(—)029429.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1328.

KIAA1394 (Accession XP_(—)208522.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1394 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1394,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1394 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1394(Accession XP_(—)208522.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1394.

KIAA1404 (Accession NP_(—)066363.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1404 BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1404BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by KIAA1404, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1404BINDING SITE1 and KIAA1404 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:1732 and SEQID:7163 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1404(Accession NP_(—)066363.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1404.

KIAA1441 (Accession NP_(—)065883.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1441 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1441,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1441 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16287, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1441(Accession NP_(—)065883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1441.

KIAA1554 (Accession XP_(—)290768.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1554 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1554,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1554 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19407, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1554(Accession XP_(—)290768.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1554.

KIAA1683 (Accession XP_(—)290870.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1683 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1683,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1683 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6606, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1683(Accession XP_(—)290870.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1683.

KIAA1735 (Accession XP_(—)290496.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1735 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1735,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1735 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8127, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1735(Accession XP_(—)290496.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1735.

KIAA1750 (Accession NP_(—)277047.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1750 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1750,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1750 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2837, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1750(Accession NP_(—)277047.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1750.

KIAA1872 (Accession NP_(—)149053.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1872 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1872,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1872 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2574, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1872(Accession NP_(—)149053.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1872.

KIAA1915 (Accession XP_(—)055481.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1915 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1915,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1915 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8633, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1915(Accession XP_(—)055481.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1915.

KIAA1940 (Accession XP_(—)086981.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1940 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1940,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1940 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:20086, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1940(Accession XP_(—)086981.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1940.

KIAA1949 (Accession XP_(—)166376.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1949 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1949, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1949BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18390, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1949(Accession XP_(—)166376.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1949.

KIAA1949 (Accession XP_(—)300167.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1949 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1949, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1949BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18390, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1949(Accession XP_(—)300167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1949.

KIAA1949 (Accession XP_(—)300202.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1949 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1949, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1949BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18390, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1949(Accession XP_(—)300202.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1949.

KIAA2018 (Accession XP_(—)291062.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA2018 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA2018,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA2018 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14076, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of KIAA2018(Accession XP_(—)291062.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA2018.

Kinesin family member 5b (KIF5B, Accession NP_(—)004512.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIF5B BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KIF5B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF5BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13109, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Kinesin familymember 5b (KIF5B, Accession NP_(—)004512.1), a gene which is amicrotubule-associated force-producing protein that may play a role inorganelle transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIF5B.

The function of KIF5B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM861.2. Karyopherin alpha 6(importin alpha 7) (KPNA6, Accession NP_(—)036448.1) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KPNA6 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby KPNA6, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KPNA6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15175, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Karyopherin alpha6 (importin alpha 7) (KPNA6, Accession NP_(—)036448.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with KPNA6.

LBP-9 (Accession NP_(—)055368.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LBP-9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LBP-9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LBP-9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18984, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LBP-9 (AccessionNP_(—)055368.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LBP-9.

Low density lipoprotein receptor (familial hypercholesterolemia) (LDLR,Accession NP_(—)000518.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LDLR BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LDLR, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LDLR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13935, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Low densitylipoprotein receptor (familial hypercholesterolemia) (LDLR, AccessionNP_(—)000518.1), a gene which also acts as a tumor suppressor. andtherefore is associated with Familial hypercholesterolemia. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofFamilial hypercholesterolemia, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LDLR.

The function of LDLR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM99.1. Leiomodin 1 (smoothmuscle) (LMOD1, Accession NP_(—)036266.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LMOD1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLMOD1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LMOD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15622, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Leiomodin 1(smooth muscle) (LMOD1, Accession NP_(—)036266.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with LMOD1.

LOC112885 (Accession NP_(—)612424.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC112885 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC112885, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC112885 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8726, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC112885(Accession NP_(—)612424.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC112885.

LOC115110 (Accession XP_(—)049825.5) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC115110 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC115110, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC115110 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5560, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC115110(Accession XP_(—)049825.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC115110.

LOC121838 (Accession XP_(—)071772.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC121838 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC121838, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC121838 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9861, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC121838(Accession XP_(—)071772.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC121838.

LOC128308 (Accession XP_(—)059233.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC128308 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC128308, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC128308 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8512, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC128308(Accession XP_(—)059233.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC128308.

LOC134147 (Accession NP_(—)620164.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC134147 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC134147, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC134147 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13019, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC134147(Accession NP_(—)620164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC134147.

LOC139231 (Accession XP_(—)060020.3) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC139231 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC139231, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC139231 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7841, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC139231(Accession XP_(—)060020.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC139231.

LOC146488 (Accession XP_(—)047748.5) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146488 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146488, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146488 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC146488(Accession XP_(—)047748.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146488.

LOC146850 (Accession XP_(—)097109.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146850 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146850, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146850 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19317, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC146850(Accession XP_(—)097109.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146850.

LOC147975 (Accession XP_(—)097351.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC147975 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC147975, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC147975 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12919, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC147975(Accession XP_(—)097351.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC147975.

LOC148189 (Accession XP_(—)086087.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148189 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148189, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148189 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1685, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC148189(Accession XP_(—)086087.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148189.

LOC148930 (Accession XP_(—)086369.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148930 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148930, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148930 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8018, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC148930(Accession XP_(—)086369.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148930.

LOC149271 (Accession XP_(—)086475.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149271 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149271, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149271 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1162, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC149271(Accession XP_(—)086475.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149271.

LOC149448 (Accession XP_(—)097642.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149448 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149448, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149448 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC149448(Accession XP_(—)097642.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149448.

LOC149464 (Accession XP_(—)097645.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149464 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149464, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149464 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19340, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC149464(Accession XP_(—)097645.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149464.

LOC150946 (Accession XP_(—)097977.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12653, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC150946(Accession XP_(—)097977.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150946.

LOC151154 (Accession XP_(—)098008.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC151154 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC151154, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC151154 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12623, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC151154(Accession XP_(—)098008.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC151154.

LOC152190 (Accession XP_(—)045692.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152190 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152190, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152190 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9697, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC152190(Accession XP_(—)045692.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152190.

LOC154877 (Accession XP_(—)098626.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154877 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154877, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154877 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12900, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC154877(Accession XP_(—)098626.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154877.

LOC157381 (Accession XP_(—)098754.5) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157381 BINDING SITE1 and LOC157381BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC157381, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157381BINDING SITE1 and LOC157381 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:11073 andSEQ ID:13288 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC157381(Accession XP_(—)098754.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157381.

LOC157531 (Accession XP_(—)212210.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157531 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC157531, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC157531 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8038, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC157531(Accession XP_(—)212210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157531.

LOC158318 (Accession XP_(—)098925.7) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158318 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158318, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158318 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10509, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC158318(Accession XP_(—)098925.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158318.

LOC164714 (Accession XP_(—)104657.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC164714 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC164714, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC164714 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3977, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC164714(Accession XP_(—)104657.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC164714.

LOC164729 (Accession XP_(—)092976.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC164729 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC164729, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC164729 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1980, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC164729(Accession XP_(—)092976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC164729.

LOC170371 (Accession XP_(—)096316.5) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC170371 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC170371, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC170371 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3757, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC170371(Accession XP_(—)096316.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC170371.

LOC170394 (Accession XP_(—)096329.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC170394 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC170394, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC170394 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20058, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC170394(Accession XP_(—)096329.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC170394.

LOC196996 (Accession XP_(—)113796.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC196996 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC196996, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC196996 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC196996(Accession XP_(—)113796.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC196996.

LOC200312 (Accession XP_(—)117224.3) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC200312 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC200312, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC200312 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4936, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC200312(Accession XP_(—)117224.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC200312.

LOC221122 (Accession XP_(—)167867.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221122 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14736, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC221122(Accession XP_(—)167867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221122.

LOC253216 (Accession XP_(—)170765.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253216 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253216, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253216 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16497, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC253216(Accession XP_(—)170765.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253216.

LOC256614 (Accession XP_(—)172864.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256614 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256614, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256614 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7454, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC256614(Accession XP_(—)172864.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256614.

LOC256949 (Accession XP_(—)170882.3) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256949 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256949, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256949 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1184, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC256949(Accession XP_(—)170882.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256949.

LOC282972 (Accession XP_(—)210837.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282972 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282972, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282972 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8517, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC282972(Accession XP_(—)210837.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282972.

LOC282997 (Accession XP_(—)208473.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282997 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282997, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282997 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17627, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC282997(Accession XP_(—)208473.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282997.

LOC283166 (Accession XP_(—)210906.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17655, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC283166(Accession XP_(—)210906.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283166.

LOC283357 (Accession XP_(—)210991.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283357 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283357, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283357 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13210, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC283357(Accession XP_(—)210991.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283357.

LOC283437 (Accession XP_(—)211038.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283437 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283437, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283437 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3817, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC283437(Accession XP_(—)211038.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283437.

LOC283584 (Accession XP_(—)211108.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283584 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283584, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283584 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1675, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC283584(Accession XP_(—)211108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283584.

LOC283816 (Accession XP_(—)208859.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283816 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283816, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283816 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4085, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC283816(Accession XP_(—)208859.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283816.

LOC283908 (Accession XP_(—)211252.3) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283908 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283908, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283908 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC283908(Accession XP_(—)211252.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283908.

LOC284113 (Accession XP_(—)209021.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284113 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9360, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC284113(Accession XP_(—)209021.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284113.

LOC284167 (Accession XP_(—)208171.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284167 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284167, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284167 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15015, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC284167(Accession XP_(—)208171.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284167.

LOC284214 (Accession XP_(—)302709.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284214 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284214, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284214 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5281, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC284214(Accession XP_(—)302709.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284214.

LOC284297 (Accession XP_(—)209112.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284297 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284297, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284297 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2290, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC284297(Accession XP_(—)209112.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284297.

LOC284360 (Accession XP_(—)211433.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284360 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284360, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284360 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6189, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC284360(Accession XP_(—)211433.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284360.

LOC284515 (Accession XP_(—)208210.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284515 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284515, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284515 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1267, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC284515(Accession XP_(—)208210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284515.

LOC284541 (Accession XP_(—)208213.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284541 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284541, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284541 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13630, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC284541(Accession XP_(—)208213.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284541.

LOC284613 (Accession XP_(—)209289.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284613 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284613, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284613 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7866, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC284613(Accession XP_(—)209289.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284613.

LOC284647 (Accession XP_(—)211569.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284647 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284647, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284647 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC284647(Accession XP_(—)211569.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284647.

LOC284691 (Accession XP_(—)209321.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284691 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284691, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284691 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19474, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC284691(Accession XP_(—)209321.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284691.

LOC284693 (Accession XP_(—)209323.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284693 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284693, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284693 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8248, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC284693(Accession XP_(—)209323.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284693.

LOC284731 (Accession XP_(—)211604.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10087, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC284731(Accession XP_(—)211604.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284731.

LOC284732 (Accession XP_(—)211608.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284732 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284732, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284732 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19911, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC284732(Accession XP_(—)211608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284732.

LOC284805 (Accession XP_(—)209371.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284805 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284805, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284805 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1280, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC284805(Accession XP_(—)209371.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284805.

LOC284899 (Accession XP_(—)211680.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284899 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284899, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284899 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9090, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC284899(Accession XP_(—)211680.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284899.

LOC285036 (Accession XP_(—)210798.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285036 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285036, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285036 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5411, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC285036(Accession XP_(—)210798.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285036.

LOC285392 (Accession XP_(—)211879.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285392 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285392, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285392 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19896, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC285392(Accession XP_(—)211879.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285392.

LOC285397 (Accession XP_(—)211876.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285397 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285397, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285397 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19532, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC285397(Accession XP_(—)211876.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285397.

LOC285478 (Accession XP_(—)211909.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285478 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285478, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285478 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11311, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC285478(Accession XP_(—)211909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285478.

LOC285587 (Accession XP_(—)211947.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285587 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285587, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285587 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18189, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC285587(Accession XP_(—)211947.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285587.

LOC285602 (Accession XP_(—)209676.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285602 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285602, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285602 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4457, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC285602(Accession XP_(—)209676.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285602.

LOC285705 (Accession XP_(—)209726.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285705 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285705, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285705 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13089, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC285705(Accession XP_(—)209726.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285705.

LOC285762 (Accession XP_(—)212011.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285762 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285762, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285762 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC285762(Accession XP_(—)212011.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285762.

LOC285858 (Accession XP_(—)212037.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285858 BINDING SITE1 and LOC285858BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC285858, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285858BINDING SITE1 and LOC285858 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4884 andSEQ ID:6422 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC285858(Accession XP_(—)212037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285858.

LOC285924 (Accession XP_(—)209816.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285924 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285924, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285924 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7453, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC285924(Accession XP_(—)209816.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285924.

LOC285931 (Accession NP_(—)777609.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285931 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285931, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285931 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17650, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC285931(Accession NP_(—)777609.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285931.

LOC285940 (Accession XP_(—)208366.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285940 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285940, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285940 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13769, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC285940(Accession XP_(—)208366.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285940.

LOC286016 (Accession XP_(—)209853.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286016 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286016, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286016 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC286016(Accession XP_(—)209853.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286016.

LOC286052 (Accession XP_(—)212152.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286052 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286052BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286052, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286052BINDING SITE1 and LOC286052 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:4733 andSEQ ID:1344 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC286052(Accession XP_(—)212152.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286052.

LOC286076 (Accession XP_(—)209889.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286076 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286076, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286076 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10597, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC286076(Accession XP_(—)209889.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286076.

LOC286078 (Accession XP_(—)212163.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286078 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286078, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286078 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6499, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC286078(Accession XP_(—)212163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286078.

LOC286121 (Accession XP_(—)212184.3) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286121 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9669, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC286121(Accession XP_(—)212184.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286121.

LOC286217 (Accession XP_(—)212232.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286217 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286217, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286217 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4906, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC286217(Accession XP_(—)212232.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286217.

LOC286374 (Accession XP_(—)212293.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286374 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286374, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286374 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18959, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC286374(Accession XP_(—)212293.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286374.

LOC286404 (Accession XP_(—)210036.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286404 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286404BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC286404, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC286404 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286404 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:4632 and SEQ ID:4632 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC286404(Accession XP_(—)210036.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286404.

LOC286404 (Accession XP_(—)210036.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286404 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286404BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by LOC286404, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LOC286404 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286404 BINDINGSITE2, designated SEQ ID:3416 and SEQ ID:1033 respectively, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC286404(Accession XP_(—)210036.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286404.

LOC286456 (Accession XP_(—)210057.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286456 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286456, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286456 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3469, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC286456(Accession XP_(—)210057.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286456.

LOC286493 (Accession XP_(—)208437.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286493 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286493, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286493 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1737, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC286493(Accession XP_(—)208437.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286493.

LOC286529 (Accession XP_(—)210090.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286529 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286529, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286529 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13990, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC286529(Accession XP_(—)210090.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286529.

LOC338588 (Accession XP_(—)294659.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338588 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338588, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338588 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12673, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC338588(Accession XP_(—)294659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338588.

LOC338773 (Accession XP_(—)290570.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338773 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338773, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338773 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5276, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC338773(Accession XP_(—)290570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338773.

LOC338811 (Accession XP_(—)290586.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338811 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338811, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338811 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1697, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC338811(Accession XP_(—)290586.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338811.

LOC338959 (Accession XP_(—)294754.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338959 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338959, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338959 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC338959(Accession XP_(—)294754.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338959.

LOC339059 (Accession XP_(—)290682.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339059 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339059, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339059 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:20096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC339059(Accession XP_(—)290682.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339059.

LOC339149 (Accession XP_(—)294830.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339149 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339149, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339149 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10008, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC339149(Accession XP_(—)294830.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339149.

LOC339161 (Accession XP_(—)294835.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339161 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339161, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339161 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC339161(Accession XP_(—)294835.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339161.

LOC339290 (Accession XP_(—)294901.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339290 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339290, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339290 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11490, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC339290(Accession XP_(—)294901.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339290.

LOC339305 (Accession XP_(—)297112.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339305 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339305, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339305 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11710, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC339305(Accession XP_(—)297112.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339305.

LOC339442 (Accession XP_(—)294957.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339442 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339442, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339442 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14243, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC339442(Accession XP_(—)294957.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339442.

LOC339459 (Accession XP_(—)290907.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339459 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339459, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339459 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10510, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC339459(Accession XP_(—)290907.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339459.

LOC339607 (Accession XP_(—)290962.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339607 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339607, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339607 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9001, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC339607(Accession XP_(—)290962.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339607.

LOC339685 (Accession XP_(—)295032.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339685 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339685, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339685 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18585, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC339685(Accession XP_(—)295032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339685.

LOC339914 (Accession XP_(—)295099.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339914 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339914, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339914 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC339914(Accession XP_(—)295099.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339914.

LOC340204 (Accession XP_(—)291169.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340204 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340204, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340204 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC340204(Accession XP_(—)291169.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340204.

LOC340232 (Accession XP_(—)290386.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340232 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340232, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340232 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6120, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC340232(Accession XP_(—)290386.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340232.

LOC340290 (Accession XP_(—)291214.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340290 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340290, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340290 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14581, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC340290(Accession XP_(—)291214.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340290.

LOC344782 (Accession XP_(—)298281.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC344782 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC344782, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC344782 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17217, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC344782(Accession XP_(—)298281.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC344782.

LOC345749 (Accession XP_(—)298978.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC345749 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC345749, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC345749 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9069, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC345749(Accession XP_(—)298978.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC345749.

LOC347166 (Accession XP_(—)294530.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13274, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC347166(Accession XP_(—)294530.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347166.

LOC347767 (Accession XP_(—)300531.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347767 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347767, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347767 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6985, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC347767(Accession XP_(—)300531.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347767.

LOC347803 (Accession XP_(—)302604.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC347803 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC347803, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC347803 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13761, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC347803(Accession XP_(—)302604.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC347803.

LOC348121 (Accession XP_(—)302567.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348121 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17997, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC348121(Accession XP_(—)302567.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348121.

LOC348155 (Accession XP_(—)211219.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348155 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348155, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348155 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2553, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC348155(Accession XP_(—)211219.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348155.

LOC348209 (Accession XP_(—)300304.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348209 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348209, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348209 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC348209(Accession XP_(—)300304.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348209.

LOC348258 (Accession XP_(—)300686.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348258 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348258, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348258 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12407, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC348258(Accession XP_(—)300686.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348258.

LOC348389 (Accession XP_(—)302739.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348389 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348389, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348389 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7856, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC348389(Accession XP_(—)302739.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348389.

LOC348396 (Accession XP_(—)300729.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348396 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348396, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348396 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10069, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC348396(Accession XP_(—)300729.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348396.

LOC348761 (Accession XP_(—)302869.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348761 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348761, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348761 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17866, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC348761(Accession XP_(—)302869.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348761.

LOC348768 (Accession XP_(—)302883.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348768 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348768, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348768 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6580, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC348768(Accession XP_(—)302883.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348768.

LOC349101 (Accession XP_(—)173186.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349101 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349101, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349101 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7453, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC349101(Accession XP_(—)173186.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349101.

LOC349278 (Accession XP_(—)301004.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349278 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349278, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349278 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10509, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC349278(Accession XP_(—)301004.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349278.

LOC349302 (Accession XP_(—)301017.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349302 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349302, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349302 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10509, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC349302(Accession XP_(—)301017.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349302.

LOC349337 (Accession XP_(—)301037.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349337 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349337, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349337 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13247, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC349337(Accession XP_(—)301037.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349337.

LOC349430 (Accession XP_(—)301084.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349430 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349430, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349430 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1033, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC349430(Accession XP_(—)301084.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349430.

LOC350176 (Accession XP_(—)303855.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350176 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350176, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350176 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16322, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC350176(Accession XP_(—)303855.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350176.

LOC350717 (Accession XP_(—)303117.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350717 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350717, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350717 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1938, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC350717(Accession XP_(—)303117.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350717.

LOC350897 (Accession XP_(—)303256.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350897 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350897, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350897 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18754, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC350897(Accession XP_(—)303256.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350897.

LOC350935 (Accession XP_(—)304543.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC350935 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC350935, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC350935 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17196, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC350935(Accession XP_(—)304543.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC350935.

LOC51236 (Accession NP_(—)057542.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51236 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51236,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51236 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19076, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC51236(Accession NP_(—)057542.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51236.

LOC55954 (Accession NP_(—)061976.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC55954 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC55954,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC55954 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17880, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC55954(Accession NP_(—)061976.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC55954.

LOC81558 (Accession NP_(—)110429.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC81558 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC81558,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC81558 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16662, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC81558(Accession NP_(—)110429.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC81558.

LOC90167 (Accession XP_(—)029570.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90167 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90167,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90167 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4312, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC90167(Accession XP_(—)029570.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90167.

LOC92078 (Accession XP_(—)042684.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92078 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92078,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92078 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1696, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC92078(Accession XP_(—)042684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92078.

LOC92267 (Accession XP_(—)043979.3) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92267 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92267,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92267 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2289, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC92267(Accession XP_(—)043979.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92267.

LOC92973 (Accession XP_(—)048529.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC92973 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC92973,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC92973 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7336, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of LOC92973(Accession XP_(—)048529.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC92973.

Leukotriene b4 receptor 2 (LTB4R2, Accession NP_(—)062813.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LTB4R2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LTB4R2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LTB4R2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15287, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Leukotriene b4receptor 2 (LTB4R2, Accession NP_(—)062813.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LTB4R2.

Lymphocyte antigen 9 (LY9, Accession NP_(—)002339.1) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LY9 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LY9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LY9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3090, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Lymphocyteantigen 9 (LY9, Accession NP_(—)002339.1), a gene which may participatein adhesion reactions between t lymphocytes and accessory cells byhomophilic interaction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LY9.

The function of LY9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM304.1. V-yes-1 yamaguchisarcoma viral related oncogene homolog (Ly, Accession NP_(—)002341.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LYN BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by Ly, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LYNBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12638, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of V-yes-1 yamaguchisarcoma viral related oncogene homolog (Ly, Accession NP_(—)002341.1), agene which is a Tyrosine kinase with similarity to murine tyrosinekinase p56lck; similar to v-yes protein and the gene products of v-fgrand v-src. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LYN.

The function of LYN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM374.2. Mad, mothers againstdecapentaplegic homolog 6 (drosophila) (MADH6, Accession NP_(—)005576.2)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MADH6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MADH6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMADH6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17896, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Mad, mothersagainst decapentaplegic homolog 6 (drosophila) (MADH6, AccessionNP_005576.2), a gene which may affect transcription in response toTGF-beta superfamily signaling pathway, inhibits BMP/Smad1 (MADH1)signaling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MADH6.

The function of MADH6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM357.2. MAGEB6 (AccessionNP_(—)775794.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAGEB6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAGEB6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAGEB6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12419, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of MAGEB6 (AccessionNP_(—)775794.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAGEB6.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 5 (MAP2K5, AccessionNP_(—)660143.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP2K5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MAP2K5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP2K5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3777, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase 5 (MAP2K5, Accession NP_(—)660143.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP2K5.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 5 (MAP2K5, AccessionNP_(—)002748.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP2K5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MAP2K5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP2K5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3777, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase 5 (MAP2K5, Accession NP_(—)002748.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP2K5.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 5 (MAP2K5, AccessionNP_(—)660144.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP2K5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MAP2K5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP2K5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3777, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase 5 (MAP2K5, Accession NP_(—)660144.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MAP2K5.

MAPBPIP (Accession NP_(—)054736.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MAPBPIP BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAPBPIP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAPBPIP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6096, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of MAPBPIP(Accession NP_(—)054736.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MAPBPIP.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase 13 (MAPK13, Accession NP_002745.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAPK13BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MAPK13, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMAPK13 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6864, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase 13 (MAPK13, Accession NP_(—)002745.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MAPK13.

MAST205 (Accession NP_(—)055927.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MAST205 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAST205,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAST205 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6973, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of MAST205(Accession NP_(—)055927.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MAST205.

MBIP (Accession NP_(—)057670.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MBIP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MBIP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MBIP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6554, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of MBIP (AccessionNP_(—)057670.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MBIP.

Mannosyl (alpha-1,3-)-glycoproteinbeta-1,4-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase, isoenzyme b (MGAT4B, AccessionNP_(—)463459.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGAT4B BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MGAT4B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGAT4B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6555, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Mannosyl(alpha-1,3-)-glycoprotein beta-1,4-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferase,isoenzyme b (MGAT4B, Accession NP_(—)463459.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MGAT4B.

MGC1136 (Accession NP_(—)076930.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC1136 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC1136,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC1136 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2422, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of MGC1136(Accession NP_(—)076930.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC1136.

MGC14859 (Accession XP_(—)030295.3) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC14859 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14859,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC14859 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2435, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of MGC14859(Accession XP_(—)030295.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14859.

MGC15523 (Accession NP_(—)612637.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15523 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15523,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15523 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of MGC15523(Accession NP_(—)612637.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15523.

MGC15885 (Accession XP_(—)294758.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC15885 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC15885,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC15885 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2341, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of MGC15885(Accession XP_(—)294758.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC15885.

MGC17330 (Accession NP_(—)443112.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC17330 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC17330,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC17330 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4035, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of MGC17330(Accession NP_(—)443112.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC17330.

MGC20398 (Accession NP_(—)443089.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC20398 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC20398,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC20398 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1889, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of MGC20398(Accession NP_(—)443089.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC20398.

MGC23885 (Accession NP_(—)689714.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC23885 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC23885,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC23885 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11074, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of MGC23885(Accession NP_(—)689714.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC23885.

MGC32065 (Accession NP_(—)695003.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC32065 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC32065,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC32065 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15890, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of MGC32065(Accession NP_(—)695003.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC32065.

MGC34830 (Accession NP_(—)689527.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC34830 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC34830,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC34830 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12612, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of MGC34830(Accession NP_(—)689527.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC34830.

MGC39325 (Accession NP_(—)671722.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC39325 BINDING SITE1 and MGC39325BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by MGC39325, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC39325BINDING SITE1 and MGC39325 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7913 and SEQID:15215 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of MGC39325(Accession NP_(—)671722.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC39325.

MGC40555 (Accession NP_(—)689498.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC40555 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC40555,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC40555 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10027, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of MGC40555(Accession NP_(—)689498.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC40555.

MGC42630 (Accession NP_(—)787119.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC42630 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC42630,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC42630 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10509, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of MGC42630(Accession NP_(—)787119.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC42630.

MGC5391 (Accession NP_(—)116129.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC5391 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC5391,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC5391 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12983, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of MGC5391(Accession NP_(—)116129.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC5391.

Membrane metallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase,calla, cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009220.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MME BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MME, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4104, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009220.1), a gene which is thermolysin-likespecificity. and therefore is associated with Acute lymphocyticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Acute lymphocytic leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MME.

The function of MME and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009219.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MME BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MME, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4104, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009219.1), a gene which is thermolysin-likespecificity. and therefore is associated with Acute lymphocyticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Acute lymphocytic leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MME.

The function of MME and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)000893.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MME BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MME, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4104, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)000893.1), a gene which is thermolysin-likespecificity. and therefore is associated with Acute lymphocyticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Acute lymphocytic leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MME.

The function of MME and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009218.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MME BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MME, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4104, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009218.1), a gene which is thermolysin-likespecificity. and therefore is associated with Acute lymphocyticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Acute lymphocytic leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MME.

The function of MME and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Matrixmetalloproteinase 2 (gelatinase a, 72 kda gelatinase, 72 kda type ivcollagenase) (MMP2, Accession NP_(—)004521.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MMP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMMP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17651, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Matrixmetalloproteinase 2 (gelatinase a, 72 kda gelatinase, 72 kda type ivcollagenase) (MMP2, Accession NP_(—)004521.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MMP2.

MOST2 (Accession NP_(—)064635.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MOST2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MOST2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MOST2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:993, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of MOST2 (AccessionNP_(—)064635.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MOST2.

Membrane protein, palmitoylated 2 (maguk p55 subfamily member 2) (MPP2,Accession NP_(—)005365.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MPP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MPP2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MPP2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3308, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Membrane protein,palmitoylated 2 (maguk p55 subfamily member 2) (MPP2, AccessionNP_(—)005365.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MPP2.

Mitochondrial ribosomal protein l9 (MRPL9, Accession NP_(—)113608.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MRPL9BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MRPL9, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMRPL9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14139, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Mitochondrialribosomal protein l9 (MRPL9, Accession NP_(—)113608.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MRPL9.

Musashi homolog 2 (drosophila) (MSI2, Accession NP_(—)733839.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MSI2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by MSI2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MSI2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13149, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Musashi homolog 2(drosophila) (MSI2, Accession NP_(—)733839.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MSI2.

5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (nadph) (MTHFR, AccessionNP_(—)005948.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MTHFR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MTHFR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MTHFR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8401, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (nadph) (MTHFR, AccessionNP_(—)005948.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MTHFR.

V-myb myeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog (avian)-like 2 (MYBL2,Accession NP_(—)002457.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MYBL2 BINDING SITE1 and MYBL2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byMYBL2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYBL2 BINDING SITE1 andMYBL2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:18152 and SEQ ID:6152respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of V-mybmyeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog (avian)-like 2 (MYBL2, AccessionNP_(—)002457.1), a gene which plays an essential role during cell cycleprogression. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MYBL2.

The function of MYBL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM215.1. Myosin binding proteinc, slow type (MYBPC1, Accession NP_(—)002456.1) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYBPC1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby MYBPC1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYBPC1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14764, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Myosin bindingprotein c, slow type (MYBPC1, Accession NP_(—)002456.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MYBPC1.

Myosin ib (MYO1B, Accession XP_(—)290989.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYO1B BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMYO1B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYO1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15695, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Myosin ib (MYO1B,Accession XP_(—)290989.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MYO1B.

N4BP2 (Accession NP_(—)060647.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. N4BP2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by N4BP2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of N4BP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13301, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of N4BP2 (AccessionNP_(—)060647.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith N4BP2.

N4BP3 (Accession XP_(—)038920.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. N4BP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by N4BP3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of N4BP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1115, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of N4BP3 (AccessionXP_(—)038920.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith N4BP3.

Ngfi-a binding protein 1 (egr1 binding protein 1) (NAB1, AccessionNP_(—)005957.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NAB1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NAB1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NAB1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3469, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Ngfi-a bindingprotein 1 (egr1 binding protein 1) (NAB1, Accession NP_005957.2), a genewhich acts as a transcriptional repressor for zinc finger transcriptionfactors egr1 and egr2 (by similarity). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NAB1.

The function of NAB1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM499.1. NDFIP1 (AccessionNP_(—)085048.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NDFIP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NDFIP1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NDFIP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8122, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of NDFIP1 (AccessionNP_(—)085048.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NDFIP1.

NEBL (Accession NP_(—)006384.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NEBL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NEBL, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NEBL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7080, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of NEBL (AccessionNP_(—)006384.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NEBL.

Neuropilin (nrp) and tolloid (tll)-like 2 (NETO2, AccessionNP_(—)060562.3) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NETO2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NETO2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NETO2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2069, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Neuropilin (nrp)and tolloid (tll)-like 2 (NETO2, Accession NP_(—)060562.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NETO2.

NFASC (Accession XP_(—)046808.8) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NFASC BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NFASC,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NFASC BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:521, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of NFASC (AccessionXP_(—)046808.8). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NFASC.

Ninjurin 1 (NINJ1, Accession NP_(—)004139.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NINJ1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byNINJ1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NINJ1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16214, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Ninjurin 1(NINJ1, Accession NP_(—)004139.1), a gene which may play a role in nerveregeneration and in the formation and function of other tissues.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NINJ1.

The function of NINJ1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM558.1. Natural killer-tumorrecognition sequence (NKTR, Accession NP_(—)005376.2) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NKTR BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby NKTR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NKTR BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8666, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Naturalkiller-tumor recognition sequence (NKTR, Accession NP_(—)005376.2), agene which is involved in the function of nk cells. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NKTR.

The function of NKTR and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM467.2. Nucleoredoxin (NXN,Accession NP_(—)071908.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NXN BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NXN, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of NXN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18637, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Nucleoredoxin(NXN, Accession NP_(—)071908.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NXN.

Ornithine decarboxylase antizyme 3 (OAZ3, Accession NP_(—)057262.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OAZ3 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by OAZ3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OAZ3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7561, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Ornithinedecarboxylase antizyme 3 (OAZ3, Accession NP_(—)057262.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OAZ3.

Outer dense fiber of sperm tails 2 (ODF2, Accession NP_(—)002531.3) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ODF2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ODF2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ODF2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2038, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Outer dense fiberof sperm tails 2 (ODF2, Accession NP_(—)002531.3), a gene which is verystrongly similar to rat Odf2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ODF2.

The function of ODF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM515.2. Outer dense fiber ofsperm tails 2 (ODF2, Accession NP_(—)702915.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ODF2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by ODF2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ODF2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2038, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Outer dense fiberof sperm tails 2 (ODF2, Accession NP_(—)702915.1), a gene which is verystrongly similar to rat Odf2. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ODF2.

The function of ODF2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM515.2. OIP106 (AccessionNP_(—)055780.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. OIP106 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OIP106, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OIP106 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14387, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of OIP106 (AccessionNP_(—)055780.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OIP106.

Optic atrophy 1 (autosomal dominant) (OPA1, Accession NP_056375.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OPA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OPA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OPA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6097, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Optic atrophy 1(autosomal dominant) (OPA1, Accession NP_(—)056375.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OPA1.

Optic atrophy 1 (autosomal dominant) (OPA1, Accession NP_570850.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OPA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OPA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OPA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6097, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Optic atrophy 1(autosomal dominant) (OPA1, Accession NP_(—)570850.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OPA1.

Optic atrophy 1 (autosomal dominant) (OPA1, Accession NP_570849.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OPA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OPA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OPA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6097, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Optic atrophy 1(autosomal dominant) (OPA1, Accession NP_(—)570849.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OPA1.

Optic atrophy 1 (autosomal dominant) (OPA1, Accession NP_570844.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OPA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OPA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OPA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6097, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Optic atrophy 1(autosomal dominant) (OPA1, Accession NP_(—)570844.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OPA1.

Optic atrophy 1 (autosomal dominant) (OPA1, Accession NP_570845.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OPA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OPA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OPA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6097, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Optic atrophy 1(autosomal dominant) (OPA1, Accession NP_(—)570845.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OPA1.

Optic atrophy 1 (autosomal dominant) (OPA1, Accession NP_570848.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OPA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OPA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OPA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6097, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Optic atrophy 1(autosomal dominant) (OPA1, Accession NP_(—)570848.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OPA1.

Optic atrophy 1 (autosomal dominant) (OPA1, Accession NP_570847.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OPA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OPA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OPA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6097, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Optic atrophy 1(autosomal dominant) (OPA1, Accession NP_(—)570847.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OPA1.

Optic atrophy 1 (autosomal dominant) (OPA1, Accession NP_570846.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OPA1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmultiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OPA1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of OPA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6097, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Optic atrophy 1(autosomal dominant) (OPA1, Accession NP_(—)570846.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OPA1.

OSCAR (Accession NP_(—)573398.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. OSCAR BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by OSCAR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OSCARBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18649, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of OSCAR (AccessionNP_(—)573398.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OSCAR.

OSCAR (Accession NP_(—)570127.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. OSCAR BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by OSCAR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OSCARBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18649, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of OSCAR (AccessionNP_(—)570127.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OSCAR.

OSCAR (Accession NP_(—)573399.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. OSCAR BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by OSCAR, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OSCARBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18649, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of OSCAR (AccessionNP_(—)573399.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OSCAR.

OTOP3 (Accession XP_(—)292588.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. OTOP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OTOP3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of OTOP3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13034, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of OTOP3 (AccessionXP_(—)292588.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith OTOP3.

Purinergic receptor p2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 4 (P2RX4, AccessionNP_(—)002551.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P2RX4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by P2RX4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P2RX4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5900, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Purinergicreceptor p2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 4 (P2RX4, AccessionNP_(—)002551.2), a gene which acts as a ligand gated ion channel.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RX4.

The function of P2RX4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM212.1. Purinergic receptorp2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 4 (P2RX4, Accession NP_(—)780776.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. P2RX4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by P2RX4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of P2RX4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5900,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Purinergicreceptor p2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 4 (P2RX4, AccessionNP_(—)780776.1), a gene which acts as a ligand gated ion channel.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RX4.

The function of P2RX4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM212.1. Purinergic receptorp2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 4 (P2RX4, Accession NP_(—)780777.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. P2RX4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by P2RX4, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of P2RX4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5900,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Purinergicreceptor p2x, ligand-gated ion channel, 4 (P2RX4, AccessionNP_(—)780777.1), a gene which acts as a ligand gated ion channel.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RX4.

The function of P2RX4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM212.1. Pyrimidinergicreceptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 6 (P2RY6, Accession NP_(—)004145.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. P2RY6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by P2RY6, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of P2RY6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:985,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Pyrimidinergicreceptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 6 (P2RY6, Accession NP_(—)004145.1), agene which mediates cellular responses to nucleotides. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RY6.

The function of P2RY6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Pyrimidinergic receptorp2y, g-protein coupled, 6 (P2RY6, Accession NP_(—)789768.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. P2RY6 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by P2RY6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof P2RY6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:985, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Pyrimidinergicreceptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 6 (P2RY6, Accession NP_(—)789768.1), agene which mediates cellular responses to nucleotides. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RY6.

The function of P2RY6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Pyrimidinergic receptorp2y, g-protein coupled, 6 (P2RY6, Accession NP_(—)789766.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. P2RY6 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by P2RY6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof P2RY6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:985, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Pyrimidinergicreceptor p2y, g-protein coupled, 6 (P2RY6, Accession NP_(—)789766.1), agene which mediates cellular responses to nucleotides. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with P2RY6.

The function of P2RY6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. P5-1 (AccessionNP_(—)006665.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. P5-1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P5-1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of P5-1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18467, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of P5-1 (AccessionNP_(—)006665.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith P5-1.

Peptidylglycine alpha-amidating monooxygenase (PAM, AccessionNP_(—)055872.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PAM BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PAM,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PAM BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8824, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylglycinealpha-amidating monooxygenase (PAM, Accession NP_(—)055872.1), a genewhich converts neuroendocrine peptides to active alpha-amidatedproducts. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PAM.

The function of PAM and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM322.1. PC326 (AccessionNP_(—)060912.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PC326 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PC326, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PC326 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13648, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of PC326 (AccessionNP_(—)060912.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PC326.

Protocadherin 17 (PCDH17, Accession NP_(—)055274.2) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCDH17 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PCDH17, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCDH17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14897, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Protocadherin 17(PCDH17, Accession NP_(—)055274.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PCDH17.

Pecanex homolog (drosophila) (PCNX, Accession NP_(—)055797.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCNX BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PCNX, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PCNXBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2623, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Pecanex homolog(drosophila) (PCNX, Accession NP_(—)055797.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCNX.

Procollagen c-endopeptidase enhancer (PCOLCE, Accession NP_(—)002584.1)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PCOLCEBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PCOLCE, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPCOLCE BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16049, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Procollagenc-endopeptidase enhancer (PCOLCE, Accession NP_(—)002584.1), a genewhich binds to the cooh-terminal propeptide of type i procollagen andenhances procollagen c-proteinase activity. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PCOLCE.

The function of PCOLCE and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM148.1. Phosphodiesterase 1b,calmodulin-dependent (PDE1B, Accession NP_(—)000915.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDE1B BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PDE1B, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PDE1BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11070, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Phosphodiesterase1b, calmodulin-dependent (PDE1B, Accession NP_(—)000915.1), a gene whichis a ca2+-calmodulin dependent phosphodiesterase 1B with a preferredsubstrate of cGMP. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PDE1B.

The function of PDE1B and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM259.2. Platelet-derivedgrowth factor receptor, beta polypeptide (PDGFRB, AccessionNP_(—)002600.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PDGFRB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PDGFRB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PDGFRB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1574, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Platelet-derivedgrowth factor receptor, beta polypeptide (PDGFRB, AccessionNP_(—)002600.1), a gene which Platelet-derived growth factor receptorbeta chain; tyrosine kinase receptor. and therefore may be associatedwith Chronic myeloproliferative diseases. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Chronicmyeloproliferative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PDGFRB.

The function of PDGFRB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM579.1. Paternally expressed10 (PEG10, Accession NP_(—)055883.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PEG10 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PEG10,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PEG10 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15770, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Paternallyexpressed 10 (PEG10, Accession NP_(—)055883.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PEG10.

Pet112-like (yeast) (PET112L, Accession NP_(—)004555.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PET112L BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PET112L, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PET112LBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6659, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Pet112-like(yeast) (PET112L, Accession NP_(—)004555.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PET112L.

Phd finger protein 1 (PHF1, Accession NP_(—)002627.1) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PHF1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PHF1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PHF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13506, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Phd fingerprotein 1 (PHF1, Accession NP_(—)002627.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PHF1.

PI4KII (Accession NP_(—)060895.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PI4KII BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PI4KII,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PI4KII BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17573, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of PI4KII (AccessionNP_(—)060895.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PI4KII.

PILRB (Accession NP_(—)038468.3) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PILRB BINDING SITE1 and PILRB BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PILRB, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PILRB BINDING SITE1 and PILRB BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:15545 and SEQ ID:5463 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of PILRB (AccessionNP_(—)038468.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PILRB.

PILRB (Accession NP_(—)778212.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PILRB BINDING SITE1 and PILRB BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PILRB, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PILRB BINDING SITE1 and PILRB BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:15545 and SEQ ID:5463 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of PILRB (AccessionNP_(—)778212.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PILRB.

Pim-2 oncogene (PIM2, Accession NP_(—)006866.1) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PIM2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PIM2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:584, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Pim-2 oncogene(PIM2, Accession NP_(—)006866.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PIM2.

PIP5K2C (Accession NP_(—)079055.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PIP5K2C BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PIP5K2C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PIP5K2C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13606, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of PIP5K2C(Accession NP_(—)079055.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PIP5K2C.

Pleiomorphic adenoma gene-like 1 (PLAGL1, Accession NP_(—)006709.2) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLAGL1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PLAGL1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PLAGL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2458,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Pleiomorphicadenoma gene-like 1 (PLAGL1, Accession NP_(—)006709.2), a gene whichregulates apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PLAGL1.

The function of PLAGL1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Promyelocytic leukemia(PML, Accession NP_(—)150245.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PML BINDING SITE1 and PML BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PML, corresponding to target bindingsites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III ofFIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PML BINDING SITE1 and PML BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:1247 and SEQ ID:1247 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Promyelocyticleukemia (PML, Accession NP_(—)150245.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PML.

Promyelocytic leukemia (PML, Accession NP_(—)150242.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PML BINDING SITE1and PML BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PML, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PML BINDING SITE1 and PML BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:1247 and SEQ ID:1247 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Promyelocyticleukemia (PML, Accession NP_(—)150242.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PML.

Promyelocytic leukemia (PML, Accession NP_(—)150241.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PML BINDING SITE1and PML BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PML, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PML BINDING SITE1 and PML BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:2434 and SEQ ID:1247 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Promyelocyticleukemia (PML, Accession NP_(—)150241.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PML.

Promyelocytic leukemia (PML, Accession NP_(—)150253.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PML BINDING SITE1and PML BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslatedregions of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PML, corresponding totarget binding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PML BINDING SITE1 and PML BINDING SITE2,designated SEQ ID:1247 and SEQ ID:13657 respectively, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Promyelocyticleukemia (PML, Accession NP_(—)150253.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PML.

Polymerase (dna directed), theta (POLQ, Accession NP_(—)006587.2) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. POLQ BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by POLQ, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of POLQBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2177, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Polymerase (dnadirected), theta (POLQ, Accession NP_(—)006587.2), a gene which enhancesuntargeted mutagenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with POLQ.

The function of POLQ and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1609.1. POLR3D (AccessionNP_(—)001713.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. POLR3D BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by POLR3D, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of POLR3D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5565, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of POLR3D (AccessionNP_(—)001713.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith POLR3D.

Peptidylprolyl isomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, AccessionNP_(—)680480.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPIL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPIL2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPIL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13963, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Peptidylprolylisomerase (cyclophilin)-like 2 (PPIL2, Accession NP_(—)680480.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PPIL2.

Protein phosphatase 1e (pp2c domain containing) (PPM1E, AccessionNP_(—)055721.3) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPM1E BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPM1E, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PPM1E BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5899, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1e (pp2c domain containing) (PPM1E, AccessionNP_(—)055721.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPM1E.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory subunit 3d (PPP1R3D, AccessionNP_(—)006233.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPP1R3D BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PPP1R3D, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PPP1R3D BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5493, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory subunit 3d (PPP1R3D, AccessionNP_(—)006233.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R3D.

Protein phosphatase 3 (formerly 2b), regulatory subunit b, 19 kda, alphaisoform (calcineurin b, type i) (PPP3R1, Accession NP_000936.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PPP3R1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PPP3R1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPPP3R1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3148, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 3 (formerly 2b), regulatory subunit b, 19 kda, alpha isoform(calcineurin b, type i) (PPP3R1, Accession NP_(—)000936.1), a gene whichis a regulatory subunit of calcineurim, a calcium-dependent, calmodulinstimulated protein phosphatase 3. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PPP3R1.

The function of PPP3R1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM369.1. Papillary renal cellcarcinoma (translocation-associated) (PRCC, Accession NP_(—)005964.2) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRCC BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PRCC, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRCCBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9455, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Papillary renalcell carcinoma (translocation-associated) (PRCC, AccessionNP_(—)005964.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRCC.

Pr domain containing 7 (PRDM7, Accession NP_(—)443722.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRDM7 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PRDM7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRDM7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4427, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Pr domaincontaining 7 (PRDM7, Accession NP_(—)443722.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRDM7.

Pr domain containing 9 (PRDM9, Accession NP_(—)064612.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRDM9 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by PRDM9, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRDM9BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4427, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Pr domaincontaining 9 (PRDM9, Accession NP_(—)064612.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PRDM9.

Protein-kinase, interferon-inducible double stranded rna dependentinhibitor, repressor of (p58 repressor) (PRKRIR, AccessionNP_(—)004696.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRKRIR BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRKRIR, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PRKRIR BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2605, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Protein-kinase,interferon-inducible double stranded rna dependent inhibitor, repressorof (p58 repressor) (PRKRIR, Accession NP_(—)004696.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PRKRIR.

PRO0461 (Accession NP_(—)112558.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0461 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0461,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0461 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7800, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of PRO0461(Accession NP_(—)112558.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0461.

PRO0650 (Accession NP_(—)054856.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRO0650 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRO0650,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRO0650 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of PRO0650(Accession NP_(—)054856.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRO0650.

Proteasome (prosome, macropain) subunit, alpha type, 5 (PSMA5, AccessionNP_(—)002781.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PSMA5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PSMA5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PSMA5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11290, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Proteasome(prosome, macropain) subunit, alpha type, 5 (PSMA5, AccessionNP_(—)002781.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PSMA5.

Phosphatidylserine synthase 2 (PTDSS2, Accession NP_(—)110410.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PTDSS2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PTDSS2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPTDSS2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14935, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylserine synthase 2 (PTDSS2, Accession NP_(—)110410.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTDSS2.

Prostaglandin i2 (prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, AccessionNP_(—)000952.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTGIS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTGIS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTGIS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3522, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Prostaglandin i2(prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS, Accession NP_(—)000952.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the isomerization of prostaglandin h2 to prostacyclin(=prostaglandin i2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTGIS.

The function of PTGIS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Phosphorylase,glycogen; muscle (mcardle syndrome, glycogen storage disease type v)(PYGM, Accession NP_(—)005600.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PYGM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PYGM, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PYGM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6017, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Phosphorylase,glycogen; muscle (mcardle syndrome, glycogen storage disease type v)(PYGM, Accession NP_(—)005600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PYGM.

RAB2B (Accession NP_(—)116235.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RAB2B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAB2B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB2B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19612, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of RAB2B (AccessionNP_(—)116235.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RAB2B.

Rab36, member ras oncogene family (RAB36, Accession NP_(—)004905.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB36BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RAB36, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRAB36 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8203, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Rab36, member rasoncogene family (RAB36, Accession NP_(—)004905.1), a gene which isinvolved in protein transport. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB36.

The function of RAB36 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Rae1 rna export 1homolog (s. pombe) (RAE1, Accession NP_(—)003601.1) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAE1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RAE1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAE1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12024, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Rae1 rna export 1homolog (s. pombe) (RAE1, Accession NP_(—)003601.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAE1.

Recombination activating gene 2 (RAG2, Accession NP_(—)000527.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RAG2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RAG2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAG2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15119, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Recombinationactivating gene 2 (RAG2, Accession NP_(—)000527.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RAG2.

RALGPS1A (Accession NP_(—)055451.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RALGPS1A BINDING SITE1 and RALGPS1ABINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by RALGPS1A, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RALGPS1ABINDING SITE1 and RALGPS1A BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:12537 andSEQ ID:3361 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of RALGPS1A(Accession NP_(—)055451.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RALGPS1A.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)055552.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11773, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)055552.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739580.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11773, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739580.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Ras association (ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, AccessionNP_(—)739579.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RASSF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by RASSF2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RASSF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11773, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Ras association(ralgds/af-6) domain family 2 (RASSF2, Accession NP_(—)739579.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RASSF2.

Rna binding motif protein 7 (RBM7, Accession NP_(—)057174.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBM7 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RBM7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RBM7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8778, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Rna binding motifprotein 7 (RBM7, Accession NP_(—)057174.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RBM7.

Retinol dehydrogenase 5 (11-cis and 9-cis) (RDH5, AccessionNP_(—)002896.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RDH5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RDH5, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RDH5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5992, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Retinoldehydrogenase 5 (11-cis and 9-cis) (RDH5, Accession NP_(—)002896.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RDH5.

Regulator of g-protein signalling 11 (RGS11, Accession NP_003825.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS11BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RGS11, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRGS11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11687, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 11 (RGS11, Accession NP_(—)003825.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RGS11.

Ring finger protein 1 (RING1, Accession NP_(—)002922.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RING1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RING1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RING1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14960, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein 1 (RING1, Accession NP_(—)002922.1), a gene which involves intranscriptional regulation. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RING1.

The function of RING1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Receptor(tnfrsf)-interacting serine-threonine kinase 1 (RIPK1, AccessionNP_(—)003795.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RIPK1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RIPK1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RIPK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13476, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Receptor(tnfrsf)-interacting serine-threonine kinase 1 (RIPK1, AccessionNP_(—)003795.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RIPK1.

Ribonuclease, rnase a family, 1 (pancreatic) (RNASE1, AccessionNP_(—)002924.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RNASE1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNASE1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RNASE1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1512, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Ribonuclease,rnase a family, 1 (pancreatic) (RNASE1, Accession NP_(—)002924.1), agene which is a Pancreatic ribonuclease; a pyrimidine-specificendonuclease that generates 2′,3′-cyclic phosphate products.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RNASE1.

The function of RNASE1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM483.1. Ring finger protein 38(RNF38, Accession NP_(—)073618.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF38 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNF38,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF38 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Ring fingerprotein 38 (RNF38, Accession NP_(—)073618.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with RNF38.

RNPC4 (Accession NP_(—)060577.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNPC4 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNPC4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNPC4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18636, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of RNPC4 (AccessionNP_(—)060577.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNPC4.

RODH (Accession NP_(—)003716.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RODH BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RODH, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RODH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19289, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of RODH (AccessionNP_(—)003716.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RODH.

RP4-622L5 (Accession NP_(—)061991.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RP4-622L5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRP4-622L5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RP4-622L5 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17249, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of RP4-622L5(Accession NP_(—)061991.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RP4-622L5.

S100A15 (Accession NP_(—)789793.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. S100A15 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by S100A15,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of S100A15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13112, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of S100A15(Accession NP_(—)789793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with S100A15.

SARM1 (Accession NP_(—)055892.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SARM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SARM1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SARM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7757, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of SARM1 (AccessionNP_(—)055892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SARM1.

SBZF3 (Accession XP_(—)300732.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SBZF3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SBZF3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SBZF3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9443, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of SBZF3 (AccessionXP_(—)300732.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SBZF3.

Sec14-like 1 (s. cerevisiae) (SEC14L1, Accession NP_(—)002994.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SEC14L1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SEC14L1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SEC14L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13770, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Sec14-like 1 (s.cerevisiae) (SEC14L1, Accession NP_(—)002994.1) . Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SEC14L1.

Serine (or cysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 6(SERPINB6, Accession NP_(—)004559.3) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SERPINB6 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SERPINB6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SERPINB6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11491, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Serine (orcysteine) proteinase inhibitor, clade b (ovalbumin), member 6 (SERPINB6,Accession NP_(—)004559.3), a gene which inhibits thrombin. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SERPINB6.

The function of SERPINB6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM830.1. Sh3 domain bindingglutamic acid-rich protein like (SH3BGRL, Accession NP_(—)003013.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3BGRLBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SH3BGRL, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SH3BGRL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16703, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Sh3 domainbinding glutamic acid-rich protein like (SH3BGRL, AccessionNP_(—)003013.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SH3BGRL.

Sh3-domain kinase binding protein 1 (SH3KBP1, Accession NP_(—)114098.1)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3KBP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SH3KBP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SH3KBP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15834, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domain kinasebinding protein 1 (SH3KBP1, Accession NP_(—)114098.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SH3KBP1.

Solute carrier family 25 (mitochondrial carrier; dicarboxylatetransporter), member 10 (SLC25A10, Accession NP_(—)036272.2) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC25A10 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by SLC25A10, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC25A10BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6324, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 25 (mitochondrial carrier; dicarboxylate transporter), member 10(SLC25A10, Accession NP_(—)036272.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SLC25A10.

Solute carrier family 25 (mitochondrial carrier; ornithine transporter)member 15 (SLC25A15, Accession NP_(—)055067.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC25A15 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded bySLC25A15, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC25A15 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14932, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 25 (mitochondrial carrier; ornithine transporter) member 15(SLC25A15, Accession NP_(—)055067.1), a gene which participatestheornithine transport across inner mitochondrial membrane, from thecytoplasm to the matrix and therefore is associated withHyperornithinemia-hyperammonemia- homocitrullinuria syndrome (hhhsyndrome). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Hyperornithinemia-hyperammonemia-homocitrullinuria syndrome (hhh syndrome), and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC25A15.

The function of SLC25A15 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM99.1. Solute carrier family39 (zinc transporter), member 3 (SLC39A3, Accession NP_(—)653165.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC39A3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SLC39A3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SLC39A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11947, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 39 (zinc transporter), member 3 (SLC39A3, AccessionNP_(—)653165.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SLC39A3.

Solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, creatine), member8 (SLC6A8, Accession NP_(—)005620.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC6A8 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC6A8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC6A8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, creatine), member 8 (SLC6A8,Accession NP_(—)005620.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SLC6A8.

Swi/snf related, matrix associated, actin dependent regulator ofchromatin, subfamily d, member 2 (SMARCD2, Accession NP_(—)003068.2) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMARCD2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SMARCD2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SMARCD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7747, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Swi/snf related,matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily d,member 2 (SMARCD2, Accession NP_(—)003068.2), a gene which is involvedin chromatin remodeling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SMARCD2.

The function of SMARCD2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM537.1. Smith-magenis syndromechromosome region, candidate 7 (SMCR7, Accession NP_(—)631901.2) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMCR7BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SMCR7, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SMCR7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6215,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Smith-magenissyndrome chromosome region, candidate 7 (SMCR7, AccessionNP_(—)631901.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMCR7.

Smith-magenis syndrome chromosome region, candidate 7 (SMCR7, AccessionNP_(—)683684.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SMCR7 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SMCR7,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SMCR7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6215, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Smith-magenissyndrome chromosome region, candidate 7 (SMCR7, AccessionNP_(—)683684.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMCR7.

SMP3 (Accession NP_(—)079439.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SMP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SMP3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SMP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2105, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of SMP3 (AccessionNP_(—)079439.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMP3.

Sry (sex determining region y)-box 12 (SOX12, Accession NP_008874.2) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SOX12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SOX12, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSOX12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2490, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Sry (sexdetermining region y)-box 12 (SOX12, Accession NP_(—)008874.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SOX12.

Sp3 transcription factor (SP3, Accession XP_(—)092672.2) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SP3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SP3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SP3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18359, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Sp3 transcriptionfactor (SP3, Accession XP_(—)092672.2), a gene which binds to gt and gcboxes promoters elements. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SP3.

The function of SP3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM96.1. Sialophorin (gpl115,leukosialin, cd43) (SPN, Accession NP_(—)003114.1) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15664, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Sialophorin(gpl115, leukosialin, cd43) (SPN, Accession NP_(—)003114.1), a genewhich plays a role in the physicochemical properties of the t-cellsurface and in lectin binding. presents carbohydrate ligands toselectins. . and therefore may be associated with Wiskott-aldrichsyndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Wiskott-aldrich syndrome, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SPN.

The function of SPN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. Spectrin, beta,non-erythrocytic 4 (SPTBN4, Accession NP_(—)079489.1) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SPTBN4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SPTBN4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPTBN4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14455, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Spectrin, beta,non-erythrocytic 4 (SPTBN4, Accession NP_(—)079489.1), a gene which iscritical for the maintenance of plasma membrane shape and lipidasymmetry. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPTBN4.

The function of SPTBN4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.2. Sulfotransferasefamily, cytosolic, 1c, member 2 (SULT1C2, Accession NP_(—)006579.2) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SULT1C2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SULT1C2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof SULT1C2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17465, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Sulfotransferasefamily, cytosolic, 1c, member 2 (SULT1C2, Accession NP_(—)006579.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SULT1C2.

Synapsin iii (SYN3, Accession NP_(—)598344.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYN3 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by SYN3, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYN3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2991, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Synapsin iii(SYN3, Accession NP_(—)598344.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of neurotransmitter release and synaptogenesis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SYN3.

The function of SYN3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1089.2. Synapsin iii (SYN3,Accession NP_(—)003481.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SYN3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySYN3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYN3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2991, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Synapsin iii(SYN3, Accession NP_(—)003481.2), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of neurotransmitter release and synaptogenesis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SYN3.

The function of SYN3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1089.2. Synapsin iii (SYN3,Accession NP_(—)598343.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SYN3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded bySYN3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYN3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2991, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Synapsin iii(SYN3, Accession NP_(—)598343.1), a gene which may be involved in theregulation of neurotransmitter release and synaptogenesis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SYN3.

The function of SYN3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1089.2. Tar (hiv) rna bindingprotein 2 (TARBP2, Accession NP_(—)599151.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TARBP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TARBP2, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TARBP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15955, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Tar (hiv) rnabinding protein 2 (TARBP2, Accession NP_(—)599151.1), a gene which isinvolved in the regulation of HIV replication. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TARBP2.

The function of TARBP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM309.1. Tar (hiv) rna bindingprotein 2 (TARBP2, Accession NP_(—)599150.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TARBP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TARBP2, corresponding to a target binding site suchas BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TARBP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15955, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Tar (hiv) rnabinding protein 2 (TARBP2, Accession NP_(—)599150.1), a gene which isinvolved in the regulation of HIV replication. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TARBP2.

The function of TARBP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM309.1. Transducin (beta)-like2 (TBL2, Accession NP_(—)116783.1) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TBL2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by TBL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TBL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4498, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Transducin(beta)-like 2 (TBL2, Accession NP_(—)116783.1), a gene which is ofunknown function. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TBL2.

The function of TBL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM467.2. Transcription factor6-like 1 (mitochondrial transcription factor 1-like) (TCF6L1, AccessionNP_(—)003192.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TCF6L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TCF6L1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TCF6L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4205, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Transcriptionfactor 6-like 1 (mitochondrial transcription factor 1-like) (TCF6L1,Accession NP_(—)003192.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TCF6L1.

Treacher collins-franceschetti syndrome 1 (TCOF1, AccessionNP_(—)000347.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TCOF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TCOF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TCOF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12390, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Treachercollins-franceschetti syndrome 1 (TCOF1, Accession NP_(—)000347.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TCOF1.

Tgfb1-induced anti-apoptotic factor 1 (TIAF1, Accession NP_(—)510880.2)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TIAF1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TIAF1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TIAF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16620,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb1-inducedanti-apoptotic factor 1 (TIAF1, Accession NP_(—)510880.2) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TIAF1.

Tgfb1-induced anti-apoptotic factor 1 (TIAF1, Accession NP_(—)004731.2)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TIAF1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TIAF1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TIAF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16620,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Tgfb1-inducedanti-apoptotic factor 1 (TIAF1, Accession NP_(—)004731.2) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TIAF1.

Thyroid transcription factor 1 (TITF1, Accession NP_(—)003308.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TITF1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TITF1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTITF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11075, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Thyroidtranscription factor 1 (TITF1, Accession NP_(—)003308.1), a gene whichplays a role in thyroid and lung development; and surfactant homeostasisand therefore may be associated with Thyroglobulin defect. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofThyroglobulin defect, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TITF1.

The function of TITF1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM148.2. Thymidine kinase 2,mitochondrial (TK2, Accession NP_(—)004605.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TK2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TK2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TK2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9571, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Thymidine kinase2, mitochondrial (TK2, Accession NP_(—)004605.1), a gene whichphosphorylates thymidine, deoxycytidine, deoxyuridine, and alsoanti-viral and anti- cancer nucleoside analogs and therefore may beassociated with Mitochondrial dna depletion myopathy. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofMitochondrial dna depletion myopathy, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TK2.

The function of TK2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM281.1. Talin 1 (TLN1,Accession NP_(—)006280.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TLN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TLN1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TLN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2014, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Talin 1 (TLN1,Accession NP_(—)006280.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TLN1.

Trinucleotide repeat containing 4 (TNRC4, Accession NP_(—)009116.2) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TNRC4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TNRC4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTNRC4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3329, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Trinucleotiderepeat containing 4 (TNRC4, Accession NP_(—)009116.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TNRC4.

TP53I5 (Accession XP_(—)290532.2) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TP53I5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TP53I5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TP53I5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19129, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of TP53I5 (AccessionXP_(—)290532.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TP53I5.

Tnf receptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)004610.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRAF5, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TRAF5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12305,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)004610.1), a genewhich Member of a family of proteins that interact with TNF receptors;binds the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTBR). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRAF5.

The function of TRAF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Tnf receptor-associatedfactor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)665702.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRAF5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by TRAF5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRAF5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12305, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Tnfreceptor-associated factor 5 (TRAF5, Accession NP_(—)665702.1), a genewhich Member of a family of proteins that interact with TNF receptors;binds the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTBR). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TRAF5.

The function of TRAF5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. TRAM2 (AccessionNP_(—)036420.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TRAM2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRAM2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TRAM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5325, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of TRAM2 (AccessionNP_(—)036420.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRAM2.

Tripartite motif-containing 29 (TRIM29, Accession NP_(—)036233.2) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM29BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM29, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of TRIM29 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:673,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 29 (TRIM29, Accession NP_(—)036233.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM29.

TRIM47 (Accession XP_(—)290731.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRIM47 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRIM47,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TRIM47 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3214, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of TRIM47 (AccessionXP_(—)290731.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TRIM47.

Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2q (putative) (UBE2Q, AccessionNP_(—)060052.3) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. UBE2Q BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by UBE2Q, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of UBE2Q BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13750, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition ofUbiquitin-conjugating enzyme e2q (putative) (UBE2Q, AccessionNP_(—)060052.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith UBE2Q.

Usher syndrome 1g (autosomal recessive) (USH1G, Accession NP_775748.1)is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USH1GBINDING SITE1 and USH1G BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found inuntranslated regions of mRNA encoded by USH1G, corresponding to targetbinding sites such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITEIII of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of USH1G BINDING SITE1 and USH1G BINDING SITE2, designated SEQID:12873 and SEQ ID:4086 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Usher syndrome 1g(autosomal recessive) (USH1G, Accession NP_(—)775748.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with USH1G.

Vang-like 2 (van gogh, drosophila) (VANGL2, Accession XP_049695.4) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VANGL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by VANGL2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofVANGL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17930, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Vang-like 2 (vangogh, drosophila) (VANGL2, Accession XP_(—)049695.4), a gene which maytake part in defining the lateral boundary of floorplate differentiationand therefore may be associated with Neural tube defects. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofNeural tube defects, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with VANGL2.

The function of VANGL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Vesicle amine transportprotein 1 homolog (t californica) (VAT1, Accession NP_(—)006364.2) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. VAT1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by VAT1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VAT1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7020, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Vesicle aminetransport protein 1 homolog (t californica) (VAT1, AccessionNP_(—)006364.2), a gene which is a membrane protein of cholinergicsynaptic vesicles. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VAT1.

The function of VAT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM330.2. Von willebrand factor(VWF, Accession NP_(—)000543.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VWF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VWF, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of VWF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13033, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Von willebrandfactor (VWF, Accession NP_(—)000543.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with VWF.

WDR22 (Accession XP_(—)031102.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WDR22 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WDR22,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WDR22 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16841, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of WDR22 (AccessionXP_(—)031102.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WDR22.

Wd repeat domain 7 (WDR7, Accession NP_(—)056100.1) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WDR7 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by WDR7, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof WDR7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:570, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Wd repeat domain7 (WDR7, Accession NP_(—)056100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with WDR7.

Wd repeat domain 7 (WDR7, Accession NP_(—)443066.1) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WDR7 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by WDR7, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof WDR7 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:570, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Wd repeat domain7 (WDR7, Accession NP_(—)443066.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with WDR7.

Wd repeat domain 9 (WDR9, Accession NP_(—)061836.2) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WDR9 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by WDR9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof WDR9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15650, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Wd repeat domain9 (WDR9, Accession NP_(—)061836.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with WDR9.

Wolfram syndrome 1 (wolframin) (WFS1, Accession NP_(—)005996.1) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WFS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by WFS1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WFS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6581, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Wolfram syndrome1 (wolframin) (WFS1, Accession NP_(—)005996.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with WFS1.

Winged-helix nude (WHN, Accession NP_(—)003584.2) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHN BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WHN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WHN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18123, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Winged-helix nude(WHN, Accession NP_(—)003584.2), a gene which plays a role intranscriptional regulation and therefore may be associated with T-cellimmunodeficiency, the skin disorder congenital alopecia, and naildystrophy. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of T-cell immunodeficiency, the skin disordercongenital alopecia, and nail dystrophy, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with WHN.

The function of WHN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM40.1. Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1-like 1 (WHSC1L1, Accession NP_(—)060248.2) isanother GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1L1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1L1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of WHSC1L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:1808, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1-like 1 (WHSC1L1, Accession NP_(—)060248.2), a genewhich restores repair of base-base and single-nucleotideinsertion-deletion mismatches, and increases the proficiency to processheteroduplexes with insertion-deletion mismatches. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with WHSC1L1.

The function of WHSC1L1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM412.1. WSB2 (AccessionNP_(—)061109.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WSB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WSB2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of WSB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17131, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of WSB2 (AccessionNP_(—)061109.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WSB2.

Tyrosine 3-monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-monooxygenase activation protein,beta polypeptide (YWHAB, Accession NP_(—)647539.1) is another GAM8358target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. YWHAB BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by YWHAB, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof YWHAB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8275, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Tyrosine3-monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-monooxygenase activation protein, betapolypeptide (YWHAB, Accession NP_(—)647539.1), a gene which activatestyrosine and tryptophan hydroxylases in the presence of protein kinaseii, and strongly activates protein kinase c. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with YWHAB.

The function of YWHAB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM374.2. Tyrosine3-monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-monooxygenase activation protein, betapolypeptide (YWHAB, Accession NP_(—)003395.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. YWHAB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by YWHAB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of YWHABBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8275, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Tyrosine3-monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-monooxygenase activation protein, betapolypeptide (YWHAB, Accession NP_(—)003395.1), a gene which activatestyrosine and tryptophan hydroxylases in the presence of protein kinaseii, and strongly activates protein kinase c. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with YWHAB.

The function of YWHAB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM374.2. Tyrosine3-monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-monooxygenase activation protein, betapolypeptide (YWHAB, Accession NP_(—)003395.1) is another GAM8358 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. YWHAB BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by YWHAB, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of YWHABBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8275, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Tyrosine3-monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-monooxygenase activation protein, betapolypeptide (YWHAB, Accession NP_(—)003395.1), a gene which activatestyrosine and tryptophan hydroxylases in the presence of protein kinaseii, and strongly activates protein kinase c. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with YWHAB.

The function of YWHAB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM374.2. ZDHHC14 (AccessionNP_(—)714968.1) is another GAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZDHHC14 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ZDHHC14,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZDHHC14 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11339, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8358 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of ZDHHC14(Accession NP_(—)714968.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ZDHHC14.

ZDHHC14 (Accession NP_(—)078906.2) is another GAM8358 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. ZDHHC14 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by ZDHHC14, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZDHHC14BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11339, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of ZDHHC14(Accession NP_(—)078906.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8358 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ZDHHC14.

Zinc finger protein 302 (ZNF302, Accession NP_(—)061145.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF302 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF302, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF302 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15235, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 302 (ZNF302, Accession NP_(—)061145.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF302.

Zinc finger protein 302 (ZNF302, Accession NP_(—)060913.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF302 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF302, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF302 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15235, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 302 (ZNF302, Accession NP_(—)060913.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF302.

Zinc finger protein 313 (ZNF313, Accession NP_(—)061153.1) is anotherGAM8358 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF313 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF313, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF313BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13901, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8358 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:255.

Another function of GAM8358 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 313 (ZNF313, Accession NP_(—)061153.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8358 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF313.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 8554 (GAM8554), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM8554 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM8554 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM8554 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM8554 gene encodes a GAM8554 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM8554 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:1, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM8554 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM8554 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM8554 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM8554 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:1, and aschematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM8554folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM8554 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: B) nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA is designated SEQID:388, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM8554 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM8554 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM8554target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM8554 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM8554 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM8554 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM8554 target RNA into GAM8554 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM8554 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM8554 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM8554 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM8554 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM8554 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM8554 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM8554 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM8554 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

V-abl abelson murine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 1 (ABL1, AccessionNP_(—)005148.1) is a GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ABL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABL1, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ABL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4735, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

A function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of V-abl abelson murineleukemia viral oncogene homolog 1 (ABL1, Accession NP_(—)005148.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABL1.

V-abl abelson murine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 1 (ABL1, AccessionNP_(—)009297.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ABL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ABL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ABL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4735, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of V-abl abelsonmurine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 1 (ABL1, AccessionNP_(—)009297.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ABL1.

Afg3 atpase family gene 3-like 1 (yeast) (AFG3L1, AccessionNP_(—)001123.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AFG3L1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AFG3L1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AFG3L1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4913, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Afg3 atpasefamily gene 3-like 1 (yeast) (AFG3L1, Accession NP_(—)001123.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AFG3L1.

Aldehyde dehydrogenase 4 family, member a1 (ALDH4A1, AccessionNP_(—)003739.2) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALDH4A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ALDH4A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALDH4A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 4 family, member a1 (ALDH4A1, Accession NP_(—)003739.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH4A1.

Aldehyde dehydrogenase 4 family, member a1 (ALDH4A1, AccessionNP_(—)733844.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ALDH4A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by ALDH4A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ALDH4A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4955, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Aldehydedehydrogenase 4 family, member a1 (ALDH4A1, Accession NP_(—)733844.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ALDH4A1.

Adaptor-related protein complex 1, gamma 1 subunit (AP1G1, AccessionNP_(—)001119.2) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. AP1G1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by AP1G1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of AP1G1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18932, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 1, gamma 1 subunit (AP1G1, Accession NP_(—)001119.2), agene which promotes the formation of clathrin-coated pits and vesicles.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1G1.

The function of AP1G1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM388.2. Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 1, mu 1 subunit (AP1M1, Accession NP_(—)115882.1) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AP1M1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by AP1M1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofAP1M1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7039, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Adaptor-relatedprotein complex 1, mu 1 subunit (AP1M1, Accession NP_(—)115882.1), agene which promotes the formation of clathrin-coated pits and vesicles.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with AP1M1.

The function of AP1M1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM130.1. APRG1 (AccessionNP_(—)848029.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. APRG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by APRG1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APRG1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9637, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of APRG1 (AccessionNP_(—)848029.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APRG1.

APRG1 (Accession NP_(—)848028.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APRG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APRG1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APRG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9637, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of APRG1 (AccessionNP_(—)848028.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APRG1.

APRG1 (Accession NP_(—)848032.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. APRG1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by APRG1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of APRG1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9637, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of APRG1 (AccessionNP_(—)848032.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith APRG1.

ARH (Accession NP_(—)056442.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ARH BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARH, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ARH BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18536, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of ARH (AccessionNP_(—)056442.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARH.

Adp-ribosylation factor-like 2 (ARL2, Accession NP_(—)001658.1) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ARL2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ARL2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ARL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9268, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Adp-ribosylationfactor-like 2 (ARL2, Accession NP_(—)001658.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ARL2.

Actin related protein 2/3 complex, subunit 3, 21 kda (ARPC3, AccessionNP_(—)005710.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ARPC3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ARPC3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ARPC3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10193, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Actin relatedprotein 2/3 complex, subunit 3, 21 kda (ARPC3, AccessionNP_(—)005710.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ARPC3.

ASF1B (Accession NP_(—)060624.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ASF1B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ASF1B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ASF1B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4386, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of ASF1B (AccessionNP_(—)060624.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ASF1B.

Atpase, class v, type 10a (ATP10A, Accession NP_(—)077816.1) is anotherGAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATP10A BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ATP10A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP10ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12086, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, class v,type 10a (ATP10A, Accession NP_(—)077816.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ATP10A.

Atpase inhibitory factor 1 (ATPIF1, Accession NP_(—)835498.1) is anotherGAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ATPIF1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ATPIF1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ATPIF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19002, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Atpase inhibitoryfactor 1 (ATPIF1, Accession NP_(—)835498.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ATPIF1.

Btb and cnc homology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2(BACH2, Accession NP_(—)068585.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. BACH2 BINDING SITE1 and BACH2 BINDING SITE2 aretarget binding sites found in untranslated regions of mRNA encoded byBACH2, corresponding to target binding sites such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BACH2 BINDING SITE1 andBACH2 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:17751 and SEQ ID:19189respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Btb and cnchomology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2 (BACH2,Accession NP_(—)068585.1), a gene which acts as repressor or activator,binds to maf recognition elements and therefore may be associated withNon-hodgkin lymphoma. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Non-hodgkin lymphoma, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with BACH2.

The function of BACH2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. BOP (AccessionXP_(—)097915.2) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. BOP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by BOP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of BOP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3691, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of BOP (AccessionXP_(—)097915.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith BOP.

C14orf113 (Accession NP_(—)060100.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf113 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byC14orf113, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf113 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13492, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of C14orf113(Accession NP_(—)060100.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf113.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 19 (C9orf19, Accession NP_(—)071738.1)is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf19BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C9orf19, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C9orf19 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4682, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 19 (C9orf19, Accession NP_(—)071738.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf19.

Chromosome 9 open reading frame 25 (C9orf25, Accession NP_(—)671735.1)is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C9orf25BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C9orf25, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C9orf25 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1932, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 9 openreading frame 25 (C9orf25, Accession NP_(—)671735.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C9orf25.

Carbonic anhydrase vi (CA6, Accession NP_(—)001206.1) is another GAM8554target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CA6 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CA6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CA6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4909, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Carbonicanhydrase vi (CA6, Accession NP_(—)001206.1), a gene which has afunction of reversible hydratation of carbon dioxide. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CA6.

The function of CA6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1617.1. Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, alpha 2/delta subunit 2 (CACNA2D2, AccessionNP_(—)006021.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CACNA2D2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CACNA2D2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CACNA2D2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8973,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Calcium channel,voltage-dependent, alpha 2/delta subunit 2 (CACNA2D2, AccessionNP_(—)006021.1), a gene which is a calcium channel protein which playsan important role in excitation-contraction coupling. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CACNA2D2.

The function of CACNA2D2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM374.2. CAP350 (AccessionNP_055625.2) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CAP350 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CAP350, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CAP350 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11531, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of CAP350 (AccessionNP_(—)055625.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CAP350.

Caspase 8, apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, AccessionNP_(—)203521.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CASP8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CASP8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CASP8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14684, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Caspase 8,apoptosis-related cysteine protease (CASP8, Accession NP_(—)203521.1), agene which is an apoptosis-related caspase and an upstream component ofFas receptor and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-induced apoptosis.and therefore may be associated with Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Huntington-relatedneurodegenerative diseases, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CASP8.

The function of CASP8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Chemokine (c-c motif)receptor 7 (CCR7, Accession NP_(—)001829.1) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CCR7 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCCR7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CCR7 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1279, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-cmotif) receptor 7 (CCR7, Accession NP_(—)001829.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CCR7.

Chromodomain helicase dna binding protein 4 (CHD4, AccessionNP_(—)001264.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CHD4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHD4, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CHD4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2554, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Chromodomainhelicase dna binding protein 4 (CHD4, Accession NP_(—)001264.1), a genewhich may regulate gene expression and chromatin structure and thereforemay be associated with Dermatomyositis. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Dermatomyositis,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with CHD4.

The function of CHD4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Carbohydrate(n-acetylglucosamine-6-o) sulfotransferase 2 (CHST2, AccessionNP_(—)004258.2) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CHST2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHST2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CHST2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5960, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(n-acetylglucosamine-6-o) sulfotransferase 2 (CHST2, AccessionNP_(—)004258.2), a gene which may serve as a transmembrane domain for atype II protein or as a Golgi retention signal. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with CHST2.

The function of CHST2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1191.1. Ciliary neurotrophicfactor (CNTF, Accession NP_000605.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CNTF BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CNTF,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNTF BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19190, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Ciliaryneurotrophic factor (CNTF, Accession NP_(—)000605.1), a gene which is asurvival factor for various neuronal cell types. and therefore may beassociated with Ciliary neurotrophic factor polymorphism. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofCiliary neurotrophic factor polymorphism, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with CNTF.

The function of CNTF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM148.1. Carnitineacetyltransferase (CRAT, Accession NP_003994.2) is another GAM8554target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRAT BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CRAT, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CRAT BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8044, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Carnitineacetyltransferase (CRAT, Accession NP_(—)003994.2), a gene whichcatalyzes the reversible transfer of acyl groups from an acyl-CoAthioester to carnitine. and therefore may be associated with Alzheimer'sdisease. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of Alzheimer's disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CRAT.

The function of CRAT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM229.1. Corticotropinreleasing hormone (CRH, Accession NP_(—)000747.1) is another GAM8554target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CRH BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CRH,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CRH BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7497, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Corticotropinreleasing hormone (CRH, Accession NP_(—)000747.1), a gene whichregulates the release of corticotropin from pituitary gland. andtherefore may be associated with Alzheimer's disease. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofAlzheimer's disease, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CRH.

The function of CRH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM371.1. Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 9 (CXCL9, Accession NP_(—)002407.1) is another GAM8554target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CXCL9 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CXCL9, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CXCL9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:548, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Chemokine (c-x-cmotif) ligand 9 (CXCL9, Accession NP_(—)002407.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CXCL9.

Daz associated protein 2 (DAZAP2, Accession NP_(—)055579.1) is anotherGAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DAZAP2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by DAZAP2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DAZAP2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12754, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Daz associatedprotein 2 (DAZAP2, Accession NP_(—)055579.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with DAZAP2.

DC2 (Accession NP_(—)067050.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DC2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DC2, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4382, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of DC2 (AccessionNP_(—)067050.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DC2.

Desmin (DES, Accession NP_(—)001918.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DES BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DES,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DES BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17929, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Desmin (DES,Accession NP_(—)001918.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DES.

Deoxyguanosine kinase (DGUOK, Accession NP_(—)550440.1) is anotherGAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DGUOK BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DGUOK, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DGUOK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2183, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Deoxyguanosinekinase (DGUOK, Accession NP_(—)550440.1), a gene which is deoxyguanosinekinase and mediates phosphorylation of several deoxyribonucleosides andtherefore may be associated with Mitochondrial dna depletion syndromes.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Mitochondrial dna depletion syndromes ., and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DGUOK.

The function of DGUOK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM385.2. Deoxyguanosine kinase(DGUOK, Accession NP_(—)550438.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DGUOK BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by DGUOK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DGUOKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2183, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Deoxyguanosinekinase (DGUOK, Accession NP_(—)550438.1), a gene which is deoxyguanosinekinase and mediates phosphorylation of several deoxyribonucleosides andtherefore may be associated with Mitochondrial dna depletion syndromes.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Mitochondrial dna depletion syndromes ., and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DGUOK.

The function of DGUOK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM385.2. DHDDS (AccessionNP_(—)079163.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DHDDS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DHDDS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DHDDS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6851, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of DHDDS (AccessionNP_(—)079163.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DHDDS.

DHRS1 (Accession NP_(—)612461.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DHRS1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DHRS1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DHRS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10467, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of DHRS1 (AccessionNP_(—)612461.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith DHRS1.

DKFZP434F2021 (Accession NP_(—)056227.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434F2021 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434F2021, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434F2021 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10822, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434F2021(Accession NP_(—)056227.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434F2021.

DKFZP434H132 (Accession NP_(—)056307.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434H132 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434H132, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434H132 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12087, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434H132(Accession NP_(—)056307.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434H132.

DKFZP434J046 (Accession NP_(—)056486.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434J046 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434J046, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434J046 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12435, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434J046(Accession NP_(—)056486.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434J046.

DKFZP564O0423 (Accession XP_(—)166254.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564O0423 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564O0423, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564O0423 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2580, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564O0423(Accession XP_(—)166254.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564O0423.

DKFZP566K1924 (Accession NP_(—)056278.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP566K1924 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP566K1924, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP566K1924 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2609, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP566K1924(Accession NP_(—)056278.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP566K1924.

DKFZP586I2223 (Accession NP_(—)542768.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586I2223 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP586I2223, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586I2223 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8692, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586I2223(Accession NP_(—)542768.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586I2223.

DKFZP586I2223 (Accession NP_(—)542769.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586I2223 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP586I2223, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586I2223 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8692, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586I2223(Accession NP_(—)542769.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586I2223.

DKFZP586I2223 (Accession NP_(—)056253.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586I2223 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP586I2223, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586I2223 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8692, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586I2223(Accession NP_(—)056253.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586I2223.

DKFZp761B107 (Accession NP_(—)775734.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761B107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761B107 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11144, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761B107(Accession NP_(—)775734.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761B107.

DKFZp761O2018 (Accession XP_(—)044062.3) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761O2018 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761O2018, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761O2018 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14901, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761O2018(Accession XP_(—)044062.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761O2018.

DKFZP762N2316 (Accession NP_(—)067047.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP762N2316 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by DKFZP762N2316, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP762N2316 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19658, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP762N2316(Accession NP_(—)067047.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP762N2316.

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4 gamma, 1 (EIF4G1, AccessionNP_(—)004944.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EIF4G1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EIF4G1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EIF4G1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7541, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Eukaryotictranslation initiation factor 4 gamma, 1 (EIF4G1, AccessionNP_(—)004944.1), a gene which is a Translation initiation factor.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with EIF4G1.

The function of EIF4G1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM221.1. Ectonucleosidetriphosphate diphosphohydrolase 6 (putative function) (ENTPD6, AccessionNP_(—)001238.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ENTPD6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ENTPD6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ENTPD6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12576, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Ectonucleosidetriphosphate diphosphohydrolase 6 (putative function) (ENTPD6, AccessionNP_(—)001238.1), a gene which might support glycosylation reactions inthe golgi apparatus and, when released from cells, might catalyze thehydrolysis of extracellular nucleotides. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ENTPD6.

The function of ENTPD6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM65.2. ERK8 (AccessionNP_(—)620590.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ERK8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ERK8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ERK8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15517, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of ERK8 (AccessionNP_(—)620590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ERK8.

Ecotropic viral integration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EVI5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by EVI5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EVI5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5538, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Ecotropic viralintegration site 5 (EVI5, Accession NP_(—)005656.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with EVI5.

Family with sequence similarity 10, member a3 (FAM10A3, AccessionXP_(—)015334.4) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. FAM10A3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FAM10A3, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FAM10A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:874, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Family withsequence similarity 10, member a3 (FAM10A3, Accession XP_015334.4).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FAM10A3.

FBXO16 (Accession NP_(—)758954.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FBXO16 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FBXO16,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FBXO16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9967, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FBXO16 (AccessionNP_(—)758954.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FBXO16.

FLJ00007 (Accession NP_(—)258260.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00007 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00007,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00007 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4850, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00007(Accession NP_(—)258260.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00007.

FLJ11301 (Accession NP_(—)060855.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11301 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11301,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11301 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18187, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11301(Accession NP_(—)060855.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11301.

FLJ12895 (Accession NP_(—)076415.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12895 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12895,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12895 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18925, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12895(Accession NP_(—)076415.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12895.

FLJ12960 (Accession NP_(—)078914.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12960 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12960,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12960 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13088, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12960(Accession NP_(—)078914.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12960.

FLJ20707 (Accession NP_(—)060406.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20707 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by FLJ20707, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20707BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16918, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20707(Accession NP_(—)060406.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20707.

FLJ20898 (Accession NP_(—)078876.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20898 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20898,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20898 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12410, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20898(Accession NP_(—)078876.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20898.

FLJ22944 (Accession NP_(—)079421.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22944 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22944,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22944 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10158, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22944(Accession NP_(—)079421.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22944.

FLJ23867 (Accession NP_(—)689875.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23867 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23867,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23867 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13980, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23867(Accession NP_(—)689875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23867.

FLJ25756 (Accession NP_(—)776175.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25756 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25756,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25756 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3815, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25756(Accession NP_(—)776175.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25756.

FLJ30934 (Accession NP_(—)689973.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30934 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30934,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30934 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13660, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30934(Accession NP_(—)689973.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30934.

FLJ31166 (Accession NP_(—)694567.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31166 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31166,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31166 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17040, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31166(Accession NP_(—)694567.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31166.

FLJ31318 (Accession NP_(—)689499.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31318 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31318,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31318 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10740, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31318(Accession NP_(—)689499.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31318.

FLJ32825 (Accession NP_(—)689705.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32825 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ32825,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32825 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11776, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32825(Accession NP_(—)689705.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32825.

FLJ35936 (Accession NP_(—)775735.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35936 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35936,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35936 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1674, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35936(Accession NP_(—)775735.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35936.

FLJ38499 (Accession NP_(—)776158.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ38499 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ38499,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ38499 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16881, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FLJ38499(Accession NP_(—)776158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ38499.

FLJ39106 (Accession NP_(—)775900.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ39106 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ39106,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ39106 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8062, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FLJ39106(Accession NP_(—)775900.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ39106.

FLJ40852 (Accession NP_(—)775948.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ40852 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ40852,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ40852 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1720, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FLJ40852(Accession NP_(—)775948.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ40852.

Forkhead box d4 (FOXD4, Accession XP_(—)095746.6) is another GAM8554target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXD4 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FOXD4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXD4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10798, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Forkhead box d4(FOXD4, Accession XP_(—)095746.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FOXD4.

FOXD4L1 (Accession NP_(—)036316.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FOXD4L1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FOXD4L1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FOXD4L1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14436, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FOXD4L1(Accession NP_(—)036316.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FOXD4L1.

FUK (Accession NP_(—)659496.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. FUK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FUK, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of FUK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16844, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of FUK (AccessionNP_(—)659496.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FUK.

Fucosyltransferase 3 (galactoside 3(4)-l-fucosyltransferase, lewis bloodgroup included) (FUT3, Accession NP_(—)000140.1) is another GAM8554target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FUT3 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby FUT3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUT3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2915, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition ofFucosyltransferase 3 (galactoside 3(4)-l-fucosyltransferase, lewis bloodgroup included) (FUT3, Accession NP_(—)000140.1), a gene which maycatalyze alpha-1,3 and alpha-1,4 glycosidic linkages involved in theexpression of vim-2, lewis a, lewis b, sialyl lewis x and lewis x/ssea-1antigens. and therefore may be associated with Lewis-negative disease.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Lewis- negative disease, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FUT3.

The function of FUT3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM180.1. Fucosyltransferase 5(alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT5, Accession NP_(—)002025.1) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FUT5 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FUT5, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUT5BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2915, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition ofFucosyltransferase 5 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT5, AccessionNP_002025.1), a gene which may catalyse alpha-1,3 glycosidic linkagesinvolved in the expression of vim-2, lewis x/ssea-1 and sialyl lewis xantigens. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith FUT5.

The function of FUT5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM180.1. Fucosyltransferase 6(alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT6, Accession NP_(—)000141.1) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FUT6 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FUT6, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUT6BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7499, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition ofFucosyltransferase 6 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT6, AccessionNP_000141.1), a gene which is involved in the biosynthesis of thee-selectin ligand, sialyl-lewis x. catalyzes the transfer of fucose fromgdp-beta-fucose to alpha-2,3 sialylated substrates. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with FUT6.

The function of FUT6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM47.1. Fucosyltransferase 9(alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT9, Accession NP_(—)006572.1) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FUT9 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FUT9, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FUT9BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16065, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition ofFucosyltransferase 9 (alpha (1,3) fucosyltransferase) (FUT9, AccessionNP_006572.1), a gene which catalyzes alpha-1,3 glycosidic linkages.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with FUT9.

The function of FUT9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM31.1. Grb2-associated bindingprotein 2 (GAB2, Accession NP_(—)036428.1) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAB2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by GAB2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAB2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7231, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Grb2-associatedbinding protein 2 (GAB2, Accession NP_(—)036428.1), a gene which act asadapters for transmitting various signals. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GAB2.

The function of GAB2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Grb2-associated bindingprotein 2 (GAB2, Accession NP_(—)536739.1) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GAB2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by GAB2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAB2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7231, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Grb2-associatedbinding protein 2 (GAB2, Accession NP_(—)536739.1), a gene which act asadapters for transmitting various signals. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GAB2.

The function of GAB2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Growth arrest-specific7 (GAS7, Accession NP_(—)005881.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GAS7 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GAS7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAS7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19750, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Growtharrest-specific 7 (GAS7, Accession NP_(—)005881.1), a gene which mayplay a role in promoting maturation and morphological differentiation ofcerebellar neurons. and therefore may be associated with Leukemias withmyeloid/lymphoid (mll). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Leukemias with myeloid/lymphoid(mll), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withGAS7.

The function of GAS7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Growth arrest-specific7 (GAS7, Accession NP_(—)003635.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. GAS7 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by GAS7, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GAS7BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19750, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Growtharrest-specific 7 (GAS7, Accession NP_(—)003635.1), a gene which mayplay a role in promoting maturation and morphological differentiation ofcerebellar neurons. and therefore may be associated with Leukemias withmyeloid/lymphoid (mll). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Leukemias with myeloid/lymphoid(mll), and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withGAS7.

The function of GAS7 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. Golgi autoantigen,golgin subfamily a, 1 (GOLGA1, Accession NP_(—)002068.1) is anotherGAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GOLGA1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GOLGA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GOLGA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5615, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Golgiautoantigen, golgin subfamily a, 1 (GOLGA1, Accession NP_(—)002068.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with GOLGA1.

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate 2b (GRIN2B,Accession NP_(—)000825.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GRIN2B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GRIN2B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRIN2B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10992, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Glutamatereceptor, ionotropic, n-methyl d-aspartate 2b (GRIN2B, AccessionNP_(—)000825.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith GRIN2B.

G1 to s phase transition 2 (GSPT2, Accession NP_060564.1) is anotherGAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GSPT2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by GSPT2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GSPT2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8094, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of G1 to s phasetransition 2 (GSPT2, Accession NP_(—)060564.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GSPT2.

Hepatoma-derived growth factor (high-mobility group protein 1-like)(HDGF, Accession NP_(—)004485.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HDGF BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HDGF, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HDGF BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2702, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Hepatoma-derivedgrowth factor (high-mobility group protein 1-like) (HDGF, AccessionNP_004485.1), a gene which is a heparin-binding protein, with mitogenicactivity for fibroblasts. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HDGF.

The function of HDGF and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM204.2. HELSNF1 (AccessionXP_(—)033511.7) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HELSNF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HELSNF1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HELSNF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18562,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of HELSNF1(Accession XP_(—)033511.7). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HELSNF1.

HEMK (Accession NP_(—)057257.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HEMK BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HEMK, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HEMK BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15386, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of HEMK (AccessionNP_(—)057257.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HEMK.

High mobility group at-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665909.1) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMGA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by HMGA1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of HMGA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13844,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of High mobilitygroup at-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665909.1), a gene whichorchestrates the assembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome by mediating anetwork of protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HMGA1.

The function of HMGA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. High mobility groupat-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)002122.1) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMGA1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HMGA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMGA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13844, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of High mobilitygroup at-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)002122.1), a gene whichorchestrates the assembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome by mediating anetwork of protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HMGA1.

The function of HMGA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. High mobility groupat-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665912.1) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMGA1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HMGA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMGA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13844, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of High mobilitygroup at-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665912.1), a gene whichorchestrates the assembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome by mediating anetwork of protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HMGA1.

The function of HMGA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. High mobility groupat-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665906.1) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMGA1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HMGA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMGA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13844, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of High mobilitygroup at-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665906.1), a gene whichorchestrates the assembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome by mediating anetwork of protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HMGA1.

The function of HMGA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. High mobility groupat-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665911.1) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMGA1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HMGA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMGA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13844, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of High mobilitygroup at-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665911.1), a gene whichorchestrates the assembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome by mediating anetwork of protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HMGA1.

The function of HMGA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. High mobility groupat-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665910.1) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMGA1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HMGA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMGA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13844, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of High mobilitygroup at-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665910.1), a gene whichorchestrates the assembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome by mediating anetwork of protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HMGA1.

The function of HMGA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. High mobility groupat-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665907.1) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMGA1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HMGA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMGA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13844, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of High mobilitygroup at-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665907.1), a gene whichorchestrates the assembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome by mediating anetwork of protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HMGA1.

The function of HMGA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. High mobility groupat-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665908.1) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HMGA1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HMGA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HMGA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13844, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of High mobilitygroup at-hook 1 (HMGA1, Accession NP_(—)665908.1), a gene whichorchestrates the assembly of a virus-induced enhanceosome by mediating anetwork of protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HMGA1.

The function of HMGA1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. Hermansky-pudlaksyndrome 1 (HPS1, Accession NP_(—)000186.1) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HPS1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byHPS1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HPS1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8078, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Hermansky-pudlaksyndrome 1 (HPS1, Accession NP_(—)000186.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HPS1.

HRIHFB2122 (Accession NP_(—)008963.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HRIHFB2122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HRIHFB2122, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofHRIHFB2122 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3658, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of HRIHFB2122(Accession NP_(—)008963.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HRIHFB2122.

Heparan sulfate (glucosamine) 3-o-sulfotransferase 2 (HS3ST2, AccessionNP_(—)006034.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. HS3ST2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HS3ST2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of HS3ST2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3906, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Heparan sulfate(glucosamine) 3-o-sulfotransferase 2 (HS3ST2, Accession NP_(—)006034.1),a gene which plays a role in the generation of heparan sulfateproteoglycan. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HS3ST2.

The function of HS3ST2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM767.1. Heparan sulfate6-o-sulfotransferase 2 (HS6ST2, Accession NP_(—)671704.2) is anotherGAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HS6ST2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HS6ST2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HS6ST2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13150, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Heparan sulfate6-o-sulfotransferase 2 (HS6ST2, Accession NP_(—)671704.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with HS6ST2.

Inducible t-cell co-stimulator (ICOS, Accession NP_(—)036224.1) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ICOS BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ICOS, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ICOSBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16504, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Inducible t-cellco-stimulator (ICOS, Accession NP_(—)036224.1), a gene which formshomodimers and functions as an inducible T-cell co-stimulator.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ICOS.

The function of ICOS and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM369.2. Interleukin 18receptor 1 (IL18R1, Accession NP_(—)003846.1) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. IL18R1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byIL18R1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of IL18R1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:950, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Interleukin 18receptor 1 (IL18R1, Accession NP_(—)003846.1), a gene which is requiredfor dorsal-ventral embryonic polarity and promotes heterophilic cellularadhesion. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith IL18R1.

The function of IL18R1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM190.1. Integrin beta 3binding protein (beta3-endonexin) (ITGB3BP, Accession NP_(—)055103.3) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ITGB3BPBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ITGB3BP, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ITGB3BP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6219, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Integrin beta 3binding protein (beta3-endonexin) (ITGB3BP, Accession NP_(—)055103.3), agene which interacts swith the cytoplasmic tail of the integrin beta- 3subunit. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated withITGB3BP.

The function of ITGB3BP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1701.2. Jun d proto -oncogene (JUND, Accession NP_(—)005345.2) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. JUND BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byJUND, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of JUND BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9711, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Jun d proto -oncogene (JUND, Accession NP_(—)005345.2), a gene which binds an ap-1site. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, preventionand treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with JUND.

The function of JUND and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM104.1. KAB (AccessionNP_(—)055627.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. KAB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KAB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of KAB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6558, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of KAB (AccessionNP_(—)055627.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith KAB.

KIAA0375 (Accession XP_(—)048462.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0375 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0375,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0375 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12790, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0375(Accession XP_(—)048462.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0375.

KIAA0599 (Accession XP_(—)085127.6) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0599 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0599,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0599 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16996, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0599(Accession XP_(—)085127.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0599.

KIAA0953 (Accession XP_(—)039733.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0953 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0953,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0953 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2253, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0953(Accession XP_(—)039733.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0953.

KIAA0984 (Accession XP_(—)037557.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0984 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0984,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0984 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4106, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0984(Accession XP_(—)037557.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0984.

KIAA1045 (Accession XP_(—)048592.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1045 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1045,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1045 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5832, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1045(Accession XP_(—)048592.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1045.

KIAA1394 (Accession XP_(—)208522.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1394 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1394,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1394 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3139, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1394(Accession XP_(—)208522.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1394.

KIAA1713 (Accession XP_(—)290811.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1713 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1713,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1713 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10338, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1713(Accession XP_(—)290811.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1713.

KIAA1843 (Accession XP_(—)030838.3) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1843 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1843,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1843 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15579, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1843(Accession XP_(—)030838.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1843.

KIAA1870 (Accession NP_(—)116277.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1870 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1870, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1870BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11147, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1870(Accession NP_(—)116277.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1870.

KIAA1940 (Accession XP_(—)086981.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1940 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1940,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1940 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16455, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1940(Accession XP_(—)086981.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1940.

Kinesin family member 13b (KIF13B, Accession NP_(—)056069.1) is anotherGAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIF13B BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KIF13B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF13BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11786, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Kinesin familymember 13b (KIF13B, Accession NP_(—)056069.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KIF13B.

Kinesin family member 3c (KIF3C, Accession NP_(—)002245.2) is anotherGAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KIF3C BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by KIF3C, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIF3CBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16548, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Kinesin familymember 3c (KIF3C, Accession NP_(—)002245.2). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with KIF3C.

Kallikrein 3, (prostate specific antigen) (KLK3, Accession NP_665863.1)is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLK3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by KLK3, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of KLK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14566, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Kallikrein 3,(prostate specific antigen) (KLK3, Accession NP_(—)665863.1), a genewhich functions in the liquefaction of seminal coagulum and thereforemay be associated with Prostatic carcinoma. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Prostaticcarcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withKLK3.

The function of KLK3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM205.2. Kallikrein 3,(prostate specific antigen) (KLK3, Accession NP_(—)001639.1) is anotherGAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. KLK3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by KLK3, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof KLK3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14566, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Kallikrein 3,(prostate specific antigen) (KLK3, Accession NP_(—)001639.1), a genewhich functions in the liquefaction of seminal coagulum and thereforemay be associated with Prostatic carcinoma. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Prostaticcarcinoma, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withKLK3.

The function of KLK3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM205.2. L(3)mbt-like 2(drosophila) (L3MBTL2, Accession NP_(—)113676.2) is another GAM8554target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. L3MBTL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby L3MBTL2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of L3MBTL2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:796, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of L(3)mbt-like 2(drosophila) (L3MBTL2, Accession NP_(—)113676.2) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with L3MBTL2.

Laminin, gamma 2 (LAMC2, Accession NP_(—)005553.1) is another GAM8554target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LAMC2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by LAMC2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof LAMC2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13196, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Laminin, gamma 2(LAMC2, Accession NP_(—)005553.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LAMC2.

Lymphocyte cytosolic protein 2 (sh2 domain containing leukocyte proteinof 76 kda) (LCP2, Accession NP_(—)005556.1) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LCP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLCP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LCP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7204, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Lymphocytecytosolic protein 2 (sh2 domain containing leukocyte protein of 76 kda)(LCP2, Accession NP_(—)005556.1), a gene which involved in t cellantigen receptor mediated signaling. and therefore may be associatedwith Fetal hemorrhage and platelet dysfunction. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Fetalhemorrhage and platelet dysfunction, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LCP2.

The function of LCP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM175.1. Lim domains containing1 (LIMD1, Accession NP_(—)055055.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LIMD1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LIMD1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LIMD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8280, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Lim domainscontaining 1 (LIMD1, Accession NP_(—)055055.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LIMD1.

LOC116123 (Accession NP_(—)620139.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC116123 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC116123, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC116123 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3173, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC116123(Accession NP_(—)620139.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC116123.

LOC121952 (Accession XP_(—)062872.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC121952 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC121952, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC121952 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15313, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC121952(Accession XP_(—)062872.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC121952.

LOC130752 (Accession XP_(—)059468.3) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC130752 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC130752, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC130752 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10806, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC130752(Accession XP_(—)059468.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC130752.

LOC139547 (Accession XP_(—)066756.4) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC139547 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC139547, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC139547 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6100, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC139547(Accession XP_(—)066756.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC139547.

LOC146909 (Accession XP_(—)085634.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC146909 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC146909, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC146909 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14000, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC146909(Accession XP_(—)085634.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC146909.

LOC148710 (Accession XP_(—)097506.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC148710 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC148710, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC148710 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17195, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC148710(Accession XP_(—)097506.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC148710.

LOC149603 (Accession XP_(—)047499.3) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC149603 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC149603, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC149603 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7264, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC149603(Accession XP_(—)047499.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC149603.

LOC150819 (Accession XP_(—)097954.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150819 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150819, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150819 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9583, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC150819(Accession XP_(—)097954.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150819.

LOC152765 (Accession XP_(—)087519.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152765 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152765, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152765 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4063, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC152765(Accession XP_(—)087519.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152765.

LOC158298 (Accession XP_(—)098916.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158298 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158298, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158298 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7028, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC158298(Accession XP_(—)098916.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158298.

LOC203082 (Accession XP_(—)114620.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC203082 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC203082, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC203082 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4227, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC203082(Accession XP_(—)114620.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC203082.

LOC253499 (Accession XP_(—)172902.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253499 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253499, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253499 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16092, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC253499(Accession XP_(—)172902.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253499.

LOC253992 (Accession XP_(—)172953.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253992 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253992, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253992 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3239, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC253992(Accession XP_(—)172953.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253992.

LOC255849 (Accession XP_(—)172855.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC255849 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC255849, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC255849 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9954, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC255849(Accession XP_(—)172855.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC255849.

LOC256861 (Accession XP_(—)173004.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC256861 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC256861, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC256861 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14030, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC256861(Accession XP_(—)173004.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC256861.

LOC282915 (Accession XP_(—)212579.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282915 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282915, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282915 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8045, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC282915(Accession XP_(—)212579.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282915.

LOC282951 (Accession XP_(—)212627.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC282951 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC282951, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC282951 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8045, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC282951(Accession XP_(—)212627.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC282951.

LOC283028 (Accession XP_(—)210862.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283028 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283028, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283028 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19511, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC283028(Accession XP_(—)210862.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283028.

LOC283278 (Accession XP_(—)210961.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283278 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283278, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283278 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18729, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC283278(Accession XP_(—)210961.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283278.

LOC283314 (Accession XP_(—)210969.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283314 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283314, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283314 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8601, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC283314(Accession XP_(—)210969.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283314.

LOC283690 (Accession XP_(—)211167.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283690 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283690, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283690 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11309, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC283690(Accession XP_(—)211167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283690.

LOC283849 (Accession NP_(—)848611.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283849 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC283849, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC283849 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2526, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC283849(Accession NP_(—)848611.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283849.

LOC283861 (Accession NP_(—)787095.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283861 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283861, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283861 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13934, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC283861(Accession NP_(—)787095.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283861.

LOC283911 (Accession XP_(—)211259.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283911 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283911, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283911 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC283911(Accession XP_(—)211259.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283911.

LOC284109 (Accession XP_(—)211330.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284109 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284109, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284109 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18036, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC284109(Accession XP_(—)211330.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284109.

LOC284999 (Accession XP_(—)211728.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284999 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284999, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284999 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11242, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC284999(Accession XP_(—)211728.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284999.

LOC285281 (Accession XP_(—)211829.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285281 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285281, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285281 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8759, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC285281(Accession XP_(—)211829.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285281.

LOC285456 (Accession XP_(—)209617.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285456 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285456, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285456 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:683, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC285456(Accession XP_(—)209617.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285456.

LOC285602 (Accession XP_(—)209676.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285602 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285602, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285602 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7057, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC285602(Accession XP_(—)209676.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285602.

LOC285727 (Accession XP_(—)212000.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285727 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285727, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285727 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16880, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC285727(Accession XP_(—)212000.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285727.

LOC285733 (Accession XP_(—)212006.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285733 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285733, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285733 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18454, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC285733(Accession XP_(—)212006.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285733.

LOC285779 (Accession XP_(—)212016.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285779 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285779, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285779 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10046, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC285779(Accession XP_(—)212016.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285779.

LOC285804 (Accession XP_(—)212029.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285804 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285804, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285804 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15481, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC285804(Accession XP_(—)212029.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285804.

LOC285833 (Accession XP_(—)209790.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285833 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285833, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285833 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8045, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC285833(Accession XP_(—)209790.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285833.

LOC285843 (Accession XP_(—)212034.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285843 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285843, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285843 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2900, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC285843(Accession XP_(—)212034.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285843.

LOC285946 (Accession XP_(—)212103.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285946 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285946, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285946 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1695, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC285946(Accession XP_(—)212103.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285946.

LOC286040 (Accession XP_(—)209870.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286040 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286040, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286040 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11421, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC286040(Accession XP_(—)209870.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286040.

LOC286258 (Accession XP_(—)209972.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286258 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286258, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286258 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15299, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC286258(Accession XP_(—)209972.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286258.

LOC286374 (Accession XP_(—)212293.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286374 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286374, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286374 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10194, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC286374(Accession XP_(—)212293.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286374.

LOC286380 (Accession XP_(—)208412.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286380 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286380, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286380 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC286380(Accession XP_(—)208412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286380.

LOC338682 (Accession XP_(—)290521.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338682 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338682, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338682 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10670, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC338682(Accession XP_(—)290521.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338682.

LOC339483 (Accession NP_(—)848641.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339483 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC339483, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC339483 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10107, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC339483(Accession NP_(—)848641.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339483.

LOC339883 (Accession XP_(—)291056.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339883 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339883, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339883 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9637, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC339883(Accession XP_(—)291056.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339883.

LOC340319 (Accession XP_(—)295216.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340319 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340319, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340319 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4660, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC340319(Accession XP_(—)295216.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340319.

LOC340390 (Accession XP_(—)291269.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340390 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340390, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340390 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2836, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC340390(Accession XP_(—)291269.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340390.

LOC348428 (Accession XP_(—)302753.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348428 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348428, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348428 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2990, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC348428(Accession XP_(—)302753.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348428.

LOC348797 (Accession XP_(—)302888.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348797 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348797, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348797 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1312, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC348797(Accession XP_(—)302888.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348797.

LOC349192 (Accession XP_(—)300973.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349192 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349192, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349192 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13730, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC349192(Accession XP_(—)300973.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349192.

LOC349308 (Accession XP_(—)302590.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349308 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349308, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349308 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8798, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC349308(Accession XP_(—)302590.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349308.

LOC349318 (Accession XP_(—)300480.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349318 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349318, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349318 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC349318(Accession XP_(—)300480.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349318.

LOC349334 (Accession XP_(—)300488.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349334 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349334, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349334 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:867, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC349334(Accession XP_(—)300488.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349334.

LOC349466 (Accession XP_(—)303269.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349466 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349466, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349466 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:7281, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC349466(Accession XP_(—)303269.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349466.

LOC51161 (Accession NP_(—)057294.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51161 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51161,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51161 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12236, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC51161(Accession NP_(—)057294.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51161.

LOC90268 (Accession NP_(—)612357.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90268 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90268,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90268 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12418, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC90268(Accession NP_(—)612357.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90268.

LOC90499 (Accession XP_(—)032170.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90499 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90499,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90499 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2928, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LOC90499(Accession XP_(—)032170.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90499.

Lysyl oxidase-like 3 (LOXL3, Accession NP_(—)115992.1) is anotherGAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LOXL3 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by LOXL3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOXL3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11442, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Lysyloxidase-like 3 (LOXL3, Accession NP_(—)115992.1), a gene which isexpressed in many tissues, the highest levels seen in placenta, heart,ovary, testis, small intestine and spleen. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with LOXL3.

The function of LOXL3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM664.2. LPHN1 (AccessionNP_(—)055736.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LPHN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LPHN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LPHN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7496, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LPHN1 (AccessionNP_(—)055736.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LPHN1.

LRRC8 (Accession XP_(—)026998.2) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LRRC8 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LRRC8,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LRRC8 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14275, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LRRC8 (AccessionXP_(—)026998.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LRRC8.

LYK5 (Accession NP_(—)699166.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LYK5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LYK5, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LYK5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15716, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of LYK5 (AccessionNP_(—)699166.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LYK5.

Mad, mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 9 (drosophila) (MADH9,Accession NP_(—)005896.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MADH9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MADH9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MADH9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15488, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Mad, mothersagainst decapentaplegic homolog 9 (drosophila) (MADH9, AccessionNP_(—)005896.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MADH9.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1 interacting protein 1(MAP2K1IP1, Accession NP_(—)068805.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MAP2K1IP1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMAP2K1IP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MAP2K1IP1 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5192, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase 1 interacting protein 1 (MAP2K1IP1, AccessionNP_(—)068805.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAP2K1IP1.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 8 (MAP3K8, AccessionNP_(—)005195.2) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MAP3K8 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MAP3K8, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of MAP3K8 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13588, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase kinase kinase 8 (MAP3K8, Accession NP_(—)005195.2), agene which is able to activate nf-kappa-b 1 by stimulatingproteasome-mediated p. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MAP3K8.

The function of MAP3K8 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM55.1. Mcm3 minichromosomemaintenance deficient 3 (s. cerevisiae) associated protein, antisense(MCM3APAS, Accession NP_(—)060588.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MCM3APAS BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MCM3APAS,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MCM3APAS BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5637, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Mcm3minichromosome maintenance deficient 3 (s. cerevisiae) associatedprotein, antisense (MCM3APAS, Accession NP_(—)060588.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MCM3APAS.

Microfibrillar-associated protein 3 (MFAP3, Accession NP_005918.1) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MFAP3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MFAP3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMFAP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18666, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition ofMicrofibrillar-associated protein 3 (MFAP3, Accession NP_(—)005918.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MFAP3.

MGC29898 (Accession NP_(—)659485.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC29898 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC29898,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC29898 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:817, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of MGC29898(Accession NP_(—)659485.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC29898.

MGC3101 (Accession NP_(—)076948.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3101 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3101,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3101 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10658, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of MGC3101(Accession NP_(—)076948.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3101.

MGC3234 (Accession NP_(—)076436.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC3234 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC3234,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC3234 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4854, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of MGC3234(Accession NP_(—)076436.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC3234.

MGC35048 (Accession NP_(—)694940.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC35048 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC35048,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC35048 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of MGC35048(Accession NP_(—)694940.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC35048.

MGC7036 (Accession NP_(—)659495.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC7036 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC7036,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC7036 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14389, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of MGC7036(Accession NP_(—)659495.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC7036.

Membrane metallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase,calla, cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009218.1) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MME BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by MME, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10848, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009218.1), a gene which is thermolysin-likespecificity. and therefore is associated with Acute lymphocyticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Acute lymphocytic leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MME.

The function of MME and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009220.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MME BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MME, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10848, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009220.1), a gene which is thermolysin-likespecificity. and therefore is associated with Acute lymphocyticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Acute lymphocytic leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MME.

The function of MME and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)000893.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MME BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MME, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10848, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)000893.1), a gene which is thermolysin-likespecificity. and therefore is associated with Acute lymphocyticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Acute lymphocytic leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MME.

The function of MME and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009219.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MME BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by MME, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MMEBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10848, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Membranemetallo-endopeptidase (neutral endopeptidase, enkephalinase, calla,cd10) (MME, Accession NP_(—)009219.1), a gene which is thermolysin-likespecificity. and therefore is associated with Acute lymphocyticleukemia. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Acute lymphocytic leukemia, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MME.

The function of MME and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM63.1. Msh homeo box homolog 2(drosophila) (MSX2, Accession NP_(—)002440.2) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MSX2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byMSX2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSX2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14467, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Msh homeo boxhomolog 2 (drosophila) (MSX2, Accession NP_(—)002440.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MSX2.

C-myc binding protein (MYCBP, Accession NP_(—)036465.1) is anotherGAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MYCBP BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by MYCBP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MYCBPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6531, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of C-myc bindingprotein (MYCBP, Accession NP_(—)036465.1), a gene which binds c-Mycstimulating the activation of E-box-dependent transcription.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with MYCBP.

The function of MYCBP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM378.2. Neuroligin 4 (NLGN4,Accession NP_065793.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designatedTARGET GENE. NLGN4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NLGN4,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NLGN4 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:425, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Neuroligin 4(NLGN4, Accession NP_(—)065793.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NLGN4.

Neuroligin 4 (NLGN4, Accession NP_(—)851849.1) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NLGN4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by NLGN4, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NLGN4BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:425, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Neuroligin 4(NLGN4, Accession NP_(—)851849.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with NLGN4.

P5326 (Accession NP_(—)113638.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. P5326 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by P5326,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of P5326 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7667, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of P5326 (AccessionNP_(—)113638.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith P5326.

PACAP (Accession NP_(—)057543.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PACAP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PACAP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PACAP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19792, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of PACAP (AccessionNP_(—)057543.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PACAP.

Programmed cell death 2 (PDCD2, Accession NP_(—)659005.1) is anotherGAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDCD2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PDCD2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PDCD2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11383, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Programmed celldeath 2 (PDCD2, Accession NP_(—)659005.1), a gene which may be adna-binding protein with a regulatory function. Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PDCD2.

The function of PDCD2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM451.1. PEPP3 (AccessionNP_(—)055750.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PEPP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PEPP3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PEPP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1056, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of PEPP3 (AccessionNP_(—)055750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PEPP3.

Phosphatidylserine decarboxylase (PISD, Accession NP_(—)055153.1) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PISD BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by PISD, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PISDBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1719, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition ofPhosphatidylserine decarboxylase (PISD, Accession NP_(—)055153.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PISD.

PLPL (Accession NP_(—)064566.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PLPL BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PLPL, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of PLPL BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5391, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of PLPL (AccessionNP_(—)064566.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PLPL.

Plexin b1 (PLXNB1, Accession NP_(—)002664.1) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PLXNB1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPLXNB1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PLXNB1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15214, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Plexin b1(PLXNB1, Accession NP_(—)002664.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with PLXNB1.

Peroxisome proliferative activated receptor, delta (PPARD, AccessionNP_006229.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPARD BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPARD,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPARD BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5618, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Peroxisomeproliferative activated receptor, delta (PPARD, AccessionNP_(—)006229.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPARD.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B,Accession NP_(—)115288.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPP1R12B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R12BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18026, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNP_(—)115288.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

Protein phosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B,Accession NP_(—)002472.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PPP1R12B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PPP1R12B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP1R12BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18026, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 1, regulatory (inhibitor) subunit 12b (PPP1R12B, AccessionNP_(—)002472.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PPP1R12B.

Protein kinase, camp-dependent, catalytic, beta (PRKACB, AccessionNP_(—)002722.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PRKACB BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRKACB, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PRKACB BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19320, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Protein kinase,camp-dependent, catalytic, beta (PRKACB, Accession NP_(—)002722.1), agene which is the catalytic beta subunit of cAMP-dependent proteinkinase (PKA). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PRKACB.

The function of PRKACB and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM133.2. ProSAPiP1 (AccessionNP_(—)055546.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ProSAPiP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ProSAPiP1, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ProSAPiP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13653,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of ProSAPiP1(Accession NP_(—)055546.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ProSAPiP1.

PRTD-NY3 (Accession NP_(—)112186.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PRTD-NY3 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PRTD-NY3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PRTD-NY3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13126, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of PRTD-NY3(Accession NP_(—)112186.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PRTD-NY3.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, AccessionNP_(—)573400.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17911, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, Accession NP_(—)573400.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRT.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, AccessionNP_(—)008981.2) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPRT BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PTPRT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PTPRT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17911, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, t (PTPRT, Accession NP_(—)008981.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PTPRT.

RAB11-FIP4 (Accession NP_(—)116321.2) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. RAB11-FIP4 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byRAB11-FIP4, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RAB11-FIP4 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5886, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of RAB11-FIP4(Accession NP_(—)116321.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RAB11-FIP4.

Receptor (calcitonin) activity modifying protein 3 (RAMP3, AccessionNP_(—)005847.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RAMP3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RAMP3, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RAMP3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19598, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Receptor(calcitonin) activity modifying protein 3 (RAMP3, AccessionNP_(—)005847.1), a gene which is required to transportcalcitonin-receptor-like receptor (crlr) to the plasma membrane.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RAMP3.

The function of RAMP3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM625.1. Regulator of g-proteinsignalling 16 (RGS16, Accession NP_(—)002919.1) is another GAM8554target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RGS16 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby RGS16, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RGS16 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14356, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Regulator ofg-protein signalling 16 (RGS16, Accession NP_(—)002919.1), a gene whichinhibits signal transduction. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RGS16.

The function of RGS16 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM281.1. RIS (AccessionNP_(—)057647.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RIS BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RIS, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RIS BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4407, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of RIS (AccessionNP_(—)057647.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RIS.

Rna (guanine-7-) methyltransferase (RNMT, Accession NP_(—)003790.1) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RNMT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RNMT, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNMTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12208, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Rna (guanine-7-)methyltransferase (RNMT, Accession NP_(—)003790.1), a gene whichcatalyzes the methylation of GpppN-at the guanine N7 position.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RNMT.

The function of RNMT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM133.2. Receptor tyrosinekinase-like orphan receptor 2 (ROR2, Accession NP_(—)004551.2) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ROR2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by ROR2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ROR2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6454, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Receptor tyrosinekinase-like orphan receptor 2 (ROR2, Accession NP_(—)004551.2), a genewhich may be involved in the early formayion of the chonrocytes. andtherefore is associated with Robinow syndrome, autosomal recessive;brachydactyly, type. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Robinow syndrome, autosomalrecessive ;brachydactyly, type, and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with ROR2.

The function of ROR2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM500.2. RP4-622L5 (AccessionNP_(—)061991.2) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RP4-622L5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RP4-622L5, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of RP4-622L5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7263,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of RP4-622L5(Accession NP_(—)061991.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RP4-622L5.

Retinoschisis (x-linked, juvenile) 1 (RS1, Accession NP_(—)000321.1) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RS1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by RS1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RS1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17639, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Retinoschisis(x-linked, juvenile) 1 (RS1, Accession NP_(—)000321.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with RS1.

S164 (Accession XP_(—)027330.5) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. S164 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by S164, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of S164 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15155, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of S164 (AccessionXP_(—)027330.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith S164.

Squamous cell carcinoma antigen recognised by t cells 3 (SART3,Accession NP_(—)055521.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SART3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SART3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SART3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16857, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Squamous cellcarcinoma antigen recognised by t cells 3 (SART3, AccessionNP_(—)055521.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SART3.

SBZF3 (Accession NP_(—)065127.2) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SBZF3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SBZF3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SBZF3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:420, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of SBZF3 (AccessionNP_(—)065127.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SBZF3.

SBZF3 (Accession XP_(—)300732.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SBZF3 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by SBZF3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SBZF3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:420, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of SBZF3 (AccessionXP_(—)300732.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SBZF3.

Sodium channel, voltage-gated, type iv, beta polypeptide (SCN4B,Accession NP_(—)777594.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SCN4B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SCN4B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SCN4B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6820, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Sodium channel,voltage-gated, type iv, beta polypeptide (SCN4B, AccessionNP_(—)777594.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SCN4B.

Syndecan 3 (n-syndecan) (SDC3, Accession NP_(—)055469.1) is anotherGAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SDC3 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SDC3, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SDC3BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13246, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Syndecan 3(n-syndecan) (SDC3, Accession NP_(—)055469.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SDC3.

SFMBT (Accession NP_(—)057413.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SFMBT BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SFMBT,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SFMBT BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18612, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of SFMBT (AccessionNP_(—)057413.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SFMBT.

Sh3-domain grb2-like 2 (SH3GL2, Accession NP_(—)003017.1) is anotherGAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SH3GL2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by SH3GL2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SH3GL2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1385, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Sh3-domaingrb2-like 2 (SH3GL2, Accession NP_(—)003017.1), a gene which plays arole in synaptic vesicle recycling, in particular in clathrin-mediatedvesicle endocytosis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with SH3GL2.

The function of SH3GL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM513.1. Signal-inducedproliferation-associated gene 1 (SIPA1, Accession NP_(—)694985.28) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SIPA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SIPA1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SIPA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4806,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Signal-inducedproliferation-associated gene 1 (SIPA1, Accession NP_(—)694985.28).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIPA1.

Signal-induced proliferation-associated gene 1 (SIPA1, AccessionNP_(—)006738.2) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SIPA1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SIPA1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SIPA1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4806, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Signal-inducedproliferation-associated gene 1 (SIPA1, Accession NP_(—)006738.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SIPA1.

Solute carrier family 20 (phosphate transporter), member 1 (SLC20A1,Accession NP_(—)005406.3) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SLC20A1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC20A1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC20A1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17340, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 20 (phosphate transporter), member 1 (SLC20A1, AccessionNP_(—)005406.3), a gene which could be a sodium-phosphate symporter.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC20A1.

The function of SLC20A1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM391.1. Solute carrier family25 (mitochondrial carrier; peroxisomal membrane protein, 34 kda), member17 (SLC25A17, Accession NP_(—)006349.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC25A17 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SLC25A17,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SLC25A17 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2699, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 25 (mitochondrial carrier; peroxisomal membrane protein, 34 kda),member 17 (SLC25A17, Accession NP_(—)006349.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SLC25A17.

Swi/snf related, matrix associated, actin dependent regulator ofchromatin, subfamily f, member 1 (SMARCF1, Accession NP_(—)060920.4) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SMARCF1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SMARCF1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SMARCF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:11978, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Swi/snf related,matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily f,member 1 (SMARCF1, Accession NP_(—)060920.4). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with SMARCF1.

SPBPBP (Accession NP_(—)006683.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SPBPBP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SPBPBP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SPBPBP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9243, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of SPBPBP (AccessionNP_(—)006683.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SPBPBP.

Synaptojanin 2 (SYNJ2, Accession NP_(—)003889.1) is another GAM8554target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SYNJ2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SYNJ2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SYNJ2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7330, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Synaptojanin 2(SYNJ2, Accession NP_(—)003889.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with SYNJ2.

Treacher collins-franceschetti syndrome 1 (TCOF1, AccessionNP_(—)000347.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TCOF1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TCOF1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TCOF1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1511, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Treachercollins-franceschetti syndrome 1 (TCOF1, Accession NP_(—)000347.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with TCOF1.

Transforming growth factor, beta 3 (TGFB3, Accession NP_(—)003230.1) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TGFB3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by TGFB3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofTGFB3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3958, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Transforminggrowth factor, beta 3 (TGFB3, Accession NP_(—)003230.1), a gene which isinvolved in embryogenesis and cell differentiation. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TGFB3.

The function of TGFB3 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM483.1. TOLLIP (AccessionNP_(—)061882.2) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TOLLIP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TOLLIP, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of TOLLIP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1045, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of TOLLIP (AccessionNP_(—)061882.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TOLLIP.

TU3A (Accession NP_(—)009108.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TU3A BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TU3A, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TU3A BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17216, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of TU3A (AccessionNP_(—)009108.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TU3A.

Udp-glucose dehydrogenase (UGDH, Accession NP_(—)003350.1) is anotherGAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UGDH BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by UGDH, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UGDHBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18136, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Udp-glucosedehydrogenase (UGDH, Accession NP_(—)003350.1), a gene which is an UDP-glucose dehydrogenase. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with UGDH.

The function of UGDH and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM69.2. Unc-84 homolog a (c.elegans) (UNC84A, Accession XP_(—)291219.1) is another GAM8554 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UNC84A BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byUNC84A, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UNC84A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4603, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Unc-84 homolog a(c. elegans) (UNC84A, Accession XP_(—)291219.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UNC84A.

URF2 (Accession NP_(—)689519.2) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. URF2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byURF2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of URF2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2555, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of URF2 (AccessionNP_(—)689519.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith URF2.

VprBP (Accession NP_(—)055518.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. VprBP BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by VprBP,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of VprBP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5213, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of VprBP (AccessionNP_(—)055518.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith VprBP.

WDFY1 (Accession NP_(—)065881.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WDFY1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by WDFY1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WDFY1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18013, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of WDFY1 (AccessionNP_(—)065881.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WDFY1.

WDFY1 (Accession NP_(—)848127.1) is another GAM8554 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. WDFY1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by WDFY1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WDFY1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18013, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of WDFY1 (AccessionNP_(—)848127.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WDFY1.

WFDC10B (Accession NP_(—)742143.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. WFDC10B BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by WFDC10B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WFDC10BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7903, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of WFDC10B(Accession NP_(—)742143.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with WFDC10B.

WFDC10B (Accession NP_(—)742003.1) is another GAM8554 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. WFDC10B BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by WFDC10B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of WFDC10BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7903, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of WFDC10B(Accession NP_(—)742003.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with WFDC10B.

Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_579889.1) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of WHSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16764,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579889.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Zinc finger protein 91homolog (mouse) (ZFP91, Accession NP_(—)739574.1) is another GAM8554target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZFP91 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZFP91, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZFP91 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19190, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 91 homolog (mouse) (ZFP91, Accession NP_(—)739574.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZFP91.

Zinc finger protein 124 (hzf-16) (ZNF124, Accession NP_(—)003422.1) isanother GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF124BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ZNF124, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF124 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18483, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 124 (hzf-16) (ZNF124, Accession NP_(—)003422.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF124.

Zinc finger protein 239 (ZNF239, Accession NP_(—)005665.1) is anotherGAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF239 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF239, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF239BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13975, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 239 (ZNF239, Accession NP_(—)005665.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF239.

Zinc finger protein 289, id1 regulated (ZNF289, AccessionNP_(—)115765.2) is another GAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ZNF289 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZNF289, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ZNF289 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14798, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 289, id1 regulated (ZNF289, Accession NP_(—)115765.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF289.

Zinc finger protein 297 (ZNF297, Accession NP_(—)005444.3) is anotherGAM8554 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF297 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF297, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF297BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17593, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8554 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:388.

Another function of GAM8554 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 297 (ZNF297, Accession NP_(—)005444.3). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8554 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF297.

FIG. 8 further provides a conceptual description of a novelbioinformatically detected of the present invention, referred to here asGenomic Address Messenger 8678 (GAM8678), which modulates expression ofrespective target genes thereof, the function and utility of whichtarget genes is known in the art.

GAM8678 is a novel bioinformatically detected regulatory, non proteincoding, micro RNA (miRNA) gene. The method by which GAM8678 was detectedis described hereinabove with reference to FIGS. 8-15.

GAM8678 gene, herein designated GAM GENE, and GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE, are human genes contained in the humangenome.

GAM8678 gene encodes a GAM8678 precursor RNA, herein designated GAMPRECURSOR RNA. Similar to other miRNA genes, and unlike most ordinarygenes, GAM8678 precursor RNA does not encode a protein. A nucleotidesequence identical or highly similar to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 precursor RNA is designated SEQ ID:11, and is providedhereinbelow with reference to the sequence listing part.

GAM8678 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM8678 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partial inversed-reversedsequence of the nucleotide sequence of the second half thereof.

GAM8678 precursor RNA folds onto itself, forming GAM8678 foldedprecursor RNA, herein designated GAM FOLDED PRECURSOR RNA, which has atwo-dimensional ‘hairpin structure’. As is well known in the art, this‘hairpin structure’, is typical of RNA encoded by miRNA genes, and isdue to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of the first half of theRNA encoded by a miRNA gene is an accurate or partialreverse-complementary sequence of the nucleotide sequence of the secondhalf thereof.

Nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 precursor RNA, designated SEQ-ID:11, anda schematic representation of a predicted secondary folding of GAM8678folded precursor RNA are further described with reference to Table 2,hereby incorporated by reference.

An enzyme complex designated DICER COMPLEX, ‘dices’ the GAM8678 foldedprecursor RNA into GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, a singlestranded ˜22 nt long RNA segment. As is known in the art, ‘dicing’ of ahairpin structured RNA precursor product into a short ˜22 nt RNA segmentis catalyzed by an enzyme complex comprising an enzyme called Dicertogether with other necessary proteins. A probable (GAM PredictionAccuracy Group: C) nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA is designated SEQID:347, and is provided hereinbelow with references to the sequencelisting part and Table 3, hereby incorporated by reference.

GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE, encodes acorresponding messenger RNA, GAM8678 target RNA, herein designated GAMTARGET RNA. GAM8678 target RNA comprises three regions, as is typical ofmRNA of a protein coding gene: a 5′ untranslated region, a proteincoding region and a 3′ untranslated region, designated 5′UTR, PROTEINCODING and 3′UTR respectively.

GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, binds complementarily to one ormore target binding sites located in untranslated regions of GAM8678target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGET RNA. This complementary bindingis due to the fact that the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA is anaccurate or a partial inversed-reversed sequence of the nucleotidesequence of each of the target binding sites. As an illustration, FIG. 8shows three such target binding sites, designated BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III respectively. It is appreciatedthat the number of target binding sites shown in FIG. 8 is meant as anillustration only, and is not meant to be limiting GAM8678 RNA may havea different number of target binding sites in untranslated regions of aGAM8678 target RNA. It is further appreciated that while FIG. 8 depictstarget binding sites in the 3′UTR region, this is meant as an exampleonly these target binding sites may be located in the 3′UTR region, the5′UTR region, or in both 3′UTR and 5′UTR regions.

The complementary binding of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, totarget binding sites on GAM8678 target RNA, herein designated GAM TARGETRNA, such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II and BINDING SITE III,inhibits translation of GAM8678 target RNA into GAM8678 target protein,herein designated GAM TARGET PROTEIN. GAM target protein is thereforeoutlined by a broken line.

It is appreciated that GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE, in fact represents a plurality of GAM8678 target genes. The mRNAof each one of this plurality of GAM8678 target genes comprises one ormore target binding sites, each having a nucleotide sequence which is atleast partly complementary to GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,and which when bound by GAM8678 RNA causes inhibition of translation ofrespective one or more GAM8678 target proteins.

It is further appreciated by one skilled in the art that the mode oftranslational inhibition illustrated by FIG. 8 with specific referenceto translational inhibition exerted by GAM8678 gene, herein designatedGAM GENE, on one or more GAM8678 target genes, herein collectivelydesignated TARGET GENE, is common to other known miRNA genes. Asmentioned hereinabove with reference to the background section, althougha specific complementary binding site has been demonstrated only forsome of the known miRNA genes (primarily Lin-4 and Let-7), all otherrecently discovered miRNA genes are also believed by those skilled inthe art to modulate expression of other genes by complementary binding,although specific complementary binding sites of these other miRNA geneshave not yet been found (Ruvkun G., Perspective:Glimpses of a tiny RNAworld, Science 294,779 (2001)).

It is appreciated that specific functions and accordingly utilities ofGAM8678 correlate with, and may be deduced from, the identity of thetarget genes which GAM8678 binds and inhibits, and the function of thesetarget genes, as elaborated hereinbelow.

Atp-binding cassette, sub-family a (abc1), member 4 (ABCA4, AccessionNP_(—)000341.1) is a GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE.ABCA4 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ABCA4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofABCA4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14902, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

A function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Atp-binding cassette,sub-family a (abc1), member 4 (ABCA4, Accession NP_(—)000341.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ABCA4.

Adenylate cyclase 1 (brain) (ADCY1, Accession NP_(—)066939.1) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ADCY1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ADCY1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ADCY1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11743, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Adenylate cyclase1 (brain) (ADCY1, Accession NP_(—)066939.1), a gene which acalmodulin-sensitive adenylyl cyclase. it may play a role in memoryacquisition and learning. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ADCY1.

The function of ADCY1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM144.1. Alanine-glyoxylateaminotransferase (oxalosis i; hyperoxaluria i; glycolicaciduria;serine-pyruvate aminotransferase) (AGXT, Accession NP_(—)000021.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AGXT BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by AGXT, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AGXTBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15028, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition ofAlanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase (oxalosis i; hyperoxaluria i;glycolicaciduria; serine-pyruvate aminotransferase) (AGXT, AccessionNP_(—)000021.1), a gene which referred to the a enzyme is expressed onlyin the liver. and therefore is associated with Primary hyperoxaluriatype i (ph1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Primary hyperoxaluria type i (ph1), and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with AGXT.

The function of AGXT and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM929.2. S-adenosylmethioninedecarboxylase 1 (AMD1, Accession NP_(—)001625.1) is another GAM8678target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. AMD1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby AMD1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of AMD1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8863, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition ofS-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase 1 (AMD1, Accession NP_(—)001625.1), agene which catalyzes the removal of the carboxylate group ofS-adenosylmethionine in the polyamine biosynthesis pathway. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with AMD1.

The function of AMD1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM100.1. ANKRD10 (AccessionNP_(—)060134.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ANKRD10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ANKRD10, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ANKRD10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2626, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of ANKRD10(Accession NP_(—)060134.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with ANKRD10.

Ankyrin-like with transmembrane domains 1 (ANKTM1, AccessionNP_(—)015628.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. ANKTM1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ANKTM1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of ANKTM1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18718, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Ankyrin-like withtransmembrane domains 1 (ANKTM1, Accession NP_(—)015628.1), a gene whichattaches integral membrane proteins to cytoskeletal elements.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with ANKTM1.

The function of ANKTM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM190.1. APOB48R (AccessionNP_(—)061160.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. APOB48R BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by APOB48R, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of APOB48R BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14532,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of APOB48R(Accession NP_(—)061160.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with APOB48R.

Atpase, cu++ transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A,Accession NP_(—)000043.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ATP7A BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ATP7A,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ATP7A BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Atpase, cu++transporting, alpha polypeptide (menkes syndrome) (ATP7A, AccessionNP_(—)000043.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ATP7A.

Bone morphogenetic protein 1 (BMP1, Accession NP_(—)006122.1) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BMP1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by BMP1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof BMP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18997, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Bonemorphogenetic protein 1 (BMP1, Accession NP_(—)006122.1), a gene whichcleaves procollagens leading to formation of extracellular matrix.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BMP1.

The function of BMP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Bone morphogeneticprotein 1 (BMP1, Accession NP_(—)006123.1) is another GAM8678 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BMP1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by BMP1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BMP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18997, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Bonemorphogenetic protein 1 (BMP1, Accession NP_(—)006123.1), a gene whichcleaves procollagens leading to formation of extracellular matrix.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with BMP1.

The function of BMP1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM51.1. Breast cancer 1, earlyonset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009230.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by BRCA1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of BRCA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16053, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009230.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009225.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16053,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009225.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009235.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16053,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009235.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009227.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16053,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009227.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009236.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16053,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009236.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009231.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16053,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009231.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009233.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16053,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009233.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009229.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16053,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009229.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009232.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16053,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009232.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009237.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16053,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009237.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009234.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16053,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009234.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

Breast cancer 1, early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009228.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. BRCA1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by BRCA1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of BRCA1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16053,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Breast cancer 1,early onset (BRCA1, Accession NP_(—)009228.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with BRCA1.

C14orf73 (Accession XP_(—)040910.3) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. C14orf73 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C14orf73,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of C14orf73 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:1099, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of C14orf73(Accession XP_(—)040910.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with C14orf73.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 142 (C20orf142, AccessionXP_(—)300782.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf142 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf142, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf142 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14457,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 142 (C20orf142, Accession XP_(—)300782.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf142.

Chromosome 20 open reading frame 155 (C20orf155, AccessionNP_(—)061968.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. C20orf155 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by C20orf155, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of C20orf155 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13151,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 20open reading frame 155 (C20orf155, Accession NP_(—)061968.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with C20orf155.

Chromosome 21 open reading frame 81 (C21orf81, Accession NP_(—)715631.1)is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C21orf81BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C21orf81, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof C21orf81 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14253, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 21open reading frame 81 (C21orf81, Accession NP_(—)715631.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C21orf81.

Chromosome 4 open reading frame 6 (C4orf6, Accession NP_(—)005741.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C4orf6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C4orf6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC4orf6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2254, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 4 openreading frame 6 (C4orf6, Accession NP_(—)005741.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C4orf6.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 5 (C5orf5, Accession NP_(—)057687.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf5BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C5orf5, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC5orf5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19983, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 5 (C5orf5, Accession NP_(—)057687.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf5.

Chromosome 5 open reading frame 6 (C5orf6, Accession NP_(—)057689.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. C5orf6BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by C5orf6, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofC5orf6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5117, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Chromosome 5 openreading frame 6 (C5orf6, Accession NP_(—)057689.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with C5orf6.

Caspase recruitment domain family, member 15 (CARD15, AccessionNP_(—)071445.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CARD15 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CARD15, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CARD15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7952, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Caspaserecruitment domain family, member 15 (CARD15, Accession NP_(—)071445.1),a gene which serves as an intracellular receptor for bacterial productsin monocytes and transduces signals leading to NFKB activation. andtherefore is associated with Blau syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Blau syndrome,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with CARD15.

The function of CARD15 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM374.2. Caspase recruitmentdomain family, member 9 (CARD9, Accession NP_(—)434701.1) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CARD9 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by CARD9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof CARD9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18998, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Caspaserecruitment domain family, member 9 (CARD9, Accession NP_(—)434701.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CARD9.

Caspase recruitment domain family, member 9 (CARD9, AccessionNP_(—)434700.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CARD9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CARD9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CARD9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18998, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Caspaserecruitment domain family, member 9 (CARD9, Accession NP_(—)434700.1) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CARD9.

Caspase recruitment domain family, member 9 (CARD9, AccessionNP_(—)071747.2) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CARD9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CARD9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CARD9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18998, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Caspaserecruitment domain family, member 9 (CARD9, Accession NP_(—)071747.2) .Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CARD9.

Carbonyl reductase 1 (CBR1, Accession NP_(—)001748.1) is another GAM8678target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CBR1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CBR1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CBR1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3247, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Carbonylreductase 1 (CBR1, Accession NP_(—)001748.1), a gene which catalyze thereduction of a wide variety of carbonyl compounds including theantitumor anthracycline antibiotics. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CBR1.

The function of CBR1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM139.1. CDCP1 (AccessionNP_(—)073753.3) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDCP1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by CDCP1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDCP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4987, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of CDCP1 (AccessionNP_(—)073753.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDCP1.

Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2a (melanoma, p16, inhibits cdk4)(CDKN2A, Accession NP_(—)478104.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. CDKN2A BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDKN2A, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDKN2ABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18494, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin-dependentkinase inhibitor 2a (melanoma, p16, inhibits cdk4) (CDKN2A, AccessionNP_(—)478104.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDKN2A.

Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2b (p15, inhibits cdk4) (CDKN2B,Accession NP_(—)511042.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CDKN2B BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by CDKN2B, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CDKN2BBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18494, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Cyclin-dependentkinase inhibitor 2b (p15, inhibits cdk4) (CDKN2B, AccessionNP_(—)511042.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CDKN2B.

Cerebellar degeneration-related protein 1, 34 kda (CDR1, AccessionNP_(—)004056.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CDR1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CDR1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CDR1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18037, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Cerebellardegeneration-related protein 1, 34 kda (CDR1, Accession NP_004056.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CDR1.

Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 1 (biliaryglycoprotein) (CEACAM1, Accession NP_(—)001703.2) is another GAM8678target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CEACAM1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CEACAM1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CEACAM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13671, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Carcinoembryonicantigen-related cell adhesion molecule 1 (biliary glycoprotein)(CEACAM1, Accession NP_(—)001703.2), a gene which is a major effector ofVEGF and may be a target for the inhibition of tumor angiogenesis.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CEACAM1.

The function of CEACAM1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM335.2. Carcinoembryonicantigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 (CEACAM5, AccessionNP_(—)004354.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CEACAM5 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CEACAM5, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of CEACAM5 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12584,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Carcinoembryonicantigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 (CEACAM5, AccessionNP_(—)004354.1), a gene which is a complex immunoreactive glycoproteinand therefore may be associated with Liver metastasis. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofLiver metastasis, and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with CEACAM5.

The function of CEACAM5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM347.1. Cgg triplet repeatbinding protein 1 (CGGBP1, Accession NP_(—)003654.2) is another GAM8678target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CGGBP1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby CGGBP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CGGBP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14778, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Cgg tripletrepeat binding protein 1 (CGGBP1, Accession NP_(—)003654.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CGGBP1.

Carbohydrate (n-acetylglucosamine 6-o) sulfotransferase 5 (CHST5,Accession NP_(—)036258.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. CHST5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHST5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CHST5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9412, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(n-acetylglucosamine 6-o) sulfotransferase 5 (CHST5, AccessionNP_(—)036258.1), a gene which may be involved in sulfation ofglycoproteins and proteoglycans. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CHST5.

The function of CHST5 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM175.1. Carbohydrate(n-acetylglucosamine 6-o) sulfotransferase 6 (CHST6, AccessionNP_(—)067628.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CHST6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CHST6, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CHST6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:20149, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Carbohydrate(n-acetylglucosamine 6-o) sulfotransferase 6 (CHST6, AccessionNP_(—)067628.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith CHST6.

Claudin 12 (CLDN12, Accession NP_(—)036261.1) is another GAM8678 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CLDN12 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byCLDN12, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CLDN12 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8628, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Claudin 12(CLDN12, Accession NP_(—)036261.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with CLDN12.

Cannabinoid receptor 2 (macrophage) (CNR2, Accession NP_(—)001832.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. CNR2 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by CNR2, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of CNR2BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:11056, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Cannabinoidreceptor 2 (macrophage) (CNR2, Accession NP_(—)001832.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with CNR2.

Collagen, type xvii, alpha 1 (COL17A1, Accession NP_000485.2) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COL17A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by COL17A1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of COL17A1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6300, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Collagen, typexvii, alpha 1 (COL17A1, Accession NP_(—)000485.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with COL17A1.

Collectin sub-family member 12 (COLEC12, Accession NP_(—)110408.2) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COLEC12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COLEC12, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of COLEC12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19564, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Collectinsub-family member 12 (COLEC12, Accession NP_(—)110408.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with COLEC12.

Collectin sub-family member 12 (COLEC12, Accession NP_(—)569057.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. COLEC12BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by COLEC12, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of COLEC12 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:19564, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Collectinsub-family member 12 (COLEC12, Accession NP_(—)569057.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with COLEC12.

Cellular repressor of e1a-stimulated genes (CREG, AccessionNP_(—)003842.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CREG BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CREG, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CREG BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5534, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Cellularrepressor of e1a-stimulated genes (CREG, Accession NP_(—)003842.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CREG.

Cytochrome p450, subfamily ivb, polypeptide 1 (CYP4B1, AccessionNP_(—)000770.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. CYP4B1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by CYP4B1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of CYP4B1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16905, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Cytochrome p450,subfamily ivb, polypeptide 1 (CYP4B1, Accession NP_(—)000770.1), a genewhich intervenes in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with CYP4B1.

The function of CYP4B1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1035.1. Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)000546.2)is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DCXBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18999, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)000546.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835365.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835365.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835366.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835366.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Doublecortex; lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, AccessionNP_835364.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DCX BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by DCX,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DCX BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18999, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Doublecortex;lissencephaly, x-linked (doublecortin) (DCX, Accession NP_(—)835364.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with DCX.

Digeorge syndrome critical region gene 9 (DGCR9, AccessionXP_(—)097827.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. DGCR9 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by DGCR9, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of DGCR9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:17341, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Digeorge syndromecritical region gene 9 (DGCR9, Accession XP_(—)097827.1) . Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with DGCR9.

DKFZP434F0318 (Accession NP_(—)110444.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434F0318 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434F0318, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434F0318 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9302, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434F0318(Accession NP_(—)110444.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434F0318.

DKFZP434G1411 (Accession XP_(—)166383.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP434G1411 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP434G1411, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP434G1411 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1085, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP434G1411(Accession XP_(—)166383.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP434G1411.

DKFZP564C103 (Accession NP_(—)056469.2) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP564C103 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP564C103, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP564C103 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8255, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP564C103(Accession NP_(—)056469.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP564C103.

DKFZP586M1120 (Accession NP_(—)112584.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZP586M1120 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZP586M1120, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZP586M1120 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9451, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of DKFZP586M1120(Accession NP_(—)112584.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZP586M1120.

DKFZp667E0512 (Accession XP_(—)117353.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp667E0512 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp667E0512, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp667E0512 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4910, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp667E0512(Accession XP_(—)117353.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp667E0512.

DKFZp761K1423 (Accession NP_(—)060892.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. DKFZp761K1423 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byDKFZp761K1423, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofDKFZp761K1423 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16429, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of DKFZp761K1423(Accession NP_(—)060892.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with DKFZp761K1423.

Dystrobrevin, alpha (DTNA, Accession NP_(—)116763.1) is another GAM8678target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. DTNA BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by DTNA, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof DTNA BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7785, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Dystrobrevin,alpha (DTNA, Accession NP_(—)116763.1), a gene which may be involved inthe formation and stability of synapses. and therefore may be associatedwith Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy and congenital heart defects.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy and congenital heartdefects, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDTNA.

The function of DTNA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM492.2. Dystrobrevin, alpha(DTNA, Accession NP_(—)116762.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. DTNA BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byDTNA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of DTNA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7785, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Dystrobrevin,alpha (DTNA, Accession NP_(—)116762.1), a gene which may be involved inthe formation and stability of synapses. and therefore may be associatedwith Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy and congenital heart defects.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy and congenital heartdefects, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withDTNA.

The function of DTNA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM492.2. EAT2 (AccessionNP_(—)444512.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. EAT2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by EAT2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of EAT2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9613, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of EAT2 (AccessionNP_(—)444512.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith EAT2.

Ephrin-a5 (EFNA5, Accession NP_(—)001953.1) is another GAM8678 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EFNA5 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byEFNA5, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EFNA5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2962, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Ephrin-a5 (EFNA5,Accession NP_(—)001953.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with EFNA5.

E1a binding protein p300 (EP300, Accession NP_(—)001420.1) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. EP300 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by EP300, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of EP300BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5735, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of E1a bindingprotein p300 (EP300, Accession NP_(—)001420.1), a gene which may have afunction in cell cycle regulation. and therefore may be associated withColorectal cancer. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Colorectal cancer, and of other diseases andclinical conditions associated with EP300.

The function of EP300 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM473.1. Coagulation factorxiii, a1 polypeptide (F13A1, Accession NP_(—)000120.1) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. F13A1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by F13A1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of F13A1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5593, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Coagulationfactor xiii, a1 polypeptide (F13A1, Accession NP_(—)000120.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with F13A1.

Ferm, rhogef (arhgef) and pleckstrin domain protein 1(chondrocyte-derived) (FARP1, Accession NP_(—)005757.1) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FARP1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by FARP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FARP1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14652, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Ferm, rhogef(arhgef) and pleckstrin domain protein 1 (chondrocyte-derived) (FARP1,Accession NP_(—)005757.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FARP1.

FLJ00103 (Accession XP_(—)036104.5) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00103 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00103,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00103 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4563, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00103(Accession XP_(—)036104.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00103.

FLJ00225 (Accession XP_(—)084552.3) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ00225 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ00225,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ00225 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19498, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ00225(Accession XP_(—)084552.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ00225.

FLJ10290 (Accession NP_(—)060517.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10290 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10290,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10290 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15918, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10290(Accession NP_(—)060517.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10290.

FLJ10496 (Accession NP_(—)060584.2) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ10496 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ10496,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ10496 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2494, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ10496(Accession NP_(—)060584.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ10496.

FLJ11301 (Accession NP_(—)060855.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11301 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11301,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11301 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6745, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11301(Accession NP_(—)060855.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11301.

FLJ11871 (Accession NP_(—)079393.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ11871 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ11871,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ11871 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ11871(Accession NP_(—)079393.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ11871.

FLJ12476 (Accession NP_(—)073621.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ12476 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ12476,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ12476 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17053, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ12476(Accession NP_(—)073621.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ12476.

FLJ13197 (Accession NP_(—)078890.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13197 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13197,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13197 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9668, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13197(Accession NP_(—)078890.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13197.

FLJ13744 (Accession NP_(—)079287.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ13744 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ13744,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ13744 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7904, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ13744(Accession NP_(—)079287.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ13744.

FLJ14001 (Accession NP_(—)078953.2) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ14001 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ14001,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ14001 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5786, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ14001(Accession NP_(—)078953.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ14001.

FLJ20618 (Accession NP_(—)060373.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20618 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20618,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20618 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8115, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20618(Accession NP_(—)060373.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20618.

FLJ20699 (Accession NP_(—)060401.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ20699 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ20699,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ20699 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18495, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ20699(Accession NP_(—)060401.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ20699.

FLJ22031 (Accession NP_(—)079350.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22031 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ22031BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ22031, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22031BINDING SITE1 and FLJ22031 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:6101 and SEQID:19363 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22031(Accession NP_(—)079350.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22031.

FLJ22167 (Accession NP_(—)078809.2) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22167 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22167,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22167 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9412, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22167(Accession NP_(—)078809.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22167.

FLJ22246 (Accession NP_(—)079508.2) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ22246 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ22246,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ22246 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11816, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ22246(Accession NP_(—)079508.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ22246.

FLJ23342 (Accession NP_(—)078907.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23342 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23342,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23342 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18137, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23342(Accession NP_(—)078907.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23342.

FLJ23614 (Accession NP_(—)689908.2) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ23614 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ23614,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ23614 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:5496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ23614(Accession NP_(—)689908.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ23614.

FLJ25410 (Accession NP_(—)653206.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ25410 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ25410,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ25410 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3189, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ25410(Accession NP_(—)653206.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ25410.

FLJ30313 (Accession NP_(—)689970.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ30313 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ30313,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ30313 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12845, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ30313(Accession NP_(—)689970.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ30313.

FLJ31364 (Accession NP_(—)689676.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ31364 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ31364,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ31364 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14150, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ31364(Accession NP_(—)689676.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ31364.

FLJ32063 (Accession NP_(—)694576.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ32063 BINDING SITE1 and FLJ32063BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by FLJ32063, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ32063BINDING SITE1 and FLJ32063 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:7129 and SEQID:12524 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ32063(Accession NP_(—)694576.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ32063.

FLJ35487 (Accession NP_(—)776181.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. FLJ35487 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by FLJ35487,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FLJ35487 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8392, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of FLJ35487(Accession NP_(—)776181.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with FLJ35487.

Ferritin, heavy polypeptide 1 (FTH1, Accession NP_(—)002023.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. FTH1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by FTH1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of FTH1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9044, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Ferritin, heavypolypeptide 1 (FTH1, Accession NP_(—)002023.1), a gene which stores ironin a soluble, nontoxic, readily available form. and therefore isassociated with Iron overload, autosomal dominant . Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Ironoverload, autosomal dominant ., and of other diseases and clinicalconditions associated with FTH1.

The function of FTH1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM3177.1.Gamma-glutamyltransferase 1 (GGT1, Accession NP_(—)038347.1) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GGT1 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by GGT1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof GGT1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4886, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition ofGamma-glutamyltransferase 1 (GGT1, Accession NP_(—)038347.1), a genewhich catalyzes the transfer of the glutamyl moiety of glutathione to avariety of amino acids and dipeptide acceptors and therefore isassociated with Glutathionuria. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Glutathionuria, and ofother diseases and clinical conditions associated with GGT1.

The function of GGT1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM234.1. Guanine nucleotidebinding protein (g protein), alpha inhibiting activity polypeptide 2(GNAI2, Accession NP_(—)002061.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNAI2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by GNAI2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNAI2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12292, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Guaninenucleotide binding protein (g protein), alpha inhibiting activitypolypeptide 2 (GNAI2, Accession NP_(—)002061.1), a gene which is a humanG-alpha inhibitory protein and therefore may be associated with Adrenalcortical tumor. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Adrenal cortical tumor, and of otherdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GNAI2.

The function of GNAI2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Granulysin (GNLY,Accession NP_(—)036615.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. GNLY BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byGNLY, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GNLY BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10225, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Granulysin (GNLY,Accession NP_(—)036615.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GNLY.

Glycoprotein a33 (transmembrane) (GPA33, Accession NP_(—)005805.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPA33BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GPA33, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGPA33 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8463, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Glycoprotein a33(transmembrane) (GPA33, Accession NP_(—)005805.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with GPA33.

G protein-coupled receptor 81 (GPR81, Accession NP_(—)115943.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR81BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by GPR81, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofGPR81 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13989, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 81 (GPR81, Accession NP_(—)115943.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GPR81.

G protein-coupled receptor 86 (GPR86, Accession NP_(—)795713.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR86BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by GPR86, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of GPR86 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9168,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 86 (GPR86, Accession NP_(—)795713.1), a gene which plays a rolein cell communication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GPR86.

The function of GPR86 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM592.1. G protein-coupledreceptor 86 (GPR86, Accession NP_(—)076403.2) is another GAM8678 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GPR86 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by GPR86, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GPR86BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9168, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of G protein-coupledreceptor 86 (GPR86, Accession NP_(—)076403.2), a gene which plays a rolein cell communication. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with GPR86.

The function of GPR86 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM592.1. Grip1 associatedprotein 1 (GRIPAP1, Accession NP_(—)064522.2) is another GAM8678 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. GRIPAP1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byGRIPAP1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of GRIPAP1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:474, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Grip1 associatedprotein 1 (GRIPAP1, Accession NP_(—)064522.2) . Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with GRIPAP1.

Histone deacetylase 9 (HDAC9, Accession NP_(—)055522.1) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HDAC9 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by HDAC9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof HDAC9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:747, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Histonedeacetylase 9 (HDAC9, Accession NP_(—)055522.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with HDAC9.

Homeo box a1 (HOXA1, Accession NP_(—)705873.1) is another GAM8678 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. HOXA1 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by HOXA1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HOXA1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16330, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Homeo box a1(HOXA1, Accession NP_(—)705873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with HOXA1.

HPS6 (Accession NP_(—)079023.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HPS6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HPS6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of HPS6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16321, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of HPS6 (AccessionNP_(—)079023.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HPS6.

HSPC023 (Accession NP_(—)054766.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HSPC023 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC023,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC023 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3781, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of HSPC023(Accession NP_(—)054766.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSPC023.

HSPC063 (Accession NP_(—)054874.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. HSPC063 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HSPC063,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HSPC063 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7756, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of HSPC063(Accession NP_(—)054874.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with HSPC063.

HUMPPA (Accession XP_(—)290730.2) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. HUMPPA BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by HUMPPA,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of HUMPPA BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3912, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of HUMPPA (AccessionXP_(—)290730.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith HUMPPA.

Il2-inducible t-cell kinase (ITK, Accession NP_(—)005537.3) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ITK BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ITK, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ITKBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:14377, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Il2-induciblet-cell kinase (ITK, Accession NP_(—)005537.3), a gene which plays a rolein t cell proliferation and differentiation. and therefore may beassociated with Myelodysplastic syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Myelodysplasticsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withITK.

The function of ITK and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. JPHL1 (AccessionXP_(—)033366.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. JPHL1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by JPHL1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of JPHL1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2745, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of JPHL1 (AccessionXP_(—)033366.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith JPHL1.

KIAA0258 (Accession NP_(—)055600.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0258 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0258,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0258 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:824, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0258(Accession NP_(—)055600.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0258.

KIAA0664 (Accession NP_(—)056044.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA0664 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA0664,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA0664 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13478, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of KIAA0664(Accession NP_(—)056044.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA0664.

KIAA1033 (Accession XP_(—)035313.5) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1033 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1033,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1033 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16075, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1033(Accession XP_(—)035313.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1033.

KIAA1069 (Accession XP_(—)042635.3) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1069 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1069,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1069 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12231, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1069(Accession XP_(—)042635.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1069.

KIAA1172 (Accession XP_(—)047889.5) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1172 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1172,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1172 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19048, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1172(Accession XP_(—)047889.5). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1172.

KIAA1404 (Accession NP_(—)066363.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1404 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1404,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1404 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18334, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1404(Accession NP_(—)066363.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1404.

KIAA1673 (Accession XP_(—)047672.4) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1673 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1673,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1673 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3546, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1673(Accession XP_(—)047672.4). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1673.

KIAA1679 (Accession XP_(—)046570.3) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1679 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1679,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1679 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:12115, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1679(Accession XP_(—)046570.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1679.

KIAA1908 (Accession XP_(—)055834.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1908 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1908,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1908 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13611, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1908(Accession XP_(—)055834.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1908.

KIAA1920 (Accession XP_(—)085210.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1920 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1920,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1920 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:11223, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1920(Accession XP_(—)085210.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1920.

KIAA1949 (Accession XP_(—)300202.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1949 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1949, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1949BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1491, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1949(Accession XP_(—)300202.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1949.

KIAA1949 (Accession XP_(—)166376.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1949 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1949, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1949BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1491, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1949(Accession XP_(—)166376.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1949.

KIAA1949 (Accession XP_(—)300167.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1949 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by KIAA1949, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1949BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1491, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1949(Accession XP_(—)300167.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1949.

KIAA1998 (Accession XP_(—)068710.3) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. KIAA1998 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by KIAA1998,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of KIAA1998 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4429, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of KIAA1998(Accession XP_(—)068710.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with KIAA1998.

LAPTM4B (Accession NP_(—)060877.3) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LAPTM4B BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LAPTM4B,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LAPTM4B BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3312, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LAPTM4B(Accession NP_(—)060877.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LAPTM4B.

Lim domain kinase 1 (LIMK1, Accession NP_(—)058015.1) is another GAM8678target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. LIMK1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by LIMK1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof LIMK1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9080, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Lim domain kinase1 (LIMK1, Accession NP_(—)058015.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with LIMK1.

Lim and senescent cell antigen-like domains 2 (LIMS2, AccessionNP_(—)060450.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. LIMS2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LIMS2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of LIMS2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4540, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Lim and senescentcell antigen-like domains 2 (LIMS2, Accession NP_(—)060450.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with LIMS2.

LOC128387 (Accession XP_(—)059243.2) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC128387 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC128387, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC128387 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:6611, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC128387(Accession XP_(—)059243.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC128387.

LOC142779 (Accession XP_(—)084337.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC142779 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC142779, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC142779 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18014, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC142779(Accession XP_(—)084337.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC142779.

LOC144248 (Accession XP_(—)084786.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144248 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144248, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144248 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5074, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC144248(Accession XP_(—)084786.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144248.

LOC144486 (Accession XP_(—)096608.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144486 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144486, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144486 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9860, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC144486(Accession XP_(—)096608.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144486.

LOC144678 (Accession XP_(—)096656.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC144678 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC144678, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC144678 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17626, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC144678(Accession XP_(—)096656.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC144678.

LOC145609 (Accession XP_(—)096817.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC145609 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC145609, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC145609 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16478, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC145609(Accession XP_(—)096817.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC145609.

LOC150630 (Accession XP_(—)097931.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC150630 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC150630, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC150630 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3341, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC150630(Accession XP_(—)097931.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC150630.

LOC152445 (Accession XP_(—)098231.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC152445 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC152445, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC152445 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13305, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC152445(Accession XP_(—)098231.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC152445.

LOC153684 (Accession XP_(—)098412.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC153684 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC153684, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC153684 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2941, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC153684(Accession XP_(—)098412.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC153684.

LOC154467 (Accession XP_(—)166346.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC154467 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC154467, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC154467 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17572, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC154467(Accession XP_(—)166346.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC154467.

LOC157376 (Accession XP_(—)088301.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC157376 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC157376, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC157376 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12155, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC157376(Accession XP_(—)088301.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC157376.

LOC158107 (Accession XP_(—)098873.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158107 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158107, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158107 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10149, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC158107(Accession XP_(—)098873.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158107.

LOC158527 (Accession XP_(—)088594.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC158527 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC158527, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC158527 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17834, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC158527(Accession XP_(—)088594.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC158527.

LOC159121 (Accession XP_(—)099028.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC159121 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC159121, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC159121 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15930, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC159121(Accession XP_(—)099028.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC159121.

LOC199777 (Accession NP_(—)660340.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199777 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199777, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199777 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13813, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC199777(Accession NP_(—)660340.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199777.

LOC199796 (Accession XP_(—)058994.3) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC199796 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC199796, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC199796 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16496, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC199796(Accession XP_(—)058994.3). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC199796.

LOC219397 (Accession XP_(—)167889.2) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC219397 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC219397, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC219397 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:13531, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC219397(Accession XP_(—)167889.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC219397.

LOC220758 (Accession XP_(—)165466.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC220758 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC220758, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC220758 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5833, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC220758(Accession XP_(—)165466.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC220758.

LOC221122 (Accession XP_(—)167867.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC221122 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC221122, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC221122 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15261, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC221122(Accession XP_(—)167867.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC221122.

LOC253609 (Accession XP_(—)172986.2) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC253609 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC253609, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC253609 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9081, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC253609(Accession XP_(—)172986.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC253609.

LOC283012 (Accession XP_(—)210847.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283012 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283012, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283012 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11131, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC283012(Accession XP_(—)210847.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283012.

LOC283351 (Accession XP_(—)210988.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283351 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283351, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283351 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:9921, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC283351(Accession XP_(—)210988.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283351.

LOC283500 (Accession XP_(—)211067.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283500 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283500, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283500 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:11164, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC283500(Accession XP_(—)211067.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283500.

LOC283568 (Accession XP_(—)211098.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283568 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283568, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283568 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5947, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC283568(Accession XP_(—)211098.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283568.

LOC283686 (Accession XP_(—)211164.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283686 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283686, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283686 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:10535, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC283686(Accession XP_(—)211164.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283686.

LOC283801 (Accession XP_(—)208122.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283801 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283801, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283801 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19380, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC283801(Accession XP_(—)208122.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283801.

LOC283806 (Accession XP_(—)208846.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283806 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283806, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283806 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:15140, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC283806(Accession XP_(—)208846.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283806.

LOC283863 (Accession XP_(—)208875.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283863 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283863, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283863 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14458, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC283863(Accession XP_(—)208875.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283863.

LOC283875 (Accession XP_(—)211241.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283875 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283875, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283875 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1114, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC283875(Accession XP_(—)211241.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283875.

LOC283927 (Accession XP_(—)208904.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC283927 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC283927, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC283927 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:3174, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC283927(Accession XP_(—)208904.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC283927.

LOC284046 (Accession XP_(—)208155.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284046 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284046, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284046 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:16474, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC284046(Accession XP_(—)208155.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284046.

LOC284473 (Accession XP_(—)211474.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284473 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284473, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284473 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14734, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC284473(Accession XP_(—)211474.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284473.

LOC284752 (Accession XP_(—)211628.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC284752 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC284752, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC284752 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:17078, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC284752(Accession XP_(—)211628.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC284752.

LOC285138 (Accession XP_(—)211778.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285138 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285138, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285138 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18958, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC285138(Accession XP_(—)211778.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285138.

LOC285205 (Accession XP_(—)211805.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285205 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285205, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285205 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8095, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC285205(Accession XP_(—)211805.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285205.

LOC285717 (Accession XP_(—)211991.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285717 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285717, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285717 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:1765, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC285717(Accession XP_(—)211991.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285717.

LOC285731 (Accession XP_(—)208347.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285731 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285731, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285731 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:942, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC285731(Accession XP_(—)208347.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285731.

LOC285760 (Accession XP_(—)209750.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285760 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285760, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285760 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:2013, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC285760(Accession XP_(—)209750.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285760.

LOC285786 (Accession XP_(—)208349.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285786 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285786, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285786 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5902, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC285786(Accession XP_(—)208349.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285786.

LOC285915 (Accession XP_(—)209802.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC285915 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC285915, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC285915 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5143, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC285915(Accession XP_(—)209802.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC285915.

LOC286058 (Accession XP_(—)212158.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286058 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286058, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286058 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14887, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC286058(Accession XP_(—)212158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286058.

LOC286208 (Accession XP_(—)212230.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286208 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286208, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286208 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8543, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC286208(Accession XP_(—)212230.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286208.

LOC286370 (Accession XP_(—)212295.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286370 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC286370, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286370 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:12258, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC286370(Accession XP_(—)212295.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286370.

LOC286371 (Accession XP_(—)212291.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC286371 BINDING SITE1 and LOC286371BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC286371, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC286371BINDING SITE1 and LOC286371 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:569 and SEQID:8936 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, hereindesignated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC286371(Accession XP_(—)212291.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC286371.

LOC338651 (Accession XP_(—)294672.2) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338651 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC338651, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC338651 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5468, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC338651(Accession XP_(—)294672.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338651.

LOC338799 (Accession NP_(—)848633.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC338799 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by LOC338799, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofLOC338799 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2042, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC338799(Accession NP_(—)848633.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC338799.

LOC339223 (Accession XP_(—)290774.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339223 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339223, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339223 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5193, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC339223(Accession XP_(—)290774.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339223.

LOC339290 (Accession XP_(—)294901.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339290 BINDING SITE1 and LOC339290BINDING SITE2 are target binding sites found in untranslated regions ofmRNA encoded by LOC339290, corresponding to target binding sites such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339290BINDING SITE1 and LOC339290 BINDING SITE2, designated SEQ ID:8529 andSEQ ID:19490 respectively, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC339290(Accession XP_(—)294901.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339290.

LOC339556 (Accession XP_(—)290951.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC339556 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC339556, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC339556 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19228, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC339556(Accession XP_(—)290951.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC339556.

LOC340156 (Accession XP_(—)291158.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340156 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340156, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340156 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:5194, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC340156(Accession XP_(—)291158.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340156.

LOC340158 (Accession XP_(—)295175.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340158 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340158, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340158 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:19672, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC340158(Accession XP_(—)295175.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340158.

LOC340276 (Accession XP_(—)295197.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC340276 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC340276, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC340276 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8760, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC340276(Accession XP_(—)295197.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC340276.

LOC343265 (Accession XP_(—)291488.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC343265 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC343265, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC343265 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14724, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC343265(Accession XP_(—)291488.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC343265.

LOC344865 (Accession XP_(—)298324.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC344865 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC344865, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC344865 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:727, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC344865(Accession XP_(—)298324.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC344865.

LOC348144 (Accession XP_(—)300638.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348144 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348144, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348144 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:4130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC348144(Accession XP_(—)300638.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348144.

LOC348166 (Accession XP_(—)300293.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC348166 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC348166, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC348166 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14532, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC348166(Accession XP_(—)300293.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC348166.

LOC349440 (Accession XP_(—)300513.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC349440 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC349440, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC349440 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:14456, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC349440(Accession XP_(—)300513.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC349440.

LOC351012 (Accession XP_(—)304617.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC351012 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC351012, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC351012 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:8029, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC351012(Accession XP_(—)304617.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC351012.

LOC351833 (Accession XP_(—)305187.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC351833 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC351833, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC351833 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18089, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC351833(Accession XP_(—)305187.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC351833.

LOC352905 (Accession XP_(—)302020.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC352905 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byLOC352905, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITEI, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustratesthe complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC352905 BINDINGSITE, designated SEQ ID:18393, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC352905(Accession XP_(—)302020.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC352905.

LOC51122 (Accession NP_(—)057178.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51122 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51122,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51122 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14155, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC51122(Accession NP_(—)057178.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51122.

LOC51236 (Accession NP_(—)057542.2) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC51236 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC51236,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC51236 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17817, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC51236(Accession NP_(—)057542.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC51236.

LOC90355 (Accession NP_(—)149988.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC90355 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC90355,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC90355 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:8431, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC90355(Accession NP_(—)149988.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC90355.

LOC93320 (Accession XP_(—)050534.6) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. LOC93320 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LOC93320,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of LOC93320 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2120, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LOC93320(Accession XP_(—)050534.6). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with LOC93320.

LYG2 (Accession NP_(—)783862.2) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. LYG2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by LYG2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of LYG2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1943, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of LYG2 (AccessionNP_(—)783862.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith LYG2.

Mitogen-activated protein kinase 4 (MAPK4, Accession NP_(—)002738.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MAPK4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MAPK4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMAPK4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18963, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Mitogen-activatedprotein kinase 4 (MAPK4, Accession NP_(—)002738.1), a gene whichphosphorylates microtubule-associated protein-2 may promote entry intothe cell cycle. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MAPK4.

The function of MAPK4 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM179.1. MGC14141 (AccessionNP_(—)116317.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. MGC14141 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC14141, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of MGC14141 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13489,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of MGC14141(Accession NP_(—)116317.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC14141.

MGC4238 (Accession NP_(—)115708.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC4238 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC4238,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC4238 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:14031, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of MGC4238(Accession NP_(—)115708.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC4238.

MGC51025 (Accession NP_(—)848666.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC51025 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC51025,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC51025 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:3328, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of MGC51025(Accession NP_(—)848666.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC51025.

MGC8902 (Accession NP_(—)775909.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. MGC8902 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by MGC8902,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MGC8902 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19518, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of MGC8902(Accession NP_(—)775909.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with MGC8902.

MSCP (Accession NP_(—)061049.2) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. MSCP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byMSCP, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSCP BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16919, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of MSCP (AccessionNP_(—)061049.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith MSCP.

Musashi homolog 1 (drosophila) (MSI1, Accession NP_(—)002433.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MSI1 BINDINGSITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region ofmRNA encoded by MSI1, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of MSI1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:6193, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Musashi homolog 1(drosophila) (MSI1, Accession NP_(—)002433.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with MSI1.

Mature t-cell proliferation 1 (MTCP1, Accession NP_(—)055036.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. MTCP1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by MTCP1, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofMTCP1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:1715, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Mature t-cellproliferation 1 (MTCP1, Accession NP_(—)055036.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with MTCP1.

NaGLT1 (Accession NP_(—)699200.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NaGLT1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NaGLT1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NaGLT1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2522, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of NaGLT1 (AccessionNP_(—)699200.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NaGLT1.

Neuron navigator 2 (NAV2, Accession NP_(—)660093.1) is another GAM8678target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. NAV2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by NAV2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof NAV2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18122, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Neuron navigator2 (NAV2, Accession NP_(—)660093.1), a gene which plays an important rolein neuronal development, including neurite outgrowth. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NAV2.

The function of NAV2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1510.1. Neuron navigator 2(NAV2, Accession NP_(—)060632.2) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NAV2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded byNAV2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NAV2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18122, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Neuron navigator2 (NAV2, Accession NP_(—)060632.2), a gene which plays an important rolein neuronal development, including neurite outgrowth. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with NAV2.

The function of NAV2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM1510.1. NECAB2 (AccessionNP_(—)061938.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NECAB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NECAB2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of NECAB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5863, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of NECAB2 (AccessionNP_(—)061938.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NECAB2.

Nuclear receptor subfamily 4, group a, member 3 (NR4A3, AccessionNP_(—)008912.2) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NR4A3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NR4A3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NR4A3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10007, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorsubfamily 4, group a, member 3 (NR4A3, Accession NP_(—)008912.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NR4A3.

Nuclear receptor subfamily 4, group a, member 3 (NR4A3, AccessionNP_(—)775290.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NR4A3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NR4A3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NR4A3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10007, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorsubfamily 4, group a, member 3 (NR4A3, Accession NP_(—)775290.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NR4A3.

Nuclear receptor subfamily 4, group a, member 3 (NR4A3, AccessionNP_(—)775292.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. NR4A3 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by NR4A3,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NR4A3 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:10007, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Nuclear receptorsubfamily 4, group a, member 3 (NR4A3, Accession NP_(—)775292.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with NR4A3.

Nudix (nucleoside diphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 9 (NUDT9,Accession NP_(—)076952.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. NUDT9 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by NUDT9,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of NUDT9 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:4160, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Nudix (nucleosidediphosphate linked moiety x)-type motif 9 (NUDT9, AccessionNP_(—)076952.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith NUDT9.

Oculocutaneous albinism ii (pink-eye dilution homolog, mouse) (OCA2,Accession NP_(—)000266.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. OCA2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by OCA2, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of OCA2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19737, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Oculocutaneousalbinism ii (pink-eye dilution homolog, mouse) (OCA2, AccessionNP_(—)000266.1), a gene which is believed to be an integral membraneprotein involved in small molecule transport, specifically tyrosine -aprecursor of melanin. and therefore is associated with Type 2oculocutaneous albinism. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of Type 2 oculocutaneous albinism.,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with OCA2.

The function of OCA2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM259.2. Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)653081.1) is another GAM8678target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof OSBPL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2305, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)653081.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL2.

Oxysterol binding protein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)055650.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. OSBPL2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by OSBPL2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of OSBPL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2305,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Oxysterol bindingprotein-like 2 (OSBPL2, Accession NP_(—)055650.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with OSBPL2.

Pdz and lim domain 2 (mystique) (PDLIM2, Accession NP_(—)789847.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PDLIM2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PDLIM2, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of PDLIM2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQID:12274, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designatedGAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Pdz and limdomain 2 (mystique) (PDLIM2, Accession NP_(—)789847.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PDLIM2.

Pellino homolog 2 (drosophila) (PELI2, Accession NP_(—)067078.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PELI2BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PELI2, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPELI2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5142, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Pellino homolog 2(drosophila) (PELI2, Accession NP_(—)067078.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with PELI2.

PHGDHL1 (Accession NP_(—)808882.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. PHGDHL1 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PHGDHL1,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PHGDHL1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2130, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of PHGDHL1(Accession NP_(—)808882.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PHGDHL1.

Polycystic kidney and hepatic disease 1 (autosomal recessive) (PKHD1,Accession NP_(—)619639.2) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. PKHD1 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNAencoded by PKHD1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PKHD1BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4107, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Polycystic kidneyand hepatic disease 1 (autosomal recessive) (PKHD1, AccessionNP_(—)619639.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PKHD1.

Plakophilin 2 (PKP2, Accession NP_(—)004563.1) is another GAM8678 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PKP2 BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byPKP2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PKP2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:6155, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Plakophilin 2(PKP2, Accession NP_(—)004563.1), a gene which may play a role injunctional plaques. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PKP2.

The function of PKP2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM93.1.Polymyositis/scleroderma autoantigen 2, 100 kda (PMSCL2, AccessionNP_(—)002676.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PMSCL2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PMSCL2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PMSCL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8871, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition ofPolymyositis/scleroderma autoantigen 2, 100 kda (PMSCL2, AccessionNP_(—)002676.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith PMSCL2.

Peanut-like 2 (drosophila) (PNUTL2, Accession NP_(—)536341.1) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PNUTL2 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PNUTL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PNUTL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15639, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Peanut-like 2(drosophila) (PNUTL2, Accession NP_(—)536341.1), a gene which isinvolved in cytokinesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PNUTL2.

The function of PNUTL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Peanut-like 2(drosophila) (PNUTL2, Accession NP_(—)536340.1) is another GAM8678target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PNUTL2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by PNUTL2, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof PNUTL2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15639, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Peanut-like 2(drosophila) (PNUTL2, Accession NP_(—)536340.1), a gene which isinvolved in cytokinesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PNUTL2.

The function of PNUTL2 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM223.1. Protein phosphatase 2,regulatory subunit b (b56), gamma isoform (PPP2R5C, AccessionNP_(—)848701.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPP2R5C BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPP2R5C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP2R5C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2895, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 2, regulatory subunit b (b56), gamma isoform (PPP2R5C,Accession NP_(—)848701.1), a gene which is a regulatory subunit ofprotein phosphatase 2A. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPP2R5C.

The function of PPP2R5C and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM99.1. Protein phosphatase 2,regulatory subunit b (b56), gamma isoform (PPP2R5C, AccessionNP_(—)002710.2) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PPP2R5C BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by PPP2R5C,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PPP2R5C BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:2895, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Proteinphosphatase 2, regulatory subunit b (b56), gamma isoform (PPP2R5C,Accession NP_(—)002710.2), a gene which is a regulatory subunit ofprotein phosphatase 2A. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PPP2R5C.

The function of PPP2R5C and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM99.1. Prp4 pre-mrnaprocessing factor 4 homolog (yeast) (PRPF4, Accession NP_(—)004688.2) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PRPF4BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by PRPF4, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofPRPF4 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9758, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Prp4 pre-mrnaprocessing factor 4 homolog (yeast) (PRPF4, Accession NP_(—)004688.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with PRPF4.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type 1 (PTPN1, AccessionNP_(—)002818.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. PTPN1 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by PTPN1, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of PTPN1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:8916, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Protein tyrosinephosphatase, non-receptor type 1 (PTPN1, Accession NP_(—)002818.1), agene which is a non-receptor type 1 protein tyrosine phosphatase andinhibits insulin signaling. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with PTPN1.

The function of PTPN1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM71.1. Peptide y, 2(seminalplasmin) (PYY2, Accession NP_(—)066579.1) is another GAM8678target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. PYY2 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby PYY2, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of PYY2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:18282, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Peptide y, 2(seminalplasmin) (PYY2, Accession NP_(—)066579.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with PYY2.

Rna binding motif protein 15 (RBM15, Accession NP_(—)073605.3) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RBM15BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by RBM15, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofRBM15 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16706, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Rna binding motifprotein 15 (RBM15, Accession NP_(—)073605.3), a gene which is acandidate oncoprotein and therefore may be associated with Acutemegakaryoblastic leukemia (amkl). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Acute megakaryoblasticleukemia (amkl), and of other diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with RBM15.

The function of RBM15 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM5039.2. RDH11 (AccessionNP_(—)057110.2) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. RDH11 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RDH11, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of RDH11 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12781, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of RDH11 (AccessionNP_(—)057110.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RDH11.

RNF144 (Accession NP_(—)055561.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. RNF144 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by RNF144,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RNF144 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9320, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of RNF144 (AccessionNP_(—)055561.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith RNF144.

Retinoid x receptor, alpha (RXRA, Accession NP_(—)002948.1) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. RXRA BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by RXRA, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of RXRABINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19924, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Retinoid xreceptor, alpha (RXRA, Accession NP_(—)002948.1), a gene which activatesgenes required for vitamin A metabolism, binds 9-cis retinoic acid.Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with RXRA.

The function of RXRA and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM146.1. Splicing factor,arginine/serine-rich 2, interacting protein (SFRS2IP, AccessionNP_(—)004710.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SFRS2IP BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SFRS2IP, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SFRS2IP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4478, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Splicing factor,arginine/serine-rich 2, interacting protein (SFRS2IP, AccessionNP_(—)004710.1), a gene which plays an essential role in pre-mRNAsplicing. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SFRS2IP.

The function of SFRS2IP and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM44.1. Solute carrier family4, anion exchanger, member 3 (SLC4A3, Accession NP_(—)005061.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SLC4A3BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by SLC4A3, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofSLC4A3 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10313, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Solute carrierfamily 4, anion exchanger, member 3 (SLC4A3, Accession NP_(—)005061.1).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with SLC4A3.

SMBP (Accession NP_(—)064508.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. SMBP BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by SMBP, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of SMBP BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2093, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of SMBP (AccessionNP_(—)064508.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith SMBP.

Small nuclear ribonucleoprotein polypeptide n (SNRPN, AccessionNP_(—)073718.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. SNRPN BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SNRPN,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SNRPN BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15260, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Small nuclearribonucleoprotein polypeptide n (SNRPN, Accession NP_(—)073718.1), agene which may be involved in tissue-specific alternative RNA processingevents and therefore may be associated with Prader-willi syndrome,angelman syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Prader-willi syndrome, angelman syndrome,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNRPN.

The function of SNRPN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM507.1. Small nuclearribonucleoprotein polypeptide n (SNRPN, Accession NP_(—)073719.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SNRPNBINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by SNRPN, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of SNRPN BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:15260,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Small nuclearribonucleoprotein polypeptide n (SNRPN, Accession NP_(—)073719.1), agene which may be involved in tissue-specific alternative RNA processingevents and therefore may be associated with Prader-willi syndrome,angelman syndrome. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of Prader-willi syndrome, angelman syndrome,and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated with SNRPN.

The function of SNRPN and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM507.1. Serine/argininerepetitive matrix 1 (SRRM1, Accession NP_(—)005830.1) is another GAM8678target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. SRRM1 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encodedby SRRM1, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of SRRM1 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:9316, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Serine/argininerepetitive matrix 1 (SRRM1, Accession NP_(—)005830.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with SRRM1.

ST18 (Accession NP_(—)055497.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ST18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ST18, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ST18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7850, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of ST18 (AccessionNP_(—)055497.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ST18.

Staufen, rna binding protein (drosophila) (STAU, AccessionNP_(—)059346.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. STAU BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by STAU,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of STAU BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13032, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Staufen, rnabinding protein (drosophila) (STAU, Accession NP_(—)059346.1), a genewhich may play a role in specific positioning of mrnas at given sites inthe cell and in stimulating their translation at the site. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAU.

The function of STAU and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM37.1. Staufen, rna bindingprotein (drosophila) (STAU, Accession NP_(—)059347.1) is another GAM8678target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STAU BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by STAU, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof STAU BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13032, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Staufen, rnabinding protein (drosophila) (STAU, Accession NP_(—)059347.1), a genewhich may play a role in specific positioning of mrnas at given sites inthe cell and in stimulating their translation at the site. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAU.

The function of STAU and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM37.1. Staufen, rna bindingprotein (drosophila) (STAU, Accession NP_(—)004593.1) is another GAM8678target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. STAU BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by STAU, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof STAU BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:13032, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Staufen, rnabinding protein (drosophila) (STAU, Accession NP_(—)004593.1), a genewhich may play a role in specific positioning of mrnas at given sites inthe cell and in stimulating their translation at the site. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with STAU.

The function of STAU and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM37.1. STN2 (AccessionNP_(—)149095.2) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. STN2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by STN2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of STN2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7040, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of STN2 (AccessionNP_(—)149095.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith STN2.

T1A-2 (Accession NP_(—)006465.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. T1A-2 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by T1A-2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of T1A-2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7465, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of T1A-2 (AccessionNP_(—)006465.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith T1A-2.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065578.2) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19762, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065578.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065579.2) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TCL6 BINDING SITE isa target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TCL6, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TCL6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19762, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of T-cellleukemia/lymphoma 6 (TCL6, Accession NP_(—)065579.2). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TCL6.

TEM6 (Accession NP_(—)073585.6) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TEM6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TEM6, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TEM6 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:3134, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of TEM6 (AccessionNP_(—)073585.6), a gene which displayes elevated expression during tumorangiogenesis. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TEM6.

The function of TEM6 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM401.1. Transmembrane protein2 (TMEM2, Accession NP_(—)037522.1) is another GAM8678 target gene,herein designated TARGET GENE. TMEM2 BINDING SITE is a target bindingsite found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TMEM2,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMEM2 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:15174, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Transmembraneprotein 2 (TMEM2, Accession NP_(—)037522.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with TMEM2.

Thymopoietin (TMPO, Accession NP_(—)003267.1) is another GAM8678 targetgene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TMPO BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded byTMPO, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I,BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMPO BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:17228, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Thymopoietin(TMPO, Accession NP_(—)003267.1), a gene which plays important roles inT-cell development and function. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinicalconditions associated with TMPO.

The function of TMPO and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM884.1. TMPRSS6 (AccessionNP_(—)705837.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TMPRSS6 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by TMPRSS6,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TMPRSS6 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:7953, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of TMPRSS6(Accession NP_(—)705837.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TMPRSS6.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 21 (TNFRSF21,Accession NP_(—)055267.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TNFRSF21 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TNFRSF21,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TNFRSF21 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13399, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Tumor necrosisfactor receptor superfamily, member 21 (TNFRSF21, AccessionNP_(—)055267.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TNFRSF21.

TP53I5 (Accession XP_(—)290532.2) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TP53I5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TP53I5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TP53I5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:13005, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of TP53I5 (AccessionXP_(—)290532.2). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TP53I5.

TREM5 (Accession NP_(—)777552.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TREM5 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TREM5,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of TREM5 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:16803, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of TREM5 (AccessionNP_(—)777552.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith TREM5.

TRIM (Accession NP_(—)057472.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. TRIM BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TRIM, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TRIM BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:12763, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of TRIM (AccessionNP_(—)057472.1), a gene which plays a role in recruiting signalingproteins to the plasma membrane upon T-cell receptor (TCR) complexactivation in T cells. Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TRIM.

The function of TRIM and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM519.1. Tripartitemotif-containing 9 (TRIM9, Accession NP_(—)443210.1) is another GAM8678target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. TRIM9 BINDING SITE is atarget binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by TRIM9, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof TRIM9 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:5946, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Tripartitemotif-containing 9 (TRIM9, Accession NP_(—)443210.1), a gene which mayfunction as a positive regulator for mannosylphosphate transferase andis required to mediate mannosylphosphate transfer in both the core andouter chain portions of n-linked. oligosaccharides. Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with TRIM9.

The function of TRIM9 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM72.1. TU12B1-TY (AccessionNP_(—)057659.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by TU12B1-TY, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of TU12B1-TY BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:16134,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of TU12B1-TY(Accession NP_(—)057659.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 includediagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditionsassociated with TU12B1-TY.

Uridine phosphorylase (UP, Accession NP_(—)853628.1) is another GAM8678target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by UP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18427, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Uridinephosphorylase (UP, Accession NP_(—)853628.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UP.

Uridine phosphorylase (UP, Accession NP_(—)003355.1) is another GAM8678target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. UP BINDING SITE is a targetbinding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multiple transcriptsof mRNA encoded by UP, corresponding to a target binding site such asBINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of UPBINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18427, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Uridinephosphorylase (UP, Accession NP_(—)003355.1). Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with UP.

Ubiquitin specific protease 24 (USP24, Accession XP_(—)165973.3) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. USP24BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by USP24, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofUSP24 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:4851, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Ubiquitinspecific protease 24 (USP24, Accession XP_(—)165973.3). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with USP24.

Williams beuren syndrome chromosome region 18 (WBSCR18, AccessionNP_(—)115693.2) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WBSCR18 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WBSCR18, corresponding to atarget binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of WBSCR18 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:18022,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Williams beurensyndrome chromosome region 18 (WBSCR18, Accession NP_(—)115693.2).Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention andtreatment of diseases and clinical conditions associated with WBSCR18.

Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_579877.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslatedregion of multiple transcripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, correspondingto a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II orBINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity ofthe nucleotide sequences of WHSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2577,to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA,also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579877.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579888.1) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof WHSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2577, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579888.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)055734.1) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof WHSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2577, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)055734.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579890.1) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof WHSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2577, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579890.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579878.1) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof WHSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2577, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579878.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579879.1) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. WHSC1 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 3′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by WHSC1, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof WHSC1 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:2577, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1, Accession NP_(—)579879.1), a gene whichbinds covalently to and repairs g/t mismatches. and therefore may beassociated with Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome. Accordingly, utilities ofGAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Wolf-hirschhornsyndrome, and of other diseases and clinical conditions associated withWHSC1.

The function of WHSC1 and its association with various diseases andclinical conditions, has been established by previous studies, asdescribed hereinabove with reference to GAM30.1. WSB2 (AccessionNP_(—)061109.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGETGENE. WSB2 BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 3′untranslated region of mRNA encoded by WSB2, corresponding to a targetbinding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE IIIof FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotidesequences of WSB2 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:7154, to thenucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of WSB2 (AccessionNP_(—)061109.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith WSB2.

ZFP106 (Accession NP_(—)071918.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZFP106 BINDING SITE is a target binding sitefound in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZFP106,corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDINGSITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates thecomplementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZFP106 BINDING SITE,designated SEQ ID:19973, to the nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA,herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of ZFP106 (AccessionNP_(—)071918.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZFP106.

Zinc finger protein 211 (ZNF211, Accession NP_(—)006376.1) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF211 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF211, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF211 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19228, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 211 (ZNF211, Accession NP_(—)006376.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF211.

Zinc finger protein 211 (ZNF211, Accession XP_(—)290823.1) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF211 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of multipletranscripts of mRNA encoded by ZNF211, corresponding to a target bindingsite such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG.8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequencesof ZNF211 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:19228, to the nucleotidesequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 211 (ZNF211, Accession XP_(—)290823.1). Accordingly, utilitiesof GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases andclinical conditions associated with ZNF211.

Zinc finger protein 79 (pt7) (ZNF79, Accession NP_(—)009066.1) isanother GAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF79BINDING SITE is a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslatedregion of mRNA encoded by ZNF79, corresponding to a target binding sitesuch as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8.Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences ofZNF79 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:9053, to the nucleotide sequenceof GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 79 (pt7) (ZNF79, Accession NP_(—)009066.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF79.

Zinc finger protein 84 (hpf2) (ZNF84, Accession NP_003419.1) is anotherGAM8678 target gene, herein designated TARGET GENE. ZNF84 BINDING SITEis a target binding site found in the 5′ untranslated region of mRNAencoded by ZNF84, corresponding to a target binding site such as BINDINGSITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDING SITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4illustrates the complementarity of the nucleotide sequences of ZNF84BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:852, to the nucleotide sequence ofGAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, also designated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Zinc fingerprotein 84 (hpf2) (ZNF84, Accession NP_(—)003419.1). Accordingly,utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis, prevention and treatment ofdiseases and clinical conditions associated with ZNF84.

Zw10 homolog, centromere/kinetochore protein (drosophila) (ZW10,Accession NP_(—)004715.1) is another GAM8678 target gene, hereindesignated TARGET GENE. ZW10 BINDING SITE is a target binding site foundin the 3′ untranslated region of mRNA encoded by ZW10, corresponding toa target binding site such as BINDING SITE I, BINDING SITE II or BINDINGSITE III of FIG. 8. Table 4 illustrates the complementarity of thenucleotide sequences of ZW10 BINDING SITE, designated SEQ ID:10937, tothe nucleotide sequence of GAM8678 RNA, herein designated GAM RNA, alsodesignated SEQ ID:347.

Another function of GAM8678 is therefore inhibition of Zw10 homolog,centromere/kinetochore protein (drosophila) (ZW10, AccessionNP_(—)004715.1). Accordingly, utilities of GAM8678 include diagnosis,prevention and treatment of diseases and clinical conditions associatedwith ZW10.

It is appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the presentinvention is not limited by what has been particularly shown anddescribed hereinabove. Rather the scope of the present inventionincludes both combinations and subcombinations of the various featuresdescribed hereinabove as well as variations and modifications whichwould occur to persons skilled in the art upon reading thespecifications and which are not in the prior art.

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Table 1 comprises data relating to the source and location of novel GAMgenes of the present invention, and contains the following fields:GENENAME: Rosetta Genomics Ltd. gene nomenclature (see below); GAMSEQ-ID:GAM Seq-ID, as in the Sequence Listing; PRECUR SEQ-ID: GAMprecursor Seq-ID, as in the Sequence Listing; ORGANISM: Abbreviated (hsa=Homo sapiens); CHR: Chromosome encoding the GAM gene; CHROMOSOMEOFFSET: Offset of GAM precursor sequence on chromosome; SOURCE_REF-ID:Accession number of source sequence; SOURCE_OFFSET: Offset of GAMprecursor sequence on source sequence; SRC: Source-type of GAM precursorsequence (see below); GAM ACC:GAM Prediction Accuracy Group (see below);

Table 2 comprises data relating to GAM precursors of novel GAM genes ofthe present invention, and contains the following fields:GENE NAME:Rosetta Genomics Ltd. gene nomenclature (see below); PRECUR SEQ-ID: GAMprecursor Seq-ID, as in the Sequence Listing; PRECURSOR SEQUENCE: GAMprecursor nucleotide sequence (5′ to 3′); FOLDED-PRECURSOR: Schematicrepresentation of the GAM folded precursor, beginning 5′ end (beginningof upper row) to 3′ end (beginning of lower row), where the hairpin loopis positioned at the right part of the draw; SRC: Source-type of GAMprecursor sequence (see below); GAM ACC: GAM Prediction Accuracy Group(see below);

Table 3 comprises data relating to GAM genes of the present invention,and contains the following fields: GENE NAME: Rosetta Genomics Ltd. genenomenclature (see below); GAM SEQ-ID: GAM Seq-ID, as in the SequenceListing; GENE_SEQUENCE: Sequence (5′ to 3′) of the mature, ‘diced’ GAMgene; PRECUR SEQ-ID : GAM precursor Seq-ID, as in the Sequence Listing;SOURCE_REF-ID: Accession number of the source sequence; SRC Source-typeof GAM precursor sequence (see below); GAM ACC: GAM Prediction AccuracyGroup (see below);

Table 4 comprises data relating to target-genes and binding sites of GAMgenes of the present invention, and contains the following fields: GENENAME: Rosetta Genomics Ltd. gene nomenclature (see below); GAM SEQ-ID:GAM Seq-ID, as in the Sequence Listing; TARGET: GAM target protein name;#BS: Number of unique binding sites of GAM onto Target; TARGET SEQ-ID:Target binding site Seq-ID, as in the Sequence Listing; TARGET REF-ID:Target accession number (GenBank); UTR: Untranslated region of bindingsite/s (3″ or 5″); UTR OFFSET: Offset of GAM binding site relative toUTR; TAR-BINDING-SITE-SEQ: Nucleotide sequence (5′ to 3′) of the targetbinding site; BINDING-SITE-DRAW: Schematic representation of the bindingsite, upper row present 5′ to 3′ sequence of the GAM, lower row present3′ to 5′ sequence of the target; SRC: Source-type of GAM precursorsequence (see below); GAM ACC: GAM Prediction Accuracy Group (see below);BS ACC: Binding-Site Accuracy Group (see below);TAR ACC: TargetAccuracy Group (see below);

Table 5 comprises data of gene function references-Bibliography andcontains the following fields: GENE NAME: Rosetta Genomics Ltd. genenomenclature (see below); TARGET: GAM target protein name; REFERENCES:list of references relating to the target gene; SRC: Source-type of GAMprecursor sequence (see below); GAM ACC: GAM Prediction Accuracy Group(see below); TAR ACC: Target Accuracy Group (see below); and

The following conventions and abbreviations are used in the tables:

GENE NAME is a RosettaGenomics Ltd. gene nomenclature. All GAMs aredesignated by GAMx where x is the unique SEQ-ID.

SRC is a field indicating the type of source in which novel genes weredetected, as one of the following options: (1) TIGR Intergenic, (3) ESTor Unigene Intron Intergenic, (4) TIGR Intron, (6) DNA Intergenic, (7)DNA Intron, (8) DNA Exon. Sequences are based on NCBI Build33 of thehuman genome. TIGR source is based on “Tentative Human Consensus” (THC)The Institute for Genomic Research which are not found in mRNAIntron/Exon according to NCBI GenBank genome annotation.

GAM ACC (GAM Prediction Accuracy Group) of gene prediction system:A-very high accuracy, B-high accuracy,C-moderate accuracy, D-lowaccuracy, as described hereinbelow with reference to FIG. 21.

BS ACC (Binding-Site Accuracy Group) indicates accuracy of targetbinding site prediction, a-very high accuracy, b-high accuracy,c-moderate accuracy, as described hereinabove with reference to FIG.14B.

TAR ACC (Target Accuracy Group) indicates accuracy of total GAM-targetbinding prediction, considering the number of binding sites a GAM has onthe target's UTR; a-very high accuracy, b-high accuracy, c-moderateaccuracy, as described hereinabove with reference to FIG. 14B.

1. An isolated nucleic acid selected from the group consisting of: (a)SEQ ID NO:354; (b) a RNA encoded by SEQ ID NO:354, wherein the RNA isidentical in length to the sequence of SEQ ID NO:354; and (c) thecomplement of (a) or (b), wherein the complement is identical in lengthto the sequence of SEQ ID NO:354.
 2. An isolated nucleic acid selectedfrom the group consisting of: (a) SEQ ID NO:48; (b) a RNA encoded by SEQID NO:48, wherein the RNA is identical in length to the sequence of SEQID NO:48; and (c) the complement of (a) or (b), wherein the complementis identical in length to the sequence of SEQ ID NO:48.
 3. A vectorcomprising a human insert, wherein the human insert consists of thenucleic acid of claim 1, wherein the vector comprises no other insert.4. A vector comprising a human insert, wherein the human insert consistsof the nucleic acid of claim 2, wherein the vector comprises no otherinsert.
 5. A probe comprising a human insert, wherein the human insertconsists of the nucleic acid of claim 1, wherein the probe comprises noother insert.
 6. A probe comprising a human insert, wherein the humaninsert consists of the nucleic acid of claim 2, wherein the probecomprises no other insert.